February 5, 2015 Interview: photographer Mickey Smith… p18 Devonport recycling centre on the back burner… p2 Claystore cross-capital of New Zealand… p3 Phil Clark P 09 446 2125 M 021 940 041 E [email protected]Peter Ayton P 09 446 2109 M 021 336 300 E [email protected]ONLINE peterayton.co.nz or philclark.co.nz LICENSED AGENT REAA 2008 CHELTENHAM CENTRAL 26 Tainui Rd $2,225,000 Large family home set on 688m 2 , 5 bedrooms, 3 living areas, 2 offices, plus heaps of storage. Large double garage/workshop. Very well maintained. Open Home: Sat/Sun 12-1pm First edition… Felix Shaw-Bell checked out the first book from the new Devonport Library when it opened on Monday and went straight to the feature window in the teenage area to read it. Full story page 5 and library opening special, pages 36 - 39. It’s open! Devonport’s new $8 million library Leading restaurateur and businessman dies Prominent Devonport businessman and res- taurant owner John McHugh has died suddenly. McHugh owned McHugh’s of Cheltenham and Duders of Devonport on King Edward Parade. Both are busy wedding venues, while McHugh’s is a popular buffet lunch venue for tour groups and others. He also served for six years on the Devonport To page 7
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ONLINE peterayton.co.nz or philclark.co.nzLICENSED AGENT REAA 2008
CHELTENHAM CENTRAL26 Tainui Rd $2,225,000Large family home set on 688m2, 5 bedrooms, 3 living areas, 2 offices, plus heaps of storage. Large double garage/workshop. Very well maintained.
Open Home: Sat/Sun 12-1pm
First edition… Felix Shaw-Bell checked out the first book from the new Devonport Library when it opened on Monday and went straight to the feature window in the teenage area to read it. Full story page 5 and library opening special, pages 36 - 39.
It’s open! Devonport’s new $8 million library
Leading restaurateur and businessman dies Prominent Devonport businessman and res-
taurant owner John McHugh has died suddenly.McHugh owned McHugh’s of Cheltenham
and Duders of Devonport on King Edward Parade. Both are busy wedding venues, while McHugh’s is a popular buffet lunch venue for
tour groups and others.He also served for six years on the Devonport
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Sweeping changes announced for Devon-port’s waste transfer station in 2014 have been put back for up to a year.
Auckland Council said last October that 27 Lake Road would become part of the city’s planned Resource Recovery Network as soon as the contract of current private operator Cen-tral Landscape and Garden Supplies expires this June.
However this month, the Flagstaff learned that the budget to develop the site of a new Devonport Community Recycling Centre has been put back to 2018/19. The indicative figure for the development is $1million but a council spokesperson says it is hoped that the actual amount required will be less.
“Refinement” of new processes is to blame for the delay, the spokesperson says.
“For example new procurement processes
are being developed that give small local community enterprises and businesses an op-portunity to tender for contracts that in the past only large commercial operators would bid for. These take time to develop and implement.”
“We anticipate that the existing contractor will want to extend the current arrangement and continue on-site until a new operator is ready to commence in the first part of next year,” the spokesperson says.
Council hopes to have a new operator on board two years before funds to restructure the plant are available. “Although the site won’t be upgraded until 2018/19, this won’t stop a new operator coming on board with a new range of resource recovery services for the public,” the spokesperson says, adding that this would also give council the advantage of working with the new operator on the plans.
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TGS is one of the top International Bac-calaureate Diploma (IB) schools in the country.
It placed third behind Kristin and St Cuthbert’s in the recent exams.
Significantly it was ahead of top Auck-land private schools ACG Senior College, Diocesan School for Girls and St Kentigern.
TGS is the first – and still only – New Zealand public secondary school in the country that offers the IB curriculum.
The rankings are based on the number of
students with IB scores above 40. TGS had three of its students score above 40.
All 14 TGS IB students passed University Entrance and the TGS average result of 34 out of 45 equalled the national average, TGS IB Coordinator Jackie Rogers says.
“It was a big challenge to take on some-thing new. The students showed courage and commitment on the road less travelled.
“They all left with a healthy confidence to start their tertiary education,” Rogers says.
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A tanned European man described as having short, brown, spikey hair, aged between 35 and 40 years and with a solid build exposed himself to a 10-year-old girl on Seacliffe Ave at 10 am on January 29, police say.
The man was sitting in the front passenger seat of a navy-blue car. It was the second such incident within ten days in the area. On January 19, a man exposed himself to a girl on Tainui
Road in a vehicle described as a white van.The man was wearing an orange high-vis
top with black trim around the bottom. Police are asking anyone with information
about a person fitting the description in the area to contact Detective Kellie Osbourne at North Shore Police at 477 5000.
Anyone who observes suspicious activity should call 111 immediately, says Osbourne.
Second indecent exposure incident in Devonport
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Claystore leads the charge in national WWI projectMore than 10,000 white crosses have
been drilled by volunteers at Devonport’s Claystore since Christmas with an additional 18,200 in the pipeline, one for each New Zealander who died during World War 1.
The crosses are part of an ever-growing project by the Fields of Remembrance Trust. It started out aiming to have 500 fields, now is up to almost 2,600. Graham Gibson, a trust spokesperson, said the fields will be set up on the next four ANZAC days to commemorate the centenary of World War 1.
“We are chuffed the guys from the Clay-store keep giving us a hand with it,” he says. Apart from the Claystore, volunteers from the Royal NZ Airforce and a Matakana community group have also have been drill-ing holes and the Ministry of Education is supporting the project as well.
Thirty crosses will go to every New Zea-land primary, intermediate and secondary school, which adds up to 2,500 fields and 75,000 crosses in total. The crosses will bear the names of men and women from their district, who fell in the war, Gibson says. “It’s about telling the story of service and sacrifice, warts and all, to the young ones, about bringing those who died and their story home,” he says.
Dean Hodgson, Finance Officer at PSP Ltd (the company that imports the rigid plastic sheeting material for the crosses and a major sponsor of the project), has been particularly impressed with workmanship of the Clay-store volunteers. “They are top drillers for accuracy and neatness,” he says.
“We are about to send another 4,000 cross-es to them, which are bigger than the school ones, and will go to Fields of Remembrance in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin,” he says.
Hodgson is hopeful the Claystore crew will accept another 14,200 over the next
three years. “As volunteer enthusiasm grows, the project just keeps evolving and growing, he says.
The project was originally put to the Claystore by local resident Charlotte Smith, who works at PSP. Tom Murray,
one of the key members of the workshop, says she emailed him and asked if he was keen to help.
“I mentioned it at our AGM and Christ-mas Party and we unanimously decided to do it,” he says.
One Claystore volunteer who has drilled more than 4,000 holes into the white crosses already is 93-year-old Tom Stead from Hauraki Corner.
A widower and retired planning officer for the Navy, Stead has been volunteering at the Claystore regularly for the last 10 years. When asked to assist with the crosses, he says: “I was glad to be able to help.”
Awaiting a knee replacement but other-wise fit and healthy, Stead brings along a stool to sit on while he drills. He is origi-nally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, where he trained as a tenor for oratorios, and came to New Zealand in 1962. He says he likes to sing protest songs, hymns and choruses while at the drill.
Tom Murray is another volunteer enthusi-astic about the project. “I made up a jig for it to make sure the holes are symmetrical
and because once you turn it on, the drill is always going, it makes it very easy and safe for anyone to use,” he says.
The holes will tight-fit two long nails that anchor the cross into the dirt, he says.
Many a local has been helping out. “Those two young fellas did a box yester-day,” says Murray, pointing into a back cor-ner of the workshop. Niva Mosse (14) and his skateboarding mate Wade Haase (15) were at the Claystore to lathe the wheels of their boards and happily drilled a couple of hundred crosses as well.
Murray himself has pitched in, of course, as have volunteers George Crook and Peter Burnett. “We would very much welcome anyone else in our community who wants to give us a hand. It’s an easy and safe task and the Claystore is a fun place to be,” says Crook.
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No cross to bear – 93-year-old spearheads the drilling team
Well-drilled approach to fieldwork… Peter Burnett, George Crook, Tom Murray and Tom Stead (left to right) have all had their turn on the jig
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Locals flock to new library on its opening dayAround 50 people were waiting outside the new Devonport
Library for its doors to open on Monday morning.Gregg Buchanan was first in. Dressed in a ‘Definitely
Devonport’ T-shirt, Buchanan on entering said: “I’ve been waiting five years for this.”
It took Felix Shaw-Bell, a 12 year-old Belmont Intermediate student, less than 30 seconds to check out the first book Heroes of Olympus.
“I really wanted to be the first person to take out a book,” said Felix. He went straight to the teenage area and began reading.
Devonport Library manager Sue Parr briefly welcomed the public before the crowd began exploring the new spaces.
She said the opening had gone without a hitch. Construction staff had worked over the previous weekend to
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Devonport Flagstaff Editor Rob Drent, a sceptic on the need for a new libary, was there on the opening day.
‘What do you think of the new library?’ will surely be a question on everyone’s lips over the next few weeks.
I have been a little underwhelmed by the look of the library from the outside during construction. But then again an understated building is probably best for a park setting. However I was pleasantly surprised by the interior: it is spacious, welcoming and stylish, all at the same time. No doubt cynics will say that with an $8 million price tag it should be. Hundreds were flocking to the library during its first day – surely a good sign it will quickly become part of the fabric of Devonport life.
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Alternatively, simply sit back, enjoy effortless living, soak up the seductive views and earn an
income from the second apartment. The cafes, restaurants and bars of Devonport village are
within easy reach, and the area is particularly attractive by the virtue of its quality schools,
beaches, parks and sporting facilities, together with access to the CBD in less than 15
minutes by ferry. Call now for viewing times of this seldom-available piece of paradise.
