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issue 10

North Shore’s monthly Magazine for news, views, events and people.

Accelerating success.

FOR LEASE

1 Janet Marshall 09 488 4777 janet.marshall@colliers.com Nick Recordon 09 488 4777 nick.recordon@colliers.com www.colliers.co.nz/5184 FOR LEASE Level 1, 322 Rosedale Road, North Harbour

HIGH PROFILE - LOW RENT

• 394m² professional offices

he very competitive rental rates from this motivated Landlord. Excellent signage potential.

Generous number of car parks.

• • 14 FREE car parks

Shore Commercial Realty Ltd, Colliers International, REAA 2008 Level 1, 129 Hurstmere Road Takapuna NZ

The contents of this document do not form any part of a contract. Whilst all care has been taken in the preparation, no responsibility is accepted for the accuracy of the whole or any part and interested persons are advised to make their own enquiries and satisfy themselves in all respects. Shore Commercial Realty Limited MREINZ

AUCTION

1 Josh Coburn 09 488 4777 josh.coburn@colliers.com

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Andrew Hiskens 09 488 4777 andrew.hiskens@colliers.com 100 Rosedale Road, North Harbour www.colliers.co.nz/14284 AUCTION Wednesday 11am, 8 June 2011, unless sold prior by Private Treaty

PROVEN TENANT - 10 YEAR LEASE This exquisite Early Childcare Centre is up for Auction, offering investors secure income, a long lease to a tenant with a proven track record and all in a brand new building. Take a cue from the 125 parents who drop their most valuable assets here daily and arrange an inspection today. This is a maturing investment class, with huge upside. If you have never considered an asset like childcare before, we would love to demonstrate the upside available to you.

• Returning approximately $343,000 p.a. + GST + Outgoings • Licenced for 125 children • 10 year lease plus 2 of 5 years R.O.R • Spacious grounds overlooking reserve • Personal guarantees

The contents of this document do not form any part of a contract. Whilst all care has been taken in the preparation, no responsibility is accepted for the accuracy of the whole or any part and interested persons are advised to make their own enquiries and satisfy themselves in all respects. Shore Commercial Realty Limited MREINZ

Shore Commercial Realty Ltd, Colliers International, REAA 2008 Level 1, 129 Hurstmere Road Takapuna NZ

New Arrival: Otto Woo Takapuna

You’ll love Otto Woo Award winning Gourmet Noodle Bar opens in Takapuna

For those who live on the Shore and have been captured by the fabulous gourmet Asian cuisine of Otto Woo then we have some good news. You don’t need to go over the bridge any more to get it. For those who have never discovered Otto Woo but love healthy, nutritious and delicious Asian cuisine also good news. An Otto Woo Gourmet Noodle Bar is now open in Takapuna.

The writer discovered Otto Woo only a few weeks after the original Otto Woo was established in Ponsonby over a decade ago. It became a regular spot to have a quick dine-in meal or to get healthy and nutritious take-out food.

Since that time Otto Woo outlets have also opened in Newmarket, Mission Bay and now Takapuna, under The Sentinel Apartments on the Huron Street side.

The Otto Woo brand stands for healthy, fresh and funky food.

Otto Woo provides western style modern Asian cuisine, with a strong Japanese and Thai-Malaysian influence. Each meal contains loads of daily fresh vegetables, high quality sauce, herbs and other ingredients. So it is tasty as well as healthy. No pre-cooked or processed meat is used, MSG is never added. Everything is prepared fresh by skilled Otto Woo chefs.

Since opening, Otto Woo has won many best noodle bar and best gourmet takeout awards. It was the first of the New York style noodle bars to open in New Zealand and has constantly stayed ahead of others due to its high quality healthy and nutritious food. It just can’t be beaten.

There are no less than 30 options to choose from at Otto Woo. These are just 10 examples to tempt you from the menu...

• Chicken Bok Choy with Herbs, fresh squeezed lemon juice & home made sweet chili sauce, served on steamed egg noodles.

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

• Green Curry Chicken with bamboo shoots and market fresh vegetables, served on rice. gluten free choice available.

• Beef and greens, bound in Almond and Ginger with Stir-Fried Noodles.

• Spiced Pork with egg, mixed greens, stir-fried Udon noodles. Medium spicy.

• Pad thai prawn, king prawn cutlets, egg, tofu, bean spouts stir-fried with rice noodles, a touch of spicy.

• Satay vegetable on steamed egg noodles with peanut and crispy noodles on top.

• Galanga beef soup, popular thai rice noodle soup, with thin sliced beef, tofu and vegetable (gluten free).

• Woo Mee Goreng stir-fried with chicken, egg, seasonal vegetables, egg noodles, mild spicy with a touch of curry.

• Chilli beef (or chicken), with mixed vege (including mushroom), sesame and mirin on noodles.

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Word to the mother

AWARD-WINNING GOURMET NOODLE BAR

opening NewTakapuna Store Celebrating

Healthy meals don’t have to be boring - the perfect balance of great taste and nutrition is here at Otto Woo Otto Woo provides western style, modern Asian cuisine, with strong Japanese and Thai influences Each meal contains loads of fresh vegetables infused with high quality sauces, herbs and other ingredients

A popular choice for corporate lunches, client meetings, film shooting, catering.

TAKEOUT DINE IN DELIVERY OPEN 7 DAYS

Order Online: www.ottowoo.com Takapuna 3 Northcroft Street Sentinel Building (Huron Street end). Ph: 489 8001

Also at pOnSOnBY 47 Ponsonby Road nEWMaRkET Cnr Remuera Road & Nuffield Sreet MISSIOn BaY Cnr Tamaki Drive & Patterson Ave

opening

Celebrating

Most meals have vegetarian option and kids meal version. Also Otto Woo Provides a good selection of gluten-free meals, gourmet entrees, desserts as well.

The team at Otto Woo in Takapuna have a grand opening offer which is available through until May 31st (offer applies to Takapuna store only). If you buy one meal then you will get the second meal (of equal value) at half price. But be prepared North Shore lovers of healthy, nutritious and delicious Asian cuisine. Once you’ve tried it, you will be hooked. But hey – it’s healthy!

Otto Woo, Sentinel Building (Huron Street end), Takapuna. Telephone 489 8001 or visit www.otto-woo.com.

NewTakapuna Store buy 1 meal and get the 2nd meal

½ price

*when another meal of equal or greater value is purchased

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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

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Takapuna Market, 6am-Noon Car Boot Sale, Takapuna Primary School Carpark, 8am-11am Devonport Farmers Market, 9am-1pm Devonport Craft Market, Devonport Community House 10am-3pm Cinderella, Bruce Mason Centre, 10am & 12pm Wood Sculpture Live 2011, Outdoor Exhibition, Lake House Arts Centre Gardens Intrepid Music Project, Alex Taylor & Friends.

Depot Art Space, Devonport, 5-6.30pm Lake Pupuke Challenge Fishing Competition Weigh-in at Sylvan Park Reserve, Starts 7am-3.30pm Mayday Mayday Sale Sale Devonport Yacht Club, 9am-3pm

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Mothers’s Day Takapuna Market, 6am-Noon Devonport Farmers Market Devonport Wharf, 9am-1pm

ASO Free Family Concert - Up, Up & Away Bruce Mason Centre, 2.30pm

Monday School Term 2 Begins Morning Melodies Royal New Zealand Navy Band Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

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Wood Sculpture Live 2011 Outdoor Exhibition Lake House Arts Centre Gardens

TuesDAY Dirty Dusting Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm Wood Sculpture Live 2011 Outdoor Exhibition Lake House Arts Centre Gardens

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WednesDAY 4

Capital E Presents Songs of the Sea Bruce Mason Centre 10.30am & 12pm

Wood Sculpture Live 2011 Outdoor Exhibition Lake House Arts Centre Gardens Ladies Night 2-Raging On The Rose Theatre, Belmont 4th-7th May, 8pm Massey University 2011 Professorial Lecture Series, Professor Graeme Wake, Massey University Albany Campus 7-8.30pm

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Wood Sculpture Live 2011 Outdoor Exhibition Lake House Arts Centre Gardens Danny Bhoy Bruce Mason Centre, 8.30pm

Wood Sculpture Live 2011 Outdoor Exhibition Lake House Arts Centre Gardens

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Gavin Puts Things Straight The Pumphouse, 7.30pm

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Wood Sculpture Live 2011 Outdoor Exhibition Lake House Arts Centre Gardens The Umbilical Brothers Bruce Mason Centre 11th-14th May, 8pm

Wood Sculpture Live 2011 Outdoor Exhibition Lake House Arts Centre Gardens

Gavin Puts Things Straight The Pumphouse, 7.30pm

Ladies Night 2-Raging On The Rose Theatre, Belmont, 2pm-FINAL Gavin Puts Things Straight The Pumphouse, 4pm

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

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Wood Sculpture Live 2011 Outdoor Exhibition Lake House Arts Centre Gardens

Beginning of Hospice Appeal Week Wood Sculpture Live 2011 Outdoor Exhibition Lake House Arts Centre Gardens - FINAL

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Auckland Vintage Jazz Society Plays New Orleans Jazz Live Takapuna Boating Club Hall, Bayswater, 7.30-10pm

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

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Completely Hollywood Bruce Mason Centre, 2pm

Danny Bhoy Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm

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Crazy Ladies The Rose Centre, Belmont, 8pm

Crazy Ladies The Rose Centre, Belmont 8pm

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Crazy Ladies The Rose Centre, Belmont 8pm

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A Jazz Gala Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm

Crazy Ladies The Rose Centre, Belmont, 2pm

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Operatunity Presents Rock Around the 50’s Windsor Park Baptist Church, 11am

North Shore Fresh Water Championship Lake Pupuke, 10am

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

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Comedy Convoy Rides Again Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm 2011 Run Auckland Series-Race 4 Onepoto Domain, Northcote, 9-11.45am

Morning Melodies The Band of the Royal Regiment of NZ Bruce Mason Centre Kevin Bloody Wilson Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm

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Massey University 2011 Innovation Lecture Series Professor Sir Paul Callaghan Massey University Albany Campus 6-8pm

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Massey University 2011 Professorial Lecture Series Professor Jim Arrowsmith Massey University Albany Campus 7-8.30pm

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ThursDAY

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Capital E Presents Songs of the Sea Bruce Mason Centre 10.30am & 12pm Wood Sculpture Live 2011 Outdoor Exhibition Lake House Arts Centre Gardens

Ladies Night 2-Raging On (6th & 7th) The Rose Theatre, Belmont, 8pm

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Make it MasSimo... for breakfast, lunch & dinNer!

Ladies Night 2-Raging On The Rose Theatre, Belmont, 8pm-FINAL

Proof (6th & 7th) TheatreWorks, Birkenhead, 8pm

Proof TheatreWorks, Birkenhead, 8pm

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Belmont Market, St. Margaret’s Presbyterian Church Hall, 8am-12pm

Stanley Bay School Gigantic Garage Sale 15 Russell St, Devonport, 8am-2pm

Gavin Puts Things Straight (6th & 7th) The Pumphouse, 7.30pm

Gavin Puts Things Straight The Pumphouse, 7.30pm

Saturday Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm

Wood Sculpture Live 2011, Outdoor Exhibition Lake House Arts Centre Gardens

Annie Crummer Masonic Tavern, 7-11.30pm

Ladies Night 2-Raging On The Rose Theatre, Belmont, 8pm

Wood Sculpture Live 2011 Outdoor Exhibition Lake House Arts Centre Gardens

Friday Wood Sculpture Live 2011 Outdoor Exhibition Lake House Arts Centre Gardens

Lovers Walk: A Poetic Journey in 8 Scenes Main Gallery, Depot Artspace 8pm James King, Opening, Main Gallery, Depot Artspace 7th-19th May, 3-4.30pm

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The Umbilical Brothers Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm

Wood Sculpture Live 2011 Outdoor Exhibition Lake House Arts Centre Gardens The Umbilical Brothers Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm

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Gavin Puts Things Straight The Pumphouse, 7.30pm

Gavin Puts Things Straight The Pumphouse, 7.30pm

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm Wood Sculpture Live 2011 Outdoor Exhibition Lake House Arts Centre Gardens

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The Umbilical Brothers Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm-FINAL Gavin Puts Things Straight The Pumphouse, 7.30pm-FINAL

We roast our own Beans Crazy Ladies The Rose Centre, Belmont 19th – 28th May, 8pm

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Crazy Ladies The Rose Centre, Belmont, 8pm

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Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm Completely Hollywood Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm

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Crazy Ladies The Rose Centre, Belmont, 8pm North Shore Fresh Water Championship Lake Pupuke, 10am Mark Russell: From Auckland to India and Back Opening, Main Gallery, Depot Artspace 21st May-2nd June, 3-4.30pm Crazy Ladies The Rose Centre, Belmont 8pm

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The Pink Floyd Experience Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm Crazy Ladies The Rose Centre, Belmont 8pm

Basketball NZ Under 17 National Championship Tournament North Shore Events Centre, 9am

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Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm An Evening with Marc Lottering Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm

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Your function venue in the heart of Takapuna

Crazy Ladies The Rose Centre, Belmont 8pm-FINAL

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Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm Belmont Market, St. Margaret’s Presbyterian Church Hall, 8am-12pm

Cold BeEr on tap

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Great for Corporate Events, MeEtings, StafF parties etc.

Man and Gentleman The Rose Centre, Belmont, 7pm BBNZ Under 17 National Championship Tournament North Shore Events Centre, 9am

1/3 The Strand, Takapuna Phone 09 486 5550 info@caffemassimo.co.nz

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Colliers North Shore 10 Year Celebration Andrew Hiskens and his Colliers North Shore team celebrated 10 years of business on the North Shore with a party at the fabulous Massimo Takapuna on Thursday March 31st. It was also a chance for Andrew, the team and their customers to celebrate Colliers winning Franchise of the Year for 2010 at the recent Colliers International awards.

Raelene Cannen and Kham Phomsouvanh.

Nick Recordon, Mark Parlane, Brad Visser, Joel Buckingham, Matt Birkhead.

Bruce Gallie, Margaret Gowans, Tony Gowans.

Taryn Bax, Peter Peeters.

Alistair Sutherland, Alan McMahon.

Charlie Oscroft, Grant Lloyd, Greg Goldfinch.

Stephanie Handley, Gary Handley, Bob Jago.

Jimmy O’Brien, Ken Noble, Mike Ryan.

Lee Sowry, Nicole Joyce, Sandy Lyttle.

Brad Visser, Graham and Kathryn Collie.

Alister Wishart, Rod Bray, John Dunn.

Janet Marshell, Brent and Yvonne McCarty.

Martin Brockwell, Kelvin Hartwell, Richard Burton.

Peter White, Kham Phomsouvanh, Sir Bob Jones.

Annie Hopper, Jeff Hooper, Sandra Hiskens, Kham Phomsouvanh, Andrew Hiskens.

