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ARTS NEWS: NORTHART

East Meets West at Northart Two new different exhibitions opened at Northart early this month. Both demonstrate Northart’s extensive reach into the community.

‘The Ties that Bind’ is an exhibition of visual arts by Birkenhead College; participants include students and former students, teachers and former teachers. They work across a broad range of media, interests and concerns. Head of Art, Naomi Bell, for example, is showing a series of photographic portraits of students taken over the past ten years, while Year 10 students are exhibiting large Basquiat style works and the Year 13 painting class smaller experimental abstract work. Promised also are protest t-shirts from technology students. Birkenhead College is not just known for the excellence in the visual arts; there are many well established performing artists who attended the school and the performance at the opening function was enthralling.

Earlier this year, thanks to a grant from the Kaipatiki Local Board, Northart appointed an arts co-ordinator to liaise with the Chinese community and to organise programmes and events for local communities. The exhibition currently on show in galleries 4 and 5 is one such event. The exhibition title ‘Blue and White’ references the classic approach to decoration on Chinese porcelain - blue decoration on white pottery which has been widespread in China since the 14th century (and later in the Middle East and Europe).

The three artists in the exhibition, Alvin Xiong, Gavin Chai and Weilun Ha are Chinese, and have diverse backgrounds: Gavin is Malaysian Chinese and moved here in 2011, Weilun Ha was born in Vietnam and holds a postgraduate degree in architecture from the University of Auckland, while Alvin Xiong was born in Guangzhou (Canton) and holds a MFA degree in Fine Arts from Elam. Each has a distinct art practice informed by his understanding of both Chinese and Western contemporary art practice.

Alvin notes: “East and West, traditional and contemporary, technical and conceptual; like the Chinese Yin and Yang philosophy describes how apparently opposite or contrary forces are actually complementary, interconnected, and interdependent in the natural world, and how they give rise to each other as they interrelate to one another. The spark of fusion will provide a new direction in contemporary art.”

‘Blue & White’ and ‘The Ties that Bind’ continue until 22 August, as does the installation of ceramics by Ian Firth in the window spaces. Replacing them and opening to the public on 27 August are equally compelling exhibitions by fibre artist Mary Donald, painter John Nicol, whose work engages with the

Rick Allender, Facade, 2018.

Naomi Bell, 2008.

Diane Brand, necklaces, beads, acrylic string, 2018.

Alvin Xiong, All lips go blue, 2014, c-type print on photographic paper.

John Nicol, Ghost Tree [landscape], acrylic on ply.

tragedy kauri dieback, and ceramicist Martin Ward. They are joined

by Diane Brand who makes “cheap and cheerful” jewellery from readily available, ordinary products sourced from hardware outlets, haberdashery stores and two dollar shops to distract her from her main job as an architect and academic, and Rick Allender whose marquetry explores a range of expressive potential with wood veneering in combination with paint, resin, paper and varnish.

For information on Gallery Time for Kids, and other public programmes please go to www.northart.co.nz Northart turns 20 this year. Special feature on page 82.

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.

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CHANNEL MAGAZINE COMMUNITY CALENDAR

August 2018

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

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday Towards Zero, The PumpHouse Theatre 7.30pm. Until 4 August.

(Matinee August 4).

Winter Fun Pre-School Play, 6 Mary Thomas Centre, Takapuna, 10am-12pm. Also Tuesday 7 August Morning Melodies: Morning Melodies Songbook – you call the tune!, Bruce Mason Centre, 11am Power Jacket exhibition, Lake House Arts, Fred Thomas Drive Takapuna, until 24 August.

Northcote Rotary, Northcote Citizens Hall, College Rd. 5.45pm. Also 27 Aug.

Rotary Glenfield, Postman’s Leg Function Room, Downing St, 5.45pm. Also 13 Aug.

Family Historians Brick Wall 7 Tuesday, Takapuna Library, First Tuesday of every month 9.30am4pm. Free Blue and White, group exhibition of contemporary art by Chinese artists, Northart, Norman King Square, Northcote. Until 22 August.

Suzanne Vega, Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm

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Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra presents Winter Romance, Takapuna Methodist Church, 6.30pm Rotary Northcote, Northcote Senior Citizens Hall, College Rd, 6pm.

Also 24 July.

Beekeeping course starts, Kaipaktiki Project, 7-9pm

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Rotary Browns Bay, Bays Club, 6 Anzac Road, 7am TMC Nancy’s afternoon, afternoon tea for people in rest homes, Takapuna Methodist Church, 2pm Secret SAS Missions in Africa, book talk, Takapuna Library, 6-7.30pm

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Mairangi Combined Probus Club, Presbyterian Church Hall, Penzance Road, Mairangi Bay, 10am-noon.

Every Monday Art Classes for Total Beginners, JF Kennedy Park Observation Post, Castor Bay, 9am-12pm; 2-3pm Winter Fun Preschool Play, Mary Thomas Centre, Takapuna, 10-12noon

Every Tuesday Winter Fun Preschool Play, Rose Centre, Belmont, 9.30-11am Belmont Community Yoga, The Rose Centre, Belmont, 7.30pm

Rotary East Cost Bays, Pupuke Golf Club 5.45pm; Rotary Takapuna North, Milford Cruising Club, 6pm; Rotary Devonport, Waitemata Golf Club, 6.15pm

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The Merry Wives of Windsor, 8 Rangitoto College Senior Shakespeare, The PumpHouse Theatre, 7pm Massey University Postgraduate Information Evening, Atrium Round Room, Auckland campus @ Albany, 5-7pm. Register online at massey. ac.nz/infoevening

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Writing your Memoir with author Maureen Green. East Coast Bays Library. Free. 10:30am – 12pm Individualised Funding Including Respite, Yes Disability Resource Centre, Albany, 7pm

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Takapuna Floral Art Club, North Harbour Netball Centre, 44 Northcote Rd, 10am-2pm Ph 021 063063 National Poetry Day Open Mic, East Coast Bays Library. 10:30am–noon DanceNZ made Interschool Auckland Regional, Bruce Mason Centre, 6pm

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Takapuna Grammar School Fashion Show 2018, Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm

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Devonport Wine Club, Fromm Winery, Glengarry Devonport, 7pm Mitre 10 Cup - QBE North Harbour vs Northland, QBE Stadium, Albany, 7.35pm Bootleg Beach Boys, Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm

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Poetry day prelude: Shore words, Takapuna Library,6-7.30pm. Free Let the Game Begin, North Shore Gang Show, The PumpHouse Theatre, 7.30pm plus weekend matinees. Until 1 September

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Free public lecture series, Our Changing World - Whose Community?, Massey University Albany Campus, 6.30pm

Every Wednesday Rotary Birkenhead, Birkenhead Yacht Club, 6.15pm Winter Fun Preschool Play, Sunnynook Community Centre, Belmont, 10am-12pm Meditation & Mindfulness Class, Lake House Arts Centre, 37 Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 7.30–8.45pm

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Ian Firth Ceramics exhibition, Northart, Norman King Square, Northcote. Until 24 August.

Creative Thinking For A Changing World Free public lecture series “Our Changing World”: August 30 – Whose community?

What can the Ancients teach us about merging and mixing?

Register now at massey.ac.nz/ourchangingworld

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Saturday

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Probus Club of Milford, Milford 10 Baptist Church, 3 Dodson Avenue, 10am-12pm.

Graduate Women North Shore: How Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is reshaping political leadership in New Zealand, Takapuna Library, 6-7.30pm.

Get smart with your iPhone & 11 iPad, Takapuna Library, 2-3pm.

Free, bookings essential.

Mid-winter Christmas Dinner, fundraiser for Westlake Rowing, Westlake Boys Auditorium, 6.15pm tickets@wbhsrowing.co.nz

Devonport Craft & Fine Food 12 Market, 4 Wynyard St, Devonport, 10am-2pm Pick & Mix: Spinderella, Bruce Mason Centre, 10.30am. Free Art and Wine, French Rendezvous Café, Killarney Reserve, Takapuna, 4.30-6.30pm

Takapuna Friendship Club, Sunnybrae Bowling Club, 9.30am.17 Visitors very welcome.

Probus Club of Milford, Milford Baptist Church, 3 Dodson Ave, 10 am to noon. New members welcome.

Birkenhead Artisan Market, Birkenhead Primary, 9am-1pm

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Pick & Mix: Kids Takeover: 19 Stars of Tomorrow, Bruce Mason Centre, 10.30am. Free Devonport Youth Forum, Sunday Showcase, The Vic, Devonport, 1-3pm Cantare (Westlake Girls’ Choir) & Euphony (Kristin Girls’ Choir), Takapuna Methodist Church, 4pm

Every Friday Rotary North Harbour, Pupuke Squash Club, 7am

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Sunday Auckland Sport Stacking 5 Tournament, Murrays Bay Intermediate, 9am-5pm North Shore Concert Band 40th Anniversary Celebration, The PumpHouse, 2pm Start the Conversation: Winter Panel 2018, The PumpHouse, 7pm

Railway Pie at the East Coast Folk Club, Senior Citizens Social Centre, Torbay, 8pm Spanish Rhymetime, Takapuna Library, 11am Toni Swain Band, The Vic, Devonport, 8pm

Korean Tea Ceremony, Takapuna Library, 10.30am-12pm. Free Get Down Gospel! A Concert with Heaven Bent Gospel Choir, St Aidan’s Presbyterian Church, Northcote, 2pm Kristin School Chinese Night, Kristin School Auditorium, 360 Albany Highway, 6-8pm

Takapuna Friendship Club, Sunnybrae Bowling Club, Glenfield, 9.30-11.30am BreakThrough, Bruce Mason Centre, 7pm

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IN2ART, Mairangi Arts Centre, 25 until 16 September Peter Williams Live, Bruce Mason Centre, 7pm

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Takapuna Grammar School Sep Comedy Night, Takapuna Grammar School Hall, 8pm. Email pta-1@tgs.school.nz

Pick & Mix: The Golden Pig, Bruce Mason Centre, 10.30am

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Browns Bay Laughter Club, Browns Bay Community Centre, 9-9.45am

Markets: Browns Bay Anzac Road, 7am; Takapuna, 7am; Glenfield 5-11pm

“Play a while” toy library, Devonport Community House, 9-11.30am

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CONTENTS COVER FEATURES

TAKAPUNA BEACH

34 At Home on the Shore

28 Views from the Beach with TBBA

58 QBE North Harbour Rugby 82 Northart Celebrates 20 Years

BROWNS BAY AND THE BAYS 75

Browns Bay

FEATURES 31

Shop the Shore

54 My Shore Life

DEVONPORT 84 Devonport News

68 New Zealand Theatre Month 70 My Favourite Recipe

MILFORD

74 Me and My Dog

86 Milford News

109 Channel Youth 115 The Healthy Channel: John Appleton 124 Gundry's Grumbles 140 North Shore History with David Verran 144 The Channel Crossword

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

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ARTS 01 Northart 18

The Vic

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The PumpHouse

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The Rose Centre

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EDUCATION 98 Rangitoto College 100 Kristin School 102 Westlake Boys' High School

EATING OUT 22

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104 Westlake Girls' High School

Eating Out Feature: Aubergine

106 Rosmini College

24 Eating Out Feature: SmokePit & Buoy

107 Pinehurst School

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108 Takapuna Grammar

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FROM THE EDITOR

Janet Marshall

Heather Vermeer, Christine Young, Aidan Bennett, Nikki Davidson at the Benefitz 30th birthday bash.

Celebrating never giving up There is a lot to celebrate this month.

On the day we go to print with this issue, our team enjoyed a fundraising lunch at the gorgeous Regatta restaurant by Takapuna Beach. Not only was it a fundraiser for the new youth hub for Takapuna, Shore Junction, which Channel is right behind, but it was also a celebration. As the RSA building in which it will be housed remains empty, it would seem that this is the start, but far from it.

The event speakers - Shore women Liz Bracewell, Sonia Thursday and Alexia Hilbertidou - shared stories which, intentional or not, shared a theme of ‘never giving up’. The focus was not on a daunting road ahead, but on celebrating how far they’d come.

For many years, many people have wished for a community space for youth in Takapuna.

The project is now finally getting off the ground.

That was cause enough for a celebration, to help spread the word and raise funds for the project (over $18,000 was raised at the lunch). There is always more than one way of looking at a situation and this celebration reminded our team of that.

Never giving up during tough times, working together and celebrating successes are what our publisher Aidan Bennett cites as reasons behind the longevity of Channel’s publishing

company Benefitz as it marks 30 years in business. The company has grown from Aidan and his brother Dallas, to the company it is today, with over 85 staff and a proud portfolio of clients and years of giving back to the Shore community, which was rewarded with a QSM for Aidan earlier this year.

Another celebration in this issue is the birthday of Northart, which turns 20 this year.

From reading Christine Young’s story on page 84 you’ll see how manager Wendy Harsant made this gorgeous Northcote gallery and community art space happen.

We share words from local people on their homes and what they mean to them in our At Home feature, which also aims to inspire you to freshen up your indoor spaces this season.

And, as always, have plenty of shopping ideas in Shop the Shore, a bumper crop of Out & About photos, Q & As, school news and shares from our regular Channel columnists.

And that’s before I’ve even got started on the rugby. Aidan loved meeting the Harbour Rugby players and staff for our cover and has delved deeper into 'The Harbour Way' for this issue.

Enjoy August on the Shore.

- Heather

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FAST FORWARD FOR BUSINESSES AT FRANC'S The TBBA held a networking function at Franc’s on the Takapuna waterfront, drawing a crowd of businesspeople keen to hear about successful local companies and their participation in the Deloitte Fast 50 programme. The founders of The Barbershop Co, SnapComms and Author IT spoke about their journeys to creating successful, fast growing and sustainable businesses and offered perspectives on finance raising, the role of boards in assisting entrepreneurs and on successfully employing the right staff. Entries are open in the four Fast 50 categories for 2018, and Deloitte’s Bill Hale encouraged local businesses to check out their eligibility.

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Corban, Revell, Cullan and Veronica Greenfields.

Quin, Emma and Arlo Brooker, Mike Ryan.

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BENEFITZ CELEBRATES 30 YEARS! Benefitz, the publishers of Channel Magazine, celebrated its 30th birthday with a big bash at Milford Cruising Club on Wednesday July 25th. A big crowd turned out to celebrate the achievement of the business. The party followed on from Benefitz sponsoring the AGM ‘After5’ of the North Harbour Club. A band playing 80s hits (the company started out in 1988) entertained the crowd, who enjoyed great food and refreshments at the seaside venue.

Emma Batistich, Lee Darby, Rob and Kay Gunston.

Kellie, Rocco and Blake Douglas, Michelle Brosnan.

Gail Rotherham, Tim Bray, Terence Harpur.

Sue Kohn-Taylor, Dave Lane, Marcus Kohn-Taylor, Lesley Lane.

Lesley Monk, Lillian Bennett, Ella Hawkins.

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Chris and Jackie Reeve, Aidan Bennett, Ken and Sue Noble.

Wayne Sloan, Dave and Angela Spearpoint, Robert Johnson.

Rolly Colina, Christian Low.

Kim McIntosh, Jaci and Alan Nickless, Debbie Campbell, Ulla Bennett.

Steve MacLean, Jenna Kelsey, Murray Young.

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Kathryn Manihera, Glenda Emery, Nikki Davidson.

Terry Holt, Janelle Wells, Mike Nolan.

Michelle Bennett, Steve and Rose Allen.

Robert Johnson, Aidan Bennett, Mike Nolan, Dallas Bennett.

Liz Algie, Kevin and Barb McLean, John Algie.

Chiara Soons, Haydn Mackenzie, Jenny and Dennis Kitney.

Sue Stanaway, Maggie Barry, Grant Kerr, Trevor Stanaway.

Jarrah Emery, Julian Mann, Conner Mulrooney, Lizzie Speedy.

Laurie Mitchell, Shannon Casey, Jarrah Emery, Ella Hawkins, Lizzie Speedy-Willis, Rochelle Vranjes. Front: Karen McKinlay.

Shane Cortese, Lesley Monk, Gary Monk, Michelle and Phil Brosnan.

Lesleigh Johnson, Sean Hawkins.

Jonathan Sharp, Allan Macleod, George Louie.

Matthew Bellingham, Aidan Bennett, Peter Wall, Phil Brosnan.

Dustin Bisschoff, Cameron Harrison, Aaron Morrison, Karen McKinlay.

Hamish Chadderton, Ashleigh Bennett, Lorraine Chadderton.

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SIMON BRIDGES ON THE SHORE The Browns Bay Bowling Club rooms were overflowing as more than 200 residents gathered to listen to National Party Leader Simon Bridges. Almost at the end of his nationwide community tour, and following a morning tea at Pupuke Golf Club, hosted by MP Maggie Barry, as well as a tour of the B:Hive at Smales Farm, Simon Bridges spoke of his early years before politics, and of his family. He then welcomed questions from the floor, covering a wide range of issues and policies.

A generous afternoon tea afterwards kept the conversation going between attendees and more one-on-one time with party representatives.

Thea Mulholland, Vic Mulholland, Pauline Connors, Keith Krivan.

Brian Mooney, Allison Mooney, Steve Williams.

Greg Walden, Simon Bridges, Erica Stanford.

Te Haua Taua, Scott Evans, James Percival, Aaron Kirkpatrick.

Maggie Barry, Simon Bridges, Dan Bidois.

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HOUSE OF TRAVEL BROWNS BAY PRESENTS INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS Gathering five suppliers from the top luxury tour and cruise sectors, House of Travel Browns Bay held an inspiring evening on Tuesday, 24th July at the Torbay Sailing Club. Captivated guests enjoyed antipasti platters and wine as they listened to the experts share stories and videos on how to travel comfortably while still enjoying some intrepid experiences, particularly in Africa and Antarctica. Special deals on the night and door prizes closed the evening very nicely and all went home dreaming of the $150,000 per person African private jet tour!

Joy Lumsden, Barry Lumsden, Linda Lamb, Gordon Lamb.

Kath Peacock, John Peacock, Maureen Simpson, Michael Simpson.

Kelda Cawood, Frank Turner, Brenda Turner.

Sheryl Pawson, Colin Pawson, Linda Clouston, Ian Clouston.

Linda McDermott, Lin Lee, Barney Ganesan.

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STELLAR AT SMALES FARM Illuminated sculptures lit up the night at Stellar from 13-15th July. The annual night time event at Smales Farm captivated crowds with many glowing, interactive exhibits including colour changing tunnels, large movable spheres, and several metres high spaghetti-like strings. A large selection of food trucks gave visitors plenty to fuel up on as they toured the exhibition, which was accompanied by ambient music. Great, light-up family fun in the dark!

Chris, Jayden, Rhonda and Gemina Bechayda.

Willow and Ravyn Annear.

Danni, Clara and Niko Wielenga.

Ana and Reinaldo Contratti.

Livi, Cindy and Liam Peyper.

Heart-warming winter melodies J.S Bach ‘Wedding Cantata’, BWV 202 John Harbison Snow Country Vivaldi Oboe Concerto in F major, RV 455 Piazzolla Oblivion Featuring Bede Hanley, APO Principal Oboe

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SHORE JUNCTION FUNDRAISER AT REGATTA At the end of July, more than 120 people attended a fundraising lunch at Regatta Bar & Eatery to support Shore Junction, an innovation hub for North Shore youth.

Keynote speaker was Liz Blackwell who told the story of how she and her husband Paul moved from a small-town background (Matamata) to owning not only Pak ‘n Save in Albany, but also The Breakers basketball franchise, taking the latter from the brink of collapse to Australian league glory, before selling it earlier this year. Shore Junction will be based in the old Takapuna RSA building, support innovation, learning, wellbeing and creativity in young people aged 13-24. The lunch and auction raised more than $18,000 for the project.

Teresa Riddell, Lianne Weir, Raele Kinsella.

Sharon Porter, Heather Budden, Jennifer Mahon.

Lynn Ellicott, Debbie Jones, Binty Bringans, Trevor Stanaway, Pat Houlihan.

Michelle Bennett, Ness Donaldson, Sue Noble, Aidan Bennett.

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THE ART OF TEXTILES AT REDGRAVES HOME FABRICS The Art of Textiles was launched at Redgraves Home Fabrics on Thursday 25th July at their gorgeous new gallery space on Constellation Drive. The brainchild of co-owner Gerald Sheehy, this new concept celebrates the art and the artists behind textiles. For the opening season, UK designer Emma J. Shipley is the featured artist, whose exquisite, eye-catching collection of fabrics are based on her traditional pencil drawings and inspired by the natural world. Guests enjoyed champagne and incredible cheese platters, as well as having dinner latino-style from a fabulous food truck brought to the site for the occasion.

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GRAND OPENING OF THE COLOUR COLLECTIVE IN MILFORD New salon The Colour Collective in the heart of Milford welcomed local business owners, friends and family to their Grand Opening on the evening of Tuesday 3rd July. Rose gold balloons and fresh flowers adorned the brightly lit modern space, as guests mingled with the team enjoying wine and nibbling on finger food from next door Kara Cafe. Colour and Styling Bar menus were on display and the super comfortable client chairs were trialled by many of the guests. Goody bags filled with Schwarzkopf hair products, shampoo samples, sweets and vouchers from local businesses, and a copy of Channel Magazine, were given out along with a special prize bag for one of the lucky guests.

Aleisha Stevens, Angel Sitapa, Jacinta Sitapa.

Tip Spooner, Fleur Noda, Chelsee Noda.

Chrissy Yoon, Dawn Claydon, Melvin Vongprem, Casey Day.

David Kim, Dylan Na, Grace Hwang.

Samantha Toner-Green, Mariah Burn, Casey Day.

Ingrid Dawson, Murray Hill, Stephanie King.

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North Shore Member of Parliament Meet with Maggie your local MP Please phone my Takapuna office to make an appointment to discuss any specific issues P 09 486 0005 maggiebarrynz E northshore@parliament.govt.nz maggiebarry.co.nz

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ANDREW DORREEN NEW ASKING PRICE: $1,675,000

Newly Renovated Cosy And Comfortable 3/6 BROWN STREET, TAKAPUNA Located within a short walk to Takapuna Beach and situated in a quiet cul de sac, 3/6 Brown Street is a sublime offering of a newly renovated, well-proportioned townhouse. The current owners have recently renovated the entire home to a high standard; the result being a modern property finished with a neutral palette - simply move in and make it your own and enjoy. This is a spectacular example of stylish, low maintenance, lock up and leave living, within a peaceful seaward side street.

• Overlooking a generous, sunny lawn area out front with additional private garden area - enough for a vegetable garden.

• Spacious, open plan living with peeks of the sea from the dining / living area, leading onto sun-drenched deck.

• Brand new, thoughtfully designed kitchen with new appliances and ample bench top space.

• Solidly constructed of brick making for years of trouble-free, limitedmaintenance living.

• Two double bedrooms, one bathroom, a single (internal access and carpeted) garage with additional off street parking.

This property is the epitome of easy living within a much desired location and is the perfect lock and leave. CV: $1,380,000.

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ANDREW DORREEN NEW ASKING PRICE: $2,995,000

Sensationally Located Seaward Side Home 12A REWITI AVENUE, TAKAPUNA Located on the Seaward side of Takapuna within a moments stroll of Takapuna Beach (via walkway on William Street), this newly renovated home of 285m², is ready for new owners to simply move in and start living the exclusive beachside lifestyle.

Extensively renovated in 2010 (CCC) with new cedar weatherboards and double glazing, this deceptively large, four bedroom, three living home offers spacious ground floor entertaining flowing out to nicely landscaped north facing outdoor entertaining.

A generous entertainers kitchen, leads to spacious dining and lovely formal lounge all facing north and with underfloor heating. Upstairs there is an additional lounge perfect for quiet reading away from the core area, or a perfect children's retreat offering great separation. Accommodation wise there are four bedrooms all on the first floor including a lovely master suite with a spacious walk-in wardrobe and ensuite.

A well-constructed, well laid out home ideal for families wanting to live the seaward side lifestyle and enjoy everything Takapuna has to offer. Alternatively, a great spacious home for a couple wanting an easy care home in the centre of Takapuna.

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. Andrew's 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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LIVE SHOWS AND SPECIAL EVENTS The Free Wind and Freya Live Acoustic Show

- Sun 5th Aug, 6.00pm An acoustic blend of melodies and harmonies from The Free Wind, joined by Freya, a young singersongwriter from Devonport. Tickets $5 Child, $10 Student, $20 Adult.

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PERFORMING ARTS NEWS

News from The PumpHouse from James Bell

How Community Theatres Support Young Talent

This month at The Rose Centre with manager John Davies.

James Bell

When I was 13 I joined Milford Little Theatre and helped with lighting at The PumpHouse Theatre.

I was a shy and awkward teenager who had a very limited experience of the performing arts. While I was there, I met playwrights, directors, crew and actors, all of whom had something in common with me. A passion for being involved in theatre.

It raised my confidence and blew my mind to realise I was entitled to creative expression. It inspired me to become a director and to pursue my dream of becoming the manager of The PumpHouse. The development of talent that goes on here excites me hugely both as a manager and a director, because I can see the possibility of those young people taking a similar journey.

We host a lot of children’s theatre, because we want to inspire them to get involved. The PumpHouse is in a unique position to provide young people with opportunities to get on stage or backstage, and to simply ‘give it a go’. For some of those children, like my young self, their experience here could inspire a life and career in the performing arts.

We’ve got two very exciting seasons this month from Rangitoto College and the North Shore Gang Show (North Shore Scouts and Guides Association). It would be great if you could come along and support them - come with your children to see if they’d like to get involved.

The Merry Wives of Windsor By William Shakespeare This exciting modern revenge comedy sees an ensemble cast of Rangitoto College’s talented senior students, directed by Allan Roberts, explore jealousy, marriage and deceit and shows Shakespeare’s greatest celebration of women and girl power!

This marks the eleventh Rangitoto College Senior Shakespeare production. Students with a passion for Shakespeare eagerly audition each year to be a part of the Senior Shakespeare ensemble. They do it not for grades, but for the love of performing the Bard’s works and the overall challenge of the production experience.

Aug 8 – 10. General Admission $15.

Let the Game Begin In an age where children’s imaginations seem to only get filled with high tech animated characters, things that shoot or explode, and dead things coming to life in the grossest ways, this year’s show presents a more traditional fantasy. These childhood fantasies are presented at pace with music and lighting effects to enhance them, and all through the challenge of “The Game”.

This fun-filled show for the whole family will have you in stitches one minute, and with tears of joy the next.

Brought to you by Scouts and Guides from across Auckland, this is pure youthful delight - North Shore Gang Show continues its proud history of presenting quality family entertainment, whilst showcasing the talents of the young people in the Scout and Guide organisations.

Aug 23 – Sep 1. Tickets from $20.

Cheers, James Bell

BOOKINGS: 09 489 8360 or pumphouse.co.nz

The Importance of being at The Rose Centre

John Davies

It’s August and the year is flying away on us!

We’re looking forward to a big month with our friends at Company Theatre.

Oscar Wilde is back in town with “The Importance of Being Earnest”. It’s a classic comedy of manners and will tickle even the coldest hearts after a trip through a cold night to the theatre.

Company Theatre transports you to the 1890s, to Victorian England, for a performance of enchantment and hilarity. The Importance of Being Earnest is Oscar Wilde's most brilliant tour de force, a witty and buoyant comedy that has delighted millions in countless productions. This superb satire is one of the funniest plays in the English language - the delightful repartee and hilarious piercing of hypocrisy and pomposity will make you laugh out loud.

Two bachelor friends, the dandy Algernon Moncrieff and the utterly reliable John Worthing, lead double lives to court the attentions of the exquisitely desirable Gwendolyn Fairfax and Cecily Cardew. The gallants must then grapple with the riotous consequences of their deceptions, as well as with the formidable Lady Bracknell.

After a simply brilliant turn in “Deathtrap” last year, Adam Pomeroy returns in the role of Algernon. August 11 to 25 is the season and you can grab tickets at iticket.co.nz. Just search “Company Theatre” and scroll down till you see the poster image.

Our first RoseTalk with Dave Veart on Archaeology of Māori Settlement of Devonport Peninsula was amazingly well attended.

We were embarrassed by its success. Now we have a new talk, Professor Geoff Lealand will show the film he produced and debuted at Doc Edge in 2017, “The Reel People of New Zealand”. This 30-minute documentary takes a look into New Zealand’s independently owned cinema theatres, still thriving in the cities and small towns of New Zealand.

It’s much more than an exercise of nostalgia for traditional film-going, as it shows that this South Pacific nation of little more than four million people continues to support a surprising number of small, art-house cinemas, with more than 100 listed on www.cinemasofnz.info, the website which inspired the film. This is 7.30pm Monday August 27. No bookings necessary, but we recommend coming early as if we are overfull again we will stop admissions at our building limit.

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

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WINE: WITH LIZ WHEADON OF GLENGARRY

South America – Chile When we think of Chile and Argentina, it’s all about cheap reds and juicy Malbec, right? Well, it used to be.

How things have changed, though this impression is still common and part of Chile and Argentina’s problem. Earlier in the year I was lucky enough to visit Chile and Argentina to put together a range of wine for us to import.

These wines have arrived and are on promotion throughout August. There are just so many stories to tell and new wines to introduce. Below, a little on just two of the producers in our new Chilean range of wines.

Firstly, a little about Chile. Chile reminds me a lot of New Zealand 10 years ago, and our winemaking history has some similarities for sure. It was the Spanish who first introduced the grape vines; then shortly after, the French varieties arrived. Fortunately, what never arrived was Phylloxera; the little louse did not like the soil or the Andes. The Chilean wine industry has historically been centred around Santiago and the Central Valley, where easy access saw winemaking boom. Old areas in the south that were first populated were often planted with the Pais variety, the mainstay of Chilean white wine for many years. While the central Maipo Valley continues to be very important to the Chilean Wine Industry, there continues to be much change. New ‘old’ varieties are being championed, Chilean Cinsault for instance, and the regions of production have become wider and more diverse, extending to the north and to the south, from down on the coast to deep in the Andes. What makes all this even more fascinating is that Chile is such a long and narrow country; a small journey north or south and the climate, land, aspect, soil, you name it, is different. It’s like a whole host of different winemaking countries bundled together into one narrow strip. Expertise and skill are at an all-time high in Chile, with the new region and varieties, and new generation of winemakers, all making a difference. It is through pioneering individuals such as Eduardo Chadwick, that this message, one of diversity and quality, has spread around the world. Chile is a mecca for Fine Wine and it is

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We love the great wines of Chile and Argentina here at Glengarry. They have long provided some of the greatest value in the world of wine, and in recent years are showing stunning quality at the premium end as well. So we thought it was time to massively expand our range!

Our GM Liz Wheadon visited the regions and hand selected some of the finest boutique wineries to import, so we are very excited.

one to sit up and take notice of. Sure, the great value entry level wines are there, Liz Wheadon but the top end is too, and what’s more, the quality continues through the price points.

Emiliana are located in Chile’s Casablanca Valley. The winery has not always been biodynamic, in fact biodynamic and organic viticulture has been far from the norm. This way of winemaking started as a trial and when they saw the resulting difference in their wines and also in their people, they started moving more and more vineyards over. For the team at Emiliana it is not just a way of growing grapes, but a way of working that results in happier people.

They have vegetable gardens that have been given to the workers; they can’t continue to pay them more and more, but they can give them things to improve their lives, such as fresh vegetables.

In doing so, they have also shown them how to grow things organically which has flowed through to their work. They have a host of animals here, including alpacas, chickens, hens, and many more. The wines are very good: expressive, fragrant, clean and cooler in style due to the proximity to the sea. An excellent point of difference - the grape growing and the style of wines.

Casa Marín are located in the San Antonio Valley. María Luz Marín, who I first met at the NZ Sauvignon Blanc celebration in Blenheim, is the owner and winemaker. María was always interested in the San Antonio valley and felt she could make world class Sauvignon Blanc there. In Chile, to own a winery you either inherit it or you have investors. She could not convince anyone to invest in her project and didn’t come from money. Instead, María worked in the bulk wine market and was very good at it. She made enough to start her winery and has made a global name for her wines. Her son Felipe is now the winemaker and his wife Jamie the marketing manager. The wines are not cheap and are very different to the standard Chilean style; they are much cooler in nature due to the steepness, the soil and proximity to the sea. The first women to own a winery in Chile and she got there by herself, when everyone told her she couldn’t.

Casa Marín are still the only winery in the San Antonio Valley, as noone else is dedicated (read mad) enough to grow grapes here. Mind you, most of the great wines of the world don’t come from where it’s easy.

These wines and the rest of our new range will be open instore throughout August and we’d love to see you instore to try them. Keep an eye out online www.glengarry. co.nz/tastings for the upcoming Takapuna ZUCCARDI Q SERIES MALBEC 2015 Wine Club tasting of EMILIANA ADOBE RESERVA CARMENERE 2017 CASA L APOSTOLLE RED BLEND 2013 South American wines.

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EATING OUT ON THE SHORE

Aubergine Takapuna

Aubergine owners Ramiz James (left) and Basil James, with chef Aldo Franckin.

New-look wow factor and hands-on hospitality After 17 years on Hurstmere Road, Aubergine restaurant has a completely new look. Owners Basil and Ramiz James have created a “beautiful, different, beachy look,” says Ramiz; an “upmarket, casual” ambiance that perfectly suits their central Takapuna location.

In the space of two weeks during June, Aubergine was transformed into a light-filled space, as generous in its proportions as the meals the brothers serve, and with the same attention to detail.

With meticulous planning, and working with the designer Weam Alhakeem, the entire renovation (other than the finishing touches) took place over a two-week period, transforming the 80-seat indoor and 40-seat fully enclosable outdoor space.

“We call it a passion, not a business,” says Ramiz. “And we have tried throughout to support Auckland businesses.” The new contemporary glass light pendants and candle holders are all handcrafted specially for Aubergine by an Auckland based, internationally renowned glass artist. Northcote glass artist Rachel O’Connor has been commissioned to create glass plates to complement the new look.

“A restaurant,” Ramiz says, “is not just about dining; the person who walks in the door is a guest, not a customer. And it is not just about the meal. It’s the memory you take away with you.”

He should know. In his 17 years in Takapuna, he’s welcomed, and continues to welcome, many locals, who celebrate special occasions at Aubergine, or who simply choose the restaurant as their regular “local” for lunch or dinner. He mentions one couple who became engaged over dinner at Aubergine, and who now bring their teenage children. Or a judge who was a guest while visiting Auckland last year. Ramiz, in his direct manner, asked the esteemed

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gentleman what he thought of the restaurant. The judge refused to pass judgement. “I first ate here in 1996,” he laughed. “You’re still here.

I wouldn’t dare tell you what you’re doing right or wrong.”

Perhaps the longevity is due to the family passion and friendly welcome all guests receive; perhaps it’s the fact that, as Ramiz says, it’s a personal, hands-on business, with the owners greeting you as you arrive. “We care,” he says, “and we want to create the wow factor for you; we have to give you an experience.”

And perhaps it’s also the food. Italian/Australian Chef Aldo Franckin joined Aubergine just prior to the refurbishment, and has updated, but not completely revamped the menu. “We wouldn’t dare!” exclaims Ramiz. “There are things we wouldn’t dare take off the menu! Our regular guests always ask for them.”

They also don’t meddle with the popular set-price two-course lunch and three-course dinner options, which offer abundant choice of entrees and mains, and (in the case of dinner) desserts.

At the same time, Aldo says, they will continue to introduce innovative food ideas while retaining the essential Mediterranean flavour. (We bet gluten free pasta and pumpkin arancini weren’t on the menu 17 years ago.) Recent new additions include special Auberginestyle calamari with pickled lemons, slow-cooked lamb shanks with a quince-infused sauce, and chicken breast Diane wrapped in prosciutto.

“We’re offering you the best quality we can,” says Ramiz. “High class service and food, but not fine dining. The quality of a 3-star Michelin restaurant – that’s what we want to achieve.”

Aubergine, 129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna www.aubergine.co.nz 09 489 3104 Open seven days 12pm till late.

Your monthly restaurant guide…

AUBERGINE ABOUT US: After 17 years on Hurstmere Road, we have recently undertaken a full renovation. Enjoy the new décor, our Mediterranean hospitality and our menu of delicious Mediterranean and European dishes, revamped under new head chef Aldo Franckin.

THE FOOD: We serve fresh food delivered daily, and have retained our popular signature dishes, like Eye Fillet Kaisari, grilled lamb rump and pastas, while adding tempting new dishes. Asahi beer now on tap.

NEED TO KNOW: AUGUST Take advantage of our specials: Lunch – Two courses (starter and choice of 11 mains) for just $18 Dinner – Three course set menu $35 (starter, selection of 10 mains and 3 desserts) Open seven days 12pm - 12am 129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand 09 489 3104 aubergine.co.nz

NANAM TAKAPUNA ABOUT US: Our menu reflects our love of Filipino cuisine – inspired by historical flavours of the Philippines, showcasing fresh New Zealand ingredients. We create a fun and relaxed environment to match our menu, with a humble wine list by Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier.

THE FOOD: The Filipino-inspired menu can be shared for families, or you can have the chef’s recommendation to experience more flavours in one visit. From Wagyu grilled Inasal, to tamarind roast chicken, Hawkes Bay lamb adobo and Filipino-inspired dessert, it is sure to be a unique experience.

NEED TO KNOW: AUGUST Lobster Wednesdays with Tattinger Champagne starts 11 July. Pre-order essential by Tuesday evening.

178 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna 09-488 9976 nanamrepublic@gmail.com Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-2:30pm and 5-10pm Bookings online www.nanamrepublic.co.nz

TAYLORS ON HURSTMERE ABOUT US: Taylors, Takapuna's best little wine bar! Now one year old! Mouthwatering bites plus just the right drop to wash away the day and warm into the night. Located close to Bruce Mason Centre and 2 mins walk from Takapuna Beach.