81 & 81A Stanley Point Road, North Shore
Auction (unless sold prior)11am, Wed 4th March 20154 Viaduct Harbour Ave, Auckland
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STANLEY POINT CLIFF TOP - DEVELOPMENT OR LUXURY HOME?
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In a 2013 booklet marking 100 years of an eatery on Cheltenham Beach, John McHugh wrote of his history with the site:
“Growing up, I was privileged to spend summer holidays at a family friend’s house at the end of Arawa Ave on Cheltenham Beach.We often bought ice cream at the kiosk on our way to explore the rock pools or North Head.
“Fast forward to 1981... Having completed my hospitality course at ATI, and with two years’ experience with the Lion Breweries hotel management team, I was ready to take on the world in my own business.
“After appearing before several Devonport Borough Council meetings, I was successful in obtaining the lease on the Cheltenham Recep-tion Lounge. Because the council had no sched-ule of any fixtures or fittings, it was stripped bare of everything by the previous tenant, including all the internal doors. That made for an interest-ing start but did provide an opportunity to stamp my mark early on. I was able to refurbish with the latest trends of the time. I decided to give the kiosk its fourth name change and called it McHugh’s of Cheltenham. It was important to me to brand my new business as I intended to be in catering for a long time. I was fortunate to
have supportive parents, Patrick and Kathleen McHugh, who were able to invest with me in our new venture.
“My mother, armed with all her fantastic des-sert recipes, became totally involved in the day-to-day running of our kitchen, Pat concentrated on business advice, and the extended family became staff. In our first year, we introduced a daily buffet lunch while working hard on the private function market, most of which were wedding receptions. Our buffet lunch was a great success, particularly with the fledgling tourist market where we were able to offer a truly New Zealand experience with the iconic seaside location.
“In 1989, I successfully retained the lease and embarked on a total refurbishment of the building. With a brand-new kitchen design, we were able to attract highly qualified, competent chefs to take us to another level of catering, particularly in the important wedding market. The refurbished building was an immediate success and reconfirmed McHugh’s as a market leader in Auckland. McHugh’s has hosted a huge number of wedding functions, corporate events and milestone celebrations over more than 30 years.”
Community Board from 2001. McHugh (57) died in hospital last Friday.
On 23 January he had suffered a massive heart attack while driving on Lake Rd.
It was only in 2013 that McHugh’s of Chel-tenham celebrated 100 years on its beachfront site. McHugh had run the business for 34 years and turned it from a beach cafe into a fully equipped restaurant, spending $1 million up-grading it over the decades.
It was the scene of thousands of community events and celebrations.
McHugh himself was a major benefactor to the Devonport community sponsoring a multitude of groups and events over the years.
His partner of 25 years, Jonathan Raos, said: “John was a private person – he loved being at home at Hampton Beach House (on Devon-port’s waterfront) and doing simple things like going out for a walk and having something to eat at Platter.”
McHugh was surrounded by family in hos-pital and “died with dignity,” said Jonathan.
McHugh’s death was a second shock for his family. His father died several weeks earlier.
• A service will be held at the Wilson Home Gardens on February 6 at 11am.
McHugh’s of Cheltenham, for which John McHugh became locally, nationally and internationally known
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Are you looking for the ultimate in family living and lifestyle in an exceptional location? Look
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Auction 10am Thurs 26 Feb 2015(unless sold prior)28 Northcroft St, Takapuna
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First time on the market for over a decade this beautifully, northerly positioned, well-appointed
family home is truly waterfront. Privately located on a huge 1492m2 site this well
proportioned 4/5 bedroom home (3.5 bathrooms) is what you have waited for. The ground
floor has a welcoming entrance vestibule, a large guest suite or 5th bedroom with en-suite
and a separate bathroom for visitors. The kitchen is large and opens up through French doors
to the outdoor dining area and the magnificent sea view. The two living areas open to the
outdoor entertaining areas and garden, level manicured lawns and the waters edge. The main
bedrooms are all located on the upper floor accompanied by a family bathroom. The large
master suite has a magnificent framed sea view, a large walk-in robe and en-suite. Three car
lock up garaging, with plenty of storage and internal access with additional off-street parking.
75A Beresford Street, Bayswater
For Sale Set Sale Date:Closes Thurs 12 Feb 2015 (unless sold prior)
View Sun 12-1pm or by appointmentwww.bayleys.co.nz/1670128 and www.75aberesfordstreet.co.nzSimon SmithM 027 492 1698B 09 215 [email protected]
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LIVE THE DREAM - WATERFRONT POSITION
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Contemporary ChicPrepare to be impressed by this simply magnificent contemporary home in a much sought after location on the point of the Bayswater Peninsula.
There are so many features inside and outside this home, it requires inspection to fully appreciate. Magnificent home, magnificent location, the discerning new owners will love living here!
Auction On Site, Sunday 15th February 2015 at 11.00am (unless sold prior)View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP7634
Best Of Both Worlds!Built in Ponsonby in 1883, re-sited in 2013 onto a 450m2 freehold section in a wonderful location. Be confident with this purchase, the home comes
with a 10 year Master Builders Guarantee which can be transferred to a new owner. Full of warmth and a wonderful ambience, entertainers will delight in the excellent indoor/outdoor flow through three sets of bi-fold doors to a sun drenched deck.
For Sale By Negotiation View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP7645
A Swim Or A Game Of Golf?Be prepared to fall in love with this quite stunning private oasis situated a mere 250 metres approximately from the sands of Cheltenham Beach. The
property boasts polished concrete floors, beamed ceilings and indoor/outdoor flow from 3 sides! A spectacular home for those who like to entertain. This easy-to-live-in home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a separate living or large office room, and the incredible open plan living.
Auction On Site, Sunday 15th February 2015 at 6.00pm (unless sold prior)View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP7625
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Central Devonport Large Family Home Positioned on a full 696 sq m site in a very sought after location is this well renovated four bedroom, two bathroom home. With verandahs at the front
and rear for indoor outdoor flow, generous bedrooms, stylish kitchen and bathrooms and great storage. Insulated with HRV, ready to move in, live, love and enjoy. An affordable opportunity, not to be missed.
For Sale $1,235,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP7566
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Devonport 27 Ewen Alison Avenue
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Maria StevensP 09 446 2111 M 021 979 084 E [email protected] Devonport
Calliope Contemporary DelightCertainly this gorgeous home defies all of the stereotypes of a modern home in Devonport. This home has the luxury of spreading out, spacious
gardens and privacy. You can rest assured that you will not be spending your holiday maintaining this property. Four bedrooms, two living, two bathrooms, internal access garage. Great location!
For Sale $1,725,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP7546
Cheltenham CentralA spacious, well planned 5 bedroom bungalow with 3 living areas, 2 office or study rooms and a large double garage/workshop, all sited beautifully
on 688m2. Enjoy the great location - close to Cheltenham beach and sports fields, a flat walk to the village, cafes and ferry. This comfortable, inviting home offers many lifestyle options.
For Sale $2,225,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP7595
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Devonport 26 Tainui Road
OPEN HOME
Anne Iremonger & Jenny HintonP 09 446 2117 M 021 443 959 M 027 773 1841E [email protected] Devonport
Going, Going....They Have GoneSecure a solid home from re-located motivated vendors. 1/40 Eversleigh Road is a large brick home, always alluring and enduring. The generous
sized modern kitchen in neutral colours is inviting, as is the renovated bathroom and ensuite. This home offers numerous flexible living options for large families to have some space.
Auction On site, Sunday 1st March 2015 at 11.00am (unless sold prior)View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP7657
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Belmont 1/40 Eversleigh Road
OPEN HOME
Maria StevensP 09 446 2111 M 021 979 084 E [email protected] Devonport
Stunning Home, Perfect For Your FamilyThis villa houses 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 new bathrooms and 2 living areas. As you walk down the stairs you are welcomed into an open plan
living area that leads out to a private patio and landscaped gardens. Beautifully renovated from top to bottom. This home is all about easy living and space.
For Sale $1,725,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP7542
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Devonport 45 Mozeley Avenue
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Devonport Dream Home 17 CALLIOPE ROAD DEVONPORTGrand Character Villa Overlooking Auckland Harbour. Spacious interior of 300m2 with four large bedrooms, en-suite, separate bathroom and three living areas. A picturesque fully landscaped garden and in-ground pool area offering complete privacy on 1131m2 of north-facing land. An entertainer’s dream! Extensive views of Auckland Harbour and Mt Victoria. Prime location with a five-minute walk to Devonport village and ferry. Double garaging and extensive off-street parking. Fully renovated inside and out, the property offers modern facilities including multi-room entertainment system, DVS ventilation and gas central heating systems. Simply stunning!!
SUN, SUN, SUN!! BY NEGOTIATION• Easy living freestanding
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• Spacious open-plan living.
• Excellent flow to sunny private gardens.
• Brand new tiled bathroom.
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• Large garage, storage, internal access.
• Good kitchen, timber laminate floors.
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Robbie McCutcheon has had a stellar sailing summer so far, winning an international competition in late 2014 and two New Zealand regattas in one day last month.
On January 26, the 13-year-old Optimist sailor came out as the overall winner of the 2015 Optimist Auckland Championship. By winning the final race in the three-day regatta, Robbie also won the Auckland Anniversary Day Optimist regatta.
That the races were held out of his home club Wakatere – based at Narrow Neck – was the icing on the cake.
Robbie says sailing at a few international events recently has helped him improve his sailing and win in Auckland. “I definitely learned a lot from going overseas, like how to deal with all kinds of different situations, and I tried to take it all on board,” he says.
In December Robbie won the India International Regatta in Chennai. Robbie’s father Bob says he sailed the event after being invited by the Indian team. “At the Asian Champs last March they invited Robbie to sail in Chennai. That’s why we went and combined it with a family holiday,” he says.
