mahurangi matters, 19 august, 2015, local link

17MahurangimattersAugust 19, 2015

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What form does your support take?We donate goods and services – trucks, machine hire and vouchers, plus sponsor with either monetary or material donations. We also advertise with the local sports clubs. Is there a special moment you can share that highlights the importance of giving to a particular group?Every time we do a sponsorship, we’re thanked for the support. We like to think they’ll come to us the next time they need a driveway or something like that, but honestly, we do it for the thanks we get in return.Do you use/support other local

businesses for your supplies/services?Always where possible we try to buy everything locally, regardless of price. If there isn’t someone here with what we need, we go further afield, but we really do like to support other local businesses, and we expect them to do the same.How many locals does your business employ?Upwards of 30 on a regular basis.Why do you think it’s important for locals to ‘shop locally’?Shopping local provides local employment and enables local business to give back to the community in return. It’s a win-win.

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Mason Contractors has been in business regionally for 40 years. Lance O’Callaghan and his partners took the thriving business on two years ago.Which regional charitable groups, not-for-profits, or schools does your business support on a regular basis?Warkworth Wellsford Hospice, Warkworth Trolley Derby, Santa Parade, bowling clubs (Warkworth and Snells Beach), Warkworth Gamefish Club, Springboard, Warkworth Fire Brigade, local rugby and hockey clubs, local schools and kindergartens, Warkworth & Wellsford A&P shows, local service groups, and more.What made you decide to support these particular groups?We definitely like supporting everyone, especially the local schools and sports groups. Whenever they come to us, we’re always willing to donate because they’re both so important to the region. Locals in the community support us in business, so it’s important that we give something back in some way.

There is more behind the shop fronts lining the streets of Mahurangi than

meets the eye. Local businesses provide much more than just goods and services for the region – they help make up the fabric of the community. Money spent locally returns to the community in a myriad of ways which simply doesn’t happen when people head to the city or shop online. Research shows that every dollar spent locally is recycled back into the community, employing a local person, being re-spent at another local business or through donations to clubs, sports teams, charities and schools.But without local spending, the whole cycle falls over. It would be a bleak calendar with no Kowhai Festival, no school fairs, no A&P Show, and no trolley derby.

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Elite Window Solutions has been helping people build their dream homes for 10 years. They have a reputation for understanding their clients needs, producing quality products and excellent after sales service.Which regional charitable groups, not-for-profits, or schools does your business support on a regular basis?We support Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Snells Beach School, as well as smaller children’s charities in the region.What made you decide to support these particular groups?Supporting our local school is a priority for us. Making sure the children have what they need to participate in sports and other events.What form does your support take?We support the school with sports uniforms, most recently for touch rugby and the three hockey teams. We also support the school with their advertising and fundraising initiatives. We help our local children’s charities by supporting their special events.Is there a special moment you can share that highlights the importance of giving to a particular group?We live quite a distance from the nearest hospital, so supporting the Westpac Rescue Helicopter is very important to us. How many locals does your business employ?We have a staff of 14.

Elite Windows director, Angela Brangwynne.

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Do you use/support other local businesses for your supplies/services?Yes, we do! We use local businesses whenever we can. This includes builders, electricians, plumbers and retailers.Why do you think it’s important

for locals to ‘shop locally’?We want to see Warkworth thrive! The best way to help this happen is by supporting local businesses. These businesses, in turn, can support the community. It’s a case of working together to achieve a bright future.

Show home wins GoldThe House Company in Warkworth picked up the GIB Show Home Award (Gold & Category winner) at the Auckland Registered Master Builders 2015 House of the Year gala event this month. The House Company will now go up against other Gold Award winners from throughout NZ. The national finalists will be re-judged to determine the overall national winners, which will be announced in November. Other Gold Award winners were Steve Haycock Construction, for a home built in Pakiri, which won in the Nulook New Home $650,000 category, and Richard Wilcock Builder for a home built in Warkworth, which won in the Carters New Home $1-$2 million category. Maddren Homes picked up a Silver Award in the $400,000-$500,000 category.

Traveller’s favouriteThe Matakana Village Pub has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award. The award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve great traveller reviews on TripAdvisor. Certificate of Excellence winners include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a superior customer experience. The pub’s general manager Duncan Anderson says winning the award is a source of pride for the whole team. “We’d like to thank all of our past guests who took the time to complete a review. There is no greater seal of approval than being recognised by our customers for our food, beverages and service.”

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Bayleys in the North has 11 offices – Warkworth, Omaha Beach, Mahurangi East, Orewa Beach, Whangaparaoa, Mangawhai, Bream Bay, Whangarei, Dargaville, Paihia and Kerikeri. Director Mark Macky believes that giving back to the local community is an important part of business – as well as sponsoring and supporting many local community groups and initiatives, Mark serves as the president of the Warkworth A&P Society and is a trustee of the Matakana Coast Trail Trust.Who do you support on a regular basis?The Make a Wish, Warkworth A & P Show, Omaha Surf Lifesaving Club, Omaha Beach Golf Club, Warkworth Wellsford Hospice, Matakana School, Springboard, Mahurangi Junior Rugby, Mahurangi College First XV, Mahurangi East Bowling Club and Mahurangi East Tennis Club.What made you decide to support these particular groups?We are passionate about our local community. We honestly believe a lot of people in our area don’t know how lucky they are to live in such a great district. Part of owning a business in the community is also about being able to give back. What form does your support take?We are the principal sponsor of quite a number of causes in the local area which are done on a commercial sponsorship basis. However, we’ve

Bayleys director Mark Macky.

