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NEW BUSINESS: REGAL DRYCLEANERS, SHORE CITY

Keep dry (cleaning) this summer We love to see new businesses popping up on the Shore.

This month we profile one that has just landed at Shore City in Takapuna. Channel chatted to the good people at Regal Drycleaners to find out more about their move into the mall...

These are exciting times for Regal Drycleaners, can you tell us why you have chosen to move into Shore City?

We have had our eye on the Shore for a long time. We are lucky enough to have customers who cross the bridge regularly to visit us, but we wanted to make drycleaning a convenient and pain freeexperience for all our North Shore customers so we decided to bring the service to them!

We have heard our customers voice the need for our expertise and knowledge on the Shore and finally have found a place where we will fit in perfectly.

Last year we introduced our online pickup and delivery service Regal Direct, but we know that our customers come to us for all kinds of help and advice, so as soon as the right space came up, we had to grab it.

How does Regal set itself apart from other similar businesses?

Our whole Regal brand is based on trust and care. It’s important to us that when our customers leave their garments with us, they have peace of mind that they are in experienced capable hands. We care about looking after delicate and complex designerwear. We care about our customers and the service they receive. We also care about the environment, sustainable fashion, and how we can help.

We’ve been caring for New Zealand’s garments for upwards of 20 years and have specialists who have been with us just as long! We strive to be the place people bring their valuable garments for our expertise, knowing we care about their garments as much as they do.

How does the business take into account sustainability and chemicals in this eco-conscious age?

There is a perception when it comes to drycleaners of an association with harsh chemicals and wastage. We have spent a lot of time trying to create a sustainable solution and challenging the status quo of most New Zealand drycleaners. We choose to use eco-friendly products, which are gentler on clothes and the environment. We care about being at the forefront of this technology so that our customers can feel comfortable knowing the service is kind to their clothes, and kind to our planet. We use biodegradable film and encourage

customers to recycle all of their coat hangers, garment bags and even safety pins!

We also recently started the initiative “The Care Label That Cares” alongside Dove Hospice. We love the idea of our customers being able to drop off garments they don’t need or wear anymore, knowing they can be given a whole new life while also giving to a Meet Shore local Emilie at Regal Drycleaners. great cause. Apparently a woman, on average, will wear a garment just seven times before it’s forgotten about. Garments brought into us are restored at no charge and donated to Dove Hospice to find their new home, rather than living in your closet indefinitely, or ending up in a landfill.

Which services are you offering, and what do you expect to be your most popular?

We offer a long list of services, and we are constantly researching alongside our partner drycleaners in the USA to stay at the forefront of service and drycleaning technology. Some of the most popular are our restorative services, which are great for taking old favourites and restoring them to a better condition or making them last that bit longer.

These include our whitening service for garments that have dulled or yellowed with age, colour enrichment for silks that have faded over time, or softening treatments for garments that might have been washed at home by accident, because it does happen! Our handfinished Couture Care service for delicate garments, our museum quality bridal preservation service, and specialist leather cleaning are also favourites with our customers.

Channel readers should come and visit you in Shore City because…

We’re ready to be their local. We have our lovely Emilie (pictured) who is a North Shore native and can’t wait to meet all our new customers.

We are relentless about providing top quality, service and convenience, and can’t wait to get to know our Shore regulars!

one less reason to cross the harbour bridge...

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CHANNEL MAGAZINE COMMUNITY CALENDAR

December 2018 / January 2019 This Channel Community Calendar is published monthly for community events.

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

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Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Highlife New Years Eve, 31 The Wharf, Northcote, 6pm New Year's Eve Party - Midnite Special, Dairy Flat Community Hall, Dairy Flat, 8pm

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Te Rerenga, The PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna. Until 6 Dec 10:00am & 1pm Mairangi Arts Centre Student Showcase continues until 16 December

Summer Fun Preschool Play, Windsor Reserve, Devonport, 9.30-11am. Also 11 Dec. Resumes 8 Jan 19 Summer Fun Pre-School Play, Lake House Arts Centre, Takapuna, 10am-12pm. Also 22 Jan 19 Harcourts Cooper & Co Beach Series, Takapuna Beach, 5pm.

Every Tuesday.

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Summer Fun Pre-School Play, Kennedy Park, Castor Bay, 10am.

Also 15 Jan New Zealand Tennis Championships, Albany Tennis Park, Oteha Valley Road, 10am. Until 16 Dec. Twilight Social Beach Volley League, Harbour Beach Volleyball Centre, Mairangi Bay, 6pm

Summer Fun Pre-School Play, Jutland Road Reserve, Hauraki, 10am. Also 14 Jan. A Very Merry Kiwimas, The PumpHouse Theatre10.30am.

Until 22 Dec (10.30 & 6.30pm).

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Summer Fun Pre-School Play, Seine Rd Reserve, Forrest Hill, 10am. Also 21 Jan.

Christmas Eve

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Summer Fun Pre-School Play, Milford Reserve, 10am-12pm Morning Melodies: The Royal New Zealand Navy Band, Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

January 1-6 Summer Fun Pre-school play, Sylvan park, Castor Bay Reserve. Dates & times Takapuna North Community Trust

End of the Golden Weather, Takapuna Beach Reserve, 10.30-11.30am.

Free – Koha to OXFAM

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Santa in residence at Shore City, Takapuna, 10am-1pm

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Composting Workshop with The Compost Collective, East Coast Bays Library, Browns Bay, 10.30am Mad Hatter's Tea Party, Bruce Mason Centre, 11am. Also 20 @ 11am; 21,22 @ 11am & 7pm; 23 Dec @ 11am & 6pm

25 Boxing Day

January 7-13 A Shakespeare Sampler, workshop for teenagers, The PumpHouse Theatre, 9am-3pm. Until 11 Jan

Summer Fun Families in Parks, Milford Reserve, 11 Jan, 3.30-6pm. Also 25 Jan Auckland Shakespeare in the Park, Henry V/ Twelfth Night, PumpHouse Amphitheatre, 7.30pm. Until 9 Feb

Devonport JETS Run, Navy Museum, Devonport, 6-7pm.

Also 12 Dec. Resumes 23 Jan 19 The Great NZ Santa Run/Walk, Albany Lakes Civic Park, 6.30pm.

Also at The Strand Takapuna, Thu 6 Dec Paint and Wine Night - The Wharf, The Elephant Wrestler, Takapuna, 7-9pm

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Summer Fun Preschool Play, 6 Bayswater Park, 9.30-11am.

Also 13 Dec. Resumes 10 Jan 19 Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, Torbay Community Hall, 7.30pm.

Matinees 2pm Sat/Sun. Until 16 Dec.

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Santa in residence at Shore City, Takapuna, 10am-1pm

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A Christmas Carol, The PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna, 8pm. Also 21 Dec. RoseTalks Kids Book Readings, The Rose Centre, Belmont, 11am and 21st, 11am.

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Happy Holidays!

January 14-20

January 21-31

Takapuna Beach Summer Days Festival, Takapuna Beach, Sat 19 Jan, 11am

Mairangi Arts Centre, Kids’ School Holiday Programme, 10am-3pm daily from 21-25 January

Harcourts Cooper & Co Albany Lakes Summer Series, Albany Lakes Civic Park, Sunday 20 Jan, 7.30am

Junior World Cricket Series, Devonport Peninsula, 21-23rd January

Mairangi Arts Centre, Kids’ School Holiday Programme, 10am-3pm daily from January

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Creative Thinking For A Changing World Meri Kirihimete! We wish you a festive, happy and safe holiday. Watch for our upcoming “Our Changing World” public lecture series. See you in 2019! www.massey.ac.nz/cohss

Friday

Toy Library, Plunket, Mairangi Bay, 7 9:30am. Also 8, 9,14-16 Dec Beach Polo, Takapuna Beach, 1.309pm My Name is Rachel Corrie, PumpHouse Theatre. Until 9 Dec Sir Percival and the Quest for the Holy Grail, TheatreWorks, Recreation Drive, Birkenhead, 7–9pm. Till 15 Dec The Rocky Horror Picture Show live, The Vic, Devonport, 8pm

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The Nutcracker, Royal New Zealand Ballet, Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm. Also 15 Dec, 1.30 & 7.30pm.

Probus Club of Milford, Milford 21 Baptist Church, 3 Dodson Avenue from 10am-12pm. New members welcome Bollywood Extravaganza, The Rose Centre, Belmont,5pm. After party 7pm.

Russian New Year Concert, The Rose Centre, Belmont, 7pm

Saturday

Sunday

I Love Takapuna Christmas 1 Carnival, Hurstmere Green, Takapuna, 11am Women's Street Smart – two-day self defence workshop, Massey University Albany Campus, 10am.

Also Sun 2 Dec Christmas Tree Showcase, Barfoot & Thompson Netball Centre, Northcote Rd, Takapuna. Until 7 Dec

Devonport Ethical Market, 2 Devonport Community House, 10am-3pm Devonport Lions Santa Parade and Christmas Festival, Windsor Reserve, 11am-3pm North Shore Brass Christmas Cabaret, Spencer on Byron Hotel, 2.30pm.

North Shore Accordion Orchestra, The Rose Centre Belmont, 6pm

Hinemoa Summer Street Party, 8 Birkenhead, 9am - 12pm Round North Head Classic Swim, Windsor Reserve, Devonport, 9.20am Oriental Night Show, The Rose Centre, Belmont, 6-8pm An Evening with Mozart (Amalia Hall, violin), Tindall Auditorium, Rosmini College, 7pm Willy De Wit & David Downs: For A Limited Time, The Vic, Devonport, 8pm 3rd National Symposium of Tertiary Japanese Language Education in NZ, Massey University, Auckland Registration required. Contact p.a.shino@massey.ac.nz

Devonport Craft and Fine Food 9 market, Harmony Hall, 10am Devonstock Music Festival, Windsor Reserve, Devonport, 2pm Summer in the Bays picnic, Waiake, 4-6pm North Shore Country Music Club Sunnynook Hall, Sunnynook, 7pm 3rd National Symposium of Tertiary Japanese Language Education in NZ, Massey University, Auckland Registration required.Contact p.a.shino@massey.ac.nz

Birkenhead Artisan Market, 15 Birkenhead Primary School, 9am.

Community Christmas Carols, The Pumphouse Amphitheatre, 5-6.30pm North Shore Artists, Exhibition & sale, Senior Citizens Hall, Milford,10am-4pm Okura Hall Markets, Okura Community Centre, 10am A Very Merry Kiwimas, The PumpHouse Theatre, 10.30am & 6.30pm

Torbay Snorkel Day, Waiake 16 Beach, Torbay, 11am Feed4all charity fundraiser, Mainly Dance Studios, 48c Lake Rd, Northcote 12-3pm Coatesville Market, Coatesville Settlers Hall, Coatesville, 2pm

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Advance notice February Glenfield SeniorNet Open Day Monday 1st February 10-2, 5 Mayfield Rd, Glenfield. Free entry

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Every Saturday Browns Bay Laughter Club, Browns Bay Community Centre, 9am

Every Sunday Takapuna Sunday Market, 6-12pm Browns Bay Sunday Market, 7am12pm. Every Sunday until 23 Dec

Outdoor Body Balance classes, Northern Beach Reserve, Takapuna, 10am. Until 23 Dec; resume 13 Jan

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CONTENTS COVER FEATURES

TAKAPUNA BEACH

58 Goodside at Smales Farm

32 Views from the Beach with TBBA

82 Outdoor Living 90 Interview with David Downs 98 Festive Book Guide

BROWNS BAY AND THE BAYS 93 Browns Bay News

DEVONPORT 88 Devonport News

FEATURES 35 Shop the Shore 72

Me and My Dog

78 Interview with Fran Stafford

MILFORD

80 My Shore Life

ARTS

85 I Love My Sport

24 The Vic 25 The PumpHouse 25 The Rose Centre 114 Lake House Arts 117 Northart

135 Channel Youth 137 The Healthy Channel: John Appleton 162 Gundry's Grumbles 164 North Shore History with David Verran 168 The Channel Crossword

OUT & ABOUT 02 Community Calendar 07 Out & About on the Shore

EATING OUT 26 Eating Out: Ola Poke 27

Eating Out Guide

28 Eating Out: The Elephant Wrestler

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106 Milford News

EDUCATION 118 120 121 122 123 124 126 128 130 132 134

Massey University Long Bay College Academy for Gifted Education Takapuna Grammar Carmel College Rosmini College Kristin School Rangitoto College Westlake Boys' High School Westlake Girls' High School Albany Senior High

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FROM THE EDITOR

Janet Marshall

The Channel Magazine Team: Christine Young, Heather Barker Vermeer, Aidan Bennett, Crystal Sharp, Nikki Davidson.

So bring on summer!

And that’s it. 2018 - done.

It’s been a crazy old year out there in the world, that’s for sure. But here at Channel, we leave the year behind in a bright place. (And we’re already a bit giddy about 2019.)

We’ve had one of best years yet here at Channel, with the magazine growing from 25,000 to over 36,000 monthly copies, extending up as far as Long Bay. The magazine continues to fly in the face of print media trends, proving month after month to be a successful formula for local shopkeepers to promote local shopping, for local experts to share their knowledge, and for us local people to tell other local people’s stories, celebrating life together on the Shore.

Here are some notes taken from our team’s 2018 Channel highlights reel…

“Since joining the Channel team in May, I have quickly realised it’s all about the people.

A highlight for me was the Benefitz 30 year celebration in June, when I immediately felt part of a family. I have loved liaising with my own wonderful clients and interviewees, many of whom have become friends! I really admire the way they share community spirit.” - Nikki

"I always love hearing people’s positive feedback about the design of the magazine, whether it’s a member of the public’s comments about the latest cover, or an advertiser who loves how their content has turned out. Design is my passion, so it brings a smile to my face to hear those comments, and know I’ve contributed something towards this wonderful community magazine.” - Crystal “The opportunity to tell the stories of the people and their successes that give the North Shore its particular personality; and trying each month to recreate in words the essence of what it is that makes the North Shore special and such a great place to live and work.” - Christine I’m grateful for the brilliant bunch of people we liaise with to put this magazine out each month. So many ‘good sorts’ who make work enjoyable and rewarding; from the business owners to the school staff, the community coordinators to the councillors. It’s a pleasure to be in contact with so many people contributing to our community and making this the amazing place to live that it is.

Enjoy your summer on the Shore.

- Heather

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CHANNEL MAGAZINE is published monthly (on the first Friday of the month) by Benefitz, PO Box 33-1630, Takapuna.

09 477 4700, www.benefitz.co.nz. The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily the views of the publishers. For further details on the magazine visit www.channelmag.co.nz or contact one of our team detailed above.

The entire content of this publication is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means – electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise – without the prior permission, in writing, of the copyright owner. Colour transparencies & manuscripts submitted are sent at the owner’s risk; neither the publisher nor its agents accept any responsibility for loss or damage. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication, the publisher can accept no liability for any inaccuracies that may occur.

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2018 AIMES AWARDS GALA DINNER The annual AIMES Awards Gala Dinner was held at the Bruce Mason Centre in Takapuna on Saturday October 27th. This is a gala night when over 400 people put on their very best to celebrate excellence achieved by our young people of the region. The acronym AIMES stands for Arts, Innovation, Music, Education, Sport, Service to the Community. 2018 was the 23rd year that the North Harbour Club and Charitable Trust has staged these awards. Since the first year, 1995, the organisation has provided awards with grants worth in excess of $2.2 million. This year, close to $200,000 in grants were given to 23 young people aged between 10 and 25. The AIMES Supreme Award went to Sharndre Kushor who co-founded Crimson Education in 2013. She has played a key part in taking the small Auckland-based start-up to a $230 million global education company that operates in 25 countries. The Channel Magazine camera was there to capture the glitz and glamour on the red carpet.

Barbara Collie, Jan Ward, Linda Dines, Janette Wylie.

Chris Jones, Kurt Piper, Shane Cortese.

Marcus Kohn-Taylor, David Gunn, John Cobb, John Berry.

Sue Kohn-Taylor, Gaynor Hockin, Joanna Cobb.

Joe Bergin, Jenn McKenzie, Richard Hills, Heather Barker Vermeer.

Hartley and Maree Atkinson, Peter Menzies.

Cath McLeod, Ann Old, Winston Kidd, David Old, Adrian Donald.

Sue and Ken Noble, Ngaio Merrick.

Catherine Lamb, Blair McPheat, Simon Lamb.

Hugh Stedman, Ray Welson, Alan Collie, Kerry Dines, Don Galbraith and David Delamare.

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OUT & ABOUT ON THE SHORE

GRANDPARENTS’ DAY AT THE POYNTON The Poynton Retirement Village in Shakespeare Road held its first annual Grandparents' Day on Sunday October 28th. This was a nationwide initiative in Metlifecare’s 24 villages throughout the country. It was a splendid family day at The Poynton with grandchildren joining their parents and grandparents in a fun day (10am until 3pm) of croquet, petanque, face painting, goody bags, special treats and balloon sculpturing. There was a magician on hand to entertain the young and not-so-young folk and Mr Whippy was there as well to provide the ice cream treats. A fun day was had by all. The Channel Magazine crew were in the thick of the action! There were also tours of the village throughout the day, so visitors could see first-hand the lifestyle the residents and their families enjoy.

Anne and Violet Smith, Riley and John Soppert.

Sandra Lea, Sky Duncan, Savannah Vanderkolk.

Cole and Nashira Arblaster, Christopher Wardle, Lillian Bennett, Grant Wardle.

Carissa and Ryan Billington, Nicole Jorgensen, Zoe Schnuriger.

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OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS: DESIGN CONCEPTS

Outdoor furniture designed to last Buying outdoor furniture, especially in New Zealand where the climate is harsh and the sun severe, can be difficult.

Design Concepts was established in 2015 to fill the gap in the outdoor furniture market between chain stores selling “throwaway” items (designed for the moment but don’t last) and expensive, highend design stores.

Design Concepts’ founder Richard Lee says, “Our aim from the outset was to curate collections of beautiful outdoor furniture for all New Zealanders – providing high quality furniture that rivals the design stores’, but without the price tag. While quality does cost more, it doesn’t need to be out of reach. Our offering is specifically designed to provide premium furniture built and designed to last in New Zealand conditions, without the price tag.”

He says there are a few key things to look out for when designing your outdoor space, and these all relate to quality and finish of the materials. While it’s easy to be swayed by a low price tag, purchasing cheap furniture manufactured and designed overseas in less than satisfactory conditions isn’t generally going to be fit for purpose. While it may look great for a few months, chances are those lovely cushions will fade in just one season, and the framing will degrade to the point where it ends up in landfill, he says.

Design Concepts is run by a Kiwi family, he adds. “We are proud of our brand and collections. We design and supply the best furniture and accessories for local outdoor spaces. Our collections represent quality pieces that will last, made with premium materials, while maintaining design superiority.”

He offers some tips on buying outdoor furniture that will last – and suit your situation: The first step to creating a stunning alfresco area is logistics: what will fit, in what configuration. Then it’s time to decide the style of furniture and settings. From here, Richard breaks decisions down into the Three Fs (Frame, Fabric and Foam), each of which is critical to ensuring you buy pieces that are fit for purpose.

Frame Outdoor furniture framing should be able to withstand all the elements. To this end, Design Concepts’ furniture is crafted with the highest quality materials guaranteed to last in the outdoors yearround and for years into the future.

Aluminium is one of the best materials for outdoor use due to its durability. It stands the test of time and will not rust. Design Concepts also uses marine-grade stainless steel in some of its framing. Some cheaper stainless grades rust over time. The best way to tell if you are buying quality stainless furniture is to hold a magnet to it. It should not stick. If it does, steer clear as this indicates a low-grade material.

Design Concepts provide quality outdoor settings that look great and last for years.

Wood is another component of Design Concepts’ collections.

Hardwood is always the preference for quality outdoor furniture as it is unlikely to warp over time. Outdoor furniture is commonly made with hardwoods including kwila, jarrah and rosewood, but teak is far superior to these, and is one of Design Concepts’ mainstays. Teak has minimal movement and thrives in harsh climatic conditions, easily withstanding year upon year of continued exposure to the elements.

Fabric There are countless inexpensive fabric options. Generally, it’s only once the fabric has been purchased and spent a month or two outside that it becomes obvious whether it is quality or not. That’s where knowing the best brands is important. In New Zealand those brands are Sunbrella and Sunproof, which Design Concepts uses for all its collections. Both these fabrics are guaranteed for a minimum of five years in New Zealand against any fading, but generally will last in top condition for much longer.

Foam It’s often easy to be swayed by the low price tag of regular foam, but this is not fit for purpose outdoors. Quick dry foam, which is used in all Design Concepts’ pieces, provides the same level of comfort but will not hold water. After a heavy downpour, the cushions can be dry enough to sit on after as little as 15 minutes.

Design Concepts are the experts in quality outdoor furniture.

Richard and his team will help you set your outdoor spaces apart, ensuring the furniture looks amazing for years to come.

Design Concepts, 18 Barrys Point Rd, Takapuna 0800 4688 366 www.designconcepts.co.nz, sales@designconcepts.co.nz Open 7 days 10am-4pm

Design Concepts' elegant outdoor furniture is designed to last.

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OUT & ABOUT ON THE SHORE

20TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION AT NORTHART Northart celebrated its 20th anniversary in November with two exhibitions: Twenty (which featured one artist who exhibited in each of Northart’s 20 years), and First Five, an exhibition of works past and present by the five North Shore artists who featured in Northart’s first-ever exhibition. Manager Wendy Harsant has been with Northart since its inception; she says she had great fun curating the two exhibitions.

While it was challenging to pinpoint highlights, she noted the importance of community that has always been part of Northart’s ethos. If numbers attending the exhibitions’ opening were any indication, this is still a major part of what makes Northart such a magnet for artists and art lovers. Here's to the next 20 years...

Amanda Tan, Leon Tan, Naomi Bell.

Belinda Cooke and Freda Brierley.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS GIVE THE PERFECT GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS

WHAT: Earlybird tickets to Auckland Shakespeare in the Park. Two alternating plays – Henry V and Twelfth Night. Professionally performed, genuine Shakespeare.

WHEN: Season starts Saturday, 12 January, 2019 WHERE: Under the stars in the PumpHouse Amphitheatre, Killarney Park, off Manurere Ave, Takapuna ABOUT: Give your family and friends a gift that will transport them into the magical world of theatre. It’s easy. You buy the tickets but recipients can decide what nights they wish to come. Change up to 24 hours before a performance. For tickets purchased by Friday, 21 December you’ll get Earlybird discounts. Save even more by booking both shows at the same time.

BOOKINGS: Ph 489 8360 or book online (www.pumphouse.co.nz) or over the PumpHouse counter Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm; Sat. 9am - 2pm.

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

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END OF YEAR GLAM AT FACETIME A marquee created a summer garden vibe in Mairangi Bay as boutique beauty clinic Facetime held its end of year celebration in style. Champagne and canapĂŠs were served to guests who enjoyed complimentary treatments, including nail art from Facetime's sister business, The Polish Studio next door. Live music, mini makeovers, stalls showcasing skincare products, as well as a prize draw to win a BMW for a weekend, created a fun evening in the sun to celebrate an exciting year for the team, which was recently topped off by being named New Zealand Beauty Salon on the Year.

Jenna Edwards, Tony Ganley, Maree Stanford.

Michael and Melissa Gladding.

Karen Ujdur, Lorelle Chestnut, Emily Durman.

Sally Paterson, Melissa Gladding, Betty and Monica Paterson.

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OUT & ABOUT ON THE SHORE

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE NETWORK BREAKFAST AT REGATTA Guests got a healthy dose of inspiration with their brekky at November's Business Excellence Network (BEN) breakfast in Takapuna. Glorious beach views from Regatta Bar & Eatery were a stunning backdrop to the many words of wisdom shared by dynamic speaker and Shore local, Bruce Cotterill. The businessman-turned-author shared anecdotes from his time as CEO of major companies across Australasia, and tips on business taken from his book, The Best Leaders Don't Shout. A raffle, networking and, of course, coffee made for an uplifting start to the day! The next BEN event - a fundraiser for the North Harbour Club's AIMES Awards - will be held in March.

Jeremy Parsons, Scott Wilson, Robert Colhoun.

Angeline Long, Fiona Antonovich.

Bruce Cotterill.

Anil Krishnan, Craig Horwood, Bob McGuigan, Paul Culley.

Kevin McLean, Greg Wood, Jamie Barr.

Fay Freeman, Olena Sulimoff, Christine Young, Terence Harpur, Andy Ruzich.

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NORTH HARBOUR CLUB'S LEXUS OF NORTH SHORE FOODIE LUNCH Food lovers and sustainability heroes mingled at the 'My Food Passion' charity lunch at the Spencer on Byron on Wednesday 14th November. At the event, proudly sponsored by Lexus of North Shore, guests were treated to a delicious three-course seasonal lunch while listening to inspiring speakers from the food world. Well-known personality Annabelle White entertained in her quick-witted style.

Little Bird Organics creator Megan May shared her passion for helping make New Zealand healthier, while Good For founder James Denton encouraged circular economy shopping and reducing waste. 2018 North Harbour Club AIMES Award winner Sharndre Kushor also added to the quality of speakers by answering questions about her Crimson Education entity. A live auction was highlighted by a private dining experience for 10 with chef Ben Bayly, while a silent auction table and raffles contributed to proceeds to help young people through the AIMES Awards programme.

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CONTINENTAL CARS BMW X5 LAUNCH AT REGATTA Two covered BMW X5s parked inside Regatta Bar & Eatery - and how they got them inside - caused intrigue among guests at the launch night of new model. Mumm champagne flowed and fresh oysters were enjoyed - over 50 dozen oysters went within 45 minutes - before the unveiling of the diesel and petrol versions of the new BMW X5. Dealer Principal of Continental Cars BMW dealership in Takapuna, Geoff Light, shared many of the vehicles' impressive features, introducing a video presentation and highlighting, among other details, the cars' unique crystal gear knob upgrade option. An ice sculpture, prize draw for an X5 for the weekend, and a host of incredible food offerings made for a quality night at the Takapuna beachfront bar and restaurant.

Tony Dench, Terence Harpur, Aidan Bennett, Blake Douglas.

Lance Roskilly, Jody Milham.

Bridget Booker, Leanne Lovrich, Michael Selak.

Karol Abrasowicz-Madej, Geoff Light, Wendy Jefferson.

Andy Ruzich, Terence Harpur, Jeff Griffin.

Nick Cui, Justeel Shen, Gino Tjandra.

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KINGS OF THE GYM OPENING AT THE PUMPHOUSE Tadpole Productions presented their opening night performance of the play 'Kings of the Gym' at The PumpHouse Theatre on Thursday 8th November. Written by award-winning playwright Dave Armstrong, 'Kings' is an hilarious, and sometimes politically incorrect, comedy about a dysfunctional group of teachers trying to work together with their conflicting ideas about education. Guests from the performance industry, along with local theatre lovers and supporters, were treated to Karen Murrell gift bags, and after the show there was the chance to enjoy some supper and mingle with the talented cast.

Tom Boyd, Marc Dudley, Margaret and Stephen Tindall.

Darien Takle, Emma Poyner, Jodie Dorday.

Louise Wallace, Valeria Davis, Alexander Walker, Paul Glover.

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FRONTING UP FOR HARBOUR HOSPICE North Harbour Hospice held its Front UP challenge recently, with 10 teams of up to four entering to help raise funds for free Hospice care on the North Shore.

With a theme of ‘living life to the fullest’, each team completed secret challenges focusing on three key aspects: wellbeing (living every moment), sustainability (small steps towards a better New Zealand) and community (the North Shore.

The event started from the Vodafone Innov8 building at Smales Farm, and took competitors around the Shore and back. The teams, together with event sponsors, raised more than $29,000.

Cheyney McDonnell, Rhys McDonnell, Laura McDonnell, Rhian O'Callaghan.

Ella Morton, Tracy Morton, Richard Orsbourn, Sagar Thacker.

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NZ SCULPTURE ONSHORE 2018 AT FORT TAKAPUNA Artists, sponsors, funders, volunteers and members of the public joined NZ Sculpture OnShore organisers and staff, and representatives from New Zealand Women’s Refuge at the gala opening of the 2018 NZ Sculpture OnShore exhibition at Fort Takapuna. Guests at the November 2nd launch of the 12th biennial exhibition, the country’s largest and longest-standing outdoor sculpture exhibition, made the most of a fine (but windy) opening night to take in the full scope of the works. Proceeds from the sales go to New Zealand Women’s Refuge to assist with linen packs, refurbishment of the refuges, purchase of whiteware or furniture, and a counselling fund.

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Gavin Busch, Christine and Graham Rowe.

Peter Alley, Shelley and Ed Chignell, Joe and Sherie Kemp.

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INVITATION TO EXPLORE NORTH SHORE The Devonport, Takapuna and Milford Business Associations combined to host a function to launch Explore North Shore in mid-November, and to invite local businesses to join them in this initiative. Explore North Shore is perhaps a unique example of business associations working together to build the profile of their areas and to attract visitors and shoppers to the area – in this case also the Devonport Takapuna Local Board area. With support from the Local Board and ATEED, the three associations have developed the new brand, that focuses on the beaches, shopping and lifestyle of the North Shore, and is aimed at attracting more tourists and daytrippers to the Shore.

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EXPLORE NORTH SHORE NEWS

North Shore Tourism Venture Launches In a first of its kind venture, three Business Associations on the North Shore of Auckland have banded together to form a new tourism initiative, Explore North Shore. This is designed to promote economic growth in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area. Explore North Shore incorporates Takapuna, Devonport and Milford and focuses on the treasures the Shore offers of ‘Beaches, Lifestyle and Shopping.’

After many months of planning and development, Explore North Shore was officially launched at Takapuna’s Regatta Bar and Eatery on Thursday 8 November, with many stakeholders and VIPs attending. “It has been a few years in the making, but we are underway now thanks to the funding support of the DevonportTakapuna Local Board and ATEED”, said Murray Hill, Manager of Milford Business Association.

… we want to capture the hearts and minds of those who aspire to experience all that we have to offer.

The Benefitz Account Management, Design, Web Development and Print teams all played important parts in helping to bring this all to reality. We are proud of the end result of all these efforts.”

The February issue of Channel Magazine will include an Explore North Shore feature. For more information on this contact the Channel Magazine team: Heather Barker Vermeer, 027 808 1424, heather@channelmag.co.nz Christine Young, 021 765 981, christine@channelmag.co.nz Nikki Davidson, 021 453 534, nikki@channelmag.co.nz Aidan Bennett, 021 500 997, aidan@benefitz.co.nz

The Explore North Shore team is confident it can help raise the profile of Auckland’s North Shore. “Over the past few years, the area has experienced 0.1% and 3.4% growth in 2017/2018 respectively. We think Explore North Shore can build on that,” says Toni van Tonder, Devonport Business Association Manager.

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"The Developers Own" Spectacular Near New Home 19B HART ROAD, TAKAPUNA Located a short walk from both Hauraki and Takapuna shops, excellent local schooling as well as Takapuna Beach, this near new 275m² home built by QPC Build Group and designed by Archoffice, is a spectacular example of low maintenance, lock up and leave living at exceptional value for money.

Kept for the developer's personal use, 19B Hart Road is situated at the end of the drive offering complete privacy, ideal for either professional couples,downsizers or a family wanting a new edgy home with all the trimmings. Offering a total of four bedrooms plus an office, the home is designed extremely well and is incredibly easy to live in. The master suite offers

a large walk-in wardrobe and ensuite with huge walk-in shower. Architecturally striking yet practical with the use of aluminium privacy screens, concrete floors, bagged brick and vertical cedar, the home is designed offering two ground floor living areas flowing seamlessly to level gardens - a superb way to live and entertain.

The home offers fully ducted air-conditioning and heating system, two exquisite bathrooms with underfloor heating, a very highly spec'd kitchen with stone tops, backlit LED lighting, excellent storage and integrated fridge and freezer units.

This property is a true example of quality design combined with quality construction.

Andrew Dorreen / Precision Real Estate Ltd MREINZ Licenced under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 Email: andrew@precision.net.nz / Phone: 021 747 334 / www.precision.net.nz / www.andrewdorreen.com

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Golden Mile Do Up Or Demolish 292 HURSTMERE ROAD, TAKAPUNA Located on the Golden Mile across the road from Minnehaha Avenue and access to Thorne Bay Beach, lies a largely original 3 bedroom bungalow with options galore!

Either renovate, live in as is, rent and land bank or remove and build either one or two dwellings.

Zoned mixed housing suburban and offering 675m² of prime lakeside land, it is an ideal spot to enjoy what this location has to offer, whilst enjoying lake views from the first level.

• 675m² of land offering; space, privacy and options to demolish and build two homes.

• 3 bedroom home in original condition with a second (not legal) granny flat downstairs.

• Golden mile location with Takapuna shops and beach a short stroll, or Milford shops and Mall a short walk in the other direction.

• Exceptional real estate to buy, hold, live in and enjoy or landbank for the future.

This opportunity is not one to be missed.

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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One Of Auckland’s Finest Cliff Front Homes 245 BEACH ROAD, CAMPBELLS BAY Located on over 2,600m² (over half an acre) of land this sensational uncompromised cliff top estate is a true example of unparalleled luxury living without compromise. Boasting nearly 700sqm of floor area, this Cape Cod inspired home offers five luxurious private suites, all en-suited, separate office or sixth bedroom, a heated infinity pool, spa, floodlit tennis court, and private beach access. To say this home offers everything a buyer could possibly want in a home is not overstating the fact. Main living is made up of four/five separate areas, including a fantastic games room with semi kitchenette, billiard table, large seating and traditional wine cellar. A spectacular media room with eight electric reclining leather chairs, surround sound and projector. The kitchen offers a marble bench with Miele / Gaggenau ovens and separate scullery, flowing to a lovely informal dining, lounge area with gas fire. Solid French oak floors graces this area which is fully underfloor heated (as is most of the property).

The views are simply panoramic with the site offering a spectacular wide waterfrontage. A vaulted formal dining area exposes the natural timber ceilings, not unlike Huka Lodge. Flanking this space is a stunning formal lounge with walnut style panelling.

The master suite is spectacular with wrap around decking and views which you would find hard to match in any location along the North Shore coastline.

Key features • 5 en-suited bedrooms plus a separate office or sixth bedroom • Media room with eight reclining chairs, air conditioning and bar area • Large games room with semi kitchenette, lounge, wine cellar • Formal dining with double height ceilings and spectacular views • Formal lounge with walnut cabinetry • Expansive Kitchen with marble bench and scullery • Hinuera stone exterior paving offering breath-taking views • Floodlit tennis court • Infinity pool and spa • Lutron home automation in every room of the house • Private beach access

Andrew Dorreen / Precision Real Estate Ltd MREINZ Licenced under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 Email: andrew@precision.net.nz / Phone: 021 747 334 / www.precision.net.nz / www.andrewdorreen.com

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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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This is an amazing month! Take a look at this...

That’s not how we celebrate Christmas here! Instead, we’ve got some swelteringly-hot shows lined up for you: A Very Merry Kiwimas, 17-22 Dec. What makes a Kiwi Christmas special? Is it the beach? The barbeques? How will Santa cope in the 30-degree heat of a New Zealand summer? Find out in this hilarious family show.

Christmas Carols, 15 Dec. Join us again for Christmas Carols in The PumpHouse Amphitheatre! The PumpHouse Community Choir and North Shore Chorale will be performing everyone’s favourite Christmas songs which the audience can to sing along to.

A Christmas Carol, 20-21 Dec. A performed reading of the classic Christmas fable by Charles Dickens. Follow the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption.

A New Year Thought...

The New Year brings us into one of our favourite seasons at The PumpHouse Amphitheatre – Shakespeare! In light of the recent discourse about the casting of women (or lack thereof) for the 2018/2019 Pop Up Globe season, we would like to mention that your local theatre company, that has been producing Shakespeare for over 20 years, offers an all-inclusive cast.

Regardless of sex, age, race and experience - all are welcome to perform, and we would love for you to support their shows.

This is Shoreside Theatre’s 23rd consecutive year of outdoor Shakespeare in the Park. Huge audiences come back every year because they love it - enjoy the sun sets over the lake and the stars coming out above your heads. Each visit here is extraordinary and thrilling. Shoreside will be bringing Henry V and Twelfth Night for you to feast on, so bring the sunshine, the nibbles, the beverages and come watch them play!

For any students out there, age 12-16 who may find Shakespeare weird/boring/irrelevant, and who have some or no drama background at all, there will be a 3-day workshop on the Bard led by Mags Delaney, The PumpHouse Theatre’s resident drama teacher and self-confessed Shakespeareaholic. Sign up for a fun three-day exploration and performance of his work.

For younger ones, we have a Summer Holiday Drama Programmes running from 14th – 25th January for two weeks of fun and performance in a REAL theatre!

Shakespeare in the Park, 12 Jan - 9 Feb. Henry V and Twelfth Night.

A Shakespeare Sampler Workshop, 9 – 11 Jan. From all of us here at The PumpHouse Theatre, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Cheers, James Bell.

BOOKINGS: 09 489 8360 or pumphouse.co.nz

RoseTalks Kids Book Readings On December 17, 19, 20 & 21 at 11am each day we have totally free kids entertainment. It’s a book reading from a local Kiwi author of one, or sometimes more, of their kids' books. It’ll be amazing. On the Friday, we’ll be featuring a Te Reo Day as well, which will allow kids to enjoy a book in both English and Mãori, a real added value experience!

KOHA ENTRY Auckland Accordian Symphonietta presents “The French Connection” Come and enjoy an hour of accordion splendour with a French theme. This annual event at The Rose Centre is deeply loved and we really appreciate how North Shore Accordian keeps bringing this marvellous event to us year after year. December 2nd, 6pm and it's 100% FREE! Meet the team from Neighbour’s Week Neighbour's Week is an annual event that The Rose Centre will partake in, this is your chance to hear how to make a neighbourhood event come off in your area. Chat freely with the team and get ideas for promotion and event creation. Just show up at 4pm on December 5th.

TAIS Bellydance – Oriental Night Come and enjoy some of New Zealand’s very best belly dancers in a show inspired by the Orient.

Tickets are available at eventfinda.co.nz and it’s 6pm, December 8th. TAIS sells out two shows each year. This year for reasons that you’ll see on the night, it’s one show only, don’t delay!

The Rose Singers present - Carols and Crackers The real deal Christmas concert followed by a meal, and it’s koha only. December 16th at 6.30pm.

Voice Studio “Premiere” invites you to the Russian New Year Concerts From 7pm on the 28th and 29th of December, experience the vibrant Russian culture, including folk songs and cultural performances by Voice Studio Premiere and its junior performance group. Performed entirely in Russian, it’s a delight, with truly aweinspiring voices and costumes. Ticket info: (09) 489 3717 or 022 415 8184 or email: VSPremiere@gmail.com The Rose Centre, School Rd, Belmont 09 445 9900 info@rosecentre.co.nz www.rosecentre.co.nz Facebook @RoseCentre

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EATING OUT ON THE SHORE

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Bright and fresh at Ola Poké Milford is fast becoming a ‘foodie’ destination. The Cambridge Dictionary definition of a foodie is: A person who loves food and is very interested in different types of food. If this is you, Ola Poké needs to be on your list.

Ola Poké is the new kid on the block and walking into the Kitchener Road eatery, the first thing that strikes you is the burst of colour with tropical imagery along one wall. Already you feel there will be fresh, zingy flavours available to satisfy not only your tastebuds, but your inner wellbeing too.

Owner Jay Kim is a long-time hospitality professional. He’s owned restaurants, cafes and sushi bars and is loving the simpler, modern food that he enjoys preparing fresh for his customers. ‘Ola’ means healthy in Hawaiian and Jay himself is the picture of health and youthful energy.

So, what is poké (pronounced pokay)? Poké means “to slice or cut” in Hawaiian and refers to chunks of raw, marinated fish — usually tuna — which is then tossed over rice and topped with vegetables and umami-packed sauces. Very popular in Hawaii, and taking over from sushi bars around the world, this style of meal seems to fit the current growing trend of healthy eating.

Says Jay: “It’s kind of like deconstructed sushi. All the ingredients are assembled around your base and you can choose to mix it all in or enjoy each morsel with a taste of sauce or companion ingredient.”

Quality is key, and the tuna and salmon are sashimi grade, delivered to the store by a Japanese supplier.

The counter is full of colour with the refrigerated display showing off the choices of protein and vegetables on offer. For those who struggle with too much choice, you are guided by four easy steps: • Step 1: Choose your base of rice or salad • Step 2: Choose 1-2 of seven proteins • Step 3: Select your ‘mix-ins’ from 12 vegetables • Step 4: Pick from six sauces Finally, as texture is important to any foodie, you must then top it off with any of the six seasonings known as ‘crunches’. These include tempura crisps, almonds, fried shallots, chilli strips, crispy seaweed or coconut. Miso soup is an add-on option.

I started to work out how many combinations there would be but once I got into the thousands I gave up. My favourite poké bowl combo is to choose some rice (I love raw fish with rice), then add tuna and tofu. My sauce choices are spicy with crunch toppings of seaweed strips and crispy shallots. The best thing about eating this way is that each forkful is its own combination, so every mouthful is unique. I advise you to take time to savour.

The rubbed natural pine high top tables invite you to casually rest awhile and eat from stylish ceramic bowls, or you can relax at the window and watch the world pass by. If you are on the go, or heading down to the beach for a picnic lunch or dinner, Ola Poké provides biodegradable takeout bowls and cutlery.

Chatting to some local business owners who were enjoying a late lunch, we found out that they love the quick convenience of picking up a poke bowl to eat in or take back to the office. The fact that it is healthy is a bonus, as they can keep up the energy levels needed to run their own business for a few more hours.

Ola Poké, 85 Kitchener Road, Milford 09 489 7546 Open 7 Days 10.30am - 8.00pm

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STREET ORGANICS ABOUT US: Treat your taste buds, nourish your body & enjoy our beautiful space.

We’re passionate about quality, organic whole foods and genuine service – we love what we do and hope you do too.

With power, USB ports & Wi-Fi, we’re a great spot for meetings, working solo or a social catch up.

ABOUT US: Here at Ola Poké we always think of healthy food in a convenient and responsible way. ‘Ola’ means healthy in Hawaiian. We are committed to consistently bringing you delicious Hawaiian-inspired Poké made using only healthy salads, proteins and veggies. At Ola Poké your body will say "right choice" about what you’re eating! Dine-in or take-out.

THE FOOD: Build your own Poké bowl with four easy steps!

1. Choose your base of rice or noodles, or salad. 2. Your choice of protein.

3. Mix in some vegetables. 4. Finish with dressing or sauces

THE FOOD: We're for lovers of healthy whole foods and followers of vegan, paleo, gluten free, and low FODMAP lifestyles.

Everything is made from scratch using fresh, local, organic ingredients wherever we can – zero added nasties. We make it with love, using ecofriendly products, we compost, we recycle and we minimise waste.

Open 7 Days 10.30am – 8.00pm 85 Kitchener Road, Milford 09 489 7546 Instagram: @olapoke.nz

NEED TO KNOW: DECEMBER/JANUARY Our menu is full of delicious, nutritious meal options.

Mention this ad and receive 10% off your dine-in bill during December.

Mon-Fri: 6:30am – 4pm, Sat-Sun & (most) public holidays: 7:30am – 3:30pm Open throughout the holiday period (except Christmas Day).

1 Byron Ave, Takapuna, 09 216 5991, streetorganics_nz    www.streetorganics.com/auckland

MEXICO

ZOMER

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

ABOUT US: Zomer, your friendly local eatery, is open right through the holidays!

We will be very busy, so if you want a great spot in the sun for some brunch give us a call or book a table online.

We're serving only the best, seasonal local produce available as we craft some great menus through December and January.

NEED TO KNOW: DECEMBER/JANUARY Pick up a takeout Poké bowl for lunch or dinner and head down to Milford Beach to relax.

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: DECEMBER/JANUARY Try the new menu inspired by the Executive Chef's recent trip to Mexico, full of fresh, seasonal produce and Summer flavours. Enjoy one of the new Frida's Margarita flavours in Mexico Takapuna's outside courtyard!

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

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

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: DECEMBER/JANUARY We've still got a few spots left for evening functions, so get in touch if you need a great, intimate space to hold your function.

We'll also have takeaway dinners available every day, so if you're not sure what to do for dinner, Zomer has you covered.

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

TAYLORS ON HURSTMERE

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.

ABOUT US: Taylors, best little wine bar in Takapuna. Serving sharing plates and an extensive wine and craft beer list. Perfect for a quick lunch, after work drinks and late evening coffee and desserts. Located just 2 mins from Bruce Mason Centre and Takapuna Beach!

PLEASE ENJOY VEUVE CLICQUOT RESPONSIBLY

THE FOOD: VEUVE CLICQUOT New summer menu going strong, old favourites like soy and ginger pork YELLOW LABEL SOCIAL HOUR FROM 5PM-7PM belly, and tequila chicken, with new offerings like squid and chorizo, and $ Mediterranean lamb!.

65 PER BOTTLE

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 Filipino-inspired dessert, it is sure to be a unique experience.

NEED TO KNOW: DECEMBER/JANUARY Taylors is perfect for your next function; can cater up to 35 people with no hire charge!

Also our Veuve Clicquot social hour is more popular than ever! $65 a bottle from 5pm to 7pm every night!

NEED TO KNOW: DECEMBER/JANUARY Have your afternoon our way, with welcoming ambience and our new outdoor seating we are pleased to invite you to be a part of our first ever proper summer in Takapuna! Come and taste our story.

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

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

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The Elephant Wrestler Takapuna

Steve Shute, owner of The Elephant Wrestler in Takapuna.

The Elephant Wrestler: Takapuna's social kitchen There’s lots going on at Takapuna’s “social kitchen” and “larger than life local” – The Elephant Wrestler. And lots more planned.

Owner Steve Shute says the team has a really exciting summer coming up.

New group dining initiatives will “make for some fun and affordable nights out”, and 2018 hit events like The Rib Joint Pop-Up and Lip Sync Battles wil return. But before that, December is all about sharing. Menu items already proving popular are “Dragon Babies”, small plate selections, curated to be a fusion of Asian flavours. “You have to try the Coconut Chicken and the Pork Belly bites,” he enthuses. “Honestly, these are amazing dishes.”

In January, you’ll find more new sharing menus (“great value menus designed for any style of light meal catch-ups”) on the website.

The new (in 2018) courtyard area certainly lends itself to catch-ups. It’s an open, inviting space, making it a great place to relax over food or drinks.