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. Try our famous Kumara & Blue Cheese Arancinci, Snapper Sliders or Lamb & Mint Meatballs!

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MEXICO ABOUT US: Mexico is an immersive dining experience based on the food and culture of its namesake nation.

THE FOOD: Mexico celebrates the vibrant, fresh and lighter side of Mexican cuisine, with street food inspired dishes available on a seasonally changing menu.

Mexico's love affair with Margaritas dates back to its inception, and the many ideas and experimentations saw the creation of Frida's Margaritas. Crafted by our clever bar team, we have created a Margarita heaven that will guarantee all kinds of decision anxiety with flavours like Blackberry & Coconut and Peach & Honey.

NEED TO KNOW: AUGUST Try our new Winter menu with dishes like Crispy Pork Belly Taco and Crispy Cauliflower florets.

Mexico is open from 12pm till late, 7 days a week.

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

SOUL SUSHI ABOUT US: Soul Sushi opened in Newmarket last year and now we are excited to announce 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 a 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: AUGUST Soul Sushi also at 110 Carlton Gore Rd, Newmarket and 50 High St, City.

Soul Sushi, 83-85 Kitchener Road, Milford 09 489 7546

MADAME JOJOS ABOUT US: I started this business Madame Jojo's Foodstore 12 Years ago in Remuera, and Milford over a year and half ago.

I love cooking and am still at the stove making the meals, salads and cabinet food we sell most days.

There is lots of pride and love in the food we serve.

THE FOOD: Our cabinet is always chocka full of fresh easy meal solutions and salads, including vegetarian and vegan choices. The fridge and freezer have lots of delicious heat and eat meals to enjoy on those nights when meal prep time is tight!

NEED TO KNOW: AUGUST Now open for lunch! $20 for any bite and a drink!

Off to the shows at the Bruce Mason?

Pop into Taylors for pre- and post- show deals!

NEED TO KNOW: AUGUST Entertaining at home? Let us cater for you with healthy and hearty lunches, salads, dinner or platters.

12pm till late Tuesday to Sunday Taylor’s on Hurstmere, 168 Hurstmere Road, 09 489 9510 www.taylorsonhurstmere.co.nz

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

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SmokePit & Buoy Takapuna

SmokePit & Buoy Restaurant Manager Yelena Zhukovskaya and Kitchen Manager Greg Nees.

SmokePit & Buoy Ahoy Off with the tablecloths. Out with the formality. The Spencer on Byron Hotel’s restaurant is undergoing a transformation.

From breakfast to dinner, in the bar and in the restaurant, the emphasis is now on a new style of smart casual dining: high quality, wellpriced meals, platters and snacks, and a friendly ambience that is reflected in the welcome you receive from Restaurant Manager Yelena Zhukovskaya and her front of house team. To go with the change of style is a change of name: SmokePit & Buoy. Contemporary, casual and cleverly suggesting the emphasis of the new menu, which focuses on high quality meat cuts and seafood.

Chef and Kitchen Manager Greg Nees has developed the new menu over the last few months. “The beef is all wagyu beef from First Light Foods in Hawkes Bay,” he says. “It’s the only grass-fed, gm-free wagyu in the world. We get our meat direct, and meticulously age it in our fridges here for around 60 days.”

If you know about the wagyu marble grading system, you’ll know that the 7-9 mbs grade of the signature dry-aged rump cap (a cut widely used in South America) puts it at the very top end of quality.

“We specialise in low and slow cookery, using an American-style offset smoker and the latest in convection ovens to produce a refined style of pit cookery,” Greg says, identifying a couple of the slowcooked menu items as must-try options. After 48 hours cooking, the brisket is melt-in-the-mouth tender, and the smoked lamb shoulder on the bone, for two people, begs you to bring along a fellow lamb-lover.

The seafood is equally high quality, ordered each evening and delivered daily from Lee Fisheries. Greg recommends trying the bouillabaisse, or the market fish. What you get, of course, depends on what’s been caught the day before. “We get access to premium export graded fish, caught on long-lines.” He orders whole fish, and his kitchen team breaks them down. “That’s not done often any more,” he notes, but it suits his commitment to freshness.

In addition to the changes to the dinner menu, there’s now a kids’ menu, available all day, with enough variety to suit even the pickiest eater, and a new lunch menu. “Our [lunchtime] specialty is New York-style deli rolls,” says Yelena, with the Ruben (thickly sliced

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house-made wagyu beef pastrami, with pickles, cheddar and thousand island sauce) taking pride of place. But at no more than $15 for any of the sandwiches, you might find it hard to resist the pork belly, the smoked salmon or even the Wagyu Beast, with 200g of wagyu beef brisket.

Both lunch and dinner menus feature Light Eats (entrées) and Substantial Eats (mains), Why Nots (sides) and desserts. With prices reduced across the whole menu, whatever you choose is well-priced, making SmokePit & Buoy not just a special but also an affordable dining experience.

Alongside Greg’s menu, Yelena has introduced some weekly specials: at the bar you can get the Thursday night cocktail of the week for just $5 with complimentary nibbles, and $5 tap beers on Friday and Saturday nights (set times). In the restaurant, Sunday is roast dinner day, with an early start time of 5.30pm. This $22.50 feast includes bread rolls with soup of the day, salad, and roast of the day with roasted root vegetables and sautéed greens – all changed out seasonally, of course.

While changes abound, Greg and Yelena are maintaining the restaurant’s enormously popular events programme, with winematching from one of SmokePit & Buoy’s selected wine suppliers. The most recent featured a sold-out venison night. Next up, in October, is likely to be a seafood night, with diners watching the breaking down of a particular fish (last year a broadbill, perhaps a moon fish this year) and insights into the intricacies of the cutting and cooking of each element of the fish.

Whichever way you look at it, SmokePit & Buoy is a far cry from its more formal incarnation, and its new menu and smart-casual approach seems destined to increase its appeal to locals and tourists alike.

SmokePit & Buoy, 09 916 4982 The Spencer on Byron Hotel, Byron Avenue, Takapuna Open for a la carte breakfast from 6.30-10am; lunch 12-2pm; dinner 6-10pm (except Sundays, 5.30-10pm)

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STANLEY'S

SMOKEPIT & BUOY ABOUT US: Our passionate team of chefs have created the perfect menu. Located on Level One of The Spencer Hotel, Byron Avenue, come and join us for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, watch Sports in our Club Bar, grab a delicious Bar Snack, enjoy a Cocktail, Beer, Wine or Coffee.

Everyone welcome!

THE FOOD: Using a contemporary style of pit BBQ cookery combined with traditional techniques, our offerings include a wide range of grilled Wagyu Steaks, the freshest selection of Seafood available, our famous 48 hour slow roasted Brisket, sticky Pork Ribs, Wings, roast Duck and a killer Dessert menu! Most mains range between $25 – $32.

NEED TO KNOW: AUGUST Thursday Night: Cocktail of the Week $5 (4pm – 7pm) Friday & Saturday Night: Tap Beers $5 (4pm – 8pm) Sunday Night: from 5.30pm Roast Dinner $22.50 - bookings essential SmokePit & Buoy 09 916 4982 Level One, The Spencer on Byron Hotel 9 – 17 Byron Avenue, Takapuna

THE FOOD: All food served at Stanley’s Café is made fresh daily on site using strictly free range produce. You can’t look further than our renowned Salmon and Bacon Rosti dishes, as well as our popular Smashed Avocado meal. We offer both dine-in and takeaway meals and provide catering on request.

Open 7:00am – 3:30pm Monday-Saturday, 8:00am – 3:30pm Sunday 58 East Coast Road, Milford 09 410 4104 stanleyscafe@hotmail.com

TOK TOK

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: 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 to our famous breakfast dishes such as The Coffee Club Big Breakfast, there’s truly something for everyone at The Coffee Club.

NEED TO KNOW: AUGUST We are open for dinner every day until 9pm. Bring in this ad for a 20% discount between 5 - 9pm.

CAFE

BAR

RESTAURANT

ZOMER 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 outcatering 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 house manuka smoked salmon omelette and you should definitely come and try our chilli cheese muffins.

NEED TO KNOW: AUGUST Come and check out our new winter menu! Using the best seasonal produce we have created a menu full of your old favourites plus some new additions that will keep you coming back for more. Zomer, where passion meets food.

Open Mon-Fri: 7:30-15:00, Sat-Sun: 8:00-15:00, 4 The Strand, Takapuna Beach 09 488 7594 www.zomer.co.nz

ABOUT US: Stanley’s Café is your great local getaway. Come and soak up the sun whilst enjoying a cup of freshly roasted coffee accompanied with delicious homemade baking – just like mum used to make. At Stanley’s we pride ourselves in sourcing the finest of ingredients and best seasonal produce available in the creation of our mouth-watering meals. Indulge yourself with great food, great service and great friend’s here at Stanley’s café.

NEED TO KNOW: AUGUST Soup is here! Drop in for a hearty homemade soup served with a cheesy melt.

THE COFFEE CLUB

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

EATING OUT ON THE SHORE

ABOUT US: Tok Tok is a unique restaurant with Asian fusion cuisine located in the heart of Takapuna’s dining precinct, just up from the beach. Many of the dishes are a ‘twist on the traditional’.

Two have featured as winners in the Taste of Auckland Festival Awards.

The Crispy Hapuka Curry was a Supreme Winner and the Crispy Half Duck was runner up.

NEW MENU FOR WINTER: New dishes to try this month include Pork ’n Scallop Dumplings, Duck Pad Thai, and Littleneck Clams with smoked bacon, herbs. They join all the favourites with some dishes returning for winter, including Wagyu Beef Steamed Bun and the Grown-Up Lamb Curry.

129 Hurstmere Road Takapuna.

Phone 489 3988.

Open: Monday: Closed. Tuesday-Sunday: 12pm till late!

Email: toktokkitchen@gmail.com Visit: www.facebook.com/Toktakapuna/ or www.toktok.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: AUGUST 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 We are now open for dinner 7 days from 5pm Sunday open from 11:00 Takapuna Ramen Shop 32-34 Anzac Street,Takapuna, 09 486 2249 www.sakebar.co.nz

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EATING OUT ON THE SHORE BLACK RICE

TOKYO BAY

ABOUT US: Located in North Shore’s biggest food and beverage centre (Orchard Park Retail Hub) in Central Albany, Black Rice offers a cosy dining environment with a central dining lobby, a covered outdoor patio and a VIP private dining room. We are proud to be the first Asian fusion restaurant in Albany.

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: Encompassing a diverse array of countries, cultures and cuisines, Black Rice offers an unparalleled fusion dining experience with an almost endless supply of cooking inspiration to draw from. There's simply no stopping our colourful and creative cuisine.

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: AUGUST Dine in Black Rice in August (from 5pm) and get a complementary house wine with any large plate (main course)

NEED TO KNOW: AUGUST Open every day for lunch and dinner, with great views and a high quality, modern, Japanese dining experience.

Open Tuesday - Sunday, 11am - 11pm Unit 10B, 21 Corinthian Drive, Albany (09) 415 8377 www.facebook.com/BlackRiceAlbany

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

FRENCH RENDEZ-VOUS

FLORRIE M CGREAL'S

ABOUT US: Philippe, Claire and Hemanshi invite you to come into into the unique French restaurant on the Shore.

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

ABOUT US:

THE FOOD: Wide range of typical Kiwi breakfast options like eggs benedict, omelette or gluten-free galettes and delicious sweet crepes.

NEED TO KNOW: AUGUST Large selection of French wine including nice, fresh rosé.

NEED TO KNOW: AUGUST Irish Music Session Tuesdays & Sundays.

Karaoke every Wednesday.

Eat, drink and be Irish.

Enjoy the Craic.

Roaring outside fire.

French Rendez-vous cafe/restaurant, 2a Manurere Avenue, Takapuna 09 487 0009 Frenchrendezvous.booking@gmail.com www.facebook.com/frenchrendezvoustakapuna/

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

Florrie McGreal’s Irish Pub is arguably the best little neighbourhood bar on the Shore, located in the heart of Takapuna’s Hurstmere entertainment precinct.

This is a ‘local’s’ local, which embraces out-of-towners and even those from the “other side”.

DANTE'S PIZZA & CASA PASTA

MASTER AND APPRENTICE

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: AUGUST 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

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ABOUT US: MASTER and APPRENTICE is located in the heart of the popular Hurstmere Road entertainment precinct. It offers a great range of gastrobar food, Panhead, Emerson and Little Creatures craft beers, along with an attractive range of mainstream commercial beers on tap.

NEED TO KNOW: AUGUST We’ve just launched a brand spanking new menu. Influenced by USA’s southern states the menu includes the all-time favourites, hearty comforts, and southern state classics along with a vast range of steaks and burgers. Just perfect for the winter weather.

136 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Open Monday Saturday 12-late Sunday (brunch) 10-Late Follow our Facebook and Instagram page to receive our latest deals for you.

EATING OUT ON THE SHORE FRANC'S WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS MONTH We love everything about winter.

We are on the beach and there is so much to enjoy even when it is cold. We have mulled wine, heaters and really warm blankets, so get down here and embrace winter and all the good things it has on offer.

As part of this we have got some great Franc’s cheap eat specials available that have all been Inspired by international street food and soul food.

This month’s specials are Lamb Meatball Hogie, Butter Chicken Curry & Waffle Breakfast Taco!!! These are all just $12.50 and available ALL DAY. So see you soon for some Franc’s love!!

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

COMMUNITY EVENTS PREMIER SCHOOL CHOIRS WHAT: Cantare - Westlake Girls’ Choir

& Euphony - Kristin Girls’ Choir

An inspirational afternoon with

two of our finest NZ School choirs

WHEN: Sunday 19 August 4pm WHERE: Takapuna Methodist Church, 429 Lake Road, Takapuna DETAILS: TMC is delighted to host two top North Shore Girls’ Choirs Cantare and Euphony. These talented choirs have both won many awards at the NZ Choral Federation Big Sing Festival, the Aspire International Music Festival and the Australian Choralfest. Both are competing in the BigSing Finals in Wellington later this year.

Entry by programme: Suggested donation $20 (School age free) in support of a major project to upgrade and refurbish the organ.

Inquiries phone TMC Office 489 4590.

See also: http://takapuna.methodist.org.nz/events

ALL are welcome!

WESTLAKE MID-WINTER CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA WHAT: Westlake Boys and Westlake Girls mid-winter dinner fundraiser WHEN: Saturday 11th August, 6.15pm WHERE: Westlake Boys School Auditorium, 30 Forrest Hill Road, Forrest Hill DETAILS: Four-course dining experience, entertaining debate, mystery envelopes and auction. Cash bar.

BOOK: https://nzpatronbase.com/_Westlake/Productions or email tickets@wbhsrowing.co.nz

ELEPHANT WRESTLER WHAT'S ON IN AUGUST Well, we have all been waiting for this and the time is here again as the Boys in Black take on the so-called might of southern hemisphere rugby. We will have all the big games Live and Loud as we help Takapuna turn Black!!!

We also set August alight with a range of delicious new Absolut Vodka cocktails that are guaranteed to get the taste buds dancing.

Mixologist Nick Jager, in association with the Absolut brand ambassadors have really pulled these ones out of the bag and are ready to shake up a storm.

NEW DAILY FOOD SPECIALS are coming as well so watch us on Facebook and our website as well. #welovesomecheapeats

CELEBRATING 125 YEARS OF WOMEN’S RIGHT TO VOTE WHERE: Outram Hall, Murrays Bay WHEN: Sunday 9th September at 3.30pm ABOUT: It’s 125 years since women received the right to vote in New Zealand. Celebrate inspiring and innovative women who have influenced our past, present and future, with guest speaker Erica O’Flaherty, Team Leader at North Auckland Research Centre of Auckland Libraries.

COST: $25 includes bubbly on arrival

Open Mon - Sun 11am - Late.

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

To book email sinorthshore@siswp.org or phone Sylvia on 0211527174

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ILOVETAKAPUNA: NEWS

Talking Takapuna The months have been flying by. It’s already August and we can’t wait for the start of spring and, soon enough, summer!

We want to thank everyone who shopped in Takapuna for our Winter Shop and Win. Congratulations to all the winners especially to the lucky shopper who won a trip for two to Tahiti. We hope everyone had a great time shopping in Takapuna at the many amazing shops we have here. Perhaps you made a day of it and also had a meal in one of the fantastic restaurants and eateries in town between all the retail therapy.

There have been numerous exciting new brands and shops opening in Takapuna in recent months that we’ve fallen in love with! You can’t miss fashion favourite Augustine in the heart of Hurstmere Road with its glam store design and rows and rows of chic designer pieces. Only a few steps away is beauty paradise Mecca Cosmetica. Grab those makeup and skincare cult favourites and check out some heavenly scents from Mecca Perfumeria. Further down the street at 106 Hurstmere Road is Vapo, New Zealand’s leading vape store. Vapo was created to help make a difference for smokers in the country so if you’re looking to transition from smoking, visit the team instore and they’ll help you with your options.

If you have a hankering for delicious food, Nam Nam at 8 Huron Street is serving up authentic Vietnamese street food. Their pho definitely hits the spot this winter! If crêpes, pastries and French food are more your thing, stop by So French at 6 Hurstmere Road – it’s the perfect combination of café, deli, and patisserie. Start with one of their savoury meals, leave room for a sweet treat, and end the meal with a hot beverage. If you’re in a hurry, stop by the stylish Holy Shot three doors down and grab a delish doughnut and coffee to go!

For something a bit different, The VR Club has recently opened at 6a/33 Hurstmere Road to the right of The Commons.

Experience virtual reality first hand with their wide selection of games and find out what everybody’s been raving about. Right

Nam Nam

So French

Upcoming Events:

Until 4 August – The PumpHouse: Towards Zero 2 August – The Commons: Beats By Bingo

4 August – Bruce Mason Centre: Miss Auckland 2018 4 August –Takapuna Library: Korean Tea Ceremony 5 August – Bruce Mason Centre: Pick & Mix - The Messy Magic Adventure (Free) 5 August – The PumpHouse: North Shore Concert Band Presents 40th Anniversary Celebration 5 August – The PumpHouse: Start the Conversation Presents Winter Panel 2018 7 August – Bruce Mason Centre: Suzanne Vega 8 August – Paintvine - The Wharf 8-10 August – The PumpHouse: The Merry Wives of Windsor 9 August – Takapuna Library: Jennifer Curtin 12 August – Bruce Mason Centre: Pick & Mix - Spinderella (FREE) 12 August – French Rendezvous Café - Art and Wine 14 August – Takapuna Methodist Church: Winter Romance 16 August – Bruce Mason Centre: The Bootleg Beach Boys 18 August – Bruce Mason Centre: BreakThrough 19 August – Bruce Mason Centre: Pick & Mix - Kids Takeover - Stars of Tomorrow (FREE) 21 August – Takapuna Library: Secret SAS Missions in Africa 22 August – Bruce Mason Centre: DanceNZmade Interschool Auckland Regional 22 August – Paintvine - Cathedral Cove 23 August – 1 September – The PumpHouse: Let the Game Begin 23 August – Takapuna Library: Poetry Day Prelude – Shore Words 25 August – Bruce Mason Centre: Peter Williams Medium Live 26 August – Bruce Mason Centre: Pick & Mix - The Golden Pig (FREE)

next to The VR Club is Haven Skin Spa, the perfect place to relax and de-stress after a week of hard work, leaving you feeling refreshed, beautiful, and ready to take on whatever challenges will come.

Takapuna is definitely living it up even in the colder months.

Hospitality and retail spend has grown 3.7% over the last quarter compared to the same period last year and 4.8% over the year. And there’s more to come! There are 14 stores currently being refurbished in Takapuna and opening soon. We’re expecting to welcome even more amazing brands as well as independent retailers and hospitality providers to Takapuna in the coming months.

It’s cold out but there is still lots going on in town! Check out the Bruce Mason Centre for great shows this month. They’ve got something for everyone whether you’re looking for something kidfriendly, you’re a huge Beach Boys fan, you want to know who the next Miss Auckland is, or you’re interested in seeing psychic-medium Peter Williams.

Don’t forget to like us @ilovetakapuna on Facebook and Instagram or visit www. ilovetakapuna.co.nz for the latest on what’s up and what’s hot in town.

By Terence Harpur, Chief Executive Officer, Takapuna Beach Business Association

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

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Janelle Bish, Producer at Auckland Live Janelle Bish has worked at Auckland Live for four years in a producing and programming role with a focus on content for families and young people, which has built a wonderful home and a supportive community buzz at the Bruce Mason Centre (BMC).

Channel Magazine: What shows are you currently working on for Bruce Mason Centre?

Janelle Bish: We brought the prestigious Windmill Theatre Company’s Big Bad Wolf for the July school holidays. In October, on the final weekend of the October school holidays we welcome Air Play. Direct from New York, this is a family friendly, circus-style adventure of epic proportions in which two expert clowns do the most incredible things with silk and air. Just after school breaks up in the week leading up to Christmas, we’ve got a smashing circus/cabaret show called Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, created by Sydney Opera House.

We’re just starting to formulate plans for a very special pop-up café to go alongside it in the foyer.

CM: What have been the highlights to date of shows you’ve produced on the Shore?

JB: I love the general buzz whenever we do shows on the Shore, but earlier this year, Sydney-based creators, Erth, returned with a phenomenal new work of puppetry, called Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium.

It had a specially created virtual reality component so we set this up as a foyer experience just for kids.

Janelle Bish, progammer at Auckland Live.

CM: What do you like about working in Takapuna?

JB: I usually visit BMC at least once a fortnight and base myself there when shows are in town. Takapuna is a dreamy place to work, given its beautiful scenery. We encourage our artists to nip for a walk along the beach on a sunny day, and I’m also loving the burgeoning restaurant and café scene that has such a great selection of eats for our audiences and artists.

CM: What most excites you about producing shows for Bruce Mason Centre?

JB: It is such a wonderfully spacious and flexible venue, with lots of different corners to activate. Being in the heart of Takapuna, it has a great supportive audience with its own special vibe. There’s also a beautiful clear view of the sea and Rangitoto from the balcony of the upstairs café – best kept secret!

CM: What would you say to anyone who has not been to the Bruce Mason Centre?

JB: You’re missing all the fun!!

Takapuna Business Profiles

Rob Marks, Managing Director, NZIE NZIE is a boutique business school offering NZQA-accredited qualifications, co-created or shaped by employers and industry specialists, and taught by dedicated experts. It has its own employment service helping students to kick-start their careers by opening doors to employers. Managing Director Rob Marks has worked in education management for the last 15 years, in New Zealand and overseas and is passionate about helping NZIE students realise and fulfil their potential.

Channel Magazine: What are the issues for your industry at present, and how is NZIE addressing these?

Rob Marks: Our job as a tertiary institute is to ensure students have industry relevant skills when they graduate. The majority of our students already have a university degree but don’t have the practical skills required to find a job after graduating. We solve this by having industry experts teach on our Diploma programmes as well as providing some great work experience and internship opportunities for graduates. Our tutorial-style classes mean students get all the personal care and support they need to succeed.

CM: What is the attraction for NZIE in being based in Takapuna?

RM: NZIE’s students come from more than 20 different countries (including New Zealand!) and they really love the attraction of studying in a vibrant, beachside suburb. Our international students really love the ‘Kiwi’ lifestyle, as Takapuna offers a such a relaxed and laidback

NZIE Managing Director Rob Marks.

vibe. It’s a truly unique experience for all students studying and working in the area. The local business community is also really diverse which provides some fantastic employment opportunities for NZIE graduates.

CM: What do you love about the Shore?

RM: I have lived on the North Shore for the last five years, having previously always lived on the ‘other side’. The Shore is really relaxed and a great place to raise a family. Most of my friends and family have now ‘migrated’ across the bridge as well, as the lifestyle is amazing.

CM: What do you like best about working in Takapuna?

RM: Everything in Takapuna is within distance of great cafés and restaurants. It’s awesome to be able to step outside the campus and be only five minutes’ walk from the beach.

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THE VAULT Get out and about this winter with a Blunt umbrella.

See the full range at great prices at The Vault Hurstmere Rd. 9 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 489 8008 www.thevaultnz.com

Shop Shore the

#pinks&purples #supportlocal

CAPRICHO Layers are always a good idea when it's chilly outdoors and warm indoors.

Beautiful against your skin, Lou from Laing Home is a lovely cashmere and superfine merino long sleeve, button neck crew in blush or mocha.

106 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 0211 027 309 www.capricho.co.nz

THE FAIRY LIGHT SHOP Why not bring spring into your home early this year with our gorgeous and perfectly pink orchid fairy lights.

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

TANGO'S SHOES Dare to be different‌stand out from the crowd with unique footwear from Tango's.

164 Kitchener Rd, Milford 09 488 0495 www.tangosshoes.co.nz

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WALLACE COTTON Add a pop of colour to your home with our gorgeous plush velvet cushions from $49.90. The perfect finishing touch for your bed or sofa.

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

NEXT DOOR GALLERY “Big Sky Lush” is a stunning abstracted painting that will create the perfect serene feature in any room. To enjoy this and other original paintings by Leanne Mulder just visit our gallery or online store.

132 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead Point 09 480 9289 www.nextdoorgallery.co.nz

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WILD & WOOLLY YARNS Don’t buy a mass produced, generic beanie…grab a granny and set her to work with needles and wool!

93 Kitchener Road, 09 488 7039 fran@wildandwoollyyarns.co.nz Facebook: wild and woolly yarns New website at www.wildandwoollyyarns.co.nz

PAINTED BIRD Exclusive in New Zealand to Painted Bird Milford, make an entrance wearing stunning Michal Negrin jewellery. Unique pieces from Europe and beyond at the only true vintage store on the Shore. Be your own Bird - sustainable fashion everyday only on Milford's main street.

164a Kitchener Road, Milford 09 486 2473 @paintedbirdnz on Instagram or Facebook www.paintedbird.nz

TOSCA & SALOME Spring into the new season with feminine colour palettes at Tosca & Salome.

Shop in store or online & collect loyalty points towards your $50 voucher!

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

FLORIENNE Luscious pinks!

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

FOUNDERS OF ROME Venetian glass decanter, looking quite at home at Founders of Rome.

1 Earnoch Avenue, Takapuna Parking behind the building.

Wed-Sun 10am-5pm or by appointment 027 4777155 www.foundersofrome.co.nz

BATH BOUTIQUE Beautiful, unique gifts for all occasions.

Supporting quality New Zealand artisans and ethical international brands. Come in for a visit!

Open Tuesday-Saturday 9:30-5:30, Sunday 10-4 3 Inverness Rd, Browns Bay 09 475 5677 www.bathboutique.co.nz

CRAVEHOME Pretty in pink – beautiful handmade New Zealand ceramics make a great gift or décor accent.

All in-store and online now.

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

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ON THE NORTH SHORE

This month, we snuggle up 'At Home' as the winter mornings and evenings leave us inclined to make the most of the indoors. Ahead of this issue, we chatted to a selection of Shore residents from Devonport to the Bays, to find out about the place they choose to call home. On the following pages we also offer inspiration on ways to breathe new life into your indoor spaces, and suggest some local businesses that can help you achieve your home improvement dreams - big or small - this season and beyond...

Fran Stafford Fran is owner of Wild and Woolly Yarns in Milford, and lives in Belmont, though she’s originally from the UK, as details about her home indicate.

Grae Burton

Please tell us about your home.

We live in a tiny 1950s weather board and brick and tile bungalow. Everything in it has meaning and purpose. All the furniture, crockery, cutlery, is from the 1950s; I inherited that from an aunty in England who had a house full of British-made furniture and who knew I loved the period.

What is your favourite room to spend time in and why?

It’s all open plan upstairs – kitchen, dining and living areas. My favourite place is in the corner of the living room, where I have my record player, my books and my armchair.

It’s a lovely cosy, sunny, light-filled spot.

What is the one thing you would change about your home if you could?

Nothing. It’s perfect What was the last renovation project you undertook around your home?

The kitchen. I designed it myself and had it hand-made in Glenfield in 1950s style to match the house. It has a cork floor and 1950s retro-style cupboard.

Who would you do a house swap with if you could?

The Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, who have Chatsworth House, a stately home in Derbyshire. It’s steeped in history and has huge grounds. The previous Duchess, Deborah Cavendish (who was one of the Mitford sisters) brought in the tea rooms and a gift shop when the home was pinged with inheritance tax in the 1950s.

Complete this sentence: For me, home is… … my home for life. I’m surrounded by what I love and who I care for. It’s oozing with special memories. And it’s on a bus route for when I grow old!

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Don Barker Brynyce Owen Owner of Shore-based business Moving Made Easy, Brynyce is a long-standing Milford resident who enjoys helping people in the process of moving home. She is in Grae Burton business with her son Tom Owen.

Tell us about the type of home you live in…

It's a single storey, pastel-coloured, weatherboard house from around the late 1950s, which has the original rimu floors.

How long have you lived there?

I have lived in the Milford area for many years, and in my current home for almost two.

What is your favourite room to spend time in and why?

The open-plan living area is filled with light and I love sitting there reading a book and glancing out at the trees.

What is the one thing you would change about your home if you could?

The view...I would prefer to be looking out to the South Pacific, but the trees are a wonderful substitute.

What was the last renovation project you undertook at home?

I haven't done one for a while, but recently my son, Tom, and I undertook a massive reorganisation of the business office and storage rooms. This involved rethinking our entire storage system, shelving one side of a room, moving furniture around, and a lot of cups of tea.

Who would you do a house swap with if you could?

Anybody with a magnificent sea view!

Complete this sentence: For me, home is… peace and tranquility.

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Retired pharmacist Don Barker had lived on Jutland Road in Hauraki for six years when he decided to downsize to an apartment at Stanley Point this winter. Don is a member of Waitemata Golf Club and enjoys playing cards at Devonport Croquet Club, as well as attending fitness classes in the village.

Tell us about the type of home you live in…

It's an apartment which was built around 50 Grae Burton years ago. It's all on one level on the ground floor and has been well-maintained and modernised.

How long have you lived there?

Just four weeks. We've just about unpacked and got rid of all the boxes!

What is your favourite room to spend time in and why?

The lounge, with the view. I love to see the yachts coming in and out of the harbour.

There are big windows with no curtains or blinds, so at night you can see the city become a twinkling wonderland over there!

What is the one thing you would change about your home if you could?

More storage! With downsizing we've had to get rid of such a lot of our stuff. The grandchildren have done very well out of us!

As have the Hospice and Salvation Army charity shops in Devonport - they're now filled with our products!

What was the last renovation project you undertook at home?

No renovation here, but we had the place newly painted before we moved in.

Who would you do a house swap with if you could?

Somebody who has a cliff-top view of the next America's Cup! Complete this sentence: For me, home is… the place I am always happy to return to, when I've been overseas or even just out for the day.

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Rebekah Juang, Beach Haven Kia ora, I am a Beach Haven local of Korean heritage, a doctor and PhD candidate at the Auckland Regional Public Health Service and the University of Auckland respectively. I also have an interest in peace, anti-racism, social justice activism, and was the Green Party of Aotearoa candidate for Northcote in the 2017 General Election and 2018 by-election.

In my spare time I like to look after our cat and four chickens, bake and watch interesting plays and documentaries.

Tell us about the type of home you live in?

I live in a house by the beach, looking out onto the Te Atatu Peninsula. It is surrounded by mostly native bush and we often see tui, piwakawaka and kereru from our living room.

What is your favourite room to spend time in and why?

I really like our kitchen! It’s spacious enough to host group baking or cooking projects and opens out onto the garden so you can run out and pick a handful of herbs which is lovely. It also has one of the best views in the house and in our first year here, I spotted a pod of dolphins swim past while I was making a cup of coffee!

What is the one thing you would change about your home if you could?

The strong sea breezes don’t seem to be good for the garden, I haven’t had much luck growing anything other than greens in the backyard. It’s a bit of a running joke that our fruit trees seem to grow one piece of fruit a year despite getting lots of love and care. If I could change one thing about homes in general I would want to do something about the embarrassing mismatch between the 30,000 empty homes in Auckland and the thousands in our community who are homeless or living in precarious/substandard housing.

What was the last renovation project you undertook around your home?

We sanded down the old wooden deck and painted it a deep, Mediterranean blue.

Who would you do a house swap with if you could?

I don’t think I would! I really love living in this house.

Complete this sentence: For me, home is… a fundamental human right and something we need in order to thrive.

Sue Stanaway, Takapuna

Ami Kelly, Campbells Bay

Sue Stanaway is General Manager of the Bayleys Foundation, a philanthropic organisation that supports communities around New Zealand, and which is proud to be the Elite sponsorship partner for Make-A-Wish New Zealand. We asked Sue about her home:

Ami lives in Campbells Bay with her husband and two children plus a dog and rabbits (who love to get out and meet the neighbours). They own a cabinet making business where Ami works when she's not coaching one of the children's many sports teams or at the gym.

Please tell us about your home.

A year ago my husband and I downsized to a three-storey townhouse in the heart of Takapuna and did a full reno to make it feel like Grae Burton our own.

It’s compact but has all the spaces and character we need and is an easy walk to our favourite Takapuna restaurants and socialising spots.

Tell us about the type of home you live in?

It’s a 1970s cedar home which has had a few additions and updates over the years while retaining the skylights and stairwell entranceway of the era. We’ve been here six years and have done some renovations to make it our own. We are elevated and look out over trees – our deck is a very sociable place to hang out with friends and their kids.

What is your favourite room to spend time in and why?

The lounge has the ambience of the fireplace in winter and floor to ceiling windows where we look out to the hub of Takapuna and on to the Gulf, and we can open the french doors to a sunny deck for breakfast in summer.

What is the one thing you would change about your home if you could?

The next job is to carpet the garage.

What was the last renovation project you undertook around your home?

When we bought the property, it was in its original 23-year-old style and we fully renovated and redecorated to give it the aesthetics and tone on tone colour palate that works for us.

The bones were great with separate dining, three spacious bedrooms and both a deck on one side and a private Italian style courtyard for summer entertaining on the other.

Who would you do a house swap with if you could?

If we are talking a holiday swap then the home of George and Amal Clooney on the shores of Lake Como would be a dream, but for a permanent swap QUALITY, it would be one of those stunning properties on Takapuna Beach.

Complete this sentence: For me, home is… …where we can welcome our family and friends to share our lives and enjoy warm hospitality and memorable moments.

What is your favourite room to spend time in and why? In the lounge sits my large wingbacked chair. This is positioned to capture the warm sun and is where I sit comfortably with my green tea, sometimes dozing off. Everyone knows this is my chair!

What is the one thing you would change about your home if you could?

We have a 10 year plan to rebuild a larger, modern home on this site that has all the right spaces for us and is technologically savvy with smart digital security and automation. For now, though, the next thing will be a swimming pool which will be lots of fun.

What was your last renovation project?

Our master bedroom, bathroom and landing was the most recent but we’ve also done the kitchen.

Complete this sentence: For me, home is… where my family is.

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AT HOME: THE FAIRY LIGHT SHOP

Making the most of lights

FLAGS & FABRIC!

The Fairy Light Shop is run by Belinda Gregg and Vanessa Judd.

Since they opened their store in Barrys Point Road, they've been struck how people on the Shore are so supportive of local businesses. They love it when people come in to look at their lights and have a chat about what options are available.

We asked Belinda a few questions about how lights can enhance the atmosphere in your home.

Belinda Gregg

Channel Magazine: What is the power of using lights in enhancing atmosphere?

Belinda Gregg: Fairy lights are for all year round! The best thing about the lights is they always make people smile. They are the perfect way to create ambient lighting inside and outside, whether you’re relaxing at home or entertaining. And of course fairy lights are a definite requirement for any celebration – not least the Christmas season.

CM: How can people maximise the impact of any lights they select?

BG: The best way to maximise the impact of fairy lights is to install them so you accentuate and complement any existing architecture or garden structures: rooflines, windows, fences, trees, hedges, pergolas are all examples of areas where lighting will create a stunning feature. Lighting inside windows looks fabulous too and creates a mysterious and magical feeling. Put the lights on a timer so you don’t need to remember to switch them on and off – then the neighbours and passers-by can enjoy them too!

At Benefitz we design and produce just about anything that assists communication. Business Cards, Magazines, Signage, Websites, Books, Brochures, Posters, Banners and lots lots more!

Over the past 18 months we’ve made a massive investment in fabric – and we love it! With our state-of-the-art machinery we produce lots and lots of flags and many other items with vibrant printed fabric – like exhibition items, display stands, media walls etc. etc.

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CM: How can you help people beyond just selling them lights?

BG: We advise people all the time on what the lighting possibilities are for particular spaces. We offer a design service where we can come for a site visit and make recommendations and quote from there, and we also offer an installation service. Or people can email or bring in a photo and we’re happy to advise from that.

CM: With Christmas coming up, can you tell us a bit about the kinds of lights people can use to mark the Christmas season?

BG: Icicle and curtain lights are very popular outdoor options, along with stars to hang inside windows. Net lights are perfect for hedging, and Christmas tree lights are always a big seller.

Battery lights are great and very versatile because you can simply move them as required from table centerpiece to mantelpiece to fireplace and so on.

CM: Can you give us examples of where customers have used lights they’ve bought from you, and why these worked so well?

BG: We have sold lights to many restaurants and bars which you can see locally in Takapuna: Francs, The Lab, The Commons, The Elephant Wrestler - and the large Japanese maple on Hurstmere Green is literally dripping with fairy lights. The lights help make these venues desirable locations and they set the mood for a fun night out.

