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BUSINESS PROFILE: Brighter Smile Albany

Teeth whitening made easy and affordable At Channel Mag we love highlighting successful local Shore businesses. One such business is Albany based ‘Brighter Smile’, owned by young local couple Katherine Marshall and Adam Ellington. Brighter Smile is Auckland’s leading teeth whitening provider.

Katherine and Adam opened their first Brighter Smile clinic five years ago, and have seen exponential growth since then, now operating clinics at both Albany and Ponsonby.

Brighter Smile Albany has been open for more than three years and recently moved to new premises on the corner of Apollo and Orbit Drive. There are multiple treatment rooms and customer car parks.

“At Brighter Smile we offer a premium service at an affordable cost, utilising the best and most effective whitening technologies,” explained Katherine Marshall. “Our staff of qualified practitioners really take pride in ensuring that every customer has the best experience and gets great results. We know that even the small things make a difference to the overall experience which is why we have climate controlled treatment rooms, comfortable chairs in our waiting room, free beverages and a selection of music for clients to chose from during their treatment.”

“We offer two types of professional teeth whitening. Both methods are completely safe and very effective,” adds Adam Ellington.

“In-Clinic Beyond Polus Laser Teeth Whitening is the fastest way to get a naturally white sparkly smile. The results are instant. We use Beyond Polus whitening equipment, which is renowned as the best whitening technology in the world. The other whitening option we offer is Smile Custom Whitening Trays, which are the easiest way to whiten your teeth at home. Best of all, you can continue whitening until your teeth are at the desired shade and touch-up whenever you choose. We recommend using a combination of both options to ensure the best and longest lasting results.“ Katherine and Adam say that Brighter Smile are the only teeth whitening clinics in New Zealand that make custom whitening trays in house.

Katherine explains: “First we’ll take impressions of clients teeth – in-clinic or we can courier the materials directly to them to take impressions at home. Custom moulded whitening trays are then produced in our whitening laboratory and couriered to the client, along with a full set of whitening and de-senstising gels.”

Katherine Marshall and Adam Ellington.

Previously, the main concern for many people getting their teeth whitened was experiencing pain or sensitivity. Brighter Smile products have been specifically formulated to ensure great results with no sensitivity.

The price is a real attraction. Visiting your dentist you will likely pay up to $1000 for teeth whitening services. Brighter Smile’s currently offering in-clinic whitening from $129, custom whitening trays from $159 or both for $229. These specials are valid till Christmas, and gift vouchers are also available.

Making a booking is quick and easy with Brighter Smile’s online booking software. Visit www.brightersmile.co.nz to book, or call 0800 WHITEN. Brighter Smile Albany is conveniently located at:- Level 2, Unit D4, 59 Apollo Drive, Albany (corner of Apollo and Orbit Drive).

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Hair, the Rock Musical, PumpHouse Theatre, Tue – Sat 8pm, Sunday 4pm

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TMC Nancy’s Afternoon, entertainment and afternoon tea for people in retirement homes, Takapuna Methodist Church, 2pm

Wattie's Cans for Good, Northcote Intermediate School, Glenfield Primary School, Sunnybrae Normal School, Belmont Primary School, 9am-5pm Morning Melodies: The Royal NZ Air Force Base Auckland Band, Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna, 11am-12pm Zonta North Shore - Dinner meeting 6.00 for 7.30pm.

Call Gail for details - 021686516 Devonport Probus Club, The Rose Centre, Belmont, 10am - 12.30pm.

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Takapuna Tennis Club, Community Play, 3.15pm, kids tennis for a gold coin donation. Also 10 & 17 Nov. Grease, Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna, 8:00pm Also Fri 4 Nov. Takapuna Grammar School Golf Day, Waitemata Golf Club, Devonport, 12pm

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Milford Combined Probus Club, Sunnynook Community Centre, 10am to 12 noo

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NZ Sculpture OnShore opens, Fort Takapuna, Narrow Neck.

Until 20 Nov, 10am-6pm

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Company Theatre presents One Man Two Guv’nors, Rose Centre, Belmont, until 26 Nov, Wed-Sat 8pm. Matinees 2pm Sunday.

North Shore Rock, Mineral & Gem Club - Monthly Meeting, Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 141 Kitchener Road, Milford, 7.30pm

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Community -led Development training seminar, Mary Thomas Centre, 3 Gibbons Rd, Takapuna, 12–2pm. $20.

Ph: 09 486-4820.

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North Shore Male Choir Christmas Spectacular concert, Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm

Essential First Aid training, Mary Thomas Centre, 3 Gibbons Rd, Takapuna, 9.30am-12.30pm. $45.

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NZ Outsider Art Fair Pop-Up Exhibition – ceramic works by Juliet Jackson. Until 27 Nov, Depot Artspace, Devonport. Opening 10am Takapuna North Quarterly Environmental Network Meetup, 4-5pm

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Every Monday

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Every Wednesday

Every Thursday

Justice of the Peace available, Devonport Library.No appointment necessary, 1 -2pm

Harcourts Cooper & Co Beach series starts, Takapuna Beach, 5pm Twilight Social Beach Volleyball League, Mairangi Bay Beach Volleyball Centre, 6.30pm North Shore Rock, Mineral & Gem Club - Jewellery workshop, Marlborough Park, Glenfield, 6.30pm

Devonport Spinners, Weavers and Knitters, St. Augustines Church Hall, 10am – 12am , Contact Molly 4466027 Devonport JETS run 3km or 5km, waterfront routes. Registration at Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, King Edward Parade, every week at 6pm STE@am - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Maths, Lake House Arts Centre, Takapuna, 4–5.30pm

Literacy North Shore, A literacy class for parents with English as a second language, Birkdale House, 9–11am Summer Fun Preschool Play - Bayswater Park, 9:30am

Little Kickers, Sunnynook Community Centre 18 months up, 9-11am

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Ecofest Kaipatki Compost Collective workshop, Kaipatiki Project, 17 Lauderdale Road, Birkdale, 7-9pm. Free Author talk: Days Are Like Grass.

Celebrate the publication of Sue Younger's novel, Takapuna Library. Gold coin/ donation. 6pm - 7:30pm U3A Takapuna monthly meeting, Northcote Citizens’ Centre, 9.45am

Ecofest Kaipatki Love Food Hate Waste workshop, Kaipatiki Project, 17 Lauderdale Road, Birkdale, 7-9pm. Free

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Community Calendar

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Ecofest Kaipatiki continues - several events, see http://kaipatiki.org.nz/ ecofest/ Exhibitions open: Written In Thread, Unfold; Small but Perfectly Formed, Depot Summer Showcase, Depot Artspace, Devonport.

Auckland Sinfonietta Family Concert, Rosmini College, Takapuna, 7pm

AIMES Emerging Talent & NHC Junior Excellence Awards Evening, Bruce Mason Centre, 5.30-7.30pm. Also AIMES Awards Gala Dinner , Bruce Mason Centre 6pm Sat 12 Nov ‘Imaginary Beings’ by tapa artists Tui Emma Gillies and Suileti Fieme’a Burrows, Northart, from 11 November.

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Milford Pirate Festival and Market Day, Milford Town Centre, 9.30am-2pm Company Theatre presents One Man Two Guv’nors, Rose Centre, Belmont, until 26 Nov, 8pm. Matinees Sunday.

Urbanesia presents Pacific Day Out, Cadness Reserve, Northcote, 11am–4pm

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North Shore Artists Group exhibition and sale, Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am -4pm. Also Sun 20 Nov Salvation Army Jumble Sale, 430 Glenfield Road, Glenfield, 8–11am Beach Haven Market, Beach Haven Hall, 8am Sunnybrae Normal School 50th Jubilee 11am-4pm. www.sunnybrae.school.nz

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Walk the Talk Against Violence, Windsor Park Reserve, Devonport, 10am-2pm. More info at sinorthshore@ siswp.org Claybenders: Clay Voices; Suzanne Thornley: Yves Tanguy Revisited, Depot Artspace, Opening 2-3.30pm.

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Gilly Darbey at the East Coast Folk Club, Senior Citizens Social Centre, 37 Watea Road, Torbay, 8pm All the Way Home - Dance Theatre Performance, Mairangi Arts Centre, Mairangi Bay, 10.30–11.30am. Also Fri 11 Nov, and Sun 6 &11 Nov @ 2.30pm

Probus Club of Milford, Milford Baptist Church, 10–11.55am. New members welcome.

‘Pocket Edition’ Small Works for Large Walls, Northart, opening 5.30pm - 7.30pm. Until Sun 11 Dec.

I-start Theatre presents A Story about a Poet, play in Mandarin.

PumpHouse Tehatre, 1pm & 7.30pm.

Also Sat 26 at 3pm and 7.30pm

Every Friday Club 55 - Tenpin Bowling, Xtreme Entertainment, Target Court, 10am Chinese Watercolour and Ink Painting, Mairangi Arts Centre, 20 Hastings Road, 1– 4pm

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Ecofest Kaipatiki continues - several events, see http://kaipatiki.org.nz/ ecofest/ Recitalist Michael Bell, Takapuna Methodist Church (Entry $20; proceeds to the Organ fund). 4pm Teddy Bears Picnic, Castor Bay Infant Care Centre, Castor Bay, 9am

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Bike the Bridge starts at Smales Farm from 6am Criterium National Championships, Takapuna, 3.30-7.30pm Rock the ’Hithe, Fundraiser for North Shore Hospice, Greenhithe School Hall, Greenhithe, 1.30-8pm Kennedy Park WWII Trust Tunnel Opening, Kennedy Park, 11am-2pm.

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Shorebird Film Festival, The Vic Cinema Cafe Theatre, Devonport, 2pm

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Hospice Christmas Market, Murray's Bay Outram Hall, 10am-4pm

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Every Saturday Devonport Toy Library, Devonport Community House, Saturday 9 – 11.30am. www.playawhile.org.

Free GRIT Cardio class, Craig Rd, Milford 9am

Every Sunday Kennedy Park Petanque, club play, visitors welcome, 10am-12pm. Also Tuesdays & Thursdays 1-3pm Browns Bay Market, 25 Anzac Rd, Browns Bay, 7am-noon Free BODYBALANCE class, Northern Reserve Takapuna, 10am

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CONTENTS COVER FEATURES

TAKAPUNA BEACH

40 NZ Sculpture OnShore 2016

30 Views from the Beach with TBBA

FEATURES

MILFORD

34 Shop the Shore

66 Milford News

37 Channel Christmas Gift Guide 44 I Love What I Do 51

Home Fabrics

DEVONPORT 76

Destination Devonport

59 Channel People - My Recipe

ARTS

60 Channel Youth

20 The PumpHouse

64 Channel People - Community Gem 86 Channel Feature:

Touch Compass Dance Company 89 Channel Feature: Petria's Wish 91

The Healthy Channel: John Appleton

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20 The Rose Centre 21

The Vic

92 Lake House Arts Centre 93 Northart

EDUCATION

130 Channel People - We Love What We Do

96 Kristin School

132 North Shore History with David Verran

98 Rosmini College

136 The Channel Crossword

99 Takapuna Grammar

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100 Westlake Girls' High School

OUT & ABOUT

102 Westlake Boys' High School

02 BNZ Community Calendar

104 Long Bay College

08 Out & About on the Shore

105 Pinehurst School

EATING OUT 22

Eating Out Feature: Dante's Pizzeria

24 Eating Out: Restaurant Listings

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On the cover: Children of Light

By Dion Hitchens.

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FROM THE EDITOR

Janet Marshall

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

Art’s at Home on the Shore By day and night, this month, Fort Takapuna will come alive with art. NZ Sculpture OnShore pays a biennial visit to our part of the world, bringing with it thousands of visitors. Some of these will be art connoisseurs, some will be families looking for a different sort of day out, some will be dating couples, some will be locals chancing across it as they walk by. Whatever the motivation, the event will allow people of all ages to discover art and enjoy the Shore.

Not only does NZ Sculpture OnShore 2016 promise to be spectacular - Fort Takapuna’s views alone are stunning - but it will raise significant funds for Women’s Refuge. Our cover feature this month gives a behind the scenes look at this pinnacle event on the Shore arts calendar, happening 10th-20th November.

Art, this time in dance form, is the subject of another piece of reading this month on locallybased Touch Compass Dance Company. From the perspective of its director and Shore resident

Catherine Chappell, we take an in-depth look at this innovative arts organisation that is a shining example of diversity and inclusion on the Shore.

We present Shore shopping ideas to encourage you to buy your gifts locally for Christmas - only seven weeks away! (From publishing date in early November.)

Following last month’s Auckland Council and Mayoral elections, newly-appointed North Shore Ward Councillor Richard Hills joins returning Councillor Chris Darby as a regular Channel columnist.

The Out & About calendar has been brimming over the past month, with plenty of social events to keep the Channel camera flashing. We enjoy meeting more Shore people each month and love bringing you this free monthly magazine. Thanks for all the support we receive. We couldn’t make it without you.

Enjoy November on the Shore.

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APARTMENT LIVING with Premium Real Estate

Members of the Premium Real Estate team in the new Urban Living Solutions Office:- Alison Parker, Winston Kidd, Kurt Piper, Gerry Petrie, Brian Davis.

Premium Real Estate opens new ‘Urban Living Solutions Office’ Quality Apartments the focus of new dedicated Takapuna office It is no secret that apartment living is going to be a way of the future on the North Shore. Takapuna based Premium Real Estate have become one of the clear leaders in marketing quality apartments and they have recently taken this one step further by opening a brand new office in Takapuna dedicated to this growing market. They call it their ‘Urban Living Solutions Office’.

It is a logical move for the business that was founded to cater for the unique requirements of high-end vendors and buyers in the areas where these apartments are being developed. Alan Tippett founded Premium Real Estate back in 1984, with Brian Guy joining him a short time later. The two set a platform around a unique set of skills required to service the luxury end of the property market. These became the basis for the ‘Premium Way’.

Premium clearly understands the changing local property market, including the Auckland Unitary Plan, and how this is going to make a positive impact in our little stretch of sea-side paradise. Increasingly, for many purchasers the benefits of luxury apartment living provide the ideal lifestyle. To help their clients find the right property for their needs Premium Real Estate has established the new dedicated office.

Jane Guy, the Managing Director of Premium Real Estate, is excited by this addition to Premium Real Estate’s traditional business and she says, “We’ve been very successful in selling apartments for more than two decades and the time has come for a dedicated and exclusive space to display and transact urban living solutions”.

Jane continues, “Developers and vendors will now benefit from an apartment hub, which will include resources for showcasing apartment living opportunities”.

Brian and Jane Guy bought the Premium Real Estate business in 1995. With the sudden passing of Brian early in 2011 Jane took over the position of Managing Director. Together they instilled an expectation of the highest service and professionalism, while ensuring that clients benefited from specialised market knowledge. This focus and attention on client needs has resulted in Premium Real Estate becoming a leading light in the luxury property and apartment market and perfectly positioned for the potential that lies ahead.

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An initial team of six dedicated Premium Apartment professionals will be working with developers of new apartment concepts and vendors of existing apartments. The sales centre will showcase a comprehensive visual display of new and existing apartment offerings.

Jane says, “Our Urban Living Solutions team has already experienced great success selling down the popular Alba apartments and over 80% of the 8 Lake Pupuke Drive development. Excitement is now building with the launch of the Lakeview Apartments in Killarney Street in central Takapuna”.

Jane Guy says the convenience of the new Premium office dedicated to apartment’s will appeal to those looking to downsize, families looking for easy living, business people requiring a base and those who are looking for a lock up and leave lifestyle.

“Combining our strength in the traditional fine homes market with this bold focus on quality urban living solutions, we have Premium well set to be the property partner for luxury living at its best.”

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OUT & ABOUT ON THE SHORE

GOING COASTAL AT NEXT DOOR GALLERY Guests dived into the deep blues and greens of New Zealand's seascape at the launch of a North Shore artist's debut exhibition. Architect by day, Joanne Ho celebrated the opening of her Going Coastal show at Next Door Gallery in Birkenhead Point on October 12th. The stunning collection of modern interpretations of the Kiwi coastlines on display at the Hinemoa Street gallery have also been used to create a gorgeous locally-made calendar, Aotearama 2017, which is being sold at Next Door Gallery for $24.95, with proceeds going to Sustainable Coastlines.

David Hendrickx, Scott Eddington, Daniel Heynen, Charlie McIntosh (front).

Leanne and Grace Won.

Justin and Jocelyn Magness.

Wendy Crisp and Jennifer Broad.

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OUT & ABOUT ON THE SHORE

TAKAPUNA BEACH BUSINESS ASSOCIATION HOSTS PRIME MINISTER Prime Minister John Key was the special guest at a Takapuna Beach Business Association event held at Regatta Bar & Eatery in October. Accompanied by North Shore MP, Maggie Barry, the Prime Minister carried out several appointments in Devonport before arriving at the Main Beach bar for a drinks and canapés reception with members of the business association. Both Maggie Barry and John Key addressed the event, with the PM taking questions from the floor before spending time talking one-on-one with local business leaders.

Lesley Simpson, Terry Holt, Dianne Hale, Steve Shute, Louise de Marigny, Brodie Proykova, John Key, Greg Young, Maggie Barry.

Maggie Barry, John Key, Dani Clements- Levi.

Lesley Simpson, John Key.

Jackie Reeve and members of her family with John Key and MaggieBarry.

Gary Monk, Dianne Hale, John Key.

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CHRIS POWLEY SINGS FOR HOSPICE NORTH SHORE Multi award-winning New Zealand vocalist Chris Powley featured at a fundraising concert on Wednesday 28th September, to benefit Hospice North Shore. The concert was held at the Windsor Park Baptist Church in Mairangi Bay, with Chris entertaining the crowd by showcasing his incredible vocal power and covering a diverse repertoire of songs, with something to please everyone. The concert raised funds to help Hospice North Shore continue their valuable work in the community, and more fundraising concerts are planned for 2017.

Gwen Speedy, Jan and Marion Schouten, Margaret Buchanan, Marianne Cooper.

Jeanette Mills, Moera O'Donaghue, Celine Stolberger.

Carol Herbert, Chris Powley, Jan Ellin.

David and Maureen Bliss, John McNaught, Dianne Davis.

Joan Hewlett, Margaret Holden, Margaret Clarke.

Jo Anderson, Carol Herbert, Joyce Ward.

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GREAT CLASSICS AT BRUCE MASON CENTRE Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra presented the second of its two 2016 Bruce Mason Centre Great Classics series concerts on 12 October. Invited guests at the preconcert and interval hosting included the TBBA and TBBA sponsors, who mingled with other APO sponsors and supporters. The concert featured Jian Liu, currently Head of Piano Studies at New Zealand School of Music, whose performance of Beethoven's Third Piano Concert was well-received by an appreciative North Shore crowd. The APO returns to Bruce Mason in its 2017 season with mainstage concerts and an APO 4 Kids concert.

Prue Lennox, Terry Holt, Emma Wright, Craig Walsh.

Katrina Gregg, Marc Harris.

Freya Wang, Meina Ni, Fan Zhang, David Qian.

Terry Holt, Prue Lennox, Andria Hibe, Alex Kim, Gautam Atmakuri.

Ronan Tighe, David Fougere, Janet Thomson, Jeanette McKee.

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TAKAPUNA BEACH BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 2016 AGM A good crowd turned out at the Spencer on Byron Hotel for the 2016 Takapuna Beach Business Association AGM. Chairman Julian Brown reported on his first full financial year in the role, as did Terry Holt in his first year as Chief Executive. Both noted the number of events and promotions, 30 in the 12 month period reported on, the Association had initiated or been involved in. They reported with some satisfaction that Takapuna had bucked general retailing trends to show an increase in retail spending and transaction numbers. Julian was re-elected unopposed as Board Chairman; he'll be supported by a committee of Walid Bayouk (Spencer on Byron Hotel), Rob Clark (Simpson Western Lawyers), Christine Clarkson (Lululemon Athletica), Scott Donovan (Life for Men), Brodie Proykova (Frenchie & Co), Steve Shute (The Elephant Wrestler), Lesley Simpson (Berkeley Cinema) and Greg Young (Three Sixty Capital Partners).

Gary Monk, Andrew Hill, Graham Rice.

Martin Richardson, Louise de Marigny, Lesley Simpson, Rob Clark.

Carlton King, Dave Lane, Lesley Lane.

Andrew Hill, Scott Donovan.

Ben Wiltshire, Walid Bayouk, Terry Holt.

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A PIECE OF MY HEART BOOK LAUNCH AT THE BOOKLOVER When it comes to books there is no better place on the Shore than The Booklover in Milford. It was an appropriate venue for the launch of a special book called A Piece of My Heart. The book has been written by seven mothers who have experienced the grief of losing a child. They have collaborated to publish the book in the hope that it will assist others. The book was previewed in the October issue of Channel so we went along to the launch on Wednesday October 5th. The book is available from The Booklover or online at: www.apieceofmyheart.co.nz

Jess Crompton, Terry Allen, Anne Green, Sylvia Simpson and Kenzie Crompton.

Bev Holdsworth, Tom Beran, Rae McGregor.

Adrienne Harris, Johneen Atkinson, Robyn Sievwright.

Steve and Helen Bartley, Julie Cameron, Sue Elliott.

David Atkinson, Oriel and Richard Charmley.

Donna Porter, Catherine Carter, Leanna Schaumkel, Catherine Porter.

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BEAUTY LAUNCH AT MILFORD HAIR DESIGN A celebration was held at Milford Hair Design for the launch of two top beauty brands in the salon. The BrowGal is an international brand well known for the correction, creation and maintenance of eyebrows, and includes a specialised range of products to create beautiful brows. La Biosthetique Belavance makeup is a beauty concept that was founded in Paris and features natural, pure ingredients which are gentle on the skin.

Guests were treated to an amazing 'before and after' transformation with one lucky client receiving a hair colour and styling session, along with a brow and beauty makeover. Spot prizes were given away and guests enjoyed drinks and nibbles while they watched the experts at the salon demonstrate the exciting new products.

Nicolette Bodewes, Patricia Schnauer, Sue Voss.

Georgia and Catherine Watkins.

Alex Reid, Celine Toner.

Catherine Rees, Rosemary Barraclough.

Fleur Noda, Kitty Blackwell, Hannah Petterd.

Irene Ireland, Susan Hall, Jackie Southgate.

Dawn Claydon, Fran Byrne.

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OUT & ABOUT ON THE SHORE

FASHION FOCUS AT TBBA BMW EVENING Shore City centre manager Jan Walker welcomed TBBA members and guests to Shore City's centre court for the latest BMW evening before handing over to fashion blogger and Shore City fashion stylist Caitlin Taylor. Cait started with a warning: Following trends is about choosing the parts of the trend that you like - and adapting them to suit your personal style and body shape. For women, she said, this spring and summer are all about cropped, printed (even floral) bomber jackets, printed fabric for skirts and dresses, and off-the-shoulder tops and dresses. For men and women, "let go of black", she exhorted; showing burgundy chinos, checked shirt and navy jacket as an example of current male style. Everybody can wear everything, she advised; it's just how you wear it.

Jayshree Nayee, Lesley Simpson, Lesley Lane, Dave lane, Gavin Busch.

Liz Hunt, Shelley Graham, Annette Ashton.

Gray Lynskey, Wendy Jefferson, Michelle Bennett.

Lesley McLaren, Charles Davis, John Thatcher, Garry Stewart, Peter Palmer.

Sandra Ivelja, Dianne Hale, Owen Melhuish.

Viv Poppelwell, Michael Borlase, Stepehn Hookway.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Takapuna Tennis Community Play

LES MILLS GRIT Join us every Saturday* over summer for our free LES MILLS GRIT® Cardio classes WHERE: Milford Reserve, Craig Road, Milford WHEN: Every Saturday* over summer TIME: 9.00am-9:30am STARTS: Saturday 29th October 2016

What: Kids’ tennis – all welcome When: Thursday November 3, 10 and 17, 3.15-4pm Where: Takapuna Tennis Club, 5 Bracken Ave

LES MILLS BODYBALANCE

About: Kids can try out tennis for a gold coin donation.

All equipment provided.

Adults: Try our friendly club night, Thursdays 7pm.

More information at takapunatennis.co.nz

Join us every Sunday* over summer for our free LES MILLS BODYBALANCE® classes WHERE: Outside Takapuna Beach Café, Northern Reserve, The Promenade, Takapuna WHEN: Every Sunday* over summer TIME: 10.00am-10:55am STARTS: Sunday 30th October 2016

Tell the Shore about your community events Let the Shore know the what/where/when and why of your community event in our new Community Events page. Advertise your community/fundraising event on our Community Events page and reach 25,500 households and businesses across the Shore. $100 +GST. Email christine@channelmag.co.nz or call 021 765 981

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ST PATRICK’S DAY GOLF CLASSIC CHARITABLE TRUST: News

2016 Fianna Scholarship recipients announced The 2016 recipients of the annual St Patrick’s Day Golf Classic Charitable Trust 'Fianna Scholarships' are Milika Walters and Czar Montecillo of Birkenhead College.

Milika and Czar are attending Outward Bound’s Mind Body & Soul Course early in 2017. Aidan Bennett, Channel Magazine publisher (and also a Trustee of the St Patrick’s Day Golf Classic Charitable Trust) went along to Birkenhead College in late October to meet and chat to Milika and Czar about their upcoming Outward Bound adventure.

Every year a group of people come together for an annual charity golf tournament called St Patrick’s Day Charity Classic which is followed by a charity dinner. This is an event, organised by the Trust, that has taken place every year since 1989. Clearly the Patron Saint of Ireland provides the inspiration for the organisation.

Milika Walters and Czar Montecillo at Birkenhead College.

The tournament is always held in early March, around a week prior to St Patricks Day. Birkdale. Czar plays basketball and football and since being That very first 1989 event was staged as a fund-raiser for in New Zealand has developed a liking for touch. Maths and computer equipment for Carmel College. The Tournament raised PE are his favourite subjects. His amibition is to do something over $6,100 of which $5,000 was passed to Carmel, $595 to the medical when he leaves school, maybe nursing of some kind.

Wilson Home and $500 to Koru Care.

Czar was completely shocked when he was asked by the From that first event the St Patrick’s Day Golf Classic Charitable school, on behalf of the St Patrick’s Day Golf Classic Charitable Trust has continued to raise funds that are used to benefit many areas of the community. In fact, over 28 years it is estimated that in Trust, if he wanted to accept the scholarship to attend Outward Bound. He’s looking forward to it, but hasn’t done anything like excess of $350,000 has been raised and gifted in a variety of ways it before. Milika can’t wait to go on the course. She loves the to worthy recipients. outdoors as her family is very active and often are out in the For the past 13 years the St Patrick’s Day Classic Charitable elements enjoying such things as rock climbing.

Trust has used funds raised to provide what they call Fianna “I think Outward Bound will teach me some really good Scholarships. In 2004 the Trustees decided to do something for habits and may well change me,” said Milika when quizzed the youth of the North Shore by annually sponsoring two Year 12 about what she is in for. “I am sure it will make me a better students from local schools to Outward Bound’s Mind Body and person and I will take many of the things I learn back to school Soul Course at Anakiwa in the Marlborough Sounds.

“We ask the selected school to pick the recipients, with our only with me in 2017.”

For both Czar and Milika this will be their first time to the criteria being that it is unlikely that family circumstances would South Island. It will be a totally new experience for Milika in enable the winners to easily afford the course fees and air fares to particular as she has never been on a plane before.

Anakiwa,” explains St Patrick’s Day Golf Charitable Trust Trustee So where does the name Fianna come from for the James Greenway. scholarship you might ask? The name Fianna derives from the I have been to Birkenhead College twice in recent months and band of warriors led by mythical hero Fionn Mac Cumhaill which love the fact that it has a warmth about it. The kids affectionately call the school “BC”, and you could detect while talking with Milika protected the High King of Ireland in pre-Christian times. Fianna and Czar that they really love the place. Milika says it is like one big applicants underwent initiatory ordeals requiring exceptional family and Czar loves how friendly the place is. Birkenhead College prowess and dexterity. In addition to supreme physical skills, the applicants also needed to be versed in twelve books of poesy. has less than 1000 at the school, his last school had well over Three founders of the St Patrick’s Day Golf Classic Charitable 3000!

Milika and Czar are both in year 12, in my day you called that the Trust remain as trustees 28 years on. They are Patrick Flynn, sixth form. They come from quite different backgrounds. Milika was Gary Monk and Bob Nelligan. I joined them as a new trustee in 2015 along with James Greenway and Jonathan Burton. I am born in New Zealand and told me that her mum is Fijian-Chinese hugely proud to be involved. and her dad in English-Tongan. Milika is one of seven kids – she We will catch up with Czar and Milika again in February after has four brothers and two sisters. They live nearby in Beachhaven. their Outward Bound experience.

Milika plays hockey, loves English as a subject and wants to go to University to study media. She loves the media world.

Czar on the other hand came to New Zealand from the Philipines The 2017 St Patrick’s Day Golf Classic is being held on Friday in 2015. He emigrated here with his mum, dad and brother for the March 10th at North Shore Golf Club. For more information lifestyle and education opportunities. They live near the school in visit: www.stpatricksgolftrust.co.nz

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PERFORMING ARTS NEWS

A round up from The Rose Centre Manager Kath Hair.

The PumpHouse latest from Theatre Director James Bell.

Calling all shower singers…

James Bell

“My singing voice is somewhere between a drunken apology and a plumbing problem.” - Colin Firth This year, The PumpHouse’s Christmas Carols in the Amphitheatre will feature North Shore Chorale and our yet-to-be-formed PumpHouse Community Choir. As the name suggests, the community choir will be made up of locals - that’s you.

If the last time you sang in a choir was at school and you’d rather like to have another go at it, or if you’re a secret shower singer and would like to share your unappreciated gift with the world then get in touch with us.

Absolutely anyone is welcome to join. You don’t need a trained voice. Our choir leader, Charlotte Nicklin will help you stay in tune. All you need to do is to come to rehearsals for a couple of weeks and be available to perform on December 18th.

Please contact julia@pumphouse.co.nz if you wish to join.

Don’t be square, come and see Hair. The legendary 1960s rock musical Hair spawned some of the biggest hit songs of that decade and became the soundtrack of the 20th century counter-culture revolution. The recent Broadway and West End revivals of Hair have packed the houses. It seems the idealistic past of 50 years ago is where everyone wants to be.

Get your groovy self a dose of hippy nostalgia, put some flowers in your hair and let the sunshine in…you know you want to.

Oh by the way, there’s a bit of nudity in the show because that’s the way they rolled back in the '60s. Make love not war etc…

A Chinese Love Story. A Story about A Poet is the third play by Milford writer/producer Yabing Liu of I-start Chinese Theatre. It’s a local love story inspired by the life of a famous Chinese poet Gu Cheng, who lived and eventually died on Waiheke Island. Her script, written in Mandarin, shouldn’t put off non-Mandarin speakers from coming to see the show. The show programme will have a detailed plot allowing anyone to follow the story as it unfolds on stage.

Summer Holiday Drama Programme. After the success of last year’s kid’s drama programme, we’re doing it again this January. You can check out what’s on offer on our website and book your child into the programme online.

The PumpHouse Gift Vouchers. We have some fantastic shows lined up for next year to suit audiences of all ages. If you’re looking for pressie ideas, the gift of live theatre makes a great Christmas present.

Cheers, James Bell

Time to Play

Kath Hair

Now that the sunny weather is here the very popular Preschool Play supported by the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and Devonport Peninsula Trust has moved from The Rose Centre to the outdoors in Windsor Reserve on Tuesdays and Bayswater Park on Thursdays. Our thanks to the community organisations and parents who made the indoor winter playtime so successful.

The National Youth Theatre Company has begun their term four Triple Threat after school classes on Thursdays providing tuition in vocals, drama and dance all in the one location. Enrolments for their January school holiday All Stars programme are now open and can be found at www.nytc.co.nz The Rose Centre’s AGM is to be held on Monday 7th November 7.30pm. All are welcome to attend, we will meet in the foyer for tea and coffee before adjourning to the lounges for our brief annual general meeting. Nominations for the Board are being accepted, please contact info@rosecentre.co.nz for more information.

November in The Rose Centre theatre COMPANY is all about Company Theatre’s ‘One Man Two Guvnors’. Based on the classic Italian comedy, A Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni, this side-splittingly, funny6 British farce "The Mail Daily fu n n i e s t show on the planet", The opened at the National Theatre in

By Richard Kathy Gent London in 2011 to Directed by critical acclaim, then Bean Featuring 60's band The Craze Olding Songs by Grant transferred to the West End and was 12 - 26 NOVEMBER 2016 shortlisted for the WEDS - SAT 8PM SUNDAYS 2PM Evening Standard The Rose Centre, School Road, Belmont Tickets $25 Concessions $20 Best New Play Award Bookings 09 445 9900 or info@rosecentre.co.nz and the Best Night www.companytheatre.co.nz Out Award.

Some of Company Theatre’s most talented actors are joined by the newly formed skiffle band ‘The Craze’ who will play 1960s music in the foyer before the show starts and also feature during the performance itself. Friday 18th and 25th November are 1960s dress up nights so squeeze into your 1960s duds, make up a group and come for a Fun Night out. Season runs from 12 – 26 November but some nights are selling out so early booking recommended!

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November 5 – 19 North Shore Music Theatre presents The legendary 1960’s rock musical Hair Tues – Sat 7.30pm Sun 4pm Sat matinee Nov 19th @ 2pm Adult $35 Senior $30 Student $30 Group 10+ $28 Friend of The PumpHouse $28

November 25 & 26 I-Start Chinese Theatre presents A Story About A Poet A new local play in the Mandarin language Friday 1pm & 7.30pm Saturday 3pm & 7.30pm Adult/Senior $25 Student/Groups 10+ $22 Friend of The PumpHouse $22

November 28th at 7pm PumpHouse Community Choir first rehearsal Thereafter 7pm: 31/11, 5/12, 8/12 Performance date: Singers arrive on Sunday Dec 18 @ 5pm

BOOKINGS:

Ph 489 8360 or www.pumphouse.co.nz The PumpHouse Theatre (off Manurere Ave) Killarney Park, Takapuna. info@pumphouse.co.nz

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What's on at the Vic Welcome to The Vic Devonport. As we say goodbye to spring and enjoy some highly anticipated warmer weather, there are many opportunities to make the most of your summer days at the Vic. Come and taste our delicious, hand-made Devonport Gelato range (with dairy free options) available instore from our brand new gelato cart! And check out our website for a fantastic range of new releases, arthouse cinema and live shows.

See below for details.

Don’t forget our venues are available for private functions, movie screenings, fundraisers, or business meetings, all with licensed bar facilities and catering options. Email info@thevic.co.nz or call (09) 446 0100 for more information.

You can now make a donation of $5 or more at www.thevic.org.nz to help us get new seats or contact the Victoria Theatre Trust on seats@thevic.org.nz if you would like to sponsor a whole seat.

- Your Team at The Vic

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Eating out on the shore

Your guide to the places to eat and meet Dante's Pizzeria, Takapuna

Dante's - A Labour of Love A desire to produce the best and most authentic Italian food was owner Kevin Morris’ motivation when he established Dante’s Pizzeria Napoletana 12 years ago. With his Italian heritage and the commitment to provide Aucklanders with authentic Neapolitan-style pizza, Kevin has poured his energy and passion into creating what has been recognised as the best pizza in Auckland. Dante’s has won Metro’s best pizza award several years running and was the first in New Zealand, and only the second in Australasia, to be recognised for following the specifications that define the Real Pizza Neapolitan. Naples is the original home of pizza and there are strict guidelines which must be followed in order to achieve this accreditation.

The secret to Dante’s success is the time and care that is put into making the perfect pizza. Dante’s sourdough takes a minimum of two days to make and mature; this means the gluten is relaxed and absorbed by the body much more easily. After this, the pizza is opened up and stretched by hand, then prepared using the freshest ingredients and cooked in their hand-made Neapolitan oven that bears the signature of Gianni Acunto (the only of its kind in New Zealand). The pizza cooks for only 90 seconds at a temperature of 400 degrees celsius. This preparation lends the pizza its signature light crispy crust and amazing flavour. Traditional favourites feature strongly on the menu, with Regina Margherita leading the way.

“After perfecting our pizza, our customers were asking us to add pasta dishes to our menu,” says Kevin, “but we decided we would only offer pasta if we could match the high standards we had set with our pizza.” The knowledge of the owners and staff, along with the best quality ingredients has allowed them to achieve this.