Even newer is the Joylab (The Elephant Wrestler’s parent company) rewards programme. “You can now earn and redeem rewards dollars in all twenty-three [Joylab] venues, six of which are based on the North Shore,” Steve says. “Expanding this rewards programme to include other venues is very exciting.”

Steve says he and his team approach every day with “a desire to exceed our customers’ expectations. We invest a huge amount of money in training and development for team members, and I truly believe that we succeed because we value our customers and always aim to exceed their expectations, in service, value, quality and environment and atmosphere. From the glassy to myself, the owner, we all have the same responsibility to ensure customers get the very best experience that we can deliver each and every day.”

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There’s no denying that succeeding in Takapuna requires dedication – and imagination.

“Takapuna hospitality is absolutely the most populated and compressed market that I have operated in in my 25 years in this industry. We really need to be in touch with our patrons and the community. Our ‘Local Heroes’ programme, starting next year, will reinforce our commitment to the community as a whole.”

That said, Steve knows this won’t be the end of re-invention for The Elephant Wrestler. “The forever-changing market place that we operate in is challenging and exciting. But we have to always keep re-inventing ourselves.”

“We are the local pub and we love that,” he adds. “We challenge ourselves every day to ensure that the word pub is seen to be that venue offering delicious food, great beer, awesome entertainment and attentive courteous service without any pretence or arrogance. The pub has traditionally been the heart of small communities and we aim to be the same: a meeting place, a place for families and friends to catch up for drinks, dinner and some quality time together while being looked after by a team of people who actually want to do the ‘looking after’ part.

We want to be your favourite destination where you’re served by your favourite service people.”

Just because it’s a local pub doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy The Elephant Wrestler for special occasions – of any sort. “We have an abundance of options. Reach out to Aimee on book@ elephantwrestler.co.nz; she loves to take all the stress out of planning your catch up, big or small.”

The Elephant Wrestler, 138 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 489 8030, 021 279 4389 www.elephantwrestler.co.nz

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ELEPHANT WRESTLER

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TOK TOK 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: 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, including Wagyu Beef Steamed Bun and the Grown-Up Lamb Curry.

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

129 Hurstmere Road Takapuna.

09 489 3988.

Email: toktokkitchen@gmail.com Visit: www.facebook.com/Toktakapuna/ or www.toktok.co.nz

WHAT'S ON IN DECEMBER AND JANUARY We are your social destination in Takapuna. Often referenced as Takapuna’s ‘Social Kitchen’ we have December sorted for you with great new menu items and a beautiful new setting in the courtyard.

Watch out in January for our new sharing menus that are perfect for this time of the year. We are all trying to catch up more and only have the same amount of money to do so. Well, we have you sorted with some exciting new sharing menus priced at $30 per head and that includes an arrival drink (minimum table of 10).

Check out the website in January and get in early for these January “Crackers”.

Also in January if you are raising funds then you could apply to be one of our “Local Heroes”. This is open to any individual sports people, people endeavouring to help any community initiatives, or those on personal improvement drives. We would love to help those representing Takapuna and the North Shore in a positive way. Check out our website in January for further information.

We wish you and your families the very best for the holiday season and wish you all a very safe and happy New Year. Thank you for your continued support.

Open Mon - Sun 11am-late.

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

BLACK RICE 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.

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.

NEED TO KNOW: DECEMBER/JANUARY We promise, we deliver! Black Rice has launched our summer menu.

Come and try it out!

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

AUBERGINE

FRANC'S

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.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS MONTH

Summer is here and Franc’s has got you covered across the board for your beach escape and relaxation.

From frozen cocktails and snacks to sunscreen and summer merch we have packed in the good stuff so you can enjoy the summer.

With Champagne Mumm on special all through December at $79 a bottle, there has never been a better excuse to treat yourself.

THE FOOD: We serve fresh food delivered daily, and have retained our popular signature dishes, like Eye Filet, red wine jus, mashed potato, spinach, caramelised tomato and field mushroom. Asahi beer now on tap.

We will be open all through the holiday period, closed only for Christmas day.

NEED TO KNOW: DECEMBER/JANUARY Take advantage of our specials: Lunch – Two courses (starter and choice of 11 mains) for just $18 Dinner – Three course set menu $37 (starter, selection of 10 mains and 3 desserts)

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

Open seven days 12 noon till late 129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand 09 489 3104 aubergine.co.nz

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SMOKEPIT & BUOY ABOUT US: Our passionate team of chefs have created the perfect menu. Located on Level One of The Spencer Hotel in 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!

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: 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, roast duck or take on our epic grill platter for 2 and finish off with our killer dessert menu! Most mains range between $25 – $32.

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: DECEMBER/JANUARY Thursday Night: Cocktail of the Week $5 (4pm – 7pm) Friday & Saturday Night: Tap beers $5 Sunday Night: SmokePit & Buoy’s Summer BBQ Buffet Dinner (From 5.30pm) Level One, The Spencer on Byron Hotel 9 – 17 Byron Avenue, Takapuna 09 916 4982

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

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: DECEMBER/JANUARY TUES, WEDS NIGHT SPECIAL $30pp three course set menu, includes one free drink, sushi train plates from $2.80.

Private room with karaoke facilities.

Takeout available.

We are now open for dinner seven days from 5pm Sunday open from 11am.

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

JOJOS GOURMET ABOUT US: Well established in the heart of Milford Village, we have easy meal solutions for the time poor foodie.

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 full of freshly-made, 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!

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TOKYO BAY

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

A-BLOCK ABOUT US: A-Block is the shared place for the community to celebrate art and craft, to meet and eat, chill out and take time for coffee. We roast our own beans under our Society Coffee brand. The hidden gem of Browns Bay. THE FOOD: The idea of our food is to provide exciting dishes with our creative twist and take on a different approach to many classic dishes incorporating different cuisines of the world.

You’ll be surprised.

NEED TO KNOW: DECEMBER/JANUARY Our large table is ideal for work group lunches or catching up with your friends before Christmas. Give us a call to book.

Open seven days, 7.30am-4pm.

A-Block Cafe and Roastery, 76 Clyde Road, Browns Bay (entry off Bute Road) 09 476 6878 info@societycoffee.co.nz Insta: @ablock.nz M E E T. E A T. & C O F F E E .

FRENCH RENDEZ-VOUS 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.

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

NEED TO KNOW: DECEMBER/JANUARY We are open 28th, 29th and 31st December for New Year’s catering 9.30am – 3.30pm. Reopen 4th and 5th January.

NEED TO KNOW: DECEMBER/JANUARY Large selection of French wine including nice, fresh rosé.

We are now serving partyclette ( melted French cheese on potatoes and ham). Only available if your table is booked online at: https://pumphouse.co.nz/visit/french-rendez-vous-cafe-satellite-bar/

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

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

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KNOW YOU CAN.

THE ALL-NEW BMW X5.

Experience new levels of refinement in the all-new BMW X5. Its imposing presence, accentuated by the bold new kidney grille, alludes to the substantial power concealed beneath the bonnet. The application of intelligent technology ensures that power delivers extraordinary capability. And, in a BMW first, the xOffroad package provides a choice of driving modes for adverse conditions: xSand, xGravel, xSnow, and xRock. Inside, dual 12.3� high-definition screens provide unparalleled control and connectivity. And, with next-level luxury emanating from every detail, driving the all-new BMW X5 is pure pleasure.

Book your test drive today at Continental Cars BMW or visit bmw.co.nz/X5 to find out more.

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ILOVETAKAPUNA: NEWS

Talking Takapuna

Summer is finally here, and Takapuna is your ultimate summer destination where you can enjoy the great beach, amazing views, scrumptious dining options, boutique shopping, and endless events and surprises to keep your entertained.

Stop worrying about Christmas shopping and where to go for your summer needs because Takapuna has you covered. With an amazing variety of brands from the chic and unique to the stylish and trendy, there’s something for everyone. There are also heaps of choices for homewares, gifts, technology, jewellery, activewear and swimwear and everything else you need.

The most awaited urban beach festival is happening once again in Takapuna as Summer Days Festival comes back on 19 January 2019 at Takapuna Beach Reserve. This event is open to the whole community so bring your friends, family, and loved ones and celebrate summer with us. It starts at 11am; bring the kids over and enjoy a wide variety of family entertainment including stage shows, circus and theatre workshops, face painting, a giant slide, a beach dig and heaps more.

From 3pm until 7pm, jam with amazing local artists as they perform your favourite hits on stage. Wear your jandals and bring a picnic, or try any of the local restaurants around Taka or food trucks on site and get ready for a chill summer day.

Keep an eye out on what else is happening in town by visiting us at www.ilovetakapuna.co.nz and following us on social media @ilovetakapuna. Takapuna is the place to be whether you love fun events, great food, amazing shopping, or fantastic views. So, dust off your jandals and apply that sunblock and see you in Takapuna!

Upcoming Events:

Until 05 March (every Tuesday) – Harcourts Cooper & Co Beach Series

Until 23 December (every Sunday) - Les Mills Takapuna - Outdoor Body Balance Classes 01 December - I Love Takapuna Christmas Carnival

03-05 December – Te Rerenga The Flight, The PumpHouse 05 December - The Great New Zealand Santa Run

05 December - Paint and Wine Night, The Wharf – Paintvine 06 December – The Great Santa Run, Takapuna Beach: 07 December – Beach Polo, Takapuna Beach

07 December – My Name is Rachel Corrie, The PumpHouse

07 December – Children's Christmas Craft afternoon, Takapuna Methodist Church 07 December – Children's Christmas Craft afternoon, Takapuna Library: 07-09 December – Fur Babies, Bruce Mason Centre:

07-09 December – My Name is Rachel Corrie, The PumpHouse 08 December – An Evening with Mozart (Violin/Amalia Hall), Tindall Auditorium 11 December – Variety Dance Show, Bruce Mason Centre 13-14 December – Goodbye…Hello, The PumpHouse 14 December - : The Nutcracker, Bruce Mason Centre 15 December – Christmas Carols in the Amphitheatre, The PumpHouse

17-22 December – A Very Merry Kiwimas, The PumpHouse

19 December - Mad Hatter's Tea Party, Bruce Mason Centre

19-23 December – Bruce Mason Centre: Mad Hatter’s Garden Café

SummerDays Festival

Saturday, 19 January 2019

FREE

Takapuna Beach Reserve FREE

11am to 3pm

Family Entertainment | Food Stalls | Activities

3pm to 7pm

Live Music | Food Stalls | Activities

20-21 December – A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, The PumpHouse

07 January – 01 February – City Nippers, Narrow Neck Beach 09-11 January – A Shakespeare Sampler, The PumpHouse

12 January – 09 February – Auckland Shakespeare in the Park 2019, The PumpHouse 14-18 January – Happily Ever After?, The PumpHouse 19 January - Summer Days Festival, Takapuna Beach

12-20 January – Broadway Dreams NZ 2019 Summer Intensive, Bruce Mason Centre 21-25 January – Around the World in (less than) 80 Tales!, The PumpHouse 22 January – Elaine Paige, Bruce Mason Centre

24 January to 3 February – MADIBA the Musical, Bruce Mason Centre

Check out all the fantastic photos shared to us by fellow Takapuna lovers!

Tag us @ilovetakapuna or use #ilovetakapuna on Instagram to share your pics with us.

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

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

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Takapuna Business Profiles

We introduce Greg Nees and Claire Bellingham, from The Spencer on Byron Hotel and Les Mills, two of the TBBA's Gold sponsors.

Claire Bellingham

Channel Magazine: Please tell us about your role at Les Mills, and the route that brought you to it.

Claire Bellingham: I have been a personal trainer (PT) at Les Mills Takapuna since 2005. Between 2012 and 2017 I worked my way (very slowly!) towards a post grad in health science in physical activity and nutrition. After I graduated I was offered a job at Les Mills International’s On Demand department (online workouts) as an online PT. I now balance a small client base in the gym with my writing/presenting work online.

Takapuna offers four HIIT options – Grit Strength, Grit Cardio, Grit Plyo and Sprint (a low impact option on a bike).

CM: What do you enjoy most about working/ living in Takapuna?

CB: I think Takapuna is the Les Mills' personal trainer Claire Bellingham. best suburb on the planet!

I grew up on the Shore and I love it here. We live in central Takapuna directly between my daughters’ schools and my work, so we’re lucky to have everything we need within walking distance. I really enjoy the great sense of community we have through schools and the gym. And there’s always something fun happening in Takapuna.

CM: What do you enjoy most about your job?

CB: There’s a lot of information available to anyone who would like to improve their health, but trends can be difficult to interpret and decipher.

I enjoy learning new concepts and offering clients practical suggestions on how they might apply to them. I believe good health is one of the key components to quality of life – it’s a privilege to work in an industry where we have the opportunity to create improvements for people every day. Over the years my friends have become clients and my clients have CM: With summer ahead of us, what will you enjoy doing in become friends. I couldn’t ask for more in my work.

Takapuna to make the most of it?

CM: What is the most exciting thing happening in your industry right CB: We’re looking forward to enjoying the beach over the summer, particularly Les Mills Outdoor Body Balance classes on Sunday now, and how is Les Mills responding?

CB: The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has named High mornings outside Takapuna Beach Café. It’s such a lovely start to Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) as the number one fitness trend for 2018. the day to wander up the beach to a class and go out for brunch in the sunshine after.

HIIT is the most efficient way to burn fat and build fitness. Les Mills

Greg Nees Channel Magazine: Tell us about your role and how you arrived here.

Greg Nees: I was always interested in cooking as a youngster; my mother used to "shoo" me out of the kitchen because I always “interfered”. I studied at AUT; midway through my studies I landed a job at Cin Cin on Quay where I worked for a year and a half, working my way up to the hot entrée section. From there I moved to Pasha and Euro for a year and a half, working for Michael James and then Simon Gault. I then moved to The Spencer on Byron, eventually as sous chef in charge of the à la carte, before moving to Samoa and working with my mate Joe Lam at Scalinis restaurant where I got the opportunity to use a vast array of seafood. On return, I was offered a role at the Spencer working in conferencing, which then evolved into my current role as kitchen manager.

massive range of beersies, wines and spirits to match with our food.

CM: What is the most exciting thing happening in your industry, and how is The Spencer on Byron responding?

GN: I would say people’s awakening to the concept of “family style / shared dining”. I have always been a fan of this since I read Italian cook books The Spencer on Byron Hotel's and saw how they do it; kitchen manager, Greg Nees. such a social and pleasant way to eat. We now incorporate this into our menus.

CM: Please tell us about your role.

GN: I look after the day to day running and strategic planning for the kitchen. It is a fairly hands-on role with a focus on menu development and sourcing top-notch produce. I also manage the production of our smoked and slow cooked products for our restaurant SmokePit & Buoy. CM: What do you enjoy most about working in Takapuna?

GN: The beach, got to be the beach! Lovely grass with pohutakawa CM: What do you enjoy most about your job? trees and then the golden sand.

GN: Getting to play with the best produce that New Zealand offers: line-caught fish and premium seafood from Lee Fisheries, and working CM: What’s your favourite thing to do in Takapuna? closely with Firstlight Foods NZ who supply us with wagyu beef GN: Honestly, I have been known to eat vast quantities of Korean products and wild venison. Also, one lovely perk is getting to taste a fried chicken and quaff soju at a particular small restaurant.

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WALLACE COTTON It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…Wallace Cotton has you sorted with our new festive collection, including Christmas tea towels and decorative Santa sacks ideal for decking out your home this year!

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LA MADU Bright, cool dresses and homeware for beach living at: 15 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna & 196 Great North Rd Grey Lynn Open 10am-5pm seven days www.lamadu.co.nz

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

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THE FAIRY LIGHT SHOP Lovely Lanterns are perfect for Christmas table pieces and make gorgeous gifts.

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BATH BOUTIQUE A very Merry Christmas from 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 9:30-5:30pm, Sunday 10-4pm 3 Inverness Rd, Browns Bay 09 475 5677 www.bathboutique.co.nz

THE VAULT NZ art prints make great Xmas gifts for ex pats!

Our art prints come framed or unframed and in a variety of sizes.

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TUESDAY LABEL Be both Christmas party and Christmas day ready in this dressof-the-season from Shore favourite Tuesday Label.

Milford Shopping Centre www.tuesdaylabel.com

FLORIENNE Taking orders now for your fresh Wreath or Table Flowers for the festive season. #florienneflowers 60A Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 486 6438 www.florienne.co.nz

CRAVEHOME Get your summer entertaining sorted with our beautiful collection of tropical inspired pieces – think tablecloths, placemats, napkins, servers, glasses, hurricanes and a whole lot more!!

See our full range in-store or on-line: 30 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead 09 419 9535 www.cravehome.co.nz

FOUNDERS OF ROME It's all 'aglow' at Founders of Rome, celebrate with a gift from out beautiful store.

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WILD & WOOLLY YARNS Simple Honest Sustainable.

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PAINTED BIRD Make Painted Bird your first stop for curated European Vintage fashion. Exclusive jewellery lines and an instore stylist at your disposal.

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NEXT DOOR GALLERY Beautiful shining sparkling hand blown glass!

‘Double Bubble’ and ‘Anemone’ by Rebecca Heap make stunning presents.

There is a full selection in the gallery.

Enjoy the summer season.

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KITCHENS BY DESIGN, TAKAPUNA

Designer Jane Fergusson with Julie and Ian Williams in their new kitchen.

Chalk and Cheese By their own admission, Julie and Ian Williams were going around in circles trying to find inspiration for their new kitchen; that was until they came across the team at Kitchens By Design. Then everything became clear. We asked them a few questions about the process of choosing a new kitchen.

Channel Magazine: Could you tell me a little about you and your family, and also about your home – in particular, describe the existing kitchen before the makeover?

Julie Williams: The existing kitchen was the original in an ’80s-style house in Chatswood that we’d been living in for two years. We always knew a new kitchen was on the shopping list, and we’d got to the point where it was looking old, and our girls were getting bigger – we weren’t a family with little kids any more.

We needed to do something; the kitchen wasn’t working for us, but we didn’t know what we wanted or where to go.

CM: How did you come across Kitchens By Design, and why did you choose them to design your new kitchen?

JW: We found them online, but it was their showroom that clinched it for us. It was very impressive – chalk and cheese compared to the others we visited. We started speaking to Jane [Fergusson], one of the designers there, and she immediately got who we were and what we were trying to achieve. We clicked straight away. Jane made it easy for us to visualise what our new kitchen could look like.

CM: What was your brief to the designer, and how did it evolve?

JW: There wasn’t much of a brief, really [laughs]. We told her that we liked open shelving, and that we wanted a bit of wood in the new kitchen, and also somewhere to have a casual meal.

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a partial change, the third was a complete change with all the bells and whistles… and that’s the one we went for.

CM: What are the most memorable moments of the process?

JW: Seeing the mood board for the first time, with all the samples of colours and materials, that was exciting. Also, choosing the benchtop material, then selecting each slab individually before they were templated, so we could see where the veining would appear on the final benchtop. That was a special service.

CM: What are your favourite parts of the new kitchen?

JW/IW: We both really love the bamboo breakfast bar – that was Jane’s choice. We never thought of using bamboo, but it gave us the touch of wood we asked for. It’s also a very durable and hardwearing material, which is ideal for the counter top.

JW: The window seat is wonderful. It’s completely changed how I use the kitchen, because I can now lounge in the kitchen. Our daughters can hang out there, too. It’s great in the morning because it catches all the sun. We also love our new scullery.

CM: How did you find the experience of working with Kitchens

By Design?

JW: In a word… easy. Jane was great to communicate with, and she listened and ran with any ideas we had. Everything was so well planned out – she just instinctively knew where everything should go. Also, the whole team at Kitchens By Design fought our corner through the whole process, ensuring everything was done properly and we got exactly what we wanted, which saved us time and energy. They were definitely value for money. In the end it comes down to trust. We trusted Jane and went with what she recommended, and it worked out really well.

The kitchen speaks for itself, just look at it!

Kitchens By Design’s showrooms can be found at 3 Byron Avenue, Takapuna (09) 488 7201 and 7 Melrose Street, Newmarket (09) 379 3084. They are open Mon-Fri 10am-4.30pm, Sat 10am-2.30pm, or by appointment. www.kitchensbydesign.co.nz

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DENTAL ADVICE WITH THE TOOTH COMPANY

Families matter

This month's column from The Tooth Company comes from Smales Farm Oral Health Therapist, Nikki Coltellaro.

Dental volunteer work in Fiji

NORTH SHORE MP MAGGIE BARRY

Nikki Coltellaro

Some of you may wonder, why volunteer on holiday? Isn’t a holiday about relaxing and recharging? Fiji is definitely a place for both! And I managed to relax, recharge and add in a fantastic cultural experience while connecting with some amazing people on my recent visit.

Children’s oral health is something that I hold close to my heart.

Nothing warms my soul more than seeing a full mouth of healthy, happy teeth in a smiling child.

Last month I was fortunate enough to spend a week at Lautoka Hospital with ‘Smiles For The Pacific’. My friend Emilee, a fellow Oral Health Therapist, organised the trip and together we had a challenging and rewarding experience. The staff that we worked with at the hospital were amazing and extremely resilient, considering their daily grind.

I don’t think anything can prepare you for the unsightly teeth that have been destroyed due to lack of education and excess of oral health’s number one nemesis - sugar.

I cannot express how much my heart strings were pulled when I was witness to a lovely little three year-old who had nothing but little stumps left for teeth.

I had to remove a tooth for him that had abscessed and this resulted in excruciating pain. There aren't the resources to put him under a general anaesthetic to have a tooth removed or restored and to make matters even more heart wrenching, this was not his first time in the hospital having a tooth pulled out. He had already been twice before and, rightfully so, he was terrified.

Now I know what you’re thinking - people who work in dental like to inflict pain?! Err - wrong!

Trust me, that is completely the opposite of what I want. I’d like nothing more than to see all children with healthy pearly whites and to have a good experience at their dental practice.

This experience in Fiji reinforces how lucky we are in New Zealand that our government is working towards reducing sugary drinks and foods in schools. Moreover, it reminds me of how grateful I am that we have a free child dental service that provides oral health education, prevention and general anaesthetic for paediatric dentistry.

It’s not lost on me that New Zealand could still make some improvements in the oral health sector. Especially in the low socioeconomic areas, but it’s positive to know we are on the right road.

Now, on more of a conventional holiday note, we enjoyed a local surfing lesson and we climbed the tallest mountain in Fiji - Mt Tomanivi - with one of the local Chief’s sons. Phew, not all doom and gloom!

I can’t wait to return to Fiji in the future as an oral health volunteer and a tourist. I truly believe this is the best way to holiday.

Naturally, I’d like to sign off with a few little oral health tips to help your little ones keep their chompers ticking along nicely: • Brush your children’s teeth twice daily with adult strength fluoride tooth paste until they are six years of age. Then your child can take over the brushing duty themselves.

• Take your child to see a dental professional. We start them young so that they get used to us and build positive experiences.

• Water and milk only in their bottles.

• High sugar foods are for treats on special occasions only.

Surprisingly, this includes dried fruit and juice.

The Tooth Company provides a full range of general emergency and specialised dental treatments.

Two locations: Smales Farm Takapuna and Britomart Auckland CBD. Smales Farm open seven days a week, 363 days a year - until 9pm during the week.

New clinic opens in Mission Bay this year. thetoothcompany.co.nz

One of the advantages of being in Opposition is that we have more time to engage with our Maggie Barry. constituents and ask what you specifically need to ensure your families and businesses thrive so we can develop policies that will deliver what you want for our 2020 election campaign.

As your local MP, I am committed to advocating for initiatives that will improve the standard of living for those of us who love living on the North Shore. With my responsibilities as associate health, seniors and veterans spokesperson, I have launched the ‘Have Your Say’ questionnaire for seniors and welcome your feedback about the issues that matter to you.

Under the leadership of Simon Bridges, we are focused more on achieving good outcomes rather than just the good intentions and virtue signalling that the current Government preaches.

I know that here on the North Shore you are ambitious for yourselves and your families and that you want to make NZ a better place for your children. Keeping the cost of living down is important to our quality of life which is why it’s one of National’s top priorities. In the past 12 months costs have increased faster than wages and this inexperienced Government is imposing a raft of new taxes and regulations on property owners. Cullen’s Tax Working Group has signalled it will recommend two options for a new Capital Gains Tax and National has made an absolute commitment to repeal it if re-elected.

Petrol prices have recently reached record highs. If you don’t own your own home you are paying more in rent which is up by an average of $30 per week or $1500 a year and thanks to Labour’s Auckland fuel tax it’s costing you more to drive to and from your home. The kids still need to be dropped off at school or picked up from sports and you still need to get to work and to the supermarket. People lead busy lives and the Government should be trying to lessen the burden instead of adding to the cost of living and doing business.

Unlike this Government, those of us that live in the real world, know that when fuel prices and rents go up, so does the cost of everything else. Incomes are not rising fast enough, families and businesses are struggling to get ahead and this Christmas will not be a time of celebration for many. Right now, 1.7 million families are worse off because the Government cancelled National’s Family Income’s Package which would have seen most families at least $1000 better off each year.

National has a proven track record of spending taxpayer money wisely and eliminating wasteful spending. So when we see tax relief for every New Zealander being squandered instead on a $2.6 billion fees free policy that saw 2,400 fewer students in tertiary education, and at least $250 million on 190 working groups because the Government didn’t do the work in Opposition, we know they’re not spending wisely.

2018 has been another great year for our talented North Shore youth, thanks to the North Harbour Club, which has rewarded excellence and provided financial support for this year’s stellar AIMES winners. Shore Seniors groups are in good heart too judging from the hundreds that turned out at the recent Active Ageing Expo.

Grant and I wish you and your families a safe, happy and relaxing summer break. Thank you for your support this year and I look forward to continuing to work hard for you and your family in 2019. www.maggiebarry.co.nz Facebook maggiebarrynz Email: northshore@parliament.govt.nz

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HEALTH & FITNESS: PILATES UNLIMITED

Start Your Pilates Journey in 2019 at Pilates Unlimited My name is Carole Fraser and my Pilates journey began in 2000 as a client of Pilates Unlimited Takapuna Beach.

I soon found this method of exercise was quite different to anything else I had ever done - and I have done many different types of exercise!

I found myself wanting to do more and more because I felt so good after each session. In 2001 I decided I would like to train to be a Pilates instructor myself.

The application process for the Romana’s Pilates International Certificate is quite rigorous. I worked hard to achieve all the elements required and was accepted into the programme, completing the certification in 2003. I was only the fourth person in New Zealand to become certified in this rigorous method of Romana Pilates.

To fast-forward, I had the opportunity to buy the Pilates Unlimited studio and, in 2008, I was given the approval by Romana Pilates to train apprentices in New Zealand.

Pilates Unlimited offers ongoing training, even after you are certified, with workshops and seminars with highly experienced, international teacher trainers.

Since then, Pilates Unlimited has not only been teaching clients (more than 200 clients come into the studio two to three times per week) but we have also had 25 apprentices go through this intensive programme here in New Zealand.

The team here at the studio have all trained in the Romana Pilates method. Romana Kryzanowska was the protege of Joseph Pilates and she carried on his work, training people internationally, including here in New Zealand.

One of the great things about this training is that it is internationally recognised, so it provides opportunities to travel and teach Romana Pilates all over the world. We have been fortunate to have teachers working with us over the years from USA, Australia and Brazil.

The Romana’s Pilates Training comes with quite a legacy and involves a huge amount of personal practice and education.

Additionally, Pilates Unlimited offers ongoing training, even after you are certified, with workshops and seminars with highly experienced, international teacher trainers. The learning never stops under the Romana’s Pilates Training Programme!

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

We have a website specific to all elements of the Romana’s Pilates Training Programme at Pilates Unlimited.

Find out more by calling Carole on 09 486 1018, emailing carole@pilatesunlimited.co.nz Visit Pilates Unlimited at 18 Northcroft Street, Takapuna or online at www.pilatesunlimited.co.nz

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TAKAPUNA NORTH COMMUNITY NEWS: WITH SARAH THORNE

Ready for Summer Fun

Who’s getting excited about warm summer days and spending time with the family these holidays? We definitely are!

Look out for our Summer Fun van while you’re out and about. It’s full to the brim with fun toys to keep the kids entertained at our beautiful parks and reserves. Hopefully we’ll see you at one of our Sarah Thorne events over the next couple of months.

Our Summer Fun Programme starts 3rd December. Join us for free Preschool Play weekly, and Families in Parks events on Friday afternoons at local parks in Takapuna, Milford and Forrest Hill. For a full timetable, visit our website (www.takapunatrust.org.nz) or Facebook page: www.facebook.com/summerfunplay/

Thank you to everyone who came along to our free Active Ageing Expo in Takapuna on 16 November. It was a fantastic day with some wonderful community groups, clubs and services. We’re looking forward to next year’s event already!

Are you a creative young person? A group of local young creatives will be coming together to put on the Young Designers and Creators market at Smales Farm in February 2019. In the lead up to this event, the local teens would like to invite other young people to join them at a Takapuna Creative Hub. Creative Hub sessions are designed to provide young budding creators with help, guidance and support as well as providing a fun and inspiring place to work on creative projects. The first sessions take place on Sunday 25th November and Sunday 2nd December, 2-5pm, in the Mary Thomas Building, 3 Gibbons Road, Takapuna. Bring along your projects to work on, meet others who have similar interests and get help from creative experts. More information on the Young Designers and Creators Market and the Creative Hub can be found at: https://www.instagram.com/creativeyouthnz/ Thank you to all of the amazing volunteers in our communities! We’d like to say a special thank you to all of the amazing volunteers who work so hard in our communities to make them wonderful places for us all. It’s been a fantastic year full of great projects; events and activities and we look forward to another wonderful year in 2019.

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/TakapunaNorthCommunityCoordinator/

PACK & SEND: TAKAPUNA

The No Limits approach to buying and selling online Buying an item on Trade Me?

Pack & Send is able to find a packaging and freight solution for any Trade Me item with flexibility matched by no other Trade Me freight mover. Contact PACK & SEND Takapuna store to arrange the collection, packaging and sending of your Trade Me purchase.

Delivery Time: You don’t have to wonder when your package will arrive. Will it be here tomorrow? At PACK & SEND we offer traceable budget, express and same day courier services.

Delivery Options: PACK & SEND is able to have your parcel delivered directly to your door, or you can arrange for it to be sent to one of our stores, where you can collect at a time suitable to you.

Packaging: Worried about how you are going to have your item packed for protection in transit? PACK & SEND is able to collect Trade Me items from the seller, and have it professionally packed for transit.

Damage/Loss protection: We offer a warranty, which offers full cover for loss or damage in transit.

Selling Online: Trade Me sellers who operate an online business are best suited to focusing their energies on the listing and marketing of products through Trade Me. Outsourcing the packing and freight function to PACK & SEND will give you access to our logistics expertise.

Our services can include storage, inventory management, order fulfilment, and delivery. Our flexible packaging services allow us to cater for one off items, production runs and bulk lot consignments.

PACK & SEND offers a range of freight and courier options with budget and express courier as well as general and fragile freight services for businesses of all sizes.

Trade Me Parcel Collection Point: PACK & SEND is able to offer our store network as convenient locations for Trade Me buyers to collect items they have purchased on Trade Me. This service is very convenient for Trade Me buyers who may not be home to accept delivery at the door. If you want to collect your parcel at a time convenient to you, then ask your seller to send it with PACK & SEND on a ‘parcel collect’ service. The nearest PACK & SEND store will then receive your item and hold it in-store awaiting your pick-up at a time suitable to you.

• Pickup or drop off at store.

• Budget, Express and Same Day courier delivery options • Tracked, signature required, delivery confirmation, store collect service options.

• Professional packaging service available • Loss/Damage protection with Pack & Send warranty Jane and Jeremy Bain, the franchisees at PACK & SEND Takapuna have a "No Limits" approach when helping customers solve packaging and freight problems.

Pack & Send Takapuna open Mon – Sat, now located at 77 Barrys Point Rd, Takapuna with exclusive and convenient parking outside. 09 486 3355 or email takapuna@packsend.co.nz and let them make sending easy.

Pack & Send Takapuna 77 Barry’s Point Rd, Takapuna Phone: 09 486 3355 Email: takapuna@packsend.co.nz www.packsend.co.nz

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DIAMOND SPECIALISTS AND JEWELLERS: FIFTH AVENUE DIAMOND EXPERTS

A year of celebrations at Fifth Avenue Season’s Greetings everyone – yes, we are all probably thinking right now, where did that year go?

It’s been a very busy year at Fifth Avenue, with many great celebrations of life, and work trips away, including an invitation to attend one of the world’s largest diamond cutting factories. This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and has led to a very nice relationship with them.

We’ve had customers and staff share their celebrations with us – we’ve had weddings, special anniversaries and one of our own leading ladies in-store announced she is expecting her first child – lots of lovely and exciting things have happened this year, and we hope that 2018 was a very kind year to you also.

We love what we do, we love our customers and the people we interact with on “both sides of the counter”. We are in the “people business”; we just happen to sell jewellery.

Being invited to share in our clients’ significant moments is really quite a special, and without sounding like a “softie” it’s a warm-fuzzy moment.

One such example, was an evening in early September. We had a couple come in for an “after hours” appointment. It was dark outside and the ambient lighting within the store had set the tone for what was an enjoyable experience from both our perspectives. It was for a “special” birthday, and the brief was to make a “special” diamond bracelet.

We made the bracelet, and it was a lovely surprise for her. Several days later I received the nicest email, it was from the lucky and now very proud wearer of the bracelet. It was beautifully worded and filled with such lovely sentiments – but the nicest and most rewarding thing about it, was not the fact that she had sent such a lovely email,

Diamond Studs Our classic diamond studs are made in-house, guaranteeing that you get the best quality at the best price!

but it’s the fact that we had made them both feel so special when they left that initial evening, and when he presented the bracelet to her instore. That for us, is the biggest reward!

We just love bringing dreams to life and making people happy.

If we can do that for you this Christmas, come and see us, and let us take all the stress out of it for you. We have something to suit everyone, and there’ll be no disappointments. We’ve been busy at the bench making up a fantastic range of diamond studs, pendants and a lovely range of coloured gemstone jewellery, and diamond tennis bracelets.

For those of you who would like a bit of luxury in your life this Christmas – our range of Gucci fine jewellery will certainly put a “smile on the dial” on Christmas Day, with gifts starting from $259.

And ladies, if you’re looking for inspiration for the leading men in your lives – you can’t go past MontBlanc – a beautifully presented gift.

We have a fantastic range of gifts for guys, like key rings, passport holders, wallets, belts (believe me, you’d only need to own one of these belts, and you’d never need to buy another). Of course, there are their famous pens, and watches.

If you’re stuck for ideas, or if you’d like to get a little more “creative”, come in and talk to us, we have lots of great gift suggestions and of course we specialise in custom design and handmade pieces (but please don’t leave it too late!).

From all of us here at Fifth Avenue….. Adrian, Gail, Hannah, Kirstin, Lisa and Eden, we wish you all a wonderful, safe and happy Christmas.

Thank you all for your support and patronage thoughout the year and we wish you all the best for a great 2019!

Fifth Avenue Diamond Experts, 5 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 489 8461 www.fifth-avenue.co.nz

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HOME STYLING WITH CITTA

Styling your home this summer Grace Brown is Citta Takapuna's stylist and visual merchandiser.

Born and bred on the North Shore, she currently lives in Waiake with her partner Kevin and daughter Harlow. With a diploma in interior design and a background in home staging and real estate, Grace is a natural when it comes to interiors; it is her absolute passion.

She relishes the opportunity to help clients transform their house to a home. “I love the challenge and creativity that goes into transforming a space, the possibilities are endless and exciting; especially when working with beautiful product.” We asked her a few questions about how to make the most of your home this summer.

Channel Magazine: Please tell us about the latest interior decorating /outdoor living design trends.

Grace Brown: This spring we've found inspiration in nature, playfulness and wonder in a visual journey that revels in the unpredictable. Think: eclectic pops of pattern, colours and a laidback look for the longer days ahead of indoor and outdoor relaxation and entertaining. For outdoor entertaining you can't go wrong with some of Citta's bean bags, or investing in our ever so popular Orbit outdoor modular furniture which is stylish yet functional with a relaxed look and feel.

CM: Are there particular colour or style themes that come through?

GB: A lot of warm earthy tones of rusty raspberry reds, burnt oranges, dirty citrus hues, mossy greens, soft petally pinks and warm neutrals.

Citta's latest collection 'Arcadia' is inspired by the playfulness of nature where beauty is found in contrast of the delicate with bold.

CM: How can someone style a room/deck (or whole house) using this year’s trends, but ensuring that it doesn’t date too quickly?

GB: Start by creating a neutral base, and work from there upwards. The space you live in should reflect your personality and style, so to ensure what you choose doesn't date too quickly, it truly pays to buy quality over quantity and invest in the classics that will stand the test of time. Simply avoid Impulse buys on trendy items that you'll tire of quickly. Choose wellmade quality pieces that are made to last.

Grace Brown, Citta Takapuna's stylist and visual merchandiser.

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Grace Brown in the Citta Takapuna store.

CM: What about de-cluttering? Please tell us how that can help and how to go about it.

GB: It's the perfect time to do a "spring clean" for the new year ahead and let go of the old to make way for the 'new'. My home is somewhat minimalist; however this can often be challenging with a toddler with many toys! Ask yourself what can be eliminated, what can be stored out of sight, and what items aren't essential; then organise according to priority. I tend to sort into boxes of keep, send to charity, relocate, or bin. This makes the whole culling process a lot less overwhelming.

Being consistent with this method and giving everything a home is key.

CM: What are some quick and easy ways to update a tired interior or outdoor living space?

GB: One of the easiest and most effective ways to give your living area a quick update is to simply change your cushions. You will be amazed what a difference this can make to your living space. Select cushions based on colours that are already at play in your living room; this will ensure other features such as furniture and artwork complement these shades and help tie the room together. Don't be afraid to play with patterns, shapes and texture; this will add more interest and character to the room.

CM: If we ask for an in-store or in-home styling consultation, what’s the process? What are the key benefits in asking a stylist to help?

CM: What are some tips and tricks to make small spaces seem GB: A home styling consultation is the ideal solution when you have a large home renovation, multiple rooms to style, or when there are pieces larger, or dark spaces seem of furniture to consider within the space. There is a small $100 charge lighter, for example? for this service which is refunded on orders over $1000. I will scope GB: My number one tip is create out the space, define your unique needs, tastes and lifestyle before an illusion with colour, object providing a presentation with recommendations. I also offer an in-store and light. For instance, a lighter styling consultation which is free of charge, where I will work one on one colour on the walls, ceilings and with the client and explore different looks to suit their interior tastes and floor will instantly make a room needs, as well as handy tips and tricks to pull the whole look together. look and feel bigger or my other favourite is a strategically placed These sessions usually take from 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the client’s requirements. Any photos of the home or Pinterest boards mirror. Placing a mirror across from a window or outdoor area you can share with me before or during this session will help to discover your style profile and provide the best recommendations. It is a very is the best way to reflect light simple process to book in a styling consult: simply complete the online and will make the room look form or contact me over the phone. and feel larger.

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WILSON HOME TRUST: NEWS

SPOTLIGHT ON: DUSKY ROSE TEA & ANTIQUES

High Tea and Antiques

Reflecting and looking ahead

As we come to the end of another year and look forward to a relaxing summer holiday, we look back at the last 12 months with pride and satisfaction at what we have accomplished.

At the beginning of the year we launched our new school holiday programmes and over the past three holiday breaks, we have seen 100 children and families attend activities in three different Auckland locations. We have also been able to extend our hydrotherapy programme this year to two days a week, and have provided 235 free hydrotherapy sessions with a qualified physiotherapist.

2018 has seen the Wilson Home Trust provide 104 grants to beneficiary families in the Trust deed area of the Upper North Island. These grants have helped physically disabled children to participate in swimming, music therapy, driving lessons, art therapy, attend camps and sports competitions and purchase equipment including gravity chairs, hoists, power wheelchairs, buggy’s, and compression suits.

There’s a new addition to old Albany Village. In keeping with the history of this part of the North Shore, a magical little tea room has popped up in front of the library.

But this is no ordinary tea room. Dusky Rose Tea & Antiques is full of character; A wide selection of teas on offer. with antique furniture, a wide range of quality teas and even an old cash register. Owner Shizue Shimazu says: “We wanted to create a space for people to enjoy a cup of tea in china with nice sweets and treats. We were inspired to create a place with soft chairs, classical music, seating to relax in and read a book, or to catch up with a loved one. We wanted to create somewhere that we wanted to visit, that had character from days gone by.”

Shizue and her daughters have always loved Devonshire Tea. Youngest daughter Mio bakes their scones fresh each morning and, together with their homemade strawberry jam and fresh cream, they make for a delightful morning or afternoon tea. High Tea is a special feature and is perfect for a lovely bridal or baby shower.

Other delicious baking adds to the classic tearoom service not often experienced any more. Shizue’s other daughter Ai is studying and plays the harp, and music and jazz sessions are something they’d like to develop.

Dusky Rose Tea & Antiques, 5/231 Dairy Flat Highway, Albany Village 09 414 4237 Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm www.facebook.com/duskyrose.albany/

2018 has seen the Wilson Home Trust provide 104 grants to beneficiary families in the Trust deed area of the Upper North Island.

We would also like to acknowledge the support we have received from so many people and groups this year, in particular our dedicated group of gardening volunteers who have turned up rain or shine every Thursday. This year the Trust has also successfully secured grant funding from The Lotteries Commission to assist with the development of more services in 2019.

We have had numerous visitors to the site including several previous staff and children who stayed at the Wilson Centre in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s and we were delighted to have Mr and Mrs R W Wilson’s grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren visit the Wilson Home Trust site in September.

The local community has continued to support us over this past year and we would like to acknowledge and thank the following organisations: Milford Rotary Club, Devonport RSA, Devonport Garden and Floral Art Club, North Harbour Ladies Friendship Club and North Harbour Rebus Group.

On behalf of all of us at the Trust, we would like to wish everyone best wishes for a safe and happy Christmas and holiday break.

Visit our website www.wilsonhometrust.org.nz or contact the Trust Administrator Chris Jones on 09 488 0126 or Email: christinejones@wilsonhometrust.org.nz.

Relax and enjoy our delicious traditional quality in the heart of Albany Village Devonshire Teas Scones Cakes & Slices Leaf Teas High Teas Must book in advance.

5/231 Dairy flat highway, Albany • 09 414 4237 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00-16:00 Sat-Sun 10:00-16:00 facebook.com/duskyrose.albany/

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TEXTILES & FABRICS: REDGRAVES HOME FABRICS

International Champagne Day in Whanganui machinery after WW1.

I am never quite sure why Aunty Margaret is my favourite living A quick photo outside aunt. We never saw much of her as kids, she lived so far away, and now, at 91, she lives in a retirement home in Whanganui, so the old family home, then onwards in an we still don’t see her much. She had a large family of her own effort to get to our - seven or eight kids - and we never really saw much of them destination in time for over the years either. afternoon drinks.

I have thought a lot about why she is so special to me and I can We bounced into her only think it comes down to two things; non-judgemental acceptance room about 4pm, bottle and interest. Whenever we did catch up, every five years or so, she of pink bubbles in hand, was always interested in what I was doing, how my kids were, where to be greeted with: “What they were living, how they were getting on. And she remembered every little detail that you had told her five or 10 years previously. Now are you doing here? It’s so good to see you! Sit that made you feel important! I also never felt that she judged me for down and tell me what anything that happened as I stumbled and crashed my way through grandfather made.

The Raetihi gates his has been happening.” The the first 65 years or so. next hour or so was filled These days, I try to impart Aunty Margaret’s gifts of acceptance and interest to my own grandchildren, together with an unfailing belief with newsy chit chat ending with us promising to return the next day.

Saturday morning was a quick trip to the wonderful Whanganui in their ability to do anything. markets for a gift of handmade chocolates before returning to Aunty The one downside of having an aunty like Margaret is that, every now and then, I get the guilts about not making more effort to keep in Margaret’s home.

This time the conversation was different: She was at pains to share touch. I sometimes remember to send her a bottle of champagne for the things I did that made her feel important. “On my 80th birthday her birthday, but I am constantly promising myself to do something Artist: Jessica you rang me from Shanghai. On my 85th you rang me from Istanbul. more for her and then allow “stuff” to getKillen in the way.

One day you just sent me a bottle of bubbles out of the blue. Do you So, a few weeks ago, when our Labour Weekend plans were Educated: Manchester School of Art (hons) remember when you took me for our first ever Japanese meal and suddenly upended, we decided on a roadie instead. As soon as Bad UK Champagne day on Jonah Lomu helped Uncle climb the stairs?” And so on and so on…

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Aunty Margaret Works: Clarke and Clarke studios - Morley Green Wilmslow difference to this wonderful old lady. Another reminder of a great lesson and Whanganui here for me: The little things count. we come!

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WINE: WITH LIZ WHEADON OF GLENGARRY

Port – one of the most glorious

fortified wines in the world

Port is one of the most glorious fortified White Port is a wonderful Liz Wheadon aperitif by itself, as well as wines in the world. One that is often left being excellent with tonic or soda. Proceed until the end of the meal and, sadly, often exactly as you would with gin or vodka. White forgotten. With the quality and range of port port is made in the same way as ruby port, available in New Zealand never as great as though without the skin contact and resulting it is now, the time is nigh to jump on the colour. Most white ports are aged for 18 band wagon and enjoy a port with tonic, months in an inert vessel before bottling. chilled ruby port as an aperitif, a tawny port There are a broad range of producers cocktail or, of course, a wonderful glass of Quinta de la Rosa. and styles in store right now. Three of my fine port at the end of your meal. favourites are; So, what is the difference, what are all the Quinta de la Rosa is relatively small styles and how do you pick the right port for in comparison to the others, and up until the occasion? recently was run by Tim and Sophia Let’s start with what may seem glaringly Bergqvist. Sadly, Tim passed away this year. obvious. Port comes from Portugal, specifically A big loss for the family and the region as from around the town of Porto and the reaches Tim was a true gentleman in every sense of of the Douro River Valley that meanders inland the word. Sophia continues the tradition at towards Spain.

Quinta do Noval. the house, that has been producing port for Ruby Port is the starting point. These over 100 years. The style here is more in the are wines that are brightly coloured, strong mould of a fine wine, glorious and very highly ports that have a fiery nature to them. This rated ports. is the simplest form of port. Following The 300-year-old house of Quinta do rapid extraction of colour and tannins the Noval is synonymous with quality port. One fermentation is stopped by the addition of of the oldest, and arguably the greatest, of all spirit, thus fortifying the wine and retaining Taylor’s is one of the oldest of the the port houses, Quinta do Noval is a state residual sugar. A very short maturation in port founding Port Houses, with history dating of the art winery, producing wines displaying terms, these are then blended, filtered and back to 1692. an incredible delicacy and elegance, and they bottled.

