Channel Magazine September 2019

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• Wheels & more • Local Body Elections 2019 • Shop the Shore #Spring fresh • North Shore Youth MPs

• Wheels & more • Local Body Elections 2019 • Shop the Shore #Spring fresh • North Shore Youth MPs Loving Milford It’s all about community, great hospitality & shopping!

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LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS 2019: TEAM GEORGE WOOD The local body elections get under way later this month and former North Shore City mayor (and current local board chair) George Wood is leading a strong ticket of five people for the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board. Two on George’s team, who aren’t existing local board members, are Ian Revell and Gavin Busch, both are well known in the community. Channel Magazine put some questions to Ian and Gavin in mid-August about their reasons for standing and why they deserve your vote.

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Gavin Busch and Ian Revell Channel Magazine: What made each of you put your names in the hat for election?

Gavin Busch: I have lived on the Shore for the past 19 years and been active in the local community during this time. What is apparent is that prior to the super city our local area was better served by its elected representatives who had more power and ability to get things done. I am not a natural Gavin Busch politician, I don’t have a barrel to push or interest to serve, but like a lot of people I am frustrated that the past nine years have seen little progress on a number of important issues, with some of our Local Board members putting their own interests ahead of our communities'. The last election saw Jenn, Mike and George get on the Board and they have made tangible progress in a number of areas. This time around there are Ian Revell two incumbents not standing and I would like the opportunity to bring my skills and connections to the table to help them continue to make real progress.

Ian Revell: The Board has a great deal of unfinished business to complete, and a divided board from the last election did not make it easy to move forward, until George Wood took the chairmanship 18 months ago and was able to use his casting vote to enable the Board to achieve significant gains for our area. George and the other two Board members Mike Sheehy and Jenn McKenzie need Gavin's and my support on the elected board to make the seamless progress needed.

immigrant community we need to ensure their voices are heard and improvements made to their facilities.

Channel Magazine: Gavin, you have a background of involvement in the community – Rotary, Devo Food and Wine Festival, St Leo’s School – and have a strong understanding of finance and governance. What are the key things you can offer to the local board if elected?

Gavin Busch: You’re right in that I do bring a strong connection to the local community on the peninsula as well as with businesses in Takapuna, but I also bring a positive attitude that wants to see real progress. I believe we need to listen to the community but not get held hostage to a vocal minority or by interest groups. I take a no nonsense approach and believe only through working constructively and positively with our elected councillors and officers we can improve our area. You can have all the qualifications in the world but unless you can talk, negotiate and work with people you will get nowhere and this is what’s been missing for so long.

Channel Magazine: Ian, you’ve had a great deal of experience in politics, previously being a local National member of Parliament.

Does this experience stand you in good stead for the local board?

Ian Revell: Having served for nearly 10 years as a North Shore Electorate MP - of course dealing with a host of local issues – I believe I am well qualified to serve as an elected Board member, and know how to progress issues and source funding including at national level. I want to give back to the community that supported me for so long.

Channel Magazine: Why should Channel Magazine readers vote for Gavin Busch, Ian Revell and the other members of the George Wood team?

Team George Wood are a progressive, experienced and articulate group combining youth and diversity, current leadership in the voluntary community sector; previous mayoral and super city council experience, solid business experience, and national political service.

Much more funding is needed from central government toward rail, bus and roading (Harbour Bridge) infrastructure, and for the significant costs of preparing bare land for housing – a burden that our over-taxed ratepayers simply can’t manage. Team George Wood will listen and get the job done.

Channel Magazine: What key issues are facing the DevonportTakapuna area that you are keen to address when elected?

Ian Revell: I see the main issues as including: critical Lake Road improvements requiring Fullers to commit to more reliable timetables; making haste with the central (car-park) Takapuna development to inject much needed life to the heart of Takapuna; settling legal issues on the Milford to Takapuna walkway; improving water quality at our beaches, including more work on the Wairau Creek which can negatively affect Castor Bay and Milford Beaches; establishing a board walk on the estuary; the urgent completion of the repair of the Visit: www.teamgeorgewood.org.nz Kennedy Park to North Beach steps, and the historic house upgrade there; major improvements (catchup) to parks and reserve infrastructure in Forrest Hill and Sunnynook; and last but not least – to demand that our elected Councillors vote to return a much fairer share of our rates, to be spent in this area.

Gavin Busch: In Devonport I would like to see the start of the improvements to Lake Road, further discussions with Housing New Zealand on their developments and work with Ngati Whatua on the impact of their plans on the local roads. Getting the Narrow Neck Pump Park up is JENN IAN MIKE GEORGE also important to provide for the local youth. In Takapuna I McKENZIE REVELL SHEEHY WOOD would like to get further work on the beach area including the stormwater and walkway to Milford. The Milford estuary also needs to be looked at and work started on this. Finally DEVONPORT-TAKAPUNA LOCAL BOARD the Sunnynook community should have better connections WWW.TEAMGEORGEWOOD.ORG.NZ to the Northern Bus-way. With a sizable retired and

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CHANNEL MAGAZINE COMMUNITY CALENDAR

September 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

Auckland Watercolour Society, 3 Takapuna Library, continues until 4 Oct From the Peninsula, schools exhibition, Lake House Arts, Takapuna. Until 21 Sep Brown’s Bay Rotary, Bays Club, Anzac Road, 7am Winter Fun Preschool Play, Lady Allum Retirement Village, Milford. 10am

Massey University “Our Changing 4 World” free public lecture, “Voices of the people: What protest and popular politics in medieval Europe can teach us”, Dr Amanda McVitty, 6:30pm-7:30pm, Atrium, Albany campus. Free parking.

Crystal Glass evening, Mairangi Arts Centre, 7pm. Also 11/18 Sept

Spring 5 A Side Soccer - Football30 Leagues, Albany 5 A Side Football Centre, 6.15pm

Winter Fun Pre-School Play, 2 Takapuna Community Hub -Kotahitanga, 10am. Also 9/10/24 Sep Pupuke Ladies Friendship Club, Pupuke Golf Club, East Coast Rd, Mairangi Bay , 10am –12pm Artrageous Secondary Schools Exhibition continues, Mairangi Arts.

Until 15 Sep Seven new exhibitions open, Northart, Norman King Square, Northcote Dreamscapes – Jerry Howlett, Depot Artspace, until 27 Sept Morning Melodies: Springtime Jazz, Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

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Mindfulness and More for Mums, 23 Highbury Community House, Birkenhead, 10am SeniorNet Glenfield AGM, Mayfield Rd, 2 pm, 444 2231. Speaker: Grant Sidaway of NZ SeniorNet Federation Spring 6 A Side Soccer - Football League, Westlake Girls High School, 6.30pm

Every Monday Rotary East Coast Bays, Pupuke Golf Club, 6pm Scrabble, Beach Haven Community House, 12.30-2.30pm

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Dance therapy for adults with special needs, Takapuna Methodist Church, 10am. Also 12/19 Sept Massey University Performing Arts & Justice Symposium, Albany campus. Contact R.T.Hazou@massey.ac.nz Also 6 September Umbra – Veil of the Moon, The PumpHouse Theatre, 8pm

Rosmini College presents The Ladykillers, The PumpHouse Theatre, 7pm. Until 12 Sept Spring Mantle – Irene Macfarlane, Lake House Arts, Takapuna.

Until 10 October

Ladies Who Lunch + Fashion Show, The Grange, Takapuna, 12.30pm ‘Tokyo Story’, Japanese film evening, Massey University Albany Campus, 6.30pm. Free

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Rotary Browns Bay, Bays Club, Anzac Road, 7am. Chris Cunliffe, 17 The Joy of tax!

Winter Fun Pre-School Play, Forrest Hill Resthome, Forrest Hill, 10am Tea and Topics: East Coast Bays Library, 10.30am-12pm TMC Nancy’s, for people in rest homes, Takapuna Methodist Church, 2pm High Tea at Highbury House, 24 10-11:30am. A free high tea to celebrate our older community.

Mairangi Combined Probus Club, Presbyterian Church Hall, , 10am12pm Baroque Bassoon, Takapuna Methodist Church, Principal Bassoon Ingrid Hagan & APO musicians play Vivaldi, 6.30pm

Ranger Guided Conservation 18 Walk, Centennial Park, Campbells Bay, 11am Banksy Balloon Girl, Paint and Wine Night, The Elephant Wrestler, 7pm

Winter Fun Pre-School Play, 19 Sunnynook Community Centre, 10am..Also 26 Sept 60's Up monthly meeting, St Joseph's Church Hall, 10.30am.

Masterclass "What Does Success Mean?" by Michael Crossland, Kristin School, Albany, 7pm

Shoreside Theatre, One-Act Play 25 Festival, The PumpHouse Theatre, 7.30pm. Until 5 Oct

360 Heart Stopper Challenge, Smales Farm, 5pm Auckland Watercolour Society, Merit Award prizegiving, Takapuna Library, 6pm. Exhibition continues until 4 Oct

Every Tuesday

Every Wednesday

Devonport Peninsula Trust's Winter Fun Preschool Play, The Rose Centre, Belmont, 9.30-11am. Free

Devonport Walkers, start corner Bartley Tce & Clarence St, 9am. Also Thur & Sun Spanish for Kids, Milford Senior Citizens Hall, Milford, 4.15pm

Qi Gong, Beach Haven Community House, 9-10am

Shore Tenpin Seniors (55+), Xtreme Centre, Target Road, Totaravale, 9.30am.

Nancy 09 4801484 Northcote Petanque Club, Little Shoal Bay, 4-6pm, & Sat 10am-12pm Heart of Yoga, Mary Thomas Centre, 3 Gibbons Rd, Takapuna, 7.30pm. Free

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OUR CHANGING WORLD “Voices of the people: What protest and popular politics in medieval Europe can teach us”, 4 September with Dr Amanda McVitty at our Auckland campus in Albany.

Register here www.massey.ac.nz/ourchangingworld

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Saturday

Sunday North Shore Baseball Have a Go Day, Westlake Girls High School, 12pm Devonport Chamber Orchestra, Mendelssohn Violin Concerto, Holy Trinity Church, 2pm We Will Rock You, Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm. Continues until 7 September

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Member’s Show: Mahi and Mana, Depot Artsapce, Devonport. Until 18 6 Corporate Mud Monster Mud Rush, Massey University Albany Campus, 2pm Martha Louise and The Girlfiends, Senior Citizens Social Centre, Torbay, 8pm

Restoration Day, Awataha Greenway, 7 Jessie Tonar Scout Reserve Lake House Arts Open Day, Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna, 10am-4pm Gala Concert, Russian folk group, The Rose Centre, Belmont, 5pm My French Comedy Night, French Rendezvous Café, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 6.30pm

Love Tennis weekend – free games, 8 giveaways and entertainment for adults and kids at clubs all over the North Shore, 1-4pm. Also Sat 7 Sept North Shore Concert Band presents Frontiers Past and Future, The Pumphouse Theatre, 2pm

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Dr Julie's Mum Squad Pregnancy Workshop, Onepoto 14 Domain, Northcote, 9am-12pm The Great Late Lunch, The Grange, Takapuna, 1:30pm Once Upon a Dream, The PumpHouse Theatre, 7pm

Cheerbrandz Spring Carnival, cheerleading & marching, Eventfinda 15 Stadium, Wairau Valley, 9am Light vs Dark: The Adventures of Rama, Bruce Mason Centre, 10am12pm

Probus Club of Milford, Milford 20 Baptist Church, 3 Dodson Ave, 10am-12pm. New members welcome.

Celeste Barber, Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm Art Fusions Gala evening, Carmel College. Until 22 September

Zonta meeting, Takapuna, 9.30am. 21 Call Gail 021 686516 for information.

Crystal Visions Holistic Market, Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am The Little Yellow Digger, The PumpHouse Theatre. Until 12 Oct Mairangi Bay Village Market Day 10am-4pm

The Dobre Brothers, Bruce 22 Mason Centre, 6pm Sixth Hibiscus & Bays Art Awards exhibition, Mairangi Arts. Until 16 Oct Nourishing the Roots of Empathy, Depot Artspace, Devonport.

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The 7th Browns Bay Record 28 Fair, St Anne's Hall, Browns Bay, 9am Foraged Weed Pesto, Wild Garlic Jam and The Secrets of Sourdough, workshop, Mairangi Arts, 10am-2pm.

Register projects@mairangiarts.co.nz Highbury House turns 40.

Afternoon tea & drinks, sausage sizzle & activities for the kids, 3-5pm

Caffeine & Classics, Smales Farm, from 10am

Creative Talks: Yabing Liu, The PumpHouse Theatre, 7pm

Every Friday

Every Saturday

North Shore Community Toy Library, 1 Sidmouth St, Mairangi Bay, Fri & Sat 9.30-11.30am, Sun 2.30-4.30pm Family Fun Fridays, Mary Thomas Centre, Takapuna. For primary aged children, 3.30 -5.30pm

“Play a while” toy library, Devonport Community House, 9-11.30am Browns Bay Laughter Club, Browns Bay Community Centre, 9am

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Every Sunday Markets: Browns Bay Anzac Road, 7am, Takapuna, 7am, Glenfield 5-11pm Forts of Auckland Tours, North Head Fort Takapuna, , Fort Victoria, Devonport 9am5pm. Also Saturdays Northcote Petanque Club, Little Shoal Bay, Northcote. Also Thur & Sat. Phone June 027 597 7537 for times

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CONTENTS COVER FEATURES

MILFORD

36 Shop the Shore

84 Milford News

50 Wheels & More: Transport 80 Loving Milford 102 North Shore Youth MPs

ARTS 19

Tim Bray Productions

24 The Rose Centre

FEATURES

24 The PumpHouse

54 I Love My Sport

25 The Vic

66 Redgraves Home Fabrics

96 Mairangi Arts Centre

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97 Northart

Me and My Dog

90 North Shore History with David Verran

98 Lake House Arts

133 The Healthy Channel: John Appleton 142 The Channel Crossword

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

101 Massey University 104 Rosmini College 105 Long Bay College 106 Takapuna Grammar

On the Cover: When we set about featuring Milford for this issue, we invited a few of the key people that are making a difference in business and the community to be on the cover. From left: Todd Treadwell of Well Hung Butchery, Stephanie King of Painted Bird, Olivia Spooner of The Booklover, Jamie Cha of Kara Coffee and Store, Mary Buckley of helloworld, Alison Waugh and Clive Menkin of Milford Rotary, Murray Hill – Manager, Milford Business Association.

107 Age School

EATING OUT 26 Eating Out Guide 27

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Eating Out: Tucks & Bao

108 Carmel College 109 Albany Senior High School 110 Kristin School

TAKAPUNA BEACH

112 Westlake Boys' High School

32 Views from the Beach with TBBA

114 Rangitoto College 116 Westlake Girls' High School

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FROM THE EDITOR

Janet Marshall

The Channel Magazine team, from left: Nikki Davidson, Tanya Rotherham, Christine Young, Kim McIntosh, Kathryn Calvert, Crystal Sharp and Aidan Bennett.

Celebrating our town centres We love celebrating our town centres and local businesses. Vibrant town centres bring the community together for all sorts of different reasons.

One of our great local town centres is Milford. I spend a great deal of time in Milford for business and pleasure and love the variety on offer – main street and the Milford Centre (the mall). I really enjoy the place – lots of good stores and eateries. So I thought it was time we highlighted the great things that the business community are doing to ensure Milford is relevant to its local community.

There is some great work being done by the business association and community groups in Milford, along with progressive business people – established and new. If you haven’t been to Milford recently then I hope this feature encourages you to pay a visit and spend lots of money.

Transport is a focus in this issue as well in our ‘Wheels & More’ feature. The Channel Mag team have talked to a wide variety of Shore people to bring you interesting reading on their passion for all modes of transport. From electric

scooters and bikes to performance motor vehicles. We also have a report on the latest from NZTA on SkyPath – we can’t wait!

It is election time so we have also highlighted some of the candidates who are standing for council and local boards. As you will have seen from the billboards around town – and towards the back of this fine magazine – I am standing myself for the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board. We would love your support as our focus is to provide a fresh approach to how that board operates. I believe this is well overdue.

Whether you intend to vote for me or not, make sure you do get out and vote. It would be great to see a majority of us voting in 2019. Apparently less than 40% voted at the last local body elections. Voting opens Friday September 20th and closes at noon on Saturday October 12th.

Have a great September!

Aidan Bennett, QSM Publisher, Channel Magazine Founder & Managing Director, Benefitz

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NORTH HARBOUR CLUB LEXUS OF NORTH SHORE CHARITY RUGBY LUNCH The North Harbour Club's annual Lexus of North Shore Charity Rugby Lunches are always popular and the 2019 event proved to be no different.

More than 350 people were at QBE Stadium on Wednesday 21st August to hear CEO of New Zealand Rugby Steve Tew. Unfortunately Tew was unable to attend, due to the funeral of former All Black Bruce Deans in Christchurch. His replacement, none other than his Chairman Brent Impey, proved to be a fantastic speaker – delivering Steve Tew's intended presentation and more. MC for the event was former All Black and North Harbour Club Ambassador Ian Jones. AIMES Award alumni Joseph Bergin also spoke and a highlight of the lunch was the charity auction raising funds for the North Harbour Club AIMES Awards programme. Shane Cortese, also a North Harbour Club Ambassador, was the auctioneer and oversaw some lively bidding for some amazing prizes, including a trip for two to London with back-stage passes to the Phantom of the Opera. Also auctioned was an electric ride-on car for children donated by Lexus of North Shore.

Natasha MacLeod, Janine Stedman, Daniel Carney, Michael MacLeod, Dave Stedman.

Lisa Bryan, Tim Large, Christina Andrews, Steph Nicholls.

Bob and Pauline Jago, Sue and Brian Latimer.

Rob Calhoun, John Wetherell, Allan Sillick, Phil Shaw, Wini Kannangara.

John Cobb, Mark Dawson, Steve Brock, Mike Moxley.

Lee Darby, Mieke Van Der Walle, Blake Douglas.

Annette Cvitanovich, Victor Maree, Leanne Kidd, Blake Forward, Ken Baker.

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CELEBRATING GROWTH BUSINESSES The TBBA networking evening at the end of July was hosted by Deloitte Private Takapuna. Deloitte Private has celebrated New Zealand’s fastest growing businesses for the past 19 years through the Deloitte Fast 50. Richard Hale, a partner in Deloitte Private, introduced two local success stories from the 2018 Deloitte Fast 50: Richard Conway, ceo of Pure SEO, and Gareth Berry, ceo of Unleashed, both of whom started their businesses just on 10 years ago and have achieved impressive growth over that period. They talked about the challenges and successes in their businesses, and offered some advice to other business owners aiming for growth.

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SUNDAY STYLING SESSIONS POPULAR AT PAINTED BIRD Throughout last month on Sunday afternoons, Painted Bird in Milford's main street hosted four Sunday Style sessions based around bringing more individual flair into your everyday lifestyle. Starting with 'Know your colours' with Trudi Bennett of Wardrobe Flair on Sunday July 28th, guests were welcomed with a glass of bubbles and some locally donated cheeses and sweets. Goody bags were generously filled with gifts and vouchers donated by Milford businesses, and were provided for each of the four sessions that also included buying for your shape, accessorising, and dressing 'deco and vintage'. Owner Steph King is passionate about sustainable clothes shopping and wearing colour, and her guests loved picking out pieces to suit them perfectly.

Mariliza Katsikopoulou, Steph King, Kimberley Knox.

Kalypso Katsikopoulou, Kathryn Robertson, Amanda Wilson.

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CARMEL'S SOULSQUAD CELEBRATE 'SISTAHOOD' WITH FLASHMOB Eighty Carmel College SOULSquad students took part in a flash mob at Smales Farm at midday on Tuesday 30th July, creating a high energy interruption for workers stopping for lunch. Marking International Friendship Day, hundreds of Kiwi teenagers danced in venues around New Zealand at the same time in SOUL’s Friendmob for Christchurch to influence the world to choose respect over judgement, and cooperation over competition. SOUL, which stands for Sources of Unconditional Love, had the goal of their 'sistahood' performing to highlight the value of having real friends in tough times and to demonstrate how real friendship can overcome events seen around the world in recent months.

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THE BACKYARD HOSTS A NORTHCOTE NETWORKING EVENING The Backyard Bar in Northcote Road hosted a Northcote networking evening on Thursday July 25th in association with PHAB, a charitable organisation that promotes independence to enhance the social opportunities of people with disabilities. Guests arrived at 6pm and were treated generously to drinks and canapes. MC Mandy Moore introduced Northcote MP Dan Bidois and the staff hosting the event, including The Backyard owner Aman Jain, venue manager Rodger van Kempen and events manager Vatsala Mishra. The guest speaker was broadcaster and local resident Tony Johnson. Kerry Barnett from PHAB shared the organisation's goal for creating meaningful lives for people with disabilities. The evening concluded with an open mic session where locals could say a few words about their businesses.

Iya Diza, Angel Apun, Craig Doughty, Jeffrey Santos.

Hantie Theron, Anne-Elise Smithson, Petra Thorma.

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Anton Dudding, Gee Doshi, Lara Mullane, Salil Warekar.

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HELLOWORLD SERVES UP SOME ENTICING RIVER CRUISING EXPERIENCES On the clear and crisp winter's evening of Wednesday, 14 August, helloworld Travel Milford and Browns Bay co-hosted a River Cruise Information event with Avalon Waterways at the North Shore Bridge Club. Guests filled the seats and were eager to hear about the grand rivers of France and the magnificent river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest as they enjoyed a glass of wine and some cheeses. With river cruising on the rise, attending this type of information evening gives Shore travellers the expertise to help them choose the right cruise for them.

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OUT & ABOUT ON THE SHORE

MP MARK MITCHELL A DRAWCARD Several dozen North Shore people took the opportunity to meet Rodney MP Mark Mitchell at a special lunch at Aubergine in Takapuna on Friday, August 13. Hosted by North Shore MP Maggie Barry, Mark was pleased to be back in his familiar ‘stomping ground’ as an Old Boy of Rosmini College, and spoke to the crowd about his spokesperson responsibilities for Defence, Disarmament, Justice and the Pike River re-entry.

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HARBOUR HOSPICE BRUNCH 2019 The annual Harbour Hospice Brunch is a fabulous fundraising event that the Channel Magazine/Benefitz crew try to never miss. This was held at Sky City on Sunday August 4th this year and just shy of $300,000 was raised for Harbour Hospice. A fantastic result and a great boost to funds for the Inpatient Unit at Harbour Hospice Takapuna.

The format of the lunch is based around 12 restaurants and wineries preparing a small dish that is paired with matching wines. Attendees vote for the best match. The Vintners’ Brunch ‘food & wine match of the year’ was Nanam’s (of Takapuna) Homemade Wagyu Beef and Lemongrass Longganisa Batutay Sausage with coriander pickles, chipotle sauce and nuts in a tortilla, matched with Coopers Creek Limeworks Select Vineyards Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2017.

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TIM BRAY PRODUCTIONS: THE LITTLE YELLOW DIGGER

The Little Yellow Digger – live in Auckland for school holidays Much-loved children’s story ‘The Little Yellow Digger’ comes to life on stage in Auckland in September and October, as Auckland’s leading children’s theatre company, Tim Bray Theatre Company, presents a stage adaptation of Betty and Alan Gilderdale’s ‘The Little Yellow Digger’ at The PumpHouse Theatre.

Thousands of New Zealand children have grown up with the Gilderdales’ popular children’s picture book and director Tim Bray says he is delighted to bring the story of the tiny tenacious machine to the stage.

“I think almost every preschool, kindergarten, playcentre and childcare centre would have a copy of ‘The Little Yellow Digger’. We know how popular this book is among young children and we can’t wait for them to come along and see our little yellow digger and friends on their adventures.”

The script is based on the series of children’s picture books about The Little Yellow Digger, from the first story ‘The Little Yellow Digger, when the little yellow digger gets stuck in the mud and a series of everbigger diggers come to the rescue, plus other adventures including ‘The Little Yellow Digger saves the Whale’, ‘The Little Yellow Digger at the Zoo’, ‘’ The Little Yellow Digger and the Bones, and ‘The Little Yellow Digger goes to School'.

The cast includes Tim Raby as Doug, Romy Hooper as Bob, and Max Easey as Mr Lacky, with original music performed by composer Christine White.

‘The Little Yellow Digger’ is the third show presented as part of Tim Bray Theatre Company’s 2019 children’s theatre programme.

'The Little Yellow Digger' opens at The PumpHouse, Takapuna, with a gala performance on 21st September at 5pm, and then runs from Monday 23rd September to Saturday 12 October.

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Performance times: 23-27 September, two shows daily at 10.30am and 1pm September 28 to October 12, two shows daily at 10.30am and 2pm.

Children are encouraged to dress up in costume inspired from 'The Little Yellow Digger books for the school holiday performances.

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TIM BRAY PRODUCTIONS: YOUTH THEATRE

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Tim Bray Theatre Company is based on the North Shore and has been operating for 28 years. The company started offering Youth Theatre classes seven years ago, to encourage selfconfidence and focus, and as a place where students learn to explore their imaginations and to harness and express their creativity.

A recurring theme from feedback from parents and students is that students who may have struggled in other environments find their niche or happy Tim Bray Youth Theatre class participants, 14-16yrs. place in Tim Bray drama classes. A mum of one of the students, Luke (16), says, "Once a week my son walks out of the building and marches across the carpark towards me with a huge, happy smile, waving and laughing over his shoulder at his classmates."

Tim Bray Youth Theatre, which now has classes now in Takapuna, Western Springs and Epsom, encourages students to use their own voices and experiences in classes and workshop when creating stories. Imagination is important to development of the whole child, and having fun with that imagination is key to the way tutors guide the classes and workshops.

“Performance is empowering and lifts the voices and confidence of youth so they can be heard, but also so they can listen back,”says company director Tim Bray.

Youth Theatre tutors are all experienced performers, but most importantly they all have a passion and commitment to working with children and teenagers, and the qualifications and skills to support that.

Madeleine Lynch coordinates all the Youth Theatre programmes including the various school holiday classes and workshops. “I believe creativity should always be a fun activity, shared with others and sprinkled with laughter,” she says.

Term time students have the special opportunity to attend a final rehearsal of the latest show Tim Bray Theatre Company is presenting. This allows students to watch and learn from professional actors and crew at work, and to experience those lightbulb moments of theatre that resonate with them, whether it be performing, story building, stage or technical management. Occasionally a specialised guest tutor from the company allows the students to experience a taste of singing, mime, puppetry, choreography, stage management, costume design or many other aspects of a working theatre company.

The Tim Bray Youth Theatre school holiday programme, Break a Leg!, allows students to watch one of our shows and then learn the backstage secrets and create their own performance based on a part of the show. Hit the Stage! sees students devise and perform their own unique work over a whole week.

Tutors listen to the students, to learn what they want to achieve, and how they want to develop.

Technical skills, performance skills, confidence, story-telling, socialisation – these are all part of a drama class kit that tutors prepare for each class.

The aim is that students who pass through Tim Bray Youth Theatre gain a love of live theatre that they will carry through into their adult life as supporters of the arts.

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PERFORMING ARTS NEWS

News from The PumpHouse from James Bell

This month at The Rose Centre with manager John Davies

Springtime at The PumpHouse... blooming with good vibes

James Bell

If you are anything like me, this season puts a little…spring…in your step! And working at The PumpHouse at this time of year is only amplifying that joy. Baby cygnets have already been spotted around Lake Pupuke, colourful flowers have started to bloom and the weather is ever so slightly warmer!

This September at The PumpHouse we celebrate a diverse range of shows and events for you to enjoy. We are practically bubbling with creative goodness! To kick off the month, we have a range of local artists coming to show off their talents. First off, we are joined by aerial, burlesque and dance artists Nocturne Sanctum, who bring their skills to our stage for one night only, in a spectacular performance of their show 'Umbra: Veil of the Moon'.

A few days later, the North Shore Concert band takes over our stage with 'Frontiers: Past and future' – an exciting musical exploration. The band's concerts are very popular, and tickets are already flying out the door!

Rosmini College is next in line, and if you are a fan of TV shows Father Ted, The IT Crowd or Black Books, you will LOVE Rosmini’s performance of 'The Lady Killers' – all written by Graham Linehan.

This black comedy gold is sure to leave you with sore abs from all the laughter.

Speaking of abs… Did you know that Pole Dancing is regarded as one of the best forms of exercise? If you have ever been intrigued about the art of pole dance, come along and watch Altitude Pole North Shore showcase their talented students midSeptember.

At the end of the month we have an absolute school holiday treat for the family… Yellow Diggers! If you or your littlies are fans of the books, then you will not want to miss the incredible Tim Bray Theatre Company’s performance of 'The Little Yellow Digger'.

Tim Bray Theatre Company has been performing at our theatre for more than 15 years, and seeing them bring classic tales to life has become a school holiday tradition for many families.

And last, but definitely not least, we welcome you to join us for a 'Creative Talk' with playwright, director and producer Yabing Liu. 'Creative Talks' are held monthly at The PumpHouse Theatre and entry is free.

So what are you waiting for? Spring on down to your favourite heritage theatre – in the heart of Auckland's North Shore. Your support keeps this heart healthy and beating, and ensures we can continue to enrich the lives of many – so thank you for the continued love!

5 September 8pm Umbra: Veil of the Moon 8 September 2pm Frontiers: Past and Future 10 – 12 September 7pm: The Lady Killers 14 September 7pm: Once Upon a Dream 21 September – 12 October: The Little Yellow Digger 27 September 7pm Creative Talk: Yabing Li. - Cheers, James Bell.

BOOKINGS: 09 489 8360 or pumphouse.co.nz

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The Rose Centre and Kids

John Davies

We’re always delighted when we can host kid’s shows here in the Rose Centre Theatre and this month we have the delightful Russian musical rendition of Pippi Longstocking. But it’s not just shows, every day during school terms we host sKids for the kids of Bayswater and Belmont needing after school care as parents make their ways home.

Beyond that on Tuesday mornings throughout winter we're delighted to have Devonport Peninsula Trust’s Winter Play for toddlers. Also on Tuesdays after school we are the location for Creative Matters art classes for kids with a keen interest in art. Details on all these at www.rosecentre.co.nz.

But we’re still here for adults!

Meet the North Shore Council and Takapuna/Devonport Local Board candidates at The Rose Centre special event RoseTalks, 7pm to 9pm, Thursday September 12th.

You do need to book, it’s 100% free, we just need to keep a tab on numbers.

Go to www.trybooking.co.nz/1424 to register.

Tiritiri Matangi Then an official RoseTalks presentation: join the delightful Anne Rimmer, conservationist, historian and award winning author, while she unravels for us the story of Tiritiri Matangi.

Lots of lovely bird studies and archival photos, stories of the lighthouse keeper days and the wartime period, and of course the restoration project with the replanting of trees and the introduction of the special birds which has led to the present wonderful open sanctuary. Again, 100% free. You do need to book just for numbers control, go to trybooking.co.nz/1621 to grab your seats. It is 100% free but we will invite koha.

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EATING OUT ON THE SHORE TUCKS AND BAO

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ABOUT US: Tucks & Bao is a newly opened casual all-day bar & eatery offering tasty dishes paired with New Zealand wines, craft beers on tap, & cocktails.

ABOUT US: Zomer, your favourite local cafe!

We've just dropped our new winter menu featuring only the best seasonal, local produce. Also we are available for function hire. Come in for a chat today so we can make your special occasion extra special!

THE FOOD: Our new winter menu is in full swing.

Come and sample the delights of our Smoked Chicken Bruschetta, prime New Zealand mince served in a vol au vent or the best seafood chowder in Auckland! There are always homemade baked goods available for a sweet treat as well!

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Great coffee, great food, great vibes!

Come down and try our new winter menu, plus some new special hot drinks (did someone say Chilli Hot Chocolate?!)

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

THE FOOD: Inspired by street food from Asia and across the globe, our small plates are perfect for sharing. Try the crispy pork belly bao (steamed bun) with hoisin sauce and peanuts, or “The Prawnbroker” – popcorn shrimp served with a sriracha sauce bomb!

NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER Drop in for a $14 express lunch, or an after-work drink at the daily $8 happy hour from 3 to 6pm. We also offer takeaways and catering platters delivered fresh and hot to your home or workplace! Use the voucher code: ‘10-OFF’ to receive a 10% discount when ordering online.

Open 7 days, 11.30am to late - 70 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Ph: 09 486 1615 | Email: hello@tucksandbao.co.nz www.tucksandbao.co.nz

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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: SEPTEMBER Calling you vegetarians out there! It’s time to try our Green Eggs - roasted mushrooms, two poached eggs on rosti and a bed of lentils, with a side of crispy kale and okra topped with some house-made pea puree.

Open Open Tuesday – Sunday, 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 Recently opened in Takapuna on the old Artwok site – serving Artwok signature dishes plus great new Asian and European recipes.

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ABOUT US: NZ Tang offers international cuisine with an Asian gourmet twist in a smart yet casual setting, using fresh top quality seafood and meats.

THE FOOD: Share sashimi fresh from the sea, snacks and cold plates, dumplings and side plates; and then choose from the exciting main plate selection – from Songshu Yu (snapper, capsicum and tomato salsa with sweet & sour sauce) to Zhenjiang Spareribs (with black vinegar, white sesame seed and salad), Guo Bao Rou (Chinese-style crispy pork with ginger and coriander, and an exciting range of Chinese style dishes. Or go for what you know – fish and chips, salt and pepper lamb rack, or beef burger. Kids select from the kids’ menu.

NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER Check out our latest news and offers on our website: http://epicureanml.co.nz/#menu NZ Tang, 152 Hurstmere Road, Open six days 11.30am-3pm; 5pm till late.

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ABOUT US: Taylors, best little wine bar in Takapuna. Serving sharing plates and an extensive wine and craft beer list.

Perfect for after work drinks and late evening coffee and desserts. Located just 2 mins from Bruce Mason Centre and Takapuna Beach!

THE FOOD: New winter menu going strong, old favourites like lamb and mint meatballs, soy and ginger pork belly, and tequila chicken, with new offerings like pulled pork bao buns and our daily arancini balls or sliders.

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3pm till late Tuesday to Sunday. Closed Mondays Taylor’s on Hurstmere, 168 Hurstmere Road, 09 489 9510 www.taylorsonhurstmere.co.nz

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EATING OUT ON THE SHORE

The Tucks and Bao team in Takapuna: Tia Conley, food and beverage manager; Elliott Carren, sous-chef; owner Ben Hefford; manager Catie Hughson.

Tuck in at Tucks and Bao Ben Hefford and his wife Nela opened Tucks and Bao in the centre of Takapuna in late March. It’s inspired by the couple’s extensive travels and their feeling that there was a gap in the market for a casual bar and eatery with interesting food and beverage options.

“We love street food, and we wanted tasty food. So a lot of our food is Asian-influenced, especially the bao,” says Ben. “But we’ve also borrowed from Mexico, Creole and European cuisine. We stole the Bao Boy from the New Orleans Po Boy; and we have Frenchinspired mayo dips. It’s global, but Asian-influenced.

“We also wanted it to be a proper bar with craft beers and an interesting selection of wines and cocktails. We have Asahi, and Good George IPA and Pilsner on tap, plus all the classic cocktails, including frozen margherita and frosé.” They are all just $8 at the daily happy ‘hour’ from 3-6pm, along with the house wines from Mudhouse.

Before opening in Takapuna, Ben and Nela had proved the concept at their first eatery – Tucks and Bao in Newmarket – which quickly became popular with the local business community.

“Tucks and Bao is casual, fast and not fussy. It’s a bar and eatery, and it’s also a restaurant. We’re serious about the food and delivering a good time, but it should not feel serious to our customers.”

Ben and Nela wanted Tucks and Bao to have a great atmosphere. “What we loved about our time abroad was the street feel; a sense of immediately being able to relax because you’re in an unpretensious environment where everyone is having a good time. So we’ve used bamboo, fairy lights and plants to replicate the feeling of sitting in a garden bar in Ho Chi Minh city or a street café in Bangkok.”

Takapuna, Ben says, is the perfect location for their second restaurant; being more residential, it's an opportunity to satisfy the demand for family-friendly eating options. “People in Takapuna are genuinely lovely – and there are not many places in the world where

there's great shopping, restaurants, night life and a picturesque beach.”

The menu, not surprisingly, features bao: finger-food-size for catering packs, small bao for small appetites or shared eating, and larger bao (about the size of a burger). Also not surprisingly, the pork belly bao is the most popular menu item. But Ben recommends you try some of the other flavour combinations, such as chicken with truffle mayo, caramel-spiked tofu, or Orleans’ fried shrimp with pickle, tomato and sriracha mayo.

If you want to test your taste buds beyond bao, try the Eurasion, a crispy wonton wrapper bowl holding chilli chicken or tofu, Asianinfluenced Mexican taco style with French truffle mayo and a salad to make it uniquely global. The tofu version can also come as a vegan option with a chilli lime dressing. Ben also recommends the Prawnbroker – little tastes of ‘popcorn shrimp’ with sriracha and lime mayo dip – perfect as a sharing snack with drinks.

Sitting at the indoor bar leaner is always popular, as are the bamboo-enclosed booths for groups, but eating street-style in the covered lane outside Tucks and Bao most closely replicates the street feel Ben and Nela have aimed for. You can also order online through Tucks and Bao’s app or website, but most people just pop in. Whether eating in or taking out, the food is always prepared fresh, so use the 20-minute wait time to try that frozen margherita or a glass of one of the many beers or New Zealand wines on offer as you watch the Takapuna street activity.

