The Weekend Lifestyler, February 5th 2021 by Rural Matters

February 5 2021

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A vision of natural treasures After many years of world travel and living in the Caribbean, artistic carver Brett Sutherland has settled in Mangawhai where he has turned his property into a sanctuary. He has created space on his land to pursue his dream of creating totem poles of New Zealand native birds. Brett has also planted 2,500 native trees on the property to attract birdlife back to the area with birdhouses gracing the block to accommodate them. Brett’s vision is to ensure birds such as moa are never forgotten for generations to come. continued on page 8 …

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p Ken Rayward with one of the now-ubiquitous ‘stop sand mining’ posters dotted all around Mangawhai. The protest is heating up as the deadline for resource consents looms

The Mangawhai Harbour Restoration Society formed 30 years ago for the so-called ‘big dig’, aimed at saving Mangawhai’s natural harbour. Knowledge of sand and its importance in the ecosystem is a big part of the group’s existence. Friends of Pakiri aim to stop the mining of sand from the seabed and foreshore further south, a practice which they say has had significant environmental consequences during 100 years. Meanwhile, as these two groups gear up to fight a new renewal of sand mining operators’ resource consent, Stop Sand Mining have come together in Mangawhai to raise public awareness. Three consents are in process, with submissions in from both pro-mining and anti-mining lobbies. Decisions are expected to be handed down from mid-march, deciding the fate of the coastline, potentially for the next 25 years. Spokesperson for the cause, Ken Rayward, says that they are prepared to take the fight “all the way to the environment court” to stop the removal of 1,500 tonnes of sand a week from a strictly finite resource. “In this round of resource consents, they want to take three times the volume of sand that’s in the entire Mangawhai Harbour spit. If they

take this quantity over the next quarter-century, imagine what we will lose. Marine life, surf breaks, bird habitats, beaches — even the whole harbour. “Do we want to be the ones to have to look our grandkids in the eyes and say we let this happen without a fight when they wish they had the beaches we have today?” As the campaign before the commissioners deciding on the consents, including one for onshore sand mining, a practice outlawed in every other developed country but New Zealand, ramps up, Ken and the three community groups opposed are planning a publicity campaign. It will culminate on Sunday, February 14 with a massed ‘stand up’ on Mangawhai’s beachfront. “We’re calling anglers, bach owners, schools, surf clubs, surf lifesavers, boaties; everyone who has dipped a toe in the water,” says Ken. “We want to gather a huge group to make a stand against this sand mining practice at noon on the 14th so that those making the decision will notice.” Sand harvested from the Bream Bay coast was laid down when the Waikato River flowed into the Firth of Thames and is not replaced when it is removed to fuel the building industry. ¢

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The tenth iteration of Mangawhai’s annual bowl jam skate competition is set for this Saturday, with thousands of skate fans and competitors descending on the small seaside town to watch the action. Situated at the Mangawhai Activity Zone’s skate bowl, the deepest and hence most challenging in the nation, the event attracts top names in the sport, from juniors to masters level. It has grown to become one of New Zealand’s biggest skate competitions, and those involved this year opine that 2021 will be the biggest year ever. “After the small Covid-19 scare we’ve had, everything is looking to go full steam ahead,” says MAZ stalwart Ken Rayward. “Locals and visitors are out here practising already, pushing themselves to the limits to perfect their technique on the bowls. “It’s both physical and mental development, however, while it’s a solo sport there is also a great sense of community respect and awareness. That’s amazing to see.” Some of that community sensibility is on display as athletes practise in the days leading up to the jam. Young skater Ace Findlay from Taranaki was present on Tuesday, with his family