Tawny Port is the next cab off the rank, the name tawny referring are unique in that their glorious Vintage Nacional is one of the to maturation in wood and the port turning a tawny colour. There are world’s rarest and highly prized ports.

Taylor’s is one of the oldest of the founding port houses, with a wide range of styles, that can be very confusing. These are ports history dating back to 1692. Taylor’s ports have for a long time that have been aged and, as such, are more mellow in nature than been available in New Zealand, though the range has never been a ruby port. Aged tawny ports have statements such as 10 year, 20 this broad. year + on the labels, which are the approximate ages when tasted and approved.

Vintage Port makes up a very small percentage of total port Glengarry, Devonport and Takapuna produced (less than 1% in total), and is made from grapes from a www.glengarry.co.nz single vintage, off the very best vineyards, then bottled after 2 – 3 years in wood. Not all years are declared a vintage.

Only the best achieve this status. The declaration process takes place the second year after harvest.

Unlike other styles of port, vintage ports require time in the bottle to mature. All other styles are released ready to enjoy.

Late Bottled Vintage Port, for me, is quite the treat. As the name suggests, it is late bottled, from a single year. The maturation then done before bottling, a late bottled vintage port is similar in style to a vintage port but bottled ready to enjoy.

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HEALTH & FITNESS: VISION PERSONAL TRAINING TAKAPUNA

Winning the Body Breakthrough Challenge Business owner and motherof-two Jane Allan takes out international fat loss challenge with an amazing 9.8 kg body weight loss and 6.8 kg fat loss in 9 weeks.

Jane Allan and her trainer Chris Wilde.

After more failed diet attempts than I could count, and growing weary of the narrative, “I don’t have enough time to exercise and prepare healthy meals,” I decided to sign up for the 9-week Body Breakthrough Challenge at Vision Personal Training. I wanted to prove to myself that I could do it, and that I have the power to change my mindset and relationship with food.

My Vision personal trainer, Chris Wilde, played a huge role in my success and was there every day to keep me honest and on track.

Two months out from starting the challenge, Chris was helping me prepare mentally. He would prompt me with questions about what I could do differently in my life, at the studio, and with my nutrition, to get the best results possible. Chris had me set a series of personal goals for each week throughout the entire challenge. As each week went by, we reviewed my goals and then made new ones.

I started a diary on the first day of the Body Breakthrough Challenge, and wrote in it every day over the nine weeks.

The diary kept me accountable and gave me a great sense of accomplishment, as I recorded my daily exercise, food intake, thoughts and weight.

I also wrote down my own secret goal of where I wanted to be by the end of the nine weeks, the end of 2018 and the end of 2019.

One of the biggest lessons I learnt in the Body Breakthrough Challenge was the importance of goal setting. The act of setting and envisioning short and long term goals is so effective in overcoming mental barriers and breaking old habits.

The biggest habit to break was thinking about preparing food in advance. I started meal prepping, and ensured raw food and a serving of green vegetables were included in at least three meals or snacks per day.

My personal trainer Chris knew nutrition Before After was the biggest

challenge for me, and offered me invaluable advice and educated me on nutrition along the way. The first area Chris instructed me to focus on was portion control. Then I was to make sure each meal consisted of a lean source of protein, vegetables, a healthy source of complex carbohydrates and healthy fats.

As I was struggling with my nutrition and exercise on the weekends, Chris suggested starting my week on a Saturday!

Doing this has proved super useful and helped me maintain my mindset over the weekend. It did take me until nearly the end of the challenge to really adapt to this fully, but it’s firmly planted in my mind now. After my Saturday morning group training session at the studio, I go and stock up on fresh fruit and vegetables before heading home to the family. This ensures we are fully supplied with good food for everyone over the weekend and into the next week.

I now have the confidence to say that I use food to fuel my body, not as a mood enhancer. My training is a priority and I don’t book appointments in or around my designated workout times. My exercise is my ‘me time’, and I come out a better person, ready to take on whatever my business or being a mum might bring that day.

I feel so proud of myself and what I’ve accomplished. Not only have I achieved the goals I set for myself, I’m now so motivated to stay on track with my health and fitness goals.

If you’re struggling with taking the step of finding the time, have a look at your weekly calendar and pencil in a few times per week to give yourself time to look after you. Ask yourself the hard questions about what you want and where you want to be. If you think you need help and encouragement to succeed, find a gym or trainer who can work with you and hold you accountable.

It’s not always easy, but it’s definitely worth it. Fitness is now my personal priority because it makes me a better me, mum, wife and business owner.

By Jane Allan, Fat Loss Winner of the International Vision Personal Training Body Breakthrough Challenge.

Vision Personal Training Takapuna 4 Killarney St, Takapuna, 09-391 8787 www.visionpt.com.au/studios/takapuna

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Good Flavours, Good Music, Good Vibes.

Open Monday to Sunday 7am til late 72 Taharoto Rd, Takapuna goodside.co.nz / @goodsideakl

Welcome to Goodside.

An exquisite collection of Auckland's finest boutique food and beverage artisans, housed in a relaxed, leafy venue making it one of Auckland's most delectable dining destinations.

Open now, come visit us!

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COVER FEATURE: GOODSIDE AT SMALES FARM

As readers of Channel Magazine will have discovered over the past couple of years, we are huge fans of what is evolving at Smales Farm. We have profiled the innovative B:HIVE business hub that has somewhat re-written the rules around office space in Auckland. The continuation of this innovation was the opening on December 1st of ‘Goodside’ – Smales Farm’s totally new dining precinct – set to become a destination for food and beverages throughout the day. Goodside is an exquisite collection of Auckland’s finest boutique food and beverage artisans, housed in a relaxed, leafy venue, making it one of Auckland’s most delectable dining destinations.

During November, Channel's Aidan Bennett attended the exclusive grand opening lunch and made it his business to also catch up individually with the people behind the seven new hospitality offerings at Goodside.

By Aidan Bennett

The B:HIVE has been open for over a year at Smales Farm, with an interim entrance being used while the building is completed 100%. The introduction of the Goodside dining precinct coincided with the opening of the main entrance to the B:HIVE, which is accessed via the leafy Goodside dining precinct.

Let me take you on a guided tour of what you will discover at Goodside…

RIPE DELI

Angela Redfern

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The first new offering as you enter Goodside is Ripe Deli. Founded by owner Angela Redfern from humble beginnings in Grey Lynn 15 years ago, Ripe has become an Auckland institution with its incredible and innovative salads, free range meats, hot dishes, delectable quiches, savouries and of course their salivatingly good sweet treats.

The day I met Angela for a chat at Goodside, her new outlet had just opened, after she was first approached by David Smale to open a Ripe Deli in this exciting new precinct around two years ago.

“I liked David and the fact that Smales Farm was a family business and that their plans were innovative,” explained Angela about her decision. “So after a year of planning here we are and this is everything we thought it would be."

Angela says that Ripe’s customers have remained loyal to the quality of the produce they use in their food. The takeout and grab and go concept makes it the perfect option for breakfast and lunch, plus their ready to eat hot meals are perfect for busy professionals wanting an easy dinner solution. Sounds spot on for the B:HIVE. “What we have is all takeaway, it’s all freshly made with high quality and always fresh ingredients. We bake here on site, we have dairy free and vegan options as well as our famous salads. We are also adding vegan soft-serve ice cream and sorbets to our offering at Goodside."

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To be in to win one of two copies of Ripe’s amazing new cookbook, simply follow @channelmag on Facebook or Instagram and leave a comment on our competition post telling us who you’d like to have around for dinner this Christmas?

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As I was leaving, Angela generously offered copies of her 'Ripe Recipes - A third helping’ 250-pages-plus cookbook as prizes for Channel readers. The popularity of her recipes only really hit home to me when I got home and pulled out one of the lovely books only to have my dear wife snaffle it saying, “this is on my present list for Christmas”.

Having Ripe Deli as a new addition on the Shore is fantastic. Ripe is the one-stop shop where you can always find something to tickle your taste buds, or find that perfect bite for any time of the day.

RIPE DELI at Goodside – Open Monday – Thursday 7am-7pm; Friday – Saturday 7am-4pm; Sunday – 8am-3pm.

Phone 360 6159. Email smales@ripedeli.co.nz Visit: www.ripedeli.co.nz

SHAKE OUT

Just beyond Ripe Deli at Goodside is Shake Out, a brandnew burger concept serving up a highly addictive menu of burgers, sides, shakes and sundaes – fast. The team behind Shake Out says that “quick and delicious no longer needs to be an oxymoron”.

At Shake Out, you’ll get a premium, grab-and-go burger experience, where everything can be held in one hand and quality ingredients have been chosen with care to craft fresh, deliciously fast food with your cravings in mind.

The Shake Out menu is simple, offering an addictive selection of burgers (cheese, double cheese, free-range chicken or veggie), sides, shakes and sundaes at a highly accessible price point.

The burgers are made with pure grass-fed New Zealand beef, free-range chicken and their own recipe Shake Out veggie patties.

Shake Out buns are made from a blend of potato and pumpkin flour and lightly toasted with caramelised butter. They make all their own sauces and use only organic dairy and organic soft serve in the shakes and sundaes.

We were at Goodside at lunch time late in November just as the new Shake Out offering had opened for business and chatted with one of the B:HIVE tenants enjoying his first double cheeseburger.

And enjoying it he was. The Shake Out team said their double cheeseburger is a must try and Darrel agreed.

Other interesting options on the menu include skin-on shoestring fries served with salt and vinegar mayo or cheese sauce (with a kick) and we recommend you grab a pickle-in a-cup for a truly

unique to Shake Out experience. No visit will be complete without a shake made with organic New Zealand dairy. Choose from chocolate caramel, banana, four berry, cheesecake, lime pistachio or neuro choc berry. Wash it all down with a classic New Zealand soda, and finish with a Shake Out sundae.

When you’re craving a great burger at Goodside, you won't have to wait too long either. Customers can order via the Shake Out kiosk system and pay with a card, phone or watch as Shake Out is totally cashless. You can also eat-in at the Goodside or take-away - it’s totally up to you and the food is portable enough to be taken anywhere!

The Shake Out crew are helping to save the planet too. All of the packaging is compostable and recyclable – either in the bins provided inside Goodside or at home in your own heap (providing the correct conditions are achieved).

SHAKE OUT at Goodside – Open Sunday to Thursday 11am9pm; Friday & Saturday 11am-11pm. 09 489 8223 or Email hello@shakeout.co Visit: www.shakeout.co Continued

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Continued

GOODNESS GRACIOUS

Nestled alongside Ripe Deli and Shake Out at Goodside is Goodness Gracious – notorious for its ridiculously tasty bagels.

This is the third compact sized cafe for the popular and proven concept, with Goodness Gracious cafes offering their bagel centric menus in Eden Terrace (opened 2014) and Parnell (opened 2017).

Adding antipodean flair to a New York staple was part of founder Greg Cornes' vision for Goodness Gracious, partnering authentic bagels with perfect espresso based coffee. Greg, who loves doing big things in tight spaces, is constantly refining his winning concept after being “smashed” on the first day they opened their doors at Eden Terrace four years ago. North Shore folk are the winners and will love Goodness Gracious.

There are lots of bagel options to choose from (brekkie, BLAT, vege, salmon, chicken, pulled pork, beef, bacon and more) – all toasted New York style using sesame, plain, wholemeal, parmesan, raisin and gluten free bread. The kranksy and burger bagels could have any American fooled that they’re actually in New York. But this is New Zealand and the fresh local ingredients and craftsmanship of the chefs are what makes this an institution.

The coffee, tea and cold drinks menu will prove popular, with a 'must try' being the Bon Bon – a silky shot of espresso over a layer of condensed milk. There’s a tipple list as well for those who wish to enjoy a beverage with their favourite Goodness Gracious bagel, salad or meal.

“We’ve built a good reputation on the back of a value-for-money experience and the North Shore will love it at Goodside,” explained Greg Cornes when we met him for a chat at his new Goodness Gracious Goodside cafe, just as he was preparing to open in late November. “All our fillings are prepared in-house using good quality produce, we have fantastic coffee and engaging service."

GOODNESS GRACIOUS – open Monday to Friday 7.30am-4pm (kitchen closes at 3pm); Saturday 8am-4pm (kitchen closes at 3pm); Sunday 8am-3pm (kitchen closes at 2pm); Open public holidays.

Email: goodside@goodnessgracious.co.nz Visit: www.goodnessgracious.co.nz

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&SUSHI

Another proven Goodside offering is &Sushi, which is just opposite Goodness Gracious, near the interior entrance to The B:HIVE at Smales Farm. &Sushi is the passion of founder Jeff Kim, who used his experience and background in hotel management to launch the first of his three Japanese inspired cuisine eateries three years ago in Teed Street, Newmarket. This was followed by a second at the City Works Depot in the central city two years ago. Now Goodside at Smales Farm.

“My young kids have always loved sushi but I couldn't find a good one so I decided to create a sushi offering that I would be happy to take my kids to with pride and confidence,” explained Jeff, when quizzed about how his &Sushi journey began. “Most had too much fried and low quality food. My concept was an up-scale sushi offering and cafe.”

"I feel that &Sushi gives Japanese cuisine and the art of making sushi the respect it deserves, with a focus on quality, using only healthy free-range and organic local produce. 90% is gluten free – including key items such as rice, soya sauce and mayonnaise.

There’s no doubt our loyal &Sushi customers appreciate our high standards and consistency."

My young kids have always loved sushi but I couldn't find a good one so I decided to create a sushi offering that I would be happy to take my kids to with pride and confidence…

Jeff Kim

“I had been thinking about Takapuna and the Shore for a while and when this [Goodside] came up I thought it was a cool development. We've spent about four months setting things up and I have discovered a great community here and have quickly built up a great rapport with everyone involved. It all feels like great fun. I feel we will be a crowd favourite at Goodside and a great addition the Goodside family."

At &Sushi customers can build their own plate of beautiful and colourful morsels to satisfy their cravings or select one of their many delicious rice bowls, udon bowls or salad bowls. Crispy chicken, cured salmon and perfectly dissected sashimi are all prepared fresh on the spot. &Sushi is the perfect option at Goodside for healthy weekday lunches, or for those crispy fried meats for those days when you need a little cheat. They have a catering menu as well. &SUSHI – Open Sunday to Wednesday 9am-3.30pm; Thursday-Saturday 9am-late. Email sf@andsushi.co.nz Visit: www.andsushi.co.nz Continued

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COVER FEATURE: GOODSIDE AT SMALES FARM

Continued

Poom and Jenny are opening Soho Kitchen at Goodside.

SOHO KITCHEN

We’ve been waiting impatiently for the Smales Farm team to unveil their Goodside line-up of bars and eateries ever since the B:HIVE first opened. In putting together these profiles of the line-up, I can tell you that they haven’t disappointed. The line-up is diverse and impressive. One that has particularly excited me is SOHO. Offering Thai cuisine with a twist, it will be one of the last eateries to open – a little after the others, in January.

You only have to spend a few minutes chatting with Poom Saengngam to discover the passion he has for his new Soho restaurant at Goodside. Poom, who is Thai, has spent many years in the local hospitality scene, including Thai restaurants and most recently has been involved in the popular Billy Cafe in Newmarket. It has featured in the Metro Top 50.

Poom and his partner Jenny, head chef at Soho, pride themselves on preparing food from scratch, and creating dishes full of flavour and freshness. Centre stage is their rotisserie, roasting the finest local chicken, duck, wagyu beef and kurobuta pork. In setting up Soho at Goodside they have travelled extensively to such places as Melbourne, Sydney and Asia to discover latest trends in food.

Soho is our creation, something special.

It is casual dining with a great vibe. All about fun with an emphasis on sharing.

“At Soho we are taking Kiwi favourites and using Thai flavours to provide a modern twist,” explained Poom, when we chatted on-site at Goodside. “Soho is our creation, something special. It is casual dining with a great vibe. All about fun with an emphasis on sharing. The flavours will be South East Asian – Thai, with influence also from neighbouring countries. We are both passionate about food, using only the freshest ingredients and this will be very evident at Soho.”

Poom says the Soho team will dedicate their love and experience of food to doing things differently, delivering an allstar experience for the taste buds.

“As well as great food, we place a big emphasis on the entire experience. Ensuring the very best service, a great drinks menu including cocktails, wine, spirits and beer, and always good coffee."

SOHO – Open (from January) Sunday to Wednesday 11am-9pm; Thursday to Saturday 11am-late.

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The Grange team, from left: Executive Chef Glen File, and restaurant managers Holly Wilson and Nik Stakes.

THE GRANGE

The designers of the B:HIVE and Goodside precinct have done a magnificent job in creating a relaxed, leafy environment, with a plan to make it one of Auckland’s most delectable dining destinations.

One of the completely new restaurants that fits comfortably into this environment, on the massive exterior deck area at Goodside, is The Grange. This is a new European restaurant and bar that has been launched by a well known North Shore family.

Appropriately, "Eat, drink, relax" is the strapline of The Grange – the creation of husband and wife team Mark and Linda Wilson, their daughter Holly together with her partner Nik Stakes and leading chef Glen File. They will be providing delicious food alongside local and International beverages in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Holly and Nik will manage the restaurant having returned from Melbourne where they managed popular eateries such as Chin Chin and Tipo 00. Executive Chef Glen File has worked in restaurants such as Boulcoutt Street Bistro in Wellington, and more recently Baduzzi, the popular Italian inspired restaurant at Wynyard Quarter.

“We are thrilled to have

someone of Glen’s calibre as Executive Chef and shareholder,” explained Mark Wilson, when we received a tour of The Grange in late November, just prior to the opening. "He is a proven performer and has created a modern European menu that is designed for contemporary style sharing in the relaxed atmosphere. We want this to have a Ponsonby Central and Britomart feel, but we are mindful that we are the North Shore. Shore people will love it, with an extensive wine list and a great bar area to match.”

Dishes such as king prawns with herb butter, and 12 hour roasted lamb shoulder are complemented by the best wines and beers from New Zealand and beyond.

Patrons will enjoy the dining options at The Grange. There is seating for 130 diners across the main dining room, covered terrace, a private dining room and outdoor dining. A prominent feature of The Grange is their Glasshouse, where they will grow fresh produce.

Mark Wilson says there is a focus on fresh local and seasonal produce and being environmentally friendly.

The Grange will be open right throughout the day at Goodside – for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It looks set to become one of the Shore’s best dining destinations.

THE GRANGE – Open every day 7am-late.

Email: dine@thegrangetakapuna.co.nz Visit: www.thegrangetakapuna.co.nz

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… Fantail & Turtle is a place for genuine company. A bar and eatery founded on core values of friendship, community, manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga.

Travis Field and wife Susan.

FANTAIL & TURTLE

What has been created at The B:HIVE, Goodside and the wider Smales Farm area is a real community. The new Fantail & Turtle bar and eatery – that shares the exterior deck area with The Grange – looks set to become a key meeting place for the community. That’s the aim of Travis Field, the vibrant driving force behind, and owner of this new establishment.

Travis comes from a strong business background, ex-army, publishing and operated the No1 Queen Street bar in the city for many years. He brought GM James Wakefield with him from that establishment to help run Fantail & Turtle.

So first, the obvious question… why Fantail & Turtle?

“I had a mate I grew up with who passed away a few years back,” explained Travis Field. "We were very close, did everything together.

We had nicknames for each other. I was Fantail and he was Turtle. So the name of the bar is in memory of my mate Turtle.”

Travis's friend left twin eight-year-old boys when he passed.

That led Travis to become such a big player and tireless worker in the Big Buddy Charity organisation. He is currently the chairman of Big Buddy.

Travis adds that the substitute ampersand '&' in

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the Fantail & Turtle logo is a pikorua. Turtle gifted Travis a pikorua before he died. The pikorua in Māori stands for the bond between two people, whether this might be by friendship, love, or blood.

The twist symbol also resembles the path of life and eternity.

Appropriately Travis Field says Fantail & Turtle is a place for genuine company: a bar and eatery founded on core values of friendship, community, manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga, with a beverage offering that acknowledges our independence and our appreciation of quality.

I’ve got to agree the environment certainly hits the spot. I have an inkling it will be popular right through the summer with relaxing outdoor areas, but you can also sense that the cosy inside areas will be a great places to meet for a tipple in the cold of winter as well.

At Fantail & Turtle you will find craft beer, cider and kombucha flowing from 30 taps, a community brewery, 50 wines from regions and countries that are synonymous with varietal excellence, an extensive gin selection enhanced with botanics fresh from the greenhouse, single malts to enjoy around the fire, and a range of classic cocktails to sip in the lounge. There’s also a modern sharing menu developed by chef (and Shore local) Jason Selbie, with some twists on classics, artisan pizzas and focused on showcasing local producers.

An interesting feature is community brewing. While I was chatting to Travis the invitation was put out to the Channel Magazine team to brew our own beer, then this would be offered for sale with proceeds going to the Big Buddy Charity that Travis is such a big supporter of.

What a great addition Fantail & Turtle is to our local North Shore hospitality scene!

FANTAIL & TURTLE – Open Monday to Friday 8am-late; Saturday-Sunday 11am-late. Email: hello@fantailandturtle.co.nz Visit: www.fantailandturtle.co.nz

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WINNERS OF THE 2018 NZ BEAUTY SALON OF THE YEAR AWARD

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HEALTH & FITNESS WITH CLAIRE BELLINGHAM, LES MILLS TAKAPUNA

Christmas Services on the Shore

Festive Damage Limitation!

For most people the pre-Christmas chaos is an intense combination of good fun and big demands. It’s natural for health to fall down the priority list a little during the festive frenzy.

I don’t encourage any of my clients to attempt to lose weight at the end of the year but I really prefer they don’t gain it. Here are four ways to Claire Bellingham help you minimise your personal festive spread.

The first way is to begin with the end in mind. The start of December is an excellent time to take stock – what you can measure, you can manage. Be brave enough to step on the scales or book an appraisal. Consider what you’d like to achieve with your health in 2019 and make a commitment to not travelling too far in the opposite direction. It won’t seriously derail your health if you have a blow-out of a week or two but you’ll run into problems if your festive season starts at the beginning of December and stretches on until Waitangi weekend.

The second way to keep on track is to manage your treats. When you’re out enjoying yourself choose favourite festive treats that you really enjoy, then go easy on the rest. A habit of mindless grazing can add a lot of kilos without a lot of enjoyment. Keep your daily diet solid with lots of water and plant-based foods, you don’t need a treat at every meal. You’ll be your happiest, healthiest festive self if you can find a way to indulge in moderation.

The third way to maintain a healthy weight is to prioritize your weight training. Calories in versus calories out is a battle few people will win over the festive period. Cardio is great but speeding up your metabolic rate is a lot more efficient. The main determinant of metabolic rate is lean muscle mass, and the way to build that is through resistance training. Keep up your Pump classes or get a weight training program to do in the gym or at home. As well as building lean muscle mass, weight training increases metabolic rate for hours afterwards as the body recovers. It’s the gift that keeps giving!

Keep your daily diet solid with lots of water and plant-based foods, you don’t need a treat at every meal.

The forth way to remain healthy, both physically and mentally, is to plan ahead. Maintaining a healthy weight requires time and emotional energy so you need to conserve both as the end-ofyear pressure builds. Get your festive jobs ticked off as early and efficiently as possible before the festive frenzy reaches it’s peak.

Many of my clients like to book sessions just before Shore City opens, meaning they can secure a carpark and get a workout in before zipping around the shops when they first open. Planning ahead and managing stress levels means you’re less likely to succumb to common barriers to maintaining a healthy weight. Time constraints, sleep deprivation, lack of energy and emotional eating all feed off each other if given the chance.

Festivity should be fun and it’s possible to balance indulgence with restraint. Monitor your health markers, manage your treats, prioritise your weight training and plan ahead. With the right strategies you can enter the new year rested, happy and ready to embrace new challenges.

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

CHRISTMAS CHURCH SERVICES

Takapuna Methodist Church

Cnr Tennyson Avenue & Lake Road Phone 489 4590 Email: takapunamethodist@xtra.co.nz Web: http://takapuna.methodist.org.nz Reflective Service 7.30pm Tuesday 18th Dec Christmas Eve 8.30pm Supper 9.00pm Candlelight Service Christmas Day 9.30am Family Service

St Joseph’s Catholic Church 10 Dominion Street, Takapuna Ph. 489 6486

Christmas Masses 2018 Christmas Vigil 7.00pm (Carols 6.30pm) Midnight Mass 12 Midnight (Carols 11.30pm) Christmas Day 7.30am & 10.00am

St Vincent de Paul Church

Cnr. Shakespeare Rd. & Fenwick Ave, Milford Christmas Vigil 7.30pm (Carols 7.00pm) Christmas Day 9.00am

St Luke’s Church

Bayswater Avenue, Belmont Christmas Vigil 5.30pm (Carols 5.00pm)

St George’s Presbyterian Church 2, The Terrace, Takapuna (opposite Shore City Mall) Phone: 09 489 5689 Email: office.stgeorges@xtra.co.nz Christmas Eve 11.30 pm Carol Service Christmas Day 9.30am Family Carol Service Welcome! We are an inclusive Church.

St Peter’s Anglican Church 11 Killarney Street, Takapuna Phone: 09 489 6242 www.takapunaanglican.co.nz 9 Lessons and Carols 7pm – Sunday 16 December Family Service 23 December 10am – with Children’s Christmas Play Christmas Eve 11.30pm – Communion, carols & candlelight Christmas Day 9am – Family Communion service

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HIGHBURY SHOPPING CENTRE

Highbury Shopping Centre this Christmas In the heart of the great little neighbourhood of Birkenhead is the local’s mall Highbury Shopping Centre. The centres property managers Colliers International caught up with Louise Clark from The Collective to find out about why she loves being part of the community and highlighted other things happening in the mall during December.

Children can have fun with music at Birkdale North Music Centre.

The Collective is a high quality preloved fashion and lifestyle store offering an experience of curated style at bargain prices, with 50% of profits going directly to The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand.

Louise Clark, The Collective After struggling with anxiety and bouts of depression through most of her life, Louise wanted to do something to turn her, and her family’s lives around by focusing on giving back to the community.

She says that part of moving through her own mental health meant not being ashamed of who she was or what she was feeling, to be emotionally authentic and to encourage others to do the same. Her love of preloved fashion and a desire to make a positive change in the community sparked her to create something that she was truly passionate about and The Collective was born.

Louise says that she couldn’t think of a better place to be located than in Highbury Centre.

“I wouldn’t have survived the first year had it not been for the generosity and compassion of those living locally; they really started this business with me and I am deeply humbled as a result.”

Her love of preloved fashion and a desire to make a positive change in the community sparked her to create something that she was truly passionate about…

Louise says the best part of The Collective, is that not only are you helping the environment and your pocket, you are supporting mental health – with 50% of profits going directly to The Mental Health Foundation of NZ. The Collective is a high quality preloved fashion and lifestyle store offering an experience of curated style at bargain prices. They are always on the lookout for more quality clothing and furniture/ homeware donations. If you would like to donate an item please call 0508 donate or email donate@thecollective.co.nz for free furniture pickups.

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Other things happening in the mall this December Birkdale North Music Centre is a great place where children can have fun with music, and take part in inexpensive classes held at Birkdale North Primary School on Saturday mornings. Birkdale North Music Centre is for all children from school years 1 to 8. The school is funded by the Ministry of Education and has a strong focus on providing affordable group music lessons to the local community.

Birkdale North Music School are proud to be part of the local Birkenhead/Birkdale community, and the students enjoy the chance to provide some Christmas cheer back to the community by performing Christmas themed songs for passers-by in Highbury Shopping Centre.

The shopping centre provides a perfect stage for the children to play as it is the local mall for most of the families, it is a familiar location and provides a nice combination of being compact, but with enough space to perform. It also has a nice friendly, laid back vibe, that allows kids to relax and enjoy themselves when performing.

Birkdale North Music School will be in Highbury Shopping Centre performing on the morning of Sunday December 9 at 10am so come along and watch them play!

This Christmas SPCA will be in Highbury Centre providing a gift-wrapping service for a gold coin donation.

Gift wrapping services from the SPCA This Christmas SPCA will be in Highbury Centre providing a giftwrapping service for a gold coin donation to raise vital funds for all the animals who will need shelter over the Christmas break. Your donations help to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home thousands of animals in need every year through causes such as ‘Help Kittens this Christmas’.

SPCA receives almost no government funding and therefore everything they do depends on the support of the community. It costs nearly $40 million to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home the tens of thousands of animals that need help each year.

SPCA will be in centre from 13 until 24 December 10am – 4pm daily so come and visit to get your presents wrapped for a gold coin donation. If you are lucky you might just be able to see a furry friend as well. www.highburyshoppingcentre.co.nz

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CHANNEL PEOPLE: ME AND MY DOG DEAN JOHNSON AND FIFI

Dean & Fifi 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 Dean Johnson and his much-loved standard poodle, Fifi, who loves going to Dog HQ. Dean, Fifi and family actually live in Mt Eden but own North Shore based business Delish Cupcakes.

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

DEAN JOHNSON: She has been with us since she was around six months old and she is about to celebrate her eighth birthday.

AB: What made you decide to get a standard poodle?

DJ: It was my wife and daughter who presented me with a "fait accompli" but what a great choice.

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

DJ: Yes Fifi is our first dog. I have had cats all of my life but Fifi has won my heart that's for sure she is such a wonderful lovable dog.

AB: Do you have any other pets?

DJ: We did have a beautiful rag-doll who ruled the roost and kept Fifi in her place, but sadly he took on a car and came off second best.

AB: What do you love about Fifi?

DJ: Fifi has the most amazing nature, she is loved by all who meet her and she loves us all back, so friendly, maybe too much at times.

Well behaved mostly.

AB: Does she have any bad habits?

DJ: When she meets new people she will poke her nose into people's private areas and has no hesitation, mildy entertaining! Not always welcome!

AB: What are her favourite things to do?

DJ: She has an old "Kong" that is her most favourite toy which she will chase for as long as you are happy to throw it.

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

DJ: Fifi has been going to Dog HQ for a few years now. She absolutely loves it there, she knows we are on our way there and will sit up expectantly when we are a few blocks away, she knows where we are going! We live in Mt Eden but I have a business, Delish Cupcakes, which is located in Forrest Hill so when looking for help to look after her I googled dog care and have never looked anywhere else. We both just love Dog HQ and when I am crazy busy it's nice to know that she is being looked after and is happy there.

AB: Does she love the beach and swimming?

DJ: She loves the beach and parks so she can run around but she does not like the water and we haven't encourages it as poodles are a bit hard to dry.

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

DJ: I am no expert but we spent a lot of time socializing Fifi and with her personality it was easy spending time with the other dogs at Dog HQ also means she is relaxed around other dogs. www.doghq.co.nz

WE LOVE DOGS. SERIOUSLY. www.doghq.co.nz Day Care - Night Care - Albany/Glenfield

Monday to Friday 6am - 7pm in Glenfield and Albany Award Winning Dog Day Care 5 Goldfield, Glenfield, North Shore • 14 Cowley Place, Albany 09 44 22 365 • www.doghq.co.nz • www.facebook.com/doghq

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LUXURY CRUISING WITH QUAY CRUISE

Kiwis love the outdoors!

An awesome way to experience this is small ship cruising in Croatia...

The Eastern European country of Croatia, with its long coastline on the Adriatic Sea, offers a unique combination of all the things you wish for on a Mediterranean holiday: breathtaking natural beauty, an abundance of history, interesting architecture, great swimming and delicious food and wine.

Croatia is famous for its crystal clear waters Michelle Malcolm along its extraordinary coast, which encompasses more than a thousand islands. From aboard your small ship cruise, experience the jewels of the Adriatic such as Dubrovnik, Split and Rovinj, each ready to offer you an unforgettable visit. Croatia hovers between the Mediterranean and Central Europe; a place where an azure sea bathes coastal towns in a soft golden light. Immerse yourself in the picture postcard scenery and the mix of cultures of the Adriatic.

Travelling by small ship offers the opportunity to conveniently explore Croatia's must-see destinations. Cruising on board your small ship, you are able to: • Visit smaller ports and tiny islands that are inaccessible to larger ships • Avoid the traffic and congestion by being dropped right in the middle of the spectacular medieval towns if you travel in peak summertime • Avoid the crowds while still enjoying the balmy climate if you choose to travel in the shoulder seasons of spring and autumn • Dine out in the evenings and enjoy the local cuisine and wine that Croatia is known for.

For those who love the outdoors and adventure, Croatia is our pick of the cruise destinations in Europe. You can choose to be as active as you like, with a number of small ship cruises offering cycling or hiking components as part of the land activities.

We love the fact that on a small ship cruise your evenings are largely spent on the land in the small villages, experiencing the local food, wine and hospitality, something that you don’t normally get to experience on a larger ship journey where they want you back on board for dinner.

This month we are featuring MS Sea Swallow

– a new luxury yacht-like vessel that will surely satisfy the highest of expectations. Brand new and state of the art, this vessel is currently being built in order to be ready to impress for the 2019 season.

Boasting many luxury features such as an upper deck restaurant and bar, VIP 180 degree saloon area for watching the spectacular scenery, sun deck with a jacuzzi; not to mention the spacious, modern and well equipped cabins – any cruise aboard the MS Sea Swallow will be one of style and comfort. With just 18 cabins you can enjoy a Split to Split – Southern Elegance Cruise in 2019. The interest for 2019 on this ship has been huge so call us to secure your cabin.

The team at Quay Cruise would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas.

We look forward to sharing our cruise knowledge and expertise with you all again in 2019.

Quay Cruise, your local cruise experts! Phone 09 477-0212 or come and visit us at 2/49 Apollo Drive, Mairangi Bay. Parking available!

Expert advice and great coffee!

CRUISE CROATIA Small Ship cruise on board MS Swallow from NZD $2,073 per person twin share CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS 7 nights aboard a Deluxe vessel - Saturday departures Guided walking tours of Dubrovnik, Korcula, Hvar and Split Brac's famous ever-changing Zlatni Rat beach Split's 1,700 year old World Heritage listed centre and Diocletian's Palace Breathtaking beauty and history of Dubrovnik

INCLUSIONS: Cruise Manager, 8 day cruise in a seaview cabin, seven buffet breakfasts, six three course lunch, welcome reception and three-course dinner, Captain’s dinner, complimentary fresh fruit daily. Guided tours as above. *Pricing based on 28 September departure.

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Shorecare is proud to announce that we have been selected by the Waitemata DHB to provide subsidised after-hours care to our North Shore community.

We have been given the responsibility of providing subsidised care to certain patient groups after hours.

required. We also run regular specialist orthopaedic clinics which allow us to manage most fractures from day 1 through to healing.

Patients who qualify include those eligible to receive publicly funded New Zealand healthcare who are over 65, under 13, holders of a current community services or high user card, and/or identified as living at lower decile addresses falling into the quintile 5 (Q5) category.

With two convenient locations, the choice is yours! Our Northcross clinic is open 8am – 8pm 7 days a week including public holidays. For services outside of Northcross hours, visit our Smales Farm clinic, which is the only 24-hour urgent care clinic on the North Shore. No appointment is needed at either location, just walk in.

Shorecare offers free care or reduced charges from 5pm to 8am weekdays, all weekends and public holidays for eligible patients.

This is to ensure that those who need it most are able to access healthcare after hours, and provides additional funding for medical consultations outside of standard GP hours, reducing some of the cost barriers that may have affected some of our patients in the past.

More importantly, our clinics have an experienced and dedicated team of doctors and support staff who aim to attend to you promptly, and offer you and your family sound advice and care for the best possible outcome.

We also offer FREE accident care for children under 13 years at any time.

We provide excellent care for acute illness and specialise in minor injuries and fracture management. For patients with wounds, we can provide tetanus cover, thorough cleansing, wound closure if required, and on-going dressing care. For those with possible broken bones we have x-ray facilities at both locations, and provide specialist plastering skills should this be

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HAIR STYLING: GLAMOUR HAIR BOUTIQUE

COMMUNITY NEWS

Building Better Blokes

Better Blokes is an organisation that offers peer support for male survivors of sexual abuse. It aims to “free present and future generations from the effects of childhood emotional, mental, verbal, physical and/or sexual trauma and to break the cycle of childhood abuse”, and to provide support to men recovering from the negative effects of these.

It has been supporting men around the country for ten years and is now operational on the North Shore and other areas of Auckland and Northland. It builds upon the work of 20 years of male support services in New Zealand and the work of specialist professionals internationally. Philipe Eyton is one of Better Blokes' trained facilitators.

Better Blokes' service is confidential, independent and offers individual support, peer support groups and weekend workshops free of charge.

The various forms of support it offers men recovering from emotional, verbal, physical and sexual harm allows them to tell their story and share their trauma in a safe environment. Better Blokes also facilitates community-based peer support; acts as an advocate for clients to support them in meeting their needs for recovery; supports men to transition from “victims into survivors, from survivors into thrivers”; and promote awareness that men too, experience sexual harm.

Spokesperson Philipe Eyton says that Better Blokes is committed to creating safe spaces for men to grow and heal, without imposing any ideological framework. It works encourages men to identify and value their wholeness, while taking responsibility for their emotions, words and behaviours, and the effects that those have on others in their lives.

Better Blokes has 24 topics that are the basis for weekly discussion at peer support groups and individual meetings. These topics come from Better Blokes’ experience and the experience nationally and internationally of professionals and organisations working to heal the pain of childhood trauma.

Better Blokes also offers a comprehensive Peer Support Facilitator Training Course designed to meet the demand for trained facilitators who can work with peer support groups in all communities. The course prepares facilitators to build and lead “safe circles” to support people in their healing, and has been developed to enable trainees to be proficient in the necessary skills and relevant legal requirements to offer peer support to others. It includes the needs of tangata whenua and other cultural groups, a legal framework, conflict resolution and self-awareness.

All facilitators have self-identified as being sexually abused, will have participated in our peer support groups, completed in-house training and will have relevant qualifications or training in a related field such as teaching, social work, counselling and peer support.

Better Blokes invites organisations and communities to support one of their men to train with us to facilitate and to lead a peer support group in their community. northshore@betterblokes.org.nz 09 889 2174, 027 443 4617 www.betterblokes.org.nz

Kylie Pointon (second from left) celebrates the salon's win with team members (left to right) Natalie Sweetlove, Becky Clement and Samantha Shoemark.

Local salon wins National Hairdressing Award

Not many new business owners can boast being invited to New York Fashion Week and winning a top industry award in their first year. However, Glamour Hair Boutique has done just that, hitting the ground running with accolades and recognition from the top of the industry.

Glamour Hair Boutique was a finalist in three sections at this year’s hairdressing industry awards: Best Salon Design, Editorial Stylist of the Year, and the Auckland Regional Editorial Stylist of the Year, going on to win the 2018 Editorial Stylist of the Year for the Auckland region.

Kylie Pointon is the proud owner and inspiration for this vibrant new North Shore salon, where she fronts the passionate team in the beautifully designed space. Salon clients are treated to complimentary high-speed internet and a beautiful functional waiting space where you can sip on amazing coffee and an extensive herbal tea selection. When at the basin, the handcrafted Italian chairs are sure to send you into blissful relaxation while receiving head massage.

“My vision was to create a welcoming space where guests feel treated to exceptional service in a beautiful environment.

I wanted a functional space where busy professionals, who love luxury, can be revitalised with top quality products and services without the need to take too much time out of their busy schedules, as everything is delivered with ease and expertise,” Kylie says.

The next brain-child for Kylie is adding to the hair and makeup offerings with an in-salon photography studio for professional head shots and fashion photography. Kylie saw the need for busy professionals to have stylish photos for their marketing and media.

Glamour Hair Boutique now offers a smart package where you can get your hair, makeup and head shots done in a flash, by the pros at making you look your best.

At the core of it all, Kylie's mantra is all about offering expert hair care and building trusting relationships with her clients."Glamour Hair Boutique is a salon that clients can confidently rely on for all their hair needs."

As for Glamour Hair Boutique's next year in business, well, watch this space. "Winning the Auckland award was the jewel in the crown of a great year and we look forward to seeing what 2019 brings.”

Glamour Hair Boutique, 33g Triton Drive, Rosedale instagram - www.instagram.com/glamourhairboutiqueltd/ Facebook - @glamourhairboutiqueltd www.glamourhairboutique.co.nz

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CHANNEL INTERVIEW: FRAN STAFFORD

Passionately plastic-free You might know Fran Stafford as the driving force behind Milford’s Wild and Woolly Yarns, where she has created a haven for knitters with a shop full of natural yarns. But there’s more to Fran than knitting. With summer coming up, and the amount of plastic on our beaches showing little sign of diminishing, Channel Magazine talked to this passionate environmentalist who cares deeply about keeping plastic off our beaches and out of our coastal waters.

Channel Magazine: How would you describe the problem of plastic on North Shore beaches?

Fran Stafford: Plastic is twice daily washed up by the incoming tide, relentless and ceaseless; an unwelcome and inconvenient reminder that we are not as clean or green as we may think. On the North Shore we are ‘fortunate’ that our currents do not wash up the huge waves of rubbish found in many coastal areas world worldwide. However, this is more due to the sea’s currents than a society that is committed to reducing ocean waste. Perhaps if we experienced the waves of plastic commonplace in Kenya and the Pacific Islands, we might be more inclined to act to reduce our impact.

Just walking the length of Takapuna beach with my dog I can easily fill a “doggie bag” with a vast amount and range of plastic: balloons, coffee cup lids, straws, ice cream spoons, drink bottle lids, polystyrene beads, syringes, condoms and of course plastic bags and packaging!

Most of the time, it’s hard to distinguish what it began life as, as by the time I pick it up is it already broken down into smaller pieces, the rest floating around in our ocean, or worse…

By Christine Young

CM: How did your concern about plastics (and other environmental issues) develop?

FS: It probably started in a small way and grew to become habit. I used a coffee keep-cup and my daughter vowed to not use plastic carrier bags for a year (this was loooong before they were ‘banned’ by supermarkets). These actions became habit and with this, awareness of other environmental issues grew. Soon our whole household was engaged in a game of one-up-manship in terms of who was doing something else to reduce their impact on the planet.

CM: Why is plastic on the beaches a concern?

FS: At a high level, plastic reduces our and other animals’ (that’s right, we are one of many species entitled to a clean environment) ability to enjoy our beaches and oceans. At a deeper level, everyday plastic items carelessly disposed of are the tip of society’s throwaway-nature iceberg. We purchase cheap items which break easily, and then dispose of them irresponsibly. They end up in our waterways and oceans, and begin to break down – not disappear, just break down into smaller and smaller pieces. These pieces, no matter how microscopic they get, never go away (there is not such place as away); instead, they affect ecosystems and food chains.

The long term effects of this are still unknown, but they won’t be good.

CM: What kinds of plastic are found on the beaches, and are some more of an issue than others?

FS: In terms of its effect on the environment, plastic is plastic, and nature is as incapable of dealing with PET as it is HDPE or LDPE. I suppose bigger pieces have a lower chance of ending up in a bird’s stomach than balloons do, or up a turtle’s nose like a straw on that infamous video.

CM: Where does the plastic come from?

FS: People. It’s a simple as that. When you look at the negative impact plastic pollution is having not only on our beaches and oceans, but on the health of our entire planet, we only have ourselves to blame. Plastic has horrific impacts on our planet, from the extraction of crude oil through to its disposal (or lack of) through to its afterlife; our total over-dependence on ‘convenient’, cheap and disposable plastic products is anything but convenient for every other species with which we share this planet.

CM: What have you been doing about it?

FS: On a miniscule scale, I pick it up. Once you become aware of the problem, it becomes impossible to walk past a piece of plastic litter. I haven’t yet figured out if it is a habit or addiction…. Picking up plastic on the beach can make for an extremely slow walk but the constant bending down is beneficial to the bottom and thighs! I also collect all manner of rubbish on our streets; there’s so much in the vicinity of McDonalds in Belmont and on a Tuesday in my area there’s a steady stream of orange refuse tags to be collected that have been ripped off bins and tossed from the street collection. This system is aimed as a replacement for our orange refuse sacks, but has created a whole new problem.

CM: Apart from beach clean-ups, what do you think we can do collectively and individually to help reduce the problem?

FS: Beach clean ups last for 12 hours. A much more impactful

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method is not to drop rubbish, or better yet, not buy it. Living by the waste hierarchy of Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot (i.e. let the rubbish rot in the environment or landfill) is by far the best way to collectively reduce the problem of plastic pollution. Put simply, think before you purchase – is there a plastic-free option?

Do you REALLY need it? Can it be reused or repurposed? Let others know your stance on plastic, and make your views known to retailers (we really do listen). The more we make our beliefs known and acted upon, the greater the ‘crusade’ becomes.

Living by the waste hierarchy of Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot (i.e. let the rubbish rot in the environment or landfill) is by far the best way to collectively reduce the problem of plastic pollution.

CM: Do you think this is a problem that can be solved – or are plastic-free beaches no more than a dream?

FS: Absolutely the problem of plastic pollution can be solved, through a combination of technology and consumer behaviour.

Technological advances to clean up our oceans are fantastic,

but they are the ambulance at the bottom of the hill. Changes in behaviour, by comparison, will present a long-term, sustainable solution. I firmly believe that one day the only place for single use plastic will be in a museum, and I will take my grandchildren to visit!

CM: Finally, are there materials other than plastics that are a concern?

FS: Clothing is another interesting one. The fashion industry is one of the most wasteful industries in the world. Fuelled by social media, trivial trends, and manipulative advertising, the fashion industry has selfishly created a mindset in people that they need to constantly buy new ‘stuff’ to be accepted. Workers are forced to work to ever-tightening timelines, the quality of materials does not need to be high, the environment is abused through the growing of cheap cotton or the extraction of oil to produce man-made fibre, not to mention the other end of the lifecycle when it ends up carelessly thrown away.

In summary, I believe we can collectively change the world through our purchasing decisions. Buy once, buy well, buy to last. Repair rather than dispose, and when absolutely necessary, dispose of thoughtfully. We created this problem, and collectively we can solve it.

Cleaning up rivers, coast and harbours Two organisations working to clean up our beaches, harbours and rivers, and educate the public about the effect of plastics and other rubbish in our waterways are Sustainable Coastlines and Sea Cleaners.

