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HEALTH & FITNESS: WITH PILATES UNLIMITED

Pilates for men to support sport and wellbeing Pilates may be best-known as a method for women, but in fact Joseph Pilates originally created his work for men.

At Pilates Unlimited, 40% of our clients are men. Many athletes and sports teams now include Pilates in their training and see the importance of building the right strength from the centre, stretching, and increasing flexibility, which is achieved through regular Pilates sessions.

The studio is fully equipped with top-of-the-range apparatus from GRATZ imported from USA and originally designed by Joe Pilates.

Ray Medemblik has taught at Pilates Unlimited for 15 years. He's a passionate golfer, and sees many similarities between Pilates and golf. "They're both all about being relaxed and working from your Powerhouse" - the Pilates term for the connection of abdominals, deep back muscles, buttocks and inner thighs. "Pilates gives you the flexibility to be able to play golf, but also teaches you to use the correct muscles," he says. While many of his peers find

themselves with sore backs, hips and shoulders, Ray uses his Pilates training to help relieve tension and prevent injuries so he can finish his golf games feeling energised.

Eric started Pilates in his late teens, and also has a background in gymnastics. These days, he values the way Pilates helps him to enjoy surfing. He says, "One of the main complaints between surfers is lower back and neck tension from paddling. Pilates gives you the reference to move yourself through your centre." He finds the method also helps create a balance between stability and mobility in all the joints, which helps keep his body injury-free. "With Pilates, you can balance any other activity you do - whether surfing, soccer, cycling or sitting - so you can enjoy your whole life!"

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We'll make moving easy Monday

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Meet the Candidates Meeting, Mary Thomas Centre, Takapuna, 12pm.

RSVP: info@ancad.org.nz or 09 4864820 My Favorite Murder, Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm Soroptimist International North Shore monthly dinner, Backyard, Northcote, 6pm. Contact Fay on 021 419 949 or email sinorthshore@siswp.org

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Operatunity Presents: The Last Night of The Proms, Windsor Park Baptist Church, Mairangi Bay, 11am Messy Play With Mess It Up, St Peter's Anglican Church, Takapuna, 11am We, the Youth, Mairangi Arts Centre.

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TBBA Takapuna Networking Night with Fortieth & Hurstmere from 5:30-8:30pm Clarinet & Strings - Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Takapuna Methodist Church, 427 Lake Rd, Takapuna, 6:30pm

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Rotary Browns Bay, The Bays Club, 2 Anzac Rd, 7am Dementia Information and Support, The Memory Shop, Birkenhead, 10,30am Foundations of Mindfulness Course, Kerr Street Artspace, Devonport, 7:30pm

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TMC Nancy’s Afternoon, free entertainment and afternoon tea for people in retirement homes, Takapuna Methodist Church, 2pm A Day at Auckland Live: Technology Bruce Mason Centre, 10am-2pm. Also Sep 20.

Morning Melodies, The Royal New Zealand Navy Band, Bruce Mason Centre, 11am-12pm Rotary Northcote, Northcote Citizens Hall, College Road, 6pm

Craig Humberstone: The Seashell Flesh, Opens 9 Sep in the Main Gallery, Depot Artspace, Devonport. Until 27 September 'ffwd 1-10 and 'Friends I Haven't Met' - exhibitions open at Northart, Norman King Square, Northcote

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Mrs Wishy-Washy, The PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna.

Shows 10.30am & 1pm until 14 Oct The Alchemy of Glass, Lake House Arts, until 29 October

Every Monday

Thursday

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Google Event with Web Wonks, QBE Stadium, Albany, 9- 11.30am Italian Film Festival 2017, Bridgeway Cinemas, 122 Queen St, Northcote.

Various dates & screenings in September Romeo and Juliet, The PumpHouse Theatre, 7.30pm. Until Sat Sep 9

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ActivZone Spring Show, Active Zone Indoor Arena, Glenfield, 5.30pm

Tea & Topics From the Author's Mouth, East Coast Bays Library, Browns Bay, 10.30am

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Kristin School presents Michael Grose "Spoonfed Generation”, Kristin School Auditorium, Albany, 7pm Toddlers On the Move, Milford Shopping Centre, Milford, 9am

Winter Fun Preschool Play, Mary Thomas Centre, Takapuna, 10am12pm. Free

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Rotary East Coast Bays, Pupuke Golf Club, Forrest Hill, 5.45pm

Winter Fun Preschool Play, The Rose Centre, Belmont, 9.30-11am. Free

Rotary Birkenhead, Northcote/Birkenhead Yacht Club, 6.15pm

Northcote Petanque Club, Northcote Bowling Club, Little Shoal Bay, 4- 6pm

Rotary Takapuna North Milford Cruising Club, Craig Road, 6pm

North Shore Teens Art, PHAB Youth Space, 8 Auburn Street, Takapuna, 4–5:30pm

Winter Fun Pre-School Play, Lake House Arts, Takapuna, 10am-12pm; Sunnynook Community Centre, 9.30-11.30am

Takapuna Tennis Club, adults’ social tennis, 7-8.30pm, all welcome, takapunatennis.co.nz

Rotary Milford, Pupuke Golf Club, Forrest Hill Rd, 5.45pm

North Shore Brass and North Shore Brass Academy, 13A Taharoto Road Takapuna, from 5.30pm www.northshorebrass.org.nz North Shore Chorale, St George’s Church hall, 2 The Terrace, Takapuna, 7:30pm

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Channel Magazine Community Calendar September 2017

This Channel Community Calendar is published monthly for community events.

If you would like to include your event please email details to: christine@channelmag.co.nz

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show With 1 Hot & Flustered Shadowcast, The Vic, 48-56 Victoria Rd, Devonport, 8:30pm Public Talk: Fascination Science, Massey University Albany Campus, Albany, 7–8:30pm Beverly Young at the East Coast Folk Club, Senior Citizens Social Centre, Torbay, 8pm

Comedy Night with Paul Ego, Takapuna Grammar School sports hall, 2 7.30pm. Tickets from school office, Nord or pta-1@tgs.school.nz From the Peninsula, student art from schools from the Devonport Peninsula, Lake House Arts. Opening 12.30-3pm.

Until 27 Sep Father's Day Browns Bay Vinyl Record Fair, St Anne's Hall, Browns Bay, 9am

Auckland Live Pick and Mix: 3 Freshmans Dance Crew, Bruce Mason Centre, 10.30-1pm. Free Urban Country Music, Birkenhead RSA, Recreational Drive, Birkenhead, 1:30–4:30pm Meditation & Mindfulness – day course, Channel View Lounge, Takapuna, 10am

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Takapuna Tennis Club Free try out 9 tennis for kids. Also Sat 16 and Sat 23 Sept.

Browns Bay Collective Market, Browns Bay, 10am NZTrio: Exotica, Mairangi Bay Arts Centre, featuring Andrew Beer, 7-9pm Jack Flash: Performing The Hits of The Rolling Stones, Birkenhead RSA, 7:30pm

Auckland Live Pick and Mix: Trash 10 Puppets, Bruce Mason Centre, 10.30am-1pm Mud Monster Mud Rush 2017, Massey University Albany Campus, Albany, 9am.

Also Sat 9 Sep Brass Band Concert, The Salvation Army, Glenfield, 2:30pm

Takapuna Friendship Club, 15 Sunnybrae Bowling Club, 9.30am. New members welcome; ph 0274753058 or 09 4868025 Probus Club of Milford, Milford Baptist Church, 3 Dodson Avenue, 10am-12 noon. New members welcome.

Dracula, TheatreWorks, Birkenhead, 8pm. Until Sat 23 Sep.

Let's Build & Create, with K’nex, 16 Betta Blocks and Zoob, Bayview Community Centre, Glenfield, 2pm Glaucoma New Zealand public meeting, Fairway Lodge, Glenfield, 10–11.30am Chamber Players of Auckland, Kristin School, Albany, 7–8.30pm

North Shore Cricket Club, Junior 17 registration & muster day, Devonport Domain, 2-5pm

GENERAL ELECTION See page 107 for information on where you can vote on the Shore.

Afrikaans is Lekker, Bruce Mason Centre, 6pm

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Mizuno Devonport Half Marathon, 24 Windsor Reserve, Devonport, 7:45am Stanley Bay School Gigantic Garage Sale, Stanley Bay School, Devonport, 9am Voice Community Festival: The Real Group In Concert, Bruce Mason Centre, 3–5pm

Fundraising Quiz Night, to support 29 Tracey Lambrechs’ weightlifting Commonwealth Games bid, AUT Millennium, 17 Antares Pl, Mairangi Bay, 6pm

$1 Jumble Sale, The Salvation Army, Glenfield, 8-11am

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Post Modern Jukebox, Bruce Mason Centre, 7pm

Frickin’ Dangerous Bros World Tour of Tāmaki Makaurau, Live sketch comedy, The Brian Gerrard Theatre, Birkenhead College, 7.30pm

A Festival of Russian Ballet, Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna, 8pm

Joel McHale, Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm

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NSIA Navratri 2017 Garba Dandiya Nights, North Shore Events Centre, 7.30pm. Also Sat 23 Sept 7:30pm Style Me 2017 - Rangitoto College Fashion Show, Rangitoto College, 7pm

Every Friday Rotary North Harbour, North Shore Squash Centre, Shea Tce, 7am Club 55 – Tenpin Bowling, Xtreme Entertainment, Target Court, 10am Beginners Ukulele Band, Albany House, 575 Albany Highway, Albany Village, 10.30am –12pm

Estranged: Umbrella, Depot Artspace, opening, 2pm. Until 18 October

Every Saturday Devonport Toy Library, Devonport Community House, 9.30 -11am Devonport Museum, Saturdays & Sundays, 33a Vauxhall Rd, 12–4pm Learn to Code, Westlake Boys High School, 30 Forrest Hill Rd, Westlake, 1 – 4pm

Every Sunday Takapuna Markets, Anzac Street carpark, Takapuna; Browns Bay Sunday Market 25 Anzac Road, Browns Bay; Auckland Night Markets, Glenfield Mall Kennedy Park WWII Trust Tunnel Opening, every second Sunday, Kennedy Park, 11am-2pm

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CONTENTS COVER FEATURES

TAKAPUNA BEACH

34 Spring Style

28 Views from the Beach with TBBA

47 All Blacks on The Shore 63 Watercare's North Shore Investment

MILFORD

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68 Milford News

A chat with with Andy Maloney

FEATURES

DEVONPORT

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86 Destination Devonport

Shop the Shore

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40 For the Home: With Home Fabrics 60 Channel People - My Favourite Recipe

ARTS

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20 The Vic

Channel Youth with Jessy Thurston

83 Channel People - My Dog and Me

44 The PumpHouse

87 The Healthy Channel: John Appleton

44 The Rose Centre

120 North Shore History with David Verran

88 Lake House Arts Centre

125 Channel People - I Love What I Do 128 The Channel Crossword

EDUCATION

OUT & ABOUT

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02 Community Calendar

92 Westlake Girls' High School

08 Out & About on the Shore

94 Rosmini College

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EATING OUT Eating Out Feature: Master and Apprentice

23 Eating Out: Restaurant Listings 24 Eating Out Feature: Poké Poké

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98 Long Bay College 99 Pinehurst School 100 Takapuna Grammar Cover photo: Getty Images

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FROM THE EDITOR

Janet Marshall

The Channel team: Aidan Bennett, Christine Young, Heather Vermeer, Crystal Sharp.

It’s spring! Who’s pleased?

It seems everyone’s ready for it; a change of season, a welcome in of the longer days, warmer nights, a fresh start.

Reasons for excitement this season include the mighty All Blacks gracing our Shore for an epic battle with the ever-feisty Springboks. The All Blacks v South Africa test match will be held this month at the QBE Stadium on Saturday 16th and promises to be a sell-out. You’ll need to move fast to get a seat to see our international rugby icons live in our own backyard. Aidan looks ahead to the game, on page 47.

We love to encourage local residents to shop locally and support our Shore businesses from hospitality to health, trades to technology, finance to fashion. And fashion is a sector we turn towards in this issue, given the seasonal crossover. We show off some of the styles to be seen around the Shore this spring, all from our local retailers. Pack away the black! (Apart from on the 16th, of course.)

A local hero to emerge this winter, is Andy PS. Do n’t forg Maloney. The young Father et ’s Day Murrays Bay sailor won Sunda 3rd Se y ptemb a place on Emirates er!

Love to Team New Zealand, and all the aweso won the America’s Cup. me dad s out the He talks to our sportre. mad publisher Aidan about all that entailed. Share in his winning journey on page 76.

Our Shop the Shore pages reflect the season with fresh greens, yellows and white to inspire your gift or personal shopping this month. And, as always, we have heaps of people pictured in our pages. See who’s been spotted ‘out & about’ this month.

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APARTMENT LIVING WITH PREMIUM REAL ESTATE

Stunning new apartments overlooking Lake Pupuke Spotlight on LakeView Apartments with Premium Real Estate

The latest addition to the burgeoning secured living options in Takapuna broke ground recently.

Lakeview is a premium apartment development overlooking the Shores of Lake Pupuke. With spectacular views over the lake and to the sparkling Hauraki Gulf beyond, these apartments are unique in the area. These residences consist of 40 luxury two and three bedroom apartments and four exclusive penthouses, each with bespoke detailing and stunning views.

Lakeview has a selection of luxurious two and three bedroom apartments designed to be a modern urban oasis, specially crafted to connect the occupier with the lake and sea views. Impressive both inside and out, the apartments are sun-drenched and spacious. Floor to ceiling windows, expansive water views, sleek interiors, a private Gerry Petrie, Ali Parker and Nick Ni at the LakeView site. balcony and european appliances.

Every element has been carefully LakeView at a glance considered, each apartment boasts a generously proportioned, • Located overlooking Lake Pupuke open-plan design featuring communal living and dining space, full • Luxury apartments built to high specifications sized kitchens with islands and two bathrooms in every apartment.

• Amazing light and views The master bedroom is light and airy, and includes an ensuite and a • Construction underway with completion 2019 dressing room. The entire space feels modern, crisp and inviting.

• Quality apartments still available Lakeview is being developed jointly by Oakland Development Ltd and Unite Investment and Management Ltd, both members development on this side of the bridge. of the NZ Chinese Property Development Society, an Auckland Work has now commenced with construction undertaken by based organization involved in large scale property development NZ Force, a local firm whose New Zealander principals have a vast work in New Zealand. The project manager for Lakeview, Nick knowledge and experience with substantial construction projects.

Ni says that the developers have to date been involved in the Final completion is expected by June 2019. successful sale and construction of high end homes on the city Nick Ni believes Lakeview will be the highest spec apartment side, and this is their first entry to a large scale apartment development offered so far in Takapuna, with brilliant architecture by Formis, top end international fitout and appliances throughout for every apartment and two levels of car parking. Everything has been done to ensure a quality property with low ongoing costs.

Nick Ni says that when they were looking at the best partner to sell the apartments they wanted the best brand and agents with actual proven experience in selling off the plan developments.

Lakeview is being marketed exclusively by Gerry Petrie and Ali Parker of Premium Real Estate who advise that near 50% of the apartments are sold, however there is still a great selection of apartments still available off the plans. A chance to view the model and all info can be obtained by calling into Premium Real Estates apartment display suite at 99 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna.

Details of the property can be found on http://premium.co.nz/apartments or on www.lakeviewtakapuna.com

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LUXURY | LOCATION | LAKESIDE These premium residences soon to occupy 28 - 34 Killarney St consist of 40 luxury two and three bedroom apartments and 4 exclusive penthouses, each with bespoke detailing and stunning views.

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OUT & ABOUT ON THE SHORE

READY FOR MURDER AT THE PUMPHOUSE It was a cold winter's night. The guests gathered at The PumpHouse Theatre ready for the entertainment - and were soon to be confronted with not just one, but several, murders, all impeccably executed by Shoreside Theatre.

Fortunately, Miss Marple was soon on hand, all guests were safe, and all was revealed before they filed out again into the night. We captured some of the witnesses at just one of the performances in early August as they gathered pre-show at Shoreside Theatre's fifth mid-winter production of an Agatha Christie tale, directed, as ever, by Carole Dumbleton.

Lynn and John Billinge, Andrew Hutchings, Sarah Bisley.

Reuben Simmons, Shane Pope, Shane Jefferys.

Travis Bainbridge, Sophia Elise, Phillippa and Graham Crews.

Paula Harvey, Allan Dumbleton, Kate Barrett.

Sarah Cornelius, Jean and Katie Miller.

Cate and Warren Haigh, Tricia Wilce.

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AMERICA'S CUP CYCLOR AT TRISTRAM ŠKODA KODIAQ LAUNCH Tristram ŠKODA launched their latest model Kodiaq SUV at their brand new ŠKODA showroom on Wairau Road, on Thursday 27th July. ŠKODA has a close association with international cycling, and a large crowd was entertained by guest speaker Simon van Velthooven, America's Cup cyclor for Team New Zealand and Olympic Games cycling medalist. ŠKODA brand ambassadors Federation showed a preview of their new spring collection, and guests were invited to take part in a virtual cycling challenge as the fun continued with drinks, delicious street food and live music.

Jenny Joblin, Penny Thorne, Ben Dundas.

Aaron Jay, Lisa Taylor, Phillipa Green, Tony Orchard.

Josh Darby, Lisa Quigley, Hugh Delaney, Greg Leet.

Barry Duffield, Mark Hayward, Kerry McLeod. Leigh Bedford, Carly Andreassend, Chelle Thomson.

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CELEBRATING WINTER TAKAPUNA-STYLE The inaugural I Love Takapuna Winter Celebration was held on the night of Friday 4th August. With food stalls, fire performers, LED/Glo performers, live music, face-painting, glowsticks and bouncy castles it was all on for young and old as crowds flocked to the Killarney Street carpark next to the Bruce Mason Centre. Highlights were the fire performers and, for the under-10s, the entertainers who demonstrated all manner of skills with lit-up hula hoops, waveboards and juggling clubs. The many food stalls offered something for everyone.

Jordan Cross, Kelly Davies, Jen Banks, Rachel Draper.

Wade, Wilder, Jagger and Bex Kimpton.

Cecile Diaz, Keith Mendoza, Christine Laurente.

Dylan, Taz and Kimberly Knight.

Josh Glackin, Libby, Grant and Susie Signal, Dave Main.

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OUT & ABOUT ON THE SHORE

STAND UP COMEDY AT MASTER AND APPRENTICE A packed pub enjoyed a lot of laughter from some of New Zealand's top comedy talent in Takapuna. The Master and Apprentice Comedy Night on August 3rd was a screaming success, with patrons enjoying hilarity from Ben Hurley, Brendhan Lovegrove, Pax Assadi and Fan Brigade. It was standing room only at the stand up comedy event which proved very popular with punters, providing belly laughs aplenty. Early table booking is recommended for any future nights of hilarity on Hurstmere Road!

Pete and Jill Oborn, Rebecca Manners, Natalie Oborn.

Neil and Christine Freebury.

Dani Davies, Grace Isherwood, Erica Storr, Charlotte Clark.

David Cornish, Brett Burridge, Sheree Porter, Paul Lomax, Joanne Burridge.

Sandra Hiskens, Vanessa Lomax.

Stefan Wolk,Graham and Barry Saywell.

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OPENING OF NEW PLAY AREA AT SHORE CITY Shore City celebrated the opening of its new sea-themed children's play area with a coffee morning for under-fives and their adults. The play area was the prime focus of attention for some of the young visitors, while others participated in creating paper plate jellyfish, or patiently waited while the clever balloon artist created tigers, helicopters, dogs, flowers and more.

All the activities were free, but Shore City invited participating parents and caregivers to make a donation to support Plunket's fundraising efforts.

Catherine Chee and Matilda Loh.

Lynette and Alice Pillay.

Wen Juan and Tora Chu, Xun Min Wang and Henry Guo.

Nina and Amelia James.

Malachi, Kirsty and Esmee Gane.

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GUCCI VIP NIGHT AT FIFTH AVENUE DIAMOND EXPERTS Purveyors of fine jewellery, Fifth Avenue Diamond Experts, invited guests to a VIP event celebrating their exquisite range of Gucci jewellery. The Hurstmere Road store was full as owner and diamond expert Adrian Turner spoke about the joys of having the prestigious Gucci line here in Takapuna for his local loyal customers to enjoy. Attendees each received a goody bag, sipped on fine wines and sampled canapés as they admired and shopped from the Gucci range. A night of luxury!

Rose Cotterill, Robyn Rohloff, Stella Tetro.

Hannah Sheldon, Jo Tessadri, Troy McAsey.

Kathy Mitchell, Karen Harris, Hannah-Marie Chatfield.

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Susie Signal, Jonathan King.

Andrew Papas, Antoiné Ogilvie.

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OUT & ABOUT ON THE SHORE

LADIES' DAY GALA NIGHT AT THE ROSE CENTRE Lots of laughter was shared, and a few tears, as Company Theatre entertained audiences with their latest hit production, Ladies' Day. Charting the working days of four factory workers in northern England, and their eventful outing to York Races, the play was hilariously performed by a quality cast and had guests truly gripped on the opening gala night. Staged at The Rose Centre, the production's set and sound added greatly to the excellent experience of great local theatre. A winter winner!

Sue Gross, Lynne Davis, Shelley Meadows, Margaret Black.

Cathie Sandy, Alistair Fletcher.

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Akiko Yagi, Pyae Zone, Lynette Wrigley-Brown, Niven Brown.

Sharon Lee, Peter Segrove.

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Kathy Gent, Phil Davis, Raewyn Nevin.

Linda Camplin, Sherry Ede.

FEDERATION'S SPRING RUNWAY DINNER Fashion and food collided - thankfully not literally - at Federation's new collection launch. The Takapuna-based clothing brand held a Spring Runway Dinner at Madam Woo, where their spring/summer collection was unveiled. Amazing fusion food off a custom-made menu for the event was enjoyed by the sell-out crowd as well as a preview of Federation's pieces for the season ahead. Another hit event for the iconic fashion brand that's loved on the Shore and way beyond.

Sharlene Woolston, Alexandra and Julia Heaney.

Andrew and Sarah Dorreen.

David Grr and Loic Quedec.

Simone Anderson and Ruby Colle.

Ayla Sutees and Regal Drums.

Dedan and Kelly Percy.

Yanita McLeay and Stacy Cottrill.

FEDERATION. NEW SEASON FEDERATION + MINTI IN STORE NOW 16 NORTHCROFT STREET, TAKAPUNA

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High End Sales Still Strong Despite the negative press, bad weather and market uncertainty with the elections looming, we are still getting very good enquiry on our high end properties and this has translated into $14 million worth of sales in the last few weeks for myself personally. What has changed in our market? In the last three months specifically, there are far more buyers requesting conditions to be inserted into their offers. Namely, conditional on the sale of their own homes. This is caused by tightened banking regulations on bridging finance and buyers not having as much confidence in the market when it comes to selling their homes

- meaning going unconditional on a purchase is far less likely and in some cases not possible at all. I had not drawn a conditional on sale contract in the last four years and currently I have two on the books as I write. This is the main reason why auctions are not as successful as they were this time last year. Luckily this is not Precision's preferred method of sale! The cash buyers currently in the market place realise they are in a position of strength and lately have been 5-8% off where they really need to be to own the properties. This is an interesting dynamic and makes the need for a specialist negotiator all the more important to help sell the benefits of the property.

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Seaward side / Waterfront Properties Wanted I have a total of 13 listings currently on offer in Milford and Takapuna – a superb selection of high value, high quality homes which you can view on andrewdorreen.com. If you’re considering a move, please get in contact with me and I can discuss this further with you.

There are however a few key buyers looking for specific properties in the Milford and Takapuna area. Currently I have a number of buyers seeking either seaward side, lakefront or direct waterfront properties along the Golden Mile.

Specifically four buyers requiring seaward side

homes between $3,000,000 and $4,500,000. Two buyers requesting lakefront/lakeview properties up to $6,500,000 and two waterfront buyers up to $9million - one that is keen to build and the other to buy new. You may have noticed that we also have a few high end rentals available.

Our services can be called on in this area, for properties similar to the ones we are known for selling. Please bear this in mind if you’re considering renting your existing home and want it managed. I have a few exciting properties coming to the market in spring, hopefully after a good result at this year’s general election!

At the top end of the market, there are large differences in where buyers see the value of property, and often homes are unique or setting benchmarks in their respective areas. Because of this, Andrew negotiates each sale price face to face, rather than selling by Auction, and has done for almost all of his 15 years in the business.

The current climate is seeing fewer people in a cash position so the need for a specialist high end negotiator becomes paramount to your success.

Andrews personal sales last year alone totalled $106,207,000 at an average of $3,933,000 per property and has broken the $100 million for the last three consecutive calendar years. This makes him one of New Zealand's most successful residential sales people.

Sign up for Property Updates at www.andrewdorreen.com. Follow his facebook page and Instagram feed.

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The V1c Devonport Welcome to September at The Vic! Need a birthday party or private function venue, cinema or live venue? The Vic Devonport is your place! With three cinemas, party room, two stages and on-site catering complete with lighting and PA The Vic Devonport is a one stop shop. Open daily and featuring the latest new releases, arthouse cinema and live shows, as well as the yummiest choc top ice creams and artisan gelato made on the premises. This is Auckland’s heritage cinema, a grand old building with a lot of charm, presenting up-to-date digital cinema with surround sound and cosy heating. Want to know more? email info@thevic.co.nz or call (09) 446 0100. Feeling generous? The Vic needs 29 more seats to complete the first stage of seating renewal. Donations gladly accepted at www.thevic.org.nz or drop off a donation at the Vic in person, or contact the Victoria Theatre Trust on seats@thevic.org.nz to help ! You’re welcome to drop in and have a look!

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Master and Apprentice Takapuna

Owners of Master and Apprentice Paul Lomax and Kevin Schwass.

Operations manager Joe Harding, head chef Rohan Delvi.

Masterclass in Change Master and Apprentice opened in February this year, in the space that had for many years been Blankenberge Belgian Beer Café. It was a revolutionary change. The Hurstmere Road newcomer boasted light airy premises, a new approach to hospitality and a contemporary menu with plenty of sharing options.

But for the team running Master and Apprentice (Paul Lomax, Kevin Schwass and operations manager Joe Harding), the changes weren’t finished when the new bar opened. Six months on, they are fine tuning with a few more changes: a new menu, with a greater emphasis on meals alongside the popular sharing plates; a range of more than 20 Panhead, Emerson’s and Little Creatures craft beers on tap; and a revamp of the layout to create a dining space that works for couples as well as larger groups, and a bar space that can flexibly accommodate casual drinkers, corporate after work groups, or special events.

“We can cater for everything,” says Joe, “whether you’re having a meal with your partner, drinks with friends or a function. With a new team in the kitchen, a new menu, and a new dining area we’re welcoming for a wide range of guests.”

New head chef Rohan Delvi has developed a menu that looks and feels as light and sophisticated as the Master and Apprentice environment. Sharing plates are complemented by soft tacos; pulled pork,

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Wagyu beef and vegetarian burgers on brioche buns; and a range of mains that Joe says are a cut above standard bistro offerings both in taste and presentation: pork belly with cauliflower, puree, kumara gratin and marinated tofu with port jus; grilled salmon with edamame and shrimp risotto, roquette salad with lemon butter sauce; and stuffed chicken breast with feta and peas, roast baby turnips, jus and truffle oil, to name just three.

Master and Apprentice hasn’t completely forgotten its roots – Monday Mussel nights still allow diehard mussel fans to get a weekly fix – and there’s a 1kg mussel pot as a standard item on the menu.

Monday Mussel nights are complemented by $5 Taco Tuesdays, All Day Wednesday pastas, $10 sharing plates on Thursdays, and Crafternoons with craft beer specials from 4-6pm Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Master and Apprentice is also making something of a feature of event nights, including sports on the big screen, of course, when there are big games on. Its hugely successful Comedy Night in August won’t be the last, and other recent events have included a wine and cheese evening in partnership with The Cheese Room from Milford. Coming up on September 14 is a Brewer and Butcher evening featuring not only a four course meal matched with four Emerson's beers (plus one on arrival), but also its brewer and owner flying in

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from Dunedin to lead this beer and food matching evening. All for just $65 per person.

On Friday 29 September, Master and Apprentice holds its first “blue do”, as part of Blue September organised by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand. Expect a long lunch (corporates welcome!) based around “great food and craft beer”, guest speakers, raffles, an auction – and some of Master and Apprentice’s extensive range of whiskeys to finish.

Bookings are essential for these special events. Joe says Master and Apprentice also welcomes bookings for lunch or dinner. At lunchtime, he adds, Master and Apprentice can ensure food is ready when you arrive if you also call to order in advance.

Master and Apprentice, 136 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 486 6330 Facebook: MasterandApprenticeTakapuna

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THYME RESTAURANT ABOUT US: Located on the first floor of The Spencer on Byron Hotel, we’ve been a Takapuna favourite, delighting taste buds for more than 15 years. With a variety of options on the menu including our popular Flambé and Drinks Trolley and with friendly attentive service, Thyme Restaurant is the place to be!

THE FOOD: Our menu reflects a passion for seasonal fresh food with innovative dishes designed to tantalise your taste buds. Try our Flambé Trolley on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday night where our chef completes your dish at your table. We also have vegetarian, gluten free, and dairy free options.

NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER Celebrate your Christmas Party with Thyme this year. For smaller groups from 2 - 50 guests our Festive Season Set Menu is sure to delight. The 3 course Set Menu has 3 options per course for $65 per person including decorations.

Add bubbles and/or canapes on arrival for an additional charge.

Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner Level 1, The Spencer on Byron Hotel, 9-17 Byron Avenue, Takapuna Beach 09 916 4982 www.thymerestaurant.co.nz

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FLORRIE M CGREAL'S ABOUT US: Florrie McGreals is your local Irish pub on the Shore. Come and check out our new pool table with weekly pool competitions on Tuesday nights. We have your typically hearty Irish menu and proudly serve Guinness and Heineken on tap. Great Craic to be had.

THE FOOD: “The best value Pie dish I’ve ever had” Great value traditional hearty dishes is what we do best, with some modernstyle sharing dishes accompanying them. Like our Facebook page to be kept up to date with daily specials to make that choice even easier.

NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER We will be showing all Rugby Championship matches live and loud on all screens and projector. Where else better to watch it than the #1 Irish Bar on the Shore. Every Tuesday and Sunday we have live traditional Irish music for you to enjoy.

138 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 486 6581 Open Every Mon-Sun 11am-1am Like our Facebook Page to receive our latest deals for you www.facebook.com/FlorrieMcGreals

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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: SEPTEMBER 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. You can now get Mexico's famous free range Fried Chicken to take away!

Open Mon to Sun 12pm - late.

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

TAYLORS ON HURSTMERE ABOUT US: Taylors – Takapuna’s newest hotspot.

Mouth-watering bites plus just the right drop to wash away the day and warm into the night.

THE FOOD: Sharing plates, wine and craft beers.

An inspired menu of fresh and local produce to excite the taste buds. ​A variety of bites to try that will keep you coming back for more.

NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER Great venue, available for private hire.

