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Otakanini finalist in Maori farming awards
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Sustainable farming, culturally sensitivepractices and new
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in the BNZ Maori Excellence inFarmingAwards.
Otakanini Topu is a 2,750 hectare Maoriincorporation farm
stretching from MuriwaiBeach to the southern end of KaiparaHarbour.
It is a finalist in the AhuwhenuaTrophy, which is the premier award
forMaori in agriculture.
Manager of 17 months, Ray Monk wassurprised at their placement
in the top three,as entry had been to explore the criteria andmake
some adjustments.
“We're obviously on track and ahead ofwhere we thought we were
... we realize wecan now go further, do some fine tuning andtake on
some new challenges,” he says.
Ray replaced widely respectedmanager Heta Tamahori, who retired
after34 years. His experience working withsimilar environmental and
climaticcond i t ions on a prev ious Maor iincorporation farm
impressed the farm'sadministrators, who approved his new
farmmanagement plan.
The farm covers 2,750 hectares, with16,000 stock units wintered
on 1,550effective hectares. There are 600 hectaresin forestry and
the rest is unproductive landin mudflats and wetlands.
Since his appointment in October 2009,Ray has introduced a new
water reticulationsystem utilising on-site artesian wells.
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services. The supreme award winner, whichwill be announced at a
gala awards dinner inRotorua on June 3, will receive a replica
ofthe original trophy, up to $40,000 in cashalong with farm related
products andservices.
The premier award for Maori inagriculture was established in
1932 by SirApirana Ngata and alternates betweensheep and beef farms
and dairy farms.
Cha i r o f t he Otakan in i TopuIncorporation, Hemi Rau says:
“We enteredthis year primarily for the experience and toflag our
determination to win the accolade.We are delighted that our hard
work anddetermination to overcome the challengesexperienced by our
particular property haspaid off.”
Ray says he is facing a bright futurecompared to the past 20
years in farming.New Zealand's strengths were in grass fedanimals
and with many farms converted todairy this had increased
competition andinternational demand.
“We've just experienced our best yearfor sheep, cattle and
wool.”
- Linda Powell
Having worked through thedrought of 2009 and 2010 hewas
determined to capturethe 90,000 litre water source,and to make it
available to theextensive sheep and beeffarm.
This also supports hisnew 'finishing' program whichfattens the
sheep and beefsold directly to the works,ensuring greater
profits.
T h e q u a l i t y w a t e rincreases the quality of stockfor
sale, which more thandoubles after lambing andcalving, he says.
Consultants are used forprojects, “but where we cando it
ourselves, we do”, says Ray. He isadamant he can manage effectively
due tothe skilled and competent team workingwith him. These include
Connie Povey,Claude Fill and Witai Povey along with CyrilHodge who
with Connie has been part of theteam for more than 25 years.
Another initiative has been to work withthe Auckland Romney
Development Groupto introduce a strain of sheep
geneticallyresistant to facial eczema. This has been aproblem in
the past and costly when losingone ewe and potential lambs has a
value of$300, according to Ray.
Since its formation in 1951 from theamalgamation of local Maori
family farmsand the return of government-administeredland,
Otakanini Topu has mapped andmaintained the property's many
cultural andhistoric sites. These include urupà and oldpa sites,
all of which have been marked onGPS systems for future
reference.
This was one of the features whichimpressed the judges of the
prestigiousaward.
Finalists receive a medal and $15,000 incash and farm related
products and
� Ray Monk, manager of the Otakanini Topu farm
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Once again we honour some great achievements by Helensville
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we congratulate Dianne Kidd onher appointment to the thriving
Unitec Council (see story opposite). We alsocelebrate the proactive
lives of two residents who were inspirational in ourcommunity and
are saddened by their passing, recently.
For the cooler evenings and onset of the winter term we have
some delicioussoup recipes from local award winning chef Peter
Brennan. The pumpkin soup hasbeen a hit in our household already
(see page 11).
As promised the Rodney Local Board want to be representative of
the localcommunity and during the recent months Board members have
been out and aboutlistening to what the community has to say about
priorities and projects.
