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DELICIOUS TREATS with Devonport Chocolates

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By Caroline Everitt of Devonport Chocolates

Chocolate Bunnies, Easter Eggs and Bizarre Easter Traditions Easter Eggs and Chocolate Bunnies are part of the joy and celebration of Easter. From Easter egg hunts to decorating hard boiled eggs, families and cultures all have their own traditions.

On the Christian calendar Easter Sunday is the day you celebrate the resurrection of Christ. It is thought Easter Eggs celebrate new life and new beginnings and are a symbol of resurrection.

The egg and bunny are linked to pagan spring festivals. In Europe the spring equinox often falls the same time as Easter and the egg and hare are symbols of new life and fertility.

The Easter bunny is believed to be a German tradition. The Easter bunny visits homes the night before Easter Sunday and delivers (or hides) Easter Eggs for children to find the next day. Easter eggs were originally a candy type paste. Advances in chocolate made it possible to make the delicious chocolate eggs we are familiar with today. German settlers in America spread the joy of the Easter bunny and it has now become a strong tradition in a number of cultures including our own.

New Zealand has developed its own Easter tradition – chocolate covered marshmallow eggs.

In my mother’s research for her chocolate book she discovered that one year Heards made and hand foiled over 3 million marshmallow eggs!

Some of the more interesting Easter traditions which you may like to make into your own include: • Egg tapping – each player is given a hardboiled egg and each player hits the other eggs with their own. The winner is the person whose egg is left intact.

• Egg dancing – place eggs on the floor and dance around them trying not to break them, my suggestion would be to use marshmallow eggs, they stand up

to a bit of squashing if you miss. The adult only version could be to add a few glasses of wine in the mix to make a real party.

A family friendly Easter activity and one I did as a child is dying hard boiled eggs with onion and strings, to make nice patterns, and you can eat the eggs afterwards.

Happy Easter from the team at Devonport Chocolates and whether you celebrate Easter or use it as an opportunity to catch up with family and friends, do it safely and enjoy a little chocolate along the way.

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Channel Community Calendar This CHANNEL Community Calendar is published monthly for Community Events. If you would like to include your event in one of our upcoming

FRIDAY

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Pride & Prejudice The Rose Centre, Belmont, 8-10.15pm Group Show: A Mixed Bunch Depot Artspace, 10am-5pm

Wood Sculpture Live 2011 Lake House Arts Centre Gardens Pride & Prejudice The Rose Centre, Belmont 8-10.15pm

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Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm Belmont Market. St. Margaret’s Presbyterian Church, 8am-12pm Pride & Prejudice The Rose Centre, Belmont, 8-10.15pm Group Show: A Mixed Bunch Depot Artspace, 10am-5pm To Christchurch with Love Concert Fundraiser Paul Potts & The NZSO Bruce Mason Centre 8pm Dancers Danate Fundraising Concert for Christchurch The Pumphouse, 4 & 6.30pm

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm

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Wood Sculpture Live 2011 Lake House Arts Centre Gardens Pride & Prejudice The Rose Centre, Belmont, 8-10.15pm-FINAL

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Takapuna Market, 6am-Noon Car Boot Sale Takapuna Primary School Carpark, 8am-11am Devonport Farmers Market Devonport Wharf, 9am-1pm Devonport Craft Market Devonport Community House 10am-3pm Pride & Prejudice The Rose Centre, Belmont, 2-4.15pm Group Show: A Mixed Bunch Depot Artspace, 10am-4pm APO 4 Kids: Come Out & Play Bruce Mason Centre 10.30am & 12pm 2011 All Ford Day North Harbour Stadium, 10am-3pm

Takapuna Market, 6am-Noon Devonport Farmers Market Devonport Wharf, 9am-1pm

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Gerry & The Pacemakers With Herman’s Hermits Bruce Mason Centre 7pm

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The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm Love Your Coast North Shore Coastal Clean-up Details at: www.sustainablecoastlines.org

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm

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The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

Takapuna Market, 6am-Noon Devonport Farmers Market Devonport Wharf, 9am-1pm

Group Show: A Mixed Bunch Depot Artspace, 12-5pm

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The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch The Pumphouse 11th-30th April, 10.30am & 1pm Into the Woods-Musical Takapuna Grammar School Hall 7.30pm

Wood Sculpture Live 2011 Lake House Arts Centre Gardens Into the Woods-Musical Takapuna Grammar School Hall, 10th-13th Apr, 7.30pm

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Wood Sculpture Live 2011 Lake House Arts Centre Gardens Exhibition Opening 3pm

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The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

State New Zealand Ocean Swim Series. King of the Bays Takapuna Beach, 9am-5pm Love Your Coast North Shore Coastal Clean-upDetails at: www.sustainablecoastlines.org

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Alana Haines Australasian Dance Awards Bruce Mason Centre, 9am-3pm & 4pm-8.30pm Wood Sculpture Live 2011 Lake House Arts Centre Gardens Toyota Optimist National Champs Narrowneck Beach, Devonport

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Takapuna Market, 6am-Noon Devonport Farmers Market Devonport Wharf, 9am-1pm Alana Haines Australasian Dance Awards Bruce Mason Centre, 9am-12.30pm, Semi Finals 1-3.30pm Grand Finals & Presentations 6.30-10pm Cocktail Party 10-11.30pm Wood Sculpture Live 2011 Lake House Arts Centre Gardens Toyota Optimist National Champs Narrowneck Beach, Devonport

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Morning Melodies Royal New Zealand Navy Band Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

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Group Show: A Mixed Bunch Depot Artspace, 10am-5pm

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Wood Sculpture Live 2011 Lake House Arts Centre Gardens 6th Apr-16th May Pride & Prejudice The Rose Centre, Belmont, 8-10.15pm

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Pride & Prejudice The Rose Centre, Belmont, 8-10.15pm Group Show: A Mixed Bunch Depot Artspace, 10am-5pm-FINAL

Group Show: A Mixed Bunch Depot Artspace, 10am-5pm Massey University 2011 Professorial Lecture Series Professor David Raubenheimer Massey University Albany Campus 7-8.30pm

The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

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Into the Woods-Musical Takapuna Grammar School Hall 7.30pm

Wood Sculpture Live 2011 Lake House Arts Centre Gardens Toyota Optimist National Champs Narrowneck Beach, Devonport 19th-25th April The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

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MASSIMO PRESENTS

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Into the Woods-Musical Takapuna Grammar School Hall 7.30pm-FINAL

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Wood Sculpture Live 2011 Lake House Arts Centre Gardens Toyota Optimist National Champs Narrowneck Beach, Devonport The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

Wood Sculpture Live 2011 Lake House Arts Centre Gardens 6th Apr-16th May The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

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Guitars @ Belmont The Rose Centre, Belmont 8pm Lexus of North Shore Charity Fashion Lunch Spencer on Byron Takapuna from 11am

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Alana Haines Australasian Dance Awards Bruce Mason Centre 21st-24th April 6-8pm Wood Sculpture Live 2011 Lake House Arts Centre Gardens Toyota Optimist National Champs Narrowneck Beach, Devonport

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Wood Sculpture Live 2011 Lake House Arts Centre Gardens Ladies Night 2-Raging On The Rose Theatre, Belmont 4th-8th May, 8pm

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Massey University 2011 Professorial Lecture Series Professor Graeme Wake Massey University Albany Campus 7-8.30pm

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out & about on the shore

Popular new Takapuna salon Oscar & Co, owned by Gene Cooksley, celebrated their arrival on Hurstmere Road in late February with an evening of wine and nibbles a the salon.

Reuben, Norelle, Julie.

Dave Donaldson, Gene Cooksley, Peter White.

Paul Wacker, Jason Barrow.

Chloe Rowe, Jane Hassall.

John Adams, Jo Christensen.

Pearl Nigro, Sarah Edmondson.

Dale Hendry, Anthony Marsh.

Lia van Baaren, Ellie van Baaren.

Phillipa, Linh, Hannah, Narelle, Gene Cooksley.

Dave & Leeann Gilbert with Cindy & Craig.

Stuart and Jacqui Wright.

JAZZ at Corellis in Devonport has become popular. You can dine and listen to live entertainment at Corellis featuring musicians like “Laid Back Kool”.

Jane Tabak, Ana Capon.

Corellis Staff – Ricky, Sugen, Ryan, Adam.

Adrienne and Rosemary Williams.

Federico Alurralde and Andreia Leal.

Owen Lyttelton, Eric Hudson-Smith, Moira Hudson-Smith, Mary Lyttelton.

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Darnelle and Keri Louie.

Elena Bacarji, Olga Golovko.

Meier and Claudia Silvant with kids Stella & Mara.

Paul, Glen, Kelly.

Jeri Moore of Laid Back Kool performing with guitarist Patrick Dwyer.

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Nick Henley, Paul Alexander, Rachel Alexander, Mike Ott.

Bev Wiltshire, Lousie Galbraith, Michelle Wall.

Neil Darroch, Peter Wall, Bob Wilson, Don Galbraith.

Dave Delamare, Kris Macauley, Kurt Shirley, Mat Deihl.

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Lexus of North Shore Lunch

North Harbor Club’s Lexus of North Shore Lunch programme kicked off for 2011 on Thursday March 10th at North Harbour Stadium with the guest speaker New Zealand Seven’s super coach Gordon Tietjens. MC was Eric Rush which meant it was an entertaining affair for the 300 attendees.

Above: MC Eric Rush.

Left: The sculpture pictured left of Rugby Legend Colin Meads’ hand was auctioned for over $5,000 at the lunch with proceeds going to Christchurch.

Brad Stynes, Glenys Takle, Janine Hastie, Dave Orchard, Brett Parr.

Ken Noble, John Harvey, Dennis Jones.

Daniel Coulson, Pete Staples, Jim Millor, Robert Adams, Debbie Jones.

Mitchell Smith, Azania & Mata TanoaKoell, Will Fisher, Kun Qian.

Simon Hall, Harish, Neil Taylor.

Warwick and Theresa Gair, Shane Walden, Heidi Johnston.

Ralph and Penny Roberts, Ian Calderwood, Darren Pocock.

Christine Maud, Jenny Young, Alison Gernhoefer, Dean Flyger.

Adele Lendich, Rachel Simpson.

Joshna Mistry, Dean Young, Tony Sutherland, Andrew Hill, Dennis Davidson, Barry O’Dwyer.

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out & about on the shore Fridays at Macs...

Esther McGee, Haley Casey, Sarah Ward, Shell Clayton, Jane Sissons.

Alway a busy place. Mac’s Brew Bar is the place to be on a Friday evening enjoying a drink after work sampling their range of beers and marveling over the unique art deco decor.

Nicole, Grace, Ashleigh, Jenny.

Terresa, Sophie, Amalia, Tatum, Kate.

Diarmuid Kingsleigh-Smith, Andy McDowell, Charles.

Georgia, Patrick.

Sharleen Heslop, Ben Rogers, Caroline Pearson, Kristina Ineson.

Matt & mates.

The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Tutu’s on Tour attracted a huge crowd to the Bruce Mason Centre in early March. A much loved classic children’s fairy tail involving Pinocchio which delighted young and old – an event for all the family.

Lauren and Erin Bowernan, Ashleigh Morgan, Simone Beacham.

Julie Horne, Ciara Connolly.

Raewyn, Sarah, Karen, Kay, Sophie, Rosemary, Lizzie.

Althea, Olivia, Kim, Tiree.

Rhoda Frazer, Sophie Shannon, Marion Frazer.

Rachel, Keema, Jennifer, Rosie, Yoko.

Annabel and Clare.

Carole, Yvette, Ashley, Gerry.

Shira, Kate.

Yvette, Alahnah, Emily, Tommy, Bella.

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Toni, Bridget, Harrie, Sandie.

out & about on the shore

BMW’s X3 Launch

Jerry Clayton BMW celebrated the Launch of the new BMW X3 in style at their Lake Road Takapuna showroom in mid-March. Guests were entertained by local boy Will Martin. An Auction – with proceeds to North Shore Hospice – followed the unveiling of the fabulous new X3. Auctioneer Martin Cooper auctioned items donated by Rip Curl NZ, Waitamata Golf Club, Marvel Grill, Stephen Marr and Lucy & the Powder Room, Shane Cortese and South Pacific Pictures, Ian Fergusson, Tom Ashley and of course Jerry Clayton BMW.

Grant and Sarah Hudson.

Len and Lorraine Brown.

Stephen Green and Jane Walden-Green, Frana and Alice Becker.

Sonya and Matthew Kosha.

Mark Gilbert, Dave Donaldson.

Glenys and David Shirreffs, Terese Russel.

Keith Savory, Ross Lamb, Ross and Marilyn Warren Latchford.

Christensen, Dave Murray.

Sanjay and Mohini Sathe, Suzie and Nathan Patel. Ross and Sharon Donohue

Suzanne Slocombe, Jo Peter Fahey, Jill Carlsen, Mike Monaghan, Aaron Coveny.

Padfield, Gloria Vincent.

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Wolfgang and Jacquelin Schmidt

Christine and John Appleton.

Steven Johnson, Grant Henderson.

Anita Turner-Williams, Nick and Jan Olissoff.

Frank and Stephanie Thompson, Ann and Hector Smith.

Deborah and Chris Barclay.

Heather Kendall, Evan Lorenzon.

Martin and Gillian Davis.

Henry and Trish Plowright.

Yi Ma and Cynthia So.

Annette and Paul Muir.

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Beauty: with The Department Store

Give a big welcome to Matt Huckstep, the latest addition to The Department Store Stephen Marr salon but no stranger to the North Shore. Already whipping up a storm in the salon, his creative talents are loved by all, particularly his genius eye for cutting. After spending his time in the film and television industry on cult shows such as Go Girls and head stylist on Weddings and Other Secrets, Matt decided to go back to what he loved most, his clients.

To book a hair appointment with Matt call (09) 4880585 www.stephenmarr.co.nz

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in the channel The Benefitz CHANNEL MAGAZINE team (Back row): Dustin Bischoff (Website Coordinator & Designer); Jared Trice (Graphic Designer); Michael Campbell (Journalist); (Front row): Aidan Bennett (Publisher) with Olive; Mary Bukovac (Magazine Coordinator); Ulla Bennett (Advertising/Photographer).

001 Delicious Treats with Devonport Chocolates

070 Millennium Institute of Sport & Health News

002 Channel Community Calendar

072 The Arts & Entertainment with Shane Cortese

008 Beauty with The Department Store

073 Bruce Mason Centre: What’s On

004 Out & About on the Shore

009 In the CHANNEL

010 Views from the Beach 012 Feedback

014 Your Home with Home Fabrics

081 This Month at GPK Takapuna

033 Residential Property Management

– Aidan Bennett & the team at Channel. (aidan@benefitz.co.nz)

076 Wines & Cheeses with Liz Wheadon

025 Health & Fitness with Les Mills

033 Five Favourites: Carmel Fisher

contributed through a Canvas for Quake Victims Fundraiser initiative energetically organised by Benefitz graphic designer Karen McKinlay. Well done North Shore people.

More good news in this issue is the purchase of two buildings in Fred Thomas Drive by Smales Farm. These buildings, which are both in need of some TLC, will be much the better for the ownership of the Smales family. We highlight this purchase in this issue.

Michael Campbell has come up with another great profile of more local muso’s on the rise in this issue. Black River Drive described themselves to Michael as a ‘modern rock band with a rock ‘n’ roll attitude’ and judging by their recent success that philosophy looks likely to take them quite a long way. You’ll enjoy the interview.

There are lots of great events happening during April and one of the best will be the North Harbour Club’s Lexus of North Shore Charity Fashion Lunch on April 14th. This will be a real treat for the ladies. If you are in to fashion you will want to be at this lunch. All proceeds also go to a great cause - rewarding excellence achieved by our young people through the AIMES Awards. Full details are in this issue.

Enjoy this bumper issue of Channel.

We loved putting it together.

075 Building & Home Maintenance

078 Hurstmere Hooley 2011 Highlights

031 Motoring with Jerry Clayton BMW

It is our pleasure to present our bumper 124 page issue of Channel Magazine for April 2011. Full of positive news from our little slice of paradise.

We are proud in this issue to highlight local netball with our feature on AMI Netball North Harbour. What an asset this organisation has been to the North Shore region over almost six decades. Local netball is huge. It is estimated that the AMI Netball Centre has around 15,00020,000 visitors every week. That equates to somewhere around 600,000 to 700,000 visitors a year. If I had a business targeting the fairer sex I know where my sponsorship dollars would be going! I trust you will enjoy reading about the game of netball on the Shore and some of the interesting people involved. And how good is our netball cover for this issue!

What a great response local people have made to the plight of those in Christchurch. Many many different people and organisations on the Shore have dug deep to help out. Whether it is through raising money or providing much-need essentials. An example was Caffe Massimo, just around the corner from where we live in Takapuna. Ali Yildiz and his team organised an appeal that had a shipping container of much-needed goods and two truckloads of water on their way to Christchurch only a few days after the quake. Our team at Benefitz has also

074 Book Reviews: From The Booklover

016 COVER FEATURE: AMI Netball North Harbour 026 Smales Farm News

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036 Westfield Shore City

038 INTERVIEW: Black River Drive

040 Takapuna Boating Club News 041 Fashion with Aktivworx 042 Fashion with Individual

044 Motoring with Lexus of North Shore 047 North Harbour Club

082 Eating Out In Takapuna 086 This Month at the Takapuna Bar

088 Eating Out In Devonport

090 Sport: Takapuna Cricket 093 Retirement Lifestyle at The Poynton

094 Education: Kristin School

095 Education: Takapuna Grammar 096 Education: Westlake Girls

097 Education: Westlake Boys 099 Sport

100 Making a Difference, Cam Calkoen

048 Auckland Council with George Wood

101 The Mapp Report with Dr Wayne Mapp, MP

049 Devonport-Takapuna Community Board

102 Legally Speaking with Simpson Western

050 Local Government with Schnauer & Co

103 Accountancy Beyond The Numbers with Hayes Knight

051 Knitting with Crafty Knitwits

104 Quincey’s Adventures with Shaun Quincey

053 Spotlight on Ecco Shoes, Milford Shopping Centre

105 Golf with the Institute of Golf

054 Travel with Air New Zealand Holidays, Milford

107 Trades/Services Directory

052 Optometry with Visique Milford

055 Milford Shopping Centre 056 The Homestore Milford

057 Local Law with Judith Moore 058 Spotlight on Tango’s, Milford 060 Travel with House of Travel, Takapuna 062 Health and Rehab with Kneecare

106 Gundry’s Grumbles 108 Community News

110 Get to know your BYO

111 Caring for your Car with Car-fe

112 Real Estate with Aaron Reid

113 Commercial Real Estate with Colliers 115 Commercial Real Estate with Bayleys

063 Stand Up Paddling

116 Channel Feature Home with Harcourts

066 Q&A with Matt Whelan

119 Channel Feature Home with Barfoot & Thompson Mairangi Bay

064 The Channel Cafe Guide 067 Fashion with Wallis Clothing, Devonport 069 Massey University News

120 Channel Feature Home with Barfoot & Thompson Takapuna

CHANNEL MAGAZINE is published monthly (on the first Friday of the month) by Benefitz, PO Box 33-1630, Takapuna. Telephone 09-477-4700, www.benefitz.co.nz. The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily the views of the publishers. For further details on the magazine visit www.channelmag.co.nz or contact one of our team detailed below.

Aidan Bennett Publisher/Advertising DDI: 477 4701 Cell: 021 500 997 aidan@benefitz.co.nz

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views from the beach

An overview of what is happening in Takapuna Beach from Business Association General Manager.

It is noticeable that summer is coming to an end, as the days get shorter and cooler, however we cannot complain, as we have had an outstanding summer.

In fact we shouldn’t be complaining at all having watched with horror scenes unfolding on our television screens in both Christchurch and Japan over the last month. Our problems seem trivial compared with what these poor people have experienced, and it was fantastic to see the Takapuna community rally behind the Christchurch Earthquake appeal in a variety of different ways.

Mayor Len Brown is a busy man trying to unite and govern Auckland, however he is certainly not ignoring Takapuna having made at least three visits in the last month to the opening night of Tutu’s on Tour, speaking to the Takapuna Beach Business Association’s Two Degree meeting and hosting Mayor in the Chair in Milford.

With only five months until the French Rugby Team sets up camp in Takapuna for the Rugby World Cup, a working committee has been established to ensure that the French, and other supporters that come to Takapuna, receive the most enjoyable and memorable stay of any visitor to any town centre in New Zealand. The Rugby World Cup is the third largest event in the world and the largest event to be held in 2011, providing us with a marvelous opportunity to showcase both our hospitality and township to the world.

Thank you very much to House of Travel Takapuna and Westfield Shore City who have become Platinum Sponsors of the Takapuna Beach Business Association and Les Mills Takapuna as Gold Sponsors. We very much appreciate their support in tough economic times and would ask you to support them in return.

I hope that you enjoy reading this edition of Channel and to see you in Takapuna Beach soon.

– Peter White.

Loving the Takapuna Beach events… Brett Hollister, Matthew Mason and Spy Kelly.

Rugby World Cup – It’s time to get excited Whether it’s the range of emotions generated from watching the matches – pride, pleasure, pain, disappointment, humour, excitement, passion, despair, anxiety, relief – or the buzz associated with being involved in a truly global event, or just the sheer statistics around the Rugby World Cup (RWC) people are starting to get excited. The RWC is the third largest event in the world (behind the Olympics and Football World Cup) and the largest event to be held in 2011. 20 teams will compete over six weeks to determine the winner of the William Webb Ellis Cup (New Zealand has won once, in the inaugural World Cup, also held in New Zealand, in 1987).

85,000 international visitors are expected, 900 players and support staff, 2000 media and a global viewing audience of four billion, producing a total direct economic stimulus of 1.25 billion dollars.

5000 volunteers and 10,000 catering staff will ensure that the 48 matches, held over 45 days in 12 different match venues run smoothly.

Auckland will host 14 games - three pool games at North Harbour Stadium (at the time of going to press, there was speculation that North Harbour would also be allocated the Italy v Australia match) and five at Eden Park, who also host two quarter final matches, both semifinals and the bronze and World Cup finals.

The French Rugby Team has chosen Takapuna as their base, staying at the Spencer on Byron for 26 days and training at the Takapuna Rugby Club’s facilities at Onewa Domain. The French are expected to have the fourth highest number of supporters travelling to NZ (behind Australia, England and South Africa -who will also train at Onewa Domain). We also expect to host a sizeable contingent of French journalists who will hopefully promote our beautiful town centre in their news reports.

Auckland has invested millions of dollars in hosting the event and has established five legacy goals, four of which Takapuna should be looking at adopting.

• Telling the World (and the rest of New Zealand) Takapuna’s story – Takapuna is one of New Zealand’s most desirable destinations. Ten minutes from Auckland’s CBD and home to one of New Zealand’s best urban beaches, a unique fossilized forest, the beautiful Lake

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Pupuke, strong retail and hospitality clusters and the events capital of the North Shore. It is an opportunity to showcase our town centre to potential visitors, investors and residents.

• Taking Pride in our place – The RWC offers an opportunity for Takapuna residents to be seen as great hosts, showing civic pride through community engagement, festivals and events and the way we present our town centre. It is an opportunity for both landlords and council to tidy up our town centre and to make infrastructural improvements which provide further legacy benefit.

• Making Public transport a habit for Aucklanders – Takapuna has already benefited significantly from this goal. Auckland Transport has been running free transport to major events from Takapuna for ticket holders since July last year. Visitors and residents will be able to visit any of our fine restaurants and bars before a match, catch a bus at their convenience, be dropped off at the gates, walk to their seats, enjoy the match and then be back in Takapuna to celebrate (or commiserate) within 30 minutes of the game having been completed.

• Positioning Takapuna as a major events destination – Takapuna is the events capital of the North Shore (see story below). The RWC is another opportunity for us to build on our enviable reputation obtained through hosting numerous events, but especially the numerous World Championship Sailing events organized by the Takapuna Boating Club. Events are one of the many factors that set Takapuna apart from other town centres. They provide atmosphere, entertainment and vibrancy for our residents and visitors; exposure, through television, a variety of different media and word of mouth, for our town; and invaluable leveraging opportunities for our business community through the large numbers of visitors generated.

We have established a committee comprising representatives from the TBBA, local schools and rugby clubs, the North Harbour Club, and Council, who are working hard to ensure that Takapuna are the best host of any of the town centers in New

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Onewa Domain, the scene of many epic rugby matches and the infamous 1995 Battle of Bridge and NPC Championship final between Auckland and North Harbour will once again host the legends of both teams in a fundraiser for Christchurch on Sunday 17th April. John Hart will coach a team of ex-Auckland stars captained by Takapuna Local Gary Whetton, whilst Peter Thorburn will coach the North Harbour legends captained by former Takapuna resident Buck Shelford. Both teams will be stacked with All Blacks and promises to be an exciting and entertaining spectacle. As Channel went to press match details were still being finalised, however please don’t hesitate to contact me for more details (215-4347 or email peter@takapunabeach.co.nz).

Zealand and provide both the French team and our RWC visitors, with a most memorable experience.

Christchurch Earthquake Appeal The hearts of the world went out to the people of Japan and Christchurch due to the devastating earthquakes both suffered over the last month, and although we all watched in horror the terribly destructive forces of nature, it was warming to also watch communities in both countries rally behind the affected communities. Takapuna was no exception with local businessman Ali Yildiz from Caffe Massimo organising an appeal on the night of the quake, resulting in a shipping container and two truckloads of water being sent down to Christchurch the following Monday. A number of other local businesses, including Lisa Crandell from Image Me and Tim Dwyer from Penny Lane, held special fundraising initiatives and Westfield matched donations dollar for dollar to $150,000, as well as giving residents the opportunity to write messages of support on a stretch of canvas known as the “Wall of Wishes” which was sent to Christchurch at the end of March. The big guns at The Department Store – Karen Walker, Lucy and Stephen Marr, Dan Gosling and Simon James – all spent a day in the store last month in a special Red Cross fundraiser to assist the Christchurch Earthquake relief fund.

The Bruce Mason Centre is holding a special fundraising concert “To Christchurch with Love” starring Paul Potts, the NZSO and some of New Zealand’s best-loved artists, including locals Shane Cortese and Tina Cross, on April 2nd. Tickets are

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Takapuna Beach – the events capital of the North Shore Coinciding with Summer, the beach events are coming to an end, hosting over the last month the last of the State Beach series (a highly popular weekly event which attracts close on 700 competitors each Tuesday night); The North Shore City Coastal Challenge; Takapuna Boating Club events; the Telecom Changing Sheds; the weekly City Nippers; the Orca Swim Run series and Shore to Shore. The Auckland Regional Dragon Boat Championships were held at Lake Pupuke It is great to see many Takapuna businesses also hosting events including - Jerry Clayton BMW launching their new X3 in association with a charity auction for Hospice; Massimo hosting Fashion Runway; Oscar & Co a lavish opening night, The Department Store hosting international photographer Todd Selby and O’Blankenberg, Florrie McGreal’s Irish Pub and the O’Copper Room combining to host an all day St Patrick’s Day Hurstmere Hooley.

The Bruce Mason Centre and Pumphouse continue to promote numerous wonderful events each week, including a marvelous performance by the Royal New Zealand Ballet “Tutus on Tour” and also hosted a return of the Miss North Harbour Pagent.

It’s easy to understand why Takapuna Beach is “the Events Capital of the North Shore” See the Channel Community Calendar on pages two and three for this month’s events.

received the latest Marketview report which showed that less than 6% of our catchment area (Shoppers living between Campbells Bay and Devonport, east of the Motorway) spend was in Takapuna (i.e. people residing in or close to Takapuna were spending 94% of their money in places rather than Takapuna). The Takapuna Beach Business Association is working hard to attract quality retailers to Takapuna and each month we will highlight a Takapuna Business which we believe deserves the support of you our reader.

This month we bring to you -

Les Mills Takapuna Les Mills are the undisputed world leaders in group exercise classes, having pioneered, and then continuing to dominate this highly popular form of exercise over the last 35 years.

Their programmes are franchised in 75 countries throughout the world, with over 6000 people taking Les Mills classes each week in countries such as the UK, United States, Australia, Europe and Asia.

Les Mills Takapuna is no exception and is an absolutely stunning club, recently taking out New Zealand Fitness Awards “Supreme Club of the Year!” which sits perfectly with the TBBA’s drive to attract and retain the “Best” businesses to Takapuna.

As well as offering more than six group exercise classes throughout the day to choose from, Les Mills Takapuna is home to North Shore’s largest Indoor Cycling studio with stunning views from Rangitoto to the City; more than 30 personal trainers who will provide outstanding service as members work towards their goals; five- star changing and relaxation facilities; the latest weight machines and fantastic fat burning equipment in a cardio cinema, which comes complete with theatre quality surround sound and providing a vibrant amping atmosphere inspiring members to work hard and obtain the best possible results, with ease of access made simple due to the use of the multi level car parking at Westfield Shore City.

Take a FREE Les Mills class now and Unleash Yourself!

Register online www.lesmills.co.nz/groupfitpass.cfm Les Mills - Rooftop Level Carpark, Westfield Shore City. Corner Lake Road & Como Streets, Takapuna.

Phone 489 9413.

Why should you shop in Takapuna?

The Takapuna Beach Business Association recently

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Mail box In our mail box Dear Channel, I loved the cover of last month’s “Fashion Issue with Bite”. Fantastic.

And it did have bite. A quick trip to Takapuna’s shopping centre after reading your write-ups was certainly in order – my wardrobe never looked so good!

Marilyn Pitman – Mairangi Bay Dear Channel Team, A quick note of support for the Love Your Coast initiative. What a great idea! Our beautiful beaches are what make living here on the Shore so special and we need to do all that we can to keep them that way – they’re a way of life for us and we have to protect that. Our family will certainly be out to help in the clean up and I look forward to seeing all the other Channel readers out there as well.

Let’s keep our beaches beautiful!

Leon Saxon – Takapuna I’d like to see an article about the old Takapuna racetrack as it is 100 years since the last legal bookmakers were on course. The track was closed after the death of a jockey in 1911, but before then was used for greyhound racing and archery.

Kind regards, Max Farquharson Editors Note: Thanks Max, great idea, look for it in future issues.

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Hasn’t summer been great? Sadly those long evenings and lazy summer days will soon be over and we will all be pulling out the winter woollies and putting the duvet on the bed.

If it’s time to buy a new duvet there are a few pointers that may be of help. There are really four different types of fill, each with their own advantages, that are used to make winter duvets: Man made fibres such as hollofil, feather and down, wool and silk.

Man-made Fibres are generally cheaper than other types of fill and they are easily washable.

They have the disadvantage that they do not “breathe” as well as other fibres and keep the bed warm by trapping the heat in the bed, rather than the filling. This is rather like wearing a polyester shirt as opposed to a cotton one. There is also the concern that whilst the bedding is allergy free when new, it quickly loses this quality, and the Asthma society no longer recommends this type of fill for asthmatics, preferring instead feather and down bedding.

Feather and Down: There is a lot to talk about here.

It’s imperative that you know a bit about the filling before you make your purchase to ensure you are buying quality that will last a lifetime.

Feather and down make the lightest, snuggliest and most comfortable duvets you can buy. Buying a

good quality down duvet is a purchase for life. Those who travel around Europe will recall seeing bedding being aired out of apartment windows -- often these are quilts that have been handed down generation after generation.

Well looked after, a good quality duvet will last for many years. Apart from the fill, there are differences in the way a duvet is stitched.

These days most duvets are made in squares so the fill is less likely to move about. You can still get the old type and they are great if you want to adjust one side of the bed differently to the other, but most people seem to prefer the “quad”, or squares, style.

The Fill: The grades of feather/down fill commonly used are in this order of increasing quality: Grey Duck; White Duck; Grey Goose and White Goose being the premium quality.

The higher the percentage of down (the soft fluffy bit with no quill) that you add to the mix, the warmer and lighter the product will be. Of course, within the various types of fill there are different qualities.

When buying a duvet be sure to ask these questions: • What is the type and the percentages of the mix?

• What is the weight of fill in the product? (this can

vary by up to 75% between brands) • What is the filling power, or quality of the down, in the duvet?

Any good brand should have this information available to you. A number of years ago our company purchased one of every type of duvet we could find on the market, had them cut up in a special laboratory, and analysed, to see what was in them.

We were very disappointed in the quality of what we found. Some of the importers were later prosecuted for misleading labelling. Subsequently we wrote our own specifications and standards and now sell these under the “Pillowtalk“ brand.

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Silk and Wool: These types of fill suit people who prefer a heavier weight, and a less draping type of bedding. They do vary in quality considerably and generally cannot be washed. I believe that for some people allergies and asthma may be of concern with these fills.

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Wherever you live on the shore, you’ll find friendly, personal advice at an AMI branch near you. Visit ami.co.nz to find your local branch address and phone number.

AMI, proud to support the people of the North Shore and sponsor the AMI Netball Centre that’s at the heart of our community.

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COVER FEATURE: AMI Netball North Harbour At Channel Magazine we see one of our key roles as highlighting organisations in our area that are making a fantastic contribution and playing a big part in the quality of life we enjoy. One such organisation is Netball North Harbour. It is very unlikely that there is another organisation on the North Shore, or in the wider North Harbour area, that caters for the volume of people that go through the AMI Netball Centre on a weekly basis.

This is estimated to be in excess of 20,000 people per week. In 2012 Netball North Harbour celebrates 60 years of serving the game of Netball from the Onewa complex. To coincide with the launch of the 2011 season, Channel Magazine's Aidan Bennett was despatched to the AMI Netball Centre to provide this profile of Netball North Harbour.

Netball on the Shore

it’s huge!

Netball on the North Shore is a big business. The lady entrusted with running the sport on the North Shore, as CEO of Netball North Harbour, is Adele Lendich. Adele actually wears two hats. She is also the Regional Manager of Netball North which oversees all netball from the Harbour Bridge north to Cape Reinga with nine centres. She is passionate about the role and has been the driving force behind a great deal of progress made by the sport over the past 18 months.

A typical Saturday in the winter season sees up to 7,000 people at the complex. Each week night we have up to a further 3,000 people… Netball attracts almost 50% of all female primary and intermediate school aged children on the North Shore.

“A lot of North Shore people probably don’t understand how busy our AMI Netball Centre is,” says Adele. “Netball is played five days of the week, both day and night. A typical Saturday in the winter season sees up to 7,000 people at the complex. Each week night we have up to a further 3,000 people.”

Adele is also backed up by some figures that really demonstrate how big the game is in our local community. Netball attracts almost 50% of all female primary and intermediate school aged children on the North Shore and it continues to grow. From 2006 to

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2009, Netball grew from 12,000 members to 16,000.

Chances are you will be the parent of a daughter, have a sister, a niece or are a partner to someone associated with Netball on the Shore.

The 2011 Netball North Harbour Winter season gets under way at the AMI Netball Centre in early April.