Please email taylorsonhurstmere@gmail.com Open 3pm till late Tuesday to Saturday Taylor’s on Hurstmere, 168 Hurstmere Road 09 489 9510 www.taylorsonhurstmere.co.nz

EARLY WEEK EVERY WEEK: Master and Apprentice is all about passing down our great traditions to our customers. What better way for you to ease into the week ahead than come and enjoy our great weekly rituals. From 1kg of fresh mussels on a Monday to Taco Tuesday. Hump day is all about pasta – create your own pasta and even bring the little ones: kids’ pasta and drink $10. Lead into the weekend with Thursday Shares ALL $10. Check out Friday and Saturdays for great entertainment and sport, then round off the week with our fresh brunch menu and an amazing family roast on Sunday. #Mastersavings SEPTEMBER @ M&A: (Bookings recommended) Emerson’s Butchers and Beer Evening 14th September Rugby Championship 9th/ 16th September Blue Do Long Lunch 29th September PASS IT DOWN WEEKLY RITUALS: Monday: $13 1kg Pot Mussels, free fries, 3 delicious flavours – all day Tuesday: $5 for 2 Tacos – all day/ NEW Crafternoons 4-6pm Wednesday: NEW Create Your own Pasta – all day Thursday: All Share Plates $10 – all day/ NEW Crafternoons 4-6pm/ Live music from 6pm Saturday nights live music 8pm Sunday: M&A Weekly Brunch and Family Roast FREE HIRE when you book your next function with us Now taking Xmas bookings 136 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Open Mon-Sun 11am-Late Follow our Facebook and Instagram page to receive our latest deals for you

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Poké Poké Takapuna

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Poke Poke owner Jack Zhong and manager Hannah Lee.

Fresh, Healthy and Guilt-free Poke Poke offers healthy, fresh, guiltfree Japanese-Hawaiian fusion food. It officially opened its doors in Fortieth & Hurstmere in Takapuna in May this year and has become a popular lunchtime option for locals.

Owners Jack Zhong and Monica Lee created Poke Poke “basically because it's a place we would personally love to visit and eat at ourselves,” they say. “A trip to Hawaii introduced us to the dish poke and ever since we've been obsessed with the idea of bringing poke into New Zealand using the amazing fish/meat/produce that New Zealand has to offer. Food/cooking has always been a passion and the idea of owning our own restaurant/eatery has been a long-time dream.”

Jack and Monica are pharmacists. As a result, they’ve “always been into health and staying healthy”.

“We believe one of the keys to achieving a healthy lifestyle starts with the food you eat.

We want to put this core value into action with Poke Poke, putting good things into our customers’ bodies and helping them along their personal health journey!”

Poke is a relatively new food concept in Takapuna. The main dish behind Poke Poke is, of course, ...poke! Traditionally, poke

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(pronounced "poh-kay") is a Hawaiian cuisine consisting of chunks of marinated raw fish tossed with sesame and seaweed. However, it can mean anything chunked as the word "poke" comes from the verb "to section, slice or cut" in the Hawaiian language.

“Our modern take on poke is offered with ingredients other than raw fish including chicken, prawn, tofu etc and a huge variety of additional toppings. Our build-yourown style menu means that each bowl is customised to each individual customer's liking – adding what they want and love in their own poke bowl.”

From day one, the “good old salmon and tuna” has been the most popular dish, he adds “It's what poke is originally all about and I think everyone loves a good classic.

We only use sashimi grade tuna and salmon – the best quality fish we can find.”

That said, Jack recommends customers try some of the other dishes. “Obviously we love our fish but our chicken and prawn are also a must-try. Prepared using the sous vide cooking method (using a temperaturecontrolled water bath), our chicken and prawn is guaranteed to be tender, juicy and never dry. I would recommend getting that on our very popular purple rice and salad combo as the base.”

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Poke Poke also offers seasonal specials that are switched out every couple of months.

“We are always trying out new things as the seasons change and we get inspired by the produce available at the time.”

Poke Poke can be a great option for a quick take-out lunch or dinner, but with Poke Poke’s newly renovated courtyard area covered by a glass ceiling, many customers are also choosing to eat in. Either way, you'll be sure to be getting a meal made with high quality ingredients and value for your money. “We take utmost care in selecting and preparing each and every ingredient,” says Jack, adding “and if you've seen our menu you'll know that's a lot of things!”

Poke Poke, Fortieth & Hurstmere, 40 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna.

Open Mon - Sat 11:30am-8pm, Sunday 11:30am-4pm, or until sold out.

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ABOUT US: At Poké Poké we are committed to sourcing the highest quality premium ingredients we can find. We take sustainability seriously and use only responsibly sourced ingredients and organic products where we can. You can be sure to enjoy a delicious, fresh, nutritious meal every time you walk in and feel great about what you are eating at the same time!

ABOUT US: For 11 years Madame Jojos has been providing customers with gourmet takeaway meals for eating and entertaining, and we are now open in Kitchener Road, Milford. We prepare everything in-house and specialise in fresh, seasonal food for you to eat at home. We also have a comprehensive catering menu ranging from canapés to gourmet banquets.

THE FOOD: Hawaiian cuisine Poké typically consists of chunks of marinated raw fish tossed with seaweed. We have added our own twist of Japanese and Korean elements to the concept with the idea of Poké Bowl. With build-your-own style menu you can customise your own meal with the ingredients you love, to create your own delicious, fresh, healthy Poké Bowl!

THE FOOD: Our selection of counter food features delicious salads, fritters, pies and tarts, and our famous burritos, along with options for vegetarian, vegan, dairy and gluten-free diners. Our packaged meals include moussaka, curries and pies, ready to heat and eat.

NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER For the month of August and September, all Channel magazine readers will recieve complementary miso soup with their Poké bowl. Just mention Channel magazine at the checkout!

NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER Spring is here! For outdoor entertaining, our gourmet banquet is just $25 per head, or order a delicious cooked ham and allow yourself to relax with your guests.

Poké Poké, Shop 6, Fortieth & Hurstmere, 40 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, 09 486 5399

Open Mon-Fri 9.30-6pm, Sat 9-3pm 89 Kitchener Road, Milford, 09 486 5711 www.madamejojo.co.nz

TOKYO BAY ABOUT US: Located in the Main Beach entertainment hub on The Strand at Takapuna Beach, Tokyo Bay is an international-class venue, offering modern 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: SEPTEMBER Enjoy donburi, bento lunch box or sharing dishes for lunch every day.

Christmas bookings open and filling fast.

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

SOUL SUSHI ABOUT US: Soul Sushi opened in Newmarket last year and now we are excited to announce our the opening of our store in Milford. We love making delicious, healthy food for your enjoyment - and sushi is just the beginning!

THE FOOD: Our goal is to delight your eyes and awaken your palate with delicious flavours. We have a delicious range of sushi for you to select from, and we also serve variety of hot food such as donburi, ramen, yakisoba, udon and salad, which will definitely warm you up this winter. Vegetarian and gluten free options are also available.

NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER Complimentary miso soup and green tea for our dine-in customers (50 cents takeaway charge applies) Soul Sushi, 83-85 Kitchener Road, Milford 09 4897546

FRENCH RENDEZ-VOUS ABOUT US: Philippe, Hemanshi, Claire and Romain invite you to come into a beautiful, quiet spot in Takapuna.

Come down to Lake Pupuke for a delicious handmade meal (French style) with fresh New Zealand product for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.

French and Kiwi styles work perfectly together such as our fabulous Eggs Benedict or Kiwi Galette.

THE FOOD: A fantastic selection of traditional French Galettes and sweet crepes. For dinner, Philippe and Romain will cook for you our amazing beef bourguignon, onion soup or even confite salmon in olive oil served with beurre blanc.

Menu available on our Facebook page.

NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER Special lunch every day, and always cannelés bordelais.

French Rendez-Vous, Killarney Park, Takapuna 09 487 0009 facebook.com/French-Rendez-vous-23129221030897

BIRD ON A WIRE ABOUT US: 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 and Orakei Bay Village.

THE FOOD: Handmade real food focused around free-range rotisserie chicken, breakfast, 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: SEPTEMBER We have just released our Spring menu, which includes a delicious Chicken Falafel Wrap, Grilled Bird BLT Burger, Schnitzel Sandwich and Korean Fried Bird Burger. Jump on our website or download the Bird On A Wire app to order online or come and dine with us, we'd love to have you. We are also delivering via Uber Eats on the North Shore folks! Great for the whole family, and a rare 'guilt free' takeaway option - simply put, we want to help you eat better food.

Open from 8am, 7 days, Fortieth & Hurstmere, 40 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 486 5436 birdonawire.co.nz

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AL FORNO ITALIAN ABOUT US: Al Forno Italian Restaurant is a favourite among locals and visitors.

We’re known for our friendly atmosphere, our welcoming staff and our lively dining experience. Come and explore a taste of Italy right here in the heart of Takapuna.

THE FOOD: Our authentic Italian recipes have been passed down through generations and are much loved favourites here at Al Forno. Some of our most popular dishes during the winter months are the risottos, the house made lasagna (pictured above) and of course our delicious wood fired pizzas.

NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER Our special for September is Carne Amore Pizza (Meat Lovers Pizza) with house made Napoli sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, Spicy Salami, Pancetta, Ham and Smoked Chicken.

We recommend you book early to avoid disappointment and follow us on Facebook for the latest deals and specials. @alfornotakapuna Open Tues to Sun 5pm-Late. 09 488 0179 32 Anzac Street, Takapuna, www.alforno.co.nz

EL HUMERO

ABOUT US: Dante's Pizzeria Napoletana was established 10 years ago and is wellknown 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.

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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.

NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER For ONLY $12, come and have a lunch of Panuozzi - the famous Italian Street Food Sub. We strongly recommend to try the Pork Belly one.

You will not regret it!

Open Monday to Sunday 11:30 'til late. Fortieth and Hurstmere, 40 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, 09 486 3668, www.dantespizzeria.co.nz

THE COFFEE CLUB

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.

ABOUT US: The Coffee Club Café Bar Restaurant Takapuna is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just coffee and cake.

Good food, great service and, of course, excellent coffee with The Coffee Club's signature blend!

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.

THE FOOD: Choose from a wide and delicious range of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals from our all-day menu as well as hot and cold beverages.

From classic favourites such as Lemon Pepper Calamari and Chicken & Bacon Club Sandwich to our famous breakfast dishes such as Eggs Benedict, Salmon & Avocado Stack and The Coffee Club Big Breakfast, there’s truly something for everyone at The Coffee Club.

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

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

PUKEKO

NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER It’s Blue September and The Coffee Club is proud to be a major sponsor. This month, round up your bill to the nearest dollar and we’ll donate the difference to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of NZ. Also try our new Thai Chicken Brioche Burger (pictured), available for a limited time only.

Open 7.30am-9pm Mon-Fri, 8am-9pm Sat & Sun. 1 The Strand, Corner Of Lake Road, Takapuna 09 489 3677

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ABOUT US: Pukeko’s Food Store is a welcoming café and takeaway shop located at the heart of beautiful Mairangi Bay. We serve the best coffee at Pukeko's!

THE FOOD: We create our food using the best and freshest ingredients - just like Grandma used to make!

At the Pukeko’s Food Store you can buy the wonderful Pukeko Bakery breads, delicious pastries and sandwiches. We also offer gluten free desserts, natural vegan smoothies and fresh cold pressed juices as well as real fruit icecream! For those with a hectic lifestyle pick up an acai bowl to go. This is a perfect low fat, low sugar, high energy breakfast.

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ABOUT US: 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.

THE FOOD: Serving up classics such as woodfired gourmet pizzas, Smoked Chicken Salad, Twice-Cooked Pork Belly, Angus Eye Fillet and other Kiwi favourites, as well as homemade yummy deserts! Come and try our new summer food menu!

NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER Put a spring in your step this spring with our super-healthy acai bowl breakfast to take with you on the go!

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

Open: Mon to Fri 7:30am - 4pm, Sat & Sun 7:30am-3pm, Shop 1, Green Gables Shopping Centre, 376 Beach Rd, Mairangi Bay, 09 478 6984

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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PUSHKAR INDIAN CUISINE ABOUT US: Pushkar Takapuna is the most popular newest restaurant on the North Shore at the moment. Located upstairs next to Glengarry Wines, we are known for our authentic cooking style.

Enjoy our great food and spacious welcoming décor.

THE FOOD: Very authentic menu, with food cooked from scratch over charcoal by a chef who’s travelled all over world and has 23 years’ experience. We even grind our own spices. All curries taste different. Try our specialities like SHANK ON BONE and other items you won’t find in New Zealand.

Our specials lunch starts from $11.99 seven days a week NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER We can arrange parties for bigger groups, with 100-plus seating capacity. We also have a corporate box for your special business lunch or dinner. Call or email to book.

Open 7 days 11.30am-2.30pm and 5pm till late 178 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, next to Glengarry Wines 09 4862950 pushkarakl@gmail.com www.pushkar.net.nz

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FRANC'S THIS MONTH AT FRANC'S WOW!! It really feels like the weather is starting to turn and we at FRANC’s are all up for a nice long spring/summer.

Cross your fingers with us!!

So our WE LOVE series keeps on giving!! This month our focus is on a food craze out of Canada that we have all fully embraced. That’s right fellow foodies . . . . WE LOVE POUTINE!!

Throughout the month of September we pay homage to this delicious and indulgent “soul” food. We have three masterfully crafted options for you to tuck away. All the Poutine loveliness is only $12.50 per dish!!

Duck Poutine: Confit Duck | crispy skin | fried egg | curds | gravy | parmesan Pizza Poutine: Pepperoni | bacon | peppers | mushrooms | mozzarella | and even more cheese!!

Mexican Poutine: Jalapeno | avocado | tomato | tomato salsa | chilli beans | sour cream |green onions Don’t hesitate to contact us and book for your next indulgent food outing.

Franc’s Bar + Diner, Main Beach, The Strand, Takapuna Mon – Sun, 9am-late, 09 488 0016, Francs.co.nz

ELEPHANT WRESTLER

ABOUT US: The beachside atmosphere coupled with a seasonal menu and only the finest ingredients, alongside a coffee or a crisp Sauvignon. Whether you’re in need of a quality feed after a long walk on the beach or simply want a great coffee and a sweet treat on the way to work, Zomer has you covered.

Zomer offers brunch and lunch, plus out-catering and is available for functions in the evening.

THE FOOD: At Zomer we pride ourselves in serving the best seasonal produce and fantastic homemade baking fresh daily, as well as the best coffee in town.

You’ll be blown away by our fantastic Marinated Halloumi and Vine Tomato Stack and you should definitely come and try our signature Eggs Benedict.

NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER Early Bird? Grab a $3 coffee before 9am Monday-Friday!

Open Monday-Friday: 7:30-15:00, Saturday-Sunday: 08:00-16:00, 4 The Strand, Takapuna Beach 09 488 7594 www.zomer.co.nz

SAKEBAR NIPPON JAPANESE RESTAURANT ABOUT US: We are a Japanese Izakaya Restaurant, also with a sushi train.

THE FOOD: Authentic Japanese cuisine Sushi sashimi, tempura and many other dishes.

NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER TUES, WEDS NIGHT SPECIAL $30pp 3 course set menu, includes 1 free drink, Sushi Train plates from $2.80….Private Room with Karaoke facilities.

Takeout available

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS MONTH As spring rolls around, the days and nights hopefully get a little warmer and we all stay out and soak up some more of what Takapuna has on offer.

We have a massive September ahead of us and we have a little comp for you to enter: Email steve@elephantwrestler.co.nz and you are in the draw for a $500 dining experience for four. The winner will be announced in October’s issue so keep watching this space!!

WHAT'S ON IN SEPTEMBER Tuesday Trivia

Every Tuesday from 7pm with host KAT GLASS

New Cocktails Launch

Tuesday 5th September

Rugby Championship

Saturday 9th / 16th September & Sunday 1st October

Bithcin Bingo

Wednesday 27th September

Oktoberfest

Saturday 7th October

Lip Sync Battle

Thursday 26th October

Remember we love to see you at Your Larger Than Life Local so call us and book for your get-together with friends or special occasion. 09 489 8030 THE SILLY SEASON

Dinners: Sun - Mon 5pm - Late CLOSED MON AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

We know it’s September but your staff and co-workers are already thinking about the “Christmas Party” so if you need any help getting everything sorted, don’t hesitate to call us and let the Elephant Wrestler team take all the heavy lifting out of the planning for you!! 09 489 8030

32-34 Anzac Street,Takapuna, 09 486 2249 www.sakebar.co.nz

Open Mon - Sun 11am - Late.

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

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ILOVETAKAPUNA: NEWS

Talking Takapuna Spring is here. A time for new beginnings, longer days, warmer weather and, for Takapuna, great news!

We want to congratulate the winner of our Winter Warmer Shop & Win; we hope you are enjoying your trip for two for seven days in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia flying Singapore Airlines.

We want to thank House of Travel Takapuna, Singapore Airlines, and Tourism Malaysia for providing our lucky winner with airfare, accommodation, and activities to fully enjoy their experience. We also want to congratulate the people who won House of Travel vouchers. Wherever you choose to go, have fun!

We hope you enjoyed the surprise and delights over winter that the I Love Takapuna team prepared. Over the past two months, we’ve given away coffee, cupcakes, truffles, balloons, hot chocolate, muffins, flowers, free bouncy castle and face painting, and other goodies. We want to thank the local businesses that worked with us to make these happen!

On August 4th, I Love Takapuna celebrated winter in our Winter Celebration with fire and lights at the Killarney carpark next to the Bruce Mason Centre. There was a wide variety of food trucks, free entertainment and goodies, fantastic performers, and an amazing turnout of people who love Takapuna just as much as we do. We hope you enjoyed the event and we’re looking forward to seeing you at our next one! Check out our Facebook page @ ilovetakapuna to see photos from the night.

Thank you to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board for helping us with these initiatives and for making sure Takapuna is the best place to live, shop, work rest and play!

This month we also celebrate the best men in our lives, our fathers! Happy Father’s Day to all the awesome dads out there and thank you for all the care, smiles, and bad dad jokes.

Sneak peek for October: Next month will be all about food, food, and more food. Takapuna has some wonderful restaurants and eateries in town and we will Photos by Simon Schueller be showcasing as many of

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September Events:

2-24 September – Lake House Arts: From the Peninsula

2 September – The PumpHouse Theatre: Vegas Horror Show 3 September – The PumpHouse Theatre: The North Shore Concert Band World Tour 2 September – Bruce Mason Centre: One Night of Queen 3 September – Gould Reserve: North Shore Marathon and Half Marathon 3 September – Bruce Mason Centre: Auckland Live Pick & Mix: Freshmans Dance Crew (FREE) 4 September – Lake House Arts: Winter Fun Pre-School Play (FREE) 5 September – Takapuna Methodist Church: Clarinet & Strings, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra 6 September – Bruce Mason Centre: My Favorite Murder 6 September – Mary Thomas Centre: Meet the Candidates meeting (FREE) 7-16 September – The PumpHouse Theatre: Romeo & Juliet 8 September – Bruce Mason Centre: A Festival of Russian Ballet 10 September – Bruce Mason Centre: Auckland Live Pick & Mix: Trash Puppets (FREE) 13 September – St. Peter’s Anglican Church: Messy Play with Mess It Up 19-20 September – Bruce Mason Centre: A Day at Auckland Live: Technology (FREE) 22 September – Bruce Mason Centre: Joel McHale 23 September – Bruce Mason Centre: Afrikaans is Lekker 2017 24 September – Bruce Mason Centre: VoCo, The Real Group Concert 25 September – 14 October – The PumpHouse Theatre: Mrs. Wishy Washy 25 September – 29 October – Lake House Arts: The Alchemy of Glass 29 September - Bruce Mason Centre: Post Modern Jukebox

them as we can. Keep an eye out for what we have cooking and come along and join the fun!

Make sure you keep updated on all the latest I Love Takapuna news by following us on social media @ilovetakapuna or signing up for our newsletters from our website (www.ilovetakapuna. co.nz) Don’t forget to share your photos/video/stories about Takapuna with us on social media!

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

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Focus on Benefitz Aidan Bennett, Managing Director, Benefitz

Benefitz proudly serves businesses across the Shore and beyond in the areas of advertising, design, web development, printing, publishing, display, exhibition and signage. We chatted with Aidan Bennett, also publisher of Channel Magazine about himself and Benefitz' involvement with the Takapuna Beach Business Association.

Channel Magazine: Tell us a bit about Benefitz Aidan: Benefitz is a unique business. We are proud that we are in our 30th year – a significant achievement given that we are in an industry sector that has faced significant change right through those three decades. We are a team of 80. What we do is essentially produce things that help entities communicate. This includes design, web development, print, display and signage.

CM: Tell us about Benefitz’ support for the TBBA Aidan: Benefitz has been a long-time sponsor and partner of the Takapuna Beach Business Association – Benefitz and Channel Magazine. We strongly believe in 'giving back' and we do this by supporting not-for-profit organisations that are doing great things in the community. The TBBA is one such organisation. They play an important role in organising community events, assisting businesses and advocating for progress – all aimed at improving lifestyles.

CM: What’s exciting about your industry right now?

Aidan: As most will know, the way the world communicates is changing rapidly. While challenging, this continues to excite us. What we are good at is combining traditional forms of communication (print, display, signage etc.) with online forms of communication. For some years we have had a strong web development team and this has paid dividends for us many times over. Combining our skills/resources in web design, web development, social media etc. with our ability to manufacture print, display and signage items provides a real edge.

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CM: How is Benefitz responding to the changes?

Aidan: We continue to invest in our business.

If we stopped investing things would go back quickly.

So we continue to invest right across our business – in our people, in technology and in marketing.

Aidan Bennett and wife Michelle.

CM: What’s the most exciting thing for you about being involved with the Takapuna business community?

Aidan: This publication, Channel Magazine, which we launched with support from the Takapuna business community many years ago, continues to excite us. Our focus with Channel is highlighting positive things happening in our community. 25,500 magazines are printed every month and they all go; we only have sample copies left.

There is a very strong online presence with a great website and we are also active in social media. If you Google search anything to do with Takapuna or the North Shore, Channel Magazine content will just about always come up on that first page. The combination of the printed magazine and this extensive online content is very strong.

CM: It’s spring – what are you most looking forward to as we head out of winter?

Aidan: Lots more sun. We live near central Takapuna so I am on the beach most days and while it’s still good in the winter, I have had enough of the rain in 2017. So I am looking forward to warm sunny mornings walking with my wife Mich and our two pooches on the beach (often also with my Mum). There’s nothing better, followed by brekky at one of our wonderful local eateries!

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Don’t forget to share with us your photos and videos by tagging us @ilovetakapuna on social media or using #ilovetakapuna on Instagram!

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CHANGE YOUR OFFICE SIZE OVERNIGHT, NOT WHEN THE LEASE EXPIRES. THE BUILDING THAT’S BREAKING THE RULES FOR A VIRTUAL DEMONSTRATION VISIT

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PETAL CUPCAKES Gluten Free Salted Caramel – similar to hokey pokey with a touch of salt! One of four Petal flavours in store daily 100% free of gluten.

106 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 524 0934 www.petal.kiwi

THE FAIRY LIGHT SHOP Add a little sparkle to your spring from our gorgeous range of lights.

32D Barrys Point Road, Takapuna 09 486 1586 www.thefairylightshop.com

Shop Shore the

#FreshSpringColour

#supportlocal FLORIENNE Spring into Florienne for some sunshine and flowers.

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

NEXT DOOR GALLERY “Above the Waterline” is a calm, clear view of our beautiful North Head.

Sara Langdon continues her series of Limited Edition Art prints focusing on Auckland’s mountains.

View at www.nextdoorgallery.co.nz or visit us in the Gallery.

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

HOMAGE string® pocket is a complete shelving package with two panels and three shelves. You can choose among a range of colours and materials. New this year is sand, burgundy and mustard. string® pocket can be combined in a host of ways. Manufactured in Sweden since 1949.

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

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Shop the Shore PICK ME Keep it simple yet effective this spring.

447 Lake Road, Takapuna 09 486 3672 www.pick-me.co.nz

PAINTED BIRD Painted Bird is the home of beautiful vintage fashion on the North Shore. Unique, bespoke garments in a broad range of sizes curated from Europe and private collections. Jewellery, scarves, socks and other accessories available in-store. Stop in to see Painted Bird’s in-store stylist and express your own personal style.

164a Kitchener Road, Milford 09 486 2473

THE VAULT Fabulous laptop and tablet bags from Bombata Italy! Brighten your outlook with the amazing colours!

Available in a range of sizes and colours.

9 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna 09 489 8008 www.thevaultnz.com

ARAZZO Arazzo in Milford stocks a collection of beautiful and inspirational homewares, decor, and accessories for you or as a gift for someone you love. Arazzo can also put together stunning gift baskets from a selection of their gorgeous pieces in-store.

154 Kitchener Road, Milford 09 489 5553

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TOSCA & SALOME Brighten up your spring and summer wardrobe with the incredible new collection from Spell Designs. Our staff pick is this beautiful Sayulita Maxi Dress priced at $299.95.

To see our full range, visit us in store or shop online. New styles arriving weekly!

2 The Strand, Takapuna. 020 4095 3169 www.toscaandsalome.co.nz

WALLACE COTTON Cancer survivor Ruby Seeto’s new tropical teatowel for Starship has arrived instore. $6 from the sale of every teatowel is donated to Starship, which is all proceeds after costs.

34 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 551 7767 www.wallacecotton.com

PET & VET Immerse yourself in a world of colour and comfort with the NEOPREN VARIO QUICK series. With weatherproof fabric, adjustable straps and neoprene padding, your dog will hardly notice it’s wearing a harness. The harness comes in five sizes, ten colour combinations and can be combined with leashes or a standard collar from the Neopren collection.

Pop into Pet & Vet to see our beautiful range of Hunter European pet accessories.

31 Shakespeare Road, Milford, 09 489 6263 www.petandvet.net.nz

FIFTH AVENUE DIAMOND EXPERTS Beautiful, 9ct Yellow Gold Green Amethyst dress ring. RRP $559 5 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 489 8461 www.fifth-avenue.co.nz

MY EVERYDAY BOUQUET Online Flower Subscription - making the joy of giving and receiving flowers affordable and easy!

Order online and receive flowers at your door every week / fortnight / month.

Prices start at $45.00. Free Delivery! www.myeverydaybouquet.co.nz

CRAVEHOME Style up your summer with the new season collection from Saben. With all the features and quality you’ve come to expect and trust, there’s a style, shade and size that’s perfect for you.

30 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead 09 419 9535 cravehome.co.nz

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Spring Style

Soft, Spirited, Strong

We love these platform-soled slingbacks!

These dusky pink and teal shades have caught our eyes. The block heel and platfom make for a comfortable trend this season.

Indulge yourself this spring! Check out the latest styles from Tango's spring collection.

Visit them at 164 Kitchener Rd, Milford.

New styles arrive every day, they tell us!

09 488 0495, www.tangosshoes.co.nz

Pack those winter woollies away, ditch the socks, bring out the sandals… it’s spring! Lighter layers, longer nights and more time outdoors enjoying our stunning North Shore. We’re oh-so-happy about it.

This spring, our local style stores are stocking plenty of pinks; dusky pink, pale pastel pink, and peachy blush tones are everywhere. The ultra feminine shades being teamed with masculine khaki, navy and deep greens is providing a fresh take on spring looks for 2017.

Metallics continue to be strong; warm golds and bronzes bring a current zing to day and evening styles, particularly in footwear. There are so many cute pumps around in gorgeous pastels and metallics, many with a heightening wedge or platform sole.

In trousers, a mid/low-calf culotte is a winner for the seasonal crossover and can be worn tailored for work or floaty for fun downtime.

Up top, shoulders are beginning to go on show as the temperature rises; offthe-shoulder cotton and denim, t-shirts with cut outs, shoestring thin straps and asymmetrical vests all give your shoulders exposure. It’s a good time to start to suss out the new swimwear styles that are hitting the Shore as we creep towards those summer days…

Botanical colours and prints continue to be popular through clothing and home furnishings this season; dark greens, khakis, tans, off-whites. Textured looks can be created for the body and the home with mixing diverse fabrics such as silk and denim, embroidery and a dash of leather - particularly in tan colours.

Saturated hues in clashing colours look set to play a part in the summer ahead, but for now, the vibe is soft but strong, a mix of deep masculine and light feminine tones. Whichever seasonal trends you choose or lose, keep it authentic; choose the colours and styles that sing to your heart, fit comfortably and make you feel as awesome as you are.

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Lipsticks Fit for a Princess

Queen of natural lip colours, Karen Murrell, has launched a new collection of lipsticks 'Princesses of the Golden Petals' that celebrates the contemporary princess. These lipsticks are the ultimate in luxury: rich, creamy and opulent with a number of delightful details that will amaze Karen Murrell aficionados and newbies alike. The range includes three new velvety colours: a rich red, Fiery Ruby, deep berry, Bordeaux Rouge and a dusky pink, Blushing Rose, plus two new luxurious metallics make up the collection: copper, Haute Bohème and gold, Crown Jewel. Each lipstick is designed right here in New Zealand with love, thoughtfulness and care and enriched with the finest natural ingredients including avocado oil, evening primrose oil, candelilla, carnauba wax, cinnamon and sweet orange. Free from Coal Tar, Carmine, Mineral Oils, Triclosan, BBP's and Parabens!

Win a gorgeous box set of the entire Princesses of the Golden Petals limited edition collection worth $160. To enter, visit our Facebook or Instagram pages (channelmag) and tell us what your favourite colour from the new collection is! Or post your details to: Channel Magazine, P.O. Box 33-1630, Takapuna.

Entries close Monday 2nd October at midday.

SHORE STYLE INTERVIEW: JENNY DRURY

The Shore's

Style Sisters Family and fashion go hand in hand for Jenny Drury and Brenda Wilkinson. The creative minds behind Ketz-ke have gone global since the inception of their much-loved clothing brand in 2006, right here on the Shore. After more than ten successful years, the sisters decided to add another sibling to the fashion family: Ketz-ke’s sister brand, LEO+BE. The pair moved here over 20 years ago and are living the dream, being based on the Shore for work and home - Brenda in Takapuna, near their business’s office, and Jenny in the Bays.

Brand founder and designer Jenny chats exclusively to Channel’s Heather Vermeer about building the business, the joys of Shore life, and working side-by-side with her sibling...

Heather Vermeer: How has the business expanded since the last time you chatted to Channel in 2011?

Jenny Drury: This August, we launched a younger sister brand to Ketz-ke, LEO+BE! It was the logical next step for us. We saw a space in the market to cater to the younger fashion lover who is interested in trendsetting, affordable styles that are easily intermixed with her current wardrobe.

While LEO+BE is a younger sister to Ketz-ke, it has a very separate identity; its own unique, playful styling, a gentle, pastel toned palette, and for the majority, a different customer.

HV: Have you always lived on the Shore?

JD: We grew up in Cambridge in a family of four girls – funnily enough our two other sisters became school teachers, while Brenda and I went into fashion.

After our respective time travelling the globe, Brenda and I both moved to the North Shore and have worked in the rag trade ever since. Brenda lives a five-minute drive from the office so there is no excuse for either of us to use traffic as an excuse for being late! Between us, we have explored all aspects of the fashion world - from working on the shop floor, to being on the road as sales reps, to designing collections. We both have a keen eye and passion for designing clothes that we know New Zealand women and girls will love to wear.