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customised to meet our specific requirements, and it has taken some time for us to test ingredients and trial the pasta we produced.

Great pasta is all about the best ingredients, in the right proportions and using the correct cooking methods. We needed to respect the pedigree and history of these dishes.” Kevin’s favourite pasta dish is the Pappardelle Alla Salsiccia, which is served with pork and fennel sausage produced on-site, in a ragu sauce. Other pasta dishes include the classic Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca – capers, olives, anchovies and chili in a tomato sauce, and Spaghetti Ai Gamberoni which features marinated tiger prawns with chilli and white wine, again served in a tomato base made from genuine San Marzano tomatoes sourced from the region around Naples.

Dante’s menu also features starters such as bruschetta and antipasto, salads, and a selection of heavenly Italian desserts including Tiramisu, Affogato and Calzone Nutella - a folded pizza filled with Nutella and strawberries finished with Nutella sauce and icing sugar. Special dishes are also on offer and are changed daily. A selection of high quality Italian wines and beers are available to enjoy with your meal.

A passion for Italian food and an uncompromising quest to produce the best has been a journey which has seen Dante’s set a new standard over the past decade, and can now be enjoyed on the North Shore, at Fortieth & Hurstmere in central Takapuna.

Dante’s Pizzeria Napoletana, Fortieth & Hurstmere, 40 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna 09 486 3668, www.dantespizzeria.co.nz Open Monday to Sunday 10am to 10pm.

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Japanese on the Beach

Eating out on the shore ABOUT US:

Bird on a Wire

Bird On A Wire is a destination for food that is both delicious and nutritious.

Set up by friends who wanted to bring the notion of a local "chicken shop" to Auckland, Bird On A Wire has a location on Hurstmere Road as well as Ponsonby Central.

THE FOOD:

Handmade real food focused around free-range rotisserie chicken, seasonal salads, sandwiches, burgers and sides. Our food is served dine-in or takeaway and we also offer organic espresso, housemade sodas, smoothies, juices and fantastic New Zealand wine and craft beer.

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

Now serving Sawmill Pilsner from Leigh on tap! We are excited to introduce tap beer to our Takapuna store's offering. As the sun gets warmer the beers are getting colder, see you soon for a brew.

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

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Dante's Pizzeria Napoletana ABOUT US:

Dante's Pizzeria Napoletana was established 10 years ago and is well-known for its genuine authentic wood fired pizzas. Dante’s has won Metro's best pizza in Auckland 4 years running, and best in New Zealand in 2015 and 2016. Dante's has now opened a new chapter by introducing freshly made pasta, which is made in-house every morning. We are very proud to be one of the few restaurants in New Zealand and one of the only restaurants in Takapuna to make fresh pasta daily.

THE FOOD:

Authentic, genuine, nutritious, sincere; based on tradition and made with lots of passion and love. With every bite, Dante's takes you to Italy and keeps you there each time you come back to visit.

ABOUT US:

Located in the Main Beach hospitality precinct on The Strand at Takapuna Beach, Tokyo Bay is an internationalclass venue, offering modern www.tokyobay.co.nz Japanese. The diverse menu, created by expert chef Chikara Sato of Tokyo, provides options for all.

THE FOOD:

Tokyo Bay offers modern Japanese cuisine with delicious flavours complemented by Japanese beers, sakes, and great international wines. Priced for the local market; you'll be happy with the value provided for a top class Auckland restaurant.

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

Open Monday to Sunday 10am to 10pm.

Fortieth and Hurstmere, 40 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, 09 486 3668, www.dantespizzeria.co.nz

Open 12noon until late 7 days 20 The Strand, Takapuna Beach 09 390 7188 Book on www.tokyobay.co.nz

We insist you should taste our Fresh Ravioli Crab; in-house made pasta filled with crab meat, buffalo mozarella, garlic, chilli etc and cooked in a shrimp sauce.

Christmas bookings open and filling fast.

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Thyme Restaurant ABOUT US:

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

THE FOOD:

Thyme Restaurant uses in season, fresh local produce to bring you a variety of innovative dishes that satisfy every taste. Try our new a la carte menu with exciting new dishes plus all your favourites.

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

Thyme Restaurant is a great setting for smaller groups to celebrate this festive season. Our Festive Season Set Menu has been designed to satisfy every taste with three different options for your entrée, main and dessert for only $57 + GST per person.

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

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French Rendez-Vous ABOUT US:

Philippe and Claire invite you to come in for a delicious French meal. Choose between BREAKFAST, LUNCH or DINNER, at Auckland's ONLY lakeside café/ restaurant next to the PumpHouse Theatre. We are open for dinner when there is a theatre show on at the PumpHouse; bookings are essential every evening. We love hosting functions, events and parties. Plan your get-together with true French style and hospitality: food, music and staff!

THE FOOD:

Traditional French cuisine for lunch including galette (savoury crêpe); also available for dinner alongside beef bourguignon, and mouth-watering French desserts such as Profiteroles or Sweet Crêpe...

Bon appétit!

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

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ABOUT US:

Drenched in bright colour and spiked with bold Mexican imagery, Mexico is an immersive dining experience inspired by street cuisine and culture of it's namesake nation.

THE FOOD:

Mexico celebrates the vibrant, fresh and lighter side of Mexican cuisine, with a range of authentic and fusion Mexican dishes served to you in a fast paced and energetic atmosphere. The menu is seasonal, changing every 3 months to ensure fresh flavours and produce but with customer favourites becoming a menu staple you'll never have to worry about missing out on Mexico's famous fried chicken.

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER Mexico's Summer menu launches on Monday 7th November! With new dishes like the Plancha BBQ Mole Chicken and the Al Pastor Crispy Pork featuring alongside classics like Mexico's famous fried chicken, this menu is the perfect choice for fresh and seasonal ingredients to go with the warmer weather.

Open Mon to Sun 12 noon - late.

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

Eating out on the shore Le Desir ABOUT US:

Say bonjour to Le Desir!

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

THE FOOD:

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

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

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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.

ABOUT US:

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

THE FOOD:

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

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

Christmas functions held in our charming restaurant with fire place. Book now !

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

Come and enjoy the South American culture and try our beautiful Colombian barbecued meats. Bookings available Sundays to Thursdays.

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

Open Tues to Sun 5pm-Late.

34 Anzac Street, Takapuna, 09 488 0179 www.alforno.co.nz

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

Try our specials this month: Venison steak, or Aged ribeye (450gm).

The Lab Eatery

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ABOUT US:

ABOUT US:

THE FOOD:

THE FOOD:

The Lab Eatery offers a casual yet classy atmosphere for breakfast lunch and dinner.

Mediterranean/European cuisine, adapted to the latest trends and diner preferences by our Turkish chef. From big breakfasts to desserts; sharing plates to main meals. Free Sunday kids’ meals – eggs on toast. Occasional Asian specials reflect our chef’s extensive experience in Japan.

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

Take advantage of our large space and book The Lab Eatery for your private or corporate function.

Open 8am till late six days a week (Tuesday – Sunday) 132 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna www.thelabeatery.co.nz 09 4894496

For more than 20 years we have provided delicious Italian food and friendly service in Takapuna. We make our own fresh pasta, traditional Italian specialities and pizzas, including gluten-free and vegetarian options.

Some of the best dishes on the menu right now include: • Ravioli di vitello Entree (pictured) - pasta envelopes filled with ground beef, served with tomato, fresh basil and garlic • Cervo alla griglia – chargrilled venison cooked medium rare and served with garlic, red onions and mushrooms, in a Madeira wine sauce.

• Pesce All’Uva – fresh fish of the day, pan-fried and garnished with grapes and almonds, flamed in amaretto liqueur.

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

Sakebar Nippon

ABOUT US:

SAKEBAR NIPPON SUSHI TUNNEL Come and see our new addition to the Sake Bar restaurant, our sushi train tunnel - JUST OPENED LUNCH Thursday - Sunday 11.30 - 2pm DINNER Tuesday - Sunday 5.30pm to 8pm Hot Meals also available

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.

Kids under 10 eat free from our kids’ menu on Sundays (one child per adult).

Happy hour 5-6pm Monday-Saturday. $15 Pizza.

BYO wine & fully licensed.

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

Open seven days from 5pm. Botticelli, 8 Anzac Street, Takapuna, 09 488 0991, www.botticelli.co.nz

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

We are now open for lunches from Thurs to Sunday with our full Sakebar Menu and the sushi tunnel.

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Eating out on the shore Photographer: Mahmood Monazahian

Zomer

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ABOUT US:

Located near beautiful Takapuna Beach, Zomer is a Metro Top 50 cafe. Zomer offers brunch, lunch and dinner menus, and tantalising sweet treats and delicious savoury cabinet food fresh daily.

THE FOOD:

Our talented chefs have the expertise to combine a range of exotic flavours with fresh seasonal produce to create beautiful intricate dishes. Each dish creates a unique mouth-watering experience with European and Asian influences.

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

ABOUT US:

Over 25 years experience in Japanese cuisine.

Located on the Esplanade at Campbells Bay beach.

Outdoor dining available. Private functions welcome.

Parking right outside.

THE FOOD: Serving brunch, lunch and dinner. A large selection of food including Japanese tapas, set menus and cafe style big breakfasts with gluten free options. Food is fresh, tasty and served by their friendly staff.

BYO Wine Only.

Christmas is coming.... Are you in need of a venue for your staff Christmas party? Contact us, we can arrange menus to suit your budget and cater for your dietary needs. We can seat groups of 40-45 and can fit 60 people standing for canapes. Give us a call now!

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

Open 7 Days 8am-3pm Dinner from 6pm Thur-Sat 4 The Strand, Takapuna Beach 09 488 7594 BYO wine offered for dinner www.zomer.co.nz

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

Private functions welcome.

ABOUT US:

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

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

THE FOOD:

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

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

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

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

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

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

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

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Elephant Wrestler LET’S EAT:

WHAT’S ON:

Do you love eating out? We love you dining with us and we have some amazing new Daily Food Specials that help you eat out more often. MONDAY 25% OFF all food items after 5pm. Ideal for getting all the flatmates together and out of the house for the night. TUESDAY 2 Course Dinner $25 per person; Bookings are NOT essential. WEDNESDAY Buy one get one free Small Plates from 5pm and Live stripped back covers from 7pm – 10pm. THURSDAY is Meat Your Heart Out and that is an ALL DAY Special: $17.50 for 300gm Rump Steak or ½ Spatchcocked Peri Peri Chook. Then SUNDAY is Kids Eat Free.

FAMILY FUN DAY: Sunday November 27th THE CHRISTMAS EDITION JOIN us for FAMILY FUN DAY with bouncy castle, balloon twisters, face painters, clowns and magicians. The best of both worlds collides.

Wine for Mum & Dad and all that fun for the kids. Yes it’s FREE and Kids still eat Free because it is Sunday!! Runs 12pm – 4.30pm.

FUNCTIONS: We have an awesome offer for any of you who have a small work team but want a big team Christmas Party. http://www.elephantwrestler.co.nz/whats-on/events/ office-christmas-party

ALL BLACKS END OF YEAR TOUR: What a great way to enjoy some Rugby with the entire family. Join us from 8am to enjoy New Zealand vs Ireland on Nov 6th and New Zealand vs France Nov 27th with a delicious breakfast buffet available. Adults $20.00 and kids under 12 $10.00.

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

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ABOUT US: We at the Blankenberge Belgian Beer Café claim to have the BEST Seafood and Butcher’s Block platter on the North Shore.

THE FOOD: Fresh Cleveland Coast Oysters; 1kg Steamed Mussel Tasting Pots and Grilled Mussels, Lemon Pepper Calamari; Salmon & Kumara Stack along with Authentic Flemish Beef and Pea Stew; Belgian Sausages; 500gm Free Range Grass Fed Hawkes Bay Prime Rump; Traditional Belgian Waffles to finish

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Sunday:

$13 one kilo mussels $15 half kilo rump steak $16 half kilo ribs $16 jumbo skewer $15 Sunday roast

Mon – Sun 11.30am – late, Sat- Sun 11.30am-3pm Brunch, 136 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 486 6331 www.belgianbeercafetakapuna.co.nz

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Paper Moon

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ABOUT US:

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THE FOOD:

THE FOOD:

This prime, popular spot on the corner of Beach Road and Montrose Terrace is endlessly abuzz with activity, drawing regulars and visitors alike with its unrivalled standards of hospitality in Mairangi Bay. Chef has changed EntrĂŠe/Main/Dessert and tapas menus with the Chocolate bomb dessert becoming an all-time favourite that you must try.

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

Meadow Fresh CafĂŠ of the year competition has started. Be into win one of five $50 brunches every week, Simply txt 1309 to 3336 to enter your vote or go to www.nzcafeoftheyear.co.nz Christmas bookings have started with our Coastal Room being the perfect space for your private function catering for groups of up to 30 persons seated. Set menus are available with the option of tailoring the menu to suit your function.

Open 7.30am to 11pm Paper Moon, 437 Beach Road, Mairangi Bay 09 479 8872 www.papermoon.org.nz

GPK is a local icon on Hurstmere Road.

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.

Serving up classics such as wood-fired gourmet pizzas, Smoked Chicken Salad, Twice-Cooked Pork Belly, Angus Eye Fillet and other Kiwi favourites, as well as homemade yummy deserts!

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER Still going strong! Spring Express lunch menu. 2 courses with a drink for under $30! Served 12-3pm Mon-Fri. Also our Happy Hour from 4-6pm: tap beers, house wine and even Veuve Clicquot Champagne.

From November, GPK will be serving brunch at weekends. Bookings now being taken for Christmas.

162 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 488 0015 gpktakapuna@gmail.com Also in Albany: 198 State Highway 17, Albany 09 415 0433 gpkalbany@gmail.com

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CAREERS AND TRAINING with Authentic Pilates

Carole Fraser, Tamika Walker and Cynthia Shipley at True Pilates New York.

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Have you thought about becoming a Pilates Instructor?

If you are interested in mind, body and wellbeing, read on…

My name is Carole Fraser and my Pilates journey started in 2000 as a client at Pilates Unlimited Takapuna Beach. I soon found this method of exercise was quite different to anything else I had ever done and, at 41, I had done many types of exercise!

I found myself wanting to do more and more and I felt so good after each session. In 2001 I decided I would like to train to be a Pilates Instructor. The application process for the Romana’s Pilates International Certification is quite rigorous – I worked hard to achieve all elements required and was accepted into the programme.

Many people don’t realise that there was a man named Joseph Pilates who developed the Pilates method of exercise and all its apparatus, which we still use today. During his lifetime the method was called Contrology – the Art of Control.

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Authentic Studio and Training Centre www.romanaspilates.co.nz Contact: Carole Fraser – carole@pilatesunlimited.co.nz

I was lucky to learn the method from teacher trainer Cynthia Lochard, who was a dancer with the New York City Ballet and Bangarra Dance Theatre and trained extensively with Joseph Pilates’ protégé Romana Kryzanowska in New York. I travelled to Sydney to attend the intensive seminars and do 200 observation hours, as well as 200 hours in the Pilates Unlimited studio. To complete my training I then spent six weeks in Seattle at the training centre and apprenticed with some of the world’s best Pilates instructors, including Romana. In 2003, Romana came to Pilates Unlimited and tested my ability to teach and understand the work as Joe Pilates had developed it. I was the fourth person in New Zealand to become certified in this rigorous method of Authentic Pilates.

To fast-forward, I had the opportunity to buy the studio in 2007.

In 2008 I was given the approval by Romana and Cynthia Lochard to train apprentices in New Zealand.

Since 2009, Pilates Unlimited has not only been teaching clients (over 200 clients come to the studio 2-3 times per week), but we have also had 20 people go through this intensive programme here.

One of the great things about this training is that it is internationally recognised so you can teach Authentic Pilates all over the world. Therefore if you wish to travel and teach, there is that option within the Romana’s Pilates Community.

In July, myself and Tamika Walker from Sydney were recognised for our input into the training programme in New Zealand and Australia and we were given the approvals to teach seminars to the next intake of apprentices. To complete this, we both travelled to New York last month to work with Cynthia Shipley, a high-level teacher trainer who trained with Romana and also works closely with Romana’s daughter Sari who was trained by Joseph Pilates.

It was a great experience, very inspirational and we are both excited to share the work and grow the true understanding of what Joseph Pilates developed.

The team of instructors at Pilates Unlimited have all completed the same demanding training programme, bringing their backgrounds in everything from advertising, massage, physiotherapy, tertiary education, personal training, athletics, business owners, and politics to their current careers in Pilates.

So Romana’s Pilates comes with quite a legacy and there is a huge amount involved with training and hence teaching Pilates done the proper way – it’s the real deal!

If you have an interest in exercise and you want to make a difference for people and their wellbeing this could be a good career for you.

For further information call Carole at Pilates Unlimited 09 486 1018 or email carole@pilatesunlimited.co.nz.

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Views from the Beach We hope your taste buds got as good a work out during last month’s Taste of Takapuna as ours did! There were plenty of wonderful dishes and deals to try and plenty of people sharing on social media… congratulations to our lucky winner who won the $500 prize to spend at one of our wonderful participating establishments….we hope that you enjoy your evening out with whoever you choose to join the fun!... Lucky them!

As the weather warms up we turn our beachfront and reserves into an event spectacular with the start of the Harcourts Beach Series, on every Tuesday night, and the Triathlete’s Corner swim/ run series on every Wednesday night as well as the free Les Mills community classes every Sunday, all through until late March 2017 with a small break over Christmas and the new year.

If you love speed, thrills and spills, then the annual Cycling New Zealand Criterium National Championships is for you. This year the event will be held on the afternoon of Sunday 13th November, so you can “bike the bridge” and then watch the excitement of the Criterium while enjoying some genuine Takapuna hospitality.

It’s not all about sport though. We are very lucky to have two wonderful theatres – the Bruce Mason Centre and The Pumphouse – both of which have a wonderful choice of concerts, plays and shows for you to enjoy. You may also like to see a new release movie at The Berkeley Cinema; there are always plenty of options for all ages.

With Christmas approaching it’s a great time to get out and about and enjoy some retail therapy. Whether you are buying for yourself or someone else you’ll find plenty of options in Takapuna and if you spend $20 or more at any participating store you can go into the draw to win one of five $2000 Christmas shopping sprees.

Yes, 5 lucky winners will each get to spend $2000 in 2 hours, just before Christmas! You have to be in to win!

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We hope you love Takapuna as much as we do and look forward to seeing you out and about enjoying yourself sometime soon.

Strong Spines Supporting Hospice

From 7 - 25 November 2016, Chiropractic Touch in Takapuna is focusing on the health and wellbeing of our local community while supporting Hospice North Shore.

This is an opportunity to have your spine and nervous system checked for only a $30 donation to charity. For that, you will receive a full in-depth 40 minute initial consultation with one of our New Zealand trained Doctors of Chiropractic – valued at $85. Your body will love you for it, with all proceeds donated to Hospice North Shore. You can contact them on 09 4888 001.

Upcoming Takapuna Events: 01 November 2016 – 21 March 2017: Harcourts Beach Series – Takapuna Beach 02 November 2016 – 29 March 2017: Triathlete’s Corner swim/run series – Takapuna Beach 06 November 2016 – 26 March 2017: Les Mills free outdoor community classes – Takapuna Beach 05 – 19 November: Hair, The Rock Musical – The Pumphouse 05 November: Celtic Illusion – Bruce Mason Centre 07 – 25 November: Chiropractic Touch – Strong Spines Supporting Hospice 10 - 20 November: NZ Sculpture OnShore, Fort Takapuna 13 November: Criterium National Championships – Takapuna Beach 13 November: Bike the Bridge 19 November: John Rowles – Bruce Mason Centre 25-26 November: A Story about a Poet – The Pumphouse 26 November: The ABBA Show – Bruce Mason Centre 26 November & 3 December: Telling our stories, writing workshop – Takapuna Library 01 December: The Nutcracker – Bruce Mason Centre 05 December – 22 December: The Santa Claus Show – The Pumphouse 10 December: Takapuna Beach Christmas Carnival

PLATINUM SPONSORS: The Takapuna Beach Business Association appreciates the support of our Platinum sponsors…

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

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TAKAPUNA BEACH BUSINESS ASSOCIATION NEWS

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Takapuna Beach is an enviable place to work. This month we chat to some of the people who love working by the beach and whose businesses are proud to get behind Takapuna Beach Business Association.

Doug Cockroft, Eagle Technology Sum up your business in one sentence Drive better business results – Eagle Technology helps businesses make better decisions and work smarter with optimised geographic information systems and cloud-based IT solutions.

What’s most exciting you about your business right now?

Engaging with new customers and finding new ways to add value to our long-term local government, government, commercial and not-for-profit customers.

What do you love about working in Takapuna?

Beach, atmosphere, variety of entertainment in one defined space.

What is your number one piece of business advice?

Your products and solutions are nowhere near as interesting or important as your client’s specific business problems so don’t talk, listen!

With John Rowles performing and ABBA, Grease and Hair revivals all on in Takapuna in November, there’s an opportunity to think back to your youth or to think forward should you choose – what show would you most like to see performed in Takapuna, and why?

ABBA, because my Grandma had their complete collection and we used to hear the catchy songs every time we visited. So it brings back comforting memories.

Doug Cockroft

Aidan Bennett, Benefitz Sum up your business in one sentence.

We design, produce and manufacture a range of items that help with the communication process.

What’s most exciting you about your business right now?

The need to be agile. We operate in a rapidly changing world with the communications sector probably the one that is changing the quickest. The challenge around this is what makes business exciting. In our business if you stand still you’ll get run over.

What do you love about working in Takapuna?

We are a sponsor that’s based in Constellation Drive but we do lots of work in and around Takapuna and I live in Takapuna. It’s such a vibrant place and has so much going for it – the beach, the eateries, the retail, the people – we love it!

What is your number one piece of business advice?

For Takapuna people, it’s embrace change. We can’t sit still. The fact is this area is changing and while we do need to preserve things that are dear to our hearts we also need to prepare for the future and that means change and ensuring we are creating infrastructure that can cope with the growth.

With John Rowles performing and ABBA, Grease and Hair revivals all on in Takapuna in November, there’s an opportunity to think back to your youth (or to think forward should you choose) – what show would you most like to see performed in Takapuna, and why?

Hello Sailor live at the Mon Desir! Unfortunately that’s not going to happen now with two of the sailors now gone as well as the venue!

Aidan Bennett

Jimmy O’Brien, Colliers Sum up your business in one sentence Colliers International is a full service commercial property company. Our team of specialist brokers lease and sell retail, industrial and commercial properties and we work with tenants to find them the best possible fit for their business.

business with local Takapuna people and often get business just bumping into them on the street.

What’s most exciting you about your business right now?

We meet a very wide range of interesting people in our day to day job and we often create very long term relationships with them. Our market is very active at present, so we are meeting a lot of people.

With John Rowles performing and ABBA, Grease and Hair revivals all on in Takapuna in November, there’s an opportunity to think back to your youth or to think forward should you choose – what show would you most like to see performed in Takapuna, and why?

Growing up in the ’70s and ’80s I would probably have a hard choice between all of those. I would find it hard to resist singing along with the ‘Greased Lightning’ song.

What do you love about working in Takapuna?

Our office is very close to a bunch of great restaurants, shops, the beach and to my home. We do a lot of

What is your number one piece of business advice?

Don’t hide behind emails. Pick up the phone and talk to people!

Jimmy O'Brien

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FREESUMMER HEALTH & FITNESS With Les Mills Takapuna

Making Exercise A Habit

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Most people are aware of the benefits of fitness and would like to exercise on a regular Claire Bellingham. basis. Some people consistently manage it and some people don’t. Often it’s the busiest ones who manage to find the time.

The key to exercise success is consistency of habit. A habit involves a three step loop in the brain – trigger, then routine, then reward. If you regularly attend a class every Monday and Friday you will come to expect the sense of feeling prepared for the weekend and re-set after the weekend. You’ll start to feel short-changed the sense of achievement if you miss your class. The brain loves consistency and fixed patterns are a way to save effort. Regular gym-goers don’t debate whether they should go to the gym any more than they debate whether they should clean their teeth each morning; workouts are just a fact of life. They don’t use up precious emotional energy summoning willpower to get to the gym, they attend on autopilot and use mental capacity for other tasks.

There are many ways you can help convert activities into robust habits. Be practical about the number of times you can realistically put aside your responsibilities to get to the gym.

Try to exercise at the time of day that suits your energy levels and temperament and pay close attention to the triggers that consistently derail your routine. Work to create habits that don’t constantly get broken. It might be helpful to go to the gym before work so that the day can’t get in the way. But if you’re not a morning person then after work may be best for your temperament. Many people find it easier to attend the gym straight from work rather than stopping in at home first and risking being caught by the couch.

The best starting point for strong habits is choosing exercise you enjoy. An optimal exercise plan is useless if you can’t force yourself to adhere to it; it’s more difficult to create a habit loop where you can’t seem to get to the reward. It’s natural to enjoy some types of exercise more than others and you might need to choose the path of least resistance to make a start. Select the type of exercise you find easiest, put it on the weekly schedule and invite a friend to join you. Or choose a professional accountabilibuddy and engage a PT for a short burst of sessions to kickstart your confidence.

Routines are easier to transition to habits if they are convenient.

Regular gym-goers tend to own comfortable gym clothing and practical gym accessories. Their gym bag is well stocked, their shoes are fit for the purpose and their drink bottle doesn’t leak. This is the time of year when people start to ask what you’d like for Christmas, give some thought to what sorts of gifts could support your exercise habit.

The change of season is a great time to put some positive patterns in place. Things you do irregularly remain difficult and things you do regularly become easy - motivation gets you started and momentum carries you forwards. Consistent healthy habits make your life simpler and better.

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BCG.NET.NZ OR Les Mills Takapuna, Rooftop Level, Shore City, Takapuna 0800 LES MILLS lesmills.co.nz clairebellingham.co.nz PHONE-09 488 6000 Subject to weather conditions check out facebook.com/lesmillstakapuna claire@clairebellingham.co.nz

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GRIT® Every Saturday 9.00am – 9.30am Milford Reserve

BODYBALANCE® Every Sunday 10.00am -10.55am The Promenade, Takapuna

*Subject to weather conditions - check out facebook.com/lesmillstakapuna

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Two-tier and three-tier stands for hire for any festive function! Decorate with regular and/or mini cupcakes!

Options to custom colour icing to match any theme.

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REPERTOIRE

Adding The Edge - in seasonless style Sanggria Dress $298.90 Corner Lake & Northcroft Road, Takapuna 09 484 0087 repertoire.co.nz

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MORART

Kiwiana Xmas Bunting - 4 metres $24.90 Tania Wolfkamp coasters $6.90 each, mix and match your own set! Lots of different designs to choose from!

MorArt, The Milford Centre, 24 Milford Road, Milford, 027 46 111 48, 09 489 3170 facebook.com/morartnz

NEXT DOOR GALLERY

This beautiful Pounamu Heart Pendant is a piece to treasure forever. Carved from South Island Greenstone. See more at www.nextdoorgallery.co.nz.

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

FLORIENNE

Oh Christmas tree..oh Christmas tree - available in 3 sizes from $20.

60A Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna 09 486 6438 florienne.co.nz

CRAVEHOME

Cravehome is your one stop Christmas shop with gifts for all ages and stages! Visit us in Birkenhead or shop online.

Lumojo Honey from $19.90 Monstera Cushion $73 30 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead 09 419 9535 cravehome.co.nz

LIBBY'S FINE JEWELLERY

“Big girls” layering at Libby’s Fine Jewellery add a little something more to make Christmas day sparkle even more!

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

MAGAZINE CLOTHING

Beautiful Geisha Girl Kaftan (available in Black/Gold and White/ Gold) Dress it up or down, perfect for any occasion. $169.

4 Bryon Avenue, Takapuna 09 488 0406 www.magazineclothing.co.nz

HOMAGE

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by Bauer Pottery of Southern California. Coming to Homage this December just in time for Xmas..

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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Quinovic, Takapuna

OPTOMETRY Haydon Optometrists, Takapuna

Haydon, of Haydon Optometrists, Have you got your Property David shares some shades for on the water...

Inspections taken care of? The Catch of the Day The Ingoing Inspection – this is the most important inspection for a rental property whether it is completed by your appointed Property Manager or as the Property Owner, as it sets the foundation for the remainder of the tenancy and condition of the property.

You rely on this inspection at the end of the tenancy, so it is vitally important that you get this right from the beginning in order to avoid having an exiting tenant say those words “It was better when I moved out than it was when I moved in”!

The following are some simple steps to ensure you have this process right from the beginning of the tenancy: • Confirm property is vacant and ready for the tenant when completing the ingoing inspection • Ensure any required cleaning, repairs or maintenance has been completed to the best standard possible prior to the inspection.

• Ensure all keys, security swipes and remotes for the property are in working order and are the correct items.

Properties with pools and/or gardens. To ensure these are kept to a reasonable standard and care, discuss or incorporate into your Tenancy Agreement the cost of having a professional maintain them. It needs to be clearly outlined in your tenancy agreement which party is responsible for gardens, lawns, hedges, pool – avoiding any disputes during or at the end of the tenancy.

Furnished Properties. It is vital that a complete detailed Chattels Inventory is drawn up ready to be presented to the incoming tenant.

Chattels Inventory and Conditions Report. The chattels/inventory and conditions report needs to be handed over to the Incoming Tenant at the time of collection of keys and signing of the Tenancy Agreement.

“We at Quinovic Takapuna carry out Ingoing Inspections prior to every tenancy. A comprehensive Chattels and Conditions Report is drawn up alongside photos of every item and the condition of the property. These reports are handed to the tenants and we are making sure the condition is agreed on upon start of the tenancy,”. says Janine McCormick, Business Development Manager at Quinovic Takapuna.

Following on from the ingoing inspection, regular routine inspections are a major part of managing your property. At Quinovic Takapuna, every property is inspected on a quarterly basis – starting with the first routine inspection within the first 4 weeks of the tenancy and quarterly thereafter!

Janine informs that, “At Quinovic Takapuna, we make recommendations on upcoming maintenance to ensure our landlords can prepare and plan for upcoming costs. Staying on top of your smaller maintenance issues assures costs are kept as low as possible and improve your return on investment. With every routine inspection our landlords receive a comprehensive and detailed report including photos, making sure they get to see inside their property; even during a tenancy.”

Janine urges investment property owners to make contact to take up a special offer for the month of November “A no obligation free Investment Property Health Check and Rental Appraisal” Speak with the property management experts and leave it to us.

For more information call Janine McCormick at Quinovic Takapuna; 09 390 4277, 021 844 531 or email janine@quinovic-takapuna.co.nz

DON’T TAKE CHANCES WITH YOUR VALUABLE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ASSETS - ENJOY THE PEACE OF MIND THAT COMES WITH QUINOVIC’S PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICE.

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As the weather starts to warm up our attention turns to all things outdoors, we at Haydon’s have turned our attention to the David Haydon many boaties we are starting to see heading off from the North Shore.

There are so many ways to enjoy our beautiful coastline and the new range of Maui Jims can cater for all of them, but here we turn our focus to those of you who enjoy fishing.

An exceptional pair of sunglasses, with outstanding technology and quality, should be a part of any fisherman’s kit. When you are looking forward to a full day on your favourite riverbank or out on the boat, you need to be able to rely on a pair of sunglasses to deliver excellent vision, comfort and protection.

Here is what to consider when buying sunglasses: Frame quality and comfort. When it comes to frame materials, Maui Jim has created a practical, stylish range, using materials suited to the environment. Titanium and Morel metal frames are designed to withstand harsh salt and freshwater conditions, while lightweight nylon and acetate frames are lighter weight. Features such as sprung hinges give added strength, wide sides and facial wrap give excellent cover and protection from our harsh sun. Maui Jim provides a twoyear warranty and amazing after sale service.

A lens for all conditions. When considering which lens to choose for your fishing conditions, the Maui Jim family of lenses has it all, but polarising is the key word. Not all polarised lenses are made equal. Some sunglasses use a polarising adhesive field, which can be less effective from some angles, and increases the risk of warping or distorting over time. Maui Jim’s PolarisedPlus2 lenses use multilayer technology with the polarisation “embedded” in the lens, which combined with waterproof, grease repelling, anti-reflective and scratch resistance coatings, creates a superior sunglass. Lenses are available in a choice of colours.

Maui HT is an excellent choice for changing light conditions, increasing clarity and contrast, boosting colours and giving great visibility, allowing increased colour perception. Eye strain is reduced, as glare is absorbed. Excellent for river fishing in low light conditions when other lenses would be too dark to see the fish under the surface.

HCL Bronze and Maui Rose are great colours for full sun or overcast conditions. The warm, bronze tint works well to enhance contrast in murky waters. Both the bronze and the rose give high contrast needed for fishing in freshwater, be it fly, lake or stream fishing.

Neutral grey is a good base colour when fishing offshore, for intense, open ocean light.

Combining any of these lens colours with Maui Jim’s Bi-Gradient mirror ensures maximum glare protection, the anti-reflection coating absorbs bounce back glare. And whether you need a vision correction or not, Maui Jim has an option to suit.

Come in to Haydon Optometrists to view the latest Maui Jim collection and try this outstanding range for yourself. Gift with purchase, while stocks last.

Haydon Optometrists, 159 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Ph: 09 489 5232 Fax: 09 486 5179 haydon@clear.net.nz www.haydons.co.nz

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Holiday Tower Lalicious Holiday Tower The luxurious Holiday Tower includes an assortment of three decadent 2oz whipped Sugar Scrubs in a clear branded tube with a festive red ribbon to top it off.

Experience a body treatment like no other. Pure Sugar Cane crystals gently slough away dry skin cells to reveal a youthful and even skin tone.

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3 Wise Men's famous, any 3 shirts for 3 hundy deal now includes their new range of short sleeve shirts, raw selvedge denim jeans and a huge range of merino knitwear.

Head in and see the team at 6 Hurstmere Road Takapuna, or visit 3 Wise Men's 24/7 online store at www.3wisemen.co.nz

6 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Mon-Fri: 9am - 6pm, Sat: 9am - 5pm, Sun: 10am - 5pm 09 4898252 www.3wisemen.co.nz

Cold-pressed Coconut and Sweet Almond Oils nourish and deeply moisturize, leaving skin deliciously soft. Discover luminous skin from head to toe with these all natural, paraben-free delicious scrubs. $39.50

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Summer Travel Kit COOLA Organic Travel Set includes a quartet of our most popular luxury suncare must-haves, all in TSA approved carry-on sizes! Our high-performance products protect and nourish the skin with vitamins and age-defying antioxidants, while remaining free of parabens, paba, nano-particles, petroleum and phthalates. All in a reusable, travel-friendly and limited edition COOLA travel clutch!

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Stow Lockets

Tell your precious story with Stow Lockets Stow lockets available in yellow gold, rose gold and silver Lockets priced from $155 and charms from $33 see the full range at www.charltonjewellers.co.nz

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Flying Saucers Its fashion clothing, jewellery, shoes, bags, gorgeous greeting cards and more, make Flying Saucers fabulous for festive buying. These Kirstin Ash pieces come in beautiful gift boxes. Pop in to look at the whole range!

Upper Level, Shore City, Takapuna www.flyinggsaucers.co.nz 09 486 0848

Lejose Fashion Now in store - an exquisite collection of fashion and accessories from top international labels such as Ted Baker, Versace and Patrizia Pepe.

Lejose Fashion House Shop 2E, McKenzies Precinct, 29 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 486 3112 www.lejosefashion.co.nz

The Book Store

The Book Store is the destination for anyone who loves books, or those looking for a thoughtful gift for the book lover in their life. The Book Store also has a gorgeous range of gift wrap, cards, and gift stationery to make the gift of books really special this festive season.

The Book Store, 61 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, 09 488 7244.

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Painted Bird

Now available at Painted Bird, Japanese hairsticks in a range of beautiful designs.

The perfect gift, from the home of vintage fashion on the North Shore.

Gift vouchers available

Painted Bird, 164 Kitchener Road, Milford, www.paintedbird.nz

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CHANNEL COVER FEATURE: NZ Sculpture OnShore 2016

Friends of Women's Refuge Trust members. Trisha Whiting, Sally Dewar, Liz Darlow, Jill Goddard, Sue Harvey, Rhonwen Dewar, Pennie Kennings, Tania Stewart, Dorothy McHattie (chairperson).