And the name? Bao is the Taiwanese word for the now almost ubiquitously popular Asian steamed bun. Tucks is an old English word for shared food. Together they offer an invitation to tuck in to the many tasty options at this newest bar and eatery in Takapuna.

Tucks and Bao 70 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna P: 09 486 1615, E: hello@tucksandbao.co.nz www.tucksandbao.co.nz Open Monday – Sunday 11.30am till 9.30pm (closed 3pm to 4pm on Mondays & Tuesdays)

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

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

Asahi beer now on tap.

NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER Take advantage of our specials: Lunch – Two courses (starter and choice of 11 mains) for just $19 Dinner – Three course set menu $39 (starter, selection of 10 mains and 3 desserts) Open seven days 12 noon till late 129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand 09 489 3104 aubergine.co.nz

THE CARVERY ABOUT US: Located in the heart of Milford, opposite New World, George brings us the good old favourite roast meals we love and sometimes have a craving for. Open for lunch and for dinner there is no need to cook one at home or go to Mum’s! Eat in or take-out.

THE FOOD: Three sizes of meals are available and include succulent beef, pork (with crispy pork crackling), lamb, pork belly, lamb shank, chicken and vegetarian as well as hot meat bread rolls and southern fried chicken.

NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER *** Lunch Special *** Only $9.90 for a small roast meal of pork, beef or chicken. Available 11.30am – 2pm.

The Carvery Roast Meals Open Monday – Thursday 11.30am – 8.30pm, Friday & Saturday 11.30am – 9.00pm.

194 Kitchener Road, Milford, 09 484 0043

SMOKEPIT & BUOY ABOUT US: Our passionate team of chefs have created the perfect menu. SmokePit & Buoy is located on Level One of The Spencer Hotel, Byron Avenue.

Come and join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, watch sports in our Club Bar, grab a delicious bar snack, or enjoy a cocktail, beer, wine or coffee.

Everyone welcome!

THE FOOD: Using a contemporary style of pit BBQ cookery combined with traditional techniques, our offerings include a wide range of grilled Wagyu steaks, the freshest selection of seafood available, our famous 48-hour slow-roasted brisket, sticky pork ribs, roast duck, or take on our epic grill platter for two and finish off with our killer dessert menu! Most mains range between $25 – $32.

NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER Monday – Friday: Two-course Power Lunch $16.50 Thursday Night: Cocktail of the Week $8 (4pm – 7pm) Friday & Saturday Night: Tap beers $5 SmokePit & Buoy 09 916 4982 Level One, The Spencer on Byron Hotel 9 – 17 Byron Avenue, Takapuna

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

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

NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER Book online www.sakebar.co.nz, put “I Love Takoyaki” in the comments and receive a $10 voucher (for the month of April).

Bookings accepted 24/7, instant confirmation.

Open 7 days, closed public holidays.

KARAOKE AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS. 32-34 Anzac Street,Takapuna, 09 486 2249 www.sakebar.co.nz

THE COMMONS ABOUT US: The Commons is an all-day social hub and eatery, perfect for after work drinks, week-night dinners, all-day lunches, elegant indoor dining, or oneoff events. Enjoy casual get-togethers and live entertainment in The Gardens, or intimate dining indoors.

BOOK YOUR

XMAS

FUNCTION THE FOOD: Choose from our two menus: all-day à la carte, including sharing plates and express lunches; or our dining menu with a modern twist on classical Book your end of year function or corporate event today for exclusive food & Beverage themes. Our outstanding customer service matches thepackages. relaxed, yet classy environment.

NOW

Phone 09-390 4512 NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER or email to functions@thecommons.co.nz New Happy Hour 4-7pm every day @ The Gardens until the end of September. $5 fries, $6 house wine ( white & red), $7 house Estrella & Asahi

The Commons, in the heart of Takapuna – 21 Hurstmere Road 09 3904512 Book online at www.thecommons.co.nz Functions: functions@thecommons.co.nz The Gardens – open 7 days The Commons (indoor dining and functions) open Tue-Thur from 4pm; Fri-Sun from midday

OLA POKE 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 Hawaiianinspired 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 and salad. 2. Your choice of protein.

3. Mix in some vegetables. 4. Finish with dressing or sauces NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER Lighten up your lunches this Spring with our fresh ingredients and flavours.

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

EATING OUT ON THE SHORE STREET ORGANICS

THE ELEPHANT WRESTLER

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.

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.

NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER Our menu is full of delicious nutritious meal options.

Bring in this ad to receive 10% off your dine-in bill during June.

(One per table, single use only, thanks.)

Mon-Fri: 6:30am – 4pm, Sat-Sun & (most) public holidays: 7:30am – 3:30pm 1 Byron Ave, Takapuna, 09 216 5991, streetorganics_nz    www.streetorganics.com/auckland

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, and our tapas-style small sharing plates are in high demand.

NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER Our fusion style lunch special has even more bang for your buck.

Starting from only $12.50, there will be one from the menu to satisfy your cravings during a busy day!

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

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.

OUR MENU: Dishes to try this month include Pork ’n Scallop Dumplings, Duck Pad Thai, and Littleneck Clams with smoked bacon, herbs. Other favourites include Wagyu Beef Steamed Bun and the Grown-Up Lamb Curry.

Open: Monday: 5pm till late.

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 HAPPENING IN SEPTEMBER: Creeping up on us at the end of September is the start of daylight saving, but you don’t have to wait that long for some good news. We have an action packed September in the mix.

WHAT’S ON: Tuesday Quiz is still a full house every Tuesday, from 7pm for a 7.30pm start. (Great meal deals available for Quiz teams.)

Bottomless Dumplings is every Thursday – 90 minutes of bottomless dumplings and a glass of bubbles or tap beer for $25.00 (Bookings essential.)

Live Band Karaoke is every Thursday from 9pm. Join our band and sing your favourite song with the backing of the Wrestler House Band .

LIVE MUSIC – bands still live here on Fridays from 9.30pm so if a bit of air guitar is your thing then pop down and get it on.

The Boys in Black kick off their pursuit of a 3peat for the Webb Ellis Trophy. All their games Live and Loud on all the screens.

Just remember that it is never to soon to be looking at your options for your Christmas functions. Look no further – simply go to our events page https://joylab.co.nz/elephant-wrestler/functions and download information or contact Kirsten on events@elephantwrestler.co.nz Open Mon - Sun 11am-late.

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

FRANC'S ABOUT US: Franc’s is just a few steps from street to sand. Our beachside diner smacks of fresh fish, crisp lager, flopping jandals and easy service from sunrise to sunset. Bring yourself, or bring your friends, and relax among the sights and sounds of summer all year round.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS MONTH Did someone say Bloody Mary buffet?

Grab a few mates and build your own Bloody Mary with a mini bar at your table. Also includes 1x brunch item and 1x hot beverage per person for just $40 per person. Available for groups of 4+.

Must pre-book and pre-order meals. Latest seating is 12pm Open Mon – Sun, 9am-late, Franc’s Bar + Diner, Main Beach, The Strand, Takapuna 09 488 0016 Francs.co.nz

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EATING OUT ON THE SHORE TOKYO BAY ABOUT US: Located in the Main Beach entertainment hub on The Strand at Takapuna Beach, Tokyo Bay is an international-class venue, offering modern Japanese. The diverse menu, created by expert chef Chikara Sato of Tokyo, provides options for all.

THE FOOD: Tokyo Bay offers modern Japanese cuisine with delicious flavours complemented by Japanese beers, sakes, and great international wines.

Priced for the local market; you'll be happy with the value provided for a top class Auckland restaurant.

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

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

COMMUNITY EVENTS AUCKLAND WATERCOLOUR SOCIETY WHAT: Annual merit competition and exhibition WHERE: Takapuna Library, Level 1 WHEN: Exhibition Monday 23rd September to Friday 4th October Prize giving for Merit Awards – 26 September.

Refreshments from 6pm to 6:30pm DETAILS: Come and see the wonderful annual merit competition exhibition presented by the Auckland Watercolour Society, supporting Children Poverty Action Group.

To attend Merit Award prize-giving please RSVP Anne Betts at 890 4902 or email: anne.betts@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz All paintings are for sale.

Find out more: visit aucklandlibraries.govt.nz facebook Auckland Libraries twitter @Auckland_Libs

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

IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD: BAROQUE BASSOON WHAT:

Vivaldi Various Bassoon Concerti

WHEN: Tuesday 24 September, 6.30pm WHERE: Takapuna Methodist Church, 427 Lake Road, Takapuna DETAILS: Usually used to reinforce the bass of the orchestra, this In Your Neighbourhood concert brings the bassoon to the centre of the stage. APO Section Principal Bassoon Ingrid Hagan and her friends show off this lovely instrument – stately, dignified, mellow like a fine port wine, yet also dizzyingly agile.

BOOKING: APO ticketing office

09 6231052 or

www.apo.co.nz/bassoon-takapuna

BLAKE'S PROVIDORE ABOUT US: Blake Allnutt, an internationally experienced chef with 20 years under his belt, has returned home to take over Madame Jojo’s and add his own flavor and expertise. From large scale catering in London, to private fine dining in France and cruising the Mediterranean on superyachts, Blake’s European experience was vast and varied.

THE FOOD: Your favourite chef-made meals to go will still be available, plus a fabulous range of new recipes and dishes for your enjoyment and convenience. We also have an incredible array of cabinet food and salads all prepared right here on site.

NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER To satisfy your sweet tooth you’ll find freshly-baked muffins, scones and slices and we have partnered with the best coffee roasters around, locally-based Nomad from nearby Takapuna to supply the very best coffee in town.

Open 7.30am to 7.00pm Monday to Friday.

7.30am to 3.00pm Saturday. 89 Kitchener Road, Milford www.blakesprovidore.co.nz

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TavTalk

NORTHCOTE TAVERN

People who love the Northcote Tavern

A chat with… Dan Bidois Dan Bidois (36) replaced another tavern regular Jonathan Coleman as MP for Northcote in mid-2018. Dan trained as a butcher, and was a cancer survivor before going on to study public policy at Harvard University which led to a career in economics. Aidan Bennett caught up for a chat with him at his new ‘local’, Northcote Tavern, in early August.

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AIDAN BENNETT: What are your first memories of going to the Northcote Tavern?

DAN BIDOIS: It was during the Northcote by-election, we came here as a team.

A great place to come, particularly on a Sunday when the sun is shining, there’s a real family atmosphere.

AB: How often do you try to pop in for a drink or a meal?

DB: Once every couple of weeks. I like to come here and watch the Warriors or a rugby game on the big TVs, and generally just to catch up with locals.

AB: How long have you lived and been involved in the area?

DB: Only since April last year, so I’m a relative newbie.

AB: What made you move into politics?

DB: I was born and raised in this city and it has given me some great opportunities.

So I wanted to give back to the city and this wonderful country that has given me everything.

Dan Bidois, tucking into his chicken burger at Northcote Tavern.

I like to come here and watch the Warriors or a rugby game on the big TVs, and generally just to catch up with locals.

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AB: What is your favourite tipple when you visit the Tavern?

DB: Little Creatures Pale Ale on tap.

AB: The Tavern has a reputation for great pub food as well. Do you have something on the menu that’s a favourite?

DB: Chicken Burger is a favourite. (He ordered one for lunch as we were chatting.) The food is bloody good here, great pub food.

AB: What is it that you enjoy about the Northcote Tavern?

DB: The community spirit, which reflects what this area is all about. Such things as the Fishing Club raffles and the kids and families that enjoy the lawn and outdoor areas on a sunny Sunday afternoon.

AB: As the local MP, what are the key issues facing the area that you are focusing on?

DB: A big issue is the congestion on Onewa Road so I have been putting a lot of focus on that. Working with Auckland Transport on reviewing the T3 lanes and trialing new ideas, such as dynamic lanes, to reduce congestion. I am also keen that council fixes the Northcote Point ferry terminal just down the road.

Come and see why we often come up in these online searches – Auckland’s best sunday roasts; The best beer gardens in Auckland; Auckland’s best classic pubs; Where to get the best pub pies in Auckland.

Northcote Tavern 37 Queen Street, Northcote Point 09 480 7707 www.northcotetavern.co.nz

AB: Sum up your experience of being an MP in Parliament in one short sentence…?

DB: One wacky, wild and privileged adventure.

Northcote Tavern: 37 Queen Street, Northcote Point, Auckland. Phone 480 7707 email: hello@northcotetavern.co.nz www.northcotetavern.co.nz

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Christine Young posed some questions for representatives from two of TBBA’s business sponsors.

Jacqui and Jordan Metcalfe, Les Mills

Jacqui and Jordan Metcalfe are mother and son personal trainers at Les Mills in Takapuna. Jacqui joined Les Mills as a member not long after arriving in New Zealand, first trying group training and later personal training. Les Mills Takapuna soon became one of her favourite places to be and when she got the opportunity to retrain, she "just had" to work there. Jordan completed a business degree but after starting work in an office soon realised that it wasn't for him. He was already very focused on bodybuilding, so teaching others was a natural progression. They both feel very privileged to have been able to turn a passion into a career.

Christine Young asked them a few questions about their work – and Takapuna lifestyle.

Jacqui and Jordan Metcalfe: Jordan and I have been personal trainers at Les Mills Takapuna for more than six years now. We are also training partners.

CY: What advice would you give to anyone about keeping fit?

J&JM: The main piece of advice we can give is to be consistent with your exercise and healthy eating. It may sound simple and unrevolutionary, but that's truly the key to making progress. Also having a friend to exercise with keeps things fun and holds you accountable when you may want to swap a workout for a glass of wine.

Jordan and Jacqui Metcalfe.

CY: What do you love best about working at Les Mills?

J&JM: Definitely the culture. Les Mills, especially Takapuna, has a real sense of community. Everyone is friendly, motivating and always happy to help; personal trainers are all friends even when we are all essentially competing for the same business.

CY: What do you most enjoy doing in Takapuna outside work hours?

J&JM: We both live close to the beach so enjoying Takapuna's beautiful coastline is definitely high on the list. Sunday dog walks along Takapuna and Milford have become a family ritual.

Paul Cooper, Regatta Bar and Eatery Paul Cooper joined Regatta as head chef at the beginning of 2019. Originally a farmer from Kent who wanted a change and a challenge, he went to chef school after arriving in New Zealand in 2013. He picks up the story: My first job after training was at The Commons, and I then worked at Lava Dining and opened Paris Butter with Nick Honeyman; I also went to Nick’s restaurant in France three times over the French summer. Regatta is a great place to work, it’s different to what I’m used to, in style and size. I’ve worked in fine dining, but here it’s about making it work well in volume.

Christine Young: What changes have you made at Regatta?

Paul Cooper: I’ve changed the menu once already – aiming at giving it a new direction, and we’re now planning the new summer menu which will launch in early October. It’s going to be really tasty food, with a focus on seafood. I’ll be changing the menu at least twice each year, looking at what’s available seasonally so we can get the best possible produce at the best possible price. The menu design will take into account the location; it’s a seaside eatery so there’ll be Mediterranean and Asian influences. I’ll put my stamp on dishes that will remain on the menu. You can’t be too outlandish, as the locals notice every change.

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CY: What are you enjoying about working at Regatta?

PC: I’m enjoying the management side of the role. Regatta has a big team and I'm really excited to be working as the leader of this kitchen as we head into summer. It’s a really popular spot and gets really busy in the summer season. I want to deliver consistency in my menu with fast delivery but without compromising on quality or flavour.

CY: What do you love about working in Takapuna?

PC: I lived in Milford when I first came to New Zealand, and Takapuna Beach was the first beach I saw. It’s so easy to get to, and it’s such a beautiful beach.

The Bruce Mason Centre.

Takapuna Beach.

Talking Takapuna We officially welcome spring this month, which means we can start to look forward to longer days, warmer weather, and even more reasons to visit Takapuna.

Whether it’s a brisk spring day, or a stunning summer’s day, there’s not much that can beat a walk along Takapuna beach while the sun is shining. Or relax while the kids enjoy the magnificent allabilities playground on the reserve, and soak in the view and some much-needed vitamin D – add a picnic or grab some takeaways to enjoy if you want to maximise those rays.

If it’s just nutritional sustenance you’re needing, why not grab brunch or lunch (or dinner!) with a view at Regatta, Franc’s or Zomer on The Strand – or let the warmth of the outdoor heaters in Fortieth and Hurstmere take the edge out of the fresh spring air. Pair that with a show at the Bruce Mason Centre or The PumpHouse Theatre or a movie at Berkeley Cinemas with the whole family, and you’re all set for a classic day out in Takapuna.

You can also indulge in some retail therapy by heading along Hurstmere Road which is home to many amazing brands such as Augustine, Mecca Cosmetica, Life for Men, lululemon, and French Freddie. Shore City and The Department Store are also nearby, offering a variety of brands and retail outlets to suit all tastes.

If you need a break, have a relaxing experience at ikoi Spa as you try out their signature Enzyme Spa; once all your stress has faded away, unwind further and enjoy the great range of drinks and food specials on offer at The Elephant Wrestler. Finish off your day by staying the night at The Spencer on Byron Hotel for the ultimate treat, have a nightcap at the hotel bar and have a great night’s sleep.

The Bruce Mason Centre has some fantastic comedy shows on this month: actor, comedian and social media superstar Celeste

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.

Barber hits the stage Friday September 20th, followed by the Dobre Brothers that same weekend. Their show is set to be full of music, dance, “LOLs” and audience participation!

September is also the month that we celebrate the best man in our lives, our father! Happy Father’s Day to all the awesome dads out there and thank you for all the love, laughter, and bad dad jokes.

Sneak peek for October: next month will be all about food, food, food. Takapuna has some of best restaurants and eateries in town and we will be showcasing them. Keep an eye out for what we have cooking!

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

Upcoming Events: 20 August – 07 September: Bruce Mason Centre – We Will Rock You 7 September: French Rendezvous Café – My French Comedy Night 8 September: The Pumphouse Theatre – North Shore Concert Band presents Frontiers Past and Future 15 September: Bruce Mason Centre – Light vs Dark: The Adventures of Rama 18 September: The Elephant Wrestler – Paint and Wine Night - Banksy Balloon Girl 20 September: Bruce Mason Centre – Celeste Barber 21 September – 12 October: The Pumphouse Theatre – The Little Yellow Digger 22 September: Bruce Mason Centre – The Dobre Brothers

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

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Dinner and a Show?

Race you to Takapuna!

recommend their preTakapuna has long theatre menu, designed been the cultural for Bruce Mason Mecca of the North patrons. This includes Shore, but with the three courses (tapas, Bruce Mason Centre main and dessert) for hosting everything $40 at rapid pace upon from the Russian presentation of your Ballet Company to ticket. Allow at least the New Zealand an hour, add a glass of Symphony Orchestra, One of Nanam's beautifully presented dishes. wine for $10 and use The PumpHouse the time to plot your putting on a fantastic next visit, like we did. series of everything If you’re in a rush from creative talks and you’re looking to aerial burlesque for something tasty shows, and Berkeley and takeaway that Cinemas generously can be ordered ahead rewarding their – Ramen Lab has members’ loyalty legions of fans, and the regularly, Takapuna Enjoy Burger Burger before or after a movie.

The Elephant Wrestler's sharing menu.

Curry Laksa at Mamak has secured the top Malaysian is, we spot on our list of goto places for an evening’s entertainment anywhere in Auckland. think, the best in Auckland. The Lamb Chawarma at Fatima’s is a lifelong favourite of my generation, and well worthy of mention too.

We suspect this is due to an influx of fantastic flavour to the If you’re after some late night snacks or prefer to eat after Takapuna ‘hood over the past few years. You can be forgiven your movie or show, the hospitality of the team at The Elephant if you blinked and missed the Takapuna food scene’s rise to Wrestler is unmatched. The food well exceeds pub-food ‘hospitality heavy-hitter’ status, so we’ve put together a short list expectations and the attentive team makes sure your glass is of our favourite spots from our recent visits to encourage ‘citynever empty. This lively and cosy venue could convert the least side’ dwellers to jump on the bridge and enjoy the spoils. enthusiastic of rugby fans to enjoy the game too!

Burger Burger in Fortieth & Hurstmere is fast, friendly and The exceptional quality of Takapuna dining must be full of fun! With a well-earned cult following among young contagious,because it’s spreading far and wide. North Shore Aucklanders, the menu has something delicious for everyone in patrons are being spoiled for choice with the very recent arrival of the family. The kitchen is open all the way through from 11 am, Goodside at Smales Farm and Milford’s very own natural wine bar so it’s a perfect spot for movies and shows that fall between meal Cavavin. There is much to celebrate, so buy some tickets, book a times. meal, and you won’t look back – you heard it here first!

Tok Tok is a local favourite with a fantastic Asian fusion menu, Sophie Gilmour a stone’s throw from Berkeley Takapuna cinema and the Bruce Delicious Business.

Mason Centre. The food here is authentic, fresh and memorable.

We loved the Yellow Chicken Curry and the Crispy Half Duck, with a bowl of rice and a roti for the table. If you’re short on time, you’ll have to come back for the delicious Matcha Molten Chocolate Fondant, as it needs 20 minutes to cook!

El Humero – this Columbian wood and charcoal-fired BBQ joint, also in Fortieth & Hurstmere, is every meat-lover’s dream.

Perch at the bar with a glass of wine and make your way through the waiter’s recommended cuts of meat with a variety of their tasty sauces and sides and you’ll be dreaming about the flavours for weeks to come. Yum! When Nanam brought authentic Filipino cuisine to Takapuna in 2018, locals couldn’t have been more thrilled. Hospitality here is unmatched as the staff warmly run diners through this unique cuisine in a way that makes it feel like home. We highly Tok Tok clams.

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CELEBRATING 19 YEARS AUTHENTIC STUDIO FOR MEN & WOMEN At Pilates Unlimited we work with our clients by providing a challenging workout for people of all ages and fitness levels.

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Strengthen your abdominals Increase flexibility Improve posture Create longer, leaner muscles

Come and experience Authentic Pilates with Certified Instructors.

18 Northcroft Street, Takapuna Beach – Phone 486 1018

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Shop the Shore

PAINTED BIRD Put that 'Spring back in your step' with original Vintage fashion curated from Europe and beyond. Be original. Be unique. Be your own bird at Painted Bird.

164 Kitchener Rd, Milford 09 486 2473 www.paintedbird.nz Follow on Insta or FB @paintedbirdnz

CRAVEHOME Ready, set, spring! Get your dining ducks all in a row and create a stunning spring setting for your entertaining this year, with a fresh palette of beautiful green platters, napery and glassware.

See more online or visit us in our flagship Birkenhead store.

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SPERO SHOES Minx Pearla Sneaker - available in Mustard and Pearl.

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NEXT DOOR GALLERY “Karakia for the land� is a large abstract painting by Leanne Mulder. It pays homage to native bush and the layers of our land. View the details on our website or in store for its full beauty.

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

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FLORIENNE Spring into Florienne for some sunshine and flowers.

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

CITTÀ Città’s Sove Linen Duvet in pumpkin from their spring/summer ‘Days of Reverie’ collection is a true classic for any bedroom. Made from 100% linen, it feels as good as it looks.

6-8 Como Street, Takapuna 09 972 9147 www.cittadesign.com

TANGO'S SHOES New season arriving daily!

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

WALLACE COTTON Create magic in the kitchen with Wallace Cotton’s beautiful new Bronte Kitchen Collection, featuring bold leaves from the Monstera Deliciosa plant, this new range is sure to brighten your kitchen this season!

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

THE FAIRY LIGHT SHOP Turn on the sparkle with these gorgeous Gold Lanterns.

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

WILD & WOOLLY YARNS GO GREEN…knit cotton dishcloths. There’re simple, honest and sustainable.

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

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PACK & SEND: TAKAPUNA

Sending art somewhere?

PACK & SEND Takapuna is your 'one stop shop' when you need to send artwork, sculptures, ceramics and antiques – anywhere. No matter how large, awkward, valuable or fragile the item is, you can rely on PACK & SEND's experienced operators Jane and Jeremy Bain. to package it and get it delivered, safely.

Jane and Jeremy Bain, the franchisees at Pack & Send Takapuna, have a 'No Limits' approach when helping customers solve packaging and freight problems around art and antiques. "Many of the items we have dealt with are valuable," says Jeremy.

"Not only in the monetary sense but because the pieces may have been handed down through the family for generations. It's irreplaceable on so many levels."

It doesn't matter where it's going. New York, London, Sydney, Dunedin - the same care and attention is given to every consignment.

"We'll collect it, package it, take care of the documentation, track it right through to the destination and get it signed for," says Jane.

As well, Pack & Send customers can use their Freight Plus Warranty cover against loss or damage to secure that extra peace of mind – something not generally available when freighting artworks.

For those really delicate items like fine antiques or ceramics, Pack & Send can use its state-of-the-art 'Foam in Place' packaging system, which forms a protective mould around the item, for safe transport.

"We also produce custom made boxes to any size or shape," adds Jeremy.

"Because we treat each consignment as unique, designing packaging and the freight solutions to suit, we're finding that more and more people benefit from our services."

Pack & Send provides service, systems and packaging to make your freight experience as simple and smooth as possible. You don't need to open an account; they send anything, anywhere and take care of the hassles.

TOTAL PROTECTION For delicate items like fine antiques or ceramics, Pack & Send Takapuna can use its state-of-the-art 'Foam in Place' packaging system. Foam in Place forms a protective mould around the item, for safe transport.

Use their Freight Plus Warranty cover against loss or damage to secure that extra peace of mind - something not generally available when freighting artworks.

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.

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HEALTH AND FITNESS WITH CLAIRE BELLINGHAM, LES MILLS TAKAPUNA

Daylight savings

The last Sunday in September is the much-anticipated start of daylight Claire Bellingham savings. We give up an hour of sleep for an hour of daylight, but as the year goes on, we get progressively more daylight anyway. Depending on where you are in the country, there’s five to seven hours difference in total daylight hours between June and December.

As we move through spring, most people find it progressively easier to exercise. More evening daylight gives more opportunities to exercise outside after work. The lost hour of daylight in the morning is soon compensated for by the growing amount of total daylight. As the weather warms up, it also becomes easier to consider morning exercise.

More daylight means more vitamin D and this affects a variety of different areas of physical and mental health – bone density, immunity, disease prevention, mood and appetite. So the good news is that the end of September puts us on the trajectory to better times. But the bad news is that there’s a bit of a time lag.

The move to daylight saving can throw out your circadian rhythm, the 24-hour internal clock that’s running in your brain’s hypothalamus. This clock is very reliant on light for cues. A sudden change, even just an hour, can disrupt healthy hormone production, particularly when combined with the sleep deprivation associated with moving into daylight saving. Many people experience challenges to mood, appetite and metabolic rate following the shift. It’s common to feel tired, demotivated and prone to over-eating.

Fortunately a good exercise regime can assist a lot.

It helps regulate your confused clock by supporting the appropriate release of the hormones needed for settled sleep. You need a balance of melatonin (sleep hormone) and cortisol (stress hormone). Melatonin needs to peak at night for you to wind down and cortisol needs to peak in the morning for you to perk up. Exercise not only promotes more restful sleep, it also helps bring your internal clock back to equilibrium.

Exercise also helps with the mental grogginess associated with the shift to daylight saving. It stimulates Human Growth Hormone (HGH) which encourages the regeneration of brain cells. It also promotes the production of the four happy hormones that impact how you feel: endorphins (the euphoria hormones), serotonin (the security hormone), dopamine (the motivation hormone) and oxytocin (the bonding hormone).

If you’ve been a bit sedentary over the winter months, it’s a good idea to start easing back into exercise before the daylight saving transition occurs. As with all transitions, the best type of exercise to help you is the one you enjoy most. Just get your blood circulating; you can worry about the correct balance of strength/cardio/flexibility once you’re settled into the summer time-zone.

Your body is designed to move about during the day and sleep soundly at night. Appropriate exercise gives you physical and mental resilience. You’ll need this for the daylight saving transition but it’s useful for all areas of life.

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

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MEET OUR NEW SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIST THE TOOTH COMPANY ORTHODONTICS WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE OUR NEW SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIST, DR TANIA HETZ. What is a specialist orthodontist?

Orthodontics (lat. Ortho= straight; dontics= teeth) is a branch of dentistry that is concerned with the function, appearance and stability of the teeth and jaws. A specialist orthodontist is a dentist who has undergone an additional 2 to 3 years of specialist university training in the field of orthodontics. To complete their training, orthodontists treat hundreds of cases, complete research and undergo rigorous examinations to be admitted into the Dental Council of New Zealand as an orthodontic specialist. Only specialist orthodontists are allowed to be members of the New Zealand Association of Orthodontists.

How do I know if my child needs braces? As a parent or caregiver you will

be able to look for signs that your child may need to see an orthodontist for a check-up.

Things to look out for include: • • • • • •

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

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

orthodontists can treat people of any age, a child should have a check up with an orthodontist by the age of 7. By this age, the first adult teeth should have erupted and your specialist orthodontist can monitor changes in growth or development as your child grows, so that if treatment is necessary it can begin at the optimum time. However, it is never too late for your child to see an orthodontist; we can align teeth and improve function at any age.

What are the different treatment options? Everyone is unique and as such

treatments vary to suit each individual.

Treatments range from early treatment using plates and special expansion appliances to treatments including stainless steel braces, clear braces, clear aligners such as Invisalign, and hidden braces that sit behind the teeth. In some cases, a combined orthodontic and surgical approach is required. To find out what is right for you or your child, it’s best to contact your specialist orthodontist.

How much does a set of braces cost?

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

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

DR TANIA HETZ

Specialist Orthodontist

(DDS, Masters Orthodontics, PhD Orthodontics Germany)

THE TOOTH COMPANY - SPECIALIST ORTHODONTICS Q4 BUILDING, SMALES FARM, TAKAPUNA 099694993

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KITCHENS BY DESIGN

A Perfect Balance An innovative twin-island design has transformed a dark, dysfunctional kitchen into a bright, new hub for this home – perfect for the needs of the young family who live here.

The light-filled space in which this kitchen now sits is almost unrecognisable in comparison to what was originally here, says the homeowner. “When we first moved in, the floor was pitch-black and the walls were dark – so it was very moody, which didn’t really fit our taste, or our living style. It had one very long island, and the working space between the island and the cooktop was very narrow,” he says. This made it a difficult place to be in, let alone to work in, he goes on to say. It also had a small scullery, which was badly laid out.

Clearly they not only needed a new kitchen, but a whole new kitchen space.

“We began our search for ideas by visiting all the local kitchen showrooms,” he says. “We spoke to them all, but there really wasn’t any chemistry; that was until we walked into Kitchens By Design, where we immediately had a strong feeling that they knew what they’re doing and that they could really help us achieve what we want to with our kitchen.”

In essence, the brief was simple – to lighten everything up and to make the space more functional and inviting. “We began by having a long, in-depth chat with designer Sean Monk,” he says.

“There were a lot of discussions, and he came over to the house a number of times – something we really appreciated.”

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Once Sean had visited the house and seen for himself the constraints of the space, he hit on the idea of introducing the twin-island design, which solved the circulation and access issues the family was having with the current kitchen.

“We use the two islands quite differently – the one closet to the hob is mostly for food preparation, whilst the other I often sit at to work on my laptop. I hope it will become our young boy’s homework bench one day.”

The new, twin-island design offers a great space where everyone can gather, giving just enough separation between those who are cooking and those who are just hanging out.

The new kitchen has transformed the way this family uses their living space, and they love all the details Sean incorporated into the design, like the subtle feature lighting under the benchtops, and also the waved pattern on the front of the islands.

“Kitchens By Design did the whole thing. It was very easy,” says the homeowner. “I literally handed everything over to the team at Kitchens By Design, and I really didn’t have to do a lot.”

Everything now flows very well and all the dimensions work perfectly. Not only is this a beautiful kitchen to look at, but also a great kitchen to work in. A perfect balance between form and function, says the homeowner.

Kitchens by Design, 3 Byron Ave, Takapuna 09 488 7201 and 7 Melrose St, Newmarket 09 379 3084. www.kitchensbydesign.co.nz

Visit one of our showrooms today.

Newmarket 7 Melrose Street, Newmarket (09) 379 3084 Takapuna 3 Byron Avenue, Takapuna (09) 488 7201

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WINE: WITH LIZ WHEADON OF GLENGARRY

Barrels at Chateau Mouton-Rothschild.

Bordeaux-Pavie.

Bordeaux-Petrus.

Bordeaux... There’s a lot to explore There’s a lot to explore when it comes to Bordeaux and the question of where to start that journey could take you many a glass of Bordeaux to debate.

As the French do like their rules and regulations, let’s start with the classification system. In 1855, being the lovers of red tape Liz Wheadon that they are, the French authorities created what became known as ‘The Classified Growths of the Médoc’ – a five-tier classification of 61 of the leading Médoc châteaux (as well as two from Graves). This formalised lists that were already in place, based on each châteaux, relative quality as expressed by the prices of each individual estate. These growths, or crus, range from first (Premières Crus) through to fifth (Cinquièmes Crus). Over the years there has been very little change to the 1855 Classification other than Château Mouton Rothschild moving from second growth to first in 1973 (Baron Philippe de Rothschild reportedly saying ‘Mouton I am, Second I am not’), Château Cantemerle added as a fifth growth in 1856 and Château Dubignon, a third growth, was absorbed into Château Malescot St Exupery.

Saint-Émilion added its own classification system in 1955, which has subsequently been frequently amended. Pomerol has never been classified, although the greatest wine from this region, Château Pétrus, is generally spoken of in the same hushed tones as the five first growths of the Médoc.

The Médoc First Growths are; Château Lafite Rothschild (Pauillac); Château Margaux (Margaux); Château Latour (Pauillac); Château Haut-Brion (Graves); Château Mouton-Rothschild (Pauillac).

Whilst much of the classification system holds true today, the inherent problem with a system is that some of the chateaux have

improved out of sight since it was first introduced, while others are considered to have rested on their laurels, smug in the knowledge that their wines will always fetch high prices as this was what the classification was based on in the first place. Like anything, it is a good guide as long as one keeps in mind the fact that some of the wines outside its boundaries can still be superb.

Bordeaux is located in the South West of France and is the wine region that produces more top-quality wine than any other.

Bordeaux is renowned for its reds which are often referred to as claret. The reason these wines attract so much interest and generate such high prices is largely their ability to age, with a lot of them not showing their true potential for decades. The main red grapes grown are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The most famous white region is that of Sauternes, where the world’s most luscious dessert wines come from. The white wines from Bordeaux are made with Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and in some cases Muscadelle. The very best white wines, like red wines from Bordeaux, are extremely age worthy.

Bordeaux is neatly divided into two groupings of appellations: those on the left bank of the Gironde and those on the right with the Dordogne running through them. In general terms, the left bank is home to Cabernet driven wines and the right bank Merlot dominant expressions. The appellations on the left bank include Margaux, Pauillac, Saint-Julien and Saint-Estèphe. The appellations on the right bank include Fronsac, Lalande-de-Pomerol and the two great appellations of Saint Émilion and Pomerol.

The city of Bordeaux is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the heart of this unique region. At the centre of all trade here is the négociant system, an historic route to market that remains strong today. The châteaux sell their wines to négociants who in turn offer them to their partners around the world. Essentially an open trading market, with a few exceptions. We are after all in France.

We have an extensive range of Bordeaux in stock, each and every one of the wines we have tasted, selected and imported to Glengarry in temperaturecontrolled containers.

You can be assured of the quality and the provenance of every bottle of Bordeaux in store. Throughout September we are celebrating all things Bordeaux with a massive feature on the wines. We look forward to seeing you in store soon. www.glengarry.co.nz

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OPTOMETRY: HAYDON OPTOMETRISTS, TAKAPUNA

Exciting new frames

David Haydon This month we are excited to share with you another new brand we have added to our existing international frame ranges – Lafont Paris.

With more than 90 years’ experience and three generations of the Lafont family guiding the brand, this historic eyewear family has created a genuine fashion accessory, which epitomises the French avant garde style, making Parisian chic accessible for all. The range is kept current and fresh by unveiling around 30 new models each season, always with an eye on the fun and whimsical.

Still made in France, with many of the manufacturing processes still done by hand, every frame starts life as a simple sketch in the sketch book of Thomas Lafont (Chief Creative Director). Then traditional craftsmanship meets high tech processes, with between 120 and 220 successive manufacturing operations bringing his designs to life.

There is a great selection for both men and women.

Tailored frames for men, which are smart and sleek, sit alongside luxurious, feminine pieces for women, heavily influenced by the art deco period. Colour is key for this brand, with more than 200 colour combinations; only Lafont can mix tartan with Liberty prints to create uniquely elegant eyewear.

There really is something for everyone, whether you’re looking for simple lines or opulent colour and unique French flair, come in today and see what’s new at Haydon Optometrists

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

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NORTH SHORE MP MAGGIE BARRY

National's taking care of business As those of us who live on Auckland’s North Maggie Barry.

Shore know very well, building a strong economy is a team effort. Along with good Government policies, a robust economy is driven by all the people who get up early, work hard, invest their time and their own money to build opportunities for themselves and others.

Nearly two years after the Coalition took over, the country should be booming, yet 63% of business leaders think this Government is managing the economy poorly. National’s new Economic Discussion Document sets out 50 positive initiatives and commitments that we want to take to the election, as well as more than 30 questions we are keen to get your feedback on so we can get New Zealand back on track.

This Labour Government is relentlessly dipping into your wallet whenever they need any extra cash. We don’t think that’s fair, which is why we have already committed to indexing tax thresholds to the cost of living so Kiwis aren’t taxed more by stealth every year. We have also promised to repeal the Regional Fuel Tax and not to introduce any new taxes or increase petrol excise taxes in our first term. We will also scrap the ill-thought-through hard core Green policy of the offshore oil and gas ban in Taranaki and bring back the popular and useful 90-day trials for employees.