Sustainable Coastlines’ mission is to “enable people to look after the country’s coastlines and waterways”. The staff and a network of volunteers have worked for the last 10 years in practical and advisory capacities to keep beaches and riversides plastic-free. “We coordinate and support large-scale coastal clean-up events, educational programmes, public awareness campaigns and riparian planting projects. We also help groups run their own events..”

Sustainable Coastlines engages people to look after their local area, and counts Channel's publishing company Benefitz as one of its main sponsors. Non-profits (such as Rotary in a recent Takapuna beach clean-up) and educational institutions can borrow reusable sacks and gloves for coastal clean-up events.

Recent events run by Sustainable Coastlines on the North Shore included a “big beach clean up” at Takapuna in partnership with Ecostore. To take part in an event like this, simply register for an event on the Sustainable Coastlines website and arrive on the day ready to go (detailed information is on the website).

After each event, the Sustainable Coastlines team sorts through the rubbish collected to learn which products pollute the most. The numbers show how many of the worst offending products have been picked-up at events to date: • 205,793 pieces of plastic of unknown origin • 160,186 food wrappers • 91,943 bottle caps and lids • 91,215 plastic bags • 84,510 pieces of polystyrene / foam.

Sea Cleaners has worked for the last 15 years to capture floating rubbish. Using its vessel on the Waitematā Harbour (it has others in other parts of the country), staff and volunteers have collected a staggering 3.5 million-plus litres of rubbish from the harbour. Sea Cleaners, like Sustainable Coastlines, is increasingly focused on educating the public about the issue, aiming to reduce the amount of waste around our shores, rather than simply removing it once it’s there.

For more information contact Sustainable Coastlines Fletcher Sunde, Auckland Programmes Manager, fletcher@sustainablecoastlines.org www.sustainablecoastlines.org Sea Cleaners on Messenger: m.me/seacleaners, FB @Seacleaners www.seacleaners.com

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CHANNEL PEOPLE: MY SHORE LIFE, DEB HUMPHRIES

Making a difference in the Torbay community Deb Humphries was the recent winner of the Soroptimist International North Shore Women’s Leadership Award. She was presented with a certificate and a $500 cheque made out to her choice of charity, Takapuna North Community Trust, for a project promoting youth leadership in digital wellbeing. This month, Channel catches up with her to learn more of her community life...

that is often perceived as being affluent and without needs. It is true, our local community has many strengths and assets that could be of huge benefit but we also have hidden poverty, deprivation and inequality. (Our challenge is to explore how we can connect these two things better!) Long Bay Primary School is another awesome community our family is very lucky to be a part of. I am also an avid member of our local dog walking community – the benefits of animals to wellbeing is huge!

What do you love most about living in Torbay?

I love the opportunities to connect with community conscious residents. We have a strong Facebook community group in Torbay, which promotes good stuff happening locally and is also quick to support when people are in need or have highlighted issues re community wellbeing and safety.

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

I would love to connect more with our East Coast Bays Community Project and the fantastic community development activities and events it coordinates.

How long have you lived here?

Deb Humphries with the leadership award. Tell us about a place that is a secret gem in Torbay?

We moved from the UK in 1981, initially to I love Winstones Cove and Ladder Bay in olde Torbay. They hold Devonport (Dad was in the Navy) and found our family home in special memories of connecting with childhood friends and going Torbay to settle in. We lived in that house for 18 years so became on adventures…when the pace of life was a little less hectic and embedded in our ‘home away from home’. I then flatted in Torbay technology didn’t distract us so much from the beauty of nature that for many years, dabbling my toe in Rothesay Bay, but always returning. We finally purchased our first home in Torbay last year – a surrounds us! mammoth achievement!

Do you have a favourite local event that you look forward to What activities or organisations are you involved with? Why are each year?

We always try to connect with the annual Browns Bay Santa Parade. you passionate about these?

It is a fantastic example of the beauty of community development I work with Auckland North Community and Development to and culminates with a gala of great food, music and entertainment at coordinate the North Shore Family Violence Prevention Network, the beach!

Child Focus Group and Safer Whanau Project. This has included coordinating bullying prevention and If you could change one aspect about your suburb what would youth cyber safety projects. it be?

I am passionate about this work I would love for our streets to be as safe for our little people to cycle because we have a huge opportunity on as when I enjoyed them in my childhood. The more opportunities to make a difference in the lives we create for kids to connect offline, the better. of those who have experienced Who would you most like to have as a neighbour and why? family violence. I have the privilege The neighbours I have now are awesome! Getting to know your of working with an incredible team neighbours can be such an incredible support network. There is a very of agencies and individuals who cool campaign called Neighbours Day which encourages just this, you strive to improve the wellbeing of on Ride.

Ribb te Whi nt rece Deb on the can find all the details about it here: www.neighboursday.org.nz. our local community, a community

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IF SANTA BRINGS YOU TOOTHACHE THE TOOTH COMPANY - SMALES FARM IS OPEN Toothache can really take the fun out of the festive season.

Over this time we see all sorts of dental emergencies; from people breaking teeth on pork crackling, to falling over from too much boozy trifle, to young kiddies falling off their new Christmas toys - the list goes on. However more often than not, the emergencies result from people putting off much needed dental treatment throughout the year.

Our suggestion to avoid unnecessary toothache over this period is to get your teeth checked before you head away; giving you the piece of mind that dental pain won’t ruin your well-earned break.

We hope we don’t need to see you… and if we don’t, have a safe enjoyable holiday.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of the team at The Tooth Company.

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CHANNEL FEATURE: OUTDOOR LIVING

KIDS “SUP” EXPERIENCE PADDLE & PAINT

Mon-Thur from 4pm sup.experienceclub@gmail.com

Get the kids off devices & out on a Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) this summer down at Takapuna Beach.

4 pm Mon to Thu - Dec 18 to Mar 19 Option to do 2 hours “Paddle and Paint” & pick up at 6 pm. $30: 1 hour (SUP Only) or $40: 2 hours (Paddle & Paint) - includes equipment, coach & art supplies.

SEE YOU OUT THERE!

Min age = 8 Bookings essential Must be able to swim

PS. Email sup.experienceclub@gmail.com for more info & to book your Kids SUP Experience

OuTDOOR living Summer. Time for outdoor living. It’s so easy on the Shore, whatever your outdoor preferences: beaches transform from early morning and late afternoon dog-walking zones to all-day sand and water-based playgrounds, gardens are for getting out into when a riot of flowers adds splashes of colour to the patio and backyard.

Auckland Council and DoC provide rich networks of walking and cycling trails to explore, and many of our parks offer sea views that are the envy of many other parts of the city, and the world. If you haven’t already explored what the Shore has to offer, try the Okura River walkway in the north, Takarunga/ Mount Victoria or Maungauika/North Head in south in Devonport, Centennial Park in the east, Eskdale Reserve (close to just about everywhere), or Shepherds Park and Tui Park in the west.

Or take the opportunity this summer to try stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, windsurfing (when the wind’s blowing onshore, or you’re likely to end up out at sea), or a spot of fishing from one of the Shore’s many jetties or rocky outcrops.

Organised sports clubs and activities abound: cricket, fun runs (and swims), summer league football, tennis, summer softball, yachting (of course), volleyball, and more.

For the kids, beaches aside, there’s the ever-popular Takapuna Beach playground, easy bike trails all over, and, best of all, the space and time to run free, climb trees and explore your own limits.

If an active summer is not your thing, lie back with a book on comfortable, durable outdoor furniture, or make the most of the evenings over barbecues with family, friends or neighbours. Then again, there’s no need to cook when we have such a myriad of quality restaurants and takeaway to the beach options. Keep it simple this summer and make the most of each day’s warmth and the glow of the late-setting sun.

At Merrell, we exist to give you all you really need for your next adventure. Wherever you go and whatever you do. Because we believe your time should be spent enjoying your surroundings, not worrying about how your gear will perform.

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OuTDOOR living Laura Foote Mark Berryman Mark Berryman is the founder and director of Selah Homes. A builder by trade, he has been recognised for his work with 'Habitat for Humanity', a worldwide charity which builds homes in less fortunate communities from the Pacific Islands to Bangladesh.

Which suburb is home and what are its best outdoor spots? Currently Riverhead, where we build houses. It is well-known for mountain biking in the forest and there is great wakeboarding up the river.

How do you plan to enjoy the outdoors this summer? We'll be boating, sailing, kite boarding - anything that is on the ocean really, whether there is five knots of wind or 50 knots.

What is an outdoor activity you’re keen to try and why? I just got into kite boarding a year ago and am so addicted; jumping eight metres into the air while some of the pros are going 20m+. It's an exhilarating sport!

Are you a camping or a glamping sort of person? DOC camps all the way. I was brought up going to DOC camps in the Coromandel with long drops and just a running water tap. I love to escape from all the technology and hustle of life to wind down and relax.

Tell us who you’d most like to go on an outdoor adventure with and why? Well, either my wife and bubs - boating is usually fairly extreme when you have a one year old.

Although we did a week's sailing around the Greek Islands this year, when he was six months and wasn’t moving much, and that was fine. Otherwise going down to Otago and deer hunting with my old mates from Dunedin.

What would you recommend visitors to the Shore do to make the most of outdoor living this summer? Visit Takapuna and the beaches. Oh, how I love everything about Takapuna! That’s where I work and play.

Young businesswoman Laura Foote is a member of Devonport Business Association, as the owner of two stores in the village - ECHO Designer Boutique and its sister store ECHO Designer Living.

She has always lived on the Shore and is passionate about the area.

Which suburb is home and what are its best outdoor spots? I am a true North Shore girl! I grew up here and went to Vauxhall Primary, Belmont Intermediate and Takapuna Grammar. I live and work in Devonport and love my short morning walk to work everyday.

There are so many lovely spots in Devonport, especially when the sun is shining. A walk along King Edward Parade down to the Navy Museum is always nice, especially if there is a cruise ship coming in or going out of the harbour. I always recommend to the many tourists who ask, that a walk up Mt Victoria or North Head offers the best view of Auckland, it doesn't disappoint.

How do you plan to enjoy the outdoors this summer? This summer will be lots of barbecues and outdoor dinners with friends, making the most of the longer daylight hours. This is the year where lots of friends are getting engaged, married, turning 30, or having babies! So I'll be sure to have my summer dresses and party shoes at the ready!

What is an outdoor activity you’re keen to try and why? After meeting Alan, from Madloop Windsurf School, at the Explore North Shore launch, he assures me I will love windsurfing....! I jokingly said: "But I can't do that in my high heels!" He seems to think that where there's a will, there's a way! "Lake Pupuke is warm too," Alan told me. All I can say is watch this space...!

Are you a camping or a glamping sort of person? Glamping...! Sorry!

Tell us who you’d most like to go on an outdoor adventure with and why? My partner Dave and I both work in retail. And this time of year is our super busy time, leading up to Christmas. In the New Year it will be great to take a few days break to get away and enjoy the sunshine.

What would you recommend visitors to the Shore do to make the most of outdoor living this summer? There are so many things locally, we are very lucky. Enjoy our beaches, local shops and cafes, markets and genuine Kiwi hospitality.

Jethro Tambanillo Which suburb is home and what are its best outdoor spots? I live in Glenfield, which I think is a great spot for being close to all the Shore has to offer. My favourite indoor spot there is Glenfield Mall, and outdoors are the nearby beaches.

How do you plan to enjoy the outdoors this summer? This summer I’m travelling back to the Philippines to visit my family and friends for three weeks. A lot of my friends are keen on getting outdoors; dirt-biking, skateboarding etc. Here on the Shore, I’ll be doing lots of mountain biking.

What is an outdoor activity you’re keen to try and why? Dirt biking here in New Zealand - my friends and I used to do it over in the Philippines and I’ve not managed to give it a go here yet.

Are you a camping or a glamping sort of person? I’ve never been camping! But I reckon glamping sounds fun.

Tell us who you’d most like to go on an outdoor adventure with and why? My friends, because they’re always keen on getting outdoors and having fun.

What would you recommend visitors to the Shore do to make the most of outdoor living this summer? Get out to the beaches and enjoy the outdoors as much as you can!

Maybe try some hiking - there are plenty of places around the Shore to explore.

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SJ Cansdale Sarah Jane Cansdale (SJ) runs outdoor company GirlsGetOutThere – which gets “girls” of all ages out on the water, learning and enjoying paddle boarding. She also offers co-ed school holiday programmes.

We asked her about her favourite outdoor spots on the Shore.

Which suburb is home and what are its best outdoor spots? I call East Coast Bays home. Takapuna is the best spot on the Shore, with its lovely beach, sheltered bay and cafés.

If I had to pick another beach it would be Cheltenham Beach for its sheltered lagoon-like bay – but beware, it can be tidal for paddlers.

Josh Turbull Josh Turnbull is an outdoor enthusiast, and manager of Merrell’s Takapuna stroe where he’s a fount of knowledge on gear you need for a positive outdoor experience. We asked him how he will enjoy the outdoors around the Shore this summer…

Which suburb is home and what are its best outdoor spots? Castor Bay. Its best spots are Centennial Park, which has great tracks for walks and or trail running; nice looping tracks with fantastic bird life. Also Rahopara Pa site at the northern end of Castor Bay beach has vast ocean views.

And Kennedy Park with its WWII tunnels and gun emplacements.

How do you plan to enjoy the outdoors this summer? Walking to work from Castor Bay to Hurstmere Road via the Milford to Takapuna coastal track. A great way to start the day energetically and it takes under 40 minutes.

What is an outdoor activity you’re keen to try and why? Bungy jumping, as I’m yet to try it, and to see if I’m brave enough.

Are you a camping or a glamping sort of person? Definitely camping Tell us who you’d most like to go on an outdoor adventure with and why? My Mum, as she is fitter than me and will keep my pace up.

What would you recommend visitors to the Shore do to make the most of outdoor living this summer? Get themselves a decent pair of walking shoes, a drink bottle and explore walks such as the Chelsea Sugar Factory to Kendall Bay walk. The shore has numerous walks on our doorstep just waiting to be explored.

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How do you plan to enjoy the outdoors this summer? You'll find me down at Takapuna beach boat ramp (or at The Pumphouse) teaching SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) lessons or running the SupDogClub [owners and dogs enjoying paddle boarding together] and Kids SUP Experience Club. I also love being on the water at sunrise or sunset, floating on the water in a tranquil environment.

What is an outdoor activity you’re keen to try and why? I've just spent three weeks travelling around the South Island running SUP retreats and our Girlsbigsupdayout events. I saw an operator kayaking on the glacier at Mount Cook. I'd be stoked to SUP on the glacier lake. Looks magic! Also, Full Moon paddles would be fun!

Are you a camping or a glamping sort of person? I'm neither, as I like to have my own space. When I’m running our GirlsGetOutThereNZ SUP weekend retreats I hire a house or stay in a moderately priced hotel or AirBnB – with wifi of course! I do like the idea of popping a tent up and sleeping under the stars next to the water... so I guess "camping" if it was a remote location.

Tell us who you’d most like to go on an outdoor adventure with and why? I love taking heaps of photos and paddle boarding, so I would take my "like minded" SUP sistas. Also Rachel Gillespie who runs NZ Kiwi Experiences magazine, for her outdoor photography and retreats.

What would you recommend visitors to the Shore do to make the most of outdoor living this summer? Park up a campervan at the Takapuna camp ground. Take a walk along the rugged coastline from Takapuna to Milford, or to the French Rendezvous Café at Lake Pupuke for a croissant. Hire a SUP or join a lesson at Takapuna Beach or a midweek twilight paddle at The Lake... it’s just stunning as the sun goes down! Go to an outdoor play at historic Pumphouse Theatre. For the thrill seeker... try foiling or come on a half day paddle to the Puhoi or Riverhead taverns.

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Julia Craig Julia Craig works at The Source in Milford and is a lover of good food and nature adventures. She’s a certified Nutrition and Wellness Coach at Julia Frances Wellness and also runs cooking workshops from her home.

Which suburb is home and what are its best outdoor spots? Milford is home, I live a short walk to the beach and I think that’s the best spot, it’s beautiful down there! I love walking or running early in the morning around the marina and over the footbridge towards the beach, to see the sun popping up from behind Rangitoto Island.

How do you plan to enjoy the outdoors this summer? On my stand up paddle board! It’s my favourite thing to do for some me time and mindful exercise.

What is an outdoor activity you’re keen to try and why? I’ve recently started playing tennis! It’s such a fun activity to play socially whilst enjoying the sunshine and being active.

I took a few lessons to get the basics and now I’m ready and excited for regular midweek hits with friends.

Are you a camping or a glamping sort of person? I like to think I’m a camping person, with the essential comforts. I especially love camping by the beach or in the bush, with my tent and an airbed with sheets, a duvet and pillows.

Tell us who you’d most like to go on an outdoor adventure with and why? My boyfriend Jalam is an asset to any outdoor adventure. He always knows what the weather is doing and comes prepared with the essentials. He’s also very aware of his surroundings and always spots incredible wildlife; he once spotted a penguin at Milford beach!

What would you recommend visitors to the Shore do to make the most of outdoor living this summer? Get outside and go for a nature walk every day if you can. I like to take my visitors on the Milford to Takapuna walk, along the waterfront. Usually followed by a Smoothie Bowl for lunch in Takapuna before heading back. Just make sure it’s not high tide!

I LOVE MY SPORT: EMMA PUGH, BMX

Burning up the new BMX track In November, a new world-class BMX facility opened on the Shore and there to try it out for the watching media and VIPs was Shore rider, Emma Pugh. Once she'd impressed onlookers with her 8-metre ramp riding and jumps at the new Albany track, Channel chatted to the multi-talented Westlake Girls High School student about her love for BMX, and how she is soon to represent New Zealand in another sport too...

Channel Magazine: What drew you to BMX initially?

Emma Pugh: My dad actually used to ride when he was a kid. He thought it might be something I would enjoy, so he took me along to a club night and I loved it from the start.

CM: How long have you been involved?

EP: I started riding when I was seven and have been riding every year since then, so eight years.

CM: Do you have a role model in the sport?

EP: I think every BMX rider respects what Sarah Walker has achieved and done within the sport. She shows how resilient you need to be and how to get back up after a Emma with Mayor Phil Goff hard knock. She also always takes and fellow North Harbour time, when she's at a race meet, BMX rider Paris Dixon. to talk to and have pictures with anyone and is just a really kind person. Another person who inspires me is Caroline Buchanan. She is an amazing rider in both BMX and mountain biking. She's an Australian Olympian and works so hard to get where she is. She's an amazing person and one of my role models who helps inspire me to reach my goals.

CM: What’s the best all-time performance you have ever seen in the world of BMX? EP: I don't really have a favourite race because there are so many good riders and I've seen so many amazing races that I can't single out any one.

CM: Have you ever sustained any injuries through the sport?

EP: Other than scrapes and bruises from small crashes, the worst injury I've ever had was when I was 10 and I broke my arm. I was beating my rival for the first time ever and, on the last straight, I looked back because she was getting close, and mistimed my pumping, hit the jump and went over the bars and landed on my arm.

CM: Please tell us what you think about the new North Harbour BMX facility in Albany?

EP: It is a very professional facility, I've never been to one like it before. The all-weather surface is cool, which means we can ride all year round. Having a proper carpark that we won't get stuck in adds to it. Even though it is fenced, the area still feels big and there's heaps of room around the track. Having access to an 8-metre ramp is amazing because it means, leading up to my entering junior elite, I have the ramp to practice on every day.

CM: How do you train?

EP: It depends what time of the season it is. I do an individual coaching session at the track with my coach, I do a special gates session to work on my gating technique, which is really important in BMX. I race at club night on Tuesday, which is good for whole track fitness and learning race lines. Then, leading up to a big event. I'll do additional training at home, like plyometrics and high intensity bike sprints.

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CM: Can you describe the feeling you get when you nail a new jump or a record time?

EP: Whenever I achieve one of my goals like hitting a new jump or beating a gate time, I get this smile on my face that won't go away and a feeling inside that I can't describe, because it just feels so cool to do something for the first time.

CM: If you didn’t compete in this sport, which other sport would you like to excel at?

EP: I'm actually also doing quite well at basketball, on top of BMX. I'm traveling to Papua New Guinea in December with the New Zealand Under 15 team to play in the Oceania Championships. BMX actually helps me in basketball because the strength and fitness I gain from riding transfers over to basketball as well.

CM: Do you do much other cycling away from BMX? EP: Not really, aside from going on the occasional ride around my neighbourhood, I usually stick to BMX. CM: In five years time I hope to…

EP: Because of the nature of the sport, and what comes up in life, I hope I'm still riding competitively and achieving at the same levels I am now.

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OUTDOOR LIVING: CHANNEL'S SUMMER ON THE SHORE

Summer

ON THE

Shore

By Christine Young

A round-up of special events, festivals and sports fixtures to entertain you over the summer.

 Festivals and special events: The summer Festival season kicks off with Devonstock Music Festival, on 9 December at Windsor Reserve on the Devonport waterfront. A showcase for an amazing array of talented young musicians, organised by local teenagers from Devonport Youth Forum to showcase the music of young artists like SKILAA, Munkhouse, Daffodils, Gretel, Masonic Silk, and Ben Glandfield. A free, all-ages local music and summer sun experience with food and craft stalls. Smoke-free and alcohol-free.

There’s no need to welcome in 2019 on your own. On the Shore, herald in New Year’s Eve at Highlife NYE at The Wharf at Northcote Point; alternatively take a cruise on the harbour; pick a picnic vantage point from which to watch the inevitable fireworks; or join the crowds at pubs and bars anywhere around town.

Once we’re into 2019, don’t miss the Takapuna Beach Summer Days Festival takes place at Takapuna Beach on 19 January from 11am-7pm. Something for everyone, with family entertainment including stage shows, circus and theatre workshops, face painting, a giant slide, and a beach dig. From 3pm till 7pm, jam with local artists. Bring a picnic or try any of the local restaurants around Taka or food trucks on site.

The Takapuna Food & Wine Festival takes place at Smales Farm in Taharoto Rd, Takapuna on Saturday 16 February. This one-day festival (11.30am-8pm) captured the crowd last year, and this year offers another collaboration of some of the best international and local acts, New Zealand wineries and craft breweries, popular eateries and food vendors, creative artists, spectacular performers and more.

The publicity promises “an occasion that delivers an offering, vibe and atmosphere like no other!” Music comes from acts that include Sneaky Sound System, Tiki Taane, Automatic 80s, Nathan Haines, Swamp Thing, The Buskers, DJ Reminise, Karn Hall, Grant Marshall, Bobby Brazuka, Murry Sweetpants and more. All of which can be enjoyed as you sample wine, beer or bubbly from top local and national wineries and craft breweries, and food that ranges from pizzas and poke, to barbecues, fries, tacos and gelato.

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Auckland Council offers the opportunity to make the most of summer and the opportunity to explore Auckland’s beautiful parks with family and friends thanks to the 2019 series of free Music and Movies in Photo credit: Auckland Council.

Parks. There are just two Music in Parks events north of the harbour bridge: Kids Music in Parks at Birkenhead War Memorial Park on Saturday 3 March, and Summer Beats at the Beach on Saturday 9 March at Manly Park in Whangaparaoa. You’ve more chance of seeing a movie in one of North Shore’s parks, which start later in the summer, from Peter Rabbit at Narrow Neck on 16 March, to Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, at Rosedale Park in Albany and others at Milford and Mairangi Bay. Details of all event across Auckland are at www.musicinparks.co.nz or www.moviesinparks.co.nz.

 Theatre: Community Christmas Carols, The PumpHouse Amphitheatre, Saturday 15 December, 5-6.30pm Bring your voices to a fun family evening of traditional carols and choral singing which was hugely popular last year. The PumpHouse Community Choir and North Shore Chorale perform everyone’s favourite Christmas songs and carols which the audience can sing along to. Don’t worry if you don’t know the words – you’ll be given a songbook to sing from. Tickets $5.

Shoreside Theatre presents genuine Shakespeare in Auckland Shakespeare in the Park from 20 January to 17 February. This twenty-third consecutive summer Shakespeare season promises to deliver the usual muchanticipated mix of entertainment and drama.

With alternating performances in the PumpHouse Amphitheatre you have the choice of a great history play (Henry V) or his best comedy (Twelfth Night) – or you can attend both with special discounts when you book both at the same time.

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 Sports & fItness: Pascoes New Zealand Tennis Championships take place at Albany Tennis Park in Oteha Valley Road in Albany, from 11-16 December.

New Zealand's best tennis players hit the court, competing for national titles and a wildcard into the ASB Classic international tournament.

 School Holiday programmes:

Sit back and relax to the thwack of ball on willow at the North Shore Cricket Club’s 2019 Junior World Cricket Series takes place from 21-23 January. This is an exciting opportunity for budding young cricket stars to play under the flag of a national team in three days of intense competition.

There are no selection criteria, except first in, best dressed.

Cricketers of all abilities can take part - so anyone can play and get a chance to star. Players get selected into teams to represent the major cricketing countries of the world, and games are played on grounds around the Devonport/Belmont area. More info at www.northshorecricket.co.nz/juniorworldseries.php.

If you want to get the body in shape for summer, don’t forget Les Mills’ free Outdoor Body Balance classes every Sunday morning at the Takapuna Northern beach reserve at 10am. They take a break from 23 December until 13 January, but otherwise, just turn up and take part.

Also on Takapuna Beach is the all-ages Takapuna Beach Series - beach run, coastal run, stand-up paddle and ocean swim series on Tuesdays from 5pm. Register for the season, or enter on a week by week basis. In Devonport, check out the Wednesday night Jets runs. Or if you’re an early riser, head to Albany Lakes Civic Park for the once-a-month Albany Lakes Summer Series; adults start at 8am, kids start at 9.30am.

Aside from its comprehensive pre-Christmas theatre programming, The PumpHouse Theatre offers several school holiday options: A Shakespeare Sampler, from 9-11 January; Happily Ever After? From 14-18 January and Around the World In (Less Than) 80 Tales, from 21-25 January. Details of all programmes are on the PumpHouse website: www.pumphouse.co.nz.

From 14 - 25 January 2019, from 10am 3pm Lake House Arts has a comprehensive professional development and Kids’ Art holiday programmes. Read details later in this magazine, or at www.lakehousearts.org.nz.

Mairangi Arts Centre runs a kids’ School Holiday Programme from 10am-3pm daily from the 14th-25th January. The summer art programme offers a range of art classes that are fun for kids yet at the same time enable them to pick up valuable art skills.

To view details and book online, visit www.mairangiarts.co.nz.

Whether your thing is arts, sport, theatre, or simply getting out into the outdoors on the many walkways and cycleways, the Shore has plenty to offer.

Enjoy summer and make the most of it.

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DEVONPORT NEWS

News from Devonport's Business Improvement District Manager, Toni van Tonder

Toni van Tonder

Glad tidings from Devonport

Kia ora e hoa mā.

And we made it! Summer is here once again and all those winter blues are swept away and forgotten about. The sky has never been clearer, the sand never so golden or the sea so enticing. Devonport makes your heart sing in summer.

If you’re like me, you’ll be keeping an eye out for the best gifts to satisfy the most challenging of family members and, this year, in Devonport, I’ve already sourced a few goodies from some of our newer shops, as well as from the tried and true.

What’s even better is the Devonport Community House is running four Saturday ‘Drop & Shop’ sessions so you can do Santa’s grunt work uninterrupted (or head out for a Christmas lunch sans kids). School aged children between ages 5-12 will be kept busy participating in Christmas craft activities for 90 minute sessions on Saturday 15th & 22nd of December. If you plan ahead, you’ll be able to lock them in for a straight three hours, as different activities are being offered each time. This gives you the perfect excuse to shop seaside this December, take in our epic city views, and follow it up with a dip at Cheltenham Beach. Book your sessions at www.devonport.co.nz Hot tips for Christmas gifts this year are the fantastic stonewashed denim aprons from Bear Brothers Denim inside the Arcade, versatile three-way poncho tops from ECHO Designer Living, the RONE Oxfam Classic Blunt Umbrella from Firefly Light & Design, Perfume Workshop vouchers from Miller Road Perfumery, and the Cera Mill coffee bean hand-grinder from Chiasso. I just hope my nearest and dearest aren’t reading this or they might start to recognise shapes under the Christmas tree!

We’ll have got into the swing of it all with our Santa Parade on Sunday December 2nd, with many of our business members dressed up in character costumes handing out stickers and sweets. And, while I swore I wouldn’t do it again, how could I possibly resist another ride by Santa’s side with my three little elves. One of the many highlights of the job!

In the Devonport Library we’ll be erecting a very large Christmas tree, which will be where our village locates its City Mission collection this year. At night you’ll be able to see the tree twinkling through the large eastern window.

As with any year coming to a close, we all take stock of the months just been. Just as the tide rolls in and out, each year brings ups and downs, challenges and joys, but the one thing that remains a constant is the beauty and charm of Devonport, Auckland’s seaside village to explore.

Meri Kirihimete me te hape nū Ia - Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Toni van Tonder.

Community News from Devonport Community Co-ordinator Maria Teape

Maria Teape

Music and merriment in Devonport!

This Christmas spirit is alive and well on the Devonport peninsula as we wind down towards the end of the year and start planning for the summer holidays ahead.

Devonstock Music Festival is happening on Sunday 9th December from 2pm to 6pm at Windsor Reserve on Devonport’s Waterfront.

The talented line-up of young musicians featured include: SKILAA, Munkhouse, Daffodils, Gretel, Masonic Silk and Ben SKILAA will be performing Glanfield. This free event at Devonstock. is brought to you by the Devonport Youth Forum and the Devonport Peninsula Trust, with special thanks to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board for their support.

Devonport community organisations are opening their doors and inviting you to their Christmas parties! First up is Ngataringa Tennis Club’s Christmas party on Sunday 16 December, 3pm-8pm at the club rooms at 166 Calliope Rd, Stanley Bay. There will be a rock band, bouncy castle, on-court activities for kids and lots of fun for young and old. Bring a picnic and rock into Christmas with legendary local band Uncle Tom. Enquiries to: clubcaptain@ntc.net.nz North Shore Cricket Club also invites you to their Christmas party on December 22nd from 11am. Come along to Devonport Domain and watch some Premier T20 cricket action, games start at 11am and 3pm. The club rooms will be open with food and drink available. More info at: www.facebook.com/events/1462427047193392/ If you are going to be away from friends and family or looking to meet some new people on Christmas Day, then why not join in the community Christmas lunch at Holy Trinity Church?

Located at 20 Church Rd, Devonport, all are welcome to come along and enjoy great food and live music to celebrate togetherness. The lunch starts straight after the 9.30am service until 1pm on Christmas Day. Bookings essential! For more info and bookings call Emily on 021 176 6559.

Summer Fun Preschool Play mornings continue in Devonport (Windsor Reserve) and Bayswater (Bayswater Park) until 11 December and 13 December respectively and then break for Christmas. The sessions will start up again in the New Year on 8th January in Devonport and 10th January in Bayswater.

These free morning play sessions in parks are a great way for children and caregivers alike to be active and meet new people.

Sessions in both locations start at 9:30am and finish at 11am.

For more community news about what’s happening in Devonport each month, sign up to our monthly community e-newsletter at www.devonportpeninsulatrust.nz Wishing you all safe and happy holidays!

Maria

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FEATURE INTERVIEW: DAVID DOWNS

Down With Cancer Self-titled 'genetically modified organism' David Downs talks to Heather Barker Vermeer about facing life and loss, and bringing the overseas treatment that saved him, here to New Zealand...

There’s a light in David Downs’s eyes that I swear seems to burn more brightly these days.

I met David several years ago, through The Vic in Devonport, where he is trustee and treasurer. He was a larger than life character back then; loomingly tall and well-built, with a ready smile. He was big user of arms gestures and had a powerful voice full of presence as he addressed a fundraising meeting in the theatre auditorium. Scroll through to last summer, when I met David again. This time at another fundraiser, for St Leo’s School at McHughs’ in Cheltenham. I had no knowledge of the health challenge he had been facing in the intervening time. His face was as pale as the bleached table cloth in the midday sun.

He was slight, weak and nonetheless jovial, but tired.

I then began to read about his cancer journey through the blogs he shared on Stuff.co.nz. Blogs that, between then and my meeting him last month, would prove to save his life.

Staring down the barrel of a diagnosis that turned a

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seemingly persistent cold into a death sentence, David chose to accept his mission. The author of five books, radio and TV presenter, comedy performer, husband and father-oftwo, has, according to his web profile as GM at NZ Trade & Enterprise, ‘a passion for working with companies that will help propel New Zealand into a position of world-leading innovation and success’. So it was written in the stars, and on his CV, that he would tackle cancer in an innovative, and ultimately successful, way.

Two years ago David was told he had cancer. Two days later, he was having chemotherapy. “Then one year ago, I was told I had run out of options here in New Zealand. It was a horrendous experience.”

David’s always frank, and often funny blog, entitled 'A Mild Touch of the Cancer...' with many and varied subheadings, charted his experience of discovering he had cancer, then terminal-in-New Zealand cancer. It attracted readers from

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around the world; over 120,000 people followed his journey.

One reader was Michael Corbo, Head of Immunology for pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. “He reached out to me and he put me in touch with some people at Harvard. 48 hours later, I’d been signed up for clinical trials. It was a surreal and amazing experience.”

David’s doctor at home had told him he couldn’t get onto the trial. “I had the pleasure of saying to the doctors in New Zealand, ‘Ok, so I’ve met this guy on the internet who says he can help me’. I’m sure that didn’t sound at all dubious,” he smiles.

When the penny - or over $1 million - dropped on the reality of the cost of this shot at life, David’s immediate reaction was to sell the family home in Cheltenham, where he has lived for over 14 years with his wife Katherine and their three sons; Jack, 20, Joshua 17, and Toby, 12. “We thought we had no choice and I would have pushed straight ahead with that.” However, a group of friends had other ideas. Long-time buddy Bob Pinchen set up a GiveALittle page that got the ball rolling and it quickly gathered pace.

“The GiveALittle page was excruciatingly embarrassing,” cringes David. “But there was nothing I could do about it! It seems the person being fundraised for has absolutely no say in the matter!”

But the grimace soon turned to gratitude as the dollars began to descend. The Viaduct Events Centre was filled with more than 400 people paying to see North Shore comedian friends Paul Ego and Michelle A’Court, Jeremy Corbett, Dai Henwood and others put on a massive comedy performance to raise funds. Online donations were landing from near and far.

David was astounded by the support.

“We suddenly had $200,000 and that was enough to get us started. We put a deposit down with the hospital and I could start the trials.”

David’s life was saved by CAR T-cell therapy, which he was given as part of the clinical trial out of Boston earlier this year.

CAR T-cell therapy is a type of cancer immunotherapy, which was in the news last month after two pioneers of the treatment were awarded the Nobel Prize for their work. Immunotherapy harnesses the body’s own immune system to fight cancer, and is recognised as opening a new frontier for cancer treatment.

“The impact of the treatment was much less than chemo. I was lucky that everything went like clockwork and, though the $350,000 that it ended up costing was hardly a bargain, it was far less than the $1 million that had been predicted.”

You can see events as obstacles or opportunities, says David, and credits his positive personality on his upbringing and the character of both his parents. In his darkest moments, David turned to his laptop. “Even on the worst of days, when I was feeling like shit, I could still write my column. I could still put my ideas and voice out into the world to hopefully help others. This was helping me to keep myself being me, and not a victim. I had to keep that sense of what I could control. I wrote to help others and it ended up saving my life.”

He also benefited from plenty of creative escapism. “I had to be in hospital for weeks and weeks, in isolation, so we (David and his family) came up with this idea of dressing up the room in different themes, different countries…so we had France, Vietnam, all sorts! You can’t choose your room, but you can choose your attitude.”

Now, he’s got the backs of other cancer patients. “I learnt a lot about the medical system throughout it all, and I am pleased to be able to help others who are going through that journey now.”

One way in which he is doing this is by becoming Ambassador for The Malaghan Institute, New Zealand’s leading independent biomedical research institute, which is bringing CAR T-cell therapy here. The Institute is preparing for early phase

clinical trials of a new generation of the treatment next year.

The $1 million David is aiming to raise (he whispers that he's really aiming for $2 million) will go to the Institute’s research programme and the trials, which will treat a small number of patients who are otherwise facing palliative care. Long-term, the Institute’s aim is to provide New Zealanders with early access to potentially life-saving treatment.

And they could have no-one better placed, or more passionate, about brining these life-saving trials and treatments to our shores.

“The treatment is now being used for blood cancers but they are trying to use similar treatment for other cancers such as breast cancer, pancreatic cancer and many more,” explains David. Legal processes are underway and Medsafe approval has been sought. Funding is now needed to carry out these trials here in New Zealand, which David sees as a potential world leader in this area with The Malaghan Institute’s credibility, technology and expertise providing a perfect foundation for success.

David’s life was saved by CAR T-cell therapy, which he was given as part of the clinical trial out of Boston earlier this year. CAR T-cell therapy is a type of cancer immunotherapy, which was in the news last month after two pioneers of the treatment were awarded the Nobel Prize for their work.

A visible sadness washes over David, however, as he shares a very recent conversation with a fellow Kiwi who’d got in touch after reading his blogs. “Yesterday, I met someone who has three to four weeks to live. He can’t get over to the USA for treatment, because he has been told he cannot fly the distance.

It was a very emotional meeting.

“I have to work harder to get this treatment here in New Zealand. If the treatment I received was available here, this man would live.”

David gave his second Ted Talk this spring in Auckland - a rare return invitation to speak at the TedX event. Following a presentation on Kiwi innovation previously, he spoke on tackling the cancer journey with positivity. He is also working on his sixth book - based on a compilation of his Stuff articles. He has also teamed up with old friend and local comedian, Willy de Wit, who suffered a stroke the year after David was diagnosed with cancer. “Willy was really sick, and I was terminally ill with cancer. We said at the time, if we get better, we have to do a show about this!” The pair will perform ‘a comedy about mortality’ at The Vic on December 8th.

“It’s great that I can give back in such a tangible way.”

If you’d like to support David’s mission, please email him at david@downwithcancer.nz or visit the website www.downwithcancer.nz

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BROWNS BAY TRAVEL: WITH HELLOWORLD

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REAL ESTATE: GERALDINE ZAREIAN, MREINZ BARFOOT & THOMPSON BROWNS BAY

Real Estate on the Shore with Geraldine Zareian

Geraldine Zareian.

Five Bedrooms North of the Bridge for $700K?

Foreign buyer rules, tightening up of anti-money laundering rules and tighter credit markets have killed off speculators. The bridge is now from residential to commercial for overseas investment with new rules.

Developers must deliver houses that buyers can afford. That will come from intensification, with more townhouses and apartments being built.

The definition of “affordable” is the lower quartile selling price. The combination of first-time buyers with KiwiSaver is the target for KiwiBuild houses and the centre of attention for lenders. Most banks are willing to lend up to 95% of the price of a KiwiBuild home.

The “Milldale” project is the building of 9,000 new homes in Wainui, north of Auckland. If only this was combined with a scheme to buy leasehold land after five years' occupancy! You could see larger five bedroom homes being “affordable”.

More landlords are choosing to sell, meaning that affordable “doups” are popping up and buyers have choice of quality. Combine this with low mortgage rates and relaxed LVR, set to continue till 2020, for a boost in house sales over short term.

Geraldine Zareian MREINZ, Barfoot & Thompson, Browns Bay Office Free dial: 215 2773 M: 021 184 0312 E: g.zareian@barfoot.co.nz

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU BROWNS BAY

Renting of a residential property – a minefield?

A client was renting a property that has recently been sold as a tenanted property. The new owner/landlord gave the tenant a new tenancy agreement to sign, which included a higher weekly rent, even though the existing tenancy agreement with the previous owner was still valid. The tenant wanted to stay in the rental property and asked the CAB for help.

Our trained volunteer was able to reassure the client that in his case the house was not sold as a ‘vacant possession’ the original tenancy continues and the new owner becomes the new landlord with the same rights and responsibilities of the previous owner. We navigated our client through his various options as it is our aim to empower clients through making informed decisions.

At Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) North Shore branches we receive many questions from tenants (and some landlords) about their rights and obligations when renting a residential property. The specific responsibilities relating to a tenancy are specified in a written tenancy agreement which should be agreed and signed by all parties to the tenancy. There are different types of tenancy – periodic, fixed term, service and boarding house. All have their own peculiarities and important variations.

When disagreements arise between tenant and landlord, the tenancy agreement will hopefully specify a mechanism to resolve the situations. At CAB, we always encourage all parties to the tenancy agreement to discuss their issues and hopefully, resolve matters amicably. However, if agreement cannot be reached and the issue is considered to be reasonably serious, then the parties can apply to the Tenancy Tribunal to settle the matter under dispute. The decision of the Tenancy Tribunal is legally binding.

The Citizens Advice Bureau website (www.cab.org.nz) gives more detailed information about residential tenancy with links to reliable websites, or you can phone or drop in to a CAB branch for more information.

At the five Citizens Advice Bureau North Shore, our trained volunteers receive questions and queries from a wide range of clients. Questions may relate to tenancy issues, 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.

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).

In CAB Browns Bay and Northcote we welcome new migrants to book an appointment 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.

Our Justice of the Peace is present every week day - hours vary from day to day so please check our website or call to confirm JP attendance hours. You can also follow our Facebook page for updates or more information.

Citizens Advice Bureau, Branches: Northcote, Takapuna, Birkenhead, Glenfield, Browns Bay Open 9.00am to 4.30pm, 0800 367 222 www.cab.org.nz www.facebook.com/CABNorthshore

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Now’s the time to really enjoy long summer days and evenings in the garden!

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s holiday mode takes hold, enjoy relaxing evenings in the garden with a hose in one hand and a drink in the other!

Gardeners should be working towards harvesting and garden displays for Christmas enjoyment this month. The sun is shining and Christmas is almost upon us but it is still a great time to be planting before the silly season arrives.

For the kitchen garden, December is a month of rapid growth so ensure you pay attention to watering, weeding, feeding and spraying. You can still sow seeds directly into the soil like beans, beetroot,

parsnip, swedes, radish, lettuce, spinach and sweetcorn, and sow every two weeks so you can enjoy a regular supply of your favourite veges throughout the summer months.

Tomatoes will be really thriving at this time so make sure you feed your plants at least once a week with a fast-acting liquid feed such as Tui Seaweed Organic Plant Tonic. Remove any side growths (laterals) on tall tomato varieties as they grow, and ensure they are firmly staked for strong, healthy plants.

Now is a great time to get your outdoor area looking great for all those Christmas gatherings and BBQ’s. We have a great range of new season’s outdoor furniture in store, including café and lounge settings.

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This revolutionary range of barbeques, developed by one of the world’s top chefs, with an innovative range of charcoal and electric barbeques, is for anyone who enjoys barbeque cooking.

There’s also plenty of gift inspiration in store for every person on your list.

From outdoor games, books for all ages, quirky retro toys, giftware and treats, to terrariums and houseplants that are wrapped and ready to give.

Merry Christmas!

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VILLAGE PEOPLE: BROWNS BAY

VILLAGE Order your succulent Christmas Ham now!

Opening Hours

Monday - Saturday 7am - 6pm Sunday 8am - 5pm

Address 26 Anzac Road, Browns Bay Phone 09 973 1989 Email themeatroom@outlook.co.nz Website www.themeatroom.co.nz

72 Clyde Road, Browns Bay, Auckland 0630 | Telephone: 09 479 2316 info@nichollsoptical.co.nz | www.nichollsoptical.co.nz

Travel expert in the heart of Browns Bay Kelda Cawood of House of Travel shares her love of travelling and a Christmas gift idea...

When and why you did you start this business?

House of Travel Browns Bay was started in 1990 and we have enjoyed being part of the Browns Bay community for 28 years. I was given an opportunity to purchase the business in February 2017 and I could not let that pass me by. House of Travel is a strong and proud Kiwi brand, founded in 1987 in Timaru and now has stores throughout New Zealand.

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

Travel is something we all love to do and experience. We have such a great team at House of Travel Browns Bay with each consultant invested in their clients’ holidays and striving to achieve the very best combination for them. One that suits them perfectly. After all, the House of Travel catch phrase is: The best holidays are created together.

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What gives you the greatest buzz?

Our clients returning from holiday having had a great trip and

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CHRISTMAS IN EUROPE IS TOUR AND RIVER CRUISE BOOKINGS NOW OPEN FOR 2019

The best holidays are created together.

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Megan Camons, Grant Davies, Kelda Cawood, Christine Ross, Charlotte Webb.

wanting to share their experiences with us. Then they come to our next travel information evening to get ideas for their next trip!

What is your number one tip for anyone starting a business?

We all love that feeling of experiencing great customer service, so I think this is very important. It’s all about creating great relationships and building trust.

Boutique shopping in Browns Bay, Auckland.

Supporting NZ makers & ethical, fair trade international brands.

Tuesday - Saturday 9.30 am to 5.30 pm Sunday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm (09) 475 5677 | 3B Inverness Road, Browns Bay /bathboutiquenz | bathboutique.co.nz

Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season

What do you love about Browns Bay? Well, the beach is just spectacular! There is nothing quite like having lunch at the beach overlooking Rangitoto Island. I love the relaxed café culture and of course we have a friendly community too.

Tell us what’s happening in-store during December.

I am returning from the Europe Christmas markets early December to share my experience with the team and our clients.

We enjoy taking part in the Browns Bay Santa Parade - if you haven’t noticed us before we are the HOT gingerbread house float.

If you are struggling to find a gift for someone for Christmas, remember we do sell gift cards, that do not expire! Christmas is special time of year and the team at House of Travel Browns Bay would like to wish everyone a wonderful time with family and friends. Thank you for your support throughout the year.

Please sum up your business in one sentence.

Our Browns Bay team all absolutely love travel and are dedicated to doing the very best for our clients.

Footwear that fits the Kiwi foot, including wide widths!

Everything from flats to heels, sandals to casual styles and ankle boot. Stockists of the fashionable Walking Cradles range and the uber-comfortable Propét Walking Shoes for Men and Women.

Specialist footwear is also available for troublesome feet issues too!

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BOOK REVIEWS: WITH THE BOOKLOVER, MILFORD

We are open until 7.00 pm on Thursdays and Fridays from December 13 for your relaxed Christmas shopping.

OPEN SUNDAYS 10.00 – 3.00

e are thrilled to be able to share ou r Christmas books cata logue with you in this issue of Ch annel: huge than ks to the ex ceptional support fro m Aidan an d his Channel te am. We ar e strongly recommen ding the fe at ur books... ho ed wever, spac e does not allow us to inclu de so man y

more supe rb titles no w in store. Whe ther you ar e looking books for yourself or presents, we look fo rward to he lping you your purc hases for Christm as.