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making the trip north early to allow plenty of training time. He was joined by Mangawhai’s own ‘Team No Limits’, a pair of young skaters sponsored by the store of the same name. Flea and Monty will be top rivals for Ace on Saturday, but during practice, there was none of the braggadocio and hype associated with some other sports. Umberto Skinner, across the road at No Limits, has high hopes for his young team; he’s a skater with a victorious history himself, and he says that victory is in the mindset. Camaraderie, testing oneself and being better today than yesterday are the things which he says competitors value in the sport. The Vans Mangawhai Bowl Jam is a huge drawcard for the town, boosting local tourism, and it wouldn’t be possible without a raft of skateinvolved sponsors, not the least of which is local surf and skate culture store Bammas. This Saturday, the action begins at 10.30am, with a grandstand being

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p Young skate athlete and bowl jam competitor Monty of Team No Limits gets in some practice ahead of one of New Zealand’s most hotly contested sporting events on Saturday

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Art spans from sea to sea u by Andy Bryenton

Two artists working in different media are joining forces to present their latest works in an exhibition that joins the west coast with the east. Two Artists Two Shores brings Jeanette Vickers and Donna Shadick together, counterpointing their unique visions. “In my latest exhibition Two Artists Two Shores with Jeanette, I wanted to explore some ocean-themed works, the mystery and fascination that surrounds many of the large mammals that inhabit the deep,” says Donna. “This show includes some fun paintings I really enjoyed creating, featuring birds wearing jewellery. Adorned with these emblems, they are an allegorical look at the way we often anthropomorphise birds we include in our lives.” Donna paints using fine oils on both boards and stretched canvas. Her bespoke jewellery features precious and semi-precious stones, pearls, sterling silver and gold. Visitors to gallery exhibitions in Dargaville and Mangawhai may recognise her name as the award-winning artist famed for her bold and lifelike depictions of animals, both wild and domesticated. In contrast to Donna’s use of paint and canvas, the creative process for Jeanette begins with photography, a medium which she has taken to its very outer limits, creating images which expand the microcosmos of nature into the realm of the abstract. “I wanted to photograph what the eye could not see, in part to show the world what was on their doorsteps, but was outside of their awareness,”

p Two artists come together to present a creative vision spanning east to west; Donna Shadick and Jeanette Vickers

she says, of developing this process through photographing everything from exotic fungi to ripples in the tide. For Two Artist Two Shores Jeanette presents her latest works, focussing on the iconic Kiwi paua shell ‘in ways you’ve never seen before’. Part of

what has made this possible is a new, cutting-edge camera, able to look even deeper into the texture and colour of her subjects. Jeanette says she’s been dreaming of such an artistic tool for some time, and now technology has caught up with her vision.

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p Bulbs Direct manager Kayne Gravett is asking Kaipara residents to nominate their favourite community group to receive free bulbs

A splash of spring for charity u by Liz Clark

Paparoa-based flower and bulb grower Bulbs Direct is calling for Kaipara residents to nominate a deserving local organisation to receive free spring flower bulbs. “We’ve always admired the work that community groups and charities do around the country. So to be able to give back to them, who themselves are constantly giving, is what this giveaway is all about,” said company manager and grower Kayne Gravett. Each year the family-owned company gives away thousands of bulbs to charity organisations, community groups, schools and non-profit entities for various projects. The organisations are nominated by their respective communities to receive spring bulbs from the Kaipara-based business. “Last year, we gave away 10,000

bulbs; this year we’ve decided to up the ante a smidgen,“ says Kayne. “Every spring bulb season we give away thousands of bulbs to groups dotted around the country. This year, we’ve increased it to 20,000 bulbs — so the more nominations, the merrier! “The Gravett family has been growing bulbs commercially for many, many moons — three generations of us.