The Rodney Local Board is keen to lobby for the best for our
area, particularlyaround issues such as transport, economic
development, water and waste water andthe management of growth. The
results will be drafted into the 2012 - 2015 RodneyLocal Board Plan
this month which has the vision: 'Productive, progressive
anddynamic rural communities.' We hope you will contribute through
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Images of life in Helensville in the1940s will feature at the
first of theHistorical Society's Winter Lectures for2011.
The 16mm monochrome movie filmwas taken by the late Mr A
HBrackebush, and is being transferredonto DVD byAlan Scott of
Snells Beach.
Alan will be presenting a selection ofthese images at the
lecture on Sunday,May 15, 1.30pm at the Catholic Church'sFather
Sakey Centre, Kowhai Street,Helensville.
According to a report in thenewspaper of the time (the 'Kaipara
andWaitemata Echo') the Anzac Daycelebrations in 1947 were attended
by400 people, and 117 former servicemenfrom the Boer War and both
World Warsmarched behind the Ponsonby BoysBand. Also in the parade
were localgroups including many children. MaxJenkins, a lad at the
time, told Alan thathe and the late Mr George Cowper Snrled the
parade. Shots from that film willbe presented at the lecture.
Other films which may feature are1944 images of the building of
Dr J
Macky's home and surgery in PorterCrescent, primary school
activities(1946) and boats 'The Minerva' and the'Ruawai'
(1946).
Alan has been researching the filmsand has been able to identify
and namealmost 100 people -some of whom arestill living in the
district.
M r B r a c k e b u s h w a s aphysiotherapist at Parakai
Domain, andwas a member of the first BoroughCouncil, elected in
1947. His home wasnear the corner of Garfield Road andRautawhiri
Road.
- Wynne HaySmith
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Dianne was previously the Head ofWholesale Distribution with ASB
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and relationshipmanager for Colonial First StateInvestments. She is
currently a directorof AsureQuality Limited and Chair of
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"Dianne brings an excellentunderstanding of marketing
andrelationship management to this role,"says Mr van Arkel. "Her
extensivebackground in investment managementwill assist the Council
to meet ourobjective to continue to exerciseresponsible stewardship
of Unitec'sfinancial assets."
Dianne's appointment to the eightmember Unitec Council was made
bythe Minister of Education and is effectivefor four years. A
former school teacherwith experience in national
curriculumdevelopment, Dianne says of herappointment: “It is lovely
to be part of theeducation community again in this way.”
Dianne lives on the family's 1000acre sheep and beef farm in
Helensvilleand is a founding member of theHelensville District
Health Trust whichwas formed in 1989. She has beenChair of the
Trust since 2009.
After many years of commuting toAuckland for work Dianne decided
in2007 to work from home in governmentroles which interested her
namely in theareas of education and health.
Her role with the Helensville DistrictHealth Board was extremely
rewarding;particularly to be involved with acommunity organisation
with more than$5m in assets including the strategichealth site in
Commercial Rd,Helensville, says Dianne.
Unitec is Auckland's largest Instituteof Technology and has
23,800 students.There are four existing campuses andfrom August
this year a campus atAlbany will open to replace theTakapuna
site.
Local identity and Chair of theHelensville District Health
Trust, DianneKidd has been appointed to theprestigious Unitec
Council.
Dianne's new appointment alongwith that of Martin Udale will
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The College’s Waka Ama crews putin some solid performances at
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willadd a 21 bed hospital wing, a 20 beddementia wing and seven
more beds tothe rest home.
T h e d e v e l o p m e n t i n c l u d e srefurbishment of the
original house builtin 1908 and the bathhouse with itsdistinctive
stained glass window fromthe 1930s.
New owners, the Allenby Group NZtook over the 21 bed aged care
facility,formerly the Parakai Home for theElderly, last December
and restored theoriginal name of Craigweil (spelt with an'ei' from
the original early 1900s name.
Manager Deborah Presland saysmost locals had continued to call
it'Craigwell', when the name waschanged to Parakai Home of the
Elderly,sometime ago.
