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Electromagnetic fields, Ecology changed magnetic field it would seem there exists
the potential for very far ranging effects among ma-
and Economics rine organisms in general as this enzyme will also
exist in other species.
Few people understand the importance of electro-
magnetic fields in nature. At school we all learnt
Finally, for sessile organisms or nearly immobile or-
from watching iron filings changing their position
ganisms in a marine environment (e.g. oysters, cor-
when the switch is turned on that a magnetic field
als, sea anemones and barnacles) sexual reproduc-
occurs around a wire carrying a current. Some of us
tion can be a problem. Some solve the problem by
managed to come to terms with the generation of
having very long penises (e.g. barnacles) but for
electricity resulting from a turning metal object in a
many others the synchronization of reproduction by
magnetic field. This is why we have turbines in hy-
moon or tide is critical. The progeny from these or-
dro electric power stations, wind turbines and now
ganisms become part of the zooplankton for their
tidal turbines. So it is irrefutable that once you talk
early life stages and the zooplankton feeds every-
about electricity you are talking about magnetic
thing from juvenile snapper to whales. Past research
fields.
has shown that these rhythms may be upset by local
electromagnetic events.
Most biological research in this area has been cen-
tred on fish and bird migrations. They are able to
I would like the people of Kaipara to consider the lo-
detect minute differences in the earth’s magnetic
cal economics of the proposed tidal turbine develop-
field and use these differences to navigate. For ex-
ment at the entrance to the Kaipara Harbour A re-
ample, salmon use the earth’s magnetic field to mi-
turn of about $600 million per annum from the tidal
grate to the right harbour or estuary mouth and then
turbines based on current power prices is probable if
they use chemical cues to find the exact river they
they fuel the equivalent of 250 000 homes. Although
were spawned in.
this is calculated on retail rates it is a good return as
Crest’s investment is only $600 million over 10 years
Research has shown that if magnets are placed in and they want resource consent for 35 years. Not
Fyke nets 70% to 90% more salmon enter the nets one of their shareholders lives in Northland, some
than nets without magnets. Magnetic material has live overseas and the shareholding had a very limited
been found in the bodies of a number of migrating number of subscribers. I would like to ask the En-
fish species, thus local changes in magnetic fields vironment Court and the New Zealand Govern-
could confuse migrating snapper. Godwits use a ment if the destruction of the Kaipara harbour fishery,
combination of visual and magnetic cues for their in- the West Coast snapper fishery and possibly all ma-
credible migration from Siberia to New Zealand. This rine life in the area is worth it. There are rumours in
may become a relevant fact if we are considering marine research circles that a significant proportion
using our coastlines for wind turbines. How much of East Coast snapper use the Kaipara at some time
are we willing to sacrifice to our power entrepreneurs in their lifetime as well. What will become of North-
and our own greed for power? land’s tourism and fishing industry?

Invertebrates also use magnetic cues for migra- Finally, reproductive effects can be difficult to detect
tion. Northern Hemisphere lobsters will navigate us- in trials as most researchers are inclined to dismiss
ing magnetic cues when 12 to 37 Km from unfamiliar these effects as a consequence of a bad season. A
locations. New Zealand crayfish have one of the short term trial of 3 years (the time it takes snapper
most amazing migrations in the world; they walk all to become reproductive if reared in the Kaipara)
the way from Northland and everywhere in between could miss everything.
to Fiordland to reproduce. Local fishermen say they
regularly see them walk across the entrance to the
- Colleen Jamieson
Kaipara Harbour. Would changes in the magnetic
field associated with the tidal turbines at the entrance
to the Kaipara Harbour affect our crayfish migration?

There are two other aspects of biology that are af-

fected by magnetic fields. Exposure of fertilized
eggs of a sea urchin to electromagnetic fields leads
to a dramatic loss of synchronization in cell cycles
producing abnormal embryos. Most interestingly this
effect is mediated by the behaviour of an enzyme
which loses 50% of its activity in electromagnetic
fields. If this enzyme behaves abnormally in a
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we need outside help, which only the Son of God