Robbie came 11th in the Australian Optimist Nationals in Fremantle in January, as an honorary member of the Queensland Optimist Association.
Robbie has been sailing since he was 10 and for the last year has been training every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at Wakatere Boating Club with a local group of boys and girls of mixed ages. “We call ourselves ‘The Five-Star’ and our coach is Luke Stevenson,” he says.
All the hard work contributed to having consistent results this year and win-ning, Robbie says.
His next goal is to do well at the NZIODA Optimist Nationals to be held in Wellington over Easter. To get in more practice before, Robbie will sail the pre-Nationals, a rehearsal race for sailors and organisers held in Wellington this weekend, and the Interislander Optimist Challenge in Blenheim later this month.
“I would like to be in the top five at the nationals,” he says. The top five sailors in the nationals get to go to the Optimist world championships in Poland in late August. It is why he won’t play rugby this winter. “It’s the first time I am not signing up for rugby because I want to focus on the sailing.”
Auckland win sees Robbie set sail for nationals
Following in the wake of champion Optimist sailors from Wakatere Boating Club… Robbie McCutcheon
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Buying Opportunity In The Heart Of The Village
So many options are on offer here with this 1947 large two level home in
a sought after location in the heart of Devonport Village. A do-up, a
rebuild or sound enough for the larger family, the options are many.
Situated on a 713 sq m flat north west facing site enjoying all day sun.
There are harbour views back to Auckland´s CBD from the upstairs level
and plenty of off street parking for boats, trailers and guests. Walk down
the road to Devonport´s Waterfront and Village where there is always
something visual to enjoy plus the wonderful Windsor Reserve. Fabulous
amenities in this safe, family friendly area including ferry services, great
schools, beaches, golf course and so much more can be yours with a
buying opportunity seldom available. Motivated owners want it sold!
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The delay to grassing two rugby fields on Vauxhall Road due to last year’s chemical-free preparation is causing concern at North Shore rugby club.
The grounds may not be available at the start of the 2015 season. The club’s first game is scheduled for April 5.
Brett Garea, who is a club committee member and whose landscaping company is a sponsor of the club, says: “The not-spraying has definitely caused a delay. I am concerned about it but I am going along with the as-surances (of council) that one field will be ready in time.”
Garea says he supports the decision to purchase 7,500 square metres of ready lawn for one of the fields.
Evan Hicks is the Sports Turf Advisor for Auckland Council’s northern parks and sports fields and has been managing the transition from Poa Annua grass to the Couch grass on the fields.
In November, a group of local residents persuaded Hicks to kill off the Poa Annua
with hot water instead of Roundup. They successfully argued that Auckland Council should honour Devonport’s long-standing chemical-free weedkiller policy.
Hicks says the chemical-free approach was a success. “The hot water treatment of the existing turf surface was a successful in removing the Poa Annua grass before the new sand carpet profile was applied to the fields.”
Hicks says the delay in the establishment of the field is due to the warm summer.
“We have had issues with warm-season weeds such as Sedge, Nut Grass and Paspalum establishing through the new sand carpet pro-file. These were controlled by the application of Hitman Organic Weedkiller prior to the new turf being applied to the field,” he says.
Installing Ready Lawn Couch “ensures one field will be ready for the start of the 2015 rugby season,” says Hicks.
Garea says the rugby club will therefore have to find a second field elsewhere. “We are negotiating with TGS and the cricket club about using their fields,” he says.
Flag It!, the exhibition of New Zealand flag designs on display in Devonport at the Depot Artspace last September, will be installed in Wellington’s Bowden House close to the time of the referendum on changing New Zealand’s flag, says Depot Creative Director Linda Blincko.
Flag it! included designs by leading artists
and designers such as Barry Brickell, Nigel Brown, Dick and Otis Frizzell, Maureen Lander and Michael Smythe.
In its own referendum, the Depot gave a Peo-ple’s Choice Award to Otis Frizzell’s flag design.
The dates for the show, as well as the refer-endum, are still to be announced.
Plunket’s car seat hire service in Devonport is being cut due to reduced demand and increased cost.
Starting on March 6, the local Devonport service will go in favour of a regional service at Plunket’s North Shore hub on Constellation Drive, says Plunket President Andree Talbot.
“Our car seat service is funded by the community through income from rentals and through donations. In our Northern region, fewer people are renting car seats and income from rentals is continuing to decline. The ser-vice has run at a loss for several years. At the same time, we are still seeing too many chil-dren, often from high needs communities, not in car seats at roadside checks,” Talbot says.
“We’d like to thank the community for their support of our service, and our staff for their hard work over the years,” she says.
Ready lawn for rugby season
Fields touch and go for rugby season start
Depot show off to Wellington ahead of NZ flag referendum
The Devonport Community House has to find a replacement van by 31 March.
It needs an 11-seater van to pick up local children attending the after-school programme and assist seniors in the community with shopping. The van would also be available for community groups to use. To help their cause phone 445 3068 or email [email protected]
Van sought for Community House
Local Plunket car seat hire closes in March
February 5 2015 The DevonporT FlagsTaFF page 15
Residents of one of Devonport’s oldest streets are fighting the planned installation of above-ground broadband cables on their road, saying it compromises heritage.
But so far the concerns of Anne St residents are falling largely on deaf ears.
Resident Elaine West says she was shocked to hear from a line worker outside her house that the new Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) ca-bles will be strung along the ugly old concrete power poles outside her house.
All signs – such as a resident letter from Chorus, the company installing UFB across New Zealand, and information on the com-pany’s website – had pointed to the network going underground “It all leads you to believe that they want to put things underground. And my sister, who lives in Takapuna, said she had underground cable laid. So I assumed mine was going underground too,” she says.
West’s neighbour Peter McNab was just as surprised at the above-ground cables. He remembered how in 1995 Telecom had laid underground ducts along Anne Street to futureproof its telecommunication network. Green piping that sticks out of the pavement outside each property is visual proof. McNab assumed the tubes would finally be used for Chorus’s UFB cables.
In two subsequent meetings with Chorus staff and Devonport-Takapuna Local Board members, West and NcNab were told that:
• Chorus is contracted to install UFB on a “like for like” basis to a timeline. This means current above-ground copper telecommunica-tion cables will be replaced with hybrid copper UFB cables that are as thick as a low-voltage electricity cable.
• Copper cables will have to remain in place to give residents the choice not to take on UFB until the last resident has taken up UFB.
• Anne Street’s 1995 Telecom ducts are not fit for fast broadband.
• Two known archaeological finds on Anne Street discourage future digging in the road.
However the meetings also uncovered a silver lining for West. Telecommunication cables were found to be illegally connected to a lamp post outside her house. Chorus’s
“like for like” approach also means they can’t put up new poles or new spans between poles where none existed before. Therefore the cables outside West’s house will have to be dug underground.
Last year, Philip de Lisle challenged Chorus on above-ground cabling on Wynyard St, but without success.
Local Board Chair Mike Cohen says herit-age areas and mature suburbs are at a disad-vantage because of their already established above-ground networks whereas services in new developments will all go underground.
Cohen is planning a meeting at the Espla-nade where residents can come and find out about UFB at their property.
Drawing the line… Anne St residents and local board members met with broadband network provider Chorus last week
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My daughter was coming to the stop sign in her car at the Church Street and King Edward Parade intersection, by the art shop. She saw a cyclist coming along the parade so waited for him.
This cyclist rode and then stopped in front of her car. Blocking her way, he then shouted at her that she was slightly over the stop- sign line – not behind it. He harangued and shouted at her and when she went to drive around him, he kept blocking her car by rid-ing across. After about a minute he cycled slowly away. As she lives around the corner she didn’t have far to go. My daughter was shaking when she came home.
The thing is, besides how inappropriate it is to harass a young lady, he is incorrect. The line beside a stop sign is for a guideline only. You are in fact to stop where you can see clearly before proceeding (after a three-second wait).
Please do not harass people, especially if you do not know what you are talking about. Has anyone else comes across this person? My daughter described him as ‘middle aged.’ Patricia Hinchey
This is an open letter to anyone living on the peninsula that goes to Devonport.
Wake up to the fact that Lake Road is all you are ever going to have to get in and out with and long may it last.
Only problem is people in cars and the
no-exit nature of the area that will only get greater loading with all the people wanting to suck up the awesomeness of it all.
If you want to beat the reality, get a mo-tor scooter, the most practical device for personal transportation.
Not saying it’s everyone’s cup of tea, but if you drive a car by yourself up and down Lake Road be embarrassed. You are causing the problem by not looking at alternatives.
The cost to run a car and be compliant with every agency that demands it, plus servicing and depreciation is in the order of $10,000 per year.
A scooter would cost half of this and you get a better experience of short travel times, parking free just about anywhere and the ecological advantage of reduced pollution.
Perhaps you want to park that scooter up in winter but our clever registration system allows you to put this on hold and save the ACC cost for that period.
So if you really do want to move ahead and not be yet another widget, go test ride a scooter at Barry’s Point Road as I’m sure the dealers there would be only too happy to guide you.Ian Ferguson
Devonport Folk Club Presents...WITH SUPPORT FROM DEVONPORT-TAKAPUNA LOCAL BOARD
Sunday 22 February 1-4PMWindsor Reserve Band Rotunda, Flagstaff Tce
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February 5 2015 The DevonporT FlagsTaFF page 17 Letters
I am writing to respond to Mr Dykman’s letter dated December 12 in which he suggested that I thought his opinions ought to be restrained. Despite the fact that my mention of him in my letter on the new library dated November 28th was a single tongue-in-cheek comment about the frequency of his letters to the editor, let me make it very clear that I am a firm believer in the importance of free speech.