Rachel Hellewell, Gerry Wilson, Rosalind Stewart.

Nirelle Armstrong, Matt Prentice, Kim Barrett.

Peter Herdson, Deborah Dowling.

Carmel College St Patrick’s Day Hooley

The event held on Friday evening and included live Irish music, performances by students and Irish dancers, numerous rides and activities as well as food, raffles and games. Each group of girls takes on ownership of a particular role or task and they see that project through until the very end. The 2011 Carmel College Hooley raised over $33,000 for their school.

Cake Stall - Liz Spencer, Michelle Wansink, Liz Lovie.

Lollies Stall - Anglea Eastwood, Birgitte Reinen-Hamill, Francisca Knottenbelt, Loretta Isherwood

Katie Marsh.

Mary, Sharon, Kiri, Annemarie, Leigh.

Tracey, Mark, Catherine, Kevin.

Injara, Caitlin, Hannah.

Kathy, Coline, John, Kirsty.

Chris Taylor, Sandy Ashenden, Felicity Timings, Michelle Zazulak, Jenny Green.

Caroline Wright, Sophie Turner, Paige O’Connor, Shannon Doidge, Kristie Taplin.

Lucy Adams, Christina Dixon, Megan Fitzpatrick, Kathryn Watt.

Trish Murfitt, Emma Fermor, Sophie Cain.

Annalise Boland, Erin Sobotker.

Jesse Eichmann, Georgina Dowd, Kirsten Mclaughlin, Ella Parlane.

Angela Al-Sammak, Eloise Angland, Cecily Danaher, Sarah Norman.

Aspasia, Cheriqua, Grace Ene.

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out & about on the shore

Dora, Boots the monkey, Diego & many of their friends were at the Bruce Mason Centre in late March to entertain the kids with a musical show. Channel’s roving photographer Ulla Bennett joined in the action.

Romy Hansen and her awesome Dad Johnny.

Natasha and Phoebe Williams.

Jenny, Cameron and Harrison Symonds

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Sophia Findlay and Madison Presley.

Rebecca and Emma Knight.

Marcia and Abbie Thomson.

Sandra and Madison Grammer.

Kindy Cottage Miarangi Bay

Tyler Gleye and Lana Coc-Kroft.

Julia and Anna Burns.

Mike and Marie Butt, Noveah Rose.

Takapuna Beach Business Association ‘Two Degree’ function Was hosted by Pi Capital at their offices on level one of their Strand Building which was the home of North Shore City and now the Auckland Council. Mayor Len Brown spoke enthusiastically about the Auckland plan and developing Auckland into the world’s most liveable city and how Takapuna will play a big part. He received an enthusiastic endorsement from those present to investigate further the development of a wharf for Takapuna.

Cathy Cederwall, Des and Heather White, Raewyn Bredesen, Helen Woodhouse.

Dave Donaldson, Len Brown, Peter White.

Darrell Denny, James Harrison, Jillian Denny, Kit Kingston.

Mayor Len Brown.

Doug Cockroff, Nick King.

Andrew Scott (centre) with Viv and David Poppelwell.

Christina Heaven, Martin Richardson.

Caroline Imrie-Steele, Ian Stewart, Geoff and Cherry Worger.

Ian Wills, Ali Yildiz.

Kerrie Hughes and Pete Pearless.

Debra and Polly from Aktivworx and Hayley from Individual.

Alex Clarkson, Gerald Loh, Frank Cui.

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Lexus of North Shore CT200h Launch Bob and Mark Jago and their Lexus of North Shore team celebrated the launch of the new Lexus CT200h motor vehicle ‘The world’s first luxury compact sports hybrid’ at their classy Link Drive showroom on April 1st.

Guest speaker was All Black legend Jeff Wilson.

Lexus North Shore’s Showroom

John, Kevin, Malcom.

Jennie and Mark Jago, Jane Donald, Dean Flyger.

Dean Flyger and Simon Lamb.

Bob Jago, Mark Jago, Roy Trimbel.

Andrew and Anne Scott, Pauline and Bob Jago.

David Milne, Geoff Arden, Danny Rankin.

Emma Bishop, Liz and John Algie.

Mason, Adrian, Lewis, Fritz, Jaron, Cody, Kris.

Danny, Lewis.

The Webb Ellis Cup at North Shore Rugby Club

The Webb Ellis Cup, the little cup that all the teams will be battling for come Rugby World Cup time later this year was present at the North Shore Rugby Football Club Opening Day of the 2011 Club Season, Saturday April 2nd. The cup was displayed in the club rooms and admired by all. Mayor Len Brown officially kicked off the season as Shore took on neighbours Takapuna. The match ended in a 22-all draw.

Len Brown kicks off.

Max, Louis, Brody, Osca, Ryan, Connor, Dan, Lockie, Zac.

Levi, Jack.

Michelle Gerber, Buck Shelford and the Webb Ellis Cup.

Tiff McIntyre, Sarah Dawes, Ashley Cooper, David Barton, Sean Lynch, Tome Coleman, Lockie McNair.

Bev, Leah, Jenni.

Linda, Bob, Donna.

Derek, Liz, Fiona.

Gill, Andrew, Whizz, Murray, Paul.

Ross, Milan, Kit, Fred, David.

Jane Tabak, Maryanne Bird.

Simon Gundry, Chris Tankard.

Bob, Julie, Kelvin.

Jimmy Mac, Gordon Simpson.

Tim, Victoria, Vane.

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out & about on the shore Filomena Davis, Kevin Lunny, Erica Hinckson.

Richard Hinchcliff, David Dorrington, Grant Watson.

Max Abbott, George Patterson.

Tiffany White, Anthea McLeary, Michael Richardson, Barbara Bilcich.

AUT Millennium development ground-breaking ceremony The ground breaking ceremony for Millennium Institute of Sport & Health’s $43 million development (the new AUT Millennium national high performance training centre) was held on site at the Mairangi Bay facility on Friday April 8th.

Sports Minister Murray McCully was on hand to officiate.

Mark O’Connor, Don Stanley, Ross Butler, Murray Coulter.

Rick Ellis, Charles Anderson.

Peter Winder, Angela Stafford, Rob Fisher.

Jenny Guild, Mike Stanley, Paula Kearns.

Max Woodhed, Duncan Reid, Kelly Sheerin.

Steve Lindsay, Todd Morris.

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Rick Ellis, John Leydon, Nola Real, David Kingston.

Warrick Nicoll, Judith McKay, Michelle Enright.

George Wood, Margaret Miles, Roy Tiffin.

Olga Patterson, Emily Snowden.

Great wines of the world, right here in Takapuna.

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This brilliant wine was awarded a gold medal in the NZ International Wine Show and scored 5 stars and 94/100 by the tasting panel in the Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine. Jam packed with gorgeous flavours of plums, blackberries, pepper, dark chocolate and spice.

A brand new exciting Spanish red wine has arrived in New Zealand.

You can relive your Spanish holiday with this impressive blend of Monastrell & Cabernet Sauvignon.

An enticing violet colour in the glass, the palate has plenty of delicious berryfruit with a firm finish, making it a brilliant partner for traditional European cuisine.

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Nicky Pellegrino ‘The Villa Girls’ book signing at Paper Plus Takapuna.

On Wednesday April 6th Vanessa Kerr and her Paper Plus Takapuna team hosted local author Nicky Pellegrino to talk about her new book The Villa Girls.

Susan Leaning, Jane.

Vicky Williams, Denise Bailey, Lynda Nightingale.

Arlene Kaplan, Marylyn Swanson.

Dawn Sutton, Annie McGrath.

Katrina, Vanessa, Amber.

Author Nicky Pellegrino

Vanessa Kerr, Nicky Pellegrino.

An evening out at Nicolino, Devonport Locals and visitors enjoyed the hospitality of Darbaz and his team at Nicolino Restaurant & Cube Bar whilst savouring the authentic Greek Mediterranean menu. Thursday nights are ‘Greek Nights’ with entertainment to match the great Nicolino food.

Amy Ireland and her Dad.

Olivia Stannard and Andrew Madjar.

Anthony Vallyon, Michael Shroff, Audrey Van Ryn, Gary Russell.

Norber Improta, Pierre Boizard, Mary Crooks, Patrick Ifra.

Gary Southon, Claire Gregory, Dianne Winder.

Sue Leslie and Rod Glengarry.

Michelle Holm, Lindsay Child, Dianne Cluette, Sue Ganley, Fiona McTavish.

Simon, Jane and James.

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out & about on the shore Takapuna’s Jam Organic Café served as the backdrop for the launch of KneeCare, a new physiotherapy service specialising in the management of knee injuries. KneeCare owners Geoff Potts and Jude Spiers were joined by foundation KneeCare clients, local North Shore doctors, leading Auckland Sports Physicians and key Orthopaedic surgeons to mark the official public opening of the new service. Hosted

by Bob Campbell Master of Wine, the evening celebrated both the champagne experience and the beginning of a new era in knee injury management in New Zealand.

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Rachel Penberthy, Rob Lauder, John Williams, David Cooper.

Chris Herron, Jude Spiers.

Duncan Reid, Jo Sheehy, Caryn Zinn.

Natalie Parlane, Fiona Brow, Heidi McRae.

Helen and Mike Lacey.

Brydie Harris, Michael Poll, Karine Coote.

Rachel Penberthy, Kevin Schwass.

Abby Repia, Mark Clatworthy, Sam Brown, Matt Walker.

Awen Guttenbeil, Chris Hanna, Jude Spiers, Logan Swann.

Judith Bremner, Irene Costello.

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Inside Out opening at Mairangi Arts Centre The roving Channel Magazine camera was at the Inside Out exhibition which opened at the Mairangi Arts Centre on April 10th, running through until April 24th. Inside Out features artworks created by prisoners in Paremoremo and Ngawha prisons through the Art in Prisons Programme. Beautiful carved waka, intricate, detailed paintings, patu and interesting sculptures expressing the Maori culture combine in an exciting visual experience.

Mayor Len Brown, Ropata Selwyn, Asia Ngawhiha, Julia Parfitt.

Asia Ngawhiha, Jill Wernham, Jinnty Murphy.

Andrea Boyed, Tina Parata.

Beauman Toi, O’Dell Toi.

Ally Bravenboer, Anne Hobby.

Pearl Hill, Anne Hobby, Richard Nahi.

Julia Parfitt, Joe Barry, Maggie Barry.

Ruameto Hamiora, James Hamiora, Tara Hape, Margaret Maurice.

Ellie Drummond, Lesley Hale, Nikki Hale.

Gail Richards, Mary Borok.

Paris Karena, Hannah Jackson, Jeanette Burns, Des Ripi.

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Murray Young, Charlotte Boyle, Amelia Peacocke.

Charlotte Boyle, Amelia Peacocke.

Russel and Saphira, Hai, Nordia and Jin.

Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch opening at The Pumphouse Children were encouraged to dress up as their favourite Lighthouse Keeper character for the opening of the Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch on April 11th.

Bella and Alex Tyrell.

Finn and Romy Hansen.

Frankie Venter, Cooper Venter, Jet Venter.

Eliza and Noah Ferguson-Duddling, Josie Campbell.

Nathan Humphrey.

The kids on stage in their costumes.

Toni and Joshua Lochead.

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Anna, Mia and Cormac Pepper.

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012 Hair and beauty with Oscar & Co COMMENT WiTh..

Narelle WhO WOuld havE ThOughT 30 yEars agO ThaT susTaiNablE bEauTy WOuld bE suCh a priOriTy iN MaNy pEOplEs livEs? The demand for natural and eco-friendly products has become so great that, at Oscar & Co., we knew we needed to be able to offer the very best range of organic hair colour and natural styling products to ensure all of our clients needs were met. From our current window display, to the coffee we offer and our recyclable colour system, we are committed to focusing on sustainability.

Although Goldwell is the colour range we mainly use in the salon, we have noticed there is a growing demand for providing an organic colour range.. Chi Ionic Colour is one such range. It is ammonia free and made from organic silk. Organic silk replaces the hair’s natural state, giving fantastic elasticity, strength and shine to the hair, leaving it feeling like you have had an intensive treatment. The results we have been getting from this range are amazing.

Vibrant colours and 100 percent grey coverage is still achievable with this very natural product.

La Biosthetique is the first styling range that we found to be part of Ecocert, a certification body for sustainable development. From its creation in 1991, Ecocert has specialised in the certification of organic agricultural products and has become the benchmark for organic certification worldwide.

Narelle Cutts - Creative Stylist at OSCAR&CO. 78 HURSTMERE RD, TAKAPUNA, Ph 489 9259 www.oscarandco.co.nz

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To gain Ecocert certification, all products have to be 95-100 per cent organic. La Biosthetique range is free from synthetic colours, perfumes and preservatives, mineral oil based ingredients and animal extracts. Not only is the 100 percent recycled packaging lovely, this range is a must for clients who wish to use a truly natural styling product free from any chemicals.

Davines hair products also have a strong global commitment. Not only is the range environmentally friendly, all the bottles are made using 25 percent less plastic and can be recycled for domestic use. Davines use 100 percent renewable energy from clean sources, such as sun, wind and water to make their products. Their shampoos, conditioners and styling products are made from beautiful natural extracts and formulas, some of which include sesame seed oil, jojoba oil and shea butter, all of which make your hair feel amazing.

Sourcing the very best sustainable products has been worthwhile and its good to know that as a salon we are helping to promote sustainability in the hair industry while at the same time offering a cleaner and greener alternative for our clients.

homeware with Citta Design

CITTA DESIGN OUTLEt

AN ESSENTIAL SHOPPING DESTINATION Citta Design Outlet is a shopping experience like no other, conveniently situated at 7 Triton Drive, Albany.

Stay warm this winter with fabulous raschel fleece dressing gowns, slippers, scarves, stylish pyjama sets, blankets, throws and quilts from Citta Design. Citta Design also has a great selection of quality tableware and an array of giftware including photo frames, silverware and candles.

If you appreciate the finer things in life as well as bargain prices then Citta Design Outlet in Albany is for you! With a vast range of designer and contemporary homeware as well as clothing products, this shopping mecca is a treasure trove of gorgeous bargains that you can’t afford to miss.

Citta is stocked with a fabulous array of end of line and sales products and it also carries a full range of Citta Essentials product, a practical and stylish line that has been developed exclusively for Citta outlet stores and features the very latest designs in quality lines in a range of the latest styles and colours, as well as a great range of bathroom towels at fantastic prices.

Whether you’re looking for a mother’s day gift, some luxurious linen, something for a baby, travel goodies, tableware or simply a fresh and rewarding shopping experience, take a trip to one of the best designer homeware outlets on the Shore and meet the super friendly staff who are always happy to assist you.

Citta Design Outlet – situated at 7 Triton drive (just off Rosedale Road) open seven days a week Monday to Saturday 10am – 5pm and Sunday 10am – 4pm. Telephone 09 478 9994. Also situated at Mt Eden (corner of Enfield Street and Normanby Road) open Monday to Saturday 10am – 4pm and Sunday 10am – 3pm.

