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Issue 133
May 2011
Otakanini finalist in Maori farming awards
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Sustainable farming, culturally sensitivepractices and new initiatives at OtakaniniTopu near Helensville have impressedjudges 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 residents in ourfront page story on the Otakanini Topu farm. Also 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 the formal series ofsubmissions and hearings to follow. For further information contact a local boardmember or email: [email protected].
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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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� Men in the Anzac Parade, April 24, 1947
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Dianne was previously the Head ofWholesale Distribution with ASB GroupInvestments and has also acted as thenational sales manager and relationshipmanager for Colonial First StateInvestments. She is currently a directorof AsureQuality Limited and Chair of IrisLimited, which provides communitybased services to people withdisabilities or health problems.
"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.
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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
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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.
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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 which will include dataprojectors for the classrooms.
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O l d s c h o o lphotos related toWaimauku Schooland d is t r i c t a resought for the 90thJubilee in July thisyear.
J u b i l e ecoordinator RockyRoberts said thep h o t o g r a p h sreceived already arep r o v i d i n g g r e a tinformation about 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 the last reunionwhich was 15 years ago, says Rocky.They were either too young or overseas,and this is a great opportunity for them to
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� The single Waimauku School building in 1933
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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Frank McCullough, principal ofHelensville Primary from 1965 to 1978,lived life to the full as the people of theHelensville and Whangaparaoa districtswho spoke at his funeral on March 25testified.
His enthusiasm for his family, histeaching and his leisure time activities(drama, Lions Club and othercommuni ty organisat ions) 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 1965 hecontinued to introduce new ideas to theschool curriculum and programme.Team teaching, club activities, readingand maths initiatives and dramainvolved not only the teachers andstudents, but parents and thecommunity as well.
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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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Stuart, who takes care of the retailside of the business, says the recessionhas meant farmers have held ontoexisting vehicles for longer which hascreated a massive demand for secondhand quad bikes. The few they get “justdisappear”.
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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.
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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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Helensville Birthing Centre is your local
community facility. It provides a free service for
women who choose to give birth in a low-tech
environment. Alternatively, women who give
birth in hospital can then transfer to us for the
opportunity to rest and establish breastfeeding.
You are welcome to call in and have a look
around, or browse our facilities online.
Helensville Birthing Centre is your local
community facility. It provides a free service for
women who choose to give birth in a low-tech
environment. Alternatively, women who give
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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 [email protected] or phonePauline on 021 158 6859.
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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, stoves, dishwashers, washingmachines; roofing iron; metal piping; venetianblinds; computers; batteries; car panels; cars;metal shelving; filing cabinets; machinery; lawnmowers; engines; and so on.
Tamaki Sports Academy offers mentoring,coaching and work experience to SouthAuckland youth who have dropped out of themainstream school system but who show somesporting talent.Academy members are enrolledin the Correspondence School, and worktowards unit standard credits and nationalqualifications.
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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 using thecomplementary modalities of First LightFlower Essences of NZ, Reiki andcrystals.
All originate from ancient culturesand many associated wisdoms tofacilitate healing in the 21st century.
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City left behind for bush and birdthose emotions and beliefs that cancontribute to illness, stress or 'dis-ease',says Susan.
The Healing Tree's natural andgentle healings release deep seatedtrauma, emotional pain, negativeattitudes, self limiting beliefs andthought patterns while supporting apeaceful and dignified transitionalpassage.
Susan offers confidential one on oneappointments, distant healings, emailand phone consultations. For furtherinformation call Susan on 420 3478.
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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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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 hunt