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AT HOME: REDGRAVES HOME FABRICS

Fine art meets fabric

Gerald Sheehy

business, and is proud of his team. “We have some of Changing the way fabrics are viewed is the aim the most talented designers in the country on our team of local businesses man who has created a new to help clients select the ideal furnishings - and it is textile gallery concept on the Shore. mostly done in the very place where they will be used, Gerald Sheehy recognised the feelings of their home. And good design does not need to mean overwhelming choice among the rows and rows of expensive design; it can be a new touch of colour or rolls presented in most fabric stores. “After almost 50 print with curtains, furniture covering or a new soft years in the textile business, I finally realised that the furnishing. After all, textiles are the most viewed art in most common thing a client said when they entered the home!” a textile showroom was, ‘Oh! Where do I start?’

Emma J Shipley Consultants visit clients to find and share inspiration Because there was simply way too much to see. for adding bespoke furnishing touches, a process “Clients weren't excited by the thousands and Gerald is involved in with briefings and follow up thousands of options that confronted them; it can be findings. Each morning he also meets with their intimidating. I asked myself whether all these samples installation team to discuss what they will be installing were a help or a hindrance in the decision making in the customers' homes that day and to do a final process, and decided there must be a better way. quality check. He regularly walks the floor of their “I thought, why not celebrate the art of textiles and factory, located above the gallery, and supervises the the artists behind the designs?” manufacture of the goods being produced that day by So the new gallery concept at Redgraves their own in-house, highly skilled artisans.

Home Fabrics store was born. At the premises on Gerald also meets daily with his design team to Constellation Drive, clients can take time to view the run over schedules and customers’ special requests, displays of fabrics, which each season will reflect a discuss stock levels, trends, and any new products that are coming different textile artist. Launched on 25th July with an opening event that included food trucks, friends and family, the inaugural artist to be on the market. “Our hand has run over every product that leaves our featured is the UK’s Emma J Shipley. Emma is a fashion designer and building,” says Gerald. “That is the art of textiles at Redgraves Home artist with a loyal following, whose work has this year been the feature Fabrics.”

And now, clients can enjoy this art, with a quality coffee, in a of a first-of-its-kind exhibition at Harrod’s in London. relaxed, art gallery-esque environment at 35c Constellation Drive.

Animalia is the title of her collection which has seen her fine, Until October 15th Gerald and his team will be celebrating the very detailed drawings transferred onto fabrics which can be used to cover furniture, as drapes, soft furnishings and more. Each image has first of their chosen artists, the very talented Emma J Shipley. Gerald says: “We hope you will love her textiles as much as we do.” been crafted by Emma in a traditional process of pencil sketching on paper, before being saturated with a mix of vibrant, and some softer, colours. She features animals that are endangered and, in doing so, Phone for an appointment with a designer from as well as creating stunning artworks, highlights the plight of these Redgraves Home Fabrics - The Art of Textiles on 09 476 9102. creatures, celebrating their beauty and preciousness.

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A new concept gallery featuring the art and artists of textiles.

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AT HOME: KITCHENS BY DESIGN

Designed for living Richard Cripps is the owner of Kitchens By Design. He strongly believes in the need for good design in our lives, particularly in a complex, multifunctional space such as the kitchen, and that an important component of any successful kitchen is design itself.

In conversation with Richard on the topic of design, we agree that good design is hard to define (after all, this is the topic of theses, too vast for this article). For someone aiming to ensure their new kitchen is both functionally and aesthetically pleasing, the best option is to use a good designer.

Kitchens By Design, Richard says, offers the expertise of six designers, four of whom are acknowledged with awards as among the best in new Zealand and Australia. “All our designers are professionally qualified, and regularly attend industry events to keep up to date with the latest in materials, appliances, style and ideas.”

While as a client you’ll deal with one designer as your kitchen design concepts are developed, your KBD designer is not working in isolation. “We are a team,” says Richard, "and there is often cross pollination of ideas around a project as the designer works to meet your brief."

Design, he adds, is also about relationships. “A good designer works on building a relationship to find out what motivates and excites each client. Are you a baker? Do you buy in bulk or shop every day? Do the kids help prepare the meals?

“Good design creates something unique. A well-designed kitchen is one that should be a perfect fit for the client – and stand the test of time.” Recent examples of “perfect fits” created by KBD designers include a custom-designed drawer to fit a client’s precious vases, for example.

Good design, Richard says, gives you better use of the space you have in your kitchen, and is all in the planning. The choice of benchtops, colours or door finishes can be subjective, though in a kitchen, as he says, beauty needs to be in the eye of more than one beholder. “The planning is what we bring you. We also bring innovative ideas. Our designers are aware of trends, but are able to discern the difference between a trend and the latest fad.”

Good design creates something unique. A welldesigned kitchen is one that should be a perfect fit for the client – and stand the test of time.

Good design need not be expensive. Indeed, in the long run it can offer considerable savings. In a kitchen, Richard points out, the cost of materials (appliances, cabinetry, plumbing, benchtops, lighting…) that goes into a poorly-designed kitchen is the same as goes into a well-designed one. And he has testimonials from Kitchens by Design customers whose custom-designed kitchens are still serving them well decades later.

The initial briefing meetings with your designer may take several hours, and the process to get a kitchen planned may take several weeks of discussion between you and the designer.

These meetings allow the designer to consider how you use your kitchen and for you to be aware of options that take into account your lifestyle and use of your kitchen; KBD designers then present

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concepts that incorporate your requirements and that offer possibilities you may not have initially considered.

The KBD showroom in Takapuna also allows clients and prospective clients to get a sense of some of the possibilities, like bi-fold pantry doors that hide all your appliances but open up to provide an extension of your bench space; electric touch-opening drawers or kitchen bins; or drawers with power points so you can charge cellphones or other small electronic devices near where you are working.

“I think design helps us actually change the way we think about things,” Richard adds. “Great design is not just restricted to what’s on the surface and how it looks. It solves everyday problems. We design drawers to make items easily accessible. We incorporate good lighting design to help you undertake tasks. We use design to shorten the distances to complete tasks. For design to be successful, a designer cannot be just artistic in their approach; they must always have a focus on the customer or user of the product.”

In short, good design is a wonderful mix of imagination and pragmatism, specifically tailored to each situation. “Our designers creatively bring great decorative surfaces, hardware and known planning principles together to create not only beautiful one-off kitchens but kitchens that help bring friends and families together, fuel a passion for cooking or just simply enhance entertaining and socialising.”

“Design should be seen as an important ingredient in any successful kitchen.”

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COMMUNITY NEWS

PACK & SEND: TAKAPUNA

Send Anything, Anywhere!

Fragile? Large? Awkward? Valuable?

Takapuna Rotarians Judy and Graham Browne and President, Geoff Powell.

Service and fun to help community In July, members of Takapuna Rotary Club spent a day at Takapuna Primary School landscaping and upgrading the gardens ready for the new school term.

The project was part of Takapuna Rotary's commitment to helping its community through service and fun.

The Takapuna club has a particular focus on local projects and action to help community groups.

Members brought along their gumboots, forks, spades and rakes to lay new paths and upgrade the gardens with new plants.

Eighteen people took part and completed the preparations of 12 raised garden beds for growing vegetables and sensory plants, and moved over 12 cubic metres of soil.

The project was part of Takapuna Rotary's commitment to helping its community through service and fun. The Takapuna club has a particular focus on local projects and action to help community groups. It’s a club with many different ages, genders and professions, who meet on a Monday evening over drinks and nibbles. While it is social, it has a strong community focus and its members love getting “stuck in” to projects.

PACK & SEND is a very popular franchise that will send any item – no matter how fragile, large, awkward or valuable — anywhere in the world. Its powerful promise is: “Anything, Anywhere - No Limits”.

A customer can take any item Jane and Jeremy Bain. into Jane and Jeremy and be entirely confident it will be carefully packaged and delivered to any address, anywhere in the country or anywhere around the world.

The Team are well qualified to offer a highly professional custompackaging service which includes handling fragile, large, awkward and valuable items. Cover for loss or damage of any consignment can be arranged.

The Takapuna store is a One Stop Shop for everything packaging and freight. Private and Business customers are taking to the PACK & SEND concept in droves. From Trade Me buyers and sellers, tourists and backpackers, university students on the move, people moving overseas, small businesses and large corporations. They cover national and international freight, road, sea and air options. They make it hassle free by offering pickup, packing services and complete all the paperwork for delivery. They can even track to the door and advise of its safe arrival.

“It’s the sheer convenience of being able to bring absolutely anything you like into us and know it will be delivered safe and sound to any address in the world, and quickly,” said Jeremy.

“There is increased demand for clients looking for fast and safe solutions for the export/import of important legal documents and applications especially embassies and government departments in foreign counties” says Jane.

Pack & Send Takapuna stocks a large range of durable boxes and quality packing materials for DIY packing. They can even custom make boxes and packaging for your specific needs. The personal service, professional packaging, world class systems and expertise that PACK & SEND Takapuna provides are designed to make your freight experience as simple and smooth as possible.

You don’t even need to open an account and they’ll send anything, anywhere plus take care of the hassles.

Pack & Send Takapuna open Mon – Sat, now located at 77 Barrys Point Rd, Takapuna with exclusive and convenient parking outside. Ph 486-3355 or email takapuna@packsend.co.nz and let them make sending easy.

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New members are always welcome to attend – please contact club president Geoff Powell or visit www.takapunarotary.org.nz for more details.

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HEALTH & FITNESS: WITH CLAIRE BELLINGHAM, LES MILLS TAKAPUNA

OPTOMETRY: HAYDON OPTOMETRISTS, TAKAPUNA

New Season Tom Ford and Jimmy Choo

David Haydon

Sharon is my Dispensing Optician and she is responsible for the fabulous range of hand-picked frames here at Haydon Optometrist. I will let her fill you in on what’s new and exciting in eyewear…

It’s the middle of winter and all I can think about is spring getting closer and closer. With this in mind, I turn to all things fashion. Weird I hear you say, but nothing makes me feel all spring-like than a new pair of glasses or shoes or a new summer dress, but I digress.

We have received a sample of all the new looks from the European 2019 spring/summer fashion collections. One of our alltime favourites, Tom Ford, has released his gorgeous new range and our new discovery, Jimmy Choo, is in stock now. We love the shoes and now we can shop the beautiful eyewear.

The new eyewear is reflecting all that we are seeing in fashion for spring / summer 2019; lots of colour and metallic finishes. Colours are lighter with plenty of blush crystal and crystal clear frames. Shapes are changing; we are still seeing the lovely cat's eye look, but the round shape is strong throughout the ranges for one and all. The most important thing is that you find a pair that suits you, the individual.

The thing I love about all the ranges we carry is the quality. These frames are designed to be worn every day and last the distance. A good pair of glasses should last you no less than two years.

There are cheap options available in eyewear now, which work for some, but others would rather they had one good pair that they can put on and wear hassle-free from day one and that lasts well. Life is so much better when you are seeing the world as it should be.

Pop in to see what's new and let us help you find the perfect pair.

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

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Variety is the spice of life and exercise!

Claire Bellingham

The more you do something the easier it becomes, and that’s certainly the case with exercise.

Every time you repeat an activity your body is improving its ability to handle that stress. This means you burn fewer calories and build less muscle with every workout. If you want to keep making progress you need to keep introducing new activity. Your regime needs regular changes.

There are many factors that affect how much variety will be optimal for you. The first is your exercise temperament.

Everyone is different. If you are a creature of habit there’s no point in pressuring yourself to adapt to constant changes.

You’ll just get frustrated that you never seem to master the exercises. Equally, if you’re somebody who enjoys variety you will get bored quickly if you don’t change it up a lot. Either way you’ll lose your motivation to adhere to your plan. The best exercise is the one you enjoy enough to actually get in the gym door to do.

The second factor is your level of fitness. If you’re new to exercise it will take your body more time to adapt. Your muscles will need longer to get accustomed to the load and your brain will need longer to learn the new movement patterns. For example, a beginner might need 8 to 12 sessions on a new weights programme whereas an experienced exerciser might be ready for a change after four sessions. The fitter you are the more you need to challenge yourself to make continued progress.

The third factor is your general health. If you’re feeling strong and healthy then your body will readily adapt to new loads. But if your body is under strain, for example if you’re under a lot of stress and not eating or sleeping well, then it’s different. Too much exercise at too high an intensity can exhaust you and imbalance your hormones, cause you to lose condition rather than gain it. If all is not well you may get better results from keeping a familiar, moderate intensity programme.

Maintenance is a better result than going backwards.

Sometimes the success is just getting off the couch and away from the fridge to do something rather than nothing.

I give each of my clients a unique plan for every month with goals that factor in their general health and other commitments. Anyone with the physical and emotional capacity to dial it up has a variety of options to make the regime more challenging. You can exercise more frequently, at greater intensity, for a longer duration or introduce a different type of exercise. A client with less capacity might be better to dial down one or more of these elements. For example a client anticipating a stressful month might choose to focus primarily on improving flexibility, leaving the high intensity cardio for later.

In many ways, programme design is as much an art as a science. You need the right balance of predictability and unpredictability and that sweet spot is subject to change. You’ll know you have it right when your exercise regime moves you towards your goals over time in a way that you find sustainable and enjoyable.

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

Passion For Pinot

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A look into New Zealand’s top Pinot Regions. n 2000 our ‘Passion for Pinot’ journey began. We knew this would be NZ’s leading red wine variety (it was far from it in those days) and set about showcasing it in our annual nationwide ‘Passion for Pinot’ roadshows. Well established today, Pinot Noir has reached a new level of maturity, the regional and sub-regional diversity has never been more apparent or exciting. Martinborough, Marlborough, Nelson, Waipara, Central Otago and Waitaki are all very distinct with special stories surrounding their journey to becoming world-class Pinot Noir producing regions.

In our ‘Passion for Pinot’ feature we have selected 30 Pinot Noir from more than 200 submitted that truly showcase their regions.

Jeff Poole - Proprietor

We are privileged to have Helen Masters of Ata Rangi, Kevin Judd of Greywacke, Dom Maxwell of Greystone and Jenn Parr of Valli to represent their specific regions for our showcase events. These four remarkable winemakers will co-host our 4-course Pinot Noir degustation dinner at Cibo and our two showcase Pinot Noir tastings where you can experience the full selection of 30+ Pinot Noir. You can see the full range in our August/September Buyers guide available instore and online.

‘Passion for Pinot’ Showcase tasting: Thursday 16 August, 60 Constellation Drive $30pp – book on www.finewinedelivery.co.nz (see full details of the winemaker dinner there too).

Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2015

Greywacke Pinot Noir 2015

Greystone Pinot Noir 2016

Valli Waitaki Pinot Noir 2016

A truly profound vintage of this benchmark Pinot, the massive ratings are justified.

40% of the fruit is from the fabled Abel clone, allegedly smuggled in from Burgundy in the mid-70s. Immensely concentrated and complex, enjoy now to 2035+.

Marlborough produce some of NZ’s best Pinot Noirs, with Kevin Judd’s Greywacke at the forefront. Their wines are retained in the cellars until ready to begin drinking. 2015 is a gorgeous Pinot from a great vintage. An obligatory experience.

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TOOTH GRINDING DR ANDREW CAMPBELL TALKS TO US ABOUT ‘TOOTH GRINDING’ OR BRUXISM. How common is tooth grinding ?

Studys have shown that up to 95% of the population can grind or clench their teeth at some point in their lives.

Bruxism is the medical term given to a habitual grinding of the teeth and effects 1 in every 20 adults and approximately 30% of children.

What causes Bruxism ‘Tooth Grinding”?

Stress and anxiety are the most common causes.

Other factors may be jaw misalignment, crooked or missing teeth, sinus problems, sleep disorders, or a side effect of some antidepressants.

Emotional factors may also exacerbate stress and bruxing.

How do I know if I am Grinding my teeth ?

Approximately 20% of people who suffer from bruxism don’t even know they do it.

Some clues to watch out for are : Headaches: If you wake up with headaches

or have them after a stressful day, it could be due to your facial and head muscles being fatigued from all the teeth clenching and grinding. You may also experience ear aches.

Jaw pain: When your jaw muscles are overworked, you can experience jaw pain.

This can translate to the jaw joint and cause TMJ disorder (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder).

Tooth damage: Worn down or loose teeth are extremely common. Some people grind their teeth with a very high force.Over time, this force can be extremely damaging to the teeth. This wear on the enamel can also cause tooth sensitivity.

Neck and shoulder pain: Your neck and shoulder muscles will compensate for your tired jaw muscles, resulting in you waking up with neck and shoulder tension and achiness often combined with fatigue.

night guard between the upper and lower teeth. Although the clenching and grinding behavior may continue, the teeth wear away at the plastic instead of each other.

In some cases, abnormal bites may be adjusted so that the teeth fit together in a more comfortable position. Missing teeth may be replaced and crooked teeth may be straightened with orthodontic treatment to eliminate possible underlying causes of bruxism. In cases where jaw muscles are very tight, a dentist may prescribe muscles relaxants.

Left untreated Bruxism can be very destructive – so it is essential if you think you grind your teeth to have this checked by your dentist and managed appropriately.

How is tooth grinding treated ?

During a dental examination, a dentist may recognize damage resulting from bruxism, including: enamel loss from the chewing surfaces of teeth; flattened tooth surfaces; loosened teeth; and fractured teeth and fillings. Left untreated, bruxism may lead to tooth loss and jaw dysfunction.

To prevent further damage to the teeth, bruxism is treated by placing a removable, custom-fitted plastic appliance called a

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NORTH SHORE MP MAGGIE BARRY

Taking care of business

The economy, infrastructure and health were all hot topics for discussion at a public Maggie Barry. meeting I hosted for National Leader Simon Bridges in Campbell’s Bay recently.

More than 250 residents turned out to the Pupuke Golf Club to chat with Simon over a cuppa about the issues that matter to them.

Our morning tea was part of Simon’s three-month-long tour of New Zealand, where he connected with over 10,000 Kiwis at 70 public meetings.

His message to the people of the Shore was that this government is borrowing more, taxing more and spending more, but they’re delivering less. In the process, they’re driving up the cost of living and making it harder for businesses to grow.

After the morning tea, Northcote’s new MP Dan Bidois, Simon and I were given a tour of the B:Hive, a co-working space for startups and tech companies located at Smales Farm in Takapuna, which will be home to over 100 businesses and 900 workers once it is fully occupied. It’s a genuine hub of enterprise and it has to be said, it’s rather more productive than the Beehive in the capital is currently.

Grow North’s goal is to accelerate the growth of local technology companies. The project is supported by Massey University, BNZ, and Auckland Council in partnership with Smales Farm, Shore Junction, e-centre, and the North Shore business community.

The innovation district encompasses Auckland north of the bridge, and is home to 20% of the country’s highest revenue technology export businesses. With Grow North’s help, tech companies on the Shore are able to grow faster than the rest of New Zealand.

One of the biggest threats to business growth on the Shore and around the country is this coalition Government’s proposed employment law overhaul. The changes will result in fewer jobs, higher inflation, and increases in the cost of living, which will inevitably be accompanied by more strikes.

If you’re worried about a return to union-dominated collective bargaining please join me and north-of-the-Harbour-Bridge MPs Erica Stanford and Dan Bidois on Friday 7 September at 7:30am for a business breakfast with Hon Scott Simpson, National’s spokesperson for Workplace Relations and Safety.

Our complimentary breakfast meeting will be held at Netball North Harbour. For more details and to book, please call my office on 09 486 0005 or email northshore@parliament.govt.nz by Monday 3 September.

Public hearings for the End of Life Choice Bill, which seeks to change the Crimes Act to allow culpable homicide and assisted suicide, are now in full swing and as deputy chair of the Justice Select Committee I’ve been travelling around the country listening to the thousands who have asked to have their views heard.

The committee has heard from people with disabilities who are frightened by the complete lack of adequate safeguards for vulnerable people. We’ve heard from medical professionals, the vast majority of whom are opposed to euthanasia and assisted suicide. We’ve heard from youth mental health workers who are convinced that this bill will make their jobs harder because it sends a message that suicide is an acceptable response to suffering.

Supporters say the law is about choice, but the so-called right to die would swiftly become a duty to die for many. In my view, a better way to achieve death with dignity is to invest more in world class end of life palliative medicine. That’s why I’ve drafted my ‘Access to End of Life Palliative Care’ member’s bill which is currently in the ballot. It would put obligations on the Minister of Health and DHBs to ensure New Zealanders have a right to palliative care wherever and whenever they need.

HR ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE WITH HR EXECUTIVE SOLUTIONS

The Benefits of Working Remotely This month, Angeline Long looks at our changing work environment.

Angeline Long

A number of employees say they don’t feel trusted by their managers to work remotely and yet there are a number of benefits that need to be considered.

By 2020, approximately 50% of the workforce will be millennials, and we need to adjust the way we work to ensure we retain them in our businesses. They have been brought up, not only to own most technology, but also to take advantage of a wider range of functions making working remotely efficient and cost effective.

So what are the benefits of changing our mindset?

Productivity: It is proven that most employees are more productive, happier and more engaged. They won’t be sitting in traffic for an hour trying to get to the office - they will be using this hour at home. Your response is …but they could be sitting in their pyjamas watching Netflix! At the end of the day, you don’t know your people in the office are working, they might be spending more time talking to their colleagues or on their phones rather than on their computers. Some employees will find ways of not working regardless of where they are. If you are managing your people properly, then you will find they are either achieving their KPIs/goals or they're not. It doesn’t matter where they are located, the end result will be the same. If you can’t see the results, then this becomes a performance management issue. Those really concerned could consider Hubstaff, which captures employee movement whether in the office or remote.

If you are managing your people properly, then you will find they are either achieving their KPIs/ goals or they're not.

Cost Efficiency: When your people are happy it is proven that there is an increase in productivity. This results in a higher retention rate and saves the company money in recruitment costs and training.

Employer of Choice: Employees will be drawn to an organisation that challenges the traditional ways of working and treats them like adults.

I am not suggesting that all companies should have their staff working remotely, as there are certain times when collaboration of teams is important and team culture is equally so. It is a combination of both traditional and new work methods that will result in a cohesive work environment. The shift is coming, so we need to be thinking about managing this in a way that produces the best possible productivity for the company and addresses the requirements of our wave of millennials.

Angeline Long, HR Executive Solutions 0275 913 912 www.hrexec.co.nz

If you’d like to discuss any issues, please call my Takapuna office on 09 486 0005 or email northshore@parliament.govt.nz

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INSURANCE TALK: ROTHBURY, NORTH SHORE

Feeling confident about your insurance

By Garry Stewart, Senior Commercial Broker, Rothbury Insurance Brokers, North Shore In order to feel confident that you have the right insurance you need to understand what you’re covered for and where the value lies. Protecting your assets is one of the most important things you can do but there are a lot of factors that go into choosing the right policy and it can be difficult to get your head around all the options.

When it comes to insurance you’re not always comparing apples with apples. Different policies have different terms and conditions, as well as different excesses. That’s why getting quality advice is so important and where the services of a professional insurance broker can be invaluable.

An insurance broker works for you, not the insurance company.

They will help you unravel the fine print and work with you to identify your risk and provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision, so you can get the best possible cover to meet your needs.

At Rothbury, we also act as your advocate when it comes time to making a claim. We manage our clients’ claims from beginning to end, and because we’re experts in our field, we often get a better outcome for our clients than they would have otherwise achieved on their own.

Our main goal is to get you back on your feet if something goes wrong!

When it comes to insurance you’re not always comparing apples with apples. Different policies have different terms and conditions, as well as different excesses.

Rothbury’s been in business for over 60 years, and we’re a majority owned Kiwi company. From Whangarei to Invercargill, our people are out there providing personal service and quality advice to individuals and businesses every day. With over 43,000 clients and 20 broking locations across the country we’re able to get the very best insurance solutions to meet our clients’ needs.

To find out how you can protect the things that matter to you most, come and talk to one of the local Rothbury team. www.rothbury.co.nz Phone 09 914 9800 or email: garry.stewart@rothbury.co.nz.

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From material damage, business interruption and public liability, to motor vehicle, home, contents and more – we’ve got you covered.

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SHORE CITY NEWS

Life Pharmacy refit invites customers in Shore City Life Pharmacy celebrates a massive refit at the start of August with a grand reopening: complimentary coffees for parents and face painting for the children, gift Pharmacist Shariar Jaber in front of the newly refurbished Shore City Life Pharmacy. basket giveaways, gifts with purchases of cosmetics and skincare products, triple loyalty points storewide and spot prizes on offer over the first weekend of August as the store unveils a new look and the introduction of new brands.

Pharmacist Shariar Jaber is thrilled with the outcome of what has been a massive refurbishment. The store was not run down, he says, but its look was tired and outdated. “It needed not a face lift but a face transplant,” he laughs. It now boasts an expanded natural health section, revamped layout for customers’ favourite cosmetic and skincare brands, and some new ones besides: Dermalogica and Benefit Cosmetics, to name just a couple. The section for over the counter medications has also expanded, he notes.

Overall, the layout is more open and inviting, with wide aisles for accessibility and clear signage to all sections of the pharmacy. “Our customers deserved a refit. It’s about creating an atmosphere that customers enjoy being in."

Shariar came relatively late to being a pharmacist, having made the move from Iran to New Zealand as a 20 year-old, and putting himself through high school as an adult. He then attended university and did his first degree in science, before working in retail. “I enjoyed the interactions with the public in retail,” he says, and liked science, so pharmacy was an obvious next step in his career development. He completed his pharmacy degree at Otago University and moved to West Auckland where he did an internship and was then offered a partnership opportunity at Life Pharmacy in West City, in Henderson.

He has owned the Shore City Life Pharmacy since 2010, in partnership with Green Cross as a minority shareholder, who he says are very supportive business partners. At the same time, he moved to the Shore, where his boys now attend school.

Just as he loves the Shore (“What’s not to like?” he says), so he enjoys the community feel at Shore City. Shore City, he says, is a unique middle-sized mall, that gives him an opportunity to build relationships with local customers.

“That’s what a pharmacy is all about,” he says. “Pharmacy is more than a business; it is where people come to get well and we can help improve the lives of our customers. The Life Pharmacy model is about beauty and health – wellbeing on the inside and outside. People come to us for advice – that’s what we are there for.”

Shariar and his team, led by retail manager Louise Nixon, offer advice on anything from minor ailments and medications, to skincare treatments, smoking cessation or erectile dysfunction consultations, as well as vaccinations, health checks, ear piercing, passport photos and of course, the essential prescription services.

“At the end of the day,” he says, “the whole purpose of this refit is to enhance the experience of our customers, and to help us to improve the quality of life of people we serve.”

Life Pharmacy Takapuna, Shore City, cnr Lake Road and Como Street, Open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm; Thur 9am-9pm; Sun 9am-5pm 09 486 2655

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Sit back, it's spa time!

Kiwi Nails & Spa has been in business for three years, offering full nail services; manicure, pedicure, acrylic nails and more to help you achieve well cared for hands and nails you'll love.

Beauty treatments are also part of the spa offerings. Eyelash and eyebrow tinting, waxing and spray tanning are just some of the professional services that manager Hayley Ng and her team can offer clients.

Hayley enjoys being based here on the Shore. “We love being in Takapuna; it has the city vibe without being too overcrowded.

It’s great being close to the beach, sometimes we walk down there during breaks.

“It’s exciting to be part of Shore City right now as it’s going through a lot of new changes.”

What’s most popular at the spa changes with the seasons, say Hayley. “We’re doing a lot of manicures at the moment, and dipping powder is taking off amazingly!”

Nail trends vary from year to year; rounded, squared, bright, natural, long, short, acrylic, polished - looks tend to be guided by what’s hot in the fashion and celebrity world. Which are the naillooks of choice this winter? “Teenage girls are generally coming in for long, coffin-shaped nails at the moment, in pastel colours.

The more mature ladies are into short nails, with the maroon reds, purples and nude shades that are really in for this winter.”

Hayley is wearing OPI Tiramisu with dipping powder. “I find it really strong. The product makes my nails stay nice and shiny for at least two weeks. I don’t have to worry about chipping them at all.

Comfort is everything at Kiwi Nails and Spa; the collection of treatment chairs are as relaxing and comfortable as they come.

Hayley says: “Our spa chairs are the latest design, with full body massages for customers to relax and enjoy.”

The recent salon refit is fresh and spacious, with a light, calm vibe. Hayley is enjoying her new-look work environment, along with the rest of her qualified, experienced team and looks forward to summer arriving.

“For the coming summer, I’m sure the bright colours will kick in! Readers should come along and see our selection of hundreds of shades for themselves and find the look they love.”

Kiwi Nails and Spa, Lower Level, Shore City, Takapuna

Now there are even more reasons to get excited about Shore City with Majestic Tea Bar, Health Way and No.1 Currency coming soon.

Plus our new look Life Pharmacy, Merchant 1948 and Kiwi Nails & Spa are open now!

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CHANNEL PEOPLE: MY SHORE LIFE

Nature lover Karin is passionate about Greenhithe We are lucky the North Shore has many special and unique communities and where we choose to live often reflects what we love about life. This month, Nikki Davidson caught up with Karin Horen, a busy, creative Greenhithe entrepreneur and mother of three little girls about her nature haven.

Channel Magazine: What do you love most about living in Greenhithe?

KH: The bush walks and being surrounding by nature. It’s nice to just step outside and not to have to drive to be amongst the trees.

I can also paddle to Herald Island or Riverhead easily. I love this community where my girls have friends from other young families living nearby and I’ve made some beautiful friends too.

CM: How long have you lived here?

KH: It’s been three years now.

CM: What activities or organisations are you involved with? Why are you passionate about this?

KH: I’m a co-founder of Paddle for Hope. Through paddleboarding events we raise money for cancer rehabilitation, some of which enables Pinc and Steel Cancer Rehabilitation Trust to develop PaddleOn, helping men and women recover from all types of cancer.

I love that paddle boarding can give a certain quality of life by being on the water.

CM: What else might you be involved with if you had more time?

KH: So many things! My biggest dream is to open a retreat on the

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North Shore for post op breast cancer recovery. How beautiful would that be?

I’d also finish my app for cancer recovery management and campaign for more accessible BRCA gene testing in New Zealand.

Right now though, I have been collaborating with Aurai swimwear and we’ve created mastectomy friendly swimwear. I can’t wait for New Zealand Fashion Week where we are launching ‘One Of Us’.

CM: Tell us about a place that is a secret gem in Greenhithe?

KH: There are so many secret spots on the water here. It’s my haven where I get my vitamins ‘sea’ and D. CM: Do you have a favourite local event that you look forward to each year?

KH: Halloween goes off here! Families all dress up, hang out in Collins Park then go trick or treating. Afterwards we meet up in the Tavern for pizza.

CM: If you could change one aspect about your suburb what would it be?

KH: I’d love there to be a fitness and activity centre here that all the family can use. One with a variety of classes and easy access anytime.

CM: Who would you most like to have as a neighbour and why?

KH: My sister and my brother who are still in Israel. I moved to New Zealand nine years ago and really miss my family.

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TAKAPUNA COMMUNITY NEWS: WITH SARAH THORNE

Sarah Thorne

Takapuna Community News

Winter Fun Pre-school play continues in August at Takapuna Community Hub and Sunnynook Community Centre. To find out more about our free Winter Fun pre-school play programme, visit our website or Facebook/summerfunplay Kennedy Park Petanque Club: New players welcome to this club in Castor Bay! Play socially at club level, or at inter-club and national levels. For more details, please contact Roger Brown (Club Captain) on 022 353 7606 or Grant Gardiner on 021424570.

Club days are Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-3pm and Sundays 10am-noon.

Takapuna Library Housebound Service: If you are physically unable to visit a library and have no one to choose or collect items for you, Takapuna Library offers a Housebound service where volunteer drivers deliver books, audiobooks, magazines or DVDs to your door. Please contact Barbara Bell on 09 890 4901 or email barbara.bell@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz for more details.

Volunteers needed: Want to help empower young girls and women, or even teach them a new skill? Then we need you!

Girl Guiding New Zealand is looking for volunteers to help in Sunnynook on Tuesday or Thursday evenings.

If you have any questions, want to register your interest or would like to chat to us about options, go to www.girlguidingnz.org.nz or email Ciara.arnot@girlguidingnz.org.nz.

Did you know that the Citizens Advice Bureau offers free advice? Please phone 0800 367 222 or visit a nearby branch. CAB Takapuna is next to Takapuna library (09 486 3139). Call English Language Connect for advice in other languages: 09 624 2550 or 0800 78 88 77.

For more information, phone Sarah Thorne (Takapuna North Community Coordinator) on 486 2098 or email: office@takapunatrust.org.nz Visit www.takapunatrust.org.nz Facebook.com/takapunanorthcommunitytrust

I’m worried my Mum may have a melanoma

Question: My 65-year old Mum has a suspicious looking mole on her back. One side is quite jagged and it looks different to the rest of her moles. I’m concerned this could be a melanoma. What would you advise?

Dr Coe: Your mother should get this mole checked immediately.

Melanoma is the most dangerous of all skin cancers and the fourth most common cancer diagnosed in New Zealand.

The ABCDE acronym for the WARNING SIGNS OF MELANOMA is a helpful way to remember what to look for when checking your skin: A for Asymmetry: If you draw a line through the mole, the two halves don’t match.

B for Border: The borders of an early melanoma tend to be uneven and the edges may be scalloped or jagged.

C for Colour: Having a variety of colours is a warning sign. A number of different shades of brown, tan or black could appear. A melanoma may also become red, blue or another colour.

D for Diameter: Melanomas are usually larger in diameter than the size of the rubber on a pencil (6mm), but they sometimes can be smaller when first detected.

E for Evolving: Any changes in size, shape, colour or elevation, or any new symptom such as bleeding, itching or crusting, points to danger.

Call the MoleMan team today to enquire about cosmetic mole removal on 0800 DR MOLE (376653) or 09 480 6416 or visit www.moleman.co.nz for pricing and frequently asked questions. Dr Coe is also an affiliated provider to Southern Cross for skin cancer surgery and selected services. Male and female doctors available.

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Sculpture on Shore needs volunteers. Can you help for a few hours? Volunteers needed from 25 October – 20 November for the 2018 NZ Sculpture OnShore Exhibition, Fort Takapuna, Devonport. Proceeds once again supporting NZ Women’s Refuges.

For more information email Janet on helpnzsos@gmail.com or view the volunteer section on the website: www.nzsculptureonshore.co.nz.

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.

Do you have a suspicious mole?

Your best defence against skin cancer is early detection MoleMan has the latest in digital screening technology and provides affordable skin cancer surgery and treatment.

Dr Grant Coe MBChB, FRNZCGP, Dip Skin Cancer Med, Dip Skin Cancer Surg.

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Supported by: Southern Cross Affiliated Provider for selected skin cancer services.

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COVER FEATURE: QBE NORTH HARBOUR RUGBY

At Channel Magazine and Benefitz we love our rugby! As a business, we have been sponsors of North Harbour Rugby for 25 years, the past dozen or more with our logo on the team jersey. So when the rugby season rolls around, we love nothing better than supporting our local club teams and supporting Harbour up at QBE Stadium.

As the North Harbour season gets under way this month, we thought it was time we had a rugby focus in Channel.

So, rugby-mad publisher Aidan Bennett was despatched to catch-up with local people who make our national game tick north of the Harbour Bridge.

The Harbour way…

North Harbour Rugby GM David Gibson (right) with four key people who are playing big parts in the 2018 QBE North Harbour Rugby season. From left – QBE North Harbour Mitre 10 Cup squad members Tom Coventry (Coach), Daniel Halangahu (Assistant Coach) and Matt Duffie (co-Captain), with Cristo Tofa, a member of the Harbour Hibiscus Women's team who will play in the Farah Palmer Cup Women's NPC competition. Cristo was also recently chosen for the women's national team, the Black Ferns.

A chat with… Harbour Rugby GM David Gibson David Gibson has been in the hot seat at Harbour Rugby for a little over a year. 12 months ago we profiled the former top-level halfback and Greenhithe resident and talked to him about his new role. We caught up with him for another chat in July as the Mitre 10 Cup season was on the horizon.

AIDAN BENNETT: After more than 12 months in the role what does Dave Gibson know now that he didn’t know then?

DAVID GIBSON: A lot! and I am still learning more every day!

People have asked me this question, as well “has anything surprised you since you have been in the role”.

I applied for this role knowing that I had a lot to learn and I feel once I get to the end of this year, I’ll be able to look back and see where the big learnings are. Obviously with me coming into the new role, initially it was about just getting to know people and them getting to know me – the staff, our community and corporate partners, and importantly the people at the coal face, in the community. I began in June last year which was probably a pretty good time, it was all actions stations – club rugby was nearing an end, representative rugby was starting and we also had to deliver an All Blacks test match in between! I was lucky there were some good people in the right places to support me and I am really proud of how we finished up, both on and off the field at the end of last year.

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But this year is another challenge. It has been business as usual for our team, whilst building a bit of a game plan on how we are going to navigate over the next few years. We live in a changing landscape, so we need to make sure we continue to do the basics well, but also look at some areas where we may need to evolve to keep pace with what type of rugby experience our community wants.

I have learnt more about the balancing act between strengthening our community programmes whilst achieving what we aspire to in our performance programmes, how important our leadership is in our rugby community at all levels across all our stakeholders; and the importance of having a bit of a game plan to allow you to filter the noise, put the pressure points in perspective and keep travelling in a direction as team.

But in the end, the biggest thing this role has reaffirmed is rugby people are good people, rugby is a great industry to be a part of, and I'm pretty grateful to have the role that I do. I hope that I can add value in a way that has a positive impact in the right places.

AB: What are all the positive things happening for rugby in the region?

DG: Where to begin on this one. Harbour has a lot going for it. We have passion throughout our clubs and schools network, and I can’t say enough of all the hard-working volunteers who do the business

Harbour coach excited for season ahead QBE North Harbour Mitre 10 Cup team coach is Tom Coventry.

2018 will be his second season in charge of Harbour, before he takes on the job of forward coach at the Blues Super Rugby franchise. Tom will be hoping to build on what have been two pretty good seasons in 2016 and 2017 for the QBE Harbour team. After a few years under-performing the team has come good and it is fair to say that local rugby followers are excited.