To establish a wealthy economy that can deliver for all of us, we must also tackle wasteful spending and focus on targeted, measurable outcomes so that we can afford tax relief and cut the corporate tax rate from 28%.

It’s frustrating to see this Government slowing us down with their lack of transport infrastructure investment and development.

National’s bottom line is you, and it’s clear the unnecessary stress of not getting paid on time is a big issue for our North Shore small business owners. We have committed to establishing a ‘Small Business Payments Guarantee’ to ensure people are paid on time and within 30 days.

We have an ageing population and we want to ensure our superannuation scheme is sustainable for future generations with the cost of super set to rise from 4.5% of GDP last year to 8% of our GDP by 2060. The good news is that we are living longer and healthier lives and in the past 60 years, life expectancy has risen by around 12 years and the prediction in the next two decades is for men to live to the age of 85 and women to 87.

A National Government will progressively increase the age of entitlement from 65 to 67 starting in 2037 and those eligible can still expect to receive super for on average a quarter of their lives. For those who choose to work for longer, National proposes allowing KiwiSaver employer contributions to continue beyond the age of 65.

We’re doing the policy and planning work now in Opposition so that we’re ready to hit the ground running in 2020. Please have a look at our Economic Discussion Document, which is on my website www.maggiebarry.national.org.nz and I am keen to hear your thoughts about how we can work with your help to develop a thriving economy that delivers for you. I will be hosting a Breakfast with Nationals Finance spokesperson Hon Paul Goldsmith on Tuesday November 26th, at the Takapuna boating club 7-9am which will be an opportunity to ask any questions or provide feedback so please RSVP to Miriam in my Electorate Office 4860005 or have your say by going to national.org.nz/economy.

Electoral Office: 09 486 0005, 15 Anzac St, Takapuna www.maggiebarry.co.nz Facebook maggiebarrynz Email: northshore@parliament.govt.nz

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TAKAPUNA NORTH COMMUNITY NEWS: WITH SARAH THORNE

SKIN CANCER CHANNEL: WITH DR GRANT COE

MoleMan is a full-service mole and skin cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment facility in Northcote Point. Its 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 answers questions as well as sharing advice, tips and information each month in Channel Magazine.

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Dr Grant Coe

What happens during a full body mole check?

Question: I’m 38 years old and I’ve never had a mole check. I’d like to get one, particularly as I have a mole on my leg that I think may have changed over the past few months, but I’m unsure about the procedure.

Can you tell me what happens during a mole check consultation?

Dr Coe: MoleMan’s skin cancer doctors provide comprehensive full-body mole checks, in around 30 minutes. We advise wearing loose, comfortable clothing, so you don’t need to get fully undressed.

During your consultation, the doctor will use a hand-held dermoscope and a molemap camera, to check your skin from head to toe, and photograph any concerning moles or lesions. Any images taken will be magnified on a large HDTV screen. This allows our doctors to identify very early signs of skin cancer and melanoma, on the spot, and provide you with feedback or recommended next steps. They can also answer any queries you may have about your skin during the check. We have a video called 'What to expect at a mole check' in the ‘Services’ section of our website - www.moleman.co.nz/services – with further details on what to wear, the technology we use and what happens during your consultation.

Call the MoleMan team today to enquire about full body skin cancer and melanoma checks with digital dermoscopy (mole mapping) technology on 0800 DR MOLE (376653) or 09 480 6416, or visit www.moleman.co.nz for pricing and frequently asked questions. Male and female doctors available. Dr Coe is also an affiliated provider to Southern Cross for skin cancer surgery and selected services. n get l tio d itia ck en an in he M ad an le c is ff o th o y m % d 20 l bo l fu

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Thanks to everyone who came along to our Family Fun Day on Saturday 24th August.

A particularly huge thank you to the young performers and to the various cultural groups who provided activities to showcase some of the fun things about their culture to the children who attended. It was a great turnout and we Sarah Thorne loved seeing all the beautiful costumes! Our next big event is the Active Ageing Expo on 8th November. The expo will bring together a large variety of senior-led community groups and clubs in Takapuna. Come along to the War Memorial Hall next to the library and find out about everything from embroidery and computer clubs, to the Men’s Shed, dancing and card groups.

Part-time staff needed this summer: We are recruiting part-time Summer Fun event staff to work during the week and some weekends from December through to the end of March. The job involves setting up play areas in our wonderful local parks using our van load of toys and supervising preschool play and Family Fun Fridays. You may also be required to work the odd weekend at School Fairs and at events like Charlie’s Playdate, an inclusive play event at Takapuna Playground. For a job description, please email mailto:roanna@takapunatrust.org.nz.

The Winter Fun indoor play programme continues every week until 27th September. Bring your preschoolers to Taking part in the Family Fun Day in August. our free preschool play sessions in Takapuna, Sunnynook and Milford or join us at a Family Fun Fridays session with your primary aged children. Have a look at the ‘Children’ section on our website for a full timetable of Winter Fun play. Family Fun Fridays run from 3.30-5.30pm every Friday until 27th September at the Mary Thomas Centre in Takapuna. We have giant foam blocks (Imagination Play equipment) for the kids to build things with and there are areas for craft activities and board games too. The programme is free. Parent/caregiver attendance is required at all times. Bring the kids along and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and make new friends.

Is the local environment your passion? We are recruiting for an Environmental Coordinator on a fixed term, part-time contract to help implement the Pest Free and Restoration Plan for Takapuna North (Hauraki to Sunnynook). If you’d like to know more about the role, or the plan, please contact Sarah Thorne on office@takapunatrust.org.nz.

Are you part of an older adults’ activities or social group? We are currently taking bookings for our Active Ageing Expo which we are planning in conjunction with Age Concern for Friday 8th November.

The event is aimed at older adults who’d like to find out more about clubs, societies and groups in their area. If your group is based on the North Shore and you’d like a free stall, please get in touch. No private businesses sorry. This is a strictly a seniors for seniors event.

A special thank you to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board for supporting all of these fantastic events and activities in our community.

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

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Wheels & More Matt Huckstep The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is a world-wide selfdescribed 'celebration of the art of being dapper, and classic and vintage style motorcycles' which takes place on 29 September this year. In addition to being a great day out for bike enthusiasts, it raises funds for prostate cancer research and men's mental health, supporting the Movember Foundation. Christine Young talked to one of this year’s riders Matt Huckstep, who has a passion for both motorbikes and electric bikes.

Christine Young: Tell us a bit about yourself and your interest in motorbikes - and electric bikes.

Matt Huckstep: My father - being British - always had Triumph, Norton and BSA motorcycles. My hero in the ’70s was Evil Knievel, who was known for riding a Harley-Davidson, performing ramp-to-ramp jumps and breaking heaps of bones. Someone once told me that if my BMX had a motor, it could be a Harley-Davidson for sure.

I guess from that moment on and given my role models, motorbikes were in the blood. My first motorbike at age nine was a Suzuki 110cc farm bike. To me, I was Evil Knievel on a Harley. I now have a Harley-Davidson Sportster and also an electric bike. I love them both to bits. A group of friends meets most Sundays for coffee and a ride, plus we also support and raise funds for charity rides like the up and coming 'Distinguished Gentleman's Ride'. It is great to do something you love with mates and provide to a great cause at the same time.

CY: What is your favourite make or model of bike, and why do you like it?

MH: I love all bikes, as it is an individual experience. Like surfing, if you have a smile when riding your ride, then you are a winner and your bike or board is the best in the world.

CY: What is your earliest memory of riding a Harley-Davidson?

MH: My BMX that I thought was Evil’s Harley.

Matt Huckstep

CY: What’s your favourite public transport option and how often do you use it?

MH: I don't use public transport, as most of my day is in Milford or Takapuna and I ride my Harley, my e-bike or walk everywhere with our dog Ernie.

CY: If you could travel anywhere on any stretch of road in the world, how would you travel and where?

MH: I loved the documentary that David Beckham did with his mates on motorbikes through the back tracks of Brazil. I would do that.

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Gary Gordon Takapuna resident Gary Gordon is managing director of Legacy Property, based in Takapuna. He regularly commutes on his electric scooter, and told Christine Young about his rationale for doing so.

Christine Young: Tell us about your interest in scooters as a transport option?

Gary Gordon: Auckland is finally getting public transport that is regular and reliable. I think the e-scooter assists with the link between home and public transport. We always like to test things before we suggest them to our customers. We are including scooters with our apartments, and we wanted to make sure this was a viable solution.

CY: Do you have a favourite make or model of scooter, and why do you like it?

GG: I don’t have a favourite model, but as I am just commuting from home to work, I had the chance to get something a bit larger as I don’t take it on the bus or train.

Gary Gordon

CY: What is your earliest memory of riding a scooter?

GG: I never had a scooter as a child that I can remember, but my first ride on an e-scooter was on a Lime last year.

on average. Often I then use a Lime scooter in the city to get to my meeting location. I also find the Skybus to the airport very effective.

CY: What’s your favourite public transport option and how often do you use it?

GG: I regularly use the bus to get to meetings in the city from our office in Takapuna. With the regular times there is no need to even plan; you can just turn up. I would use it probably once a fortnight

CY: If you could travel anywhere on any stretch of road/path in the world, how would you travel and where?

GG: In Singapore, adjacent to the Gardens by the Bay, I have seen a great walking/cycling path around the harbour I would love to scooter around on.

Matt Turnwald Matt Turnwald is the organiser of the inaugural Takapuna Rocks, a celebration of classic cars, complete with vintage market, pin-up competition and live rock ‘n’ roll music taking place in Takapuna at Labour Weekend. Who better to ask a few questions about his passion for cars: Christine Young: Tell us a bit about your love of cars. What is your favourite make or model of car, and why do you like it?

Matt Turnwald: I’ve always been a classic car man I guess and I have a passion for all classic cars but my favourites are definitely Fords with a real soft spot for the model As. I currently own a Galaxie 63.5 called Maria and love this as it is a great car for the whole family, rides well, is stylish, solid and is easy to work on should the need arise. My love of cars has driven me to get involved in classic car shows with my new show, Repco Takapuna Rocks 2019, on this Labour Weekend Saturday in The Strand in Takapuna.

CY: What is your earliest memory of driving this, or of a car that inspired your love of classic cars?

MT: From the time I had my first car, a Ford Escort panel van, and even back as far as I can remember I’ve had a love affair with Fords and all pre-‘72 American classics.

CY: What’s your favourite public transport option and how often do you use it?

MT: I love to travel and spent almost seven years in the UK on my OE, so I would say flying is my favourite form of public transport as I associate it with taking me to amazing places and with wonderful holidays I have had with family and friends.

CY: If you could travel anywhere on any stretch of road in the world, how would you travel and where?

MT: I would love to travel Route 66 in an old American Classic or visit the Boneville salt flats with friends and family. One thing I love about my interest in classics is that it is a social sport and encourages bringing people together, and I love to involve friends and family whenever I can.

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Peter Fraher

It's easy with an e-bike Peter Fraher is Managing Director of Abilities Incorporated, a social enterprise based in Glenfield. He travels every day from Takapuna to work by e-bike. Abilities Group assists businesses and the community to be more sustainable and look after their environment by recycling e-waste, paper, cardboard, plastic and polystyrene. Peter wants to “walk the talk” and the e-bike is the perfect way to show personal commitment to a sustainable future.

What is your favourite make or model of e-bike, and why do you like it?

E-bikes are relatively new to the New Zealand market but growing in popularity very quickly. They are almost the perfect solution, getting exercise while going where you need to go and using whatever amount of effort you decide. I now ride a StromerST1X. It’s my second e-bike and top of the range, chosen because I ride every day and it has all the features including regenerative braking. Alex Munro down at Electrify NZ Browns Bay knows everything about them and rides himself so it’s the perfect place to go and learn about all the different bikes available, get all the instructions necessary, and go for a test ride. You will love it!

What’s your favourite public transport option and how often do you use it?

When one cannot use the e-bike, taking the Northern Express bus is a great way to get to the CDB. What is your earliest memory of riding an e-bike?

This venture into healthy commuting started in late 2017, so a little short of two years ago. I remember that feeling of instant power and strength, even though I know it wasn’t all me!

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If you could travel anywhere on any stretch of road in the world, how would you travel and where?

As a personal objective I want to ride the equivalent of around the world within the next decade and I am also looking forward to one day, maybe five years away, being able to ride my e-bike from home across the Harbour Bridge and cycle up Queen Street.

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WHEELS & MORE: CRAIG INNES, MERCEDES NORTH SHORE

Craig loves his motorsport Craig Innes is the Managing Director of award-winning motor vehicle dealership, Mercedes-Benz North Shore. He owns the business with (South Island based) Bruce Miles of the Miles Motor Group. Under Craig’s leadership, Mercedes-Benz North Shore has been chosen as New Zealand’s Mercedes Benz retailer of the year for the past three years in a row – 2016, 2017 and 2018. They have also recently added Citroen and Peugeot brands to their North Shore stable. As well as running this successful business, Craig has a passion for motorsport. Channel Magazine’s Aidan Bennett caught up with him during August to find out more about his need for speed…

AIDAN BENNETT: When did you first take an interest in Motorsport and how did you get involved in the sport?

CRAIG INNES: My father used to race but retired around the time I was born. I always remember being fascinated watching Bathurst on TV with him as a young child but when I was eight years old he took me to Pukekohe to watch what was the second round (after Wellington) of the Nissan Mobil 500 Series. I was amazed at what I saw and didn’t leave my seat all day – not even to get lunch! I decided then that I wanted to do this one day. At that point we didn’t know Kart Racing existed, but when I was 11 we went to the Hamilton Kart Club to watch a family friend Marc Lawrence race. It took me about six months after that to convince Mum and Dad to let me have a go at Karting and they purchased a Kart for my 12th birthday.

AB: What competitive driving have you done and what vehicles do you compete in these days?

CI: I raced Karts until my early 20s and did a little bit of touring car racing in a Nissan Sentra GT. With a very generous payment scheme to help me get started I purchased a Formula Ford from Kenny Smith in 2005 which is what really got me going. Since then I have raced in a number of cars and classes, all of which have either been Touring or GT Cars. Most recently I have competed in endurance racing mainly in Porsches, Seats and Ferraris. The factory built race cars like these are very well suited for endurance racing.

AB: What is the best motor racing vehicle you have ever driven?

CI: That would be a car that we have done a lot of endurance racing in – a 2012 Ferrari 458 Challenge. It is owned by Wellington businessman Tim O’Connor and I have been lucky enough to be racing it since it was new.

AB: What motorsport events have you been to around the world (as a competitor), and do you have a favourite?

CI: My favourite track to race on is Phillip Island (near Melbourne, Victoria) in Australia. It is so smooth, fast and flowing. Watching the Moto GP bikes race there is always next level as having driven there you really appreciate what those guys can do.

AB: What motorsport events have you been to around the world (as a spectator), and do you have a favourite?

CI: Last year I went to the British Formula 1 Grand Prix at Silverstone

(England) and that was my favourite. The current F1 cars are so fast that TV does not do them justice. I also really enjoyed watching a Nascar Race in Kansas (Missouri, USA). That is a very different event to Formula 1 but the Americans do know how to put on a show.

AB: Do members of your family share your passion for motorsport?

CI: Dad obviously raced but didn’t want me to do the same which I never understood until now that I have a son of my own. He stayed away to start with, but then got involved and helped to make sure that I was able to get into the best teams or cars that were available to me which was very beneficial. He is a very good supporter who comes to every event I am in. My mother really loves it and goes to all the events I am racing in and many others as well. Our family has made some really strong friendships through motorsport.

AB: Ever had a bad accident while competing?

CI: I have bent up a few cars in my time but we have always had good people in our teams that have got them ready for the next race or event.

AB: Is electric vehicle racing motorsport, and will this grow in the future?

CI: I have started watching Formula E on TV because Mitch (Evans) is in it and he goes well which makes it more exciting. With Brendon (Hartley) joining next year it will be even better from a Kiwi perspective. I have no special knowledge of it other than what I see on TV, but it seems like very good racing with a younger fan base than traditional motorsport so I think it will keep growing in the future and quite rapidly.

AB: Complete the following… If I was given one wish related to motorsport, to complete in an event, drive a certain car or on a certain race track, that wish would be…

CI: … to have raced a V8 Supercar at Bathurst as this is what I grew up watching. I have had the opportunity to drive a V8 Supercar so I am very lucky in that respect but to do that race would have been amazing.

Craig Innes racing a Seat at the Leadfoot Festival in 2018.

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Craig Innes (right) with Tim O'Connor. They race a 2012 Ferrari 458 Challenge together that Tim has owned since it was new.

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Wheels & More

I Love My Ride The North Shore is full of people who love their ride and have made it part of their lifestyle. Some choose their mode of transport for practical reasons; others for economical or carbon-reduction benefits. Channel Magazine's Nikki Davidson has enjoyed discovering (and sometimes side-walk stalking) why these drivers and riders get around in their own style.

Ross Hayes, Takapuna

Rob Murphy, Castor Bay

Rob Murphy of waterproofing company Elephant NZ chose his latest work vehicle for a dual purpose. Not only used for day-to-day business, the Ford Tourneo 9-seater can also transport the Rosmini College Premier Basketball team, and all their bags, to games, camps and tournaments.

Louis Davidson, Albany

Louis Davidson works just five minutes' drive from home so he recently purchased his Forza Ciclone 50cc moped to ride to work rather than use his diesel Pathfinder for the short distance. He now gets 100km from four litres of fuel - more cash in his pocket for fun.

Ross Hayes recommends his electric Metro Scooter so highly that he's now importing them. NZTAapproved, these nifty vehicles are not only efficient but have allweather cover - perfect for those with limited mobility who love to get around.

Lily Watson, Northcote Point

When Forrest Funeral Services in Browns Bay acquired their 2018 XF Jaguar Ascot, it was an opportunity for Funeral Director Lily Watson to offer the 'Paging the Hearse' service. Based upon the traditional English service including uniform with riding jacket, hat and cane, local English families love the special send off they can give their loved ones here on the North Shore.

Dani Reydon-Danzey, Campbells Bay

Dani just loves driving her Mercedes Benz 350 SLK, especially on fine days with the top down. She bought it five years ago and loves the beautiful, sleek design and how zippy it is. Last year she was a VIP driver for Mercedes New Zealand Fashion Week, driving the latest models around the city.

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Sian Perrott, Milford

Sian and her Japanese Spitz Alice are a striking pair around Milford, especially when riding Sian's Schwinn tricycle 'Daisy' to and from the beach. Sian sold her car and bought the bike five or six years ago, and uses it to ride to work in Takapuna, for grocery shopping and fun beach visits with Alice.

She is currently trying to source parts to transform it into an e-bike so she can ride further.

TRANSPORT FEATURE: SKYPATH

SkyPath – a progress report What we on the Shore have long known as the SkyPath is now more bureaucratically entitled by its new master, the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), as the Auckland Harbour Bridge Shared Path. So practical, so prosaic – and so much less aspirational than SkyPath. But who cares, if it gets built in the end? And it seems that under NZTA, progress is being made.

“Project type – walking and cycling” says the website. “Project status – Investigation and design”. NZTA is now working on a “Detailed Business Case” to examine the path in more detail; the project is expected to go to the Transport Agency Board for approval later this year. Late last month and early this month, those investigations took the form of asking for more feedback. “This time we’d like to hear feedback more specifically about how the shared path will connect or 'land' at Westhaven and Northcote Point,” said a news release in early August.

NZTA had in May announced its preferred design for the path – a five-metre-wide path attached to the southbound side of the bridge, that directly links Westhaven to Northcote Point and connects with the planned SeaPath shared path to Takapuna.

In July, NZTA held drop-in meetings to canvas ideas and concerns by the two communities most directly affected – Northcote and Westhaven/Herne Bay at each end of the path. A number of themes emerged from these meetings: parking requirements/provision; location and design of the landings; facilities such as toilets, seating and viewing areas; the interface between the shared path and Seapath on the North Shore side connections to transport hubs; impacts on local residents hours of operation; crime, security and safety; managing congestion during specific events such as New Year’s Eve fireworks; the name of the shared path; construction timing; signage; art and design to tell local, cultural and historical stories; restoration planting and weed control along SeaPath.

Many Shore residents will be pleased to know that construction could start as early as late 2020, with construction expected to take about two and a half years to build.

The land connection has been a point of debate since the SkyPath project was first proposed, with Northcote residents concerned about traffic impacts at their end, and the numbers of people parking, walking and cycling in narrow suburban streets. These fears may have been allayed by the NZTA revised design, announced in May this year, but NZTA has clearly decided consultation is the better part of valour, and in late August and early September held drop-in sessions in Ponsonby, Glenfield and Northcote to share proposed landing options with residents on either side of this walking/cycling link so they can let the agency know what they think.

NZ Transport Agency senior manager project delivery Andrew Thackwray explains. “Last year the government asked the Transport Agency to deliver a shared path alongside the Auckland Harbour Bridge and in May this year we announced a preferred option. The community engagement meetings in July were to establish contact with local communities on both sides of the bridge. These dropin sessions were a great opportunity for the project team to meet with communities, and stakeholders to help us to understand the community’s needs for both the Auckland Harbour Bridge Shared Path and SeaPath projects. Design work on the bridge has continued since then and we now have new information to share on where the shared path will “land” on either side of the bridge and connect to local walking and cycling networks.

Northern Landing option 1: A birdseye view showing the approximate location of the ramp Northern Landing option 1: Artist impression entry/exit point underneath the Auckland showing the ramp entry/exit below the Harbour Bridge.

Auckland Harbour Bridge.

“We are keen to see familiar faces again because we have new information and because we are asking for specific feedback about the landings, but our invitation to the sessions is for anyone interested in the work we are doing, so more and new people are very welcome.”

The three options for the land connection are: consented ramps that are part of the original SkyPath design; ramps specifically designed to connect with the new part of the path; or a combination of lifts and stairs. Consultation work to date indicates that the favoured option is an enhanced version of the consented SkyPath design. “These new ramps represent a safe, well-designed and costeffective way for all users of the path to access it easily and safely while taking into account impacts on the local areas at each end,” Andrew said after the July drop-in sessions.

“There was no detailed discussion on the landings at the July engagement,” he explains to Channel, “because the plans weren’t developed then. We have heard that people generally like the fivemetre width of the path and feel that it provides safe connections for users.”

The August/September engagement sessions, he says, were to gather people's feedback and to hear their concerns and ideas, “which can influence or be incorporated into the plans being developed. We genuinely want to understand people’s ideas and concerns. We will be listening carefully to the feedback we receive.”

Andrew Thackwray says that the detailed business case will be finished before the end of this year. The next stage is detailed design and any further consenting that may be required. Part of NZTA’s current work is looking at the consent that has already been secured for the SkyPath design for this link. “We want to find the best way to get this project delivered as quickly as we can, so we are working out how we can use the existing consent, what changes may be needed or whether we need to secure new consents for this design to be built. “ Many Shore residents will be pleased to know that construction could start as early as late 2020, with construction expected to take about two and a half years to build.

You can see more on the July engagement at www.nzta.govt.nz

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TRANSPORT FEATURE: HONDA

Peter Van Niekerk - Service Manager, Matthew Fong - Branch Manager, Yang Yu - New Sales Manager.

Honda's beginnings stand strong today Wairau Road is the home of Honda Cars on the North Shore

if it is May or October, the price is the same,” says Successful businesses are built on relationships Matthew. “It helps protect your investment.” and aligned values. Meeting Matthew Fong, Helping with the environment via Honda’s General Manager of Honda Cars North Shore, TreeFund is also something the team is passionate you can see the enthusiasm for and commitment about. A new tree is gifted to each new Honda he has to his team as they collectively strive to driver and with the goal of planting 30,000 trees deliver Soichiro Honda’s dream today. since August 2018, the 30 year anniversary of More than 70 years ago, Soichiro Honda Honda in New Zealand, customer planting days imagined a way to make people’s lives better by also take place around the country. Since its creating an affordable means of transport. With inception in 2004, the Honda TreeFund has funded his love of machinery and challenging spirit, he the planting of more than 650,000 trees throughout created his first motorised bicycle. From this small New Zealand. beginning Honda has grown to become the world’s Local community support is a way the Honda largest engine manufacturer and one of Japan’s North Shore team can reflect their own health premium brands. and wellbeing focus and work-life balance by Focusing on passenger vehicles only, and with Katrina Robinson, Frans promoting physical health and being active. Honda a range to suit any of us making tracks around Labuschagne, Mika Basco.

North Shore's sponsorship of Harbour Sport the North Shore, this Wairau Road showroom has extends to several events each year such as the Shore to Shore an impressive array of models on the forecourt with those recently which involves families of all ages, the Monster Mudrush, and a purchased shining brightly inside awaiting their new owners. corporate golf day. Matthew, a local, loves how the Shore feels like a Matthew is proud of Honda New Zealand’s commitment to community hub right across the region and how proud we all are of personalised customer service throughout the vehicle’s ownership. our Shore identity.

This starts from the care and attention provided to anyone The combination of a solid, quality brand with customer-focused considering a Honda as their next car to ensure it is the correct sales and service is something we all appreciate when buying a choice and is fit for purpose, or if they need to upgrade their high-ticket item like a car. Matthew and his team love to share their existing car. Matthew explains, “It’s all about learning what they knowledge, experience and care with existing and potential new need the vehicle for, ease of mobility, getting themselves or their Honda drivers. families in and out of it, the safety and technology features, or the To find out what the Honda experience is all about, you are servicing benefits that Honda offers completely in-house. Plus, our invited to take the chance to win a brand new, top of the range CR-V finance and insurance services are all Honda-specific for Honda Sport. All you need to do is come in to Honda Cars Wairau Road, customers.” or give them a call, before 30th November 2019 and book to test Regular six-monthly check-ins from the sales team give every driver the opportunity to be reminded of their servicing schedule, to drive any one of their CR-Vs, then enter the draw to win. The winner can choose between the top spec AWD Sport Sensing or the CR-V provide feedback, or to ask any questions.

Sport 7, with seven seats – whichever you would prefer. What a great But it’s the Honda Price Promise that gives buyers peace of mind and reassurance that they have bought a vehicle that will hold summer this could be! its value. It’s a core philosophy that Honda remains committed to today — a promise to all new car buyers that they will get the same Honda Cars North Shore fair price on a new Honda, no matter who they are, where they live 148 Wairau Road, Wairau Valley. Phone 09 890 9020 and what time of the month they buy. “It doesn’t matter if you are a matthew.fong@honda.co.nz CEO or a new parent, whether you live in Takapuna or Masterton, or www.honda.co.nz

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SUV RANGE HR-V from $89 per week* CR-V 5 Seats from $99 per week* CR-V 7 Seats from $117 per week* Honda EasyOwn is a combination of Honda’s standard loan terms & conditions & Honda’s EasyOwn agreement. Honda EasyOwn is only available on the terms and for the vehicles included in this promotion which are registered before 31/08/2019. Honda’s lending criteria apply. A 20% deposit, 48-month term, 6.67% fixed interest rate p/a & 40% final payment is required, establishment fee $419, PPSR fee $10.34 & monthly account fee $4. Total amount payable is $30,506.80 for the HR-V S, $34,307.42 for the 5 seat CR-V S and $40,386.24 for the 7 seat CR-V Limited 7.

OWN IT TRADE IT RETURN IT With Honda EasyOwn the end of term buy back value is guaranteed. So you can pay the balance to own it, or trade it, or return it. You choose.

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HOLISTIC HEALTH COACHING: THE HEALING PLACE

The Healing Place was Inside “I remember ‘walking’ like a zombie downstairs From as early as she can remember, North Shore to my husband. I knew I was in serious trouble – resident and now Shore-based holistic that the chances were, I wouldn’t get out of health coach Jacqui Penny had a person this alive. constantly berating her. They bullied her, “It was then I handed the situation telling her she wasn’t good enough, over to God – I said I can’t deal with that she could never do anything this, I have done it this time, please right, that she didn’t measure up. let me live. And with that I felt myself She tells Channel Magazine how let go – the burden was no longer she overcame that bully… mine and I felt safe.

“I know what you’re thinking, “My husband leapt to my rescue it’s easy, right? Just stand up to as soon as he saw the shape I was the bully and stop listening to that in, calling an ambulance while I negative cruel person. However, lay on the floor coming in and out that negative cruel person was me. of consciousness, vaguely hearing And my own critical self-talk fuelled the sweet voice of my three-year-old my insecurities and left me an anxious daughter Charlotte: “Are you okay shell of a human being. mummy? Are you sick?”

“For much of my life I searched to "I couldn’t answer her – I was hanging find the cure for my crippling anxiety. I Jacqui Penny is a holistic life coach, on for dear life.” desperately wanted freedom from this anxiety inspired to help other s by her own experiences.

This was the beginning of Jacqui’s spiritual which I saw as just something I had, a large journey that took in exploration of every holistic part of me. I was unsure it was even possible to gain principle she could find. freedom from it.

She found that a plant-based diet did more than make her body “I tried it all. I was slightly overweight as a child; thinking strong; it also made her mentally strong, especially when coupled I would feel more confident as a more ‘acceptable’ size, at with daily exercise. Meditation was also a life saver, by enabling her 11 years old I started the first of a lifetime of diets – this one to reduce stress and explore awareness – she now recommends consisting of literally starving myself for weeks at a time. This led that everyone develops a consistent meditation practice. to occasional bingeing which filled me with shame and ensured I Also life-changing for her was the philosophy behind ‘A Course felt even worse about myself.

In Miracles’. Jacqui believes this is one of the most spiritually “As I grew older I continued trying to reach my ’ideal’ weight, profound and user-friendly ways to transform your life from one of which got lower and lower as I went on, along with trying alcohol stress to one of inner joy and peace. to find my elusive inner confidence.

“Isn’t that what we are all ultimately looking for?” she says. “It “Just for the record, insecurity coupled with alcohol makes brought me peace at last and its commonsense psychological for total disaster. I found myself full of humiliation and generally principles can be used by the least spiritual person and still deliver feeling worse than ever. Thankfully it has now been 20 years results. since my last drink as I learned this was not the answer I had “These days I am not just living but thriving and my days of desperately been searching for. But I tried other things which crippling anxiety are a thing of the past. I now see myself as the were equally harmful to my health including over-the-counter whole being I truly am. So, if you suffer from the affliction of severe meds.” anxiety, self-doubt, even panic attacks – there is hope. All it takes is Cut to when Jacqui was 36. She had a near death experience a holistic approach and a little guidance. in the form of a perforated ulcer. Her duodenum ripped open, “It is now my privilege to share what I have learned. I am a spilling its contents, including blood and burning stomach acid, Certified Holistic Life Coach at my business Healing Place, so that into her abdominal cavity. my pain can be someone else’s gain. You don’t need to suffer the “I still remember the stark shock and feelings of doom that way I did, or if you are currently suffering, contact me. Together let’s that ripping sensation brought with it. My abdomen grew in put an end to the life you are currently living, and discover just how size over the space of half an hour so I looked seven months wonderful life can be.” pregnant. And the agony – I will never forget the agony.

Do you suffer from anxiety or depression?

Do you need help but don’t know where to turn?

Jacqui Penny is a Certified Holistic Life Coach trained by renowned American author Alan Cohen.

Jacqui’s specialty is overcoming anxiety, self-doubt and getting out of feeling stuck in any situation.

She is also experienced in weight loss to feel comfortable in your body. place Jacqui can work with you at Healing Place on the Shore, or at Beyond the Veil in Mt Eden if you work in the city.

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CAMPBELL'S BAY EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

Environment meets education at Campbells Bay Early Learning Centre Campbells Bay Early Learning Centre has firmly established itself in the heart of The Bays as a modern, environmentally conscious pre-school and one to be admired from the street.

Winning the ‘Best in Category’ by Hawkins Heritage and Adaptive Reuses Property Award earlier this year was wonderful recognition for the team who took care to architecturally design around the 1950s-built church, a Heritage Building, thus respecting its history and place in the community.

The learning centre educators are proud of their core values: • Respect – honouring each child’s individuality.

• Play – promoting critical inquiry, wonderment and creativity.

• Professionalism – providing teachers, environment and standards that demonstrate excellence.

• Inclusiveness – accepting the diversity off all members of our community.

• Partnership – recognising the importance of family and their unique knowledge of their child.

To achieve this, all teachers are Early Childhood Educators and the centre incorporates the RIE (Resources for Infant Educators) philosophy developed by Magda Gerber in the 1970s. RIE is all about treating the child with respect from birth. Allowing them time, space and trust to learn at their own level and stages. Being aware of baby’s perspective, slowing ourselves down and being present.

For the older children, the Reggio Emilia method is used to encourage learning through play and language. Small child to

teacher ratios encourage extended thinking and problem solving and the array of toy loose parts allow these skills to develop and flourish. In keeping with environmental responsibility, toys and furniture are mostly wooden. And meals, prepared on-site by their own chef, are nutritious, adding to robust brain development.

Rooms are spacious, full of light and uncluttered, opening out to the garden and outdoor play areas, while the sleeping areas are carpeted and quiet. Outside, a grand old pohutukawa provides extra shade over native plantings, playground equipment includes a pirate ship with slide, and there is a stream that is filled by the children using a self-generated hand pump.

Regular visits to the beach exploring the environment are both fun and educational for the older children along with the four year olds enjoying weekly excursions to the local retirement home – a truly special time for all.

If you are looking for child care combined with education in what feels like an extension of your own home, then book a time to view the centre, meet the teachers and see what lies beyond the old church doors.

Campbells Bay Early Learning Centre 220 Beach Road, Campbells Bay Hours: 7.30am – 6.00pm P: 09 479 9090 E: alex@campbellsbay-elc.co.nz www.campbellsbay-elc.co.nz Facebook: @campbellsbayearlylearningcentre Insta: campbellsbay_elc

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For more information please visit our website and register your interest.

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LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS 2019: DANIELLE GRANT AND GRANT GILLON

More For The Shore time for change More For The– It’s Shore Danielle Grant and Grant Gillon want More For The Shore. We are both experienced local body representatives,

Danielle Grant and Grant Gillon want More For The Shore. We been Chairslocal and body now Deputy Chairs of having our respective local boards. We understand that being a councillor arehaving both experienced representatives, been is much more than just putting on a brave face, crossing your fingers and hoping for the best. It is about providing real Chairs and now Deputy Chairs of our respective local boards. the tough questions and making decisions that improve the lives of the people and businesses Weleadership, understandasking that being a councillor is much more than just putting a brave face, crossing your and hoping for in ouron community - getting More Forfingers The Shore. the best. It is about providing real leadership, asking the tough Danielleand Grant .. “I am an experienced local government questions making decisions that improve the lives of therepresentative with a proven track record of results in our community.

As the only standing- getting for Council and people and businesses in woman our community More Fora successful business owner, I bring a unique and qualified perspective, ensuring that our community has genuine consultation and balanced decision making.”

The Shore.

Danielle Grant: “I am an experienced local government Grant Gillon .. “I am a successful business owner, and lifelong resident of the North Shore. I have a reputation for bringing representative with a proven track record of results in our people together to achieve results for community.

We need a return to accountability, transparency and genuine community.

As the only woman standing for our Council in our ward, community consultation.” and a successful business owner, I bring a unique and qualified perspective, ensuring that our community has genuine consultation and balanced decision making.”

Grant Gillon: “I am a successful business owner, and lifelong resident of the North Shore. I have a reputation for bringing people together to achieve results for our community. We need a return to Grant Gillon and Danielle Grant. Lake Road and Onewa Road • Reduce accountability, transparency and genuine community consultation.”

Reduce congestion, improve public transport traffic congestion

renewals of local Northcote We are• Fund boththe experienced bodyand Bayswater Wharves (currently 10 year delay) representatives, having been Chairs • Rein in Auckland and now Deputy ChairsTransport of our • Fully integrate public respective local boards. transport routes, fairs and timetables

• Fundimprove Takapuna Bus Station Reduce congestion, public transport improvements (currently 10 year delay)

• Reduce Lake Road and Onewa Road traffic congestion • Fund the renewal of Bayswater Ferrypedestrian/cycle Wharf and improve • Improve shared Northcote and Beach Haven Ferry services paths, including Wairau Road • Rein in Auckland Transport Walking and cycling across the • Fully integrate •public transport routes, fairs and timetables • Fund Takapuna Bus StationBridge improvements Harbour connected to Seapath (currently 10 year delay) • Safe cycle looppaths, and shared • Improve shared pedestrian/cycle includingpaths Wairau Road • Walking and cycling across the Harbour Bridge connected to • Sort Devonport Ferry services contract Seapath More exciting • Safe cycle loop• and shared paths policies on transport, • Sort Devonport Ferry services contract community, finance and the • More exciting policies on transport, finance and the environment are community, available at environment are available at the links below.

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LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS 2019: VICTORIA SHORT

Victoria Short Candidate for the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board (East Coast Bays)

Having called the East Coast Bays home all my life, I now have the privilege of bringing up my two daughters in this beautiful part of the world. For the past six years, I have served as an electorate agent for our local MP in Browns Bay. There I assist and advocate for residents who have issues with local and central government. It is through my experience of working closely with local residents and being one myself that I have a clear insight into the local issues that need urgent attention and what needs to be done to fix them.

The East Coast Bays is growing at an exponential rate, and we must invest in new infrastructure not only to sustain current growth rates but also support our future needs. But this can’t be done in isolation. Existing infrastructure has been overlooked and is no longer in a fit state to service the needs of our community.

I’m focused on making the ECB a priority and ensuring we get the funding our neighbourhood deserves.

