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CHANNEL MAGAZINE COMMUNITY CALENDAR

November 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

Monday

Tuesday

Toy Maintenance Retiree Social 4 Group: North Shore Community Toy Library, Mairangi Bay, 10am

Wednesday

Free Summer Fun Preschool Play, every Tuesday, Band Rotunda Devonport 9.30am Glenfield Laughter Club: Glenfield Senior Citizens Hall 9.30am

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Thursday

Worm Farming: An introduction to worm farming with The Compost Collective. East Coast Bays Library, Browns Bay, 10am Sign & Rhyme Toddler Class: Meadowood Community House, Rosedale, 9.30am

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Get Messy Term 4, Takapuna Cricket Club, 10.45am also 26th Nov

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Dangerous Curves Bootcamp & Yoga with Nadia: The Rose Centre, Schoool Rd, Belmont, 9.15am

Sustainabags: Learn to make 18 beautiful shopping bags out of waste and donated fabrics. Devonport Community House, 10am

Massey MBA Information Evening: Albany Campus, Albany, www.massey.ac.nz

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Get Scam Savvy: Learn some tips 20 to avoid scammers with the Browns Bay BNZ Bank Manager. Free talk.

Everyone welcome, 10.30am

Make your own pins: Mairangi 21 Arts Centre, Mairangi Bay, 7pm Love Story in 1990: The PumpHouse Theatre, runs until the 24th Nov

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Business Breakfast Meeting with MP Maggie Barry and National’s Finance spokesman Paul Goldsmith, Takapuna Boating Club, 7am to 9am - Contact 09 486 0005.

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Massey University “Our Changing 27 World” free public lecture, “Superdiverse Auckland: A new city emerges”, Distinguished Professor Paul Spoonley, 6:30pm-7:30pm, Round Room, Atrium, Albany campus. Free parking World Travellers Viking Cruise Evening, Information evening RSVP janet@wtm.co.nz or 320 3514. 6-8pm

Milford Junior Scottish Country Dancing Reunion: Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 6.30pm

Every Monday Rotary East Coast Bays, Pupuke Golf Club, 6pm Yoga Classes, Birkdale Community House, 134 Birkdale Rd, 6pm

Every Tuesday Glenfield Laughter Club, Glenfield Senior Citizens Hall 9.30-10.15am Winter Fun Preschool Play, The Rose Centre, Belmont, 9.30-11am Milford Rotary, Pupuke Golf Club, 6pm Karate Classes for All Ages 9+, Baha'i Centre, 712 Beach Rd, Browns Bay, 6pm.

Also Wednesdays

Every Wednesday

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Quay Travel Crystal Cruise Evening: Learn all about river, ocean & expedition cruising with Crystal Cruising. 2/49 Apollo Drive, Rosedale, 6-8.30pm All Staints Women’s Breakfast: 187 Hinemoa St, Birkhenhead 7.30am Late Night Clay Creations: Mairangi Arts Centre 7pm – 9pm

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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Every Thursday

MASSEY UNIVERSITY’S COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 2

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Craft circle at East Coast Bays: If you would like to learn a new craft or have some skills to share we would love to meet you. Morning tea provided. 10am

Southerncross Koren SKPAG Annual Concert: Bruce Mason Centre, 7pm – 9pm

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Hinemoa Summer Street Party: Meet your neighbours & explore Birkenhead Point. 9am Free Summer Fun Preschool Play, every Thursday at Bayswater Park 9.30am Heroes: The Pumphouse Theatre until 17th Nov

OUR CHANGING WORLD “Superdiverse Auckland: A new city emerges”, 27 November with Distinguished Professor Paul Spoonley at our Auckland campus in Albany.

Register for free here: www.massey.ac.nz/ourchangingworld

Friday

Saturday

Seniors Meeting with MP Maggie 1 Barry, Milford Bowling Club, 1011am. Contact 90 486 0005 North Sore Community Toy Library: 1 Sidmouth St, Mairangi Bay, 9.30am

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Sunday

Bayview Mini Golf and Market Day: 60 Bayview Road, Glenfield, 2-5pm

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I want to Learn Coding & Robotics 3 – Open Day: Scratchpad Centre, Unit B, 46 Lake Road, Northcote 2pm – 3.30pm

Milford Pirate Day: Milford Village, 9 Celebrating Milford's Heritage 10am 4.00pm Takapuna Kids Market: family friendly market, Girl Guides Hall, Auburn St, Takapuna 9am Twilight Markets: Phoenix Plaza, Clyde Road, Browns Bay, 4pm to 8pm

Hymnbook Launch: Takapuna Methodist Church, Takapuna 4pm

Christmas Tree lights come on: 15 Phoenix Plaza, Browns Bay, Starts 4pm Long Bay Primary School Twilight Gala: 23 Ralph Eagles Pl, Long Bay, 5pm – 8pm TMC Nancys: for people in rest homes, Takapuna Methodist Church, 2pm

Arms and the Man: The Rose Centre, 8pm, runs until the 30th Matt Elloitt on the Kiwi: Glenfield Library, 2pm to 3pm Birkenhead Artisan Market: Birkenhead Primary School, Birkenhead, 9am

Urban Country Music: 17 Birkenhead RSA, Recreational Drive, Birkenhead, 1.30pm – 4.30pm

Christmas Tree Showcase: Barfoot & Thompson Netball Centre, Takapuna 10am

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Learn about Zonta: Empowering 23 Women & Girls Locally, Nationally & Internationally – LakeHouse Arts café.

10am.

Crystal Visions Holistic Market: Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am – 3pm

Pink Ribbon Brunch with the Foxes, Constellation Cafe, Rosedale, 10am

The Secret Garden: TheatreWorks, Recreation Drive, Birkenhead, 7pm 29

The Santa Claus Show by Tim Bray: The PumpHouse Theatre, 30 runs until 21st Dec Discover the Voice of Nature: Kawai Purapura Retreat Centre, 14 Mills Lane, Albany, 10am to 5pm Chinese Dough Modelling: Glenfield Library, 1pm – 3pm

Christmas Tree Showcase: Barfoot & Thompson Netball Centre, Takapuna 10am

Every Friday

Every Saturday

Street Food Greenhithe: Greenhithe Village Hall, 5-9pm

North Shore Community Toy Library, 1 Sidmouth St, Mairangi Bay, Fri & Sat 9.30-11.30am, Sun 2.30-4.30pm

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Yoga Classes, Beach Haven Community House, 130 Beach Haven Rd, 8.30am “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 The Grange at Goodside

86 Milford News

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Shop the Shore

74 Glenfield Mall – Full and Pumping

DEVONPORT 92 Devonport News

FEATURES 51

Christmas Shopping

ARTS

70 A chat with Vernon Tava

26 The Vic

76 Me and My Dog

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The Rose Centre

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The PumpHouse

78 I Love My Sport 82 Redgraves Home Fabrics 124 North Shore History with David Verran 125 The Healthy Channel: John Appleton 144 The Channel Crossword

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

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95 Northart 97 Tim Bray Theatre Company 98 Lake House Arts

EDUCATION 96 Massey University 101 Rosmini College

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102 Takapuna Grammar 103 Age School

EATING OUT

104 Long Bay College

30 Eating Out Guide

105 Albany Senior High School

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106 Kristin School

Eating Out: La Spiaggia

108 Westlake Boys' High School

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TAKAPUNA BEACH

110 Rangitoto College

42 Views from the Beach with TBBA

112 Westlake Girls' High School

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FROM THE EDITOR

Janet Marshall

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

Wow, it’s November! Christmas is almost upon us and the year is coming to a close.

It’s been quite a year has 2019.

The neat thing about the next few weeks is there is lots of celebrating to be done. The festive season is a special time of the year.

In this penultimate issue for the year we have a strong emphasis on hospitality and also provide some gift ideas.

I love putting Channel Magazine together because it means I get out into the community.

For this issue I had the pleasure of an hour with Dallas Pendergrast at Glenfield Mall. What a wonderful difference owners Dallas, and her husband Ross, have made to the mall since they purchased it four years ago. I trust you will enjoy my interview with Dallas in this issue.

I also spent some time with Tim Bray (QSM) for this issue. This year Tim puts on his Santa Claus Show at The PumpHouse for the 17th season. Tim wrote the show way back in the early 90s and it thrills youngsters every year. This is just one of four kids shows that the Tim Bray Theatre Company puts on at The PumpHouse every year. In late October they announced a great line-up of shows for 2020.

Their ‘Gift A Seat’ initiative makes the world of children’s theatre accessible to everyone and inspires them through the love of the performing arts. I challenge you to Gift A Seat (www.timbrayproductions.org.nz).

Those who know me understand that I don’t need too much of an excuse to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I love the new Goodside hospitality precinct at Smales Farm and really enjoyed putting together the cover story for this issue on The Grange Bar & Bistro. Mark and Linda Wilson have really hit the spot with their great new bar and eatery at Goodside.

Thanks to those who voted for me to become a member of the DevonportTakapuna Local Board during October. To top the poll was very humbling. I will be working very hard with Jan, George, Toni, Ruth and Trish to make a difference over the next three years.

Have a great November.

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

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DR GRANT SCHOFIELD SPEAKS AT LEXUS OF NORTH SHORE CHARITY LUNCH Dr Grant Schofield, author of 'What the Fat' and 'What the Fast', shared his knowledge and insights from his latest work on freerange kids, low carb and keto nutrition and the importance of sleep at the North Harbour Club’s Lexus of North Shore Charity Lunch held at the Spencer on Byron in Takapuna in mid-October.

Without notes he gave a wonderful, witty and knowledgable presentation to the bumper crowd of close to 300 people.

Attendees were heard to say he was one of the best speakers they had encountered at the regular North Harbour Club events.

MC for the day was talented club trustee Sue Kohn-Taylor, who also interviewed AIMES Awards alumni and pole vaulter Olivia McTaggart. Attendees were welcomed by club president Phil Brosnan and there was a charity auction conducted by club trustee Shane Cortese of Harcourts Cooper & Co.

Amanda Watkins, Meredith McIlroy, Jennie Jago.

Kayla Greer, Blake Douglas, James Fuller.

Phil Brosnan, Olivia McTaggart, Dr Grant Schofield, Sue Kohn-Taylor.

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WATERCOLOURS AND AWARDS FOR THE AUCKLAND WATERCOLOUR SOCIETY The annual Auckland Watercolour Society Merit Awards Exhibition 2019 kicked off with a lively evening on Thursday 23rd September. Takapuna Library once again provided the space upstairs to showcase the art, as artists themselves shared their work with guests while the much appreciated Friends of Takapuna Library provided refreshments. Past library manager Helen Woodhouse welcomed everyone and introduced Professor Michael O'Brien of the Child Poverty Action group, which was the recipient of this year's donations from commission sales of the works. He spoke of the research and advocacy of the group to help generate change for many of our New Zealand children. www.watercolour.org.nz

Murray Broadley, Noel and Chris Ashton, Pat Rainsford.

Adhishri Yadav, Professor Michael O’Brien, Jan Tan.

Daniel Lee, Ariel Liu, Doreen Hall.

Robin and Sheryl Davis, Adeline Prouse, Gerald Weber, Pauline Smith, Emily Williamson.

Judy Blakey, Helen Woodhouse, Denys Oldham.

Gerald Weber, Joanne Mortimore, Gillian Ralph.

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CHANTAL’S GLAMOROUS OPENING NIGHT Chantal’s is Takapuna’s newest clothing and furniture boutique, with the opening night on Tuesday 1st October, an extravagant and lively celebration. Local ladies were clearly excited and delighted with this quality addition to the fashion stores of Takapuna. The evening was hosted by owner and longtime Milford resident Chantal Chilcott, together with Heather Walker of CocoHills, which supplies the contemporary high-end furniture and quality home furnishings in the shop. More than 100 guests were treated to canapes by John Wheeler and waiters served glasses of bubbles. The boutique has a generous and elegant interior, and Christina Heaven, Joanne Khor, Wendy Gunman, Andrea Moller, Belle Kitching, Chantal Chilcott, Hayley McRae, Trish Marks, Kate Chilcott. Front Left: Yvette Peddy. is found in the beautifully refurbished iconic building The Promenade.

CocoHills furniture and rugs - direct from its Remuera flagship store contribute to the stylish glamorous space. Chantal’s can be found directly opposite the Bruce Mason Theatre and will be open six days a week. It stocks brands such as Joseph Ribkoff, Anne Mardell, Mardee, The Italian Closet, Mac Jays, Vassalli and more.

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TAYLORS’ TAPAS AND WINE BAR MONTHLY WINE TASTING On the last Monday of every month, popular local wine and tapas bar Taylors located on Hurstmere Rd runs a wine-tasting night hosted by various New Zealand wineries. On Monday 30th September the monthly wine selection was from the reputable Craggy Range vineyards in the Hawke’s Bay. The tastings were conducted by the entertaining and charismatic wine sommelier Manuel Garcia. These monthly evenings are informative and lively, supported by regular locals who appreciate the excellent value that the $25 tickets offer.

The wine is accompanied by generous cheese platters and the event runs from 6.30 – 8.30pm, but the friendly patrons stay on chatting well into the evening. Taylors is a cozy space, run by a two-man team who offer attentive service and a very friendly vibe.

Many regulars choose the Taylors’ team to host their ‘occasional celebrations’, and the bbq quiz nights are popular - as are the bottles of $65 Verve sold every day between 5 - 7pm. A champagne tasting is being planned, so email taylorsonhurstmere@gmail.com to receive more information in a monthly newsletter.

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THE POYNTON GRANDPARENTS DAY A large number of family members turned out to celebrate the second Grandparents Day at The Poynton Metlifecare Village in Takapuna on a sunny Sunday 6th October. As well as enjoying a sausage sizzle, snacks, face painting, party packs and games of petanque and bowls, visitors were treated to a magic show, balloons, coffee and cake. All 25 Metlifecare Villages opened their doors to residents’ families on the day, offering tours of the villages to see firsthand the lifestyle that residents, their children and grandchildren can enjoy. The Poynton’s Suzee Janis says the special day acknowledges residents and celebrates the role that grandparents play in their families’ lives, and residents love the way an everyday Sunday can be transformed into an amazing experience.

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DEVONPORT COMES TO LIFE AND DAZZLES FOR GLOW AT ARTWEEK Blustery winds didn’t dampen the enthusiastic crowds at Windsor Reserve in Devonport on Friday and Saturday, 18th and 19th October. Hundreds turned out to marvel at the wonderful sculptures as part of Glow at Artweek. This event is in its fifth year and is usually voted best of all the Artweek exhibitions – an annual weeklong festival where Auckland celebrates the visual arts.

Unitec’s second-year architecture students have designed and built vibrant and clever light pavilions. Their brief was zero waste and zero budget, and they produced nine different installations made from sustainably-resourced materials including paper, bamboo, recycled plastic, cardboard tubing and string. Part of their 'end of year' assessment, the students are judged on creative thinking, design, curation, installation, collaborative working and sustainability.

Many families attended and the children delighted in the changing lights, mysterious tunnels, mazes to walk through and string shapes they could step into. The lights are powered by Vector, proudly showcasing their latest renewable technology. Other sponsors are Unitec, the Devonport-Takapuna local board and the Devonport Business Association.

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TAKE NOTE WELCOMES NADIA LIM A line-up of eager Nadia Lim fans turned out at Mairangi Bay’s Take Note on Thursday 17th October to meet their culinary heroine in the flesh. Nadia – celebrity cook, nutritionist and co-founder of My Food Bag - has recently published her latest cookbook Vegful for vegetarians, vegans and omnivores alike, but says it’s more a vegetable cookbook than a vegetarian cookbook. With more than 100 recipes that celebrate “beautiful, colourful, bountiful vegetables," Nadia says the book will target New Zealanders who are more aware of the benefits of following a plant-based diet but who also worry about the negative impact farming animals can have on the environment. Take Note owners Christine and Malcolm Mitchell say as with Nadia’s range of cooking books, Vegful is sure to sell out quickly.

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GLENFIELD LIBRARY MURAL UNVEILING Local Glenfield artist Isabella Young – in her final year of a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design – has unveiled her new work 'The sky is the limit' at Glenfield Library on 16th October. Described as an atmospheric mural, the artwork is a large-scale skyscape painted with various blue tones and shades, then layered with iridescent silver text on top. The project is a result of a community-led placemaking initiative by Catalyse, supported by the Kaipatiki Local Board and Auckland Council. “The work celebrates our shared love of nature in Kaipātiki and provides a view for people within the library to dream, think and be inspired,” the local board says. Isabella’s practice centres around materialising environmental phenomena through non-traditional approaches to landscape painting, and uses a range of colour, medias and techniques to create her works celebrating the peace and wonder of the natural world.

Julian Grieve, Sky Summer-Hayes, Sue Young, Isabella Young, Sonny Bevin, Matt Young and Irene Grieve.

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OUT & ABOUT ON THE SHORE

KAIPATIKI PROJECT CELEBRATES TURNING 21 The Kaipatiki project - a not-for-profit, community-based organisation with a goal to empower people to think globally about nature’s revival and to act locally in addressing sustainability and encouraging natures biodiversity - held its AGM on 16th October and marked its 21st birthday at the same time. Attendees welcomed each other warmly over refreshments, and introductions were facilitated with sustainable name tags made of leaves. There was an opportunity to nominate a board member upon arrival and attendees were gifted a packet of basil seeds as a thank you. There was a gold coin raffle with eco friendly prizes such as keep cups, a baby Pohutukawa tree, non toxic soaps and a plant propagation course. The evening was introduced by Kaipatiki chairperson Charmaine Bailie, new Clematis branding was revealed with the theme demonstrating a continued passion for nature, and the guest speaker was Luke Wijohn, who is the Schools Climate Strike Leader.

Fabric Baras, Sandra Atkins, Neil Henderson.

John Gillon, Hilary Chidlow, Danielle Grant, Nigel Green.

Sam Tu'itahi, Amber De Boer, Dalida Semenova.

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NEW NAME AND SHOP FOR BIRKENHEAD STORE A move four doors up the road into larger premises has given Birkenhead’s Spero Shoes an exciting opportunity to change its name and add topquality clothing labels to its range. Now located at 19 Mokoia Rd, Spero Shoes & Clothing - owned by wellknown Birkenhead retailer Anne Nicolle – celebrated its move to its new base on 23rd October. An enthusiastic crowd came to support the opening and take a lingering look at the new clothing range. Anne says she is excited about offering her customers the chance to mix and match the brands on offer for a head-to-toe experience.

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RACHEL DELIGHTS AT GLENFIELD MALL WITH HER NEW BOOK Rachel Hunter returned to her hometown and Glenfield Mall on Saturday 19th October with her new book 'Tour of Beauty' as part of her nationwide book signing appearances hosted

by Paper Plus. An eager audience of old fans and new lined up to have their book purchases signed, including an old school friend and her family, and a woman who generously gifted a book to another lady just watching. Rachel was her usual gracious, natural and friendly self as she engaged with the community, taking time to chat with each person before signing their book and smiling for selfies. Before leaving the Mall she took a look at the handprint tile she'd made in 2000.

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ANDREW DORREEN

Near New Waterfront Home On Over 2,000m² 24 SEACLIFFE AVENUE Extremely unique opportunity to secure a near new architecturally designed home of such quality, on a sprawling 2,000m² site in Seacliffe Avenue. This is your chance to purchase one of the very best homes in the area with literally everything done, ready for you to occupy.

Boasting some 470m² of floor area, across its three spacious levels, this five bedroom waterfront property will accommodate most families with ease, as well as doing it in uncompromised luxury. Completed in 2017 for the current owners who have owned the site some 20 years, this home offers unobstructed views from every level - including famous framed views of Rangitoto Island. Main living is open plan with great flow to two outdoor living spaces including a louver covered internal courtyard, positioned for maximum sun and shelter. The kitchen boasts excellent working areas and quality appliances and would be a dream to prepare meals from. A large

scullery/butler's pantry is open plan with lounge and dining areas which are positioned for the excellent views. A games room with lounge, semi kitchenette and pool table, offer another great entertaining area for guests.

Accommodation wise the home has a choice of two master suites, each with lavish ensuites and all supplementary bedrooms are of a good size and well appointed. Air conditioning, heated floors, Dali system (controlling alarm, lights and gates all from your iPhone) are just some of the features in this smart home. An extensive palisade wall has been constructed during the home construction, with concrete piling and capping to ensure solidarity of the land to match the quality of the build.

THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY THAT CANNOT BE MISSED, FOR THOSE PRIVILEGED ENOUGH TO BE IN THE MARKET TO BUY THIS SPECTACULAR PROPERTY.

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ANDREW DORREEN

Spectacular Clifftop Residence With International Quality Interiors CLIFTON ROAD, TAKAPUNA Located among some of the most prestigious real estate in New Zealand, this striking near-new home celebrates the use of raw copper cladding creating a striking contrast with the water in this breath-taking waterfront location.

Boasting 454m² of pure international standard luxury, the home has been completely redesigned internally for the current owner, whose brief was to simply have the best of the best. Only a year old when the home was stripped completely inside and put back together in a manner fit for those who enjoy the finest things in life - the project was overseen by renowned Auckland architect Pete Bossley. Previously a five bedroom home, the

property now offers three exquisite bedrooms over three levels, meaning each has its own floor, own ensuite (one room offers his and hers), walk-in wardrobes, ducted air conditioning and breath-taking waterfront views .

With a spec list far too long to list, the property would ideally suit small families or executive couples wanting the very best three bedroom home in the area, if not the best three bedroom home in the country.

This home, with direct access via your own steps to the beach below, is an example of pure luxury without compromise.

Indulge yourself. Phone Andrew Dorreen now for a private viewing.

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

The current climate is seeing fewer people in a cash position so the need for a specialist high end negotiator becomes paramount to your success. Andrew's personal sales last year alone totalled $106,207,000 at an average of $3,933,000 per property and has broken the $100 million for the last three consecutive calendar years. This makes him one of New Zealand's most successful residential sales people. Sign up for Property Updates at www.andrewdorreen.com. Follow his facebook page and Instagram feed.

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THE DEPARTMENT STORE, TAKAPUNA

Coveted Takapuna retail opportunity Space to Lease at The Department Store – Northcroft Street, Takapuna.

existing 'class act' retailers or to Since its inception more than create a new colab of operators. a decade ago, The Department Or one fab company may wish Store in Northcroft Street has to take on the larger 430 square become an iconic flagship metres of space. This offers a building in Takapuna. An turnkey solution for a savvy retail/ opportunity has arisen for a showroom tenant. suitable business to join the This may be the perfect coveted Department Store backdrop for Mind Body and Soul collaboration of businesses. type tenants that complement Spearheaded by internationally the beauty therapy style tenants acclaimed Karen Walker, The upstairs. All the hardwork is done Department Store has been with a stunning refurbishment and heralded previously as “The Best A new five story 420 car park building with electric charging facilities Fitout by Jack Mckinney and Katie New Retail Establishment in the is being built only a very short stroll away.

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This area of Takapuna is earmarked to fire up with the brand new For an approved tenant, this opportunity provides a turn key 400-plus carpark building across the road nearing completion and solution and foothold in Takapuna whilst rubbing shoulders with the general transformation planned for Takapuna. Current property some of New Zealand’s finest retailers and businesses. As well as owners in the Street believe this corner of Takapuna will see a Karen Walker on the ground floor, there is Father Rabbit (ground resurgence in population and energy like Britomart. floor), Nature Baby (ground floor), Leah Light Hair & Nails (level one), The Face Place – Dr Cat Stone (level one) and The Beauty Collective (level two).

For further information on this character space, or to arrange a There are flexible options with 80 to 430 square metres available. viewing, call Carolyn James 021 734 189 or email Eighty square metres is ideal for a small cafe or retailer to join the carolyn@blackandwhite.net.nz

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LIVE SHOWS AND SPECIAL EVENTS Spirit Rising

Sunday 3 November, 3.00pm Rob will be performing original songs from his last two albums with drumming sensation Lisa on ukulele + cover songs!

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Devonport Heritage Film Night

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PERFORMING ARTS NEWS

News from The PumpHouse from James Bell

Treat Yourself to a Show at The PumpHouse!

This month at The Rose Centre with manager John Davies

James Bell

It’s that time of year again – Christmas is on the horizon and it’s time to start thinking about work Christmas functions!

What better way to wrap up the year than coming to the theatre for an evening of entertainment? We have three very different productions for you to choose from, with group rates available. Have a read below to see if any tickle your fancy!

We start November with another delightful show by Tadpole Productions. Tom Stoppard’s hilarious and poignant adaptation of Gerald Sibleyras’ play Heroes highlights the unlikely bonds formed through shared experiences. The play is set in 1959, in a French home for retired First World War veterans. It just so happens that the season of Heroes coincides with Armistice – which occurred 101 years ago on November 11th.

Gustave, Philippe and Henri - the idealist, the pragmatist and the fence sitter - are plotting to escape the confines of not only their current lives but the French retirement home they live in. It is a reminder that you are never too old for a bit of anarchy and laughter. Starring veteran actors David Aston, Stephen Papps and Bruce Phillips.

We are excited to have i-Start Chinese Theatre back for their debut performance of Love Story in 1990.

Inspired by a true story, the play follows the letters of Zi Yu to her family in China. Yabing Liu’s adaptation brings to the stage a complex story of the life-changing decision to leave your home and family and start a new life in a different country. Celebrating five years of local theatre, i-Start Chinese Theatre brings this unique story to the stage, performed in Mandarin.

To end the year, we have a magical Christmas story for the whole family – The Santa Claus Show!

Kelly and Alana are best friends and decide to write to Santa Claus. But Kelly sends the longest list of things that a child wants for Christmas that Santa has ever seen. Santa flies Kelly to the North Pole so she can learn for herself the true meaning of Christmas. This is the 17th year that Tim Bray Theatre Company have brought this enchanting tale to life – and it’s the perfect way to celebrate Christmas with young ones in your life!

Want to join a fun, friendly sing-along choir with no auditions, easy songs and an enthusiastic musician? The PumpHouse Community Choir performs at the annual Christmas Carols in the Amphitheatre event which will be on Sunday, 15th December at 6:00pm this year.

To register your interest, contact Mags – mags@pumphouse.co.nz or have a look on our website - https://pumphouse.co.nz/join-our-choir/ 7th – 17th November: Heroes 21st – 24th November: Love Story in 1990 30th November – 21st December: The Santa Claus Show 15th December: Save the date for The PumpHouse Christmas Carols!

Company Theatre presents

John Davies

Romantic comedy 'Arms And The Man' by George Bernard Shaw will run at The Rose Centre from November 16 to 30, with the cast complete in period costume from 1894. This play is the story of Raina Petkoff, a girl who wants more out of life. George Bernard Shaw also wrote Pygmalion that became the musical My Fair Lady.

When a charming soldier on the hop from the battlefield appears through Raina's bedroom window, what is she to do? Should she elope with this dashing mysterious stranger?

Along with his comic genius, Shaw engages with major social ethics and a strong anti-war message.

An abridged review of an English performance from two years ago: Why would most producers rather cut their throats than put on a play by George Bernard Shaw? It is easy enough to see why this whimsically predictable 'anti-romantic comedy' from 1894 has fallen out of fashion, but it still contains teasing hints of mature Shaw (offering) a refreshing straightforwardness that avoids parodic knowingness…Bluntschli, a Swiss mercenary, hides in the bedroom of a Bulgarian heiress, Raina, during a war – an event that causes consternation when Sergius, her swaggering cavalry-officer fiance, finds out. As so often, Shaw’s trick is to invert stereotypes. As a practical soldier, Bluntschli finds chocolates more use than cartridges in the heat of battle and the heroic Sergius turns out to be a quixotic idiot…but the supposedly sexless Shaw lends the scenes between Raina and Bluntschli an erotic tension that prefigures Man and Superman. Raina’s maid Louka, who points out that service degrades the employer as much as the employed, is one of those fiercely independent spirits so beloved by Shaw. Even minor Shaw, which this is, is better than no Shaw at all.

When: November 16 to 30; Wednesday to Saturday from 8pm; Matinee on Sunday 17 November and Sunday 24 November from 2pm. Book with www.iticket.co.nz or phone 09 361 1000.

More information at www.companytheatre.co.nz Filling Fast for 2020 – Half the available dates for booking The Rose Centre in 2020 are gone already. If you have a performing art you would like to showcase in the coming year, now is the time to book. Ideal for theatre, dance, song and whatever you can do on a stage (consider the beautiful Luke Thornborough image from a film staged at The Rose Centre), our low-cost theatre is the place to be on the North Shore. We also offer what is arguably the North Shore’s and possibly Auckland’s most accessible venue.

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

BOOKINGS: 09 489 8360 or pumphouse.co.nz

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WINE: WITH LIZ WHEADON OF GLENGARRY

Te Whare Ra wines well worth exploring Some of my fondest taking over Te Whare Ra, Anna and Jason started the transformation to certify early memories organic and biodynamic. These principles of my time in the are paramount for both Anna and Jason, New Zealand wine unifying them and giving them a common industry are of going purpose. The enormity of the task they to Marlborough were undertaking was made a little more with my family for Liz Wheadon complex when, not one, but two sets of the Marlborough twins joined the family.

Food and Wine Festival. These visits Today there is a wide range of wines would not have been complete without from Te Whare Ra, the single vineyard stopping into Te Whare Ra. A winery wines all bearing the number 5182, which that has a history intrinsically linked is the Demeter Biodynamic number for with the region, taking its place as the Te Whare Ra. All the wines at Te Whare oldest little winery and vineyard in the Ra are hand picked from meticulous region. vineyards and skilfully made with a Established in 1979, the 11-ha minimal intervention approach. They are vineyard was planted with a wide range Te Whare Ra's Anna and Jason Flowerday. thus likely in some books to be called or of varieties. Located in the sub-region of referred to as Natural Wines. Though referring to them as such or Renwick, their soil is predominantly loam over clay. referencing the term natural, that has no defined set of regulations Te Whare Ra has always been a winery that has produced exceptional aromatics. Their Gewürztraminer has always had a cult that oversee production, will see you on the edge of a heated like following and, in fact, is now sold on allocation - a pre-release discussion with Anna and Jason. One that famously ended recently with Jason deciding…’ it’s all about Cows#t, not Bulls#t’. A slogan type offer that is hotly snapped up. that now features on Te Whare Ra’s T-shirts and always sparks a Te Whare Ra lost its way a little until its current guardians, conversation.

Anna and Jason Flowerday, took over the reins in 2003. I’m not If you’ve not yet discovered Te Whare Ra, or you remember it sure they knew quite what they were taking on, the project was from its grand old days, it’s well worth exploring the wines again so immense, but gosh I’m pleased they did. Te Whare Ra had and you’ll find the full range in store at Glengarry this month. always had the best bones and needed the right team to guide it forward. Anna is an excellent winemaker from South Australia, and Jason is an accomplished New Zealand viticulturalist. In www.glengarry.co.nz

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EATING OUT ON THE SHORE THE ELEPHANT WRESTLER

As the festive season starts to build we are ready for you all.

Cool events, perfect for groups of any size, from a small office of 4 to a mid-size team of 20, you can all be part of the fun with us at Your Larger Than Life Local.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN NOVEMBER: Every Thursday we have BOTTOMLESS DUMPLINGS. A massive hit with the locals so bookings essential. $25 per person, 90 minutes of dumplings and includes an arrival drink.

We cater for vegetarian and vegan. No gluten free sorry.

TIGER POP UP starts Friday November 1st with Amazing Tiger specials, including a BAO POP UP every Friday from 12pm-2pm & 5pm-7pm,you can build your own Bao’s (2) for $15. It is real easy.

Bookings highly recommended.

Jump onto one of the FREE Elephant Wrestler Rickshaws riding around Takapuna on Friday’s and be part of the fun.

Still not booked your end of year function? Then we can help take the heavy lifting out of your planning. After all we are The Elephant Wrestler.

Email Kirsten on events@elephantwrestler.co.nz for information pack.

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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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LA SPIAGGIA ITALIAN ABOUT US: Ristorante La Spiaggia means 'restaurant on the beach' and that’s exactly where you are. Overlooking the beach at Murrays Bay. This is the new restaurant of Maria and Emilio, wellknown for establishing an popular Italian eatery in Takapuna. Open for dinner Tuesday through to Sunday from 5pm.

THE FOOD: The menu features a mix of classic and modern dishes, including the most popular main choice Scaloppine Marsala with its tender veal medallions with mushrooms and masala wine sauce. La Spiaggia’s chef, Sabo, has vast experience in Italian cuisine and his creative flair is obvious. New Zealand Angus steaks are a feature and cooked to your preference while the market fish is a visual and flavour delight. Owner Emilio’s pizza’s are legendary with their loyal clients who come from wide and far.

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER Taking bookings for Christmas Festive Season. Being in the heart of the Bays, La Spiaggia makes for a fine destination with plenty of parking right at the door. Even though the restaurant is new in 2019, it is very popular. So be sure to book first – so you are not disappointed.

Open Tues - Sun from 5pm, 470 Beach Road, Murrays Bay 475 5643 info@laspiaggia.co.nz www.laspiaggia.co.nz

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

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

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

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: NOVEMBER Our menu is full of delicious nutritious meal options.

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

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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

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 Lamb Bites, Scallop and Crab Betel leaf, Short Rib Massaman Curry and Tom Yum Seafood Bowl. Other favourites include Wagyu Beef Steamed Bun and the Grilled Yellow Chicken 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

La Spiaggia Murrays Bay

EATING OUT ON THE SHORE

La Spiaggia Restaurant Murrays Bay Prime waterfront location now has an eatery to match!