Monday afternoon and evenings is for the Primary school competitions (217 teams). Tuesday is a training day. Wednesday during the day is Ladies Day and the Ladies Social Twilight competition (45 teams) is played in the evenings. Wednesday afternoon and evenings is also for the Primary school competitions. Thursday afternoon and evenings is for the Intermediate Schools competitions (162 teams) and Friday evening is for the business house competition. Saturday is the biggest day with the college/secondary school competition (230 teams) and club competition (110 teams) bringing thousands to the facility – players, supporters and officials. During the Saturday competition alone there are 10 rounds of play on 22 courts involving 340 teams, 340 umpires, 170 games and up to 2000 people on site at any one time.

“For 2011 our premier competition is being played at the North Shore Events Centre at 7pm and 8.30pm on Thursday evenings,” explains Adele Lendich. “With the construction of our two covered courts we are thrilled that this premier grade will be able to be played at the AMI Netball Centre, possibly later in the season, but definitely for our 60th year in 2012. As well as being covered, the indoor facility will have a sprung wooden floor which will allow us to showcase our best players.

The facility will be fully compliant with IFNA standards and will provide us with opportunities to host regional, national and international events in all weathers.

However, the ability for us to bring our Premier competition back to our main AMI complex will be the biggest boost for our organisation.”

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been an efficiently run organisation. Whilst the delivery of play runs like clockwork, the operational side is a multi-million dollar multi-faceted organisation, which is responsible and accountable to its members, sponsors and funders. The economic climate of sport is ever changing and as with most sports Netball North Harbour is not self sustaining. It is essential for the sport to have the support of community partners and sponsors, such as the naming rights and principal sponsor AMI. The sport also gets significant assistance from Lion Foundation, Pub Charity, Infinity Foundation, Four Winds, NZCT, Pelorus Trust, ASB Community Trust and NZ Lotteries Board who support its operations.

Netball North Harbour is the largest sporting organisation on the North Shore. Their strategic plan focuses on four key areas: the game, the people, the facilities and the business.

“There is a sinking lid with all grant funding that is making funding tougher than ever,” adds Adele Lendich. “This makes the business side of our organisation a major focus for us. We have a fantastic complex that gives us hireage opportunities as well as significant visual signage with the complex sitting adjacent to Northcote Road and the northern motorway. On average we have more than 1500 people per month on site using the AMI Netball Centre facility who are not Netball specific but are from the wider community.

“Our $1.8m covered court facility, which is now well underway, will add considerable value to Netball North Harbour. This facility simply couldn’t be possible without the support of ASB Community Trust, North Shore City, New Zealand Lotteries Board and Pub Charity. Plus the fantastic support of all of our players, member schools and clubs who this year will support the project by paying a building levy of $100 per team or approx $10 per player.

“With our vision statement stating a ‘centre of excellence’ we are living up to that standard in every way, we simply await our next Silver Fern,” says Adele Lendich with a smile on her face.

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Adele Lendich Adele Lendich spent the first 23 years of her life in Kaitaia before being transferred to work in Auckland, where she and her husband Grant decided to start a family. She took the next 14 years out of the workforce to raise a family.

In 2002, Lendich began working again, setting up the YWCA's Future Leaders programme which identified young women with leadership potential. Lendich was then promoted to a senior management role at YWCA as the Community Programmes Manager for Auckland. In September 2006, she became the Director of Sport at Rangitoto College, the largest secondary school in New Zealand with more than 3000 students.

She joined Netball North Harbour as CEO in November 2009.

COVER FEATURE: AMI Netball North Harbour 21 year old North Harbour netballer Jess Moulds is a player who those in the know have big wraps on. The Northland bred defender is a member of the Northern Mystics ANZ Championship team for 2011. She was signed after a stunning 2010 season captaining the New Zealand Under-21s and playing for Otago in the National Provincial Championships while attending Otago University. Channel Magazine’s Aidan Bennett caught up with her for a chat in mid-March after she had just experienced her first taste of court time for the Mystics.

JESS MOULDS rising star

Aidan Bennett: Jess, you are a recent arrival on the sunny North Shore, what are you enjoying most about it?

Jess Moulds: Love the weather and the fact that it is just a bit out of the city. Also love the fact that it is close to home which is our family farm in the north.

AB: Where are you living?

JM: Glenfield, just down the road from the AMI Netball Centre.

AB: Are you enjoying being part of the Northern Mystics squad? Are you learning a lot?

JM: Yeah it has been a fantastic experience so far. I am learning heaps.

Lots of on court stuff, skills, tactics and the whole environment is very enjoyable. Learning a great deal from the experienced players and coaching team.

AB: What is your preferred position, Goal Defence or Goal Keep?

JM: Goal Keep because that is where I have played most. But I just love being on the court so also enjoy GD. AB: This season you are playing your club Netball on the Shore, who for?

JM: Shore Rovers – the oldest club on the Shore.

AB: I understand you are a country girl from Ararua in Northland.

Do you prefer the country or the bright lights of the city?

JM: Both have their place. I really enjoy getting home to the farm and the peace and quiet and being with my family. I have got quite used to the city though. The closeness and accessibility of everything – the gym, shops, cafes etc.

AB: You spent three years studying human nutrition at Otago. What are you doing now when not playing netball?

JM: I am studying at Auckland for a Post Grad Diploma in Dietetics. I was very lucky to get in to this as there are very few places. It is the next step on from Nutrition.

AB: How good are the new covered courts going to be at Onewa?

JM: They’ll be fantastic, I’m looking forward to playing there.

AB: What are your goals in Netball?

JM: I would love to be a Silver Fern but I am really taking it one step at a time at the moment.

Being part of the Mystics has been great and I want to focus on my skills and fitness and keep pushing hard to improve and get more and more game time.

AB: If you had one piece of advice for young netballers who have aspirations of playing at high levels what would that be?

JM: I have a saying that is ‘go hard or go home’. Meaning that you should always train and play as hard as you can and never give up. It sounds simple but I believe it is important – to be driven.

So my advice is ‘go hard or go home’.

AB: What do you love about the Shore?

JM: All the bays and beaches. They are lovely!

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AMI support vital

AMI Insurance has been the principal sponsor of netball in the North Harbour and North Shore areas since March 2009. The AMI Netball Centre beside the motorway at Takapuna is decked out in the company’s colours, making it a striking sight.

“AMI is an excellent fit with netball in our area,” explains Netball North Harbour CEO Adele Lendich.

“Netball involves a wide cross-section of the community and AMI is a very community-focused organisation. Their network of branches is spread throughout the country and they are strong supporters of the communities in which they are located.”

For the last two years in a row AMI has won the Australia and New Zealand Insurance Industry ‘Services to the Community’ award. This award is recognition for the company’s high level of community involvement.

Adele says that it “demonstrates the strength of AMI and shows how fortunate we are to have them as our naming rights and principal sponsor.” AMI is also the principal sponsor of Auckland Netball.

When asked about the reasons behind their involvement, AMI Executive Manager – Marketing Richard Park explains, “Insurance is a people business.

That’s why AMI has 72 branches nationally and why we support so many community activities. Our support of netball helps to put a face to the brand out in the community. We supported a community day and fundraising for the North Harbour Indoor Netball complex and have initiated the ‘on court crew’ who provide players with all the little things that makes netball life easy – like a supply of hair ties, bobby pins and nail clippers! This is a real partnership that is dedicated to having a positive influence on the lifestyles of everybody involved.”

AMI is the largest wholly New Zealand owned fire and general insurer. It is a mutual company which means its customers are its owners. This gives it a unique perspective on what it means to give back to the community. For AMI, its sponsorships are more than just corporate responsibility – it is a tangible expression of the company’s commitment to Customer Care. It extends beyond the insurance relationship, bringing together staff, customers, suppliers and the wider community.

AMI has 72 branches throughout New Zealand, from Invercargill to Whangarei and four of their branches are right here on the North Shore. One is not too far away from the AMI Netball Centre in the heart of Takapuna and the other three local branches are in Browns Bay, Albany and Orewa.

One easy way of showing your appreciation for AMI’s contribution to your community through their netball sponsorship is to consider AMI next time you are renewing your insurance. They can help with house, contents and motor vehicle cover so, netball lovers and all you other Channel magazine readers, contact the AMI team today by submitting a quote request at www. ami.co.nz or by phoning 0800 100 200.

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COVER FEATURE: AMI Netball North Harbour

Michele Wallace

Game Development manager The success of most not-for-profit sporting organisations often revolves around the dedication and commitment of those who have a passion for the sport. Those individuals who go beyond the call of duty to serve the sport they love. One of those individuals is the long-serving Netball North Harbour Game Development Manager Michele Wallace.

Michele has been involved in netball virtually all her life. In fact the site of the AMI Netball Centre must feel like her second home. She started playing there in 1968 and has played or coached there virtually every year since. For the past 14 years it has also been her place of work. She started working for Netball North Harbour in 1997 and is now the longest serving current staff member. Her efforts were recognised with a Life Membership awarded at the 2009 AGM. "When I started out in netball it was really considered a female's sport, but it has evolved to be a family sport which has been a really positive change," said Michele Wallace when quizzed about what she has seen in her 40 plus years of involvement. "When you compare netball to many other sports it is very affordable. All you need is a court and somebody prepared to blow the whistle and you've got a game.

"For me it has been a very easy game to be involved in. I love it. I loved playing at school and club level and representing North Harbour at representative level. Along the way I have developed life-long friendships and now really enjoy coaching the game. Passing on my knowledge to others.

I am also very fortunate that for a long long time the game I love has also been my job."

As her title would suggest Michele, heads the player, coaching and development programmes for Netball North Harbour. This involves working with schools and clubs, managing holiday and player coaching programmes. The day we popped in to see her she was off to Ponsonby Intermediate as some of the inner city schools from over the bridge play at the AMI Netball Centre. So the role can take her from the inner city right through to Mahurangi College in the north (Warkworth).

"My role is to coach coaches and players to help and support schools and the teachers and parents that are involved," explains Michele. "Netball thrives with the help of all the volunteers and it is important for the development of the game that we provide them with the very best support. The start of the year is always very busy with lots of planning required for the hectic year ahead."

Michele's role also includes managing the Netball North Harbour 'Game Team'. This includes Teresa Smeed who looks after primary schools, Tina Gates who covers intermediate, college and clubs administration and Gail Griffiths who takes care of tournaments, social competitions and events.

"I love the buzz there is always around here at the AMI Netball Centre," adds Michele. "It is such a busy place and there is never a dull moment. While there has been a few changes over the last year-or-so we have a great team who gel very well and really just get stuck in. It is a big job managing the facility and catering for the huge amount of people who come through every week. This is a real 'hub' of the community that caters for players from five years of age through to grandmothers. We have 65-70 year old women still playing here on a weekly basis."

Michele, who lives in Mairangi Bay, has two very sporty daughters and a rugby and cricket loving husband (Greg) so sport is a big part of life for the Wallace family. These days she also finds time to coach the Carmel College netball team and also runs the Westlake Netball Club. In summer she also gets involved in athletics.

Michele Wallace is certainly the 'go-to' lady at Netball North Harbour. There isn't too much she doesn't know about netball in our part of the world. Email: Michele@netballnorthharbour.co.nz

MARGARET BURGESS 35 years and still loving it

Margaret Burgess is a life member of Netball North Harbour and the Shore Rovers Netball Club, the oldest club on the North Shore. Over the years she has been heavily involved in local netball as a representative team coach and manager. According to those in the know she is one of a group of energetic Netball loving ladies who have been the backbone of local Netball for decades. She lives in Castor Bay with her husband Keith. Channel Magazine’s Aidan Bennett put some probing Netball questions to her in early March.

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Aidan Bennett: How long have you been involved with the game of Netball on the Shore and how did you first get involved?

Margaret Burgess: For 35 years. I first started playing midweek Netball at Onewa on Wednesday morning playing for a team called the Tuis along with many other mums who turned up.

As always, volunteers were required to organise the matches so I found myself on the committee! Next I started playing on Saturdays for a single team club but was encouraged to join the Shore Rovers – the oldest and largest club on the Shore. There you were always encouraged to be involved with all levels of the game so after playing

COVER FEATURE: AMI Netball North Harbour

Construction is well underway.

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Artists impression of the covered courts.

Covered courts project well under way The $1.8m covered courts project at the AMI Netball Centre that we have profiled previously in Channel, is now well under way and due for completion in July or August.

The project was initiated so that elite netball can be hosted at the AMI Netball Centre. There is a requirement that all top level netball games – such as the Netball North Harbour Premier Division and all representative Netball – are played indoors. Once the indoor covered courts are completed then a large percentage of premier games can be played on site at AMI. The new facility will also be fully compliant with the International Federation Netball Association (IFNA) requirements. The indoor courts will also be compliant for basketball, volleyball and tennis.

While the initial plan and budget does not include extra seating,

spectators will get a fantastic and elevated view through the large glass windows from the existing AMI Netball Centre building. For major events additional bleachers/seating will be brought in.

The project designer is Allan Taylor of Allan Taylor Architects, with the build managed by N’Compass.

As can be seen in the accompanying artist’s impressions, the structure will have solid sides with a stretched skin canopy.

“This new facility will add considerable value to Netball North Harbour,” says Adele Lendich. “This facility simply couldn’t be possible without the fantastic funding support of ASB Community Trust ($450,000), North Shore City ($360,000), New Zealand Lotteries Board ($350,000) and Pub Charity ($200,000).”

Once the indoor covered courts are completed then a large percentage of premier games can be played on site at AMI. I coached age-group teams, then the premier team and then moved to managing teams with some top coaches which was a great way to learn how the top coaches do it.

AB: You have done a lot of coaching. What is the key to a good Netball coach in your opinion?

MB: Must be enthusiastic which rubs off on the players, patient, tactful and have an ability to motivate players, blend a team and develop the natural ability of the individual players.

AB: Who is the best Netball coach you have seen in your time, and why?

Locally and/or nationally.

MB: I actually have three. Louis Muir, Marian George and Yvonne Willering all played the game and were keen to set high standards with new challenges and skill to keep improving the game.

AB: We understand you are now coaching or providing tips to your grand daughters who are playing the game? This must be a thrill?

MB: As I have three sons it is a thrill to have four granddaughters, ranging in age from five to 19 years old, who all play Netball and one grandson who plays in a mixed school team. It is fantastic to watch them develop skills you have taught them and make so much progress each season.

AB: You obviously love the game to stay involved so long?

MB: It is a great sport and a love putting something back. The challenge of a new project always involves meeting new people and the many friendships I have throughout New Zealand and Australia are truly fantastic. But as somebody once said “stop me before I volunteer again!”

AB: Complete the following... My greatest memory in 35 years of Netball involvement is...

MB: Netball North Harbour winning the Caltex Cup National Championship in 1997 closely followed by the Shore Rovers gaining entry into the New Zealand Club League the forerunner to the present league. Personal highlights have been my life memberships, New Zealand Coaching Award, New Zealand Umpiring Badge and New Zealand Service Award.

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COVER FEATURE: AMI Netball North Harbour

Netball North Harbour

Did you know?

• There is a fantastic School Holiday Programme throughout the school holiday year that is not always netball specific. For example they run a multi-sports component and other non-sport related activities. Boys also enjoy these School Holiday Programmes. Around 1000 North Shore children attend these School Holiday Programmes every year.

• There are four function rooms available for private hire at the AMI Netball Centre.

These can cater for 10-400 people attending a function or conference. These are all very reasonably priced and there is a fully licensed bar that is manned by experienced bar staff.

• Is one of the largest sporting centres in the country, the busiest sporting complex on the North Shore.

• The fantastic new covered court complex will be available to be hired out for private functions or business events.

• Membership is 16,000 plus.

• 710 teams competed in their 2010 winter competition across Primary, Intermediate, College and Club.

• Many weddings and parties are held at the AMI Netball function centre and hirers come from many different ethnic groups including: Chinese, Korean, Indian, Saudi Arabian, Filipino, Fijian, Fijian Indian, Maori and Pacific Island groups.

• During winter there are netball competitions and school and club trainings held every day of the week.

• You can also self-cater in these function rooms and you are not tied to using a particular catering company.

• The AMI Netball Centre runs all year round with social netball. In 2010 there were 482 teams playing in the social netball competitions alone.

• There are over 1500 people a month from the community that are not associated with netball who utilise the AMI Netball Centre facility to attend functions and business meetings.

• There is a Ladies Day social competition on Wednesdays at 10am, including child minding.

• Current Silver Ferns Coach and former New Zealand Player Ruth Aiken played at Netball North Harbour for 15 years. For 11 of those she captained our North Harbour team.

• On Sundays there is a Church that utilises the facility for their Sunday Services.

• The AMI Netball Centre courts are not locked and are open for community use.

• Volunteers are always needed to help out so contact the Netball North Harbour team if you would like to get involved, on 481-0022.

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COVER FEATURE: AMI Netball North Harbour Fay Freeman (ONZM/JP) is the President and acting Chairperson of Netball North Harbour. She is also a past president of Netball New Zealand and a life member of Netball New Zealand and Netball North Harbour. Fay is a tireless worker for sport and the community. She was awarded the Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to Netball and sport in 2006. Fay lives in Takapuna and operates a consultancy working mainly for local government, arts, community and sporting groups on a range of projects. Channel Magazine’s Aidan Bennett put some questions to her in early March.

FAY FREEMAN – 53 years of Netball Aidan Bennett: How long have you been involved with the game of Netball on the Shore and how did you first get involved?

Fay Freeman: I started playing netball at Milford School when I was about 10 years old and we played netball down at Takapuna Grammar School, which for a number of years was the base for all North Harbour Netball competitions. I became interested in umpiring and qualified as a junior umpire in 1963, then as a New Zealand Umpire in 1973 and basically just never left, going onto the Committee as a 19 year old and serving in various positions over the years. In all I have been involved with Netball North Harbour for 53 years!

AB: What do you love about the game of Netball?

FF: The game can be played by people of all abilities and it is a fast, fun game, where everyone has an opportunity to compete and succeed. I also like the people and have made life-long friends. As an umpire I like the friendship and support, and also like the opportunity that the sport of Netball provides for women to take on leadership roles, and to get involved in all levels of the game. I strongly believe that the success I have had in other areas of my life is wholly attributable to the opportunities that Netball gave me to develop a range of skills that gave me the confidence to go onto tertiary study and succeed in my chosen career.

AB: From your perspective what are the key issues facing Netball on the North Shore?

FF: Ensuring the game is more accessible to more people – we need to develop satellites and keep growing the base in an environment where there is strong competition for time and resources (recruitment); we need to diversify and ensure we offer fun competitions for all age groups to keep people enjoying playing Netball and coming back (growth and retention). We also need to ensure our facilities meet the expectations of our members.

There is a critical shortage of indoor court space

which has limited opportunities to take the game indoors – a 12 court stadium would rectify the problem!

AB: How good are the new covered courts going to be?

FF: The new courts will be excellent and we are committed to making sure all teams have an opportunity to enjoy the facilities, but we acknowledge they will only meet a fraction of the needs we have for indoor court space.

AB: Who is the most complete Netball player the North Shore has produced during your time of involvement?

FF: I would say Tracey Eyrl purely on the basis of what she achieved playing for the Silver Ferns. Tracey was a member of the 1988 Silver Ferns Team that toured to England. I was the umpire for that team (we didn’t have neutral umpires in those days) and travelled and stayed with the team.

Tracey was totally committed in terms of training and playing for the Silver Ferns, and was magic on the court. Other memorable players were Marge Allison, Janis Cramond, Cherie Briggs and Shannon Lovell.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION Netball North Harbour Northcote Rd, Takapuna Ph: 09 4810022 - www.netballnorthharbour.co.nz

THE PEOPLE Board of Directors: Fay Freeman (acting Chair & President); Kay Miller (Treasurer); Rebekah Ward; Alexis Siermans; Lyn Barr; Jill Hayman; Mark Abbot; Tanya Hadfield. Chief Executive Officer: Adele Lendich.

Executive Assistant: Barbara Phillis. Complex & Accounts Manager: CJ Dooner. Operations & Marketing Manager: Rachel Simpson. High Performance Manager: Bev Chamberlain. Game Development Manager: Michele Wallace. Games Administrator / Clubs, College, Intermediate: Tina Gates. Games Administrator / Festivals, Tournaments and Social Events: Gail Griffiths. Games Administration / Primary: Teresa Smeed. Development Co-ordinator Senior Programmes: Debbie Hartfield. Receptionist: Sopo Poe-Lock. Complex Assistant: Peter Oswald. Groundsman: Laurie Noakes Junior Umpire Co-ordinator: Rhiannan Hayman.

NETBALL COACHING Michele Wallace - Game Development Manager DDI: 481-0948 or Email: michele@netballnorthharbour.co.nz

Venue/Function Rooms For Hire For bookings or to view call Sopo on 09 481-0022 or email sopo@netballnorthharbour.co.nz

Games Committee Michelle Newton (Convenor), Lyn Barr, Lynn Bennett, Angela Kitchener, Marilyn Taft, Jo Yates, Debbie Hartfield, Dulcie Brunel, Jackie Van Stipriaan.

Umpires Committee Helen Schulz (Convenor), Irene Collins, Judith Downer, Kate Hamilton, Jill Hayman, Leah Lazarus, Ann Tod, Carolyn Waddell, Binnie O’Neill

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AB: Complete the following... My biggest wish for Netball in our area is...

FF: To ensure every young girl has the opportunity to play netball, to ensure the game remains enjoyable and relevant for all age groups, to ensure healthy competition and achieve success at national representative level, to continue to support our umpires to succeed at national and international levels, to provide a subregional 12 court indoor stadium for netball players in the North Harbour, Hibiscus Coast and Rodney centres.

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Guidelines on Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention Most people know someone close to them who has had the devastating news of being diagnosed with cancer. It is indiscriminate, takes no prisoners and will adversely change families and futures dramatically.

An active balanced lifestyle will contribute to changes that may help prevent breast, colon and other specific cancers. If diagnosed with cancer an active person will, I believe, be in a better place both physically and mentally to deal with it.

The benefits of a physically active lifestyle go far beyond lowering cancer risk though. They include lower risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and osteoporosis (bone thinning). The following are some simple guidelines recommended by the ACS (American Cancer Society). Go to http:// www.cancer.org/index for an in-depth breakdown of these guidelines.

Maintain a healthy weight throughout life • Balance calorie intake with physical activity.

Avoid excessive weight gain throughout life.

Achieve and maintain a healthy weight if

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Eat a healthy diet, with an emphasis on plant sources • Choose foods and beverages in amounts that

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• Eat 5 or more servings of vegetables and fruits

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Technology is not sufficiently advanced enough to be able to detect cancers at early onset so it’s a good idea to make the title of this article a priority in your life.

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I believe that someone who lives these qualities daily will be far more “body aware” and will know when something is not right. My advice is that if you feel the slightest change or irritation to your wellbeing Adhering to these guidelines will not guarantee do not mess around and get it checked out. The time one not being diagnosed with cancer. it takes you to respond could be the difference to Over the years I have seen many healthy individuals fall at the hands of various types of cancer. being a survivor and seeing your children grow up.

I have experienced this more than once and again Cancer survivor, recently. These people have been active, ate healthy Lance Armstrong. and seemed to be doing all the right things. How can that be? All I know is cancers do not just suddenly “appear”.

At the time of diagnosis cancers may have been • Choose whole grains over processed (refined)

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Smales farm News

Smales Farm acquires property in Takapuna

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Smales Farm has purchased 2 and 4 Fred Thomas Drive in Takapuna, as the business pursues its new growth strategy acquiring properties outside the geographical footprint of the Smales Farm Technology Office Park site.

The growth strategy was announced last month, when Smales Farm purchased the ANZ Business Centre on Albany’s Corinthian Drive.

Daniel Henderson Smales Farm General Manager Daniel Henderson says that an important part of the new growth plan is to stay true to the Smale family vision of providing ‘the best place to work and do business’. This means creating the kind of environment where people actually want to go to work.

To achieve that gold standard, the new acquisition will be managed by Smales Farm Corporate Services. The management will be in keeping with Smales Farm’s philosophy of providing excellent service to its tenants.

“Smales Farm will invest heavily to bring the new buildings up to a very high standard,” Daniel Henderson says.

The Fred Thomas Drive purchase comprises two separate three-

storey office buildings with a warehouse, bowling alley and more than 250 car parks. The 17 tenants include Revlon, Aon Insurance, Golder Associates and NZ Coastguard. The site has easy access to the Northern motorway network, with motorway interchanges at Esmonde Road to the South and Northcote Road to the North.

Daniel Henderson says both buildings have been neglected in recent times, but they have the potential to be made into a high quality investment.

“Careful management and refurbishment is going to be key in making these buildings achieve their true potential,” he says.

Smales Farm has retained architects Stephenson&Turner NZ Ltd to help develop creative concepts for the buildings. The multiaward winning architecture firm has an impressive track record in designing inspirational commercial space.

Smales Farm has awarded fresh contracts for ongoing cleaning and air conditioning maintenance. Spring cleaning and repair work is already underway at the site - local contractor J R Webb and Son has begun repairing and repainting the roof’s, and cleaning the entire building exteriors in preparation for painting.

The gardens around the buildings will be totally removed before painting commences. A new landscaping plan for the site is being developed, and new plantings will go in once painting is complete.

“It’s full speed ahead to bring these buildings up to the Smales Farm standard,” Daniel Henderson says.

Both buildings have been neglected in recent times, but they have the potential to be made into a high quality investment.

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Tenant attracted by new landlord Aon Insurance has just signed a fresh lease and taken on more space at 4 Fred Thomas Drive, and says it is very confident in the Smales Farm Management team.

“The actual location suits our business well, but we were not all that happy with the building management prior to Smales Farm taking over,” says Iain Tulloch, Aon Deputy Managing Director.

“We were very happy to hear that Smales Farm has purchased the site. The Smale family has a well deserved reputation for excellence in building management. It gave us the confidence to renew our lease and to take more space than we had before”.

The extra space is needed to accommodate organic growth, but also because Aon in Auckland has taken on additional work from its Christchurch branches as a result of the earthquake.

Aon New Zealand is part of the global Aon Corporation, the world leader in insurance broking, risk management and associated

services. In New Zealand Aon is the leading broker (70 branches and 650 staff nationwide) to the corporate, public, primary, manufacturing and rural and transport sectors.

Iain Tulloch says he’s confident that Smales Farm Management will deliver high quality building management for his company, throughout the life of the lease.

“We have already noticed a change for the better in the way the building is being managed, even though they’ve owned it for a very short time”, he says.

“We have painters and cleaners on site, and Smales Farm and their architects are working with us to get our input on a complete redesign of the foyers. We are seeing a lot of hard work and much progress. We are very pleased that we have renewed our lease – we love the location, and are now looking forward comfortable in the knowledge that the buildings are being improved and are being well managed.”

We were very happy to hear that Smales Farm has purchased the site. The Smale family has a well deserved reputation for excellence in building management. It gave us the confidence to renew our lease and to take more space than we had before.

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“BodyTech is unique in delivering 30 minute supervised workouts, which is like ‘personal training that’s free’.”

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Because you never workout alone and you’re investing just 30 minutes (or less) three times a week, your motivation stays high and you’ll get in shape fast. If you’ve ever felt out of place in a ‘regular’ gym environment, come try BodyTech.

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“Shorecare Pharmacy at Smales Farm is open from 8.30am until 11.00pm every day.”

Hatsuhana at Smales Farm bridges the gap between East and West.

It’s a friendly and welcoming sushi and noodle bar where you can depend on getting the freshest fish and the tastiest noodles. This is deceptively simple cuisine, saluting the centuries-old methods used by the very best sushi shops and chefs in Japan and China.

Monday – Friday 10.00am – 3.30pm Call us on 488 0210

“We offer world-class facilities and care 24/7 in a tranquil, calming environment.”

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Shorecare Pharmacy at Smales Farm sells a full range of pharmacy retail products including cosmetics, vitamins and supplements, baby products, sunscreens and sun hats, toilet bags and gifts, in addition to prescriptions and medicines. It is the last pharmacy to close on the North Shore every night.

Shorecare’s new accident and medical clinic is open to everyone 24/7 on a casual, walk-in basis. It provides a comprehensive range of services, including physiotherapy, X-ray and ultrasound, for the entire North Shore population.

Shop 8, Q4 Building 8.30am – 11.00pm seven days 365 days of the year Call us on 488 0880

“The Hamper is a corner dairy, fruit shop and dry cleaning agent rolled into one.”

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Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week 365 days of the year. Located on the ground floor of Sovereign House, Smales Farm.

Call us on 486 7777

“All treatments are ‘Buy one, Get one Free’ if you mention this ad when you book your appointment.”

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Convenience store ‘The Hamper’ brings unique one-stop shopping to Smales Farm. You can get anything from a pie and a bottle of coke to frozen meals, sandwiches, cakes, muffins, magazines, chocolates, groceries and personal items.

7.30am – 6.00pm weekdays 9.00am – 3.00pm Saturday Call us on 488 7070

Vivo offers high quality beauty treatments and products at great prices, so you can easily afford to make them part of your regular routine.

We offer spray tans, eyelash extensions, manicures, pedicures and waxing – and many other treatments including relaxation and treatment facials. You pay less at Vivo, and we still guarantee high quality, friendly service.

Call us on 489 8489 or use our online booking form www.vivobeauty.co.nz

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Columbus at Smales Farm launches new menu and TXT coffee service Columbus at Smales Farm has a new Autumn menu from 1 April, has launched a TXT service for customers to order coffee, and is now serving ‘walk through’ takeaway coffee from the gazebo right next to the Columbus store.

The new initiatives are the result of constantly seeking feedback from customers and trying to make life more convenient for them, says Jayson Hayde, owner of Columbus Coffee Smales Farm.

Wi-Fi, with the confidence that they will receive great coffee, delicious food and fantastic customer service.”

“As everybody’s lives become more mobile, cafes have become the place where business is getting done,” he says.

Columbus Smales Farm is fully licensed, and runs many events and functions for local community organisations as well as commercial businesses. Email the café for a very competitive offer for your upcoming function.

“We offer an environment where our customers can come to meet friends, business colleagues or just take time out and surf the net on our totally free

Coffee orders can be texted to 022 029 6431. Just state in plain language what you want, who you are, and what time you wish to pick

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Columbus is located in Q4 on the Boulevard at Smales Farm, 74 Taharoto Road Takapuna.

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Jerry Clayton BMW 445 Lake Rd, Takapuna. 09 488 2000. www.jcbmw.co.nz Offer applies to BMW335i Sedan and 123d Hatch only.

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Jerry Clayton BMW Aftersales Manager Grant McKain.

Jerry Clayton – The home of BMW on the Shore There are few motor vehicle dealerships in New Zealand which can claim the same longevity Jerry Clayton BMW has enjoyed. Established in 1990, the dealership has become a permanent fixture on Lake Road in Takapuna.

Perhaps more impressively, the Service Department team has serviced over 100,000 NZ-new and imported BMWs – an average of almost 14 vehicles a day.

“Jerry Clayton BMW has an enviable reputation of ensuring complete customer satisfaction,” said Steve Hilson, Dealer Principal.

“We are also located in a fantastic position, close to many nice beaches, so customers can stroll down the road and relax beside the sea while getting their car serviced.

“Alternatively, they can wander to numerous nearby cafes or the Takapuna shopping precinct. A shuttle bus is also available, offering a pick-up and drop-off service.”

If people prefer to wait at the dealership they are similarly well catered for, as there is an internet cafe and children’s area with computer games.

Jerry Clayton BMW also has a fleet of courtesy cars available, in case people wish to go slightly further afield or simply evaluate a new vehicle offering from BMW. “We currently have a BMW 1 Series and the exciting new X1Sport Activity Vehicle available on the courtesy car fleet, but we also have an extensive variety of demo vehicles should someone wish to try a specific model.”

Steve Hilson stressed the importance of getting your vehicle serviced regularly and at an approved dealership.

“There are numerous benefits of having a vehicle serviced by the approved operator, but primarily it comes down to expertise, reliability and ensuring you are receiving the best possible care for your vehicle,” he said.

The Jerry Clayton BMW service team is headed by Aftersales Manager Grant McKain, who has been with the dealership since it opened 20 years ago.

“We’re privileged to have a highly experienced, factory-trained team of 19 which includes qualified auto-electricians,” said Mr McKain.

“They are also passionate car enthusiasts, with a real dedication to their job. They treat each car like it’s their own and ensure they receive the care and attention they are deserving of.”

The Jerry Clayton service experience starts long before a car arrives at a dealership.

“In today’s busy world, things like services and warrant of fitness can slip people’s mind. To help minimize the possibility of our customers driving without a valid WoF, our Aftersales team takes a proactive approach and post a reminder to people or send them a text message – whichever is most convenient to them,” said Mr McKain.

Grant says that increasingly sophisticated vehicle technology means that official BMW diagnostic equipment is essential in guaranteeing that BMW’s stringent warranty standards are met as well as protecting the integrity of customer’s vehicles.

“Not only is our equipment state-of-the-art but the efficiency gains provided by factory-trained technicians using the correct equipment mean more costeffective servicing and repairs” he said.

Jerry Clayton BMW is an approved repairer for all of the major motor vehicle warranty providers and all motorists are invited to visit the dealership for an obligation-free estimate.

The Aftersales team run regular specials on the website - www.jcbmw.co.nz – for example, the current special is a $139 air-conditioning system check and recharge with free summer safety check To book a service for your BMW, phone Grant and his team at Jerry Clayton BMW on (09) 488-2005.

About Jerry Clayton BMW

Jerry Clayton BMW has two sites located on the North Shore, employing a team of approximately 100 staff between sales, service, parts, vehicle detailing and administration.

Takapuna Beach – the head office at 445 Lake Road, offering brand new and pre-owned BMW sales, servicing, parts & accessories sales as well as housing the adminstration team.

Telephone 488 2000 Wairau Valley - BMW Parts trade centre, located at 9 Silverfield, operates to provide a central trade parts centre for all business to business customers throughout Auckland.

Visit: www.jcbmw.co.nz

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spotlight on the takapuna markets Come one, come all – this month Channel magazine features Takapuna Markets star – the pastry!

If you have ever walked around Takapuna on a Sunday morning, you will see one of three scenarios: people carrying paper bags of treats, people eating pastries along the street or – our personal favourite – people with pastry crumbs on their face! Want the inside scoop? Check out the great pastry stands we found at the markets.

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La Joconde

With a variety of modern, luxiourious French desserts – this stall located on the eastern edge of the markets next to the alleyway by Melba Café – is a decadant start to your Sunday. Pastries include almond croissants, tarts and the Joconde Mousse Cake!

Takapuna Market Spotlight

Stand: 100% Fun Juice Owner: Bruce “The Juice” Coventry Products: Fresh NZ orange, carrot and apple juice.

Location: In front of the food carts along the parking lot entry.

Best Selling Product: Orange Juice!

100% Fun Juice has been at the Takapuna markets for almost two years, and within those two years it has become a staple with its automatic citrus press direct from Spain.