Ensuring families feel safe while they are out in our growing community is crucial. Recently, we have seen a huge spike in youth violence and crime, poor upkeep of our roads, footpaths and council sites, as well as the increase in traffic and parking woes.

The Local Board and I must put pressure on Auckland Transport for better and safer traffic solutions, which have been plagued by poor planning, lack of community engagement and a degree of arrogance. Auckland Council needs to look after our green areas more efficiently and more regularly. If entrusted with your vote, I intend to hold these council entities to account on behalf of all ratepayers.

Communities need to be inclusive and connected to thrive.

Better access to public transport provides residents with greater connectivity to the wider Auckland region, easier access to employment and education, and reduces the ever-growing Auckland congestion problem. I intend on holding an honest discussion with Auckland Transport on how we can work together to lift the Bays’ access to timely well-thought-out public transport options.

For too long the Local Board and Auckland Council have operated in a vacuum. I will bring much-needed transparency and

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community engagement in decision-making to ensure that resident voices are heard, understood and always considered. The Local Board and Auckland Council need to be prudent and responsible with ratepayer funds, and I will always be mindful that every dollar spent is put to excellent use for the benefit of all our community members.

It will be my mission to ensure the East Coast Bays receive the resources required to meet our diverse community needs. I'm a strong independent candidate with deep roots in the Bays. I offer a fresh approach underpinned by results and accountability. I am asking for your vote because the Bays deserve more from council and I will deliver results we can all be proud of.

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TEXTILES & FABRICS: REDGRAVES HOME FABRICS

Two of the team on the trail of the Mexican Murderer take some time out from their search.

The team on the trail of the Mount Maunganui Mexican Murderer at Hobbiton.

The Mexican murderer mystery should be aware of. Soon it became clear that the most likely crime On Queen’s Birthday weekend Bad Jelly and I headed off scene was the Mexicali Fresh store at the end of Maunganui Road. with two gorgeous grandchildren on another of our weekend Crouching down, hiding behind parking meters and lamp-posts, we adventures. This time it was a secret mission to track down eventually burst into the restaurant demanding to know if this was the Mount Maunganui Mexican Murderer. Disguises and codenames were again compulsory, silliness and fun essential, where we could find “The Mount Maunganui Mexican Murderer”.

“Yes, It is ! If you just take a table over there I will make you cellphones and media banned (for fear we would be tracked). one,” said Dion, the owner, who had somehow been prewarned of Our first puzzle was to work out if the Mexican murderer our impending arrival and the need for a murder dish. Turned out was someone who murdered a Mexican or a Mexican who the murderer was an unusual dish of dairy-free ice cream with chilli murdered someone. on the top. Dion, an old Bayswater boy, had come in especially We just love these adventures and the opportunities they create for learning some great life lessons: that silliness and being yourself for us from his a long weekend holiday, to greet us, join in the fun, prepare our food, and make our adventure wonderful. Now is very OK; role playing is fun; that what you wear is irrelevant; that Artist: Jessica Killen that is good, old-fashioned service for you! Dion clearly loves his grandparents have the capacity to be far more outrageous and business, and his customers; he loves giving great service and he embarrassing than you can, Manchester though there is a possibility their (hons) Educated: School that of Art loves his product. craziness is real. Walking down the main street of town with your Lives: Cheshire UK That is exactly how we at Redgraves Home Fabrics aspire to be. grandad who is making a pathetic, grossly exaggerated, attempt at For more than 60 years have tried to only sell the very best of looking like Robert Plant, is not embarrassing at all, it’s actually fun!

Works: Clarke and Clarke studios - Morley Green nearwe Wilmslow textiles and products we love, while giving great service and advice So it was especially great when, after a game of “name the on all aspects of home décor. If we do get it wrong, and even after mouse” that ran across the motel floor and up the wall, the nine“I believe that textiles a form ofI art; using fabrics instead of paper, stitch 60 years it happens sometimes, we try and put it instead right straight year-old shared with me, “Gung ,most of are the time I get you, of pencil and instead of paint.

I like myaway, work ect natural patterns and their withto therefl minimum of disruption to our clients.

It is nice to understand your silliness butdyes sometimes I just have no idea where know after all this, we still hereand to support clients with you are coming from, and I don’t thinkshapes you know and either!”structures, (As Mum unpredictable in athat celebration ofare nature life.” products they bought last century. Not many stores can say that. used to say, “Out of the mouths of babes.”) Incidentally my name On a different note my brother Michael Sheehy, is once again for the mouse won. It was Tarche, as in “there goes that mouse standing for the Devonport -Takapuna Local Board in the upcoming Tarche”. local body elections, with Team George Wood. They have achieved We set out on Saturday morning, visiting Hobbiton on the a huge amount this term and have some great ideas for the future. I way south and stopping for lunch in Rotorua, all dressed in our am sure they would value your support. disguises, before finding our accommodation and settling in for - Gerald the night with a game of Sequence. Up early the next morning for the dangerous part of our adventure – tracking down the murderer.

Breakfast at Okere Falls store before heading off to the Mount.

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THE NEW ZEALAND GYNAECOLOGICAL CANCER FOUNDATION

Gabrielle McNaughten of the New Zealand Gynaecological Cancer Foundation.

Raising Awareness of ‘Gynae’ Cancers Gabrielle McNaughten works part time from her home in Devonport for the non-for-profit New Zealand Gynaecological Cancer Foundation (NZGCF). With September being Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month, it’s the right time to find out about these little-talked about but devastating cancers.

Gabrielle started working with NZGCF after meeting up with an excolleague, who was on the board. NZGCF was looking for someone, Gabrielle met with members of the board, and the journey began.

“Having worked in the corporate sector for much of my career, I would often find myself involved in or leading a fundraising initiative,” says Gabrielle. “It was a natural progression that I would find myself in the charity and NFP sector, having had the pleasure to work for the NZSO, KidsCan and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).”

The New Zealand Gynaecological Cancer Foundation works to raise awareness among women and health professionals of the signs and symptoms of the five women's gynaecological cancers (cervical, endometrial – often referred to as uterine, ovarian, vaginal and vulval) among women and health professionals around the country, and to support women affected by gynaecological cancer at all stages of the disease. “We inform and educate women of the possible symptoms through public forums and information displays. We are very aware that early detection saves lives. We also support women affected by gynaecological cancer at all stages through their journey. It is a long healing process post-treatment, physiologically and mentally.”

She’s now been with “Gynae Cancer” for around 14 months – and has developed a deep understanding of the impact of ‘gynae’ cancers and the challenges in diagnosing and dealing with them from a medical and patient perspective.

As the sole employee of a small charity, Gabrielle wears many hats, from communications and fundraising to event management, social and online media, presentations and speaking engagements, sponsorship acquisition, liaison with politicians, and communication “with our very own ‘Women of Teal’ survivors or Warriors”. She is passionate about spreading the word and ensuring a greater understanding and awareness of the five very different cancers.

Cervical cancer is the only gynaecological cancer that has a screening programme in New Zealand; no screening exists for the other four. The chart shows how symptoms present for each of these cancers: Gynaecological Cancer Symptoms Pelvic pain or pressure

Cervical

Endometrial (Uterine)

Ovarian

Vaginal

Vulval

Abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge Abdominal or back pain Bloating that is persistent Changes in bowel habits Itching or burning of the vulva Changes in vulva colour skin, such as a rash, sores or warts

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Gynaecological cancers, says Gabrielle, make up approximately 10% of all cancer cases and cancer deaths in New Zealand. “The sad, and shocking, statistics are that one woman dies of a gynaecological cancer every day in New Zealand, and three are diagnosed. Ovarian cancer, the most common of the five, causes 190 deaths every year; it has the lowest survival rates and is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death in New Zealand women.

“Endometrial cancer,” she continues, “is on the rise due in part to obesity. Being overweight can increase the risk of developing endometrial and ovarian cancer.” The death rates are made worse by the fact that New Zealand has the highest rates of obesity in the western world.

“Despite these alarming statistics, gynaecological cancer remains a taboo subject among the public. We know that the stigma, embarrassment and a lack of knowledge about the disease are key barriers for women to talk openly about gynaecological cancer and seek medical help.”

Like most cancers, gynaecological cancers are treatable if found early. “YOU are the best advocate for your body, YOU know your normal. If something presents itself differently, take early action and talk to your GP. It could save your life!” exhorts Gabrielle.

The trouble is, a number of the symptoms can be overlooked as they are symptomatic of other issues, and women often justify them with excuses like: back pain: lifted the groceries or overdid it at the gym; running to the toilet: well, I have had three children; bloating: I’ve indulged too much.

Gabrielle emphasises that women should refer any symptoms to their GP so further investigation can take place. “Having your smear or pap test is crucial as this can detect abnormal changes before they develop into cancer. Effective treatment for pre-cancerous lesions will prevent progression of cancer.”

In addition to the symptoms outlined in the chart, others can include: urgency to urinate, needing to urinate more frequently; burning pain when urinating; abnormal bleeding between periods, after sex, post-menopause; indigestion; pain during sex; changes in eating habits; changes in the skin; or swelling, pain or tenderness in the vagina or on the vulva.

Unfortunately, says Gabrielle, due to the nature of the symptoms, women “can often be misdiagnosed as having irritable bowel syndrome, urinary tract infection, incontinence, endometriosis or pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) to name a few. Many women visit a GP four or five times with symptoms before finally getting that

referral they need. Trust your instincts if you feel something is not right ‘down there’. Persist until you get an answer.”

What most people don’t know is that gynaecological cancers can strike at any age. Gabrielle tells the story of Gautami, who was just 13 when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. When her body started changing, she put it down to puberty. It started with irregular periods, feeling bloated, rapid weight loss and a swollen abdomen.

Her mother was worried about the weight loss, so they went to their GP. As soon as the GP looked at her, Gautami could tell something was wrong. She was fast-tracked to the emergency department, and the next morning had a six-hour surgery to remove the cyst and her right ovary. The next couple of months were filled with surgeries and chemo, and she spent the next couple of years in and out of hospital.

Facing her mortality at 13 was a challenge that nothing could’ve prepared her for. While her peers were talking about boyfriends, Gautami was balancing school, a social life and chemo. She kept her diagnosis a secret from almost everyone because she didn’t want to be that kid who was showered in pity.

The prognosis is now bright for Gautami who eight years later is about to graduate from her degree in occupational therapy and is now an Ambassador for the Foundation. She is passionate about sharing her story. In the Indian community there is a great emphasis on fertility within women. Gautami has been letting women, particularly in her community, know that while some women may not want to have children, for others sometimes that choice is taken away from them.

Gynaecological Cancer Awareness month focuses on generating awareness through online campaigns, say Gabrielle. “We also have donation boxes in various outlets. We have a range of merchandise available online including our latest edition ‘Women of Teal’ peg dolls. Each peg doll has been lovingly handcrafted and has its own identity to represent one of the five gynae cancers e.g. Gautami for

ovarian cancer, Shona for cervical cancer.”

Gabrielle is supported in her work for NZGCF by a five-strong board of trustees, all of whom have personal experience of gynaecological cancer. Recently the Board has appointed Hon. Judith Collins, MP for Papakura, and Louisa Wall, MP for Manurewa, as Ambassadors. “Together they bring business acumen, knowledge and experience, not to mention passion to make a difference, in elevating the awareness of the five gynaecological cancers.”

We would like to see people talking openly about gynae cancers; it’s a joint effort to spread the word in order to save lives.

“It wasn’t that long ago,” notes Gabrielle, “that there was a stigma talking about prostate cancer and mental health. Thankfully this has changed and is saving lives. We would like to see people talking openly about gynae cancers; it’s a joint effort to spread the word in order to save lives. I encourage you to have open conversations with your friends, daughters, mothers, nana, partner or husband.

“Please,” she adds, “don’t ignore the symptoms. A woman never died of embarrassment, but women do die each year from gynaecological cancer.”

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STATE HIGHWAY 48 AT THE BRUCE MASON CENTRE

Local stars take the stage in home-grown musical Casting is complete for the first Auckland run of New Zealand made musical, State Highway 48. After two development seasons and a successful North Island tour, this critically acclaimed musical is being staged at the Bruce Mason Centre in October.

State Highway 48 tells the story of Dave, Sharon, their kids, friends and workmates as they journey through the treacherous road of middle age. As the Black Dog of depression takes the driver’s seat in Dave’s life and he confronts job loss, marriage breakup and the huge change around him, he is reminded of the important things: friends, family, and love. There are lots of laughs, some tears and a message for everyone.

“We’re really excited about the cast,” says creative producer Rachael Penman. “Delia Hannah, who starred in the North Island tour, returns as Sharon. She is a genuinely world-class performer, having been cast by Andrew Lloyd Webber for a UK tour of ‘Seasons of Love’, among other achievements.”

Jenn Shelton, who is a seasoned singer and performer, is one of two cast members remaining from the 2016 tour and is thrilled to be part of it in its Auckland season.

The rest of the cast includes three North Shore locals – Steve O’Reilly as Dave, Jenn Shelton as Helen and Patrick Kelly as Benny.

Steve has performed in a number of shows including ‘Blood Brothers’, ‘Jekyll and Hyde’, ‘Mamma Mia’ and ‘Miss Saigon’. He takes over the lead role reins from Shane Cortese who played the demanding and emotionallly charged role of Dave in the 2016 tour.

“This is a really exciting role for me,” says Steve. “It’s not often you get to perform in a locally made show along with such a high calibre cast. I can’t wait.”

Jenn Shelton, who is a seasoned singer and performer, is one of two cast members remaining from the 2016 tour and is thrilled to be part of the Auckland season. “I love this show. It has such an important message, it’s accessible and relatable and is sure to touch everyone who attends. I’m so looking forward to taking the stage again at the Bruce Mason Centre.”

Jenn has an impressive performance history and has sung on stages around New Zealand and recently in Los Angeles. When not signing herself, she loves to teach others and runs a successful teaching practice from her home in Takapuna.

Steve and Jenn come to State Highway 48 fresh from the local season of ‘We Will Rock You’, which also played at the Bruce Mason Centre; Steve played Khashoggi and Jenn played Patrick and understudy Oz.

North Shore locals Patrick Kelly, Jenn Shelton and Steve O’Reilly who star in State Highway 48 at the Bruce.

Completing the North Shore trio is Patrick Kelly who plays Dave’s best mate, Benny. “My audition included a song that was so close to my heart it was unbelievable. Composer Chris Williams has managed to capture a very complex set of emotions with incredible lyrics and beautiful melody. It’s a show everyone should see.”

Patrick too has an extensive performing resume. He recently returned from an international touring production of Ken Hill’s ‘Phantom of the Opera’ in Japan, and worked on Broadway with ‘Broadway Dreams’ in the New York Showcase in November last year. Currently he is Music Theatre Singing Consultant at Takapuna Grammar and teaches singing at his private studio.

State Highway 48 arrives at the Bruce Mason Centre with glowing reviews from its earlier season. Stuff described it as “a musical that has everything. State Highway 48 is a cracker.”

Theatreview’s verdict was that it was “beautifully real and moving.

I think to myself, this is going to be a hit.”

State Highway 48 was written by Chris Williams; it’s directed

by Geoff Turkington, with music director Mark Dennison; creative producer Rachael Penman; and choreographer Claire O’Neill.

Producer Rachael Penman says the production is coming together well. “Rehearsals start mid-September, a great band has been put together by Mark Dennison, and we’re all really excited.

This is a must-see show. Don’t miss it!”

State Highway 48 Bruce Mason Centre, October 15 – 19.

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MY DOG & ME: BAYLEE NIWA AND PERCY

Percy and Me 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 loves the task of putting this monthly feature together. He and wife Michelle have two dogs of their own. This month, we feature two-year-old French Bulldog Percy, who is Birkenhead-based Baylee Niwa’s first dog.

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

BAYLEE NIWA: Percy has recently celebrated his second birthday and we are coming up to our two-year anniversary in October.

AB: What made you decide to get this breed?

BN: I’ve followed French bulldogs on social media in the past and found that they had such a personality about them. They have a really playful nature and I have always found them incredible adorable.

AB: Has he been doing much chewing or any other destructive things?

BN: He has been pretty good with his ‘leave’ command so he doesn’t get too destructive. He does have a tendency to destroy his toys and reusable supermarket bags. He does love to chew on the carboard inside paper towel rolls.

AB: Do you have any other pets?

BN: I have a cat. Her name is Harriet and she is a year older than Percy. They often play together and chase each other around the house.

AB: What do you guys love about Percy?

BN: He is incredibly friendly with people and has a very caring nature about him. He has such a personality and loves cuddles.

AB: What has been the most challenging part of training a new puppy?

BN: To begin with, Percy would sleep all day and then as soon as I went to bed he would have the ‘zoomies’. That was a challenge. The bathroom training took some getting used to as well. Now that we have the basics mastered, we are training a few more tricks, which has been fun.

AB: What are his favourite things to do?

BN: Where do I start! Percy loves his days at day care, going for

Baylee Niwa and Percy.

walks around the neighbourhood and along the beach and to parks.

He has a love/hate relationship with the cat; and loves tucking himself up in the blankets and keeping warm.

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

BN: He has been attending DogHQ for a couple of months now. He loves it and is so tired when I collect him in the afternoons. He is always so excited when we pull in and I always have trouble getting him back into the car in the evenings – he doesn’t seem to want to leave.

Percy loves his days at day care, going for walks around the neighbourhood and along the beach and to parks.

AB: Does he love the beach and swimming?

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TALK THERAPY: WHERE WE’VE BEEN AND WHY WE NEED MORE

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is celebrating 30 years of psychotherapy.

Launched in 1989, the psychotherapy programme is one of the university’s oldest programmes and was developed principally by Evan Sherrand, who was hugely influential in the field.

What began as a one-year diploma, now encompasses an undergraduate diploma and postgraduate study (including specialisation in child and adolescent psychotherapy), a psychotherapy clinic at the AUT North Campus and a growing body of research.

It is estimated that more than half of Auckland’s practicing psychotherapists are AUT alumni.

Over the years, the programme’s theoretical view has shifted, from eclectic and psychodynamic to relational psychotherapy, which seeks to help people understand the role that relationships play in shaping their thoughts, feelings and behaviour.

Professor Keith Tudor is the head of AUT’s School of Public Health and Psychosocial Studies, and the country’s only professor of psychotherapy.

He maintains that psychotherapy is about healing the soul and building or rebuilding a positive relationship with the self , others and the world.

“In a small country such as Aotearoa New Zealand, where many people know each other, it is heartbreaking that so many people

feel alienated and that they don’t have a future - and sadly this is reflected in our high suicide rates.

“We are social animals. We have to find our way back – to find a place to stand together.”

Professor Tudor believes that psychotherapy can have a major impact on mental health and wellbeing in New Zealand. Yet, district health boards employ just over 50 psychotherapists compared to around 90 counsellors and around 600 psychologists.

“Of course, I would advocate that the government fund more public sector psychotherapy. It shouldn’t be a privileged treatment for the middle and upper-classes, and it works – it is the most cost-effective treatment for severe psychological distress and deep-rooted issues like trauma,” he says.

Research has shown that low income and ethnic communities face an inordinate amount of trauma and suffering - and therefore that entire groups of people may be in greater need of psychotherapy than others.

In order to fully realise the value of psychotherapy in New Zealand, we need more indigenous knowledge, social-cultural analysis and diversity in the workforce, says Professor Tudor.

Pro Vice-Chancellor’s Perspective Most if not all of us experience anxiety, grief and depression. More than half of us have a diagnosable mental disorder at some time.

Often, we get by using coping skills we have learnt, and support from friends and family. However, when serious distress or a mental disorder persists, professional interventions including counselling, psychotherapy, and pharmacological treatments can help.

Anxiety, depression and addictions are the most common mental disorders. Causes are multiple; inequality, deprivation, past and current abuse, along with other factors greatly increase risk. So too do personal characteristics, including genetic makeup and personality. Major life events such as losing a job, bereavement or relationship breakup often play a part.

Mental health funding primarily targets the three percent of the population deemed to be most serious. The recent Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction concluded that, despite shortcomings, health and related services for this group have improved greatly. It also concluded our health system does not respond well to most people experiencing severe distress. It noted limited access, long wait times and overemphasis on medication relative to psychological therapies and support.

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Pro Vice-Chancellor AUT North Campus

The Wellbeing Budget announced a large funding increase to enact Inquiry recommendations including greater access to psychological therapies. This will require a large increase in appropriately skilled health professionals and changes in the way services are delivered.

AUT anticipated these needs and this year accepted more students into mental health programmes, including an undergraduate degree in counselling and postgraduate programmes in psychotherapy and psychology. Intakes will be increased again next year. Enrolments were also increased in nursing and occupational therapy, which also play an important role in mental health and addiction services. Some nurses and occupational therapists undertake additional training that includes psychological therapies.

Going forward it’s critical that flexible, interdisciplinary, stepped care services are developed. Many people do well with short face-toface or online interventions. Others require intensive longer-term therapy which may include medication. However, the prevalence of mental disorders can only significantly reduce by going ‘upstream’ and addressing economic, social and other factors that contribute to their onset and maintenance.

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THE PUMPHOUSE THEATRE: TINA CROSS AND CARL DOY

Tina Cross celebrates 40 years since 'Nothing but Dreams' When Tina Cross turned 60 in January this year, she was on stage in front of several thousand people singing with her girl band The LadyKillers. As the entire audience sang happy birthday to her, the North Shore musical icon decided this was a defining moment in her life…and started pondering on another.

It’s hard to believe, but it was 40 years ago next month that the then 20-year-old songstress was asked by Kiwi musical doyen Carl Doy to sing ‘Nothing but Dreams’ at the Pacific Song Contest. At the time ‘this was an extremely important competition amongst pop music song writers; the win in front of millions of television viewers in a dress chosen to ‘wow’ saw Tina catapulted into the public eye…and cemented her dream of making performing her life’s work.

“At that moment in January, I realised that I couldn’t let my most pivotal moment pass by without a celebration,” Tina says now. “Turning 60 has seen me celebrate 44 years as a singer and entertainer in the business. I sat Carl down and asked him to help me mark 40 years since I sang ‘Nothing but Dreams’. As usual, he was right behind me.”

The pair will perform at The PumpHouse Theatre in Takapuna on October 25, ironically just a few metres from where in 1995 Tina and her husband were involved in an horrific car accident that saw her break ribs and endure facial injuries after starring in the opening night of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Since then, she has starred in music theatre as diverse as Cats, Miss Saigon and Once Were Warriors, fronted bands and famously sang the vocals for New Zealand soap Shortland St. Audiences at The PumpHouse should expect a dynamic repertoire from the duo, including ‘Nothing But Dreams’, ‘Memory (from Cats), ‘Tarakihi’ (best known via Kiri Te Kanawa), ‘Here You Come Again’ (Dolly Parton), ‘Always Remember Us This Way’ (Lady Gaga), and the song Cross wrote and gifted to the Women’s Refuge – ‘Walk Away’.

Carl will accompany Tina on a grand piano, and the duo will be joined by a four piece-band and two guest singers – Russell Harrison and Jane Horder. Carl has recorded more than 20 piano albums since ‘Piano by Candlelight’ in the 1980s, which set records with tripleplatinum sales in New Zealand and a million albums sold in the USA. He has worked with Yulia, Elizabeth Marvelly and Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, and the late Sir Howard Morrison and Rob Guest.

Carl Doy and Tina Cross – Pacific Song Quest.

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Tina Cross.

… she has starred in music theatre as diverse as Cats, Miss Saigon and Once Were Warriors, fronted bands and famously sang the vocals for New Zealand soap Shortland St. When you ask Tina what’s she’s been up to lately, she smiles widely. From Te Aupouri and Ngati Porou background, she is at level 4 in her study of te reo Māori, and hopes to be fluent in the future. Her role as an anti-domestic violence advocate for Women’s Refuge and Shine has seen her donate a song to each, and she enjoys performing with the Lady Killers around the country.

“When you reach 60, you can start to question your career and what’s ahead,” the mother-of-two admits. “I’ve been very lucky to be able to do anything I wanted to do in my career – even now – but winning the Pacific Song Contest was a real highlight, particularly being able to pip Australia at the post by two points to take home the title! Come and celebrate that with us 40 years later.”

Tickets for the October 25 show starting at 7.30pm at The PumpHouse Theatre are available at www.pumphouse.co.nz.

Tickets cost $49, and concessions are available.

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CHANNEL COVER FEATURE: MILFORD RETAIL

Milford

At a time when main street retailing is more challenging than ever, the village of Milford is punching well above its weight. Milford is fortunate to have a passionate business community which is dedicated to the goal of ensuring Milford is increasingly viewed as the North Shore’s premium shopping destination. Channel Magazine’s Aidan Bennett is a Milford regular and was despatched in August to chat with key people who are making a difference in Milford.

It’s all about community, great hospitality & shopping!

Jamie Cha is thrilled with the growth in business he is experiencing at Kara Coffee and Store.

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When we set up Channel Magazine 102 issues and almost a decade ago, one of the first people we went to see was Milford Business Association Manager Murray Hill. We were fortunate that he shared our vision for highlighting all the positive things happening in the community, and as a result the association has been a strong supporter of the magazine. We have also witnessed the passion that Murray has for the area. It is an area where he has lived and worked in for many years, and Murray has been fortunate in that he has always had a supportive Milford Business Association board.

The results of Milford Business Association’s hard work are really showing in Milford. In the current retail climate businesses do come and go, but Milford is fortunate to have a very good base, or spine. This is made up of key infrastructure entities and many rock-solid retail and service businesses. The exciting thing is that a range of good quality new businesses have also come along in recent times.

There’s a real community feel about the place. It’s not unusual to see all-hands-ondeck by community members or groups when things need to be done or organised for the town centre. Most recently, the work done by Milford Rotary is a prime example of playing a big part in bringing the street furniture back to life.

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involvement in the street furniture project. “As a result we have been liaising with Murray (Hill) to support the Milford beautification programme. For this programme, 12 members of our club have volunteered their time to clean and paint 19 benches in the Milford Village and six on Shakespeare Road.

“We also completed the planting of the large pots and containers which can be seen down the main street in Milford, and on the corners of Shakespeare, Dodson and Milford Roads. We have applied for a council grant to add more of these around the Milford area.

“I got involved as a member of our club ‘community services’ group and I am also our club delegate for the Milford Boardwalk Project, planned to be completed by 2021. Milford is my village, and I enjoy being involved in making it a great environment for all to live in. Our Milford shopping area is maturing into an exceptional shopping location providing a wide variety of outlets to meet everyone’s needs.”

Milford Rotary has 43 members who meet weekly at the Pupuke Golf Club. They also have a satellite club called Next Rotary Generation – North Shore, catering for the 30ish to 50ish age group who meet fortnightly at Smales Farm. Milford Rotary supports local schools and works on a few street collections such as Red Puppy Appeal and Heart Kids. Any locals interested in volunteering, giving back to your community and having fun can find out more information from their Facebook pages (Rotary Milford NZ or NRG North Shore) or by emailing Clive Menkin at menkin@menkin.co.nz.

The Milford spine I referred to earlier in this article is led by the Milford Centre – the mall. The owner continues to invest in the shopping centre, with stage one of the recent refurbishment now complete. This refurbishment has included beautiful new flooring, lighting, paintwork, seating and a gorgeous ‘green wall’ plant feature.

Alison Waugh and Clive Menkin are two of 12 members of Milford Rotary who have volunteered their time to clean and paint 25 benches around Milford Village and Shakespeare Road.

Our store offering has never been stronger and we eagerly anticipate the arrival of new tenants in the next six to 12 months.

Milford Centre's Kate Carey tells us that this is just the beginning. “We’re looking forward to the future of Milford Centre, along with the beautification of Milford’s township. In early 2020, we will launch stage two of the Milford Centre refurbishment, which will focus on new public amenities.

“Our store offering has never been stronger and we eagerly anticipate the arrival of new tenants in the next six to 12 months. These will be premium stores which will solidify our position as the shopping centre of choice on the North Shore.”

Kate Carey says Milford Centre will be celebrating the completion of stage one with a special event scheduled for Saturday October 19th.

Milford is also fortunate to have two great supermarkets, with New World on the main street and Countdown a key ingredient in Milford Centre. The Warehouse – another key part of the Milford Centre – also adds a great deal.

The combination of the mall with good quality Milford main street retailers, hospitality outlets and service businesses is a good one. When we set about featuring Milford for this issue, we invited a few of those business leaders to feature on our cover.

In 2018, Milford welcomed the arrival of Well Hung Butchery to the northern end of the main street. Well Hung is a gourmet butcher that specialises in premium New Zealand grass-

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Todd Treadwell is Executive Butcher at the Well Hung Butchery.

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fed and dry-aged meat. This new business is a prime example of the calibre of new stores that Milford is attracting, and the shop’s range of high-quality, great-tasting, dry-aged and fresh meats have quickly become a favourite with Shore meat lovers.

Caroline Mulholland of Well Hung explained that they chose Milford because of its amazing community. “We felt it was missing a great, old-fashioned butcher who could deliver topquality, premium New Zealand meats. People in our area are also discerning foodies so we felt offering a range of dry-aged meats would be enthusiastically embraced, which it has been.

“We enjoy getting to know our customers. We love seeing our regulars, and our staff are always happy to go above and beyond. This includes special orders or catering for a special occasion with our slow-cooked rotisserie meats and potatoes, or simply offering advice and cooking tips.”

We felt it was missing a great, old-fashioned butcher who could deliver top-quality, premium New Zealand meats. People in our area are also discerning foodies so we felt offering a range of dry-aged meats would be enthusiastically embraced, which it has been.

Stephanie King of vintage clothing store Painted Bird.

Olivia Spooner is the new owner of The Booklover in Milford Road.

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Another Milford store that has gathered a following is vintage clothing outlet Painted Bird, which opened in 2016. Owner Stephanie King’s store evolved from a passion for the ‘hard to find’ piece, bespoke styles, cuts and textiles found in premium vintage clothing from the 1940s to the 1970s. She says these styles are easily incorporated into our current looks.

“The community in Milford has been so supportive and receptive to making a change to sustainable fashion,” says Stephanie King. “I offer a free personal styling service, history and fashion all rolled up in one space, and people come to shop and share. Seeing the confidence that comes from Milford ladies choosing to wear boutique vintage is inspiring to me every day.

“The Milford culture has grown in leaps and bounds over the years. We offer so many boutique destination stores on the main street that used to only be found over the bridge.

Milford is a fabulous place for my store – offering more 'environmentally sound' businesses is an opportunity not every suburb has taken on yet.

“I love the people in Milford. I love the visits, the open mind to change, the sharing of stories on the street, the supportive fellow business owners – the people of Milford make it the most pleasurable place to come to every day to work.”

The Booklover is a destination store in Milford and has become North Shore's beloved independent bookshop. The business has been the 15-year passion of Tom Beran and Helen Drummond, who have recently sold to Olivia Spooner. They were diligent in finding a new owner who shared their passion and commitment to personal service, and was also a knowledgeable book ‘passionado’. The Booklover is known for its great selection and always locating the books you are seeking.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my first few weeks getting to know the wonderful The Booklover customers and learning the ins and outs of running an independent bookstore,” said new owner Olivia Spooner in mid-August. “Everyone has been very welcoming and supportive.

“To run a bookstore has been a long-held dream of mine as I am passionate about books, reading and encouraging creativity. My days are spent surrounded by books, talking about books and learning from books – I couldn’t ask for a better day job!

“I love that The Booklover is based in Milford as there’s a great vibe here – a ‘village within a city feel’ where there’s a strong sense of community and a laid-back, friendly atmosphere.

Thanks everyone for welcoming me into the Milford fold. Please, if I haven’t met you yet, come on in and say hi – I’ll do my best to remember your name and help with any book requests/ suggestions.”

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It’s all about community, great hospitality & shopping!

Kara Coffee and Store is just one of a number of great quality eateries that have developed in Milford in recent years. The village has a really diverse range of options for those wishing to enjoy great food or hospitality, and since opening in Milford around three years ago, Kara has developed a strong reputation for good coffee and interesting food options – good café food along with Asian fusion dishes. Their dumpling soup is a favourite of mine.

Jamie Cha of Kara says the business has been growing every year. He sold a café in another part of the city and came to Milford’s main street as he believed it was a busy area with lots of foot traffic…and he hasn’t been disappointed. “We are usually a bit slower in the winter period but we have been just as busy right through this year, which is very pleasing.

We are really enjoying Milford and love the people. They’re very friendly and supportive of our business.”

Travel is also a sector that Milford has well and truly covered. Shore people love to travel and have some great options at Milford to take care of all their requirements. Mary Buckley’s helloworld is a prominent player in Milford, and her business goes from strength to strength.

As well as the Milford store on the corner of Milford and Kitchener Roads, Mary now has three other helloworld stores, in Browns Bay, Henderson and Ponsonby. Mary and her husband Jason have owned helloworld Travel Milford for four years and they live locally just up the road in Mairangi Bay.

Milford has a warm community beach-side feel. The locals are friendly and supportive of local businesses and community activities.

We are so lucky that Milford is such a lovely location for outdoor activities, having the beach and Lake Pupuke on our doorstep.

“We love being in the heart of Milford at our prominent location,” explained Mary Buckley.

“We enjoy being a store that locals and visitors can pop in for a chat or book their dream holiday. We feel Milford is a destination on the North Shore, with a lovely range of boutique stores and delicious eateries. Our business also fits well in Milford, with many locals being frequent travellers and positioned to enjoy regular holidays as part of their lifestyle.

“Milford has a warm community beach-side feel. The locals are friendly and supportive of local businesses and community activities. We are so lucky that Milford is such a lovely location for outdoor activities, having the beach and Lake Pupuke on our doorstep.”

So, there it is folks - Milford…our premium shopping village. There’s always something happening and the next few months are no different. There’s a $4000 travel prize up for grabs in September and October, thanks to helloworld; Milford Centre’s special celebration of the completion of stage one on Saturday, October 19; the Milford Pirate and Heritage Day on Saturday, November 9; and the hugely popular Christmas By The Lake show in the run-up to Christmas. If you haven’t been to Milford recently, it’s probably time to take a look! www.milfordshops.co.nz

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Milford is home to more than 180 businesses.

This includes 75 fashion, retail and beauty businesses; 40 bars, cafe's and eateries; more than 60 service businesses.

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So what's

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

The FUN begins Hello folks! Well, winter is almost over and hopefully we get better weather this month. After being busy on the environment in Milford, now is the fun time of the year when we do our promotions and events.

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First up is our fantastic travel promotion, where you could be the lucky winner of our $4000 travel prize, thanks to our great sponsors, helloworld Travel Milford. This runs from September 4th through to Sunday October 13th at participating Milford businesses.

Any time you spend more than $20 in any of these businesses you are entitled to an entry. Again we will have two entry options:

For the adults we have a heritage theme and will be showcasing Milford’s heritage during the period 1926 to 1950s when the Pirate Ship Dance Hall was all the rage.

We’re inviting you to dress in clothing of the period and will have prizes for best dressed male, female and family. Plus for two weeks prior we will showcase old pictures of Milford in a pop-up shop.

We’ll have a dance hall for those of you who want to partake and will be showcasing food from the era at our eateries.

Follow what’s happening on our Facebook page – milfordshops, or website www.milfordshops.co.nz or by joining our newsletter via the website to keep up-to-date with everything that’s going to be happening on the day. IT’S GOING TO BE HUGE!

SIMPLY SPEND $20 OR MORE • The paper entry forms you fill in • Cards with a code to enter online.

You may enter as many times as you like – if you enter online make sure you have your docket as proof of purchase. at any participating Milford Business to enter

Promo commences Wednesday 4th September 2019. Closes Sunday 13th October 2019.

Winners will be notified by phone/email. Terms & Conditions apply.

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Celebrating Milford’s Heritage - Sat 9th November An old favourite with a new twist. We are R D P I R AT E working with Seven O D LF Events, the team behind our extremely popular and successful Christmas by the Lake.

Together we have come up with some new ideas for this event.

For the kids, we still Saturday 9th November have the ever popular 10.00am - 4.00pm Pirate Day, with our bouncy castle, face FB painting and pictures in the pirate cut-outs, Check out our ‘milfordshops’ page & milfordshops.co.nz for more details. plus this year we are adding a Treasure Hunt with lots of loot to be found!

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An event that is now part of the fabric of our community. Look out for details on our Facebook page, website and in our awesome newsletter.

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Wow! Isn’t the Milford Centre looking great after the revamp! To celebrate, during the month of September look out for all the new season's fashion tends in their spring lookbook.

Murray See you in Milford

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SIMPLY SPEND $20 OR MORE at any participating Milford Business to enter

Promo commences Wednesday 4th September 2019. Closes Sunday 13th October 2019.

Winners will be notified by phone/email. Terms & Conditions apply.

The Milford Business Association appreciates the support of:

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NEW SEASON, NEW WARDROBE Treat yourself at Milford Shopping Centre. Shop the Spring/Summer Collections out now.

VIEW OUR LOOKBOOK online at milfordcentre.co.nz

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TRAVEL: WITH HELLOWORLD TRAVEL MILFORD

Now is the time to catch 2020 Europe deals September through to November are the best months to plan your 2020 European Holiday.

The airlines release their Earlybird Europe airfare specials. Cruise and tour companies offer numerous early booking deals. A Europe holiday takes planning, so to help you make the right decisions, we are hosting Mary Buckley our FREE Discover Europe Travel Show on Owner/Director 12th September, so come along to plan your Europe travels. Details in the advert below.