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Down the Bay: Abel Tasman National Park Philip Simpson $80

The Binding Available 31 December Bridget Collins $35

In the tradition of Sarah Waters and Jessie Burton, an atmospheric and mystery-laden historical novel set within a magical world where books are not stories but the repository of individual lives.

Imagine you could erase grief, or remove pain, or hide the darkest, most horrifying secret, forever. Young Emmett Farmer begins an apprenticeship as a bookbinder – a vocation that arouses fear, superstition and prejudice. He will learn to hand-craft beautiful volumes, and within each he will capture something unique and extraordinary: a memory. People’s secrets are concealed and their past is locked away within the rows upon rows of books meticulously stored in a vault under the workshop. But just as Emmett begins to settle into his new circumstances, he makes an astonishing discovery: one of the books has his name on it.

Soon, everything he thought he understood about his life will be dramatically rewritten. An unforgettable novel of enchantment, mystery, memory and forbidden love, The Binding is a beautiful homage to the allure and life-changing power of books – and a reminder to us all that knowledge can be its own kind of magic.

Wine Reads

Jay McInerney $40 In this richly literary, delectable anthology, Jay McInerney – bestselling novelist and acclaimed wine columnist – selects the finest pieces of memorable writing about the making, selling and drinking of fine wine. Including excerpts from novels, short fiction, memoir and narrative nonfiction, Wine Reads features many big names in the trade and literary heavyweights alike, such as Kermit Lynch, A. J. Liebling, Michael Dibdin, Joseph Wechsberg, Rex Pickett, Jancis Robinson and Benjamin Wallace.

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Abel Tasman National Park, created in 1942 to protect the wonderful sequence of forested beaches and headlands, has become much-loved by countless New Zealanders and visitors. Philip Simpson, award-winning author of books on New Zealand trees, presents a complete picture of the distinctive landforms of Abel Tasman, from the deep caves of the uplands to the unique granite headlands and golden-sand beaches, the diversity of plants and animals, the coastal environment, and overlays this with accounts of both Māori and European history. The book also records the present ambitious project to transform the park by removing pests and reintroducing threatened birds to restore the area to its former state. This is an inspiring and hopeful story of how the future of an important area of New Zealand is being secured for future generations. Down the Bay is a tribute to this gem of our national park system.

The Summer I Met Jack Michelle Gable $30

The bestselling author of A Paris Apartment imagines the affair between John F. Kennedy and Alicia Corning Clark – and the child they may have had. Based on a real story, in 1950 a young, beautiful Polish refugee arrives in Hyannisport, Massachusetts to work as a maid for one of the wealthiest families in America. Alicia is at once dazzled by the large and charismatic family, in particular the oldest son, a rising politician named Jack. Alicia and Jack are soon engaged, but his domineering father forbids the marriage. A decade after they meet, on the eve of Jack’s inauguration as the 35th President of the United States, the two must confront what they mean to each other.

This sparkling and compassionate novel, a splendid portrait of a spirited survivor thriving in a man’s world, will enthral readers.

The Booklover thanks all its loyal customers for their continued support throughout 2018, and hopes that our much-anticipated Christmas books catalogue will help with your gift selections for family and friends.

We look forward to ensuring you benefit from our informed reading choices and unique services in 2019.

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1 Milford Road, Milford Phone: 09 489 8836 www.thebooklover.co.nz With Christmas just around the corner, plan now to make this year a ‘Book Christmas’. We have new stock arriving daily – too many titles to feature in a brochure. There is the perfect book for everyone on your list, and of course one or two for yourself! Be sure to visit us soon for a good browse while our selection is at its best.

Revel in the pleasure of completing your Christmas shopping early, and having all your gifts beautifully wrapped.

BECOMING | $55 Michelle Obama In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. In her memoir she invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it – in her own words and on her own terms. Warm, wise and revelatory, Becoming is the deeply personal reckoning of a woman of soul and substance who has steadily defied expectations – and whose story inspires us to do the same.

Therese Anne Fowler With her Southern family destitute after the Civil War, Alva Smith married into one of America’s great dynasties: the newly wealthy but socially shunned Vanderbilts. Ignored by New York’s old-money circles and determined to win respect, she designed and built mansions, hosted grand balls, and arranged for her daughter to marry a duke. Alva also defied conventions of her time, asserting power within her marriage and becoming a leader in the women’s suffrage movement. From the bestselling author of Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald, an unforgettable story showing that history is made by those who know the rules – and how to break them.

PATTERSON: Houses of Aotearoa | $95 Andrew Patterson Architect Andrew Patterson has been designing houses and civic projects for over 30 years and was awarded the New Zealand Institute of Architects 2017 Gold Medal. This sublime book showcases 17 of his recent houses, in some of the most dramatic locations in New Zealand, from stunning seascape retreats to hillside cabins. Each house reveals how Patterson’s architecture responds to that region’s breathtaking landscape to tell the story of the country’s cultural history and to create a sense of place and belonging. This overview is interspersed with thematic sections that present Patterson’s key influences, and the culture and lifestyles of New Zealand, more broadly.

Juliet Nicholas & Barb Rogers This timely book celebrates the endeavours and achievements of the women gardeners who are responsible for some of the most-admired gardens within New Zealand. Often starting as a home-based hobby, the featured gardens have evolved into living works of art. Scattered from the far north to Stewart Island, each garden has been developed by a woman responding to her own landscape and locale with energy and verve. The gardens portray a wide cross-section of styles: some are well known and justly celebrated both here and overseas. Others are undiscovered gardens worthy of wider attention – gracious country rose gardens, inner city courtyards and edible gardens all feature.

Dan Jones & Marina Amaral Spanning from Queen Victoria and the US Civil War to the Cuban Missile Crisis and the beginning of the Space Age, this startling world history charts the rise and fall of empires, achievements of science, industry and the arts, the tragedies of war and politics of peace, and the lives of the people who made history. Using contemporary photographs as the basis for full-colour digital renditions, Marina Amaral has created 200 stunning images, and Dan Jones has written a narrative that anchors each image in its context. A fusion of well-chosen pictures and words, The Colour of Time offers a unique perspective on the past.

A WELL-BEHAVED WOMAN: A Novel of the Vanderbilts | $35

ANIMALPHABET | $28 Julia Donaldson & Sharon King-Chai A stunning die-cut alphabet of animals from international bestselling author Julia Donaldson and visionary illustrator Sharon King-Chai. Each cleverly cut flap draws you further into a beautifully vibrant world of huge elephants, slithery snakes and growling tigers. Sharon’s bold colours and shapes create a rich delight for children of all ages while Julia’s rhythmic text is a pleasure to read aloud. Children are invited to embark on a journey of discovery through the natural world comparing one animal to another, and clever hints and the peep-through holes within the artwork make this an entertaining guessing game, and a gorgeous book to treasure.

FLOURISH: New Zealand Women and Their Extraordinary Gardens | $55

THE COLOUR OF TIME: A New History of the World, 1850-1960 | $50

HILLARY’S ANTARCTICA: Adventure, Exploration and Establishing Scott Base | $50 Nigel Watson & Jane Ussher Written by Nigel Watson of Antarctic Heritage Trust, and illustrated with Jane Ussher’s stunning photographs, historic images and previously unseen ephemera, and diary entries, this is the first book to fully document and celebrate Sir Edmund Hillary’s contribution to Antarctic history, and the legacy left behind. Supposed to be a support act to the 1957-58 British Commonwealth Antarctic crossing party, Hillary’s New Zealand team, using three tractors, had the audacity to reach the South Pole first, adding another fascinating chapter to the Antarctic exploration annals and laying the foundations for New Zealand’s continuous, and increasingly important, presence in Antarctica.

BIBLIOPHILE: An Illustrated Miscellany | $50 Jane Mount Booklovers, rejoice! In this love letter to all things bookish, Jane Mount brings literary people, places and things to life through her signature and vibrant illustrations. Readers will: tour the world’s most beautiful bookstores; test their knowledge of the written word with quizzes; find their next great read in lovingly curated stacks of books; sample the most famous fictional meals; peek inside the workspaces of their favourite authors. A source of endless inspiration, literary facts and recommendations, and pure bookish joy, Bibliophile is sure to enchant book clubbers, students, poetry devotees, inspiring writers – any and all who identify as bookworms.

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Simon Mawer From the lauded author of The Glass Room and The Girl Who Fell From the Sky. It’s the summer of 1968, the year of love and hate, of Prague Spring and Cold War winter. Two English students hitch-hiking across Europe decide, on a whim, to visit Czechoslovakia. Sam Wareham, a first secretary at the British embassy in Prague, is observing developments in the country with a mixture of diplomatic cynicism. The Soviet leader, Leonid Brezhnev, is making demands of Alexander Dubcek and the Red Army is massed on the borders. How will the looming disaster affect those fragile lives caught up in the invasion?

UNSHELTERED | $37 Barbara Kingsolver From the globally acclaimed author of Flight Behaviour and The Poisonwood Bible, a brilliantly executed and mesmerising story of two families, in two centuries, who live at the corner of Sixth and Plum in small-town Vineland, as they navigate the challenges of surviving a world in the throes of major cultural shifts. 2016: middle-aged Willa Knox faces her shattered life, her seemingly dysfunctional family and her crumbling historic house. 1871: Thatcher Greenwood, a science teacher, is forbidden to speak of the work of Charles Darwin. Both Willa and Thatcher resist the prevailing logic – and are asked to pay a high price for their courage.

BRIDGE OF CLAY | $38 Markus Zusak The breathtaking story of five brothers who bring each other up in a house run by their own rules. As the Dunbar boys love and fight, and learn to reckon with the adult world, they discover the moving secret behind their father’s disappearance. It is Clay, the quiet one, who will build a bridge: for his family, for his past, for his sins, to survive, a miracle... in search of greatness. The question is: How far is Clay willing to go, and how much can he overcome? A profoundly heartfelt and inventive family saga from the author of the extraordinary bestseller The Book Thief.

Kate Atkinson In 1940, Juliet Armstrong was reluctantly recruited into the world of espionage, transcribing conversations between an MI5 agent and a ring of suspected German Fascist sympathisers.

Now a dissatisfied BBC radio producer in 1950s London, she is unexpectedly confronted by figures from her past. A different war is being fought, on a different battleground, and Juliet finds herself once more under threat. A bill of reckoning is due, and she finally begins to realise that there is no action without consequence. Transcription is a work of rare depth and texture, a bravura modern novel of extraordinary power, wit and empathy from an adept storyteller.

PARIS ECHO | $37 Sebastian Faulks American historian Hannah intends to immerse herself in World War II research in Paris, wary of paying too much attention to the city where a youthful misadventure once left her dejected. But a chance encounter with Tariq – a Moroccan teenager whose visions of the City of Lights as a world of opportunity and rebirth starkly contrast with her own – disrupts her plan. In this compelling and deeply moving novel, Sebastian Faulks deals with questions of empire, grievance and identity.

With great originality and a dark humour, Paris Echo asks how much we really need to know if we are to live a valuable life.

NOW WE SHALL BE ENTIRELY FREE | $38 Andrew Miller By the Costa Award-winning author of Pure, a stunning historical novel with the grip of a thriller, written in richly evocative, luminous prose. Captain John Lacroix, home from Britain’s disastrous campaign against Napoleon’s forces in Spain, recovers his health, but not his peace of mind. After the command comes to return to his regiment, he sets out incognito for the Hebrides, with the vague intent of reviving his musical interests and collecting local folksongs. He finds a haven on a remote island with a family of free-thinkers, unaware that he has far worse to fear than being dragged back to the army.

THE TURN OF MIDNIGHT | $37

THE LABYRINTH OF THE SPIRITS | $40

Minette Walters The exquisitely composed, engrossing second novel by Minette Walters set during the Black Death time. In Dorseteshire, the quarantined people of Develish question whether they are the only survivors, knowing that when their dwindling stores are finally gone they will have no choice but to leave. Thaddeus Thurkell, a free-thinking, educated serf, strikes out in search of supplies and news. He and his companions set their minds to ensuring Develish’s future – and freedom for its people. When Lady Anne and Thaddeus conceive an audacious plan to secure her people’s independence, neither foresees the life-threatening struggle over power, money and religion that follows...

Carlos Ruiz Zafon The long-awaited return to the Cemetery of Forgotten Books from the author of the global bestseller The Shadow of the Wind. Set in late 1950s Barcelona, Daniel Sempere runs the Sempere & Sons bookshop – a place of refuge for booklovers and wandering souls. With the help of the beautiful and enigmatic Alicia Gris, whose investigation shines a light on the dark history of Franco’s reign, he uncovers one of the most shocking conspiracies in Spanish history… An electrifying story of passion, intrigue and adventure, The Labyrinth of the Spirits is a Russian doll of a novel, of plots within plots, where even the shadows have a story to tell.

KILLING COMMENDATORE | $45 Haruki Murakami The painter’s wife has left him for a younger man. Taking some time away from Tokyo, he looks after the mountain home of a famous artist, Tomohiko Amada. Discovering a strange painting in the attic, he unintentionally opens a circle of mysterious circumstances, leading him to delve into Amada’s life story and those of his neighbours. When his neighbour’s daughter vanishes, the painter must embark on a quest that leads him back to a tragedy in his own past.

Ambitious, haunting and multi-layered, it is reminiscent of Haruki Murakami’s masterpiece The Wind-up Bird Chronicle, and takes his narrative art in new and enthralling directions.

A LADDER TO THE SKY | $37 John Boyne This psychological drama of cat and mouse, from the author of The Heart’s Invisible Furies, shows how easy it is to achieve the world if you are prepared to sacrifice your soul. If you look hard enough, you can find stories pretty much anywhere… they don’t even have to be your own – or so would-be writer Maurice Swift decides very early on in his career. He doesn’t care where he finds them, as long as they help him rise to the top. Stories will make him famous but they will also make him beg, borrow and steal, and may even make him do worse!

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PRAGUE SPRING | $38

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William Boyd A tale of dizzying passion and brutal revenge; of artistic endeavour and the illusions it creates, from one of our bestloved storytellers. Set at the end of the 19th century during an era of overwhelming change, it follows the fortunes of Brodie Moncur, a young Scottish musician, fleeing Edinburgh and his tyrannical clergyman father for new beginnings in Paris.

A fateful encounter with a famous pianist irrevocably alters his future – and sparks an obsessive love affair with a Russian soprano, Lika Blum. Moving from Paris to St Petersburg to Edinburgh, Brodie’s love for Lika and its dangerous consequences pursue him around Europe and beyond.

THE WINTER SOLDIER | $35

Annabel Abbs From the admired author of The Joyce Girl, this is the sensational story of Frieda von Richthofen, wife of D.H. Lawrence and the real-life inspiration for Lady Chatterley’s Lover. Germany, 1907: Aristocrat Frieda has rashly married an English professor.

While visiting her sisters in Munich she is captivated by ideas of revolution and free love that abound. England, 1912: Trapped in her marriage to Ernest, Frieda meets the penniless but ambitious younger writer D.H. Lawrence. Their scandalous affair and tempestuous relationship unleashes a creative outpouring that changes the course of literature forever. But for Frieda, this fulfilment comes at a terrible personal cost.

THE CLOCKMAKER’S DAUGHTER | $37

Fiona McIntosh Severine Kassel is asked by the Louvre to aid the British Museum with curating its antique jewellery. No one could imagine that she is hiding a tragic past behind her chic, French image. It is only when some dramatic Byzantine pearls are loaned to the Museum that Severine’s poise is dashed and the tightly controlled life she’s built around herself is shattered. From the snowy woodlands outside occupied Prague to the fashionable streets of Paris and the heather-covered moors of Yorkshire, this is a confronting and heart-stopping novel that explores whether love and hope can ever overpower atrocity in a time of war and hate.

Kate Morton Another rich, spellbinding novel, exploring the tangled history of people and place, from the internationally popular Kate Morton – the story of a love affair and an inexplicable murder that cast their shadow across generations, set in England in the 1860s and through to the present day. Told by multiple voices across time, The Clockmaker’s Daughter is a story of murder, mystery and thievery, of art, love and loss. And flowing through its pages like a river is the voice of a woman who stands outside time, whose name has been forgotten by history, but who has watched it all unfold: Birdie Bell, the clockmaker’s daughter.

LENNY’S BOOK OF EVERYTHING | $23 Karen Foxlee Lenny, small and sharp, has a younger brother Davey who won’t stop growing – and at seven is as tall as a man. Raised by their mother, they have food and a roof over their heads, but not much else. The bright spot every week is the arrival of the latest issue of ‘Burrell’s Build-It-At-Home Encyclopedia’.

Through it, Lenny and Davey experience the wonders of the world – beetles, birds, quasars, quartz – and dream about a life of adventure. But as Davey’s health deteriorates, Lenny realises that some wonders can’t be named. A big-hearted novel about loving and letting go by a celebrated author.

Jaclyn Moriarty The town of Spindrift is frequented by pirates, Shadow Mages and charlatans. It’s also home to the Orphanage School, and the painfully posh Brathelthwaite Boarding School. When the two schools compete at the Spindrift Tournament, stakes are high, tensions are higher, and some people are out to win at any cost. Before long, the orphans and the boarding school are in an all-out war. And then Whispering Wars break out, and Spindrift is thrust onto the front lines. A spellbinding tale of unlikely friendship, unexpected magic and competitive athletics from an award-winning and much-loved author.

AND THE OCEAN WAS OUR SKY | $28 Patrick Ness From the multi-award-winning author of the Chaos Walking trilogy and A Monster Calls, this is a haunting tale of power and obsession that turns the story of Moby Dick upside down.

The whales of Bathsheba’s pod live for the hunt. Led by the formidable Captain Alexandra, they fight a never-ending war against men. Then the whales attack a man ship, and instead of easy prey they find the trail of a myth, a monster, perhaps the devil himself... With their relentless Captain leading the chase, they embark on the final hunt, one that will forever change the worlds of whales and men.

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Peter Frankopan Set your sails east as acclaimed historian Peter Frankopan explores the connections made by people, trade, disease, war, religion, adventure, science and technology in this sumptuously illustrated book about how the east married the west with a remarkable voyage at its heart – the journey along the Silk Roads.

From ancient world laws laid down by King Hammurabi and the mighty Persian empire, to terrifying huns, the rise of Europe, two world wars and politics today, The Silk Roads moves through time and history sewing together the threads from different peoples, empires and continents into a stunningly original new history of the world.

THE SLIGHTLY ALARMING TALE OF THE WHISPERING WARS | $25

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FRIEDA: A Novel of the Real Lady Chatterley | $35

THE PEARL THIEF | $37

THE SILK ROADS: A New History of the World | $30

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Graham Norton The mystery of Elizabeth Keane’s father is one that has never been solved – not for lack of speculation. Less than two years after marrying a mysterious man from out of town, her mother Patricia was back, a new baby in her arms, but no new husband and unbendingly silent about her recent past – a secret she would take with her to her grave. Now, as Elizabeth returns to the village after her mother’s funeral, bringing her own regrets and wounds, she finds a thin pile of ribbon-bound letters at the back of a wardrobe that may at last hold the key to her past...

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Daniel Mason From the bestselling author of The Piano Tuner. Vienna, 1914: Lucius is a 22-year-old medical student when World War One explodes across Europe. Enraptured by romantic tales of battlefield surgery, he enlists, expecting a position at a well-organised field hospital, but finds a freezing outpost in a commandeered church. From the gilded ballrooms of Imperial Vienna to the frozen forests of the Eastern Front; from unrewarding operating rooms to battlefields thundering with Cossack cavalry, this is a story of war and medicine, of family, of finding love in the sweeping tides of history, and, finally, of the mistakes we make, and the precious opportunities to atone.

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LOVE IS BLIND | $37

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John Lennon & Yoko Ono Personally compiled and curated by Yoko Ono, Imagine John Yoko is the definitive inside story – told in revelatory detail – of the making of the legendary 1971 album: the locations, creative team, artworks and films, in the words of John and Yoko and the people who were there. The stunning book features predominantly unpublished archive photos and footage sequences, together with lyric sheets, Yoko’s art installations, new insights and personal testimonies from Yoko and musicians, engineers, staff, celebrities, artists and photographers. With the album’s message as universal and pertinent today, this landmark publication is a fitting tribute to John and Yoko and their place in cultural history.

TINA TURNER: My Love Story | $40

Billy Connolly Billy Connolly may be a citizen of the world, but in his heart he’s never been far from his homeland. This is his unique and intimate portrait of his native Scotland. Far from a typical travelogue, Billy’s odyssey is as much through his memories and experiences as it is through his excursions, with a series of key artefacts prompting reminiscences that inspire moments of reflection, joy, drama and laughter. Made in Scotland is Billy’s insightful, moving and very funny account of the stuff that really matters: family, love, sex, health, football, fishing, work, art, swearing, banjos, friends, going to the pub – and good tea.

SAM HUNT: Off the Road | $50

Leonard Cohen A stunning collection of Leonard Cohen’s last poems and writings, selected and ordered by Cohen in the final months of his life. The book contains an extensive selection from his notebooks, featuring lyrics, prose pieces and illustrations, which he kept in poetic form throughout his life, and offers an unprecedentedly intimate look inside the life and mind of a singular artist and thinker. The Flame showcases the full range of Cohen’s lyricism, from the exquisitely transcendent to the darkly funny. By turns devastatingly sad and winningly strange, this powerful final chapter is a reckoning with a life lived deeply and passionately, with wit and panache.

Colin Hogg Thirty years after Colin Hogg and Sam Hunt collaborated on the now-legendary Angel Gear: On the Road with Sam Hunt, the pair have decided to throw caution to the wind and proceed, without doctors’ certificates, to create an older, possibly wiser twin to that earlier book. A backstage pass to the private side of one of our most public people, Sam Hunt: Off the Road is a wild, hilarious, no-holds-barred book about the non-stop life and poems of a man New Zealand thinks it knows. With photographs, it is part conversation, part story-telling, part poems; it’s also about friendship, solitude, love, death, self-destruction and endurance.

HERO OF THE SEA: Sir Peter Blake’s Mighty Ocean Quests | $25 David Hill & Phoebe Morris The fourth title in the award-winning picture book series of biographies of famous New Zealanders. Find out about Sir Peter Blake, the world-renowned New Zealand yachtsman, adventurer and environmentalist – his amazing achievements in yacht racing and his work to help save the world’s precious waterways. During his 30-year career on the ocean, Peter sailed around the globe, won the world’s most famous races and broke records. Even his red socks became a national sensation during the triumphant 1995 and 2000 America’s Cup campaigns. But no matter how many trophies Peter won, he always knew the survival of our planet was more important.

Stuart Lipshaw Oh Boy is a striking collection of true stories about amazing New Zealand men who busted stereotypes and broke through obstacles to follow their passion and dreams, and made the world a better place. Heroes can wear rugby boots or ballet shoes. They can go on adventures, build rockets or save lives.

They can change the world with a shovel, a microscope or an idea. Find out how they rose to the challenge. Their stories are accompanied by fabulous portraits specially created for the publication. A companion to the bestselling Go Girl, this is an inspiring book for children of all ages.

THE BEAR, THE PIANO, THE DOG AND THE FIDDLE | $25 David Litchfield Hector and his dog Hugo have made music together through good times, bad times and even some crazy times. But when Hugo learns to play the fiddle, and gets the chance to play with Bear’s Big Band, Hector’s jealousy gets the better of him.

Can Hector swallow his pride and learn to be happy for his friend? Set in New Orleans with a new cast of animal musicians, this charming, gorgeously illustrated companion to the bestselling The Bear and the Piano celebrates the joy and healing powers of music and friendship, and reminds us that there are many different kinds of success.

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Jory John & Lane Smith From the talented creators of the award-winning Penguin Problems. Penguins aren’t the only animal with problems, oh no... In this laugh-out-loud companion to its popular predecessor, Edward the giraffe can’t understand why his neck is long and bendy and as ridiculous as it is. No other animal has a neck this absurd. He’s tried disguising it, dressing it up, strategically hiding it behind bushes... anything he can think of. But just when he’s exhausted his neck-hiding options, a turtle ambles in and tries to help him understand that his neck has a purpose... and looks excellent in a bow tie.

OH BOY: A Storybook of Epic New Zealand Men | $45

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CHILDRENS

MADE IN SCOTLAND: My Grand Adventures in a Wee Country | $38

THE FLAME | $45

GIRAFFE PROBLEMS | $28

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Philip Norman Eric Clapton is acknowledged to be rock’s greatest virtuoso, the unrivalled master of its most essential tool, the solid-body electric guitar. His life story is as remarkable as his music, which transformed the sound of a generation. Now, with Eric’s consent and access to family members and close friends, rock music’s foremost biographer returns to the heroic age of British rock and follows Clapton through his distinctive and scandalous childhood, early life of reckless rock ‘n’ roll excess, and struggle with addiction in the ‘60s and ‘70s. Packed with new information and critical insights, Slowhand finally reveals the complex character behind a living legend.

BIOGRAPHY

BIOGRAPHY

Tina Turner One of the most distinguished women in music history, Tina Turner celebrates her 60th year in the industry. In this dramatic story, the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll tells of a remarkable life in the spotlight. From her early years picking cotton in Nutbush, Tennessee to her rise to fame alongside Ike Turner, and finally to her phenomenal success in the 1980s and beyond, Tina candidly examines her personal journey, from her darkest hours to her happiest moments. With her trademark blend of strength, energy, heart and soul, My Love Story is an enthralling, surprising memoir, as memorable and entertaining as any of her greatest hits.

SLOWHAND: The Life and Music of Eric Clapton | $38

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IMAGINE JOHN YOKO | $70

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ECO HOME: Smart Ideas for Sustainable New Zealand Homes | $45

Anna Johnson & Richard Black In today’s fast-paced world, finding refuge from our busy lives is one of the most significant requirements for home. This refuge takes the form of rooms for rest, spaces for interacting with family and friends, as well as outdoor spaces. Urban Sanctuary showcases outstanding contemporary houses from Australia and New Zealand situated in urban contexts that explore and demonstrate new inventive ways of living with the outdoors.

Taking the form of vertical gardens, micro-green spaces, rooftop gardens, courtyards, borrowed landscapes and reworked traditional gardens, these projects reveal how a home can interact with garden spaces in whatever form they might take.

Melinda Williams A practical, accessible guide to building, renovating and living sustainably in New Zealand today. Looking at the structural materials and furnishings of the living spaces (kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, office, living area, utility rooms and outdoor areas) to improve your personal green-star rating, it also considers the wider issues – why make an eco home at all? Melinda Williams covers the principles of sustainable building, choosing a property, building a team of professionals, foundations and floors, the structure and the shell. With inspirational photographs of various homes, this book is informative and entertaining – ideal for anyone with an eco-conscience.

SMART SPACES: Creative Homes That Do More With Less | $50

REPURPOSED: New Zealand Homes Using Upcycled Materials and Spaces | $50

Belle Magazine Australian architects and interior designers are imagining some of the most innovative and clever ‘smart spaces’ for those eschewing traditional suburban living for a more millennial existence in penthouses, apartments and townhouses.

Smart Spaces is another stylish book from Belle magazine, introducing readers to an incredible array of elegant spaces designed by Australia’s leading creative names. You will be inspired by some of their wonderful design solutions and unique decorating schemes. This is ideal for the chic downsizer and anyone choosing clever layouts and exciting locales over traditional houses, and for all those who have enjoyed Belle’s previous two bestselling books on Australian homes.

Catherine Foster This home design book features an exciting selection of 20 homes, which will inspire you through their use of recycled and upcycled materials. From Coromandel to Queenstown, via Auckland, Cambridge, Hawkes Bay, Wellington and Christchurch: from industrial and farm utility buildings to army barracks, churches, cinemas and empty spaces, all celebrate what has gone before and suggest a way to the future. Whether homes created from redundant structures redesigned into novel dwellings, or building materials and elements recycled to add texture and soul to award-winning architecture, the homes within Repurposed exemplify how innovation can be born out of imagination, and architectural magic created.

AOTEA GREAT BARRIER: Land and People | $70

RIPE RECIPES: A Third Helping | $60

Chris Morton & Peter Malcouronne Craggy basalt bays on the west side, a mountainous interior and white-sand beaches on the east coast, serene one moment, savage the next – it’s not for nothing the island is called Great Barrier. In five chapters, each a landscape – sea, beach, land, bush and mountains – the island is explored through the eyes of 12 different locals, describing their favourite part of the island, and its special meaning for them. They capture the essence of a community that is unlike any other. With spectacular and evocative photographs, Aotea Great Barrier is a stunning tribute to this ruggedly beautiful island and the community that love it.

Angela Redfern & Ripe Deli Following the huge success of their first two cookbooks, the Ripe Deli team celebrates 15 years of business by putting together a third helping of all-time favourites as well as exciting new dishes you can make at home. It is a cornucopia of delicious recipes, bursting with flavour and goodness – plus some purely decadent treats. Organised by season, recipes vary from fast, fresh food for busy week-day dinners to slightly challenging weekend dishes. From salads and vegan dishes to curries and baking, A Third Helping is filled with over 150 recipes for food that soothes, comforts, and feeds the soul.

OCEAN: Tales of Voyaging and Encounter That Defined New Zealand | $70 Sarah Ell Epic and engrossing, Ocean is a dynamic portrait of New Zealand and the sea. Lying in the middle of a vast ocean, Aotearoa New Zealand was the last habitable land mass in the world to be settled by humans. Our history represents the powerful coming-together of two great seafaring traditions, Polynesian and European. Ocean moves from historic stories of pioneers and trail-blazers whose fates were dictated by time and tide to contemporary stories, bringing our maritime past into the present. Magnificently illustrated with diverse imagery, this is a beautiful landmark book about how the ocean has shaped New Zealand and its people.

Nicola McCloy & Jane King Full of life, locals and an irresistible sense of fun, Let’s Get Lost showcases the New Zealand you don’t yet know. There are few things as sweet as throwing some clothes, your togs, your jandals, a chilly bin, some good sounds and your best mate into the car and shouting, ‘ROADIE!’ as you leave your everyday life behind. This is a guide to the real New Zealand that few of us get a chance to explore. It will motivate you to get out there and encounter the wild and unknown, and take in some of the best this fantastic country has to offer.

OTTOLENGHI SIMPLE | $65 Yotam Ottolenghi Everything you have come to love about Yotam Ottolenghi, made simple. His award-winning recipes are always a celebration – an unforgettable combination of abundance, taste and surprise.

This collection, with over 130 new dishes, contains all the inventive elements and flavour fusions that he is revered for, but all are simple in at least (and often more than) one way: made in 30 minutes or less, with 10 or fewer ingredients, in a single pot, or prepared ahead of time for delicious and flavoursome meals.

With glorious photography, it is the ultimate cookbook you have been wishing for – Ottolenghi’s vibrant food made easy.

WILD DELICIOUS: Nourishing, Simple, Satisfying | $55 Amber Rose The author of the popular cookbooks Love Bake Nourish and The Wholefood Pantry believes a well-nourished life is one filled with wholesome, delicious food that is thoughtfully prepared and eaten with delight. In Wild Delicious Amber Rose prepares simple, nutritious recipes with ingredients gathered from the gardens, orchards, farms and ocean of New Zealand. After several years living in the UK, she revels in rediscovering the natural foods that she grew up with and combining them with flavours gathered on her travels. Amber’s fuss-free yet impactful recipes make the most of heritage ingredients and seasonal variations to create dishes that are truly irresistible.

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LET’S GET LOST: Great New Zealand Road Trips | $45

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URBAN SANCTUARY: The New Domestic Outdoors | $80

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Max Hastings Award-winning author Max Hasting’s masterly chronicle of Vietnam, the Western world’s most divisive modern conflict, triggering a battlefield humiliation for France in 1954, then a vastly greater one for the United States in 1975.

Hastings interviewed scores of participants from both sides, and researched a multitude of American and Vietnamese documents and memoirs, to create an extraordinary narrative of this epic struggle. No other volume has blended a political and military narrative of the entire conflict with heart-stopping personal experiences. Hastings concludes that there are lessons for today about the misuse of military might to confront intractable political and cultural challenges.

EUROPE: A Natural History | $40 Tim Flannery About 100 million years ago, the interaction of three continents – Asia, North America and Africa – formed the tropical island archipelago that would become the Europe of today. Over the millennia Europe has received countless immigrant species and transformed them. It is where the first coral reefs formed.

It was once home to some of the world’s largest elephants.

It played a vital role in the evolution of our own species.

The first modern humans arrived in Europe 40,000 years ago, exerting an astonishing influence on the continent’s flora and fauna. This enthralling ecological history will change our understanding of life itself.

WALLS: A History of Civilization in Blood and Brick | $45

HEROES | $37 Stephen Fry The dazzling companion volume to the bestselling Mythos, which focused on the Greek gods and goddesses. In Heroes, popular author Stephen Fry follows the likes of Jason and the Argonauts as they hunt for the Golden Fleece, Atalanta being raised by bears, and how Oedipus is able to solve the riddle of the Sphinx. Few mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes. Heroes is the story of what we humans are truly capable of – at our worst and our very best.

David Frye In a colourful narrative of invasions, empires, kings and khans, David Frye presents a bold new theory of civilisation. With provocative insight, Walls charts the centuries-long uneasy tension between the walled and the unwalled, showing that walls haven’t just influenced the course of history, but also have profoundly shaped the human psyche. The stars of each chapter are the walls themselves – rising up in places as ancient and exotic as Mesopotamia, Babylon, Greece, China, Rome, Mongolia, Turkey and Afghanistan. The questions this book summons are both intriguing and far-reaching: Did walls make civilisation possible? And can we live without them?

Robert Plomin A pioneer in the field of behavioural genetics, Robert Plomin draws on a lifetime’s research to show, in this game-changing book, how the DNA present in the single cell with which we all begin our lives can impact our behaviour as adults. Nature, not nurture, is what makes us who we are. This is why parents and teachers should accept children for who they are, rather than trying to mould them in certain directions. After describing why DNA matters, Plomin explains what DNA does, offering readers a unique insider’s view of the exciting synergies that come from combining genetics and psychology.

21 LESSONS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY | $38 Yuval Noah Harari In his two international bestsellers Sapiens and Homo Deus, acclaimed historian Yuval Noah Harari explored our past, and then looked to our future. Now, in a probing and visionary investigation, he turns to the present to make sense of today’s most pressing issues as we move into the uncharted territory of the future. Harari addresses the challenge of navigating life in the face of constant and disorienting change, and invites us to consider values, meaning and personal engagement in a world full of noise and uncertainty. Presenting complex contemporary challenges clearly and accessibly, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century is essential reading.

James Bowen In the spring of 2007, busker James Bowen came across an injured ginger tom cat in the hallway of his shelter in north London. This was the start of a friendship that would turn both their lives around, and lead to A Street Cat Named Bob, the international bestseller. The Little Book of Bob is a collection of insights James has gained from Bob over the years. From the power of friendship to staying calm and finding the joys in a simple life, let Bob be your guide on how to navigate the ins and outs of life like a wise street cat.

I THINK, THEREFORE I DRAW | $37 Daniel Klein & Thomas Cathcart A hilarious new exploration of philosophy through cartoons from the duo who created the international bestsellers Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar and Travels with Epicurus.

Daniel Klein and Thomas Cathcart have been thinking deep thoughts and writing jokes for decades, and now they help us understand philosophy through cartoons, and cartoons through philosophy. Packed with dozens of witty cartoons and loaded with profound philosophical insight, I Think, Therefore I Draw is a joyous introduction to all the major debates in philosophy through history to the present day – sure to delight readers and leave them well enlightened.

1 Milford Road, Milford Phone: 09 489 8836 www.thebooklover.co.nz

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BLUEPRINT: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are | $40

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VIETNAM: An Epic Tragedy, 1945-1975 | $40

MILFORD TRAVEL: WITH HELLOWORLD

World Cruise 2020 Set sail on a voyage of discovery that fulfils even the most elaborate bucket list.

Discover hidden gems and iconic cities alike.

Cruise to tantalising islands, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and faraway destinations like Iceland and Peru. Embrace your front-row view on a Princess Cruise so you can truly come back new.

Embark on a Princess World Cruise and Mary Buckley experience the globe’s marquis ports and hidden Owner/Director gems. With carefully crafted itineraries to the most 106 nights onboard Sea Princess from $26,399*pp. Departs 8 May 2020. sought-after destinations, there’s no better escort to guide you through your travel bucket list than Princess Cruises.

Explore the far corners of the globe without the hassle of airport travel, constant unpacking, and expensive meals. Enjoy all this and more on a Princess World Cruise.

World Cruise 2020 is an adventure of a lifetime! It’s easy to get lost in the routine of our daily lives which is why we believe it’s so important to take the time to step back, breathe and reconnect.

There’s no better way to do this than an ocean holiday onboard the Sea Princess where you can retreat, unwind and embark on adventures that will offer you a lifetime of memories.

Enjoy unique cruising experiences along Suez and Panama Canals and take a front row seat as you sail the Norwegian Fjords and past The team at helloworld Milford would like to wish you majestic glaciers in Iceland. Not only will you check off the icons, but and your family a very Merry Christmas and happy you’ll travel to less-explored ports. Hurry, limited availability on this holiday period and thank you for your support this cruise! Isn’t it time you came back new? year. The end of the year is always an opportunity to reflect on the past year and plan for the year ahead. helloworld Milford, corner Kitchener Road & We look forward to helping you plan your dream travels for 2019.

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So what's

NEW

in Milford

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

Well Hung

- a new concept in gourmet butchery Now open on Kitchener Road, Well Hung gourmet butcher brings a new concept in butchery retail. We chatted with Todd Treadwell, Executive Butcher about the new store…

Channel Magazine: Tell us a bit about your background and why you chose Milford for Well Hung.

Todd Treadwell: I have more than 25 years’ experience in butchery and the opportunity to be involved in Well Hung was just too good to pass up. The store is like no other butchery I’ve had the opportunity to work in and I believe will become not only the go-to place for local shoppers for their day-to-day butchery needs, but a true ‘foodie’ destination too.

Milford is the perfect location for Well Hung as it has a fantastic mix of shops and a thriving local customer base. It has a real community feel, which I’m looking forward to being involved in.

CM: Who else is on your team?

TT: Our senior butcher is Jamie. An experienced and talented butcher, who in his previous career was a chef for 12 years. We’re joined by our fantastic young apprentice Bronwyn and we have Aaron Gascoigne, meat aficionado, North Shore local and former contestant on My Kitchen Rules who is on board as our consultant chef.

CM: Can you share what is special and unique about Well Hung?

TT: Using traditional dry-ageing techniques to intensify and bring out flavours in meat, we are specialising in offering premium quality, New Zealand Angus and Wagyu beef and venison that has been well-hung and dry-aged for up to 100 days.

Our store is a complete new fit-out with a traditional tiled look combined with modern technology such as the temperaturecontrolled units where you can see cuts hanging are in the shop itself.

CM: What is dry-ageing?

TT: Dry-ageing is the traditional process of ageing meat to achieve the highest levels of natural flavour and to maximise the tenderness of each cut. The meat is not ‘dried’ or ‘cured’ but is well-hung on the bone for between 21-and-100 days to enhance the flavour profile.

You will be able to see, feel and taste the difference!

Todd Treadwell, centre, with fellow butchers Bronwyn and Jamie.

cooked chickens; or (with 24-hours’ notice) rolled lamb or slow cooked pork shoulders.

Well Hung, 210 Kitchener Road, Milford, 09 235 0777 Hours: Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm, Sat 9am – 5pm, Sun 10am – 4pm www.wellhung.nz facebook.com/wellhungbutcher instagram.com/wellhungbutcher1

CM: What can customers expect to experience in-store?

TT: Our team are on-hand to prepare your order and to offer friendly advice and recipes on how best to cook each cut so it tastes great. We also have a hot rotisserie that will feature freshly

Murray See you in Milford

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Milford Christmas by the Lake 2018 Despite the inclement weather necessitating the change of the event evening – from Saturday November 24th to Sunday 25th – the annual Milford Christmas by the Lake concert was a huge hit once again. The crowds still came, Santa arrived on time and the music was very special. We captured some highlights from the evening.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER OF OUR $4000 TRAVEL PROMOTION Kay Palmer from Glenfield

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VILLAGE PEOPLE Top three tips for an easy, breezy summer Summer can be very busy with social activities, warmer weather and more food to prepare for the troops. Channel’s Nikki Davidson asked our Milford Village People for their top three tips on how to stay cool and calm during this time.

Caro Imrie, World Travellers 1. Have a wine, and then be sensible and have water in between those wines.

Especially when heading overseas in the sun for the summer holiday.

2. Buy a universal travel adaptor – and not just one for the country you are going to as many hotels these days and cruise lines have both types of power points – don’t get caught out.

3. The New Year Sale is the BEST SALE OF THE Caro Imrie YEAR - it comes out early January so list with us for the best deal packages that come out – because they are amazingggggggggggggg.

Do join our email database or just call us and we can put you on ‘the list’.

Experience the world differently

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Debbie Morgan, MorArt 1. Slaving over a hot oven is an absolute no-no! We try and cook as much as we can outside accompanied by lots of salads. In my opinion there's nothing worse than standing over a hot oven when you are trying to keep cool on a hot summer's evening.

Outdoor cooking usually involves the husband too, so even better, winning!

2. We always try to go for a nice evening walk after dinner, preferably on the beach where there's a nice sea breeze. It's a great opportunity to chat about the day that we may not otherwise get time to do, while enjoying our beautiful local beaches.

3. I'm a firm believer in wearing natural fibres to keep you cool during the hot months. Take our OBR range of cotton and fine silky breathable merino for instance, a must for your Debbie Morgan summer wardrobe.

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A CAREFULLY CURATED COLLECTION OF BESPOKE HANDPICKED EUROPEAN VINTAGE CLOTHING

Steph King, Painted Bird 1. Staying cool in summer for me definitely involves wearing floaty vintage maxis and hats! Cover your shoulders with an authentic light Japanese silk kimono. It is so easy to look chic and current with a piece of unique jewellery and pair it with a cute vintage top and shorts or skirt. Evening barbeques are simple in gently tailored vintage shifts. Summer dressing is easy and stylish with Painted Bird.

Steph King 2. Food needs to be fresh and fun: Fruit salads full of colour and flavour explosions to make everyone smile, salads embellished with nuts and seeds to create a tasty mouthful every bite; and freshly caught fish. You can’t beat a summer in New Zealand - heaven on a kebab stick!

3. Stay calm in the summer by taking a bit of time to feel the sand in your toes, run your hands through the fresh green grass and watch busy ants doing their best. Hug your family over the holidays if you are with them and look out to sea as much as you can – who doesn’t find that calming?

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Ingrid Dawson, Tango's Shoes 1. Gift buying is high in everyone's priorities at the moment. My advice is to have a list, start early and find a new shopping area to focus on (such as Milford!) with unique boutique shops you wouldn't usually have time to visit. This can turn Christmas shopping Ingrid Dawson into a relaxing, delightful experience.

2. Summer can be such a hectic time of the year with parties and weddings etc. Being the super organised person I am, I like to have it all sorted early so I'm not flying around and stressing out. Usually I start with a great pair of killer heels as my statement piece - I know I can then work any sort of outfit around them.

3. BBQ season is one of my favorite times of the year, relaxing with friends and family. Of course at Tango's we have a fabulous selection of smart/casual sandals in a wide range of vibrant colours which will have you feeling fresh and chic for these relaxed outdoor occasions. Our friendly team in Milford love helping our ladies choose the perfect style.

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HAIR & BEAUTY: WITH MOLTON BROWN, MILFORD

COMMUNITY NEWS

Six summer tips for keeping your hair cool in hot weather

The pro team at Molton Brown in Milford share their top tips for dealing with summer hair...

1. Be the messy bun girl - Even a bit of frizz will give your bun a nice amount of body and ‘pouf' a la Meghan Markle. If your hair falls limp in hot, humid weather, try beefing it up with a texturising spray or dry shampoo.

2. Dry your hair in a cool room - A bedroom is best, or wash your hair at night when the temperatures dip.

3. Ponytails - Air on your neck = instant heat relief. This season, it’s all about the high/low—a low ponytail at the nape with lots of fluffy volume on top. Tie a cute ribbon around it.

4. Braid your hair - Not only will braids corral unruly summer textures, they’re poised to be among the most popular hairstyles for summer. Work in a little hair styling cream or hair gel to keep them under control.

5. Condition your hair while you sleep - Apply an overnight conditioner to damp hair before you go to bed, wind it into a loose bun or small twists, and hit the sack.

6. Swim, but cautiously – Comb through a leave-in conditioner or even a rich hair mask before going into the water. Shampoo it after swimming and it will be amazingly soft and shiny.

Molton Brown, 2/5 Milford Road, Milford 09 489 5074 moltonbrownsalon.co.nz

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Rosmini's Road to Greece

It’s been a stellar year for Rosmini College’s Premiere Basketball team, winning the 2018 Schick National Secondary School Championship for the second year running, and now being invited to play in the 25th Basketball World School Championship being held in Crete, Greece in April 2019.

Member countries of the International School Sport Federation (ISF) can enter their national championship winning team, and this is only the second time a New Zealand team has competed; Rangitoto College boys went to Croatia in 2017.

Coach Matt Lacey says it has been a busy year for this Rosmini team and getting over the line to qualify for this event has been well worth the effort. “It’s pretty much been two years of preparation,” Matt says, “as this event is held bi-annually. Our back to back national championship wins have helped develop a particularly strong and close team.”

Twelve boys will be heading to Greece, to compete against 23 other teams. Four of the Year 13s leaving school in 2018 will also be able to travel due to the northern hemisphere school year dates finishing mid-year. Five teachers will also make the trip along with several parents.

Getting to Crete is not cheap and the team is hoping to fundraise around $75,000 to get everyone there. Several planned fundraising events are already in place including a Basketball Bonanza coaching session for 7 – 16 year olds where kids can learn from Sky City Breakers General Manager and ex player Dillon Boucher, Rosmini Coach Matt Lacey and members of the Rosmini Premiere basketball team.

Getting to Crete is not cheap and the team is hoping to fundraise around $75,000 to get everyone there.

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A disco for Year 7 and 8 students from both Rosmini and Carmel Colleges is also planned, a Givealittle page has been set up for donations, and a fun Greek Quiz Night will be held on Friday 15th February where there will be games, raffles and prizes, a bar, platters to purchase and of course, a Greek-style dress up theme.

A Facebook page has been set up to follow progress on the team’s journey to Crete and is where you’ll find information about their fundraising events: Rosmini College Basketball – Road to World High School Championships.