The New Vicarage can supply. A ‘spring clean’ just doesn’t do it, we
need a completely new move, where we move
- Rodney O. Dunlop
priorities, values and expectations. Jesus comes
by his loving spirit, to help us do the sorting,
As most in the community now know, I have
cleaning out the jealousies, bitterness and hurts
moved into the New Vicarage on Hurndall Street.
of the past. He comes to show us what old habits
Prior to Christmas we held a special gathering
need to be discarded all together, and will help
where we expressed our thanks for all who had
us to build into our lives ,what will make life both
made this grand home possible and asked God
easier and fulfilling.
to bless both the building and all the people who
would benefit from its presence and the ministry
Every house or home is of course built for people
which we trust will flow from it. While the Angli-
to live in. Who we live with is very important. Je-
can Church is at present a small group of faithful
sus says that he is knocking on the door of our
Christians in this community, the presence of the
lives and desires to come in and live with us. He
new Vicarage is a sign that we wish to serve this
says that whoever opens the door and welcomes
community and its people for a long time to come
Him in, will experience his power and grace.
and that we believe strongly in the Christian mes-
Many can testify to the effect Jesus has when He
sage, that God’s love made known to us in Jesus
takes up residence at our invitation. Like any
Christ, still changes and transforms lives to all
move , in can be traumatic, but it’s a move noone
who open themselves to it. We long to see others
ever regrets, He helps us to begin again and dis-
experiencing this “amazing grace” and are keen
cover a whole new way of living and loving. Is it
to help anyone and everyone find for themselves
time you “made a move ?”
what the power of God’s love can do, as we
share in a living relationship with the Son of God.

The move from the old Vicarage to the new was

a relatively easy task. But moving is said to be
one of the most stressful activities of life, and
having had quite a number in my life, I am aware
that it involves lots of sorting, packing, re evaluat-
ing resources, off loading what’s not needed, pri-
oritising things and making necessary
changes. Its often the time for a good “shake
up”. Some people hate the thought of ever hav-
ing to move, because the process appears to be
too stressful, so they try to avoid it at all costs.
While any ‘move’ is very challenging, it invariable
gives new opportunities to make the new
house into a new and better home than we have
ever had before, and to develop new opportuni-
ties of hospitality and service to others.

In many ways, life is like living in a house, and for

all of us, there are times when we should ‘make a
move’. Life can become cluttered; we accumulate
dirt and rubbish that’s unhealthy and harmful; we
hoard memories that should be cleaned out; we
store ‘stuff’ from the past that we no longer need;
we outgrow what we have always done, and
there is a need to make a “fresh start”. The Chris-
tian Message says that Jesus has come into the
world to help us through this traumatic move we
all need to make. We can’t ‘fix it’ by ourselves, so
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HOMEBUILDERS from Denise and the Team

MAUNGATUROTO/PAPAROA
I hope you’ve all had a lovely break, funny how MAUNGATUROTO PUBLIC LIBRARY
fast those lazy hazy days of summer holidays go BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR
eh! I really enjoyed my few days in Auckland,
visited the Parnell Rose Gardens, lovely, and of
FEBRUARY
course did some shopping. It’s great to spend
time with family and enjoy the great weather. BRYCE COURTNEY – “THE STORY OF
Then it was time to catch up on some jobs DANNY DUNN”
around home, something that always makes me Once again Bryce Courtney’s latest novel is a
feel good. great read with his wonderful characters and
amazing turn of phrase. It is set against a
I would like to use this column to thank Bret and backdrop of Australian pubs and politics as
Jasmine of Beejays for their huge contribution to well as the 2nd World War and the effect it
the Seniors Christmas Lunch. Without their help has on Danny Dunn after spending time in a
the lunch would not have gone so smoothly and Japanese Concentration Camp. He returns
our task would have been much bigger. You
home after the War a broken man but with
guys did a fabulous job and we are all very grate-
ful. the help of his family manages to salvage his
life.
We are looking for another volunteer to help out
in the Community House. NEW CHILDREN’S BOOKS:
This involves arriving around 9am, staying until “Hairy Maclary’s Bone” by Lynley Dodd
about 3pm, answering the phone, greeting folk “Fantastic Mr Fox” by Roald Dahl
who call in and doing some odd jobs as they crop “Just Me and My Babysitter” by Mercer Mayer
up. In we return offer a happy working environ- “The Dance of the Dinosaurs” by Colin & Jac-
ment and some fun along the way. This is not qui Hawkins
onerous and you will not be asked to do cleaning and many more now on the shelves.
or anything you are not comfortable doing. So we
ask you to give it some thought.
MEMBERSHIP: Have you paid your fam-
We are looking at hiring another staff member as ily membership for the year of $10 yet? It
our work load increases, so you will be seeing a was due 31 January.
new face around the Community House. By the
next issue I should know for sure who that will be
and will introduce you to her.

The next Seniors Lunch is on the 3rd of Febru-

ary in the hall behind the Anglican Church, if
you haven’t been before be brave and come
along, this is a great time of catching up and
chatting to your peers. Transport is available,
just call us on 413 9080. We have been offered
the help of some young people from the YWAM
Base in Paparoa, they will be available to do
jobs, such as cleaning windows, gardening and
other household chores for our Seniors over the
next months. If you would like a hand with any
jobs, big or small please give us a call on the
number above.

Well that’s about it for this month,

take care and God bless
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