What makes this stand so special? The juice is pressed right before your eyes – with optional free tonic shots of ginger, beetroot and lemon. Raw, fresh juice is amazingly healthy, and the tonics are full of antioxidants. Plus, it tastes good! From pure Orange juice to Apple and Carrot juice with a ginger shot – the flavours will astound you. Or, if you can’t make it to the markets, look out for one of Bruce’s citrus presses in one of your local cafes. 100% Fun Juice’s aim for 2011 is to place a juice press in at least one premium outlet in each North Shore suburb – including the current location of Devonport Stone Oven Bakery & Café.

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Let them eat cake

Genuine French pastries are sold at this stand by the food carts. Donuts, Pains Aux Raisins, Almond Croissants and Brioches – yum!

Pukeko Bakery

Hearty, buttery pastries and breads line this heralded stall on the northern edge of the markets. Be sure to check out the blueberry danishes, walnut cinnamon swirls and ham and cheese croissants.

And, for a real treat, take home a loaf of bread (the same bread found in all of Simon Gault’s restaurants)!

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1. Working and living at either end of Takapuna Beach means I never have traffic issues getting to and from the office. I can spend each day looking at Rangitoto and watching all the action on the beach and in the water. Who would want to be anywhere else?

2. Walking along Takapuna beach every morning – you really feel part of a community, seeing the same faces each day, rain or shine. The beach walk has always been a great way to start the day, but with a new puppy, it has become quite a social event.

Apologies to all the dog owners who have carefully trained their dogs to walk dutifully beside them - Georgie is very social and she hasn’t quite got the etiquette.

3. Being away from the maddening crowd. At Fisher Funds, we aim to discover investments that other investors have overlooked. Our office in Takapuna positions us well for independent thought – we do not find ourselves bumping into competitors and brokers in the lift, hearing their investment ideas and perhaps being tempted to follow suit. Independent thought is important for investment success – just ask Warren Buffett whose office is in Omaha, Nebraska, miles away from the New York financial sector.

4. The wonderful choice of schools for my daughters. We enjoyed St Leo’s primary school when we lived in Devonport, and now my girls are loving Kristin School. Friends have children attending other North Shore schools and are happy with their progress. We really are spoiled. Of course the final test will be the girls’ academic achievements in coming years... perhaps I shouldn’t speak too soon!

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Contact Michelle or Graeme Henderson at Quinovic 0508 27 27 86 or 021 928 261 graeme@quinovic-apartmentsonline.co.nz www.quinovic-apartmentsonline.co.nz

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5. The delight that those who live over the bridge experience when they visit our Takapuna office. I’ve already mentioned the views that stop visitors in their tracks, and then when we walk with them to one of our many favourite eateries, they often remark on the friendly atmosphere and relaxed way of life. A number of our team members have found they enjoy the Shore so much that soon after joining us, we hear of them attending open homes and finding flats or houses on the sunnier side of the bridge.

Contact Michelle or Graeme Henderson at Quinovic – on 0508 27 27 86 or 021 928 261. Email: graeme@quinovic-apartmentsonline.co.nz, www.quinovic-apartmentsonline.co.nz.

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The first quarter of 2011 has seen demand for good rental properties reach record levels. We are experiencing unprecedented demand from Michelle and Graeme Henderson. quality tenants, including professional couples from Europe taking contracts with local corporate, families seeking refuge from the Christchurch after-shocks in addition to normal heavy domestic demand.

The bottom line is we are short of residential properties on the North Shore.

If you are considering renting your property, if you are finding managing your own tenants difficult or you are finding it hard managing your property manager give us (Local Quinovic business owners Graeme and Michelle Henderson) a call.

Backed by leading edge management systems Quinovic have built an enviable record over the past 23 years. As New Zealand’s largest privately owned specialist residential property management company Quinovic works for you the property owner, no letting fees, just a focus on matching high quality tenants to properties and achieving rents above the market average.

We make the whole process easy for the property owner. Let us show you how we are different. We offer a free rental appraisal for your property with absolutely no strings attached.

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Hey Kids, Throw on your party outfit. It’s my birthday and you’re invited.

Over the school holidays Westfield Shore City will come alive with dancing, music, prizes and one very happy monkey.

Bring the troops and join us for FREE shows.

Monty at the Zoo

Tues 26 & Thurs 28 April 1.30pm

Monty’s animal friends have come all the way from the zoo. Watch the peacock, tiger, seal and panda get up to all kinds of antics.

Monty at the Carnival

Wed 27 & Fri 29 April1.30pm

The carnival is in town for Monty’s birthday. The interactive show will be a fun fair of performers, games and magic, not to be missed.

FREE E R N T C E T Y I V I A R C E TThurs 21 April Mon 18 – 10am – 2pm

Kids aged 4-10 can join us for a whole hour of activities.

Maximum stay is one hour.

See Customer Service for more details.

Terms and Conditions apply. See Customer Service or westfield.co.nz/shorecity for details.

TREND REPORT

AUTUMN It’s been said that places that don’t have winter, don’t have fashion. Here in the city of sails, where we have both, we’re never entirely devastated about the change of temperature. Putting away our jandals for another year means opening up our treasured collections of boots, coats and snugly knits.

One trend to get you through the transition is the luxe-nomadic look that came from the northern hemisphere. It’s predicted to be a fleeting trend, but one that’s still worth getting out of bed for on cool mornings. We’re seeing an influx of luxurious, natural textiles that feel as good as they look.

Key pieces for autumn are aviator-style shearling coats and cosy gilets - French fur (faux, of course) vests, for the unacquainted. Stock up your wardrobe with the warm palette of tan, camel and brown, it’s universally flattering. The buckled ankle boots that have clad the feet of every fashion-fanatic in town show no sign of going anywhere. Alternate yours with a pair of desert boots.

Finish with a chunky knit scarf and suitably dishevelled hair before you head out for a bit of window-shopping. Or real shopping. A season this good deserves a few investments.

WE’RE TAKING ON THE RUNWAY Be inspired by the new seasons trends at our upcoming fashion shows.

Visit westfield.co.nz/shorecity to find out more.

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All You Need for an Active Life at Stirling Sports Westfield shore city

Rodney Wayne Salon, Westfield Shore City.

Winter 2011 Hair Styles and Trends With Steven Thomson of Rodney Wayne Takapuna

Winter haircuts are more precise, featuring geometry and tailoring.

Blonde and Pure Blondes are pure and clean, shiny and in great condition, showing freedom and movement. Heavy lines skim the eyes creating movement and interest.

Dark & Chocolatey Fringes frame the face drawing attention to the eyes and cheekbones and are in beautiful condition. Dark colours are rich and chocolatey and finished with shine and polish.

Rich auburn with gold & coppery highlights This winter long hair is much more refined and elegant with centre partings giving a nod to the seventies. This look is immaculately finished with shine and wave, reminding us of the uptown woman of that era. A modern woman who cares about her appearance.

In summary, condition and finish are key this season, depicting a refined elegance, but still allowing freedom and movement. The cut and shape is vital and always important, but attention to colour and condition is equally as important.

See the team at Rodney Wayne, Westfield Shore City.

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For those who love their sport, Stirling Sports Takapuna is the place to be. From the moment you walk through our doors, you are greeted by great staff with helpful attitudes, who are happy to go the extra mile to help you get what you need.

Our trained staff will be able to find you whatever you need, whether it be the right shoe, a new workout outfit or exercise equipment. From our large range of footwear to our high end sportswear, there is always something for you and your family.

Stirling Sports Takapuna not only provides sports gear, but also supports our local communities. Locally owned by Craig Stevens (since 1998), we believe in helping our local community, sports clubs and local events such as the Mairangi Bay fun run. We donate gear to our local schools and communities, North Shore squash clubs, rugby clubs and many more organisations.

Our staff have come from sporting families and participate in sport at social and competitive levels.

Their expertise and knowledge is across the board.

This includes athletics, bowls, cricket, cycling, golf, hockey, life saving, mountain biking, netball, rowing, rugby, running, soccer and waterpolo. All of these at the novice to elite level. Any question you have, someone will know the answer.

With an apparel brand range including Adidas, Nike, Asics, Leluu, Under Armour, RWC gear, Speedo, Skins and more, whatever you do, let us help you do it

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We cater for the whole family. From your first steps we can fit the right shoe for you. We use a video analysis system to determine your gait and the correct shoe for you, whether it’s running, walking, court, cross training, sandals, boots or just a casual shoe.

Our hardware range enables you to have all the right equipment and gear to help you succeed in all your sport, fun and fitness needs. Balls, racquets, swim gear, cricket, hockey, softball, bags etc for your sport, or even the odd birthday present.

Anything from tennis balls to cross trainers we have something, not only for you, but the whole family.

So don’t hesitate to come and visit our friendly staff conveniently situated in Takapuna, Westfield Shore City for advice or any questions.

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Feature interview: Black River Drive

from the Bedroom to the Stage

By Michael Campbell

I went to school with Sam Browne, lead singer, guitarist and main song writer for Black River Drive. Listeners of The Rock will be very familiar with this band considering their first single, Bullet For Your Gun, was the second most played song on the radio station last year, beaten only by legends AC/DC. Back in our “Rangi” school days we all did music together. It sounds like a cliché but we really were a class of misfits, dreamers and troublemakers who wanted nothing more from a school system than the opportunity to rebel and to socialise, to do all those things teenagers do thinking they’re the first. Some 15 years on from that class and we’ve come a long way –we’ve gone on to study, begin careers and start families – at least one of us refused to give up and is making good on the spirit of a class that was both optimistic and cynical, carefree and in love with guitars, drums and loud music. In love with Rock ‘n’ Roll.

“Even back in those days I remember I was only just starting out, learning to play, but I knew I wanted to make music my life,” says Sam. And that’s how I remember him – passionate and dedicated to his craft.

Apart from a couple of chance encounters, it had been at least 10 years since we last saw each other. It’s refreshing to see someone who had a dream and has done everything in their power to make that dream a reality.

“You remember those days at school,” Sam says. “I used to wag class, not to go do anything cool, but to go to the music lab and play guitar. I mean, I was sh*t back then but it’s all I cared about and I knew it’s what I wanted to do.”

Two number one singles, a Top 20 album, regular shows and support slots to audiences of 40,000 plus later and that hard work and dedication is starting to pay off.

All this has been achieved with his band Black River Drive, made up of North Shore locals Matt Stone (guitar, keys), Rusty McNaughton (Bass) and Mike Tan (Drums) – who were already an established band that had been playing together with another singer before they met Sam.

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When Sam met them, he had been writing music and working in the industry for a few years, playing gigs in bars and working as a session musician to pay his way through a music degree while looking for other musicians who he felt he could really connect with, share his music and start a band.

“They were already an established band so it was very easy for me to pick them up as a unit and for us to start making music together,” he says. “We do have very eclectic music styles, with each member coming from different backgrounds, and it took a bit of work but we moulded and adapted to each other and were soon working on and recording our first songs.”

At that early stage in 2008, Black River Drive were still writing and recording on a song-by-song basis, all independently (and

Bullet for your Gun went to Number One on The Rock and stayed there for five weeks, beating out Kings of Leon, Op Shop, Shihad and AC/DC. they’re still independent to this day; only signing on for an album distribution deal), and all written by Sam alone in his bedroom over the previous few years. The first single to be recorded and released from these sessions was “Everywhere”, a polished melodic piece produced by Greg Haver that gave a small taste of the promise to come.

Feature interview: Black River Drive That promise was fully realised by the public in October last year when the band’s first full-length album – Perfect Flaws – was released. The album that contains the band’s first two hit singles – Bullet for Your Gun and Call the Doctor – both of which are in the top 10 list of songs most played on The Rock.

“The biggest song for us, where the band has really moved forward, is Bullet for Your Gun,” says Sam. “When The Rock started playing it, there was incredible feedback from the listenership. Even though we weren’t an established band like Op Shop or Shihad, that the listeners had heard of, they didn’t care, they just loved the song… it has been really good for us in terms of making people aware of the band.”

“In fact there is so much awareness of the song that sometimes it’s like the song is bigger than the band, you know, you kind of have to say we’re the band that plays this song, but that’s where playing live has been really important for people to make the connection.”

It’s this song that Sam feels captures the band perfectly – a modern rock band with a rock ‘n’ roll attitude.

“I grew up listening to Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and then your heavier bands as well, Metallica; ah, White Zombie was a big favourite for me. That sort of stuff has filtered through to my own music and I suppose that is the sound of the band really – those ‘90s influences, as well as trying to keep up with what’s going on in music now.”

“In saying that, we’re not one of these current synth-based, post MGMT bands; we’re a rock band and since the ‘70s that’s been based on the same thing. We’re not trying to reinvent the wheel, we’re trying to be a really good rock band rather than turn the music world on its head.

“It has always been about guitars, bass and drums for me.

We love the show, the spectacle of a rock act- it doesn’t get any better for me.”

As with all rock acts, that spectacle is centred on a stage.

“We’ve played some really big shows and live is where it truly comes together for me. It hits you in a moment, when you can see hundreds of people singing back every word of a song that you wrote in your bedroom three years ago and you recorded it and put it on an album and it’s on the radio and now it’s part of their lives – that can all kind of hit you in a moment.”

Performing live fuels the adrenalin, brings the music closer to the fans and as a rock band it’s the rawest, most honest, a band can be, but as a songwriter Sam has always found solace in the studio.

“I do love the studio and the moment when you listen back to a completed mix of a new song, as a songwriter, it’s an incredible feeling to think wow, this started as a little acorn so long ago… After all the collaborators have had their input, it’s a magical moment to be there when they play it through the big speakers and you just go ‘that’s a great song, I wrote that’.”

Citing Black River Drive’s first two singles from Perfect Flaws as prime examples of that studio “moment”, and the process the band goes through to achieve that, it is obvious the band has a very successful method and knows how to write a great song.

Bullet for your Gun went to Number One on The Rock and stayed there for five weeks, beating out Kings of Leon, Op Shop, Shihad and AC/DC. They then repeated that success with their follow-up single, Call the Doctor, which was at Number One for three weeks.

To top that off, at the time of this interview, Sam had only just found out the week before that Bullet for Your Gun is in the finals for the International Song Writing Competition, a worldwide song writing competition, judged by leading music industry figures including artists, producers and label bosses.

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Black Disc 1 Call The Doctor 2 Bullet For Your Gun 3 Down By The River 4 15 Minutes 5 Everywhere 6 Here Beside You 7 Start Again 8 Lipstick 9 Pass You By 10 Is There A Light

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The band has also just been given an album grant from New Zealand on Air to record their second album.

Although the album is still a while away from being recorded, Sam and Black River Drive have already started to pour their heart and souls into it, and are dedicated to writing and creating the perfect follow-up to Perfect Flaws.

Right now though, the real focus is on promoting and touring Perfect Flaws, which is being re-released this month with a bonus disk of acoustic b-sides that were recorded on the last day of the Perfect Flaws sessions as a personal souvenir for the band.

Never intended for the public, these new recordings cast the band and their songs in a new light, giving fans alternative glimpses of the music and a more intimate, personal connection to the band.

The two-disc album can be bought at any music store, online or in mp3 format from the Itunes store.

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Takapuna Boating Club NEWS

Kiwis love to muck around in boats!

Takapuna Boating Club Volunteers Academy Most of people think of sailors and paddlers when they think of Takapuna Boating Club, but there is also a bunch of people who get to support all these activities. Some go to sea and battle with 1.5m swells laying marks and helping Race officers organise the competition between the sailors using high tech tools such as GPS and radios. On other occasions, they provide valuable rescue and safety services to paddlers doing long distance events.

While some may like to go to sea, others like to keep their feet dry and there are also a lot of roles around safety and organizing the results and using the radios ashore.

Winter is a time where we help the volunteers build their skills, this includes: operating patrol boats, all aspects of race management (on and off-shore), mark laying, use of GPS and radios, rescue and safety at sea.

At the Club, we foster a team approach and recognise this has to be fun and enjoyable for everybody.

It’s THE opportunity for everyone who loves boats and the sea to find out a little bit more.

If you feel you’d like to be part of some of our exciting coming regattas (regular Sundays, Nationals or coming 470 Junior Worlds in January 2012) then contact us for this program.

Email: manager@takapunaboating.org.nz or phone 489 6941.

Visit: www.takapunaboating.org.nz

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Why I Love the Shore – Tom Abercrombie

Tom Abercrombie is one of the great young talents in New Zealand Basket Ball. Tom’s leaping ability is the first thing to notice as he out jumps players much taller, to rebounds or to another spectacular dunk or alley-oop play. He is improving as an offensive threat too and was one of the stars for the Tall Blacks at the 2010 FIBA World Championships in Turkey. Tom averaged 8.5 points per game and 3.7 boards last season in the ANBL. The 23-year-old North Harbour local returned to the Shore in 2008 after a year in the strong Washington State University basketball programme. Part of the wider Tall Black training squad, the athletic 6’ 6” swingman represented New Zealand at the 2007 World University Games after a stellar college career. Tom captained Westlake Boys to the national secondary schools basketball title in his senior year, averaging 20.5 points, 11 rebounds and 2.8 steals per game, while being named NZ Academy of Sport High Performance Player for the second successive year. He won the WBHS Trophy for Academic and Sporting Excellence in 2002 and 2004 and was a member of Andrej Lemanis’ first Breakers team which toured China in May 2005. A gun all-round sportsman, Tom also captained the WBHS team to a national secondary schools volleyball title. He talked to Channel, to tell us what it is he loves about the Shore.

Channel Mag How long have you lived on the Shore? Where were you before? What was it that brought you to the Shore?

Tom Abercrombie I’ve lived on the Shore my whole life. I grew up in Takapuna then moved to Devonport for my school years and now I am living back in Takapuna.

CM What’s your favourite Shore restaurant and why?

TA It has to be Sigdi – an Indian restaurant in Devonport. It’s close to my parents’ place and they make a really good curry.

CM Saturday morning North Shore style?

TA If I had it my way I’d be out on dad’s boat fishing in the gulf somewhere, but at the moment Saturday mornings are training days.

CM What’s your favourite Shore beach and why?

TA My favourite beach is definitely Cheltenham. It’s convenient because it’s close to my parents’ house and it’s just a great beach - I always used to meet up with friends there when I was a kid.

CM Where do you go to relax on the Shore?

TA The best place to relax on the shore is on one of the beaches. There are so many to choose from, but if I want to relax I’ll head to Cheltenham, Takapuna or Minnehaha.

CM What’s the Shore’s best kept secret?

TA I’m not too sure it has any secrets. I’ve grown up here, so either I know all the secrets or the Shore is an open book. There is an old legend about a military bunker hidden in North Head somewhere – I don’t know anyone who has been able to find it, but I’ve heard it’s there somewhere. True or not, I’m not too sure – I’ll let you know if I find it!

CM Have you ever found anywhere else in the world that reminds you of the Shore and if so, how?

TA I’ve been to a few places so far but I can honestly say nowhere compares to the Shore. It’s a unique place...New Zealand’s a unique place in general. weather is always good and its really pretty.

CM. Finally, what do you love most about the city you call home?

AI I love the fact that all the things I love and are most important to me are on the Shore – my friends, my family, and work.

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MOTORING with Lexus of North Shore

LEXUS CT200h

The Lexus of North Shore sales team and the new Lexus CT200h – Dennis Millerchen, Helen Wang, Jaron Serandoes, Fritz Budler.

The world’s first luxury compact sports hybrid The team at Lexus of North Shore are looking forward to a big month in April with the launch of a totally brand new vehicle for the range – the Lexus CT200h, The world’s first luxury compact sports hybrid.

“CT200h is an exciting addition to the Lexus line-up and strengthens our offering for customers,” says Dennis Millerchen of Lexus of North Shore. “It really opens up a whole new market of buyers for Lexus and the inclusion of the Lexus Hybrid Drive system in a compact luxury model makes this a unique vehicle which we’re sure the luxury vehicle buyer will appreciate.”

The stylish and refined five-door hatch gives smooth and highly responsive performance, combined with world-class CO2 emissions, and excellent fuel economy. Fuel consumption is just 4.1 litres per 100 kilometres with 94 grams of CO2 emitted per kilometre (ADR 81/02 combined cycle).

Using the latest generation Lexus Hybrid Drive technology, CT200h seamlessly combines an innovative 1.8 litre Atkinson cycle petrol engine with a high-output electric motor, an advanced compact battery and a sophisticated energy management system. Underlying the car’s environmental leadership, in EV (Electric Vehicle) mode, the new CT200h can be driven in almost complete silence, using no fuel and emitting zero emissions when certain conditions have been met.

“The CT200h isn’t just about being a hybrid,” adds Dennis. “It’s about having fun. This is a car with a split personality – it can change from relaxed to lively at the flick of a switch, to suit whatever mood the driver happens to be in.”

The name ‘CT200h’ was chosen to convey the car’s goal of being a Creative Touring (CT) vehicle, with the driving power performance equivalent of a 2.0 litre engine (200), and a hybrid (h) powertrain. CT200h is available in three equipment grades – CT200h, CT200h Limited, and CT200h F Sport.

All models offer driver and passenger dual stage front, front seat side, driver and passenger knee and front/rear curtain shield airbags. An Anti-lock Braking

System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA) is standard, as is Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRC) and Hill-start Assist Control (HAC).

Standard equipment also includes climate controlled air conditioning; reversing camera; cruise control; a leather steering wheel with audio controls; chrome and leather gear lever; multi-information display with comprehensive hybrid system information; engine immobiliser; auto dimming inside rear view mirror; a six speaker audio system with CD player, audio input jack, USB jack and digital audio player holder; and power windows with auto up/down. Outside, there are 16 inch alloy wheels, LED daytime running light system, emergency brake lights, and front and rear parking sensors. Satellite navigation is standard on the CT200h Ltd and CT200h F Sport.

As well as outstanding manufacturing quality and attention to detail, CT200h owners will experience the renowned customer service which lies at the heart of the Lexus ownership experience. All Lexus vehicles sold new in New Zealand come with a four year or 140,000 kilometre warranty and Full Maintenance Service Plan. The Lexus Plus service provides 24 hour emergency assistance for a variety of roadside and travel related concerns.

“We think that this vehicle is going to be very popular as we now have a real alternative to vehicles in this class such as the BMW 1-Series, Mercedes A-Class and Audi A3,” says Dennis Millerchen.

The Lexus CT200h, which is available from Lexus of North Shore right now, is priced at just $51,500. The CT200h Limited and F Sport are priced at $67,600 and $69,000 respectively.

To test-drive the new Lexus CT200h contact Dennis Millerchen and the team at Lexus of North Shore today. Phone: 09 442-3670 or visit 2 Link Drive, Wairau Park.

Email: dennismillerchen@lexusofnorthshore.co.nz, www.lexusofnorthshore.co.nz

The CT200h isn’t just about being a hybrid... It’s about having fun. This is a car with a split personality – it can change from relaxed to lively at the flick of a switch, to suit whatever mood the driver happens to be in.

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The all new Lexus CT200h.

The world’s first luxury compact sports hybrid.

The perfect contradiction.

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A Fashion lovers feast!

Lexus of North Shore Charity Fashion Lunch – Spencer on Byron Hotel – Thursday April 14th

April Ieremia

Preparations are virtually complete for the North Harbour Club’s Lexus of North Shore Charity Fashion Lunch which is being held at The Spencer on Byron Hotel on Thursday April 14th.

The lunch will be a real treat for North Shore people who love fashion – especially the ladies.

In fact the event is going to be much more than a lunch. It is shaping up as a fashion extravaganza!

The event starts earlier than the traditional North Harbour Club lunch – at 11am for those who wish to take advantage of the special “powder room” that is being set up in conjunction with local fashion and beauty houses. There will also be the ‘Westfield Walk-In Wardrobe’ where attendees will get personal styling advice on what to wear and colours from Julia Turnwald Stylist.

The Lexus of North Shore Charity Lunch will kick off with the entree around 12 noon followed by part one of the Fashion Show which will also include men’s fashion.

The MC for the day is April Ieremia who will compare the fashion parade with assistance from Julia Turnwald who will provide styling tips. The fashion aspects of the lunch are being meticulously put together by Julia.

During the lunch North Harbour Club AIMES Service to the Community Award winner Cam Calkoen will address attendees. Cam is an inspirational speaker who is sure to entertain the crowd.

“There will also be a charity auction and we have been very fortunate to receive donations of some excellent auction items,” says North Harbour Club Trustee Sue Stanaway of Bayleys North Shore, who is one of the driving forces behind the lunch. “These include the use of a luxury Lexus motor vehicle and lunch at the fabulous Bracu Restaurant, a $1000 Westfield Shore City Voucher and Styling Session with Julia Turnwald, an item from Life for Men in Takapuna

From 11am (for Powder Room) or 12 noon (for and a painting by well-known local artist Rachel Lunch) Thursday April 14th at The Spencer on Byron Foster.” in Takapuna.

Mains will be served and then the second part of the fashion show will take place with the formal part of the lunch concluding around 2pm. At that time You know your numbers... guests can return to the powder room for another To purchase tickets contact Catherine Lidgard, General hour of pampering and styling advice.

Manager, North Harbour Club, Phone 419 0273 or 021 AWARDS “While this will be a very special event for 2770699 or email catherine@northharbourclub.co.nz. the Ladies we are not forgetting the men,” adds Visit: northharbourclub.co.nz Sue Stanaway. “There will be plenty to keep them The North Harbour Club & Charitable Trust acknowledges entertained as well as great food and fine wine as but do you know their meaning? theroom ongoing support sponsors…

NORTH HARBOUR CLUB AIMES AWARDS usual. Having the powder for an hour at the of our fantastic start and also at the finish is designed to cater for the NorthofHarbour ClubwillAIMES Awards Sponsors different needs of the large number ladies who attend. If they need to pick young ones up from care Keeping your business future fit is about being better equipped to make bold and powerful financial decisions. At Hayes Knight, rather than just work the or school they can come to the earlier 11am session. numbers, we interpret them. The result is a more empowered, knowledgeable client able to be proactive with the next steps of their business. To find out If they are able to stay then the 2pm session will be a more, visit hayesknight.co.nz more suitable option.”

The fashion show will include Country Road, For the young people wishing to make an Max, Hartleys, Vincent, Carpenter’s Daughter, Storm, application for a North Harbour Club AIMES Overland, Mi Piaci, Repertoire and Life For Men. The Award there are some key dates to put in your powder room is being supported by Life Pharmacy, diaries.

North Harbour Cluband“We’re Harbour” Sponsors Bliss Massage and Reflexology, ME Salon Julia Building North 2011 Applications open on Thursday May 26th, Turnwald Stylist. Westfield Shore City are also making coinciding with the official launch. a great contribution to the event by supplying the Applications close on Friday July 15th. Judging runway and their popular Westfield Walk-In Wardrobe. then takes place after that time.

Other organisations contributing to the event include The 2011 Hayes Knight North Harbour Bayleys (auctioneer) Eurovintage Wines (wines), Club Emerging Talent Awards are then held on Van Gent Productions (AV equipment) and Benefitz Wednesday October 26th at the Spencer on Byron (design, printing and signage). The Spencer on Byron Hotel. is also making a big contribution with the venue.

The 2011 AIMES Awards Gala Dinner – when All proceeds from the lunch go to the North the overall category winners are announced – is Harbour Club Charitable Trust and the annual AIMES being held at the Bruce Mason Centre on Saturday Awards, rewarding the excellence of our young October 29th. people.

These Awards are presented to young people i l & North s t r u c t u rHarbour a l e n g i n e eRegion, rs Tickets for the North Harbour Club’s Lexus of ofc i vthe between the ages North Shore Charity Fashion Lunch are $100 plus GST of 13-25, who have achieved excellence in the each or $90 plus GST per ticket for a table of categories of the Arts; IT, Innovation & Science; North Harbour Club Event & Support 10 people.

Music;Sponsors Education; Sport and Service to the Community (Hence - AIMES).

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auckland council with George Wood GEORGE WOOD is a North Shore ward councillor on the new Auckland Council. The former three-term mayor of North Shore City lives in Forrest Hill with wife Myra.

wastewater standards “Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster.”

Now, remember not so long ago when our streams and beaches used to suffer pollution from overflows whenever it rained. This even occurred in dry weather when the pipes couldn’t cope with the volumes. It is now, in the main, a thing of the past on the Shore and we want the rest of Auckland to fall into line.

the communities of Auckland acceptable levels of wet and dry weather overflows from their network system.

Knowing the huge amount of ongoing work that has occurred across the North Shore, in improving our wastewater and storm water networks; we wanted to ensure that the rest of Auckland is brought up to the requisite standards. It is an important statutory requirement to have a current licence to operate the piping and pumping system. The rest of Auckland is We have done the hard yards lagging behind considerably. Achieving and now it’s the time to put satisfactory sanitary standards to ever so important if Auckland is to become the the pressure on the rest of world’s most livable city.

Auckland to also come up to North Shore City has been involved in this process for the last 12 years and is the benchmark standard. about to have our Network Licenses signed off by the Environment Court. We have The North Shore ward representatives done the hard yards and now it’s the time have had an early and important success to put the pressure on the rest of Auckland on pushing for the raising of wastewater standards across the whole of the Auckland to also come up to the benchmark standard. region. At the November meeting of the At the February meeting of the Accountability and Performance committee of Auckland Council I moved and Councillor Accountability and Performance committee Ann Hartley seconded the following motion. Watercare Services, the Auckland Council owned company responsible for water That a letter be sent to the chairman across the region, fronted and gave us the of Watercare Services Limited requesting good news that they intend to pick up the details of the action being taken by the pace with the problem across the rest of organisation to renew the operating licence Auckland. This will be good news for the for the company’s network of wastewater systems throughout the Auckland region and people of the North Shore.

Across the Auckland region there are what steps they are taking to negotiate with

8000 kilometers of the public wastewater drains and the same number of kilometers on private property. Wastewater overflows are huge in other parts of Auckland with 300 to 500 sewer overflow locations. These figures are mind-boggling and will require much costly work in the future to rectify.

Centerpiece in the Watercare Services plan is to build a new tunnel to connect the Auckland isthmus to the Mangere wastewater treatment plant with the capacity to handle both storm water and wastewater combined. So they will not continue to worry about going through the time consuming and costly process of separating wastewater and storm water.

The North Shore treatment plant at Rosedale will figure strongly in the new arrangements. Wastewater from the older parts of Waitakere and western Rodney areas will be piped across the Upper Harbour, treated at the Rosedale plant and then discharged out through the new outfall.

The key targets of this new initiative are: • Target of two overflows per bathing season; • Single operations plan for region for consistency of approach and equity; • Agreed best management practices, drawing on international and local experience; • New central interceptor between Auckland and Mangere to also double as a storage tank; • On-going local improvement programmes; • Long term overflow abatement programme; and • Independent peer review to assure Council, community and Watercare that programmes are appropriate.

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Joe Bergin

Young, fresh and driven It was November and the city’s youngest elected member is making history in one of our most central and precious parts of the city.

Joe Bergin happily holds the title of the youngest member of the new Auckland Council currently sitting on the DevonportTakapuna Local Board at age 18. This also makes him the youngest elected member ever from that area, and the only one of the Board’s six members who hasn’t previously been elected to the former local councils.

This may make him new, what he prefers to call “fresh and driven”, but see him around the board table and you could be forgiven for thinking he was somewhat older and more experienced. He’s certainly at ease with Council procedure and has an apparent fluency in local issues, and while he may be straight out of the classroom and into the boardroom, he hasn’t wasted anytime getting up to speed and into action.

He currently holds the Board’s portfolios for Community and Social Well-being,

Community Safety and along with Board Member Dianne Hale; the Libraries and Community Facilities portfolio. These put him in a leadership role on issues from community development programs to liquour licensing and enforcement. These are the three areas he says he is most interested in and include some of the Council’s most vital roles.

In preparing to take up these tasks and in order to contribute as fully as possible through his role, Joe spent a fair whack of his time in January reading the former City Council’s annual plans and reports, their budgets and community updates, and their LTCCP (Long Term Council Community Plan). Given the shear number of pages of writing that would have included, that is no mean feat and once those were done, he then focused on the draft proposals and

It can be a lot to ask for someone who doesn’t know you to invest their aspirations for their city in you, but the people of Devonport-Takapuna did and I take that to heart.

discussion documents being assembled by the Governing Body. Joe says his commitment and passion to all aspects of his position comes from the strength he received from all those people who showed so much faith in him and supported him in his bid for public office by voting him in. “It can be a lot to ask for someone who doesn’t know you to invest their aspirations for their city in you, but the people of Devonport-Takapuna did and I take that to heart.”

The next major step for the Council is to seek submissions from the community on the draft Annual Plan. “These documents should be viewed as a very detailed plan for operation between the Council and the community and as such, everyone should feel free to tell us what they want their city to be like”. This is a new city, a new era, a new process and we should approach It with renewed faith in our city and our collective future.

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT with Schnauer and Co

Engagement...

No, this is not an article announcing a marriage! Rather, it touches on aspects of local democracy.

The first aspect is that of community engagement.

Most people are not concerned with local body politics, until they have to wait in a queue in Lake Road, or their inorganic rubbish collection takes months to clear.

Voter turnout in local body elections is poor, despite the voting papers being posted to letterboxes with a reply envelope!

All of this was identified by the Royal Commission on Auckland governance.

As a result, Local Boards are now tasked with putting in place a community engagement plan, which will coordinate how local boards – usually the first portof-call for residents – are to engage with them.

These plans will be multi-faceted and will involve mainstream media, social media and community group communication.

Yet most hardworking local body politicians have been doing this for years.

Quite why it needs to be formalised is not clear, apart from attempting to turn voter apathy into voter action.

It is doubtful an engagement document can excite people who find it hard to get excited in the first place.

The second aspect concerns disagreement.

Auckland’s restructuring is making progress and taking shape. Minister Hide, council officers, and the elected members, can be congratulated on a smooth transition.

But word is creeping out that there is a hint of unhappiness amongst some members on local boards on the North Shore.

It seems that some members are not content with the way things are now run, when compared with the previous regime. This unhappiness is spilling over at some board meetings.

It is acknowledged that politics is the art of compromise. It is also a battle of ideas.

We do not think it is wrong to suggest that the unhappiness that was well

documented in the previous North Shore City council, possibly led to the lack of community “engagement” identified by the Royal Commission.

Although it is impossible to agree on every issue all of the time, perhaps elected members would be better to work constructively on matters they can agree on, rather than destructively on things they do not agree on?

The final aspect of democracy relates to core business.

It is very easy for all politicians to become distracted and to try to scratch every itch. It tends not to be easy for them to focus on core responsibilities.

Mayor Brown has established 12 committees of the council; seven specialist forums; and so far, six advisory panels.

This is on top of the meetings of the 21 local boards, full council meetings, and the various symposiums, workshops and other discussion groups (of which there are many!).

There could be a term for that – Engagement!

But one needs to be wary of paralysis by analysis.

We are fortunate to live in a western democracy, and that system has checks and balances. One of those is elections.

If we consult, talk, discuss, and argue over fixing Lake Rd (for example) when will the actual work get done?