Behind the scenes at NZ Sculpture OnShore When you attend NZ Sculpture on Shore this year, bear this in mind: this exhibition is not only a hugely successful arts event with a 20 year history. It is also a biennial fundraiser for Women’s Refuge, raising $180,000 in 2014 and aiming even higher this year. Your attendance and any purchases you make go directly to supporting the 35 Women’s Refuges across the country.

What makes this direct contribution possible, and what perhaps goes unseen as you and more than 20,000 others flock to Fort Takapuna in Narrow Neck in mid-November is the level of volunteer support that goes into making the event a success.

The volunteer effort starts with the Friends of Women’s Refuge Trust, the members of which are all volunteers, and extends to the NZ Sculpture OnShore Board, the hundreds of volunteer workers who come on board for each event, Devonport Rotary, and beyond.

Sally Dewar, chair of the NZ Sculpture OnShore board, is one of two trustees of the Friends of Women’s Refuge Trust who is also on the board. A conversation with her reveals the depth and breadth of the volunteer effort, and the professionalism of the trust and board in managing and planning for the engagement of the volunteer “workforce”.

The Friends of Women’s Refuge Trust is the core group, she explains. It began the event in Genevieve and David Becroft’s garden in 1996. It owns NZ Sculpture OnShore as a fundraising

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vehicle for Women’s Refuge. “We are trying to bolster the core funding, and augment what every refuge raises in its own community,” says Sally.

Last year, through a partnership with The Warehouse, the value of some of the money was multiplied to the extent that every refuge received kits with nighties, pyjamas and slippers for the children; in the past money has been used for towels and sheets.

This year, a special counselling fund is being set up for women who will benefit from intensive support. “We also print self-help books,” Sally notes. “All of these things benefit all the refuges.”

Many members of the Trust, like Sally, have started their involvement through volunteering at NZ Sculpture OnShore.

Shoulder-tapped by Lenore Sumpter, one of the exhibition’s founders, Sally started in 2006 by helping with the children’s sculpture exhibition. After two years she was asked to organise the front gate (ticket and catalogue sales), and then to join the Board to undertake sponsorship. “And now here I am, chair of the board!”

Once the funds from an exhibition are distributed, usually within four or five months of the event, the trustees undertake a review and decide whether to tackle NZ Sculpture OnShore again. They then mandate the board of NZ Sculpture OnShore, a limited liability company with charitable status, to run the event.

The board, also voluntary, is made up of seven professionals with

Fort Takapuna, Devonport Thursday 10th – Sunday 20th November

expertise across a range of fields (among them finance, law, arts management and curatorial experience, and sponsorship). Their responsibilities include overall strategy, hiring and managing staff, determining budgets, and marketing and promotional strategy; their role is to ensure the success and sustainability of the event.

The board was created in 2008 after the sixth exhibition, as the Friends of Women’s Refuge Trust realised that to develop the event further, it needed professional expertise. At the same time, they created core professional (part time) staff roles for the first time. That small paid group now includes curators Ross Liew and Anna Hanson, operations manager Amanda Wright, Kim Shaw (artist liaison), and Nic Russell (marketing and communications).

The board meets monthly and has regular meetings with staff.

In the year when no exhibition takes place, the board is as busy as in an exhibition year, working on strategy, budgets, sponsorships and funding, and engaging staff.

The Trust members, despite handing over management of the event to the board, are much more than figureheads: in the delivery year, they “take off their trust hats and start wearing their volunteer hats”. They begin early in the year, recruiting (often shoulder-tapping) up to 250 volunteers, who will be on site for the duration of the exhibition, and before and after it closes.

The Trust and its volunteer recruits look after front gate ticketing. They act as the ambassadors and guides who are “out there on site all day and in all weathers talking to people about the art work and doing the guided tours”. They make up the youth and education team who meet and greet schools and deliver the school tours. They look after the underground fort exhibition created by students from 18 schools. They manage the Kidzone where children and their families can do the family trail and get involved in hands-on activities with the artists at weekends. They assist with marketing and publicity – gaining permissions and putting up billboards, creating event listings, and working social media. And they manage and staff the art sales and indoor gallery shop. As an aside, don’t skip this as an art experience – several of the works are maquettes of the large outdoor sculptures; the rest are selected by the curators to complement the outdoor exhibition.

In each of these areas a volunteer manager is appointed, with as many volunteers assigned to assist as are available. This is where the experience of the Trust in corralling support becomes Dion Hitchens's work: 'Children of Light'. important to the ongoing success of the event. With an eye to succession, younger volunteers are paired with those with more experience, and volunteers are assigned to tasks where their skills When you do something on a volunteer basis you invariably have far more people involved than you would if you were offering can be best used. Basic training takes place ahead of the event paid work. So communication is absolutely critical and one of and on the job. the biggest challenges for the organisation, because we’re all volunteers, and nobody is sitting in an office.”

Then there’s the “whole succession planning thing”. “We’ve definitely got better at that,” Sally comments. After the 2012 event, the question of succession planning came to the fore. The result was the creation of a structure with volunteer supervisors and team leaders, and encouragement for existing leaders to consider their own role and identify and support people who might be ready to take over when they step down.

“The way the Trust operates with volunteers means that it retains its grassroots community values,” says Sally. “Companies spend thousands developing a company culture. Ours is purely founded on people coming together to help others less The fourth arm of the volunteer effort is Devonport Rotary. fortunate than themselves who through violence find themselves Parking management for an event expecting more than 20,000 in a dire situation in their lives. When you look at the volunteer visitors, the majority at weekends, is no mean task. “Devonport Rotary, bless their cotton socks,” says Sally, “do all the parking and demographic, many have an interest in art, but all of them want to do something for the cause. That’s what unites them; traffic management. They’re there guiding people in, and digging they are giving their time freely for a cause. And that generates them out of the mud, because it’s always wet at some stage!” extraordinary goodwill.”

“It’s really a cast of thousands,” she says of the volunteer With the exhibition just a few weeks away as we talk, Sally is workforce. “It’s not just a set number of people who are there day pulling together last minute details and planning for a volunteer in and day out over ten days. You have hundreds of people who orientation evening the next day. But she also knows that when she say I can spare you three sessions on these days at these times.

With the exhibition just a few weeks away as we talk, Sally is pulling together last minute details and planning for a volunteer orientation evening the next day.

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turns up on site on day one, “it’s going to be such a lovely time”.

For Sally, highlights will be the opening night gala evening and A New Light. The gala evening, she says, “is always an extraordinary night; It just gives you goose-bumps. We are finally here; this is the culmination of 18 months of hard yards…. And there’s always a bit of a buying frenzy.”

A New Light, the new twilight event, melds traditional sculpture, illuminated and light sculptures, and live music.

Sally’s also excited to see how Ross and Anna, as new curators, have stamped their personalities on the selection and positioning of works in delivering on their brief from the board to create a “snapshot of contemporary art”.

“This is all new works. They’ve convinced 100 artists to create new – and large scale – works. Jonathan Organ and Jessica Pearless’s work is just amazing – they are doing seven great panels. And Joshua Ollie’s ‘Gentle Man’ is a huge piece of stone that’s been carved into a hand, holding a daisy. It’s an exquisite concept.”

The Trust, the Board, the volunteers, sponsors, patrons and donors are critical to NZ Sculpture OnShore’s success. So too are the artists. Just as critical is our attendance. Sally’s word to anyone who is thinking of coming: “Bring ten others with you!

Bring your friends! And if you’re thinking of volunteering, it is not hard work. It can be such fun. Just come and enjoy.”

Nicholas Boyd works on his sculpture in his Devonport studio.

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NZ Sculpture OnShore – Fort Takapuna, Vauxhall Road, Narrow Neck Thursday 10th – Sunday 20th November 9am-6pm daily, plus evening events. Day ticket prices $15 adult, $8 child; family prices also available. Gala tickets $85. A New Light $30.

For more information and tickets visit www.nzsculptureonshore.co.nz

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CHANNEL PEOPLE I Love What I Do: Matthew Floyd

Matt’s mad for Botticelli!

Matthew Floyd is a born and bred Shore boy. He works at Botticelli Restaurant in Takapuna and lives in Campbells Bay. Matt’s had a varied career including being an accounting assistant, custodian of Rannoch (home to Sir James Wallace, New Zealand’s largest private art collector) and personal assistant to Stewart Harris (Australasia’s top interior designer and also the judge on The Block TV series). He says the diversity is something he’s enjoyed. Matt sat down with Channel Magazine's Courtney Bennett this month to talk Italian food and why he loves his work.

Courtney Bennett: How would you describe what you do to people?

Matthew Floyd: I love to captivate people’s tastes and senses by providing them with quality Italian cuisine. Seeing someone’s reaction to how much they enjoy a dish can be priceless.

CB: What’s the best part about working at Botticelli?

MF: The variety of customers you deal with on a daily basis. Most of them are returning customers and to see their faces so often you must be doing something right!

CB: You’ve been working there for a while, what keeps you there?

MF: Genuinely the customers, I love the interaction and feedback and constantly finding ways to make improvements. And of course the food!

CB: What’s the best part about your job?

MF: Botticelli and its staff are like a second family to me. I really enjoy working with the people around me and I have been doing it for quite a while. Being able to share that knowledge when training new staff is highly rewarding.

CB: What’s your dream meal and why?

MF: I love to eat out a lot. It helps you to make improvements within what you do but nothing beats home cooked nachos! Something that’s always my go-to comfort food on a day off.

Matthew Floyd

CB: What sets Italian food apart from the rest?

MF: Definitely its history. Some of the recipes are older than New Zealand and are enjoyed all around the world. It's great to see tradition continually passed down through food.

CB: What does a typical day look like for you?

MF: Long and tiring usually – from the morning until late involving a lot of shopping, prepping and cooking.

CB: What skills does it take to work in restaurants?

MF: You need to think extremely fast and make decisions yet be able to remain calm and focused. Also customer service is a huge part so the more social you are the better!

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

MF: Tough question. I love what I do and not really sure what I would change it for I find law very interesting so maybe be a lawyer!

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SHORE SINGERS Annual Concert, Takapuna

Shore Singers and Rolling Rivers For the last 41 years, one of the North Shore’s longest established choirs has entertained audiences at its popular annual concerts and through performances at retirement villages and other venues throughout Auckland.

This year, under conductor Beth Donnell, the choir will present its 2016 Annual Concert “Rolling Rivers” at St. Georges Presbyterian Church, 2, The Terrace, Takapuna at 2pm on SUNDAY 20th November. Tickets are $20 - free for children - and proceeds go towards raising funds for The Neurological Foundation of New Zealand. The choir is known for its wide repertoire and the concert includes classical melodies, opera favourites, folk music, and musical show numbers. “There is something for all musical tastes.

Audiences have commented on our variety of styles, which always come with a few surprises,” says Choir Chairman Kerry Johnstone.

The concerts have always included talented guest artists, often featuring young local singers and musicians. This year is no exception, with acclaimed North Shore violinist Shauno Isomura being joined by 15 year-old Alexandra Reekie, an already established and talented accordionist who has played across New Zealand and taken part in overseas competitions.

Last, but not least, at the end of the concert the audience will enjoy a splendid afternoon tea. Be sure to book your tickets now!

Phone Brenda Heywood on 09 418 1915 to reserve your seat.

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WINE: with Glengarry Takapuna & Devonport

The Vast and Expanding World of Fine Champagne During my travels over the last few years, I have tried a number of different Grower Champagnes and found, each time, myself captivated. Armed with loads of research and recommendations, I headed to the Champagne region last year to visit a selection of growers. My time there was fascinating, delving into the depths of the region, village variation, grower diversity and checking in on the consistency of the big names.

The result is an exceptional collection of new Champagnes on our shelves now, with even more due before Christmas.

All adding to what was already an extensive range of quality Champagne.

Whilst I learnt so much there, the striking take-home was that there’s so much more to the world of Champagne and it’s a region on the move.

The term Grower Champagne refers to a producer who owns the vineyards, grows the grapes and makes their own wine.

Champagne farmers. There have always been Grower Champagnes produced in Champagne and many of those, which we are now importing, have been making Champagne for many generations.

So what’s changed that these producers are now exporting and gaining attention worldwide? It’s a question that I posed to many a Champenoise whilst there, the response as you’d expect – varied.

It could be that there are now more growers, they are working collectively and as such have a far stronger voice and have become somewhat of a movement. Another school of thought proposed is that consumers are looking for something different, an individual voice and character; these wines are loaded with that. Popularity has certainly increased in the UK and in places like New York to a level where there are many top wine lists that are now 100% Grower Champagnes.

The CIVB reports that there’s a total of 15,000 growers in Champagne; of this, 3,200 pack and sell their Champagne. The balance will sell to the Négociants or are part of a co-operative.

The result is four different categories of Champagne produced: • Récoltant-Manipulant a grower; someone that owns the land, tends it, makes the wine and sells it.

• Coopérative-Manipulant – a co-operative of growers; this is where a number of growers bring their grapes together and the cooperative makes and sells the wine.

• Négociant-Manipulant – a négociant house that may own some land and grow grapes, though will also purchase grapes.

• Then you have buyers own brands which are made generally by one of the big houses.

Liz Wheadon

So is small better? These Grower Champagnes are certainly very interesting and quality fine wines. The conclusion I came to in Champagne though is that there are all these categories that have so much to offer, they just offer different things. It’s not about better; it’s about diversity. The big houses, the Négociants, have the skill, resource and hundreds of years of experience to ensure consistency in quality, year in year out. Let’s face it, you try a bottle of Veuve NV in Auckland and then in New York and you know what you are getting - it’s Veuve. Whether it’s buying a bottle for a special occasion or it is buying a bottle just because it’s Friday, having something that you know and love is just perfect. As for the Growers, these are very individual expressions, wines of character and personality. So looking for something different, these are going to be just the right thing.

Grower Champagnes do tend to represent excellent value for money. This in itself could be linked to the relative obscurity in the international market until recently; one thing that Grower Champagnes don’t do a lot of is marketing. Their focus is purely on growing the best fruit and producing the best wine; they are farmers.

Without the additional layers of cost, these are well priced wines.

You don’t have to take our word for it though (although given the experience, you certainly can). We’ve put together a series of Grower Champagnes tastings around Auckland; I’ll be hosting some and Regan, our Fine Wine Consultant, the others. So come along, taste the wines and you’ll quickly fall in love with Grower Champagnes as much as we have. www.glengarry.co.nz/tastings www.glengarry.co.nz

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DOES MY CHILD NEED ‘BRACES’ ?

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

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

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

How do I know if my child needs braces?

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

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

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

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

What are the different treatment options?

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

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

How much does a set of braces cost?

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

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

DR SHAZ MACAVOY Specialist Orthodontist

DClinDent (Orth), MPhil (Orth), BDent, BPharm Hons

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TAKAPUNA GRAMMAR BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE: News

MAGGIE BARRY: North Shore MP

Shore Matters with MP Maggie Barry

Maggie Barry.

Countdown to Christmas Carnival Takapuna Grammar School is very pleased to have many of its students involved with and supporting the Takapuna Beach Business Association Christmas Carnival on Saturday 10th December from 11am until 4pm.

The Bandwagon Stage will be parked in Hurstmere Road and will host a variety of acts during the day. From 3pm some very talented Takapuna Grammar School students will take to the stage with a melody of entertainment for the crowd's enjoyment.

The acts will include the School Symphonic Brass Band playing some Christmas favourites, drama students performing an excerpt from The End of the Golden Weather called 'Christmas at Te Parenga’, which is about Bruce Mason’s time living by Takapuna Beach, and a performance from TGS rock band, Shed.

There will be a range of student-produced goods for sale at the Christmas Market, including offerings from TGS's Young Enterprise Groups. The group Half Baked will be bringing their cookie jar mixes (including a new limited edition Christmas variety!) and Burgundy will be selling their recycled wine barrel cheese boards and wine bottle holders. We will also have scented candles, pin board art and plant jars to make your Christmas shopping a delight.

TGS student-led environment group will be holding its termly beach clean-up at the Takapuna Beach just in time for the event.

Let's hope lots of people will be there to enjoy the beach, the range of products the talented students have produced and the wealth of performing art talent from the school.

PM Visits Devonport

Hosting our Prime Minister John Key on the North Shore is always a highlight for me. The PM visited Devonport and Takapuna in early October and I introduced him to local business groups, seniors and National Party supporters over a productive few hours. I know the PM was impressed by the energy and spirit on the Shore and the warm hospitality he received.

He spoke at a lunch for 80 supporters at the Devonport Yacht Club before touring the Navy Museum’s excellent 75th Anniversary Exhibition with Director Commander David Wright, including the superb WW100 Commemorative Pavilion.

While in Devonport we painted three wooden shorebirds – a red knot, wrybill and godwit to support “The Flock” – a project run

by North Shore residents in support of the Miranda Pukorokoro Naturalists Trust, based in the Firth of Thames. Miranda is one of the world’s most important sites for migratory birds, some of which travel thousands of kilometres each year between New Zealand and Alaska. The wooden birds we painted will be part of a flock of 2500 on display at the Windsor Reserve from November 18.

At the RSA Devonia Hall the PM and I met with SuperSeniors Champion Precious McKenzie and more than 70 seniors for an afternoon tea. We heard from the Commission for Financial Capability on how to detect scammers, before the PM spoke about the importance of planning for an ageing society. By 2035, there will be more than 1.25 million people aged over 65 and more than 400,000 of us will be over 80. We need to make sure we have facilities and services which make it easier for older people to be an active part of their community, and that’s why we are investing in our healthcare system, infrastructure, and encouraging more towns and cities to become “Age-Friendly”.

Our afternoon was completed with a successful event at Takapuna’s Regatta Bar and Eatery with the Takapuna Beach Business Association.

One of the themes the PM often mentioned while on the Shore was our Predator Free 2050 programme. I’m very proud to be Minister of Conservation and since the launch a couple of months ago, it’s been heartening to see how it’s struck a chord across the country. The PM is a big believer in the importance of conservation to our economy and particularly as our Minister of Tourism – introduced pests cost us more than $3.3 billion a year – and we’re committed to laying the groundwork to reach that goal. But we’re going to need everyone to get behind it.

To that end I was encouraged to speak at the Devonport Yacht Club’s monthly SeaTalks programme about Predator Free. Wellington recently became the first city in the country to commit to eradicating rats, stoats and possums, building on the work of local man Kelvin Hastie in the suburb of Crofton Downs, and I’d like to see Takapuna and the North Shore as a whole get behind a similar effort.

We are in the last stages of setting up a special fund to help community-led predator control projects, and we’ll also launch a toolkit to help people get the information and materials they need to get started.

If your community is interested in becoming involved in Predator Free 2050 please contact Monika in my Takapuna office on 09 486 0005.

Finally this month I’m looking forward to visiting the NZ Sculpture OnShore exhibition which opens at the Fort Takapuna Historic Reserve in Devonport from 10th November. Held in support of NZ Women’s Refuge, the ten-day event will see the work of more than 100 artists available for sale. I encourage you to visit and to perhaps buy an art work to help a good cause.

As always if there are any issues I can help you with please contact Monika or Karen in my Takapuna office on 09 486 0005.

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PACK & SEND, Takapuna

Is Your Christmas Sending Sorted?

PACK & SEND Takapuna is your "one stop shop" for all your Christmas Gift packaging and freight needs. When you need to send your gifts nationwide and overseas you can rely on PACK & SEND's experience to package it and get it delivered, safely and on time.

Jane and Jeremy Bain, the franchisees at Pack & Send Takapuna have a "No Limits" approach when helping customers solve packaging and freight problems. Now you have a better alternative to NZ Post to get your Christmas sending sorted – stress free. “It’s a busy and stressful time of the year for many so we make it quick and easy to send your special items,” says Jeremy.

Whether you have one small gift or a mountain of goodies for Santa’s sleigh, PACK & SEND has a service that will fit your needs.

From low-cost traceable courier to precision, sensitive freight services. Around New Zealand or the world they have a service for your needs.

Unfortunately the elves in the shopping malls do not wrap your gifts to stand up to the rigors of freight. PACK & SEND can safely pack your gifts into one of their super-strong cartons with bubblewrap or foam chips for maximum protection while they are travelling to their final destination. “We also sell packing materials if you choose to pack it yourself but many of our customers prefer us to professionally pack,” says Jane.

PACK & SEND provides service, systems and packaging to make your freight experience as simple and smooth as possible.

You don't need to open an account; they send anything, anywhere and take care of the hassles.

With a great location on Lake Road, Takapuna and parking available right outside the door, Pack & Send makes it convenient to drop off your parcels for domestic or international delivery.

With no long queues and friendly service it’s a great time to start planning something special for your family and friends. Give the team at Takapuna a call to get a price estimate. Now PACK & SEND have got your Christmas sending sorted.

PACK & SEND Takapuna open Mon – Sat, located at 445 Lake Road, Takapuna with convenient parking outside. Phone 486 3355 or email takapuna@packsend.co.nz and let them make sending easy.

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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TAKAPUNA COMMUNITY NEWS with Rachael Bro

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

On October 1st, we celebrated International Day of Older Persons with a variety show of Rachael Bro wonderful entertainers and a delicious free lunch. Our resourceful caterer for the event produced more food than could be eaten, under budget, so we were happy to support the St. Vincent’s de Paul’s Society in feeding homeless persons and volunteers. Around 50 people joined us at the Positive Ageing Centre in Takapuna. I extend sincere thanks to all the volunteers who made this day very special. All our seniors had a wonderful time and felt so appreciated and amazed to be valued so extensively.

Our next Takapuna North Quarterly Environmental Network meeting is on Thursday 17th November, 4pm-5pm. Please let me know, office@takapunatrust.org or text 029 201 2975, if you plan to attend otherwise we may defer this. We share info and opportunities on environmental projects.

Greater Takapuna Reference Group has heard from stakeholders and planners regarding the proposed development of Council land within Takapuna (such as Ngati Paoa, Auckland Transport, Auckland Council, Panuku). It has heard concerns from the Sunday Markets, resident representatives and local business people. The group is deciding on a means for the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and Panuku to consider the varied needs of community, business, arts and environment in any draft plans, including how they suggest consultation be engaged. Their advice will go to the DevonportTakapuna Local Board and Panuku in early December and will inform the community-wide engagement planned by Panuku for Feb/March 2017.

Our Summer Fun free pre-school play sessions start in early December. Prior to this, our pre-school toys will be available at: Milford Pirate Market Day - Saturday 12 November – 9.30am – 2pm (Tickets available in Milford) Christmas by the Lake (Pupuke, Sylvan Park) - Saturday 26 November – 5pm – 8pm Takapuna Christmas Festival (Hurstmere Green) – Saturday 10 December – 11am – 4pm Summer Fun – FREE Pre-school Play – 10am-12noon Below are the dates for the December-January programme for Takapuna North.

Pre-school play sessions are an opportunity for under five-year-olds and parents/caregivers to play with our great range of toys for free at local parks and reserves).

Please note, these are not drop-and-go sessions parents/caregivers need to supervise their children. The sessions are casual and no booking is required. All we ask is participants respectfully share and take care in using our equipment.

Please note: We are unable to run the events in wet conditions including wet grounds. Phone 021 260 4300 to check. Art Play will continue regardless as this is indoors.

• Mon 5 Dec - Sunnynook Park, Sunnynook Rd, Pre-school Play, 10am-12pm.

• Wed 7 Dec - Lake House Arts Centre, Fred Thomas Drive, Preschool Art Play, 10am-12pm.

Phone me on 09 486 2098, email: office@takapunatrust.org or visit www.takapunatrust.org/events Rachael Bro (Takapuna North Community Supported by: Coordinator – Castor Bay, Milford, Forrest Hill, Sunnynook, Takapuna.)

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FOR THE HOME With Home Fabrics, Takapuna

Ask no questions, it’s a boys’ weekend!

Bad Jelly abandoned me last month to visit family in Australia.

Rather than sit around feeling forlorn and morose because of her absence, I decided to ask young Tom, seven, for a boys’ weekend. When I picked him up in Silverdale I was at pains to explain to him that this was a boys’ weekend and that he was not to expect all the mamby-pamby treatment that Bad Jelly normally gave him when he came to stay. Tom thought about it for a few minutes and then laid out a few rules of his own: “Dad says that normally on boys’ weekends you have things like chocolate for breakfast,” he stated. “Then you do lots of boys’ stuff, like going to the model shop in Newmarket, and having burgers for lunch and Lone Star for dinner. Did you know the boat show was on tomorrow, Gung? They sell hot dogs there!”

I was not sure if his dad had cunningly set me up or, a sevenyear-old had out-manoeuvered me, but it had taken less than 10 minutes and all my plans for the weekend had been tossed aside. I was no longer in control of the programme, which is a very uncomfortable position for someone like me to be in.

By next morning I had enlisted the help of number three daughter with the day’s activities. Not because he was tiring or naughty. Just because I had forgotten how many questions an inquisitive seven-year-old has and how often they ask them. We followed Tom’s programme to the letter, and finally ended up at Lone Star for ribs at about 6pm. By the time he had exhausted all his questions and was heading home the next day, it was time to pick up Bad Jelly at the airport. I, too, was exhausted by then.

First thing she did when she got off the plane was ask a barrage of bloody questions (How was your day? How was Tom? Where did you guys go? etc. etc.) and she did not offer a single explanation for the obvious lack of duty-free rum in her baggage.

Not the best start to a reunion. You’d think she’d be more caring!

I fell into bed about 8pm, pleased to have fantastic sheets, pillows and that ultra luxurious feather mattress topper. She, meanwhile, decided to sit up late to use up the four hour time difference. (Another bad mark against her name.)

We are all well aware of the importance of a good night’s sleep, so it always surprises me when people put such little effort into making sure that this third of their life is as comfortable and fulfilling as possible. We have an amazing range of bedding, a lot of it made to our own specifications and directly imported, making it less expensive than comparable product on the market.

Sometimes when we explain to clients, who have spent the last few weeks having treatment on a sore neck or back, the benefits of one of our exclusive specialist feather pillows, they can baulk at

the $150 price tag. In reality, it is little more than the price of a tank of gas these days and so beneficial to our overall wellbeing.

The same applies to duvets, toppers sheets and towels. Call in and ask about any of these products and we can give some old-fashioned advice on what makes a good product great. As long as I haven’t had Tom for another weekend, its safe to ask as many questions as you like. Promise.

P.S. Look out for my new Turkish cotton sheets arriving later this month. They’re proper. I have searched for this quality, literally, for years; the old-fashioned long staple, fat yarn sheet that Granny had, a sheet that lasts years and years. I know I am off again so I will keep it brief. I called in to see my Dad, 93, the other day in his retirement home. As you do in these situations I babbled on from one topic to the other whilst he tried to look interested and follow my ramblings. I was not sure what I was getting into until I said: “I found a great new cotton sheet the other day - 70’s, 80’s, 40’s long staple Turkish cotton, just like the Wabasso sheets we had 50 years ago. He immediately perked up.

“That will be a great sheet,” he said, “crisp and airy. Could crease a bit when washed, but it will last and last.” There is life and knowledge in the old boy yet, and even though I am in my sixties, it is still nice to have his confirmation I’d done well.

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COME CRUISING with Mondo Travel, Takapuna

Set Sail with an America's Cup Cruise The owner of Mondo Travel in Takapuna, Gray Gibson, is a former Olympic Class Sailor who spent many hours training and racing off Takapuna Beach. He was a member of the Olympic Team at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, and has competed in numerous International events over the years. Mondo in Takapuna specialises in anything to do with the water, and is one of the few travel companies that has access to accommodation in Bermuda during the America's Cup regatta.

ABOUT THE AMERICA'S CUP MATCH PRESENTED BY LOUIS VUITTON: Competed over a maximum of 13 races, the winner will be the first team to get to seven points. With back-to-back weekends in the schedule, it means that racing will continue until at least Sunday 25th June, with the likelihood being that it will continue on to Monday 26th and even Tuesday 27th. It will be a thrilling few days of racing that will see the very best sailors and teams in the world pit their skills against each other. The winner takes the America's Cup, something only four countries have achieved in the history of the sport and only three different teams have achieved since the turn of the century.

NINE NIGHT CELEBRITY CRUISE: Day One - Cape Liberty, Bayonne, N.J. This cruise port, the first to be built in New Jersey in 40 years, provides the perfect setting to the beginning or end of any voyage. Look out over the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, New York Harbour and all of lower Manhattan.

Day Two - At Sea Day Three - Boston, Massachusetts. Boston, the capital of Massachusetts, is one of the most historic cities in North America.

Day Four - At Sea Day Five - King's Wharf, Bermuda. King's Wharf has something for everyone. Sample typical island food and stroll through the shops and museums of the Royal Naval Dockyard, an impressive military fortress built in 1815. Sail the clear waters of Hamilton Sound.

Challenger Series

• 7 Night Packages to Bermuda • Accommodation & Transfers • Spectator Boat Passes for 3 Days • Return Economy Flights ex Auckland • Challenger Semi Finals | 7th - 9th June • Challenger Finals | 10th - 12th June

PACKAGE INCLUDES: The final weekend of the whole event, who will be lifting the famous trophy and be crowned the winner of the 35th America's Cup? SECOND WEEKEND OF THE FINALS: JUNE 23TH – 26TH. Return economy flights Auckland to New York and the Nine Night Celebrity Cruise.

ADD ON: Nights in New York, take a trip to Newport, Rhode Island. Fly Hawaiian Airlines and stop in Honolulu on the way home. Fly Air NZ or United allowing stops in LA, San Francisco or Houston – visit Nashville and New Orleans.

We can arrange spectator boat passes in Bermuda. We also have accommodation packages in Bermuda, five and six nights for both the Challenger Series and Cup Final weekends. These include economy return flights from Auckland to Bermuda, spectator boat passes, and airport transfers. Prices start from $4,885.00 per person (share twin).

We can customise any combination of dates during the Cup. Mondo Travel, 480 Lake Road, Takapuna 09 489 9146 gray@mondotravel.co.nz www.mondotravel.co.nz

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Day Six - King's Wharf, Bermuda. Races seven and eight of the America's Cup. Arrange to watch on a spectator boat, or from the Cup Village. The racing is between 2.00pm – 4.00pm so there is plenty of Gray Gibson. time to explore Bermuda.

Day Seven - King's Wharf, Bermuda. Races seven and eight of the America's Cup. Arrange to watch on a spectator boat, or from the Cup Village.

Day Eight - King's Wharf, Bermuda. Races nine and ten of the America's Cup - ID required. Depart in the evening for New York.

Day Nine - At Sea Day Ten - Cape Liberty, Bayonne, N.J. Morning arrival in the Big Apple and the end of your cruise.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Bardsleys Lighting & Design, Takapuna

Chedam Sabanli, Mark McCluskey, Angela McCluskey.

Lighting up the Shore Mark McClusky purchased Bardsleys Lighting & Design 13 years ago. Angela McCluskey joined him in the business 10 years ago. They describe Bardsleys as a niche lighting shop that specialises in tailoring solutions to clients’ needs.

“We’re independent and knowledgeable,” says Mark, “and can guide clients through the process from design to installation.”

The majority of Bardsleys clients are home owners, either building or renovating, but the Bardsleys team (Mark and Angela are joined in the store by lighting designers Chedam Sabanli and Ken Challis, each of whom has more than a decade of experience in the industry) also undertake commercial work and landscape lighting projects, and work closely with architects and interior designers.

With the increase in apartment living, Mark notes, lighting design is becoming more important than ever. Clients want more from their lighting as spaces are smaller, and there is often less natural light.

“Apartments also offer a great opportunity for statement pieces,” he adds. “You can concentrate your spend on pendants in the kitchen, or a special feature light.”

design magazines to browse through, and with the company acting as an agent not only for quality New Zealand manufacturers, but also some of the top lighting manufacturers worldwide, the team can provide a wide selection of choices for any lighting need or project.

“We evaluate every product we sell and only recommend products we are confident in,” Mark says. Despite the huge range of stock in the store, Mark emphasises that choices for the customer can be as wide as they like. “We take time with each client, help them make a decision and order most lights in specially. We also offer an appro service where possible, so people can see if things work where they envisage them.

“We really are a one-stop shop for lighting. We are all knowledgeable and can offer affordable solutions for whatever the client wants.”

Bardsleys Lighting & Design, 3-5 Auburn St, Takapuna 09 489 9099, sales@bardsleyslighting.co.nz, www.bardsleyslighting.co.nz

We evaluate every product we sell and only recommend products we are confident in…

LED lighting has revolutionised the industry in the last few years but Mark warns home owners and businesses to beware the pitfalls.

Not all LEDs are equal, and many LEDs sold in New Zealand, he says, are sub-standard. LEDs can suffer from high frequency flicker (akin to fluorescent lights), causing insomnia or migraines. And many customers are unaware of the importance of selecting LEDs of the right colour temperature. Bardsleys sells a range of LED lighting made in New Zealand that Mark guarantees has no flicker.

Guiding customers through the selection process is, of course, not just for LED lighting. Bardsleys has an area set aside with lighting

Armstrong by Kichler. Natural Brass Finish.

Adjustable Arms. 8L & 10L options.

BARDSLEYS LIGHTING & DESIGN 3-5 Auburn Street, Takapuna • Phone 489 9099 • Email sales@bardsleyslighting.co.nz

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FASHIONABLE FOOTWEAR Merrell, Takapuna

Gear designed to 'do what’s natural' Belinda Syme, Merrell’s group retail manager, and new Takapuna store manager Josh Turnbull are the epitome of the Merrell ethos – they love the outdoors and get out there as often as the chance allows.

Josh grew up on the Shore and is thrilled to be working for an outdoor company with a strong ethical bent – and to have the perfect excuse to attend the 2016-17 Takapuna Beach Series: Merrell is a sponsor and you can bet Josh will be joining in.

Belinda and Josh are enthusiastic about the comfort and style Merrell outdoor gear offers. “It’s technically designed but appropriate and comfortable for everyday use,” says Josh.

“Our DNA is about technically-based lifestyle gear, and comfortable, functional good looks,” adds Belinda. “People now expect to look good in technical gear.” Merrell’s apparel and shoes are all polyester blends: light to wear and to pack, and quick drying.

Perfect for tramping, trekking or general travel. This season Merrell has broken away from the traditional greys and greens of outdoor gear and the store is a riot of colourful, stylish yet entirely practical clothing and footwear.

One thing that’s impressed Josh since joining Merrell has been the degree of brand loyalty customers demonstrate. “One of the coolest things for me is that the people who know Merrell love Merrell. I’ve met a number of familiar faces who’ve made return visits during the first few weeks I’ve been here. People are just so happy with the products they buy. They say things like ‘It’s the comfiest shoe I’ve ever owned’…. They don’t want to try anything else. And you hear stories from people about the experiences they’ve had in Merrell gear. It’s all about your experience in our gear.”

meet the new family on the block.

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Josh Turnbull and Natalija Nikolova.

Josh believes in helping people select the best product for the kinds of outdoor activities they want to enjoy. “Whatever the length of the walk, you need good gear. We ask ‘what for’ so we understand what you’re doing,” he says. “Shoes are the most important piece of equipment you take with you into the outdoors.

And next most important are socks.”

“It’s my responsibility as a retailer to help you make an informed decision about what to wear,” says Josh. “But you have to wear it.”

His product knowledge is unparalleled and the chances are, if you’re thinking of walking or tramping anywhere – locally or around the country – he’ll know the terrain you’ll be covering and what gear you need to take. And you can be sure that Merrell will stand behind the product you’ve bought, and, properly equipped, you’ll have a great experience.

Merrell Takapuna, 11 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 489 3204 takapuna@merrellstore.co.nz

STYLE MEETS MOTHER NATURE for the fashion forward urban explorer — your feet will float around town in comfort.

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DESIGN CONCEPTS Outdoor Furniture, Takapuna

From Concept to Reality Richard Lee opened Design Concepts in Barrys Point Road in October. It’s a perfect location, he says, with good parking outside, and a grass verge to display some of his furniture.

A former truck driver and freight logistics operations manager, Richard has always had an interest in design and for years in his spare time he “tinkered”, designing things like windsurf carry bags. From there, he progressed to furniture design, adapting and improving furniture he saw in second-hand shops or design magazines.