Earlier in the year, in our May issue, we announced the arrival of La Spiaggia, the new Italian restaurant launched at Murrays Bay by well-known local North Shore restauranters Emilio and Maria.

For many years they ran a popular eatery that has become an institution at Takapuna Beach. Six months on from launching La Spiaggia, they are well on their way to achieving similar success in Murrays Bay. This prime location in Murrays Bay has long cried out for a restaurant that not only Sabo, Emilio and Maria. delivers fantastic food and service but also embraces the view. In Italian, Ristorante La Spiaggia means 'restaurant on the beach' and that is exactly where you are.

Prior to opening, Emilio and Maria spent months creating the new restaurant at the prime site. They crafted a sensational new bar with rich timber tones and a river stone feature to provide a warm introduction as customers arrive. The tables were all totally new, with a mix of banquet and singular seating to break the large welcoming space into different areas. There are ochre and rich red tones, classic Mediterranean colours and rustic brickwork – you could easily be somewhere in Italy! Appropriately, a river stone-covered pizza oven is a key feature at La Spiaggia as well – Emilio does sensational pizzas.

An excellent feature of the new restaurant is a private dining room for up to 18 guests. It’s great for family

celebrations or business functions as it has prime views out over the bay – as does most of the restaurant.

Emilio has been making pizza since he was a teenager and has become a bit of an expert in flour quality. He can tell if a supplier has changed the flour, which just won't do!

Emilio’s pizza’s are legendary with their loyal clients who come from wide and far.

The menu also features a mix of classic and modern dishes, including the most popular main choice Scaloppine Marsala with its tender veal medallions with mushrooms and masala wine sauce. La Spiaggia’s chef, Sabo, has vast experience in Italian cuisine and his creative flair is obvious. New Zealand Angus steaks are a feature and cooked to your preference, while the market fish is a visual and flavour delight. All mains come with vegetables prepared with a modern twist such as cauliflower puree, beetroot and crispy kale.

The Linguine a La Spiaggia, a seafood lover's delight, is Maria's favourite. "Italian cuisine is simple," says Maria. "This pasta dish with its pan-fried prawns, garlic, chilli and lemon zest is simple, and beautiful."

Maria makes the desserts herself. Classic tiramisu and creme brulée are menu staples, along with gelato and sorbet. The current baked Ferrero Rocher cheesecake is so popular right now that she is reluctant to take it off the menu, but is keen to try a new version.

Being in the heart of the Bays, La Spiaggia makes for a fine destination with plenty of parking right at the door, and in summer a leisurely stroll along the sea path from Mairangi Bay. But be sure to book first – it has become very popular!

La Spiaggia Italian Restaurant – 470 Beach Road, Murrays Bay. Phone 475-5643.

Visit: www.laspiaggia.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: NOVEMBER Christmas bookings open and filling fast. 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

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: NOVEMBER 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/

TAYLORS ON HURSTMERE

ABOUT US: Our ardent team of chefs have rubbed, smoked, sauced speciality meats to create a BBQ style menu.

SmokePit & Buoy is located on Level one of The Spencer on Byron Hotel. Byron Avenue, Come and join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, be entertained watching sports in our Club Bar and enjoy a bar snack THE FOOD: We specialise in contemporary BBQ Cookery combined with traditional techniques. We take pride in our exclusive use of wagyu beef, line caught fish and our plant-based options. Come try our feasting menu for your Christmas office party and relax with great food, vibes and our awesome range of Craft beers as well as a large wine list.

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER Monday – Sunday 6:30am – Late Thursday: Cocktail of the Week $8 4.00pm – 7.00pm Let us host your Corporate for you (2–30 pax) SmokePit & Buoy 09 916 4982 Level One, The Spencer on Byron Hotel 9 – 17 Byron Avenue, Takapuna

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: NOVEMBER Take advantage of our specials: Lunch – Two courses (starter and choice of 11 mains) for just $22 Dinner – Three course set menu $45 (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: 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!

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: New spring 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.

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: NOVEMBER Christmas bookings now being taken, packages to suit your budget, up to 35 people, exclusive use, no venue hire.

Daily happy hours $7 drinks 3-5pm $65 Veuve Clicquot 5-7pm every day

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

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

194 Kitchener Road, Milford, 09 484 0043

EATING OUT ON THE SHORE ZOMER

BLAKE'S PROVIDORE

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!

ABOUT US: Blake's Providore creates chef-made meals to go. The meals showcase Blake’s design and cooking skills which were honed across a 20-year, high-end, international career. Got a few mouths to feed? Blake's will made you look good with personalised, tasty and eye-catching catering for your group large or small!

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!

THE FOOD: No corners cut here! Not just your average ready-made meals. These chefmade meals are filled with flavour and top quality ingredients all with that extra bit of flair. Perfect for every day dinners, presents for loved ones to ease stress or just to have in the freezer in case. There is also a cabinet bursting with delicious café food and imaginative salads all prepared on site.

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

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?!)

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER The festive season is fast approaching. If you haven’t booked Christmas party catering or for end of year functions, speak with Blake and let him take care of it all. And our Christmas Day ready to go meals and easy bake options make the big day easy!

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

Open 7.30am to 7.00pm Monday to Friday.

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

SOHO

NZ TANG RESTAURANT & BAR

ABOUT US: Soho at Goodside takes the art of traditional Thai cooking and gives it a modern twist. Centre stage is using local Thai herbs, fresh ingredients, finest quality meats where everything is made from scratch, inhouse. It's casual dining with a great vibe.

THE FOOD: Soho’s chefs dedicate their love and experience of food to doing things differently, delivering an all-star experience for the taste buds. The menu (to share) includes ‘Small Plates’ You’ll love the rotisserie duck sliders, lemongrass fish tacos, caramelised lamb rib, to name a few. There are also Big Plates like garlic pepper snapper, roast beef shin marrow, lamb massaman, and grilled chicken Wichinburi.

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER Soho is the perfect spot for the festive season. You’ll discover a great drinks menu including cocktails, wine, spirits, beer and always good coffee. The cocktails draw inspiration from traditional Thai flavours and offer a comprehensive line up of entirely original, refreshing libations. Bookings not essential, but advisable in the busy season!

Open: 11.30am to 9.30pm Sun-Wed, 11.30am to 10pm Thurs-Sat At Goodside, Smales Farm, Takapuna.

Phone 09 9722711. Or Email: bookings@sohoeats.co.nz

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

TUCKS AND BAO

Honest. Wholesome. Quality.

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.

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.

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.

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: NOVEMBER Check out our latest news and offers on our website: http://epicureanml.co.nz/#menu

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER 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.

NZ Tang, 152 Hurstmere Road, Open six days 11.30am-3pm; 5pm till late.

Closed Mondays and public holidays. facebook: @nztang, www.epicureanml.co.nz

N.Z. Tang

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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EATING OUT ON THE SHORE 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: NOVEMBER 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

THE GRANGE BAR & BISTRO ABOUT US: Calling The Grange a restaurant would be an understatement. It’s a cultural space for the local community, striving to fulfil all of our gastronomic needs… Whether it’s a quick drop-in meal or a drawn-out, romantic dinner on the terrace at sunset, the new heart of the North Shore will always be ready to give you a superb experience” – Denizen Magazine.

THE FOOD: Lookout for these taste sensations coming up for Summer… Market fish with green tomato broth, scampi emulsion and grilled cos hearts; Crudo of snapper, blood orange verjuice and ortaga; Heirloom tomatoes with seasoned vinaigrette and barado. Yum. With berries in season try some special desserts, like… Macerated assorted strawberries with burnt meringue.

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER The Grange is the place to be this festive season with their covered terrace, private dining room and outdoor dining. The bar with courtyard area is very popular. There is also a dining room that can hold functions for up to 18 people in a private space.

Open: Mon to Fri 8am-late, Sat & Sun 9.30am-late At Goodside, Smales Farm, Takapuna.

Phone (09) 972 9060 www.thegrangetakapuna.co.nz

if not now, when?

Start your journey with us.

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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: NOVEMBER Book Online www.sakebar.co.nz and go into our weekly $100 meal voucher draw.

Online bookings 24 /7 with instant confirmation Open 7 days , closed Public Holidays KARAOKE ROOM AVAILABLE FOR GROUP BOOKINGS.

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 one-off events. Enjoy casual get-togethers and live entertainment in The Gardens, or intimate dining indoors.

GET YOUR XMAS FUNCTION

THE FOOD: BOOKED Choose from our two menus: all-day AND CELEBRATE WITH à la carte, including sharing plates and express lunches; or our dining menu Enquire at with a modern twist on classical themes. functions@thecommons.co.nz Our outstanding customer service matches the relaxed, yet classy environment.

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER Happy Hours 4pm- 6pm New Garden Draught Beer Try New Summer Menu Xmas Function booked Contact: functions@thecommons.co.nz.

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 Mon-Thur from 4pm ; Fri-Sun from midday

TavTalk

NORTHCOTE TAVERN

People who love the Northcote Tavern

TavTalk with…

Dave and Bob, the NOBS

Dave Simpson and Bob Bower, along with John Wildermoth, organise the Northcote Rugby meat raffles at the Northcote Tavern. These raffles happen every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 5pm. With John not in attendance it was left to the shy duo of Dave and Bob to have a chat to Channel Magazine’s Aidan Bennett for this month’s Northcote Tavern TavTalk.

AIDAN BENNETT: So Dave, they tell me these meat raffles have been happening at the Northcote Tavern since the 1940s.

Surely you haven’t been here that long?

DAVE SIMPSON: Not quite that long! Yes these meat raffles have been a fixture here since the 40s, getting on for 80 years ago. I started in around 1970, almost 50 years ago.

They originally started with Rugby, League and Bowls sharing four months of the year each to raise funds. Then it became just the Northcote Rugby Club for their funds.

Different teams have run it and then it was just left to us, the Northcote Old Boys. The NOBS!

Bob Bower and Dave Simpson, about to get the meat raffles under way.

AB: How many NOBS do you have involved?

BOB BOWER: We have a NOBS crew of about 35 who take turns to run the raffles. Two are on Thursday evenings and three on Friday and Saturday nights as they are a bit busier.

We buy the meat from Grant Wright (Highbury Butcher), it's great stuff and he delivers the packs directly to the tavern for us now.

AB: So where does the money go?

DS: When the NOBS took over running the raffles we decided that we would raise the funds for different organisations that need it. Mostly with a rugby focus, supporting rugby in the community. Funds go to both Birkenhead and Northcote College rugby and Hato Petera for many years before it closed. Junior boys rugby have benefitted. We also provide the Northcote Rugby Club with funds from time-to-time for special projects – recently we helped them buy video gear. Some also goes back to the Tavern and they give it to charities they want to support – recently cancer and some schools.

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

DS: I enjoy a Speights Mid or a Lion Red. BB: Yip, Speights Mid is good or a Macs Gold (although he was drinking a Heineken 00 the evening we dropped in).

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

DS: I love the wedges.

BB: My favourite is the Sunday Roasts.

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

DS: It is just a great local. We first started coming here when our social team used to play at Stafford Park and the rugby clubrooms were too busy to go back to. And it was just a short trip to the Tavern.

BB: We both live local, so this is our local and it really is a real community. Very social. Staff are good and Billy and Kim really embrace the raffles which really benefits the community.

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

AB: Are the All Blacks going to win the Rugby World Cup? DS: Yes. BB: Yip, I reckon they will play the South Africans in the final and beat them.

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

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In our February issue of Channel Magazine, publisher Aidan Bennett wrote a feature about his excitement for new North Shore restaurant, The Grange Bar & Bistro. It had opened as part of the Goodside hospitality precinct at Smales Farm. Through the year he has been a regular at Goodside, eating for breakfast, lunch or dinner at The Grange, as well as enjoying the range of other eateries Goodside has to offer. His excitement was spot on, as the precinct has captured the imagination and patronage of the community. Aidan went back to The Grange during October to talk to owners Linda and Mark Wilson and head chef Regnar Christensen about their plans for the summer ahead.

Still excited about The Grange at Goodside Early in 2019 my opening paragraph of our feature on The Grange went like this… First of all I must declare that The Grange has me excited. And my good wife. We have some great restaurants on the Shore, but feel that there is a gap for a good quality and consistent European bistro-style restaurant.

Our own version of the Viaduct's consistent Soul Bar – at the risk of name-dropping.

Almost 12 months on from its opening I am thrilled to report that The Grange has hit the spot. It still excites me. If you haven’t tried it, you must. It has become popular as an eatery and also as a great place to enjoy a drink with friends, family and work colleagues.

Respected multimedia platform The Denizen had this to say about The Grange recently… “Calling The Grange a restaurant would be an understatement. It’s a cultural space for the local community, striving to fulfil all of our gastronomic needs. The all-day menu is not even a fraction of what this place is capable of, where a refined breakfast can segue into a productive working lunch, and a Friday afternoon BBQ session or elevated yet nostalgic Sunday roast present the perfect ways to unwind after a busy week. Whether it’s a quick drop-in meal or a drawn-out, romantic dinner on the terrace at sunset, the new heart of the North Shore will always be ready to give you a superb experience.”

While thrilled with the first 10 months, Mark Wilson is first to

The Grange Bar & Bistro owners Linda and Mark Wilson with head chef Regnar Christensen.

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admit they have learnt a great deal during 2019. He says they have been constantly refining things to ensure their offering meets with the clientele. When I met Mark and Linda in October they had just returned from a fact-finding trip to the US, where they were hosted by a number of people involved in the hospitality business. They came back brimming with ideas.

“We are thrilled with how far we have come during 2019,” said Mark in mid-October. “Setting up the brand new restaurant proved to be a big task, but we have consistently grown our numbers throughout the year which is very pleasing, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This is a result of us getting to know what our customers want. When we started this journey I did see Soul Bar as a benchmark. Their consistency. Our aim has always been to create a bar and eatery on the Shore that is loved like that is in the city.”

During 2019 Regnar Christensen has been elevated to the headchef role. Regnar, who has been with The Grange right from the start, was formerly head chef at popular Wellington eatery Ortega Fish Shack.

In October he was busy refining the new menu for summer.

He’s a fan of keeping things simple and using seasonal and local ingredients. New Zealand produce, meat and fish and it has to be as fresh as possible.

While there I asked Regnar to give me a sneak preview of new dishes he is planning for the warmer months. He obliged with these…

Market fish with green tomato broth, scampi emulsion and grilled cos hearts; Crudo of snapper, blood orange verjuice and ortaga; Heirloom tomatoes with seasoned vinaigrette and barado. Yum. With berries in season he is also planning some special desserts, like… Macerated assorted strawberries with burnt meringue. Yum yum!

The Goodside venue at Smales Farm is special. Together with clever design, the Goodside precinct has been created as a relaxed and leafy venue. The Grange is at the heart of that venue, combining indoor and outdoor dining in what is one of Auckland's most delectable dining destinations.

The Grange has seating for 130 diners across the main dining room – the covered terrace, private dining room and outdoor dining.

The west-facing bar with courtyard area is popular in the afternoons.

A prominent feature of The Grange is their Glasshouse, where they grow fresh produce and host special dinners. There is also a private dining room which can hold corporate lunches or dinners for up to 18 people in a private space.

The Grange is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner (not open for dinner on Monday). If you haven’t been you are missing out.

THE GRANGE – Goodside at Smales Farm, Open 7 Days – Monday 8am-4.30pm, Tuesday to Friday 8am till late, Saturday & Sunday 9.30am till late.

Phone 972 9060. Email: dine@thegrangetakapuna.co.nz or Visit: www.thegrangetakapuna.co.nz

SMALES FARM GOODSIDE: THE GRANGE

When we started this journey I did see Soul Bar as a benchmark. Their consistency. Our aim has always been to create a bar and eatery on the Shore that is loved like that is in the city.

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COSMETIC DENTISTRY TREATMENT AND TRENDS

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

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

BEFORE

AFTER

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

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

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

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

*Full mouth reconstruction?

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

*Orthodontic treatment

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

*Teeth whitening

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

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

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

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

veeners are ceramic rebuilds of teeth.

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

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

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

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SPOTLIGHT ON: OTTO WOO

You’ll Love Otto Woo Award-winning gourmet

noodle bar opens in Takapuna Healthy meals don’t have to be boring, try this perfect balance of great taste and nutrition For those who live on the Shore who have been captivated by the fabulous gourmet Asian cuisine of Otto Woo, we have some good news. You don’t need to go over the bridge anymore to get it! For those who have never discovered Otto Woo but love healthy, nutritious and delicious Asian cuisine, an Otto Woo Gourmet Noodle Bar is now open in Takapuna at 484 Lake Rd. Otto Woo was established in Ponsonby 20 years ago, and quickly became a popular spot for quick dine-in meals or healthy and nutritious takeouts. Since then, Otto Woo outlets have also opened in Newmarket and Mission Bay...and now Takapuna on Lake Rd. The Otto Woo brand stands for healthy, fresh and funky food served in the iconic paper noodle boxes. Otto Woo provides western-style modern Asian cuisine, with a strong Japanese and Thai/Malaysian influence. Each meal contains loads of daily fresh vegetables, high-quality sauces and fresh herbs, so it's tasty as well as healthy. No pre-cooked or processed meat is used. MSG is never added. Everything is prepared fresh by skilled Otto Woo chefs.

Since opening in 1999 Otto Woo has won many best noodle bar and best gourmet take-out awards. It was the first of the New York-style noodle bars to open in New Zealand and has constantly stayed ahead of its imitators - due to the commitment to highquality healthy and nutritious food. It just can’t be beaten.

There are no less than 30 options to choose from at Otto Woo. These are some examples to tempt you: • Chicken Bok Choy with Herbs, fresh squeezed lemon juice and homemade sweet chili sauce, served on steamed egg noodles.

• Spicy Thai Cashew with chicken, pork or beef with mixed market fresh vegetables.

• Green Curry Chicken with bamboo shoots and market fresh vegetables, served on rice (can be gluten free too) • Beef and Greens, bound in almond and ginger with stir-fried noodles • Spiced Pork with egg, mixed greens, stir-fried Udon noodles • Pad Thai King Prawns, egg, tofu, bean sprout with stir-fried rice noodles • Satay vegetables on steamed egg noodles with peanut and crispy noodles • Galanga beef soup, popular Thai noodles soup with thin sliced beef, tofu and vegetable (gluten free) • Woo Mee Goreng stir-fried with chicken, egg, seasonal vegetables, egg noodles, mild spicy with a touch of curry.

• Chili Beef (or Chicken) with mixed vegetables (including mushroom) sesame and mirin on noodles.

Most meals have a vegetarian or gluten free option, 'kids meal' portion sizes and there’s dessert too!

The team at Otto Wood Takapuna have a grand opening offer which is available until 30th November 2019. (offer applies to Takapuna store only). If you buy one meal then you will get the second meal (of equal or less value) at half price.

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SHORE PEOPLE: AMY BRATTON

Amy and James under the judging scrutiny.

My Restaurant Rules contestants Amy and James Bratton outside Moxie, their popular Birkenhead restaurant.

James and Amy Bratton in action on My Restaurant Rules television show.

A Chat with…

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North Shore local and a contestant in 'My Restaurant Rules' on TVNZ 2 A North Shore husband and wife team are competing in a brand new TV show called My Restaurant Rules. James and Amy Bratton are the owners of popular local Birkenhead restaurant Moxie. The series is promoted as a local cooking competition like never before. Five teams from five real restaurants from across the country put their livelihoods at stake in a bid to find out whose Restaurant Rules. The show started on September 30th and is on Mondays and Tuesdays at 7.30pm on TVNZ 2 and available on TVNZ OnDemand from 8.30pm. Heading the judging table for the show are internationally renowned chefs and restaurateurs Colin Fassnidge (My Kitchen Rules) and Judith Tabron, tasting their way through the team’s culinary delights in the hopes of discovering New Zealand’s best hidden gem.

Channel Magazine’s Aidan Bennett caught up with Amy Bratton during October to discover more about life as a TV celebrity.

AIDAN BENNETT: Amy, this sounds like a wonderful experience, how did you and James come to be contestants on the show?

AMY BRATTON: We were contacted by the show's producers who told us we were nominated by our locals as favourite local bistro. It was such an honour really so we had to give it a go.

AIDAN: Tell us about the format of the show. How do you win the $100k prize?

AMY: Very similar format to MKR (My Kitchen Rules), where we all cook for each other and score each others' meals out of 10 along with the judges.

Highest scoring teams go through to the next round to cook again, but this time with local food critics or media people judging also.

Then two highest scoring teams head into the final and cook for a full restaurant as well as the competing teams and judges table. It's intense! Especially since I’m no sous chef!

My Restaurant Rules judges Colin Fassnidge and Judith Tabron at Moxie Resturant in Birkenhead.

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AMY: A mixture of characters from all over the country. James and I are the only husband and wife unit from Auckland. There are work colleagues from Lyttleton, Italians from Nelson, Mother and son from Waiouru and high school sweethearts from Katikati. A diverse bunch that’s for sure.

AIDAN: Had you guys had any television experience prior to taking part in this?

AMY: Not at all. But the production crew were very friendly and made the whole experience a good one.

AIDAN: How would you describe the experience?

AMY: An emotional whirlwind.

AIDAN: Tell us all about Moxie. How did you guys get into the restaurant business and why has it become so popular?

AMY: James is passionate about his craft, he desperately wanted to do something on his own after being an executive chef for one of Auckland’s top catering companies. We initially thought about starting a food truck, but when we saw this opportunity pop up, we decided to go for it and jump in the deep end, not really knowing what we were getting ourselves into. We have survived three years on the Auckland food scene and we love the community vibe we have going with our locals. They love our food. Our menu is diverse and we change it up so there's always something new to experience.

AIDAN: Things must be hectic as the restaurant is open four nights a week, and you guys balance work and raising your two year old daughter Charlie?

AMY: We are open five days now but when Charlie came along we shut down a day, so James could spend more time with her. The juggle is a little hectic and she spends her time hanging out in the restaurant helping Dad. Quite handy on the old dustpan and shovel.

AIDAN: Are you going to win? When will we find out?

AMY: My lips are sealed! You will have to tune in!

Catch up on the full series of My Restaurant Rules at TVNZ OnDemand.

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ILOVETAKAPUNA: NEWS

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Thank you to the Board of Governance of the Takapuna Beach Business Association for their ongoing support, commitment and passion for Takapuna. Special thank you to Scott Donovan and Sophie Gilmour for their years of service, who stepped down from the Board this year. Congratulations to the Board for their re-election and election of new members Andrew Hill and Hamish Maude.

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

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Talking Takapuna It’s down to the business end of the year now, and we will all be having many conversations around how quickly this year has flown by, and will be starting to think about the dreaded Christmas shopping trips. Never fear - Takapuna is your ultimate Christmas shopping destination!

Takapuna’s fantastic retail offerings - boasting 'big name' stores like Farmers, Amazon and LuluLemon to boutique shops like Augustine, Life for Men and Retrospace – is perfectly balanced with the relaxing atmosphere of a beachside retreat.

Whether it’s your parents, your kids, your significant other, or the colleague you drew in the office Secret Santa – you’ll find that perfect something for everyone in Takapuna.

With around 4,000 carparks, it’s even easier to shop in Takapuna!

We’ve done the numbers, and the highest rate of available car parks is on Saturday mornings - so why not bundle up the kids, head in to Takapuna and make a day of it. Take a look around Shore City Shopping Centre, and then stroll down Hurstmere Road for the boutique offerings – plus that coffee and muffin (or savoury treat) to keep you going. Discover one of the fantastic eateries you haven’t tried before, grab some lunch, then take the kids down to the beach playground to run off all the extra energy – or simply take a walk along the beach front.

Whether it’s your parents, your kids, your significant other, or the colleague you drew in the office Secret Santa – you’ll find that perfect something for everyone in Takapuna.

At the end of this month comes our annual I Love Takapuna Christmas Carnival! Come celebrate with us on Saturday 30th November, along Hurstmere Road and Hurstmere Green from 10am to 3pm. The road will be filled with free and exciting entertainment for the kids and kids-at-heart including food and market stalls, interactive stage shows, circus performers, Sammy the Steam Train, giant games and puzzles, bouncy castles, face painters, and a visit from Santa himself. We will also have the Takapuna Youth Brass and the North Shore Brass Academy performing some musical items to get you into the festive mood - so, mark your calendars and don’t miss out, it will be a fantastic day out for the family.

Takapuna is already gearing up for another great summer, with the return of our beloved summer events like the Harcourts Cooper & Co Beach Series, an all-ages Beach Run, Coastal Run, Stand-

Up Paddle and Ocean Swim series. It's happening every Tuesday evening in Takapuna until the end of summer so grab your friends, family and the kids and join us for a summer of fun, fitness and healthy competition.

We’re also already looking into January, as we plan to continue celebrating summer in all its glory with our Summer Days Festival coming back on the 18th January at Takapuna Beach. Whether you want a great day out with the kids or you simply want to kick back and relax by the beach while listening to great music, we have you covered. More information about this event will be out shortly, but keep an eye on our social media pages and I Love Takapuna website for the info.

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: ZONE Q NO.1 THE STRAND, TAKAPUNA

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Beach walking talking meetings: Rethinking how and where we work No.1 The Strand, Takapuna

The way we achieve work/life balance is ever-changing, and the latest example of this is right here in Takapuna with the redevelopment of the iconic building at No.1 The Strand. Population growth is driving residential intensification, and the flip side is a more holistic view to work space environments. Open plan offices, 'hot desking' and walking talking meetings are being embraced, and consequently, corporations relish increased productivity and a decrease in staff turnover. There is no doubt an investment in the lifestyle aspects of work has a positive impact on work life balance and an overall increase in staff satisfaction.

Zone Q is the company tasked with transforming one of Takapuna’s largest and certainly most prominent commercial buildings - No.1 The Strand - into a fantastic redevelopment in the heart of the beachside suburb.

Brad Smith, Project Manager of No.1 The Strand, is excited to revive this southern end of the town centre. He lives a few hundred metres away with his wife and daughter, who attends Takapuna Primary school, and his family love strolling to the beach after dinner on summer evenings. Brad loves the metropolitan feel of Takapuna coupled with the wide open spaces and fresh sea air that this beachside work/life offers.

Zone Q is confident the upgrades to this blue-ribbon location at the junction of The Strand, Hurstmere and Lake Rds will be pivotal to the evolution of Takapuna. The excellent access to the motorway interchanges eases any commute, and the proposed large grassed central gardens with sun lounges, a restaurant and the opportunity to have an ocean swim at lunchtime completes this unique opportunity.

Zone Q is a residential and commercial property owner with offices in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland. What sets Zone Q apart is its originality, its results that are diverse and unique with all perspectives thoughtfully considered in the design process. Brad’s favourite space among the Zone Q projects so far is the future lush rooftop deck and gardens in the Melbourne building, which the company will look to for inspiration when it comes to its Takapuna space.

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Brad emphasises that Zone Q is a company that backs up its commitment to these new work environments – Zone Q walks its talk by embracing the wellbeing of its employees and a holistic approach to the workday. Brad has recently returned from a company think-tank set in rural NSW, mulling over ideas in discussion while on a threehour bush walk.

The rejuvenation of No.1 The Strand will be of high standard and bespoke, setting a new benchmark for office environments on the North Shore. Many of the flexible spaces will have indoor/outdoor flow onto expansive decking, with the proximity of the beautiful Waitemata Harbour ensuring the smell of fresh sea air will be ever-present for those lucky occupants.

Spectacular views are a feature too, with views to the beaches, Rangitoto and towards Devonport, with the CBD skyline as a backdrop.

Biking to and from work, lunchtime gym sessions, a run on the beach or a quick ocean dip before work – this is all possible at these unique beachside offices.

No.1 The Strand will also boast end-of-trip facilities which are key to balancing work commitments with an active lifestyle. Tenants will have showers, lockers and bike racks at their fingertips. With the beach on your doorstep and cafes aplenty, meeting locations suddenly become an exciting prospect. Will your employees take their meeting in one of Takapuna’s vibrant and diverse restaurants and cafes, or will they walk and talk across the golden sands of the nearby beach. Staff satisfaction will be off the charts!

Zone Q has created happier healthier workplaces across the Tasman.

It is excited to introduce its innovative and creative take on office lifestyles to Auckland City. Zone Q is confident its tenants will love the increase in staff satisfaction and the corresponding decrease in employee turnover. The rejuvenation of No.1 The Strand will create offices that are a playground for productivity and will contribute positively to the changing face of Takapuna.

To inquire about future leases at No.1The Strand, please visit www.cbre.co.nz or call Omri Yahel on 021 791 165

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ST JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL, TAKAPUNA - CHRISTMAS CONCERT

A Christmas concert with a difference If you're hanging out for a Christmas fundraising concert to take your family to this festive season but you're wanting something a bit different, mark your diaries for December 8.

That is the evening that St Joseph's School in Takapuna will host an event like no other to get us in the Christmas spirit, complete with a world-renowned Kiwi opera singer performing with students.

Simon O'Neill, considered to be one of the finest helden-tenors on the international stage, will perform at the event alongside the Auckland Symphony Orchestra led by Peter Thomas and students from St Joseph's. A father with children at St Joseph's, Simon spends a great deal of time performing internationally, and the chance to see him in this environment is very rare.

"This amazing opportunity for our students to perform with Simon and the ASO is very exciting," PTFA member Bridget Allen says. "We're looking to create a fantastic Christmas concert for the local community and in addition to the amazing performances on offer, we'll have gourmet food trucks, along with wine and beer supplied by some of New Zealand's favourite breweries and vineyards available."

Taking place at the Westlake Boys auditorium in Forrest Hill, the concert will raise funds for the enhancement of music within St Joseph's. The children will be practising hard all term to get ready for the concert, and will also have the opportunity to participate in a singing workshop with Simon in November when he returns from performing at concerts in Berlin, Paris and Los Angeles.

Simon has frequently performed with the Metropolitan Opera, the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Berlin, Vienna and Bayerische Staatopern - amongst others - and the Edinburgh and BBC Proms Festivals. His performance as Siegmund in Die Walkure at the Royal Opera House and other venues was described by international press as exemplary and terrific, "a turbo-charged tenor."

This season, he makes his debut at Tanglewood with the Boston Symphony and returns to the Berlin Staatoper as Florestan

in Fidelio, Boris in Katya Kavanova and Froh in Das Rheingold.

Simon will also sing in San Francisco, Hong Kong, Atlanta and Queensland in the coming season, and is delighted to be making his role debut as the title role in Tristan und Isolde with the Santa Fe Opera. He will also make his stage debut as Siegfried in 2021 in a new production for Deutsche Opera Berlin.

We're looking to create a fantastic Christmas concert for the local community and in addition to the amazing performances on offer, we'll have gourmet food trucks, along with wine and beer supplied by some of New Zealand's favourite breweries and vineyards available.

Fellow parent of the school Peter Thomas will lead the Auckland Symphony Orchestra at the event as its music director.

He is head of music at Epsom Girls' Grammar, and has conducted the Auckland Philharmonia, Auckland Youth Orchestra, St Matthews Chamber Orchestra, Devonport Chamber Orchestra and West Michigan University Orchestra.

Peter has also worked for NZQA, has appeared on radio and television, and is involved with the Remuera Music School.

The Auckland Symphony Orchestra is a New Zealand community-based symphony orchestra formed in 1975. It has developed a following and reputation in its performances of popular classics, and its 80-plus players are drawn from across Auckland and from all walks of life.

Tickets for the December 8 event are available at http://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2019/oct/stjosephs.

Proudly presented by the St Joseph’s Takapuna school community, featuring world renowned opera tenor Simon O’Neill and the awe-inspiring Auckland Symphony Orchestra led by Peter Thomas, this Christmas concert promises to be a night to remember.

Join us to celebrate the lead up to Christmas with a night of Christmas Carols and Classical favourites. Enjoy food, wine and beer supplied by gourmet food trucks and NZ’s favourite breweries and vineyards.

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CHANNEL FEATURE: CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

My Christmas

Christmas shopping evokes different emotions in all of us...some relish it while others dread it. Some people are very organised with a plan, a gift idea list and a schedule, while others wing it - even leaving it up until Christmas Eve to shop, wrap and place under the tree. Four of our North Shore friends share how they are going about this task this year.

Maria Temnyuk, Diamond Property Group 1. Have you started your Christmas shopping yet, and how do you prefer to do it?

Absolutely not! I will be doing my Christmas shopping around the 20th of December. I think I perform better under pressure.

2. What’s your gift-buying pattern? I generally allocate 2-3 days for my Christmas shopping and I basically treat it as a full-time job for those three days. I have my favourite shops that I go to each year to find the right gift.

3. Who will be your most challenging person to buy for this year…and why? It is always my mum. The woman has everything and plus she is so modest that if I ask her about her preferences, she just says that she wants good behaviour. Old joke!

4. What kinds of gifts do you generally buy, and are you looking at purchasing different things this year? Normally I buy special things that people always struggle justifying when buying it themselves. For example, crystal champagne flutes or really nice cuff links.

I generally allocate 2-3 days for my Christmas shopping and I basically treat it as a full-time job for those three days.

5. How does your family give at Christmas (eg individual gifts, a set budget, ‘Secret Santa’ etc)? My family is generous when it comes to presents so everyone gets lots of presents and gets spoiled rotten.

6. In your opinion, what’s the best gift you’ve ever given? Little Gucci onesie to my son Louis for his first Christmas. I don’t think he cared much. I still keep it though.