Perhaps we could take a lead from the good people of Christchurch.

It has been heartening to see human endeavour, community spirit and people action come to the fore in the time of that city’s greatest need.

Is it wrong to ask what could have been the immediate response to that terrible event had the focus been on talking, discussing and engaging rather than doing?

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Crafty Knitwits – Milford’s Creative Corner and the 48 Hour Challenge!

Well, with the knitting season starting we have been really busy stocking up with beautiful winter yarns – Peruvian Alpaca, Merino, yarns of all descriptions; beautiful colours and textures just waiting to be knitted into wonderful winter garments!

If you’re in need of a new machine, we now sell JUKI Sewing Machines and the Swift Quilter Quilting Frame, so ensure you come in and have a look at the demonstration Juki machine and compare the quality and cost before committing to another brand machine. Juki are the biggest industrial sewing machine manufacturer in the world and they have recently branched into domestic machines. The demo machine is here and ready for you to try out!

Our fabric range is growing steadily with some stunning Tiffanies Treasures ranges. We are also introducing some Amy Butler patterns and fabrics. Our quilting classes have started and are going well with the first quilt as you go session being a resounding success. Felting classes have also been popular, with some really beautifully crafted pieces of work being created. We are just putting together our calendar of classes for the second half of the year, which will be available at the end of April. We do still have some spaces left in our current classes, so it’s worth popping into the store to check these out.

We have some stunning quilts made by Barbara Kavermann in store for sale – it’s really worthwhile checking these out if you’re thinking of decorating your own home or buying a special gift.

These are really pieces of art, so even if you just want to feast your eyes you are most welcome to browse. Most of all we are With any purchase of $50 or more having lots of fun in our creative crafty corner of Milford and we (does not apply to laybys) go in the draw love it when you just pop in to browse and say hello or share your to win a beautiful knitting needle set or latest project results. a gift voucher worth $150!

With the arrival of winter we’re extending our hours for your Winner will be drawn at shopping pleasure. Our hours are Open 7 Days 10am to 5.30, with the end of April. late nights Wednesday and Thursday until 9pm.

The Crafty Knitwits April special

Worldwide Public Knitting Day Knitathon This takes place all around the world in the week of 12th of June. Every year in this week there are around 800 events all around the world highlighting knitting! The event is about showing the general public that knitting can be a community activity in a very distinct way.

Crafty Knitwits are running a Knit in Public event this year – a 48 hour Knitathon. Not only to raise awareness about knitting, but also to raise funds for the Child Cancer Foundation.

We are doing this with the support of with our main yarn suppliers Wentworth Distributors, more commonly known for their Naturally, Filatura Di Crosa, Peter Pan and Twilleys of Stamford brands of yarn.

We are looking for knitters to sign up for one, two or three hour stints, starting from 9am Friday 17th of June through to 9am Sunday 19th of June. We will supply the needles and Wentworths are kindly sponsoring the yarn which will be Loyal 10 Ply Wool.

We will be knitting large black and white squares to make up warm ‘Watch the Rugby Rugs’, which will be auctioned off. We will want the knitters to get their friends to sponsor their knitting time, with all the funds raised through the sponsoring and the auctioned rugs going to the Child Cancer Foundation.

The Knitathon will be held in the Crafty Knitwits store in the retail wool space in the window – so very public, lots of fun and all for a good cause. Remember it is a 48-hour knitathon, perfect for those midnight knitters who knit into the wee hours of the morning!

To register please email craftyknitwits@gmail.com or pop into the store on the corner of Milford and Kitchener Roads Milford or phone us 094862724.

Time to get those winter projects started! Pop into Crafty Knitwits and spend more than $50 during April and be in the draw to win a knitting needle set or gift vouchers to the value of $150 *(conditions apply detail in-store)

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Optometry & eyewear with Melissa Hay, Visique Milford

Visique Milford One of these retinal pictures is perfectly healthy, the other has a degenerative eye disease called glaucoma.

Melissa Hay BOptom(Hons). CAA Accred. Oc.Cert.Pharm.

Our monthly OPTOMETRY & EYEWEAR column is provided by Melissa Hay, the owner of Visique Milford Optometrists. Melissa studied optometry for five years at the Auckland University School of Medicine and completed a Bachelor of Optometry (with Honours). Her qualifications also allow her to test the eyesight of pilots (CCA Accred.) and to write prescriptions (Oc.Cert.Pharm.).

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As you know, there is a lot of technology that goes into spectacle lenses. At Visique Milford Optometrists we only use high quality New Zealand made lenses. Most of these are manufactured and fitted in Glenfield.

There are many options in your glasses lenses; such as tintings, coatings and different thicknesses. The vast majority – even as much as 98% of the lenses we use are plastic. We do this for the safety of our patients, plastic is a lot more impact resistant than glass. We have been using plastic lenses for many years, and we don’t have any issues with it scratching. All of our plastic lenses are hard coated to prevent this. You can also have a lens which minimizes reflections off the front of the lens – this is great for full-time glasses wearers, but also for computer use and night driving.

Transitions is a trade name, for the lenses which darken outside. These are a great way to have two pairs of glasses in one.

You will have heard about progressive lenses…they are for people over the age of 45. These lenses have more power in the bottom of the lens to allow people to read well. Progressive lenses have been around for many years – and have been constantly improving. Newer progressive lenses have up to 30% more area for reading and the computer. These are now being individually made to get the best possible vision for you. There are also many options, some designs of the lens are better for different tasks.

So, if you have any questions about the best lenses for you, please give us a call on 4894 797.

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MILFORD SHOPPING CENTRE Spotlight on Ecco Shoes

ECCO – BOOT-IT!

For a one-stop shop in ladies’ winter boots, head for the ECCO Concept Store. Whatever your preference there’s plenty to choose from… tall boots, ankle boots, booties, outdoor boots, heeled boots, flat boots, etc.

ECCO boots are probably the most comfortable thing you’ll ever put on your feet. Their philosophy is to create footwear that makes people happy. And these boots will certainly put a smile on your face. ECCO’s inspiration comes from natural things, like family, optimism, nature, comfort, and the beauty of everyday details. So it’s no surprise that the ECCO production and design team consistently deliver the best of Danish design, without ever compromising on their principle that form follows function.

In fact, this has to be the most comprehensive range of boots in various heel heights ECCO has delivered so far. We are seeing a particularly strong bias towards flats and low-heel heights this season. Naturally this is welcome news for those who do a lot of walking - whether that means walking your dog or walking the High Street on the way to the office.

The Essence flat boot comes in cocoa brown and black leather. A style that seamlessly integrates modern design with a casual look and functionality, making it ideal for busy feet. The leather work is extraordinary, and so is the comfort technology whilst the simple stitching detail gives it a modern edge.

This is no ordinary flat boot, the PU midsole offers exceptional shock absorption while the latex outsole is hard-wearing with superb traction.

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Sporting a 75mm heel is the Jaffna Tall Boot. This striking boot may be the most comfortable heel style in the shoe industry thanks to its ultra flexible sole and superior cushioning. Simplicity of design combined with an ‘Old West’ leather finish for a 2 toned effect makes this boot truly versatile. No wardrobe malfunctions when you can team this ultra stylish boot with just about anything in your wardrobe.

Hope and Hobart: Sophistication and stylish design in two stunning dress boots. The rich leathers and Jaffna - 350713 attention Warm Grey & Black Leather to detail makes these styles an absolute classic and the perfect basics of a well-formed wardrobe. With ECCO, nothing is left to chance - though the buckle closure looks the part, it provides for a wider fit should it be required.

Our final word is on the increasingly popular booty and ankle boot. Get dressy in a variation of heel types and heights with Jales, Hanna and Hope. Or, if it’s smart casual you’re looking for then you’ll love the cute little lace ups such as Essence and Stripe, just to name a few. Let’s face it, you can never have too many boots!

Ann and her team at the ECCO Milford Centre would love to help you find just the right look for the right occasion.

For more news and events about our product, register online by emailing your name and address at promo@eccoshoes.co.nz.

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TRavel with Air New Zealand Holidays, Milford

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AITUTAKI Our little slice of heaven Channel Magazine’s Ulla Bennett reports on her recent trip to Pacific Resort Aitutaki A jewel of the South Pacific is nestled in the tropical gardens of the Pacific Resort Aitutaki in the Cook Islands. 27 bungalows sitting on a white sandy beach overlooking the aqua coloured lagoon.

From your own thatched and spacious designer bungalow there is a spectacular view over the white sand to the pristine lagoon. Beyond is the sapphire blue Pacific Ocean so inviting for those who enjoy deep sea fishing expeditions.

Aitutaki is clean, green and serene. The people are friendly and they ‘just get it’ (our sense of humour!). In this respect the Rarotongan people are so similar to New Zealanders and understand our values, lifestyle and how to please us when we visit their island. This makes for a fantastic getaway holiday.

An added bonus for New Zealanders is that Rarotonga uses our dollar. So you don’t have to change your money when you go.

After a 40 minute flight from Rarotonga – on a modern Saab 340 – you can’t help but be stunned by the dazzling views of the coral atoll of Aitutaki on the final approach into the small airport.

The old Teal (Air New Zealand) Flying Boats used to make this journey landing on the sheltered lagoon back in the 1950’s and 1960’s.

On arrival we were greeted by Nga (guest service agent) with a fragrant tiare lei and as a Pacific Resort guest we were guided to a personalised comfortable

seating area and were immediately made to feel welcome and special.

Once at the Pacific Resort we were personally welcomed by General Manager Mike Shah and presented with a tropical drink in a coconut shell adorned by hibiscus flowers. In our luxurious bungalow chilled champagne was waiting for us to be sipped on our balcony while we acclimatised to the heat and tranquillity of the island.

The Pacific Resort bungalows are staggered to offer the utmost privacy. During our stay the treats continued, such as home made chocolates and baking, which were left in our fridge every night when the bed was turned down.

The Pacific Resort hires out modern automatic scooters for travelling around the island to explore and visit local restaurants and cafes – where wonderful seafood is aplenty. It was liberating not having to wear a helmet. The Rarotongan driver’s licence purchased at the hotel stipulates ‘helmets must be worn over 40kph’. I’m sure they turn down the power of those bikes to keep the tourists alive but after eating all the wonderful food our scooters would not allow us to exceed the speed limit! Maybe that was why the 50cc bikes struggled to climb the steep hill when we visited the highest point of the island for fabulous 360 degree views of paradise?

We did a day cruise and snorkelling on the lagoon with Aitutaki Adventures Lagoon Tour ‘Yellow Boats’ as recommended by the resort. It was the highlight

of the trip. This day trip was unbelievable, the colour of the water, the wonderful barbeque lunch on a deserted island and exploring the coral, viewing the myriad of brightly coloured tropical fish, enjoying the commentary of Captain Puna our lovely boat driver.

Some of the fish were so large and curious we were sure they were watching us as closely as we were watching them.

The guys went on a deep sea fishing trip where very large ‘fish’ were actually caught. The hotel prepared the freshly caught Mahi Mahi for us to eat for our lunch the next day.

While the guys enjoyed their fishing expedition the girls relished the time reading and relaxing in the sun.

Each bungalow has a spacious hammock hanging under the palm trees above the white sand but the pool beckoned us.

In the heat we were enticed by ice cold, scented face cloths that are offered to guests regularly whilst sunning themselves – a nice touch.

The men will be pleased to know that there is minimal shopping for the ladies! Aitutaki’s ‘superstore’ is more like a local handyman store, so for the men their time is guaranteed to be spent enjoying the holiday rather than trailing after your better half around a department store while on holidaying. But ladies, there is always a shop somewhere even if it is at duty free on the way home!

You’ll love Aitutaki. We did and we can’t wait to go back.

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All the best brands KITCHEN DINING

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Getting Married? Cupcake Decorating

Talk to us about our Bridal Registry.

The Homestore’s wedding list service takes the hassle out of gift giving so that you can stress over other things like the dress, the venue and your parents’ guest list!

Every Saturday and Sunday in Store $10.00 booking fee applies (booking fee redeemable in store for goods to that value on the day) Please phone 486-0086 to book Minimum 8 yrs

Hours Phone : 486-0086 Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat - 9am-5:30pm Thursday - 9am-9pm Email: milford@thehomestore.co.nz Sunday - 10am-5pm

The Homestore Milford Shopping Centre 24 Milford Road, Milford

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Cupcake Decorating – Saturday and Sundays at The Homestore For those who want to see how the experts decorate cupcakes we have found the answer.

Join Lex (pictured right) or Rebecca on a Saturday or Sunday at The Homestore in Milford Shopping Centre and you will become one of those experts in no time.

These Cupcake Decorating classes have been a popular fixture in the working kitchen at The Homestore Milford for over two years. Around 48 people each day, in classes of 12, join in the fun. There is a booking fee of $10.00 which is redeemable in store for goods to that value on the day.

The Homestore team provides the icing and an informative step-by-step lesson on decorating cupcakes.

For more information contact the team at The Homestore Milford Shopping Centre. Telephone 486-0086.

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White is the New Black In Bryson v Three Foot Six Limited (2006) the Employment Court considered whether Mr Bryson was an employee under section 6 of the Employment Relations Act 2000. In deciding whether the applicant Mr Bryson was an employee the court considered the nature of the employment relationship, all relevant matters including any matter that indicated the intention of the parties and not to treat as a determining matter any statement by the persons that describes the nature of their relationship.

The court considered the substance of the employment relationship over the form of the employment relationship. This means any label given to the employment relationship such as employee or contractor is considered but only in the context of the actual nature of the relationship itself. The landmark case of Bryson v Three Foot Six Limited (2006) clarified the simple yet important legal question; what is an employee? In Bryson v Three Foot Six Limited (2006) the employment court examined the nature of the relationship by considering amongst other things; whether Mr Bryson was in business on his own account, whether his work was fundamental to the business or only an accessory to it, and what degree of control was exercised over his work. The court held Mr Bryson was an employee of Weta Productions.

The negotiations with American film industry giant Warner Brothers and the resulting amended section 6 promises significant returns to New Zealand domestic economy from the American film industry. Many have suggested there is a middle ground in Middle earth. I agree, the win- win in these negotiations indicated a business savvy and foresight for the benefit of the New Zealand economy and ordinary New Zealanders. The section 6 amendments encourage film production Company’s like Warner Brothers to tread, prance, pontificate, if you will, through our beautiful landscape interpreting the magic of Tolkien with the purpose of earning millions from their box office smash. I audaciously suggest even Tolkien couldn’t finish the plot in this way. For the amended law adds nothing or removes nothing from the legal tests as clarified in Bryson v Three Foot Six Limited (2006) to determine the nature of the employment relationship and the intention of the parties leaving those amongst us so inclined to smile at the phenomena of negotiations with those who understand less is often more.

In fact, the amendment leaves us resting happily in the splendour of the court’s decision in Bryson v Three Foot Six Limited (2006) and the clarity of legal tests to determine the nature of the employment relationship. In the meantime, the ordinary New Zealanders amongst us can reap the benefits.

Judith Moore is a local Milford based Barrister (DipNursing BCom/LLB).

She practises in the areas of Employment, Family and Medical Law. Telephone: 410 0536, Mobile: 027 2958580, Email: judithmoore67@xtra.co.nz Web: www.judithmoore.co.nz

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spotlight on Tango’s Shoes, Milford

Tango’s – women love them!

Right in the heart of Milford

Tango’s Shoes in the main street of Milford is a place where women can indulge in their footwear fetish. At Tango’s you will find a fantastic range of the latest fashions in store now, from casual to out there funky, there’s something for every lady who loves shoes.

The Tango’s Team in Milford are always there to help you with all and any requirements you might have and will go out of their way to find the perfect shoes for you. They understand that everyone’s feet are different so have tailored their ranges to meet as many needs as is possible. There are shoes for all occasions, whether it’s Mother of Bride or an excellent travelling shoe. They keep prices very reasonable without compromising on quality.

Tango’s shoes are mainly from Europe but all of the ranges will

Tango’s Shoes is a family owned business and prides itself on being very service orientated. have been styled and designed in Europe with stringent quality control.

There are four other Tango stores – Whitianga, Whangamata, Papamoa and Blenheim and a website (www.tangosshoes.co.nz) where you can access other styles and brands. Tango’s are always more than happy to courier direct to your home as well as hold or order in to store for you.

Tango’s Shoes is a family owned business and prides itself on being very service orientated. Your shopping experience is important to them and their hope is that every pair of shoes you buy you will love and enjoy wearing.

You’ll love the range of accessories they have instore at Milford as well.

So go on in, meet the Milford team and check out this winters footwear fashion at Tango’s Shoes.

Tango’s Shoes, 164 Kitchener Road, Milford.

Telephone 09 488 0495.

Visit: www.tangosshoes.co.nz

EJECT • VICIUS • TANYA MICHELE • SOLFWAVES 164 Kitchener Road, Milford. Ph: 09 488 0495 www.tangosshoes.co.nz

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The fascination of Sculpture Sculpture large and small is the focus at Lake House Arts Centre until mid May. For ten intense days from the 6th to the 16th of April the Centre will be abuzz with the hum of chainsaws, power tools and the rhythmic beat of hand carving, while up to 30 artists are pushed hard to complete their sculptures in time for the opening. Then the gardens will once again return to tranquillity to become the canvas for over 30 completed large outdoor sculptures in wood from the 17th April to 16th May giving the public ample opportunity to visit this significant outdoor exhibition.

The “Sculpture Spectacular” indoor exhibition of smaller sculptures from 7 April to 1 May in the Becroft Gallery will offer the viewer an array of different sculptural mediums to contemplate, from steel, Oamaru stone, copper and ceramics to acrylic plaster and lead crystal. Artists include Trevor Nathan, Ron Reichs, Tim Codyre, Phil Bonham, Steve Malloy, Tui Hobson, Maurice van Cooten, Will Ngakuru, Pita Rua Lagan and John Fergusson.

The Studio Printmakers have prepared an exciting exhibition on the ancient art of woodblock printmaking in the Café over this period.

The two week long children’s’ School Holiday programme (18 to 29 April) themed around “Awesome Autumn” will offer varied and stimulating classes for children aged 5 – 14 years in clay sculpture, design, construction, printmaking and painting. The full programme will be available on the internet from mid March and enrolments can be made via email: info@lakehousearts.org.nz, phone 486 4877 or in person by visiting the centre on Barry’s Point Reserve. The Centre is open daily Mon – Fri 10am to 4pm and on weekends from 10am to 3pm.

For more information about Wood Sculpture Live and the exhibition programme please contact the Event Coordinator, Kim Boyd on 09 4220456, or email manager@lakehousearts.org.nz .

Visit the website: www.lakehousearts.org.nz

2011

Wood Sculpture Live Live Carving 6 - 16 April Official Opening Sunday 17 April, 3pm Outdoor Exhibition 17 April - 16 May

Becroft Foundation

Lake House Arts Centre

37 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna, North Shore email: manager@lakehousearts.org.nz - ph: 486 4877 - www.lakehousearts.org.nz

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TRavel with House of Travel Takapuna HOT Takapuna Team Player...

Enchanting Europe, by river CRUISE

DALE ROWLEY Dale Rowley (pictured) is one of the top performing consultants in the House of Travel group with worldwide cruising and arranging group travel for schools being his specialities.

Dale would be very happy to spend all of his time either on a golf course or watching Glenfield Rovers soccer team. He loves both sports dearly and currently as a member of Helensville Golf Club he has managed to get his handicap down to a very creditable 16. More time on the course would probably help his handicap but the other love of his life is travel – visiting new destinations to experience the places we all want to visit so he can share his experiences with you his clients. We asked him a few probing questions in Mid-March.

Q: What has been your best round (score) of golf and where?

DR: 84 at Helensville.

Q: What is the absolute best place you’ve been to in the world? And why?

DR: A tough one but I can’t go past Vienna (Beautiful clean city) and Amalfi Coast, Italy (Spectacular roads, scenery and small towns).

Q: Best soccer player you’ve ever seen?

DR: It would have to be ZICO of Brazil (Skill and pace).

Q: If you were recommending a holiday destination for Channel readers for relaxing during our winter months what would it be?

DR: I would have to say Koh Samui in Thailand (great little Island, great food and hotels) or RAROTONGA (close to home).

Q: How low do you reckon you can get your handicap down to?

DR: Looking to be at 12 within the next 3 months but 4 is the goal!

Q: If you were recommending a holiday destination for Channel readers for adventure what would it be?

DR: Madagascar off the African Coast (Nature at its best) .

Q: Complete this: When I’m travelling I never go without...

DR: JETLAG tablets in the Blue Box from your local chemist at around $14 a box. Money well spent!

Travel tip of the month Did you know that there are 28 international airlines offering air fares from Auckland to London and Europe?

Are you fed up spending hours on the internet BELIEVING you are getting the best deal.

It can be so so frustrating. Well here is the alternative.

Talk to a human being – one who cares – one who wants to help you – one who wants to save you your precious time and money and ensure you have all the information and all of the alternatives.

For all of your international travel needs talk to

House of Travel Takapuna 26 Anzac St, Takapuna. Phone 486 0995

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The river cruise between Budapest and Amsterdam is fast becoming an iconic holiday experience. Combine the highlights of APT’s Magnificent Europe cruise with 3-night stays in Paris and Prague, and you will have the complete European experience.

On APT’s ever-popular holiday, the 21 Day Magnificent Europe with Prague & Paris, the breezy boulevards, iconic monuments, fine dining and artistic vibe of the French capital will stimulate your every sense. In Prague, the delightful maze of cobbled lanes and medieval buildings will captivate your soul. And in between your time in these unique cities, you’ll take in the sights of Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Netherlands on a luxury cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam.

The convenience of this mode of travel is undeniable. You’ll unpack just once and bask in the luxury of your chosen suite as lush fields, towering mountains and medieval ruins drift by.

Your ship, the 5-star luxurious ms Amadante, glides over the rivers Rhine, Main and Danube, true relaxation can be found anywhere, and recreational choice abounds. Any cares or concerns you left home with will float away with the breeze as you stand atop the Sun Deck, on the Teak Front Deck or at your balcony. The luxurious ms Amadante’s three stylish lounges provide an ideal place to unwind and enjoy a drink with new-found friends, while the Library is the place to curl up with a good book.

To the ship’s rear, the Massage, Hair & Beauty Salon provides a range of revitalising treatments, while the Fitness Centre is stocked with a range of cardiovascular equipment. Each night, when the stars start to sparkle off the water, you’ll marvel at the world-class dining experiences in ms Amadante’s fine dining restaurant. As an alternative, casual dining is always available in the Rear Lounge and when the weather is fine, alfresco dining is sometimes on offer up on the Sun Deck.

For the entire cruise, the service onboard is intuitive, friendly and attentive.

By land, the fusion of contemporary attractions and historical structures, and the knowledge of local guides in introducing them, is inspiring. Each day, you’ll disembark to discover the iconic attractions and charming secrets of Europe’s heartland on a Small Group Shore Excursion or, in select locations, during a Freedom of Choice Touring activity.

Through APT’s very own fleet of river ships, its vast experience and financial stability as well as a continued commitment to providing you the ultimate in holiday choice, there really is only one sensible option when it comes to European river cruising.

For more information contact the team at House of Travel Takapuna today: 26 Anzac St, Takapuna. Phone 486 0995 or email: carolinei@hot.co.nz

2012 EUROPE RIVER CRUISING APT’S ExCEPTiOnAl inClUSiOnS 3 Cruise onboard a luxury APT river ship 3 All meals (whilst on cruise) 3 Soft drink, beer & local wine with lunch & dinner (whilst on cruise) 3 Onboard nightly entertainment 3 Multiple spacious lounges & quiet library 3 Personal computer 3 Complimentary wireless internet access

3 Small group shore excursions in every port 3 Freedom of Choice Touring 3 Unique APT Signature Experiences 3 Personal audio headsets 3 Expert Cruise Directors & local guides 3 Tipping & Port Charges 3 Return local airport transfers 3 All-inclusive value – no hidden extras

TRAVEL IN 2012 & PAY 2011 PRICES PLUS FLY FREE YEAR ROUND!* MAgniFiCEnT EUROPE

PARiS TO MOnTE CARlO

FLY FREE*

FLY FREE*

Travel Mar., Oct. to Dec. 2012 – valid all suites Travel Apr. to Sept. 2012 – valid E & D suites only

15 Days from $7795* per person, twin share.

EUMC15

Experience true luxury as you cruise through the five countries between Amsterdam and Budapest on your floating five-star hotel. includes: 14 night luxury cruise • 41 meals • Visit 19 towns, villages and cities • Traverse the MainDanube Canal • Cross Europe’s Continental Divide • Travel along Danube River • Cruise through the pretty Wachau Valley • Freedom of Choice Touring in Amsterdam, Wertheim, Nuremberg, Passau, Dürnstein, Vienna and Bratislava • Visit the Hungarian State Opera House in Budapest for a tour, a glass of champagne and a private music recital • Complimentary drink at a traditional Bamberg Beer Haus

Travel Mar. & nov. 2012 – valid all suites Travel May to Sept. 2012 – valid E & D suites only

TRAVEL IN 2012 & PAY 2011 PRICES*

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18 & 21 DAY CRUISE AND TOUR inCLUDinG PARiS & PRAGUE ALSO AVAILABLE

21 Days from $13,625* per person, twin share.

EURCPM21

NEW & EXCLUSIVE IN 2012!

NEW! Flowing from the magnificent Swiss Alps and out to sea beyond the netherlands, the Rhine sweeps through some of the most fascinating regions in Europe.

Cruising along the Rhône River is the perfect way to absorb the picturesque sights at a relaxed pace. includes: 3 night stay in Paris with sightseeing • 7 night Rhine cruise from Amsterdam to Basel • 7 night Rhône cruise from Lyon to Arles • 3 night stay in Monte Carlo with sightseeing • 48 meals • Freedom of Choice Touring in Amsterdam, Breisach, Tournon, Avignon and Arles • French cuisine cooking demonstration • Sample wine from the Beaujolais region • Guided tour of Prince’s Palace of Monaco

Amsterdam

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Cologne

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PARIS FRANCE Slovakia

Gruyères

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Koblenz GERMANY Worms Heidelberg Speyer Basel

SWITZERLAND

Lake Geneva

Viviers 7 CRUISE ITALY Avignon MONACO Arles Nice 3 Cannes MONTE CARLO

House of Travel Takapuna Ph: 09 486 0995 Email: takapuna@hot.co.nz 26 Anzac St, Takapuna *Conditions apply. Prices are correct as at 2 Mar. 2011 but may fluctuate due to changes in surcharges, fees & taxes. Offers are not combinable with any other offer & available on new bookings only. A surcharge may apply to payments made with credit card. Book by 30 Apr. 2011, unless sold out prior. Prices include savings, port charges. Price valid on EUMC15 departing 16 or 18 Mar. 2012 in Category E suite. EURCPM21 departing 26 Mar. 2012 in Category E suite. Fly Free (travel Mar., Oct., Nov. & Dec.): Free return airfare to Europe based on economy class with Malaysia Airlines or Lufthansa & includes air taxes up to $200 pp. Air must be booked by APT. Subject to availability of airline & booking class. Once class sold out surcharges apply. Available on all suites. Deposit of $3000 pp due within 7 days of booking. Full payment due 30 Nov. 2011. Valid ex. CHC/AKL. Fly Free (travel Apr. – Sept.): valid in Category E & D suites only. All other conditions as per first Fly Free offer.

Airport transfers on first & last day of tour only. TRAVEL IN 2012 & PAY 2011 PRICES: a limited number of savings are available per departure, subject to availability. Australian Pacific Touring Pty Ltd ABN 44 004 684 619 Lic. No. 30112 MKT8895

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Health and Rehab with KneeCare

KneeCare is New Zealand’s first and only specific Lower Limb Rehab clinic situated in Central Takapuna. The clinic solely focuses on lower limb injuries, rehabilitation and research, and currently shares premises with Shore Physiotherapy. Their editorial sequence and special offers through Channel magazine may help you, or someone you know.

KneeCare – It’s what we do Whatever it is that you do, doing it with a sore knee is just no fun. Your knees are such an important part of nearly everything you do that, if they are giving you grief, it’s hard to think of anything in your life that isn’t affected. That’s where we come in – The KneeCare team has been specifically trained to identify the cause of your knee complaints, and to then help you with a dynamic, research based, physiotherapist guided plan to help you get back on track.

Knee injuries come in a variety of guises. At one end of the spectrum are acute injuries - sprains and tears often associated with playing sport, or accidents at home or work. At the other end are the gradual changes that come through years of use - these can be from simple wear and tear, or as a result of previous injuries. Then there are the problems that fit somewhere in the middle – the ones associated with the rapid growth and development our bodies go through during adolescence. Whatever the cause of your injury, and even if you’ve had surgery because of it, KneeCare is here to help you.

KneeCare is both privileged and proud to have the following experienced and knowledgeable physiotherapists leading their programs: Geoff Potts MHSc founded the KneeCare program after completing a 6 year tour of duty with NZ Rugby and NZ Rugby Sevens. After doing years of research

If you’ve had a lower limb injury, or if you’re interested in preventing injuries get your knee warrant of fitness at KneeCare. It could save you a lot of pain.

into osteoarthritis of the knee, he recognised that a large number of New Zealanders were suffering needlessly from this problem. He and colleague David Cooper then developed and tested individualised, research based physiotherapy programs to help people with knee osteoarthritis, and got fantastic results in community based trials.

Jude Spiers PGDipHSc (musculoskeletal physiotherapy) joined KneeCare as a partner this year after being involved with the NZ Warriors and NZ Kiwis Rugby League teams since 2000. He served as physiotherapist for both teams, and was also Medical Services Manager at the Warriors before resigning at the end of the 2010 season. Throughout this decade of service, he was at the coal face of elite sports injury management, working with Sports Physicians and Orthopaedic Surgeons perfecting knee injury and postsurgical rehabilitation protocols that maximise functional return to sport.

Geoff, Jude and the rest of the KneeCare team are pleased to be able to share their knowledge and experience with any and everybody with knee issues. So, if you have a knee problem and need help contact the KneeCare team today.

The KneeCare team specialises in Knee Injury Rehabilitation – it’s what we do. Visit www.kneecare.co.nz

KNeeCARE W.O.F $150.00 · KneeCare clinical assessment · KneeCare physical assessment · KneeCare exercise plan · Complementary 1-week gym membership

Specialised Lower Limb Rehabilitation Local Knee Care provider:- Shore Physiotherapy, 2 Byron Avenue, Takapuna. Tel: 09 489 7573, Email: kneecare@xtra.co.nz www.kneecare.co.nz Issue 9 - APRIL 2011 www.channelmag.co.nz

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Our regular Stand Up Paddling (SUP) contributor is the energetic Mark Jackson, North Shore native and owner of Stand Up South Pacific Ltd. After 25 years competing and teaching in Hawaii, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, Mark Jackson has brought Standup South Pacific to New Zealand. As a water sports instructor he has taught for many well known sports stars and celebrities. Some of his competitive results include: 1987 Wailea Speed Crossing 1st Place; 1988 Maui County Slalom Championships 1st Place; 2nd 3rd & 4th places in the Papa He’e Nalu Tandem Maui Surf; 2007 Maui Canoe & Kayak Club S.U.P. Division Champion; 2007 SUP Starbucks Maui to Molokai Challenge 1st Place.

Why the hype, the buzz, the trend, the addiction? Did someone sucker punch us with Supliminal advertising? How is it that Stand Up Paddling boarding is becoming the ‘Cruise Control’ switch for so many of us? Is it an aphrodisiac, an antidote to civilisation, an aquatic ascension or a cocktail of all three?

Slicing gently and silently through the sparkling Waitemata; a paddle; your saber, your sword of independence as you frolic like a searching albatross along the Hauraki Gulf realising blissfully that you’ve found that magic dragon from that land called Hanalei! This is the Yin of SUP. The soft!

Battling for supremacy, mano a mano on bombora sea waves.

Blazing a trail, making a wake, wielding a blade. A striker on his chariot upon the channel in pursuit of his goal. The gold. The medal.

The win. This is the Yang of SUP. The hard!

Once, while paddling off Takapuna Beach with my wife, just chilaxing and getting in the groove, I drifted into a Feng Shui autopilot, a cruise control if you will! Two songs surfaced, ebbed in my mind and stuck there like barnacles to a rock.

Smokey Robinson’s CRUISIN and The Rascals, GROVIN ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON. If you’re generation X you’ll remember ‘em like yesterday! If you’re NOT, hunt ‘em down on YouTube and have a listen and I’ll bet you get one of them stuck in your head... all day!

Jimmy Lewis MANO

Jimmy Lewis Cruise Control

I think for most of us that do Stand Up Paddle, Crusin is really what it’s all about. I realised that on our second ‘Paddle Play Day’ for the disabled kids of the Wilson Home Trust. (See issue 7 channel mag). Our next Paddle Play Day is Sat April 2nd.

For those of you who DON’T here’s your chance to get onboard, get a board and go ‘Groovin, on a Sunday Afternoon’ – We will hold a Sunday Special Stand Up Paddle for Christchurch – offering a lesson and one hour paddle session for $35.00. ALL proceeds will go to the Christchurch relief fund. Our mission is to rent 20 boards an hour for six hours. That would raise over $4000! Spread the word Sunday the 3rd, Stand Up South Pacific will be operating a STAND UP PADDLE FOR CHRISTCHURCH FUNDRAISER. At the end of that event we will give 10% OFF on all our S.U.P. boards, new and demo’d. See below for some of the toys we’re talking about.

If you would like some Stand Up Paddle lessons, or just have a one hour fun paddle, all equipment included with a free intro lesson, just look for our Stand Up South Pacific Flags right in front of the Takapuna Boating Club. Alternatively, call Mark Jackson on 0220 PADDLE 0220 72 33 53, or get online www.standupsouthpacific.co.nz

Jimmy Lewis Hanalei

Jimmy Lewis Slice

Jimmy Lewis Albatross

Jimmy Lewis Bombora

Jimmy Lewis Blade

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The channel Cafe guide

Manuka Cafe, DEVONPORT

You can’t walk through Devonport without passing through Manuka Cafe.

It is popular, is always busy and has a relaxed atmosphere for you to enjoy the day or catch up with friends.

Enjoy Manuka for Breakfast, Lunch or

DEVONPORT STONE OVEN

Iconic Devonport landmark cafe the Devonport Stone Oven is completely self sufficient. Everything they offer is made on premise with nothing being brought in. They even have their own unique blend of coffee. There are lots of gluten free products available with

torpedo bay cafe

Dinner or just for a fabulous Allpress coffee with homemade cakes or desserts. Mediterranean, Wood fired Pizza, European, Italian cuisine.

cafe of the month

Open 7 days.- breakfast, lunch & dinner.

49 Victoria rd, Devonport.

PH: 445 7732 www.manukarestaurant.co.nz more options being introduced all the time.

Generous servings for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The indoor and outdoor seating is perfect for Devonport’s climate.

Fully licensed.