HV: What are the positives and the negatives of working together?

JD: Brenda and I are not only great friends who share a love for design and fashion, we're sisters! I own the business, however we both lead the design. Every part of our process is collaborative - from the drawing board, to travelling the world to source fabrics, to how we market the range for our retailers. As sisters, we have the advantage of being able to argue until we get the best result!

HV: How do your styles differ?

JD: We both have very similar style - maybe it’s a sister thing! I’d like to think we are both able to predict upcoming trends, but we allow our personalities to shine through in the way that we dress.

Perhaps my style could be described as more classic, while Brenda’s tends to be a bit edgier.

HV: If you had to save only one item from your wardrobe, what would it be?

JD: Personally, I don’t find myself becoming attached to any

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particular item. I am constantly after new and fresh styles, updating my wardrobe every season.

My current favourite outfit is the LEO+BE Margot Top from the spring collection paired with the ever-so comfy Sienna Pant.

Brenda’s ‘go to’ is the fabulous Zoe Dungarees layered on the Blake Shirt.

HV: Who would you most like to see wearing LEO+BE? JD: A cool, carefree, easy going girl, who is confident in her own style. She is a style leader rather than a follower, and always has her finger on the pulse - be it fashion, art, music or culture.

HV: Where did the inspiration for the new brand from?

JD: LEO+BE draws inspiration from musings past and present daydreams, travels and modern adventures creating ready to wear styles that are confident, distinctive and versatile.

HV: Why do you love the Shore?

JD: I love the beaches of the Shore and I am lucky enough to have my office just a few steps away from the beach. The Shore has a lovely relaxed, outdoorsy vibe about it.

HV: Who takes the longest to get dressed and ready for going out?

JD: Both Brenda and I get ready very quickly. We know this from travelling overseas and rooming together so much. We are both decisive and never procrastinate about what to put together. I think this is also a great contributor in putting collections together as we know what looks good and what works well as an outfit.

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Spring trends to get excited about

This is such a fun time of year in style circles. Winter is on its way out and we’re starting to see beautiful Spring trends hitting the racks in all our lovely Shore City fashion retailers.

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There are some strong trends coming through this Spring, but they are definitely trends that everyone can work into their own wardrobes easily!

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So let’s have a look at three of the gorgeous Spring trends, and how you can work them into your everyday style.

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It’s the kind of colour that works with so many other shades – try it with black or navy, or freshen it up with white or grey.

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Not sure if it’s your colour? Have a go, there is a shade of this colour that suits most people, it’s just a matter of finding the right style. Glassons and Esprit are a great place to start.

FASHION THURSDAYS Want to know what trends work for you?

Come along to a Fashion Thursday Workshop, with Shore City Stylist Caitlin Taylor.

6.30PM & 7.30PM EVERY THURSDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER TO 12TH OCTOBER For more information, workshop topics and to book visit www.shore-city.co.nz/fashion

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EMBROIDERY I love a trend that isn’t based on a shape or cut of a garment.

The beauty of this trend is that you can wear it how you want!

Look for embroidered detail on jackets, tops and even jeans!

Max (right) and Portmans are great places in Shore City to pick up a piece with this trend.

Denim jacket from MAX

Culottes, top, bag & sandals from COUNTRY ROAD

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CULOTTES This is one of the most under-rated styles of pants out there! People are scared of them, but actually, the right cut on the right body can be really flattering as they skim right over the hip. Pair them with ankle boots for cooler days, and then bring out the wedges or sandals as the weather warms up.

Check out Country Road (left) and Jacqui E for some great culotte options.

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SPRING STYLE: MERRELL TAKAPUNA

Get outdoors in style With Spring just around the corner, we decided to take a look at what’s new in outdoor gear. Josh Turnbull from Merrell Takapuna helped us out.

Merrell is probably best known for its performance outdoor hiking footwear, but also has an extensive range of footwear and apparel designed for comfort, stability and style in an urban setting. This season Merrell introduces the Merrell Air Cushion+ range of shoes, in which the air cushioning is not only Josh Turnbull under the heel but runs the entire length of the shoe.

For women, there’s an extension to the popular 1six8 range from last season – these shoes are superbly comfortable, breathable and lightweight and now are available in a lace-up and a Mary-Jane style.

For men, the summer sandal range has a couple of breathable leather options which contain memory foam in the footbed, coupled with lugs for traction – ideal for excursions around town or to the beach.

Other updates in Merrell’s Spring/Summer range also include a new sole on the popular Bare Access athletic shoe – the sole cushions, supports and naturally contours both with the terrain and the wearer’s foot to make the shoe very comfortable and provide agility and stability across uneven terrain.And there are new colours in men’s and women’s trail running Agility Peak FLEX shoes, which are built on the same FLEXConnect platform as the Bare Access FLEX shoes.

Women may be tempted by the Siren range of footwear – designed to suit their foot shape (generally narrower with a higher

arch and proportionally longer toes than men) and stride. This season, sandals are introduced to this range; they are designed to not only look stylish but also offer the same performance specs and genderspecific alignment as the rest of the Siren range.

Josh and his team always ask customers what they’ll be doing in the gear they select. ”Sometimes a customer believes they need a really heavy hiking boot to venture out into the bush,“ he says. “However, if they are not carrying heavy loads or hiking over steep terrain, they will actually be more comfortable in a boot or shoe from our light hike range.”

The other important aspect in an outdoor shoe purchase is “immediate comfort”, he adds. “The boot or trail-running shoe must feel ‘right’ immediately and have room for the foot to move slightly forward on descents to avoid having your toes pressed hard up against the end of the toe box on steep descents. We have such a good range that if one style does not feel right, we always have alternatives that still suit the end activity but which may have subtle differences in fit or design features that suit one person better than the next.”

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SPRING STYLE: TRISTRAM ŠKODA

Fashion on

Wheels Federation-branded ŠKODA Octavia.

Takapuna-based street style brand Federation has teamed up with newcomer to the Shore, Tristram ŠKODA, in a fashion match to take style from the streets onto the road. Channel’s Heather Vermeer chatted to Tristram Skoda brand manager Penny Thorne about the Shore match-up that’s proving to be a heavenly hit…

Heather Vermeer: How did the collaboration with Federation come about?

Penny Thorne: As soon as I knew we had Skôda coming on board as a brand at Tristram, my goal was to throw a completely different spin on how Skoda is perceived to many, also, to introduce a whole new group of people to the Skoda brand through fashion.

I am known to have a real soft spot for anything ‘fashion’, so I was excited to be able to get looking for the right brand to collaborate with. I approached Ben at Federation and both he and Jen came in to see me. Because they are based on, and from, the North Shore and with men’s, women’s and children’s clothing - it made perfect sense!

Penny Thorne

Jenny Joblin and Ben Dundas.

Tristram European, Corner Hillside and Wairau Roads, North Shore, 09 441 0090, www.tristrameuropean.co.nz, www.facebook.com/tristrameuropean/ www.instagram.com/tristramvolkswagen www.instagram.com/tristramskoda

HV: Tell us about the ŠKODA Fabia Designer Series car you’ve worked together on?

PT: This is a really exciting car! Jen has created six exclusive designs so that when someone purchases the Fabia Designer Series, the car has a custom leather fit-out. They spend an hour with Jen and the design team at Federation, laying out the designs on the selected areas inside and outside of the Designer Series Fabia - you can get your own customised car! We have put our first one together in the showroom now so customers can view a completed Fabia designer Series. It looks amazing! And it’s amazing value for money too at only $27,990 + on road costs or from $99 per week.

HV: What are the similarities between the Federation and Tristram ŠKODA brands?

PT: I think the key things are: North Shore-based, New Zealand businesses, family focused, off-beat, funky, quality brands – and we are all really motivated to do well!

HV: Are there any upcoming events or collaborations with the fashion brand in the pipeline?

PT: We will be supporting Federation at New Zealand Fashion Week - we’re really excited about this! Our focus is on supporting Federation where we can and the Fabia Designer Series car.

HV: What’s your Federation favourite item?

PT: My Birds & Bees t-Shirt – it can be worn casually or dressed up with jeans and heels (or to work sometimes!).

HV: Who would you most like to seeing driving a ŠKODA around the Shore?

PT: We are about to put Jen into a Designer Series Fabia to drive, which will be great!

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FOR THE HOME WITH HOME FABRICS, TAKAPUNA

Family Fun and Fabrics We had great fun at the third grandchild’s birthday held last month. Two more birthdays followed in August then September has only one birthday in it for our family. It makes me wonder why my daughters were not more considerate of the ageing grandparents and the effect on their wallets, and energy levels, when they set about having children. But, no, we were not even consulted on what would best suit us, they just went off and did it. I guess that is the price you pay for bringing your children up to be independent.

We really enjoy spending time with the grandchildren though, and are treasuring every moment. It has been a fantastic journey watching them all grow up. The eldest are now 10, so we have lots of fun together, though one grandson restricts the number of times I can be silly in any one day to six, because apparently it becomes annoying after that.

The most favoured present of the third grandchild’s birthday was an electric car racing set, just like those we played with as kids. Only then I think they were called Scalextric and the batteries were continually running out. An oldie but a goodie!

We spent the entire evening racing the cars around the track

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in competitions between grandchildren, parents, aunties and grandparents. I have to admit that I did, on occasion, have to resort to a little underhandedness in order to maintain my hardfought position as top dog.

At Home Fabrics we have been making quality tailor-made window furnishings and upholstery for more than 59 years. We still run our own manufacturing plant, as we did in 1958, to make sure that those special accessories are made to the same high standards…

Bad Jelly was practising driving my car on the way home, as she will need it when the next lot of grandchildren arrive to stay with us. I was a bit worried that some of her race track skills might influence her speed in the real world. We were chatting about how some of those old toys are still the best fun and last a lot longer than a lot of the modern stuff, yet are overlooked with all the hype that goes with every new idea.

At Home Fabrics we have been making quality tailor-made window furnishings and upholstery for more than 59 years.

We still run our own manufacturing plant, as we did in 1958, to make sure that those special accessories are made to the same high standards. Every morning our first task is to visit the factory and go over all the products that will be manufactured that day. We are still intimately involved in every item that is produced there. And our staff, many of whom have been with us for more than 25 years, still take pride in every item that they produce. I think they too are oldies but goodies!

- Gerald Home Fabrics, 28 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 486 1103 www.homefabrics.co.nz

WINE: WITH LIZ WHEADON OF GLENGARRY

Wine Tasting at Glengarry Never been to a tasting? Not sure what to expect? Well the first thing is to be assured that all Glengarry tastings and events are run in a non-intimidating way. Our aim to ensure that everyone enjoys themselves, learns about wine and feels comfortable no matter what their previous tasting experiences are. There’s no time like the present to get out to a tasting, either by yourself of with family and friends. Add to that the selection of tastings coming up at Glengarry Takapuna and Devonport over the next few months and there’s never been a better time.

How to taste?

Tasting wine is using the senses of sight, smell and taste to consciously assess a wine’s quality. Mostly what we regard as our sense of taste is actually what we smell, with most of us capable of recognising around 10,000 different aromas.

When tasting wine the first sense to use is sight – hold the glass up to a white background and look at the clarity – is the wine bright or dull?

Look at the colour – is it the same all over or different around the edges?

Swirl the wine around your glass and look at the legs or tears (this is the wine running down the glass – this shows you how viscous the wine is and gives you an idea of the alcohol level – the slower the legs come down, the more viscous.

Next smell the wine. To do this swirl the wine around the glass, have a good sniff (you’ll need to get your nose right into the glass). Your first impression will be the most important – don’t think too hard or over analysis it. What do you smell? What does it remind you of?

Now it’s time to taste the wine. When you taste you will sense different things in the various parts of your mouth. Sweetness on the top of the tongue, acidity around the sides, bitterness on the very back of the palate, astringency and tannins around the edge of the mouth and gums. When you taste the wine, make sure you roll the wine around your mouth to ensure it touches every surface, try to suck some air through the wine as you draw it into your mouth.

The hardest bit is then translating your thoughts of the wine and what you’ve tasted into words; this takes time and practice. The important thing to remember is that you can never be wrong; the whole process is a

very personal thing and what you think of the wine, what you like and appreciate is all that matters.

Where can I view the full schedule of June events? www.glengarry.co.nz/events

Liz Wheadon

DEVONPORT WINE CLUB: WAIPARA HILLS: Established in North Canterbury in 2001, Waipara Hills has pursued a simple winemaking philosophy of creating perfect balance, encouraging the characteristics of each season's fruit to shine, and celebrating the terroir of the South Island. The resulting wines are rich, textural and bursting with complex flavour. Join us as winemaker Andrew Brown guides us through an assortment of wines from Waipara Hills' premium range, as well as a selection from the limited-edition Equinox series.

Event date: Thursday 7 September, 7pm. Event cost $20.00.

TAKAPUNA WINE CLUB: TUPARI WITH GLEN THOMAS: Tupari Wines is a small and specialist wine company owned and managed by David and Heather Turnbull in partnership with Glenn Thomas and his partner Sharon Inwood. Glenn has made wine from many vineyards in the Awatere Valley, and saw the potential of the small north-facing river flats nestled in the upper Awatere Valley on the Turnbull property at "The Cliffs". Finally in 2002, Dave and Heather planted Tupari Vineyard, which is located 30km up the Awatere River on small river flats on the south bank at an elevation of 150m. The thin silty loam over river-run gravels is a harsh environment for any grape vine. A slight northerly incline allows maximum interception of the sun's rays during the day. Large boulders under the vines radiate heat onto the grapes long into the cool nights.

The gorge heats up on windless days, but as evening approaches a sea breeze flows up the valley and cools the air. This combination of warm days and cool nights produces wines with great flavour intensity and balance. Join us on the 27th of September to taste through this beautiful range of wines.

Event date: Wednesday 27 September, 7pm. Event cost $20.00. www.glengarry.co.nz

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UNLOCKING TAKAPUNA: OPINION, AIDAN BENNETT

New laneway connecting Shore City with Hurstmere Road.

Potters Park, on the edge of the development.

New public square opening out on to Hurstmere Road.

A vibrant space with lifestyle eateries.

Lets make sure we unlock Takapuna for the future!

OPINION: By Aidan Bennett, Channel Magazine Publisher & Takapuna local Being a passionate Takapuna local, strongly believing that we live in one of the very best spots in the world, I am keen to see the area get the attention it deserves in terms of planning for the future. It is a thrill, therefore, that Auckland Council – through their Panuku Development Auckland arm – are starting to pay close attention to Takapuna. This is happening in terms of some planning they are doing for the regeneration of Takapuna.

In fact they are currently consulting and seeking feedback on their plans for a major piece of public land in central Takapuna – the Anzac Street Carpark. My concern is that this process is once again in danger of being high-jacked by people who have assisted in limiting progress in Takapuna before.

It’s a well-worn system of ensuring the status quo remains and progress is halted. Ironically a key ingredient is setting up stalls at the very market that the carpark houses, whipping up a frenzy of concern and inviting the media along to assist. The media love controversy, those bucking the system, so they just feed on it. As does social media, with many community Facebook sites now overrun with politicians and those who are politically active spreading their views.

More than ever it is important that we get the progress in Takapuna that we need. As people are witnessing with construction under way on many new apartment developments, the number of people who will live, work and play in our neighbourhood is set to increase rapidly. It is called intensification and it is coming at us quickly. So we need the corresponding changes to happen to our public spaces to ensure we can cater for the future. We can’t stick our head in the Takapuna Beach sand and believe we can fend it off.

It hasn’t worked before and it will work even less now.

I have long been a proponent of progress for Takapuna. But over the years I have seen many projects totally aimed at progress fall by the wayside. Even some of the successful projects (Hurstmere Green, Takapuna Beach Playground to name a couple) were in danger of not happening and were fought all the way to try and see them halted.

So the big question. How are we going to ensure that these latest Panuku Development Auckland plans – which I believe are heading in a very good direction – come to fruition?

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Takapuna progress makes a positive submission supporting their initiative. It is important that we don’t all just sit back and let the politically active take over.

The big question that is being asked by Panuku is:- "We want to know if you support a proposal to change 40 Anzac Street from its current use as a single-level asphalt car park to an area of mixed development? This could include new public open space, retail, offices and residential uses, with related car parking.”

The alternative is that 40 Anzac Street remains as a single-level asphalt car park for 250 vehicles.

Feedback will be collated and reviewed and a report will be prepared for the planning committee for their decision. The report will be available to the public approximately one month from the closing date.

Our two North Shore Ward Councillors Richard Hills and Chris Darby are clearly in favour of the Panuku plans and I applaud them for that.

Richard Hills says he wants Takapuna to become a strong example of how urban regeneration can successfully re-energise and enliven places and their surrounding communities. "I encourage all local residents and visitors to the area to submit and be a part of this massive opportunity for Takapuna. This development will no doubt bring challenges but will bring many more positive outcomes such as more useable open spaces, new homes, jobs and better connections to the beach."

Chris Darby says: "This site is the crossroads between the east and west of Takapuna Centre. Currently a soulless carpark, there is potential for this area to become the heart of community life through revitalisation.”

Be quick, submissions close September 4th!

To make your submission and to get information, visit: www.panuku.co.nz/takapuna NOTE: After the consultation, hearings will be held before a final decision is made by Auckland Council's Planning Committee later in the year. To ensure the successful and inclusive planning of the area's new public spaces, uses and activities, Panuku will continue to work with the community on any future changes.

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PERFORMING ARTS NEWS

September news from The Rose Centre is brought to you by Chair, Raewyn Nevin.

The PumpHouse latest from Theatre Director James Bell.

So Emo-tional “For never was a story of more woe than this of Juliet and her Romeo.” – William Shakespeare

James Bell

Young artists perform 21st century pop-punk in a musical adaptation of Romeo and Juliet.

Broken Quill Theatre’s interpretation of Shakespeare’s blockbuster sounds interesting. This young company’s musical version features songs by well-known Emo bands which is really quite inspired given the subject matter and the ages of the Bard’s protagonists. That era of music is a perfect fit for a teenage-angst-love-tragedy.

Jordan Foulds and Rajan Goundar are the principals behind Broken Quill. Jordan, a drama teacher/director has a number of theatre productions to her name. Her musician partner Rajan, is new to theatre but an old hand on stage having toured with a variety of bands. Together, they have discovered a passion for taking theatre classics and breathing new life into them.

Jordan and Rajan’s core cast and crew of seasoned theatre practitioners also act as mentors, providing Auckland teenagers with opportunities to develop their stage craft skills and gain theatre experience outside of the realms of the school production.

Featuring songs by artists such as My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Evanescence and more, this is Shakespeare for our times.

The return of Wishy-Washy: Legendary Kiwi author Joy Cowley’s hugely popular storybooks of Mrs.Wishy-Washy and her obsession with washing animals is Tim Bray Production’s Term 3 school holidays show. The education season sold out in record time so there are obviously hundreds of Wishy-Washy fans out there equally obsessed with pet bathing. You’ll need to be quick to take advantage of early bird discount sessions on September 30 at 2pm and October 2nd at 10.30am and 2pm.

Membership reminder: Friends of The PumpHouse membership subs are due at the end of this month. If you’re a member and wish to renew or not a member and wish to join a fantastic community of artists and theatre lovers then we’d love to hear from you.

Anyone is welcome to support our vision to be a thriving arts, cultural and educational space for Auckland. A Friends of The PumpHouse membership includes: • Newsletters and What’s On updates on shows and special projects.

• Special pricing for some performances and members’ events • A 10 per cent discount on evening meals at the French Rendez-vous Cafe • No booking fees when booking your tickets by phone or online • The opportunity to be involved in behind the scenes activities and our annual open day.

If this sounds like you, just give us a call and we’ll sign you up.

Cheers, James Bell

What's On...

@ The PumpHouse

Sept 7 – 16 Broken Quill Theatre presents Romeo & Juliet

By William Shakespeare A Musical Adaptation Thu – Sat 7.30pm Sat matinee 2pm No shows Mon, Tues, Weds Adult $25, Senior/Student/Group 10+ $15

Sept 23 – Oct 14 Tim Bray Productions presents School holidays theatre for children Mrs Wishy-Washy

By Joy Cowley Two shows per day except Sunday $22 - $25

Sadly The Rose Centre farewelled our manager Challen Wilson recently. We wish her all the best for the future and thank her for her productive work during a testing time.

Before she left, Challen gathered together volunteers and staff and we had a spring clean of the theatre: The curtains were taken down, vacuumed and spotted, the lights were taken down and washed and tested, the lighting rails were cleaned, the seats and carpet were vacuumed and all traces of Rufio (the theatre cat) were removed from the seats in the foyer (now renamed The Hub). Everyone said it smelt lovely and clean! All done in time for Company Theatre's 'Ladies' Day’ production. I hope you didn't miss their show - it was very funny and enjoyable.

At the moment, The Rose Centre is being run by volunteers and part-time staff until we find a new manager.

Hopefully this position will be filled by the time you read this.

In the meantime, the Spring clean! Theatre stalwart office opening hours Tony Sandy at the working bee. are 8.30am – 12 noon and 1pm – 3.30pm. Normal activities are still continuing and we welcome any enquiries for new programmes.

This term, The Rose Centre Preschool is enjoying the completed first stage of its Landscaping Project.

At the end of September we welcome the SKIDZ programme, which provides after-school activities for schoolchildren. This type of programme has long been needed in our area and we are happy to host it.

This term, The Rose Centre Preschool is enjoying the completed first stage of its Landscaping Project. It has created a much more challenging and user-friendly environment. The project was started with a concept plan in two parts. The second part will hopefully be completed over the Christmas school holidays, so fundraising is now in progress.

The preschool is looking for an enthusiastic registered early childhood teacher who would be interested in relieving at the Rose Centre Community Preschool (maximum hours 8am-2.30pm).

Ring 09 445 9411 or email manager.preschool@rosecentre.co.nz for further information.

And finally, we have set the date for our 25th Anniversary celebrations - Friday 27th October. More details on this will be in next month's Channel magazine.

The Rose Centre, School Rd, Belmont 09 445 9900 info@rosecentre.co.nz www.rosecentre.co.nz

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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SATURDAY 16 SEPTEMBER QBE STADIUM, NORTH SHORE

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RUGBY: ALL BLACKS ON THE SHORE

Win the Ultimate Rugby Experience when the All Blacks take on South Africa!

QBE Stadium Albany, Saturday September 16th Photo credit: Getty Images.

Our All Blacks take on the might of South Africa at QBE Stadium on the evening of Saturday September 16th. This is the only Auckland test in the 2017 Investec Rugby Championship.

If you are still thinking about going to watch the All Blacks play on local soil, then think no more! It’s time to buy your tickets, because if you do you will go into the draw to win the 'Ultimate Rugby Experience’ that coincides with this very special test match.

The offer is pretty simple… anyone who buys (or has bought) a category A ticket for the match can enter the draw to win the 'Ultimate Rugby Experience’. This prize includes four further tickets of the same category, and these tickets come with a special 'sideline experience' at the match as well as four entries to attend the All Blacks Captain's Run held the day prior to the test match at QBE Stadium – Friday September 15th.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Entry is simple – all you have to do to be eligible to go in the draw is to buy a category A ticket for the match (or have already bought a ticket) and go online and complete the entry in full to enter the prize. See entry details below.

“We are thrilled to be hosting this high profile test which is really a first for the North Harbour community,” says excited QBE North Harbour General Manager David Gibson. “On the back of the British & Irish Lions tour, the All Blacks will be charged up for these Investec Rugby Championship Tests so this will be a great occasion. We are encouraging our local community to get out in force to support this highest level test rugby being played right here in our home patch. This is the first ‘A grade’ test match to be held at the QBE Stadium, ever."

The pricing of the tickets for the fixture at QBE Stadium should please locals as well. Tickets are priced from just $59 with public

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The test is part of the sixth season of the Investec Rugby Championship, featuring Australia, All Blacks, South Africa and Argentina. The four nations compete in a six-round tournament, playing every other side in both home and away fixtures. The first game is on Saturday August 19th when the All Blacks play Australia in Sydney. The All Blacks' other home fixtures are on August 26th against Australia in Dunedin and against Argentina on September 9th in New Plymouth, before coming to the Shore the following week to take on South Africa.

In addition to the three Investec Rugby Championship fixtures, there will be a third Bledisloe Cup match on October 21, which for the first time since 2014, will be played in Australia, with Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium hosting what could potentially be a series decider.

Don't miss the All Blacks on the Shore!

All Blacks versus South Africa - Saturday 16th September, QBE Stadium, Albany. Game kicks off 7.35pm.

To buy your tickets, visit: allblacks.com/tickets Once you’ve purchased your ticket(s) then make sure you enter the prize draw by visiting: www.harbourrugby.co.nz/allblacksprizedraw The winners will be chosen by 12pm Sunday 10th September and notified immediately.

Entries close 5pm Monday September 11th.

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HEALTH & FITNESS: WITH CLAIRE BELLINGHAM, LES MILLS TAKAPUNA

TAKAPUNA COMMUNITY NEWS: WITH SARAH THORNE

Age Actively We’re all getting older every day, you can’t choose not to age but you can choose to age Claire Bellingham. actively.

A commitment to active aging doesn’t mean an extreme regime of calorie slashing and body smashing. It means finding time in your schedule to accommodate healthy choices – a manageable mix of strength, cardiovascular and flexibility exercise partnered with a nutrient-rich diet. Active aging is less about how your body looks and more about how it functions.

There are many crossroads where people choose to take the path of active aging. Often people join the gym around age 40 when they become frustrated with their growing collection of niggles and ailments. Strength and endurance naturally decline, not improve, particularly if you have a sedentary job. People are often moved to change because they want to be able to take part in normal daily activities such as playing with kids.

If failing functionality doesn’t motivate a person to exercise, often the threat of immobility does. Bones and muscles lose condition as you age, making you vulnerable to sprains, breaks and degenerative conditions. Injuries and immobility are often the motivator for action.

Arriving at the gym accompanied by your physio isn’t the optimal entrance but at least it can get you in the door!

People often join the gym because their doctor has warned them about impending catastrophe such as a heart attack or type 2 diabetes. It’s up to you when you make the commitment to active aging. Some people act at the point of minor weight gain, others wait until they have a serious medical condition. Medical science has evolved to the point where we can live much longer than previous generations. But pills and procedures are better at improving the length of your life than the quality of it. Physical fitness is the greatest predictor of your vitality.

Taking the time to exercise on your own terms reduces the risk that you’ll be out of control of your circumstances later.

The reason most people give for not exercising regularly is their family and work commitments, it’s difficult to find time in your schedule when people rely on you. However these are the very people you’d be letting down if you didn’t have your health. Taking the time to exercise on your own terms reduces the risk that you’ll be out of control of your circumstances later.

Once you’ve made the commitment to regular exercise you can enjoy a variety of benefits beyond being able to participate in your own life. Appropriate physical activity can help with sleep, stress management, appetite, cognitive function and emotional resilience.

It’s no coincidence that older people who maintain physical fitness tend to be more positive and connected within their communities.

The gym is a fun, safe environment for exercise at any age. A gym program can be easily adapted for physical limitations or health concerns. It’s good to exercise in an all-weather environment with close access to amenities and support. It’s also great to be part of a happy community of health-minded people.

It doesn’t matter when you start your exercise regime, you may not feel young but today you are the youngest you’ll ever be. Physical fitness gives you the best possible chance of vitality, independence and great quality of life.

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

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Takapuna Community News

with Sarah Thorne

Our free Winter Fun preschool play sessions have been lots of fun over the past few cold and wet months.

Winter Fun finishes on Wednesday 27th September and we’ll be taking a break before our Summer Fun programme starts in November. More information on dates and locations of preschool play sessions can be found on our Facebook page and website (listed at the bottom of this article).

Put Wednesday 4th October, 10am-1pm, in your diary for our Free Family Fun Day event. We’ll have a free show by The Imagination Experience as well as fun activities for the kids to take part in. Parental supervision required. The event will take place at the Senior Citizens Hall on The Strand in Takapuna.

Community News & Events:

Patuone Reserve Clean-Up We’re looking for volunteers to join us on Saturday 23 September 11am-1pm for a clean up of Patuone Reserve. This hidden treasure is home to some wonderful wildlife, so come along and do your bit to help clean up the rubbish polluting the reserve. Please wear gumboots/ sturdy footwear and some clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. We’ll provide the guidance, gloves and rubbish bags. Meet at the footpath closest to the Countdown carpark at 11am. For more information, you can contact Sarah on the number below.

International Day of the Older Person Join us on Saturday 30th September, 10am-1pm as we celebrate International Day of the Older Person with a free variety concert at The Positive Ageing Centre in Takapuna.

Bookings are essential. To book, please contact Sarah on the number below.

Milford Residents Association's 5th Auckland Heritage Festival Event Senior Citizens Hall (behind New World), Saturday 14 October, 11am to 4pm. Exhibition of heritage photos of Milford and the North Shore and a display of model trains and vintage toys.

Bring your old toys to display and have them valued by our toy expert, Larry, from noon to 2pm.

Contact MRA if you have questions or want to contribute to the day by emailing chairs@milford.org.nz or phone Norma 489 4119.

For more details, phone Sarah Thorne, Takapuna North Community Coordinator on 486 2098 or email: office@takapunatrust.org.nz Website: www.takapunatrust.org.nz Facebook: www.facebook.com/takapunanorthcommunitytrust With thanks to Devonport Takapuna Local Board for all of their support.

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Unlocking

Takapuna’s potential

The vision is to make the most of Takapuna’s unique sea and lakeside location and create a safe, accessible and vibrant town centre oriented around pedestrians and cyclists.

Takapuna holds an enviable position in Auckland, with Takapuna Beach, the Waitemata Harbour and views to Rangitoto on one side – and Lake Pupuke on the other.

Panuku Development Auckland is leading the regeneration of Takapuna on behalf of Auckland Council, through a few key sites.

Public consultation

What happens next?

Panuku has been carrying out consultation on a proposed change of use for 40 Anzac Street – currently a 250-space car park located in the centre of Takapuna.

The public will be notified of a hearing date during October.

Panuku is asking if people support the proposal to change 40 Anzac Street from its current use as a single-level asphalt car park to an area of mixed development.

Submissions close on Monday 4 September.

Visit shapeauckland.co.nz to make a submission.

Following this, the hearings panel will provide their recommendation to the Planning Committee, who will make a final decision later this year.

What happens if the proposed change of use is approved?

If the proposed change of use is supported and approved by the Planning Committee, more work will be done to determine what could happen on the site.

This includes working with the communities of Takapuna on future planning for physical public spaces and their preferred uses and activities across this site and the adjoining council-owned sites on Hurstmere Road.

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Retirement Villages

Take a tour of Bupa Hugh Green.

Hugh Green Retirement Village offers spacious, new one and two bedroom apartments, priced from $380,000 to $645,000. Enjoy stylish living with excellent community facilities, amongst a friendly community. Call Peter today, he would love to show you around.

Hugh Green Retirement Village 105 Apollo Drive, Albany Call Peter Fields on (09) 476 1602 or 027 222 9937 bupa.co.nz

Need to book your next meeting?