Craigweil House is the original namefor the heritage listed
building, whichwas built by Mrs Elizabeth Goad in 1908.It was a
replacement for her property onan adjacent site which was built in
1904and burnt down.
The name is of English origin and thenew property was run as a
guest house.The bathhouse with its own thermal boredates from the
1930s and 'taking of
Craigweil House to expandwith major renovations
therapeutic waters' was a popularholiday pastime. The thermal
watershave been associated with healingproperties such as easing
arthritis,aches, pains, stress and worries. The'slipper' baths were
used by returnedserviceman with missing limbs for easeof access to
the soothing waters.
The house changed names again inthe 1950s when it was purchased
by aMr Lurman. He called it 'Lurman's HealthResort' and later
'Craigweil Self-ServiceGuest House'.
An early visitors' book from the1950s shows entries from
Aucklandhoneymooners along with international
v i s i t o r sdescribing it as'the best holidayever' and 'C'est
leparadis'. JewishJohn, who visitedin 1969, wrote: “Islept in the
bath”.
Deborah hasbeen working atthe home since1988 and recallsthe
operational10 sq.m bathwhich included ahoist to maneuverseniors in
ando u t . S h e i sde l i gh ted the
development includes refurbishment ofthe bathhouse in its 1930s
style alongwith an extended deck area for ease ofaccess.
The Parakai development will addanother 30 staff to the facility
currentlyoperating with 23 staff, according tooperations manager,
Richard Parker.
Auckland architectural firm, EclipseArchitecture has been
engaged tocreate a design in keeping with theexisting weatherboard
frontage. Thereare numerous other features which willbe retained in
keeping with the Art Deco
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catch up. We have 'class loads ofregistrations' coming in, she
says.
A 90th Jubilee Gala Day was held inMarch this year and included
gumbootthrowing, a 'cowpat grid', craft andproduce stalls and
rides. More than$29,000 was raised for IT equipment forthe school
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O l d s c h o o lphotos related toWaimauku Schooland d is t r i
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theschool and the history of the area.
Registrations have been steady forthe event, which includes a
school openday and 'Walk Down Memory Lane' onSaturday, July 2 from
1-3pm and adinner dance in the evening.
And why a 90th Jubilee? There hadbeen much interest from
formerstudents who are now in their 30s and40s who were absent for
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mantle piece in the main house, erectingoriginal pillars to the
front of thebathhouse and re-leading and cleaningall of the stained
glass including the1930s bathhouse window.
T h e y w e r e a l s oconsu l t i ng the Nap ie rm u s e u m t
o a s s i s t i nrecreating the Art Deco trelliswhich once
decorated thespace between the houseand bathhouse, he says.
“The kauri mantle piecehas been sanded back andfinished with
Danish oil andanArt Deco statue purchasedto decorate it.”
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His enthusiasm for his family, histeaching and his leisure time
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wasinfectious and he was a greatencourager and inspirer,
persuadingpeople to tackle whatever his currentproject was.
Frank was born in Taihape in 1928where he lived with his parents
andsister. Apart from a two year spell withhis grandparents in
Christchurch hespent all of his school days in Taihape.He returned
to Christchurch to attendTraining College, andindulged in his love
oftramping and drama.
Frank returned to theNorth Island to teach atOhakune, where he
meta n o t h e r t e a c h e r ,Catherine Murray. Theymarried in
1953 andtaught at Little Akaloa onBanks Peninsula, and atKoromiko,
near Picton.By the time they movedto Okaiawa School inTaranaki
(where Frankwas deputy-principal)they had a family of threesons and
two daughters, and theiryoungest son was born in Taranaki.
Frank had already made a name asa enthusiastic and progressive
teacher,and when he and Cath brought theirfamily to Helensville in
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Former Principal passes awayCath was also teaching and
between them they hosted parties,fundraisers and other events.
Newinitiatives had to be funded, and Frankwas a dab hand at
thinking up ways forhis Home and School Association toraise money,
where Frank took on avariety of roles including
auctioneer,cheerleader and general organiser.