The American jurist Oliver Wendell Holmes gave the example of shouting ‘fire’ in a crowded theatre as one occasion where the freedom of speech must be restrained. It is clear from his judgement that overpraised Justice Holmes had not experienced the pleasure of Mr Dykman’s exceptional letters on topics ranging from cycle lanes to the abhorrent installation of a radar speed sign on a busy school walking route. If Justice Holmes had read even one of Mr Dykman’s letters he would no doubt have developed his jurisprudence very differently indeed. Mr Hol-mes would probably have given, as an example of a situation where freedom of speech ought to be restrained, situations where one becomes such a tiresome bore that their persistence in having their opinion noted threatens the public’s interest in the media. My concern is that if this publication continues to publish Mr Dykman’s letters, the public may soon lose interest and the Flagstaff’s readership diminish. This would be a frightful threat to Devonport’s democracy.
If Mr Dykman is feeling bitter that he was not invited to take part in consultation on the devel-opment of the Devonport Library then that is a grievance he should take up with the local board. If he believes that the Devonport community is behind him then he should put his money where his mouth is and run for public office.
I want to respond to one of Mr Dykman’s al-legations specially. Early in 2013, I was invited to consult the council on behalf of Takapuna Grammar students because of my position on the TGS board of trustees. In spite of what Mr Dykman calls my ‘confused thinking’. I agree with Mr Dykman that the decision to consult with me alone on the library was ‘ill-founded’. That is why I arranged for the eleventh round of consultation to be held at Takapuna Grammar,
so that Athfield Architects could hear the views of a group of 20 senior TGS students. You will be pleased to know that they gave the design a resounding cheer, but did call for more 21st-century study space. Their report is available in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board minutes from that time.
While he was not invited to the stakeholder representative consultation meetings (primarily because he does not represent any stakehold-ers), Mr Dykman was more than welcome to attend one of the public consultation meetings, or another one of the eleven rounds of consulta-tion that the council carried out to ensure that a compromise was met across all relevant stake-holders. That way the architects, assuming they managed to stay awake during Mr Dykman’s opening address, could have better achieved the already difficult compromise between heritage groups, Grey Power, the Library Associates, young people, the Devonport community and, most importantly, Mr Dykman himself.
With the sad news of Sir Ian Athfield’s death, the new library becomes more important than ever. Good architecture is about context, function and design - a civic pavilion nestled between vast Moreton Bay Figs in an historic seaside village. Brilliant architecture is exciting, controversial, daring. It beguiles some and bemuses others. But its legacy is always tied to those who built it. The Devonport Library will stand as a ‘bizarre edifice’ to the brilliance of Sir Ian, and Devonport should be proud to host such a monument to New Zealand architecture.Abraham Coombs
WELCOME TO DEVONPORT MEETINGTues 16th Feb, 10:30am, Devonport
Community House (wheelchair accessible)Are you new to the area? Even if you’ve been here for a little while, we would love to meet you! We offer a relaxed social and informative opportunity to find out more about your new
community. For more info, contact Rebecca ph: 445 3068 or Maria ph: 445 9533.
KIDS’ ATHLETIC SERIES – FREETuesdays, 4pm-6pm, Feb 17 and 24 and Mar 3 and 10, Devonport Domain Cricket grounds - by the Bowling Club)
Note the new day and venue! Children aged 5ish – 11ish can have fun giving activities like high jump, shot put and running races a go!
Bring a hat and water, and register upon arrival! For more info, contact Carolyn or
FOLK IN THE PARK - FREESunday 22nd February, 1pm-4pm, Band Rotunda, Windsor Reserve.
Sit back and relax while listening to free live mu-sic on Devonport’s stunning waterfront. There will be food and drink for sale or bring a picnic to enjoy. For more info call Hilary ph: 445 2227
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it way beyond the original build, making it both practical and easy to live in. The generous open plan living and dining
space flows easily through bi-folds to a sunny, north-west facing, private deck. The galley kitchen and family bathroom
have been renovated and well considered with an emphasis on sustainable design. Fall in love with gorgeous timber
textures including customised storage and polished macrocarpa floors. Set back off the road in serene surroundings, this
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Move in and congratulate yourself on securing this unique opportunity!
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Prepare for a delightful surprise as you enter this spacious, comfortable and light filled three bedroom home. In a
peaceful, hidden setting the home has been exquisitely transformed by the clever owners. Attention to design detail lifts
it way beyond the original build, making it both practical and easy to live in. The generous open plan living and dining
space flows easily through bi-folds to a sunny, north-west facing, private deck. The galley kitchen and family bathroom
have been renovated and well considered with an emphasis on sustainable design. Fall in love with gorgeous timber
textures including customised storage and polished macrocarpa floors. Set back off the road in serene surroundings, this
lovely home is located just a walk away from parks, shops and transport. In zone for Takapuna Grammar. Ideal for a
professional couple, young families, those downsizing or investors.
Move in and congratulate yourself on securing this unique opportunity!
2/6 Kawerau Avenue, Devonport
Auction 12pm, Thurs 19 Feb 2015 (unless sold prior)
28 Northcroft Street, Takapuna
View Sat/Sun 12.00 - 12.45pm
www.bayleys.co.nz/1450365
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Jennifer KeenanM 021 160 3002
B 09 489 1999
[email protected] REAL ESTATE LTD, TAKAPUNA, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.
Paula MorrisonM 021 674 247
B 09 487 0716
[email protected] REAL ESTATE LTD, TAKAPUNA, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.
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The unconsented construction work that has been undertaken at 84A Vauxhall Road recently has resulted in the demolition by stealth of a pre-1944 home. It is well known in our community that this type of work is subject to specific plan-ning rules and has been for many years.
For a building professional to ignore both resource management and building consent requirements seems astonishing. Council offic-ers monitoring the site should take enforcement action without further delay.
The lack of compliance by the owner/builder on basic consent issues is damaging to our com-munity’s agreement to protect and maintain Devonport’s character and sets a poor example.Claudia Page, ChairpersonDevonport Heritage
Work flies in face of heritage protection
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Three years ago photogra-pher Mickey Smith arrived in Devonport from New York. Like many immigrants, she found her-self craving home and the familiar. In her first two art exhibitions this side of the equator, Smith explores the sights and sounds of Devonport, her hometown Duluth and New Zealand’s Carnegie Li-braries. She spoke to Maire Vieth.
Shifting hemispheres has had its ups and downs for Mickey Smith. She left New York at the height of her career. She is still signed by a Lower Manhattan contemporary art gal-lery, where she had three solo shows within five years. Smith has exhibited throughout the US, and in Europe, China and Russia. Her work is held in public and private collections and has been commissioned as public art.
Devonport was a bit quiet after all that, and Auckland’s galleries were guarded, Smith says. She was surprised how hard it was to find her feet down under. “Because I do things very systematically, I figure it would be a few months, but settling takes time and it took me time as well.”
Then, while doing yoga in “The Ship,” the Calliope Sea Scouts hall, things started looking up. “I spent a lot of time in down dog, looking under my arm at this knot board up on the wall. My father was a merchant mariner and had taught me how to tie seamen’s knots but I had never seen a knot board and I started photographing them,” she says.
Smith’s work is conceptual. For a year it had been inspired by the spines of books which she photographed in libraries and archives across the US. She has turned dis-carded legal collections into “book floors”
Ship inspires photographer’s Kiwi voyage
where visitors walk across their spines. In a Kentucky gallery she needed to consult an engineer because her installation weighed 3.5 tonnes.
Her photographs of the knot board were a new start. This month, they feature in Harboured, Smith’s first New Zealand show at Wellington’s Enjoy Public Art Gallery on Cuba Street. “It is also my first show that is quite personal, which is a direct result of my experience of moving here,” she says.
“I found all these parallels between the harbour that I grew up in and the harbour I live in now. I grew up in a port with ships coming and going, and I spent a lot of time on those ships.
Smith spent her early childhood in Duluth, Minnesota, the westernmost landlocked seaport on Lake Superior, connected to the Atlantic Ocean (3,700 kilometres away) and the eastern US by an elaborate network of rivers, canals and locks.
Drawn to harbours… Photographer Mickey Smith in her studio
Interview
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A booming mining, lumber, industrial town from the 1850s until the 1950s, the Duluth of Smith’s youth was different. “Growing up there was all about playing in back alleys, very working class, blue collar and economically depressed,” she says.
Depressed but not depressing. “It’s quite beautiful. I love the abandoned port build-ings, the iron-ore trains that smell bad. It is an industrial place and I love the strength of it, but it is a hard place to live and hard people live there,” she adds.
Harboured features a live video and audio feed of Duluth’s port from a CCTV camera on the roof of the maritime museum. It is the same view Smith’s 87-year-old father has from his retirement apartment.
February in Duluth brings sub-zero winter temperatures. “Here we have a burn time of nine to eleven minutes; there you have a frost time right now. The other day I watched girls making snow angels and icebergs floating past,” says Smith.
An audio feed to Devonport is also part of her show, along with the images of knots printed on silk. During our interview, they still hung on her studio walls, unhemmed. “I ordered a roll-hemmed foot for my sewing machine to hem them. They are washed Geor-gette silk – we could make skirts out of them!”
Smith says sewing is in her blood. “On my dad’s side everyone is blue collar, working class. On my mum’s side too but they came from Yugoslavia and were the milleners and tailors of Minnesota.” Smith’s parents split up when she was eight and she and her mother moved south to Minneapolis.
In August, Smith’s second New Zealand show will open at Te Tui Centre for the Arts in Pakuranga. It explores New Zealand’s Carnegie Libraries and again has a personal connection. “Being here makes me want to hold on to the familiar. When I see the words Carnegie Library, I think, I know those! What are they doing here? How did they get here? How did I get here?”
In all 18 libraries were built in New Zealand with money donated by Andrew Carnegie, the Scottish-American businessman and philan-thropist who credited his success to reading borrowed books. He helped build more than 2,500 free public libraries in the US, Europe and other English-speaking areas of the world.