Book the Daily Delegate Package at the Spencer and receive one of these bonus offers one catering item with your arrival tea/coffee or free Projector or half hour trio of canapes or chair covers

Only $69 per delegate

Includes: • Arrival tea/coffee • Morning tea with one item • Working lunch • Afternoon tea with one item

• Venue Hire • WIFI • Lectern & Screen • Flipchart & whiteboard

Minimum of 30 delegates - Price includes GST 50

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COME CRUISING WITH MONDO TRAVEL, TAKAPUNA

Cruise Tasmania this summer

This is a cruise that I would love to take. I was lucky enough to go cruising on a sailing boat down the coast to the south of Hobart, it was January and I had been in Hobart for a yachting series on the Derwent. The coastline is spectacular, as well as the seafood, the local delicacy, Abalone.

Travel to Hobart on the 28th December and join the party at the end of the Sydney Hobart Race, then take the first cruise in 2018 Departing January 1st.

I went on the Coral Discoverer in early 2016 just before it was travelling to Singapore for a compete makeover. It only takes 72 passengers and the cabins are of generous size. The main lounge and indoor / outdoor dining area is on the lower aft deck where they also launch the tenders from. There is a fabulous outdoor area on the top deck with a bar.

The seven-night Tasmania expedition cruise explores the rugged coastal beauty and World Heritage listed National Parks of Australia’s island state. It is guided by an expert expedition team, including a Tasmanian specialist for a unique ‘insider view’ of the area.

This itinerary allows the experience of an authentic expedition voyage, with the flexibility to enable the Captain to respond to local weather conditions. This ensures you see the best parts of Tasmania in comfort. Here are some of the places the ship visits: FREYCINET, WITH WINEGLASS BAY AND COLES PENINSULA: The spectacular peninsula is crafted from pink granite peaks – the Hazard mountains - surrounded by azure bays, and backed by dry

This month, Gray Gibson takes a look at a cruise that’s on his own to do list…

Gray Gibson

eucalypti forest. Join an optional guided hike (approx. two hours) to the Wineglass Bay beach via the lookout or Isthmus track, consistently voted one of the most breathtaking beaches in the world.

MARIA ISLAND NATIONAL PARK: Walk amongst the historic ruins, secluded bays and rugged cliffs of Maria Island National Park, and you can expect to meet local endemic wildlife. Visit World Heritage-listed Darlington; take in the dramatic Painted and Fossil Cliffs, walk to the convict ruins.

TASMAN NATIONAL PARK: Feel small again as you stand beside the 300 metre sea cliffs and monumental rock formations of Tasman National Park. See sea stacks – tall dolerite formations - stand tall, and view the Tasman Arch, The Candlestick and Cathedral from perfect positions at sea.

PORT DAVEY AND BATHURST HARBOUR: A marine reserve, and part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, Port Davey is Tasmania untouched. If conditions allow, spend two full days exploring this pristine wilderness, and enjoy the unforgettable experience of kayaking in Bathurst Harbour.

CORAL DISCOVERER Maximum of 72 guests 7-Night coastal expedition voyages 2018 Departures from Jan – Mar Mondo Travel, 480 Lake Road, Takapuna 09 489 9146 gray@mondotravel.co.nz www.mondotravel.co.nz

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COMMUNITY EVENTS NATURE’S TREASURES UNEARTHED

TOP QUALITY COACHING

WHAT:

New Zealand National Gem, Crystal, Fossil and Mineral Show

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WHEN:

6-8 Oct 2017, 9am-4pm

ADULTS: Come along to our friendly Thursday 7pm sessions - all abilities welcome.

WHERE: North Shore Events Centre (loads of free parking) ABOUT: Fantastic family day out! $5 per adult, $2 per child, family pass and weekend pass available.

Be dazzled by the largest gem, mineral and fossil show in New Zealand. The 2017 National Show "Nature's Treasures Unearthed" is hosted by the North Shore Rockhounds Club.

Educational children's area (includes meteorites and real dinosaur bones); talk to mineral experts and have your rocks, gems and fossils identified; meet the craftspeople making gem carving and jewellery creations at the Gem Club workshop.

Full weekend programme: contact Jill Anderson, ronanderson.nz@gmail.com www.northshorerockclub.co.nz

NZTRIO PRESENTS EXOTICA WHAT:

Exotica, with guest violinist, Andrew Beer.

WHEN:

Sept 9, 7pm

Tennis for all ages and abilities

WHERE: Mairangi Bay Arts Centre ABOUT: NZTrio comes to the North Shore. Experience a tapas-style feast of music with vibrant and piquant sounds from Spain, Argentina, Brazil and beyond. These mouth-watering works will be ‘served’ alongside fresh local delicacies by Kiwi composers Claire Cowan and Alex Taylor.

Afterwards, please stay and share in some actual food and wine with the musicians.

Tickets $40 Adult / $30 MAC Friends / $20 Students www.nztrio.com Bookings via Eventfinda

KIDS:

Try out tennis for free on Saturday mornings on September 9, 16 & 23.

See www.takapunatennis.co.nz for times and details.

WHERE: Takapuna Tennis Club

5 Bracken Ave, Takapuna

HAINSWORTH HAINSWORTHDUO DUO

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BUSINESS BUSINESSSPOTLIGHT: SPOTLIGHT: KITCHEN KITCHENSTUDIO STUDIO

Andrea's Award-winning Style

Meet the Designer Series at Kitchen Studio North Shore Andrea Ellis is one of the designers at Kitchen Studio North Shore. She has a Bachelor of Industrial Design with Honours from Massey University, and has worked at Kitchen Studio North Shore for five years.

Andrea values being part of the team at a New Zealand-owned company and says that Andrea Ellis she enjoys meeting with clients and bringing her expertise to bear to understand what their needs are and how best Kitchen Studio can satisfy these.

“I love being able to bring all their ideas together and come up with creative solutions that will fit their lifestyle and their budget.”

Andrea says that during her career she has designed hundreds (“300-plus”) kitchens, each of which presents its own challenges.

“The tricky spaces are most rewarding,” she comments. “For example, a kitchen that is not as functional as it could be that I can really transform and give the client something better than they ever expected they could have."

I am passionate about furniture design as well as kitchen design, she adds – and has won awards in both her areas of expertise: Best design award for an inspiring chair and runner up for Kitchen of the Year in 2016. “This kitchen was long and modern with clean lines, and had a beautiful balance of colour and texture,” she says.

Andrea notes that there are several challenges many clients confront when redesigning their kitchen: making a small space feel large without losing storage; ensuring a balance of workspaces, ensuring there is sufficient space for the cooking and cleaning areas; and that there is not only enough storage but that it is in the correct place.

As a skilled and experienced designer, Andrea can bring a new perspective to issues that may have plagued a client for years, and the Kitchen Studio resources enable her to suggest a wide range of quality products to suit the client’s style, whatever it may be.

She notes that while fashions change, and natural materials such as woodgrain are popular (again), some elements of kitchens design are classic. “White on white kitchens were very popular

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when I started,” she says, “and they still are. Nowadays there’s a trend to big fridges and smaller pantries. And textures play a large role. If the bench is polished going for matt finish cabinetry is best. A full gloss kitchen can be quite overwhelming.”

That said, if the kitchen is to be in the ‘forever home’ she has found that people will be more open to creative ideas and put their own personal stamp on it.

Whatever the size or style of a kitchen, Andrea says: “Renovating a kitchen is an exciting process and there is a lot to consider. The most important thing for clients is to ensure they are working with a designer and company who they not only trust but have a great relationship with."

Kitchen Studio North Shore, 40D William Pickering Drive, Albany, 09 443 3264, www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Our experienced team will design a kitchen you love, and guide you through every step of your new kitchen project.

Kitchen designed by Andrea Ellis

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PACK & SEND: TAKAPUNA

NORTH SHORE MP MAGGIE BARRY

What are the best courier options for sending Domestic Freight?

Have you ever wanted to know what are the best post & courier options available for sending domestic freight within New Zealand? It might sound like a simple question, but it’s actually very complex, with hundreds, if not thousands of ‘right’ answers, depending on factors such as: Jane and Jeremy Bain.

• What are you sending?

• What is the urgency? (Does it need to be there today/tomorrow/ next week?)

• What is the value of the items being shipped? (for high value items, security considerations are paramount.)

• Is it fragile, and if so, is it sufficiently well packed? (Do you have a need for professional packing services?)

• Are you sending to a business or a residential address?

• Will someone be there to receive and sign for the delivery?

When sending freight throughout New Zealand, consignments can travel through a variety of transport modes. Most courier companies specialise in one or more transport modes, such as road (via trucks and vans) or air (via commercial airliners and dedicated cargo planes) and their delivery infrastructure and capabilities may be stronger in certain parts of New Zealand.

PACK & SEND has the great advantage of alliances with a wide range of the best courier companies across New Zealand, and the world. Because we send so much freight, we are able to negotiate great rates – and pass on the savings to our customers. This enables us to offer an unrivalled range of freight services and transport solutions, and enhance them with our experience to deliver a great deal of added value to our customers.

With our famous ‘No Limits’ philosophy, the staff at PACK & SEND are able to tailor personalised solutions for each individual customer’s requirements. These timely domestic delivery solutions are available to government, businesses, corporations, and even private customers and households.

PACK & SEND offer road, air, time definite, bulky & palletised freight services. They can even arrange Full Containers & Truckloads. They provide freight solutions for “Ugly” and specialised products.

So when you’re sending your domestic freight, make sure you know all your options to make the most of your money, and get exactly what you need! Be sure to do your research, or just talk to PACK & SEND and let us save you time, trouble and money!

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

(09) 486 3355

The choice is yours It’s been my privilege to serve as your local MP and as a strong voice advocating for the issues that matter to the North Shore since 2011.

These past three years as a Minister inside Cabinet, I’ve had responsibility for Conservation; Arts, Culture and Heritage and Seniors. I am proud of being part of a disciplined Caucus and an effective government helping North Shore residents and New Zealanders to keep moving in the right direction.

At this election, voters face a clear choice to either keep the positive momentum going with National or to change direction and take our country into the unknown with a high tax, high spend agenda.

The new Labour leader, their sixth in nine years, is intent on taxes. So far Labour has promised a regional fuel tax that will penalise Auckland drivers, a capital gains tax, and a bullying water tax that's rumoured to be at 10% level but Labour hasn't worked out the detail so it's anybody's guess. The alternative, under the strong and proven leadership of Bill English, is a Government working to make New Zealand a country where innovation and hard work is recognised and rewarded, where the vulnerable are protected and people can avail themselves of a world class education so they can change their own lives.

During my time as your representative in Parliament we’ve invested $140 million on improvements at North Shore Hospital which have transformed it from one of the worst to one of the best performing hospitals in the country.

National is the party of property and we’re helping nearly 31,000 young Kiwis into their first home through KiwiSaver HomeStart. We now have all of the key housing data trending in the right direction - house build rates are at the highest level in a decade and 100,000 homes are in the pipeline over the next three years.

Here on the Shore, National has invested more than $100 million to support the expansion of our excellent local schools.

The $26m upgrade work at Takapuna Grammar is well underway with the new assembly hall ready in time for the 90th jubilee in October.

The vision of a Predator Free 2050 I announced just over a year ago has captured New Zealander’s imagination and is gaining momentum around the country, including locally. DOC’s showing leadership by committing to make Maungauika/North Head, rat free and I'm fully supporting all local efforts to make Devonport predator free.

As Minister for Seniors, my priority is to protect them from the scourge of elder abuse. I’ve rolled out a new Elder Abuse Response Service – EARS - to help protect our vulnerable older people. There’s been a steady stream of calls to 0800 EA NOT OK - a free and confidential 24/7 help line, since its launch in July.

The $1.4 billion Waterview Tunnel has made a significant difference to travel times between the North Shore and the airport. It’s part of the Western Ring Road, one of the initial seven Roads of National Significance. Ten more worth more than $10.5 billion are on the way, including the East-West link and Wellsford to Whangarei. I will continue to strongly advocate within government for a tunnel as a second harbour crossing and to push this Labour-leaning Auckland Mayor and disinterested local councillors to commit to a much-needed upgrade for Lake Road.

We really need your support to be able to continue to deliver for the North Shore and if you give us two ticks, we’ll keep implementing our strong economic plan to deliver more jobs, growth and prosperity for all New Zealanders.

Authorised by M Barry, 15 Anzac St, Takapuna Maggie Barry.

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THE SPENCER ON BYRON HOTEL: CHRISTMAS BOOKINGS

Welcome to The Spencer Takapuna is fortunate to have a full-service hotel right near the centre of the commercial and retail district. The Spencer on Byron Hotel provides convenient accommodation for business visitors, a restaurant for entertaining clients, and a range of options for corporate conferences and events.

“We cater for breakfast meetings, day meetings, multi-day conferences, cocktail events, dinners, seminars, weddings, birthdays, product launches and boardroom meetings,” says Walid Bayouk, The Spencer on Byron Hotel’s director of sales and marketing. “We also host school balls and sports celebration events.

And we can provide break-out rooms for conferences or business meetings. We have four conference rooms and a boardroom so we can have up to four breakout rooms for conferences plus the main room.” Floor plans for the main spaces are on the Spencer on Byron Hotel’s website (www.spencerhotel.co.nz/meetings ).

For event organisers looking for a large venue for a dinner, party or social meeting space, the Spencer ballroom holds up to 450 seated or 500 cocktail style. It can also be divided into four rooms for smaller functions.

The ballroom and all conference rooms are decorated in neutral tones, so lend themselves to easy theming to suit any conference or event organiser’s needs. The team at The Spencer is happy to organise theming or can recommend event theming specialists or local suppliers for do-it-yourself decorators.

Tables and chairs, standard black or white linen, crockery, cutlery, and standard audio-visual equipment (mic, sound system, projector, screen) are all available. Only if the event is themed and/or required more complex audio-visual equipment does the organiser need to bring in additional equipment. If that is needed, says Walid, “We have local suppliers who’ve worked with us in the past who we can recommend.”

Regardless of the size or style of your event or function, The Spencer on Byron Hotel has a variety of catering options. “All catering is prepared onsite by our executive chefs. Our daily delegate package includes tea and coffee on arrival, morning and afternoon tea and a working lunch,” says Walid. “We offer a working

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breakfast, plated lunches and dinners, buffet lunches and dinners, cocktails and canapes, sports team menus, and school ball menus.

We also have designer menus where clients can build their own menu from a range of options.”

“Our Club Bar welcomes outside clients and conference delegates, we can set up a bar in your event space, or corporates may like to use our Library Bar,” he adds.

Smaller businesses can also use the Spencer’s facilities for events, meetings and functions, adds Walid. “Our boardroom holds up to 10 people. For slightly larger groups we have two smaller meeting rooms that can cater for up to 50 people in each room. “ Free wifi is available in all the Spencer’s conference and meeting spaces for all meeting and conference participants. While The Spencer on Byron Hotel staff can facilitate live streaming and links to other venue, says Walid, “we would recommend the use of a preferred AV supplier with technical support or bringing in your own AV company”.

Many conference guests will be from out of town, or guests at an evening function, and may prefer to stay the night so they can make the most of the function and the Spencer’s hospitality. “We can offer conference and event guests special accommodation rates,” says Walid. “They can be booked via the group or individually with our Reservations team. “ If you or your guests are driving from out of town, the Spencer has a number of carparks on site (fees apply). There’s also paid onstreet parking available on Byron Avenue and surrounding streets, or Wilson Parking has four facilities in Takapuna, within easy walking distance of the hotel. Your events team can provide details if you wish to send information out to your guests.

Whatever the style or size of your function, The Spencer on Byron Hotel’s events and hospitality teams do their utmost to make you and your guests welcome, and to ensure that your meeting or event goes smoothly from start to finish.

The Spencer on Byron Hotel Events Team 09 916 4978 events1@spencerbyron.co.nz www.spencerhotel.co.nz

COSMETIC DENTISTRY TREATMENT AND TRENDS

OUR SMILE SHOULD BE OUR GREATEST GIFT — YET FOR MANY OF US, IT CAUSES GREAT EMBARRASSMENT. MISSING, BROKEN, ROTTEN OR CROOKED TEETH - THESE DENTAL CONDITIONS CAN RUIN OUR DESIRE TO SMILE. THESE DAYS THOUGH, COSMETIC DENTISTRY IS COMMONPLACE AND AN EASY CONFIDENT SMILE IS YOURS FOR THE PICKING. What are the most common reasons for patients asking about a smile makeover?

There are many reasons why patients enquire about smile makeovers, but generally the main reason is embarrassment of some sort of imperfection with the appearance of the teeth. Yellow teeth, chipped teeth, stained teeth, crooked teeth and poorly shaped teeth are all reasons that can create this embarrassment that often leads to a discussion with a dentist about options.

BEFORE

AFTER

How can you determine the best dentist or specialist to see for your cosmetic dentistry?

It is important to see someone who has experience in this field. No one case is the same and a lot is learnt with experience.

A practice that has a multidisciplinary approach (meaning a collaboration between specialists) is also important. It is also vital to make sure the dentist works with a good dental technician as the technician is the artist in much of the dental work.

What’s your experience or view on people travelling overseas to receive cosmetic dentistry?

*Full mouth reconstruction?

This treatment is for when a mouth is literally falling apart. We rebuild entire mouths back to proper function and aesthetics.

*Orthodontic treatment

Orthodontic treatment is used to straighten teeth that are crooked or misaligned – also orthodontics is used to correct jaw size discrepancies. There are multiple options available these days – traditional braces and Invisalign (invisble braces) are the two most common forms of treatment.

*Teeth whitening

It’s a bit of a mixed bag. I have seen some nice work and some very poor work – I have also seen the same here in New Zealand – however the poor work overseas can be very poor. My biggest concern is the lack of regulation in cross infection in some of these countries and the risk that poses.

Teeth whitening can be performed two ways – either a DIY take home kit or an in-chair treatment with a dental hygienist. The combination of the two together works very well. Teeth whitening does not damage your teeth and always gives people a bit of a boast in selfesteem when smiling.

Can you explain these treatments and what they’re best for: *Crowns and Veneers? Crowns and

What are the costs involved in cosmetic procedures and do you offer payment options?

veeners are ceramic rebuilds of teeth.

Ceramic is a material that mimics tooth enamel – it is aesthetically very similar and also very hard. Veneers are used to rebuild front teeth that may be chipped discoloured or have an irregular shape. Veneers almost act as a contact lens over the tooth to recreate a nice looking tooth.

Cosmetic dentistry treatment can range from a simple case of whitening starting at $385 through to a full smile makeover at around $10,000. It is important to have a plan tailored to your expectations and budget. Q Card with its 12 month interest-free is our most common financial product for smile makeovers.

The cost of a consultation to talk about your options is $75.

GENERAL EMERGENCY + COSMETIC DENTISTRY SMALES FARM, TAKAPUNA 094109971 BRITOMART, AUCKLAND 093790099

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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: QUINOVIC, TAKAPUNA

Seven Invaluable tips when Renting out your Property Preparing to rent out your property? Here are seven invaluable tips to help you select the rights tenants, ensure your property is well looked after, and that you maximise your return on investment.

1. REFERENCE CHECK: Always ask prospective tenants for references and always call the referees. Many private landlords rely on their assessment of prospective tenants rather than asking them to provide references, but this approach can leave you open to problems down the track.

2. CREDIT CHECK: Referees may be reluctant to make negative comments about a colleague or friend, so it’s vital that you also perform a credit check on prospective tenants. You need the tenant’s permission first. “We are using six different databases when completing our credit checks on perspective tenants to keep risk to an absolute minimum,” says Madeleine Gilbert, business development manager, Quinovic Takapuna.

3. TAKE PHOTOS OF YOUR PROPERTY: You can make huge savings on wear and tear, and minimise time spent involved in disputes, by extensively photographically recording your property’s condition before tenants move in. Your property will be better looked after and the bond can be used to pay for any damages greater than normal wear and tear. If disputes go to the Tenancy Tribunal, good photos showing the condition of the property prior to occupancy can help you win the case.

4. CLEARLY OUTLINE YOUR EXPECTATIONS IN THE TENANCY AGREEMENT: The tenancy agreement is the place to outline what you expect from your tenants. The agreement must state clearly if there are to be no pets, parties or smoking, the maximum number occupants, etc. Failure to make specific conditions clear can lead to dispute and if the matter goes to Tenancy Tribunal, an unclear agreement puts you in a precarious position. Also be aware that neither party can sign away their rights under the Residential Tenancies Act. 5. OPT FOR A FIXED TERM TENANCY OVER A PERIODIC TENANCY: You may have a good tenant who is going to pay the rent and look after your property, but if you sign them onto a periodic tenancy instead of a fixed term tenancy they could leave with just 21 days’ notice. This gives you very little time to find a new tenant and creates an unnecessarily long vacancy, costing you in lost rent. A fixed term tenancy enables you to protect against the property becoming vacant at a time of the year when tenanting is difficult, such as late November/December or in midwinter.

6. TAKE THE MAXIMUM POSSIBLE BOND: After meeting prospective tenants and being impressed by their appearance, many private landlords feel that no bond, or only two weeks bond is necessary. But it’s very easy for a property to be damaged, potentially leaving the owner out of pocket for thousands of dollars. In 2010 the maximum bond was raised from three to four weeks. At Quinovic Property Management we always request the maximum possible bond. We try and make sure the landlord's investment is protected as much as possible; says Graeme Henderson, business owner of Quinovic Takapuna.

7. LODGE THE BOND WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND HOUSING: Always lodge the bond. Not lodging the bond with Tenancy Services is illegal, and means you could be fined up to $1,000 if a tenant takes you to the Tenancy Tribunal.

The experienced, approachable team at your local Quinovic Takapuna is committed to providing the best property management service possible.

With the backing of Quinovic’s excellent care and return systems, developed over 30 years in residential property management, we’ll help you to avoid the pitfalls of residential property investment while maximising your returns.

For more information call Madeleine Gilbert at Quinovic-Takapuna; Phone: 449 2004 or 021 844 531 Email: madeleine@quinovic-takapuna.co.nz

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TAKAPUNA GRAMMAR BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE: NEWS

Regional Dragon’s Den Finals Our young entrepreneurs who are following the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme have had a busy few months. AUT hosted the Regional Dragon’s Den Finals and two companies, Yellow Sprout, with its reward chart, and Trace with its GPS tracker bracelet, competed against nine other North Shore companies. Trace achieved a worthy second place and scooped a $500 prize that they will use to invest in their business.

The school library was the place to be at the end of last term to see all the businesses formally launch their products into the market place. If you are interested in following their progress, the contact details for each business are as follows: GreetMe - Our 'Kiwi Cultural Survival Kit' is available for purchase now! Visit www.greetme.net.nz to find more info and to stay updated.

Yellow Sprout - Our interactive Reward Charts are available to customise and purchase from our website www.yellowsprout.co.nz. and we would love to hear from you at: yellowsprout.nz@gmail.com or facebook @YellowSprout.

GiG - Our range of healthy “Pop Potatoes” have been selling well.

Check us out on facebook @GiGgroupnz to see what market we will be selling at next and come and grab some!

Trace - We are currently in the process of developing our GPS tracker bracelet to bring to market at the end of the year. If you are interested in hearing more about our progress, visit www.tracebracelet.com, or contact 13355@tgs.school.nz EaT - Our Easy and Tasty vegan recipe app is almost finished its development! To contact with the EaT team for more information, check out our Facebook & Instagram - @easyandtastynz and our website easyandtasty.org Golden Orchard - Our healthy Aroha Snack Boxes are now on the market. To find out more follow us on facebook and instagram @arohasnackbox, we look forward to satisfying your snacking needs!

If you have been fortunate enough to be enjoying weekends in Takapuna you may have noticed the Takapuna Beach Business Association ‘I Love Takapuna’ ambassadors out and about giving away some lovely goodies and sharing the joy of the Takapuna environment and experience. Many of these ambassadors are Takapuna Grammar School students helping spread their love of Takapuna.

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MY FAVOURITE RECIPE: CHELSEA PERKINS

Chelsea's healthy take on muffins Chelsea Perkins is making a bit of a name for herself in the local community for her 'Conscious Yogi’ Yoga Classes.

Chelsea has lived in the Takapuna/Belmont area for quite a few years and is a qualified personal trainer and yoga instructor with over 13 years experience in the fitness, health and wellness industry. She is passionate about sharing the gift of yoga with her community. Chelsea also works full time for a property development company over the bridge. She lists her hobbies and interests as hosting friends and family over a good meal, yoga, music, reading, training, meditation and always looking for the next adventure. This year she has taken on a difficult project which has been to get Channel Magazine publisher Aidan Bennett in to Yoga. He has become a regular at her Conscious Yogi Tuesday and Thursday evening yoga classes at the Takapuna Bridge Club.

Chelsea shared one of her favourite recipes – Oat Muffins – her 'healthy take' on muffins, with Aidan in August.

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

CHELSEA PERKINS: My recipe "Oat Muffins" is a healthy take on muffins. I first came across this recipe when training for a Figure Competition, it was given to me by my coach as a saviour for those sweet cravings.

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

CP: Allowing yourself to judge the consistency of the mixture and adjust accordingly.

AB: Why did you choose this recipe?

CP: I have a terrible sweet tooth and these muffins are great to have on hand.

Chelsea Perkins and her Oat Muffins.

AB: What’s the biggest disaster you’ve had in the kitchen?

CP: Forgetting the baking powder in a cake recipe and ending up with a very flat cake!

AB: What’s your favourite cuisine?

CP: I love Asian fusion. So fresh and delicious.

AB: What foodie spots do you and and your partner enjoy visiting locally?

CP: We love Tok Tok, Madam Woo, Mulan, Taste and Mimosa.

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

CP: Vietnam - have never been, but had many friends and family who have visited and they have simply raved about the food.

To find out more about Chelsea's Yoga classes, visit 'Conscious Yogi NZ' on Facebook.

AB: What do you love about cooking and baking?

CP: Sharing and enjoying my creations with others

Chelsea's Oat Muffins

AB: Self taught, or did you have a cooking mentor?

CP: When baking I tend to always follow a recipe, but when cooking I am more of a use whatever is in the fridge or pantry as inspiration to create as I cook.

2 cups of oats 1 heaped tsp baking soda Pinch of salt 1/3 cup of Natvia (100% natural sweetener) 2-3 egg whites 100-150ml of almond milk Fruit - enough to taste. Diced if necessary e.g. banana I have used blueberries in this recipe Option: To add some dark chocolate bits, these would be added when combining the wet and dry mixture

Ingredients:

Method:

1. Pre-heat oven to 150-160 degrees on fan bake 2. Mix all dry ingredients together in a bowl 3. In a separate bowl mix all wet ingredients and chosen fruit 4. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Mix well 5. Empty mixture into non-stick muffin tray 6. Bake for 15-20 minutes 7. Keep refrigerated once cooled.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: KITCHENS BY DESIGN, TAKAPUNA

Passion for

Design

Marianne Gailer is one of the highly qualified and experienced designers who work with Kitchens By Design. You can meet her most days by calling into the new Kitchens by Design showroom In Takapuna.

Marianne is of Hungarian descent, but was born in Germany. In 1993 she married a Milford boy and her family now all live on the North Shore.

She began designing kitchens more than 20 years ago, and has worked for the past several years in Sydney as an independent designer. Throughout her career she has stayed in touch with Richard Cripps, Kitchens by Design owner, as his career moved from cabinetmaker to owner of a kitchen design studio. She recently returned to the Shore, that move serendipitously coinciding with the move by Kitchens by Design to open its new Takapuna studio.

Marianne is a Certified Kitchen and Bathroom designer in both New Zealand and Australia, a member of the National Kitchen & Bathroom Association (NKBA), a member of the Certified Designers Association (CKDNZ), a member of the Kitchen & Bathroom Designers Institute Australia (KBDI) and has been a judge on the KBDI Awards Panel.

Marianne is particularly proud of her latest entry in the Australian Certified Kitchen Designer of the Year Awards, the winner of which is announced this month. Should she win an award, it will join a number of others Marianne has won during her career. To name just a few: New Zealand Kitchen Design Award winner for Bathroom Designer of the Year, and for Creative Excellence; finalist in the Certified Kitchen

Marianne Gailer, designer.

Designer of the Year Australia; and three times finalist in New South Wales kitchen design awards.

“A great kitchen starts with the best layout and footprint for your space,” she says. “The kitchen can seamlessly integrate with your home or make a definite statement. I love working with my clients every step of the way. My many years in the kitchen, bathroom and interior design industry have given me the opportunity to work on many exciting projects with beautiful results.

“I love space planning and looking at the total concept and flow of a home. Very often this includes the entire interior design,” says Marianne. “I love a challenge and I always provide several options for the client to consider.”

Marianne, like the other Kitchens by Design designers, focuses on designing beautiful kitchens, but she also enjoys designing and space-planning bathrooms and laundries with the same attention to detail, and can coordinate storage solutions, such as wardrobes and entertainment units, for other parts of your home.

“Marianne has been associated with us for over 20 years,” says Kitchens by Design owner Richard Cripps. “We watched each other’s families grow up, and while she was in Australia we always stayed in contact. The timing of her coming home to New Zealand as the new showroom opened was perfect.”

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Project manager Ken Lukar at the site of the new pump station on Fred Thomas Drive.

Major investment for the North Shore As the North Shore’s population grows, it is important we continue to provide reliable, safe and efficient water and wastewater services.

Over the next 30 years, the population of the North Shore is expected to increase by 55,000, which is equivalent to the population of Whangarei. To accommodate this growth, we work with Auckland Council to align investment in infrastructure with planned growth according to the Auckland Council Unitary Plan.

We’re investing more than $350 million over the next 10 years to upgrade and expand the water supply infrastructure on the North Shore. Our projects have been planned and sequenced to ensure the water network continues to have sufficient capacity to meet demand and provide resilience during system outages. The work includes the $330 million North Harbour No. 2 Watermain project. This 33-kilometre-long water pipe will connect existing water networks in Auckland’s western suburbs with those on the North Shore and the Albany Reservoir, and will supply enough water to meet long-term demands in the western and northern parts of Auckland, ensuring security of supply.

Water storage reservoirs are also an important feature of our water network. They allow us to store treated drinking water to reduce disruption within water supply zones. We’re investing $21 million to connect the Pinehill and Albany reservoirs, which will further improve security of the water supply in the North Shore and service increasing demand for water.

We’re also investing almost $700 million in the wastewater network, including a $30 million underground wastewater storage tank at Fred Thomas Drive. This will be able to hold 3.5 million litres of wastewater – which is approximately equivalent to the amount of water in two Olympic-sized swimming pools. This extra storage will increase the capacity of the wastewater network and help to reduce wet-weather overflows of diluted wastewater into the harbour.

For more information about our projects, visit www.watercare.co.nz and click on ‘work in your area’.

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More than $1 billion invested in the North Shore We have a number of major projects in progress across the North Shore. Most fall into two categories: renewing or upgrading existing infrastructure; and expanding infrastructure to support growth. Below is a snapshot of some of the larger projects we are planning and delivering within the North Shore area over the next few years.

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Meet some of the people who work on your wastewater network

Did you know?

Around 85% of overflows during

dry weather are caused by people pouring fat down the sink,

flushing rubbish down the toilet, and

planting trees Treating wastewater is a satisfying challenge for Glenys Rule, the operations controller at the Rosedale Wastewater Treatment Plant. In fact, she reckons treating wastewater is “a bit like making beer”.

