Channel Magazine July 2015

SCHOOL'S OUT! Lots of holiday ideas inside, including Grandma McGarvey & Grandpa’s Slippers at The PumpHouse!

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July 2015 Grand completion opening weekend

Metlifecare's The Poynton retirement village.

Pregnancy Yoga with Marika - $10

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Matariki rhymetime and crafts

Devonport Library, 10am - 11.30am

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

The Rose Centre, 9:30am

Mairangi Arts Centre, 1st-19th July

Jermaine Reihana: Te Matahi Exhibition Depot Artspace, Devonport, until 15th July

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

Creative Kids Yoga - Exciting themes for 4-6 & 7-10 yrs Artspace, Devonport, Michaela 0212290197, 4.45-5.45pm www.yogikids.co.nz (Every Wednesday In June)

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club

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

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead

Point Blank Productions at The Rose Centre, 8pm

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Takapuna Senior Citizens (Every Tuesday)

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

North Shore Bays Scrabble Club (Every Tuesday)

Crystal Visions Holistic Market

Dementia Social Group (Every Monday)

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am-3pm

St Georges Presbyterian Church, 10:30am

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

Devonport Craft & Fine Food Market

Bowls (Every Monday)

Scrabble (Every Tuesday)

Devonport Community House, 32 Clarence Street, 10am-2pm

Pick & Mix - Magic and Comedy with Jarred Fell

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9:15am

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Yoga for Mums and Pre-schoolers (Every Tuesday)

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Bruce Mason Centre, 10:30am-12noon, FREE

Devonport Community House, 1:15pm-2pm

Yin Yoga with Marney Schaumann

North Shore Brass presents CONTEST PRELUDE

North Shore Twilight Croquet - 6pm (Every Tuesday)

The Yoga Shed, The Yoga Shed, Bayswater, 8-9:15pm Visit www.marney-schaumann.com

Birkenhead College Theatre, Door Sales, 3:30pm

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North Shore Photography Salon

North Shore Croquet Club, Devonport, $10 bring salad plate

Kids learn to knit

Devonport Library, 10am-12noon

Yoga Classes with Linda Tjoen (Every Wednesday)

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

Fairy Ballet with Made to Move (Every Wednesday)

Devonport Community House 2pm. $7 a lesson.

Contact Chloe 0212920252. www.madetomovedance.com

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club

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

The Lady Killers ‘In The Neighbourhood’ The Rose Centre, 7:30pm

Matariki night sky

Devonport Library, 6pm-8pm

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

Browns Bay Market

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Matariki rhymetime and crafts

Devonport Library, 10am - 11.30am

Shore Tenpin Seniors

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Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

Anzac Road Car park, 6am – noon

Pregnancy Yoga with Marika - $10

Dementia Social Group

Pick & Mix - A Morning with the Royal New Zealand Ballet

Devonport Garden Club

Bruce Mason Centre, 10:30am-12noon, FREE

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

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Yin Yoga with Marney Schaumann The Baby & Kids Market

Takapuna Primary School, 9am-Noon Takapuna Markets (Every Sunday) Takapuna central Car park, 6am

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Shore Tenpin Seniors

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

Dementia Social Group

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St Georges Presbyterian Church, 10:30am

Browns Bay Market

Anzac Road Car park, 6am – noon

Pregnancy Yoga with Marika - $10 The Rose Centre, 9:30am

Auckland Vintage Jazz Society

Takapuna Boating Club, 7pm-9:30pm

Takapuna central Car park, 6am

Browns Bay Market

Anzac Road Car park, 6am – noon

Pregnancy Yoga with Marika - $10 The Rose Centre, 9:30am

Bruce Mason Centre, 10:30am-12noon, FREE

"Go Back for Murder" by Agatha Christie The PumpHouse Theatre, 4pm

Winter Concert Series - Rangitoto College Choirs

Tai Chi For Beginners (Every Tuesday)

Bruce Mason Centre, 15-18 July, 10:30-11:30am & 1-2pm

Adults DanceFit with Made to Move (Every Tuesday)

Artspace, Devonport, Michaela 0212290197, 4.45-5.45pm

Caterpillars

Creative Kids Yoga - Exciting themes for 4-6 & 7-10 yrs

Takapuna Senior Citizens

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

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Soft toy sleepover is back!

Devonport Library, 5pm-7pm

Artrageous Exhibition

Mairangi Arts Centre, 22nd July-1st August

Peggy Pearl Knitters Group (Every Wednesday)

Bowls

TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS (Every Tuesday) Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Yoga Classes with Linda Tjoen

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS (Every Tuesday)

Yin Yoga with Marney Schaumann

North Shore Twilight Croquet - 6pm (Every Tuesday)

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

Dementia Social Group

Beach Haven Community Centre, 10:15am (every Wednesday) Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 5 classes for $40, 11am

Creative Kids Yoga - Exciting themes for 4-6 & 7-10 yrs

Sunnynook Community Centre, 6:15pm

Artspace, Devonport, Michaela 0212290197, 4.45-5.45pm www.yogikids.co.nz (Every Wednesday In June)

North Shore Croquet Club, Devonport, $10 bring salad plate

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St Georges Presbyterian Church, 10:30am

Bowls

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Yin Yoga with Marney Schaumann

The Yoga Shed, The Yoga Shed, Bayswater, 8-9:15pm Visit www.marney-schaumann.com

St Georges Church, Takapuna, 2pm

Takapuna Senior Citizens

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

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North Shore Bays Scrabble Club

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

Cards 500 or Canasta

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm

English Conversation Group

Beach Haven Community Centre, 10:15am

Peggy Pearl Knitters Group

Yoga Classes with Linda Tjoen

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

Creative Kids Yoga - Exciting themes for 4-6 & 7-10 yrs

Devonport Community House, 1:15pm-2pm

Artspace, Devonport, Michaela 0212290197, 4.45-5.45pm www.yogikids.co.nz (Every Wednesday In June)

Adults DanceFit with Made to Move (Every Tuesday)

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club

Yoga for Mums and Pre-schoolers

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

Contact chloe 0212920252 www.madetomovedance.com

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Devonport Community House, 10:30am-12pm

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

"Go Back for Murder" by Agatha Christie The PumpHouse Theatre, 7:30pm

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Devonport Community House, 10:30am-12pm

English Conversation Group

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

Pick & Mix - Musical Theatre with NYTC

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

English Conversation Group (Every Wednesday)

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

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

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Tai Chi For Beginners (Every Tuesday)

North Shore Bays Scrabble Club

The Yoga Shed, The Yoga Shed, Bayswater, 8-9:15pm Visit www.marney-schaumann.com

Takapuna Markets (Every Sunday)

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

Morning Melodies

Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

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Yoga Classes with Linda Tjoen

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

Contact chloe 0212920252 www.madetomovedance.com

The Yoga Shed, The Yoga Shed, Bayswater, 8-9:15pm

Peggy Pearl Knitters Group (Every Wednesday)

Cards 500 or Canasta (Every Tuesday)

Sunnynook Community Centre, 6:15pm

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Devonport Library, 10am-12noon

Beginners Tai Chi For Health (Every Tuesday)

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

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

Kids learn to knit

Devonport Community House, 10:30am-12pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm

Bowls

The Kennedy Park WWII Trust Tunnel Opening

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Devonport Community House 9.15am. $7 a lesson.

Contact chloe 0212920252 www.madetomovedance.com Sunnynook Community Hall, 11am

St Georges Presbyterian Church, 10:30am

The Rose Centre, 9:30am

2+ Mini-Movers with Made to Move (Every Tuesday)

July 2015

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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Dementia Social Group

Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 10am

Devonport Toy Library - 700+ toys available for hire

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

School Holidays Activities: LEGO, Cupcakes, Jewellery Shore City Mall. 7th-17th April, 10am-2pm

Saturday

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

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

Contact chloe 0212920252. www.madetomovedance.com

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 5 classes for $40, 9am Takapuna Senior Citizens Hall, 5 classes for $40, 12noon

Mairangi BayWeekly Farmers Market Browns Bay Circus Skills Workshop Hobsonville Point Farmers Market

Inside an old seaplane hangar down at The Landing (next to Hobsonville Point ferry terminal), Sat & Sun 9am-1pm

Devonport Community House, 9.15am www.yogikids.co.nz (Every Friday IN MAY)

Milford Collective Market

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

Crystal Visions Holistic Market

Tenpin Bowling at Xtreme Entertainment Centre, 12:30pm

Keep Fit

Metlifecare's Green Gables,The 8amPoynton retirement village.

Green 8amReserve, 11am-1pm BrownsGables, Bay Grass

Yoga Classes with Linda Tjoen (Every Friday)

Song & Story YOGA - Fun Yoga Journeys 2.5-4 years

60’s Up Exercises

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Grand completion opening weekend Mairangi Bay Farmers Market

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am-2pm Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am-4pm

Children's Book Reading - Takarunga Playcentre Fundraising

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

Devonport Community House, 32 Clarence Street, 2:30-4pm

Dementia Social Group

Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 10am

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

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

ShoreUpTenpin Seniors 60’s Exercises

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

Takapuna(Every Rumikub SeniorFriday) Citizens,

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

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Song & Story YOGA - Fun Yoga Journeys 2.5-4 years "Made to Move" Preschool Devonport Community House,dance 9.15amand movement class,

2 - 5years. $7 per lesson. Held at Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Takapuna Senior Citizens (Every9.15-9.45am Friday) (Every Friday) Auburn Street Reserve, Takapuna.

Scrabble Fridays, The Strand, 9.45am-noon

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

2+ Mini-movers with MoveReserve, (EveryTakapuna FRI) 10 Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall,Made AuburntoStreet

Keep Fit Shore Tenpin Seniors

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

Taitamariki Girl guides hall 0212920252 9.15am. $7 (Every a lesson.

10.30am Contact Chloe Pryor Friday) Contact chloe 0212920252. www.madetomovedance.com

Keep Fit

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

Stellar: Bright Ideas at Smales Farm

Kicks off TONIGHT! Running every night until 12th July, 6pm

Rumikub Yoga Classes Milford Senior Citizens with Linda Hall,Tjoen 9am Milford classes Mums &Senior Bubs:Citizens Movie Hall, and 5Hot Drinkfor for$40, just9am $12

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market Mairangi Bay 8am Farmers Market Green Gables, Green Gables, 8am

Milford Markets BrownsVillage Bay Weekly Circus Skills Workshop

Children's Book Reading Fundraising Event Browns Bay Weekly Circus Workshop, Devonport Community House,Skills Saturday 4th July, 11am-1pm.

2:30pm-4pm .

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Milford Centre, 10am-2pm BrownsTown Bay Grass Reserve, 11am-1pm

Hobsonville Point Farmers Market

Inside an old seaplane hangar down at The Landing (next to Hobsonville Point ferry terminal), Sat & Sun 9am-1pm

Kicks off Thursday 9th July at 6pm Running until Sunday 12th July

Ice Skate Tour

Takapuna Primary School Hall, 9-6pm

The Great Kiwi Open Mic Show

Takapuna Senior Hall, 5 classes Every Friday, The Citizens Vic, Devonport, 11am for $40, 12noon

Spirit Rising at The Rose Centre, Belmont, 7pm Entry by Gold Coin Donation

Every Wednesday: Devonport JETS run 3km or 5km Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, King Edward Parade, 6pm.

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

Tenpin at Xtreme Entertainment Centre, 12:30pm Milford Bowling Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Dementia Social Group

Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 10am

60’s Up Exercises

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Takapuna Senior Citizens, Rumikub

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

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Rumikub Scrabble Fridays, The Strand, 9.45am-noon Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am

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

Every Friday, Vic, Devonport, 11am Contact chloeThe 0212920252. www.madetomovedance.com

Keep Fit

BowlsClasses with Linda Tjoen Yoga

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 51pm classes for $40, 9am Takapuna Senior Hall, 5 classes for $40, 12noon The Poynton ArtCitizens Show Opening 4pm, The Poynton, RSVP: To Gail on 09 488 5710, Free event, Roller Coasters. All 55-up welcome.

(Every Friday) exhibition open at forXtreme 1 month – call Gail to Centre, view. 12:30pm Tenpin Bowling Entertainment

BOOK LAUNCH: ANATOMY by Jamie Trower Wilson Centre Conference Room, 5:30pm

Bowls

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

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

60’s Exercises ShoreUpTenpin Seniors

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

Keep Fit

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

Takapuna Senior Citizens, Rumikub

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

The PumpHouse Theatre, 7:30pm

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Launch for newlyMarket relocated Hobsonville Point Mairangievent Bay Farmers Farmers Market Green Gables, 8am

'The Landing', Seaplane Hangar (opp Hobsonville Ferry Terminal) Birkenhead Artisanwww.hobsonvillepointfarmersmarket.co.nz Market 9am to 1pm, Website: Highbury Phone: 021Community 209 1758 House, 9am-1pm

North Harbour Ostomy Society Inc General Meeting

Northcote Senior Citizen Hall. New ostomates welcome, 10am for a 10:30am start.

BOOK LAUNCH: ANATOMY by Jamie Trower Hobsonville Point Farmers Market Wilson Centre Conference Room, 5:30pm at their new Thursday location. (Launches 16th July 15th-16th)

Devonport Library, 10:30am-12noon

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"Made Move"The Preschool dance and movement class, ScrabbletoFridays, Strand, 9.45am-noon 2 - 5years. $7 per lesson. Held at Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, 2+ Mini-movers with Takapuna.

Made to Move (Every FRI) Auburn Street Reserve, 9.15-9.45am Taitamariki Girl guides hall 9.15am. $7 a lesson.

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

Contacttochloe 0212920252. www.madetomovedance.com Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Auburn Street Reserve, Takapuna 10 Yoga Classes Tjoen 10.30am Contactwith ChloeLinda Pryor 0212920252 Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 5 classes for $40, 9am Rumikub Takapuna Senior Citizens Hall, 5 classes for $40, 12noon Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am Bowls Mums Bubs:Citizens Movie Hall, and 1pm Hot Drink for just $12 Milford & Senior

"Go Back for Murder" by Agatha Christie

Browns Bay In Weekly CircusLight SkillsExhibition Workshop Tim Flower: a Different

Star Wars day

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Dementia Dementia Social Social Group Group

Green Gables, 8am Depot Artspace, Devonport, 18th July-5th August Browns Bay Grass Reserve, 11am-1pm Depot Artspace, Devonport, 18th July-5th August

2+ Mini-movers with Made to Move (Every FRI) Mums & Bubs: Moviehall and9.15am.

Hot Drink just $12 Taitamariki Girl guides $7 afor lesson.

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Mairangi Bay Farmers Tiny Travelling Gallery Market

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market Green Gables, 8am

Browns Bay Weekly Circus Skills Workshop Crystal Visions Holistic Market

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Browns Senior Bay Grass Reserve, Milford Citizens Hall, 11am-1pm 10am-3pm

Silly Cow, TheIndoor Rose Sunday Centre, Afternoon Belmont, 8pm Browns Bay Market

(every evening 18th -12 22nd).

Bookings: North Shore Leisure, Bute Road, 11am09 445 9900 info@rosecentre.co.nz

ST AIDAN'S JAZZ CONCERT - New Orleans Joymakers

St. Aidan's Presbyterian Church in Northcote, 2pm For enquiries/ tickets phone Pat 480 5749 or Dalia 480 9450.

"Go Back for Murder" by Agatha Christie

"Go Back for Murder" by Agatha Christie Silly Cow, The Rose Centre, Belmont, 8pm The PumpHouse Theatre (every evening 18th - 22nd).

Running from 23rd July - 2nd August

The PumpHouse Theatre, 2pm & 7:30pm

Every Friday, The Vic, Devonport, 11am

"Go Back for Murder" by Agatha Christie Bowls The PumpHouse Theatre, 7:30pm Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

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

"Go Back for Murder" by Agatha Christie The PumpHouse Theatre, 7:30pm

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Takapuna Senior Citizens, Rumikub

Milford Senior Scrabble Fridays Citizens 9.45am-noon Hall, 9am The Strand,Senior Takapuna Contact Elise 4438554 Takapuna Citizens, ScrabbletoFridays, "Made Move"The Preschool Strand, 9.45am-noon dance and movement class, 2 - 5years. $7 per lesson. Held at Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, 2+ Mini-movers with Made to Move (Every FRI) Auburn Street Reserve, Takapuna. 9.15-9.45am Taitamariki Girl guides hall 9.15am. $7 a lesson.

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

Contacttochloe 0212920252. www.madetomovedance.com Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Auburn Street Reserve, Takapuna 10 Yoga Classes Tjoen 10.30am Contactwith ChloeLinda Pryor 0212920252 Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 5 classes for $40, 9am Rumikub Takapuna Senior Citizens Hall, 5 classes for $40, 12noon Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am

Roller All 55-up (Every Mums Coasters. & Bubs: Movie and welcome.

Hot Drink for justFriday) $12 Tenpin Bowling at Xtreme Entertainment Centre, 12:30pm Every Friday, The Vic, Devonport, 11am

"Go Back for Murder" by Agatha Christie Bowls The PumpHouse Theatre, 7:30pm Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market Green Gables, 8am

Browns Bay Point Weekly Circus Market Skills Workshop Hobsonville Farmers

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BrownsanBay Reserve, 11am-1pm Inside oldGrass seaplane hangar down at The Landing (next to Hobsonville Point ferry terminal), Sat & Sun 9am-1pm

Mokuhanga Traditional Japanese Printmaking

Weekend Workshop at Lake House Arts Centre, 10am-4pm

Browns Bay Indoor Sunday Afternoon Market North Shore Leisure, 12 Bute Road, 11am

Browns Bay Weekly Circus Skills Workshop Browns Bay Grass Reserve, 11am-1pm

"Go Back for Murder" by Agatha Christie The PumpHouse Theatre, 2pm & 7:30pm

Mokuhanga Traditional Japanese Printmaking Weekend Workshop at with LakeMarika House Arts Pregnancy Yoga - $10Centre Saturday 1st August Sunday9.30am-11am.

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CONTENTS Cover Feature

Takapuna Beach

94 Tim Bray Productions

30 Beach Access with the TBBA 44 Shop in Takapuna

Features 06 I've Been Positively Thinking

Milford

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Shop the Shore

Milford News

34 Channel Feature: Tim Oughton 38 Channel Feature: Sian Jaquet 54 Channel People - I Love What I Do:

Tamsin Fynn 60 Channel People - I Love My Sport:

Steve Jackson 66 Channel People - Community Gem:

Aathira Nair 70 Channel Feature: Jim Davern 84 Channel People - I Love Where I Live:

Vanessa Lomax 91

The Healthy Channel: John Appleton

Devonport 84 Devonport News

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Arts 26 The Vic 95 Mairangi Arts Centre 96 Lake House Arts Centre 97 Northart 98 The PumpHouse

136 The Channel Crossword

99 Rose Centre

Out & About

Education

02 BNZ Community Calendar

100 Kristin School

07 Out & About on the Shore

102 Pinehurst School

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104 Westlake Boys' High School

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Eating Out

106 Westlake Girls' High School

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Feature Restaurant: Burger Bach

108 Long Bay College

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Feature Restaurant: Al Forno

110 Takapuna Grammar

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Eating Out: Restaurant Listings

111 Rosmini College

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From the Editor

Janet Marshall

Claudia Renford, Heather Vermeer, Crystal Sharp, and Aidan Bennett.

It’s Play Time on the Shore!

School holidays? Again? That’s been the reaction among many North Shore mums I know as these winter weeks off school have crept up on us all rather like a pantomime bad guy!

Before you find yourself saying ‘he’s behind you!’, make the most of all that’s on offer across the Shore this month for kids large and small. In this issue, we’re bursting with ideas of local venues to visit, activities to aim for and beautiful treats to buy for the lovely little people in your lives.

Our colourful cover teases The PumpHouse’s July production that incorporates a couple of Kiwi classic characters - firstly, Grandma McGarvey - the indomitable elderly energy ball who leads an adventurous life.

Secondly, the tales of Grandpa’s Slippers will be brought to life by the Tim Bray Productions’ show, which runs until 18th July. If you’ve never taken your child along to any of the local theatre shows - it’s time! The Rose Centre and Bruce Mason Centre also have plenty to keep the kids entertained these holidays, and holiday programmes are also aplenty at Lake House Arts, Mairangi Arts Centre, YMCA, and many of our fabulous community centres and sports venues across the Shore.

Continuing on a child-related theme, last month I met an inspirational speaker at a Pinehurst School event. Sian Jaquet is an engaging character who has used personal challenges as a catalyst for helping other parents, and

businesspeople, building a global audience for her unique style of coaching from right here on the Shore.

And ahead of this issue, our publisher Aidan Bennett met new Executive Principal of Kristin School, Tim Oughton to talk about his life and his vision for taking Kristin forward and helping its students to achieve their potential.

You can read about plenty more gems in our community through our Channel People Q & As, and see who’s been spotted ‘Out & About’ at Shore events last month - always a popular part of our mag!

Don’t spend this winter in hibernation - fire up some family fun! Memories are made of this.

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I've Been (positively) Thinking…

Thinking about bright things...

This month I have been thinking about rewarding our bright youngsters. For many years I have been fortunate to be involved with the North Harbour Club Charitable Trust. This is a group of our region’s leaders in business, education and the community who come together for the good of the region.This year the North Harbour Club is celebrating 20 years since a forward thinking group established the club back in the mid-90’s.

A key driver for the club is the annual AIMES Awards. This is a programme that unashamedly rewards excellence achieved by bright young people of the North Shore and wider North Harbour area. The AIMES Awards covers a wide spectrum – including the Arts (A); IT, Innovation and Science (I); Music (M); Education (E); Sport (S); and Service to the Community. High achievers in each of these categories are awarded monetary grants to assist them in their careers. A total of close to $1.7 million has been awarded since the inception of the awards. Up to $180,000 will be dished out in grants in the 2015 AIMES Awards.

Applications for the 2015 AIMES Awards opened in late June and close on August 7th. Judging will take place for around a two month period after applications close and then the awards will be made at a gala dinner held on Friday November 13th.

This year there is a new Junior AIMES Awards section (10 to 13 years of age) as well as the AIMES Awards (up to 25 years of age). Grants are also made

in an Emerging AIMES Awards category. For more information visit: http://www.northharbourclub.co.nz If you are a young person achieving high standards in what you do I encourage you to make an application. Or you may be reading this and know such a person, so please encourage them to apply.

They could receive a grant of over $30,000 as the AIMES Award Supreme Winner; $15,000 as a AIMES Category Winner; $5,000 as an AIMES Emerging Talent Award recipient; $3,000 as Junior AIMES Award recipient.

I’ve Been (positively)

Thinking...

By Aidan Bennett aidan@benefitz.co.nz Twitter: @AidanLBennett

Thinking about Bright Ideas...

The Smales family has always been a massive contributor to the North Shore community and they are doing it again with an initiative called 'Stellar' coming up for four nights this month at Smales Farm. A free event for all the family.

'Stellar: Bright Ideas at Smales Farm' will bring a magical glow to the Shore this winter. You are invited to come along after sundown and wander

Previous AIMES Music Award Winner (2010) and AIMES Judging Panel Chair Andrea Davies at the AIMES Awards launch held in late June

the enchanting pathway through seven magnificent light installations, each celebrating the arrival of the Matariki (or Seven Sisters) constellation in the winter night sky.

It sounds very special… you are invited to take the journey by foot as the stars look down and get a front-row view of the optic wonderland. Or, if the fresh winter air sounds a little daunting, be wowed by the seven compelling contemporary light installations from the comfort of your vehicle along the drive-through route. There will be food and refreshments on site, to make this a real night-time treat for families and friends to share.

Smales Farm Stellar is inspired by 2015 being UNESCO's International Year of Light, celebrating creative and intriguing ways of experiencing light in communities.

'Stellar: Bright Ideas at Smales Farm' kicks off on Thursday 9th and runs nightly until Sunday July 12th between 6pm and 11pm. Another great community event by the Smales!

Bright Ideas at Smales Farm' will bring a magical glow to the Shore this winter.

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Send your positive feedback to me. We are interested in interacting with readers.

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Out & About on the Shore

SIR OWEN G GLENN NATIONAL AQUATIC CENTRE The unveiling has been a well-anticipated event for the North Shore, but while not open to the public until later in the year, the Sir Owen G. Glenn National Aquatic Centre at AUT Millennium Institute was officially opened by named contributor, Sir Owen G. Glenn himself last month. Praising his involvement were Hon Murray McCully and Mayor of Auckland, Len Brown. Guests were treated to a sneak preview of the new world class centre for excellence for swimming, as they toured the still-under-construction pool and office facilities.

Gavin and Joshua Henderson, Kate Fryer.

Christian Renford, Fiona Allan, Mary Fisher, Sir Owen G. Glenn and Jon Shaw.

Scott Rice, Ian Jones and Thomas Ansorg.

Belinda Donaldson and Cameron Stanley.

Andrew Williams and Len Brown.

Barbara Wheadon, Michael and Celia Thomas, David Hodge and David Kingston.

Bill Plunkett, Hon Murray McCully, Mayor Len Brown, Mike Stanley. Front, Cathy Shaw, Sir Graeme Avery, Sir Owen Glenn and Murray Reade

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Out & About on the Shore

TALKING ABOUT MY GENERATION! Young and more mature citizens of the Shore met up for a fascinating day of 'Intergenerational Dialogue' at Mary Thomas Centre in Takapuna. Organised

by Takapuna Community Co-ordinator Rachael Bro, this well-attended event brought together local people from different generations to engage in discussion, problem-solving and conversation. Local Board members and students from Westlake Boys' and Girls' High Schools were among the participants in what has become an annual community event.

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Joe Bergin, Matthew Kereama, Jey Jeyseelam, Ana Clark.

Lina Kim, Ian Lim, Maria Teape, Rachael Bro.

Patrick Odwyer, Bruce Wetherall, Jason Yoo.

Wayne Williams, Seung Hwan, Yvonne Powley.

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PINEHURST LADIES' LUNCHEON Cheltenham Beach provided a stunning backdrop to the annual Pinehurst School Ladies' Luncheon at McHugh's Restaurant. This year's speaker was the inspiring Sian Jaquet, a former youth prison boss turned life coach whose entertaining speech was heartfelt and humorous. A raffle, spot prizes, buffet lunch and bubbles reception also featured in the stylish event that raised funds for Sian Jaquet's chosen charity to support children with dyslexia.

Shannon Sager, Judy Wallace, Sian Jaquet.

Angela Butt, Annette Sabor, Bridget Fallwell, Wendy Turner, Tracey Burnand, Michelle Robertson, Julie Hobbs.

Lesley Drake, Libby Graves, Vicky O'Connor, Judy Pascoe, Trudi Molloy.

Jo Linton, Judy Lee.

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Sofia Ambler, Lisa Russell, Vicki Smith.

Tanya Hawkings, Brookie Courage, Avril Williams.

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Out & About on the Shore

LENNOX LADIES FIND THEIR STYLE! Devonport fashion store Lennox treated customers to an evening with designer Lisani Lennox and image consultant Helen Gwyn in mid-June.

Guests were able to find out which 'style personality' they are when it comes to dressing, and received style advice accordingly. Champagne glasses clinked, tasty canapes were enjoyed and some stylishly good fashion was perused at this boutique Calliope Road store.

Lisani Lennox and Helen Gwyn.

Anne Romero and Dione Kimpton.

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Karen Ibbotson and Geri Martin.

Pauline Stacey, Julie MacKinnon and Karen Rosser.

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Kirsten Maidment, Nancy Rou

Jane Pryor and Michelle O'Connor.

Sarah Menzies, Helen Gwyn and Cathy Adams.

Out & About on the Shore

'DANCING WITH THE STARS' AT BERKELEY CINEMA Boxer Shane Cameron and his 'Dancing with the Stars' partner Nerida Cortese chatted with members of the TBBA at June's meeting, held at Berkeley Cinema. Guests enjoyed wine and canapés at the BMW-sponsored event, before hearing the two celebrity dance partners talk about experiences on the show. New release movie, Love & Mercy, was then screened for guests, who enjoyed the warmth and hospitality of the Takapuna cinema setting.

Heather Vermeer, Wendy Jefferson, Jayshree Nayee, Dianne Sussex, Lesley Simpson.

Laura Barker, Wendy Hampton, Lance Wickens.

Jenny McDonald, Jan Howson.

` Dave Donaldson, Steve Hilson, Nerida Cortese.

Ian and Dianne Sussex, Julie Bremner.

Nerida Cortese, Shane Cameron, Lesley Simpson, Peter White.

Rachel and Peter Helsby.

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HOMAGE GRAND OPENING ON BARRY'S POINT ROAD Design-savvy friends of Homage explored the new premises on Barry's Point Road at Takapuna with their grand opening in mid-June. Mingling and browsing through the classic and eclectic array of designer and retro pieces sourced from all over the globe, VIP's were privy to soulful sounds, tasty treats from Bird on a Wire and cool cocktails throughout the evening.

Another top shop to hit the Shore!

Tane and Angela Hart, Dianne Chiang and Ryan Maxwell.

John and Joanne Hunter and Dale Clothier.

Tracey Hemingway, Denise Pollard, Raewyn Foote and Kent Hemingway.

Tracey Kemple, Anna Randell and Lisa Lecore.

Jo Fell and Ruth Findlay.

Simon Gill, Chrissy Price and Mark McDonald.

Nazema James-Hoque and Steve James.

Shona Irwin and Nicole Kelly.

We are in urgent need of your washed crockery, glasses, plates, vases, ornaments and manchester. Clothing, small furniture and clean plastic bags are also welcome.

Please drop off to the shop, call or email us to arrange collection of houselots.

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THE TINDALL FOUNDATION CELEBRATES 20 YEARS Sir Stephen Tindall and family were proud to honour several charity groups to mark The Tindall Foundation's 20th anniversary on June 24th. A day-long event held at the Spencer On Byron Hotel culminated in an evening awards ceremony, attended by Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, The Governor of New Zealand. Since Stephen and Margaret Tindall founded The Tindall Foundation following the float of The Warehouse in 1995, the Takapuna-based philanthropic organisation has donated $135 million to New Zealand charities, currently distributing funding of more than $10 million annually.

Nicky Wilkins, Sue Pattinson, Wendy Everingham.

Kate Tindall Lum, Matina O'Driscoll, Dave Richards, Jennifer Reid.

Leanne Dawson, Louise Dunn, Truus Dingemanse.

Rob Tindall, Trevor Gray, Jenney Casey, John McCarthy.

Lucette Hindin, Lorna Hefford, Hilton Leith, Margaret Jefferies.

Sir Stephen, Margaret and Liz Tindall.

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DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE?

2015 AIMES AWARDS

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN UP TO $180,000 IN GRANTS AVAILABLE CATEGORIES: A The Arts I

IT, Innovation & Science

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Up to $15,000 per winner.

ENTRY CRITERIA: BEN SANDERS (24) AUTHOR - $25,000

TAYLA ALEXANDER (13) SINGER - $4,000

• Be able to demonstrate the achievement of excellence in chosen category; • Be aged between 13-25 years (10-13 for Junior Awards) as at 7th August 2015; • Have lived in the North Harbour region and/or can demonstrate a strong affiliation with the North Harbour region for a period of not less than two calendar years.

JUNIOR AIMES AWARDS Exclusively for those aged 10 – 13 years.

Categories and Entry Criteria as above.

Up to $3,000 per winner.

EMERGING TALENT HARRY BARTLETT (17) IRISH DANCER - $5,000

LYDIA KO (15) GOLFER - $25,000

Recognising individuals who display considerable promise in any of the above categories, many of whom go on to win main awards in following years.

Up to $5,000 per winner.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 7 AUGUST

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By Courtney Jackson, GM, North Harbour Club AWARDS

The North Harbour Club Charitable Trust celebrated the official launch of the 2015 AIMES Awards programme on Tuesday 23rd June at Takapuna Boating Club. Over 70 School Principals, Head Prefects, Tertiary providers and past recipients gathered to celebrate the 20th year’s awards programme opening and the $1.65M in grants it has provided to youth so far. A new ‘Junior AIMES Awards’ initiative was also launched on the evening for young people aged 10 – 13, bringing the total to be awarded in grants for 2015 to up to $180,000.

Andrea Davies, Harry Bartlett, Michele Bartlett.

Courtney Jackson, Paula Feather, Bronwyn Young.

Maree Laurent, Josephine Godfrey, Mike Atkinson.

Courtney McCormick, Jen Gale, Naomi Parris-Piper, Mihnea Enache.

Megan McGhie, Steven Kim, Don Hastie, Jane Stanley, Mike Stanley.

Tayla & Dwanye Alexander.

Tim Oughton, Lucy Josephson, Aidan Bennett, Conrad Edwards.

Ashleigh Dick, Joe Bergin, Daniel Vaughan.

Craig Holt, Ben Kelsey.

Moira Mallarkey, Craig Dyason, David Macleod.

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Eating out on the Shore Your guide to the places to eat and meet.

The Burger Bach, Takapuna

FUN IN A BUN AT THE BURGER BACH Beach, boards, babes, boys and burgers….the quintessential idea of a summer Bach holiday has become a permanent resident just off the shores of Takapuna beach by way of The Burger Bach.

Kitted out with the bare essentials of a holiday home from a retro era; with communal tables and outdoor settings (coming in summer - so you can still get a glimpse of the sea), a comfy couch for take-outs and board games to entertain – this stylish and quirky burger bar is serving up some of the best burgers you could imagine by the beach.

Started by two young lads from the South, The Burger Bach delivers wholesome, tasty and very healthy burgers for bach bucks.

“The idea stemmed from our friends and family going out for burgers and we often paid over twenty dollars – we thought, why do we have to pay so much?

When we all know how good a home cooked burger can be,” says Ryan Hanna, who moved with his business partner and best friend (since their days as little kids kicking about in their small town of Gore in the South) Adam Kingsbury.

“We grew up going to Baches together with our family and with Adam’s background in interior design, we thought, ‘Why not make good, wholesome burgers in a relaxed environment and bring those fun and carefree Bach holidays to the city,” exclaims Ryan.

And with that, the concept of the communal table located by a bookshelf stacked with old board games are perfect for families and friends – be sure to leave the electronics behind – this is ’old school’ style dining out, where fun, laughter and a bit of a competition is guaranteed at the table.

The menu is simple – burgers, burgers and more burgers! From beef, lamb, chicken to vege, all are made using fresh ingredients sourced from local businesses and at family-friendly prices, such as $11 for ‘The Captain Chook’, or

$12 for the works on the ‘The Purple Work Shift Burger’ (NZ Prime Beef, bacon, cheese, egg, beetroot, gherkin, lettuce, tomato, red onion topped with BBQ sauce).

Adding some old Kiwi favourites into the mix including ‘Spaghetti Bun’ – a bun filled with spaghetti, bacon and cheese at $4.50 and the classic ‘Spider’ drink (Coca-Cola with a dollop of ice-cream), $4 are sure to be hit.

“We loved Spaghetti buns and Spiders growing up as a kid – and still do!"

Admits Ryan. “So it was a must for the menu.”

So determined to make a success of this little cosy spot, they have a suggestions box and a loyalty programme for regular burger biters.

“Customer feedback is important to us – and we are willing to give any burger suggestions a go! We offer monthly specials too," he adds.

Currently licensed for beer, lager and cider, with togs and towel welcome – we know where we’ll be heading for a scrumptious and gourmet bite!

The Burger Bach, 1-7 The Strand, Takapuna Open 11.30am – 9pm (Friday and Staurday til Late) 09 9636 6446

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The Commons, Takapuna

Proud to have Pask!

The Commons' talented Executive Chef James Pask talks to Channel The man behind the culinary excellence at The Commons is James Pask.

James honed his craft in places such as Matterhorn Cuba Street, Wellington winning Emerging Chef Capitol Awards 2014, Awaroa Lodge in Able Tasman, Shed 5 on Wellington's Waterfront and Clooney Restaurant in Auckland.

His significant experience abroad includes stints at renowned Club Gascon, a Michelin-starred French restaurant in the heart of London, and at Michelin Bib Gourmand rated vegetarian restaurant Terre à Terre in Brighton, UK. Alongside James is the rising Talent of Jarrod McGregor - the head chef who has worked for Nick Honeymoon at The Commons, as well as a stint working as Tom’s right hand man in the opening of Orphans Kitchen. Previous to that, he had a stint at iconic restaurant Sails in Auckland.

James works to continue the long standing tradition of fresh and unpretentious menus, that showcase the best of the region's seasonal and artisan produce in a truly original fashion.

“My food philosophy is to keep things as seasonal as possible, keep things simple in terms of recognisable flavour combinations and deliver the food in a unique manner which exceeds the guests expectations,” he said.

"My favorite dish on the menu at The Commons has got to be the Whole Roasted Lamb Shoulder. It is such an interactive dish and is packed with flavour!

It feeds three to six in a group and is great for the table alongside a red cabbage gratin and charred broccolini."

"Our most popular dish on the menu since we opened has to be our Wagyu Burger, in which we use three different cut of meats. And we make the burger buns in house, based around buttermilk and brioche dough. There is a lot of work that goes into this dish but we all love it. I also love the fact we send out a condiment caddy so you can help yourself to your favorite sauce, as much as you want. Because you know that we all like it a little bit different,” he adds with a cheeky grin.

As always, our menus are complemented by an extensive pioneering wine list traversing old and new world styles, and one of the most comprehensive selections of spirits and original cocktails on the North Shore.

James Pask.

We ask James Pask… a quick Q & A: What does winter food mean to you?

Winter food means comfort for me. Hearty portions, bold flavour! And a change to richer ingredients (chestnut, wine, game, bacon, butter and cream) and a switch to braising, roasting, slow cooking and preserving. I also find myself switching from leaner cuts such as fillet, to fattier ones such as cheek and tail.