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also run many, many fundraisers in the last decade in the local area and we’ve become reasonably adept at it. So, in addition to standard sponsorship, we’ve also got behind some really good local causes and helped them raise a significant amount of money to continue their good works – our team help with getting donations and our wonderful auctioneers are then very good at auctioning them off for good money.

Is there a special moment you can share that highlights the importance of giving to a particular group?The Warkworth A&P Show got very close to closing a couple of years ago due to lack of funding. This would have been terrible – it’s the second oldest show in NZ. With the growth in our town in the last few years, and the huge amount planned in the next two decades, hanging on to our rural history and heritage is critical. We

came on board as the principal sponsor, have helped with some fundraising activities and now the show is in a much strong position which is great. We’ve got another fundraiser coming up in January – just before the show. Springboard is another great local cause that feels really good to help and support. The work they do with troubled youths in the local community is inspiring and helping these kids who have a hard road, and then watching them grow and flourish is quite amazing. Gary Diprose and his team do a great job. Next fundraiser is booked for October 17 at Ascension – make sure you come along!How many locals does your business employ?There are 24 in the Rodney North team and we’ve got another 85 spread from Orewa in to Kerikeri.Do you use/support other local businesses for your supplies/services?Absolutely, wherever possible. We’re really passionate about this. We’ve got to look after each other and help each other out wherever we can.Why do you think it’s important for locals to ‘shop locally’?We live in a beautiful part of the world with some great local communities. We want to see the people in our communities do well, and encourage businesses to grow locally so that there is more employment for people locally. Shopping locally is an important part of this.


Skywork Helicopters was established in 1997 and is 100% New Zealand family owned and operated. The director/chief pilot Roger Stevenson and line pilots have more than 50 years of professional helicopter operations experience between them.Which regional charitable groups, not-for-profits, or schools does your business support on a regular basis?We have been supporting the Matakana Primary School Gala for over 25 years, along with Mangawhai Gala for over 15 years. Over the years we have regularly supported other local schools such as Tomarata, Kaipara and Warkworth where we can, as well as Hospice.What made you decide to support these particular groups?Neville Stevenson used to do the joy rides at Matakana School in the 80s and then his son Roger took over and now his son Greg is carrying on the tradition. Our families have strong roots to Matakana – five generations have been pupils at the school. We also appreciate the support the community gives our business.What form does your support take?Cash donations plus we donate scenic flights, goods and we also host visits from childcare centres where they can go through the hangar and see a helicopter up close. Also students from the college have visited to get a better understanding of what an aviation career is, whether it be as a pilot, an engineer or ground crew.

Shona and her brother Greg Stevenson.

Skywork: “Support starts locally”

Is there a special moment you can share that highlights the importance of giving to a particular group?Giving to a particular group creates a special bond. Giving back to a school that we have a close association with is always a great pleasure and we love the feedback we get from these organisations which we have, in some small way, helped to reach their goals, whether it be the Mangawhai netball courts or the Matakana School pool.How many individuals does your business employ?In total, 21 over three regional bases.

Do you use/support other local businesses?Yes, we do – from buying new vehicles and repairs to supplies and services – for everything or anything we always go local first!Why do you think it’s important for locals to ‘shop locally’?We are all here to support each other. We start up these businesses in the area because we love the place and we enjoy the community. When everybody puts an effort in to support each other and shop locally it goes a long way. If you think you can get a better deal

somewhere else, it’s better to ring your local shop/service and let them know and see if they can match it or help you in some way. We are a small town, everybody knows everybody and helping one another can go a long way and something good always comes out at the other end. Our business needs this support in order that it can survive and provide regional local services such as on-call firefighting, power line survey and repairs after storms to places like Matakana, Great Barrier and Kawau Island, and not forgetting the search and rescue missions we are involved in.


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Northland Waste was formed in 2009 following the amalgamation of several independently owned refuse and recycling companies in the Northland region. The company is proudly 100% New Zealand owned and operated. It provides a variety of residential and commercial waste collection services throughout Northland.Which regional charitable groups, not-for-profits, or schools does your business support on a regular basis?Warkworth-Wellsford Hospice is the biggest focus of charitable dollars for us, though we do support smaller groups around the region.What made you decide to support these particular groups? All of the groups we support are fantastic community organisations that not only appreciate the support, but also need it.What form does your support take?Through our successful orange

rubbish bag campaign, Northland Waste has contributed over $9000 in the last year alone.How many locals does your business employ? Northland Waste employs more than 120 people over the Rodney and Northland regions.Do you use/support other local businesses for your supplies/services? We absolutely do! We’re locally owned but are faced with major competitors owned by offshore interests, so we know how important it is to support other local businesses.Why do you think it’s important for locals to ‘shop locally’? We value the local relationships that are created by using local business and, in turn, the business this brings. It’s important to ensure employment and ultimately spending dollars to keep our local economy strong.