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“We have two main production sites. The processing hub of the business is based in Paparoa, and the bulb and flower farm is situated in Waipu. “Our Waipu block possesses deep black, sandy peat — ideal for producing large, h e a l t hy, rounded bulbs.” In past years, Kayne says the company has donated bulbs to various organisations including hospices, cancer societies, schools,

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cycleways and “endless amounts of small community gardens.” The business mainly gives away daffodil bulbs ready for autumn planting. “We mainly use daffodils, as they are super-easy to grow and can be left in the ground year-after-year. “Being Kaipara based, we really want to see some bulbs staying locally. We all know a group that deserves a garden full of spring colour! We’re asking for people to nominate a community group, charity, school, etc. Visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/bulbsdirect to nominate your favourite group or email info@bulbsdirect.co.nz.” ¢

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A dash of fragrant paradise u by Liz Clark

The sweet scent, bright colours and form of tropical frangipani blooms can bring a touch of paradise to the garden. As the genus is known by, Plumeria was named in honour of 17th-century botanist and Catholic monk Charles Plumier. The more commonly-used name frangipani was derived from a 16th-century Italian, Marquis Frangipani. His family claimed to have invented an artificial scent mimicking the plantsâ€™ fragrance. Frangipani can be found globally, in tropical and subtropical regions. The plants are deciduous, woody trees reaching heights of up to eight metres in warm sheltered areas. However, most are grown in containers and

are favourites for courtyards, small gardens and indoor plants. The plants should be kept in a frost-free environment sheltered from the wind. Careful attention should be paid to the root systems during repotting as these are easily damaged. Frangipani growers recommend placing the plants in heavy containers to prevent being blown over in strong winds. During the summer growing period, an application of a high-potash fertiliser should be made at least three times during the season. Plants also benefit from a combination of high-quality

compost and potting mix to retain vigour. Watering should be evenly applied without the plants being allowed to dry out or be too wet. After the plants become dormant during winter, remove them to a sheltered and dry position to prevent damage from wind and frosts. The soil should be allowed to dry out with the occasional light watering to keep the root system active. Avoid any application of fertiliser during the dormant period. Frangipani is a relatively easycare plant requiring minimal effort to

grow and is little troubled by pests. However, always be vigilant during the growing season for red spider mites, under the leaves, and scale insects. Spray with an appropriate insecticide as required. Rust appears just before leaf drop in autumn. Remove the leaves and use a fungicide to prevent any further issues. With more than 350 named cultivars available, choose a plant to match your colour and flower form preferences. Many are available at your local nursery or search for available varieties online.

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Educators upskill

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The last weekday, before school begins for 2020, was a chance for every educator in the Northern Wairoa region to gather for a day of professional development, with a keynote speech by education professor Russell Bishop ONZM.

p Teachers from early childhood through to secondary level gather together for a professional development day in Te Kopuru; it’s all about providing better outcomes for Kaipara students

Members of the Northern Wairoa Kahui Ako, a group of like-minded teachers spanning early childhood to secondary level education, gathered together to hear Professor Bishop speak and to take part in a series of seminars aimed at developing a better educational experience for Kaipara youth. The venue was Te Kopuru school, which welcomed delegates with a powhiri before the start of speeches and workshops. Two local principals lead the NWKA group; Mike Houghton

and Lee Anderson, and it was by their efforts that the professional development day was convened. The core subjects covered were transition within schools, localised curriculum and wellbeing in schools. The first addresses the path from home to early childhood learning and through the levels of education toward a career or tertiary study. The second seeks to incorporate more local history and culture into the national curriculum. The third is all about building the

relationship between parents and educators to encourage wellbeing and create a supportive environment. “We’re very pleased to see such a large turnout for this day,” said Lee Anderson. “We have teachers and educators, board members, teacher aides and many more involved in learning, here to share ideas. This is for the benefit of our students, that’s the primary reason we’ve come together.” As well as Professor Bishop, workshop leaders included Jenna

Crowley, TeAhua Park, Tracey Lawson, Dianne Oge, Ali Robinson and Rebecca Thomas, covering themes as disparate as leadership, mathematics engagement and how to create a family-like context for learning in the classroom. After lunch, second keynote speaker Koro Toko addressed the assembled educators with a detailed history of the Northern Wairoa, which Lee Anderson picked as a muchanticipated oration. ¢

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p Brett Sutherland believes native birds of New Zealand are one of our most treasured species and is using his carving skills to preserve their images

