Browns Bay Magazine February/March 2017

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Spotlight On: Xceptions

Come and experience our NEW store The home store and lots more! New to Browns Bay Our team at Xceptions identified a need in Browns Bay for a homewares store offering high quality products at very competitive prices. We opened Xceptions mid-June last year and since then have dramatically increased the range of products being offered to ensure a comprehensive range is always on sale for our customers.

At Xceptions we are specialising in a great range of manchester which includes a large range of cushions priced from $8. We have 100% cotton throws from $12. Other items include bath towel sets; indoor and outdoor rugs; kitchen tea towels and wash cloths.

Other categories include baby feeding accessories; baby blankets and throws; infant quilt sets; cot sheets. We have a great range of kitchenware items such as stock pots, saucepans and fry pans. You will also find fashion at Xceptions – including ladies tops and ladies underwear.

The customers who have discovered us come from far and wide. One of our customers, Pauline Beattie, travels from Mt Wellington as often as she can. She enjoyed the experience so much she was only too happy to make a comment.

“My friend and I decided to visit Browns Bay as it had been years since we were last there. I discovered your store quite by accident and was delighted with the range of excellent quality products on offer,” said Pauline. “I spent far too much on my first visit and have returned often since. My last visit was to purchase 12 cushions. My next visit will be for DVD’s. Thanks Xceptions, your friendly happy team made for a great experience.”

At Xceptions we are specialising in a great range of manchester which includes a large range of cushions priced from $8.

You’ll find an extensive range of ex rental DVD’s and BluRays to own as well in the Xceptions store, as Pauline has discovered.

Come and visit us and enjoy the experience as well as checking out our range of high quality products. Our team, including experienced retailers Aaron and Jason, understand the importance of customer service and the need to offer only quality products at very keen pricing. They both look forward to meeting you.

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FILMS FINDING DORY | E.T. | THE B.F.G. | ZOOTOPIA | HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE a free community event

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Browns Bay Business Association: From the Manager

Into February already!

Wow! Hasn’t the year got off to a flyer! We’re into February already!

Once again, we will bring you lots of exciting promotions and events on Murray Hill behalf of all our business owners over the course of the year. Flicks + Fun which is only days away, will be our first event and if you haven’t already heard about it, Zoë our Events & Marketing assistant, has written about it later in the column.

Cleanliness of Town Centre: In recent months I have had a few comments about the tidiness of the Browns Bay Town Centre, which at the time, I think was justified, However, much of this is outside the control of the business association and I know that a lot of the berms on the streets were looking somewhat overgrown.

When I followed up with council over the matter, they said it was because the storms and rain had meant the contractors were behind.

Well here’s what we did about it. In these photos you will see Erica Stanford (our chairperson), assisting me cutting the berm outside one of the empty lots in Anzac Road.

Murray and Erica mowing.

Behind Clyde Road shops - before.

In total, between us, there were seven specific areas that were tidied up in the town centre in the weeks before Christmas.

In total, between us, there were seven specific areas that were tidied up in the town centre in the weeks before Christmas.

As a result of our action, other business people also got involved. It is by no means 100% perfect, but we have some plans afoot to achieve a beautiful appearance for the town centre – but it’s just like a good wine – it takes time!

Whilst on the subject of rubbish, one of the most annoying areas we dealt with was

Behind Clyde Road shops - after.

the perimeter of the carpark behind the shops in the Clyde Mall. There had been an ever-increasing pile of household rubbish dumped here. I ended up employing a contractor who sent two men and a truck – the latter of which was full by the time it was loaded with all the rubbish.

None of which I have to say was from any of our businesses. If you see anyone dumping rubbish in our town centre, get their registration and contact me – I would

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Browns Bay Business Association: From the Manager

Clyde Mall - before.

love to catch the culprits. The business association paid the cost of the collection as a responsible local organisation.

For those interested, the before and after pictures of all the areas of the town centre tidied up are on our website at www.brownsbay.org.nz Flicks + Fun: Early last year we saw an opportunity to create and grow an event that had the potential to expand into something the whole North Shore and East Coast Bays could call their own.

Events are an essential part of developing our sense of community connection and pride. They also generate economic growth, are a fantastic way to show off the natural beauty of the stunning locations like ours, they add to our areas identity and are very importantly a whole bunch of fun!

We want Flicks + Fun to become all this

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Clyde Mall - after.

and more for the Bays and the North Shore.

The city has the Lantern festival, the Nines, Pacifica, and all the rest. We think it’s about time the North Shore claimed its own stake in the event calendar and developed an event that can truly showcase our beautiful beachside location. One that can be grown in future years whilst connecting community members, creating new experiences and showcasing our destination.

Year One will begin relatively humbly with an exciting mix of activities including 5 sweet flicks (Finding Dory; E.T.; The B.F.G.; Zootopia; Hunt for the Wilderpeople) over the weekend. There will be food trucks galore, an artisan craft market, beach dig, music from Fifth Element and the Hipstamatics, loads more music, kids activities and games. Lots of friendly faces and anything else we can get our hands on! And yes, we can fit that all in to one awesome weekend.

Although we have faced some struggles (inevitable in the first year) we are proud to present the first year of Flicks + Fun – we hope that the event will continue to grow into something exceptional.

For all the details head to brownsbay.org.nz or join the event on Facebook @Flicks+Fun! Regards

Murray Hill

Manager Browns Bay Business Association Email: manager@brownsbay.org.nz Website: www.brownsbay.org.nz FB: @LoveBrownsBay Insta: @brownsbay_beach

Out & About in the Bays

Writing for Future Generations Women from the North Shore women's network, OWN, celebrated the launch of the second volume of their writing groups' story book at OWN's end of year function. The event to officially launch 'Writing for Future Generations' included musical items and tantalising snippets read from several stories included in the book, before a celebratory luncheon. Members and guests acknowledged the efforts of the publishing team, Anne Briggs, Patricia Russell and Cherrie Keane, in collating this second volume of short stories from the Browns Bay and Beach Haven writing groups, OWN hopes that in recording their stories, its members will keep the past alive for future generations.

Anne Mutu, Yvonne Bean, Enid Hillier, Wendy MacLeod.

Fay Hobday, Sharron Peters, Anita Knape, Rita Webster.

Joan Lardner-Rivlin, Patricia Russell, Heloisa Barczak, Anne Briggs.

Sanny Leur, Inge Anderson, Batty Faeson, Mathilde Mujawamariya.

Joyce Haynes, Margi Montagu-Fryer, Gail Young.

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Out & About in the Bays

Christmas Parade 2016 Browns Bay Christmas Parade was a blast in December! Local business people really joined in the spirit of the parade while people of all ages enjoyed the fun – particularly the youngsters who got the chance to see Santa and grab a fist full of goodies. It’s heartwarming to see local business and the community coming together and sharing the spirit of Christmas. Browns Bay Mag’s Angela Johnson was there to capture the highlights.

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Out & About in the Bays

Loving the beach life!

Life’s a beach eh? Well it is for our locals and their four-legged companions. It’s great to see so many enjoying a walk on the beach when the weather is so warm.

Whether it’s running, swimming, playing fetch, or just socialising, what a healthy start to the day it is for all. We caught some locals and their pooches out and about in Browns Bay after enjoying their beach walk and it is great to see them all looking so happy!

Geraldine Zarien out with Marley.

Marcia and Steve with Burt and Winnie.

Margaret Forest with daughter Jessie and Sandy.

Tim Butcher and Guinness.

Jan and Des Knight with Lilly B.

Tori Davies and Ron Hares out with Benji.

Anna Wills out walking Jamie and Nikki's dogs Rocky and Scruffy.

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Best Bay on the Shore!

Hanging out in Browns Bay is the number one choice for many locals.

“This is simply the best bay on the North Shore,” says local resident Savannah Gray. “With ample shops, car parking and a full selection of eateries this is the place to go for a walk and take time out to explore our amazing shops and village!”

Kevin Fan, Savannah Gray, Leo Liu, Maiya Cooke from Warawara Cafe.

John Dunn and Renee Tigg from Life Pharmacy.

