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DEVONPORT

On the Ferry with

...and Myra Lloyd Where are you from?

Helensville.

Mike Cohen, Devonport-Takapuna Local Board, Alastair Fletcher, Chair Devonport Museum and Dave Veart, Chair Devonport Peninsula Trust getting into the spirit of the Devonport Community Treasure Hunt.

Devonport Community News

By Maria Teape - Devonport Community Coordinator, Devonport Peninsula Trust Another successful Devonport Community Treasure Hunt was held on Sunday 6th March. This is Devonport’s annual Children’s Day event with a changing theme each year. The trail takes treasure hunters around the streets of Devonport, exploring places and learning things they may not have known about before. Our theme this year was ‘Dastardly Devonport’ where we explored some of the less savoury aspects of Devonport’s past! If you are interested in what you didn’t know about Devonport, we are happy to email you a copy of our trail questionnaire, complete with answers!

Contact Maria: maria@devonportpeninsulatrust.nz The Devonport Dog Parade being held on Sunday 3rd April 12:30pm to 4pm at Windsor Reserve, Devonport Waterfront is a must see! This is a free action packed day of events, entertainment, boutique doggy goods and services and a chance to showcase our beloved four legged friends in a parade! A gold coin donation to the SPCA would be greatly appreciated - all proceeds go to the SPCA. Contact Robyn Fond, event organiser, on 09 445 6738 for more information.

On Sunday 9th April the annual Devonport Harvest Fair is taking place at Devonport Community Garden, Mt Cambria Reserve, from 1pm to 4pm. Devonport Harvest Fair has something for everyone: featuring the incredibly exciting and very popular annual snail race, fairy house making, baking competition and more! Or stop by for a cup of tea and a slice of cake from the cake stall and enjoy wandering round to see what’s growing in the Garden. The excitement culminates in the apple roll - roll up, roll up … or down! For more info contact Nikki at: devonportcommunitygarden@gmail.com Come and see the last show aptly named ‘The Final Curtain’ in the old Takapuna Grammar School Hall at 210 Lake Rd Takapuna. There will be four performances: Sunday 3rd April 6:00pm and Monday 4th April, Wednesday 6th April and Thursday 7th April at 7:00pm.

The shows feature Song and Dance Action from La Cage aux Folles, Ragtime, Spamalot, Urinetown, Cabaret. Ticket prices: Adults $20, Students $10. Available from the school’s Performing Arts Office, or email: c.jaques@takapuna.school.nz Organise your neighbourhood get-together now while the days and evenings are still warm. We have some funding available to help – whether you’ve had lots of street get-togethers or it’s your first one, we welcome all enquiries from people living in the Devonport to Hauraki Corner area. Contact Maria 09 445 9533 or email maria@ devonportpeninsulatrust.nz Thank you to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board for funding Devonport Peninsula Trust.

Until next time, Maria Teape

What brought you to Devonport? We’re showing around some Australian visitors – my brother and his wife and daughter Emma. Emma looked on the internet and planned a trip on the ferry and to see the city. So we drove into town and fulfilled her plan. It’s been lovely as she’s seen the city, absorbed some of the atmosphere, and a snatch of history. We had a lovely lunch and visited the chocolate factory. We just missed a ferry to get back to the airport on time.

What do you do? I’m a milliner, and a hatter (a hatter makes men’s hats). I have a little company and make Myra Lloyd wears one of her them in Helensville. I own hats at Devonport Wharf. make the felt from wool bought locally, and block them on [hat] blocks made locally. It’s such fun. I make them to order and I have a range in The Shelter in Ponsonby.

They are starting to be more courageous in terms of what I can make for them. People say ‘your hat looks great; its’ so chic’ and say they can't wear hats, but everyone can wear hats. It’s about confidence, and being yourself. I’ve been making them for six years, since we arrived from the UK. We were originally from Zimbabwe. But this is where I belong. We are so grateful to New Zealand, and we are citizens now.

Catch a ferry to the city with Fullers Take advantage of regular weekend ferry services from Birkenhead, Northcote Point, Devonport or Bayswater wharves to Auckland City. It’s a relaxing way to travel to and from Downtown Auckland. No traffic jams, no parking costs and café bars onboard. Visit www.fullers.co.nz or any Fullers Ticket Office for timetables or booking information.

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Takapuna Markets (Every Sunday) Takapuna central Car park, 6am

The Shore to Shore - 5km Fun Run

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Shore Tenpin Seniors

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

Dementia Social Group (Every Monday) St Georges Presbyterian Church, 10:30am

Takapuna Grammar School, 9am

Devonport Senior Citizens Harmony Hall 11:15am-2pm

Devonport Community House, 10am-2pm

Crystal Visions Holistic Market

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am-3pm

Devonport Dog Parade

Browns Bay Market (Every Sunday)

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Anzac Road Car park, 6am – noon

Kennedy Park Petanque Club (Every Sunday) for anybody with boules, 10am-1pm

The Kennedy Park WWII Trust Tunnel Opening

Kennedy Park, Castor Bay, 11am-2pm Please bring a torch and optional gold coin donation

Advanced Harakeke (Flax) Weaving

Kaipatiki Project Environment Centre, 10am-4pm www.kaipatiki.org.nz/courses or call (09) 482 1172

Browns Bay Market (Every Sunday)

Kennedy Park Petanque Club (Every Wednesday)

Kennedy Park Petanque Club (Every Tuesday)

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club (Every Weds)

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch

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The 2016 Cheltenham Swim-Auckland's Final Ocean Swim Narrow Neck Beach, Old Lake Road, Devonport, 1pm

Browns Bay Market

Kaipatiki Project Environment Centre, 10am-4pm www.kaipatiki.org.nz/courses or call (09) 482 1172

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Beach Haven Community Centre, 10:15am (every Wednesday)

Bruce Mason Centre, 11am-12noon

St. Margarets 151 Lake Road, Belmont 7.30pm. $10 a lesson.

Bingo (Housie) (Every Monday)

Beginners Tai Chi For Health (Every Tuesday)

Devonport Senior Citizens Harmony Hall 11:15am-2pm

Sunnynook Community Hall, 11am

Devonport Garden Club

Italian lunch with Nicky Pellegrino

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

Dementia Social Group

English Conversation Group (Every Wednesday)

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club (Every Weds) Campbell’s Bay Primary School Hall, 6:45pm

Women With Swords by Geoff Allen

The PumpHouse Theatre, 13-23 April, 7pm-8:20pm

The Esplanade Hotel, Devonport, 12:15pm-2pm to launch 'Under Italian Skies' Tickets $69.00

SARAH MILLICAN - OUTSIDER 8pm

Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland Tickets from Ticketmaster

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Takapuna Senior Citizens (Every Tuesday)

Indoor bowls and Rummikub 9.45am to noon The Strand, Takapuna. Contact Maurice 489 8430

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Yoga Classes with Linda Tjoen

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 5 classes for $40, 11am

English Conversation Group (Every Wednesday)

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Beach Haven Community Centre, 10:15am (every Wednesday)

Kennedy Park Petanque Club (Every Tuesday)

Kennedy Park Petanque Club (Every Wednesday)

Club play - visitors welcome, 1pm-3pm

Free coaching and play at 4.30pm.

Takapuna Senior Citizens (Every Tuesday)

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club (Every Weds)

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

Indoor bowls & Rummikub 9.45am to noon The Strand, Takapuna. Contact Maurice 489 8430

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Yoga for Mums and Pre-schoolers (Every Tuesday)

The Rose Singers ‘War & Petes’

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Campbell’s Bay Primary School Hall, 6:45pm

Devonport Community House, 1:15pm-2pm

Adults DanceFit with Made to Move (Every Tuesday)

20, 21 & 22 April 8pm 23 & 24 April 2pm The Rose Centre www.rosecentre.co.nz

St. Margarets 151 Lake Road, Belmont 7.30pm. $10 a lesson.

Contact chloe 0212920252 www.madetomovedance.com

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Takapuna Senior Citizens (Every Tuesday)

Indoor bowls and Rummikub 9.45am to noon The Strand, Takapuna. Contact Maurice 489 8430

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North Shore Bays Scrabble Club (Every Tuesday)

ANZAC Day

Inverness Room, Council Building, Glen Rd, Browns Bay Contact Ann 0276778272 9.15am-1.15pm

Cards 500 or Canasta (Every Tuesday) Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm

National Youth Theatre Company – All Stars Musical Theatre Holiday Programme 26 – 30 April www.nytc.co.nz

Erth's Dinosaur Zoo

Bruce Mason Centre, 26-30 April, Buy Tickets 0800 111 999

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Yoga Classes with Linda Tjoen

Adults DanceFit with Made to Move (Every Tuesday)

Kennedy Park Petanque Club (Every Sunday) Advanced Harakeke (Flax) Weaving

Devonport Community House, 10:30am-12pm

Devonport Community House, 1:15pm-2pm

Anzac Road carpark, 6am – noon for anybody with boules, 10am-1pm

Peggy Pearl Knitters Group (Every Wednesday)

Yoga for Mums and Pre-schoolers (Every Tuesday)

Takapuna Boating Club, Takapuna, 7pm-9:30pm

Takapuna central carpark, 6am

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Morning Melodies: The Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Auckland Band

Auckland Vintage Jazz Society

Takapuna Markets (Every Sunday)

Indoor bowls & Rummikub 9.45am to noon The Strand, Takapuna. Contact Maurice 489 8430

The Pumphouse Theatre, 11-30 April, www.pumphouse.co.nz

Bowls

Kaipatiki Project Environment Centre, 10am-4pm www.kaipatiki.org.nz/courses or call (09) 482 1172

Takapuna Senior Citizens (Every Tuesday)

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 5 classes for $40, 11am

Devonport Senior Citizens Harmony Hall 11:15am-2pm

Advanced Harakeke (Flax) Weaving

Campbell’s Bay Primary School Hall, 6:45pm

Harcourts Takapuna Beach Series - Swim, Paddle, Run Series Awards – 5 April 2016 @ Franc’s Bar

Bingo (Housie) (Every Monday)

for anybody with boules, 10am-1pm

Free coaching and play at 4.30pm.

Club play - visitors welcome, 1pm-3pm

St Georges Presbyterian Church, 10:30am

Kennedy Park Petanque Club (Every Sunday)

Yoga Classes with Linda Tjoen

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 5 classes for $40, 11am

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm

60’s Up Indoor Bowl

Anzac Road Car park, 6am – noon

Northcote Citizens' Centre, Northcote, 9.45 am today Ph: 488 7508.

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

St Leo's Church Hall, 2 Albert Rd, Devonport, 11:15-1:15pm

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Shakespeare's music U3A Takapuna monthly meeting

Cards 500 or Canasta (Every Tuesday)

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm Takapuna Markets (Every Sunday) Takapuna central Car park, 6am

Devonport Community House, 10:30am-12pm

Free For The Community (Every Tuesday) 10.30am-11.15am The Rose Centre, Belmont

Takapuna Beach, 10am-3pm, Lorna auckland@emr.org.nz

Takapuna central Car park, 6am

Chair Yoga for people with limited mobility (Every TUES)

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Peggy Pearl Knitters Group (Every Wednesday)

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

Seaweek-Takapuna Reef Community Guided Snorkeling

Takapuna Markets (Every Sunday)

North Shore Bays Scrabble Club

Bowls (Every Monday)

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Windsor Reserve, Devonport, 12:30pm-4pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9:15am Inverness Room, Council Building, Glen Rd, Browns Bay Contact Ann 0276778272 9.15am-1.15pm

Bingo (Housie) (Every Monday)

The Devonport Craft & Fine Food Market

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Scrabble (Every Tuesday)

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Peggy Pearl Knitters Group (Every Wednesday) Devonport Community House, 10:30am-12pm

Yoga Classes with Linda Tjoen

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Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 5 classes for $40, 11am

English Conversation Group (Every Wednesday)

Beach Haven Community Centre, 10:15am (every Wednesday)

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club (Every Weds) Campbell’s Bay Primary School Hall, 6:45pm

April 2016

Community Calendar This Channel Community Calendar is published monthly for Community Events. If you would like to include your event please email details to: ella@benefitz.co.nz

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Rumikub (Every Friday)

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am

Takapuna Senior Citizens,

Scrabble Fridays, The Strand, 9.45am-noon

Company Theatre’s ‘When Dad Married Fury’

2+ Mini-movers with Made to Move (Every FRI)

Taitamariki Girl guides hall 9.15am. $7 a lesson.

Contact Chloe 0212920252. www.madetomovedance.com

Community House,Hall, Devonport, 9am-10:30am (babies to 8yrs) Methodist Church Takapuna, 10am

Bowls

Advanced Harakeke (Flax) Weaving

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Takapuna Senior Citizens Citizens,(Every Friday)

Scrabble Fridays, Fridays 9.45am-noon The Strand, 9.45am-noon The Strand, Takapuna Contact Elise 4438554

Club 55 - Bowling league of senior tenpin bowlers "Made to Move" Preschool Xtreme Entertainment, Targetdance Court, and 10ammovement class,

2 - 5years. $7 per lesson. Held at Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Bebe (Every Friday) AuburnFrench Street Reserve, Takapuna. 9.15-9.45am (Every Friday) French Wriggle and Rhyme, The Rose Centre, 10-10:30am

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

Devonport Senior Citizens Hall(Every 11:15am-2pm 10.30am Contact Chloe PryorHarmony 0212920252 Friday)

"Made to Move" Preschool ballet for 3/4years. $7 per lesson.

Bingo (Housie) (Every Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall,Friday) Auburn Street Reserve, Takapuna 10 -

Shore Tenpin Seniors Keep Fit Keep Fit

Rumikub Roller Coasters. All 55-up welcome. (Every Friday)

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

Milford Bowling Senior Citizens Hall, 9am Tenpin at Xtreme Entertainment Centre, 12:30pm

Tai Chi for Health BEGINNERS (every Thursday)

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm, Call Eileen 444 8291

New Zealand Ocean Swim Series - King of the Bays Browns Bay Weekly Skills Workshop, Saturday 2nd April, Circus Takapuna Beach, 8am 11am-1pm. for details Visit www.oceanswim.co.nz .

Kaipatiki Project Environment Centre, 1pm-5pm

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am 10am Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield,

60’s Exercises ShoreUpTenpin Seniors

Bee-Keeping For Beginners - Part 1 Of 3

Kaipatiki Project Environment Centre, 17 Lauderdale Rd, 10am www.kaipatiki.org.nz/courses or call (09) 482 1172

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

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2 – 16 April Wed – Sat 8pm Sun 2pm The Rose Centre www.rosecentre.co.nz

Tenpin Bowling at Xtreme Entertainment Centre, 12:30pm

Roller Coasters. All 55-up welcome. (Every Friday)

Devonport Toy Library - 700+ toys available for hire 60’s Up Exercises

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Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am-4pm

Xtreme Entertainment, Target Court, 10am

Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 10am

Takapuna Beach, Green Gables, 8am8.00am – 1.00pm http://oceanswim.co.nz/event/king-bays/ Browns Bay Weekly Circus Skills Workshop Browns Visions Bay Grass Reserve, 11am-1pm Crystal Holistic Market

Club 55 - Bowling league of senior tenpin bowlers

Dementia Social Group Dementia Social Group Church, 10am Mairangi Bay Presbyterian

New Zealand Swim Series - King of the Bays Mairangi Bay Ocean Farmers Market

Mums & Bubs: Movie and Hot Drink for just $12 Bowls Every Friday, Vic, Devonport, Milford SeniorThe Citizens Hall, 1pm 11am

Mairangi BayPoint Farmers Market Hobsonville Farmers Market - Sat & Sun 9am-1pm Green 8am Inside Gables, an old seaplane hangar down at The Landing

Browns Bay Weekly Circus Skills Bee-Keeping For Beginners - PartWorkshop 2 Of 3

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Browns GrassEnvironment Reserve, 11am-1pm KaipatikiBay Project Centre, 17 Lauderdale Rd, 10am www.kaipatiki.org.nz/courses or call (09) 482 1172

Advanced Harakeke (Flax) Weaving

Kaipatiki Project Environment Centre, 1pm-5pm

Depot Artspace Exhibitions: Depot Artspace, Devonport

Members Exhibition: UFO - Opens 2-3:30pm Sat 9 (Runs to Wed 27) Gallipoli Remembered - Opens 2-3:30pm Sat 9 (Runs to Wed 27) The Vernacular Lounge - Opens 2-3:30pm Sat 9 (Runs to Wed 27)

Cynthia and Chris McKenzie: Gallipoli Remembered Depot Artspace, Devonport, 2pm-3:30pm

Bowls

Every Wednesday: DevonportGallipoli JETS run 3km or 5kmDepot Artspace Exhibitions: Remembered TorpedoOpens Bay Navy Museum, Edward Parade, 2-3:30pm Sat King 9 (Runs to Wed 27) 6pm.

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Dementia Dementia Social Social Group Group

Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 10am Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 10am

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Devonport Toy Library - 700+ toys available for hire 60’s Up Exercises

Community House,Hall, Devonport, 9am-10:30am (babies to 8yrs) Methodist Church Takapuna, 10am

60’s Exercises ShoreUpTenpin Seniors

Rumikub Takapuna(Every SeniorFriday) Citizens,

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Milford Citizens Hall, 9am ScrabbleSenior Fridays 9.45am-noon The Strand,Senior Takapuna Contact Elise 4438554 Takapuna Citizens, Scrabble Fridays, The Strand, 9.45am-noon Rumikub Milford Citizens Hall, of 9am Club 55Senior - Bowling league senior tenpin bowlers

Mums Bubs: MovieTarget and Hot Drink for just $12 Xtreme &Entertainment, Court, 10am Every Friday, The Vic, Devonport, 11am

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am 10am Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield,

Shore Tenpin Seniors Keep Fit

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

Bebe French (Every Friday) Bowls French Wriggle and Rhyme, The Rose Centre, 10-10:30am

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

Bingo (Housie) (Every Friday) The Poynton Art Show Devonport Senior CitizensOpening Harmony Hall 11:15am-2pm

Mairangi Mairangi Bay Bay Farmers Farmers Market Market (Every Saturday) Green Green Gables, Gables, 8am 8am

Inside anBay oldGrass seaplane hangar down at The Landing Browns Reserve, 11am-1pm

Launch event for newly relocated Hobsonville Point Birkenhead Artisan Market Farmers Community Market House, 9am-1pm Highbury

'The Landing', Seaplane Hangar (opp Hobsonville Ferry Terminal) Introduction to Zonta 9am to 1pm, Website: www.hobsonvillepointfarmersmarket.co.nz Meet Byron in coffee lounge upstairs, 2pm Phone:Spencer 021 209on 1758 Further info Gail 021 686516

Keep Fit

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Tai Chi for Health BEGINNERS (every Thursday)

4pm, The Poynton, RSVP: To Gail on 09 488 5710, Free event, Roller Coasters.

55-up –welcome. exhibition open forAll1 month call Gail to(Every view. Friday) Tenpin Bowling at Xtreme Entertainment Centre, 12:30pm

Bee-Keeping For Beginners - Part 3 Of 3

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm, Call Eileen 444 8291

HMS Pinafore

Judith Durham - Farewell NZ Matinee Concert Series

Advanced Harakeke (Flax) Weaving

Bruce Mason Centre, 7pm-9:30pm, Buy Tickets 0800 111999

Dementia Dementia Social Social Group Group

Mairangi Mairangi Bay Bay Presbyterian Presbyterian Church, Church, 10am 10am

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Devonport Toy Library - 700+ toys available for hire 60’s Up Exercises

Bruce Mason Centre, 4:30pm-6:30pm

Takapuna(Every SeniorFriday) Citizens, Rumikub

ScrabbleSenior Fridays 9.45am-noon Milford Citizens Hall, 9am The Strand,Senior Takapuna Contact Elise 4438554 Takapuna Citizens,

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Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am 10am Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

Tenpin Xtreme 10.30amBowling Contact at Chloe PryorEntertainment 0212920252 Centre, 12:30pm

60’s Exercises ShoreUpTenpin Seniors Shore Tenpin Seniors Keep Fit

"Made to Move" Preschool ballet for 3/4years. $7 per lesson.

Roller Coasters.

AllHall, 55-up welcome.

(EveryTakapuna Friday) 10 Taitamariki Girl Guides Auburn Street Reserve,

Keep Fit

Bowls Rumikub

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm, Call Eileen 444 8291

Dementia Social Group

Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 10am

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60’s Up Exercises Devonport Toy Library - 700+ toys available for hire

Methodist Church Takapuna, 10am Community House,Hall, Devonport, 9am-10:30am (babies to 8yrs)

ShoreUpTenpin Seniors 60’s Exercises

Extreme Centre, Glenfield, MethodistEntertainment Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am 10am

Keep ShoreFit Tenpin Seniors

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

Keep Fit

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

Tai Chi for Health BEGINNERS (every Thursday)

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm, Call Eileen 444 8291

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Browns Bay Grass 11am-1pm The Salvation Army,Reserve, 430 Glenfield Road, 8am-3pm

Silly Cow, The Rose Centre,Market Belmont, 8pm Hobsonville Point Farmers - Sat & Sun 9am-1pm (every evening 18th - 22nd).

09 445 9900 Inside an old seaplane hangarBookings: down at The Landing info@rosecentre.co.nz

Crystal Visions Holistic Market

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am-3pm

Comedy Allstars Showcase One Night8pm Only Silly Cow, The Rose Centre,- Belmont, Saturday 23rd(every April, Bruce Mason evening 18th Centre, - 22nd).8pm-10:30pm

Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm-10:30pm

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Club 55to- Bowling league ofdance seniorand tenpin bowlersclass, "Made Move" Preschool movement

Xtreme Entertainment, Target 10am Girl Guides Hall, 2 - 5years. $7 per lesson.

HeldCourt, at Taitamariki AuburnFrench Street (Every Reserve,Friday) Takapuna. 9.15-9.45am Bebe French to Wriggle Rhyme,ballet The Rose Centre, 10-10:30am "Made Move"and Preschool for 3/4years. $7 per lesson.

Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall,Friday) Auburn Street Reserve, Takapuna 10 Bingo (Housie) (Every 10.30am Contact Chloe PryorHarmony 0212920252 Devonport Senior Citizens Hall 11:15am-2pm

Rumikub Roller Coasters. All 55-up welcome. (Every Friday)

Milford Bowling Senior Citizens Hall, 9am Tenpin at Xtreme Entertainment Centre, 12:30pm

Mums & Bubs: Movie and Hot Drink for just $12 Bowls

Browns Book FairBay Weekly Circus Skills Workshop

Comedy Allstars Showcase - One Night Only

for young local professional golfer11am Rica Tse. Every Friday, The Vic, Devonport, North BowlsShore Golf Club, Takapuna, 12pm.

For more info visit: http://ricatse.wix.com/ricatse Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm Scrabble Fridays, Fridays 9.45am-noon Scrabble The Strand, 9.45am-noon The Strand, Takapuna Contact Elise 4438554

Green Gables, 8am

Kaipatiki Project Environment Centre, 1pm-5pm

‘The Vision’-Golf fundraising Mums & Bubs: Movie and HotEvent Drink for just $12

Takapuna Takapuna Senior Senior Citizens, Citizens,

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market (Every Saturday)

Italian lunch with Pellegrino Hobsonville PointNicky Farmers Marketat The Hotel, Devonport, 12th at Esplanade their new location.

(Launches1Tuesday 15th-16th) 2:15pm-2pm to launch 'Under Italian Skies'

Advanced Harakeke (Flax) Weaving

Milford Milford Senior Senior Citizens Citizens Hall, Hall, 1pm 9am

Tai Chi for Health BEGINNERS (every Thursday)

Kaipatiki Project Environment Centre, 17 Lauderdale Rd, 10am www.kaipatiki.org.nz/courses or call (09) 482 1172 Kaipatiki Project Environment Centre, 1pm-5pm

"Made Move"The Preschool dance and movement class, ScrabbletoFridays, Strand, 9.45am-noon 2 - 5years. $7 per lesson. Held at Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Club 55Street - Bowling league of senior tenpin bowlers Auburn Reserve, Takapuna.

9.15-9.45am Xtreme Entertainment, Target Court, 10am

Community House,Hall, Devonport, 9am-10:30am (babies to 8yrs) Methodist Church Takapuna, 10am

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Hobsonville Farmers - Sat & Sun 9am-1pm Browns Bay Point Weekly Circus Market Skills Workshop

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market Green Gables, 8am

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Browns Bay Point Weekly Circus Market Skills Workshop Hobsonville Farmers - Sat & Sun 9am-1pm Browns Reserve, 11am-1pm Inside anBay oldGrass seaplane hangar down at The Landing

Advanced Harakeke (Flax) Weaving

Kaipatiki Project Environment Centre, 1pm-5pm

Crystal Visions Holistic Market

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am-4pm

Antique & Collectors Fair

AUT Sport & Fitness Centre, 90 Akoranga Drive, 10am-5pm

Every Vic, Devonport, MilfordFriday, SeniorThe Citizens Hall, 1pm 11am

Bowls

Crystal Visions Holistic Market Milford SeniorYoga Citizens 10am-4pm Pregnancy with Hall, Marika - $10 Saturday 30th April9.30am-11am.

The Rose Centre, Every Sunday,

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

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CONTENTS COVER FEATURES

TAKAPUNA BEACH

42 MasterChef Winners visit Tokyo Bay

26 Views from the Beach with TBBA

60 Genevieve Becroft 104 A Chat with Craig Donaldson

MILFORD 64 Milford News

FEATURES 22

Shop the Shore

24 Shore Street Style

DEVONPORT 01

Devonport News

44 Channel People - My Recipe 50 Shop with Glenfield Mall 62 Channel People - I Love What I Do

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The Vic

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The PumpHouse

120 Channel People - I Love My Sport

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The Rose Centre

121 A Chat with Mike Hotchin

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Mairangi Arts Centre

126 Channel People - My Retirement

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Lake House Arts Centre

OUT & ABOUT 02 BNZ Community Calendar 06 Out & About on the Shore

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FROM THE EDITOR

Janet Marshall

The Channel Mag Team. Back: Bridget Phillips, Aidan Bennett, Christine Young, Front: Heather Vermeer, Crystal Sharp.

Keep The Warmth Coming As autumn sweeps in, we hope to fire you up with inspiration to enjoy some special indoor dining time on the Shore as the days and nights cool. It’s been an incredible summer, with the Shore really booking its place at the top table of Auckland’s hot hospitality scene. New places to eat and drink continue to emerge monthly, and we love getting out and about with Channel to enjoy all that’s on offer here. Visitors and new arrivals to the Shore often help bring it home to us just how special this place is. Our charismatic cover stars Karena and Kasey Bird brought their high energy - and high praise - to Takapuna to engage in a masterclass at our fantastic Japanese restaurant at Main Beach, Tokyo Bay, ahead of this issue. They were totally taken by Takapuna and provided a fun-filled interview for our new Channel teammate Christine Young to get her teeth into. We introduce her on page 35.

Our magazine loves to share insights into the lives of local people, and this month Genevieve Becroft kindly welcomed Channel

into her Lake Pupuke home. A woman of great accomplishment and heart, Genevieve is someone whose impact on the community and the arts on the Shore and beyond has been hugely significant. I love the photo of her, barefoot in her garden, which accompanies this feature on page 60.

Channel publisher Aidan Bennett finds out about life on Wall Street from local businessman Craig Donaldson, who is now settled back north of the bridge and investing in its future, following his New York city stint. Our Channel People Q & As compiled by Courtney Bennett take a look at locals loving what they do, what they play and where they live. If you feel someone deserves the spotlight in Channel, please do get in touch.

Plantation style is the look for our Shop the Shore this month - love it! There are heaps of stylish gift ideas to buy locally (just an early heads up - it’s Mother’s Day on the first Sunday of May).

Happy dining, working, playing, shopping and sharing on the Shore!

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TBBA TAKES A 3D PERSPECTIVE ON BUSINESS The March BMW-sponsored gathering of the Takapuna Beach Business Association took place at the Berkeley Cinema. Guests mingled over a fine selection of canapĂŠs before moving through to one if the cinemas to hear Grant from My Business Plus (also a Google trusted agency) speak on how to become more visible in Google. He showed how the company is linking in with locally-based Property3D, using the latest in virtual reality video, and discussed how Google can help local small to medium sized businesses with online marketing.

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Mark Houghton, Steven Scott and Julian Brown.

Terence Harpur, Shelley Graham and Rob Meiser.

Mark Bridgeman, Grant Hartley, Leo Kriv, Oliver Wills and Lavtam Atmakuri.

Jo Waddington, Laura Charman, Sami Carrucan and Emily Jones.

Jeremy Bain, Bruce Farell and John Stanton.

Gillian McAven, James Cackett, Terry Holt and Jason Pribicevich.

Ben Whittingham, Lesley Lane, Dave Lane and Mike Cohen.

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WESTLAKE BOYS' ST PATRICK'S GOLF DAY Teams of Westlake 'old boys', staff and supporters brandished their golf clubs for the ‘St. Patrick’s Day’ themed 2016 Westlakers Golf Day at the Waitemata Golf Club. Revived as an annual event in 2009, the 21 teams competed for the coveted John Patterson Memorial Shield – named after a popular teacher and keen golfer who passed away at school in 1996. It was won this year by North Harbour Rugby, with best-dressed prizes awarded to teams from Physio By Design and Team Cabling. Aside from the competitive aspect, the day was a very successful fundraiser to help Westlake students who would otherwise not be able to meet the cost of their academic, sporting and cultural pursuits.

Bryce Biggs, Aaron Pryce, Jeff Knight and Peter Graham.

Fraser Brown, Peter Rea, Simon Smith and Keith Cullum.

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TAKAPUNA CRICKET CLUB INAUGURAL ANNUAL LUNCHEON Takapuna Cricket Club hosted its inaugural annual luncheon and fundraiser at their clubrooms on Friday 18th March. After a welcome from Club President Carl Howey, cricket memorabilia was auctioned and former Black Cap star Kyle Mills spoke and answered questions from guests. Funds raised at the event will go towards supporting Takapuna Cricket Club's junior coaching programmes.

Richard Drown, Joe Cachopa, Johan Kirstein, Tony Buckingham, Daryl Quinn.

Damian Cancare, Mark Hitchcock, Alex O'Dowd, Neil Race.

Jo Ryan, Shaun Fergus, Marina Howey, Kyle Mills.

James Barham, Kevin Sunde, Joseph O'Reilly, Darren Sexton, Mark Finlay.

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PINEHURST SCHOOL 25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA Pinehurst School provided fun for the whole family when they held their 25th Anniversary Gala on Sunday 20th March. With food stalls, rides for the kids, raffles and entertainment, a great time was had by all. Funds were raised to support the many programmes offered within the school, which has a fabulous community behind it and counts world number one golfer Lydia Ko among its past pupils.

Rod Klarwill, Cherie Baird, Alana Takle, Karyn Klarwill.

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Caitlyn Kennedy, Gracie Pilgrem, Melissa Jones.

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'THE REAL YOU' LAUNCH AT CLARIS GROUP Dr Maria Reeves hosted a star-studded launch of her new Claris Group facilities on Constellation Drive where over 70 guests enjoyed an evening of fun and education on skin and body care. The crowd at 'The Real You' event received some enlightening presentations from the professionals on hand, including Dr Mark Gittos who talked about beauty as seen through the eyes of a plastic surgeon. During a tour of the state of the art facilities, attendees had the opportunity to experience just some of the treatments on offer as well as spend more time one on one with the team of specialists.

Kassi Stephen, Pip Elliment, Linda Elliment, Tania McKenzie.

Natali Henderson, Annette MacKay, Pam Newlove.

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HURSTMERE ROAD HOOLEY St Patrick’s Day celebrations took over the footpath outside Blankenberge, Florrie McGreal’s Irish Pub and The Elephant Wrestler, complete with live music and traditional Irish dancers from midafternoon on Thursday 17 March. You didn’t have to be Irish to enjoy the fun, though there were Irish accents aplenty among the patriotically green crowd. Revellers were only too happy to show their Irish style to Channel Magazine, and it’s clear that dressing up for St Paddy’s is now a well-established tradition on the Shore.

Ann Thomson, Judi Burling, Janette Everiss, Avril Balmer.

Norman Ramsay, Prue Hammond, Craig Shelley, Sara Meyer, Bart Davidson, Karen Ramsey.

Vaughan Cassidy, Pia Grassa, Andrew Scrivens.

Christina Thomson, Mike Thomson.

Aaron Morrison, Karen McKinlay, Lee Darby, Charlotte Clare.

Matt Hurley, Stephen While.

Brian Gibbo, Rose Kilmartin, Anne Mathers, Andy Wafer.

Kelly Manning, Judi Burling, Avril Balmer, Janette Everiss.

Stef Gibson, Liam Walker, Michael McKeever, Rowan Alexander, Olivia McGann.

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LYDIA KO AT PUPUKE GOLF CLUB World number one golfer Lydia Ko was back on the Shore for a special invitation from Pupuke Golf Club to honour her achievements and present her with Life Membership of the club where she played as a youngster. Members of the East Coast Road based club turned out in force to welcome back the international sporting superstar and applaud as Club President Paul Armstrong presented Lydia with her accolade. The 18-year-old golfing sensation spoke humbly about her memories at the golf club and her success in the sport. She happily obliged other Life Members and guests with photo opportunities and conversation.

Paul Armstrong, Sandie Jennins, Len Bilton.

Craig and Luke Old.

Len Bilton, Jack Renwick, Barbara Algie, Lydia Ko, Monica Renwick and John McLintock.

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CEO'S LUNCH AT NORTH HARBOUR CLUB The North Harbour Club hosted a large crowd in the main function room of QBE Stadium for the first Lexus of North Shore Charity Lunch for 2016 on Friday March 11th. The lunch featured an interesting panel presentation from three prominent CEOs with local connections – Mark Powell, ex-The Warehouse and CEO in Residence at Massey University; Emerald Group CEO Diane Foreman; and KEA NZ CEO Craig Donaldson. The MC was Andrew Patterson of NBR Business Radio. A highlight of the lunch was the induction of two new laureates in to the North Harbour Business Hall of Fame, Liz and Paul Blackwell. The Business Hall of Fame is now administered by the North Harbour Club. More details are included in this issue.

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What's on at the Vic Welcome to April at The Vic! Fight the winter blues by having a warm, friendly experience at The Vic, where we have indulgences to suit your every need: a broad range of movies, tasty tapas, wine, cocktails, craft beer and a heavenly gelato selection. And tell your kids about our School Holiday Film Course -- they’ll get to write and direct their own short movie and premiere it right here at the cinema! For any more information on our special deals, events and venue hire functions like us on www.facebook.com/thevicdevonport or subscribe to our weekly newsletter at www.thevic.co.nz.

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King Kong (PG) 23 April

Captain America: Civil War (TBC) 5 May

The Man Who Knew Infinity 5 May

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The PumpHouse latest from Theatre Director James Bell.