“We use a combination of mechanical, chemical and biological processes. In the biological process, you get to make the bacteria do what you want them to do, and it’s quite a challenge – bugs are a bit unpredictable – so there’s a lot of satisfaction in getting it right. When I explain this process to my friends, I tell them it’s kind of like making beer.”

Each day, the Rosedale Wastewater Treatment Plant receives raw wastewater from around 220,000 people and treats it in a series of different processes to ensure it is safe to be returned to the environment. As operations controller, Glenys is responsible for the plant’s day-to-day processes and manages a team of 11 plant operators. Together, they keep the plant running smoothly.

“It’s a rewarding job,” she says. “You see (and smell) the raw sewage coming in and then you see the really clean, treated wastewater that goes out – and that’s so gratifying.”

As operations controller for the northern transmissions team, Sifa Pole is responsible for 430 kilometres of trunk sewers, which are the large pipes that transport wastewater from the local wastewater network to the Rosedale Wastewater Treatment Plant, as well as for 66 wastewater pump stations around the North Shore.

In addition to managing the maintenance projects for the big pipes, Sifa also responds to operational issues affecting the wastewater network.

“I enjoy finding the best-possible solutions to problems and making sure we have the resources to resolve them. It’s really satisfying to see the end result and know that we’re providing a reliable service.”

Sifa gained his Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Auckland. He worked as a graduate in structural engineering for six months, then spent two years working on the Waterview Tunnel Project before coming to Watercare.

“I’ve now been here for three years and I’ve done some really interesting things. I recently walked through one of Auckland’s oldest sewers, the Orakei Main Sewer. It’s around 100 years old and the sections I walked through were more than two metres high!”

We create biogas at the Rosedale Wastewater Treatment Plant which provides up to 80% of its energy requirements.

In the recent Water Services Association of Australia energy benchmarking survey,

Rosedale was named in the top 5 most energy-efficient plants in Australasia.

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next to pipes in your area.

You can help to reduce these overflows.

Remember – only human waste and toilet paper should be flushed down the toilet. Everything else – including things such as wipes, sanitary products, dental floss and nappies, and fat, oil and grease from cooking – should be put in the bin.

CONTACT US North Shore Matters is your newsletter.

If you would like to talk to us about any stories from this edition or your ideas for future issues, we’d love to hear from you.

To get in touch, please phone our communications team on (09) 442 2222 or email info@water.co.nz.

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MILFORD NEWS

So what's

NEW

in Milford

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

Movers and Shakers in Milford Hospice Shop moved to one location now

This month sees one of Milford’s most popular businesses, the Hospice Shop, combining the furniture from their Shakespeare Road shop into just the one location at 149 Kitchener Road. The lease has expired in the furniture shop so the obvious decision was to bring it in to their newer, more centre location.

So pop in and see Annette and her friendly team for all those wonderful items they always seem to have at never-to-be-beaten prices and support a worthwhile charity at the same time.

Rotary Milford Pop Up Op Shop

Our local Milford Rotary Club will be hosting a Pop Up Op Shop in support of Hospice in the Village Square on Sat 16th Sept from 10am-2pm. There will be lots of great value items for sale so come and check out what’s on offer in support of this great charity.

Afterwards, try one of Milford’s many cafés for great coffee and something to eat.

Welcome to The Source Bulk Foods

A revolution on an age old shopping concept – The Source Bulk Foods brings back personal service and provides a fun and interactive no waste shopping experience. You can choose from an amazing selection of bulk wholefoods, health foods and a huge range of paleo, gluten free, organic & vegan products.

Come and see the first store to be opened in New Zealand – right here in your local neighborhood, Milford. I’ve checked it out during construction and the retail area has virtually been completely rebuilt – new floor, ceiling and wall coverings – just ideal for this new foodstore. Visit their website www.thesourcebulkfoods.com.au or check them out on Facebook.

The Cheese Room

Have you met our local ‘cheesemonger’, Dave, yet? If you haven’t come to Milford and visit one of Auckland’s few dedicated cheese stores with a genuine cheese connoisseur as the owner. You will find an incredible selection of some of the finest cheeses produced in New Zealand and expert knowledge on how best to serve them. And don’t forget Dave’s fantastic cheese scones and cheese sticks. Priced so perfectly that they just fly out the door!

One of Milford’s best kept secrets!

Murray See you in Milford

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MILFORD TRAVEL: WITH HELLOWORLD

Experience Europe September is the perfect month to start planning your 2018 Europe holiday. Many major airlines release their ‘early bird’ airfare deals, plus cruise and tour companies are still offering early booking discounts. Popular Mary Buckley cruises and tours sell out well in advance, so Owner/Director hold your place on these early. 2019 Cruises are selling now, so planning ahead is important. You can add your flights and additional land arrangements at your leisure while waiting for the latest available deals.

Cruising in Europe With so much to see in Europe, a relaxing way to visit a variety of destinations efficiently, is travelling on one of the many European cruises. Cruise at night and wake up in a new port each day ready to explore. Experience the history and beauty of small villages or vibrant seaside cities and romantic canals. There is something for everyone in Europe and a vast collection of cruises from ocean/large ship to small ship/boutique cruising and river cruising. Each offers different experiences.

Cruising tips: • Ensure you book some time out in the spa on sea days, as these often fill quickly.

• Look up shore excursions offered online before you cruise. Good choices in shore excursions will make your trip more enjoyable.

• Bring comfortable walking shoes, as a lot of time is spent walking around cities and narrow cobbled streets.

• Be aware that a lot of cities in Europe are prone to pick-pockets!

We recommend leaving any valuables on the ship. Most cabins will have a personal safe for your valuables.

Exclusive helloworld Escorted Europe Tour: We are pleased to announce an exciting new tour to Europe that we will be personally escorting from New Zealand.

Demonstrating fantastic value, the tour includes 22 nights from Auckland to Amsterdam then River Cruise to Budapest and travel to Prague, including all flights and accommodation from $14,995* per person (twin share). Departs 4th July 2018.

This tour includes: Return economy flights from Auckland flying Emirates, 1 night pre-cruise in Amsterdam, 14 night Avalon River Cruise in the luxurious Panorama Suite Stateroom, port charges and pre-paid gratuities on board cruise, guided sightseeing at each port, 2 nights post cruise accommodation in Budapest, flight to Prague and 2 nights 4 star accommodation in Prague. Options are available to upgrade airfares, or add your own arrangements before or after the tour. *Conditions apply.

Contact the team at helloworld Milford for a copy of the itinerary and for more information. helloworld Milford, Corner Kitchener and Milford Road, Milford, 09 489 2597 milford@helloworld.co.nz

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BOOK REVIEWS: WITH THE BOOKLOVER, MILFORD

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The City Always Wins

Omar Robert Hamilton $33

The Boat Runner Devin Murphy $33

For fans of All the Light We Cannot See and The Nightingale, this is an incandescent novel about a young Dutch man who comes of age during the perilous times of World War II. In 1939, 14-yearold Jacob Koopman and his older brother Edwin enjoy lives of prosperity and quiet contentment. They often help their Uncle Martin on his fishing boat in the North Sea, where German ships have become a common sight. But conflict seems unthinkable, even as the boys’ father naively sends his sons to a Hitler Youth Camp in an effort to secure German business for his lightbulb factory. When war breaks out, Jacob’s world is thrown into chaos. The Boat Runner follows Jacob over the course of four years, through the forests of France, the stormy beaches of England, and deep within the secret missions of the German Navy, where he is confronted with the moral dilemma that will change his life forever. This thrilling epic tells the little-known story of the young Dutch boys who were thrown into the Nazi campaign, as well as the brave boatmen who risked everything to give Jewish refugees safe passage to land abroad. Through one boy’s harrowing tale of personal redemption, here is a novel about the power of people’s stories and voices to shine light through our darkest days, until only love prevails.

The Floating Theatre Martha Conway $33

When young seamstress May Bedloe is left alone and penniless on the shore of the Ohio, she finds work on the famous floating theatre that plies its trade along the river. Her creativity and needlework skills quickly become invaluable and she settles into life among the colourful troupe of actors. She finds friends, and possibly the promise of more... But cruising the border between the Confederate South and the ‘free’ North is fraught with danger. For the sake of a debt that must be repaid, May is compelled to transport secret passengers, under cover of darkness, across the river and on, along the underground railroad.

But as May’s secrets become harder to keep, she learns she must endanger those now dear to her. And to save the lives of others, she must risk her own...

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A remarkable novel from the psychological heart of a revolution. From the communal highs of pitched night battles against the police in Cairo to the solitary lows of defeated exile in New York, Omar Robert Hamilton presents a unique immersion into one of the key chapters of recent history.

Bringing to life the 2011 Egyptian revolution, The City Always Wins conveys with extraordinary intensity all the stages of that place and time through the lives of its two main characters, Mariam and Khalil, ordinary young people caught up in an extraordinary moment.

Furthermore, this is a novel not just about Egypt’s revolution but about a global generation that tried to change the world. Hamilton’s prose is arrestingly visual and uncompromisingly political.

Little Bird Goodness Megan May $60

Megan May shares more than 130 thoroughly irresistible, mostly raw plant-based recipes from her award-winning Little Bird Unbakery cafes and home kitchen. You’ll find recipes for almost every meal to enhance your health, make you feel great and benefit the environment in the process. Ranging from decadent healthy desserts to green smoothies, plus staples such as nut milks, nut cheeses and probiotic-packed fermented foods, including kimchi and kombucha, these dishes will inspire you to fill your plate with an abundance of beautiful plant-based wholefoods. All of the recipes are suitable for a vegan diet and are gluten- and dairy-free. Most importantly, they are utterly delicious.

Apartment Living New Zealand Catherine Foster $50

As housing pressures continue unabated, singles, couples and families are finding innovative solutions in heritage buildings, purpose-built developments and spaces creatively fashioned out of disused commercial interiors. Apartment Living New Zealand celebrates the diversity on offer with this increasingly popular style of living.

Beautifully photographed and thoughtfully written, the follow-up to the bestseller Small House Living champions an emerging style of housing that delivers convenience, affordability and the stimulation of a more urban way of life.

OPTOMETRY & EYEWEAR: MELISSA HAY, VISIQUE MILFORD

“The only thing worse than being blind is…”

During my day, I often have the conversation with people how they would hate to lose their eyesight, and would rather have compromised hearing. I often deal with people who have helped their aged parents through poor vision, and see how frustrating the simplest tasks can become. I also see how technology is helping people with poor sight.

One of the most famous women who was blind was Helen Keller. Helen was born with sight, but after a severe illness at 19 months old, she lost both her vision and her hearing. She was born in 1880 in America, and became the first blind person to get a Bachelor of Arts. She once said “the only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.”

I think this is so true. What really matters is your attitude to things. If you can’t see, you can still feel, touch, taste, smell. Just think about your sense of touch and how sensitive our sense of touch is, you can feel the bark on a tree or the softness of an animal.

Another person who comes to my mind, who also has very limited sight, uses her smart phone to take the photograph of the bus coming towards her. She can then enlarge the photo on her phone to figure out what the bus number is. Certainly not a fast process, but allows her to keep her independence.

Technology is really changing at an exponential rate. Our smart phones can also be used to read aloud to us, so we can hold our phone over the product from the supermarket and be explained what it is. Even using internet shopping can be far easier than going into a shop to try and find what you are looking for if you can’t see well. GPS devices can be used for getting around.

I also notice that all people who have a visual impairment have to be super organised. They have to be really careful to put all their things back into an exact location. They can’t just put the house keys on the kitchen table and hope to find them again when they leave. They need to put them back into an exact compartment in their bag.

The biggest barrier when you are first told you are loosing your sight is emotional. We go through the grief process.

We worry that the things we loved, like cross-stitch won't be an outlet for our creativity and fill in our time.

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The biggest barrier when you are first told you are loosing your sight is emotional. We go through the grief process. We worry that the things we loved, like cross-stitch won’t be an outlet for our creativity and fill in our time. And this is true, that some of the things we would used to do won’t be an option for us when we loose our sight. But often we gain a new community of people around us who are interested in helping the poorly sighted.

So I think rather than thinking about whether we would rather lose our eyesight or our hearing, we should think about the opportunites we might have. You might get a new guide dog to help you out. Or immerse yourself in the drama of talking books.

I still believe in preventative medicine, and in doing all I can to make sure my body and especially my eyes are looked after through my life. That’s why we recall people every year or two to check out their eyes. Its always best to catch any problems when they are new, as any treatment options are always more successful earlier.

Melissa Hay, Visique Optometrists, 155 Kitchener Road, Milford, 09 489 4797,

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HEALTH & BEAUTY: CACI

Five reasons why laser hair removal could be your best beauty investment Have you been thinking about laser hair removal but wonder if it’s worth the investment? Laser hair removal, or VPL (Variable Pulsed Light) like we use at Caci, is an effective solution for long lasting results and has multiple advantages over shaving and waxing.

At Caci, we’ve been treating people for more than 20 years and guarantee results. We understand it’s an investment, so needs to be considered carefully. Read below to find out why it could be the best investment you’ll make to your beauty routine.

It will save you time: Did you know that the average women spends 72 days in her lifetime shaving? We can think of better things we’d rather be doing with that time! Laser hair removal provides lasting results, so there’s no need for the constant awkward shower yoga or making regular waxing appointments.

Not to mention, you’ll save money! In the long run, laser hair removal is more cost-effective than shaving or waxing. Razors cost as much as $20 each and only last a few months before you need to buy a new one. Or if you’re a regular waxer, your monthly appointments could cost you around $70 (that’s $840 a year!). Our laser hair removal programme allows you to pay for treatments in weekly, monthly or fortnightly instalments to suit your budget and lifestyle. Weekly payments are about $25 (that’s the same as your Friday night wines!), based on a laser hair removal programme for underarms.

You’ll avoid any hairy situations: Suddenly realised you’ve forgotten to shave under your arms while you’re about to lift some weights at the gym? Or want to wear that dress without stockings then realise your legs are a bit on the prickly side? With laser hair removal, you can go

into all situations with confidence, knowing you’re hair free and there won’t be any hairy moments!

Eliminate and prevent ingrown hairs: If you’re prone to ingrown hairs, laser hair removal could be the right option for you. Shaving and waxing can be harsh on the skin, particularly sensitive skins. Here’s to smooth, hair free skin!

Silky skin all year around: With laser hair removal, you can enjoy the benefits of smooth, hair-free skin all year around. Not just in summer when we tend to spend time on hair removal! So you can whip out that cocktail dress any time of year without having to worry! Plus, unlike waxing where you need to let the hair grow in between treatments, you can still shave in between laser hair removal treatments while waiting for results to kick in, which will usually take effect after two or three treatments although this does vary.

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CHANNEL YOUTH

Bridging the generation gap

Each month our student columnist Jessy Thurston takes a look at issues affecting young people on the Shore…

Jessy Thurston

The difference in opinions between generations can sometimes be a barrier for conversation, but the annual Intergenerational Dialogue Event organised by the Takapuna Community Trust helps to bridge this gap. Every financial year, youth representatives and not-so-youthful members of our community get together and are involved in a discussion about issues that are currently affecting our society. This year there were a range of people involved from all over the North Shore.

At the event, six relevant issues were offered to the groups for open discussions. The ideas for 2017 were as follows: 1.

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How can we meet the crisis for affordable accommodation?

Should it be compulsory for New Zealanders to vote?

Should euthanasia be legalised in New Zealand?

New Zealand has the worst teen suicide rate in the OECD. What can we do to prevent the current rates of suicide?

Should New Zealand follow Australia’s lead and get rid of one-use plastic bags?

Should we consider a Universal Basic Income as a way to address future employment insecurity?

Everybody had a chance to visit the different topics and vocalise their opinions on how each of the problems affected us, and why they were so prominent for the community. There was an opportunity for each participant to pick two issues on the day, and communicate ideas to a group of mixed generations who were also interested in the topic.

Teen suicide, the housing crisis in Auckland, and whether voting should become compulsory were the topics that were the most popular, and allowed for further discussion from everybody. The aim was to come up with a solution for each problem that was specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time bound. All of the outcomes presented were great ideas, which came as a result of different generations discussing how to target the problems together in order to most efficiently benefit the wider community.

The housing crisis was tackled by looking at the implications around public transport and the lack of it, as well as comparing Auckland to other, bigger cities such as those in Singapore and Japan. The group pointed out that other cities were able to accomplish successful living standards due to being built with high rise apartments. These cities also had effective transport such as buses, ferries, and trains, to link the outer regions of the city to the central areas in order for citizens to easily make it to work and back.

The issue around whether voting should be made compulsory was collectively decided against because it opposes the idea of the democracy in New Zealand, where there is free choice. Instead, the groups focused on wanting to educate more people on politics, voting, and what the voting process involves at earlier ages by bringing this knowledge in through our education system. This would enlighten younger people on how politics works in New Zealand, and therefore when it comes to taking action and voting, the process wouldn’t be so scary and unfamiliar. Being able to freely vote and have a say in what happens within our country is a privilege and a positive experience that more of the youth should be aware of.

Teen suicide was the most popular topic of the day, and

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everyone involved seemed to feel very passionately about the subject, wanting to eliminate the risk of it occurring in our society.

Three groups discussed the issue and came up with ideas to try and reduce the problem.

The most successful idea of the day was to develop compulsory classes for schools, which would be included in the New Zealand curriculum. These classes would promote basic life skills in order to deal with struggles such as mental health, suicide, and other important topics. The courses would aim to reduce the risk of suicide and inform young people on how to deal with the stresses of adolescence, while also being compulsory for parents of the children to attend so that they too could learn how to help their children in these situations.

Everyone agreed that the risk of suicide should be eliminated before it becomes something to be concerned about. By simply educating both the youth and their parents on essential adolescent behaviours, the community would benefit from being informed and prepared to target the problem before it escalates.

The winning idea was praised by everyone who attended, and has gone to the Board to be reviewed and acknowledged so that the action can be taken in order to reduce such a largely worrying problem in New Zealand youth.

For help with all adolescent issues, help is available 24/7 by free calling Youthline on 0800 376 633 or Lifeline on 0800 543 354.

Special thanks to the Younite board, Takapuna Grammar school, Westlake Girls High School, Rosmini College, Takapuna Senior Citizens Association, Devonport Bowling club, volunteers from Citizens Advice Bureau, Takapuna North Community Trust Board, North Shore Centres of Mutual Aid, Haumaru Housing and some people from local churches who attended and helped organise the day held at the Mary Thomas Building in Takapuna.

Jessy Thurston, Year 13, Northcote College

SKIN CANCER CHANNEL: WITH DR GRANT COE

Dr Grant Coe

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.

Concerned about a squamous cell carcinoma Question: I recently went to see the doctor about a wart-like growth on my ear. The doctor said I need surgery to remove it, as it is likely to be a squamous cell carcinoma? Do I really need surgery or will it just go away in time on its own?

Dr Coe: Yes, it is important that you have this growth removed or treated, otherwise a squamous cell carcinoma or SCC will continue to grow. They can become disfiguring and, in a small number of cases, even deadly. SCCs typically appear as persistent, thick, rough, scaly patches that can bleed if bumped, scratched or scraped. They often look like warts and sometimes appear as open sores with a raised border and a crusted surface. SCCs are mainly caused by UV exposure over the course of a lifetime; daily exposure to the sun’s UV light, intense exposure in the summer months, and the UV produced by tanning beds. SCCs may occur on all areas of the body, but are most common in areas frequently exposed to the sun, such as the rim of the ear, lower lip, face, balding scalp, neck, hands, arms and legs.

Once you’ve had the SCC removed, you will need to be extra vigilant, Anyone who has had one SCC has an increased chance of developing another, especially in the same skin area or nearby. Such recurrences typically occur within the first two years after surgery. An SCC can recur even when it has been carefully removed the first time.

Call the MoleMan team today to enquire about full body skin cancer and melanoma checks with digital dermoscopy (mole mapping) technology on 0800 DR MOLE (376653) or 09 480 6416 or visit www.moleman.co.nz for pricing and frequently asked questions. Male and female doctors available.

Dr Coe is also an affiliated provider to Southern Cross for skin cancer surgery and selected services.

HAIR & BEAUTY: WITH MOLTON BROWN, MILFORD

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Spring is finally here – after a very wet winter. We can look forward to longer days, brighter colours and happier faces.

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INTERVIEW: ANDY MALONEY, EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND

Andy Maloney at Murrays Bay Sailing Club.

A chat with...

Andy Maloney Our local America's Cup winning hero

The story of local America's Cup winner Andy Maloney’s last few years in yachting is a special one. Sailing out of the Murrays Bay Sailing Club, Andy became one of New Zealand’s leading small boat sailors, doing well on the world stage in the Laser class (he finished third at the 2012 Laser World Championships) with an ultimate goal of going to the 2016 Rio Olympics.

All his efforts and years of training and dedication came down to winning the sole spot to represent New Zealand in the Laser class at Rio. His world came tumbling down when he was pipped for the spot by his mate and rival Sam Meech, the eventual bronze medallist. Ironically, Andy's sister, Alex Maloney, won silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics in the 49erFX class with Sam Meech's sister, Molly.

At the 2013 America's Cup, Maloney was part of the New Zealand team that won the Youth America's Cup, sailing alongside Peter Burling and Blair Tuke. After the disappointment of missing out on Rio, Andy joined Burling and Tuke at Emirates Team New Zealand in November 2016. In a short time he bulked up for a grinding role on the boat. That role turned out to be as a "cyclor", after Team New Zealand innovatively turned to pedal power for grinding. The rest is history, Andy was a key member of the winning crew sailing every race on the bike just beside Blair Tuke. Channel Mag’s Aidan Bennett caught up with him for a chat.

AIDAN BENNETT: Congratulations Andy on playing a part in bringing the cup home. Has the size of the achievement truly sunk in yet?

ANDY MALONEY: Yes, it has finally sunk in. Sharing the victory with the country when we arrived home was when it made me realise what a big deal it is to bring the oldest sporting trophy back to New Zealand. Knowing that the 36th America's Cup will be sailed on our home waters in front of the Kiwi fans gets me very excited!

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AB: You must pinch yourself about how life can change pretty quickly? Just a couple of years ago you were dealing with massive disappointment after missing out on Rio. AM: Missing out on Rio was devastating at the time. Sam and I pushed each other hard the entire Olympic cycle. I messed up one day of one of our selection events pretty badly, which was all it took. I was stoked to see Sam go on and win an Olympic medal as I knew how hard he worked to get that shot at it. I quickly realised that I had to move on though and find the next challenge. The America's Cup has always been at the top of my sporting goals alongside the Olympics, so when I had an opportunity to get involved, I jumped at it with a ton of motivation.

AB: I’ve heard there is a bit of a story about how you ended up getting on the ETNZ team after the Olympic let-down. How did that happen?

AM: I talked with a lot of people I respected after my Olympic disappointment. They all made me realise that I shouldn't settle for anything less than what I really dreamed about being involved in, which was clearly the America's Cup. I approached a few of the key guys within Emirates Team New Zealand and asked if there was any place in the team where they could see me being valuable. They invited me along to join the sailing team in the gym for a couple of weeks, which eventually turned into a few more weeks of full time involvement with the team. I was doing anything to help out, trying to show them that I was very dedicated to bringing the Cup back to New Zealand, that I was a highly motivated athlete and keen to be a real team player. One day I got the call to go upstairs after lunch and I was asked to join the team until the end of the campaign in Bermuda. My answer was a no brainer.

AB: You did a lot of gym work I understand and bulked up quite a bit?

AM: I needed to get bigger and more powerful to be useful for a physical role onboard the boat. I dedicated a lot of time to the gym,

recovering well, and eating a lot of the right foods at the right times. I put on about 15 kilograms.

AB: At what stage did you learn you would be a cyclor and what sort of training did you do in preparation?

AM: It was pretty clear early on that I needed to focus on the lower body and smash out a lot of efforts on the bike. I had plenty of great advice from Hubert the ETNZ trainer, the sprint cyclist in the team Simon, and a couple other guys including a Cycling New Zealand coach. Endurance was my strength when I arrived at ETNZ, so my focus quickly switched to shorter intervals on the WattBike and lower reps in the gym to improve my power.

AB: What was your role on the boat in Bermuda?

AM: I was a 'Cyclor' and offside rake trimmer. My main roles were to help produce the hydraulic pressure to trim all the appendages and control the new daggerboard through manoeuvres.

even cooler. Auckland was special, but to then see the smile that the Cup put on the faces of all the kids down South was also something I will never forget. The whole experience was amazing.

Hopefully we were able to inspire another generation.

AB: What are your plans over the next 2-3 years leading up to the next cup.

AM: I will definitely be doing my best to be a valuable team member for defending the Cup in 2021. The beginning of an America's Cup cycle is very design-heavy though, so I will stay switched on by taking on other challenges. The Olympics is the other side to our sport that is incredibly high performance and I believe makes you a very good sailor. An Olympic campaign for Tokyo 2020 Olympics is definitely in my sights.

AB: Murrays Bay is recognised as one of the great nurseries for young sailors in New Zealand. You have come through their system, your family lived next door to the club for some AB: What do you put the amazing win down to? time. What is so special about the club?

AM: A massive team effort by a talented group of people. The AM: You get a variety of conditions training off Murrays Bay beach design team, engineers, boat builders, shore team, sailing team, which makes it a great place to learn to sail. I have vivid memories management. Everyone was doing everything in their power to make of wheeling my Laser out of the garage onto the beach, and our boat go fast in a short amount of time. The team was clever about being on the water training less than an hour after the school bell what they invested their time and money into, and were not afraid to ringing. That's pretty unique. design a boat that was on the edge.

AB: It looked like the entire team was pretty tight, was that the case?

AM: Yes, every department was willing to step it up when they came under pressure and do their job well. Everyone helped each other out when they could and that made for a very tight unit. I have a huge amount of respect for everyone in the team and the effort they put into making it a successful campaign.

AB: Is Pete Burling the best sailor in the world?

AM: Pistol is an insanely talented sailor. He is also extremely clever and understands every technical element to the design of what was a very complicated boat. Combining the two skills at his level makes him one of the best sailors in the world, in my opinion.

AB: Tell us about the aftermath of the win. What were the highlights of the celebrations for you?

AM: It was a very fun two weeks of celebrating, with the highlight for me being sharing the Cup around the country. It was special to see family, friends and fans line the streets of Auckland. Taking the Cup onto the water and seeing the floatilla of boats was unreal, the fact that everyone toughed it out through the downpour made it

AB: Do you have a sailing mentor or someone you particularly look up to in the sailing world?

AM: I respect a lot of the top sailors within the Olympic sailing scene, knowing how much effort it takes to be at the top of any Olympic class dinghy. I don't have a mentor as such, just a lot of good mates and competitors that I respect.

AB: You’ve done a bit of travelling around the world, what is your favourite destination to travel to outside of New Zealand?

AM: I enjoy going to places that have a lot of outdoor activities to offer. Lake Garda in Italy is up there on my list because of the endless water sports, great bike riding and amazing food.

AB: Do you have a favourite holiday spot in New Zealand?

AM: For the same reasons, I enjoy holidaying in the Bay of Islands or going south to Queenstown.

AB: Complete the following… In 10 years time I will be…

AM: …enjoying the current challenge, and looking back on previous challenges knowing I gave them 100%.

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The 2016 AIMES Awards winners, from left: Miller Christensen-Yule (Music/Singer-Songwriter); Joel Granger (Arts/Actor-Singer); Eliza McCartney (Supreme & Sport/ Pole Vaulter); Michael MacDonald (Education/Scholar-Engineer) Avalon Biddle (Judges Award/Motorbike Racer); Joe Bergin (Service to the Community). Absent from photo - Sian Simpson (Innovation/Entrepreneur).

22nd Annual North Harbour Club AIMES Awards Total grants to reach $2 million in 2017 In early August applications closed for the 22nd annual North Harbour Club AIMES Awards. Since inception in 1995, the North Harbour Club and CharitableTrust has awarded over $1.85 million worth of grants to youth achieving excellence in the North Harbour region. Grant totals make the North Harbour Club one of the largest donors to individuals in New Zealand.

With the presentation of this year's awards, this total will reach $2 million.

AIMES is the acronym for the categories that the awards cover: The Arts; Innovation; Music; Education; Sport and Service to the Community.

As has been the tradition, these awards will be presented to young people at a wonderful black tie dinner held in November.

Most often the North Harbour Club AIMES Awards Gala Dinner is held at the Bruce Mason Centre. This is the North Shore’s gala event of the year when the Bruce Mason Centre is transformed to fit with the event's theme. This year the gala dinner is being held on Saturday November 11th and will be attended by a crowd of 500 people. Entertainment at the dinner includes current and previous award winners.

“We are hugely proud of what the North Harbour Club and Charitable Trust has contributed to the region through the AIMES Awards,” says the current President Aidan Bennett. “The founders of the club established something that’s very special and, 22 years on, what they created is more relevant than ever. It is a thrill that it continues to go from strength to strength."

The awards are provided in three sections. The top awards

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(AIMES Awards) are for those aged between 14 and 25 years of age, recognising and rewarding their excellent achievements in their chosen category. One recipient is selected in each category, with an AIMES Awards Supreme Winner then being selected from these recipients. This supreme winner receives the Sir Peter Blake Trophy – a special trophy created some years ago to honour the club’s founding patron. In 2016, AIMES Award winners each received a grant of $15,000, with the supreme award winner getting a total of $30,000.

Since 2006, an AIMES Emerging Talent Award category has also run alongside the main awards. This recognises individuals aged between 14 and 25 years of age who display considerable promise in any of the above categories, many of whom go on to win main awards in following years. Our panel of judges will determine whether an applicant fits into the Emerging Talent or main AIMES Award section. In 2016, AIMES Emerging Talent Award recipients received a grant of $5,000 each.

In 2015, a Junior Excellence category was also added. This is exclusively for those applicants aged 10 - 13 years. Junior Excellence Award recipients each receive a grant of $3,000.

Making these annual awards is only possible due to the support of a wonderful family of AIMES Awards category sponsors: Arts, Sponsored by ASB; Innovation, Sponsored by Massey University; Music, Sponsored by Yamaha Home Entertainment; Education, Sponsored by Kristin School; Sport, Sponsored by AUT Millennium; Service to the Community, Sponsored by Albany Toyota; AIMES Emerging Talent Awards, Sponsored by Bellingham Wallace; Junior

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Excellence Awards, Sponsored by Library Lane (NZ Force Construction).

This list of AIMES Supreme Award Winners over the years demonstrates the spread of winners across all categories: 2016 Eliza McCartney (Sport/Pole Vaulter); 2015 Carl Hume (Education/Doctor); 2014 Ben Sanders (The Arts/Author); 2013 Ella Yelich O’Connor/Lorde, (Music/ Singer-Songwriter); 2012 Lydia Ko (Sport/Golfer); 2011 Richard Stebbing (Innovation/Biomedical Engineer); 2010 Jacko Gill (Sport/Shotput); 2009 Melissa Ingram (Sport/Swimmer); 2008 Tom Ashley (Sport/Board Sailor); 2007 Matthew Flinn (Education/ Law)); 2006 Joint Winners Rebecca Spence (Sport/Triathlete) & Juliette Haigh (Sport/Rower); 2005 Nodira Khoussainova (Innovation/Computer Scientist); 2004 Heather Brown (Innovation/Scientist); 2003 Kristen Darragh (Music/Singer); 2002 Terenzo Bozzone (Sport/Triathlete); 2001 Mark Robinson (Education/Scholar); 2000 Clarissa Dunn (Education/Scholar); 1999 Rainer Gibbons (Musician/ Trombone); 1998 Nathan Handley (Sport/Yachting); 1997 Philip Misur (Education/Doctor); 1996 Patricia Bolton (Arts).