OPEN 7 DAYS

6.30AM UNTIL 5.30pm.

5 CLARENCE STREET, DEVONPORT PH: 445 3185 It is a fantastic setting with beautiful coffee, superb food and a great atmosphere to tempt you through the door. Try their good old English favourites like bacon butties & ice cream sundaes.

Caffe Massimo – Roasting in Takapuna since 1997!

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The Strand, Takapuna. Telephone 486 5550.

Email: takapuna@caffemassimo.co.nz www.caffemassimo.co.nz Opening hours: 7am until late, 7 days a week.

Caffe Massimo feels like part of the furniture in Takapuna. While the furniture has just had an impressive face-lift, many things remain the same – like the superb coffee.

Caffe Massimo has always enjoyed one of the best locations in Takapuna. The changes made late last year have only enhanced the location.

Previously, Caffe Massimo faced away from the beach. Now it takes advantage of the view down to Auckland’s premier beach.

They have been roasting their own coffee beans at Caffe Massimo for the past 14 years. The premium hot air roasting machine still takes pride of place in the new cafe and bar area.

Since 1997, Caffe Massimo has remained a popular Takapuna meeting spot for breakfast, lunch or just a coffee. The new-look Massimo, which was completed late last year, is now a cafe, restaurant and a bar.

In addition to breakfast, lunch and a coffee, customers are now able to get dinner and entertainment at Caffe Massimo in Takapuna Beach.

In fact leading Kiwi soul and jazz musician Nathan Haines and his band (The Dream Band) are performing at Massimo on Saturday April 9th.

Caffe Massimo has always enjoyed one of the best locations in Takapuna. The changes made late last year have only enhanced the location. Previously, Caffe Massimo faced away from the beach. Now it

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takes advantage of the view down to Auckland’s premier beach.

A feature of the new Caffe Massimo is the purpose-built outdoor areas that have been created to take advantage of the environment. There are built-in outdoor areas with fire places and large tables. There is a safe children’s play area so mum and dad can relax while having a quiet drink or a meal. The spacious outdoor areas are complemented with sophisticated Louvretec shutters to provide protection and shade when it is needed.

“We have been thrilled with the changes,” says Ali Yildiz proudly. “We wanted a beach-concept development where our customers can feel right at home and we have achieved that. A place where people can have breakfast or lunch, a coffee or casually dine and socialise in a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying the benefits of the natural surroundings.”

The favourites on the popular brunch/daytime menu are still all there and Ali Yildiz and his team still have an emphasis on free range, organic and healthy food. There is always great coffee and tasty treats right through the day and since the relaunch there have been some interesting new additions to the brunch/daytime menu. The new dinner menu has Tapas and small platters and a range of popular meal options such as salads, pastas, seafood, chicken and prime cuts of meat.

The inside area at Cafe Massimo has been completely refitted. Previous customers won’t recognise the place. There are new toilets, a new kitchen and completely new decor. There is dining capacity for around 100 people – a total capacity of 200 – and Cafe Massimo is now fully licensed with a great selection of wines, spirits, cocktails as well as tap and bottled beers. Go and try the new Caffe Massimo – you’ll love it!

Tiger extends a warm welcome to all our regular and new customers who venture to our cafe. We offer a great range of coffee’s, smoothies, iced drinks and a yummy new food menu

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interview with Matt Whelan, My Wedding and Other Secrets/Go Girls

A Secret to Share essence as I could in the role; his lovely nature, his determination and drive, his deep-set love, his sense of self-assurance. I really wanted to affect people with my character the same way Stephen affected me in the documentary that this film came from and hopefully I managed to give him the integrity that he deserves.

Devonport local Matt Whelan is best known for his role as the hapless Brad Caulfield in hit North Shore based comedy-drama Go Girls, for which he won the award for Best Supporting Actor at the 2010 Qantas Film and Television Awards.

As well as his most prominent role, Matt is also a prolific film and theatre actor whose work has included feature films The Most Fun You Can Have Dying; Show of Hands; and a small role in Taika Waititi’s debut feature film Eagle vs Shark, as well as other TV work and theatre productions.

His latest film is the sweet romantic comedy My Wedding and Other Secrets, which is just about hit the theatres.

The film tells the story of Emily Chu (played by Outragous Fortune’s Michelle Ang), a young New Zealand born Chinese woman, who falls in love with, and secretly marries, a European guy (played by Matt) and faces disownment from her traditional Hong Kong born parents.

Funny, touching and heartfelt, the film is based on the real-life cross-cultural romance of first-time feature film writer/director Roseanne Liang who co-wrote the film with Angeline Loo. Matt spoke to Channel’s Michael Campbell and shared some of his highlights of making the film, his career, and tells us why we should all go see his latest movie.

Michael Campbell: So you’ve got a new movie coming out - My Wedding and Other Secrets - tell us a little bit about it.

Matt Whelan: It’s a romantic comedy about a New Zealand born Chinese girl who falls in love with a New Zealand European guy. It’s about Emily searching to find herself while juggling all of her priorities in life; her family and her parent’s disapproval of her relationship with a guy who is not Chinese, her budding film career and her relationship with James, which she has to keep secret.

MC: What was it that attracted you to this particular film – was it the character, the story, or something else?

MW: It was a combination of both. It’s such a beautiful story. And such a personal story as it’s based on the writer/director’s life. I really wanted to honour her adaptation of her story and the character and I think that was part of the appeal, the challenge of conveying someone’s personal story, truthfully and respectfully. I also love that the film speaks of our ever expanding multicultural society and how we need to celebrate that.

MC: This is director Roseanne Liang’s first feature film and is based on her own life and experiences with you playing the role of her husband Stephen Harris (renamed James for the film), was there any added pressure knowing you were playing a real person?

MW: There was definitely added pressure but that only contributed to the appeal of the role. I loved the challenge of playing someone based on a real person and I wanted to capture as much of Stephen’s

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MC: Did you spend much time with Stephen, how did you prepare for the role?

MW: I managed to spend a little bit of time with Stephen, we went out to lunch with Roseanne and Michelle a couple of times and he occasionally came to rehearsal or set. But mostly I had the documentary as my bible of sorts. I watched it constantly and I read the script almost every day to try and find the character.

I would pick up on the specifics of Stephen and form that as a base, like the way he spoke, or the way he held himself. I then took that and tried to form a character that would work in the adapted screenplay.

MC: Are there many similarities between James, the somewhat nerdy and proud of it lead male and love interest at the centre of all the secrecy, and your Go Girls character, the somewhat “goofy” Brad? Do you identify with either of them?

MW: I think there are some similarities in character. They are both good natured people who really care about the people around them. They both have big heart.

But I think that’s really where it ends. James is very comfortable in his own skin and knows exactly what he wants out of life whereas Brad is completely the opposite. I also think that Brad is quite a clumsy, goofy guy whereas James can be goofy but most of the time it’s on purpose. Sure I can identify and relate to aspects of both characters, I think you have to, or at least be able to understand how someone can be a certain way to be able to play them truthfully.

MC: What is the most fun you’ve ever had in a role?

MW: That’s a really tough question. I could pick something out from every role I’ve played. I will say that I had a really fun time demolishing a television on a film set with what looked like a candlestick.

MC: Your career has included film, TV and theatre, what is your favourite medium to work in?

MW: I love all three for different reasons but my preference is film. I love the pressure when shooting quick turnaround television and having to be on the ball quickly and I love the immediacy and endurance of theatre. I think film lies somewhere in between, you have more time to delve deeper into the character and story much like theatre but you also have the pressure of conveying so much in what is essentially quite a small amount of time. I love that balance of time and pressure and the opportunity to craft and hone in on the smaller details with different takes. Taking the essence of a scene and trying different things with it.

MC: How did you get into acting, was it something you always wanted to do?

MW: I initially wanted to get into radio and I studied in Nelson and was working on the student station there and doing promotions for Fifeshire Fm. But while I was

fashion with Wallis Clothing, Devonport studying I became friends with a couple of the film school students and eventually they needed actors for projects and they asked me to be in a couple of their short films and I really enjoyed it. I ended up applying for Hagley Theatre Company in Christchurch and got accepted and that’s where it all began. Near the end of the first year, the director and associate artistic director (Cameron Mattox and Darryl Low) really supported and guided me towards auditioning for Toi Whakaari, the NZ Drama School. I got accepted and studied there for 3 years and graduated at the end of 2007.

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RETRO PRIM: This look finds influence from the late 50s, early 60s. A feminine look that is womanly rather than girly, with an emphasis on a rounded hipline and slim waist.

MC: Go Girls has certainly lifted your profile as an actor, how has it affected your life – both professionally and personally? Do you ever get recognised in the street?

MW: Go Girls has been so much fun to work on. Everybody gets on really well and we have a really good time shooting it. It’s hard to pinpoint what impact a certain project has on your career but I can definitely say that Go Girls has helped push my career forward. As far as personally, I get recognized occasionally but people are really lovely if they recognize me and most of the time they say how much they enjoy the show and want to know what people are like on the show which is great.

TEXTURED KNITS: Keep an eye out for cable knits and textured pieces. This season is all about the mix of fabrics and textures.

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It’s all about getting the right balance.

MC: Your Go Girls character Brad has a goal, what about you; what are your goals for your career? Do you think you will stay in New Zealand, or like Brad is there a calling for something more overseas?

MW: I really want to continue acting in all mediums of the art. You can’t really say you’re going to stick to one thing in this industry as it’s so unpredictable. But my absolute dream would be making films as often as I could both nationally and internationally. I would love to make at least one film a year. My goal is to try and make that happen.

MC: How is Brad’s goal coming along? Can you share any secrets or upcoming surprises in store for Go Girls?

MW: Brad’s had the carpet pulled out from under his feet this season with the arrival of Mia and the baby and this has really altered the progress of his goal. I can’t give away any secrets but you’re definitely in for a few more surprises.

MC: Are you working on any other projects at the moment?

MW: I’m currently cast in a NZ feature film which is seeking its funding. It’s one of the funniest scripts I’ve read and the cast is brilliant so fingers crossed.

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Our lives are shaped by the discoveries we make

EVERY DAY, MASSEY HELPS NEW ZEALANDERS DISCOVER THEIR POTENTIAL. No boundaries. That’s Storm Uru’s philosophy on life, and it’s made him a world champion rower.

At the same time Storm is looking at his future beyond sport, dedicating the same focus to his extramural studies in business at Massey University. Massey’s flexibility and excellence in teaching and learning is a perfect fit with the demanding lifestyle, and standards, of an international athlete. It means Storm can travel the globe to achieve his world-class sporting goals, while forging a world-class career.

To find out how Massey can help you to excel, visit www.massey.ac.nz or call 0800 MASSEY

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Finance 2011 partnership “original and exciting” Finance Minister Bill English spoke about the “original and exciting” partnership between the University and Auckland Chamber of Commerce at a business lunch at Eden Park.

Mr English addressed 150 invited leaders of the business community at Finance 2011, the second annual function co-hosted by the two organisations where he gives a state of the economy address.

“It is a big step forward when these two organisations get together,” he said.

“It is an acknowledgment of the contribution that the University can make with their vast resources of knowledge research and people and putting that together with the chamber was something I thought was original and exciting. It would seem to me to be a very good idea to support it.”

Vice-Chancellor Steve Maharey opened the event and spoke about how Massey had one word at its heart and that was “impact”.

“The big impact we had at the start was on the agricultural industry – we underpinned it, we made it profitable by providing the kind of research and capacity that was needed in the industry.”

Mr Maharey said the University had carried on right through its history, having impact in education, creative arts, science, business, humanities social science.

“Our aim always is to have our academics and our students make impact, to change the things that we are doing in the country which of course is important.

“Right now more important than ever, we are going into what we at Massey call a new, New Zealand we are having to change very substantially to be successful in the 21st Century and what we want to do is to help it along.”

He spoke about the mission of the College of Business to be transforming leaders and creating business and said one key way to have impact was through the partnership with the Chamber of Commerce.

Massey University Vice-Chancellor Steve Maharey, Finance Minister Bill English and Michael Barnett CEO Auckland Regional Chamber of Commerce.

“Together we can do a whole lot more than we can do on our own,” he said.

During his speech Mr English defended the government’s asset sales plan saying it will enable Kiwi investors to put their money in solid, New Zealandcontrolled companies.

He said that they weren’t “selling off the family silver” but would only proceed with the sale if the Government owned more than 50 per cent of the company.

“New Zealand investors would have to be at the front of the queue for shareholdings, and we would have to be confident of widespread and substantial share ownership,” he said.

Young leaders welcomed to College of Business Nine students described as “future leaders of New Zealand” were welcomed to the University by the head of the College of Business at a reception on the Albany campus yesterday.

Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Lawrence Rose encouraged the latest additions to the college’s Captain’s Club to get involved in all aspects of university life, saying in his experience students learn as much outside the classroom as in it.

“Hopefully we will see you join a variety of different clubs, enter competitions and

join the Dean’s List,” Professor Rose said.

The students are among 66 across the three campuses who have been selected for their leadership skills – sporting or cultural achievements at secondary school – and receive $5000 each towards course fees to support them in their studies. Those selected include head boys and girls, senior prefects, team captains and leaders of cultural or elite groups.

College clubs include a Beta Alpha Psi chapter for accounting, finance and information systems students, Massey League business case studies competition, Investment Club for finance students and the Business Student Group. Membership often leads to opportunities to travel overseas; students have recently represented the University in Hong Kong and Bali in international competitions.

The students heard from Captains’ Club students Mitchell Houlbrooke, a third-year student who is doing a combined Bachelor of Business Studies, Bachelor of Arts degree and Michelle Wilson, who is in her second year of a Bachelor of Business Studies in Accountancy and is a study group leader.

“Why not get involved? There are really good opportunities here and it looks good on your CV,” Ms Wilson said.

“Take your learning into the real world,” Mr Houlbrooke told them. “A lot of people separate education time and real-life but real-life is education time and everything you learn in your classes is Front row, from left, Josie Carter (Kingsway School), Anna McCaughan (Whangaparaoa College), Kristina relevant to your future career - it is just like learning a Montgomerie (Taupo Nui-a-Tia College), Mike Campbell (Orewa College) Business Student Group president new language.”

Alyssa Jouk. Second row: Morgan Lee (Christchurch Girls High School), Robert McConnachie (Rosmini New Captain’s Club members will be welcomed College) Daniel Holt (Long Bay College). Back row: Aidan Moyle (Kerikeri High School), College of Business at receptions at Manawatu and Wellington in the Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Lawrence Rose and Renee Kutia (Westlake Girls’ High School) coming months.

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Millennium institute of sport & health News

Construction uPDATE

Mike Stanley (CEO AUT Millennium Ownership Trust, right) and Todd Morris (Project Manager Argon Construction) discussing construction progress to date.

Excitement continues as the concrete foundations are poured.

Construction on the national high performance training centre development on the AUT Millennium campus is in full swing.

Foundation works for the 4,000m2 northern wing of the facility are nearing completion, while the flooring for the 1,400m2 high performance strength, conditioning and sports science centre is about to be poured. Both remain on track for opening later this year and will feature significantly enhanced facilities for all, including a world class public health and fitness gym.

The next phase of the facility development will see work commence on additional car parking, adjacent to the existing Sovereign carpark. This will boost capacity by over 250 dedicated spaces. Work will also commence on a covered walkway to provide an alternative entry when work begins on roofing over the existing entry.

Despite the construction activity going on at the AUT Millennium Campus, our partners and tenants remain open for business and we are all looking forward to sharing our new world class facilities with fellow residents of the Shore.

If you wish to subscribe to email updates about construction please email millennium@mish.org.nz with channel subscribe in the subject line.

Tribute to Paul Dryden In early March we farewelled a long standing friend and colleague, Paul Dryden who sadly passed away. Paul was involved with Millennium from the concept stage and had worked here for much of the time since opening in 2002. He had a passion and drive for Millennium that was outstanding and much appreciated. Paul was great to work with and well respected by all. Paul Dryden – colleague, mentor and above all great friend. He will be sorely missed.

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THE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT with Shane Cortese

School Holidays Theatre for Children at The PumpHouse

A Rock’n and a Roll’n Two years ago I had the pleasure of touring around New Zealand with a true Rock’n’Roll Legend. I love early rock’n’roll music and everything that goes with it.

The clothes, the cars! It was a real era of excitement and innocence. (Well that’s what they tell us, but I’m not so sure!)

So when I get to meet an artist who helped shape that generation of music it’s a great thrill, because to be fair there are not as many of them around as we would like any more.

I supported Gerry Marsden on his last national tour. I played the first 40 minutes, then the Scouse rocker did the second half with his band the Pacemakers.

He was fantastic! We had a “Welcome to New Zealand BBQ” round at my house and we hit it off. There were times I couldn’t believe I had the guy who recorded the song that my favourite football team, Liverpool, have adopted as their anthem, in my house.

Gerry’s voice is in as great a shape as it was 50 years ago and the on-stage banter is all you would expect from 50 years of touring the world!

After each concert we would head back to the hotel and talk for hours about music back in the day. When he tells a story about kicking about with John, Paul, George, and Ringo it’s almost hard to believe it’s true, but it is. He was there when the Liverpool bands changed the face of music at the Cavern.

He comes to our hometown this April along with another legendary band – Herman’s Hermits. I can say with great authority, having been there last time, that this is a nostalgic concert you won’t want to miss and, even for the younger generations, take the opportunity to see a real legend at play!!

Sunday April 10 at the Bruce Mason Centre. See you at the show!

Shane Cortese – shane@channelmag.co.nz

The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch.

Tim Bray Productions returns to The PumpHouse in April with an old favourite. The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch is a stage adaptation

by Tim Bray of the popular children’s stories of Ronda and David Armitage.

Ronda Armitage is a New Zealand-born writer whose husband David illustrates her children’s stories. The Lighthouse Keeper tales are now firm favourites across two generations of readers. Published in 1977 The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch is Ronda and David’s first in the series.

Tim Bray Productions last brought this production to The PumpHouse in 2006 with Paul Norell in the role of The Lighthouse Keeper. Five years on and Paul is keen to reprise his role as Mr. Grinling and will be joined

by Madeleine Lynch as Mrs. Grinling with Natasha Yusoff as Hamish the cat.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of Tim Bray Productions. Artistic director Tim Bray’s passion for making quality children’s theatre has seen him create stage adaptations of some of the world’s most popular stories including Badjelly the Witch, Pippi Longstocking and The Twits. He has also brought to life the works of esteemed New Zealand writers Margaret Mahy (The Man Whose Mother Was A Pirate) and Joy Cowley (Greedy Cat). Children who come dressed up in their favourite costumes when they come to see a Tim Bray Productions show are encouraged to get up on stage for a bow before the show – a thrill for many little ones.

Later this year, during the July and September/October School holidays Tim Bray Productions will stage brand new adaptations of two of the most famous New Zealand children’s stories – A Lion in the Meadow by Magaret Mahy and Hairy MacLary by Lynley Dodd. Tickets

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are on sale now for all three shows as well as for The Santa Claus Show coming in December.

Tim Bray Productions is offering an early bird special for The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch . All tickets are only $16.50 each for performances on Saturday 16 April and Monday 18 April –usual price $21. These special price tickets sell fast - don’t miss out.

Gavin Puts Things Straight

Last year Devonport Theatre Company presented ‘Pear Shaped’, the debut play written by the company’s founder Andy Saker. The bittersweet comedy, set around a barbeque in Takapuna, was well received by North Shore audiences and elicited great reviews. Andy is taking the story of Gavin, one of the main Pear Shaped characters further in his second play ‘Gavin Puts Things Straight’ which will be performed at The PumpHouse in early May. Tickets for ‘Gavin Puts Things Straight’ are on sale now.

What’s on/Coming soon Tim Bray Productions Presents The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch April 11 – 30 Two shows daily 10.30am & 1pm (No shows Sundays or Public holidays)

Devonport Theatre Company Presents Gavin Puts Things Straight A North Shore comedy by Andy Saker May 4 – 14

Bookings: Ph 489 8360 or www.pumphouse.co.nz The PumpHouse Theatre (off Manurere Ave) Killarney Park, Takapuna. info@pumphouse.co.nz

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Dirty Dusting

By Ed Waugh & Trevor Wood Funny? Very definitely. Some of the May 3rd audience members were weeping A comedy about ‘over the hill’ cleaners who start ‘talking with laughter and guffaws a-plenty dirty’ and end up ‘filthy rich’! echoed around the theatre. Many Starring Suzanne Paul, Rima rose to their feet as the cast took Te Wiata & Lynda Milligan their curtain calls.” The British Directed by David McPhail Theatre Guide The Story...

It’s about friendship. It’s about solidarity. And it’s about sex. Three old ladies are nearing the end of their working days, hastened on by a less than pleasant boss who reckons they all ought to be fired. The women are getting ‘a bit on in life’ to start afresh, but luck sends them a solution via a wrong number - A bloke who thinks he’s phoned a sex line!

Hesitant at first, Olive and Peggy, are egged on by Elsie who tells them that they could make a lot of money. So they take the leap and call themselves the “Telephone Belles” and that’s when the fun really begins.

Tickets available from Ticketmaster, or in person from the BMC Box Office.

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Tickets available from Ticketmaster and at The Bruce Mason Centre $65.90

April Concert APO 4 Kids: Come Out & Play April 3 The Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra’s fun-packed preschoolers’ concert, APO 4 Kids brings the outside world indoors.

In this interactive family concert, little ones sing, dance, conduct the orchestra and clap along to television and movie music, popular children’s classics with an outdoors theme.

Tickets $10 – $20.

Concert Morning Melodies North Shore Brass April 4 Tickets available from the Bruce Mason Centre Box Office.

Concert Gerry & The Pacemakers with special guests Herman’s Hermits April 10 It was called the British Invasion...

From 1964-1966, the USA and the rest of the world couldn’t get enough of British pop groups. What began with The Beatles take over of America, quickly opened the doors for fellow Liverpool band Gerry & The Pacemakers and Manchester band Herman’s Hermits follow through.

The ‘Golden Oldies’ still make up a

large part of their show - much to the enjoyment of their fans who can’t resist singing along to Mrs Brown You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter, Silhouettes, Dandy, Henry VIll and others too numerous to mention.

Tickets: $69.90 – $79.90.

Play Cinderella April 26 – May 1 Poor old Cinders is still being tormented by her evil stepmother and the ugliest of ugly sisters - the delightfully daffy fairy godmother will need some assistance to save the day! Toe tapping tunes, sweet Cinderella, a fabulous fairy and one of the most delightfully grotesque dramas to ever grace the stage, this fun packed theatrical extravaganza will enchant the whole family!

Grandparents, if you want to bring your Grand Child for a fantastic day out we would like to offer you a special deal. Book your tickets to any Bruce Mason Centre Kids show as listed, quoting the code seniorkid, and pay just $10 for your ticket.

Offer valid for Grandparents 55 years and over, 2 grandparents per paying child permitted at the discounted rate.

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May Morning Melodies Royal New Zealand Navy Band May 2 at 11am Duration: 1 hour Tickets: $3.00 Dirty Dusting (see feature at top of page)

by Ed Waugh & Trevor Wood May 3 The Umbilical Brothers May 11 – 14 The Umbilical Brothers are truly a global phenomenon and they have mesmerised and delighted audiences around the world as they twist theatrical rules and everyday situations into comedy triumph.

The Umbilical brothers return to their roots in their brilliant Perrier nominated show “Heaven By Storm”.

The ‘Umbies’ are dead and there’s only one place in heaven. Who gets there first?

The Umbilical Brothers will weave their magic in “Heaven By Storm” as only they can do, and as with all their adventures, Dave and Shane have raised the stakes to a high where Auckland audiences will be left breathless.

Tickets: Adults $31.90 - $34.90 Completely Hollywood May 21 CUE Entertainment is delighted to announce the return to New Zealand of

the Reduced Shakespeare Company, a three-man comedy troupe that takes long, serious subjects and reduces them to short, sharp comedies.

This time the Reduced Shakespeare Company boldly goes where few would dare -Tinseltown! America’s “bad boys of abridgement” take on America’s largest cultural and economic export (well, except for weapons) in this seriously silly show biz satire.

Ticket prices: $45 - $55 plus booking fees.

Make a night of it and book a pre show dinner at The Promenade bar & café for just $30 p/p, including a glass of house wine. Call for reservations: 488 2940 Danny Bhoy – Messenger (Please do not shoot) May 9 and May 23 Danny Bhoy is back in NZ to headline the annual NZ International Comedy Festival. Described by one critic as “The Stand up equivalent of Bill Bryson”, Danny is a truly international comedian. A master at uncovering those little quirks and idiosyncrasies about a country, which others seem to miss.

Don’t miss your chance to see Danny Bhoy, buy your tickets today.

Ticket Prices: $44.50 - $49.40 Morning Melodies The Band of the Royal Regiment of NZ Artillery May 30 Tickets: $3.00

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A FAMILY IN PARIS Jane Paech. $60

RUSSIAN WINTER Daphne Kalotav. $40 This evocative story of passion, envy and betrayal set against the backdrop of the tumultuous and dangerous postwar Soviet years, is intertwined with the mystery and intrigue of a present-day narrative driving out secrets of a tragic past.

When she decides to auction her remarkable jewellery collection, Nina Revskaya, once a great star of the Bolshoi Ballet, believes she has drawn a curtain on her past. Instead she finds herself overwhelmed by memories of her homeland half a century before. It was in Russia that she discovered the magic of the theatre; that she fell in love; that she and her dearest companions became victims of Stalinist aggression; and where a terrible discovery led to a deadly act of betrayal. Now living in Boston, Nina has hidden her dark secrets for half a lifetime. But two people will not let the past rest: Drew Brooks, an inquisitive young associate director at the Boston auction house; and Grigori Solodin, a Russian professor who believes that a unique set of amber jewels may hold the key to his own ambiguous past. Together, these unlikely partners find themselves unravelling a literary mystery whose answers will hold life-changing consequences for them all.

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When Australian Jane Paech moved to Paris, her visions of afternoons in bijou bistros and bookshops on the Left Bank were kept in check by the needs of a young family and a long to-do list that included apartment-hunting, school selection, and multiple trips to IKEA. Through a collection of sharp observations, insightful travel articles and laugh-out-loud anecdotes, A Family in Paris conveys the joys and difficulties of living in this most famous of cities. It introduces us to the Parisians and their eccentricities, explores the intricate rituals of daily life, and takes us beyond the well-trodden tourist sites to the best eating spots, boutiques, museums and markets that only a local could know about. Frank, intimate, beautifully photographed – and with similar production qualities as the bestseller My French Life – A Family in Paris is about making a home in a strange land, finding a community, and discovering the joy of renewal.

THE NOVEL IN THE VIOLA Natasha Solomons. $37 From the author of Mr Rosenblum’s List, one of 2010’s publishing sensations. In the spring of 1938 Elise Landau is forced to leave her life of champagne and glittering parties in bohemian Vienna and arrives at Tyneford, the great country house on the Dorset coast.

A bright youngster clutching her copy of Mrs Beeton’s Household Management, Elise becomes a parlour-maid, but she knows nothing about England, except that she won’t like it. As servants polish silver and serve drinks on the lawn, Elise wears her mother’s pearls beneath her uniform, and causes outrage by dancing with a boy called Kit. But war is coming and the world is changing... and Elise must change with it. At Tyneford she learns that you can be more than one person... and that you can love more than once. Containing powerful messages about relationships, human cruelty, and humanity’s capacity for love and forgiveness, The Novel in the Viola is an emotional journey of change, love and life combining tears, laughter and exhilaration as Elise searches for belonging in a world that has become foreign.

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Now is the time to build We are quite often asked is it affordable to build new these days and the answer is yes now more than ever. The government just last week released figures showing that for the last 3 years in New Zealand there were 10,000 less new homes built every year than was needed just to keep up with the current demand. With such a shortage in housing at the moment and rent prices rising, new homes have never been more attractive. Also, bare land prices are at rock bottom offering up never seen before opportunities.

Whilst it is certainly easier to purchase a pre built home you don’t always get exactly what you are after but you pay the same price. More often than not pre built houses are built to fit a developer’s budget not your individual needs or wants and the developer makes the margin.

Some common fears about building new are: • Will my builder go under? Master Builders or Certified Builders guarantee schemes provides assurance that if your builder runs into financial difficulty or walks off a job they will find another Master builder or certified builder to take over the completion of your project at no

extra cost to you.

• Will I be able to finance throughout construction? Specialist building lenders such as New Build Finance now offer a competitive range of mortgage products designed to help your build run smoother; such as no repayments during construction and as little as 10% deposit, whereas in the past banks have been hesitant to lend on new builds.

• It will take far too long to build a new house. Housing companies are learning to adapt to the needs of owners and should be able to take you from design to construction within 6 months.

With some of your fears answered there are many advantages to building your own home such as complete creative control, customised to your wants and needs, better building materials used, meeting today’s building regulations and energy efficiency standards as well as easily maintainable. And then there’s a warranty

of up to 10 years, something existing homes do not offer.

Above are a few of the houses in our range of design and builds that we have developed. We can use one of our existing designs and build on your existing land or design a home that meets your needs and budget. The other option that we offer together with KEY2 New Property Specialists is sourcing land and providing housing solutions that meet your needs on the site. Working with KEY2 means a total turn key house and land package can be created which in most cases will save you time and money.

So what are you waiting for, if you would like a home built to the highest industry standards, to your requirements, with a 10 year warranty, contact us now.

Luke Henley, 021 479 324, luke@qpcbuilders.co.nz or Alex Coburn, 027 536 2494, alex@qpcbuilders.co.nz

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Wines & cheeses with Liz Wheadon Our monthly Channel Wines and Cheeses columnist is Liz Wheadon, General Manager of Glengarry Wines. Liz is also a passionate foodie. Weekends are often spent first planning the event and then entertaining friends and family with magnificent food and wine experiences.

Cooking with Cheese Before adding cheese to your favourite dish, here’s a few helpful tips on styles and types of cheeses that like to be cooked – some are often best – just eaten perfectly ripe.

Starting first with a reminder of what cheese is composed of and then what happens when you add it to cooking and heat it. Cheese is primarily fat, proteins and any moisture left – this off course depends on whether it’s a soft cheese or hard cheese. Once you heat cheese to 140 degrees or above, the proteins join together – coagulate and separate from the fat and moisture in the cheese – leaving a quite tough and stringy mass. This is exaggerated if you heat cheese for a long period of time.

Cheeses with a higher moisture content and lower fat – some of the fresh cheeses like cottage cheese, ricotta and fresh feta do not tolerate heat and long periods of heat well. These cheeses if cooked are best cooked quickly or added to the dish near the end; otherwise they can end up very tough. Ricotta of course is great in a filling of pasta – but won’t melt, it’ll cook to a nice texture, and this is due to the high moisture content.

The cheeses that do melt well are the cheeses with a higher fat content – like Mozzarella, Provolone, Taleggio and Raclette. These are all great melting cheeses. As they melt well, they are also excellent cheeses to add to sauces as they blend well with the dish.

If you are aiming to have the cheeses melt into the dish, it’s best to grate, crumble or shred the cheese into the dish.

Here’s a few of my ‘matches made in heaven’ when cooking with cheese.

Goat’s cheese and Beetroot is a classic combination. I love to make a very simply beetroot and goats cheese tart. Firstly by cooking the beetroot, cooling and finely slicing. Then take some puff pasty, cut a square or circle, place it on a lined oven tray, cover the pastry with another piece of baking paper and put another oven tray on top. Bake for about 10 minutes or until cooked and golden. Place the sliced beetroot on top, add a slice of goat’s cheese, and place back in the oven for 3 – 4 minutes until the cheese is warm to touch. Serve with a salad and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc.

Taleggio and caramelised onions – another classic. Firstly the onions, sweet the onions till soft, add a table spoon of brown sugar and a good splash of balsamic vineyard. Stir until well caramelised.

Cut a piece of puff pastry, place the onions on top, add a few slices of Taleggio and add a sprig of thyme. Bake for 15 minutes. Perfect with Gisselbrecht Pinot Gris 2009.

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Tasting Wine Never been to a tasting? Always wanted to, but not sure what to expect? This month I’ve prepared a quick guide to wine tasting with a few tips to help towards making you a wine tasting expert.

What to expect?

Glengarry stores hold a number of different styles of tasting in different events; I’ve broken them into three sections to explain the format and style; Cellar Tastings – these are held in our Jervois Road Cellar and Victoria Park Cellar.

Due to the size of the cellars, these are usually for fifteen people; they are small gatherings and offer an opportunity for all those there to get involved in the tasting.

Wine Club tastings – each Glengarry store runs a wine club. These are monthly tastings, there’s no joining fee, to be added to a wine club list, simply talk to the team in store and they’ll add you to their database. You’ll then receive updates on tastings coming up in that store. Wineclub tastings are usually for 30 people, held in store and are great local events.

Events - these are generally held at our Victoria Park store –Large tastings, usually sitting down and formally presented. At these Events there are up to sixty people.

How to taste?

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

When tasting wine the first sense to use is sight – hold the glass up to a white background and look at the clarity – is the wine bright or dull? Look at the colour – is it the same all over or different around the edges? Swirl the wine around your glass and look at the legs or tears (this is the wine running down the glass)– this shows you how viscous the wine is and gives you an idea of the alcohol level – the slower the legs come down, the more viscous.

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

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

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

How can you learn more about wine tasting?

A good way to start is by attending a Glengarry tasting – why not start with the 511

Glengarry Takapuna Wine Club Tasting at Didas Food store on April 28?

There’s also the Glengarry Wine Academy, originally started to train our staff.

We now run Stage 1 and Stage 2 courses for the public. Stage 1 introduces you to the art of tasting, the different grape varieties and styles. Stage 2 explores each variety in depth and looks at its various expressions around the world. To find out more about the tastings around Glengarry and the Glengarry Wine Academy visit www.glengarry.co.nz/events

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Marvel Grill specialises in fresh quality meat cuts paired with lovely side dishes and an authentic kiwi menu, which still manages to borrow from exotic themes and cuisines. As well as serving the traditional 220gm scotch fillets through to the 450gm T-bones, eye fillet steaks as small as 80gm and 120gm are on the menu, which are proving exceptionally popular with women. Along with the grill offerings, a range of hot skillets brought steaming hot to your table are available, including pork ribs with tangy bbq sauce, prawns with garlic butter & sourdough toast, or a mixed grill of miso rubbed sirloin, chorizo, pork hunter & lamb cutlets with a red wine sauce and roasted onion. Marvel Grill offers an impressive wine list of reasonably priced wines which make the whole menu affordable.

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The GPK name has become an institution on the Auckland dining scene.

The man behind the name is French-born Dominique Parat who has a strong history with Takapuna and the North Shore.

Parat arrived in New Zealand 30 years ago after serving his chef’s apprenticeship at the Michelin two-star l’Hermitage Hotel at Haute Savoie near the French Alps. An apprenticeship he explains set him up for a life-time of success and enjoyment in the restaurant business.