Of Sandwiches and Swords

James Bell

It’s April and the clocks have turned back. I’m sure parents are bewildered at how quickly the end of term snuck up on them. But never fear, as the autumn school holidays edge closer, so does Tim Bray Productions’ Season of Theatre for children. In the storybook favourite The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch, Mrs Grinling finds an ingenious way to get Mr Grinling’s basket of sandwiches to him while he’s working at the top of his lighthouse. Meanwhile everopportunistic seagulls keep trying to steal it. It’s full of comedy and the kids will be laughing all the way home.

Devonport theatre writer and director Geoff Allen brings his latest drama, Women With Swords to the outdoor amphitheatre. Geoff has chosen an interesting era and setting for this play which takes place on the French-Italian border in 1642 during the Thirty-Years-War, a devastating conflict involving most of the major European powers of that time. An army Geoff Allen. Devonport is coming to plunder a small valley community playwright director of that has lost all its men. Six women, armed and Women With Swords. dangerous take a stand to defend what’s theirs – oh, and there’s buried treasure at stake too. Sounds exciting, can’t wait to see it. Bring comfy cushions and blankets for this outdoor show. If it’s raining, the performance will move indoors.

Our Learn Writing for Theatre Workshop is now in its final fortnight.

Twelve fledgling writers will soon each have a 10 minute play script ready for a staged reading. They will get that chance on May 2nd when all 12 plays will be performed. Entry will be by gold coin donation. Come and see what the locals are writing about.

In the last year or so we’ve had fun screening some classic movies in the main auditorium and in early May we bring two more. Two all-time favourites from last century, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Grease will screen on consecutive nights. Audrey Hepburn, the famous ‘little black dress’ by Givenchy and the hit theme song Moon River combined to make Truman Capote’s original story a multiple Academy Award winner and reflects the sophisticated confidence of the era. The screening of Grease comes complete with a shadow cast of local actors performing while the movie screens which brings the musical action to life quite literally and makes for a fun evening that the audience can sing along to.

It’s a nice little sampling plate of autumnal entertainment.

Cheers, James Bell

May 2 @ 7pm The PumpHouse presents 10-Minute Plays – staged reading Twelve new writers present brand new scripts Entry by gold coin donataion

April 13 - 23 Galatea Theatre presents Women With Swords Adult $25 Senior $25/Student/Child $22

Friday May 6 @ 7pm The PumpHouse Movie nights presents The classic film Breakfast at Tiffany’s All tickets $20 – includes a drink and nibbles on arrival

Kath Hair

The Improvision Workshop held at The Rose Centre recently was a popular (not to mention cost-free!) one-off programme.

Supported by Company Theatre and taught by Kay Williams who has over 25 years experience in Perth, Melbourne and Auckland the workshop was broken into easily digestible pieces and built up to a few scenes. A number of participants have passed on they had a brilliant time and learnt a lot, so we’re hoping Kay and Company Theatre will be back with another in the future – we’ll keep you posted!

Graham Wardrop made the trek up from Christchurch to perform his incredible acoustic artistry. Personally I’ve never heard a guitar sound quite like what Graham creates with his, we’ve had requests from the United States asking him to tour there and with his level of talent this is no surprise. He travels around the country and overseas regularly so keep an eye out for his name, even if you’re fortunate enough to escape Auckland rainy winter.

On to April and Company Theatre is all ready for David Williamson’s ‘When Dad Married Fury’. Williamson skilfully blends contemporary culture within the ageless framework of family greed, jealousy, love and expectation. Alan, a 75 year old Aussie corporate high flier has made millions from his investments and now, recently widowed, he flies back home for his birthday, with a new American wife, almost half his age.

What portion of his huge fortune can his two sons, Ben and Ian, now expect to inherit?

The Rose Singers return to the stage with their annual Anzac concerts, this time with the witty War & Pete’s and tribute concert to ANZAC 2016. The Rose Singers are always a bunch of fun and a breath of fresh air so I know I’ll be getting along to join Pete and the Singers in their Olde London Pub. We’re currently incubating ideas for the community activities and classes programme for Term 2 so if you have an idea for a project you would like to be involved with as a teacher, coordinator or participant, don’t hesitate to give us a call or pop in and have a coffee with Kath to chat about how we can help develop yours ideas or offer creative education to participate in.

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What's On... @ The PumpHouse April 11 - 30 Tim Bray Productions presents The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch Two shows per day – except Sundays and Anzac Day Tickets $22 - $25

Improv, acoustic, acting and ANZAC concerts

Saturday May 7 @ 7.30pm Hot & Flustered presents The classic movie-musical Grease All tickets $18

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Your guide to the places to eat and meet Bolliwood, Takapuna

A warm welcome at Bolliwood

Parul Bhatia.

Indian hospitality is famously warm, and as you are welcomed into Bolliwood restaurant you will be greeted by the delicious aroma of authentic Indian dishes which are prepared by their five-star former hotel chefs. Bolliwood Restaurant has been a firm favourite with North Shore diners for a number of years, and is now the only Indian restaurant in Takapuna.

Flavoursome features of the menu at Bolliwood include starter, Fish Amritsari, which is boneless fish pieces wrapped in herbs and spices and deep fried. Other appetisers are Haryali Kebab of chicken fillet marinated in corianader, mint garlic and ginger and also the popular Seekh Kebab – made from spicy minced lamb cooked in the tandoor oven.

Along with traditional favourites from the mains selection, such as Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala and Saagwala, there is the Chef’s Special Bolliwood curry. This is tender meat cooked with onions, spices and fenugreek – a spice which gives a sweet and subtle flavouring to the dish, which is simply delicious! Much of the meat is cooked in the traditional Indian tandoor oven, though there are a wide range of tasty vegetarian dishes also available. The menu also includes a special selection of prawn dishes, and several Indo Chinese dishes, which are more similar in taste to cuisine from countries such as Singapore and Malaysia, which have strong Chinese and Indian influences. The complex flavours of Indian food are not easy to replicate, with each dish using a unique blend of herbs and spices, with every dish being cooked fresh on the premises - just the way you like it.

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seven days a week. You can enjoy any curry, rice and naan for just $10.00. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings you can savour a mouth watering main for just $11.99 (excluding seafood and tandoori). On the extensive menu you'll find plenty to tempt the taste buds.

The restaurant is fully licenced with a selection of wine, beer and spirits available from the bar. Alternatively you can choose to bring your own wine. They can accommodate functions of up to 100 people and also offer a comprehensive takeaway menu allowing you to enjoy their cuisine at home.

For those requiring food for a corporate function, wedding, birthday party or any special occasion, Bolliwood Takapuna provides a catering service and is happy to accommodate your needs your way, just phone to discuss your requirements.

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THE FOOD:

Enjoy our award-winning breakfast, hugely popular Beef Wellington, an Allpress coffee, a Kapiti ice cream treat to take to the beach…

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‘Happy Hour’ every day from 3-6pm. Wednesday $10 cocktails all night.

Open 7am to 11pm.

Paper Moon, 437 Beach Road, Mairangi Bay 09 479 8872

ABOUT US:

Swiss ice cream maker, André Habegger, is crafting by hand a range of organic ice creams and sorbet from his little shop at 172 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna.

THE FOOD:

Andre uses only the freshest of ingredients, sourced (where possible) from local organic growers and suppliers, including seasonal fruit, organic milk and buffalo yoghurt, to dark Swiss chocolate and fair trade coffee. His vegan sorbet includes flavours from passionfruit and plum to Swiss chocolate. No artificial flavours or colours are used.

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Andre is running a series of small group ice cream making classes over the coming months. Cost is $125 per group, of up to 6 people. (max 2hrs). Each group will create and then take home 10 litres of their own homemade, real fruit Swiss ice cream or sorbet. An ice cream making lesson and tastings will also be provided.

Don’t forget to bring along your favourite fruit to add into the ice cream! For times and dates, please contact us on 09 489 5563 or info.swissice@gmail.com Open Tuesday to Sunday 7am 4.30pm 09 489 5563 172 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. facebook.com/swissicecream

Le Desir ABOUT US:

Say bonjour to Le Desir!

This chic French bistro and bar has been getting people talking since opening on Hurstmere Road in March. With a native French chef and front of house manager, Le Desir offers an authenic French dining experience par excellence!

THE FOOD:

El Humero is the first traditional Colombian-style barbecue restaurant in New Zealand. We deliver a culinary experience that showcases the classic and rustic elements of Colombia.

THE FOOD:

When you will visit El Humero, you will feel that you have magically been transported to Colombia through our mouth-watering Colombian-style barbecue dishes prepared fresh over traditional wood-fired and charcoal grills. We promise that you will walk away with a lasting taste of our food and the warmth of the Colombian people.

NEED TO KNOW: APRIL Come and enjoy the South American culture and try our beautiful Colombian barbecued meats. Bookings available Sundays to Thursdays.

Open 7 days 11:30 till late Fortieth & Hurstmere Shop 3 / 40 Hurstmere Road www.elhumero.co.nz 09 489 9973

The Commons

The Hub in the heart of Milford is the place to meet. Great food at pub prices, gaming room, jukebox, big TV screen or one of our entertainment nights listed.

THE FOOD:

A great selection of pub meals at great pub prices Check out our new menu - all mains $15.

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Live Music: Live entertainment every week.

178 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 489 4168 bookings@ledesir.co.nz

ABOUT US:

The Hub ABOUT US:

Quality French cuisine in a retro-style Parisian pavement bistro setting. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with French classics aplenty, as well as an extensive wine list. Bon appetit!

Private dining room for groups with fireplace for the cooler months, as well as offsite catering available.

el humero

Karaoke/Open Mic Night: Every Wednesday.

Quiz Night: Every Tuesday & Thursday.

Open Mon- Sat 11am to close.

Sun 1pm to close.

09 489 4480 145 Kitchener Road Milford (behind New World)

ABOUT US:

Our approach to food is playful with respect for the classics. We firmly believe that food should play a central role in the social environment, as it has throughout history. Our menus cater to large groups, intimate dining experiences and more casual catch up's with family and friends.

THE FOOD:

Under Executive Chef Jimmy Pask we source the highest quality seasonal produce from trusted suppliers and from local producers whenever possible. Our aim is to present modern Kiwi cuisine at it's best.

NEED TO KNOW: APRIL

Private dining now available.

The Commons Bar: Mon-Thurs from 4pm Fri - Sun from 12pm The Gardens courtyard bar and eatery: Open 7 days from 12pm 21 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna thecommons.co.nz 09 929 2791

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Eating out on the shore Al Forno Italian ABOUT US:

Cointreau Creme Brulee and Ricotta Pear Cheesecake... two new reasons to visit one of Takapuna’s top restaurants, Al Forno. These seasonal offerings are but a taste of the latest dishes delighting diners at this popular local spot. Always a welcome experience at Al Forno restaurant. When customers go back to Al Forno - and most do - they are greeted like a long lost friend. Al Forno has a perfect location and is a must for those who love to eat out in Takapuna.

THE FOOD:

Whether dining in or taking away, the traditional yet unique Al Forno Italian food is great. Choose from Woodfired Pizzas, Pastas, and mains like Veal Parmigiana, prime Eye Fillets or King Prawns.

NEED TO KNOW: APRIL

Come in and enjoy the cooler autumn evenings with us.

Open Tues to Sun 5pm-Late.

09 488 0179.

34 Anzac Street, Takapuna www.alforno.co.nz

Esplanade ABOUT US:

Over 25 years experience Japanese chef.

Located on Campbells Bay beach. Car park. Outside dining. Private functions welcome.

THE FOOD:

A large selection of food including Japanese tapas, set menu's and cafe style big breakfasts with gluten free options. Food is fresh, tasty and served by their friendly staff.

BYO Wine Only.

NEED TO KNOW: APRIL Private functions welcome.

2/1 The Esplanade, Campbells Bay 09 476 5000 Mon - Thu 11.00am to 9.30pm Fri - Sun 9.00am to 9.30pm (closed Public Holidays) Takaway available, licensed and BYOW

Welcome to Steve Shute’s Pub, The Elephant Wrestler – your larger than life local, home to all Takapuna residents and their mates. For those that know Steve, he truly is larger than life - just like his pub. His gregarious nature means you always feel welcome, like your second home where you can come in, relax and enjoy the company of friends. With its cosy interior perfect for casual dining or outside in the white-washed, sun drenched garden bar that’s forever ready to rock’n’roll, there's always space for one more at the table. So why stay home when you can come over to Steve's house - because this elephant never forgets your name.

THE FOOD:

Our serving sizes are large enough to satisfy an elephant, and we never forget to bring you unbeatable service. The Elephant Platter is larger than life – just like the rest of the menu, with everything from Spicy chicken wings and marinated prawns to gourmet hand-pulled pizza and Bourbon BBQ sauce glazed pork belly. There’s even something to keep the kids happy.

Open Mon - Sun 11am - Late. 138 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 489 8030 www.elephantwrestler.co.nz www.facebook.com/TheElephantWrestler

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ABOUT US:

Wending their way up from the dirty South, where baches are ‘cribs’ and the summer sun doesn’t go down until after 10, two lads from Gore have hit the big smoke to bring you the Burger Bach. While their accents are a little weird, their values are the same. Like a regular bach kitted out with the bare essentials, the Burger Bach offers a range of nofuss burgers that let fresh, locally sourced ingredients do the talking. It’s decked out for casual comfort, with vintage board games to play whilst, waiting for your order – check out the 'out house’ for a bit of fun!

THE FOOD:

Burgers, Burgers and more burgers – along with some kiwi traditions , such as spaghetti in a bun (with a twist), along with a classic milkshake, they’re also licensed selling cider and beer. Togs and towel welcome!!

NEED TO KNOW: APRIL

A big thanks to everyone who has visited us in the past few weeks, and great to see some locals becoming regulars already!

The Burger Bach 1/7 The Strand and open from 11am - 9:30pm.

Bolliwood

Elephant Wrestler ABOUT US:

The Burger Bach

ABOUT US:

Bolliwood Takapuna located at 17 Huron Street is the most popular Indian restaurant in the vicinity.

Elegantly appointed and ultra spacious , it offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

THE FOOD:

Specialises in North Indian cuisine, the food cooked by former five star chefs is nothing less than spectacular.

Recently introduced a special menu called the "Healthy Nuts" which is specially designed for keeping those extra calories off the plate! The restaurant also offers Gluten free options. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings you can savour mouthwatering mains for just $11.99 ( excludes seafood and tandoori).

Their fantastic value $10 lunch is available 7 days a week.

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For those requiring food for a corporate function, wedding, birthday party or special event, Bolliwood provides a catering service and are happy to accommodate your needs.

Open 7 days 11.30-2.30 and 5pm until late.

No.17 Huron street, Takapuna, Contact us on: 09 489 9911 www.bolliwood.co.nz

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Blankenberge ABOUT US:

Blankenberge Belgian Beer Cafe is one of Taka’s favourites. A great bar, with great beer–as is the Belgian tradition– but also a great place to enjoy good food.

Not just your average pub food. Food with a Flemish-French theme.

THE FOOD:

Lots of tasty options with suggested beer matches.

It is a great place for brunch (Sat and Sun), lunch or dinner with lots of dishes you simply won’t find anywhere else in Takapuna. Our favourites are their Mussels, Croque Monsieur, Chicken and Leek Pie, Seafood Paella and prawn basket.

Monday to Friday 11.30am-late, Saturday brunch 11am-3pm/3pm-late a la carte, Sunday brunch 9am-3pm/3pm-late a la carte.

136 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 486 6331 www.belgianbeercafetakapuna.co.nz

Japanese on the Beach

Your guide to the places to eat and meet

Sakebar Nippon ABOUT US:

Japanese Izakaya Restaurant.

After looking after the needs of locals and not so locals in Epsom for 15 years, Sake Bar Nippon is now based in Takapuna. Guests could well believe they are stepping into Japan when they enter this authentic restaurant, situated in a prime position on Anzac Street next to the Berkeley Cinema. Food is reasonably priced and customers get even more added value through the colourful attire of the restaurant’s hosts and the traditional drum-playing – this is an experience that goes beyond food!

THE FOOD:

Fresh sashimi, sushi, tempura and yakitori skewers are among the favourites offered. A private area with karaoke facilities is available for special occasions. Set menus available.

NEED TO KNOW: APRIL

Ask about our new loyalty cards. Spend $200 and receive a $10 credit off your next meal!

Open Tues to Sun 5pm - Late. www.sakebar.co.nz 32-34 Anzac St, Takapuna 09 486 2249

Thyme Restaurant ABOUT US:

At Thyme Restaurant we offer just the right service for your occasion - we’re quick and discrete when you’re busy working and give you lots of attention when you’re out to celebrate. If you're joining us for dinner, you'll be eating from the varied A La Carte Menu developed by our head chef and his team. The menu reflects a passion for seasonal, fresh food and caters for a range of diets and includes vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and low-carb options.

THE FOOD:

Thyme Restaurant uses in season, fresh local produce to bring you a variety of innovative dishes that satisfy every taste. The A La Carte Menu changes on a regular basis depending on seasonal products available.

NEED TO KNOW: APRIL

Join our loyalty programme. Register to receive a $10 Thyme Restaurant voucher and earn points every time you dine with us. Every 200 points earns you a $20 Thyme Restaurant voucher.

Open Mon to Sun Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Level 1, The Spencer Hotel, 9-17 Byron Avenue, Takapuna Beach 09 916 4982 www.thymerestaurant.co.nz

Tokyo Bay is situated over looking the beautiful Takapuna Beach, on the North Shore of Au Tokyo Bay not only offers the diner a fabulous view, but a uniquely Japanese experien combining traditional Japanese techniques with a contemporary take.

If you are looking for somewhere special to dine, you’ll find it at Tokyo Bay, Takapuna B

Tokyo Bay

Pinot Plus ABOUT US:

Hole in the wall -intimate 24 seat BistroDoing the same thing now for over 5 years – namely encouraging guests to sample wines, often outside their comfort zone before deciding on their choice or just being at the reading to match a wine to a dish chosen.

THE FOOD:

Eddie Mupfawi has taken command in the kitchen and ventures as close as one would dare to bring upmarket bistro food to Takapuna, where causal/informal/shared plate dining is very much in vogue. Chef Eddie meets this challenge with classic bistro food with a twist of modern.

NEED TO KNOW: APRIL Opening hours: Breakfast and Lunch 8:00am - 3:00pm, Tuesday - Sunday Dinner 5:30pm - Midnight, Tuesday - Saturday Open Tues to Sat 09 489 9510 www.pinotplus.co.nz 168 Hurstmere Road Takapuna

French Rendez-Vous ABOUT US:

Philippe and Lisa invite you to come in for a delicious French meal, now that we have a BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU, at Auckland's ONLY lakeside café/restaurant next to The PumpHouse Theatre. Dinner menu changes weekly.

We are open for DINNER when there is a theatre show on at the PumpHouse; bookings are essential every evening. We love hosting functions, events and parties. Plan your get-together in true French style & hospitality: food, music & staff!

Soirées Musicales : Open piano every night ! Play your favourite song and sing along on the black piano in the restaurant.

THE FOOD:

Traditional French cuisine for lunch including galette (savoury crêpe) also for dinner with the menu including roasted duck leg served with orange sauce and gratin dauphinois (photo), as well as month-watering French desserts such as "mille-feuille" or "crème brûlée".

Bon appétit!

NEED TO KNOW: APRIL

Follow all future events on our Facebook page. Like us!

French Rendez-Vous, Killarney Park, Takapuna 09 487 0009

ABOUT US:

Located in the new Main Beach hospitality precinct on The Strand at Takapuna Beach, Tokyo Bay is an internationalclass venue, offering 'new style' www.tokyobay.co.nz Japanese cuisine. It is owned and operated by the team behind two of Auckland's most popular Japanese eateries, Soto in St Mary's Bay and Tokyo Club in Ponsonby Central.

THE FOOD:

Tokyo Bay offers modern Japanese cuisine with delicious flavours complemented by Japanese beverages. You're by the ocean so seafood is appropriate and head chef Chikara Sato is from the top echelon of Japanese sushi chefs from Tokyo – a specialist in the art of sushi and seafood.

NEED TO KNOW: APRIL

Currently serving our wonderful menu.

Open 12 noon until late 7 days.

20 The Strand, Takapuna Beach 09 390 7188 or visit www.tokyobay.co.nz

ABOUT US:

Bird on a Wire

Bird On A Wire is a destination for food that is both delicious and nutritious. Set up by friends who wanted to bring the notion of a local "chicken shop" to Auckland, Bird On A Wire has a location on Hurstmere Road as well as Ponsonby Central.

THE FOOD:

Handmade real food focused around free-range rotisserie chicken, seasonal salads, sandwiches, burgers and sides. We work with companies we respect, so our supply chain is filled with likeminded businesses that share our real food philosophy. Our food is served dine-in or takeaway and we also offer organic espresso, housemade sodas, smoothies, juices and fantastic New Zealand wine and craft beer.

NEED TO KNOW: APRIL

We've expanded our beer and wine offering, making Bird On A Wire the perfect place to enjoy dinner and a drink with friends.

Fortieth & Hurstmere, 40 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Open 7.30am - late, 7 days 09 486 5436 birdonawire.co.nz

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Jerry Clayton BMW

Takapuna

PERFORMANCE IS A BEAUTIFUL THING.

THE NEW BMW 3 SERIES RANGE. Who says you have to choose between luxury and performance?

The new BMW 3 Series Sedan and Touring embody both. Now featuring improved fuel efficiency and emissions, the Driving Assistant suite of leading safety technologies, and unmatched connectivity, services and Apps. All this combines to deliver a thrilling driving experience with performance and innovation that eclipse its rivals.

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Jerry Clayton BMW 445 Lake Road, Takapuna. (09) 488 2000. www.jcbmw.co.nz

Recommended Retail Price based on BMW 320d Sedan and includes GST, excludes on-road costs. Vehicle shown with optional extras. 2The offer based on a BMW 320d Sedan with a Drive-Away Price of $73,300.

Finance offer based on a 48 month loan term agreement with a 35% deposit, 47 monthly payments of $742 and a final payment of $26,550. An interest rate of 8.95% p.a. applies and a $250 establishment fee is included. The total payable under the loan agreement is $87,079. Offer expires 30/04/2016 and is subject to BMW Financial Services New Zealand Limited standard lending criteria.

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NEW RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT Le Desir, Takapuna

David Budin.

Le Desir, Takapuna is feeling it!

Viva La France! The nouveau bar and brasserie on Hurstmere Road is getting people talking - French, and English…

Think 1970s/80s pavement bistro in Paris. Think heated conversations over croissants, strong coffee, croque madame. Think traditional French onion soup, bouillabaisse, escargots, and add chic decor, an extensive French wine list, and a native French front of house manager and you have a feel for Le Desir.

It’s creator, Sam Cangir is a Milford man on a mission to bring an extra je ne sais quoi to North Shore cuisine. “I felt that there was the need for some new French food to be introduced to Hurstmere Road. I’ve been thinking about it for a long time and when we got this opportunity in Takapuna, we grabbed it.

Now we want people to come along and experience what we’ve created here.”

Sam has brought with him native French Chef Philippe with him from Number One Bistro, previously Mecca, which he used to own in Devonport. He has also brought in a perfect fit in front of house manager David Budin, who originates from Toulouse and previously ran a French cafe over the other side of the Harbour Bridge. David said: “It’s a great spot here - I live literally just down the road here in Takapuna. Not a bad place to be at all! There’s a good vibe going on around here, it’s good to be a part of it.”

Over 40 wines, including many French offerings, and a beverage selection totalling over 300 decorates the stylish bar area. Operating as a ‘free house’, Le Desir offers a wide selection of beers including Moa, Hallertau, Tiger among many others.

Eating booths tastefully decorated in buttoned leather scallop seating give diners an intimate setting in which to enjoy drinks, dinner or just a breakfast coffee and croissant. A dining area to the rear of the restaurant, complete with stylish open fireplace, offers private group dining options and meeting facilities.

Sam said: “We’re providing well-priced food in a fantastic French-style atmosphere. Come and see us and tell us what you think!”

We’re providing well-priced food in a fantastic French-style atmosphere. Come and see us and tell us what you think!

Express lunches with a French twist can be delivered to local Shore businesses, and Sam is continuing to operate the Devonport Fine Food Catering business alongside Le Desir so can provide for offsite catering needs this way.

Think French and make space for Le Desir in your life.

Le Desir, 178 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 486 4168 bookings@ledesir.co.nz www.ledesir.co.nz

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Shop the Shore

REPERTOIRE

Adding The Edge - In seasonless style Farah Jacket $349.90 Dreamland Tunic $329.90 Corner Lake & Northcroft Road, Takapuna 09 484 0087 repertoire.co.nz

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WALLACE COTTON

The new Autumn Collection has arrived.

Ikebana Reversible Duvet Set from $129.90.

Loom Velvet Quilt from $349.90 24 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 551 7767 wallacecotton.com

COLLECT LIVING

House Plant Envy!

-Just arrived Gorgeous FIddle leaf figs instore now two sizes 1.2m and 40cm easycare Tropical Glamour!

44 Barrys Point Rd, Takapuna 09 489 4735 Collectliving.com

LIBBY'S FINE JEWELLERY

For the yachting enthusiasts our “Classic Block” from our “GW Nautical” range. Made in 9ct yellow gold or sterling silver, the Classic Block is a complete replica of the real thing. It can be worn on a leather, sterling silver or 9ct yellow gold chain. Unique to Libby’s Fine Jewellery.

408 Lake Road, Takapuna 09 489 9948 libbys.co.nz

ANNA & JADEN JEWELLERS

Elegantly yours 18 cts Omega Chain only at Anna & Jaden Jewellers.

90 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 835 9584

URBAN + BEACH FURNITURE

The classic Burnie chair is now available in its natural Kabu state or in a whitewash finish. Extremely durable and comfortable! On sale, now $349.

31 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay 09 479 9577 urban-beach.co.nz

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GUS&FANNIE DESIGN

Papilion Suede bag with fringing. $249.50 437 Beach Rd, Mairangi Bay 09 476 6326 gusandfannie.com

FACETIME

Rock your killer brows with waterproof, smudge-proof confidence. Available in 8 natural shades. Innovative packaging houses your very own built in brush making for an ideal travel companion. This little pot of gold will last you about 10 months. $44 4/404 Beach Road, Mairangi Bay (09) 476 7058 www.facetimeclinic.co.nz

PICK ME FLOWERS

Lush terrariums in store now at Pick Me flowers.

447 Lake Road, Takapuna 0800 274 256 pick-me.co.nz

HOMAGE

Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949, The CH24 Wishbone Chair is regarded by many Architects & Designers as the most beautiful chair in the world.

The chair is made of solid Ash wood in natural, walnut and paint finishes with rattan woven paper, or cushioned Aniline Leather seat.

75 Barrys Point Road, Takapuna 09 488 9012 homage.co.nz

MARDEE

French printed viscose Paula Dress $339 Italian wool mix Naomi Cardigan $330 MARDEE 29 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna 09 486 3933 annemardell.co.nz

REPERTOIRE

Adding The Edge - In seasonless style Farah Jacket $349.90 Suzy Blouse $269.90 Corner Lake & Northcroft Road, Takapuna 09 484 0087 repertoire.co.nz

FLORIENNE

Flowers, plants, vessels vases and more‌ 60A Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna 09 486 6438 florienne.co.nz

THE GOLDLANE JEWELLERY

Run wild flower child.

Design your jewellery with us, hand-crafted fine jewellery at The GoldLane Jewellery.

Level 3, Glenfield Mall 09 444 GOLD(4653) thegoldlane.co.nz

NEXT DOOR GALLERY

COLLECT LIVING

Handmade Terracotta - Fresh green and White Classic Palm handpainted pattern from $65 in store.

44 Barrys Point Rd, Takapuna 09 489 4735 Collectliving.com

Plush feathers from our native Kereru feature as an image on this lamp by 100% NZ ($159).

It adds a beautiful glow to any room. Come and view other great choices in store.

132 Hinemoa St, Birkenhead Pt 09 480 9289 nextdoorgallery.co.nz

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Shore Street Style Sam Castor Bay On fashion… “I am wearing a Whistle dress, my shoes are from Witchery and the bag came from Redcurrant. It’s a fantastic bag, it comes with a battery pack so I can charge my phone!”

I enjoy… “We moved to New Zealand from England 11 years ago and we just love the lifestyle on the Shore. The fact that we are close to the beach and often walk down there with our kids or our miniature Schnauzer, Archie.”

Café culture… “The cafes on The Strand are wonderful, and the

Takapuna Beach Café serves the most amazing coffee! The Engine Room in Northcote is lovely for a special occasion.”

Taku Unsworth Heights On fashion… “I work for Lejose Fashion House in Takapuna and most of what I wear are styles we have in store. I also love Icebreaker for casual wear.”

I enjoy… “For the last 20 years I have run a martial arts school in Murrays Bay, and I also train in a boot camp at the School. I am involved in an organisation called Re-new Mothers; we help vulnerable mothers to learn life resilience skills.”

Café culture… “William Souter Espresso in Forrest Hill, Jam in Takapuna for their raw cakes and slices, plus Soul Shine in Browns Bay are some of my all-time favourites.”

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Shore Street Style Denise Campbells Bay On fashion…“I like to support local labels and I mainly shop on the North Shore at places like Moochi and Storm at Milford Mall, and Gus & Fannie in Mairangi Bay. You get an amazing level of service at the smaller boutiques and great advice. I get my hair cut at Alexander’s, in Mairangi Bay.” Café culture… “Bread and Butter Bakery, Regatta, Tokyo Bay and The Commons are some of my favourites.”

My work…“I have owned a few different businesses over the years.

I like to keep really busy with work and also get involved with my twin daughter’s school activities.”

Lauren Takapuna On fashion…“As you can see from my outfit, my favourite colour is orange! My shirt is a little gem I picked up in an op shop.”

Café culture…“My favourite coffee shop is Mimosa on Lake Road.”

I shop… “I love shopping at The Department Store, as well as finding little treasures at the Takapuna markets.”

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Views from the Beach With the clocks turning back an hour and the long summer evenings feeling like a distant memory, the hot Takapuna summer seems to be fading, and what a summer it has been!

Takapuna really seems to be the summer event capital with the huge variety of events that hit the beach and the streets. From the Criterium National Championship Cycling, the Sovereign Tri Series, The Finn Gold Cup sailing, Summer Days Festival and weekly regulars like the Harcourts Beach Series, we definitely have all elements covered!

While a few of the outdoor sporting events might be on pause for the winter, we are so lucky to have fantastic venues like The PumpHouse Theatre and the Bruce Mason Centre to keep you entertained. The Bruce Mason Centre is proud to bring the musical Evita to Takapuna. From the New Zealand producers of Mamma Mia, Anything Goes, 42nd Street and Phantom of the Opera, see the iconic Evita like you’ve never seen it before in a stunning new design. The wonderful storytelling of Evita will capture Auckland for a strictly limited season.

While the summer events in Takapuna might be winding down, the progress definitely isn’t. It was fantastic to see that Takapuna has moved to the ‘unlock’ category in the Panuku Development Auckland’s list of developments. This means we will begin to see some of the exciting developments in Takapuna even sooner.

This is an incredible opportunity for Takapuna as progress and development are so important for the growth of our metropolitan centre. The Anzac Carpark development is an especially exciting one creating a link from the beach through to the carpark and don’t worry – we won’t be losing any carparks!

While the summer events in Takapuna might be winding down, the progress definitely isn’t. It was fantastic to see that Takapuna has moved to the ‘unlock’ category in the Panuku Development…

More positive press for Takapuna was in the shape of an article released by The Retail NZ Magazine, The Register. With a headline, “Watch out Ponsonby, Takapuna's retail and hospitality scene takes shape.” We couldn’t be more excited to see the future of Takapuna as it continues to bloom!

TakapunaBeachNZ facebook.com/ILoveTakapuna

Terry Holt

Anna Wishart

With Terry Holt and Anna Wishart of Takapuna Beach Business Association.

Upcoming Takapuna Events:

New Zealand Ocean Swim Series - King of the Bays - 2nd April Takapuna Community Guided Snorkel Day - 3rd April The Shore to Shore, North Shore 5km Fun Run - 3rd April Elephant Wrestler Lip Sync Battle - 7th April The PumpHouse: The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch - 11-30 April Bruce Mason Centre: Sarah Millican - Outsider - 12 April Waste Free Parenting Workshop - With The Nappy Lady - 13 April The PumpHouse: Women with Swords - 13-23 April Bruce Mason Centre: HMS Pinafore - 14th April

TakapunaBeachNZ www.takapunabeach.co.nz

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TAKAPUNA BEACH BUSINESS ASSOCIATION NEWS

Easter Carnival Fun! Our early Easter Carnival on the 19th was a huge hit! We had over 750 children take part in our Easter Egg Hunt around Takapuna and gave away over 35kgs of Chocolate!!. There were clowns, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painters, balloon artists, egg decorating, fairies and the Easter Bunny – All for FREE! We had so much fun putting it together and can’t wait for the next one! Keep an eye on I Love Takapuna on Facebook to keep up to date!

GOLD SPONSORS: The Takapuna Beach Business Association appreciates the support of our Gold sponsors…

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FASHION ADVICE Victoria J Designer Workshop

Victoria Jones

Q: A:

Your fashion questions answered

The mornings are becoming crisp and the evenings are cooler, but I’m not ready to wear my winter woollies yet. I want to look ontrend and stylish. What can you recommend?

- Bianca Ahh yes, the change of seasons is a time to embrace these gorgeous autumnal days and savour the last of daylight savings. As the summer tan begins to fade, the maxi dress is a wardrobe must. Long, simple, yet oh so elegant. It’s perfect for midday heat and ideal for cooler evenings. Pick one in a glorious print in luxury, no-iron fabric to ensure you remain creaseless from morning to night. Maxi’s offer an understated sexiness – showing just enough skin through side splits and cut away necklines. For a casual look, wear with sandals, or for a sophisticated look, dress up with heels. Take the stress out of searching for a wedding outfit. The maxi is a must.

Tops with 3/4 or elbow length sleeves are great at this time of year. Easy to push up in the heat, but just enough coverage to keep those goosebumps covered when the sun goes down. Raglan or boatneck tops are wonderful to blouson over pants and skirts. They also provide some extra space for laying and hiding any lumps and bumps.

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Then we get to the magic of merino! Soft, light, floaty, warm and oh so versatile. This wondrous fabric comes in a wide variety of colours and prints. One of my favourites being the timeless stripe. Again, think layering for seamless style. And don’t be fooled by cheap merino garments on the market. The yarn will be short and can pill – they are guaranteed to disappoint.

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FOR THE HOME: with Home Fabrics, Takapuna

Can’t sleep without my Pillowtalk mattress topper!