ABOUT THE NORTH HARBOUR CLUB AND CHARITABLE TRUST The North Harbour Club is made up of 180 leaders in local affairs, business, education, sport and social development. These members, who are all residents or have their businesses in the North Harbour region, have, among other stated aims, the desire to promote excellence by encouraging and providing financial assistance to the young people of the region who are achieving excellence in their chosen field. This support is provided through the annual AIMES Awards programme.

The stated objectives of the club, which were set by the founders are: Maintain a Club of non-political character for Members to meet through regular lunches and social activities; Promote and develop local talent in the fields covered by the AIMES Awards; To support cultural, sporting and recreational activities in the North Harbour region; To foster a spirit of pride in the North Harbour region; To foster a 'good neighbour' and 'good citizen' ethos in the North Harbour region.

For more information visit: www.northharbourclub.co.nz

AIMES Awards Gala Dinner, Bruce Mason Centre, November 2016.

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HILTON BROWN SWIMMING NEWS

Getting ready for summer this spring!

Longer days filled with sunshine and warm temperatures mean one thing: swim season is near! Celebrate and make the most of this spring by preparing for summer swim safety with these three tips: 1. Practise water safety It’s imperative that your children know how to act appropriately in and around bodies of water. This includes walking — not running — around pools. In addition, make sure to talk to your children about how lifeguards help and to always swim with adult supervision.

Hilton Brown Swimming focuses on water safety during every lesson, with even more intensity during Water Safety Awareness Week — some truly awesome customer service!

2. Learn how to go underwater Not panicking when inadvertently going underwater is paramount, but when your children know how to hold their breath and go underwater it heightens their confidence in and around the pool, lake or ocean. Knowing how to go underwater is one of the things all children should know how to do in the water, and an important part of being safe in the water. Hilton Brown Swimming instructors utilise empathy and trust to help your children improve their swim skills and get those extraordinary results!

3. Understand basic swim strokes Obviously, your infant who just started swim lessons probably won’t be doing the backstroke across the pool this summer (but you never know!). But for older children who will be playing in the water, it’s helpful to have some knowledge of basic swimming strokes.

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This allows your little fish to practise how to swim and be able to safely move around in the water. Plus, knowing how to swim offers children great benefits that will stick with them for years to come.

Get ready for the summer swim season by signing your children up for swimming lessons at Hilton Brown Swimming! Our highly trained teaching staff cater for all ages of swimmers, from babies through to mini squad training, and adults too!

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MY DOG & ME: WITH ELIZABETH CAUNTER

Elizabeth & Letty In association with our good friends at DogHQ each month we meet Shore people whose four-legged family members add a great deal of joy to their lives. Our very own dog-lover Aidan Bennett (he has two doggies of his own he spoils – Olive a cocker spaniel and Maisie a French bulldog) loves the task of putting this monthly feature together. This month he talks with Elizabeth Caunter of Mairangi Bay about Letty, their very special family rescue dog.

AIDAN BENNETT: How long has Letty been part of your life?

ELIZABETH CAUNTER: Letty has been part of our lives since September 2015.

AB: What made you decide to get a rescue dog?

EC: Letty came to us through the fantastic Auckland Puppy Rescue, who rescued Letty and her littermates from squalid conditions. They were working with Chained Dog Rehabilitation & Rehoming NZ who managed to get the mother dog spayed so she wouldn't have more unwanted litters. When Letty arrived, she was so malnourished and small that the rescue thought she was part chihuahua! Now she's medium-sized and we have no idea of her breed. Two of her rescued brothers were fully tan, and the other looked like a Rottie! We do think she has herding dog heritage because of the white tip on her tail ("Shepherd's lantern") and her incredible ball focus.

AB: Is she your first dog? If not, tell us about your other dogs?

EC: Eddy and I both had dogs growing up, but our first dog as a family was a cute corgi mix puppy, Rascal. Sadly, Rascal passed away from complications during surgery to correct a fatal heart condition. We were devastated, but we knew we wanted to adopt again and give another dog the chance at a loving home.

AB: Do you have any other pets?

EC: We have a feisty long-haired Tortie called Candycane (a gift from Santa!).

AB: What do you love about Letty?

EC: Letty is whip-smart, with all the infectious energy and joy of a young dog, as well as gentle and loving. She's so fun to play with and great at intuiting new commands.

AB: Does she have any bad habits?

EC: Letty unfortunately developed severe anxiety after being attacked by another dog at nine months old, but she's come a long way thanks to positive reinforcement (we all trained ourselves to stop saying "No!" and instead direct her to what we wanted her to do) and through working with vet behaviourist Jess Beer.

AB: What are her favourite things to do?

EC: Letty lives for her soccer ball; she is incredibly fast, athletic and agile. She also loves a fierce game of tug and curling up with Lily on her special spot on the couch.

AB: How long has she been going to DogHQ and does she love it?

EC: Letty has been attending DogHQ since she was four months old.

Lilly, Elizabeth and Eddy with Letty.

Because she was already settled there before she was attacked, DogHQ became the only place she felt comfortable hanging out with other dogs. It's a treasure seeing her play with her doggy friends in the photos, and hopefully one day she'll be just as confident outside of DogHQ. AB: Does she love the beach and swimming?

EC: The first time Letty saw the water washing onto the sand, she was terrified! But now she's as confident as anything and splashes right out there just because she can. Plus, she loves to dig through the sand like a maniac!

AB: Any words of wisdom for other dog owners or prospective dog owners?

EC: We highly recommend adopting from a rescue, as they will carefully match you to a dog suited to your lifestyle and family.

Especially an adult or young adult dog – they'll already have established personalities, so you know exactly how well they'll fit into your family. Also, try ditching the word "no" (what does it teach your dog, anyway, besides "Uh-oh, I'm in trouble!") and adopting positive reinforcement and redirection – it's made such a difference in our lives to stop "growling" and start teaching. We have a close, loving bond with Letty, and Lily has learned so much about dog body language and respectful boundaries, which is so essential for kids and their safety around dogs. www.doghq.co.nz

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NEW DISCOVERY SET TO TRANSFORM BREAST CANCER TREATMENT A new technology developed by AUT Associate Professor Dong-Xu Liu could revolutionise the treatment of breast cancer and save many more lives than currently possible.

Breast cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in women worldwide, with more than 1.6 million new cases every year.

While research has played a critical role in reducing the mortality rate, the situation is complicated by different types of breast cancer responding to different forms of treatment.

Two thirds of breast cancer cases are classified as Estrogen Receptor (ER) positive, where tumours use estrogen to fuel their growth.

Currently the most effective form of treatment for these cases is endocrine therapy (blocking or reducing estrogen production).

Endocrine therapy has reduced the annual mortality rate (by 34% at 5 years and 9.2% at 15 years), but up to 50% of ER positive patients still fail to respond.

Globally, researchers have been searching for ways to identify nonresponders. Little progress had been made until Dr Liu discovered a breast cancer protein called SHON, an accurate biomarker for predicting which ER positive patients will respond well to endocrine therapy.

The discovery stands to transform clinical practice. Accurate prediction such as this could allow clinicians to practice more personalised breast cancer therapy, using biomarkers to select the right treatment for the right patient at the outset – and saving many women from exposure to ineffective and unnecessary toxic treatments.

In recognition of his work, Dr Liu was awarded the prestigious Merck Grant for Oncology Innovation in late 2017. In addition to his on-going research, he is also chairing the organising committee of

the AUT-hosted New Zealand Breast Cancer Symposium. This is New Zealand’s first breast cancer symposium, with a stated aim of uniting for a cure through research and helping women with breast cancer to live longer, and includes a day of free public workshops on Sunday 12 November.

Dr Liu continues to work on translating the SHON discovery into a clinical application that will improve the overall quality of life and life expectancy of breast cancer sufferers.

“I have friends who have suffered from breast cancer and it’s so sad,” he says. “It’s unfair that women over 45 are at a much higher risk of getting breast cancer while they’re still at an age to be a mother to young children or actively progressing their careers. That’s why I consider this work to be so important.”

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Pro Vice-Chancellor’s Perspective A major building programme is soon to commence on the AUT North Campus in Northcote, kicking off with a multi-million dollar health and biological sciences precinct. This involves relocation of the School of Science from AUT’s City Campus, a school with strengths in biomedicine, chemistry, food science, marine ecology, aquaculture and applied conservation. Co-location with sport science and a broad array of health sciences is intended to increase synergies between these fields, and produce a step change in multidisciplinary teaching, research and research application.

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depression, drug abuse, diabetes and dementia. Science provides tools to promote health, prevent illness and enhance treatment and rehabilitation. Ongoing innovation and widespread application is essential to improving the health of New Zealanders in coming years.

Science is also critical to meeting the challenges of climate change, sustainability, ecosystem functioning and fulfilling growing demands for quality food, water and clean energy. The sciences – especially the biological sciences – are expected All of the challenges we face as to play an increasingly important part in a country, indeed as a world, lifting exports in agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture and producing food, beverage and depend on science. fibre in ways that are more environmentally friendly.

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All of the challenges we face as a country, indeed as a world, depend on science. The precinct development is in line with government’s long-term vision for the role of science in society and the economy, as highlighted by the National Statement of Science Investment 2015-2025. It states, “…science plays a central role in creating opportunities and solving problems…our wellbeing, economy and environment will all benefit from greater application of new scientific knowledge.”

The health sector faces many challenges – rising public expectations, an aging population with more people living longer with chronic conditions, increased cultural diversity, health inequalities, growing resistance to antibiotics, rapid global spread of infectious diseases, and an epidemic of non-communicable diseases including anxiety,

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DESTINATION DEVONPORT

Devonport Business Association Dianne Hale shares the latest…

Dianne Hale

Update from the Chair

These months just seem to passing by far too quickly. With the AGM looming up, and with no manager in place as yet, it has put a lot of pressure on the Board to ensure that we meet the Council and legal requirements, but I am confident that everything is falling into place in a timely manner. A number of us are spending more hours than would normally be expected of board members fulfilling voluntary positions so we are all looking forward to the appointment of a new manager.

The DBA Board placed an advertisement in the Flagstaff seeking expressions of interest to fill the Manager Contract role.

We were fortunate to receive sufficient replies of a high standard from that, and we have since held interviews and by the time that this is printed, we will have offered the preferred candidate a contract.

Our recently retired manager, Judy Grieve, has been contracted to deliver our Glow event. Judy has the experience of managing the two previously held Glow events, along with the Clarence Open Street, last year. Planning is progressing well, and she has been ably supported by board member, Ken Davis.

The information centre continues to attract visitors, although at a reduced level during these colder winter months. The DBA Board really appreciates the dedication of the volunteers and their ongoing support. We are hoping to provide them with some equipment (laptop and printer) to assist in responding to the requests made by visitors seeking information. There is also an intention to hold a gathering, possibly at the Devonport Museum, to further express the appreciation of the board for their generosity of time.

The DBA Board really appreciates the dedication of the volunteers and their ongoing support.

Finally, after much chasing by our treasurer, we have managed to get the contractor back to maintain the lights in the palm trees adjacent to the library, and the DBA Board has also resolved to place lights in the palms outside the Esplanade.

The Esplanade management has generously agreed to allow the power to be taken from their source – thank you Grant and Kirsty.

The DBA Board has also written to the Devonport Takapuna Local Board asking that the trees in Victoria Road be replaced.

They have been in a decaying state for some time and are now all dead and do nothing to enhance the attractiveness of the street and heritage buildings. The DBA Board continues to maintain the flower barrels, although a few are maintained by the adjacent business and the board genuinely appreciates those who carry out that work.

I look forward to sharing the name of our new manager when I write the next column.

Dianne

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Community News

By Maria Teape – Devonport Community Coordinator, Devonport Peninsula Trust

Be prepared to laugh your socks off at the Takapuna Grammar School Comedy Night on Saturday 2nd September, 7:30pm, with comedians Paul Ego, Jeremy Elwood and Jamie Bowen. Cash bar and bring a plate of nibbles to share at your table. Tickets cost $30 and are available from the school office, Nord or pta-1@tgs.school.nz Devonport Rotary and Bayleys are holding the third Fine Homes Tour of Devonport on Friday 27 October from 9.30am to 4.30pm. The experience provides a fantastic opportunity to visit 10 Devonport homes of distinction, plus an extra bonus garden. Their target is to raise $40,000 to divide equally between the following charities: Dementia Auckland, Cure Kids, Plunket and Devonport Rotary Charitable Trust. Tickets will be on sale from 1st September at www.devonportrotary.co.nz/fht or Eventfinda.

Devonport Drama presents ‘Grimm Night’ by Geoff Allen. Experience all the Brother’s Grimm characters on one Grimm Night on Friday 15th September, 7pm and Saturday 16th September, noon and 4pm, at The Rose Centre. An exciting tale involving princesses, a wicked queen, dark woods and more! With special guest appearances by: The Wolf, The 12 dancing Princesses, four of the seven dwarfs, Wicked Gregory, The Witch, The Huntsman, the Magic Mirror, The Four Clever Sisters, the enchanted bear and a sleeping dragon. Plus introducing: Little Yellow & Blue Riding Hoods. Bookings, text 021 2624907 or gallen@clear.net.nz. All tickets the concession price of $10.

‘From The Peninsula’ will showcase the artwork of nine schools from the Devonport Peninsula from year 1 to year 13. Curated by Janie van Woerden of Lake House Arts Centre and Linda Sew Hoy, a member of the Takapuna Grammar Visual Arts department, the exhibition will fill The Lake House Arts Centre and create a visual identity for the peninsula schools. It will run from the 30th August to the 24th September, with an opening on Saturday 2nd September 12.30-3pm.

Want to plant some trees this spring? Join the upcoming planting/weeding day at Jutland Reserve (end of Jutland Road) on Sunday the 17th of September, 9.30 - 12.30, finishing with a free sausage sizzle. Meet at the Guide Hall at the top of the path - some equipment provided and bring a spade and gloves if you have them.

Further details are available at: https://www.facebook.com/ JutlandRestorationProject/ With the weather gradually warming up, a reminder that the Devonport Peninsula Trust has some funding available to encourage people living in the Devonport peninsula area (Devonport to Hauraki Corner) to get together with their neighbours to develop neighbourhood connections. For more information contact Maria on 09 445 9533 or email: maria@devonportpeninsulatrust.nz.

Noho ora mai Maria

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.

More money won’t necessarily result in a healthier nation

John Appleton

As I see it - by John Appleton Every three years when political parties fall over themselves trying to find ways to gain enough support to win the election, money that previously seemed to be in short supply suddenly becomes available.

When it comes to health, the dollar figures become ever larger as we hold on to the view that more must be better. While our rapidly expanding population does create additional demand, any sage observer must surely be wondering if by continuing on the same path we will ever achieve the goal of having a healthier nation.

Back in 1998, taxpayers fronted with $6 billion for health and now, in 2017, we are very close to $17 billion. Despite this massive expenditure, the waiting lists for surgery grow, patients are still sleeping in hospital corridors and demand for health care services is outstripping our ability to keep paying. It seems to me that our health system itself is sick. I wonder how anyone could think that we could anticipate a different outcome by simply doing what we have always done. The reason that our hospitals are filled to overflowing is that we have ever-increasing numbers of sick people.

Quite plainly, if our objective by spending $44 million every day is to have a healthier nation, the statistics certainly don’t suggest that we are even close to achieving this objective. The problem is that instead of promoting health and everything that is involved with keeping people out of the health system, we keep pouring money into the treatment of sickness.

As many a Grandma said ‘an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure’. Currently we are spending nearly $17 billion on the ‘cure’ side of the ledger and almost nothing on prevention. Rather than a health care system, what we have in reality is a disease care system.

Years of study and reading of the medical literature has convinced me that the goal of having a healthier nation will continue to elude us until we implement preventive measures and we give people the freedom to choose the type of health care that they want. This would necessitate allowing doctors

to use treatment options that they believe would achieve the best outcomes for their patients.

The Declaration of Helsinki 1964 (of the World Medical Organisation) states: “It is the mission of the physician to safeguard the health of the people. His or her knowledge and conscience are dedicated to the fulfillment of this mission. A physician must be free to use the most appropriate treatment if in his or her judgment it will result in the alleviation of suffering or the restoration of health or saving the life of the patient.”

Sadly, today, doctors who choose to practice along these lines using their knowledge and skill to find the best way to help a patient, can risk ridicule and censure by the Medical Council. In New Zealand we have the finest doctors and specialists in the world, but until we give them freedom to look beyond the pharmacology that they were taught in medical school and learn more about nutrition, and how to prevent the onset of disease, we will continue on the path we are on.

With an aging population, the need to consider preventive healthcare options becomes even more important. Nutritional interventions for heart disease, arthritis, diabetes infectious diseases and respiratory illnesses already exist and are based on simple biochemistry. Given that end of life care is so massively expensive one would think simple inexpensive interventions would be welcomed. Unfortunately these are not.

Until we start practicing health for people instead of health for profit nothing will change.

When it comes to health, we should not see the need for change as a threat but as a challenge that can be embraced in the best interests of all New Zealanders.

“Truth in all its kinds is most difficult to win; and truth in medicine is the most difficult of all.” - Peter Mare Latham (17891875 noted physician and surgeon).

More information: John Appleton 09 489 9362 appletonassoc@xtra.co.nz www.johnappleton.co.nz

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ARTS NEWS: LAKE HOUSE ARTS

Helen Riley-Diddin of Tinch Design Studio is our LHAC feature Shop Artist for September.

Shop Gallery Art with Heart Lake House Gallery Shop is a stylish Takapuna retail space with a twist. The store at Lake House has always been committed to showcasing local and national creatives but now there is a dedicated space to feature a new guest artist every month. Each artist is selected to complement the show in the main gallery and as the exhibition changes so do the works in the shop.

As the main gallery welcomes 'From the Peninsula' an exhibition representing seven schools from the Devonport area, Helen RileyDuddin, the talented woman behind Dunedin brand Tinch, takes over the store. Tinch has a wide range of cool products suitable for little ones as well as grown-ups. The brand is best known for its wall-scapes, fun magnets, and interactive surface applications which offer ever-changing scenes; halfway between art and play.

Tinch's products are available in both magnetic and re-stickable options to suit a diverse range of interior surfaces. The range is produced right here in New Zealand, from Helen's home studio, but her handmade pieces are sold all over the world.

That's not the only thing that's new at Lake House Gallery Shop. Tinch has also been joined by a number of new permanent stockists all carefully chosen for their creative eye and high-quality

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craftsman ship. You will now find silver Jewellery from Auckland brand Lily Griffin with a collection that is very feminine with a touch of New Zealand charm. Stylish and thought-provoking ceramics from Formed Function who make tableware inspired by carnivorous plants. They are also proud to represent illustrated prints and stationery for the talented Sophie Holt.

There are so many new things to see, make sure you stop by for a visit and keep an eye on Lake House's newsletter or Facebook page for more exciting announcements to come. Is it too early to talk about Christmas? Because Lake House has some grand ideas in the pipeline, so you might want to tip off Santa early.

And while you visit the Lake House Gallery Shop, stay for a coffee and treat at Lake House Cafe. The Gallery and Shop are open Tuesday to Sunday. Check our website for details.

Lake House Arts is easy access, straight off the motorway at Esmonde Rd onto Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna.

Open seven days. www.lakehousearts.org.nz.

ARTS NEWS: NORTHART

Heather Grouden, Untitled, 2017.

Tevita Latu, portraits, 2017.

Sharon Vickers photographed in front of her work 'ffwd no 5'.

Friends I haven’t met...

There is plenty to enjoy at Northart this month. Currently in the gallery ‘Radio and Design 1920 – 1950’, ‘Earth and Air’, an exhibition of ceramics and abstract painting by Heather Grouden and another solo show ‘Transforming’ by Gayle Forster. In addition, we have a group show by four artists - Bob Drake, Denice Symons, Biljana Snjegota and Ray Wilkinson - in gallery 4/5. In the window spaces, and hence visible to passers-by, are a series of drawings and works on paper from an exhibition held earlier in the year. These shows all close Wednesday 13 September.

Northcote Point artist Sharon Vickers opens a solo exhibition ‘ffwd’ a few days later, on Monday 18th (until 4 October). Sharon studied painting at AUT, graduating with a Masters of Art and Design (Visual Arts) in 2005. She has been a regular exhibitor at Northart since 2002 participating in more than 35 group and individual shows over that time. Her show, which has been six or seven years in the making, comprises 10 works, each made up of a number of separate images. Writing about her work she states: “ffwd 1- 10’ is a part of an ongoing exploration of time and place. I am interested in the way people record and document themselves in time, different perspectives and the resulting influence of memory. These paintings follow my waking hours on a ten day trip [in summer 2010-2011] around the South Island as a spectator and supporter of my son’s Formula Ford motor racing.

Using a disposable camera as a documentation tool, the works bring to focus the seemingly trivial aspects of life, the often

overlooked detail in one’s point of view that which lurks in the periphery.”

Revealed is a fragmentary narrative, a personal visual diary.”

‘Friends I haven’t Met’, a solo exhibition Tevita Latu, opens on the same day. Tongan-born Tevita attended to a local primary school, then Auckland Grammar before graduating with a BFA from the National Art School in Sydney Australia. Returning to Tonga, he established Seleka - a contemporary art group to assist underprivileged youth through various art-making, especially painting projects. His own work is heavily influenced by his interests in artists Basquiat and Picasso and he experiments with mixed media to portray people and events that are of interest and importance to him. While here, he will tutor free workshops for youth on Saturday 23 September. His visit to Northart, his exhibition and the workshops have been made possible through a grant from Creative Communities, Auckland.

North Shore resident, architect and enthusiastic traveller Peter Sheppard is exhibiting a series of photographs and sketch cards, as well as photo books linking people, places, and the built environment. ‘Cultural Travels with an Architectural Eye’ opens on Monday 25 and continues until 4 October.

Northart, Norman King Square, Northcote Shopping Centre 09 480 9633 022 102 2422 gallery@northart.co.nz Northart is supported by Auckland Council, Kaipatiki Local Board, the Birkenhead Licensing Trust and Lion Foundation.

Norman King Square, Ernie Mays Street, Northcote Shopping Centre Phone 09 480 9633 gallery@northart.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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EDUCATION: KRISTIN SCHOOL

Masterclasses at Kristin School Adolescent mental health has dominated the headlines in recent times and it seems everything we read as parents is aimed at concerns about soaring rates of anxiety, depression and other disorders amongst adolescents. It is very apparent there are significant challenges facing young people today that did not exist for the current generation of parents. At Kristin, we are committed to supporting student wellbeing but we also see the bigger picture and understand that wellbeing education is always most effectively delivered when there is a consistent approach to issues, both at home and at school. For us to do this, we also need to be confident enough to admit that we, as many, if not all, schools, are struggling with these issues and it is time to look at practical ways of dealing with them.

We have also recognised that the solutions will only work effectively if the causes - not just the symptoms - are properly identified and understood. Chris Jeffrey, who is Chair of the UK’s Headmaster’s Conference Wellbeing group, recently identified five key problem areas we are all collectively trying to solve: 1. The prevalence of mobile technology. Research suggests the ubiquity of mobile technology in their hands has seen our children’s attention spans diminishing, sleep patterns disturbed and that crucial ‘switch-off time’ all but destroyed. In a recent piece in New Philosopher, author DBC Pierre points out how human beings, who as a species have adapted over tens of thousands of years to cope with a flat-lined pace of change, are simply not wired to manage the unprecedented and sustained acceleration of recent times.

2. Social media. What are adolescents learning from this technology as they battle with the same challenges all teenagers have faced over time? For all the benefits, it means theirs is a world in which the visual and the ‘surface’ rule, via apps such as Snapchat and Instagram; a world where youngsters cannot seem to see through the fact that others’ carefully curated online personae are likely to hide the same insecurities and angst that they know too well within themselves.

3. Perfectionitis. Given that young people find it hard to look at technology through a critical lens that allows them to understand the judgements they make about others, it is no surprise that there has been a rise in perfectionism. It seems our girls, more than boys, are putting themselves under unrealistic pressure to live up to expectations of themselves and a life that is unobtainable. It is fascinating to see the recent story of Instagram model Essena O’Neil admit to her 600,000 followers the real story and pain behind her perfect pictures. We need more of that sort of honesty.

4. Parenting. The desire to be ‘perfect’ parents and give children a ‘perfect’ childhood is not helping. Michael Grose, Australian

Michael Grose, author of Spoonfed Generation and presenter of Kristin’s Masterclass on 21 September

parenting guru and the speaker at this term’s Kristin Masterclass event, claims in his latest book, The Spoonfed Generation, that such parenting ‘overcooks’ children and hinders the development of the independence, self-confidence and resilience needed for adulthood.

5. University policy. Perfection seems to have been increasingly demanded by universities whose standard offers have risen dramatically over the past few years. The big question here is: are students being put under more pressure than is necessary for universities to look more exclusive than they are?

One way in which Kristin has sought to nurture ever stronger relationships with the families of our students is through our termly community Masterclasses. The aim of these sessions is to engage regularly with parents, and indeed the wider local community, on a variety of wellbeing topics which affect the lives of adolescents and about which parents may wish to learn more.

Masterclasses in 2017 have included a session on the adolescent brain, a highly engaging session delivered by Nathan Wallis. In Term 2, Dr Lucy Hone spoke at length about the concept of resilience and how we can help develop it within children. The Masterclasses are a simple and effective way to engage parents and community in a key area of not only the school’s responsibilities but also all our responsibilities as role models to today’s youth.

As mentioned previously, this term we welcome Michael Grose, an Australian parenting expert, who will be speaking about his latest book, The Spoonfed Generation, and the importance of parents recognising children’s independence and understanding the vital stages to letting go. This Masterclass is on Thursday 21 September at 7pm, Kristin School Auditorium. It is a free event and seats can be reserved at www.eventfinda.co.nz.- search for ‘Kristin’.

Next term, we are very excited to announce we will be welcoming from New York, Dr Nicolas Kardaras, author of the bestselling book Glow Kids who will be talking KRISTIN SCHOOL about his research and findings on the science of screen SERIES addiction and what we can do in practical terms to help our young people with this increasing problem. Bookmark this Masterclass event which will take place on Monday 20 Michael Grose – author of bestseller Spoonfed Generation and November 2017, 7pm, Kristin founder of Parenting Ideas is one of Australia’s leading parenting School Auditorium. Check educators – explaining the importance of children’s independence www.kristin.school.nz for and the vital stages to letting go. updates.

We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming Masterclass events and THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER / 7PM / KRISTIN SCHOOL AUDITORIUM welcoming you into the Kristin Reserve your FREE seat at: www.eventfinda.co.nz learning community.

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Kristin Forensics Camp Students from schools all over New Zealand participated in a student-led five day long camp at Kristin. The Forensics camp attracted large numbers of Y6 -Y10 students to participate as detectives throughout the five days. Teams of controllers (those responsible for writing the cases and preparing evidence the detectives work on) and logicians (those responsible for the logistics of the camp AKA booking classrooms, preparing food, organising detective groups et. cetera) worked hard every Sunday for just over a term leading up to camp ensuring it would run smoothly.

Early in the morning on Tuesday 11th of July excited students arrived at Kristin. They were very excited, and not only did they show up well-dressed and early, but also very eager to get started.

Because their controllers had committed their Sunday afternoons to writing elaborate and difficult murder mystery style cases and preparing evidence like bloody knives and guns, they began their cases immediately. The detectives were grouped into their teams of three or four to solve these cases. Equipped with their detective kits, they settled into their classrooms and began the task of finding “who dunnit”. The detectives had all sorts of advanced resources available to them to assist with their cases. A comprehensive crime database was utilised by the students, providing them with critical information such as addresses and physical appearances. The science labs were also open; the detectives enjoyed making great use of the high-tech microscopes and fingerprinting technology.

Detectives were constantly being supplied with evidence like knives, interviews, and bleach bottles to test for fingerprints and other clues. Some of this evidence was relevant to the case but some deliberately led them astray in the form of red herrings. As a break from their long, but nonetheless exciting work, the logistics team fed the camp an assortment of food, and made sure detectives were re-energised and willing to continue with their cases.

During the week the detectives had a series of speakers whose real life jobs involved solving crimes. Detective Peter Litherland spoke to the students about the role of a detective in the police force and what it takes to solve a crime. Forensic scientist Jennifer Howarth from Environment Sciences and Research (ESR) discussed her role in forensic science, and explained the difference to what is seen on television programmes and the actuality of her job. Independent forensic scientist Dr Anna Sandiford gave the participants an insight into the world of forensic investigation for

the defence, including some very humorous accounts of some of the quirks of the job, and cases she had worked with. Dr. Sandiford also outlined some of the qualifications required to become a forensic scientist. These speakers inspired the detectives to keep digging for the evidence required to find their culprit, and gave everyone, controllers and logisticians included, something to aspire towards, should they choose to continue in this line of work.

After three days of critical thinking and collaborating, the detectives were ready to take their cases to the court. The Kristin Middle School learning centre became the Kristin High Court, with professional judges and lawyers. Detectives put themselves into the shoes of a prosecutor, and began collating their evidence for the court. Dr Rod Fee even gave the detectives a ‘Court Crash Course’, and gave the detectives an insight into the life of a lawyer.

The courts were open for parents to listen in on, and look at all the work that went into the camp. The detectives enjoyed questioning witnesses, defending the innocent, and poking holes in each other's cases.

The week long Kristin Forensics camp ended up being a huge success within the participants. Almost all participants wanted to get involved with it again the next year, and highly recommend it.

From bloody knives to dusting fingerprints, playing the lawyer to linking to clues, the Forensics camp was an action-packed fun-filled week.

We look forward to seeing many of the students back next year for the 2018 Kristin School Forensics Camp.

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Westlake Brain Bees Rise to the Challenge Fourteen Year 11 brains were put to the test recently in the North Island Finals of the Australian-New Zealand Brain Bee Challenge (ABBC). Westlake Girls have an impressive track record at this event and this year was no exception with a team of four Westlake students coming second.

ABBC is an international competition which encourages Year 11 high school students to learn about the brain and its functions, the latest discoveries in neuroscience research and the exciting career opportunities that exist in this area. Students are required to study topics such as the formation of the brain and neurological disorders, sleep and sleep disorders, and learning and memory. Competing against almost 200 budding brain bees from high schools throughout the North Island, students were quizzed on topics such as brain anatomy, aging, stress, memory and diseases to determine the North Island’s ‘best brains.’

Students are required to study topics such as the formation of the brain and neurological disorders…

Westlake’s Team One (Vianne Syyap, Xiaole Zhan, Sophie Hindley and Chiwen Liu) narrowly missed out on first place by

Team One Brain Bees: Vianne Syyap, Chiwen Liu, Sophie Hindley and Xiaole Zhan.

just one point with Sophie also coming fourth in the individual event. In addition to taking home individual prizes, the team earned a 55-inch Sony TV for the school. Students also had time during the day to tour the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences and explore the labs, lecture rooms and learning centre, gaining a fascinating insight into the human brain and the study of neuroscience.