7. What are you hoping to see in your Christmas stocking this year?

I would love to get a really nice watch to finish the year on a high note.

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Principal of Age School, Takapuna 1. Have you started your Christmas shopping yet, and how do you prefer to do it? We have a few things put aside for our kids already. I prefer not to think about Christmas until December, but my partner likes it all planned out a bit better than that.

This year we need to be organised as we are having Christmas overseas.

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet, and how do you prefer to do it? For me I haven’t really focused on that yet! I tend to be more of a last minute December shopper.

What’s your gift-buying pattern?

All on one day is always my aim: get it over with quickly. Luckily, I don’t have too many presents to buy for. My favourite gift is a Pilates Unlimited Gift Certificate as a treat for people who have been extra good to me.

2. What’s your gift-buying pattern? I prefer Steve Mouldey. to just go for it over a few days, but my partner is very proactive over the year, buying children’s toys and clothes when they are on sale. Over the last few years we have developed a bit of a strategy involving a shared Google doc so we can make sure we don’t miss anyone out.

3. Who will be your most challenging person to buy for this year… and why? It will be challenging to keep the present for my partner, Theresa, a surprise as we are travelling the week before Christmas. This means I either need to hide her gifts well when we pack the bags or somehow buy it in the last few days while we are away.

4. What kinds of gifts do you generally buy, and are you looking at purchasing different things this year? Our gifts for our daughter are starting to change as she turns 10 at the end of November. With her being older, we are looking at getting her some different experiences as part of her Christmas, rather than just things.

5. How does your family give at Christmas? We give individual gifts and normally have a maximum amount to spend on each person. The kids always get more spent on them than the 'maximum' though, as they are really the magic of the day. Our children also always give to another child the same age as them, either through the Hospice or City Mission.

They really enjoy shopping for someone else and it helps them to be more grateful for what they have in their lives.

6. In your opinion, what’s the best gift you’ve ever given? The trampoline we gave the kids four years ago. The trials of putting it together on Christmas Eve in the rain are now worth it with how much the kids and their friends have enjoyed it. It's become a big part of how our family plays together.

7. What are you hoping to see in your Christmas stocking this year?

We normally have a massive extended family Christmas at our house.

With going away this year, I’m just hoping that it is still an occasion full of excitement and happiness. So, a Christmas stocking full of joy and laughter would be perfect please Santa!

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Who will be your most challenging person to buy for this year…and why? My dear friend Sandra is the most challenging, in a good way, as she has such special qualities!! When I first moved from Hamilton I stayed with her and I now live with her.

She has been most welcoming and now her home is my home, and Sandra has become the most amazing flatmate friend. She was so helpful to me and supported me throughout my Romana’s Pilates training here at Pilates Unlimited. Additionally, Sandra is also one of my clients at Pilates Unlimited. So for me, buying a present for Sandra is much more than a Christmas present; it’s a huge thank you for making things work so well for me here on the North Shore since I moved here in 2017.

What kinds of gifts do you generally buy, and are you looking at purchasing different things this year? I like to buy items from The Source in Milford as there is. Something for everyone - food or handy items (great drink bottles and lunch boxes).

How does your family give at Christmas? We give individual gifts. As I am from Brazil, we celebrate on Christmas Eve in the evening with a special dinner.

In your opinion, what’s the best gift you’ve ever given? My family in Brazil love the Whittakers Chocolate so when I visit Brazil at Christmas this is a big part of my presents that my family love to receive.

What are you hoping to see in your Christmas stocking this year? A massage would be a nice treat or a day retreat to revive after a busy year!!

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CHANNEL FEATURE: CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

Shopping Plans

My Christmas

Christmas shopping evokes different emotions in all of us...some relish it while others dread it. Some people are very organised with a plan, a gift idea list and a schedule, while others wing it - even leaving it up until Christmas Eve to shop, wrap and place under the tree. Four of our North Shore friends share how they are going about this task this year.

Louise Willmer, Birkenhead Point

1. Have you started your Christmas shopping yet, and how do you prefer to do it?

No I haven’t started yet, but plan to very soon. I like a list and go from there, but if I see something when I am out, I will buy it.

2. What’s your gift-buying pattern?

Over several weeks, especially if buying overseas on-line.

3. Who will be your most challenging person to buy for this year…and why?

My husband… he is so tricky to buy for and never wants anything arrgghhh!!

Louise Willmer.

4. What kinds of gifts do you generally buy, and are you looking at purchasing different things this year?

I will try and find some different things for my daughter and that tricky husband, but my sons are generally easy to buy for. They have keen interests in their work and hobbies. Normally I shop in malls / boutique shops, or on-line stores cover what I need.

5. How does your family give at Christmas?

Individual gifts within a budget.

I will try and find some different things for my daughter and that tricky husband, but my sons are generally easy to buy for.

6. In your opinion, what’s the best gift you’ve ever given?

One Direction tickets when they played in Sydney, when our daughter was much younger. We copied and enlarged the ticket and inserted it into a One Direction book we got her for Christmas so she didn’t see it until she went through the book much later on Christmas Day. The screams and her face – will never forget it!!

7. What are you hoping to see in your Christmas stocking this year?

Being sensible, some new runners or being extravagant, anything from Jo Malone or Tiffany would be very nice.

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CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE DIRECTORY

YOGA & WELLNESS

Support your loved ones to live their best life - give the gift of yoga.

Group classes, workshops, stunning retreats. Yoga, Pilates, Guided Relaxation and so much more.

Gift vouchers available

81 Clyde Road, Browns Bay | www.yogawithin.co.nz

Give a

gift Voucher Customised facial, brow shape and deep cleanse Relaxing face, neck, décolleté and shoulder massage + mask, and lower leg and foot massage

Christmas 'Experience' Gift Ideas Give the gift of an experience this Christmas…

Finding the perfect gift for family and friends is often challenging. Well we reckon we’ve got some pretty good ideas right here. How about giving the gift of an experience this Christmas? A voucher for the health, wellness, fitness, arts and excitement options as we have suggested on this spread.

We’ve got some of the very best options right here on the Shore!

Cnr Clyde & Inverness Rd, Browns Bay, Auckland P: (09) 478 0041 W: skinboutique.co.nz

Give the gift that will last a lifetime.

Holistic Coach Jacqui Penny provides a unique and proven approach to any life issues including weight management and anxiety. She is extensively trained by renowned US best selling author and speaker Alan Cohen.

Give your loved one the gift that will start them towards a fulfilling life.

Visit www.healingplace.co.nz to find out more. place

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Explore Virtual Reality!

Gift Cards available.

Contact: 027 257 2577 33 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna northshore@vrclub.co.nz

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GIVE THE GIFT OF PILATES THIS CHRISTMAS!

6 classes for $60 + an Orientation Class.

Available to purchase online, or by contacting the studio.

33 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna 141 Pakenham St West, Wynard Quarter 09 217 4341 www.studiopilates.com/takapuna

This Christmas give the gift of ART with a pre-paid Gift Voucher for one of Lake House Arts great KIDS or ADULTS TERM CLASSES LAKE HOUSE ARTS CENTRE 37 Fred Thomas Drive Takapuna

www.lakehousearts.org.nz

Valid throughout 2020 Email info@lakehousearts.org.nz to request your personalised gift voucher.

A kids term class consists of 8 weekly sessions.

An adult term class consists of 9 weekly sessions.

Prices vary per class. You can look up our classes on our website.

Subject to enrolment availability at the time of booking.

Lake House Arts Terms and Conditions apply.

To book you must register on the Lake House Arts website www.lakehousearts.org.nz and must contact education@lakehousearts.org.nz when you are ready to book to complete your booking.

Lake House Arts oers a huge array of artistic experiences, go to our website to ďŹ nd out more! Art at the heart of our community.

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CHRISTMAS PARTY EVENT DESTINATIONS

Christmas Party Event Destinations GET YOUR XMAS

Email: info@zomer.co.nz

FUNCTION

BOOKED AND CELEBRATE WITH Enquire at functions@thecommons.co.nz

We can throw you a fiesta that saves the headaches for the day after, not the months before.

With a variety of food, liquor, Margarita Masterclasses, Tequila Tastings and spaces available, we want to make your function the best you’ve ever seen.

Phone: 09-488-7594

Looking for your Christmas Party Space?

Zomer has bespoke Menu Options to suit all requirements.

Fully Licensed.

Book Now!

Website: www.zomer.co.nz/events

Make Christmas day easier this year by letting Blake’s Providore take care of your lunch, dinner and dessert!

Contact Mexico Takapuna and they’ll assist in making your next function one to remember.* *dependent on tequila consumption

We have a range of easy to bake Christmas fare including:

Order your speciality meats for Christmas now!

5% discount on hams ordered by 30th November 2019.

26 Anzac Road, Browns Bay P: 09 973 1989 E: themeatroom@outlook.co.nz W: www.themeatroom.co.nz Mon - Sat 7am - 6pm, Sun 8am - 5pm

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Glazed Christmas Hams

Roast vegetable portions

Brined stuffed and ready to Roast Turkey breast

Christmas Meringues

Whole and half sides of Cured Salmon

Orange & ginger lava cakes

Christmas Salads Sticky date puddings

Duck fat Potatoes

Real Gravy

Truffled Cauliflower & 3 Cheese bake

A range of festive sauces and chutney

All served in easy ready to bake containers perfect for Christmas day. Impress your friends and family and enjoy the day without any kitchen stress!

Catering available for all your end of year Christmas functions

Full menu and pricing available online at BlakesProvidore.co.nz For all enquires please contact Blake@blakesprovidore.co.nz

LUXURY TRAVEL WITH QUAY TRAVEL

Belmond Cadogan Hotel interior.

Belmond Cadogan Hotel.

Belmond Venice Simplon Orient Express.

Finishing your cruise in Venice and wondering what to do now?

Parting from your cruise can be such sweet sorrow – but not if you end your cruise in Venice and escape with a journey aboard the Belmond Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. The northbound train route travelling from Venice to London delivers a wonderfully different experience to that of the southbound journey.

You’ll gain fabulous views of the Dolomites, Michelle Malcolm enjoy a lobster brunch and stop to stretch your legs in Innsbruck. And you’ll enjoy the thrill of exchanging the balmy weather of La Serenissima for the dramatically cooler air of Austria’s snowy Alpine landscapes. To really travel in style, stay in one of their Grand Suites – spread out in your own plush lounge with opulent marble bathroom and relish indulgent extras such as free-flowing champagne and private dining.

After crossing the English Channel, you’ll board Belmond British Pullman for the United Kingdom leg of the journey. Make sure to have a peek in Phoenix and Perseus, two carriages recently returned from a major spruce-up in Clermont-Ferrand. Artist Philippe Allemand and his talented team have created beautiful, bespoke marquetry for the art deco carriages. For Phoenix, the design is inspired by the mythical bird’s ascent from the ashes.

Admire the polished wood offset by vibrant new upholstery.

On arrival in the capital, your Belmond adventure may now continue at Belmond's first and newly-opened London hotel, a stone’s throw from London's Victoria Station. Set on Sloane Street at the crossroads of Knightsbridge and Chelsea, Belmond Cadogan Hotel is steeped in evocative history. It was here that actress Lillie Langtry had secret assignations with the Prince of Wales and became close friends with fellow resident Oscar Wilde. The bright

young people of the 1920s – bohemian artists and socialites – adopted the hotel as their meeting place. In the 1980s, Vogue models and photographers were drawn to its quintessential Britishness.

Today, vibrant past and present meet in the five sensitively restored Queen Anne buildings. Walk into gorgeous wood paneling, mosaic flooring and stained-glass windows to feel both a buzz of anticipation and the calming sensation of arriving home.

Staff wearing uniforms inspired by the area’s iconic trendsetters, such as Mary Quant, warmly greet you. Step out of a secret door to enjoy privileged access to Cadogan Place Gardens to sit beneath the 300-year old mulberry tree, or play tennis on possibly the most exclusive courts in town.

Savour Modern British cuisine at Belmond's destination restaurant Adam Handling in Chelsea, where a zero-waste ethos and Chef’s Table showcase the team’s epicurean talents. Admire the unique curated art collection, comprising around 400 original handpicked pieces from a wealth of UK-based artists. Then head outside to explore the unrivaled shopping, fashion and arts scenes on the doorstep.

Enjoy our exclusive benefits at the Belmond Cadogan: Full breakfast daily for two people, USD100 food & beverage credit, comp Wi-Fi, upgrade/early check in/late check out subject to availability at check in.

Quay Travel, your local travel experts. Phone 0800 782 987, email info@quaytravel.co.nz, or come visit us at 2/49 Apollo Drive, Mairangi Bay. Parking available. Expert advice and great coffee!

Crystal Cruise Evening Do you want to learn more about cruising with Crystal Cruises?

Register for our Crystal Cruise Evening at Quay Travel.

Thursday 14 November 6.30pm-8.30pm 2/49 Apollo Drive, Mairangi Bay Come along and learn all about Crystal’s river, ocean and expedition cruising. Ph: 09 477-0212 or info@quaytravel.co.nz

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INDOOR ENTERTAINMENT: THRILL ZONE

Business Breakfast Meeting Tuesday 26 November, 7am-9am Takapuna Boating Club, 39 The Strand Join me for breakfast with National’s Finance Spokesperson Hon Paul Goldsmith where we will share National’s Economic Discussion Document and welcome your feedback and thoughts on our policy ideas for rebuilding a strong economy.

Please RSVP to Miriam in my Electorate Office by 22 Nov. Phone 09-486 0005 or email northshore@parliament.govt.nz

Authorised by Maggie Barry MP, Parliamentary Buildings, Wellington.

New in Takapuna – ThrillZone

Fun indoor entertainment for all ages ThrillZone makes it possible to go beyond earth's realm and participate in a new dimension.

Perfect for office Christmas party events, ideal as a Christmas Sonja and Francis Painter. gift, suitable for children, teenagers and adults' birthday parties or as a fun afternoon of family bonding.

ThrillZone Takapuna is a brand new indoor entertainment destination showcasing two of the very latest state-of-the-art multiplayer VR adventures, the Omni VR and Hologate VR. One moment you are living in your world; the next you are lost in our world at the ThrillZone arena. It's physical, addictive, competitive and your mind believes it's real.

Hologate VR is a family-orientated game adventure that fully immerses you in another amazing world. You see, move and feel the VR dimensions in a realistic way and your body is the controller. You can choose to find yourself in the middle of a massive snowball fight, a dance competition with your friends or shooting some giant robots.

Omni VR is the only VR experience that allows you to physically run through the virtual dimension. Equipped with special shoes, this competitive experience will make the heart of any game enthusiast beat faster. Integrated headset speakers let you and your team coordinate tactical moves. Did you ever want to hear a grown man squeal with fear? Then experience our Zombie apocalypse! Our latest technology completely transfers you into the games and makes you feel like you are there. You know you are just in a game, but your mind is convinced otherwise!

ThrillZone Queenstown might be familiar to some who were grateful for the indoor fun on bad weather days. North Shore couple Sonja and Francis Painter relocated to Queenstown in 2012 with their own two children and realised indoor entertainment was missing from the line-up of Southern Lakes activities. The Kids Club established itself quickly as the best babysitter in Queenstown. Returning to their home in Milford, they are delighted once again to be near the sea and to be walking their dog on the beach.

ThrillZone Takapuna is definitely more than just watching a movie or playing a game, check it out this amazing new dimension.

488 Lake Rd, Takapuna, (Behind Burger King, entrance off carpark) Bookings: info@thrillzone.co.nz www.thrillzone.co.nz

Hon Maggie Barry ONZM, MP for North Shore and Hon Paul Goldsmith, National List MP and Spokesperson for Finance & Infrastructure.

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AUTHENTIC STUDIO AND TRAINING CENTRE Ground Floor Rear. 18 Northcroft Street, Takapuna Beach

Romana’s Pilates®

APPRENTICE TRAINING PROGRAMME

Romana Kryzanowska Protégé of Joseph Pilates

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR NEXT INTAKE Our apprenticeship-style training is based entirely upon the original work of Joseph Pilates. Through observing, practicing, teaching and assisting teachers you will master a deep understanding of the full Romana’s Pilates method on all of the apparatus.

Apprentices complete our programme as skilled

The Romana’s Pilates team of highly experienced and dedicated instructors will mentor you throughout the programme, providing hands-on instruction, regular apprentice meetings, one-on-one lessons and group classes.

Under the guidance and teaching of our Instructor Trainers we will prepare you for a long and successful career of teaching the method - as it was originally intended by Joseph Pilates.

Visit: pilatesunlimited.co.nz or romanaspilates.co.nz email: info@pilatesunlimited, Phone: 486 1018

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Here’s the top 10 reasons to buy an apartment in the brand new space:2 development on Auckland’s North Shore, built by Takapuna based developer, rethinking.space.

Outstanding location and convenience. The North Shore is one of the most desirable places to live in Auckland and the coastal suburb of Takapuna is the jewel in its crown. The space:2 building is located in Burns Avenue in the heart of Takapuna. It’s close to shops, bars, gymnasiums, eateries, supermarkets, the stunning Takapuna Beach and Lake Pupuke.

Affordability. space:2 apartments have a targeted 7 Homestar rating, offering better insulation and ventilation, ensuring they are warm and less expensive to heat. This is supported by water saving devices that also help to reduce ongoing costs. Insurance and maintenance is covered by the body corporate, so all that’s needed is contents insurance. Buyers only require a small 10 per cent deposit to obtain a home loan and get themselves onto the property ladder.

Uncompromising quality. rethinking.space is the apartment brand of Legacy Property. The Legacy Property story is one of an award-winning developer that specialises in Auckland urban development. They deliver efficient design and space and are passionate about affordability and sustainability, with no compromise on quality.

Capital growth. People want to invest in Takapuna due to its attractive location and the quality of lifestyle. Auckland Council’s Panuku Development have recognised this and is also investing heavily in the suburb, with plans to create a fresh community hub with new retail, commercial and residential projects.

Sustainability. The newer the building, the more sustainable it’s likely to be. rethinking. space developments offer reduced ongoing costs and with the Homestar 7 targeted rating, have a lesser impact than traditional builds on the environment. They provide a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle and a smaller carbon footprint for the environmentally-conscious.

Attractive interest rates and finance. Record low interest rates mean people can plan for the future and lock in a great home loan rate with their bank for the longer term. A small 10 per cent deposit on new build apartments is affordable and first-home buyers can also make use of the HomeStart grant.

Community. Living in space:2 lets people make friends with their neighbours. Residents can look out for each other and there’s a communal outdoor area for them to enjoy if they so wish. Being coowners of a new building brings people together and long term friendships develop very quickly.

Low-stress maintenance. Residents can lock up and leave and when they get home there’s no pressure to do any home maintenance. It’s a brand new building constructed to the highest standards so there’s little to take care of. The common indoor and outdoor areas are all looked after by the property maintenance team so you can spend your time doing the things you want to do!

Security. space:2 offers key card access which restricts entry to each resident’s own floor. We help buyers get to know their neighbours through hosted events and private Facebook groups so there’s a real sense of community, yet there’s also total privacy when they want it. There’s a convenient designated area for courier and grocery deliveries plus a personal locker ensuring any deliveries are kept safe.

Access to high quality transport. space:2 is close to efficient and affordable public transport creating a viable option for residents not to own a car. It’s also handy to numerous local business hubs, making for an easy daily commute. The northern busway takes passengers into Auckland CBD in only 20 minutes and electric vehicles are available for residents’ exclusive use. An electric scooter comes free with every apartment.

space:2

3 Burns Avenue, Takapuna Located in the fashionable beachside suburb of Takapuna, rethinking.space’s newest development space:2 has just been released to the market!

The Harbour Bridge is minutes away and the northern busway will get you into the city in just 20 minutes. With easy beach access, fabulous views, premium retail outlets, bars and restaurants that cater for every taste, and a thriving business district that hosts some of New Zealand’s biggest employers at nearby Smales Farm, Takapuna is the lifestyle choice for many Aucklanders.

ALL IMAGES ARE ARTIST’S IMPRESSIONS ONLY

space:2, located in the heart of Takapuna, offers superior construction with quality specifications and a Homestar 7 sustainability target. Taking apartment development to the next level, innovative offerings include shared electric cars, electric scooters for all owners and a modern, healthier place to live.

• 1 and 2 bedroom apartments from $530,000 to $1,520,000 • Stunning penthouses with expansive decks • Targeting a 7 Homestar rating • Impressive views from most levels • Fleet of electric vehicles for residents use

For further information contact: Christiana Ngawati 021 232 7477 | 0800 583 968 | christiana@legacy.co.nz

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FLORIENNE Celebrating a sparkly and shiny Silver medal at the prestigious World Flower and Garden Show at Huis ten Bosch in Japan for Franca from Florienne’s designs.

60A Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 486 6438 www.florienne.co.nz TANGO'S SHOES New season arriving daily!

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

POSH LABELS LTD Sass and Bide metallic maxi dress Swarovski crystal drop earrings Chunky gem evening bag Turn your closet into cash Exciting top quality labels 160 Kitchener Rd (down arcade) Milford, 489 9422

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#shimmer&shine #supportlocal

WALLACE COTTON Treat yourself to a little luxury with Wallace Cotton’s dreamy silk sleepwear collection. Made from 100% pure silk and available in two gorgeous colours; white and titanium.

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

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Shop the Shore

CITTÀ TAKAPUNA Città and Asili collaborated to create soapstone dishes and vessels. These are skilfully handcarved in Western Kenya and are a beautiful addition to your home. They are produced in a fairtrade environment which supports the artisans, their families and communities.

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

BEAR BROTHERS Bear Brothers have just opened Auckland's first boutique denim store in Devonport, featuring denim clothing and homewares designed and made in New Zealand. Unique designs built to last and look better the older they get.

61 Victoria Road, Devonport 022 541 3554 www.bearbrothersdenim.com

WILD & WOOLLY YARNS Cashmere and cotton jacket.

Easy to knit and perfect for the warmer weather.

Wild and Woolly Yarns … 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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SPERO SHOES This summer sees the arrival of clothing labels, Lemon Tree, Joseph Ribkoff & Minx/CReed, along with our Summer 19 shoe collection at Spero.

19 Mokoia Rd, Birkenhead 09 419 9781 speroshoes@gmail.com

LA MADU La Madu Takapuna store has reopened with new clothing and homeware for summer.

15 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna www.lamadu.co.nz

THE FAIRY LIGHT SHOP Summer is coming‌.these beautiful metallic lanterns are a perfect addition to any outdoor space.

Shop online or call in to our showroom 32D Barrys Point Road, Takapuna 09 486 1586 www.thefairylightshop.com

PAINTED BIRD Bringing sparkle back to your wardrobe with authentic European Vintage clothing and accessories.

Shop sustainably and shine - shop Painted Bird.

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

NEXT DOOR GALLERY Contemporary weavings in copper or aluminium for your wall by Anna Gedson that are perfect in or outdoors. Come and visit to see the full selection.

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

CRAVEHOME This summer, all that glistens is gorgeously gold! Our divine SALT by Hendrix range gives your skin that sunkissed glow, even when it might not be quite so bright outside! To see our full bath and body range, visit our flagship store in Birkenhead - and enjoy free parking in our rebuilt NEW public carpark, which is now open!!

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

TAKAPUNA PAPER PLUS Sea Edge: Sir Bob Harvey has dedicated recent years to researching the history of our Waitemata Harbour. This book is a collection of old and new stories, vignettes of the past and visions of the future. A must have coffee table book.

28 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna 09 666 8765 takapuna@paperplus.co.nz

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SHORE CITY: NEWS

Exciting Times for Specsavers Takapuna Takapuna Specsavers has been a part of the seaside beach paradise for more than 10 years. Channel magazine asks James Cornelius about himself, his team, the newly refurbished Shore City and what’s in store for customers.

What’s your background? I am the Retail and Dispensing Director at Specsavers Takapuna, which has been part of the community for more than 10 years. As a Dispensing Optician, I am passionate about ensuring that every customer receives a tailored solution to their optical needs. This means that they are prescribed with the best lenses and frame style to cater to not only their prescription but their face shape and lifestyle. We have many lens options and frame options so that we can help customers find the right solution for them.

What kinds of customers do you have in Takapuna? While our customer base includes the young through to the older, we find that Takapuna is a home of families and we see many families in store. Because of our central location, we also see many students, corporates and tradies. We have products and services to cater to everyone’s needs.

What do you love about working in Takapuna? Takapuna is a beautiful spot. It’s minutes away from the beach and I find it great to be able to mingle with locals on the Shore as I too live here.

When you go to the beach, or the local Countdown, you meet your customers and end up having a chat. The recent mall upgrade has really modernised and refreshed the look and feel of the place, which has really appealed to the local community and makes it a joy to go to work every day.

What changes have there been to Specsavers Takapuna? It’s exciting times for Specsavers Takapuna. We have just been through a refurbishment and the store is much brighter and inviting than ever before. Our waiting area is much more comfortable for customers and we have also invested in new display units for our glasses frames. The new design makes it easier for customers to see and try on the different shapes, colours and styles.

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Specsavers Takapuna team.

What should readers expect to see in the future at Specsavers?

We’re always looking at ways to launch new products and services to cater to our customers’ evolving needs and lifestyle. We like to launch new ranges of glasses that our customers love wearing proudly - our most recent launch was of our Viktor&Rolf designer range. You can also check out our Marc Jacobs, Hugo Boss, Kenzo, Diesel, Converse, Roxy, Tommy Hilfiger, and many more aspirational brands at Specsavers Takapuna.

We have a passionate team that provide a wonderful eyecare and eyewear service to the Takapuna community. I welcome locals to come in and visit myself (James), Mark, Audrey, Melanie, Rabia, Layton, Amy, Carlene, Isabella, Rachma, Solina and Yeji.

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PACK & SEND: TAKAPUNA

Pack & Send Takapuna – much more than Christmas deliveries We’re approaching the end of the year and we’re in the middle of our Christmas shopping frenzy. However we know many of you also have other things on your mind!

Jane and Jeremy Bain.

You may be finishing a work contract and moving your personal items back overseas, your office lease may have expired, and you’re worried about shifting delicate IT equipment…or you’re wanting to deck out your summer bach for extra guests. Keep Pack & Send Takapuna top of mind for all of your end of year logistics needs.

November and December are big months for transitioning.

You're may be wanting your gear shipped to a new city for workwhether it’s in New Zealand or London we can help! We specialise at expertly packaging and sending whiteware, beds, electronic items for small moves.

Whether you’re sending wine or gift baskets, boxed cherries or seasonal hampers Pack & Send Takapuna help you to nurture your business relationships.

Summer also beckons our adventurous sides. If you need a hand transporting kayaks, surfboards or even jet skis, Pack & Send Takapuna can lighten the load so you can stick to the fun stuff!

Sending corporate Christmas gifts? Whether you’re sending wine or gift baskets, boxed cherries or seasonal hampers, Pack & Send Takapuna help you to nurture your business relationships. Speaking of business, if you have a small Trade Me business or a mediumsized venture shipping several times a day, maybe it’s time for a free freight audit to review your year’s logistic spend?

Pack & Send Takapuna don’t just do Christmas sending - they can take care of all of your end of year needs, whether you’re finishing up work and moving back overseas, a student relocating or you’re moving offices before the New Year – they can handle it!

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

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

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HEALTH AND FITNESS WITH CLAIRE BELLINGHAM, LES MILLS TAKAPUNA

Take a stand against sitting Humans are built to be upright for most of the day, but modern lifestyles find us seated Claire Bellingham for longer periods than ever before. In the past we used to stand up for most things, whether it was for work, going to the shops, the bank or connecting with friends.

Today most things can be done from a seated position, and it’s considered a technological advancement. But it’s definitely not been an advancement for health.

Prolonged sitting causes issues in five areas. The first is that it compromises your structural stability. Sitting can weaken your glutes and cause your hip flexors to shorten. This can contribute to back pain, particularly if your sitting position isn’t optimal. Sitting puts stress on all your postural muscles. If you don’t have adequate muscle tone to support you, then your body can adapt to slumped stance as its new normal. This can create neck tension and contribute to headaches.

The second peril created by prolonged sitting is the risk of chronic health conditions. Sitting down compresses your organs and slows circulation. It’s associated with a greater incidence of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Standing up even briefly gets your circulation going and takes the pressure off your organs, muscles and joints. As your body decompresses, the circulation can return and vital functions can resume.

Prolonged sitting can also cause blood pooling in your legs.

This can lead to spider veins or more serious varicose veins. In rare cases, problems with veins can develop into blood clots or deep vein thrombosis. This risk is greater when on a plane due to the more cramped conditions and dryer cabin air. Most vein issues have a hereditary component so if a family member has had an issue then it’s particularly important to be vigilant about regular movement.

The forth health consequence of prolonged sitting is weight gain.

It’s obvious that if you’re at your desk you aren’t burning calories (you’re probably consuming them). But sitting is also slowing your metabolic rate and reducing the efficiency of your digestion. The best case scenario is that you’ll metabolise fat less efficiently. The worst case scenario is the risk of metabolic syndrome. This is a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes, promoting weight gain around your middle.

In addition to your physical health, prolonged sitting can affect your brain. Robust mental health is largely dependent on the appropriate release of happy hormones. Good circulation is required for these systems to operate effectively. When your brain isn’t receiving oxygen your cognitive capacity decreases. When you don’t have time to stand up for a few minutes that’s the exact time you need to stand up for a few minutes.

Regular exercise has an important role to play in mitigating some of the risks associated with prolonged sitting. But driving to the gym a couple of times a week doesn’t entirely solve the problem.

Inappropriate exercise can overload a structurally unstable body, making you vulnerable to injury and illness. You can still have a strong, healthy body if you have a sedentary job. But it requires movement a little and often, plus a targeted exercise regime that stretches areas of tightness and strengthens areas of weakness.

The human body is an amazing machine capable of extraordinary resilience. Investing the time in keeping it moving can help protect your functionality, vitality and good health.

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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KITCHENS BY DESIGN

Love at first sight Isn’t it so often the case that you don’t know what you’re looking for until you find it; whether it’s a pair of shoes, a new sofa or in this case, a brand new kitchen.

As soon as the owners of this kitchen walked into Kitchens By Design’s Takapuna showroom and clapped eyes on the traditional kitchen on display, they fell in love with its classical timeless design and asked for it to be replicated down to the last detail for their own home.

Designer Jane Fergusson says that her clients had been looking around for a new kitchen for a while, but hadn’t really felt any inspiration from what they’d seen. “When they came into our showroom, they were immediately drawn to what we call our modern-traditional kitchen, as something different that they hadn’t seen before.

The design is deceptively simple and features all the classic elements and detailing you’d expect with a traditional kitchen, but with cleaner lines and a modern twist. It also has all the functionality, and the latest products and materials that are associated with all our kitchens.”

So taken were they with the design that they chose all the same details to be included in their new kitchen – the traditional cabinetry profile, the subtle white hues, the tough quartzite benchtop, the raised timber-topped breakfast bar, and even the antiqued mirror above the cooktop.

“Obviously the size and the footprint of their kitchen was completely different to the one we have in our showroom, but I was able to adapt

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it to fit perfectly into their existing home,” says Jane. “The biggest change was adding the return on the back wall where the cooktop now sits. Other than that, the sink is in the same place, the fridge and tall pantry are still located on the opposite wall, and the breakfast bar is in the same place, albeit a completely different design.”

Functionally, more storage was added by making use of previously ‘dead’ space in the corners, specifying a more organised drawer and shelving system in the pantry, and also by adding overhead cabinetry above the cooktop.

The existing oven, cooktop and dishwasher were retained, but a larger fridge was installed. A final design touch was the addition of an all-in-one tap that has the normal hot and cold functions as well as filtered and boiling water.

“My clients are really enjoying their new workspace, how it all flows so easily, and especially the use of storage space to the max.

And they obviously love the look, as it is pretty much identical to the one they first saw in our showroom.”

Kitchen By Design have two Auckland-based showrooms: at 7 Melrose St, Newmarket (09) 379 3084 and 3 Byron Ave, Takapuna (09) 488 7201. For inspiration for your new kitchen, pop in and talk to one of their designers, or take a look at their website at www.kitchensbydesign.co.nz.

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Vernon Tava and his Hyundai Kona EV. He plans to tour the country from end to end over the coming year spreading the good word about The Sustainable New Zealand Party leading up to the 2020 general election.

A chat with…

Vernon Tava Founder, Sustainable NZ Party

The Sustainable New Zealand Party will be officially launched during November. The new political party is being founded by Vernon Tava, a former Rangitoto College student who grew up on the Shore. More recently he has lived in the central city and works as a business broker. He regularly appears as a commentator on politics and current affairs on various radio and television shows. Vernon holds a Master of Laws degree with first class honours in environmental law, and was awarded the 2010 Fowlds Memorial Prize for the most distinguished Masters student in Law at Auckland University. He's obviously clever. Since 2013 he has been elected to the Waitematā Local Board of Auckland Council, serving two terms and not standing for re-election in 2019. He is also a certified Resource Management Act independent commissioner. Channel Magazine's Aidan Bennett caught up with the former New Zealand Green Party member in late October just as he was getting prepared for the launch of the new Sustainable New Zealand Party in Wellington on 10th November.

AIDAN BENNETT: So Vernon, tell us why you have decided to launch a new political party?