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a n n a’ s p i c k s Wallis inhouse designer anna Mountford gives you her picks for the winter season A very edible colour palette is emerging for winter. With tastes of berry, olive, chocolate and mocha, the season is bound to be a delicious one. This seasons renewed interest in all things military puts an emphasis on khaki as a key colour story. Combine it with a flash of cardinal red or wear it back with the naturals of the season. a range of greys sit within all the key trends, either as classic main shades or accents.

Mix it up into tonal layers with contrasting fabrics and textures.

Of course, the biggest colour for the season is black. We hear on a regular basis, “I’m trying not to buy black”, but please don’t feel guilty for wearing it! It suits almost everyone, is flattering and goes with everything. all you need to do is check out any major fashion event around the globe to realise that black is always back.

This winter is all about contrast. You’ll see leather mixed with chiffon, lace with merino, and faux-fur with floaty shirts. It’s all about finding your style and putting together a mix that works for you. so, find your own swing this season. Don’t be afraid to make a change and cuddle up with one of this seasons gorgeous knits.

above right: Trix & dandy Candi Dress $168 Right: seduce suspect Coat $208 above left: Thrive aeroplane skirt $154 Left: ketz-ke Base Jacket $218

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01 New Arrival: Otto Woo Takapuna 02 Channel Community Calendar 04 Out & About on the Shore 012 Hair & Beauty with Oscar 013 Homeware with Citta Design Outlet 013 Fashion with Wallis Clothing 014 In the Channel 015 Fashion with Life For Men 016 Views From The Beach 018 Retail Therapy at Takapuna Beach 020 Fashion with Individual 021 Celebrating Success: Servilles 020 Fashion with Aktivworx 023 Spotlight on Zonta North Shore 025 Health & Fitness with Les Mills 026 Travel with House of Travel, Takapuna 028 Westfield Shore City 030 Vehicle Maintenance with AA Auto Service & Repair 031 Your Home with Home Fabrics 032 North Shore Theatre Company: Miss Saigon 035 Shore People: Why I love the Shore, Anna Hutchison 036 Motoring with Lexus of North Shore 039 North Harbour Club News 040 Home & Living with Firefly Light & Design 041 Delicious Treats with Devonport Chocolates 042 Wines & Cheeses with Liz Wheadon 045 Milford Shopping Centre: Spotlight on Ecco Shoes 046 Optometry & Eyewear with Melissa Hay 048 Qunicey’s Adventures with Shaun Quincey 049 Knitting with Crafty Knitwits, Milford 050 The Channel Cafe Guide 052 Spotlight on the Takapuna Markets 055 Massey University News 057 Education: Carmel College 058 Education: Kristin School 059 Education: Takapuna Grammar 060 Education: Westlake Boys 062 Education: Westlake Girls 063 Health & Fitness with Pilates Unlimited 064 Smales Farm News 069 Motoring with Jerry Clayton BMW 070 Residential Property Management 070 Investing with PieFunds 071 Money & investing with Mark Houghton, SaxeCoburg 072 Eating Out in Devonport 074 The Takapuna Strip: Blankenberg Belgian Beer Cafe

075 GPK Takapuna: News 076 Eating Out in Takapuna 080 Interview with Talia Bennett, Miss North Harbour 081 The Pumphouse Theatre News 082 5 Favourites on the Shore 083 The Arts & Entertainment with Shane Cortese 084 Book Reviews for Booklovers from The Booklover 085 Bruce Mason Centre: What’s On 086 Mairangi Arts Centre News 087 Lake House Arts Centre: 2011 Wood Sculpture Live 089 Millennium Institute of Sport & Health News 090 Health & Rehab with Shore Physiotherapy 091 Stand Up Paddling with Mark Jackson 092 Sport: Takapuna Cricket 093 Sport: Wilson Chelsea Cup 094 Takapuna Boating Club News 095 Local Government with Schnauer and Co 096 Legally Speaking with Simpson Western Lawyers 099 Accountancy beyond the Numbers with Hayes Knight 100 Get to Know Your BYO 101 Caring For Your Car with Carfe 102 Making a Difference with Cam Calkoen 103 Trades/Services Directory 104 Comedy Interviews – The International Comedy Festival 106 Feature Interview: Peter Thorburn 108 Winter Food: recipes from local celebrities 110 Building & Home Maintenance 111 Heat Pumps with North Shore Refrigeration & Airconditioning 113 Retirement Lifestyle at The Poynton 115 Community News 116 Gundry’s Grumbles with Simon Gundry 117 North Shore History with David Verran 118 Real Estate with Aaron Reid 119 Shore People: Rose Arnott & Rosie Houghton of Prestige Real Estate 121 Commercial Property with Bayleys North Shore Commercial 122 Commercial Real Estate with Andrew Hiskens of Colliers North Shore 123 Channel Feature Home with Barfoot & Thompson Mairangi Bay 124 Channel Feature Home with Barfoot & Thompson Mairangi Bay 128 Shore People: Tim Mahon of Barfoot & Thompson Takapuna

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).

Takapuna Beach is... very special While the cover of this months issue is pretty striking, it will probably not mean a great deal to the majority of you right at the moment. But what it does is introduce North Shore people to the striking new brand identity that is being developed for Takapuna Beach. An identity that will become very familiar in the years ahead.

A big reason for launching Channel Magazine almost 12 months ago was to highlight all the good things happening on the Shore. One of these good things is the massive effort being put in by a whole group of people to rejuvenate Takapuna, one of our biggest assets.

While the tough economic times have made this job harder, there are many foundations being laid at present which will pay dividends for Takapuna Beach in the years ahead. We applaud the work that is being done.

A key part of the entire process is developing a brand identity for Takapuna. In his monthly column (Views From The Beach) Takapuna Beach Business Association General Manager Peter White explains the rationale behind this striking new identity that leading designer Brogen Averill has come up with. History has been drawn on to create the look. At Channel Magazine we

love it and will continue to embrace it.

To us, Takapuna Beach is... very special.

On a similar note I would like to throw out a challenge to the commercial property owners in Takapuna. How about spending some money on your buildings? As a resident and frequent patron of the shopping and business area it is disappointing that many of the buildings are not well maintained. While I understand these are tough times, the fact is that all this work being done to rejuvenate the area could be undone by building owners not joining in and ensuring that we have quality premises to attract quality businesses. I do feel these are times when we all need to invest in the future. Lets clean up those tatty shop fronts etc. to make Takapuna look as good as the natural environment it has been blessed with.

This is the biggest issue of Channel we have produced to date. It is a real thrill how it keeps growing and becoming a more and more important part of the community with every issue.

There is something in this magazine for everyone. Enjoy the read.

Aidan & the team at Channel aidan@benefitz.co.nz

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

Ulla Bennett Advertising/ Photographer Cell: 021 411 667 ulla@benefitz.co.nz

Michael Campbell Journalist DDI: 477 4754 michael@benefitz.co.nz

Mary Bukovac Advertising/Content Coordinator DDI: 477 4706 mary@benefitz.co.nz

Jared Trice Graphic Designer DDI: 477 4707 jared@benefitz.co.nz

Dustin Bisschoff Web Designer/ Manager DDI: 477 4711 dustin@benefitz.co.nz

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views from the beach with Peter White An overview of what is happening in Takapuna Beach from Business Association General Manager.

This month we introduce our new imagery for Takapuna Beach, designed by international designer Brogen Averill; congratulate two local businesses that have been recognised by their peers for obtaining excellence and welcome three new Gold Sponsors to the TBBA – AIA, Frank Casey Takapuna and Haydon Optometrists. 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.

On the cover of this month’s Channel Magazine you have a glimpse of the exciting new identity being created for Takapuna Beach.

In late 2010 David Kinnear prepared a new business and marketing strategy for the Takapuna Beach Business Association (TBBA).

The key themes established were... A vision – Residents will feel proud, workers will feel lucky and visitors will be astonished; A purpose - to help create the environment where existing and future members of the TBBA can be the best at what they do; Values – Ambitious/Stylish/Determined/Restless.

And some specific actions including...

To have developed an agreed retail improvement strategy assisting better to become the best; Shift head office and set benchmarks with fit out; Rebrand the TBBA and associated collateral.

In keeping with the theme of attracting and retaining the best of businesses to Takapuna, the TBBA approached internationally acclaimed designer Brogen Averill to rebrand the TBBA. Brogen returned to New Zealand in 2004, after working in agencies in London, Paris and Europe (where his clients included Citroen, Panasonic, European Football Cup and Heineken), with an enviable international reputation as a versatile designer, best known for his bold and striking graphic design and branding work punctuated by a high level of craft and attention to detail.

Since his return, Brogen’s portfolio has included work for Lion Nathan, Fonterra, Air NZ, Takapuna’s The Department Store, and Karen Walker. Brogen’s work has seen him recognised with numerous awards and featured in local and international magazines.

The TBBA’s brief to Brogen was, rather than to promote the association, to promote

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Takapuna Beach as a most desirable destination to live, work and play. We wanted an image that encapsulated everything about Takapuna (The best urban beach in New Zealand, beautiful natural surroundings – lake, beach, harbour; commercial and retail centre; gateway to Auckland CBD – 10 minutes over the bridge; up-market; lifestyle – relaxed, laid back etc).

Brogen wanted to create an identity that provided edginess for the region; a new dynamic to inject new life and attract new people to Takapuna. He felt it wasn’t appropriate to create an icon but came up with a way of keeping in touch with people, something that was current, something with movement; topical at any moment with Takapuna Beach. Something that creates a conversation for the area. The identity is clean, crisp and is Takapuna past and present.

Brogen has devised something very different but “living” – easily adapted to suit a changing environment, always topical and relative.

Takapuna Beach is... the beginning of a sentence, the beginning of a thought, a statement, relevant to Takapuna now.

• Takapuna Beach is... sailing, kayaking, long boarding and cycling.

• Takapuna Beach is... a melting ice cream and sand between your toes • Takapuna Beach is... the events capital of the North Shore • Takapuna Beach is... inhabited by 4000 people • Takapuna Beach is... hosting the World 470s Sailing championships this weekend • Takapuna Beach is... home to The Department Store • Takapuna Beach is... it your next shopping destination?

• It is thoughts on Takapuna Beach communicated back to the public; it is about establishing a conversation.

These thoughts, quotes and statements are a way of speaking directly to the public.

However, it was felt that a visual aspect was needed to compliment the identity – a language for the brand. The second part of the project involved Brogen researching Takapuna’s history and it soon became apparent that elements kept repeating. Stripes were evident in the architecture, on the sails of yachts, in the uniforms of rugby and football clubs, on light houses, on beach chairs, sun umbrellas and on bowling club flags.

Brogen then gave the stripes a more modern reincarnation, putting an angle on to create a dynamic for the beach; something striking and which will grab attention. There are no specific colours – they change with the mood of the people, relative to the season, or with what we are trying to communicate. The stripes come to life creating a vibe and can be used on a variety of different mediums. Takapuna Beach is... changing.

We see exciting possibilities where we can use the Takapuna stripes. eg. During RWC with the colours of the French Rugby Team (Red, Blue and White) on poles, banners, buntings, lamp posts, buildings, shop windows etc.

Takapuna Beach is... home to the French rugby team.

Instead of having a proliferation of real estate agents signs in windows we could have them covered in stripes (maybe in the colours of the real estate agents). Takapuna Beach is... waiting for you to locate your business here. We have subsequently presented the identity to the DevonportTakapuna Local Board who unanimously and enthusiastically endorsed the logo as an exciting and innovative concept.

Local Board Chairman Chris Darby made this comment. “At first glance it’s noticeably contemporary yet with strong classical references. I like the unambiguous stripped back design projecting a clear and dynamic message. Devonport-Takapuna Local Board members greeted it enthusiastically. Imagery like this will help cement Takapuna’s ID in the minds of customers and visitors”.

Takapuna Beach is... exciting Takapuna Beach is... changing Takapuna Beach is... whatever we want it to be.

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Brogen wanted to create an identity that provided edginess for the region; a new dynamic to inject new life and attract new people to Takapuna.

Congratulations – Takapuna Businesses recognised Congratulations to Armie Aninion-Avillanosa (pictured – Her gorgeous winning model was Laura Scaife, runner-up in the first season of New Zealand’s Next Top Model ) of Servilles Takapuna who won the Supreme Award – New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year at the recent L’Oreal Colour Trophy Awards. In addition, Armie won the Fashion Magazine award, and received a Highly Commended for her Mens Colour Award entry. Armie joined Servilles Takapuna in 2008 and has been a key member of the Hair Team for New Zealand’s Next Top Model, cycles one and two. So much success in such a few years, it’s very evident this stylist is destined for big things. Congratulations to Armie and Servilles Takapuna – another example of the best of Takapuna.

Colliers North Shore recently celebrated both their 10th anniversary and the news that they had won the prestigious Colliers Franchise of the year award. Congratulations to Andrew Hiskins and his Colliers North Shore team who were clear market leaders in the office and industrial sectors and were also recognised for their financial success, the coherence and longevity of the team, the emphasis they placed upon developing staff and for Andrew’s leadership.

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

The Takapuna Beach Business Association recently 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 -

House of Travel Takapuna The House of Travel group is in its 24th year of business and now has over 70 offices throughout New Zealand. With representation in Australia the combined annual group turnover is in excess of $1.2 billion, but is 100% New Zealand owned and operated and is fiercely proud of their Kiwi heritage.

In Takapuna their very experienced team of 10 will work with you on your holiday and business travel needs, providing you with all reasonable alternatives thereby ensuring that you can make the most informed and cost effective decision. They also have a school group’s specialist on board.

The business travel team offer a personalised service meaning you talk to the same person each time you wish to plan a trip. For larger accounts they can also offer an online booking facility but with all the care and attention that their consultants provide for you.

House of Travel Takapuna are well aware that the internet has a place in the travel industry however believe that nothing can replace the personal service provided by their staff, and guarantee readers to match or better any airline website air fare to Britain or Europe – Asia or Africa or The Americas. So not only will you get maximum value for your $$$$ you will also get full service.

Just mention to your consultant that you read about House of Travel Takapuna in Channel Magazine.

House of Travel Takapuna will add value to your personal or business travel, saving you time, worry and money. Remember – without a travel agent you are on your own! ................................................................................

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

Email: takapuna@hot.co.nz Hours: - Weekdays: 8:30am - 5:30pm; Saturday: 10am - 12pm

House of Travel Business travel division staff: Back Row – Ian, Tina, Melanie. Front row – Julie, Janice.

House of Travel leisure staff: Back row – Lisa, Andy, Caroline. Front row – Vanessa, Dale.

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

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Big news for fashion on the Shore this month, with the Life for Men outlet store relocating from Milford to its new premises, above the main Life for Men store on Takapuna’s Hurstmere Road.