For now, though, the team will be taking a well-earned break from school team practice until mid-January when they will return for some very focused pre-season training.

Tickets for the Greek Quiz Night on 15th February are $25 per person and tables of 10 can be booked by emailing rosminiquiznight@gmail.com.

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APARTMENT LIVING: OMANA APARTMENTS, MILFORD

New urban apartment living in Milford Village The latest development to grace the Milford skyline, the Omana Apartment complex, is a collaboration between award-winning Context Architects and Metro Property.

Once complete, this unique and innovative building will comprise 81 one, two and three-bedroom residences, all designed with functionality and liveability in mind, and offering a fusion of urban sophistication and a chic beach village lifestyle.

With a bold contemporary façade of solid concrete with Apartment site aluminium joinery and timber shown in red. accents, this development has been thoughtfully considered and features a high level of internal and external construction and modern fittings and fixtures.

A stunning atrium design with natural light welcomes you and provides ventilation to all bedrooms throughout the building with each apartment having their own covered balcony.

All of the west facing (and some of the north facing) twobedroom apartments feature a butler’s pantry, an ensuite bathroom, a walk-in wardrobe, and an additional office space. The threebedroom apartments are orientated west or north-west, providing spectacular views over Wairau Creek Reserve and beyond.

Context Architects create inspiring high-performance buildings that simply enhance peoples' lives by creating living spaces that maximise wellbeing, a sense of community and importantly stand the test of time. And a unique feature of this development is the rooftop terrace with shared facilities to evoke a sense of community. There is plenty of space for all to enjoy with a covered outdoor kitchen and

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bar, barbeque areas, lounging spaces, fruit and vegetable gardens, a gym, and a children’s play area. All apartments have access to communal rooftop facilities, 24/7 onsite management, an assisted living station, and secure access underground car parking.

Omana appeals to all ages and is not restricted to any age group, but a well thought-through feature of the building is that it also offers a great alternative for retirees not wanting to move into a retirement home; having all the advantages of onsite assisted living care and the benefit of capital gain.

With the Milford Shopping Centre on your doorstep, including New World and Countdown supermarkets, you will be in walking distance to Milford’s fashion precinct and have access to quality shopping like no other. Not only fashion, but seconds away from the lively well-known cafes, restaurants and bars in the area.

Plus, Omana is only a 10-minute walk to Milford Beach.

This enticing development is accessible to sought-after schools including Milford Primary School, Westlake Boys High School, and Westlake Girls High School. In close proximity to the local amenities such as North Shore Hospital and recreational areas, it offers an enviable lifestyle in a most convenient central North Shore location. With an estimated completion date of 2021, the time to act is now!

165 Kitchener Road, Milford. Entrance behind New World.

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ART NEWS: LAKE HOUSE ARTS

New Year Opportunities at Lake House Arts Professional development and Kids’ Art holiday programmes Monday 14th - Friday 25th January 2019, 10am - 3pm WEEK 1

Polystyrene Carving – 5-day course 7-17yrs: Carving or whakairo is a record of one’s ancestry, of those that have passed and those that are new to the world of light. Natanahira Pona is a talented artist and master carver with more than15 years’ experience in the fields of art and sculpture. Over five days, learn about Māori designs, how to draw specific designs, design and measurements, how to use and be safe with craft knives, craft saws and wire brushes to create a carving from a Grade 3 polystyrene sheet. All materials provided. Please wear suitable clothing to get messy, and avoid woollen items.

Journey to the Movies – 4-day course 9-14yrs: Want to learn more about movie making, creating a good story, green screen, lighting, editing, make-up and costume, to name a few? Then join this riveting four-day course to get a taste of the film industry. Please bring a phone, tablet or computer to film. Props and costumes may be required later in the week.

Ceramic Workout – 5-day adult course: Immerse yourself in five days of slip casting, throwing, glazing, slab and coil building. Learn about a variety of ceramic techniques each day and prepare yourself for a super workout! All materials, tools and firing included.

Create Your Virtual Reality Gallery – Half-day course: Work with Virtual Reality specialist Grae Burton to create your own virtual art gallery that people can view online and walk through in VR. The Business of Art This is a professional development course for artists who want to grow their creativity into a career. Whether you practice is emerging or established, you will learn valuable tools to cement your place in arts industry. Taught by Colleen Pugh and Grae Burton, this threeday course brings students together with art professionals with more than 45 years of arts industry experience.

Day One: Defining Your Practice Day Two: Promoting Your Art Day Three: Running Your Business

EXHIBITION - Tuesday 27 November 2018 - Thursday 24 January 2019 I Heart NZ: New Zealand-made giftware and art Inspired by Aotearoa New Zealand is known internationally as a breat- taking holiday destination with more tourists flocking to our shores each year. Aotearoa is also home to a vibrant creative community making high quality and uniquely New Zealand products.

Lake House brings together a collection of New Zealand-inspired products from a curated group of artists, designers and makers, living and working around the country. The pop-up shop will offer you the chance to take home a special treat for yourself or find the perfect gift for a loved one.

Where: The pop-up shop will be held in the Becroft Gallery at the heart of Lake House, 37 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna.

When: Thursday 6 December, Thursday 13 December, and Thursday 20 December Late night shop until 7pm.

Nau mai haere mai ki to tatou hāpori. Welcome to our community www.lakehousearts.org.nz

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WEEK 2

Wildling Puppets/Masks 7+yrs: Ah, summer at last! Let’s celebrate the long summer days with some fun crafting and creating. Allow your imaginations to run wild and come play with Chocolate Lantern Theatre Company as we make some Wildling Puppet masks. There is no limit to how you can make these funny fellas look, sound or act. Just come and join us, have fun and gain some new skills, while you learn how to construct, and then how to bring to life, these great puppets!

Flowers and Crepe Paperwork 7+yrs: Learn how to make rosebuds & flowers to add a personal touch to gifts, flowers, ribbons & a gift box to match.

Virtual Reality Magic 7+yrs: Make art with HTC Vive in Google Tilt Brush and portable VR headsets with wands.

Ceramics 5-14yrs: Explore the endless possibilities of clay; slab rolling and building, coiling, moulding and more with our summer theme.

Sunflower Mixed Media Painting 6-11yrs: Recreate Vincent Van Gogh’s famous happy sunflower painting with a mixed media twist!

Under the Sea Diorama 6-11yrs: Use mixed media to create an undersea diorama in a shoe box.

Bugs on the Picnic! 6-11yrs: Draw a pastel summer picnic and make a 2D paper bug to add to your feast!

Papier Maché Sea Creature 6-11yrs: Create an amazing papier maché sea creature! Turtles, fish, shark, octopus… maybe a mermaid?

5 for 4 Special Select a 5-day long programme in Week 1 or Week 2 or across both weeks of the October School Holidays at a heavily discounted rate, choosing 5 different activities for your child to participate in.

After-programme Kidsitting Lake House offers after-programme care for children with parents unable to pick up at 3pm. Kids booked into Kidsitting will be collected by a Lake House supervisor from their class and will be supervised until pick-up.

Ts & Cs apply – www.lakehousearts.org.nz To book for the Lake House Arts Centre holiday programme, register on the website www.lakehousearts.org.nz

Lake House Café A beautifully presented café with coffee, tea, counter baking and meals

Lake House Arts has many spaces available for meetings, launches, events and activities. The Lake House Café can provide any kind of delicious food and personalised catering for your booking.

More info at www.lakehousearts.org.nz Lake House Café is open: Tue - Fri: 8am - 4pm; Sat - Mon: 8:30am - 3pm Enquiries and bookings can be made on 09 486 4877

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CHANNEL FEATURE: PLACES OF REMEMBRANCE PROJECT

Poppy Places on the Shore

By Christine Young

In the not too distant future, you may see poppies sprouting on North Shore Street signs. They’ll be there as a sign of remembrance, part of a nationwide Places of Remembrance project by the New Zealand Poppy Places Trust, which has been established to commemorate and recognise the participation of New Zealand in military conflicts and military operational services overseas.

The Poppy Places Trust believes there are perhaps 3000 places which “if left to history may disappear from our collective consciousness”. The Trust aims to provide a central repository where these stories can be captured and forever stored. The corresponding physical place will be marked with the official poppy flower of the Returned Serviceman’s Association, which has given the Trust the authority to use the poppy. While a Poppy Place will usually be a street, there may be buildings, walkways, parks, gardens and bridges which are named after people or events from New Zealand’s overseas military history, and will be similarly marked.

“The Places of Remembrance project is about ensuring we never forget. It is about a place where our heroes' contributions and their stories are linked to the physical via the simple placement of a poppy,” says the Trust’s website.

The Trust hopes that the Places of Remembrance project will encourage local communities to identify locations which have a link to our military involvement in an overseas conflict or military service, and to research and record the history of these places on the poppyplaces.org.nz website. Once approved by local councils, the poppy symbol may then be added to street signs (as in the sample shown) to “forever mark the place/monument with a poppy”.

So far on the North Shore, 12 streets have been verified as “Poppy Places” and are waiting on Auckland Council to erect new signs with the poppy symbol, and/or for the stories of those places to be written.

These streets are listed to the right.

Another 49 North Shore sites are identified by the Places of Remembrance Trust as requiring research to verify the reason for them to be included as a Poppy Place. The list shows some possible omissions – Anzac Street in Takapuna for example; and while Clifton Road in Herne Bay and Clifton Road in Waiake are suggested as having a link to Brigadier George Clifton, there’s as yet no mention of Clifton Road in Takapuna on the Trust’s radar.

Poppy Places project manager Joe Bolton says the Trust welcomes the public’s involvement with the project and suggests people could help by requesting Auckland Council to support the project by assisting with research into the reason for naming streets.

“The project is only successful if the Council gives its support,” he says, “because it is the Council that funds the new signs. We have found that once a Council is aware of the project wonderful support has been received.”

“If members of the public are experienced in researching information and can compile stories,” he adds, “they could become involved with the story compilation. There are many examples on our website www.poppyplaces.nz. People can also liaise with their local RSA regarding military history information or email me at info@poppyplaces.nz anytime.”

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Place Name

Memorial Type Leander Road Bayswater Street ANZAC Road Browns Street Bay Freyberg Park Browns Park Bay Allenby Devonport Street Avenue Dodson Milford Street Avenue Frater Avenue Milford Street

Conflict

Reason for naming

WW2 WW1

A tribute to HMNZS Leander War memorial to all who served in WW1 General Freyberg GOC 2 NZ Div British General Allenby

Pierce Road

Milford

Street

WW1

Jellicoe Road

Murrays Bay Takapuna

Street

WW1

Street

WW1

Takapuna

Street

WW1

Street

WW1

Street

WW2

Brown Street Northcroft Street

Suburb

Sanders Takapuna Avenue Howlett Street Waterview

WW2 WW1 WW1 WW1

Lt Frederick Hugh Dodson who was killed at Gallipoli 2Lt Robert Andrew Frater Auckland Regiment who died of wounds Second Corporal Arthur Patrick Hector Pierce Royal NZ Engineers Admiral of the Fleet Lord Jellicoe Sergeant Donald Brown VC 2 Bn Otago Regt L/Corporal Harry Cuthbert Northcroft who was killed on Gallipoli Naval VC winner In honour of Wilfred Howlett who died in WW2 as a POW.

In addition to the Places of Remembrance project, the Poppy Places Trust aims to • promote the education and awareness of New Zealanders about our military history and heritage and the association with place names • work with local, regional, and central government, the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association, New Zealand Defence Force, heritage genealogy and other organisations or community groups to advance the objectives of the trust • establish and maintain a central repository of poppy Places as verified by the Trustees • share the research and records for the benefit of the community and the national heritage of New Zealand.

The New Zealand Poppy Places Trust www.poppyplaces.nz

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ARTS NEWS: NORTHART

Heather Grouden, Portrait 3.

Ross Ritchie, Untitled.

Joon Hee Park, Sky 1.

Karl Amundsen, Portrait.

Rosemary Theunissen, End of the Walk.

Shane Foley, North III.

Garry Currin, Known and Strange 9.

Barry Ross Smith, Kakapo.

Think artfully this Christmas The much anticipated and eagerly awaited ‘Pocket Edition. Small Works for Large Walls’ is currently on exhibition at Northart.

Just on 300 small (postcard sized) original art works, variously painted or drawn in oil, acrylic, pastel, pencil, gouache, watercolour and ink – are on show. There is a huge variety of styles and subjects - from landscape to still life, portraits to abstract patterns, as one would expect from the 31 artists invited to participate. It is a cash and carry exhibition so once purchased works can be taken from the gallery – or if desired, left for the gallery to arrange framing and picked up later.

There is a huge variety of styles and subjects - from landscape to still life, portraits to abstract patterns…

To keep the format of the show intact, once works are purchased, they are replaced with a photocopy stencilled SOLD – so up until the very last day of the exhibition, visitors can still see the series of up to ten works each artist created for the show. It is a fascinating and fun show and will be in the gallery until 21 December – so plenty of time to see it yet.

‘The Christmas Show’ opens to the public on Monday 9 December. Included are inexpensive items of pottery and jewellery as well as other small mostly craft pieces suitable for Christmas gifts. It too is a cash and carry show and will close 4pm Friday 21 December.

Northart will remain closed for the summer break until early February, when we present two exhibitions to celebrate Chinese New Year. “Accept Each Word Spoken with Love’ curated Miao Xu showcases the work of twelve young Asian artists, many recent graduates or current students at Auckland tertiary art schools. The other exhibition ‘Hometown’ is by members of the New Zealand Institute of Fine Arts, and will include work by well known Chinese artists Bangzhen Deng and Lu Bo as well as many others.

There will be an extensive programme of performance, dance and music prior to and during the opening function on Sunday 3 February, 5pm.

Gallery Time for Kids is taking a break in January and will resume in early February.

For further information please go to www.northart.co.nz Northart, Norman King Square, Northcote Shopping Centre 09 480 9633 022 102 2422 gallery@northart.co.nz Northart is supported by Auckland Council, Kaipatiki Local Board, the Birkenhead Licensing Trust and Lion Foundation.

Norman King Square, Ernie Mays Street, Northcote Shopping Centre Phone 09 480 9633 gallery@northart.co.nz www.northart.co.nz Northart is supported by Kaipatiki Local Board, the Lion Foundation and Birkenhead Licensing Trust and is open 10am – 4pm daily, evening viewings by arrangement.

Admission is free.

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MASSEY UNIVERSITY NEWS

We’re all in this together

by Professor Richard Shaw

A recent media report rehearsed the bleak narrative of declining enrolments in humanities disciplines in New Zealand.

Fortunately, not all universities are experiencing a decline in the demand for humanities subjects, as enrolments at Massey University attest. It is worth pointing out that numbers of domestic students are also falling in other tertiary subject areas, including management and commerce, agriculture, environmental and related studies, and engineering and related technologies, albeit without attracting the same measure of media scrutiny.

But the comments made by the academics interviewed recently make it clear that falling enrolments and course cancellations are not just a crisis for the humanities: amongst other things, they are also creating a potential crisis for employers.

At first sight that assertion may not make a great deal of sense, so let me clarify it. The former Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, Sir Peter Gluckman, has pointed out that “the speed, scope and pervasiveness of digital technological change… sets the digital revolution apart from past technological revolutions in the way they challenge aspects of human behaviour and social institutions”.

Work is one of those “aspects of human behaviour”. We cannot yet foresee exactly where we are heading, but there is no longer any doubt that the digital (or fourth industrial) revolution is already substantially reshaping the nature, location and duration of the work we do. Crucially, too, it is also changing what employers are looking for in prospective employees. Bluntly, as the technical facets of work become increasingly automated, employers are intensifying their emphasis on the importance of transferable (or soft) skills.

The evidence for this is incontrovertible and comes from both home and away. On the home front, in a Radio New Zealand interview in 2016, Kim Campbell, the chief executive of the Employers and Manufacturers Association, put it this way: “Soft skills are really important. Do you get along well with other people?

Are you comfortable with other cultures? Are you able to learn new skills? Are you willing to change as things change? Are you flexible in your attitudes to things? These things are hard to measure, but boy are they important in building a career.”

…there is no longer any doubt that the digital (or fourth industrial) revolution is already substantially reshaping the nature, location and duration of the work we do.

Elsewhere, in a March 2017 article in the New Zealand Herald, Mark Averill, CEO and senior partner with PwC New Zealand pointed out that: “These days it’s all about people who can solve problems and are able to change and adapt quickly, so it’s increasingly important for graduates to have softer skills… personal and social skills, so we can assess whether they have the ability to build relationships with clients and others.“ For compelling international evidence, it is hard to go past the results of Google’s Project Oxygen, which identified the qualities of its top employees through an analysis of all of the hiring, firing and promotions data the company has gathered since 1998. At one of the spiritual and economic homes of the digital revolution STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) expertise scraped in in at eighth place. The first seven places in Google’s league table were taken by transferable skills, leading a Washington Post article from December 2017 to observe that “those traits sound more like what one gains as an English or theater major than as a programmer”.

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Professor Richard Shaw, Director (Arts) for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Massey University.

My point is not to dismiss the importance of STEM expertise.

It is not to suggest that what is good for Google is good for the rest of us. And it is not to argue that graduates with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) have a monopoly on transferable skills: those traits are certainly the defining feature of a BA but they should characterise any well-designed and taught tertiary programme. My point is to pose questions. Why are we countenancing declining enrolments and course cancellations in the areas that produce the sorts of graduates Kim Campbell, Mark Averill, Google and others have identified as important to business success? Why are we tolerating tertiary sector policy settings that are producing fewer of the very people we need more of? Why are we not talking of the crisis in the humanities as a looming crisis for employers?

This crisis belongs to all of us. We live in a time of transition and we need to stop talking about enrolment patterns in our universities as if their long term effects are limited to the job prospects of academics. The crisis in the humanities badly needs to be reframed as an issue of national importance. We talk a great deal about the importance of physical infrastructure (and rightly so); it is high time we had an equivalent conversation about the mix of the nation’s stock of intellectual infrastructure.

Professor Richard Shaw is the Director (Arts) for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Massey University.

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EDUCATION: LONG BAY COLLEGE

Students publish book for Armistice Centenary their respective countries’ Last month, a class of Year involvement in the conflict.

10 social sciences students at Long Bay students will now Long Bay College published share their new book. a book to remember the “’Blue as a Cornflower, Red thousands who fell 100 years as a Poppy’ was developed ago during the First World War. to allow the learnings of our Titled ‘Blue as a Cornflower, students to become accessible Red as a Poppy’, the book was to others,” says Miss Foster. published in time for the First “It encompasses both views World War Armistice Centenary, of the War and focuses on the held on November 11. stories of two different soldiers, The book, designed for Authors and illustrators of ‘Blue as a Cornflower, Red as a Poppy”.

Verdun from France and young readers, was a creative Somme from New Zealand.” and unique learning challenge Over 30 Long Bay College students contributed stories and put to the class by the students’ Social Sciences teacher, Miss Abigail illustrations to the book, and last month, in a special celebration at Foster. “In 2015, I connected with a teacher at Leon Dautrement, the College, just ahead of the Armistice centenary, each student was a College in Meyssac, France. We began a project together called “Shared Destinies: NZ and France's Identity Through War.” The book presented with their own published version. Copies will be donated to local primary and intermediate schools. formed part of that,” Miss Foster says.

“I am very proud of what my students have achieved,” says Miss Despite the schools' locations on opposite sides of the world, they Foster. “At Long Bay and in France, students have developed a undertook joint research into the community involvement of soldiers greater awareness of a significant event in our history and they have on the Western Front; the impact of battle on both the soldier and also built cross-cultural relationships through this shared historical communities they left behind; and World War I’s enduring legacy for connection. Producing this book will help keep the stories of the both New Zealand and France’s national identities. The students past alive.” shared their learnings through art works, posters and films about

Long Bay College Sports Awards

Brittany Allison-Carnie and James Watson.

Long Bay is a school that loves sport. A significant proportion of our students represented the College as part of a team or as an individual this year. We are proud of our students’ sporting successes which we celebrated at our Sports Awards in late October and we are delighted to announce our top, senior award winners: James Watson was awarded Senior Sportsman of the Year. James represented New Zealand in the U20 Junior Men’s Volleyball squad, he is captain of the Premier Volleyball team, captain of the 1st XI Hockey team, an U20 North Harbour Beach Volleyball representative, he played social Basketball and was part of the Snow Sports team and a student coach.

Brittany Allison-Carnie was awarded Senior Sportswoman of the Year. Brittany represented New Zealand in the U19 Women’s Beach Volleyball squad. She is Captain of the Premier Netball team, captain of the Premier Volleyball team, an U20 Volleyball North Harbour representative and an U19 North Harbour Beach Volleyball representative.

Celebrating the Arts

Fostering creativity has always been at the foundation of Long Bay College’s culture. At the recently held Arts Awards, it was apparent just how well creativity is thriving. More than 80 awards were presented to students from Year 9 to 13 who have achieved high levels of excellence in music, dance, drama and visual arts. College Principal, Mr CJ Healey says, “So many of our students, even our young students, have outstanding abilities in the arts.” Recently, Alex Beattie, a Year 9 student at Long Bay College, was presented with a North Harbour Club Junior Excellence Award for Music. “Alex has amazing musical abilities and we are excited for his future and for those of our many other talented students who we nurture and support Alex Beattie at Long Bay College,” Mr Healey said.

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Head of Performing Arts, Mr Brendan Perkins with Year 13 award recipients

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ACADEMY FOR GIFTED EDUCATION

A.G.E. Students of Life Growing sustainable communities of curious, creative and compassionate learners is how our Academy for Gifted Education (A.G.E.) pupils engage with life.

Recently students took part in the Student Volunteer Army, as Community Guardians. The Student Volunteer Army was inspired by 11,000 students, who on 22 February 2011, took to the streets and helped the Christchurch community by clearing, cleaning and supporting the city after the 6.3 magnitude earthquake rocked the city. Our Student Army of motivated students worked together to tidy up an area of Takapuna, removing rubbish and weeds. Plants that they had grown over the course of the year were repurposed at the tiny garden at the Lake Road end of Huron Street.

As part of the Takapuna community, we utilise many local resources to support our learning. These include the library, gyms, beach, parks, The PumpHouse Theatre, and Lake House Arts, and we also invite local guests to share their knowledge and skills with us.

At the start of the Term Four we held our inaugural fundraiser at Lake House Arts. We had a hugely successful art auction with more than 10 well-known New Zealand artists donating their pieces of fabulous artwork. All the proceeds go towards raising funds for A.G.E. scholarships.

Over recent months students have also been learning to swim at the Takapuna Pools. These sessions have been invaluable as we head into summer and the Christmas holidays where we will all be spending time at beaches, lakes and rivers across Aotearoa.

As part of the Takapuna community, we utilise many local resources to support our learning. These include the library, gyms, beach, parks, The PumpHouse Theatre, and Lake House Arts‌ We look forward to sharing more of our learning, adventures and the development of A.G.E. in 2019.

Academy for Gifted Education, Karaka House, 9 Huron Street, Takapuna 09 281 7771 021 433 831 admin@giftededucation.school.nz FB: @giftededucation.school.nz Instagram: academyforgiftededucation

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EDUCATION: TAKAPUNA GRAMMAR

Celebrating School Success Every year the level of dedication and academic success seems to increase and improve. 2018 has been a wonderful one for our IB Diploma students as well as those doing NCEA and studying for scholarships.

The International Baccalaureate graduating class held a special prize giving ceremony at Te Poho, the first time a prize giving has been held in Takapuna Grammar’s newly renovated hall. The top IB students were Wendy Xia and Sharon Tang and it was Wendy who took out the Jackie Rodgers Cup for Excellence in IB. Wendy topped Chinese Literature, Language Acquisition English, and Economics and Sharon in History, Language Acquisition Ab Initio, Physics and Theory of Knowledge.

Christine Zhou was top in English Literature and Language Acquisition (Spanish), Katja Neef in Geography, Ming Yang Li in Sports, Exercise Health Science and Mathematical Studies, Kelly Park in Chemistry and Mathematics High Level, Jessica Cheung in Biology while receiving the Creativity, Activity, Service Cup, Rita Zhou in Mathematics Standard Level and Phoebe Meek in Arts.

For these students, it is the culmination of their two year diploma course.

At the senior prize giving held in the Bruce Mason Centre, more than 150 students were awarded prizes in their academic subjects.

Dux of the school this year is Kate Lee, who is Deputy Head Girl. She was awarded subject prizes in English Extension, Biology, Chemistry, History and Mathematics and Statistics, and the Proxime Accessit, Louise Wigram, took out the subject awards in Chemistry, English Extension, History and Physics.

Sportsman of The Year - Lockie McNair & Sportswoman of the Year Imogen Ayris.

Spooner Cup for Year 13 School Spirit Nelly Farmiloe.

Dux - Kate Lee.

2019 Head Prefects: Head Girl Carina Oliver, Deputy Volkan Ozyurteri, Principal Mary Nixon, Head Boy Ethan Dawes, Deputy Nadia Veljanovska.

Three further top academic awards – Summa Cum Laude – were won by Luke Patterson, Kelly Ke and Rebecca Scholtz. The top academic awards, for Academic Excellence in Year 12, were awarded to First, Libby Lord and Runner Up, Faith Poppelwell, and in Year 11, First to Holly Wakelin and Runner Up, Alana Rodriques-Birch.

The special awards, considered to be the most prestigious included the Spooner Cup for Overall School Spirit, which was awarded to Nelly Farmiloe, the White Cup in Year 12 to Patience Davis and the Chubb Cleverdon Cup in Year 11 to Madoka Yamaguchi.

In a special part of the ceremony, the school leaders for 2019 were presented with their badges by the outgoing leadership team. Head Girl for 2019 is Carina Oliver, Deputy Head Girl is Nadia Veljanovska, Head Boy is Ethan Dawes and Deputy Head Boy, Volkan Ozyurteri.

Proxime Accessit Louise Wigram.

By Margaret Lister

Former TGS students excelling internationally in their fields…

Former Head Girl Mattea Mrkusic has been awarded a New Zealand 2019 Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University in the UK. Mattea was a student at TGS from 2008 to 2012 before moving to the University of Melbourne, where, after one year, she was accepted as a transfer student to Harvard University where she completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Environmental Studies and Human Rights. In 2017, Mattea won Harvard’s prestigious thesis prize, the 2017 Thomas T. Hoopes Prize, for outstanding scholarly work and research for her thesis: Collapse the Distance: Climate Change Migration and Frontline Storytelling in the Republic of Kiribati.

The University of Auckland has released its annual list of 40 exceptional graduates under the age of 40. One of these outstanding individuals is a former pupil of ours here at TGS: Stephan Grabowski.

Stephan was recognised for his role as the CEO for KOKO Networks, an African company which supplies safe and clean cooking oil to Kenyan households via “Kokopoints” in local corner

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stores. “Around half a million people die each year across Africa as a result of using dirty cooking fuels like charcoal or kerosene. We feel KOKO can really help to solve this problem while also lowering cooking costs for consumers who don’t have a lot of money to spare,” Stephan says.

Dr Desiree Dickerson was also a former head girl at TGS (1999).

She is a neuroscientist and clinical psychologist, having studied and worked in academia both at the University of Otago and later in Vienna at the Institute for Science and Technology. She currently works in health education and science communication and speaks internationally on a range of topics surrounding brain health and well-being.

Though now living in Spain, she is currently back home giving a talk entitled “Ageing SMART: The Science of Good Brain Health & Well-Being”. For more details about this event visit her event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1926980260942956/

By Aaron Hewitt

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EDUCATION: CARMEL COLLEGE

Farewelling Our Young Women Of Mercy Carmel has always had a reputation for outstanding academic results. We are one of the top performing schools in the country based on NCEA results. And we are very proud of that achievement. But these ‘ridiculously good’ results are a byproduct of what underpins everything we do here at the college.

We proudly proclaim that we provide a top quality Catholic education for girls, in the Mercy tradition. And this was clearly evident in these recent weeks, as we farewelled our class of 2018 leavers. Our final ceremony is our whole school Thanksgiving Mass where the Year 13 class process out with the light of Christ in the candles in their hands, singing the Galilee song – as they ‘leave their boats behind, leave them on familiar shores’, they leave us as women of Mercy, prepared to challenge and shape the future.

Thanksgiving Mass

Young Enterprise Scheme

Alping U Ski Sock Business Success for Students Earlier this year, four Year 13 students - Emma Welte, Eden Alter, Isobella Nicholls and Steffy Henry Albert - created a Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) business group, setting up a company ‘Alping U’.

YES is a programme where students are able to set up their own business ventures. They have worked hard throughout this year to create their first product, the Ski Sock. This is a product used to carry around a pair of skis comfortably and pain-free, providing convenience for skiers.

Throughout this year, their hard work has paid off with some great achievements. At the end of Term 3, the team entered into iDEAStarter, a competition set up for 15-24 year-old entrepreneurs throughout New Zealand, in which they pitched their innovative idea to a panel of business experts. The girls ended up walking away from this national competition with 1st place in the 15-18 category, winning a range of prizes worth $10,000 including scholarships to Massey University, entry to a nine-week entrepreneur programme at AUT and Accounting Mentoring from Chartered Accountant.

They also applied to the Ministry of Youth Development for funding to help get the business up and running. Their request was successful and MYD agreed to help them out in the form of $8,500.

The team behind first place winning Young Enterprise Scheme concept, Alping U: Isobella Nicholls, Eden Alter, Steffy Henry Albert and Emma Welte.

In November at the 2018 YES Auckland Regional Awards, Alping U won the Regional Excellence in Product Development Award and the Company of the Year for the North Auckland region! The girls will now go to Wellington to compete for the National Award.

Z Club

The Carmel Z Club is a small group of Year 12 and 13 students who are affiliated with Zonta Auckland, North Shore and Zonta International. Zonta is a women’s service organisation with the mission to “Empower women through service and advocacy” - that is to have a global impact through local action.

This year the Carmel College Z club has: undertaken fundraising to promote local and international projects, promoted women’s health issues, particularly breast cancer awareness through fun activities and personalised messages and worked with the local chapter of Days for Girls to make and assemble 40+reusable hygiene kits for distribution in Madagascar.

The Days for Girls project aims to help the recipients to continue their schooling while menstruating and in so doing assist with a Zonta International project to promote schooling in Madagascar. This project was spearheaded by Nadeen Amso, a Year 13 Technology student who helped the Z Club to scale up production. Other students involved were Felicia Indrawidjaja, Gislaine Dushime, Akenese Vagana, Maddy George and Christeen Kadhir. A number of other students also helped by spending many afternoons after school sewing.

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Rosmini College Senior Prizegiving 2018 Rosmini College’s Senior Prize Giving was held on Thursday 1st November in the Tindall Auditorium. School Chaplain Father Craig Dunford led the Rosmini Prayer and Year 13 student Ezekiel Cruz sang the National Anthem.

The Rosmini College Orchestra performed music from ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ and Year 11 student, Ben Drury performed Hubbard’s ‘Sabre Dance’ on his accordion.

The Senior Jazz Combo played Hubbard’s ‘Red Clay’. Year 13 Prefects Gerard Tan and Luke Sluyter were named the School Duxes and Luke also won the Crawley History Trophy, the Senior English Prize, the Jim Church Senior Physics Cup, the Yunus Mohammed Cup for Excellence in Calculus and the Award for Pasifika Achievement.

Duxes with their parents.

Division One Basketball Scholarship Rosmini College’s Sports Captain, Kruz Perrott-Hunt of Northcote has been recently named in Paul Henare’s 14-man Tall Blacks squad. The 18 year-old has also just signed an NCAA Division I University Basketball Scholarship with the University of South Dakota. Kruz is the first player out of Rosmini College to sign a Division 1 Basketball Scholarship.

Kruz Perrott-Hunt with his family.

Kruz Perrott-Hunt

Another Tall Blacks Selection Rosmini College Year 11 student, Taine Murray, 16, of Albany has also been named in the Paul Henare’s 14-man Tall Blacks squad. Taine joins Rosmini College Sports Captain, Kruz Perrott-Hunt and Old Boys, Tohiraukura (Tohi) Smith-Milner and Derone Raukawa in the squad.

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Taine Murray with his parents and Rosmini Old Boy, Will Heather.

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Kapa Haka Evening On Friday, 26th October Rosmini College held a Kapa Haka evening in the Tindall Auditorium. Year 12 student, Ke’arn Peters, next year’s Māori Leader says, “Rosmini’s Po Whakanghau evening was a big night for all of the boys. It was a night mixed with a sense of excitement and sadness. The night had three different parts. The first was the Kapa Haka performance for NCEA credits, the second

was the Awards and the third was the goodbye to Matua Rankin.

There was also the presentation by Matua Rankin of the leaver's gifts, the Maui Hook, to Joseph Hylton, Kruz Perrott-Hunt, Findlay Forrest, Nicholas Kennedy, Caleb Visesio and Mitchell Dance. Then Matua Rob presented Matua Rankin with a pounamu Mere which has a stand with Te Roopu Rangatira engraved on it.”

Drama win

Congratulations to Rosmini College Year 13 Prefect, Roman Shipton, 18, of Birkenhead who won Best Male in a Leading Role in a Play at the Showdown Awards held at Sky City Theatre.

Showdown is the Auckland Secondary School Production Competition.

Roman Shipton and Hank Trenton.

Rosmini College Sports Awards Dinner The Rosmini College Sports Awards Dinner was held this spring at Takapuna’s Spencer on Byron Hotel. The guest speaker was New Zealand shot putter Dame Valerie Adams, two-time Olympic champion and a three-time Commonwealth Games champion. The Sportsmen of the Year were Kruz Perrott-Hunt, who is a Tall Black, and Ethan Dick, who has represented New Zealand in gymnastics at the Commonwealth Games.

The Guest Speaker was New Zealand shot putter Dame Valerie Adams…

Ethan Dick

The Junior Sportsman of the Year was Henry Clarkson who plays lacrosse for the New Zealand U15 Team. The Intermediate Sportsman of the Year was Noah Johns as he has consistently displayed excellence in basketball. The Sporting Performance of the Year and the Sports Team of the Year titles both went to the Rosmini College Senior Premier Basketball team who recently won the Schick Championships Secondary Schools Nationals title.

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Kristin Junior School Production - Disney’s The AristoCats KIDS Kristin and Disney magic delighted over 1,100 audience members who were privileged to witness the joy of The AristoCats KIDS, performed by every student in Kristin’s Junior School on Friday 16 November.

This adaptation of the 1970 American animated feature film is specifically tailored for performers of junior school age – each of whom had the opportunity to shine on the Kristin stage as a very special member of the 460-strong cast.

It is this inclusive opportunity that shows the spirit of the Junior School production in full force. The earlier performance began with four of the Year 6 lead characters (Thomas O’Malley, General Napoleon, Duchess and Roquefort) bringing the youngest members of the cast, the Kindergarten students, onto the stage to perform the opening number. The unity shown between the oldest and youngest performers was, in a word, inspiring. From here, the production highlighted the talents of all our vocalists, dancers and actors, through jazzy musical numbers, kitten adventures, hound dog marches and frog-filled rivers!

Amongst our hard-working students, each production area was well supported by a huge team of parents, community members and students from all three schools. It is only with the encouragement of these individuals that Kristin productions can continue to reach the standard that has become synonymous with our name. Every student proudly wore their own AristoCats costume and danced with passion on the vibrant set – all craftily created by extremely generous members of our performing arts community. I cannot thank them enough for the gift they all continue to offer to our students.

Each Junior School class was immersed in the world of the AristoCats during Term 4, and were ably prepared to take the stage by the talented and passionate Junior School Performing Arts team.

Combined with the support of the Junior School management team, the Junior School staff, and a brilliant production team, The AristoCats KIDS will be remembered for years to come as another unique Kristin Production experience for all involved.

Hamish Mouat, Acting Artistic Director of Major Productions

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Odyssey 21 Odyssey 21 is a three-week journey for a group of 24 Year 9 students down the mighty Whanganui River, which was a significant mental and physical challenge for us all. Yet Odyssey was so much more than that: it was a life-changing experience that built us into better people and we met so many lifelong friends who we will never forget.

I was placed into the Ruru tribe, led by legendary instructors KC and Gabby, who are the coolest people I have ever met! Whio, the other group of 12 students, were led by the very awesome Om and Soph.

We departed Kristin as a student group who didn’t know each other very well. At the end of our 21-day journey, we had become like family. We also met so many people along the river who now feel like whānau. They were all so kind and hilarious. Our helpers developed our understanding of everything including Māori heritage and our responsibilities to our first people. We learned to respect Māori culture and people through acceptance and greater understanding.

The whānau on the river really taught us the deeper meaning of life.

We also made numerous discoveries about ourselves. I came to the realisation that we should live in the moment. At the start of Odyssey, I couldn’t wait to get to the finish but a short while later I found that I didn’t ever want to leave. Even now, I hope to go back.

Most of us found that not having devices was actually amazing!

We weren’t distracted by screens and could focus on the world around us. This enabled us to be more connected to everyone and everything around us. Actually talking face to face with someone and not hiding behind a screen had become harder back at home. Being free of technology allowed us to get better at communicating and it was so much more rewarding than talking on Instagram! Social media is supposed to connect people but I felt the most connected and most happy in nature, without my phone.

Being in nature was a true gift. Our group loved every minute, even at a place we called “Tame A Rough Cow” despite it being steep and

muddy hauling our gear up to make camp. We really appreciated seeing all the awesome places we went to, including the Bridge to Nowhere where we camped under tarps for a night.

Although Odyssey was OK for me physically, the challenge for me was more mental. I learned that everything doesn’t come so easily.

You have to try hard and earn what you need. A few of us struggled with the concept of killing animals and then eating them even though we often ate meat at home. KC and Gabby taught us that how we shot the animals to eat was much more respectful than how meat is killed for supermarkets. This made us feel better about watching our protein getting shot because we knew it was a much quicker and less painful death then most animals go through.

One of the coolest things we did (there were a lot) was the night paddle. Paddling in pairs together with all of our belongings in our Canadian canoes in the quiet of the night was breathtaking.

We are beyond grateful to Mr Murray, JT, KC and Gabby, Om and Soph and all the river whānau. We have so much respect for everyone who was involved in Odyssey because they changed our lives by giving us the best experience we have ever had. Thank you all so much for everything you did for us. We are grateful. We will never forget Odyssey and the skills we learnt.

E rere kau mai te awanui, mai i te kāhui maunga ki Tangaroa, ko au te awa, ko te awa ko au.

The river flows from the mountains to the sea. I am the river and the river is me.

Miriam Scott, Year 9

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EDUCATION: RANGITOTO COLLEGE

Tikshan Ghoorah awarded Dux The College’s top scholars were honoured at Senior Prize Giving, with hundreds of students crossing the stage to receive subject awards for gaining excellence in all assessments, general excellence awards, and cups for top achievement and dedication in their subject areas.

The College’s most prestigious award, Dux, was awarded to Tikshan Ghoorah.

This comes as no surprise to Tikshan’s teachers and peers. In 2017, all six of Tikshan’s subjects were endorsed with excellence, and he achieved four Scholarship passes in English, chemistry, calculus and geography. He has gained in an incredible 132 Level 3 credits at excellence, with just one rogue merit across his entire school career. Tikshan intends to study biomedicine next year, and is no doubt bound for an exciting future.

Dux, Tikshan Ghoorah, with his parents.

Performing Arts Awards More than 160 students were recognised for their service, contributions and achievements in the visual, spoken and performing arts at Arts Awards this term. These students enrich our community in so many ways, adding character and vibrancy to our daily school lives, and their level of commitment and achievement is often nothing short of astonishing.

Both students are members of the Platinum Award winning North Sea Jazz Combo…

Performing Arts awards evening culminated in the announcement of Performing Artist of the Year, which was jointly awarded to Donovan Rea and Gretel Donnelley. This award recognises the astonishing skill and achievements of both students throughout the year. Both students are members of the Platinum Award winning North Sea Jazz Combo, and Gretel was nominated for the Best Vocal Soloist Award at the Finals of this competition. As a member of the Big Band, Donovan won Gold and the Jazz Improvisation Award at the KBB Music Festival, was awarded Best Performance at the New Zealand School of Music Jazz Project and was selected for the KBB Honours Band. He also received a Showdown nomination for Best Lighting Design in the Senior Shakespeare production. Gretel gained first place and the award for Best Song at the Smokefree Rockquest Solo/Duo Regional Competition earlier this year. She qualified in the Top 3 for the National Final of this competition, where she ultimately won the Rockshop Electronic Performance Award and placed second overall.

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Joint Performing Artists of the Year, Gretel Donnelly and Donovan Rea.

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End of Year Sports Awards Josh Armit (Sailing) and Anna Leat (Football) were named SAS Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year at the College’s annual Sports Awards evening. These awards recognise both students’ dedication in their respective fields and their success on both the national and international stage.

Josh won his first world title in the Under-17 class at the Laser Radial World Championship and was an Emerging Talent Halberg finalist in late 2017. Josh has gone on to win first place at the Laser National Championships and the Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta, and claimed his second world title at the Youth Sailing World Championships in the USA this year.

Sportswoman of the Year, Anna Leat, with her parents.

Anna made her international senior debut when she was named in the New Zealand Football Ferns to play Thailand in 2017. She has continued to play with the Football Ferns in matches against Scotland and Spain, and she also played in all three games for New Zealand at the Women’s Under-20 World Championship. She is currently in Uruguay with the national side, competing in the Women’s Under-17 World Cup. Over 100 students were honoured on the night for both individual and team pursuits. A highlight was recognition of our Premier Girls Badminton team, who won gold at the National Secondary Schools Competition in September.

Josh Armit was named Sportsman of the Year.

These awards recognise both students’ dedication in their respective fields and their success on both the national and international stage.

The Premier Girls Badminton team won the national title.

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Year 13 Matthew Copeland’s bluetooth speaker.

Year 13 John Golena’s painting portfolio.

Creativity is Key More and more we hear that, as technology gradually replaces many human jobs, the most valuable skill for the future will be creativity - the ability to create solutions to problems, to imagine, to think outside the box. Our curriculum provides numerous opportunities for our students to develop and demonstrate their abundant creativity across several different disciplines.

Recently we have highlighted the creative talents of our Design, Painting, Photography, Technology and DVC (Design And Visual Communication) students, displaying their portfolios and products for the whole school to view. The standard of workmanship and level of detail in their work is remarkable and we hope the effort they put into their creations translates into excellent results in their assessments.

The Year 13 DVC students produced a broad range of product and architectural designs, from a sneaker made from recycled materials, to housing solutions for Auckland, to a bridge to span Auckland harbour from Devonport to the CBD. The way the students present their concept is all part of the assessment.

Quinn Klijn with his florist’s paper dispenser.

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Year 11 Yuxin Li’s beautiful table.

The Design course asks students to meet briefs for advertising and product development, while painting and photography courses give the students the opportunity to delve deeper into their imagination.

The Year 13 Technology students design and make a product with an emphasis on community involvement. Some of this year’s projects included a puppet theatre, a play table with a built-in sandpit, and a play tepee for local kindergartens and preschools. There was also a gardener’s planter table specifically designed for wheelchair users, a church lectern and a paper roll dispenser for a florist.

Other Technology projects included a beautifully crafted table, a guitar stand, an electric guitar and a Bluetooth speaker, with all the parts laser cut and engraved.

Many of these students will continue to develop their creativity through tertiary studies in such fields as design, architecture and art, and we look forward to seeing where their talents will take them.

Brad Cain with his DVC display.

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It’s not E.T., it’s Year 12 Bradley Bycroft’s guitar stand!

Celebrating Student Success

As the end of the academic year approached we celebrated the academic, musical and sporting successes of our students at Senior Prizegiving, Music Dinner and Sports Awards Dinner respectively…

Prizegiving Almost 100 students crossed the stage during prizegiving to receive awards for top places in their academic subjects and several Year 13 students received scholarships for studies at New Zealand universities.

Special awards were presented for contribution to the school through cultural, sporting and other endeavours and for service to the community. Particular congratulations Head Boy, Joseph Scopas, proceeds out Top award winners, Sam Brewis, Sam Nicholson and to the following students who won the through the archway.

Adam Wiener, with their parents. school’s top three awards: Sam Brewis: The John Patterson Memorial Award for Effort, Involvement and Loyalty Sam Nicholson: The Arthur Schubert Award for Outstanding and Selfless Contribution to Westlake Boys’ High School Adam Wiener: The top academic award, the Don Johnson Trophy for 1st place in Year 13 After prizegiving the Year 13s processed out through the Westlake archway, marking the end of their time as Westlake students.

Music Dinner

Since our Premier music ensembles combine students from Westlake Boys and Girls, Music Dinner is a combined event at which every senior student is recognised for his or her years of commitment and leadership in the Westlake choirs, bands and orchestras. Many students are members of several groups and put in hundreds of hours of rehearsals each year on top of their private lessons and hours of practice at home. Our highly skilled and dedicated music staff and directors also give a huge amount of their time, setting high standards for the students, often selecting fiendishly difficult repertoire and believing that the students can pull it off. This combination of hard work, high expectations and faith in the students’ abilities is what makes it possible for Westlake to continue winning accolades at a regional, national and international level.

Winners of the Year 13 Awards were: Blake Scanlen: Excellence in Vocal Performance Jun Lee: Excellence in Instrumental Performance Francis Thorpe: Excellence in Composition Tane Cullen: Most Improved Senior Musician Sam Nicholson: Outstanding Service to the Music Department

Year 13 musos with Head of Music, Warwick Robinson.

Sports Dinner At Sports Dinner, Connor Bell, the newly-minted Youth Olympic gold medallist was named Sportsman of the Year, for his exceptional year in discus both at home and abroad. His success was part of an exceptional year that saw 37 students represent New Zealand, Westlake being crowned National Champions in five sports and another 10 teams finishing in the top five of their sport.

Sports Team of the Year – the Senior Cross Country Team.

Winners of the special awards were: Caleb Barr: Bev Russell Award for Top Student Coach Theuns Strydom: Yam Family Cup for Coach of the Year Senior Cross Country Team (Stuart Hofmeyr, Blair Hill, Murdoch McIntyre, Zach Keenan, David Moore, Daniel Robertson, Jude Darby): Brett Hart Trophy for Team of the Year Murdoch McIntyre: Alf Butt Trophy for True Sportsmanship Oscar Guo: Colin Pascoe Cup for Outstanding Attitude and Sportsmanship Blake McGlashan: Simon Bryan Award for Outstanding Achievement Connor Bell: Arblaster Cup for Sportsman of the Year The full list of all our prizewinners can be viewed on our website: www.westlake.school.nz

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Meet Our 2019 Prefects At our recent Special Awards presentation, the WGHS Prefects for 2019 were announced, including our Head Prefect Hala Barakat and Deputy Head Prefect Isabella Brown.