What is your winter food indulgence?

In winter time it’s got to be a roast dinner. It’s a time when everyone gathers round the arger, or the fire at the local pub. Fore rib of beef with Yorkshire pudding, pheasant casserole with chestnut and orange, or a simple toad-in-the-hole with creamed potato and gravy. Or even a cheeky bowl of brussel sprouts cooked in goose fat with bacon lardons!

Where do you go to get inspired?

You can find inspiration for a dish anywhere around New Zealand. I find things all the time from just walking down a road and finding a fig tree at the back end of Cuba Street in Wellington, to the vast quantities of wild fennel or blackberries which then find their way into my dishes at The Commons. But I also find inspiration just walking round all the old antique stores and finding some unusual bowl or jug which in turn can change the whole dynamic of how I look at building a dish. Inspiration is all around us everywhere you go; New Zealand has bags of character, and I feel that urban and rural surroundings have a strong influence on my food style.

The Commons Bar and Courtyard, 21 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna thecommons.co.nz

Hurstmere Road Takapuna, Auckland (09) 929 2791 info@thecommons.co.nz www.thecommons.co.nz

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Opening Hours Commons Bar and Courtyard 11:30am till late 7 days Commons Bistro 6:30pm - late Wednesday to Sunday

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Eating out on the Shore Your guide to the places to eat and meet.

Al Forno, Takapuna

AL FORNO The Italians may have mastered the art of cooking and conversation, but Al Forno has brought it to the heart of Takapuna.

Situated not far from the Berkeley Cinema and a short walk from the beach on Anzac Street, Al Forno is serving up authentic Italian cuisine in a warm

While there is rich and flavoursome traditional Italian fare on the menu, monthly specials give new and regular customers a chance to experience other mouth-watering feasts, such as the chef's Osso Buco…

and welcoming rustic space that is so true to an Italian ‘Trattoria’ (a family run restaurant with home-style cooking), that you would easily be mistaken for thinking you stepped off the cobbled streets of Italy into ‘Mamma’s’ kitchen!

The Tuscan-inspired mural on the wall and the large authentic stone oven are not the only things reminiscent of this family’s love of Italy. Joyous conversation flows through the restaurant, while a mix of New Zealand and Italian fine wines are served along with traditionally cooked wood-fired oven pizzas and perfect al dente pasta.

While there is rich and flavoursome traditional Italian fare on the menu, monthly specials give new and regular customers a chance to experience other mouth-watering feasts, such as the chef's Osso Buco and Rib Eye Steak.

For dessert? Gelato is served, of course with a refreshing choice of Roche, Lemonchello and Pistachio to name a few. Tiramisu and Cointreau Creme Brulee or finish off your dining experience with the Lemonchello liquor from Sorento as an after dinner aperitif.

Al Forno, 34 Anzac St, Takapuna. Phone: 488 0179 www.alforno.co.nz Open Tues – Sun 5pm until late. Dine in or take out.

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Eating out on

Your guide to the

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: JULY

Try our Dry Aged Rib-eye Steak!

Open Tues to Sun 5pm-Late.

09 488 0179.

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

GPK ABOUT US:

GPK is a local icon on Hurstmere Road.

Now with craft beers on tap, an amazing wine and cocktail list, GPK is the perfect place to spend time in the fully heated outdoor area and cosy interior dining.

Located opposite Bruce Mason Centre and a two minute walk from Takapuna Beach, GPK is the ideal spot for pre-show dinner and drinks or pizza after a walk on the beach.

THE FOOD:

Serving up classics such as wood-fired gourmet pizzas, Smoked Chicken Salad, Twice-Cooked Pork Belly, our great winter 'from the grill' steak menu, and other Kiwi favourites, as well as homemade yummy deserts!

NEED TO KNOW: JULY

Still going strong! Our new winter express menu has arrived. 2 courses with a drink for under $30! Served 12-3pm daily. Also our Happy Hour from 4-6pm. $6 Tap Beers, $7 house wine and even $15 for a glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne!

162 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 488 0015 gpktakapuna@gmail.com

Elephant Wrestler

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.

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ABOUT US:

Angora’s award-winning talented chef is serving up traditional Turkish cuisine fit for a sultan.

THE FOOD: Genuine Turkish Cuisine - the real thing!

Not just a kebab joint, the best Turkish food in New Zealand "If you don't like it - you don't pay!" says Head Chef, Orhan

NEED TO KNOW: JULY

Tuesday: Buy an entree, main and desert and get a free bottle of wine for a table of four or more.

Wednesday: Buy an entree, main get complimentry dessert.

Thursday: Complimentry tea or coffee with any main.

Specials for July 2015 only.

Open Hours: Closed Monday, Tues - Fri 4pm to late Sat - Sun 3pm to late 174 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 486 3739

Blankenberge

ABOUT US:

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.

Angora

ABOUT US:

NEED TO KNOW: JULY

Come down and meet the lower alcohol family at your larger than life local.

Now there’s no excuse to not join the office for after work drinks at The Elephant Wrestler.

We have an exciting range of lower alcohol options for you to choose from including the new Monteith’s Mid Strength on tap.

Call us on 09 489 8030 to book a table.

Open Mon - Sun 11am - Late.

138 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 489 8030 www.elephantwrestler.co.nz www.facebook.com/TheElephantWrestler

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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 Waterzooi and traditional Flemish Beef Stew.

NEED TO KNOW: JULY

Exciting new winter menu.

Come in for our 'Express Lunch’ deal 2 course meal: entrée – main/main or dessert and a glass of Stella/wine or soft drink for $20. from Monday to Friday 11.30-3pm 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

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places to eat and meet.

Mexico

Sakebar Nippon ABOUT US:

Japanese Izakaya Restaurant.

After looking after the needs of locals and not so locals in Epsom for the last 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: JULY

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

ABOUT US:

Mexico Takapuna is a culinary haven that celebrates the vibrant, fresh and lighter side of Mexican cuisine. It offers mouth-watering Mexican fare with big, spicy complex flavours, and a loud and lively vibe.

Mexico can accommodate a celebration with friends, or a quick mid-week catch-up for lunch or dinner. Whatever the occasion, the experience is complemented by smiling staff and the hum of happy diners, helped along by carafes of Mexico's signature Margaritas, top-shelf tequila and a long list of Mexican beers. All served at prices that will leave diners plenty of change to carry on their night, or come back for more later in the week.

NEED TO KNOW: JULY

Book your next private function in the newly renovated functions space upstairs at Mexico now!

Open Mon to Sun 12 noon - late.

4 The Strand, Takapuna 09 280 1487 www.mexico.net.nz

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, Huw Thomas, and his team of chefs.

The menu reflects their 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: JULY

Every day from 5 to 7pm, enjoy our Wine Thyme with House Wine and House Beers for only $8.50 and $10.00 a glass. You can also enjoy live music while you’re having a drink at The Club Bar or dining at the Restaurant, every day from 6.30pm.

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

Pinot Plus ABOUT US:

30 years of hospitality and John Ingle has found his niche - as the owner/ sommelier at this 'hole in the wall' eatery on Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. He never tires of the challenge of serving a glass of wine that is memorable for each guest and it is no accident that he has the most noteworthy selection of wines by the glass in Auckland.

THE FOOD:

Chef, Grant Kitchen is committed to delivering fine food with a modern bistro style menu with an emphasis on fresh and local produce. He changes the menu monthly, as well as introduces nightly specials. He doesn't disappoint on his brief to be creative and different.

NEED TO KNOW: JULY

Grant's 6 course Surprise Degustation Dinners known as "The Passionate Punter" Series, $125 inclusive of wines matched by a guest winemaker.

This month, that being Justin McNee of Samuel Gorge Winery, McLaren Valley, South Australia. Always held on the 3rd Monday and Tuesday of each month. This month being Mon 21st & Tue 22nd July For full schedule of 2015 dinners, please refer to website.

Open Tues to Sat 5.30pm - Late. 09 489 9510 www.pinotplus.co.nz 168 Hurstmere Road Takapuna

Tokyo Bay 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: JULY

New Japanese Winter menu - OUT NOW! Bookings at www.tokyobay.co.nz Open 12 noon until late 7 days.

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

French Rendez-Vous ABOUT US:

Philippe and Lisa invite you to come in for a delicious French meal, now that we have a NEW WINTER MENU, every dinner is served with a glass of French wine, at Auckland's ONLY Lakeside Café/Restaurant next to the PumpHouse Theatre.

Winter hours: we are open for dinner when there is a Theatre Show on at the PumpHouse, otherwise Bookings are essential every evening.

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

THE FOOD:

Traditionnal French cuisine for lunch and dinner, including stunning crepes and delicious chicken dishes or try the Roasted duck leg, as well as month-watering French desserts such as lemon tart. Bon Appétit!

NEED TO KNOW: JULY

14th of July : Bastille Day at 7pm.

Only $49 : special menu, come dress up for the occasion. Book your table ! (Limited space) French Rendez-Vous, Killarney Park, Takapuna 09 487 0009

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Salt ABOUT US:

Salt is a quaint upmarket bistro on the Cnr of Castor Bay and Beach Roads where the food is excellent and the service is both friendly and professional. Everyone is made to feel like a local with Salt’s desire simply being to provide customers with a pleasurable dining experience.

Executive Chef Mark Harman is handing over more responsibility to the exceptionally talented John Santos who heads the kitchen on a daily basis. John has just released his first seasonal menu- with some old favourites and some delicious new additions.

THE FOOD:

We have just launched a delicious new menu- we have a great selection of Tapas and Small Plates with some of our classics and some new items like Oysters and Prawn Lollipops.

NEED TO KNOW: JULY

You can now hire Little Salt as a private dining room for your party.

Cnr Beach Rd and Castor Bay Rd, Castor Bay 09 410 4488, Visit www.saltcastorbay.co.nz Open Wed-Fri 5.30pm – late Saturday & Sunday 8.00am – Late Takeaways Wed – Sunday from 5pm

Laundromat Cafe and Gallery ABOUT US:

Laundromat Cafe and Gallery is our little oasis located in the heart of Barry's Point Road. Here we have created a uniquely creative space to come and relax and enjoy delicious food and exceptional coffee. We also stock a wide range of homewares and artwork from Federation.Outdoor seating is available to catch the amazing all day sunshine our location boasts, and we are licensed so you can enjoy a glass of beer, cider or wine with your food.

The Burger Bach 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 no-fuss burgers that let fresh, locally sourced ingredients do the talking. It’s decked out to 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:

OUT FOOD:

At Laundromat we prepare our food fresh daily using the finest artisan products available to us. We cater for all dietary needs and offer vegan, gluten free healthy options as well as some naughty treats.

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!!

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NEED TO KNOW: JULY

Come see us for a coffee and some treats and make sure to mention channel and your coffee will be on us.

38 Barry's Point Road, Takapuna 09 488 0910 laundromat.co.nz

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.

Have a restaurant and want a good way to promote it?

Esplanade ABOUT US:

Over 25 years experience Japanese chef.

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

To get your restaurant advertised in our popular Channel Eating out guide contact Claudia Renford: claudia@channelmag.co.nz 021 794 601

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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: JULY 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

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Tiger Coffee ABOUT US:

We aim to please at Tiger Coffee! Beautiful coffee made with freshly ground and roasted organic beans, at a mere $4.00 for a large cup. Our coffees are known in the Wairau Park area so come and grab a takeaway coffee from us, perhaps accompanied by some lovely freshly baked muffins, sandwiches and treats to go. Our new conference facilities are available to hire during or after business hours and we are here to assist you with any events, meetings or conferences you may need. Tiger Coffee is now selling coffee beans - available in 200gm bags and grab a free coffee with every purchase. (starts mid-December and only for a limited time). We will soon have frappes.

NEED TO KNOW: JULY

Coming soon our new retail space with a selection of commercial and home machines, beans and everything in between! - catering for all your coffee needs! And if we don’t have it we will find the solution for you!

Open 8.00am to 4pm Monday to Friday.

195B, Wairau Road. www.tigercoffee.com

the Shore places to eat and meet.

Bolliwood

Bird on a Wire ABOUT US:

Founded in March 2012, Bird On A Wire is a destination for delicious food that is both nutritious and aligned with your values. Set up by friends who wanted to bring the notion of a local 'chicken shop' to Auckland, Bird On A Wire has gone from strength to strength, opening its fourth and largest store in Takapuna on 1 April 2015

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:

Handmade real food takeaways focused around free range rotisserie chicken, seasonal salads, and other takeaway fare. In addition to the best free range chook this town has seen, Bird On A Wire Takapuna also serves dine-in and takeaway breakfast, organic espresso, fresh juice, soups & great New Zealand wine and craft beer.

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 in keeping those extra calories off the plate! The restaurant also offers Gluten free options. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings you can savour a mouthwatering mains for just $10 ( excludes seafood and tandoori).

Their fantastic value lunch is available 7 days a week.

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THE FOOD:

The perfect spot for a quick, delicious and affordable dinner en route to the movies. The perfect spot for a family style roast chicken dinner for groups. The perfect takeaways for the family to enjoy the dinner that you didn't have time to cook.

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

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

Nicolino ABOUT US:

Take a trip to the Mediterranean without leaving the North Shore! Nicolino Restaurant & Cube Bar has been bringing the tastes and sounds of Greece to Devonport for over 12 years. Live Greek music and entertainment can be arranged at any time for groups requiring that little bit extra for their function.

THE FOOD:

Traditional Greek dishes such as moussaka, souvlaki, kleftiko (braised lamb shanks) and spanakopita (spinach, feta cheese, oregano and olives baked in filo pastry) sit alongside Mediterranean specialities such as Catalan duck, and delicious pizzas and pastas.Nicolino’s is both BYO and fully licensed, and provides takeaway pizzas and meals, including free local delivery.

The Commons 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 and Head Chef Jarrod McGregor 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: JULY

Look out for The Commons 3rd Birthday, August 15th, Jason Kerrison and Jordan Luck Commons Bar and Courtyard Open 7 days from 11.30 Commons bistro open Wednesday to Saturday - 6pm until late 21 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna thecommons.co.nz

The Hub ABOUT US:

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. We welcome RSA members for $10 meals

NEED TO KNOW: JULY

Pepitos ABOUT US:

A truly authentic Spanish Tapas Bar with the largest selection of Spanish Wines and Spanish Beers in New Zealand.

Tapas brought to you by founder of ‘Cook at Home Paella – www.paella.co.nz’ Jose Luis Fowler.

During the day Spanish Deli Products, including Meats, Cheeses, Spanish Torrefacto Coffee and much more are sold.

THE FOOD:

Greek Party Nights, with Sounds of Greece: Thursday, 9 July and 23 July 2015

Karaoke/Open Mic Night: Every Wednesday Live Music: 4th July Leon Ruwhiu playing live 5th July easy listening live music in the afternoon.

17th July Big Buddha Band, then on the Sunday afternoon Big Buddha is back.

25th July Leon Ruwhiu playing live 31st July Tom our solo guitarist playing in the evening.

Open Mon to Sun 4pm - Late.

103 Victoria Road, Devonport 09 446 6664 www.nicolinorestaurant.co.nz

Open Mon- Sat 11am to close.

Sun 1pm to close. 09 489 4480 145 Kitchener Road Milford (behind New World)

Pepitos, Open 7 days from 11am to late 154 Kitchener Road, Milford 0800 PEPITOS mailus@pepitos.email

NEED TO KNOW: JULY

Full Hot Tapas Menu which changes regularly including our signature PEPITO dishes (Deluxe Tapas Sandwiches)

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New Tapas/Meal Menu with some exciting additions, NEW bar at 27 Union Street, CDB – Open NOW!

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For one night of the week, every Thursday at 7.30pm the Vic Lounge is the stage for emerging and established artists to come together and perform to an appreciative audience. Hosted by Michael Murray the Vic Open Mic Night is fast becoming a cornerstone live music event in Devonport. E-mail openmike@thevic.co.nz or call (09) 446 0100 to book a table or a slot to perform.

Like us on facebook.com/thevicdevonport for weekly updates or subscribe to our weekly newsletter on www.thevic.co.nz for updates on films and events.

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COLLECT LIVING

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URBAN BEACH FURNITURE

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Takapuna Beach Business Association with Terry Holt

Winter? Really?

TBBA Events/Marketing Manager, Anna Wishart and new TBBA CEO Terry Holt.

It’s a Warm Welcome for New CEO TBBA heralds in a new era this winter with the appointment of a new CEO, Terry Holt.

Taking over from Peter White in mid-June, Terry is full of energy and enthusiasm about the role and the future of Takapuna Beach.

Father-of-two, Terry, worked with the Spencer on Byron Hotel since 2001, managed the hotel’s Rugby World Cup 2011 involvement and achieved plenty to be proud of.

“At Spencer on Byron Hotel, I was head of a team that brought and is proud to have brought over one million people to Takapuna Beach.”

Now he shifts his focus, but with the same aim of bringing people to town.

“In the hotel industry, we’d talk about getting heads on pillows, now it’s a case of getting feet on the street!”

Terry has had an association with Takapuna since 1979, when he moved over from England, having been born in Gibraltar. “I see myself as a ‘Briwi’,” he laughs.

He loves making the most of all Takapuna has to offer, with his two

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children - Ethan, 10, and Alicia, 8, who both play rugby for Takapuna. “As a family we spend a lot of time here. We’re active members of the community who love getting out and about and doing fun stuff in Takapuna! My kids’ favourite restaurant is Mexico, and I love taking my kids and my 77-year-old Mum along to shows at the Bruce Mason Centre, for example.”

Terry will be working closely with TBBA Events and Marketing Manager Anna Wishart, a familiar face at the business association since 2013, who took on this full time role after finishing university in November 2014. Anna said: “It’s about creating vibrancy everywhere we can in Takapuna. We love people sharing their stories and great experiences with us - we’re getting plenty of interaction on social media, which is great.

“We hope to bring more activations to Takapuna, to generate excitement,

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and have even more events happening here.”

Achieving retail and hospitality excellence is an important part of the TBBA’s mission, and Terry is keen to maximise the potential for ‘Techapuna’, as an magnet for enterprising new business. “It’s important to have a safe community, a variety of attractions and services, excellent shopping and great food and beverage options.”

Terry added: “We want as many people as possible to be as excited about Takapuna as we are! It makes us feel very proud when people come to visit Takapuna and say ‘wow!’

I am already enjoying the opportunity to help carry the TBBA forward.

We want as many people as possible to be as excited about Takapuna as we are!

It makes us feel very proud when people come to visit Takapuna and say ‘wow!'

School Holidays in Takapuna…

Takapuna is the place to be these school holidays, with a number of activities for kids on throughout July.

Tim Bray Productions presents the show 'Grandma McGarvey with Grandpa’s Slippers,’ The Old Lolly Shop is hosting their ‘Make your own lollypop workshops,’ The Bruce Mason Centre holds their weekly FREE Pick & Mix shows and Shore City has a number of FREE children’s activities and workshops! Check out takapunabeach.co.nz for all our latest events!

TBBA is connecting…

TBBA is active on social media and receives daily news, comments and photos from locals and visitors alike. These stunning images, to the right, have been posted via their social media channels. If you have taken a great shot in the Takapuna Beach area, do share it! There could be prizes to be won...

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Get your photos in before July 24th!

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STELLAR is an after-dark experience for all the family, providing a chance for the community (whakawhanaungatanga) to consider and learn more about the natural world underfoot and the star constellations above.

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Feature Interview: Tim Oughton - EP, Kristin School

Heather and Tim Oughton.

TIM OUGHTON Loving life on the Shore!

Tim Oughton is the new Executive Principal of Kristin School, commencing in the role at the start of 2015 after being the Principal of Scotch College in Adelaide. A Kiwi, he was previously the Headmaster of Scots College in Wellington and Acting Rector of St Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College in Christchurch.

Tim and Heather, his wife of 36 years, have settled in the East Coast Bays. Channelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aidan Bennett caught up with him during June following his first four months in the job.

AIDAN BENNETT: Is it good to be home in New Zealand?

TIM OUGHTON: Without doubt, although we do miss the many, many good friends we made in Adelaide. Living in the same city as our first grandchild was important for the Oughton family. Heather and I have a son and daughter living in Auckland and it is really nice being back together again after eight years of separation. We are enjoying the North Shore life style especially the wonderful scenery and walks close to our residence in Long Bay.

First XV. My good mate Alwyn Harvey, who went on to captain Auckland for several years was my captain in the Boys' High days. I went on to play senior rugby for 10 years in both Canterbury and Southland and played the odd representative game. When I finished playing I coached a lot at schoolboy level and refereed for 10 seasons. I still enjoy the game from the sidelines and the couch but my side line support will always be determined by what my students (and family) are playing.

AB: What made you apply for this role in Auckland, and the sunny North Shore?

TO: I have known Kristin School for a long time. When the opportunity arose we had just found out about the prospect of grandparenthood and so the stars seemed to be aligning. Then we discovered our daughter was returning to Auckland to continue her medical studies, so the attraction to the sunny North Shore became even greater.

I consider myself very fortunate to have the role I do at Kristin - it is a wonderful school and the staff, students and parents are my kind of people.

AB: You clearly have a passion for the arts and music as well?

TO: Most definitely. I love live theatre and music - my tastes are reasonably eclectic but I do enjoy big musicals (we have just done Miss Saigon and it was simply breathtakingly good), and watching students create authentic drama. Any school production, I will be there in the front row.

AB: I have read that you and Heather are very much a team. Understandable after 36 years of marriage, but you obviously share similar interests and passions?

TO: Yes we do, especially the love and connection of family. We both enjoy the outdoors, keeping fit (as much as possible these days), gardening and travel. I am trying to get my golf handicap down again but with limited success - the North Shore Golf Course seems to get the better of me most rounds. Being on the sea fishing, sailing or just cruising is something we both really enjoy.

AB: I understand you have a rugby background? Tell us about that.

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AB: What excites you about the role leading Kristin School?

TO: I have a clearly defined philosophy on what constitutes a good school.

I recall that I wrote an article for you earlier in the year about that. What excites me most about Kristin is that it is a school of boundless potential the great values and attitudes have been obvious to me from the beginning of the year. We have the staff and student talent to become not just a good school, but a truly great school.

AB: You have a hard act to follow with the academic results achieved by the school in 2014?

TO: Without doubt. The 2014 Year 13 cohort produced an outstanding set of IB and NCEA results. In education, we all know that results can

vary from year to year and it is simply not possible to keep on improving academic results year after year but aspirational targets should be set and students should try to be the highest achieving academic cohort in the school's history. What I am really interested in is that they (the students) have given their personal best and we (the teachers) have stimulated and empowered them for life-long learning.

people, the great restaurants and the sporting facilities.

I guess the ocean full of snapper at my front door has to be a bonus too but I haven't had a rod out yet!

AB: What have been the biggest changes in education in the years you have been part of it?

TO: The impact of technology on teaching and learning has been profound and, I believe, in a most beneficial way. Anywhere, anytime, learning has been made possible and teachers have such an enriching range of resources available to them, a lot of them internet based. I think back to my early chemistry teaching days and what is possible now in a modern school laboratory - chalk and cheese comes to mind!

One of the other significant changes has been the shift towards more personalised learning (properly differentiated teaching methods) and a genuine focus on student wellbeing. These are wonderful developments - generally speaking, students are certainly treated more individually and compassionately than when I began school. But there have always been good teachers who have valued and accentuated those dimensions - it is just more the norm these days.

AB: Anything we can do better on the Shore?

TO: Improve the traffic flows and make better use of the Albany Stadium (e.g. live concerts, wider range of sports - although the FIFA Under 20 World Cup has been great).

AB: What changes and challenges do you see coming along?

TO: I believe our learning transformation has only just begun. As mentioned above, learning will not be restricted within the walls of a classroom; learning will be delivered in an increasingly virtual manner, both nationally and internationally. The challenge for schools (and politicians) will be providing and maintaining the required technology infrastructure to enable maximum utility of the digital opportunities available.

AB: What do you love about life on the Shore?

TO: The climate, the environment (walks, beaches, parks, etc), the friendly

ANZAC Day commemorations at Kristin.

AB: Give us a few of your favourites: Food: Anything Thai or Indian, seafood especially Bluff oysters and Stewart Island paua.

Read: Favourite authors include Stephen Fry, Margaret Atwood, Tim Winton and Owen Marshall but there are so many good authors.

Music: Country/Indie Rock especially Neil Young, Fleet Foxes, Mark Knopfler, Eddie Veder.

Latest Movie or TV Programme/series: The Imitation Game, Grand Torino, Into the Wild (not so new!).

Holiday escape in NZ: Stewart Island and Fiordland.

Holiday escape in overseas: Sailing the Greek Islands AB: After a busy week at Kristin School I love nothing better than...

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Takapuna: Berkeley Cinemas

This month at

Takapuna Dinosaurs’ are ruling the box office with Jurassic World so get in quick if you haven’t seen it.

July is school holiday month and we have fabulous movies for everyone.

For the kids we have, from Pixar, “Inside Out” and Kevin, Bob and Stuart the lovable “Minions”.

For the ladies, Channing Tatum is back in “Magic Mike XXL” and on the 9th July we have a ladies night organised just for you. Tickets are $25 and include drink and nibbles at the Elephant Wrestler before the movie! For the men there is the new Marvel comic book character “Ant-Man”. For couples we have the rom-com “Trainwreck” or the irresistible Ted is back in “Ted 2”.

Also this month: Ted 2 – 2 July R16. Newlywed couple Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he's a person in a court of law. Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Seth MacFarlane, Amanda Seyfried Magic Mike XXL – 9th July R16. Three years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, he and the remaining Kings of Tampa hit the road to Myrtle Beach to put on one last blow-out performance.

Paper Towns – 16th July. A young man and his friends embark upon the road trip of their lives to find the missing girl next door.

Health & Fitness: with Pilates Unlimited

Foundation Clients In March 2000, Pilates Unlimited started offering Pilates sessions – back then Pilates was very new to New Zealand and quite unheard of! However, 15 years later, many of the clients who first made the decision to try Pilates are still enjoying regular sessions at the studio.

Wendy Stedman and Trish Kelly are two of the studio’s very loyal foundation clients. Both clients have recognised all the benefits of authentic Pilates and continue to come to the studio twice a week.

Local Takapuna resident Wendy Stedman has always had an active interest in health and wellbeing, playing many sports in her youth and then becoming a keen golfer. 15 years ago Wendy saw that a Pilates Studio was opening at Takapuna Beach and decided to give it a try - and she Wendy Stedman, Harriette Blackman. has been a regular client ever since.

Pictured here is Wendy having a private lesson on the “ Cadilac” with instructor Harriette Blackman.

Trish Kelly makes Pilates a vital part of her week, taking a mix of private lessons, mat classes and duo sessions. Trish regularly takes the opportunity to experience sessions with visiting teacher trainers (including Romana herself), and she has even served as a test body for apprentice instructors training at the studio.

Trish is busy helping others as practice nurse and manager, working with her husband Dr Robin Kelly, but she always makes sure to look after herself with regular Pilates too.

Ant-Man – 16th July. Armed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, con-man Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

Self/Less – 23rd July. An extremely wealthy man, dying from cancer, undergoes a radical medical procedure that transfers his consciousness into the body of a healthy young man. But all is not as it seems when he starts to uncover the mystery of the body's origin and the organization that will kill to protect its cause.

Train wreck – 30th July R16. Having thought that monogamy was never possible, a commitment-phobic career woman may have to face her fears when she meets a good guy. Stars: Amy Schumer, Bill Hader Fantastic Four – 30th July. Four young outsiders teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe which alters their physical form in shocking ways. The four must learn to harness their new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.

Trish Kelly.

Trish Kelly makes Pilates a vital part of her week, taking a mix of private lessons, mat classes and duo sessions.

“It’s never too late to come and try Pilates, we have new clients starting all the time,” says owner/Pilates instructor Carole Fraser.

For further information on Authentic Romana’s Pilates visit pilatesunlimited.co.nz or contact the studio on 486 1018.

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Pack & Send, Takapuna

Cam Calkoen: Bending Perceptions, Inspiring Change

Is your business getting the best out of your courier or freight company?

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.

Opening ourselves up to an abundance of opportunity Where do you go for your daily dose of awesome? For me it’s www.ted. com. I was recently watching a talk by a 13 year old boy who started of saying that he often gets asked the question “what do you want to be when your grow up?” he said “it kind of gets annoying”. He wanted to live for something he was “stoked with”.

Much emphasis of the modern-day society is put on what we want to be, but inherently we want to be happy and healthy. Perhaps the most obvious way to sustain these two things is in living for what we want to do?

As a kid I used to dream about a life of travel, entertainment and connection, the only thing is that in being born with Cerebral Palsy I was told that my biggest challenges would be in the way I walk and talk, two aspects that could have created a limited mindset if I was more specific on what I wanted to be.

Now as a 31 year old the way I walk and the way I talk have become my passport to traveling this world.

Living a life of ‘doing’ is based around adventure and experience and with both of these difference is a good thing. I spent a lot of time experimenting with what made me different to discover a high pursuit in athletics would then lead onto becoming an inspirational speaker. With this I’m happy, my health is in great shape and I’m not confined to anything that I don’t want to be.

I’ve just returned home from five weeks speaking in the USA - traveling, entertaining and connecting. Connecting people with inspiration, people with dreams, people with people. With many of these events I’d be doing the set up, the catering, then the speaking. An eight hour day for a one hour talk.

This seemed so different from what I’m used to at home, but the question it provoked was; how comfortable are we to detach ourselves from what we’ve created, to do more than anyone ever thought we could?

We are only here for a relatively short time and while we are remembered for who we be (short for become) we arrive there through what we do. When we look to answer what we want to do we open ourselves to an abundance of opportunity.

PACK & SEND Takapuna have just released their new Business Advantage Partner programme so it is a good opportunity for a review.

There are a number of factors to consider when looking at your courier and freight requirements, these include: Jeremy and Jane Bain.

• Service - Do you need an overnight, premium courier service or is a 2 to 3 day economical service sufficient? Or do you need the combination of having both services available depending on your requirements? Do you need to send overseas as well as around the country?

• Flexibility - Do you require flexibility in pick up times from your office or business? Maybe pick ups from other branches or locations outside of your city or from overseas?

• Packing - Are you tired of having items broken while with the courier? Do you need packing materials or specialist packing for those sensitive items?

• Price - Are you a high volume user or only send every once in a while? Do you or your customers expect overnight delivery or is a couple of days acceptable?

These requirements will determine the costs involved.

How many freight accounts do you have?

Many courier and freight companies only provide one service eg. overnight delivery, and have restrictions on how much they can carry (usually up to 25kgs).

If you send different sized items you may find that you are opening accounts with multiple carriers. This means different contact people, different consignment requirements and more invoices to collate. The administration aspect of sending almost becomes a full-time job requiring skills in cubic volume calculations, weight estimation and custom packing. The penalty of getting one of these wrong is either additional charges or breakage.

Jane and Jeremy Bain, the franchisees at PACK & SEND Takapuna have a "No Limits" approach when helping customers solve packaging and freight problem.

Talk to PACK & SEND Takapuna for a review of your courier and freight requirements PACK & SEND has the widest range of domestic and international courier and freight services in New Zealand. A professional, customised packing service is readily available for all your packaging requirements.

Contact Jane and Jeremy for a no obligation, free "Needs Analysis" on your business courier and freight requirements.

Pack & Send Takapuna - Shop 3, 445 Lake Road, Takapuna.

Phone 486 3355. Email: takapuna@packsend.co.nz, Web: www.packsend.co.nz

Inspirational Speaker Book Cam and inspire new levels of awesomeness with your team.

Pack & Send Takapuna Shop 3, 445 Lake Rd , Takapuna Fax: (09) 486 3153 Email: takapuna@packsend.co.nz www.packsend.co.nz

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Channel Interview: Sian Jaquet

The Shore’s international parenting expert

So to Speak...

From contact with some of Britain’s toughest young offenders, managing prisons, struggling with dyslexia, overcoming cancer, losing her identity after moving half way around the world, and being a mum, it is fair to say that Sian Jaquet has gained plenty of life experience. Add a sense of humour and a knack of ‘cutting through the crap’ and you have one very interesting and engaging human being, who has found a way of sharing what she has learnt along the way to help others improve their relationships and their lives.

TV and radio host, columnist, executive coach, relationship counsellor and international keynote speaker Sian Jaquet is a force to be reckoned with. She didn’t choose the North Shore when she moved to New Zealand from the UK 14 years ago; her husband’s job dictated that they landed in Browns Bay. But not all together as a family initially; five days before the big move, Sian was diagnosed with cancer - Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. With everything already arranged, her husband and three children stuck to the plan, whilst Sian stayed in the UK to undergo treatment; a huge decision that brought with it many emotional challenges, as well as the physical ones.

Her two sons and her daughter enrolled at Murray’s Bay Primary and amidst all the turmoil of the time, Sian received a phone call that would convince her that her family had moved somewhere pretty special. “I remember it clearly, this phone call from a teacher from the other side of the world who I’d never met. She said she knew why I wasn’t over there and that she could only imagine how hard what we were going through was, but she just wanted to let me know that my children were ok. That phone call meant the world.”

She had an insight then into what a special place the Shore seemed, and her subsequent experience since eventually joining her family here confirmed that. “It is a real privilege to bring up children here,” she says. Her two sons went on to attend Westlake Boys High School, where she was on the Board, and her daughter went to Westlake Girls’. The family has lived in Browns Bay, Mairangi Bay, Forrest Hill, and now Northcote Point.

Sian recognises the identity crises women, and men, can often go through after becoming parents. She left a high-powered youth justice career in London to land in New Zealand as a stay at home parent, still having ongoing treatment for cancer, and felt she lost her sense of self. Her experiences have become the building blocks for helping others to rediscover who they are, build strong positive relationships and lead happier lives.

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Sian Jaquet.

and bringing up a family and finding your own identity in all of that. I speak to so many women who have lost themselves in all of this, and many men too. A lot of people, here on the Shore for example, have such a weight of expectation on them; to be ‘successful’ with a happy marriage, good kids, a nice house, two holidays a year.

“But we’re all dysfunctional on different levels,” she laughs. “And that’s ok!”

Professionally, over the past 30 years, Sian has achieved a lot; holding Board positions in Social Services and Education in the UK, she developed policy for youth justice and was instrumental in driving change in residential care units across the country. She instigated criminal proceedings for the misconduct of caretakers of vulnerable people, and continues to investigate complaints about the care and protection of young people in secure care on behalf of the Government today.

She has had, and maintains, contact with many Auckland secondary schools at an advisory level and holds a Government-appointed position, as Chair of the Grievance Panel for New Zealand’s largest Adolescent Secure Unit, Korowai Manaaki. She carries out one-on-one executive coaching to clients around the world, as well as relationship and parenting coaching, corporate crisis advice, is an ‘agony aunt’ for New Zealand Weddings magazine, and has starred in TV series’ Starting Over, The Big Stuff and

It takes a certain type of person to stand up in front of rooms full of people and speak to them. But it is something Sian has always felt she had a way with from an early age.

Her two sons and her daughter enrolled at Murrays Bay Primary and amidst all the turmoil of the time, Sian received a phone call that would convince her that her family had moved somewhere pretty special.

been a talkback radio show host.

Public speaking is where she is currently focusing much of her professional attention. It takes a certain type of person to stand up in front of rooms full of people and speak to them. But it is something Sian has always felt she had a way with from an early age.

As a child with dyslexia, she took up drama as a means of escaping the written word and expressing herself through speech. So how does she go about establishing a connection with her audience?

“I do it in a very different way, I think. I try very hard to keep it very real. I try to stop in the moment. I don’t pretend to know everything, but I have a lot of life experience that I am happy to share.

“I am being given the privilege of 45 minutes of somebody’s life, and I need to make sure I honour that. If I am to be an inspirational speaker I have to take that on as a responsibility and the only way I know how to do that is to be emotionally open and start an open conversation with the audience.” And she does it with great humour and emotion - tears and laughter flow.

Central to Sian’s beliefs is her concept of ‘citizenship’. She wants to contribute her time and talents to improve the world in some way and, through her work, help others to unlock their potential so that they themselves then become advocates for positive social change. In a no-nonsense way, through her Sian Jaquet Foundations company, she aims to equip clients with the means to sort through and redefine personal and professional issues that are holding them back in their lives.

“We all have moments of absolute despair and we are all so good at hiding behind our ‘game face’,” she says. “Often it’s a case of ‘chin up, shoulders back, tits out’,” she says with a laugh, “but so many people body swerve the big issues.”

“At the core of it all is relationships. The quality of our relationships define the quality of our lives. How honest we are with others, and ultimately with ourselves, is how we become the confident human beings we want to be.”

PARENTAL DILEMAS! Here, Sian Jaquet answers some parental dilemas for Channel.

Send us questions on any of your parenting or relationship problems, to heather@channelmag.co.nz and we’ll put them to Sian for you.

My 13-year-old daughter has befriended a girl who I feel isn’t a positive influence on my child's behaviour. How do I tackle this?

Dear parent with independent teenage daughter, Your email implies that this is a new friendship? I strongly suggest you don’t share your opinion on her choice of friends.

Bring the young woman involved into the fold, and before you jump to negative conclusions, observe what this friendship really is all about. Once you have come to a conclusion based on evidence, take your daughter out for what I call ‘a chocolate cake and tea trip'. Talk to her about your concerns and offer your thoughts, but be careful not to judge. Learning to make smart friendship choices is a hard thing to do when you’re 13 and need friends!

What do you feel are appropriate boundaries to set around the time my 8-yearold child spends on technology?

Dear parent with digital issues, Let's start with: You’re not alone!

The issue of what’s appropriate and how much technology is acceptable is right up there for most parents as a constent parental conundrum.

I would sugest one hour a day, and only if it’s balanced with outside and inventive creative play…everyday!