The Life for Men outlet store has successfully been trading for four years in Milford, but the move putting it just upstairs from the original store, means customers only have one location to visit for all their fashion needs and desires.

“It’s been a great four years for the outlet store, but moving it upstairs means it’s far more accessible for our clients who only have to come to the one location, so we can extend the hours and increase our overall level of service,” says owner Scott Donovan. “And just like the original – the upstairs offers the whole range, everything from footwear, to t-shirts, jeans, trousers, shirts and suits.”

“The outlet store reflects what’s downstairs – there’s an idea, a concept to everything we do and the layout is created with a certain look and feel to it. It’s an outlet, but with a bit of class.”

Life for Men is famous for that class and for providing a unique, professional experience – where men can come into the store and find high-end brands, matched with a high level of customer service and expertise. The outlet store offers that same service at a discounted rate.

The outlet store is where you’ll find Life for Men’s end of current season stock, so all the Life for

Men brands are on offer, including Hugo Boss and Ted Baker – the same brands that earned Life for Men its broad and loyal clientele.

It’s not just the hard-to-find brands that draw clients to Life for Men. With 22-years-experience in the industry, Scott has built a reputation which has regulars from abroad, such as Australia or Canada, making it a point to visit him for his expertise and unique collection when they’re in the country.

“With my experience I know how the men of Auckland need to be put together,” he says. “My unique concept I put on the business, is because we’re not city based, I can get away with offering more than just a simple, basic stock standard service in store. We really challenge guys’ clothing needs and that gets recognised.”

Life for Men has tapped into a niche on the Shore, offering European clothing and accessories, combined with expertise that can really aid a wardrobe.

From June, Scott is going to be offering a “selling on behalf of” service and is keen for people to contact him if they have suits, jackets, or interesting pieces they would like to sell through Life for Men. Life For Men - 31 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach. 489 4640.

Check out the black Zanerobe suit that Scott has on special for the school ball season and mention you read this in Channel for his best price!

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takapuna beach Welcome to our new Retail Therapy at Takapuna Beach. At Channel a big focus is encouraging our readers to shop locally, this feature is all about highlighting some of the interesting stores we have at Takapuna Beach.

Designer clothing & accessories

Every wardrobe needs its Signature Pieces Always something special at Magazine 4 Byron Avenue, Takapuna - 488 0406 Other locations: Mt Eden, Pt Chevalier, Mt Maunganui & Tirau

Magazine Designer Clothing is a warm and welcoming store at 4 Byron Avenue. Their passion is helping women achieve self-confidence through looking and feeling fabulous, believing that age and shape is only a state of mind! Magazine carries around 15 labels which are mainly New Zealand made, covering the spectrum from classic to contemporary, sizes 10-26.

At 8 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach you will find one of the best gift and home decor shops on the Shore - Penny Lane. If you are in need of that special gift for just about any occasion, or you would like the perfect addition to decorate your home then Penny Lane is the place to come. And keep in mind, if you are located further north you can also visit Penny Lane at 63 Clyde Road, Browns Bay. See you there!

Also great for gifts is Florienne, the stylish floral design studio and gift shop right in the heart of Takapuna Beach at 60 Hurstmere Road. If you’re reading this prior to mother’s day (May 8th) then Florienne is a great option to find the perfect gift for Mum – or any special occasion. Including Gorgeous Bouquets, European Hand-Tieds, Lush Posies, flowering plants, Vessels and Vases, Giftware, Cards, Chocolates and more - www.florienne.co.nz.

8 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna 488 0884 penny.lane@xtra.co.nz

The Carpenters Daughter, at 5 Hurstmere Road, is the destination fashion boutique that has been the catalyst for teaching bigger girls the concept of layering and has acquired the best name for plus sizes in this nation. TCD only stocks labels that are made in New Zealand. The golden rule for TCD is three-piece dressing. “It’s all about creating an illusion, and layering up with at least three pieces is the key to that.,” says owner Caroline Marr.The new winter collection “Feminine Wiles” has been inspired by curvy women from the past, with the range exploring different silhouettes, long line/tube and A-line with an emphasis on floor length hem lines.

Trade Aid, New Zealand’s home grown fair trade organisation, has a wonderful store at 55 Hurstmere Road just a few doors along from the Post Office. Their slogan for the month of May is ‘Fair Trade Your World’. They will be celebrating World Fair Trade Day on Saturday May 14th. Join the Takapuna Trade Aid team on May 14th for a celebration of Indian crafts, textiles and music, plus a free sample of their Fair Trade organic chocolates.

Right on the corner of Northcroft Street and Lake Road is Repertoire, the fashion and lifestyle store that does things just a little differently.

Their collection for winter 2011 is a celebration of textures with leather, fur, lace, suede, velvets and merino wool all in the mix to create a range of unique looks that are as individual as you are.

One of Takapuna Beach’s most popular stores is Vanessa Kerr’s Takapuna Paper Plus at 20 Hurstmere Road. Popular due to the range of items they have to choose from. As we come in to winter Paper Plus is a great place to go for your books. Kerre’s Choices – the picks from popular broadcaster Kerre Woodham – are always popular with customers. Paper Plus Takapuna also have a fantastic selection of stationary and lots lots more!

5 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna. Ph: 488 0829 www.thecarpentersdaughter.co.nz

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020 Fashion: with Individual Individual is a women’s designer clothing boutique with New Zealand and International labels. Local designers create original collections that are wearable, affordable and made in New Zealand.

Misty Lang Angel Wing Pendant

Sophie Pink Lace Scarf Cream & Black

Converse All Stars Charcoal

Harriett Falvey Princess Pocket Denim Dress

Converse All Stars Navy

Penny Foggo Skull & Heart Pendant

Misty Lang Prancing Pony Pendant

Flox Pheasant Pinch Dress

Siza Lida Dress

Misty Lang Sheeba Cape/Coat

Harriett Falvey Swan Dress Harriett Falvey Bow-Peep Skirt

Flox Fantail Hood Dress

Shop 10a, 1-7 The Strand, Takapuna Beach - Ph: 4887200 - www.facebook.com/individualstore - www.individual.co.nz

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North Shore hairdresser named New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year Armie Aninion-Avillanosa from Servilles Takapuna has been named Hairdresser of the Year for 2011/12, winning the prestigious Supreme Award at the bi-annual New Zealand L’Oreal Colour Trophy Awards which were held in early April.

To further illustrate the dominance of Servilles at these awards, the New Zealand Salon of the Year and the runner-up for the New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year were both awarded to Servilles Albany. This is the first time in the New Zealand awards history that all three major awards were won by the same hair salon brand and are all based on the North Shore.

Armie AninionAvillanosa is the third consecutive hairdresser from Servilles to win the New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year title in the bi-annual awards. Previous winners were Caleb Alex (2008) and Jayne Thomas (2006) – both of Servilles Newmarket in 2006. The 2010 event was held off until 2011.

In addition to the top award, Armie won the Fashion Magazine Award, sponsored by MiNDFOOD, and received a Highly Commended for her Men’s Colour Award entry. Armie wins this award exactly five years after she first started hairdressing.

Janic Leech of Servilles Albany was named runner-up in the New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year Award. The Albany team who won the Salon of the Year Award were Sarah Anwar, Sherusha Cumming, Louise Sievewright and Amy Phengsvath.

Armie impressed the panel of esteemed judges, stylists from Haute Coiffure Française in Paris, with her on-trend pixie cut and platinum blonde colour infused with pastel coppers. Her winning model was Laura Scaife, runner-up in the first season of New Zealand’s Next Top Model, who got the chance to take finally take first place this time in a different kind of competition.

“Winning this award is a dream come true for my career as a hairdresser,” said Armie after winning the coveted award. “I was actually studying electronics but wondering what hairdressing was like so I went into Servilles Academy I think eight times before I signed up. I can’t believe how far I’ve come, it’s proof that you should never give up!”

Owners of Servilles Takapuna, Tim and Sheryl Stratford, have been finalists in the New Zealand L’Oreal Colour Trophy each year but the 15th show on April 2nd was the win they’d been waiting for. “The Shore finally takes the prize! We finally had our night and we are very proud of Armie,” said Sheryl proudly. Tim was as equally proud. “It was exceptional hairdressing by Armie and her model was the stand-out on the stage”.

Servilles Takapuna: 488 Lake Road, Takapuna. Ph 489 3936 takapuna@servilles.co.nz.

Servilles Albany: 15 Mercari Way, Albany. Ph 414 4544 albany@servilles.co.nz Visit: www.servilles.com

Above: New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year, Armie Aninion-Avillanosa (left) of Servilles Takapuna with her winning model Laura Scaife.

Left: The Servilles Albany team, the New Zealand Salon of the Year, with Paul Serville (centre) Amy Phengsvath, Sherusha Cummings, Sarah Anwar and Louise Sievewright.

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spotlight on Zonta North Shore 023 Zonta North Shore has been making a huge difference to the lives of many thousands of women and their families for 32 years. If this article provided by Lynne Lagan (Left, President of Zonta North Shore) strikes a chord within you and you think you’d like to be part of it, do make contact with her to find out more. You’re very welcome to “give it a try before you commit”.

Zonta North Shore

Women like you, engaged in business or the professions, may sometimes feel that while their family and working lives are very fulfilling, there’s still something missing in their lives, something they could be contributing to society, or wanting to increase their own potential.

There’s that feeling of “I’ve got a pretty good life, but I know there are so many others in New Zealand and around the world who need help”, or “I’d like to expand my horizons.” The dilemma is in knowing how just one person can make a difference, or what organisation could make a difference to you personally.

If either of these statements describes you, we’d like to invite you to consider Zonta International - a worldwide network of over 30,000 of women in business and the professions in over 64 countries – as a service organisation that might provide you with what you’re looking for.

If you are looking for a change in your life for the better, and the opportunity to make a change in others, then we would be delighted to meet you. Zonta invites women interested in joining us in this valuable work to a function at the Spencer On Byron Hotel, Takapuna, on Monday 30th May at 6pm. Refreshments will be served from 5.30pm and information provided to you on Zonta.

We look forward to welcoming you. Feel free to bring a friend. – Lynne Lagan For more information contact Lynne Lagan at zlagan@gmail.com or phone for further information on Phone 0272011732. Alternatively contact Jill Thomson jillthomson@inspire.net.nz Phone 486 0182 (after hours).

PS: A visit to our websites www.zonta.org (International), www.zonta.org.nz (New Zealand) or zans.zonta.org.nz (Zonta North Shore Club - via the NZ website) will give you a real feel for this incredibly powerful international network of women.

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By Patrick Harris, Service Director at Les Mills Takapuna

LOOK BETTER NAKED Short of booking in with a cosmetic surgeon the winner and still the healthiest way to look better naked lays at the door of balanced exercise and nutrition.

Cosmetic surgery is evasive and costly; you may also have to go into hibernation until the visible bruising subsides.

Venture out and you will likely be prejudged with sideways looks. Additionally, what real health benefits do you get?

Absolutely nothing! No advantageous physiological changes have taken place just superficial ones.

Ok, what’s my point? Independent of sex, ultimately it is your choice on the avenue you choose. In my book and also the vision of Les Mills “attendance to exercise” as part of a balanced lifestyle reigns supreme. In fact it is one of our key strategies along side our mission of “Improving the lives of New Zealanders”.

patrick.harris@lesmills.co.nz

Before you go living like a bear this winter season now is the perfect time to start your journey of self-improvement. Ask yourself, when will I be fat enough to do something about it? Will it take a health crisis or some other event to break the cycle? There is a vast difference between thinking it and doing it. Do not fence sit any longer - I want to help.

This is my invitation to you, when you choose to accept it come into Les Mills Takapuna and say you read this article. Ask for me at reception. Then when you join I will arrange free Personal Training for your first month and also give you a $100 voucher to use towards our Les Mills LOOK BETTER NAKED® or Les Mills BOOTCAMP® Team Training programmes.

Things to overcome? Then email me: patrick.harris@lesmills.co.nz. Let me be your Health and Fitness surgeon and together we will forge results that last.

In the mean time here is an arm routine you can try. Improve your nana arms, sculpt and tone them and begin on the journey to looking better naked.

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B1. Hammer Curls, seated Finish

B2. French Press, seated with EZ Bar Start

B2. French Press, seated with EZ Bar Finish

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026 TRavel with House of Travel Takapuna Travel tip of the month

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Janice is our star. In more ways than one Janice really does perform exceptionally well in everything she does.

As a consultant with House Of Travel Takapuna Janice specialises in looking after our business travellers with care and attention to detail that is second to none.

And when the night comes and the lights go low the spotlights come on there she is with Mainstreet.

On stage as the bands lead singer.

Mainstreet is the reinvention of a band that Janice used to front in the 80s. The line-up is the same as 30 years ago and wow… you

should hear them now – like good wine they get better and better.

Mainstreet specialise in hits from the 70s and 80s and love nothing more than to perform at birthdays and weddings.

So if you think you have seen Janice before you probably have.

On stage when you were moving and grooving in the 80s.

Come in and have a chat to Janice to relive your memories with her whilst planning your next overseas trip with our team of leisure consultants.

Remember... without a travel agent you are on your own!

What type of aircraft you are travelling on? The bigger the plane, the more space you will have.

Minimise transit times – children do get fidgety sitting at an airport between flights.

Where possible, complete departure and arrival documentation before you leave home.

Ask if your airline allows pre-allocated seating. If yes, try to get seats near toilets. Often near the rear of the plane is good as you are out of the way of the drinks and food trolleys.

How are you going to transfer from the airport to your hotel and back? Best to organise this in advance, especially when travelling with children. The less time you have waiting around, the more relaxed the holiday will be.

Pre-booking a bassinette on the plane, car seats if you are getting a rental car and/or a portacot at your hotel. Some properties provide these free of charge Pre-order children’s meals. Even if you have purchased a child’s ticket, it doesn’t happen automatically.

Check what you get and don’t get on various airlines, e.g. There are no longer children’s meals on trans-Tasman or South Pacific flights – food and drinks must be purchased on the “no frills” airlines.

Take a backpack as hand luggage – this allows you to keep your arms free when boarding and disembarking the plane.

Consider two backpacks if two adults are travelling: one with practical items such as nappies, wipes, clothing and food, the other with entertainment such as puzzles, toys, books, colouring books and crayons – makes it much easier to locate items in a hurry.

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Above: Three members of the Nature’s Presence Westfield Shore City team, Gemma Honeycombe, Christina Sullivan and Danielle Nelson.

Right: One of the five lovely new treatment rooms at natures Presence Westfield Shore City.

Crabtree & Evelyn

Synonymous with beautiful gifts If you are looking for a special gift then a trip to Westfield Shore City is always a pretty good option. Our fabulous local boutique shopping centre has lots of lovely shops with gifts galore. One of these is Crabtree & Evelyn located near Columbus Coffee and Stirling Sports on the ground floor.