“Doing an apprenticeship at any Michelin star restaurant is simply the best training that a chef can do,” says Dominique. “The standards and attention to detail are very high and these are principles I still follow and believe is why our GPK Restaurants remain very popular today, 15 years after we first launched the concept.”

When Dominique first arrived in New Zealand with $100 in his pocket he worked in a bakery, then the Orlean Restaurant in the city before making his first move over to the Shore to work at the popular Killarney Street Brasserie in Takapuna. That was in the early 90s.

He moved back over the bridge and opened his own restaurant called Cafe Zira, which was followed by the launch of two establishments that North Shore people will remember fondly – Ibiza and Isobar – in Takapuna. Isobar’s woodfired pizzas proved to be such a hit that Parat launched GPK – Gourmet Pizza Kitchen – in 1996.

This first GPK was in Ponsonby, which was followed by Takapuna and Mt Eden. When the Mt Eden site (near Eden Park) was acquired by a brewery with the Rugby World Cup on the horizon, Parat made the move to open another GPK in the fast growing Albany area of the North Shore.

Dominique Parat strongly believes that the key to the longevity of GPK is the consistency of the restaurants which means that customers keep coming back time and time again. “Consistency is one of the key things I learnt doing Michelin Star training in France and I demand this right across all facets of our restaurants. I can’t do it myself, I have a very good team and we work very hard on staff training at GPK and have very good systems. Over many years we have also developed strong relationships with suppliers who supply us with only the best produce and ingredients.”

While wood-fired pizza is still a key offering at all the GPK Restaurants, Dominique Parat has added a great deal more variety to the menu over the years. GPK is now known just as much for its seafood, pastas and fine cuts of meats these days.

“I sit down regularly and plan our seasonal menu with my chefs and while all the favourites remain we do make refinements to enhance our offering.

Around three years ago we introduced our GPK beef cuts which are graded high quality and we were thrilled to receive back-to-back Beef and Lamb Hallmark of Excellence Awards for these in 2009 and 2010.”

The prime meat is supplied by Neat Meat and includes North Island Pure Angus Grass Fed Prime Steak (aged 21 days), Canterbury Wakanui Blue 90 Day Grain Fed (aged 21 days) and First Light Hawkes Bay Full Blood Wagyu (aged 30 days).

The GPK Takapuna team.

Other popular dishes on the GPK menu include fresh salads, a great range of starters including oysters, tuna and squid, and no less than six pasta dishes, twice cooked Pork belly, roast loin of lamb, pan roasted John Dory and twice cooked half duck. Put all this together with the dozen or more wood-fired pizzas to choose from and it is not hard to see why GPK’s customers go away satisfied time and time again.

“We were very fortunate to get what is probably the best spot in Takapuna for GPK when we launched on the Shore 12 years ago,” adds Dominique Parat.

“This really makes eating out at GPK in Takapuna a pleasant experience. We are right on the Takapuna strip where there is always a buzz. The beach is close and the Bruce Mason Centre is right on our doorstep. GPK is a ‘true local’ and we love the fact that many of our regular customers don’t even have to tell us what they want to drink - we are that familiar that we just get it for them.”

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Restaurant of the month: Al forno

Friends, Family – Al Forno Enter Al Forno restaurant and you will feel a warm and friendly atmosphere creating an instant relaxed and welcome feeling.

The manner of owners Emilio and Maria ensures your experience at their restaurant is very special. Maria and her attentive staff enjoy interacting with customers, ensuring they are well looked after and always want to come back for more. When customers go back to Al Forno it is to have their favourite dish and to be greeted like a long lost friend.

To many, however, it is the wood-fired pizzas made by owner Emilio that have them coming back for more and more. Made in the restaurant’s own pizza oven, the soft yet crispy crusts of these handmade delights come enveloped in fresh, bubbly cheese, tender vegetables and savoury meats. Heavenly.

But, the good food doesn’t just stop at the pizza. In fact, Emilio and Maria brought with them from Europe original recipes for all of their dishes including favourites such as their light and tender gnocchi, linguini with juicy king prawns in a white wine and lemon sauce and veal marsala bathed in rich marsala wine.

From lasagne and penne to chicken parmigiana and eye fillet steak, all of Al Forno’s fare features homemade, harmonious flavours and sauces that are sure to make you happy. Delizioso!

And, don’t forget about dessert. Maria makes all of Al Forno’s desserts including the decadent tiramisu with whisky and marscapone cream!

If the menu isn’t enough to convince you of the merits of

this restaurant – nor the nearly packed restaurant every night – then perhaps the fact that Al Forno is celebrating its One Year Anniversary is enough to put you over the edge. Emilio and Maria have been delighting the taste buds of patrons in Takapuna ever since opening in April 2010.

With the glow from the pizza oven, an excellent wine list and a newly painted mural on the restaurant walls, Al Forno is an Italian hideaway in the heart of Takapuna that you can’t miss.

Come celebrate with Emilio, Maria and the rest of the caring staff at Al Forno the next time you are in the mood for a stunning Italian meal on the Shore in one of the best atmospheres you could ask for.

Open: Tuesday to Saturday 11.30am till late, Sunday (for Brekky) from 8am till late. Monday closed.

Al Forno Restaurant Takapuna 34 Anzac Street, Takapuna. Phone 488-0179 www.alforno.co.nz

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Eating out in takapuna MARVEL GRILL Marvel Grill specialises in fresh quality meat cuts paired with lovely side dishes and an authentic kiwi menu, which still manages to borrow from exotic themes and cuisines. As well as serving the traditional 220gm scotch fillets through to the 450gm T-bones, eye fillet steaks as small as 80gm and 120gm are on the menu, which are proving exceptionally popular with women. Along with the grill offerings, a range of hot skillets brought steaming hot to your table are available, including pork ribs with tangy bbq sauce, prawns with garlic butter & sourdough toast, or a mixed grill of miso rubbed sirloin, chorizo, pork hunter & lamb cutlets with a red wine sauce and roasted onion. Marvel Grill offers an impressive wine list of reasonably priced wines which make the whole menu affordable.

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PInot Plus A visit to Pinot Plus means that you will be taken on a wine journey with John, an experienced sommelier formerly of Blott on the Landscape and Porterhouse Blue fame. He will ease you into wine tastings beyond your typical drop without committing you to a glass or bottle. It is a wine exploration in a relaxing, romantic atmosphere to ensure you enjoy not only each sip but the experience as a whole.

Love good food? Don’t worry, Pinot Plus isn’t just about the wine.

The restaurant offers a delicious menu of items that can be selected as tapas or mains. From prawn skewers, slow-cooked beef cheeks and pork belly to smoked duck liver pate and cheese boards, Pinot Plus offers a variety of Moorish delights in a variety of sizes.

It is one of the most established restaurants on the Shore, having been around for 12 years, which has given it time to build a loyal base of regulars and carve itself a place in Takapuna’s eating and dining culture. GPK is a full grill offering A La Carte mains and great steaks. A sample from the menu includes entrees ranging from Clevedon rock oysters to goat cheese wrapped in prosciutto; salads, of which the chicken and caesar are definite favourites; mains, from spaghetti to the aforementioned steaks, and desserts. Children have their own special menu to choose from and a takeaway menu is also available.

Mon-Fri 11.30AM-MIDNIGHT

Weekends 9.30AM-MIDNIGHT 162 HURSTMERE ROAD, TAKAPUNA PH: 488 0015 www.gpk.co.nz

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MINT takapuna MINT is in a beautiful setting with outdoor seating close to Takapuna Beach for that lovely morning stroll.

Great for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch or Dinner.

Introducing one of the delicious breakfasts at MINT – Lambs Fry and Bacon.

Great Coffee deal with loyalty card – Purchase 5 get 1 FREE. Superb Dinner Menu including Eye Fillet Steak with Bearnaise Sauce and Potato Gratin. Also popular is our Seafood Chowder.

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The Copper Room proudly serves the Monteith’s family of craft beers on tap and offers a warm and welcoming experience. With it’s comfortable and cosy interior, The Copper Room is a popular spot in Takapuna. Come in and watch the latest sporting action, catch a band, or enjoy our delicious menu. We’ve also got a great kids menu, so the whole family is welcome. Monday: Burger Heaven any burger $10.50.Tuesday: Chicken Wings or Ribs $ 10.50.Wednesday: Angus Steak 300grm Steak and prawns $18.50. Thursday: Local Bangers and Mash $12.50 (Supplied by the Milford Butcher). Friday: Fish and Chips $12.50. Saturday: Burger Sliders( Mini Burgers) 4 for $12 8 for $20. Sunday: The Legendry Sunday Roast Beef and Yorkshire pudding $15.50. Experience some of Auckland’s best bands at the North Shore’s premier live music venue!

Mon-wed11.30am til late thurs-fri 11.30am til 1pm

sat 11am-1am/sun 11am til late 138 HURSTMERE ROAD, TAKAPUNA PH: 489 8030 www.copperroom.co.nz

AUBERGINE TAKAPUNA

Mon-SUN 7AM TIL LATE 174 HURSTMERE ROAD, TAKAPUNA 489 4727

From the moment you walk through the front doors you are enveloped in a friendly atmosphere that makes dining both a pleasure and an experience, regardless of the time of day.

Whether you desire brunch, lunch or a romantic dinner, Aubergine is the best choice to make.

Private functions, Business functions and group bookings, including Christmas functions are always welcomed and are easily accommodated at Aubergine Takapuna with seating capacity of up to 140, large enough for most business or family events.

The menu offers an international style of cuisine that mixes old Kiwi favourites with the flavours of Europe and the Mediterranean.

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SUN 11AM TIL 11PM 129 HURSTMERE ROAD, TAKAPUNA PH: 489 3104 www.aubergine.co.nz

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GOODE BROTHERS Goode Brothers is about giving you the goode life. It’s about having some goode fun around the table.

We’ve got pasta bowls for groups to share, the option of ‘creating your own’ GOODE SALADS or finding the perfect GOODE PASTA and sauce combination. Try one of our GOODE PIZZAS or GOODE CLASSICS like… Di Primavara Soup, Chicken Ciabatta Burger, Goode Beef Ciabatta Burger, Grilled or Monteith’s Golden Beer Battered Tarakihi, Char Grilled Scotch Beef Fillet. Mon: Goode Traditional pasta $10.50. Tues: Goode Traditional pizza $10.50. Everyday: 2 Heinieken and a Traditional pizza $24.50.Goode Food. Goode Friends. Goode Times at Goode Brothers Takapuna.

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Mon-THURS 11 am til late fri-SUN 9am til late 138 HURSTMERE ROAD, TAKAPUNA PH: 489 8160 www.goodebrothers.co.nz

MASSIMO TAKAPUNA Massimo is now a bar as well as a cafe/restaurant. In addition to breakfast, lunch and a coffee, you can now get dinner, all your favourite drinks and entertainment at Massimo.

Great Tapas menu which includes Sauteed Mushrooms with Garlic, Spicy Turkish Meatballs, Moroccan Chicken, Steamed Mussels with Lemongrass and Ginger, Salt and Pepper Squid and Grilled King Prawns. For those who like to share there are three Massimo Platter options as well – a Mediterranean Platter, a Seafood Platter and the big Massimo Platter. There are many other full meal options as well at Massimo. Fully licensed, with wines, spirits, cocktails as well as tap and bottled beers. There is regular live entertainment and large screens for watching sport.

OPEN 7 DAYS

7am TIL LATE 3-9 NORTHCROFT ST, TAKAPUNA PH: 486 0122 www.sentinelkitchen.co.nz

BLANKENBERG BELGIAN BEER CAFE Enjoy the traditions of Belgian Beer and food in a distinctive, authentic Belgian atmosphere in the heart of Takapuna.

Monday Mussel Madness: 1kg Mussel Pot & Frites just $10

open 7 days

7am til late 1/3 the strand, takapuna PH: 486 5550 www.caffemassimo.co.nz

Tuesday Steak Night: ½ kg Angus Rump just $15 Wednesday Rib Night: ½ kg Marinated Ribs & Frites just $12.50 Conditions apply and booking is advisable…

Mon-sat 11.30am TIL LATE

SUN 9AM TIL late 136 HURSTMERE ROAD, TAKAPUNA PH: 486 6331 www.belgianbeercafetakapuna.co.nz

NEW VIETNAM CAFE

Raviz indian Restaurant Raviz Indian Restaurant, located above Glengarry on Hurstmere Road, offers authentic Indian Cuisine, is fully licensed (& BYO), with both dine in and take way options.

The secret of Raviz cuisine comes from the homemade spices which we differentiate from others. If you haven’t tried Raviz you are missing Real Indian Cuisine.

ALL MAINS $10.00* Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Nights $10 LUNCH SPECIAL* Every Day (Any curry, rice, naan bread) FREE TAKEAWAY DELIVERY (minimum order $25.00) *Conditions apply.

At The Sentinel Kitchen we strive to supply our customers with great service and fantastic food at affordable prices.

Come out and see us for your next event or just come down for a bite to eat and an Altura coffee or glass of wine.

Cabinet Food, Altura Coffee, Fully Licensed, A La-Carte Menu, Takeaway Meals, Outcatering, Meeting Room, Outside seating area, Free Secure Parking (off Northcroft St).

Open 7 days

Lunch 11.30am - 2pm

Dinner 5pm till late 178 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna.

PH 489 2400 www.ravis.co.nz

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For those of you who love Vietnamese food the New Vietnam Cafe is a must.

Very special value for money food as well as efficient service. Great range of special Vietnamese style bread rolls. No less than 150 menu options cooked in their unique Vietnamese Style. Great appetisers like deep fried spring or shrimp summer rolls. If there is a signature main dish it is probably the Lemongrass Chicken, Pork or Beef dishes. There are around 20 noodle dishes, also stir fried Chinese-style rice dishes, 20 Wok fried dishes and a selection of drinks and desserts. Try the Vietnamese Avocado Milk Shake made with fresh Avocado’s which is very healthy. Make sure you check out our daily Set Menu Specials (2-10 people).

We also provide Catering for Functions up to 80 people to suit your budget, priced from just $15 per person.

Open 7 days

10.30am until 9pm.

FOr lunch and dinner. BYO. 62-67 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna.

Ph 489 3869

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Takapuna Bar

The last of the Summer Days at Taka Bar Takapuna’s favourite corner has a lot going on this month, so make sure you get down to Taka Bar for a Sunday jazz session, a great meal or just to take advantage of their drink specials and outdoor courtyard while the late summer sun is still shining.

Wine specials for this month include the Constellation Wines’ Wine of the Month which is “The People’s Wine’ Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. $8.00 a glass or two glasses for $15.00 and $35.00 a bottle. Check at the bar for food matching specials.

Of course the iconic jazz sessions that have been so popular throughout the summer are still on so you can come catch the fun chilled out summer grooves of the Tom Dennison Quartet and take advantage of the Sunday imported beer specials with $7 Bud, Becks and Stella, or a bucket of

four Corona for just $20.

As we start to settle into Autumn, owner Mike Franov is also introducing weekly specials that will be happening most nights of the week, such as Thursday night’s $8 for a glass of 12-year-old Canadian Club and other CC deals… so come down and check out the rest of the week for a good deal and to enjoy a great evening!

“It’s been a great summer and we plan on stretching it out as long as we can here at Taka Bar,” says Mike. “So until those dark clouds settle in for the winter you can expect lots of good times and great deals here at Taka Bar… even once winter gets here we’ll be making the most of it and are already starting to line up some special treats for our customers. But that’s for another issue – for now lets makes the most of what sun we have left as we welcome Autumn.

Wine of the Month - Constellation Wines’ “The People’s Wine’ Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. $8.00 a glass or two glasses for $15.00 and $35.00 a bottle.

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Eating out in DEVonport

Restaurant of the month

A Seaside Retreat Dinner on the waterfront, city light views and ferries cruising by accompanied by the sublime sounds of live music is set to become the hot night out in Devonport.

Starting this month, Platter Cafe, Bar and Restaurant will play host to live musicians who will fill the cooling night air with chilled, laidback piano two nights a week.

“This is a beautiful setting here and as the cooler months are on their way it’s really amazing to come down for a romantic evening and look out over the view, eat good food and drink some wine,” says owner Taner Erdi. “We thought what could make it better, and the answer is live music, so now we will have the pianist in every week to peacefully serenade our diners – it’s the perfect match with our location, atmosphere and mood.”

The added entertainment is just one of the ways Platter is getting ready for the new season.

A new menu of surprises and beautiful seasonal dishes is being unveiled this month also, and revolving drink specials will be a regular feature over the new season.

Of course, all the favourites that regulars have always loved will still be available, in fact, heading down to Platter for an after work drink and one of their famous shared platters is becoming a weekly must-do activity for many locals.

The Mix Grill Platter to share of traditional Turkish chicken shish kebab, lamb skewers, lamb cutlets & spicy meatballs served with bulgur rice, hummus & cacik is one of the most

popular dishes, so make sure you come down to try it, one of the other favourites, or one of the new dishes that will be unveiled over the coming weeks.

Don’t forget the Platter breakfast and lunch experience either – your favourite meals served on the waterfront in an open, lively café that’s a great way to start the day or enjoy a tasty lunch.

Open 7 days – Breakfast & Lunch 7.30am - 4pm Dinner Wed - Sun 5pm til late.

33 King Edward Road, Devonport.

Ph: 446 6626 - www.plattercafe.co.nz

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ENTERTAINMENT Corellis LIVE & GREAT FOOD! Corellis every day specials...

• $10 Breakfast • $9.50 Lunch • $15 Dinner Special (Main & Dessert) • $15 Roast on Sunday Night.

April entertainment...

• 7th April - Flamenco Dancer Amira (NZ best!)

• 9th April - Jazz with Jeri Moore singing with Laid Back Kool • 12th April - Blacksmith (Irish Band) Free WIFI. Follow Corellis online Facebook & eventfinder.co.nz for upcoming events.

open 7 days Early until late.

Fully licensed 46 Victoria road, Devonport.

PH: 445 4151, corellisdevonport@hotmail.com

Nicolino Restaurant & Cube Bar

Nicolino provides a “taste of Greece and the Mediterranean” in every sense of the word: the food, beverages, atmosphere, entertainment and the relaxed, informal but attentive service that is characteristic of Greece and the Mediterranean.

Thursday nights are Greek Nights at Nicolino featuring live Greek music, dancing, traditional Greek and Mediterranean dishes, ouzo and breaking plates. Nicolino also provides takeout pizzas and meals, including free delivery, within the local area.

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BUONA SERA “It’s very traditional, old fashioned Italian,” says Owner Plamen Gueorguiev.

Using the freshest ingredients and recipes straight out of an Italian mamma’s cook book, Buona Sera succeed in bringing a little piece of Italy to Devonport.

Pasta made fresh on site, everything is cooked A La Carte, to order. Well stocked bar of Italian beers and wines. Buona Sera is casual, friendly and open for you to come relax and enjoy your favourite food and wines.

open 7 days 5.30 – 10pm. ALSO BYO. 99 Victoria road, Devonport.

PH: 445 8133

Manuka Cafe

open 7 days

- 4pm till late.

103 VICTORIA RD, Devonport.

PH: 446 6664 www.nicolinorestaurant.co.nz

You can’t walk through Devonport without passing through Manuka Cafe.

It is popular, is always busy and has a relaxed atmosphere for you to enjoy the day or catch up with friends.

Enjoy Manuka for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner or just for a fabulous Allpress coffee with homemade cakes or desserts.

Mediterranean, Wood fired Pizza, European, Italian cuisine.

Open 7 days.- breakfast, lunch & dinner.

49 Victoria rd, Devonport.

PH: 445 7732 www.manukarestaurant.co.nz

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sport: Takapuna Cricket

Coaching

The Key to Good Cricket and a Successful Club Investment. In relation to local cricket clubs, this is often thought of how much money is put up at the bar on a Saturday night! And, while this is also true at Takapuna District Cricket Club, this isn’t the only investment that is being made. TDCC has made it top priority this season to invest in its youth.

In fact, it is the basis of their long-term strategy as a club. Why? Because progression through the club – culminating in a place on the premier team – is the key to success for them and their players.

Case in point, meet Reza Fuard a new coach – and new role – for the junior club. Reza is a qualified Level 2 coach employed by the Auckland Cricket Association, and his focus for this year has been the hardball grades (Years 5, 6 and 7) to ensure the transition from softball to hardball grade cricket is as easy and successful as possible. Like everything in cricket, it is about technique and game situations, and having an experienced coach like Reza Fuard on hand is critical.

Already this year the skill level has shown great improvement. Feedback from the TDCC junior committee has been so fantastic that a second junior coach, Craig

Cachopa, will be put in place next year to develop the junior players even further.

And, voted Auckland cricket coach of the year, Neil Fletcher continues to coach TDCC’s premier grade players after leading them, in his first year as coach, to their first title in 21 years.

From the youngest to the most experienced, coaching is the number one focus at TDCC. Using experienced coaches already at the club to upskill all of the TDCC coaches, the club is ensuring that each player at the club has access to the best resources.

So, what does all of this mean for TDCC and the North Shore?

A move to focus on the coaching and the investment in local youth means that an environment of success and achievement is being cultivated. Having the best resources leads to great players with an even greater passion. TDCC is becoming a true pathway for young cricketers to aspire to greatness – and hopefully continue to win titles!

The Takapuna Cricket Club celebrated their 60th birthday in style with a dinner at their Onewa Domain clubrooms in early March. Guest speaker was Trans-Tasman rower and Channel columnist Shaun Quincey. The roving Channel Magazine camera was there...

Alan & Jaci Nickless

Lauren Sewell and Jono Sole

Premier Team ...From left. Jono Sole, Craig Cachopa, Jordie Gibbens, Jack Cowell, Brad Cachopa, Elliot Herd, Ryan Scivier, Andrew Niblet, Simon Mathewson, Greg Johnson, Andrew Cowell, Blake Douglas, Paul Hitchcock.

Hanna Williams, Justine Glackin, Erica Knights, Kellie Larson, Janelle Cybulski

Carl Howey, Shaun Quincey, Chris Glackin, Andreas Baumgartner

Greg Johnson, Hanna Williams, Andrew Niblet

Joy and Michael McDonald

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Elliot Herd, Jack Cowell, Jordie Gibbens, Craig Cachopa

Julie Armstrong, Margaret Mitchell, Trish Ellis

Scott Mackenzie, Justine Mackenzie, Simon Mathewson

Mark Farmer, Mark Steyn, Trevor Floyd

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Dining at The Poynton Local cafe culture alive and well

Kitchen Manager Sarah Brooks preparing the food in The Poynton kitchen.

The food at The Poynton reflects the café culture that Takapuna and Milford are renowned for.

Purchasing and cooking fresh each day Kitchen Manager Sarah Brooks delivers a menu that has all the classics such as fries (curly fries!) homemade soup, muffins and BLT’s through to more exotic fare like antipasto platters, seafood done every which way and her famous seafood chowder.

“We want the food to be so good that the friend’s and families of residents love to eat here and this is the case,” says The Poynton Manager Lynda Hull.

Friday night dinner, which follows happy hour has become a real favourite.

Sunday Roast is also a popular option for residents, their families and friend’s. $10 for a roast meal and dessert means most would rather come down to the café than bother with slaving over a hot stove.

Many residents choose the room service option – often just because they can – and have the menu of the day delivered to their apartment.

Loving their new mallets

They love their Croquet at The Poynton

Four of the keen Poynto n Croquet men, Mike Mc Guigan, Claude Monk, Maurie Spe ight, Graham Upson.

The all weather croquet lawn is a winner at The Poynton.

Golf Croquet is the game of choice and The Poynton is enjoying the collegial support of both Fairview and Knightsbridge Village’s Croquet teams who have challenged and mentored our flourishing team of enthusiastic players.

It is particularly enjoyed by the guys who love the challenge of the game both physically and mentally.

Resident Mike McGuigan commented he would never believe how much fun a game of croquet could be and has purchased his own handmade croquet mallet.

These mallets are made locally by Ray Puckett. Many of The Poynton’s Croquet players have a mallet made with an individually measured handle and weighted mallet.

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Education: Kristin School

Kristin Family Picnic The Kristin School Family Picnic was held on Friday 4 March.

Under threatening clouds, staff and students spent the day assembling the various stalls, they were assisted by members of the Kristin Family and Friends group – a collection of mothers and fathers who volunteer at Kristin events and fundraising initiatives.

The annual picnic is an opportunity for every Kristin family to gather for a fun summer’s evening together. Teachers, parents and children bring a hamper or purchase food from one of the stalls. Behind each sausage sizzle and ice-cream stand are sports teams, cultural groups and committees all vying for business to fund their trips and competitions. The Junior School cake stall is always a sell-out.

This year, each group decided that a percentage of the takings should be added to the Kristin School Christchurch Earthquake fund. Earlier that day, Kristin students had participated in the national red and black mufti day where they had to bring a note donation to go towards the rebuild of Christchurch. Some classes raised more than $900 each and by the end of the mufti day, donations had reached $17,000.

Another $5,000 was collected during the picnic, totalling more than $22,000 for the people of Christchurch.

Before the rains came, the children enjoyed playing on the bouncy castle, vertical bungy, ferris wheel and monster inflatable obstacle course. It was then time to pack up and avoid the turn in the weather, but spirits were certainly not dampened after such a successful and fun day.

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Outstanding Scholarship result a Year ahead When asked why she elected to enter Scholarship English from Year 12, Takapuna Grammar student Harriet Robinson-Chen said, “My teacher, Mr Eichblatt, suggested it and so I thought I would.”

Mr Eichblatt says it was clear very early on that Harriet has a talent for clear analysis of literature and a “mature style of written expression, well beyond her peers.”

It was a great decision and her diligence has paid off with not just a scholarship pass, but an Outstanding Award. This places her in the top 2% of all English scholarship students in New Zealand for 2010.

The vast majority of students do not enter scholarship exams until Year 13 as the culmination of five years of study. Harriet will sit the English paper again this year, along with Art History and Physics or Calculus, aiming for three awards to gain a National Scholarship. Her wish is to enrol for a conjoint Engineering and Arts degree in 2012. She is fascinated with the mathematical and software

side of engineering, rather than the physics.

“The Arts part is for keeping a balance,” she says.

Harriet finds study reasonably straightforward but still thinks she could do it more efficiently and is working on finding ways to study even more effectively this year.

Quiet and studious by natural inclination Harriet has played piano for ten years, likes watching movies, reading and spending time with friends.

She says this does leave her time to read as widely as possible. This includes the classics such as Dostoevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov, writers like Nabokov, and others, but she also reads and enjoys teen fiction and a wide variety of genres.

Harriet’s mother is a doctor in general practice and her father is a public health physician who is currently an advisor to Waitemata District Health Board. She says they have always encouraged her to read and to strive to do her best at school. She has a younger sister, Tommi, who is in Year 10 at Takapuna Grammar School.

Into The Woods at Takapuna Grammar April 10th to 13th at Takapuna Grammar School Hall Whether you enjoyed or missed Takapuna Grammar’s production of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ last year, the school’s production this year is one to book into the calendar in advance.

Into The Woods tells the combined stories of Cinderella, Jack, the Baker and his Wife and Little Red Riding Hood, as well as many more characters from all your favourite fairytales. In the first half of the show, The Baker and his wife collect the ingredients of a potion to counteract an infertility spell, which has been cast upon their house by the witch next door. The ingredients all come from a range of fairy tale characters: the hair of Rapunzel; Jack-and-the-Beanstalk’s cow; Cinderella’s slipper and the red riding hood of “you-know-who.”

This half is for the kids and brings all the stories to their “happy ever after” conclusions. But the second half explores more adult problems, as the characters are introduced to a darker world beyond what they have ever imagined. Rapunzel is clearly troubled, Cinderella’s prince does not stay true to her and the fallen giant’s wife comes for Jack, stamping on the locals’ properties. How should they respond to such threats?

This show is an intricate number, with singing, dancing and acting all combined to bring the community a dazzling performance. Teachers in charge Ms Horder and Mr De Grut have chosen to enlist a professional Music Director and 6 specialist musicians.

Ms Horder loves Sondheim having appeared in Putting it Together (AMT in 2008) and Sweeney Todd (Peach Productions in 2010) and Woods has been a favourite of Mr De Grut since it first appeared. The show has a range of good strong roles, no stars and plenty of songs for everyone. It’s fun and entertaining to watch, with quirky, irreverent humor and intense vocal feats required.

TGS Music Theatre production Into the Woods, by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, April 10th-13th, 7.30pm, Takapuna Grammar School Hall. Tickets $20 and $12. Book at the school office.

If you would like to sponsor the show with cash donations or materials, especially timber, please contact Mr De Grut (b.degrut@takapuna.school.nz).

ASPIRING TO PERSONAL EXCELLENCE

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Education: Westlake Girls

Westlake Girls’ Sporting Successes Secondary Schools Beach volleyball national’s competition. Westlake Girls senior pairing, Charlotte and Sophie Joy won the Senior Girls title defeating Tauranga Girls in the final in two sets. Charlotte and Sophie Joy have recently been selected for the NZU19 world cup event in Croatia.

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North Island Rowing Championships Westlake Girls had success at the North Island Rowing Championships at Lake Karapiro recently with the U15 8’s winning gold, the U16 8’s winning bronze and the U18 Novice 8’s winning bronze. The rowing squad now turn their attention to the Maadi Cup held at the end of March. The U15 8’s crew were; Taryn Abel, Jessica Remmington, Lily Maber, Poppy Logan, Kirsty Gemmell, Julia Meredith, Grace Howard, Catriona Stanton and Madison Seymour.

Beach Volleyball Mount Maunganui turned on the weather and Westlake turned the heat up on their competitors at the New Zealand

Westlake Girls Senior Tennis Team qualified for the New Zealand Secondary School Tennis Teams nationals. The team of Danielle Feneridis, Jana Stanojevic, Caitlin Beazley and Claudia Maddren defeated Mt Albert Grammar then ST Cuth’s to book their place in the final eight teams that will play at Albany.

Danielle Feneridis recently won the Auckland Secondary Schools Senior Girls Singles Title. She has completed the trifecta of wins in this competition by winning the junior and Intermediate singles titles in three years. She is part of the Westlake Girls Senior Tennis Team that are undefeated this season and is aiming to make the New Zealand Junior Fed Cup team that are travelling to India in April.

Soccer Year 11 student Hannah Carlsen was a member of the New Zealand Secondary Schools Girls Football team that created history by being the first New Zealand team to uplift the Trans Tasman trophy by beating Australia in a full test series.

WESTLAKE GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL

Strength through experience The adolescent years are particularly important in education, in that students are formulating and stabilising the identity and the values that will underpin their behaviour in future years.

A school needs to offer the support of a stable and secure environment and be sensitive to changes in society itself.

More than ever before students must learn to be flexible and to develop the judgement and discernment needed to cope with change and the explosion of knowledge.

Westlake Girls High School fulfils this dual role by encouraging girls to learn about themselves and their constantly changing environment, while at the same time

offering support and guidance as they practise decision making and social skills.

As well as fostering high standards of academic, sporting and cultural achievements, the school promotes social responsibility and maturity through its corporate life and discipline. This calls for commitment and identity with the school’s activities, and fellowship and co-operation with its standards of conduct.

Finally, we welcome an active, continuing interest and involvement of parents in the progress and activities of their daughters while at school. Indeed, this is essential if we are to achieve the best results for them.

Student Coaching Course Eighteen students recently took part in a coaching course administered by Harbour Sport with the aim of developing student coaches for Westlake Girls sporting teams. The school encourages senior students to coach junior teams as leadership development.

Aquathon The Auckland Secondary Schools Aquathon Championships were held at St Kent’s with Westlake Girls High School sending a team of 22.

Students competed in the individual and teams section with the highlights being Shannon Payne and Zoe Cronin winning the Intermediate Teams section, Amelia Ward and Catriona Stanton placing second in the same event and Alana Lythe placing second in the Intermediate Individuals.

WeStlake girlS high School 2 Wairau Road, Milford, North Shore City • Phone: (09) 489 4168 • www.westlakegirls.school.nz

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Education: Westlake Boys

Westlake Boys has its first national title for the year at Beach Volleyball nationals Jesse Hawkins and Tom Hartles of Westlake Boys High School won the New Zealand Secondary Schools Beach Volleyball Championships in Tauranga in early March.

In very hot conditions at Mt Maunganui the boys had to play eight games over the two days. They came top in their pool and won their top 16 playoff easily two-nil. In the quarter final they came up against the top Tauranga Boys College team and were down one set and 19-18 in the second set. They retained their composure finishing the set well to take it 21-19 and took out the decider to win two-one.

They won a close semi-final against Mt Maunganui College winning two nil.

In the final Jesse and Tom had a superb game against the top seed Otumoetai College winning two-nil (21-16 and 21-17).

This is only the second time an Auckland team has won this event since it started in 1997, and the first time that Westlake has won it.

International Gala at Westlake Boys

An International Gala is being held at Westlake Boys High School from 11am-3pm on Sunday April 10th. This event is a celebration of the 74 different cultures that make up Westlake Boys High School.

The proceeds from this International Gala will contribute towards building a fitness centre for Westlake Boys students.

This is a fabulous chance for parents, friends and family of the school to be part of the school community and meet other families.

All the school gala favourites will be there, including:- White Elephant stalls, books, secondhand clothing, toys, games, lucky dips, raffles, food and beverages, cakes, slices, sweets and more.

Westlake Boys High School, 30 Forrest Hill Road, Forrest Hill – from 11am-3pm on Sunday the April 10th.

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Carmel College’s

Recipe of Success INGREDIENTS 1 cup of Mercy Values 1 cup of Catholic Teaching and Tradition 400g of Inspiring Teachers 100ml of Fantastic Facilities 200g of Hard Work 3Tbsp of Empowerment A large sprinkling of Community Support METHOD Combine all ingredients with opportunities, stirring slowly. Blend with a good attitude, emotional support and plenty of co-curricular activities.

RESULT Young women with the ability to move out into the world and make a difference combined with amazing academic results.

NCEA Results 2010

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Level 1 Achievement

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Level 1 endorsement with Excellence

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Level 1 endorsement with Merit

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Level 2 Achievement

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Level 2 endorsement with Excellence

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Level 2 endorsement with Merit

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Level 3 Achievement

95.50

Level 3 endorsement with Excellence

17.80

Level 3 endorsement with Merit

39.50

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Kate Marsh’s Gold CREST award winning cookbook ‘Carmelised’ is now available for pre-order. This stunning sweet treats cookbook is a celebration of Carmel College.

To pre-order please email Pru Armstrong at parmstrong@carmel.school.nz. Carmelised will be available from the 1st May.

2012 Pre-enrolment Evening – Wednesday 6th April 2011 at 7.30pm Tel: +64 09 486 1132 I Fax: +64 09 486 2286 I Address: 108 Shakespeare Road, Milford, Auckland Email: admin@carmel.school.nz

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Rowing medal for Albany Senior High Albany Senior High School received their first ever rowing medal in the weekend after Lauren Tilson and Jassy Pause won silver at the North Island Secondary Schools’ Rowing Competition at Lake Karapiro in the U18 Novice Double Skull event. This is not the pairs first success as following the club season they represented North Shore Rowing Club and won Bronze at the New Zealand Club Championships in the novice double skulls event at Lake Ruataniwha in Twizel.