And that’s the crux of the issue; technology is sitting around available to be used 24/7.

Don’t let it be, it’s your job to monitor and manage the availability.

1. NO technology EVER in a bedroom.

2. NO technology EVER one hour before bedtime.

3. Constantly reinforce the message that entertainment time on a digital divide is a privilege NOT a right.

4. You don’t care what anyone else can do in their house, your child lives in this one and you’re in charge!

5. Take five minutes to HONESTLY review your relationship with technology, and ask yourself if you may have created this by using technology to keep kids quiet when it suited you…sorry, but it needs to be said.

6.Your child’s homework/socialising/chores always come first. (Even when you’re tired and want some peace - parenting comes first!)

None of the above will be a magic solution, but it will give you some food for thought.

Whether we like it or not, technology is now a fundamental part of our children's lives. If you look at this in the big picture, it’s a balance between technological skills and communication/thinking skills.

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For the Home: with Home Fabrics, Takapuna

Road Trip to a Restful Sleep!

There was only one way to shut him up, stop all his moaning and all that needless expenditure; put him in the car and drive the 445 kilometres from Whanganui to Auckland.

This long-time customer had heeded our advice and taken his ultimate feather pillow with him when he went on holiday to China. Unfortunately, somewhere in his moving between hotels, he lost it and on returning home, set about trying to find as comfortable a pillow in Whanganui, where he now lives. Not realising that all our pillows are only available from Home Fabrics and that other brands are not made to the same specifications. “It can’t be that hard, I really should support the local stores,” he thought. He spent a couple of hundred dollars on options he found there, then a couple more on some TV store promotional pillow. Another one or two in Palmerston North and even more when he visited Wellington.

All up, his wife reckoned that he spent almost a thousand dollars and still moaned and groaned every morning about his uncomfortable sleep and his crook neck. Realising she'd had enough, she told him they were going away for a mystery weekend and headed North...finally arriving at our Takapuna store about midday Saturday. Problem solved and marriage saved.

A good night’s sleep is such an important part of a happy and healthy life. A great pillow is a very under-rated part of creating that sleep. At Home Fabrics we have a range of nine different down and feather pillows. All made to our own exacting specifications, in either goose or duck down and feather. From ultra soft, for those who sleep on their tummies, to firm and very firm for those who sleep on their sides.

My personal favourite is the ultimate - the same one our client drove all that way to find. It is made with a firm core of 50% down,with a firm roll on each edge for neck support and a soft layer of 80% down over the top. We had this one developed when we both suffered crook necks and were looking for a natural supporting pillow. I was reminded how great these are when I drove one of our vans to Tauranga and back last month. The windscreen is a bit low for me and I spent the day bouncing along with a crick in my neck as I bent to look ahead.

By the end of the day, my neck ached and I thought I was heading back to the chiropractor until I spent a comfortable night on my ultimate pillow and woke up refreshed.

Customers also love our hotel pillow duck down collection. Often they have been pampered with a stay on a luxury hotel bed and want to have the same pillow at home. They strip off the pillowcase to find the brand and then find us online or in-store. These are made as a pillow within a pillow. First we make a small pillow filled with feather, then make a larger one filled with 50% down to wrap around it - luxury.

Call into our Takapuna store to view the entire range - it will be worth the drive. I am off overseas again soon to find new exciting fabrics to add to our

collection and will certainly be taking my ultimate pillow, but I will have it in the most colourful pillowcase I can find so that it really stands out. They are far too precious to leave behind!

Gerald.

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Shore City: Barkers

Shore City: Portmans

Victoria Vorok and Sharon McGregor.

Boardroom to Beach With a solid grounding in men’s attire, Barkers’ has been one of New Zealand’s best-known and respected menswear labels for over 40 years.

The Takapuna store in Shore City, with it’s tongue in cheek slogans and ode to the Shore’s beach culture with custom made surfboards – is a one stop groom room for any male looking to update their look and style.

“We offer everything from the boardroom to the beach” advises Fernanda Rocha, the newly appointed Store Manager, who has been a part of the Barkers’ team for over three years, and previously worked in the Newmarket store.

“Outfitting is a Barkers’ speciality, and here on the Shore, we really have the opportunity to establish a great relationship with our customers and approach them in the ‘Barkers Way’, which is to listen and guide them seamlessly through their look,” suggests Fernanda.

While she admits that most New Zealand men know what they want, when it comes to shopping they often just need guidance in matching the right tie with a shirt or knowing what to wear for which occasion.

“We like to see ourselves as their personal stylists – we guide them through what will go with what, all the while taking into consideration their specific needs and styles,” she adds.

From well-fitted fine merino wool suits to smart casual attire with pure cotton shirts, jeans and pants and including a specially designed winter range of attire from Swanndri to create effortless style, Barkers can and do fit from head to toe. With a great range of accessories to complete any look including Italian leather shoes (both smart and casual), ties, cufflinks, underwear, socks, wallets, bags, brollies - Barkers really do mean business.

They also offer great incentives for their customers – the Collar & Cuff card gives you a free shirt for every fourth shirt brought.

Barkers, Upper Level, Shore City Takapuna 09 489 5518 www.barkersonline.co.nz

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Polished & Playful at Portmans The ‘Portmans’ girl is the essential ’IT’ girl – she’s young, feminine and likes to stay on top of the trends, she’s playful and polished, lives and breathes fashion in her work and off-duty days and she sits well with the 20+ somethings on the North Shore.

Portmans is designed to effortlessly take girls from work to play with fashion pieces that are on trend. As Victoria Vorok Store Manager at Portmans Shore City, Takapuna explains.

“The Portmans girl is youthful, in her 20 to 30’s and is dressing day to night in fashion forward pieces that can get her from the desk to dinner!”

This season, Portmans are taking the statement stripe trend and mixing it back with classic blazer and trench coat.

It's all about layering your different fabrications like satin florals but with leather biker jackets, or mixing soft merinos back with denim or tweed. It's an easy way to mix your fabrications.

Manager Victoria said: "Our face of brand Jess Hart shows us how to work these stripes back with luxurious knits and coats.

"It's all about layering your different fabrications like satin florals but with leather biker jackets, or mixing soft merinos back with denim or tweed. It's an easy way to mix your fabrications."

Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder or looking for more upscale casual wear and dresses to dance in, Portmans can create the look for you.

Their modern on trend pieces are made to multitask in your wardrobe – don’t be afraid to ask Victoria or 2IC Sharon McGregor how to mix your work wear with casual wear to maximise your style.

Portmans, Upper Level, Shore City, Takapuna 09 489 8830 www.portmans.com.au

Cape from GLASSONS, jumper from FLYING SAUCERS, necklace from PORTMANS, bag & shoes from MI PIACI, cuff from COUNTRY ROAD

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Takapuna News

Rachael Bro.

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

Winter Fun in Takapuna!

Hello. Thank you to all the wonderful participants and crew who made the Celebrate Takapuna Day such a wonderful success.

It was great fun putting on a free multi-cultural show at the PumpHouse and getting to know the wonderfully talented performers from various nationalities and work with the fabulous PumpHouse staff.

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Auckland Dutch Dancers.

Flamenco Guitar Richard & Sandy.

Last month I have had the pleasure of working with the Sunnynook residents on local reserve improvements and meeting more Milford residents. I always enjoy getting to know Csardas Hungarian Dancers. more of our residents and learning about the wonderful accomplishments we are making to our community. It is important to get involved and shape our community how we want it. At the moment there is the opportunity to have your say on two regulations that could affect you: the local dog access rules and the public areas with alcohol bans. For more information Chilean/Latino Dancers. on areas where proposed alcohol ban areas may be lifted go to: http://www.aucklandcouncil. govt.nz/EN/licencesregulations/alcohol/drinkresponsibly/Pages/alcoholbans. aspx#submissions Submissions for both close Friday 17 July.

There is also the opportunity to have your say on the proposed North Shore bus network until 13 July see: https://at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/ new-public-transport-network/new-network-for-north-shore/ Winter Fun is here! – Weekly 10am-12noon - (various dates/locations) Free pre-school play sessions are available weekly at locations alternating between Forrest Hill, Takapuna, Milford & Sunnynook. The sessons provide an opportunity for mums/carers to meet, chat and have coffee while interacting with their pre-schooler(s) playing with our fabulous range of toys.

Pre-school play sessions are available from June – September inclusive.

Adult supervision is required.

July sessions: 1-Jul Wednesday Scout Hall, Becroft Park, Forrest Hill 14-Jul Tuesday Mary Thomas Centre, 3 Gibbons Road, Takapuna 22-Jul Wednesday Sunnynook Community Centre, Sunnynook Road, Sunnynook 30-Jul Thursday Milford Baptist Church, 3 Dodson Avenue, Milford 5-Aug Wednesday Scout Hall, Becroft Park, Forrest Hill Thank you to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board in enabling the above events.

Rachael Bro (Takapuna North Community Coordinator – Castor Bay, Milford, Forrest Hill, Sunnynook, Takapuna.)

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Health & Fitness: with Les Mills Takapuna

What’s the best way to build lean muscle mass?

Claire Bellingham.

As a Personal Trainer I’m often asked whether machines or free weights are the best for building lean muscle mass. Pin loaded machines are a popular form of resistance training for the recreational exerciser.

Machines force an idealized posture, making them a good choice for people new to exercise.

Get your free pass at lesmills.co.nz/free-day-pass Les Mills Takapuna, Roof top level, Shore City Cnr Lake Road & Como Street, Takapuna

They can be a great tool for rehabilitation because they’re pre-set using only the muscle and angle the machine allows.

However machines do not allow a full range of motion or encourage the body to stabilise for itself.

Free weights such as dumbells and barbells require the body to move in a more natural fashion and activate stabilisers as well as main muscle groups.

In recent times a third option has emerged for building lean muscle mass.

“Functional Fitness” is the new black of exercise, using a variety of tools and toys to create complex movements that mimic everyday life. Functional exercises tend to be multi-joint, multi-muscle, multi-plane activities using upper and lower body simultaneously. These exercises emphasise core control and build strength in stabliser muscles as well as target muscles. Functional fitness tools available at Les Mills include weight bags, TRX, VipR, kettle bell, swiss ball and bosu ball.

Like free weights, functional exercises can support the body’s ability to stabilise and balance when performed correctly. A strong functional body is more versatile and less prone to injury. But ironically, many people pursuing functional fitness end up injured and ultimately less functional than when they began. The more freedom a type of exercise gives the more important it is to have correct technique. If you’re unfamiliar with any equipment it’s essential to have a qualified gym instructor take you through a free Discovery program.

The best type of exercise for an individual client will depend on their physical condition and their goals. Many of my clients were previously sedentary and just want to lose 5 or 10kgs in the most efficient way possible. Each individual needs to make the choice of how functional they need to be and what level of risk is acceptable to achieve it. Some people enjoy complex high intensity exercises, some like lots of toys, some like a lot of traditional free weights and some are most comfortable on machines. Most people like a mix over time. Any type of exercise can burn calories and build lean muscle mass as long as the program is regularly changed around. The key to a program’s effectiveness is adherence and the key to adherence is enjoyment. There’s a lot of art in with the science of program design.

Mid winter can be a good time to try something a little different at the gym.

July is the furthest point between two New Year’s Resolutions and often people fall sick then lose momentum. There's no need to wait until after the school holidays to get back into routine. Les Mills Takapuna is running their GymFit School Holiday Programme for age 5 to 15 year olds. So you can still get to the gym and enjoy a class or PT session. Check out our website for details.

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Building & Home Maintenance with QPC

Before

After

Reclad and Renovation with QPC QPC Builders recently completed a reclad and renovation on Montrose Terrace in Mairangi Bay, we caught up with the home owners Steve & Margaret and asked them a few questions about QPC Builders.

What made you choose QPC over the other companies in your area?

Our daughter recommended QPC and then got two other companies to quote. Alex spent the time going through the process and giving suggestions, he wasn’t the cheapest but was the most detailed and spent the most time explaining things so we felt confident in him.

Do you have any tips for other potential reclad clients?

As an owner of a plaster house you always know there is going to be some leaky bits but your never sure how much which can be daunting but Alex gave us a really good idea of where it would probably be leaking and when the cladding came off he was spot on.

How did you find the full design and build process?

Really enjoyed it, we used Yellowfox for all our interior design which was hugely helpful to us in terms of honing decisions, they are a one stop shop so went to them and talked about everything from kitchen to tiles to wallpaper, they had samples there and saved us racing around going to all different places. Greg and the rest of the QPC team made it really easy for us along the way and made sure we were kept up to date and involved.

Were you happy with the subtradies that you had in your home?

Alex and Greg were great and dealt with them all direct which is another great thing about QPC, we were happy to have all of them in our home, they were all polite and all happy to give ideas about little things that they could do to improve their parts.

How did you feel the process went from start to finish?

We had weekly site meetings with Greg and meeting minutes were prepared and sent out timely which I didn’t expect but was great and meant that even when they guys were dealing with Steve I knew exactly what was going on.

It was great to have the record and meant I could refer back and also email responses which was easier than me calling as I could sit down after work and do it.

How did you feel the communication was between you and your project manager?

Great no issues, Steve lived in the house throughout so was always there for each stage and any little things that needed checking or changing he was there but it was always documented so I was up to date. Greg was great always had suggestions about things, never waited till there was a problem just always constantly thinking of ways to do things better for our specific house.

Did you feel like any concerns were heard and amended?

Alex was great, if there was any issues which were only ever small and part of the job Alex’s attitude is very much, how can we get this sorted and fix it, he doesn’t dwell on things.

Do you feel QPC delivered on their promise for a full design build package without hassles?

Yes certainly did and would fully recommend them to anyone else that is looking to go through the reclad process, the end result is perfect and with a reasonable budget the end result certainly justifies the money we have spent, we love the house.

Alex has a great business and does a great job of looking after customers he is very conscious of keeping clients in the loop, happy and providing a good experience. We wish him every success.

Steve & Margaret Stephens

If you were to sum up your entire experience with QPC in 1 sentence what would it be?

Confident with Alex and the team all the way through and really happy with the end result.

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Experienced teams with specialised skills in recladding, renovations and new house builds.

Dedication to service, value, timelines and high quality workmanship.

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New Business Spotlight: Fine Wine Delivery Co. North Shore

Store Manager Vince O’Connell and General Manager Richard Poole and the huge Fine Wine Delivery Co. Superstore.

Richard Poole and the Tasting Room at the Fine Wine Delivery Co. On any given day there are as many as 40 wines open for tasting.

The Fine Wine Delivery Co. Superstore arrives on the Shore!

Aidan Bennett ventures along Constellation Drive to find out what all the fuss is about at HomeZone For Channel readers who love fine wine and craft beers, I have an important public announcement. Heaven has arrived for you on the North Shore. The Fine Wine Delivery Co. at HomeZone on Constellation Drive.

I have an admission to make first. Our business was involved in helping the Fine Wine Delivery Co. team set up their wonderful new superstore. The signage that is. When the store was opened in mid-June members of our team were there and they came back raving about what was on offer. Not only the chance to buy and taste fine wines as the name suggests – but most importantly for Blake and Rhys was the opportunity to taste no less than 12 craft beers on tap and then buy them in flagons – glass or plastic.

So I had to go and have a look myself.

The Fine Wine Delivery Co. concept has been a long time in the making. In fact the ‘family’ business was founded by Jeff Poole right here on the Shore, in Torbay in 1997. Initially that was out of a spare room but even from those early days there was an emphasis on what Jeff calls “the wine journey”. Helping people experience the taste of fine wines. Eventually the business grew to require premises and for many years it was based in Cook Street and became an institution for many. Around 20% of the Cook Street customers actually came from the North Shore.

In 2013 the company pioneered the wine, craft beer and spirits 'SuperStore' concept at Lunn Avenue, Mt Wellington. It's quickly resonated with consumers who enjoy the service, selection and experience. The Fine Wine Delivery Co.

The store stocks our full range of 1,800 wines, 250 bottled craft beers, and hand selected range of Single Malts and Fine Spirits.

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SuperStore follows the same quality and wine journey principles that Jeff Poole started out with 18 years ago in Torbay.

The Constellation Drive SuperStore was selected as they have always had a strong number of North Shore customers, but it was difficult for them to enjoy the new store experience when they shifted from Cook Street in the CBD to Mt Wellington.

When I visited the new Constellation Drive SuperStore, Jeff Poole’s son Richard – now the General Manager – was on hand with manager Vince O’Connell to walk me through the new store and the “Fine Wine Delivery Co. experience”.

"Every wine, craft beer and spirit we offer at the Fine Wine Delivery Co. is first tasted by an expert panel who assesses for quality then value,” explained Richard Poole, when quizzed on the strength of their offering. "We taste 5,000 wines a year of which 63% are actually rejected.”

An example that Richard uses is their ability to benchmark wines as a result of this quality tasting programme. “For example we are able to come up with the best $20.00 buttery style Hawkes Bay Chardonnay that we know our customers will love. Those that don’t measure up don’t reach the shelves. If they pass the taste test then we know our customers will enjoy them as well."

The store stocks our full range of 1,800 wines, 250 bottled craft beers, and hand selected range of Single Malts and Fine Spirits.

The neat thing about this spacious superstore is that "the wine journey experience” means that customers are welcome to taste a great deal of the offerings before they buy as well. This includes the wines they promote and on any given day there are as many as 40 wines open for tasting at the “Tasting Room". An impressive feature is the "Fresh Craft Beer" corner where beers lovers can taste no less than 12 fresh craft beers on tap and can fill flagons of rare release beers and old favourites.

“We place a strong emphasis on ensuring we have well trained staff who share our passion for what we are doing,” adds Richard. “We know that the

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The Constellation Drive Store manager is Vince O’Connell, who has returned room facilities upstairs with seating for up to 60 to enjoy wine and beer tastings with New Zealand and International producers. In November the Society of Beer to New Zealand with 11 years' experience with Dan Murphy’s, a similar store Advocates (SOBA) Awards are being held at the venue. A great fit given the concept in Australia. company’s dedication to quality craft beers.

“The concept is fantastic and is really the next level in experiencing So there it is folks, another great addition to life on the Shore. The store is purchasing liquor products,” says Vince O’Connell. “This is like the Koru Club open seven days a week from 9am and is a “must visit” if you love fine wine, compared to sitting at the gate lounge. All of what we sell is evaluated and spirits and fresh craft beers. tasted before we will stock it. We leave the low costfrom wines tothe the supermarkets • Easy access Northern Motorway with 30 free car parks and others and we don’t stock commercial beers or RTD’s. We only stock craft beers and like the wine it’s all •about the taste.

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Skin Cancer Channel: with Dr Grant Coe

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Chief MoleMan, Dr Grant Coe, has had extensive experience in skin cancer screening and surgery, both in New Zealand and Australia, and will be answering questions as well as sharing advice, tips and information each month in Channel Magazine.

Do I have a skin cancer?

Question: For a few weeks now I’ve had a small pink growth on the side of my nose. It’s raised around the edges and a bit crusty in the middle. It doesn’t seem to going away, so I’m starting to get a bit concerned about it.

Could this be a skin cancer?

Dr Coe: It is very important that you get this spot checked as soon as

possible by a doctor or skin cancer specialist, as it likely to be a nonmelanoma skin cancer - the most common of which are BCCs or basal cell carcinomas. BCCs are the most prevalent form of skin cancer in New Zealand and 80% are found on the head and neck, which are areas that receive the most sun exposure. BCCs often look like red patches, pink growths, shiny bumps, open sores or scars. They can be highly disfiguring if allowed to continue growing and it is important that they are removed at the earliest stage possible. Early diagnosis also means less invasive surgery and a much better cosmetic result.

As we get older, the risk of developing a BCC greatly increases, so, particularly for New Zealanders over the age 50, it becomes even more important to get your skin checked annually.

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Saving Our Kiwi Our national bird faces a crisis. There are about 70,000 kiwi left in the wild, but their numbers are falling by two per cent a year as a result of introduced predators such as stoats, ferrets and rats.

A shocking statistic is that nine out of ten kiwi chicks die before they reach adulthood in places where we aren’t controlling the predator numbers.

Now reduced to a few scattered populations in remote parts of both islands, such as the Kahurangi National Park or the Maggie Barry.

Coromandel peninsula, if we don’t act now they could be extinct in the wild on the mainland within our grandchildren’s lifetimes.

None of us want to see the kiwi go the way of the moa or the huia. That’s why this new funding, and the fresh approach we’re taking by partnering with others, is going to be a game changer. Together we are determined to reverse that advance to extinction.

I was delighted to get a budget bid across the line and $11.2 million will be put towards an exciting new programme for kiwi.

The aim is to turn the two per cent decline into at least a two per cent increase by focusing on growing the kiwi population.

We’re going to scale up existing kiwi breeding programmes and establish more “kiwi creches” to raise the chicks until they are able to defend themselves against predators across the country.

A “crèche” is a safe haven where kiwi eggs can be hatched and raised in a predator-free environment – usually an island or behind a pest-proof fence.

Once they reach about 1kg in weight they are able to fight off predators using those sharp kiwi claws, and they can be returned to the wild.

We take our lead from sanctuaries with a proven track record like Zealandia in Wellington, Cape Sanctuary in Hawkes Bay or Maungatautari in the Waikato, where populations of kiwi are happily doing what nature intended safely behind an impregnable fence.

Once a site has as many kiwi as it can take, the extra chicks born each year will be used to bolster numbers in the wild throughout New Zealand.

There are already many dedicated groups working to protect kiwi, and we’re giving them a boost by partnering with Kiwis for kiwi, an independent trust, to help coordinate efforts and allocate skills, labour and funding where needed.

At the same time, DOC will employ ten more staff to help, and they will be able to double the amount of land they control for predators. They will also use new monitoring technology to track how kiwi populations are progressing.

Saving the kiwi is a big challenge that no one government department, even one as hardworking as DOC, can achieve alone. My hope is that this coordinated approach will reverse the fortunes of our national bird.

In local news, I recently attended North Shore Age Concern’s successful Symposium on Vulnerable Older People. More than 100 people were there to talk about the challenges and opportunities of an ageing population. It was a pleasure to be able to speak to them.

Despite the winter weather, Grant, Joe and I are in training for the Auckland half marathon in November and we are looking forward to a day off training for a great cause and conviviality at the Vintner’s brunch for a highly successful annual fundraiser for North Shore Hospice.

As always if there are any particular issues I can help you with please contact Monika in my office on 09 486 0005 to make an appointment time to see me and I’d be interested to hear your views on the flag.

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Channel People: I Love what I Do Tamsin Fynn

IT'S A PIRATE'S LIFE!

Writing has been a passion of Tamsin Fynn’s since she was a young child. She began writing children’s poetry after she had her son 12 years ago and it soon turned into a career...as a pirate! Whilst living for four years in Qatar with her husband and son, she began performing her poetry at local schools. Tamsin says being a pirate is a great adventure and she loves working with children and sharing her love of poetry with them. Tamsin let Channel Mag into her life on the high seas...!

Courtney Bennett: What’s the best part about your job?

Tamsin Flynn: I’ve reached that point in my life where I would like to think that what I do makes a difference. Plus I’m the only woman in Devonport (or maybe Auckland) that gets to go to work dressed as a pirate.

CB: Describe to readers what you do with poetry and kids in schools.

TF: I start with a performance of my funny narrative poetry in which I read poems on such things as a spy dad, the old man wind, a gran going to space, and sending a whisper to crazy places. I love to make the performance interactive and get so much pleasure from hearing new ideas from young minds. Afterwards I run a workshop with the children in which the children have the opportunity to write poetry. In the 60 or so performances I have done in Auckland it is always wonderful to see the smiles on children’s faces as I share my poetry and as they produce a piece of their own work. I love to promote the idea of poetry as being a place where children can find their own voice and ideas and get pleasure from it.

CB: Why is reading so important for our young people?

TF: I think reading takes young people to other places. It’s an opportunity for adventure and learning. It helps build the creativity that in this digital age is so important.

CB: Who do you admire and why?

TF: Margaret Mahy. I loved the way she moved us outside of the ordinary and how she bravely played with language. An example of this being in her poem “Summer” in which she uses the words “swimmery” to describe the desire to want to swim and the word ”thunderfull” to describe the sky. Also I would have to mention Chris

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White, a UK illustrator and performance poet who inspired me into performance after seeing him and has also illustrated my poems.

CB: Which poem is most popular with children?

TF: I hope they enjoy all my poems but one that stands out is about Grandma's ghastly stew, which is incredibly noisy and horrible and they also seem to enjoy joining in on the stew noises.

CB: Where is your favourite place to travel to and why?

TF: Actually I do have some wonderful trips to space when I am writing some of my poems (like ”Space Gran” and “Off to Mars”) but here on earth I love to travel to busy mad cities where around every corner there is a new story.

CB: What is your favorite poem and why?

TF: “Ghosts” by Margaret Mahy. I love the way she moves between two worlds in this poem. Also “The Fish” by Elizabeth Bishop, with the incredible description of the fish and the strong use of the theme of victory.

CB: What do you do in your spare time?

TF: I love to sail and have done since I was six. I love to go out on the Hauraki Gulf with my husband and son. I also read, play tennis and daydream for ideas for my next poem. I have also recently started going out with my son on photography expeditions.

CB: If I wasn’t in the poetry business...

TF: I would probably be on a real pirate adventure sailing somewhere exotic I suspect.

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Channel Pets: with DogHQ

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

Misconceptions and Desexing Desexing is a very important discussion point for all dog and cat owners, and for most sensible suburban dwellers there isn’t much to discuss, but when to get it done.

It is amazing however, that some people still hold some very interesting and usually incorrect ideas when it comes to this topic.

Here are some of the common myths still around today: Females should have a litter before being desexed: This is not necessary for your pet’s benefit at all, in fact the opposite. It will not change their underlying character and spaying a dog before her first heat will reduce the risk of mammary cancer to nearly zero. Every heat a female has significantly increases her chance of developing mammary cancer.

Desexing will make my pet fat and lazy: The most usual reason animals and

people put on weight is because they eat too much and exercise too little. It is true that removing the hormone producing organs may slow its metabolism but only overfeeding will make the pet fat.

It will change my dog’s personality: There is generally no change in the character of your dog after sexing other than the reduction or prevention of unwanted behaviours in males such as marking, mounting, fighting and wandering. They will still be happy to chase their favourite ball!

I don’t want my dog to lose the guarding instinct: Spaying or neutering does not affect a dog's natural instinct to protect home and family. A dog's personality is formed more by genetics and environment than by sex hormones.

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But I have such a wonderful dog, I want another one just like her: A dog or cat may be a great pet, but that doesn't mean her offspring will be a carbon copy.

Professional animal breeders who follow generations of bloodlines can't guarantee they will get just what they want out of a particular litter. A pet owner's chances are even slimmer. In fact, an entire litter of puppies or kittens might receive all of a pet's (and her mate's) worst characteristics.

My dog’s sport/working performance will be adversely affected by neutering: Not true. Neutered dogs are not lazier than entire dogs.

When to Desex You should follow the advice of your vet as the beneficial timing varies a little in dogs between breeds and individual speed of development. You should be starting to discuss this with your vet when your cat or dog is 5 to 6 months of age.

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Talking Tax: With McIsaacs

This regular column is provided by Chris Lindsay (B.Com CA), a Director of McIsaacs Ltd. Chris is a Chartered Accountant and tax specialist based on the North Shore. Chris has worked in the tax field for over 20 years and advises businesses on a range of tax issues including structuring when buying and selling businesses, handling IRD audits, expanding overseas and reviewing existing structures.

School bridging the generation gap, while remembering a local legend Chris Lindsay.

New Property Tax: Devil in the Detail?

The Government’s proposed new tax law (to tax all gains on sales of residential property sold within 2 years of being purchased) may apply more widely than at first glance.

The new rules will apply to any residential property bought from 1 October 2015 which is sold within 2 years, but does not apply: • If the property is the seller’s main home i.e. to owner-occupiers, or • If the property is inherited from a deceased estate • If the property is transferred as part of a relationship property settlement The new rules will therefore potentially apply to tax residential property bought and sold within 2 years where: • The property is owned by a family trust, but occupied by beneficiaries.

• The property is a holiday home or bach • The property is “inherited” or gifted from a Trust or living individual (rather than a deceased estate) to a Trust • The property is transferred from a Trust as part of a relationship property settlement (although there are proposed changes to tax laws which may remedy this issue) • The property is used as a main residence but is owned by an entity that is legally separate from the occupier e.g. a company or limited partnership Even if the new law does not apply to a property acquired on or after 1 October 2015, this does not mean that a future sale of that property is safe from tax.

The existing tax laws can still apply to tax any gains on properties sold more than 2 years after being bought. It is likely that the Inland Revenue will scrutinise all properties sold within 3 to 4 years of sale, to check whether these sales were delayed to avoid the 2 year rule and whether there was any intention or purpose of sale when those properties were bought. The onus is on taxpayers to evidence that they did not intend to sell a property, so it is important to ensure records clearly show the original intention and purpose.

The Government is releasing an Issues Paper in July, which will provide more detail and there will be a short consultation period before the law is enacted in September. Hopefully Officials and submitters will address these issues prior to the new laws being enacted, to ensure that these new rules don’t overreach.

If you would like to discuss this issue, or any tax issue, please contact Chris Lindsay on chris@mcisaacs.co.nz or 021829400 and I would be happy to discuss on a no obligation basis.

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Schools are often at the heart of a community, and act as an important thread to link generations of students, past and present. These connections bring richness to lives and, shared bonds created over four generations at a North Shore school have brought warm memories flooding back for families, following the passing away of a muchloved local identity.

At the recent funeral of Malcom Iversen the accolades flowed. The fact that he was a founding father of North Harbour Rugby, The late Malcolm Iversen, and his wife grew up on the Shore with six brothers, and Barbara Iversen. was instrumental in the 1980s revival of Takapuna Grammar Rowing, were amongst the endeavours that were acknowledged. In essence, he spent over 50 years helping to make Devonport the place it is today.

After the service, the stories started flowing and two young people closely involved that day, discovered a heartwarming link. Both students of Takapuna Grammar; Gabriel Jones, Malcolm’s grandson, and the current Girls’ Captain of TGS Rowing, Shana Alvey (nee Somerville) with her Rebekah Alvey were already aware that they children Christopher and Rebekah on were fourth generation students of the school. the front steps at TGS. But, following the funeral service, Rebekah’s Mum, Shana announced that her Dad was a coxswain for a rowing crew with Malcolm in it, a process to unravel the links between the families started.

On Gabriel’s family side, his grandfather Malcolm Iversen (TGS 1950 -1952) was married to Barbara Eyre (TGS 1953-1956), whose mother Ray Eyre was in Form 3 in 1929. Malcolm and Barbara met through rowing and as Life Members of Takapuna Grammar Rowing club, were both actively involved in almost all aspects of running the club for many years. They had more than one boat named after them, and they were on the banks of Lake Karapiro for this year’s nationals – the Maadi Cup, only two weeks before Malcolm died. Their children Graham, Robyn, Janine and Maxine all attended Takapuna, with Janine and Maxine taking up their father’s interest in rowing, and now Janine and Paul Jones’ son, Gabriel is in Year 11.

Current Year 13 student, Rebekah Alvey (Year 13), and her brother Christopher (Year 12), are the children of former student Shana Alvey (nee Somerville), and Bruce Alvey. Shana’s father, Trevor Somerville, and her mother, Darrell were also TGS students. Darrell is the daughter of Robert Turner, who was born in 1914 and attended TGS in 1928. Not quite a foundation pupil, but pretty close. He left just months before Ray Eyre started at the school. Trevor Somerville coxed a rowing skiff with Malcolm in the crew and in April, Trevor’s granddaughter gave the rowing club’s eulogy at the funeral of her grandfather’s rowing crew mate.

The links with the school continue in many other directions for both families, providing many connections and building community. A community that is also built on the years of selfless service that men like Malcolm Iversen contribute.

The time given raising a family, running a successful business (Contract Assembly, in Porana Road) coaching and managing sports teams, mending rowing skiffs and sitting on committees - for Bowls, Seas Scouts, YMCA and Age Concern to name just a few. Malcolm fought for the establishment of new ventures, like North Harbour Rugby, helped to save buildings, fundraised endlessly and was Chairman of the Belmont Intermediate Board of Trustees, under Principal, Keith White.

Our community has suffered a great loss and his legacy now lives on through his family.

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Salary Caps

Why Do We Need Them?

Most sport lovers have a general understanding (at best) of what a salary cap is and why it’s deemed necessary in the context of the sport(s) that they follow. But how knowledgeable are we really?

Before becoming involved in the athlete management profession, I didn’t know much. And the little I did know was based on what I’d read and heard about, mostly relating to the National Rugby League (NRL). For example, who could Anthony Ruakere. forget the hot water that the 2002 Bulldogs found themselves in by breaching the NRL’s salary cap (set at $3.45 million at the time) by almost $2 million over the previous three years. On that occasion, the Bulldogs were fined the maximum $500,000 and stripped of 37 competition points – taking them from first to last place on the competition ladder, with just three weeks remaining in the season. Our own Warriors have also fallen foul of the salary cap, most memorably (perhaps not the best contextual use of that word…) being fined $430,000 and having four competition points docked for breaches during the 2004 and 2005 seasons.

So why do some sporting codes have a salary cap? Broadly speaking, there are two primary benefits of imposing a salary cap: 1. Spreading the Playing Talent – under a salary cap, each club has the same theoretical economic capacity to attract players. This prevents sports clubs with greater wealth from buying the best talent available and thus best ensuring their own success. Creating parity in this manner should have the effect of making the sporting product more attractive to viewers. Given the importance of television revenue to professional sport, it is crucial that sporting fixtures are as evenly matched as possible.

2. Controlling Costs – the absence of a salary cap can sometimes expose clubs to the risk of buying athletes they can’t afford. In the highly competitive professional sporting environment, it is tempting to overspend on player salaries for immediate gain, with little or no thought given to the long term sustainability of the club in question.

Below are examples of salary caps being utilised in various codes globally. The sums of money involved in a number of these sports make for eye opening reading! Note that there are a number of high profile professional sports that have no salary caps.

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Channel People: I Love my Sport - Steve Jackson

STEVE’S PASSIONATE ABOUT RUGBY! It’s safe to say that Steve Jackson lives and breathes rugby. He is the coach of the North Harbour Rugby team, and was previously the Assistant Coach at Counties Manukau and a player in the Maori All Blacks team. Steve joined North Harbour in 2014 and he’s back for 2015 with some exciting new player signings ahead of the ITM Cup season. Steve told Channel Magazine about his plans for North Harbour this year and his life outside of the game.

Courtney Bennett: What’s the best part about being a rugby coach?

Steve Jackson: The friendships you make, watching your players grow and achieve their dreams, making a difference in their lives, with the hope they will become better people on and off the field. I love the challenges rugby throws at you. The memories that you take, dealing with a variety of cultures and bringing them together to make one, Harbour.

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CB: Who else have you got in the squad this season to make a difference?

SJ: I won’t single out one particular player or players. We believe we have a group that will make a difference as a team and we are looking forward to the campaign ahead and are extremely excited about the group that will be representing Harbour in the ITM Cup. Everyone will play a part in making this a successful year.

CB: How good is it going to be having Rene Ranger in the team?

SJ: Alex and I are extremely excited about working with Rene. He will bring added 'X factor' to our group. He is an All Black and will have a lot to offer, and we are looking forward to being part of his development to get back in the Black Jersey.

CB: What did you learn from last season that will make a difference in 2015?

SJ: Decision making at crucial times cost us three out of the first four games and subsequently cost us a place in the Semi Finals, so we are doing everything possible to make sure our players adapt to situations and make right decisions on and off the field.

CB: What are your goals for the team this season?

SJ: First goal is to make sure we execute our attack and defence structures, and concentrate on what we can control, if we do that we will get the outcomes in games we are looking for and in achieving that we will make Semi Finals. Once there anything can happen.

CB: Who are the rugby players you look up to and why?

SJ: I was lucky enough to play alongside Michael Jones. When I left school I played for Waitemata Premiers when I was 17. Michael as we all know was uncompromising on the field - aggressive in defence, fast, a great link player and an amazing athlete, and off the field a true gentlemen who stuck to his values. He got to know who you were as a person and I really respect that. He took time to talk and he was just one of the boys, enjoyed a laugh, knew when to switch on and off.

CB: If you could have another career for a day, what would it be and why?

SJ: I would be an entertainer like Billy Elliot. When I was growing up I wanted to be a tap dancer believe it or not. I like making people smile and I get joy out of people being happy, that’s what life’s about. I also like boxing because it's a sport that requires ridiculous discipline and work ethic.

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CB: What do you do in your spare time?

SJ: I am a family man and love spending time with my wife Penny, who I have been with for 27 years. We have three amazing boys, Will, 13, Cole, 10, and Taine, 9, we live on Waiheke Island so beach and BBQs is where it is at for me.

CB: Do you enjoying playing and watching other sports?

SJ: Yes I like playing touch, I like to box, I enjoy watching all sports especially boxing, MMA and rugby league outside of rugby. I also get a kick out of watching my boys play basketball.

CB: In my next life I’ll come back as…

SJ: The man I am today, I have a very supportive family, I have my dream job, I wake up everyday and appreciate the work I am doing. I have a great wife and three champion boys so right now life is great and I wouldn’t want to be anyone or anything else apart from who I am now.

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Opinion: Local Takapuna Resident John Algie

Lets do what’s best for Takapuna, Auckland & NZ As readers will have picked up, the publisher of this magazine is a fan of the plans for the northern reserve of Takapuna Beach that includes the Community Marine Activity Hub with predominantly public reserve space. It is a controversial subject given that it fits in with the council implemented Takapuna Beach Reserve Management Plan that resulted in the decision to not renew the lease for the Takapuna Beach Holiday Park.