“This setting,” he says, indicating a comfortable outdoor sofa and chairs, “is based on an old indoor sofa.” The new design retains the classic woven cane look and comfy feel, but, like all his furniture, it’s made of a polyethene rattan with baked-in UV inhibitor over a light aluminium frame; the base and cushions are immune to anything the New Zealand climate can inflict on them. Chairs, sofas, sun loungers and tables can also be water-blasted for a quick clean if necessary. All Design Concepts’ furniture uses quality German Rehau rattan and Indonesian sunproof Olefin fabric and is manufactured in China to Richard's strict specifications.

Richard works closely with his supplier to make changes to the supplier’s base products to meet local needs, as well as getting his own designs built. While he imports the showroom furniture in container loads, he also offers complete customisation so customers can have exactly what they want; he can deliver a custom-made product with design and fabric of the customer’s choice within six-eight weeks.

While online sales allowed him to get his business started, Richard urges customers to come into the showroom to test the furniture for themselves.

Richard Lee of Design Concepts.

You’ll meet Richard in the store – he’s committed to offering great customer service, and providing whatever it is each customer requires. And when you meet him, you have the benefit of meeting not just the retail salesperson, but the business owner, the designer and the delivery driver. He interrupts our chat to help a customer, rearranging an outdoor sofa setting to show how it could fit the space available on the customer’s deck, and outlines options for the full setting, or changing (or having a double set of) cushion colours.

As he grows – as he plans to do – he intends to continue to put personal service first and foremost. “My focus is on offering good quality at reasonable price,” he reaffirms. “Quality can’t be judged on a picture – I’d encourage people to come in and have a look.”

If you do, you’ll meet a specialist retailer who’s knowledgeable about all aspects of his products, is passionate about his business, and keen to become a part of the North Shore community.

Design Concepts, 2/18 Barrys Point Rd, Takapuna 0800 468 8366 sales@designconcepts.co.nz http://outdoorfurniture.net.nz/

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GLENFIELD LIONS

Santa Parade 20TH NOVEMBER, 11AM Welcome Santa at 12:30 at Glenfield Mall for lollies, fun and photos.

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GLENFIELD MALL NEWS

Walk into a Woodland Wonderland As Christmas fast approaches we are reflecting on all our great achievements for 2016 at Glenfield Mall. What a year! Ladstone Glenfield is thrilled with the progress made in the past year since they bought the Mall. The vibrant new colours, branding and refurbishment of the Mall is creating very enthusiastic comments from our valued customers. And now our smart new Mall is adorned with a stunning Woodland Wonderland theme for Christmas.

While we welcome in summer and associate Christmas with pohutakawas and beaches, there is something special about a white Christmas. Glenfield Mall has brand new decorations which are a spectacle to behold. Snow-covered trees filled with an assortment of gorgeous woodland creatures. Owls, bunnies, fantails and hedgehogs are among the life-sized snowy white deer that are bringing Christmas to life at the Mall and will delight the children from all over the North Shore.

Added to this are a number of new tenants helping to provide a better mix and more to choose from at the Mall. Stirling Sports and Step it Up have been added to the sports and lifestyle offering.

Cotton Shop is a stunning new store that has all your cotton basics and undergarments covered and four more new and exciting retail offerings are opening before Christmas.

Snow-covered trees filled with an assortment of gorgeous woodland creatures. Owls, bunnies, fantails and hedgehogs are among the life sized snowy white deer that are bringing Christmas to life at the Mall…

“We are committed to giving the community a Mall they can truly enjoy. We've invested a great deal to revitalise the appearance and feel of the Mall. We want the people of the North Shore to take pride and ownership of their shopping centre and even more so over Christmas by providing a place they can come to for pleasant shopping and meeting experiences,” says Mall owner Dallas Pendergrast.

“We specifically chose the colour scheme to inject vibrancy and to give the Mall a brand new feel. The multitude of colours reflects both our retailers’ and our customers’ diverse backgrounds and has refreshed and breathed new life into the Mall. There's something for everyone and we strive to provide customers with lots of choice and a variety of products and services.”

Glenfield Mall is extremely proud to be sponsoring the Lions Glenfield Mall Santa Parade on Sunday 20th November. As the gala won’t be taking place this year, Santa will be coming back to the Mall after the parade and take up residence until Christmas Eve. Children will have the opportunity to come and see Santa and have their photos taken with him.

There are extended Christmas trading hours to make shopping as chaos free as possible and with complimentary gift wrapping and ample free parking, you really will get it all at Glenfield Mall this Christmas.

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

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

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MY FAVOURITE RECIPE Kate Joyce

Kate Loves Crispy Salmon – Yum! Kate Joyce is a self confessed foodie who is originally from the UK. She moved to New Zealand six years ago and loves the Shore for it’s relaxed vibe and great beaches. Kate lives in Devonport with her husband Monty and two children Martha and Miller. She’s always been passionate about food and even operated a cooking service for her workmates a few years back. This month Kate shares a favourite recipe for crispy salmon and freekeh tabbouleh that she originally discovered in My Food Bag. Courtney Bennett: What is your recipe and where did it originate from?

Kate Joyce: About a year ago we started getting My Food Bag. Since then we’ve been cooking it every fortnight and it really helps with our busy lives. This salmon recipe is the first My Food Bag recipe I ever cooked and I’ve made the same dish many times since; it’s a real winner.

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

KJ: Don’t overcook it! The salmon should be pink in the middle and the vegetables should still have a bite to them.

CB: Why did you choose this recipe?

KJ: I love this recipe because it can be prepped in advance and you can substitute lots of things depending what’s in season, or what you fancy. I often swap the freekeh for quinoa or couscous, or change out the veg. At this time of year I might add asparagus and as we get into summer zucchini works as a substitute too. If I don’t have pecans, I might use almonds or pistachios.

CB: What do you love about cooking?

KJ: I love how cooking brings people together, whether it’s cooking together or eating together, it’s a great way to connect

with people. Cooking for other people is one of the ways I show the people around me that they’re important and I care. I also find cooking is a great way to unwind and relax after a busy day.

Kate Joyce with the Crispy Salmon meal she loves.

CB: Ever had a disaster in the kitchen?

KJ: I spent a couple of years cooking for guests in ski chalets in France and Switzerland. One year the water pipes froze on Christmas Day and I had to cook a full Christmas dinner with no running water. Thankfully there was lots of bottled water and they were a patient group!

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

KJ: Nigel Slater is my all time favourite cook and cookery writer.

I’d be intimidated cooking for him but would be privileged to meet him.

CB: What’s your favourite cuisine?

KJ: I love Middle Eastern food. Ima in Auckland CBD does amazing Israeli food and I think I’ve got all of Yotam Ottolenghi’s cook books!

CB: What foodie spots do you enjoy visiting locally? `KJ: We are spoilt with so many great places on the Shore so it’s hard to choose. I get my daily coffee from Devo in Devonport, the Millers coffee is great there and is always served with a smile. Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day, I love Honey in Takapuna, and Little King in Milford. I can’t go past Little and Friday for something sweet. For dinner, Takapuna has so many great places now; Madam Woo is fantastic, and I’m looking forward to trying Devon on the Wharf in Devonport soon.

Kate's Crispy Salmon & Freekeh Tabbouleh Ingredients: (SERVES 2-3)

FREEKEH TABBOULEH ¾ cup cracked freekeh 1 head broccoli, stalks and florets finely diced 100 g green beans, ends trimmed and finely diced ¼ cup chopped mint leaves ¼ cup chopped pecan nuts ½ shallot, finely diced Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil DILL CAPER MAYO ¼ cup mayonnaise 10 g chopped capers ¼ shallot, finely diced Pinch of lemon zest 2 teaspoons chopped dill 1 teaspoon vinegar (e.g. white wine, red wine, cider) CRISPY SALMON 300 g salmon fillet A few dill springs, to serve

Method: BRING a medium pot of salted water to the boil.

1. Cook freekeh in pot of boiling water

for about 14 minutes. Add broccoli and beans and cook a further 1 minute, until greens and freekeh are tender. Freekeh should remain slightly chewy.

2. While freekeh is cooking, prepare the rest of the meal; in a small bowl combine all dill caper mayo ingredients together and set aside.

3. Pat salmon dry with paper towels, removing any remaining pin bones. Cut into 2–3 pieces and season both sides with salt. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a medium fry-pan on medium to high heat. Cook salmon, skin-side-down, for 2–3 minutes until skin is crispy. Flip over and fry other side for about 2 minutes, until just cooked. Salmon is best cooked medium. Set aside, covered to rest for 2 minutes.

CB: If you could dine anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?

KJ: I love the mountains so it would probably be somewhere in the Swiss Alps after a brilliant day boarding, it would have a beautiful view, cold beer and local food to share with friends.

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CHANNEL YOUTH with Kayley Balderstone

Teenage Summer Suggestions - For Free!

Bring the sunblock, pull out the sun-bathing towels, and be ready to freckle. Winter is left behind as we move into spring, and wait anxiously for summer. Summer means we’ve completed exams, finished school, and are getting precious days off work. Holidays! But what about those teens who couldn’t nab those summer jobs? Trying to entertain yourself and possibly friends or family is a task that arrives every summer break. Cost-effective (a.k.a free) things to do aren’t always easy to find.

There are benefits to having a bit of cash in your pocket, allowing you to do the good old holiday traditions. Out to lunch? Check. Pop in for an hour with the kittens at The Cat Lounge? Definitely. Cinema for Benedict Cumberbatch in Marvel’s ‘Doctor Strange’? Totally there. However, as all parents seem to parrot, money doesn’t grow on trees. Stay tuned for the classics that only require you to pull out the checkered picnic blanket...

Sandcastles never get old.

Tanning appears to be all the rage, but remember to be careful under those UV rays and have some sunscreen on. Swimming in the ocean can be a great relief from the heat, and cooling off under the shade also works a treat. Nothing says Kiwi summer like seeing the pohutukawa flowers blooming on the beach, or playing volleyball in the sand. Regular beach-goer Cheyanne Walker of Glenfield says: “I like feeling the fresh air through my hair, going outside in the sun is so enjoyable. It’s a chance to show off the bikini too!” Cheyanne occasionally goes to the rockpools to search for shells and starfish with her little brother, who likes to play in the in the water.

Local libraries have thousands of incredible books!

Recently, many have been holding events and activities throughout the holidays, such as Minecraft and 3D Printing workshops.

“Libraries have a peaceful vibe, they are calming. They have such a wide selection of books, and I love reading. "Plus, the beanbags that many libraries have now are so relaxing to sit on,” says Sarah Wiley, a keen bookworm. “They say someone who never reads lives only one life, while a reader lives thousands.” Start making your way through a few classic titles this summer.

Sleepovers are a favourite.

Movie marathons for the win! Think late nights and DVDs. Pop the

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popcorn, dig out the marshmallows and chocolate fountain, and binge-watch Harry Potter and Mean Girls. “Pillow fights are still my favourite, even though I’m 16. When pillows are flying everywhere and everyone is giggling, it’s just so much fun,” says self-confessed tele-addict Cassarndra Hamilton, who went on to tell me all about her favourite television show ‘Supernatural’ and the marathon she and her friend had over the past weekend.

Get snapping and Instagramming!

Take your friends out to Takapuna for a photoshoot day and take some great profile pictures. From experience, this can be a really fun day. You could even bring a few outfits, mix and match, and take group shots for the social media scrapbook. Instax cameras are very on-trend - snap polaroids and print them out instantly. The wonder of watching them develop never fails to entertain young minds!

Stroll the local markets There are several to chose from, whether you’re looking to window shop or barter for some free things, particularly at the end of the market session! The Sunday Browns Bay market opens from about 5am to 12noon, so whatever time you wake up in the morning, the market will be open for you. Popular stalls include food, knick knacks, books, CDs and DVDs, clothing and tools - there's something for everyone.

Enjoy a siesta!

Be like the Spanish and have a siesta in the middle of the day.

Sleeping is great in the holidays, where you get lots of days free to relax and do absolutely nothing. Something coming up? Sorry, that day is reserved for doing nothing. It’s good to have days of completely winding down, especially if you have some Lush bath bombs to pamper yourself with.

Be a big kid about Christmas Summer means Christmas for us Kiwis, another thing to look forward to as we progress through November. The Takapuna Christmas Carnival happens on Saturday 10th December 11am-4pm in Hurstmere Road, with local bands to listen to and stalls to peruse whilst getting into the festive spirit, for free.

Enjoy the time off when you don’t have to be studying. There's really no excuse to utter that stereotypical teenage phrase, "I'm bored!"

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HAIR AND BEAUTY with Milford Hair Design

Milford Hair Design welcomes Top International Beauty Brands There have been some exciting changes at Milford Hair Design over the past few weeks. The salon has welcomed two new international brands; makeup by La Biosthetique and brow grooming products by The BrowGal. Owner Dawn Claydon has used La Biosthetique hair colour and styling products in the salon for the past year and considers them to be the best she has worked with, so it was an obvious choice when she was looking to broaden the hairdressing services by adding a makeup bar. La Biosthetique was founded in Paris in 1947, and specialises in beauty products made with natural mineral ingredients, that are not tested on animals. The products are gentle on the skin and contain pure ingredients with rich pigment and are available to purchase at the salon. The trained staff can assist you in selecting products best suited to your needs, and offer in-salon tutorials using products complementing your colouring. If you are looking for a makeover for a special event, spend some one-on-one time and have your makeup professionally applied in the salon to match your look and your outfit. Appointments are recommended.

The BrowGal was created in Los Angeles and is a favourite with models and celebrities. The BrowGal has an individualised approach and gives customers the chance to discover their natural brow shape. The products help create, correct and maintain the best brows for each person’s unique facial structure. Developed after more than a decade of testing and refinement, the quality of the key ingredients used in the making of each product makes them a must-have for any makeup bag. Each aspect of The BrowGal

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line has been specifically formulated for beautiful eyebrows with every stroke.

The BrowGal service starts with shaping, waxing and a brow application tutorial by the salon’s specially trained staff, so the client can 'The BrowGal' Tatum Dunster at work. develop an understanding of how to use the products at home. The cost for this is $50, but this can be redeemed against purchase of The BrowGal pencils, highlighter, gel and sharpener which is a total of $136.80. With the recent trend towards thicker, immacculately groomed eyebrows, they are now a prominent feature on the face, and each customer should have brows crafted to what fits them best, making this service a great investment in your overall look.

With these recent additions to the high quality hair colouring and styling services already available at Milford Hair Design, the salon now offers a full range of hair and makeup services to clients, making it a destination for anyone wanting to refesh their look moving towards summer and beyond.

Milford Hair Design, 123 Kitchener Road, Milford, Phone 09 489 6286.

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We offer tutorials with our expertly trained staff along wth a full range of products variable to buy from the salon.

Pop in to visit us for a chat or call us on 489 6286 to make an appointment.

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CHANNEL PEOPLE Community Gem: Joe Bergin

Joe’s ready for the next chapter Joseph Bergin is a familiar face around our community. The Rosmini old boy has been on the Devonport Takapuna Local Board for the past two terms, the youngest person to be elected at the age of 18 years old and also the youngest Deputy Chair and Chairman (a role he shared in his second term). Throughout his time on the board he worked on many different projects to benefit the community while also studying at university to become a lawyer. Channel Magazine's Courtney Bennett asked Joe a few questions about his time working in local politics, his plans for the future and what he loves about the local community.

COURTNEY BENNETT: What are you most proud about your time on the local board?

JOSEPH BERGIN: The emphasis we put on getting work done rather than missing opportunities. I look at the major capital investments the Board has made in my six years in office as well as our investment in community and social well-being and I am so glad to have been able to play a part in driving and delivering each of these projects. From the Devonport Library to the Milford Reserve Footbridge, the Takapuna Centre Plan to the Local Economic Development Action Plan, and most recently the Youth Innovation Centre and Takapuna Beach Playground, I am so pleased to have been able to help drive progress for our communities.

CB: You were a crucial part of the playground coming to life, what do you think about it now that it’s done?

JB: I was a very small part of the incredible vision that the Takapuna Beach Playground Trust had for this most amazing community initiative. I have been blown away with its continuing popularity and for me it has exceeded every expectation. I can’t wait for the Takapuna Youth Centre to do the same thing.

CB: Why do you think its important to have young people represented in local and central government?

JB: The decisions made by the governments of today will set the course for our country and community for at least the next three decades. Those of us who will live with the consequences of these decisions the longest need to be around the table or we run the risk of losing control of our future.

CB: What’s next for you career-wise?

JB: I’m going to continue down the track of advocacy for the community and planning for the future. For now, that means focusing on being an environmental lawyer in private practice. Importantly, I want to make sure that I can continue to maintain my close connection with the local community, and so I will still be actively engaged in a number of local community groups and charities.

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CB: What values are most important to you?

JB: Honesty, integrity, fairness and dedication. These have always been my guiding principles and I strive to live them out in both my professional and personal life.

CB: What did a typical day look like for you when you were the local board chair?

JB: No two days were ever the same, but they always started early and finished late. On any given day there would be a number of Council-wide briefings, workshops, committee meetings and formal meetings I would need to attend which would often drag me all over the city. In addition to this, I would meet with the local board services staff and board liaisons with the various departments to discuss work programme statuses and upcoming schedules. Then there were the emails and calls that needed attending to (this is one of the areas that I found most difficult to try and keep up with and which I continue to try and do better). And most importantly there would be a number of community events and meetings to go along to and help facilitate to make sure that the Board and wider council were continuing to move forward.

CB: You’re a lawyer; were there any skills you learned in the profession that makes your community work easier?

JB: Absolutely. The Council family has a number of legal and regulatory roles which derive from law and which affect people every day. Having an understanding of what we can do and what we must do is essential to ensure that the political oversight of council is robust.

CB: What will you miss about your local board role?

JB: The people. I met and worked with some truly amazing and inspiring people through my role on the Board and I will miss being able to work to closely with all these passionate community leaders, volunteers and public servants. It was the highlight of every day and definitely what I will miss the most.

CB: Why is the Shore a great place to grow up and live in?

JB: The Shore combines an unmatched choice of lifestyle with friendly neighbours who look out for one another and help each other out.

I cannot think of any other place with such a generous and caring community who strive to help each other succeed as much as we do on the Shore. It takes a village to raise a child and I certainly couldn’t have asked for a better bunch to have helped me become the person I am today.

CB: What do you in your spare time?

JB: Away from my Board work I was studying at university in most of my spare time for four of the past six years, and otherwise I was reading and preparing reports and agendas for the various council meetings set down for the following week. Truth be told, I am looking forward to having some spare time back now that my term on the Board has ended.

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MILFORD NEWS

So what's

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

Busiest month of the year in Milford.

Without a doubt, this month is always our busiest month each year for our business association in Milford. We pride ourselves on being part of our local community and this month we have 3 events on succesive weeks – all BIG events First up is our famous ‘Pirate Market Day’ Saturday 12th November, 9.30pm to 2.00pm Get out your pirate costume and join the fun as we have entertainment and market day stalls galore. This year we have created a food zone and market quadrant around the ANZ bank building. Racheal, our local community co-ordinator, is supplying toys and activities for the kids to enjoy and there will be a couple of picnic tables to eat your munchies.

Our chess sets will be out on our special games tables – so enjoy some family time and challenge your kids to a game of chess or snakes and ladders. The exit from the main car park to Milford Rd will be closed for the duration of the market day, so please exit down the ramp beside the senoir citizens hall.

The second event is the annual ‘Bennett Sheild Regatta’ on Lake Pupuke Saturday 19th November We will be running our FREE shuttle service between the shopping centre and the lake for most of the day so you can enjoy the event and then relax back in Milford.

And finally our signature event - ‘Christmas By The Lake’ Concert (with the Auckland Symphony Orchestra) in Sylvan Park Saturday 26th November, 6.00pm to 8.00pm Brought to you by our great friends at Harcourts Cooper & Co – our Principal Sponsor. This year we have an added twist but you won’t find out unless you are there. This is a ‘Ticket Only’ event and we have a restriction on the number of people we can cater for at the event.

Pirate M rket Day

This year the following applies: • Tickets are free with any purchase from Milford businesses, (excluding Countdown & New World). $10 spend = 1 ticket, $20 spend = 2 tickets and so on! Maximum 6 tickets at any one time.

• Tickets can be exchanged for receipts (purchases must be made on or after Monday 14th November) from the following outlets:

o Harcourts Cooper & Co Milford

o Kitchen Mania

o helloworld, Milford

o Milford Centre Information desk • No tickets required for children 5 and under.

• 2 tickets per child in the choir have been reserved – please contact your school's choir manager to collect these tickets.

Full details of the event are on our awesome Benefitz website under Community Notices – www.milfordshops.co.nz. (Terms and conditions apply – limited to 2,500 patrons) Local Body Elections It was great to see that locals voted for a fair representation of people from across our entire local board area. George Wood and Jennifer McKenzie are both Milford residents, giving Milford a third of the voting rights. This is the best result for Milford for years and will allow us to continue with the progress we have made since becoming a BID.

Murray See you in Milford

Manager – Milford Business Association manager@milfordshops.co.nz 021 950 463 www.milfordshops.co.nz FB: milfordshops Inst: milfordnz

Saturday 12th November 2016 9:30am – 2pm www.milfordshops.co.nz

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Saturday 26th November 2016 Sylvan Park • Gates open at 5pm • Carols 6pm - 8pm

Come and sing along to all your favourite carols, played by the full Auckland Symphony Orchestra, supported by our very own local schools.

Enjoy our Food Trucks, Bouncy Castles, Free Photos with Santa, Face Painters & Live Music from 5:30pm.

See www.milfordshops.co.nz for ticket details

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OPTOMETRY & EYEWEAR Melissa Hay, Visique Milford

Melissa Hay

This month, Melissa Hay of Visique Milford Optometrists discusses imformation about your eyes relating to sleep…

Keeping an eye on our sleep Sleep aided by having cataract surgery A normal circadian rhythm helps us to sleep. These rhythms are the physical, mental and behavioral changes that our body follows through a 24 hour cycle. Primarily it is triggered by the contrast between light and darkness in our environment, which our eye monitors for us.

A cataract is when the lens inside our eye goes cloudy, which then limits the amount of light entering the eye. When cataract surgery is undertaken, this cloudy structure is replaced by a perfectly clear implant. This allows more light into the eye, and specifically to our light-sensitive lining – the retina. Cataracts tend to absorb the blue light that is in the atmosphere, and blue light has been found to be key for the control of the circadian rhythms.

Once the cataracts have been removed, our bodies are getting the right triggers to help us sleep at the appropriate time and for the appropriate length. This has been proven via sleep testing.

The research on this is continuing, as they also found that as part of this study sleep-modulated cognitive decline was lessened. It found a 33% lower risk of cognitive impairment (dementia) in people who have had cataract surgery, compared to those that haven’t.

Are your reading glasses out of date?

Most people over age 45 need to wear reading glasses to help them see things at a close distance. The technology of providing people with reading glasses dates back to 1280, a phenomenal 735 years ago. For most people, wearing reading glasses is frustrating… but something they can live with. For some people though, it is frustrating to take them on and off – meaning they may lose the glasses, break them, or simply just not have them when they are needed!

The contact lens industry has been working hard to provide us with new technology to replace reading glasses. The equivalent contact lens size, thickness and power has been minimised in

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comparison to spectacle glasses. This amazing minimisation is really a modern technological breakthrough.

There are multi-focal contact lenses available, which allow people to see clearly at all distances. This means that distant objects (such as road signs), intermediate objects (such as computer) and near objects (such as our text messages) can all be seen through the same contact lens.

Multi-focal contact lenses offer a functional, technologically advanced and invisible means of correcting the vision of people over 45.

Ever heard of Demodex?

Demodex is a parasitic mite that as you age, is more often found at the base of the eyelashes. They appear as ‘cylindrical dandruff’ and are associated with itching and sometimes inflammation due to the bacteria they carry. They are tiny, only 0.3mm in size and live for up to three weeks.

They lay around 12-15 eggs in the lash follicle. These nocturnal creatures even have different personalities whether they are females or males. The females are territorial and the males are nomadic.

People with demodex have more problems in spring/summer and are worse on waking. The debris of these dead mites and dead skin cells form crusting around the eyelashes. Demodex can only be diagnosed by magnification, but are shy – often crawling back into the lash follicle before we can catch a glimpse!

Unfortunately these mites can’t be eliminated, but they can be minimised. A swirling-sponge machine can manipulate the lashes to pull the mite from them and then they are picked off. A special solution of tea-tree oil is then used as an eyelid wash.

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

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MILFORD: Caci

The Lowdown on Cosmetic Injections

Everything you need to know before your first appointment The thought of cosmetic injections can sound scary, with images of large needles and overdone celebrities coming to mind. However, it’s far more common than you’d think. In fact, appearance medicine is by far the most common of all non-surgical procedures globally and Caci are the largest appearance medicine providers in the Southern Hemisphere.

Here’s everything you need to know to put your mind at ease before your first appointment.

What is appearance medicine and where can you get it done?

When used cosmetically appearance medicine temporarily reduces the action of treated muscles, resulting in softer lines or wrinkles in the overlying skin The most popular treatment areas are: • Frown lines • Forehead lines • Crows feet around the eyes Dermal filler - an injectable gel made from hyaluronic acid - is a natural substance in your skin. It is used to plump and restore lost volume. It is often used in the lower part of the face to enhance the lips or smooth out lines from the nose to the mouth.

Who can have cosmetic injections done? Cosmetic injections are suitable for most people and there is no ideal age to start, although treatments are more effective on less developed lines. During your initial consultation, your Caci Treatment Coordinator will talk you through the options, recommend a treatment and ensure you are comfortable.

What happens at the appointment? After a consultation you will be booked in with a Registered Nurse. The nurse will then inject a tiny amount directly into the muscles of the area you would like treated. The treatment is quick and only takes around 10-15 minutes.

Fear of needles? No problem! If you’re nervous around needles or injections, there’s no need to worry! The needles used are very fine. Most people describe the experience as uncomfortable rather than painful and usually the discomfort is a lot less than expected. Cosmetic injection treatments are very quick to perform and are over in no time at all.

Are there any side effects? It is a simple procedure which has little to minor side effects. After the treatment, you may experience slight redness in the treated areas; this should go away within 1520 minutes. Some people also experience a minor headache and bruising.

How long do treatments last? Results vary from person to person, but generally lasts around three months. Most people report that they find with regular treatments the results last longer.

How much does it cost? It depends on what you want to achieve and the areas you wish to treat. At Caci we aim to make all our services affordable and have developed interest free payment plans to allow you to spread the cost of treatments throughout the year.

To have any specific questions around treating your lines and wrinkles addressed in absolute confidence, or for more information on the cost of Cosmetic injections, have a free consultation at Caci – 0800 458 458.

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BOOK REVIEWS

by The Booklover, Milford

Be one of the many customers who enjoy the Be one of the many customers who enjoy the wide range of popular children’s books we offer: wide range of popular children’s books we offer: picture books, fiction for all ages, old favourites picture books, fiction for all old favourites BeBe one one of of thethe many many customers customers who who enjoy enjoy theages, the and classics, activity and information books. wide wide range range of of popular popular children’s children’s books books we we offer: offer: and classics, activity and information books. picture picture books, books, ction fiction forfor all all ages, ages, oldold favourites favourites All the titles are carefully fichosen for their and and classics, classics, activity activity and and information information books. books.

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Swing Time Zadie Smith $37 From the popular author of White Teeth and the award-winning On Beauty. Dazzlingly energetic and deeply human, Swing Time is a story about friendship, music and true identity. Moving from north-west London to West Africa, it is an exuberant dance to the music of time. Two brown girls dream of being dancers – but only one, Tracey, has talent. The other has ideas: about rhythm and time, about black bodies and black music, what constitutes a tribe, or makes a person truly free. Their close but complicated childhood friendship ends abruptly in their early twenties, never to be revisited, but never forgotten.

The Tobacconist Robert Seethaler $35 In his role as apprentice to the elderly tobacconist Otto Trsnyek, 17-year-old Franz will soon be supplying the great and good of Vienna with their newspapers and cigarettes. Among the regulars is a Professor Freud, whose occasional willingness to dispense romantic advice will forge a bond between him and young Franz. It is 1937: in a few months Germany will annex Austria and the storm that has been threatening to engulf the little tobacconist will descend, leaving the lives of Franz, Otto and Freud irredeemably changed. In the tradition of novels such as The Reader and The Dark Room, this deeply moving story tells of ordinary lives profoundly affected by the Third Reich.

City House, Country House John Walsh & Patrick Reynolds $85 This much anticipated follow-up to the bestselling Big House, Small House explores 40 of New Zealand’s most outstanding residential projects in locations ranging from intensely urban to spectacularly remote. New family homes, suburban alterations, city apartments, coastal beach houses and rural retreats are all included in this impressive collection of recently completed projects, reflecting a growing diversity of living styles and architectural responses across the country. Thoughtfully photographed, with accompanying plans and text that probes the design rationale behind each project, this is a superb survey of some of New Zealand’s most innovative and interesting homes.

The much-anticipated third cookbook from beloved Auckland cafe Little & Friday offers recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. Little & Friday has now grown to four cafes offering breakfast and lunch dishes to compliment a legendary array of savoury and sweet baked treats. Owner Kim Evans and chef Sophie Beck share the recipes that attract diners to Little & Friday’s Belmont, Ponsonby, Newmarket and central Auckland stores, as well as a selection of homestyle dinners and irresistible desserts. With this cookbook you can now enjoy Little & Friday’s most popular dishes at every meal.

Paul Bangay’s Country Gardens Paul Bangay $90 From the internationally acclaimed, award-winning garden designer, whose love affair with country gardens dates back to his childhood. Feast your eyes on these exceptionally stunning country gardens, each of which showcases Paul Bangay’s distinctive simplicity and elegance, as he writes passionately of his deeply personal relationship with each property and its owners. Look behind the gates of 20 exclusive country estates from the Mornington Peninsula to The Hamptons in this magnificently produced book.

The Riviera Set Mary S. Lovell $40 From the author of the bestselling The Mitford Girls and The Churchills, this is a portrait of high society in the 20th century, told through the stories of the group of people who lived, partied, bed-hopped and politicked at the Chateau de l’Horizon near Cannes, over the course of 40 years from the time when Coco Chanel burst onto the French fashion scene in the twenties to the death of the playboy Prince Aly Khan in 1960.

At the heart of these times was the amazing Maxine Elliott, who built the beautiful art deco Chateau and brought together the likes of Noel Coward, the Aga Khan, the Windsors and Winston Churchill.

Days Without End Sebastian Barry $37 An intensely poignant story of two men and the lives they are dealt. Having signed up for the US army in the 1850s, aged 17, Thomas McNulty and John Cole fight in the Indian wars and, ultimately, the Civil War. Orphans of terrible hardships themselves, they find these days to be vivid and alive, despite the horrors they see and are complicit in. Their lives are further enriched and imperilled when a young Indian girl crosses their path, and the possibility of lasting happiness emerges. Moving from the plains of the West to Tennessee, this masterpiece of atmosphere and language is a fresh look at some of the most fateful years in America’s past.

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HAIR & BEAUTY: With Molton Brown, Milford

Book now for pre-Christmas appointments With the festive season upon us and special events and Christmas functions to attend, there’s no better time to refresh your look. We still have a few appointments left for your pre-Christmas haircuts and colours so be sure to book soon with one of our experienced stylists. You’ll love Molton Brown - it’s warm, relaxing and you will get service that is second to none.

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ORTHODONTICS Shakespeare Orthodontics, Milford

Meet Mo at Shakespeare Orthodontics Mo is a Specialist Orthodontist, who has set up Shakespeare Orthodontics after moving back to Auckland this year.

He grew up in both New Zealand and Australia, and qualified as a dentist at the University of Otago. Upon graduating, Mo joined his family in Sydney, where he worked in private practice alongside his father for a few years. Mo then returned with his wife to Dunedin, where he gained his specialist training – a Clinical Doctorate in Orthodontics from the University of Otago.

He has continued to strive for the highest standards in care and has presented in multiple local and international conferences and meetings, including at the Australasian Begg Society of Orthodontics, the European Orthodontic Society and the International Association of Dental Research conferences.

A firm believer in maintaining high clinical standards, Mo sat further examinations to become affiliated with the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) and the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (Sydney). He also holds professional memberships with the American Association of Orthodontists, the New Zealand Association of Orthodontists, the New Zealand Dental Association, the Auckland Dental Association, and is a Fellow of the World Federation of Orthodontists.

Mo and his team have an exceptional specialist orthodontic practice, providing treatment for children and adults. At Shakespeare

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Orthodontics, Mo uses the most up to date systems and offers early treatment, treatment with plates, as well as highly cosmetic treatment using ceramic braces, Invisalign (clear aligners), and Incognito (hidden braces).

Shakespeare Orthodontics’ philosophy is simple…affordable, convenient and honest treatment – with the highest level of quality.

If you, a friend, or any family members are thinking about straightening their teeth and improving their smile… think Shakespeare Orthodontics.

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DREAMING OF CHRISTMAS Milford

MILFORD BAPTIST KINDERGARTEN

Channel welcomes new columnist Luisa MacKenzie from Milford Baptist Kindergarten, who will be writing about early childhood education and development.

Transition to School with a Difference

Luisa MacKenzie

Transition is about moving from one environment to the next. Is your child moving from kindergarten to school? Do you wonder how they will fit in at school? What can you do to empower your child to be ready? Some of the following thoughts and ideas will be things to think about before your child transitions to school. I believe in the following ideas and if you are working on these already, all the better.

Just as you get prepared for a trip or moving to a new town, you get prepared by reading about that new place. Where are they on the map? You find out about the population and what their hallmark is. What support do they have for new entrants?

Where and who do you get to share your concerns with?

Gaining knowledge of how you can fit in, is a good start for your child.

Work closely with your centre and be proactive in its transition programme. The staff are professionals who know how to develop your child’s attitudes and skills. Your journey and questions can develop a meaningful transition programme which will include some skill based activities. Ask the centre for a portfolio of your child’s progress to show their new entrant teacher. Together you can move towards collaboration with the school. This is empowering your child to move on with confidence.

Knowledge of your child’s learning style and abilities is vital to help them grow in confidence. They are who they are, and your dreams and visions for them to live and learn will empower them to move forward. Talk to them about their feelings about the new school. Empower them through conversations long before they enter school. Tell them they are competent as a friend, a learner who can give things a go, a carer for those who may need a friend, and a confident speaker. Of course, I’m not saying you say all these ideas in one go! The transition idea is to be informative over a period of time and throughout the year.

Empowerment is the key to see your child entering school with appropriate tools. They are capable individuals to advance in life. Because you love them, you, the centre and the school will do everything in your power to help your child. Kia kaha!!

Liz and Erica.

Dreaming of Christmas Many local shoppers will remember the beautiful Christmas store which was located in the Milford Centre last year. Dreaming of Christmas is back, in a new location at the other end of the mall right by the entrance to Countdown supermarket.

Once again, Dreaming of Christmas is stocking an incredible collection of unique items which are imported from around the world. The store is well known for its selection of traditional Santas in different sizes, along with children’s favourites including robots, spaceships and nutcracker soldiers. Also on display are Christmas animations with lights and moving parts. Pieces are available in a wide range of beautiful colours and there is something to suit every interior and every style of home. Wreaths, angels, reindeer, nativity figurines, LED ornaments and of course Christmas trees round out the collection. Owners Jenny and Doug Hobbs have once again been careful to keep prices affordable so decorations and collectables are accessible to a wide range of people. With new items coming into store each week, make sure to call in to find everything you need for a bright and beautiful festive season.

Dreaming of Christmas, Milford Centre, 24 Milford Road, Milford, 021 404 345.

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Taking new enrolments What our families are saying about us: “We love the nurturing and caring environment. I feel it is a safe place where my child has lots of fun and choice of activities” “You prepare our children well for school”

Visitors are always welcome. phone: 489 9746 • website: www.kindy.co.nz

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DESTINATION DEVONPORT

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By Maria Teape – Devonport Community Coordinator, Devonport Peninsula Trust Summer Fun Preschool Play sessions start up this month on Tuesday 1st November at Windsor Reserve in Devonport and Thursday 3rd November at Bayswater Park, Bayswater, 9:30am to 11am. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people and make new friends for both caregivers and little ones! It’s also a fantastic way to allow preschoolers to burn off some energy in the morning.

Sessions are casual attendance/free entry and caregiver supervision is required. Sessions are also weather dependent.