VERNON TAVA: We all care about the environment, whether it's as trampers, mountain bikers, kayakers, hunters, fishers, people who like a bush view from their window; and for all of us, protection and preservation of nature is a core Kiwi value. We don’t want to accept extinction as a matter of course or a cost of progress. We know we can do better. But until now, if you wanted to vote for the environment, you had to also support a party that would only work with one side of politics and is pre-occupied with many issues other than the environment. This has blunted their effectiveness and excludes too many of us: Kiwis who genuinely care about our country and want to make it the best place in the world to live. The challenges we are facing - polluted waterways, biodiversity loss, extinctions, climate change - are urgent and they are too important to be dealt with by any party that will only work with the government half the time. Sustainable New Zealand is neither left nor right wing but is focused on sustainability. A true sustainability-based

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party is able to work with parties of the left or right to advance the environment. We can work with either of the major parties to get the best deal for the environment. Sustainable New Zealand’s approach is to work with business to innovate and to correctly price ‘externalities’. We will be led by the science when finding solutions and developing policy. We will work with - rather than against - our farmers. Sustainable New Zealand’s focus is on being pragmatic environmentalists. At the core of our thinking is the drive to conserve and protect our magnificent natural environment. We favour a regulatory light-touch where possible but with a willingness to act decisively on core issues.

AB: Tell us about the name. How did you decide on the Sustainable New Zealand Party?

VT: Although we strongly prioritise the environment, to be part of a government a political party needs to be able to have a view on any number of issues, some of which couldn't possibly be predicted in advance.This isn't a single issue party. Sustainability is a concept that is already in the law, embedded in business and academia, and has environmental, economic and social aspects. We don't place ourselves on a left-right spectrum; we consider issues from the perspective of whether they are more or less environmentally, economically and/or socially sustainable.

AB: Do you have any mentors or people you look up to in the political game?

VT: I enjoyed a great working relationship with Kennedy Graham when he was a Green MP and he has been a supporter of Sustainable New Zealand from the very start.

AB: It is obviously a big task, what have you had to do to get this far?

VT: It is not easy to start a new political party. First you need to have a clear vision and communicate it through the media to attract people who share that vision. You then need to gain at least 500 financial members to register with the Electoral Commission to be able to run candidates in list positions and for broadcasting funding.

SHORE PEOPLE: VERNON TAVA, FOUNDER, THE SUSTAINABLE NEW ZEALAND PARTY

This is just the start as you need to build a party structure that can contest an election in about a year's time and attract the significant funding that is required to do this properly. For all that, this feels like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and I constantly remind myself to enjoy the ride.

AB: You obviously got a bit disillusioned with the Greens?

VT: You could say that. I was a member for five years, holding various senior positions in the party, was a candidate in 2011 (in Northcote), and finally stood as a candidate in the 2015 male co-leadership election. In that race I was the only candidate who was not a sitting MP and my pitch was to ask the party whether it is a left wing party or a party for sustainability that is neither left nor right. I got my answer: they are very much a left-wing party and an anti-capitalist project, identifying economic growth as the cause of our environmental ills. I think this is a totally incorrect analysis and the way forward is harnessing the creativity and innovation of free-market competition. The Greens' status as a clearing house for the country's left-of-Labour activist movements distracts them from their environmental mission and alienates the majority of voters who want to see environmental improvements but don't agree that society and the economy must be up-ended and radically re-invented to do so.

AB: What are your ambitions for the new party in the 2020 elections?

VT: I believe this party can achieve more than 5% of the vote and earn seats in Parliament. We are able to work with either National or Labour so we can be a coalition partner to whichever of the two big parties is in a position to form the government. We will be bringing new ideas to the public square and could ultimately be in a position to be a part of every government.

AB: You grew up on the Shore, when are you going to return 'home' from the dark side?

VT: Soon, I hope! Having been elected to Council for the past two terms in the city, I have always wanted to get back to my roots and stand in an electorate north of the bridge. Of course, I will have to go where I'm needed for the party.

AB: Love the new Hyundai Kona Electric Vehicle you are driving.

I am an electric vehicle driver myself. I understand you are about to take a trip throughout the country in it. Tell us about the trip, and the car.

VT: The EV has been generously loaned by Hyundai New Zealand and is a fantastic vehicle. I'm very impressed by the range (about 450 km on a full charge), acceleration and handling. The running costs are virtually zero; so far I've done all the charging at free, fast-charge Vector stations. With New Zealand's high percentage of renewable energy this is a great, low-emissions way to get around the country. I plan to tour the country from end to end over the coming year and have already started visiting farms and conservation groups in the Waikato. I am particularly focused on visiting our farmers and horticulturalists to learn more about what they are doing to be more sustainable and how the government can help them.

AB: Complete the following... In 2023 I want to be...

VT: Part of a government that is helping our native plant and animal species to flourish; is working with farmers, towns and cities to clean up our beaches and waterways, perhaps as Minister for Water (one of our policies); and is transitioning our economy to being more sustainable and productive so that we can prosper as we clean up our act. www.sustainablenz.org.nz

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TAKAPUNA NORTH COMMUNITY NEWS: WITH SARAH THORNE

Active Ageing COMMUNITY EVENTS Expo in Takapuna MILFORD JUNIOR SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING WHAT:

Celebration of 20 years of Milford Junior Scottish Country Dancing.

WHEN: Thursday 28th November 2019 from 6.30 – 9.00pm.

WHERE: Milford Senior

Citizens Hall.

ABOUT: Scottish Dancing on the Shore is enjoyed by all ages for fun, fitness and friendship. If you’ve been involved with the Milford club over the past 20 years, or know anyone who has, do register to come along and meet old friends and celebrate together.

BOOKINGS: RSVP to gleniscameron@outlook.co.nz

or phone 09 410 2568 or 027 4102562.

SUMMER FUN PRE-SCHOOL PLAY WHAT:

Join us for Summer Fun Play with our toy loaded van at our amazing local parks and reserves. Preschool play is Mondays and Wednesdays and then on Fridays at Milford Reserve for Family Fun Fridays, aimed at Primary School aged children.

Summer Fun is a great way to meet other parents/caregivers while your little ones play, socialise and are active outdoors.

WHEN: Season starts Monday, 2nd December 2019 through till 27th March 2020.

WHERE: Various local parks and reserves. Please visit www.takapunatrust.org.nz or our Facebook page /summerfunplay for full programme details.

ABOUT: All Summer Fun programme activities are FREE and proudly brought to you by Takapuna North Community Trust with special thanks to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board for their continued support.

CONTACT: For further information email roanna@takapunatrust.org.nz, phone 09 486 2098 or visit our website.

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS FOR CHILDREN WHAT:

A Free Children’s Community Craft Afternoon

WHEN: Friday 29 November 3.30pm WHERE: Takapuna Methodist Church, 429 Lake Road, Takapuna DETAILS: Come along with your family for a Christmas inspired craft making afternoon (preschoolers to intermediate age). Afternoon tea provided.

All very welcome.

CONTACT: For more information contact children@takapuna.methodist.org.nz

Tell the Shore about your community events Email kim@channelmag.co.nz or nikki@channelmag.co.nz $100 +GST.

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We've got some amazing stalls booked into the free Active Ageing Expo in Takapuna on 8th November! You'll find everything from The Men’s Shed, ten pin bowling, and spinners and weavers; to outdoor activities, friendship clubs, Scrabble, Pilates and computer clubs.

Sarah Thorne There’s no charge to come to the expo and no need to book.

Grab a friend or come along on your own and meet the people who run the amazing social clubs across the North Shore. It's going to be a great day out! 8th November, 10am2pm, Senior Citizens Hall, 5 The Strand, Takapuna.

Our Summer Fun Programme starts 2nd December. Join us for free preschool play on Mondays and Wednesdays, and for Family Fun Fridays for primary-aged kids. All sessions take place at our wonderful local parks in Hauraki, Takapuna, Castor Bay, Sunnynook, Milford and Forrest Hill. For a full timetable, visit our website (www.takapunatrust.org.nz) or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/summerfunplay/ Takapuna North Community Trust would like to invite you to attend our quarterly Community Network Meeting on Tuesday 26th November at the Mary Thomas Building, 3 Gibbons Road, Takapuna (12-1.30pm in the Channel View Lounge). This meeting will be an opportunity to network, share contacts and tell our stories. It is for community groups, organisations and individuals interested in their community from the Hauraki Corner to Sunnynook area.

The meeting will take the form of a short presentation by Richard Howard on the history of the Mary Thomas Centre.

He will talk about the recently published booklet on the same topic 'Paddocks to Place' which was commissioned by ANCAD. Free copies of the booklet will be available at the meeting. The presentation will be followed by a round robin of brief introductions by attendees (including the areas they are interested in and any relevant projects they are currently working on.) A light lunch will be offered at 1pm, which will give attendees an opportunity to chat and network with each other.

Please RSVP to Sarah on the email below if you are able to make it.

A big welcome to our new Takapuna North Environmental Coordinator Fiona Martin, who will be working with local volunteers to implement the environmental plan for Takapuna North. Fiona brings a wealth of community and environmental experience to the role and we look forward to seeing the amazing things she will no doubt achieve in supporting environmental restoration projects in the area from Hauraki to Sunnynook. If you have any questions for her or would like to know more about how you can get involved in environmental restoration, her email is enviro@takapunatrust.org.nz and the North Shore Birdsong project Facebook page is Facebook/northshorebirdsongproject.

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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FEATURE INTERVIEW: DALLAS PENDERGRAST, GLENFIELD MALL

At Channel Magazine we love highlighting business success. When that business success has a big impact on the community, we love it even more. That’s exactly what’s happening at Glenfield Mall. Around four years ago the Mall marketing team approached us to get their message to the wider North Shore area. As a result, Channel Magazine Publisher Aidan Bennett was dispatched to interview Mall owner Dallas Pendergrast of Ladstone Group. They talked about the exciting plans that she and her husband Ross had for the Mall that was overdue for some TLC. Since that time we have observed wonderful things happening at Glenfield Mall, so it was time for Aidan to catch up once again with Dallas Pendergrast and inform our readers about the wonderful rejuvenation of this important local community facility.

Glenfield Mall

– full and pumping! By Aidan Bennett Dallas and Ross Pendergrast have a strong history of rejuvenating shopping centres. So it is no surprise that they are achieving wonderful things with Glenfield Mall. Prior to purchasing Glenfield they had done great things with Pakuranga Plaza, the Rialto Centre in Newmarket and another dozen or so buildings in the Auckland CBD. The Pendergrasts purchased the Mall in late 2015, and it was in early 2016 that I went along to chat with Dallas about the plans they had for the Mall. Their new Glenfield Mall branding had just replaced the existing tired branding and they had some ambitious plans for the Mall. Dallas explained that they saw huge potential for the Mall due to the anticipated growth in the area. She also loved that they had some solid retail brands like Countdown, The Warehouse and Farmers – she called them the ‘big three’. Dallas made it clear that she and Ross were committed to spending a good amount of money on the rejuvenation.

Fast-forward four years since they purchased the Mall and what they have achieved is sensational. The Mall has been transformed and foot-traffic has been increasing year-on-year. This has been during a period when retailing has never been tougher. The Mall is totally subscribed in terms of space to let to retailers, and expansion is being talked about as they have added interest from international brands.

Fit-outs are currently under way on four new stores that will open over the next few months, and there is a waiting list.

Countdown once had two supermarkets at Glenfield Mall. They now have just one, a new concept store and they are apparently trading ahead of what they were doing with two. It is one of their top

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Mall owner Dallas Pendergrast, who is driving the success at Glenfield Mall.

performing Countdowns in the country. Briscoes took over the space where the second supermarket was and they have fitted in well; there is a new Cotton On Megastore that is trading well ahead of budget; Bed Bath & Beyond have tripled in size; SpecSavers have doubled in size; the foodcourt has also had enhancements, with Pizza Hut and Zambrero added; and Viki Vietnamese is a popular new restaurant that has been recently added to the Mall near the Glenfield Road entrance.

Dallas Pendergrast says as well as improving the look of the Mall and getting the correct mix of tenants, they have put a great deal of effort into marketing and promotions.

“We cater for a young demographic here,” says Dallas. “They are looking for things to do so we are constantly providing options for them.

We have a great play area for the children and believe we have the best school holiday programme in New Zealand. We are constantly looking outside the square. And every weekend there is something on in terms of entertainment to appeal to our customers.

“An example of the effort we go to is the upcoming investment we are making in our new Christmas decorations. Our visitors will love our ‘magical’ theme; it will be a real talking point. We are also going to have something very special for Halloween this year. It is becoming popular but safety of the kids is an issue. We are going to have Halloween at the Mall here where the youngsters can trick or treat our Mall tenants who will be really engaged. So parents can be confident their youngsters are in a safe environment.

“We are focused on collaborating with our tenants with our promotional activities, all aimed at bringing in the foot traffic that they need to do well. Our job is to bring people to the Mall, then it is up to the

Countdown at Glenfield Mall is one of their top performing supermarkets.

Examples of the effort we go to is the upcoming investment we are making in our new Christmas decorations. Our visitors will love our ‘magical’ theme… retailer to ensure they satisfy those people.”

Recent promotions have seen a visit by Rachel Hunter to launch her book Tour of Beauty. There has been a Talent Quest for kids; Zambrero have had their free ‘Taco Creations’ event, when children get to make their very own tacos; Pizza Hut have their free ‘Make your own Pizza’ event where children get to top their very own pizza. Zoo Ventures is a free School Holiday Activity where children get a 30-minute interactive educational session with an exotic pet.

Awesome Weekend FUN means there’s something on every weekend: Face Painting, Paw Patrol, Hungerball Soccer Games along with their very own Bouncy Castle!

Glenfield Mall kids club is called Mallstars, packed full of fun for the mini Mall visitor. Under five year-olds can enjoy the Stay n Play programme. Every Wednesday between 10am and 12 noon there are organised FREE activities for under five year olds in Centrecourt. No bookings are necessary, youngsters can just come down, join in and meet other local families. “This is in association with local childcare providers,” Dallas says.

“We love teaming up with local organisations to utilise the Mall

The new Cotton On Megastore at Glenfield Mall is trading well ahead of budget.

All areas of the Glenfield Mall have had a makeover and foot traffic has increased year on year.

and provide informative and interesting activity for our visitors. We obviously have a great venue with strong foot-traffic so this can be a win-win.”

Look out for two new food offerings being added to Glenfield Mall over the next two months. Buns & Rolls is a new Asian fusion concept which will opening within the foodcourt. Shingle Inn is another exciting new addition. They are one of Australia’s oldest café chains, with around 50 cafes, and have chosen Glenfield Mall for their first store opening within New Zealand.

As a result of the commitment Dallas and Ross Pendergrast have made to Glenfield Mall it has really become ‘the hub’ of the community in Glenfield. Dallas is keen to see the Mall play a part as the official town centre. It is something she has been talking to Auckland Council about.

Channel Magazine congratulates the Pendergrasts on what they have achieved with Glenfield Mall. Vibrant commercial centres are important for the community. www.glenfieldmall.co.nz

History of Glenfield Mall

The Mall opened in 1971 with a leasable area of just over 12,000 square metres. This was extended to almost 18,000 square metres in 1986. A food hall and fresh food stores were added in 1991. The Mall was bought by Westfield Group in May 1996 and named Westfield Glenfield. A major $100 million renovation was undertaken by Westfield in 2000, enlarging the Mall to almost 30,000 square metres, growing from two levels to five. In a 2008 rating of New Zealand shopping centres by a retail expert group, Westfield Glenfield received just two out of four stars, the lowest rating in the country. The reviewers considered that the centre was facing strong competition. In November 2015 the Mall was purchased by Ladstone, owned by Dallas and Ross Pendergrast, and rebranded as Glenfield Mall.

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MY DOG & ME: PETER HOLDER AND BELLE THE FRENCH BULLDOG

Peter Holder, Mornay Eggberry and Belle, their French Bulldog.

Peter, Mornay and Belle 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 he talks with Peter Holder and his partner Mornay, about Belle, their much-loved French Bulldog.

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

PETER HOLDER: Seven months.

AB: What made you decide to get a French Bulldog?

PH: We had fallen in love with their personalities, unique character and devotion to their pawrents.

AB: Is she your first dog?

PH: She is not our first dog, but the first in many years.

AB: Do you have any other pets?

PH: Yes, a British Blue cat named Lady Penelope Rose, Belle’s bestie.

AB: What do you love about Belle?

PH: Her quirky personality, unconditional devotion, her sulky attitude when she does not get things her way... the list goes on.

AB: Does she have any bad habits?

PH: Number one must be the uncensored public flatulence which apparently scares her as she would jump away hastily as though a bee has just stung her bum...

AB: What are her favourite things to do?

PH: Sleeping in until at least 8am; excursions with her dads; brunching; forest walks and play dates.

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

PH: Approximately four months - Belle loves DogHQ and her daycare pawrents, she has a dedicated group of playmates and always comes home knackered and very content.

AB: Does she love the beach and swimming?

PH: She loves the beach, but has not been for a swim... yet.

Summer is upon us however and she does love water.

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

PH: Do your homework and be 100 percent sure that you are aware of the needs and requirements of your chosen breed - Only adopt from reputable/ethical breeders or agencies - they are all very different and once you make the decision to bring a dog into your family, treat them as such. A dog is not a handbag or pair of shoes that you can throw out when the fashion changes/novelty wears off - socialisation of any dog is extremely important for the dog and its pawrent/s and that is where a facility like DogHQ performs a very important part of that socialisation. www.doghq.co.nz

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I LOVE MY SPORT: JOHN SCOTT

Head Coach leads his team to long awaited victory John Scott of JBS Electrical is also Head Coach of East Coast Rugby Club's Premier 1 team who won the North Harbour Premier Championship this year, the first time since 1991. John talked to Channel's Nikki Davidson about what it takes to coach a team to achieve a longawaited victory like this.

The victorious Premier 1 team.

he is very technical and can be very creative in his coaching. I have also loved watching Scott (Razor) Robertson’s success from afar using his own personality and style; it’s refreshing.

ND: How do you keep fit?

JS: I play a little bit of Touch Rugby over summer, but I haven’t called myself fit for at least five years.

Nikki Davidson: John, please tell us a little about ND: Tell us about some of the benefits for yourself: someone looking to start coaching?

John Scott: I’ve been married to Victoria for 12 years JS: If you’re still wanting to be involved in a team sport John Scott. and we have two children Elle (11) and Cruz (9) who and you’re open minded, want to learn, develop yourself, both play Junior Rugby at Bays. According to my wife I and contribute to the team environment in a positive way, it can have more pairs of shoes than her which may or may not be true. be very rewarding.

I have lived on the Shore my whole life, apart from three months travelling - I’m not sure I could live anywhere else. When I am not ND: Can you describe the feeling you get when your team involved in rugby, I enjoy golf and fishing. I’m no good at either but I achieves a big goal? just enjoy being outdoors enjoying some good company.

JS: A feeling of relief, satisfaction. Actually it’s a huge mix of emotions.

For me this year, and with Bays having not won the Premier Grade for ND: What drew you to coaching rugby initially?

28 years, the pressure you can put on yourself can be overwhelming.

JS: I had been Club Captain for a little while and managed a few I just had to be thoughtful that I wasn’t passing on that pressure as rugby teams and felt that from those positions I had little control over stress to the rest of the group. But what that internal pressure did was how the team culture develops. I saw that with a team environment to make sure we were well organised and ready for anything so we the coach has to set an example, and that you cannot expect a could actually go out and enjoy the event. player to fully commit themselves if you’re not. It was good to do kind of an apprenticeship first from a non-coaching perspective.

ND: Who would your ideal player to coach be?

JS: A player who communicates well, is their own biggest critic, likes ND: How long have you been involved in it? feedback and enjoys working hard in a team environment.

JS: I have been coaching for five years, first with the Bays Under 21s and two seasons with the Premier 1 team.

ND: What other sport would you like to be involved with?

JS: I am not sure. I love cricket. I love the statistical nature of it, but I ND: Do you have a role model? don’t think I would get involved in it though. Maybe surfing so I could JS: That’s the first time I have been asked that question. No one spend all day at the beach! person in particular but probably most of the coaches I had as a player or have coached with. If I was to name a few from rugby there ND: In five years’ time I hope to… is Bill Wigglesworth who influenced me a lot while I was playing rugby JS: Look back and be able to say that I was part of a coaching group and also in his role as Coach Development at North Harbour. Also who helped start Bays’ dominance/renaissance in North Harbour Club Jared Letham who I have coached with for the past five seasons as Rugby.

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TRAVEL: WITH HELLOWORLD TRAVEL BROWNS BAY

Magnificent Europe River Cruise The road less travelled is a river and it’s one that you’ll want to take again and again. No traffic jams, no fending off crowds, no multiple hotel rooms, Mary Buckley Owner/Director no hassles. Your cares will melt away as you drift along on your luxury all-inclusive cruise to each new destination. Simply unpack, relax and APT will take care of everything else.

Every day is a new destination waiting to be discovered. Join exclusive cultural, culinary and historical experiences designed especially for you, go off and explore on your own, or take it easy and relax on board.

APT’s award-winning river cruise fleet offers unforgettable cruises in unprecedented luxury. Spend the day discovering Europe’s greatest wonders, then return to the tranquility of ‘home away from home’.

Magnificent Europe: On the Magnificent Europe Cruise, enjoy a luxurious and carefree discovery of Europe with 14 nights aboard an all-inclusive Concerto river ship. Highlighting the exquisite local produce, there’s always something new to savour in amazing onboard dining venues. No matter which suite you choose, each offers a balance of luxury and

intimacy. Plus, you’ll always enjoy river views.

This is APT’s most popular river cruise itinerary. Start with a night docked in Amsterdam before heading along the Rhine, stopping at quaint German towns along the way. Enter Austria where you’ll delve into the classical music capital of Vienna, then culminate in Budapest where the city’s monuments dotting the Danube sparkle around you.

Signature Experiences: • Journey aboard the Grand Empress Steam Train: Follow in the footsteps of Elisabeth of Bavaria, embark on an imperial train journey then tour Godollo Palace (May to September).

• Namedy Castle Reception: Princess Heide von Hohenzollern opens the doors of her castle just for you. Enjoy a cocktail reception and piano recital in the ballroom.

• Vienna’s Musical Legacy: Attend a cocktail party and private classical concert featuring members of the Mozart Boys’ Choir at the City Palace in Vienna. helloworld Travel Browns Bay, 26 Clyde Road, Browns Bay 09 478 4416 www.helloworld.co.nz/browns bay

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Earlybird Special Offers:

Book by 30th November 2019 to be eligible for the Fly Free* + Free Cabin Upgrade* offers. *Contact the team at helloworld Travel Browns Bay for full details and conditions for the APT Earlybird specials.

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SUNSETTER FESTIVAL: SATURDAY, 15TH FEBRUARY

Sunsetter Festival set to hit Smales Farm in February After two successful years of the Takapuna Food, Wine and Music Festival, the event has been rebranded to the Sunsetter Food, Wine & Music Festival for 2020 and will offer even more to the thousands of people who throng to Smales Farm for a day of fun.

Due to take place on Saturday 15th February next year, Sunsetter Food, Wine & Music Festival will have its own unique identity, style and vibe, with promoters aiming to create a festival of international flavour that this country has never seen before.

Highlife Entertainment director Adam Bennett says people travelled from across the country and even internationally to attend the event earlier this year, and the turnout next February promises to be even more impressive.

“Event goers will get to experience an even better occasion this summer as the Festival enhances its beverage offerings, brings an incredible line up of both international and local acts, tweaks its design and pushes the finishing time out to 9pm,” Adam says.

“The festival is still in its infancy, but is fast gaining popularity as a ‘must do’ annual occasion on the summer calendar for many. The festival forms a unique combination of offerings that you won’t find at any other festival.”

The 2020 festival delivers a power-packed line-up of international acts including Grammy-nominated Swedish DJ/producer Stone Bridge of Hedkandi fame, Dutch hyptonic funk-pop group My Baby and Australian electronic mash up stars Bermuda Social. The line-up also sees the return of New Zealand’s top nostalgic music experience the Automatic 80’s, Lou’ana, Prins, General Lee, Tim Phin, DJ Reminise, Karn Hall, Grant Marshall, Murry Sweetpants, Saxman and more.

From Waiheke Island to Queenstown – and everything inbetween – the festival boasts many of the top wineries and breweries in New Zealand, along with a superb selection of food vendors. Adam says Smales Farm has proven to be the ideal

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location for the festival, complete with expansive green spaces, purpose-built amenities, close to public transport and with a unique urban surround.

Smales Farm chief executive Paul Gunn says he is excited to work with Highlife to take the festival to the next level, “and keep growing the quality of food, wine and music experience we can share with the local and wider Auckland community. The vibe this year was incredible, and we can't wait to build on that in 2020.”

Tickets are now on sale from www.sunsetterfestival.co.nz, with special group passes available at $34 per person, general admission tickets at $44 each, $100 plus booking fee for A Reserve and $130 plus booking fee for VIP. All tickets include a souvenir festival cup.

QUICK FACTS: Sunsetter Food, Wine & Music Festival • Saturday 15th February, 2020 • Smales Farm, Takapuna • 12pm to 9pm • R20 age restriction • Wine partners – Cloudy Bay, Man O War, Obsidian, Peregrine, SOHO, Wither Hills, Leftfield • Champagne partners – Veuve Clicquot and Moet & Chandon • Craft Beer partners – Garage Project, Epic, Deep Creek, Hallertau, Tuatara, Sawmill • Alternative partners – Aperol Spritz, Good George Cider, No Ugly, Red Bull, Waiheke Water • Food partners - Aloisio Brazilian BBQ, A Sweet Life, Bacon Brothers, Double Dutch Fries, Hapunan Ha Poke, Lalele Organic Gelato, Napoli Central, Oyster Shack, Sweet As Bowl, Sweet As Crepes, The Grange, Urban Escargot, Vintage Market Deli.

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TEXTILES & FABRICS: REDGRAVES HOME FABRICS

Same old, Same old

Redgrave Home Fabrics Gerald Sheehy shares his passion for life, textiles and creativity Ageing, six foot four, (was six foot five, but have now got the shrinks), more than 110kg… and there I am standing on the back of the boat in Dusky Sounds, tears running down my face, overcome with the majesty and beauty that surrounds me. I have absolutely no problem with showing such emotion until I have to turn around and face the five close but unforgiving mates that I am on this great adventure with.

For probably 35 years we have enjoyed these annual excursions.

Though the universe has conspired to keep me from participating for quite a number of them in recent years, they are always huge fun and certainly no place for over inflated egos or a thin skin.

I have heard such weekends accurately described as ‘more levelling than a D9 bulldozer’. Problems of the world, personal conundrums and our health worries are all dealt heavy blows over the four days we are together. There are no prisoners taken, no subject too sensitive to explore.

Maybe, just maybe, we are all a little mellower now as we find ourselves discussing old people stuff over still too many drinks without recognising that the conversations now cover subjects like retirement income, retirement villages and our health, instead of all the sport we used to talk about, women and more women.

We always leave just in time for our livers to still have a chance of recovering, and promise each other we will be doing this until the end.

the love I have for and receive from all those who surround me. More willing to shed a tear, to hug and to talk about it. Same old, same old, only different.

I find this wonderful change in all aspects of life. At home, with friends, and more and more in our business. The older I get, the more passionate I become about the textile industry and the creativity Artist: Jessica Killen it offers.

Here at Redgraves Home Fabrics we are constantly excited about Educated: Manchester School of Art (hons) creating new products and designs for our customers, seeking out new Lives: Cheshire UK fabrics, designers and techniques of manufacture, then bringing them This tradition started all those years ago, just as the young mums' to the market in a matter months, not years, as tradition has the old coffee group was waning because they began returning to work as Works: Clarke and Clarke studios - Morley Green nearofWilmslow model of our industry moving. Finding new products in old countries the kids got older. The men decided it was time to meet up for a beer like the Ukraine and Russia, is an absolute buzz. It is just so much fun. on the first Friday of every month. From there grew the traditions of believe that textiles are of away art; usingAs fabrics instead of paper, stitch instead well as offering a completely different fabric range with 100s an annual“Iweekend for the mums and dads, anda anform adventure pencil and instead of paint.

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We canoed thedyes Whanganui river, kayaked Abel Tasman things better. Today,of when you haveand one oflife.” our designers call, and tramped national parks – all on a shoestring the kids unpredictable shapesbudget. and As structures, in a even celebration nature we not only want to find the perfect fabric, but the perfect lining and got older and drifted off to various parts of the world, the parents carried on. Though now with a larger, more self-indulgent budget, that accessories and the perfect manufacturing options. That way we know recognised comfort was an essential part of the day's end. Cask wine that we will truly customise your window treatments.

Make an appointment for your Redgraves Home Fabrics designer to became the special bottle and the DOC hut became the BnB. Same call and explore with them ‘The Art of Textiles’. old, same old, just better.

Same old, same old, only very, very different and much much better.

I am not at all sure what initiated that sudden out-pouring of - Gerald emotion on the back of the boat. Was it a recognition of our mortality?

That one day, probably not too many years away, this strong circle will be broken when one of us shuffles off? I don’t know. They talk about Redgraves Home Fabrics, 35c Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay 09 the intense emotions of youth. Well, I find I am probably even more 476 9102 showroom@redgraves.co.nz emotional now than I was then. More willing to express and enjoy www.redgraveshomefabrics.co.nz

The older I get, the more passionate I become about the textile industry and the creativity it offers.

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Celebrating textile artists and their art Design: Prince of Persia Collection | By: Paige Cartledge

“Once we have found your perfect fabric we will work with you on all the little details that give a unique finish to your décor.

Yes, our price will be competitive, if it wasn’t we would not have been in business for over 60 years“

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VILLAGE PEOPLE - MAIRANGI BAY

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The Polish Studio adds a touch of luxury in Mairangi Bay Agents occasionally outsell me.

They never outwork me.

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Nicole Harvey is co-owner of small but perfectly formed The Polish Studio. She shares how they love to help you feel more polished and elegant.

When and why you did you start this business?

We opened our doors in 2018 after seeing there was a demand for a high-quality nail studio on the North Shore. One that delivered results and gave memorable experiences. It's our mission to help you feel your best everyday with moments of luxury.

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

The Polish Studio offers a wide range of services from the most natural-looking nails through to stepping your nail game up a notch with The Polish Studio’s nail enhancements and extensions to create the most elegant and feminine look. It's our job to make sure you feel well polished at all times. Our team are the very best qualified nail artists who will give you, our clients, results that are second to none.

What gives you the greatest buzz?

Pushing ourselves to create the most amazing nail art.

PEOPLE Two free feature nails Book a Gel Manicure at the special price of $50 and in addition you will receive 2 x feature nails absolutely FREE. Conditions apply.

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Because when you feel good... so do we!

Experiencing our clients' nail transformations, and the excitement and confidence they have within themselves as they leave our doors looking fresh, feeling fierce and back in time for their daily hustle.

What is your number one tip for anyone starting a business?

We feel that the difference between people that succeed in business and those that struggle is ‘doing it’. If you are passionate and committed to your purpose, don’t just dream about it: take action and start. Surround yourself with honest, educated people that will give you advice. Never stop learning!

What do you love about Mairangi Bay Village?

Exactly that! It’s a village community. People come to Mairangi Bay from far and wide for that community feel. Mairangi Bay has been our home for more than 30 years. Some of the people have changed but the heart of the village has remained.

Tell us what’s happening in the clinic during November.

November really starts to heat up for The Polish Studio. This month we are running a ‘refer a friend’ promotion. Tell your friend how much you love The Polish Studio and when your friend books an appointment and mentions your name, both you and your friend will receive $10 off your next service. PLUS, go in the draw to win a free Gel Manicure.

Please sum up your business in one sentence.

"A girl should be two things: Who and what she wants."

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Pirate Day celebrating Milford’s Heritage Saturday November 9th

Join us in Milford for our biggest and best Pirate Day celebrating Milford’s Heritage - This year we are combining our famous Pirate Market Day with stories of Milford’s past – a tribute to where we got the idea of having the original Pirate Day. Milford was famous in the late 1920s to early 1950s for the Pirate Ship dance hall down on the reserve at Milford Beach. We never had ‘Pirates’ as such – just a lot of folk from all over Auckland enjoying a night socialising at the iconic Pirate Ship.

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We are giving away a prize on the day to the person judged BEST DRESSED in clothing of the period of the Pirate Ship Dance Hall 1926 to 1950s.

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PIRATE’S GALORE - So this year we have a great line up for you on Saturday 9th November 10am to 4pm. For those who love Pirates we will have...

• ‘Pirate Central’ on the Village Square, where you will find...

• Matty the Pirate • Our Pirate Ship bouncy castle • Pirate Treasure hunt – starting point for our first ever pirate treasure hunt – get a map and hunt for the treasure.

• Facebook Pirate photo competition – get your entries in via our Facebook page milfordshops. Prizes to be won!

• Face Painters • Take Pirate pictures at our ‘Pirate cut-outs’.

CELEBRATING OUR HERITAGE - Our addition of Milford’s Heritage opens up lots of Vintage items on the day…

• Dress in period costume and enter our Vintage Fashion Show.

• Someone will be named Milford Vintage Clothing Winner 2019 and take away an excellent prize (see separately).

• Show starts at 3.00pm on the show runway in the Milford Centre.

• Glamour on the Green – Milford Centre green wall area from Milford Road entrance with models and local vintage clothing and accessories while the judges decide on the winners. Clothing from Painted Bird with local shops adding accessories.

• Join the dance craze at the Pirate Ship Dance Hall, located in the old Morgans restaurant area in the Milford Centre.

• Watch live demos of dances of the period by David Scott and his dance school called Gin Mill Swing. They specialise in swing, lindy hop and balboa.

• Join in and dance your life away.

• Check our Facebook page for times.