During June I was approached by John Algie a well known local with a desire to voice his concerns about the situation regarding the camp ground site. John's family has a strong history in the Takapuna area. In fact, five generations of Algie’s, from both sides of John's family, have lived in the Black Rock and Thorne Bay area. It was John’s grandfather – also John Algie – who built “The Castle” overlooking the Bay. This is John Algie’s strong contribution around the overall debate on what happens on the northern reserve of Takapuna Beach.

A few years ago many people on the North Shore and in the wider sailing and sporting community were delighted at the news of a High Performance Sailing Centre being established. For years New Zealand has punched way above its weight in so many sports, however, it is evident that since the introduction of the AUT Millennium facility as well specialist centres for sports like Rowing, Cycling and Equestrian this country’s results have leapt ahead.

The news of a National Sailing Centre promised to have a similar impact on yachting results, which were already pretty good. Best of all from our point of view, it was to be established right here in Takapuna!

Apart from it being adjacent to the Takapuna Boating Club, the originally proposed location on the Strand was always flawed due to the constricted and sloping site. When the council suggested the northern reserve as an alternative it appeared the perfect solution.

The fact that the scope of the centre could easily be widened to accommodate storage for the burgeoning growth of the Waka Ama crews and their craft; replace the existing Takapuna Boating Club shed; and space for the multitude of paddle boards, canoes and surf skis, just made it better and better.

These benefits kept accruing when the current plan appeared, showing how the proposal increased the grassed park area for the public by about 200% and included desperately needed toilets and changing sheds.

Everything seemed to be going well. The Council declared the land as a reserve in its management plan, and the Harbour Access Trust (HAT) started preparing its application for the consent.

Then we heard that there was growing discontent over the camping ground closure. It seemed that this campaign is more about frustrating the marine centre – for whatever reason – than saving the camping ground, which was slated for closure since the day the council purchased the property for a reserve nearly 40 years ago.

For some reason, possibly political survival of some members, the council’s local board re-opened the debate and invited further public feedback, despite the advice of its own legal people. This saw the recent frenzy of activity garnering support from the community. Regrettably many who signed their support, however well intentioned, were persuaded by what I believe to be blatantly misleading information.

The flyer which was being handed out to the public made a number of statements as facts, all of which are either absolutely wrong or deliberately misleading. These are outlined below:-

John Algie at the Takapuna Beach northern reserve.

approximately 65% of the grassed area of the reserve. The owners purchased the business knowing full well that the lease had a finite term to run, and if their occupancy claims are anywhere near true, they have been doing very nicely in the meantime.

The camp ground is an asset to our local economy generating (lease/rental) income of $160,000 plus an annual spend of around $7 million to our local business:Not true and wrong. The private individuals operating the camp ground have enjoyed a concession from the contract rent for some time, however such a sum is derisory compared to the enormous value of the reserve. Assuming the goal Saving the camp ground will ensure that the public reserve stays in the was to generate a financial return from this site the fair market rent for might be hands of the public:Wrong. Like all Public Reserves this land will continue in public ownership anyway, 7% of land value. The camp ground rent is a fraction of this. but access will be curtailed if the camping ground stays. HAT is a non-profit group The claim that $7 million per annum is spent locally (around $20,000 per day) has been challenged by the Takapuna Beach Business Association, which is waiting for formed originally to promote a ferry terminal at Takapuna Beach; and is now a response from the camp ground supporters. acting on behalf of public bodies to establish an amazing Centre to facilitate their sporting activities.

The campground has huge potential to be upgraded:The fact is that the proposed plan will increase the grassed public space by Obvious, but irrelevant. Frankly it is an embarrassment at present, and groups around 7,000 square meters, and the addition of dedicated public toilets and opposed to the CMAH cannot guarantee what will happen with the camp ground if changing spaces is a big bonus for the community. Even the roof of the proposed it did stay. The land was purchased by council as a reserve with the camp ground building is public park-like space. inherited as a legacy tenant. Once that lease expired the council elected to renew The camp ground, however, is a privately owned business. It occupies

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for 10 years as a stopgap, with the clear proviso that no more extensions would be granted. Currently it operates on a monthly license. The activity does not comply with the council’s own reserve management plan.

The development significantly increases the footprint of permanent, privately owned areas of buildings on public reserve:Disingenuous and wrong. The proposed buildings are sited around the landward perimeter of the property, and occupy a fraction of the area of the privately owned campground. Moreover, the buildings themselves are being built by public organisations for public activities.

The areas of park available to residents and visitors will be increased by about 200% The entire area will be over-run with boats:Wrong. The HAT resource consent application clearly illustrates the areas set aside for boat storage. It is a simple thing for council to police non-compliance. It has shown a real skill in policing car parking in Takapuna for example.

Members of the Infotools team on Takapuna Beach.

Auckland Council will receive only a peppercorn rent:True but misleading. The various users of this marine centre will contribute millions of dollars towards the improvement of this site, including their facilities, and are no different to literally hundreds, maybe thousands, of sporting clubs and community groups which occupy council owned properties around the entire city at peppercorn rentals. Investment by these users helps unlock the realisation of the full site as a public reserve. It is a primary function of a city to provide such opportunities.

The original Strand location is far more suitable, and Yachting New Zealand's purpose is to provide facilities for 20 or so elite sailors:Wrong and wrong. The Strand proposal was also on public land but required access across private land for construction. Furthermore, the site position, being under the road and potentially buildings and the steep contour added enormous cost to the construction. There was no provision for a hardstand and storing fully rigged boats and the sloping site also is less suitable for rigging and movingboats to and from the water and back into the underground storage area.

That Yachting New Zealand exists to promote 20 elite sailors is a farcical claim… its mandate is far, far more wide ranging.

As a case in point, New Zealand has qualified 10 classes in next year’s Rio Olympics, and Yachting New Zealand will be charged with the selection of these athletes from a number of contenders. If a substantial part of the Talent Development through to Olympic programme involving an enormous number of young athletes from around New Zealand takes place off Takapuna Beach… well how good is that?

At the other end of the spectrum, Yachting New Zealand is heavily involved in Learn to Sail and water safety programmes and presently arranging to assist the Waterwise societies with their training and education programmes... although that will not have any impact on this facility. These aspects of community work align very nicely with the envisaged community use of the Hub. Nobody can deny the existence of a camp ground in the middle of a town yet on a beach is unique, though it is a pity that it has been allowed to become so untidy and shabby. However, Auckland ratepayers should not be expected to subsidise its continued existence. In keeping a camp ground we will sacrifice a stunning 7,000sqm public reserve. The land was purchased as a reserve… and that is what the proposal realises.

My concern is that if we let this chance slip by it will be a repeat of so many opportunities this city has lost in the past. Think how fantastic a stadium on the waterfront would be now after it was offered for the Rugby World Cup and turned down. Closer to home was the Millenium Centre's declined request to council for a financial contribution towards the swimming pool… thank heavens for the generosity of Sir Graeme Avery and Sir Stephen Tindall and the great support they managed to pull together.

This proposal is really a win win for all, and its loss would be a travesty. A great facility for marine activity, so well designed and already funded, will cater for the future growth that is certain to come in the years ahead.

I urge our local politicians and indeed everyone to support what is best for the future of our area and New Zealand sport. My strong belief is this HAT proposal adds just so much more for us all, than the camp ground, which in my opinion effectively contributes nothing.

Beach clean up is the business!

We love it when local businesses are doing good things. And one such business is Infotools, located in the heart of Takapuna.

For World Oceans Day in early June, and in support of fighting for healthier oceans and a healthier planet, a few of the team from Infotools HQ in Takapuna got together during their lunchtime and did a bit of a beach clean-up on Takapuna Beach.

We are now going to make this a monthly thing to give back to the community.

"It was really good and we managed to pick up a few bags of rubbish surfacing the beach area,” explained team member and HR specialist Felicity Conway. “We are now going to make this a monthly thing to give back to the community. It is also good to raise awareness of the UN campaign and also it may be that other businesses around the area may want to join in, ensuring that the beach is clear of debris that could threaten our wild and sea life."

Great work Infotools!

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Business Spotlght: Servilles, Takapuna

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Hair by Raymond Robinson for Vogue

Raymond Robinson.

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INTERNATIONAL TALENT ARRIVES IN TAKAPUNA

The Servilles Takapuna team are very excited to welcome Salon Creative Director Raymond Robinson to the fold.

Hailing from Sydney and with a high level career spanning over 25 years, Raymond brings with him infinite experience in all areas of hairdressing.

New Zealand born, Raymond’s family relocated to Brisbane in the early eighties where he trained in the hairdressing craft, going on to work for some of Australia’s leading names in the industry including Benni Tognini and Dale Wilkinson of Vidal Sassoon.

With plenty of experience under his belt, Raymond moved to Sydney in the early 2000’s where he took on a senior role at one of Sydney’s top salons, Valonz in Paddington, working alongside the renowned hairdresser Renya Xydis. It was here that Raymond built up his clientele and his reputation as one of the countries leading hair stylists.

At Valonz and more recently at his own salon, Raymond’s clientele reads like a who’s who of international and local celebrities with the likes of Miranda Otto, Rachel Griffiths, Jackie O, Bryan Ferry, Cheryl Cole, Shanina Shaik, Kelly Rowland, Sophie Monk, Claudia Karvan, Emily Browning and Tabrett Bethell all lining up for salon time with Raymond.

During his career in Oz, Raymond was represented by Australia’s leading creative agency, DLM, directing hair for advertising campaigns, editorial and celebrity shoots including assignments both in Australia and abroad. His editorial and advertising work has been published in Harpers Bazaar, Vogue, Italian and UK Grazia, Marie Claire, Rouge and Instyle just to name a few.

Raymond is regularly invited to Paris and London to work backstage for some of the world’s leading fashion brands including Lanvin, Chanel, Kenzo, Givenchy, Prada, Sass & Bide and Gorman.

Raymond is recognized in the hairdressing industry on both a national & international level and has been inducted into the Australian & British hairdressing fellowship, kind of like a hairdressing ‘hall of fame’.

During the past three years Raymond has been running his own boutique salon, toupée, in Sydney before deciding to bring his young family back home to NZ. As Salon Creative Director at Servilles Takapuna, Raymond will be sharing his wealth of knowledge in not only hair but fashion and beauty with the salon team and clients alike.

We’re so excited to welcome this world class hairdresser to the Takapuna community!

To book in with Raymond, book online at www.servilles.com, visit the salon at 488 Lake Road, Takapuna Beach or phone 09 489 3936.

To find out more about Raymond, we’ve shared a quick Q&A with him here…

Why did you decide to be a hairdresser?

I love how the right hairstyle can capture the personality and individuality. It can tell you who that individual is.

Who is your hair muse?

Kate Moss, she goes from French inspired sexy to worn in & undone to elegant & sophisticated. I haven’t styled her hair yet but she’s on my list!

What inspires you?

I just love to make women beautiful.

Best thing about being back in NZ? The friendly people.

In the weekends you can find me…

I’m about to go in search of my new favorite spots so I will keep you posted!

I can’t live without…

My beautiful wife and daughter.

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Channel People: Community Gem - Aathira Nair

AATHIRA FOSTERS HOPE Aathira Nair is a Year 13 student at Westlake Girls School who has been helping local charity Foster Hope in her role as Service Prefect for her 'house' at the school, Onewa House. Each ‘house’ at Westlake supports a charity related to a particular theme (women, health, community, animals and children). Aathira, who lives in Glenfield, says this system was organised so that students are motivated to support their house charities with a little inter-house competition to get them enthusiastic! She talks to Channel Magazine this month about her work with the charity that puts together backpacks for children going into foster care in New Zealand.

Courtney Bennett: How did you get involved with the charity Foster Hope?

Aathira Nair: During the holidays I researched different charities that were involved in supporting children, our house's theme. Initially we looked at KidsCan, but we decided the aid we could provide would be much more valuable to a growing local charity. We wanted to support Foster Hope by donating items such as toys, books, toiletries and knitting. We then got in contact with Louise and formed a plan of action to tackling a goal of $2800, which provides packs for 80 children. We organised events like ‘Guess the number of Jaffas in the Jar’ raffle and a book swap. All of the service prefects also joined hands to organize Kaos, which is a game much like tag played by the students within the school. Each of these events had a gold coin donation fee which went towards the charity funds account. I also got the help of my dean who is a keen knitter to form a knitting club within our school - so far, students have knitted over 25 beanies, 25 scarfs and three blankets. Each term we also hold collections of different items - this term we are collecting pyjamas and toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc).

CB: What do you like most about helping other people and why is it important to help others?

AN: Seeing the excitement of the person on the receiving end. The satisfaction you feel when you get something for someone else is never the same as when you get something for yourself. Being born in India, I have seen poverty at its worst in some areas. Back in India, on each birthday of a family member, my family used to give food and clothes to children in orphanages. Since coming to New Zealand, my parents have actively been donating to Red Cross. When I was chosen to be a service prefect for my house, I was able to follow the path that my parents set in me to always give back to the community. I think that it is important to help others as this world needs more are willing to give back to the community.

Aathira Nair and Sam Chong.

CB: What do you enjoy most about Westlake Girls'?

AN: Each student is given the chance to excel in their field of choice. The teachers at Westlake support each student's needs. They go above and beyond to help any student in need. The teachers provided me with the support and motivation to discover my potential. Since entering Westlake, I have been able to try out various different extracurricular activities; robotics, tech wizards, badminton and netball. The newly established house system also allows the deans to gain a better understanding of each student’s potential and provide them with the support and resources to achieve their goals.

CB: Who are the people you admire most and why?

AN: Like pretty much every child, I admire my parents most. Its sounds clichéd but I aspire to be like them. My mum is a tax accountant and my father is an engineer. Through my father, I have found my passion for technology. I help out at my father’s engineering workshop; Shelkam Engineering on most weekends.

My mother like all mothers has been my shield. She has made me the person I am today. Apart from my parents, my role model is a Dr Michelle Dickinson, a senior Engineering lecturer at Auckland University. Earlier on this year, I was fortunate enough to be chosen to attend the Rotary Science and Technology Forum. At this forum she was a keynote speaker and her speech was truly inspirational.

CB: Anything you feel we could better as a community?

AN: As a community, we must all learn communicate better. It is only recently that I came to the realization that I have lived in the same house for over six years but I am not aware of most of my neighbours' names. Recently during a bad storm, some of the small trees in our shared driveway collapsed onto the driveway. It was only then that I got to communicate with the people around us.

CB: What do you do in your spare time?

AN: I am a taekwondo student. I am currently a red belt and am aiming for a black belt. I also help out my father’s workshop during my spare time.

CB: What community organisations do you admire and why?

AN: I admire most the small community organizations; those who do not spend 80% of their money raised on advertisements. Foster Hope is a non-profit organisation with 100% of money and donations going towards the children. I think that that is the way every charity should be run. Louise is a true inspiration to me as she has combined both her job/business and charity so that she is able to live her life while making the life of those who are less fortunate better. I aspire to do the same in my life. I must mention that I also appreciate the Spark Foundation for creating Givealittle. This page has enabled charities and causes of all manner (no matter how big or small) to receive the attention they require.

CB: In 10 years I’ll be…

AN: In 10 years I hope to be an engineer following my passion for design and technology, taking forward my father’s engineering workshop. Having been involved with Foster Hope this year, I hope I will still be in touch with Louise and doing my little bit to help out children in need.

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IT ALL STARTS HERE.

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Life Education North Shore: with Barry Kirk-Burnnand

Making smart life choices Barry Kirk-Burnnand.

Time really does fly especially when you are busy, and when I think back and recall certain significant events as they were, it certainly gives me a renewed sense of how things have changed or what achievements have been made. I have been involved with Life Education for only about five years but we have been teaching kids on the North Shore now for over 23 years — that’s close to 200,000 visits from kids through our classrooms over that time.

It’s a significant number and judging from the reports we constantly get about the positive effect we are having on kids’ lives, it’s truly heartening to know. As a charitable trust run by volunteers, it makes our work so worthwhile and gives us all a sense of pride in what we do. Like most people involved in doing good things for people, we do it for our community — to help make it grow into a healthy vibrant place for our kids to grow up in and prosper and enjoy the short time we all have on this wonderful planet.

People often ask me what exactly we do at Life Education — my answer is simple: We take an incremental health-based preventative programme to kids from year one through to year eight (intermediate) that empowers them to make smart life choices. As a preventative programme, we work at the “top of the cliff” so we don’t pull at the same heart strings as the many bodies that work at the so-called “bottom of the cliff”.

As a result, we tend to fly under the radar to some extent, however a quote made by John Key’s chief science advisor Sir Peter Gluckman is very relevant: “Prevention and intervention strategies applied early in life are more effective in altering outcomes and reap more returns over the life course than do preventions and intervention (or punitive) strategies applied later.” And that’s exactly where we sit with our programme.

Our funding strategy has not changed since Life Education was started in New Zealand 25 years ago and although the country is covered by some 35 separate trusts we are each community owned. We charge a nominal fee per child visit, which is about a third of our actual costs, and the remaining costs are found from within our community. In this way, all funds raised by us are spent here on North Shore.

So where does the $100,000-plus per annum that we need to run two classrooms come from? One of the major hurdles we as trustees have is to find these funds and it’s an ongoing challenge every year but we do have some very supportive bodies in our community. Gaming trusts that support us include Pub Charities, the Lion Foundation, Youthtown, the Trusts Community Foundation and the Trillian Trust. The Lottery Grants Board is also a significant supporter.

From local businesses our biggest single supporter is Albany Toyota — Andrew and Haydn Mackenzie and their great team at Albany. Rotary clubs have supported us over many years but Albany, Takapuna North and North Harbour clubs have made a significant grant to us towards a recent electronic upgrade of the classrooms. Local businesses Smith & Davies, Boat Haulage and Bonney’s Container Transport move our classrooms between schools for free. Other businesses that give us support are Benefitz, Oceanbridge Shipping, Albany Insurance, HWI Accounting, Inside Out Cleaning, Debs Wallace at Harcourts, NZ Home Loans North Harbour and Redcoat Cleaning. We have also had generous support from the recent “Z Good in the Hood” campaigns.

As part of a promotion running at Albany Toyota in July, we will have one of our classrooms on their yard over Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 16, 17 and 18 for anyone to come and visit and see how the classroom works. The

Life Education mascot Harold will be at Albany Toyota in July. He’s pictured here with Andrew Mackenzie (left) and Barry Kirk-Burnnand.

big six-metre screen that displays the human body and can zoom in on different organs and see blood pumping is an award-winning system that we are so proud of. So if your child has talked to you about us, or Harold our mascot, and you would like to know a little bit more about what we do, call in and discuss our programme with one of our Educators who will be onsite between 10am and 4pm each of those three days.

Quote for the month: “It’s easier to build up a child than it is to repair an adult.”

Barry Kirk-Burnnand, Chair, Life Education Trust North Shore Visit: www.lifeeducationnorthshore.co.nz Contact us: secretary@lifeeducationnorthshore.co.nz

Life Education Trust will be visiting the following schools in July

Onepoto • Belmont Primary • Kristin Jnr School • Pinehurst Primary • Albany Primary

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BLEEDING GUMS BLEEDING GUMS IS A VERY COMMON DENTAL CONDITION THAT EFFECTS UP TO 90% OF PEOPLE AT SOME STAGE IN THEIR LIVES. BLEEDING GUMS ARE AN INDICATOR OF POOR GUM HEALTH. The term dentistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use for bleeding gums is gingivitis.

Gingivitis is inflammation of the gingiva or gum tissue. The main concern for dentists is that gingivitis left untreated can progress to periodontitis also known as gum disease.

Periodontitis is where the bone around the teeth starts to break down from the inflammation in the gum tissue, bleeding

gums is one of the key risk factors for developing gum disease.

There are multiple causes behind gingivitis. THE MOST COMMON

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If a patient neglects to floss everyday the plaque build up between the teeth causes the body to react by inflaming the gum tissue.

Another common cause is pregnancy.

Hormonal changes can lead to what is termed pregnancy gingivitis.

This affects 60-70% of pregnant woman.

Other causes include mouth breathing, a genetic history of gum disease and poor/failing dental work.

The good news is that gingivitis can be straightforward to treat and is reversible if caught in time. It is important to find a practice that has a dental hygienist to look after the care of your gums. A dental hygienist is an expert in this field and they will take the necessary time required. The dental hygienist will cover correct brushing techniques, flossing techniques and provide a comprehensive clean of your entire mouth.

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Interesting Shore People: With Aidan Bennett

Jim Davern NZ Yachtsman of the Year 1967 Jim Davern with the Sydney to Hobart Line Honours Trophy.

It’s amazing the people you discover living amongst us on the Shore. During June I had a call from one of our Channel readers in Milford, saying: “Aidan, I want you to do a story on my neighbour Jimmy. He’s in his 80’s and was the New Zealand Yachtsman of the Year back in 1967. He’s a hard case and has a really interesting story.”

This immediately caught my attention, so I duly made an appointment to meet with Colin and go next door to have a chin-wag with his neighbour.

And boy did we have some fun.

Colin’s neighbour is James “Jim” Davern. He was the 1960's version of Sir Russell Coutts, Dean Barker or Peter Burling. One of the fastest yachties on the planet at that time. In fact, sailing his famous 61 foot sloop ‘Fidelis’ he won the Sydney to Hobart race in 1966, beating the more favoured Aussie boats by 80.5 nautical miles. These 12 metre boats were ‘Gretel’ and 'Dame Pattie', both built for America's Cup challenges.

Gretel was owned by a media magnate by the name of Packer.

Jim Davern is indeed a character. As well as being a yachtie of some note his other claim to fame was being one of Auckland’s leading house movers. 'James Davern Ltd – Building Removing Experts' shifted thousands of houses over the years, and Jimmy has done quite well out of it, amassing quite a residential property portfolio that still keeps him and his family busy today.

Yachting has always been his great love, however, from a young age growing up in Pt Chev. His family wasn’t in to yachting, but living by the sea at Pt Chev, near Selwyn Village, Jimmy and his mates came to love the sea. In his shed in Milford he still has three of the early boats he and his mate Brian Barry built from tin, cheese crates and trellis batterns in the 1940’s. It was on one of these tiny home-made boats that a young Davern rowed down the harbour to greet the HMNZS Achilles when it returned from World War Two service.

“I can remember going down the Harbour with the tide and wind right up my backside, It was easy,” explained Jimmy. But by the time I had to come home I was battling the wind and tide at it was around midnight that I arrived home to a mum that was hysterical.”

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Young Jimmy then found an old wreck of a P-Class yacht that he managed to get into sailing order and sail at Pt Chev which started off his love of sailing. From there he progressed to the Z-Class and then the Idle-Along. He came second in the IdleAlong nationals at Lyttleton to Peter Mander, who went on to win gold in the Sharpie class at the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne.

To go with his love of sailing young Jimmy had a desire to become a boat builder.

But it was his parents who insisted he do a building apprenticeship, which he completed and led to his idea of moving houses.

“At the time the Ministry of Works was starting to build the motorway from Auckland to Papakura and they were planning to knock down the houses. I suggested I do them a favour by taking the houses away free of charge.”

These homes were then relocated to empty sections all over Auckland. Some sold for profit and many kept for investment and renting. Many of which he still owns today. This was the start of a business that would see him move over 5000 homes and other buildings such as the famous old members stand at Eden Park.

His success in business saw him progress from small boat sailing to keelers in the early 1960’s, a time of revolution in yacht design. Jimmy was captivated by Patiki, a 34 foot light displacement design boat, that was causing a stir in keeler racing at the time. Traditionalists were not convinced but young James Davern was.

“Three of us decided to build three boats with the same design as Patiki, built by our friend John Lidgard in a shed by the Whau River out in New Lynn. This was the start of the Stewart 34 Class that’s still very strong today.”

Davern’s own Stewart 34 “Princess” was the third boat built with thin planks of lighter sap kauri and kahikatea laminated with new resin adhesives that were revolutionising joinery and construction at the time.

Princess went on to dominate racing on the Waitemata during the early to mid-60’s. The fleet of light, fast and unpredictable boats made for close and spectacular racing and laid the foundation for New Zealand’s domination of keel boat racing in the decades to come.

The success in Princess meant that Jimmy set his sights even higher and that was an ambition to compete with and beat the legendary 60 footer Ranger, skippered by Lou Tercel. The boat had been virtually unbeaten since being launched in the late 30’s.

The boat that Jim Davern had his eye on to take on Lou Tercel and Ranger was a 61 footer called Fidelis, that was built to the same light displacement Fidelis winning the Sydney to Hobart race in 1966.

Jim Davern with his tin canoes, built in the 1940's. principles as Princess. remember when we got in afterwards and went for a drink they wouldn't talk to us.

“I was a cheeky bastard,” explained Jimmy, reflecting on his plan to get hold of The same happened in Hobart after we had thrashed them." the boat from owner Vic Speight. “I said, 'I want your boat because I’ve got what it Eventually Fidelis was sold to lawyer Sir Peter Williams, who recently passed takes to beat Ranger and you don’t.' Vic agreed that I could buy the boat off him if I away, and then on to an Australian, Nigel Stoke, who sailed the boat in the Sydney to could indeed do what I was saying and beat Lou Tercel and Ranger.”

So Davern made some cunning improvements to the boat – a new mast and rig, Hobart race in 2006 – the 40th reunion of the 1966 triumph.

After selling Fidelis Jim continued to own and sail a variety of boats, including a new rudder and an extra two tonnes of lead on the keel – and beat Ranger he did in the 1965, by half a boat length in the round Waiheke race. So Princess was traded new generation fibreglass Stewart 34’s in the 1980’s.

In his Milford garage there are trophies galore. They have all seen better days, but for Fidelis. there are simply dozens of them. You can tell that Jimmy is hugely proud of them, but By 1966, the combination of Davern and Fidelis was a hot one and he was he stopped polishing them a few years ago. He’s just as proud of the old tin canoes he breaking records galore. Auckland to Suva, Whangarei to Noumea and then the big made as a young kid over 70 years ago that are hanging from the rafters. one – Sydney to Hobart. He became the first Kiwi to take line honours in the 630 He also loves recalling stories about those early days when he and his mates nautical mile race. Overnight he became a national sporting hero that led to awards were experimenting in the water on all sorts of boats that eventually led to his such as NZ Yachtsman of the Year in 1967. yachting success. A young kid from Pt Chev who started with nothing, taught himself "We were like a bunch of small boat sailors mucking around on Fidelis when to sail, raced against gold medalists such as Peter Mander in small boats and then we got to Sydney in 1966," reflects Jimmy, on that Sydney to Hobart success. "We went on to taste success in big boats. were on the harbour one day prior to the big race and happened to come across He’s done good and is still loving life at his beachfront home in Milford. Keep Gretel and Dame Pattie and ended up shaping up to test our speed. It's fair to say your eye out for Jimmy on his mobility scooter around Milford. He loves a chat. we established then that we had the greater boat speed as we smoked them. I

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Milford - Everyone's Place: News

So what's

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Traffic congestion and parking are two of the most talked about topics I have people discuss with me. So it is with interest that I have attended meetings regarding the proposed new Bus Network.

You all should have received a brochure in your letterbox recently regarding a major overhaul to the bus network that is open for public discussion until 13 July. I have included the link to the website where you will find information and an online submission form, should you want to comment.

I really urge everyone to read and discuss this new network with your community because I believe it is our best chance of getting a decent public transport system, equal to any major city in the world, by using buses rather than expensive underground trains, which would just be prohibitive in cost.

There are some key points that you need to know: • Between 7am and 7pm, 7 days a week there will be buses at a minimum of 15 minute intervals on 4 major North Shore routes (plus the Northern Express).

• Buses will run 7 days per week on most routes - in some routes the frequency will, be less frequent but again, I emphasise, that the 4 main routes will still be at least 15 minute intervals. They will still operate before 7am and after 7pm, however in some cases may be less often than every 15 minutes.

• This compares more than favourably with the current weekend network that has very few frequent routes in operation.

• Buses will do shorter local routes but more frequently, linking up to the major hubs (bus stations on the Northern Busway).

• To ensure that there is adequate capacity at the hubs, new 90 seater double-decker buses will be introduced and there will be buses servicing the bus stations at very frequent intervals – at peak times there will be an average of at least one city bound bus per minute across the three northern Express Services.

• Empty buses will be starting at the Constellation station, avoiding the crowded buses that arrive from Albany.

• You will be able to change buses within the same zone with your HOP card, with no additional charge providing the transfer is done within 30 minutes and the total journey is within 2 hours.

• In some cases, if will be quicker to catch a bus to the nearest bus station and then catch the one to your destination, as there will be local buses dropping off and picking up more often at these stations.

• Staff in local shopping centres will be able to use the new network rather than bring their cars and clutter up our parking in local shopping centres.

• With buses every 15 minutes on major routes, 7am to 7pm, it will take less time

Your monthly update from Murray Hill, Manager of the Milford Business Association. to walk to a bus connection, than to walk to your car parked a few blocks away in a suburban street.

• There will be a bus between Milford and Takapuna every 15 minutes, 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week - realistically being a better proposition than having to find a park in either centre to go shopping, unless it is for a bulky item.

• This is part of an Auckland-wide movement to integrate buses, trains and ferries and without over simplifying things, one will be able to go from your home to any part of Auckland, 7 days per week, knowing the public transport system, during daytime hours of 7am to 7pm is robust and reliable.

As you can tell for my comments, I believe the fundamentals of this new Bus Network are very good and will go a long way to improving traffic flow and parking in our local centres. I would encourage you all to make a submission - with positive feedback as well as constructive ideas for improvements. I have had good dialogue with the team at AT responsible for this new network and they are committed to taking everyone's comments on board to make the scheme work. One example, is in South Auckland, where after public feedback, they changed 20 out of 28 routes. You can't be more fair than that! Remember that the main change is that you have to have a mindset to change yourself. You may not be able to get one bus from your home to the city or say Milford to Devonport. But if you take time to check out the new routes, in most cases you will find that due to increased frequency, you will be able to get to your destination quicker - albeit, by changing buses. Being a parent of a teenager, I can see this age group really grasping the advantages of the network and planning their trips to friends, shopping or work, with the advantage that they can be chauffeur driven in new buses and use their electronic devices on the way - saving mum and dad extra trips. Indeed, overseas, where there is good public transport, the percentage of teenagers getting their drivers licence has dropped dramatically as they adopt public transport rather than compete with other road users on clogged arterial routes.

MY FINAL COMMENT: Next time you are on the motorway crawling along in peak traffic, have a look around and see how many vehicles only have one driver.

Count 90 vehicles, one new double decker bus load and multiply it by how ever minutes you are moving slowly and you will get an impression of the major changes that this new bus network can bring to our everyday environment.

HAVE YOUR SAY: Whilst I am not an expert on this subject, I can see the immense benefits and will have brochures and large maps in my Milford office that I or my staff are happy to discuss with you. I applaud the AT team behind this proposal - now it is up to all of us to have our say and get the thing in operation as a soon as possible.

Procrastination is NOT an option!!

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Optometry & Eyewear: with Melissa Hay, Visique Milford Melissa Hay, of Visique Optometrists Milford, looks at the leading causes of vision loss.

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Vision Loss In New Zealand there are 125,000 over the age of 40 who have some kind of vision loss, and around 12,000 are considered blind. This is expected to increase to 174,000 people in 2020. This rise reflects our aging population.

Vision loss is defined as ‘vision less than the standard for driving’, which is 6/12. This means the individual can see at 6m, what a normally-sighted person would see at 12m. Blindness is when someone sees worse than 6/60, which would mean they see something at 6m what a normally sighted person could see 60m away. Blindness can also be defined by not seeing more than a 10 degree field of vision.

A term that is used frequently when talking about vision is 20/20. This is a US measurement in vision, which has become the standard. It means that the letters in the testing room are put at 20 feet and the size of the letter has been normalised so that someone with perfect eyesight should be able to see it at 20 feet.

What I find amazing is that 55% of people who have vision loss is just caused by needing glasses! Isn’t it amazing to think that in our fabulous country, there are still people who have poor vision just because they need a set of glasses!

Cataract is the next common cause of vision loss, accounting for 13%.

Cataracts are really, really common. They are when the natural lens we have inside our eyes turn cloudy – which then makes our vision blurry and unclear. In some ways, cataracts are not preventable, as they are part of the way age affects our body. But, they are worsened by UV exposure, diabetes and some medication use. There are no drops or glasses that can fix cataracts – surgery is required to remove the cataract. Our public hospital system does a great job in coping with our country’s large need for cataract surgery and we also have an excellent private surgery network.

4% of vision loss is caused by glaucoma. This is an eye disease where the pressure inside the eye does damage to the delicate structures.

Diabetes is increasing, and currently this causes 2% of New Zealand’s vision loss. Diabetes causes the blood vessels inside our eyes to become leaky, which creates damage to the retina. We have a great screening programme to monitor for any diabetic changes to the retina.

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In some ways, cataracts are not preventable, as they are part of the way age affects our body. But, they are worsened

by UV exposure, diabetes and some medication use. and manage to cope with their lack of vision. Many can still enjoy gardening and socialising. 11% of blindness is caused by cataract and 16% glaucoma. Macula degeneration is still the leading cause of blindness, accounting for 48%. The macula is a region on the retina that it is in the middle of our vision. This gives our eyes fine focus capability. In macula degeneration this area gradually wears away as the cells die off. Age is a large factor in this disease, but healthy lifestyle choices can also protect the retina.

Vision loss costs New Zealand at least $2.8 billion dollars per year, unfortunately this is increasing year on year. Making sure you are getting your own eyes tested regularly is the only way of ensuring you don’t become the next statistic.

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

Milford - Everyone's Place: Molloy's of Milford Antiques Centre

TRIBAL ART

Antiques and things with Bernard Molloy…

…of Oceania and Africa

Bernard Molloy.

Highly collectible, strong, visual artworks ideal as unusual eye-catching statement decor pieces.

TRIBAL ART can be many things; evocative, brutal, erotic, pleasurable, thought-provoking, or just simply stunning in its simplicity. Whether it be a large, commanding piece or a smaller select item, placed correctly and spot-lit, you can achieve really strong and exciting visual impact.

Defined as being visual arts and material of indigenous peoples, Tribal Art is also sometimes known as Ethnographic Art and can be powerful pieces, not only to view in museums but with which to decorate the home. Each artwork tells its own story, and can evoke powerful feelings associated with the place of its origin, its historical time period, or aesthetic appeal.

In using the term 'Tribal Art' we include everything from Tapa Cloth to weapons and masks, fertility figures and so on.

Whilst most of our tribal pieces tend to be from Oceania and Africa, we do have some items from other parts of the world too. In using the term Tribal Art we include everything from Tapa Cloth to weapons and masks, fertility figures and so on. The majority of our stock is either vintage or antique, but we do also have some more tourist-oriented pieces, and more recent reproductions.

Here we highlight just a small selection of collectible pieces from New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Mexico and Africa, but we have many, many more interesting Tribal Art pieces that are well worth considering.....come in and have a look!

Molloy's of Milford Antiques Centre Ltd, 2-162 Kitchener Road, Milford 09 488-7326 www.rubylane.com/shop/molotov/ilist

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WE SELL & BUY 2/162 Kitchener Road, Milford. (Down the lane between La Tropezienne and Milford Print). Open: Mon - Sat 9.30 - 4pm.

Phone: 488-7326 or 027 2627 505 www.rubylane.com/shop/molotov/ilist

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Caci: Skincare and Appearance Medicine Professionals

Skincare solutions for every age As we age our skin changes and we need to modify our regime according to its needs. Here are our recommendations on how you can best look after your skin, no matter what your age:

decade of dry skin. Lines and wrinkles also start to become deeper around the eyes and mouth and rosacea, a disease which typically affects fair-skinned women can also develop.

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Top three recommendations: • To combat dry skin make moisturising day and night a regular part of your routine, try Murad’s Age-Balancing Night Cream. This ultra-rich cream boosts hydration while your body rests, improving elasticity and restoring suppleness.

• If you are seeing signs of rosacea try Murad’s Redness Therapy range which helps to calm, cool and soothe symptoms.

• If wrinkles are a big problem, you might want to look into Botox®. Botox® is used to relax the muscles, giving a younger, refreshed appearance by reducing the visible signs of stress and ageing. Botox® can help soften and reduce frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead lines.

In your twenties, skin is full of collagen and elastin, it is firm, plump and glowing.

Most people do not have wrinkles, however expression lines start to form from talking, laughing and frowning.

Top three recommendations: • Moisturising is important including from within - drink plenty of water.

• Sunscreen: Wearing sun protection is best for controlling skin damage.

• If you are still trying to control the increase of oil production from your teens, Murad’s Pore Reform range will help to balance combination skin, and control clogged pores and an oily t-zone.

30s Skin ageing begins at 30, particularly if you've exposed yourself to the sun in the years earlier. Fine lines and wrinkles begin to develop and pigmentation marks may start to appear.

Top three recommendations: • Exfoliation with gentle products can reduce fine lines, pigment irregularities and speed up cell turnover. Use an exfoliator, such as Murad’s AHA/ BHA Exfoliating Cleanser at least once a week.

• Regular microdermabrasions can also help increase cell turnover, refine pores and soften lines, leaving you with refreshed, smooth skin.

• If pigmentation is starting to occur try Murad’s Essential C range.

40s During your forties your body starts gearing up for menopause. It can be the

50s Declining levels of estrogen during menopause effect the skin’s elasticity, pigment, firmness and tone in your fifties. You may also notice an increasing number of age spots.

Top three recommendations • Murad’s Resurgence range offers anti wrinkle products for hormonal ageing.

• To combat deep wrinkles try Murad’s new product: Time Release Retinol Concentrate for Deep Wrinkles.