Liz from Rotorua rang Michael in a panic last Wednesday. She has been a long time customer of ours and a huge fan of our feather mattress toppers, purchasing at least nine of them over the years. She has bought toppers for her own home and for her children and grandchildren.

Anyway, Liz was in a fluster. They had, at long last, sold their farm and were moving to a new home being built for them on the shores of Lake Taupo. Excitingly, the new owners of the farm had wanted to not only buy their property but also its entire contents. What a great opportunity, she thought, to have absolutely everything brand new when they move in.

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Liz and Hubby headed off to town to buy all the new furniture.

They paid particular attention to buying the very best beds available, no matter what the cost. But, now, only a week after starting to sleep on these beds she had realised something was wrong. It was just not the same. She did not have that wonderful, soft, insulating layer between her and the bed. It was no where near as comfortable as her old one and she constantly felt like she was falling out of it. She realised she needed to repurchase some “pillowtalk” feather mattress toppers.

“Michael, can you send me two Queen toppers on an overnight courier? I will send you another order for toppers on the other beds that can come down later, but I need to get back to a good night’s sleep!”

You see, our toppers, like all our feather products, are made to very different specifications to any others on the market. We simply just don’t trust other brands to get it right. The Pillowtalk topper has approximately eight kilos of fill in a Queen size. They are wrapped in not one, but two layers of 100% cotton downproof and have 75mm walls and gussets. Of course they also insulate you from the water held in the mattress in winter and from the hot, sticky foam and polyester in the mattress in the summer.

The result of literally years of trial and error and experimentation, we believe they are the most comfortable and well constructed topper on the market. We have sold them for use in homes and luxury super yachts and even into a boutique hotel in the centre of Paris. We often get clients who have stayed in a luxury hotel and pulled the bed apart to see what made the difference and then arrive in-store to try and find the same product.

So if you, like Liz, are just looking for a great night’s sleep, why not try our great bed toppers. This month we have taken 20% off the price of all sizes, whilst stocks last.

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FOOD TRUCK LUNCHES A taste of Auckland's best mobile food comes to Smales Farm for a weekly outdoor picnic.

Join the locals on the lawn for a midday break with food, music and fun.

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SHORE NEWS

Shore Matters with MP Maggie Barry

Maggie Barry.

Attracting Visitors to the Shore

North Head Reserve may be about to get even busier as one of Auckland’s most visited attractions thanks to a new DOC programme I helped to launch there last month. Toyota Kiwi Guardians is a new way for young people to enjoy some of New Zealand’s special places. The theme of this year’s Conservation Week is Healthy Nature, Healthy People and the new Guardians programme is aimed at young people – it’s all about having fun and enjoying the great outdoors, getting active and developing a real appreciation for our natural world.

It’s been developed by DOC as part of its five-year partnership with Toyota, and North Head is one of 20 locations across the country where they’ll be promoting family-friendly activities. When we launched it at North Head, pupils from St Leo’s, Bayswater and Drury Schools were encouraged to explore the tunnels and caves, run down the hill to the beach, find the special Guardian Post and a code word. They became New Zealand’s first Kiwi Guardians and earned themselves very collectible wooden medals for their efforts.

As well as North Head there are activity sheets available online for Cape Rodney and Tiritiri Matangi around Auckland. More locations will be available soon and I’d encourage you all to get your children and grandchildren involved – visit www.kiwiguardians.co.nz to find out more.

Another noteworthy local development is that the much needed Takapuna Beach Playground has now gained resource consent, and work is finally set to begin soon. Very warm congratulations on the generosity and perseverance of Chris and Jackie Reeve, who established the trust behind it. This all ages and abilities playground will be good for older people as well as children, and provides equipment for disabled people too. It will make a fine addition to the beach and enable safe and enjoyable fun for locals and tourists alike.

Grant and I really enjoyed walking the Heaphy Track in January but since the House has been sitting finding ways to incorporate exercise into life in Parliament and around the constituency has been a challenge. Meeting with local cycling groups a few weeks ago was a cathartic experience and I’m now determined to peddle many more of the fine cycleways on the North Shore. I’ve been reassured electric bikes are not really a cop out, as my very fit 18-year-old son has told me, so we are about to invest in one. Anything to beat the Lake Rd traffic – and now, having read the newly released Corridor Management Plan I’m anticipating Lake Rd congestion will be a major issue in the local body and board elections in October.

Anzac Day on April 25th has always been a very significant date on the calendar for my family. As we honour the men and women who have fought in all our wars, I particularly remember my grandfather, Vincent Barry, who fought in the First World War at Gallipoli, in Egypt and Sinai with the Wellington Mounted Rifles and my father, David who served in the Royal Air Force during World War Two, along with my godfather Brian who served in the Navy.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first Anzac Day services around New Zealand and this year our overseas commemorations move from Gallipoli to Europe and the Western Front in France, with the Battle of the Somme commemorating its centennial this year.

Our forces joined the slaughter at the Somme in mid-September 1916 and this horrific battle was New Zealand’s first engagement on the Western Front, with more than 2000 men killed. By Armistice Day in November 1918, 10,000 more of our brave soldiers had joined them, buried where they fell on the battlefields of Passchendaele and Messines.

I am sure the ongoing centenary commemorations will inspire all New Zealanders to pay tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought and died so far from home.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.

Introducing…

Christine Young Whilst producing this issue we were very happy to welcome passionate Shore local Christine Young to our dynamic, multitalented little team!

You may spot Christine out and about around the Shore in her sunny yellow wheels, doing early morning bootcamp, or attending local music and arts events. A seasoned professional in the writing and communications field, Christine is familiar to many locals and is always keen to keep abreast of Shore developments and support local business.

Here, she conveys her passion for the Shore `in her own words.

Welcome Christine!

Christine Young.

Takapuna has been in my blood since I was a child. I live in Devonport and though I lived on the city side of the bridge for many years, my early childhood memories are of vehicular ferry trips (that dates me!) and driving up Lake Road past the Devonport gas works to visit my Takapuna-based grandparents in Byron Avenue. The opening of the bridge, while I was still very young, was a great relief, and saved us the long trip home around Riverhead if the last ferry at 5pm was full.

At Byron Avenue, to keep out of the way, we kids roamed around the back yard tormenting Granny’s chickens, climbed forbidden trees, and swung on the swing hanging from the large pohutukawa tree that still stands outside the Spencer on Byron.

Swims at Takapuna Beach were an essential part of the summer routine, and I grew up hearing about my father’s exploits with the Takapuna Surf Lifesaving Club, how Bruce Mason’s End of the Golden Weather was about real people that generation had known, and my grandmother’s tireless community work.

In my new role at Channel Magazine it’s great to reconnect with what I regard as my turangawaewae in a way that invites me to explore and celebrate all the wonderful aspects of living on the Shore, and the people who, like me, define this area as home, and who know that we live in a very special part of the world. Where else can you go swimming or paddleboarding before work or at lunchtime; live just 10 minutes by ferry from the CBD, should we want to go there; and have a vibrant retail, food and entertainment scene that increasingly means there’s absolutely no need to look beyond our local neighbourhood for all the good things in life?

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TAKAPUNA

This month at

Takapuna

TAKAPUNA

This monthly round up of Takapuna community news is contributed by Rachael Bro, Takapuna North Community Co-ordinator.

It has been a busy March with many Neighbours Days to support. I had the pleasure of supporting Castor Bay Residents Association Neighbours Day and holding one at Sunnynook Park.

At both events we brought along our pre-school toys and provided some food for local residents to enjoy. Congratulations to the Castor Bays residents for your excellent organisation of entertainment – it was great to catch up with you all again. We have several events coming up in April including: Rachael Bro

Kitchen Garden Workshop – Saturday 2nd April (10am-1pm) $10 – limited spaces – bookings required. This workshop is led by traditional herbalist, Anissa Ljanta. Anissa ran an organic retreat and market garden in the French Pyrenean mountains and is passionate about plants, natural foods, and finding magic in the mundane.

Learn which herbs can be used to heal common health complaints.

Intergenerational Dialogue – Thursday 7th April (10.30am-2.30pm) – FREE - bookings required. Local Devonport-Takapuna high school students and more senior members of the community are invited to come together around the table and discuss local issues and consider possible solutions Youth Have-A-Go Games – Sunday 10th April (2pm-4pm) Takapuna Beach. In2it will have sports equipment and toys for big kids aged 13-15 years to use including an inflatable jousting set.

Come along and join in the fun! FREE food available. (Event will be cancelled if windy or wet.)

We also hold free adult art classes on Tuesdays 2pm-4pm. We have strictly limited spaces of 10 participants.

For more details or to register for the above events, please phone Rachael on 486 2098 or email: office@takapunatrust.org. Event information can be found on www.takapunatrust.org/events Rachael Bro Supported by: (Takapuna North Community Coordinator – Castor Bay, Milford, Forrest Hill, Sunnynook, Takapuna.)

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End of Summer Fun – FREE Children’s Play in Parks – April 1st 4pm-7pm The last date for Summer Fun Families in Parks is April 1st. Families in Parks FiP play sessions are for children 0-10 years. Adult supervision is required!

Please note, these are not drop-and-go sessions parents/caregivers need to supervise their children.

Participants need to respectfully share our equipment safely.

The sessions are casual and no booking is required.

Look out for our Winter Fun pre-school play programme held indoors once a week held in various locations from June-Sept. The dates and locations will be available on our website shortly at www.takapunatrust.org Please note: we are unable to run the events in wet conditions.

Please phone Rachael Bro on 029 201 2975 if unsure.

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Jane and Jeremy Bain, the franchisees at PACK & SEND Takapuna have a "No Limits" approach when helping customers solve packaging and freight problems around difficult items to send. "Many of the items we have dealt with are considered too difficult for a general freight." says Jeremy.

“Our customers have used us to package and send such items as long yacht masts, architectural models and large sculptures.” Says Jane.

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"We also produce custom made boxes to any size or shape" adds Jeremy. "Because we treat each consignment as unique, designing packaging and the freight solutions to suit, we're finding that more and more people benefit from our services” PACK & SEND provides service, systems and packaging to make your freight experience as simple and smooth as possible. You don't need to open an account; they send anything, anywhere and take care of the hassles The “No Limits” service they provide creates legions of raving fans like Jane G of Chatswood.

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HEALTH & FITNESS with Les Mills Takapuna This month Claire Bellingham of Les Mills Takapuna talks about changing up your fitness routine to achieve the best results for your body.

Claire Bellingham.

Change it up!

The more you do something the easier it becomes, and that’s certainly the case with exercise. Every time you repeat an activity your body is improving it’s ability to handle that stress. This means you burn fewer calories and build less muscle with every workout. If you want to keep making progress you need to keep introducing new activity.

Your programme needs regular changes.

But what does changing it up actually mean in practice? I often read that you should change your program every four weeks. Or every six, or every eight, or every 12. This is very unhelpful advice.

There are five factors that influence how often you should make a change to get the best results for you: The first factor is how often you do a particular exercise activity. If you are doing your weights programme in the gym three times per week you will need your programme updated more often than if you’re doing it once per week plus two classes. It’s the number of times you do the programme, not the number of weeks you do it for.

Factor number two is your level of fitness. If you’re new to exercise it will take your body more time to adapt. Your muscles will need longer to get accustomed to the load and your brain will need longer to learn the new movement patterns. A beginner might need eight to twelve sessions on a new program whereas an experienced exerciser might be ready for a change after four sessions. The fitter you are the more you need to challenge yourself to make continued progress.

Factor number three is your general health. Last month I wrote about overtraining. If your body is in a stressed state (for example if you’re recovering from illness, or you’re not eating or sleeping well) then you may not be equipped to adapt to higher loads. Too many changes will just exhaust you and you can lose condition rather than gain it. If all is not well then you’re better off keeping a familiar program than trying to tackle something new. Sometimes the success is just getting off the couch and away from the fridge to do something rather than nothing. You don’t need to produce an award-winning performance every time.

Factor number four determining how often to change a programme is the degree of the change. The four factors you can manipulate to change up a programme are frequency of exercise, intensity of exercise, time spent exercising and type of exercise. PT People call this the F.I.T.T principle. If you go from exercising twice a week to exercising four times a week and then you suddenly add two GRIT® Cardio classes when you’ve only ever done gym floor weights and moderate

The fitter you are the more you need to challenge yourself to make continued progress. intensity bike then your body might be in for a shock! It will take more time to adapt to that sort of change than if you’re just increasing the weights of your gym floor programme.

Factor five is your exercise temperament. Everyone is different. If you are a creature of habit there’s no point in pressuring yourself to adapt to constant changes. You’ll just get frustrated that you never seem to master the exercises. Equally, if you’re somebody who enjoys variety you will get bored quickly if you don’t change it up a lot. Either way you’ll loose your motivation to adhere to your plan.

The best exercise is the one you enjoy enough to actually get in the gym door to do.

In many ways, programme design is as much an art as a science.

The right balance of predictability and unpredictability will give you a programme that is enjoyable as well as effective.

Les Mills Takapuna, Rooftop Level, Shore City, Takapuna 0800 LES MILLS lesmills.co.nz clairebellingham.co.nz claire@clairebellingham.co.nz

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WINE with Glengarry Takapuna & Devonport

En Primeur – Bordeaux Futures En Primeur is a process for acquiring arguably the best wines in the World at smart prices and in the format that you prefer. Essentially it is wine futures, similar to the way that coffee, cotton and other items are traded on international Barrels at Chateau Mouton-Rothschild. commodity futures markets.

The process can be traced back for centuries but only recently did it reach the popularity that it has today. It was in 1972 when Chateaux bottling became compulsory for Classified Growths that En Primeur in its current form was born. Prior to this, the Chateaux in Bordeaux would sell their wine in bulk or in barrels to a wine merchant. The wine was then bottled by each merchant at their offices in Chartrons.

The benefit of purchasing Bordeaux En Primeur is three fold. Firstly, in most cases the price that you purchase the wine at En Primeur is significantly less than the wine will be on the retail shelf two years later (that’s if it appears at all). Secondly, there’s the availability; many of the wines will only be available En Primeur and won’t make it on to New Zealand Retail shelves. And third is the bottling. Purchasing En Primeur you have the option to choose how you’d like your wine bottled, whether it is half bottles, standard bottles or even up to 6 litres.

• Customers secure their requests for wines En Primeur with their retailer around September 2016 Then around August 2018 the wines arrive in New Zealand.

Liz Wheadon

What’s the 2015 vintage like?

Whilst the vintage is complete, the wines safely resting in barrel, it is a little too early to give a complete overview of the vintage. By the time you are reading this though I will be in Bordeaux putting in the hard yards to try a large selection of the 2015 wines and then be able to report back in detail. You’ll be able to follow this on our En Primeur website www. enprimeur.co.nz, our blog www.aboutwine.co.nz or follow me on twitter - @lizziewine. From the reports out to date, the growing season for the 2015 wines was excellent; hot in July, the right amount of moisture in August and then dry in September. The average temperatures and sunshine hours, some of the highest ever, even higher than the great vintages of 1921 and 1947. In relation to recent years, the 2015 vintage is being compared to the 2009, 2010, 2005 and 2000 vintages.

Are there any catches? Things you need to watch out for?

Definitely. There have been horror stories internationally with En Primeur Purchasing, particularly through times of recession. It’s very important that the retailer you are purchasing from has a strong financial position (the wine is going to be delivered 2 years after you The process of En Primeur essentially works like this (looking at the 2015 request your wines and pay your first payment). You need to discuss with the retailer and ensure they are purchasing from reputable Vintage in Bordeaux as an example) Merchants, that are secure. Unfortunately, as interest in the top wines Whilst the 2015 Vintage wines are in barrel in Bordeaux of Bordeaux continues to grow, demand exceeds supply and new • The Chateaux invite the international press to taste and review the international markets have emerged, leading to a lot of rogue operators young wines in April 2016 at all ends of the operation.

• The Chateaux in Bordeaux offer their 2015 vintage wines to a Merchant (via a Courtier) around April – July 2016 Glengarry has been selling En Primeur for more than 25 years, with • The Merchants offer their wines to Retailers / Importers the world established connections and long term relationships. around April – July 2016 • The Retailers then offer the wines to consumers around May - July 2016 Visit www.enprimeur.co.nz or www.glengarry.co.nz for more details.

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COVER FEATURE: MasterChefs Karena and Kasey Bird at Tokyo Bay, Takapuna

Sisters Karena and Kasey Bird, winners of Masterchef 2014, outside Tokyo Bay in Takapuna.

Master chefs in Takapuna Karena and Kasey Bird are easily recognisable as the sisters who won MasterChef New Zealand in 2014. Since their win, they’ve lived a whirlwind that’s taken them from Maketu to Paris, dozens of destinations in between – and now to Takapuna.

Channel Magazine's Christine Young met up with them at Tokyo Bay Restaurant in Takapuna, where director Mark Smith had organised for head chef Chikara Sato and sous chef Takeshi Arai to give the two self-taught and eager-to-learn-more cooks a private master class in whole fish preparation, production and presentation of sushi and sashimi, and Japanese knife skills and sharpening skills.

“It’s a great opportunity for them,” says Mark. “I’ve got these amazing chefs and it’s nice for Karena and Kasey to be able to see how they do it. These are just four areas of Japanese cuisine; they can come back again if they want to learn more.”

“We want to do things properly,” adds Karena, “and knowing someone with a fantastic Japanese restaurant, it’s worked out pretty well.”

They’ve also enjoyed crossing the bridge to Takapuna. Most of their time, when they are in New Zealand (more on that later), is spent either at Maketu or in central Auckland. “It’s a different vibe here,” says Karena, “a different feeling, more relaxed. People seem less stressed. It’s like a holiday version of Auckland. And there are quite a few new restaurants and more and more places bringing people over here. Walking around [Takapuna] at lunchtime, it’s busy.”

“We’re so excited to get in there and see how they do it,” says Kasey, ahead of their three-hour-plus session with the Tokyo Bay chefs. “I’m actually really scared. It’s very precise and the way we cook is…so different to Japanese cuisine.”

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While their cooking style may seem a culinary world away from the refined Japanese approach to food, having a masterclass in Japanese cooking techniques doesn’t mean they plan to change what they describe as their “freestyle” approach. Karena notes: “If you can master Japanese knife techniques you can translate that to any cuisine. If we learn the hardest and most technical way, it will be so helpful to everything we do.”

“It’s going to be a lot for us to learn – and not in a great deal of time,” adds Kasey.

It seems that learning in not a great deal of time has been what life’s been about since taking out the MasterChef New Zealand title.

They’ve worked at Baduzzi (Kasey) and at The Grove (Karena) for Ben Bayly and his team of chefs; travelled – a lot (trips to Europe, including working with New Zealand chef Nick Honeyman in the South of France), and made countless appearances at food festivals and fundraising events. Oh, plus self-publication of a cookbook that reflects their love of whanau and their home town Maketu as much as it does their love of food and their favourite recipes, and

Karena and Casey being taught Japanese knife skills by Tokyo Bay's Head Chef, Chikara Sato.

an associated 64-stop book tour. And more international travel opportunities have come their way with filming 10 episodes for a television series, the details of which are still largely under wraps until its launch in July. They returned from their last trip just a few days before we meet and have spent the week doing a photo shoot, presentation training, this Japanese masterclass, working on a new cookbook, and making sure their regular columns for Mana Magazine and The Herald on Sunday are prepared a month ahead for publication.

The sisters’ first book, the aptly named For the Love of…, was launched a year ago, and is almost sold out. It has also been shortlisted in the English section of the 2016 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards; winners will be announced in late May. Two major achievements, given the sisters turned down the publishing deal that was part of their MasterChef prize, and decided to self-publish.

“Everyone told us we were crazy, and that we had no idea what we were doing,” they say, so to end up with a number one bestseller in New Zealand, and an international award nomination is particularly satisfying. “What’s great about self-publishing our cookbooks is that we get to do whatever we want,” explains Karena. “We just do as we please. It’s really important because you end up with a product you have 100% control of and you’re really proud of. When we got nominated for that award it was such an amazing feeling.”

Always well organised, as well as determined to forge their own path, Karena and Kasey googled how to publish a cookbook, “got a lot of cookbooks we liked, wrote down all the things we liked about them and started putting a plan together”.

They searched online for printers in China, and asked questions about how to do it and how much it would cost; searched, again online, for a designer and food photographer, and through the connections they made, built a small team to help them. Everyone involved, except for the printers, are New Zealanders.

A reprint to coincide with their television series and/ or the announcement of the Gourmand awards is on the cards, and their second book, to coincide with the series, is already underway. Now they’ve done it once, they’re sure the second one will be “so much easier”.

The second book will reflect the Birds’ experiences in the last year: international travel and an everdeveloping palate and understanding of international food styles. It will still have as its base “who

The sisters’ first book, the aptly named 'For the Love of…', was launched a year ago, and is almost sold out.

It has also been shortlisted in the English section of the 2016 Gourmand World Cookbook

Awards.

we are and the types of food we’ve always eaten, but with a bit more international flavour, and a lot more of the new things we’ve learnt”.

Even some of the dishes they’ve grown up with are changing; the travel and time in professional kitchens helps inspire new and interesting ways to cook says Kasey. “Developing different ideas and coming up with different things to cook and new ways to cook them. Now, with so much inspiration, you look at things so differently. Everywhere has such different interesting combinations of food you may never have tried before. You pick up all these tastes and techniques, and you can’t help but let it influence the way you cook and the style you cook in.”

It’s all part of what Karena and Kasey refer to as “adding tools to your toolkit of life”.

Making a television series, funded by NZ on Air, has been the next toolkit addition. It involves several four-week filming stints, with one week in various overseas locations. The series will feature Karena and Kasey eating street food, eating in restaurants, cooking, and a “whole range of eating experiences”.

“And we learn about the culture as well,” Kasey comments. “Why people prepare the food the way they do, the way they eat it and all the rituals around it, help us to truly understand it. It’s fascinating.”

“We’re not coming at it as professional chefs or experts in any of these cuisines,” chips in Karena, not the first time one of the sisters has completed a thought started by the other. “It’s a learning experience for us and everyone who’s watching. It’s just another step in where we’re going with our career. We want to travel the world as much as we can and translate the skills we pick up and mould them into our style of cooking.”

Just as they intend to with the skills they learn at Tokyo Bay. Karena and Kasey’s cookbook, For the Love of…, is available for sale through their website www.karenakasey.com Tokyo Bay, Main Beach, The Strand, Takapuna. 09 390 7188

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CHANNEL PEOPLE My Favourite Recipe: Corlize Britz

Corlize’s Peppermint Crisp Tart Corlize Britz is a proud South African Kiwi working mum living in Browns Bay. She says she’s married to the best husband in the world and they have two teenagers. Corlize is actively involved in the community, volunteering at her church, leading the children's ministry for the Afrikaans Christian Church in Browns Bay. This month she’s sharing a much-loved South African recipe, Peppermint Crisp Tart.

COURTNEY BENNETT: What is your recipe and where did it originate?

CORLIZE BRITZ: This is a recipe for Peppermint Crisp Tart. It originated in South Africa, and many South Africans (and Kiwis) love to make it. It's so easy and there is no baking required!

CB: What’s the secret to making this recipe work?

CB: Beat the cream until it is completely stiff and only then mix in the caramel. If you layer the biscuits to make a tart, you should make it a day before you want to eat it to give the biscuits time to soften with the moisture in the mixture of cream and caramel.

CB: Why did you choose this recipe?

CB: It is so easy to make and ideal for any occasion. No baking required - even I can make it. We often make it for dessert when we go camping - just keep it on ice in the chilly bin.

CB: What do you love about cooking?

CB: Giving my family a meal they love and ask for over and over again.

We love lamb stews.

Corlize Britz

CB: Ever had a disaster in the kitchen?

CB: I just can't cook rice on the stove - it always ends in a burning mess because I forget about it. I now only cook rice in the microwave where the cooking time stops if the timer is finished.

CB: If you could cook for anyone, who would it be?

CB: My Dad - he loved food but he sadly passed away 20 years ago.

CB: What’s your favourite cuisine?

CB: Seafood, especially fresh fish after my husband and my son return from a fishing trip.

CB: What foodie spots do you enjoy visiting locally?

CB: We love visiting the Fish Market.

CB: What’s your favourite food memory?

CB: I made a lamb stew dish and my son loved the sauce so much he licked his plate clean.

Peppermint Crisp Tart (serves 8 - 10) Method: 1. Grate the peppermint chocolate.

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2. Beat the cream until stiff.

3. Stir in the caramel and mix well.

Ingredients: Two packets of ‘Tennis' biscuits (you can get them in the international section in most supermarkets, but as an alternative Nice biscuits, or similar, also work well and are easy to layer).

500ml cream One tin of caramel Peppermint crisp chocolate (again, you can get this in international section, or you can use Aero Bubbly mint, but the mint flavour is not as strong).

4. Layer the biscuits and cream mixture in a greased dish to form the tart.

5. Sprinkle grated peppermint crisp on top.

6. Place in fridge to set.

7. Once the mixture is set – enjoy!

Alternative method to create finger food, scoop the mixture on top of individual biscuits and sprinkle with grated chocolate (as they are in my photo)!

MESSAGE TO READERS: If you make this recipe, why not post a photo of it on Channel’s facebook page? www.facebook.com/channelmag If you have a recipe you would like to share let our editor Heather know (heather@channelmag.co.nz) and you may just feature in one of Channel’s future issues. We could make you a star!

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MONEY MATTERS enableMe Financial Personal Trainers

The biggest money lesson your mother never taught you Money is emotional. Few people tell you this. Money is intrinsically linked to your self-esteem, your self-worth and general wellbeing, yet few of us talk about it honestly.

Many experts brush over our ability to understand the basics of money. They assume we are already in control but for the vast majority of us this is simply not the case.

Most people are taught that to get ahead you just need to earn more money. If you earn more money this is supposed to be a catalyst to getting ahead. Of course if you could earn more money why wouldn’t you but for most people it’s not about Katie Wesney earning more money, it’s about working with what you have and working with it a whole lot more effectively than what you’re doing at the moment and understanding your psychology of spending.

We have found that for many people the more you earn the harder it is to get ahead as the more you earn, the more relaxed you become with your money. If you look back 10 years, you are likely earning more than you ever have but is this translating to financial progress? For many people pay rises or bonuses just get absorbed into their lifestyle spending. The more money you earn gives you permission to disconnect from your finances.

Money is a complex subject, it’s an emotional subject and we need to tailor our approach to reflect that. It is not as simple as saying spend less than you earn because if we were doing that then we wouldn’t have had a Global Financial Crisis and the economic world wouldn’t be tinkering on another crisis. We find a lot of the emotions around money are similar to those around weight loss. Eat less and exercise more people tell us.

Conceptually this is true but in reality it’s a whole lot harder to achieve.

Whether you have a mortgage or not you have to understand your psychology of spending. Your money personality determines the structure that will work best for you. You need to know whether you are shopper, a saver or a plodder.

A Shopper derives emotional satisfaction from shopping. A Saver derives emotional satisfaction from seeing money grow (usually of Scottish descent). A Plodder, is neither a shopper nor a shaver and is ambivalent about money. Some people are delayed shoppers. Guys can be quite tight on a day to day basis but spend on bigger ticket items less often – they are still a shopper.

Your partner if you are in a relationship will also be one of these personalities too and that’s where the excitement can come in! A shopper and a shopper together are having a good time but not going anywhere financially. A shopper together with a saver, there is an undercurrent and a frustration around money and they are generally not making progress. Savers

Your money personality determines the structure that will work best for you.

You need to know whether you are shopper, a saver or a plodder. married to a savers are quite tight and have a strong cash surplus which is awesome but without a strategy a surplus is just a surplus. Females tend to manage the household budget, do most of the spending around that, tend to spend little amounts often. As I said males often tend to be quite tight on a day to day basis but feel quite justified in spending a higher amount less frequently.

The most common non negotiables for females are grooming, good food and gifts. For males it’s never gifts and tends to be socialising, hobbies or alcohol.

We don’t care what your preferences are we just need to get a plan that allows you to have these things but still make the progress. You need to understand your psychology of spending.

When you set a budget you need to understand the things that are important to you and how you operate around money. If you can do this, it will provide the undercurrent of your financial plan’s sustainability.

Often this can be quite a confronting process. If you need help in determining this, I encourage you to speak to someone who is independent.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT French Country Collections

French Country’s Albany Outlet now bigger and better!

Homewares lovers and treasure hunters take note – French Country Collections’ popular Albany outlet store has just got bigger and better.

The outlet store has recently moved three doors down from it’s original location to a larger space, meaning there is now more range than ever before.

Located at 7i Triton Drive (previously 7f Triton Drive) the store is a veritable Aladdin’s Cave of treasures for the home at affordable prices.

“Our new store is bursting with beautiful items for the home, from furniture and lighting to kitchenware, linen, glassware, candelabras and other objets d’art – all at very affordable prices,” says French Country Collections’ founder Sonia Watts.

“We are loving the new space which not only allows us to showcase more of our range and give our customers greater selection, but also makes the shopping experience more pleasurable.”

Sonia, who established the company 29 years ago, has a passion for inspiring home-makers to bring beautiful things into their homes. The wholesale company stocks French and European-inspired furniture and homewares with stockists throughout New Zealand and Australia.

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French Country Collections Albany outlet store.

larger statement pieces right through to smaller, more whimsical décor items and objets d’art.

French Country Collections Albany Outlet Store 7i Triton Drive, Albany.

Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm.

Phone 09 376 7586 www.frenchcountry.co.nz

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Far, Far Away

Far Far Away…

Three-headed dragons, knights and princesses, colourful witch, matador, pirate and monster costumes: Catherine and Jason Pribicevich have created a trove of just about anything needed for a child to travel far, far away in their imaginations. Add in room décor, special occasion dresses and accessories, toys, gifts, and party accessories like confetti balloons and you have a hint of what Far Far Away is all about. It’s a business that incites imaginations to roam, and inspires you to theme rooms or parties for little dreamers with a mix of whimsy, nostalgia and contemporary design.

Catherine describes her store as an “emporium of treasures for small humans” and if the response of the small humans Channel Magazine invited to act as models for our photo shoot is any indication, she’s right on the mark.

Far Far Away opened in a pop-up store in Takapuna just before Christmas, and Catherine’s delighted with the response from customers young and old. “It’s our job to create the ‘WOW’ factor in spaces to make an event a great success,” she says, and the retail space demonstrates how she can craft magical environments for young imaginations.

Far Far Away is much more than a retail store. The core of the business is providing themed entertainment. A pirate ship and associated props (all for hire) float on a blue sea at the rear of the store, and you can also hire a princess castle façade or Alice in Wonderland props, to name just a few themes available. A tepee styled with bunting of hand-dyed lace and roses, and a whimsical woodland toadstool offer further inspiration. The already-mentioned costumes and tutus of gorgeous soft tulle in all hues are of superb quality. Like other products, they are sourced from suppliers all over the world, and perfect for any party or dress-up occasion.

Having enjoyed creating elaborate parties for her own two girls when they were smaller, Catherine is looking forward to bringing other

children’s dreams to life. “How we’ve created the shop is reflective of my creativity in staging your party,” she says.

Whether it’s as simple as supplying loot bags to complement an existing theme, or offering full party styling with accompanying entertainers, Catherine aims to “create happy memories”; to turn each child’s special day into a never-to-be forgotten party, tailored to match the child’s personality and the needs – and budget – of the family.

The future involves a mix of pop-up retail and online presence.

The Hurstmere Road store is open until mid-May. After that, the e-commerce store becomes the retail focus, so Catherine can put more time into looking for funky venues that she can theme for families who prefer their parties to be held away from home.

She also wants to apply her creativity to working one on one with customers to deliver her special brand of party creation. But “we believe it’s important to be able to view a product rather than relying solely on online viewing, so Far Far Away will pop up in other venues throughout the year,” she promises.

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Paul and Liz Blackwell were inducted into the North Harbour Business Hall of Fame on Friday April 11th. They are pictured with Matthew Bellingham (right).

First members inducted into revitalised North Harbour Business Hall of Fame

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The North Harbour Business Hall of Fame has been revitalised with its first two new members, Paul and Liz Blackwell, inducted at a recent North Harbour Club fundraising lunch at QBE Stadium in Albany.

North Harbour Club's Business Hall of Fame Chairperson Matthew Bellingham says, "After a five-year break the North Harbour Club is proud to take over the Business Hall of Fame and I couldn't think of a more deserving couple being inducted and to mark the beginning of a new era of recognising business success in the region."

Paul and Liz own Pak'n Save Albany, New Zealand’s largest and busiest supermarket, the SkyCity Breakers, and publishing company PQ Blackwell. They are also great believers in giving back to the community and youth, and their philanthropy is wide reaching.

Their mentoring and support of the Breakers has turned New Zealand basketball around. Since first taking ownership of the team 11 years ago they have won 4 Australian NBL Championships within 5 years, sadly missing out on their 5th last week, and have grown a reputation as New Zealand’s most successful sporting franchise both on and off the court.

"Their considerable donations to a range of organisations cannot be quantified in dollars – whilst significant, it’s their ethics, family values and astute business minds provided to organisations that makes them so incredible," Matthew says.

"They are a truly inspirational couple who have achieved so much and who contribute so much, yet are so humble in their

They are a truly inspirational couple who have achieved so much and who contribute so much, yet are so humble in their everyday lives. everyday lives. I am honoured to be able to show my respect for them as business leaders and as genuinely great people. " Matthew adds that the North Harbour Club is excited to reinvigorate the Business Hall of Fame. "We're fortunate to have so many inspirational leaders that either live in our region or have their main place of work in our region and who apply their wealth of experience to benefit our community. It is a privilege to be involved in recognising these people." www.northharbourclub.co.nz

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If you want this for your child, call our admissions team on 09 415 9566 or email us on admissions@kristin.school.nz or browse kristin.school.nz

We know that to help great kids become great people, they need more than a high grade point average.

Yes, the traditional subjects are covered here, but there’s so much more to Kristin. This school is unique. Here, our students learn to become resilient, confident achievers – well prepared for the modern world.

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SKIN CANCER CHANNEL with Dr Grant Coe

Things that may be costing you money!

The monthly bills are higher than expected.

Electricity use has gone through the roof, you Janine McCormick. have used enough water to bathe a small village for a year, and to top it off your car needs a WOF and 4 new tyres… trust us, we have all been there. We can’t help on the car front, but we are able to offer some advice on things that may be costing you money. Leaks, mould and condensation are issues that are more costly than you think…

Quinovic Takapuna has some tips to spot a leak early: • Look and listen for dripping taps, “a tap that drips once every second can waste up to 33 litres of water per a day!”

• Check appliances such as dishwashers, hot water cylinder and washing machines for leaks regularly as they may be hidden behind or under the device.

• Overflowing toilet cistern are another thing that should be checked regularly, you may always hear your toilet cistern constantly filling, this is not good and leads to excess water use.