Aidan Bennett talked to him about the season ahead.

We have passion throughout our clubs and schools network, and I can’t say enough of all the hard working volunteers who do the business week in and week out so rugby happens during the year. week in and week out so rugby happens during the year. We have a good mix of traditional and progressive thinkers in our committees, who are really aware of the landscape we exist in both regionally and nationally. We have some fantastic and loyal partnerships, that we rely on, when it comes to supporting some of our community and performance programmes. We have home-grown talent that can compete against the very best and have the drive to get better. We have a community-focused team, which includes the players, who are genuinely connected to their clubs and communities, and who believe in The Harbour Way.

AIDAN BENNETT: What excites you about the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup season?

TOM COVENTRY: We have a strong core of the 2017 squad that have been retained with some exciting new players contracted.

2018 provides an opportunity for Harbour to reinforce to the community that our results over the last two years were not an aberration, that we are the real deal and that we will again be competitive in the premier competition.

AB: Any there any new players that Harbour fans should be particularly excited about?

TC: There are a number of home grown players, including Danny Drake, Luteru Tolai, Jack Bergin and James Fiebig, who have been part of the Pathways Program and have been contracted on the back of an outstanding club season.

Lua Li will cover Harbour’s latest All Black Karl Tuinukuafe, providing the opportunity for him to get some game time with brother Tevita.New signings Jacob Pierce and Ben Nee both gained promotion to the Blues after impressing in Wider Training Group preseason matches and with the Blues development side.

2017 All Black Dillon Hunt returns to North Harbour after an outstanding season with the Highlanders, having the third highest tackle count in Super Rugby.

AB: Quite a few of the 2017 squad have gained a lot of experience during that campaign and with Super Rugby, will that pay dividends for Harbour in 2018?

TC: Super Rugby is important in that it allows players to work in a professional environment throughout the year. However, it does present some challenges in that these players have limited prep time wth our team. We have players in all five Super Rugby franchises all coming back having played under different systems and then having to adapt to our game plans. This is challenging, however the boys are professional, have a marvellous work ethic and are all looking forward, and are extremely proud, to play for North Harbour.

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AB: The Harbour Way. What do you mean by this?

DG: This was something that existed before I came to the role.

Although I have lived in the region for six years, I never pulled on the Harbour jersey and have never played for a club in the region. But I had a sense of this, having played alongside some good Harbour men and also listened to a number of more experienced heads explaining what it means to be a part of the Harbour story. For the team at Harbour, it is something we have tried to reinforce from the inside out and grow through the Union. Each of our people may have a slightly different take on it but for me it’s about people,HARBOUR being connected, QBE NORTH MITRE 10 CUP GAMES 2018 being a team and leading by example. Not something that you always Thur 16 Aug: North Harbour v Northland (H) get right, and I’ll be first to admit that, but as a group, the Harbour Sat 25 Aug: Waikato v North Harbour Way is something we aim for.

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Sun 09 Sept: v North Harbour AB: You also mention your loyal partnerships, IWellington assume you mean

Wed 12 Sept: Harbour v Canterbury (H) sponsors? That must be pleasing.

What are theNorth other commercial Sun 16 Sept: North Harbour v Bay of Plenty (H) opportunities that are available with Harbour Rugby?

DG: Yes, that is correct. We have tried to take a real partnership Sat 22 Sept: Hawke’s Bay v North Harbour Tom Coventry approach with our important partners.

Personally, I’ve never liked…

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QBE North Harbour Mitre 10 Cup team play Otago v North Harbour in 2018?

Sat 08 Sept: Taranaki v North Harbour TC: A lot of the team have grown up in Sun 16 Sept: North Harbour v Tasman (H)aspiring to the region, supporting and Sat 22 Sept: Hawke’s BayMitre v North play for the 10 Harbour Cup side. They now represent our schools, clubs(H) and the Sat 29 Sept: North Harbour v Wellington community with pride whilst playing an Sat 06 Oct: North Harbour v Waikato (H) attractive, never say die, style of footie.

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…the word commercial, although I know what it means, it’s not really the language that I like to begin with. For Harbour, we have tried to shape our partnerships around our purpose “Improve Lives, Through Rugby”. If we can connect at that level with organisations and businesses, and the people within it, then we can co-create opportunities that add real value and meaningfulness – which is what we aim to achieve with our existing partnership. QBE Insurance, our principle and major partner, have been supporting Harbour for the past 18 seasons – that means a lot for us. They have been unreal.

We also have a number of other partnerships, including Benefitz, who believe in what we are trying to achieve in our Harbour community and performance programs.

But as you mention, there is always room to grow this part of the Union, and it is something we constantly need to be on the pulse with. Any partnership support we receive from our community goes to helping us do what we do in the with our community programs and creating engaging experiences It also supports our performance programs, which is very much focused on being part of the team that backs our QBE Men’s and Women’s sides and supports young Harbour people coming through. Ultimately, what we do in the community will help us here and help Harbour Rugby stand out from other worthy causes.

The Hibiscus Girls and Women’s Programme is one example of this- we are proud of the fact that this has grown so fast with the support of the clubs. This is something that we hope will continue to grow and hopefully have a lasting positive impact on the lives of all of those that are involved, and in the end something that an organisation may want to help us take to the next level.

AB Are there any challenges you want to talk about? right boxes to get ready both on and off the field when we open QBE DG: Where to begin on this one as well! Rugby has a number of Stadium for the Northland match on Thursday 16th August. challenges across the country and we are a part of this. One that is It will be a new challenge for both our programs, especially our front of mind, is the drop off in participation in our Secondary School aged men, which then has a flow on effect to our senior rugby grades. men’s team as they embark on another Premiership campaign. I know Tom (Coventry), Dan (Halangahu) and the management team There is a bit of work going into this across the country and we are have been working really hard to get us to the start line. I also know watching. We have also trialed a few initiatives in partnership with the players, including our Super Rugby guys are ready for another our clubs and schools but have yet to make a significant impact. I know there are a number of passionate long serving club people who season playing for the province, the community and their families. I am also excited about seeing those players who have graduated out see this as the biggest challenge, we have some good leadership in of our Harbour Rugby Pathways Program and the club competition. our schools on the topic however it is really the younger generation We have a solid number of local club players who will pull on the driving the bus on this issue. We need to listen to what they are jersey this season. asking for and see if we can create more of an engaging experience, From a Union perspective, we see our match days as more than which is easier said than done. just a game. We also see these as opportunities to celebrate our The other big one we see is ensuring we continue to have people Harbour Rugby Community and the people within it – so that’s also coming through our clubs – coaching, refereeing, administration and exciting. The first game against Northland is all about HarbOUR governance – who can share the load when it comes to safeguarding Passion, and being proud of who we represent. The curtain raisers rugby in our community and making sure there is good energy and will be our secondary schools' girls' and boys' finals so that aligns support around what happens in and outside the clubrooms. I do well with this theme. Another theme is HarbOUR Leaders where we appreciate that families are time poor these days with so much to fit want to recognise our important community leaders. in but I would encourage anyone to get in touch with your local club For Harbour it’s a NORTH bit more than justFARAH a game; if we win don’t or even roll down for some hot chips toNORTH see what’s it is allMITRE about.10 CUP GAMES QBE HARBOUR PALMER CUPand GAMES 2018 QBE HARBOUR 2018 have a connection or support from our community, what have we Some great people doing a power of work.

Thur 16 Aug: North Harbour v Northland (H) Sat 01 Sept: Otago v North Harbour achieved? I took this quote from one of our coaches but I think it Sat 25 Aug: Waikato v North Harbour Sat 08 Sept: Taranaki v North Harbour captures things well.

AB: What excites you about the 2018 season?

Sat 01 Sept: North Harbour v Tasman (H) Sun 16 Sept: North Harbour v Tasman (H) DG: It is always an exciting time of the year, I know both our QBE Sept:excited.

Wellington v North Sat 22 Mitre Sept: 10 Cup Hawke’s Bay matches v North Harbour Men and Women Coaching groupsSun are 09 pretty It is when youHarbour QBE North Harbour home at QBE Stadium Sept: together.

North Harbour v Canterbury (H) are:- Thursday get a chance to see all the lead up Wed work12come I really enjoy in 2018 AugustNorth 16th Harbour v Northland 7.35pm; Sat 29 Sept: v Wellington (H)Saturday Sunwalk 16 Sept: Harbour v Bay of Plenty (H) this time of the year, a few new faces throughNorth the office from September 1st vSat Tasman 7.35pm; Wednesday September 06 Oct: North Harbour v Waikato (H) 12th the playing group, the coaching andSatmanagement team step a Harbour v Canterbury 7.35pm; Sunday September 16th v Bay of Plenty 22 Sept: Hawke’s Bay up v North few gears and there’s a bit of pressure toSept: ensure we start ticking Saturday October 6th v Counties-Manukau 5.05pm.

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Cristo chosen for New Zealand Black Ferns An exciting piece of news for the North Harbour Rugby Union was the selection of local East Coast Bays and Harbour Hibiscus rep player Cristo Tofa in the New Zealand Black Ferns. Cristo, a proud Samoan, was born and raised in Auckland and is now living in Greenhithe with her partner Jason Taufua and their son Penita.

As well as excelling at rugby, Cristo works as a supervisor/youth worker and is passionate about working with young people (at risk youth). Besides wearing the black jersey, Cristo’s main goal is to provide a youth service that caters specifically to young females. Channel Mag's Aidan Bennett put these questions to Harbour’s newest international rugby player just after her selection for the Black Ferns in July.

AIDAN BENNETT: How long have you been playing rugby and what position do you play?

CRISTO TOFA: I have been playing rugby for four years. I play hooker as well as loosehead and tighthead prop.

AB: Congratulations on your selection for the Black Ferns, when will you play your first game?

CT: Thank you. The team assembles on August 7th and we then play a triangular match against Auckland Storm and Bay of Plenty in Tauranga then from there we have two test matches against Australia. The first test is in Sydney on August 18th and then we come back to Auckland for the second test on August 25th. Both are curtain raiser games for the All Blacks tests.

The squad is looking really good, so much talent and so many young girls coming through. North Harbour Rugby have been fiercely supportive in growing the women's game across North Harbour Region.

AB: Do you have any rugby people you look up to, or that inspire you?

CT: The Itunu sisters – Aldora and Linda Itunu. The standard they set on and off the field has helped my development as a player. My 10year old son Penita Taufua also inspires me. The effort he puts in each week, I am reminded daily that if my 10-year old can dig deep and put in the training, week in week out, then I have no excuses.

AB: When does the QBE Harbour Women’s NPC season kick off and how is the team shaping up for 2018?

CT: Harbour's first game in the Farah Palmer Cup is on September 1st and we also have a couple of pre-season tournaments. The wider training group has been training for a couple of months now.

The squad is looking really good, so much talent and so many young girls coming through. North Harbour Rugby have been fiercely supportive in growing the womens game across North Harbour Region.

Sarah Mcllroy, Bill Wigglesworth and their team have been working tirelessly by implementing rugby specific programmes to develop our rugby skillset.

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Cristo Tofa in action for Harbour Hibiscus.

Moni Collins and his coaching staff have come on board for 2018 and are continuing the passion and commitment to North Harbour Rugby Women's development. I'm excited for the Farah Palmer Cup this year as I can already see the fruits of our labour paying dividends.

The 2018 Farah Palmer Cup Womens NPC Draw – Saturday September 1st v Otago (away); Saturday September 8th v Taranaki (away); Sunday September 16th v Tasman (QBE Stadium); Saturday September 22nd v Hawkes Bay (away); Saturday September 29th v Wellington (Windsor Park); Saturday October 6th v Waikato (QBE Stadium); Finals: October 13th & 20th.

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Northcote wins back-to-back Harbour club rugby championships On Saturday July 21st the Northcote club took out the QBE North Harbour Rugby premier division championship. They beat East Coast Bays 25-20 in the final at QBE Stadium. The coach of the ‘Cote’ team was well known rugby identity Brett Craies.

He has a long history with the club, joining from school, playing a couple of prem games, before leaving to join Ponsonby over the bridge in 1985 when Harbour formed.

The goal-kicking first five won Gallaher Shield's with Ponsonby, then moved to Waikato to Hamilton Old Boys to get a crack at rep footy. There was a guy called Grant Fox in his way in Auckland.

Old Boys won three club titles in that time and Brett says he was privileged to have captained both clubs to success by being involved in some very strong teams.

Rugby also took Brett Craies travelling as a youngster, he enjoyed off-seasons in San Francisco (USA), with Pontypool (Wales) and Parma (Italy).

Brett played rep rugby for Auckland between 1986 and 1988 and Waikato from 1989 to 1993 before taking up coaching in 1997.

He coached at Hamilton Old Boys through the grades – Under 19, Under 21 and Prems before getting involved back with Northcote (playing President’s Grade) in 2003 when he moved back North.

Coaching started again by helping with the Northcote Junior 1 team. He coached a young Sean Boult in that team – now a member of his champion 2018 Northcote squad. Brett has also coached local Harbour school teams, including the Rosmini 6B side in 2010 and then the Rosmini First XV in 2011 and 2012. He coached the Kristin First XV in 2013 before moving back to coach age-group teams at Northcote, progressing through to the prems.

Away from rugby Brett Craies is one of two directors at Greenfire, a boutique accounting firm in Albany.

Aidan Bennett put these questions to Brett Craies about the success at Northcote just a few days after their title win.

AIDAN BENNETT: How long have you been coaching Northcote?

BRETT CRAIES: I have been coaching Northcote Prems with Brett Bedwell for the three years now. In 2016 and 2017 we also had Joe Kurukaanga coaching with us, but this year he stepped back to coach the Under 21s to fill a hole for the club and was a driving force behind our revival in that grade. Prior to the prems, Brett, Joe and I coached the Northcote Under 21s where we were runners-up in 2014 and the champions in 2015.

AB: Who are the stars of the champion team?

BC: We have a few stars but they are away on Super Rugby duty – Bryn Hall, Nick Mayhew, Murphy Taramai and Ben Neenee. Ben joined us this year and got his break, whilst Murphy joined us in 2016 to crack Harbour and made the Blues from his performances at Mitre 10 Cup level.

The success of the team is down to a great leadership group of Ryan Thompson (captain) and older guys like Blake Hall, Nick Regal and Tyler Golightly showing the way to young guys like Danny Drake, Leteru Tolai and Jack Bergin who have all been included in the QBE Harbour Mitre 10 Cup squad this season.

AB: Who played particularly well in the final?

BC: The final was a tough game and the depth of our team shone through. Murphy, Ben, the pack gave us a good supply of ball and wore East Coast Bays down, but it was really our bench that came

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Brett Craies (left) with fellow Northcote coaches Joe Kurukaanga and Brett Bedwell. Their teams are good at winning the trophies!

The keys to our success this year is the mix of senior boys experience and young guys enthusiasm. We have built great depth in the club over the past few years and I guess that is reflected in the fact we have gone backto-back in both the premier and the reserve competitions. in and finished the job – guys like Dwayne Polataivao and Zach Clarke. Nick Regal added impetus when it was needed.

AB: What has been the key to your success in 2018?

BC: The keys to our success this year is the mix of senior boys experience and young guys enthusiasm. We have built great depth in the club over the past few years and I guess that is reflected in the fact we have gone back-to-back in both the premier and the reserve competitions. The boys involved in the wider Harbour training group learn things with Tom (Coventry) and Dan (Halangahu), bring that back to training and educate the other players and us coaches. We are always striving to improve and the boys lift the standards.

The depth not only showed from the bench but how we could replace Nick Smith and Curtis Reid, both Mitre 10 cup level players who were injured and bring in Callum Law and Jason Blackett and the team never missed a beat.

Brett (Bedwell) and I are open to ideas and it’s not a dictatorship – the boys have input to trainings. It’s this as well as our game plans and passion that makes this team. We throw ideas around, the boys bring their enthusiasm and skills and they all work hard to achieve

Rugby brings people together – At the Northcote clubrooms after the win, Geoff Faulkner (aka Rambo and Bays rugby legend), with Northcote’s Jaden Burrell (aka J-Dog). These guys both help manage at their respective clubs, love the game, have both had tough lives but get on with things and this shows what footy does to people. On the Saturday night after ‘Cote’ had beaten East Coast Bays in the final, this photo encapsulates the friendships and meaning to people of the game of rugby.

Northcote celebrate after beating East Coast Bays 25-20 in the 2018 QBE North Harbour Rugby Premier Club final and picking up the ASB Cup.

both individual and team success. This success is reflected in the selection of plenty of 'Cote boys in the QBE Harbour Mitre 10, Development and Under 19 programs. We have also blooded a few young boys from the Under 21 team this season, so hopefully that shows the pathway to their team mates and school leavers alike.

The success is through the hard work of many and not just this season. Our club is well supported by our three main sponsors, Recreational Services, Rex Industrial and Sue Mayhew – Bayleys, plus we have club members who individually sponsor players and this goes to running the team and allowing us to supply the boys with post match food, alternative training sessions at various external venues and also support the other teams in the club in these areas. The passion at the club is high and the LTC brand strong – but it comes down to lots of people making the success.

AB: How long have you been a board member at NHRU? BC: I have been a board member on the North Harbour Rugby Union since 2015 when Brett Hollister got me involved. It’s been an interesting experience and one I have enjoyed. It’s great to give back to the game you love and to see it making a difference in so many people’s lives.

AB: Having played for Auckland, who do you barrack for when the battle of the bridge is on?

BC: Although I played for Auckland, my time in Waikato really made me a Waikato and Chiefs supporter. Until I joined the board, I was probably still that – but now definitely Harbour and the Blues are my teams.

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James Hinchco runs out to his 200th game.

James Hinchco with daughter Halle and wife Amy.

One of the boys: Frano Botica, Ben Stewart, Wiremu Walker, Luke Hamilton, James Hinchco, Josh Blucher, Leigh Thompson.

Hinchco's Two Hundy Club rugby attracts a fiercely loyal breed of people and none more so than a local man who joined North Shore Rugby Club as a five year-old and who, in early July, took to the field for his 200th first team game. James Hinco marked his milestone match for the Prems on Saturday 7th July for a quarterfinal cup tie against old foes Takapuna, to a suitable hero’s welcome.

Local lad James was in his first year at Vauxhall Primary School when he took up the game he loves, with his dad Mike as his junior coach. He stayed on the Shore throughout his childhood and adolescence, moving through Belmont Intermediate, Takapuna Grammar School and Massey University.

His secondary school rugby days for TGS 1st XV have come full circle; he is now the coach of the current team. And he is evidently coaching at TGS to great effect. When we meet, the first team is top of the table for the Harbour region, and he’s proud to report that four of the players are with the Blues’ Under 18s, and one is with the Under 17s. He must be doing a good job? But James doesn’t want any credit. “You know what makes a good coach?” He asks before answering his own question with a smile. “A good team.”

Provincial rugby has been a big part of James’s life, as well as playing overseas; he played for Taranaki for a year, spent three years with Harbour, and had a spell playing over in Ireland. But he came home to the club he loves. “It’s a special place,” he says. “At North Shore we’re all the same - no one gets put on a pedestal." So special that on returning to New Zealand, he even moved into the club. "I lived in the flat upstairs above the changing rooms for a while. Yeah, that wasn't too flash. I'm sure it's better now, but it certainly wasn't the best back then."

One of the highlights of his beloved North Shore Club career has been the link with some of his childhood heroes. “The likes of Buck Shelford and Frano Botica were my biggest idols growing up, and they’ve ended up being my coaches and club mates! On Saturday, there’s Frano, for example, picking up the flags. It’s such a great

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club. And I just came back to help out - but that was eight or nine years ago!”

James actually decided to hang up his boots a couple of seasons back, but fate had other ideas. “I actually retired from the Prems two years ago,” he explains. “I’d played over 190 games and thought that was about it for me. This season they’d got a couple of strong hookers but as it happened they got injured and so I got my call up!”

And being reinstated - he thanks club coach Grant Simpkins - gave him the opportunity to experience a hero’s welcome in his milestone match against Takapuna. Hundreds of spectators turned out on a crisp winter’s afternoon to witness ‘Hinchco’s Two Hundy’ and to see Shore claim victory over Takapuna, 35 - 16. Friends, family and team mates from throughout the years gathered in the club rooms after the game for presentations, speeches and several pints.

“It was great afterwards to see so many guys I’ve played with, some of them right from the start. It was such a special night. It’s safe to say I was pretty dull on Sunday.”

His work as a commercial account manager for a building firm keeps him busy away from the rugby field, as do his two daughters, Halle, two, and three month-old Solène. The girls are one of the reasons he vows to take a break from the game over the coming year. “The girls are so young and it’s important that I spend lots of time with them and enjoy them being this age.

“I’ll try and get on the field for the semis (against Northcote), and hopefully the final, then that’ll be that. I’ve told my wife Amy that a few times, but I mean it this time!”

He admits that he’s arrived at training early in order to give his back a ‘good stretch’ before getting stuck in. It’s a game that takes a big toll on the body, he confirms, and mentions how he ‘won’t miss being sore’. In a throw away comment at the end of our conversation, he adds: “Yeah, I broke my neck once - in 2003 against Marists. That was pretty bad. They never thought I’d play again. So I guess, really, this has all been a bit of a bonus - this whole lot!” Humble Hinchco, hometown hero.

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NEW ZEALAND THEATRE MONTH

Roger Hall, instigator of the inaugural New Zealand Theatre Month In September.

Spotlight on New Zealand Theatre Next month, look out for an abundance of New Zealand theatre and theatre-related displays, talks, films and presentations. Thanks to North Shore resident and immensely popular playwright Roger Hall, the inaugural New Zealand Theatre Month kicks off across the country in September.

Roger hopes that New Zealand Theatre Month will encourage us all to acknowledge and celebrate the wealth of theatre created here, past and present, and the people who create it. Four years ago, he and a few others first dreamed of a month where theatres across New Zealand presented New Zealand plays. But, as is the way of committees (a structure Roger has no great patience for), agreement on details and dates was hard to come by, and the idea lapsed. “Committees are hopeless ways of getting things done,” says Roger. At the beginning of last year, with no progress made, he thought “Bugger it, I’ll do it”, and took on the project solo. He’d established New Zealand Book Week 30 years ago in Dunedin. How much harder could this be?

Considerably, as it turns out. He and Malcolm Calder, who has extensive experience in the entertainment, events, arts, and venue management sectors in Australia and New Zealand and who has come on board as executive director, have worked tirelessly for the last year, getting the word out to venues, professional and community theatre companies, schools and libraries, where many of the events and displays will take place.

Roger has presented talks outlining his vision for New Zealand Theatre Month in libraries and in association with performances of his plays, and written to hundreds of theatres and libraries. He and Malcolm have also faced the task of raising funds to pay the inevitable costs, and to ensure the sustainability of the initiative, which Roger expects will take several years (like New Zealand Music month) to become well-established.

When we meet Roger, he’s pleased with progress. An exciting programme of contemporary productions is complemented by events and activities celebrating New Zealand’s rich theatre

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history, kicking off on 1 September with a major event centred around Bruce Mason at the Bruce Mason Centre. A formal “opening” event takes place at parliament on 3 September. There will be few communities, he hopes, completely untouched.

But why do we need a New Zealand Theatre Month if, as Roger says, there is already so much going on? And what is it about Roger’s passion for theatre that has driven him to take on the mantel of single-handedly advocating for New Zealand theatre?

Roger is no theatre purist. His love of theatre can be traced back to attending theatre, often comedies or pantomime, as a child with his parents in London, and the use of comedy in his own plays is certainly part of their appeal. “I like hearing people laugh, and I’m good at it,” he says. “If you’ve got that gift, you should use it.”

He cites Alan Ayckbourn as one of his heroes. “His plays are very funny but very sad simultaneously.”

He also admires Takapuna’s Bruce Mason as another theatrical hero. “Despite writing at a time when hardly anyone went to the theatre, he persevered and, thanks to that, he gave us one of the greatest plays in New Zealand, ‘The End of the Golden Weather’, which has been performed more than 1000 times – though only through his hard work as he had to perform it!”

Roger’s admiration for Bruce Mason and end of The Golden Weather led to his beginning what has now become a tradition: a performance of a major scene from the play on the Takapuna Beach foreshore (where the play is set) every Christmas morning.

Just as theatre traditions are rich and diverse, so is Roger’s theatrical output. Despite the absence of a penchant for pantomime in New Zealand, Roger has written several for Wellington’s Circa Theatre, no doubt inspired by his childhood experiences. He’s also written television sitcom, and a couple of serious plays, as well as his better-known full-length comedies, which mercilessly dissect contemporary social foibles.

Roger is patron of North Shore’s PumpHouse Theatre, and involved with Tadpole Theatre which performs regularly at The

The fact is that theatre in New Zealand has never been so strong!

The amount of work produced, the range of venues and the number of people actively involved has never been so high.

PumpHouse, engaging professional actors in its performances.

He also appreciates the power of local amateur theatre companies to engage audiences and theatre professionals.

“Thousands of people go; and thousands take part,” he says.

“The number and range of plays presented is astonishing. Maori and Pasifika theatre are booming, particularly as part of Matariki when there is a whole raft of plays and performances. And the Asian voice is also coming through.”

Long gone are the days, at least in part thanks to Roger himself and his string of theatre-filling plays that have allowed us to laugh at ourselves, when putting on a New Zealand play was seen as a box office risk. At the same time, a frightening number of people know nothing about New Zealand theatre, and never attend performances. He’s realistic about the challenges: after all, he says, if you’re sitting at home with a flat-screen, Netflix, and it’s raining, why would you [go out]?

Over time, Hall wants New Zealand Theatre Month to change that. “I hope it will develop and that people catch onto it. I want to celebrate not just the present but the past, so that people understand that if it wasn’t for Bruce Mason, and Downstage, and the New Zealand Players, actors wouldn’t have jobs now.”

Roger enthuses about the vast range of professional and amateur theatrical endeavour accessible to anyone who cares to enjoy it, with productions taking place in schools, community centres, church halls or theatres like the Rose Centre or The PumpHouse; and in bars, basements and buses. But he says, “The fact is that theatre in New Zealand has never been so strong! The amount of work produced, the range of venues and the number of people actively involved has never been so high. Audience numbers are strong yet I can sense little national public awareness or pride in what we do and what we have accomplished.

During September, while some theatres and theatre companies take on presenting New Zealand works, libraries and community venues take centre stage in disseminating information and telling

the history. Roger sees libraries as one of the New Zealand Theatre Month’s strongest allies, as so many people visit libraries, and because many libraries have enthusiastically come on board, scheduling displays, short performances of excerpts from New Zealand plays, or showing short films.

Roger will travel the country giving talks and attend many of the planned performances. He says he’ll know the initiative has succeeded if theatre gains more media coverage; if people learn something new about New Zealand theatre and become aware of the breadth and depth of New Zealand theatre and its history. He also hopes that most of the theatres taking part see some benefit.

“But it’s a five-year horizon. We have set up a Trust, but we have to raise a decent sum, and get more people on board.”

New Zealand Theatre Month on the Shore New Zealand Theatre Month Events taking place on and near the Shore include: • Tribute to Bruce Mason, Bruce Mason Centre, 1 September • Cornucopia – A short play festival, Warkworth Theatre Company • TeWhariki Kiokio, Tangaere/McConnell, Bruce Mason Centre, 2 September • Badjelly the Witch, Tim Bray Poductions, The PumpHouse 22-29 September • Home Fires, Theatreworks, Mairangi Bay 28-29 September • Devonport Festival of New Plays, readings of new plays

by Geoff Chapple, Margot McRae and Tom Scott on three consecutive Sundays: 9, 16 and 23 September, The Victoria Theatre, Devonport • Talks, events & displays at North Shore libraries.

More information at: www.theatremonth.nz Facebook: New Zealand Theatre Month @theatremonth.nz

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MY FAVOURITE RECIPE: FIONA BLACK

Baked Ricotta and Spinach-stuffed Pasta Shells with Tomato Sauce

(feeds 4 - 6 depending on how hungry they are!)

You need

• A large baking dish - I measure the correct size by counting out the number of pasta shells per person.

• 30 - 35 large Pasta Shells - Conchiglioni

Tomato Sauce

Fiona Black

Hearty pasta for a crowd Fiona Black lived in Europe for almost 20 years, the last seven in Madrid, before returning to New Zealand with husband Javier Rodriguez. Cooking is a passion, and she regrets she has “almost no time” to cook these days. She’s hopeful that will change as their business, Capricho, gets more established.

Channel Magazine asked her a few questions about her love of cooking.

Channel Magazine: What do you love about cooking?

Fiona Black: I find cooking therapeutic and I really enjoy feeding people. Creating something delicious, the whole process of preparing and cooking and serving food appeals to me. It’s one of the few times when my brain is fully engaged in just doing one thing!

CM: Are you a self-taught cook?

FB: My mum taught me to love baking. She always had tins full of cakes and biscuits when we were kids and as an antidote to the “Mum I’m bored” refrain, she used to send me into the kitchen to bake. I was lucky to be able to take a couple of amazing baking courses run by a French baker a few years ago. The rest of it I’ve learnt as I’ve gone along, trying to replicate dishes I’ve eaten around the world and modifying recipes to suit our tastes.

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

FB: Oh, my goodness, too many to list. If you are keen on experimentation, as I am, things are definitely going to go wrong from time to time!

CM: What’s your favourite cuisine – and why?

FB: I don’t have a favourite single cuisine; I adore eating even more than cooking! But if I had to choose, I would say Thai or South East Asian food. I love the fresh spicy flavours.

CM: What foodie spots do you enjoy visiting locally?

FB: In Takapuna really are spoilt for choice! Tok Tok does absolutely delicious food, Bird on a Wire kept us going during the shop fit-out, Ark Coffee for great coffee. I love the Feta Scrambled Eggs at Jam Café and newcomers So French have delicious financiers and croissants! I could go on; we eat in Takapuna quite a lot!

CM: Why did you choose this recipe?

FB: I was vegetarian for a long time and making dishes that were rich and filling became a real passion. This is a nice big hearty dish that can feed a crowd; it keeps well and the flavours get better with time. Also, Javier is a big fan of pasta so he’s always very happy when something like this is on the menu!

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750ml tomato passata 1 can of peeled whole tomatoes crushed 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped Olive oil 4 anchovies, drained 1 large head of fennel, roughly chopped Balsamic vinegar ½ - 1 tsp sugar large pinch of salt a few flakes of dried chilli ground black pepper tsp dried basil

Shell Filling

1 - 2 large shallots, finely chopped 1 x large bag of spinach, washed and roughly chopped 450g fresh ricotta 1 tbsp grated lemon rind 1 tbsp toasted pine nuts 150ml double cream Parmesan cheese, finely grated 6 - 8 Kalamata olives ½ tsp grated fresh nutmeg freshly ground black pepper

To make the Sauce

Fry the chopped onion and garlic in a medium/large saucepan on medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring from time to time. Add the chopped fennel and fry gently until soft, stirring from time to time.

Turn up heat and add the drained anchovies and stir continuously until they have dissolved. Add the chilli flakes and ground black pepper and stir thoroughly.

Turn up heat to high and add the passata, crushed tomatoes, sugar and 500ml of water and stir. Add a slug of olive oil, more ground black pepper, a small slug of balsamic vinegar and the dried basil. Bring to the boil and then reduce the heat to low/medium and cover the pan.

Cook, stirring from time to time, for approx. 40 minutes. The sauce is ready when it has reduced by about a third and is quite thick, has a slightly oily sheen to it and the flavour is neither too acidic or too sweet.

Put the sauce to one side until you are ready to put the dish together for baking. (Note: the sauce will keep well in the fridge for 3 - 5 days.)

To make the shells and filling

Bring a large pot of water, a slug of olive oil and a large pinch of salt to a rolling boil. Cook the pasta shells for 8 minutes, then drain in a colander and cool.

Heat olive oil on a medium heat in a large frying pan and fry the shallots until soft, then add the chopped spinach and cook gently, stirring until wilted.

Add the ricotta, lemon rind, grated nutmeg and ground black pepper and stir to break up the ricotta.

Add the cream and cook gently for 5 - 10 minutes until well combined. Take off the heat and allow to cool.

Toast the pine nuts in a dry frying pan until light brown. Scatter over the filling once cooled.

To assemble the dish ready for baking

Heat the oven to 180 degrees with oven tray in the centre of the oven.

Fill each shell generously with filling and place open side down in the baking dish. Repeat until all shells are arranged neatly in the baking dish. Ladle over the tomato sauce, ensuring that each shell is well covered ( plenty of sauce is required to allow the shells to bake through fully). Push olives into the sauce around the dish and then grate over plenty of parmesan cheese, liberally covering each shell and the olives. Place dish into the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes. Test that the shells are cooked by using a wooden skewer.

Note: if the cheese is not golden, turn the oven to grill for a couple of minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling, but watch the dish carefully as the pasta can burn easily.

Enjoy!

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Spring is just around the corner! It’s a great time to get the garden tools out of the shed and get a head start on planning and creating your fabulous spring garden.

into the garden, for best results plant in rich, well drained soil. Fancy spuds for Christmas? We have a variety of seed potatoes in store now. If it’s fruit you’re after, we have everything you need for a bumper crop of strawberries. You can also plant new citrus, blueberries and deciduous trees.

August is an exciting month in the garden as there is so much you can plant!

If you’re planning on adding to your edible garden this year, make sure you prepare it for spring planting by digging in generous helpings of compost to improve soil structure. Now is the time to plant asparagus, simply pop the crowns directly

We have beautiful new season’s roses in store, so if you are thinking of adding roses to your garden, pop in store and check out the range that we have available.

Make sure you plant your new rose in rich, well-drained soil with plenty of compost.

If you already have roses in your garden, complete pruning in time for spring growth.

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It’s a world of wonder, dazzling sights, sumptuous cuisine and fascinating guests who are invited on board your ship to provide insight about the many places you visit. It’s a home away from home, perfect for escaping Michelle Malcolm the ‘every day’, and a way to meet other people who share your interest in seeing more of the world. Here’s a look at a few of the luxury world cruises departing in 2020. World cruise lengths vary from just over 100 days to a full round-the-world cruise in 245 days. The cruise lines also offer sectors within a world cruise itinerary so please ask us for more details.

OCEANIA WORLD CRUISE - INSIGNIA. Departing on the 8th of January 2020 from Miami and finishing in Miami on the 20th of July – 195 days in total. Pricing starts at $66,510 per person twin share which equates to only $341 per person per day. We have access to a current exclusive package that offers one free inclusion: choose from - 70 free shore excursions, free beverage package, or USD7,000 shipboard credit. Plus, free gratuities, onboard medical care, unlimited internet, free laundry services, USD1,000 onboard credit per stateroom, one-night pre-cruise luxury hotel stay and free transfers between the hotel and ship. This offer must be booked by 30 September 2018.

CRYSTAL WORLD CRUISE - SERENITY. Departing Miami on the 6th of January 2020 and finishing in Rome on the 20th of April – 106 nights in total. From Miami, embark on a Southern Hemisphere journey of manmade marvels, from the Panama Canal to the Rose City of Petra; and natural wonders, from New Zealand’s fjords and Australia’s Outback to French Polynesia. Explore Indian culture and Italian masterpieces, on this enriching voyage through the centuries. Pricing starts in an ocean view cabin at approximately $53,180 per person twin share plus a USD2,000 onboard credit per person. All-inclusive except for your shore excursions that will be extra.

REGENT SEVEN SEAS – MARINER. This 131-night World Cruise is fully inclusive of everything including shore excursions & alcohol.

The Mariner will depart Miami on the 6th of January 2020 or San Francisco on the 24th of January 2020 and finish in Miami on the 16th of May or San Francisco on the 3rd of June 2020. Seven Seas Mariner is the world's first all-suite, all-balcony ship, as well as the first to offer dining by the famed Le Cordon Bleu® of Paris in Signatures, one of four single, open-seating restaurants. Catering to only 700 guests, she is one of the most spacious cruise ships afloat, and, her staff to guest ratio of 1 to 1.6 provides the highest level of personal service in the tradition of Regent Seven Seas.

Rates starting at $97,510 per person twin share for a veranda suite.

SEABOURN WORLD CRUISE - SOJOURN. This 146-night cruise departs Miami on the 4th of January 2020 and finishes in San Francisco on the 27th of May. 77 Port days, 62 destinations, 36 countries! Seabourn’s first world cruise in six years and it will be extraordinary. Join an intimate group (just 458 passengers) of like-minded travellers, immersing yourself in the world of fascinating people and unforgettable destinations. There is a current special on this cruise if booked by 31 May 2019. Round trip business class airfare, $2,000 shipboard credit per person, unlimited wi-fi, unlimited laundry and more.

And lastly the ultimate World Cruise – 245 Days!

VIKING OCEAN CRUISES – VIKING SUN. We don’t have a date yet for 2020 but to give you an idea their 2019 cruise will depart on the 31st of August 2019 from London and return to London 245 days later on the 2nd of May 2020. This incredible cruise circumnavigates the globe, cruising six continents and visiting 113 of the world’s greatest cities. There is still availability on the 2019 cruise! Fares from AUD117,995 per person twin share and a special offer that includes onboard gratuities, a beverage package, plus if booked by 31 December 2018 a USD4,000 per person shore excursion and a USD2,000 per person shipboard credit. They also offer a half RTW cruise of 119 days picking up the cruise from Los Angeles to London departing on the 4th of January 2020.

…from the Panama Canal to the Rose City of Petra; and natural wonders, from New Zealand’s fjords and Australia’s Outback to French Polynesia. Explore Indian culture and Italian masterpieces…

All cruise pricing is indicative and subject to availability at time of booking. We can also help you with world cruises on other cruise lines such as Princess, MSC & Holland America.