Sunday Showcase, being held on Sunday 6th November, 2pm4pm at The Vic Theatre is the variety show you don’t want to miss!

Starring local bands Shed and Slipstream performing originals and covers, Devonport Drama promising to entertain with a trademark original, astonishing dance schools L’Ecole de Danse and Dance Sprite, plus a super selection of short films from The Vic’s film making courses. This free event is the project of the Devonport Converge 2016 group - a group of year 10 students who have been working with me since attending Converge, a one-day youth summit, held earlier in the year.

On Friday 11th November at 7pm, we are holding the last in our ‘Welcome’ series at Corelli’s Café in Devonport. An invitation is extended to newcomers living in Bayswater and Belmont as well as in Devonport. Find out more about what’s on and meet some new faces. For more info contact Maria on 09 445 9533 or email maria@devonportpeninsulatrust.nz or Rebecca on 09 445 3068 or email devonportcomhouse@xtra.co.nz 2,500 majestic, bright, beautiful, hand-painted, endangered shorebirds, made by community groups and pupils of all 10 Devonport Peninsula schools will be on display at Windsor Reserve from 18th November to 28th November. The purpose of the display is to highlight the amazing stories of our shorebirds and the threats they face. The display will officially open at 1pm on the 18th and conclude at 10am on the 28th. There will be shorebird experts on the park throughout the exhibition to share their knowledge and the event is also supported by film screenings at The Vic, book displays at Bookmark and Paradox Books and a coffee deal at Devon on the Wharf.

2,500 majestic, bright, beautiful, hand-painted, endangered shorebirds, made by community groups and pupils of all 10 Devonport Peninsula schools will be on display at Windsor Reserve from 18th November to 28th November.

The Scotty Brewer Skate Day is being held on Sunday 20th November, 11am-3pm at Ngataringa Skate Park, Devonport. We are excited about bringing this event back to its roots, with an emphasis on participation. Competition categories include U12, U16, Girls and Open. Great prizes, food for sale plus BYO water bottles for free water top-ups on site.

Ka kite ano.

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A Devonport Date for the Prime Minister Our local Member of Parliament for North Shore, Maggie Barry, recently hosted Prime Minister John Key for an afternoon of events and meetings across Devonport. First up, the PM met about 80 locals at a lunch at the Devonport Yacht Club. This was followed by a tour of the impressive Navy Museum at Torpedo Bay, before a meeting with around 70 seniors for an afternoon tea at Devonport’s RSA Devonia Hall.

The PM’s day in Devonport on October 7th was topped off with a late afternoon event in Takapuna. He joined local business leaders at Takapuna’s Regatta Bar and Eatery, giving a speech and taking questions, at an event hosted by Takapuna Beach Business Association.

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DESTINATION DEVONPORT

SHOP IN DEVONPORT Not Only Lingerie! Source Your Summer Swimwear & Sleepwear Truly an independent store, Devonport Lingerie stocks an extensive range of brands to cover many sizes and styles for all body shapes and ages. From designer brands like Lonely and Stella McCartney, favoured by many A-list celebrities, to everyday basics from Triumph, Playtex and Freya, they have you covered. Also now stockists of Fantasy, Freya and Goddess, specialising in large cup sizes.

The New Zealand-made Essence lingerie for slips and sleepwear is in store now and the much-loved Givoni sleepwear range has arrived for summer, in sizes 8 to 28.

Get your summer swimwear sorted with bikini sets from $89 and a one piece swimming costumes from $135. All lingerie and swimwear is priced at recommended retail, making it the same price as bigger stores but it comes with a caring, personalised service. Devonport Lingerie is proud of its loyal customers, local and international!

Owner Donna Gustafson said: “Sports, Maternity, everyday, special occasion or post mastectomy, we’re here to help you find the perfect bra, swimsuit or sleepwear.”

Devonport Lingerie, Open 7 days, Shop 2, Queens Parade, Devonport 09 445 8347 www.donna.co.nz

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Beauty from a Bygone Age Magnolia Pearl brings vintage clothing to the present day with its elegant offerings such as this divine dress, perfect for floating around in on fine summer days. Pieces such as this are plentiful at Cosi fan Tutte, Devonport’s whimisical boutique of bygone goodness.

The Victoria Road store in the central village is a favourite with visitors and locals looking for a gorgeous gift or special greeting card. One of its other draw cards is its range of Annie Sloan Chalk Paints. These high quality paints come in several delightful hues and are ideal for upcycling projects. So get creative this month and breathe new life into that old chair, table or set of drawers! Cosi fan Tutte has it covered.

Cosi fan Tutte, 73 Victoria Road, Devonport. Open 7 days 10-5pm.

Boutique Beauty for Little People Boutique baby wear and adorable outfits for little people are So Beau Baby’s thing.

Add to that amazingly stylish changing bags - designer looks that you can use with or without nappies on board - cots and furnishings and you have a delightful Devonport retail haven. The whitewashed walls and clean lines of this heritage building on Devonport’s main street provide a perfect canvas to allow owner Rebecca Bradley’s adorable clothing pieces to shine. “We’re lucky to work with some of the world’s most talented children’s designers who share our passion for quality and design. We love what we do and we hope that’s evident to the people that visit our store,” says Rebecca, originally from the UK. So Beau Baby’s range includes clothing & décor by leading children’s wear brands from Europe, USA, Australia as well as New Zealand. Brands include TinyCottons, Bobo Choses, Rylee & Cru, Hubble & Duke and Jax & Hedley to name a few.

“We’re thrilled to stock collections from amazing New Zealand brands like Carbon Soldier, Noah & Bowie and Le Edit – these are independent New Zealand labels that are world-class in terms of design & quality, and we’re really proud to represent them here at So Beau Baby.”

If you haven’t had a peep inside yet, it’s time you did. Add So Beau Baby to your Instagram and Facebook feeds for stunning photos and inspiration.

So Beau Baby, 85 Victoria Road, Devonport 09 446 6960 www.sobeaubaby.com

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SHOP IN DEVONPORT Handcrafted Homage to History Devonport has a long history with craftsmanship. Boats that are made by hand, the numerous artists who have lived in the area and community gardens are just a few elements of this artistic community. Devonport Chocolates wanted to pay homage to this long history of handcrafted in Devonport and have created a new range of chocolate bars reflecting historical images from the local Devonport and Takapuna areas. Designed by local Devonport designer Aaron Pollock the chocolate bars have captured the history and personality of Devonport. There are six flavours to tempt your taste buds and the stunning images insure you take a bit of Devonport history home with you.

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The Magic of a Good Book Chemistry lecturer turned bookshop owner, Robyn, lives and breathes books. Since 2002 Books @Devonport Wharf has been supplying secondhand books to the Shore and beyond. And despite the advent of electronic devices, Robyn finds the thirst for reading the good old fashioned way, with a tactile paperback or hardback experience, is as strong as ever.

Technology has brought, however, a new outlet for book sales.

Robyn lists titles on the popular www.abebooks.com She has 32,000 currently for sale through this international book-buying site and this has become a big part of what she does through Books @Devonport Wharf.

She said: “You can access the site from anywhere in the world and search for hard to find, out of print or older books. We sell a lot of books this way and a lot of time we are processing books we are selling online to send offshore. We’re global!”

Robyn was born and raised on the Shore, attending Hauraki Primary School, Belmont Intermediate and Westlake Girls High School as a youngster. And is she able to name her one ultimate favourite book? Very easily.

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“Lorna Doone by R.D. Blackmore. It has always been my favourite and always will be.”

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For her, this classic has a strong personal significance. Robyn travelled to Exmouth, England where the book is set, and experienced a serendipitous encounter.

“I went to Oare Church, which features in the book, and the very first grave I saw, I literally fell onto it, bore the name ‘Nancekivell’.

This was my Mum’s maiden name.”

“My grandfather came from that area and I managed to meet up with the deceased lady’s grandson and found out that, yes, we are related! It was a wonderful feeling, knowing that my own history links back to the setting of my favourite book!”

Robyn added: “It just goes to show, you never know where a book is going to take you!”

Books @Devonport Wharf, Devonport Ferry Building, Devonport 09 446 6660 bookshop16@yahoo.co.nz Open seven days a week.

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CHANNEL PETS with DogHQ

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Small Dog Syndrome?

Everyone understands the expression small dog syndrome which has been stolen from the same gender specific expression relating to humans. But is Small Dog Syndrome a real thing?

Of course it is a very familiar sight out and about, or as close to home as your back fence – the highly vocal, seemingly irrational small dog. The internet is also full of videos to entertain us with the vision of extremely large docile dogs running in fear from a tiny feisty fur ball.

If you ask a bunch of dog owners what they thought about the difference between big dogs and small dogs, the common perception is that the smaller they are, the louder and crazier they are. Hence the expression “small dog syndrome”. As with the original expression relating to humans, it is implied that someone of diminutive statue compensates by being domineering towards others.

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Whilst this seems to be logical, for humans this theory has been debunked in recent research but does this mean that it holds no credibility in dogs?

Research has shown that in some species of animal, smaller specimens do actually display higher levels of aggression than larger ones. And between dogs it can easily be suggested that smaller dogs maybe feel threatened by bigger ones so they behave defensively showing meaner behaviour.

While research does seem to point towards some correlation in dog size and more aggressive behaviours, it becomes clouded with known influence of owners on their dogs.

Why you might be a contributor: They are small and need protecting: Small dog owners pass on their anxieties to the dogs themselves. They think that as they are small they are prone to be injured by big dogs and generally don’t let them socialise as pups.

Small dogs treated more like babies than large ones: Treating your dog like a human is well documented to contribute to behavioural issues and small dogs are far more likely to fall into this category than large ones.

Expectation becomes self-fulfilling: If we are expecting our small dog to be more aggressive because of 'small dog syndrome' we are likely to be more tolerant with the behaviour and not as likely to correct it.

Lesser threat: Because the threat of being bitten by a small dog is much less concerning to us than a large dog, we are less likely to address early signs of aggressive behaviour in our small dog. In a large dog, we would get professional help to address training and behaviour early.

Obedience: Large dog owners spend a lot more time and energy in general on obedience training with their dog than small dog owners because the consequences are much higher for a large unruly dog.

This puts the large dog owner in a stronger leadership position and therefore better behaviour outcomes for the dog.

With all this in mind, we must still consider genetics and what humans have done to breed certain traits in dogs. We have specifically bred some dogs to have an anxious edge, or to relentlessly pursue prey. We cannot turn these traits off in our suburban back yard.

Small dog syndrome or not, regardless of what has produced the behaviour, behaviour can be modified. And that often means you changing yours.

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MONEY MATTERS enableMe Financial Personal Trainers

This month’s article is brought to you by Patsy Hobson and Alistair Johannesson, enableMe North Harbour.

Family + Kids + Money = Need a plan!

Ever really thought about the complexities of the family unit and the impact that money has on parent's relationships with their children? It may seem pretty basic, but teaching kids about money through their various ages and stages will stand both you and your loved ones in good stead when they later have to negotiate life!

Kids Psychology (teaching your kids about money) From an early age try and turn your day-to-day activities into learning experiences. For example, trips to the bank can be a perfect opening for a discussion about your values and how you use money.

You can discuss the concept of interest and how the bank pays people back for saving their money.

A child’s early teen years are not too early to learn about the stock market or investments in general – you can even make it fun to pretend to invest in companies that your child may be familiar with like toy-making companies or movie companies.

Help them set a budget by discussing their wants and their needs so that they can get a connection between spending for necessity and spending for the perceived benefit of making them feel better.

These simple rules set the scene for your child and give them a fair chance at surviving in the financial world they will live in after you “cut the apron strings”.

At enableMe we see people from all walks of life including those who have blended family units or who may not have had the benefit of their parents “money education” - it is only later they come to the realisation (with our help) in identifying the connection between spending and paying. Working to a budget they can really see what has been frittered – we simply awaken them to the massive financial benefits that can be attained by working to a budget and being accountable to someone else and a plan!

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INTERIOR DESIGN with Lizzie K & Co.

Liz is the owner of Lizzie K & Co interiors. She shares her insights and advice on the most important aspects of planning and coordinating your interior renovation projects.

Alfresco Living

With summer now just around the corner it’s time to review outdoor living areas. Whether you’re looking at revamping existing fittings or going for brand new, the following design tips will give you that summer time feeling.

Pots and Planters – breathe new life into your outdoor sitting area by placing groups of planted pots near to the sitting area. Go for the largest you can and in a variety of heights. Perfect for culinary herbs close to the kitchen or a seasonal splash of floral colour.

Sun Shade – try to have a combination of sunny and shady areas for different times of the day. Colourful retro style umbrellas over dining areas or woven black and white stripped awning fabric on an existing pergola. Add a pop of colour and pattern your skin and furniture will love.

Feature Seating – when it comes to comfort and style, the classic New Zealand made Flutter Design butterfly chair never goes out of fashion. The steel powdercoat frames lasts for years outdoors and the marine grade canvas covers come in a multitude of colours.

They are easy to move around and add personality to an outdoor space.

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The easiest way to refresh an existing space. Remember an eclectic range of colours, patterns & sizes looks best. Outdoor soft filled

ottomans are summer’s best kept secret. Use as a foot rest, side table, pet bed or extra seating.

Liz Kerby Outdoor Lighting – nothing shouts summer like ending the day sitting around a roaring fire pit or fireplace watching embers flickering. Hurricane lamps and festoon lights also add atmosphere to outdoor dining areas.

At Lizzie K & Co we are interior designers but this often extends to outdoor living spaces as well. At this time of year suggestions for exterior paint schemes and outdoor dining, seating, furniture and accessories are popular. Give me a call to book a consultation to meet and discuss your requirements.

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NEW GROUPS TACKLE LONELINESS IN OLDER PEOPLE Older people can be particularly prone to loneliness, but two new groups are working towards a brighter future for our rapidly ageing population.

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) recently established the AUT Centre for Active Ageing (ACAA), delivering research to inform the development of age-friendly communities and help older people live happier, healthier lives. This work will be complemented by the newly launched Silver Line Charitable Trust, whose forward-thinking founders also see the need to better support older New Zealanders.

Nearly one in five New Zealand women aged over 65, and one in seven men, report being lonely, and this is not simply an emotional issue. AUT research shows loneliness is a risk factor for poor health, serious illness and mortality, and associated with depressive symptoms, cognitive decline and reduced quality of life.

With the shared objective of promoting active ageing and advancing older people’s health and wellbeing, the Silver Line Charitable Trust and ACAA will work to encourage social engagement and ensure communities are more inclusive.

Modelled on the successful Silver Line UK (providing information, friendship and advice to older people, and receiving 1 million calls in just three years), Silver Line NZ will use local and international research to develop a service that supports our unique community of older people.

“Loneliness is a hidden social and health scourge in New Zealand,” says John Lepper, Chair of the Silver Line Charitable Trust NZ. “We will all benefit from a service like Silver Line UK, which offers lifesaving support for older people and their carers.”

With a team of experts in health, sports and social science, ACAA’s research will include loneliness in the general population and specific communities.

“New Zealand has a rapidly ageing population, and one that is extremely diverse. It’s important that the country’s responses to these changes are well informed,” says Associate Professor Valerie Wright-St Clair, Codirector of the AUT Centre for Active Ageing.

“We know that ethnic and other minority groups face social discrimination and experience higher levels of loneliness – which is the case for Māori, Asian immigrants, older women, gay men and visually impaired older people. Our research will address the challenges these and other groups face.”

Prof. Max Abbott, CNZM

Pro Vice-Chancellor’s Perspective Populations are ageing in much of the developed world, and New Zealand is no exception. The longest life expectancy in the country is amongst North Shore and Waitemata District Health Board residents, at around 84 years. But as additional years are being added to lives, we must ensure that good quality life accompanies those years.

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disorders than any other age group – as low as a quarter of that of people aged 16 to 24. This is particularly notable given that half of New Zealanders will experience a significant mental health disorder in their lifetime.

While many older people thrive, others are isolated and lonely. In October, the AUT North Campus also hosted a function celebrating Fortunately, two new groups have been launched to address this World Mental Health Day. Speakers included Mike King, the CEOs situation. The AUT Centre for Active of the Mental Health Foundation and Te Pou, Ageing (ACAA) and the Silver Line and Waitemata District Health Board’s Helen Charitable Trust will work together to Walsh who launched a new Board project, ‘Our counter loneliness in older people, and Health in Mind.’ This new initiative focuses People aged 65 and over promote their health and wellbeing. on strengthening mental health provision in primary care settings, and increasing the typically have lower rates of ACAA researchers work with older focus on mental health promotion and early mental disorders than any people to help define and prioritise intervention – a development that stands to research, and translate the results make a positive contribution to the wellbeing other age group into practical community benefits. of our local community.

The Silver Line will provide valuable support for older people, working The event’s central theme was psychological alongside the older person community and mental health first aid, highlighting the and volunteers. Both initiatives were launched at a recent AUT event role we each have to play in the health of our social networks. From on the North Campus, marking the United Nations International Day loneliness in older people to mental health disorders in the wider of Older Persons. population, we all need to feel comfortable asking for help and giving support.

Health challenges do increase in our latter years, but there is good news. People aged 65 and over typically have lower rates of mental

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CHANNEL FEATURE: Touch Compass Dance Company

Challenging perceptions of dance

By Christine Young Catherine Chappell Catherine Chappell

This month Touch Compass Dance Company presents its DanceBox film exhibition alongside performances of a short dance theatre work ‘All the Way Home’ at Mairangi Arts Centre. It effectively kicks off this innovative dance company’s 20th anniversary year, which runs from December this year to December 2017.

Succeeding – and surviving – more than 20 years is a milestone for any New Zealand arts company. For one as ground-breaking and sometimes as challenging as Touch Compass, it’s a tribute to the single minded vision, determination and passion of its founder and artistic director Catherine Chappell and the talents of those who have shared her vision and joined the company.

When Channel caught up with Catherine recently, it was clear that she is as passionate about dance now as she was when she started ballet lessons in Mairangi Bay as a six year old. She trained with Teresa McMurray until she was 17 before being accepted into the New Zealand School of Dance to earn the then only available qualification – a two year diploma – with a major in contemporary dance. Her future career path was beginning to take shape.

On completing her diploma, she created a solo show: ‘Solo Flight’. From there she joined Limbs Dance Company, a leader in contemporary dance practice in the 1970s and ’80s, before travelling to Europe where she spent a nerve-wracking day auditioning for a dance theatre company run by Vivienne Newport, who danced with world-renowned contemporary choreographer Pina Bausch. She was successful and for the next two years lived and performed in Germany and Italy. “It was incredible – an amazing opportunity to work in devised dance-theatre, and in a new language and culture.”

Forming Touch Compass in 1997 “wasn’t something I set out to do,” she confesses. “It was a series of experiences that set me on this path.”

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On her way back home to New Zealand from Germany she did a course at Tanzwochen in Vienna, a prestigious training ground for professional dancers where she was introduced to contact improvisation, a form of dance in which, simply put, physical contact provides the starting point for improvised movement of two or more performers. She was hooked – but at that stage contact improvisation was new to New Zealand and she had little opportunity to present or practise the technique.

Catherine returned to New Zealand in the early ’90s, presented a full-length show, Cumulus, and began teaching at Unitec, as well as resuming her freelance career as a dancer and choreographer – and, at times, anything at all in the dance/theatre world to ensure she made her living from the art that she loved rather than fitting it around work in another field.

She travelled to the United States in 1995 and 1996 to “upgrade my contact improvisation skills”. On the second trip she trained with Alito Alessi who set up DanceAbility, to teach people with and without disabilities to dance, and which, like Touch Compass, has contact improvisation at its roots.

“He calls it mixed ability dance,” says Catherine. “We call it inclusive dance.” The labels, she says, evolve, aiming in Touch Compass’s case at least to reflect the professional nature of the dancers and choreographers and the extraordinarily high standards Catherine aspires to for her company.

From DanceAbility Catherine went to New York and did an all-wheels workshop. “I had to be on roller blades and the woman I was working with was a wheelchair user. That was interesting, because I’d only just started learning contact, so I was learning new skills as well as trying to stay balanced,” she laughs.

Inspired, Catherine returned with a vision for similar work to happen in New Zealand. There were inclusive companies in England and America – but nothing here. “I started trying to find people to do it with – and that was the challenge. People didn’t think it was possible.” She started giving talks and gradually, talk by talk, the first dancers came on board.

Dance was something most people with disabilities hadn’t considered, but Catherine eventually found enough people to start a class, “and after a year and a half, that class became a show!”

A show that exhibited Catherine’s trademark ability to push boundaries: in a professional venue, she introduced the use of harnesses, so that the wheelchair didn’t just whirl and turn but also flew. “When you don’t know things,” she says, “you just do them.”

She makes it sound simple, but Catherine had to fight to get started. For the first year she did everything: choreography, dancing in the show, dancer training, costume making, grant funding and more.

The first responses to grant applications were that funders only fund professional projects; the perception was that because the company had disabled people in it, it wasn’t professional.

Eventually attitudes changed, but it was a long haul before the company received recognition in the form of recurrent funding from Creative New Zealand in 2011. Prior to that all funding was on a project by project basis. Even now, it’s tough. The company recently had to relinquish a wheelchair accessible studio as it wasn’t sustainable on the funding available. “Our aim,” she says optimistically, “is to collaborate and share a space with other like-minded groups so that we can share costs and draw on each other’s experiences and skills.”

2011 was a milestone year. Not only did the company receive recurrent funding, but Catherine also applied for and received the prestigious Creative New Zealand Choreographic Fellowship, worth $65,000. It was recognition of her work to date. It also gave her the opportunity to travel to Liverpool to develop her experience of contact improvisation and to take it in another direction – aerial bungy and theatre. From this, she developed the performance work ‘Spring’, which premiered at Q Theatre in 2012.

At the beginning, says Catherine, there was no long term vision for Touch Compass, and certainly no idea that the company would branch out into dance-theatre, film and inclusive community workshops. Nor that the company would be going 20 years later. “I had a passion for something, and it was like, let’s just do a show. And that was successful, so let’s do another show – and then go to Australia!” (The show from the second season was successfully taken to Australia for the 2000 Sydney Paralympics.)

“I’ve always been keen to look at what’s possible, rather than what’s not. Usually when you come to it from that point of view, great things happen.”

Of course there are still challenges. As the company has grown, so have the infrastructure, the grant applications, and the bureaucracy… “But it all boils down to the fact that the work is profound, we have a committed Board and team, and a solid track record and reputation. Over the next five years we aim to collaborate with more organisations, deliver more diverse arts, reach more people and create a more sustainable future for inclusive performance. One of our biggest challenges is the offer of a donation of $180,000 on the proviso the company matches this by raising $100,000. That’s exhilarating and quite some task for us.

“We’ve got some really exciting plans for next year with a new work designed to showcase diversity, human movement and technology. ‘InMotion’ will debut to start our 20th anniversary celebrations on December 3rd, the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities, with dancers using devices such as wheelchairs, Segways and mobility scooters interacting with a range of technologies to create a visually spectacular performance.”

Looking back over Touch Compass’s history, Catherine says there have been a number of highlights: performing at the Paralympics; new dance-theatre works incorporating singing, acting, dancing and aerial work; the recent portable dance series that takes the work into different public arenas including airports, galleries and outdoor spaces; and the DanceBox films – one of

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which is currently screening on Air New Zealand international flights. “Arts should be accessible to all,” says Catherine, “and unfortunately it’s not because of the cost for some people and limited transport options…. As our work is about accessibility, I think it’s important for us to do a range of work, whether in the theatre or out in public spaces.”

The overwhelming driver for Catherine is “the joy of connection, people being able to connect deeply, and in a challenging way… At the moment I’m an artistic director who sometimes gets to move, sometimes gets to choreograph, sometimes gets to teach – but none of those as much as I’d like.

I love all of it.”

For the immediate future, Catherine is focused on the ‘All the Way Home’ performances and DanceBox film exhibition. The latter showcases eight short films that centre around a pivotal moment in the Touch Compass dancers’ lives, choreographed in and around a 2m x 2m plywood box. The live performances invite primary aged children to watch a 35 minute show and then join the dancers for a 30-40 minute workshop where they can play games using props and learning movements and actions from the show. The concept has been trialled successfully as part of Auckland Live’s winter Pick and Mix series, and she’s looking forward to taking it out to new audiences.

Touch Compass Dance Company presents its DanceBox film exhibition plus dance-theatre work ‘All the Way Home’ followed by workshops for young people. Mairangi Arts Centre 2-13 November.

Public matinees Sunday 6 and Sunday 13 November, 2pm.

Primary school and early childhood centre performances weekdays. $3/$5. Info at dance@touchcompass.org.nz, call 09 550 6464 or book at: https://nz.patronbase.com/_TouchCompass/Productions.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Westlake High School 60th Reunion 2017 Pupils and staff from 1957 to 1961 are all invited Planning is under way for a 60th reunion of the original Westlake High School – the forerunner to the separate Westlake Girls and Westlake Boys High Schools. The organisers are keen to get as many past pupils as possible from the combined Westlake High School to come along for the one-day reunion scheduled for March next year..

“Prior to the establishment of the Girls' and Boys' entities, Westlake High School was situated on the site of the current girls school and in the first year 1957 consisted of the hall and administration block and one classroom block,” explained Peter Burn, a foundation pupil at the combined school who later served on the combined Westlake Board for 18 years and was chair for several of those formative years.

When the combined school was formed the pupils were all third formers (113) who mainly came from the immediate neighbourhood, including Takapuna and Milford primary schools.

“It was always planned that the school would be split into single sex schools and at the beginning of 1962 the new schools replaced the ‘co-ed’ school," adds Peter Burn. "I was a foundation pupil and served on the combined schools board for 18 years including six years as chairman. The image that accompanies this article is the editorial from our Westlake High School magazine of 1961 which talks of the beginnings and what proved to be true in the later years of the school.”

Peter Burn is organising the reunion along with Jan Franklin and Geoff Bonham.

Editorial from the Westlake High School magazine of 1961.

“We are planning to have a reunion day for pupils/staff (1957 to 1961) on Friday March 10th. The day will consist of a morning tour at the girls' school. The old hall is being demolished in 2017 to make way for a new auditorium. At the end of the day there will be a mix and mingle at the wonderful new gymnasium at the boys' school. We are keen to get as many along as possible for what should be a very enjoyable day."

For further information contact:- Jan Franklin, email: jan. franklin@xtra.co.nz or phone 021 413 862; Geoff Bonham, email: geoff@geoffbonham.co.nz or phone 021 923 839; Peter Burn, email: pburn@southparkproperty.co.nz or phone 021 265 9697.

Market day Saturday 3rd December

St John Opportunity Shop North Shore The St John Opportunity Shop at 18 Link Drive, Wairau Park, North Shore is in its second year of operation. Due to the outstanding support from the community and the donations made – we have been able to contribute towards a new ambulance in support of our St John paramedic teams. The cost to produce one of these ambulances is approximately $180,000.00 – $225,000.00 depending on the model, so by shopping with us you are helping support the St John service.

To celebrate this and thank the community for have shown their overwhelming support, we have decided to hold a market day on Saturday 3 December 2016 at the shop where the new ambulance will be on display.

The day will be filled with all sorts of activities – coffee for those in need, ice creams, cake stall, AED demonstrations, sausage sizzle, face painting and so much more. Great specials will be available in the shop throughout the day The draw for the Invacare mobility scooter (valued at $4,450.00) and Christmas hampers will be drawn at 1pm.

The market day has been proudly sponsored by: Megan Jaffe Real Estate Ltd (Ray White Remuera) and Bladescenes. We are extremely grateful for their sponsorship.

Come along and enjoy the day with St John and our team of fabulous Volunteers.

We would like to take this time to wish all a very Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year.

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CHANNEL FEATURE: Petria's Wish Fulfilled

Adele Kinloch from Magazine, with Karyn, Petria and Rebekah Haigh.

Wish Fulfilment

Make-A-Wish brings dreams to life Sixteen year old Petria Haigh, her younger sister Rebekah, 11, and mother Karyn recently spent a morning in Takapuna shopping for new dresses. Petria, Rebekah and Karyn are not generally dress girls, living as they do on a farm. Horses and sports are more the girls’ style, and Karyn works with husband Allan in his engineering business.

But this day was special. They were accompanied by Roz Tommas and Charis MacDonald, Wish Coordinators from Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Make-A-Wish Foundation, established in New Zealand in 1986, exists to grant wishes for children (aged 3-17) with life-threatening illnesses. It receives no government funding and relies on fundraising. It receives major funding support from Bayleys Foundation, which is Make-A-Wish Foundation’s principal partner. Bayleys Foundation helped grant Petria’s wish to attend the Melbourne Cup this year, and supports the other 200 wishes granted by Make-A-Wish across the country each year. Bayleys Foundation general manager Sue Stanaway says the Foundation and members of the wider Bayleys group aim to double the number of wishes granted each year to 400.

Bayleys Foundation helped grant Petria’s wish to attend the Melbourne Cup this year, and supports the other 200 wishes granted by Make-A-Wish across the country each year.

The Takapuna shopping campaign started at Takapuna’s Magazine Designer Clothing store, which provided support by

offering to donate dresses selected by Petria or her mother.

After trying several options offered by Adele from Magazine, Karyn selected a stunning apricot dress, perfect for Melbourne Cup wear, and added a fascinator and a clutch purse to complete the outfit.

For Petria, who has been undergoing treatment for cancer, the search was more difficult. She wanted something elegant, yet not too “adult”. A few more Takapuna stores later, she selected a soft pink dress from Annah Stretton’s Takapuna store. Annah Stretton kindly supported Petria’s dream with a discount on the purchase price.

The search itself became part of the wish: an opportunity for mother and daughters to indulge themselves and enjoy some “girl time” together. They’ll be joined by father Allan Haigh on the four day, three-night dream trip to Melbourne, where the family will not only take in the excitement of the Melbourne Cup races but also visit the Victoria Museum, where some of Phar Lap’s remains and memorabilia are among the museums most popular exhibits. (Petria remembers that when she was little her mother was “obsessed” by Phar Lap, and showed Petria numbers of movies featuring the great horse. “That’s where this all started,” she says.)

To top off the trip, the family also celebrates Karyn and Allan’s 25th wedding anniversary on their last night in Melbourne. Those dresses may not get a lot of wear on the farm, but they will certainly enhance two wonderful occasions in early November.

You can support the Make-A-Wish Foundation by fundraising, holding and event or making a donation.

Find out more at: www.makeawish.org.nz/support-make-a-wish/

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SKIN CANCER CHANNEL with Dr Grant Coe

Dr Grant Coe

LIFE EDUCATION with Barry Kirk-Burnnard

MoleMan is a full service mole and skin cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment facility in Northcote Point. Their skin cancer doctors can map and identify skin cancers on the spot, as well as provide any necessary surgery, treatment and follow-up care. The team at MoleMan aims to provide exceptional patient care, at an affordable price, in a warm, welcoming and friendly environment. 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.

Self-conscious about a mole?

Question: I have a large, raised mole above my eye, which I feel quite self-conscious about. Do I need to see a dermatologist or plastic surgeon to have this removed, or is this something MoleMan can take care of? Is there a difference in service and pricing??

Dr Coe: Absolutely, at MoleMan we provide a range of options, in terms of both skin cancer and cosmetic mole removal surgery and treatment.

Raised moles can often be removed using a quick and straightforward procedure called a “shave removal,” which is done under a local anesthetic, has a much faster healing time - as no stitches are required - and leaves minimal scarring. At MoleMan, most shave removal procedures cost between $150 and $300 inc GST. If you are looking to have a mole removed, it’s worth investigating your options, as there can be a big difference between what various providers charge. At MoleMan we recommend booking an initial cosmetic mole removal consultation, to talk through your options with the doctor, as well as costs, possible scarring and the recommended procedure.

Call the team at MoleMan today to enquire about cosmetic mole removal on 0800 DR MOLE (376653) or 09 480 6416. You can also visit www. moleman.co.nz for pricing and frequently asked questions. Dr Coe is also an affiliated provider to Southern Cross for skin cancer surgery and selected services.

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Helping kids make smart life choices Isn’t it great to see a few more warm days as we (slowly) head towards our summer and have fewer of the ultra-wet days that our winter has brought us. The new leaves on trees and emerging blossoms help make the place look great and certainly help lift the spirits.

As Life Education North Shore heads Barry Kirk-Burnnand towards the close of another very successful year, we reflect on what we have achieved. Having teachers and parents tell us that what we do is saving kids’ lives from some pretty bad influences certainly helps drive us to keep doing what we are doing - and that’s “helping kids make smart life choices” in relation to healthy food, social relationships, body systems and, at intermediate school level, substances. I have no doubt whatsoever that our preventative programme is having a really positive effect on our next generation; seeing around 16,000 kids through our programme every year is an immense achievement we are proud of.

And because one of our leading purposes established over 25 years ago was to 'leave no child out' we charge only a small percentage of our costs to schools and parents. This then creates the challenge we have always had of funding the yearly shortfall in funds of more than $100,000, which is where a large portion of our Trustees’ efforts are focused. However we are immensely grateful to a number of generous companies, individuals and community trusts that fill that void.

On the business front, Albany Toyota has been our biggest and longest serving contributor - Andrew and Hayden McKenzie and the team at Albany are very much a community focused business and we really appreciate their support. Other businesses that support us are Benefitz, Oceanbridge Shipping, Apollo Accounting, Albany Insurance Services, Inside Out Cleaning, NZ Home Loans North Harbour, Redcoat Cleaning, Bonney’s Container Transport, East Coast Bays Towing, East Coast Bays Carriers, Boat Haulage, Deb Wallace at Harcourts, and the McGrath, Staples and Sexton families.

On the community trusts scene, we have generous support from the Lottery Grants Board, Pub Charities, the Lion Foundation, Youthtown, Trusts Community Foundation and the Southern Trust. And from local Rotary clubs we have had support over a long period mainly from Albany, North Harbour and Takapuna North clubs.

Sir Peter Gluckman’s very relevant statement from some time ago really does describe why what we are doing is so important: “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 interventions (or punitive) strategies applied later.”

Until next month we will continue to help kids make smart life choices.

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

Life Education Trust will be visiting the following schools in October

Pinehill - St Johns - Browns Bay Primary Birkdale Primary - Wairau Intermediate - Verran

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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.

Inflammation - The Driver of Many Chronic Illnesses

John Appleton

As I see it - by John Appleton Whenever we come across medical terms that are linked with illnesses, it’s surprising how many of them have the suffix 'itis' derived from a Greek root, which has come to mean inflammation. There are lots of them; hepatitis, colitis, gastritis, bursitis, sinusitis, cystitis, prostatitis, bronchitis, dermatitis, conjunctivitis, hepatitis and meningitis to name a few.

For many years, wear and tear was believed to be the primary cause of joint pain in the hips and knees. Researchers at Stanford University in the U.S. are now saying that we should be paying a lot more attention to chronic low grade inflammation, which is also believed to be a significant factor in our two biggest killers; heart disease and cancer.

Acute inflammation, however, in response to an injury or an infection, is an essential part of the clean-up repair and healing process. It’s when the ‘switches’ that govern the inflammatory response remain activated that we get into trouble. This could be why athletes have problems with old injuries as they age.

Incompletely healed tissues continue to produce inflammatory chemicals. The problem, as I see it, clearly lies with our modern lifestyle. Here’s a rundown of how we end up with chronic inflammation. It’s a long list starting with our excessive consumption of refined carbohydrates sugar, white flour products and omega 6 fatty acids, which are found in thousands of products on supermarket shelves. Allergies and food sensitivities often linked with our lifestyles also create inflammatory responses.

Environmental toxins can be highly inflammatory. There are so many everyday chemicals found in our homes, e.g. cleaning products, that can trigger inflammation when absorbed through the skin. Chronic stress produces hormones that result in chronic inflammation and when we are sleep deprived we have significantly higher levels of inflammatory chemicals.

Inflammation is clearly a common denominator in disease. Controlling chronic inflammation could be the key to not only preventing many illnesses but also the key to reversing them.

Fat cells are another promoter of chronic systemic inflammation.

This is a double whammy because often what causes us to become overweight creates inflammation and then the fat itself, particularly that found around the abdomen, produces large amounts of inflammatory chemicals. This could be why overweight people suffer so much more disease and disability.