A vision of natural treasures u by Ann van Engelen

Mangawhai wood carving artist Brett Sutherland has a vision to remind us of the natural treasures we have, and once had, around us by carving images of native birds into native timbers. Brett learned the art of bone carving when he was 16 years old, and the skill enabled him to travel the world. “We are all artists in different mediums. If you are a writer, or good at making food, you are an artist. Everybody has something they are good at with natural ability,” says Brett. “I carved miniature compact sculptures called Netsuke and ended up in St Martin on my catamaran that I built in Brazil. I was known as the bone carver of the Caribbean and became a tattoo artist as well to diversify my creative options. Carving is my place of Zen. I believe if you discover something you Zen with, you are doing God’s work. Even though we don’t need carving, it is our culture. “While in Alaska in the 1990s, I discovered Woolly Mammoth Tusk is available and I became a greenie, zoologist, ivory carver. You are not

endangering anything using Woolly Mammoth Tusk. Eventually I returned to New Zealand because my mum became ill. I was one of the first people to present ivory carving in New Zealand and I also built one of the first tiny

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oystercatcher, white-faced heron, pied shag and the spoonbill. I fell in love with totem poles when I was living in British Columbia, travelling on a motorcycle, staying with indigenous carvers on reservations. I was totally

I always knew that one day I would carve my own totem

homes in New Zealand in her driveway in Hamilton. Since then I worked in the film industry making items such as costumes, armour and helmets.” Brett is also a zoologist and recently completed his first full-sized totara totem pole of six coastal native birds relevant to the Mangawhai and Kaipara area. This now graces a local property. “I always knew that one day I would carve my own totem. The coastal native birds are the fairy tern, kingfisher,

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drawn to their stories, designs, what they represent and why. “The Native Americans have a ceremony for each pole, as they say once a totem is raised, the pole takes on a spirit and becomes alive. When it eventually falls they leave it as that is what the pole wants to do. Some can be standing for 100 years before falling over. “To begin a large piece I firstly make a miniature called a maquette. Then

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“I first carved miniature poles as examples. The large totem took me some 400 hours to create

I pull the bark off the log, set it up on stands and draw the plan onto the wood.” Brett makes the first cuts on the totem with a chainsaw. “From there it is all chisel work and no sandpaper. Each piece is finished with oil to protect the wood. I started during the first lockdown and was very happy carving all day. I finally had the time to realise what I want to do without the distractions of having to make money. “I first carved miniature poles as examples. The large totem took me some 400 hours to create and the miniatures took up to 50 hours each. My nine-bird pole has three common species, three endangered and three extinct. Other sets include eight commonly seen native birds, eight endangered and eight extinct New Zealand native birds.

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“I believe our most treasured thing is genetics and that means life. We need sculptures that are seen and understood. My idea is to have my sculptures full size for public display. They are not only educational but interactive and represent what is important. I see our birds as the most treasured taonga that we have and want to custom design totems with specific birds for all areas of New Zealand. “There is nothing more important in my view than what is seen around us, what is not commonly seen and that which has gone before us such as moa. People see them and say it would be amazing to see these species walking around today. “I am self-taught because at school my teacher was uninterested in helping me. My carvings are specific for all people and subjects that I believe

are important to us all. The biggest honour I have had was a master carver offering me to attend a carving school in Whakatane. That was a rare opportunity for someone like myself but I was returning overseas at the time. “I hope to assist youth to learn to carve once I get more large commissions. No one in my family knew anything about carving so I had no support. “I was on my own trying to feel my way. Often young boys need an outlet and through helping me they may find inspiration and then enrol in a proper course. “I feel I can support the greater community this way as I didn’t have that opportunity as a child. “I now own a block and planted 2,500 native trees and built 13 birdhouses to encourage the birdlife back to the area. Building my tiny house freed me from

the burden of being a rent slave. Not only am I virtually rent-free, it allowed me the freedom to be happy and save money to buy land. “I am open to commissions and my works are for sale by contacting me at bonecarver@yahoo.com. My plan is to create works for different regions with extinct, endangered and commonly seen birds. The West Coast of the South Island may have totally different species to Hawke’s Bay, Waikato or Northland. “Wood and bone carving as a career is heartful and positive to me. It has good presence, is life-giving and real, as opposed to unnatural materials that end up in the landfill. “Art enriches us. You can argue we don’t need it but it helps identify another aspect of ourselves. It is the most valuable thing besides our genetics.” ¢