• Check outside; extremely damp patches in the garden may be a leak that has gone unnoticed.

• Listen for running water within your property when no taps, hoses or showers are turned on.

Condensation is something that becomes an issue for many people in Auckland. Drying washing inside, along with everyday activities such as cooking, showering, boiling a kettle and even breathing all lead to condensation with creates moisture within the home.

Dr Coe: What you’ve described is likely to be a basal cell

carcinoma or BCC, the most common type of skin cancer in New Zealand. BCCs can often result from damage caused by UV exposure from the sun, as well as sunbeds. Many sunbeds give out greater doses of UV rays than the midday tropical sun, which is contrary to a previously widely-held, but incorrect, view that they were a safer option. In fact, sunbeds are now considered to be so dangerous that they are banned altogether in Australia and a bill is currently waiting to be passed into law in New Zealand banning sunbed use for people under the age of 18.

It’s very important that you get your spot checked as soon as possible by a doctor or skin cancer specialist. Surgery to remove a BCC becomes more invasive the longer a BCC is allowed to continue to grow and the scar can be disfiguring. So it is important that they are removed at the earliest stage possible

Call the MoleMan team today to enquire about full body skin cancer and melanoma checks with digital dermoscopy (mole mapping) technology on 0800 DR MOLE (376653) or 09 480 6416 or visit www.moleman.co.nz for pricing and frequently asked questions. Dr Coe is also an affiliated provider to Southern Cross for skin cancer surgery and selected services.

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KOR CREATIVE Making Video for Business

The rise of video Recently at the Consumer Electronics Show, YouTube’s Robert Kynl predicted that by 2020 video will account for 90% of internet traffic and that 75% of all video will be digital.

With engaging video on the front page of your website, your viewers will stay on your website longer and spend a longer time engaging with your brand.

When faced with pages of text on “About Us” or “Our Team” the human brain often switches off because people relate with people not text. How much better is it to show the personality of your staff through video rather than text?

If you storyboard a 60 – 90 sec video with your team and produce it the process will strengthen the team spirit and really communicate your personality as a company and brand, instead of having 300 words about how “here at … we really care about our people…” why not stand out a bit and show how you care, through visual moving media.

If it’s easy to digest, available with a click of a button, doesn’t require their own imagination to paint an opinion, you will get excellent results.

Recent research by Axonn has found that 70% of people preferred brands after watching video content on their websites.

If you are wanting the phone to ring more with enquiries or want to increase your SEO and website engagement, video is what you need.

Recent research by Axonn has found that 70% of people preferred brands after watching video content on their websites.

If you're not using video, it's likely that your competitors are, or will be soon.

Tell your story, humanize your brand and build trust with your online audience.

Give us a call at KOR and let’s explore your online sharing potential.

Dave Wright is a sales executive at KOR Creative.

If you would like to discuss your video production needs with him, give him a call on 022 162 9538 or send an email to dave@korcreative.nz

If you require the services of a local, affordable, creative and passionate video production team then give Steve, Craig or Dave a call today on 0800 VIDEOS. KOR Creative are based at 3/18 Anzac Street, Takapuna. You'll find some great work on their website www.korcreative.nz

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DOES MY CHILD NEED ‘BRACES’ ?

THE TOOTH COMPANY’S IN HOUSE SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIST DR SHAZ MACAVOY CHATS WITH US ABOUT ORTHODONTICS. What is a specialist orthodontist?

Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that is concerned with the appearance, function and stability of the teeth and jaws.

A specialist orthodontist is a dentist who has undergone an additional 2 to 3 years of specialist university training in the field of orthodontics. To complete their training, orthodontists treat hundreds of cases, complete research and undergo rigorous examinations to be admitted into the Dental Council of New Zealand as an orthodontic specialist. Only specialist orthodontists are allowed to be members of the New Zealand Association of Orthodontists.

How do I know if my child needs braces?

As a parent or caregiver you will be able to look for signs that your child may need to

see an orthodontist for a check up. Things to look out for include: • early, late or unusual loss of baby teeth • teeth that don’t meet or cover other teeth • when upper teeth bite inside lower teeth • crowding of teeth • blocked-out teeth • jaws that are protruded or recessed or are out of proportion to the rest of the face • jaws that make sounds or shift • difficulty in biting or chewing • mouth-breathing or clenching habits • habits such as thumb or finger sucking, chewing on toys/pens etc.

What age should I book my child in with an orthodontist?

Although orthodontists can treat people of any age, a child should have a check up with an orthodontist by the age of 7. By this age, the first adult teeth should have erupted and your specialist orthodontist can monitor changes in growth or development as your child grows, so that if treatment is necessary it can begin at the optimum time.

What are the different treatment options?

Everyone is unique and as such treatments vary to suit each individual. Treatments range from early treatment using plates and special expansion appliances to treatments including stainless steel braces, clear braces, clear aligners such as Invisalign, and hidden braces that sit behind the teeth.

In some cases, a combined orthodontic and surgical approach is required. To find out what is right for you or your child, it’s best to contact your specialist orthodontist.

How much does a set of braces cost?

The cost of braces depends on a number of factors including the complexity of the case, the time it will take to complete the case and the type of appliances that are used.

Your specialist orthodontist will be able to discuss the right treatment for you and will work with you and your budget.

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This lovable Channel Magazine feature is presented by Louise O’Sullivan of DogHQ, the North Shore’s award winning Dog Day Care facility. DogHQ provides the ultimate in social, physical and mental stimulation for dogs of all types in a safe and caring environment.

DogHQ’s full range of services include obedience training, grooming and all natural nutrition. See all the fun for yourself at www.doghq.co.nz and www.facebook.com/doghq

The Social Experiment We are seeing a good number of new puppies starting at DogHQ. Most new dog owners these days are very familiar with the term “socialisation” and are keen to have a sociable dog to live a long happy life with. But how many truly understand the meaning of this simple term? At DogHQ, we can help you with dog socialisation but there is going to be much more to your dogs life than other dogs.

There have been a number of scientific studies performed to enable us to better understand the key factors that influence a dogs development.

In 1959, C.J. Pfaffenberger and J.P. Scott noticed that puppies being raised to be guide dogs were more likely to fail their training if they were kept in kennels for longer and missed some early socialisation. Then in 1961, Daniel Freedman, John King and Orville Elliott published research on puppies in Science.

They said, “the net result suggests that the seventh week of age was the period in which the pups were most receptive to socialisation, and that 2½ to 9-13 weeks of age approximates a critical period for socialisation to human beings.”

Much has changed and improved since these studies which was focused on socialisation with humans. These days it is not normal for a dog to not grow up around humans from a very young age so this is less of an issue but the development period remains a critical window of opportunity.

The concept of socialising a puppy well will involve pleasant experiences with unknown dogs, surfaces, places, anything that puppy might come across as an adult. It should start in the home of the breeder, or the foster home if it is a rescue and you should be prepared to carry on and do lots of socialisation yourself.

In her book Culture Clash, Jean Donaldson says “it’s advisable to go way overboard covering all the bases before the socialisation window closes, especially for spookier breeds or individuals. This means exposing the puppy to as wide a social sphere as possible in terms of human age groups, sexes, sizes, shapes, colours and gaits.

The experiences should be positive (play, treats, nothing scary) and include a wide variety of patting, handling and movement by the humans. It also means getting the puppy used to anything it may have to encounter in later life, such as car rides, veterinary exams (make the first one or two fun rather than scary), cats, traffic, soccer games, elevators and pointy sticks.”

Louise O’Sullivan

There is a balance to be struck in socialising puppies to prevent future behaviour problems and protecting them from disease when they are not fully immunised. This is something to discuss with your vet. Interesting, the AVSAB (American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior) actually have a position statement on this precise topic which says, “Because the first three months are the period when sociability outweighs fear, this is the primary window of opportunity for puppies to adapt to new people, animals and experiences. Incomplete or improper socialisation during this important time can increase the risk of behavioural problems later in life including fear, avoidance, and/ or aggression. Behavioural problems are the greatest threat to the owner-dog bond… behavioural issues, not infectious diseases, are the number one cause of death for dogs under three years of age.”

So arm yourself with plenty of time, lots of treats and go experience the world with your puppy. It will do wonders for your lead walking practice and might just improve your own sociability too!

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CHANNEL INTERVIEW Genevieve Becroft

Adding spirit to the community

By Christine Young

Communities are shaped by people who care; people who act to create their vision of what their community should be like. People like Genevieve Becroft and her ever-supportive late husband David.

Genevieve’s energy, commitment and sheer doggedness have contributed to the vibrancy of the physical and cultural landscape of Auckland and the North Shore. Without it, The PumpHouse may not sit as a thriving community performing arts venue on the shores of Lake Pupuke; the Lake House Arts Centre would likely long ago have been firewood; the Sculpture on Shore exhibition would not have delivered an outdoor artistic experience to tens of thousands of visitors or precious funds to Women’s Refuge, to cite just a few examples. And she’s not finished yet. This now-retired six-term city councillor (first on the Takapuna City Council, and then North Shore) continues to work tirelessly for places and causes close to her heart.

Talking to Channel Magazine, she protests that she’s most embarrassed to be interviewed about her achievements. She’s always just been one person among many, and could not have accomplished anything without the others she worked alongside. At the same time, she’s clearly still energised by what has been and is still to be achieved. The passion and drive that has seen her tackle bureaucracy, developers and nay-sayers with her characteristic straight talking is evident as she verbally slays those who she sees as having obstructed the development of a creative and community heart on the Shore.

Our interview, appropriately, took place at her home on the shores of Lake Pupuke, where the first of what is now called the New Zealand Sculpture OnShore exhibitions took place in 1996. The Friends of Women’s Refuge Trust (FoWRT) had already held several

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fundraisers in private homes around the Shore, and an art exhibition at Mairangi Arts Centre. Genevieve became involved, looked at her garden sloping down towards the lake, and suggested to FoWRT member and now-Patron Lenore Sumpter that the award-winning home that Geraldine and David had built on Lake Pupuke could be the base for a sculpture exhibition – one of the first-ever outdoor sculpture exhibitions held in New Zealand.

That first exhibition exceeded all expectations. While the sculptures were the focus, the Becroft kitchen became the hub for production and sale of hundreds of Devonshire teas. At the next exhibition, lessons learned, the garage became the café and a newly-added conservatory facing out onto the garden at the rear of the house became the retail outlet for maquettes and other small sculptural items. “It became very popular,” says Genevieve in masterly understatement.

After four exhibitions, it was clear the event had more than outgrown the space, and the committee made the move to Fort Takapuna. The Becroft lakefront garden, however, still boasts a number of the sculptures exhibited during that period, as the Becrofts’ support extended to purchasing a number of the artworks.

The sculpture exhibition wasn’t the first time Genevieve had been active on the shores of Lake Pupuke. She recalls that when she and David bought the property the lake was only about half full, as the water was taken for the Takapuna water supply. The vista in front of the section was of “flat smelly stuff and outside in front of the pump house was the biggest great wave of slimy stuff”. Sourcing water

from the Waitakeres for Takapuna from the mid-1940s (with the pump house retained to provide back-up supply until 1959) led to the eventual refilling of the lake, but saving the pump house was not so straightforward.

By the 1970s the pump house was in a state of disrepair and under threat of demolition. Enter a group of concerned locals.

Genevieve was newly returned from three years in Cincinnati, where she had seen old buildings converted into arts centres. “I realised it could be an arts centre and no sooner had I got back here, I got onto the committee, and we all got excited about it.

“We had pump house picnics to raise money – hundreds of them.

Everybody was so inventive – and I have to tell you, they were well before any school had any fundraising like that. We sold everything you could imagine. My children would collect blackberries and tadpoles and have a stall. Other people’s children would be selling other things.” The PumpHouse Trust was established and funds raised contributed to saving the building. Until recently Genevieve was a patron and throughout the decades has maintained an actively watchful eye on its success as a performing arts centre.

Her involvement with The PumpHouse led to her standing for Council. In turn, this led to her taking a role in the formation of the North Shore Heritage Trust, and her frequent defence of North Shore parks, streetscapes and heritage bulidings – including what’s now known as the Lake House Arts Centre.

This old boarding house had stood at the northern end of Takapuna since the 1890s and was known to Genevieve from childhood holidays spent there, and later as home to artist Tony Ogle and a host of other artists. “The parties there were magnificent,” Genevieve recalls. The building, however, had had little attention paid to it in decades in terms of renovation. Despite a fight by Genevieve and others to have it listed as a Category A heritage building (which saved it from demolition), the developer of a proposed apartment complex on the site was given a dispensation to remove the house, provided he re-sited and restored the building within the Takapuna ward of North Shore City. Geraldine says that political skulduggery at the last minute (with the house already loaded onto “five or six enormous trucks”) nearly skuppered the removal. “Two or three councillors decided I was being mean to this poor businessman” and decided there was no resource consent to move it to the new site. It was time for real action. Genevieve took out all the money she had in her bank account and “we moved it”.

Like the other projects she’s been involved in, “it was good fun.

The team that put it together have been doing it for years, and it’s been fantastic.”

For a number of years, Genevieve led a committee that has lobbied and raised funds to establish a multipurpose exhibition space for cultural artefacts in the old Takapuna library.

The Becroft Gallery in the restored building stands as tribute to the work of Genevieve and others in saving the building and creating another community arts space on the Shore. This gallery is about to be renamed the Becroft Community Gallery, Genevieve confides.

There’s another major project afoot that acts as further testament to her (and David’s) commitment to save, restore and create cultural spaces that benefit future generations. For a number of years, Genevieve led a committee that has lobbied and raised funds to establish a multipurpose exhibition space for cultural artefacts in the old Takapuna library. This will be a “public space where you can go and see part of our history, the work of our best artists,” enthuses

Genevieve Becroft

Genevieve. Christopher Johnstone, who took over as North Shore Exhibition Centre Trust chair from Genevieve, says negotiations over a lease are still under way, but tha the Trust is as hopeful as Genevieve of a positive outcome.

Genevieve has undertaken to contribute a substantial sum to ensure the dream turns into reality once a lease with Auckland Council is secure. “I think, when someone is so fortunate, it’s the best thing I could do for the community.” There will be additional fundraising to ensure the building is fit for the exhibitions planned, with the downstairs gallery to be opened as soon as possible and the upstairs gallery to follow.

This article barely skims the surface of the time and activity Genevieve and David have contributed to the community on the Shore and further afield. In 2001 David, who died in August 2015, was named an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit and in 2002 Genevieve received a Queen’s Service Medal for Public Service in the Queen’s Birthday honours. In 2010 they received a Companion of the North Shore award from North Shore City Council. But Genevieve has never looked for accolades. She is keenly aware of the teamwork that goes into any successful community initiatives, and for her, the involvement in community projects has been as much fun as hard work. That’s all the satisfaction she has needed; that – and knowing that the community is a richer place to live in as a result of her efforts.

2016 New Zealand Sculpture OnShore takes place at Fort Takapuna from 10-20 November.

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CHANNEL PEOPLE I Love What I Do: Steve Dale

Meet Steve - The Man Behind the Bar Steve Dale is a familiar face at the East Coast Bays RSA. He’s been the barman since 1996, and also has his own radio station and is a published author. Originally from Palmerston North, Steve came to Auckland at aged 22 and joined the navy in Devonport in 1975. He’s been on the Shore ever since. Steve answered some questions for Channel’s Courtney Bennett about his career, the books he’s written and why he loves his work at the RSA. COURTNEY BENNETT: How did you get involved with the local RSA? STEVE DALE: Being an ex-serviceman I had thought to join the RSA. When we shifted from Devonport to Browns Bay this was the obvious branch to join.

CB: What do you enjoy most about being the local RSA bartender?

SD: The camaraderie over the bar, and the general friendship. I doubt I will ever leave this job, as it seems to be where I am most comfortable.

CB: Tell readers about your radio station, why did you start it and what’s it all about?

SD: It started out, and has proceeded as a hobby station. I had produced a ‘closed-circuit-radio’ show on board my ships during my time at sea, and found it a very enjoyable pastime. Another station had been in operation in Browns Bay, but closed due to unknown circumstances, and I decided that it would be nice to take it over. It’s only a one-watt music/advert station, and I don’t intend to extend it to any great degree. Mostly it is an automatic station running off a computer with a programme I downloaded to run it. It transmits on the FM band at 107.7 Mhz. CB: What sort of music do you play?

SD: I think the proper question would be, ‘what don’t I play’! I love almost all types of music, from classical through to heavy rock and the only type I don’t like is ultra-modern, the sort that’s full of discords. I play percussion for the St Matthews in the City Chamber Orchestra and the Leys Orchestra over in the city (when required) and drums for the North Shore Concert Band which has been around for over thirty-five years (I have been a member for 15), and keyboard when required, as well as the organ in my church, St Mary by the Sea in Torbay.

I also perform for various organisations with singalongs, as ‘The Singing

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Steve Dale at work at East Coast Bays RSA.

Barman’. My favourite music though is 1940’s jazz; Glen Millar type.

I played for the North Harbour Big Band for a short while, but had to give it up as there was just no more room in my agenda for anything else!

CB: You’re a published author, what are your books about?

SD: ‘The Last Warship’ is a science-fiction book published by Strategic Book Group and available on Amazon. I drew upon my own experiences in the Navy for that. My other book is ‘Bullies Galore’ which is published locally. It’s a series of short stories in which bullies get their just deserts!

The new one is ‘Azathoth Rising’, a horror/saga/history, based on the works of a lesser-known author of the 1930’s, H. P. Lovecraft.

CB: Who have been the people you’ve looked up to throughout your life?

SD: My mother who was very supportive of anything I attempted, and many of my superiors, both in the Navy and outside.

CB: What’s the best part about living and working in the Bays?

SD: The wide open spaces, unlike in the city, and the general friendliness of the people. For example, a total stranger will smile and say hello, which is most heartening.

CB: If you could do something else for a day, what would it be?

SD: I had to think long and hard about this, because quite frankly I am very happy where I am. If I had to choose I guess it would be as a surf lifesaver. There was a lifesaver attached to that August organisation in Himatangi Beach (just out from Palmerston North where I was born) whose nickname was ‘Herman Munster’. He was a very large man, with muscles where most people don’t even have places, and I would watch him practicing with the other men, and admire him immensely. I would like to have a go at that job, but it would need a lot of training which I just haven’t got time for!

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So what's

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Your monthly update from Murray Hill, Manager of the Milford Business Association.

Season & Milford Streetscape Changing!

The seasons are changing with the end of daylight savings and as we move into Autumn. The good news is, that with this change of season we will also see a major change on the Milford streetscape – look out for the exact opening date on our Facebook page and website!

Tables for Village Square April also sees the installation of our ‘chill out’ tables and stools along the walkway to the Milford Centre mall, beside the ANZ bank. We have four tables each with two stools that will have board games on the tabletops – two for chess and two for childrens games. In many European towns you see people chilling out, soaking up the town centre atmosphere over a board game with their friends or family and that is what we want to replicate here in Milford.

We will have the board games available at one of our local businesses, or you can bring your own, grab something to eat and drink and sit down and dream you are in some exotic overseas city and play to your hearts content! All we ask is that you return the board game pieces after you have finished your game so that they are available for others who want to enjoy the experience in your village square. It’s all about creating our own unique community here in Milford.

Mother’s Day Promotion It’s that time of the year again when we recognise all the things our mums do for us and make them feel extra special. I can certainly appreciate what my wife does for the family as I have had to cover for her after she had an operation recently. I think mum’s must be Super Woman – I thought I could handle looking after her and keeping up with my tasks at work easily – but, wooh! I hadn’t counted on the many little things that Greer does to keep the household running smoothly.

So, we here in the Milford business community are running our annual Mothers Day promotion but with a twist. This year, as well as having an opportunity to win by shopping in our wonderful local businesses, we are going digital as well and will have some great prizes on offer through our Facebook page and customer

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email newsletter. So make sure you have ‘liked’ our Facebook page and joined our email newsletter which you can do on our website (details of both are in the footer of this column).

It’s just our little way of saying thanks to all the mum’s who shop in Milford and add so much vibrancy to our community.

Hearing for The Milford development On April 11th, a Resource Consent hearing starts for the biggest development we are ever likely to see in our life-times in Milford – the development of The Milford Apartments – 115 luxury two and three bedroom apartments and additional retail on the Milford Centre site.

The Milford Business Association will be giving evidence in favour of the project and after a great deal of consultation between the Milford Centre management and the local community, where many compromises have been made, I am very hopeful of a positive outcome.

At present, I am sure you will agree, that Milford has become the fashion centre of the Shore with the top brands represented in the Milford Centre. That popularity has provided the town centre with a problem – all our premises are full and we have no space to bring in new and exciting businesses.

…Milford has become the fashion centre of the Shore with the top brands represented in the Milford Centre. That popularity has provided the town centre with a problem – all our premises are full and we have no space to bring in new and exciting businesses.

MILFORD NEWS Power Box Covers Look out for more local and historic images of Milford this month, as the business association and local businesses wrap another five of the green power boxes that otherwise detract from our streetscape.

On the top of each power box you can read the name of the organisation that had paid for the cover – just another way local organisations put back into our fantastic Milford community!

Not only does the NZRPG development address that problem, but it also provides top quality apartments that are designed to enhance the neighbourhood and provide much needed housing options in our community where land is at a premium. Indeed, I know of a number of our elder statesmen and women who have lived in Milford most of their lives and see these beautiful new apartments as the answer to their needs. Premium quality easycare living, with the benefit of being able to lock-up and leave for an overseas trip knowing everything is safe and right in the heart of the community they love so much. Many have said to me that they would much rather live in an environment like the one this project will produce than retirement options or having to move out of the community they call home.

New Businesses Exit one travel agent – enter another. Well that’s what has happened in the centre of Milford. Worldtravel has opened in the old Harvey World Travel premises right opposite New World. We welcome Caroline Imrie and her team who are happy to help you with you travel arrangements.

Murray See you in Milford

Manager – Milford Business Association

Thank you to local businesses Once a year I like to publicly acknowledge the generosity of the local businesses that allow us to tap into their power so that we can run our under-verandah lights every night and our stars at Christmas. The following businesses are responsible for adding life to the centre in the hours of darkness with our blue and white LED lights located under verandas in key Milford locations: Crafty Knitwits Little King Café Carnival Costumes HelloWorld Travel Kashmir Indian Restaurant SBA Accounting Milford Catholic Church (the centre-piece and landmark feature)

Keep an eye on our Facebook page Milford Shops for your chance to win one of 7 fabulous prizes.

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MILFORD: Caci

Freeze your stubborn fat away Introducing ChillSculpt™, Caci’s new non-surgical fat reduction treatment which freezes and reduces fat cells. It’s ideal for those who have stubborn pockets of body fat that cannot be easily reduced by diet or exercise particularly around the back, lower abdomen, hips, waist and thighs. We sat down with Trudy who has recently completed a series of treatments.

Trudy (44,) is a working mum and after her first child gained a bit of weight - like most of us do! It was after her 40th birthday, when she was looking through the party photos and thought, is that really me? She decided it was time to make a change and get her body back to how she remembered it.

Trudy began exercising at least 4 times a week, and changed her diet, nothing too crazy, just sensible healthy choices. It was a lifestyle change, not a fad. A year on, and Trudy was in great shape, she had shed a few kilos, and her body shape had changed, but there was still a few areas that wouldn’t budge, no matter how many squats, or crunches she did, those little fat budges were still there. They were an issue for Trudy; “I really had a problem with my thighs, I’ve always hated my saddlebags, and I always joked that if I won the lottery, I would get liposuction,” she admits.

Although Trudy had considered liposuction, after actually researching the procedure, it was a certain no; “the recovery time was too great, especially with a young child, there’s no way I could be off work for that long, and to be honest, the surgery itself looked too invasive, I was scared to do it and it wasn’t for me”.

Trudy’s friend suggested she look into cryolipolysis technology which is often considered a non-surgical alternative to liposuction.

Cryolipolysis uses controlled cooling to cool specific areas of fat below body temperature, crystallizing the fat cells without causing damage to the overlying skin. The fatty tissue (subcutaneous fat) are naturally more vulnerable to the cold, and as a result of the treatment, the treated

fat cells die, and are naturally eliminated through the body’s normal metabolic process. After a few months and multiple treatments, there is a reduction of the fatty tissue layer. With over 1 million Cryolipolysis procedures worldwide, it is proven to be a safe and effective treatment for non-surgical fat reduction.

After researching the treatment, Trudy decided this was the best treatment for her; “there is no downtime, minimal recovery time, and the treatment only takes 45mins. It’s faster, and more affordable than liposuction, and I can pop in during a lunch break at work and no one would even know”. She signed up the Caci’s ChillSculpt™ programme that uses cryolipolysis technology to target stubborn fat areas.

Trudy signed up and has now completed a 6 month ChillSculpt™ programme at Caci targeting her saddle bags and is very happy with the results. “I’ve noticed a huge difference in the way my clothes fit, I went from a size 12 dress size to a size 10”. Trudy has had a 1cm reduction around her thighs, which equates to a full pant size loss. “I went to put on my favourite black pants, and they just slid right off me, if was fantastic!”

The cost of a ChillSculpt™ programme varies depending on the treatment area and number of treatments required, a six month Caci ChillSculpt™ programme starts from around $1600. Caci offers easy payment plans, so clients can pay for their treatments in instalments.

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MILFORD: Travel with helloworld

Under the Tuscan Sun Soak up the Italian culture and lifestyle while staying at a beautiful villa in Tuscany. This was a dream holiday of mine for many years, which I fulfilled when my family hired a villa outside San Gimignano in Tuscany, Italy. We stayed for 7 nights and during that time enjoyed leisurely visits to local villages and wineries interspersed Mary Buckley with a few day trips to the Tuscan cities of Owner/Director Florence, Siena, Lucca and Pisa.

A Villa holiday allows you to unpack for a week and experience life in the surrounding villages. Our villa was divided into 4 selfcontained apartments which we filled with various family members.

It was an authentic stone building with quaint furnishings, lush gardens, spectacular views of the countryside and a generous swimming pool to enjoy on the hot summer afternoons when we returned from sightseeing.

We hired a car which was essential to get around Tuscany and quickly adjusted to driving on the opposite side of the road around the country lanes. We recommend, for day visits to the big cities, leave your car at a local train station and commute. We did this for our day trip to Florence, which was a relaxing and easy train ride.

San Gimignano is a beautiful medieval village easily recognised by its numerous tall stone towers at the top of a prominent hill.

Being our closest town we visited often for sightseeing, grocery shopping and some delicious meals. During the 19th century this town undertook repair and renovation of many historic buildings inside the town walls and the surrounding horticultural development has resulted in this area of Tuscany becoming the popular tourist attraction it is today.

Siena is a must visit when in Tuscany. It's heart is the central

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Piazza del Campo. We visited two days after the famous Palio horse race in July, so the city was bustling with tourists, but we enjoyed sitting at an outdoor restaurant on the Piazza for lunch to watch the vibrancy around us. There is plenty to see while in Siena. During our day trip we visited the magnificent Duomo full of beautiful frescoes and sculptures and enjoyed spectacular views over the surrounding terracotta rooftops.

Obviously, Florence has enough attractions to stay a few days, but allowing just one day we focused our experience around the artworks of the Uffizi Art Gallery and The Accademia then enjoyed a leisurely lunch on a restaurant sidewalk and meandered the streets and riverside to soak up the atmosphere of this vibrant City.

We visited Pisa and Lucca in one day. Pisa was a brief visit to see the leaning tower for some fun photos. We then headed to Lucca which is a beautiful city where we hired bikes and rode around the city walls.

Our holiday in Tuscany was everything we dreamed it would be.

Beautiful scenery and weather. Delicious Italian food and wine.

Magnificent historic art and architecture. With the comfort of the lovely villa as our home for a week.

To plan your own dream holiday call the Milford Travel Experts on (09) 489 2597 or email milford@helloworld.co.nz Mention this article at time of booking and go in the draw for a beautiful helloworld luxury cabin bag (conditions apply).

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OPTOMETRY & EYEWEAR Melissa Hay, Visique Milford

Melissa Hay This month, Melissa Hay of Visique Milford Optometrists discusses how diabetes can damage your eyes…

Diabetes

does that affect my eyes too?

In short, yes it can! Diabetes can cause damage to the eye’s light sensitive lining, the retina, and produce changes called Diabetic Retinopathy.

The retina is made up of a fine layer of blood vessels and light sensitive cells positioned at the back of the eye – not too dissimilar to the film in a camera. Images we see are formed on the retina itself, which are then converted into electrical impulses and pass from the retina to the brain along the optic nerve.

The central part of the retina (through the centre of your pupil) is called the macula. This part is the most sensitive and allows us to see fine detail. The rest of the retina sees the less well defined images but gives us our peripheral vision and fine movement detection and helps us see at night. Have you ever noticed that when you look slightly off centre at night time you can actually see more accurately?

If the retina is damaged by diabetic retinopathy, the images formed on the retina are not detected by the light sensitive cells, some of the electrical impulses are not transmitted to the brain and our vision is reduced.

Diabetes is characterised by changes in the wall structure of small blood vessels leading to balloon like bulges called micro-aneurysms.

Bleeding from these tiny blood vessels, or leakage of fats and fluid into the surrounding tissues of the retina may occur. If this leakage of fluid into the retinal tissue occurs at the macula, vision will be reduced.

In some cases, particularly in cases where lifestyle factors are not managed well enough, the early signs of diabetic retinopathy progress to a more severe form of eye disease called proliferative retinopathy.

If untreated, 50% of those affected will suffer serious visual loss. This stage is marked by the growth of very fine delicate new blood vessels which bleed very easily. This bleeding causes varying amounts of visual loss and the likelihood of vision returning is variable.

Sometimes the bleeding results in the formation of scar tissue which contracts and pulls away the retina (retinal detachment). This is a serious sight threatening condition and must be treated promptly in order to minimise how much sight is lost.

All is not lost however, there are checks and measures we can take to ensure our eyesight remains free of diabetic change. By undertaking regular full eye examination with us here at Visique Milford Optometrists, we will ensure diabetic eye disease doesn’t catch you off guard. Outside of eye examinations it is important to see your GP on a regular basis – we have a strong relationship with the local medical practices and are often in contact to maintain a high level of patient

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care. If you ever notice any changes in your vision outside of your recommended eye examination reviews – report these urgently and immediately as steps can often be taken to regain early visual loss.

If you have diabetes, it is important that you have an eye examination every two years. Your Visique optometrist will let you know if you need your eyes examined more often. Newly diagnosed people with Type 2 diabetes should have an examination when first diagnosed.

The diabetic eye examination is slightly more involved than your standard examination but is simple in procedure and involves drops which dilate your pupils so that the retina can be directly examined or sometimes photographed using modern digital cameras. The drops will blur your near vision and make your eyes more sensitive to light.

You should bring a pair of sunglasses with you and although some people can drive afterwards, leaving your car at home or bringing a driver with you is often a good idea.

If diabetic eye disease is observed you may need to be referred to an ophthalmologist for ongoing medical care and if diabetic retinopathy threatens vision, it will require laser treatment by the ophthalmologist. The laser attempts to seal leaking retinal blood vessels which cause damaging deposits of fat to occur in the macula.

Laser also helps minimise the growth of fragile abnormal blood vessels which may bleed and reduce sight suddenly.

Early detection of sight threatening retinopathy is extremely important so that laser treatment can be done at the optimum time as it mainly works by preventing and delaying further damage occurring.

This type of treatment can be carried out on an outpatient basis.

The key message about diabetes is to get your eyes checked and keep getting them checked at least every two years. The sooner any changes in the retina can be picked up, the less likely any vision will be lost. With diabetes becoming so prevalent, we all would know someone with diabetes – and as a friend, we should ask them “When was the last time you had your eyes checked?” A lot of people have Type 2 diabetes without being aware of it, and it’s another reason why eye checks are important.

Melissa Hay, Visique Optometrists, 155 Kitchener Road, Milford, 09 489 4797, milford@visique.co.nz

MILFORD: SBA Accounting

SBA Takapuna Small Business Accounting Takapuna is located in the Milford shops and provides accounting and tax compliance for businesses. Having been located here for many years we recognised the need for more accessible local accounting that keeps financial results more up to date for local businesses.

Annual accounts & tax are prepared along with any catch up years that may be overdue for Income Tax and GST, whether they are Companies or Sole Traders or Trusts or Partnerships, along with Rental accounting & tax for rental properties.

A regular GST service provides monthly processing of business bank transactions during the year to allow GST returns to be kept up to date and avoid all those costly late penalties with the added advantage of more up to date information.

Both GST and End of Year tax can be stressful and it can be very resource consuming, especially in time resources in our busy lives.

A regular GST service provides monthly processing of business bank transactions during the year to allow GST returns to be kept up to date…

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MILFORD: Turn Psychotherapy

This month columnist Christine Kalin of Turn Psychotherapy, Milford, writes on couples coping with conflict...

Christine Kalin

Worried about your relationship? Find a new way…

Most people do their best to try to fix things in a marriage or intimate relationship when things are not going well. All couples have their share of problems, people are not always going to see eye-to-eye on things. But knowing how to communicate is one of the most important qualities of a healthy relationship.

Happy and healthy couples have this skill refined; they talk freely, openly, and feel safe sharing their most private thoughts. They listen attentively, trying to understand what their partner says, even if they have a different perspective. They communicate, instead of sweeping the hard to discuss topics under the rug.

Couples in distress do the opposite: They attempt to convey their concerns, but do so in a critical or complaining manner that invites defensiveness or other negative reactions. Couples in distress don't listen to each other; instead they argue and ignore the impact that this has on each other. Once communication has deteriorated it can be hard to get it going in the right direction again. Negative communication can include anything that leaves one partner feeling depressed, insecure, disregarded, or wanting to withdraw from the conversation.

Couples in distress don't listen to each other; instead they argue and ignore the impact that this has on each other.

It’s no secret that communication can make or break any relationship, especially an intimate relationship. You may feel stuck, or know that things aren’t right but what you have tried on your own isn’t working. Or you may feel emotionally or physically/sexually disconnected and can’t seem to change it on your own. Conflict is growth trying to happen. It can lead you to a better relationship – if you know how to work with it.

Couples therapy can help you learn new skills and tools to improve your relationship. Whether its communication problems, lack of intimacy, or the relationship is not how you want it to be, there is the opportunity to seek help and find a new way.

Turn Psychotherapy, Milford 027 234 5038 www.turn.nz christine@turn.nz

COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY TURN Psychotherapy is a private practice providing a wide range of therapies, support, and assistance for individuals and couples. Contact us to arrange a consultation.