Cruising: The two most popular options for cruising in Europe are river and ocean cruises. River cruising is growing in popularity with the cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest (or vice versa) definitely one to tick off the bucket list. Of course, cruising any part of the Mediterranean is a convenient and cost-effective way to visit multiple European sights. A cruise destination that is on the rise is Scandinavia and Russia where you will be rewarded with some spectacular sights.

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Coach Touring: Connect with new people and places by travelling through Europe on an overland coach tour. This allows travellers to efficiently visit a high number of countries and is a very cost-effective method of travel. Meet like-minded travellers and soak up the knowledge of a tour guide.

Finance Options: At helloworld Travel we’re delighted to be able to provide our customers with flexibility when booking and paying for travel: • American Express Reward Points – you can use Membership Rewards points to pay for any travel including international flights, land and cruise packages, accommodation, car hire, taxes and even travel insurance.

• GEM Visa and Q Card – up to 15 months interest free and no payments offer available.

• Fly Buys – You can earn and spend Fly Buys points Welcome Janette: We are pleased to announce the arrival of our new experienced travel professional, Janette Holder. Janette has been selling international travel at a nearby North Shore location for the past three years and we welcome her to our team. Janette has worked in the travel industry for over 30 years with a background that comprises airlines, wholesale, corporate and specialist areas such as ski holidays around the world. helloworld Travel Milford, corner Kitchener Road & Milford Road www.helloworld.co.nz/milford

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BOOK REVIEWS: WITH THE BOOKLOVER, MILFORD

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Kitty Hawke, the last inhabitant of a dying island sinking into the wind-lashed Chesapeake Bay, has resigned herself to annihilation...

Until one night her granddaughter blows ashore in the midst of a storm, desperate, begging for sanctuary. For years, Kitty has kept to herself – with only the company of her wolf-dog Girl – unconcerned by the world outside, or perhaps avoiding its worst excesses. But blood cannot be turned away in times like these. And when trouble comes following her granddaughter, no one is more surprised than Kitty to find she will fight to save her as fiercely as her name suggests... A richly imagined and mythic parable of home and kin, by the acclaimed author of the multi-award-winner Salt Creek.

THE DUTCH HOUSE – by Ann Patchett Coming 24 September Told with Ann Patchett’s inimitable blend of humour, rage and heartbreak, a story of a paradise lost – of the powerful bonds of place and time that magnetise and repel us for our whole lives.

Ian McKellen: The Biography Garry O’Connor $38

Few actors achieve in their lifetime what Sir Ian McKellen has: a repertoire of vast commercial success coupled with critically acclaimed and authoritative Shakespearean roles. Many of us know of McKellen through his depiction of the wizard Gandalf Grey in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy and its prequel The Hobbit trilogy. Garry O’Connor’s definitive biography reveals the man behind McKellen the actor. The inside story of the person himself: a constantly developing drama and a work in progress. Yet O’Connor pulls no punches: some of his revelations may be controversial to his fans, even explosive, given McKellen’s constant ability to shock and surprise. This is an unflinching, yet deeply intimate and affectionate, biography that, like McKellen himself, will stand the test of time as a rounded and complete portrait of one of the most unusual geniuses of our times.

In this brilliant sequel to her literary classic The Handmaid’s Tale, internationally acclaimed author Margaret Atwood answers the questions that have tantalised readers for decades. When the van door slammed on Offred’s future at the end of The Handmaid’s Tale, we had no way of telling what lay ahead. With The Testaments, the wait is over. Margaret picks up the story 15 years after Offred stepped into the unknown, with the explosive testaments of three female narrators from Gilead. “Dear Readers: Everything you’ve ever asked me about Gilead and its inner workings is the inspiration for this book. Well, almost everything! The other inspiration is the world we’ve been living in…” states Margaret Atwood.

Lost in the Spanish Quarter Heddi Goodrich $33

Told with the intimacy and ferocity of Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan Novels and set in the passionate, intense and crumbling neighbourhood known as the Spanish Quarter of Naples, this is the tale of two students searching for love and belonging in the city they so desperately want to call home. Several years after leaving Naples, Heddi receives an email from Pietro, her first love, admitting that he was wrong. Immediately Heddi is transported back to her college days in that heartbreakingly beautiful city. For her tribe of university friends, Naples was the first taste of freedom and an escape from their familial obligations.

For all of them Naples is a place that they’ll never forget: the setting of their unrestrained youth. In this poignant, atmospheric coming-of-age tale of first love – of a place, of a person – languages and cultures collide, while dreams soar and crash in spectacular ways.

The Anarchy: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company William Dalrymple $33 This is the story of how the East India Company took over large swaths of Asia, and the devastating results of the corporation running a country. In August 1765, the East India Company defeated the young Mughal emperor in India and set up a government run by English traders who collected taxes through means of a private army. The creation of this new government marked the moment that the East India Company ceased to be a conventional company and became something much more unusual: an international corporation transformed into an aggressive colonial power. Over the course of the next 47 years, the company’s reach grew until almost all of India south of Delhi was effectively ruled from a boardroom in the city of London. Using previously untapped sources, acclaimed historian William Dalrymple tells the story of the East India Company as it has never been told before and provides a portrait of the devastating results from the abuse of corporate power.

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NORTH SHORE HISTORY: WITH DAVID VERRAN

Short story writer Greville Texidor (1902-1964) and the North Shore Prison in England before arriving in The North Shore continues to abound Auckland with Werner and Cristina on with literary people. Back in April 2002 9 May 1940 on the ‘Rangitata’. Her the North Shore City Council published mother had already arrived in Auckland.

‘North Shore literary walks’, written The family first lived in Paparoa, and researched by Graeme Lay, which Northland, before coming to the North included themed heritage trails through Shore in September 1940, where Stanley Bay, Devonport, Takapuna Greville’s mother had bought a house and Castor Bay. Many of those literary in Milford. Takapuna’s Leonard Gower people featuring in the heritage trails (1898-1995) and Gladys Ethel (1900have had biographies written about 1989, nee Nicholl) Salter were great them and one of the latest is short story supporters. The Salters ran a grocery writer Greville Texidor. shop on Lake Road in Takapuna, The biography is entitled ‘All the half way between Park and Sanders juicy pastures; Greville Texidor and Avenues, while Len also worked as a New Zealand’ and is written by Margot carpenter and schooled Werner in that Schwass (published by Victoria University trade. On 8 July 1946, Werner took Press). Greville lived with her German T6353, courtesy of Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections. Greville Texidor is sitting in the middle out a building permit to build a further husband, Werner Otto Droescher (1911dwelling on Edith’s property at Stanley 1978), their daughter Cristina and Greville’s of the photograph. She is with Maurice and Barbara Duggan at Red Beach, Whangaparaoa Avenue. mother Editha Greville Foster (1866-1953, Greville came to public notice for her nee Prideaux) at 1 Stanley Avenue on the corner with East Coast Road, near Sherriff’s Hill, in the 1940s. Later, contribution to the first issue of ‘New Zealand new writing’, which was published by Kiwi Books in December 1942. Many writers and a caravan was added to the property and writers such as John artists gathered at their home and her biographer Schwass devotes Reece Cole lived there. a whole chapter entitled ‘In the leper colony’ to Greville’s Milford Born Margaret Greville Foster in Wolverhampton, England, years. on 18 January 1902, her father, a barrister, committed suicide in Greville left for Australia in mid-1948 and never returned to New 1919. In the 1920s, she lived in London, Europe and in the United Zealand. Her mother and her daughter remained in New Zealand for States performing as a dancer in a chorus line and starring in films, amongst other things. As an artist’s model, she had been painted by a time and Werner returned later, where he died in 1978.

While the physical ‘North Shore’ wasn’t Greville’s muse, certainly such painters as Augustus John. In the 1930s she lived in Spain at the literary people whom she and Werner lived near and socialised the time of the civil war, the latter having a searing influence on her for the rest of her life. She had a very short marriage in the 1920s to with, particularly Frank Sargeson and Maurice Duggan, both stimulated her writing and were influenced by her. However, when a ‘Mr Wilson’ before marrying Manuel or Manolo Texidor in Spain, she left New Zealand, that stimulating environment eluded her and and she later married for a third time. her New Zealand written material is her main literary output. Greville When she returned to Britain, she and third husband Werner committed suicide in Australia in 1964. were both imprisoned. He was regarded as an enemy alien in the early period of the Second World War and despite her being born in Britain she was also imprisoned. Greville served time in Holloway By David Verran

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MEET THE EXPERTS

MILFORD: MEET THE EXPERTS

Introducing our Milford Experts: Alex Kayser of Milford Print, Mary Buckley of helloworld Travel and Jordan and Brooke of Harcourts.

Alex, what printing services do you offer?

Good question, because I used to be the photo shop in Milford, and specialised in a wide range of creative printing services as well as developing photos.

I have a passion for photography and Alex Kayser have worked with photos in Photoshop for 25 years now. This developed (no pun intended) into my main creative outlet, which is restoring, editing or enhancing photos, and then creating gallery-quality prints. I enjoy using a range of media, including photo papers, cotton art papers and canvas. So, in 2016 I decided to focus (another unintended pun) on this side of my business, and moved into a smaller studio at 162 Kitchener Road, behind café La Tropezienne. I also specialise in framing, and all types of passport photos.

Mary, what sort of travel can we do that minimises carbon footprint?

With growth in the travel, tour and cruise industry globally, the industry as a whole has a focus on minimising the carbon Mary and environmental footprint caused by Buckley travellers. Air New Zealand has a FlyNeutral programme where travellers can offset their carbon emissions to support native New Zealand forest restoration projects. The leading tour companies we book at helloworld Travel support the communities they visit, protect the local wildlife and run sustainability projects. The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) that regulates the cruise industry has a strong interest in protecting the ocean, with a 40% projected reduction of carbon emissions by 2030, ongoing recycling activities and not releasing untreated wastewater into the ocean.

Jordan + Brooke, tell us about the Building Hope Project for CureKids.

The Building Hope project is led by Landmark Homes North Shore franchisees Debbie and Paul Brett. They have Jordan + Brooke generously undertaken the build of an incredible 272 sqm, four-bedroom home located in Hobsonville, which will be auctioned off for CureKids on Red Nose Day. Landmark Homes will not make any profit from the build, and the generosity of suppliers has enabled considerable cost savings along the way. Team Jordan + Brooke are proudly marketing the beautiful home at 37 Kano Way. For further details about the home, visit www.37KanoWay.com or drop one of us a line. We’d love your help to get the word out there too – so if you know any families looking for an absolutely stunning new home, be sure pass it on to them – as not only is it a spectacular property, but with all proceeds going to CureKids, it really is an excellent cause.

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DEVONPORT NEWS

Toni van Tonder

News from Devonport's Business Improvement District Manager, Toni van Tonder

Devonport Community News for this month Maria Teape, Devonport Community Coordinator, Devonport Peninsula Trust

Devonport News

Devonport buzzing with activity in September

The great thing about writing a monthly column is that it makes winter race by… three magazines later and we’re out the other end and launching wildly into Spring.

The nights are already getting just that little bit longer, the mornings a little brighter and it makes the dog walks down Cheltenham beach or along King Edward Parade that little bit more appealing.

There’s always plenty happening in Devonport and you can check out a full list of upcoming events by visiting www.devonport.co.nz. This month you’ll definitely need to put Friday 20th into your diaries…

Currently the village is getting a nice little spruce up, with Auckland Council’s maintenance team replanting the flower beds for spring in bright floral design…

On the third Friday of September Devonport’s businesses and community groups are once again banding together (we do it pretty well here) to participate in International PARK(ing) Day. If you find your way into Devonport Village you’ll discover carparks commandeered and redesigned for public use rather than a single-occupancy motor-vehicle. The event, which is a part of Auckland’s Festival of Architecture, is a playful and engaging way to start a conversation around urban design, transport and community.

Currently the village is getting a nice little spruce-up, with Auckland Council’s maintenance team replanting the flower beds for spring in bright floral design, and the subterranean toilets in Windsor Reserve are getting a full make-over inside.

We expect the old blue playground to soon be removed and construction will begin on a fantastic new playground modelled on the Bean Rock lighthouse. Around it will be a range of nauticalinspired play opportunities that are designed to blend well with the existing trees. It’s going to be a real destination playground and will mean more people can enjoy long balmy evenings eating fish and chips by the sea, while the kids can just go wild.

This month I’d like to welcome a new busineses to our association, NZ Sidecar Tours (www.nzsidecartours.com). This new tourism venture offers boutique experiences designed to sweep up to three guests off their feet in order to discover some of our best kept secrets. Could be just the ticket for Father’s Day… - Until next time, Toni.

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Takapuna Grammar School PTA invites you to join them on Saturday 7th September for the ever-popular annual Comedy Night in the School Hall, starring Paul Ego, Lana Walters and Brendhan Lovegrove. Tickets are $30 each or $200 for a table of eight and can be purchased via the school website: https://takapuna.school.nz/cart/. This is a great night of entertainment and a highlight of the PTA's fundraising efforts for the school community. Bring a plate of nibbles to share with your table and cash/card for the bar. Please note it's an R18 event. Doors open 7:30pm.

The good times continue on Saturday 14th September with Narrow Neck Playcentre’s Annual Quiz Night: 7-9pm at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Church St, Devonport – all are welcome. There will be a cash bar, live raffles and prizes during the event. Get in quick to arrange a table or secure your ticket! $25 per person which includes a beer/wine on arrival and a light supper. Contact cindy.schroder@gmail.com for more info.

…local government elections are coming up. Do you know who is standing for your Local Board and Council?

A slight change of pace now – local government elections are coming up. Do you know who is standing for your Local Board and Council? You can have a chance to ‘meet the candidates’ at Devonport Community House on Thursday 19th September.

Doors open at 6:45pm for a 7pm sharp start. Please feel free to bring a written question and leave it in the box at the door on arrival. Candidates will be given time to introduce themselves and state why they are standing. The meeting will be moderated by Lynn Lawton.

Devonport businesses and organisations are once again taking part in International PARKing Day on Friday 20th September.

Carparks around the town centre will be repurposed for the day with an eclectic range of pop-up activities including a skateboard half pipe, camp site and more! Devonport Peninsula Trust will be there with a preschool play zone in the library area from 10am12pm.

You are invited to help Devonport Community House celebrate its 40th anniversary! On Friday 20th September, 6pm-9pm, pop into the House for a drink, nibbles and a piece of birthday cake.

There will be a showcase of the different activities available at the House including performances from the ukulele, karate, tai chi and salsa groups.

For more community news about what’s happening in Devonport each month, sign up to our monthly community e-newsletter at www.devonportpeninsulatrust.nz.

Ngā mihi nui, Maria

THE OLD POST OFFICE, DEVONPORT

French Garden Café is a must in September The French cafe that has very quickly picked up a good following at The Old Devonport Post Office in Devonport is about to undergo some major changes and a slight name change – to the French Garden Café.

They have become known for great coffee and French treats and baguettes. The menu is being significantly increased to include Quiche (Lorraine and Vegetarian), Scones, French biscuits, superb Sausage Rolls, French Onion Soups and more.

Their baguettes are one of Devonport’s best kept secrets. They are authentic French made, par baked, snap frozen and then jetted to Devonport where they are fresh baked every day and are now available to purchase. Ooh la la, they are delicious!

Get into the French Garden Café during September to taste the difference!

You’ll find all these businesses in The Old Devonport Post Office: MAKOTO SUSHI & DONBURI

Best Japanese food in Devonport All the favourites, including – Teriyaki Chicken Donburi; Spicy Chicken Donburi; Chicken Katsu Donburi; Karaage Chicken Donburi; Makoto Miso Ramen; Prawn Yaki Soba; Teriyaki Bulgogi Beef Donburi; Sashimi Donburi; Egg Chicken Katsu Donburi; Prawn & Pork Gyoja Open until 8pm – Phone 446 6645

CLEAN GREEN COMPUTER

French Garden Cafe at The Old Devonport Post Office, 10 Victoria Road, Open 7 Days.

Sensational September Soap Sale in So French Home So French Home is the homewares store at The Old Devonport Post Office that stocks a wide range of authentic home and personal products.

At So French Home there are also lots of French home products as well as perfumes and fragrances, room fragrances, Lavender, French milled soaps and essential oils as well as items such as hats and bags.

Amazing French Urns are a real specialty. These Urns have been authentically made in a small village in Provence since the 1400s. They are featured in Versailles and many other palace’s and castle’s in France.

There is also still a good range of French Le Panier bags with most made from Raffia. These are also hard wearing bags. These are all French bags, of which So French Home have a huge collection, including beach bags, market and shopping bags, kids bags and fashion bags.

So French Home also has a great range of exquisite Italian Glass Home Diffusers that are made in Milan. They provide a refill service for them as well.

There are great deals on soaps this month. These are Authentic French triple-milled and all natural plant based soaps in a wide range of beautiful fragrances. Once you try them you will not want to go back to liquid soaps let alone considering all of the plastics that go into liquid soaps.

These Soaps were $9.90. During September they are now $7.50, or two for $13.00 or three for $16.50 So French Home at The Old Devonport Post Office, 10 Victoria Road, Open 7 Days.

Or buy online at www.sofrenchhome.co.nz

Massive Soap Sale!

Authentic French triple-milled and all natural plant based soaps in a wide range of beautiful fragrances. Once you try them you will not want to go back to liquid soaps!

Were $9.90. Now $7.50 2 for $13.00 or 3 for $16.50

Computer and Laptop Sales, Repair and Upgrades for both Apple Mac and Windows.

Refurbished x-lease high end Windows and Apple systems; Offering a full range of computer repairs and preventative maintenance including the following services – data recovery, system repair and upgrades, virus removal, refurbished apple and windows computers data integration, home wi-fi and streaming solutions and computer speedups. Fast and affordable on-site or off-site computer repair for all your computer needs.

Phone 021 622815 or 0800 622 815 or visit www.cgc.co.nz

MAIN STREET BARBERS Cutting bar for men, women and children.

Loyalty cards with 5th haircut free.

All Uppercut products now $20 (Normally $25) Visit us on Facebook: mainstreetbarbersdevonport Open 7.30 to 4pm.

Phone Jude on 4450523

DEVONPORT LAW

We are a boutique legal practice offering a full range of services to our clients. Whether buying or selling a property, making a will, resolving commercial or family issues or setting up trusts, we will work with you to support you through this process.

Contact us on (09) 445-3105 or email enquiries@devlaw.nz

HONEY BEAUTY SALON

Honey beauty salon, pampering your beauty destination women beauty Nail Hair Beauty since 2010.

We offer high quality services. Our staff provide a pleasant and comfortable environment for our clients. We cover most aspects of beauty. We transform women into glamorous beauty.

Visit www.honeybeautysalon.co.nz for all the services we provide or call us for appointments on 09 445 9678.

During September – while stocks last!

Online and in store at…

SO FRENCH HOME Shop 2, Old Post Office, 10 Victoria Road, Devonport www.sofrenchhome.co.nz

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GOLF AT WAITEMATA GOLF CLUB

Brad Shilton working with the young golfers at Waitemata Golf Club.

Starting New At Golf

Introducing… SNAGs on a Friday afternoon at Waitemata Golf Club

I am a firm believer that Golf is a great game for kids. The life and general skills gained by playing the game of golf are hugely valuable right through life. It is heart-warming that our local golf club – the Waitemata Golf Club in Devonport – is placing a strong emphasis on bringing through our golfers of tomorrow.

Waitemata’s head coach Brad Shilton is the guy leading the programme to get youngsters playing the game. He and his team are coaching tomorrow’s golfers, the youngsters who are just taking up the game. Brad, a NZPGA professional since 2012, joined the Devonport-based club a little over a year ago after playing elite level golf for more than 20 years. He represented New Zealand as an amateur before turning professional. For 13 years he played as a ‘pro’ on the Australasian and One Asia Tours, competing in events throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

He won titles on the Australasian Tour, was third in a European Tour event, had two wins on the Charles Tour and numerous proam wins in both New Zealand and Australia.

These sessions are all about fun… The first half an hour involves games and movement skills – running, skipping and rotations etc.

The second half an hour we use plastic golf sets so we can get the kids learning the basics of the game.

Every Friday Brad leads two hours of fun for young budding golfers at the club from 3.30pm. The first hour is for the real beginners. This group is called the SNAGs – Starting New At Golf. The second hour is for youngsters that are a little more advanced. There is usually a total of around 30-40 young golfers across the two hours. They start from as young as five and six-

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years-old, with many in the eight to 12-year-old bracket. The programme covers those aged five to 15 years old.

“These sessions are all about fun,” explained Brad Shilton when talking about the structure of the Friday afternoon sessions. “The first half an hour involves games and movement skills – running, skipping and rotations etc.

The second half an hour we use plastic golf sets so we can get the kids learning the basics of the game. For the real beginners that is usually enough for the day. The slightly more advanced young golfers then stay or come in for the next hour. For the first half of the second part we use proper golf gear for drills on the putting green and to hit balls on the driving range. The final 30 minutes of the two-hour Friday coaching clinic involves actually playing some holes on the course.

“The youngsters can join in to what they want to do. Some do the whole two hours. Some skip the early parts and come later. It is very satisfying seeing the improvements being made and the enjoyment. Friends are made as well.

“My aim is to get a competition going for our young golfers on a Sunday when the weather improves. This will include a warm-up, then play a few holes, maybe starting with an Ambrose (teams) competition. We are keen to also have events that involve the parents as well as the kids, to make it a real family affair."

The club has around 60 junior members, with 30 to 40 of these attending coaching regularly.

In addition to these Friday sessions, Brad has also been conducting ‘Have A Go’ Golf Days at local schools as part of a New Zealand Golf initiative. These fun events have been conducted recently at Stanley Bay, Belmont Primary and Vauxhall Schools.

If you are keen to get your youngster off the screen/device for a few hours on a Friday afternoon and into the healthy game of golf, then Brad Shilton and the Waitemata Golf Club have got the answer. It’s called SNAGs, and it happens every week. Contact Brad Shilton at the club, or just bring your youngsters along from 3pm on a Friday to have a go.

Waitemata Golf Club, 15 Derby Street, Devonport.

Phone 09 445 8716 email: admin@waitematagolf.co.nz Visit: www.waitematagolf.co.nz

BUILDING & HOME MAINTENANCE WITH QPC BUILD GROUP

Making the most of your outdoor entertainment area As we are nearing the end of winter, and spring evenings are not too far away, now is the time to start thinking about your outdoor entertainment areas. Louvred roofs are a great way to get covered space while not restricting natural light into your home.

QPC Build Group specialises in crafting personalised homes. It doesn’t have to be hard to explore the options you have available – whether it is a new home, renovation or reclad. We work with your budget from the start to come up with a solution to meet your requirements. QPC work with a range of architects and designers, and have carried out hundreds of projects together to create successful outcomes. That is why we also like to recommend and partner with suppliers that can offer a product or finish for a home that is custom made to suit a specific vision or requirement a client has.

We work with your budget from the start to come up with a solution to meet your requirements.

We have a longstanding business relationship with Louvres By Design, a local North Shore family-owned manufacturer of custom made louvres. Louvres By Design proudly manufactures and installs superior louvres in a vast range of customised finishes and can offer our customers a complete solution. They specialise in louvre roofs but also offer gates and fencing, ventilation, privacy screens/sun protection, lighting and heating, allowing you to make the most of your outdoor entertainment areas for most of the year.

If you're thinking about a new home, renovating, recladding or extending your indoor/outdoor living, get in touch with us today for a no obligations chat.

For more examples of the work that QPC Build Group and Louvres By Design have done together check out our website www.qpcbuilders.co.nz. Or for more information about Louvres By Design visit www.louvresbydesign.co.nz.

Above and right are photos of some of our recent collaborations.

2019 House of the Year Gold Winnner $750,000 – $1 Million

for a no obligation chat, give us a call on 0800 772 266 or for MORE examples of OUR WORK check out our website www.qpcbuilders.co.nz www.channelmag.co.nz Issue 102 - September 2019

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ARTS NEWS: MAIRANGI ARTS CENTRE

Mairangi Arts Centre

- proud to host the 6th Hibiscus and Bays Art Awards The Hibiscus and Bays Art Awards is an annual national art competition, which alternates between Mairangi Arts Centre and Estuary Arts Centre, sponsored by Auckland Council’s Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

Artists from all corners of the country, working in a wide variety of media, submit their work to be considered for display. From these selected works, the exhibition judge chooses the award winners. This year’s judge is Zoe Black, Maukuuku Community Development Coordinator at Objectspace Art Gallery.

Zoe holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Arts Management degree, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching as well has having extensive experience in the arts industry.

Artists vie for a range of award prizes including three Outstanding Artist Awards of $1000…

Artists vie for a range of award prizes including three Outstanding Artist Awards of $1000 with the opportunity to exhibit at Mairangi Arts Centre in 2020. Other prizes include Gordon Harris Albany and Factory Frames product vouchers and an under-21 Youth Award for budding artists, sponsored by Harcourts Cooper & Co in Mairangi Bay. This selected exhibition is a great opportunity to see a diverse range of amazing talent and creativity, with all artworks available for purchase. Come along to be inspired and have your say as to what you think is the highlight of the show for the People’s Choice Award. The exhibition is on display until 16 October.

Mairangi Arts Centre is pleased to host the 6th Hibiscus and Bays Art Awards 2019. The aim of the awards exhibition is to celebrate and foster artistic and creative talent in New Zealand.

Exhibitors have been selected by a panel of respected arts professionals. A range of mediums will be showcased.

On view: 21 Sept - 16 Oct 2019 Opening & Awards Ceremony | Saturday 21 Sept, 2pm

Mairangi Arts Centre | 20 Hastings Rd | Mairangi Bay | Auckland | T 09 478 2237 | www.mairangiarts.co.nz | @mairangiarts

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ARTS NEWS: NORTHART

Northart in September We have another very busy month planned for Northart with lots of great art to look at, think about and enjoy!

Come Monday 9th September we open seven new exhibitions: painting, bronze sculpture, thangka (paintings on cotton and silk applique), frottage, video and object art. Subjects as diverse as landscape, still life, kauri dieback, re-generation and religious iconography all feature.

Conservation Week falls in September, and preservation, conservation and regeneration is a strong theme of several of the exhibitions.

Greg Piper’s exhibition, ‘Nature’s Voice’, highlights the fragility and beauty of our environment. “Living close to Kauri Glen in Northcote,” he comments,“I have seen areas of this reserve closed to the public due to Kauri dieback. I have used naturalistic depictions [in bronze] of piwakawaka and pekapeka, suggesting that they are the guardian spirits (kaitiaki) of our mammals and birds. Māori tradition has these creatures as diurnal and nocturnal messengers operating between seen and unseen worlds. The fantails and bats appear as harbingers, heralding calamity over the environmental space that really belongs to them. They are truncated and fixed to the wall as if coming out of ‘thin spaces’ – a Celtic concept of the close proximity of terrestrial and invisible existence. These native creature spirits bring a timeless past of knowing with them, and also suggest the sovereignty of nature by their golden crowns.”

Sonja Drake’s works also point to the fragility of nature.

Her paintings “focus on the earth in moments of transition and transformation, seeking to reveal the precarious line that divides creation and destruction. While observing the complexity of the natural world [she] reflects on the interrelatedness of everything in the environment – all energy and matter, and the tenuous and delicate balance of life.”

Earlier this year, Laura Donkers was 'artist in residence' at the Kaipatiki Project. ‘Re-generate’ was filmed during a a community restoration day carried out as part of the Awataha Greenway Project, at Kaka Reserve (Jessie Tonar Scout Reserve) on Kaka Street, Northcote, in May 2019.

She also presents ten frottage works, made using pastel, charcoal and graphite in a rubbing motion on thin paper, laid against the last native trees in the Okuti Valley Reserve, Banks Peninsular, South Island during a visit in 2016.

By contrast, Devonport artist James Davidson’s work is landscape-based and centred on his daily walks with his dog. He comments, “Sometimes on the walk I think about the cosmos, humanity and the origin of morality. Other times we just walk. Also, I have heard that dogs think in smell pictures, and I think about this too. I wonder what they look like. Then we go home and I try out different colours.”

These shows and more are on display at Northart from 9th September through to the 25th.

Opening a few days later is ‘Singing to the Dead’, a group exhibition that acknowledges and celebrates ideas, events, artists

Greg Piper, ‘Pekapeka’, bronze.

James Davidson, ‘The Path 1', 510 x 610, acrylic on canvas.

John Nicol, 2019, ‘Still Life’ Acrylic on plywood with varnish, 2019.

Laura Donkers 2019, Still from ‘Re-generate’.

Sonja Drake, 2019, ‘New Formed Land, Waimangu’, Oil on board.

and people from the past that are pivotal to the invited artists. A drawing show by John Oxborough and cibachromes from the ’80s by Warwick Brown open at the same time.

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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ARTS NEWS: LAKE HOUSE ARTS

Let your kid get creative!

It’s amazing how quickly the school holidays come around. If you need to find a way to keep your kids entertained, Lake House Arts has a fun-filled holiday programme ready for you.

Last school holidays were a celebration of Matariki, with the students making clay tikis, korowai cloaks and even learning traditional Māori carving. For the October school holidays, Lake House Arts has a bigger variety of classes on offer than ever before! You can enrol the kids in cupcake decorating, cartoon illustration, or hands-on craft classes, or even let them build imaginary worlds in VR (virtual reality). Why not take advantage of the special 5-for-4 offer so your kids can have a go in a few creative classes at a special rate.

Many of the tutors of the Lake House Arts youth courses have a teaching qualification or experience of working in schools. The kids’ art classes are designed to be educational while still being a fun environment for children and teens to learn and develop their talent.

All the teachers are practising artists with a wealth of experience in the discipline they teach. Lake House Arts offers a wide range of classes with different tutors and mediums. All materials are provided and your child will be cared for until you pick them up 3pm.

You can enrol the kids into cupcake decorating, cartoon illustration, hands-on craft classes, or even let them build imaginary worlds in VR… As well as the school holiday programme, Lake House Arts also offers a number of after-school and weekend art classes and clubs for kids and teenagers from 5 to 18 years old. Term 4 starts on 21st October with the new drawing class Making Your Mark. The always popular drawing and cartooning class, tutored by former Disney illustrator Dean Trembath, is back on Wednesdays. If you have a child or teen who’s interested in art and technology, then the Saturday VR club would let them explore both. The club focuses on various virtual reality activities – primarily using Tilt Brush on our HTC Vive equipment. Lake House Arts is also running fun craft classes such as clay modelling, Create Zone and lots more. All details can be found on the website.

School holiday programme runs from 30 September - 11 October Term 4 Starts 21 October www.lakehousearts.org.nz 09 486 4877

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Learn from a master: welcome Shane Gallagher to Lake House Arts Shane Gallagher is an award-winning ceramic artist and experienced teacher, and Lake House Arts is delighted to introduce him as its newest tutor. Shane will join Lake House in Term 4 to teach clay wheel throwing classes for adults. You can frequently find Shane’s artwork in group and solo shows and he was also a finalist in the Portage Ceramic Awards. We took a moment to sit down with Shane to ask him a few questions about his creative practice and what he’s like as a teacher: Channel Magazine: What do you enjoy about working on a wheel?

Shane Gallagher: Good question. Well, the first thing that comes to mind is the pleasure in centring clay. This can be a challenging exercise but feels great when you centre, say 20kg, on the wheel.

I also really enjoy the sensation of clay on the hands – it is such an enjoyable medium to work with. Clay has an amazing ability to be formed into an endless variety of shapes.

CM: Where have you tutored before?

SG: Onslow College Wellington, Wellington Potters’ Association, Auckland Studio Potters (weekend workshop) and Studio One Ponsonby.

CM: What do you find rewarding about teaching?

SG: It may sound selfish, but teaching has inspired me in my own work. I also enjoy sharing the students’ excitement, challenge and satisfaction in working with clay and developing skills.

CM: What skills will students learn in your class?

SG: In this class students will learn how to wedge, centre and throw clay. Once the pots have dried, they will learn how to glaze and their work will be fired in a kiln.

CM: What creative plans do you have for the future?

SG: At the moment I’m enjoying the balance of working in my studio, exhibiting and teaching. Next year the plan is for a solo show in an Auckland gallery.

Term 4 starts at Lake House Arts on 21 October with a range of creative classes for adults.

Shane will be joined by a team of experienced tutors teaching classes in life drawing, watercolour painting, portraiture, wood carving as well as much more.

Moon Bowl.

…why not enter the 2019 Riley Consultants Members’ Merit awards?

It’s a great opportunity to exhibit work…

If you’re already a confident artist why not enter the 2019 Riley Consultants Members’ Merit awards? It’s a great opportunity to exhibit work in a group exhibition and there are also two cash prizes of $1,000 plus additional awards to be won. Any visual artists are welcome to enter as long as they are a paid-up Lake House Arts member. More information can be found on the Lake House Arts website.

Lake House Arts newest tutor, award-winning ceramic artist Shane Gallagher

Term 4 Starts 21 October www.lakehousearts.org.nz 09 486 4877

Set up your next breakfast meeting at Lake House Café FREE PARKING

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Lake House Arts, 37 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna

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CHANNEL YOUTH FEATURE

Youth travel habits on the Shore

by Jessy Thurston

The North Shore is home to amazing suburbs and facilities, but getting from place to place depends on individual travel preferences - and transport availability. There are many options available to us on the Shore, with bus services, Uber, Lime scooters, access to ferries, cars, and of course, walking between destinations. I have spent time this month talking to youth all over the Shore to understand their experiences with travel and how young people utilise transport options in their daily lives.

While I was at high school, I gained the independence to get around on my own and I had to work out how to get myself in between destinations. This was on top of finally giving mum and dad a break from being a constant taxi service! Whether it was travelling to school, sports games, friends’ houses or the library, it was up to me to get myself wherever I needed to go – providing, of course, that I was always home before it got dark!

I familiarised myself with all the bus timetables near my house, school, and my part time job so I could always be sure I’d be where I needed to be on time. I also walked a lot when I was able to, but after I left high school and as I’ve become older, most of my

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travelling is done by driving my car around as it seems that is the quickest way available. I still bus to university, as anyone who works or studies in the city knows how awful and expensive it can be to find a park there.

Sam Hadley is 19 and lives in Birkenhead. He often uses the bus services, which depart from the top of his driveway, to get to university in the city. He often uses Lime scooters in central Auckland as they are easily accessible and can quickly get him to campus from the bus stop. However, he says there is a lack of them on the Shore, so using them here tends to be too difficult.

His preferred travel option is definitely driving, because it is less restricted compared with buses which run on a schedule and usually take longer routes than needed. Driving is a faster option for Sam, if there is affordable or free parking available at his destination.

Ella Vukovich is an 18-year-old who doesn’t drive, so for her, the buses are her best travel option. “I love how cheap and reliable it is,” she says. The only disadvantage of using buses, she says, is that she has to plan her journey in advance to make sure she is catching the correct bus to get somewhere on time, but there are also great mobile apps available to help with this.

Ella says, “Countless times I have used the app at bus stops to assist the elderly in getting to where they need to be and that’s a good feeling.” If she wakes up late and misses the bus, she also likes using Ola cabs. This is a rideshare service similar to Uber.

Otherwise, she loves to walk around the Shore, and says that there are plenty of footpaths that are great for walking around the area.

Angus Gray is a year nine at Takapuna Grammar School. His preferred modes of transport are skateboarding, cycling and buses.

Angus enjoys skateboarding around the Shore with his friends, but says that cycling is much faster although it takes a lot of energy.

He likes the advantage of fitness while commuting by cycling, and usually travels to school this way. He uses the bus services if he needs to, but says there are usually no seats left and this leaves his bus journey with the discomfort of standing throughout the ride.

Alexis Jasmine is 24 and has experienced a range of various travel habits on the shore, including walking, driving, bus and ferry services. She finds that she prefers to walk if the weather is fine, but says that this is also a very slow form of travel. She often drives and says she finds this option affordable and convenient, and will only bus if she needs to. Alexis used the ferry service from Gulf Harbour when she used to live there, and said that her encounters with the ferry were good while she used it.

Overall, it seems that youth are mostly using buses, cars and walking to get around the Shore, but perhaps they should look into the benefits of cycling with many new bike lanes popping up in the area. Walking and cycling are both great ways to incorporate exercise into travelling, and provide an excellent opportunity to appreciate the wonderful views of the Shore as you make your way from one place to another.

MASSEY UNIVERSITY NEWS

Louise Morgan, director of Massey University's Centre for Psychology in Albany.

The team at Massey’s Centre for Psychology: Kirsty Furness, Kay Mathewson, Louise Morgan, Pixie Armstrong-Barrington and Helen McMaster.

Resilience skills a focus for psychology centre’s new director In a time of heightened social and political awareness of mental health issues and needs in the community, psychology services are feeling the pressure. It’s in this environment that Massey University’s well-established Centre for Psychology – a clinic located above the Albany public library in Albany village ­– continues to grow its services and staff to help address the needs of the community under the leadership of its new director Louise Morgan.

“With a full team and a wide range of expertise, our clinic is keen to provide workshops and groups for the community, focusing on areas of need, such as building resilience, social skills, managing anxiety and depression, mindfulness, emotional wellbeing and stress management,” says Louise Morgan.

“Our team is currently in the process of engaging with a number of North Shore schools, non-governmental organisations and medical centres to gain a greater understanding of the needs of the community in order to develop groups and workshops to meet these needs.”

The whakataukī (Māori proverb) shared by the centre and the clinical psychology programme it is associated with is Ka whiria te harakeke; kia mura te muka (Abraid the flax to reveal the silken threads).

“This whakataukī was developed by Māori psychologists and kaumātua to symbolise the work required of staff and students on the journey towards fostering the development of culturally competent clinical psychologists,” Louise says.