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Love your home u by Andy Bryenton

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There’s a point at which it’s time to go beyond the style guides that detail the latest trends in interior design and embrace the things which you genuinely want in your home. Here are the five top ways, according to international interior design gurus, to turn a blank canvas into a unique space. We shouldn’t be building or designing our homes for the next owner, but like a car shopper choosing nondescript silver or white paint, we often put resale before personality, leading to interior spaces which look more like a luxury hotel than a lived-in ‘nest’. This can lead to a nagging discomfort, a feeling of being a stranger in a space you’ve commissioned to relax in. Art could be one remedy. Buying some bold canvases by local artists shows personal taste and immediately marks a room as your own, while also supporting the local creative scene. You won’t break the bank with most original works by Kaipara artists, and your aesthetic choice can transform a space with colour, interest and obvious personality. In a world of crisp, off-white, brand new surfaces, a little bit of retro can go a long way. Renovating? Seek out recycled or vintage doors, stained glass windows, interesting furniture or

feature fittings to lend a fresh build some old-world charm. One vintage item, carefully selected, can define a room, blending the aesthetics of your favourite period (baroque, art deco, retro-futurist or 80s Bauhaus for example) with modern functionality. Feature walls and floors speak for themselves. Splash out with colour to break up large rooms and make a bold statement. Vinyls and carpets come in any shade you like to help establish your look. Similarly, in a very manufactured space, the strategic use of plants can create a sense of decisive choice as well as adding some colour. Indoor plants, air plants, cacti and succulents banish austerity from a space and make it look more natural, and experts agree that having some growing things indoors helps balance the flow from indoors to out. Finally, there’s a resurgence of having books on display, as the printed word

on paper becomes less of a necessity and more of a personal indulgence. A bookshelf in the living area sparks conversation, provides easy access to entertainment and inspiration, and makes a statement about your

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During the late 19th century, the kauri milling industry at Whakapirau progressed from small-scale to an industry exporting thousands of cubic metres of sawn timber overseas. With the vast tracts of kauri forests in the Otamatea area easily accessible and the early arrivals from the Albertland Settlement Scheme, full advantage was taken of the resource. Boatbuilder William James Symonds established a workshop at Pahi during the early phase of European settlement. Initially, Symonds began his trade using the pit-sawing methods common during the time. The native of Shipbourne, Kent, England was noted as being ‘a handyman with saws’. His experience in crosscutting and pitsawing proved invaluable in assisting other settlers in the construction of their homes in Paparoa after arrival from Auckland. Symonds was also adept at manufacturing iron products as one reporter noted during a visit in 1876. ‘Mr Symonds is turning out some useful and well-made articles in boat building, blacksmith’s work, tinware, etc. The most noticeable articles your reporter inspected were several ovens, in the approved colonial style, that would compete favourably with anything manufactured in Auckland.’ In the same year, he procured a steam engine to work a small sawmilling plant to cut kauri planks as well as manufacture door and window sashes. Henry Hook in his edited retelling of The Albertlanders wrote: ‘Spare timber from a tree cut for bridge-building on the Pahi Road towards Mr Hames’ was secured,

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hauled to the Pahi River with bullocks, taken down to Symonds’ mill at Pahi, cut up, brought back in a raft, and then again hauled from the landing some distance to where the house was to be built.’ By 1886, Symonds had established a sawmilling complex on the opposite side of the Arapaoa River in a small inlet close to where the former North

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