Lauren and Jassy are new to rowing, and completed the North Shore Learn to Row Program in 2010. They are two of the schools five rowers, and Albany Senior High School is looking to build numbers further next season.

The introduction of novice events in the U18 age groups means its not too late for senior schools and senior students to start rowing - and Lauren and Jassy have proved that by introducing rowing into the school themselves.

At the North Island Secondary School’s Rowing Competition the girls won their first heat on Friday by 30 seconds, which put them straight into Sunday’s final. Competition will be fierce at the New Zealand Secondary School’s Rowing regatta, the Maadi Cup, as the South Island crews will be travelling up to compete against the North Island’s finest.

– Article by Brayden Cassidy, Student, Albany Senior High School.

The medal winning pair in action.

Lauren Tilson (left) and Jass

y Pause

BMW Golf Trophy for local Golfer Local Takapuna golfer Annette Muir recently became the first New Zealander to receive a BMW Golf Cup International trophy when she came second in the prestigious final which was held at The Blue Canyon Country Club on the island of Phuket in southern Thailand in late February.

Annette, who is the proprietor of the Devonport Golf Shop at the Waitemata Golf Club, qualified for the final when she won the New Zealand final, representing Jerry Clayton BMW, at Clearwater in Christchurch in early February. It was a whirlwind month for her. After the win, her and husband Paul were off to Thailand with the two winners of the men’s divisions who were from the South Island.

“It was a fantastic experience. BMW really looked after us – we were picked up in a 7-Series from the airport – and we were spoilt playing on one of the finest golf courses in the world,” said Annette. “Blue Canyon is rated the 17th best course in the world and in the top five Asian courses. It was very challenging but an incredibly enjoyable three rounds of competitive golf on an exceptionally spectacular course. We had a great time and got on really well with the other team members from New Zealand.”

There were 106 amateur golfers from 37 countries competing in the tournament. Annette explains the event was quite a contrast from the qualifying event in Christchurch. “At Clearwater we had driving rain and coldish temperatures, while in Phuket it was 32 degrees plus every day and this heat made it even more challenging and draining.”

“A real added highlight of the event for me was being presented with the trophy by world renowned golfer and Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomery. It was a real treat to meet Monty and then to hear some of his insights into the game.”

Annette Muir has been playing golf for over 20 years. She plays off an eight handicap at Waitemata.

Annette is a very loyal Jerry Clayton BMW customer having driven their cars for over 12 years. After driving a BMW X3 for a few years she recently moved to a

new BMW 1-Series Convertible Coupe and just loves it. “The convertible has been fantastic during this lovely summer we have had,” said Annette during March when asked about the vehicle. “I love the power of the vehicle as well.

It is exceptional to drive.”

Congratulations Annette from the team at Channel Magazine.

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100 MAKING A DIFFERENCE with Cam Calkoen To call himself a "North Shorian" is one of Cam Calkoen's proudest traits for it is in this environment that he is inspired to make a difference and be the best that he can be. From athletics, through to community service and motivational speaking Cam has locally, nationally and internationally represented our region with pride and built networks into the many subcultures of our North Shore community. He is a monthly contributor to Channel.

Living the Dream As I roll over I guess for me to be up whilst others dream in their sleep means I’m living my dream. My worm [G1] is to see other people smile, for through their joy they achieve more than they ever think possible and my dream is on target.

On this day, my dream sees me supporting a young hero from the Shore – Kurt Te Amo. I’m part of his journey because he’s excited me through a passion to empower others. A year ago, Kurt was preparing to run his first Round the Bays to test his fitness levels after a six week Boot Camp at his gym. For Kurt, this fashionable fitness method was to take his body to a new form of life. Kurt has Cerebral Palsy and Boot Camp saw him focusing on the ability to achieve excellence. Having gone from barely being able to lift his feet off the ground to running Round the Bays in 82 minutes, Kurt’s journey taught him that a healthy body leads to a healthy mind.

Following Round the Bays in 2010, Kurt continued to challenge his fitness and is now studying towards a certificate in Sport and Recreation at AUT. Not waiting till he’s got his name on a certificate before he can motivate people into fitness, Kurt identified his Round the Bays experience as a milestone and saw how it could motivate benchmarks in the lives of people with disabilities.

A year after his first Round the Bays, Kurt is among 50,000 people scrambling to the start with the team he’s formed, Team Voyager. 22 individuals with disabilities, eight support staff and a camera crew to capture how one person’s dream has inspired 21 more.

20 minutes out from the start, Kurt sparks individuals in the team to complete the race through focusing on their strengths, hoping this will see them make their following year truly awesome.

After a team photo, Voyager proudly merge into the sea of people taking on the 8.4km event. Knowing 8.4km is going be at a maximum for many of the team, Kurt’s organised a BBQ at the beach so that as each participant finishes they can truly capture that moment of achievement.

11.15am and Team Voyager are all finished within one hour and

forty-five minutes. Kurt’s goal not to beat last year’s time but to ensure everyone carries a smile from start to finish, is a goal he successfully achieved.

For me it’s 12 hours since I woke, not late, but from a long day I’m happily exhausted. Happy to see other young people mentoring others, happy Kurt Te Amo. to be part of an inspiring journey as a participant and happy that today I’m in a position to capture these stories and share them with you.

The biggest barrier in life is attitude, if we see our cup as half full rather than half empty we can lead an awesome life and that’s what I’m reminded of through Kurt and Team Voyager.

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THE MAPP REPORT with local MP Dr Wayne Mapp 101 Dr Wayne Mapp is the local Member of Parliament for North Shore. First elected in 1996, he is currently the Minister of Defence and Research Science and Technology, and Associate Minister for Tertiary Education and Economic Development. Electorate Office: 15 Anzac Avenue, Takapuna - Phone 486 0005.

Christchurch will return to former glory In the wake of the Christchurch earthquake, the Prime Minister summed it up: “In the years to come, Christchurch will be a beautiful, vibrant, successful city, and heavily populated. It will just be a very different city.”

Christchurch will be rebuilt. It will emerge from its current situation stronger and safer than before.

It is clear that the Cathedral will be rebuilt, although perhaps in a newer style. The Art Gallery has risen to iconic status, standing fast while other buildings collapsed around it. This building will remain a jewel in the heart of the new city.

The new city will not have the same Antipodean Gothic heritage that we all love. However, it will be a dynamic, modern city that learns from the best European examples which, with a New Zealand twist, will make it one of the most liveable cities in the world.

Christchurch will return to its former glory, and in many ways it will be even better than before.

History has taught us many lessons about the rebuilding of cities ravaged by natural disasters. Our most obvious example is Napier, which was ravaged by its own earthquake in 1931, and was rebuilt into the glorious art deco masterpiece which is now revered worldwide.

On a much larger scale, radical transformations were controversially made to Paris by Baron Haussmann between 1852 and 1870. They gave the city the look and feel which makes it so popular today.

The lessons are clear. Comprehensive redevelopment of an existing city requires a single focused vision and clear leadership.

Once the initial recovery phase is complete, a world-wide competition should be held to design a new master plan for the centre of Christchurch. It should be run in a way that attracts entries from the best architects in New Zealand and around the world.

In 1997, Melbourne launched an international competition with the brief to “better connect Flinders Street to the Yarra River and to enhance and complement the neighbouring heritage buildings including St Paul’s Cathedral and Flinders Street Station”. This competition attracted 177 entries.

The winning design opened in 2002 and has been a huge success, with an extension built in 2006 and with several further extension proposals.

A similar, simple but open brief could be provided for the rebuild of Christchurch: “A modern, pedestrian-friendly CBD that connects to the Avon River and complements our existing iconic buildings: the Cathedral, Arts Centre and Art Gallery”.

The winning plan should embrace the city’s heritage, build on its strengths and look to the future. It should be a bold and coherent plan which creates a dynamic and liveable city heart.

The new Christchurch will be different but it will also be beautiful, vibrant and successful.

Canvas for Quake Victims fundraiser

Some highlights from the Benefitz (publishers of Channel Magazine) Canvas for Quake Victims fundraising initiative held at Long Bay Beach during March.

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102 Legally Speaking with Simpson Western Lawyers

EMPLOYMENT ISSUES AROUND EASTER

Easter is fast approaching. That means the last of the summer holidays to some, Easter Eggs to others, and additional costs with “time and a half” and “alternative day” obligations for those businesses that continue to trade over the Easter period. Given the Holidays Amendment Act 2011 only came into effect on 1 April 2011 some employers and employees may find themselves wondering how the changes will impact their workplace over the Easter period.

We all know employees are entitled to up to 11 paid public holidays in any one year. Unfortunately this year most employees will only enjoy 9 public holidays as Anzac Day and Easter Monday fall on the same day and Waitangi Day fell on a Sunday.

However, the usual rules still apply. Employees who would normally work ‘but for’ the public holiday are entitled to be paid for that public holiday. An employee who works on a public holiday is entitled to be paid time and a half for the hours worked

provided the public holiday falls on a day that would otherwise be a working day for the employee. In addition, if the public holiday falls on a day that would otherwise be a working day for the employee and the employee works on any part of that day, an employer must provide the employee with an alternative holiday or, as is better known, a day in lieu. Employers may be pleased to note you are not required to pay an employee time and a half twice or provide two alternative days to an employee who works on 25 April 2011 (Easter Monday coinciding with Anzac Day)!

Prior to 1 April 2011 payment for a public holiday was based on the employee’s Relevant Daily Pay. Relevant Daily Pay is based on what the employee would have been paid if they had worked on that particular day. Unfortunately for many employers, the Relevant Daily Pay calculation was open to abuse by some employees. Those employers who pay regular overtime, allowance and commission often found situations where staff would take their alternative holidays at times when their relevant daily pay was at its highest.

However, from 1 April 2011, if it is not practicable to determine an employee’s Relevant Daily Pay, or an employee’s daily pay varies within each pay period, the employer is to provide payment for the public holiday, alternative day, sick or bereavement leave using Average Daily Pay instead. This, in essence, is the employee’s gross earnings over the previous year divided by the days worked in that year. The formula is designed to remove much of the incentive to take leave on the

best paying day and should limit the windfall some employees currently receive.

Another change introduced from 1 April 2011 is that employees are no longer able to determine when they will take alternative holidays. If an agreement cannot be reached between the employer and employee as to when an alternative holiday is to be taken, the alternative holiday will be taken on a day determined by the employer acting reasonably.

Again, this removes the problem of some employees choosing to take their alternative day on the day that would result in the most payment to them.

The changes also benefit shift workers who were on occasion disadvantaged when part of their shift either started or finished on a public holiday. Now employers and employees can agree that part or all of a public holiday will be observed or transferred to another day. Those employers who do not wish to allow the transfer of the whole or part of a public holiday can introduce a policy preventing such transfer.

1 April 2011 brought in a range of other changes to employment legislation. Those wishing to take advantage of those changes should take legal advice particularly when considering amendments to employment agreements and around disciplinary processes and disputes.

Candice Murphy is a Senior Associate, specialising in Employment Law and Relationship Property Law at Simpson Western Lawyers of Takapuna and North Harbour.

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Accountancy Beyond the numbers with Hayes Knight 103

Let’s Get Sustainable! numbers”. We have built the structure of our report based on our own Six Capitals model which considers the key dimensions of Environmental, Social, Human, Economic, Infrastructure and Financial Reporting, with a focus on the areas we believe are most fundamental to our organisation.

Covering environmental initiatives, sponsorship and employee benefits through to changes in the business and governance structure of the company we were able to build a holistic view of our operational results for the year, as well as steps Recent worldwide events have the doomsayers up towards achieving our big picture goals.

Launching into this new way of reporting, which in arms, parading around the apocalypse or end is fundamentally different to what we are used to of the world as we know it. Whether or not you historically required some serious thought. We prescribe to this belief, there is no disputing that the world is facing some pretty serious challenges wanted to make sure the information we were reporting on met the same requirements as our at the moment – be it earthquakes and mining traditional financial reporting. That is, the data disasters in NZ, floods in Queensland, the triple included is useful, timely, meaningful and relevant. disaster in Japan or the horrendous revolutions The report is balanced between financial and nonand political uprisings in the Middle East and Northern Africa – these are difficult times and the financial data reported, narratively, numerically and through graphical representation. overall impact is almost impossible to measure.

For any organisation looking to implement some For me, this has meant a renewed enthusiasm kind of ‘triple bottom line’ reporting the first and and more importantly a focus on sustainability most important step is to consider the scope of and in particular what I can do to make a very your report and the purposes you hope to achieve. small difference. ‘Corporate social responsibility’, Identifying the users of the report (from customers ‘sustainability reporting’ and ‘the triple bottom line’ and employees, through to shareholders and other are all phrases which have become commonplace key stakeholders) will be the first factor to consider both in the media and professional publications, so when our year end rolled around for 2011 I was quite when setting out the measures you want to report on excited about the fact that Hayes Knight had made the and how your progress can be tracked. Building a structure which links the report to your vision, mission commitment to prepare our first ever sustainability and organisational objectives is also fundamental to report. creating a meaningful and useful document.

In spite of the old accountant stereotype, and the Our 2011 sustainability report serves as a baseline misconception that our focus begins and ends with for future improvements, with the expectation that the numbers, the prospect of being able to construct each year we will build on the initial structure with a more diverse picture of our achievements for the new initiatives and changes. As well as recording year was one of our key drivers in making the leap our historical achievements we have commented on into sustainability reporting. The move allows us to align our own annual reporting with our client service the coming year and our goals and expectations. By committing our objectives for 2012 to paper we can delivery and promise to always go “beyond the

increase our accountability and ensure that new projects don’t slip through the cracks or get forgotten about.

I see our sustainability reporting as a journey rather than a destination, and expect that we will adapt and develop the report over time as sustainability becomes more ingrained in what we do, and as the landscape in which our business operates changes. Through this, our aim is to achieve a comprehensive and complete reporting structure that truly represents our achievements and progress.

It is all too easy to simply continue with what we have done in the past, however in an ever changing business world we must constantly challenge the status quo, and ensure we remain agile and innovative. While historically we have been content to report on what can be measured and specifically that to which a dollar value can be attached it is now time to embrace a complete reporting mechanism that will truly represent business value and success. Will our new reporting save the world? Definitely not, but at least we are measuring our impact and able to set goals on the little things we can do which collectively make a big difference.

Matthew Bellingham is CEO of innovative chartered accountancy practice Hayes Knight www.hayesknight.co.nz

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104 QUINCEY’s ADVENTURES with Shaun Quincey For 23 years Shaun Quincey has lived on the Shore residing in Devonport, Northcote, Mairangi Bay and is now happily living in Takapuna. He says that he is a frequent patron of the great new Macs Brewbar, is also a proud North Shore Rugby club member and Mairangi Bay Surf Lifeguard with a small side interest in rowing oceans and getting outdoors. A small interest is a bit of an understatement – he rowed the Tasman solo! Shaun followed in the footsteps of his father Colin who completed the first ever Tasman Crossing, in the other direction, in 1977. For Channel we have asked him to write about adventures around the North Shore with the odd excursion further afield. This months he takes in diving at the Poor Knights.

If you know of any North Shore adventures you would love Shaun to tackle in future issues, Email him at:- shaun@tasmantrespasser.com.

Poor Knights expedition Last months 12,500 foot sky dive was certainly something I will never forget and most definitely a unique and incomparable adrenalin rush.

As last month was also my first time writing a column I felt an almost comparable rush of adrenalin when the phone rang from a 69 year Lady who had actually read it! The wonderful Mrs Sykes had decided after reading about the sky dive in Channel that she would Sky Dive to celebrate her 70th Birthday. Slightly hesitant as to whether I should pass on the sky dive company details I admired her taste for adventure and only hope I have the same enthusiasm come my 70th. All the best for your jump Mrs Sykes and please send in some photos!

Four weddings, four conferences and a couple of Christchurch Earthquake fundraisers have been squeezed into the first 10 days of March, and to be fair it was great to get some down time heading a few hours north to Tutukaka to visit one of the world’s best dive sights the Poor Knights Islands.

I have always been curious about the Tutukaka coast since 2002 when my father was sailing solo about 20 miles south of the Poor Knight’s when he struck something in the water and sunk our 30 foot family yacht. The yacht Edith May hit a submerged object and went down within four minutes with all contents except my father lost to the bottom of the sea. The Tutukaka Coastguard rescued Dad some three hours later and Edith May still lies somewhere on the sea floor around the Poor Knights.

Sadly this adventure would not involve a trip to find our sunken yacht but I would get to experience the best diving in my life.

Heading north, with a brief stop over at the Puhoi Pub for lunch, we made our way towards Tutukaka taking a total generous driving time of three hours. We had pre-booked a charter for the next day – Yukon Charters, they also supplied all our gear – and so all that was needed was a good dinner and a place to stay which we found at a friends bach over the hill at Sandy Bay. The charter boat left at 9am on the dot and we would have to get to the marina a little earlier to be fitted with wetsuits and dive gear. Climbing on the boat I overheard talk of Manta Rays and Pilot Whales from the previous charter and the excitement started to brew.

The charter was great and the Yukon Charters team provided a great safety briefing while we motored out the 30 minute ride to the islands stopping a few

times to point out pods of Dolphins and Pilot Whales.

It was a slightly misty day and as we approached the Poor Knights they seemed to appear out of nowhere, rising incredibly steeply out of the ocean. I found it fascinating that a Maori tribe used to live on the island group.

The anchor was dropped and the charter crew gave another quick safety briefing and within about a minute of them completing that briefing I was nervously perched on the edge of the boat looking down into schools of hundreds of fish.

After only a few moments in the water I could understand why David Attenborough choose the Poor Knights for episode three of his award winning BBC program the “Blue Planet”. The combination of the pristine water and massive spectrum of marine life makes a trip to the Poor Knights a wonderful adventure to remember. We stayed in the water for a total of four hours broken up into two hour segments. I couldn’t even begin to count the different types of fish I chased around nor could I understand how I have not visited this beautiful New Zealand treasure before.

We were back in the marina by 5pm for a beer in the Tutukaka Gamefishing Club before heading home. Everybody raved about the charter and I absolutely can’t wait for the next trip to the Poor Knights.

Rating: 7/10 – Fantastic trip if you enjoy snorkeling/diving and are comfortable in the water. Visit www.yukon.co.nz for more information Costs:- Hire all Gear & 2 Dives = $235; Adult with own gear = $135; Children under 12 = $75.

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Golf with the Institute of Golf 105 Brad Takai is a CEO and Co-founder of the Institute of Golf. Since teaming up with Craig in 2006, Brad has been able to uniquely bridge the technical and physical components of Golf, the foundation on which many of the Institute of Golfs concepts and philosophies are based on. At the Institute of Golf they believe one of their responsibilities is to help parents and children develop a simple and clear understanding of Physical Literacy and its crucial importance when put into the context of wanting children to participate in sport, not just for enjoyment or the pursuit of excellence, but most importantly for their health and social interaction. In this article Brad explains their Physical Literacy programme.

Physical Literacy What is Physical Literacy?

Physical Literacy is the development of both Fundamental Movement Skills and also Fundamental Sports Skills, or in our terms, Fundamental Golf Skills. The gradual learning of these skills provides a child with a better physical understanding and familiarity with their body, its capability’s and its limitations. This knowledge in turn allows them to develop greater confidence in themselves and their abilities, and provide them with greater control over their bodies and its physical movements.

This will then enable them to work on honing the skills to react intuitively and instinctively to the many and various demands that sporting (and life’s) activities will place on them.

Information Brief - this is the subject of (sport) specialisation versus age - when should our children be specialising in a sport?

Our FMS checklist for parents • At least 60 minutes

vigorous activity

every day.

• A wide range of

activities e.g. different

size and shaped balls

for throwing, catching

and passing; climbing;

jumping; balancing etc etc.

• Inclusion of professional instructor led programmes

which will provide social activity and provide the opportunity for

checking and consultation with instructors.

• Consult with a suitably qualified or focused professional.

• Basic instruction and encouragement - this also helps with leadership.

• Leadership through participation.

Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) FMS is not complex but it is different for everyone – basically FMS is a general term used to encompass the basic movements that most of us take for granted or expect to be instinctive. However when you work in an environment where you see hundreds if not thousands of children you very quickly realise that they are each unique and where some shine, others struggle and vice versa.

Simply put we can begin to categorise FMS Skills as follows: Locomotive skills i.e. walking, running, skipping, jumping etc.; Stability skills i.e. balance (both stationary and in motion e.g. swinging a bat or a golf club); Sending and receiving skills (manipulative) i.e. throwing, kicking, hitting a ball with a bat/club, catching, trapping a soccer ball etc etc.

In our programmes we include a range of FMS skills such as throwing, jumping, For more information contact the Institute of Golf, Gate 3, 402 Albany balancing etc all of which are applicable as Fundamental Sports Skills required for Highway, Albany (beside Kristin School). Phone 415 7778, Academy Golfer Lydia Ko. Golf. www.instituteofgolf.co.nz.

These are also activities that parents can learn and adopt and easily work on with their children. They can also be a fun way of spending quality time together, whether it’s in the backyard, at the beach or even inside the house!

How kids learn FMS Despite the fact that all kids develop, mature and learn at different speeds, we can reasonably predict that the majority will learn these skills in a similar order and go through similar stages of the learning processes. The order of learning and the stages of learning are based on age, nerve, muscle and brain development.

To understand what we mean we will use the example of learning to catch a ball.

• Firstly we learn to catch a ball, perhaps a soccer ball or similar size, with both hands.

• Then we learn to catch different sized balls e.g. a tennis ball.

• Then we learn to catch with one hand.

• Primarily we have learned to catch whilst standing still - so then we have to

learn to catch whilst moving.

To catch a ball that is not thrown directly to us we have to lean to predict a point of interception and how fast we are going to need to move to be at that interception point so as to catch the ball e.g. cricket, baseball, softball, volleyball etc. But to achieve these aspects it is imperative that we have a good grounding in the basic FMS skills - learn to walk before you run so to speak. Another example would be learning to throw a ball.

Future Stars As Golf is our target sport we ensure that the primary fundamental skills that are focused on for improvement through the Future Stars programmes are: Balance and Stability i.e. walking the line; Co-ordination i.e. catching; Striking i.e hitting; Sending object i.e. throwing, kicking, hitting.

We also know that many of the other FMS skills can have an extremely positive effect on the ability to improve golfing performance long term, so we also ensure that we include other fundamental movement skills, and/or recommend other sports to compliment FMS skills development.

This touches on another important topic which we will address in another Parent

Easter

Holiday Workshop Combining golf instruction with fundamental movement skills in a fun safe environment.

Week 1: 18th - 21st April 9am - 11am $165 pp Week 2: 25th -28th April 9am - 11am $165 pp To enrol please visit www.instituteofgolf.co.nz/futurestars or phone 09 415 7778

“Evolving the potential of a player through developing Athletic ability”

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106 gundry's grumbles with Simon Gundry Simon Gundry is a Devonport and North Shore identity, and character, who is known for calling a spade a spade. He is a director of contracting company Gill & Gundry, is an enthusiastic and active sailor (past crew-member of Ceramco New Zealand and Lion New Zealand in Whitbread Round The World races and Shockwave in Admiral’s Cup) and is a life member of the North Shore Rugby Football Club. This is his regular and lively contribution to CHANNEL.

Volunteering in your community I read somewhere recently a wonderful quotation “There is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer” this was from a Lt Col. James H Doolittle of WW2 fame.

This country of ours, on a sports club level, is run by thousands of volunteers donating their time and experience on a regular basis to enable our youth to take part in sport and other activities.

Recently I was down at the best little Rugby club in the world, that’s the North Shore Rugby Club, and stumbled upon a gentleman by the name of Dean Kenny who has played 111 first class rugby games for Otago, also a handful of test matches for the All Blacks. He was down at the club showing a 12 year old boy from Rosmini College and budding All Black half back how to properly throw a ball from the base of the scrum. Later on in the evening when the senior club started their pre season training, there were the likes of Buck Shelford, legendary former All Black Captain; Frano Botica, former All Black and Rugby League Wigan star, Scott Pierce, former Rugby 7’s international player and no doubt one of the unluckiest men who never played for the All Blacks. The trainer was Dean Rice, former Black Sox star, and the holder of three world championships for softball. A handful of people volunteering their time on a warm Devonport Tuesday evening, it was outstanding. The country is blessed with such people.

The Christchurch earthquake in February saw thousands of volunteers come out of their homes, their streets, their communities to help their neighbours. Even the Christchurch students who so often are lambasted for their typical student type antics, volunteered thousands of hours to clean up the crippled suburbs of Christchurch. All wonderful volunteers working for the common cause.

Quite often during the summer, I go down to the local sailing clubs in the North Shore area and watch the young wide eyed kids launch their boats in the anticipation of a fine days’ sailing. I see the volunteers helping launch the boats, set out the courses, man the patrol boats and at the end of the day doing all the

Channel Trivia 1 Excluding smuggled snakes, name the four countries without any snakes.

2. The following are the first lines to books by which Irish writers?

A. Once upon a time and a very good time it was there was a moocow coming down along the road…

B. 3 May. Bistritz.- Left Munich at 8:35 P.M., on 1st May, arriving at Vienna early next morning…

3. With the exception of “The Sound Of Music”(the original soundtrack), only three bands or singers had a number one album in the UK charts in 1965.

Can you name the bands or singers?

4. One of the most expensive paintings ever sold is titled “No 5, 1948”. Who painted it?

5. Since 1992, in which country have the most journalists been killed?

6. Which music commemorates the Battle of Borodino?

7. The animal “Struthio Camelus”, which can grow to nine feet (2.7 metres) tall, can be trained to successfully herd sheep.

What is the more common name of this animal?

8. Which biennial sporting event was postponed in 2001 following the September 11th terrorist attack on New York?

9. Rapa Nui is the native word for which ‘holiday’ island?

10. How many parks including sports fields, playgrounds and scenic bush reserves are there on the North Shore?

Answers are on page 113

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tasks in reverse, picking up the course marks, helping the kids de rig and wash and stack the boats and invariably when you think it would all be over, they’re manning the barbecue to feed everyone. To the uninitiated you would think it all happens by magic, but without a volunteer base it wouldn’t happen at all.

We can also reflect on all the thousands of volunteers that help at the Cricket Clubs on a Saturday morning, umpiring, score taking and such. When my boys were attending Rosmini College, they were under the leadership of the great headmaster Mr Tom Gerrard. One particular Saturday morning, I was short of a person to keep score, this father arrived with one of his sons and dropped him off and I asked him very politely if he would mind stopping and giving me a hand.

His answer was “No, I have to be at the golf course at 8.30” – how sad for that man, he never once watched his son play cricket in all the years I coached that team. That’s where volunteers get so much out of sport; watching and helping their children participate. You get to know their mates, and their mates’ parents.

Volunteering can be a two way enjoyment - there is nothing like watching one of your children making a great catch; or sitting on a committee boat and seeing one of your children make a great start in the fleet of Optimists. You can still participate in sport to a ripe old age by simply volunteering and how much fun and enjoyment you get out of it is up to you.

The volunteer base is huge, but we could always do with more. It doesn’t take much to move one’s body off the couch and see what can be done down at the local sports club. It doesn’t matter if you have no children involved, I’ve seen plenty of people helping out just for the love of sport and getting young people involved – keeping our Clubs going on into the future. You don’t need to be a nuclear physicist to hold a tape measure at a shot put event on a balmy afternoon at Takapuna Athletic Club.

Lastly, I would like to thank all the volunteers who help out at all the hundreds of Clubs around the Shore, without you, it would not be possible for all these young people to take part in these many and varied sports. The Auckland District Courts Judge Mick Brown used to say “Keep them in Sport and they stay out of Court” which is so true.

To veer right away from this topic, finally I can nearly see the light at the end of the tunnel with regards to the reconstruction of the road between Esmonde Road and Hauraki Corner. I think the contractors have finally got the message from the Community about their outrage at the time it has taken to construct this piece of road. They seem to have picked up the pace a bit to get this finished prior to the Rugby World Cup. The hire equipment is slowly starting to disappear, the tar seal is slowing starting to appear and the whole job seems like its coming to a slow but painful end. Not bad for five years of construction. I think the Community should have a street party – similar to the ones they had at the completion of the trans Siberian Railway, the trans America railway – or even the Panama Canal construction. All those three projects had a construction time a lot quicker than that stretch of road.

Another thing, which is just a little grumble, is why does it take three Council officers in a Council car to come and inspect, photograph and document a protected tree on my property recently. I told them at the time, what a bloody waste of time this is and who the hell is paying for it. Our rate payers’ money again put to good use.

Things to do in the next month: get down to your local Club and volunteer your time; organise a grand opening party once that stretch of road is finally finished and all the hire road barriers are returned, the tar seal levelled, the paths and planting completed, traffic lights turned on, and road marking finally completed.

Thanks very much to all the people who come up to me in the street and agree with many aspects of my column, it’s heart-warming to know that it is being read on occasion.

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108 Community News

Achieving “great things” Fraser Bayley winces as he slowly edges into the incline leg press machine for the 247th and final time. With a look of absolute determination, he raises his legs up to the steel plate, pumping out 20 last painstaking reps before collapsing back into the machine’s backrest and stretching his burning muscles. Just then, a passer-by pops his head into the tent.

“Are you trying to set a new world record?” he asks.

“Already have, mate,” replies Fraser.

At 5:40 am on Sunday, 6 March, Fraser has just achieved a superhuman feat for his charity, Life Beyond Pain: leg pressing 863,980kg in 14.8 hours – almost double the previous record of 454,000kg for the most amount of weight lifted in 24 hours using squats. That’s heavier than the combined weight of two international space stations. “I averaged nine hundred and seventy-two kilos per minute for the whole fifteen hours and I had to push myself to the limit, physically and mentally,” Fraser says.

Fraser and his friend Dima Ivanov set up the Life Beyond Pain charity in November 2009 to raise awareness about depression and suicide prevention, a cause close to Fraser’s heart. The 26-year-old local from Browns Bay has battled with debilitating mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, ADHD and bi-polar disorder, since his teenage years.

“The Life Beyond Pain Challenge symbolises the on-going struggle that people with mental illness go through, day by day – it’s rough,” says Fraser.

His world record challenge started at 3pm, March 5, and ended at 5.40 am on March 6 in Browns Bay on Auckland’s North Shore.

Fraser was finally diagnosed with bi-polar disorder after a failed suicide attempt. “[The suicide attempt] was a cry for help. I want to encourage others in my situation and their family members to seek help before it is too late. There is a way through the darkness. For me, being diagnosed and given the right medication helped me to see more clearly – I realised I wanted to make a difference.”

Since then, Fraser has poured his life into fitness: training almost daily at Beachside Gym in Browns Bay; successfully completing a Diploma of Fitness at AUT; starting a personal training business, Iron Guru Fitness; and, most importantly, getting healthy physically and mentally. He has also found a passion for raising awareness about mental health in New Zealand. “I want to help break the stigma attached to mental health issues – especially suicide,” he says. “It’s something New Zealand needs to start talking about.”

Fraser also intends to donate some of the $3,300 raised to the people of Christchurch. “In light of what’s happening in Christchurch, I will be donating some of the funds we’ve raised to help the people down there, not for physical health, it’s for psychological health – they are going to need it in the days, weeks and months to come.”

Two days after the event, Fraser was still recovering from exhaustion, but his spirit remains unchanged. “The message is that mental strength is immeasurable. Most people can’t understand how I did this, but when you understand your only limitations are the constraints of your mind, you realise you’re capable of great things.”

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She Did It! NORTH SHORE SANITARIUM WEET-BIX TRYATHLON A HUGE SUCCESS More than 2,200 local kids aged seven to 15 years turned out at the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Tryathlon on the North Shore on Sunday 20 to run, swim and bike their way to a gold medal finish.

The event at Narrowneck Beach is the seventh in the 2011 Sanitarium Weet-Bix Tryathlon series and received an impressive turn out from participants and supporters.

Sporting heroes including former champion triathlete Hamish Carter, Iron woman Jo Lawn, triathlete Maddie Dillon, basketball player Kirk Penny and swimmers Melissa Ingram and Corney Swanepoel added star power to the event by cheering the kids on and handing out medals at the finish line.

The Sanitarium Weet-Bix Tryathlon holds the World Record for being the largest children’s Triathlon event in the world, and will travel to twelve cities and towns throughout New Zealand in 2011.

Over the past 19 years more than 200,000 New Zealand children have participated in the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Tryathlon, including sporting stars Debbie Tanner, Alison Shanks and Andrea Hewitt at the start of their careers.

Former Kristin student accepted for Guildhall School of Music and Drama Former Kristin School student, Elleanor Taylor has recently been accepted into the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, where she will be doing BA (Hons) Technical Theatre - Stage and Costume Management. There were only 15 places on offer for this year’s intake.

Elleanor, who is 19 years old and lives with her family in Albany, attended Kristin School through until 2009. She originally got into technical theatre through helping backstage in Kristin Productions at the age of 15. Since then she has worked in a professional environment such as working with Elleanor Taylor The Royal Russian Ballet Company’s Auckland tour of Swan Lake, and has just arrived back from the UK where she worked for a year at Dauntsey’s School Wiltshire, England, as a Drama GAP Tutor - directing, teaching and general theatre work.

Some of the Guildhall’s alumni include Orlando Bloom, Ewan McGregor, Dido and Bryn Terfel.

Thank you to everyone who sponsored Shelley Menalda in her challenge to complete her first Ironman. Not only did she complete it within the time she had set, but she also finished wearing a very big smile! Her blog after the Ironman read: “I did it! What a wonderful day. All of my supporters were fantastic as it rained all day. It certainly didn’t take the shine off my day. 14 hours, 14 minutes and 15 seconds and I loved it all. The hard training paid off and I’d do it all again. Thank you all for helping me achieve this goal. They say Ironman is an individual sport but I could not have done it without you.”

We are incredibly humbled to have had Shelley, using her personal challenge, to raise funds for North Shore Hospice in memory of her dear friend. She is well on her way to her $10,000 goal, having raised to date $7,098. If you would like to get more information on Shelley’s journey to the Ironman check out www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/ shelley. A huge thank you to Shelley and everyone who supported her amazing challenge.

Entertainment Books are now available from North Shore Hospice The 2011/2012 Entertainment Book is larger than ever, with many discounts where you receive 50% off, 25% off and 2-for-1 offers for travel, restaurants (many of which regularly feature in Channel), adventure activities, movies and hotels. It includes many North Shore restaurants and businesses. It also has great offers on activities to occupy the kids during school holidays….

Books are $65 each – but you will get your money back in no time at all. $13 from each book sold by North Shore Hospice is donated back to us to support our terminally ill patients and their families.