So what can we do about this? Diet would be the first port of call and, to this end, a focus on unrefined foods and plant based meals is where we need to head. Monica Reinagel is the author of a really good book The Inflammation Free Diet Plan, which lists 1,500 foods rated best and worst for inflammation and it has lots of yummy recipes.

While supplements should never take the place of a healthinducing diet, they can have an important role to play specifically when it comes to inflammation. Top of the list is curcumin, which is extracted from turmeric. Curcumin is amazing and it has a partner frankincense (also known as boswellia), which is less known but nearly as important. Taken together they are dynamite as natural anti-inflammatories.

Ginger, from the same family as curcumin, is also up there and can be taken daily as ginger tea or in smoothies. Making fresh ginger tea from the root is best. Omega 3 (fish oil) is also high on the list but, with this, quality is paramount and we need to take enough of it - at least 800 mgs EPA and 500 mgs DHA daily.

Magnesium is a mineral that most of us in New Zealand need more of. Magnesium is a powerful natural anti-inflammatory. I take it as a powder in water before bed.

Inflammation is clearly a common denominator in disease.

Controlling chronic inflammation could be the key to not only preventing many illnesses but also the key to reversing them. All it may take is a bit of knowledge and a commitment to making a few changes.

John Appleton - john@johnappleton.co.nz www.johnappleton.co.nz 09 489 9362

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ARTS NEWS: Lake House Arts

Marisa Vodanovich, Impossible Grids, INITIATE[s] 2016 – New Graduates.

Sharifa Karimi, The Princess and the Wolves, Emerging Artist Series 2016.

Proposals Open for 2017 Lake House Arts presents a vibrant and engaging exhibition programme profiling artists and groups that are both nationally and locally recognised as well as community based and local artistic talents. Our programme strives to represent a wide range of visual art mediums, including historical and multi-cultural themes with links to a selection of regional and local, arts and cultural events. The exhibition programme is accompanied by a range of public programmes including artist’s talks, exhibition tours and art workshops for adults and children.

We are now seeking proposals for 2017 from practitioners of any artistic discipline, individually or in groups. Refer to our website for proposal guidelines or email the Curator to have them sent to you. www.lakehousearts.org.nz/webpages/ exhibition-proposals or manager@lakehousearts.org.nz

NZ OUTSIDER ART FAIR

Raewyn Judkins - NZ Outsider Art Fair.

Lake House Arts is part of the NZ Outsider Art Fair for the first time this year. The fair makes art accessible to all, from those that frequent art galleries to those that have never stepped into a gallery in their lives.

The exhibitions, events and discussions raise awareness, break down barriers, and provide an engaging opportunity for community connection and celebration of the creative diversity within our community.

Lake House Arts Offering is an exciting exhibition of work from Outsider artists Raewyn Judkins, Justine D’Anvers, Julia Newland, and Carol Anderson from Nov 2nd – Nov 27.

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

featuring Raewyn Judkins Justine D’Anvers Julia Newland Carol Anderson 2 - 27 November 2016 Lake House Arts 37 Fred Thomas Dr Takapuna

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ARTS NEWS: Northart

New For November at Northart Four outstanding painting exhibitions are currently on view at Northart: Solo shows

by Lindsey Kirk, Sonja Drake and Victoria Anderson and a group show by Rosemary Theunissen, Malcolm McAllister and Fiona Gray.

In her works in ‘Here & There’, Lindsey Kirk draws from her experiences of living between a small village in Burgundy, France and Kaukapakapa, Auckland. She presents us with exquisite and carefully balanced compositions, rendered in paint, print and collage, of three interior scenes - attic bedrooms from her homes in both countries - and a series of still life arrangements of jugs and vases juxtaposed with unusual objects she picks up in second hand markets as well as personal and family treasures.

Victoria Anderson is a non-practising lawyer and she combines her love of the law with that of painting in 'Vacations I’ve Never Taken’, using the theme to pose questions about appropriation, copyright and the use of other people’s images. The works are based on photos taken by others and posted on Facebook. “I was on a vicarious vacation with them,” she writes, “as I scrolled through, I wanted to explore this through paint, to highlight the ease with which I could save others' images to my own device and use in any way I chose. All without their knowledge.”

In his works in ‘Take Three” Malcolm McAllister explores the theme of consumerism “…a reflection of the relentless need of capitalism to expand”. The works are set in contemporary Cuba, where capitalism is banned except in small scale ventures. He uses the metaphor of the shopping trolley and the faces, figures and responses of ordinary Cubans as subject matter. Exhibiting alongside him, Zimbabwe-born Fiona Gray’s work reflects more on mind states, our inner selves, quiet moments of reflection and contemplation and the ways in which we embrace and deal with life, beauty and tragedy. Rosemary Theunissen, the third artist in ‘Take three’, undertook her art training in South Africa. Her passion is landscape, unsettling, ambiguous and moody landscapes, dotted with man-made structures and inhabited by small figures, sourced from her own photographs or from the internet “There is something melancholy about these landscapes and their sombre

colours, like images from a troubling dream.

Who are these people and what are they doing?

Why are they along?” she asks.

"Your reason for taking a bearing could be to check that the direction you suspect to be correct is actually correct", Sonja Drake notes. The body of work exhibited in ‘Taking a Bearing’ “…focuses on the earth in moments of transition and transformation.

With the depiction of the land, I seek to reveal the precarious line that divides creation and destruction…I include birds as a symbol of tenuous and delicate balance.”

Four fascinating exhibitions by six accomplished and committed artists. They continue until 16 November.

Mid-November brings Auckland Council’s Urbanesia Festival and this year we are delighted to be presenting a special exhibition in the window galleries , ‘Imaginary Beings’ by tapa artists Tui Emma Gillies and Suileti Fieme’a Burrows from 11 November. On Saturday 12th we are running some classes for children on tapa, Pacific-themed necklaces made from recycled materials and a communal mural.

Check them out on Northart’s website and facebook pages.

Later this month ‘Pocket Edition’ Small Works for Large Walls is the ideal exhibition to visit if you are interested in starting an art collection but don’t know where to start! Smallsized and affordable artworks by 28 well-known and not so well known invited artists. It opens Friday 18 November 5.30pm - 7.30pm closing Sunday 11 December. Also in November ‘We are Artists’, a collaboration between The New Dawn Partnership (a day service in Milford for people with high and complex needs) and Art Adventure, an art studio which facilitates art projects for people with diverse needs.

Another full-on month for art lovers at Northart!

Northart, Norman King Square, Northcote Shopping Centre 09 480 9633, 022 102 2422, northart.co.nz www.facebook.com/northartgallery

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Lindsey Kirk, Treasures, acrylic and collage on board, 2016.

Sonja Drake, New Formed Land Waimangu.

Rosemary Theunissen, From across the water, 2016.

Malcolm McAllister, On the malecon (detail), 2016.

Northart, Norman King Square, Ernie Mays Street, Northcote Shopping Centre Phone 09 480 9633 northart@ihug.co.nz www.northart.co.nz Northart is supported by Kaipatiki Local Board, the Lion Foundation and Birkenhead Licensing Trust and is open 10am – 4pm daily, evening viewings by arrangement.

Admission is free.

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NORTH HARBOUR CLUB: News AWARDS

Doctor Carl Hume was the winner of the AIMES Supreme Award and the AIMES Education Award in 2015. He is pictured with Tim Oughton of Kristin School (AIMES Education Award sponsor) and North Harbour Club President Aidan Bennett.

Andrea Davies, Campus Registrar at Massey University’s Albany Campus, is a trustee of the North Harbour Club and Chairs the AIMES Awards judging panel.

Celebrating excellence with the annual AIMES Awards The annual AIMES Awards presentations, traditionally held in early November, are the culmination of the North Harbour Club and Charitable Trusts activities for the year.

The 21st annual North Harbour Club AIMES Awards Gala Dinner is being held on Saturday November 12th this year at the Bruce Mason Centre in Takapuna. The venue will be transformed to take on a 'Rio' theme for the event which will be MC'd by club ambassador Shane Cortese. A sell-out crowd of close to 500 people will be in attendance.

On the preceding evening, Friday November 11, a cocktail function is being held to present the AIMES Emerging Talent Awards and the North Harbour Club Junior Excellence Awards.

Founded in 1995, the North Harbour Club and Charitable Trust is made up of around 180 community and business leaders.

Lunches and fundraising events are held during the year. There are also over 30 sponsors who support the organisation (see facing page). All proceeds of club activities go into the AIMES Awards, an awards programme that celebrates and rewards excellence achieved by the young people of the region. The AIMES acronym represents the categories in which these awards are made:- the Arts; Innovation; Music; Education; Sport; Service to the Community.

At the completion of 2016, the North Harbour Club and Charitable Trust will have awarded $1.83 million worth of AIMES Awards grants to over 250 young people aged between 10 and 25 years old.

In 2016, during November, 20 awards for excellence will be made worth a total of $180,000. These will include seven AIMES AWARDS and an overall supreme winner; seven AIMES Emerging Talent Awards; Six North Harbour Club Junior Excellence Awards.

Just under 150 applications were received for these awards during July and August.

At the completion of 2016, the North Harbour Club and Charitable Trust will have awarded $1.83 million worth of AIMES Awards grants to over 250 young people‌ "Our average number of applications each year has been around 90 over the two decades," says North Harbour Club President Aidan Bennett. "Last year we had double that number and this year to have close to 150 is a real thrill. These are exceptional youngsters achieving excellence across a wide spectrum. Our award nights on Friday November 11th and Saturday 12th, when we will celebrate these outstanding high achievers, are going to be very special. We will also be entertained at these events by current and previous award recipients."

AIMES Supreme Award winners over the past two decades have included:- Nathan Handley; Rainer Gibbons; Clarissa Dunn; Terenzo Bozzone; Kristen Darragh; Juliette Haigh; Matthew Flinn; Tom Ashley; Melissa Ingram; Jacko Gill; Richard Stebbing; Lydia Ko; Ella Yelich-O'Connor; Ben Sanders; Carl Hume.

The North Harbour Club and Charitable Trust For more information on the North Harbour Club visit: www.northharbourclub.co.nz

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EDUCATION: Kristin School

Kristin benefits from highway upgrade Kristin School was delighted to host the official opening of the upgraded Albany Highway recently.

Kristin hosted dignitaries and guests from Auckland Transport, the New Zealand Transport Agency, contractor Fulton Hogan and other schools along the Albany Highway to celebrate the opening of the new $40 million road.

About 17,000 vehicles, as well as cyclists and pedestrians, use Albany Highway every day. The upgrade has included the installation of transit lanes, which makes using Kristin’s bus service an even more attractive prospect by improving morning and afternoon peak travel times.

Ernst Zollner, NZ Transport Agency Auckland Director said the upgrade has been a priority investment to help ease congestion, provide improved journey time reliability and improve road safety in a bustling and developing part of Auckland.

Work on the highway began in November 2014 and had been expected to take two and a half years to complete. In fact, the highway has opened six months ahead of schedule.

This is great news for the Kristin community, particularly those who make use of Kristin’s private bus service. Kristin buses - currently operated by Bayes Coachlines, Billy B Buses and Warkworth Buses cover from Matakana in the north to Titirangi in the west, all of the North Shore and the Herne Bay/ Westmere area.

With more than 930 students using Kristin buses each day, the school is a leader in this preferred form of transport and all of the buses will now be able to take advantage of the transit lanes at peak times.

Director of Business services at Kristin Nigel Wilkinson said with growing traffic volumes throughout Auckland people taking advantage of the Kristin bus services are helping ease the congestion.

“Our intention is to have as many children as possible to travel by bus to relieve traffic congestion, including around the School,” he said.

Pedestrians and cyclists to Kristin will also be able to take advantage of the new on and off road cycle facilities and a wider footpath in both directions. Segregated pedestrian

footpaths and cycle paths have been constructed where practicable, with a shared path otherwise provided. It is hoped that these additions will also make cycling and walking a more attractive and safer prospect around Kristin.

Kristin is a Travelwise school and the school’s Travelwise team helped to host the highway opening at the school. With Travelwise, schools create individualised Safe School Travel Plans for students and school to incorporates road safety and sustainable travel into school culture, governance and long-term planning.

The Highway opening also featured an outdoor performance

by Kristin’s Treble Clefs Junior School Choir.

Final School Awards Congratulations to the following winners of the Final School Awards at the Kristin School Sports Awards: • Firth Cup: Awarded to the Kristin student who has achieved most highly in a particular sport, shown great sportsmanship and has excellent future prospects: • Joint winners: Jackson Keon, Yachting/Leonard Takahashi, Yachting • Marge Scott Cup: Awarded to a Year 12 or 13 student who has made a significant contribution to leadership in sport: Lachlan Grimwade • Tournament Trophy: Awarded to the Premier Team that played and achieved in the highest ranked Secondary Schools Tournament: • Orienteering Girls’ Team • Kristin Staff Services to Sport: For long service and commitment to Kristin Sports: Ken Coulson • Premium Real Estate Service to Sport: Awarded to the Community Coach or Official who has given outstanding service to Kristin Sport: Jack Bramah.

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Jackson Keon and Leonard Takahashi with their awards.

Kent Johns presents Leonard Takahashi with his award

EDUCATION: Kristin School

Excellent performances, standouts and over-achievers The abiding memories of sport are those that create the joyous occassions we feel with others, suggested radio sportstalk personality Kent Johns at the Kristin School Sports Awards.

Mr Johns, who was guest speaker at the awards, noted its the fistpumps, the handshakes and the human emotion that sport generates that create the abiding memories from sport.

“What I remember is the smiles. If you look back at why you participate at first in sport, it’s because you loved it,” Mr Johns told the large crowd at the Kristin Awards. “Enjoying it and having fun is what it’s about, whether you’re a sports person or someone like me who is more of an observer of sport.

That said, we all like to celebrate the excellent performances, standouts and over-achievers in sport, he said. There was

plenty of this on display at the Kristin Awards with a profusion of students having success in local, national and international sports competitions and teams over the year.

Kristin Director of Sports Rob Taylor noted Kristin offers students a wide range of sports to play. “The opportunities that are now available are significant.”

Also presenting awards on the night was Nathan Handley, a Kristin alumni with a host of sporting achievements including and yachting radial world championships, 49er Olympic representative being America's cup sailor and most recently coach of medalwinning Olympians Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie. Nathan hoped some of the Kristin sportspeople would make it to the Olympics stage, noting Kristin has come a long way with its sporting facilities and prowess in recent years “It’s very impressive.”

Junior School Visual Arts on Display Kristin Junior School students celebrated their creativity and courage with the Toot Suite Visual Art Show in October.

Every Junior School student, from Kindergarten to Year 6, displayed their work in an amazingly varied exhibition of creative disciplines.

In support of developing creativity and expression in students, Kristin offers specialist instruction in visual arts across all three of its Junior, Middle and Senior Schools. In the Junior School, the Visual Arts programme provides opportunities for students to explore a range of art forms such as painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, photography and sculpture.

Kristin Junior School Visual Arts Specialist Timea Willemse said the Toot Suite show is an opportunity for students to share publicly works that give a sense of their social and individual identity.

Through visual arts, the students learn ways of experimenting, developing, responding, presenting and understanding ideas, emotions, values and cultural beliefs.

Age-appropriate activities are designed to help students develop, practise and refine techniques, engage in arts criticism and share opinions about the arts.

“Creating art is a very personal experience and we value the courage it takes to share it in a public forum such as an art show,” Mrs Willemse said.

The Kristin visual art programme fosters individual creative thinking and inventing, problem solving, perseverance and reflection. It caters to the varying pace and

NZ Titles or Representation The following Kristin students were selected to represent New Zealand, or represented Kristin School and won a New Zealand title during the year:

skill at which individual students work.

Kristin Junior School Principal Diana Patchett said the Arts are integral to the broad curriculum offerings at Kristin Junior School, where all children enjoy specialist instruction in Instrumental Music and Movement, Vocal Music and Drama, and Visual Art and Design. These creative subjects offer another means of communication for children, they are a vehicle for wondering and an opportunity to express themselves. This is an invaluable opportunity for young people to uncover gifts and talents in themselves, and to develop the confidence to engage in other creative pursuits, so valuable in their future.

Olivia McTaggart, Athletics; Christine Zhang, Badminton; Dominic Chen, Basketball; Erika Bruce, Cheerleading; Victoria Ford, Cheerleading; Sophie Hassell, Cheerleading; Rhys Davies, Fencing; Cameron Grimwade, Fencing; Chantelle May, Fencing; Nicholas Miehlbradt, Fencing; Olivia Roberts, Fencing; Grace Shen, Fencing; Anriena Zen, Fencing; Sally Zhang, Fencing; Logan Hooper, Golf; Kate Stables, Gymsports-Trampolining; Connor Greentree, Hockey; Clodagh McCulloch, Hockey; Connor Petrie, Hockey; Henry Will, Hockey; Megan Bruce, Orienteering; Georgina Dibble, Orienteering; Tegan Knightbridge, Orienteering; Britt Kindrid, Surfing; Macsen Sisam, Tennis; Henry Dick, Water Polo; Daniel Harris, Water Polo; Jessica Marsden, Water Polo; Claudia Morgan, Water Polo; Josh Berry, Yachting; Oscar Gunn, Yachting; Henry Haslett, Yachting; Jackson Keon, Yachting; George Rush, Yachting; Leonard Takahashi, Yachting-Japan.

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EDUCATION: Rosmini College

Rosmini College's Junior Sportsman of the Year, Marvin Williams-Dunn.

Rosmini College's Sportsman of the Year, Patrick Haybittle.

Rosmini College's Intermediate Sportsman of the Year, Keano Kini with his proud parents.

Rosmini College Sports Awards Dinner The Rosmini College Sports Awards Dinner was held at QBE North Harbour Stadium on Thursday 13th October. The Guest Speaker was Cameron Leslie (MNZM). The Sportsman of the Year was Patrick Haybittle. Patrick, together with his team, won the 2016 Nespresso Youth International Cup and he was then selected to compete in the New Zealand Red Bull Foiling Generation Selection Regatta.

The Junior Sportsman of the Year was Marvin Williams-Dunn.

Marvin is a member of the New Zealand Under 16 Basketball squad. The Intermediate Sportsman of the Year was Keano Kini.

Keano won the Auckland Athlete of the Year for his age group.

The Sporting Performance of the Year was awarded to the

Rosmini College 1st XI Hockey team who won the North Harbour Secondary School Boys Competition for the first time this year.

The Sports Team of the Year was the Senior Premier Basketball team who won the Auckland Premier title against a superbly talented Rangitoto squad in August.

Rosmini’s Head of Physical Education and Year 13 Dean, Mr Paul Fordham describes the event as, “a great evening celebrating our students’ success and acknowledging the administration of teams and individuals throughout the year by the many volunteers who give up their time for the school.” Mr Fordham also wished to add: “A final thank you also to Recreational Services for generously sponsoring the event and allowing it to be a success.”

Stage Production

The senior drama production this year was ‘Bouncers' written by John Godbar, which shows the nightlife of four young bouncers.

Year 13 and Year 12 Drama students performed the play at The PumpHouse Theatre.

The cast of Bouncers.

The Year 12 cast consisted of Sean Farrell and Blake Wilburn with Year 13 students: Michael Young, Isaac Evans, Elliot Prosser and Matthew Kereama. Whereas the Year 13 cast consisted of Caleb Pickering, Isaac Evans, Matthew Kereama, Elliot Prosser and Nick Holford.

Joshua Burrell organised the costumes, Sean Zent was in charge of sound, Preston Mackay was the Stage Manager and Oliver Higgins organised the lighting and advertising. Rosmini College’s Head of Drama, Ms Karen Ashton says: “All the performers and production crew gain credits for their work.” She adds: “The students only had four teaching weeks to work on the play. They worked well as an ensemble.”

Rosmini’s Head Boy, Matthew Kereama says: “It was an amazing process, with a really enthusiastic group of lads. The Year 12s were eager to learn and the Year 13s were excited to create something unique as we say goodbye with one final performance. I felt a true moment of nostalgia as I left The PumpHouse on closing night, as the memories of ‘Breaker Morant’, our short skits from Shakespeare’s plays and the drama boys who had gone before, flooded into my mind.” Matthew enjoyed performing in ‘Bouncers’, saying: “I found the show to be truly refreshing.

As you can imagine, it is very difficult to pick a play to suit only a cast of men but ‘Bouncers’ was perfect as it also had the challenge of playing multiple roles. I’d like to thank both Mr Owens and Mrs Ashton. Mr Owens for all his hard years of work moulding us into better actors and Mrs Ashton for her enthusiastic attitude to jump into an already very tight group and motivate us to create such an original show.”

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EDUCATION: Takapuna Grammar

Takapuna Grammar School

– An Inspirational International Experience 2016 has heralded a year of change at Takapuna Grammar School as we farewelled Simon Lamb after 12 years of leadership and welcomed new principal Mary Nixon.

Mary is an enthusiastic supporter of the International Student Programme at Takapuna Grammar School, which is of particular importance given the current climate of increasing internationalisation of education in New Zealand.

Students from around the globe choose to come to our fantastic school. They look forward to the innovative and creative educational experiences we offer which are often very different to what they have at home.

The International Education sector in New Zealand is booming and Takapuna Grammar School’s success at surfing this wave is reflected in the diversity and quality of students we attract. Demand for places at our school is stronger than ever due to the excellent academic and co-curricular programmes we offer including a dual pathway NCEA or International Baccalaureate option for senior students, our new foundation course which fast tracks high achieving International Students into university, and our Academic Preparation Programme which familiarises new International Students with kiwi culture and the teaching and learning practices of the New Zealand classroom.

We are proud of the longstanding high-achieving academic record Takapuna Grammar School continues to uphold and are once again looking forward to some outstanding academic results from both our domestic and 2015 Proxime Accessit Liu Muyu international students in NCEA (Naomi) and LiJun Qiu Chinese and IB this year.

Counsellor. Naomi gained an IB score of 44 out of a possible 45 points.

At Takapuna Grammar School new markets and opportunities for both exchange programmes and international programmes are always being explored.

The consolidation of the Latin American market continues, we welcomed our first student from Bolivian students Liam Hanley, Maximillian Von Bergen and Juan Ecuador in Term 3 of this year Velasco Uribe. and our second intake of students from Bolivia charmed us in Terms 1 and 2.

We have been lucky this year to have several visiting school groups including 18 students from Nishinomiya Senior High School who were with us for Nishinomiya Senior High School 10 days. In that very short time Group 2016. they enjoyed sampling our Kiwi culture, classrooms and cuisine. A great time was had by all and they returned home with glowing reports, fabulous photos and happy memories of Takapuna Grammar School to share with their families and friends in Japan.

In less than one generation New Zealand has become the most ethnically diverse country in the world. The Auckland demographic our high school students are being educated in is a very different one to what their parents experienced. All students at Takapuna Grammar School benefit from the global community we have created and nourish, allowing our teenagers to share the

Mary Nixon and students, Spring 2016.

life experiences of students from 30 countries across the world. Going to school every day in such a diverse cultural environment enables our students to accept and understand the new ethnic reality of living in Auckland in 2016.

Visiting students get involved At Takapuna Grammar in local tennis. we encourage International Students to immerse themselves in the school and in our community.

As well as joining school activities many of our Internationals this year have joined local sports clubs, playing golf, interclub tennis Local and International students and joining local football unite over football. teams. Our students have also volunteered their time helping with reading and maths programmes at local primary and intermediate schools. The welcome our students have received from the clubs and schools in our community has been Leilana Harder from awesome and students Germany takes flight. tell us this community involvement greatly enhances the positive experience they have whilst in New Zealand.

Young adults are by nature thrill seekers and the International Students at TGS are no exception, taking every opportunity they can to have adventures around our amazing country.

We are looking forward to 2017 when a new group of excited teenagers fly in from all over the world to join our school family, make new friends and enjoy an inspirational New Zealand education at Takapuna Grammar School.

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EDUCATION: Westlake Girls

Westlake High Schools’ Music Staff: Moira Clarke, Katya Konings, Lynley McCallum, Fiona Wilson, Warwick Robinson, Liz Cable, Hayley Barker and David Squire.

Westlake Music Awards 2016 Each year the Westlake High Schools’ Music departments meet for an Awards Dinner at McHughs Restaurant on Cheltenham Beach. The 2016 Music Awards was a wonderful night, recognizing dedication and the best results achieved in a single year. Mike Chunn (founding member of Spilt Enz and CEO of ‘Play it Strange’) was the guest speaker. Mike also presented a new trophy – ‘Most Promising Song Writer’ to Lilli Davies (Year 13) for her original song ‘Skin’.

Westlake Girls’ Special Music Awards 2016 : Instrumental Music Trophy – Ki Hei Lee Choral Music Trophy – Te Ohorere Williams, Imogen Rowe, Althea Tarrosa Leadership in the Music Department Trophy – Michaela Cadwgan Creativity in Music Cup – Sarah Fouhy Leadership in Performance Award – Ki Hei Lee Excellence in Ensemble Performance – Domov Trio (Christine Lee, Ki Hei Lee & Cecile McNeill) Excellence in Music Performance – Michaela Cadwgan

Sarah was invited to a workshop during the holidays where the APO workshopped and then recorded her piece for orchestral and solo trumpet, titled ‘Rombelesco’.

Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra’s Winning Workshop for Westlaker Sarah Fouhy was selected as the winner of the national composition competition organized through the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra. Sarah was invited to a workshop during the holidays where the APO workshopped and then recorded her piece for orchestral and solo trumpet, titled ‘Rombelesco’. After the workshop, Sarah met the trumpet soloist, guest conductor David Kay and Leonie Holmes (a senior lecturer of Composition at Auckland University School of Music).

German Scholarship Winner Congratulations to Vanessa Chong (Year 12) who has been awarded a PAD Scholarship which will allow her to spend a month in Germany in July 2017 with all expenses paid.

She is one of three young New Zealanders to win this award. They will meet up with other young people from all over the world, spend some time travelling with them, and also experience daily life with German families.

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Congratulations for all finalists at the 2016 College Sports Awards Anna Steven WGHS Finalist for Athlete with a Disability Tiarna Clarke WGHS Finalist for Basketball Zara Jillings WGHS Finalist for Basketball Katie Pryce-Jones WGHS Finalist for Golf Maria Markovich WGHS Finalist for Rowing Yeon Su lee WGHS Finalist for Swimming Lauren Alter WGHS Finalist for Tennis Nadia Pavlovich WGHS Finalist for Water Polo

Katie Pryce-Jones, Zara Jillings, Lauren Alter, Yeon Su lee (front), Anna Steven (middle), Maria Markovich (back), Tiarna Clarke & Nadia Pavlovich.

Special acknowledgment for our staff finalist Mrs Christine Maud WGHS Finalist Service to Secondary School Sport.

Caterina Barton Selected for PwC Scholarship Caterina Barton has been chosen from hundreds of applicants throughout the country to receive a scholarship from Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC). The PwC scholarship will give Caterina $7000 towards her university fees over 3 years, a PwC staff member to mentor her through her studies and a paid summer internship to develop the foundation skills for her career. She will also have access to business networks amongst the best and brightest minds in New Zealand at social and scholarship events.

Caterina is going to study Commerce and Law at the University of Auckland. She is looking forward to gaining experience in a professional environment during the internship and thinks the mentor will be invaluable to her during her studies.

Along with her academic studies Caterina is the Wairau House Service Prefect and has been involved in the school’s Young Enterprise Scheme. She is an Amnesty International Leader, a member of the school’s debating team and a debating coach. Earlier this year she attended the Massey University Business Boot camp.

Caterina will make the most of the opportunities that PWC are offering her and is very honoured and grateful to be receiving the scholarship.

Caterina Barton

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EDUCATION: Westlake Boys

Major award winners, Antoine Ellis, Nick Curry, Rafi Baboe and Blair Duan with their families.

Westlake Boys’ Senior Prizegiving The third term of the 2016 academic year came to a close as Westlake Boys High School celebrated the outstanding achievements and contributions of its top students at the school’s 54th annual Senior Prizegiving. The occasion opened with a welcome by the Westlake Kapa Haka Group and addresses by Headmaster David Ferguson and newly elected Board of Trustees Chairman, Andrew Nicoll.

Prior to the presentation of academic awards for all senior subjects, captains of the national championship winning Premier Badminton, Volleyball, Swimming and Squash teams were acknowledged for their respective 2016 National titles. Leaders of the national award winning Westlake Chamber Orchestra, Concert Band, Symphony Orchestra and Big Band, were recognised for their ‘Most Outstanding Performance’ Awards, among others, at the KBB Music Festival, and Choralation choir for their platinum award at the Big Sing Finale. The House Trophy, hotly contested with activities throughout the year, was won by Pupuke House, who jumped from 4th place in 2015.

Celebrating the contribution of staff members, the 2016 Staff Development Gold Awards were presented to Mr Warwick Robinson, Head of Music, and Mrs Sandra White, the Headmaster’s Executive Assistant. Mr Robinson is an exceptionally dedicated leader whose commitment has led the Music Department to outstanding success, especially this year. Mrs White fully represents the ‘Westlake Way’ with her loyal, dedicated and extremely caring service to the whole school community. The awards will enable Mr Robinson and Mrs White to investigate professional development opportunities that enable them to introduce new ideas and practices to the school.

Special Awards were presented to students for their contribution to various activities and areas of school life and the afternoon culminated in the presentation of the four top Special Awards. The PTA Award for Head Prefect was presented to Westlake’s 2016 Head Boy, Antoine Ellis, who has been an exceptional leader, with a

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Pupuke House Captain, Angus McKenzie proudly holds the 2016 House Trophy.

Head of Music Mr Warwick Robinson and Headmaster’s Executive Assistant Mrs Sandra White – winners of the 2016 Staff Development Gold Awards.

strong sense of social responsibility, setting a great example to the students.

The John Patterson Memorial Award for Effort, Involvement and Loyalty was awarded to Nick Curry. Nick is talented academically and a gifted musician who has committed his “school lifetime” to excellence in music.

The Arthur Schubert Award for Outstanding and Selfless Contribution to Westlake Boys High School went to Rafi Baboe. As Academic Captain, Rafi chaired the Academic Council and he fully immersed himself in the life of his school, participating in numerous activities, councils, teams and music ensembles.

Finally, the Don Johnson Trophy for 1st in Form 7 was awarded to Blair Duan. Blair achieved an astonishing overall average of 94.1% this year, having started Westlake Boys in 2013 as an international student. He has been an impressive role model and support to other international students. As is tradition, the afternoon concluded as these four students were joined on the stage by their proud parents and family members and received a standing ovation.

A full list of the 2016 Westlake Boys Senior Prizegiving awards is available on the school website www.westlake.school.nz.

EDUCATION: Westlake Boys

Westlake Cricket Tour to South Africa Having the opportunity to go on an overseas sporting tour is often the highlight of a young man’s school years. A lucky group of Westlake cricketers embarked on such a trip to South Africa during the last school holidays.

The tour group consisted of 16 senior players and four adult coaches. The group had a busy schedule, playing 10 games in the space of two weeks and travelling to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Pietermaritzburg.

The goals of this development tour were: to provide the players with an opportunity to develop both on and off the field; to experience the South African culture and to have an unforgettable experience that delivered lifelong memories. As is the case with most development initiatives, these factors were more important than the results of the sporting fixtures. The squad played a total of ten games and came away with two T20 wins and some valuable learnings from the matches they lost. Many individuals delivered outstanding performances including Ryan Schierhout’s 104* off 50 balls in the T20 against Paarl Boys High.

Challenges faced by the group included battling jetlag and playing on a sticky pitch after Johannesburg experienced its first rain in six months. Then there was the opposition. The Michaelmas Cricket Tournament attracts teams from all over South Africa and was the main event of the tour. Westlake was the only international side participating. The boys saw first-hand the class of the opposition when they played the South African champs, St Stithians, and felt it was a privilege to play against the very best.

Games were played in very different settings to those the boys are used to. Some matches were played in areas that were surrounded by idyllic mountains, a day-nighter was played in Cape Town and the group other matches were played in amazing indoor facilities. The final

The Westlake tour group at Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town.

match of the tour took place at a small ground nestled amongst sugar cane plantations and looked after by a local farmer.

Time off the field was spent experiencing several South African tourist attractions. Highlights included seeing Nelson Mandela’s cell at Robben Island, swimming in the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean on the same day and going on a safari to see elephants, lions, rhinos, zebra and springbok.

When asked what the highlight of the tour was for him, squad member Nick Burt said, “Standing as a team on top of Table Mountain – that’s when it sunk in that I was actually in South Africa with a great bunch of lads”.

2016 South Africa Cricket Tour Squad: Nick Burt, Ben Beecroft, Sam Brewis, Jacob Urquhart-Waitai, Sam Collinson, Josh Hamilton, Jarrad Harford, Campbell Knowles, Ryan Quinn, Luke Ranson, Andrew Wickens, Ryan Schierhout, Quinn Sunde, Ethan Schaumkel, Trent Walker, Ryan Zent.

Westlake Kapa Haka Group Performs Westlake Kapa Haka Nga Taonga Kahurangi o Te Raki Paewhenua had its second competitive outing for 2016 at Te Ahurea Tino Rangatiratanga whakataeatae, which began in 1996 and served as a breakaway competition from Polyfest. Our group of 30 students from Westlake Boys and Girls, (including two students from Takapuna Grammar School), started to prepare for this competition in July and have worked hard to polish their performance.

Thirteen teams competed, the majority of which are Polyfest Division 1 Teams. Nga Taonga Kahurangi o Te Raki Paewhenua, who are in Division 3, placed sixth, ahead of three Division 1 teams and one Division 2 team, so it was an outstanding effort for the first time as a competitive group. Led by Alex Kim and Manurere Ratana, the group performed above expectations and gained a 4th placing in Te Mita o Te Reo (the performance of the Maori Language).

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

UPCOMING EVENTS - NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016

Tuesday 1st November

Maori Celebration Night

Friday 4th November

Annual Sports Awards Dinner

Friday 2nd December

Graduation Dinner

Wed 7th December

Junior Prizegiving and End of Term 4

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

The 2016 Westlake Boys Graduation Dinner will be held in the school Auditorium on Friday 2nd December.

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EDUCATION: Long Bay College

2017 Head Girl and Boy Long Bay College is very proud to announce Alex Quinn and Savannah Schreuder will be its Head Boy and Head Girl for 2017. Their deputies, Jono Hohaia and Rebekah Walton, will support them in their new roles. The Prefect Body for 2017 are as follows: School and Community Culture Prefects: Gabriella Jones, Donovan Clemow, Jode Lee, Aarron Todd Sports Leaders: Josh van der Sande, Rosie Dawson.

Prefects: Katelyn Hilton, Marco van der Merwe, Sophie Nuttall, Brianna Thomas, Krista Barnaby Academic Leaders: Blake Johns, Ashleigh Patton. Prefects: Douglas Maynard, Zanri Beukes, Peter Briesh, Catriona Miller, Tess James Arts Leaders: Kane Evans, Briana Gordhan. Prefects: River Ivatt, Thomas Harris, Sophie Choi, Oliver Knott, Grace Malone International Leaders: Jason Dockery, Grace Ballinger.

Prefects: Anna Atarake, Alina Meusel, Amber Taffs, Brandon Alsen, Ye Lin Seo, April Driscoll-Ngaamo Digital and Communication Leaders: Matt Cuzner, Sarah Hannah. Prefects: Connor Kendall Jones, Aimee Tibbotts, Rebecca Ang, Oliver Hayward Sustainability Leaders: Harry Pearce, Aimee Dickenson.

Prefects: Gina Davey, Shaun Watt, Liza Zyuzina, Carla Britz, Rachael McHugh.

Young musician wins studio time Long Bay College student Rebekah Walton has won a recording contract in the 2016 Lion Foundation National Songwriting Competition.

The talented musician entered her song “Sing me to sleep” in the national Rebekah Walton competition, which has hundreds of secondary school students submit entries in the hope of winning studio time to have their song recorded and included on the annual Play it Strange CD. Play It Strange is a trust established to encourage young musicians to develop Rebekah Walton with Jade String Quartet from the skills and interests in Auckland Philharmonica. songwriting. It was founded in 2004 by Mike Chunn of Split Enz. Rebekah was a finalist in the 2016 Lion Foundation Songwriting Competition which gave her the opportunity to go into a professional recording studio. The Year 12 student went to Roundhead Studios over the October school holidays and had the Jade String Quartet from the Auckland Philharmonica come along to record the string arrangement in her song.