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CHANNEL PEOPLE: ME AND MY DOG AGNES ZHANG & BENEDICT

Agnes & Benedict, the Labrador 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 Agnes Zhang of Totara Vale about Benedict, her muchloved Lab who loves going to Dog HQ.

more than I can describe. All the joys he has brought to us are priceless.

AB: Does he have any bad habits?

AZ: Yes. He chews on our slippers every day. Benedict loves a ride along with us in the car, but he will make a bird-like high pitch noise the entire ride, which can be quite annoying. Jumping can be a problem sometimes but only because he wants to play.

AB: What are his favorite things to do?

AZ: Well... eating, he's a lab after all. At home, he enjoys playing 'tug of war' with me, I win most of the time. When we go outside, swimming is definitely his number one sport.

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

AGNES ZHANG: Almost three years. He will be having his third birthday in August this year. We brought him home from Tauranga when he was eight weeks old. It was love at first sight (that's maybe a lie because he was the last one).

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

AZ: Benedict has been going to DogHQ for Agnes Zhang and Benedict – he loves swimming! almost two years now. He loves hanging AB: What made you decide to get a Lab? out with his friends there. Benedict always looks happy and excited AZ: We were actually thinking about getting a bull terrier (Benedict when we tell him we are going to drop him off to DogHQ. He is must not know this). But we didn't find one. Labrador was our definitely a social butterfly, can make friends easily. We could also second choice. We both love the movie ‘Quill'. It's a story about tell it from photos they post on Facebook and Instagram. a guide dog. At the time we thought Labradors are calm, gentle and relaxed. Little did we know… the movie lies. Benedict is full of AB: Does he love the beach and swimming and or other things? energy and a very naughty boy. We still love him though.

AZ: Benedict loves swimming. When he sees water everything else will blur out. We take him to the beach almost every weekend in the AB: Is he your first dog, if not tell us about your other dogs? summer. I can honestly say, we need to buy a house with a pool just AZ: No, he is not my partner (Daisy’s) first dog. Daisy is a dog for him. lover. Growing up she would always have dogs around. Before, she always had small dogs, like Bichon and Maltese. They are very cute AB: Any words of wisdom for other dog owners or prospective and snuggly. But Benedict is her first big dog and my very first dog. dog owners?

AZ: If you already are a dog owner, teach them all the right things AB: Do you have any other pets? with patience. They can be very naughty and sometimes hard to AZ: No, we don't. train, but having the right method will do the trick. Violence is not AB: What do you love about Benedict? an option. If you wish to become a dog owner, make sure you have AZ: Where do we begin? He is very energized and loves people. enough time for them. They need to be loved and cared for just like When we come home, you can tell his excitement by the way he a baby. Treat them as your family and take your time with them, they wiggles at us. When we eat, he will drool all over the tablecloth. will become your most loyal friends.

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BROWNS BAY TRAVEL: WITH HELLOWORLD

Pfalzgrafenstein Fortress.

Stolzenfels Castle.

Romantic Rhine River Mary Buckley from helloworld Browns Bay travelled to Europe in July and describes a section of her experience while cruising the rivers from Amsterdam to Budapest.

The Middle Rhine Valley, known to many as the Romantic Rhine, is a beautiful section of the Mary Buckley Rhine River with quaint German villages and well Owner/Director preserved castles on the hillsides in between stretches of vineyards. UNESCO declared the Upper Middle Rhine a World Heritage Site in 2002. It has two thousand years of history as a main transport route with an outstanding organic cultural history and evolving traditional way of life in the narrow river valley.

Rudesheim: A beautiful town located at the start of the Middle Rhine Valley in the heart of the Rheingau wine-growing region. We rode the gondola to visit the enormous Niederwald monument that towers over this section of the valley. This is a 35-foot-tall symbolic figure of Germania completed in 1883. There are numerous photo opportunities of the wide views from the gondola and from the foot of the monument. Alternatively, you could visit the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments where several bizarre instruments

Mary and Jason on the Avalon Cruise.

are shown in action. There are plenty of traditional German Christmas decorations available to purchase in this town and, of course, many opportunities to taste the local wines.

Castle Mania: Along this stretch of the Rhine we sighted at least 20 castles in the space of three hours. We were fortunate to have clear blues skies this morning, so lounged on the cruise ship deck chairs enjoying the breathtaking sights of traditional villages and historic architecture. We have included a couple of photos here, but check out our helloworld Browns Bay Facebook page to view more. Our knowledgeable Avalon Cruise Director, Monika, provided a detailed explanation of what we were viewing as we rode along this section of the scenic Rhine.

Dale Millar from helloworld Browns Bay also travelled on this same cruise, so drop into our store and chat to either Mary or Dale to learn more about this Dream Holiday River Cruise, or come along to our Experience Europe Event to plan your 2019 Europe Holiday.

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BIRKENHEAD RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION: NEWS

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU BROWNS BAY

Caring for our bush and green spaces Birkenhead was long known as the “kauri suburb” due to its large tracts of bush with magnificent kauri stands. One of our community’s aspirations is to protect and enhance these and our other bush and urban green spaces.

A major concern is the risk of kauri dieback. So far, no dieback has been detected locally - but as it can take years to manifest as damage to trees, we cannot be sure. The prospect of Kauri Park and Kauri Glen becoming a tragic landscape of dying trees is frightening.

Keeping kauri dieback at bay will require ongoing proactive support from the community. If you are visiting our native reserves, please remember to: • Observe any track closures that are put in place.

• Clean your shoes or boots and wash your dogs’ feet thoroughly at home so you don’t bring even a speck of soil from another area.

• Spray your footwear with disinfectant when you enter and leave any kauri bush reserve – let us know if the cleaning stations need topping up.

• Keep children, dogs and friends to the formed tracks.

• Do NOT walk around on muddy tracks or anywhere near kauri trees - please admire them from afar.

Community led initiatives Across the Kaipātiki Local Board area, Pest Free Kaipātiki aims to foster the area’s native biodiversity on both public and private land. Recent initiatives A major goal of Pest Free Kaipātiki is include targeting rats and to reduce pest levels to restore the possums and environmental population of native birds such as these kererū. weeds such as moth plant and wild ginger that can overwhelm our native bush life.

In Birkenhead we are fortunate to have a number of keen bush Volunteers at a Birkenhead War restoration groups in Kauri Memorial Park planting day.

Point Centennial Park and Chatswood, Le Roys Bush, Beyond the Fence, Chelsea, Soldiers Bay and Kauri Point Domain, Birkenhead War Memorial Park and groups in Fernglen, Kauri Park, Muriel Fisher and Kauri Glen.

Get in touch if you would like to get involved: birkenheadplanning@gmail.com or visit www.pestfreekaipatiki.org.nz/join-a-local-group What’s next Our photo competition has been a huge success attracting a wonderful range of photographs that celebrate the Birkenhead area. Photos will be on display at Birkenhead library from 22nd – 31st August where we will be encouraging people to vote for their favourite shot for the People’s Choice award. All photos are published through our competition website: www.birkenhead.org.nz . We acknowledge the kind support of Harvey Norman Photo Centre (Wairau Park); NZ Geographic; Barfoot & Thompson Birkenhead and Chelsea Sugar Works.

The Birkenhead Residents Association and our Neighbourhood Plan working group are volunteer led.

Please join up today – your membership helps the Association continue to represent the wonderful neighbourhood of Birkenhead.

To find out more, visit us at www.bra.org.nz.

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Citizens Advice Bureau in Browns Bay.

Can I trim my neighbour’s tree?

At the Citizens Advice Bureau our trained volunteers receive questions and queries from a wide range of clients. Questions may relate to tenancy issues, consumer rights, employment, migrant information, budgeting, family and personal issues or simple things like where you can find a social event. Our advice is given free and is confidential. We empower our clients by giving them access to information, options and support which will meet their needs.

A gentleman client recently visited one of our offices and asked if he could trim the branches off a neighbour’s tree which were overhanging into his property. He said he had already tried applying poison to the root system of the tree which protruded into his property.

We advised the client that in situations like this it is always best to first discuss your concerns with the neighbour and hopefully agree on a mutually acceptable compromise. If this is not possible then the CAB database (www.cab.org.nz) gives a range of options. Briefly, we were able to advise the client that he can trim the branches back to his boundary line, but check first to ensure the tree is not “protected”. You should not apply poison to roots on your property – this could potentially kill the tree which belongs to your neighbour.

A gentleman client recently visited one of our branches and asked if he could trim the branches off a neighbour’s tree…

If you have any questions relating to any issues, give CAB a call or check out the vast amount of information on our website (www.cab.org.nz). The website also lists our branches – check it out for a branch near you.

At our CAB Browns Bay branch we welcome new migrants to book for our free settlement Information service. We have Chinese and Korean speakers on duty every week. Clients are welcome to phone us with their questions or call in for a face-to-face discussion (479 2222).

A Justice of the Peace is present most week days at our branches; hours vary from day to day so please check our website or call to confirm JP attendance hours. Our free Legal Clinic is available at some branches by appointment only. Once again, check our website for times.You can also follow our Facebook page for updates or more information.

If you have any questions relating to any issues, give CAB a call or check out the vast amount of information on our website: www.cab.org.nz. 9.00am to 4.30pm, 0800 367 222, www.facebook.com/CABNorthshore

FUNERAL CARE WITH FORREST FUNERAL SERVICES

The importance of choosing the right funeral director Experience in providing funerals for Forrest Funeral Services are proud different cultures, whose ceremonies, beliefs members of the Funeral Directors’ and rituals often vary, requires understanding Association of New Zealand (FDANZ), of the different customs of our community. which ensures members uphold high Forrest Funerals are proud to have been standards of quality, expertise and part of the East Coast Bays community integrity. They are committed to upholding since 1978 and work closely with many the association’s strict Code of Ethics and establishments on the North Shore to Code of Conduct and staff are qualified arrange all your funeral requirements when and experienced in providing funeral arrangements that cater to your needs.

Graeme Rodgers, Lily Watson, Matt Micheli. you need them.

"We also have experience in providing Manager and funeral director Graeme military style funerals for veterans of NZ Defence Force services, Rodgers was awarded the National Diploma in Funeral Directing in as well as for Police, Fire Brigade and St Johns," says Lily.

2011. Funeral director Lily Watson qualified in 2017 and Graeme "Sometimes a simpler, private service or farewell is appropriate. and Lily both graduated with the Top Awards in Funeral Directing If this is the case we can cater to individual needs, and give for their year. In 2009, funeral director Matt Micheli completed an assistance and advice on applications for funeral grants or financial Introduction to Funeral Directing before commencing his career assistance." overseas. Each member of the team receives ongoing training by Many people come in to the office to pre-arrange a funeral, so their manager who is also qualified in the NZQA standards of clinical knowing what your requirements are ahead of time can give you supervision for the industry. peace of mind in knowing you and your family will be taken care Well versed in giving you practical support whilst caring for of in their time of need. Some choose to make a pre-payment with your loved one, Forrest Funerals will take care of preservation and presentation of the deceased, and their qualified embalmers provide the FDANZ Funeral Trust, where money is held by The Trust on their behalf until it is required. Information regarding pre-arrangements embalming when required. They will liaise on your behalf with and pre-payments is available to help with this. hospitals, government departments, celebrants, clergy, coroners, Located in Glen Road, Browns Bay, Forrest Funerals offer police, and crematorium and cemetery authorities, meaning that you comfortable chapel and catering facilities, private viewing rooms only have to deal with one person throughout the process. and a lounge for use before or after the service. There are several It is important when choosing a funeral director to ensure: hearses to suit your needs, including their brand new Jaguar which • They have the ability to provide professional funeral services. was coach-built in the U.K. and offers a sense of honour, dignity • They are abreast of the relevant legal requirements and local and respect to the deceased on their final journey. authority regulations.

Staff profiles and further information is available on their • They have a broad understanding of different religious and website www.forrests.co.nz so you can get to know them a little ethnic customs.

• Their team undergoes ongoing training as mandated by FDANZ. better. They are proud to support and be a part of the North Shore community and to support local organisations.

Forrest Funeral Services are proud to provide all of the above.

“When you need funeral services, you need people you can Their reputation for providing caring and professional staff and count on. You can count on Forrest Funerals every step of the way.” services means families have both assurance and peace of mind during this time. Focusing on arranging the kind of funeral that is worthy of the person who has died is a comfort to those who are Forrest Funerals, 8 Glen Road, Browns Bay, 09 479 5956 left behind. and at 39 Riverside Road, Orewa www.forrests.co.nz Facebook-Square

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VILLAGE PEOPLE: BROWNS BAY

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When and why you did you start this business?

I started the business last October after finishing my apprenticeship as an automotive technician. It was always my aim to own my own business. This opportunity seemed a perfect way to get into an exciting and growing space where I could use my mechanical skills in some innovative new technology and be involved with a sport I enjoy – cycling.

How would you describe what is special and unique about it?

E-bikes really are the revolutionary vehicle of our generation.

They open up cycling, whether for leisure or transport, to the whole population. We can offer more than 80 models of e-bikes from our store and there is a bike for every purpose and every rider. And our ongoing service and maintenance means we offer the full package in the e-bike ownership experience. It is awesome to help my customers get out of cars and into a much more sustainable and healthy activity for some part of their lives.

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What gives you the greatest buzz?

I love seeing peoples’ reactions when they first ride an e-bike – everyone has a massive smile on their face! And then later when they come back in for a service or just a chat, hearing their stories about how their lives have been changed by their e-bike.

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What is your number one tip for anyone starting a business?

It’s good to be open to advice from everyone. Take everything in then decide what you want to use going forward. And it certainly helps if you are passionate about your product or service.

What do you love about Browns Bay village?

How friendly and socially engaging everybody is. And with the village being a seaside one, it makes it nice and easy for anyone to take a free test-ride on one of our bikes along the beachfront.

Tell us what’s happening instore during August.

We have a few run out specials from last season, making room for our 2019 bikes. There are some great deals to be had! If you already have an e-bike then it’s a great time to have it serviced in time for the warmer spring weather.

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NORTHART'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY

Northart gallery director Wendy Harsant, with board members Rudy Birzin and Naomi Bell.

Northart Turning Twenty

By Christine Young

Northcote-based contemporary exhibition gallery, Northart, was established in late 1998, making this year a special milestone in its history. Gallery Director Wendy Harsant has been involved from the beginning.

“I started work with the Northart Society (then known as the Westshore Community Arts Council) in March 1998,” she recalls.

“There was no contemporary gallery on the Shore where you could view the work of established North Shore artists. To see good art and innovative exhibitions back then, you had to go into the CBD. I determined to turn that around.

“At the time, the Community Arts Council did not have a permanent gallery but a few months later three shops in the North Shore City Council owned Norman King Building in Northcote became available and Northart was offered a lease for a peppercorn rent.”

The shops needed major renovations to convert them into the contemporary and versatile galleries they are today. After much fundraising, galleries 1, 2 and 3 were created, and with the addition of a further shop space and further fundraising and renovation, two more galleries were added. More recently, another space adjacent to the galleries became available. That has enabled Northart to expand its activities and is used as a studio space for classes, workshops, seminars and films, as well as a general meeting room for community groups.

From the outset, Northart focused on contemporary art, determined to highlight the best of North Shore art and artists, and promote excellence in exhibition installation and design.

Wendy notes that this focus has not changed over time. “Art in the community rather than community art,’ she says, making an important distinction. This has perhaps been the key to Northart’s success and reputation, not just on the Shore but in the wider visual arts community.

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Architects the late Don Wood, and Bruce Wild of Dixon Wild Architects (then in Takapuna) designed Northart’s galleries, and for the first decade artist Ross Ritchie, who had retired as exhibition designer at Auckland Art Gallery in the mid 1990s, installed all the exhibitions as a volunteer.“These people were critical to establishing Northart as a user-friendly, contemporary art gallery,” says Wendy.

“For the first 10 years I was the only employee (we now have four other part time staff) but I have always been encouraged and supported by the various governance communities, an incredible stable of very accomplished artists, and a loyal and very hardworking team of volunteers. All have shared our vision for Northart. “ Wendy says the biggest challenge facing Northart as it hits 20 is the rebuild/transformation of Northcote. Some time in the next three to five years, this will involve the demolition of Northart and the Norman King Building and its replacement with a new community facilities building. “For Northart it is both a challenge and an opportunity; for me personally the idea of this fantastic gallery space being bulldozed is somewhat less than exciting!”

Wendy says there have been any number of exhibitions of which she has been extremely proud, though she admits her favourite annual show is ‘Pocket Edition. Small work for Large Walls’.

Pushed to name others, she highlights three: • ‘Arrested Practice’ in 2016. This involved works that artists were, for various reasons, unable to complete (but hadn’t painted over or thrown out). “Everyone – artists and the public alike – found it a fascinating show.”

• ‘Rear Vision. 6 artists looking back’ in 2012 which was effectively a mini retrospective for six established artists: Robert Ellis, Ross Ritchie, Alistair Nisbet-Smith, Simon McIntyre, Frank van Schaik and Garry Currin, who were all associated with the North Shore. All these artists have been, and remain, very supportive of Northart.

The windows of one of Northart's galleries.

Northart board chair Rudy Birzin, board member Naomi Bell and director Wendy Harsant.

• The pre-Christmas $100 (or less) Show. This was an immensely popular cash-and-carry show of mostly small ceramic and craft objects, but some small paintings and prints. “It started in 1999 as $40 or less, then went to $50 for several years, and finally $100 until it finally lost traction in 2013.”

Ironically, none of these exhibitions is represented in the exhibition Wendy is currently curating to celebrate Northart’s 20th anniversary. Simply entitled ‘Twenty’, it will include 20 works by 20 artists, one from each year 1999 – 2018. It will be a comprehensive show, with works selected to demonstrate the broad reach of Northart and highlight some of the personal and human-interest stories as well as for aesthetic reasons.

A second show to mark the 20th anniversary is a re-creation of the first show Northart held: ‘5/100 New Zealand Craft Artists’, in November 1998. It coincided with the publication of Helen Schamroth’s book ‘100 New Zealand Craft Artists’ and included a book launch as well as an exhibition by the five craft artists in the book who lived on the North Shore (Merilyn Wiseman, Peter Collis, Susan Holmes, Freda Brierley and Warwick Freeman).

From the outset, Northart focused on contemporary art, determined to highlight the best of North Shore art and artists, and promote excellence in exhibition installation and design.

Working with Wendy to take Northart into the next decade (or two) is an enthusiastic Board of eight volunteers, four of whom joined the Board at the AGM in late June. Channel Magazine spoke to three of the new Board members.

New Board Chair is Rudy Birzin. He has a background in business; his love of art was developed as a child when his parents took him to galleries and museums in New York City. Living in Hillcrest, he became aware of Northart as it’s directly opposite the Northcote library, and started visiting Northart in 2012 with his young children after library visits. “They are now old enough to go to the monthly Gallery Time for Kids at Northart. The teacher, Fiona, has always been very welcoming and really encouraging in having

my kids see the current exhibitions and incorporate ideas into their art. Her photos from these events pointed me to the Northart Facebook page, where I saw the call for board members. After meeting Wendy and hearing her passion for both the Northcote community and the art one, I was easily drawn to helping out. “ Leon Tan is Associate Professor in Creative Industries at Unitec, and has been involved in arts advocacy for many years in a variety of capacities. “I have visited Northart for several years and have always been impressed with the gallery’s commitment to showcasing contemporary arts on this side of the harbour bridge,” he says. “Moving to the area in 2017, I wanted to become more involved, so when Wendy approached me about joining the Board, it was an easy decision to say yes.”

Naomi Bell is a practicing artist and head of art at Birkenhead College. She has a long association with the gallery and with Wendy, who is clearly a powerful persuasive force for Northart.

“Initially, Wendy was my theory tutor at Unitec when I was studying visual communication. Since then,” says Naomi, “I have exhibited at Northart as a photographer and run exhibitions there with the students from Birkenhead College. Wendy has always been very supportive of community groups and has always nurtured an appreciation of art in youth. “ All three are looking to the future with anticipation – and have some clear views of what they would like Northart to achieve.

“I hope to help Northart develop a more extensive public programme,” says Leon. “As a long-time advocate for contemporary arts, I look forward to working with Board members to grow Northart and its profile and to consolidate its programming as one of the few contemporary arts institutions on the North Shore. There is potential for Northart to become a world-class regional gallery, and I would like to contribute to its development in this direction.”

Naomi would also like the gallery to grow its profile with younger members of the community and in North Shore schools.

“I would love to see students volunteering or interning at the gallery and developing insights into the administration and governance of an art gallery.”

Whatever the future brings, and however the Northcote Town Centre revitalisation impacts, Northart is well-placed to achieve all of what Wendy and the Board would like it to. Alongside its commitment to developing appreciation of contemporary art and artists on the Shore, it has strong community support, exemplified by the attendances at Northart’s regular exhibition openings.

Wendy modestly attributes that to “good art, good food (catered by volunteer extraordinaire Jane), good wine and good conversation!”. We suspect it also has much to do with Wendy’s energy and commitment and the strong networks she has forged during Northart’s first 20 years.

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DEVONPORT NEWS

News from Devonport's Business Improvement District Manager, Toni van Tonder

Toni van Tonder

Warm Winter Welcome

Devonport continues to shine even in winter, and for the growing population of people living in the CBD, it’s increasingly becoming the dreamy day trip and easypaced respite from perpetually busy city lives.

July was all about Matariki in Devonport and our first ever progressive dinners that saw guests walking from restaurant to restaurant sampling New Zealand nativeinspired dishes and wines were both hugely successful. Each of our four restaurants rose with ease to the occasion, showcasing their fine culinary skills and wonderful Devonport hospitality.

My thanks go to Vondel, Hemingways, Vic Road Kitchen, Dixie Browns and Devon on the Wharf for their participation.

Devonport Chocolates too came on board with their delicious Horopito and Caramel Chocolate Matariki Stars, and I feel quite certain that the sharing of kai is the absolute best way to celebrate the Maori new year.

The Visitor Information Centre is now housed comfortably inside the Arcade Building at the lower end of Victoria Road.

Our dedicated 25 strong volunteer staff continue to be the friendly faces that guide our guests from near and far. As devoted locals, they’re the best people to share their insider’s tips on how to have a wonderful time in Devonport. We’re lucky to have them and know that the centre makes all the difference to many of our visitors’ experience of the area.

The Visitor Information Centre is now housed comfortably inside the Arcade Building at the lower end of Victoria Road.

You can find the Visitor Information Centre in the first shop of the Arcade and I encourage you to pop in and say hello.

The Arcade, which is a beautiful and historic asset to the Devonport streetscape, is having a mid-winter facelift and we’re excited about the magic that is going on down there. So are new tenants, and we’re pleased to welcome the first of what we hope to be many new businesses keen to make use of the darling space. John Ibrahim, an expert in his field, has opened up a super slick Barber’s shop, The Fade Room. With the CBD just across the water, and increasing growth in international visitation, Devonport is a great little place to set up shop. If you’re looking for a beautiful space and a wonderful business community to be a part of, then I recommend you get in touch.

We’d love to welcome you to the village.

Until next time, Toni van Tonder.

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Community News from Devonport Community Co-ordinator Maria Teape

Maria Teape

Our new base

We have moved! The office of the Devonport Community Coordinator and Devonport Peninsula Trust has moved to Fort Takapuna at 170 Vauxhall Rd, Devonport. Our office is in the A12 building, looking out over Fort Takapuna Reserve to the Waitemata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf. There is ample parking so next time you are passing, pop in for a visit and check out our new digs! Call or text Maria on 027 924 3494.

We are holding our third quarterly community network meeting of the year on Thursday 9th August, 10am at Devonport Yacht Club. There will be guest speakers on topical matters and morning tea is provided. All are welcome and we encourage you go come along and share your news/views. Contact Maria for more info: maria@devonportpeninsulatrust.nz or 09 445 9533.

Devonport Youth Forum is proud to present Sunday Showcase, showcasing youth talent! On at The Vic in Devonport on Sunday 19th August, 1pm-3pm, this is a show not to be missed! Starring Freya, Sons of Swing, Dance Sprite, BIS Kapa Haka, Devonport Drama and short films made by Takapuna Grammar School media students. Cost of entry is free! With our thanks to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board for their support.

Devonport Youth Forum is also supporting a series of Youth Rock Gigs. The gigs are held monthly at St Margaret’s Church Hall in Belmont and feature local youth bands and young bands from around Auckland. The no-alcohol gigs provide an event and a venue for youth to go to. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. The August gig is being held on Saturday 18th and kicks off at 7pm. Bands featured so far include Shed, Minimal Silence and Slipstream.

For more community news about what’s happening in Devonport each month, sign up to our monthly community e-newsletter at www.devonportpeninsulatrust.nz Hei konei rā.

Maria

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So what's

MILFORD NEWS

NEW

in Milford

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

Love the people in Milford!

Local Town Centres like Milford, have the uniqueness over the Westfield type mall because they are filled with business people who are personalities in the Centre. I often come across stories about these people and have another couple to tell you about this month.

Tony Sands - Sands & Associates (Chartered Accountants)

Brad Fretwell - Bakers Delight

While Brad (next story) has a high profile with passing customers, another business in our professional arena, also has an equally proficient owner. Tony Sands, a local Chartered Accountant, spent 12 years in the UK where he met his English wife Julie and they started a family. Loving New Zealand for all the reasons we all do, Tony convinced his wife Julie and his four girls that life in New Zealand would be much more rewarding.

On return, there was no place to set up his business other than Tony Sands. his old backyard, Milford. At the time, accountant Charles Carlton, practising in Milford was looking at retiring. Charles had been operating in Milford for nearly 20 years after taking over from another accountant Angus MacIvor, who had previously been operating in Milford since the 1950s. So Tony saw the opportunity to not only bring his family home, but set up a business and live close to one of his favourite parts of New Zealand, Milford.

But Tony is one of these people who gets involved in his community and this saw him quickly involved in Surf Life Saving at the Mairangi Bay club and then being talked into the role of being the Chairman of the then newly formed Milford Business Association by yours truly.

I’m not sure where he gets his energy from, but you will find him involved in some sort of activity almost every weekend - whether it be a Surf Life Saving event, anywhere in New Zealand or helping out at an event organised by the business association. Tony is always there and leading from the front.

As our Chairman, he has steered the association and businesses out of the doldrums, to be one of the most successful Business Improvement Districts in Auckland. He has a leadership style that inspires people to be involved and make decisions – not procrastinate.

I am sure this is one of the reasons his accounting practice is so successful. Great record keeping by his dedicated staff and honest advice to his clients.

So if you see Tony walking down the street in Milford, say hi and thanks, because he is one of those hard-working individuals who does so much for our community, but stays out of the limelight. As Manager of the Milford Business Association, I couldn’t have a better Chairman to work under!

Well, the story goes something like this.

Brad and school weren’t the best of mates and as soon as he could he left school, deciding to get into the building industry.

From all accounts, he had about as much appetite for building as he did for school and ended up back at home at a loose end.

Mum decided she didn’t want him around home under her feet paying no board, so unbeknown to Brad, arranged an interview for a job with Bakers Delight.

Not only did he get the job but he took on a baking apprenticeship that led to him eventually buying the Milford franchise.

Brad and Freya Fretwell.

Credit: Chanelle Dickinson Photography It was while working at the Milford Bakers Delight, that he met his future wife, Freya. She started working at the franchise part-time while still at school at Westlake Girls High School. In the late 2000s the Milford business was not being managed very well as the owner had lost interest. Brad had impressed the franchisor so much that they offered him the franchise.

Brad says at the time he was more interested in his girlfriend Freya and cars, but decided to take the plunge. And the rest, as they say, is history.

At age 21 Brad had already been frugal and saved half the purchase price. Mum, who was no doubt pleased that she had made the original interview all those years before, again came to the party, as mums do, to guarantee his loan.

At the time, Brad became the youngest Bakers Delight franchisee. He thought at the time it was the scariest thing that had happened to him, but when he processed it, he thought ‘I can do this’.

And this typical Kiwi ‘can do’ attitude has meant not only has he turned the underperforming business around, but Milford has become a training franchise for new owners. And the fairytale doesn’t end there. Brad and Freya are now married and recently added to their baking team with the birth of their son, Jaxon.

The thing that impresses me as a customer, is the level of customer service is always high, no matter who is serving. A tribute to the training and culture that Brad and Freya have within their business.

Murray See you in Milford

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

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HAIR & BEAUTY: WITH MOLTON BROWN, MILFORD

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By donating towards the $10,000 inflatable ‘The Big, Big, Blow-up Bowel’ you will ultimately be helping to save lives.

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The bowel screening programme needs a life-saving educational prop – an inflatable ‘The Big, Big, Blow-up Bowel’.

To be used regularly at community events, the walk through bowel shows the changes from a healthy bowel, through the stages of pre-bowel cancer to advanced bowel cancer which is very important to help breakdown misconceptions and ensure people get tested.

Bowel cancer is the second highest cause of cancer death, killing more than 1200 people each year.

By donating towards the $10,000 inflatable ‘The Big, Big, Blow-up Bowel’ you will ultimately be helping to save lives.

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MILFORD TRAVEL: WITH HELLOWORLD

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These destinations appear on many bucket lists thanks to their dynamic culture, compelling history Mary Buckley and delicious cuisine.

Owner/Director Globus have a fabulous tour that visits Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, each with a rich history and culture! Some of the tour highlights include the Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon; Madrid’s Prado Museum; and Toledo’s Santo Tomé Church. Enjoy a ferry ride across the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco and in Rabat, visit the beautiful Mohammed V Mausoleum.

Step back in time in Marrakesh with sightseeing including Bahia Palace. Wander through the Djemaa El-Fna. In Fez, a guide leads you through the labyrinthine Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Medersa Bou Inania, an architectural work of art built between 1350 and 1357. These are just a few of the many highlights offered on this spectacular Spain, Portugal, and Morocco tour featured in the advert below.

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Pre-Selected Superior Hotels: These are located in the heart of the action. Step off your coach and relax while your Tour Director handles check-in and your bags are delivered right to your room!

Transportation: By train or plane, boat or first-class motorcoach – it’s all taken care of. Plus, Globus’ motorcoaches have fewer seats (which means extra leg room) and free wi-fi onboard on most itineraries.

VIP Access to the Must-See Sights: Skip the queue at the key sites with our VIP access.

Set Itineraries plus Personalisation: Visits to must-see sights are pre-arranged and meals await you…but there’s also free time built in so you can personalise your trip and take the time to explore on your own.

Don't Just Follow The Crowd: Get off the beaten track with Globus Local Favourites. Find out what makes your destination unique, including regional flavours and traditions.These are always included on Globus itineraries with an average of three on each tour!

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When and why you did you start this business?

Milford is a unique village and the people here are just delightful and enjoy travelling. They love to see the world.

I have been in travel for 27 years and when I first moved to Auckland I started in Milford. That was 21 years ago and although I left for a little while it’s just wonderful being back.

I have always loved the feel of the place and it’s where I’ve wanted to return to. While working at another company, very close by in Milford, we have made some good friends and some great clients and we wanted to pass on that assistance to our clients in a different brand offering of World Travellers.

How would you describe what is special and unique about it?

We do all the mainstream travel and holidays certainly, however, we also arrange travel to the unique and different destinations the world has to offer.

One of the team here, Janet, has just returned from Peru for a 12 day luxury tour with Mountain Lodges of Peru and cruising on Delfin III. She visited Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure – a lodge-to-lodge journey in the footsteps of the Incas visiting Machu Picchu then cruising the upper Amazon, swimming with pink dolphins and fishing for piranhas. Now how different is that?

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… our team has so much knowledge to help complete the dream, with our 95 years' of travel experience between us.

What gives you the greatest buzz?

Completing the dream and making the dreams come true!

Travelling the world really is a dream for many. And, from where we sit, the knowledge we have accumluated over the years of enjoying what we do, means we have such great information, tips and tricks to offer. We can put all that knowledge together to create a dream trip that's amazingly awesome! Add to that the fact that our team has so much knowledge to help complete the dream, with our 95 years' of travel experience between us. It’s amazing how much we know, and we want to pass that on to our travellers.

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What is your number one tip for anyone starting a business?

Get your ducks in a row before you open your doors.

We opened on a Tuesday morning at 8.30am. The painting and signwriting was done, the furniture in place, the computers were up and running and the bank accounts were open.

I walked out of one company at 5.30pm on the Monday evening and on Tuesday morning at 8.30am we opened and away we went.

We had everyone working around the clock, from the minute we signed the lease - and that was on the Friday, just two days beforehand. We asked everyone for help and they gladly put their hands up. It was quite surreal and scary as all heck too.

What do you love about Milford Village?

The people and their pets. Everyone here puts their head in to say hello, even if just passing. Today, we had a lovely gentleman put his head in. We did a dream trip for him last year and he’d just been to the post office and was passing by. He doesn’t want a holiday right now but just wanted to say hello. He is a well-known Milford local and lovely fellow and that’s the great stuff.

The team at our local coffee shop; they know my order before I do and I can also phone my order in. There’s always people we know to stop and chat with everywhere we go, even in the supermarket. Everyone always says hello and asks how you are doing. It’s actually quite lovely.

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Tell us what’s happening in store during August.

We are advertising and putting together a New Zealand private gardens and landscape tour departing in November this year, as well as putting together a group for next year for a river cruise in Europe. Give us a call for some details. And one of our team is having a birthday in August with a ‘zero’ on the end, which is a big deal too!

Please sum up your business in one sentence.

World Travellers Milford with Janet and Caroline - seeing the world differently.

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HEALTH & FITNESS: FIT20

Fit20 - Increase your physical strength in just 20 minutes once a week

Science-backed workout suits executives, seniors and people who don’t like exercise Are you somebody who knows you should exercise, who wants to exercise, but never seems to find the time? Not to mention years healing from exercise injuries that crop up as we get older. Fit20 has the perfect answer.

Contrary to what the experts say, taking 30 minutes out of the day to exercise is anything but simple. By the time you’ve travelled to the gym, changed, trained, showered, dressed and headed off, you’ve probably lost close to two hours. This is often enough to make anyone want to procrastinate.

“There just had to be an easier way to stay healthy and fit, without hours and hours of blood, sweat and tears,” says Catharina, managing director of fit20 New Zealand. The result is the launch of the Dutch franchise fit20, which opened in Albany in May – a high-intensity training method aimed at helping clients reach their health and fitness goals in just 20 minutes per week. “I was inspired by fit20’s mission and vision of ‘strengthening lives’ for all people of all ages.”

“I thought, fit and healthy in just 20 minutes a week? No sweating? No need to use the very public changing rooms? No loud music? No mirrors? I thought it sounded too good to be true,” says the former educational psychologist.

But the scientific evidence and the global spread of the highly successful and rapidly growing network of fit20 studios throughout the UK, Belgium, Qatar and USA can’t be wrong. “We are already getting really good feedback from our clients, who are mentioning results like increased strength, feeling more energetic, toning up and a decrease of symptoms related to their injuries or chronic disease.”

Short but sweet fit20 training is offered by appointment only and always with the guidance of a personal trainer. The boutique-style fit20 studios are pleasant, inviting, and comfortably cooled. Clients typically train one-on-one with their trainer, or along with a partner or colleague if they choose.

It takes only 20 minutes to do six, highly effective exercises which strengthen all major muscle groups. Clients continue to build their overall strength and fitness with each weekly 20-minute training session – the fit20 concept is based on the research-backed High Intensity Training (HIT) protocol.

The aim of this approach is to bring the body safely to the point where it adapts and becomes stronger, healthier and fitter.

Slow motion exercise, in combination with climate-controlled studios, means that fit20 clients typically do not perspire and have no need to change or shower. The unique fit20 approach is particularly interesting for senior, busy professionals, seniors and for those who don’t feel at home in traditional gym settings. “It’s a very safe way of exercising, so it benefits people with past injuries.”

The aim of this approach is to bring the body safely to the point where it adapts and becomes stronger, healthier and fitter.

Fit20 has proven itself to be a sustainable and highly effective weekly routine which can be seamlessly incorporated into a busy lifestyle.

“I do understand when people are a bit sceptical about the 20 minutes; it’s very different from what we have been told for a long time. But the concept is not new, and there has been a lot of research done around the health benefits. I always tell people who are interested to come in for a Free Introduction training. Then they can experience for themselves what we do and how it benefits them.”

“Not only can people lose weight, build strength and tone, but as an educational psychologist I can tell you that the benefits to your mental wellness and mood are tremendous – for just 20 minutes a week! Why wouldn’t you?”

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ETHNIC MINORITIES MISSING OUT ON MUCH NEEDED CHRONIC PAIN SERVICES

More than 20 percent of adult New Zealanders experience chronic pain, but a new AUT study shows that those most in need of support are the least likely to receive it.

The AUT study, which collected data across seven district health boards covering almost 60 percent of the country, revealed significant ethnic disparities in access to New Zealand’s chronic pain services.

According to Associate Professor Gwyn Lewis at AUT’s School of Clinical Sciences, the reasons for these disparities are complex, but different cultural approaches towards pain may well influence how ethnic groups access and engage in treatment.

“There are different views of chronic pain across ethnicities. For some people, it’s not acceptable to talk about chronic pain outside the family,” she says.

Māori, Pacific and Asian people are less likely to reveal their pain to others and will potentially ignore or endure it for longer before seeking treatment. Those who did attend a chronic pain clinic had higher levels of pain and a significantly higher need for healthcare compared to Europeans. Despite this, Europeans were overrepresented by nine percent, while people of Pacific and Asian descent were under-represented by 58 percent and 49 percent respectively. Māori were under-represented by seven percent.

The findings suggest that the GP referral service is failing the people who need it most. Access to specialist support can be limited by financial costs, language and communication barriers, appointment availability, rushed consultations, and even an unwelcoming reception.

As GPs in New Zealand are predominantly European, stereotyping and general lack of understanding about different cultural views may also influence whether GPs refer patients for further treatment.