“It is such an honour and I am humbled to be named the 2019 Head Prefect,” says Hala. “I’m excited to begin the new year and look forward to representing such an incredible school which has provided me with countless opportunities throughout my high school years.”

Hala says her main goal as Head Prefect is to create a sense of unity to help further develop the school spirit within Westlake and the wider community. An exceptional academic student, she is an award-winning debater and netballer, and is looking forward to investing back into those areas as Head Prefect. “Recently I’ve been supporting the younger teams to achieve success. I umpire netball games and coach debating and netball teams – and I’m also a Smart Swans tutor, involved in my House Service Committee, Cultural Committee and Student Council. Next year will allow me to motivate and encourage students to ensure their time at Westlake will be unforgettable. I’m really looking forward to it.”

Hala says her main goal as Head Prefect is to create a sense of unity to help further develop the school spirit within Westlake and the wider community.

Isabella is also passionate about giving back to the school.

“I’m going to give my absolute all to this role,” she says. “I want to ensure that every student gets the very best experience and makes full use of the incredible opportunities available here at

Head Prefect Hala Barakat (right) and Deputy Head Prefect Isabella Brown.

WGHS. I hope to make positive and enhancing differences to each individual and I hope to be an inspiring leader and role model for my fellow students. It is incredibly important to me that every student feels supported, so they can grow and learn with guidance and encouragement to reach their full potential. I also hope to continue to build/encourage House and school spirit to create a caring environment and a sense of pride and family.”

As well as performing exceptionally well academically, Isabella has been actively involved in the extra-curricular side of Westlake.

She’s been part of the Student Council, House Service Committee and the 40-hour Famine Committee. She’s part of Choralation and Cantare choirs, Amnesty International and the Model United Nations (MUNA) – to name just a few.

We wish Hala, Isabella and all of our prefects a wonderful 2019.

Celebrating our 2018 successes Wednesday 31 October was an important day for WGHS, with our Special Awards Ceremony in the morning - celebrating students who have made a significant contribution to our school life - and our Senior Academic Prize-Giving in the evening recognising our top academic achievers.

This year’s Dux is Cynthia Liu and our Proxime Accessit is Janice Guang-Li Lim, our 2018 Deputy Head Prefect. Cynthia has been involved in badminton, robotics, Westlake’s Symphony Orchestra, Future Problem Solving and Chinese Night. She is an accomplished violinist, has been a Smart Swans tutor and in 2018 was the Pupuke House Captain. Cynthia was the top student in all five of her courses in 2018 – Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, English and French. Congratulations to both Cynthia and Janice.

Dux: Cynthia Liu Proxime Accessit: Janice Guang-Li Lim Outstanding All-round Student in Cultural, Academic and Leadership: Cecile McNeill Outstanding All-round Student in Sporting, Academic and Leadership: Courtney Katterns Citizenship – Outstanding Service, Academic and Leadership: Caitlin Goodin Head Prefect: Izzy Sheild International Student of the Year: Georgia Jiayi Zhang

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Dux Cynthia Liu with her parents.

Proxime Accessit to Dux Janice Guang-Li Lim with her parents.

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2018 sporting excellence recognised Our annual Sports Awards Evening was held on Thursday 1 November, with some outstanding sporting talent recognised.

Rhythmic Gymnast Stella Ebert (pictured) was named Sportswoman of the Year, following her inclusion in the New Zealand Commonwealth Games contingent - among other highlights.

Stella has had an outstanding year. She was selected to represent New Zealand in Rhythmic Gymnastics at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast. Stella was the youngest member of the New Zealand Commonwealth Games team and was invited to appear on TV to talk about her achievements. This year she also travelled overseas to compete in two World Cup events and the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships Stella Ebert - Sportswoman of the Year. in Bulgaria.

Stella is the current National Rhythmic Gymnastics Champion. She also backed this up by winning Silver at the Australian Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships. Stella still found time to represent the school at the Auckland Secondary School Gymnastics Championships, finishing first and picking up the gold medal in the International Section.

She is a finalist for the Harbour Sport Junior Sportswoman of the Year and has also just been named as a finalist for College Sport Young Sportsperson of the Year in the Gymsports Category.

The night also included a Commonwealth Games Panel including Stella, Michaela Sokolich-Beatson and Pippa Hayward. In addition to the major awards, Blues, Honours, Colours and Distinction awards were also presented.

Major Awards: Stella Ebert - Sportswoman of the Year Premier Volleyball - Team of the Year Sara McCarthy - Sporting All Rounder of the Year Vivian Yang - Junior Sportswoman of the Year April Ieremia - Coach of the Year Bridget Layburn - Student Coach of the Year Danielle Kooge - Student Official of the Year Lana Woolf - Volunteer of the Year.

Music to their ears The annual Westlake Music Dinner was held on 23 October - a wonderful celebration of an outstanding year of music for the two Westlake schools. Held at McHugh's of Cheltenham, the evening reflected the stellar accomplishments of our students, and the excellence of our staff within the Music Department.

The award ceremony included performances by Cecile McNeill and Sandra Kang, with guest speaker Dr Benjamin Tan. The following students were awarded cups and trophies for their outstanding contribution to music: Instrumental Music Trophy: Hannah Schulte Leadership Music Department: Kasey Lui Creativity in Music: Amy Lambert and Xiaole Zhan Choral Music Trophy: Kasey Lui and Gnesyer Gomez Most Promising Song Writer: Eimear Kelly Accompanist Trophy: Sandra Kang Excellence in Ensemble Performance: Cecile McNeill

Cecile McNeill (left) and Justine Razon, Music Award winners.

Music award winners Gnesyer Gomez (left) and Kasey Lui.

UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS University of Auckland: Top Achievers Scholarship: Jenny Seo Yoon Choi, Iris Szu-Yao Liu, Beverley Sun, Janice Guang-Li Lim, Cynthia Liu. Academic Potential Scholarship: Suvarna Swaraj Faculty of Arts Award: Kyla Euston-Stewart AUT: Kiwa Scholarship: Rhiana Merota Academic Excellence Scholarship: Farin Dickinson Victoria University of Wellington: Victoria Tangiwai Scholarship: Izzy Ray-Chaudhuri Victoria Totoweka Scholarship: Taryn Latoa

University of Otago: Leaders of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarship: Shanay Ramphal, Maitreyi Jain Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship: Kirstin Du Plooy, Cindy Chong, Annie Eunmyeong Lee, Isabella Kim MÄ ori Entrance Scholarship: Sara McCarthy, Jaimee Wyatt New Frontiers Entrance Scholarship: Molly Turpin University of Canterbury: College of Engineering International Scholarship: Georgia Zhang Go Canterbury: Georgia Zhang

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Gold Evening

- Celebrating Academic Excellence and Leadership at ASHS​​​​​​​ As Richard Branson once stated: “There is no greater thing you can do with your life and your work than follow your passions – in a way that serves the world and you!”

This quote is particularly relevant as it not only captures the experience that our students have at Albany Senior High School but also captures why students having time to focus on both academic excellence and also having the opportunity to pursue passions and make difference to the community Back Row: Honor Norris (Sportswoman of the Year), Arran Lance (Sportsman of the Year), they live in, through Impact Projects, Sian Vaughan-Jones (Proxime Accessit), Coco King (Top Year 12), Jess du Plessis (Top Year 11) is so very important.

Front Row: Jess Allan, Sophie Watson, Rae Lance (Impact Gold), Vlad Mamaev (Dux).

Earlier this term we celebrated student success at our annual ASHS Gold Evening. The evening was an opportunity to celebrate excellence across our curriculum with top of subject, sports and top Impact Projects being celebrated side by side. The over all top scholars for 2018 were Jess du Plessis (Top Year 11), Coco King (Top Year 12), Sian Vaughan-Jones (Proxime Accessit) and Vlad Mamaev (Dux).

Honor Norris (Sportswomen of 2018 Head Students: (Back row) Caitlin Hancy, Violet Liu, Angelica Quiat, Ben Howard, the year) was recognised for her Kayla Turner, Vlad Mamae and Ian Lee. service to volleyball, football, 2019 Head Students: (Front row) Yeshia Govender, Blake Hansen,Coco King, Sam Potter, tennis and snow skiing and Arran Aaron Quiat, Sophie Watson and Cathy Zhou.

Lance (Sportsman of the Year) was recognised for his leadership in rugby and rugby 7s both in school and the wider community. The top Impact Project group Jess Allan, Sophie Watson and Rae Lance (Impact Gold) were recognised for their project which brought Shakespeare's As You Like It to the stage earlier in the year.

The evening was also an opportunity to recognise the superb leadership demonstrated by our 2018 Head Students and to welcome our new team of Head Students for 2019. Head Students at Albany Senior High School not only help to lead our student committees; In 2019, Albany Senior High School will be celebrating being open they also organise all of our prizegiving events and evenings and train 10 years, we also look set to have our biggest student cohort yet. We up all budding leaders from the moment they arrive at ASHS. Our Head Students (as are all of our students) really are testament to how look forward to growing a little older, a little bigger and better, and the school genuinely nurtures, inspires and empowers our learners to aiming for excellence in all that we do whilst living out our commitment that Albany Senior High School will always be a new school! take the lead of their own lives and the communities they serve.

Head Students at Albany Senior High School not only help to lead our student committees; they also organise all of our prize giving events and evenings…

Enrol at Albany Senior High School!

In zone and out of zone enrolments for 2019 now open!

Once you have completed the online enrolment form (See link below) just contact the school on (09) 451 9065 for an interview time. You do NOT need a login to complete an enrolment form. At the interview, you will be able to discuss your enrolment with one of the Senior Leadership Team, a curriculum leader or a team leader. You will also need to download a 2019 course selection form for either Year 11, Year 12 or Year 13 as applicable. https://portal.ashs.school.nz/index.php/enrolment

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CHANNEL YOUTH FEATURE

By youth columnist Jessy Thurston.

Jessy Thurston

Penning her passion Chelsea-Mae Wheeler in her happy place...

Long-lasting passions that stay with you for life can be the perfect excuse to push a hobby into something more, and incorporate it into your career. Shore teenager Chelsea-Mae Wheeler is managing to do just that, creating her own business in the process.

Throughout her whole life, 18 year-old Chelsea cannot remember a time when she didn’t love creating art. Whether she reached for a pencil, a paintbrush, or black ink, she loved the way that she could capture and express a great amount of detail whenever she constructed something. It was at age 12 that she started portrait lessons and became mesmerised by the art involved in drawing eyes - and her love for detail continued to grow from there.

Today her artwork still reflects the detail she first began to love, as she found her preferred style of blank ink pen art in high school. The way that the one colour can create so much meaning is what fascinated Chelsea and inspired her to turn her doodles on the back of her school books into something more.

And so, Chelsea-Mae Art was born.

When the idea for her business first came about, Chelsea’s father would take her artwork to the printing company he owned and bring her back copies to share among her family and friends. When she created her first piece that she ever sold, she was able to see a clear vision of what a career that involved her most beloved hobby could look like. She decided to start by promoting her artwork on social media for publicity, as well as creating an Etsy account, which is an online store where creators can sell handmade crafts, jewellery, and other items to customers. Chelsea-Mae Art has opportunities for customers to request personalised items including names, initials, and tattoo designs. She also sells notebooks, prints, and other items she spends hours on, creating each unique piece.

Chelsea found that her approach required a lot of determination.

When she first began, her business was very slow, making only eight sales in the first year of starting up. She then discovered that a really great platform for selling her work were the local markets in the area.

The first market she sold her art at was the Coatesville market, where she was also then approached by the organisers of Kumeu market to begin a stall there as well. Chelsea still sells her art at both of these markets, as they were part of her inspiration to see the potential of creating art full time, and taking Chelsea-Mae Art more seriously.

Chelsea is now at the point where she wakes up and creates

every single day. Based in small flat in Albany, she sometimes spends ten hours in a single day drawing until she is happy with her creations. Chelsea has the drive to continue doing what she does because she knew that for her dream to come true, she had to put in all of her best efforts to make it happen, and she still continues to uphold this work ethic everyday.

Chelsea has such a strong passion for art because of the way she can tell stories through her pieces. She says: “I love that art is everywhere and everything is art. Whether its architecture, fashion, food, murals or just traditional canvas art - everything is created to express a story, memory or the beauty of the world.” Every single piece of art that Chelsea produces holds a special place of meaning in her heart, and the fact that she gets to share little parts of herself with the community is something that she finds incredibly rewarding. “What I love the most is that everybody looks at art and sees something different. I continue to do art because when I see beauty in the world, all I want to do is to create something that represents it.”

Because of Chelsea’s finer style to her art, she allows herself to really focus on the details and depth of something whenever she is drawing. Living in New Zealand has developed Chelsea’s strong love for nature and all of the natural detail in plants, foliage, and our beautiful New Zealand landscape.

Not only does Chelsea-Mae Art derive her style from the environment, but the business is also eco-conscious in the sense that all of their packaging is paper or soft plastic recyclable. She also embraces local small businesses within the community by choosing to work with them when it comes to printing and packaging. The markets that she sells her work at allow her to connect with the community and meet people to share her completely unique free-hand art with.

The next step for Chelsea-Mae Art is to find a more permanent place for her artwork to be created, as well as extending her pieces into more places such as retail stores and galleries for more exposure. You can find Chelsea-Mae Art at the next Coatesville markets on the 2nd and 16th of December, and Kumeu markets on the 9th of December. You can also find her social media channels and website by searching Chelsea-Mae Art online. Perhaps you'll be inspired by something beautiful and unique to give this Christmas time.

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MY LIFE STORY BOOK

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 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,

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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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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.

Going away this Christmas?

Be prepared

John Appleton

As I see it - by John Appleton New Zealanders are prolific travellers and thousands of us will leave our shores for holidays overseas during the Christmas break. It’s well-known that while being in close proximity to hundreds of others on planes and ships, there is ample opportunity for picking up an infection.

How many times have you sat next to someone on a plane who sneezes and coughs for the duration of the flight and wondered how you can avoid being infected?

There’s nothing worse than arriving at a destination only to find that a tickle in the throat develops into a really bad cold, or worse, the flu or pneumonia. It’s happened to me several times over the years and my father had to be flown home from Hawaii when he was diagnosed with pneumonia soon after arrival there.

During the flight it’s very important not to rub the eyes or be tempted to put fingers into the nose or the mouth.

Viruses enter the body through our mucous membranes or breaks in the skin.

When we fly, it can be very stressful. Lack of sleep, having to sit in the same place for many hours and breathing air that has 20% less oxygen than the air we breathe at sea level, adds up to a lot of stress. This can significantly compromise our immune system, thus reducing our resistance to infections. Animals that make their own vitamin C make considerably more in response to stress. When humans are stressed they make no vitamin C and this is a big problem for us.

Whenever I travel now, I am as well prepared as I can be.

For some it might seem a bit over the top, but arriving in good shape can make the difference between thoroughly enjoying

the holiday or having a miserable time. I take Vitamin C prior to flying, during the flight and as soon as I land. I also ensure that I have plenty to take daily for the duration of my holiday. At the first sign of an infection I very significantly up my vitamin C intake and I keep doing this until I am on the mend.

I take Skybright Colloidal Silver in a spray form which I spray on my face during the flight and I have a bottle of liquid for use in the hotel or wherever I am staying.

Colloidal Silver is a wonderful natural antiseptic and antibiotic which was used extensively before antibiotics as we know them took over.

Antibacterial wipes are excellent to have in the carry-on baggage. These should be used after a visit to the bathroom and prior to eating. During the flight it’s very important not to rub the eyes or be tempted to put fingers into the nose or the mouth. Viruses enter the body through our mucous membranes or breaks in the skin.

Another must have in my travelling kit is a ‘NeilMed’ saline nasal rinse for use on arrival, to wash out the sinuses which are often the first port of call for viruses and bacteria. If I am going away for more than a few days I take an Omron ear thermometer. It’s really helpful to know if an infection has brought on a high temperature. When the temperature starts coming down it’s a clear indication that the worst is over.

While I haven’t yet done this myself, many travellers are using surgical masks on board aircraft. These can be purchased very cheaply from a pharmacy. Airborne ‘droplets’ from sneezes and coughs are circulating in all aircraft and a mask is a very effective way to limit exposure to these. It might be a good idea to let the flight attendants know that you are in prevention mode, so they don’t avoid any contact with you.

As I see it there is a lot we can do to ensure that we make the most of our time away enjoying real R&R without enforced bed rest. Being prepared is as important as taking out travel insurance. On the topic of travel insurance always ensure that you note any pre-existing conditions when applying. Paying a bit extra up front is a lot better than having a claim turned down.

John Appleton 09 489 9362 john@johnappleton.co.nz www.johnappleton.co.nz

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BIRKENHEAD RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION: NEWS

WELL FOUNDATION: UPDATE

Little Shoal Bay

Brought to you by Board Chair, Craig Donaldson and CEO, Andrew Young.

Gift to a Special Parent Room this Christmas

Andrew Young

Craig Donaldson

Celeste was born weighing about the same as a block of butter. Her fragile, tiny body could fit in the palm of your hand. The smallest nappy in the The size of Celeste's first nappy, right. photo is what Celeste had to wear.

This Christmas you can help babies like Celeste by giving a donation to help build a very special ‘Parent Room’ for tiny premature babies like Celeste - who are cared for by the Special Care Baby Unit in the Waitemata District Health Board area.

This room is so special! It gives mums like Xenia, Celeste’s mum, the chance to stay overnight Xenia and Celeste. for the very first time with their baby. They’ll know everything that’s required to look after their baby before going home.

Celeste was born 16 weeks early with many life-threatening health complications. After weeks in the hospital getting emergency treatment, there comes a time to take the tiny baby home. It's a terrifying moment for many mums. There is so much to learn about caring for a premature baby.

It gives mums like Xenia, Celeste’s mum, the chance to stay overnight for the very first time with their baby.

To build the Parent Room it costs $120,000. It will have: two beds, a TV, a small fridge, two bedside tables, a cupboard and an ensuite with a toilet, hand basin and shower.

The amazing thing about the 'Parent Room' is that you will be giving three families a week the chance to stay. Sometimes for 24 hours, sometimes 48 hours, sometimes a little longer before they go home.

That's why I hope you can make a donation today.

The Christmas holiday is coming up fast! Your gift today will help save the lives of babies like Celeste. You will help mums build the confidence knowing they are giving their baby the best start to life.

What an amazing gift to families this Christmas!

Please donate now by visiting, www.wellfoundation.org.nz or call us on 09 447 0138.

Wishing you the warmest Christmas.

Well Foundation, Level 2, 15 Shea Tce, Takapuna www.wellfoundation.org.nz The Well Foundation is the

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– a North Shore treasure

Little Shoal Bay is a favourite bay for local people who use it regularly for picnics, children’s play, informal sports or the start point for a stroll through Le Roys Bush and the largest remaining raupo wetland on the North Shore.

Recent media coverage has highlighted current and potential threats to the bay and the reserve behind from coastal inundation, inadequate sewage infrastructure, commercial through-traffic as well as overloading and pollution from nonLittle Shoal Bay playground. self-contained freedom campers.

To discuss these significant issues and to consider potential actions and solutions that could be championed, we recently initiated a local community coalition of around ten organisations with a direct interest in the bay, including the Little Shoal Bay Protection Society, Le Roys Bush Management Committee and the Northcote Bowling Club.

Flooding: Little Shoal Bay was originally an estuary surrounded by cliffs with salt marshes in its upper reaches. By 1900, Northcote and Birkenhead Point were linked by a wooden footbridge. Reclamation of the estuary took place progressively from the early 1900s and the tidal waters of the estuary were narrowed down to a stream. Reclamation of the wetlands on the western side of the Bay created the present island in the swamp – these are now recognised as a vital component of the ecology of the area.

However, regular flooding of the sports ground and around the bowling club during king tides has caused major disruption to these activities; it has led to a recent report showing that 15cm of sea level rise has happened in the harbour over the last century and that the problems are likely to get worse.

Through traffic: Little Shoal Bay is a reserve with no legal through road. While there is a bylaw restricting commercial vehicles travelling through the Bay, this is not currently being enforced, leading to road damage from heavy goods traffic driving through.

Freedom camping: The council has issued a proposal suggesting that freedom camping be allowed in the bay with non-self-contained vehicles. While many campers behave responsibly and are welcome, we have major concerns about the capacity of the existing toilet facilities and threats to kauri and the surrounding native bush in nearby Le Roys Bush from those who do not heed notices and warnings.

Consultation is expected to take place shortly and we strongly encourage people to have their say.

The coalition is just starting to build a deeper understanding of these issues on the future of Little Shoal Bay and to come up with potential solutions. If you would like to be part of these discussions or if you have information or knowledge to help us in these deliberations, please get in touch by email to info@bra.org.nz What’s next – beach and coastal cleanup On Sunday December 2nd, a beach and coastal clean-up will take place at Little Shoal Bay, surrounding beaches and reserves, meeting in Little Shoal Bay next to the Sea Scouts Hall. This annual event is run by the Birkenhead Residents Association, in partnership with the Little Shoal Bay Protection Society and Birkenhead Sea Scouts with support from other groups.

All are welcome to help and join us for a BBQ afterwards. Please check the BRA facebook page or www.bra.org.nz for updates and in case of unfavourable weather conditions.

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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SKIN CANCER CHANNEL: WITH DR GRANT COE

SHORE JUNCTION: NEWS UPDATE

By Melanie Barr, Community Director, Shore Junction. Shore Junction is a youth innovation hub being created in the heart of Takapuna.

It is being designed as a space for young people to connect, belong, and grow. Shore Junction will offer youth-friendly facilities and integrated services that support innovation, Melanie Barr learning, wellbeing and creativity, enabling young people to accelerate their potential and embark on their future pathways to success.

Future of Work, Future of Skills

"The skills needed to succeed in today’s world and the future are curiosity, creativity, taking initiative, multi-disciplinary thinking and empathy" ~ Tiffany Shlain, Filmmaker and Founder of the Webby Awards

http://www.shorejunction.nz

What are the risk factors for skin cancer?

Question: I’m 30 years old and lately I have been thinking about getting a mole check, but I’m not sure if I’m even at risk of getting skin cancer or melanoma? What are the risk factors for melanoma and other skin cancers?

Dr Coe: All Kiwis over the age of 18 should get a yearly skin check, call it a warrant of fitness for your skin. New Zealand has the highest rates of skin cancer in the world and more people die from melanoma each year than the annual road toll. Risk factors include: • Fair skin – A fair complexion, blonde or red hair, blue eyes, freckles • A number of previous sunburns - particularly before the age of 18 • Family history – If a person has a close relative with a history of melanoma, their risk is 2-3 times higher • Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation – People who spend a lot of time outside during the day or live in places, like New Zealand, with bright sunlight all year-round have a higher risk of developing skin cancer.

• Previous skin cancer – People who have already had a skin cancer or melanoma have an increased risk of developing other, new melanomas.

• Age - The median age at which people are diagnosed with melanoma is just above 50 years old. But melanoma occurs in young adults more often than many other types of cancer.

• Sunbed use • Lots of moles and/or unusual moles • A weakened or suppressed immune system Call the MoleMan team today to enquire about full body skin cancer and melanoma checks with digital dermoscopy (molemapping) technology on 0800 DR MOLE (376653) or 09 480 6416 or visit www.moleman.co.nz

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A 2017 study by Mckinsey & Company found that almost half the activities people are currently paid to do globally could theoretically be automated using current technologies.

With the future of work developing so rapidly, the skill sets of our young people need to shift with it.

People of any age will not simply train for jobs in the future; they will use the tools of social media platforms, creative design thinking and the vast access to worldwide expertise to increase their success. Devin Fidler, Research Director at the Institute for the Future is confident that as basic automation and machine learning become more prominent in the workplace, unique human skills will become more valuable.

Skills and capabilities our young people need to enhance and focus on more are social and emotional skills and advanced cognitive capabilities, such as logical reasoning and creativity.

CareersNZ has identified the seven essential employability skills: positive attitude, communication, teamwork, self-management, willingness to learn, thinking skills and resilience. It is for this employability reason soft skills are more important than ever.

Soft skills involve personality traits and interpersonal skills, these stem from who you are and how you interact with the world around you. These skills can be broken down into two categories: internal and external. Internal soft skills relate directly to how you interact with yourself (accepting criticism, critical thinking/problem solving, resilience). External soft skills relate directly to how you talk to and handle the people around you (effective communication, adaptability, negotiation). All of these skills can be trained, harnessed, and strengthened.

Along with our Pillar Programming, Shore Junction will offer a range of workshops and development opportunities to refine soft skills and basic life skills. These sessions, tailored specifically to young people will include skill training that is not commonly available within high school curriculum or tertiary education.

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.

- The Skin Cancer Doctors 146 Queen Street, Northcote Point Call 09 480 6416 or visit www.moleman.co.nz

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YES DISABILITY SUPPORT CENTRE: NEWS

LIFE LESSONS WITH LIFE EDUCATION TRUST

Newz from Christine Meyer-Jones

Season’s Greetings

From Amsterdam to Albany...

YES sharing our learnings across the world

Twenty-two hours, 55 minutes, two flights and one lay over later, a keen but tired student has reached our shores. Lonneke from the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences is here at YES Disability Resource Centre for 10 weeks to research the impact empowerment has on disabled young Sonia Thursby people. While sipping L&P and chomping on mince and cheese pies – the real Kiwi lunch, we sat down and chatted about her trip and asked 'why us'?

Why did you choose New Zealand? “The term empowerment in my country is very new and unheard of in using it as a way to work with disabled young people. When I looked up the word I found it originated from the Māori word mana and I thought there is no better place to base my research, especially after learning about the big changes that are happening in the disability sector here.”

Why YES Disability? “When I looked up disability and youth in New Zealand YES was the most relevant to my outline - they embody empowerment they really do work with the young people to create independence, belonging and wellbeing. Lucky for me they were happy to be involved.”

What will you do with your research? “I will be putting forward recommendations to my country (Netherlands) on the importance of empowerment and how to apply it when working with young people with disabilities. New Zealand is actually ahead of us in the way you work with people.”

How do you like Auckland so far? “The people have been really friendly, I have been enjoying the weather but, I don’t really like these meat and cheese pies.”

We feel very proud that our reputation as experts in supporting young people with disabilities has reached to the other side of the world. We look forward to working alongside Lonneke over the next ten weeks to show her a broad and diverse picture of youth and disability in New Zealand.

Contact us on info@yesdisability.org.nz www.yesdisability.org.nz

2018 has been a great year for Life Education on the North Shore.

As a trust, we own our two mobile classrooms, employ our educators and manage relationships and partnerships within the North Shore (schools, volunteers and stakeholders).

We use mobile classrooms to create a unique and engaging learning environment to capture children’s imaginations. Our planning with teachers at each school is an important part of our educators’ roles. Our trust works hard to have the classrooms booked each day of the school year.

Lessons include modules on the following: • Community and Relationships • Identity and Resilience • Food and Nutrition • Human Biology • Substances We have also been involved in: • The Body Worlds Vital Exhibition • World Mental Health Day • Seminars on how to be a digital citizen On the North Shore, we have seen 14,000 children and taught 1483 sessions. We owe a big thank you to Corinne and Jenni (our educators) for their professionalism, dedication and enthusiasm in ensuring the programmes are delivered to as many children as possible here on the Shore. At our monthly trust meetings they report the previous month’s activities and share with us the amazing stories, pictures and drawings from children who have attended the sessions. It keeps us all focused on the importance of the messages we bring to the schools.

However, this could not happen without the fabulous support of the trustees who give generously of their personal time to ensure the trust remains viable financially and meets all the needs and requirements of running a charitable trust. Thank you to you all for your commitment and passion.

Also, the trust is extremely grateful to Bonney’s Transport, Boat Haulage, East Coast Bays Towing, and Crown Relocations for their ongoing support in either moving the classrooms to the schools or parking them up in their yards during the holidays.

Life Education is a charitable trust and we rely on grants and donations to exist. I would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the many families, organisations and individuals who support us either financially or with their time and expertise.

Also a big, big thank you to Murray and Carol Judge from Apollo Accounting who keep our “money jar” in order and also host our monthly meeting in their boardroom.

We are so blessed as a trust in so many ways and we thank the North Shore schools and community for their continued support.

Onward and upwards in 2019.

Christine Meyer-Jones, Chair, Life Education Trust North Shore chair@lifeeducationnorthshore.nz Visit: www.lifeeducationnorthshore.nz Contact us: secretary@lifeeducationnorthshore.nz

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Upper Harbour • Wairau Intermediate Devonport • Oteha Valley • Browns Bay • Pinehill

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EDUCATION: JAYNE DE LA HAYE, JUNIOR SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, KRISTIN SCHOOL

Creating memories at camp

COUNCIL TALK

With Councillor Richard Hills, North Shore representative on Auckland Council.

What a year!

Jayne de la Haye

School camp, it’s an experience that evokes strong memories for most of us.

We might not be able to remember what was on the end of term test, the topic of the information essay we wrote, or even how to spell some of those words we now rely on “autocorrect” for, but we can take ourselves back to those days and nights spent away from home with our classmates.

For many people I talk to about school camps, their memories are overwhelmingly good ones. Whilst they can recall the lack of home comforts and deprivations that came with living “out in the wild” (or more likely bunking down in a cabin) they still have an overall positive recollection of the experience. They may have been exhausted from staying up late whispering and giggling with their friends long after lights out, but the friendships made from those shared experiences often last many years.

I recently had the opportunity to visit some Junior School students at Camp Bentzon on Kawau Island, and to see for myself, our new generation creating their own memories.

It reminded me of the unique and immense contribution education outside of the classroom (EOTC) makes to a child’s development. The feeling of tangible accomplishment, the sense of camaraderie, the authentic ways to show resilience and determination. The personal growth that comes from moments like these cannot be overstated.

I watched as one girl, who with the support and encouragement of parent helpers, instructor and peers, overcame her terror of heights to abseil. I saw the look of exhilaration on the faces of the children who had returned from a substantial kayaking expedition to Stingray Cove, where they had wondered at the sight of such magnificent creatures. For other children it was the chance to test their skills on the confidence course, or work as a team to build and propel a raft, that left them literally “buzzing” with new found confidence and an understanding of what it really means to “face your fears”.

Time and again I encountered children revelling in the feeling of achievement that came from pushing themselves out of their comfort zones and putting themselves to the test in truly authentic situations. It also reinforced how important it is for our children to spend time disconnected from technology and the internet, in order to immerse themselves in, and experience the full power of our natural world.

Kristin school has a proud tradition of education outside of the classroom (EOTC). Over the years we have built a programme that starts right from bushwalks for our youngest Kindergarten children, and gradually increases in challenge over successive years, until senior school; where students can plan and participate in substantial expeditions both within and outside of New Zealand. Increasingly, it is the social and personal skills and attitudes that are fostered through these transformational experiences, that are what universities and employers are looking for as predictors of future success.

I’m personally proud that we continue to provide to our children, the kinds of experiences that we know have had such an impact in our own lives, and I thank the many parent volunteers without whom such opportunities would simply not be possible.

Merry Christmas, happy holidays and a safe New Year to you all! I can’t believe we are Richard Hills already at the end of 2018.

It's been another extremely busy year at council, which included setting our $70-billion-dollar, ten-year budget.

For generations, Auckland has delayed delivering what is needed: more public transport, less congestion, cleaner water at our beaches, a response to climate change, more funding for arts, sports, and community. This year, with our $70 billion budget in place, we have laid the foundations and begun the work to finally deliver these.

I am particularly proud of the funding we have secured for road safety projects; over $3.6m this financial year alone for our North Shore community. The road safety figures are confronting – there is at least one death or serious injury on Auckland roads each day – and we need to turn this around.

Funding for desperately needed major transport projects is now in place. I’ve been working to secure Skypath and Seapath for eight years, others longer, and these projects are now funded. Many other large-scale infrastructure projects include $47m for improvements to Lake Road (working alongside our Local Board), and over $60m to move forward on a third harbour crossing. The new North Network has added 45% capacity overnight to our bus network on the North Shore.

I was ecstatic to secure $110m funding to protect our kauri from kauri dieback in July, then devastated to discover since that the disease has been found in our local native bush reserves. It is a small relief that the funding enables us to move immediately into the containment phase while protecting our other bush.

The new $30m Fred Thomas Pump Station will make a massive difference to water quality across the North Shore, increasing overflow storage capacity from 520,000 to 3.5 million litres. This has already had an impact on reducing wastewater overflows to our harbour and waterways and there are plans for growth.

We explored kilometres of pipes across Takapuna to track down the issues contributing to poor water quality at Takapuna Beach.

Numerous issues were found and fixed; the work continues in 2019.

Rain gardens and pipe upgrades in our $12m Hurstmere Road project will make a large difference in filtering road run-off, heavy metals and bird droppings that presently wash onto our beach.

I have ensured the voices of the people in the North Shore have been heard: I have worked with Auckland Transport for five months to secure the upgrade to the Northcote wharf, and I will continue to work toward an all-weather facility. The Takapuna centre upgrade has commenced, Te Onewa Pā has reopened, and looks amazing, as has the new full size court in Marlborough Park I have pushed for since 2016. Chris Darby and I secured $22m in the ten-year budget to support Kaipatiki Local Board’s Birkenhead War Memorial masterplan projects; $142,000 for Te Uruamo Maranga Ake Marae in Beach Haven; and $56,000 for Netball North Harbour.

Yet some of my most important moments representing the North Shore have been spent assisting our community with questions, comments, meeting at events and supporting each other after storm surges and other weather events. I am proud to be part of a supportive and caring community.

Thank you for the thousands of submissions, emails, Facebook posts, and tweets. And thank you to our volunteers and community workers who keep the Shore thriving. I look forward to working with you all in 2019. I am particularly looking forward to the Hurstmere Road upgrade; consulting on design for the 3,000m² of new public space in Anzac Street; and seeing the hard work of Shore Junction kick into action.

This year I also got married and welcomed a new nephew, Elijah.

It’s going to be a hard year to top.

Please contact me on any issue: Richard.hills@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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Making law understandable

Checklist for buying your first home

• Obtain pre-approval from the bank and arrange deposit options (savings, approval letters from Kiwisaver provider and Home Start Grant, loan from family, gift)

PURCHASING AT AUCTION

PURCHASING

BY NEGOTIATION

• Obtain an unconditional letter of offer from the bank for the particular property

• Have your solicitor/conveyancer review the draft Agreement for Sale and Purchase.

Your solicitor/conveyancer will provide their comments and recommendations such as conditions (e.g finance, Council LIM report, building report, meth contamination report, valuation etc), warranties and deposit due date (on signing or unconditional).

• Have your solicitor/conveyancer review the property documents such as the auction agreement, Council LIM report and Certificate of Title • Organise the deposit funds. The deposit is payable on the fall of the hammer at the auction. Note: Kiwisaver cannot be used for the deposit when buying at auction.

• Complete your due diligence investigations prior to auction. This may include obtaining a building report, meth contamination report, valuation, receiving the Council property file etc.

• Find a property and carry out the necessary checks.

• If you are using Kiwisaver funds for the deposit, your solicitor/conveyancer will assist with completing the application form • Obtain an unconditional letter of offer from the bank for the particular property • Obtain a Council LIM report, building report, meth contamination report, valuation, Council property file etc. in accordance with the conditions in your agreement. All of your due diligence investigations need to be completed prior to confirming the agreement unconditional.

• Organise the deposit funds and payment in accordance with the agreement.

WHERE TO FROM UNCONDITIONAL • Your solicitor/conveyancer will assist with completing the Kiwisaver and Home Start Grant application forms. The funds will be deposited into your solicitor’s trust account to be used on settlement day.

Prior to settlement day you need to arrange:

• Contact your bank to finalise your loan structure. The bank will forward the loan documents to your solicitor/conveyancer to arrange signing.

Payment of any surplus funds to your solicitor’s trust account.

Sufficient insurance cover as required by the bank A pre-settlement inspection of the property

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TALKING TRUSTS: TAMMY MCLEOD, DAVENPORTS

PROPERTY LAW: SACHA PETERSON, DAVENPORTS

Sacha is a legal executive in the Davenports property team.

Get Advice Before Signing

Sacha Peterson

Tim and Sam have two small children and have been saving very hard to purchase their first home. Finally they saved enough money for the deposit and contacted a real estate agent to get the ball rolling. They advised the real estate agent that they will be relocating as they wanted to purchase a home that was big enough but still within their price range.

The real estate agent took this information on board and began looking in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty areas for a suitable property.

Tim and Sam received an email from the real estate agent with a few properties he thought they might be interested in. After looking through the photographs, Tim and Sam particularly liked the look of a property in the Bay of Plenty. The property was a weatherboard home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate garage. The property was within walking distance of the local primary school and had a large reserve with a playground only a few houses down.

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.

John & Meg, Mum & Janine!

Tim and Sam contacted their solicitor and advised they wanted to make an offer on a property. Their solicitor reviewed the draft agreement and made recommendations as to what conditions they should include in the agreement. Tim and Sam decided they wanted to make their offer conditional on finance, obtaining a satisfactory LIM report, building report and methamphetamine report. The vendor accepted their offer and the signed agreement was sent to each solicitor. Tim and Sam ordered the LIM report from Council, contacted a local builder to inspect the property and arranged for a specialist to carry out the meth testing.

A meth test was carried out and Tim and Sam received a phone call the following day. The specialist advised the meth report had been prepared and emailed to them. The specialist also said there were very elevated readings. A property is considered contaminated if any high use areas in the property have levels of more than 1.5μg/100cm². Tim and Sam began to review the report and were shocked when they discovered that the levels for this property had come in at 26.27μg/100cm². Tim and Sam immediately emailed the meth report to their solicitor and advised they wanted to cancel the agreement.

It is important to have your solicitor review the agreement and provide recommendations before your sign.

John and Meg were brother and sister, but didn’t get on at all. Their father had died a number of years ago, leaving their mother, Edith, living in the family home. She was also left with a share portfolio which provided her with enough income to live a comfortable life. Edith was very aware that John and Meg didn’t get on. Part of the problem was John’s wife, Janine, who simply didn’t like Meg and took every opportunity she could to deepen the divide between John and Meg. When Edith went to see her lawyer she told him about the issues between John and Meg. She felt that her wishes were very simple – she wanted all of her assets sold upon her death and distributed equally between John and Meg. However, she knew that John and Meg would argue between them as to the value at which the house could be sold. Edith made it clear she wanted no conflict between her children and so her lawyer suggested that he be appointed as the executor of her will and he would carry out her wishes.

Edith was a little reluctant to do this as her lawyer was only ten years younger than she was, but he was the expert, so she went ahead.

Five years after making her will, Edith contracted a nasty form of pneumonia and sadly passed away. By this stage John and Meg were barely talking to each other which made arranging Edith’s funeral particularly difficult. Shortly after the funeral, John got in touch with Edith’s lawyer about her will. He was told that the lawyer Edith had always dealt with had recently retired from the practice and had retired to the Bay of Islands. He was renouncing all executorships that he had. What this meant was that he was no longer prepared to act as executor of Edith’s will.

This was incredibly frustrating as John and Meg would now both need to be appointed as executors of their mother’s estate, or just one of them with the consent of the other. Clearly this was not going to work out well, and the arguments began.

This case illustrates the importance of reviewing your will and making sure it is appropriate. Edith had thought she was doing the right thing by having an independent executor, and often that is the best way to go. But make sure that the independent person is someone who will be around for some time. In any event, it is a good idea to review your will at least every five years or sooner if there is a change in circumstances.

Sacha Peterson, 09 915 4397 sacha@dhlawyers.co.nz

Tammy McLeod, 09 915 4386 tammy@dhlawyers.co.nz

A meth test was carried out and Tim and Sam received a phone call the following day.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING: SCHNAUER AND CO

Overseas Buyers Shut Out of Housing Market

Legally Speaking with Matthew Hawkes, Property Lawyer, Schnauer and Co.

Changes to the Overseas Investment Regime As of 22 October 2018 the Government’s policy to exclude overseas buyers from buying houses in New Zealand came into effect.

Overseas buyers were already banned from buying “sensitive” New Zealand land such as farms, land which borders the foreshore of the ocean or a lake, and land of cultural or historic significance under the Overseas Investment Act. However, residential land houses, did not fall into the category of sensitive land and therefore there were only very limited restrictions on overseas people buying residential land.

Now, with effect from 22 October, the Overseas Investment Act has been changed to make residential land sensitive. The effect of this is that overseas buyers are now effectively banned from buying houses in New Zealand except in limited circumstances.

Houses, and the land on which they sit, are considered residential land if the land is categorised as residential or lifestyle for the purposes of the District Valuation Role, meaning for rates purposes.

From 22 October every person or entity (a trust or a company) buying residential land must complete a Residential Land Statement setting out that they do not require consent from the Overseas Investment Office to purchase residential land.

Everyone will require consent unless they are either a New Zealand citizen or “ordinarily resident in New Zealand”. There are ordinarily four criteria to decide whether a person is ordinarily resident in New Zealand. These are: • Hold a residence class visa; and • Have been living in New Zealand for at least 12 months; and

Matthew Hawkes

• Have been present in New Zealand for 183 days in the previous 12 months; and • Be a New Zealand tax resident.

Lawyers and conveyancers who handle all sales and purchases of land in New Zealand are required to hold a Residential Land Statement from their client for every purchase of residential land from 22 October and are unable to complete the purchase without a Statement. Real Estate Agents must also complete the Statement prior to buyers signing an agreement.

An overseas person cannot have a New Zealander buy land on their behalf in order to avoid the new rules. There are significant penalties for people and lawyers who do not comply with the new rules or attempt to get around the new rules.

Some people who would ordinarily be considered overseas persons can still buy houses in New Zealand. Citizens and permanent residents of Australia and Singapore do not require consent due to existing economic relationships New Zealand has with each country. Also overseas persons who are spouses or partners of New Zealand citizens or residents do not need consent to buy jointly with their New Zealand spouse or partner if it is to be their family home.

This exclusion of overseas persons from buying houses in New Zealand is a significant change in New Zealand legislation. How much of an effect it has on the market remains to be seen.

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

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ACCOUNTANCY WITH BELLINGHAM WALLACE

Accountancy with Mike Atkinson of Bellingham Wallace.

The Summer Cash Cycle As we start the slippery slope into the holiday season, thoughts may be shifting to planning holidays with family or friends, where to spend Christmas Day, which beach to go to, or in some cases, do I have enough cash to see me through to the New Year.

The summer season is often a very tough time for business cash flow. According to the Xero Small Business Insights, businesses in January 2018 were on average being paid 11.5 days late. Whilst this might not seem like much, the impact on cash is actually huge. Let me paint an all too familiar picture for us: Typically, we make a final push for sales in November hoping by some miracle that our customers will pay us before Christmas. December sales tend to weaken a bit, then January is slower again as everyone builds up momentum after 2-3 weeks' break to enjoy summer. We are now in February, and hopefully normal transmission has resumed, with sales getting back to usual levels.

As a result of this activity, normal cash receipts often don’t occur until March. Throw in rent, wages and salaries that still need to be paid, PAYE for the IRD and then there’s GST in midJanuary and the end of February, and don’t forget provisional tax in mid-January also.

It’s no wonder then that most business owners enter the holiday season with one eye firmly on the bank balance. The importance of cash to a business can easily be compared to the importance of oxygen to us, cut off the air supply and the end is imminent.

To use an overused cliché, but “cash is king”. A businesses cash flow is its lifeblood. If it stops, even for a short period, the business will die.

Too often we see businesses that have great prospects for the future, and are often quite profitable. However we must remember that profit does not equal cash. And often these businesses could attract a good value if sold. However, they get into trouble because of short-term cash difficulties. There are many simple reasons for these difficulties, but some of the common ones are: • We don’t actively chase or monitor outstanding invoices – “the cheque is always in the mail” • Bank overdrafts are allowed to rise and without any plan or consideration to reduce them back to normal levels – “debt is cheap after all at the moment, right?”

• Inventory sits on the shelf for too long – “if I don’t stock it, how can I sell it?”

• Invoices are not sent out in a timely manner – “isn’t it more important that I get the next sale?”

• Wasteful practices creep into the business, we allow ourselves to compromise the standard as we get busy. Waste is the enemy of all businesses and can manifest itself in a range of ways.

In a typical business the cash cycle looks something like this:

We invest cash to purchase stock or produce work in progress. Then if we’re lucky we Mike Atkinson sell that stock (hopefully for more than it cost!), converting stock into debtors. If we’re really really lucky, our customers will pay and the cash returns to the business and the cycle begins again. Obviously in some businesses (for example a service business), stock in the above model can be replaced with work-in-progress and in others there may be no debtors as all sales may be paid for in cash. However, regardless of the business, a variation of this model will apply.

This cycle is a business’s internal money press. The more you can accelerate the cash cycle outlined above, the faster you turn your profits into cash and the easier it is to manage your working capital position.

To illustrate this point, let’s look at a simple example. Imagine we have a business with sales of $11,970,000 and debtors of $2,350,478. Working through some formulas (see below), we would calculate that our debtor days (i.e. the time it takes for us to get paid) would be 72 days. How much more cash would we have had, if we could have collected that cash from our customers in say just 60 days? (note: accounts receivable turnover would be 6.1 = 60 debtors days / 365 days in a year) To work this out we need to restate the accounts receivable turnover formula as follows; Accounts Receivable Turnover

=

Sales Accounts Receivable

Therefore; Accounts Receivable

=

Sales Accounts Receivable Turnover

Accounts Receivable

=

$11,970,000 6.1

Additional Cash Available =

388,183 based on the difference between the existing debtors balance of $2,350,478 and the target debtors of $1,962,295 from the calculation)

Formulas for reference; Accounts Receivable Turnover: Average Collection Period (Days):

Sales Accounts Receivable 365 Accounts Receivable Turnover

What this example illustrates is the power to spin that working capital cycle. In this case there is almost $400,000 of cash sitting in the debtors that should be realised if the collection period was shortened by 12 days. The same process can also be applied to stock.

Imagine how much cash is sitting in your money press just waiting to be collected?

One of the simplest and most valuable business tools you can have is some solid cash flow projections. These projections can take many forms, including a month end cash position, a weekly or even daily cash projections to keep things on track. Projections let you see potential cash flow problems in advance and deal with them before you reach a crisis point.