A large undertaking, spearheadedinitially by Frank, was the
SchoolCentennial celebration in 1977. Aboutthis time too the
Education Board closedthe Headmaster's house and planned todemolish
it. An enthusiastic and activecommittee supported and encouragedby
Frank was able to retain thisbuilding, and it served many
usefulyears as the ‘School Centennial Centre’until replaced by a
full sized Hall in the1990s.
During his Helensville years Frankwas active in the Helensville
Players,
and the Lions Club whichgave free reign to hislove of drama
andsupport of communityo r g a n i s a t i o n s a n devents.
In 1978 Frank faceda new challenge with hisappointment as
foundingprincipal of StanmoreBay Primary School, andhe and Cath
were able toleave their print in a veryreal way in the setting upof
a new educationalestablishment.
After his retirementfrom teaching Frank took a more activepart
in community affairs. Already in theLions Club, he also joined
Probus andfollowed Cath into the HorticulturalSociety. In 1990
Frank was awarded aQueens Service Medal for services tothe
community.
For over 30 years the McCullough'stime at Whangaparaoa was full
andactive until ill health forced both Cathand Frank to move to
Beachfront RestHome, where Cath is still a resident.
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Both men are passionate aboutriding and have recently
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Jamie races solo speedway on a
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Primarily a Suzuki sales and serviceagent, Bikesport has worked
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Stuart, who takes care of the retailside of the business, says
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longer which hascreated a massive demand for secondhand quad bikes.
The few they get “justdisappear”.
After a turbulent and costly start to abusiness partnership,
Stuart is relievedto be the official sole owner and hopeslocals
will put their trust back inBikesport .
He settled in West Auckland in 2000and is passionate about his
industry andproviding top service to the “people outwest.”
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FAY BROWNAugust 1, 1934 - April 13, 2011
Fay Brown was born in Makarau onthe Hooper family farm on August
1,1934 - a birthday present for her mother,Phyllis.
Her early childhood there was filledwith activities which shaped
her lifelonglove of farming. Fay had an affinity withanimals and
there were always pets inher life; there are stories of how
shewould go riding with her pet cattucked into her jumper.
Fay's early schooling wasat Makarau, then at age 12she went to
St Cuthbertsboard ing schoo l inE p s o m f o r h e rs e c o n d a
r y s c h o o lyears . There sheenjoyed a variety ofsports -
swimming,netball, tennis, cricket,and hockey.
After four years ofsecondary school - theonly time in Fay's
lifeshe lived in a town or city- she returned to Makarauto help on
the farm.
In 1951 the familymoved from Makarau to the TePua farm where Fay
continued tolive for the rest of her life.
Soon afterward Fay began work atMarmont Motors in Commercial Rd,
onthe site now occupied by Woolworths.She was their office girl,
and learnedbookkeeping skills.
She loved to help her father on thefarm. As she was good with
numbersshe kept the farm books too, a skill sheput to good use
throughout her life astreasurer for the many organisationsthat she
was involved with.
Fay continued with her sportingactivities after leaving school –
riding herhorse in show competitions, playingtennis and hockey.
In 1956 at a hockey dance she met ayoung man from Northland who
was
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Farewell to Fay Brownvisiting his friend Hec Aitkenhead, andthe
romance between Robin Brown andFay began. They soon became
engagedand were married in 1957 at St Andrewschurch in
Helensville.
The newlyweds started married lifeworking on Fay's parent's
farm. Theylived in a little cottage on the site thatwas the former
Te Pua School.Daughters Alison and Jennifer wereborn soon
after.
Fay soon became involved in groupslike Play Centre, Plunket,
the
Parakai Home and Schoolc o m m i t t e e , W o m e n ' s
Division, Tennis Club andthe Helensvi l le
A&PAssociation.
Fay and Robin'sfarm grew as theypurchased more landon Te Pua
School Rdand they took overFay's parent's farm,moving in 1965
intothe main family home.
Fay was a hands-on fa rmer. Rob in
milked the cows andFay fed the calves. She
had a knack and patiencefor tending sick animals
back to health. The coupleeventually employed share
milkers, but while the burden ofmilking was gone they both
remainedhands-on farmers their entire lives.