• If you're looking for more dramatic results, check out Caci’s Reformaskin™ program. Reformaskin™ is a 48 week program that treats uneven skin tone, texture, red veins and pigmentation.

If you would like to learn more about Caci and our treatment programmes call Caci in confidence on 0800 458 458 and make an appointment for a free consultation or visit caci.co.nz

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Milford - Everyone's Place: Harper Beauty

Milford - Everyone's Place: Molton Brown

The Eyes Have It! The eyes are the windows to your soul, wrote William Shakespeare, unfortunately they are also women's first concern when it comes to combating the signs of ageing.

Debra Morris.

This extremely sensitive and fragile area betrays the slightest tiredness and reveals the passage of time.

The eye contour has the thinnest and most fragile skin on the entire face. This is due to the lack of oil glands and collagen and elastin fibres. It is important to drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration and use an eye cream to help support moisture. The skin around the eyes is under the strain of 22 muscles in perpetual motion and 10,000 blinks per day!

It is especially vunerable to age-related changes in appearance, including dark circles, puffiness and wrinkles.

Dark circles are caused by blood vessels showing through the delicate skin around the eye area giving the under eye area a bluish, purple cast, often due to allergies, lifestyle conditions or a hereditary condition. Fluid and haemoglobin from leaky capillaries can pool under the eyes giving a bruised effect. The thinner the skin and the more deep set the eyes are, the worse the condition can appear. Skin can appear more pale due to lack of sleep, stress, hormonal changes and pregnancy, which intensify the look of the dark circles though these factors do not actually cause dark circles.

Puffiness can be caused by lack of sleep, food high in salt, high blood pressure, alcohol and stress, particularly in the morning when this area retains fluid. Eyelid skin is thin, and its lack of thickness only increases as we age.

As muscles weaken, fat migrates and fluids accumulate, so the area not only appears puffy, but it eventually creates bags.

Age is not the only thing that causes wrinkles under the eyes.

Sun damage, squinting, smiling, smoking and muscle movement can also contribute.

Age is not the only thing that causes wrinkles under the eyes. Sun damage, squinting, smiling, smoking and muscle movement can also contribute. If you notice more wrinkles under one eye, smiling or sleeping may be the culprit.

You may smile brighter on one side of your face, or you may sleep on one side more than the other side, pressing that side of your face against the pillow, resulting in under-eye wrinkles.

To keep your eye contour area looking young, use a specific treatment which will soothe eye concerns in a gentle way and nourish and moisturise this delicate area.

Using the revolutionary DF machine to infuse serums rich in vitamins and peptides, try an eye treatment that includes a cleanse, exfoliation, infusion, massage and mask, for only $50 or buy four and get one treatment free. Treatments to be taken one per week to get best results. harper beauty, inside Molton Brown, 5 Milford Road, Milford 09 486 4767 harperbeauty.co.nz debra@harperbeauty.co.nz

New look for Molton Brown Hair and Beauty Molton Brown salon’s make-over is now completed and we are very happy with the new look.

The cool grey walls, classic 50’s prints, LED downlights and spectacular chandeliers make for a very pleasant environment for our Clients and Stylists. We also put in a new ceiling and airconditioning so it feels as good as it looks.

Our Stylists cover every facet of cuts, styling and colours. We keep up-to-date with the very latest trends from Europe and the USA. Nahid Rahmannejad: Salon Manager and Creative Stylist, Nahid has 26 years as a respected international hair stylist she loves all aspects of hair styling and H A I R & B E A U T Y has a wonderful rapport with clients.

Steve Middleton: Creative Stylist. Steve has been a salon owner, artistic Home ofstylist Great hair extensions director and senior for someLengths of Auckland and Sydney's best salons.

Sassoon trained, Steve is a cutting and has a wealth of experience. on specialist the Shore Julianne Perham: Creative stylist - With nine years’ experience, Julianne is our The full hair range of “Great Lengths” extension specialist and has a passion for creative colour Professional products and colour correction. as well as the home hair-care ranges.

To make an appointment with Steve, Julianne, or Nahid at 5 Milford Road, Matrix Oil 489Wonders Milford, phone 5074,(just or book online at moltonbrownsalon.co.nz launched) available now.

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The Song Collector Natasha Solomons $38 From the bestselling author of Mr Rosenblum’s List and The Novel in the Viola, this is the story of a man who discovers joy and creative renewal in the aftermath of grief and learns that it is never too late to seek forgiveness. Fox, as the celebrated composer Harry Fox-Talbot is known, wants to be left in peace. His beloved wife has died, he’s unable to write a note of music, and he does not want to take up a hobby. Then one day he discovers that his troublesome four-year-old grandson is a piano prodigy. The music returns and Fox is compelled to re-engage with life – and, ultimately, to confront an old family rift. Decades earlier, Fox and his brothers returned to Hartgrove Hall after the war, determined to save their once grand home from ruin. But on the last night of 1946, the arrival of beautiful wartime singer Edie Rose tangles the threads of love and duty, which lead to a shattering betrayal.

With poignancy, lyricism and humour, Natasha Solomons tells a captivating tale of passion and music, of roots, ancient songs and nostalgia for the old ways, of the ties that bind us to family and home and the ones we are prepared to sever.

Starlight Peninsula Charlotte Grimshaw $38 Eloise Hay lives on Starlight Peninsula. She travels into the city to work at Q TV Studio on the production of a current affairs show. One night she receives a phone call that will change her life forever. Thrown into the turmoil of a sudden marriage break-up, Eloise perceives that a layer of the world has been hidden from her. Seeking answers, she revisits a traumatic episode from her past, and in doing so encounters a policewoman, an obstetrician, a psychotherapist and an internet pirate – each will reveal something about her life. Tracing the lines that run through our society, from the interior life of one lonely young woman to the top tier of power in the country, this compelling novel, from a prize-winning New Zealand author, demonstrates how little separates us and how close we really are: rich and poor, famous and hidden, virtuous and criminal.

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The Truth According to Us Annie Barrows $37 The co-author of the bestseller The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society evokes the charm and eccentricity of a small American town filled with extraordinary characters. In mid 1938, Layla Beck is sent to work on the Federal Writers’ Project, a New Deal jobs program. Assigned to cover the history of the mill town of Macedonia, West Virginia, Layla secures a room in the home of the unconventional Romeyn family, and is completely drawn into their complex world. Twelve-year-old Willa’s insatiable curiosity leads her into a thicket of mysteries, including the questionable business of her charismatic father and the reason her adored aunt Jottie remains unmarried. Layla’s arrival strikes a match to the family’s veneer, bringing to light buried secrets that will tell a new tale about the Romeyns and their deep entanglement in Macedonia’s history. As Willa peels back the layers of her family’s past, and Layla delves deeper into town legend, everyone involved is transformed – and their personal histories completely rewritten. The Truth According to Us is quirky, loveable and, above all, human.

The Dust That Falls From Dreams Louis de Bernieres $38 In the brief golden years of King Edward VII’s reign, Rosie McCosh and her three sisters are growing up in an idyllic and eccentric household in Kent, with their ‘pals’ the Pitt boys on one side of the fence and the Pendennis boys on the other. But their days of childhood innocence and adventure are destined to be followed by the apocalypse that will overwhelm their world as they come to adulthood. For Rosie, the path ahead is full of challenges: torn between her love for two young men, her sense of duty and her will to live her life to the full, she has to navigate her way through extraordinary times. Louis de Bernieres’ moving novel follows an unforgettable cast of characters as they strive to build new lives out of the opportunities and devastations that follow the Great War.

Milford - Everyone's Place: Crafty Knitwits Crafty Corner, with Linda & Kerry of Crafty Knitwits, Milford.

Quick, it’s cold – time to knit!

Little chilly out there isn’t it! Time to knit up some really quick winter warmers with some of our fabulous chunky knits.

Hand paint Baby Alpaca or solid colour. This yarn feels so good – once picked up not easy to put down again as it is wonderful to knit and soft (non scratchy) and warmest ever for scarves or hats. It will only take a couple of nights to knit a wonderful scarf. Or you could use Zara 14 – chunky again, so quick to knit and 100% Super-wash Merino. It is quick and beautifully even to knit. You can't even buy a garment with this super finish. So wearable and can be gently machine washed. Why not knit up your ski gear and be original on the slopes this winter. There is a great colour range.

All the chunky yarns are so good for knitting up rugs and blankets as well.

They also make a great gift for someone special.

We have regular visitors now from Orewa, Remuera, Whangaparaoa, Christchurch… actually from all over New Zealand and of course our locals who actually help to make Crafty Knitwits such a special place.

Thanks for your support, we really appreciate being part of the Milford community.

Crafty Knitwits, 101 Kitchener Road. Milford. 09 486 2724 craftyknitwits.co.nz

FABRIC SALE ON FROM JULY 1ST! Our Fabric Sale starts July 1st on selected fabrics, with up to 50% off marked prices. Yes we are cleaning out and restarting our range of fabrics. We will always have a good selection of Christmas fabrics and you will see these starting to come out now. As soon as we have cleaned out the sale fabrics, our range will be more selective and special. I won't let out any secrets just yet, but you will notice the changes when you visit.

Introducing

CHIAOGOO KNITTING TOOLS Introducing Chiaogoo knitting tools. We are introducing a small range of Chiaogoo knitting tools and kits to our existing Knitpro and Addi ranges. There are some great knitting sets in this range complete with all of the gadgets the discerning knitter needs. Pop in to the store and check out this range – worth a visit.

NEW WINTER CAFÉ MENU The cafe is buzzing and everybody seems to be enjoying our new winter menu and of course the famous scones and eclairs.

Toasted sandwhiches are proving popular as winter warmers.

We have introduced Mr Darcy's High tea which is very popular. (Booking is required for High Teas).

Also, remember, we do have a good range of Harney Teas in canisters that you can purchase. These are beautifully presented and make great gifts for special people.

We seem to have a great mix with knitting crafting, baking and eating. It all makes for a very convivial and inspiring atmosphere and its great to see that now the guys also feel quite at home sitting in a craft shop – mainly because of the sausage rolls and scones of course, but it does create a lovely harmonious balance.

Tea that is only fitting to accompany our delicious morsels and famous scones Craftyknitwits@gmail.com • Phone 486 2724

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Milford - Everyone's Place: Le Visage

TWIN NEEDLES

Specialising in Ball Gowns Wedding Dresses all Clothing Alterations Dress Making services available 1 Hour hemming service Telephone: 486 3712 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-5 Sat 9:00-1 8/160 Kitchener Road, Milford Next to the La Tropezienne French cafe down the arcade

THE LAST THING YOU WANT TO DO WHEN YOU GET HOME IS THE BUSINESS ACCOUNTS !

Talk to us about our affordable accounting service.

We will find ways to save you time and money for …… more important things.

Visit us at 159 Kitchener Road, Milford or phone: 489 4801.

www.flatfeeaccounting.co.nz

What's A-Peeling…

Le Visage in Milford is pleased to announce that we are the only salon on the North Shore to be working with the amazing Elizabeth Arden Pro skin care range. This range is not available at Farmers or pharmacy and exclusive to salons and the appearance medicine doctors. This is the next generation moving on from PREVAGE and is packed full of cosmeceutical ingredients to change your skin! Elizabeth Arden Pro will give better and quicker results than Prevage because Elizabeth Arden Pro contains new antioxidants which are exclusive to Elizabeth Arden Pro only. The range is focussed on anti aging through the inclusion of Lactic acid which stimulates Hyaluronic Acid deposition in cells which means skin feels and looks more hydrated , with greater improvement in texture, tone and resilience. The addition of growth factors and peptides will help to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on a prematurely aging skin and will also reduce the appearance of age spots. To back up your salon treatments and enable you to continue maintenance at home we have the Elizabeth Arden Pro peel pads which contain a 30% Lactic Acid among other ingredients. The Elizabeth Arden Pro homecare range is packed with key ingredients to give you the results you are looking for.

Elizabeth Arden Pro is ideal for mature skin with signs of premature aging – Adult hormonal breakouts – Skin prone to breakouts and blemishes.

The Prescription High Definition Peel Treatment - 45 min - $110 Prepare to be impressed with high definition results! This advanced, intensive monthly peel provides age defying improvements with noticeable results and minimal downtime. Intensively exfoliates, plumps and volumises the appearance of the skin, leaving it radiant and visibly smoother.

For the month of July take 50% off this treatment and pay only $55.

Gift with purchase available on purchase of Elizabeth Arden Pro Skin care while stocks last. Please bring ad as confirmation of your discount. Call today to make your booking.

LeVisage, Level 1 / 161 Kitchener Road, Milford, 09 486 6880 www.levisage.co.nz

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Milford - Everyone's Place: Secrets of Fashion

Milford - Everyone's Place: Dodson Medical

Dodson Medical welcomes Dr Angela Konings Many may know the name and recognise the genteel nature of Dr Angela Konings, who has been providing top quality healthcare to patients on the Shore for over 20 years. Now, she is excited to be working closely with Dr Sue Loughlin and the Angela Konings. team at Dodson Medical as she joins the respected practice, that has been caring for the needs of families in the Milford area since 1940.

“I am so pleased to be joining the reputable team here at Dodson Medical and look forward to continuing my care with patients in the area and that of the North Shore Hospital, where I practised obstetrics,” says a delighted Angela.

Dodson Medical takes pride in their practice on delivering a more personalised service to their patients.

“At Dodson MedicalWe we are offeraa long high standard of personal healthcare in a the standing practice, caring for comfortable and safe environment – we believe in providing the best care when needs of families in the Milford area and the doctor and nurse team know you well.

AngelaOur hasteam that personal approach we surrounding suburbs. aims to continue aspire too and believe she will be a great assetwith to oura team,’ adds Sue. of to provide patients high standard Patients are welcome to enrolhealthcare, and make appointments now! personal in a comfortable and safe

Shhh…the secret’s out!

European design is synonymous with style, sophistication and above all quality, and that is what you get at Secrets of Fashion, European Apparel situated right next door to Robert Harris coffee in Milford.

Dodson Medical 4 Dodson Ave, Milford dodsonmedical.co.nz

environment.

We endeavour to run individual lists with limited 09 486 5482 doctors, believing strongly that best use of locum care comes most easily from a doctor and team that knows you well.

Dr Sue Loughlin 4 Days Dodson + 2 clinics at Poynton (book at Poynton reception)

DODSON MEDICAL DODSON MEDICAL CENTRE MILFORD CENTRE MILFORD

Werner, who has been dressing style-savvy women for over 12 years with his European imported labels including Damo and Daite, etc, opened up the independent boutique store after settling in Milford. When his customers from previously owned and successful retail stores ‘Daite’ and ‘European Coats’ (one in Takapuna and one in Newmarket) kept asking him when he would re-open, when he spotted the store in Milford he knew it was time.

It’s not hard to see why his imports were so popular – the moment you try on one of the unique and individual coats, you can immediately feel the quality and craftsmanship and see the exquisite detail that is often associated with European styles.

From the soft woollen textures to an amazing array of colourful prints and unique styles – the mixture of individual pieces suggests this store can cater for a spectrum of customers.

Dr Chris Maud Full-time Dodson

We are a long standing practice, caring for the needs of families in the Milford area and surrounding suburbs. Our team aims to continue to provide patients with a high standard of personal healthcare, in a comfortable and safe environment.

We endeavour to run individual lists with limited use of locum doctors, believing strongly that best care comes most easily from a doctor and team that knows you well.

Dr Sue Loughlin

Full range of clinics, minor surgery, ECG, wound care, skin lesion assessment.

Open from 8am - 6pm Monday - Friday For appointments + prescriptions phone

Dr Chris Maud Dr Luke lvancevic Dr Paul Stoddart

09 486 5482

4 Dodson Avenue We are a long standing family practice, Dr Luke lvancevic caring for the needs of And for a special introductory offer to Channel readers, Secrets of Full-time Dodson families in the Milford area and surrounding suburbs.

Our team Milford Fashion is offering half price on all coats and jackets, including puffer and DODSON MEDICAL aims to continue to provide patients with a high standard of rainwear, for the month of July (while stocks last) – just bring in this ad to primary health care, in a comfortable and safe enviroment.

CENTRE MILFORD North Shore grab this deal and warm up in style this winter!

Ph: 09 486 5482 Dr Sue Loughlin 4 Days Dodson + 2 clinics at Poynton (book at Poynton reception)

For more information about the practice visit www.dodsonmedical.co.nz

Dr Chris Maud Full-time Dodson

Secrets of Fashion 8 Milford Road, Milford 09 489 2417

...Secrets of Fashion...

4 Dodson Avenue Milford North Shore Ph: 09 486 5482

8 MILFORD RD, MILFORD

For out of hours care we are members of Shorecare phone 09 486 7777

Dr Luke lvancevic Full-time Dodson

Dr Paul Stoddart Full-time Dodson

4 Dodson Avenue, Milford, North Shore free meet and greet consultation free5min 5min meet and greet consultation Free 5min meet and greet consultation Ph: 09 486 5482 www.dodsonmedical.co.nz at Dodson Medical Centre oror ateither either Dodson Medical Centre or at either Dodson Medical Centre Dr Paul Stoddart Full-time Dodson

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Channel People: I Love where I Live - Vanessa Lomax

BASSETS BASKING IN BAYSWATER!

Vanessa Lomax.

Vanessa Lomax lives in Bayswater with her husband Paul and their two adorable Basset Hounds Chester and George (the puppy). The couple moved to the Shore from Christchurch and reckon their suburb is the best place to live on the Shore! Paul is in the hospitality industry so the couple know a thing or two about where to get a good drink and delicious food around our parts. Vanessa answered a few questions from Channel Mag about her slice of the Shore this June.

Courtney Bennett: What do you love most about living on the North Shore?

Vanessa Lomax: I would have to say the beaches, the views across to Rangitoto, the fabulous places to eat, the people and coming across that bridge!

CB: Have you always lived locally?

VL: We moved here from Christchurch in 2009 and we have always lived on the North Shore since. Firstly Devonport, then Milford and now Bayswater - it's the best place in Auckland! I never thought I'd ever live in Auckland but I absolutely love it.

CB: Your husband is in the hospitality business, where’s the best place to get a drink in your neighbourhood?

VL: I love dinner and drinks at Al Forno and Tokyo Bay, Takapuna Beach Cafe for breakfast, and we often whip up to Northern Union in Silverdale. I also love utilising the ferry in Bayswater to head to Pilkington’s in the city too. There are lots of places for a ‘splishy splashy'! We love the North Shore hospitality.

CB: Anything to complain about in your area?

VL: The rubbish that’s always left at North Head! It drives me to distraction!

Bottles, cans and empty fishing tackle wrappers. Also the people that leave their cardboard boxes behind after sliding down the hill on them. I'm always picking up as much as possible to dispose it instead of it polluting the gorgeous beaches…rant over!

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CB: Where's your favourite place to take a walk with your dogs?

VL: George is too young just yet for big walks so I can't wait for him to join Chester, Paul and I for our family walks up and around North Head, and a leisurely stroll up and down Takapuna Beach.

It's beautiful, I just love it!

CB: Do you have a favourite local event that you look forward to?

VL: There really are too many to pick a favourite!

CB: Where would you recommend visitors go to when they visit the Shore?

VL: Historic Devonport and Takapuna Beach!

CB: Get Channel delivered to your letterbox each month?

VL: I always pick one up at Dog HQ when I'm dropping my boys Chester and George off for their once-a-week play dates!

CB: Where is your favourite place to visit overseas and why?

VL: I'm really lucky I’ve been to loads of places overseas, but New York in winter is magical!

CB: If we moved we would move to…

VL: Live right on the beach at Cheltenham, Takapuna or Milford. My boys would love being so close to the beach!

Auckland Art Gallery: News

Lisa Reihana, in Pursuit of Venus [infected] 2015, multi-channel video (still), Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki, gift of the Patrons of Auckland Art Gallery.

Lisa Reihana, in Pursuit of Venus [infected] 2015, multi-channel video (still), Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki, gift of the Patrons of Auckland Art Gallery.

Lisa Reihana, in Pursuit of Venus [infected] 2015, behind the scenes, courtesy of Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki.

Sights and sounds of the Pacific at Auckland Art Gallery Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is exhibiting one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most ambitious screen-based art projects, In Pursuit of Venus [infected] by Lisa Reihana.

At 25-metres long by four-metres high, the installation is the largest video work Auckland Art Gallery has ever shown.

Artist Lisa Reihana uses the latest in film and editing technology to offer a fullsensory experience, immersing us in the sights and sounds of the Pacific.

Meticulously created over six years, the film transports viewers to an imagined, pre-Colonial world inhabited by life-sized characters from Captain Cook’s voyages and encounters.

Filled with dance, music and cultural ceremonies and populated by people drawn from across the Pacific, the film brings individuals alive through scenes informed by Maori and Pacific practices, as well as European histories.

In Pursuit of Venus [infected] is based on a 19th-century scenic wallpaper, Les Sauvages de la Mer Pacifique, which illustrates an idealised European view of the South Pacific and its people.

Reihana animates the characters and scenery of the wallpaper using greenscreen techniques and multiple video channels. Rather than replicate the inaccurate, romanticised view of the 1800s however, she imagines encounters that may have taken place between different cultures at the time.

FREE ENTRY

‘The technical sophistication of the film, the scale and clarity of the moving image and the captivating nature of its multiple narratives means visitors are entranced,’ says the Gallery’s Director, Rhana Devenport.

See In Pursuit of Venus [infected] at Auckland Art Gallery until 30 August – with free entry, the Gallery is the country’s largest and most inspiring visual arts experience.

Located in the heart of Auckland just off Queen Street and next to Albert Park, the Gallery is easy to reach from the North Shore. A 15-minute walk is all it takes from the Ferry Building and Britomart Transport Centre, and for those who drive there are several car parks close by, including Victoria Street East car park.

Enter the Gallery between majestic kauri columns to explore four floors of exhibitions in a building that has won more than 20 awards, including World Building of the Year 2013/14.

While at the Gallery, stop by the café on level 1 run by Mojo which overlooks Albert Park and Kitchener Street. The café offers delicious and healthy food in a tranquil setting that’s just right for a lunchtime stop or afternoon sweet treat.

Meanwhile, the Gallery shop on the ground level offers destination shopping with exclusive collaborations with artists, hard-to-find books and quirky home wares.

Auckland Art Gallery is open 10am-5pm daily, except Christmas Day. Entry is free.

Corner Kitchener and Wellesley Streets, Auckland city.

Exhibition partners

Until 30 August

Lisa Reihana in Pursuit of Venus [infected] (still) 2015

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explore the charming seaside village

just minutes from Auckland City

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Walk-up spaces may be available on the day. Groups over 10 people must Maunga or enjoy a family pre-book. bike ride around the For something a little different; experience a bit of French culture without leaving waterfront. Hire a bike, Devonport! The Croquet Club are celebrating Bastille Day with a French supper on or, for something a bit Mt Victoria.

Tuesday 14th July, 8pm at the Croquet Club, Wairoa Rd, Devonport. Tickets are $40 different, try a Segway which includes dinner supplied by ChaTeauBriant plus a glass of wine (feel free to tour from Devonport Wharf.

BYO). Dress code is French themed, be it berets, moustaches, red, white and blue Visit the Navy Museum and the Devonport Museum and enjoy one of with spot prizes for the most creative! Places are limited so booking is essential. To the many fascinating self-guided tours around Devonport. Brochures are book, contact Charlotte on croquetdevonport@xtra.co.nz available from the I-site on the wharf. While you are there, check out the In term 3, our free Winter Fun Preschool Play sessions start up. Held at Bayswater newly refurbished and historic Victoria Wharf. It offers a unique experience School Hall on Tuesdays from 9:30am-11am, the programme starts on Tuesday 28th with a wonderful perspective of the inner harbour. Bring the fishing lines July and continues until Tuesday 27th October, including the school holidays. It’s and try your luck with the best of the local fisherman. another opportunity to get the little ones out and about, keeping active during the Explore the natural wonders of the many fabulous beaches and rocky winter months and to make new friends. Morning tea for caregivers is provided. shore lines and then wind up in Devonport Village for a well-earned hot If you are a teen and love books of any sort and enjoy sharing with like-minded chocolate, lunch or early dinner at one of the many affordable family people, come to Devonport Library for books, food, sharing, food, activities and friendly restaurants, including a great selection of ethnic restaurants for an whatever else you would like to be doing at the Library’s book-centred club. Bring exotic dining experience. your ideas too, so this group can be made even better than a good thing! Teen Hour Take the kids on at Devonport Library is held on the last Tuesday of the month during term time, an inspirational tour 4-5pm. of the many wonderful That’s all from me for now.

Devonport art galleries Maria then check out the Community House or Devonport Library for some fantastic workshops and holiday programmes to excite young minds.

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Ray: We meet every two weeks to go tramping in various places, and there are UltraSonophoresis: A big word for a small piece of equipment, this treatment also walks every Sunday. uses ultrasonic vibrations to optimise absorption of active ingredients into the Elaine: We also do multi-day tramps and even overseas trips. We’ve made lots skin. I like to use this as an add-on after peels or microdermabrasion to really get of good friends through the club. Anyone who wants to join us, should look up the serums down into the skin where they can start work on repairing the cells.

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Intense Pulsed Light: This treatment can be beneficial for both active breakouts and the residual recent scarring after effects. I’ve had great results on clients with Are you all retired, or do any of you still work? darkened acne scars left on their face.

Janice: We’re all retired - or maybe just ‘tired’ would be more accurate after today!

Products: Ingredients in skin care are much more advanced and gentle now, gone are What are your favourite Shore spots? the days of the alcohol soaked acne wipes. I recommend the clinically proven Ray: The walk from Takapuna to Milford is incredible - you could be in the Ultraceuticals Ultra Clear Treatment Lotion. This product is non-drying, benzoyl Mediterranean along that coastline! I like the Takapuna Markets, and it’s so proxide and paraben free. Even if you only have occasional breakouts, with good to see all the new cafes, shops, and developments that are going on in regular, daily use it will treat and improve the whiteheads and blackheads, whilst Takapuna. It’s great! reducing redness and oil.

Janice: We live by the beach in Milford and yes, that coastal walk is simply I would love to help you with your skin concerns. I can create a personalised stunning. I also love McHugh’s Restaurant on Cheltenham Beach and Jam cafe programme to suit your budget, and get you on your way to healthier, clearer skin. in Takapuna.

So phone or email me today. I look forward to seeing you soon.

Elaine: We are very spoilt here with all that’s on offer - there are so many great cafes to choose from, we’re spoilt for choice!

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Torpedo Bay Navy Museum: News

Navy Museum Open 7 days 64 King Edward Parade, Devonport

Looking for something fun to do during the school holidays?

Try your hand at making a Natty Navy Knotter Knots are essential to every sailor, they are practical and also fun. Whether tying them to throw a lifeline, berthing a ship or just whiling away the time, there is a knot for every occasion.

Join us at the Navy Museum to learn a few knots and make your own Natty Navy Knotter.

We will use the reef, half-hitch and thumb knot to make a cool Natty Navy Knotter to hang from your bag.

Not good at Knots? Don’t worry, the reef, half-hitch and thumb knots aren’t tricky, with our help you’ll be tying them with ease in no time.

You choose a design for the head and choose the colour of your Natty Navy Knotter, and we’ll show you how to do the rest.

The best thing is, once you have learnt the skills, you can use these knots to make all sorts of things, from bracelets, key rings to headbands…move over loom bands.

Residential Property Management: Quinovic

Expectations If you have just taken your first tentative steps into rental property investment, the first thing you may need to do is adjust your expectations of how your tenants might behave. “This Sandra May. is not because tenants necessarily behave badly, but because you will be looking at the way people live in their homes in a new light”, says Sandra – Business Development Manager at Quinovic Takapuna.

You will probably have tried to choose tenants who are tidy, quiet, uncomplaining, and reserved. Then you will drive past your rental property and see them sitting on the deck having a glass of wine with friends, a few cars parked in the driveway, the garage door open revealing a stack of unpacked boxes and a bit of a mess, and kids playing in a sandpit on the lawns. The chances are that you are feeling a bit of a discomfort for the first time. To be honest, it might be quite possible that this is the way how you live – entertaining friends, kids play in the garden and weekend after weekend you are trying to sort the garage. It doesn’t mean your tenants are bad tenants, it just means people living their life. Surveys both in New Zealand and overseas have shown, that even retired couples, are seen as best possible tenants in the rental worlds like to live comfortably in their homes. They have friends around, and make a bit of a mess from time to time… but who doesn’t?

The way to reassure yourself is to make sure that you take advantage of the tenancy rules provided by the Residential Tenancies Act. These entitle you to carry out regular inspections, up to 4 times a year; by giving the appropriate notice to your tenants. If the rules and regulations around the Tenancies Act and the relationship and handling of your tenants stresses you, there is another solution.

Simply hand over the property to a professional property manager. Quinovic Takapuna will ensure that your property is well looked after, carry out your routine inspections, easily identifying where there are any serious issues, and deal with any real problems that arise.

If you want to take advantage of our Features and Benefits and experience the experts in property care and return and make sure you get the best possible return on your investment, get in touch now! Contact Sandra May today!

We also offer Free Rental Appraisals and an Investment Property Health Check for your property.

For more information call Sandra May or Graeme Henderson at Quinovic Phone 972 2820, 021 844 531 or; sandra@quinovic-takapuna.co.nz

So see you these July school Holidays at the Navy Museum.

Dates: 4-19 July 2015 Session Times: 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, 2:30 Duration: 40 minutes approx.

Cost: $3

DON’T TAKE CHANCES WITH YOUR VALUABLE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ASSETS - ENJOY THE PEACE OF MIND THAT COMES WITH QUINOVIC’S PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICE.

To pre-book call 09 445 5186 or email education@navymuseum.co.nz Walk-up spaces may be available on the day. Groups over 10 people must pre-book.

Please note: This activity is only suitable for children aged 4 years and over due to the small parts being used.

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Designworx with Amanda Neill

Looking Towards Spring / Summer 2016

Brrrr – feeling the cold?

New Trend: Deep Summer Even in these dark winter months we are looking forward to Spring / Summer 2016 and what trends we can expect for our homes. Amanda Neill, leading Auckland Interior Designer, talks trends and how to use them in your space.

We see many trends come and go in home design and décor, with some having more longevity than others. We love working with these latest trends and using them in our interior design schemes.

Earlier in the year we attended the annual Urbis Design Day. James Dunlop (one of our fabric suppliers), worked with global trend forecaster WGSN and held a lecture on the upcoming trends for Spring / Summer 2016. One of the trends they identified was called ‘Deep Summer’. This is a colour pallet all about blue and green, but either darker and deep or alive and electric.

Living on the North Shore, we are all spoilt by our beautiful natural surrounding, and the colours of the ocean and sky inspire us. We often have clients asking us how they can incorporate these beautiful hues into their homes to bring a feeling of relaxation into the room or to compliment a view. When we heard about this trend we knew that it would translate well for our clients and customers, as its colours are often in our showroom or used for our designing. We are now starting to see products featuring these colours and tones arriving in our showroom including chairs, lampshades, other smaller pieces of décor and also jewellery.

We love this trend and its modern, fresh feeling and can’t wait to see it appearing in more ways and designs. Why not try it today, adding some of these new pieces to your home: Ceramic vase with turquoise glaze 20 cm H $29.95 Ceramic vase with blue glaze 30CM H $59.95 Turquois tulip vase 41 cm H $130 Sebastian glass earrings: Sebear drop $89 now 71.20 Sebear twist $15 now $126.40 Sebear bulb $158 now 126.40 Amouk rings large single stone $110 now $88 Copper jade ring $110 now $88 Amouk Pendant jade and copper $120 now $96 Turquois tulip vase 41 cm H $130 Forest Chair in James Dunlop Gardenia colour Poppy and Warwick Liam colour Kingfisher $1950 Finger print lamb base – ceramic $249 Shade in wallpaper from Malcolm fabrics $292

It's Fitting: with Devonport Lingerie

Amanda Neill.

Donna Gustafson

The southerly wind has arrived and we are now well into winter, if you want to stay warm, pop in and see our lovely quality New Zealand-made merino selection. Not all merino products available in shops are of the same quality.

I choose to support New Zealand made products, from New Zealand sheep!

You may pay just a little more, but you are getting a superior product that will last you the distance and you can be assured that the factory in which your garment has been made is a fair one. In our winter collection there are super fine camisoles and singlets, which are so light and easy to wear but so toasty and warm too. Zenza also makes a great range of merino crew neck long sleeve tops that are great for layering in a fabulous selection of colours, red, blue, grey marl, stripy and, of course, black.

Heading to the snow these school holidays? We have quality merino leggings too. Or for those who feel the cold around their legs here in Auckland (like Di from Northbridge) we have in stock the trusty merino ‘witches britches’ in cream, mushroom or black. Sure to keep you warm and toasty.

Well done to all you lovely ladies who traded your bra in for a women’s refuge last month. We have just finished packing up quite a collection of varying styles and sizes and colours - great work!

This month we are offering all the parents out there an extra incentive to bring your family to Devonport these school holidays. Buy one get 10%, buy two get 20%, buy three get 30% off all the childrenswear. While your children have fun at Windsor Reserve playground, climb Mt Victoria, explore the tunnels on North Head, or visit the Navy museum (all for free!) you can pop in to see us and get them some new PJs, tights or socks. In store we have fabulous flannelette PJs for age one to 14, both for girls and boys. We also have New Zealand-made cotton knit pyjama sets by Essence, nighties for age two to 10, New Zealand-made merino singlets for boys, camis for girls, beanies and baby bodysuits for the littlest ones.

Sticking with New Zealand-made, we also have a great range of Columbine woolen or cotton socks and tights. If you have little ones with you we have a well stocked toy box to occupy them while you browse the range. Having two young children myself I know how invaluable a good toy box can be when trying to do a spot of shopping!

Last week we had training on fitting compression knee highs, this is a new product for us. It is so important to get the fit right for this, we now have a special tape measure in store and a good selection of sizes ready to help you out. Our compression knee highs are hard-wearing but fit soft and snuggly.

Perfect for varicose veins, during pregnancy or travelling on planes. They are ideal for her or him and there is a black patterned style that could easily pass as a dress sock for a her or him and not look like you are wearing a compression garment at all. If you would like more information on this call in, phone or send us an email.

Devonport Lingerie, Shop 2, Queens Parade, Devonport, Auckland 0624 Open 7 days (closed public holidays) 09 445 8347 donna.co.nz

If you would like to add any of these pieces to your home please contact us in the showroom.

Have a great month! Amanda and the Designworx team.

Designworx, Interior Design Studio, 64 Vauxhall Road, Devonport. 09 445 1098. Designworxnz.co.nz facebook.com/designworxnz.co.nz

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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.

Maintenance on your Convertable Softtop & Headlights While you receive that positive feeling of the wind through your hair, you also inherit the extra ongoing maintenance to ensure that the up-keep of the hood is in pristine condition. Points to think about: WASHING THE ROOF When washing your roof, try to avoid using car wash soaps. Lightly hose down with water not to over soak the material. Chamois or towel dry.

Should you have bird droppings to contend with, spot clean by wetting the area with water, then, using a soft brush or sponge, apply car wash soap to the effected area and rinse off.

At all times you should be trying to maintain a water proof roof. An easy test is to spray water onto your roof. Does it sit on your roof in beads? If yes, that’s great; your roof’s protective coating is at work. If it sheets off or soaks in, you need to take action. When you notice that the stitching on your roof is showing signs of moisture on the inside, or not beading on top, you need to consult your dealer to have your roof re-waterproofed or you can come see us at Car-Fe Takapuna and we can quote the job for you.

REMOVAL OF CAT HAIR Soft tops make great beds for cats. When startled, cats hurry for a quick exit which generally results in torn or pulled material on your roof. Solution: Store your car so that cats cannot nest on your roof!

How to remove cat fur from my roof? Using the soft brush attachment accessory that comes with your vacuum works a treat. If you don’t have one, put a disposable latex glove on your hand and wipe this across your roof as it will gather most of the fur up. Vacuum to finish. You can get a box of latex gloves from any auto retail outlet or the big retail shops like Bunnings, The Warehouse etc.

CONVERTIBLES & TREES Try not to get your car into a position of parking under trees, especially those which drop sap. There are different types of saps you may need to deal with, like the little yellow spots that are very common on the North Shore. While on standard roofs, the option of claying to remove the tree sap works with great success, this doesn’t work for the poor old convertible. Other common

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methods are to use solvents to break the resin. This is not advisable for soft tops as most soft tops have a water proof coating and this has the potential to break them down.

TREATING YOUR ROOF Taking the preventative measures of ensuring your roof has been treated with a water proofing agent is a great start. Visit your appropriate car dealer or come see us at Car-fe Takapuna and we can price this application for you. This won’t stop the resin from sticking to your car; however, it will seal the material, stopping the resin from binding too deeply.

PROTECTING YOUR CONVERTIBLE WINDOWS Another extra not often thought about is the plastic window that is sewn into your roof. How many times have you seen a convertible go past and the window is opaque to the point where no one can see in or out. As a rule, this is because unlike when we go out in the sun and put sun screen on, we forget about protecting our cars window. By applying a good protector this will not only stop the yellowing, but will remove fine scratches from the surface.

Contact Rob Bonnici at Car-fe Takapuna or via Email: Carfe.takapuna@xtra.co.nz or Phone 488-7000.

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Pure Healthcare: with Dr. Cherye Roche

Dr. Cherye Roche, D.C. Sports Chiropractor.