Monique, Shellene Divall, Kristen Dennis and Naomi Robinson.

Andy and Debbie Beddall with their children Ryan, Holly and Aiden.

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Cerys and Markus Church with their Children Stella and Luca.

Ray Sillitoe and Paula Bateman.

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Feature: Flicks & Fun in Browns Bay during February

Flicks + Fun

It's on in Browns Bay, February 24th, 25th & 26th You’ve got to hand it to the folks steering the Browns Bay Business Association, they’ve taken their events and promotions to a whole new level over the last few years. And later in February they’re bringing the Bays community an entirely new event titled ‘Flicks + Fun’. A weekend of community fun and entertainment from Friday 24th through until Sunday February 26th on the Beachfront at Browns Bay. Friday 24th is going to be FUNDAY. The festival of fun kicks off with the Browns Bay Night Market featuring loads of locally made goods and produce. The Night Market stalls will be filling the Plaza in front of Kiwibank with entertainment and sweet vibes provided by musicians playing on the Browns Bay Band Stand. This will be a great night for the entire family on the beachfront with food vendors offering a range of delicious goods.

The first ‘Flick’ of the weekend kicks off at 6pm – the favourite blue tang fish movie ‘Finding Dory’. Flick number two for Friday night will start from 8pm – the cult classic ‘E.T.’.

Friday will be a great night for families who can choose to have dinner, take in the early movie and get the kids home or stay for the duration of both movies.

The fun starts from 10am on Sunny Saturday in the Skate Bowl with skate lessons for the little one’s from the OnBoard Skate School. All the gear will be provided and this will be a great opportunity for the kids to learn to skate with the experts.

One of the event’s great supporters MoreFM – and their 'Mores x4’s’ will be on the beachfront from 11am on Saturday to keep the kids active with Beach Digs, Live Music and Games galore. All covered live by the wonderful MoreFM crew on 91.8FM. The organisers reckon that calories don’t count during the weekend so

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they’ve organised a bunch of food trucks to line the Beachfront to feed all the family and friends between 1pm and 9pm on Saturday.

The third ‘Flick’ of the festival is the magical tale of ‘The BFG’ which starts at 6pm on Saturday and look out for the special lights that will add more magic to the atmosphere later in the evening.

The entertainment continues on Saturday evening from 8.30pm when groups ‘Fifth Element’ and the ‘Hipstamatics’ will perform some sweet tunes on the main stage with dance moves encouraged! Saturday wraps up around 10.30pm.

Day three, Sunday 26th, is being billed as SWEET SUNDAY! Prepare for a full day of sweet summer tunes as you relax in the sun.

A range of local musos will be performing on the main stage and the food trucks will be on the beachfront once again from 1pm Sunday.

The fourth flick of the weekend – Zootopia – gets under way at 5pm and this will be followed by the finale, much loved Kiwi flick Hunt for the Wilderpeople, which starts at 7.30pm.

What a fantastic weekend in Browns Bay! The Browns Bay Magazine team will be there with bells on – and lots of hats and sunblock!

For more information visit www.brownsbay.org.nz/webpages/flicks-n-fun/

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Feature:Property: Feature Murrays BayTheBirdman Victor Apartments, Festival Browns Bay

Murrays Bay Birdman Festival It’s on – Saturday April 1, 10.30am until 2.30pm – Murrays Bay Wharf

We love it when the community gets together to organise great family events. One we are looking forward to is the Murrays Bay Wharf Birdman Festival to officially celebrate the opening of the new wharf on Saturday April 1st.

In fact our team at Benefitz (publishers and parent company of Channel Magazine) have contributed by designing the logo for the event, producing the website and all the printed items that are needed. We are also very likely to have an entry in the event and are keen to take away the Murrays Bay Birdman Champion Trophy!

Murrays Bay is well-known by North Shore people for the attraction of its wharf which has always been popular amongst young and old for the ritual of fishing from it, jumping off it, mooring at it, or just taking a leisurely stroll along it.

During the ‘Birdman Festival’ Murrays Bay will celebrate the opening of bigger, better and grander brand new wharf – wharf number three – over 100 years after the first wharf in Murrays Bay was erected back in 1916.

The Birdman Festival is being organised by Murrays Bay Residents Association together with the Murrays Bay Sailing Club and Mairangi Bay Surf Life Saving Club.

This exciting spectacle is going to be a fun-filled day of entertainment for everyone, with dress-up activities and a street parade for the young ones where they can show off their precious designs, followed by a display for the not so young ones (15 and over) of their daring and amazing flying – or maybe not so flying! – objects before these become unrecognisable when they finally make their attempt at becoming the Murrays Bay Birdman Champion by flying or jumping of the wharf.

“This is not the first event of this type at the wharf,” says organiser Josie Adriaansen of the Murrays Bay Residents Association. “Many years ago Murrays Bay wharf hosted such an event with great success so let’s see if we can do this again. So we are urging locals to put a team together, start building their flying machines and maybe produce some music to go with it.”

Organisers tell us that to win the Murrays Bay Birdman Champion Trophy they want to see your wildest wackiest innovative creation.

But entries are limited as this is quite an entertaining show that requires most entries being much more than just jumping off the

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wharf. Most will have quite a ‘ritual’ to their attempt at birdman greatness!

There are several categories that entrants can compete in and win prizes and maybe the ultimate trophy. Judges will be looking for:• The Ultimate Flying Challenge - the longest distance able to fly and must be a flying contraption with wings.

• Fibres and Feathers - this must be constructed with natural materials and fibres. String and manmade fibres can hold it together.

• The Crowd Favourite - can be any material but it is handmade.

• Most Creative Craft - can be any material but it is handmade.

• Best team – Team is to consist of no more than 5 participants with only 3 allowed to jump.

Top tips for an awesome birdman jump: Perform a routine; have music; don’t lie down on the wharf – we can’t see you!

So time to get started! There will be lots of prizes to be won during this fun-filled day where live music, food stalls, sausage sizzles drinks etc. are all going to be part of the action.

There are opportunities for those wishing to have stalls at the festival event. Stalls will be located along the Murrays Bay Sailing Club and Serengeti Car Park. Stall sites are just $50 per site for the day.

How to enter the Murrays Bay Birdman Competition: • Entry forms to be completed & returned with payment by 1st March 2017.

• You can enter online via the website www.mbwbirdman.nz • Entry fee is $30 • Entries limited so be quick – it will sell out!

Murrays Bay Birdman Festival. It’s going to be a big day, this is the programme of events: 11am Entertainment; 12noon Children’s Parade; 12.15pm Powhiri; 12.30pm Birdman Parade; 12.45pm Birdman Jump; 2pm Birdman Prizegiving; Event closes at 2.30pm.

Further details, application forms etc. are available on the wonderful event website that has been created by Benefitz at: www.mbwbirdman.co.nz

Bays People: Tanja Nilsen

Peace & Performance: with Graeme Saxby

Shouldering responsibility for health One of the more common presentations to Graeme Saxby osteopaths are shoulder pain issues. One report indicates 15% of men and 25% of women reported shoulder pain from a study of 29,000 people, most significantly in the 50-55 years bracket.(1) Shoulders are a delicate balance of forces where the tone of muscles makes a significant difference to the positioning of the head of the humerus in the socket (glenoid fossa) of the shoulder blade. Too much pull from one muscle will pull the head into a different part of the socket as the ligamentous support to the area is relatively small. The mechanical disadvantage compounds itself when positions reach the end of range, particularly the highest point of reaching above the head, full range of lifting out to the side, and bringing the hand behind the back to reach up the spine.

Various findings are associated with shoulder pain: commonly irritations to tendons around the rotator cuff muscles, impingements to the space in the top of the shoulder from inflamed regions, and deposition of calcium in tendons creating irritation. These findings are commonly treated with microsurgery and anti-inflammatory injection.

These often afford relief and can be enough to prevent recurrence, but all too often the imbalance that started the whole sorry saga is still in place. Inappropriate rounding of the back forcing elevated and forward positioned shoulder blades is a common predisposition. This immediately compromises the ability of the muscles to hold the centre spot for the humerus in its shallow socket.