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We were thrilled that grey-faced petrel reared six chicks at Tawharanui last year – three were in nest boxes installed to improve breeding opportunities for seabirds. While not threatened, grey-faced petrel and other seabirds once bred in enormous numbers on the mainland of New Zealand and played a crucial role in the formation of our fertile soils. Because of the density of the original seabird population – before people, rats, stoats, cats and dogs arrived and ruined their breeding habitat – the poo dropped on the forests as they returned from days at sea provided essential nutrients that fed the trees that protected the birds and housed the lizards and so on. You might say our verdant forest landscape was based on seabird evacuations.The significant benefit our seabirds have on habitat is something that we are keen to reinstate at Tawharanui so we have installed solar-powered bird callers and nest boxes and have made considerable progress towards restoring colonies of grey-faced petrel, fluttering shearwater and diving petrels. In May this year, we were surprised to find one of the nest boxes occupied by a pair of little penguin – also known as little blue penguins or korora – a threatened species in New Zealand.Conventional wisdom suggested that the much larger petrels would see them off. We were shocked to find a dead grey-faced petrel with nasty head injuries in the nest box the following week. Even worse was to follow when we later found a second dead petrel with similar injuries at the entrance to the box. There was obviously some alarm when the dead birds were found. One bird was identified by its leg band as having previously bred at Tawharanui. Could penguins really have done this or was there a more sinister scenario? Investigations were made. Questions asked. Game cameras, tracking tunnels and rat traps installed and one bird was sent to Massey University for an autopsy. And the outcome?Little penguins, those cute and much loved creatures, have a dark side. Approach with caution! Having set up home in the nest box, all evidence points to them literally pecking the petrels to death. Such is the challenge of conservation projects; unintended consequences that in themselves are good can have a negative outcome for another species. Last year we were delighted to find a little penguin nest in the same vicinity as the seabird nest box sites. We didn’t anticipate penguins occupying a nest box, with fatal consequences. We can nurture species and keep them safe from predators, it seems, but not from nature. There is a good outcome, of course. The penguin pair are incubating an egg and we have several grey-faced petrels on eggs in nest boxes and natural burrows nearby. Meanwhile, we have completed another very successful planting season, with over 20,000 plants now growing on former pasture-land. The area that we have been planting over the last three seasons is home to some of our takahe. A pair of one of the rarest birds in the world were happily bumbling about in the young growth just a couple of hundred metres away from where the public were planting. As always, our grateful thanks to everyone who came to help and who contributed to the revegetation of Tawharanui Open Sanctuary.DateclaimerThe next TOSSI workday will be Sunday September 6, followed by the Tossi annual general meeting after lunch.

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Snells Beach youth service, Springboard, is launching a survey of Mahurangi businesses to help tailor a programme to eliminate youth unemployment in the region.Springboard founder Gary Diprose says the organisation is shifting its focus to get employers more involved in tackling unemployment.“We need to change thinking to get buy-in from employers. We’ve spent a long time focusing on youth, but employers are half the story,” Gary says.Springboard Future Works manager Peter Meafou says the survey will give young people a clear idea of what preparation they need to do to enter a certain career and help shape their pathway into work. We recognise there are a lot of issues with employing young people, especially ones from tough backgrounds, but we need to show them that young people are valuable to businesses and will make their business better,” Peter says. “We want to work with businesses to find out exactly what we can do to make employing youth a more attractive prospect. “If we can hear from 100 different business about what would lead them to employ more young people, then that is a hugely valuable resource to reducing youth unemployment.”Springboard works with about 28 unemployed youth and has developed two programmes which try to remove barriers to employment by ensuring they have drivers licences, basic qualifications and a “work-ready attitude”.

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Youth who gain employment through the programme will have a Springboard ‘coach’, who will regularly meet with them for the first three months of the job to ensure they are on track.“We don’t want it to be like other courses, where people are dropped once they get into a job,” Gary says. “We want to use the relationships we have built with the kids to ensure this isn’t just a short-lived change. We want to get these youth into careers.”Getting youth into work through the programme provides a huge motivation boost, he says.“They can see that if they apply themselves then it will feed into a job. It gives them a way forward.”Tree Contractors owner Linus Wood employed a youth from Springboard about three months ago and encourages other employers to them a chance.“We need to train young people and employ them locally, rather than having all the youth of the area heading to Auckland for work,” Linus says. “I think it’s time for employers to step up. I got myself in trouble when I was growing up in Mahurangi as a teenager. I got a criminal record and spent time on the dole and had to find my way out of that. Now that I run my own company I can give people a hand up who find themselves in a bad space.”

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