“Crabtree & Evelyn is synonymous with beautiful gifts,” said Store Manager, Sheryl Newman, when we had a coffee with her at the store during April. “The smallest gift from Crabtree & Evelyn conveys a message of luxury and quality and always comes with exquisite and complimentary gift wrapping. We believe that the unwrapping of gifts should be as pleasurable as giving and receiving.”

“This year the selection is irresistible. Chic travel bags which will be treasured and used long after the pampering bath, body and hand care products have been used up. Hat boxes filled with an indulgent selection of luxuries for the bath and body. The perfect way to show someone they are truly special. Our fabric beauty case is an indulgent way to carry your essential bath and body favourites on your next getaway, complete with a chic jewellery holder to conceal treasured possessions.”

Sheryl says that business has been up on last year which is very pleasing for her and her team members, Sandy Morrison and Pamela Sherwood.

“We have a very strong focus on customer service and find that this, combined with the quality of our gifts and products, means that most customers

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keep coming back for more. Customers who visit our store tell us we offer the best of retailing in a tranquil environment, offering exclusive merchandise - a surprise in every corner, from exquisite cotton sleepwear featuring smocking, delicate lace and hand stitched embroidery, to scarves, jewellery, towels, trinket boxes and beautiful baby gifts.”

The team at Crabtree & Evelyn have a great range for hands that keep our hands wonderfully in touch with an amazing world. They say that they too, deserve a little pampering. Crabtree & Evelyn have created a naturally inspired collection of moisturising and age-defying products to keep our hands strong, energised and looking beautiful. Sounds like just the tonic!

“We love helping hands and we promise to make your hands feel beautiful in 60 seconds,” adds Sheryl. “Our 60 second fix for hands, includes everything you need to transform parched, dry hands and restore their youthful suppleness, in the time it takes to wash them.”

Crabtree & Evelyn is dedicated to creating products and gifts that transform the ordinary rituals of daily life into extraordinary, pleasurable experiences. .........................................................................................................................

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Discover Natural Beauty

Nature’s Presence – new store at Westfield Shore City

Nature’s Presence, an exciting new beauty store specialising in totally natural products, has opened in Westfield Shore City.

This is an exciting new store for Takapuna as it is the pilot store for Nature’s Presence – Beauty By Configure. The business is owned by the people behind the popular Configure Express chain of women’s gyms.

“At Nature’s Presence our belief is that beauty is best when it’s all natural,” explains Nature’s Presence Operations Manager, Christine Casey, who has played a big part in setting up the attractive new store at Westfield Shore City.

“We have a luxurious menu of treatments and you can be assured that the products we use have been accredited by the world’s leading natural cosmetics authority. There are no synthetic preservatives, no parabens and no chemical side effects.”

Christine and her 8-strong team at Westfield Shore City offer treatments in one of the five lovely new treatment rooms, as well as selling a full range of natural beauty products. So you can just visit for a treatment or you can visit to buy natural beauty products – or a bit of both.

The Nature’s Presence menu includes manicures from $30 and pedicures from $75. You can be pampered with a massage from just $50. Hair removals are priced from just $20 and $30. Eye enhancement options start from just $18.

Nature’s Presence offers ‘special occasion make up sessions’ for just $65.

Nature’s Presence also has a range of Signature Facials. These are priced from just $73 and include luxury honey facials, express facials, express MDA/ moisturising facials and glowing deep facials.

“What we offer at Nature’s Presence is the result of six months of research and development, to find exactly what people are looking for in natural chemical-free products,” adds Christine Casey.

Another great addition to Westfield Shore City.

A new diamond range just arrived in store.

Also 1.50ct + size stones available - enquire now.

Tax free purchases available.

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030 vehicle maintenance with AA Auto Service & Repair

Good brakes essential for winter driving See the team at AA Auto Service and Repair North Shore Centres As the winter draws nearer it becomes more important to ensure that the brakes in your vehicle are in good working order to cope with the often damp and slippery conditions.

Among New Zealand automobile institutions the AA is the one most trusted

by Kiwis and all AA Auto Service and Repair Centres uphold that good name.

North Shore drivers have the luxury of having not one, but two, of these ‘one-stop’ service centres to choose from to ensure their vehicles stay well maintained and in top working order. One at Lake Road, on the way to Devonport, the other by the roundabout at Wairau Park. There are 10 AA Auto Service and Repair outlets across the Auckland region.

At these centres you will find a team of qualified and skilled technicians who adhere to the AA’s strict service code qualities, ensuring that your car receives first rate treatment, whether it needs a service, repairs, new battery or WOF. With brakes being a very important aspect of the safety of all motor vehicles the team at AA Auto Service and Repair are currently offering a special PLATINUM SERVICE DEAL for North Shore motorists to get their brakes checked as part of a pre-winter service.

Most often, when your vehicle is checked for a warrant of fitness, the organisations carrying out the test don’t actually visually inspect your brakes. They will test them but not visually check them. At AA Auto Service and Repair as part of your service they thoroughly test and inspect your brakes to ensure they will provide you with safe driving.

During May, you will get an AA PLATINUM SERVICE (normally $239.00) for only $189.00. Not only will you save $50.00 on the normal price but this service will include a full brake inspection and report so you can have the piece-of-mind that your brakes will be in excellent working order for winter 2011.

The AA was founded on the principle of providing motorists with a quick

reliable service on and off the road, and sound driving advice. Your local AA Auto Service & Repair Centre does exactly that, keeping your vehicle in tip top condition and providing friendly, straightforward advice about the current and future condition of your car.

To take advantage of this offer mention it when you book your car today by calling 445-9732 (Devonport) or 443 1759 (Wairau Park).

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Pillow talk Whenever I travel I feel a bit like Linus, Charlie Brown’s best friend in the Peanuts cartoon. You will remember that Linus always travelled with his “Security Blanket” and I am a bit the same with my pillows.

No matter where I am staying or, how expensive the tariff, I never leave home without my own pillow.

It is simply too uncomfortable and potentially too expensive, if you end up with a crook neck and have to seek treatment, to take the risk.

A good pillow should support both the head and neck. It has long been recognized by many in the medical profession that feather and down pillows are the best filling to achieve this. The key is that the fill must be able to be moved around to where the support is needed and feather and down pillows achieve this. Conversely, a pillow made from man-made fibre, must have a spring or molded foam in it (in order to retain its shape) and this can create problems because it is pushing back against your head as you rest on it and the muscles cannot relax.

The premium range of pillows available at Home Fabrics all use White goose down and feather as the filling. This has the advantage of providing better Loft and retaining its shape, whist still maintaining it ability to support and cradle the head.

Left: Our exclusive “Ultimate Pillow”. Right: A Feather and down pillow

The premium range of pillows available at Home Fabrics all use white goose down and feather as the filling. This has the advantage of providing better loft and retaining its shape, whist still maintaining it ability to support and cradle the head.

are made from Duck feather and down and have a firm inner core with a soft outer layer.

They come in two qualities: Soft and Firm.

For the budget minded who like a feather pillow we also have our Deluxe model. A few years ago, our pillow manufacturer, Laurie Frost, who will be well known to many old North Shore people, called in with his car laden with pillows he had made for his own holiday home.

We were curious to find out what he made for himself as he preferred a firm yet adjustable pillow.

He used an all feather fill but instead of the usual 600grm fill he put almost a kilo in his and then covered it with 2 layers of fabric to help it feel softer and keep the fill in place. We liked it and still have this pillow made for us today. It sells for only $29.95, so it is very good value.

For more information on Home fabrics range of pillows visit our website www.duvetsandpillows.co.nz or call into the store.

Home Fabrics

28 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna 486 1103 www.homefabrics.co.nz sales@homefabrics.co.nz

So what about asthmatics? As far back as 40-years-ago a local Doctor was sending Patients with Asthma in to Home Fabrics to buy a feather pillow but it was not recognized until about 2004 that these were the best options for asthmatics. It was first thought that synthetic pillows were “allergy free” but in fact, they have about seven times more allergen from house dust mite than feather pillows. Today there is a big trend away from synthetic pillows for this reason alone.

Then of course, there is a range of qualities of feather and down pillows. Home Fabrics premium range has 6 different qualities to suit every taste and budget. The ultra soft and soft pillows have a very high percentage of down in them and are ideal or those who sleep on their stomachs. Sleeping in this position does put a lot of strain on the muscles and is often the cause of back or neck ache.

There is a soft and a medium quality for those who change positions frequently whilst asleep and a firm one which is ideal for side sleepers.

Then, there is our personal favourite: the Ultimate Pillow. We developed this style of pillow after having neck problems ourselves. It has a neck roll of 50% down and 50% feather, which also forms the core of the pillow, and a soft layer of 80% down over the top to provide the ultimate in comfort.

We often have customers come in who have stayed in a luxury Hotel and enjoyed the quality featherdown pillows. A few years ago one of the largest luxury Hotel chains asked us to supply their hotels in the South Pacific. They provided the specification they used throughout the world and this is the very same pillow we now offer as our “Hotel Pillow”. These

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032 North shore theatre company: Miss Saigon

! n o s i t a e H e Th Miss Saigon – Presented by North Shore Music Theatre, Civic Theatre, May 20th-June 11th 2011.

While the stage show Miss Saigon is being held on the other side of the bridge (20 shows at The Civic), it is also being presented by our own North Shore Music Theatre, with most of the preparation and rehearsals being held on the Shore.

In mid-April Channel Magazine was invited by Mark Betty (the immediate Past President of North Shore Music Theatre, and the Technical Manager for Miss Saigon and one of the driving forces behind the show), to venture not far from our own premises to 10 Constellation Drive to see for ourselves the scale of the production.

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This building – once the home of Shore company Comworth Systems – is the temporary base for Miss Saigon, where all the preparation is being done and the rehearsals are being held. All this started back in early February.

North Shore Music Theatre is a not-for-profit amateur theatre group dedicated to quality musical theatre and developing the talents and skills of their members in all areas of musical theatre.

The club, which has approximately 250 members, stages two or three productions a year, with a major production (like Miss Saigon) every three to five years. The last of these was the acclaimed Beauty & the Beast at the Bruce Mason Centre in 2006. Membership and involvement in North Shore Music Theatre activity is open to anyone, with a number of different roles available, such as a performer on stage, in the orchestra/band, directors, choreographers, musical directors, various designers including wardrobe, sound, lighting, set

North shore theatre company: Miss Saigon 033 and props. Also there are many tasks for people wanting to muck in and be part of the theatrical experience, such as set builders, painters, seamstresses, marketing, production managing, graphic designers (advertising/programmes), catering (lunches/teas), hair and make-up, and special effects. The group teaches people in areas they want to learn.

So Miss Saigon is a pretty ambitious project for this not-forprofit North Shore organisation.

Miss Saigon is the 10th longest running Broadway musical in musical theatre history. Since its London premiere in 1989 it has become the third most successful musical in the history of British theatre and the longest running show ever to play at Drury Lane. It has been performed in 18 countries, in nine different languages, has won 30 major awards and has been seen by

Since its London premiere in 1989 it has become the third most successful musical in the history of British theatre and the longest running show ever to play at Drury Lane. over 31 million people worldwide. Eight theatrical societies have been involved in taking Miss Saigon around New Zealand. Prior to Auckland it has had seasons (with different cast and crew) in Christchurch, Wellington, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Napier, Tauranga and Hamilton. The theatrical group in each area has contributed towards the $400,000 required for the set design and for transporting it around the country in four massive containers. The costume department have over 1400 items of Clothing (not including the shoes).

Miss Saigon is an epic love story about the relationship between an American GI and a young Vietnamese woman during the fall of Saigon, and a night that will change their lives forever. Three years later, the US Army has fled Saigon; Chris has returned to America and is now married. He learns that Kim is still alive and has borne him a son. His search for Kim, and their son Tam, finds them living in poverty in Bangkok. When Kim discovers Chris is in Bangkok with his wife, her hopes to be reunited with him disappear. Desperate to ensure a better life for her son. Kim will make the ultimate sacrifice.

For the Auckland season the pivotal role of “Kim” is being played

by Christiana Zhu, a former member of New Zealand composer David Hamilton’s award-winning choir Opus, who thrilled audiences throughout Europe and America. Television personality Russell Dixon will play troubled American GI “Chris”. Guest starring is the enormously talented – and local Shore girl – Tina Cross as “Gigi” - a hardened Saigon stripper. This is a 60-strong all New Zealand cast which is one of the biggest casts ever assembled for a stage musical in Auckland, eclipsing the critically acclaimed “42nd Street” that dazzled theatre audiences last year. As well as the cast, there are 40 stage crew members and another 50-60 people involved in the show, making a total of around 150 people. Most of these people are involved in four weekly rehearsals that are being held at Constellation Drive. There are three rehearsals during the week and one on Sunday for three to four hours at a time. The orchestra practises every Wednesday evening.

Almost the entire set – the same used for the other eight seasons around the country – is being used for these rehearsals.

On the Tuesday night that Channel Magazine was there, the whole

building was a hive of activity. People were practising in all areas of the massive warehouse while the main rehearsal was going on. The massive containers used to transport the set around the country filled the rear of the warehouse. During the hour we were in attendance our host, Mark Betty, as Technical Manager, was called at least five times to supervise the changing of the set. As one was wheeled out the other was wheeled in, in seconds.

Mark introduced us to North Shore Music Theatre’s current President, Martin Searancke, who has his hands full as the Lighting Designer for the show.

If the rehearsals are anything to go by then Miss Saigon is going to be a great show. With all the effort that goes into a show of this type, the North Shore Music Theatre deserves to do well out of it. So Channel readers, make sure you buy your tickets and get along to The Civic between May 20th and June 11th. Tickets have been selling pretty well but the North Shore Music Theatre really does need your support.

To book your tickets visit www.misssaigon.co.nz. To get involved in future shows visit www.nsmt.org.nz

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Channel Magazine has 2 Miss Saigon tickets to be won for readers to a June show. All you have to do is send an email to info@nsmt. org.nz (Subject: Channel) answering this question...

“Who is playing Gigi in the Auckland season of Miss Saigon?” …and you may be a winner. All correct entries (received by May 17th) will go into a draw and the winner will be announced on the North Shore Music Theatre website (www.nsmt.org.nz) by May 19th.