Try this test, take your right hand behind your back and reach as high up your spine as you can. Then look at the amount of lift that has been achieved by the shoulder blade in peeling away from the back. In some cases the scapula will lift clear without resistance.

In some, the top of the shoulder blade stays firmly stuck to the back,whilst the bottom pulls away. In others, there is very little change in blade position at all. If you then compare to your left side (or nondominant arm) the comparison with workload through the area can be appreciated. Often the non-dominant arm is considerably freer than the dominant. All of this can indicate regions of muscle that are impacting on the mobility of the shoulder blade that will then lead to compromise at the shoulder joint. Potentially this leads to tissue failure and the commonly diagnosed problems mentioned earlier Knowing how to control the shoulder blades on the back, utilising attachments from as far away as the low back and the neck, can significantly change the recovery rate of shoulder dysfunctions, and perhaps more importantly stop them from starting or returning. The responsibility for the change is with the owner of the shoulders. The change of habits ingrained over many years is a problem that can be difficult to overcome, but with the aid of a balanced combination of strengthening and reconditioning alongside stretching and soft tissue mobilisation the best results can be obtained.

If you have a shoulder issue that you think you should be doing something about please call Graeme at the Peace and Performance osteopathic clinic for a no obligation conversation.

1. Mario Pribicevic (2012). The Epidemiology of Shoulder Pain: A Narrative Review of the Literature, Pain in Perspective, Dr. Subhamay Ghosh (Ed.), InTech, DOI: 10.5772/52931. Available from: http://www.intechopen.com/books/pain-in-perspective/the-epidemiology-of-shoulder-pain-anarrative-review-of-the-literature

Graeme, Cheri, Tony, Clive, Alison, Christiane and Mike can all be contacted through 09 448 1481 or at 3/76 Paul Matthews Road (off Constellation Ave) for further information or see www.peaceandperformance.co.nz ​Peace and Performance, Albany Clinic, 3/76 Paul Matthews Road, Albany 09 448 1481 www.allbacksosteo.com

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Summer tips for your Pets

From your Emergency After Hours Veterinary Centre It is finally summer and many locals like to get out and enjoy the beach for a walk with their four-legged friends. If you have a pet, you need to know where to go in an emergency and know what to do. Browns Bay Mag talked to Tanja Nilsen, practice manager of our North Shore Emergency After Hours Veterinary Centre based in Ellice Road, Glenfield to find out how to keep them safe and sound in these hot months.

Tanja Nilsen

BROWNS BAY MAG: Our animals are feeling the heat this summer how do we keep our dogs cool?

TANJA NILSEN: Exercise your animals in the cooler parts of the day, especially dark coated dogs or those with dense fur. If you have a paddling pool at home leave that out and full for your dog to lie in. You should avoid playing fetch and highly active activities during the heat of the day.

BBM: How do dogs cool down?

TN: Dogs cool down through their pads or through panting. Make sure you leave out a couple of bowls of water for your pets during the day. If you are out on a walk you can take water and plastic bowl with you or a dog bottle.

BBM: How do you know if something is wrong with your dog or if it is getting heat exhaustion?

TN: Dogs will pant a lot more and their breathings will become fast and shallow, the colour of the gums go to dark pink to purple tinge.

BBM: What do you do if your dog collapses?

TN: Bring your dog to us as quickly as you can. Heat Stroke is a life-threatening condition for your pet. It can lead to multiple organ shutdown, swelling of the brain, seizures and ultimately death. Making sure you are cooling the dog on the way by air conditioning or open car windows.

BBM: Are there any common hazards around the home that we should know about?

TN: Yes, in particular Glass windows. Simply keep them open or place a sticker on the glass at your dog’s eye level so that they do not run through it.

BBM: Where do we take our animals in an emergency after hours?

TN: It is very important to know this number and add it to your phone 09 443 5640. North Shore After Hours & Veterinary Emergency Centre is located at 2/96 Ellice Road Glenfield. We are open Monday to Friday 6pm to 8am and Open Weekends Sat 12pm to Monday 8am. www.brownsbay.org.nz

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Browns Bay Bowling Club: News

There’s a lot more going on at the Bowling Club!

Hire Facilities – if you are looking for a venue for a special occasion look no further, your local bowling club at Browns Bay has it all – Bar, Kitchen, Dining Room, Lounge, Snooker table, Music and you can even have some fun trying your hand at bowls. We have modern bowls for you to use.

Bingo - A group of keen players meet each

Friday Morning to try their luck. Morning tea included. Contact: Pam DeVrief 473 9584.

Indoor Bowls – Come along for a fun evening, meet new people and try your hand at Indoor Bowls. Contact: Doug Campbell 483 3306.

Business House League – Open

to non-bowlers, this is very popular. So, if you are keen, get a team together. They can be made up of 4 men or 4 women or mixed and come and join this social League which started on January 18th, playing each Wednesday evening through to 8th March. Contact: Grant Keats 0210 274 1984.

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Club Night – This is a social get-together for all members,

friends and visitors and is held each Thursday from 4.30 pm to 7pm. During the evening there are raffles and a lucky member jackpot draw. This is a time to meet up with friends and put the world right!

And of course there's Lawn Bowls Browns Bay Bowling Club

prides itself as being one of the most prestigious clubs in New Zealand. Not only do we have three excellent greens and an allweather carpet, we consistently appear in annual awards such as Club of the Year; Coach of the Year; Administrator of the Year; Bowler of the Year.

We are a friendly and social crowd with many new ideas that keep us on the map. So come and join us and be a part of a progressive club that has a great deal to offer.

Browns Bay Bowling Club 478 6952 or e-mail bbbc@xtra.org.nz www.brownsbaybowls.org.nz

Optometry with Nicholls and Associates

The story of the photo on the side of our building It’s a question we hear often....What’s the story with the old photo on the side of your building? Well there is a story. It’s not just a random image.

The photo is of Mr Viv Nicholls and the first patient he examined in his 46 year career as an optometrist in Auckland. Viv was trained during WWII, performing visual examinations on army recruits and US soldiers at the barracks then located in Cornwall Park. His first job, and where the photo was taken, was for George Read and Sons Opticians in Karangahape Road, Auckland.

Viv went on to become a partner in the old practice, and continued to work in Karangahape Road until his retirement in 1991.

The relevance to us? Viv was the father of Bruce Nicholls, our principle optometrist here at Nicholls and Associates in Browns Bay. We wonder what Viv would think of how we practice optometry today. He died in 2003, just as the new digital diagnostic technology surfaced. While the issues affecting vision remain the same, the methods for diagnosing sight threatening diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration are nothing like the old days.

Our new OCT digital imaging scanner not only photographs inside the eye, it provides a 3D model of the retina including the structures deep within. A bit like an ultrasound allows you to see into deep structures, our OCT allows us to see into the retina. We can save this data to give us a baseline for the future, thus helping us to detect subtle changes indicating disease much sooner than in the past.

If you have concerns about your eyesight or there is a family history of eyesight problems, we recommend you book in to have a full visual examination and OCT imaging with one of our optometrists. Early detection of issues is the key to saving eyesight.

Phone 479 2316 to book your next eye exam with one of our optometrists or call in to 72 Clyde Road, Corner Clyde and Bute Roads, Browns Bay.

Viv was trained during WWII, performing visual examinations on army recruits and US soldiers at the barracks then located in Cornwall Park.

Nicholls & Associates Optometrists 72 Clyde Road, Browns Bay. Phone 479 2316 Email: info@nichollsoptical.co.nz or Visit: www.nichollsoptical.co.nz

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Glamorgan Kindergarten News

Glamorgan Kindergarten in Torbay turns 40!

So many children, families and teachers have been associated with Glamorgan Kindergarten over the years. Our 40th birthday brought with it the opportunity to acknowledge all of those, past and present, who have contributed to our kindergarten and enriched our community and environment.

The focus of the celebration was to bring the community together and a display was created at the kindergarten to share the history of the kindergarten. We were overwhelmed and very grateful for all the contributions, information and photos received. We also wished to commemorate the event with something special… a long lasting symbol that would be a meaningful representation of all who have spent time here at Glamorgan Kindergarten.