With more free time Fay and Robinfulfilled their dream of
travelling, visitingBritain, Europe, Canada, the UnitedStates,
South Africa, Asia and Australia.Some of their favorite adventures
werein Britain, visiting cousins and placestheir ancestors had come
from.
Fay was competitive in her sportingencounters - equestrian
events, tennis,badminton, hockey and skiing, winningmany
championships and trophies. Inher 40's when her experience on
thehockey field couldn't match youthfulexuberance, Fay learned to
ski,
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community facility. It provides a free service for
women who choose to give birth in a low-tech
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opportunity to rest and establish breastfeeding.
You are welcome to call in and have a look
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becoming an accomplished skier.She continued to ski for the rest
of
her life - teaching many other familymembers to ski. With her
sister Elaineshe enjoyed many adventures skiing inthe United
States.
Fay also took up golf, but it wasn'tfast enough for her - and
the ball wouldnever quite go where she wanted!
Fay was a keen gardener, and wasalways shoveling compost,
digging,heaving trees and plants around, anddealing to weeds.
She painted, wallpapered, could laycarpet, cover furniture,
preserve fruitand made all the family's clothes whenher family was
young. She could fix apipe, repair a fence, dig a ditch, or cleana
culvert.
Naturally shy, Fay believed youshould participate in life and so
workedhard to overcome her reserve.
Fay was involved in manycommunity activities.
Both she and Robin especiallyenjoyed many years' involvement
withthe Helensville A&P show. Over theyears Fay was a
competitor, volunteer,and committee member. She was a lifemember of
the Show, and recentlybecame a Vice-Patron.
In recent years she enjoyed avolunteer role at the
HelensvilleMuseum, working with the archive team.
Fay was raised in the PresbyterianChurch, and continued a
stronginvolvement with the St Andrew'sPresbyterian Parish, latterly
HelensvilleCommunity Church. The church familywas very important to
her; she was achurch elder and a faithful servant of theLord in the
community.
Most of all Fay was dedicated to herfamily. She was always
helping - herparents, children, grandchildren andextended family.
She was strong, firmbut fun, teaching her grandchildren toride
bikes, care for calf club pets, ski,and drive. She was always ready
with ajoke and loved to play a game.
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Fay Brown cont...
2 June art exhibitionsThere are two exhibitions at the Art
Centre in Helensville next month.Local photographers can
display
their works for $3 per piece in'Moments', part of theAuckland
'Festivalof Photography'.
Also in June will be Helensville-themed ‘Panel’ exhibition, with
24panels painted by locals being judgedand hung in the Art Centre's
courtyardfrom Queens Birthday weekend.
Get egistration forms from Copy andPrint, the Council Service
Centre, theArt Centre and the Book Stop, or
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A major fundraiser for the Tamaki SportsAcademy is the free
metal collection service itoffers.
We will pick up any old metal - whiteware suchas fridges,
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venetianblinds; computers; batteries; car panels; cars;metal
shelving; filing cabinets; machinery; lawnmowers; engines; and so
on.
Tamaki Sports Academy offers mentoring,coaching and work
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A 'tree' change prompted SusanBeaumont of the 'The Healing Tree'
toleave the city and the cafes behind forthe tranquillity of native
bush and bird lifein Makarau, near Kaukapakapa.
The IT account manager commutes68km each weekday so she can
enjoythe 12 acres of paradise, she now callshome. She has a passion
for alternative,natural therapies and has been astudent of various
modalities for manyyears.
Susan had been looking for 12months for a property, and knew
whenshe drove up the driveway and wassurrounded by trees and birds
it was theperfect location for her new chapter andhealing
rooms.
After 12 months fixing up theproperty and preparing her rooms,
sheis ready to share her expertise andtranquil location with
others.
The Healing Tree offers a range ofholistic healing, primarily
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Winter is not far off, and there’s something comforting about
the aroma of soupsimmering on the stove. Every culture has soup as
part of the diet, with combinationsand ingredients only limited by
imagination and cultural rules. One of my favouritehome-style soups
is a chicken and vegetable soup my mother used to make.
Theadvantage is you also get an extra meal from the cooked
chicken.