Books can be collected from Hospice (7 Shea Terrace, Takapuna), or our Takapuna shop in Parkway Arcade or online at www.nshospice.org.nz Don’t forget to spoil your Mum on Mother’s Day (Sunday 8th May) Our “Gifts for Good” campaign has some great ideas for your special Mum on Mother’s Day. These include locally made beautiful handmade soaps and body creams, or a beautiful bouquet of flowers, pamper packages, fudge or an Entertainment Book so she can spoil herself for an entire year. We have also created a special “Mother’s Day Package”. Go to www.nshospice.org.nz to see all our wonderful gift ideas.

All profits from Gifts for Good help us support terminally ill patients and their families in our community.

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110 get to know your BYO with Kellie Larson BYOs are often viewed as the “cheap” alternative, not a dining experience. I’d like to think this isn’t entirely true. BYOs on the North Shore are integral to the local restaurant scene that we love to rely on for great food and a friendly atmosphere. Relaxed, in a good way. Not lacking in flavour. Just delicious, enjoyable dining experiences in our local communities. But these BYOs aren’t always easy to find. Online searches produce very little for the North Shore, and personal references tend to only take you to someone’s local Thai restaurant. So I have placed it upon myself to seek out the best BYO experiences to add to my “black book” of restaurants.

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The deal of the century has been found on one of the side streets of Takapuna – and with such great flavour at such low prices – I am telling everyone about New Vietnam Cafe.

I am always looking for something different, so when New Vietnam, located at Shop 10 at 62 Hurstmere Road (in the alley way across from Narita’s), was recommended to me – I jumped at the opportunity to sample the cuisine.

The restaurant itself is a typical food court type atmosphere however big, round tables afford you the opportunity to feel like you are sitting at the family dinner table – even with large groups.

Upon arrival, we were offered our choice of seats in the restaurant and wine glasses were promptly brought for everyone. We were also offered tea for the table – a nice touch.

As it was a Friday night, and copious amounts of wine were perhaps going to be consumed, we ordered a variety of entrees to begin our feasting. Amongst our selection were Crispy Spring Rolls, Summer Rolls with Prawns and Chicken and Vietnamese-Style Deep Fried Tofu with Chilies. At less than $5 per order – we stuffed our faces with these Moorish morsels that were both deep-fried and fresh at the same time. Fantastic!

For mains, with a group of 5, we ordered quite a variety of dishes to share. The best dishes were the Lemon Grass Chicken on Vermicelli, Crispy Chicken

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Lemon Grass Chicken with Vermicelli – a large bowl of cold rice noodle vermicelli with a savoury dressing topped with pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, crushed peanuts and, of course, lemon grass marinated chicken.

Crispy Chicken with Preserved Bean Curd on rice – crispy, rich chicken that is incredibly moist served on a bed of rice. So finger-licking good that we could have probably eaten another plate or two.

Dry Fried Beef Noodles – the perfect plate of egg noodles and tender beef stir-fried with a slight glaze of sticky, rich sauce.

We were quite full after we finished our meal, so we passed on dessert; but I have had and would recommend the original bubble tea – a creamy, sweet black tea with tapioca pearls at the bottom of the glass.

New Vietnam has already become a staple in my weekly diet, and I encourage you to do the same. With incredibly friendly staff, most meals under $12 and tasty food, this BYO restaurant is a real find.

Kellie Larson is a local ‘foodie’ who lives in Takapuna. Email: kellie@channelmag.co.nz

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Caring for your car with Rob Bonnici of Car-fé 111 Rob Bonnici is the Car Guy. Rob lives, eats and breathes car cleaning products and services. Having a background in chemicals, car cleaning products and now owning a 7 day a week car cleaning and grooming centre, he is without a doubt the most passionate and the most knowledgeable car guy in New Zealand.

Rob, along with his wife Siobhan, owns Car’fe facing the motorway in Barry’s Point Road, Takapuna and can be seen most days attending to the many unique car cleaning issues with his valued clients.

Issues such as acid rain on windows, paintwork, odour in cars, stained seats, tired paintwork, faded trims and so on. Rob is going to provide an interesting monthly motor vehicle car care column for Channel Magazine. He is also very happy for you to contact him should you have a problem that you would like to address with your car. Email: Carfe.takapuna@xtra.co.nz or Phone 488-7000.

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Ozone is the second most powerful steralent in the world and its function is to destroy bacteria, viruses and odours.

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112 rEal estate: with Aaron Reid, Barfoot and Thompson, Takapuna

How to WIN that home Where has the year gone already? You may not have noticed that the first quarter of the year has just passed. If you are anything like me, you will be wondering where it went and what have you achieved so far. How are those New Year resolutions looking?

I am happy to admit that chocolate is my weakness and with Easter upon us, we all have an excuse for indulging this month. It is also common for major decisions to be made during such holidays. With that in mind, many people also use this time to look to buy and/or sell property.

Have you been out looking at many homes and finally found one you are willing buy? No doubt you have spent countless hours looking at publications, online looking at photos, narrowing the search, then attending open homes and/or private viewings. It can be a very arduous process.

So now you have found a home you like, how do you secure it? Obviously you want to get it at the best price possible and the seller wants to sell for as much as possible.

Some people love negotiating and others hate it.

Regardless of which side of the transaction you are on, the best possible deal is where both buyer and seller get what they want. Arriving at that point can be a lesson in frustration or even cause a complete breakdown in the relationship between the parties.

In real estate, many buyers will shop around, find the home they really like, and then, rather than make an offer based on the value of the home to them (taking into consideration comparable prices), they say, “How much less should we offer off the asking price?”

There is no magical percentage that should automatically be deducted from the listing price, regardless of what that price is. In fact, if a home is priced realistically, there may be little to no movement. And if the property is exactly what you have been looking for, the last thing you want is to lose out because of the negotiation process.

Here are a few tips to keep your negotiations on track: • Avoid starting negotiations with a very low offer. Doing this can slow the process and leave the seller feeling insulted, which may halt negotiations.

• Look at comparable sales in the area so that you have an understanding of what is a reasonable price to pay.

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• Consider whether the home meets your needs and desires. Arriving at a purchase price can be very personal to each buyer’s individual desires.

• Understand that negotiation is about compromise and ideally both sides win – not by a winner takes all stance but rather by each side getting their specific needs met through a compromise process.

• Jot down your priorities before the process begins so that you can keep focussed even when your emotions kick in.

Working with a salesperson you trust should help you find and secure the home you’ve been looking for. If you’ve found that home, now is a good time to call them and ask what similar properties are selling for and to get advice on the negotiation process.

Aaron works for Barfoot & Thompson Takapuna.

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During March we announced the soft closure of our five-star-rated The Pie Australasian Growth Fund started with approximately $3 million, and Australasian Growth Fund, the best-performing retail fund in 2009 and despite a slow start in 2008 due to the GFC, has grown steadily since through 2010. both performance and new investment money. The fund currently sits at just The fund will not be accepting any new money once it reaches its target under $20 million, and we expect the remaining allocation within the fund to be funds under management of $20 to $25 million. filled “relatively quickly.”

There were several reasons for restricting investment into the fund. Our Pie Funds has no immediate plans to launch a new product and will instead investment strategy is focused on a concentrated portfolio of hand-picked smaller companies, and we believe that in order to maintain our out-performance focus on consolidating this fund. Mr Taylor said a new offer may be considered later in 2011, but that will depend on client demand and also where the of other funds we need to restrict the size of the fund. investment team believes Pie Funds can deliver an advantage.

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Commercial real estate with Janet Marshall of Colliers North Shore 113

Increase in leasing activity on the Shore Colliers International is due to launch its Auckland Metropolitan Office report of which it monitors close to 1.7 million square metres of office space in the North Shore and metropolitan office market. The second half of 2010 saw an increase in leasing activity after a slow first half. This is continuing in 2011 with strong tenant demand and continuing interest.

On the North Shore, overall vacancy sits at 12.7% slightly up from 12.6% recorded in March last year. North Harbour has the highest vacancy level on the North Shore at 15.4% followed by Takapuna at 12.8% which was at 12.35% this time last year. A surge of activity over the last few months has resulted in almost 3000m² of office being leased in Takapuna and Northcote.

AFT Pharmaceuticals has relocated to the AC Nielsen Building in Hurstmere Road, Opus to Northcroft Street and MacMillan Publishers to The Warehouse Way, Northcote.

Takapuna has a variable building stock with minimal ‘A’ Grade commercial office space. Yet there is demand for higher quality office space and a willingness to pay for it.

With over 2500sqm of vacant retail in Takapuna we do need to consider how we can attract tenants to the area. Takapuna’s retail vacancy level has increased to 2.3% (though still down from 3.9% in June 2009). There has been a resurgence of the restaurant, bar and dinning sector with the emergence of the new Mac’s Brewbar on Hurstmere Road, Marvell Grill beneath Berkley Cinema, Sal’s Authentic New York Pizza (about to open on The Strand) and Bian Sushi located between Jam and Movenpick.

Auckland Council’s decisions to give Hurstmere Road a $2.3M facelift will assist greatly. The purpose of the proposed work is to refresh a number of streetscape elements, and to unify and to co-ordinate them. Takapuna prime retail rents remain stable and significantly lower than the other side of the bridge achieving between $450 - $700 psm compared to CBD rentals of between- $1500 psm - $3200 psm.

Colliers North Shore, based in Takapuna is pleased to be celebrating their tenth birthday. In addition they were awarded the Colliers International National Franchise Award for 2010. So plenty to celebrate and this month they will be sharing their successes with past and present clients at the recently refurbished Massimo in Takapuna. Thanks to all those who have supported the team - Happy Birthday Colliers North Shore.

Auckland Council’s decisions to give Hurstmere Road a $2.3M facelift will assist greatly. The purpose of the proposed work is to refresh a number of streetscape elements, and to unify and to co-ordinate them.

Janet Marshall of Colliers North Shore

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This expo will enable business owners to: · Develop strong networks with other local business owners · Grow their business profile and profits through effective and efficient relationships Limited number of stands are still available for exhibitors.

However if you miss out, the expo is free to attend so please make sure you visit and support the companies who are exhibiting.

RSVP for our After 5 networking event (admin@nhba.org.nz) which will be held after the doors have closed.

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8. The Ryder Cup. 9. Easter Island. 10. 500 parks, including some 90 sports fields, 117 playgrounds and more than 150 scenic bush reserves.

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• The epicentre of Albany City • Unbeatable exposure • Vacant possession • Retail premises (on two titles) • Approximately 267.2m²

Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Wednesday 30th march 2011 Maritime Square, Ground Floor 4 Viaduct Harbour Avenue Auckland, New Zealand

TENANCY DETAILS Tenant: GPK Net Rental $137,270pa + GST + OPEX Term of Lease Eight (8) years from 30th November 2007 Tenant: Oteha Cafe House Net Rental $42,000pa + GST + OPEX Term of Lease Six (6) years from 1st December 2010 Tenant: Video Tenant Net Rental $62,920pa + GST + OPEX Term of Lease Eight (8) years from 1st August 2010 Tenant: Professional Flower Servces Net Rental $36,245pa + GST + OPEX Term of Lease Eight (8) years from 2nd November 2007 Tenant: DDJ Tea Room Net Rental $54,770pa + GST + OPEX Term of Lease Six (6) years from 1st March 2010 Settlement date for the units will be on title issuement.

Whether you are an owner occupier or an investor, this property is an absolute must when looking at purchasing. The location alone makes this prime site one of the most desirable commercial buildings in Albany City.

The building could be used for either office or retail with customers having ample parking around the building.

www.bayleys.co.nz/374329 rosemary Wakeman m +64 21 225 4960 b +64 9 489 0813 rosemary.wakeman@bayleys.co.nz simon Aldridge m +64 21 689 155 b +64 9 489 0992 simon.aldridge@bayleys.co.nz

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www.bayleys.co.nz/373908

Standalone building with dual road access, secured yard with ample space for container drops along with 38 car parks. Ideally suited for marketing/ showroom/distribution/manufacturing businesses. Owner occupiers, investors, tenants and developers all must inspect.

In a popular Wairau Valley location, with good access to motorway interchange and major arterials.

ranjan unka m +64 21 711 755 b +64 9 489 0996 ranjan.unka@bayleys.co.nz

For Sale or Lease

by Deadline Private Treaty (unless sold or leased prior) 4pm, Thursday 31st March 2011 16 Northcroft Street, Takapuna.

Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Wednesday 30th march 2011 Maritime Square, Ground Floor 4 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland.

greg healey m +64 21 805 854 b +64 9 489 0988 greg.healey@bayleys.co.nz PROPERTY DETAILS Total building area approx. 1,479m² High stud warehouse approx. 910m² First floor offices approx. 227m² Ground floor showroom approx. 229m² Mezzanine floor area approx. 86m² Warehouse office approx. 27m² Total land area approx. 3,105m²

DEVEREUX HOWE-SMITH REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

• Fee simple standalone retail building • Outstanding main road location • Strong anchor tenant • Market rental of $80,000pa + GST + OPEX This quality investment is available for the first time in 20 years. With Hauraki Corner Pharmacy having recently signed a new four year lease with personal guarantees, this building is an attractive purchase for the astute investor.

The Hauraki Corner shopping precinct services a large catchment area. The property is part of a very healthy tenant mix with neighbours including New World, Hammer Hardware, Lone Star, Mad Butcher, Civic Video, amongst others, with plenty of free carparking. With the combination of a realistic vendor and outstanding product, this is a must buy!

Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Wednesday 30th march 2011 Maritime Square, Ground Floor 4 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland.

www.bayleys.co.nz/374330 simon Aldridge m +64 21 689 155 b +64 9 489 0992 simon.aldridge@bayleys.co.nz Claire rawkins m +64 21 892 928 b +64 9 489 0816 claire.rawkins@bayleys.co.nz PROPERTY DETAILS Hauraki Corner Pharmacy approx. 180m² Retail unit approx. 50m² Total area approx. 230m² TENANCY DETAILS Tenant: Hauraki Corner Pharmacy Retail Tenant Term of Lease Four (4) years Two (2) years Commencement Date 1st April 2010 1st April 2011 Review Date 1st April 2012 upon renewal Net Rental $64,000pa + GST + OPEX $16,000pa + GST + OPEX Retail Tenant is in negotiation at time of print

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Tax changes As always; seek professional advice.

We did…

A number of significant tax changes affecting commercial and industrial property investors will come into effect next month, including limitations on the ability to claim deprecation allowances and offset losses from a property against other taxable income.

While tax depreciation allowances on most building structures will end on April 1, depreciation can still be claimed on a wide range of commercial and industrial building fitout assets, however.

When announcing the removal of tax depreciation allowances on buildings in last year’s Budget, the government indicated that a review of commercial property fit out assets would be undertaken to clarify whether these would also lose depreciation allowances from the 2011/12 income year. A similar review on residential building fit out had already signaled the withdrawal of depreciation allowances for many asset categories that are also within commercial buildings.

However, after strong representations by the property sector through the Property Council of New Zealand, KPMG, Bayleys Valuations and other parties, legislation was passed late last year maintaining depreciation allowances on building services assets such as lifts, air conditioning systems, plumbing and electrical reticulation in commercial buildings.

Fit-out deprecation will be able to continue to be claimed on a wide range of commercial property which in addition to office, retail and industrial buildings will include hospitals and other convalescent complexes, hotels, motels and other types of guest accommodation including serviced apartments and camping grounds.

“The legislation recognises the practical reality that items of fitout in commercial, retail and industrial buildings suffer enormous wear and tear compared to residential property,” says John Freeman, a depreciation specialist and a director of valuation and advisory services for Bayleys Valuations.

However, he says a disappointing aspect of the legislation relates to the splitting of tax book value for commercial property owners who have never commissioned a detailed valuation spilt between structure and fitout before.

Such owners can now take 15% of the adjusted or current tax book value of their properties, call it fitout and depreciate it at a rate of 2% per annum.

“The 15% fitout allocation seems extremely miserly,” says Freeman. “Bayleys Valuations Ltd has just finished analysing one of the biggest commercial property sales of 2010. It is evident that the purchaser’s loss of structure depreciation has been offset significantly by correctly segregating the fitout component now and not accepting the 15% Government allowance. The level of fitout in this particular case was around 29% of the building’s purchase cost and that sum will be depreciating at about 9.4% per annum from now onwards.”

An analysis of seven other fitout depreciation segregation valuations undertaken by Bayleys Valuations shows that that from 24% (for a warehouse), to 55% (for a hotel) of the total depreciation allowances claimed from a combination of building and fitout allowances were for fitout. In general terms, the fitout depreciation achieved annually from purchase date onwards for these buildings is between 9% and 12%, so again the Government’s 2% annual allowance seems stingy, says Freeman “These valuations show that even though structure depreciation goes in April, overall loss of depreciation allowances will not be as big as many investors first feared if a comprehensive fitout allocation is undertaken.”

Freeman says property owners should consider getting an allocation of cost between buildings and the fitout components that they own undertaken before April 1, where one is not already in place. For all new property purchases, assets should be correctly segregated at the date of acquisition.

“As we head into a new tax environment, the depreciation rules more than ever now demand commercial property owners correctly segregate assets by tax category to maximise their after-tax returns. Building fitout assets wear out and are regularly replaced for several reasons so claiming your full tax depreciation

entitlement on such assets is also sound business practice.”

In another significant tax change affecting property investors from April 1, the government has moved to limit the ability to offset tax losses from a property Daryl Devereux against other income.

Writing in Bayleys’ latest Total Property magazine, PwC partner Mark Russell says it has become common to invest in property through qualifying companies and in particular Loss Attributing Qualifying Companies (LAQCs) because of the limited liability they provide as well as the ability to offset tax losses.

“When the top personal marginal tax rate became much higher than the company tax rate in 2000, another benefit emerged - when losses arose they were used by shareholders against other income at their marginal tax rate.

However, any profits that arose were taxed at the lower company tax rate.”

However, this tax rate inequality has been addressed and LAQCs will no longer be able to pass losses to their shareholders from April 2011, rendering them largely ineffective where they own property that is producing negative returns, says Russell.

At the same time as removing loss attribution for LAQCs, a new tax entity is being introduced called a “Look Through Company” (LTC). An LTC is taxed as if it were a partnership. That means both tax losses and profits flow through to the owners/shareholders and are taxed at their marginal tax rates.

Like QCs, there are criteria to become a LTC. These include having five or fewer “counted owners”. The owners can be either individuals or trusts and there are aggregation rules for relatives and specific rules for trustees and beneficiaries of trusts. All shareholders must also elect to apply the LTC rules.

The losses a shareholder in an LTC can use are limited to the shareholder’s investment in the company (including equity contributed, loans made to the LTC and debt guaranteed by the shareholder). A shareholder can carry forward losses they are unable to utilise to future years to offset against income, but from the LTC only, says Russell. “With careful planning, this limitation should not prevent investors from claiming ongoing tax losses arising from operating a property investment.”

Russell says property investors can elect to transform a QC into a LTC, partnership, limited partnership or sole trader for the 2011/12 or 2012/13 tax years (which must be done in the first six months of each of those years) and no tax issues will arise. After this date, the transition is treated as a deemed disposal of the assets of the QC, and there may be a tax liability on the recovery of depreciation claimed.

“If a property owning LAQC isn’t negatively geared and shareholders are on the top marginal tax rate of 33 cents it may, on the face of it, make sense to maintain the status quo,” says Russell. “However, that needs to be balanced against the potential risk of losses from, for example, the departure of a tenant.

“An investor with a property that is producing tax losses will most likely benefit from electing for their LAQC to become a LTC within the transition period.

Given this is limited, investors with qualifying companies should review their positions to determine the most appropriate structure going forward.”

A Bayelys Licensee will always recommend you seek professional advice in the area’s as discussed above.

Daryl Devereux is Director, Sales & Leasing of Bayley’s Commercial North Shore (Devereux Howe-Smith Realty Limited).

Daryl.Devereux@bayleys.co.nz

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A rare opportunity at

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26 & 26A Oxford Terrace, Devonport In Channel Magazine we love uncovering hidden gems. Positive stories about all the good things that make our little slice of paradise so special.

One such place is Cheltenham Beach. This month we uncover two hidden gems that are available for sale through local real estate dynamos Diana Murray and Anne Iremonger of Harcourts Devonport. 26 and 26A Oxford Terrace. Previously these properties have been marketed as only a combined sale but they are now available separately by Auction on May 1st (if not sold prior).

The property has been in the same family since 1965. Agents Diana and Anne have a copy of the advert that ran in the NZ Herald on 18th March 1965 (46 years ago) that attracted the family to make the move to Cheltenham. The headline reads “Cheltenham Beach Foreshore, American Style Home – Plus Extra Section” and the proposition remains the same 46 years later. The home has changed very little, but the position is stunning. Right smack bang in the middle of Cheltenham Beach.

The driveway to 26 Oxford Terrace is just one along from popular Balmain Reserve. The land and house is hidden from the road. Once down the 50 metre driveway you discover the extra section that

the 1965 advert referred to. Almost 1000 square metres of flat land with beachfront access and views. It is very rare in Devonport for a total vacant residential building site of this size to become available, especially with access to Cheltenham Beach.

Continue on down the driveway and you reach the “American Style Home”. When it was built – by Flight Lieutenant G.R. Canavan in 1941 it was ahead of its time. In fact it was the subject of a four page feature in NZ Home & Building Magazine in the spring of 1943, a couple of years after it was built. In that feature Flight Lieutenant G.R. Canavan had this to say about his new home. “We felt we would be far happier in a 200 pound home on a 1000 pound section than a 1000 pound home on a 200 pound section, as, whereas the house can be subsequently modified, improved and enlarged, the section, its aspect and view, can never be altered and enhanced.”

Even today, almost 70 years on, this statement is more appropriate than ever. The position is simply one of the best in New Zealand, while the home, which is very much in its original state, is ripe for attention.

The main beachfront property is 1012 square metres in size with a 29 metres wide beach frontage. The commanding stucco clad Art Deco style home is three levels with virtually all the rooms featuring

Harcourts agents Diana Murray & Anne Iremonger (above) are keen to emphasise the size of the land and fantastic position of the Oxford Terrace property.

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We felt we would be far happier in a 200 pound home on a 1000 pound section than a 1000 pound home on a 200 pound section.

Flight Lieutenant G.R. Canavan - NZ Home & Building Magazine 1943.

oversized windows with water and Rangitoto views. The open plan lounge and dining area on the first level and the master bedroom on the top level have sensational views. There are four bedrooms (all on the top level), a bathroom on the top level, separate lounge and dining, kitchen, laundry and a second standalone toilet. The ground level includes a garage and an additional living room.

“It will be important that any interested buyers investigate their options quickly and understand the council regulations,” says Harcourts’ Diana Murray.

“There remains a possibility that a single buyer will purchase both sites, but a whole range of options have now opened up with them now being available separately. We recommend any prospective purchasers undertake their own enquiries with council about the development opportunities. Whatever the outcome it would be great if the original home could be restored as it has been a very recognisable part of Cheltenham Beach for a long time.”

For more information, and to inspect by appointment, contact Diana Murray and Anne Iremonger of Harcourts Devonport.

THE FACTS Land is in 2 Freehold Titles Land size of beachfront property is 1012 square metres (CV $4,200,000) Land size of sections with beach access is 997 square metres (CV $1,575,000) Total size 2009 square metres (more or less)

Built by Flight Lieutenant G.R.

Canavan in 1941.

For sale by AUCTION

26 & 26A Oxford Terrace, Devonport Viewings: As advertised or by appointment.

Auction: On site, 2pm Sunday May 1st, 2011.

View property online: www.harcourts.co.nz/DP3757 www.harcourts.co.nz/DP3755 For further information contact: Diana Murray (021-911-522 or 446-2115) Email: diana.murray@harcourts.co.nz Anne Iremonger (021-443-959 or 446-2117) Email: anne.iremonger@harcourts.co.nz

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A messAge from NAdjA...

When I made the decision in 1999 to change my career and join the Real Estate profession, it was after considerable thought and soul searching. I had been very successful in my previous careers, which included management, marketing, and negotiating. My passion for property and my desire to contribute, led me to look into what I thought was a very poorly serviced industry.

As a vendor myself I found it increasingly difficult to obtain someone’s honesty, attention to detail, sensitivity to the project and most of all the skill to actually sell my property. It is so simple to sign an agency agreement but not so easy to sell that property, in the true sense of the word, for an excellent price.

I believed I could make a difference utilising my skills and simply treating people with respect and understanding.

Over the past few years, I have been fortunate enough to represent some wonderful people in both the capacity of vendor and purchaser. I have stood at the front of some beautiful homes and have been proud to say that I have been the chosen agent. I have obtained record sales in several areas and reached very high levels within my chosen company. I have achieved for my Vendors their dream price, and been able to obtain for purchasers, their ideal home.

I wanted a job where it was up to me to make things happen, where if you were prepared to go the extra mile you could make a real difference.

I can’t imagine working in any other industry. I’m very lucky that my partner and son understand that what I’m doing is a career and not a nine to five job.

Nadja has sold our last three houses, and in every case has sold for a price which exceeded our expectations. Nadja has an intimate knowledge of coastal East Coast Bays, and her extensive experience in the changeable housing market has proved invaluable... As long as we are living in an area in which Nadja operates, we would never consider using any other agent to sell our property. She is just so very good at her job – an honest and straight-talking person who really knows her business – What more could you wish for?

I was fortunate enough to have a friend recommend Nadja. I was not disappointed.

Nadja’s honesty, passion and professionalism shone through from the first meeting.

Her commitment to me and the marketing of my property provided me with reassurance and confidence; this was reinforced by regular contact from Karen, her PA which was just further testament to Nadja’s dedication to her clients. The result being my property sold within four days and the price achieved exceeded my expectations.

– Lindsay Allinson & Justin Graham

– Warren Latchford

Embrace the lifestyle - Montrose Villa’s Progress report - the Montrose Villa’s are now well under construction.

Discerning buyers have registered their interest already. If you are wishing to maximise your leisure time, adore quality, appreciate luxury living, love the beach lifestyle and enjoy village living in a private enclave – look no further. We are well ahead of schedule and aim toward completion early December.

To register your interest, please email me on n.court@barfoot.co.nz or call me (Nadja Court) on 021 777 690 anytime.

Plans, onsite meeting, models and specifications all available on request.

125 Kowhai Road

94 Castor Bay Road

A rare combination of position, privacy, expensive modern living, warm northerly aspect and a full 1153m2 section. Set quietly off the road in the very heart of Mairangi Bay this four bedroom home offers the very best of design, building detail and family living. Prepare to be impressed perfectly positioned for all day sunshine, fabulous indoor-outdoor living, large open plan kitchen with formal and informal dining - this home offers every family exceptional space and flexibility.

Three living areas, office, spa, conservatory and landscaped gardens complete the picture. This home reflects excellent value in a superb location - Will Be Sold!!

Character cedar weatherboard family home on a magnificent 1363m2 section in the heart of Castor Bay. So very private – sundrenched, immaculately presented, warm and welcoming with three/four bedrooms, or large rumpus, two bathrooms and fabulous flow out to expansive decks. So many options:

For Sale: By Negotiation, Viewing by appt or at open homes, ref: 450595

For Sale: By Negotiation, viewing by appt or at open homes, ref: 451582

28 Hythe Terrace

50A Gulf View Road

Set peacefully off the road it’s very quiet, well positioned for all day sunshine. Open plan family kitchen, formal and informal living – all of which spills out to the decks and gardens. The layout is superb for families - four generous bedrooms on the same level, master with ensuite and two living areas to accommodate teenagers or younger children. Come discover... an affordable family property and embrace this wonderful coastal opportunity. LIM available.

A magnificent 330m2 family residence that offers unparalleled coastal living in a very sought after location. Lightfilled, sunny, warm and with fabulous sea views. All living areas embrace the views, the open plan kitchen works superbly and flows seamlessly to living spaces and outdoors.

Ample room to accommodate a large family with four generous bedrooms, two living areas and office – even room for the boat! - JUST PERFECT!

Auction: 7 April 10am Fairway Lodge Takapuna, viewing by appt or at open homes, ref: 451606

For Sale: By Negotiation, Viewing by appt or at open homes, ref: 450586

• Possible subdivision potential (2B zoning) • Concept Plans available for extensions • OR – move in and enjoy the tranquillity of this gorgeous property - embrace the life!!

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Tranquility, Views and right in the middle of Milford - 101A East Coast Road, Milford The address of 101A East Coast Road is a bit misleading for this superb property being marketed by Nadja Court of Barfoot & Thompson Mairangi Bay. When I journeyed to the property I was expecting a townhouse on the main road. What I discovered was something quite the opposite. A secluded hideaway, 100 metres off the main road with some of the most sensational views on the North Shore.

This property has been the private and much-loved haven of John and Gillian Fairhurst for the past 17 years. John (pictured above left) has recently retired as CEO of YMCA Auckland and the two fitness fanatics are off to spend their retirement at their beach property at Omaha.

While the house and views are very special John says it is the native bush t John Fairhurs that forms part of the section that he especially loves.

“It really is like having a bit of the Waitakere’s right in the middle of Milford,” says John. “We are far enough away from the road that we get no road noise at all so we can just enjoy the tranquil setting, the views and the sounds of the Tui’s and Rosella birds.”

The actual house is very special as well. In fact it was the NZ Master Builders Home of the Year shortly after being built in 1993.

It is brick and cedar and has been meticulously maintained by the Fairhurst’s.

The cedar has been stained four times in the time they have owned it so is very much like new.

The driveway has loads of room for extra cars, or boat, and feeds into a spacious double garage that is also home to the fully equipped laundry. In through the front entrance there is an office on the left and a bedroom on the right which is used as a music room. Up a very small flight of stairs and you are in the main living and dining area which has panoramic views of all of Rangitoto Island and right up to Rakino. There is a large deck to take advantage of the views which feeds off the dining area, lounge and top level master bedroom. The Fairhurst’s have spent many hours entertaining on the deck. A feature of the living area is

lovely polished matai floors. The rest of the home is fully carpeted.

The spacious kitchen includes one of John’s favourite spots in the house. He calls it their ‘cosy corner’, which is a breakfast table with built in seating. “While the main dining area is great we have had many a night where we have ended up in our cosy corner in the kitchen looking out to the southern views of the Sky Tower,” says John.

A real feature of the home is how functional it is for a family. The master bedroom – complete with recently renovated and tiled ensuite – is just a few small steps above the main living area but still quite separate from the rest of the house. It also shares the magnificent views and has direct access to the main deck. On the ground floor is a further two bedrooms (there are four in all), a bathroom, stand-alone toilet and a second living area with a ranch-slider to the fully fenced north facing back yard which features the native bush.

“If we were staying in the city we wouldn’t be selling that’s for sure,” adds John Fairhurst. “This location is so easy and central with most of what you need like the beaches, the shopping areas, the motorways only a few minutes away. But we have decided to retire to Omaha so there is an opportunity for others to get as much enjoyment from this home as we have over the last 17 years.”

For Sale by Negotiation

101A East Coast Road, Milford Open Homes: Phone for viewing times.

View property online: www.barfoot.co.nz/451701 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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Breathtaking Cliff Top - Stanley Point

25A Stanley Point Road, Devonport There is no mistaking that this Stanley Point cliff top residence was originally an architects home. The three-level contemporary modern home has been designed to maximise the advantages offered by the breathtaking cliff top location. It is a grandstand to the Waitemata Harbour with views over to the museum and the city.

When asked about what she loves about the home the present owner says that she never tires of the view as it is always changing, with boats and ferries coming and going and dolphins often frolicking in the channel. She also likes the fact that it is a modern home with clean straight lines that’s very easy to look after.

25A Stanley Point Road is nestled down a long concrete driveway that feeds two cliff top residences. The top floor is the spacious two car garage and guest bedroom, complete with ensuite and water views. A stairway takes you down to the other two floors. The main entrance is through secure gates and down an easy stairway to the right of the garage to the middle floor.

Once through the main entrance you get a real feel for the style of the architecture. There is a strong use of exposed masonry blocks, and polished concrete floors mixed with aluminium and timber joinery.

This middle floor is home to three of the four bedrooms and the main standalone bathroom. On the left as you enter the main entrance is a bedroom that once doubled as the original architects office. This is a very large room that also has its own external entrance, toilet and room to include a shower to complete the ensuite. The master bedroom, with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe enjoys panoramic views of the Waitemata Harbour. Bi-fold windows open up to the very special water view.

All the living is on the ground floor of the home – and it’s sensational.

The main living area with lounge and dining is open plan to involve the large contemporary designer kitchen in this area. A feature is the floor to ceiling joinery

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which maximises the fabulous position and the views. Large bi-fold doors open out to the cliff top section. There is also an open fire which would make this a very warm and comfortable home even in the cold of the winter.

A private courtyard feeds off the living area. The section beyond the house remains very much undeveloped leaving room for new owners to landscape and stamp their mark of the property.

Prospective purchasers will love the kitchen. It is the centre piece of the living area and includes all the features that would be expected in a home of this quality.

The spacious butler’s pantry will be a real selling point. A stand-alone laundry is adjacent to the kitchen.

In behind the kitchen and living area is the family room. A stand-out in this large space is a built-in bookcase that takes up most of one wall.

“This is a very affordable cliff top home in one of the best addresses on the North Shore,” says Pam Riley of Barfoot & Thompson Takapuna who is marketing the house (by tender) along with her colleague Aaron Reid. “It will attract those with flair and taste and will have wide appeal as it ticks all the boxes.”

For Sale by TENDER (Closing April 18th, 2011)

25A Stanley Point Road, Devonport Land area 818 square metres, CV $1,700,000 Open Homes: Phone for viewing times.

View property online: www.barfoot.co.nz/452172 For further information contact: Barfoot & Thompson, Takapuna.

Pam Riley, M: 021 949 401, E: p.riley@barfoot.co.nz Aaron Reid, M: 021 119 1926, E: a.reid@barfoot.co.nz

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INDULDGE YOURSELF IN THE ULTIMATE LOCATION...

Flat One www.bayleys.co.nz/101586299 81 Stanley Point Road is a superb 1133sqm cliff-top site with riparian rights and two beautifully renovated units. Built of tried and true concrete block and vertical cedar each unit has its own exclusive land area and spectacular views. You have a choice of two bedrooms, drive to the door on the ground level opening to the garden or three bedrooms over two levels with a sunny, private garden and big deck overlooking the harbour. Perfectly suited to professionals, retirees or as a lock-up and leave they are for sale separately or could be secured as one lot with consented plans for two new spectacular and spacious units. However the current properties are compact, contemporary and affordable.

‌ A CHOICE OF TWO SOLIDLY BUILT EASY CARE WATERFRONT HOMES

Flat Two www.bayleys.co.nz/101587637

Victoria Bidwell

Top Bayleys Agent on the North Shore every year since 2006 021 947 080 or 09 489 0975 victoriab@bayleysnorths

www.victoriabidwell.bayleys.co.nz.

Each townhouse is to be sold individually or both as one lot by public auction 2pm Wed 13th April 2011 4 Viaduct Harbour Ave, Auckland

Stanaway Real Estate Limited Bayleys North Shore, Licensed under the REA Act 2008