• Vintage food – cafés & restaurants will have food from the era for sale.

• Buskers – music from our Heritage.

• Milford Heritage Exhibition – old photos in a store in the Milford Centre, manned by Milford Rotary and the Milford Residents Association taking donations for the Milford Estuary Boardwalk project - $100 or multiples of it, get names on planks on the boardwalk.

• Take Vintage pictures – at our Vintage picture cut-outs For regular updates on this event, check out milfordshops Facebook page.

2 nights at the recently refurbished Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel Supplied by World Travellers, Milford.

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Use of a brand new Citroën SUV for that trip to Okoroire and back supplied by Citroën North Shore.

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Murray See you in Milford

Manager – Milford Business Association manager@milfordshops.co.nz | 021 950 463 www.milfordshops.co.nz facebook milfordshops Instagram milfordnz youtube MilfordshopsTV

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TRAVEL: WITH HELLOWORLD TRAVEL MILFORD

Hello Cruising Revolution It’s not just where you’re going, it’s what you do while you go. Royal Caribbean has loads of acclaimed features that can only be found onboard their ships. Each day you’ll discover never-seen-before innovations, extraordinary entertainment and delicious dining...things that make the difference between a good Mary Buckley holiday and an incredible one.

Owner/Director Four of Royal Caribbean’s incredible ships will be based in the South Pacific this coming season: Ovation of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas and Radiance of the Seas. Explore Australia’s coastline, New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Fiji, or venture further to Tahiti and Hawaii. Or why not stay closer to home with an itinerary visiting the shores of New Zealand?

Voyager of the Seas Adventures in the South Pacific will take on a whole new meaning with the highly anticipated arrival of a bolder-than-ever Voyager of the Seas this summer. Based in Sydney for the season, Royal Caribbean’s Voyager will tout a thrilling combination of experiences that make for an unforgettable family holiday on this side of the world.

“Royal Caribbean is an innovator in holidays, and the newly amplified Voyager of the Seas is no exception,” Royal Caribbean International Australia and New Zealand managing director Susan Bonner says. “It’s where holidaymakers can step onboard for a ‘holiday of a lifetime’ with its new bold adventures and exhilarating features. From pulse-raising adventures down high-speed waterslides on The Perfect Storm or going head-to-head at Battle for Planet Z laser tag, to unwinding and indulging in the brand-new Vitality Spa, Voyager of the Seas offers unforgettable experiences for the whole family to enjoy.”

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The Perfect Storm waterslide.

Voyager will be the fourth ship re-imagined as part of the Royal Amplified fleet modernisation effort built on research and guest feedback.

The cruise line’s investment Battle for Planet Z las er tag. of more than $1 billion spans 10 ships in four years and touches every facet of the guest experience. Introducing a robust variety of bold adventures meant to appeal to every generation, the programme is a representation of Royal Caribbean’s passion for innovation, relentless attention to detail and commitment to delivering unforgettable holidays.

Book your Royal Caribbean cruise experience with the awardwinning cruise professionals at helloworld Travel Milford. helloworld Travel Milford, corner Kitchener Road & Milford Road www.helloworld.co.nz/milford

BOOK REVIEWS: WITH THE BOOKLOVER, MILFORD

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My Penguin Year: Living with the Emperors – a Journey of Discovery Lindsay McCrae $38

A Game of Birds and Wolves: The Secret Game that Won the War Simon Parkin $38

This is the story of the game of battleships that won the Second World War. In the first week of 1942 a group of unlikely heroes - a retired naval captain and a clutch of brilliant young women, the youngest only seventeen-years-old - gather to form a secret strategy unit.

On the top floor of a bomb-bruised HQ in Liverpool, the Western Approaches Tactical Unit spends days and nights designing and playing wargames in an effort to crack the U-boat tactics. A GAME OF BIRDS AND WOLVES takes us from the sweltering fug of a U-boat as the German aces coordinate their wolfpack, to the tense atmosphere of the operation room as the British team plot battles at sea on the map. The story of Operation Raspberry and its unsung heroines has never been told before. Investigative journalist Simon Parkin brings these hidden figures into the light and shows the ingenuity, perseverance and love needed to defeat the Nazis in this gripping tale of war at sea.

Mutual Admiration Society:

How Dorothy L. Sayers and Her Oxford Circle Remade the World For Women Mo Moulton $38 A group biography of renowned crime novelist Dorothy L. Sayers and the Oxford women who stood at the vanguard of equal rights. In 1912, Dorothy L. Sayers and five friends founded a writing group at Somerville College, Oxford; they dubbed themselves the ‘Mutual Admiration Society.’ Brilliant, bold, serious, and funny, these women were also sheltered and chaperoned, barred from receiving degrees despite taking classes and passing exams. But things for women were changing - they gained the right to vote and more access to the job market. And in October 1920, members of the Mutual Admiration Society returned to Oxford to receive full degrees, among the first women to be awarded such honours. Historian Mo Moulton brings these six indomitable women to vivid life and reveals how, together, they fought their way into a new world for women.

Emperor penguins have the most extraordinary lifecycle. They march up to 100 miles over solid ice to reach their breeding grounds. They choose to breed in the depths of the worst winter on the planet; and in an unusual role reversal, the males incubate the eggs, fasting for over 100 days to ensure they introduce their chicks safely into their new frozen world. MY PENGUIN YEAR recounts author Lindsay McCrae’s adventure to the end of the Earth, spending a year living alongside the most resilient creatures in nature. He experienced every aspect of a breeding emperor’s life, facing the inevitable sacrifices that came with living his childhood dream, and facing down the personal obstacles that, being over 15,000km away from the comforts of home, almost proved too much.

Damascus

Christos Tsiolkas $37 Damascus is a work of soaring ambition and achievement, of immense power and epic scope, taking as its subject nothing less than events surrounding the birth and establishment of the Christian church. Based around the gospels and letters of St Paul, and focusing on characters one and two generations on from the death of Christ, as well as Paul (Saul) himself, Damascus explores the themes that have always obsessed Tsiolkas as a writer: class, religion, masculinity, patriarchy, colonisation, exile; the ways in which nations, societies, communities, families and individuals are united and divided.

The Bee and the Orange Tree Melissa Ashley $40

It’s 1699, and the salons of Paris are bursting with the creative energy of fierce, independent-minded women. But outside those doors, the patriarchal forces of Louis XIV and the Catholic Church are moving to curb their freedoms. In this battle for equality, Baroness Marie Catherine D’Aulnoy invents a powerful weapon: ‘fairy tales’. When Marie Catherine’s daughter, Angelina, arrives in Paris for the first time, she is swept up in the glamour and sensuality of the city, where a woman may live outside the confines of the church or marriage. But this is a fragile freedom, as she discovers when Marie Catherine’s close friend Nicola Tiquet is arrested. In the race to rescue Nicola, illusions will be shattered and dark secrets revealed as all three women learn how far they will go to preserve their liberty in a society determined to control them.

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CREATING FUTURE LEADERS IN PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

New Zealand’s public health workforce is rapidly changing in response to local and global trends, including new technologies, widening inequities and the health impacts of climate change.

Not to be mistaken with the medical frontline, the public health workforce is all of those people who deliver programmes aimed at preventing disease and promoting wellbeing in communities.

New jobs are emerging in digital and planetary health, including the creation of apps and games for health and wellbeing, and programmes focused on sustainability. These jobs are not restricted to government ministries and district health boards – they cover a wide range of corporate and social enterprises, as well as non-profit organisations.

Changes to the public health workforce are broadly described as a shift from fixed-career, lifelong, white-collar work involving routine processing to ‘portfolio’ careers that incorporate complex and creative problem-solving, collaboration and online projects, in addition to contract work and self-employment.

Fewer fixed roles and the need to keep up with technological change fuel the need for people to upskill continuously. This calls for higher education to transform from a ‘factory model’ to ‘personalised learning’, to help build an agile workforce.

In response to these changes, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) has launched a new major in Public and Environmental Health as part of the Bachelor of Health Science. By incorporating the study of policy, systems, management and enterprise, media and communications, and big data it combines high-level thinking with the hands-on skills required to deliver effective public health initiatives.

Looking forward, the programme will pilot microcredits – certificates that are shorter and more targeted, providing greater choice and flexibility. Topics include leadership, data analysis, complex problem-solving using game design, and documentary making. New forms of delivering the degree will enable a range of students with different learning styles to succeed.

“We see our students as agile future leaders, entrepreneurs and prosumers in public health. And, there are significant opportunities in this space for Māori and Pacific leadership,” says Cath Conn, Associate Head of School, Public Health and Psychosocial Studies.

Pro Vice-Chancellor’s Perspective In New Zealand, publicly funded and subsidised health services are referred to as the public health system. These services predominantly involve the treatment and management of chronic conditions, and rehabilitation – and the focus is on individuals.

However, public health is a distinct field within the health sector.

In public health, ‘the patient’ is the community. The object is to promote health and protect the entire population from injury, illness and disease. It is concerned with reducing health inequities that follow and deepen ethnic, economic and social disparities.

While most health expenditure is on clinical services, this has a relatively modest impact on overall population health. Over the past century, the unprecedented increase in life expectancy has mainly come from public health measures and social and environmental changes. It has been said that plumbers have done more for health than doctors. This might be debated, but clean water and sanitation have contributed massively to the health of nations. Immunisation has also played a major part. Globally it prevents millions of deaths and could prevent millions more.

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Pro Vice-Chancellor AUT North Campus

A wide variety of professionals and scientists work in public health. Their vital contributions usually go unnoticed, until something goes wrong. Public health is mostly about prevention and remains anonymous. Who do we thank for avoiding illness from contaminated food or water, or injury in a car accident?

The World Health Organization recently listed ‘vaccine hesitancy’, the refusal or reluctance to vaccinate despite availability, as one of the top 10 public health challenges. New Zealand faces a significant measles outbreak, even though we were close to eliminating it. In large part this resurgence is because we took our eye off the ball.

During the past 15 years or so, successive governments have also taken their eye off public health and its critical role in promoting health and reducing inequities. Funding has languished relative to other parts of the health system. While it is essential to provide timely access to clinical services, we cannot treat away large, persistent health inequities. This can only be achieved by strengthening public health organisations and communities, and going upstream to address social and environmental health determinants.

HOW CAN YOU PREPARE CHILDREN FOR AN EMERGENCY SITUATION? For her master’s research, Nickola is focusing on emergency and disaster management, and exploring the use of Lego bricks as a participatory tool to engage children in disaster risk reduction research.

“What caught my interest was that this topic had never been researched before, and the fact that disaster risk reduction requires inclusive and equitable approaches that foster genuine participation of all members of society.”

Nickola Loodin

Master of Public Health student

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DEVONPORT NEWS

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

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

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Devonport News

We’ve had a massive month in Devonport putting on the amazing GLOW@Artweek event that brought thousands of people to our stunning seaside village. As luck would have it, the change of date for the ASB Auckland Marathon meant the structures were still in place and able to light up the start line for thousands of runners tackling the harbour bridge crossing.

Early in October we launched our heritage walking tour as part of the Auckland Heritage Festival. This tour is a free audio tour that you can play easily from your phone. Starting outside the Ferry Terminal, it takes you up Victoria Rd, giving listeners an insight to the heritage of our unique buildings and the stories of people who once worked here in years past.

Guest speakers on the audio include heritage architect Jeremy Salmond, former owner of the Esplanade Grant Gillon, ex-Devonport Borough Councillor Bob Keely, owner of Devonport’s first clothing store Anne Iremonger and former projectionist Murray Thompson.

It’s beautifully narrated by Margot McRae of Devonport Heritage.

The tour takes just under an hour and finishes at The Vic Theatre. It’s the perfect FREE outing for those who haven’t been to Devonport for a while, or any friends coming to stay in Auckland and looking for something unique to do. Find the audio on the homepage of www.devonport.co.nz.

Early in October we launched our heritage walking tour as part of the Auckland Heritage Festival. This tour is a free audio tour that you can play easily from your phone.

The new Windsor Reserve playground is currently under construction and we’re excited about the Bean Rock-inspired play design coming to our reserve. The nautically-themed play elements will be for all ages and will incorporate better use of natural materials so that it sits more comfortably in our reserve next to the beach.

This is going to be a brilliant addition to our village ‘offer’, providing a fantastic space for children and parents to meet, play, connect and be inspired. The tree canopy will provide natural shade, and low walls will provide additional seating. We all saw the energy the new playground brought to Takapuna Beach, and we’re excited about our own coming renaissance.

With warmer weather now here, we’re looking forward to seeing you in Devonport.

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Free Summer Fun

Our free Summer Fun Preschool Play mornings in Windsor Reserve, Devonport and Bayswater Park start up this month on Tuesday 5th and Thursday 7th respectively. The sessions are held from 9:30am-11am, and are a great way for little ones (and their caregivers!) to be active, meet new people and make friends. Caregiver supervision is required and attendance is casual. As sessions are weather dependent, follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with any changes.

We have a big day of school fairs on Saturday 9th November! First up is the St Leo’s School fair from 11am-2pm.

You will be able to enjoy yummy food and treats, fun activities for the kids, white elephant stall, bargain books, toys, plants, preserves, crafts and pre-loved clothing. They also have some fantastic prizes up for grabs with their fair raffles. Then from 3pm to 8pm, the Hauraki School Twilight Fair takes place.

Enjoy live music, kids activities and more.

Devonport Swim Club is holding its Round North Head Classic Swim on Saturday 16th November. Starting at 11am, the 2.5km swim sets off from Windsor Reserve beach, running with the tide around North Head and finishing in front of Balmain Reserve on Cheltenham Beach. There is also a short course 1.2km swim that starts at Torpedo Bay boat ramp, again finishing at Cheltenham Beach. The event is open to the public, but all entrants should be competent swimmers. Visit www.devoswim.org.nz for more information and to register.

Starting at 11am, the 2.5km swim sets off from Windsor Reserve beach, running with the tide around North Head…

Plunket’s Devonport Spring Gala is happening on Sunday 17th November, 10am-12pm at the Devonport Plunket rooms at 1/3 Wairoa Rd, Devonport. Come along for a brilliant fun morning for all the family and support Plunket at the same time. Activities include a bake sale, sausage sizzle and face painting, and Devonport Peninsula Trust will be there providing a preschool play zone!

Now in its 13th year, the Devonport Santa Parade and Christmas Festival is taking place on Sunday 1st December.

The fun starts with the Devonport Lions Santa Parade along Victoria Rd, followed by the festival in the park. Enjoy entertainment throughout the day with song and dance performances taking place on the Dance in the Park stage, Devonport Craft & Fine Food Market stalls, sausage sizzle, bake stalls, preschool play zone, Devonport Volunteer Fire Brigade combat zone plus rides from Smiles for Miles sidecar tours. Plus most importantly, the chance to meet Santa and tell him what you want for Christmas!

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

New store and brand new stock arriving It has been an active month at The Old Devonport Post Office and this looks set to continue with the festive season and summer upon us. There has been a new store opening and lots of brand new stock arriving at So French Home.

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

New Store Now Open – Art+Soul

Art+Soul has generically grown over the last five years starting with the family of a young lady with downs syndrome who has a lot of chronic medical conditions.

The family found that once their daughter left The new Art+Soul store at school there was very little for her to do due to the The Old Devonport Post Office. combination of her diagnosis and the limited amount of resources provided by the government for her and her peers living with similar needs.

Her older sister and younger brother decided to set up a band on the North Shore and invited her peers to come along with either a member of their family or a friend. They split the bill of the music studio between all members. All the brothers and sisters provided two hours of music and assistance on a voluntary basis.

This was a great success! Which resulted in a prime spot at the Auckland Albert hall singing alongside New Zealand’s famous musicians to celebrate the rolling stones 25th anniversary.

Simultaneously, an art group opened in Devonport Community House with the same methodology.

After the two year mark, a big decision had to be made. Many of the siblings were moving on and the care became far more than the parents could handle alone.

The band then took a giant hit with the studio closing. Thus a decision had to be made whether to stop completely and look back on those times with nostalgia or to continue forth. To continue it meant there needed to be employment of staff, more room hires and a lot more expenses.

So the original family turned it into a care facility for young adults with a variety disabilities including medical. By being a small business the family were able to employ nurses, paramedics, primary school teachers, art degree graduates all of whom would need the training on the individuals who attended Art+Soul with guidance and consultation of the parents and a medical team.

Today there is a healthy waiting list and a healthy amount of young adults, 20 to name, with a ratio of one staff to four young adults maximum.

Last year the sales from the pictures alone paid for the rents within the community this giving the young adults with disabilities huge confidence, strength in their abilities, provided a platform for community interaction and awareness on both sides.

It was a huge success for both the local community and members of Art+Soul.

The opening of the art gallery in The Old Devonport Post Office in Devonport is yet the next step for the young adults progression. It enables the organisers to be part of our community as peers and provide, without compromise, work experience in sales.

The original family have accepted that they will need to support Art+Soul financially throughout the first year. But the eventual goal is for the studio, the rent hire and the materials to become independent.

Art+Soul moto which was produced by the young adults is “Making life a little more productive and a lot more fun”. This is something that Art+Soul achieves on a daily basis only now it can be within their community.

Art+Soul, at The Old Devonport Post Office, 10 Victoria Road, Open 7 Days.

So French Home

During the festive season and summer months So French Home is extending opening hours. The store will be open from 9.30am to 5pm daily.

With Christmas fast approaching it’s never too soon to think about preparations and gifts. So French Home has a huge range of options and offer beautiful gift wrapping.

A spectacular range of French table linen has just arrived which will be perfect to make the Christmas dinner table look very special!

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

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.

French Garden Cafe

The cafe in The Old Devonport Post Office is going from strength to strength offering a unique range of authentic French fare.

New during November is the Creme de Marron crape, which is chestnut cream and is superb. You must try it. The bistro is on track to open next month so more on that in next months Channel Magazine.

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ARTS NEWS: NORTHART

Northart in November

An exhibition which highlights the work of four mid-career artists is currently on show at Northart.

‘Rubicon’ includes work a full list) - just on 300 small

by Patrick Malone, (postcard-sized) original art Graham McFelin, Grant works, variously painted or Whibley and Shruti drawn in oil, acrylic, pastel, Yatri, who initially met pencil, gouache, watercolour at art school (Ilam in and ink – are on show. So Canterbury, Elam in there is a huge variety of Auckland) in the 1980s subjects, styles and choices and who have remained to purchase. This is a ‘cash in close contact, meeting and carry’ show; sold Nancy Synnestvedt regularly to talk about life works are replaced with a Grant Whibley 2002 – 2006 ‘All Nations’ Ink on paper ‘Any Which Way’ 2019 580 x 380 mm.

Acrylic on board. and art (which for most photocopy stencilled SOLD artists is pretty much the which keeps the show intact same thing). up until the very last day of One of the great things the exhibition. Don’t miss about group shows for the show – especially if you artists is that it provides an are looking to gift quality opportunity for each artist art to friends and family for to try out new ideas without Christmas, or want to treat the stress and commitment yourself. of a solo showing. Graham The vibrancy of ‘Random McFelin, for example, Order’ by Devonport artist has long been acclaimed Nancy Synnestvedt, which Graham McFelin 2019 for his enigmatic and opened on 10th October in ‘Untitled’ Acrylic on paper Rosemary Theunissen ‘Pocket Edition 1’ oil on paper wacky assemblages and galleries 4 and 5, is almost 106 x 148 mm.

380 x 282 mm. canvases with their surrealist overwhelming on first overtones. The works in this exhibition, however, are “a new walking into the gallery. “I have a lifelong fascination -more like a love beginning, a fresh start. Abstract, multilayered, geometric paintings affair -with vibrant colour, and a deep interest in the interactions of using templates and recurring elements.” colour and structure,” she says. “As a painter and former art teacher, Grant Whibley also made a name for himself in the late 1990s my challenge has always been to find creative ways to evolve the with a series of museum bird portraits. His works in this show materials toward new and vivid forms of expression.” include a series of landscapes from the period 2002 - 2006, an The title ‘Random Order’ refers to the “irregular beauty of handexperimental series in which he worked quickly and freely, seeing painted lines and an organising principle that relies on the satisfying an image emerge quickly through the ink on paper technique he qualities of asymmetrical balance. My perspective from a lifetime of developed. “I produced over 180 works,” he notes. “[Over the making and looking at art is that the most important aspect of a work years] they have been through various forms of revision - they’ve – the most meaningful and satisfying ‘explanation’ anyone can have been cropped, re-cropped, titled, prayed or cursed over, lost, – is the visceral, very personal response to the individual work itself, burned, repainted and destroyed. There’s now about 120 left. especially when the piece is abstract,” Nancy adds.

These…are the survivors of a journey I went on with Art and in myself, and it was not an easy one.”

For further information about gallery Time for Kids and other This compelling exhibition closes 13th November, as does an public events, go to www.northart.co.nz or contact the gallery. exhibition in the gallery windows of portraits in oils and ceramic Northart, Norman King Square, Northcote Shopping Centre heads and figures by Ilam-trained artist Heather Grouden.

09 480 9633 022 102 2422 gallery@northart.co.nz Opening a few days later, the much awaited ‘Pocket Edition.

Northart is supported by Auckland Council, Small Works for Large Walls’ is Northart’s annual affordable small Kaipatiki Local Board, the Birkenhead Licensing Trust works show. Thirty-one invited artists (see www.northart.co.nz for and Lion Foundation.

Norman King Square, Ernie Mays Street, Northcote Shopping Centre Phone 09 480 9633 gallery@northart.co.nz www.northart.co.nz Northart is supported by Kaipatiki Local Board, the Lion Foundation and Birkenhead Licensing Trust and is open 10am – 4pm daily, evening viewings by arrangement.

Admission is free.

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MASSEY UNIVERSITY NEWS

New degree on sustainable development to empower change-makers A new Massey University master’s degree framed around the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals is set to empower graduates to tackle some of the most urgent issues facing humanity.

Programme coordinator Professor Regina Scheyvens says sustainability is “perhaps the most pressing imperative facing humanity” and is addressed head-on by the creation of the Master of Sustainable Development Goals.

Professor Scheyvens, who leads the Regina Scheyvens.

Development Studies programme in the School of People, Environment and Planning, says the degree represents a cross-university collaboration to address the three main elements of the UN’s sustainable development goals – ecological, societal and economic. It also presents a unique opportunity to showcase Pacific and Indigenous concepts of sustainability as alternatives to dominant western models, she says.

Since 2105 193 countries, including Krushil Watene.

New Zealand, have signed up to the goals, which the United Nations says are “the blueprint” to achieve a better and more sustainable future.

The degree will focus on implementing the goals, in particular how to measure an organisation, community or country’s performance against the goals and how to work with others to achieve more sustainable outcomes. It is aimed at recent graduates looking for work-ready skills in sustainability and professionals from diverse backgrounds thinking about a career change.

Breaking down silos for more collaborative approach to solving global problems: Professor Scheyvens says the degree takes a “silo-breaking approach” by fostering a new mindset in which there is greater collaboration between private, public and government institutions. It also allows students to work across disciplines including sciences, social sciences, arts and business.

The new degree has four specialisations: Business and Sustainability; Disaster Management; Environmental Sustainability and Global Development, and will be available from semester one next year. It would be the first such qualification in New Zealand or Australia.

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark, who was administrator of the United Nations Development Programme from 2009 to 2017, endorsed Massey’s new degree in a tweet that went viral, following her keynote address at the the SDG Summit held in Auckland on September 2nd, 2019.

Indigenous perspectives: Dr Krushil Watene (Ngāti Manu, Te Hikutu, Ngāti Whātua o Orākei, Tonga), a senior lecturer and

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specialist on indigenous philosophy in the School of Humanities’ Philosophy programme based at the Auckland campus, Albany, is among the cohort teaching into the new master’s programme. She says Indigenous philosophies are highly relevant to sustainable and equitable development and are playing an increasingly prominent role in advancing social, economic, environmental, and cultural development around the world.

“In Aotearoa New Zealand, Māori philosophies ground the naming of the Te Awa Tupua (Whanganui river) and Te Urewera (previously a national park) as legal entities with rights. Similarly, Kaupapa Māori Theory has helped to pioneer a platform for indigenous knowledges globally, providing space to reimagine the role of communities in research and development.”

Beyond Aotearoa New Zealand, concepts such as aloha ‘āina (which literally means "love of the land" and is a central idea of ancient Hawaiian thought, cosmology and culture); minobimaatisiiwin (reflecting the beliefs of the native peoples of Canada and the United States, meaning both “the good life” and “continuous rebirth”) as well as sumaq kawsay, (meaning “good living” – part of the worldview of the Quechua people of the Andes), are transforming environmental thinking, says Dr Watene.

“Within and beyond the Pacific region, calls for sustainability chart a renewed course for development, highlighting the urgency and centrality of environmental concerns for tackling poverty, the value of diverse knowledges, and the need for local and global solutions,” she says. “Any course in sustainability must include the perspectives of indigenous communities, and we must be clear about the contributions that these perspectives make.”

Dr Watene is also co-coordinating a major conference at Massey’s Albany campus on Sustainability and Justice in Auckland next June/July. The Human Development and Capability Association conference will include leading scholars and practitioners such as renowned American moral philosopher Martha Nussbaum, a professor at the University of Chicago, and Pedro Conceicao, director of the Human Development Report Office and lead author of the Human Development Report at the United Nations Development Programme.

TIM BRAY THEATRE COMPANY AT THE PUMPHOUSE

Tim Bray QSM, on the set of 'The Santa Claus Show'.

The cast and crew of 'The Santa Claus Show '17'.

Alana Hawkes seated bottom left with her son, Parker.

The Santa Claus Show 2019

Popular show a must for youngsters in its 17th season at The PumpHouse.

Tim Bray Theatre Company's 'The Santa Claus Show' at The PumpHouse Theatre in Takapuna has become a fixture on the Christmas school holiday calendar. In fact, it is currently the most popular Christmas show in New Zealand. 'The Santa Claus Show' 2019 marks the company's 99th professional production in more than 28 years.

'The Santa Claus Show' was written 28 years ago by Tim Bray in the first year that the theatre company (then called The Central Theatre) was established by him. The show was performed on Christmas Day 1991 and 1992 at the Pan Pacific Hotel (now Rendezvous Hotel).

The NZ Herald review of that original 1991 production said, “Too busy shopping to get into the Christmas spirit? Catching ‘The Santa Claus Show’, a magical story of how a little girl learns the pleasure of giving, could be the answer.” Tim Bray was awarded the Queen’s Service Medal in 2017 for services to children and theatre.

The show has been performed at The PumpHouse Theatre every year from 2004, but took a break in 2018. The songs in the show were composed by Christine White in 2004, and 2019 sees its 17th season.

Audience members return every year as part of their own Christmas traditions, with the show usually attracting an audience of more than 4000 people to Takapuna from all over Auckland.

'The Santa Claus Show' tells the story of young girl Kelly, who has written the longest Christmas wish list that Santa has ever seen.

Santa flies Kelly to the North Pole so she can learn for herself the true meaning of Christmas.

The play has a special place in director Tim Bray’s heart. When Tim wrote the show 28 years ago, he named the two girls (Kelly and her neighbour Alana) in the play after his nieces Alana and Kelly Tisdall, then aged 6 and 3. Alana (Hawkes) and Kelly (Bleakley) now bring their own children to the show. Alana is now the Company and Front of House Manager for Tim Bray Theatre Company, looking after the casts, crews and front of house personnel.

The show stars Tim Raby as Santa Claus and his surname is not a spelling mistake. Tim Bray and Tim Raby share similar surnames despite some audience members believing it’s a pseudonym and that Tim Bray actually appears in the show. Raby is a professional actor who appeared in our very first production in 1991, and this year sees his 14th time in the role. He recently starred in Tim Bray Theatre Company's 'The Little Yellow Digger'.

The 2019 season sees children from low decile schools; BLENNZ (Blind and Low Vision Education Network of NZ) for Audio Described performances; Kelston Deaf Education Centre for NZ Sign Language interpreted performances; and Make-A-Wish (NZ) attend 'The Santa Claus Show '19' for free, thanks to the 'Gift a Seat' programme.

The season also sees the theatre company’s first Sensory Relaxed performance, which is for anyone who would benefit from a casual, supportive theatre atmosphere which softens some technical elements and offers resource materials to create an inclusive theatre experience.

The wee elves Twitty and Twiddly and some of the minor roles will

be played by students from Tim Bray Youth Theatre to give them an opportunity to perform alongside professional actors.

The show makes a great festive treat for families, schools, early childhood centres and Home School groups. Plus the show has attracted many group bookings over the years, from corporates wanting to do something different for their staff and their families at the end of the year.

The season starts at The PumpHouse on Saturday 30th November 2019 with a Gala Opening at 5pm and then runs Monday 2nd December to Saturday 21st December with two shows daily (except Sundays) at 10.30am and 1pm at The PumpHouse Theatre...a total of 37 shows.

NZSL Interpreted Performances: Gala Opening Saturday 30th November 5pm; Thursday 5th December 10.30am. Audio Described Performances: Tuesday 3rd December 1pm (with Touch Tour at 12 noon); Saturday 14th December 10.30am (with Touch Tour at 9.30am).

Sensory Relaxed performance: Saturday 14th December 1pm (with meet the actors and see the set at 12.50pm).

For more information visit: www.timbray.org.nz

Auckland’s leading theatre for children

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Santa Claus Show

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30 NOV – 21 DEC Bookings ph 489 8360 or

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ARTS NEWS: LAKE HOUSE ARTS

Meet our new Venue Hire Coordinator - Alana Hawkes Alana is a new member of the Lake House team, and has come on board as the Venue Hire Co-Ordinator.

Already a Resident of the House as Company Manager for Tim Bray Theatre Company whose offices are upstairs, Alana knows the building and its history, and is enjoying becoming more familiar with the other residents and students who are frequent visitors here. Alana’s background is in theatre and event management, and she is looking forward to sharing the variety of spaces we offer to the creative communities. A mum of two preschool boys, Alana is loving the family-friendly atmosphere of the Lake House Arts Centre.

Alana Hawkes.

For all venue hire enquiries contact Alana on 09 4864877 or venue@lakehousearts.org.nz

Hire a Room or Studio at Lake House Arts If you are looking for that special venue to hold your meetings, training, small conference, workshops, art classes, movement classes or product launch, consider Lake House Arts Centre.

Impress your clients, engage your staff, students, friends and co-workers. Experience the unique arts setting of our stunning heritage buildings and gardens, free parking, conveniences and accessibility to Auckland City makes Lake House Arts Centre an ideal venue for hire.

We look forward to offering you a warm welcome to Lake House Arts.

The Becroft Gallery.

THE TINDALL ROOM - LET’S DISCUSS Tindall is our corporate offering: a function room perfect for meetings, presentations, conferences or private lunches. A bright, sunny, air-conditioned room coupled with our new comfy red chairs, this room is ideal for bringing out fresh ideas in people.

THE HAYES ROOM - GATHER ROUND A studio located inside the House with an external door to the back deck, this is flexible space for functions, workshops, meetings, private lunches, educational classes…pretty much anything you like.

Hadyn & Rollett Barracks Studio 4.

BECROFT GALLERY - SOPHISTICATED AND CLASSY Our art gallery is available for those larger functions or social gatherings. With an exhibition always on, your guests will have a lovely setting with lots of conversation starters right there in the room.

MEMBERS CAFÉ - AFTER HOURS EVENTS Our café has a lovely room full of tables and chairs, so ideal for smaller gatherings or meetings after hours. With art on the walls and a nice atmosphere, this room is the hassle-free, simple space you’re after.

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FRANCIS ROOM - TEACH, LEARN AND CREATE Francis is a new room that has become available for hire, and is a shared Resident and Art Class Studio and is only available at selected times for Art Teachers who wish to run their own classes.

HADYN & ROLLETT BARRACKS STUDIO 3 – LET’S GET MESSY HR 3 is a shared space and the Lake House Ceramics Studio. It is ideal for 'messy' sessions. This room boasts strong benches and pottery wheels, and is often used for clay, carving and mosaic classes.

HADYN & ROLLETT BARRACKS STUDIO 1 - SHARE AND SHARE ALIKE Studio 1 is a shared Resident and Art Class Studio and is only available at selected times for Art Teachers who wish to run their own classes.

HADYN & ROLLETT BARRACKS STUDIO 4 – CREATIVITY IS LIFE HR 4 is our largest room available for hire, and our most versatile.

It can hold up to 30 people when used as a classroom, or up to 60 people for meetings or conferences.

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Lake House HouseArts ArtsSatellite SatelliteExhibitions: Exhibitions: Lake Endeavour Exhibition at Spencer on Byron Endevour Exhibition at Spencer on Byron This exhibition of paintings of Captain circumnavigation of Exhibition of paintings of Captain Cook’sCook’s circumnavigation of AotearoaNew NewZealand, Zealand has been produced to coincide coincidewith withthe theTuia Tuia Aotearoa produced to Encounters250, 250,which whichmarks marks250 250years yearssince sincethe thefirst firstonshore onshore --Encounters encountersbetween betweenMaori Maori and Pakeha in 1769 -70. encounters and Pakeha in 1769 -70.

...a celebration “...a celebrationofofthe thenavigational navigational skills and seamanship of James Cook and Cook his crew… skills and seamanship of James and his crew...”

This exhibition of paintings by Alan Sanders, of Captain James Cook’s ship This exhibitionEndeavour, of paintings Alanon Sanders, of Captain the H.M.Bark areby based Cook’s journal notesJames that he wrote on his Cook’s ship the H.M.Bark Endeavour.