50g butter 1 med/large Leek4 carrots 3 stems of celery2 onions 8
cloves garlicBay leaf Cloves3-4 litres of cold water Chicken (med
size)Cup of uncooked rice (washed under running water)½ cup pearl
barley (washed under running water) - omit for Gluten Free version½
cup chopped parsley Salt and pepper.
Wash the leek, carrot, celery, onions and garlic, and dice them
finely.Put the butter in the bottom of the pot and add the diced
vegetables, place onto a
low heat to melt the butter and gently sauté the vegetables for
2 minutes.Add the bay leaf, cloves, rice and pearl barley, sauté
another minute then add the
whole chicken and enough water to cover the bird
completely.Bring to the boil, turn the heat to simmer and set the
timer allowing 20 mins per
500g of chicken plus 10 minutes more at the end. Once the
chicken is cooked,carefully remove it from the pot and place on a
large plate to cool. Test it is cooked bypiercing a thick part of
the leg and check the juices that run out are clear; if not
returnto the pot for a few minutes.
Add salt and pepper to taste and pull the bird apart and flake
in chicken meat,reserving some for use later. Test the tenderness
of the pearl barley and rice; if needbe allow to simmer longer
until the grains are soft. Finally add chopped parsley.
it is important the bird only simmers - the water should not
boil but gentlymove with a rolling motion and not bubble. Simmer
temperature is at 95° Celsius.
another favourite and inexpensive soup1 med sized sun ripened
pumpkin or butternut.3 med brown onions 4 cloves garlic½ teaspoon
Cumin seeds ¼ cup olive oilSalt and pepper
Cut up the pumpkin, remove the seeds and trim off the skin. Dice
2 onions andslice one onion.Crush 3 cloves of garlic and slice one
clove of garlic thinly
Place ¾ of the oil, diced onion, crushed garlic and cumin seeds
in the bottom of alarge pot, gently sauté without browning for a
few minutes then add the pumpkin andcover with a lid. Allow to
steam or ‘sweat’ together for a couple of minutes, thenremove the
lid and add cold water until the pumpkin is just covered. Leave the
lid offand bring the pot to the boil. Allow to simmer for approx 30
mins. or until pumpkin isvery tender. Remove from heat and either
mash with a potato masher or blend to asmooth soup.Add salt and
pepper to taste.
When ready to serve, heat a small pan, add the remaining oil,
the sliced onionsand sliced garlic, cook these until they are
browned and sticking together, add saltand pepper and drop on top
of the bowls of steaming hot soup.
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FREE MUM’S DAY TREAT
LOCAL BOARD MEETING
The annual Easter Egg hunt atKaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens was
aroaring success. Children enjoyedfinding chocolate eggs among
thesculptures. Some families have chosento make the event an Easter
tradition.
Mother's will be treated to a free dayat the sculpture gardens
this Sunday, forMother's Day. Families are invited tobring their
mums for a picnic day andrelaxing walk. For free entry, a
mothermust be accompanied by her child.
The Rodney Local Board will meet inthe Helensville War Memorial
Hall at2pm on Monday, May 9. Any local groupor community
organisation that wouldlike to address the meeting shouldcontact
the board secretary, RaewynMorrison, on 09 427 3399 or email heron
[email protected].
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The Lions Club of Helensville holds its popular annual book fair
on the weekendof May 28-29 in the Helensville War Memorial
Hall.
The opening hours are 9am-4pm on the Saturday and 10am-3pm on
the Sunday.All proceeds from the sale go to local causes.
Donations of books have been arriving throughout the year but
more would bewelcome. To arrange collection of books phone Hilty on
420 8122 or Chris on 4208527; alternatively smaller lots can be
left at the Helensville Information Centre.
The club already has a wide range of non fiction which has been
sorted into 12sections, and fiction which will be displayed in
alphabetical author order. Books willsell for $2 for hard backs, $1
or 50c for paperbacks, and 50c for children's books.There will also
be a good selection of DVD, CDs and videos for sale.
Time again for annual Lions Book Fair
� Adam Deare of Tauranga with the bountyfrom his Easter egg
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