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Why I Love the Shore Anna Hutchison

By now you may have already seen this month’s featured Shore personality on your screens after Anna Hutchison returned to series three of Go Girls, having left part-way through the second series to take on television and film roles overseas. Following her departure from Go Girls, Anna travelled to America and Australia. Whilst in Sydney, she filmed a role in the telemovie, Panic At Rock Island and did a spot on Sea Patrol. Most recently, Anna landed a role on Wild Boys, an Australian series about bush rangers in the 1860s. Anna’s recognition overseas is largely due to her crossing the ditch after series one of Go Girls, to star as Alison Dine in an explosive second series of acclaimed Australian drama Underbelly, The Mr Asia Story. Next she headed to Canada to star in Joss Whedon’s horror film, Cabin in the Woods. The feature is due to release late 2011. Having first graced New Zealand screens as a teenager, Anna is best remembered for her role as Delphi Greenlaw on weeknight serial drama Shortland Street. Other previous television credits include roles on Legend of the Seeker, Ride with the Devil and a core cast role in the Power Rangers series. Anna’s achievements were recognised in the 2009 WIFT Awards where she was nominated for the Images & Sound Success in Television award.

Channel Mag How long have you lived on the Shore?

Anna Hutchison I was born and raised on the Shore. I went to Devonport Primary and Belmont Intermediate.

CM Where were you before?

AH I left briefly and lived in the Viaduct, Australia and America.

I’m currently in Australia.

CM What was it that brought you to the Shore?

AH What brought me back to the Shore was the beautiful beaches. There is nothing like being able to walk 2 minutes and be at the beach.

CM What’s your favourite Shore restaurant and why?

AH My Mum’s house! She is an awesome cook and my sister is excellent too. It is great to have a bunch of friends and family come round for a BBQ. There is a wonderful view, we have fun chats and you get to choose the music.

CM Saturday morning North Shore style?

AH On Saturday mornings I like to go for a run then head to Little and Friday for brekkie.

CM What’s your favourite Shore beach and why?

AH I have always loved Narrow Neck Beach. It is just around the corner and on the last part of the run route I do. So if it is a particularly hot day I can always finish by cooling off at the beach.

CM Where do you go to relax on the Shore?

AH If I get a bit stressed I tend to head to the beach or to Nan’s. Failing that the shops...

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

AH Tash at Stephen Marr at the Department Store. She is the most amazing hairdresser!

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

AH Manly in Sydney is a little bit close to it. There is the ferry and a few beaches.

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

AH Everything! The Shore was the perfect place to grow up! And the people. They are so warm and friendly. I have yet to come across a community as wonderful as that on the Shore.

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Who’s driving Tina?

Energetic entertainer Tina Cross chats to Channel about her role in Miss Saigon and her new Lexus North Shore’s Tina Cross would have to be one of New Zealand’s hardest working entertainers. She seems to pop up just about everywhere. She is currently rehearsing for her role as Gigi in the musical stage show Miss Saigon being put on by our very own North Shore Music Theatre, at The Civic in late May and early June.

During April Tina took delivery of a brand new Lexus RX350 from local dealership Lexus of North Shore. Tina has been a Lexus driver for four years and just loves the vehicles.

“I bought my first Lexus about four years ago, due to the fact that it was a lovely motor vehicle and that the overall Lexus deal meant that virtually all my driving costs were covered for four years,” explained Tina in late April. “That is all the servicing, a set of tyres and I also had the peace of mind that the vehicle was under warranty for the entire four years.”

“During March I was in at Lexus, for what amounted to my last service in the four year period and it dawned on me that it probably was time to upgrade and get the same deal again. I couldn’t believe it, the deal was better again. The new deal I was offered also included one year worth of fuel and insurance for the four year period, which was a special deal that Lexus of North Shore had going in March. So I went home to Wayne, my husband, and raved to him about the deal. The next day Wayne phoned Bob Jago secretly and organised it, then announced to me that all I had to do was choose the colour.

After having a black vehicle for four years I chose a white one and I love it – it’s much easier to keep clean. The new RX is a bit bigger and longer than the previous model and comes with lots more bells and whistles. I’ll never get lost again with my GPS and I love the fact that my iPod and music connects like a mobile phone.”

Tina has lived on the Shore for 20 years, ever since she returned from living in Australia, where she played in a rock group called Koo De Tah. These days she sings solo and also performs regularly as a member of the all-female group Lady Killers (with Suzanne Lynch, Jackie Clarke and Taisha). Variety is the spice of life for Tina Cross, which led her to accept the role in Miss Saigon.

Tina is excited about her role in Miss Saigon. She was asked to do the role by producer David Adkins, as in her words “when you put me in a cast of Asian girls I look just like one of them.” Which is a bit weird for a Maori/Croatian girl originally from Otara – as Mayor Len Brown likes to remind her.

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Tina Cross at rehersal for Miss Saigon in April

“The role I play is like the mother of all the Vietnamese girls, the head prostitute, who sets up the girls for the GI’s in the first part of the show,” says Tina.

“The whole bar scene is quite an important part of the show, as it establishes the relationships that resulted in the children known as the Bui-dois. The story is tragic, gritty, strong and high on energy. A tragic love story.”

It was a role that Tina unsuccessfully auditioned for with Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Miss Saigon in Sydney over 20 years ago.

“I realised a while ago that I am actually well suited to musical theatre as I love to sing, dance and act. I had a ball doing Rocky Horror and Cats previously so am really looking forward to the season of Miss Saigon. We have a fantastic cast of over 50. This is the first time that I have worked with the North Shore Music Theatre and I am truly astounded by the professionalism and organisation of the entire production. There has been fantastic planning, which has been going on for two years, they all have a passion for the theatre and there is nothing at all lacking in the production. We still have four weeks to go before opening night and everything feels like it is right on schedule.”

See Tina Cross in Miss Saigon at The Civic between May 20th and June 11th.

For more information visit www.misssaigon.co.nz.

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1. Evelyn Johnson, Shelley Williams, Nicola Croft, Shelley-Ann Brinkley. 2. Deborah Vawyk, Lisa Ford, Maggie Hanna. 3. Rachael Foster, Paulette Cox. 4. Lynley McCormick, Janet Russell, Kerrie Hughes. 5. Tanika and Emma from Forme Beauty Spa. 6. Kerrie Barclay, Debbie Campbell, Lorraine Chadderton, Ursula Makasini.

7. Ashley Shannon, Michelle Nasmyth. 8. Cali-Michelle Gordon, Kath Rutherford. 9. Peter Wall, North Harbour Club President.

10. Joe Bergin on the catwalk. 11. Models. 12. MC April Ieremia 13. Cheryl Moynagh, Dianne Taylor. 14. Debbie Pattullo, Mark Jago, Pauline Jago, Dennis Millerchen, Tony Shaw. 15. Tina Cross, Bob Jago, Cam Calkoen, Wayne Sullivan. 16. Bob Jago, Cam Calkoen, Richard Martin.

North Harbour Club AIMES Awards Celebrating excellence of our young people The North Harbour Club supports young achievers in our community through the annual AIMES Awards. The club has, as part of its Mission Statement, the desire to provide grants each year to deserving young people of the North Harbour region. Since 1995 the North Harbour Club has awarded over $1.2 million in AIMES Awards.

These Awards are presented to young people of the North Harbour region, aged between 13-25, who have achieved excellence in the categories of the Arts; IT, Innovation & Science; Music; Education; Sport and Service to the Community (Hence - AIMES).

In 2005, the North Harbour Club Hayes Knight Emerging Talent category was introduced recognising individuals who display considerable promise in any of the above categories.

Applicants for the AIMES Awards must, among other things, impress a panel of judges nominated by the Trustees of the North Harbour Club. These awards are keenly sought-after, with up to 100 applications received each year. Many of the applications are considered ‘absolutely outstanding’ by the judges, so

narrowing the final field down is a challenging, but enjoyable, task.

The annual AIMES Awards are announced and presented to the winners at the Club’s annual blacktie dinner which this year will be held on Saturday October 29th at the Bruce Mason Centre. The Hayes Knight Emerging Talent Awards will be celebrated at a cocktail function at The Spencer on Byron Hotel on Wednesday October 26th.

To be eligible to apply for a North Harbour Club AIMES Award in 2010, applicants must:- Be aged between 13-25 years as at the end of July 2011; Have lived in the North Harbour region and can demonstrate a strong affiliation with the North Harbour region for a period of not less than two calendar years; Be able to demonstrate the achievement of excellence in their chosen field; Be able to complete all sections and meet the expectations of the application form in full as requested.

Applications for the 2011 AIMES Awards open in late May.

The 2011 Overall AIMES Awa rd winner was 15 year old Athlete and World Sho t Put Champion Jacko Gill .

For further details visit www.northharbourclub.co.nz or contact: Catherine Lidgard, General Manager, North Harbour Club, Phone 419 0273 or 021 2770699.

Email: catherine@northharbourclub.co.nz

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Home & Living with Firefly Light & Design

Insulate your windows this winter With Firefly Light & Design in Devonport

There is a lot written about insulating walls, ceiling and floors to ensure that your winter heating is more effective, however studies show that glazing is often the weakest link when it comes to winter heat loss.

Formal studies show that between 21 – 30% of the heat lost is through windows. Why? Because heat moves towards cold, so in winter the heat inside your home will try to go through a window to the colder outside. As the heat reaches the window it cools, falls to the floor and then creates a cold draught as this air circulates back into the room.

Creating a warm, dry, draught free home is extremely important to the health of you and your family. A recent University of Otago study showed a significant improvement in the self reported respiratory health of families whose homes were well insulated and draught free.

To reduce winter heat loss through windows it is necessary to trap a layer of insulating air between the window and the room. This can only be achieved with a tight fitting window covering and if you make the correct choice then savings of up to 40% can be achieved.

Two products from Firefly Light & Design that have been shown to greatly increase the thermal efficiency of windows are Shutters and Thermacell blinds.

All insulation is measured in “R” value which is a measure of the material’s resistance to heat flow. The higher the “R” value the better the insulation it will provide for you and your family. (Please note all R values used are American values). A typical window has an R value ranging from 0.9 to 3.0.

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To reduce winter heat loss through windows it is necessary to trap a layer of insulating air between the window and the room.

The Firefly Thermacell blind has minimal side gaps and sits on the sill at the bottom. Their Thermacell blinds have R values ranging from 3.78 to 4.19.

They are the tightest fitting blind or curtain you will find and so will trap an efficient layer of still air. As well as the air between the window and blind the cellular structure of the blind then creates another insulating layer. These modern blinds come in a large range of colours with both light filtering and blockout options. Call in at Firefly and see the selection available.

Shutters are another Firefly product that give great thermal insulation.

Their Woodlore range of shutters has an R value of 4.11 and reduces heat loss through the window by 30% when installed in their unique tight fitting frame. Shutters not only look fantastic but they are also one of the most flexible window treatments available offering fantastic lightblock and thermal insulation when the blades are closed plus privacy, light filtering and UV protection when you rotate the blades to the desired position.

Insulate your windows now so that you create a warm, healthy and draught free home for your family this winter and remember when the hot summer rays return in 6 months time you also have two of the most effective window treatments to keep the heat out and your home cool for summer.

Go and see Anne, Chris, Jake and Nadia today at Firefly in Devonport. They are open Monday to Friday from 9.00am until 5.30pm and Saturdays, 10.00am until 5.00pm. They also have a great website that is constantly updated which shows their excellent range (www.fireflynz.com).

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By Caroline Everitt of Devonport Chocolates

For the love of chocolate Have you noticed that over the last 10 years New Zealand has seen an increase in the number of gourmet chocolate producers and even the big names like Whittakers, Cadburys and Nestle seem to be bringing out more variations of chocolate. This is because New Zealanders are embracing chocolate like never before and whether you prefer gourmet handmade chocolate or need a quick fix from your supermarket, more and more of you are enjoying chocolate.

To celebrate New Zealanders obsession with chocolate and as a continuation of her own my Mum, Stephanie Everitt was asked by Bateman Publishing to write a book on the history of chocolate in New Zealand and she spent a year researching, experimenting and cooking to produce a book with something for all chocoholics. If you like to bake with chocolate, want to make your own delicious truffles or want to know a few tips and tricks of the trade this is a great book to add to your collection (but of course I would say that!). This sweet little treat of a book will made a great present for Mother’s Day or try this delicious recipe below just one of the heaps that didn’t make it into the book but it is still delicious!

For the love of chocolate is available from all good book stores , Whitcoulls, Borders and Devonport Chocolates stores.

White Chocolate Macadamia Biscotti Makes about 70 pieces 180g unsalted butter, melted & cooled 230g caster sugar 3 eggs (room temperature) Finely grated zest of three lemons 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract 200g Devonport Chocolates white chocolate calletts 120g macadamia nut halves 375g plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius Line two trays with baking paper Combine melted butter, sugar, eggs, lemon zest and vanilla in a large bowl and whisk with a fork Stir in the chocolate and macadamia nuts.

In another bowl sift together the flour and baking powder.

Add to the butter mixture stirring with a wooden spoon to form a soft, sticky dough.

Divide the mixture into four equal portions Transfer each portion to a lightly floured board and shape into 5 x 20cm log

Place on the trays 8cm apart, allowing room for spreading, flatten each log slightly with your hand.

Bake, swapping trays halfway through for 30 – 35 minutes or until logs are firm to touch.

Set aside to cool on trays.

Reduce the oven temperature to 150 degrees Celsius.

Use a sharp knife to cut the 2 logs into 1cm thick slices on an angle. Spread on the trays, bake, turning them over halfway through cooking for 20 minutes or until the biscotti are crisp and beginning to colour.

Cool on the trays. Repeat with the remaining logs.

The biscotti will keep for two weeks if stored in an airtight container.

This recipe is ideal to use for a gift. Pack the biscotti in attractive jars, tins or boxes. Line the boxes and tins with strips of baking paper and tie with ribbon, string or raffia.

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042 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.

Spanish Wine the wines, regions and styles It’s no surprise with the increased influence of Spanish cuisine that Spanish wines are increasingly popular. The quality and offering from Spain has increased remarkably and there’s now exceptional wines at all ends of the spectrum from many of the 77 recognised DO - Denominación de Origen.

The most well known Spanish wine region is the Northern DO of Rioja, whilst there’s been Rioja imported into New Zealand for many years; the range of quality Rioja has never been so large. Along with Rioja there are many wines from other DO now imported into New Zealand. Here’s a quick guide to some of the regions, the labelling and a little more to assist you in diving into the wonderful world of Spanish wine.

Rioja Starting with the most popular and well recognized Spanish region, the world over; Rioja. Rioja is located north of Madrid and is centered around the town of Logrono. The wines of the Rioja DO are produced mainly from Grenache and Tempranillo. Some Rioja will be labeled Cosecha, Crianza, Riserva or Gran Riserva, each classification referring to the time the wine has spent in oak and the ageing in the cellars before release. To have these classifications appear on the label, the requirements set by the DO must be adhered to. Increasingly, there are wines produced that don’t have these classifications on them, the wine maker preferring instead to make the best wine possible , giving the fruit the oak required, the wine the time necessary in the cellar, rather than as per the regulations. Confusing? Not really, it just means that relying on these classifications for quality is not the best approach to purchasing. It’s better to work out which producer’s style you prefer and purchase that way. Some top producers include; Marques de Murrieta – a single vineyard estate, they label traditionally and start their production with a Riserva, Murrieta is a high quality Rioja producer, the wines are made in a modern style. The Murrieta Riserva is predominately Tempranillo.