Dr. Cherye Roche is also known as the “GaitDoctor”. She is an international expert in the biomechanics of walking and running, with a special interest in helping elite and amateur athletes to resolve chronic/recurring running injuries. Her 25+ years of clinical and academic experience has led her to appreciate that biomechanical balance is the key to reducing stress on the joints and muscles to allow for recovery and/or prevention of common running injuries. So, whether this is your first, or your tenth race, you will want to read this article to learn how to resolve and prevent injuries, plus how to run better and faster. www.GaitDoctor.co.nz

The Auckland Marathon Is Only Six Months Away!

Have You Started Training? Dreading Those Inevitable Aches And Pain? Want To Prevent Them Before They Start?

Read On To Get A Head Start On Pain Free Training And Racing!

The definition of insanity: “Doing the same thing repeatedly, and expecting a different result.”

So, you’ve had some treatment, rested, done the rehab, used the “anti-flam”, tried to train smarter, BUT as soon as you are back to full training – WHAM – the injury recurs and you are back for more treatment. Sound familiar?

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Ask yourself these questions: Why are others, doing the same training, yet not getting the injuries that you are?

Why is one side worse than the other? Both sides have gone the same distance.

Are you taking anti-inflammatory medicines just to ease the pain? Joint and muscle pain are not due to an ibuprofen deficiency!

Would you to know the underlying cause of your running injuries? Specific biomechanical imbalance is often the root of the problem – and everyone is different!

Your unique foot biomechanics are the foundation of your movement. Understanding your lower extremity biomechanics can help you to understand why your body, and your training, may be suffering from faulty foot mechanics. Abnormal foot structure and/or function is often the source of injuries such as plantar fasciitis, ball of foot pain, shin splints, runners knee, IT Band Syndrome, and lower back pain. So, fix the foot function and you fix the problem and you are running pain free! Really!

To assess your foot mechanics I use GaitScan™ technology to analyse the foot as it is moving. I get amazing results with many joint and muscle injuries using GaitScan™ as a diagnostic tool to prescribe custom orthotics, along with Chiropractic treatment. GaitScan™, is similar to what you see in the shoe shops, but is the more sophisticated clinical grade of this technology. GaitScan has 4096 pressure plate sensors, operating at 300Hz (yes 300 scans per second!), producing over 1 million data points, which are analysed to detail the pressure exerted through your foot. This helps to determine if abnormal foot mechanics are contributing to your injury. Furthermore, it helps us to determine if custom

The first 5 readers to contact us and mention this article will receive a free Biomechanical assessment and GaitScan analysis with Dr. Cherye Roche.

Must book by 31st July 2015. orthotics would help your specific problems.

Orthotics are not all made the same. A fully custom pair of orthotics can be prescribed using state-of-the-art pressure plate GaitScan technology data to identify the exact foot dysfunction when the foot is weight-bearing, and the body is in motion. Functional Orthotic Therapy (FOT) is the use of custom foot orthoses (shoe inserts) to optimise foot function. The quality of orthotics depends on the manufacturing materials, and the precision of the corrective prescription.

I conduct a thorough orthopaedic, neurologic, Chiropractic, and functional biomechanical examination of your entire kinetic chain to identify imbalance in your musculoskeletal system, and to determine if you are a good candidate for orthotic therapy. If so, using the data from your GaitScan™, custom orthotics made uniquely for each of your feet. Furthermore, rather than being made of foam (which simply absorbs shock), or hard rigid plastic (which can limit the normal motion of the foot joints), our orthotics are made of a thermoplast plastic that supports and facilitates normal foot motion, and has 100% memory, thereby stimulating the mechanoreceptors and proprioceptors in your foot to optimise function. FOT can be incorporated as part of your overall care plan to include Chiropractic care, physiotherapy, and functional rehabilitation. But with the addition of custom orthotics, now the treatment will “hold” and your symptoms are far less likely to return.

Even the most chronic of injuries, can be helped with this approach. If this makes sense to you, give us a call to schedule a biomechanics exam and GaitScan™ analysis! Mention this article to receive a 50% discount on this initial exam. I look forward to seeing you at the Auckland Marathon!

Pure Healthcare @ Apollo Health & Wellness Centre • 119 Apollo Drive – Suite 103, Albany • www.PureHealthcare.co.nz • 09 414-2225

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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.

Children's Health A to Z for New Zealand Parents

John Appleton.

A must have book for every mum, dad or caregiver When a child is unwell it can it can be a very worrying time for any parent or caregiver.

Many questions arise – what is the problem – could it get worse – should I see a doctor - is there anything I can do now that may help?

Whether it’s a cough or a cold, a tummy upset, an ear ache, a foreign body in the airways, a high temperature or an asthma attack to name a few, parents and caregivers often find themselves on the front line as first responders. Having been in this situation many times as a parent and grandparent, I know how difficult it can be to decide on a course of action that one has confidence in.

Dr Leila Masson MD MPH FRACP a Paediatrician who has raised two children in Auckland has come to our aid. Dr Masson who has a Masters of Public Health from Harvard and has extensive training in nutrition and environmental health has written a superb book especially for New Zealand parents. The title Children’s Health A to Z is just that – it’s a treasure trove of essential advice, part old fashioned common sense and part cutting edge research on nutrition, supplements and health.

Dr Masson’s aim is to share her knowledge and decades of experience and provide us with the tools to confidently support a child or children through many illnesses at home.

There is comprehensive information on how to treat the problem in the most natural, quick and effective way possible and to know when it is necessary to take your child to a doctor.

In the first part of the book Dr Masson discusses the basis of children’s health and how we can support them by providing optimum nutrition, enough sleep, plenty of outdoor play and a healthy non-toxic home environment.

Each chapter contains easy to follow practical advice. The main section of the book is an A to Z of symptoms which covers many health problems in an easy to follow format with information on how to assess the cause and severity of your child’s symptoms. .

The third part of the book provides lots of useful and practical information on which foods to eat to obtain important vitamins and minerals, how to help children take medicines, prepare for blood tests and allergy testing, what you should have in your first aid kit and there are even some helpful tips about positive parenting.

There is comprehensive information on how to treat the problem in the most natural, quick and effective way possible and to know when it is necessary to take your child to a doctor.

Dr Leila Masson.

With the Children’s Health A to Z we have access to the wide knowledge and experience of a highly qualified Physician who has a Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Berlin, a Masters Degree in Public Health from Harvard U.S.A. and a diploma in Tropical Medicine from the London School of Tropical Medicine. Dr Masson is a Board certified Paediatrician, a Board certified lactation consultant and a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

Dr Masson’s book will be released for sale in August and will be available at all leading book stores and from my website www.johnappleton.co.nz John Appleton, www.johnappleton.co.nz john@johnappleton.co.nz Ph: 09-489-9362.

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North Shore History: with David Verran

Entrepreneurial Maori in nineteenth century Auckland I recently transcribed the diary of Alexander Edward Alison (1874-1955), who was general manager of the Devonport Steam Ferry Company from 1923 to December 1941. His grandfather, Alexander Alison (1810-1887), was a boat builder and had a yard in Official Bay and then in Devonport (from 1852 or 1853).

At the time, Alexander Edward notes "his [grandfather's] principal customers being Maori who were keen to have a good whaleboat for travelling between Auckland and Waiheke Island where a great many lived at that time. There were also a great number between his property and the North Head".

Alexander Edward's father Alexander (1846-1923), and his uncle Ewen (1852-1945), ran a butchery and abattoir in the 1870s and "they also had a large pig paddock, most of the pigs came from Waiheke Island and were landed by the Maori owners on the Sand Spit near the present site of Victoria Wharf.

The pigs were a wild lot … [while] Maori … were big men of fine physique, well tattooed but spoke little English. This didn't matter as my father spoke the Maori language. I can still remember how frightened I was when these big fierce looking men came to the shop to collect their money for the pigs, but they were always most friendly, too much so I thought when they picked me up. Father was always on the best of terms with them and they continued to bring their porkers to him for several years.

Maori were active participants in the annual Auckland regattas, and "when the regatta was held at the North Shore in the year 1881 one big attraction was the Maori war canoe race in which three competed carrying eighty paddlers and three (barrackers) men distributed along the craft who did their best to encourage the paddlers. Unfortunately one of the canoes was a racing one, not nearly as heavy as the others, it won the race with ease. There being a strong South West wind that day with a choppy sea, the men in the winning crew fastened a twelve inch plank along the top side (gunwale) to prevent the water from swamping the craft.

…when the regatta was held at the North Shore in the year 1881 one big attraction was the Maori war canoe race in which three competed carrying eighty paddlers and three (barrackers) men distributed along the craft who did their best to encourage the paddlers.

There were several Maori camped in Church Street and Windsor Reserve - these were of different tribes and … when warmed up in a war dance the officials in charge of them were getting a bit concerned and brought the proceedings to a close. The canoes were hauled up on the Windsor Reserve and the carvings on them were very fine work."

He also notes that "another attraction at about that time was the Maori races at Orakei, that being before the Orakei Wharf was built [in 1905,] the

Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, 7-A5896” “Paora Tuhaere (1825-1892), also known as ‘Chief Paul of Orakei’.

waterfront road was made and bookmakers were still laying the odds.

The only way to get there was over the Orakei Bridge and through private property or by the sea and on this route the [Devonport Steam] Ferry Company carried about 500 people. On arriving at Orakei they had to be boated ashore then carried to dry land. This was some job especially at low tide, when the men were piggy backed ashore, but the ladies had to be carried in the boatmen's arms … and over the slippery sandstone. This was some thrill for the lady with many narrow escapes from a dunking. But the races were unique. The course was round the flat and marked by a few poles. A large clump of ti-tree on the far side of the ring was very handy when a rider thought his mount would be the better of a spell, out of sight of the spectators, he would pull up and join in the race when the others came round again … Chief Paul [(Paora Tuhaere, 18251892) was] a big good natured chap who often called out instructions during the running of the race. He was judge and general factotum against whose word there was no appeal, the race generally lasted until a certain horse was in front near the finishing posts - this racing gave rise to the saying - another time round."

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Tim Bray Productions

A celebration of grandparents… with favourite New Zealand stories on stage for July school holidays GRANDMA: Just look at your slippers! They’re going to fall to bits. They have holes in their soles, the stitching has come undone, all the fluff has worn off, and I can see your toes. They’re so tatty and they look very uncomfortable.

GRANDPA: Good. That’s how I like them.

Stories with New Zealand’s favourite grandparents come to life on stage for the July school holidays.

Auckland’s leading children’s theatre company, Tim Bray Productions, presents Grandma McGarvey with Grandpa’s Slippers at the PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna from 29 June to 18 July.

The script is based on three each of the Grandma McGarvey and Grandpa’s Slippers book series by New Zealand authors Jenny Hessell and Joy Watson. The approximately fifty minute show features original songs and music with a sung narration sung by performer Kyle Chuen, who played Peter in Auckland Theatre Company’s 2014 production of Jesus Christ Superstar.

First staged by Tim Bray Productions in 2007, the cast for this season includes original cast member Julie Collis who will reprise her role as Grandma McGarvey, performer Tim Raby, known to Tim Bray Productions’ audiences as Santa’s double from the much-loved The Santa Claus Show, as Grandpa; Maryanne Rushton as Grandma and Katie Richards provides the music. Kyle, Julie and Katie are all North Shore resdients.

Grandma McGarvey with Grandpa’s Slippers is the second show presented as part of Tim Bray Productions’ 2015 Season of Theatre for Children.

As well as the show, children can spend the day with the theatre company by attending a Theatre Workshop during the holidays. These are full day and half-day workshops with lots of fun activities include a visit to the show, drama games, art and craft, a backstage tour of a working theatre, Q & A with the cast and more.

There is also a SING! workshop where children learn harmonising, vocal

Grandpa (Tim Raby), Grandma (Maryanne Rushton), Grandma McGarvey (Julie Collis) Photo by David Rowland / One-Image.com.

As well as the show, children can spend the day with the theatre company by attending a Theatre Workshop during the holidays. projection and confidence in a fun-filled workshop using songs from the show. At the end of the SING! workshop they perform on the PumpHouse stage for parents and caregivers.

At every performance during our school holiday season Tim Bray Productions likes to give their young audience a chance to be on the stage. So, encourage your child/ren to dress up as a grandmother or grandfather and join the Costume Parade.

“Adapted by producer/director Tim Bray, two idiosyncratic children's literary icons come to life in a series of alternating stories, in which Grandma McGarvey, from the books by Jenny Hessell, embarks on her wacky adventures, including springboard diving, treasure hunting and bungee jumping, while Joy Watson's Grandpa obsesses not only about his slippers but also his cardie and a long lost pair of shorts.” Review – Sian Robertson, Theatreview Grandma McGarvey with Grandpa’s Slippers by Jenny Hessell and Joy Watson adapted for the stage by Tim Bray, songs by Christine White The PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna Educational Season: 29 June – 3 July, 10.30am & 1pm daily Public Season: 4 - 18 July, 10.30am & 2pm daily BOOKINGS: Phone (09) 489-8360 or www.timbrayproductions.org.nz Theatre Workshop bookings: Phone (09) 486-2261 or email youth.theatre@tbp.org.nz

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Mairangi Arts Centre

Adults' art class.

Artrageous - Jessica Willemse Winner, 2014. Long Bay College.

Adults' Clay Class.

Clay Garden Poppies Workshop.

Kids art classes.

School holiday cast glass class.

TJ McNamara Art Talk.

School Holiday clay class.

creative this winter

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If you have ever wanted to explore your creative side but have been too nervous to give it a try, then here is the ideal opportunity. Mairangi Arts Centre’s term three art programme begins towards the end of July with an abundance of options available.

Whether your interest is in learning to paint, in styles ranging from traditional through to completely abstract, or whether you would like to make beautiful objects in cast glass or clay or learn the basics of printmaking , drawing or pastels, there is bound to be a class on the centre’s extensive programme that will be just right for you.

Weekly classes take place both during the day and evening and for those pressed for time there is always the option of a ‘one-off’ weekend workshop.

Examples of weekend workshops include Soft Stone Sculpture, Creative Jewellery, The Creative Journey (an expressive writing and journaling class), How to Work Your Camera and a wide variety of painting classes. Budding young artists are not forgotten with an exciting selection of fun yet educational art and craft classes for those aged five plus through to teens.

School Holiday Programme 6-17 July Mairangi Arts Centre’s school holiday programme offers exciting classes ranging from making beautiful shells in cast class, drawing and pressing patterns into metal sheet then adding coloured wire and beads, making clay animals to drawing NZ native birds. For full detail visit the centre’s website, www.mairangiarts.co.nz but be quick as the school holiday programme is very popular and classes fill quickly!

Artexplore Art Talk: TJ McNamara: A Portrayal of NZ Landscape in Art 7pm Thurs 30 July, $15 per person Well known New Zealand Art writer and commentator TJ McNamara will be giving a fascinating talk about the part NZ Landscape art has played in establishing our national identity. Artists covered include Colin McCahon, Charles Heaphy, Shane Cotton and Dick Frizzell. Bookings essential, please contact the centre. This talk has been made possible by kind funding from Creative Communities NZ.

Exhibitions North Shore National Salon of Photography (2 – 19 July) View over 130 prints that have been chosen for display in this prestigious competition exhibition.

Artrageous Secondary Schools Exhibition (22 July – 2 August) A display of artworks by talented young artists from North Shore secondary schools.

Mairangi Arts Centre, 20 Hastings Rd, Mairangi Bay 09 478 2237 9.30am-4pm Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm Sat/Sun, www.mairangiarts.co.nz

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Lake House Arts Centre : News

Taiaroa by Aaron Potaka OPTIV101 Studio.

Jean Batten- Pilot by Aaron Potaka - OPIV101 studio.

Take a look at Lake House this month!

It’s cold out there! Keep the kids warm these school holidays with some fantastic art classes at Lake House Arts, Mon 6 July – Fri 17 July.

Here are just some of the classes that are on offer: • Happy People Painting with Andrea Brueck 7-13Yrs 10 July 10am-3pm • Ceramic Treasure Chest with Bill Hayes 7+Yrs 13 July 10am-3pm • Monster Mask Making with Wei Lun Ha 5-15Yrs 13 July 10am-3pm • Get Creative Painting with Susannah MacDonald 5+Yrs 14 July 10am-3pm • Paper Transformers with Wei Lun Ha 8-15Yrs 16 July 10am-3pm • Please visit the website for more classes and full descriptions.

Coming up in the galleries: 8 July – 26 July Becroft Gallery OPTIV101 Legends and Myths The epic explored…Legends and Myths examine and rework folktales and cultural lore that envelop all societies and cultures.

Legendary & Mythical Artist Talk Saturday 11 July 11am-11:40am An introduction to Optiv101 Fine Arts and Multimedia Studios and their goals, and a discussion on themes

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and motifs shown in the Optiv101 Legends ad Myths exhibition FREE! All Welcome 8 July – 26 July Café Gallery Paola King – Borrero Mixed Media Works The content of Paola’s work is the vast materials she has accumulated over more than 30 years.

Lake House Arts Centre is located on Fred Thomas Drive in Takapuna and is housed in a beautiful 19th century Edwardian/Victorian heritage building that once stood on Takapuna Beach. The Lake House has a constantly changing exhibition programme, a café with delicious homemade fare, artists studio’s and a vibrant and varied arts education programme with something for every member of the family, including weekend workshops, after school classes, holiday programmes and adult daytime classes.

Lake House is open 9:30am – 4pm Monday to Friday and 10am – 3pm Saturday and Sunday. Closed on public holidays.

For more information on any of our classes, exhibitions or activities please check our website www.lakehousearts.org.nz, email info@ lakehousearts.org.nz or phone (09) 486 4877.

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Cath Obrien Once upon a time Story book.

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Northart: News

Lu Bo.

Garry Currin, Various Distances VII, oil.

Aroha Gossage, Untitled landscape, oil.

Frances Atkins, John I, oil.

Bangzhen Deng, Untitled (2).

Ross Ritchie, The Spanish Lesson, oil.

Karl Amundsen, Aaron’s Song I, oil

Small Wonders at Northart!

July, midwinter. Many people find it a cold, dark and gloomy time of the year, but for North Shore and Auckland art lovers it means that the delightful and much anticipated Pocket Edition. Small Works for Large Walls is on show at Northart. Looking at the over 240 works that will be in the exhibition is guaranteed to transform your day into something special – you will walk out of the gallery with a smile on your face, something to think about and maybe even something special to put on your walls when you get home!

The concept of the show is a simple, but very successful, one: Each invited artist is provided with 10 postcard sized pieces of high quality art paper and given total freedom over choice of medium, subject and theme.

Consequently the artworks are gloriously diverse, and the exhibition is unified through the works being the same size and through their installation as a ‘zip’ around the gallery walls.

The artists are a diverse group too; they range from young emerging artists (such as painter Laura McMillan and photographer Brittany Myburg), to ‘midcareer’ (Sharon Vickers, John Oxborough) and through to ‘old pros’ such as Robert Ellis and Ross Ritchie. What unites them is that they are all highly-skilled and seriously good at their craft.

Since the art works are all small, they are also affordable. It is a great show to visit if you want to start your own art collection, or add a work or two by soughtafter artists. Most, if not all, of the artists will be at the opening function, and there will be a further opportunity to meet and talk with them on the final day of the show Sunday 2 July at 3pm.

And should you wish, Northart can arrange basic and inexpensive framing for you.

The show opens 4pm – 6pm on Sunday 12 July and continues until 2 August. All works are for sale and it is cash and carry – purchased works are replaced with high quality reproductions (marked as such) so the continuity of the show is not broken.

Opening a week later is an exhibition of painting and sculpture by two experienced artists, husband and wife Lu Bo and Bangzhen Deng, who arrived in New Zealand over 25 years ago from China. Mr Deng’s very accomplished works bring together the painting traditions of both lands, while Lu Bo’s sculpture is perhaps more recognisably of western idiom. Their joint show “Looking Back” surveys work from those 25 years. It opens Sunday 19 July 2pm – 4pm and will continue until 4 August.

Finally, if you have haven’t yet seen the IHC art awards you have until 16 July to do so. The creativity and achievements of these artists, all of whom have an intellectual disability, is remarkable.

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The PumpHouse Theatre: What's On

Mid-Winter Murder Mystery…

Go Back For Murder is Agatha Christie’s 1960 stage adaptation of her 1942 novel Five Little Pigs (the novel was also known by the title Murder in Retrospect.)

The story is located in England in two decades – 1940s and then back in time to the 1930s of WW2 and the scene of a murder. Upon the deathbed recantation of Caroline, who was jailed for the killing of her philandering husband, all the people present at the time and place of his death are brought together again in an effort to solve what has become a cold case.

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In the stage version of the story the famous protagonist of the novel, Hercule Poirot has been removed all-together and replaced by Justin Fogg, a one-time admirer of Caroline who is determined to find the real murderer. The reason for this is thought to be that a potential audience who had already read the novel would assume to already know ‘whodunit’.

By changing the plot or characters in various strategic places Christie maintained suspense so those familiar with the novel could not forecast the twists and turns in the play.

Go Back For Murder is Shoreside Theatre’s third production of a mid-winter murder mystery by Agatha Christie and given the brisk ticket sales, the popularity of the legendary mystery writer’s plays remains undiminished nearly 40 years after her death. Some performances will sell out – you have been warned.

James Fox, Melissa Williams and Kutumi Lefferts in rehearsal for Agatha Christie's 'Go Back For Murder'. Photo by Mags Delaney.

the strings, with one exception - the Double-Bass.

Other instruments include Flutes, Clarinets, Oboes, Bassoons, Trumpets, Trombones, Baritones, Horns, Tubas, Saxophones and Percussion. This year's concert also includes Piano.

The North Shore Concert Band was formed over 35 years ago to create opportunities for people in the community to make and perform music together.

A show to celebrate Grandparents The band has a diverse membership from students to octogenarians, and a number of founding members Tim Bray Productions school holiday season of Grandma McGarvey with Grandpa’s Slippers brings to who are still going strong.

Joining the North Shore Concert Band will be the stage two popular children’s storybook characters. guest artists, the Royal New Zealand Navy Pipes and Both Grandma McGarvey and Grandpa (owner of the Drums Band and promising young soprano Tania aforementioned slippers) are New Zealand creations Cheeseman, all under the musical direction of Mike from the pens of authors Jenny Hessell and Joy Ashton who is also an accomplished trombonist with Watson. Two separate stories with one theme – the idiosyncrasies of seniors who refuse to conform. This the New Zealand Navy Band. is a great show for children to bring grandparents to. So kids, treat your grandparents to some theatre tickets. They might learn some new tricks.

Last Night of the Proms The North Shore Concert Band performs around six times per year in a variety of venues, but the musical highlight on the band's calendar is always the annual concert at The PumpHouse Theatre, which has been a must see North Shore event for at least 20 years.

This year the theme is Last Night of the Proms which will feature a variety of musical styles all with a very British flavour. The programme will include proms classics such as Land of Hope and Glory, Fantasia on British Sea Songs, Jerusalem and Rule, Britannia! as well as varied selection of other pieces from marches to swing to pop music.

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Angela Antony, QSM. Photo by Simon Woodard.

Announcing our new patron The PumpHouse has recently been on the lookout for a patron and we are thrilled to announce that longtime North Shore arts stalwart Angela Antony has graciously agreed to be our figurehead. Welcome to the team Angela!

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Until July 18 Tim Bray Productions presents Grandma McGarvey byJenny Hessell with Grandpa’s Slippers by Joy Watson Two sessions daily except Sunday Tickets $22 - $25 July 23 – August 1 Shoreside Theatre presents Go Back For Murder A Mid-Winter Murder Mystery

By Agatha Christie Adult $26 Senior/Student $22 Discounts for groups

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@ Pumphouse Weds – Sat @ 7.30pm Sunday July 26 @ 4pm Saturday Matinees 2pm on July 25 & Aug 1 No shows Mon & Tues

Cheeseman and the NZ Navy Pipe and Drums Band Adult $16 Senior/Child $13

Until July 9 Matariki Exhibition in The French Rendezvous Café (at The PumpHouse) The Textile and Fibre Art of Louise DavisBarr Tues-Sun 10am – 3pm

Sunday August 9 @ 4pm …come hell or high water Helen Medlyn & Penny Dodd In cabaret All tickets $28.50

Sunday August 2 @ 2pm North Shore Concert Band presents Last Night of the Proms Featuring guest vocalist Soprano Tania

August 13-15 Rangitoto College Senior Shakespeare presents Antony & Cleopatra

The Rose Centre: What's On

Point Blank Productions presents Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead Point Blank Productions are proud to bring 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead' by Tom Stoppard to Auckland audiences, following their hugely successful production of Frost/Nixon.

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are only minor characters in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'. They are tasked with escorting Hamlet to England where things don't end so well for them.

In this play, Guildenstern and Rosencrantz wait... and wait... and wait. Unsure of what they are waiting for, they start to piece together how they ended up here. Characters from 'Hamlet' enter and exit, along with an overly-dramatic troupe of actors. All of this adds to the two gentlemen's confusion.

Tom Stoppard was catapulted into the front ranks of modem playwrights overnight when 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead' opened in London in 1967.

Its subsequent run in New York brought it the same enthusiastic acclaim, and the play has since been performed numerous times in the major theatrical centres of the world. It has won top honours for play and playwright in a poll of London theatre critics. In Tom Stoppard’s best-known work, this Shakespearean Laurel and Hardy finally get a chance to take the lead role, but do so in a world where echoes of Waiting for Godot resound, where reality and illusion intermix, and where fate leads our two heroes to a tragic but inevitable end.

25 June – 4 July | Wed – Sat 8pm Sun 6pm Adults $25 | Group Concession $20 Book through The Rose Centre info@rosecentre.co.nz or 09 445 9900

Spirit Rising with THE GREAT KIWI OPEN MIC SHOW Come and enjoy a fantastic night of raw entertainment in the Great Kiwi Open Mic Show.

Lots of music and even some stand up poetry.

The Open Mic section will be long enough for performers to write their names in the artists list and have a go on the amazing and new Rose Centre theatre stage. If you are just an audience member and want to have a fun Saturday evening then come down to The Rose Centre and for a gold coin at the door you can grab your seat, sit back and watch the local talent live in action, maybe even get up on stage yourselves?

Saturday 11 July at 7pm. Entry by Gold Coin Donation

The National Youth Theatre Company’s ALL STARS Musical Theatre Holiday Programme

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Get out of the house these holidays and on to the Holiday Programme stage!

Musical Theatre school holiday programmes in Auckland – celebrating 10 years these popular courses are a perfect school holiday activity for JULY 14 - 18 OCT 6 - 10 Comedy Halloween theatre enthusiasts or beginners who would like to give being on stage a go! register now at allstars.co.nz The course culminates in three performances The Rose Centre School Road, Belmont of a special revue show for family and friends.

Students will work with tutors from New Zealand's National Youth Theatre Company in acting, vocal / singing and dance. Sessions are held in small agerelated groups to ensure that everyone receives quality tuition. We have a high staff to student ratio and a qualified first-aider on site at all times.

This All Stars theme "Comedy". Based around this central concept, we produce five fun-filled days of innovative, quality tuition that will advance your performance skills.

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JANICE WEBB presents SING Showcasing exciting new voices and favourites from past SING Concerts.

Special guest David Kelly on piano. Tickets available through Janice Webb or door sales.

Sunday 5 July at 7pm Tickets available through Janice Webb or door sales only $10 including supper

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THE LADY KILLERS In The Neighbourhood

The Lady Killers is a dream team of New Zealand’s finest singers and entertainers, these divas make beautiful music dripping with harmony. The Lady Killers belong to a vocal harmony tradition that spans girl The Rose Centre groups, gospel, pop, r&b, jazz, country and a whole lotta School Road, Belmont July 8/9/10 rock’n’roll. It’s sophisticated glamour and a dazzling 7.30pm vocal tour de force all rolled into one gorgeous superduper package.

Tina, Jackie and Suzie met in 2005 when they shared the stage at a series of benefit concerts. Having admired each others work from afar for years, they decided to join forces in pursuit of harmony bliss and a jolly good time. Since then they’ve had a very full dance card. They’ve performed to 150,000 at the Auckland Domain in Sky City Starlight Symphony, headlined the annual lakeside concert in Rotorua to a crowd of 35,000 and twinkled their toes in the snow at the Queenstown Winter Festival.

This really is a one off opportunity to indulge in an intimate evening of indulging the senses with sublime tunes.

8-10 July at 7.30pm Adults $40 | Concession $32.50 Bookings through The Rose Centre on 09 445 9900 or info@rosecentre.co.nz and through Eventfinda Special guest

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Drama, comedy, music, magic and dance!

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Education: Kristin School

International Champions – Future Problem Solving Kristin’s Future Problem Solvers have returned home with three trophies from the 2015 Future Problem Solving International Conference, held at Iowa State University in June.

The Kristin team competed in the Global Issues senior division. They had only two hours to complete a rigorous 5-step problem solving process on the topic of Intellectual Property in a futuristic scenario. The students had been researching and preparing for this challenge all term; a process that included special workshops with Intellectual Property lawyers and other experts involved in this field.

This initial work led on to the second compulsory category of the competition – the presentation of the action plan; a more practical component of Future Problem Solving that requires competing teams to present their action plan in the most dramatic, interesting and creative way possible. The Kristin team produced a brilliant presentation to claim 1st place in the very competitive category. The boys were asked to perform their winning presentation again at the closing ceremony in front of the entire conference – an experience that they all enjoyed and from which they received great feedback.

Further celebrations were in order when two of the team’s individual participants, Rocky Jiang and Oliver Denny, received awards in the MultipleAffiliate Global Issues division. This category is for composite teams who undertake the Future Problem Solving challenge alongside fellow participants they have never met before. Rocky Jiang and his team were awarded 1st place while Oliver Denny took 2nd.

The boys were asked to perform their winning presentation again at the closing ceremony in front of the entire conference – an experience that they all enjoyed and from which they received great feedback.

The team were greatly supported by their coaches Christine Mackway-Jones and Helen Mansfield who shared the news of their success, saying, “It has been very exciting. The boys have all been very thoughtful, appreciative and motivated despite the excitement and pressure of the last few days.” The Kristin Future Problem Solving team members were Iain Campbell, Oliver Denny, Joe Gauld,

Rocky Jiang, Hyeongjin Kim, Nicholas Miehlbradt and Rohan Naik.

As well as enjoying their time at the International Conference, the boys had a great time exploring San Francisco, Chicago and America’s Midwest. An absolute highlight was the half-day visit to Google where they were hosted by Kristin alumni, Sam Johnson.

Best Female Choir – Four Years in a Row Kristin’s premier girls’ choir, Euphony, has once again been selected to attend the Big Sing Finale as one of New Zealand’s top secondary school choral groups.

This selection follows their fantastic performance at the New Zealand Choral Federation’s Big Sing Regional Festival, held in Auckland’s Town Hall last month, where the girls were awarded Highly Commended. In addition, the group received the award for Best Female Choir for the fourth consecutive year. This particular honour was introduced in 2012 and Euphony is, as yet, the only choir to receive the commendation.

The Big Sing Finale will be held in Wellington later this year and will bring together 24 of the countries best school choirs. Euphony has a strong history at the event, having secured four Gold awards in the past four years.

Following the Auckland festival and in preparation for the Finale, Euphony were asked to perform in the Holy Trinity Cathedral where their singing was recorded for an episode of TVNZ’s Praise Be. The recording will be broadcast later this year but in the meantime a preview of their rehearsal can be viewed on the Kristin Facebook page.

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Back-to-Back Titles for Kristin Snowsports The Kristin Snowsports teams have defended their championship titles at the Auckland Secondary Schools Ski and Snowboard competition, held at Snowplanet, with back-to-back titles for both the girls and boys’ teams.

The Kristin Snowsports teams have defended their championship titles at the Auckland Secondary Schools Ski and Snowboard competition, held at Snowplanet, with back-toback titles for both the girls and boys’ teams.

With two hundred secondary school students taking part in the skiing and snowboarding events, it was never going to be easy to defend the dual 2014 titles, however the Kristin teams stepped up and secured a number of podium finishes along with the overall team prizes.

Year 9 snowboarder Lauren Petch impressed in what was her first competitive event when she scored 50 in the girls’ Slopestyle to take the win.

Fellow snowboarder Liam Whiley also finished in the lead in the boys’ event before securing a second gold medal in the Giant Slalom. Mitchell Davern, Year 9, was the third Kristin snowboarder in the medals, finishing 3rd in the boys’ Slopestyle.

Gia Hughes made her mark in the girls’ Ski Slopestyles, taking 2nd place. Laura Jackson was also in great form, finishing 3rd in the Ski Giant Slalom and only 0.53 seconds behind the leader.

The combined success of the teams meant that Kristin was once again awarded gold in both the girls and boys’ overall team categories.

Kristin Snowsports manager Brent Goldsworthy was particularly impressed by the younger team members’ performances, “It was fantastic to see our younger athletes not only contributing to the team but also achieving fantastic individual results.

"There was a lot of pressure for our athletes to defend last year’s titles but they collectively stepped up and earned their spot on the teams’ podium. I am very proud of them all.”

Open Day Kindergarten – Senior School 9.30am - Kindergarten and Junior School Tours 10am - Middle and Senior School Tours Contact us to register your attendance. admissions@kristin.school.nz 64 9 415 9566 Ext 2324

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Experience Junior and Senior College Tuesday, August 4, 2015; 8:45am – 12:40pm Join us for a morning and enjoy the unique atmosphere that’s truly Pinehurst! Prospective Year 7 - 13 students are encouraged to join Pinehurst students in real class time and experience our Cambridge Education first hand.

Please book early, as places are limited!

To find out more about this opportunity, or to book a personal tour, contact our Enrolment Manager Marg Cross on (09) 414 0960 ext 614, or email: enrolment@pinehurst.school.nz

75 Bush Road, Albany phone (09) 414 0960 www.pinehurst.school.nz

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Pinehurst Success Alumni Success…

• Pinehurst Alumni and 2014 Pinehurst School Head Boy Alasdair Morton has accepted a place at UC San Diego, majoring in Bioengineering. Selected from more than 90,000 applicants, Alasdair will start as a freshman in September.

…and at European Junior Cup • Motorcycle Road Racer Avalon Biddle and a former Pinehurst School student, who recently won the New Zealand Superlite Championships in Taupo, last month placed first in round 4 of the European Junior Cup hosted at Donington Park.

Pinehurst is a premier, coeducational independent school based in Albany on Auckland’s North Shore.

Students Represent at New Zealand Model United Nations Conference Pinehurst College students Leo Burnside, Ishan Kokulan and Nico van Wijk have been accepted for the New Zealand Model United Nations conference to be held in Wellington this month. They will represent Saudi Arabia, Liberia and Turkey respectively.

Highly Commended at Colla Voce Congratulations to Year 10 Senior College student Karmen Sulaiman who recently participated in the Colla Voce Ensemble Scholarship competition and won a highly commended award.

OPEN DAY: WED 19 AUG PRIMARY TOUR 9:30am

JUNIOR & SENIOR COLLEGE TOUR 1:30pm

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.

Cerrophone Installation Pinehurst School Primary GATE Art class proudly showcase their amazing creation ‘Cerrophone’, an installation made completely from Sellotape and run by respected North Shore artist and Junior College art teacher Mrs Gair.

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.

The final product.

For further information contact our enrolment manager on (09) 414 0960 ext 614 or email enrolment@pinehurst.school.nz.

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Education: Westlake Boys High School

Fourth Form Student Becomes Youngest NZ Badminton Open Champion Westlake fourth form student Oscar Guo became the youngest ever New Zealand Badminton Open Champion when he added another title to his already impressive 2015 Badminton trophy cabinet.

The North Harbour fourteen year old took out the X-TRM New Zealand National Championships Men’s Singles title during the SKY CITY New Zealand Badminton Open held during Queen’s Birthday Weekend at the North Harbour Badminton Centre.

During his stellar career so far Oscar also managed to claim, as a thirteen year old, the 2014 Oceania Junior Men’s (U19) singles title; the 2014 and 2015 Australasian U17 Boys’ Singles titles and was triple titles champion (singles, doubles and mixed doubles) at the 2013 and 2014 New Zealand U15 National Championships.

On his way to becoming the 2015 NZ Men’s Open Champion Oscar defeated second seed Daxxon Vong on day one of the competition and

continued his winning way by defeating Hu He Mao Ni in his semi-final match to set up an all North Harbour final. In the final, Oscar comfortably defeated Brock Matheson 21-17 and 21-14 to become the youngest ever New Zealand player to win a national singles senior title. Westlake Boys 2014 Badminton Captain, Nicco Tagle claimed third place after his opponent withdrew from the 3rd/4th play-off match.

The SKY CITY New Zealand Badminton Open tournament offered prizemoney of US$120,00 and attracted players of impressive international calibre including former and current World Champions, Commonweath Games and Olumpic medalists.

Oscar clearly handled the step up from age group tournaments with calmness and maturity.

Westlake Boys 4th former Oscar Guo in action on his way to becoming the 2015 SKY CITY New Zealand Badminton Open Men’s Singles Champion.

Westlaker Martin Henderson Hits the Big Time Westlake Boys High School choir, Voicemale, after their recent performance at the Auckland Holy Trinity Cathedral. The performance will screen on tv show Praise Be during July.

Voicemale choir features in television show Secondary schools offer a wide range of opportunities to young students and members of Westlake Boys’ Choir, Voicemale, were fortunate enough to be on the receiving end of a special experience when they were filmed in Auckland’s Holy Trinity Cathedral for television show, Praise Be. The 63-voice choir sang American composer Eric Whitacre’s beautiful ‘Lux Aurumque’ (‘Light of Gold’), which depicts angels singing to the newborn baby Jesus.