“It also resonates with the key values and goals of the clinic – to walk beside those who are struggling and facing difficulties in life; to find the strengths within – the silken threads; to acknowledge these strengths and values, and to weave what has been revealed into something of strength, beauty, meaning and purpose.”

Team strengths Louise has worked as a clinical psychologist across a wide range of fields including health, child and family, older adult, and private practice, and has been involved in supervision, and in teaching and training psychology at university level, at both Massey University and Auckland University of Technology (AUT).

Her new role brings her full circle as a Massey alumnus – she completed her undergraduate training in psychology at Massey’s Manawatū campus, and she was an inaugural student at the Albany campus, completing a post-graduate diploma in social policy and social work in 1993. She later completed a master’s degree in psychology, and postgraduate diploma in clinical psychology, both through the Massey’s clinical programme, graduating in 2005.

The core team at the centre includes senior clinical

psychologists Kay Mathewson and Kirsty Furness, and clinical psychologist Pixie Armstrong-Barrington (Whakatōhea).

Kay Mathewson has more than 15 years’ experience working with children, young people and families, while Kirsty Furness has expertise in a range of therapies and mindfulness-based interventions.

Pixie Armstrong-Barrington completed her internship at the Centre for Psychology in 2016. Her doctoral research explored treatment barriers for Māori with social anxiety, using a Māoricentred approach. She is committed to the development of Māori mental health and wellbeing, and providing a safe and culturally appropriate service to Māori and other ethnicities.

The team also includes part-time contractors ­– senior clinical psychologists Beverley Haarhoff, who has more than 30 years’ clinical experience and is an expert in the field of CBT; and Dr Snezana Mitrovic-Tosovic, who also has more than 30 years’ clinical experience with expertise in older adults and neuropsychology.

The centre also provides placements and internships to students in their final years of clinical training at Massey’s adjoining School of Psychology.

Alongside providing assessment and therapy, the clinic provides low-cost cognitive assessments for children and adults, to assess various learning difficulties across the age span from children and young people to adults.

Personal vision Louise Morgan sees life as a journey of “ups and downs, twists and turns, joys and struggles” and her role as a therapist as “being someone who shares a part of the journey with people – like a guide helping people to understand their journey, and to get unstuck or make sense of what is happening for them.

“I consider it a privilege to sit alongside someone as they struggle with making sense of some of the challenges of life. I’m encouraged by peoples’ resilience in the face of difficulties, and enjoy helping people discover their strengths and values in order to live life fully.”

If you would like to find out more about workshops, or to make a referral, please contact: centreforpsychology@massey.ac.nz..

More details about the Centre for Psychology: http://psychology-services.massey.ac.nz

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CHANNEL FEATURE: YOUTH MP'S

Please Vote for your Future North Shore's four Youth MPs urge young people to have a say in local elections

Claire Randall

Claire Randall (17) currently attends Northcote College and wants to do a conjoint Bachelor of Arts, majoring in law, with her second major in politics or history. She is Youth MP for Northcote MP Dan Bidois.

“The biggest problem facing my generation is climate change – we want to see action taken so we can thrive in the future. At the Youth Parliament event, there was a real focus and passion around what we can do to save our planet. That kind of passion is what makes me really proud of my generation.

“An issue that also faces many young people is that of mental health. Many young people are in desperate need of counselling, so I think it's essential that we get more counsellors in schools. Another key issue is lack of youth representation in business, council and government.

“I am a member of the Kaipatiki local youth board and get to sit on the Local Board as the youth representative. I heard that only a few local boards actually have a seat reserved for youth, so I am very lucky. We need more representation when it comes to decisionmaking. I would also love to see more accessible public transport from out of the city into it, such as trains, as this would make commuting a lot easier.

“I would like to see a North Shore full of opportunities for young people… lots of community sports and arts opportunities for youth to engage with and learn from – and a greater emphasis on community

spirit and pride.

“It is so unbelievably important that youth engage with politics and vote. The more young people are seen voting, the more likely the government will create more policies aimed at young people that would really benefit us, such as more options for flatting and first home buyers as well as support into tertiary education. People should look for [local government election] candidates, in my opinion, who seem the Claire Randall most human. Empathy and passion are what make great leaders, so look for someone who you could see yourself having tea with.

“Being a youth MP and being able to attend Youth Parliament was an incredibly humbling experience. Being able to sit in the chamber was a privilege I will never forget. This really was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, not only to see the behind the scenes of how the government works, but to be able to directly work with ministers and get the views of the youth directly to them.

“I met so many passionate and powerful young people. It taught me a lot and also made me really proud of myself. If I can stand up in Parliament, in front of the whole chamber and whoever is watching on TV, and speak directly to a minister, then I think I can do anything.”

Maria Kopilevich

Maria Kopilevich (18) graduated from Pinehurst School last year and is currently completing a Bachelor of Global Studies majoring in global politics and human rights at the University of Auckland. She is Youth MP for Erica Stanford in the East Coast Bays electorate.

When you ask Maria what she’d like the North Shore to look like when she’s 40, she’s very clear. “I’d love to see more civic engagement amongst the youth population, whether it be taught through schools or elsewhere,” she says.

“There is a huge problem in terms of youth votes, enrolment and general knowledge associated with elections, including the local elections coming up. I’ve noticed that there is little to no interest amongst teenagers to participate in the local elections, due to lack of knowledge in terms of not knowing who to vote for.”

Going to Youth Parliament in July opened Maria’s eyes to what her generation cares about – climate change. “There were a number of activists for climate change there who are heavily involved with SS4C (School Strike 4 Climate Change) and other organisations promoting similar ideas.

“This was also visible from the Legislative Mock Bill on sustainable energy that was given to us, which passed by a fairly large margin.

Personally, I could not support the mock bill for a number of reasons, but do acknowledge there is a strong need for climate action. The mock bill however, was not going to achieve what it said. There was a bigger picture and it was rewarding to see how many people really do care about our environment.”

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Maria says young people should not be forced to vote but are often influenced by their family members. This means that civic education should be taught in schools so young people can make their own decisions based on their personal views and beliefs. “Voting in the local elections holds even less interest amongst teenagers, and I believe the only way to solve this problem is through education.

It is so important that youth are voting for Maria Kopilevich the leaders they think will make positive change and impact their local communities for the better.”

Other issues of concern include student loans and living costs faced by university students. Not only is this a concern for current students struggling with financial costs, she says, but there is fear amongst school students who are considering studying at university the following year.

Sitting in Erica Stanford’s seat at Parliament and representing East Coast Bays was an experience like no other. “I have met some of the most amazing people, and have been given so many opportunities to pursue my studies/career further,” she says. “I know that the knowledge and skills I learnt at Youth Parliament will stay with me forever and will really help me in the future, and I urge anyone considering studying politics in the future to take the opportunity to go to Youth Parliament.”

Jordan Lapish

Jordan Lapish (18) is currently studying at Victoria University of Wellington (law and politics). He previously attended KingsWay School, and is Paula Bennett’s Youth MP for the Upper Harbour Electorate.

A North Shore where children grow up knowing their history so they can move into the future and not make the same mistakes.

That’s Jordan's bold hope; he says by not teaching history in New Zealand schools, ignorance is thriving.

“Too many young people grow up with a greater knowledge of British history than they do of the New Zealand Wars, Te Tiriti o Waitangi or He Whakapütanga – the ‘Declaration of Independence’,” Jordan says. “There is a necessity to teach New Zealand history, and I believe this should be localised to get children in touch with the history of the specific whenua they live on.

A councillor who ignores the voices of youth, for example, ignores the future.

“North Shore children should learn about what iwi are mana whenua of the North Shore and their story, the significance of the maunga, and they should explore local pā sites and learn how Pākehā immigrants changed things.”

Biculturalism is not clearly visible on the Shore, and signs of Pākehā culture are dominant throughout the city. “I’d love more balance - let’s see memorials to significant Māori, not just Pākehā,” Jordan says. “How can Māori place names be incorporated more on North Shore maps, as well as English names? Why not have signs/notices in both reo Māori and English?”

Public transport infrastructure is something that really impacts youth on the North Shore, Jordan says. Young people are reliant on public transport to get around, and worry about how the high use of cars is affecting the environment. “We need to reduce the

number of cars on our roads. However, we can’t achieve this without public transport infrastructure being more widespread, efficient and affordable.”

He says young people are also concerned about the state of our fresh water sources. “Our streams and lakes are not healthy. This has negative flow-on effects for the eco-systems that these support, and the mauri – life force – of the streams is trampled over. How can Jordan Lapish New Zealand proclaim the ‘clean green’ image when the streams literally on our doorsteps – in our gardens – are not cared for or respected? It is important to acknowledge that some work around stream restoration is already being done by local boards and community groups, but there is room for so much more.”

Other issues, such as pedestrian-friendly public spaces, the value of protecting existing parks/common spaces and creating more are extremely important to younger people, but Jordan says not voting will mean their ideas will never see the light of day.

“Ensuring you vote in elections means your ideas can be represented. In 20 or 30 years, we will be the generation dealing with the issues which are not solved today. Voting and holding the current councillors/community board members to account today, means we can inherit a community that we’re proud of tomorrow.

“Do not underestimate the value of a candidate’s ability to listen. We want people in power who listen to all sectors of society - not just ratepayers or business owners. A councillor who ignores the voices of youth, for example, ignores the future. Vote for someone who isn’t above listening to the public.”

Jordan says being a Youth MP has empowered him, and taught him there is power in unity when people unite with a common purpose. “Gathering at Parliament with all the Youth MPs and hearing their incredible speeches and questions made me very proud to be a part of this generation. We have so many rangatira in the making who aren’t afraid to speak their mind and get things done.”

Tayla Woolley Tayla Woolley is a 17-year-old Year 13 student from Westlake Girls’ High School, and is North Shore MP Maggie Barry’s youth MP. The Albany resident is intending to study at Victoria University in Wellington next year, and hopes to complete a Bachelor of Laws and Commerce majoring in international business and international relations, with minors in psychology and marketing.

“Youth are constantly imagining a world where we can live in peace, where climate change is not one of the biggest threats to humanity, and future generations are not having to suffer because of the actions causing destructive impacts now," she says.

“As a young global-minded citizen, I have visions for the future of the world, for New Zealand and for my own community, the North Shore, which should be a place full of green spaces, places for youth to connect and a community where the voices of all people, no matter their age, are heard and valued. The beaches surrounding our neighbourhoods should be respected and cared for.

“The North Shore should be a community where people are not threatened and afraid of the impacts climate change will have on

them and their families. A place where young people have access to places for mental health support, a community where the only acceptable suicide rate is the number zero.

“It should be a place where schools are encouraging students to become involved in their communities and engage with aspects of civics education. A place where people should feel safe being able to walk down the street alone in the dark Tayla Woolley at night. A place where the people are put first in all situations.

“My tenure as Youth MP has opened my eyes up to the importance of connecting with my community and being able to represent the youth voice amongst decision-makers in our country.

“I hope to be able to encourage youth in my community to become actively engaged with civics and to get their voices heard to see change in the future, as well as be able to fairly represent their voices and concerns in Youth Parliament this year.”

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EDUCATION: ROSMINI COLLEGE

Rosmini College produces another Tall Black Rosmini College Year 12 student Taine Murray (17) of Albany, now joins past Rosmini students Tohiraukura (Tohi) Smith-Milner, Derone Raukawa and Kruz Perrott-Hunt in pulling on the Tall Blacks singlet for New Zealand. Taine was named in the Tall Blacks team to tour Japan and Australia. Tall Blacks Head Coach Paul Henare liked what he saw in the young guard. Taine was a little lost for words when he heard his name read out by Henare.

“It’s not what I had planned but it’s very exciting to be included in the team," he says. "Hearing my name called was extremely humbling and I am so grateful for this opportunity. I'd like to thank my coaches Matt Lacey and Sonny Tuaputa who have been massive influences, Mr Ambrose Samuels, Rosmini's Head of Basketball, my teammates, my family and the Rosmini community for helping me get to this position.”

The Rosmini College premier Jazz Combo Band wins Gold The 2019 Auckland Jazz and Blues Combo and Big Band Competition was held over three weekends at the Point Chevalier RSA. The competition was hosted by the Auckland Jazz and Blues Club and 48 groups took part in this event. Rosmini College’s Premier Jazz Combo Band again won a Gold Award.

This band consists of Year 13 students George Brajkovich (drums), Filip Kus (piano and keyboard) and Justin Pereira (guitar), together with Year 12 students Ben Drury (trumpet) and Nathan D'Souza (bass guitar). Rosmini College's Head of Music, Doctor Ju Wang, gives credit to both the students and their music director, Doctor Trevor Thwaites, who says, “The students worked very hard and were always ready to exchange ideas. They show great versatility in their stylistic interpretations.”

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Taine Murray.

The Rosmini College Premier Jazz Combo Band.

EDUCATION: LONG BAY COLLEGE

2019 Long Bay Girls Rugby team members with NZ Black Ferns.

Long Bay College’s Latisha Trigwell-Achmad in action.

Black Ferns spur on Girls' Rugby win In an exciting final held at QBE Stadium last month, the Long Bay College girls’ rugby team won the 2019 North Harbour Rugby Secondary Schools Girls Championship for the second year in a row. The girls played Westlake Girls, winning the game 22-17. On the evening before the match, Long Bay College was proud to host three of the rugby girls’ idols, Toka Natua, Karli Faneva and Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate from the New Zealand women’s rugby team, the Black Ferns. The women encouraged the Long Bay side with stories of their personal challenges and successes during their journey to elite rugby.

“To have our role models stand before us and speak about the game was such an incredible experience. It made us so excited to play the game we love with people we love,” says Year 12 student Latisha Trigwell-Achmad, who scored two tries

in the North Harbour final.

Team captain Dannidee Dryer was deeply humbled to meet the Black Ferns who presented her, along with her teammates, with their match jerseys. “It really inspired me to put my heart on the line in the final and give it my all.” Mr Kevin Parslow, Long Bay College Rugby Girls team coach, say he is extremely proud of the girls. “We had a number of younger newcomers to the team this year and it has been fantastic to see them join the great culture established by the senior girls, who were keen to hold onto the trophy from last year. Westlake Girls was undefeated throughout the season so when they scored the first try of the final, it was great to see our girls hold their heads high and stay strong.” Long Bay College has a history of success in girls' rugby. This is the fourth time in the competition’s history that the College has won the North Harbour trophy.

Boys Basketball team achieves big goal Long Bay College’s Premier Boys basketball team has enjoyed stellar back-to-back seasons. Following successes in 2018, the team played the Boys Secondary School Senior A league for the first time this year, and are runners-up on the table after an exciting final against St Peters College. They are now preparing to qualify for the nationals and will have the opportunity to play off for the top Secondary School’s Premier League in early 2020. Playing for a top spot at the final was the team’s goal this season. They are delighted to have made it so far so fast.

The boys’ success over a relatively short period of time can be attributed to a great team culture and expert guidance. “You need to have a great knowledge of the game and a connection with the kids.

We are very fortunate our coach, Justin Bailey, has those special qualities,” says the College’s Head of Sport Mr Paul Field. Mr Bailey is a former SkyCity Breakers Academy Coach and also teaches mathematics at Long Bay College. Proud of the team’s successes, Mr Bailey says, “They have a great culture. I pull the strings but it’s all down to them. We’ve had a lot of adversity this season with injury and illness, but the boys are the most resilient group I’ve ever met.

2019 Long Bay Basketball Team

The more I push, the more they respond.”

The Long Bay team can’t wait to achieve their next goal in 2020.

Student wellbeing comes first With ‘Care’ a core value at Long Bay College, the school is holding a special wellness day to support students this month. “Term three is quite intensive for students.

Assignments are due and we will be holding mock exams.

To help set students up for success, we want to give our students tools for looking after all aspects of their wellbeing

so we’re helping them to achieve that,” says Deputy Principal of Pastoral Care Mr Mike Lewis.

In partnership with the College’s Youth Workers, the students will be provided with wellbeing information and can complete mindfulness activities, enjoy nutritious snacks, experience nature and connect with each other.

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EDUCATION: TAKAPUNA GRAMMAR

Ringa Toi Student Exhibition Nikora O'Hare and Amy Pullen-Burry (Y13 students) are contributing to the Ringa Toi student exhibition being held in Wellington.

Ringa Toi is an annual exhibition that showcases the artwork of secondary school students with a focus on Toi Māori.

Work displayed is at excellence level, and showcases a range of Māori art forms including raranga, kākahu (wearable art), tukutuku, tāniko, whakairo, kōwhaiwhai, mahi-tā (paint, print, spray), uku, whakapakoko (sculpture) and mahimatihiko (digital). Nikora is presenting a taiaha which he has carved himself (Toi Whakairo.)

Amy is submitting a children's book which she has designed in Digital Art about Matariki (Toi Matihiko).

Amy Pullen-Burry.

Nikora O'Hare.

Argentina Adventure for Business Studies Student In July, Isabella Bouwer was one of eight New Zealand pupils selected to travel for a nineday trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina. She was selected based on her passion for business, interest in learning, and drive to gain an understanding of other cultures and global perspectives.

Students were assigned a challenge set by The Latin America Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence and Young Enterprise New Zealand, aiming to expose young New Zealand students to the hub of businesses in Latin America. This involved developing a market entrance strategy into the Argentine market for a YES alumni company. Isabella said it was very challenging, as New Zealand's and Argentina's business environments are quite different. Isabella says, "Learning about challenges such as exponential inflation rates and high rates of corruption really was a shock for the New Zealand students, who come from a place which possesses a stable and reliable economy.” She was also struck by the pride and patriotism that the Argentine people have for their country.

This trip provided by Young Enterprise and The Latin America Cape of Asia Pacific Excellence has had a significant impact on Isabella's life. “This unique, pulsing city has had an impact on all of the New Zealand students and I have nothing but gratitude for the week I was privileged to spend in Argentina”.

Isabella's Class Photo.

Students were assigned a challenge set by The Latin America Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence and Young Enterprise New Zealand

IB Visual Art Exhibition Year Two IB Visual Art Student Exhibition 'The Eclectic Collective' runs from the 1st-8th of September at Takapuna Grammar School’s Te Poho hall during school hours.

The exhibition of 20 IB students has strong cultural, political and personal connections. There’s always an emotion and meaning in the art work produced by the students. The exhibition's work is all very personal and intentional with students given a great amount of creative freedom to express themselves. This includes mediums such as moving images, sculpture installations, ceramics, oil painting and photography to name just a few of the varied types of artwork explored by this talented group.

For more information about Takapuna Grammar School visit www.takapuna.school.nz or follow us on facebook www.facebook.com/TGSNZ/

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EDUCATION: AGE SCHOOL

Charlie Grey, Sir Ray Avery, and Antoine Rossi.

Lucas Armstrong at Takapuna beach.

Entrepreneurship Keep New Zealand and Innovation Beautiful Term 3 at Age School has a real buzz as we focus on Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Our students have also been taking on all kinds of problemsolving and prototyping challenges. With a mix of individual and collaborative challenges, our students are developing all the skills they will need to successfully take on the challenges facing our society now and into the future.

Highlights so far have been when we have extended our thinking by hearing from and working with current New Zealand entrepreneurs and innovators. This has included working with Sir Ray Avery on how to market his new nutrition bars, and our Junior High students interviewing an invited panel on what skills are needed to be successful in their industries. Thanks to FaceMe, Unleashed, Thank You, MAG Assembly and Sir Ray Avery for inspiring our young innovators.

Congratulations to Lucas Armstrong, who was Keep New Zealand Beautiful’s Volunteer of the Month for July.

Lucas leads by example and actively encourages his peers to take part in community clean-ups. Lucas collects litter washed up at Takapuna Beach near his school and tries to either recycle or re-purpose it. He also works with his friends to monitor the seasonal effects to marine life at the beach.

Congratulations Lucas and thank you for your hard work to Keep New Zealand Beautiful. Aotearoa needs more young people like you!

Isaac Penney on drums.

Education for the 21st century Giselle Christian sings in a theatre class.

Performing Arts

A group of our students are thoroughly enjoying themselves as they express their creativity and joy in weekly theatre classes.

The centre has been full of music as students arrange their version of Walk Me Home by P!nk, choreograph dances and play games to help their enunciation. A huge thank you to Sophia from Northern Performing Arts for helping our students express their creativity.

Age School is a boutique urban school in Takapuna, designed for children from Year 1 to 10 who thrive in smaller class sizes; a place where we celebrate the individual in every student.

Our small size and pupil-to-teacher ratio means we can offer what other schools can’t – personalised learning based on your child’s interests.

Combining the best of New Zealand’s approach to education with the latest thinking from international education innovators, our learning model is designed to let your child embrace who they truly are – not what traditional education thinks they should be. We welcome you to make an appointment and visit AGE. Contact info@age.school.nz to book in a time.

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CARMEL COLLEGE Presents

SALE OF ARTWORKS BY ESTABLISHED & EMERGING ARTISTS

GALA OPENING Friday 20th, 7 -10pm A night of Art, Food and Entertainment

20-22 SEPTEMBER 2019

Tickets available at www.artfusions.co.nz $45 each or $80 for 2 tickets

WEEKEND FREE ENTRY - Saturday 10am - 5pm / Sunday 10am - 4pm Entertainment, Fashion Shows, High Teas, Café, Free Arts & Crafts for childminding, Competitions and prizes

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EDUCATION: ALBANY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

We nurture. We inspire. We empower.

At Albany Senior High School you can be confident that we work hard to ensure our learners develop the mindset, skill set and toolkit required to thrive in what is a rapidly changing world. Our innovative curriculum design, world-class educators and future-focused facilities support students in their success in NCEA as well as helping them to create pathways that will see them succeed beyond school.

We take great pride in the fact that ASHS is not a place where students need to fit in – it is a place where they belong! We work with our students to ensure they can be the very best they can be.

ASHS students are encouraged to get involved and make the most of all opportunities available – whether it be arts, sports or culture.

We have something for everyone. We also encourage our families and community to work with us, to partner with us on our journey as a continuously evolving educational experience to ensure Albany Senior High School will always be a NEW school.

Keen to experience future-focused innovative excellence? Inzone and out-of-zone enrolments are now open for 2020. Don’t wait! Enrol now!

Claire Amos, Principal

Tutorials - growing learning power Tutorial groups are small and we allocate time (2 × 100 minute periods per week) for the tutor to build the serious learning relationship required.

It is the tutor who connects with family and whanau; who knows how the student is going across all their subjects; who can liaise with specialist subject leaders and Impact Project mentors if things are not going as they should; who meets with the student and the family to set learning goals.

Impact Projects

- ASHS students taking their learning to the world!

Every Wednesday is dedicated to Impact Projects (IP) where students focus on a large-scale and long-term project of their choice.

Projects are developed by students who work with a project mentor (teacher) and are guided by four principles: student ownership and agency; substantial learning beyond the classroom; quality product; and participating and contributing with the community.

The Stanford D.School Design Thinking Framework supports creative complex problem-solving, critical thinking and learning how to negotiate and collaborate while managing themselves and others.

Specialist Subjects

We describe the subjects as 'Specialist' because this is the time in the week when students are explicitly taught the skills, knowledge and dispositions required to function fully in the specialist discipline areas, such as: How do you investigate as a mathematician or an artist? How do you become a scientist?

Students choose five subjects and study NCEA at a level appropriate for them. We want the learning times to be long enough so that deep learning can happen, so each subject has 2 x 100 minutes per week.

Enrol at Albany Senior High School for 2020!

In-zone and out-of-zone enrolments are now open for 2020! Simply head along to www.ashs.school.nz and hit the Enrolment box. Enrolments can be completed online. You will then be invited to make an appointment for an enrolment interview.

School tours are available every Monday at 9am.

Please contact info@ashs.school.nz to book a time.

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EDUCATION: KRISTIN SCHOOL

Christina Min receives a 2019 New Zealand Youth Award A passion for enhancing the reading of books for children with low vision has earned Kristin student Christina Min both national and international acclaim. Christina Min’s initiative, Touch to Read, provides tactile (textured) children's books for pre-school children with low vision. The project, she says, was inspired by a visit in 2018 to the Homai campus of BLENNZ, the national network of educational services for children and young people who are visually impaired.

"I saw how beneficial the existing tactile books were for children with low vision – and how many more were needed. Many people think that having low vision is like being blind, but that is not the case, and while there are plenty of resources in Braille for people who are blind, they are not what people with low vision need. I started thinking about how I might provide more enriched reading resources for pre-school low-vision children so that their reading experiences are more engaging and enjoyable,” she says.

Christina set about writing 'Who’s under the Sea?', a tactile book featuring a range of sea creatures including jellyfish, dolphins, whales and crabs. Unlike most picture books, tactile books are created with very clear outlines around the illustrations and strong contrasts between foregrounds and backgrounds. A variety of tactile materials such as Velcro is used to enhance readers’ impressions of different types of sea creatures.

Christina’s work was recognised at Parliament Buildings in Wellington recently, when she received a 2019 New Zealand Youth

Juanita Te Kani, Christina Min and Hon Peeni Henare.

Award from Minister for Youth Hon Peeni Henare. Her next step with Touch to Read is to produce a sequel to 'Who’s Under the Sea?', and she is also following the work of a research team at Auckland University that is exploring the science behind low-vision disorders in children. Once she completes her studies at Kristin School later this year, she hopes to embark on a career in medicine and to specialise in ophthalmology, the science of eye disorders.

Christina was also selected to present her initiative at the International Community Problem Solving Competition at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse in the United States, where she was awarded first place in her project division.

Speeches at the Powhiri.

A moving powhiri.

Executive Principal Mark Wilson in his Korowhai.

New Executive Principal Mark Wilson.

Kristin Welcomes Mr Mark Wilson, our new Executive Principal On the first day of Term 3, Kristin welcomed our new Executive Principal Mark Wilson with a moving pōwhiri, where he was officially handed over by representatives from Cashmere High School and became a part of the Kristin School community.

Welcome Mr Wilson – we look forward to you playing a significant role in the next chapter of Kristin’s future.

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Powhiri.

Kristin Wins at The Kids Sing 2019 Over two days in August, thousands of students from across the Auckland region performed on the stage of the Auckland Town Hall for the The Kids Sing 2019. The Kids Sing is a festival and competition, organised by the New Zealand Choral Federation, celebrating excellence in choral music in primary and intermediate schools.

The festival sees an extremely high standard of singing for this age group, with each choir preparing a recital of three pieces, including one test piece. These pieces are performed in competition during the day, with each choir performing at a gala concert in the evening. At the end of the festival, each choir receives a grading of either Gold, Silver, Bronze or commended.

Kristin Junior School's Treble Clefs, directed by Poon Lai, did themselves proud by performing a fantastic recital on Tuesday and receiving a Gold. This was followed the next day by our Year 7 and 8 choir, directed by Mr Lisi, also receiving a Gold award!

The excitement didn’t end there however…the Year 7 and 8 choir were also awarded the top prize for best recital by an intermediate school in the Auckland region! A huge amount of work goes into

the journey to the festival, and we would like to commend all of the students, staff and families involved..

House Music Judges.

Jupiter sees red.

Apollo band members take the stage.

Mariner 2 all in green.

Saturn House wins group performance.

Jupiter.

Senior School House Music 2019 The Kristin Auditorium was full of colour, costumes, talent and energy on Friday, 16 August for our Senior School House music competition.

Congratulations to Alisa Petrova from Jupiter house for winning the solo category, the Apollo band for winning the band category, Saturn house for winning the group performance and Jupiter for taking out the overall title. Well done everyone – what a sensational and entertaining event!

Apollo House celebrate.

Alisa Petrova.a

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EDUCATION: WESTLAKE BOYS

Conductor - David Squire.

Jeremy Peregrino.

KBB Awards Ceremony.

Gala Awards.

Westlake play their way to the top Our talented musicians this month performed at the KBB Music Festival which took place at the Holy Trinity and St Mary’s Cathedrals. Our eight Westlake groups earned four gold, two silver and two bronze at the event, with our Westlake Concert Band and Big Band receiving ‘Best Performances’ in their disciplines.

Our Symphonic Band was also nominated for the ‘Chairperson’s Command Performance Award’ for their rendition of ‘Trumpet Voluntary', with Liam Wright as the soloist. Overall, it was an outstanding result for both Westlake Girls and Boys music groups, with their achievements among the highest they have received in the past few years competing at KBB.

A sea of red and green.

Shane Young with Jack Robertson.

North Harbour First XV Champions.

Westlake Boys First XV Haka.

First XV Score Big Our First XV has had a successful season, winning all games but one. After coming out victorious in their semi-final match against old rivals Rangitoto 48-0. Tzhe team secured a place in the final against Whangarei Boys' High School. The final matchup saw the boys compete at North Harbour Stadium, with a sea of red and green cheering them on.

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The boys, in the end, ran away with the win (31-12), which crowned them 2019 North Harbour Champions. The team is now set to play King’s College, with the winner from this game progressing to the semi-final of the National Top Four competition in Palmerston North.

Ripper Tag.

German Flag Bearer.

Pétanque.

Sumo Wrestling.

Language Olympics Our annual Year 9 Language Olympics took place on Thursday, August 15, and despite the week’s blustering winds and rainy conditions, the sun appeared for the festivities.

The opening ceremony saw the students dress up in their respective cultures (including Mäori, Chinese, Japanese, French

and German) with each language designing a poster to represent their country. National anthems were sung, and a variety of traditional games were played throughout the day. The event encouraged students to embrace different cultures and traditions that are prevalent at Westlake and around the world.

Quiz Night in action.

Guest Speaker David Seymour with budding academics.

Academics Give Back With guest speaker David Seymour in attendance and dancing removed from the agenda, our Academic Quiz Night was a huge success.

Our boys raised more than $3000 to fund peer tutoring, study breakfasts and 2020 book scholarship initiatives for current and prospective Westlake students.

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EDUCATION: RANGITOTO COLLEGE

Elizabeth Eckford, center, inspired our students.

Dr Eurydice Stanley.

Students inspired by guest speaker Elizabeth Eckford As part of our history curriculum at Rangitoto College, Year 11 students study the stories and experiences of the United States' Civil Rights Movement. The learning culminates in an assessment on the Little Rock Nine, and on August 9th we heard those stories told first-hand, when we heard from Elizabeth Eckford who is one of the students from the Little Rock Nine.

Elizabeth came from America, accompanied by the wonderful Dr Eurydice Stanley, to share her experience in 1957 as one of the first black students attending a previously all-white high school in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Elizabeth recounted the hate, harassment and fear she felt in her day-to-day life attending Little Rock Central High, the ways this affected her and how she was able to overcome these

immense challenges. This experience gave our students a great deal of perspective on the civil rights movement, as well as some incredibly valuable life lessons.

Dr Stanley also discussed her experiences of racism in society to give our students an insight into race and political issues in America today.

Elizabeth encouraged every student attending to participate in leading change and supporting those in need, saying “I want you to understand how powerful you can be on someone’s behalf if you reach out and support them.” Rangitoto College would like to thank once again Elizabeth Eckford and Dr Eurydice Stanley for giving us this amazing opportunity, and for sharing their stories to inspire us and spread peace and wisdom throughout the lives of many.

Students selected for New Zealand Robotics team Three of Rangitoto College's students have excelled at the recent Robot Olympiad, a competition which sees robotics enthusiasts from all over the country compete.

Brian Wang (Year 9), Joey Sehan Back (Year 11) and William An (Year 11) all won multiple medals, and were also selected to represent New Zealand at the International Robot Olympiad 2019.

This competition sees students enter up to five events which require them to build and program a robot in three hours Brian Wu won four in order to complete tasks such as trace Joey Back and William An won three medals each at the Olympiad. medals at the Olympiad. lines and play soccer. Brian competed Joey and William are already looking ahead to the in the intermediate division and brought home four medals: gold in international competition which will be held in Thailand this Robot in Movie, silver in Creative Robot and two bronze medals, in December (Brian, while selected, is unable to attend). Joey has Battle Cube and Line Tracer. Joey and William gained three medals each in the high school division. They worked as a team to win gold represented New Zealand at the competition previously, where in Robot Soccer, while Joey also gained silver in Creative Robot and the New Zealand team won four medals. Rangitoto College bronze in Robot in Movie. William's two further medals were silver in wishes them the best of luck and we look forward to hearing of their future successes!

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Rangitoto swimmers dominate in pool and surf Rangitoto’s swimmers participated in the final Auckland Secondary Schools Swimming event of 2019 at the West Wave Aquatic Centre in Henderson on August 11. Over five hours, beginning at 9am, the College’s swimmers not only impressed with personal best times, but won a swag of medals totalling 25 by the end of the meet!

One of the stipulations of this particular event, the Auckland Secondary Schools Individual Swimming Championship, is that swimmers can only compete in four races over the course of the meet. This did not seem to faze the likes of Year 9 students Summer Osborne and Charlie Twose, or the Year 10 pair of Melissa Cowen and Harrison Cooke, who each secured medals in each of the four races they competed in. The dominance of these four at times was exhibited by the three female students making a clean-sweep of the medals in the junior girls' 100m individual medley. Not to be outdone, Harrison, racing in the intermediate boys' 200m individual medley category, was the fastest overall across all three age groups in securing the gold medal!

Joining this group with multiple medals were Jimin Lee (Year 9), Cooper Morley (Year 11) and, in his final year in Rangitoto College colours, Hunter Garrod – with a more than six-secondwin in his favoured event, the 100m breaststroke. Also standing on the podium in various events were Paul Kim (Year 9), Andrew Lee (Year 10) and Chantal Rapley (Year 11).

Rounding out the Rangitoto College contingent, and successfully so with a range of all-important PBs, were Jackson Hamilton and Mika Hurbuns (both Year 10) and Leyah Wadham (Year 11). Rangitoto’s swimming successes continue in surf

Rangitoto's junior girls had a clean sweep in the 100m individual medley.

lifesaving, with Samuel Poching (Year 12), Star Te Aukura (Year 12) and Patrick Makgill (Year 13) set to represent New Zealand at the upcoming Australia Surf Pool Rescue Championships on the Gold Coast.

Over five hours, beginning at 9am, the College’s swimmers not only impressed with personal best times, but won a swag of medals totalling 25 by the end of the meet!

This event is Patrick’s second time in New Zealand Surf Life Saving colours in a matter of months, as in June he swam in the tropical seas off Japan at the Sanyo Cup. Star will emulate this double representative achievement at the end of September when she competes as a member of the Junior Black Fins at the International Surf Rescue Challenge in Durban, South Africa.

Last, but certainly not least, the accolades continue with Star and Samuel being named the respective 2019 Surf Life Saving Northern Region U16 Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year.

2019 Surf Life Saving Northern Region U16 Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year, Sam Poching and Star Te Aukura.

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EDUCATION: WESTLAKE GIRLS

Tayla is in the House

Youth MP debates in Youth Parliament

Tayla Woolley - Youth MP.

Walking the same paths through Parliament as our MPs and Prime Minister and sitting in their seats in the House of Representatives was surreal. It was a dream come true. Over the past six months I have had the privilege and honour of being the North Shore Youth MP, able to connect with youth in my community on issues that are important to them.

Youth Parliament - opened on 16 July - was full of passionate and inspirational young New Zealanders. From listening to Youth MPs deliver speeches in a general debate on issues close to their hearts, to the insightful question time answered by several Ministers, and the legislative debate where I delivered a speech against the Sustainable Energy Mock Bill...the debating chamber was full of love for this country.

Youth Parliament definitely challenged my

personal views on issues, provided me with life-long friendships and also saw me elected as the Chairperson for the Social Services and Community Select Committee, another experience I am immensely grateful for. I don’t think words can realistically summarise this once-in-a-lifetime experience, as it is truly unique. My love for politics has grown so much more as I have been able to experience first-hand, the mechanics of Parliament and what it’s like being an MP. Youth Parliament 2019 will always be an experience I will cherish and never forget.

Thank you to everyone who has supported and encouraged me during my tenure as the Youth MP for the North Shore - my work certainly does not stop here!

By Tayla Woolley Youth MP

Innovative business solutions earn trip to Chile Talented Business Studies student Savannah Bakker (Year 11) will be travelling to Chile in October after her team won both challenges at the Entrepreneurs in Action (EIA) business competition in Wellington recently. A total of 80 students from throughout New Zealand were chosen from 207 applicants to participate in the competition, held at Massey University's Wellington campus. “As a student involved in Young Enterprise, I applied for the competition by constructing a video and application explaining why I should be selected for the event. I was lucky enough to be one of two students selected from Westlake Girls to participate,” she says. Two weeks before the event, students were placed in teams of eight and assigned a mentor company – in Savannah’s case, Uprise Digital.

Savannah Bakker.

“Each day of the weekend involved a challenge requiring problem-solving and innovation,” says Savannah. “The first challenge was creating a new service or product that could help counteract fruit wastage from unpicked and wasted fruit around New Zealand. Our solution was to use the blemished or unsalable apples to create ethanol and later, biofuel.

The process of juicing apples to make ethanol only requires the liquid. The leftover pulp can be used as compost which we planned to return to the farmers, in exchange for their wasted apples. Biofuel offers more benefits to the environment than fossil fuel, making it more sustainable for the environment.

“The second challenge was set by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, and involved introducing a Dunedin-based wireless alert system into a Latin American market. The product was designed

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for employers to alert staff of an upcoming disaster near them. Our job was to choose a country that may most benefit from this product and explain why and how we would introduce it into that particular market.

“After an hour of research, our team decided on Mexico - for many reasons including its vulnerability to natural disasters as it lies in the Ring of Fire. It is also a Spanish-speaking country, so future expansion to other Latin American countries may be easier. With this information, we constructed a business plan which we presented to a panel of judges, as we did in the first challenge.