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Marques de Caceres – internationally the market leader in Rioja, the wines are traditionally labeled, traditional in style, with modern wine making techniques.

The Marques de Caceres wines are predominately Tempranillo.

Palacios Remondo – the family winery of super star Spanish wine maker, Alvaro Palacios. The wines are modern in style, modern packaging and represent superb value for money. The Palacios Remondo Rioja are generally more dominant in Grenache, they are fruit driven, luscious styles.

Solar Viejo – owned by the large Spanish Cava producer Freixenet, Solar Viejo are a very traditional Rioja producer, traditional in style, labelling and packaging, the wines are predominately Tempranillo.

Finca Allende – are a super quality Rioja producer, their wines are complex and intriguing, made predominately from Tempranillo.

Ribera del Duero Located about an hour north of Madrid, Ribera del Duero is located along the Duero river, that flows through Portugal and out to the sea at Oporto. The wines of Ribera del Duero are made from Tinta Fina – a local clone of tempranillo.

If you happen to suggest to a winemaker in Ribera that their wine is made from Tempranillo, they’ll most certainly quickly correct you – its Tinta Fina.

The labelling discussion here is exactly as it is for Rioja, in Ribera more than in Rioja, there’s wines not labelled to the regulations. Some top producers include; Vega Sicilia – the iconic winery of the region and until recently the most expensive wines from Spain.

Aalto – a newcomer and one to watch, Aalto was started in 1999 by long time Vega Sicilia winemaker Mariano Garcia, together with Xavier who had managed the DO for Ribera for a number of years. There are two wines made – Aalto and Aalto PS – both exceptional.

Protos – the original winery of the region, Protos was originally named Bodegas 454 524

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Priorat Situated inland from Barcelona, Priorat is a precious wine region that is protected from the sea by the Montsant Mountains. An old region that’s seen a new start in the last 15 years when the vineyards here were reinvigorated. One of the team leading this charge was Alvaro Palacios (from Palacios Remondo in Rioja) the wine labelled here are under his own name and include L’Ermita, a now iconic Spanish wine, made from very old Grenache. The wines from Priorat are made predominately from Carignan and Grenache. Carignan is a strong forward grape variety, known for its ageing ability.

Bierzo Located in the North west of Spain, near the white wine region of Rias Baixis (home to Albarino) This region has a similar story to that of Priorat, the region was given new life with pioneers including Alvaro Palacios and his cousin, Ricardo. The wines from this region are made from the native variety – Mencia. It’s a variety that is very hard to describe, it tastes a little like a mix of a Pinotage, Malbec and a little Merlot, perfect to take to a wine lover’s dinner party.

During May all Glengarry stores are celebrating everything Spanish, there are lots of opportunities to taste a range of Spanish wines and plenty of great promotional offers.

The King of Spanish Cheese

Manchego

Whilst there are now many ‘Manchego style’ cheeses made throughout Spain, the original Manchego and the cheese that is awarded the DO Denominación de Origen is a sheeps milk cheese that is produced in the expansive rolling hills of the La Mancha area. To be recognised under the DO, the milk for the cheese must come from the Manchego breed of sheep.

The region of La Mancha is located in the centre of Spain, it sits on a plateau at around 600 metres above sea level. There are DO’s for wine production in La Mancha as well as Cheese DO, the wines produced here tend to be very juicy ripe wines. Sitting in the centre of Spain, heat and ripeness is not a problem here.

Manchego is produced pasteurised and unpasturied, The process of making Manchego starts with Manchego Sheeps milk, with a minimum fat content of 6%.

The milk is heated, the whey and curds separated. The curds are cut and packed into moulds. The cheese is then salted and left to age, for a minimum of 60 days in caves. On average a round of Manchego weighs in at 3kg.

Manchego is sold at three different maturity levels;

Manchego Fresco – is the first level. Fresco is cheese that has been aged for 2 weeks only, it’s not often seen outside Spain. Fresco is made in small quantities, it is a rich cheese that has a mild flavour on the palate.

Manchego Curado – is the second level. Curado is Manchego that is aged for three to six months, Curado is a nutty sweet type of Manchego, it breaks easily and is very versatile.

Manchego Viejo is the oldest of Manchego – it’s aged for a minimum of one year, as it ages the flavours intensify, the cheese has a rich, deep peppery character.

Manchego is a wonderfully versatile cheese; • Slice it and serve is as an eating cheese on an antipasto platter • Use it in place of Parmesan • Serve it after dinner, with quince paste and a nice glass of sherry • Manchego is great with Spanish Jamon in a sandwich • Serrano ham salad with pistachio and Manchego (pictured above).

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Retro Chic at Ecco Shoes Beautiful winter hues, coupled with timeless and classic detailing.

ECCO shoes are feminine yet tough enough for venturing feet first into life.

How can such style feel this great? It’s something to do with the directinjected midsole which give these shoes first-rate shock absorption.

Ok, you’ve heard it before, you say, but trying is believing! Slip into a pair of ECCO shoes at Milford Shopping Centre and just feel the incredible lightness and suppleness that comes from such ingenuity of manufacturing. After all, ECCO have been doing this since 1963 and it’s not by chance that such technical expertise has come about.

Seriously though, we can talk about the quality of leather, flexible soles, shock absorption, comfort fibre systems, but honestly what matters here is how the feet feel the moment they slip into something that screams comfort. Guaranteed you’ll not want to take them off – ever! But more importantly is ECCO’s uncanny ability to integrate all this technology with up-to-date European styling.

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Optometry & eyewear with Melissa Hay, Visique Milford

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

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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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The eyes of our young one’s Did you know that a newborn babies eye is already 70% the size of an adult? Babies at this age are not great at focusing, and can see things between 20 to 40 cm. This is the distance to their mother’s face while being held or breast fed.

Babies first like to distinguish faces, and then movement. By two months, their colour vision skills start to kick in, and they can distinguish red, green, blue and yellow. Their eyes rapidly develop up to six months, where the co-ordination of eye movements and the re-focus ability is learnt.

Plunket does a great job in New Zealand looking after babies, including their eyes. And its not until the age of four that children should be seen by their optometrist.

In my view, it is vital for every child to have a routine eye check-up before they start school. So much of the learning that goes on at school is through their eyes – and children don’t yet know what they should or shouldn’t be seeing.

A routine child’s vision exam takes about 20 minutes, and costs $50 (or free if you have a community services card). Some studies suggest that up to 40% of children would benefit from glasses at this age. But, we can also look for other issues, like co-ordination, tracking, colour vision and most importantly the health of their eye.

So, book an appointment in May and get a free pair of designer children’s sunglasses for every child age 4-6.

Visique Milford Optometrists

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

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048 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 month he’s ventured a bit further afield – to Thailand and Burma!

If you know of any North Shore adventures you would love Shaun to tackle in future issues, Email him at:- shaun@tasmantrespasser.com.

Kidnapped in Burma “Can’t get to a phone a bit of trouble in Burma coming home for three months” – Dad. This was an email I received from my father a few years ago. It was the first communication I’d had from him in seven months and the last I had heard from him was that he was heading to the Burma Thailand border to work with orphaned children from the Karen people.

Not the most calming email to receive but none the less it was good to know he was okay and was on his way home. Dad had been working on the border of Thailand and Burma running and organising a new internationally funded orphanage when a certain faction of the Burmese army decided that they would be better at running it and Dad wouldn’t be allowed to leave. During the time the orphanage was under new control Dad witnessed a number of atrocities some of which were horrific and eventually decided he needed to escape to alert the funding organisations and stop the flow of money which was being used to purchase everything but supplies for the orphans. Running away with another volunteer they made it across the border and eventually Dad made it back home to the North Shore and ensured that the international organisations were made aware of the situation in that particular part of Burma.

Ever since that particular incident I have been interested in visiting Burma or at least South East Asia and at the end of March I was lucky enough to get stuck into some backpacking around Northern Thailand and Lao with my Girlfriend Lisa.

It took around 12 hours to fly to Bangkok a slightly frustrating flight after I realised Royal Brunei Airlines didn’t serve alcohol which made my first Singa Beer at Bangkok taste like gold. Faced with a five hour wait at Bangkok Airport we decided that posing as guests in the brand new Novotel across the road would be a great idea and we killed about three hours relaxing by the pool before being politely asked to leave! A bit cheeky but we were buying beers and food and it was a far better option than sitting on the floor. A connecting flight took us up to Udon Thani in North East Thailand. Just before landing I caught

a small glimpse of the famous Mekong River dividing Thailand and Lao and I started to get a bit excited about the next few weeks ahead.

The temperature was surprisingly mild, around 20 degrees and it wasn’t long before the Thai family that would be looking after us arrived to take us to dinner before heading to a hotel for bed.

Over the next few days Lisa and I got a full insight into the lives and culture of rural Thailand and it was everything we expected plus a little bit more.

Living with a large Thai farming family who’s main income was derived from extracting latex from rubber trees we were privy to some great hospitality, eating fish from the Mekong and on one occasion grasshoppers from the fields! I found the community and how the micro economy function to be fascinating with every family member having some role to play in the latex extracting business. An incredibly resourceful community in the fact that if the rubber tress were not producing latex then there was about 10 other ways of making money ranging from making charcoal to growing catfish.

Lisa and I eventually made it across the border to Lao. I found the history of Lao incredibly tragic. Especially the number of times they have been occupied by other nations and their struggle with unexploded bombs and landmines.

Exploring the borders of Lao and Thailand and living with the rural Thai family was a great trip. An adventure not full of luxury and not without the odd stomach bug but full of culture and unique experiences which were well worth the trip.

Thanks to the team at Flight Centre Takapuna for helping organise a great adventure!

Rating 7/10 Flights: $1300 NZ-BKK, Flights internal – $150 Food / Accommodation – $550 Total Cost: per person – $2000 A charcoal producing pit.

The french built a tribute to the Arc de Triomphe during their occupation of Lao.

A rubber tree collecting latex.

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Knitting with Crafty Knitwits , Milford 049

We love winter projects at Crafty Knitwits

Well Crafty Knitwits are very busy right now with everyone coming in to start off their winter projects.

We have some gorgeous yarn in store now for the discerning knitter including 100% Cashmere and 100% Baby Alpaca... and many more varieties of luxurious yarn through to the great practical ranges for kiddies. If you take the time to compare off the peg prices for quality knitted garments as opposed to knitting a garment yourself in a luxurious yarn (so you do know what the garment is made of), you may be pleasantly surprised to find you can knit the garment at half the price. Sure you will spend time doing it, but the satisfaction of making your own unique garment surpasses buying any label – especially when your friends ask you... “Where did you buy that?” and your answer is... “I made it!”.

Some Handy Hints to Happy Knitting Preparation before proceeding with knitting or crochet

Read your pattern – Gain an understanding of the whole pattern before you start so that you have a good overview of how the garment is constructed.

Do a tension test – Most patterns have a tension test equation. Don’t ignore this – take the time to knit a tension square. Everyone knits at a different tension and individual knitting style and tension can also be affected by using different yarns. Change your needle sizes up or down to gain the right gauge.

Purchase enough yarn to complete the garment – Yarn is dyed in shades that vary depending on the batch in which they were dyed, so you need to allow for enough yarn from the same batch when you are buying. We are happy to put some aside for you just in case or for you to bring back unused unopened yarn. Better to be safe than sorry!

Blocking your garment

Before tackling sewing up your knitted garment... block it. This will make the job of sewing it up easier as the edges won’t roll in and you will find the finishing of your garment will be a better quality.

When you have finished knitting the garment, weave in any loose ends of yarn and then pin the garment out flat to the size required and then either lightly spray or sponge the garment with water so that it is damp and leave the garment to dry naturally. When dry you should notice that the knitted garment has settled and if the edges were rolling, these have flattened out. Hint is... use plenty of pins to gain the best end result.

Next month: We will talk about the different methods used to sewing up the garment...a job that most of us would rather not have to do!

On the other side of the shop we have some wonderful fabrics and panels available including Beatrix Potter ‘The Flopsy Bunnies’ Fabric Book which is a quick project and a beautiful gift for that special new baby that has arrived or is arriving soon!

Fun for kids

For Holiday fun for kids, we have a range of ‘Villa’ dress up costumes for kids to colour themselves, wear and play! Also worth checking out the cardboard castle and royal chair. These are easily assembled cardboard, kids decorate themselves and then play in them!

Worldwide Public Knitting Day, 48 Hour Knit-a-thon. We need you!

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 Knit-a-thon over 48 Hours. 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 and Filatura Di Crosa brands of yarn.We are looking for knitters to sign up for 1, 2 or 3 hour stints starting 9am on Friday June 17th through until 9am Sunday June 19th. It will be loads of fun. We will supply the needles, Wentworths are kindly sponsoring the yarn – which will be Loyal 10 Ply Wool (5 cents of every ball of this yarn already goes directly to the Child Cancer Foundation). We will be knitting a large black and white square to make up warm ‘Watch the Rugby Rugs’ which will be auctioned. 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 Knit-a-thon will be held in the Crafty Knitwits Milford 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 Knit-a-thon... 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 09-486-2724.

PS: We have already had a lot of people sign up but we need more! Especially some night owls for the night shifts!

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050 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

Not Just another Tosser

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.

Sumo salad Takapuna Torpedo Bay Cafe is a recent addition to the Shore cafe scene. It has a fabulous site in the new Navy Museum, along Devonport waterfront at the foot of North Head with stunning views of the city.

LITTLE & FRIDAY

Little and Friday is a perfect little neighbourhood cafe/bakery, where you can feast on pies, cakes and tarts fresh out of the oven, washed down with superbly extracted coffee

Altura CafÉ

67 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. Telephone 489 7866.

OPEN 7 DAYS 8AM UNTIL 5pm.

FULLY LICENSED 64 KING EDWARD PARADE DEVONPORT. PH: 445 5186 supreme. Winner Best Cakes/ Counter Top section in Metro Top 50 Cafes 2010.

OPEN WED TO SUN

8AM - 3PM 42 EVERSLEIGH ROAD, TAKAPUNA. (THE ROAD OPPOSITE TAKA GRAMMAR)

PH: 489 8527

The food and menu is typical of New Zealand café culture and ticks all the right boxes, catering to busy workday breakfasts and lunches during the week, while on weekends it turns into a popular, lazy brunch spot.

Mon - Fri 7am - 4.30pm

Sat 8am - 4pm.

23 Douglas Alexandra Parade, Albany. PH: 448 1416 www.alturacoffee.co.nz

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Email: takapuna@sumosalad.com Opening hours: Monday – Friday: 7.30 – 7pm Saturday: 8.30 – 7pm, Sunday: 8 – 7pm Takapuna’s Sumo Salad is bringing something new, tasty and healthy to the concept of quick, fast food on the go.