This is why, as Associate Professor Lewis says, it’s important to raise awareness and understanding of chronic pain services not just among Māori, Pacific and Asian communities, but also among the GPs that serve them.

The recommendations include greater diversity across health promotion and clinical staff, longer consultations to help build relationships and trust, and adapting current pain therapy options to be more culturally meaningful.

This study was a collaboration between AUT’s Health & Rehabilitation Research Institute and Counties Manukau District Health Board.

Pro Vice-Chancellor’s Perspective The accompanying story provides a tragic example of the inverse care law. Those who need most get least. It applies to many health conditions and partly explains why ethnic and socioeconomic differences in life expectancy persist. Reducing disparities in health care provision and health status is a government priority. Clearly, in regard to chronic pain, major change is required.

Acute pain alerts us to physical injury, usually passing when the underlying injury is treated or resolves. Chronic pain persists long after the apparent cause has gone or may have no obvious physical cause. It takes on a life of its own.

Of New Zealand’s six leading causes of disability, four are chronic pain conditions – chronic neck and low back pain, migraines and other musculoskeletal disorders. The other two, depression and anxiety, often derive from and exacerbate chronic pain. Substance misuse and dependence, frequently stemming from opioid over-prescription, is also commonplace.

Chronic pain has complex physical, psychological and social dimensions. Poorly managed, it leads to physical and psychological decline and diminished quality of life. Costs to individuals and wider society are estimated to exceed those associated with cardiovascular disease or diabetes.

Best practice guidelines for chronic non-malignant pain stipulate nonpharmacological methods augmented by non-opioid analgesics. For

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anxiety and depression, non-pharmacological treatments also have a major role. In severe cases, antidepressants and other medications can assist.

People with chronic pain, anxiety, depression and addictions typically have contact with GPs. The AUT study focussed on attendance at specialist chronic pain services, which include psychologists, doctors, physiotherapists and other health professionals with pain management expertise. The study found significant ethnic bias in practice attendance. While this requires immediate remedy, most chronic pain sufferers never get access to specialist pain services partly due to gross under-resourcing.

Most sufferers of chronic pain and common mental disorders turn to primary care. On the whole, multidisciplinary, let alone interdisciplinary, practice is poorly developed. In the case of mental health, there is widespread concern about lack of access to affordable psychological therapies and overuse of medication. This may also apply to chronic pain. The current Mental Health & Addiction Inquiry will consider these issues, hopefully leading to more fit-for-purpose primary care services that are patient-centric, multidisciplinary and empowered to directly access diagnostic and other specialist support.

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MASSEY UNIVERSITY NEWS

Merging and mixing in the ancient world - Parallels with the present?

In August, Massey University Classical Studies specialists Dr Anastasia Bakogianni and Dr David Rafferty present the next in the series of public lectures by staff from Massey University at the Auckland campus at Albany. They reveal how ancient practices can be a source of inspiration, as well as offering cautionary examples.

They suggest that democracy and citizenship are ancient ideas, still evolving in our time, and that we can look to the ancient Greeks and Romans when facing the challenges of living together as a democracy. As pioneers in participatory government these civilisations continue to speak to us about one of our world’s most contentious issues: how to accommodate migrants and other outsiders in existing communities.

In the lecture, Anastasia and David share insights on how outsiders were integrated into ancient Greek and Roman societies, and explore parallels and pointers for today’s world.

Athenian native Anastasia focuses her part of the Our Changing World lecture on the city of her birth, where the role and treatment of migrants in a bygone era offer fascinating lessons – especially for residents of migrant magnet, super-diverse Auckland.

During Athens’ Golden Age in the fifth century BCE (Before Common Era), “many people moved to Athens because of its booming economy. It was the centre of an empire based on its naval prowess,” Anastasia says. “You could say that they were economic migrants.”

Athenians welcomed these migrants, “who had something to offer – skills, wealth, connections – a bit like New Zealand’s point system. The Athenians also felt that they had to help those who asked. Sometimes that was entirely out of self-interest –­ they got involved in the wars of others as a means of enlarging their sphere of influence – but it was also a principle enshrined in their ‘history’, or what we would call their mythical past. In Greek tragedy, for example, there are what we could call refugee plays that deal with Athens accepting asylum seekers, even if this means putting Athenian lives on the line. The Athenians prided themselves on giving aid to those who needed help.”

…because most ancient states were democracies, in a broad sense, which eventually collapsed, they help us confront the fragility of our own democracy.

In ancient Rome it was more about turning freed slaves into citizens and soldiers, says her School of Humanities colleague, David Rafferty.

“In the ancient world, a higher population was always a good thing,” he says. “More people, especially those with their own land, meant more soldiers, and more soldiers meant a better chance of winning at war rather than losing.”

But not all ideas from the ancient world are positive. One important term we get from the Greeks is ‘xenophobia’. Its modern meaning is ‘dislike of or prejudice against people from a different country’.

“In Greek, ‘xenos’ means ‘stranger’,” says Anastasia. “In Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey, Odysseus is the famous stranger seeking help from the Phaeacians (a seafaring peoples) in order to finally get home after 20 years fighting at Troy and wandering the Mediterranean. They help him get back to Ithaca, but they are

Massey University Classical Studies specialists Dr David Rafferty and Dr Anastasia Bakogianni.

punished for doing so by the god Poseidon who holds a grudge against the hero for killing his son Polyphemus.”

The scholars, who include material from classical texts – from Sophocles to Cicero, Herodotus to Virgil – in their lecture, believe studying the ancient world offers rich insights into the human condition.

“Ancient writers tend to be quite frank about the problems they face and how they deal with them,” says David. “They’re less bothered by dressing up their self-interested actions in a moral cloak. That makes it much easier for students to discuss the issues themselves. Also, because most ancient states were democracies, in a broad sense, which eventually collapsed, they help us confront the fragility of our own democracy. The ancient world can be both a warning and an inspiration.”

“Many of our ways of looking at and understanding the world today have their roots in classical antiquity,” says Anastasia. “We can use ancient Greece and Rome to interrogate modern ideas and biases. It is sometimes easier to do so using the remote past than by getting embroiled in the bitter divisions of the present.”

“The classics,” she adds, “are fun and evergreen. People are still talking about the ancient Greeks two millennia plus after. This ongoing conversation and the fact that they are now a global phenomenon is another good reason to engage with them, for the sake of intellectual curiosity, if nothing else.”

Whose community? What can the Ancients teach us about merging and mixing?

Dr Anastasia Bakogianni and Dr David Rafferty, Thursday 30 August, 6.30pm, Sir Neil Waters Lecture Theatre Building, Massey University Auckland campus in Albany.

Anastasia Bakogianni is a Hellenist who specialises in ancient Greek drama. She arrived at Massey in 2016 and is currently working on her second book about the Greek tragic heroine Antigone. She is originally from Athens, but is now a metic (foreigner living in an ancient Greek city who had some privileges of citizenship) in 21st century New Zealand.

David Rafferty is a Roman historian who has taught at Massey since 2017. His first book, on Roman political institutions, will be published at the end of the year.

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EDUCATION: RANGITOTO COLLEGE

Cultural Evenings

With students from over 60 countries around the world, Rangitoto College is a truly multicultural school. Two highlights of the cultural calendar are Chinese Night and Korean Night. These student-run performances are an opportunity for students to connect with each other and share their cultures with the wider school community.

Korean Night Early in Term 2, hundreds of students, staff and family members poured into the auditorium to experience one of the best cultural nights at Rangitoto College, Korean Night. This crazy, colourful, evening saw more than 80 students take the stage in a celebration of both traditional and modern Korean culture. Highlights included K-Pop renditions with slick dance moves, traditional dances and the synchronised nanta drum performance which really hyped up the crowd!

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Chinese Night Following hot on the heels of Korean Night was the highly anticipated Chinese Night. The stage was awash with students from all year levels who performed everything from the traditional Chinese fan dance to hip-hop. Aside from the performances, highlights of the evening were the opportunities for the crowd to get involved in balloon games and karaoke. The evening was a testament to the students’ dedication and talent, having practised for months beforehand choreographing dance moves, learning new music and perfecting songs.

Spanish Debating Spanish language students from across New Zealand convened to debate a wide range of contentious topics at the 2018 STANZA National Debating Competition, held at Rangitoto College in Term 2. Students presented cases in Spanish on topical issues, ranging from whether Auckland should build more motorways to the power of schools to search students’ bags.

Rangitoto College’s Edie Brennan, a talented Spanish language student, took out the award for Best Speaker. Edie presented a four-minute speech in which she skilfully advocated for limited government control over citizens' communications. Edie believes learning a second language is a valuable opportunity and vital for all students. “Learning both Spanish and Japanese has challenged me and given me a new perspective about the world and my native language.” Edie’s Spanish teacher, Rosa Guevara, says: “We have a lot to thank Edie for. Her enthusiasm and passion for languages has ​​brought us victory in two occasions; in 2017 as a member of the winning team in the National Spanish Debate Competition, and in 2018 as Best Spanish Speaker. We wish her every success in her future endeavours.” Edie heads to Kent University later this year to study Film. She will also study both Spanish and Japanese as part of her Arts Degree and hopes to immerse herself in language learning by studying abroad in the next few years.

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Information Evening for prospective Year 12 students in 2019

Enrolment Applications for 2019 In Zone enrolment forms can be downloaded online or can be collected from the College reception.

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EDUCATION: KRISTIN SCHOOL

Apple Distinguished School

Kristin Junior School has been selected as an Apple Distinguished School for 2018-2020 being recognised as a centre of innovation, leadership, and educational excellence that uses Apple products to inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.

The receipt of this award highlights Kristin’s success as an innovative and compelling learning environment that engages students and provides tangible evidence of academic accomplishment. It will also enable Kristin to work more closely with other schools and educational institutions to further develop the programmes we offer our students.

Kristin Music Showcase Bravissimo! Wednesday 4th July 2018 was a spectacular evening filled with music and incredible talent. Seven choirs and five instrumental groups entertained a full house audience in the Kristin School Auditorium, and as always it was a privilege to witness the growth of Kristin musicians from Year 1 to Year 13. Congratulations to all the amazing performers and we look forward to hearing how three of our choirs place in the New Zealand Choral Federation’s ‘The Kids Sing’ and ‘The Big Sing’ national competitions in August.

Forensics @ Kristin Kristin ran another successful seven-day Forensic Camp experience during the first week of the July school holidays, hosting gifted Year 7 – 10 students (‘detectives’) from all over Auckland. Participants were challenged with complicated cases and pieces of evidence putting their problem solving, research, logic and creative skills to the test.

The detectives were given a case in small groups at the start of the week and pieces of evidence were given day by day. Throughout the week, there were guest speakers from the police force and the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (New Zealand’s Crown Research Institute) giving the students an opportunity to meet with specialists from the field who showed them the real-life application of what they were learning and the realities of forensic investigation. The camp agenda concluded with the detectives presenting their trial court cases in front of invited parents with real lawyers judging.

Kristin's Robocup Success Kristin is having yet another successful year competing in the New Zealand Robocup Junior Competition. Year 9 students Henry Chen and Bob Wei competed in the Auckland regional championships on 30th June defeating the St Kentigern College team 76 to 40 in the final round of the ‘Premier Rescue’ division.

In September, Henry and Bob will now go on to defend their 2017 national title in Dunedin. This success also follows the

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boys’ winning performance at the National FIRST Lego League Competition in 2017 which resulted in them representing NZ at The FIRST Lego League World Championships in Houston Texas earlier this year. The boys also have their eyes on the NX VEX Robotics High School Competition and have started designing a robot to compete and qualify for the NZ nationals and World Championships early next year.

Kristin’s Year 9 Gladiators Day On Wednesday 20th June, Kristin Year 9 students arrived at school bubbly and excited, armed with strong, self-created swords and shields, and costumes that would transform them into people from ages past. Whether they were to be Ancient Romans or Celts, the students were set for an exciting day ahead. Exhilarated babble filled classrooms throughout the morning as students speculated about the day’s happenings, and the time finally arrived for the eager students to transform into people from the past and prepare for some epic re-enacted battles!

No longer Year 9 students, but powerful warriors from the past going into battle, the keen group made their way into the Junior School, where they marched in a parade. Younger students rushed outside to get a good look as these intrepid-looking warriors invaded their school, ready for battle.

Leaving delighted younger students in their wake, the warriors made their way into their battling arena – the Roy Munn Gym. Here, the battlers re-enacted exciting battles from the past. They learnt different battle techniques from the amazing instructors who came

in to help, and the battle processes real warriors used to go through. Worn out from battle, the warriors made peace with each other, and then went on to enjoy a scrumptious Ancient Day lunch – pita bread!

This exciting and eventful day really tied into our Year 9 curriculum for Humanities last term as we’ve been learning about Ancient Civilisations. The day’s events really got us thinking more about the ways of life from these times. I think every Kristin Year 9 student will remember this incredible day forever!

By Sarah-Anne Meares, Year 9

Kristin Community Welcomes Back…

Jess Quinn

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Kristin Alumni Jess Quinn (2010) and her dance partner Johnny visited Kristin on Friday 29th June in the lead up to their Grand Final performance Jess Quinn on 'Dancing with the Stars'.

Jess is a shining example of a confident and resilient young woman who embraces life and the opportunities life presents each and every day, and she is a fantastic role-model for our students.

Jess lost her leg to cancer as a child and now dedicates her time to helping others realise their worth, promoting positive self-image and resilience with a massive social media following. Jess and Johnny spoke to our students and answered their questions before signing autographs and posing for photos.

On Friday 6th July, Sam Bartholomew, Head of Hockey, and the Kristin hockey community welcomed our very own Black Stick (and Kristin Sports Faculty staff Shiloh Gloyn member) Shiloh Gloyn back to school for a celebration of her achievements, including a Gold Medal at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games earlier this year. It was a celebration of all things hockey for students young and old as we wished Shiloh the best of luck in her next competitions including the Vitality Women’s Hockey World Cup in London.

Highly rated as a competitive hockey school, Kristin has 13 hockey teams across the Junior, Middle and Senior schools involving 160 players.

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EDUCATION: WESTLAKE BOYS

Choralation and Voicemale after performing mass in the Vatican.

Westlake Choirs Sing in the Vatican ‘You’re singing where?’ That was everyone’s reaction when they first heard that Voicemale and Choralation choirs were going to sing mass in the Vatican! This extraordinary opportunity was just one of the highlights of the choirs’ recent tour around the ancient cities of northern Italy. After months of rehearsals perfecting a demanding repertoire, 81 students and eight members of staff headed to Rome on July 5th for their two and a half week tour, during which time the temperature rarely dropped below 30°C. Their first concert was in the stunning setting of St. Agnese church in Rome’s Piazza Navona, where their voices soared around the marble arches and domed ceilings, bringing broad grins to their faces as they heard the amazing acoustics for themselves. This was just a taster of what was to come. The next day they had the honour of performing a mass composed by our local New Zealand composer, David Hamilton, in St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, an experience they will treasure their whole lives. They also managed to fit in tours around the Vatican museum, the Colosseum and Palatine Hill, the Pantheon and, of course, the Trevi Fountain.

From Rome they travelled to Florence to take part in the Leonardo da Vinci Choral Festival. It was interesting for the choirs and their directors to take part in an Italian festival, which was run quite differently to New Zealand’s Big Sing! They enjoyed meeting choirs from many other countries, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Bulgaria, Canada, Macedonia and the USA, and each choir competed in two different categories. Choralation won the Sacred music category and Voicemale won the Folk/Other Styles music category and then went on to perform in the final competition concert, at which they were announed as overall winners of the festival’s Grand Prix. Their prize included a stunning etching of a famous Italian battle, a large framed piece that then had to be carefully transported around Italy for the remainder of the tour!

Voicemale also won the prize for best choreography and their Director, David Enjoying the wonky architecture in Pisa!

Squire, won the prize for Best Director.

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Voicemale – winners of the Grand Prix at the Leonardo da Vinci Festival.

Between concerts and rehearsals the students loved spending time soaking up the culture and history of Florence, marvelling at the art, the history and the stunning architecture and enjoying numerous gelati – an essential feature of the trip in the tremendous heat – not forgetting some marathon shopping!

With the pressure of the competition over, the tour continued to Siena and Pisa, where they performed two more concerts and enjoyed the sights, including Siena’s fabulous cathedral and, of course, Pisa’s leaning tower.

Next stop was Cremona, famous as the birthplace of stringed instrument making. The students were excited to visit the Antonio Stradivari Museum and the workshop of a local luthier, Robert Gasser, who demonstrated how he makes a violin. This was a very special treat for the string players among the group. An open-air concert at the International music school in Casalmaggiore capped of this leg of the tour; performing to a packed audience both choirs stepped up their musicianship to a whole new level and left the audience calling for several encores.

There was a brief stop in Verona to see Juliet’s balcony and the famous opera arena, (and a little more shopping!), before heading to Padua and Venice. The choirs performed their final concert in Vivaldi’s church, just around the corner from St Mark’s Square in Venice; treating the audience to perhaps the finest Westlake Choral singing ever heard. Throughout the tour they improved at each concert and it really did seem as though they had left the best until last, their voices sounding truly beautiful in such an auspicious venue.

The students are enormously grateful to the staff who gave up their holidays to direct, support, herd, nurse, cajole, and count them (again and again!) and bring them all home safely. Thanks also to tour organisers Tour Time for creating a truly memorable experience for all involved.

Siwon and Simon developing their design.

Simon Lai and Siwon Yun’s Winning Design at Stellar.

Stellar Opportunity for Westlake Students Several weeks ago Westlaker Mark Kelly, Marketing Manager at Smales Farm, spoke at a school assembly with a challenge for the students to design a light sculpture to be displayed at ‘Stellar’, a spectacular light exhibition and celebration of Matariki during the July school holidays. The response from the boys was huge.

They worked in groups and pairs at a series of workshops to develop their ideas and almost 20 proposals were submitted for the Stellar panel to judge. The winning design was created by Simon Lai and Siwon Yun in Year 12, who then worked with light

artist, Angus Muir, to bring their design to life in one of the Smales Farm water features.

Simon and Siwon said about their design, named ‘Floating Columns’, “We aimed for a design that included water. We thought that it would emphasise the idea of reflection, especially in the dark. We thought that the use of water would be quite striking – it makes the space seem a lot larger than it actually is. We wanted a light source projected onto and reflected off the surface of the water.”

KartSport NZ Schools Champions 2018 Westlake Boys achieves success in a very wide variety of sports.

Our most recent national title came during the school holidays, when four Westlake Boys students took the KartSport NZ National Schools’ Championship title for the first time. All four boys drove really well in challenging races with random starting positions and five races each. Not only did they have to drive at their best but also had to ensure that their karts were correctly set up to qualify. Congratulations to brothers Ashton and Dylan Grant, Ryan Crombie and Josh Richmond. Ryan is also the current North Island champion in the Junior Rotax class.

The Science of Happiness Dr Tony Fernando was a big hit at this year’s Mother Son breakfast. Don’t miss the chance to hear him again on August 22nd.

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Westlake hits all the right notes Year 13 students Cecile McNeill and Hannah Schulte have been selected as members of the National Youth Orchestra for 2018.

The youth orchestra is a subsidiary of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and it is difficult to gain a place, as the top age limit is 25 years. Cecile and Hannah travelled to Wellington recently to rehearse and perform a public concert in the Michael Fowler Centre and then again at the Auckland Town Hall. “This is my first time as a member of this prestigious ensemble and I’m looking forward to meeting and working with other musicians on this difficult repertoire of Stravinsky,” says Hannah.

NZ Chamber Music Competition

Cecile has had other success recently with her chamber group “Orbit” selected for the semi-finals of the New Zealand Chamber Music Competition. The highly competitive national event will be held in Christchurch during early August. This marks the third year that Cecile has reached the semi-finals. “It is always such an amazing experience to take part in the Chamber contest because it is a great opportunity to improve as a solo musician but still collaborate with other players in an ensemble,” she says.

Another student, Rachel Ahn, was selected as part of her group “Sputnik” and will also perform in the semi-finals.

Wallace National Junior Piano Competition

Year 9 student Audrey Guo was one of only 16 pre-tertiary musicians nationwide to be selected for the Wallace National Junior Piano Competition. Audrey performed a 20-minute recital programme at the July school holiday event, with at least three musical periods included. She was then one of seven competitors selected by the adjudicators to compete in the Final Round on 14 July.

Cecile McNeill (left) and Hannah Schulte.

Big Sing National Finale

Cantare choir is one of the top 24 choirs in New Zealand selected for the Big Sing National Finale. The choir will travel to Wellington to compete during 30 August – 1 September.

Other awards at the Auckland Regionals of the Big Sing were: • Distinction – (seven awarded out of 72 choirs) Choralation and Cantare • Highly Commended – Cigno Voce (senior choir) • Commended – Nota Bella (junior choir) • Participation – Kotahi Voices (all comers choir) The Big Sing proudly promotes New Zealand music by running a composition contest alongside the Festival for high school students to write a piece for girls, boys or mixed choir. The winning piece is then performed by a top choir at The Big Sing Finale.

This year, Westlake Girls entered pieces by Year 12 student Xiaole Zhan (awarded 2nd place) and Year 13 student Amy Lambert (awarded 3rd place).

Carbon Cleanse Week proves the bees knees Westlake Girls High School was a hive of activity recently for Carbon Cleanse Week.

There were a range of events each day organised by the Environment Prefects, all well attended by students. The beeswax wraps workshop was particularly successful with the room at capacity. WGHS promotes alternatives to single-use plastic, so the workshop provided valuable knowledge sharing.

“As a Prefect who aspires for as many students as possible to become environmentally aware and actively reduce their carbon footprint, it was important to me that every student who was keen could learn how to make their own wraps, and then pass that knowledge onto their families so that as a school we can reduce as much plastic use as possible,” says Environment Prefect Katelyn Nayler.

“After explaining the instructions, the students had the opportunity to make their very own beeswax wrap by cutting out a piece of fabric, sprinkling beeswax all over it, and ironing the fabric with baking paper placed on top. The fabric then took about five minutes to dry before the students were able to roll and tie them up with string to take home.”

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Also during the week, there was a guest speaker from Sustainable Coastlines and a carbon cleanse quiz.

At Onewa House assembly, Year 13 student Mandy McClenaghan talked through how to make pouches out of single-use plastic bags. The process involved layering and ironing plastic bags together. Impressively, this is how Mandy made her jacket (pictured).

"I made this last year as a fabric project," she says. "The theme was based on creating a sustainable garment so I used old plastic bags that were ironed together to create a more durable material to sew with. It took seven weeks to make, including testing, trialing and construction."

The jacket is now on display in the Fabric Technology room.

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Sophie Egnot-Johnson seated behind her rowing partner Andrea Fick (also Year 13 at Westlake Girls High School).

Talented teens represent New Zealand Two of our talented athletes have recently achieved outstanding success in their chosen codes.

Year 13 rower Sophie Egnot-Johnson was recently awarded Auckland Junior Rower of the Year for the second year in a row.

The announcement was made at the Auckland Rowing Association Awards in late June. Sophie has been rowing for four years, and has been selected for the 2018 New Zealand Junior Rowing Team to attend the 2018 Junior World Championships in the Czech Republic from 8-12 August.

Sophie has been rowing for four years, and has been selected for the 2018 New Zealand Junior Rowing Team to attend the 2018 Junior World Championships in the Czech Republic from 8-12 August.

Sophie has had several school rowing successes over the past four years, with the highlights from the 2018 season being a Gold in the Under-18 Double Sculls at the NISS Championships, and a

Silver in the same event at the Maadi Cup event in April. Sophie was also the best of the North Island competitors, finishing fourth in the Under-18 Single Sculls at Maadi Cup and was the gold medalist in the Single Sculls at the College Sport Head of Harbour regatta.

Talented Aneka Mittendorf Westlake Girls Year 12 student Aneka Mittendorff has been named in the New Zealand Football Under-20 Provisional World Cup squad selection. In October 2017, New Zealand became the first nation to qualify for the 2018 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup. New Zealand won the Oceania Football Confederation Under-19 Women’s Championship for a sixth time to earn their place in France in August, 2018.

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EDUCATION: ROSMINI COLLEGE

James Caitlin Rosmini College Food Drive 2018.

De Paul House Food Drive Rosmini College spent most of Term 2 running a Food Drive for De Paul House. The Food Drive was organised by Rosmini College’s Young Vinnies, the Catholic Character Group and the Student Council. The final tally of items came to 3,626 items of food and 301 items of clothing.

Water Polo Selection

Rosmini College Year 13 Prefect James Catlin, 17, of Whangaparaoa has been selected for the New Zealand team that will represent the country at the Water Polo World Youth Championships in Hungary. This tournament will be played in early August with extensive training beforehand in Montenegro.

Writing Mentorship Selection

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Accordion Success In early June, Rosmini College Year 11 student Ben Drury, 15, of Mairangi Bay competed in the South Pacific International and New Zealand National Accordion Championships winning all three classes that he entered. Ben also won the Under 15 South Pacific Accordion Solo Championship Cup.

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Rosmini College Year 11 student Anthony Pita, 15, of Devonport was selected in May for the NZSA (New Zealand Society of Authors) Youth Mentoring Programme.

Anthony sent in some examples of creative writing pieces that he has been working on at home, to be judged by NZSA. He was one of only four young people selected from across the country.

Anthony has been matched up with a mentor who will work with him over the next Anthony Pita year to develop his writing skills further. This is especially exciting for Anthony as he has always had a passion for creative writing and would like to pursue a career in this field.

EDUCATION: PINEHURST SCHOOL

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‘Authentic Leadership – don’t be an imitation, be yourself.’ This was the theme of Pinehurst School’s first Leadership Symposium.

All Year 8 and Year 9 students were joined by students from several other schools to listen to and participate in inspiring leadership experiences. The speakers, including Sir Ray Avery, came from a broad range of backgrounds. The programme allowed the students to learn more about themselves, and help them map a pathway for their own leadership journey.

“We have a vision here at Pinehurst for our students to be authentic leaders. They are encouraged to be themselves, to be proud of who they are and to aspire to pursue a purpose that matters to them," said Joe Johansen, Assistant Principal of Junior College.

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EDUCATION: TAKAPUNA GRAMMAR

At the cutting edge with Google share ideas and resources with the broader I​n 2017, Steve Smith of the Social Sciences community.

Department was invited to join a Google Steve gained his Google Certified Educators' group, or Google Earth Educator Award at Level 1 and 2, and Education experts, as it has since been went on to complete the Google Trainer renamed.

Certification programme.

This is a global network of teachers and The Asia Pacific group met last year at educational technologists who help their the Google offices in Sydney, followed by organisations, each other and educators a wider global group meeting at Google's everywhere, push the boundaries of what’s Main Silicon Valley campus in Mountain possible in the classroom. Each member View, California, to work on developing excels at sharing the potential of learning Steve Smith outside Google HQ. resources to support learners across the technologies, through powerful pedagogy globe, as well as gain insights into the latest digital tools available and practice. Members of the Advisory Board are given advanced access to new Google features, a unique digital badge, and support to our learners from Google. He is currently in San Francisco for a further global workshop. from the Google team, as they conduct trainings, workshops, and

Reviving our winter spirits Late last term, dancers filled the stage at the Bruce Mason Theatre for a spectacular showcase of talent, The Revival. Enthusiasm and energy radiated, as a packed audience watched the 170 students perform. Senior student, Abi McDonald, reflected: “Nothing gives me more joy and sense of worth than Photo by Finlay Cryns. being on a stage. Dance is a therapeutic art form that can benefit anyone, and dance evening was a perfect opportunity to give every student the chance to perform. With 40 acts, this year’s dance evening was the biggest and best yet.”

The two dance companies, Cactus and Tempus, as well as ten other co-curricular dance and dance curriculum classes took part, ranging in age from the newly formed Year 9 dance extension, to senior dance and musical theatre classes. Ella Mishan, a member of Cactus, says: “Dance evening was so much fun. Being able to do what I love on stage in front of lots of people with all my friends is

an experience I am so thankful to have been a part of.”

The 12 different dance groups brought heaps of variety, showcasing ballet, tap, hip hop, jazz and contemporary.

Cactus, the school's top dance company, performed multiple dances and had guest choreographers to teach them different styles.

Mrs Cryns, Head of Dance, was proud to watch her students perform such a brilliant show, and happy it gave everyone the chance to enjoy the world of dance. “Any student who wanted to perform was able to, thanks to the supportive and caring environment created by our student leaders.”

Mrs Cryns also has big plans for next year. “Our senior dance students have been great role models and already we have junior students lining up to step into the leadership roles in co-curricular groups.”

Written by Jessica Hamlin (Year 12)

Term break spent learning in the sun A group of 24 PE and Health students were lucky enough to visit the island nation of Vanuatu during the term break. This trip supported the teaching and learning for two Level 3 PE and Health Achievement Standards. The students also gained an in depth understanding of some of the local health issues affecting Vanuatu with a specific investigation into local village life.

Just a three-hour flight took them to the warm and beautiful shores of Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu. Time here was spent swimming, playing beach volleyball, shopping in the local markets, and learning to scuba. They also had the opportunity to visit the country's main hospital, to donate gifts to the children's' ward, which was a very confronting and eye opening experience indeed.

The move in accommodation to the magical Hideaway Island provided some of the best experiences of the whole trip. The best day for many was the Ekasup cultural village, learning about the history and culture of the nation, which dates back hundreds of years. That same afternoon, time was spent at the Mele Primary school, playing all kinds of sports, and receiving a personal tour of the school by the kids. The chance to just hang out and bring so much laughter and happiness to the kids was such a unique experience for all of the students. The fun times were also

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accompanied by some hard work for a charity called Youth on a Mission: two afternoons digging holes, painting, concreting, and constructing water pumps, helping out to provide some better infrastructure for the people living in villages in the area.

To top off the amazing trip, the last two days were spent relaxing and spending time together as a group; visiting the Cascade Falls, swimming in the Blue Lagoon, crab hunting and snorkelling, ending with a cruise around the beautiful Havannah Harbour, visiting a turtle sanctuary, and seeing manta rays.

Words from the trip blog by Head Boy Will Clarke.

CHANNEL YOUTH FEATURE

Man on a music mission Music is extremely powerful in the way it can enhance emotions, carry messages, motivate people, and become an expressive outlet for those who learn how to use it.

There are so many young musicians who have the power to create beautiful music and share all of these benefits, but sometimes it can be difficult to find a platform on which to start performing. This is especially hard for younger performers who have limited experience or tools within reach to find a space that allows them to share their art.

Matthew Goldsworthy is an 18 year-old artistic innovator from the Shore, who aims to share his own love for music through encouraging younger members of the community to get up and play something in front of an audience. Matthew, who lives in Beach Haven, organises, promotes, manages and executes events for youth to express themselves through their art, and connect with an audience.

It all started in high school, when Matthew became a prefect and decided to make a change for some of the musically inclined students. He had the brilliant idea of starting an Arts Council and bringing on board like-minded students who shared his passion.

Through this, he discovered that there were many other young people who felt as excited about the arts as he did. He'd sparked something that allowed him to continue his journey in giving these students a voice, a stage, and a canvas for their creativity.

The 2018 Arts Showcase at Northcote College was one of the first events that the newly-founded Arts Council put on, giving anyone who wanted to, an opportunity to shine and share their talents. From there, Matthew continued putting his time into creating more of these opportunities, and worked hard to produce 'The Thing About Music', where a bunch of young local musicians came together to play their music to a local audience.

Eventually managing to get around 240 people through the door at The Thing About Music, he saw the community reflect the passion and commitment to the arts that the crew and musicians had. This was extremely encouraging to him. The highlight of this event was when Dave Baxter (Avalanche City) called him a few weeks out from the gig and said he was interested in performing.

All of the performers were able to experience performing the single ‘Love, Love, Love’ alongside the musician, which Matthew says, “made me realise just how supportive and tight-knit the New Zealand music industry is”.

From these local events, Matthew has been able to develop many other chances for young people to continue expressing themselves through a fluid channel such as the arts. His most recent event was Rock Dirty at Seven Thirty - a showcase of three young alternative rock bands from across Auckland. This event was extremely successful as expectations of the audience turnout were exceeded, with 75 people coming to enjoy the show.

The moments where the support is shown so strongly by the rest of the community is what makes these events so worthwhile, and continues to enhance the spirit of both the performers and organisers involved.

Matthew has encountered some difficulties throughout his event work, but said he tries to take everything in as lessons, rather than viewing his efforts as failures. He says: “Probably the single most important thing about events is to make the event a great experience for all parties, no matter what personal feelings may be involved. I realised that even though financially an event may not have delivered, if the music really meant something to and connected with the people

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that were there, that means success for me.”

Driven by his vision to spread his passion, Matthew has founded an artistic organisation called Youth Arts New Zealand.

His aim is to base his work on the belief that: “Every young person deserves exposure to the arts, regardless of gender, socio-economic background, religion, and other factors that may limit an individual’s potential to create and immerse themselves in the arts.”

YANZ is all about promoting leadership and creative stimulation within youth communities all across New Zealand, and allowing opportunities that encourage creative thinking and practices.

Currently, the artistic organisation is putting on a fortnightly arts open-mic night at Movespace on Dominion Road, which is an open space for anyone who wants to take the stage. Matthew will also be continuing the regular youth events around Auckland, and along with the support of legendary rock and roll photographers and influencers Robert M Knight and Maryanne Bilham, has the recently-opened Anthology Lounge on K Road lined up to house some of these.

The core value of YANZ is the experience that the performers, organisers, and audience are able to gain from the portrayal of such influential young artists representing themselves, and flourishing from doing so. The collaborative nature of YANZ brings people together through the power that the arts can hold.

There are countless opportunities that YANZ brings to anyone that is interested in becoming more in touch with their creative side, and although the organization is mainly youth focused, there is room for anyone to get involved.

Matthew is available to answer any enquiries on: matthew@youtharts.co.nz Jessy Thurston

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MY LIFE STORY BOOK

The My Life Story Book system has been developed by founder Aidan Bennett with the assistance of the Benefitz design and web development team…

In July, local North Shore company Benefitz – publisher of this fine magazine – is launching an innovative new publishing concept that enables anyone to tell their life story and have it published, both online and in print. This is called My Life Story Book.

Benefitz is New Zealand’s most diverse developer and manufacturer of items that assist people and entities to communicate. The business spans design, web development, printing, display and exhibition, signage and many things in between. They actually manufacture 95% of what they sell to customers.

The My Life Story Book system has been developed by founder Aidan Bennett with the assistance of the Benefitz design and web development team. Benefitz not only control the web and online versions, but their capability extends to producing printed copies of the books – both hard cover and soft cover. So every part of the process is done by Benefitz, right here on the North Shore.

Aidan Bennett provides details of the My Life Story Book system on the facing page.

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Introducing…

My Life Story Book Life stories online and in print!

Welcome to mylifestorybook.co.nz – this is a system that simplifies the process for those wishing to tell and record their life stories. It enables the easy and cost-effective production of an actual book and it will preserve the story online for generations to come.

I have developed this system as a result of my own journey that proved to be very rewarding.

The admiration of my own parents led me to suggest to my mum Lillian – after my father Noel had passed away – that (with my help) she should share her life story. Mum was keen, and the journey for both of us has been neat. My late father took photos and was good at recording and documenting things. Mum was involved as well, but dad was certainly the leader when it came to documenting the past. In putting her book together (the pilot for this system), mum really enjoyed delving into those old albums and files and also the records of her late parents. Along the way I have discovered things about my mum and dad and their families. It has been truly fascinating.

The journey has led me to believe that all people in their later years should record their life stories to preserve the past for the generations ahead. So the concept of a simple life story publishing system was born. It certainly helped that I owned a company capable of book printing, design and web development!

The 'My Life Story Book' System includes: • Book created easily using online system, loading content online.

• Hard copy books can be produced easily and economically from that content.

• Life story of the person is online forever.

• The Life Stories are fully searchable online.

• Online version of the book.

The ‘My Life Story Book’ concept is that the life stories of those using the system will be recorded online for future generations to learn about their great grandparents, great great grandparents etc. whenever they want to. It

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will all be searchable online. This system also ensures that actual hard-copy printed books can be produced very economically at the time of publishing, so living relatives and friends can have an actual tangible copy.

Affordability is a key ingredient of the whole system.

While the end result – the actual story – will be very special to families, the process of getting there should not be underestimated either. Working together with my mum on the content for her book has been a special time. And I know mum has appreciated the help. If you are the son, daughter, grandchild or great grandchild of a senior person, then I can highly recommend helping and encouraging that person to tell their story. That might mean recording their story. It might mean typing up their story on computer. It might mean proof-reading/editing their story along the way and giving them advice on what should be included. It may mean helping them to go over their photo albums and choosing and scanning the photos.

I assure you, you’ll love using our ‘My Life Story Book’ system and the satisfaction it brings at the end of your family journey.

Aidan Bennett - QSM Founder & Managing Director Benefitz GET STARTED or FIND OUT MORE Visit: www.mylifestorybook.co.nz

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NORTH HARBOUR CLUB: NEWS

New North Harbour Club President Phil Brosnan (right), pictured with three former Presidents, from left: Matthew Bellingham (2012-2015), Aidan Bennett (2015-2018) and Peter Wall (2005-2012).

North Harbour Club celebrates a great year and new leadership The North Harbour Club and Charitable Trust held its 23rd Annual General Meeting at the Milford Cruising Cub on Wednesday July 25th. The meeting signalled change in the leadership of the organisation with Aidan Bennett standing down as President after three years in the role. This change was due to a healthy rotation policy the club has adopted.

The AGM was attended by around 60-70 members of the charitable organisation that promotes excellence achieved by young people in the region – through the annual AIMES Awards, and also administers the North Harbour Business Hall of Fame, celebrating business excellence.

Long-time trustee and Vice President Phil Brosnan was elected President of the North Harbour Club, succeeding Aidan Bennett, and becoming the fifth President since the organisation was formed in 1995. Previous Presidents of the club have been the founder, the late Ross Finlayson, Peter Wall and Matthew Bellingham.