In New Zealand they were built between 1902 and 1913 - 10 on the South Island but only one in Auckland. Since then six have been destroyed by earthquakes and arson or demolished by local councils. Only two of them still function as libraries: Balclutha and Marton. “Another two are abandoned, one is an Indian Restaurant, another a hairdresser, and the one in Onehunga is a cafe,” Smith says.
“There are over 600 in the region that I am from. As a child I regularly went to the one in Duluth with my grandfather. It became of-fices when they built the new library and then was where we picked up our birth control as
teenagers,” she says.For Te Tui, Smith will use photograph and
video feed again. “Conceptually, I am inter-ested in what the public still takes from these buildings, what’s left of Carnegie’s original intent of public service. In Onehunga that might include images of where the food is handed over, or of the feet of kids jumping on its trampoline,” she says.
Until now, when in a library Smith has stuck to photographing books, specifically large collections of periodicals and magazines for a series called Volume. “They are slowly disappearing and I was just documenting them before they are gone. Often when I returned to a library to take more photos I was told, “we have just thrown that entire collection in the dumpster because it is no longer needed,” she says.
That is different in New Zealand, but not for much longer, says Smith. “Here too, the legal collections will be the first to go, then the medical, then the periodicals,” she predicts. Unlike in the US, Smith says the books in New Zealand libraries are much more heavily read. “The books here are used and loved,” she says, adding that she is very excited about Devonport’s new library.
In a previous exhibition Smith’s Volume se-ries is neatly shot close up, brightly coloured and perfectly lit. The trained documentary photographer says she makes a lot of rules for herself when she shoots books in libraries. “I don’t take them off the shelf, move them, light them or touch them. If they are not in a place where I can photograph them, I won’t. And I don’t crop. I have to do it that way. Otherwise it feels like lying,” she says.
Smith went to art school at Fargo’s Min-nesota State University. She stumbled into a successful career in arts administration after graduating with a BA in Photography in 1994. By the time she was in her late twenties, she was running an arts grants programme.
One day in 2001, shortly after 9/11, Smith decided to go back to making art instead of helping other artists find their way. She headed back to Minneapolis and got to work. She also met her future husband Aaron Pol-lock, a graphic designer from Auckland. They just had their 13th wedding anniversary, have a five-year-old son Max and a nine-week-old puppy called Uma.
Smith says the transition took five years. In 2008, she signed with Manhattan’s Invisible-Exports gallery and she and Aaron moved back to the city. “This time, I got to live there as an artist, not an administrator, which was great,” she says.
These days it’s Devonport for Smith. She says over the last two years, her photographs have been getting increasingly darker, despite New Zealand’s bright sunlight. “I don’t re-ally know why. I think I am just drawn to the dark because I find it beautiful. I have always wanted my work to be beautiful but also have girth and guts. It really doesn’t mean that I am an unhappy person,” she says.
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LOCATION LIFESTYLE & POTENTIAL!Perched on the side of Mt Victoria with its own gated access is this 1950’s 3 bedroom home. Elevated and sunny with views spanning North Head to the foot of Mt Cambria this is central Devonport with a rural feel. First time on the market in 30 years, just a short stroll to Cheltenham beach, schools and ferry.
Auction: 5:00pm 14 Feb 2015 on Site (unless sold prior)View: Sat/Sun 1.00 - 1.45pm www.barfoot.co.nz/533221
• Character home on 506m² freehold site• Opportunities for renovation abound, yet very livable as is• Your chance to get a family home in sought-after Stanley Bay• Just steps away from local Primary School and ferry to the City
Auction: 10:00am 19 Feb 2015 at Fairway Lodge, Takapuna (unless sold prior)View: Sat/Sun 12.00 - 12.45pm www.barfoot.co.nz/536945
74 Stanley Point RoadLarge family home in the most peaceful setting you can imagine. Perfect for toddlers, through teens and even for the grandparents to live-in. Plus north-facing back deck and gardens, and close to the water... you will never want to leave. Easy access to city via Stanley Bay ferry. Primary School nearby. See VIDEO on line.
For Sale: By negotiationView: Sat 11:00 - 11:45am. View VIDEO at www.barfoot.co.nz/532919
BRICK BUILD - RENDERED BRICK Constructed in rendered brick this confident build offers generous spaces with quality and detailing apparent at every turn. With five bedrooms and three bathrooms this impressive and substantial family home is as close as it gets to perfect. Central Takapuna.
For Sale: $1,650,000View: Sat/Sun 2.00pm-2.45pm www.barfoot.co.nz/533261
SOLD.......This wonderful home has been successful sold to a gorgeous local family. They are very excited to be moving into this street. If you are thinking of a change this year, either buying or selling and would like a no obligation appraisal, call me on 021 447 184. I’m here to assist, speak soon!
For Sale: $1,049,000View: View by appointment www.barfoot.co.nz/532655
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Elegant and Graceful Beach side VillaIf you are in the mood to ‘spoil yourself rotten’, come and have a look at 2 Oxford Terrace. This fully refurbished and spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom dwelling is finished to a high modern standard yet still retains all the Edwardian Style and authentic beauty of a bygone era.
For Sale: $2,195,000View: Sat/Sun 1.00pm-1.45pm www.barfoot.co.nz/535807
Location Extraordinaire - Stanley Bay UnitYou won’t go wrong with this sunny two bedroom unit with carport in the popular Stanley Bay area. Ideally suited to first time buyers, investors, and retirees, these entry level homes are seldom available and always highly sought after. This one is vacant and waiting for its lucky new owner.
Auction: 10:00am 26 Feb 2015 at Fairway Lodge, Takapuna (unless sold prior)View: Sat/Sun 3.00pm-3.45pm www.barfoot.co.nz/537442
Substantial Takapuna BungalowWhat an opportunity for you to own a substantial four bedroom, two bathroom bungalow with semi-separate annex, that lends itself perfectly to extended family accommodation, teenagers’ studio, or work from home. This weatherboard home has an abundance of flexible living options.
For Sale: $795,000View: Sat/Sun 11.00am-11.45am www.barfoot.co.nz/536532
Be quick off the mark to secure this unit as a step on to the property ladder to start or increase your rental portfolio or as a retirement lock up and leave.Complete with office/bunkroom, carport, outdoor deck, natural timber flooring, heat pump and additional storage.
For Sale: By NegotiationView: Sunday 11.00am-11.45am www.barfoot.co.nz/535976
A Stately Home on SummerWith pride of place, this spacious 5 bedroom Edwardian Villa is steeped in character. The property rests on a full 1011m² sunny north-west facing plot with swimming pool. This is a home of majestic proportions, where traditional features abound. The home offers a relaxed and enjoyable lifestyle.
For Sale: By negotiationView: Phone Agents to Make Appointment www.barfoot.co.nz/533518
A Winning CombinationNestled in a mews setting in central Orewa, this delightful two bedroom brick and tile townhouse with internal access from a single garage has a secured meticulous tenant till October 2015. Great opportunity for both investors and first home buyers.
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More than 240 players took part in North Shore Cricket Club’s annual Junior World Series of Cricket during the school holidays.
The prizewinners were: Little League (Y3-4), Winners: NZ; Runners-Up: Austral-ia. MVP: Hamish Jardine (NZ), best bowler: James Nelson (Aus), best bat: Christian Scott (Pakistan). Middle League (Y5-6), Win-ners: India; Runners-Up West Indies. MVP: Lukasz Swain, best bat: Jack Clough, best bowler: Eddie Chambers. Senior League (Y7-8), Winners: Australia, Runners-Up: Pakistan. MVP: Josh Brazendale, best bat: Riley Mudford, best bowler: James Hari.
Colours of the world at junior cricket series
A colourful prizegiving at Devonport Domain marked the end of the junior cricket tournament
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Field of remembrance on the move round Devonport
A field of remembrance is on the move around Devonport.
It is currently at the Rose Garden in Bel-mont, where it will stay until February 8.
Devonport RSA says the plan is for Anzac Day and Remembrance Day displays to con-tinue to be at Windsor Reserve (where World War II and South African War casualties are
included) .The World War I commemorations of
significant events (two or three per year) will move around the district over the next four years to locations such as the Navy Museum, and Takapuna Grammar, having already been at Holy Trinity last year for the commemora-tive church service.
Moving... Field of remembrance at the Rose Garden in Belmont
Country Farm LivingA private and secluded modernised villa nestled on 26.63ha of mixed contoured land. This north
facing 'farm house' offers a rural and native bush outlook. Water is pumped from a natural
spring fed water supply to troughs placed around the farm. Enjoy the raised vegetable gardens
and a wealth of fruit trees. Should you be looking for a peaceful rural life and to generate an
income, this stunning farm on Makarua Road could be right for you. CV $1,050,000.
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Valentine’s Experience
A Revival Spa Package
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Valentine’s Chocolate Love Box
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an assortment of 6 chocolates,
3 Valentine’s chocolates, a
milk chocolate heart & dark
chocolate and raspberry tablet.
Devonport Lingerie
$100.00 gift Voucher
Choose from a great
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A movie pass for two
at The Victoria Theatre
Enjoy a romantic night
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middle of Devonport, and
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A dozen red roses from
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The quintessential
Valentines Day gift.
Classic, romantic &
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A night for two at The Esplanade Hotel. Including continental breakfast. Devonport’s recently refurbished boutique waterfront
hotel. Relax and unwind in Auckland’s most romantic heritage hotel famous for its elegance, charm, modern convenience and
intimate atmosphere.