Christine Kalin MNZAP, CTA: ITAA, NZRN, MBA

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Precious Things Kelly Doust $35 Normandy, 1891: a young woman painstakingly sews an intricate beaded collar to her wedding dress on the night before her marriage to someone she barely knows. Yet Aimee longs for so much more… Precious Things tells the story of a collar – a wonderful, glittering beaded piece – and its journey through the decades. It’s also the story of Maggie, an auctioneer living in modernday London, who comes across the crumpled, neglected collar in a box of old junk, and sets out on an unexpected mission to discover more about its secret and elusive past. Maggie has a journey of her own too. Juggling a demanding job, a clingy young child and a rebellious stepdaughter, and with her once-solid marriage foundering under the pressure of a busy life, Maggie has to find out the hard way that you can’t always get what you want...but sometimes, you’re lucky enough to get precisely what you need.

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Philip suggests that she move in with him – he is setting up a flatshare. To his surprise, Ricarda agrees, leaving Philip to scramble together a crew of retirees in time for spring, for the most unlikely of social experiments. There’s grumpy cigarette-smoking grandfather Harry; quiet and discreet Eckart, curiously carting around his late wife’s headstone; Uschi, brimming with life, harbouring a passion for leotards and aerobics, along with sausages and outrageous knitting patterns; and then, ever-practical and warm-hearted Ricarda, towards whom Philip is developing real feelings. Despite their differences, the flatmates thrive and embark on a series of new adventures.

But when Uschi falls unwell, familiar cracks begin to show and this uniquely spirited club of friends must work together in order to survive – and truly blossom.

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Their house has seen 13 children grown and gone – and some returned; it has seen the arrival of grandchildren, the fall of Detroit’s East Side, the loss of a father. Despite abandoned lots, an embattled city, and the inevitable shift outward to the suburbs, the house still stands. But now, as ailing matriarch Viola finds herself forced to leave her home and move in with her eldest son, the family discovers that the house is worth just a tenth of its mortgage. The Turner children are called home to decide its fate and to reckon with how each of their pasts haunt – and shape – their family’s future.

The Turner House brings a colourful, complicated brood full of love and pride, sacrifice and unlikely inheritances. It’s a striking examination of the price we pay for our dreams and futures, and the ways in which our families bring us home.

Preparation for the Next Life Atticus Lish $23 In post-9/11 New York, Zou Lei is an illegal immigrant from northwest China. Forced to work 14-hour days and live in squalor, she nevertheless embraces the many freedoms her adopted homeland has to offer. Damaged by three tours in Iraq, veteran Brad Skinner comes to New York with the sole intention of partying as hard as he can in order to forget what he’s seen. Impulsive and angry, Skinner’s re-entry into civilian life seems doomed. But when he meets Zou Lei they discover that new beginnings may be possible for both of them, provided they can survive homelessness, lockup and Skinner’s post-traumatic stress disorder. Set in the underbelly of New York, award-winner Preparation for the Next Life exposes an America as seen from the fringes of society in devastating detail and destroys the myth of the American Dream through two remarkable characters.

COMMUNITY NEWS

The Clothing Collective NEEDS YOU! A stylish, community-focused Shore preloved clothing and furniture store is running a drive for volunteers to help out at its Birkenhead base. Locals are sought for customer service hours and furniture upcycling projects at The Clothing Collective, which is housed in a large retail space on the corner of Highbury Bypass and Birkenhead Avenue.

Founded by Shore mum Louise Clark, the store sells curated secondhand clothing, furniture and accessories, with 50% of the proceeds going to The Mental Health Foundation. This is a cause close to Louise’s heart. After having experienced debilitating Post-Natal Depression herself, she is keen to support the New Zealand charity and raise awareness of mental health issues by encouraging people affected to speak up and ask for help.

“After having my daughter, I experienced unbearable levels of anxiety, 24/7, and this spiralled into depression.” she says. “If anyone knew what I was thinking they’d have had me locked up and my baby taken away. You don’t even know who you are.”

Her condition worsened to the point where she was put on medication and referred to Maternal Mental Health. With their help, and her mother’s support, she eventually came through.

“Just having someone there who might understand, someone to call, was a big help. Not everyone has that support, and so many people just don’t know where to turn and are terrified to ask for help.”

The experience left Louise determined to help others. What started with a few racks of clothing gathered from friends and family soon snowballed, with locals pouring in with donations. Now the 470sq m shop, which stood empty for seven years after Mitre 10 closed, is an inviting treasure trove, decorated with fairy lights, plants and attractive props.

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ARTS NEWS

Insideout 7 Art for a Better Future Talented prisoners from Northern Region Corrections Facility (NRCF) will share their work next month at Mairangi Arts Centre with InsideOut 7, an exhibition of artwork produced through the ‘Art in Prisons Programme’.

Now in its seventh year, the display is the result of a creative partnership that has evolved between Mairangi Arts Centre and the Department of Corrections.

The mission of the arts centre is to ‘foster growth in the creative arts by providing access to and participation in the arts for all’, and it provides a platform for prisoners to share the results of their artistic endeavours with the general public.

“Art as an activity for prisoners challenges them to work in groups and communicate with each other, and solve problems using logic. It builds confidence and helps the men to gain insight into their own lives and how they relate to others,” said NRCF Prison Director Dave Pattinson.

“It’s great that out of something negative, something positive can be achieved and that the prisoners have this opportunity.”

This year the wide range of paintings and whakairo (Maori carvings) will focus on ‘History’, a theme of particular relevance for the prisoners. ‘History’ reflects the need for each individual to look at his past as a means for finding a more positive pathway in the future.

The time leading up to the exhibition is arduous as,

in addition to the time spent in the tutored ‘Art in Prisons Programme’, the artists commit many hours to self-directed work on their paintings and carvings.

The prisoners learn many social and work-related skills through this process, which will better prepare them to make a more positive contribution to society.

“Every man has his own story to tell, and each speaks through his art with his own unique voice as is reflected in the wide variety of media used,” said Christine Currey, administrator of the Mairangi Arts Centre.

“The opportunity to exhibit art is valued greatly by the creative community within the prison and all have to work to earn the privilege of a place on the art programme.”

The exhibition officially opens on Saturday, 9 April, at 2pm with a powhiri and blessing of the works.

Beth Hill, art tutor and distance education facilitator at NRCF, is part of the team who organised the exhibition.

The bulk of the proceeds from the InsideOut 7 sale of prisoner art will support Women’s Refuge, while a percentage will be used to obtain art supplies for the prison artists.

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Mairangi Arts Centre is a great place to tap into your creative side. If you have always wanted to give art a try, then here is an ideal opportunity.

The centre offers a wide range of art classes for complete beginners through to those who would consider themselves confident artists.

Classes are taught by very experienced, encouraging tutors and no matter what your age or level of experience, the centre’s term two art programme will offer something just right for you. How about trying a class in Intaglio Etching to learn some traditional printmaking techniques? Or maybe a Photoshop and Lightroom class to enhance your photographs? There are also classes in Chinese Painting and Calligraphy, Textile Surface Pattern and Design, Clay for all levels of experience, creating beautiful objects in cast glass as well as a range of classes in painting (oils, acrylics, Watercolours), drawing skills and pastels. In addition to the weekly classes, the centre also offers a selection of weekend workshops such as Soft Stone Sculpture, watercolour and acrylic painting.

Several groups of experienced painters meet on a weekly basis to work without tuition in the centre’s spacious studios while enjoying the company of others. These are friendly, welcoming groups who are happy to include new members.

But the centre’s art class programme does not cater solely for adults. Children as young as five have the option of weekly clay classes, painting, drawing or craft while teens enjoy the choice of classes to develop skills in a wide range of media and styles. Due to the popularity of its children’s art programme, Mairangi Arts Centre is pleased to announce it has expanded the number of classes

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How about trying a class in Intaglio Etching to learn some traditional printmaking techniques? Or maybe a Photoshop and Lightroom class to enhance your photographs? available with a brand new class called ‘Exploring Drawing and Painting’, a class for 7-12 year olds with tutor Bronwyn Menhinick and ‘Explore and Draw’ for 5-7 year olds with Joanna Duder. There is even a class for toddlers to enjoy with Mum. To view the full selection visit www.mairangiarts.co.nz Online booking is available for your convenience.

If you would like any further information about Mairangi Arts Centre’s art classes or exhibitions, please do call us or come by the gallery to speak to our friendly staff. We welcome all enquiries. We hope to see you at the centre soon.

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Coming up at Lake House Arts ARTiculate: A picture is worth a thousand words 18 May - 12 June 2016, Celebration evening Friday 20 May 5-7pm – all welcome!

The UpsideDowns Education Trust was established to support New Zealand children with Down syndrome by providing funding for specialist education programmes. The Trust plays a vital role in improving the learning development of the children, growing their confidence and independence. This speech language therapy greatly improves their communication, allowing these children to thrive.

Lake House Arts is holding a fundraising art sale and exhibition for the benefit of the UpsideDowns Education Trust.

Please join us in celebrating these special children and help us to support the wonderful organisation that assists them.

If you are an artist and would like to be a part of the art sale please contact Lake House Arts – all the art sales are commission free and the registration fee will go to the UpsideDowns Trust.

More information and the entry form on our website www.lakehousearts.org.nz, or contact us Ph. 4864877 or manager@lakehousearts.org.nz

If you are an artist and would like to be a part of the art sale please contact Lake House Arts – all the art sales are commission free and the registration fee will go to the UpsideDowns Trust.

Lake House has a varied and fun programme of classes for all ages running this school holidays. Check our website NOW for classes running 18-22 April and 25-29 April.

A Drop-in Craft activity will be available 10 - 2 in the gallery on Monday 18th, Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th of April for all the parents who would like to occupy their kids while they are having a coffee in the café next door! (gold coin donation appreciated).

April School Holidays Arty Crafty Classes 18 - 29 April Drop-in craft activity in the gallery 18, 19, 20 April: 10-2

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ARTS NEWS

Gretl Barzotto 2015 ‘Carbon I’ Graphite on paper, 640mm x 490mm.

Sharon Vickers 2008 ‘Journey’ Acrylic on ply, 1200mm x 800mm (4 pieces).

Ok-Soon Won ’Paradise and Friends’ .

Art in April Autumn has set in and suddenly indoor activities seem a much safer option than those outdoors. Art galleries – and Northart is no exception - always seem a whole lot livelier and busier once the weather is cooler. For Northart the summer months are a time for planning, developing and trying out new ideas. This year has been no exception and earlier this month we launched our first e-newsletter (if you would like to receive it please email Northart on northart@ihug.co.nz) and just this week we launched a new website (check it out, www.northart.co.nz).

Check out too, the first two of our April exhibitions. ‘Assembly’ brings together the work of four mid-career women artists: Gretl Barzotto, and Sharon Vickers (Northcote Point) Frances Rood (Grey Lynn) and Clare Young (Okura). Each will be exhibiting between six and eight works and while there is no overarching theme as such, there are commonalities in approach. In other gallery spaces the New Zealand Korean Fine Arts Association are holding their annual exhibition. Eleven artists are participating and art forms include sculpture, jewellery, painting and print making. Some of the works are quite traditional in their rendition, while others are in a European painting tradition, yet others are a delightful blend of the two. These shows will run from 4 – 20 April, or come along to the preview on Sunday 3 April, from 5pm – 7pm – this is a free event and members of the public are welcome.

For those who missed last month’s superb INSTOCK installation (with works by Robert Ellis, Ross Ritchie, John Oxborough, Frank van Schaik and Garry Currin) you have a chance to see selected highlights from the show in the gallery window displays until Anzac weekend.

Later in April we have another changeover, with photography replacing the Korean Fine Arts Association exhibition. ‘Four Voices …Home and Abroad’ includes colour as well as black and white photographs by Roger Brown, Murray Noble, Trevor Bayly and Graham Hendry. Opening on the same evening (Anzac Day, Monday 25 April) ‘Personal Effects’ a display of art, sculpture, objet d’art,

Graham Hendry, 2016, Remarkables, Photography.

…the New Zealand Korean Fine Arts Association are holding their annual exhibition. Eleven artists are participating and art forms include sculpture, jewellery, painting and print making. antiques and other memorabilia, objects that are especially treasured by members and friends of Northart and which they have loaned to us for the occasion. A rare opportunity to view the material culture a community holds dear.

Other much anticipated shows scheduled in the coming months – ‘Drawing: contemporary works on paper’ and "no matter what they say you don't have to stay in the lines", an exhibition by young contemporary jewellers curated by Michelle Wilkinson (both open 15 May) and Matariki and Festival of Photography exhibitions (5 June).

Gallery Time for Kids got off to a great start for the year. This month on the first Saturday and Sunday (April 2/3) children and caregivers if they wish will be creating their own personalised giant postage stamp based on the Year of the Monkey using bamboo sticks and ink wash. This popular programme is entry by donation, thanks to a grant from Creative Communities/Auckland.

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NORTH SHORE YMCA

It’s School Holidays Again!

It seems like Term 1 went by really fast and we only just had the Summer Holidays, but already the Term 1 holidays are upon us and the panic of getting the kids organised sets in again.

YMCA North Shore will be running our school holiday programmes again from our site in Northcote and our satellite programme in Albany. Whether you need care for one day or the whole holidays, we have a programme to suit your child.

Programmes cater for children 5-15 and are aimed at keeping the kids entertained all holidays. Trips these holidays include Silverdale Adventure Park, Rocket Ropes, Movies, Auckland Zoo and so much more. At Northcote before and after care times have been adjusted in response to parents requests and we will now be opening at 7am and closing at 6pm.

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All YMCA Holiday Programmes are OSCAR approved so those eligible can receive the OSCAR subsidy from Work and Income.

For more info on how to apply for the school holiday programme at YMCA North Shore using the OSCAR subsidy contact Mahalia Rolston at mahalia.rolston@ymcaauckland.org.nz . For more information on the OSCAR Subsidy and whether you are eligible, see www.workandincome.govt.nz YMCA North Shore, 5 Akoranga Drive, Northcote. northshore@ymcaauckland.org.nz

COMMUNITY NEWS

Celebrating 25 Years of Children's Theatre

Under the Stars for Starship Young Shore windsurfing enthusiast Maiya Holton is stepping up to raise funds for a cause close to her heart. Maiya is organising a 24-hour event in Milford in aid of Starship Hospital, where she once had heart surgery herself.

Under the Stars for Starship will run from on April 30th 8pm to May 1st at 11pm on Lake Pupuke and see people take to the water in whatever form they wish for an endurance fundraising challenge. Maiya said: "Come along to Lake Pupuke to do your favorite watersport 24 hours non stop, either on your own or in a team, and help us raise money for Starship Children's Hospital.”

On Maiya's first day of windsurfing, she was hooked and knew instantly this was something she wanted to do. Within three months, she had her own shortboard. A year later, she won the 13-and-under division of the Madloop Junior Freestyle Competition. She aims high and wishes to compete professionally in the sport.

Entry fee for the Under the Stars for Starship event is just $20, with all proceeds going directly to Starship.

For more information, visit Maiya’s Facebook event page ‘Under the Stars for Starship’ www.facebook.com/events/1047366915302711/ or email windsurfingmouse@gmail.com

It's a special year for Shore-based theatre company, Tim Bray Productions. Auckland’s leading theatre for children celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2016 and is gearing up for its next show.

Always a firm family favourite at The PumpHouse in Takapuna, Tim Bray Productions are renowned for their quality, fun-filled theatrical creations. And the latest to be presented on the North Shore is The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch by Ronda and David Armitage, adapted

by Tim Bray, with songs by Christine White. The season will run from 11th to 30th April.

Children will love Mr Grinling, the lighthouse keeper and are encouraged to join in the fun with him and Mrs Grinling, Hamish the Cat and the greedy seagulls, in a tale that cleverly blends *three of the favourite Lighthouse Keeper stories into one entertaining and funny show.

“It’s worth simply reiterating how entertaining and worthwhile this show is for all ages – some parents were as vocal as the kiddies!…another terrific holiday event from the master and his team.” – Review, Nik Smythe, Theatreview *The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch, The Lighthouse Keeper’s Rescue and The Lighthouse Keeper’s Tea. Term Time Season: Monday 11 – Friday 15 April 2016, 10.30am / 1pm daily School Holidays Season: Saturday 16 – Saturday 30 April, 10.30 am / 2 pm daily (no shows on Monday 25 April – Anzac Day, no shows on Sundays).

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EDUCATION: Kristin School

Kristin kindness challenge Respect for ourself and others is a core value at Kristin, so with this in mind the school recently had a fun “Kindness Challenge” that staff participated in.

Dave Scott, Middle School Principal at Kristin, said that to live this value it’s important to remember there are other people besides ourselves, and we should think about what we do for others. Research proves that doing things for others is beneficial for all sorts of reasons and helps build positive emotions, meaning, accomplishment and a sense of belonging.

“At Kristin we believe in strength through community, with love at it’s heart so there are no barriers to learning,” Mr Scott noted. “Our kindness challenge is simply about doing stuff for others to make people feel special and reach out to people you might not normally have much to do with on a day-to-day basis.”

Anyone can do the challenge, which is to perform 7 acts of kindness in 7 days (more if you want to).

At Kristin, there was a suggestion list of 25 challenges and as a visual reminder of the activity, each participant was challenged to stick a kindness butterfly to a web of kindness each time they completed a challenge.

Our kindness challenge is simply about doing stuff for others to make people feel special and reach out to people you might not normally have much to do with on a day-to-day basis.

Kristin’s challenge to the North Shore community is to try the challenge for themselves. The 24 suggestions are as follows: 1. Smile at 25 people 2. Give up your seat to someone 3. Write 3 thank you notes to people you appreciate 4. Give a genuine compliment to 3 different people 5. Pick up litter 6. Forgive someone 7. Send flowers to someone 8. Be kind to someone you do not especially like 9. Do something unexpectedly nice for someone 10. Tell a joke that makes people laugh 11. Entertain someone with a happy dance 12. Sit with a new group or different people at interval or lunchtime 13. Learn to say hello in a new language 14. Create your own kind deed 15. Make a kindness matters poster for your workplace 16. Stand up for someone in need 17. Learn something new about a colleague 18. Draw a picture and give it to someone 19. Phone someone you have not spoken to in a while and reconnect 20. Do some baking and bring it in to share 21. Type an email, print it and then go and hand deliver it to someone and talk to them 22. Write a positive or inspiring quote on a post it and leave it somewhere 23. Go out of your way to do something kind for a support staff member 24. Write down 3 good things that happen each day and share them with your family or friends

Loops of love create chain reaction Key attributes such as being caring, open-minded and considerate have been woven into the Kristin learning experience through a new initiative, called Loops of Love.

“Before Easter a lot of people traditionally give things up as a sacrifice, but instead of giving something up, we thought it would be nice to give to others,” explains Kristin Junior School student Loretta Wang.

The way the Loops of Love initiative works is that if someone does something nice, this is recognised by writing it on the back of a strip of paper, which is then looped into a paper chain.

“Each class has its own paper chain and we will join them all together in a giant chain,” noted student Dan Ramsay.

“It’s about doing something else for people,” noted Hermione Aris. “If someone is kind then we can regognise it,” she says.

“It’s about going the extra mile,” she added. ”It’s like if you’ve done something you can ask someone, "Can I do anything else for you."

As Loretta explains, “I like bringing joy to people and this has been a lot of fun. We’ve been able to look not just at acts of kindness, but also at what people from other countries do as customs that we can be mindful of.”

The Loops of Love initiative is in line with Kristin’s balanced education approach, where students are taught skills that enhance their well-being and strengthen their relationships, alongside their academic pathways.

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Kristin Junior School pupils Annicke Otto, Leo Clancy, Hermione Aris, Loretta Wang and Dan Ramsay show off some of the Links of Love.

EDUCATION: Kristin School

Friendship with Lord Byng School

Foundation Day

Kristin’s friendship with Lord Byng, a public school in Vancouver, goes back a long way and there is a proud heritage of competitive rugby between them. Kristin had the privilege of hosting the Lord Byng rugby team in March.

In all the years, the Kristin team have never won the fixture.

However, Kristin set about changing this with a very good 3111 win in this year’s match.

The assembly commemorated 43 years of Kristin’s existence and Executive Principal Tim Oughton acknowledged the selfless and visionary work of the original steering committee who established the school. He noted that Kristin remains true to its original mission and the school community continues to believe in creating a world led by good people, who are invested in making the future better.

“We believe in strength through community, with love at its heart so there are no barriers to learning,” he told the assembly.

Guest Speaker at the assembly was Nigel Parker, a Kristin Alumni of 1994. Mr Parker, who is currently Director of Development Experience at Microsoft New Zealand, spoke of how powerful the Kristin mission has been in his life. The mission, Progress with vision, integrity and love, continues to hold true and has been a source of inspiration, Mr Parker said.

As is tradition, Kristin’s youngest and oldest students joined in the lighting of the Foundation candle.

AKSS Fleet Racing Title to Kristin Congratulations to members of the Kristin Yachting Team that secured the overall title for a 2nd year in a row at the AKSS Fleet Racing Regatta. The event was held over Thursday 3 and Friday 4 March at Wakatere.

The event was packed with a who’s who of top young Auckland sailors with a number of multiple-championship winners in the lineup.

The event accumulates points across several classes and in many cases Kristin students were racing in a class with limited experience. A “can do” attitude was vital to securing valuable team points, more so given that several of the school’s more experienced sailors were involved in other regattas.

On 4 March Kristin celebrated Foundation Day with a Whole School assembly.

The sailors whose ‘results’ were used to make up Kristin’s winning total were: Lachy Grimwade (winner overall Laser Radial) Josh Berry (4th overall Starling) Jack Lee Rush (7th overall Starling) George Lee Rush (3rd overall Optimist) Kristin Team: Lachy Grimwade, Josh Berry, Jack Rush, George Rush, James Baker, Thomas Crook, Ben Gentry, Digby Eele, Carrington Brady, Claude Loomes, Henry Elsworthy.

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EDUCATION: Westlake Girls

Anisha Palanivelu Viswanathan and Zara Jillings.

2016 National Rotary Science And Technology Forum Y13 students Zara Jillings and Anisha Palanivelu Viswanathan recently attended the 2016 National Rotary Science and Technology Forum. It attracted top science students from throughout the country to learn more about New Zealand’s scientific research, investment and enterprise.

Forum objectives are 1. To recognise New Zealand’s position internationally in science and technology and 2. to appreciate and consider science and technology career opportunities 3. to identify tertiary entry requirements and 4. to develop scientific attitudes promoted by the National Curriculum in Science and Technology.

Hands on experience gained through 13 career modules, ranging from applied mathematics to sport science, was a highlight and enabled participants to become briefly immersed in several careers while at the Forum. Anisha recalls “I identified most strongly with becoming a medical researcher or doctor.

The biomedical sciences module was really informative … this experience humbled me as there is a large scientific community the general public is oblivious to, working tirelessly to improving the world. The forum was intellectually stimulating and broadened my knowledge… I also made numerous friends across New Zealand. Through this, I realised the privileged position I’m in, attending Westlake Girls, as science is such an important part of our curriculum”.

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Hands on experience gained through 13 career modules, ranging from applied mathematics to sport science, was a highlight…

Zara adds “The academic lecturers and staff were interesting and captivating and the chance to have discussions with them led to incredibly interesting topics that extended my thinking…

Meeting Michelle Dickinson was a huge highlight for me. Her keynote speech was inspirational and seeing a woman from New Zealand achieving so much globally gives me something to aspire to… I realized how much I would love to follow in her footsteps and use science to help change people’s lives”.

EDUCATION: Westlake Girls

Continued success in Fabric Technology Many Westlake Fabric Technology students pursue their passion for fashion at tertiary level, having developed important industry skills in the school’s Scholarship Programme.

Our future ‘fashion influencers’ submit a comprehensive portfolio of course work, including a written report and this preparation prepares them well for Kelsey Allott’s 2015 achieving Technology scholarship garment features Scholarships. Evidence recycled plastic bags and car tyre inner tubes. of analytical research, concept, development and working drawings, justified reasoning for decisions made, testing, trialing, pattern drafting, garment construction and evaluation is all required to achieve Scholarship.

In 2015, three Westlake students gained a Fabric Technology Scholarship, with Megan Powell and Kelsey Allott respectively completing fashion design courses at AUT and the Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design.

In 2014, five students gained Technology Scholarships,

Megan Powell’s 2015 scholarship garment inspired by 1950s Hollywood.

Kim Franklin’s 2014 scholarship ‘costume protest’ about orangutan habitat loss.

including a Year 12 student. Year 13 student, Yeon Jae Choi, gained an Outstanding Technology Scholarship, having won every fashion competition entered while at Westlake Girls’ from Year 9. While still in Year 13, Yeon Jae Choi also won a New York competition for her fashion collection and is currently studying Fashion Design at Melbourne University.

Two further 2014 scholarship recipients, Kim Franklin and Maddy Adams, are studying Fashion Design at Massey University, Wellington.

Innovation in Fabric Technology Lexi displays the fabric she designed herself and ordered from America. When she first heard in class what she would be doing Lexi said she thought it was “Amazing – the coolest thing I heard ever heard of”. After taking a photo of a pineapple look-alike plant, Lexi manipulated the image colours using Photoshop, before rendering in a design website developing her design further.

What was the end result? - “I thought it was the most unique image I’d seen. I ordered both a blocked and a merged pattern of my own designed fabric and am looking forward to making my bag with it”.

Hannah holds the Teacher’s industrial fabric sample and original photo. “I had never heard of this. It was a great opportunity and now we know how to do it, we can design our own fabric when we are seniors”.

Experimenting with designing fabrics has also incorporated using shaving foam and fabric ink. Grace displays the demonstration swatches of designs produced using this method. “Producing our own unique design was exciting” said Grace. “This opportunity has certainly allowed our imagination to go wild and it is an important skill if you want to be a designer in the future”.

Lexi Harrison, Hannah Moore, Grace Jung.

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EDUCATION: Westlake Boys

Te Kapa Haka o Nga Taonga Kahurangi o Ururoto enjoyed a succesful return to Polyfest.

Westlake Makes A Rousing Return To Polyfest Te Kapa Haka o Nga Taonga Kahurangi o Ururoto, the combined kapa haka group from Westlake Boys and Westlake Girls, made a spectacular come-back to Polyfest 2016, competing for the first time in many years. The group put in many hours of hard practice and deserve to be very proud of their spirited performances at the Manukau Sports Bowl on the Maori stage, sponsored by Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi. Led by Year 12 student, Brieley Taueki and Pareaute McFarland and supported by Year 13 student Alex Kim and Cecilia Molesworth, the group were runners-up in Moteatea (Traditional Item), runners-up in Whakawatea (Exit), third for Male Costume and a creditable fourth overall out of 21 teams. This gives the group a great chance of being promoted to Division 2 next year.

Double Victory For Dragonboating Crews The Westlake Boys’ Dragon Boating crews fronted up to compete in the annual Secondary Schools Dragon Boating Regional Championship Regatta at Lake Pupuke mid March.

The day kicked off early comprising two rounds and finals for the 500m and 200m events.

Westlake crews were victorious by a full boat length in both the 500m and 200m finals this year, achieving their best winning margin ever of 2.08 sec over second placed Lynfield College Boys.

To top off the successful day, the Westlake crews also took first place in the ‘chant-off’ where all teams perform a song and dance representing their team’s spirit in an entertaining and heartwarming display.

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Westlake German exchange student Franz Pfeiffer proudly shows off the 500m and 200m trophies.

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Westlake Boys 2016 Secondary Schools Dragon Boating Regional Champions.

EDUCATION: Westlake Boys

2016 Westlake Boys Lantern Festival Morning Tea Close to fifty parents attended the first Westlake Lantern Festival Assembly and Morning Tea, a new event aimed at providing an opportunity for our Asian families to meet fellow school parents and to learn more about what Westlake offers.

Guests attended a full assembly, followed by morning tea in the new PTA Conference Room, suitably decorated with red lanterns and decorations for the occasion.

Head Boy, Antoine Ellis, confidently addressed the group in fluent Mandarin Chinese, encouraging the parents to support their sons’ academic endeavours and to inspire them to get involved in as many activities as they can at Westlake, in order to help them make new friends and grow as individuals. The Headmaster, Mr David Ferguson, reinforced Antoine’s message encouraging students to work hard and also to investigate the broad range of opportunities that Westlake has to offer.

Parents enjoyed meeting each other and members of staff.

2016 'St. Patrick’s' Westlakers Golf Day Falling on St. Patrick’s Day, the theme for this year’s Westlakers Golf Day could only be ‘green’ and several teams embraced this wholeheartedly!

The proceedings at the Waitemata Golf Club began with a ‘St Paddy’s Putt-ato’ competition, with a bottle of Baileys for the first four teams to putt a Perla into the hole. This set the mood for a fun-filled round of golf and, despite the atrocious weather forecast, the sun shone for most of the day. As always, the competitiveness of the annual fundraising golf tournament was matched with great camaraderie amongst all the teams and players. The team from North Harbour Rugby won the John Patterson Memorial Trophy for a second year running, closely followed by Colliers International and Fuji Xerox in second and third places.

As always, the competitiveness of the annual fundraising golf tournament was matched with great camaraderie amongst all the teams and players.

The day raised a wonderful sum of money, which will directly help Westlake students who otherwise would not be able to take advantage of the academic, sporting and cultural opportunities available at school.

The ‘Bays Boys’ team with Craig Offwood, Ant Ford, Gavin Read and Tony Sands played in their consecutive tournament.

The Colliers International team with Frano Botica , Andrew Hiskens, Jimmy O’Brien and Kevin Sunde dressed up for the occasion.

UPCOMING EVENTS - APRIL Friday 1 April

Westlake School Ball

Thursday 7 April

Westlake Proms Concert: 7.30pm Westlake Boys Auditorium

4 – 8 April

Summer Sports Tournament and Culture Week

For more details on these and other events visit www.westlake.school.nz

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EDUCATION: Long Bay College

Students on point with Royal New Zealand Ballet Long Bay College Dance students were inspired in a series of workshops with Royal New Zealand Ballet Dance Educator Pagan Dorgan. The workshops focused on developing a greater understanding of dance elements, choreographic techniques and ballet performance.

Students performed exercises which focused on strength and agility before moving on to trying out moves from some of the routines in the RNZB's show "Speed of Light", which has just finished touring around New Zealand.

It was a valuable experience that provided insight into the 'Speed of Light' performance and showed the students the incredible level of professionalism in the RNZB.

Long Bay College Athletics Day The sun was shining for the Long Bay College Athletics Day last month.

Students participated in a wide range of events and there was some outstanding athletic ability.

Many students went on to represent Long Bay College in the North Harbour Athletics. For some this was their first time competing against other schools.

Year 10 student Connor Bell had a fantastic day competing, finishing 1st in the shot put with 13.02m and a 54.08m throw in the Intermediate Boys discus. Connor has also recently competed at the Connor Bell Auckland Athletic Junior and Senior Championships, the Waikato Bay of Plenty Regional Championships and the North Island Colgate Games where he has won Gold for the Discus in all of these events. In January Connor qualified to represent Auckland in the U18 boys discus at the National Athletics Championships in Dunedin.

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Deputy Head Girl Rachel Le Roux and Deputy Head Boy Liam Quinn with food donations.

Making the Difference Earlier this year Cyclone Winston tore through Fiji, leaving children homeless and in desperate need of water, shelter and emergency supplies. Whole villages were wiped out, crops ripped from the ground and infrastructure lies in ruins.

Long Bay College held its first Mufti Day for 2016 to support Fiji.

The theme was Pacifika and over $2000 was raised and many food supplies donated to the Making the Difference Pacific Kids charity.

Making the Difference for Pacific Kids Charity has been helping orphans in the Pacific Islands for the past three years in Loloma, near Nadi. Since Cyclone Winston they have been focused on bringing relief to Fiji and getting emergency supplies to those in need. For more information or to donate to the cause, visit: pacifickids.co.nz.

EDUCATION: Takapuna Grammar

With 2015 Dux Hannah Patterson.

Kunming Minorities Park Yunnan at Dulong tribe tattoo.

In Kunming signing an MOU.

At PG2014 with wife Catherine on stage and BOT chair Jon Williams.

With senior students with magnificent 90 year old Main Block in the background.

With Muyu (Naomi) Liu Top IB scholar 2015.

With student leaders in the Main Block foyer.

Time for Change at Takapuna Grammar There is about to be a change in leadership at Takapuna Grammar. This is not a common occurrence.

When Simon Lamb was appointed in 2004 he followed a tenure of more than 10 years by Paul Daley. So for only the second time in a quarter of a century the school will have a new Principal.

Over the last dozen years the school has gone through enormous changes – guided by the strategic oversight of an insistent, and persistent leader. No and cannot do, are not words in Simon Lamb’s vocabulary.

Certainly it is through his ability to persuade and his insistence that over $40 million has been invested in new buildings and facilities at the school. “Our students are the most impressive aspect of our school,” says Lamb, “They are eager to learn and eager to engage and deserve the best environment in which to succeed.” Persuading others of this need has been timeconsuming and at times difficult, and the Peter Blake, Ralph Roberts, and Rowan Nicks Centres are all testament to this stubborn determination. A further building with an art studio and extra teaching space is near completion and as he departs Lamb knows that the complex upgrading of the Main Building is about to begin.While it will take several years to complete, it is underway.

One of the areas of greatest change Mr Lamb has experienced in the last decade is the pressing need to raise sufficient revenue to pay for the quality of education students deserve. Takapuna Grammar is a leading, well-respected and highly desirable school for international students. These students’ fees provide an independent income stream for the school. Establishing relationships with overseas institutions and cities is vital and Mr Lamb has been totally supportive of a growing International Department.

In 2005 the implementation of a revised school mission statement and an explicit teaching and learning philosophy set the direction Lamb wished to see the school take. KCRS is not the most straightforward ‘acronym’ for Knowing, Connecting, Relating and Supporting but it is profiled in classrooms, in the teaching programmes and in the language of assemblies. It echoes the national Key Competencies and were in place before the official changes to the NZC. Another initiative Mr Lamb is particularly proud of is the Centre of Business and Enterprise and the development

In 2005 the implementation of a revised school mission statement and an explicit teaching and learning philosophy set the direction Lamb wished to see the school take. of the Elite Sports Institute. Perhaps the biggest project has been the introduction of the International Baccalaureate Diploma, the first state school in New Zealand to offer this prestigious international qualification, sitting alongside NCEA. The most recent initiative is the school-wide Manaaki mentoring programme which involves every student and all staff.

Mr Lamb says what he will miss most are the people of the TGS community. The students and the staff but also the passionate members of the local community whose support he has appreciated greatly. As he says, “I have been fortunate to have worked with impressive students. They are receptive, malleable and eager to learn. They are the product of five generations of former Takapuna Grammar students. I will remember them with much favour and reminiscence.”

The leader of a school “can only realise its potential with the support of its community. We all can look back and be proud of what we have achieved. I have valued that support at every step.”

Simon Lamb’s new educational challenge is leading Kings’ College, Otahuhu. He will be farewelled from Takapuna in the final week of Term 1. The Board of Trustees are in the process of selecting a new Principal, with an appointment announcement expected in late April.