Top Award for Talented Songwriter The extraordinary musical talent of Year 11 international student May Zeng has earned her first place in Play it Strange’s Lion Foundation Songwriting Competition, founded by CEO Mike Chunn. The competition provides a platform for secondary school students to explore the craft of songwriting and over the years it has produced artists such as Annah Mac, Kimbra, and Graham Candy. The standard of entries into the competition is high and this year there were a record number of more than 300 entries nationwide.

May first came to Mike Chunn’s attention in early August when he judged Westlake Boys and Girls’ inaugural Noteworthy event which showcased original material written and performed by students from both schools. Her unique and creative song ‘Different’ earned her the Noteworthy award for Most Effective Song by a Solo Artist. As winner of the Lion Foundation songwriting competition, May receives a Rockshop retail voucher to the value of $1000 and a Making Tracks grant from NZ On Air for recording, video production and marketing.

May receives a Rockshop retail voucher to the value of $1000 and a Making Tracks grant from NZ On Air for recording, video production and marketing.

This is what the Lion Foundation Songwriting Competition panel of judges said about May’s song: “Different has very cool elements.

It kicks off with a neat vocal hook, in the background but relevant.

Then the verses roll out and we are taken on a journey. The lyric

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May Zeng pictured with Mike Chunn and Music teacher Mrs Konings

evolution is quite riveting. We feel – well – sympathy? And then the chorus. ‘Please Shut Up!’ A very cool, polite proclamation.

Ironic? Urgent? Dismissive? We all make our own conclusions. It’s a concise, well-structured, contemporary song. It’s bold.”

May will be making an appearance on Seven Sharp in September with a professional recording of her song. She will also be performing at the Federal Street Deli on 24 September at 6:30pm with fellow students from Westlake Girls, Gnesyer Gomez and Eimear Kelly.

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Milford School students having fun under the Westlake 'cloud'.

Physical Education in Action For the last few years, Westlake Girls High School and Milford School have been working collaboratively in the area of Physical Education. It is a great opportunity to make connections in our local community and for both groups of students to gain something special from this experience. One of our Year 13 PE students, Sydney Clough writes: “As part of the Year 13 Physical Education and Physical Education for Life courses, we had the opportunity to work with Milford School’s Year 2 and 3 primary students. Our aim was to engage them in being physically active, while also experimenting with various leadership styles.

We gathered information early on about the Milford primary students so that we could create sessions that were not only age appropriate but were also engaging and interesting for them. The activities we planned were designed to develop more than just physical skills, such as working cooperatively with others, making decisions, developing concepts of fair play, and encouraging and supporting others.

Each of our leadership groups had set some objectives which we wanted to achieve by the end of our five sessions with the students; for many, it was to create a fun and enjoyable environment around physical activity. From the countless cheekto-cheek smiles on the young students’ faces, it was clear that we were all very successful in achieving this. In the words of one student, ‘I loved playing games with you and sharing the things I did with you. Thank you for coming to our school.’

For their last session the Milford primary students, teachers and parents visited Westlake Girls for a fun circuit of activities that we had planned. The young students were excited by coming to our school and doing a session under the ‘Cloud’.

Head Prefect Sydney Clough with Milford School students.

It was sad to finish our last session with the Milford primary students because we had built such strong connections with them. This experience was a great opportunity not only to have a positive influence on the young students, but also to work out which leadership style was most effective and suited us best – something invaluable that we can apply to our lives outside of this unit of work.”

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EDUCATION: ROSMINI COLLEGE

Bugsy Malone

A Splurging Success!

Bugsy Malone Cast

Sean Farrell as Dandy Dan.

Fat Sam's Gang.

In Prohibition-era New York, rival gangsters Fat Sam and Dandy Dan are wreaking havoc with the help of custard pies and splurge guns. Into the midst of this chaos, penniless exboxer Bugsy Malone falls for aspiring singer Blousey Brown...

Rosmini College, in conjunction with Carmel College, presented their school production of the slapstick musical comedy, 'Bugsy Malone' in early August. The show was directed

by Margaret-Mary Hollins and Matthew Kereama, produced by Brenda Smith (who was ably assisted by Maree Kereama, Jane Sweeting and Jennifer Herbst), stage managed by Karen Ashton with the music directed and performed by Ewa Kus, Matthew Kereama, Zac Johns and students from the two Colleges.

Former Rosmini Head Boy, Matthew Kereama says: “It brings me great joy to see Rosmini and Carmel College working together and witnessing these talented actors develop over the past four months. It was particularly rewarding for me working alongside such a talented director as Margaret-Mary Hollins. Nancy Schroder our choreographer deserves a special mention for her vision resulting in our polished and highly entertaining dance routines.

“I was also very impressed with the outstanding talent of the Bugsy band. It was a great experience with such a fantastic collective of creative minds working tirelessly behind the scenes on set design, lighting and costume making this production

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Caitlin Green as Tallulah, centre, with the Grand Slam Girls.

possible. Most importantly, I thank the students involved for their dedication and commitment.”

Ben Bowden who played Bugsy Malone, adds: “Everyone had the will to put on a great show, and I think that showed.”

Sean Farrell who played Dandy Dan said: “The amount of effort put in by the cast and crew was immense, and we had so much fun in the process. The fact that the show was so well-received is the icing on the cake!”

Scott Maloney who played Fat Sam added: “The highlight of the show for me was the opportunity to showcase to the local community what talent we have in the performing arts at Rosmini, the sheer talent that was displayed across the board was incredible to see.” Jane Sweeting describes the cast as ‘an amazing family' who worked incredibly hard over many months.

She said: “It was great to see their personal growth and the camaraderie between year groups and the Colleges.”

Caitlin Green who played Tallulah also describes the cast as ‘a big family’ and she enjoyed watching each performer's confidence grow. Sam Kiriyakos who played a number of roles in the show concluded: “The highlight of the show would have to be just getting to know and perform with such a great cast.”

Rosmini College wishes to thank its sponsors: Fuji Xerox, Tindall Foundation, Signcraftsmen, Ed Timmings, the Antonio-Rooney Family and Recreational Services.

Basketball Success Continues Basketball has continued its success at Rosmini College with a record number of 12 athletes selected for 2017 New Zealand basketball teams. Two former students have also been picked to play for the Tall Blacks.

From July until recently, all 12 players have travelled overseas to wear the black singlet. U16 representatives Terence Abdon and Thomas Morgan competed in Melbourne with the development team while Cian Emery, Taine Murray and Reihana Maxwell-Topia competed in Perth at the U16 Australian Championships.

Mitchell Dance and Marvin Williams-Dunn have returned from the Philippines after playing for the U17s. The boys will head away with the team later in the year for the FIBA Oceania Champs in the hope of securing New Zealand a top four spot to play in the 2018 World Championships.

Will Heather

Kruz Perrott-Hunt

From July until recently, all 12 players have travelled overseas to wear the black singlet.

Kruz Perrott-Hunt and Peter Jenkins travelled to Guam to represent the U18 age group at the FIBA Oceania Championships.

William Heather attended the FIBA 3x3 World Cup in China with the U19 age group.

In addition, former Rosmini students Tohi Smith-Milner and Derone Ruakawa have recently performed with distinction for the Tall Blacks at the FIBA Asia Cup in Lebanon.

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EDUCATION: WESTLAKE BOYS

Finn Kennard-Campbell and Connor Bell with their Commonwealth Youth Games medals

Commonwealth Gold for Two Westlake Boys Westlake Boys is proud to have two students who recently won gold medals at the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games in the Bahamas.

Year 13 student, Finn Kennard-Campbell, took first place in the 50m backstroke in a time of 26.18. He also won a silver medal in the 4 x

Training at altitude at Iten, Kenya.

100m mixed medley relay, and a bronze in the 100m backstroke.

Year 11 student, Connor Bell, who has only just turned 16, won gold in the discus with a throw of 63.17m. We look forward to watching these two athletes in the future!

Racing in the African heat.

Distance Runners Travel to Africa During the July school holidays a group of 17 Westlake distance runners had the trip of a lifetime to Kenya and South Africa.

The main focus of the trip was to visit St. Patrick’s High School in the Kenyan town of Iten. This school has produced 26 world champions and sits at 2,450m above sea level. Here they spent time with some of the most prominent distance runners in the world, including marathon champions Dennis Kimetto, Abel Kirui and Helah Kiprop, who each signed Westlake running vests.

They also met legendary coach, Brother Colm O’Connell, who coached Olympic and world champion David Rudisha, and the students were thrilled to receive a pair of David’s spikes and a Kenyan running singlet that he wore at the Olympic Games in Rio. Up close and personal with a cheetah!

The boys learned a great deal, training and racing at altitude and enjoyed spending time with the local people in the village.

In South Africa they enjoyed three days in the Kruger National Island and Table Mountain in Cape Town.

Park, spotting the 'Big Five', and visited an elephant sanctuary and The students are greatly indebted to their coach, Theuns lion and rhino park, where they were able to interact with elephants, Strydom, for organising the trip and his unwavering commitment to lion and cheetah cubs. They also visited Langa Township, Robben Westlake running.

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From Rainforests to Reefs Rainforest, coral reefs, culture and conservation – the Biology Conservation trip to Fiji in July had it all. A group of 10 students spent two weeks experiencing the local culture and working with scientists in rainforest and marine sites.

Staying initially in village homestays, they participated in many traditional activities, from coconut milk and oil preparations to mat weaving, earth oven (lovo) cooking, Surveying a coral reef. copra cutting and the traditional kava ceremony.

After this immersion in the local culture, the group trekked through the jungle to a camp in the heart of the rainforest. Here they spent five days working on several projects, including setting pit-fall traps to catch lizards and skinks, erecting mist nets to catch and monitor birds, surveying plots of rainforest and surveying rivers for tiny water mites.

Next stop was the marine site, where the group took an ecology course, learning how to identify a wide range of marine species, and spotting them while surveying the ocean on scuba diving adventures.

All the activities in both locations were led by expert scientists, passionate in their fields, and the students learned about the conservation efforts being undertaken and the threats to the flora and fauna in the area.

Working with scientists in the Fijian rainforest.

Taking part in the traditional kava ceremony.

Premier Squash Team Hat-Trick The Westlake Premier Squash team have become New Zealand Secondary Schools National Champions for the third consecutive year.

Despite losing their first two matches in the final against Waikato’s St. Paul’s Collegiate A, the team rallied.

Captain, Matthew Lucente, led an impressive comeback with a straightsets win, followed by a gritty win by Tom Taylor. It was left to New Zealand U17 No. 1, Gabe Yam, to win his match and with it the title, which he did in straight sets.

Zonal Ali, Akil Afghan, Gabe Yam, Jono Beazley, Jien Lim, Tom Taylor and Matthew Lucente

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'Behind Closed Doors' Close to 90 Long Bay College students participated in the 2017 Smokefree Stage Challenge at the ASB Theatre in Auckland.

Dreamt up by the ever creative Year 13 student Jode Lee, the performance has taken three years of planning.

The theme for Long Bay College’s performance centered around domestic violence; the idea that New Zealand as a society is not doing enough to combat it within its homes. Taking on such a hardhitting theme proved to be a huge task for all involved.

The cast and crew spent most of the year choreographing and devising movement for more than 70 performers, planning, painting, and constructing a 2.3m set, as well as sewing endless costumes. The months of hard work were certainly worth it though, with the performance being awarded eight awards: Excellence for Soundtrack, Excellence in Drama, Excellence for Visual Enhancement, Excellence in Choreography, Excellence in Performance Skill, Excellence in Stage Use, Excellence for Concept, and Excellence for Set Design.

Exploring Melbourne’s Art Scene Art students from Long Bay College have been left inspired following their recent trip to Melbourne.

A group of 15 Visual Art and Art History students attend the Van Gogh ‘Seasons’ exhibition hosted by the National Gallery of Victoria. An action packed itinerary also ensured they made the most of their time abroad attending street art and architecture tours around the CBD, visiting the Australian Centre for Moving Image and an exhibition called ‘Top Designs’ showcasing the best of Australian Secondary School students’ design work at the Melbourne Museum. Evening adventures included riding Melbourne’s Sky Observation Wheel, attending different productions including ‘Circus OZ – Model Citizens’ and seeing the Broadway musical ‘Aladdin’ at Her Majesty's Theatre.

After four days of navigating the trams and streets of Melbourne, the group returned home with their art tanks well and truly filled.

Student Successes

• Nia Wallace has been named Para Swimmer of the Year at the Coast Swim Club • Cayley Davidson Rowell has received a Pat Hanly Creativity Award at a ceremony held at Auckland Art Gallery.

• Year 11 students Caitlyn Scott and Alice Oh, along with Thomas

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Big Year For LBC Volleyball Captain The captain of the Long Bay College Senior Boys Volleyball team has recently returned from competing in the international section of the US High Performance Championships with the NZ Junior Men's Under 20A side.

Jordan Laumatia Drabble travelled to Fort Lauderdale, Florida with the New Zealand representative team which competed in the International Section of the competition against national age group teams from USA and Canada, as well as top representative teams from many US states across America. Jordan’s team had many close matches and finished a commendable 16th in this huge tournament.

Jordan and Long Bay College team member Felipe Rossi were both selected for the Auckland Secondary School Tournament team and for the North Harbour Under 20 Men’s A team which won the Inter Provincial Tournament in Wellington in May this year.

Felipe Rossi was named Most Valuable Player at this tournament.

The Long Bay College Senior Boys Volleyball team had a hugely successful 2017 season winning the North Harbour Super League, gaining 4th place at the 2017 Auckland Volleyball Championships and 9th place at NZSS National Tournament.

Csizmadia from Rosmini College, won the Catalyst Science Competition at AUT • Brendan Bekker (Year 12) came 1st place in the Junior Men’s Intl. Trampoline at the 2017 North Island Trampoline Championships

EDUCATION: PINEHURST SCHOOL

Pinehurst Golf Team to represent at the New Zealand Nationals On the strength of their performance last term, the Pinehurst Golf Team has been invited to represent the North Shore in the New Zealand Nationals, being played in Hastings. This is a great achievement and honour as there are only two schools representing Auckland, the other team being Saint Kentigerns, which is representing South Auckland. They will be playing at the Hawkes Bay Golf Club which will be very challenging and we would like to wish them all the best of luck.

Eujin Kang, Sung Jin Yeo, Steve Geach Su Bin Wui, Jae Woo Son

and open minds

Mid Bays Hockey CHAMPIONS AGAIN in 2017 On a sunny Wednesday morning, our Mid Bays Hockey Boys & Girls defended their title yet again against some very competitive teams from Browns Bay, Murrays Bay and Pinehill schools. With a home advantage at the new turf at Pinehurst, our boys team had 3 outstanding, convincing wins, finishing first in the boys division. Our girls team was also undefeated, but with a draw in the first game, finished narrow runners up on countback to Browns Bay in the girls division. Overall our teams were the winning school on the day, retaining the Mid Bays trophy for Hockey yet again! Thanks to coaches Dave Peebles (Boys) and Carol James (Girls), and to our Junior College Umpires Brooke, Jaimie, Freddie and William who did a fabulous job on the day. Thanks also to Mrs Lindsay for organising and running this event..

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Sir Peter Blake mural.

The influence of past pupils

With Takapuna Grammar School's 90th reunion weekend not far away - October 20th - 22nd - we take a look at two of our inspiring past pupils.

During the Term 2 holidays, a group of IB and NCEA Visual Art students got together with ARTS HOF, Mr Francis Potter, and painted a Sir Peter Blake mural. The idea had been talked about for a while, but with the winning of the America's Cup we were reminded of the amazing contributions Sir Peter made to our society, and as a former student, how pertinent it would be to have a mural somewhere on the building named after him.

We are very happy with the location and the students really had a great experience making some public art. Natasha Willis, Caitlin Killick, Ella McLeod, Nick Svensen, Rosa Oliver, Grace Colebourn and Lucy Anderson produced a wonderful result and we look forward to

Henry Longstaff with some aspiring student leaders.

painting another one of our alumni soon.

Our Sir Peter Blake Leadership Week mentor this year was Henry Longstaff. When he left school Henry began work as a chef and then joined the Navy as a chef before moving into logistics and being nominated for Sailor of the Year, coming second. It is special to have an articulate, wise, inspiring former student return to school to work with some of our student leaders, especially in the same week as celebrating the return of the America’s Cup.

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CARING FOR YOUR CAR: WITH CAR-FE

Rob Bonnici is the Car Guy. Rob lives, eats and breathes car cleaning products and services.

Having a background in chemicals, car cleaning products and now owning a seven day a week car cleaning and grooming centre, he is without a doubt the most passionate and the most knowledgeable car guy in New Zealand. Rob, along with his wife Siobhan, owns Car-fé facing the motorway in Barry’s Point Road, Takapuna. Rob is more than happy to help you out with any car cleaning issues. Email: Carfe.takapuna@xtra.co.nz or Phone 09 488 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: Poor 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: Poor resistance to acid: Acid is found in our rainfall, bore water and also in bird droppings which 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 the summer period, 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 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 leave it 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 09 488 7000.

TAKAPUNA 87 Barrys Point Road, Takapuna carfe.takapuna@xtra.co.nz – 488 7000

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EDUCATION: DIANA PATCHETT, KRISTIN SCHOOL

Kristin Junior School's Principal, Diana Patchett.

The early years count brain development

Diana Patchett

There is no doubt that the human brain is an incredible organ but compared to our other organs, it is a bit slow to get going. Our heart, liver, skin, even the little pineal gland, are all ready to do their life’s work from Day One, whereas current research confirms that full maturation of the human brain takes on average 26 years.

The first 1,000 days of life – from conception to age three – are the critical and singular window of opportunity in ensuring a positive outcome. During this period, children’s brains can form 1,000 neural connections every second. A three-year-old’s brain is twice as active as that of an adult and the connections their brain makes during this time are the building blocks of their future.

Genetics have minimal influence in the realisation of brain potential - Einstein’s children had the same start in life as most of our children. Genes may have a strong influence but they do not dictate outcomes, our genes interact with the environment to determine outcomes. Brain development is all about data gathering in those first few years, and then it takes time to refine the networks and connections that will set us up for life.

An investment in the early years will pay dividends for us all, especially the child, well into the future.

This first three years is a period of unprecedented social, cognitive, and physical growth. A positive early childhood experience during these critical 1000 days can ensure optimum development in health and well-being that will endure throughout life.

In days gone by, our scientific understanding was limited to dissecting non-living brains to try and get a handle on just what was going on inside our skulls. Plunket nurses would certainly have known things were happening as they diligently recorded the rapidly changing head circumference of babies and children.

Indeed, our newborn brain weighs about 370g, growing to 1200g by three years of age, just 200g short of our adult brain mass.

Now, with the advent of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), we can produce high quality two or three-dimensional images of brain structures and witness the incredible activity of the brain in real time. What we now know is the incredible neurological stimulus of ‘face time’ and that the number of words spoken to a child by their primary caregiver in the first year of life is the strongest indicator of future ‘success’. This has led to a global movement to focus attention and resources on the early years.

The early years count, so let’s rally as a community to do our best for this age group of children. An investment in the early years will pay dividends for us all, especially the child, well into the future.

ELECTION INFORMATION: WHERE TO VOTE

Voting in the 2017 General Election North Shore You’ll be able to vote at the following locations in your community. For a full list of voting places, check your EasyVote pack, visit www.elections.org.nz or call 0800 36 76 56.

Advance Voting

Electorate Headquarters, 6-10 The Strand, Takapuna Weds 6- Fri 8 Sep 9am – 4pm Mon 11 – Fri 15 Sep 9am – 6pm Sat 16 – Sun 17 Sep 9am – 4pm Mon 18 – Wed 20 Sep 9am – 6pm Thurs 21 Sep 9am – 8pm Fri 22 Sep 9am – 4pm Devonport Community House, 32 Clarence St, Devonport Sat 16 Sep 9am – 4pm Mon 18 – Fri 22 Sep 9am – 4pm Milford Shopping Centre, 143 Kitchener Rd, Milford Sat 16 Sep 9am – 5pm Sun 17 Sep 10am – 5pm Mon 18 – Fri 22 Sep 9am – 5pm Sunnynook Community Centre, Cnr Sunnynook and Sycamore Rd, Sunnynook Sat 16 Sep 9am – 4pm Mon 18 – Fri 22 Sep 9am – 4pm Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 11 Hastings Rd, Mairangi Bay Sat 16 Sep 9am – 4pm Mon 18 – Fri 22 Sep 9am – 4pm

Overseas Voting

If you are going to be Overseas during the voting period go to www.elections.org.nz for information on how to vote from overseas.

Request a Postal/Takeaway Vote

Before election day you can: • Go to an advance voting place and you will be given a declaration form to complete and your voting paper or telephone Kate Casey Returning Officer 09 489 4858 Mon to Fri, 9.00am to 4.00pm.

Postal and Takeaway votes can be requested at any time from now.

Votes will be posted from Wednesday 3 September.

Please note: • Postal votes must be post marked on or before Friday 22 September and received at: North Shore Electoral Headquarters, PO Box 331443, Takapuna 0740 No later than 12pm on Wednesday 27 September.

• Takeaway votes must be received in any Voting Place no later than 7.00pm on Election Day, Saturday 23 September.

You must allow time for postal services.

Election Day

As shown in your EasyVote pack, or online at elections.org.nz or Freephone 0800 36 76 56.

Sat 23 September: 9.00am to 7.00pm.

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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.

Ready, Fire, Aim “In the past 15 years that I’ve been working, I’ve called myself “a blind man riding on the back of a blind tiger. Those experts riding horses, they all fell. We survived because we worried about the future. We believed in the future. We changed ourselves” - Jack Ma (Alibaba's visionary-in-chief).

Sometimes in life we get presented with opportunities or we have thoughts and we’ve just got to go for them on what we positively feel and believe rather than wait for the perfect time. Earlier this year I was sitting around with my good friend Joe. Joe has done incredible things in business and always wanted to be a speaker, a coach, a mentor. I’ve never seen him operate in any of these capacities but every time I am around him I feel inspired and appreciate his unique and inspired ways of looking at the world. I trusted my gut and was impressed by the fact that as soon as he decided he wanted to be a speaker he had a speaking gig one month later in Los Angeles at an event with 500+ leaders from the freighting world. Joe is the master of shooting then aiming and in this fast moving world it is this that creates the perfect result – a journey of discovery. If we always do what we know, then we don’t know what we could become.

As soon as Joe and I saw the potential of working together we dreamt the dream of what we could achieve… working in Los Angeles and New York. With that we bought our tickets and simply worked backwards from the most desired result which in turn formed the company ‘Perception Lab’, saw us presenting at a conference in New Zealand, organising meetings and establishing events. At the time this column is published we will be in the United States of America doing things we’ve never done together in a place we’ve never been together, but driven by a vision we truly believe in: ‘enhancing what people see’.

Is this scary? Heck yes. But from the words of Alibaba's Jack Ma maybe trusting what we know rather than been able to see everything is our biggest strength; in worrying about what we don’t have we’ve grown greater confidence in what we do have (it’s the only option). We started with the future we believed in and everything else fell into place. Along the way not everything has worked but through trial and error comes innovation and change and it is these things that keep us all on the edge, and on the edge rather than on the plateau, on the tiger rather than on the horse is a more exciting place to be.

So what does it look like when we all embrace those opportunities that are in front of us today and while we desire a successful result as a true measure of our efforts, it is the ride or the journey that builds our everyday life and provides excitement for the hour, day, week, month, year ahead.

Enjoy your awesomeness.

New Partners at YES Disability Resource Centre The Blind Foundation is moving into the YES Disability Resource Centre, establishing a base here on the North Shore. This is exciting news for people with sight impairments north of the bridge. The Foundation provides practical and emotional support for Kiwis who are blind or have low vision, helping them face the future with confidence. We look forward to welcoming them officially on 1st October. Meanwhile we have builders and plumbers in at YES giving us a spruce up ready for our new house mates.

Not just The Blind Foundation but also Achilles NZ joins the House. We are welcoming Achillies NZ new North team to YES, hot-desking and joining the ever-growing groups of providers that can ensure people with disabilities and their families living in Auckland North West have easy local access to these amazing services.

The Foundation provide practical and emotional support for Kiwis who are blind or have low vision…

Yes Disability Resource Centre is a first stop shop for information for the one in four new Zealanders living with a disability, their family / whanau and caregivers. We’re called ‘Yes’ because in a moment of need people are looking for an answer and if we don’t have the answer then we we’re going to do what New Zealanders are famous for and innovate. Our team believes everyone is entitled to dream and to fulfill that dream.

Yes Disability Resource Centre. Phone 09 414 5360, info@yesdisability.org.nz or by visiting our website www.yesdisability.org.nz

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

Contact Cam 02111 26 598

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LIFE LESSONS: WITH LIFE EDUCATION TRUST

Growing up isn’t always easy Growing up in part determines who you are and who you’ll be as an adult. Behaviours developed during childhood and early adolescence can be predictors of adult behaviours.

A couple of issues happening in our society Christine at this time are a cause for concern: Meyer-Jones One in nine children (aged 2-14) are obese.

This statistic comes from the New Zealand Health Survey 2015/16.

New Zealand has the worst youth suicide rate in the developed world. This comes from a UNICEF report card.

I’m sure, like me, you dislike reading these statistics — especially about youth suicide. With regards to the obesity problem, while disturbing and frustrating, it’s usually obvious when someone is overweight, and so can be helped with education and dietary assistance. At Life Education the children are taught about food and nutrition. They learn how food gives them energy and helps them grow and how their body digests it. They learn the variety of nutrient-rich foods needed every day, what a balanced diet looks like and how to read packaging.

Dealing with the youth suicide rate is so much harder and not entirely our domain but as it is a very topical subject at the moment, I felt it important for you to know that we do tackle issues that assist young people to develop healthy self esteem and to learn resilience.

Our Identity and Resilience programme helps children gain confidence in their own identity and how they fit in — a challenge that comes with growing up. Children learn about feelings and emotions, and that they are special and unique and it is ok to be different. Value is placed on the idea that each individual’s personality makes them unique and it shapes how they make decisions and respond to situations.

Our Relationship and Communities programme focuses on connecting and relating to others. Lessons look at friendships and relationships as well as the need to show respect and consideration for others. Children learn about leadership and teamwork, coping with change, pressure and conflict and digital citizenship.

Bullying and cyber safety are often subjects schools request our expertise and support with as this is frequently cited as a contributing factor to youth suicide. Rates of school bullying in New Zealand are among the worst worldwide. About one in three Year 4 students report being bullied on a weekly or more frequent basis.

As a community we have a collective responsibility to address these problems. These statistics make grim reading. Perhaps if we stopped being busy — as we all are — and took some time to listen to our young ones, to understand where they are at, we might make some progress. Try turning off the TV and all electronic devices and sharing a meal at the dinner table. Could be fun and you may learn something; you may also be able to contribute with help from your own experiences.

Onwards and upwards.

Christine Meyer-Jones, Chair Life Education Trust North Shore Visit: www.lifeeducationnorthshore.nz

Life Education Trust will be visiting the following schools in September Murrays Bay - Carmel - Belmont - Verran St Leo’s - Rosmini

WELL FOUNDATION: UPDATE

Brought to you by Board Chair, Craig Donaldson and CEO, Andrew Young.

Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal Returns for 2017 Andrew Young.

Craig Donaldson.

George Hiko was 17 months old when he was admitted to hospital with symptoms of croup in the early hours of the morning last year.

Staff quickly realised how sick George was and as the croup continued to deteriorate, George Hiko. the team became very concerned about his breathing.

Henrietta Hiko, George’s Mum fights back tears as she recalls that day.

“I took him to hospital and he was transferred to intensive Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal care. He actually died cheque presentation. on the table and I can’t explain the way I was feeling that day, it still hurts every time I think and talk about it. He had to re-learn to walk and talk after the incident. No parent should have to see their child like that.”

Since then, George has been back in hospital a few times with a similar respiratory illness but has improved quickly.

George is one of hundreds of kids that have been treated in hospital using life-saving equipment purchased through funds provided by the annual Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal.

Last year’s Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal raised $101,299 for a range of equipment for the Well Foundation which was used to fund equipment for the Special Care Baby Units at North Shore and Waitakere hospitals, the Rangatira Children’s Ward and items for use by public health nurses in the North Shore, Rodney and West Auckland communities.

Last year’s Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal raised $101,299 for a range of equipment for the Well Foundation…

The 2017 Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal has just launched and runs until 22 October this year.

To show your support for the Well Foundation and other children’s hospitals around the country, you can purchase a $5 raffle ticket or $2 wristband from your local Countdown.

For more information on how you can support this year’s appeal visit www.wellfoundation.org.nz Until next time, go well.

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

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PROPERTY LAW: SACHA PETERSON, DAVENPORTS

Sacha is a legal executive in the Davenports property team.

Jack, Abigale and Meth!

Sacha Peterson

Jack and Abigale had been saving very hard to purchase their first investment property. Finally they saved enough money for the deposit and contacted a real estate agent to get the ball rolling. They explained to the real estate agent that they would prefer to purchase an investment property that was already tenanted. They did not intend on having the property managed so the ideal tenants would be a family with children instead of a flatting situation. The real estate agent took this information on board and began looking in the Gisborne and Napier areas for a suitable investment property.

Jack and Abigale received an email from the real estate agent with a few properties he thought they might be interested in. After looking through the photographs, Jack and Abigale particularly liked the look of a property in Napier. The property was a weatherboard home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate garage.

The property was within walking distance to the local primary school and had a large reserve with a playground only a few houses down. In the pictures there were pushbikes and a trampoline in the back garden so the property also appeared to have a family with young children living there.

A property is considered contaminated if any high use individual area in the property has levels of methamphetamine more than 1.5µg/100cm².

Jack and Abigale contacted the real estate agent and advised they would like to put in an offer on the Napier property. The agreement was subject to obtaining a satisfactory LIM report, building report and methamphetamine report. The vendor accepted their offer and the agreement was sent to each solicitor. Jack and Abigale ordered the LIM report from Council, contacted a local builder to inspect the property and arranged for a specialist to carry out the meth testing.

A meth test was carried out and Jack and Abigale received a phone call the following day. The specialist advised the meth report had been prepared and emailed to them. The specialist also said there were very elevated readings. A property is considered contaminated if any high use individual area in the property has levels of methamphetamine more than 1.5µg/100cm². Jack and Abigale began to review the report and were shocked when they discovered that the levels for this property had come in at 26.27µg/100cm². Jack and Abigale immediately emailed the meth report to their solicitor and advised they wanted to cancel the agreement.

Sacha Peterson, Phone 09 915 4397 sacha@dhlawyers.co.nz

TALKING TRUSTS: TAMMY MCLEOD, DAVENPORTS

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 Tammy existing asset holding structures to ensure they achieve the McLeod 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.

Rose and Jacob Rose and Jacob had been introduced by friends who had known that they would be perfect for each other. When they first got together, Jacob had a four year old daughter, Sarah, from a previous marriage and Rose had a two year old son, Ethan. Rose and Jacob married and then had two more children, Emily and Molly, together. While they didn't like the "blended family" label, Rose and Jacob agreed that their blended family worked very well.