“After winning both challenges, my team was both excited and shocked (as there was tough competition). We were all very stoked to have found out we won the trip to Chile where we would learn more about business in South America. We were also surprised when we were each awarded $7000 to study business at any Massey University campus in New Zealand.”

The trip to Chile is part of a partnership between Young Enterprise and the Latin America Centre for Asia-Pacific Excellence (CAPE). There, Savannah will learn about local culture and business, meet local entrepreneurs, experience site visits to established companies and start-ups, and work with local students on thoughtprovoking business challenges.

“After learning more about business during the weekend, I am definitely interested in a business-related career. However, as I am only 16, I still have some time to figure this out. I also play competitive tennis and I aim to get a scholarship to a university in the United States for this. Having more knowledge and a reference from this event helps me to further implement these plans.”

Eponine.

Fantine.

Much loved musical performed to standing ovations The cast of Westlake’s Les Misérables received standing ovations from sell-out audiences during an extraordinary week of performances at the end of July. From the costumes and set design, to the polished performances of the exceptional cast, students participated in all aspects of the process – including the orchestra, the dedicated make-up team, and technical crew responsible for sound and lighting.

Performed in traverse with the audience seated opposite each other on two sides of the performance space, this version of Les Misérables aimed to do something a bit “different” with the world’s most famous musical. Students worked with acrobatic silks for a variety of scenes, and multimedia – in the form of footage filmed on location at Howick Historical Village and Glenfield Leisure Centre – was incorporated into the show.

Under the guidance of Directors Nick Brown and MJ Milburn, the ensemble transformed seamlessly between the big and brash characterisations needed for “Master of the House” into the affecting misery of “The Beggars”. Alanah Jones moved audiences with her rendition of Fantine’s “I Dreamed a Dream”, while Sarah Ruiz added a compelling liveliness to her role as Cosette. Paris Jagger delivered a vibrant and compelling performance in her role as Eponine.

Jonny Clark was a powerful Jean Valjean, delivering a stunning rendition of “Bring Him Home”, while Jeremy Peregrino brought depth to the role of Javert. “The experience was really a journey,” says Jonny. “It was nine months of sweat and tears, but no blood thankfully! Jean Valjean was challenging to portray because of his diverse and intricate character development during the play. Explaining all of these challenging emotions through my acting was draining, but in the end a successful endeavour. The most proud moment for me was the bows of the final show. I was almost overcome with emotion and I was so proud of all my friends and actors, as well as the teachers and

Jean Valjean.

support staff that made it happen for us.”

Jeremy also enjoyed the experience of playing the complex Javert. “During the audition, I was blessed to be considered for three different characters. I got Javert at the end and it was a divine advantage for me to be able to portray a character which was the polar-opposite of my personality. It was a challenge – a good one I must say. The most tiring part of my role was executing the suicide, where I threw myself from the mezzanine using silk rope while singing! I knew that despite all the difficulties, at the end of the day we were all in this together and it was such a good time of friendship.”

“It was surreal and incredibly rewarding to be able to bring Fantine and her tragic story to the stage, and to take the audience through her short but important role in the musical,” says Alanah.

“To see the audience completely immersed in the story and watching their reactions was so humbling. My favourite memory was singing during the closing scene. As the whole cast sang the final notes of 'Do You Hear The People Sing?' and the lights turned off, all I could hear was the crowd cheering and getting up for standing ovations. It was such a magical feeling to experience the applause from the audience and the feeling of unity in the cast every night.”

“My favourite memory was opening night,” says Paris who played Eponine. “My character’s death scene was so much fun as I got to climb up on the mezzanine, act like I had been shot and slide down the silk. As I had been practising this scene so much with the cast, eventually the thrill of seeing someone ‘fake die’ on the silk became a tad boring. But on Opening Night when it happened I could hear the audience gasp and shriek and I think it was one of my favourite moments ever!”

Les Misérables was a combined Westlake Schools production, performed at the Westlake Boys School Auditorium from 23rd-27th July.

Javert.

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BOOK PRINTING & PUBLISHING

Have your book produced and published right here on the Shore!

Benefitz, publishers of Channel Magazine, is one of New Zealand’s most diverse manufacturing businesses in the communications space. At their base, on Constellation Drive, they have a team of 85 people and a range of machinery and technology capable of producing items for communication of all shapes and sizes.

The printing of books is proving to be a growth area for the company.

“With our range of digital and conventional printing and finishing equipment we have everything that is needed to produce these books efficiently and cost-effectively,” says Benefitz Managing Director Aidan Bennett. “Having 15 designers on staff means we can also design the book if that is what is required.”

“While big books with significant print runs are often printed offshore, it is just as economical and more convenient to print shorter run books right here in New Zealand. So we are a great option for people self-publishing and we also print here for publishers.”

Benefitz have three digital presses that books can be printed on as well as a number of finishing machine options. They produce both soft cover and hard cover books on their inhouse machinery.

“I have considerable experience in book printing and publishing and and have members on my team who come from strong book production and publishing backgrounds,” adds Aidan Bennett. “So we can work with customers and guide them through the process, irrespective of their own knowledge of the process.”

“In addition, we also work with off-shore businesses if we have projects that are quite clearly better suited to being printed in other

countries due to their size and the quantities required.”

An extension of this book publishing capability has been the development of the ‘My Life Story Book’ system by the Benefitz team over the past 18 months. This is an online system for the publishing of life story books. Benefitz developers have created the online system which makes the whole process very easy and smooth for those wanting to publish their own life stories, or those of loved one’s.

If you are self-publishing or looking for someone to produce your book, then contact Aidan Bennett and his team at Benefitz.

Aidan Bennett, Phone 09-477-4701 or 021-500-997 or email: aidan@benefitz.co.nz Visit: www.benefitz.co.nz

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THE FACTS

Total solution for small or larger print-runs.

It is now economical to print just 50 or 100 books.

All done in-house at Benefitz – Print PUR or Hard Case Bind.

Great service for self-publishers.

Book publishing expertise.

We can help getting books printed off-shore as well.

Book My Life Story Book is an online system that simplifies the process for those wishing to tell and record their life stories. You can build your book online easily and then the system enables the easy and cost-effective production of an actual printed book – hard or soft cover – and the life-story will also be preserved online for generations to come. The system has been developed right here on the North Shore by the team at Benefitz.

Visit: www.mylifestorybook.co.nz Or contact Aidan Bennett. Phone 021-500-997 or email: aidan@benefitz.co.nz

“I am passionate about helping people tell their stories, so we will make the process very easy for you - promise.”

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JANET MARSHALL: COLLIERS NORTH SHORE

Thinking of buying a commercial property?

Thinking of buying a commercial property?

Here are a few things for your checklist.

With so many newcomers buying commercial property for the first time, or perhaps looking for their second property, it seems like an appropriate time to mention what to look for.

Prices can be as low as $350K + GST (if Janet Marshall any) in the commercial market, with many businesses preferring to own rather than rent, and investors unable to purchase at this level in the residential market.

It's a good idea for purchasers to keep in touch with their preferred property agent, so that they stay up to date with market factors, such as leasing rates, vacancy levels, and comparable sales.

A tenanted investment is preferable for investors. In fact, it's almost a requirement by the major banks, with leases of a minimum of two years being a pre-requisite. Investors should check whether their bank requires a valuation and/or a seismic report, as this can be overlooked by the time an agreement for sale and purchase has been signed. Alternatively, if an investor has the opportunity to purchase a vacant property, they can minimise their risk by checking criteria such as vacancy levels in the area, the location, profile, number of carparks, and potentially a budget put by for fit out costs.

Although the yield or rate of return is important, investors should check how long is left on the current lease term, rights of renewal, type of rent reviews, and anything additional to the standard agreement. The tenant covenant is significant too, as it'll specify the tenant’s obligations at the end of the lease term.

There are a number of ways a property may be offered for sale.

An Auction has the date and location details provided and invariably due diligence documentation such as the lease document (if tenanted), LIM, property file and property reports available. Potential buyers should allow time for any other due diligence to be carried out and specifically request the agreement for sale and purchase by auction as there may be vendor variations within. Remember that any purchase is unconditional on the auction date and a deposit (usually of 10 per cent) will be required.

A Tender is essentially a type of closed, silent auction and specific tender documents are used. Purchasers are invited to submit their tenders before the close of the tender date. After this date the vendor will consider offers and conditions and decide which, if any, they wish to accept.

Deadline Private Treaty Sale is similar to the tender process.

A property is offered for sale with no fixed price and prospective purchasers are required to submit their offers by a deadline date.

Finally, a Private Treaty or Sale by Negotiation is generally a sale with a fixed price. The price won't necessarily be disclosed and there's usually no timeframe.

Given that there are so many variables, Colliers always recommends that purchasers seek legal advice from a lawyer who is specialised in commercial property.

And, of course, you're welcome to pick up the phone and chat to me.

BUSINESS SALES WITH LESTER DE VERE

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.

Assets that come with your business… and ONE in particular

Inevitably, when a “potential new owner” is reviewing the purchasing of your business, he/ she will wish to review the assets or chattels of your business operation.

This typically means they are reviewing the Depreciation Schedule supplied by your accountant and reviewing the “book value” of your assets determining the value and the content to ensure they are able to carry on trading without too much additional requirement around capital expenditure.

My job is to ensure that the owner of the business for sale, has removed any items of personal use in the depreciation schedule such as personal use vehicles, the odd coffee machine and their personal use mobile phone.

Now here’s the problem... with the prevalence of access through a mobile phone, the business owner has created a bit of an issue for themselves if the mobile number is a point of contact, as well as being on the website and social media pages.

The response from the vendor is always: “I’ve had this number forever; a new owner won’t want all my friends phoning so there’s no way I’m giving up this phone or number!”

Slight issue, if you think about it from a new owners/ purchasers point of view… and a reasonable percentage of calls are made to the business through mobile contact, you’ll want that contact phone number to remain in place so there are no hiccups around continuity of connection for clients/suppliers.

Whether the number of calls made to that mobile are many or few, any contact made is of importance to a new owner.

Please consider this if you’re thinking about selling your business, get a new mobile early on in the decision around selling and have it applied to websites and social media pages as well as keeping it separate from your own personal use phone. It will save that pressure point during due diligence from a buyer.

Cheers Lester.

Contact: Lester de Vere 0274 599 773 or email: Lesterd@abcbusiness.co.nz or visit: www.abcbusiness.co.nz

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YES DISABILITY SUPPORT CENTRE: NEWS

LIFE LESSONS WITH LIFE EDUCATION TRUST

News from Christine Meyer-Jones

Mental Health –

Critical for Children

Re imagine

Photo exhibition featuring young disabled people reenacting famous album covers To re imagine something is to take something and imagine it in a new way, a different way, in an inclusive way and sometimes in a thought-provoking way. In 2015 we spoke to a group of young people and asked them what it would look like if we were to remove stigmas and preconceptions Sonia Thursby of youth with disabilities. They came up with a photo exhibition that featured young disabled people reenacting famous album covers. The exhibition was held in Silo Park for the duration of youth week 2015; after that it travelled to Wellington and in May this year it was part of an installation in Takapuna.

Now it's 2019 and the same question has been asked but this time it wasn’t us doing the asking; the young people asked each other and came to us with a plan. This plan was Re:imagine Voyager where young Pacific and Māori people with disabilities are dressed and representing leadership roles in their cultural identities. To further break down stigmas and barriers associated with both disability and gender specific roles there are both male and female representatives.

A powerful statement with thought-provoking images.

We finished the photoshoots in August and with it we recorded the stories of these young people and their journey of finding strength, establishing connections and identity. It has become more than just showing young disabled people in leadership positions but building the foundation that these young people are leaders with valuable skills, assets and passions.

As young people start to really lead the way with the changes they want to see, I am wondering if we should all be re-imagining a better inclusive future.

The exhibition will be on show throughout Auckland with its final installation at Northart here on the North Shore from the 3rd of December to the 9th of December.

In our complex and changing society, the mental health and wellbeing of our children shapes their success in life. Young people face an increasing number of issues that can seriously impact their wellbeing. Simply put, growing up isn’t easy. Life Education understands that mental health is critical for children growing up, and works to help them feel comfortable with their identity, where they fit in and where they belong.

Through the work we do in schools, we’re seeing increasing demand for help to support children’s wellbeing, such as resilience and tactics to deal with stress. By equipping children with the right skills we can help turn this around. All young people want the same things: to be included, opportunities to learn, to take risks and experience success, to have friends who value and accept them, and to feel competent and confident.

How does Life Ed support children’s mental health?

Through education we help students to understand how decisions they make today can affect their future health and wellbeing. Our specialist educators teach children about the magnificent brain so students can develop an understanding of how it functions and what its needs are. Using models and digital technology, our educators are able to teach children how their brain reacts when they are under stress. We explore how the brain responds to different emotions and how we can create positive responses.

One of the strategies we explore with children is about the need for support and the importance of sharing our problems with others to help navigate through the complex issues they face.

Using models and digital technology, our educators are able to teach children how their brain reacts when they are under stress.

Growing up is like a roller coaster ride. Sometimes life is fantastic, there’s so much to look forward to and the future looks bright. The next moment it can come crashing down and it seems like nothing's going right. These ups and downs can be very challenging and it is our hope that after attending the Life Ed programme they leave better equipped to deal with the challenges.

As we are a charity, we appreciate the financial support of the local community. If you are in a position to help us financially we would love to talk with you, show you through a classroom and you can meet our educators. My email address is cmeyerjones@yahoo.com.

Onward and upward, Christine Meyer-Jones Chair Life Education North Shore Contact us: secretary@lifeeducationnorthshore.nz cmeyerjones@yahoo.com.

Visit: www.lifeeducationnorthshore.nz

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Torbay Primary School, Kauri Park School, Sunnynook Primary School and Belmont Primary

COUNCIL TALK

With Councillor Richard Hills, North Shore representative on Auckland Council.

Thank you all...and don’t forget to vote Thanks to you all for your support, your Richard Hills ideas and for working with me to follow up your concerns over the past three years. I have really enjoyed my first term on the Auckland Council, representing the North Shore. It is a privilege to meet so many great people through this role and I look forward to meeting more of you in the future.

Voting papers will be in your letterbox September 20th to 25th.

Make sure you vote and encourage others to vote too, then take your envelopes to a local library or send it back through the post before October 8th. Post them as soon as you can so they make it back on time, remind your family and neighbours too, if you can.

During this term we have dramatically increased public transport capacity on the Shore, especially on our buses. We worked with Auckland Transport to add 40% capacity to the new network last year and we are seeing around 10% growth in passengers each month. We also rolled out double deckers across many local neighbourhoods.

Another step forward to celebrate is Skypath; Chris Darby and I have worked for a long time to secure Skypath and Seapath projects for our local community and we finally have funding for both. The Government is now funding these projects through our ATAP agreement and all going well, we will see these projects started next year.

We will work hard to ensure these crucial links connect with our communities, so that many of you can walk and cycle easily across the harbour bridge and/or back and forth between Takapuna, Hauraki and Devonport to Birkenhead, Northcote and Glenfield.

This will give you choice to commute safely by bike, and will give you and your family more recreation opportunities off peak, in the weekends and holidays.

Water quality has been a big priority for me, and we’ve heard loud and clear from our community you want action on improving it and cleaning up our beaches. We recently opened the $30m pump station in Fred Thomas Drive, and stormwater upgrades are underway across the community.

Last year we added hundreds of millions of dollars to our 10-year budget to clean up our harbour, streams and beaches. Forensic analysis of the water infrastructure near Takapuna Beach has been completed, and around 30 of the 40 identified issues have already been solved. Wastewater pipe upgrades are underway, and the $12m upgrade to Hurstmere Road is still to come and will bring more improvements to the area plus a new pedestrian-friendly space.

We have now got work started in the Wairau Estuary, Milford and Castor Bay catchments to identify issues and work with the community to improve the water quality there. Consultation has started already and funding is in place to continue the complex work.

The $100m Northcote and Takapuna town centre upgrades are much-needed, and will be a big investment for the Shore. It will make those areas more people-focused, and will create new public spaces, community facilities, homes and jobs. The $47m Lake Road upgrade is currently in detailed business case stage and we look forward to spades in the ground on that project too.

There has been a lot done this term but I hope you can support and vote for me again at the end of the month so I can continue to be your Positive Voice for the Shore on Council and get things done for our community, with our community.

Feel free to continue to contact me about local issues on Richard.hills@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

NORTHCOTE MP DAN BIDOIS

Roading infrastructure and public transport improvements go hand in hand

Dan Bidois

Local body elections are being held on 12 October, and no doubt you’ve seen fences and street corners plastered with signage. As an Electorate MP, most issues raised with me by constituents are in the domain of Auckland Council, with a majority of these issues being on congestion and public transport – realms of Auckland Transport (AT). The lack of progress on easing congestion and improving public transport alone shows the importance of electing representatives that will hold Council and AT accountable.

Auckland is Australasia’s most congested city – bypassing cities such as Melbourne and Sydney. Public transport is part of the solution out of this mess, and that’s why I’ve pushed hard for AT to fix the Northcote Point ferry wharf. It's also why I’m supportive of the Shared Path across the Harbour Bridge. Public transport, however, is not a one-size-fits-all solution for the majority. Right now 87% of Kaipatiki commuters travel by private vehicle, with AT projections indicating this rate to grow to 83% by 2028. It is critical that we continue to invest in roading and infrastructure in order to keep our city moving – but this current Council and Central Government sadly disagree.

The previous National-led Government’s approach saw real investment in infrastructure over our term. Projects like the Waterview tunnel, which cuts travel times and eases congestion, show the importance of investment in large-scale projects. However, we’re now lacking this forward-thinking approach in both Council and Central Government. Their alternatives look to force commuters onto bikes or buses. This approach is both arrogant and ignorant – no wonder AT has the worst reputation amongst all our public organisations.

Electing the right people in our upcoming elections is crucial for our success as a city. I encourage you all to: 1. Assess the track records of incumbents; 2. Read the policies of all candidates; and 3. Elect people who will hold AT and the CCOs to account over poor local delivery.

The reason I joined the National Party was because I believe in the importance of a strong economy. My parents were small business owners, so through that lens I discovered the power of the private sector to transform lives and lift people out of poverty. Only our party believes that a strong economy is at the heart of prosperous communities. Without a strong economy, we’re unable to lift investment in our core public services or tackle our key environment issues.

National has recently published an Economy Discussion Document on how we aim to grow incomes and productivity, reduce the cost of living and offer stable economic management. The document can be found at www.national.org.nz/economy and your input is appreciated! We welcome your feedback as part of our policy development heading toward 2020.

I’m always wanting to hear from constituents on matters facing you, and if you’d like to receive my Bidois Bulletin newsletter, please do email me at dan.bidois@parliament.govt.nz Dan Bidois MP, Electorate office: 09 419 8021, 17 Rawene Rd, Birkenhead danbidois.co.nz Facebook: @danbidoismp Email: dan.bidois@parliament.govt.nz

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CAM CALKOEN: BENDING PERCEPTIONS, INSPIRING CHANGE

SHORE JUNCTION: NEWS UPDATE

By Melanie Barr, Community Director, Shore Junction

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.

It’s not what we do, it's how we make people feel Cam Calkoen

The other week I was with my friend on the Gold Coast. He sells where dreams are made, but others would call him a real estate agent. While we’re having a coffee I observed him working and he apologised as he wanted to be my host but said “I’ve got to win this vendor”. I said mate, you might not know but I’m in this position every day with clients comparing me with other speakers, looking for the best return on their investment similarly as they are with you.

He was looking to drop his commission but making sacrifices to beat the competition is the last thing to do. You are better to look for opportunities to promote your awesomeness and in this moment your awesomeness is your ability to connect. I shared what I did to win speaking gigs, we adapted things that he could do to win listings, and by the end of the day he was the agent to sell the property.

The above situation is not my sales pitch for me to be your mentor, your coach, your guru. But it did get me thinking about how we build connection, rapport and friendship in whatever we do, whoever we are. I believe they can help with all types of relationships, reduce bullying and promote awesomeness.

Look to connect with others through creating an experience far before changing your values. Actually make the ability to create an experience your number one value.

Showcase what makes you similar. As a kid with cerebral palsy I believe the reason I was never bullied at primary school is because I’d let people know that I liked the same things as them.

Step outside your comfort zone to create the comfort zone. This can feel risky but often this is when we show the real us, people who don’t see it for what it is are missing out.

Do what’s different. Often the process of coming up with this can lead towards our biggest strengths, our point of difference, a bit like the kid at school with dreadlocks.

So what does creating an experience look like? It looks like answering questions before they are asked. It looks like making a positive judgement on the situation and creating a positive association. It’s about knowing that the text book theory can be read by anyone but through heart, humility and honour true connection is made… and we get here through zero assumption.

Connection with people through whatever we do, whoever we are, is the most important part of our day of which we show the truest appreciation for when we are with the people we love. But it’s people who briefly pop into our lives that can have an unforgettable impact.

We just need to be open to the reality it’s not what we do that’s important, but how we make people feel... with commitment to this, anything is possible!!!

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

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A place to connect, grow and belong

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, learning, wellbeing and creativity, enabling young people to accelerate their potential and embark on their future pathways to success.

What is the ‘Science, Engineering and Maths’ pillar? Shore Junction’s vision is to accelerate the potential of young people and support them towards their future pathways. Alongside local schools, Shore Junction has an important role to play in supporting stronger educational outcomes and positive transitions to higher education, employment and enterprise.

Through its Science, Engineering & Maths pillar, Shore Junction provides meaningful learning opportunities in ‘real world’ contexts to help strengthen young people’s engagement with education.

The ultimate goal is to support young people to feel passionate about self-led learning, to achieve better educational outcomes in priority subject areas, and to be in stronger positions to use their learning in an employment or enterprise context, transitioning more successfully to their future pathways.

“The pillar will spark engagement with science, engineering and maths as key subject areas,” Melanie says, “and will work alongside schools to achieve better educational outcomes for young people. It will also offer study space and resources, facilitate peer-to-peer learning and support, provide pathways to tertiary education and nurture a youth talent pipeline that responds to current skills gaps and future needs.”

The ultimate goal is to support young people to feel passionate about self-led learning…

Young people need a safe space where they can connect, belong, learn and develop, Youth Junction believes, and consultation with local youth shows, that they are looking to further their learning in the science, engineering and maths subject areas.

In particular, young people are seeking opportunities to explore the practical applications of learned concepts in the realworld environments of business and enterprise. Melanie says the youth that engaged in co-design of the Science, Engineering & Maths pillar are hungry for experience-based learning and learning styles that contrast and build on the school environment.

“We hope to achieve positive long-term outcomes, including diverse young people engaging with key subject areas; improved educational outcomes; the knowledge and skills to transition more successfully to higher education, business and enterprise; gaps between school, tertiary and business bridged; and a wider North Shore community that is more connected and is delivering for its young people,” Melanie says. www.shorejunction.nz

WILSON HOME TRUST: NEWS

EDUCATION: MARK WILSON EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL, KRISTIN SCHOOL

Real life is co-ed, school should be too

St Leonard's Chapel.

Wedding season about to begin St Leonard's Chapel and Gardens is looking forward to our busiest spring season yet, and we only have a few days in summer still available. So if you are planning your wedding and want a unique wedding venue on Auckland’s North Shore, look no further. The beautiful St Leonard's Chapel and Gardens are located in Wilson Home Trust’s grounds in Takapuna.

This is a stunning venue to hold your wedding ceremony or civil union and is only 20 minutes drive from Auckland city. The architecturally designed, award-winning chapel is an independent non-denominational chapel. It can seat up to 150 guests and is also a great wet weather alternative to the gardens.

This is a stunning venue to hold your wedding ceremony or civil union and is only 20 minutes drive from Auckland city.

The historic property’s lawns, sunken garden, rose gardens and pétanque court are perfect locations for your ceremony and provide wonderful photo opportunities.

For more information, viewing or to make a booking, contact Megan Payne on (09) 485 3464 or email weddings@wilsonhometrust.org.nz website www.wilsonhometrust.org.nz Instagram: @thewilsonhometrustweddings

Wison Home Wedding Venue Grounds.

Mark Wilson

The purpose of school is to prepare our young people for their involvement in society and the wider world, so why would anyone not let them learn to work with the opposite sex? The topic of single sex schools is a perennial debate that I am often asked to comment upon. I believe single sex schools can potentially limit young people and their ability to navigate the complexities of life.

In our increasingly diverse societies, it is vital for young people to listen and learn from each other. They must learn to co-operate, understand and respect difference – this improves how we relate, interact and ultimately, organise society. How do we achieve such a vital level of human understanding if we are segregated from the opposite sex in our formative school years?

There’s another aspect of single sex schooling that is problematic and it centres on the reinforcement of traditional stereotypes. It’s very difficult to inject new thinking and challenge perspectives when you are limited to one gender throughout your schooling.

Good teaching responds to the wide variety of learning needs in a classroom, regardless of gender or ethnicity.

A common myth is that single sex schools improve academic achievement. This is based on two simple arguments: single sex schooling removes the distraction of the opposite sex and provides gender specific learning. In reality, being hidden from the opposite sex means students miss out on the development of vital emotional intelligence. Both sexes in the classroom have a moderating effect on each other, keeping in check certain behaviours that groups of boys and girls are in danger of developing when they don’t have the benefit of each other. The argument that there are significant differences in the ways boys and girls learn is a dangerous oversimplification. Good teaching responds to the wide variety of learning needs in a classroom, regardless of gender or ethnicity. Great teachers are, and always will be, the key to success. Professor John Hattie, a renowned educational researcher, has proven that the game changer for learning is the relationship between teacher and student. The ultimate claim of improved academic achievement in single sex schooling is a classic example of: ‘the Kardashian effect’: making things look better than they really are.

Co-ed schools reflect 21st century realities. Like it or not, your child will be entering the world of mixed-gender tertiary institutions and workplaces. They will be required to work alongside different genders and have the skills to navigate those relationships without hesitation. These skills take time and practice; co-ed school leavers have a distinct advantage here. Learning how to co-exist and work with the opposite gender after you have left school is a hindrance. Therefore, it makes no sense to restrict collaborative opportunities for our young people to model the real world of study and employment.

Life is co-ed; it makes sense for students to spend their formative years in a highly engaged co-educational learning environment. Even the ancient Greek philosopher Plato advocated teaching boys and girls together!

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PROPERTY LAW: STEPHANIE REDDY, DAVENPORTS

Stephanie Reddy is an Associate in Davenports Harbour Lawyers commercial and property teams. Stephanie has worked in both New Zealand and London. She has extensive experience in commercial property including advising on sale and purchase of property and leasing, licensing and assignments of commercial shopping centres, taverns and sports organisations.

Cross lease owners’ consents

Stephanie Reddy

Sam and Maureen needed new premises for their expanding GP practice. They found the perfect house which could easily be converted to a GP clinic. The property was a cross lease title. The current owner used the house for residential purposes. Sam and Maureen checked the zoning with the Council and were told it was mixed commercial and residential zoned. They purchased the property and immediately undertook renovations. The renovations extended the house and therefore changed the footprint of the house. They obtained resource consent to carry out the building works.

Two years later they decided to sell the premises. They listed the property for sale and entered into a conditional contract for sale. The purchaser’s solicitor came back to them to say their title was defective. They had failed to obtain the other cross lease owners’ consent to the alterations. In addition they had failed to update the title plan to show the change to the footprint of the premises. Also the cross lease governing their cross lease title only allowed for residential and not commercial use of the premises. They were in breach of their cross lease.

Sam and Maureen were confused. They had undertaken alterations to their previous property which was a fee simple title and hadn’t required their neighbour’s consent. Why did they need consent now? Also the Council had told them the zoning allowed for commercial premises.

They contacted their solicitor who informed them that cross lease titles are very different from fee simple titles. Most cross leases require the consent of the other cross lease owners to alterations of this nature. Where there is a change in the footprint of the premises you need to correct the title plan attached to the record of title which also requires your neighbour’s consent.

Their solicitor advised them to approach the other cross lease owners to obtain their consent retrospectively. The owners could not unreasonably withhold consent. Once consent was obtained they would need a surveyor to prepare the new title plan. Registration of the new plan would involve surrender of their existing cross lease and replacement with the same cross lease just a different plan. If the other cross lease holders agreed they could also remove the clause restricting the use of the premises to residential only.

Their solicitor advised them that next time they wanted to do alterations on a cross lease title they should speak to their solicitor and their cross lease neighbours first.

Stephanie Reddy, 09 601 8344 stephanie@dhlawyers.co.nz

Tammy McLeod (BA LLB) is a director at Davenports Harbour and a trust and asset structuring specialist.

Tammy leads the Davenports Harbour Trust Team and enjoys providing clients with advice and assistance on a broad range of issues involving the structuring and establishment of asset plans, interpretation of trust deeds, the management and administration of trust funds and trust disputes. An important part of Tammy’s practice is reviewing existing asset holding structures to ensure they Tammy McLeod achieve the needs and requirements they were established to meet. She is also experienced in Property (Relationships) Act issues and advises clients on both contracting out agreements and separation. Tammy is a past president of the Auckland Woman Lawyers’ Association and is the current vicepresident of the North Harbour Club.

Marie & Richard

Marie and Richard lived in a beautiful home close to Takapuna beach. They had two adult children each and had been married for 20 years. Their 'blended' family hadn’t been without challenges over the years and one of Richard’s daughters, Sally, did not talk to Marie. When Richard and his first wife had separated when Sally was 13, she had very much taken her mother’s side and still saw Marie as the enemy.

On the advice of their lawyer Marie and Richard had set up a trust not long after they married. Their family home was in it as well as an investment portfolio they had been adding to over the years which was now worth a substantial sum. They had set the trust up as a way to protect the other of them in the event that one of them died. Their concern was that the other’s children would make it difficult for the survivor and neither of them wanted to be “kicked out of their home” if the other died.

Marie and Richard had never told their respective children about the trust. Their view was that it was none of their children’s business what assets they had in their trust, as their hope was that they would dissipate most of their investments before they died and the only asset that would pass to their children would be their house. They were particularly concerned that Sally didn’t know what assets they had, given how difficult she was.

The new Trusts Act which has just been passed raises some concerns for Marie and Richard. Under the new Act which comes into effect on 30 January 2021, there is a mandatory obligation to trustees to advise anyone over the age of 18 if they are a beneficiary of a trust, unless there is good reason not to. The trustees must also provide certain information to the beneficiaries if requested. This includes the assets and liabilities of a trust and how much income the trust is earning.

In light of the new Act, all trusts need to be reviewed. However, Marie and Richard in particular should be reviewing the terms of their trust to see if they can tighten up their wishes for how the trust is managed and limit what information Sally and their other children can glean. While Marie and Richard don’t think that it is their children’s business what their trust owns, the new law says that it is.

If you are unsure as to the impacts of the new Act on your trust, you should get specialist trust advice.

Tammy McLeod, 09 915 4386 tammy@dhlawyers.co.nz

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A FREE FITNESS CHECK FOR YOUR BUSINESS! A quick and easy 10 minute totally free online check.

You will receive a detailed and customised report.

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Aidan Bennett (left), Managing Director of North Shore business Benefitz, with Prof Ted Zorn, Director of Executive Development at Massey University.

Invest 10 minutes in a free online WOF check for your business Massey University has teamed up with a group of supporting organisations to provide North Harbour business people with an online tool that can provide a very quick fitness check for their business.

Massey University is leading the initiative with the support of Business North Harbour, Kiwibank, QLBS and Benefitz.

Business Insight 10 is a quick, 10-minute, totally free online tool that has been developed to help business owners analyse their business and highlight strengths and areas that may need some attention. It involves a very simple three-step process: firstly defining your business stage; secondly completing the 10-minute survey; then receiving a detailed and customised report. It is a proven tool that has been completed by more than 10,000 small businesses in New Zealand, Australia and the United States.

“The survey guides the business owner to think carefully about every aspect of their business,” explains Keith Phillips.

CEO of QLBS, an Albany-based business which developed the survey. “Once completed, they get an immediate snapshot of their business, which is benchmarked against other, similar businesses.”

As an example, some questions in the “sales and business development areas” ask whether you have a process for keeping in touch with your market and potential customers. Or whether you have a well-defined process for acquiring new clients and new business. Is your sales process refined and efficient? Or whether you have a system for when customers or prospects raise a problem or question.

Once completed, they get an immediate snapshot of their business.

Benefitz has supported the initiative with marketing and design services. Benefitz Managing Director Aidan Bennett is also championing the initiative. After more than 30 years in business, he stills sees the need for constant evaluation and says this is a very efficient way for local businesses to get a quick overview of the health of their business.

“There aren’t too many things in this world that are free, and this is one of them,” says Aidan. “Massey has a desire to engage and assist local business and has selected this very useful tool.”

“We are committed to using research and creating learning opportunities to make a positive impact on the success of New Zealand businesses and the overall prosperity of New Zealand,” explains Prof Ted Zorn, Director of Executive Development at Massey University. “We are thrilled to be able to offer this as a valuable tool to our local business community and are also grateful for the support of our partners Business North Harbour, Kiwibank, QLBS and Benefitz, who clearly share our desire to foster business in the area.”

“Business owners can use this tool for their business with the knowledge that what they are doing is confidential, and no individual information will be shared. It will, however, assist with building up generic data for the North Harbour area, which will help us deliver appropriate services and support for our members,” added Kevin O’Leary, the newly appointed General Manager of Business North Harbour.

Kiwibank is the financial sponsor of the project. “Our motto is ‘Kiwis making Kiwis better off’, and this project is an excellent opportunity for us to support local businesses to them focus on key business opportunities,” explains Neil Craigen, Regional Manager – Auckland.

Local businesses can take advantage of this free opportunity by visiting the dedicated website detailed below. The analytical tool, valued at $250, is available for free until 31st October 2019. After receiving the customised report, there is no further obligation to engage with Massey University or Business North Harbour’s business development resources – the choice is yours! www.businessINSIGHT10.co.nz

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ACCOUNTANCY WITH BELLINGHAM WALLACE

Four ways to grow your business When thinking about growing your business, the focus should not be centred around increasing your net profit but on how you can effectively increase your gross profit. A company’s overhead expenses are relatively fixed with not much to gain if you try to reduce them further. Instead, your efforts would be better directed to growing your company’s gross profit to increase the company’s bottom line. There are four principal ways of growing your business: 1) Increase the number of customers; 2) Increase the number of transactions with your customers; 3) Increase the average sales value; and 4) Increase the effectiveness of the processes in your business.

Increase the number of customers Like most business owners, you will no doubt already be thinking about how to increase the number of customers in your client base.

A generic advertising campaign may not be the best idea. Think about the types of customers you want to attract and how best to reach them. Ask yourself, what makes your business unique and how are you going to best address your customers’ needs? This will help focus your efforts to target the right type of customers.

Often the best source of new customers will come from your existing customer base. Where appropriate, consider setting up a referral system where you thank and reward your customers for making referrals. Remember, not all new customers are good customers, so choose wisely.

Increase the number of transactions with your customers Increasing the number of times your customers transact with you tends to be a more effective way of increasing your profit than it is to gain new ones. By knowing your customers and how you should be dealing with them, you will create a better experience and help build customer loyalty. Customer loyalty is built through delivering value and nurturing them. Remember, the more you know your customers, the better you will service them. Try to find ways to encourage your customers to keep coming back to experience your offering.

Increase the average sales value Increasing your prices is not the only way to increase the average sales per transaction. Sometimes increasing your prices will increase a customer’s perception of the quality of the product or service they are receiving but on the other hand, may have an adverse effect of reducing sales if your product or service is perceived to be overpriced. Alternatively, think about cross-selling or up-selling your products or services to increase the average sales value.

This is achieved through both knowing your customers better and educating them on the other services you offer. Don’t be afraid to present different options or make suggestions on what you can do for your customer. Consider options around bundling your offering or the McDonalds’ approach of “do you want fries with that?”.

Increase the effectiveness of the processes in your business The processes you have in your business are central to your success in servicing your customers. Improving the effectiveness of your processes will increase the quality of your product or service delivered to your customers. Improving your processes

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Accountancy with Mike Atkinson of Bellingham Wallace.

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includes investing in new technologies and equipment, standardising internal processes and product mix, or having the right people in the right roles. Training and support will improve internal processes by upskilling your people to a point where they are able to make appropriate autonomous decisions. At its base, all businesses are made up of processes, and your ability to eliminate waste in your processes will deliver a better return to your gross profit.

Tackling all four strategies in one go may be a bit daunting and not often practical. One issue in trying to implement all the strategies in one go is that you will not necessarily know which of your new initiatives have worked. Taking a systematic approach by measuring the outcome of each new initiative will help evaluate which ones have worked and their overall impact on your business. It’s a bit like being the pit crew for Scott Dixon in the Indy Cars. When he comes into the pits, we would make a change, he then goes back out on the track, and tests and measures the effectiveness of the change. He would then come back into the pits and change something else, until the car is working perfectly.

While you may be Scott Dixon driving your business, your accountant should be your pit crew, helping to get the best out of the car. A simple and effective tool in the pits is a financial model which can be used to simulate how each strategy will impact on the business. This model will help with running 'what if' scenarios to gauge the overall impact of each decision and be able to see KPIs for any new strategy.

Below is a simple example how incrementally increasing each of the four ways to grow your business impacts on the company’s gross profit: • Numbers of customers increasing from 2,000 to 2,050 (net gain of 50 new customers); • Average number of transactions with your customers increase from 2 to 2.5 times per year; • Average sales value increases from $3,000 to $3,100; and • Gross profit margin increases from 30% to 31%.

Gross profit equals the numbers of customers multiplied by average number of transactions with your customers multiplied by average sales value multiplied by gross profit margin.