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EDUCATION: Rosmini College

Rosmini's 2016 Prefects The Rosmini College Head Boys for 2016 are: Year 13 students Matthew Kereama (17) of Milford and Nathan Curran (17) of Takapuna.

Matthew has appeared in the Pop Up Globe’s production of ‘The Tempest’ and he is also one of the 24 finalists from the 2015 SGNZ University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Competition selected to study and perform at London’s Globe Theatre in July. Nathan is the Captain of Rosmini’s Premier Basketball team and he is a member of the Under 18 Rory Kelleher, David Lalor, Nathan Curran, Headmaster, Mr Nixon Cooper, North Harbour Basketball Matthew Kereama, Reinhart Bate, Travis Van Gysen and Zheng Tan. team. The Deputy Head Boys are: Reinhart Bate (17) of Whangaparaoa and David Lalor (17) of Forrest Hill. Reinhart Swimming competition he came third in the 50m Breaststroke. was born in the Philippines and his family moved to New Zealand Travis plays for Rosmini’s 1st XI Football team and this year he is when he was three. He was the Junior Dux of Rosmini in 2013 and also going to play for Albany’s First team. The Catholic Character one of his goals this year is to be the School Dux. David plays for Leader is Zheng Tan (17) of Milford. Zheng was born in China the school’s 2nd XI Cricket team and 2nd XI Football team. He and his family moved to New Zealand when he was three. He also plays Football for the Albany U19 team and David recently is interested in music and he has a ATCL Diploma in Piano. The attended the U19 Nationals down in Napier. He is the leader of the Rosmini College Prefects for 2016 are: Zain Awbi, Sam Bowden, Young Vinnies and he tutors Year 8 – 11 boys in his spare time. The Joseph Ganley, Ben Gulik, Sam Hasler, Mina Ibrahim, Salam Sports Captains are: Rory Kelleher (17) of Milford and Travis Van Iwaz, Matt Mangino, Johnathon O’Sullivan-Scott, Erik Rajwer, Gysen (17) of Coatesville. Rory plays for the Rosmini 1st XV. Rory Jacob Ridling, Andrew Thomas, Josiah Tu’inukuafe, Taine is also a very good swimmer and at last year’s North Harbour Zone Wattie and Sean Zent.

Rosmini College’s Japanese Students Experience A Maiko Performance On Wednesday, 2nd March, Rosmini College’s Year 11 – 13 Japanese students, along with a lucky few Year 10 Japanese students, travelled to the Auckland War Memorial Museum for a Maiko performance. The students were accompanied by Rosmini’s Head of Japanese, Mrs Kuniko Crosby and the school’s Headmaster, Mr Nixon Cooper. The Maiko is the apprentice of a Geisha and a traditional Maiko performance includes the Maiko playing a Japanese stringed instrument called Koto, a tea ceremony and Maiko games. This was the first time the Maiko have visited and performed in New Zealand and the seats to this event were very limited. Rosmini College was one of the seven lucky schools selected to see their performance. Year 13 student, Kim Magtibay (17) of Unsworth Heights participated in the

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Marvin Williams-Dunn, Joseph Hylton, Rosmini's Head of Basketball, Mr Ambrose Samuels, Mitchell Dance and Reihana Maxwell-Topia.

Rosmini's Japanese students, their Japanese teacher, Mrs Kuniko Crosby, Rosmini Headmaster, Mr Nixon Cooper and the Maiko.

Owen Segismar and Levon Webber with the Maiko.

Kim Magtibay at the Tea Ceremony.

tea ceremony and Year 11 student, Jarred Van Gysen (15) of Coatesville played a game with the Maiko.

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Rosmini Students in the NZ U16 Basketball Squad Rosmini College has four students in the New Zealand Under 16 Basketball squad which is an extraordinary achievement.

They are Year 10 students, Reihana Maxwell-Topia (14) of Northcote and Marvin Williams-Dunn (14) of Glen Eden, along with Year 11 students, Mitchell Dance (14) of Birkdale and Joseph Hylton (15) of Bayview.

EDUCATION: Pinehurst School

Pinehurst Students Represent Touch North Harbour at Nationals

Two members of the Touch North Harbour Under 15 Girls team from Pinehurst School, Isabella Abbott-Wheeler (left) and Aria Rhodes (right).

Pinehurst Senior College students Aria Rhodes and Isabella Abbott-Wheeler represented Touch North Harbour Under 15 Girls at the New Zealand Touch Nationals held in Christchurch.

They performed exceptionally well over the three day tournament, with the team narrowly missing out on the finals by a single try. From 14 teams, North Harbour came a credible third. Well done Aria and Isabella.

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Pinehurst Senior College Year 11 student Stella McInally recently took part in the Boards’n BBQ Groms Wakeboard Competition held in Taupo to win the Rookie Girls division. This was an impressive; especially given Stella first began wakeboarding last year. Stella was also awarded the ‘most promising’ rider to win a CWB wakeboard.

With an emphasis on individual attention and a total school roll of only 850, Pinehurst School ensures students are exposed to a wide range of opportunities.

With passionate teachers, a nurturing learning environment and a world-class Cambridge curriculum – your child is set to leave Pinehurst as a confident, well-equipped adult.

Pinehurst 25 Year Anniversary Celebrations

A global leader in Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), Pinehurst offers an EXTENSIVE ACADEMIC, SPORTS AND ARTS CURRICULUM, taught by experienced teachers who are focused on achievement and results. We are proud to have achieved Top in the World and in New Zealand in a range of Cambridge subjects, including Design & Technology, Information Technology, Geography, Art & Design, Spanish, Physical Education and Environmental Management.

Pinehurst Primary students enjoyed commemorating Founders day last month with a special morning tea, a Founders assembly and a fun afternoon of sport involving all students from New Entrants to Year 13.

For further information contact our enrolment manager on (09) 414 0960 ext 614 or email enrolment@pinehurst.school.nz.

Pinehurst Student Named 2016 Auckland Table Tennis U15 Girls Single Champion Congratulations to Pinehurst Junior College student Grace Qin (Year 8) who recently won the U15 girls singles event at the 2016 Auckland Table Tennis Summer Open event.

Pinehurst is a premier, coeducational independent school based in Albany on Auckland’s North Shore.

75 Bush Road, Albany phone (09) 414 0960 www.pinehurst.school.nz

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COUNCIL TALK

Darby at Council discusses rate reviewing on the Shore.

Reviewing Rates

News from Mayor Len Brown

Chris Darby

There’s no topic that pricks up the ears more than rates. I’ve long been of the view that Auckland Council must wean itself off the reliance on property rates as the primary revenue tool for funding an international city with the massive infrastructure demands we face in Auckland. On that front work is now under way to reduce rates as a percentage of total revenue to 40% of total revenue in the short-term.

There is no single silver-bullet solution to reducing rates. It requires a multi-pronged attack. An uncosted promise to bring down rates slips off the tongue and is unlikely to draw objections but short term solutions without a long-term strategy too often come at the expense of lasting outcomes.

One of the challenges I’ve taken on is upping the tempo on the call for a comprehensive review of the rating system. The Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 was not designed with funding an international city of our size and challenges in mind and I’m calling for a full review. At the crux of that review is the review of the Act’s nonrateable land provisions.

Some of my recent enquiries have led to the discovery of significant errors in the ratings valuations of Devonport Naval Base properties. What began as a series of questions has now set in motion a region wide, high level review of all non-rateable land in the Auckland region. As a consequence of my discoveries over the next two years, Auckland Council is set to undertake the most significant review of non-rateable land in Auckland’s recent history.

For information purposes, non-rateable land includes some privately owned land, District Health Board properties, Universities, Defence land, QE2 conservation land, other government land, schools and churches.

In the case of the Devonport Naval Base properties, the review has found that over time, naval land that was once non-rateable has changed in levels of ownership and use therefore changing certain areas of rates eligibility. The review of these properties has found that whilst some properties qualify for a rates rebate, others will be subject to substantial increases. The overall result of my investigations and this particular review sees the NZ Defence force rates for these properties increase by approximately $310,000 for the 2015/2016 year.

This review is not about increasing the quantum overall and charging existing ratepayers more. Rather a review will ensure that rates are taken from where they should be taken from, subsequently lessening the rate load on existing residential and business ratepayers who are already paying their fair share.

As identified in the Navy example, this review is likely to realise millions in rates owed to council. In the instance of a miscalculation of rates, ratepayers are eligible to a rebate inclusive of the previous 5 years. However, if a miscalculation shows that Council has been undercharging then there is no option for Council to claim back under-valued rates and changes can only be made to the current and following years. This means that a non-rateable land rates review is time pertinent to allow correction for rating errors and to collect rates that are currently not being charged.

This review provides a necessary opportunity for Council to ensure that the systems in place for identifying and charging rates are fair to all and consistent across the region.

I have asked to be provided with a full report on the progress made by the Auckland Council Finance team and will be keeping keen eye on the work that the team produces to ensure the benefits to existing ratepayers flow through.

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Mayor Len Brown

Shore leads smart thinking

Each week Auckland grows by about 800 people. Just one look at the beach lifestyle of the North Shore and it’s easy to see why our city is so attractive.

But meeting the demands of such a fast growing city requires us to do things differently and be smarter with what we have at our fingertips.

For Takapuna and Northcote that means making better use of council-owned land. So it was a very positive and timely step for the North Shore to get the go ahead to start revitalising a number of key sites in Takapuna and Northcote.

High-quality transformation projects that help the local economy grow have long been a desire for Takapuna, while the Northcote community has been telling us for years about their desire to see the town centre upgraded.

I for one am excited to see these long held aspirations for both areas take this important next step. We have given the mandate to get on and deliver to our new urban regeneration agency Panuku Development Auckland – an organisation with a proven track record in the Wynyard Quarter.

The Takapuna project presents an exciting opportunity for high quality mixed use development that will unify the heart of Takapuna, connecting Potters Park through a network of laneways, with the beach beyond.

The Takapuna project presents an exciting opportunity for high quality mixed use development that will unify the heart of Takapuna…

For Northcote, we want to showcase the vibrant, multi-cultural character of the area, and link the town centre better with the local homes.

Right across the region, Panuku is using some smart thinking along with under-utilised council assets to improve the quality of urban living, from Whangaparaoa in the north to Pukekohe in the south. With Takapuna and Northcote being first cabs off the rank, North Shore residents can be excited about what is on the horizon for their town centres.

As Auckland grows, I am heartened that we really can make the most of what we’ve got and what locals love about their neighbourhoods to boost our town centres.

Len Brown, Mayor of Auckland

EDUCATION Diana Patchett, Kristin School

Kristin Junior School's Principal, Diana Patchett.

George Wood is a North Shore ward councillor on the Auckland Council. The former three-term mayor of North Shore City lives in Forrest Hill with wife Myra.

Ready to deliver in Northcote and Takapuna

George Wood

It’s a new dawn for Northcote. The town centre, renowned for its great choice of food outlets, has been in the doldrums seeking a way to redevelop.

But that way has been found with plans to revitalise both the Northcote town centre and its cousin across the motorway in Takapuna given the tick of approval last month.

Northcote residents have been keen to see their town centre upgraded so it’s encouraging there’s finally a mandate for Auckland’s new urban regeneration agency Panuku Development Auckland to deliver on the desires of the community.

The upgrade of this vibrant multi-cultural town centre aims to improve amenities in the centre and connections to local homes, while retaining what people love about Northcote.

While the redevelopment is very much a long-term project, residents will start to see improvements over the next few months.

Panuku will work with retailers to improve signage, tidy up external storage areas and get some licks of paint.

As we look with excitement to the future for both Northcote and Takapuna, I think back to the 1959 when the Auckland Harbour Bridge was opened. I saw first-hand the huge development that occurred with Takapuna going from a small village to a major business centre.

In the 1950s the North Shore had very meagre business activity.

Then along came the bridge and overnight the North Shore boomed and flourished.

The upgrade of this vibrant multicultural town centre aims to improve amenities in the centre and connections to local homes, while retaining what people love about Northcote.

Many companies moved across from the city to set up branches in Takapuna. Woolworths and McKenzies opened variety stores in Hurstmere Road, the major banks and insurance companies came over the bridge, and car yards opened up.

It was a period of immense change, and I believe both Takapuna and Northcote are ready for another revival.

As fellow North Shore ward councillor Chris Darby outlined in last month’s Channel magazine, the potential of Takapuna is ready to be unlocked.

The Takapuna redevelopment aims to improve the connections between the beach and the town centre, focusing on two sites the Anzac Street carpark and the Gasometer site on the corner of Northcroft and Huron streets.

Panuku now has the mandate to deliver in Takapuna and Northcote, so that both centres can flourish again just like they did in the years when the bridge changed the North Shore forever.

George Wood, North Shore ward councillor George.Wood@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Learning by imitation

Diana Patchett

I love to spend time in the Kindergarten; it never fails to brighten my day. Sliding in alongside the free play of children offers a beautiful insight into their wonderings, their imagination and their growing understanding of the world around them. It can also be a direct line of sight into the family home. Many parents might be surprised (perhaps shocked) to know the behaviour of their children in these natural moments is also often a clear reflection of parent behaviour.

Children do what they see adults do. From a very early age, they begin to learn by imitation – ‘monkey see, monkey do’ describes the typical training ground for children when acquiring the early skills of life. It is during these impressionable years that parents take advantage of their power as a role model to teach their child to brush their teeth, use a knife and fork, and establish any number of other positive habits.

As children get older, they identify with parents and other significant adults and begin to model their behaviour on those who they form relationships with, people who they love and admire. By this time, our young people have established most of the essential life skills, but their attitudes and dispositions are still very much ‘under construction’. Will they be someone who judges someone based on race? Will they offer assistance to anyone in need? Will they think it is okay to drop their litter on the ground? Will they be kind?

With young people exposed to such a plethora of potential influencers – real and virtual – you can see how important it is for the school environment to be one that surrounds children with adults who are role models for positive behaviour. At Kristin, we don’t leave these unintended lessons to chance.

We are a community that actively looks for opportunities to demonstrate At the core, from the Kindergarten through to Year 13, the International Baccalaureate programmes provide a common language and focus for the development of internationally minded people who, recognising their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. Key attributes such as being caring, open-minded and principled, are woven into the curriculum and lived each day by teachers, staff and students.

We are proud of the academic, cultural and sporting achievements of our students, but it is the fact that they are genuinely nice people that matters most. We take our responsibilities for enabling young people to be the best people they can be very seriously, and we invest time and resources to optimise staff welfare and then reap the many benefits of a happy school.

Dorothy Law Nolte’s poem ‘Children Learn What They Live’ offers a provocative collection of phrases for all of us to consider, for we all have a part to play in realising a North Shore community that encourages the positive development of our young people. She writes, ‘If children live with kindness and consideration, they learn respect. If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place to live.’

A child is a mirror, an echo field that returns what is sent in its direction. We don’t always see the connection between our behaviour and a child’s behaviour, but it is there.

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CARING FOR YOUR CAR with Car-fe

Rob Bonnici is the Car Guy. Rob lives, eats and breathes car cleaning products and services. Having a background in chemicals, car cleaning products and now owning a seven day a week car cleaning and grooming centre, he is without a doubt the most passionate and the most knowledgeable car guy in New Zealand. Rob, along with his wife Siobhan, owns Car-fé facing the motorway in Barry’s Point Road, Takapuna. Rob is more than happy to help you out with any car cleaning issues.

Email: Carfe.takapuna@xtra.co.nz or Phone 488-7000.

Why Using the Right Chemicals to Clean Your Car is So Important With all the advancement of technology and raw materials used in manufacturing of new cars these days, you have to be sure that you select the correct cleaners. Last week, one of our readers brought a problem to our attention that she was beside herself about and couldn’t fix…

Having cleaned the car, which she owned from new, the lady noticed that the plastic window in front of her speedometer had turned slightly opaque. After reviewing this, it was identified that the cleaner was responsible for clouding the surface and that a replacement was going to cost hundreds of dollars to fix. After using a plastic polish we were able to restore this back to its former glory. This made me want to help you, readers, in your choice of products!

In this instance, you should buy a non-ammoniated glass cleaner when using on plastics (read the conditions on the label before you apply to plastic surfaces to ensure the brand states that it is ok for plastics). Use the two cloths method (both cloths white cotton preferably): Wet one cloth with the cleaner and use the other one dry.

Always avoid any solvent-based cleaner on your internal hard surfaces; dash, door panels, centre console and glass.

Modern day paint technology has advanced to the point where no lead is used in the paint to aid in the hardening process. This is good for the environment. Using water-based products with resin to harden the new paint technologies, means they are not as hard as yesteryear, so you need to be careful on your choice of soap and your soaping applicators.

Firstly, all of the major brands of car wash shampoo have available PH neutral washes. These are great because they minimise those nasty streaks that can occur from not rinsing down fully. There is no right or wrong answer on whether to use a sponge, wash mitt or brush. It is in the housekeeping of your applicator - keeping it free of dirt and grime - that will stop those fine scratches.

When applying tyre shine to your wheels, brushing this on, rather than spraying, will eliminate the silicone floating through the air getting to where you do not want it to go. There are a number of new products available on the market today, which are water-based as opposed to the traditional solvent-based products. These aid in the clean-up of wheel throw out, should you not remove all the excess.

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THE HEALTHY CHANNEL With John Appleton

I have been writing articles on topics related to our health for a number of years and in Channel I keep you up to date on ways in which we might improve our health by becoming more aware of the many options that are available to us.

Preserving Our Sight As We Age As I see it - by John Appleton Vision may be the most precious of our five senses yet most of us may take it for granted until it begins to deteriorate.

On the TV news recently there was a report on a breakthrough device for restoring some vision for a woman who was suffering with macular degeneration, a serious condition of the eye which robs many New Zealanders of their sight.

A tiny telescope was ‘installed’ in the woman’s eye and it seemed to be quite effective. The costs however are very significant and I wonder why we are not doing more on the prevention front. Surely this is where the big gains could be made.

Two other major conditions that can rob us of our sight are glaucoma and cataracts. Glaucoma is group of conditions related to damage to the optic nerve; often linked to raised intraocular pressure. A first indication may be loss of peripheral vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye. Most cataracts are related to aging and they are very common.

There are two deleterious processes that have significant roles in the development of diseases of the eye; a process known as oxidation and a process known as glycation. Oxidation or oxidative stress occurs when by-products of cellular metabolism known as free radicals exceed the body’s capacity to neutralise them.

Glycation causes proteins to become damaged and dysfunctional. Proteins in the lens, which are among the longestlived in the body, are particularly susceptible to glycation.

There is never a better time to put in the effort and try to offset the development of eye diseases. First up it’s really important that we have regular check-ups so we can monitor the ‘health’ of our eyes. Nutritionally there is a lot we can do. I take a supplement which contains lutein, zeaxanthin and bilberry and I would go as far as saying that this is a must for anyone over 40 years of age.

Prevention should be a key objective for all of us. Omega 3 is also on the very important list. Every day I have a very potent and high quality Fish Oil in liquid form. In addition we mustn’t forget to take Vitamin C every day. It has a significant role to play in the health of our eyes.

When it comes to treatment there are some novel nutritional options that one can discuss with the doctor. It should be remembered that just because it isn’t a drug it doesn’t mean that it can’t be helpful. In my humble opinion nutritional options should always be tried before resorting to drugs and the risks associated with them.

A recent edition of the International Antiaging Society magazine featured a very informative article on maintaining vision as we age.

I was particularly interested in a couple of products which were discussed in detail.

The first is “Can C” a supplement in the form of eye drops which are used to prevent and treat early stage cataracts. ‘’Can C’’ which is based on n-acetylcarnosine and developed by a Russian scientist is becoming widely used for early stage cataracts. I first heard about ‘’Can C’’ in 2003 when I read an article by Prof Steven Gallant from London’s St Barts Hospital in the U.K. Prof Gallant said ‘results aren’t instant but very quick when compared with the wait for cataract surgery on the NHS’.

Another really interesting option for peripheral vision that is affected by Glaucoma was also pioneered by Russian scientists for military use.

John Appleton

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In one trial a participant had visual fields tested prior to supplementation with a Peptide Bioregulator. The result was 51.3% of normal. Following treatment the result was 93.7% of normal. This is a very impressive outcome for a simple side effect free supplement.

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Health Tip of the Month Difficulty getting off to Sleep?

Try banana and cinnamon tea one hour before going to bed.

Take one banana cut the ends off leaving the peel on. Boil for 10 mins in a small pan with filtered water and a sprinkle of Mrs Rogers cinnamon. Pour into a mug; add another sprinkle of cinnamon and drop of liquid stevia if you prefer additional sweetness. Enjoy!!

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LIFE EDUCATION with Barry Kirk-Burnnard

Giving a helping hand at Birkdale Intermediate School.

Being Positively Unique One of the things that we teach kids in our Life Education lessons, is that “they are absolutely unique and special – there never has been, isn’t now, and never will be another person like you.”

It’s absolutely true and is part of helping lift kids’ self-esteem – an essential part of helping them make the correct decisions when they might be Barry Kirk-Burnnand pressured into an incorrect one that could lead them down the wrong path in their life. The term we commonly use at Life Education is – “helping kids make smart life choices”.

It’s so common nowadays with all the pressures that are part of our kids’ lives, that they can make wrong choices that lead them into areas that can have a real negative impact on their lives.

Part of having good self-esteem is being positive – I love positive people and sometimes really struggle with people that aren’t. The Herald has a column that lists people’s rants and raves – I never read the rants but love the raves – it’s just so good to hear of all the good stuff that is going on in our communities all the time.

Speaking of good stuff that happens, we were very lucky at the end of last year when we received a generous bequest from someone who we didn’t know, but who at some stage was obviously touched by what we do. It’s a shame that we didn’t have the opportunity to personally thank them but their bequest will be wisely used to the benefit of North Shore kids.

We were also very lucky to be approached by a company that donates one day a year of their staffs’ time to a charity of their choosing and Life Education North Shore were chosen this year. Group M a media company along with their subsidiaries Ikon, Mindshare, MediaCom and MEC supplied 60 staff that we allocated to local schools for a day of work. This entailed all sorts of things but included painting, planting, weeding generally tidying up and helping out with kids. The response from the schools they visited was fantastic and

many jobs that schools just hadn’t got around to doing were knocked over in a day. Our thanks go to the companies and all their staff that participated and for their donations they raised from sponsors. The day was a win win win one - local schools benefited, Life Education benefited and the staff that participated also had a ball – a huge thanks to you all.

And here are a couple of nice comments following the day's efforts: “I just wanted to personally thank you Corinne for organising the volunteers to come to our school today. They are just a fantastic group and worked SO hard all day in the heat. They have saved our caretaker hours of work with their weeding, water blasting, and carting hundreds of wheelbarrow loads of mulch. Feel free to pass on my thanks to their company as we really appreciate the labour – and what a wonderful community support for Life Ed" – Maree Bathurst - Principal Albany Primary “Corinne – thank you for organising the helpers – its gone very well. Nice group and we have got our Kowhai trees planted and bark put around our trees. Jobs our caretaker has had on his list for ages but been too busy to complete."

– Richard Coote - Principal Birkdale Intermediate” Onward and upward Barry Kirk-Burnnand, Chair, Life Education Trust North Shore chair@lifeeducationnorthshore.co.nz Visit: www.lifeeducationnorthshore.co.nz Contact us: secretary@lifeeducationnorthshore.co.nz

Life Education Trust will be visiting the following schools in April Murrays Bay Intermediate • Willow Park • Onepoto Primary

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CAM CALKOEN Bending Perceptions, Inspiring Change

BUSINESS & YOUNG ENTERPRISE

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.

Excellence inspires excellence In 2016 the biggest disabilities I see are not the person in the wheelchair, the person (like me) walking with swagger, or the kid that doesn’t understand the supermarket is not a playground. The biggest disability is generated through those who don’t believe in themselves anymore and/or are blinded by first appearances. An inability to believe that more is possible is one of the greatest hindrances we have when achieving our goals or living the life we dream of. Many of the greatest accomplishments in this world are not achieved through seeing things the same way, day-in and day-out, but through embracing the learning of yesterday to see further today and exceed tomorrow.

So how do we start to see further today, to not limit ourselves, and exceed the expectations in this world?

Look for the difference in routine: The other day as I was flying in the plane (which is generally how I fly) I looked out the window and saw clouds in ways I’ve never seen before. It is through looking for differences in life’s routines that stretch our minds, which stretch our potential. It’s not just another walk around the block, it’s not just another day at school, it’s not just another drive to work, it’s not just another trip to the mall, it’s not just another plane trip, it’s an opportunity to discover something new in you, in others, in the world.

Listen to people’s stories: When we hear someone’s story we eliminate assumption and we bend perception.

Do things when we’ve never done them before: It was 4am and I was SKYPing my coach in Canada. The ‘crazy’ early meeting was driven by living in different time zones but it inspired the lesson that if we’re wanting to create something new, we probably don’t want to be surrounded by what we know. Working at a different time enabled me to explore different depths of my thinking, generating a completely fresh outcome from the meeting.

Focus on what we want: I was meeting a family the other day and the mother kept comparing her “disabled kid” (her words) with “normal kids” (her words) and wondered why her “disabled kid” was socially isolated.

It probably wasn’t helping anyone that her focus was on “disabled” and “normal” rather than kid. At the top of our human pyramid is the word person (kid) everything else follows e.g. person with an awesome smile, person with great wealth, person with superior strength. Focus on the person followed by the strengths and the dreams and that’s when we build connection, rapport and friendship.

When we do these things we don’t just make the world better for us but for every single human being. Excellence inspires excellence and the more people who believe that they can further enhance their world the more who will and I think that’s a pretty awesome thing.

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David McKeown, BNZ Partners Commercial Partner, working with Takapuna Grammar business and enterprise students.

Takapuna Grammar Centre for Business and Enterprise Business & Young Enterprise Takapuna Grammar School Centre for Business and Enterprise is currently in the process of extending its relationship with the Takapuna Beach Business Association in order to further the business and education links in our local community.

The intention being that students are able to be more engaged with local businesses who are willing to share their expertise and advice with the next generation.

In March, BNZ was very active in the support of the Level 3 Business Studies students as they embark on their Young Enterprise Scheme journey. The Young Enterprise Scheme runs throughout the whole school year and involves students forming a company to produce a product and service to sell. They have to plan a business and then present a business pitch at a Dragons Den event in June before going on to develop and sell to the general public at events in Term 3. Each company has a mentor with them for the year to advise and guide them and BNZ are mentoring two Takapuna Grammar YES companies this year.

As part of their business activity each company also has to engage with business people to provide consultation on all aspects of the planning and running of their company.

BNZ, through David McKeown - Commercial Partner; Megan McCallum - Assistant Store Manager, Takapuna Branch and Dylan Ferreira – Business Acquisition Manager provided consultation for the feasibility of their business ideas. They explained what advice the bank could offer to a start-up business that they might want to use and the best way for them to organise their company financials, all of which was very valuable advice.

If you would like to get more involved with supporting the young entrepreneurs at Takapuna Grammar School then please contact Mrs Emma Johnson at school on e.johnson@takapuna.school.nz

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ACCOUNTANCY with Matthew Bellingham Bellingham Wallace

Accountancy with Matthew Bellingham of Bellingham Wallace

Time for a change?

Matthew Bellingham

As I sit on a plane heading to a day of meetings, I remind myself that I must complete my voting paper in the flag referendum tonight and get my opinion counted. Whether you’re in favour of change or not, it doesn’t really matter. The point is that we have the opportunity to be involved, which of course presents a rather unique ability to contribute towards a once in a lifetime process of change.

I must admit, I started out on this flag journey like a huge proportion of New Zealanders – quite ambivalent and not really sure about why we were going through this process. I guess it seemed to me like we had better things to spend our time and money on.

As the journey unfolded and the various debates raged I found myself strangely drawn into the hype. Initially I was definitely in the “keep the old flag” camp, but as time marched on and now that we are at the pointy end of the discussion I will almost certainly tick the change box. Why is this? I suppose I see a unique opportunity to refresh a symbol which represents our country, and make this symbol reflect what we are as a nation today rather than what we were many decades ago.

Reflecting on this, it struck me how closely linked this process has been with effective change management within organisations.

1. First of all you need a visionary – a leader who is prepared to think outside the square and challenge the status quo when the rest of us are just busy going about our normal tasks.

2. Secondly, there needs to be a real reason. We don’t all need to agree with the reason, but it needs to be there.

3. Next, there must be a plan. The vision needs to be clearly articulated and fit into the organisations strategy. Why should we be doing this, how will it benefit our organisation and why do we need to do it now?

Finally, there needs to be a team of highly engaged and passionate people to execute the plan and carry the rest of the organisation over the line.

Sitting on a dozen or so different boards, and chairing the majority of them, I find myself in a position that demands the ability to think further ahead and challenge the status quo constantly. One thing that I have learnt over the years is that radical and sudden change does not tend to give the best results unless you are in crisis management mode. The best and most effective change management tends to be well thought out, well communicated and involves a number of people within the organisation. It is generally doing 100 things 1% better that leads to outstanding success – very rarely is there a silver bullet answer.

So why change when things are going along just fine?

Because if we are not constantly evolving our organisation (or country for that matter), then we will undoubtedly get overtaken. We constantly need to improve, be it governance, resources, people, product or processes.

In the words of Will Rogers (American humourist, actor and author), “even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there”.

So challenge yourself, and your organisation and start the process of gradual and constant change – a little and often.

If you're looking to bring about effective change, a governance board is a great way to start. To learn more about how we can help you with this, book a free, no obligations appointment by contacting us at info@bellinghamwallace.co.nz, and uncover the hidden potential within your business.

GET THE GUIDE TO BUSINESS GOVERNANCE Freely available to North Shore business owners Who should be on your governing board? How should it be run, and what resources or issues should it consider? These are just a few common stumbling blocks faced by business owners. Don’t miss out on opportunities.

Get the ebook that provides the practical answers SMEs are looking for. To get your free copy email: info@bellinghamwallace.co.nz

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LEGALLY SPEAKING Schnauer and Co

Do I need a pre-nup?

The reality of Contracting Out Agreements Contracting Out Agreements are becoming a lot more common.

Whether this is because people are getting into relationships at a later age and therefore have more assets, or they are less trusting of their partners, or they are pressured by parents who intend to leave them a sizeable inheritance, the truth is, contracting out agreements are becoming the bread and butter of Family Law. Is a contracting out agreement another name for a pre-nup?

A pre-nup is not a term often used to describe this agreement these days.

Pre-nuptials would suggest that this contract could only be made prior to marriage. That is not the case. A contracting out agreement can be drafted at any stage during a relationship and can be applied to couples in a civil union or defacto relationship, as well as marriage. Therefore the term “prenup” has become an outdated, misrepresentative term, although yes, still a form of a contracting out agreement.

What are you “contracting out” of?

Essentially the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (the Act) governs the distribution of relationship property when a couple separates and this would generally be split equally between them. However, the Act allows couples to “contract out” of this regime and draft an agreement which better reflects the status of their assets and how they wish them to be dealt with if they separate. Significantly this gives a person the ability to protect the assets that they come into the relationship with. So if you start a new relationship and are concerned about what will happen to your property, inheritance, Trust, Ferrari or crown jewels when you separate, you can ring-fence these items and label them as separate property, despite how you use that property during the relationship. If these items are not specified in a contracting out agreement then there is the potential they may fall into the relationship property pool.

Legally Speaking with Odette Gillard Schnauer & Co.

Odette Gillard I live with my partner but we are not married… does this apply to me?

The number of couples in defacto relationships is rising. Many people make the mistake of assuming their property is safe because they haven’t married or fully committed to their partner, they just “live together”. The leading point to determine whether two people are a defacto couple under the Act (and therefore liable to divide their property equally upon separation or death) is whether they were living together as a couple and if so, for what duration. The Act has many factors it considers relevant to whether two people are living together as a couple (finances, sexual relationship, children, household duties, how you present to the world, the list goes on) however the classification of duration is simpler. Three years. If you have been living together as a couple, whether married, civil union or defacto for three years, your property is “relationship property” and therefore the starting position is equal division. It is important to note that if you have a child within those three years then your property becomes relationship property from the date your baby is born. Unless, of course, you have a contracting out agreement that specifies otherwise.

Independent advice is a legal requirement for these contracts.

Each party must be fully advised independently and specifically as to the consequences of the agreement. Every situation is different and each case is personal to the individual parties so if you would like to explore this topic further then we suggest you consult your lawyer for how the Act may apply to your circumstances.

Schnauer & Co – Phone 486 0177 – 222 Kitchener Road, Milford www.schnauer.com

Established in 1988, Schnauer and Co is a well established boutique law firm located on the North Shore. Our expertise lies in the following areas of the law: • Relationship Property and Family Law • Trusts/Asset Protection and Estate Planning • Property • Commercial • Elder Law • Employment

At Schnauer and Co we: • Deliver client focused and innovative advice and solutions • Build close relationships with our clients • Are committed to providing high quality services and value to our clients

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PROPERTY LAW: Rachel Lee, Davenports

Rachel is a Legal Executive in the property team at Davenports Harbour. She is an Associate member of the NZ Institute of Legal Executives. Rachel and the Property Team manage a wide range of property matters from simple residential sales and purchases through to complex apartment developments, banking security and restructuring.

Check your chattels

Rachel Lee

10 years ago Ray and Dulcie bought a section in an up-market area to build their dream home. They used all top-of-the-line materials, fittings and furnishings throughout. Ray and Dulcie recently decided it was time to downsize and move closer to their children. They placed the property on the market and within two weeks were presented with an unconditional agreement. They were delighted with the quick result.

On the day before the settlement day the purchasers carried out a pre-settlement inspection of the property. Ray and Dulcie were then informed that the purchasers had tried to turn on the spa bath in the main bathroom but could not get it to work. The spa bath was top-of-the-line when the home was built and was tiled in but Ray and Dulcie had not used the spa mechanism for many years. They were unconcerned and expected simply that the pump had seized from lack of use and needed to be replaced.

Ray and Dulcie urgently called a plumber to inspect the spa bath and were then told after the plumber had removed some of the tiles and inspected the spa mechanism that the whole pump and plumbing system no longer worked. They were told it would be a lengthy and expensive exercise to remove all the tiles and replace the faulty spa mechanism. The plumber was concerned that damage to the tiles would be unavoidable if he proceeded with further investigation and/or repair and since the tiles were no longer available, the bath area would need to be completely retiled. It was impossible to have the repair work completed in time for settlement.

The agreement did not list the spa bath or pump equipment as chattels.

Litigation “loomed” as to whether the spa bath was a chattel and subject to the “good working order” warranty or a fixture and subject to an actual or implied warranty that it was a working spa bath. To avoid the prospect of litigation and the consequent risk and expense Ray and Dulcie were able to compromise with the purchaser to reduce the sale price by way of compensation.