“My bounty is as boundless as the sea, My love as deep; the more I give to thee, The more I have, for both are infinite”. - William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet
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We are looking for a Solicitor with at least five years’ post-admission experience (life experience counts as well!) to join a small firm situated in Devonport on Auckland’s North Shore.The firm engages in general practice serving the wider local community along with several medium-size commercial clients engaged in development work.We also support a range of small businesses, have a strong client base and excellent potential to expand with the right person on board.The role would suit someone who has experience with commercial law, relationship property, trusts and estate planning.The firm will support the candidate’s development to provide sound gen-eral legal advice.Ideally we seek a personable solicitor imbued with common sense, keen to engage directly with clients and provide a full range of legal support services.Candidates must be interested in long-term opportunities within the firm. Contact us to find out more details.
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Want a lifestyle change?Ph: 445 6225 or email CV to [email protected]
The last edition of the Flagstaff showed a fabulous picture of a Christmas Day wharf jump at Stanley Bay, set to be an emerging tradition. This event, carried out in the eye of seven or eight surveillance cameras watching the new wharf, is a victory in so far that youth and locals have not allowed bureaucrats to trash such fun, and authori-tarians can stare all they like at the cameras, looking for reason to call the cops. For too long there were those who set out to close the wharf as a jump zone or to impose endless rules. Indeed the wasteful construction of a new terminal shelter that in reality was not required, set out to keep the risk takers off the roof – the real thrill seekers. In spite of all the cameras, it was fun to see some jumpers have still experienced the free fall into the harbour off the roof. That was inevitable and that event will reoccur – it’s a no-brainer. We should have added a jumping platform off the roof, in the safest jump zone.
Some things – like Stanley Bay wharf – are better left alone. And to all our bureau-crats: try and focus on real improvements to our town that we need, like the improved flow on Lake Rd.Ron Dykman
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The lost photograph album handed into the Flagstaff for safekeeping has been passed on to its owner - after several emails from readers identifying the man.
Danny Todd was very grateful to the per-son who handed it in and thinks he probably put the album on the top of his car before driving off.
A bicyle has been parked at one end of Devonport Domain cricket grounds since before Christmas, intriguing local resident Anne Sutton, who has been keeping an eye on it.
“I am concerned that someone’s forgot-ten they parked it there. It is a good bike,” says Sutton.
“That no one has taken it tells you a lot about how safe Devonport is,” she says.
Bike parked for weeks
Long-term parking... Bike appears forgotten on Devonport Domain
After opening a new Lotto outlet next door to an exising one, Lotto New Zealand received a complaint from the public.
Last December, Hauraki Corner’s new Countdown store opened next to Valentines Stationers, a New Zealand Post shop that also sells stationery, magazines and Lotto tickets. Countdown, unlike the previous New World in that location, now sells Lotto tickets too.
Kirsten Robinson, Lotto Corporate Commu-nications Advisor says it made the decision for customers’ convenience. “We want our players to have a great experience every time they play our games and part of this is ensuring they can buy a ticket when it is most convenient for them,” she says.
Being able to pick up a Lotto ticket right after buying groceries provided players with such convenience, she says.
Complaint against new Countdown Lotto outletSpirit Cup: Ben Ryan, Lucy Cooper;
Academic Cup: Sebastian Skerten, Bethany Yates. ANZ gold medal: Excellence: Char-lie Glass; ANZ silver medal: Friendship: Holly Morse. ANZ bronze medal: Respect: Josh Schon. Sporting excellence: Luc Gladwell, Lucy Brick. School involvement: Charlie Jenkins, Matilda Camburn. Most improved: Alex Schenkel, Amelia Kaye.
Vauxhall Primary School awards 2014
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Our exhibition, Pre-Loved, Re-Loved revisits and reinvigorates the dialogue about royalty payments for artists here in Aotearoa. For all sales of $1,000 and above the Depot Artspace will pass 5%
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Katherine Badham was part of the New Zealand Under-19 Mixed Relay team that won silver at the 2015 Penrith OTU Triathlon Junior Oceania Championships in Sydney in January.
Badham also came seventh in the junior women’s division and was the second Kiwi finisher.
Last weekend Katherine (15) was the over-all top female finisher in the sprint triathlon race at the Sovereign Tri Series at Kinloch, Lake Taupo. She came 39th in the total field of 286 male and female competitors.
In other races this season, Katherine won the junior women’s category (Under 19) and was third among elite women at the 2014 Adelaide OTU Duathlon Oceania Champs. It was two podium finishes in one race, with a temperature of 32 degrees, says her mother Jo.
Katherine has three more years in the Un-der-19 division.
“She appreciates the great base Takapuna Grammar School cycling and cross-country events have provided throughout the winter off season, but is especially grateful to her coach Brent Foster (a well-known swimmer, triath-lete and surf lifesaver), for designing training programmes that are varied, challenging and fun,” says her mother.
Katherine Badham wins silver with NZ team
Silver medalist… Katherine Badham in action in Sydney
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Auckland Youth Orchestra will perform a work for strings by Devonport composer Alexander Cowdell as part of its Midsum-mer Dream programme at Devonport St Paul’s on Saturday February 28 at 7 pm.
The orchestra comprises musicians aged 16 to 26. Previous members from Devonport include Alex Taylor, Emily Bouwhuis and Elizabeth Lewis.
Midsummer Dream is an 85-minute performance that also includes Joseph Haydn’s Military Symphony, Heinrich Biber’s Battalia and works by Domenico Gabrielli and John Gage.
Concert of local composer’s work at
St Paul’s
A family have shaved their heads in support of Elizabeth Moataane, a local teenager who was diagnosed with bone cancer last year, and who has since lost her locks as a result of chemotherapy treatment.
Elizabeth (15) is a Year 11 student at Carmel College but will spend the much of the first part of the year in hospital for treatment on tumours in her knee and lungs.
She is scheduled to have her knee operated on this Tuesday.
At a Moataane family gathering this January, Elizabeth’s six siblings and many cousins and uncles of her extended Tongan family shaved their hair off in support.
Local resident Karleen Reeve, whose son Ben is Elizabeth’s age, did the same. “I saw the article about Elizabeth in the Flagstaff and it resonated with me because of my son,” says Reeve. Chairperson at the Devonport Com-munity House, Reeve had been pondering shav-ing her head for a good cause. Once she learned
Vandalism of numerous mailboxes has been reported to police who are follow-ing a “line of enquiry”, says Devonport Community Constable Jackie Strickland.
In mid-January, she received reports of five vandalised letterboxes.
“Two of the letterboxes were on Cal-liope Rd and two on William Bond St, and due to the close location were more than likely to have been damaged by the same offender/offenders.
“There was also another incident of damage to a letterbox on Lake Rd close to Old Lake Rd and this incident, being much further away, may or may not be related to the others,” Strickland says.
String of mailbox vandalism
of Elizabeth’s struggle, she decided to shave her head and start a Give-a-Little Page in Elizabeth’s name. Reeve raised more than $2,000.
Last year, the Moataane’s neighbour Lynda Tyler raised money for Elizabeth with a dance evening.
Family support… the Moataane family shave their heads in support of Elizabeth
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GrammarTakapunaFEBRUARY 5, 2015School NEwS
GrammarTakapunaFEBRUARY 5, 2015School NEwS
International BaccalaureateThe school had its first International
Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma cohort sit the International Baccalaureate examinations last November. This group of students was made up of students who reflect the normal range of abilities that feature in every mixed ability class at Takapuna Grammar School. It contained students who are very able in many areas and those who find challenges in others. It is fair to say that the cohort were united by a passion for learning and were prepared to work hard to gain the results they have.
The Principal, Mr Simon Lamb, is delighted to report that 100% of students sitting the IB Diploma Programme at Takapuna Grammar School (TGS) last year, gained the Diploma.
The top three marks were (out of 45): 43, 42 and 40, placing TGS in the top three of schools in New Zealand. The average for TGS was 34, the same average for New Zealand which, as a country, performs very well internationally in the IB Diploma. Mr Lamb indicated that, “given the range of abilities in the group, we are delighted that all gained the Diploma and also gained access to universities worldwide.”
The lowest score received was 26, giving all guaranteed entry to Auckland University and other universities around the world. The IB Diploma is granted at 24 and this score is well recognised as being well in advance of standards expected for successful study at universities internation-ally.
“This year, the benchmark has been set,” Mr Lamb said. “The IB candidates have demonstrated that through hard work, students of any ability can sit the IB Diploma at Takapuna Grammar School and expect to achieve it. Our current 2015 cohorts, the Year 1 IB candidates and the Year 2 Candidates sit at 38 and 35 students respectively.”
At the time of writing student entry into IB at Year 12 is increasing as students realise the successes of the previous year’s
results. Numbers are expected to settle at above 40, given the patterns of the past few days.
“Takapuna Grammar School is very proud to offer NCEA, Scholarship and IB qualifications,” says Mr Lamb. “We remain committed to all qualifications and understand that all are options for students and it is up to them and their parents to make the selections that are most appropriate to the learning and ambitions of the teenagers in our care.”
The IB remains attractive because:• Ithasprioritiesthataligntotheschool’s
teaching and learning philosophy.• It is an internationally recognised
qualification.• It is fully transportable for students
intending to study in New Zealand or overseas. It is well recognised and offers considerable benefit to students who travel and study internationally.
• It provides students with anotherchoice to the national qualification
• Some of our local primary andintermediate schools offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), so the Diploma offers continuance for those students who wish to pursue an IB academic career.
From the outset the decision to include the IB is no reflection on NCEA. The school values, and remains committed to, NCEA. Students perform well in it and this qualification, in itself, has offered opportunities to future employment and tertiary study options.
The notion of offering choice is important as many in our community do study and travel internationally. They benefit from the transportability of the IB programme. Many are attracted to the IB for the way it prepares students for tertiary study, for the way co-curricular programmes are credited to the Diploma and for the range of subject areas that are insisted on within the qualification.