After they had been married around ten years, Jacob developed a cough which just would not go away. He never got sick, and after about three weeks of continuous coughing, he finally went to the doctor. Sadly Jacob was quickly diagnosed with stage four cancer.

The cancer quickly progressed and Jacob died within four months of his diagnosis.

Before Jacob died, a devastated Rose had engaged a lawyer to write wills for both of them. It wasn't something that they had thought of doing before - they seemed to be too young to have to worry about things like that. They didn't have a lot of assets, but had saved hard and bought a family home. They had also taken out life insurance to help cover the mortgage in the event one of them died, at the time they bought the house. In his will Jacob left everything to Rose, as he knew that she would take care of Sarah, his daughter from his first marriage.

Rose was horrified to receive a letter from a lawyer who said she was acting for Jacob's ex-wife who was making a claim against his estate on behalf of Sarah.

Before Jacob died he and Rose had had virtually full time care of Sarah and Rose had been like a mother to her. But since Jacob had died 14 year old Sarah was starting to spend more time with her mother. Rose was horrified to receive a letter from a lawyer who said she was acting for Jacob's ex-wife who was making a claim against his estate on behalf of Sarah. Rose couldn't believe it and quickly went to see her own lawyer. One more thing for her to cope with on top of the emotional and financial stress of her husband dying.

Blended family situations can be complicated and when thinking about things like wills, it is important to get quality advice and consider every possible scenario.

Tammy McLeod, Phone 09 915 4386 tammy@dhlawyers.co.nz

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LEGALLY SPEAKING: SCHNAUER AND CO

Family Court Uplift Orders The Family Court in New Zealand has recently been portrayed in a bad light by the media. A particularly disturbing video of two children (on different occasions) being uplifted by the police from a parent and returned to the other parent served to illustrate the use of “uplift orders”.

Uplift Orders can be granted by the Family Court in situations where one parent breaches a Parenting Order by not allowing the child to return to the other parent in accordance with the Order.

In New Zealand the Court must promote the welfare and best interests of the child. That is obviously not a straightforward task and many factors are taken into consideration in reaching a decision on how best to give effect to that requirement. Most parents who separate are able to reach agreement between themselves on what is in the best interests of their children. Unfortunately, some parents require the assistance of the Court to reach an agreement or to impose an Order directing the care arrangements.

Most parents comply with the law and even, over time, work out a more flexible arrangement. On some occasions however parents fail to abide by the Orders made and disputes arise.

Children are always the victim in situations where parents can’t agree. When a parent is concerned for the safety of the child and the other parent has breached the Order, they can make a without notice application to the Court to uplift the child. A without notice application can only be made in cases of urgency where there is a concern for the safety of a child. By its very nature a without notice

Legally Speaking with Nicolette Bodewes, Schnauer & Co. Nicolette Bodewes.

application contravenes natural justice in that only the evidence of the applicant is seen by the Judge. A decision is made based on the information provided to them. A without notice order is a necessary evil when a child is at risk and there is no time to hear both parents’ views.

The Family Court can issue a warrant for a social worker or police officer to uplift a child (by force if necessary) and deliver the child to the person lawfully entitled to have that child in their care if it feels that this is in the best interests of the child. It is to be hoped that a parent who applies for such an order weighs up the psychological damage that may be done to a child who is forcefully removed from one parent against the result of being returned to a parent who will keep the child safe. Clearly, where a child is at risk, a forcible removal from one parent is better for the child in the long run.

In any dispute between parents and guardians about their children, parents would do well to put themselves in their children’s shoes and ask themselves what would work best for their children. Many frightening and psychologically disturbing situations could be avoided and the children would learn much about positive relationships and appropriate dispute resolution if a more reasonable approach could be taken.

Schnauer & Co, 222 Kitchener Road, Milford 09 486 0177 www.schnauer.com

Established in 1988, Schnauer and Co is a well established 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

222 Kitchener Road, Milford, North Shore, Auckland City 0520 P.O. Box 31-272, Milford, North Shore, Auckland City 0741 Ph + 64 9 486 0177 | Fax + 64 9 486 0175 Email schnauer@schnauer.com

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ACCOUNTANCY: WITH MIKE ATKINSON BELLINGHAM WALLACE

Mike Atkinson of Bellingham Wallace looks at keeping business growth on track…

Three challenges that derail even the best business growth plans Here are three common barriers to business growth and how you can prepare for them in your business growth plan: 1. You can’t afford to grow Growing a business requires cash. You need to invest in the business to take it to the next level - be that developing a new product, hiring new staff, upgrading your systems, or increasing your marketing efforts.

Think about how you can free up some capital to invest back into the business. Here are some questions to consider: • Are you prepared to work with an external investor?

• Can you afford to take out a business loan?

• Are there any business grants you can apply for?

• Are you prepared to invest more personal savings into the business?

• Exactly how much cash will you need to achieve growth?

It’s also worth thinking outside the box - there may be opportunities to grow the business without cash.

For example, can you leverage any unpaid marketing opportunities, such as attending networking events, delivering speaking presentations, or investing more time into social media?

Another idea is to increase your current prices to generate more income that you can invest straight back into the business. There may be a way to make more money from your loyal customers - even a price increase as small as 1 – 2 per cent could free up enough cash to invest in further growth.

2. You’re too busy to grow Growing a business takes time. Success is often a direct result of how many hours you can put into developing and executing a strategic business growth plan. But if you’re already working around the clock, where can you find the time?

It’s easy to get bogged down in day-to-day tasks and to spend the majority of your time “fighting fires” instead of planning for the future. Try to audit everything on your task list and delegate what you can. See if there are ways that you can become more efficient.

It might feel hard to prioritise planning time when so much is happening right now. But growth is the path to profit, and if you don’t make time for strategy then your profit might plateau, or worse, go backward.

One way to overcome this barrier is to work with people who can hold you accountable to your business goals. For example, a governance board, an accountant, or a business mentor. Make sure you’re constantly accountable for putting energy into the future of the business, not just the day-to-day challenges.

Mike Atkinson

Growing a business takes time. Success is often a direct result of how many hours you can put into developing and executing a strategic business growth plan.

3. Your clients might suffer Many businesses fear growth because they worry their existing clients will suffer. Don’t let this fear hold you back - you can look after existing clients and attract new clients at the same time, you just need to put some processes in place.

Here are some ways to grow your business and keep current clients happy: • Create a business growth plan that prioritises your existing clients • Make sure your existing clients have first access to any new deals or prices you are developing. Don’t fall into the trap of forgetting your existing customers when you offer new deals on packages • Keep your clients informed about your growth plans and thank them for their support • Demonstrate to your clients how your growth plans will add value to their business • Ask your clients for feedback and ideas on how to improve your service/product Ideally, you want your existing clients to be your biggest supporters of growth - and if you look after them well, they will be.

Looking for more tips to increase profit and achieve business growth? Check out our free e-book: https://info.bellinghamwallace.co.nz/business-growing-pains to discover what strategies you can put in place to take your business to the next level. www.bellinghamwallace.co.nz

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: BAYLEYS NORTH SHORE COMMERCIAL

49-55 Birkenhead Ave…development potential.

755 Beach Rd… big Browns Bay site, small building.

Strong Shore Showing in Latest National Portfolio Four North Shore commercial properties up for sale in Bayleys’ latest national Total Property portfolio offer opportunities for investors, developers and owner occupiers.

A three-level commercial building located in the heart of the Highbury Town Centre in Birkenhead offers a split-risk investment opportunity with future development potential.

Located on an 802m2 freehold site at 49-55 Birkenhead Avenue, the 481m2 building is currently occupied by a mix of retail, office and residential tenancies which will generate net annual rental income of $112,070 for the next owner. Longer term, the property’s favourable Town Centre zoning under the new Auckland Unitary Plan, with a 21 metre height allowance, means it has considerable development appeal, says Michael Nees.

He is marketing the offering, which is up for sale for the first time since it was originally developed in the mid 1960s, with Bayleys North Shore Commercial colleague David Huang and Oscar Kuang of Bayleys’ International Division. It is among four North Shore commercial properties that will go under the hammer on September 13, unless sold prior to that date, as part of Bayleys’ latest Total Property portfolio auction.

“The property is currently providing a good spread of income across several tenants in a well-established locality which makes it an ideal low risk investment,” says Michael Nees.

“Modest rental rates in some of the tenancies with forthcoming rent reviews means that there will be an opportunity to increase the income return in the immediate future.

“Further out, the flexible zoning, coupled with 9-15 month demolition clauses in the majority of the leases, offers many commercial and residential development options, subject to obtaining the necessary resource consent.”

David Huang says the site’s ridgeline position provides panoramic views out across Le Roy’s Bush to the Hauraki Gulf, the harbour bridge and the Auckland CBD. “It is one property away from a new viewing platform, public plaza and café designed to take in those views, which has recently been completed by Auckland Council as part of a rejuvenation programme for the Highbury Town Centre.”

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The upper level of the building which fronts onto Birkenhead Avenue contains two retail tenancies, the long-established Tongue & Groove Café and the Majestic Barber Shop. There is an office to the rear also occupied by Tongue & Groove Café under a separate lease.

On the middle floor are two commercial suites, one of which is occupied by another longstanding tenant, the Birkenhead Avenue Dental Centre. A basement studio has a single 148m2 residential tenancy.

David Huang says over the past four years close to $115,000 of improvement work has been completed on the building, which can be accessed from the front and the rear. “Access to the rear of the property and unutilised land there means the site has real potential for a spectacular mixed use development with residential on top to make the most of the views.”

Another property with development potential, or which alternatively would suit an owner occupier, comprises a 1029m2 underutilised site at 755 Beach Road in Browns Bay with a small 70m2 building with a fully equipped commercial kitchen. It is being offered for sale with vacant possession through Ranjan Unka and Anna Radkevich.

Ranjan Unka says the building is fully equipped for food retailing, with outdoor seating and front and rear parking, and a fish and chips takeaway has been in operation for over 25 years. “This is a great opportunity for another operator to carry on the existing business, or for a new owner to develop something new such as a bakery, café, pizza or sushi outlet.

There is an extensive chattels list included in the sale of the property.”

Anna Radkevich says the property benefits from excellent exposure to Beach Road, a main arterial with a high traffic count connecting the motorway with Browns Bay’s commercial and residential areas, with the added advantage of being within walking distance of the beach, two supermarkets and the Browns Bay retail centre.

372 Rosedale Rd… occupied by Bayleys since 2004.

1 Greenwich Way… in expanding Unsworth Heights .

Opportunities for smaller investors Two Albany investment units up for auction on September 13 are each likely to sell for around the average residential house price on the North Shore – offering affordable access to the commercial property market for smaller investors and family trusts.

One is a 186.7m2 commercial unit that has housed Bayleys’ Albany residential office since 2004. Located on the upper level of 372 Rosedale Road, at the busy roundabout intersection with William Pickering Drive in the Albany Estate, the property’s current lease runs until the end of September 2018 with two further rights of renewal of 18 months each.

The lease is generating net annual rental income of $58,209 plus GST, with CPI adjustments every two years and reviews to market every time a renewal is exercised.

Matt Mimmack, who is marketing the property with Eddie Zhong, says it is part of a 28-unit commercial development in two blocks with ample parking at the rear. “The complex’s wide span and its corner position makes it easily recognisable and means it stands out from the other surrounding buildings.”

He says the unit’s good quality and functional fitout includes a central reception and waiting area, four large offices, two meeting rooms including a boardroom, plus a kitchenette. “Part of it has recently been refurbished to the tenant’s exacting specifications and there is ducted air-conditioning through the office areas.

“The extensively glazed unit has a high level of natural daylight as well as a pleasant outlook. The property’s elevated aspect facing two arterial roads and the roundabout also provides huge signage exposure which Bayleys has maximised to profile its brand and services.”

Eddie Zhong says the property’s six open car parks at the rear of the building is a generous provision for a unit of this size.

There is vehicle access off both Rosedale Road and William Pickering Drive with extensive, established landscaping around the complex.

He says the location provides great access to public transport as well as motorways north, south and west (SH1 and 18). A variety of shops, restaurants, cafés, bars and medical centres are nearby and the property is approximately five minutes’ drive from the Westfield Albany Mall and Albany Mega Centre.

A similar sized Albany investment unit is also up for auction in a retail convenience centre in Unsworth Heights. The 186m2 Shop 7 at 1 Greenwich Way with five designated carparks has a three-year lease from April 1, 2017 to Bookprint Ltd which is generating net annual rental income of $51,520 plus GST. Bookprint specialises in producing short run books and booklets – ranging from 25 to 1000 copies – for a wide range of clients from companies and educational organisations to private authors.

“The tenant has undertaken a significant and attractive character fitout, creating an excellent working environment,” says Dean Gilbert-Smith, who is marketing the offering with Adam Curtis. “The lease provides built-in rental growth with further rights of renewal.”

The premises is part of an eight-unit strip retail complex developed to service the growing community of Unsworth Heights.

Its tenant mix also includes a café, superette, liquor store, Chinese and Indian takeaways and hobby shop.

The complex is next door to Metlifecare’s substantial Greenwich Gardens retirement village which is under development and is also surrounded by high density housing developed to accommodate Auckland’s expanding population.

“Being at the intersection of Greenwich Way and Unsworth Drive, the complex enjoys dual exposure on a prominent corner site with easy access to ample car parking in front of the units,” says Adam Curtis. “It’s also very close to Upper Harbour Highway (SH18) and the northern motorway (SH1).”

Bayleys’ final two Total Property commercial and industrial portfolios for 2017 close off on September 8 and October 20. Owners wanting to sell this year and ensure maximum exposure and competition for their properties should contact Bayleys North Shore Commercial.

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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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: PHOENIX PROPERTY

Hobsonville, it’s the business Small business and trade companies now have the opportunity to occupy brand new office/warehouse units in the recently completed Hobsonville Business Park located at 3 Workspace Drive, Hobsonville. The area is thriving with development of quality housing, great new schooling, parks, community hall, ferry service to downtown and a fabulous farmers’ market. The business park is set to bring yet more life to Auckland’s fast-growing suburb.

"With each unit boasting 6m stud height, 3 phase power, kitchenette and bathroom facilities, dedicated car-parking and an area of approximately 160sqm in size the complex has been developed for small business owners in mind,” says Travis Coffey of Phoenix Property.

The business park is in close proximity to childcare, supermarkets, fitness centres, cafés and only two minutes away from motorway access and 10 minutes from Albany centre.

The complex can cater for a variety of small business owners – from a sole business owner who has outgrown their home office and requires a more professional presence, to an importer who requires high bay racking and a secure premises.

With rental equating to $665 plus gst/opex per week the business park is an affordable alternative for any growing or transitioning business. Units are also available for sale.

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Get in quick! To find out more contact Travis Coffey at Phoenix Property on: 09 215 9105 / 021 414 384 travis@phoenixproperty.co.nz Or your preferred agent.

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NORTH SHORE HISTORY: WITH DAVID VERRAN

Takapuna 60 years ago Some will remember the 'North Shore Advertiser' local newspaper, which was published from 4 May 1954 to 14 June 1966 by North Shore Printers Ltd., based at 48 Hurstmere Road in Takapuna. That newspaper amalgamated with the ‘North Shore Times’ to become the 'North Shore Times Advertiser' in 1966.

The 'Advertiser' was free and home delivered fortnightly until 1959, and then weekly. At first varying between six and eight pages an issue, from 31 May 1955 it increased to 12 pages and later on to 16. Subtitled To advance the trade and prosperity of the North Shore, the initial distribution was just within the Takapuna Borough boundaries, including Castor Bay but not Devonport. However, by June 1955 it had expanded its coverage into the East Coast Bays, with 7,000 copies now being distributed. In its early years the rival weekly ‘North Shore Times’ wasn’t free, but also included Devonport, Northcote, Birkenhead and Albany in its area.

The ‘Advertiser’ format was quite simple with serialised stories, an 'Of feminine interest' column, recipes, a 'Books and authors' column, sport reports, astrology, some local body reports and of course lots of advertisements and classifieds. A specialty was the advertorial reports on local businesses.

These included North Shore Tile and Terrazzo Co. of Sunnybrae Road, Takapuna Drycleaning Co. Ltd. of Barrys Point, K.R. Skinner and Co. Ltd. which manufactured venetian blinds from Porana Road factory and George Nicks and Son Ltd of Northcroft Street who were timber and joinery merchants. Locals may remember some of those firms.

The 17 December 1954 issue welcomed the first of the retail chain stores to come to Takapuna when Milne & Choyce opened in Hurstmere Road, just north of the corner with Anzac Street. On 8 December 1955 Lewis Motors (Ford dealers) opened a little further up Hurstmere Road opposite the Mon Desir Hotel. They were one of many car dealers operating in the Takapuna shopping area.

In March 1956, the Takapuna Borough Council welcomed the opening of the new public library building in the Strand, and library membership grew from 500 to 4,000 in just 12 months.

In the 9 April 1955 issue, the Mayor of East Coast Bays Borough, R.H. Greville, recalled that back in 1925, Takapuna Borough had started a drainage and freshwater reticulation system, and began to concrete its roads. Nevertheless, in October 1956 there were still 61 septic tanks reported in the Jutland and Taharoto Road areas.

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Between 1951 and 1956 the number of Takapuna telephone subscribers rose from 2,940 to 6,560, an increase of 123%. The ‘Advertiser’ also noted new housing subdivisions such as the Ocean View Estate in Belmont. As of March 1956, only 50 of the original 145 sections in that estate remained unsold and soon after, both Williamson and the new part of Seacliffe Avenue were tar sealed.

In March 1956, the Takapuna Borough Council welcomed the opening of the new public library building in the Strand, and library membership grew from 500 to 4,000 in just 12 months.

The foundation stone for the proposed North Shore Hospital was laid in May 1956; the 37-acre Taharoto Road site had been purchased by the Auckland Hospital Board in 1948. In February 1957, three new schools were welcomed: Westlake High (at that time for both boys and girls), Belmont Intermediate and Murrays Bay Primary.

In May 1957, the Milford based 'Pirate Shippe', still offering a ‘dine and dance’, was now in line to be demolished and in June 1957 the death of John Guiniven was acknowledged. A structural engineer by profession, he had been Mayor of Takapuna Borough (1931-50) at a time of the move away from Lake Pupuke for freshwater supply, changing the rating system to unimproved value, the acquisition of Smith's Bush and developing playing fields at Belmont and elsewhere. He had also served on the Auckland Hospital Board in the 1940s and the Waitemata Electric Power Board (1933-50).

By David Verran

2/112 Awaruku Road, Torbay Facelift and Looks to the Sea This warm and inviting home has recently had extensive renovations of over $440,000 which makes it feel like a new house and comes with a new CCC. A large entrance way leads you upstairs or to a double bedroom/ office and bathroom, which could work well as a granny, teenagers retreat or work from home.

The next level consists of three double bedrooms, family bathroom and a master with en-suite plus a large work-in wardrobe. The top level consists of lounge and separate toilet, dinning and kitchen area are open plan. This level is filled with light beaming through the new double glazing and large deck area through to the views of Long Bay and Hauraki Gulf.

Within easy distance of Torbay Village, this home can be yours at the earliest convenience.

FOR SALE: $1,378,000 VIEW: nzsothebysrealty.com/NSH 10880 MARK GARRATT: M +64 21 466 396 mark.garratt@sothebysrealty.com Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated.

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RELAXED COASTAL LUXURY

A limited release of stunning 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments coming soon to Takapuna

Two residential towers with 53 freehold apartments over five levels

Located just minutes from central Takapuna and Takapuna Beach, The Loxley is a boutique development of luxury residences offering the convenience of apartment living with a glamourous North Shore address.

Design by Phillips Associates Architecture & Urban Design

With beautiful views, high-end interior finishes, a private rooftop garden and proximity to all the amenity of Takapuna, The Loxley will provide an enviable lifestyle of relaxed coastal luxury.

5-minute drive to motorways

1, 2 and 3 bedroom layouts available Covered parking

Interiors by Northspace Interior Design Landscaping by SOLA Landscape Architects

5-minute walk to Takapuna Beach; 10-minute walk to Hurstmere shops and Takapuna Central

ON-SITE DISPLAY SUITE: 32-34 TENNYSON AVE, TAKAPUNA

0800 001 671 | loxleytakapuna.co.nz

Lewis Guy 021 867 355

Craig Catley 027 274 7137

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RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE: LEWIS GUY, RAY WHITE TAKAPUNA

99A Queen Street, Northcote Point Magnificent View, Executive Residence, Desirable Location.

Looking for a quality, well-maintained and easy care home in sought-after Northcote Point? Look no further as this stunning property ticks all the boxes!

This beautiful home offers an enviable lifestyle and three levels of panoramic views across the harbour and towards the iconic Rangitoto Island. The master bedroom has an ensuite and walk-in robe and opens onto an expansive deck, from which you can watch the sunrise or enjoy the boats and kite surfers as they wind their way across the harbour. The upper level has two generously sized bedrooms, a roomy bathroom and another deck from which you might want to enjoy a drink and watch the magical skyline as the sun goes down. The bathroom has underfloor heating, a mirror demister and there is infinity gas hot water, meaning comfort and luxury are yours! There are two spacious living areas with a powder room. The dining room is light-filled, with an open plan kitchen from which you

can step out into your private courtyard to spend a leisurely weekend, relaxing and enjoying the newly landscaped garden. There is double internal access garaging and plenty of off street parking.

Located in the prime position of Northcote Point; approximately ten minutes drive to the CBD or alternatively the ferry terminal is just at the end of the road. For the more adventurous, this will also be a prime location to cycle along to the future Sky Path across the Harbour Bridge. You are a short stroll to local cafes, wine bars and restaurants such as the Engine Room or the historic Northcote Tavern and the Bridgeway Cinema. Little Shoal Bay park and beach, walking tracks and reserves are on your doorstep.

Homes like this don't come to the market often. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own this stunning, low maintenance, lock and leave home. Come and see us at our upcoming open homes.

View Sat and Sun 1.00 - 2.00 pm Set Date of Sale Closing 4.00 pm Wednesday 20th September 2017

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CHANNEL PEOPLE: I LOVE WHAT I DO, BRIAN LEE

Brian loves to sing!

When Brian Lee arrived in New Zealand from Korea 23 years ago, he quickly embraced the local music culture. Since then he has enjoyed singing in choirs including the University of Auckland Chamber Choir, the Graduate Choir of New Zealand and Auckland Youth Choir.

He later established the Stellar Singers and has won gold medals for quartet singing at the New Zealand National Barbershop Convention. He also coaches young singers at Long Bay College, among other high schools. And last year, this North Shore-based businessman was instrumental in developing the VoCo (Voice Community Project) community singing festival.

This year, the final concert in the festival stars The Real Group, and takes place at Bruce Mason Centre later this month.

We asked Brian a few questions about his involvement with Auckland’s choral scene and why he loves what he does….

Brian Lee

Channel mag: Please tell us about your main choral roles...

Brian Lee: I founded Stellar Singers in 2010 and I’m the musical director. Stellar is not your average choir, and we have a really different approach to the way the choir is run, the kind of music we sing, the opportunities we get, and the way we rehearse and prepare for major events. We have a passionate group of people of all ages (from 17 to 60-something) and musical abilities, who come together every Monday evening to practise our own funky mix of modern a cappella music. Inspired by the likes of The Real Group, The Idea of North, The Swingle Singers, Pentatonix and The King’s Singers, we enjoy learning a repertoire of quite is the most exciting thing about this, and why did you form the group?

CM: Your day job is very different. How do you balance the roles?

BL: I’m just a businessman who loves making music with likeminded people. My high school sweetheart who I met at Rangitoto College singing in a choir is Dr. Clare Lee. It was music that brought us together. Managing a successful choir is somewhat like a business, intertwined with love and passion for singing and people.

That’s how we do it anyway and has made choir as we are today.

CM: You obviously love singing. What other groups are you involved in?

BL: VoCo, of course, which takes a lot of my time as the festival approaches. I also spend a lot of time mentoring young people involved in high school singing, including at, for example Long Bay College, to take them to the next level musically and inspire them to continue singing in the community beyond school Several talented kids have gone on to become members of Stellar Singers.

CM: What do you like best about working with Stellar Singers and the other choral activities you are involved in?

BL: For Stellar Singers, it's an inclusive group of people, the passion we all share to make a difference, and the wonderful music that we make together which are the best parts about working with this group. One of the amazing qualities of music that many people don’t realise, is the power music can bring. When people go through difficult times, happy times, proud moments, moments of celebration, when you are bored, when you are working out, when you are driving, when you are working, we listen to music. Music is the language of human emotion. By singing in the right choir (for you), you get to experience this amazing human ability to come together and share our lives for even just a brief moment, to enrich your life or someone else’s. To share this amazing experience with people weekly helps

Brian and Clare Lee.

us all to get through our week of work, and gives us the chance to connect with people who we grow to love and care about. Stellar has the essence of the best of our community, diverse people coming together for a common love. Our choir members range from multi-generational Kiwis to immigrants fresh off the plane, all sharing the same passion for singing. It’s our happy place. This is why I love doing what I do. I get to make something wonderful through singing.

This gives me joy, energy and the reasons to give more to our Stellar family. They make me love what I do.

CM: Please tell us a bit more about VoCo...

BL: I was inspired to establish VoCo based on my experience in New Zealand and with teaching choirs in number of high schools across Auckland. When I arrived, Winston Peters was going hard at his campaign of anti-Asian rhetoric, which played a big part in my high school life. But as I got to know the city/country better I soon realised it wasn’t just against Asians, that racism exists everywhere.

I taught at many South Auckland schools and the minority ethnicities always got the back end of the deal. Singing in a a large ensemble really does break that racism barrier down and gives a chance to view other cultures without extra layers. All community choirs in New Zealand function like this; they are a place where people can let their guard down and just enjoy creating music with their voices of all diversities. I wanted to create something to bring a strong fun inspiring support network and bring the benefit of singing to surface to show the general public. At VOCo you can see all levels of choirs, from high schoolas well as community choirs joining on the same stage as the best in the world groups.

The second reason was the educational benefits. As a migrant where English is my second language it’s wasn’t easy. I learnt how to speak English better by singing, singing with school mates, hearing the sounds and learning intonation. There are so many more educational benefits that people are yet to discover in singing. I have seen people helped with depression, I have seen people learning so many ‘life skills’ that we all need to learn.

We want to break barriers, we want to show you how awesome it is to be part of a choir, we want you to see that there are all types of singers, all levels of singers sharing the same passion. We want others to see this, especially parents so they can encourage themselves and their kids to join a choir community. I reckon this will help make a happier smarter more inclusive Auckland so we can look beyond our differences and embrace our diversity.

VoCo final concert: The Real Group Concert, Sunday 24 September, 3pm, Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna. www.vocovoice.co.nz

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DAVID GREIG

Modern Style On The Golden Mile FRATER AVENUE, MILFORD With the beach and lake and the Milford/Takapuna entertainment hub all within an easy stroll, this recently renovated property, constructed of weatherboard, concrete tile roof, double glazing represents an outstanding opportunity to secure a luxurious, modern family home on an easy care lock and leave site, amidst quality homes in the heart of Milford's seaward side golden mile. The home has been designed with family living, privacy and entertaining in mind. The interior layout meets modern expectations of family life with a choice of living areas and a modern functional kitchen with gas cooking. Heating is provided by a gas fire and heat pump/air conditioning. The indoor/outdoor flow is effortless to a Louvretech

entertainment hub/BBQ area and a fabulous heated pool which is north facing and enjoys all day sun and privacy. Accommodation offers flexibility with four or five bedrooms, an office, two and a half high quality, tiled bathrooms as well as a separate laundry, double garage with internal access and off street parking.

Quality schooling is also well catered for, being in zone for Milford Primary, Takapuna Intermediate, Westlake Boys and Girls High schools. This home offers an enduring blend of quality construction, sound investment and a quality lifestyle.

Expressions Of Interest by 4PM Wednesday 20 September 2017 (unless sold prior). ID#403050

For further information or an appointment to view contact David Greig 021 944 955

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Greenhithe Rd, Greenhithe Asking price: $2,100,000

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Commodore Parry Rd, Castor Bay Asking price: $3,400,000

Hamilton Rd, Herne Bay Asking price: $1,900,000

Waipuia Cres, Greenhithe Asking price: $2,000,000

We are in a changing market, if you want results…call me We are now experiencing a different market, if you are thinking of selling let’s talk about the best method of sale for your property – not a “one size fits all” approach. I will obtain the best price from the market and have achieved record prices in many streets. I personally handle a lot of private listings which we refer to as ‘off market sales’.

Two of these sales were by this method. Top experienced negotiators get top prices.

David Greig has 28 years experience in real estate with an average sale price in excess of $3,000,000 and is AREINZ qualified with a Diploma in Business Studies majoring in Real Estate. He is regarded as a specialist in high end property sales.

Call me for a private discussion.

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The Channel Crossword

Set locally by Mãyã, especially for Channel each month. No. 29

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Vehicle must be not odd (3)

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Choice gravy (7)

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Hannibal held ours (not taking sides) for teacher (8)

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Hurricanes were involved in this atmospheric contest (6,2,7)

10 Features that might be carried on, say (6)

4 Prohibit afternoon test to become a lawyer (3,4) 5

Top-drawer amount wasted for Brexit, for example (11,4)

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Essex tincture more than half finished (7)

14 City of a Hundred Gates, almost the finest 7 (6)

15 Agency accepting obstacle over tongue (6) 8

Berliner that I've restored to an empire- builder (4,3,8)

11 Verbal questioning of dentistry? (4,11) 13 A. Dolan, shortly going to island in what

some call the present era (3,2,3)

London police got up to ten usually, disrobing for city gent's 5 down (11)

17 Exert influence to silent, farthest point (8)

19 Types of intercourse and stroke for a

people person (6,9)

12 Simon McGregor dropped 'M' off at

Douglas' 5 down (11)

20 Imagine five liars, such as Bob Acres and 16 One pursuing firm defeat of big things (7)

Ensign Beverley, or Sir Lucius O'Trigger and 18 Time madmen lost head to lace makers (7)

Captain Absolute (6) 21

Dominate above brook? (8)

23 Small aviator has short day to reverse tiny

amount (7)

22 Consumed with overthrowing Greek

character (3)

24 Impale a bird, I hear (6)

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FOR SALE

Devonport - www.bayleys.co.nz/1450884 Lovely northern aspect with views across the golf course.

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, minutes walk to beaches. Great feel and great lifestyle.

FOR SALE

Cheltenham - www.bayleys.co.nz/1450879

FOR SALE

Devonport - www.bayleys.co.nz/1450881

Stunning rebuild of traditional veranda fronted villa.

Spectacular waterfront opportunity. Double width frontage, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living. Exceptional and unique. spectacular city and harbour views. 956sqm site.

Victoria Bidwell 021 947 080 or 09 487 0735 | victoria.bidwell@bayleys.co.nz Bayleys top agent on the North Shore for over 10 years • International Property Awards London-Winner Best Property Marketing • Winner Bayleys National Waterfront Marketing Award • Top Agent for Bayleys North Shore since 2006 • Winner Bayleys National Residential Marketing Award - Best Property Marketing • Bayleys National Top Achiever since 2007

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