We recommend that before placing a property on the market you thoroughly check that all chattels and fixtures are in working order – whether or not they are to be listed as chattels – and either rectify the faults or ensure that they are clearly disclosed in any sale agreement Rachel Lee:- Phone 915 4387, Email: rachel.lee@davenportsharbour.co.nz www.davenportsharbour.co.nz.

TALKING TRUSTS Tammy McLeod, Davenports

Tammy Mcleod (BA LLB), a partner at Davenports Harbour Lawyers. Tammy leads the Davenports Harbour Trust Team and enjoys providing clients with advice and assistance on a broad range of issues involving the establishment and structuring of asset plans, interpretation of trust deeds, duties of trustees and the management and administration of trust funds. A key part of Tammy’s practice is reviewing existing asset holding structures to ensure Tammy McLeod they achieve the needs and requirements they were established to meet. She is also experienced in Property (Relationships) Act issues and believes that the provisions of the Act are an important consideration in personal asset planning. Tammy is a past president of the Auckland Women’s Lawyers’ Association and is a current co-convenor of the NZICA Trust Special Interest Group.

Chris & Charlene Chris and Charlene had been together for ten years, married for three. Each of them had been married before and had children from those earlier relationships. Charlene didn’t have a trust, but Chris had a trust which his accountant had set up for him some years before. It owned the home in which he and Charlene lived, as well as number of investment properties. Chris had been gifting to the trust at $27,000 per year while gift duty was still in force, but the trust still owed him a significant amount. He had had conflicting advice on what to do about this and so had then done nothing. Chris also had a Kiwisaver scheme in his own name. It was invested with a reputable investment company and had grown steadily over the years.

Chris and Charlene had agreed to keep their assets separate, but they had agreed that if Chris died before Charlene, Charlene would be able to continue to live in the trust’s home, the investment properties would be kept to provide her with an income until she died. The Kiwisaver was earmarked for Chris’s children – something for them to receive immediately upon his death so that they didn’t have to wait until Charlene died before they received anything from him.

Sadly, Chris suffered a massive heart attack over the Christmas break and died. Charlene was distraught but was relieved that they had always been very open with each other as to what was to happen with their assets if one them died prematurely.

However, unfortunately, Chris had not made a will after he and Charlene had married. He had mistakenly thought that because he had a trust his will was not important. When Charlene went to consult with her lawyer, she was horrified to hear that Chris’s wishes in relation to his personal assets would not be adhered to. Because he had died intestate (without a will) she, as his widow, was entitled to the first $155,000 and then a third of the balance of this estate.

Chris’s estate included the debt the trust owed him which he had never gifted. This debt was significant. All the investment properties would need to be sold in order for Charlene to pay out Chris’s children.

If only Chris had taken proper legal advice regarding his affairs, his wishes would have been adhered to.

Tammy McLeod, Phone 915 4386.

Email: tammy.mcleod@davenportsharbour.co.nz www.davenportsharbour.co.nz

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BUSINESS NORTH HARBOUR: News

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The progressive folk at Business North Harbour, the business improvement district in the Albany Basin, are in expansion mode once again, looking to extend their coverage to the north of their current area. This follows a similar move in 2013, when they invited commercial property owners and businesses east of the SH1 motorway to become members.

Since 2008, Business North Harbour (previously known as North Harbour Business Association) has delivered a costeffective range of services to their 4,000-plus membership of commercial property owners and businesses. Business owners, and their employees, have benefited from programmes that have helped create an efficient, effective and safe environment in which to conduct business.

These programmes include: • Transport management and crime prevention • A 365-day dedicated security patrol • A network of cameras across the area • Advocacy with central and local government and their agencies • Access to world-class speakers from government and business • One-Day Sale retail initiative • An annual business to business expo • Networking opportunities, including the popular Women in Business events • Training and education workshops • Translated resources for the increasingly diverse membership • The C3 internship programme – providing business with access to students for interns and projects These programmes could all be available to you. There is a commonality of interest between their existing membership and the proposed expansion area. Joining together is common sense. It makes us stronger - both with service delivery and in contributing to the discussions that set the agenda for businesses in our area.

Business North Harbour is conducting a postal ballot between 31 March and midday 20 April 2016 to extend the North Harbour Business Improvement District (see map). If you are a business owner, or commercial property owner within the proposed expanded area, you are entitled to vote. In fact we urge you to vote so that you are provided with the services and support your neighbours have enjoyed for years.

A successful ballot outcome will mean that from 1 July 2016 you will have access to the benefits above.

It will mean you have a team working on your behalf to give you intelligible, common sense answers to the questions that matter – be it on the Unitary Plan and its effects on your business, the infrastructure developments that affect us all, or the impact of government spending in our area. The complexities of issues facing business today demand time and resources that the majority of property / business owners simply do not have. Business North Harbour has proven it can effectively address these issues on your behalf while adding ongoing value for business and commercial property owners.

Business North Harbour is a not-for-profit membership organisation registered with the Companies Office. They are totally independent from Auckland Council. Governance is provided to a small executive and programme management team through an elected Executive Committee Board of local business owners, managers or representatives, who volunteer their time and expertise for the further development and benefit of the North Harbour – Albany area.

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It will mean you have a team working on your behalf to give you intelligible, common sense answers to the questions that matter – be it on the Unitary Plan and its effects on your business, the infrastructure developments that affect us all, or the impact of government spending in our area.

Approximately 70% of Business North Harbour’s funding is currently generated through a small Targeted Rate, levied against commercial properties. The balance is generated through additional government grant funding and corporate sponsorship.

Their ability to attract this high level of additional financial support reflects the effectiveness of the programmes delivered to business, stakeholders and investors.

Please have your say in the North Harbour Business Improvement District expansion poll.

Please respond positively so that Business North Harbour can start working for you.

TOGETHER - STRONGER Visit: www.businessnh.org.nz/togetherstronger The voting period is 31 March to midday 20 April 2016

“In April 2013 I was opposed to joining Business North Harbour for a number of reasons. There was nothing in their proposal that stood out as being of financial benefit to my business. Why part with more cash when cash was tough to come by? In the end a majority vote in favour of joining meant that I had no choice but to stump up with the targeted rate and become a reluctant member. Late 2013 I was converted to a happy member when the association canvased a number of businesses in the area looking for additional ways to assist us in making our businesses more profitable. They listened to our views and ideas and the annual wholesaler/clearance sale that they organise has helped me clear significant excess stock. It’s just one activity or idea, but this has made my membership much more valuable.”

– Andy McMeeking, Tiffanies Treasures

“We receive many benefits as an Associate member of Business North Harbour. The numerous events provided by Business North Harbour are well run, with good quality speakers and relevant topics. These events, together with the annual Business Expo, provide us with valuable networking and growth opportunities. We also enjoy the regular updates and communication from the various Business North Harbour publications. We support the proposed BID expansion and see this initiative as a move toward strengthening the current Business North Harbour network.”

– Brendon Cutler, Hayes Knight Business, Advisory Director

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FEATURE INTERVIEW: Craig Donaldson

A chat with Craig Donaldson Craig Donaldson was born and bred on the Shore – in the Bays, attending Rangitoto College – before moving into the financial industry (BCom in Accounting from The Auckland University) which led to him working offshore for over two decades. He spent time in London as well as a long stint working on Wall Street in New York. His career has encompassed business building, restructuring and running a number of marketleading financial market businesses. He has held Managing Director/VP positions with Deutsche Bank, Merrill Lynch and most recently with Royal Bank of Scotland.

He is the former head of the Royal Bank of Scotland’s North American Foreign Exchange business and led the division’s growth into the top five foreign exchange businesses in North America.

Craig gave up the Wall Street life and the hustle and bustle of New York three to four years ago and now lives at Coatesville with his wife Vanessa and their three youngsters, Phoebe (18), Hugo (17) and Barnaby (14).

Craig owns property (including The Beach Cafe and The Department Store in Takapuna) and is also an investor, mainly in tech businesses. He is now the Global CEO of Kea New Zealand (New Zealand borderless nation) and sits on a number of boards, including The Icehouse, is the chair of Waitemata District Health Board’s fundraising arm The Well Foundation and is an Executive in Residence at the University of Auckland Business School. Craig is well known and regarded within the Kea global network, having previously co-directed its North American operations.

Craig was one of three CEO’s who presented at the recent North Harbour Club Charity Lunch (along with Diane Foreman and Mark Powell). Afterwards Channel’s Aidan Bennett put these questions to him about New York, coming home, Kea, business and finding the right work/life balance.

AIDAN BENNETT: What made you decide to head off-shore and end up in New York?

CRAIG DONALDSON: I have a genuine love of banking (trading and sales). Having worked for Bankers Trust (a US Bank) here in Auckland in my earlier years, the pull to New York to be more involved in the world of trading in the head office of a Wall Street bank was too good to turn down. I had spent some time growing up in the States and have always admired how America leads the way in business and operating style.

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young expat professional couple in New York city (think Wolf of Wall Street without the ego and drugs!). We had our three children over a period of 10 years spending that time living life in the suburbs the emphasis being on family and having that New Zealand connection in environment, rather than busy central city living – the Auckland traffic pales compared to fighting for space on the New York roads and subways.

We had the opportunity over these years to travel to some amazing countries and well as explore the States. We travelled through Canada and Europe, connecting with and maintaining friendships with some of the Titans Wall Street made over the years.

AB: What made you come home after so many years abroad?

CD: Our biggest factor was our kids. We wanted them to experience a cool Kiwi lifestyle, like we had growing up in this amazing country.

With our eldest, Phoebe, having just turned 16, her going away to college and the thought of her eventually marrying a good ole American boy was the push we needed to return home. Also after a 25 year career in the cut throat world of banking, the fun and monetary compensation didn’t have the same appeal and the good life back in New Zealand beckoned.

AB: How did you get involved in KEA? CD: The Kiwi connection is always greatest when you are away from your home country. The ‘Kiwi connection’ brings you a sense of belonging which can sometimes be lost in a new and large city. We met and became friends with lots of New Zealand expats and Kea members during our 15 years in New York. Being personal friends with Sir Stephen Tindall (Founder of Kea New Zealand) and Phil Veal (the Global Chair) it wasn’t a difficult decision to make to become more involved with KEA. I became a member of the Board in 2009 and CEO from 2013 to current day.

AB: Why do you love the work you do with KEA? CD: I love seeing the ‘impact and power of Networks’ working effectively in USA (Yale/Harvard etc). I’m a ‘Sales Guy’ at heart (having sold Complex financial derivatives to billionaire hedge fund mangers) and it’s all about relationships.

Having the opportunity to manage an ‘alumni’ (500,000 people) at a New Zealand national/country level is a real honour.

I passionately believe for New Zealand companies there should be ‘no such thing as a cold call’… New Zealand can be the world’s most connected country.

Craig and Vanessa Donaldson with Barnaby, Hugo and Phoebe.

I also love interacting with world wlass New Zealanders globally and learning from them New Zealand is a small country, but we can do big things on the global stage. Lets do more of it!

AB: What else do you do with your time professionally?

CD: I have the good fortune to be involved with many organisations.

As a CEO, Investor, Executive Coach or Independent Director roles: Kea CEO; Ice House (Board Member); iTicket (Advisory Board Member); Entrepreneurs Challenge (Deputy Chair); Mentoring Students through the University of Auckland’s Investment Club: University of Auckland Business School (Executive in Residence); Well Foundation (Chairman).

I enjoy giving back with experience, time and money to causes close to my heart.

AB: What is the biggest difference between business in New Zealand and in the Big Apple?

CD: Initial reactions – In the US when you meet someone for the first time everyone judges you and looks for ‘the catch’, not trusting you and sizing you up until you prove yourself as a good person. Here in New Zealand everyones is a good person – until you prove you’re not.

It’s refreshing that New Zealanders give each other the benefit of the doubt.

AB: How do you rate the lifestyle north of the Harbour Bridge on a World Scale?

CD: The North Shore is world class, we absolutely love it. We have access to the sea, water sports, forests, both coasts, the country, golf courses and the CBD all within 30 minutes of each other.

Having that sort of access to all those top notch activities together in one place is really special.

In New York you could do one or two things in the weekend, not all six!

My wife Vanessa used to freak out about moving from New York’s quality schools, the fashion shops, top restaurants and medical care.

Now we both think it is all better here than New York city, albeit the choice is a bit less.

AB: What can we do better locally than we are doing right now CD: New Zealand business generally is ‘too nice’ and not ‘match fit’. We need to play more aggressively, especially on a global level, just as we do on the rugby field and netball court. Get some of that fighting spirit in our psyche.

We need to be shooting bigger and do have the ability to be operating globally – technology has made this very easy while we are still are able to live the good life here.

I do feel concerned we’re not adapting to the ‘digital disruption’ quickly enough. We’re only 5% into this digital cycle/decade. We can be much more nimble and quicker to get in front and surf this wave.

AB: What other New Zealand business or prominent people inspire you?

CD: Young New Zealand entrepreneur’s. These are the leaders of tomorrow, they have amazing ideas, a fearless approach and a real ‘get on with it’ style that we can all learn from.

There is plenty of room for wisdom of old sea dogs like myself, but we all need to be wrapping ourselves with this young talent to navigate the digital decade ahead.

AB: What are your favourite holiday spots overseas?

CD: Take a look at these great spots... https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanyara http://www.tremblant.ca/en/ http://www.wsouthbeach.com AB: And favourite holiday spots in New Zealand?

CD: These places are special... http://www.magicalmangawhai.co.nz https://www.blackbarn.com/retreats http://www.queenstownnz.co.nz AB: What do you do to relax?

CD: We enjoy our property in Coatesville (land/pets/vineyard/bees) and holidays with the family – Phoebe, Hugo and Barnaby.

Vanessa and I are both adventure and outdoor fanatics, having recently done the Milford and Routeburn Tracks and the Central Otago Rail-trail. We enjoy a good New Zealand wine and have spent time visiting our world class vineyards. Most recently catching Gin Wigmore down at Blackbarn (Hawkes Bay). We try to spend as much free time as possible up at Mangawhai with friends, getting out on the water Stand Up Paddle boarding, blasting around on the jet ski’s and diving for crays.

AB: Complete the following: The biggest goal I have at the moment is…

CD: ...striking the right balance between family and business.

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NORTH SHORE HISTORY with David Verran

A December 1865 sketch by William Eastwood looking west along the Devonport waterfront from the vicinity of the Church Street corner, showing Beach Road (now King Edward Parade) and Duders Hill. Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, 4-3019.

Ewen William Alison – the early years I have previously written about Alexander and Jane Alison, and their arrival in Auckland in 1848, from Wellington where they had married. I have also written about their sons, including their third son Ewen William, but not in as much detail as he deserves.

Ewen was born on 29 January 1852 in Official Bay (where Beach Road now is in Central Auckland) and was a ‘leap year’ baby, only having an official birthday every four years on leap year.

However, unlike other ‘leap year’ babies, he continually referred to it with a sense of pride. In June 1853 the Alison family moved to Devonport and from the late 1850s Ewen attended the Flagstaff School on the site of Holy Trinity Church in Devonport.

At the time, education wasn’t free and every week E.W. took one Shilling along to school to pay the local schoolmaster. As with so many others of that time, this was his only formal education.

In 1864 he became an apprentice compositor, setting lead type for the newly established ‘New Zealand Herald’ newspaper.

He quickly became so proficient at the work that in July 1866 he came second in a national speed test for compositors. This demonstrates he had both a quick hand and sharp brain.

However, like so many others in mid-1860s Auckland, in August 1867 he left the ‘New Zealand Herald’ for the Thames gold-rush, with six others. After eighteen months success still hadn’t come to them and his brother Rory died at a young age after contracting tuberculosis there. Instead from July 1868 Ewen took up farming and stock grazing in what was very much still rural Devonport.

This wasn’t enough for a young man who was to quickly develop into a shrewd businessman. In March 1869, he and his older brother Alexander established a butchery. Their first abattoir was at the family property near North Head and later was moved to Derby Street by what is now the Waitemata Golf Course.

Cattle for slaughter was brought up from Taranaki and unloaded at Stanley Bay (at the time called Brick Bay) or by Victoria Wharf.

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On the other hand, pork came from wild pigs purchased from Maori on Waiheke. Ewen was the salesman, approaching local residents for their meat orders and following up with deliveries.

Alexander on the other hand was both the buyer and the butcher, at least at first.

By 1874, their business had developed sufficiently to open a shop on what is now King Edward Parade by Ventnor. They even entered a trade with the Pacific Islands, providing corned beef and pork preserved in kegs or casks, and leased Pakihi and Motuihe Islands where they ran sheep. Browns Island (Motukorea) on the other hand was leased for cattle. They maintained the business until May 1883.

Their endeavours provided the money to invest in land and other assets, and to develop that land for sale. On 26 July 1876 he married Mary Ann Coleman who was Anglican and Ewen changed to that faith from his parents' Presbyterianism. During his life, he was accepting of various religious denominations without any bigotry.

Selling meat and land gave Ewen the confidence to follow another lifelong passion – politics. In 1878 he was nominated for the Takapuna Riding of Waitemata County, which included Devonport, Takapuna, Northcote, Birkenhead and points north, and was successful. At the time the bulk of the population on the North Shore lived in Devonport and he won nearly all his votes there. He served on the County until 1881, and again from 1884 to 1887 and from 1899 to 1902. This was the start of his career in local, regional and national politics.

By David Verran

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY with Bayleys North Shore

Boundary lines are indicative only.

Prime retail investment with plenty of add-value potential The sale of the Century Arcade in central Takapuna provides an outstanding opportunity to be part of Takapuna's planned future growth under the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan.

A multi-tenanted retail investment property situated in the heart of Takapuna’s CBD is up for tender offering significant add-value and development potential.

Located on a 1,635m² site at 62-78 Hurstmere Road, the property currently houses multiple retail and food and beverage tenants and is producing net annual rental income of approximately $796,326.

“This offering provides an outstanding opportunity to secure a prime site in the centre of Takapuna's business and retail precinct which adjoins a large council car park and is a short walk away from one of Auckland’s best beaches,” says marketing agent Simon Aldridge, Bayleys North Shore Commercial.

He says while the property currently provides modern, attractive retail premises and an excellent cashflow, the site is under-utilised and longer term has considerable development potential. It has a Metropolitan Centre zoning under the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan which allows for large-scale, intensive mixed-use development.

“The highest and best use for the site is lower level retail and possibly some office, with apartments above which would offer panoramic views out to Rangitoto Island and the Hauraki Gulf and other parts of the North Shore and Auckland city. Auckland Council is very keen to see more residential development in these metropolitan centres and Takapuna’s superb coastal position makes it an obvious location for this type of project.”

The current owner of the property has had a bulk and location analysis undertaken for the property with plans drawn up for a possible 6-level building with a gross floor area of 9,060m² plus a basement level for 51 car parks. It would comprise 1,315m² of retail at ground level, incorporating a laneway to and from the public car park, 1,050m² of office space above this, with four upper levels containing 38 one- to three-bedroom apartments and balconies.

“This is simply a concept design and will give interested parties an idea of the possibilities the site provides,” says Simon Aldridge. “It’s not proscriptive by any means and there are a multitude of development options that could be considered for the property given its flexible zoning.”

The single-level 1,186m² building currently on the site comprises 11 retail outlets ranging from 74m² to 169m² plus a 68m² storage unit. A glass covered laneway runs through the centre of the complex and connects

Hurstmere Road with the council car park at the rear of the property.

Seven of the shops have high profile frontage onto Hurstmere Road, offering tenants excellent exposure to central Takapuna’s main retail strip. Tenants of these shops include multinational eyewear retailer OPSM, the American Nail Shop, a hair stylist, homeware store, child’s costumes hire shop and the Melba Cafe, one of six Melba cafes around Auckland. Their premises has frontage to both Hurstmere Road and the laneway enabling it to provide outdoor covered seating for customers.

The main building platform for the property, which comprises three titles, is relatively flat, with a rear car parking area rising to the west in a gentle gradient. This currently provides 10 exclusive car parking bays which are leased to tenants and accessed via a service lane running alongside the council car park. The large public car park also has frontage on to Anzac Street and Lake Road and provides substantial customer car parking for surrounding retailers and businesses as well as the Berkeley Cinema complex.

The property is in a central position within Takapuna CBD’s well established strip retail area, which predominantly runs along Hurstmere Road. The surrounding area is tenanted by cafes, restaurants, bars as well as fashion and giftware stores with some buildings also providing first floor office space and a number of large office buildings located mostly on the other side of Hurstmere Road. Shore City shopping centre is a short distance away.

“The council’s Takapuna Strategic Framework sets the vision for Takapuna's future and recognises that successful intensification needs to be supported by high quality urban design, civic amenities and good access to community facilities, parks and public transport. The property we have for sales is perfectly positioned to be part of and benefit from Takapuna's planned future growth under the proposed unitary plan.”

FACT FILE: 62-78 HURSTMERE ROAD • S ingle-level retail arcade with 11 retail outlets • Big cashflow: returning around $796,326pa net • 1,635m² site with substantial longer development potential • Proposed Metropolitan Centre zoning • High exposure to Hurstmere Road retail strip • Laneway link to council car park at rear.

TENDERS CLOSE Thursday 4pm 14th April 2016 The Bayleys Building 29 Northcroft Street, Takapuna, Auckland www.bayleys.co.nz/1500035

SIMON ALDRIDGE

MICHAEL NEES

M +64 21 774 951 B +64 9 489 0982 simon.aldridge@bayleys.co.nz Devereux Howe-Smith Realty Ltd, Bayleys Licensed under the REA Act 2008

M +64 21 182 3085 B +64 9 489 0963 michael.nees@bayleys.co.nz Devereux Howe-Smith Realty Ltd, Bayleys Licensed under the REA Act 2008

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Barfoot & Thompson, Takapuna

ALBANY INDUSTRIAL WITH A TWIST 22C Parkway Drive, Albany

INVESTOR OR OWNER OCCUPIER GEM 2B William Pickering Drive, Albany

Approx 200m2 industrial unit with workshop and interesting office and showroom spaces. The property features awesome full facilities for overnight stays. Just one in a block of three the property is nestled in the rear of the development and has good access and parking. Scarce as hens teeth. You must inspect. Huge potential at an affordable price.

This 514m2 standalone office already has 323m2 leased for five years with rights of renewal to a well known national business leaving 189m2 ready to lease.

Ideal for a company wanting to own and occupy 189m2 and take advantage of the income stream already in place, or an investor looking for an investment with great return potential. Situated only minutes from upper harbour and northern motorways, this standalone office provides a high level of fit-out with exceptional security and build quality.

KEY FEATURES: • Approx 200m2 industrial Unit • Workshop with roller door access

KEY FEATURES:

• Rear unit of three

• 514m2 standalone building

• Lots of possibilities and potential

• 15 carparks • 323m2 leased until 2020

• Be quick to view

• High level fitout Auction, (Unless Sold Prior) 10:30am, Thursday 28 April 2016 at 34 Shortland Street, Auckland Central www.barfoot.co.nz/70379

• On site back up generator For Sale www.barfoot.co.nz/70437

Chase Erceg Commercial Sales

Elaine Tutty Commercial Sales

David Goodhue Commercial Sales

Tim Bibby Commercial Sales

021 049 0079 c.erceg@barfoot.co.nz

021 951 810 e.tutty@barfoot.co.nz

021 663 633 d.goodhue@barfoot.co.nz

021 959 598 t.bibby@barfoot.co.nz

SHOWROOM SPECTACULAR 2/35 William Pickering Drive, Albany

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN THE VALLEY 68D Hillside Road, Wairau Valley

Are you looking to buy or lease your own premise? This near new, standout showroom and warehouse is located in the heart of the North Harbour Business District with a commanding presence to William Pickering Drive. From the polished concrete floors to the high stud concrete block walls, this impressive showroom space is kitted out and ready to occupy.

It’s rare to find an affordable opportunity like this in the Wairau Valley, situated on the ever popular Hillside Road the immediate area is tightly held with vacancy at an all time low.

KEY FEATURES: • 480m2 showroom with polished concrete floors and plaster /painted concrete walls • As new kitchenette, storage cupboards and bathroom facilities • Stairs leading to an open plan, mezzanine office of 109m2 overlooking the showroom • Upgraded lighting specific to product showroom use • The warehouse (350m2 with 6m stud height) • Rear access with large roller door and direct access through to the showroom • Approx 200m2 of freestanding, 1 level racking (available by negotiation) • 18 dedicated carparks For Sale/Lease www.barfoot.co.nz/70494 Nick Brown Commercial Sales 021 162 3239 n.brown@barfoot.co.nz

Currently returning $25,000 net per annum with rent review in August providing for potential upside.

KEY FEATURES:

• Approximately 273m2 • Currently returning $25,000 net pa with potential growth in August • Good office warehouse ratio • Low vacancy area • Close to motorway Auction, (Unless Sold Prior) 10:30am, Thursday 28 April 2016 at 34 Shortland Street, Auckland Central Josh Warren

Elaine Tutty

Commercial Sales 021 167 2239 j.warren@barfoot.co.nz

Commercial Sales 021 951 810 e.tutty@barfoot.co.nz

Contact the record-setting Barfoot & Thompson North Shore Commercial Team Barfoot & Thompson North Shore Commercial – 129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna.

Phone 489-3880 or visit: www.barfoot.co.nz/commercial

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VACANT INDUSTRIAL UNIT - 208M2 9/15 Piermark Drive, Albany

MULTIPLE TENANT RETAIL BLOCK IN TORBAY 967 Beach Road, Torbay

Superb corner industrial unit available on Piermark Drive, in the popular North Harbour industrial estate. The property consists of 136m2 of warehouse, 36m2 of ground floor showroom or reception and 36m2 of mezzanine office. There is also an additional 105m2 of mezzanine ideal for additional storage. With high-roller, easy access and goods lift, these functional premises include four car parks and are in very close proximity to the motorway. Available for Sale or Lease.

This property consists of 4 retail tenancies returning $105,061 + GST net p.a. with circa 410m2 building area on a 629m2 parcel of freehold land. The property has been held by the present owners for many years and has had very few vacancies in that time.

Positioned on the corner of Beach Road and Toroa Street, with an elevated aspect, this position forms the gateway entrance to the Torbay Commercial Centre. For an Information Pack, contact the Sole Agents.

KEY FEATURES:

KEY FEATURES:

• 136m2 warehouse

• 4 retail tenancies

• 36m2 showroom/reception

• Returning $105,061 + GST net p.a.

• 36m2 office

• Corner Beach Road and Toroa Street

• 105m2 storage mezzanine

• 410m2 building area on 629m2

For Sale or Lease by Deadline Private Treaty (Unless Sold Prior) closing 4pm on 27 April, 2016 at 129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna

Auction, (Unless Sold Prior) 10:30am, Thursday 28 April 2016 at 34 Shortland Street, Auckland Central

www.barfoot.co.nz/70489

www.barfoot.co.nz/70454

David Cannon Commercial Sales

Bruce Jiao Commercial Sales 021 818 077

021 022 50229 d.cannon@barfoot.co.nz

b.jiao@barfoot.co.nz

WARKWORTH - 5 UNITS FOR SALE 15 Neville Street, Warkworth On offer here are 4 retail and 1 office units within the one building returning $169,925 + GST net p.a. Positioned centrally within the commercial centre and directly opposite Countdown Supermarket it is well supported with surrounding retail and the ever growing Warkworth residential catchment. Warkworth is growing in popularity every day, so here is an opportunity to invest.

For an Information Pack, contact the Sole Agents.

Gary Seekup Commercial Sales 027 226 9880 g.seekup@barfoot.co.nz

NOTICE TO MOTEL OPERATORS, INVESTORS AND DEVELOPERS! 382 - 384 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa

KEY FEATURES:

We have here two adjacent freehold properties with a total area of 2,024m2 including improvements of an 8 unit motel and 3 separate residential tenancies that provide great holding income.

The options are continue with the existing motel/ residential return or invest to capitalise on the location and development potential in the future. Located on the Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa a short walking distance to popular Orewa Beach and the main town centre.

For an Information Pack, please contact the Sole Agents.

• 4 retail units and 1 office

KEY FEATURES:

• Returning $169,925 + GST net p.a.

• Total land area 2,024m2

• Centrally located

• 3 separate residential tenancies

• Opposite Countdown Supermarket

• Motel freehold going concern

For Sale by Tender (Unless Sold Prior) closing 4:00pm, Wednesday 27 April 2016

• Short walking distance to Orewa Beach For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty (Unless Sold Prior) closing 5 May 2016 www.barfoot.co.nz/70535

www.barfoot.co.nz/70456 Gary Seekup Commercial Sales 027 226 9880

Bruce Jiao Commercial Sales 021 818 077

Gary Seekup Commercial Sales 027 226 9880

Bruce Jiao Commercial Sales 021 818 077

g.seekup@barfoot.co.nz

b.jiao@barfoot.co.nz

g.seekup@barfoot.co.nz

b.jiao@barfoot.co.nz

Contact the record-setting Barfoot & Thompson North Shore Commercial Team Barfoot & Thompson North Shore Commercial – 129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna.

Phone 489-3880 or visit: www.barfoot.co.nz/commercial

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY with Colliers

New retail development secures strong anchor tenant Leasing is now well underway for an exciting new development in Whangaparaoa offering six new tenancies suitable for retail or medical use. Located on the corner of Whangaparaoa and Karepiro roads, the development is due for completion later this year.

The anchor tenant, Family Doctors Associates Ltd and pharmacy, who are a well established Whangaparaoa doctors practice committed early, which has led to strong interest from national brand retailers such as St Pierres, and Burger Fuel in this high profile location. Ellie, Jess and Euan of Colliers International have been appointed to handle leasing.

Auckland project developer, MCS Property Group Limited, has appointed Colliers International’s Ellie Martin, Jessica Martin and Euan Stratton to handle the leasing of the new site.

Martin says the retail market is particularly buoyant at the moment and reflects the overall business confidence.

“We are experiencing high demand from both medical and retail tenants looking to move their business to this kind of prime location. We expect the high quality, attractive development to draw strong local and national interest, and we’ll ensure the right mix of tenants is accommodated to contribute to its success.”

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glass shop-frontage windows and doorways, covered walkways, outdoor café seating as well as landscaped areas around the building and car parks. Easy access from both Whangaparaoa and Karepiro roads and ample onsite car parks makes this is a center tailor-made for convenient, stress-free shopping for both visitors and the local community.

The two remaining tenancies comprise of one 50m2 space at the front of the development and one 174m2 retail space.

For further information please contact: Ellie Martin, Phone 09 359 1103 or 021 404 977 or email: Ellie.Martin@colliers.com Euan Stratton, 0275 807 439 euan.stratton@colliers.com Jessica Martin, Phone 09 358 9859 or 021 392117 or email: Jessica.Martin@colliers.com

Ellie Martin

SQM ISSUE 2 . 2016

Auckland Commercial, Industrial, Retail

SALES AND LE ASING GUIDE

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SQM Auckland Commercial, Industrial, Retail

SALES AND LE ASING GUIDE

It’s autumn, the sun is still shining, interest rates are at their lowest for years and there is plenty of confidence in the marketplace. Properties are in high demand from both investors and tenants.

All properties which have been taken to Auction have sold this year and the appetite for quality investments continues to increase with recent sales at yields dropping to as low as 4% on the North Shore. Colliers March research confidence report provides its key findings of:  Investor sentiment has built on the growth in confidence achieved late last year and is now at a two-year high  Auckland has given up its first place mantle over the past year, now firmly in third place for the first time in nearly three years  Queenstown and Tauranga are currently number one and two respectively.

Hamilton is in fourth spot surging to its highest recorded confidence since this survey began with a net positive 38%

JIMMY O’BRIEN General Manager | Director Industrial Sales & Leasing North Shore 021 979 001 Jimmy.O’Brien@colliers.com COLLIERS NORTH SHORE Level 1, 129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna PO Box 33462 Takapuna, North Shore 09 488 4777 colliers.co.nz Follow us on Twitter: @Colliers_NZ Join our LinkedIn group: Colliers International New Zealand Network

This document has been prepared by Colliers International for advertising and general information only.

Colliers International does not guarantee, warrant or represent that the information contained in this document is correct. Any interested parties should undertake their own enquiries as to the accuracy of the information. Colliers International excludes unequivocally all inferred or implied terms, conditions and warranties arising out of this document and excludes all liability for loss and damage arising there from.

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 In the office sector Auckland and Wellington investors have never been more confident. However, Christchurch investors have fallen out of favour with this sector recording the lowest confidence rate since the 2010/11 earthquakes

 94 Apollo Drive, Mairangi Bay - 1083 sqm office leased to Advanced Management Systems Ltd  Unit E2, 59 Apollo Drive, Mairangi Bay - 479 sqm office leased to research company Please also see the properties available for sale and for lease in our latest SQM edition.

We are also pleased to provide the initiative of creating a new special interest group, the North Shore Commercial Property Group (NSCPG) designed to get together like-minded people who have an interest in commercial property, for instance property owners, tenants, property managers, investors etc.

Business North Harbour will be taking this group forward and will be arranging events throughout the year.

As always please contact any of our North Shore team for an appraisal or update of the current market. We have specialists who cover all aspects of the market.

In the Colliers North Shore office, there has been plenty of activity in both sales and leasing with recent transactions including:  38B William Pickering Drive, North Harbour - Industrial/Retail unit, 212 sqm, sold at auction for $735K with a yield of 5.44%. 3 year lease  3A Tarndale Grove, North Harbour Stand alone, 890 sqm 2 unit, industrial building. One unit tenanted and one unit vacant. Colliers International presented two offers in the first week of agency, then found a tenant for the Purchaser before settlement. Sale price: $1.65m

Jimmy O’Brien General Manager | Director Industrial Sales & Leasing - North Shore 021 979 001 | Jimmy.O’Brien@colliers.com

 Unit B4 and B8, 210 Dairy Flat Highway, Albany - 90 sqm retail sold at auction for $495K and 90 sqm office sold for $340K, both with vacant possession  11 Manga Road, Silverdale - Sold at auction for $820K, 370 sqm industrial.

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COLLIERS NORTH SHORE SALES AND LEASING JIMMY O’BRIEN General Manager | Director M 021 979 001 E Jimmy.O’Brien@colliers.com

MIKE RYAN Industrial Sales & Leasing M 021 402 461 E Mike.Ryan@colliers.com

JANET MARSHALL Associate Director | Commercial M 021 684 775 E Janet.Marshall@colliers.com

NICK RECORDON Commercial Sales & Leasing M 027 230 6751 E Nick.Recordon@colliers.com

MATT PRENTICE Director | Industrial Sales & Leasing M 021 464 904 E Matt.Prentice@colliers.com

RYAN DE ZWART Industrial Sales & Leasing M 021 575 001 E Ryan.deZwart@colliers.com

SHONEET CHAND Director | Industrial Sales & Leasing M 021 400 765 E Shoneet.Chand@colliers.com

SAM SHERNING Industrial Sales & Leasing M 021 359 100 E Sam.Sherning@colliers.com

EUAN STRATTON Associate Director | Commercial Sales & Leasing M 027 580 7439 E Euan.Stratton@colliers.com

ELLIE MARTIN Commercial Sales & Leasing M 021 404 977 E Ellie.Martin@colliers.com

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Colliers International North Shore

Jimmy O’Brien, Colliers International North Shore.