David Sorrenson (43)
Harry Elworthy (42)
Ben Wilks (40)
Welcome to our new staff
New maths teacher Viet Hoang originally came to New Zealand as a high-school student. He graduated from the University of Auckland with majors in mathematics and statistics. During his time at the university, he secured several summer scholarship awards, which enabled him to go further in the research field. However, he had a dream to pursue a teaching career and now joins the Maths Department with, he says, “a purpose of channelling energy, interest and passion in the subject of mathematics and statistics, to all students.”
The Art Department welcomes a new Head of Department, as Mrs Linda Sew Hoy has chosen to take on a different role this year. Mr Francis Potter studied at Auckland University, Elam School of Fine Art, and has been in arts education for almost 20 years. He is a professional artist and has had exhibitions internationally, including the UK and Poland. Mr Potter has taught in England, Poland and New Zealand and lives on the North Shore with his wife and two little girls.
In Special Education, Gabrielle Simpson has taken up a role as a Speech and Language Therapist. She completed a Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy at Massey University in Albany and she will work with a wide range of people with various types of communication difficulties. She is excited to support our students in reaching their goals and accessing the community through improved communication skills.
North Shore resident Ross Tizard joins us as the new Property Manager after varied careers in non-profit work, negotiation, auditorium management, electronic servicing and youth work. He is excited about the current redevelopment opportunities at the school including the major refurbishment of the iconic Main Block.
With the departure of Mr Boaz Raela to a Deputy Principal position in the Cook Islands, the school welcomes Tehani Buchanan. She comes to us from St Mary’s College, via Massey University, Palmerston North and Victoria University, Wellington. A representative netball player, for the Cook Islands World Cup team in 2009, Ms Buchanan is looking forward to the new challenge of a large co-educational secondary school. She decided on teaching because of the challenges of working with teenagers, wanting to share her knowledge and because she does not like the thought of being stuck in an office. “Teaching is different every day”, she says and that is its attraction.
Carina Englebrecht arrived late in 2014 to join the staff. She completed a science degree in South Africa and worked as a plant virologist. When she came to New Zealand six years ago, with her husband and five children, she trained as a secondary school teacher and is thoroughly enjoying her role in Special Education at present.
February 5 2015 The DevonporT FlagsTaFF page 33
GrammarTakapunaFEBRUARY 5, 2015School NEwS
GrammarTakapunaFEBRUARY 5, 2015School NEwS
International BaccalaureateThe school had its first International
Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma cohort sit the International Baccalaureate examinations last November. This group of students was made up of students who reflect the normal range of abilities that feature in every mixed ability class at Takapuna Grammar School. It contained students who are very able in many areas and those who find challenges in others. It is fair to say that the cohort were united by a passion for learning and were prepared to work hard to gain the results they have.
The Principal, Mr Simon Lamb, is delighted to report that 100% of students sitting the IB Diploma Programme at Takapuna Grammar School (TGS) last year, gained the Diploma.
The top three marks were (out of 45): 43, 42 and 40, placing TGS in the top three of schools in New Zealand. The average for TGS was 34, the same average for New Zealand which, as a country, performs very well internationally in the IB Diploma. Mr Lamb indicated that, “given the range of abilities in the group, we are delighted that all gained the Diploma and also gained access to universities worldwide.”
The lowest score received was 26, giving all guaranteed entry to Auckland University and other universities around the world. The IB Diploma is granted at 24 and this score is well recognised as being well in advance of standards expected for successful study at universities internation-ally.
“This year, the benchmark has been set,” Mr Lamb said. “The IB candidates have demonstrated that through hard work, students of any ability can sit the IB Diploma at Takapuna Grammar School and expect to achieve it. Our current 2015 cohorts, the Year 1 IB candidates and the Year 2 Candidates sit at 38 and 35 students respectively.”
At the time of writing student entry into IB at Year 12 is increasing as students realise the successes of the previous year’s
results. Numbers are expected to settle at above 40, given the patterns of the past few days.
“Takapuna Grammar School is very proud to offer NCEA, Scholarship and IB qualifications,” says Mr Lamb. “We remain committed to all qualifications and understand that all are options for students and it is up to them and their parents to make the selections that are most appropriate to the learning and ambitions of the teenagers in our care.”
The IB remains attractive because:• Ithasprioritiesthataligntotheschool’s
teaching and learning philosophy.• It is an internationally recognised
qualification.• It is fully transportable for students
intending to study in New Zealand or overseas. It is well recognised and offers considerable benefit to students who travel and study internationally.
• It provides students with anotherchoice to the national qualification
• Some of our local primary andintermediate schools offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), so the Diploma offers continuance for those students who wish to pursue an IB academic career.
From the outset the decision to include the IB is no reflection on NCEA. The school values, and remains committed to, NCEA. Students perform well in it and this qualification, in itself, has offered opportunities to future employment and tertiary study options.
The notion of offering choice is important as many in our community do study and travel internationally. They benefit from the transportability of the IB programme. Many are attracted to the IB for the way it prepares students for tertiary study, for the way co-curricular programmes are credited to the Diploma and for the range of subject areas that are insisted on within the qualification.
David Sorrenson (43)
Harry Elworthy (42)
Ben Wilks (40)
Welcome to our new staff
New maths teacher Viet Hoang originally came to New Zealand as a high-school student. He graduated from the University of Auckland with majors in mathematics and statistics. During his time at the university, he secured several summer scholarship awards, which enabled him to go further in the research field. However, he had a dream to pursue a teaching career and now joins the Maths Department with, he says, “a purpose of channelling energy, interest and passion in the subject of mathematics and statistics, to all students.”
The Art Department welcomes a new Head of Department, as Mrs Linda Sew Hoy has chosen to take on a different role this year. Mr Francis Potter studied at Auckland University, Elam School of Fine Art, and has been in arts education for almost 20 years. He is a professional artist and has had exhibitions internationally, including the UK and Poland. Mr Potter has taught in England, Poland and New Zealand and lives on the North Shore with his wife and two little girls.
In Special Education, Gabrielle Simpson has taken up a role as a Speech and Language Therapist. She completed a Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy at Massey University in Albany and she will work with a wide range of people with various types of communication difficulties. She is excited to support our students in reaching their goals and accessing the community through improved communication skills.
North Shore resident Ross Tizard joins us as the new Property Manager after varied careers in non-profit work, negotiation, auditorium management, electronic servicing and youth work. He is excited about the current redevelopment opportunities at the school including the major refurbishment of the iconic Main Block.
With the departure of Mr Boaz Raela to a Deputy Principal position in the Cook Islands, the school welcomes Tehani Buchanan. She comes to us from St Mary’s College, via Massey University, Palmerston North and Victoria University, Wellington. A representative netball player, for the Cook Islands World Cup team in 2009, Ms Buchanan is looking forward to the new challenge of a large co-educational secondary school. She decided on teaching because of the challenges of working with teenagers, wanting to share her knowledge and because she does not like the thought of being stuck in an office. “Teaching is different every day”, she says and that is its attraction.
Carina Englebrecht arrived late in 2014 to join the staff. She completed a science degree in South Africa and worked as a plant virologist. When she came to New Zealand six years ago, with her husband and five children, she trained as a secondary school teacher and is thoroughly enjoying her role in Special Education at present.
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Ascot House Retirement Home, quality care with dignity in a friendly, family atmosphere. Phone Shona, 445 2518.
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Acupuncture Summer special-with shiatsu and tuning forks. $45/hour, ACC no surcharge for new clients, 1st visit with this ad. Devonport Natural Health: Mon-day/Tuesday. Ponsonby: Thursday/Friday. KJPhoenix Joy. 021 355 929 www:phoenixjoyacupuncture.com
Are your financial records in a mess? Do you want to get things sorted for the New Year? We can help! Call Rebecca on 445 6819 for a confidential, no-obligation chat.
At Your Request Home Cleaning. Our local team is ready to deliver 5 Star ser-vices in your home for weekly cleaning, spring, moving o r open-home c l ean ing . Call Yvonne for a free quote 415 0028.
Bookkeeping services of-fered. Experienced with Xero and MYOB, all IRD returns. Contact Sue on 445 6802.
Bookkeeping Service for small/medium local companies. Let me help with your GST, PAYE and all monthly accounts. I can set you up with online accounting and work in my office or your home/office. Phone Janet on 486 1222 or 021 661138 to discuss your needs.
Builder avai lable Small job specialist, repairs and maintenance. Skilled, reli-able and local. Please phone Clive Melling. Hm 445 2485, Mob 027 29 222 84.
Cars wanted dead or alive. Top dollar paid $360 to $1700 for any small car, $800 to $15,000 for vans, utes, HWD and trucks. Free retrieval 0800 3333 98.
Decluttering You’ll love the feeling - declutter and become organised. Call Angella at Gioia – 410 4166 or 027 224 8937.
Diggadrain. Drain unblockers and drainage experts. CCTV drain locating. Repairs. New drains. 0800 your drain.
SERVICES OFFERED
Devonport upholstery. Re-cover specialist. Antiques and contemporary styles. Recycling furniture for 36 years. John Hancox, Telephone: 446-0372.
Devonport Window Repairs. Sash and casement windows, wooden doors. Rotten sills and window components repaired or replaced. General carpentry. For your local window spe-cialist. Phone Hubert Strang - 446 6174 or 021 274 4191.
Gardener Available Quali-fied and experienced landscape designer. Enjoys getting his hands dirty. Good plant knowl-edge. Hardworking, reliable and creative with plantings. Contact Paddy 022 502 2122 or 446 6188 [email protected]
Gardening. Do you need regular help? No time for a tidy up? Let me help. Experienced gar-dener. Ph Carolyn on 446 6517 or 027 292 8167 for a free on-site consultation.ICEO
Groove Kitchens , new kitchens, stove tops, German hardware, Garth Waring ph 021 397 863 or 476 7666.
Handyman. Mature profes-sional in Devonport, Bayswater area. Repairs, painting, those jobs you just don’t have time to do. Free quote. References. Ph. Brian 021 150 8898.