Phil Brosnan is the founder and Managing Director of Brosnan Construction, based in Albany.

Tammy McLeod, director of Davenports Harbour Lawyers in Albany was elected Vice President of the club. New trustees elected to the board were well-known entertainer Shane Cortese (now auctioneer and real estate specialist with Sotheby’s) and Daryl Devereux, co-owner of Bayleys North Shore Commercial Real Estate. These new trustees replaced those standing down – Hugh Stedman, Mark Jago and Andrea Davies.

Outgoing president Aidan Bennett reported a successful year for the North Harbour Club in 2017/2018. Key aspects he highlighted were over $200,000 worth of grants once again being made to young people through the annual AIMES Awards programme and consistently strong numbers turning out for club events – lunches, dinners and after-5 networking functions. Also highlighted was the strong support that continues to come from the valued sponsors of the club. These sponsors are listed on the facing page.

"I am thrilled to be handing the reigns over to Phil tonight,” said Aidan Bennett in his summary. "He has been a wonderful trustee since he came on board around a decade ago and has really supported me as the Vice President these past three years. He has been always willing to challenge, not always agreeing, but always supporting and we worked well together. The success of the club is testament to that. I have no doubt this success will continue under Phil’s watch. He is a winner."

I am thrilled to be handing the reigns over to Phil tonight… I have no doubt this success will continue under Phil’s watch. He is a winner.

Aidan also acknowledged the key people who started this club a long time ago and have guided it along. The late Ross Finlayson and his wife Joan, former presidents Peter Wall and Matthew Bellingham, and other key people who were there at the beginning Bob Jago, Prof Ian Watson and co-founder John Bishop.

He reserved a special mention for life member Gary Monk for the ongoing contribution he makes to the North Harbour Club.

Applications for the annual North Harbour Club’s annual AIMES Awards were due to close in early August for 2018. These awards will then be presented to the winners at functions held in late October.

For more information about the North Harbour Club, visit: www.northharbourclub.co.nz

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THE HEALTHY CHANNEL: WITH JOHN APPLETON

I have been writing articles on topics related to our health for a number of years and in Channel I keep you up to date on ways in which we might improve our health by becoming more aware of the many options that are available to us.

The appendix

John Appleton

- an important part of our anatomy?

As I see it - by John Appleton Many of us have had appendicitis, which resulted in the removal of the appendix in an operation known as an appendectomy. I didn’t have appendicitis but had my own appendix removed during another abdominal surgical procedure. I was told later that the appendix doesn’t perform any useful function and that I was better off without it.

The appendix is a closed-ended pouch like narrow tube that attaches to the cecum (the first part of the colon where the small intestine joins the large intestine) like a worm. The anatomical name for the appendix, vermiform appendix, means worm-like appendage. Being approximately 5–10 cm long and 0.5–1 cm wide it’s not a large part of our anatomy.

The human appendix has long mystified doctors who have wondered about the necessity of this tiny organ. In fact, the function of the human appendix has been a matter for debate for many years, with health care professionals believing it had no good reason to be there. A doctor may have decided to remove your appendix without your permission because of this long held belief. In my case I did not have appendicitis and thus there wasn’t a real reason to remove it.

Of course, if your appendix becomes inflamed and infected it can be life threatening and then it does become necessary to have it removed. I don’t have New Zealand statistics, but according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the U.S., 300 to 400 Americans die of, and about 321,000 are hospitalised for, appendicitis attacks each year.

…if your appendix becomes inflamed and infected it can be life threatening and then it does become necessary to have it removed.

The appendix is present in many primates, and in our distant past may have been an aid in the digestion of cellulose when we had a more plant-based diet. Charles Darwin was a proponent of this theory.

This worm-like organ is often considered to be a vestige of evolutionary development despite evidence to the contrary. It has thus been regarded as a vestigial organ (a nonfunctional characteristic that has been fully functional at some point in time).

Humans have a number of so-called vestigial organs such as male nipples, wisdom teeth, tailbones (coccyx) and ear muscles.

Recently though, surgeons and immunologists at 'Duke University Medical School' have said that the appendix, does indeed, serve an important function inside the human body after all.

They say that the appendix appears to help produce and protect the ‘good’ bacteria in the intestines by acting like a ‘good’ bacteria factory that cultivates and preserves them, thus maintaining a vital balance with harmful bacteria. When the gut is affected by a bout of diarrhoea or other illness, researcher William Parker, PhD says: “Once the bowel contents have left the body, the ‘good’ bacteria hidden away in the appendix can emerge and repopulate the lining of the intestine before more harmful bacteria can take up residence”.

I was really disappointed to read that the researchers in this study concluded that, “the appendix is really an unnecessary organ in today's modern world”. They say that in a modern society, less of these ‘good’ bacteria are needed due to better hygiene practices. They theorise that repopulating the gut with ‘good’ bacteria is not that hard to do. I think they have got it totally wrong. In western society today with a diet focused on processed foods laden with sugar and antibiotics that have been handed out like lollies, it has become ever more difficult to repopulate the gut with ‘good’ bacteria.

If we don’t have an appendix it’s an even greater challenge and we may struggle to retain the balance of ‘good’ bacteria in our gut. This is another important reason for taking a comprehensive probiotic supplement every day. Research in the future should be looking into ways that we can prevent appendicitis and thus retain what is clearly a very important human organ. More fibre in the diet would be a very good start.

John Appleton 09 489 9362 john@johnappleton.co.nz www.johnappleton.co.nz

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YES DISABILITY SUPPORT CENTRE: NEWS

No Home and No Choice Branching out of the family home and into your own place can be extremely exciting.

While it invokes a feeling of freedom and sense of new found independence, it is also one of the most stressful things we can do in life. So, what happens when you’re unable to find a home in which you can actually get into the front door? Maybe you Sonia Thursby can get in the front door but are struck by obstacle after obstacle as you cannot access the bathroom, kitchen and maybe even the bedroom. This is something a lot of people with disabilities face when finding a home.

Whether it be private or social housing, many places do not have adequate access for people with physical disabilities.

Considering there is a housing crisis in general, this can be a daunting experience for not just the individual, but their families also.

… some people are limited to being in one room in their house for majority of the day because their family had no choice but to opt for something that did not meet their needs.

In addition to people not being able to find accessible homes, many people who acquire their disability through accident or injury cannot go back to their original homes. In some instances, these people are forced to stay in places like retirement villages regardless of age or capability, purely for the ability to live independently. Even worse, some people are limited to being in one room in their house for majority of the day because their family had no choice but to opt for something that did not meet their needs.

Accessible homes not only support people with physical disabilities to live independently, they also support elderly people and many other individuals. Surely there is more that can be done to ensure that more housing is accessible, especially with all the new houses being built, both privately and through housing New Zealand, to keep up with the growing Auckland demands.

Contact us on info@yesdisability.org.nz www.yesdisability.org.nz

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LIFE LESSONS: WITH LIFE EDUCATION TRUST

Forget The Chase and Tipping Point It's time for the Great Quiz Night!

Get ready for the most fun you're going to have for $25 this year!

Everyone loves a good laugh with friends, right? And a bit of friendly competition always adds to the drama of a night's entertainment. It's even better when that fun night of entertainment is close to home and doesn't cost the earth...so here you go...

The “Sixth Rotary Club of Takapuna North Great Quiz Night” is the answer!

Join the Quiz Master, and other friends at Murrays Bay Intermediate School on Friday 21 September 2018 at 7pm, at what has been a sell-out event every year it has been held.

This year the funds raised will support Life Education Trust and other worthy community causes that Takapuna North Rotary supports.

This year, the funds raised will support Life Education Trust and other worthy community causes that Takapuna North Rotary supports. A good deed and good time all in one! And a whopping $25 is all it costs, so start this month planning your team. Which of your friends are the smartest, and the most fun? Who knows their stuff on sports, movies, history, geography, music, TV? Do you have a good spread of ages to cover off different decades of popular culture knowledge? to join us for a great night's amusement.

Tables can have a maximum of eight people, which equals $200 per table. Get someone to be the treasurer for your team and get booking - don't miss out! Create a dress up theme for your team and bring your own drinks and nibbles for your table.

For those keen on knowing the quiz format: there will be eight rounds of eight questions covering a range of topics. Prizes will be given for the best dressed team / table, as well as, of course, the winning team. A raffle will also offer the chance to win more prizes, so those who don't take out the top scoring or best dressed can still be in to win!

The opportunity to attend is limited, so get in there!

Reserve a table now by email or phone: Email: greatquiz@rotarytakapunanorth.co.nz Call: Murray Pearson on 021 644442 or Christine Meyer on 0274 996158.

One point of contact per table please. www.lifeeducationnorthshore.nz

EDUCATION: JAYNE DE LA HAYE, JUNIOR SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, KRISTIN SCHOOL

Is it time to stop reinforcing how stressed we are?

COUNCIL TALK

With Councillor Richard Hills, North Shore representative on Auckland Council.

Jayne de la Haye

How many times have you heard children saying "I’m so stressed out", and quietly wondered to yourself what on earth they have to be stressed out about in childhood?

Surely this is a time when, free of the stresses of mortgages, job security and parenting angst, they should be relaxed and worry-free?

While it is true that there are many aspects of children’s lives that it’s natural they will feel nervous about (usually surrounding friendships, academic testing and sport or performing arts related events), it seems a more recent phenomenon for children to refer to themselves as “stressed”. Yet, is it surprising that they choose to use this label when they are constantly exposed to this term by many of their main role models: their parents, and the other adults in their lives? We must never underestimate the extent to which the way we behave serves as a model to our children.

What is the solution? Should we bottle up our emotions, hide how we are feeling from our children and not label the sensations we experience? Another alternative lies in the concept of re-framing. At a recent leadership conference the clinical psychologist Alia Bojilova shared some of the research she is doing on resilience. One of her stand-out messages was that stress is a subjective perception of well-being, which explains why it varies so much with place, time and person.

Reframing the stressful experience as less of a threat and more of an opportunity actually helps us perceive events more positively and builds resilience. So often we can put this advice into practise when counselling our children - for example, “Instead of worrying about the test, why don’t we put some energy into practising for 10 minutes every night so you feel more prepared?” And we must not forget that ultimately children carefully observe how we ourselves respond to stressful situations.

Reframing the stressful experience as less of a threat and more of an opportunity actually helps us perceive events more positively and builds resilience.

Next time you are tempted to bemoan how stressed you are, be mindful about the power of the message you are sending to yourself and your children. Could you describe your life as full rather than busy? If you’re feeling anxious about an upcoming event, do you also share the positive steps you are taking to prepare for it?

These are the kind of powerful life messages that families have so much influence over. At our school we embrace a curriculum that provides children with a full and rich variety of learning experience; both within and outside the classroom supported by a personal development programme that encourages them to frame their thinking in a positive way. But ultimately, we mustn't underestimate the potential for every one of us to role-model a resilient mindset.

Invest five minutes in the next 50 years

Richard Hills

It’s make or break time – the moment has come for you to tell Panuku Development Auckland what you want to happen to the site at 40 Anzac Street. This is your last opportunity to influence the future of Takapuna and determine whether it sees a significant upgrade or it stays as it is.

Tell us whether you want us to go ahead with the proposed redevelopment, or to stop now before the first spade goes into the ground.

For more than eight years, this project has been in the works. The direction first came from North Shore City Council, where the Anzac Street carpark was identified as a prime site for development and an anchor for the upgrade of Takapuna. Further direction came from the Devonport Takapuna Local Board's Takapuna Centre Plan.

In 2015, the Local Board submitted to the Council, requesting that Panuku make Takapuna a priority development site. The last Council unanimously supported the development of council land in Takapuna, enabling public good projects like new public spaces, alongside investment by the private sector to provide retail, hospitality and homes. Private sales are used to fund public development, with both parts contributing to public good outcomes.

Perhaps this is best outlined in the 2017 Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Plan: “The Anzac Street carpark sits right in the centre of Takapuna, and its size and location provide an exciting opportunity for great open spaces, new shops, business and places to live that unify the heart of Takapuna. This project has the goal of creating a more connected and attractive town centre.”

The plan includes a new carpark on the Gasometer site, with entries at 14 Huron and 15 Northcroft streets, and to develop Anzac into open, public space, surrounded by shops, businesses and homes. A large town square would be owned by Council. The surrounding development would be owned privately, with the sale conditional on specific public good outcomes being met. Think of it as Takapuna’s version of Wynyard Quarter.

Most recently, Panuku has been working with the community to determine where the town square should be. The feedback has shown two design options: Option One locates the town square between Lake and Hurstmere Roads – with strong links from Shore City and the bus stops through to the beach, views of Rangitoto and space to accommodate large events – in conjunction with Hurstmere Road.

Option Two locates the town square adjacent to Potters Park. It is sheltered, has connections to the existing Potters Park and could accommodate large events.

In response to those who do not support this project, Option Three is the ‘do nothing’ approach.

Because all ten Panuku developments across Auckland are reinvestment projects, there is no funding to build on the Gasometer site or develop a new town square without the partial sale of the site.

Option 1 and 2 also unlock funding to upgrade bus facilities and streetscapes. Option 3 does not.

As Mayor Goff has said a number of times, this is not about forcing change on anyone. Panuku is being asked by many suburbs to come upgrade and develop their areas, and the need for development in Takapuna put it high on the list.

Take five minutes and invest it in the next 50 years – do it today, do it now. Tell your friends, family, colleagues and neighbours. Share it on Facebook. Put a notice on your local community page. Submissions close August 10th.

Visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/haveyoursay or visit panuku.co.nz/Takapuna for more information..

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ACCOUNTANCY WITH CARLA CROSS AND SHARON CHAN OF BELLINGHAM WALLACE

Landlords hit hardest by proposed rental loss ring-fencing The Government believes there is a perception held by the general public that landlords have an unfair tax advantage which is helping them outbid owner-occupiers for residential properties.

The latest paper on “ring-fencing rental losses” released by Inland Revenue demonstrates that Government is now one step closer to “punishing” landlords and property speculators for causing house price inflation.

Under the proposed rules, property investors and speculators with residential properties will no longer be able to offset losses from those properties against other income (e.g. salary or wages, or business income), to reduce their income tax payable.

Landlords and speculators are treated the same despite having different intentions and different holding periods.

Landlords usually hold long term, while speculators look for a quick turnaround.

Similar to the Bright-line Test, the proposed rental ringfencing rules only apply to residential land only, including overseas rental properties. Excluded from these rules is commercial property, a person’s main home, mixed-use assets and land that is on a revenue account held in land-related business (e.g. part of a business of land dealing, development or division of land or buildings).

The rental losses won’t disappear. Instead, they will be “ring-fenced” and be carried forward to offset against any residential rental income or taxable gain on the sale of any residential land derived in future year(s). Any remaining unused losses would continue to carry forward until there is income to be offset against in future.

A positive note is that taxpayers with multiple rental properties under a portfolio can offset losses from one rental property against rental income from another portfolio, to arrive at the overall profit or loss across their portfolio.

What this means is that landlords especially those with a small rental portfolio (say, with one rental property), or those with lower equity or those that are negatively geared, will be hit hardest by the rule change. Rental losses are often driven by high interest payable on mortgages on those rental properties.

Instead of getting tax refunds to fund their rental mortgages under the current rules, these refunds will stop which will inevitably have an impact on cashflow moving forward.

Below is a simple example to illustrate how the proposed property rules work: Example 1 - Andy's income tax positions under the current and proposed rules: Types of income

Current Rules

Salary and Wages

70,000.00

70,000.00

Net rental loss

(12,803.00)

(12,803.00)

Ring-fenced rental loss

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Proposed Rules

12,803.00

Total taxable income

57,197.00

70,000.00

Tax payable

10,179.00

14,020.00

Less: PAYE deducted at source

(14,992.00)

(14,020.00)

End-of-year tax payable/ (refund)

(4,813.00)

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In this example, Andy can currently offset rental losses against his salary and wages, thereby reducing his taxable income for the year, giving him a tax refund of $4,813 at year end when he files his tax return. He would no longer receive the refund under the proposed rules. If we replace “salary and wages” with “business income” with no tax deducted at source, Andy would potentially have a provisional tax issue which requires careful tax planning.

The proposed rules will apply to individuals as well as trusts, companies (including LTCs), and partnerships, with no exceptions.

As with all things tax related, Government is concerned about the ways that taxpayers may try to work around the new rules. The two most obvious ways would be increasing interest costs through reorganising funding, or by holding property in an interposed entity.

Relating to the first, enacting specific interest allocation rules was considered. It was decided that interest allocation rules would add complexity and compliance costs and this would be too onerous for taxpayers.

Interposing entities is receiving sharp focus. A rule against claiming interest deductions incurred when buying shares in a company which owns residential rental property is to be enacted.

As with all things tax related, Government are concerned about the ways that taxpayers may try to work around the new rules. The two most obvious ways would be increasing interest costs through reorganising funding, or by holding property in an interposed entity.

“Residential property land-rich” entities which distribute profits to a shareholder will result in those distributions (dividends or interest income) being treated as “rental property income”. A threshold of 50% of the entity’s assets being residential property is to fall into this definition. How this works in practice remains to be seen.

Interest on borrowings to acquire shares in such a company would be deemed “rental property loan interest”. Any excess interest over income will be carried forward and cannot be used to reduce assessable income from other sources.

The proposed effective date is the 2019/2020 income year.

As this is a deviation from well-established tax rules, there is scope for the rules to be phased in over two or three years.

These changes will affect anyone with a residential rental property. There is a narrow window of opportunity to take tax advice on your affected property investment, so come and speak to the team at Bellingham Wallace. www.bellinghamwallace.co.nz

LEGALLY SPEAKING: SCHNAUER AND CO

A time for change?

Legally Speaking with Aroha Fletcher, Solicitor at Schnauer and Co

The review of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 When those who are married decide to separate, or a de-facto relationship comes to an end, the division of that couple’s relationship property can be pursued under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (The Act). The Act provides a set of rules that detail who can use it, what property can be divided and how you divide and distribute that property.

When the Act came into effect, it was seen as a fresh way to approach the division of relationship property. The Act introduced the principle of equal division – the contributions of each party to the relationship are seen as equal. It does not matter if one party was the main ‘bread-winner’ and the other was a home-maker. In later years, the Act was amended to allow the rules around the division of relationship property to apply to those de-facto couples who are in a relationship of three years or more.

More than 40 years have passed since the Act was first enacted and its once fresh face is starting to show its age.

Overall, it appears the Act has not been able to keep up with different types of relationships, lifestyles, and expectations that are present in New Zealand society today.

Increasingly, people are turning to legislative instruments, like trusts, to try and defeat possible claims under the Act. Trusts are often used to ring-fence and protect property from being classified as relationship property which can be divided under the Act. There are also concerns that the Act does not provide a legal mechanism to deal with issues such as the custody of children,

Aroha Fletcher

child support, spousal maintenance and domestic violence, which are often present when a relationship comes to an end.

In light of these issues, the New Zealand Law Commission has been tasked to review the Act to see what changes need to be made to make the Act more user-friendly and relevant.

There have been suggestions that the Act should provide counselling for those couples going through a difficult separation. The use of counselling could resolve those personal issues that often underpin those prolonged and costly proceedings brought to the New Zealand Courts.

There have also been calls for the Act to better reflect the interests of children who may be affected by the separation and division of relationship property. New Zealand’s Children’s Commissioner, Judge Andrew Becroft, recently discussed the possibility of including the well-being and best interests of a child as a consideration when looking at the division of relationship property. This would ensure a division of relationship property that reflects the children’s interests, a result that might not necessarily reflect an equal division which is the current principle under the Act. The New Zealand Law Commission recently asked for submissions on how the law around the division of relationship property might be improved. A report compiling these responses is expected to be released to the Minister in November 2018.

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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INSURANCE DESIGN: BRADY ARBLASTER

By Brady Arblaster of Insurance Design. Brady provides this regular column for Channel Mag on Insurance. He is passionate about “protecting businesses and families from the risks in their lives”.

The Importance of an Insurance Review About five years ago existing clients of mine referred their friends Mike and Michelle (not their real names) to me. I met with Mike and Michelle at their business with the purpose of reviewing both their business and personal insurances. They had not seen anyone in regards to their policies for years.

Like many people I meet they had an extensive amount of cover, several different policies from a number of different providers had accumulated over the years from different advisers. However they didn’t know the details of what they had.

We worked out what would be an appropriate level for their current situation, as their three kids had now left home, and I gathered all of the information regarding their existing policies.

At that stage they were spending over $1,500 per month on a variety of business and personal life/trauma and income protection policies.

Upon reviewing all of these and consulting with them we restructured their cover to suit their current needs, along with updating them to best practice policy wordings (ensuring better coverage). The end result? They saved over $600 per month in premium expense and had better quality policies in place.

This example, as it stands so far, is a fairly typical occurrence when I review people’s insurance cover. Mike and Michelle’s case had an extra and unexpected benefit. Michelle mentioned to me when we met that she had had breast cancer two years before, had surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and thankfully had come through this stressful ordeal to be healthy again. Mike mentioned how much time away from the business he had spent taking care of Michelle. Financially, they were just starting to recover to the point they had been at prior to her diagnosis.

What they didn’t realise, but I discovered through my review of their policies, was that Michelle had in place at the time trauma cover of $250,000. I made a claim with the insurer and they had these funds in their bank account within two weeks of our initial meeting.

They were so thankful. However if their insurance advisor had been in regular contact or reviewing annually with these clients they could have had these funds in place at the time of the treatment. I am sure it would have been a great relief to them at that time. And it is dreadful to think that if no one had ever reviewed their cover they may never have realised the claim was there and payable.

As this real life story shows, and as I truly believe, one of the most important components of any life/health insurance plan,

Brady Arblaster.

whether business or personal, is to review your policies regularly.

And by regularly I mean once a year.

Too often I meet new clients who have had the same cover in place for more than five years and it has never been reviewed.

Reviewing involves checking the appropriateness of cover in terms of benefit value, amount and type, quality of the policy wordings versus the new products available today, and the premium expense.

There is a common misbelief that you need to have life insurance until you pass away, no matter at what age that may be.

Because of this misbelief many people just accept the premiums increasing considerably over their older years, but the value of life cover is for the mitigation of risk.

Risk is created initially through having debt, whether for business or personal or both, and certainly having the financial responsibility for your growing children. However as debts are repaid, passive investment income grows and children grow up, your reliance on your life cover and the need for it reduces.

So if you are like Mike and Michelle and have policies that you really don’t understand and/or that are now costing a lot per month and that have not been reviewed within the last 12-18 months, it’s definitely time to review their appropriateness. Please give me a call, I am happy to help.

Contact: Brady Arblaster (BHSc), Phone: (09) 447 3260 or (021) 979 106; Email: brady@insurancedesign.nz

Brady Arblaster (BHSc) Phone: (09) 447 3260 or (021) 979 106 Email: brady@insurancedesign.nz

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PEOPLE AND PERFORMANCE ADVISORS: TEESDALE ASSOCIATES

Employment Law Changes – What you need to know

Tony Teesdale

The proposed employment law changes are one reason business confidence is low.

The question is whether that concern is justified. In our view, the changes under the Employment Relations Bill will have little practical impact. No question the changes will take us in the wrong direction, but they just roll back changes made by National in 2015. We all managed well enough then, and will do so again. Most changes won’t apply until 2019.

Trial Periods: These will be limited to businesses employing fewer than 20 employees. The change won’t happen until 2019 so, for now, trial periods may continue to be offered by all employers. Employers with more than 20 employees will still be able to use a probationary period. Terminating an employee on a probationary period is subject to the usual rules around dismissal, but when managed effectively, these assist employers to successfully set expectations for new employees and address any performance issues by issuing warnings where necessary prior to dismissal.

Reinstatement: This will again become the primary remedy for personal grievances. This was the situation prior to 2011, but reinstatement was rarely ordered as there is no point if the relationship has been destroyed.

Meal and Rest Breaks: The Bill brings back the prescriptive approach that applied prior to 2015. It didn’t work then, and it won’t work now. Back then, unions recognised the prescriptive approach didn’t work and worked with employers to provide more practical arrangements.

Unions and Collective Bargaining: The Government wants to strengthen Union rights by restoring: • The right of access to workplaces (little different from the current obligation to not unreasonably withhold consent) • The right to initiate collective bargaining before the employer (of no real consequence) • The right to strike without giving written notice (unless in an essential service) • The right to take partial strike action without automatic pay deductions • The right of delegates to reasonable paid time to represent employees (this happens now) • The right to new employee information, unless the employee objects (most employees will object) • The obligation on employers to conclude a collective agreement unless there is a genuine reason, based on reasonable grounds (no employer will make an agreement contrary to their interests).

• The obligation on employers to participate in multi-party bargaining (same comment as above).

• The obligation to employ new employees on the terms and conditions of any applicable collective agreement for the first 30 days (after 30 days you will still be able to offer different/better terms).

Fair Pay Agreements are something to be worried about, which we will address next month. While all this is going on, France is going the other way and introducing rights for bargaining at the enterprise level; and a fixed scale of payments for wrongful dismissal, something we’ve advocated for a long time.

Tony Teesdale, Managing Director, Teesdale Associates Limited 021 920 323 www.teesdaleassociates.com

BUSINESS SALES: WITH LESTER DE VERE

Lester de Vere is probably the Shore’s leading Business Broker. Born and bred on the Shore he represents ABC Business Sales in his home patch. He spent many years in business himself before taking on the role at ABC – which he just loves. His passion for 'helping vendors transition through the sale process and creating a winwin for both seller and purchaser' has resulted in him being ABC’s No.1 Auckland Sales Person in 2018 and being named ABC’s Trusted Advisor of the Year 2018.

ABC Business Sales was awarded Business Sales Agency Lester de Vere of the Year 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 by REINZ. We are thrilled to welcome Lester as a monthly contributor to Channel.

Success through succession planning At ABC Business Sales we’re very aware that the time is coming for Baby Boomers to contemplate the next step.

Success through succession planning A recent Xero survey found that almost 10% of business owners would like to retire in the next year. Statistics New Zealand numbers suggest that up to a quarter could leave their business within 10 years. Hardly any of those business owners have a succession plan, which means: • they’re unlikely to get the best sale price for their business • their standard of living in retirement may suffer as a result • the buyer may have a harder time making the business succeed.

Stepping away from a business is a massive life event. Owners can be overwhelmed by emotion, leading to procrastination and poor decision-making.

Forming an exit strategy Owners don’t necessarily understand the importance of succession planning. They haven’t thought about whether they’ll sell to family, staff or the highest bidder. And when the time comes to move on, they find the emotions difficult to deal with.

Getting ready for sale Owners don’t realise how long it takes to get a business ready for sale. As with selling a house, there’s a lot to prepare before the sale process even begins. They don’t know what their business is worth, or what they could do to boost its value. Many don’t keep enough financial records for buyers to judge the business on its merits.

Some of them are poor delegators, which can mean the business will struggle without them.

Making the business sale The relationship between business owner and business broker is essential. Building trust through the process of listing and selling, along with understanding more and more about the business is the key to getting the right fit between vendor and purchaser, thus ensuring a smoother due diligence period through the sales process.

Testing the waters I’m happy to come and say hello; it’s not that scary and I am a good listener… if you wish to get an idea of how we appraise the value of a business or you wish to get a feel as to the steps in getting the best price for your business, it’s well worth having that discussion. I’ve been working with some vendors for more than two years prior to them making the decision to go that next step and list their business.

Contact: Lester de Vere 0274 599 773 or email: Lesterd@abcbusiness.co.nz or visit: www.abcbusiness.co.nz

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TALKING TRUSTS: TAMMY MCLEOD, DAVENPORTS

PROPERTY LAW: RACHEL LEE, DAVENPORTS

Rachel is a Legal Executive in the property team at Davenports Harbour. She is an Associate member of the NZ Institute of Legal Executives. Rachel and the Property Team manage a wide range of property matters from simple residential sales and purchases through to complex apartment developments, banking security and restructuring.

Rachel Lee

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Mike decided it was finally time to purchase his first investment property. He had spent the last couple of years saving for a deposit. He looked at a number of properties but each property was being sold at auction which meant Mike had to complete his due diligence each time before attending the auctions. Mike sent the property documents through to his solicitor to review before each auction.

After attending a number of unsuccessful auctions, Mike finally found a property that would be perfect. The location was great; it was close to the local shops and in an excellent school zoning which would appeal to tenants. Mike received a call from the agent after the open home to say that the vendor had decided to accept a preauction offer and that the auction date had been brought forward.

Mike wanted to move quickly on this property as he didn’t want to miss out. Mike could see no issues in the auction documents and decided not to send them to his solicitor because the time was short.

Mike was very surprised and pleased when he was the successful bidder at the auction. He had the agents send the agreement to his solicitor for processing.

The following day Mike received a call from his solicitor about a clause in the auction agreement. The clause stated that the purchaser had been made aware that the vendor had built a large deck on the property which did not have a building consent or code compliance certificate. The clause further states that the purchaser would have no claim/remedies against the vendor under the vendor warranties.

Mike had overlooked this clause when he was looking at the document, but he vaguely recalled the auctioneer mentioning something about it before the auction started. The deck was 4 metres off the ground, but the house was perfect for what Mike wanted, and he believed that he had made a good choice. He was not overly concerned about the lack of consent and said that he would deal with the deck issue just before he sold the property in a few years.

Five years later Mike decided it was time to sell the property and listed the property with a local agent. The agent recommended for the property to be sold by negotiation. After a couple of weeks of open homes, Mike had received an offer for the property subject to finance, building report and LIM report. The purchaser’s LIM report disclosed the lack of consent for the deck, and the builder inspector noted numerous issues with the deck. The builder inspector was concerned that the deck had not been constructed in accordance with the building code and was causing damage to the house.

Unfortunately, this meant that Mike would have to reconsider his price expectations given the issues with the unauthorised work.

Rachel Lee, Phone 915 4387 rachel@dhlawyers.co.nz www.dhlawyers.co.nz

Tammy McLeod (BA LLB) is a partner at Davenports Harbour Lawyers. Tammy leads the Davenports Harbour Trust Team and enjoys providing clients with advice and assistance on a broad range of issues involving the establishment and structuring of asset plans, interpretation of trust deeds, duties of trustees and the management and administration of trust funds. A key part of Tammy’s practice is reviewing existing asset holding structures to ensure they achieve the needs and requirements they were Tammy McLeod 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.

Megan & Jonathan Megan and Jonathan had been married for five years, together for eight. Like lots of marriages, theirs had its ups and downs, but mostly downs in the last couple of years. As is often the case, things came to a head at Christmas time.

Each of them had children from previous relationships and in their case, this did not amount to the harmony portrayed in the Brady bunch. Their kids basically didn’t like each other and Jonathan also felt that Megan didn’t really like his kids that much. So after much arguing, crying and door slamming, Jonathan and Megan agreed to separate.

When they had got together, Megan already had a trust which owned the home that she and her kids had lived in.

Megan and Jonathan agreed that Megan would retain that property in the trust and rent it out. Megan moved into the family home which Jonathan and his late wife had owned together. Jonathan owned it solely in his name. There was no mortgage on the property – that had been cleared when Jonathan’s first wife had died of breast cancer five years early, leaving enough life insurance to clear all debt. Two of Jonathan’s three children lived with Megan and Jonathan full time (the eldest being at Otago University) and they also had Megan’s two daughters staying with them every second week as they alternated with their father.

When Jonathan met with his lawyer after the Christmas break, he was stunned to realise how foolish he had been with his financial affairs. The lawyer explained that while Jonathan had no claim against the property Megan held in her trust, Megan was entitled to half the value of the family home which had been Jonathan’s and his first wife’s. “But that’s not fair,” Jonathan cried. “No, it’s not;” said his lawyer, “but it is the law.”

Jonathan learned the very hard way that assets have to be put into trust prior to a relationship commencing before they are protected from that relationship breaking down. Megan had done her homework and protected her house, but not Jonathan. He also learned that even though some of the equity in his home had come from his first wife’s life insurance policy, that too is not protected unless it is held completely separate.

Protecting your assets is often called “asset planning”. It is important to plan for the future and often for the worst case scenario, as Jonathan found out, too late.

Tammy McLeod, Phone 915 4386 tammy@dhlawyers.co.nz

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GUNDRY'S GRUMBLES

Simon Gundry is a Devonport and North Shore identity, and character, who is known for calling a spade a spade. He is a director of contracting company Gill & Gundry, is an enthusiastic and active sailor (past crew-member of Ceramco New Zealand and Lion New Zealand in Whitbread Round The World races and Shockwave in Admiral’s Cup) and is a life member of the North Shore Rugby Football Club. This is his regular and lively contribution to Channel Magazine.

A good old Grumble this month...

I awoke this morning, and noticed a hint of Spring in the air. The While I’m on about overpaid Simon Gundry days are definitely lengthening. Roll on those summer days, it cohorts, I am incensed by the new seems to have been a fairly long, cold and wet winter. regional fuel tax that has been I think I told you, about a year or so, we were discussing the imposed upon us. If this Council had made some savings, then there underground city rail system that Len Brown and his band of cohorts would have been no need to impose this. When you think of all the hatched a few years ago for an estimated sum of $3 billion. I told you entities in the current Council, ATEED; Auckland Transport, Panuku to stick my article about those costs on your fridge with a magnet, (and that’s another whole outburst brewing) and the rest, all with so I could remind you in a few years’ time exactly what those costs their separate layers of CEO, management etc. and occupying some turned out to be. Now, I see that Mayor Goff has now come out and of the more expensive office accommodation in the city – so much said... of our rates swallowed up. If you think the new fuel tax is going to “We have to rethink the tunnel, and future proof it, as the projected help build roads, then I don’t know, I suspect that a good portion of numbers of commuters have grown beyond our estimates from a year this money will be absorbed into more layers of administration. This or so back.” could be another article to pin on your fridge for later, and we will see So now, I see they are planning on making the tunnels wider, if I’m wrong. If anyone out of Auckland is reading this and think you and the platforms wider. Goodness me how many more billions are immune from these fuel taxes, then you need to see the list of of dollars are going to be thrown down that hole. I just feel sorry councils around the country who have already applied to put these in for the businesses around that area who are trying to survive the place. construction period, with the plethora of orange construction cones And now, I’ll get on to the proposed concert – the Life Pod preventing access to their shops and businesses. Their customers will Appeal, that Sir Ray Avery is proposing to hold at Eden Park. The have given up hope and found somewhere else to buy a kebab or a Resource Consent application is going to cost up to $750,000 and suit. I was over there recently meeting up with an old mate, and got this is before legal fees and there is no guarantee that this consent off the ferry to see a boarded up walkway of 40ft containers leading will be granted. The Resource Consent process is as extensive as if up to Queen Street. As an old Devonport person, I know the way to someone was applying to build a 30 storey apartment building. This Queen Street but can you imagine visitors trying to negotiate their is a one off thing, could common sense not prevail and the Council way around the bottom of the city. Then, when they emerge from the waive these fees? Maybe Mayor Goff should have a closer look at tunnel what are they confronted with? It’s a bit of a shambles. this one? Couldn’t Auckland get behind this, just once as it is such Not to mention the scruffy old “homeless” lying around on the a wonderful cause. street with their signs, talking on their iPhones, harassing people for I have a really good idea, how about we get the homeless out money. I was told recently by a young friend that on a visit to the of Queen Street, and drive them all up to Eden Park in the Council city one weekend they saw human waste on the streets, along with limousines, they can spend the night under the Number three vomit and litter. Another young friend has told me, that on his morning stand, they could be given a nice big breakfast and they could sell commute to work he regularly sees the pavements fouled with human programmes during the day and then give the park a good spruce waste. What’s happening with our City, this should not be going up after the concert. There you go, a win win situation for everyone. on. I believe that some of these “homeless” actually come into the In fact why can’t we round them up around the City and they can City each day to ply their “trade” and go home each night. I do have contribute by cleaning up the streets? It’s much better to be up and sympathy for people who are struggling, and there is help available, about and doing something rather than sitting on the cold but some of these people are making a living by preying on people’s (and dirty) footpaths. sympathy. Mayor Goff, why are you not walking out and about our A good old Grumble this month, and I haven’t even touched on the City at various times of the day to actually see what isCOASTLINE going on?

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For over eight years we’ve shared Mr Gundry’s monthly grumbles through our pages. Sometimes we agree with his rants, sometimes we don’t, as do our readers. But whatever your opinion on local matters, he certainly gets people talking and we love his monthly contribution.

Now it’s your turn. We’d like to give our readers the chance to share their feelings - positive or negative. Whether you’re frustrated or full of praise, upset or uplifted, we want to hear from you.

The concept with the Channel Soapbox is the length doesn’t matter. If the contribution is too long then it will just continue on our website where others can also provide constructive feedback.

So, get on the Channel Soapbox and share it with the Shore!

Channel Mag founder and publisher Aidan Bennett is on the Soapbox this month to start the ball rolling. He’s a supporter of well-managed progress for his home patch in Takapuna...

Takapuna, we have a problem…

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As a resident of Takapuna, I am concerned. We have a problem. That problem is planning our special little piece of paradise for the future. The future of our kids and the generations to come.

Right now we are having a debate about the future of a carpark. Like usual with Takapuna, this is a vigorous debate that is mostly being led by folks within our community who constantly resist change.

At the heart of it is a core of people who are anti just about every move towards development and progress for Takapuna. Sure, there are some who have joined them on this journey to battle this particular cause – saving the carpark – but those at the heart of the campaign are the same core.

The formula is pretty well established. There is something to save or stop. Politicians who are looking to get elected during that term jump on the band wagon. They become the saviours and heroes of the cause. It’s a guaranteed vote-winner. Most recently the formula usually includes setting up a stall at the market at the same carpark that they are currently ‘trying to save’ and 'getting the numbers'. That formula also includes painting a picture of big greedy business people on the other side. It will also question the honesty of the officials involved in the process and other politicians who have a different view. All aimed at whipping up a frenzy of support.