We commissioned Mitchell Hughes, an artist/carver from Waitomo Caves from the King Country who specialises in Māori carving and tattooing. Mitch worked in collaboration with the teachers to design a Pāre (a door lintel carving) which welcomes everyone that arrives through our doors and communicates the true essence of our learning community at Glamorgan Kindergarten.

What is the meaning behind our carving?

The pāre/carving symbolises the face of a Koruru (Owl) a figure of wisdom and knowledge. It represents also the kaiako and kaitiaki o te kura - teachers, caregivers and guardians in the kindergarten who embrace and support all akonga (learners), parents, whānau and visitors.

The puhoro kowhaiwhai design that flows from the mouth symbolises ‘Korero matauranga ngā taonga tuku iho’ - knowledge passed down through the generations.

Matakupenga is the fish net that reaffirms the gathering of matauranga (knowledge), a sign of wealth that is key to success and prosperity.

The Life Coach: Momentum Life Coaching & Training

Are You Listening?

Kat McKay Let’s face it, relationships can be tricky. One of the keys to any successful relationship is the art of effective and healthy communication. But sometimes it’s easy to forget that communication is not just about the talking. It is just as much about the listening! As a relationship coach, I often hear the frustrated phrase, “he/ she just doesn’t listen!” It’s very easy to fall into the habit of listening to someone’s words and perhaps notice their body language but, at the same time, be busy thinking about how we are going to respond or how their words affect us.

What if we simply listened? Listened to their words, but also the underlying message or emotions behind the words?

Listened to what they’re NOT saying? What if we could do that without assuming what they mean?

If you and your partner often argue or get upset with each other, consider what it is you’re not hearing from each other.

Consider where the anger and frustration are really coming from. We know that anger is a secondary emotion and is generally the outward expression of some other underlying emotion. It could be fear, grief, embarrassment or overwhelm.

It could be frustration over unmet needs or feeling unimportant. Taking anger at face value will rarely get to the bottom of the real issue. It can be easy to bite back or simply shrink away from it and neither of these are healthy responses.

What would it mean to your relationship if you could each listen to the other from a place of real curiosity? Where you don’t assume, you clarify. Where indifference is not taken at face value but you listen for the underlying reason. Where you don’t suffer under unkind words but you ask the question of what is really behind those words.

It could make a powerful difference and is worth getting help if unhealthy communication is an issue for you.

Kat McKay, Relationship Coach.

On the day the kindergarten children undertook a performance of their own - singing their favourite songs in Te Reo Maori and Chinese for everyone to enjoy. Even though the children had practiced for weeks it was quite a daunting prospect for some as they did not expect there to be such a big audience! The children’s performance was followed by the Glamorgan School Kapa Haka group, many of whom attended our kindy and who did an amazingly passionate performance.

Then the moment we had been waiting for finally arrived - the unveiling and blessing of our beautiful carving.

On behalf of the teaching team of Glamorgan Kindergarten... we would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came along to celebrate with us! For information about enrolling your child at Glamorgan Kindergarten, please contact us at (09) 473 5099 or glamorgan@naka.co.nz www.naka.co.nz

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IN THE GARDEN!

Hopefully the weather has sorted itself out and you can spend February harvesting and enjoying your summer fruits and veges.

Now is the time to take your produce into the kitchen and create wonderful fresh meals, salads, desserts and cocktails for your family to enjoy! Nothing beats a fresh picked posy of flowers around the house, and lazing outside in the garden with the scents and sights of your efforts, it really is so rewarding!

Now’s the time to encourage children in their love of gardening.

There’s nothing better than seeing the results of their efforts - lettuces and salad greens are so easy to grow!

It’s great to spend time outside with children in summer and at Palmers Planet we love having kids in store. There is a playground for them to enjoy, as well as a delicious kid’s menu in our café. We also have ice creams and ice blocks available, the perfect way to cool down while mum and dad shop. Why not pop in for lunch and choose some plants to take home and plant with the kids? Kids love to help in the garden and take great pride when their flowers, vegetables or fruit trees start to flourish.

When it comes to edibles, keep harvesting summer crops such as tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, courgettes, eggplant, new potatoes and spring onions, and pick every day to encourage continuous fruiting – especially peas, beans, eggplant, cucumbers and courgettes.

Keep planting new lettuce and herbs regularly too, to ensure a consistent supply.

For fruit lovers, pip and stone fruit will be ready

to harvest from orchard trees now. Protect your crops from pests and disease with netting or choose one of Palmers BioGro certified organic insect and disease control options. To learn more go to our website or pick up a copy of Palmers Fruit Tree Guide in store. Weed and mulch as much as you can, and keep up liquid feeding and regular slug bait drops to keep your patch in top shape all month long.

In the flower garden, keep up the good work dead heading to encourage new blooms on all flowering plants. Summer flowering bulbs like gladioli will be blooming now, so keep checking their flower heads for insects or disease and spray with Yates Mite Spray if required.

Now is the time to sit back, relax and enjoy your outdoor area, so if it’s looking a little empty, we can help. We have a huge range of new season’s outdoor furniture, cantilever umbrellas and spa pools in store. Need a new BBQ? Come in and check out our huge range of Masport and Ziegler & Brown BBQ’s – there are styles for every backyard!

Have a great summer in your garden,

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House of Travel: Browns Bay

Stitch'n Time: Browns Bay

Our well-traveled team are ready for you at House of Travel Browns Bay

Quality clothing alterations & much more at Stitch'n Time If you are looking for high quality clothing alterations, tailoring and repair services in Browns Bay, Stitch'n Time in the Mall on Clyde Road are the right people to help you out.

There’s nothing worse than when the zip breaks on your favourite pair of pants, or when you lend someone an item of clothing and it comes back torn! Take it into Stitch'n Time and they can have it fixed and looking better than new in no time.

Call or visit the skillful Stitch'n Time team to see how they can have your clothing looking and fitting great. Their staff are professional seamstresses and tailors who pride themselves on their impeccable work.

Stitch'n Time has been 100% owned and operated since 1992. Owner Corinne, supported by her team, offers over 25 years industry experience and knowledge and proudly stands by her workmanship and quality of service.

Local customers, local flair! Whatever you require, Corinne and her experienced professional staff can help. And they can work with virtually every kind of fabric and garment. So take in your ball frocks and wedding dresses, Stitch'n Time can help you!

Call Stitch'n Time or pop in for the best clothing alterations and tailoring on the North Shore – right here in the Bays at Browns Bay.

The best holidays are created together and at House of Travel Browns Bay we really do get to know our clients well. We enjoy collaborating with clients to ensure they have a great holiday, which suits them to perfection.

From start to finish we pride ourselves in the service we deliver, providing support and backup throughout the booking and travel process with the House of Travel App and a 24 hour emergency number while you are on holiday.

Our 5 friendly consultants have travelled the world, we also enjoy exploring new destinations and are happy to share this knowledge with our clients. Every month we hold an information evening that new and current clients are welcome to attend. These evenings cover specific destinations, touring, cruising etc., where travel experts inspire you and answer questions you might have.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page and when you see one you are keen on, please register your interest.

First started in Timaru in 1987, House of Travel is celebrating its 30th birthday this year and our Browns Bay store is turning 27, we are extremely proud to be Kiwi and part of the local community. So, if you are planning a holiday this year or next and want to deal with a great local team come in and have a chat. We look forward to seeing you!

House of Travel Browns Bay - 17A Clyde Road, Browns Bay, Ph 479 1003. Email: brownsbay@hot.co.nz www.hotbrownsbay.co.nz

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Real Estate: with Angela Johnson

Are you Looking for the Perfect Home and Income?

Angela Johnson of Ray White has that property listed right now Can you earn money from your house and live in it too? It pays to be a forward thinker in today’s market and have a plan when it comes to your family, extended family or just thinking ahead about your future. With the Unitary Plan changing things, and the North Shore becoming more populated. Some of the best buys are houses that can offer you extra income if you need it.