These paintings are based on first voyage to Aotearoa New Zealand, and the South Pacific.

Cook’s notes he wroteofon first voyage to Aotearoa The journal paintings are athat celebration thehis navigational skills and seamanship of New Zealand, andhis the South James Cook and crew, andPacific. the challenges that faced a small wooden ship, The paintingsWhitby are a Collier, celebration of the and from England a converted to travel halfnavigational way around skills the world, seamanship of James Cook and his crew, and the challenges that to the South Pacific, and back again.

faced a small wooden ship, a converted Whitby Collier, to travel half way around world, To Find out the about Artist Talks and Events related to this exhibition visit from England to the South Pacific, and back again. the website – www.lakehousearts.org.nz To Find out about Artist Talks and Events related to this exhibition visit the website – www.lakehousearts.org.nz

Artist ASlan Sanders with his Cook Portrait at Spencer on Byron

Artist Alan Sanders with his Cook Portrait at Spencer on Byron.

Launch for Lake Launch for Lake House Anniversary

House Anniversary

“If you want to have faith in the future you must first stand on the shoulders of the past”

“Mena ka hiahia koe ki te whakapono i nga wa kei te heke mai, me koe ki mua nga pokohiwi o mua” Ontu November 19,o2019 Lake House Arts will launch “20/20 Vision”, a “If youcommemorative want to have faith in the future you must firstLake standHouse on theArts deluxe programme that highlights shoulders of the past.” Faithfully respecting the learning and developLegacy and Heritage.

On 19th Lake House will launch '20/20 ment from November, the last two2019 decades we areArts applying it to our vision for the Vision', deluxe commemorative programme that highlights Lake next 20a years.

House Arts Legacy and Heritage. Faithfully respecting the learning Thedevelopment 20/20 Visionfrom Programme will also feature events and and the past two decades, we 20+ are applying it toexhibitions in lead up next to the20official our vision for the years.Anniversary celebrations in November 2020.

The 20/20 Vision Programme will also feature 20+ events and exhibitions in the lead up to the official Anniversary celebrations in “Mena ka 2020. hiahia koe ki te whakapono i nga wa kei te heke mai, me tu November

koe ki mua o nga pokohiwi o mua”

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CHANNEL YOUTH FEATURE

Festive Shopping on a Budget

by Jessy Thurston

The festive season can be pretty daunting for those on a budget, especially when you want to shower your loved ones with everything they deserve. The best gifts do not have to be the most expensive ones, so I’ve put together some of my own tips to save your coins while still making sure you spoil everyone.

Firstly, set up a savings account that you can put spare money into every week leading up to the holidays. Even if you can only add small amounts at a time, it all adds up and helps with having money to spend when it comes to Christmas shopping. This technique also saves you from taking a huge hit out of your paycheck at once.

Once you have the money put aside, the next step is to make a list of the people you want to buy gifts for and allocate how much you’d like to spend on each person. Divide your budget across the list and decide who you’d like to spend more or less on. If you stick to the amounts you write down, you should be able to organise your gifts better. There are great Christmas budget printables online that you can download to help visualise this planning process.

To beat the rush of the festive season, try to shop for anything you can directly online. This way you can avoid picking up unwanted items, and can make better selections of items based on your budget.

You could also try shopping at discounted or factory stores to find good products at cheaper prices. When shopping in a store, withdraw your money and use cash to pay for items so you can physically see the amount you’re spending, and how much you’ve got left.

Of course, another option for gifting when you’re low on funds, is to get creative and DIY something. DIY presents mean you can add a personal twist to whatever you make. You can also provide a more sentimental value to a gift by making it yourself. This is also a great way to include the kids in the gifting process, and get them in the holiday spirit while also having fun. There are so many gifts you can create that you’ve probably never considered making before. A quick Google search will pull up a horde of results and step-by-step tutorials to get you started with some DIY projects.

Here are a few ideas that I have researched myself which stand out as great ways to gift on a budget.

• First of all, picture frames. It is a lovely idea to capture a special moment and gift it to someone who will appreciate it. Developing photos in stores is reasonably priced, and many places will get good quality prints back to you within an hour. Photo frames are available almost everywhere, but if you’re trying to save a lot with this gift then department stores usually have a sensibly priced range of photo frames. Gift stores are also an option if you’d like to get a bit fancier. Regardless of the frame, a meaningful photo will be a sentimental present that can be easily displayed and cherished.

• Another gift that will save you money is baked goods. It’s always nice to receive some fresh, homemade baking that you know someone has really put time and effort into. This is another activity that the kids can also get involved in helping with... whether it be measuring, mixing or decorating, they are sure to have some fun while being a part of a special gift. You can wrap up what you make in a nice gift basket with some cellophane and ribbon from the dollar store to give it that special twist.

• For those of your loved ones that need a bit of a pamper for Christmas, DIY self-care products are an ideal and natural way to show someone they deserve to relax. If you don’t know where to start and have never made anything like this before, again there are super easy beginners' guides for simple products online. I have gifted a few of these to my family before, and have made lip scrubs, body scrubs, bath bombs, face masks and bubble bath after following tutorials I found on various websites and YouTube.

Many of these can be easily done with ingredients you can find at the supermarket, along with some essential oils and colouring if you want to get creative. You can store these in cheap, reusable jars from the dollar store or department stores, and label them for a final touch.

Saving money this Christmas shouldn’t be too hard if you make sure you’re organised, plan ahead, and get creative and personal with your presents! Don’t let a small paycheck hold you back from spoiling your loved ones, it’s really the thought that counts!

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EDUCATION: ROSMINI COLLEGE

Young Vinnies receive service awards Recently, three of Rosmini College’s Young Vinnies received Service Awards from the Catholic Caring Foundation. These awards are given to schools, service groups and individuals who have worked in the service of others.

The ceremony took place at a special Mass held at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, which was performed by Bishop Patrick Dunn.

Bishop Dunn was also celebrating the 25th year of his ordination along with the former Bishop of Auckland, Dennis Browne, who set up the Caring Foundation 30 years ago.

Rosmini College Year 13 student Joshua Pereira received an award for his tireless efforts in organising all the school’s Young Vinnies' activities. Year 12 students Rohit Suresh and Stephen Li received awards for their many hours of service to the Saint Vincent de Paul Opportunity Shops.

Mr Paddy Hallissay, Rohit Suresh, Joshua Pereira, Stephen Li and Mr Nixon Cooper.

…Joshua Pereira received an award for all his tireless efforts in organising all the school’s Young Vinnies activities.

Rosmini College's Singapore Trip

Singapore Trip.

Earlier this year, 27 Rosmini College students and four teachers spent ten days in Singapore hosted by Raffles Institution. This year Rosmini’s Singapore group consisted of Junior Water Polo, Food Technology, Graphic Design, Business Enterprise and Science students.

The Business Enterprise and Graphic Design students joined the Science students in presenting their projects to the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce and New Zealand trade representatives in Singapore. The Food Technology students visited kitchens, a noodle factory and sampled lots of Singaporean dishes. Other activities included visits to the Singapore Science Discovery Centre, Nanyang University of Technology, Sentosa Island Universal Studios, Tiger Balm Gardens and various food halls and shopping centres.

Rosmini senior drampa production: The LadyKillers Rosmini College celebrated the start of Term 4 with a record number of Showdown Award nominations for the Senior Drama students’ production of Graham Lineham’s ‘The Ladykillers’.

Auckland Live Showdown is the Auckland secondary school production competition. The school has received nominations for Best Sound Design, Best Male in a Supporting Role, Best Props, Best Lighting Design, Best Costume Design, Best Male in a Minor Role, Best Male in a Leading Role and Best Director.

The boys performed the hilarious play at the Pumphouse Theatre in late June. Rosmini College Old Boy Roman Shipton directed and Rosmini’s Head of Drama and Year 12 Dean, Mrs Karen Ashton, was the Producer. The cast included Jack Clarkson, Tim Carter, Flynn Houlahan, Lincoln Forrest, Connor Johns, Levi Kereama, Fergus Lee and Sam Kiryakos.

'The Ladykillers' Production.

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EDUCATION: TAKAPUNA GRAMMAR

YES to Young Enterprise Scheme The L3 Business Studies cohort have been very busy this year performing in the Young Enterprise Scheme.

There are five companies participating in the scheme this year and the products are currently about to make their entrance into the market. They have two food products; Cuppacake and Eco Bloom. Cuppacake have developed a very yummy 'cake in a cup' product that is available in a variety of flavours and catering for a range of dietary needs. The second food business, Eco Bloom has products that use hemp protein to provide extra nutrition to a range of food items. They have a clothing brand Panther, who have sustainably sourced and printed hoodies available. For health and beauty needs, look no further than Amaranth who can tempt you with a coffee-based body scrub. The final product is from Pukeko Activities, featuring a children's activity book that is focused on educating younger children through illustrations. Two of these business enterprises Eco Bloom and Pukeko Activities have now been selected for the North Auckland Regional Finals.

International Faculty celebrates former IB student’s success 2014 was the first year Takapuna Grammar School enrolled students on the International Baccalaureate programme. We recently tracked down three of these inaugural students to see Muyu (Naomi) Liu. where they were at now with their tertiary studies: Muyu (Naomi) Liu has been accepted by the University of Cambridge for a master degree course majoring in Finance after she successfully finished her bachelor at The University of Manchester.

Yuxuan (Tom) Zhang has been accepted by the Imperial College London for master Yuxuan (Tom) Zhang. degree course majoring in Engineering after he successfully finished his bachelor at The University of Manchester. He was nominated/selected by the head of department for his excellent performance.

Xiaorong (Elena) Li has been accepted by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology after she successfully finished her bachelor at Melbourne University.

To find out more about Takapuna Grammar’s International Baccalaureate Programme go to https://takapuna.school.nz/ib/

RECOGNITION HONOURS BOARDS

Takapuna Grammar School has introduced a series of community Honours Boards integrated into the school’s renovated Main Hall.

The purpose of the honour’s boards are to: • acknowledging notable achievements and contributions by members of the school’s alumni community • continue an aspirational tradition • promote a source of pride in the school • raise awareness of members of the alumni amongst current students.

TGS has recently introduced new Honours Boards with set criteria for each (available upon request with nomination forms) 1. Distinguished Alumni Honours Board Purpose of Honours Board

To recognise members of Takapuna Grammar alumni community who have been officially recognised on a national or international stage of significance for their contribution to their respective fields.

2. National / International Honours Board Purpose of Honours Board

To acknowledge members of Takapuna Grammar alumni community who have made a positive impact of national or international significance, but that may not have been officially recognised.

Other Recognition Boards 3. Sports National / International Representative Board (already in existence) 4. Long-serving Staff Honours Board 5. Duke of Edinburgh 6. International Baccalaureate

If you think you know someone from our alumni who fits into any of these categories, please go to https://takapuna.school.nz/alumni/ to download our full criteria list with accompanying nomination form and send completed application through to b.wynn@tgs.school.nz who will then arrange for it to be presented and considered by the selection panel.

Yours Kindly, TGS Alumni Committee

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

Curious, creative, compassionate learners grow into curious, creative, compassionate leaders

Felix Langis trying to solve the Marble Maze created by Isaac Penney.

Antoine Rossi, Charlie Grey and Darby Heneghan went the wrong route for the playground to be included in their 1km journey.

Neolithic village created by our youngest students.

Charlie Grey celebrating creating the highest spaghetti tower.

Creativity in Action Our Primary age students had a great Term 3 full of various challenges and inquiries that developed their problem-solving and creativity skills. Challenges included making marble runs out of LEGO; working out where in Takapuna they could travel without walking more than 1km; and building the highest towers

made out of spaghetti and tape. The overall highlight though was the Neolithic Village that the students made to represent all that they had learned about the innovations in this past era which helped humans move from being nomadic to living in settlements.

Strengths Explorer One of the challenges to growing future leaders is helping them find their sense of identity and belonging - especially in a world where the modus operandi is still to compete, to compare, to judge; where not everybody understands that differences are advantages. But differences are advantages. Our expressed differences are borne of many things, including our natural talents and passions, and our level of emotional agility.

We have partnered with Tui Fleming, who is a Gallup strengths coach and leadership strategist, to work with our Junior High students over Terms 3 and 4. Through a programme of workshops and strengths coaching, students are exploring their unique strengths and have been taught practical tools to overcome challenges common to this age group – anxiety, fear of failure or judgment, a sense of belonging and understanding of their unique talents and potential.

Student Kyron Oerder says, “It has been interesting to learn something about myself that I didn’t really know.” Classmate

Tui Fleming with students Phoebe Tutt, Lucas Armstrong and Giselle Christian.

Phoebe Tutt has been excited about “spending time imagining my future self.”

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Curling Team Conquer Icy Competition The skill and determination of five Long Bay College boys has seen the group earn a national bronze in the winter sport of Curling. The students recently competed in the National Secondary Schools' Curling Championships in Naseby, Central Otago, as the only North Island representative team. They were up against experienced players from schools in the deep south who have grown up surrounded by world class curlers.

Despite the cold and the tough competition, the boys took out the bronze medal. It’s the first time in seven years a school north of Cook Strait has ranked so highly. The boys are thankful for the supportive coaching they receive from Benjamin Frew and Garion Long, both Long Bay College alumni and now both New Zealand Curling representatives. It’s just over a year since the friends came to the sport after they were inspired to get involved by College teacher Mrs Stephanie Curtis.

“We really didn’t know a lot about it. Only what we had seen on a Simpson’s episode,” they laugh, adding, “it’s a lot of fun and it’s something different. You can begin playing at any time without

having to start at a young age.”

The boys placed fourth nationally in 2018 and this year won all but one game in the North Island Championships ahead of the Long Bay College Boys Curling Team. nationals. The sport, often described as 'bowls on ice', requires skill and strategy.

The team have been impressed with the Curling community’s generosity in sharing tips and techniques, which they have been quick to adopt. In 2020, the boys hope to compete in the national final. It's all part of Benjamin and Garion’s three year plan, they say, adding that they would like to encourage more Auckland secondary schools to take up the sport and grow the competition locally.

Classical Studies trip offers numerous learning moments It was like diving into the pages of Homer’s Iliad and the Odyssey for a group of Classical Studies students who travelled to Greece and Italy during the Term 3 holiday break. The students' eye-opening experiences saw them visit archaeological sites and museums of classical significance in Athens, Olympia, Delphi, Rome, Sorrento Classical Studies Students. and the Isle of Capri.

The trip enhanced the students' learning and appreciation of the great civilisations of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.

“We crammed our days with as much knowledge, artwork and statues as possible,” says Year 13 student Charlotte Jones. “In Olympia, we got to run the original track from the very first Olympic games!” The College’s Head of the Social Science Faculty, Mr Dean Thompson, says “It blew [the students’] minds visiting the

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Pantheon and Colosseum. The trip provides a real-world context for the students’ studies, giving them a wider knowledge to help them reach higher levels of excellence academically.”

But the value of the trip had even greater benefits. “Many of the students worked part time jobs to help pay for their trip and to earn Students with their spending money, which helped Augustus, Italy. them grow in so many other ways,” Mr Thompson explains. Every year, Long Bay College supports students to broaden their horizons and offers opportunities to travel internationally for studies, sport, service or the arts. “When we reach out and experience different cultures, values, heritage and communities, it gives our students global perspective,” says College Principal Mr CJ Healey. “It’s another way to help our students become future ready.”

Alumni Football.

Re-connecting through sport The spirit of Long Bay College was celebrated recently when the school’s alumni were invited to compete against the College’s Premier teams in basketball, cricket, football, hockey, netball and volleyball. Some fierce competition, along with a lot of fun, was experienced by all.

Former student Michael Barneveld (Class of 2008) manages

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Alumni Netball.

the Alumni Cricket team and says the group love the opportunity to reconnect with teachers in the environment which helped shape them during their college years, as well as old friends. The College’s Director of Sport, Mr Paul Field, says the current students also enjoy the opportunity to play former students in what is one of their favourite fixtures of the year.

EDUCATION: ALBANY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Powerful Project-based learning at Albany Senior High School Every Wednesday is dedicated to Impact Projects (IP) at Albany Senior High School. This is where students get to focus on a large-scale and longterm 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.

In Term Three, the Education Review Office visited ASHS and were blown away by the powerful and personalised learning that was occurring.

A key feature of the curriculum is the focus on personalised project learning. These projects create authentic and relevant learning opportunities which challenge and build students’ deep learning, lateral thinking and problem-solving. Student-centred learning with significant student agency and choice, leverages off student interest nurturing their engagement in learning.

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Impact Project highlights from 2019!

Middlemore Foundation 'Jammies in June' Inventory Management

This project involved Beth Wells researching, trialing, designing and customising an inventory system for the Middlemore Foundation ‘Jammies in June’ project held annually. The inventory software system has revolutionised the way Middlemore runs its foundation. This project not only enabled pyjamas to be distributed to more than 26,713 children living in the Counties Manukau area, but increased from 13,000 pairs of pyjamas in the previous year.

Young Ocean Explorers 21 Day Challenge

This project involved Olivia Cowie and Jade Petry educating, motivating and inspiring students within primary school classrooms to be actively involved in finding solutions to problems affecting the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. Organising experts from various organisations to visit schools and present on the park’s issues and finding solutions, the project resulted in a pilot ‘21day challenge’ where Upper Harbour primary school students presented their knowledge through 90 second campaign videos and participated in a 1+ a day rubbish campaign.

Developing a love of science!

The aim of this project was to develop a fun and interactive science learning programme for Albany Primary School. Emma Archer-Scott and Jess Darnley worked with teachers, senior leaders and staff from ASHS to plan and implement lessons based on our New Zealand curriculum. There was a real emphasis on making learning deep and fun, and inspiring students to think like scientists! This project ended with the coordination of a successful science day here at ASHS, with fun had by all involved.

Beth Wells - Jammies in June.

This project involved Beth Wells researching, trialling, designing and customising an inventory system for the Middlemore Foundation ‘Jammies in June’…

Raising Awareness for Refugees

An inspirational project where Emily Caldelari-Hume discovered ‘one person can not change the country on their own, but one person can inspire a movement'. A project which involved a campaign of actions: the creation of informative posters, visiting and meeting with refugees at the refugee resettlement centre in Mangere, organising an assembly, and the presenting and running of an educational workshop to inform the ASHS community.

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School tours are available every Monday at 9am.

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EDUCATION: KRISTIN SCHOOL

2019/20 Prefects and House Captains It is our pleasure to officially announce the Prefects and House Captains for 2019/20. These students have demonstrated ongoing commitment to all areas of the Kristin community and officially commenced their leadership roles on Tuesday 15th October.

Head Prefects: Charlie Kinnear and Christina Yang Deputy Head Prefects: Victoria Deschamps and Kunli Zhang

2019 - 2020 Prefects with David Boardman (Senior School Principal).

Prefects: Samuel Goddard, Rachel Harding, Alexa Harwood, Jamie Hyde, Angelynn Jayasuria, Santenay Jordan, Megan Kennedy, Christine Li, Jessica Machado da Cruz, Lachlan MacRae, Hannah Robinson, Rebecca Rong, Adam Sharp, Jenna White, Vanessa Xiong, and Dennis Yang.

House Captains: Apollo – Oli Dennehy, Alex Gordon, Kazik Grochowicz Jupiter – Barnaby Donaldson, Rockson Liu, Charlotte Thomas Mariner – Sarah Cabre, Will Smith, Horia Thompson Saturn – Yuxin Dong, Thomas Walker, Martin Zhu

Kunli Zhang, Charlie Kinnear, David Boardman (Senior School Principal), Christina Yang and Victoria Deschamps.

‘Some are born great … some achieve greatness’ extended beyond the bounds of our A journey that started in April at three groups. Taking the time to invest in the West Auckland Shakespeare each other as a whole is what made the Globe Centre New Zealand (SGCNZ) productions so impactful and personally University of Otago Sheilah Winn meaningful."

Shakespeare Festival (UOSWSF) It was clear that this experience has continued for three exceptionally been a meaningful one for all of our talented students during the October students, and yet for two of them, the school holidays. journey is not yet complete. Following Alex Gordon (Year 12), Emma SGCNZ’s NSSP, 24 of New Zealand’s Hoseason (Year 11) and Cam Scott (Year Cam Scott and Alex Gordon. most talented young actors are then 12) had all been chosen as members Photo Credit: Memory of Light Photography. selected to form the SGCNZ Young of a group of only 46 performers from Shakespeare Company (YSC). In July 2020, this group will 24 Regional and National SGCNZ UOSWSFs across New Zealand participate in a comprehensive and exciting ‘package’, based to attend the SGCNZ National Shakespeare Schools Production principally at Shakespeare’s Globe, London. They will take part in (NSSP) that took place in Wellington from 29 September to 7 workshops, talks, Q&A sessions about the plays with actors and October. directors, behind the scenes tours of the Globe, Rose and National Alex, Emma and Cam spent half of each day during NSSP Theatre, watch performances and rehearse at the Globe. In addition, participating in workshops with high quality industry professionals the group moves on to Stratford-Upon-Avon for historical Setting such as Allan Henry (Stage Combat), Sir Jon Trimmer (Mime and Shakespeare’s Scene, which includes tours and performances Characterisation) and David O’Donnell (Associate Professor in Theatre), while the other half of each day was spent rehearsing their there.

Participants are chosen not only on their artistic merits, but on allocated scenes. their compatibility to ‘mesh’ as a group and their ability to relate well SGCNZ NSSP 2019 culminated in performances of scenes to all age groups, as well as their ability to be ‘sponges’ who will from A Midsummer Night's Dream (directed by Professor Terence develop from the opportunity and who are willing to give back to the Crawford), Henry V (directed by Erina Daniels) and Macbeth community on their return. (directed by James Cain) at Pipitea Marae on Saturday 5 October It is a huge thrill to find that the 2020 SGCNZ YSC will include and The Legislative Chamber in Parliament on Sunday 6 October. both Alex Gordon and Cam Scott. Massive congratulations should Alex, Emma and Cam all gave engaging and confident performances, showing no sign that they had only had five half days go to all three students for their outstanding work before and during the SGCNZ NSSP programme, and special congratulations to of rehearsals prior to the performances. They were an absolute Alex and Cam who will represent their family, their school and their credit to themselves, their families and to Kristin School. Once the country when they travel to the UK in July 2020. programme had concluded, Cam noted that: "Our connectivity

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Blokes' Breakfast On the last day of Term 3, we held our annual charity Blokes' Breakfast event where more than 130 guests enjoyed a catered sit-down breakfast in the Roy Munn Gym. The inspiring World Champion and Olympic gold medallist Rob Waddell. rower Rob Waddell was the guest speaker, and he talked about what it has taken him to get to be the best in his field, and the challenges he has faced along the way.

Students and Dads took on the rowing machine and grinding machine challenges to see if they could beat Rob's time. A few came close, but no one could beat the world's best! The event raised more than $1,400 for our chosen charities Cure Kids and Ronald McDonald House. Thanks to all those who supported this event!

Kristin Music rocks the stage with Mick Fleetwood and Sir Bob Geldof On Monday 23rd September a group of Kristin Middle and Senior School music students took to the stage of the Vodafone Events Centre performing for a packed audience including Sir Bob Geldof (Live Aid, The Boomtown Rats) and Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac).

This exciting event was a fundraiser for New Zealand youth music charity 'Play It Strange' and was produced by Duco Events.

Our students were fortunate to hear Fleetwood and Geldof talking about their lives and influences as musicians. Their talk included many colourful stories and reflections on their journey as internationally acclaimed musicians.

As part of the evening Mick Fleetwood had selected two of his favourite songs for our Kristin students to perform with Kristin parent Geoff Sewell. Fleetwood and the audience were hugely impressed by the Kristin students' entertaining renditions of Nat King Cole's 'When I Fall In Love' and Dean Martin's 'Memories Are Made of This' .

Top marks in Kiwi Science Competition

Congratulations to Jack Shaw (Year 8), Mia Cao (Year 9) and Logan McKean (Year 10) who attained the highest marks nationally in their respective year levels in the 2019 Kiwi Science Competitions run by the University of Jack Shaw.

Canterbury. The competition uses everyday contexts relevant to the New Zealand science curriculum, and is skills-based covering scientific investigations, interpreting data and critical thinking skills.

The competitions were highly contested by students from 400 schools throughout New Mia Cao. Zealand so it is a phenomenal result that three Kristin students attained the top marks nationally in the competitions. In addition, the following Kristin students also placed in the 99th percentile for the competitions: Leo Li (Year 7), Lucas Liu (Year 7), Lily Tamahori (Year 7), Zeph Zhong (Year 7), Charlotte Logan McKean.

Baker (Year 8), and Leo Huang (Year 10).

Kristin student named NZ School Team Captain!

Congratulations to Year 12 student Lucia Doak, who has been named Captain of the 2019 New Zealand Secondary School Girls’ Water Polo team. This team will be travelling to the Gold Coast in December to compete against Australia in the Lucia Doak. annual test-series.

Individually many of the girls have played as rivals against each other as part of the New Zealand Secondary Schools Premier and Senior Competition (where Kristin School won a bronze medal earlier this year) as well as at Club level, and it is a great opportunity to bring their individual skills, talent and experience together to represent New Zealand. Lucia has previously represented New Zealand at both the Youth (2018) and Junior (2019) World Championships, and we wish her and the team all the best for the Trans-Tasman Test Series ahead.

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Sam exploring the rugged terrain.

Ben Counsell surfing the waves in Raglan.

Term 4 Welcomes Two National Champions Back to Westlake Boys High Over the holidays we had two students become national champions in their respective sporting disciplines.

Ben Counsell was crowned the U18 National Scholastics Longboard Champion, after competing against the top secondary school surfers in New Zealand. The final was nail-bitingly close, with Ben ultimately surfing his way to victory.

Sam Buckley also rode his way to success after being named the U20 NZ Mountain Biking Champion. Sam covered 24 kilometres, over six laps, including 700m of elevation; the course included a mixture of steep climbs and technical downhills. However, this did not deter Sam as he won the competition at just 16 years of age.

Sam Buckley competing in Dunedin.

Barricade scene.

Les Miserable Dominates Auckland Showdown Nominations The much-loved Les Miserables school edition continues to see success as the Auckland Live Showdown ceremony has announced its nominations for the 2019 year.

Westlake has received 24 nominations in several categories for its outstanding array of performances, some of which include Auckland Live People’s Choice Award, Outstanding Musical and Best Production 2019.

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Daniel Rouse and Paris Jagger as Marius and Eponine.

Les Miserable Finale.

Sam Lucas and Headmaster, David Ferguson.

Sam with our Interact Community Group.

Westlaker Making Waves in Madagascar Westlaker Sam Lucas recently returned to New Zealand for the first time in three years. During this time, he visited Westlake to educate our students and staff about his recent endeavours in Madagascar, Africa. Sam hosted several talks about his self-sustaining 'Onja' initiative, which aims to fight poverty and progress talented

Cruz beside his award-winning image.

students, who might not otherwise have the means. Our students, staff and community were humbled by Sam’s ambitions to help the underprivileged students see success. The school raised a total of $2000 for ‘Onja,’ which will create future growth, opportunity and sustainability within the project!

An iridescent bigfin reef squid.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year The talented 14-year-old student and photographer Cruz Erdmann has been named London’s Natural History Museum’s Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year for 2019.

The prestigious competition entered its 55th year, with Cruz's image one of 48,000 entries from more than 100 different countries.

His winning image of an iridescent big fin reef squid was captured during a night dive in the Lembeh Strait, off Indonesia.

The prestigious competition entered its 55th year, with Cruz's image one of 48,000 entries from more than 100 different countries.

Cruz at the London History Museum.

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Grace An wins Japanese Language competition This year, five of our Japanese language learners from both the IB and NCEA courses participated in the Auckland University of Technology’s Speech Competition.

Winner Grace An developed her love of language learning at Rangitoto College…

Three of our students took out top prizes, gaining first and second place and a highly commended. Winner Grace An developed her love of language learning at Rangitoto College, and credits her success to the passionate teachers from the Languages Department and the guidance of her Japanese teacher Yuka Harrison, in particular. Grace says the competition “widened my eyes to the many opportunities that come from learning a language, and I have gained even more motivation to learn Japanese."

Lucas Braga's photography piece was a finalist in the Wallace Awards.

Grace An won first place at the AUT Speech Competition.

Rangitoto College was proud to be the best represented school in the Artrageous exhibition awards.

Visual Arts students shine at local exhibitions Rangitoto College was proud to be the best-represented school in the awards at the Artrageous Secondary Schools’ Art Exhibition. This bi-annual competition saw students from the North Shore exhibit art works across a range of media at the Mairangi Bay Arts Centre in Term 3.

Milly Hu received one of the top awards, Ivan Pasatsin received a Merit award and Tylah David received a special mention. All are Year 13 Photography students, and this exhibition was an opportunity for the public to view their work which was produced by students under the tutelage of our talented Visual Arts teachers capturing the unique perspective of youth today. ​The Wallace Secondary School Art Awards also featured artworks from our talented senior students. This prestigious exhibition was held at the Pah Homestead and featured the best secondary school

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… this exhibition was an opportunity for the public to view their work which was produced by students under the tutelage of our talented Visual Arts teachers… art from around the country. “It’s so great seeing my work on display in a reputable art gallery,” says Lucas Braga, a Year 13 Photography student, who, along with Alice Smokotina in Year 13 and Leah Harris in Year 11, was featured in the Art Awards.

Stacked, peforming at the Smokefree Rockquest national finals.

Serenata, the girls choir, claimed Bronze at the Big Sing national finals.

Smokefree Rockquest national finalists, Brody & Ben.

Musical success

As always, our Performing Arts Department has been a hive of activity this year, with our students’ hard work resulting in a multitude of awards won in Term 3.

The Fundamentals choir gained a distinction award at the Big Sing Cadenza in Rotorua, while the girls’ choir Serenata gained a Bronze Award at the Big Sing national finale in Dunedin. Year 13 saxophonist Charlie Harmer was selected for the prestigious 2019 New Zealand Youth Jazz Orchestra and two of our groups – Brody & Ben and Stacked – made the top 10 at the Smokefree Rockquest national finals.

Charlie Harmer was selected for the New Zealand Youth Jazz Orchestra.

The Fundamentals choir gained a distinction award at the Big Sing Cadenza in Rotorua, while the girls’ choir Serenata gained a Bronze Award at the Big Sing national finale…

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Tamara (right) and Dominique with the Dutch team, which they beat 2-0.

Beach Volleyballers place 6th in the world After winning the New Zealand Secondary Schools Junior Beach Volleyball Championship at Mt Maunganui earlier this year, Year 11 Westlake Girls students Tamara Nu’u and Dominique Menoita set their sights on the 2019 ISF Junior Beach Volleyball World Schools Championship at San Vito lo Capo in Sicily, Italy, from 5th – 9th October.

Enduring contrasting weather conditions from unbearable heat to incredibly strong winds, they beat the Chinese team 2 – 0 to meet Hungary in the play off for fifth and sixth place. The strong eastern block team narrowly missed out on the top four spot and beat our Swans 2 – 0. Tamara and Dominique represented the school proudly and performed very well for New Zealand’s first appearance at the

World School Games. USA won the championship, with Brazil and the Ukraine finishing second and third respectively.

“We had an amazing experience at the World Schools Beach Volleyball Championship, where we got to meet and play against people from all over the world,” say Tamara and Dominique.

“Throughout the experience we both learned so much as individuals and as a team. We got to experience a tournament on a larger scale and learn how to manage ourselves during it. We made a lot of friends that we will keep in contact with and hopefully see in the future. We hope to attend the 2021 World Schools Beach Volleyball Championships in Israel too. We were very proud to be able to represent Westlake Girls and our country.”

Students thanked for their care and support Over the course of this year, a group of Westlake students have been volunteering at North Shore Hospital as part of the Well Foundation. This is what David Price (Patient Experience Director) had to say. "Here is a bigshout out to the fantastic volunteers at Westlake Boys High School and Westlake Girls High School whose efforts this year have helped us enhance patient experience at North Shore Hospital.

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thank them as they now head into their end-of-year exams."

David spent time with the pupils, presenting them with some congratulatory certificates over an afternoon snack as a gesture of their appreciation.

Leaving Westlake as a World Vision 40-Hour Famine Ambassador Year 13 student Alyssa Wilson is leaving Westlake Girls High School this year with lots of successes under her belt. She’s a Cultural Prefect, has performed at Polyfest and Ahurea, placed third in the regional Manu Korero speaking competition two years in a row, and was also recently named as recipient of the 2019 Te Tohu O Kaitautoko award for her leadership and service at Westlake Girls High – just to name a few!

Here she shares about her latest success – being selected as a World Vision 40-Hour Famine Ambassador. "I can proudly say that Westlake Girls High School has equipped me with the tools for success. I’ve been taught to build upon skills of resilience, confidence, respect and self-awareness, I’m now a much more reflective and grateful woman.

"I believe my experiences and traits can be attributed to my success in becoming the 2020 World Vision 40-Hour Famine Ambassador. In preparation for this role, I was asked to present myself through various media methods, from an A4 page describing why I care about social justice and the 40-Hour Famine, a short video of me attempting to inspire Kiwi kids to get involved in the 40Hour Famine and a reference letter.

This role will allow me to travel to a third world country and meet with the local children who will be receiving aid from the 2020 40-Hour Famine…

"Getting the call that I was one of the 30 successful applicants was beyond what I thought was possible. From there I was invited to a Skype interview with two members of the school partnership teams, then went on to attend a recruitment day. I received the call letting me know I was successful a week after that.