The performance also offered Voicemale an opportunity to sing in an acoustically ideal environment as they head towards the 2015 NZCF Big Sing Finale…

Conductor and choirmaster David Squire said that the producers of Praise Be had been looking forward to recording Voicemale for some time, having been impressed with the choir’s success at the NZCF Big Sing Festival over recent years. The performance also offered Voicemale an opportunity to sing in an acoustically ideal environment as they head towards the 2015 NZCF Big Sing Finale in August, one of only 24 choirs from the 280 that entered from throughout New Zealand.

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Fans of TV hospital drama Grey’s Anatomy saddened by the departure of Dr Derek “McDreamy” Shepherd, may be heartened to learn that the part, played by Patrick Dempsey, will be replaced by Hollywood-based Hollywood actor Westlaker Martin Henderson during a Kiwi actor and Westlaker, Martin visit to school in 2010. Photo courtesy of Ben Watson / Henderson.

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Martin started his acting career when he was a student at Westlake, from 1988 to 1992, before landing his breakthrough role as Stuart Neilson in “Shortland Street”. After ‘Shortie’ Henderson moved to Australia, earning roles in Echo Point, Home and Away, and Sweat, where he met and later mentored a young Heath Ledger. In 1999 he was nominated for an AFI Award for his supporting role in the Aussie film Kick.

Martin’s early success spurred him into moving to New York to study acting and theatre, and eventually to L.A. He has since enjoyed a string of roles in film and TV, including male lead in Bollywood musical Bride and Prejudice, and has starred alongside illustrious leading ladies such as Naomi Watts, Cate Blanchett and Charlize Theron.

In 2010 Henderson played a disenchanted doctor in Off the Map, a TV medical drama about doctors working in a clinic in a South American jungle, produced by the creator of Grey’s Anatomy. He recently starred in TV drama Secrets and Lies and is set to appear in the disaster thriller movie, Everest, soon to be released.

Martin was a popular visitor at Westlake Boys in 2010, when he returned to speak to media students about his career. Maths teacher and rugby coach, Tony Vinicombe, remembers him as a decent 4A rugby team flanker winning the championship in 1990 and 1991.

Details of Martin’s character in the 12th season of Grey’s Anatomy are yet to be revealed, but it is thought he will fill the gap left by Dempsey, playing a new doctor at the hospital. Watch out for the return of the series later this year.

Education: Westlake Boys High School

ASSASSINS Take The Stage What: “Assassins” by Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman When: Tuesday 21 July till Friday 24 July 2015, 7.30pm (doors open at 6.30pm) Where: Westlake Boys Auditorium Tickets: available now via iTicket – Adults $20; Students/Seniors $15; Family $50 In Stephen Sondheim’s 85th birthday year, Westlake Boys’ and Westlake Girls’ High Schools present Sondheim’s 1991 musical drama “Assassins”, which explores the underbelly of American political culture. The show will be staged on Tuesday 21st till Friday 24th July, 7.30pm in the Westlake Boys’ Auditorium.

In much the same way that Arthur Miller’s play “Death of a Salesman” confronted the hypocrisy of the ‘American Dream’, Sondheim & Weidman’s musical drama explores the notion of what it is to be an ‘American Patriot’ during exacting times.

“Assassins” invites us to explore a number of attempted and successful Presidential assassinations, from John Wilkes Booth shooting Abraham Lincoln

(150 years ago this year) to Lee Harvey Oswald’s infamous act in 1963, against John F. Kennedy. In each instance we are asked to consider what drove nine would-be assassins, both men and women, to attempt to assassinate a President.

Stephen Sondheim is regarded as one of America’s pre-eminent dramatists, often discussed in the same breath as Arthur Miller and Eugene O’Neill, and is arguably the most important writer of musical theatre. Sondheim’s other musicals include “Sweeney Todd” (filmed with Johnny Depp), “Into The Woods” (again filmed recently with Meryl Streep), “Passion”, “Company”, “Follies” and the Pulitzer Prize winning “Sunday in the Park with George”. Sondheim also wrote the lyrics for “West Side Story”.

The production features several key parts played by senior drama students from both Westlake Boys and Westlake Girls High Schools.

Please note that due to the challenging themes and strong language in “Assassins” parental discretion is advised, and the material is not suitable for children under 14.

UPCOMING EVENTS – JULY 2015 Friday 3rd July – Westlakers Recent Leavers Reunion, WBHS Staffroom, 6.30pm Friday 3rd July – Last day of Term Two Monday 6th July – Monday 20th July – TERM BREAK Monday 13th July – Westlakers London Reunion, The Admiralty, Trafalgar Square, 6.00pm onwards Monday 20th July – First day of Term Three Tues 21st – Fri 24th July – ASSASSINS – WBHS and WGHS School Production. Tickets online at iTicket Thurs 30th July – 2016 Open Evening – For all prospective 2016 students and parents Friday 31st July – Grandparents Day – school tour, assembly and morning tea For further information on any event please visit the school website at www.westlake.school.nz

Friday 1 May Proms Concert

The 2015 Westlakers UK Reunion will be held at the The Admiralty in Trafalgar Square on Monday 13th July. For more information on this and other Westlaker events go to the Westlakers Facebook page or contact info@westlakers.co.nz

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Education: Westlake Girls High School

Westlake Girls Overall Winners of Model United Nations Assembly Westlake students came away from this year’s Model United Nations Assembly competition as the overall winners for the third year running.

This long-standing and hotly contested competition was again held at Auckland Girls’ Grammar School and attracted a field of 88 teams from over thirty schools across the upper North Island. MUNA delegates represent the 193 current members of the United Nations that hold voting rights; and they research complex, current world issues which they then debate, at pace, in the form of six remits. This year Westlake Girls entered three Delegate teams: Qatar, Italy and Zimbabwe and a Press team who all attended the event wearing costumes representative of their allocated country. The students were well prepared to do some very creative lobbying amongst the hustle and bustle of other delegates in attendance and made several wellthought through calls for ‘right of reply’.

The world of MUNA is an interesting place as students hold emergency Security Council meetings; emergency impromptu debates; and multiple Bloc meetings. In the space of two minutes students had to succinctly and vigorously argue their remit and answer impromptu questions from the floor. Later in the day, the caucus also voted on who they would prefer as the next Secretary General when Ban Ki-Moon steps down from office next year. Helen Clark was voted the favourite front-runner for the position from a list of three capable women touted as being next in line for the job.

After two days of intense debate, abstentions, voting, adjournments and binding resolutions Westlake’s Team Zimbabwe: Estella Arabi, Cecilia Lao and Anisha Palanivelu Viswanathan came away as the overall winners for 2015. Our

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Anisha Palanivelu Viswanathan, Estella Arabi and Cecilia Lao.

thanks go to Anne and John Scott who contributed items for the students to wear and advice on Zimbabwe’s government and culture; Linda Clack who gave us much encouragement in our preparation; and to the Social Science teachers who unfailingly supported the students over the weeks of in-depth research, practice and the final two-day event.

Pearl Si, Jolene Zhou, Jasmin Soedjasa, Priya Neupane, Ha Jung Lim

Intergenerational Dialogue Forum

Planting for Health at North Shore Hospital

Recently, five Westlake students attended the Takapuna-Devonport Intergenerational Dialogue Forum as the voice of youth. Issues discussed included Auckland’s housing shortage, the cost of living, why we should vote at all, Auckland’s transport systems and whether or not New Zealand should continue to be in the Commonwealth Games. Connectivity between youth and older citizens and the adequacy of mental health support also came into question. Westlake Girls High School representatives had the opportunity to not only realise real world issues, but to find SMART (Sensible, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time bound) solutions.

By pinpointing exactly what the major concerns were, the five Westlake students collectively worked to devise resolutions to resolve needs on behalf of a range of groups. Some solutions for connectivity, mental health support and transport systems included buddy-systems between the younger and older generations and a “Share a Lift” app to control a carpooling system with those in your neighbourhood. Solutions are merely ideas for the moment, but can no doubt be readily implemented in local schools and small neighbourhood groups.

Westlake’s Envirogroup of 40 Students were looking for a community garden project when they decided to take over the maintenance of a free vegetable garden at North Shore Hospital which was set up for diabetes patients to encourage healthy eating. The group planted its first crop in the rain during the last school holidays.

“We planted spinach, silverbeet, herbs and flowers. We’ll have a seasonal refresh and plant new vegetables every season,” said Jasmin Soedjasa. The group hopes that this garden will bring about lifestyle changes among the patients with new generations recognising the importance of the environment. Their work has impressed Enviroschools facilitator Bridget Glasgow who acknowledges that they are doing a “fantastic job”. Students from the group are rostered on so that the garden can be maintained regularly. Year 13 students Pearl Si and Jasmin Soedjasa hope that this will be a long term project with younger members of the group continuing to look after the garden once they leave Westlake, and they also want to bring the lessons they have learnt over the past years into life after school. Pearl wants to be a fashion designer, focusing on sutainable fashion, and Jasmin wants to be an environmental architect.

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Education: Westlake Girls High School

2015 Chinese Cultural Showcase Chinese cultural performances attracted a large audience at the 2015 Westlake Chinese Night held recently at the Westlake Boys High School.

Traditional fan dancing morphed into a variety of dance groups to bands, vocalists, covering both traditional and contemporary genres by students from both Westlake High Schools.

Performers had spent months preparing for their items, supported by leaders from Westlakes’ Chinese Committee. Guest performers and professional dance crew APC and InStance movement added to the success of the event, concluding the night with an impressive routine. Other notable features included a dance competition featuring members of the audience, Chinese refreshments during intermission and a raffle for a 2m teddy bear and an iPad. Westlakes’ Chinese Committee, ably led by co-chairs Vanessa Tang and Leon Le, is grateful for the support of both Heads of Westlake Boys and Girls High School, performers, sponsors, teachers from both schools and, of course, the audience themselves.

…features included a dance competition featuring members of the audience, Chinese refreshments during intermission and a raffle for a 2m teddy bear and an iPad.

Traditional Korean Fan Dance.

2015 Korean cultural showcase Westlake's 2015 Korean Night was held in May, featuring 100 students performing a range of Korean cultural items. The variety of items was broad and colourful, from traditional fan dancing and martial arts to contemporary K POP dancing. 12 acts performed to over 1500 people. Raffle prizes were given away including an iPad, vouchers and even a 10kg sack of rice! Students thoroughly enjoyed showcasing Korean Culture to the Westlake community and demonstrated personal talents and the pride they have for Korean culture.

Students thoroughly enjoyed showcasing Korean Culture to the Westlake community.

Chinese evening performance.

Dance troup take the stage on Chinese Cultural Evening.

Cantare following receipt of their regional awards.

Four choirs compete at Big Sing regional competition 180 singers from Choralation, Cantare, Nota Bella and En Masse participated in Auckland’s regional NZCF Big Sing competition from 9th – 11th June.

Westlake High Schools’ Choralation was not entered as competitive this year, having won NZ’s top Big Sing Cantare in performance mode.

Platinum Award five out of the past six years. Cantare shone on the night, being awarded Highly Commended, the Commendable Presentation of a Classical Composition Trophy and selected to compete in Wellington from 13th – 15th August at the National Finale, alongside New Zealand’s top 23 secondary school choirs.

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Education: Long Bay College

Students give back Every year Long Bay College holds four mufti days. The student council organises two of these, collectively deciding on a theme and what will be done with the money.

Last year the student council decided to donate the money raised to the St. John youth programme and Type 1 Diabetes Youth. The mufti days were highly successful, collecting a total of $4000, a reflection on the incredible generosity of the students.

Year 11 student Tessa James recently presented a $2000 cheque to Type 1 Diabetes Youth. “Having been a Type 1 Diabetic since the age of 6, I was truly honoured and humbled to be able to give something to the organisation which has given me so much over the past 9 years,” says Tessa.

Type 1 Diabetes Youth relies solely on fundraising and the money Long Bay College raised will significantly subsidise camps run by the organisation to help teach those with type 1 diabetes how to live a balanced life.

Setting sail on the Spirit of Adventure For more than 40 years, over 50,000 youths have had the privilege of experiencing the Spirit of New Zealand.

This year, ten Long Bay College students had the honour of adding their name to that list.

They spent five days on Voyage 691B sailing around the Hauraki Gulf learning valuable skills like leadership, independence, time management and community spirit. They also made friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.

After a quick but very cold swim in the ocean each morning, the students sailed the vessel and learnt how the ship works. They also had to clean and prepare meals, as well as compete in challenges against Marlborough Boys College, Wellington Girls College and St Andrews College of Christchurch. Long Bay College finished just 2 points behind the trophy winner.

The experience gained and lessons learnt on this adventure will stay with these students long after their time on the ship is over.

Sporting successes Daniel Monckton (Year 11) has been selected into the New Zealand Secondary School Orienteering team. He will represent New Zealand at the Southern Cross Challenge against Australia.

Ella de Jong-Gordon, Frankie Myers and Krista Barnaby have been selected for the New Zealand Youth Girls Water Polo team (born 1999) travelling to Brisbane in July.

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In Taekwondo Anais Wallace (Year 10) won Gold medal in the Junior Female U63 Grade 3-5 Division at the NZUTA National competition.

Alex Tetlow (Year 12) competed at the Southland Festival of Dance winning Gold in Adult and Youth Latin, U21 Waltz and Samba and Adult Ballroom Dancing.

At the recent Auckland Secondary Schools Relay Team Championships the Junior Boys Team of Alex Monckton, Euan Pike and Liam Watkins Starrs (Year 9) won Gold.

Azaria Court and Britney Picard have been selected for the New Zealand Under 15 Girls Water Polo Team (born 2000) travelling to Sydney in July.

Anisha Venter (Year 12) has been selected to play in the North Harbour U17 Representative Netball Squad.

Brandon Matthew has been selected for the New Zealand U15 Boys’ Water Polo team (born 2000) travelling to Sydney in July.

Byron Buys (Year 11) and Oli Peterson (Year 13) have been selected for the North Harbour Men’s U18 “Association” Squad.

At the Australian Gymsports Championship in Melbourne Madeleine Houston (Year 10) won a gold medal in the U15 Women’s Synchronised Trampoline and a silver in the Individual U15 Women’s event. Bonnie Davis (Year 13) won a silver in the 17+ individual women’s event and came 4th in the 17+ Synchronised Event.

Erin Beattie (Year 12) and Amy Richardson (Year 13) have been selected for the North Harbour U18 Women’s “Association” Squad.

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Charne Du Plessis (Year 10) and Brittany Allison-Carnie (Year 10) have been selected into the North Harbour U15 Netball Squad.

Top of the class for music teachers Two former students from Long Bay College are gaining international recognition in the music world.

Kent Isomura, aged 23, has been accepted as the piano fellowship of the Heifetz International Music Institute in America. The programme provides a unique opportunity for young artists of exceptional talent Kent Isomura.

Ryan Youens. to spend a Northern Hemisphere summer studying with some of the world’s most renowned chamber musicians.

A former student of Long Bay College, Kent is still involved in the College’s music programme and tutors piano as part of the itinerant music programme. Kent has just completed his Master of Music in Piano Performance under Stephen De Pledge at the University of Auckland School of Music. He was chosen as one of four pianists at the Heifetz International Music Institute from many applicants around the world.

Success is music to his ears for another former student from Long Bay College, and current teacher at the school.

Ryan Youens has been professionally composing, arranging and preparing music for almost ten years. He has recently been orchestrating a film score by Wellington composer Rhian Sheehan for a new feature length documentary-drama premiering at the NZ International Film Festival.

Ryan is also writing new arrangements for NZ artists Mark Vanilau, Lavina Williams and the Auckland Gospel Choir to perform with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra in a few weeks. He recently prepared new Victoria Kelly string arrangements for members of the Australia Chamber Orchestra to perform as part of Neil Finn’s acoustic concerts in Australia.

Ryan teaches classroom music at Long Bay College, majoring in composition for senior music students. He also takes the school’s Chamber Orchestra and string development programme.

OPEN EVENING and ENROLMENT INFORMATION Prospective students and their families are invited to attend the Long Bay College Open Evening on

Wednesday 29th July 2015 Classrooms will be open from 4.30pm-6.30pm.

The Open Evening will include student-hosted school tours, sport and music performances.

There will be two information presentations at 5.30pm and 6.30pm by the Principal and student leaders about why Long Bay College is considered such an exceptional and modern school.

Shakespeare success for Long Bay College students A surrealistic exploration into Orphelia’s mental state has seen two students from Long Bay College win a number of awards for their excerpt from Hamlet at the University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival in Wellington.

The Festival is an annual event that involves more than half the secondary schools in the country. During the regional competitions, students engage with Shakespeare's plays by performing 5-minute and 15-minute excerpts from them with schools in their area. Schools from each region are then selected to go on to participate in the National Festival.

Amy Willemse and Katie Smith from Long Bay College competed against almost 50 other schools to win the award for Most Imaginative and Innovative Production, as well as the Outstanding Student Directed Music/Song Award.

“This was a fabulous experience for Amy and Katie,” says Russell Brooke, Principal, Long Bay College. “These two Year 13 students have worked incredibly hard and truly deserve the awards they received.”

The school was praised by Globe Theatre founding education director Patrick Spottiswoode for remaining true to the text of Hamlet and exploring Orphelia in a very real way that gave more insight into her character, Mr Brooke said.

For Katie Smith, it was a great honour to perform at the St James Theatre in Wellington.

“Performing in such a beautiful and large venue is so extremely rare for secondary school students and we were both ecstatic after completing the performance and hearing the energetic and enthusiastic crowd. These awards made the experience incredible, and we flew home inspired and very happy.”

School tours will be held on Monday 3rd August, Wednesday 5th August and Friday 7th August from 9am-10am.

Please phone or email the College office to book your place.

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Education: Takapuna Grammar

Racing in Paradise Most of us book flights to Fiji for a relaxing vacation, but Takapuna Grammar student Katherine Badham had other plans. The triathlete competed in the Fiji Oceania Continental Cup race. This was Katherine’s first time racing in an Open Elite triathlon event but Katherine Badham at Oceanic Continental Sprint Cup 6. she didn’t disappoint, coming a solid 3rd place, less than two minutes behind the 2014 Nanjing Youth Olympic Champion, Brittany Dutton. This triathlon has a 750 m swim, 20 km bike and 5 km run.

“The hardest part was definitely dealing with the heat. Coming from 16 degrees in New Zealand and going to 30+ degrees in Fiji made the run really hard.” But this was just a warm-up for the 16 year old, before she travels to Japan. She will race in the Japanese Under 19 championships and the Osaka Asian Continental Cup, another Open Elite race.

Katherine says that even though it can be overwhelming to compete internationally, the experience is amazing. The secret to her motivation is goalsetting, “I keep myself going by making little goals and ticking them off as I go.”

All this elite racing is preparing Katherine for the Under 19 Elite World Championships which will be held in Chicago, in September. Until then she will train hard for the chance to place on the podium.

By Julia Giurgiu – Year 11 student journalist

Hannah Williams.

Off to the Sanyo Cup in Japan Takapuna Grammar’s own surf lifesaving legend, Hannah Williams, Year 12, has been selected to represent New Zealand at the 2015 Sanyo Cup in Miyazaki, Japan. She’ll be competing in July in a two day open event with a team consisting of four boys and four girls from across the country.

“We’ll be competing in a variety of events, which haven’t been confirmed yet,” Hannah said.

She has been involved with surf lifesaving since the tender age of four and is part of the Piha Surf Lifesaving Club, training 12-15 time per week on a regular basis.

Hannah said, "I'm pretty excited to get over there and show the older guys what I've got. It's going to be an awesome experience and it'll give me the chance to race some of the best athletes in the world and learn from them." Hannah will be up against the world’s top Ironwomen, including Liz Pluimers, winner of the Kellogg's Nutri -Grain series, held earlier this year.

By Lily McDonald, Year 13 student journalist

Totally in synch Takapuna Grammar School’s Elite Sports Institute members, Katie and Luci McDougall have continued on their winning path in their chosen sport of Synchronized Swimming.

The girls train many hours a week to perfect their routines in the water while also completing their school work and recently all that hard work paid off at the North Island Synchronized Swimming Champs held in Tauranga.

TGS Enterprise in Action.

Highly skilled at enterprise TGS Katie and Luci McDougall.

Both girls are members of the North Harbour Synchronized Swimming Club and together they won the North Islands Junior Duet Competition as well as their Free Combination Team winning overall 1st place in the North Islands Combo event.

Individually Katie placed 2nd in Junior Figures North Islands Competition, 1st in Senior Tech North Islands Solo and 1st in Junior North Islands Solo.

Luci placed 2nd in 13/14/15 Figures Competition, 2nd in Secondary School Solo competition (representing Takapuna Grammar), 1st in 13/14/15 North Islands Solo and her team took overall 1st place in the 13/14/15 North Islands Team routine.

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Six TGS students were among the 80 students chosen nationwide to participate in Enterprise in Action run by the Young Enterprise Trust at Massey University’s Albany campus in mid-June. Alice Kim, Xiao Jiang, Rebekah Alvey, Caleb Fotheringham, Hayley Smith, and Samantha Mottram, all in Year 13, participated in the Global Enterprise Challenge, and the FedEx Junior Achievement International Challenge.

The 2015 FedEx International Challenge was to develop a market entry strategy to export an oil-based product to Saudi Arabia. Business ideas ranged from fertiliser enhancer, to beauty products. Alice Kim was a member of the winning team and is one of the 20 finalists to be considered to represent New Zealand in the FedEx International Challenge of the Asia-Pacific region. The event was a rewarding experience for all students, allowing them to apply the skills they learnt in class in a practical situation, and each received a scholarship to Massey University Business School.

Education: Rosmini College

Rosmini College Intermediate Sevens Rugby Team: Auckland Champions On Wednesday, 13th May Rosmini College’s A and B Intermediate Sevens teams took part in an Auckland Blues 7s tournament held at Mairangi Bay’s Windsor Park. Sixteen teams took part in this tournament and Rosmini’s pool consisted of teams from Northcote, Mahurangi and Glenfield. Rosmini’s B team had a challenging tournament and they only won one game.

This team was made up of predominantly Year 7s, and Rosmini’s Junior Sports Coordinator, Mr Darren Sexton, says, “It was a great experience and it will put them in good stead for next year playing as Year 8s.” On the other hand, Rosmini’s A team dominated the competition “due to having the majority of the ball procession, quick accurate passing and fancy footwork and the boys made short work of their first three games, finishing top of their pool.” They then defeated Whangaparaoa in the semi-final, without conceding a try, making the final. The final against Northcross was tightly contested and, for the first time in the tournament, Northcross managed to cross Rosmini’s line. The Rosmini side showed “great resilience, composure and determination” which resulted in some excellent match-winning tries. Every player in the team – Allen Dela Cruz, Cameron Howell, Taine Murray, Keano Kini, Ethan Hardy, Levi Wilson, Rory Taylor, Ned Barry, Duke Larsen and Cameron Holloway – received a winner’s prize pack and free tickets to the Blues vs Hurricanes Match.

The team went on to represent North Harbour in an Auckland 7s Finals tournament held on Saturday, 23rd May at Mt Roskill’s Fearon Park. The Rosmini team consisted of Allen Dela Cruz, Cameron Howell, Taine Murray, Keano Kini, Ethan Hardy, Levi Wilson, Rory Taylor, Ned Barry, Duke Larsen and Sam Charleton-Maunder.

The tournament was made up of the winners from greater Auckland area – Kamo, Henderson, Papatoetoe and Rosmini. The format for the competition was a Round Robin in which everyone played each other, and the top two teams advanced to the final which was held at Eden Park. The final was the curtain raiser for the Blues vs Hurricanes game. Rosmini’s Junior Sports Coordinator, Mr Darren Sexton says, “The

weather conditions made it very difficult for all the teams involved. Rosmini decided it was too late to change their game plan of a wide expansive pattern.

They did well to keep away from contact as much as they could.

Rosmini's A 7s Team.

If things got tight, they kicked and chased to try to gain field position and pressure the opposition’s attempt to attack.” Rosmini’s game plan was executed well and they beat Kamo 30 – 5, Henderson 15 – 5 and Papatoetoe 20 – 5. Darren adds, “Another key to Rosmini’s success was their structured, pressured blitz defence. The opposition had little time and space, minimising their options and forcing mistakes. Rosmini also did well by capitalising on these mistakes and turning them into points.” The final between Henderson and Rosmini was held at Eden Park at 6:30pm. Rosmini got off to a great start and scored two quick tries. Keano Kini showed real talent by beating many players to run half the field and score in the corner. Henderson was very well organised and disciplined in their approach, and they managed to level the score 15 – 15 with seconds remaining in the game. However, Rosmini took the title, having beaten Henderson in the Round Robin and scoring the first try in the final. Darren concludes, “It was an amazing occasion for both teams and all the people involved.”

As a fitting finale to the day all the boys who played in the tournament got to watch the Blues vs Hurricanes game.

Old Boy Artist World Champions in Rosmini College Old Boy, Matt Payne (1993 – 1999), has been commissioned by the school to do a painting for them.

Matt Payne and his painting.

He says, “The Headmaster of Rosmini College, Nixon Cooper, contacted me about doing a painting for the school. We discussed what would be appropriate and then I went and took photos of the Takapuna Reef.” Matt says he enjoyed doing the painting as, “I don’t often paint this type of picture,” and he adds the highlights “were firstly going and getting the images and spending time around the rocks in Takapuna.” Matt has a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation (AUT) and a Diploma of Fine Art (Whitecliffe).

He has been a full time artist for a number of years and he has his own website – www.mattpayne. co.nz. Matt describes his art as “an expression of my love for my home. It is influenced by the beaches and the farmlands and the bushes of New Zealand. I love spending time outdoors and my paintings are an extension of that. I attempt to capture the feeling of the place in painting.” Recalling his time at Rosmini College, Matt says, “I remember clearly the art room and the painting processes; they were, unsurprisingly, some of my favourite periods at school. I also have cherished memories of the P.E. periods and playing sports on the top field.” Matt also “played waterpolo since I was 10 years old at Rosmini and went on to represent North Harbour and New Zealand.”

French and Samoan The 2015 Language Perfect World Championships were held from Monday, 18th May – Thursday, 28th May. All Rosmini College French students from Year 9 through to Year 13 took part in this competition and they achieved a total of 330,544 points. This outstanding result meant that Rosmini College is the 1st in the world for French and 24th in the world for all languages combined. Year 11 student, Sekuini Tanimo (15) of Beachhaven was once again, for the third time in a row, the World Champion in Samoan. Sekuini scored an incredible 7,255 points, which is his highest score ever. Language Perfect is a popular online language learning resource used by more than 1,000 schools around the world. The Championships involved over 1,000 schools and 300,000 students from around the world competing against each other to learn vocabulary online, earn points and gain awards. This year Language Perfect donated $1 to disaster relief in Nepal for every student that achieved a Gold or an Elite award (which is 3,000 points or more). Rosmini College’s HOD of French, Mr Eric Elgoyhen says, “The boys spent 3103 hours on Language Perfect and they answered 941740 questions in those 10 days. They earned 102 certificates, 8 of which are Elite, placing them in the top 0.25% of all the competitors, 46 Gold, 19 Silver, 23 Bronze and 6 Credits.” The eight students

who received Elite awards were – Year 10, Aaron Cleary (14) of Mairangi Bay, Year 10, Thomas Baker (14) of Silverdale, Year 9, Dominic Pranjoto (13) of Northcote, Year 10, Ermelo Carlos (14) of Henderson, Year 11, Thomas Clarkson (15) of Birkenhead Point, Year 10, Hank Trenton (15) of Devonport, Year 9, Reimar Cruz (13) of Bayview and Year 12, Patrick Pabustan (17) of Bayview. Mr Elgoyhen enthusiastically adds, “The boys did great, especially as they were our standard bearer in front of the world and they made us proud. They beat schools that had 4, 5 or even 10 times the number of students. It is awesome!!” Sue Pommarède, the President of the NZAFT (The New Zealand Association of French Teachers), says, “The win for Rosmini College has earned them a complimentary entry ticket for one French Teacher at the school to attend the Education Perfect World Series Opening Ceremony on Saturday, 16th April 2016 in Dunedin, where their achievements will be officially recognised as a top school in the competition and they will be part of the official proceedings for the evening. What a proud moment for NZAFT!!”

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Northside with Mayor Len Brown

Darby at Council

Doors Opened for Shore Companies Anzac Square concept.

Development Auckland and the potential of Takapuna

Mayor Len Brown.

Chris Darby.

Council is in the midst of establishing Development Auckland, an urban regeneration agency mandated to improve urban living in the city and address the pressing challenges arising from Auckland’s rapid growth. Quality public space, infrastructure, and housing supply are all on its agenda.

Development Auckland will be formed through a merger of Waterfront Auckland and Auckland Council Properties Limited (ACPL), two of our existing Council-Controlled Organisations. I’ve long advocated for this combination, which in essence is a marriage between the creativity and exceptional design focus of Waterfront Auckland, and the scale of investment and substantial property portfolio management experience offered by ACPL. Waterfront Auckland’s responsibility has been firmly anchored around the Wynyard Quarter, and it has delivered some amazing results.

I can’t wait for this kind of attention to be applied across the city, and to Takapuna in particular. There are key development opportunities in Takapuna just waiting to be unlocked.

We know Takapuna is a growth area, and a metropolitan centre supporting the city-centre on the isthmus. Local Board work with substantial community input has highlighted the opportunities, and this is reflected most recently in the Takapuna Centre Plan. The local work so far has shown the possibilities, and done right Development Auckland can deliver them.

The Anzac Quarter redevelopment is one of those opportunities, and I’m working to ensure that it gets the highest consideration possible by Development Auckland.

It’s a tragedy that such an optimal site has languished solely as a carpark for some 50 years. The location is ripe for regeneration – with the right input the Anzac Quarter can become a mixed-use open space that galvanises central Takapuna. We have one of the best urban beaches in the world, and a redeveloped Anzac Quarter will provide public space physically and visually connected to the beach through Hurstmere Green.

The gasometer site on the corner of Auburn, Huron and Northcroft Streets is another long-neglected site which Development Auckland could breathe life into. I’d like to see the site’s significant redevelopment potential for quality retail, office and residential use realised – the scale and expertise offered by Development Auckland may be the winning combination which gets a great deal for Takapuna on the table.

Opportunities here have stalled before, but as the benefits of an Anzac Quarter redevelopment are realised, the case for developing this site will only get more compelling.

Watch this space, as Development Auckland‘s early location analysis is shaping up now – I’ll do what I can to see that Takapuna is afforded the attention that its potential warrants.

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Two North Shore companies, as well as many others, are set to greatly benefit from their participation in the business delegation I led to Los Angeles as part of the 2015 Tripartite Economic Alliance summit.

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Designed to boost Auckland’s economy with investment and job creation, the delegation helped the businesses taking part to think critically about what they could do differently to be even more successful in Auckland and overseas markets.

And they are buzzing about the exciting opportunities that will result.

Albany based iCOS LIVE and Takapuna’s Everedge IP both say the trip was well worth the investment because they would not have been able to arrange the sort of programme or access to key people on their own. iCOS LIVE online transport and logistics management offers real time track and trace from order through to dispatch to proof of delivery. Owner and founder Kathy Ross was part of the delegation and says that while her company had been gaining traction in the Australian market it was still relatively small and expanding farther afield felt daunting. That changed dramatically when she accepted my invitation to come to LA she says and as a direct result iCOS LIVE now has the confidence and some real opportunities to expand into new markets. Kathy had only been back in Auckland hours when she received two invitations from Los Angeles-based businesses to discuss iCOS LIVE and business opportunities.

It’s the same with Everedge IP, one of the world’s leading intellectual property strategy and technology commercialisation firms providing specialist resources, insightful advice and management expertise. The company is now seriously considering establishing a US head office in LA. Others who took part are also very pleased with the doors opened because of the delegation.

Screen Auckland has identified potential production opportunities that could be worth up to tens of millions to the Auckland economy in the long term.

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is going to trial water meters by south Auckland company Digital Water and another local company, Astrolab (a high-tech business incubator) is going to partner with an LA business incubator which will lead to expansion in the States.

During the summit I held a number of meetings with the Mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti and the Mayor of Guangzhou, Jianhua Chen and we signed a memorandum of understanding between our port companies that will result in greater sharing of best practice and logistics information.

All in all, the summit was a huge success. It has increased our trade and economic relations and created export opportunities for the participating businesses. It has enabled us to share knowledge in crucial areas like transport and it will boost Auckland’s economy with investment job creation for years to come.

Auckland and I will host the second high-level summit next year and strong business delegations will come from Guangzhou and Los Angeles – definitely something for North Shore businesses and others around this great city to get excited about.

Len Brown, Mayor of Auckland

Education: Tim Oughton, Kristin School

Auckland Council with George Wood 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.

Kristin School's Executive Principal, Tim Oughton, looks at the impact of technology on the lives of students and how education is adapting to meet their learning needs.

Weeds, weeds and more weeds

Technology and Education

Tim Oughton.

A recent newspaper article heading caught my attention; “Today's school kids have cellphones and value family time, children’s census says”. I have never believed the two were mutually exclusive, and so I read on.

The article went on to outline the most recent findings of the CensusAtSchool project. For some time now, the University of Auckland, Statistics New Zealand and the Ministry of Education have supported this initiative to gather data on a range of behaviours, attitudes and values of school students from Years 5 to Year 13. Over 18,000 students from 391 schools around New Zealand were involved in this year’s survey.

The survey revealed some interesting trends, including: • a decrease in the average number of text messages sent by individuals.

• a significant increase in the number of social media sites individuals were connected to – more that 50% were members of at least five.

• Facebook is clearly the most popular social media site with over 80% of secondary students connected.

• 50% of primary students and 90% of secondary students have a mobile phone.

• 83.2% of primary students and 92.6 % of secondary students use the internet.

The rise of technology in education has progressed rapidly in recent years. Many schools allow students to bring their own devices to connect to the school’s network. All schools have rules and regulations around safe and appropriate use of the internet; a considerable amount of teaching and trust is involved because as soon as students are connected there is always an element of risk. My experience in a range of schools has been that the higher the level of trust and expectations regarding information technology, the fewer the number of issues.

Reassuring to me was the study’s conclusion that the rise of technology has not reduced the amount of important family time, with the majority of students saying they ate dinner at the family table in the evenings. My view is that this time should be as sacrosanct as possible - family discussion around the dinner table about what went well during the school and work day is a great tonic.

Just what is the future of technology in education? As teachers, this is something we are constantly required to think about. By its very nature, technology changes at a rapid pace and making it accessible to students, teachers and other stakeholders is an ongoing challenge. I believe the future is not going to be about what device to use in education (iPad, tablet, laptop, wearable devices such as Google Glass), but about access – anywhere anytime learning and collaboration, both locally and globally. Teaching and learning will become increasingly more social; schools of the future could have a traditional cohort of students, as well as online-only students who live throughout New Zealand or even in other parts of the world.

There is no doubt the future of technology in education is in the Cloud.

Schools will need one critical dimension to enable better teaching and learning – a fast, robust internet connection. They will not need installed software, servers or local file storage. I don’t know what the new popular device will be in the future; I do know, however that schools will need the Cloud and will have to future-proof their infrastructure in the best way they can.

There is no doubt that Auckland has one of the best climates for weeds to flourish and grow. Auckland Council has been working tirelessly to gain some level of control but there seems to be no end to the problems that weeds hold on our environment. It is interesting to read some publications that claim that Auckland, with well over 100 species of weeds, is one of the weediest cities in the world.

In 2013 the Council adopted a weed management policy with eight nonpriorities objectives. Since that time our officers have been working away to implement the actions stemming from the policy and to date 26 out of 32 action points have been implemented. North Shore communities tackled the weed problems from many fronts and our methods out in the road reserves along the roads and footpaths seemed to work reasonably well.

I have done a quick tally up of what Auckland Council is spending on weed control. Total spend amounts to a figure of $14 million which is certainly not inconsiderable. It is therefore timely that we take a good stocktake and actually ascertain if the methods being used and the results are good value for money.

Council has set up a Governance groups to oversee the way the problem is addressed and a Best Practice Reference Group of professional advisers.

Councillors and local board members have therefore that they be given more information on what impacts the current control methods are achieving.

Weed control is not a matter of spraying heaps of chemicals and hoping that the problem with go away. People on the North Shore do a great job of keeping their own properties free of weeds and also the road berm outside on the street.

Some years ago, when I was mayor, I recall meeting with Ms Jenny Christianson, the founder of the Kaipatiki Restoration Project. This project was the forerunner to the Kaipatiki Project and fifteen years ago Jenny set about making the areas around the Lower Kaipatiki Stream in Glenfield weed free.

Her approach was to remove the weeds from the bush, including non-native trees. Jenny was very successful. This always demonstrated to me that weeds in bush areas can be controlled by simply pulling them out and removing them from the area.

In West Auckland the Waitakere Ranges Local Board has decided to make a determined effort to make their area weed free. In conjunction with the Royal Forest and Bird Society they have produced an excellent brochure illustrating all the weeds species that grow in their area. It is interesting that they have not included nutgrass, which is a prolific growing weed on the North Shore but not prevalent in West Auckland. I am hoping that in the future the North Shore local boards will be able to produce a similar brochure.

You can email me at: george.wood@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

Opening of a new dentist premises in Forrest Hill Myra and I were privileged to recently attend the official opening of Bays Dentist’s new premises on Forrest Hill Road (see photo below). This dental practice was operated for the last 14 years by Dr Young Kim along opposite the Pupuke Golf Club. He has been my dentist for a number of years.

Dr Young has now brought his daughter Dr Inah Mundy into the practice. Inah is a ‘Shore Girl’ having attended Browns Bay Primary, Murrays Bay Intermediate and Rangitoto College before training in dentistry at Otago University. She is married to Dr Lance Mundy also a dentist.

It is always great to see young people taking on business ventures. I wish Inah and her Dad all the best in this new practice.