My current listing offers just that. It’s is located at 8 Kirkdale Place, Northcross/Torbay, and is a legal Home and Income situated on a 866 square metre freehold site (mixed housing suburban zone). The property has the possibility for further development.

This house is a one of a kind, truly unique in character. You will be impressed by the layout and flow. Encompassed by a sophisticated garden, the property is north-facing and has many great features, such as mosaic Parquet flooring, a German Weiss ventilation system and a reticulated (piped) gas connection.

It is simply the king of the cul-de-sac! A private property with a view of the entire street. With a short drive to the local shops and beaches, and within walking distance of local schools, this property is great for a larger extended family to live in. The grandparents will love it!

The school zones for this property included Glamorgan School, Northcross Intermediate and Long Bay College.

There are two entrances at 8 Kirkdale Place, one for the home and one for the income. With two decks and a patio area there is ample space for the entire family to enjoy.

Downstairs is a double garage with laundry and a workshop area await, perfect for any ‘busy beaver’ to enjoy some extra work space.

As well as having its own separate entrance, the income also has an internal lockable access via the main house. It has a separate toilet, bathroom, laundry and two spacious bedrooms leading off the main lounge area. You can easily relax and enjoy an evening among friends on the patio area accessible through the lounge. Price by Negotiation.

Call Angela Johnson to view this property today.

Email: Angela.Johnson@raywhite.com Phone: 021 107 6637.

Bringing you a Ray of Light from Angela Johnson at RAY WHITE.

List and sell your home with Angela Johnson Angela Johnson Licensee Salesperson

Forrest Hill Realty Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

Phone 021 107 6637 T 09 410 2828 F 09 410 3838 E angela.johnson@raywhite.com 256 Forrest Hill Road, Forrest Hill Auckland 0630 www.rwforresthill.co.nz

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Real Estate: With Geraldine Zareian, MREINZ, Barfoot & Thompson

The Denture Centre: Browns Bay

Real Estate on the Shore

By Geraldine Zareian MREINZ Barfoot & Thompson Browns Bay Geraldine Zareian.

Wait For It?

The 7 year cycle didn’t happen and we seem to have reached a crossroad in the real estate market.

The investor lending rule imposed last year has created a dam in the flow of the property market. Everything surrounding it is growing with the potential energy ready to release!

Current buyers are balancing the pressure and have no urgency, as competition has subsided for now. However, the influx of new migrants is going to be the rate limiting factor and it is the right time of year for that to influence the price.

Increasing visitor numbers from certain countries have been published recently and these are likely to be our buyers competing with locals this year. We should prepare for this!

We have the elections later this year and that will delay the spring selling season, as happened the last time. This will mean a shorter window to buy and sell in the same market.

What does this all imply? The time to sell is before winter i.e. take advantage of the February –March busy period to achieve your goals this year.

Call Me Now for an effective timeline to get you SOLD!

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The Denture Centre

Full and Partial Dentures From years of experience, we believe that what matters most when making your dentures is communicating with you to ensure a strong, suitable and above all, comfortable product.

We offer a full and partial denture creation service using the most modern techniques and materials including cobalt-chrome, acrylic and flexible partial dentures. When partial dentures are made correctly they should blend seamlessly with the existing teeth. Likewise, correctly made full dentures should never be uncomfortable.

Same Day Relines and Repairs: Trouble with your current dentures? Pop in and see us for a repair or reline. We can usually complete the work on the same day at no extra charge.

If someone likes you, they will buy what you’re selling, whether or not they need it” – Gene Simmons

Free Consultations: Come in and see us for a friendly, free, no obligation consultation.

Contact: Geraldine Zareian, Barfoot & Thompson, Browns Bay. Free Dial: 215 2773 M: 021 184 0312 E: g.zareian@barfoot.co.nz

The Denture Centre is upstairs at 45 Clyde Road, Browns Bay. Phone 09 479 2220 for a free, no obligation consultation.

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Real Estate News with Lily Zhang, Barfoot & Thompson

5 tips to improve the value of your home Renovations, whether big (adding a new room) or small (new light fittings) can be a great way to increase the value of your home. Often, significant value can be added to a property through relatively minor changes.

However, carefully choosing what kind of renovations to undertake is crucial. Carrying out unnecessary work can sometimes incur huge expense while adding little to the sale value of your home.

Here are five ways to add value to your home.

1. Insulate: The value this adds to your home cannot be overstated. Today, this is considered an absolute necessity by many homebuyers. In fact, not having insulation can easily create the perception of an unhealthy home. With the EECA Energywise programme subsidising the cost of insulation, there really is no reason not to insulate your property. Click here for more information on the subsidy.

2. Add a deck: Adding a deck is one of the most simple ways of boosting the value of your property. As well as creating indooroutdoor flow, a deck increases the available space for entertaining – something potential buyers want to be able to visualize when inspecting properties.

3. Refit the kitchen: Potential buyers know the kitchen is the

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heart of the home. A tidy, modern kitchen can seriously improve the value of a home. When it comes to updating your kitchen there are two options: replace or recover. Your key targets are benches, cabinets, drawer fronts, skirting and handles. Replacing the fronts of your cabinets and drawers or installing a new bench top are good ways to update the look of your kitchen. A glass splashback adds a sleek feel to a kitchen, without a huge price tag.

4. Update the bathroom: As with the kitchen, the aim here is a modern appearance. A bathroom that looks old will instantly date the entire property in the minds of prospective buyers. Updating your bathroom needn’t be expensive or difficult. Aim to replace stained grout, outdated faucets, cabinet fronts or lighting. For those with the know how, a DIY refit of the bathroom can be very cost effective.

5. Create curb appeal: The greatest house in the world is going to be hard to sell if you can’t get people in the door. Creating curb appeal or a desirable entryway ensures you attract the right kind of attention. Firstly, ensure any garden or lawn area is tidy and well maintained. Introducing plants to the front of a home can really liven things up, at little cost. Repainting the entrance door or doorframe can blow the cobwebs off the front of a house and make your property stand out.

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Service Profile: Driving Miss Daisy

Driving Miss Daisy North Bays, new owner - Corlize Britz Corlize Britz is the proud new owner of the North Bays franchise and will be offering the same high quality service that all Driving Miss Daisy clients enjoy throughout New Zealand.

Corlize and her husband Jan saw the opportunity to purchase the Driving Miss Daisy North Bays franchise and immediately knew that Corlize would be the perfect fit.

Corlize has an extensive background in customer support and has also been a volunteer for a number of years. These skills along with her energy for delivering personalised service will be well utilised in her North Bays franchise.

Going the extra mile comes naturally to Corlize and she is excited about providing the Driving Miss Daisy service to new and existing clients.

At Driving Miss Daisy, they are always mindful of their clients’ wellbeing, ensuring that they are comfortable and safe. This reliable service is for anybody who cannot drive or no longer drives. It’s about helping people maintain, or regain, their independence.

Driving Miss Daisy is committed to helping clients get out and about, so they can live life to the full and enjoy every moment.

Corlize is happy to accompany clients to appointments, help out with their shopping or take them on an outing to a café or movie.

No matter whether you need to get to an appointment, run a few errands or have an activity you’d like her to help with, call Corlize today to discuss.

Corlize is happy to accompany clients to appointments, help out with their shopping or take them on an outing to a café or movie.

Driving Miss Daisy is a pre-booked, pre-quoted service – this ensures that your booking is scheduled to your time frames and that you know how much it will cost when you book. They accept Total Mobility cards and are ACC approved with all cars being able to accommodate walkers and folding wheelchairs. Corlize now has 3 cars available on the North Shore to assist anyone needing transport assistance.

Corlize Britz, Driving Miss Daisy, North Bays Phone: 473 8186 or 021 473 818

Driving Miss Daisy is here in North Bays!

Driving Miss Daisy is NZ’s number 1 friendly and reliable companion driving service, now available in North Bays with 3 cars (one is a mobility vehicle).

We can drive and even accompany you to: • medical and other appointments • family/social occasions • companionship outings • take your pets to the vet • grocery or other shopping trips • scenic drives • airport departures and pick ups Total Mobility cards accepted and an ACC approved provider.