"This role will allow me to travel to a third world country and meet with the local children who will be receiving aid from the 2020 40-Hour Famine, filming promotional videos and understanding their story. From there I will be travelling all around Auckland, and occasionally New Zealand, to promote and inspire young people to get involved in the 40-Hour Famine.

Alyssa Wilson with her award for third place in the regional Manu Korero speaking competition.

"Over the course of six months, I will be speaking in assemblies, meeting with committees and providing support to ensure that 2020’s 40-Hour Famine is the best it’s ever been. Although I feel the weight of the expectations and pressure to raise as much money as possible, I feel comfortable and confident knowing that there really is no failure as, regardless of whatever the amount, lives will be changed for the better.

"I have made a personal promise to devote myself to this cause so my passion is as genuine as it is strong. I am so grateful that I can look to my future and be excited, because of the past I’ve led at Westlake Girls High School.

Xiaole Zhan "a name to watch" Westlake's literary 'rock star' has done it again! Xiaole Zhan has placed first equal in the Secondary School Division of the nation-wide Sargeson Prize short story competition.

Sponsored by the University of Waikato, the award's focus is to encourage new voices and ensure the future of short-story writing.

Xiaole was awarded first equal for her short story 'Woman, sitting in a Garden'. She shared the prize with a student from Wellington High School. The prize includes a monetary award and a weeklong summer writing residency at the University of Waikato, with accommodation and meals at one of the University's halls of residence, a writing mentor who will offer feedback on Xiaole's work and a writing space in the School of Arts.

University of Waikato lecturer and 2019 judge Catherine Chidgey said both winning stories were "exceptional" and both writers were names to watch. Hosted by award sponsors the University of Waikato, the event was held in conjunction with the University’s annual Frank Sargeson Memorial Lecture. For 17 years the memorial

Xiaole Zhan, Judge Catherine Chidgey and University of Waikato Pro Vice-Chancellor Allison Kirkman.

lecture has celebrated the memory of the Hamilton-born writer, who changed the face of New Zealand literature through his short stories and novels.

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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.

Are you focusing on where you're going?

Cam Calkoen

Wow wow wow, we can’t believe how epic this world is and what contributes to that are people who make things happen, who get off their bum, maybe go through some challenges but are laser focused on their awesomeness.

So how is your focus? on a scale of one to 10 (One being I’ve got a storm going on and can’t see s**t, 10 been awesomeness is right there). Again where you are does not matter, where you now go is everything!

When you first saw the words “just do it”, how did you feel and what did you say to yourself? The brand Nike started as a dream to one day and the book ‘Shoe Dog’ by Phil Knight is one for the library absolutely!

Now maybe you’re not setting up an apparel company or off to the Olympics but get real serious about the actions you can take real soon, like maybe even right now to reach a new level of awesomeness.

… don’t underestimate you, while at the same time remembering that success isn’t just what we achieve as individuals…

Getting uncomfortable is not hard, deciding to do it can be, we procrastinate and let the undesirable get in the way. So write down or schedule the following: • What are five things you can do that you’ve never thought of before, that your procrastinating about, or are challenged by the risk/difference associated with them?

• Who can help, guide, inspire, connect you? Come up with five names and organise to meet them, use the community and don’t underestimate how connected people are.

• What value can you give people? And hey, don’t underestimate you, while at the same time remembering that success isn’t just what we achieve as individuals, but how we learn from our experiences and share them.

• What’s the one thing you can do right now, or schedule, to make the most awesome result happen? One thing – don’t over think it, do it!

The difference between people who are good, people who are great and people who become awesome is that those who become awesome send that email, make that phone call, jump that bit higher, push that bit harder.

Make the day awesome!

Inspirational Speaker Book Cam and inspire new levels of awesomeness with your team.

Contact Cam 02111 26 598

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Arts & Culture Pillar at Shore Junction

Shore Junction is a youth innovation hub being created in the heart of Takapuna. It is being designed as a space for young people to connect, belong and grow. Shore Junction will offer youth-friendly facilities and integrated services that support innovation, learning, wellbeing and creativity, enabling young people to accelerate their potential and embark on their future pathways to success.

WHAT IS THE ‘ARTS & CULTURE’ PILLAR? Through our Arts & Culture Pillar, we provide a positive outlet for youth creativity; using art, music, dance, cultural arts, digital media, broadcasting and other art forms as vehicles for selfexpression and positive youth development.

The ultimate goal is to support young people to feel connected, to feel that they belong and to have a safe place where they can come to explore their passions, develop new skills and gain critical experiences that support their future pathways.

Young people need access to spaces where they can explore creative expression and collaborate on creative projects.

A creative context offers young people greater opportunity to explore self-identity, to share their stories and experiences in a safe and nurturing environment, to experience new perspectives, and engage more actively with the people around them through creative collaborations.

KEY ACTIVITIES: The Arts & Culture Pillar will offer content that enables this connectivity, creative expression and pathway development.

The ‘flagship’ content represents Shore Junction’s core offering under the Arts & Culture Pillar. This has been co-designed with young people, and reflects their vision for the Shore Junction community, and the priority opportunities that they would like to access and engage with.

YOUTH CURATION: Opportunities for young people to take a lead curative role in utilising Shore Junction spaces for exhibition and performance works, providing a platform for diverse local youth talent. This curative role will extend to creative online materials as part of Shore Junction’s online community.

COLLABORATIVE ARTS PROJECTS: Support and resourcing for groups of young people to work collaboratively on artsbased projects – from themed spoken word events, to murals or sculptural installations. This will include creative enterprise as part of the Enterprise Pillar.

CREATIVE BROADCASTING: Through collaboration with Shore Junction partners, facilitate opportunities for young people to engage in creative broadcasting; with a focus on TV content, radio, podcasting, and filmmaking. This will both showcase talent and provide a platform for young people to have a stronger voice in public forums.

PATHWAYS TO INDUSTRY: Through collaboration with Shore Junction partners, facilitate opportunities for young people to build creative industry contacts, and access work experience and employment opportunities. www.shorejunction.nz

WILSON HOME TRUST: NEWS

EDUCATION: MARK WILSON EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL, KRISTIN SCHOOL

Finding the True Meaning of Wellbeing Trust Manager Carol White accepting the donation from Westlake Girls High School.

Wilson Home Trust

November News Earlier this year we were approached by Jemma Maxted from Westlake Girls High School about the possibility of fundraising for the Wilson Home Trust. Each year, the five Houses within the school choose a charity to focus their efforts on, with children being the choice for 2019. The prefects and Deans of Wairau House were keen to choose the Wilson Home Trust, as it is local and really makes an impact by helping young people in the community.

Jemma was particularly excited to co-ordinate bake sales and pizza drives to raise funds, as Westlake Girls High School have had a few students who have been cared for in the Home and they wanted to give something back.

In October, we were thrilled to be invited to Westlake Girls High School assembly to be presented with a cheque for $2,353.40.

And late in October, we were thrilled to be invited to Westlake Girls High School assembly to be presented with a cheque for $2,353.40. Our thanks to Jemma Maxted, the prefects and Deans of Wairau House for their effort and enthusiasm in raising such a significant amount of money for us.

October also saw us welcome several groups of visitors to our beautiful site, including the CCSDisabilityAction staff from both the Hamilton and Whangarei branches – who we work with quite closely. We also delighted to have the Epsom Garden Club visit, and have already had a couple of inquiries from other gardening clubs and groups wanting to visit our very unique site. If you would like to arrange for a group to visit over the spring and summer months, give us a call on 09 488 0126 or email info@wilsonhometrust.org.nz If you would like to know more about the Wilson Home Trust and the work we do check out our website www.wilsonhometrust.org.nz or facebook page https://www.facebook.com/wilsonhometrust1/

Mark Wilson

Looking after your wellbeing is increasingly important in our fast-track and complex modern world. However, our young people in particular are at risk of the wrong messages around how to develop a strong and healthy wellbeing. These wrong messages come through the increasing commercialisation of wellbeing and through the self-obsessed nature of social media.

It is easy to observe a whole new industry around 'self-care' based on selling products and services to help ‘treat’ ourselves. The real worry is how aggressively these are targeted at young people... women especially. ‘Essential self-care’ products infer we fail to care for ourselves properly or lack the ability to do so. While occasional massages and takeaways are fine in moderation, further offerings (eg spa treatments, clothes, trips overseas or beauty products) become very expensive, obsessive and for some people even very addictive. This approach accentuates people’s insecurities, fosters greater self-obsession and incorrectly shifts the responsibility for your own wellbeing onto external influences rather than yourself.

The original meaning of 'self-care' was based upon prioritising your mental and physical health. True self-care involves ensuring you get enough sleep, eat a healthy diet, include some exercise, keep socially connected and have balance in your life. Ultimately it also involves people finding out what nurtures them. It should be about self-love and self-improvement, not a necessity nor a costly luxury.

True self-care involves ensuring you get enough sleep, eat a healthy diet, include some exercise, keep socially connected and have balance in your life.

Truly effective wellbeing can simply be found in the Mental Health Foundation NZ’s ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’. These are: Connect with people; Be Active; Keep Learning; Give; and Take Notice. Having a whole school approach based around such a model is the way to help ensure our young people are equipped with the right skills to develop strong and positive self-care and wellbeing approaches.

The 'Give' of wellbeing is not just about money but also your time, words and presence. It essentially seeks to instill in people a sense of service, what we traditionally called showing kindness to others. Kindness is a powerful thing, and research shows it is highly transferrable. Stanford University’s Associate Professor Jamil Zaki concluded that people imitate both the positive actions and also the spirit underlying them. In other words, kindness begets kindness.

Kindness not only affects those whose lives are bettered by the immediate actions, but it spreads from subsequent actions and into our world.

Positive wellbeing enhances our happiness. Happiness in the true sense of the word brings the understanding that it does not come from feeling good, but ‘knowing’ good and ‘doing’ good. This was recognised by St Benedict who is attributed with saying: “the purpose of life is a life of purpose."

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YES DISABILITY SUPPORT CENTRE: NEWS

Youth voice on the North Shore An inclusive North Shore

YES has been servicing the North Shore for 15 years and thanks to our Auckland youth engagement group (YEG), we have changed how information is delivered, removed stigmas, changed mind sets, delivered successful nationwide projects, collaborated, Sonia Thursby co-created and been a space for these young people with disabilities to have a voice. The Auckland YEG has young disabled people from across Auckland that meet monthly to discuss trends, issues and solutions that affect young disabled Aucklanders.

We are excited to announce that with the support of our local boards, we are taking applications for our first ever North Shore YEG. This group will be the voice of young disabled people on the North Shore, Hibiscus Coast, the Bays, Devonport, Takapuna, Kaipatiki and Upper Harbour. It will have leadership and governance training with ongoing support from trained youth workers and members of the Auckland YEG, giving these young people the tools and space to grow, learn, contribute, fail and succeed, and to build long lasting connections, leadership skills and confidence.

This group will be the voice of young disabled people on the North Shore, Hibiscus Coast, the Bays, Devonport, Takapuna, Kaipatiki and Upper Harbour. It will have leadership and governance training with ongoing support from trained youth workers…

The North Shore YEG will not only be advising YES, but local boards as well. This will be an opportunity for them to not only have a voice but also to make a difference, be involved and be part of the community. We are looking forward to this new collaboration working with young people and our local boards to better service the place we call home. This is the start of an 'inclusive North Shore'.

If you are or know a young person who might like to be involved, please email us at info@yesdisability.org.nz or call on 09 414 5360. The first meeting will be Monday, 2 December from 4:30pm – 6:30pm at the PHAB Building, 8 Auburn Street Takapuna.

LIFE LESSONS WITH LIFE EDUCATION TRUST

News from Christine Meyer-Jones

Helping kids make smart life choices

Isn’t it great to see a few more warm days as we 'slowly' head towards our summer and have less of the wet and windy days of winter. The new leaves and blossoms are helping to lift our spirits as we head into warmer days.

I’ve been struggling to formulate this month’s article as it’s a contentious issue, but my fellow trustees felt it’s an important issue and we needed to express our thoughts. So as luck would have it, I found an article in the New York Times that reflected our thinking.

It was written by Denise Grady and I’ll give you the introduction and you can source the rest of the article for yourself as it is worth reading particularly as we currently debate substance availability for our young people.

We need to be alert as a community to the enormous influence some of these substances are having on our young people…

“How a young man nearly lost his life to vaping.”

“He thought vaping THC would be safer than smoking marijuana, but the fumes shut down his lungs. Gregory Rodriguez thought he had the flu when he went to the emergency room September 18, feeling feverish, nauseated and short of breath. He woke up four days later in a different hospital, with a tube down his throat connecting him to a ventilator, and two more tubes in his neck and groin, running his blood through a device that pumped in oxygen and took out carbon dioxide. The machines were doing the job of his lungs, which had stopped working. He was basically on the verge of death.

Rodriguez, 22, a college student, is one of the nearly 1300 people in the United States who have become seriously ill because of vaping.

Like him, about 70 percent are young men. And also like him, many vaped THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Vaping is odourless and easy to hide, Rodriguez slipped into doing it constantly, inhaling enormous amounts of THC and craving more. He decided to talk about it in the hope his story might be a warning to other people under the false impression that vaping is safe. He wants people to stay as far away as they can from vapes , especially THC vapes.”

At Life Education we have not formulated a programme on vaping, but it is under consideration as we are hearing that intermediate schools now have to deal with the issue. We need to be alert as a community to the enormous influence some of these substances are having on our young people and ensure our kids are given the knowledge to make smart choices.

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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Murrays Bay Primary, Wairau Intermediate, Pinehill and Campbells Bay.

INVESTMENT: JMI WEALTH

Creating an investment portfolio to match your retirement goals In our previous editorial, we spoke to JMI Wealth investment advisors Lynette Ball and Shameema Shameem about the challenge for incomeorientated investors relying on a steady stream of income from term deposits and bonds. Typically, these are retirees who have been forced to think differently about the traditional approach to retirement planning, considering the current low interest rate environment. In this editorial we get the views from newly joined JMI Wealth investment advisor Mark Harris, and explore some of the questions and concerns he encounters from clients approaching, or currently enjoying, their golden years.

Mark starts with the point that each client has a slightly different situation, so there is no 'one size fits all' approach to the process of creating an investment portfolio to suit a client’s retirement goals. The needs and means will vary from client to client. There are some general considerations such Mark Harris. as the amount of funds available for investment, the requirement for liquidity and the varying degrees of diversification of assets. Mark notes that while some people have money tied up in property and others are locked into bank term deposits, investors invariably have common questions such as: "What if the unexpected happens, or my partner, for whatever reason, is no longer able to manage our investments?”

In response to such questions, Mark offers some caution in relation to the pitfalls in retirement planning. “Locking capital away without providing a source of regular income, and not having access to it if an emergency arises, is a common oversight. Property, for example, is not a very liquid investment. You can't sell off a slice of it, and equity is notoriously slow to release, particularly if the property market is flat.”

Owning a rental property can, of course, return a monthly income. According to the latest figures on interest.co.nz, the median New Zealand house price of $580,000 delivers an annual rent of $23,015 gross.1 From here, tax, rates, ongoing maintenance and property-management fees all need to be deducted.

“Considering that most couples I meet need around $60 - 80k per annum to cover their living costs at retirement, rental-property revenue may end up less than a third of the target required, while the capital is tied up.” Mark adds consideration of the pitfalls of being a landlord such as property damage add to the risk factor too.

Term deposits have similar lockedin characteristics and if you need to withdraw money for unexpected events it would mean forgoing a portion of your interest payments, if the bank will allow you to even break it. Diversification is an essential consideration, and Mark notes that, “creating an ‘all weather’ investment portfolio is key to ride the 'ups and downs' of markets and to reduce concentration risk. It’s the conventional wisdom of not having all your eggs in one basket.”

Mark suggests a holistic investment portfolio for retirement, “starts with consideration of your different goals and needs, and assessing what your circumstances might look like in years to come."

The next part of the process involves allocating the right investments that are suitable to the time period and the level of risk you're prepared to take.

"This is when an Authorised Financial Adviser (AFA) can transform a potentially complex process into a much simpler and productive one. A session with an AFA will help you identify what the priorities are and how you can achieve them."

Mark’s point, essentially, is it would be better to discover these things sooner rather than later. That way there is more time to save and plan ahead.

Once you've agreed on your priorities, an AFA will help devise a realistic plan based on access to sound investment research and present you with an investment solution that suits your situation.

This process can help you streamline your investments to match your short, medium and long-term goals. Your level of financial comprehension will increase, giving you greater peace of mind and a sense of control. That is the power of great planning!

Mark Harris has lived in Browns Bay for 26 years with his wife Fiona, living in the same home, raising three sons and completing eight major renovations. Mark enjoys weekends at his caravan in Mangawhai Heads and loves fishing. He has been a Rotarian for 10 years and has received two Paul Harris Fellows with Sapphire Pins for services to Rotary, including his District’s Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA).

Contact: Mark Harris, M: 027 688 9836 mark.harris@jmiwealth.co.nz www.jmiwealth.co.nz [1] https://www.interest.co.nz/property/rent-ratio

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PROPERTY LAW: JENNY BARKER, DAVENPORTS

Jenny is a Solicitor in our Davenports Harbour Law property team. Jenny started her legal career working in specialist litigation and resource management teams in the UK and New Zealand before moving to a general practice firm. Jenny advises on a range of property matters including leasing, unit title and cross lease matters, commercial and residential property conveyancing, subdivision, easements and land covenants.

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Mike's personal guarantee

Mike and Melissa’s company leased warehouse space in Albany. Mike had provided a personal guarantee when they signed the lease. The business was growing and in 2018 they needed to move to a larger space. The Albany lease had two years to run so Mike and Melissa contacted their agent and found a new tenant to take over the lease. The landlord agreed to the assignment and a deed of assignment was signed with the new tenant. Mike and Melissa’s company moved out and the new tenant moved in.

Twelve months later, Mike and Melissa received a letter from the landlord saying that the new tenant had not been paying rent for six months and had now gone into liquidation. The letter also stated that Mike and Melissa’s company was responsible for paying the outstanding rent.

Mike and Melissa were confused. They thought they were clear of any responsibility under the lease. If the landlord was holding them responsible, why wasn’t the landlord obligated to tell them earlier about the new tenant not paying rent?

Mike and Melissa called their solicitor. Unfortunately for Mike and Melissa, their company was liable to pay the outstanding rent. Under a standard deed of lease and deed of assignment an original tenant remains liable to the end of the lease term. Fortunately for Mike and Melissa, there were no costs for premises damage, maintenance or reinstatement (returning the premises to the condition they were in at the start of the lease), otherwise these would have been added to the outstanding amount.

To avoid this situation in the future their solicitor recommended that before assigning a lease, they should always investigate the financial situation of any potential assignee tenant. This may include requesting copies of financial statements, references, Companies Office checks, credit checks and considering the tenant’s business experience and assets.

In addition, at the time the lease is assigned, it may be possible for the original tenant to negotiate with the landlord to release or limit the original tenant and/or guarantor’s ongoing liability. For example if the new tenant provides their own guarantor, the existing guarantor could be released from their guarantee immediately or after a 6 or 12 month period.

Jenny Barker, 09 915 4382 jenny@dhlawyers.co.nz www.dhlawyers.co.nz

TALKING TRUSTS: TAMMY MCLEOD, DAVENPORTS

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.

Jack & Lisa

Jack was tired of his job. He had been working for the same boss for years, earning the same money and all his ideas were constantly passed off by his boss as being his boss’s ideas.

Jack decided he wanted to work for himself. For some time he and his wife Lisa had talked about establishing a boutique bakery – a place where you could buy the kind of bread and pastries they had loved when they had travelled through France. Jack and Lisa agreed to put their savings into this new venture, they found some premises with a suitable commercial kitchen and they were on their way.

Jack and Lisa sought some legal advice on setting up the business and entering into the lease on the new premises. But they didn’t have many spare funds – all of their money was going into equipment and set up costs. Their lawyer did suggest that they might want to set up a family trust to put their family home into, but Jack and Lisa’s funds wouldn’t stretch that far. They didn’t want to borrow any more money from the bank and the business was going to be in a limited liability company, so they thought that would protect their personal assets.

Initially things went well for the new boutique bakery. Jack and Lisa paid for all supplies up front, but as their bakery began to expand, they decided to enter into some credit arrangements to help cashflow. Jack and Lisa as directors of the company signed a series of terms of trade with their suppliers. They didn’t read the terms as they were assured that they were standard – plus if they didn’t sign, they wouldn’t get the credit.

Unfortunately for Jack and Lisa after 18 months, they realised that bigger was not necessarily better – while they were struggling to keep up with demand, they were also struggling to pay their bills and got behind on some of their monthly accounts. They also quickly learned that the terms of engagement they had signed weren’t as simple as they had been led to believe and in fact contained personal guarantees, putting their family home on the line.

Jack and Lisa learnt the hard way – if only they had spent just a little bit more money at the start of setting up their business to get the structure right – they may still have given personal guarantees to their creditors but if their assets had already been in a trust, those guarantees would not have meant the loss of their family home.

Tammy McLeod, 09 915 4386 tammy@dhlawyers.co.nz www.dhlawyers.co.nz

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ACCOUNTANCY WITH BELLINGHAM WALLACE

Accountancy with Mike Atkinson of Bellingham Wallace.

Getting your business ready for sale As another year is coming to an end, one starts to reflect on how the year has gone and what to look forward to in the new year. One option that tends to spring to mind for a business-owner is the possibility of selling their pride and joy - their family business - and embark on an alternative business venture or even retirement. The decision to sell one's business is not often an easy decision to make, or a quick and simple process to go through. You will need to do some homework and get all your ducks in a row to ensure you extract the most money from a willing buyer.

At its simplest form, a business is made up of people and processes. Often the success of the business is reliant on a few key people. Most often than not, you - the business owner - will be one of those key people. For a potential purchaser, this is not necessarily a good thing, as the last thing they want is to purchase your business and not be able to operate the business in a similar manner, as all the relationships and business 'know how' may not be easily passed onto them.

There is an opportunity here to look at how your business is currently operating and to put in or strengthen the management team so that the business can operate effectively without you being there. Where appropriate, this may mean implementing an advisory board, a chief financial officer, an operations manager, a business development manager or a general manager if you do not already have one in place. Ensure everyone has current employment contracts in place. It is vital that they know their roles and responsibilities, and are appropriately remunerated. The last thing you want is for one of your key staff to leave even before your business is put up for sale.

Knowing what you would like for the business is a good start to determine some short-term financial goals for it. Be realistic with what your business is worth. Your accountant will be able to assist you in valuing your business and will also give you guidance on the financial performance you will need to achieve to get the sales price you are after. Your desired sales price will guide both the business plan and forecast of the business going forward.

Revisit your business plan or create one if one does not exist. An updated business plan will demonstrate to a potential purchaser where the business is going, how it will grow and achieve its objectives, and will demonstrate good management.

It would be good practice to have an updated forecast to help demonstrate the financial outcome of the business plan.

In terms of company performance, focus on making the business more profitable. This includes growing the business through increasing sales through a combination of increased number of customers, increased sales frequency with your customers, increased value of each sales transaction and increasing efficiency. Look to cut costs where possible and run your business as lean as practical. The business sales price is often calculated on an earnings before interest and taxation (EBIT) multiple so the higher your profit, the more you are going to receive once the transaction has been completed.

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There is an opportunity here to look at how your business is currently operating and to put in or strengthen the management team so that the business can operate effectively without you being there.

Take a look at both your customer and supplier contracts.

Where appropriate, it would be good to lock in customers on a long-term contract as this will assist with demonstrating what future maintainable earnings the business has. This is another key factor in determining the sales price of the business.

Now would also be a good opportunity to see what is happening in the industry you are operating in and what your competitors are currently doing. Know your strengths and build on them to distinguish yourself in the marketplace. Compare your current operations to the industry’s best practice and invest in your company so that it is able to grow to achieve your desired sales price. This investment will also appeal to potential buyers as they know they are buying something unique and will be willing to pay for that uniqueness.

Settle any disputes you may have. The last thing you want is for any unwanted unresolved issues negatively impacting on the sales process. The journey of getting your business ready for sale may at times feel harder than what it needs to be but the end of the journey will be worth it. Addressing the above will put you in a better position to get that sales price you are after.

If you need assistance preparing for the sales journey or would like to assess your options, contact your Bellingham Wallace advisor today to discuss this further.

Mike Atkinson (Director) and Kelvin Sam (Associate).

Phone: 09 309 7851 Visit: www.bellinghamwallace.co.nz

LEGALLY SPEAKING: SCHNAUER AND CO

Legally Speaking with Jo-Anne Thomas, Schnauer & Co.

Decided By Me or For Me? Sometimes life throws us a curve ball and for some reason we are unable to make decisions or understand the consequence of the decisions we do make. This can be a temporary situation or something that will affect us for the rest of our lives; it can happen in a split second or develop gradually over time. If your decision-making process is compromised then who will pay your bills, manage your mortgage, or make decisions about where you will live or who will care for you? Who will promote and protect your best interests, involve you in decision making, or speak on your behalf when it comes to medical and treatment decisions? In short, who do you want to stand in your shoes when you cannot do it for yourself?

Many of us assume that our spouse, partner or child can step in, but it’s not that simple. Without legal authority they cannot sign anything on your behalf, access accounts or make decisions about your finances. They cannot, enter into or sign an agreement on your behalf even if they are also a party. They have no legal ability to make any decisions which are yours alone to make. Even the simplest banking transaction may be blocked without evidence of authority. Unless you or the Court delegates this authority, then a spouse, partner, child, sibling or close friend has no legal standing.

So what are the options?

Firstly, you can do nothing and if for any reason, either temporarily or permanently you cannot make decisions, then your spouse, partner, child, sibling or friend can make an application to the Court for personal or property orders. Be aware that this can take some time depending on your family situation and there are associated costs.

Jo-Anne Thomas

These orders only last three years in general and then they must be renewed. However there is a statutory safeguard that requires the property guardian to account for their use of your finances each year.

Many of us assume that our spouse, partner or child can step in, but it’s not that simple.

In the alternative, you can determine how and when these sorts of decisions will be made for you and by whom. This is by way of Enduring Power of Attorney. By nominating someone in advance, you control who makes what type of decisions, when and how they can make them. You can also require your attorney to provide information on, or consult with another, when making decisions.

We recommend that every person should have an Enduring Power of Attorney in place, as the benefit far outweighs the modest cost. Identifying those that you trust, communicating your wishes in advance and setting up the legal authority for them to act when they need to, will help reduce unnecessary stress in the future. The team at Schnauer & Co would welcome the opportunity to discuss this further and assist you to have peace of mind that someone you trust can make important decisions when you no longer can.

Schnauer & Co, 1 Shea Terrace, Takapuna 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.

P 09 486 0177 F 09 486 0175 www.schnauer.com

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BUSINESS SALES WITH LESTER DE VERE

WELL FOUNDATION: NEWS

Brought to you by Board Chair, Craig Donaldson and CEO, Andrew Young.

New CEO appointed for WELL Foundation

Craig Donaldson

It is my great pleasure to share with you that Tim Edmonds has been appointed CEO of Well Foundation.

Tim has spent the past seven years at Cure Kids, starting as Research and Innovation Director before combining the role with General Manager of Cure Kids Fiji. He played a key role in establishing a number of significant partnership Tim Edmonds. initiatives, including New Zealand’s first child cancer precision medicine clinical trial and an enhanced national rheumatic heart disease control and prevention programme in Fiji.

Tim’s career has spanned the university and health sectors with tenures at Lincoln University and the University of East London (UK), before moving into the health and philanthropic sector at Cure Kids.

Tim’s career has spanned the university and health sectors with tenures at Lincoln University and the University of East London…

Tim will begin with Well Foundation on 11th of November 2019.

As the official charity for Waitematā District Health Board, our main focus for 2020 is to assist in building two new and expanded facilities to benefit the wider community: The Diagnostic Breast Service in North Shore and the Special Care Baby Unit in Waitakere Hospital.

These major projects with completion anticipated to be in 2020, will help us to meet the future needs of our growing community.

I look forward to Tim coming on board and I am sure that he will play a significant role with all our partners and supporters, to accelerate advancing healthcare for our community.

Ngā mihi, Craig Donaldson Well Foundation Chair

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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.

Is your business saleable?... case study

I had the pleasure of meeting up with a lovely mature couple last week who are the owner-operators of a service-based business in South Auckland.

They are wishing to sell their business in around 10-12 months to move to Australia to follow family who are moving permanently at the end of this year.

Their situation is this: • Both work full-time in the business • Operate from home, on a very large property that has a 200 sqm shed to hold the stock/plant • No staff • Primarily Business to Business transactions.

The industry they are in requires quite an amount of stock/ plant handling and the freight costs are normally one of the bigger expenses in the business. This couple have changed the model and have purchased a very large van and do their own cartage… together.

To exit their business, they will need to consider who the buyer is and how the model works for a one-person owner/operator.

To keep it simple, they charge $1000 for their service. The Industry standard is closer to $2,000 for the same service.

They have a business where they are “flat out”… stands to reason. To exit their business, they will need to consider who the buyer is and how the model works for a one-person owner/operator.

The business can afford to increase the prices moderately at least twice before they wish to put it on the market - this would not affect their market share. They also wish to deal with a better business clientele and making a moderate adjustment to the prices will do this.

Doing research into freighting costs that includes some of the heavy lifting will allow them to sell the business to potentially a far greater audience than their current situation where they are doing all the lifting and cartage themselves. They will also ideally need to re-locate the business into warehouse premises in order to have a complete package (business wise) for someone to walk into and take over.

It all critically starts with the margins and pricing, if they don’t do the above in the right order, they may not have a business to sell.

The proof is in the pudding; ideally having a complete set of annual accounts with the above in place for a new buyer to see how the transition has worked would be ideal. We’ll see if they are able to work it through, as they say…. Watch this space.

Cheers for now, Lester.

Contact: Lester de Vere 0274 599 773 or email: Lesterd@abcbusiness.co.nz or visit: www.abcbusiness.co.nz

BOATHOUSE BAY, SNELLS BEACH

Boathouse Bay

– a lifestyle opportunity at Snells Beach Each home carefully designed by award-winning architect Ken Crosson Boathouse Bay is well under construction at Snells Beach and it hasn’t escaped the locals' notice. Tucked away at the northern end of Snells Beach, nestled in between the native bush and the dunes, it’s created a big talking point for residents and, with the beach path winding on from the beachside café, plenty have taken the opportunity to observe the steady progress.

A total of 19 homes are currently under construction - 11 homes have their timber frames and roof trusses completed, and five of the homes have roofs on – something that especially delighted purchasers at the October open day. Boathouse Bay purchasers Mitchell and Susan have a special reason to be pleased, “…we searched for a long time before we discovered Boathouse Bay. It’s everything we ever dreamed of.”

Construction has soldiered on despite the challenging winter weather and with summer approaching, is expected to speed up in time for completion early next year. With roofs now being installed on multiple homes, it’s easy to envision the unique community space that many will soon call home. The unique facilities will include two BBQ areas, a herb garden and an outdoor shower – all shared spaces to create a relaxed, community feel. Purchasers have loved the idea of a small community living by the beach, yet with still so much to offer in the area.

Each home has been carefully designed by award-winning architect Ken Crosson, who has a reputation for re-evaluating the appropriateness of the design to the encompassing space and environment. His characteristic design skills can clearly be seen with

Boathouse Bay, crafted to make full use of the surrounding mature native bush and shore.

Ken appreciates the beauty of the landscape he was chosen to work with, noting that, “this is a unique opportunity to live in a very distinctive landscape”.

Purchaser Jo agrees.

“At Boathouse Bay we are connected to the beach, wildlife, bush and amazing walks, and will be living among like-minded people who want to share this unique beachfront paradise.”

Claire Boggiss, sales agent for Boathouse Bay, has noticed how this landscape has influenced purchasers to make it their home.

“People love being so close to the beach – it’s an exceptional position and there’s nothing like it. To be able to see the coast when the tide is right in is a sight to behold, and it’s captured people’s imaginations."

Construction at Boathouse Bay is expected to be completed by May 2020 and homes are available for purchase.

If you are interested in Boathouse Bay and would like further information, visit Boathousebay.co.nz or call Claire for an onsite appointment on 027 505 5250.

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NORTH SHORE HISTORY: WITH DAVID VERRAN

Ground Floor of Takapuna Library in 1963, T0162, courtesy of Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections.

Takapuna Library celebrates 145 years It is widely believed that Takapuna Library dates from 1879, when the Lake Takapuna Public Library was incorporated under the 1875 Public Library Powers Act. However, at the July 1875 annual meeting of the Lake Highway Board, Chairman Thomas Seaman reported the establishment of a district library during the previous year. Further, that library received a grant from the Auckland Provincial Council in 1874, as with other similar libraries. It was housed at the public school, at the southwestern corner of Taharoto and Northcote Roads.

The Auckland Provincial Council went out of existence in 1876 and education became a nationwide responsibility. Takapuna Library then received a grant from the Education Department for the 1877-1878 financial year, in accordance with the 1877 Public Library Subsidy Act. It also received grants from 1883 to 1886, but from 1887 the government for a time ceased those grants.

The Takapuna school moved to Katrine, later Anzac Street, around 1899, with the library. The subsidy grant from the Education Department started again from 1898 to 1913, but that money was only to be used to purchase books.

In 1913 the Takapuna Borough Council was formed and in 1916 opened new Council Chambers, including a room for the library.

That library then continued to be administered by three Council representatives and three representing library members, with a grant from the Council.