The Play it Strange album will be available later this year on www.bandcamp.com.

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Long Bay College 2017 Prefect Body.

Alex Quinn

Savannah Schreuder

Volleyball Success Long Bay College is achieving great success on the Volleyball court, both indoors and on the beach. In the North Harbour Secondary Schools Beach Volleyball Championships, Year 13 students Jordan LaumatiaDrabble and David Innes came in 1st place in the Senior Boys Champs 2016. Charne Du Plessis and Brittany Allison-Carnie won the Senior Girls Champs 2016, while Maddison Moore and Emma Jordan LaumatiaHooton came in third place in the Drabble Senior Girls Section. This is the first time the school has won the Senior Girls Title since this Tournament began in 2004.

Meanwhile, at the Inter Provincial Championship, six Long Bay College students were selected for North Harbour Indoor Volleyball Representative Teams.

Jordan Laumatia-Drabble was a key player in the Under 17 North Harbour side that won Gold and the National Under 17 Men’s title. This team was the only North Harbour side to successfully win one of the Divisions.

Year 11 student James Watson was strong player in the Under 17 North Harbour Development side which finished 8th in the Under 17 section. Maddison Moore and Brittany AllisonCarnie were members of the North Harbour Under 17 team that finished 2nd in the final to a strong Bay of Plenty side.

Hannah Davenport and Caitlin Gough were members of the North Harbour Development side that finished 10th in the Under 17 Girls division.

EDUCATION: Pinehurst School

Arianna On Point Congratulations to Arianna Jaggard in Year 11 who auditioned for Joffrey Ballet School, the prestigious dance school based in New York. Arianna was thrilled to be offered a position in both their Jazz and Contemporary Trainee full time programmes, as well as their Summer Intensive course next year.

Being accepted into their summer intensive programme is, in itself a huge achievement, given that thousands of dancers from all round the world audition for only a few hundred places. Arianna will be attending the Summer Intensive at the School next year during our winter term. The Trainee program is their four-year full time course based in New York. This is certainly an amazing opportunity for her and a testament to the hard work both she and her teachers have put in over the past ten years.

Pinehurst is a premier, coeducational independent school based in Albany on Auckland’s North Shore.

Arianna Jaggard

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, wellequipped adult.

Fond Farewell We recently held our Year 13 Valedictory Dinner at Takapuna’s Spencer on Byron Hotel. This class has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and we are very proud of them. Eleven of these students (pictured) started Pinehurst School when they were five years old. We thank these students and their parents for their exceptional contribution to Pinehurst School over the last 13 years.

Zoe Makes National Under 19 Lacrosse Team Congratulations to Year 13 student Zoe Exon who has been selected to represent New Zealand next year at the Lacrosse World Cup Festival tournament in Guilford, England July 2017. An amazing achievement.

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.

For further information contact our enrolment manager 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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CAM CALKOEN Bending Perceptions, Inspiring Change

YES DISABILITY SUPPORT CENTRE: News 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.

Mum & I in the Big Apple!

Ka Mate Ka Mate, Ka ora Ka ora.

It was these words that raced around my mind as All Black after All Black (our national sporting legends) filtered into the lounge at Auckland International Airport.

They were departing for Argentina, mum and I were off to New York City. Whether or not we all knew each other, what we all had in common that Friday evening was a slice of national pride; we Cam and his mum Arlo were taking skills that had been hanging with the AB's! developed and groomed downunder to the top of our world.

I believe that peak performance is attributed to talent, passion and experience. To gain this experience and therefore increase our value within the world we must create a journey that involves stepping into the unknown and onto fields that demand peak performance.

For me New York has become my most awe inspiring event on my calendar over the past five years; as a speaker it’s a playing field where they’ve seen the best of the best, as a traveller it’s the one place I know that combines huge parks with huge buildings, chaos with peace, a united nations of people, thoughts, beliefs and entertainment. As a son it’s the one place I’ve always wanted to show my mum.

As a speaker, as a traveller, as mother and son we achieved all that was dreamt of but the legendary moments were a result of pure serendipity: Searching David Bowie songs on YouTube to discover there was a three-day exhibition of his collected art at Sotheby’s, getting off the subway at the wrong stop to find a free concert featuring Jay Z, going out to speak in Princeton and discovering it is a town of inspiring awesomeness.

I was invited to speak out in Princeton by a New Yorker whose energy you can feel from two planets away. I knew it was Ivy League but I didn’t realise that transferred into the most beautiful Harry Potter/Hogwarts-like architecture encapsulating an art museum of some of the world's most exquisite and collectable art works that anyone, anytime, can go a have a look at, for free!

New Yorkers have a saying “you can’t choose New York, New York chooses you”. For it to choose you, for it to create moments of serendipity you must give it more than a ‘whistle stop’ tour but the time to feel, to smell, and to embrace the movement of the city that truly never sleeps – it is life, it is life.

Inspirational Speaker

Catching Up with Carabiner Thanks to many grants and generous donations, the Yes Disability Resource Centre provides a range of services, especially for young people – one of these is Carabiner.

Carabiner was started in 2008, based on the vision of Cam Calkoen.

As a young man, who happens to have Cerebral Palsy, Cam discovered how important it was to This tribute to John Lennon’s song “Imagine,” in New be surrounded with people York’s Central Park, resonates with Cam, the founder and visionary of Carabiner. who would share their knowledge and help him achieve his dream of being an international motivational speaker. Cam also knew that there were many other people who would benefit from this type of networking, and after many creative sessions around the white board, much lobbying and generous donations, Carabiner was born.

Carabiner aims to encourage people (ideally aged between 16 and 26), who face unique circumstances, to take control of their current situation, set aspirational goals and realise their dreams.

Moreover, Carabiner links participants with mentors, just like carabiners link vital climbing equipment together. The mentors are deemed vital in enabling participants to achieve their dreams as mentors have expertise in the field that the participants want to achieve in.

Over the next few months, Carabiner will be undergoing a transformation.…

Over the next few months, Carabiner will be undergoing a transformation. For example, it has been recognised that dreams change as individuals mature and learn, so from now on, there will a variety of mentors, focussing on various life skills, available to advise all the participants, as well as the one-on-one specialized mentor. Also, Carabiner is expanding as Kerri Bonner is going to start-up Carabiner in Christchurch, which will give Cantabrians the same networking opportunities as Aucklanders. I look forward to reporting how Carabiner transforms and evolves in the next few years. By the way, Cam is living his dream of being a motivational speaker – he recently spent time in New York, doing just that.

- Mackenzie Kench If you would like to find out more about Carabiner, please send an email to Mackenzie@yesdisability.org.nz .

Visit: www.yesdisability.org.nz

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

Contact Cam 02111 26 598

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TECHNOLOGY with PC Revolution

This month, tech columnist Nancy Crawford takes us into the blue…

What blue light is and how might it affect your vision?

Over the past month there seems to have been a fair bit of chatter around in regards to blue light or HEV light (highenergy visible).

Blue light is a particularly intense light wave released naturally by the sun and unnaturally by some electrical devices such as smartphones, tablets and computers.

Blue light from the sun helps our body clocks know when it is time to sleep and helps keep healthy sleep patterns. It is important for colour perception, clarity and vision sharpness, among other things.

Because blue light penetrates all the way to the retina (the inner lining of the back of the eye) it is important to be careful how much blue light you are exposing yourself to each day. Too much exposure can damage light-sensitive cells in the retina.

This can cause changes that are similar to those of macular degeneration, which if not caught early enough, can lead to permanent vision loss.

According to a recent study by the Vision Council of America, eye care providers are noticing a rise in people coming in with screen-related eye strain. They are complaining of irritated, dry eyes, headaches, blurred vision, neck and back pain.

At this point in time no one is sure how much natural and unnatural blue light is "too much blue light" for the retina.

However, many eye care providers are concerned that the added blue light emitted from computer screens, smartphones and other digital devices might increase a person's risk of eye damage later in life.

Another sign of strain is that of disrupted sleep patterns. When devices are used late into the night, the blue light that is being omitted from your device is tricking your brain into thinking that it is day-time, and does not allow the body to start the natural process of closing down ready to sleep.

Nancy Crawford

If you or your family use devices for more than two hours at a time you may have already notice the early signs of digital eye strain.

Simple ways to take care of your eyes when using digital devices: • Where possible limit the amount of time you spend on a device each day – especially for children, as their eyes are still growing and developing until around the age of seven years.

• Keep the distance between you and the device to at least 40-60cm.

• Increase the size of the font where possible and be aware of the brightness of the screen adjusting regularly until you notice your eyes relax.

• Do not use devices two hours before bedtime.

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COUNCIL TALK

Last month Councillor Richard Hills was elected to Auckland Council for North Shore Ward. This month we welcome him as a Channel columnist.

Thank you, North Shore

Auckland Councillor Chris Darby looks ahead to a new term serving the North Shore.

Richard Hills

After a busy campaign, I am delighted with the result and ready to embark on the next three years as your North Shore Ward Councillor. Thank you to all of you who voted for me, I will work hard for you and everyone on the Shore no matter who you voted for. I enjoyed the hundreds of conversations across our community during the election, I look forward to many more and I’m feeling positive about the term ahead.

I have enjoyed my last six years as a Kaipatiki Local Board Member; I am hopeful that traversing into the role of a Councillor will allow me to carry the baton for areas and projects where I already have invested passion and energy over the last two terms.

A major one is engaging with and empowering our local youth. I believe Council can do a much better job in this area. On this note, I am thrilled that the Marlborough Park Youth Centre project is set to come to fruition in the next few months. This is a project that I worked hard on last term and that I believe reflects the importance of youth in our community. There is so much to be gained from our youth and as a community we all share the responsibility to ensure voices from all ages are heard and respected.

I am hopeful that traversing into the role of a Councillor will allow me to carry the baton for areas and projects where I already have invested passion and energy…

I am also looking forward to being part of decisions that affect the entire region more broadly. I am confident that as a Councillor I will be able to have a positive influence on transport priorities as well as the regeneration of urban areas. Some key areas that I would like to take an active involvement in are the Northcote Central and the Takapuna Regeneration strategies. Both areas have the potential to provide more housing options, well designed public amenities and new open spaces.

As far as transport priorities are concerned, both Cr Chris Darby and I campaigned strongly on plans for Rail to the Shore and we want to ensure that this does not lose momentum. I have recently helped secure double decker buses to be incorporated into major Northcote, Birkenhead and Glenfield routes in the near future – which is a step in the right direction to increase capacity but there is plenty more to be done. An area in need of a clear response from Auckland Transport is Lake Road congestion; we need designs and funding to implement the corridor management plan. Another area of work is safer walking and cycling options around our neighbourhoods.

I am passionate about our community and it is a privilege to be elected as your representative. Thank you for your support so far – but the journey is only beginning. I look forward to working with our newly-elected Local Boards, the rest of the Council and most importantly our community. Feel free to send me your questions or ideas anytime.

Richard.Hills@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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Darby re-elected Darby at Council to Council…

Chris Darby

Following a long campaign the ballot box has spoken and I am delighted to get this term under way as your North Following a long campaign the ballot box has spoken am of Shore ward councillor.

I am humbled by theand high Ivolume delighted to get thisvotes termreceived under -way Northwhich Shore ward just as shyyour of 20,000, landed me in councillor.

I am humbled the only higha volume of votes - an second place regionally.

Thisby is not vote of support, butreceived represents just shy of 20,000, which landed in second regionally. endorsement of the ideas I put forwardme in my re-electionplace bid – ideas that we can This is nottoonly a vote of support, represents endorsement be proud own as a community with abut distinct and uniquean perspective to offer oftothe ideas With I putyour forward in my re-election that Auckland. solid backing I am confidentbid that–Iideas can bring thewe Shore’s can be proud to to own as a community withyou a distinct unique collective identity the Council table, and I invite to join meand in doing so over perspective offer to Auckland. With your solid backing I am the next threeto years.

confident that I can bring the Shore’s collective identity to the In terms table, of feeling energised, that make me tickso are:over creating Council and I invitethree you things to join me in doing the change next in public transport, facing up to the chronic housing issues and making quality three years. urban places for people. I campaigned In terms strongly on of Railfeeling to the energised, Shore and am three that make me tick and keenthings to develop more impetus are: creating in public thrust behindchange this long-term project. I am excitedfacing to see up both and transport, toTakapuna the Northcote Central comeand into their chronic housing issues own, asquality areas urban to be revitalised making places forand reimagined. Creating spaces for people. I campaigned strongly people enhances the atmosphere of onour Rail to the Shore and community and amdevelop keen to develop more impetus opportunities for our residents. and thrust behind this long-term project. I am excited to see both Darby’s Light Rail Plan Takapuna and Northcote Central “I am excited to see both come into their own, as areas to In allspaces areas for significant Takapuna andreimagined.

NorthcoteCreating be revitalised and people investment enhances is required in order to achieve thefor very best the atmosphere of our community and develop opportunities our Central come into their outcome.

The infrastructure deficit that residents.

Council currently grapples is truly an as significant areas to investment be Inown, all areas is required in order towith achieve elephant in thethat room.

If the elephant the veryrevitalised best outcome.

The infrastructure deficit Council and represents the unavoidable bills that currently grapples with is truly an elephant in the room. If the elephant need to be paid then its trunk reimagined.” represents the unavoidable bills that need to be paid then its trunkwould have to be to symbolic would certainly have to be symboliccertainly of the mechanism exploreof the mechanism to exploreoutside funding of possibilities outside rates.

I am keen to direct funding possibilities rates. I am keenofto direct this trunk in this trunk in the right direction and encourage some serious innovation the right direction and encourage some serious innovation whenwhen it it comes to to funding funding major initiatives.

This This goal invites two points comes majorinfrastructure infrastructure initiatives. goal invites two – first, central buy-in is crucial when it comeswhen to achieving workable points – first,government central government buy-in is crucial it comes to infrastructure funding.infrastructure The rationale behind thisThe is that New Zealand as this a whole achieving workable funding. rationale behind is benefits from Auckland’s success as a city which is capable of attracting interest. that New Zealand as a whole benefits from Auckland’s success as a Thewhich secondis aspect is that debt needs to be harnessed appropriately best city capable of attracting interest.

The second aspect istothat disperse the cost of infrastructure projects across later generations that will debt needs to be harnessed appropriately to best disperse the cost the benefits of those projects. Utilising debt can be exceptionally valuable ofinherit infrastructure projects across later generations that will inherit the in terms of safeguarding the current generation of ratepayers from bearing the benefits of those projects. Utilising debt can be exceptionally valuable of life long infrastructure costs. These two aspects are further augmented inbrunt terms of safeguarding the current generation of ratepayers from by spending prudently andlong keeping a lid on rates.costs. These two aspects bearing the brunt of life infrastructure are further augmented by spending Another change that signifies a freshprudently and keeping a lid on “Utilising debt can be rates. opportunity is having Cr Richard Hills Another change that signifies a fresh opportunity is having steering the North Shore ship alongside exceptionally valuable Crme Richard Hills steering Shore ship alongside me this this term.

Richard the is North a fellow in terms of term.

Richard is a fellow progressive progressive thinker, who is invested in thinker, who is invested in our community and deeply connected to where the Shore is going. our community and deeply connected to safeguarding the Richard is also where the Shorea ishuge going.advocate Richard isfor alsoour youth – a generation yearning current generation of toabe heard and who lot to–offer huge advocate for have our a youth a to our area. I have no doubt that together we will sail towards wonderful horizons, from pleasebearing join us ratepayers generation yearning to be heard and who onhave thisa journey. lot to offer to our area. I have no doubt that together we will sail towards chris.darby@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz wonderful horizons, please join us on this journey.

the brunt of life long infrastructure costs.”

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PEACE & PERFORMANCE with Graeme Saxby

This month, Penny looks at what smart and successful businesses do differently...

This month columnist Graeme Saxby, director of Peace & Performance looks at how we’re structured.

She’s Got Great Bones

Graeme Saxby

After dinner conversations about redeveloping homes and land are happening all the time. Improving the look of property through landscaping and repainting is one approach. Ensuring the structure can withstand the test of time is another equally essential approach. The architect Buckminster Fuller coined the term ‘Tensegrity’ illustrating the balance of forces required from structures to make them a robust whole.

This term also helps illustrate the balance required between struts in the body (bones) and their tension components (muscles and ligaments) to maintain a balanced structure. Imagine a suspension bridge with some of the tension lines slack or missing, the bridge becomes unstable and weak. Tradesmen are busy improving the superstructure around homes for increased value and longevity; Osteopaths are busy doing the same for bodies.

So have you got good bones? Is your structure likely to be able to stand the test of time?

If you are a tradie you will be aware of the pressure you are putting on your body every day with lifting, carrying and sustaining awkward positions whilst working. You will be very aware that you need to be on top of your health in order to be able to get back to work the next day. One day of lost time due to a back or limb injury can seriously impact schedules and income. You understand that in order to keep a building sound you need to invest some time and effort in maintaining the structure. Why would your body be different?

Try the longevity test. Can you stand up and sit down from the floor without putting your hands down? This ability has been correlated with the length of life(1) and is a simple marker of conditioning. The better you are at moving yourself around the less likely you are to die - simple.

Exercise programmes are exactly what is required when you are feeling strong and energetic and ready to push the boundaries, but exercising whilst injured is likely to provoke poor recovery and greater injury. The cross fit box is great if you are enjoying pushing your limits, but if your back is hurting after working out, the likelihood is that your system is fundamentally out of tune.

Osteopaths have developed their skills over the last 150 years from the original ‘bonesetters’ to more subtle approaches with supporting evidence for their use, and powerful therapeutic effects. We have four Osteopaths available from the Peace and Performance clinic (2) with a combined experience of over 60 years.

Our skills range from sports injury management to obstetrics, and we have a specialist osteopath dealing with children. We also have a special interest in maximising the retirement years. In addition we have exercise specialists and a masseuse who can help toughen you up, or relax you down. If you have aches and pains that are slowing you down, we have the skills and people to help you out. Investing in your health is undoubtedly the best investment you can make.

Reference: (1) http://cpr.sagepub.com/content/early/2012/12/10/2047487312471759.abstract (2) http://www.peaceandperformance.co.nz/

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& PERFORMANCE

What Smart Businesses Do Differently

Penny Holden

Key 3 Eliminate ‘undiscussables’ and innovation blockers “If I’d spoken up, it would have cost me my job.”

An ‘undiscussable’ is something in the organisation (team) that everyone knows but talks about behind closed doors, at the water cooler. A taboo topic! (The elephant in the room.)

Why don’t we talk about it? Fear of consequences, too hard basket, being shown up or just ‘the way we do things around here’.

Undiscussables cost business thousands of dollars, prevent innovation and growth and in some cases, cost lives. “Yeah, we all knew it wasn’t safe but we had to do it to achieve results.”

Can your business really answer a big YES to these questions?

Do you make it OK for your people (particular those at the frontline of your business) to: 1. Speak up and share ideas and raise concerns?

2. Respectfully question, disagree or debate with those at the top, managers, technical experts?

3. Explore alternatives (even play devil’s advocate) before making a decision?

If your answers are ’no’, how can you make it OK for these types of innovative conversations to happen?

We’re good in New Zealand business at avoiding truly transparent conversations. Ones that are respectful, truthful, uncomfortable and may surface emotions but ensure smart business. In our fast-paced changing world what you talk about and how it’s talked about, is your business. The reality is if you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always got. Is it enough?

We’re good in New Zealand business at avoiding truly transparent conversations. Ones that are respectful, truthful, uncomfortable and may surface emotions but ensure smart business.

Three keys - What Smart and Successful Businesses do differently: 1. Managers and supervisors receive people leadership training 2. All employees focus on the most important business drivers and individual success criteria, rather than just what’s urgent 3. ‘Undiscussables’ and innovation blockers are discussed and eliminated.

Contact Penny now to make the right conversations happen: 021 669 803 penny@pennyholden.com www.pennyholden.com

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CARING FOR YOUR CAR with Car-fé

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.

Summer Polish - Protect Your Car The most common question I get asked is “What is the difference between car wax and car polish?” The simple answer is, have you ever held a flame to wax?

Here is some basic information that should help you decide between a wax or a polish application for your car:

Basic facts about wax:

1: P oor resistance to heat: If your car is parked outside during work hours, your wax will deteriorate within one to two weeks during Summer and a quality product may last a month.

2: P oor resistance to acid: Acid is found in our rainfall, bore water and also in bird droppings, it affects us daily when our cars are not under cover. Should your car ever get egged, the egg white also eats through wax.

3: Poor resistance to UV: During Summer, waxes break down quickly and our car's coating, like our skin, does get sunburnt.

Basic facts about car polishes:

1: All quality polishes contain a wax, sometimes canuba (natural wax) and sometimes synthetic.

2: All quality polishes also contain resins to help the wax adhere to your car's surface.

They also contain various chemicals to aid with the shine. Sometimes silicones are added to enhance the shine. Let’s talk about resins – you could compare these to finger nail polish. If your finger nail polish had no resins, it would act a lot

like a wax: look great but at the first point of contact it would rub off.

3: Quality polishes have a higher resistance to acids, UV and hot and cold water.

How long will a polish last? I get asked this every day at the car wash. The answer... Again, it depends on a number of circumstances. Lets generalise and say approximately four to six months.

If you garage your car and wash it on a regular basis and you don’t leave it parked outside during its daytime life or left parked within 100 metres of the spray zone of a beach, you can expect to get four to six months out of a polish application. Any of these factors will have a negative effect on the longevity of your polish job.

As a basic rule, wax your car if you are selling it or if it’s being used in a wedding on the weekend. Polish your car if you are looking to provide extra protection to your

car's painted surface.

I recommend always polishing as we come out of Spring into Summer and at the end of Summer entering into Autumn.

This provides your baby with the ultimate protection.

If you are unable to polish your car yourself, contact me to advise the best package for your car.

Remember, there are a lot of products on the market. The first thing to identify is: Am I dealing with a car younger than five years?

Has it been well maintained? Or am I dealing with an oxidised car or a car older than five years with little maintenance?

This will guide the supplier into giving you the right product.

Contact Rob Bonnici at Carfe Takapuna or via email: Carfe.takapuna@xtra.co.nz or Phone 488-7000.

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EDUCATION Dave Scott, Kristin School

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Kristin School's Middle School Principal, Dave Scott.

Methods of Motivation

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Dave Scott

Recently, I was fortunate enough to be able to attend a workshop presented by Carol Dweck who is one of the world’s leading researchers in the field of motivation. She is a professor of psychology at Stanford University and has done great work in the area of mindsets, and in particular what drives a fixed mindset as opposed to a growth mindset.

The theory is that those with a fixed mindset believe their basic qualities, like their intelligence or talent, are set traits. The downside of this can be that students with a fixed mindset might stop trying when when confronted with a challenge -- because they're convinced themselves that they're not good at maths or writing or whatever the subject is.

On the other hand, those with a growth mindset believe that the brain is something that can grow stronger through dedication and hard work. It doesn’t necessarily mean we can all become the smartest person in the room; but a growth mindset is the belief that through practice and perseverance we can all improve. So in a growth mindset, our most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment.

So as we embark on the final part of the year, I thought it worth reflecting on Carol Dweck’s four mindset triggers -- and how we can all use these, and help our children use them, to finish 2016 in the best possible way, both inside and outside the classroom.

• Trigger #1: Stepping out of your comfort zone and facing challenges. Those in the fixed mindset stage want to appear smart at all times and therefore tend to avoid challenges and risks. In the growth mindset stage we see people who want to learn at all costs, after all if you are not challenged you are not getting smarter. The message here is to encourage your children to step out of their comfort zone, take risks and ask questions.

• Trigger #2: High Effort. Those in the fixed mindset stage have an attitude that things should come naturally and if they do not they tend to give up at the first sign of struggle. Those in the growth mindset stage have the attitude that hard work is the key and this includes high effort, good strategies and using input from others.

So again the message here is to be successful you need to work hard but also work smart and use the resources around you.

• Trigger #3: Setbacks. Those in the fixed mindset have an attitude that it is all about them, they try to hide mistakes and deficiencies and try to look good at all times. In the growth mindset stage it is all about learning, confronting mistakes and deficiencies head on and seeing failure as an opportunity to learn. This is a big one for all of us, learning from our mistakes and using them as a positive way of making progress.

• Trigger #4: Feedback. Those with a fixed mindset avoid feedback, they feel threatened by criticism or feedback. Those with a growth mindset have an attitude that it is all about learning, they actively seek out feedback and see feedback as an opportunity to learn. In the classroom this is an area everyone can build on, actively seeking feedback, checking understanding and ensuring concepts are firmly understood.

Thinking about these four triggers on an ongoing basis and infiltrating them through a whole culture of learning is part of what we do in the Kristin classrooms - but anyone can try this at home because, after all, we all have room to grow.

Well Said

Andrew Young.

Craig Donaldson.

At 10 years old, Etua Raki had failed a school hearing test and was struggling to keep up in class when his mum Tania took him and his siblings to a mobile health clinic, parked at a school not far from their Etua Raki home.

To everyone’s huge surprise, the public health nurse removed a piece of lego and a small battery that had been lodged in one of Etua’s ear canals for a long time, the nurse guessed many years.

Now 11 years old, Etua still has a long road ahead of tests, treatment and possibly surgery to try and reverse damage caused by the foreign objects, but without the mobile health clinic service being available and easily accessible for Tania and her kids, it could have been many more years before Etua got the help he needed – when the damage could have been much worse.

Thanks to the arrival of a new advanced mobile health clinic, more children like Etua will have better access to vital healthcare when they need it most. We’ve had some great achievements in our two years fundraising for local health services, but helping to bring a new clinic to the region to help more people, is a stand out.

It was our awesome community getting behind us to raise $210,000 that allowed us to celebrate the new clinic’s arrival last month.

The new clinic is a far cry from the two cramped, mechanically unreliable, almost 18 year old clinics Waitemata District Health Board (DHB) has used to deliver this service for many years and will be able to reach more vulnerable people.

It will be used by DHB public health nurses in schools, early childhood centres and other public spaces to provide ear checkups and treatment, throat swabbing as part of the Rheumatic Fever Prevention Programme, general health advice, treatment and referrals when required.

With the clinic’s self-sufficient power supply, nurses no longer need to run a power lead to use it and will be able to go to new areas and locations in the community to reach new patients for assessment and treatment. One of the first new regular stops for the clinic will be Te Puna Hauora, a medical and community support service based in an area of North Shore where there are pockets of poverty and need.

Support for the first clinic was so strong that we’ve taken on fundraising for a second new mobile clinic with just over $20,000 still needed to reach the target. Can you help us get there? Give us a call on 447 0138 or visit www.wellfoundation.org.nz/donate.

We hope you share our excitement and pride in having this great new facility available to support the health of our region so we can all thrive together.

Until next month, go well!

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

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ACCOUNTANCY with Mike Atkinson Bellingham Wallace

Accountancy with Mike Atkinson of Bellingham Wallace

The Honey Pot - The Value of Brainstorming

Mike Atkinson

It’s getting to the end of another year, and with the days now getting longer, and the sun shining (hopefully) and the temperatures rising, most of us are probably on the countdown to Christmas, with just over eight weeks to go. Our thoughts might move to where are we going to go for holiday this summer? What do I need to buy for Christmas presents? How can I avoid the in-laws for another year? What happens if the fish aren’t biting? All of these are decisions or problems that need to be solved.

A significant amount of time is dedicated to problem solving and decision making. Often we need to make decisions in stressful time with tight deadlines. Consequently, we tend to fall back to comfortable space and make decisions on what has worked before.

So rather than just slide into summer, why not take some time to consider engaging the brain one last time for some good old fashioned brainstorming. It can be a great way to reflect on how your business has performed and the problems that you have faced, but more importantly it provides the opportunity to tackle solutions to problems holding you back.

Put simply, brainstorming is collecting as many ideas as possible, then screening them to find the best idea. The first critical step is collecting the ideas, and in doing so not to pass any judgement on them. The second step is to analyse the ideas, no idea is a bad idea.

Asking yourself the following questions can prompt some ideas; • What is changing in your business environment?

• How will/is technology impacting on your business and your market place?

• What regulations or rules may change or impact your business more stringently?

• How is your work force changing?

It’s amazing how much we don’t know about what we don’t know. Therefore, great brainstorming should involve the input from several people who know about your business and can understand the issues that you are facing. Often in business we turn to our business partners, or management staff, but sometimes the best ideas come from left field. Consider using external advisors to bring another perspective to your ideas.

To highlight this point, I’m reminded of the following story: Years ago, a company which serves many customers in the Canadian mountains were faced with solving an on-going problem that resulted in both an undesirable and unsafe job situation for the linemen.

In Canada, there are a number of ice storms that result in the accumulation of a significant ice load on the power transmission lines, which can over-stress and break them. The method used to remove the ice was for the linemen to climb the icy poles and towers and shake the lines with long poles hooked at one end. This caused several accidents.

The company pulled together a diverse group of people to brainstorm a safer solution.

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Put simply, brainstorming is collecting as many ideas as possible, then screening them to find the best idea.

Thirty minutes into the session, ideas started getting random and creative.

A lineman suggested they train bears to climb the poles. The group thought it was a silly idea. Another suggested that placing honey pots on top of the poles would naturally lure the bears and shake the poles sufficiently to knock the ice off the lines. Laughter ensued. But how would they know which honey pots were empty or full? Someone suggested using helicopters to place the honey pots on the poles so the honey would be there when needed.

Then one of the secretaries spoke for the first time. Being a nurse's aide in Vietnam, she saw many helicopters arrive at the field hospitals. She highlighted how the down wash from the helicopter blades was very strong and if the helicopter flew over the power lines at a low altitude, the down wash may be sufficient to knock the ice off. There was silence in the room. By valuing diversity and encouraging divergent thinking, the group had come up with a possible solution to a problem.

Now, helicopters fly over the power transmission lines after ice storms to remove the ice and snow. Linemen are no longer required to climb up icy poles to shake the lines. The brainstorming session was a success. But, if they hadn't found the bear, they may never have found the helicopter.

The objective of a good brainstorming exercise should answer four key questions, being: • Where are we now?

• Where do we want to be?

• How do we get there?

• How do we know when we have got there?

Critical thinking, problem solving and decision making are all important skills for a leader to have as they plan how to move into the future. Moving from a current state to a future state raises many challenges that require the ability to change rapidly. Rapid change requires quick thinking and constant decision making. Brainstorming is a key tool to the tool box for any leader and should be used on a regular basis.

So next time you are faced with decision making challenges and problems to overcome, remember the honey pot and take the time to brainstorm, it might just surprise you. mikea@bellinghamwallace.co.nz, www.bellinghamwallace.co.nz

LEGALLY SPEAKING Schnauer and Co

Global Relationships – scattered property These days we live in a globally transient society, and during a relationship couples can acquire assets in different countries.

Some of these assets can follow you, such as money, gold/ silver, cars, furniture, art, shares etc – these are called movable assets.

However, there are some assets that are classed as immovable by the country it is located in such as a house or building or other property. When parties separate and wish to divide their relationship property, the status of the property as movable or immovable will have some bearing on how it is dealt with.

Let’s assume that Mike and Sarah met and lived overseas.

They bought an apartment together and lived in it as a base while they worked and travelled. After a period of time they decide to move to New Zealand for the ‘Kiwi experience’, which they love.

They settle here and purchase another property together.

They keep their overseas apartment and rent it out, enjoying the income that it generates. Mike decides to make his home base in New Zealand.

Sadly, after a period of time Sarah decides she still has itchy feet and wants to continue travelling. Their relationship comes to an end and they go their separate ways.

So what happens to their assets?

As Mike is domiciled in New Zealand, the New Zealand law applies. The first option is for Sarah and Mike to reach agreement as to how they wish to divide their relationship property including any property that is held overseas. They may agree cooperatively, with assistance from their lawyer or through mediation.

Before they finalise matters they will need to talk to their family lawyer and obtain independent advice before recording their

Legally Speaking with Jo-Anne Thomas, Schnauer & Co.

Jo-Anne Thomas.

decision in a section 21A agreement. This becomes a contract that provides protection for each party.

However, if Mike and Sarah cannot reach agreement, then they can make an application to the Court for the division of their relationship property.

If they both agree, then the Court can include their overseas immovable property in the relationship property pool for division.

However, if one of them does not agree, then the New Zealand Court cannot include it. So what happens then?

Sarah and Mike would need to rely on the law of the land where the property is located to determine how that property is dealt with when a relationship ends. This can be both costly, time consuming and stressful.

But not every situation is clear cut. If the property was purchased overseas after the relationship ended using relationship property funds, or if at any time, relationship property funds were used to maintain, sustain or improve the overseas property, then this needs to be considered in further detail.

Because every situation is unique and there are many variables, we recommend that you seek independent legal advice from a skilled New Zealand family lawyer who will consider your situation and provide you with appropriate legal advice under New Zealand law.

If you would like to discuss your situation, then please contact us.

Schnauer & Co, 222 Kitchener Road, Milford 09 486 0177 www.schnauer.com

Established in 1988, Schnauer and Co is a well established boutique law firm located on the North Shore. Our expertise lies in the following areas of the law: • Relationship Property and Family Law • Trusts/Asset Protection and Estate Planning • Property • Commercial • Elder Law • Employment

At Schnauer and Co we: • Deliver client focused and innovative advice and solutions • Build close relationships with our clients • Are committed to providing high quality services and value to our clients

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TALKING TRUSTS Tammy McLeod, Davenports

PROPERTY LAW: Rachel Lee, Davenports

Rachel is a Legal Executive in the property team at Davenports Harbour. She is an Associate member of the NZ Institute of Legal Executives. Rachel and the Property Team manage a wide range of property matters from simple residential sales and purchases through to complex apartment developments, banking security and restructuring.

Do you need a LIM report for bare land?

Rachel Lee

Tammy McLeod (BA LLB) is a partner at Davenports Harbour Lawyers. Tammy leads the Davenports Harbour Trust Team and enjoys providing clients with advice and assistance on a broad range of issues involving the establishment and structuring of asset plans, interpretation of trust deeds, duties of trustees and the management and administration of trust funds. A key part of Tammy’s practice is reviewing existing asset holding structures to ensure Tammy McLeod they achieve the needs and requirements they were established to meet. She is also experienced in Property (Relationships) Act issues and believes that the provisions of the Act are an important consideration in personal asset planning. Tammy is a past president of the Auckland Women’s Lawyers’ Association and is a current co-convenor of the NZICA Trust Special Interest Group.

Tracy & Nathan

Kim had recently decided to get into the property market as an investor. She had been to a few open homes and auctions but had decided that investing her money into a newly formed subdivision was the best way to go.

She had found an ideal site in a brand new subdivision. There were only a couple of sites left on the market. Kim signed up an agreement to purchase the land subject only to finance. The bank approved her lending within five days. Kim then made contact with a reputable building company which had a show home not far from the subdivision. Kim was impressed with the show home.

Kim went unconditional on her agreement to purchase the land and started negotiations with the building company. The building work was completed as agreed and Kim was delighted when council issued a Code Compliance Certificate for the new home.

Kim then set about searching for suitable tenants for the new home. Within three weeks she had found a young professional couple who were ready to move into the property immediately.

The tenants lived in the property for two years and then contacted Kim to give notice that they were vacating because they had finally raised funds to purchase their own home and were to move in shortly.

Kim thought about selling the property because the press reported that the market was “hot” and now seemed like a good time to sell. Kim was intending to relocate to Queenstown so quickly engaged an agent to market to property for an urgent sale. Within two weeks of the start of the marketing campaign Kim accepted an offer which was conditional on finance, building report and a LIM report.

A week later the agent contacted her after speaking with the purchasers who had identified an issue in the LIM report. A copy was provided to Kim. The LIM report recorded that no Code Compliance Certificate had ever been issued for a retaining wall on the property.

The retaining wall had been constructed by the original developer and the work had been completed several years earlier. When Kim purchased the land she saw it as a bare land and never dreamed that a retaining wall might be a building work which would require a Code Compliance Certificate.

Kim didn't think getting a LIM report for bare land was relevant.

Tracy and her husband, Nathan, had been married for a number of years and had two small children. Tracey was a stay at home mum while the children were pre-schoolers, but had recently gone back to work as a receptionist at the local doctor’s surgery. Nathan was a self employed electrician.

Fortunately for Nathan and Tracy, they had bought their own home just before the Auckland property market went crazy.