To make a booking or to discuss your requirements, call Corlize Britz today.

Ph: (09) 473 8186 Mob: 021 473 818 Email: northbays@drivingmissdaisy.co.nz www.drivingmissdaisy.co.nz

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Browns Bay Primary School: News

Little Girl’s Dream Inspires New Children’s Book Browns Bay Primary children help with the official launch A new era of children’s storytelling began late last year with the launch of Angel Star – a children’s book and song inspired by one little girl’s dream.

The book was officially launched last year, when 600 Browns Bay Primary School children, led by the school choir and book author Chris Sanders, sang Angel Star in a school performance at the school.

An animated video based on the illustrations from the book was also released.

Angel Star is a children’s storybook and song inspired by the 3-year old daughter of singer-songwriter and author Chris Sanders.

Chris collaborated with best-selling illustrator and recent winner of the Children’s Choice at the New Zealand Book Awards Kat Merewether.

Kiwi music icon and Silver Scroll winner Rikki Morris produced the song.

The story follows a young girl who one night picks the brightest star in the sky to become her new sibling. She then sets about helping the star on its adventurous journey down mountains and through valleys, back to her loving family and home.

Initially recorded as a song, the story was inspired by Chris’ search for a creative way of sharing with his daughter news that she was about to become a big sister.

“My eldest daughter – who is now five – was desperate for a brother or sister,” says Chris. “When we found out my wife was pregnant we wanted to make our little girl feel included in the journey.

“So that night we asked her to pick the brightest star in the sky to be her sibling and the following day we told her the news. She was so incredibly excited at the prospect of being a big sister!

“It can be especially tough on other children in the family who may

feel like another child will result in them receiving less attention or even being less loved by their parents,” says Chris. “Angel Star helps them understand all the positive benefits of Browns Bay Primary School children becoming a sibling.” singing Angel Star during the official launch late last year at the school.

A proud supporter of New Zealand children’s charity Child Matters, Chris is donated proceeds from the pre-launch of Angel Star to help protect all the little ‘Angel Stars’ in the community and will continue to work to help raise awareness of the Child Matters’ cause.

Child Matters is a national charitable trust dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Since 1994, they have been advocating for the rights of children and educating Kiwis about child protection issues.

Child Matters General Manager Jane Searle says that Angel Star is a beautiful concept and that Child Matters is delighted to be joining with Chris on this project.

Featuring adult contemporary music intertwined with simple, beautiful lyrics, Angel Star is a modern-day nursery rhyme that all the family can enjoy singing and reading – today and for generations to come.

For more information visit: http://www.angelstarbook.com

Hi, I’m Yvette, a Westpac Mobile Mortgage Manager for East Coast Bays Life can be busy, and that’s why I can meet you at work, at home, or at a café when it suits you. And that’s seven days a week, so a mortgage specialist with a strong local focus like myself is always available to help with no obligation advice on:

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Residential lending for buying, building or renovating your new home Refinancing home loans from other lenders Home loan lending for the purchase of rental properties The best loan structure and solution for you and your situation Yvette Schrader Mobile Mortgage Manager East Coast Bays Phone: Mobile: Email: yvette_schrader@westpac.co.nz

To find out what I can do for you and to arrange a time to visit, give me a call or send me an email.

Westpac New Zealand Limited.

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Rotary News

Healthy Teeth with Greville Dental

Rotary National Science and Free Dental Care - Your Child, Your Choice…

Technology Forum 2017 Local Rotary supports this initiative for outstanding year 12 students The 28th Rotary National Science and Technology Forum was held in Auckland in January.

School representatives from throughout the North Shore were participating at Massey, AUT and Auckland Students at AUT Millennium in University. Local Rotary Mairangi Bay. clubs supported and partially funded these students for the two week forum.

There were 168 students from all over the country involved for a fortnight looking at all aspects in the world of science. The forum included looking at geology at Long Bay as well as physics, chemistry, the bio sciences and design.

This is a programme for outstanding all round science, maths and technology Prof John Buckeridge at Long students in Year 12 who will Bay for Geo Science with the group. be returning to Year 13 this year and are planning to study the sciences or technology at tertiary level.

This fully residential programme is conducted

by Rotary and the Tertiary Institutions of Auckland. By fun for students included a the end of the Forum students The volleyball competition. This is the have a better understanding blue team. of the tertiary courses they wish to follow and a fuller appreciation of the place of science and technology in the wider community. It also provides an opportunity for high achieving students to spend time with similar minded people, and the experiences gained invariably result in overall personal growth and renewed motivation to succeed.

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Nowadays adolescent children are encouraged to make informed decisions, however, as a contracted dental provider we are concerned that children, their parents and school staff are not always well informed about the choices available regarding the free oral health services provided by the ministry of health.

Too often we have young adults attend our surgery with much neglected oral care and with “very expensive” problems which could have been avoided had they visited before their eligibility lapsed. We need to get the message out to parents that they can choose to take their child to the dentist they trust with their own treatment, and that the mobile services are there when this is not convenient. Children unfortunately cannot see both the mobile dental school bus and a private contracted dentist.

The benefit of registering with a practice, is that if an emergency arises (either toothache or accidents), they will be seen by a dentist familiar to them at a location and time convenient to them. It also has the benefit of continuing treatment at the same surgery (who holds all the previous records) once they leave school.

We all want to give our children the best start in life. We want them to grow, develop and thrive. Healthy teeth play an important role in a child’s development, helping them to eat and speak properly. Nice teeth are important for self-confidence later in life.

If your child is in school year 9 or above and under the age of 18, you can choose your dentist for government funded treatment.

Simply call a contracted dentist, book an appointment and they will provide the necessary documentation for them to enrol.

ACC - Accidents children all ages: Children of all ages should contact the family dentist in case of an accident and all treatment will be covered by ACC. Keep checking: Don’t wait for teeth problems; take your child for regular check-ups.

Preschool, primary school and intermediate school children are seen at the local community dental clinic and will be referred to a contracted dentist for specialised dental care should the need be.

Call Greville Dental on 09-4787830 to enrol and to book an appointment.

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The Coffee Club: Browns Bay

See you at The Coffee Club!

Celebrating 2 Years in Browns Bay in March The Coffee Club Browns Bay is enjoyed by many in the heart of Browns Bay. It is known by the locals to be the friendly place where you are always welcome. A great place to meet your friends or just simply relax and enjoy the weekend papers.

Browns Bay Magazine dropped in to visit Mrs Yang Du in early February. She is the proud owner of The Coffee Club Browns Bay and they just happen to be celebrating their second birthday in Browns Bay this March.

We put a few questions to Yang (photographed), about the two years and how she loves having her business in Browns Bay

lots of business people from local offices coming in. Many local book clubs and coffee groups meet here as well over the best cup of coffee in the Bays!

BROWNS BAY MAG: Why is The Coffee Club Browns Bay so popular?

YANG DU: The Coffee Club in Browns Bay has become known for its great customer service and cleanliness. I think that our customers know that they will have an enjoyable experience with us in the heart of Browns Bay. I just love it here and everyone now knows where The Coffee Club is. It’s also a great place for meetings – business or pleasure. We have

BBM: What are you looking forward to this year?

YD: Our second birthday party sometime in March for the business and with selected guests. I am looking forward to sharing our actual birthday with our valued locals in Brown Bay on March 12th. So make sure you come on down to celebrate our birthday at The Coffee Club Browns Bay with a piece of our birthday cake!

BBM: What are you most proud of about your business?

YD: I love being able to offer true A grade service to our customers. We love our local legends – our customers, and believe in the development of our community. We pride ourselves in getting involved. These past two years we have sponsored a wide variety of local and community events such as Glamorgan Kindergarten's Gala Day, the Mairangi Swim School and Jumbo Tennis.

Mrs Yang Du

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Bays Fitness: The Jungle Gym

What is Your Most Important Asset in Life?

When posed this question most will say family, house, career… however, your most important asset is your health.