At the risk of being politically incorrect, this resistance is also being led by the older folk in the community. Future generations are not represented. I went along to a recent save-the-carpark public meeting and stood at the back and observed. I estimate the average age was well-north of 60 and there were two young people there. These were our youngest local board member and another youngster who spoke passionately. But this was the same youngster I heard speak in the

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same way when the save-the-campground movement was in full swing.

The sad thing is this formula works. And, making things even sadder is people get taken along for the ride with it. And even sadder, is that is stalling progress for Takapuna and may well lead to very serious problems in the decades ahead as progress and development will be non-existent.

Takapuna, we have a problem.

That problem is that our town centre and what it needs for the future just can’t be planned in the higgledy-piggledy ways of the past, strongly influenced by naysayers… (continued online) OOOPPPS… this soapbox piece is a little too long for us to print in its entirety. It’s online on our website though. If you wish to read the rest of the article you can visit the article online at… www.channelmag.co.nz/soapbox

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Located in Albany, the Maat Group focuses on commercial property investment (through arranging equity investment syndicates). Following the purchase, one of our responsibilities in managing the property is to advise investors as to what is an ideal time to sell the property.

Our investments are structured as company share offers; so immediately there is the need to obtain approval from 75% of the shareholders to approve the sale as this is classified as a Major Transaction.

Beyond this, investors need to consider: • The need to be in a financially strong position to sell.

Therefore, the leases should be in their early part of a renewed term, or with certainty of renewal if nearing the end of their current term • Presenting the building in a condition which will maximise the sale price. Outstanding maintenance needs to be completed, as are any incomplete capital improvement projects. This will require cash, so it is essential that the syndicate has cash reserves to use as required.

• The financial performance of the investment. If the investment is providing shareholders with the returns that they are satisfied with, they may not want to sell in view of other options available not providing them with the same level of returns. Investors generally seek the regular cash returns and the capital gains are secondary, though not in-considerable in the commercial property market over recent years • Interest rate rises. The potential increase in interest rates may give rise to a strain on the financial performance of the company and necessitate a sale of the asset. Sufficient cash reserves need to be retained to withstand the impact of interest rate rises and the possibility of lower property values.

Investors generally seek the regular cash returns and the capital gains are secondary…

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CAM CALKOEN: BENDING PERCEPTIONS, INSPIRING CHANGE 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.

Putting ticks on the bucket list

“You have a great vision, you know what you’ve got, you know what you want, but you identify your lack of desired outcomes by saying someday I’m going to succeed.” A teacher shared these words with me once I’d come out of a life-slump but still wasn’t really living!

A lot of people know they have potential, they get accolades, they get acceptance, they are told how good they are, how great they are, because of the dreams they speak to seek, their plans and processes open doors but they can get stuck there and the bigger dreams fade away.

For me I have my BIG dreams, but I have my mini-dreams to, dreams that are commonly referred to as ‘the bucket list’.

For me 2018 has been about seriously putting ticks on the bucket list, because while on paper they excite people, they receive great compliments, until they they have ticks beside them I’m living in my potential but behind my desired dreams, justified by the words… someday I’ll do it, but this blocks something else from being accomplished.

Last month I ticked some ink that had been on my bucket list for five years or more, to 'SKYDIVE’. It was not scary, but nor was it as enjoyable (at the time) as I thought it was going to be. I’ve never been a fan of wind blowing in my face, and when falling from 15,000 feet at 200 km/hr, the wind was suffocating. I was not prepared for that… but I jumped out of that plane, I fell through the sky, I flew to my landing and that was AWESOME!!!!

So why was this worth the ink on my bucket list, why was it one of the most rewarding experiences of my life? Because to me a successful life is not about routine, it’s not about staying in the comfort-zone and it’s not about knowing what potential I have. A successful life is about being adaptable, stepping out of the comfortzone and achieving beyond the potential that lives within.

Before the jump it felt cool that I could even consider it, it was nice hearing things like “you’re brave to want to do that”, “if you could do that you could do anything”. To have actually done it really does make anything possible now.

Sometimes our desired success and ‘bucket list’ activities can feel so far away, and while plans and processes will keep us busy, their accomplishment will often arise through doing something radical.

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: BAYLEYS NORTH SHORE COMMERCIAL

As tight as a drum… vacancy rates across North Shore industrial premises are at very low levels.

Industrial property in hot demand Investors can’t get enough of it and neither can tenants unfortunately: industrial property is one of the Shore’s most sought after – yet hard to obtain – commodities.

It’s become an all too familiar tale on the North Shore – frustrated tenants being unable to secure bigger and better industrial premises in which to grow their businesses.

Not only are they competing with other tenants but they’re also up against businesses looking to protect themselves from increasing rental levels and making the most of low interest rates to borrow and buy rather than lease.

Also in the chase are investors, constrained by a shortage of investment properties with long leases being offered for sale, and who are consequently focusing on vacant or semi vacant buildings as well.

Bayleys North Shore Commercial’s industrial team leaders Matt Mimmack and Laurie Burt say this is not a new phenomenon but is one that has been gathering momentum over the past few years as a result of very low vacancy rates.

“It’s now reached the point where some industrial property owners aren’t bothering to relet when a tenant moves out and instead are putting properties up for sale because they can get more for them vacant than occupied,” says Laurie Burt.

“All of these factors make it a very challenging market for tenants – to the point where in some instances they have been offering more than asking rentals, particularly for smaller properties, just to get their hands on premises.

“In the worst case scenario, and sadly for the Shore, they are having to leave town to find what they are looking for, generally moving either further north or out west where there is a more plentiful supply of industrial land and new premises.”

The numbers speak for themselves with the supply of industrial premises on the North Shore remaining as tight as a drum. The latest Auckland industrial accommodation survey conducted by Bayleys Research shows the Albany Basin vacancy rate sitting at just 2.1%, below the overall total vacancy rate of 2.8% for the region’s largest industrial precincts.

Bayleys Research manager Ian Little says industrial vacancy rates

have changed little across Auckland over the past three years with high levels of business growth and expansion continuing to keep them at historically low levels despite increased development activity.

Among the three Albany precincts measured in the Bayleys Research survey, Mairangi Bay had the lowest vacancy rate at 1.3% albeit this was up from 0.6% in 2017. North Harbour and Rosedale showed little change, registering 2.0% and 2.5% respectively.

The North Shore’s other established industrial precinct, Wairau Valley, is experiencing similar trends. Vacancy remains at negligible levels with strong tenant and owner occupier demand, particularly for smaller properties in the 300m²-600m² size range.

Compounding the problem on the Shore is the fact that there is little land left which is available for new industrial development. Matt Mimmack says new premises that are being developed on small pockets of suitably zoned land are quickly being snapped up by investors and owner occupiers.

A case in point has been Kea Property Group’s development of a range of smaller industrial units off Corinthian Drive in the Orchard Business Park. These all sold out well ahead of completion, several of them through Bayleys North Shore Commercial.

“Kea is a longstanding, experienced developer so investors know they will be producing a good quality, very leasable product and are therefore prepared to buy these units vacant off the plans,” says Matt Mimmack. “It means, however, that tenants don’t get a look in at these new, modern premises unless they have a well-established contact with a real estate agent who can link them up with a purchaser.”

As a consequence of development being hindered by a shortage of and the increased cost of land, there has been a migration of construction activity – and North Shore businesses – to new industrial precincts further west such as Hobsonville, Westgate and north in Silverdale.

“There is a good range of new premises being developed in these precincts which we can assist tenants, owner occupiers and investors to access,” says Matt Mimmack. “But again there is plenty of competition for these offerings so interested parties need to get in early in the planning and development phase of these projects.”

INDUSTRIAL TRENDS 2018 District

Lease Type

Rental Market Warehouse

Office/Show

Rental Trend

Leasing Market Demand

Supply

Cap Rate (Yield)

Investment Market

Yield

Forecast

Demand

Supply

Land Value $/m2

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Net

$115 - $170

$150 - $250

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Strong

Scarce

4.5% - 6%

Steady

Strong

Scarce

$800 - $2,000

Albany / North Harbour

Net

$115 - $150

$200 - $280

Rising

Strong

Scarce

4.75% - 6%

Steady

Strong

Scarce

$550 - $650

Silverdale

Net

$105 - $150

$180 - $250

Rising

Strong

Scarce

5% - 6%

Steady

Strong

Scarce

$500 - $600

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High price/low yield… 9 Tawa Drive, Albany recently sold for $5,380,000 at a 4.55% yield.

Space squeeze benefits owners While the tight supply of industrial premises on the North Shore has been tough on tenants it’s had a positive spin-off for landlords.

With intense demand outstripping supply, rentals are unsurprisingly experiencing upward pressure. “New premises are setting new benchmark levels and, as a consequence, dragging general rental levels higher as well,” says Laurie Burt.

“This upward movement in rentals combined with the firming of yields that has been evident in recent years has resulted in in industrial values rising, in some cases quite considerably.”

Bayleys Research has been tracking the median income yield achieved on sales of Auckland located industrial property for many years. Yields soften (go higher) in weak markets when tenancy risk is higher and firm (reduce) in buoyant markets like we have at present.

With intense demand outstripping supply, rentals are unsurprisingly experiencing upward pressure.

After being as high as 9% in the weak post GFC market of 2009/10, the Bayleys Research median yield index dipped below 6% for the first time in the final quarter of 2016 and now sits at 5.4%.

“The current low level of industrial yields reflects the ongoing demand for property assets in the low interest rate environment that has prevailed since the Global Financial Crisis,” says Bayleys Research manager Ian Little.

Matt Mimmack says good quality North Shore industrial investment properties have generally been selling at yields of 4.56%. He says while larger, higher value offerings have traditionally sold at higher yields than smaller properties, this is not always the case in the current market in which a very limited supply of bigger offerings are being presented for sale.

A recent example was his sale in conjunction with Laurie Burt of 9 Tawa Drive, Albany which sold at auction for $5,380,000 at a 4.55% yield. The 1,458m² industrial building on a 2,457m² corner site was constructed in 1994 for multinational tenant Xylem Water Solutions, which has been in occupation ever since. It renewed for four years in April with one further four-year right of renewal remaining on its current lease.

“This is the first time the property has been on the market since it was built and it would be one of the best North Shore investment offerings we have taken to the market in recent times because of the strength of both the location and tenant,” says Matt Mimmack. “This was reflected in the strong interest in the property with over 100 enquiries and 12 bidders at the auction.”

A similarly sized property, a 1,301m² warehouse, showroom and office building on a 1,729m² site at 60 Apollo Drive, Albany was sold earlier this year for $5,100,000 at a 4.47% yield by Matt Mimmack. This also had a longstanding tenant, Wallace Cotton, which exercised a final four-year right of renewal in October 2017.

In another low yielding sale, a 692m² building comprising five industrial units on a 1,017m² site at 17 Ashfield Road, Wairau Valley sold post auction for $1,700,000 at a 4.45% yield through Trevor Duffin and Ranjan Unka, Bayleys North Shore Commercial. It is fully leased to four tenants.

Looking ahead, it is likely that yields have reached their cyclical low, says Ian Little, which means most future capital growth will come from rental increases.

“A sharp increase in yields remains unlikely as increases in interest rates are almost certain to be limited and spread over an extended time frame. A majority of economic commentators are forecasting that the Official Cash Rate will remain around its current level until late 2019 before slowly increasing. If this is the case then investment property yields will hold at close to current levels over the short to medium term before gradually starting to edge up again.”

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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with Lindsay Knight

Birkenhead hosts Oscars-style Bowls awards celebration The centre’s best bowler, Tony Grantham, dominated when Bowls North Harbour held its annual awards presentations in a carnival, Oscars-type celebration at the Birkenhead club.

Grantham, a member of both Browns Bay and Birkenhead clubs, capped a stellar 2017-18 season when he was named the male open bowler of the year, which was followed by the ultimate accolade when he also claimed the centre’s supreme performer.

It was an appropriate award for Grantham’s feats were truly remarkable. For winning five centre open titles bowlers are awarded what is a coveted gold star badge. Usually it takes bowlers, especially males, the best part of lifetime to achieve this milestone.

But in 2017-18 Grantham gained the equivalent of a gold star in one season. He won the centre’s champion of champion singles, the mixed pairs with Birkenhead’s Trish Croot, the champion of champions with Browns Bay’s Ross Kelly and skipped Browns Bay combinations which won the champion fours and then the champion of champion fours.

That took his overall centre tally to 16 titles, giving him two bars to his gold star.

However, it wasn’t all highs for Grantham in 2017-18. After playing regularly for the New Zealand Black Jacks in recent years, including the 2014 Commonwealth Games, Grantham was overlooked for this year’s Games on the Gold Coast and the disappointment of that almost led to his quitting the game.

So it showed how special his centre exploits were that he was able to bounce back from his knockback, qualities of a truly champion bowler.

Grantham gained the supreme Harbour award from some worthy contenders, especially among the centre’s leading women’s bowlers. In the open women’s category the winner was Browns Bay’s Anne Dorreen, who even though she has been playing only about 10 years, is already close to adding a bar to her gold star.

In the 2017-18 season she won two centre titles, the championship pairs and the champion of champions fours, as well as finishing runner-up in the championship fours and the champion of champion triples.

Glenfield prodigy Paris Baker, still only 19, was another superb performer in the 2017-18 season. As well as centre successes she won the national under 21 title and represented New Zealand’s Transtasman development team. Her Glenfield clubmate Laura Tauniva also excelled coming fourth in the national under 18 championship to earn the young bowler of the year award.

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Tony Grantham, Men's and Supreme Bowler of the Year.

Denise Samuel, Coach of the Year.

Paris Baker, Junior Bowler of the Year.

Anne Dorreen, Womens Bowler of the Year.

Among the other playing awards was one who had won national distinction in another sport. Bevan Smith, from the Takapuna club, who was named the male one-to- eight year bowler of the year, was a Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games representative runner in the 200m and 400m.

The off-green awards were headed by Milford stalwart Zelda Bridgens, who at 91 still contributes positively to her club, of which she was foundation member when it started in 1984. She has served in many administrative and coaching roles, is a past president and is a life member.

Winners were: Supreme award, Grantham, male open bowler, Grantham, women open bowler, Dorreen, One to five years male, Kevin Ransford (Manly), one to five years female, Baker and Theresa Rogers (Mairangi Bay), one to eight years male, Smith, women, Christeen Dalzell (Browns Bay), young bowler, Tauniva, club of the year, Mairangi Bay, umpire, Brian Eden (Manly), coach, Denise Samuels (Glenfield), volunteers, Ted Jackett (Orewa), David Pearse (Mairangi Bay), Harbour sports excellence, Sheryl Johnson, official, Maureen Taylor (Orewa), administrator, Irene Donaldson (Orewa), President’s Cup, Lindsay Knight. www.bowlsnorthharbour.com

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL NORTH SHORE

Jimmy O’Brien and Janet Marshall, Colliers International North Shore.

Jimmy O’Brien

AUGUST • 2018 Auckland Commercial, Industrial, Retail

SALE & LEASING OPPORTUNITIES

Janet Marshall

Is your business constrained by your current property?

As we break the back of winter and with over half the year behind us, it is always a good litmus test on how the balance of the year might look.

The commercial property market remains strong and we do not foresee it changing anytime soon. Interest rates remain low and business confidence is in good shape according to the latest Colliers International confidence survey. Leasing demand for vacant industrial space is keeping supply at an all time low, with overall vacancy levels around the North Shore down below 2.0% for prime space and below 1% for secondary offerings.

With a limited supply and high demand in this sector it has resulted in an increase in industrial rents throughout the North Shore.

The industrial sector has been a stand out performer achieving record yields. With limited stock and a high demand from industrial investors and owner occupiers alike we are seeing a large number of transactions sitting well below the 5% threshold.

Following on from this there is still pent up demand for quality property across all commercial sectors. (Industrial, Office and Retail).

Finding the right property match for your business can be a difficult and time consuming process, one that can distract you from doing the things that make you money. Whether you have an industrial , retail or office requirement, a call to one of our specialist brokers could save you time and money. Let them undertake a wide property search on your behalf and present you with a list of all available options. There is an old saying “ every pot has a lid” and it is our job to match your property requirement with your specific business needs.

Colliers brokers, from left: Mike Ryan, Nick Recordon and Sean Honeycombe.

We can give expert advise on lease structure, sub leasing your current property or find an owner occupier the right property. As moving premises can be an expensive process it is imperative you keep in mind the future requirements you may need to allow for business expansion. We continually see a lot of companies where their business doesn’t match their current property situation.

If this is a reality for you and it is constraining your business give one of the following brokers a call.

Mike Ryan – Broker, Industrial Sales & Leasing, Phone 021 402 461 or email mike.ryan@colliers.com Nick Recordon – Broker, Sales & Leasing, Phone 0272306751 or email nick.recordon@colliers.com Sean Honeycombe – Broker, Sales & Leasing, Phone 27 252 8882 or email Sean.Honeycombe@colliers.com Jimmy O'Brien and Janet Marshall Colliers International North Shore 09 488 4783 www.colliers.co.nz

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north shore commercial opportunities CORNER TROPHY buy one, two, or all three units

This mixed use investment is situated on a prominent corner site, only 200 metres from one of Auckland’s most popular beaches and alongside some of Takapuna’s most premium real estate.

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Units A, B, & C / 2 Sanders avenue, takapuna Nick Brown

The site consists of two buildings. The front, two level building comprises unit A and B on the ground floor and first floor respectively, along with basement parking. The second, three level building situated on Sanders Avenue, being unit C, comprises a combination of residential, office and garage/storage space, along with two external car parks.

Strong commercial demand and historically low vacancy rates on the North Shore, in particular Takapuna, are advantageous to the property’s current office format, however, the zoning offers up potential for a broad range of uses and further development potential.

021 162 3239| n.brown@barfoot.co.nz

Max Andrews 021 629 141 | m.andrews@barfoot.co.nz

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty, closing 4:00pm, Wednesday 29 August 2018 (unless sold prior) www.barfoot.co.nz/78822

Popular restaurants, bars, eateries and boutique retail shopping help cement Takapuna’s position as the benchmark for business and lifestyle. This site is perfectly located to take advantage of all this and more.

The property has been exceptionally well maintained, now on the market for the first time in decades, this is a rare opportunity to secure a real trophy in Takapuna.

best for last Almost completed and ready for occupation October this year, this impressive 664m² road front office, showroom and warehouse is the final unit left in this successful development amongst the fast growing Hobsonville Commercial precinct.

Accessed easily via the norwest motorway and Brigham Creek off ramp, connectivity to other Auckland business hubs is excellent.

Hobsonville Point and Westgate are only short drives away.

This unit offers an excellent ratio and blend of high studwarehousing, open plan office and showroom, nine car parks and absolute road front profile.

Neighbouring occupiers include Hilton Brown, Makita, Bidvest and fast developing for staff amenity including cafes, gyms and childcare.

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8/4 Rawiri Place, Hobsonville

Inspection is highly recommended for owner occupiers and investors as the unit fast nears completion.

Simon Farland 021 779 922 | s.farland@barfoot.co.nz

Chase Erceg 021 049 0079 | c.erceg@barfoot.co.nz

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty, closing 4:00pm, Wednesday 29 August 2018 (unless sold prior)

Other features include: • Functional clearspan 6.9m - 7.9m stud warehouse • Staff amenities on both floors including kitchenettes and a shower • Attractive exterior cladding and glazing • Office / showroom air-conditioning

www.barfoot.co.nz/78863 Contact the record-setting Barfoot & Thompson North Shore Commercial Team Barfoot & Thompson North Shore Commercial - 129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Phone 09 489 3880 or visit www.barfoot.co.nz/commercial

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TOP LEVEL EXECUTIVE OFFICE 422M²

WAIRAU VALLEY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

205 Wairau Road, Wairau Valley

Unit J 101-11 Diana Drive, Wairau Valley

Only minutes away from Tristram Motorway access, located on Wairau Road, this superior office building has one top level executive space remaining for lease and is ready to move into.

Expansive views across to Rangitoto and back towards the city.

Sized approximately 422m² with a mixture of partitioned and open plan areas, brand new carpets and a generous mix of garaged and open car parking.

• Total building of approx 366m² • New three (3) year lease to Electroless Coating Systems Limited • Returning $50,500 + GST + OUTGOINGS per annum • Functional industrial unit • Excellent Wairau location • Light industry zoning

David Goodhue

Brian Paulin

David Herron

Chase Erceg

02 448 1321 | b.paulin@barfoot.co.nz

021 845 485 | d.herron@barfoot.co.nz

021 049 0079 | c.erceg@barfoot.co.nz

021 663 633 | d.goodhue@barfoot.co.nz

For Lease by Negotiation

For Sale $940,000 (plus GST if any)

www.barfoot.co.nz/76874

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ROAD FRONT MEDICAL Premises

Units 7 & 7A, 326 Sunset Road, Mairangi Bay Exceptional opportunity for medical occupiers and investors in well established medical centre. The property offers a total of approximately 264m² of genuine road front medical premises across two separate Titles. Available for sale as one lot, or individually, the property is currently configured to be occupied as one larger tenancy but alternatively can be reinstated back to two separate units - including a corner unit. There are a total of 10 exclusive car parks and each unit comprises a north facing balcony and basement garage for staff parking or storage.

David Cannon 021 0225 0229 | d.cannon@barfoot.co.nz

Elaine Tutty 021 951 810 | e.tutty@barfoot.co.nz

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty, closing 4:00pm, Thursday 23 August 2018 (unless sold prior)

www.barfoot.co.nz/78892

Commercial Property Management In May this year we launched our Asset Management division, providing small and mid size commercial property owners throughout Auckland with a comprehensive and tailored property management service.

Whether you’ve diversified and lack the necessary systems to effectively manage the asset, are time poor or simply want a hands off investment, we can help. With a thorough grasp of local legislation, in depth market knowledge and a pragmatic approach to management, we can help you maximise the returns from your commercial investment.

Fraser Pervan 027 626 3908 | fpervan@barfoot.co.nz

Guided by you, our Asset Managers will establish systems that reflect your specific requirements in order to reduce risk and future-proof your property. We can guide you through the intricate legislation and legalities behind your property, vet potential tenants, help negotiate favourable lease terms and provide advice as to possible add-value options.

To learn more about how we can help you contact Fraser Pervan on 027 626 3908 or fpervan@barfoot. www.channelmag.co.nz Issue 90 - August 2018

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WILSON HOME TRUST: NEWS

July Holiday Programmes a Big Success

The Wilson Home Trust’s

FUNDRAISING CONCERT Sunday 4pm, 16th September 2018

The Wilson Home Trust ran another very successful school holiday programme at the Trust site in July. Activities included a show by Buzzy the Clown, Drumming Sessions, Cup Cake Making, Music Therapy, Hip Hop and T shirt designing. We were thrilled with the increased numbers of physically disabled children and their siblings who registered for the programme and will be looking to offer something similar in the October holiday break.

The Trust is also looking to raise some funds to help upgrade the playground area in our villa respite and rehabilitation area, and are putting on a concert at The Chapel onsite to raise funds for this. This is a great opportunity to hear some local North Shore musicians and performers in a very special venue. More details below

(Doors open at 3.30pm)

Location The Chapel, 1 St Leonards Road, Hauraki Featuring s

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Royal New Ze

Fiele Dance School Highland Dancers

Cornfield Family

TICKETS AVAILABLE by calling 09 488 0126 or emailing info@wilsonhometrust.org.nz

Adult: $20 or $30 for TWO Not recommended for young children Funds raised will go towards the upgrade to the

REHAB/RESPITE OUTSIDE PLAY/RECREATION AREA

For more information please visit our website www.wilsonhometrust.org.nz or contact the Trust Administrator Chris Jones on 09 488 0126 or Email: christinejones@wilsonhometrust.org.nz.

TRANSFORMING REAL ESTATE INTO REAL ADVANTAGE FOR SALE A CHILDCARE INVESTMENT YOU CAN AFFORD 11 FALLS STREET, Warkworth, Auckland

CHARACTER CHILDCARE

BY ESTABLISHED DEVELOPER 11 Falls Street is an affordable bite sized childcare investment in the heart of the rapidly growing Rodney district.

This beautiful character villa is under renovation by a reputable builder with an extensive childcare track record and will be issued with a new CCC once complete in September 2018. Built for circa 50-55 children and leased to an experienced operator with a new 15 year term, this is an entry level childcare investment with great tenant covenant.

Returning $135,200* pa+ Opex + GST this is truly a hands-off, passive investment. + 15 year initial term + Built in rental growth + 50 child centre + Proven operator DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Tuesday 21 August 2018 at 4pm (unless sold prior) RICHARD LARMAN 021 278 8611

ELLIE MARTIN 021 404 977

BRAD VISSER 021 814 902 *Or more subject to sign off by the appropriate Legal Authority.

www.cbre.co.nz/18179533Q3 CBRE (Agency) Limited, Licensed Real Estate Agent (REAA 2008)

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Plaster Master

If you have a plaster home or a combination of materials to the exterior of the house and are thinking of selling in the near future, then why not call an agent with the experience and track record to help sell your home.

Call the Plaster Master.

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CHANNEL FEATURE HOMES: HARCOURTS TANDEM REALTY

This is a home to be enjoyed by those that long for the relaxed vibe with loads of space, yet love having the conveniences of Auckland just a short drive up the motorway.

Hibiscus Coast living is a lifestyle choice … this is that lifestyle!

49 Maire Road, Orewa – For Sale – $2,950,000 Bronwyn Titchener of Harcourts Tandem Realty is marketing this fantastic home in Orewa. This is a home to be enjoyed by those that long for the relaxed vibe with loads of space, yet love having the conveniences of Auckland just a short drive up the motorway.

This superb property is set high on the hill behind Orewa – yet just off the motorway – and enjoys magnificent views. It is a stunning and timeless home that was completed in 2016. There’s all day sun in most of the rooms, an expansive deck, spa and heated pool as well as a separate and legal self-contained two bedroom flat. Perfect for the extended family or added income.

The Maire Road home has a real resort feel to it. As the saying goes ‘pictures tell a thousand words’ but in this case the reality is far better than the photos. It’s a must see.

No expense has been spared in this tasteful family home of four bedrooms and four living areas – including a one-of-a-kind ‘outdoor room’ that is enjoyed in winter and summer. There is a separate office and three car garaging, plus the self contained flat.

Those who have large families, extended families or just love space to spread out or entertain… this should be on your viewing list. It’s great value for money with an asking price of $2,950,000.

To discover more visit: www.harcourts.co.nz/wh25769 or call Bronwyn Titchener of Harcourts Tandem Realty on 0274367072.

49 MAIRE ROAD, OREWA – www.harcourts.co.nz/wh25769

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NORTH SHORE HISTORY: WITH DAVID VERRAN

NZ Map 4133, courtesy of Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries.

Memories of early residents of Birkenhead and Northcote in the 1850s In May 1930, Birkenhead Methodists celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Zion Hill Methodist Church and Sunday school with a get-together featuring Isaac Hill Creamer as one of the main speakers. Creamer had lived with his parents in Birkenhead from the mid-1850s and he later worked as a commercial traveller and real estate agent. He retired to Remuera and died in 1953 aged 99 years. It was his father, William Creamer, who originally donated around two acres of land on 7th August 1854 to the Zion Wesleyan (later Methodist) Church. That Church was eventually built in 1880 and officially opened on 12 June 1881. William Creamer died in Thames in 1884.

In Creamer’s talk in 1930, he recalled that when he lived there in the 1850s there were just 13 families living in the Birkenhead and Northcote area. He mentioned James Fitzpatrick, a brickmaker, who had been living to the north-west of Kauri Point since the early 1850s, while in the Duck Creek area (around the lower part of present day Rawene Road) there was Hugh McCrum and family, who had lived there since at least 1857. Creamer also recalled a Mr. Beadney (actually William Bradney), who lived on the Birkenhead side of Duck Creek and later had a brickworks at Sulphur Beach.

Not mentioned in reports of his talk was Major Collings de Jersey Grut, his wife and three children. The Grut family arrived in 1856 and purchased land in what was Duck Creek (and is now Chelsea). They were ultimately unsuccessful at farming in the area and moved to Orewa around 1865. Grut leased land he also owned on Birkenhead Point to Edward Falconer Tizard from 22 February 1860 and then sold it to them on 27 September 1861. The Tizard family was the first to live on Birkenhead Point, and has Tizard Road named after them. In the early 1900s, Tizard subdivided the area around

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Brassey Road. Brassey was the maiden name of Tizard’s wife.

Orchardist Henry James Hawkins and family lived on what is now Glenfield Road from the early 1850s. Hawkins also established an orchard near Soldiers Bay in that period. The Creamers lived at Zion Hill, while the Reid brothers (John and James), who lived with their sister Mrs Cooke on Little Shoal Bay, were the first to run a local ferry service to and from the city. Birkenhead was subdivided and villa sites promoted from 1863.

In the Northcote area, John Brady lived adjacent to a Mr. Hall, along with a Mrs Clout, Philip Tarry and family, and Philip Callan and family. Callan was a brickmaker who lived in a little brick house and built a hotel made from bricks on Northcote Point. The Callans had lived in the Northcote area since at least 1843 and also owned land in the Glenfield area. In 1861 Philip Callan gave three acres for the Catholic cemetery at the top of Pupuke Road, while Patrick (Paddy) Heath had bought land in the area in the Ocean View Road area in 1851 and 1853, and also farmed in what is now the Exmouth Road area.

Brickmaking and horticulture were the main occupations of Birkenhead and Northcote residents in the 1850s and 1860s, although Tizard went on to work for the Customs Department. However, more and more Birkenhead and Northcote Point residents became commuters, using the improving ferry service with the city, rather than being farmers on the land. Nevertheless, it wasn’t until the 1880s that there were more residents in Birkenhead than in Northcote. The building and operation of the Chelsea Sugar Refinery then made a significant difference to the spread of population in the area.

By David Verran

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE: NEW ZEALAND SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Takapuna office reception area.

Prime space in the heart of Takapuna.

Office a perfect fit with the Shore

New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty North Shore office located in the heart of Takapuna

Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Browns Real Estate Limited (licensed under the REAA 2008) MREINZ.

With a plethora of beautiful designer clifftop and seaside residences from Devonport up through the gorgeous East Coast Bays to Torbay, the Sotheby’s International Realty brand of excellence, international reach and marketing strength is perceived as the perfect fit for sellers and buyers of luxury real estate.

With sales regularly over $5,000,000 and several residential transactions recently well in excess of $20,000,000 there is an increasing demand for luxury real estate in the North Shore region, and New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Takapuna is the only truly international brand that is universally recognised and accepted by the globally affluent.

The company's North Shore team has grown significantly and has high calibre, locally respected and knowledgeable Sales Associates who have the expertise and connections to achieve the premium result your home deserves. This, combined with 950 offices and 22,000 Sales Associates worldwide, with access to the number one luxury property web portal www.sir.com will lift the profile of your home above and beyond the competition to guarantee the best possible outcome every time.

New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Takapuna office, 159 Hurstmere Road T +64 9 358 4142

THE POWER OF AUCTION Let Shane and the team at New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty take care of your number one asset. The below results of a recent auction sale speak for themselves.

• Over 117 groups through the property • In excess of 7,218 national and international online viewings • Four active bidders • Nine cash offers to purchase on the day • Property sold under the hammer for over $5 million Talk to Shane about how to achieve the result your property deserves.

Shane Cortese Sales Associate and National Auctioneer +64 21 555 991 | shane.cortese@nzsir.com | nzsothebysrealty.com

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218A Lake Road, Hauraki Waterfront Apartment - Best in Class Beautifully crafted, this bespoke seaside apartment has just been completed and is now offered for immediate purchase. Just one of two and with no body corporate fees, this outstanding north facing home sits comfortably within its stunning coastal surrounds and offers exceptional seaside views, with private beach access that is increasingly hard to come by. Exquisitely fitted with only the best of materials, the designer kitchen with four Miele ovens and scullery is impressive and is beautifully complimented with the open plan living and dining areas, all designed to encompass the sensational sea vista that this coveted coastline is known for.

Showcasing four double bedrooms, two with private ensuites and two with an adjourning ensuite, all rooms and bathrooms take advantage of the sweeping sea views and the master bath, offers the ultimate atmosphere to relax and unwind and take in the exceptional position.

The private elevator connects both levels, the triple car garaging ensures ample space for cars and boats and there is even a motorised turning circle to ensure ease of access.

This is a must see property, one of Takapuna’s finest.

VIEW: nzsothebysrealty.com/NSH11044 PRUDENCE FOSTER: M 027 486 7783 prudence.foster@nzsir.com KURT PIPER: M 021 137 6450 kurt.piper@nzsir.com

33 Kitchener Road, Takapuna The Ultimate Retreat at the Water’s Edge Grandstand water views across the Hauraki Gulf to the outer islands are spectacular and engaging from nearly every room of this contemporary masterpiece.

Elevated over three levels (with a lift) to capture the extensive sea views and situated on 1,249 sq m (approx.) of freehold land, this six year old home has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and multiple living areas. Designed by award winning architectural designer Mark McLeay, the combination of solid construction, function and Scandinavian is apparent as you walk through this sun filled home. At the heart of the home is the stunning chef’s kitchen, designed and crafted by the famous de Bruin Judge Furniture (as are the bathrooms) and features a very large, fully equipped scullery. Adjoining is an informal family dining area that extends to a large central courtyard, designed for entertaining and alfresco dinning with outdoor fire and built-in BBQ. Located on the golden mile between Milford and Takapuna with all amenities nearby, just an easy stroll in either direction, the location speaks for itself. This is a special bespoke waterfront residence in one of the very best positions available on Auckland’s North Shore.

VIEW: nzsothebysrealty.com/NSH11043 KURT PIPER: M 021 137 6450 kurt.piper@nzsir.com PRUDENCE FOSTER: M 027 486 7783 prudence.foster@nzsir.com

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RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE: NEW ZEALAND SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Sotheby’s agent supports local art gallery Kurt Piper from New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to sponsor Flagstaff Gallery’s 25th anniversary.

Born and raised in Devonport, Kurt has a proven sales record in the North Shore residential market, and is greatly respected by his colleagues, customers and clients alike.

Kurt works across all areas of the residential market and in particular is carving out a name at the higher end of the luxury real estate market. He has extensive knowledge of subdivision, new builds and current council zoning regulations, and works with developers, council and valuers to ensure that you get the best advice.

Flagstaff Gallery is celebrating its 25th year. Established in 1993, it is a contemporary art gallery based in Devonport. Its celebratory show, "twenty five”, opens on 23 August and is a group exhibition showcasing new works from 40 artists.

There is no doubt that art galleries would not be able to exist without the support they receive from their community. Local support is really important and Devonport and the wider Auckland community have been amazing!

Present Flagstaff owners Cary and Doug Cochrane purchased the gallery in September 2015 and have since refurbished the space, bringing with it a wave of new artists, ideas and energy. This exhibition is an opportunity to tell a new story within the context of a long history in Devonport.

“Inspiring young minds, making art accessible and relevant to contemporary viewers and maintaining the art culture in Devonport, which is part of its heritage, is really important to us,” they say.

“There is no doubt that art galleries would not be able to exist without the support they receive from their community.

Local support is really important and Devonport and the wider Auckland community have been amazing!”

Flagstaff Gallery currently represents over 60 artists and is a friendly, relaxed space in which to view New Zealand art. The range of works on display is constantly changing so there is always something new and interesting for visitors to enjoy.

"Visiting an art gallery can be stimulating, thought provoking and interesting, but above all should be fun for visitors of all ages and backgrounds," say Cary and Doug. "Anyone who visits will be made welcome. Our gallery is for everyone!"

Kurt Piper is sponsoring the 24th anniversary exhibition at Devonport's Flagstaff Gallery.

Cary and Doug Cochrane.

Flagstaff Gallery anniversary exhibition, twentyfive, 30 Victoria Rd, Devonport Opens 23 August 2018 Sponsored by Kurt Piper, New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty.

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The Channel Crossword

Set locally by Mãyã, especially for Channel each month. No. 39 Solution to last month's crossword

This month's crossword will also be uploaded to the creator’s blog at: channelcrossword.wordpress.com There, Mãyã will kindly attempt to answer any questions or comments that may arise from the crosswords each month.

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Delivery service located on - and by - the Downs? (3)

17 See 24 Down

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Half of high cost covers a film production - that's novel (6,4)

20 Employers of Wellington Valley alarm

clocks? (8)

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Container: one covered in wool's rare (4)

10 Dead landlord can be depressing (6) 11

Angelina without that is stuffing chips and beans (8)

12 Expensive clothing makes you go faster (4,4)

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19 There's a place and time for an insect (6)

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Miriama Kamo presenting current affairs every day? It'll never happen (1,5,2,7)

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Refereeing - let me think - raider getting gin for tonic (8)

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Orc, Yoda and Loch Ness monster? In America it would be High (9,6)

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Tell, for example, about selenium headed scientist (10)

10 A note from Homer Simpson? (3) 23 Get bronze for entry with a type of cooking 13 Lovers a Martian? So alien! (10) (8) 16 Stood our ground in the countryside (8) 24 Evil, holding a measure of acidity, and

unknown - could it be the Riddler? (6)

26 24 17 14 4, for example, close to swallowing

sailor (4)

18 Jack and Mitch regularly backed into a

close relative of 24 17 14 4 (7) 21 Engross alumni with female addition (6)

14 See 24 Down

27 Melt - dive less, or melt again (10)

15 Monsoon issue for a Spice Girl? (7)

28/22 Enterprise prefix admitted by relations for 24/17/14/4 Bundle Endora gathered for a raven?

county (6)

Ay! ("Bewitched") (4,2,5,6,7)

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