They had a mortgage which seemed sizeable at the time, but in the reality of today’s market, wasn’t really that large.

Due to Nathan being self-employed, they had been advised to set up a trust to own their family home. It was a standard sort of trust – they were both trustees together with their lawyer, and the beneficiaries were them and their two children. They jointly had the power to appoint and remove trustees and beneficiaries of the trust.

Sadly for Tracy, her father had died when she was in her teens, and not long after she and Nathan bought their home, her mother was diagnosed with having cancer and she too died. Tracy was left with a sizeable inheritance which she gifted to the family trust to enable it to pay off most of its mortgage.

Three years after her mother died, Nathan told Tracy that he had met up with an old girlfriend on Facebook and that he realised that he had always loved this other woman and would be leaving Tracy and the children to go and live with her. Tracy was devastated. The family home had to be sold in order for both Tracy and Nathan to move on with their lives. Tracy was working on the assumption that she would get back her inheritance from the sale proceeds – she has just assumed that Nathan would do the decent thing and give her back what was rightfully hers, but no such luck.

Nathan had been to see a lawyer who had told him that since Tracy had gifted her inheritance to the trust, it was no longer her separate property and so he should be pushing for half of everything. Tracy sought her own advice. Her lawyer told her that while the rules around trusts weren’t black and white, it would be very hard to argue that her inheritance was her separate property and it was likely that she would need to share it with Nathan. If only Tracy had received better advice at the time she received her inheritance from her mother.

Rachel Lee:- Phone 915 4387, rachel@dhlawyers.co.nz

Tammy McLeod, Phone 915 4386 tammy@dhlawyers.co.nz

davenports H A R B O U R L AW Y E R S

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SETTLERS ALBANY: Luxurious Lifestyle Village

From Amsterdam to a Kumeu Chicken Farm When Angela and Rinus van Winden set out from Holland 50 years ago looking for adventure, they never dreamed they’d end up raising a family on a chicken farm in Kumeu.

This enterprising couple who describe themselves as ‘Dutch Kiwis’ immigrated to New Zealand in search of a life that offered more opportunity than their native Holland at the time. “We were young and all we wanted was an adventure and to own our own home,” says Angela.

“That’s true,” laughs Rinus. “And we got those all right running a serious 50,000 bird operation at Kumeu raising poultry for Table Talk and Tegel for many years.”

They worked hard in their adopted country, built a home, raised a family, enjoyed active roles in the community and eventually decided they’d earned another adventure. “We’d done too much work,” says Angela. “There’s life out there!”

The couple sold their poultry business to pursue other interests including their passion for travel.

And travel they have! Overland from Hong Kong through Russia to Europe, trekking in Nepal, cycling through Vietnam, kayaking around Tonga, railroading across Alaska, Canada and South America, river

boating and barging in Europe and sailing the North Sea on a schooner.

“And cycling… always lot’s of cycling!” adds Rinus.

Their love of travel is one of the reasons Rinus and Angela chose to live at Settlers Albany. They can lock up and take off knowing that when they return everything will be exactly as they left it.

This is a couple that had done their homework on lifestyle villages, and even intended to build their own at one stage.

They say Settlers Albany was a standout.

It offered the style and build quality they wanted, along with wonderful bush views, bird life, a lively community and a brilliant location.

Both Angela and Rinus retain their connection with Huapai-Kumeu, where Rinus is involved with Lions and chairs the local Community Centre committee. As Rinus points out, “It’s a journey that’s just a short motorway drive away!”

Visit Settlers Albany at 550 Albany Highway any day between 10 and 4 to view the luxury apartments and wonderful facilities this contemporary lifestyle village offers.

Call Sales Manager Rosalie Pearson on 0800 102 652

Angela and Rinus van Winden relaxing at home at Settlers Albany.

Travelling from the North Sea to the Black Sea – a 3500km journey.

LIFE IS SO GOOD

WE CAN’T KEEP THEM AWAY OPEN TO VIEW EVERYDAY 10am - 4pm

Precious McKenzie

Now Selling Luxury Apartments from $698,000

“When the family come to visit the bbq’s fired up, the pool’s ready, the movie theatre’s open and life feels extra good. We love entertaining family and friends and since we retired to Settlers, with the facilities of a luxury resort at our fingertips it’s a winner … for everyone!” Precious McKenzie MBE

550 Albany Highway | 0800 102 652 | settlersalbany.co.nz

Premier Lifestyle Villages group includes Settlers Albany, Fairview Lifestyle Village and Fairview Care Ltd.

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FAIRVIEW LIFESTYLE VILLAGE

Making the Right Moves Back in the '60s when Dave and June Thorpe moved their young family into the newly created Forrest Hill subdivision, cows used to wander over and chomp on their cabbages. Dave’s father-in-law did not approve. Too far from the city he said. Fast forward 40 years and it felt like a case of déjà vu when the couple moved into another new home with rural views over Albany farmland in the newly completed Fairview Lifestyle Village.

Dave tells us that making the right moves, whether by plan or happy chance, has been a recurring theme throughout their lives.

June moved to New Zealand with her family on secondment to the RNZN from the Royal Navy in 1952.

“The moment I saw the Waitemata Harbour and Rangitoto in the distance I loved it here,” she says.

Before too long young Dave followed his girl from the UK and fell in love with both the girl and the place.

Recently this lively couple decided the time was right to make their next move…

The couple married and started a family but, at the insistence of June’s ‘very English’ father, returned to the UK. Within three weeks they were plotting their return to New Zealand. June remembers the British Prime Minister , Harold MacMillan, coining the phrase ‘You’ve never had it so good’.

“He got that right,” says Dave. “But not in the way he intended. For us it reinforced how good life was in New Zealand so back we came.”

Good jobs, good family life in Forrest Hill and Torbay and then, the move to Fairview with its bowling green, pool and park-like grounds.

A Lions Club acquaintance who happened to be a bank manager recommended the villas at Fairview. “He’d done his homework and he knew about money,” laughs Dave.

“That was good enough for us and it’s a move we’ve never regretted”.

Recently this lively couple decided the time was right to make their next move.

From their villa to a stylish apartment providing direct access to Fairview’s very impressive facilities. Of course, along with the apartment comes another great view.

“We sit here, looking out over the surrounding area, the stadium, Mega center and twinkling night lights and life feels good.”

Dave & June Thorpe in their Fairview apartment.

There are a very limited number of apartments and villas available at Fairview Lifestyle Village, 21 Fairview Ave. Albany (off Oteha Valley Rd). www.fairviewvillage.co.nz Call Sales Manager Michelle Wainhouse on 0800 102 662 for more information or to view.

THE PERFECT RETIREMENT

IN A GOOD OLD FASHIONED NEIGHBOURHOOD

Take a Tour Open Day Wed. Sept 28th 10am - 3pm Refreshments Served

A postbox at the corner, room to park your car, your own backyard and neighbours to share a cuppa. A bygone era? Not at Fairview! Retiring to Fairview means moving to a neighbourhood with luxurious villas and apartments, gardens, streets and outdoor living, a stunning location, security and care on call if and when you need it and… the everyday pleasure of being part of a good, old fashioned neighbourhood.

Villas Available

See what insiders call the perfect retirement any day between 10 and 3.

21 Fairview Avenue | Albany | ph 0800 102 662 | fairviewvillage.co.nz (Take the Oteha Valley turnoff on the Northern motorway)

Premier Lifestyle Villages group includes Fairview Lifestyle Village, Fairview Care Ltd and Settlers Albany Lifestyle Village.

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your place in the sun

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Colliers International North Shore

Jimmy O’Brien, Colliers International North Shore.

Confidence in surveys

Jimmy O’Brien

Colliers International’s latest confidence surveys on both commercial and residential property reveals the country’s top performing regions.

Strong fundamentals are continuing to support commercial property investor confidence, while results indicate it is still a good time to buy in the residential market.

The commercial property survey continues to boast Queenstown, Tauranga and Auckland as top places for investor confidence. Hamilton was also a standout performer this quarter with a jump in confidence to a net 42%, the highest since the survey began.

The residential survey reveals Hamilton and Tauranga taking out equal first place with Queenstown retaining its ‘hotspot’ status.

Nationally, a net positive (optimists minus pessimists) 57% of respondents believe residential dwelling median sale prices will increase over the next 12 months.

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• Investors across New Zealand remain confident in the commercial property fundamentals of stronger occupier demand, rising rents and firming yields over the next year.

• Nationally, investor confidence is at a net positive 30% (optimist minus pessimists). This is only fractionally lower than the record 32% posted in the previous quarter and well above the net positive 17% recorded this time last year.

• Queenstown, Tauranga/Mt Maunganui and Auckland remained in the same top three positions this quarter.

• Investor confidence in Hamilton, Palmerston North, Nelson and Dunedin have never been higher since we started the national survey in early 2009.

• Hamilton was a standout this quarter, with investor confidence surging to a net positive 42.4%. This was the largest increase between the survey period of all locations.

• Investor confidence in Auckland’s office sector outpaced the industrial sector for the first time in two years. At a net positive 64%, this is the highest of the three commercial property types in the main centres.

• 2,645 responses were utilised to construct the survey results.

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• Expectations of increasing residential median dwelling prices over the next 12 months remains a key finding of the Colliers International Residential Property Market Outlook survey for Q3 2016. This would suggest that it is still a good time to buy a dwelling anywhere in New Zealand.

• A net positive 57% of our survey respondents believe that residential median dwelling prices will increase over the next 12 months. This is slightly down from our first survey in Q2 2016 of a net positive 61%. This is likely due to the latest Loan-to-Value (LVR) ratio changes announced by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) between surveys.

• Hamilton and Tauranga/Mt. Maunganui took out equal first place with a net positive 76%.

• All centres recorded a decrease in the proportion of respondents expecting a median price rise.

• Queenstown remains another major hotspot for residential dwellings with a net positive 74% of respondents expecting median dwelling prices to rise.

• The gap between Auckland and Wellington’s expectations of rising median dwelling prices reduced over the quarter, although Wellington remains slightly behind Auckland.

• In the three main centres of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, expectations are that new dwellings will see a greater increase in median price than existing dwellings.

• In contrast, expectations of median prices in Queenstown are relatively consistent across all types and ages of property.

• A total of 9,342 responses were utilised to construct this survey.

Jimmy O'Brien, Colliers International North Shore 488 4783 www.colliers.co.nz

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Bayleys North Shore Commercial

Sold for $3,500,000…a fully leased two-level commercial building at 231 Dairy Flat Highway, in the heart of Albany Village, with 16 retail and office tenancies.

National portfolios pull in the property buyers Five properties sold at auction were among over $11.5 million worth of North Shore commercial and industrial property sales generated out of Bayleys’ latest national Total Property portfolio campaign.

Eight out of 11 properties offered for sale by Bayleys North Shore Commercial as part of the Total Property campaign have sold with negotiations continuing on the other three.

“Tapping into Bayleys’ regular national Total Property marketing initiatives, in which a large selection of good quality commercial and industrial properties are presented for sale in one portfolio, has produced some outstanding results for our vendors,” says Daryl Devereux, director of Bayleys North Shore Commercial. “For example three tenanted North Shore investment offerings featured in the Total Property auction in Bayleys Auckland central auction room on September 21 sold at yields of less than 5% and we have also been achieving some very high land and building prices for vacant and semi vacant buildings.”

Daryl Devereux says Bayleys’ Total Property magazine which showcases offerings from Bayleys’ offices around the country, and also has complementary editorial articles, is New Zealand’s most widely circulated commercial and industrial publication. A total of

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8,000 copies are mailed, personally addressed, to a database of active purchasers which is constantly qualified and updated. A further 2,000 copies are displayed in Bayleys’ 78 offices around New Zealand and in 15 Air NZ Koru Lounges.

The portfolios and their properties also receive extensive promotion through a range of digital electronic direct mail communications, print and online display advertising, all commercial property websites, Google AdWords search engine marketing, targeted advertising on Facebook and video advertising on YouTube.

“Total Property’s database encompasses the who’s who of the New Zealand commercial property investment market as well as offshore investors who are interested in our market,” says Daryl Devereux. “It is the most cost effective and successful way of reaching a big pool of potential purchasers currently available in the market.”

The largest North Shore property to sell at the September Total Property auction was a fully leased two-level 905m2 commercial building at 231 Dairy Flat Highway, Albany, with 16 retail and office tenancies, which sold for $3,500,000 at a 7.2% yield through Dean Gilbert-Smith, Eddie Zhong and Alex Strever.

Sold at a 4.4% yield ... industrial property at 29 Shakespeare Road, Milford, with 330m2 of undeveloped land, fetched $2,025,000 at auction.

The building located on an 809m2 freehold site in the centre of Albany Village has a Local Centre zoning under the new Auckland Unitary Plan which allows for buildings up to four storeys high and encourages residential use on upper floors.

Other North Shore properties to sell at the auction were: • A 664m2 industrial building on a 1,105m2 Light Industry zoned site at 29 Shakespeare Road, Milford, with a new four-year lease to a panel beater, sold for $2,025,000 at a 4.4% yield though Simon Aldridge, Michael Nees, Chris White and Tonia Robertson. Approximately 330m2 of undeveloped land is currently used for car parking.

• A 197m2 single-level retail building on a 306m2 high profile corner site at 157-159 Lake Road, Belmont with a Local Centre zoning on the main arterial to and from Devonport sold for $1,400,000 at a 4.1% yield through Simon Aldridge and Michael Nees. The anchor tenant is Belmont Liquor Centre with income also from a Thai takeaway and a Spark telecommunications tower.

• A 162m2 industrial unit at 59-61 View Road, Wairau Valley sold for $483,000 at a 4.8% yield through James Kidd and Ashton Geissler. The tenant, Goodstore NZ, occupies multiple units in the same complex and has recently signed a new four-year lease.

• A 117m2 ground floor unit compromising four private offices, reception, kitchenette and bathroom with a 43m2 rear courtyard at 75C Corinthian Drive, Albany sold for $650,000 at a 5.8% yield through Jane Sims, Tonia Robertson and James Yu. Part of a commercial development adjoining the District Court with four exclusive car parks, it has a new lease to a law firm.

Three properties featured in the Total Property portfolio sold by other methods of sale: • A 490m² 1970s’ industrial building on an underutilised 1,968m² site (with only 25% building coverage) at 62 Ellice Road, Wairau Valley sold for $1,600,555.55 at a 7.8% yield through Matt Mimmack. The building has a two storey 155m² office wing at the front with 332m² of warehousing at the rear and has a five-year lease from April 2015, although this can be terminated with 12 months’ notice should the owner wish to develop the site.

Sold vacant … 167m² retail unit at 7 Triton Drive, Albany.

• A 411m² purpose-built food-grade manufacturing facility at 152 Foundry Road, Silverdale, less than two years old with a high quality stainless steel fitout, sold with vacant possession for $1,050,000 through Adam Curtis and Adam Watton. The unit has two walk-in chillers and four drying rooms plus a 500 litre subterranean grease trap.

• A 167m² retail unit with two parking spaces, rear roller door access and mezzanine at 7D Triton Drive, Albany, sold with vacant possession for $910,000 through Adam Curtis and Adam Watton.

Total Property’s database encompasses the who’s who of the New Zealand commercial property investment market as well as offshore investors who are interested in our market.

Daryl Devereux says given the success of Bayleys’ national Total Property portfolio campaigns this year, the agency will be moving to eight Total Property campaigns in 2017, kicking off with the release of the first portfolio on the 3rd of February. “If you are considering selling and would like to get a jump start on the market in early 2017 please contact us before the end of this year so we can reserve a place for you in this portfolio.”

Bayleys’ last national Total Property portfolio for 2016 has also just been released and contains another good selection of North Shore offerings. For a copy of the magazine please contact 09 489 0999 or drop in and pick up a copy at Bayleys North Shore Commercial’s office at 29 Northcroft Street, Takapuna.

Bayleys North Shore Commercial Devereux Howe-Smith Realty Limited, Bayleys, Licensed under the REA Act 2008 D +64 9 489 0999| F +64 9 489 0990 29 Northcroft Street, Takapuna, Auckland 0622

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ATTENTION: ALL DEVELOPERS! 50 Anzac Road, Browns Bay

A 8,852 m2 freehold site, destined for redevelopment is now on the market for sale. Located on the flat of the Browns Bay business and amenity area, within a short distance from the beach, the scale and location of this site provides an excellent opportunity. The Unitary Plan zoning is Mixed Use which provides an array of possible land uses, including residential and smaller scale commercial activities.

Browns Bay is rapidly developing in popularity, the amenity provides an optimum package for living.

Development of residential accommodation has commenced but is currently starved by the lack of suitable sites. Developers this is a unique opportunity!

KEY FEATURES: • Largest development site available in Browns Bay • Browns Bay is one of the main East Coast Bays business centres • Freehold level site of 8,852 m2 • Unitary Plan Mixed Use zone provides flexible framework • Zoning permits an array of high value land uses • Land use includes residential and small scale commercial activity • Permitted building height 13 metres • Rear site allows less onerous urban design requirements • Generous site area and good shape factor Contact the Sole Agents for an information pack.

Tender closing 4pm, Wednesday 16 November 2016 at Barfoot & Thompson North Shore Commercial, Rear Unit, Ground Floor, 129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. www.barfoot.co.nz/72853 Bruce Jiao 021 818 077

Gary Seekup 027 226 9880

09 359 7881 b.jiao@barfoot.co.nz

09 359 7880 g.seekup@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

SUNNYBRAE STRIP RETAIL SHOWROOM 155 Sunnybrae Road, Wairau Valley

Located in the tightly held Wairau Valley on Auckland's North Shore, 155 Sunnybrae Road has something special to offer. Rubbing shoulders with some well known brands, such as AA Vehicle Testing, Reece Plumbing Centre, Tyre City and Hireace - this location is the perfect spot for your trade retail showroom. A short distance from the northern motorway, the location offers an ease of accessibility to the main arterial routes of the City.

With flexibility in sizes for more or less showroom and a larger mezzanine floor for offices, the landlord is happy to talk options!

KEY FEATURES: • Trade Retail Opportunity • Nearby neighbours including Bunnings, Mitre 10 Mega • Flexibility in size, expansion possible

www.barfoot.co.nz/73074

• Prime Road Frontage • Close to northern motorway • Central to a large residential catchments

Bruce Jiao – 021 818 077 b.jiao@barfoot.co.nz

For Lease by Expressions of Interest closing Thursday 10 November 2016

Gary Seekup – 027 226 7880 g.seekup@barfoot.co.nz

ABSOLUTE WAIRAU ROAD FRONT 192 Wairau Road, Wairau Valley

This truly is a must see for all owner occupiers and investors.

Located in the tightly held Wairau Valley, seldom does a property with Road frontage become available on Wairau Road. Found just north of Target Road, the properties elevated presence further boosts the properties huge signage potential.

The property itself is versatile and comprises of a functional mix of Warehouse to office ratio. It's current layout offers a generous L-shaped warehouse, decent sized showroom with office and mezzanine area's to support multiple use.

Neighboring business's provide a good mix of light manufacturing, automotive servicing and sales, warehousing, and specialty retailers. The building is now vacant and instructions from the owner are clear....this property will be Auction: 2.30pm Thursday 1 December 2016, Barfoot & Thompson North Shore Commercial, sold! Call Sole agents Josh Warren or Simon Farland now Ground Floor, 129 Hurstmere Road, Takpuna. for inspection times and the Information Memorandum. www.barfoot.co.nz/71337

KEY FEATURES: • Road front to Wairau Road

Josh Warren - Commercial Sales

• Approximate total floor area of 517m

021 167 2239 359 7882 j.warren@barfoot.co.nz

• Eight carparks

Simon Farland – Sales Manager

• To be sold with vacant possession

021 779 922 359 7888 s.farland@barfoot.co.nz

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CHANNEL PEOPLE: We Love What We Do: Vicky Wright and Bronson Arter

Living well with Vicky and Bronson!

Vicky Wright and Bronson Arter are the founders of Live Well Health & Fitness, a group fitness, health and lifestyle company.

They both have a passion for heath and wellness, having studied personal training at the New Zealand Institute of Health and Fitness. Vicky was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and says healthy organic whole foods and exercise were an important part in getting well. Bronson has spent the past four years researching and following leaders within the industry which led them to start their business. The two answered a few questions from Channel's Courtney Bennett about health and wellness and their new business.

COURTNEY BENNETT: So you're starting a new business focusing on community and health? Tell us about it.

BRONSON ARTER: We have started Live Well Health & Fitness because we have a vision to inspire positive and healthy changes in the lives of people in our community. Our goal is to help every client take control of their health and create a ripple effect of positive changes in the lives of those around them. We offer one on one and group fitness trainings, as well as health and lifestyle coaching and nutritional advice.

CB: Why are you so passionate about being active and healthy?

VICKY WRIGHT: Having experienced breast cancer and the affects that the treatments have on the body I know that healthy eating and the right exercise helped reduce symptoms during treatment and has helped me feel the best I’ve ever felt.

BA: I’ve seen how the health of people in my community and family deteriorates dramatically when they’re not eating healthy and keeping active. I have been inspired to share and inspire a message of how staying active, living and eating healthy can create the most amazing life.

CB: What sort of training and exercise do you advocate?

AB: We use a variety of different exercises and training styles such as low/high intensity, resistance, strength, cardio, core, suspension, circuit and bodyweight training to name a few. We love to have our sessions out in nature, in parks or beaches where the air is fresher and we also like to make use of natures resources. Most of all we always do our best to keep things fun and interesting.

CB: What sort of training regime would you recommend for your clients?

VW: It depends entirely on the person we are training, or all the people within a group programme. The sessions are always specific

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for each individuals needs, goals and experience. No person or group is ever the same and we always take careful consideration when deciding what type of regime to recommend.

CB: What does it take to be a health and wellness professional?

BA: It takes knowledge, experience and a special type of care and understanding to be a good health professional.

CB: What’s your favourite sport and why?

VW: I love anything out in the water, surfing, SUP, swimming. Its a place for me to just get away from my busy lifestyle and to just “be” with no interruptions.

BA: Scuba diving and hiking are two of my favourite sports. The wonders of our planet amaze me and being out in nature helps me clear my head and make the hardest decisions with ease and clarity.

CB: What do you do in your spare time?

VW: I like to hang out with my family and go to the local markets each Sunday to get fresh produce. I also love going on bush walks with my daughter and partner.

BA: I’m always either spending time with my wife, family and friends, making and eating amazing healthy food or out being active in nature or on/in the water.

CB: Do you have any health and wellness figures you look up to?

BA: There are so many but a few at the top of my lists are Rich Roll, Dr Caldwell Esselstyn and Dr T Colin Campbell. They are all extremely inspiring to me and are playing a huge part in paving the way for an incredible and healthy future.

CB: Why is it important to have a happy and healthy community?

BA: The future of our planet all relies on the growth and development of our children. We believe it takes an entire community to raise a child and for our children to grow and flourish into healthy adults they need happy, healthy and supportive communities.

CB: In ten years’ time…we’ll be…

VW: Able to say we have and will continue to follow our passions. We can’t wait to see what the next 10 years have in store for Live Well.

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NORTH SHORE HISTORY with David Verran

Believed to be waka and HMS Tauranga at the December 1898 North Shore Native Carnival. Courtesy Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, 2_V345

Maori in 1890s Auckland Previously I have quoted from Alexander Edward Alison’s ‘The scrap book of a ferryman’ and his recollections from the late nineteenth century. He notes “another attraction at about that time was the Maori [horse] races at Orakei, that being before the Orakei Wharf was built on, the 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 [sea] route the [Devonport Steam] Ferry Company carried about 500 people. On arriving at Orakei [passengers] had to be boated ashore then carried to dry land … the course was round the flat and marked by a few poles”. The organiser of the races was Otene Paora, Secretary of the Orakei Maori Racing Club, who died in 1931.

The first newspaper reference to race meetings at Orakei was for Christmas Day 1895, and that meeting was acknowledged as an official Auckland Trotting Club fixture. Races were also held at Easter from at least 1897. The racing ground was ploughed up in December 1908, but there were still races offered in 1909.

Coincidentally, the first attempt to organise what became the North Shore Native Regatta and Aquatic Carnival was also in 1895, although the inclusion of waka in regattas dates back to the first Auckland regatta. In 1898 the regatta committee decided to hold a predominantly Maori regatta in conjunction with the Auckland Industrial and Mining Exhibition of 1898/1899. That Exhibition, which was held near Old Government House on part of what is now the main campus of the University of Auckland, focussed on local industries such as mining and manufacturing and there was another exhibition in 1913/1914.

This regatta, on the other hand, was a celebration of Maori culture in general and aquatic prowess in particular. The regatta took place from 25 December 1898 to 4 January 1899 and was

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based at the Calliope Dock and surrounding areas. It was attended by upwards of 700 representatives from Ngapuhi, Ngati Whatua, Te Arawa and Tainui, amongst other iwi. Activities included a competition for building nikau or raupo whare (five whare in total), swimming, performances of haka and poi and above all, skills with waka. Maori Brass Bands were also performing competitively at the Regatta.

As well as waka hurdling races, there were races of waka taua (war canoes) with 45 to 50 rowers in each waka. The main feature was a race between three waka taua, with ‘Tahere Tikitiki’ being the winner; it also beat a naval cutter in a separate race. Originally built from kauri in the 1880s by Ngati Whatua for Paora Tuhaere of Orakei, that waka taua had then been presented to the Maori King Tawhiao of Waikato. There was later a dispute over the prize money for the waka taua race.

Thousands of spectators attended the regatta, around 5,000 visited on the afternoon of 27 December 1898 alone, and the North Shore Native Regatta Committee members were all local Pakeha. Charles Dacre (who died in 1917) was the Committee Secretary and ensured all visiting Maori were well fed, even if the Committee ran a slight deficit at the end. There was also an intercolonial (between New Zealand, New South Wales and South Australia) yacht race run under the auspices of the Regatta.

The final part of the Regatta was the blowing up of the paddle steamer ‘Enterprise Number 2’ off Cheltenham Beach on 7 January 1899, by which time all Maori visitors had left. The ‘Enterprise’ had served on the Auckland - Thames run for many years.

By David Verran

GUNDRY'S GRUMBLES

Simon Gundry is a Devonport and North Shore identity, and character, who is known for calling a spade a spade. He is a director of contracting company Gill & Gundry, is an enthusiastic and active sailor (past crew-member of Ceramco New Zealand and Lion New Zealand in Whitbread Round The World races and Shockwave in Admiral’s Cup) and is a life member of the North Shore Rugby Football Club. This is his regular and lively contribution to Channel Magazine.

Probably my last column...

It’s good to see somebody else apart from my Auntie reads my Channel Magazine articles – I see that the new Mayor in Waiting, Mr Phil Goff, the ultimate career politician, must actually read these columns too, as the first thing he wants to do as an incoming Mayor is to build a new multi use stadium in downtown Auckland. I’ve been trying to push this point for years now, as you will all know.

It’s a marvellous idea, but there is only one thing wrong in that it should be down by the Tank Farm, below Silo Park where all those ugly oil tanks are. Not up by the Vector Arena. You can’t tell me it’s going to cost $1 billion for the stadium when the Forsythe Barr Stadium in Dunedin was $350 million and that was with a roof on it. We don’t need a roof, it would take away the wonderful vista over the harbour.

I see, on reading Brian Rudman’s column in the Herald recently, that Panuku, the Council’s development agency, has lodged a consent for a $12 million 75m walkway into the harbour from Queens Wharf. This is despite a campaign promise from Goff that he would ban any further development into the Harbour. I know it’s proposed to be on piles, but even so. As a yachtsman I just cannot believe they would even contemplate a structure nearly as long as a rugby field protruding straight out from Queens Wharf into the harbour. Goodness me, what next.

It’s encroachment by stealth.

I’ve been writing for this two bit magazine now for five years, and I was Columnist of the Year, according to the Editor, Mr Aidan Bennett, for five consecutive years also. Never once has the Editor censured me over anything that I believe or have written. Until recently, when I wrote about the playground at the end of the Strand in Takapuna. I said that it was not the place to build a playground, as it cut out the beautiful view as you walked or drove around the Strand, out over our beloved Hauraki Gulf.

Once the Editor got my copy, he called me, and said that my opinion could not be printed as it was a bit close to the bone, as it turned out the Editor, Mr Bennett, was one of the driving forces behind the new playground. He told me, in no uncertain terms, to change my opinion on the catastrophic monstrosity of tanalised posts and stainless steel that had been built. I was mightily annoyed about this, because I don’t believe the Editor has any right at all to stifle the opinion of a contributing columnist, especially a columnist he has awarded the Columnist of the Year award to for five consecutive years.

It is freedom of speech and there is an old saying “I might not necessarily agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it”. Mr Bennett might like to print those words out on one of his multi million dollar printing machines and have it laminated and put on his desk in front of him in his

Simon Gundry

editorial/presidential like office, and read it every morning before coffee.

Labour Weekend again took me to my beloved Bay of Islands, where I have been going for every Labour weekend for many years. For many years I raced up as part of the Coastal Classic, the yacht race that starts off Devonport and ends in Russell. A race that accumulates well over 200 entries every year and is a maritime stampede into the North along the northern coast of the country. This year I drove up, took a few days off, I don’t get invited to take part in racing any more, it seems all my rowdy sailing friends have settled down. I spent a couple of days prior to the fleet arriving walking the beautiful beaches of Bland Bay, Taupiri Bay, and my beloved Elliot’s Bay. I had my annual pre Labour weekend swim at all three beaches. How lucky we are to have this a few hours easy drive from Auckland.

I’ll tell you another little problem here on the North Shore, that I can see developing – it’s actually developing now and I wonder if the so called experts have started to address this problem.

On the northern motorway heading South, the motorway is so low just near the little walking bridge on the northern side of the Northcote turnoff – the motorway is so low that at high tide the road itself is only about eight inches higher than the high tide.

Sooner or later, with a Spring tide, when the wind is blowing from the south east, even moderately, the whole stretch of road will be flooded, with the Waitemata Harbour encroaching over the road.

Mark my words, it will happen sooner or later.

I think this whole stretch of the motorway from the onramp at Esmonde Road through to the Northcote turnoff will need to be raised at least half a metre. I wonder if the powers that be in Council, instead of thinking about a 75m extension from Queens Wharf jutting out into the harbour, should, in their extremely well paid wisdom, be thinking about this little problem.

Finally, to the Editor – please remember what I said – you might not necessarily agree with what I write, but you should fight to the death for my right to write it.

So long, this could be my last column, I might be sacked after this one.

FROM THE PUBLISHER: Point taken Simon. We love your award-winning columns they add a great deal to the magazine.

I certainly did ask you to modify your column. I had (and have) no problem with you putting forward your views that are quite different to mine. What I was keen to change was the colourful descriptions of the people involved – as I was one! Oh, and by the way, I don't have an "editorial/presidential like office" – I share a 6m x 5m office with three young members of my team so I can pass on my wisdom to them every day! Keep up the good work.

Don't be late with your December copy.

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23 Hauraki Road, Hauraki

Located only 2-3 minutes stroll to Takapuna Beach, this newly renovated 1970's brick and cedar townhouse presents a rare and exciting opportunity for families with busy lifestyles, or couples wanting a beautifully appointed low maintenance home by the sea. Larger than it looks, the home offers approximately 250sqm of living over two floors and features ducted air-conditioning, new double glazed aluminium joinery, magnificent on trend tiled bathrooms and ensuite, fantastic modern entertainers kitchen with island bench and glorious sea views.

Astute buyers will see rarity in this spectacular offering and seize their opportunity to purchase.

• 4 large double bedrooms with the option of the expansive fourth bedroom being utilised as an office or perfect visitor accommodation, featuring its own courtyard and separate side entrance to the street.

• 2 living areas. Ground floor living offers semi Kitchenette including dishwasher and sink, making an ideal work from home or children's retreat.

• Upstairs living offers kitchen, dining, lounge combined flowing out to a conservatory and amazing sea views.

• Beautifully designed landscaped rear courtyard providing a private outdoor entertaining area to be enjoyed all summer long.

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The Perfect Contemporary Seaward Side Townhouse

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CHANNEL FEATURE PROPERTIES Andrew Dorreen, Precision Real Estate

For buyers wanting a newly renovated townhouse close to the beach this home is a MUST view.

Expressions Of Interest close on 9th November at 4pm (unless sold prior)

Perfectly Positioned Sylvan Park Lock Up And Leave 4 Sylvan Park Avenue, Milford Located only five minutes flat walk from both Milford shops and Milford beach and only 15 minutes in the other direction to the vibrant village, beach and restaurants of Takapuna, this newly rebuilt property is in the centre of it all and is just what you have been looking for if you are a downsizer, executive couple or small family.

The home offers over 160m2 of living on one level and was newly renovated and now includes: • Completely renovated 2 double bedrooms plus a spacious office or third bedroom.

• Solid American Oak flooring, ducted gas heating system and additional heat pump.

• New entertainer´s kitchen and beautifully tiled bathrooms with underfloor heating.

• New double glazed aluminium joinery, rendered brick and cedar construction.

Light filled ground floor entertaining offers two distinct living areas which flow out to two outside entertaining areas with no lawns to mow and enables you to follow the sun morning to evening.

Entertaining easy living with ease to amenities is personified in this property.

Expressions Of Interest Close Wednesday 2nd November at 4pm (unless sold prior)

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Email: andrew@precision.net.nz | Phone: 021 747 334 | www.precision.net.nz

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Kiwi Seaward Side Dream On 1,156m2 27 Hauraki Road, Hauraki

Located seaward side down a private drive, 27 Hauraki Road is the epitome of the kiwi dream property! Over a quarter acre of land with exceptional all day sun, a heated pool with cabana and just 2 minutes walk to Takapuna beach.

Originally a 1950's block and cedar home, it has now been transformed into a lifestyle oasis with a fantastic resort like feel with accommodation and features for the whole family. Offering 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 3 separate living areas, it boasts 313m2 of living (excluding 86m2 of decks).

The hub of the home, the kitchen, is part of a combined dining and lounge area which flows to a large deck overlooking the pool, making for all weather entertaining. A second living area is positioned at the rear of the home offering exceptional separation for different family needs. Downstairs is another lounge area with bathroom and concrete floors making it an excellent option for gatherings fresh from the pool.

Astute buyers must be quick to secure such an amazing home.

Expressions Of Interest close on 9th November at 4pm (unless sold prior)

Contact Andrew Dorreen for further information about this spectacular real estate offering or go online to andrewdorreen.com Andrew has averaged over $100,000,000 of transactions per year in the last three consecutive years making him one of the top residential salespeople in the country.

He is on track to do it again with sales of $73,000,000 since January of this year, sold across 21 sales which is an average of $3,500,000 per sale.

To market and sell your high end property with a proven performer with 13 years in the industry, contact Andrew Dorreen now.

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The Channel Crossword

Set locally by Mãyã, especially for Channel each month. No. 20

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7 Small boat for everyone, as they say in the Southern US (4)

1 Sea sloth frames a type of window (4)

8 With regular orbits, like Mike Teavee? (6-4) 9 He's hothead involved in dumping reports of prize-winning novel (3,8,4) 10 H.H.Munro was a wry swine, I'm told (4) 12 Like a Toyota, it goes just as well in reverse (10) 14 Do accounting to aid deportment? (7,3,5)

2 Formal dance group I tell a not-quite-All Black to back (9,6) 3 Minstrel put silk pants into fairy tale 4 Artillery and shells, or ball 'n' splitting? (8) 5 Renaissance man rewriting 4 - I'd add "Voila!" (8,2,5) 6 Setter near central Iowa makes animal sound (4)

16 Fooled by tall grass? (10)

8 Puny guy losing personnel for large number to do carelessly (5)

18 Hairdo from the seafront (4)

11 Quinta are brand leaders in dry port (5)

19 Places where candidates may get a little cross (7,8) 22 Enthuse motor to become transport for dowsers, I hear (4,6) 23 Circus did at first regularly refuse (4)

13 Manufacturer Lawrence Oates nobly went to meet (5) 15 Embrace ... Embracing ... Admit playing the fool! (8) 17 "Francis! Duck!" (5) 20 God's quiet? (4) 21 In Paris, we have mother wit (4)

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This month's crossword will also be uploaded to the creator’s blog at channelcrossword.wordpress.com There, Mãyã will kindly attempt to answer any questions or comments that may arise from the crosswords each month.

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