In your mid-teens to adulthood, men and women will join a gym because they want a certain aesthetic look i.e. abs, big guns and chest, bigger butts, thinner waist and overall tone. Once you hit adulthood a lot of things get in the way, study, careers, new family members and just everyday life. In no other time in history do we have greater access to fitness programs. Simultaneously we have the heaviest/obese generation ever, and dare I say it the unhealthiest.

If you’re dieting or trying to lose weight, there’s a giant industry you should be familiar with. Americans spend $60 Billion on weight loss, every year! 75 million are actively trying to lose weight, at $800 per/person/year! $3 billion dollars to weight loss chains such as Weight Watchers. $3 billion on diet pills and meal replacement solutions, $1 billion home delivery services for diet food. 80% of dieters do it on their own, while 20% join a paid weight loss group.

The typical dieter makes four attempts per year to try and lose weight. That's pretty dismal; because it means at least three diets fail. The $60 billion dollars is actually dwarfed by the $300 billion fast food industry and the $100 billion junk food industry.

NZ Adult obesity statistics 2015/16: Health Survey found that: 32% (aged 15 years and over) were obese.

11% of children between 2 and 14 were obese.

We need to personally make a conscious decision to take a

proactive stance with our health and well-being. At “The Jungle Gym” our philosophy and approach is more than just looking good.

Bottom line, it’s about your health, therefore we offer something totally unique from all other gyms in Brown’s Bay. Here’s how we differ: • We advocate functional training and promote this through innovative exercises and equipment that differentiates us • Our core training mode is circuits - you exercise at different stations to a timed buzzer system. Our circuits are designed so on different days you work different body parts, i.e. Monday upper-body day, Tuesday leg day, Wednesday core etc.

• Everyone does the same workout. You can come in any time of the day and not be restricted by class times • There’s always an instructor on the floor showing you through the circuits while motivating you • Programs change daily and weekly so you never do the same program and get bored • For our members, we offer free fitness assessments, nutritional advice and strength & conditioning training • Your workouts last anywhere between 20 to 45 minutes • We cater to all age groups and fitness levels, strength abilities, and even offer rehab programs • No contracts and no joining fee • You can bring your kids in while working out. Great for mums with young and older kids • We offer personal training sessions to achieve specific goals Come in for a week’s free trial and experience us for yourself.

The Jungle Gym, 748b Beach Road, Browns Bay www.thejunglegym.co.nz

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Arts News: Lake House Arts

What's on at the Lake House…

Louise Caig, INITIATES 2016.

Recent Graduates from tertiary art and design schools present works from their graduating portfolios in the INITIATE[s] 2017 exhibition, now showing until 26 February.

The Term One art education programmes starts in the week of February 13 – below is a taster of what we have on offer!

A talented and collected artist in her own right, Han Nae Kim (BFA, MFA) is tutoring the Drawing on a Large Scale class which starts on Monday February 13 at 7pm. This class is perfect for beginners or intermediate level adult students and convenient for anyone looking to do evening classes after work.

Drawing on a Large Scale Monday 13 Feb – Monday 12 April. $220 “Drawing is the fundamental framework for all visual art forms. It helps us to understand and respond to what we see and feel, and

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also generate ideas to bring creativity into our lives. Although drawing can often be a small scale, intricate and intimate process, in this class you will embrace drawing on a large scale to push the boundaries of what we consider as drawing. Han Nae will teach different drawing methodologies and processes so you can translate your ideas into large-scale works. “ Our popular kids ceramic sculpture classes are running on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays this term. Kids will learn hand building and sculpting techniques from our professional tutor in classes tailored for their age group.

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Ceramic Sculpture (all $200) Monday 13 Feb – 3 April, 4 – 5:30 pm Ages 9-13yrs Tuesday 14 Feb – 4 April, 4 – 5:30 pm Ages 5-8yrs Tuesday 14 Feb – 4 April, 6:30 – 8pm Ages 14–18yrs Thursday 16 Feb – 6 April, 4 – 5:30 pm Ages 5-8yrs

Lake House Arts is situated on park-like grounds at 37 Fred Thomas Dr in Takapuna. 09 486 4877. Open 7 Days. info@lakehousearts.org.nz. www.lakehousearts.org.nz.

FROM WEDNESDAY 1 FEB: INITIATE[s] 2017 - New Grads show

FROM MONDAY 13 FEB:

Adults daytime & evening classes Kids after school classes

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anime watercolour ceramic sculpture drawing animation cartooning STEaM

Property Management

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YES Disability Support Centre: News

Considerate and courteous car parking on the North Shore

By Mackenzie Kench of Yes Disability Resource Centre

Misuse of accessible parking is once again a hot topic in the press on talkback and here at the YES Disability Resource Centre, we have been inundated with questions and requests for comments, so in our article this month I will share our thoughts and what we know.

CCS Disability Action monitored who used 360 accessible car parks around New Zealand.

Accessible car parking is once again becoming a hot topic.

It was found that 31% of the people who parked in these car parks did not have the CCS Disability Parking Permit, meaning they were illegally parked in these spaces.

Furthermore, in a related interview, 74 people, roughly 17% of all the interviewees, admitted to parking in an accessible car park, when they should not have been parked there.

While the results have slightly improved from a decade ago, where 35% of people illegally parked in accessible spaces, Yes Disability Resource Centre's Chief Executive Sonia Thursby says "towing-away deals with the long-term parking but not those who are only there five or 10 minutes," which make up the majority of offenders. Although offenders can be hit with a $150 fine, these fines are issued sporadically as it is currently dependent on the police and parking wardens being made aware of the situation.

Subsequently, Sonia Thursby is currently investigating whether technology could be more effective in enforcing the appropriate use of accessible car parks.

On the other hand, it is important to remember that those who have a permit should always comply with the terms and conditions of having one. For example, those with a permit may not use an accessible car park if they, personally, are not going to exit their vehicle.

The truth of the matter is while it is easy to blame those who park in an accessible car park without having a permit, as the people creating the problem, doing so is not going to resolve the ongoing issue. Instead, everybody needs to be accountable for the correct and appropriate use of accessible car parks, whether they have a permit or not. www.yesdisability.org.nz

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Life Lessons: with Life Education Trust

Love those kids

Happy New Year to everyone — I hope you all had an enjoyable break and are looking forward to an exceptional 2017. It should be another great year for us here at Life Education, with lots of positive stuff lined up.

Our bookings are full for the year ahead with another 16,000 children planned to go through Barry Kirkour two mobile classrooms where we will reach Burnnand more than 85 per cent of all children in the age group our programme is aimed at over a two-year cycle.

This month’s theme of “Love on the Shore” for the magazine ties in well with what we do — we love providing our programme “helping kids to make smart life choices” and we love hearing the positive comments from kids, teachers and parents about the effects that we have on kids’ lives. Our founding director Trevor Grice once said that a child without love is like a child trying to clap with one hand: kids need the love of a parent or guardian to help them grow through what can be pretty difficult years, and what we teach kids helps ease the burden that parents and kids often have.

Although our programme is not specifically an anti-drug programme, we do touch on the subject of substances at Intermediate school, which is so important in today’s environment.

I was reading a news item recently in a newspaper from Vancouver that someone left in a café and was horrified at some of the statistics from a city that I thought was often compared with Auckland.

Although our programme is not specifically an anti-drug programme, we do touch on the subject of substances at Intermediate school.

The city has a real drug problem — in just one day in December, 13 people died of drug overdoses! And in the first 10 months of 2016 in British Columbia, 622 people died from illicit drug overdoses. I know that our record in Godzone isn’t something to be proud of, but we aren’t anywhere near as bad as what I see in Vancouver or British Columbia, and we must all work hard to make sure we never see illicit drug use reach those levels. Here at Life Education we work hard to do our bit and are proud of it.

If you suspect that a child you know is using, find the courage to confront them. None of us can ignore the problem and we must work together to protect our future generation from this terrible scourge. A spokesman in the Vancouver article said, “You really can’t trust ecstasy, cocaine, crystal meth — any of that stuff.

There’s no longer a safe way for kids to experiment. Your first time could be your last time.”