In 1923, a room in the Strand Chambers, at the south-eastern corner of The Strand and Lake Road, was set aside for the library and this was later expanded into other rooms. The Council paid the annual rent. In 1923, there were 285 subscribers, who paid an annual subscription in order to borrow books, and in that year 101 pounds was spent on book purchases.

In 1936 there was a series of newspaper letters expressing ‘disgust’ at what was described as a ‘stale’ and ‘poorly maintained book stock’. It appears that Takapuna Library remained as a volunteer managed library to 1956.

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However, three sets of donors came to the rescue. The Trimble family arrived in Katikati in September 1875 from what is now Northern Ireland. One of two unmarried sisters, Fanny, died 25 January 1945 aged 83, and her estate was left to sister Catherine who died 13 August 1950 aged 88. Their accountant/inventor father William Humphrey Trimble had died 12 February 1924 and around that time the family moved from Devonport to the south-west corner of Strand and Gibbons, where the current library now is.

The residue of Catherine’s estate (around 4,600 pounds) was given to “the Mayor, Councillors and Burgesses of the Borough of Takapuna to establish and equip a free reading room to be used in conjunction with the Municipal Library of the Council”. Back in 1939, R. & W. Hellaby had offered a triangle shaped small block of land at the back of their Hurstmere Rd butcher’s shop for a library, and the approximately 900 square foot library opened 13 March 1956.

The third donor Grace Adelaide Abbott (nee Fletcher) died 4 October 1949, aged 94, and her will stated that Takapuna Borough “Council is the residuary beneficiary in the estate, which residue is to be held by you upon trust as a fund to be applied in your discretion for and towards the erection and/or equipment of a public reading room within the Borough of Takapuna to be called ‘The Grace A Abbott Bequest’ in memory of her son Robert MacFarlane Roy”. Roy was the surname of her first husband and their son had died in 1907.

Her relative Eustace Fletcher still lived at her property on the north-western corner of Esmonde and Lake Roads until his death in 1959, and that property was then purchased by the North Shore Drainage Board in November 1960. The money from the house sale and from investments approached 20,000 pounds and another 10,000-pound Council loan afforded very significant extensions to the 1956 library building. The extended library was opened 9 February 1963, while the current library was opened 5 July 1989.

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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.

Could simple immunotherapy reduce the incidence of hospital infections?

John Appleton

As I see it - by John Appleton This year a family friend was admitted to hospital with a hip fracture after a fall. The surgery went well, and recovery seemed to be on track until an infection was discovered.

Another surgical procedure was performed and again everything seemed ok until he was recalled to hospital to go through it all again. In New Zealand we have a fantastic health system, amazing doctors and nursing care, yet we can’t seem to get on top of infections which can emerge even after the most-simple surgical procedure.

I read a Listener magazine article which was headed ‘’How Safe Is Your Surgery’’. The article highlighted the case of a patient who had been in hospital for fairly routine heart valve surgery. Two months and three operations later he was still laid up with intravenous antibiotics dripping into his arm as he fought off a life-threatening infection in his chest wound.

According to a paper which appeared in the NZ Medical Journal, we have one of the highest post-operative infection rates in the OECD. As I see it, new thinking is required. A renowned Austrian Endocrinologist said, “Progress can only be made by ideas which are very different from those accepted at the moment.”

History tells us that when it comes to the way ‘medicine’ is practiced it can take a long time before new thinking is introduced and becomes accepted practice.

… a sharp focus on improving the immune status of patients prior to arrival at the hospital, during their stay and when they return home could make a significant difference.

An example of this is handwashing which now seems to be the most commonly mentioned preventive measure to reduce the risk of infection. It wasn’t always like this. Hungarian doctor Ignaz Semmelweis set out to find out why so many women died of infection after giving birth. Dr Semmelweis discovered that surgeons were not washing their hands between patients and thus transferring infections from one patient to another. Despite various publications of results where hand washing reduced mortality to below 1%, Semmelweis's observations conflicted with the established scientific and medical opinions of the time. It wasn’t until many years later that handwashing became accepted practice.

Although the statistics about infection in our hospitals make for sobering reading, a sharp focus on improving the immune

status of patients prior to arrival at the hospital, during their stay and when they return home could make a significant difference. It’s interesting to note that many new drugs for cancer treatment focus on immunotherapy.

Vitamin C is essential for a properly functioning immune system. Surgery can have a massive negative impact in the immune system mainly due to stress. It’s important to remember that vitamin C is made by animals in response to stress. Humans are not able to make vitamin C and this should be a clue to the problem. Currently the use of vitamin C in our hospitals is actively discouraged. Recently I had surgery in a German hospital, and I took a lot of vitamin C before and immediately after. This had been approved by my surgeon. My surgical incision healed completely almost overnight and there was never any sign of infection. In the German hospital, all patients are ‘swabbed’ for MRSA prior to admission.

How many people arrive at hospital without being aware of their Vitamin D level? Almost all I imagine. Vitamin D is crucial to activating our immune defenses.

Zinc is known to play a central role in the immune system, and zinc-deficient persons experience increased susceptibility to a variety of pathogens.

The above is all very basic, but I hope we don’t have to wait 50 years before such simple safe and effective interventions could be used to not only save lives but a lot of money too. It could also be very helpful if sugar in all its forms is on the prohibited list in our hospitals. Consuming sugar is a great way to suppress the immune system.

John Appleton (09) 489 9362 appletonassoc@xtra.co.nz www.johnappleton.co.nz

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MURRAYS BAY WHARF BIRDMAN 2020

Murrays Bay Birdman is back!

Saturday March 14th 2020, Murrays Bay Wharf, from 10.30am The Channel Magazine and Benefitz team is once again getting behind the Murrays Bay Birdman event. After a 35-plus year hiatus, the event was brought back by the Murrays Bay Residents Association in 2017 and 2018. With having had a break this year, the event is returning bigger and brighter in March 2020.

With Barfoot & Thompson being the main sponsor, this exciting event will be known as ‘The Barfoot & Thompson Murrays Bay Wharf Birdman Festival. The name 'festival' really captures what it is all about – lots of fun for all the family, young and not so young.

This will be a fun-filled day for everyone with great entertainment, food stalls abundant and of course the famous children’s parade with this year’s dress up theme being ‘Kiwiana’.

An important aspect is the wonderful flying contestants.

Aspiring crazy, brave and enthusiastic ‘Birdmen’ and ‘Birdwomen’ compete for distance and entertainment value by getting creative at building home-made human-powered aircraft and costumes, aiming to win the ultimate MBW Birdman

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trophy by making an honest attempt to fly the ultimate distance off the end of the Murrays Bay wharf into the sea.

There will be prizes for categories as follows: Ultimate Flying Challenge - the longest distance; Fibres and Feathers - must use natural materials and fibres; Most Creative - build up or dance recommended; Best Team; Battle of the Schools - one student team per high school.

The Murrays Bay Wharf Birdman Trophy is to be handed to the Ultimate Flying Challenge for flying the longest distance.

Due to its popularity, entries have been limited so be quick – as in previous years, it will sell out!

Programme of events: 10.30am Entertainment; 12.00pm Children’s & Birdman Parade followed by the Birdman Jump; 2.00pm Birdman Prize giving followed on by more food, fun and entertainment; event closes at 3.00pm.

Registrations for Birdman entries and food stallholders will open in November 2019. Entry forms to be completed online via the event website. Keep an eye on the website for entry forms and information. www.mbwbirdman.co.nz

2020 In 2017 and 2018 we went back to 1976, relaunched the Murrays Bay Wharf Birdman event and thousands turned out to see their fellow men and women flying like birds off the wharf.

Due to the success of those events, Birdman is back again for 2020 – bigger than ever.

Join in the excitement on Saturday March 14th 2020, from 10.30am at Murrays Bay. It’s a festival of fun!

IT’S ON – SATURDAY MARCH 14TH! ABOUT BIRDMAN:

HOW TO ENTER:

The Birdman event is a competition for human powered flying machines and involves human ‘birdmen’ attempting to “fly” the furthest distance off the end of a wharf/pier into the sea, aiming to win the Birdman trophy.

• Entry forms to be completed & returned with payment by 6th of March 2020 • You can enter online via the website www.mbwbirdman.co.nz • Entry Fee is $20 • Entries limited so be quick – it will sell out!

Birdman events are full of fun, splashes, spills and thrills where Birdmen dressed to impress strut their wings to fly or fall, with most of them travelling only a couple of metres before plunging into the sea.

Many flyers will take part to help raise money for charities; others design complex machines to aim for the category prizes. Entrants are encouraged to perform a routine and have music.

THE BIRDMAN FESTIVAL, FROM 10:30AM:

PRIZES FOR:

There are opportunities for those wishing to have stalls at the festival event. Stall sites are just $95 per site for the day.

• Ultimate Flying Challenge - the longest distance • Fibres and Feathers - must use natural materials and fibres • Most Creative - build up or dance recommended • Best Team • Battle of the Schools - one student team per high school.

The Murrays Bay Wharf Birdman Trophy is to be handed to the Ultimate Flying Challenge for flying the longest distance.

This will be a fun-filled day of Birdman action, live music, food stalls, sausage sizzles, drinks etc.

Programme of events:- 10.30am Entertainment; 12.00pm Children’s & Birdman Parade followed by the Birdman Jump; 2.00pm Birdman Prizegiving followed by more food, fun and entertainment; event closes at 3.00pm.

For information & contact details visit: www.mbwbirdman.co.nz

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: BAYLEYS NORTH SHORE COMMERCIAL

A big chunk of land with a new zoning that allows for more intensive development is for sale in the heart of the Wairau Valley.

Prime corner Shore site for sale offers big future upside Over half a hectare of land in a busy corner position on the Wairau Valley’s main arterial road offers a host of future addvalue possibilities.

Located at 75 View Road, at the intersection with Wairau Road, the underutilised 5,778sqm site is zoned for potential multi-level development up to 20 metres high. It also comes with approximately 2,109sqm of retail, hospitality and office premises, with 16 tenancies currently generating net annual rental income of $582,013 plus GST. The property is for sale by tender, closing 4pm Thursday, 5th December 2019 (unless sold prior), and is being marketed by Terry Kim and Ranjan Unka of Bayleys North Shore Commercial.

“Large properties with corner exposure on Wairau Road are highly sought after and tightly held so they rarely come on the market,” says Terry Kim. “This one is located on the busiest part of Wairau Road, around 500 metres from the northern motorway's Tristram Avenue on and off ramps, and on the route to and from the nearby Link Drive bulk retail precinct.”

Ranjan Unka says a major point of difference which adds longterm value to the property is its new zoning under the Auckland

Unitary Plan: 75 View Road sits within a Built Environment Identified Growth Corridor Overlay. This zoning is applied to a limited number of significant road corridors, in this case Wairau Road which is a major arterial route between Glenfield and Takapuna.

“The purpose of this overlay is to provide additional opportunity for retail activities, particularly large format retail, not typically provided for in the underlying zoning which is Light Industry.

“It means this site has more future development flexibility than most properties in the Wairau Valley which have the standard Light Industry zoning. The overlay allows for multi-storey development up to 20m in height and a mix of potential uses including retail, hospitality, office, industrial or car dealerships, subject of course to obtaining any necessary resource consents.”

In the meantime, Terry Kim says a variety of well-established occupants are producing substantial income for the next owner to enjoy, with the ability to also add immediate value by leasing two vacant tenancies. This would provide potential additional income of approximately $60,000pa.

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A new two-level commercial building was added at the rear of the property in 2004.

…this site has more future development flexibility than most properties in the Wairau Valley which have the standard Light Industry zoning.

The larger of two separate building developments on the site, located on its Wairau Road frontage, is generating the majority of the property’s cashflow. Built in the 1980s the 1,384sqm premises is occupied by the Wairau Sports Bar, which has a gaming lounge, a neighbouring liquor store and an upstairs karaoke bar, with a 453sqm Asian supermarket at the rear in a former warehouse building.

Terry Kim says these tenancies have been in place since the early 2000s. There is also 120sqm of empty ground floor space which would suit food and beverage or retail use.

A separate 918sqm two-level building was added at the rear of the site not long after the current owner acquired the property in 2004. “This provides a good standard of modern commercial accommodation, with retail tenancies on the ground floor and office suites above,” says Terry Kim. This building has 12 tenancies ranging in size from 40sqm to 117sqm. Ground floor tenants include restaurants, a hair salon, florist and butchery.

The overall site has extensive asphalt sealing and parking for approximately 88 cars located at the front of the Sports Bar and in the centre of the site between the two buildings. There are two access points off View Road.

Terry Kim says tenants include a variety of Korean businesses which benefit from significant patronage from the North Shore’s substantial Korean population. He says occupants are a mix of small to medium sized businesses, providing a good split risk opportunity for investors.

Ranjan Unka says 75 View Road is strategically located in the heart of the Wairau Valley’s commercial precinct with good transport links to central Auckland, Takapuna and Albany making it very accessible for staff and customers.

“The Wairau Valley is one of the North Shore’s longest established commercial and industrial areas, and has experienced a diversification of activities in more recent times from its predominantly industrial base. This is especially so on Wairau Road which now has a mixture of showroom, bulk retail and smaller retail outlets as well as car sales yards.”

A Giltrap Holden dealership is located next door to 75 View Road and directly opposite, on the other side of View Road, is the Wairau Junction Retail Centre. This a recently redeveloped food and beverage and convenience retail centre with 22 tenancies which have been unit titled and sold off individually to investors.

A wide range of bulk retail outlets are located along nearby Link Drive while massive Pak’nSave, Bunnings and Mitre10 stores are also situated close to Wairau Road.

Longer term, Ranjan Unka says 75 View Road’s level, rectangular site, with dual access ways, could lend itself to a staged partial or full redevelopment.

“The newer building at the rear of the site has shorter term leases than the front building so this part of the property could potentially be more intensively redeveloped first.

“Alternatively, the next owner could simply focus on adding value to the existing premises and tenancy mix, with the underlying land value also likely to keep increasing.”

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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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: NAI HARCOURTS

Members of the NAI Harcourts Business Broking team, from left – Garth Partridge, David Wells, Angela Fletcher and Kevin Stevens.

Sack Your Boss, Buy a Business, Work for Yourself

NAI Harcourts Business Sales, by David Wells

I have been in business broking now for more than 25 years. In that time, I have sold more than 500 businesses and probably looked at and appraised more than 1,000 businesses of almost every imaginable kind. We deal in the 'SME' (Small to Medium Sized Enterprise) range valued between $100,000 and $10,000,000 or more. Sometimes a bit less, and sometimes more.

According to Statistics NZ there are around half a million registered businesses in New Zealand. A small number will be outside of our SME range, many are one-man-bands and many are holding companies not trading on a day-to-day basis. That leaves in excess of 300,000 actively trading businesses for a population of five million. That’s a lot and why so many? Napoleon Bonaparte said “England is a nation of shopkeepers.” I wonder what he would have said about New Zealand.

Why are we so keen to own a business? In my experience there are 10 basic reasons. Some of these overlap.

1. Independence, social status, personal pride, respect and fulfilment 2. Flexibility. Mould your business, occupation and hours to suit your personal situation 3. Establish your own goals and priorities. Cater to your own interests

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4. Determine the culture, the location and the environment that suits you 5. Recruit your own team and choose your own workmates 6. Financial independence and better disposable income 7. Create an asset, a nest-egg for retirement and a legacy for your children and grandchildren 8. Choose an occupation you enjoy. Your interest or hobby may become your business or vice versa 9. Generate your own opportunities, assess the risk and reap the rewards yourself 10. Back your own judgement, make your own decisions without having to argue the case with someone else.

Of course, there are other reasons, but these I see as the main ones. To achieve the best result, you will need the ongoing help, advice and assistance of four qualified and experienced professionals, namely a Solicitor, an Accountant, a Banker and a Business Broker. They can mentor and guide you through the minefield of finance, compliance issues, taxation, budgeting etc. www.northshore.naiharcourts.co.nz

Businesses for Sale Cooper & Co Real Estate Ltd Licensed REAA 2008

South Island Roofing Business

Own your own vineyard

Substantial, well-established, profitable roofing business servicing Queenstown Lakes, Central Otago and MacKenzie Country.

Renowned Peacock Sky Vineyard is for sale.

A fantastic opportunity to be part of this award-winning venture.

Call David Wells on 027 436 1465

Call David Wells on 027 436 1465

Introducing our Business Broking team

David Wells Senior Business Broker

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027 436 1465

021 744 118

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027 274 8618

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BOWLS NORTH HARBOUR: NEWS

with Lindsay Knight

Browns Bay's Colin Rogan starts the season on a winning note Headed by Browns Bay veteran Colin Rogan, North Harbour bowlers have already achieved plenty of distinctions even though the 2019-20 season has barely started.

Rogan, one of the centre’s most decorated bowlers with 30 or more titles to his credit as well as national successes, in late September won a New Zealand qualifying tournament in Hamilton and this month is competing against some of the world’s best players in an international tournament in Perth, Scotland.

Also excelling in the early part of the new season have been two major acquisitions to the Harbour centre’s women’s ranks in national high-performance squad members Wendy Jensen and Selena Goddard.

Jensen, who at the tail-end of the 2018-19 season, won a gold medal as lead in the Black Jacks women’s fours in the Asia Pacific Games in Australia, beat a quality field at Hamilton’s Frankton club to win a prestigious invitation singles event.

And Goddard, formerly with the Carlton club in Auckland but now, like Jensen, with Harbour’s Takapuna club, also won in late September the Auckland premier open singles women’s tournament. The added significance of this success was that to collect the title Goddard beat in turn three top bowlers in Paris Baker, another Black Jack Kirsten Edwards from Nelson, and finally Waikato’s Debbie White.

The wins over Edwards, which was by a decisive margin, and White reversed losses Goddard had incurred to each in major events last season, including to White in the national singles final.

Rogan, due to play his first match in the Scottish Open early this month, won the qualifier held in Hamilton by New Zealand’s Professional Bowls Association.

He also won the New Zealand qualifier for Scotland two years ago but for personal reasons could not make the trip. And while thrilled to be able to go now, Rogan does admit to some reservations.

While the NZPBA has contributed $1000 he has had to meet his own expenses to a knockout tournament which lacks an even playing field. The chances are that he could go out in the first round, for which he will receive 400 pounds.

He points out that the 16 qualifiers, from a range of countries like New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Canada and the United States, are drawn against the top 16 seeds, who coming from either England and Scotland have much greater familiarity with the conditions and environment. Those top players include bowlers of the calibre of the celebrated Scot Alex Marshall.

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with borrowed bowls. For his opening match, against 9th seeded Englishman James Chestney, Rogan will have a green set and wear a green shirt and should he win for the next round he will have to change to a red set and a red shirt.

“It is very difficult for a player outside the UK to win,” Rogan says. “And it will cost me a bit to go but it’s worth it for the experience…. It will be good watching some of the world’s best players.”

The same weekend Jensen and Goddard were involved in the Auckland premier women’s singles, Rogan did well in the male equivalent, the Ivan Kostanich Memorial singles where the final was held at Takapuna. A previous winner of the event, Rogan went out in the semi-finals to the 20-year old Aucklander Aiden Takarua who then won the final and who is player Roger expects to go further. www.bowlsnorthharbour.com

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.

A win for Henry and looking forward to Christmas...

First of all I would like to congratulate our beloved publisher, life is all over and the referee blows his final whistle. the Henry Luce of the North Shore, Mr Aidan Bennett, for his The Local Body Elections are all over for another three years brilliantly orchestrated campaign which sees him now as a and I can’t say I’m sorry to see that all those placards displayed member of the Devonport Takapuna Local Board. It is great everywhere have been taken down. Now it’s time for the new knowing that Mr Bennett is in a position of power, and I know Councillors to start honouring their election pledges. I personally his personal telephone number so I will be hounding him when would like to see more accountability for local body contractors I see things happening on the Shore that I don’t necessarily who are doing the work around our former boroughs. I can still agree with. remember what the boroughs were - Northcote Borough, Devonport It’s November again, and we are looking right down the barrel Borough, East Coast Bays Borough and the City of Takapuna – this of Christmas 2019. I find it amazing how quickly the time goes was when every borough had their small gangs who got on and got by, and if you think you’d like to go and do something like a world things done. Streets were cleaner, parks were well maintained and trip or even buying a motorhome and driving around New Zealand, everything seemed to be tidier and it didn’t cost so much. First especially you people of my age, then you should just get out and thing I’d do would be to start controlling the weeds which are rioting do it. We are the baby boomers who grew up with Bob Dylan, the over the gutters of the Shore.

Beatles and the Rolling Stones. We saw the first man step out Getting away from the North Shore and further into the heartland onto the Moon, probably when we were still at secondary school. of our country, I am getting concerned about some of our major We remember where we were the day that John Kennedy was infrastructure. I have had my daughter attending one of the oldest assassinated, and probably remember where we were when his and most wonderful schools in the country, Whanganui Collegiate brother was shot down in that hotel in Los Angeles.

School, and I have been driving up and down to Whanganui for What I am trying to say is we are getting to the age when we the past five years attending so many different school events. My go to more funerals than weddings. We attend more 70th birthday usual route after leaving Auckland, usually around 5am, is down parties than 21sts and we watch rugby games, wishing we could Highway One to the Waikato Expressway, through Otorohanga, Te still play the game again. We watch cricket wishing we could bat Kuiti, Taumaranui, Ratahi and finally down the winding Parapara and bowl again. We go for long walks along our beaches and feel road. It’s a drive of usually 6.5 hours. Last month, due to a force the cricks in our knees. of nature, large swathes of the Parapara road had slipped and thus We occasionally travel overseas and when we return to New cut off Whanganui’s lifeline to the north. The only way through to Zealand we realise what a paradise we live in and how well we Whanganui now is either going down to Marton and coming back live. But with our age, there is a sense of calm and appreciation for up to Whanganui or going through the Mt Messenger road, into what we have, and hopefully a life well lived. I know personally, my the Taranaki region and then into Whanganui or if you are brave business partner Walter Gill and I walked out of Takapuna Grammar enough, taking the river road through from Ratahi which is mostly a School 50 years ago with a School Certificate education, many first metal road.

XV games, many Second 11 cricket matches and some really neat The same problem occurred a few years ago in the Manawatu friendships but actually no real idea of what we were going to do for Gorge which is now closed, cutting off the vital lifeline between the rest of our lives.

Palmerston North and the Hawke's Bay and the Wairarapa region.

I was so lucky to have lived across the road from Walter Gill, The only access roads now are small winding roads that are proving who at secondary school was a top athlete, but in saying so was to be difficult for the trucking industry. also a bit of a free thinker. We started working together in the It’s time Shane Jones, the self-acclaimed Prince of the concrete industry from late 1969 which was the year of the great Heartlands and Regions and, in fact all, Central Government start Woodstock Music Festival and Neil Armstrong’s walk on the moon. stating their intentions with regards to getting these roads opened We have remained working together ever since. I wouldn’t have had as soon as possible. it any other way, and I know that he wouldn’t either. It has been a great friendship and a great business relationship over the years.

I don’t really know where this last few hundred words have come from. I think I’m just trying to say that it is closing in on Christmas again, go out and enjoy yourselves and your family and friends. Have barbecues with our wonderful produce, make salads from our abundance of vegetables and drink some of our spectacular local wines. You just www.qpcbuilders.co.nz 0800 772 266 never know when the big game of

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GAVIN ROBERTS RAY WHITE TAKAPUNA

Real Estate: A game of skill estate much like he approaches rugby or When you are buying or selling a home rowing: with an understanding that success on the North Shore, it really makes a is about service, loyalty and good old hard difference if your real estate agent lives work. It’s a game of skill, not chance. He’s and breathes the area. Gavin Roberts committed to his craft, competitive with of Ray White Takapuna is proudly North himself (and his peers), an excellent team Shore born and raised, attending Milford player, and strives for exceptional results...no Primary, Takapuna Normal Intermediate matter what the challenges.

School and Westlake Boys.

"If you're buying, selling or maybe just Having a passion for sports, he played curious about the value of your property, give rugby for Takapuna and pursued rowing me a call and we will help you on your way to and tennis. After 10 years living in Ireland, a stress-free real estate experience."

Italy and Holland he developed invaluable Gavin Roberts Real Estate is a team of skills in communicating with many different dynamic, highly experienced real estate nationalities, which is highly valuable in the Helping out local sports clubs and schools with fundraising auctions. professionals who focus on delivering multi-cultural melting pot that is the Shore. exceptional results for their buyers and sellers.

This time abroad was spent coaching rugby Their records show that they consistently sell properties for aboveand working in leadership programmes with some of Europe’s average sale prices and continually exceed expectations for their leading banks. clients, some of whom tell of their experience on Gavin’s website He believes that attention to detail combined with open lines testimonial video. of communication, an intimate knowledge of the local market and Gavin was also an Alan White Elite Performer for 2018-19. The trends results in successful outcomes for both buyers and sellers in Alan White Elites are recognised for their exceptional performance in all markets the market. This status equates to the Alan White Elite Performers Gavin says, “It is a great privilege to work for people in selling being in the top three per cent of the entire Ray White Group. what for many is their largest asset. I will make the process as stress-free as possible. It is important to have shared expectations and always providing regular feedback with a friendly and relaxed Gavin Roberts, Licensee Salesperson, Ray White Takapuna approach.” He adds that a good sense of humour is also part of this Mob: 021 150 1476 Office: 09 488 9191 important relationship.

E: gavin.roberts@raywhite.com As an avid sportsman from way back, Gavin approaches real Website: www.rwtakapuna.co.nz/agents/gavin-roberts/101193

Sam Tran, Gavin Roberts and Michelle Heron – Team Roberts.

Before we had sold our property we had already recommended Gavin to three different people based on his hard working, knowledgeable and honest approach.

– Katie It must be three years or so since I met Gavin. He worked his magic and we got exactly the place we wanted. After I moved in he also helped me out in several areas when I really needed someone to be there.

An absolute heart of gold and so easy to deal with.

– Christine We found both Gavin and Michelle so easy to work with. They are honest in their dealings and they kept us well informed at every step of the process.

- Glenys & Tony

Gavin Roberts, Licensee Salesperson, Ray White Takapuna Gulf View Real Estate Limited Licensed (REA 2008) Gavin Roberts receiving the Elite Performer 2018 - 2019 award from Brian & Dan White

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Mob: 021 150 1476 Office: 09 488 9191 Email: gavin.roberts@raywhite.com Website: www.rwtakapuna.co.nz/agents/gavin-roberts/101193

Luxurious Lakefront Sanctuary 6 Manurere Avenue, Takapuna

This architectural showpiece on the lake epitomises luxury and style in the heart of Takapuna. Celebrating an absolute waterfront position with its own private jetty, it’s almost impossible to believe the vibrant seaside suburb and its beautiful beach are just a five-minute walk from home.

The weight of the world truly lifts in this private sanctuary – it’s a place to gather and entertain with friends and be truly immersed in the special landscape. The show-stopping design was brought to life by Ashton Mitchell Architects - a luxurious two-level structure built from solid concrete. Its distinctive curved roof-line and abundance of glass capture maximum light and the uninterrupted view from almost every room. The layout and proportions will suit discerning buyers who seek a larger living environment and more privacy than an apartment affords, but who desire the same lowmaintenance, secure, 'lockup and leave' lifestyle.

A supremely stylish interior aesthetic creates an understated elegance and the perfect backdrop for the dazzling outlook. While a wide central staircase divides the two levels, an internal lift makes life easy and perfectly future-proofs the home. The voluminous, open-plan living and dining room has a high ceiling stud that further enhances the feeling of space, with the lounge area enjoying a gas fireplace, and a powder room and storage space behind it.

The new designer kitchen has Corian bench tops, abundant storage space, American Oak floors and a sleek feature extractor.

There is a media room / bedroom positioned on one side of the entry, with internal access to the spacious double garage and

workshop on the other.

The second lounge (or spacious office) is equipped with a wine fridge and stunning lake views. Two generous bedrooms each have their own Karen Chambers & Gavin Roberts – ensuite and balcony, with an Ray White Takapuna excellent degree of privacy achieved via the use of louvres and towering trees that screen out neighbours perfectly. Enormous glass stackers run the length of the front and open the space out to the terrace, which is enveloped with a pergola for all-season entertaining.

Lush and well-established tropical plantings create a private, resort-style microclimate thanks to the sunny north-west aspect and protection from the prevailing wind. The area is lit up at night and connects the terrace to the deck and lake shore via a curved wooden staircase. There’s storage space under the deck for kayaks and the immaculately maintained jetty and lawn make the perfect place for family relaxing and entertaining.

This truly sophisticated lakefront sanctuary presents the convenience of an apartment with the space of a luxury home.

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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 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 ones.

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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Book publishing expertise.

We can help get 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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ANDREW DORREEN

Lakeside Character Home With Unlimited Potential 25 SYLVAN PARK AVENUE, MILFORD Adjoining Sylvan Park Reserve, with the park as your neighbour, number 25 is a Lake Lovers or Sailors dream opportunity to secure a home in this landmark location!

Positioned for supreme sun and enjoying a quiet, serene environment, the full site of over 850m² offers flat outdoor entertaining with a paved patio, enclosed pool and sauna area — ideal for kids and families to entertain in all weather. The home offers ground floor entertaining with the kitchen, dining and lounge spaces all in one area creating a good entertaining hub for the home. A second lounge (or fourth bedroom) adjoins the kitchen which is a great additional living room or movie /

media area. Completing the downstairs is a large double bedroom with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe meaning the owners can, if required, live on one level - a key point to consider for downsizers.

Upstairs there are two spacious bedrooms that share a good sized semi ensuite. The master has a lovely outlook to the Lake and over to the Reserve next door.

Overall the home is a fantastic opportunity for a family with ideally one or two children to come in and enjoy the location, the Lake and the Reserve whilst buying a soundly built home on a full site with huge potential to add future value.

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BARFOOT & THOMPSON, RESIDENTIAL: NADJA COURT

Timeless style, Modern delivery

Two homes for sale at 30 Galaxy Drive, Mairangi Bay Barfoot & Thompson’s Nadja Court is marketing these two homes in Galaxy Drive, Mairangi Bay. The first is a fantastic architecturally designed 1970's fourbedroom family home sitting on a 1115 square metre freehold site in the heart of much-coveted Mairangi Bay. The second home, just completed, is a brand new beach home and provides a sumptuous addition to the property.

For all those families who treasure time together, have extended family, elderly parents, teenagers, want to help their children on the property ladder, or are looking for additional income, this property offers a sensational opportunity along with the coastal lifestyle.

Inside, this substantial residence features four bedrooms, two bathrooms (one of which is an ensuite). There are two bedrooms in the new second home. A series of interconnecting living and dining spaces (all of which enjoy picturesque views of the grounds outside) ensure you're spoilt for choice when entertaining or spending quality time with the family, while the large open plan kitchen makes catering for a crowd a breeze!

Outside, the sun-soaked decks lend themselves to alfresco entertaining, while the landscaped, easy-care grounds perfectly complement the surrounding environment. Multiple spaces to follow the sun, all private and tranquil, an idyllic retreat. Children and pets can play in the gardens, room for a veggie garden, a spa, pool and to kick a ball around on the grass the perfect family home.

Along with the home comes an enviable lifestyle. Leave the car and stroll to Mairangi Bay, making the most of this relaxed seaside community's boutique shops, parks, cafes and restaurants. It

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has everything here: surf club, sailing, golf, tennis, bowling green, supermarkets and medical facilities catering for ages and stages of life. Zoning for excellent schools: Murrays Bay intermediate, Mairangi Bay Primary Westlake Girls High and Rangitoto College.

There's an enviable lifestyle on offer here; one full of lazy walks along the beach, invigorating dips in the ocean, and laidback barbies with friends and family. Of course, there's plenty of versatility on offer too, with the property perfect as a permanent residence, a holiday retreat or an idyllic place to work from home.

Make no mistake – homes of this calibre, in this most soughtafter of spots, are always in demand, and prospective purchasers are advised to proceed with genuine urgency. Contact me today for more information.

30 GALAXY DRIVE, MAIRANGI BAY For Sale by negotiation Viewing: Contact Nadja Court today for viewing times View property online: www.barfoot.co.nz/781059 For further information contact: Nadja Court, Barfoot & Thompson, Mairangi Bay M: 021 777 690 or 478 9089 e: n.court@barfoot.co.nz

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The Channel Crossword

Set locally by Mãyã, especially for Channel each month. No. 53

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(9) 25 Tongue bone covered greeting internally (5) 26 She’ll be right now trucks don’t start (2,7) 27 Rudolph holding deer’s nose - red, naturally (5)

1 Hear bandages worn by types of 1 across (10) 2 Teach giving Times for Time; retrospective about bird has precision (10) 3 One who favours an individual’s right of decision (and 4 down?) (3-7) 4 Wonderful asset we abandoned (5,2) 5 A h-hyena might be agreeing, or not (4,3) 6 Is bismuth found in wader? (4) 7 Solvers, as some say, are examples of 1 across (4) 8 Help duck - not 4 down, but not bad (2-2) 12 The right conditions to give a ring, I’m told, to a leading 1 across? (10) 13 Johnny B. heard playing a song by Spandau Ballet? 4 down! (4,2,4) 14 I am nonchalantly hanging around Germany in a unilateral manner (3-7) 18 Titters about operatic climaxes (7) 19 E.g. Goths despoiled 1 across that aren’t yet 1 down (7) 21 Rotate nails, heels over head (4) 22 Power line to the front (4) 23 King Ben backed industrial region (4)

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