So, before your thoughts take off to a long summer’s holiday enjoying some refreshing beverages and maybe a sizzling BBQ, remember to ensure that your business has enough cash (oxygen) to get through to March 2019. www.bellinghamwallace.co.nz

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INSURANCE DESIGN: BRADY ARBLASTER

Brady Arblaster of Insurance Design provides this regular column for Channel Mag on Insurance.

He is passionate about “protecting businesses and families from the risks in their lives”.

Can insurance save your life?

– my story The modern world is so busy - especially in the race towards Christmas. It’s easy to lose sight of the things that really matter in all the “busy”ness.

For a lot of people the realisation that they need to stop and ‘smell the roses’ comes when they themselves, or a loved one, is diagnosed with a critical illness or suffers a heart attack or accident.

This realisation came to my wife and I 12 years ago. We were both working full time with busy careers, a new business and an 18 month old daughter, when my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 35. She had found a lump on the weekend and saw her GP on the following Friday; the GP recommended a specialist and due to a cancellation, she was able to get an appointment that same day.

The specialist completed a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy and then we waited. The following Wednesday we got the news that it was cancer. No-one can prepare you for that conversation, and no matter how many times you have watched or helped other people along that road, it is never the same as when it happens to you.

Five days later my wife had surgery, followed by eight rounds of chemotherapy and a month of radiotherapy. A whopping $62,000 of treatment.

The surgeon pronounced my wife’s multiple tumours as a highly aggressive cancer that had been caught “just in time”.

We can’t know what a wait of another few weeks or months might have done, but we were incredibly thankful that everything moved as quickly as it did.

The key difference for us in the timing was the fact that we had insurance and could access private health care options.

My wife didn’t have to go on a waiting list. At that time a referral to a specialist at North Shore Hospital was taking four weeks for a biopsy and then a further four to six weeks wait for surgery after diagnosis.

Health insurance may have helped save my wife’s life Trauma/Critical Illness insurance saved our home.

Prior to the cancer diagnosis we had extended ourselves to buy a bigger home, assuming we would continue to have two incomes at our disposal. Trauma Cover allowed us to repay that increase in debt immediately. This had a knock on effect; without the added financial stress, I could reduce my work hours when needed to help in my wife’s recovery and take care of our daughter. Without this cover in place our new home would have had to go straight back on the market, as we could not know when my wife would be well enough to return to work.

Brady Arblaster

Prior to the cancer diagnosis we had extended ourselves to buy a bigger home, assuming we would continue to have two incomes at our disposal. Trauma Cover allowed us to repay that increase in debt immediately.

Trauma Cover also enabled us to choose a new chemotherapy drug, unavailable in the public system, which was statistically better at beating the type of cancer my wife had. It cost an additional $24,000; that choice would not have been available to us without Trauma insurance.

The ongoing costs of surviving cancer are not well known.

There are years of specialist follow ups, possibly ongoing drug treatment, plastic surgery options to consider and specialists for side effects such as bone density loss etc. Health insurance helped pay for all of these. For years my wife’s claims have well outstripped what we were paying in premiums for the entire family.

I am happy to say that my wife is now cancer free and we have been blessed with the birth of a second child, post chemotherapy.

By sharing my own story I’m hoping to show you that if you can afford health insurance and trauma insurance it can make one hell of a difference. The other options aren’t great - liquidating assets, leaning on family members, or trying out websites such as Givealittle.

As I say to different groups I speak to about health and trauma insurance, you don’t have to do this through me, just make sure you do it!

I would like to thank all of you that have taken the time to read my articles this year, I hope they have been informative and at least have you reviewing your own situation.

Make sure you spend lots of time with family and friends over the break, Merry Christmas and all the very best for 2019.

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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BUSINESS SALES WITH LESTER DE VERE

PEOPLE AND PERFORMANCE ADVISORS: TEESDALE ASSOCIATES

Risks of Triangular Employment Triangular employment is a situation where an employee of an employer (such as a labour hire company) works for another employer (such as a manufacturing company). In many such situations, the employer controlling a person’s work is not that person’s employer. This causes some people to conclude there is a relationship between three parties; hence the “triangular” description.

The Employment Relations (Triangular Employment) Amendment Bill is before a Select Committee. Note that this is a private member’s Bill and not Labour policy. Its aim is to give those persons employed by one employer (the primary employer) but under the control of another employer (the secondary employer) greater employment rights. There are two stated purposes.

• The first is to enable employees of a primary employer access to the terms and conditions of any applicable collective agreement of their secondary employer, including pay rates, hours of work and redundancy compensation.

• The second is to give an employee who raises a personal grievance against their primary employer, the opportunity to add the secondary employer to the action. This is not automatic and requires approval by the Employment Relations Authority or the Court.

Tony Teesdale

Secondary Employer A secondary employer for the purposes of this amendment is one “that exercises, or is entitled to exercise control or direction over the worker equivalent or substantially equivalent to that which would normally be expected of an employer”.

If the employer contracting a person through a labour hire company exercises a high degree of control over that person, or is entitled to do so, it is likely they will be the secondary employer of that person.

On the other hand, if the person is simply engaged to complete certain tasks and is largely responsible for their own work (or is supervised by the labour hire company), then it is likely the employer contracting that person will not be a secondary employer.

What to do?

• This Bill is not yet law. By the time you read this, we should have a better idea of the Select Committee’s views and the chances of the Bill passing.

• If you engage labour hire employees, particularly where those employees have been in your business for a long period, bells should start ringing.

• You should seriously consider reducing your level of control over labour hire employees, or perhaps replacing them with direct hire employees.

• The future cost of labour hire employees may make their use uneconomical.

• Direct hire employees can still provide significant flexibility if they are employed on a casual, flexible part time or temporary basis. Labour hire workers could then be limited to situations where there is a sudden and/or short-term need.

Tony Teesdale, Managing Director, Teesdale Associates Limited 021 920 323 www.teesdaleassociates.com

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 of the Year 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 by REINZ.

Thinking about selling your business?

The following are the very basics that a buyer will consider when reviewing your business...

Buyers look at many business opportunities before buying.

Offering a reasonable price and terms will get a prudent buyer's attention.

After the buyer asks "How much?" the next question is always "Why is the seller, selling?". Being upfront is always the best policy; the buyer needs to see the logic.

All books and records should be clear and readily available.

Most of those purchasing a business are first-time buyers and will need a suggested standard 20 working days (one month) of training.

Buyers want to make certain they will not be competing with you for the same customers, hence a Restraint of Trade will be a condition of sale.

If there are reasons for a particular issue, let me your broker know upfront as it can be addressed immediately in discussions with a buyer.

Buyers want to know what they are buying before making an offer. A Chattels/Asset list is a fundamental requirement.

Clean, neat appealing businesses sell. Preparation is key…

“I need this gone within two weeks” raises more questions than answers and creates suspicion.

Best to keep landlords in the loop; buyers need to know if the lease will be assigned or a new lease will need to be negotiated, Landlords don’t like surprises, so communication is key.

“No Surprises” is 100% the better option for a buyer; anything else tends to destroy the buyer's trust. If there are reasons for a particular issue, let me your broker know upfront as it can be addressed immediately in discussions with a buyer.

Having trust in a specialist business broker adds value to the process because of our appraisal and negotiating skills. I have a marketing team who will offer multi-pronged marketing strategies. I will also qualify buyers, maintain confidentiality and identify hidden 'intangibles'.

Contact: Lester de Vere 0274 599 773 or email: Lesterd@abcbusiness.co.nz or visit: www.abcbusiness.co.nz

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INVESTMENT: WITH NEIL TUFFIN, MAAT GROUP

Maat Commercial Property Management: The Maat Way

Neil Tuffin

Director 021 481 441

Located in Albany, the Maat Group focuses on commercial property investment (through offering equity investments). This type of investment provides an opportunity for investors to share in the benefits of owning a Jodi Tuffin larger property with all the rights of a normal Investor Relations shareholder. Investors, though, need to be Manager 021 084 42523 aware of how cash returns and increased value from commercial property can be achieved. The cash returns offer more than what can be expected from residential investment. Increases in value can also be significant depending on the quality of the property and the quality of the tenant (s).

It is estimated that 90% of wealth created by individuals has been through the ownership of property. The old adage of “Don’t wait to buy property, buy property and wait’ continues to be appropriate today as it was centuries ago. This is despite the ever changing economic conditions and the consequences of variations in financial stability throughout history.

Investors are encouraged to read the disclosure statements which are made available for any investment opportunity. If the investment detail is not sufficiently understood, an independent, professional opinion should be sought. It is important for an investor to ‘know the product’. This includes understanding the nature of the investment; knowing the risks associated with the investment; being familiar with the profile of the company and individuals making the offer; and understanding the projected financial performance (in particular the cash dividend paid and cash reserves held).

Once the investment is purchased our responsibility is to manage the property and prepare annual reports, plus other updates from time to time. We now manage 13 properties with a market value in excess of $300m located across the North Island, with our processes and standards forever under the watchful eyes of the equity investors!

The management of commercial property requires knowledge and experience as well as an understanding of the tenant’s business, including their future development strategies and associated property requirements. Tenants pay the rent and are entitled to have the best possible conditions from which to operate their business.

We are about to launch another investment opportunity, with a projected cash return of 8.5% pa, payable monthly. Interest is expected to be high in this offer and expressions of interest are currently being requested.

Maat carries the name of the Egyptian Goddess of Truth, Justice and Balance. We are committed to continuing these principles within our business.

To discuss your commercial property investment requirements, you are most welcome to contact Jodi Tuffin either at the Maat office on 09 414 6078 or on mob. 021 084 42523 or email jtuffin@maat.co.nz Contact: Neil Tuffin

Accountant, Authorised Financial Adviser Director, Maat Group

Phone 09 414 6078 or email info@maat.co.nz to register interest in investing in commercial property, or to find out more about Maat’s commercial property management services.

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.

Slip, slop, slap and SCRIBE: The four 'S's of summer

As one year comes to an end and a new one begins it’s a great time to reflect and evaluate: what are the things we’ve enjoyed seeing? What would we like to see more of in 2019? What can we do in regards to our perspective to create that? Over the years of mentoring and speaking, I’ve come to really appreciate a few well practised approaches for seeing more of what we want and, as a result, seeing the best in things.

Draw / write / create the vision: The power of visualisation can not be underestimated. I remember a mentor of mine sharing this with me.

I wrote goals on some paper as a 21 year-old and, even though it was months and then years between looking at that paper, it was awesome how many things were achieved. If we capture our vision with enough passion and belief, the map towards accomplishment is created.

Mentors: One of the greatest compliments we can give someone is letting them know how awesome they are and that, in some way, they achieve what we want to see in us. Sharing thoughts of admiration often leads to receiving a nugget of wisdom. Once we’ve used that nugget, let the mentor know what was accomplished with it, chances are they’ll share another nugget.

Be creative and trust the steps that could let us see more of what we want: Everything we get is a reflection of what we do…simple as that. This summer I’m speaking in Auckland, Brisbane, Melbourne and Vancouver. When I set the goal of speaking throughout the world some people thought it was greatly aspirational (impossible) and indeed I even thought it was a stretch until I identified steps I could create and climb: 1. What is the most globally recognised city? New York. 2.

When did I want to be in New York? July 2015. 3. Book airline ticket.

4.Contact people in New York to let them know I’m coming. 5. Leverage everything that came as a result.

These steps were all at my fingertips and all of a sudden the dream of speaking throughout the world didn’t seem so impossible. Every completed step has led to another step.

Seek out media that inspires: Sometimes we wake up or have a moment where we just feel crap. Some of us turn on the news as the first and last activity of the day and see a lot of destruction, chaos and things alike. Fortunately though, we have social media and websites where we can choose what we see and if we don’t like it, don’t follow it.

Starting the day with the likes of a 20 minute speech from TED.com, or scrolling the feed of your favourite human can turn the crap we feel into fertiliser for growing the most awesome oak from within.

So as we slip, slop, slap our way through summer let’s take a bit more time to scribe: our vision, who we can learn from, the steps we can create and take, the media and stories that see us absorbing more of what we want. Enjoy your awesomeness!

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BUSINESS NEWS

Health food company wins Benefitz sponsored business award Benefitz has been sponsoring the business excellence awards north of the Harbour Bridge for many years – dating way back to when the awards were organised by Enterprise North Shore – part of North Shore City Council.

“We have a policy of giving back to our community and the alignment with business excellence is a very appropriate one,” says Benefitz Managing Director Aidan Bennett. “We also always enjoy mixing with high achieving business people."

This year the Westpac Auckland Business Awards 2018 NorthWest were held at QBE Stadium in Albany, and Benefitz sponsored the Excellence in Marketing Award. These awards are now organised by the Auckland Chamber of Commerce.

The finalists in the Benefitz Excellence in Marketing Award category in 2018 were four businesses – Denture Tech, Fleet Agent, Skydive Auckland and Something to Crow About.

The winner was Something to Crow About, a health food company based in Whangaparaoa on the Hibiscus Coast, a company that prides itself on creating convenient, delicious and healthy foods.

Mike and Christine Millar purchased the business in 2014. Something to Crow About combines their passion for a healthy lifestyle, nourishing, tasty food and sustainability. After busy corporate careers they were excited to be part of the health and wellness movement and the thriving New Zealand food sector.

Blake Douglas presents the Benefitz When they purchased Excellence in Marketing Award to Mike

From left: Aidan Bennett, Blake Douglas, Kay Gunston, Michelle Bennett and Rob Gunston with the Something to Crow About team.

Something to Crow About, Mike and Christine relocated it from Dunedin to their home patch of Whangaparaoa – to premises just five minutes from their family home. They are able to walk the dog before work and Mike is able to squeeze in a surf in the evening with their kids.

Benefitz Managing Director Aidan Bennett was joined by his wife Michelle, company General Manager Rob Gunston and his wife Kay, and Senior Account Manager Blake Douglas at the awards Gala Dinner held in September. It was Blake Douglas who presented the award to Mike and Christine Millar and their Something to Crow About team on the night. The two groups got together for a group photo afterwards.

For more info visit: www.crowabout.co.nz or www.aucklandbusinessawards.co.nz or www.benefitz.co.nz/

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ROTARY KIWIHARVEST NORTH SHORE: NEWS

KiwiHarvest North Shore and 175,000 meals!

KiwiHarvest North Shore began rescuing food and delivering goodness to North Shore charities in May 2017. Since then KiwiHarvest North Shore – as at the end of September – collected in excess of 61,000 kgs of food which represents over 175,000 meals.

KiwiHarvest North Shore currently has 16 generous businesses that donate food on a weekly basis. This is picked up by volunteers on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday and delivered to 25 local organisations. Food is delivered from Devonport to Orewa and is made possible due to using a van donated by Rotary organisations on the North Shore.

Previously all this food would have been dumped into landfill.

KiwiHarvest North Shore recently celebrated with one of its many food recipients. It’s always great to be part of seeing the benefits of what value KiwiHarvest contribute to the local North Shore community.

To date Kaitahi Bayswater have put on around 1,350 dinners and have saved approximately 3,000 kgs of food from landfill.

Kaitahi Bayswater celebrated its first birthday in September.

Every month Kaitahi Bayswater hosts a Community Dinner and the meal is mostly created by food supplied and rescued by KiwiHarvest North Shore.

Meal preparation is done by teams of local people, volunteering in shifts throughout the day of the dinner. To date Kaitahi Bayswater has put on around 1,350 dinners and have saved approximately 3,000 kgs of food from landfill.

Kaitahi Bayswater also has a take home sharing table so any excess food that isn't used in the preparation of meals is shared with their guests.

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KiwiHarvest North Shore would like to acknowledge its many ‘champions” for their amazing support to allow this to continue - Albany Pak n Save; Benefitz; New World Milford; New World Devonport; Little & Friday; Countdown Takapuna; New World Birkenhead; Dairy Flat Bakery; Weiti Mushrooms; CarPro Milford; Amulet Construction; Takapuna North Rotary; Albany Rotary; Browns Bay Rotary; Northcote Rotary; Devonport Rotary.

If you would like to become a volunteer, sponsor, donate or become involved in a great charity then please email Janice Blomgren at KiwiHarvest North Shore - janice.blomgren@kiwiharvest.org.nz http://kiwiharvest.org.nz/

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BUILDING & HOME MAINTENANCE WITH QPC BUILD GROUP

Design and Build with QPC QPC Build Group offer a full knock down and rebuild option so you can build the dream house that is perfect for you. We will provide you with a comprehensive fixed price quote and full timeline of the build, which will all be managed by one of our highly skilled project managers.

We recently completed a knock down and rebuild on Kowhai Road Mairangi Bay creating a stunning new high end home whilst retaining the existing landscaping, which frames the home perfectly. Here’s what our lovely clients the Kitsons had to say about the project: “We are thoroughly delighted with our stunning new home built

by Alex and his team at QPC Build Group. Throughout the build process we found Alex to be highly professional, honest, hands-on and committed to getting the best results for the building project.

We were provided with excellent interior design skills which helped us immensely and from start to finish his attention to detail on every aspect of the build was faultless.

From our first meeting with Alex his continual regular communication assisted us to make changes to fit our needs producing a high quality dream home. He always wanted us to be happy with the end outcome and worked diligently with us to make that happen.

Throughout the build process we found Alex to be highly professional, honest, hands-on and committed to getting the best results for the building project.

It was such a pleasure working with Alex and we would highly recommend QPC to anyone who wishes to build a high quality home hassle free with a professional team who are able to make your dream become reality.”

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: BAYLEYS NORTH SHORE COMMERCIAL

Sold at auction recently…. Unit E, 65-71 Porana Road, Wairau Valley and 2/94 Rosedale Road in Albany.

Going, going, gone…

Auction clearance rates have reached an all-time high this year for the Bayleys North Shore Commercial team.

Sixteen out of 18 Shore commercial and industrial properties so far put up for auction in 2018 by Bayleys North Shore agents have sold either before, at or after auction – giving a very high 89% clearance rate.

Bayleys’ commercial auctioneer Richard Valintine says the North Shore team has consistently achieved the highest success rates from Bayleys’ eight national Total Property portfolio auctions a year. A variety of properties are pooled for sale at the auctions providing different vendors with a cost-effective and targeted way of accessing buyers.

“North Shore properties are keenly sought after and strongly competed for by investors and owner occupiers and this is enabling our agents to get some great results for their vendors through the auction method of sale,” Richard Valintine says.

He says the number of properties being auctioned this year is down on last year and buyers have also found it harder to obtain bank funding to be able to bid unconditionally.

“However, despite these challenges, auctions are still achieving higher clearance rates than other methods of sale. A lot of buyers prefer the transparency of the auction process because they know exactly where their competition is and how much they are willing to pay.

“We are having to work a bit harder to get some offerings across the line but at the end of the day that’s what a real estate agency is there for.”

Attracting the strongest bidding competition from Bayleys’ latest Total Property portfolio was a small unit opposite the anchor Tai Ping supermarket tenancy in the Rosedale Retail Centre at 2/94 Rosedale Road in Albany. It sold for $890,000 at a 4.22% yield through Eddie Zhong, Steven Liu and Meng He. The auction of the 73m² shop, with just under 13 months to run on its lease to a health supplements and souvenir retailer, was brought forward a week after the vendor accepted a pre-auction offer of $750,000. This became the declared reserve under Bayleys’ well-established auction protocol which provides all interested parties with an opportunity to compete for the property. Strong bidding from six potential buyers then pushed the final sale price up a further $140,000 before the hammer finally came down.

Other North Shore properties to sell at Bayleys’ last two Total Property auctions were: Unit 7A, 21 Corinthian Drive, Albany: 87m² corner premises in the 16-unit Orchard Park Retail Hub sold for $1.15 million at a 4.78% yield through Meng He, Steven Liu and Eddie Zhong. A 10-

year lease to the Double Happy Chinese restaurant commenced in September 2017.

Unit 8, 215 Rosedale Road, Albany: 208m² of retail, mezzanine office and warehouse/storage space plus four excusive car parks in Rosedale Plaza sold for $850,000 at a 5.29% yield. The unit has a five-year lease from September 2016 to West Shell, a specialist fishing equipment and apparel retailer and was sold by Adam Curtis, Damian Stephen and Adam Watton.

Unit E, 65-71 Porana Road, Wairau Valley: A 133m² retail unit was sold for $1.025 million at a 5.36% yield by Adam Curtis, Damian Stephen and Steven Liu. It has a new six-year lease to a Hollywood Bakery franchisee.

Unit 7, 162 -178 Wairau Road, Wairau Valley: A 45m² unit at the rear of Wairau Junction retail complex sold for $550,000 at a 5.56% yield through Ranjan Unka and Andrew Lin. It has a four-year lease to Persia Kebabs from July 2017.

Unit D, 18 Ashfield Road, Wairau Valley: An industrial unit comprising a 110m² ground floor and 30m² storage/mezzanine area, with a month-by-month tenancy, sold for $440,000 at $4000/m² through Trevor Duffin, James Yu and Matt Mimmack.

Richard Valintine says there's a common misconception that auctions are only suited to smaller properties. “We have concluded a number of $5 million-plus auction sales this year at similar yields to lower value transactions which is a reflection of the strong demand that there is for a limited supply of larger, quality properties.”

The highest price achieved on a Shore property under the hammer this year was $5.38 million for a 1,458m² industrial building on a 2,457m² corner site at 9 Tawa Drive, Albany which was sold at a 4.55% yield by Matt Mimmack and Laurie Burt. It was constructed in 1994 for multinational tenant Xylem Water Solutions which has been in occupation ever since and renewed for a further four years in April.

The property generated over 100 enquiries and there were 12 bidders at the auction.

Selling post auction for $7.4 million, at a 5.61% yield, earlier in the year through Brian Caldwell was a two-level commercial building on an 817m² Metropolitan Centre zoned site at 8-12 The Promenade which was initially passed in at $6.5 million.

Selling recently after also being passed in at auction earlier in the year was a 1,205m² industrial unit plus 13 car parks at 234 Archers Road, Wairau Valley which sold with vacant possession for $2.95 million through Ranjan Unka and Matt Mimmack.

Bayleys North Shore Commercial is currently sourcing properties for its first Auckland Total Property auction for 2019 which will be held on March 6.

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Sold for $3.375 million at a 4.74% yield... Unit A, 10 Orbit Drive, Albany.

Another big year The industrial sector remains the commercial and industrial property market’s star performer.

2018 is shaping up as another strong year for the North Shore commercial property market led by a continuing climb in industrial property activity.

In the first six months of its current financial year from April 1September 30, 2018, Bayleys North Shore Commercial concluded 43 industrial leases up from 37 in the same period last year. The total amount of space leased was 17,696m², a 13% increase on the previous April-September.

That offset more subdued office and retail leasing markets, with the retail sector in particular being constrained by a lack of new development activity.

Buoyant tenant and owner occupier demand is continuing to keep industrial vacancy rates at very low levels on the Shore, sitting at just 2.1% across Albany’s main industrial precincts.

New benchmark rentals for recently completed developments are helping to pull rentals up across the general industrial market which in combination with very low yields has continued to push property prices up.

The value of unconditional sales negotiated by Bayleys North Shore Commercial agents between April 1 and September 30 across all sectors of the market was in excess of $150 million and up 8.5% from the same six months last year.

A larger number of medium sized property sales has contributed to this increase. Recent Bayleys North Shore sales in this segment of the market include: 368 Beach Road, Mairangi Bay: a 644m² fully leased commercial building on an 836m² corner site in centre of the village sold for $4.175 million at a 4.9% yield through Michael Nees and Dean Gilbert-Smith with a resource consent for a fourlevel retail and apartment building. The property currently has four ground floor retail tenants with a legal firm office tenancy on the upper level.

Sold for $4.175 million at a 4.9% yield... 368 Beach Road, Mairangi Bay.

Unit A, 10 Orbit Drive, Albany: 1,097m² industrial premises occupied by Cellnet Ltd sold for $3.375 million at a 4.74% yield through Matt Mimmack and Laurie Burt. It comprises an 838m² warehouse with 40m² canopy, 258m² of offices plus 15 parking spaces.

1 Shea Terrace, Takapuna: a 660m² two-level office building on a 1,012m² Mixed Use zoned site adjacent to North Shore Hospital sold partly occupied for $3.55 million through Michael Nees, Damian Stephen, Adam Curtis and Adam Watton. The top floor, occupied by Waitemata District Health Board, is returning $102,620pa with the 330m² ground floor tenancy recently vacated.

3A Burns Avenue, Takapuna: a 727m² site on the fringe of the central business area with 110m² office premises in a converted house was sold vacant for $2.9 million by Damian Stephen, Alex Strever and Michael Nees.

Highgate Business Park, Silverdale: A fully serviced 5,246m² development site zoned Light Industry sold for $2.623 million at $500/m² through Matt Mimmack and Rosemary Wakeman. Two adjoining fully serviced lots totalling 4,593m² were also sold by Rosemary Wakeman for $2.5 million at $544/m².

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BOWLS NORTH HARBOUR: NEWS

with Lindsay Knight

Browns Bay Bowling celebrates 75 years Over the past few weeks, one of the powerhouse clubs of North Harbour, Browns Bay, has been celebrating its 75th anniversary and, appropriately, taking centre stage have been a number of tournaments.

An any-combination triples tournament was held worth $3000 in prize money was held in mid-November followed by a dinnerdance and the crowning glory was the annual ham-tournament planned for early December.

Life member Frank Lockey, who has masterminded this popular event, is aiming for a bumber entry of 64 teams requiring all four of Browns Bay greens. Also in early December, Browns Bay will be the base for a revamped Ryder Cup-style Battle of the Bridge representative clash with Auckland.

Hosting major tournaments has been a speciality of Browns Bay, which has become almost a tradition. In the 1980s, the club hosted one of the Auckland region’s first professional tournaments, the Lions Masters, in which some of the game’s legends like Nick Unkovich, Ivan Kostanich and Rowan Brassey were regular attenders.

Another life member, Doug Bishop, who like Lockey was heavily involved in their promotion, recalls the same time club stalwarts Bill Latimer and Geoff Sorrell were in the forefront of starting junior one-to-five tournaments, which are still thriving.

In the 1990s and into the early 2000s, an Anniversary Weekend pairs tournament had a high profile and, more recently, there has been the successful staging of Heartland Bank tournaments.

But the high point perhaps was Browns Bay, on behalf of the centre, hosting the national championships. The organisation headed by then members Tim Preston and Graham Dorreen was widely acclaimed and the championships were capped by another club member, Elaine McClintock, making the women’s singles final.

Though around since 1943, when affiliated to the Auckland centre, Bishop believes Browns Bay came into its own with the formation in the 1980s of Bowls North Harbour. Bowlers like Eric Simmonds, David Reid, Nick Separovich and, when he moved from Takapuna, Tony Marinkovich, became prominent. They have been followed in later years by the likes of Colin Rogan and John Walker, among others, and in the women’s ranks, again among others, by McClintock, Margaret Duke, Madeleine Holland, Anne Dorreen and Gail Dick.

Mainly for residential reasons, some of these players have moved on, but Browns Bay remains a formidable competitivee force, with the arrival in the past couple of years of Black Jack international Tony Grantham to help Brent Turner spearhead the men’s teams.

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Photos, clockwise from top left: Doug Bishop – a current life member who spent many years developing our club, providing a great history of who’s who and a true ‘Good Sort’. Shona Chambers, one of our clubs longest serving members, with two of our most loved past presidentsMargaret & Ralph Duke who came up from their home in Cambridge to share the day with us. The beautiful cake (doubled as a delicious dessert) was enjoyed by all. Bottom right we have Pauline Connors, our current Club Captain, kitted out in gear of years gone by. Bottom centre another Life Member is Colleen Macnay, still a force to be reckoned with on the green, seated next to Rob Laird, who was the Browns Bay President at the time of the men’s & women’s club amalgamation and bottom left, the whole crew enjoying a super day on the green.

Current president Richard Talbot acknowledges that some of the North Harbour standard-bearer status Browns Bay has enjoyed for so long was now being shared a little with the fast growing Orewa. He agrees, too, that there have been challenges for the club, one being merging the interests of its 130-odd competitive bowlers with those of RSA social members who are now a major part of the organisation.

“We are now a club as such rather than just a bowling club,” he says. But any issues are now being worked through amicably and Talbot is confident that with 75 successful years behind it Browns Bay is now on the brink of another resurgence. The long-term outlook, he believes, is bright.

Browns Bay owns most of its complex and land and that is valued in multi-millions. Twelve new bowlers were recruited for the 2018-19 season, the club has an excellent catchment area with a number of nearby retirement villages and another lucrative enterprise has been a popular and well supported Business-house competition which will start in the New Year. www.bowlsnorthharbour.com

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL NORTH SHORE

Jimmy O’Brien and Janet Marshall, Colliers International North Shore.

Jimmy O’Brien

December/January • 2018/19 Auckland Commercial, Industrial, Retail

SALE & LEASING OPPORTUNITIES

Janet Marshall

A year to celebrate for Colliers A challenge ahead for Jimmy and Mike!

As I write this last article for the year, It’s always good to look back at the past year and reflect on what has happened and what we have achieved.

During 2018 we have celebrated the marriage of one of our top brokers Shoneet Chand to his lovely wife Shainal. Our office manager Nikki Reed announced her engagement. Our commercial manager Janet Marshall joined the board of the Takapuna Beach Business Association (TBBA). One of our other brokers Ryan deZwart joined the board of Business North Harbour and I was elected for another term on the Board of Trustees at Westlake Boys High School. Colliers has undertaken to sponsor the TBBA again this coming year as a gold sponsor. We all agree that it is very satisfying to give back to the community and we are happy to give up our time and commitment to these great organisations.

On another note, earlier this year during a moment of either madness or over enthusiasm Mike Ryan one of our industrial brokers and I set ourselves the goal to complete the Kepler Challenge. This gruelling event is a 60km off-road ultra marathon which follows a track across the mountainous Kepler Ranges in Te Anau and takes place on the 1st of December. We have both put in hours of training and run hundreds of kilometres for the last nine months and hope we have done enough to complete this challenge. We are also using this event to raise money for the charity KidsCan. If you want to support this please check out our givealittle page (details below). Matt Prentice and I sold a building this year which had KidsCan as a tenant and I was inspired by all the good work this organisation does to help kiwi kids living in hardship. https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/my-first-ultramarathon-for-the-charity-kidscan As the end of the year approaches, 2018 is shaping up to be one of the best if not the best year Colliers North

…earlier this year during a moment of either madness or over enthusiasm Mike Ryan one of our industrial brokers and I set ourselves the goal to complete the Kepler Challenge.

Shore has had. Some significant sales we have brokered on the North Shore this year include 10-12 Rothwell Ave for $18,400,000; 11 Colliseum Drive for $26,400,000; 44 Arrenway Drive for $13,117,166 and 13 William Pickering Drive for $11,400,000. Despite the current low vacancy across the commercial/Industrial market we have also leased over 31,000sqm of commercial space on the North Shore this year.

So in closing, the team here at Colliers International would like to wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and hope that 2018 has been kind to you. All the best for the coming new year.

Jimmy O'Brien and Janet Marshall Colliers International North Shore 09 488 4783 www.colliers.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.

Emotionally affected by 19,000 white crosses...

Not for a long time have I been so emotionally affected as when I went up to the Auckland War Memorial Museum early on the Sunday morning prior to Armistice Day, to walk amongst the nearly 19,000 white crosses. Each one of these crosses represented a life lost.

I walked amongst them, wondering where this country could have been if it hadn’t been for this absolute obliteration of our young men, from every corner of our country. There was no city or town that the angel of death did not fly over. The ringing of the doorbell was a frightening occurrence for thousands of families, with the grim news being delivered that their son had been killed in a far off land. I must admit, a few tears rolled from my eyes as I sighted a small area that indicated a line of families who had lost four sons and right behind that, a larger area of families that had lost three sons, and then an even larger area of families who had lost two sons. I spent an hour walking, thinking and looking over the Waitemata Harbour as the sun was coming up, and tried to imagine as the father of five sons, what the effect would be of losing one son, let alone the unbearable pain of losing four. At that time, the whole population of New Zealand would have been less than 1,000,000 people, of which we sent 10% of our youth. We sent 10,000 horses and only four came back.

Like most of us, I have travelled around this country, but I have always had time to stop at the small war memorials in the out of the way places. Recently, down in the Catlins, I stopped and read the names of nearly 40 young men in that area who had gone to war, and never returned. In the Hunterville area, there were nearly 80 young men who never returned. One only has to walk up the hill to the Devonport Primary School and see the World War I memorial stone, names carved out of granite, telling the story of young Devonport men who left the Peninsula and did not return.

While we are on the topic of memorials, and please don’t get grumpy with me as this is only one man’s opinion, and as much as I have great sympathy for the families who lost loved ones in the Pike River Mine disaster, this recent announcement of the reentry of the mine at the cost of some $13 million, when there has already been spent some $25 million over the last eight years on investigations and feasibility studies, it seems to me perhaps this money could be better spent elsewhere in the region.

Everyone should expect to come home safely from work each day, and the thousands of young soldiers who fought in World War 1 hoped to return home safely too – but like these miners, many young soldiers never came back. So many of these young men are still entombed in the mud of the Somme, Gallipoli and Passchendaele where over 800 young New Zealanders lost their lives in one morning.

Wouldn’t all that $40 million, and probably closer to $50 million by the time they’ve finished, be better spent on the construction of a new high tech, groundbreaking primary school, or upgrading the local hospital in memory of these men?

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Recently a water main was broken at the intersection of Eversleigh Road and Lake Road, opposite Takapuna Grammar School. The water main was only a metre down, but somehow it took five weeks to excavate the hole, uncover the water main and repair it and cover it up again. Road closure was in place for five weeks, and my reliable sources at the coal face tell me that the road management controls cost $8430 per day for the entire five weeks. So work out for yourselves just how much the road closure cost, let alone the daily cost of ten men standing around in their high vis jackets for that time.

Like most of us I have travelled around this country, but I have always had time to stop at the small war memorials in the out of the way places.

Recently, down in the Catlins, I stopped and read the names of nearly 40 young men in that area who had gone to war, and never returned.

I mention this now, and I still have to get my full facts about it, but I have heard that the North Harbour Stadium is going to be turned into a baseball stadium, to house the new franchise Tuatara baseball team. This to me is a very, very minority sport and will come at the cost of losing a northern grandstand at North Harbour Stadium. I believe, and on good authority, that this will include the media box, which was left as a legacy after the 2011 Rugby World Cup that was held here in New Zealand. These changes have been brought about by the stadium arm of the Council and I believe, again on good authority, will come at a cost of millions of dollars to enable the grounds to be reconfigured for the game of baseball. I personally do enjoy a game of baseball, especially at the wonderful AT & T Stadium in San Francisco, which is a purpose built stadium for baseball. The reason why all these earthworks and the demolition of the northern grandstand have to be done, is to allow the batsmen the approximately 400 feet required to hit the ball.

Anyway, I am putting this out there and I will find out more facts about this and let you all know in the New Year. But to me, this situation will then not allow any tests or any Super Rugby games incorporating the Blues to ever be played again at the stadium. We won’t have the capacity that the Rugby Union requires.

Ok, have a great Christmas, remember, as I say every year, to look after your family and your mates and be safe. Enjoy the barbecue season, the wonderful walks on our beaches and be kind to everyone.

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LIFESTYLE Q & A: KIM MALAN, BOATHOUSE BAY

Bring on Boathouse Bay! Shore yoga instructor Kim Malan has decided on a change of lifestyle. By smartly looking ahead, Kim has become one of a number of Shore people to buy in to the beautiful Boathouse Bay neighbourhood. Channel chatted to her about her choice to join a community-in-the-making at Snells Beach.

Channel Magazine: Could you tell us a little about where you currently live & what you do for a living?

Kim Malan: I'm currently flatting in Mairangi Bay whilst I wait for my new home. I am an admin manager with the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences at AUT University.

CM: Why did you choose to purchase at Boathouse Bay at this time?

KM: Boathouse Bay offers me a retirement lifestyle, which is close enough to keep the job that I love. Driving down the hill into the bay gives me a sense of peace and belonging.

CM: Who will you be living there with, and how long will it be until you move in?

KM: I will be living alone with my Jack Russell dog and hope to be in by early 2020.

CM: What are the lifestyle features you’re most looking forward to enjoying in your new neighbourhood?

KM: I'm looking forward to waking up and having coffee on the beach, then heading into the water for a morning swim and possibly a walk along the boardwalk. Or, on calm days, going for an early morning paddle with my little dog.

CM: Which area of the home are you looking forward to spending most time in?

KM: The lounge area as this will be my yoga studio. I plan to offer small specialised classes for older people to help maintain healthy joints and renewed flexibility.

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CM: What is your favourite activity to help you unwind?

KM: Yoga, swimming, oil painting and ending the day with a sundowner on the beach. There are hopefully plenty of neighbours who would join me for that! (The drink, that is.)

CM: What style will your new home interior take?

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NORTH SHORE HISTORY: WITH DAVID VERRAN

Auckland newspapers 1841 - 1845 Until recently the marvellous Papers Past website https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/ has featured just two Auckland newspaper titles for the period to 1845. The ‘Southern Cross’ is available from 22 April 1843 (as a weekly), with a gap from April 1845 to July 1847, and only became a daily from 1862 – henceforth known as the ‘Daily Southern Cross’. The ‘New Zealander’ is available from June 1845, initially also as a weekly but as a bi-weekly from 1847. By 1846, the total Pakeha population of Auckland was 3,746 with very few actually living on the North Shore.

Three new titles have recently arrived on Papers Past and they are: ‘New Zealand Herald and Auckland Gazette’ from July 1841 to April 1842, ‘Auckland Times’ from September 1842 to January 1846 and ‘Auckland Chronicle and New Zealand Colonist’ from December 1842 to February 1845.

The first reference to ‘Takapuna’ as a place name is from the ‘New Zealand Herald and Auckland Gazette’ of 10 July 1841, with reference to an Old Land Claim prior Plan of Auckland as it stood in January 1842, NZ Map 4601, courtesy Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries to 1840. However, it is likely that the Takapuna referred to here is at North Head. The first reference to the depot at Flagstaff. In December 1841 there had been a reward offered for timber taken from a timber raft, which was moored by the ‘North Shore’ as a place name is also in the ‘New Zealand Herald ‘magazine’ on the North Shore. and Auckland Gazette’, of 27 November 1841. A schooner coming In June 1844 a Parkhurst Boy (an English juvenile offender into Auckland from the Bay of Islands got into difficulty coming into Auckland Harbour at the North Shore, and the Harbour Master then transported to work in the colony) was charged by Takapuna farmer John O’Brien with “neglect and misconduct”. O’Brien had first issued a warning to shipping about coming too close to shore. appeared in the 1843 Auckland Police Census as a North Shore resident, as did William Parker who was a brickmaker. Parker had bought Lot 64 in the Chelsea area from the New Zealand Company and following a Court case, sold that to Thomas Conway in 1844.

From October 1847, all Auckland newspapers gave graphic descriptions of Flagstaff’s Snow family murder and consequent trials. That murder and the aftermath has been much written about ever since.

Papers Past does also include the Auckland based newspaper ‘Anglo-Māori Warder’, which briefly lasted from 25 April 1848 to 19 October 1848, and there is the government sponsored bi-lingual ‘Māori Messenger – Te Karere Māori’ from 1843.

‘Flag Staff, Mount Victoria’ is first referred to in the ‘Auckland It should be noted that the other major settlements at the time Chronicle and New Zealand Colonist’ of 18 July 1844, by Thomas of Wellington and Nelson newspapers had already been liberally Duder, the signalman. ‘Lake Pupuke’ is also first noted in the quoting from Auckland published newspapers from the early 1840s, ‘Auckland Chronicle and New Zealand Colonist’ of 17 October and those reports are already searchable on Papers Past. Before the 1844, in references to land sales in the area. Lake Pupuke was telegraph linked New Zealand, which enabled news stories to be sent also known as Lake Takapuna from around 1863, around the time across the country in real time, newspaper editors relied on copies of of the sales of the ‘Takapuna Villa Sites’. ‘Kauri Point’ is noted newspapers received from other settlements, as well as further afield in the ‘Auckland Chronicle and New Zealand Colonist’ of 26 such as Sydney and London.

December 1844.

Happy searching over Christmas and New Year!

Auckland newspapers in the 1840s continued to contain the odd advertisement for North Shore area farm properties, along with acknowledgements of the gunpowder magazine and the coaling

By David Verran

The first reference to ‘Takapuna’ as a place name is from the ‘New Zealand Herald and Auckland Gazette’ of 10 July 1841…

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BARFOOT & THOMPSON: RED BEACH DEVELOPMENT

Boutique Subdivision in Red Beach 38A Moffat Road, Red Beach - VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT Be quick to seize your ideal lot in this unique subdivision and build your dream home at 38A Moffat Road, Red Beach - VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT. Tucked down a private lane, these private sections give you peace of mind with single house zoning that secures your relaxed waterside lifestyle.

Enjoy the Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway and Walkway that runs along Orewa River.

From this location, you can easily stroll to Orewa Village and the beach. www.barfoot.co.nz/765653 VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT Price: $539,000 - $749,000 : Size: 600m2 - 1512m2 Contact me for an information pack. Titles due early 2019.

Act now, these won't last.

Please note: Photos taken from various points along the cycleway.

Tucked down a private lane, these sections give you peace of mind with Single House Zoning that secures your relaxed water-side lifestyle.

Lisa Lloyd-Taylor, Barfoot & Thompson 021 545 977 l.lloydtaylor@barfoots.co.nz www.barfoots.co.nz

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NEW ZEALAND SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Service Says It All New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty prides itself on its service and results. Here is a selection of recent feedback we have received…

Vendor testimonial, 8 Arawa Avenue, Devonport: “After testing the market with several other agencies for more than eight months and without a result matching our expectations, we listed our property with Kurt Piper from New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty, and were immediately impressed with the activity that Kurt brought to our home. Kurt took us through his clearly proposed marketing strategy, via the local, domestic and international arenas. With regular activity updates and after several interested parties and multiple offers, he got us sold. Through Kurt’s enthusiasm, dedication and professionalism he achieved a great result. He comes with our highest recommendation”.

We were thoroughly impressed with the time and effort you put into helping us get the property prepared, the marketing was brilliant and the communication along the way was over and above our expectations.

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Vendor testimonial, 63 Beresford Street, Bayswater: “Legendary result, thank you Kurt Piper from New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty for an outstanding auction campaign. We were thoroughly impressed with the time and effort you put into helping us get the property prepared, the marketing was brilliant and the communication along the way was over and above our expectations. We would highly recommend Kurt Piper to anyone looking to sell their home”.

Vendor Testimonial, 84 Constable Road, Muriwai: “Prudence was involved in selling of my property at 84 Constable Road. In the period she worked for me she showed great diligence and definitely qualified the buyers before they came to see my home. She believed in the value of my home when other agents did not and was extremely passionate about the property and what the location had to offer. The transaction went extremely smoothly and she successfully sold the property for a sensational price, I was absolutely thrilled with the job she did and I would highly recommend her to anyone thinking of selling. ” Vendor Testimonial, 52 Kowhai Road, Campbells Bay: “Prudence recently managed the auction sale of my residential property at 52 Kowhai Road, Campbells Bay. Her energy and commitment was first class and I believe having the New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty brand positioned my property to another level. I have worked with her over the years and her honesty and integrity, plus her problem solving and commitment surpassed my expectations. She did everything possible to complete the process as smoothly as she could and managed to do this in an extremely professional manner. I have no hesitation in recommending Prudence Foster to anyone looking to sell their property.”

New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty 159 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 358 4142

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23 KILLARNEY STREET, TAKAPUNA Intoxicating views of Lake Pupuke and the Waitemata Harbour to Auckland’s CBD are captured from this palatial home on the highest ridge point in Takapuna. A celebration of traditional grandeur and modern amenities, the classic executive home is a great family base for the central Takapuna lifestyle with beaches, shops and eateries handy – as well as a fantastic opportunity to landbank in the sought-after Mixed Housing Urban zone.

Set in parklike grounds, the home boasts many character features. Generous reception halls link a parade of formal and family living areas extending to expansive north-facing terraces.

Of four extra large bedrooms, three have their own lounges. The enormous master suite offers the most amazing panorama. A landmark treasure with unlimited future opportunities.

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Price by Negotiation View: nzsothebysrealty.com/NSH11079 Sales Associates: Kurt Piper

19A WILLIAM STREET, TAKAPUNA Set off from the road in a popular beachside street by the village, this charming 1940’s stucco cottage was once part of the Winstone Estate on Takapuna Beach. In latter years it was moved further back to acquire more land. It still boasts fabulous sea views and easy access to the beach for a family within moments of your door. The current artist owner has gleaned inspiration from the views in this peaceful sheltered setting.

You will be enchanted by this picturesque home with a choice of living options inside and out. Double garaging and extra off-street parking complete a magical easy-care package.

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Price by Negotiation View: nzsothebysrealty.com/NSH11082 Sales Associates: Kurt Piper and Prudence Foster

Kurt Piper

M +64 21 137 6450 kurt.piper@nzsir.com

Prudence Foster

M +64 27 486 7783 prudence.foster@nzsir.com T +64 9 394 4456 159 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna nzsothebysrealty.com

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The Channel Crossword

Set locally by Mãyã, especially for Channel each month. No. 43

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1 Rip off money at the same time (11) 7 Expert returning gold crystal (3) 9 Tea with prayer disturbed householder (9) 10 Make rotten oar with no tip (5) 11 Break-in he'd place on the North Shore (10) 12 Axis, see, in the past (4) 14 Stimulate Wellington valley employment (6) 15 A metal found in fruit? Probably not (8) 18 Untie? (8) 19 Note lake of the little people (6) 21 A top, say, found before a time, once

coming first (4) 23 Fires extremely, at first - in fact, maroons!

(4,6) 25 Talk of ClO3 taking out the church on the

left (5) 26 Proved not to be on the North Shore (9) 27 I'm taken in by heartless explosive bird (3) 28 Academic to sense an evil attitude of

irreverence (11)

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Undeveloped character, a joker the directors removed (9,6) Hitchcock film isn't an alternative to debts (9) One French left in provincial bitter (10) Spread HR myth about unreliable contraception... (6) ...or precinct in US city, as a rule (8) So to hospital? Indeed (4) Head doctor, surrounded by noise, to operate with foot (5) Done with Dot's successor, writer stuffs an excessive correction (15) 13 Dissonant "Any Manx tea, vicar?" controversy (2,8) 16 Hot cornet melts on the North Shore (9) 17 Be there to serve (6,2) 20 Follower of Fleur de Roll passing through - who

is she? (6) 22 None leave movement with illusory movement (2,3) 24 Seaweed and potassium assist Eliza (4)

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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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