Scary stuff. So heap every ounce of love that you have onto your kids and their close friends — it will be the best thing you have ever done in your life.

Onwards and upwards.

Barry Kirk-Burnnand, Chair, Life Education Trust North Shore chair@lifeeducationnorthshore.co.nz www.lifeeducationnorthshore.co.nz secretary@lifeeducationnorthshore.co.nz

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Cam Calkoen: Bending Perceptions, Inspiring Change

Well Foundation: Update Brought to you by Board Chair, Craig Donaldson and CEO, Andrew Young.

Well Said

Andrew Young.

Craig Donaldson.

The start of a new year is normally the time for goal setting and making big plans. At the Well Foundation our goals are Waitemata DHB’s Child & Family team with the first clear, with the new mobile health clinic, and a second is on the way.

The Well Foundation is also currently fundraising for a support of you third new clinic. and our wider community, we want to help provide the best healthcare possible for local people. Last year, our supporters made a big impact on local healthcare, from funding important equipment in the hospitals to enhancing vital services in the community that make accessing healthcare easier for our most vulnerable people. This year we will build on what has been achieved already, harnessing strong relationships with local people and businesses and creating new ones to keep making improvements at both North Shore and Waitakere hospitals and in the community.

We kick off 2017 with exciting news that a second mobile health clinic has been fully funded and will be on the road soon.

The second clinic will be used by public health nurses to do throat swabbing as a part of the Rheumatic Fever Prevention Programme and general health check ups, referrals to other services and provide treatment when needed. The second new clinic will be comfortable, spacious and designed specifically to stand up to demands of the growing service. Because mobile health services are so beneficial to a fast-growing and diverse local population, one of our first major priorities this year will be raising money for a third mobile clinic which will be used for providing dental care to more local children, especially in the many areas where tooth decay is big problem.

We’re also making great progress with our hospital equipment projects with the $18,500 Portable Lower Abdominal Scanner for North Shore Hospital Emergency Department being completed late last year, largely thanks to the East Coast Bays Rotary Club who fundraised for the scanner at their annual golf day. The new equipment will help staff in this busy department diagnose medical and bladder issues faster and relieve patients of pain as quickly as possible.

If you’d like to know about any of our current projects and how they will benefit patients and families of the North Shore, please visit www.wellfoundation.org.nz.

If you’re setting goals for 2017 and are interested in supporting a local charity, aimed at providing better healthcare for you and your loved ones, we’d love to hear from you on 447 0138 or info@wellfoundation.org.nz. Or if you’d just like to get to know us a bit better and keep up with our latest news, please visit the website and sign up to our quarterly newsletter.

Until next time, go well.

Well Foundation, Level 2, 15 Shea Tce, Takapuna, Auckland www.wellfoundation.org.nz The Well Foundation is the official charity supporting Waitemata District Health Board

Cam Calkoen is an inspirational speaker who is bending perceptions to inspire change and an attitude of awesomeness through simple, lasting human truths. Passionate about the Shore, this column reflects the awesomeness that surrounds us and the potential we all have to achieve a personal best.

A night out without a phone It was a few days after Christmas and I was at the dinner table with Mum and some family friends. We were in great conversation. Then... ring ring… ring ring… went the home phone. For our guests it was as if there was a crying baby in the room next door and it needed attention immediately. Although that is something I’m still to experience I hear that in some cases it’s good to leave that too! The guests couldn’t believe this and yes it would have been stink if it had been a phone call saying grandma was in hospital but chances were it wasn’t.

A couple of weeks later I was watching an interview with Simon Sinek called ‘Millennials in the Workplace’. This guy is AWESOME and I’d recommend his talks for people who have some time to fill. He’s good, he’s real good in terms of thought provoking ideas that can enhance ones quality of life. Within the talk where he’s highlighting an impact of social media and technology he mentioned something that reminded me of that dinner a few weeks earlier... “If you’re sitting at a dinner with your friends and you’re texting someone who’s not there that’s a problem”.

The talk got me thinking seriously about the intrusion of phones and social media. I asked myself why do I take my phone everywhere I go? My answers made me sound dependent and when my answer was "but I keep my money cards in the phone-case" I decided to dust off my wallet.

That evening I went out to dinner with friends purposely leaving my phone on the kitchen bench. Up till now I thought I was pretty good at just leaving my phone in a pocket. But without it completely I felt a greater sense of independence and freedom – I didn’t have to worry about losing it, breaking it, responding to someone who wasn’t even there. It enabled me to be more creative, and when I saw a phone on every other table in the restaurant I simply thought to myself "Why?".

When asked about my holiday I couldn’t just show the photos on my phone. I actually enjoyed taking people on an adventure as I described the holiday.

When a phone rang, beeped, or lit up, and people checked to see if it was theirs, my focus stayed on who I was with – not who I wasn’t with.

And without the distraction of social media during times of solitude I was able to think my own thoughts and form new connections. I was living!

At the end of the evening I did wonder how I was going to get home when everyone was ordering Uber. But then I remembered this thing called a Taxi and like an Uber that drove me home too.

I feel like such a Millennial right now, but yes my phone comes more places with me than anything else I own. During the evening without it I noticed heightened levels of connection, inspiration and awareness of my surrounds, equally I thought how bizarre it would have been for my grandparents to even conceptualise a night out without a phone.

I’m still appreciative of phones and social media, they are powerful tools in my life. But when I’m at dinner, when I’m in a meeting, when I’m with friends, I want to ignore the ringing phone, eliminate the distractions of the beep, the lit screen and the vibrate. To embrace the present and enjoy increased levels of clarity, inspiration and focus.

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Education: Long Bay College

Academic Awards

The financial burden of studying Biomedical Science at Auckland University has been made a little easier for Long Bay College student Meghana Pasham, after she won over $20000 in Scholarship Awards at the 2016 Academic Prizegiving.

Meghana received the University of Auckland Academic Potential Scholarship and the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Scholarship and was also named DUX of Long Bay College 2016. Meghana was the 2016 Academic Leader at Long Bay College, and led by example. She was awarded the Cup for Excellence in Level 3 Chemistry, Level 3 Digital Technologies and Level 3 Physics, as well as receiving Excellence in Level 3 Biology.

Meghana Pasham

Meghana was the 2016 Academic Leader at Long Bay College, and led by example.

Jessica MacGee was awarded the Stephanie J Norrie Trophy Supreme Award for Leadership for her incredible contribution to Long Bay College, while Ethan MacKay received the Te Tukuna Kakano Ruatanga Trophy for Bi-Cultural Leadership.

Ethan MacKay

Jess MacGee

New Zealand record set by LBC student Congratulations to Long Bay College student Connor Bell who competed in the Junior section at the National Secondary Schools competition.

Connor won the Discus title by throwing 65m. Not only this, but he also broke the New Zealand Secondary Schools Junior record by 7m! This record of 58.12m was set in 2009

by Jacko Gill who has since moved on to represent New Zealand Connor Bell in the Olympics in Shotput. But Connor didn’t only break it once, he broke it four times in a row setting the final distance with his 5th throw. During the competition 4 out of 6 of his throws were past the previous record (all over 63m).

Connor also went on to compete in the Junior Boys Shotput where he was able to win that event also, with a throw of 15.7m.

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Class visit to Treaty grounds thanks to top prize Long Bay College art student Bea Terreblanche won the top prize for the Waitangi trust art competition in 2016.

‘Our Nations Children’ was a nationwide student art competition as part of an initiative aimed at having every child visit Waitangi before they leave school to better understand New Zealand’s Heritage. Our Nation's Bea Terreblanche Children started in 2013 with the goal to inspire and educate the next generation of New Zealanders to know and understand the history of the birthplace of New Zealand, and encourage more people to visit Waitangi and Northland.

Thanks to Bea’s success in the competition, 15 Long Bay College students were able to visit the Treaty grounds recently, staying at the adjacent hotel. The activities during their 3 day stay included learning to chant and paddle a waka, visiting the Waitangi museum, sailing, and swimming with the dolphins.

A great time was had by all. Congratulations once again to Bea!

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