• Current situation: 2,000 x 2 x $3,000 x 30% = $3,600,000 • Future situation: 2,050 x 2.5 x $3,100 x 31% = $4,925,125 While the above changes might be making the most of the 'one percenters', the cumulative impact of those changes is an increase in gross profit of $1,325,125, or an increase of 36.8%.

Growing a business is not easy but with a few tweaks in the right places, you and your pit crew can increase profitability in your business.

By Mike Atkinson (Director) and Kelvin Sam (Associate) Phone: 09 309 7851 Email: mikea@bellinghamwallace.co.nz Visit: www.bellinghamwallace.co.nz

LEGALLY SPEAKING: SCHNAUER AND CO

Parents helping children into their first home

Legally Speaking with Abbie Featherstone, Schnauer & Co. Abbie Featherstone

To guarantee or not to guarantee...

It seems impossible for the current and upcoming generation of young adults to enter the property market with the cost of housing in today’s market and the stringent rules put in place

by New Zealand’s banking institutions. The current rules surrounding deposits for any prospective buyer is that (in most cases) you need to have a 20% deposit for the bank to approve your lending. There are however loop holes within this rule and this article will focus on what we are currently experiencing as solicitors in the legal world as a growing trend; parents guaranteeing the borrowings of their children.

Currently the Banks are allowing parents to enter into guarantees (to ensure the 20% deposit criteria is met) whereby parents are essentially placing their assets ‘in the firing line’ in order to help their children place their feet on the first rung of the property ladder.

From the bank’s point of view having security placed over parents assets ensures that the banks criteria of 20% is adhered to by combining the deposit monies the children have scraped together with the equity in parents assets to make up that 20%. For example, a child has a $50,000.00 deposit but needs a $100,000.00 deposit in order to satisfy the bank that they are placing 20% equity into a $500,000.00 property. The parents will need to have assets worth $50,000.00 in order to make up the difference. The problems parents face here is that the bank’s never limit the guarantee to the amount that the parents are providing (unless a solicitor requests a limit which can be approved or denied depending on individual circumstances) and the parents end up guaranteeing their children’s entire loan plus all interest and costs incurred by the bank to recover the debt as well as any future borrowings of the children.

Now we would all like to think our children will not default on

their mortgages but on the slight chance that they do, the parents are now faced with being placed into the shoes of the borrower and servicing the loan as if they were the original borrower.

We would strongly advise all parents thinking of guaranteeing their children’s loans to obtain independent legal advice…

Some matters that need to be considered by parents when entering into guarantees are that a guarantee is likely to affect the parents’ own ability to borrow and the guarantee extends to their personal assets including the possibility of losing their own home in order to satisfy the debt under the guarantee. Another issue surrounding guarantees is that banks do not terminate guarantees when the loan is repaid so parents can still remain liable for any future borrowings of their children without knowing this. The onus is on the guarantor (parent) to notify the bank that they wish to terminate the guarantee and not have it extended to future borrowings.

We would strongly advise all parents thinking of guaranteeing their children’s loans to obtain independent legal advice before entering into what can be seen as a daunting document so that they have a full understanding as to the nature and effect of the guarantee and what they are actually signing up for.

Schnauer & Co, 222 Kitchener Road, Milford 09 486 0177 www.schnauer.com

our name may be hard to say, but working with us is easy Founded in the 1980s, Schnauer and Co is a well established law firm located on the North Shore.

Our expertise focuses on the following areas of law: Relationship Property and Family Law | Trusts/Asset Protection and Estate Planning Property | Commercial | Elder Law | Deceased Estates At Schnauer and Co we: have a passion for problem solving, a flexible approach to working, and a consistent commitment to clients, we love what we do – and it shows.

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: BAYLEYS NORTH SHORE COMMERCIAL

High profile corner location offers plenty of brand exposure opportunities.

Big opportunity for owner occupiers or value-add investors The extensive land and bulding complex which has housed the New Zealand office of global health care and agriculture company Bayer for many years is for sale offering a myriad of options for the next owner.

The substantial two-storey commercial property at 1-3 Argus Place, Hillcrest currently contains Bayer New Zealand’s administrative, research, warehousing, storage and despatch activities.

But with the company relocating these activities, the 4,876sqm concrete-reinforced steel-framed building complex and the 7,634sqm of Light Industry zoned land it sits on are now being offered for sale with vacant possession. Bayleys North Shore Commercial’s Laurie Burt, Ranjan Unka and Daniel Henderson are marketing the property and expressions of interest are being sought, with offers closing on September 19.

The building consists of a 1,833sqm high-stud warehouse, a 173sqm laboratory and 2,870sqm of office space and amenities which are rated at 90% of New Building Standard (NBS). It has wellappointed offices, a boardroom, meeting rooms, training rooms and an excellent cafeteria and amenities.

Mr Henderson says a unique aspect of the sale is that it will also include an extensive office fit-out, quality furniture, fixtures and

fittings and warehouse racking, offering a turnkey opportunity.

He says the quality of the building and the flexibility of the layout within the complex means it will appeal to a wide range of owner occupiers, developers or value-add investors.

“The premises could continue in its present sole-occupant structure with a large administrative area supporting the logistics activities of the adjacent warehouse, or it could be reconfigured into multiple tenancies,” Mr Henderson says.

“Separating the complex into smaller units would allow the utilisation of the existing fit-out and continuing the office-based commercial space in its current format. Within that, there is the possibility of creating several smaller tenancies in the existing space.

“This versatility for multiple uses and tenancies is underpinned by the premises having substantial car parking – both open-air and under-cover – and dual vehicular access points off Argus Place.”

Mr Henderson says with repurposing of the infrastructure, the property could also be used by a range of alternative owner occupiers including churches, medical, education, entertainment or recreational businesses. The extensive office fit-out, including all the furniture and fixtures, could be very attractive

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High quality office space comes with an attractive fit-out and furniture.

Corner location offers big brand exposure Mr Burt says the site’s high profile corner location, with frontage to both Argus Place and Sunnybrae Road, allows for any new occupant looking for strong brand exposure to install prominent naming rights signage on two street fronts.

Argus Place is a cul-de-sac that services five separate industrial facilities whilst Sunnybrae Rd is an arterial road connecting Archers Road in the north with Northcote Road to the south.

The property is being offered for sale complete with an extensive floor-to-ceiling racking system in the warehouse – delivering a virtual turnkey operation for a logistics and stock-movement business.

“Argus Place sits directly on the boundary separating the residential portion of Hillcrest from the light industrial Porana Road precinct in the Wairau Valley which consists predominantly of small to medium sized construction, automotive, engineering and retail tenancies,” Mr Burt says.

“The property is being offered for sale complete with an extensive floor-to-ceiling racking system in the warehouse – delivering a virtual turnkey operation for a logistics and stockmovement business.

“The location has good access to the Northern Motorway just two kilometres away – making it easy for staff commuting.

The office and warehouse building is surrounded by car parking for some 101 vehicles, including numerous covered spaces at ground floor level under the offices.”

Mr Unka says the periphery of the property along the Sunnybrae Road frontage has been professionally landscaped with large rocks and shrub-sized vegetation to enhance the office’s aesthetics and ensure a smooth visual transition zone between Hillcrest’s industrial and residential neighbourhoods.

“The imposing A-grade office and warehousing complex is one

The existing floor-to-ceiling racking system in the warehouse is available to the new owner.

of the biggest commercial properties in the Porana Road periphery offering plenty of space in an area that has a vacancy rate of only 2.2%.

“Seldom do you see such a substantial property being available in this very tightly held area. This is a unique offering and will be sold by its current owner which is in the process of relocating existing operations. This also means that a delayed settlement is on offer which will provide purchasers with time to review options, plan their relocation into the premises or gain any consents required before having to settle the property.”

Industrial property market has plenty of steam The Argus Place property is coming on the market at a time when industrial property values remain strong, continuing the upward movement experienced throughout 2018 into 2019, says Daniel Henderson, Bayleys North Shore Commercial’s general manager.

“The key factors driving the industrial market have been an increase in buyer and tenant demand, very low vacancy rates, increasing market rents, firming yields, a shortage of good quality opportunities and a very robust owner occupier market.

“The continuing fall in interest rates, given further momentum by last month’s unexpectedly large drop in the Official Cash Rate to 1%, may put further pressure on yields although most future growth in capital values is expected to come from continuing rental growth. Rents are expected to increase by around 3%-5% over this year.

“The historically low interest rates are also a boon for owner occupiers. It means they can borrow from banks that they often have long relationships with to fund their acquisition of a property at a generally lower cost than renting.”

Mr Henderson says land values have also been rising, however, developers are being significantly impacted by the lack of welllocated industrial zoned land and rising construction costs. “The amount of greenfield land in the southern part of the North Shore in particular remains at negligible levels and this is unlikely to change because of restrictive zoning, forcing developers to look further north and west. This supply pressure has seen land values in Wairau Valley and Glenfield increase substantially over the past few years.

“Because the supply of new industrial premises in these precincts will remain extremely low in the years ahead, good quality existing buildings such as 1-3 Argus Place will be the main focus of occupiers and investors.”

Devereux Howe-Smith Realty Limited, Bayleys, Licensed under the REA Act 2008 D +64 9 489 0999 | F +64 9 489 0990 29 Northcroft Street, Takapuna, Auckland 0622

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BOWLS NORTH HARBOUR: NEWS

with Lindsay Knight

Oscars-like ceremony for bowls awards A momentous 2018-19 North Harbour bowls season deserved a fitting celebration and that was what was provided at the recent awards day held at the Milford club with an Oscars-like ceremony.

Major achievers paraded up a red carpet to receive their accolades against a background of a musical accompaniment provided by the band of Mairangi Bay member Keith Berman.

The occasion’s atmosphere was also enhanced by a comparatively new bowler, Takapuna’s Jan Calcott, acting as a highly professional MC, a reminder that in an earlier life Jan compered fashion shows.

Her feminine touch was appropriate as the recent Millie Nathan. awards were dominated by the Harbour centre’s women’s players. On the non-playing side two stalwarts, Mairangi Bay’s Jean Ashby and Orewa’s Maureen Taylor, received prestigious honours.

Ashby, whose distinguished service as an umpire to the game both nationally and at centre level was highlighted in last month’s Channel magazine, was given a life-time achievement award. And Taylor, for her work in many roles but especially on the match committee, won the President’s Cup which was a nice coincidence, as earlier at the centre annual meeting she succeeded Birkenhead’s Gary Stephens as president for the upcoming 2019-20 season.

But the biggest prize of all went to Wendy Jensen, who was an absentee from the awards function but only because she was capping off what had been an outstanding playing season by representing New Zealand on the same weekend in Australia.

Her long list of achievements in the 2018-19 season saw her win not only the Harbour women’s player of the year title but also gain the supreme bowler award. Playing out of the Orewa club, she won a host of centre titles and secured her gold star.

Consistent form at the nationals meant her return after a long absence to the national squad, and with the Black Jacks in Australia for the Asia Pacific Games, she was in the gold medal winning four. It was a vintage season indeed for the Orewa club from which Jensen and Taylor were not the only distinguished members.

Other top-line performances by the likes of Elaine McClintock and Lisa Parlane, and the club’s dominance of pennants and other competitions, plus its establishment of modern facilities, made Orewa the club of the year.

The other playing awards went to Sean Mulholland (Browns Bay), as the best one-to-five years men’s bowler; Teresa Rogers (Mairangi), as the best one-to-five years women’s bowler; and as

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the young bowler of the year, Birkenhead’s highly promising Milika Nathan. Despite their inexperience all three of these players have excelled at senior level with centre titles already.

Non-playing awards went to Stuart Miller (Takapuna), who as a volunteer had raised many thousands of dollars for his club running corporate days; Terry Moverley (Birkenhead) as an industrious administrator; Norma Klaassen (Manly), a long serving centre official; Graham Dorreen (Takapuna), as coach of the year; and Sue Rossiter (Takapuna) as umpire.

Dorreen has won the coaching accolade a number of times but this year’s award was especially appropriate, for he has stepped down as centre board chairman, and the awards ceremony, which he has overseen for some time, was his last act in that capacity.

However, he has not been lost to bowls as he will concentrate now as a coach on the centre’s and Bowls New Zealand’s high performance programmes and he has also become chairman of the Takapuna club board. www.bowlsnorthharbour.com

HEALTH AND WELLBEING: 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.

Diabetes: Time for real action As I see it - by John Appleton “The middle of the epidemic: how New Zealand's diabetes response failed.”

This is the heading of a recent feature article in The New Zealand Herald.

The article reports that “the fight against diabetes has gone backwards and a total revamp of official strategy is needed".

“When people say 'It's going to get worse', it's already got worse. On the wards, it's a third of the patients. In some wards it would be more than a third.

This is a huge number,” says Professor David Simmons, an international diabetes expert.

The question I have is: how bad will the situation have to get before we are willing to face up to the real reasons for the epidemic?

Just a few weeks ago I was speaking with a woman who faced significant health issues associated with her weight and blood sugar levels. Unlike many who seem unwilling to take responsibility for their health status, this woman consulted a dietician who mapped out a new lifestyle that involved significant changes to her diet and a daily exercise programme. As the kilograms fell off, guess what? Blood sugar levels normalised, the woman felt really good about herself and her doctor was no longer concerned about the potential for diabetes.

For many years we have been conditioned to avoid fat and consume refined carbohydrates.

It was pretty sobering to see queues of our ship’s passengers hovering around the cake section in the buffet restaurants.

This is just one example of what could be thousands in New Zealand if only our political masters would stop prevaricating and let the truth come out. Diabetes is not a mystery disease, and while there will always be concerns about Type I diabetes, it’s the Type II form that is strongly linked with lifestyle that is filling up the hospitals.

Recently my wife and I were on a cruise, and it surprised us how many fellow passengers were morbidly obese, on walking frames or in wheelchairs. A lot of these passengers were

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younger than us. We always used the stairs between decks and most often we had them to ourselves.

It got me thinking that many of these people were suffering from chronic poisoning due to poor dietary choices and a sedentary lifestyle. No doubt they were also on numerous medications.

Having someone push your wheelchair around the deck is nothing like striding out and enjoying the feeling of wellbeing that comes from the production of endorphins that exercise generates.

For many years we have been conditioned to avoid fat and consume refined carbohydrates. It was pretty sobering to see queues of our ship’s passengers hovering around the cake section in the buffet restaurants.

The result of this should not surprise anyone with any awareness of basic biochemistry. In New Zealand, our massive daily consumption of refined carbs and lack of exercise is clearly what’s behind the diabetes problem and until we start shouting this from the rooftops, hospitals will continue to be overwhelmed.

Something that could be done really simply and cheaply to reduce the need for amputations and other serious medical complications associated with diabetes is to put vitamin C on prescription and make it available free of charge to anyone with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Vitamin C and glucose are very similar molecules and both compete for entry into the cells.

Way back in the 1970s, Emeritus Professor John Ely from the University of Washington concluded from his research that the serious health consequences of prolonged Type II diabetes (blindness, wounds that won't heal, limb amputation etc) are the result of the lack of vitamin C inside cells. More recently a Science Daily article in 2009 reported on research from the Oklahoma Diabetes Centre and was headed ‘Stopping Diabetes Damage With Vitamin C’.

Vitamin C is not the only nutrient that is helpful when it come to diabetes. Alpha Lipoic Acid can help with diabetic neuropathy and gynmena sylvestre – a safe and cheap herbal option for blood sugar control – could be widely used.

While we wait for the truth to emerge, we could at least focus a bit of energy in preventing some of the costly complications of the disease.

John Appleton (09) 489 9362 appletonassoc@xtra.co.nz www.johnappleton.co.nz

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A recent survey conducted by Xero found that almost 10% of business owners would like to retire in the next year. Statistics New Zealand numbers suggest up to a quarter could leave their businesses in the next 10 years. In many conversations that we have with business owners we find that hardly any have a succession plan, which means: 1. They are unlikely to get the best price for their business 2. Their retirement and standard of living may suffer as a result 3. The buyer may have a harder time making the business succeed.

Transitioning from business ownership and making the decision to sell your business is a massive decision that can have huge impact on one's life. It can be overwhelming and for some is an emotional roller coaster. The adverse effects can be procrastination and in the end, poor decision-making.

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1. Take the business to the market – Owners rarely are able to put together a campaign that outlines the opportunity that the business represents to prospective buyers. They often don’t know when to get a broker involved, or how negotiations play out. This means potentially leaving money on the table unnecessarily at a time where they should be reaping their rewards to the fullest extent.

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BARFOOT & THOMPSON REMUERA

Harbourside Lifestyle Ease 55 Stanley Point Road, Devonport Heading along the sweeping driveway towards the iconic white double-storey villa high on the clifftop, you gain a sense of entering a grand country estate. With its huge sunny, northfacing lawn, the 1764sqm (more or less) property is impressive and utterly secluded which makes it so peaceful that it feels a million miles from the bustle of the city.

Then, as you step inside, it doubly rewards you with the most panoramic 270-degree view across the harbour to Auckland City, the eastern bays and beyond.

This outstanding property met owners Matt and Victoria Silwood’s brief perfectly. For Victoria, the grand proportions of the large fivebedroom home, its elevated position and the sea view reminded her of her childhood home. Furthermore, once she lived in the property, she was thrilled that it delivered so much more than her expectations, providing an amazing lifestyle she could not have imagined.

“For starters," says Victoria, “everybody walks into the upstairs lounge with its massive curved, faceted IMAX window and is blown away by the fabulous view and ever-changing landscape. For guests, it’s non-stop entertainment. We’ve had legendary New Year’s Eve parties enjoying the Sky Tower fireworks from the terrace.

It’s not just watching the big ships and cruise liners coming and going; we have seen some wonderful sights such as an actual naval submarine, and a Russian oligarch’s submarine-shaped superyacht moored directly in front of the house. Sea planes regularly take off and land, Westhaven weekly yacht races turn on the nearby buoy, and navy ships often do their exercises out front. They’re so close to the water, we see just about everything that happens on the harbour," Victoria says.

“You’re in the middle of everything but set apart, above it all."

Of course, when the America’s Cup teams arrive, the house has a direct line-of-sight to the base camps. “The new owners will be right in the middle of all the action, not just the racing but all the 'before and after' bustle as well. They will be part of the biggest party in town!”

Also, to their delight, just 100 metres away Matt and Victoria discovered a little hidden path that goes down to Secret Cove jetty and beach where you can swim. “It’s idyllic for children, just like in the Famous Five stories. There are lots more of these little hidden beaches scattered nearby around Stanley Point,” Victoria says.

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are an easy walk away or two minutes by car, and there are a host of recreational amenities nearby – the Stanley Point Bowling and Petanque Club and the tennis club. But Victoria particularly loves the freedom of hopping on the ferry from either Stanley Bay or Devonport, and heading to the city.

“We often meet up with friends for dinner or a drink. Having the city so close extended our lifestyle enjoyment significantly. Whether it's board meetings or university, the ferry delivers us to the city in just ten minutes.”

She adds that buses to local schools, including nearby Takapuna Grammar, stop 50m from the property and all the major private schools connect via buses near the ferry building, making it a breeze for families with school-age children to get around.

But everything about this property is easy, especially since the massive restoration and modernisation exercise undertaken by Victoria and Matt to add luxury and warmth to their home. No expense was spared on upgrading this historic home.

While they took pains to restore many of the lovely original features in its multiple living spaces, including the extravagant Victorian fire surrounds and character timberwork, a stylish refit included refinishing window and door hardware, installing cosy gas central heating, new plumbing and roofing, and much more.

The grounds were professionally landscaped by Second Nature and automatic watering systems keep everything looking spruce all year round.

Expansive timber decking with an outdoor fireplace makes for impressive entertaining whatever the season. A wraparound glass balustrade keeps the view centre-stage, with a wide boardwalk that extends the length of the cliff face. It is the perfect vantage point to watch all the harbour action and the bedazzling city lights at night.

The couple also went to considerable expense to fully stabilise the cliff below. At nearly half an acre, their potentially sub-dividable estate is one of the very few cliff-front properties that has been underpinned for peace of mind.

Now that everything has been upgraded to an exceptional standard, there is nothing left for the new owners to do but enjoy all the lifestyle benefits of this prestigious maritime suburb which is suitably regarded as one of the four most exclusive suburbs in Auckland, known as the Golden Quartet – along with the other three premium areas of Remuera, Herne Bay and St Mary’s Bay.

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BUILDING & RENOVATION: ITALIAN ECO STYLE

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North Shore business bringing Italian plaster finishing to New Zealand homes Italy has been known for its craftsmanship in the building products area for hundreds of years. You understand that by taking a trip to Italy and experiencing for yourself the architecture, workmanship and finishing of buildings all over that wonderful country.

That expertise and related product knowledge has been brought to New Zealand by the Vasori family from near Milan (Italy), who are now adding to the finishing of our buildings with their limebased plaster coatings.

Husband and wife team of Paolo and Paola Vasori, along with Paolo’s brother Luca Vasori make up the team behind Shore-based business Italian Eco Style. Since 2016, Italian Eco Style has changed the home renovation landscape considerably, adding quality workmanship never seen before down under in special plastering finishes.

Paolo and Luca’s father spent decades in the plaster finishing trade in Italy, using plaster made from seasoned lime, marble powder and natural minerals. The trade is in the blood of the Vasoris, so when they both ended up together in New Zealand, they decided to introduce the product and related workmanship here.

“When you are looking for quality workmanship in special plastering finishes, painting and decorating, delivered on time by a team of professionals that follows your project from start to finish, here it is where your journey begins,” says Paolo Vasori. He is passionate about his work. “We provide a range of bespoke finishes – both painting and plastering – with over 100 years of proven heritage and experience in the trade.”

Luca, who has become well-known in local football circles on the Shore, came to New Zealand in 2003, and was joined by his brother Paolo and his wife Paola in 2014. It was then that they started Italian Eco Style.

They are now the exclusive distributor of the Advance Spirito Libero (Italian coatings) product in New Zealand. They sell the product; provide the plastering, painting and decorating skills for installation and application of the product; and are also playing a part in training applicators to grow the products use in New Zealand.

“Advanced Spirito Libero is a lime-based plaster that is made in Italy,” explained Luca Vasori, when we visited him, Paolo and Paola at their Northcote showroom during August. “It is non-toxic and environmentally friendly, and is ideal for both interiors and exteriors.

Our lime plasters provide a breathable system allowing moisture to

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permeate freely so it can evaporate quickly. The most amazing thing is the fact that by adding natural mineral powders to natural plaster, it is possible to create stunning effects, ranging from marble to concrete.

You can choose your favourite colour and enjoy the texture you prefer.

A huge range of finishes are achievable including polished stone, marble, aged stone, metal, industrial concrete, travertine, engraved stone, split stone, worn stone, rusted tin and many more.”

In the Woodside Avenue showroom the Vasoris have a wide range of interesting high-end finishes. You can see all the possibilities of marble to concrete finishes that Luca Vasori is alluding to. They are also keen to emphasise that while these finishes are high end, the price is not high end. What they do is very affordable and the products are durable, very resistant to wear and tear, so require very little maintenance once applied.

The range of plasters include: Crazy Stone – ideal where speed of application is needed, typical of any commercial job; Concrete Finish – specifically designed for New Zealand conditions; Venetian Plaster – for indoor wall surfaces; Marmorino Classic – for interior and exterior where filling power is required. Italian Eco Style has a plaster suitable for walls, steps, benches, splashbacks, kitchens and bathrooms.

The Italian Eco Style team will be at the Home Show during September, or you can visit their North Shore Showroom.

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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. This is his regular and lively contribution to Channel Magazine.

Back delivering for Henry (Luce) after a month off...

Sorry I missed my last month’s column, I needed a holiday.

That was spent house boating with old friends on Lake Powell, which lies in the States of Utah and Arizona. Lake Powell is the largest man made lake in America and lies behind the Glen Dam which was constructed in the early 1960s. The Lake is some 200 miles long, with a foreshore of 2000 miles, and within it are 1000 canyons – a bit like boating on the moon, some have said. Bring it up on your computer and have a look at it, it’s an extraordinary landscape. It was as hot as hell, the top temperature we endured was 45 degrees which was 120 degrees in their language.

The road trips were extraordinary, from San Francisco to the southern Los Angeles area, out through Nevada into Arizona back into Utah, then back into Arizona, then back into southern Utah and finally back into Arizona to a town called Page which was the construction town for the dam during the building period. Every time I go to America, parts of it never cease to amaze me. This particular time, it was the solar panel farms creating electricity for the local areas. At times there were hundreds of acres of them, huge mirrors reflecting the sun into the panels to generate the electricity.

Anyway, back to more mundane things – I have a concern about the historic old rubbish tips on the North Shore. This concern comes about by the recent event on the West Coast of the South Island when about 75 kilometres of coastline and riverbed were strewn with rubbish after torrential rainfall.

Flooding in late March exposed a disused landfill near the township of Fox Glacier. This was finally cleaned up last month after unbelievable volunteer efforts, which included hundreds of locals, travellers and backpackers, cleaned up the rubbish.

Thousands of man hours’ work and hundreds of bags of rubbish, truly a great effort.

Maybe we should look at our old rubbish tips: just three that spring to mind are the former Devonport Borough Council tip in Ngataringa Bay; one huge rotting edifice of the 1960s and 1970s – just buried by a few feet of topsoil to this day. Another one was at Woodhall Park near Narrow Neck Beach, where we used to play as kids, another rotting time bomb, and again covered by a few feet of topsoil. The most concerning one for me though, is the lower fields of Rosmini College where young people play every day of the week. All my five boys went to school there, and if they grazed or cut themselves on the playing fields, it would nearly always result in a horrible infection. Maybe there should be a long term plan to make good what has been just a relatively superficial cover up of pretty toxic ground.

I had some correspondence recently from the Wairau Estuary Enhancement Promotion Society. These are ratepayers who have joined together to take the Council to task in regards to the Milford Creek Marina area.

A recent meeting of the Auckland Council Healthy Waters workshop on the Wairau Estuary and ratepayers began with enthusiasm but ended in disgruntled uncertainty and dissatisfaction.

The opening presentation inspired, with promises of

restoration and enhancement, enhanced ecology and biodiversity and importantly, improved storm water quality of Wairau Estuary and the adjacent beaches of Milford and Castor Bay. This estuary is a murky mess, plagued with a long term ban on swimming and shellfish gathering at the mouth of the Estuary. Toxic discharges including lead and other metals, industrial solvents, storm water and sewerage all mixed up in a toxic cocktail which spews on to the beaches at North Milford and Castor Bay, Milford beach and South Milford, and then Takapuna beach. This is as a result of a long term legacy of permissive regulatory regimes, and lax monitoring and enforcement by the Local Authority.

Good work is being done by tracing storm water cross contamination with sewage, but there have been decades of inadequate action by successive Councils. The Community has communicated to Council the importance placed on healthy waters, these beaches are a regional resource. Any fine summer day Milford Beach and Reserve is heaving with families from all over Auckland, some of them swimming in the Estuary. Council tells us a proportion of rates is targeted to address water quality, but of this Auckland-wide rate, only 20% gets spent on the North Shore.

Plans for a boardwalk and landscaping are commendable, but do nothing to fix the fundamental problem of the dirty water in the Wairau Estuary, and Milford and Castor Bay beaches. Everyone, presenters and ratepayers alike, knows that a boardwalk is nothing but lipstick on a toxic pig that will remain a hazard to health. Having a public boardwalk over this toxic cocktail may be a Health and Safety conundrum for the Council. Boardwalks invite people to walk over the water, but children may topple in, teens are likely to jump or dive off such structures.

The 80 ratepayers present at this meeting were overwhelmingly clear that water quality was of paramount importance for the Estuary and the adjacent beaches. However, what we were asked to vote on was whether we approved of minor planting and bank stabilisation along the Estuary edges. The jarring disconnect between the soaring opening rhetoric and these paltry peripheral crumbs was felt by all. The fine Council staff clearly felt an uncomfortable obligation to obfuscate on behalf of their elected bosses, the bosses who are yet to realise that healthy water is as much a priority for ratepayers as it is for the Prime Minister who affirmed recently “Every New Zealander should be able to swim in their river without getting sick”.

Just to finish off, here’s another question for you to ponder on for a month – I have heard there is a new pedestrian crossing planned between the football fields and the cemetery; this is to enable safe passage over the busy road. Usually for families coming to and from their games. I’ve got no problem with a pedestrian crossing here, but I do have a problem with the cost, which is an estimated $300,000. The road width at that particular area is approximately 10 metres, so how does a crossing cost $30,000 per metre? This is absolutely absurd. Just think about that.

See you next month.

By the way Aidan Bennett, our beloved Editor in Chief, the Henry Luce of the North Shore (if you don’t know who Henry Luce is, Google him) is standing for Council with Danny Watson. We live in interesting times.

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The Channel Crossword

Set locally by Mãyã, especially for Channel each month. No. 51

A PERIMETRIC JIGSAW! Fit the answers in where they will go.

The periphery (starting at top left and going clockwise) is the answer to: Little girl somehow never having a yard of tea with her dragon (4,2,5,6,7) Jerry dribbling - not unknown for egging on dogs (9) Dance Queen at home with a dancer (9) He's a spoilt one, barking "Break a leg!" (11) O, a ruler can hold a novice in a young tree (7) Make red hot coals with hanging to replace 'er (9) Scan around in fashion to surpass (9) Suffering got quite a few dirty (3-6) Post sheep in the Netherlands? (5) Dame is clued by papers, for example (4,5) It could be argued she's coming out with a counter (9)

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LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS 2019 TONI, DANNY & AIDAN – A FRESH APPROACH

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Channel Magazine publisher Aidan Bennett has put his hand up in recent weeks for election to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board. The Takapuna resident says his focus if elected will be preparing our little slice of paradise for the future. He has teamed up with two prominent local identities, Danny Watson (of Belmont/Bayswater) and Toni van Tonder (of Devonport), to offer a fresh approach for the local board that has struggled for many years to overcome its differences. During the campaign he sat down with Danny and Toni to provide this interview for Channel Magazine. To cover why they are standing and just what the ‘fresh approach’ will be.

Danny Watson, Toni van Tonder and Aidan Bennett.

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Why you should vote for Aidan, Danny and Toni for the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board AIDAN BENNETT: Toni, the idea for the ‘a fresh approach’ was unanimously agreed on very early in our plans to run for the local board. What does this mean from your perspective?

TONI VAN TONDER: Working as the Business Improvement District Manager in Devonport has given me a close insight to how our Local Board operates and behaves. Very early on it was clear to me that we’ve got people in the role who have been there too long, who favour ego over outcomes and who aren’t willing to genuinely engage or move their stake. This is something all three of us observed and so our motivation to stand was to offer ‘a fresh approach’, one that was about working collaboratively with each other and with community, and about showing respect instead of being combative. Our city is experiencing growing pains, that’s to be expected. Rather than fight our future, we want to pave the way for an excellent future. That’s our fresh approach.

sure we get our share when it comes to development in our area.

AB: Toni, I have come to know you via a few things in recent years. The Devonport Arts Festival; the Kaipatiki Project Environment Centre and more recently as the Manager of the Devonport Business Association (BID). So you have a real diverse background in the arts, environment and business. How will this help you if elected to the local board?

TVT: Yes, I think our relationship spans nearly a decade! I’m definitely privileged as my work and community involvement offers me a unique advantage when stepping into the Local Board role. To my mind, when you combine business, arts and the environment, you’ve pretty much got the formula for a great life. I want to see vibrant and thriving town centres where locals shop locally and job creation is made. I believe being immersed in creative and thoughtful art (be it in events and activations or in our Authorised by Aidan Bennett, 14 Blomfield Spa, Takapuna. built environment) can inspire and uplift us, and most importantly AB: Danny, you didn’t take much convincing to join our team. if we protect the earth and position every person as kaitiakitanga Why did you want to put yourself forward to serve your (guardians) of our natural environment, then we all live better, community on the local board?

DANNY WATSON: Many that live in our community will get involved healthier and more connected lives. with coaching (as I have), running groups or just volunteering to help AB: What do you guys see as being the main issues facing our out in many and varied ways. little slice of paradise that a local board that you are elected to Politics seems to be a different issue, to a certain level you lose can have an influence on? your anonymity.

DW: A growing population. We cannot avoid it nor the challenges it I have lived most of my life in close view of the public, so am brings. We need more housing, enhanced facilities and some good used to that and am not afraid to stand up and be counted. old fashioned forward planning. Not for the next five years but for The Council write the cheques to spend our rates, let’s make

 A focus on our future.  Supporting town centres to prosper.  Moving towards zero waste & cleaner waters.  Restoring confidence in our Local Board.  A positive voice for our fantastic community.

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We need more housing, enhanced facilities and some good old fashioned forward planning. Not for the next five years but for the next 50 years, and we need to get it right. the next 50 years, and we need to get it right.

TVT: For me it’s about supporting businesses and families to move further on their journey towards greater sustainability. This is a bit of a catch-all statement, as it encompasses all sorts of things; ensuring our city’s growth is done so in a sustainable way (building up, not out), seeing that our stormwater overflows are resolved and our waters/beaches are clean and safe to swim in, learning more about the commercial contaminants being washed into our Wairau Estuary and supporting businesses to manage this in a way that doesn’t scare them, pushing for more frequent (and zero carbon) public transport options that make the departure from car-use a no-brainer, improving walkways and cycleways, making sure they deliver children safely to school gates and adults to places of work, helping our town centres and the Business Improvement Districts to deliver place making, events and activations, bringing in footfall and encouraging job creation, making sure our reserves and pocket parks are cared for and that skate parks, playgrounds and facilities are appropriate for young and old. It also means helping our Community Recycling Centre to divert waste, and it means funding our Community Gardens and any other locally-driven initiative that provides opportunity for people to get outside, connect with each other and protect and love our greenspaces.

AB: You guys are both te reo speakers which I have been impressed with. What led you to learn te reo and how do you use this in every day life?

TVT: I have to tell you, I’m not a te reo speaker, I’m an aspiring speaker. I’ve studied te reo for four years on and off (between each of my children) and can now get by with simple sentences and obviously understand the tikanga. For me it has always been about celebrating what makes New Zealand unique. I don’t want my children to enter the big wide world with no understanding of Māori language or culture because I know it will make them feel proud and connected to the wairua/spirit of Aotearoa.

DW: My whanau put me up to learning te reo and it adds value when we are looking at our landscape. All of the points of interest within our backyard of the North Shore have colourful histories and much of that is locked up in te reo. Time to share some of those gems.

AB: Toni, during this campaign planning we have talked a lot about future focused decision making. Why is this important for our local board?

TVT: Like the rest of the city, our area is experiencing growing pains and to date these haven’t been managed well. I view these rapid changes as an opportunity to drive better outcomes for everyone. With our large population growth we need more housing, and our infrastructure must catch up. This provides an exciting opportunity to strengthen the relationship between our built and natural environments. We can shape our urban

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landscapes to better reflect our diversity and push sustainable outcomes. as well as providing people the chance to engage and participate in volunteer opportunities, activations and events. We shouldn’t be scared of Auckland’s future, we should be energised by it. We know so much more now about what a quality life looks like – this growth and change provides us a chance to get it right.

That’s why we’re talking a lot about a ‘future focus.’

AB: Danny, you have spoken a great deal about the need to communicate when we have been formulating our campaign.

That this will play a big part in restoring confidence in the local board. For a long time you have been in that business as a broadcaster and with other things you are involved in.

What will good communication look like on a local board with Danny Watson involved?

DW: Sometimes there is a stalemate in conversations between the council and community boards, just saying NO, or slamming the door shut doesn't work. We need to find ways of dealing with the problems and if we want to get progress and change we need to keep those lines of communication open; At both a Council level and with our community.

AB: I drive electric cars, an electric bike and also get around on an electric scooter. I am excited about SkyPath. I know you both share my thinking that solving our transport problems needs a multi-faceted approach with an eye firmly on a different future in terms of transport. Roads are important, but so is public transport and the many other ways of getting around in the future. What is the fresh approach we should take to solving our transport issues?

TVT: We need to work constructively with Auckland Transport to get people moving from A to B. It’s too often that we hear the ‘it’s not good enough – we have to hold them to account – we demand x, y, z political rhetoric. Has anyone tried simply being at the table, taking a wider view, and considering closely the demands of our future? There are so many layers to transport – yes we need another crossing (ideally including electric rail) over the harbour, yes we need to look at how our current roads can be improved to minimise congestion, yes we need more regular and frequent buses to our areas, yes cycle paths and walk paths need to be wide, and safe and well connected – can we please stop moaning about it and just get on and do it? As an aside, I can’t wait for the Sky and Seapath; it’ll probably take me no more than 15 minutes to blat into the CBD on my electric bike and with views to die for. It can’t come soon enough. People’s behaviour is changing, our future is not single-occupancy motor-vehicles, as much as some want to hold on to that.

DW: The Waterview tunnel was laughed at in the planning stage, now it is a huge success. Start digging the long tunnel from Ellerslie to Albany and the second one from near Waterview or Epsom across to the Shore. It spreads the load and in the event of major accidents or a natural disaster we have options for getting in and out of our city. Bite the bullet and start now.

AB: In one sentence tell our Channel Magazine readers why they should put a tick beside Aidan, Danny and Toni when voting opens on September 20th…

DW: We are an interesting cross section of your community, living and working within it. Give us permission to bring a fresh approach for us all.

TVT: If you want future-focused and quality people, who understand this role, to represent you on the Local Board then giving us three ticks should feel like the most natural thing to do. I can pack a lot into a sentence!

Want to ask a question, email Aidan, Danny and Toni at: afreshapproachDTLB@gmail.com

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