Confidence highest in two years…for most

Colliers International’s latest Commercial Property Investor Confidence Survey shows that confidence among most of the country’s investors is at its highest level for two years.

Investor sentiment surveyed for the first quarter of this year has built on the growth in confidence achieved late last year and is now at a two-year high. Overall the number of optimists outnumbered pessimists by a margin of 27% in March, up from 26% in December 2015. However, not all investors expect a clear run ahead.

Auckland has given up its first place mantle over the past year, now firmly in third place for the first time in nearly three years. Confidence in Auckland rarely falls below this rank, but when it does it is usually in response to strong investment activity in Queenstown, Tauranga and Hamilton and/or high expectations around Christchurch rebuild activity.

Queenstown and Tauranga are currently number one and two respectively. Hamilton is in fourth spot surging to its highest recorded confidence since this survey began with a net positive 38% i.e. optimists outnumbered pessimists by a margin of 38%. Moderation in Christchurch’s rebuild activity has sent investor confidence there to seventh place.

In the office sector, Auckland and Wellington investors have never been more confident. However, Christchurch investors have fallen out of favour with this sector recording the lowest confidence rate since the 2010/11 earthquakes: negative 3.9%. This is the only sector in the three main centres to have more pessimists than optimists.

3,032 responses were utilised to construct the survey results.

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In the office sector, Auckland and Wellington investors have never been more confident. However, Christchurch investors have fallen out of favour with this sector recording the lowest confidence rate since the 2010/11 earthquakes…

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BUILDING & HOME MAINTENANCE with QPC Build Group

Transform your home with QPC QPC Build Group recently completed a large-scale renovation on a home in Murrays Bay. This was a major renovation, both inside and outside, totally transforming the house to a lovely family home. The owners love the new look, but the home is too large now that children have left and is reluctantly offered for sale.

We caught up with the homeowners Gayle and Howard and asked a few questions about the job and working with QPC Builders.

What made you choose QPC over the other companies in your area?

Mostly Alex’s professionalism.

He was approachable and interested in the house, he took the time to answer all our questions with patience.

How did you feel the communication was between you and your project manager?

This was really good. Greg always responded promptly and addressed all our concerns with either solutions or explanations. He was often on site when we were, answered

impromptu questions and gave his opinion when asked. He appeared genuinely concerned about the look of the house and would volunteer alternative solutions backed up by photos, web links or addresses. Between him and Jeff (the foreman), there was always a solution for any sticky issues.

Did you feel like any concerns were heard and amended?

Yes. From Greg (Project Manager), Jeff (Site Forman), Alex (Director), and the office staff. The whole QPC team seem very committed and accommodating.

If you were to sum up your entire experience with QPC in 1 sentence what would it be?

“We felt we were in professional hands with QPC, there was mutual trust and respect, and we felt confident we were all working together towards a shared vision for the renovation”.

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CHANNEL PEOPLE I Love My Sport: Emma Rouse

Emma’s Fighting Spirit Emma Rouse has judo in the blood; her dad was a coach and competitive player, so it’s no surprise that Emma’s now a judo star representing New Zealand. Emma was born with significant hearing loss and struggled with this at an early age.

She gave up judo for a time as she couldn’t hear the coach’s instructions, but took up the sport again at nine years of age.

Originally from the UK, Emma moved to New Zealand eight years ago and that’s when her judo career really took off. She is off to the Oceania Champs this month and also helps train children in the sport she loves. Channel's Courtney Bennett caught up with her during training at the Nippon Judo Club in Torbay, to find out about all things Judo...

COURTNEY BENNETT: How did you get into judo?

EMMA ROUSE: My dad introduced my sister and I to judo when I was five years old. When we moved to New Zealand eight years ago, things really took off for me. In the UK there were very few girls in judo, which meant I had to train with boys all the time.

When I joined Nippon I found that there were a number of girls of similar ability and size and this, coupled with the excellent coaching staff at the club, really helped me develop my technique.

CB: What will 2016 bring for you sports wise?

ER: I am in the New Zealand Team for the Oceania Championships in April, so this will be my first challenge. I have beaten all the top Australians at one time or another, but have also managed to lose to them as well. I am training hard to ensure that I am in the best possible condition for this. After that, there are the domestic competitions to look forward to. I am aiming to regain the national title and compete in other World Cup events throughout the year to improve my world ranking. I am also aiming to get my 2nd Dan black belt.

CB: Are there any judo players that you look up to and why?

ER: My dad has been an inspiration over the years. As a 3rd Dan black belt, he still competes at masters Level, is currently national champion, represented Great Britain and has just been named in the New Zealand squad. My training partner Justine Bishop is always there for me and is a source of constant encouragement and inspiration. She trains incredibly hard and fought courageously in the last World Championships.

CB: Why do you think judo is the best sport to take part in? Sell it to us!

ER: I am just over 5 feet tall and weigh less than 50kg so people are always surprised when I tell them that my favourite sport is judo. The things that I really like about the sport are that it is physically demanding and so rewarding when you get the perfect technique to throw your opponent. It is an intellectual challenge as you are constantly trying to outsmart your opponent while making

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Emma Rouse training at the Nippon Judo Club.

sure that you don’t make a silly mistake (which is all it takes to lose).

The sport is constantly evolving as new techniques are developed and it is a challenge to adapt the techniques to your own style.

CB: If you could be a professional sportsperson in another sport, what would it be?

ER: A gymnast.

CB: What’s it like to represent NZ? ER: One word – amazing. I was so proud when I was first named in the squad and that pride has never diminished. I can’t think of anything better than representing your country. I love the announcement at the start of each fight Emma Rouse – Representing New Zealand!!

CB: In 10 years’ time, I’ll be…

ER: I hope that I will still be competing and will be on record as having won a medal at the Commonwealth Games. I am training to be a teacher and hope that this will be a fulfilling career for me. And finally, I hope to be in a secure relationship and have children of my own.

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SPOTLIGHT ON: Long Bay

The developers (Todd Property) have done a fantastic job with the development which is going to be a real asset to the Shore when completed.

A chat with Mike Hotchin...

Bayleys expert for the Long Bay residential development Mike Hotchin in front of one of the new homes he has for sale at Long Bay.

For those who haven’t ventured up to Long Bay in recent times, it is well worth a look. The exciting new lifestyle subdivision is certainly taking shape, with ground work recently started on the new ‘village', that will include a full-sized supermarket and 25 shops, including food and beverage.

We thought it was time to go and take a look ourselves. We did so with Bayleys Mike Hotchin. If you need to know something about the development, Mike is your man. The expert. Bayleys have had the exclusive agency for the entire subdivision and Mike has had a hand in selling every section since the development kicked off around four years ago. No one knows Long Bay like Mike Hotchin.

“We are at around the halfway point in the development and some really exciting things are starting to happen, including the ground being prepared for the village which is going to be very special,” said Mike Hotchin when we were on site in late March.

“It is going to have some real character to it, having been very well designed for the sloping site it is being built on. It will have a 29,000 square foot supermarket with two levels of car parking as well as retail and restaurants in some pretty cool buildings.

Naturally there will also be some lovely lifestyle apartments close to the village as well.

A key to progress on the site is the completion of the new main road into the development, Glenvar Ridge Road, which is currently under construction. This will run through the development and also continue on to be the new entrance to Long Bay beach and reserve. A bridge is being constructed as part of this as well as wetlands and boardwalks.

Also opening up is a range of new sections in the northern end of the development. Like the rest of the development this is being really well planned with sensational reserves and parks that are essential to a great lifestyle in such a special environment.

Mike Hotchin says that there is a great mix of homes being built at Long Bay. These include high-end homes and apartments.

Bayleys currently have nine homes for sale. Seven of these are

Mike Hotchin at Long Bay with the earthworks under way for the new Village.

265 square metres in size and two are 300 square metres. They are priced from around the $1.5 million mark which is also the average price for homes in the development. Virtually all have sensational water views. Prices for homes at Long Bay range from $850,000 through to $2.1 million.

“The developers (Todd Property) have done a fantastic job with the development which is going to be a real asset to the Shore when completed,” adds Mike Hotchin. “The public played a big part in refining the early plans for the area and what we have ended up with is a great result for Long Bay. It is going to be a very special place to live and things are really starting to take off with the village construction and northern end being opened up.

If anyone is thinking about Long Bay then now is the time to come and have a chat. We not only have some great homes for sale right now but we can provide some real guidance for purchasers based on the knowledge and experience we have with Long Bay.” Contact: Mike Hotchin, Bayleys Long Bay – Phone 0274 930 224 or 487 0630. Email: mike.hotchin@bayleys.co.nz

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SPOTLIGHT ON HOBSONVILLE POINT Sunderland by Willis Bond & Co

History meets modern living at Sunderland A variety of contemporary housing options, along with the added attraction of extensive green space, top schooling and other state of the art facilities, has made Hobsonville Point a cutting edge development and a popular choice for Auckland home buyers.

Brought to you by Willis Bond & Co, the Sunderland precinct distinguishes itself at Hobsonville Point with the integration of new designer homes and restored heritage homes.

Sunderland Avenue is made up entirely of these beautifully refurbished character homes which were originally built for RNZAF officers and their families in the 1930s.

These heritage homes are a testament to the quality and craftsmanship of the period in which they were built. Native timber flooring, rimu framing and trims have been retained, though the refurbishment also includes every modern amenity, with open plan kitchens, dining and living spaces. Their large sections and high quality construction and finish make them some of the most desirable residences at Hobsonville Point.

The refurbishment of these historic homes has been guided by acclaimed heritage architects, Salmond Reed. Project director Wayne Silver says: “One of the recurring comments from visitors and residents alike is the sense of community of Hobsonville Point. At the heart of this sense of community are the heritage homes in Sunderland. This direct link to the past anchors the development in historical context while also pointing to the future.”

The Sunderland precinct also offers a range of new homes with careful thought given to design, making the most of the sun and ensuring the best use of space possible. All homes include relaxed open-plan living, with interior space flowing seamlessly through to outdoor areas. They feature high ceilings and expansive windows, and have been fitted out with premium materials and finishes.

Willis Bond & Co has a strong tradition of building enduring communities of the highest quality and was attracted to Sunderland because the project was aligned with these values.

Silver says: “We were enthused by the whole Hobsonville

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Point story. The vision and quality of the infrastructure is evident the second you arrive.” Other Willis Bond projects include the Wynyard Quarter rejuvenation, the newly released Eight Lake Pupuke Drive apartments, and many key buildings and apartments along the Wellington waterfront. The leading building contractor for Sunderland is Haydn & Rollett, who started in Auckland in 1946. They have worked closely with Studio Pacific Architecture to create stunning new terraces and standalone homes which showcase the best in modern design. Many of the homes’ specifications go well beyond what is required and will stand the test of time, using natural materials such as cedar and brick.

Sunderland is also the first precinct at Hobsonville Point to target a minimum Homestar 6 rating.

This is New Zealand’s environmental and energy efficiency rating and is a good way for home buyers to work out how warm, dry and energy efficient a house will be. The homes are well insulated and also include an efficient use of energy and water.

Hobsonville Point already has a strong community feel, and events such as the Farmer’s Market take place every weekend at The Landing. Large areas of parkland, playgrounds for the kids, retail and cafes complete the picture. Hobsonville Point represents a new kind of lifestyle for Aucklanders, and the Sunderland precinct lies at the heart of this unique development.

The Sunderland showhome is open 10am – 4pm every day except Wednesdays. Visit www.sunderlandlife.co.nz for more details.

Willis Bond is opening Sunderland Avenue to the public on Saturday 9 April between 11am - 2pm for an open street day, offering an opportunity to walk through six of the ten completed homes. You can also view the newly relocated Base Commander’s House at its new site.

A unique past, an inspired future

Willis Bond & Co is pleased to introduce Sunderland Avenue.

As part of the Sunderland precinct in the acclaimed Hobsonville Point housing area, Sunderland Ave features ten original late 1930s English Domestic Revival style houses – all refurbished with painstaking attention to detail. Designed by award-winning heritage architects Salmond Reed, and built by the long-standing and trusted Haydn & Rollett Construction, this street of single-level character homes is a rare find in Auckland. Situated on expansive north-west facing sites, these spacious family homes offer a unique blend of history and character with immaculate designer additions.

Open Day Saturday 9 April, 11am – 2pm We are opening the street to the public. Join us for this once in a lifetime opportunity to walk through six of the ten completed homes.

You can also view the newly relocated Base Commander’s House on its new site. Complimentary barista coffee will be available.

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SETTLERS ALBANY: Luxurious Lifestyle Village

Out of Africa Over the past few months we’ve been hearing good things about a couple of lifestyle villages in Albany. Demand for homes in these villages is huge so we swung by Settlers Albany to meet the CEO of Premier Lifestyle Villages – the man out of Africa, Terry Middlemost.

There’s a tenable culture of quality and style at Settlers Albany, Fairview Lifestyle Village and Fairview Care Hospital and Terry’s been the man behind that culture since he was appointed to the role of CEO just under a year ago. He certainly has the background for it.

Terry trained as a chef and completed his National Diploma in Hotel & Hospitality Management at South Devon College in the UK; that’s the college where the Ritz, Savoy and Fortnum & Mason hire their graduates. When Terry graduated, the call of the wild was too strong to resist. He returned home to Zimbabwe and climbed the corporate ladder of hotels and hospitality into senior management roles in award-winning luxury safari lodges.

When he and his wife moved to New Zealand with their children it was for lifestyle reasons. He became the Regional Manager of Lend Lease Corporation and their group of retirement villages.

That’s when the penny dropped.

“I thought instead of just paying lip service to the term ‘lifestyle’, why shouldn’t retirement villages have the same culture of quality and deliver the same level of customer service as the world’s finest hotels?“ So when Terry met David McFarlane and Scott Vernon, local owners of Premier Lifestyle Villages, with their vision to create something unique in retirement villages, the rest, as they say, is history.

In his first 12 months on the job Terry has overseen the completion of Settlers new Joseph and Kaipatiki apartment buildings. He took us on a tour and wow!

Overlooking Albany’s Kell Park and native bush reserve, these homes are the last opportunity to buy new in this stunning village.

“While views over the water and bush may not feature Victoria Falls or the amazing wildlife of the Zambezi National Park, they also don’t carry Terry Middlemost, Premier the risk of a bout of malaria,” Lifestyle Villages group CEO. laughs Terry.

Put it like that and we reckon those bush views accompanied

by Settlers superb services and facilities are as good as retirement living gets.

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CHANNEL PEOPLE My Retirement Lifestyle: Annette Gibson

Annette’s Artistic Life By The Sea Annette Gibson is a youthful 80-something, who has been living in her Murrays Bay home since it was designed by her husband in the late 1960’s. The Gibson’s home is believed to be one of the earliest architecturally designed homes on the North Shore and has served the family well for over 45 years. Annette and her husband's four children, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren have all enjoyed plenty of special times in their home over the years.

Annette is now selling to move to Fairview Retirement Village – the new owners will have a very special house to enjoy! Full of energy, Annette has been an artist all her life and now spends her time making beautiful dolls, when she’s not busy socialising!

Before the big move into Fairview, Annette sat down with Channel to answer a few questions about her life on the Shore...

Courtney Bennett: What have you most enjoyed about living in the Bays?

Annette Gibson: It’s very different now, but in the early days I used to love taking my children to the beach.

CB: What was your job prior to retirement?

AG: I taught art over the years and have always painted. I went to art school when I was younger.

CB: What have you enjoyed most about getting older?

AG: I have always loved making friends. It’s a joy to be able to make new friends and have friends at my age. I’m really sociable; I belong to Probus, and I’m always out and about meeting people.

CB: Do you use technology?

AG: No I hate it and I’m not interested at all!

Annette Gibson

CB: What are your thoughts on growing old gracefully?

AG: I’ve never thought about it much but it’s about enjoying life and working hard. I’ve also said if you don’t work hard, everything gets hard!

CB: What’s your advice for young people entering the workforce?

AG: Get a good education. I’m very proud of my children and grandchildren. They have all done remarkably well. One of my grandsons lives in New York and I’ve also got a granddaughter in London.

CB: What has been your favourite age and why?

AG: Probably now. After my husband died it was hard for a while, but I’ve got lots of good friends and my family around me and that’s really satisfying.

CB: Which person have you most admired throughout your life and why?

AG: That’s a hard one for me as I’m not one to put anyone on a pedestal.

But it’s probably my kids - they’ve brought me a lot of joy.

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RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE with Michael Gladding, Barfoot & Thompson

A Very Special Life By The Sea This 809m2 property at 37 Bournemouth Terrace has a special place in Murrays Bay history. Built in the late 1960s by the current family and is believed to be one of the early architecturally designed homes on the North Shore.

Embracing the expansive corner site, located just a few steps from Murrays Bay beach and has served as a wonderful family home for over 45 years.

A creative couple, an architect and artist respectively, the owners wanted to craft a home to accommodate their four children and maximise the incredible coastal setting. The striking design was far ahead of its time, with vertical cedar construction, dramatic roof lines and angles.

The 280m2 home takes full advantage of the gently sloping grounds and is framed with a well-established tree canopy and tropical-style gardens. These afford an excellent sense of privacy from neighbours and the road and create a whimsical place for kids to explore securely.

The voluminous lounge has gallery-style walls and built-in shelving to display art and artefacts and opens out to an intimate courtyard with fish pond. The north-facing dining and kitchen look directly out to sea and capture views of the fleets of yachts on Murrays Bay as well as the islands of the gulf dotted on the horizon.

Downstairs has four bedrooms, a family bathroom and is set up to cater for teenagers perfectly. A large central rumpus/ entertainment room opens to the outdoor living and gardens. A

gate at the bottom of the property opens out onto Beach Road to allow for easy pedestrian access to Murrays Bay beach.

The benefits and appeal of the location are undeniable. It’s in zone for and within walking distance from Murrays Primary, Intermediate and Rangitoto College and a minute’s walk from Murrays Bay beach where a new and improved wharf is currently under construction. This unique property has the proportions, architectural pedigree and potential to complement all kinds of reimagined design concepts for fantastic family living by the sea.

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DUSTY’S ONLINE ADVENTURES: Web stuff made simple

Your Social Media Strategy A social media strategy is an essential part of your business and few businesses can afford to neglect this virtual dimension of modern society. But there’s more to social media than quips and pretty pictures. Here are some things to consider as part of your social media strategy.

Social media is “huuuuuuge” If there’s a single reason to consider a social media strategy, it would have to be the sheer number of people on the internet and using various social media outlets. When I refer to social media I also include blogging, so even if you’re in an industry where it’s unlikely that customers would follow you on Facebook or Twitter, there are possible opportunities to direct customers to a blog where you can discuss and share relevant information.

Social media allows you to monitor, influence, and support The internet, in general, tends to overhype information about social media. A quick search will likely bring up “30 tips for using social media in your business” or “20 ways social media can boost sales”.

While on the face of it these pieces seem to provide a prescriptive sure-fire way to do social media (and generally they are packed with really good advice), they can often make circular arguments or even be contradictory in nature.

In my view, the best way to approach social media is to see it as a way to interact, influence, and support your customer base. It serves as a monitoring tool where you’re able to get an idea of what your customers are thinking and how they feel about your brand, products and services. At the same time, it allows you to talk to customers via social media and give you the opportunity to tell them more about your business, and its products and services.

From a support point of view, social media gives you a mainline to your customers to quickly (and easily) address concerns.

Social media allows you to show more than just your “business” side Social media allows you to show your customers what happens behind the scenes at your business. It allows you to profile the work you do, how you do it, and more importantly, people and culture. These are things that will endear customers to your brand.

Furthermore, if you support worthy causes you’re able to promote these to your customers, growing support for these causes while also demonstrating your business’ social corporate responsibility.

Social media lets you provide a deeper level of customer service while showing off your expertise Social media lets you address customer service issues quickly and transparently.

The world is watching, so showcase your best customer service. There’s also an opportunity to share knowledge, demonstrating your depth of expertise in your field.

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Social media is just plain fun!

From Fox News to Science Dump to my local community page, I get a barrage of news and updates on my feeds about what’s happening down the road, around the world, and in the greater solar system.

And from specials at my favourite supermarket to what’s happening with my favourite DC Comics heroes, social media allows me to keep up with a massive amount of information. Being a “good citizen” by sharing and promoting local events and success stories is as important for individuals as it is for businesses.

Key tips for a good social media strategy 1. Resolve problems with unhappy customers quickly and graciously.

Don’t get defensive, even if it is sometimes difficult not to do so! If the problem can’t be solved quickly for whatever reason, don’t deliberate back and forth with the customer on the social media channel.

2. Keep things positive and encourage your customers and followers to share what they like.

Don’t be neurotic. Don’t overreact. Never scold.

3. Don’t clone content across channels.

Tailor your content for Facebook, Twitter 4. The people responsible for your social media messages should know what they’re doing.

The intern should never be allowed to manage your social media channels. If you’re uncomfortable with doing it yourself, call in an expert.

5. Your message is more than just promoting your sale, your size, or your success as a business.

Include a peek behind the scenes, relevant and appealing stories, and community-related involvement.

Don’t be afraid to consult a professional. Most good web developers also have social media management skills or partner companies specialising in social media. Talk to your web or marketing company about how to best manage your social media strategy.

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FAIRVIEW LIFESTYLE VILLAGE

On the Buses Remember when retirement meant sitting back and growing old? Not anymore! Today’s retirees are increasingly fit, active and not afraid of hard work. Hence the growth of lifestyle villages such as Fairview, where we met Trevor Turner and his wife Paula.

Like many of his neighbours in this lovely garden village of freestanding villas and low-rise apartments, Trevor works.

“I come from a family of workers,” Trevor tells us.

“People from Lancashire who worked in the cotton mills, 12 hours a day under hard and trying conditions. It’s what you do, how you get on in life.”

In his ‘retirement’ Trevor works as a driver on the buses carrying special ‘”All aboard!” Trevor Turner at the wheel. needs children to and from school, as well as elderly residents of a North Shore rest home on trips and excursions. Trevor and Paula’s neighbours at Fairview number a teacher, an active JP and a member of the Police.

This strong work ethic and a philosophy of what you put in is what you get out of life saw Trevor and Paula emigrating to New Zealand in 1975, building successful careers, raising three children on Auckland’s North Shore and enjoying 52 years of marriage.

“We’ve had a lot of fun and happiness along the way.

Seeing our children well educated and now happily married.

Grandchildren, travel, friends through work, church and for the past 13 years the many new friendships and activities here at Fairview,” Paula says.

The buses are a part time job for Trevor so in his spare time he calls the housie at Fairview’s Lodge; acts as one of the ‘cellarmen’ at village social functions; participates with the Fairview singers along with Paula; and still finds time to follow the English football league and his team, Oldham Athletic AFC. “What we like about Fairview is that you can do your own thing or be as sociable as you choose. It’s a terrific neighbourhood.”

And a hardworking one! Looking around we get the feeling that hard work just may be the secret of eternal youth…

There are a very limited number of apartments and villas available at Fairview Lifestyle Village, 21 Fairview Ave. Albany (off Oteha Valley Rd). Call Village Manager Michelle Wainhouse on 4773900 for more information or to view.

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GUNDRY'S GRUMBLES

Simon Gundry is a Devonport and North Shore identity, and character, who is known for calling a spade a spade. He is a director of contracting company Gill & Gundry, is an enthusiastic and active sailor (past crew-member of Ceramco New Zealand and Lion New Zealand in Whitbread Round The World races and Shockwave in Admiral’s Cup) and is a life member of the North Shore Rugby Football Club. This is his regular and lively contribution to Channel Magazine.

Stadium a 'no brainer'

Simon Gundry

I see, a couple of days ago, the talk about a stadium on the waterfront may actually come to fruition. I wrote about this many, many months ago in one of my columns, that we would be mad not to take the opportunity to build a 35,000 – 45,000 seat stadium on our harbour edge adjacent to the Viaduct precinct. Surely to God, this must happen.

I have been very fortunate to spend many nights watching the San Francisco Giants play in their beautiful stadium in the San Francisco Bay, very close to the main downtown central area.

It is indeed the most perfect place for a stadium. This city is not big enough to have all these stupid stadiums around the place, we should have one central stadium where the Warriors, the Blues and the All Blacks could play and where one could buy a season ticket for all events. It is a no brainer. The ferry boats are there from the North Shore, the trains are there from the other suburbs and the huge parking buildings are there, and mostly empty at night. All the restaurants and bars in the Viaduct area are there for the pre and post match functions. The new Auckland Convention Centre would be a short stroll away.

The current stadiums are getting old and hard to get to, and I personally hate the journey to Eden Park on a Friday night to watch a Blues game.

I think we need some driving party to get this plan together and get it built. I saw recently that it takes four years to build a stadium, the new stadium for the San Francisco 49’ers built down in the Santa Clara Valley, or more commonly known as Silicone Valley, took under a year to build and it seats 65,000 people. We can build one in a year in this country, mind you it might take four years to get approval, the way we run things.

I see the old Masonic Hotel development in Devonport, after it was agreed that part of it would be a café, has now been changed to offices. Just another tweak from the original conditions, like the inside of the wonderful old hotel is now an empty void of concrete block walls, except maybe for a corner front door, this is the only thing left of the original building. I don’t know why we bother going through all these consents and approvals, that no one adheres to, and no one enforces, so why bother. The whole site has now been running for over two years, and it will be another two years before it is all completed. What a shambles, and what a damned shame. A wonderful iconic old pub that was so much a part of Devonport.

After my rambles around Devonport with a couple of young kids over Christmas, I wandered up on a recent beautiful Saturday morning to North Head and watched the sun come up, sitting on the old gun emplacement and looking down towards Browns’ Island, the bottom end of Waiheke Island and, further out, the outline of Coromandel. Watching the sun’s rays, the dawning of a brand new day. My mind imagined all the shipping movements that had happened between North Head and Bastion Point over the history of the Harbour. There would have been millions of people and thousands of ships pass by this headland I was sitting on over the years. The first early Maori in their wakas, finding the Waitemata as a safe haven from the ocean. The early settler ships, full of expectant settlers arriving on unknown shores, full of trepidation for their first

days in a new land. Trading ships, the early whalers, looking for supplies, fur traders, fishing boats, the early pioneers – all passed by this small hand fist of a headland.

The 1905 All Blacks arriving back into the Harbour after their year away, the first official NZ touring team, and being greeted by thousands of people in downtown Auckland. WW1 soldiers leaving on the great adventure of war, with so many never seeing the blue waters and green lands of NZ again. Teddy Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet lay dormant in the harbour for many days on its Round the World tour starting in 1907, over 14,000 American sailors on board the fleet of ships.

In the 1930’s, during the Depression years, Johnny Wray built “Ngataki” from timber he had found around the Hauraki Gulf, and was made famous when he wrote his book “South Sea Vagabonds” – if you haven’t read it, you should.

Then again in 1939, soldiers leaving for another World War and in 1942 the mysterious arrival of an entire American fleet one morning, the first invasion of the Americans into NZ, their stopping off stage in the Pacific on their way to Japan, and then, hundreds of movements of American warships and Liberty boats bringing much needed supplies to NZ and for the forward operations of the fleet to the Pacific Islands.

The 1950’s and 60’s immigrant boats came along, bringing the Ten Pound Poms to NZ, the “Oriana” the “Southern Star” and the same ships some years later taking young New Zealanders off on their OE’s.

In the 1960’s I can remember half of Auckland going down to Princes Wharf to look at a huge yacht called the “Nam Sang” which sat there for many weeks. No-one had ever seen a yacht that big, goodness me, it was some 60 odd feet long. Then NZ started to stamp its own authority on yacht racing with “Fidelis” winning the 1966 Sydney Hobart Race, the first NZ yacht to do so, and then the “Rainbow II” winning it on handicap a year or so later.

Then, after the “Nam Sang”, came a flurry of ocean going racing yachts, “Kialoa”; “Windward Passage”; “Ondine” and “Ragamuffin”, ocean racing greyhounds of the day.

Then the Whitbread around the World Race arrived here in the 1970’s with the magnificent “Condor of Bermuda” with it’s yellow spinnaker pumping adrenaline into young men’s hearts. Those fabulous Whitbread send offs, with NZ yachts taking part, “Ceramco”, “Lion”; “NZ Endeavour”; “Steinlager II” and “Outward Bound” taking NZ crews around the world in a great endurance event.

Now we have the endless line of car carriers, cruise ships and container boats trooping up and down the channel day and night. I walked down the side of North Head, with the sun now bright in the sky, with the absolute knowledge that I had been sitting on a truly great world headland. We live in an absolutely beautiful city.

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RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Barfoot & Thompson, Takapuna

Contemporary Designer Style By Day, New York By Night, 17A Parr Terrace, Castor Bay You will experience an incredible feeling of being uplifted to a very special place as you walk into this stunning architecturally designed four bedroom home.

Built of all the best materials, the layout is not only very practical, but clever. The two living areas offer options for whatever mood might take you. A tranquil relaxed read overlooking the luxurious pool setting, or be spellbound at dusk by the extraordinary expansive city/sea views. You really will think you are in New York.

Designed to entertain, the central kitchen opens to the pool, both living spaces capturing views from different angles throughout. Your friends won't want to leave.

The location is so convenient with beaches, cafes and all the best school zones to choose from. So much to offer.

The three car garaging along with plenty of off street parking offer space for all the family to park. This home will appeal to a broad range of buyers so don't miss out.

Built of all the best materials, the layout is not only very practical, but clever.

Pam Riley Residential Sales M 021 949 401 AH 09 489 2767 P 09 489 5084 Cnr Lake Road & Blomfield Spa, Takapuna

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CHANNEL FEATURE PROPERTIES Andrew Dorreen, Precision Real Estate

One of Campbells Bays Finest Estates 33 and 35 View Road, Campbells Bay One of the finest estates alluringly situated in one of the most desirable streets in Campbells Bay. Set upon a 2500m2 clifftop site, this 650m2 home is perfectly orientated and designed to capture all day sun. This classic Cape Cod property boasts six elegant bedrooms, a very large office, four lavish bathrooms, four generous light-filled living areas and outdoor living spaces second to none.

Ground floor living areas are fronted by lush landscaped grounds, including a romantic dining enclave for alfresco dining.

Metres from the water and literally a moments stroll to Campbells Bay’s vibrant village, this home offers a unique and enviable

lifestyle choice for those wanting everything at their fingertips, complemented by a breath-taking view. Features include; American and English Oak flooring and beautiful timber joinery and ceilings.

Originally designed to feature a tennis court, there is an additional area of land which is perfect for an additional residence to be developed if desired.

Do not miss the opportunity to complete your family dream and enter into this exclusive enclave of prime properties. A viewing will not disappoint. *Tender – Sold Prior

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The Lakefront Estate Of A Lifetime Shakespeare Road, Milford Located just a flat 4-5 minute walk from Milford´s bustling village, lies the most private and expansive lakefront estate to be offered publicly to the market in recent years. Occupying over a half acre of landscaped grounds, the privacy of the home is truly unrivalled. Mature vegetation frames the boundary leaving you with a feeling of being a world away from the hub of Milford and all it's amenities. The site benefits from sun, from early morning right through till sunset, thanks to expansive living on both sides of the property. Strongly constructed of rendered brick this solid

home has just undergone recent remodelling with new bathrooms, parquet flooring and complete repainting of the interior and exterior. Offering four large bedrooms, three expansive living areas, large decking and expansive landscaped grounds, the family will have room to grow and enjoy the benefits of an uncompromised lakefront lifestyle. Do not miss your chance to secure one of the most breathtaking, large land holdings that front Lake Pupuke.

This is a lakefront estate of a lifetime. *Expressions of Interest – Sold Prior

Perfectly Proportioned Saltburn Road Townhouse 23A Saltburn Road

Located on the seaward side of Milford´s famed golden mile, 23A Saltburn Road is an immaculately presented 3 bedroom plus office townhouse, elegantly renovated (2008 CCC) and perfectly proportioned. Offering great natural light, all day sun and very good privacy, this 220m2 ideally situated townhouse has a lot to offer for the downsizer or small family. Living is upstairs and the elevation gives a fantastic spacious feel, aided by lush landscaping and no immediate neighbours. A spacious modern kitchen forms the hub of the entertaining area, and flows onto both a spacious lounge or sunroom and also a generous dining and second lounge area. The home has a gas fire and

a heat pump to ensure comfort all year round. Downstairs there are three good sized bedrooms including the master suite with ensuite and walk in wardrobe as well as a generous office. Outside low maintenance grounds and extensive landscaping frame the boundary and give a tropical feel. Overall a fantastic opportunity to purchase a low maintenance townhouse within five minutes flat walk from Milford shops and two minutes to the beach. Enquire now - these homes are always in demand, do not miss your opportunity.

Expressions of Interest closes Wednesday 22nd April 2016 at 4pm (unless sold prior)

Contact Andrew Dorreen for further information about these spectacular real estate offerings.

Andrew has sold 295 million dollars' worth of real estate since January 2013 at an average of over 3 million dollars per sale.

January 2015 was his biggest month - with over 30 million dollars' worth sold.

Contact Andrew Dorreen today - North Shore's Top End Specialist.

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by Doc? (8) 6 The panel misconstrued "This thing's bigger than 12 Happy's howl about Witch's final ingredient: both of us!" (8) Sneezy's heart! (6) 7 After first month with Paul, at it constantly (2,3,2) 14 Attractive person, used to pick up signals (4) 8/24 Potter ('Arry, good sort) breaking Big Ben, say 15 Dopey proved not to be home to 1/9 (9) (5,8) 18 Space chicken gets you entangled? (9) 13 Flatter work about backward vicar to get pay 20 E.g. McDonald's, place you'd find Sleepy (4) increase (10) 23 Not at first working to make things go 16 Adding machine, or one used for crash testing? (9) smoothly (6) 17 Grumpy to admit parking in heavy rain (8) 24 See 8 Down 19 Accept without evidence worker having lie-in 26 See 5 Down around five (7) 27 Tells you where to find "OKE" - could make 21 Was impertinent, like Bottom? (7) cognoscenti laugh? (2-5) 22 Cashew tree seen duing Oaxaca journey (6) 28 See 29 23 Offensive commander rising before musicians (5) 29/28 Bashful going west in the last big thunderstorm; 25 But she wasn't a "blight on" children's books! (4) with 5/26, a 1/9 memoir (5,3,6)

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