Housewashing, prof. service, 10 years-plus experience, reli-able and prompt. Free quotes, also decks, driveways, paths fences, roof moss treatments etc. Phone Rod 021 390 800.
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Ironing: Fast professional reliable English-speaking mature non-smokers. Phone Peter & Denise 4861614.
Locksmith , Devonpor t ’s o w n S c o t t R i c h a r d s o n . mob 021 976 607.Nanny Available summer school holidays. In home child-care, activities, crafts, outdoor adventures and play dates. Visit my website: https://sites.google.com/site/karen4nanny/homeStonemasons, Landscapers. All terrain TATONKA crane truck. Dave Milina & Barb Cooper. W: sustainablelandscapes.co.nz, P: 0275 430 288, E: [email protected]
Wood-Tech are specialists in creating custom-design kitchens - all over Devonport. See our website - or call 09 810 8136 - for a friendly kitchen consultation www.wood-tech.co.nz
SITUATIONS VACANT
Experienced cook/chef for sole charge position in small kitchen; prepping, baking, cooking. Avail-able evenings and weekends; apply to [email protected]
Wanted someone experienced in hooking rugs to complete a nearly finished rug. 0274922443 for further details.
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Acoustic and classical guitar, music theory. Fun, comprehensive, tailored to you! Devonport-based. Michelle Birch, BMus (Hons) [email protected], www.michellebirch.com. TUITION
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Acoustic and classical guitar, music theory. Fun, comprehensive, tailored to you! Devonport-based. Michelle Birch, BMus (Hons) [email protected], www.michellebirch.com.
Art Classes @ Devonport Community House. Master-ing Art - Thursday and Friday mornings. 9.30 -12.30pm $340 per term incl some mateials & refreshments. *NEW * - Art for teens - Wednesday afternoons 3.30 - 6pm $300 per term incl some materials & refreshments. suitable for ages 13 - 18 yrs. Life Drawing - Wednesday eve-nings 7 - 9.15pm. $240 per term incl some materials & model fees, suitable for all abilities. Tutor - Lucy Bucknall BFA Hons - over 20 yrs hands on experience in the art industry. contact - 446 0389 www.lucy-bucknall.co.nz [email protected] Classes in Artists’ Home Studio by the Sea. Erica So-man MFA Dip Tchg Adult and Children; Adults; Fridays 10 - 12.30, Children; Wed. 3.30 - 5.30. This term the focus is on Tropical Plants - we will draw, collage, paint - even splatter.... and end up with a fab art work for your home. For more info and to enrol [email protected], 021 127 9671.
Devonport drama since 2002 Drama classes 8 - 18yrs Artspace on Mt Vic. [email protected], 021 262 4907. TUITIONGuitar tuition - beginner/interme-diate guitar lessons. Flexible hours, can come to you. Call or txt Josh 021 128 5556.T
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Experienced Biology and Science tutor available for junior Science, NCEA Levels 1-3 Biology and Sci-ence, Scholarship, and Cambridge Biology. Email: [email protected] or txt / call 021 073 6768.
Learn p iano /keyboard . Lessons from $17.00. Pri-vate, Professional, Affordable, Enjoyment for all ages. Competi-tions, Practical, Theory Exams. NZ Modern School of Music 0800-696-874.Made to Move Dance! A dance school located in Devonport offer-ing quality tuition in Jazz, Ballet, Adults classes and specialised preschool dance & movement classes. Term starts 7th Feb. Contact Chloe on 021 292 0252 or visit www.madetomovedance.comPiano and Theory of Music les-sons available from experienced, registered teacher. Ph. John Mercer (M.Mus. LTCL) 445 6471.
Mathematics Tuition, Sensitive tu-toring offered at all levels of the sec-ondary school curriculum. NCEA, IB and Cambridge welcomed. 97% pass rate in 2014. NCEA 3 calculus specialist. ph Peter Ridge BE,Dip Tchg (sec) 445 2283.
Singing/instrument lessons in Devonport/Belmont. Vacancies available! Ph 376 4009 or visit www.singschool.co.nz
Singing tuition. All ages. I will show you how to be better. Pat Urlich 022 314 3001.
SLSS Swim School, 11 Evan Street, Belmont (off Eversleigh Road). Specialists in pre-schoolers. Phone 486 6728 for more info.
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Devonport Library facts and figures• The old Devonport Library was built in
1953 and has been extended and renovated at various times. It reached the point where it would require significant structural work and council decided it was no longer fit-for-purpose. It was 733m2 in size.
• In 2006, the former North Shore City Council commenced a project to redevelop the library. Later Auckland Council commis-sioned an independent review into alternative locations for the library. Prior to this the Devonport Community Board had debated for years what to do with a deteriorating building in need of maintenance.
• After public consultation and council in-vestigations it was found that Windsor Reserve was the preferred location for the library
•In late 2012 Athfield Architects was chosen following a ‘blind competition’ for a concept design and, in consultation with the community, architects Jon Rennie and Nick Strachan created the detailed design.
• In early 2014 the old library was demol-ished and construction began. The project team included construction firm Naylor Love, engineering consultants Aecom, project managers The Building Intelligence Group and a team of local suppliers and contractors.
• The new library has been built within a $7.8 million budget and sits on the same footprint as the former library on Windsor Reserve. With ceilings and a mezzanine floor area, the library has 950m2 of floor
space - 200m2 more than its predecessor.• Devonport Library is one of Auck-
land Council’s 55 libraries. It doesn’t have a separate collection of books, CDs, DVDs and other items; customers have access to the library network’s 3.5 mil-lion items, which can be borrowed from and returned to any council library in the region (and the four mobile libraries).
• When the original library closed, there were just over 7,000 active library members; nearly 21,000 items were issued on average each month and the library received almost 16,700 visitors per month. New figures will be available within a month or so of the new library opening.
New Devonport Library
Devonport’s new library contains a mini weather station ,which monitors temperatures and winds so staff can make sure readers are comfortable and the elements are kept out.
The aim is for natural ventilation using louvred windows and air flows to keep an ambient air temperature. Part of the reason the mezzanine does not cover the entirearea is to aid ventilation and temperature control. A concrete slab base with underfloor heating pipes is also part of the temperature control package.
Around 41,000 items will be available for borrowing from the new Devonport Library, with approximately. 26,000 items on the shelves in Devonport and another 15,000 out in circulation.
This is substaintally more than in the old library – although Auckland Council couldn’t supply exact figures and stresses that all the libraries in the city are now a joint collection avail-able for people to order from around the region.
Athfield Architects’ Nick Strachan said the design aimed to connect and open to Victoria Rd and not turn its back on the street. The cedar cladding on the exterior and pinus radiata of the interior were to complement the nearby Moreton Bay Fig and Windsor Reserve’s tree canopy.
The library contains a number of ‘snug’ areas and subtle acoustic panelling that allow the library to be used for different purposes at the same time; for example the children’s area, near the community room.
Other innovations are a teen area, reading courtyard and public Wi-Fi, which will be available throughout the building and within the park.
The library aims to have a homely feel with a lounge, and fireside areas. Study desks on the mezzanine have spec-tacular harbour views.
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board chair Mike Cohen said while he appreciated the robust debate held on whether Devonport needed a new library or whether Windsor Reserve was the best place for it, now the construction was finished it was a building to be proud of.
With restricted council budgets becoming the reality “it will be the only new public building to be built here (on the Devonport Peninsula) for the next 40 years.
“Of course we don’t yet know how the libraries of 2035 and beyond might look, but we have made every effort to future-proof by designing a building that offers the flexibility to adapt over time to meet the changing community needs,” he says.
Outside landscaping of the library has been set back due to the dry summer.
• A civic opening celebration will be held on Thursday 26 February with times and format yet to be confirmed.
Proud achievement… Devonport-Takapuna Local Board chair Mike Cohen, Auckland council libraries manager Marion Read and Athfield architect Nick Strachan in front of the historic Borough of Devonport quilt – a feature of the old library that has been transferred to the new
Design and innovation to fore in construction
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Art and history prominent in new library design A $25,000 bequest from the North Shore
Libraries Foundation has facilitated the purchase of two significant new art features for the new Devonport Library.
Towards the northern end of the build-ing, near the courtyard, seven lights in the Matariki formation have been hung.
And Te Rongo Kirkwood, has created a (yet to be named) glass sculpture which hangs in the atrium.
Other significant art pieces included in the design are:
• A Pare (lintel) over the main entrance, carved by Nga Whaotapu (the sacred chis-els) o Tamaki Makaurau and depicting the Maori history of the area.
• Barry Brickell’s 1979 terracotta-fired tiles The Harbour Ferries have been rein-stalled over the fireplace.
• The controversial $100,000 Judy Millar-designed printed silk screen hangs in the foyer. If it needs to be drawn across, it divides the community space from the main part of the library. Fully unfurled, it is 22m long.
New Devonport Library
Spacious light-filled interior a feature of new Library
The main collection of the library is housed in a light-filled, double-storey room, which connects to Victoria Rd
Matariki lights Glass sculpture
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Ian Athfield design icon lives on at library New Devonport Library
Some of the design inspiration of renowned architect Sir Ian Athfield will live on in the new Devonport Library, which was designed by his firm, Athfield Architects.
Athfield died earlier this year. His prominent career saw him design many public buildings, particularly in Wel-lington. His own home in Khandallah was one of his most controversial and significant buildings and it featured circular windows, which became one of his trademarks.
The tradition continues with one circular window at Devonport Library in the teenage area.
In a tour of the new library prior to its opening, Nick Strachan from Athfield Architects said Ian Athfield had been involved in the original concept draw-ings of the project and had visited the site during construction.
Asked if the circular window idea had been Athfield’s idea, Strachan said not directly, but Athfield “didn’t ask for it to be taken out.”
A legacy continues… Nick Strachan in the circlular window at Devonport Library
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