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Accountancy: with Aaron Wallace, Bellingham Wallace

Succession Alert: -

“Sometimes the Truth Hurts” Succession has featured in the business owners’ and advisors’ vocabulary for close to five years. Aaron Wallace looks at where we’ve been, what we’re facing, and what we can likely expect.

Perhaps I should start off saying this article may be slightly controversial and ruffle some feathers. I make no apologies; it’s time for some of us to stand up, be counted and take some positive action. Many of the concepts attributed to succession are just good business practice. Sadly, much of this good business practice has been ignored. Searching for continued growth, creating a stronger cash flow, and finding new opportunities in a changing market place whilst protecting assets and developing an exit strategy are the fundamental building blocks to wealth creation. Why then have we been a nation of sleeping giants? Only a few of us have been truly entrepreneurial in these first four attributes and even fewer have addressed the exit strategy requirement. Where have our heads been?

1. No.8 fencing wire mentality –an immediate cost saving at the expense of a higher future capital gain due to a lack of trust, and thinking the needs can be serviced from within. We have been afraid to ask for help and prefer to struggle through on our own.

2. Nation full of ego – perhaps an unfair stab at the baby boomers? Because we’ve been running the business for 30 years, how can someone else know the industry, contacts and future better? Get over it. There’s more to succession than working IN the business when it comes to exiting it. Accounting, legal, brokering, and financing are services we must bring in.

3. Head in the sand attitude – a pure inability to act when we need to. Ignore it and it will go away. No way! Some of us are still working IN the business not ON it as this is where we feel most comfortable. The longer we leave it, the shorter the timetable to act when we have to, and the less chance for a positive handover.

4. Everyone’s an expert – one for the advisor. Read a few articles, attend a few seminars, realise how big the market is and low and behold we’re an expert. We need to search for that real expert.

5. The rules keep changing – yep, they always will; accept it. An exit strategy for one person will not necessarily work for another. The marketplace is different, the ability for buyers to raise funds isn’t what it used to be, and factors such as technology and sustainability are now fundamentally affecting business models.

Fall into any of these categories? - Possibly. Know anyone who does? – Probably.

Want to make a difference to your business and have a successful exit strategy? – Definitely! It will take a change in attitude, focus and require action to do so. That’s the truth, and yes, it hurts. We’re in a changing market place and perhaps one which many business owners haven’t experienced for a long time and for some, not at all.

The fact about succession is that many businesses have changed ownership over the

last five years but given the average age of the New Zealand business owner, many more should Aaron Wallace. have, or at the very least, taken more positive and noticeable steps so that they can exit when they choose, how they choose.

This may be one brief synopsis of the past, but as we know, we can’t change history. What is the current status quo?

1. A lack of quality businesses on the market – the good ones are getting snapped up prior to public brokering.

2. Differing viewpoints by tomorrow’s owner – Baby Boomer vs. Generation X. 3. Lack of equity in buyers – wealth not yet built.

4. Debt’s is cheaper, but lenders are still cautious – due to their lack of equity, buyers have leaned hard on the banks and depended on high debt servicing.

5. A deteriorating health of owners is forcing early sales – but the business isn’t ready to sell. Sad but true.

What can we take from these points? Exit price may be lower than vendors’ initial expectations and this has lead to a lower supply of quality businesses for third party sale, internal buyout, or even generational handover. What we do know is that at some stage these businesses need to transition ownership. Will we see a flood of opportunities for the buyer? Perhaps the balance of scales will tip and the buyer will hold the terms of power? If so, prices for both an external and internal sale may fall and for some, reality may mean a structured liquidation or sell down of assets. Only time will tell.

What should the future entail? In summary, a proactive shift in mindset towards how you do business with more progression in the direction of succession planning.

This includes a transfer of personal goodwill to the business. The business arena is changing as the labour market tightens, sustainability issues are becoming a part of everyday business and consumers’ spending patterns adjust as our ageing population takes over.

So there you have it, a synopsis and crystal ball gazing through one person’s eyes.

Maybe right, maybe wrong but one thing for sure, New Zealand business owners have been reluctant to address their succession strategy and current market conditions will require an alteration to any past plans not followed through. The rules of the game will continue to shift and owners should surround themselves with experts who can make a difference and keep you ahead of the game.

Are you ready for tomorrow? Email info@bellinghamwallace.co.nz for a copy of our preparing for succession checklist.

GET THE PREPARING FOR SUCCESSION CHECKLIST Freely available to North Shore business owners This guide contains a series of questions that will help you assess your ‘succession readiness’. We recommend that you complete this in consultation with a trusted advisor such as your accountant, lawyer or bank manager. You may wish to involve some of your trusted colleagues and certainly your fellow shareholders. To get your free copy email: info@bellinghamwallace.co.nz

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Legally Speaking with Schnauer and Co

Does your trust deed give you too much power?

Legally Speaking with Barbara Delaney, Schnauer & Co.

Barbara Delaney.

There has been a recent high profile relationship property case Clayton v Clayton in which the Court of Appeal has held that a power of the trust’s settlor to appoint and remove beneficiaries was “relationship property” for the purposes of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (the Act).

Mr and Mrs Clayton separated in 2006 after 17 years of marriage. The Clayton’s had built up a successful sawmilling and timber processing industry. The business assets were held through several trust and company structures.

When the Clayton’s separated Mrs Clayton argued that the various trust assets, including the assets of one of their trusts known as the Vaughan Road Property Trust (VRPT) were relationship property. Mrs Clayton had these assets valued at $28,000,000.00. Mr Clayton on the other hand valued the assets at considerably less.

The VRPT was settled during the marriage. Mr Clayton was the settlor and sole trustee of the trust. Mr and Mrs Clayton and their two children were “discretionary beneficiaries” and the children were the “final beneficiaries”. Generally speaking discretionary trusts give powers to appoint and remove beneficiaries to the trustees. The point of difference in the VRPT was that Mr Clayton was nominated in the trust deed as “the Principal Family Member”. In this capacity Mr Clayton had the power to appoint and remove any person as a discretionary beneficiary and appoint and remove trustees of the trust. The trust deed also gave wide powers to the trustees (being solely Mr Clayton in this case) allowing him to act even if there was a possibility of a conflict between the trustee’s interests and those of a trust beneficiary.

The Court of Appeal decided that in his role as “Principal Family Member”, unlike a trustee, Mr Clayton owed no fiduciary duties to anyone.

He could appoint the trust’s assets to himself without regard to the interests of anyone else. In the view of the Court of Appeal this meant that Mr Clayton had an absolute power to dispose of the trust’s assets and in doing so his legal and beneficial interests in the trust assets would merge and the trust would effectively be revoked. That is, Mr Clayton could act in an unrestrained manner, make himself the sole beneficiary and gift all the trust assets to himself. On this basis the Court of Appeal decided that such a power could be treated as “relationship property”. It therefore needed to be valued and the value (of “the power”) was assessed as being $28,000,000.00 (i.e the value of the assets in the VRPT).

The facts of this case were somewhat unusual. Mr Clayton held the power of appointment solely and was also the sole trustee of the trust.

Most discretionary family trusts will have more than one trustee and include an “independent” trustee and provide that beneficiaries can only be appointed/removed by the trustees (who must abide by certain rules (e.g. reasonableness) when exercising this power).

Have you read your trust deed? Does your trust deed give you too much power thereby opening up the potential for claims under the Act? If you would like to discuss the relevance of the Clayton case to your trust please contact us to discuss.

Schnauer & Co – Phone 486 0177 – 222 Kitchener Road, Milford www.schnauer.com

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Our expertise lies in the on the on North Our expertise lies in the following areas of the law: following areas of the law:

At Schnauer At Schnauer and Coand we:Co we: • Deliver firstquality class quality legal advice.

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Property Law: Olivia Spencer, Davenports Olivia has recently joined the Property and Trust Teams at Davenports Harbour Lawyers.

She enjoys assisting clients on a wide range of matters including property transactions, leasing arrangements and occupation right agreements for those looking to move into retirement villages.

Olivia Spencer.

Robert, Ruth & retirement living Robert and Ruth were approaching seventy and lead a comfortable life.

They were financially secure and had no mortgage against their existing home. Ruth’s memory had been deteriorating and they had considered moving into a retirement village to provide them with the comfort of having specialist dementia support at their fingertips. They found a retirement village that was perfect for their needs and had rest home facilities if required down the track.

As a couple they had a number of friends who had moved into retirement villages and enjoyed the lifestyle. At dinner with friends they discovered that serviced apartments in a new retirement village in their neighbourhood (not yet built) were selling off the plans quickly. The Sales Manager at the village had given them a hefty pile of documents for signing and told them to obtain legal advice. They knew they had to see their lawyer before they could sign these documents.

Ruth was keen to move as soon as possible but they first had to sell their existing home. Robert was concerned that purchasing an apartment in a retirement village was not a good investment as he has heard that there would be no capital gains. These worries were causing them both to lose a great deal of sleep.

Robert was concerned that purchasing an apartment in a retirement village was not a good investment as he has heard that there would be no capital gains.

These worries were causing them both to lose a great deal of sleep.

In the meantime, Ruth was increasingly becoming disoriented and her doctor was concerned that she was losing capacity. Ruth’s doctor suggested she see a lawyer to have Enduring Powers of Attorney prepared. Ruth forgot to tell Robert of this and her memory continued to decline until she couldn’t think for herself.

Robert and Ruth were unable to sell their property and move to an apartment in a village as Ruth had lost capacity to sign the necessary documents. If only Robert and Ruth had seen a solicitor about their move to the village earlier and they would have been able to realise their dreams! Ruth is now in care and rather than living in the same village, Robert is travelling great distances to visit her daily.

Contact Olivia Spencer, olivia.spencer@davenportsharbour.co.nz 09 915 6144.

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 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 Tammy McLeod.

Special Interest Group.

June and Bob...

June and Bob met at the local bridge club in their early 70’s. Both were widows – June’s husband had died many years earlier leaving her with three young children to bring up on her own and Bob’s wife had died two years earlier. Bob had two daughters, both of whom were now in their 40’s, with children of their own. June and Bob thought themselves extremely lucky to have found love again later in life, and after a year of dinners, movies and of course bridge club nights, Bob asked June to marry him. They got married later that year and June moved into Bob’s house which he had owned with his late wife.

June and Bob were happy together for a number of years, the only fly in the ointment being Bob’s children. They had been very close to their mother and resented the fact that their father had found a new wife and even worse, that she was living in what had been their family home. June tried hard to bond with Bob’s daughters, but they were just not interested in forming a relationship with her and in fact were openly hostile towards her. June’s children on the other hand, were delighted that their mother had finally found someone after so many years on her own.

June and Bob were now in their early 80’s and decided that they would sell their home and buy in a retirement village. Sadly, just as they were about to sign the documentation for the apartment with their lawyer, Bob suffered a massive heart attack which he didn’t recover from. June was devastated.

As were Bob’s daughters. They were further devastated when they learned that Bob had recently changed the ownership of the family home into his and June’s joint names, meaning that June inherited the whole property upon his death. Further, under his will, Bob had left a life interest in his other investments to June, meaning that his daughters wouldn’t inherit anything until June died.

Bob’s daughters immediately took legal advice and decided to make a claim against Bob’s estate. They would claim that he left them nothing under his will even though he had a moral obligation to do so. They would also claim that even though June took the house as the surviving owner, the property was relationship property and so half should fall back into Bob’s estate. While Bob clearly wanted to make sure that June was looked after in the event of his death, in second relationship situations it is critical to take advice on the implications of leaving your estate in a particular way.

Tammy McLeod, Phone 915 4386.

Email: tammy.mcleod@davenportsharbour.co.nz www.davenportsharbour.co.nz

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Settlers Albany: Luxurious Lifestyle Village

The T@3 group enjoy tea and talk.

T@3 - The Healing Power of a Cuppa It’s amazing how sitting down for a chat and a cup of tea can restore your spirits on a cold winter’s day. It’s become a daily ritual at Settlers Albany Lifestyle Village and we think it’s brilliant!

T@3 was initiated by Settlers Albany nurses Elaine Smith and Wendy Smith (no relation). Every afternoon at 3 o’clock, just when you’re gasping for a cuppa and a chat, Settlers nurses Wendy Sm residents from the townhouses and ith and Elaine Smith ready for T@ 3. apartments at Settlers get together and do exactly that.

“Sometimes older people do get lonely, especially in the winter when the sky is grey and the temperatures drop, “ says Wendy. “T@3 provides the opportunity for residents to get together and more importantly, get to know us.”

‘It’s a lovely way of getting to know everyone in the village and it helps residents feel comfortable coming to see us for their physical well being, as well as their mental and spiritual health,” adds Elaine.

We agree. And so do the residents in the Settlers neighbourhood with around twenty people coming along for T@3 in the village Lodge everyday.

To start with it was mostly women but more and more men are recognising a good thing when they see it. A hot cup of tea and the chance to talk men-talk and tell stories is not to be sneezed at.

Elaine has been nursing at Settlers for 18 months and was joined recently

by Wendy. Ironically not only do they share the same surname, both woman worked at the Grantham Hospital in the UK before moving to New Zealand with their families. They became friends while nursing together in the Intensive Care unit at North Shore Hospital.

This dynamic pair of health professionals are on 24/7 emergency call for Settlers’ residents and along with carrying out routine blood pressure checks, wound dressings and monitoring of their health they encourage them to focus on health, not illness.

“That’s why T@3 has been so good,” says Premier Lifestyle Villages Group C.E.O. Terry Middlemost. “It’s a great initiative that has increased the profile and visibility of the nurses in the village, enabling residents to get to know them personally.”

As we become older, social isolation is very real and sadly, on the increase in this busy world we live in. It’s encouraging to see that looking out for your neighbour is alive and kicking in one North Shore community.

Cuppa anyone?

Drop into Settlers Albany at 550 Albany Highway any day between 10am and 4pm and see for yourself how good retirement living can be. Or call Sales Manager Rosalie Pearson on 415 2617.

“Never settle for second best. This philosophy earned me fourteen gold medals, a good wife, and a happy life. Now I’m retired, nothing’s changed.

I invested in a home at Settlers Albany and I’ll tell you what… this is retirement living… gold class!”

Precious McKenzie MBE Lucas 2 bed luxury apartments from $625,000.

Open every day 10 – 4pm.

Call Rosalie on 415 2617.

550 Albany Highway settlersalbany.co.nz

A GOOD LIFE. A SMART MOVE. Premier Lifestyle Villages group includes Settlers Albany, Fairview Lifestyle Village and Fairview Care Ltd.

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Commercial Property: with Barfoot & Thompson

Record levels continue in 2015 The team at Barfoot & Thompson North Shore Commercial enjoyed a record year for the 2014 financial year and the first half of 2015 has seen this success continue.

A big factor is the strength of the Barfoot & Thompson branch network which collectively transacted over $10.8 billion worth of property for the 2014 financial year. Barfoot & Thompson Commercial North Shore contributed to this collective success last year with its most successful financial year ever.

This year has seen this success continue with the North Shore Commercial team having concluded in excess of $50 million worth of sales transactions as well as 24 leases completed for the month of May alone.

Contributing to our success here at North Shore Commercial is the collective strength of our team of 18 specialist professionals.

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team’s commitment to uncover opportunities for vendors, landlords and occupiers alike.”

"Contributing to our success here at North Shore Commercial is the collective strength of our team of 18 specialist professionals. A blend of both youth and experience with long established market specialists."

The experience in the office ranges from Brian Paulin (2014’s number one sales person Simon Farland. and Albany Retail and Office expert) to Bradley Horton – the teams newest addition and our Silverdale area specialist. Combine this with the ability to capitalise on the networks of over 1,400 sales people across the Auckland isthmus and the North – and you can see how Barfoot & Thompson have the market well and truly covered.

We encourage you to make contact with Barfoot & Thompson to discuss any aspect of the North Shore commercial property market or to register for a copy or participate for the latest Insite National commercial portfolio due for release soon.

The following is a selection of some key transactions, offering a snapshot of the market that Barfoot & Thompson North Shore Commercial cover and the results achieved.

"This not only demonstrates the strong demand in the North Shore market for commercial property but also the dedication of our team to achieve the optimum results for our clients,” says Sales Manager Simon Farland. “This has been achieved in a market that is experiencing the lowest vacancy rates in many years as well as low interest rates. To be able to conclude deal volumes of this number is further testament to the

Barfoot & Thompson North Shore Commercial – 129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna.

Phone 09 359 7812 or visit: www.barfoot.co.nz/commercial

25-27 Anzac Road, Browns Bay (Pictured) The agents working on the project (Gary Seekup, Bruce Jiao and Tim Bibby) designed an intensive and targeted four week campaign which attracted considerable interest, resulting in eight bidders attending the auction and active competition over the $5 million mark. The end result was phenomenal with the property selling for $5,525,000 and at a yield of 4.94%.

69 Lake Road, Takapuna (Pictured) The property at 69 Lake Road, Takapuna, was spearheaded by our agents Nick Brown and Bruce Jiao. A successful marketing campaign generated considerable interest, particularly from local investors, developers and occupiers alike. The successful party purchased the property for $1.4 million representing $1,689/m² for the land and building rate or 3.75% on passing income.

46-48 Hillside Road, Wairau Valley A significant industrial asset in the heart of the Wairau Valley. After a six week campaign by Simon Farland and Henry Barfoot the property which was not without its challenges in terms of configuration and occupancy was successfully sold to a significant national company as its long term HQ, convincing them of the benefits of the North Shore over a CBD location.

46 Taharoto Road, Takapuna A prime commercial property which had been previously exposed to the market Takapuna investment specialist Elaine Tutty subsequently undertook an off market campaign managing to source and secure a purchaser and selling the property for $4.2 million. Representing a 6.9% yield.

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NORTH SHORE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OPPORTUNITIES FOR SALE

FOR LEASE

21A Porana Road, Wairau Valley

33 Woodside Avenue, Northcote

Situated on the north-western side of Porana Road, some 150m from Wairau Road and approximately 100m from Pack n Save supermarket, 21A Porana Road is located on a busy thoroughfare in an established, well known industrial area. The property has undergone an extensive high quality refurbishment and comprises a sound, modern factory/warehouse building with a two level office/showroom and amenities across the road front elevation. Ample carparking and container amenity. Total 1,843.7m2 approximately.

Check out this standalone road front office/warehouse with so many possibilities. Conveniently located in Woodside Avenue, Northcote the position allows easy access to the Northern Motorway - North and South.

A mix of existing income streams will attract investors and options exist for owner-occupiers to take up space now or progressively. Development options need to be explored by value and buyers to capitalise on this 830m2 freehold site in popular Northcote. Contact the Sole Agents now for an information pack and to arrange an inspection.

KEY FEATURES

CONTACT

• First floor office 310.2m

Simon Farland, Phone 021 779 922

• Ground floor showroom 288.7m2

or Email: s.farland@barfoot.co.nz

• Warehouse 1,244.8m2

David Cannon, Phone 021 022 50229

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• 33 carparks

or Email: d.cannon@barfoot.co.nz

KEY FEATURES

CONTACT

• Standalone road front • 830m2 freehold site • Approximately 534m2 office/warehouse • Convenient Northcote location • Multiple income streams

FOR LEASE

Tim Bibby, Phone 021 959 598 or Email: t.bibby@barfoot.co.nz Gary Seekup, Phone 027 226 9880 or Email: g.seekup@barfoot.co.nz

LEASE OR BUY THE LOT!

Unit A, 122 Wairau Road, Wairau Valley

Oteha Valley Road Extension – Options here

Get your business noticed. These air-conditioned, carpeted and partitioned offices are presently consented as an education centre but are suitable for a large variety of uses. The premises are divided into various glass panelled offices, four toilets, shower, and kitchen facilities. The area lends itself to being split into two areas of approximately 349m2 and 120m2 with each having its own separate access and amenities. Wairau Road is one of the North Shore’s busiest thoroughfares and this location enjoys high visual exposure and profile.

This freehold estate of 8,669m2, located close to the Albany Mega Centre, contains three separate tenancy areas, two are lease, one is vacant.

KEY FEATURES

CONTACT

• First floor offices 469m2, road front

Chris Brosnahan, Phone 021 583 009

• Elevator and stairwell access

or Email: c.brosnahan@barfoot.co.nz

The vacant building is approximately 1,000m2 with 30 plus carparks and/ or yard.

Consider the 3 Options: • Lease – 1,00m2 building plus 30 plus carparks

• 16 on-site carparks

• Buy – Freehold estate of 8,669m2

• Close to Northern Motorway

• Both – Lease and buy.

• Competitive rental

CONTACT Gary Seekup, Phone 027 226 9880 or Email: g.seekup@barfoot.co.nz Bruce Jiao, Phone 021 818 077 or Email: b.jiao@barfoot.co.nz Tim Bibby, Phone 021 959 598 or Email: t.bibby@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

Commercial Property: with Colliers International North Shore

With Jimmy O'Brien of Colliers North Shore

North Shore commercial property outlook Population growth in Auckland is outpacing any other region in New Zealand, and the North Shore is a major contributor to current and future growth. North Shore has been identified as a metropolitan centre of Auckland, which will promote more development activity and resident growth in the future.

The North Shore is home to more than 280,000 people, 107,000 employees and 36,500 business units. The population growth rate over the next few decades at least is forecast to be one of the highest in New Zealand for its size and location.

Roading network upgrades and additional connections will be a catalyst for further growth. The enhancements will deliver more people, products and services to and from North Shore in a more convenient and timely manner.

Auckland is growing at a rapid rate with intensification in existing urban areas a key priority for Auckland Council. North Shore is expected to contribute strongly to this growth identified as a metropolitan centre in the Auckland Plan.

The North Shore population is forecast to increase by 50% or approximately 160,000 people by 2043.

North Shore will comprise 8% of Auckland’s population by 2043 compared to 7% now. The higher concentration of people and the underlying growth in the catchment’s fundamentals will spur investment and leasing activity.

The demographic characteristics of North Shore are strong with household incomes well above the Auckland and national average. More employment opportunities and enhancements to roading, public transportation, residential neighbourhoods, retail malls and shops, schools and businesses will boost the underlying fundamentals of the catchment. These are attractive features for tenants and investors of commercial real estate that will attract greater attention as conditions prosper.

The demand for industrial property in Auckland is the strongest on record, and North Shore’s established industrial precincts are also in hot demand.

Existing premises will continue to be highly sought after by investors and owner occupiers due to limited new land supply for industrial development. The industrial sector in the North Shore will continue to be focused on businesses

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servicing the local catchment, rather than the wider region and outside of Auckland. High land prices and construction costs will keep rents high, with gradual increases in rents expected, for what are already the highest of all industrial precincts in Auckland.

The retail offering in North Shore is diverse. Strip retail in major areas such as Takapuna has been rejuvenated in recent years and this will continue.

Westfield shopping centres in the North Shore, especially the flagship store in Albany, continue to attract a high volume of shoppers, with a third looking for fashion. Strip retail in Takapuna is modernising and Albany retail also growing in popularity. Wairau Valley’s homeware and DIY retail offering creates significant retail turnover in a compact area. Established nodes of retail spread throughout North Shore will continue to be met with moderate demand. New developments of retail space in areas like Albany, have been hotly contested by tenants and purchasers, and are often pre-leased before completion and attract yields of sub-6%.

Demand for office space in North Shore is cyclically high, with vacancy at decade lows. The expected growth in office related employment will absorb existing space, but the limited amount of new supply currently being built will throttle the sector’s ability to expand in the short-term. This will lead to further rents rises, which are approaching new highs. Proposed office developments in Takapuna and Albany will assist the medium-term demand profile, with rents at mid to late $300/sqm setting new benchmarks.

North Shore’s sales activity will remain strong in the current environment, fuelled by strong fundamentals, low interest rates and competition from purchasers searching for stock. jimmy.o'brien@colliers.com

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Commercial Property: with Bayleys North Shore Commercial

Sold for $70,000,000… the Auckland Council building at 1-7 The Strand, Takapuna.

Shore’s Strong Growth Draws Property Investors The North Shore’s robust growth is putting pressure on property prices and not just in the residential market – the commercial and industrial property market is also sharing the ride.

A substantial amount of capital is looking for a home on the North Shore because of the region’s strong population and business growth projections, says Ranjan Unka, Investment Manager for Bayleys North Shore Commercial.

“As a consequence there’s a significant volume of funds finding its way into the commercial and industrial property market which is seen as a very attractive cash deposit box. Local, national and international investors are chasing a limited supply of good quality commercial property offerings and this is pushing prices up.”

Mr Unka says one of the key drivers of the increases in both commercial and residential property values on the Shore at present is the surge in population resulting from record high immigration combined with a reduction in the number of New Zealanders leaving to live in Australia.

“New migrants need somewhere to work as well as live. Fortunately, Auckland’s economy is growing reasonably strongly and is creating new jobs for these people and there has been a positive flow-on effect on business accommodation. ”Expanding businesses are leasing and buying more industrial and office premises which is pushing vacancy rates in these sectors down to historically low levels, with the industrial vacancy rate in the Albany Basin, for example, now under three percent. Many Chinese and Indian immigrants have a background in retailing and are also buying and leasing retail premises to establish new businesses here.

“This is great for property owners because it means businesses are competing strongly for a decreasing amount of space which is propelling rentals, and consequently values, up.”

Mr Unka says low interest rates are fuelling activity in both the commercial and residential property markets as well, which is also contributing to price increases.

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“This is likely to be the case for some time to come as it is becoming increasingly obvious that the current low interest rate cycle will last a lot longer than anyone predicted. And when interest rates do increase, it is expected to be a slow, drawn out process.

“This is good news for investors as few property purchases are made without some leveraging. With borrowing costs so low, carrying a sensible amount of debt makes investment sense, particularly in the commercial property sector where some investors are getting double figure returns on equity as a consequence.”

The big demand for investment properties in a low interest rate environment is putting the squeeze on income yields on commercial property. This is particularly so in the Shore’s industrial property market where the imbalance between supply and demand is most noticeable, says Mr Unka.

This is reflected in the sale of a 125m2 warehouse unit in Ellice Road in the Wairau Valley – where the vacancy rate for industrial premises is close to zero – for $401,000 at a 5% yield, while a larger 1,557m2 modern industrial complex in Arrenway Drive, Mairangi Bay has recently sold for $3,500,000 at a 6.65% yield.

Bayleys Research says industrial yields have firmed considerably over the past 12 months and are now at their lowest levels since it established an Auckland industrial yield index in 1988.

“With further interest rate cuts on the cards, commercial property yields may edge a little lower although they will remain higher than income returns on bank deposits or residential property,” says Mr Unka. “This in combination with the prospect of continuing capital growth from rental increases is what is attracting investors to the commercial property market.”

A shortage of supply and low yields on strongly leased properties are resulting in more investors purchasing well located semi vacant or even vacant buildings – taking a punt on leasing them up given current low vacancy rates and strong tenant demand, says Mr Unka.

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“This generally means they can purchase a property at a lower cost than if it was well leased because the purchaser’s increased risk is factored into the sale price. It also gives them an opportunity to add considerable value to the property within a relatively short space of time if they are successful in leasing up the empty space.”

Mr Unka estimates approximately one third of the buyers of investment properties on the Shore at present are offshore based, many of them Chinese.

A significant number of recent Asian immigrants are also active in the market, particularly in the purchase of retail properties which they have a preference for.

Bayleys North Shore Commercial has Chinese and Korean speaking agents within its sales team to cater for these buyers. Bayleys’ International Division, which operates out of the agency’s central Auckland head office, also undertakes regular offshore marketing initiatives and works closely with Bayleys’ international affiliate Cushman & Wakefield, the world’s largest privately owned real estate services firm.

“There are various viewpoints on overseas investment in New Zealand, but at the end of the day our job as vendors’ agents is to secure the best price we can for our clients, which means exposing their properties to as many potential buyers as possible,” says Mr Unka.

“We also market properties extensively throughout New Zealand using Bayleys’ national network and marketing initiatives and we have recently attracted buyers from Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch.”

In a rising property market commercial and residential property owners who are considering selling face a similar dilemma of whether to sell now or wait longer, says Mr Unka.

“Every commercial property investment is purchased with a specific life cycle or exit strategy in mind. If owners are reaching a potential point of exit in their ownership strategy, then the high level of sales activity and the impressive capitalisation rates being achieved at present would suggest this is the best selling market the North Shore commercial property market has had for the past 10 years.

“In a market where demand currently far exceeds supply there should be no hesitation in listing a property for sale.”

Retail… 500m2 unit at 18 Link Drive, Wairau Valley sold for $1,800,000 at a 7.2% yield.

Office… 120m2 upper level unit at 65 Paul Matthews Road, Albany sold for $329,000 at a 7.29% yield.

Industrial… modern complex at 17 Arrenway Drive, Mairangi Bay sold for $3,500,000 at a 6.65% yield.

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Results Not Excuses: With Fred van Urk of Bayleys

Downsizers Dream sells in 10 Days

Fred had extremely successful open homes in the two weeks prior to him getting me an unconditional sale before the due date of the Expressions. My partner and I were very impressed with his lovely manner, expertise and in getting me the result I wanted. I would highly recommend Fred to any prospective vendor looking for an excellent sales person.

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Downsizers want location: walking distance to the village, accessibility to the beach or a good walking track and preferably views of the water. Ample storage is key and double car garaging with internal access means there’s still space for family memorabilia, a home office and a car each. This lovely home ticked all those boxes and there were many buyers wishing they’d moved faster!

Generation Y has given us a good lesson in living for the moment. A life enriched by travel, experiences and a bit of retail therapy is also a driving motivation for downsizers. Gen Y would refer to this as SKI’ing: “Spending Kids’ Inheritance”. All is not lost on the latter generations however, with many downsizers assisting their kids with a house deposit.

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Location has never been more important than if you are looking to downsize and want to stay in the area. After recently having the pleasure to market a lovely three bedroom unit on Kitchener Road this was clearly evident after the first weekend of opens. The demand was so strong from people who were looking to move out of larger four or five bedroom homes into a low maintenance unit within walking distance to both Milford and Takapuna shops, that the property got snapped up within 10 days on the market.

So my advice to anybody looking to downsize in this market is to act quickly if you find the property you love. Downsizing will be an adjustment and you have to look at it like an adventure. Just think of all the extra spare time you will have if you don't have to maintain a large garden or clean a five bedroom house. Not to mention the money you will have left over so you can go SKI’ing!

If you are looking for a downsizer or have a large house to sell please feel free to give me a call on 027 600 1333 as I'm sure I can help you with both.

Happy house hunting, Fred van Urk If you would like assistance selling your property please contact me:- Fred van Urk 027 600 1333 or email: Fred.VanUrk@bayleys.co.nz.

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Fairview: Luxury Lifestyle Village

Retiring to to aa high-rise high-rise Retiring apartment is is not not apartment everyone’s cup cup of of tea. tea. everyone’s Richard and Joyce Armstrong at home at Fairview.

Village Life Fits The Bill For Local Road Cop Richie Armstrong has been a cop most of his adult life.

Starting out at the Met in the UK to over 40 years with the New Zealand Police Force. At 75 years old this evergreen Geordie still works fulltime at the Motorway Policing Traffic Centre, and he and his wife Joyce call Fairview Lifestyle Village home. Ha! And there was us thinking lifestyle village equated to retiring.

The Armstrongs have always been busy people and Fairview’s on-site facilities, single level villas and Oteha Valley Road location were exactly what they were looking for when they moved from their three storey Torbay home last year.

“Our home was big, time consuming to maintain and when Richie fell off a ladder while picking fruit we thought, time to move,” says Joyce.

“That and with Joyce having Richie’s had a lifelong involvement with had a hip replacement, we were the beautiful game. looking for a single level home in the right location with the right feel. Independent but part of an active community,” adds Richie.

They couldn’t be happier. Fairview’s proximity to the motorway ensures easy access to Richie’s work at the Police Harbour Bridge Centre, shopping at the Albany Mega Centre, sport at North Harbour Stadium, friends in the Bays and family in Auckland.

“I wouldn’t call this a downsize either,” says Joyce. “Look at the size of this place! ” Another aspect that sold the Armstrongs on Fairview was the security and safety that a gated community provides, especially with Richie working shifts.

When you’re talking to people from the North East of England the topic inevitably turns to football and on this occasion, the conversation springs from Richie’s lifelong involvement with the ‘beautiful game’ as player, coach and avid supporter at all levels.

“As much as I’d like to, I can’t take a team at Takapuna fulltime anymore because of my shift work, but I still help out where and when I’m needed” says Richard.

This affable, sociable couple love their new home and life at Fairview … especially the dance floor in the main lounge area where you’ll find them dancing up a storm most weeks.

There are a limited number of apartments and villas available at Fairview Lifestyle Village, 21 Fairview Ave. Albany (off Oteha Valley Rd). Call Village Manager Peter Long on 477 3900 to arrange a visit.

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Residential Real Estate: with Barfoot & Thompson, Takapuna

Furnishing your rental property Furnishing a rental property can be a great idea, but it’s only likely to add value if you have the right type of property and are clear about what tenant you’d like. We asked Nicky Rhodes, manager of Barfoot & Thompson Takapuna for her top tips and considerations when thinking about furnishing your rental property.

Nicky Rhodes.

Some properties are more suited to being furnished than others. “Before making a decision, it’s a good idea to talk to a property manager about people renting in your area” says Nicky. This will help you understand if furnished properties are in demand or not.

Generally, furnished properties suit: * Short term rentals * Apartments * Properties that are difficult to access * Tenants who are unlikely to have their own furniture

Top tips for a successfully furnished property Condition matters Make sure the furniture is in good condition. Scruffy furniture can make your property less desirable, putting off potential tenants and reducing your chances of attracting the best market rent.

Fully furnished? Be clear ‘Fully furnished’ can mean different things to different people. Make sure you’re clear what furniture is provided and complete a detailed inventory, as well as taking photographs of the items. Your inventory should form part of the tenancy agreement and be dated and signed by your tenant.

Arrange contents insurance Accidents happen. Ensure you avoid nasty situations and get contents insurance, or have a policy that covers a furnished property to protect yourself from damage to the furniture. “Store items of sentimental value off-site, rather than in the property for extra peace of mind.”

Make sure you’re clear what furniture is provided and complete a detailed inventory, as well as taking photographs of the items.

Factor in the cost of wear and tear Have you considered all the costs? As well as the large upfront expense, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the furnishings in your rental. It’s a good idea to build this cost into the weekly rent you charge.

If you've got the right type of property, there are lots of benefits of furnishing your property. “It can attract higher rents, and can help in finding tenants for your property” says Nicky.

Have questions about your property? Get in touch with our sales or property management team, we’re here to help you. Barfoot & Thompson Takapuna corner Lake Road and Blomfield Spa. Barfoot & Thompson Takapuna - Corner Lake Road and Blomfield Spa..

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Channel Feature Properties with Andrew Dorreen, Precision Real Estate

Charming Bungalow On Potential Subdivisible Site 11 Crete Avenue, Milford Located in a very tightly held seaward side cul de sac, this immaculately presented 3/4 bedroom home has been well loved, well maintained and the place for many cherished family memories. The time has come to move on, and our motivated vendors are wanting this home sold by Tender date. The home comprises three good sized bedrooms with the potential for a fourth and two bathrooms including one ensuite. The home has a large kitchen which forms the hub of the home, with high ceilings and great natural light.

Two living areas flow from the kitchen out to the fantastic grounds totalling 829m2. Outdoor entertaining is enhanced by a glass covered deck

with drop down shades meaning all weather dining and fantastic entertaining.

The property offers significant development potential for astute speculators, who are wanting to develop two new homes now, or land bank for the future. Zoned residential 4A, the potential to subdivide this property is a strong probability and we encourage purchasers to explore this opportunity. Zoned for Westlake Boys/Girls this home is the perfect family property.

For Sale by Tender closing Thursday 16th July (Unless Sold Prior) ID 344257

Andrew Dorreen | Precision Real Estate Ltd MREINZ Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

Email: andrew@precision.net.nz | Phone: 021 747 334 | www.precision.net.nz

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Waterfront Developmentâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Consent For Four Titles!

59A and 61 Beach Road, Castor Bay One of the most exciting residential development sites currently available in Auckland. Three clear options are presented here at 59A and 61 Beach Road, Castor Bay. The combination of these two amazing sites on offer total 2,129sqm of land (over a half acre), positioned perfectly for both sun and views. Adjoining the property is an access way taking you down to Castor Bay Beach literally only a one minute walk. Our motivated vendors are seeking Tenders on both sites to be sold together or Tenders on Individual sites to be sold separately.

Option two: Purchase the waterfront site of 1,127m2 and build your dream home specific to your lifestyle requirements.

Option Three: Purchase 61 Beach Road, (Road side site) offering 1,002sqm (zoned 4A) which has potential to be subdivided to create a two unit site on its own.

Option one: Purchase both current titles with a resource consent granted for a four unit site with two drive ways (see site plan).

For Sale by Tender closing 16th July 2015 (Unless Sold Prior) ID 344216

We are seeking genuine purchasers to explore the opportunities and are encouraging interest on all three scenarios.

Contact Andrew Dorreen for further information about these spectacular real estate offerings.

Andrew has sold $205 million worth of real estate since January 2013 at an average of over $3 million per sale.

January 2015 was his biggest ever month â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with over $30million sold.

Contact Andrew Dorreen today- North Shore's Top End Specialist.

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The Channel Crossword

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OPEN WEEKEND: Sat 4 & Sun 5 July, 10am to 4pm

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For more information or to arrange a personal tour, call Jan on 09 488 5711

142 Shakespeare Road, Takapuna metlifecare.co.nz

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Devonport

ICONIC Northcote Point

Takapuna

TIMELESS Takapuna Beach

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Takapuna Beach

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