“Yes we have a passion for the green stuff but we’re more than just salads,” say owners Stuart and Jacqui Wright. “We’ve got lots of delicious meals that are cooked while our customer waits, whilst having loads of quick healthy deli options that are prepared fresh every morning and are ready for customers to take out or dine in.”

The Salads are tasty, healthy and filling, while the sandwiches, wraps and toasties offer that same fresh healthiness with a little something extra.

Anyone who has ever been to Sumo Salad on Hurstmere Road knows the truth of that statement and the café’s gourmet rolls, wraps and toasties have become a favourite for lunches and meals on Takapuna’s busiest street.

The most popular of all the options has to be the range of signature salads – the Rolls Royce of Salads as they’re often referred to – that are made to order. Stuart’s personal favourite, which he refers to as the King of All Salads, is the Grilled Chicken Low GI, with creamy feta, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh avocado, carrot and cucumber on a mixed lettuce base and tossed with a seeded mustard vinaigrette.

While that may be Stu’s favourite, the most popular dish that has customers returning again and again, has to be the Grilled Chicken and Marinated Mushroom (which just happens to be Jacqui’s favourite) with

The channel Cafe guide 051 Buffalo bar & grill

Special Lunch $15.00 includes complimentary glass of House Wine, Juice, Soft Drink or Coffee.

Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch & Dinner.

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fresh avocado, creamy feta and almonds on a rocket leaf bed, tossed with a lemon parsley dressing.

“People love our mushrooms whether they are in our salads or used in our breakfasts. We do something really special with them and the customers can’t get enough of them.” And the best thing… everything on the menu is healthy and made daily on the premises from the freshest ingredients.

“The reason it’s called Sumo is because you can eat as much as a sumo and not end up looking like one,” says Stuart.

The Salads are tasty, healthy and filling, while the sandwiches, wraps and toasties offer that same fresh healthiness with a little something extra.

And with winter fast approaching, Sumo Salad’s very popular range of warming soups, pastas and risottos are sure to sustain you through the coming chilly months.

There are up to three different types of soups available every day – these include awesome King Pumpkin Soup; the absolutely to die for Mushroom Soup; Chicken Noodle Soup; and Fresh Tomato Soup – with more flavours and styles being added throughout winter.

“Obviously salads are our speciality,” says Jacqui, “but many do not realise that we have a gorgeous selection of breakfasts. All our breakfasts are fresh and uncomplicated, yet tasty and are offered at extremely competitive prices.” The breakfasts have been well received by many of the returning locals, who have discovered Sumo Salad as a great breakfast venue.

One last thing to mention is the coffee, brownies and other treats. A lot of people are claiming that Sumo Salad serves some of the best coffee in Takapuna . All the girls working there have been trained by the “Mother of all Things Baristas in New Zealand” Emma Markland Webster, a major force in the global coffee industry.

When you eat at Sumo, make sure that you leave some room for some of their Chocolate Brownie. Best summed up by its nickname – the NoShare Brownie – because once you have your first bite, there’s no way you’re going to want to share it.

So whether it’s for a tasty breakfast, filling sandwich, fresh salad, warming soup or a decadent treat, Sumo Salad has what you need in one quick, guilt-free stop.

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

CAffe massimo, takapuna

Located in the heart of Takapuna, Caffé Massimo is one of the closest cafés to Takapuna beach, the Takapuna shops and popular Sunday market.

At Caffe Massimo Coffee we roast our coffee on site. We select only the finest arabica beans, carefully handpicked

TOASTED ESPRESSO Award winning Toasted espresso is the consummate in Boutique Coffee Roasting.

We have designed our espresso bar to be an interactive

LATIN LARDER

A beacon of tranquility amongst the rows of cafés in Takapuna, Latin Larder is a garden café that focuses on fresh food and great hospitality.

for 2011. Tiger offers a great space to meet up with friends - and while you’re here have a look at our amazing equipment. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Mon-Fri 6.30AM-4PM.

SATURDAY 8AM-2.30PM 18 BARRY’S POINT RD, TAKAPUNA PH: 489 3084 www.tigercoffee.com for perfect ripeness from the world’s legendary coffee estates and plantations, to bring you the finest, most delicious coffees possible.

A large area of outdoor seating allows customers to maximise its beach side location.

open 7 days

7am til late 1/3 the strand, takapuna PH: 486 5550 www.caffemassimo.co.nz environment. Where everyone can feel comfortable, converse and feel part of the whole coffee lifestyle.

MON-FRI 7AM TIL 3.30PM

42 Barry’s Point Road, Takapuna Phone 966 6485 www.toasted.co.nz And, these great features can be found in their catering service as well – whether on premise or off.

Contact Justin today.

latin larder

TUESDAY TO SUNDAY 6.30am-3.00pm 170 HURSTMERE ROAD, TAKAPUNA PH: 489 5563

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052 spotlight on the takapuna markets

Chilli, spice

& everything nice

Nothing keeps you warmer in the colder months than chillies. A kick of heat to keep you going when the wind is howling and rain is falling. And to start, take a look at some of the great finds Channel magazine has found for you.

at the Takapuna markets to keep you warm.

Chilli Tapenade

A Moorish olive spread laced with spicy chillies from TopShelf products. $6 for a 100g container.

Hot Chilli Hummus, Harissa Chilli Hummus and Instanbul Dip

Chilli Tomato Sauce

Created by the Jolly Chef, this simple sauce is made of tomato sauce and chilli flakes. Great with a pie, sausages or anything that you want to add a bit of a kick to. $3 per bottle.

Takapuna Market Spotlight

Hot Chilli Hummus from Turkish Bazaar Trading made with chickpeas, hot chilli, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, soy bean oil and spices. Pretty hot and extra yum! $5 per container.

Chilli Salad Sprinkles and Dukkah

Yummy Seeds salad sprinkles are dry roasted seed mixes with sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds packed with a chilli punch. A great touch to stir-frys, salads, vegetables and anything requiring a spicy, crunchy punch.

Yummy Dukkah is a ground powder of sesame seeds, almonds, sunflower seeds, coriander, paprika and chilli perfect for dipping with bread and olive oil.

Seeds: medium container - $14, small container $8; Dukkah $11 container.

Stand: Pukeko Bakery Owner: Jason The Baker Products: Breads, Ciabattas, Danishes, Croissants and Hot Cross Buns Location: Along Anzac Street Best Selling Product: Danishes – the perfect Sunday morning treat!

Pukeko Bakery is one of the “regulars” at the Takapuna markets always in the same location selling some of the tastiest pastries in town. Blueberry Danishes, Chocolate Croissants, Ham and Cheese Croissants and Walnut Swirls – breakfast has never been so mouth-watering good.

But the great flavours and value don’t stop at these morning treats.

Pukeko Bakery supplies the bread for Simon Gault’s Nourish Group including Euro Bar. These amazing breads include Roasted Kumara Loaf (inspired by a Maori bread called “Rewena Paraoa” made from Roasted Golden Kumara with toasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds), Spiced Cranberry and Current Loaf and lovely Ciabatta rolls.

As well as Schiacciata, and Italian flat bread, available in every flavour imaginable. Come indulge in Jason’s amazing creations – its been more than 20 years in the making with apprenticeships in San Francisco, France and Italy – all to make beautiful bread for New Zealand and the North Shore.

Stay up to date with Pukeko Bakery’s new flavours at: www.facebook.com/Pukeko-Bakery

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Spicy Chorizo Sausage

Gluten-free, celiac-friendly pork sausages with a good kick. Perfect to eat with a salad, in a soup or as part of a Spanish paella. $6 per pack.

Shadie Stables created Chilli Pepper, Chilli Salt and Chilli and Garlic Salt

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Take a day to discover Massey University. Check out hundreds of world-class courses, get a tour of the campus and attend lectures that interest you. There will be live entertainment, refreshments and heaps of activities. So bring your friends and wh채nau and experience the fun and vibrance of campus life at Massey.

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Fashion designer receives honorary doctorate Top fashion designer Kate Sylvester concealed her chic attire under a traditional academic gown when she received an honorary doctorate in fine arts from Massey University in Takapuna in April.

The Auckland designer with a reputation as one of Australasia’s premier fashion creators was capped at the College of Creative Arts’ graduation ceremony, in the second of six graduation ceremonies for the University’s Albany campus.

Dr Sylvester was a design student in the mid-1980s at the then-Wellington Polytechnic (now Massey’s College of Creative Arts), and she was inducted into its Hall of Fame in 2008. The latest accolade recognises her contribution to New Zealand’s economy and enhancement of the country’s creative fashion industry internationally, according to a citation read at the ceremony by Zambesi fashion designer Neville Findlay (ONZM).

In her acceptance speech at the ceremony to honour graduates from the Colleges of Creative Arts and Education, and the New Zealand School of Music, she recounted how her declaration at a high school careers evening that she wanted to be a fashion designer was greeted with the comment “no such jobs exist in New Zealand.”.

But she stuck with her “ridiculous dream” of making “beautiful, unique garments” that would one day be sold all over the world, appear in Vogue magazines and be shown by international models. “None of these things were a reality when I started. Now, they are part of my daily life,” she said.

She urged graduates to “dream preposterous dreams, be brave, be ambitious – and remember you have to work really hard”. She thanked her parents for their support, as well as her business partner and husband Wayne Conway, a graphic designer she met when they were both students.

Mr Findlay said the journey to Dr Sylvester’s global brand began when she was a teenager making most of her own garments “adapting patterns and turning opshop garments into something quite different from their intended use”.

She learned the technical skills of pattern making and machining during a fashion design diploma in Wellington in 1985, before moving to London then Paris for three years. It was there that her creative flair flourished.

She has since grown a globally successful business – following sustainable practices – that today boasts three internationally distributed lines stocked in Europe, Britain, Australia, South East Asia and the United States. Her design team recently won the Emerging Small and Medium Business Award at the Sustainable Business Network Awards.

Dr Sylvester, he said, is committed to keeping her garments New Zealandmade, and to using sustainable, ethical textiles where possible, including top grade merino wool. “By factoring sustainability into all her decision-making, she hopes to one day be officially certified as carbon neutral.”

She has been an inspiration to many young designers too. “Not only has she inspired young designers as students, she has shown her confidence in the quality of Massey graduates by hiring them.”

Kate Sylvester is capped

by Chancellor Dr Russ Bal lard with an honorary doctorate in Fine Arts at Mas sey’s graduation ceremony in Takapuna at the Bruce Mason Centre.

Dr Sylvester – who can now add the title ‘Doctor of Fine Arts (honoris causa)’ after her name – will also be talking up the benefits of tertiary education as part of the University’s new television and online advertising campaign linking its successful former students, staff and alumni with being part of “the engine of the new New Zealand”.

She will be the first “face of Massey” in the new advertising campaign, which debuts on television on April 17. It highlights Massey’s role as a driving force to meet the changing needs of New Zealand and the world in the 21st century.

In an event to announce her honorary doctorate, Vice-Chancellor Steve Maharey described Dr Sylvester as an example of the sort of success the University aims to inspire, and her honorary doctorate is in recognition of her impressive contribution in putting New Zealand’s fashion design on the world stage, and the qualities needed to achieve this.

“We recognise the astounding contribution she has made over the years in taking New Zealand fashion and design to a whole new level,” Mr Maharey says. “Kate’s triumph in elevating New Zealand design to a world-class, lucrative industry with a distinctly Kiwi flavour very much reflects what Massey stands for as a university. Making an impact, making a real difference to the way we do things in this country and globally – that’s what we aspire to.

“Fashion design is perhaps one of the more glamorous things you can do at university. But the flair, innovation and creative drive Kate has demonstrated in getting her collections shown on catwalks and sold in boutiques around the globe is what links her to other top achievers Massey has produced – whether they are devising new systems for cleaner water and affordable electricity in developing nations, creating new protein products to combat malnourishment, or researching sustainable farming techniques.

Mr Maharey says Dr Sylvester was nominated for an honorary doctorate last year by the College of Creative Arts and went through a rigorous selection programme before being chosen for the prestigious award.

“At the same time our marketing team was compiling a list of former Massey students who had gone on to great things and Kate was immediately identified as one of the best known and most successful New Zealanders to lead our marketing campaign this year, along with a number of highly successful former students. We are extremely lucky to have someone of Kate’s calibre to endorse what Massey has to offer our young people.”

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Education: Carmel College 057 ‘Killer Hill’ and Mudslides for Year Eight Students In the last week of March Carmel College year eight students had three days of fun, adventure filled challenges and activities at Camp Adair in the Hunua Ranges.

Some of the activities were designed as personal challenges, which the students faced each time with a great amount of support and encouragement from their peers, parents, teachers, and the instructors. Over and over they conquered their fear of heights with activities such as the High Swing, High Beam, Super Fox, Cargo Climb and the Giant’s Ladder, while other activities encouraged them to work as a team, problem solve, use initiative and listen to each other! Of course, some were just a lot of fun, like the famous mudslide.

Activities also included a four-hour tramp, part of which was an hour going up ‘Killer Hill’, ending at the Hunua Falls where spectacular views awaited, justifying the effort. By common vote the highlights of the Camp were the High Swing and the Confidence Course – a military style assault course through lots of mud.

Dragon Boating Battle won by ‘Boat of Beauties’ 22 girls braved the cold early morning to represent Carmel College at the Auckland Secondary Schools Dragon Boating Championship held on Lake Pupuke recently.

The girls performed their chants and drew positive attention to themselves as they became known as the ‘boat of beauties’ for the day.

During the round races the girls won a 1st, two 2nds and one 3rd then found themselves in the Plate Final which they won beating Baradene College by .001 of a second.

Carmel can add this success to the top three placings in the Cup or Plate Section they have attained over the last seven years.

Carmelised Carmelised

Carmelised is an award winning cookbook devised and produced by ex-student Kate Marsh who not only created this stunning cookbook but also obtained a Gold CREST award, a Food Technology Scholarship and Level 3 NCEA with excellence. Kate is the first Carmel College student to have ever achieved this.

Coin Trail for Compassion Another extremely successful Coin Trail was held in March. This annual tradition has been part of Carmel life for over 30 years. It has always taken place on, or near, St Patrick’s Day and began as the Copper Trail with classes competing to see who could make the longest trail of copper (one and two cent) coins.

It has developed since then into a two-fold competition. One, to see which class can come up with the best design related to the particular year’s Core Mercy Value and; two, to see which class and House can raise the most money.

The money raised goes to a variety of Outreach programmes. Carmel’s Core Mercy value for 2011 is Compassion.

This year a grand total of $3520.30 was raised which will be shared between Carmel’s sister school in Samoa, Paul VI, and the Christchurch Appeal.

The winning design pictured here was created by Year 11AD who also raised the greatest amount of money $266.80.

This amazing cookbook focuses on sweet treat recipes contributed by students and families and friends of the school – with mouth-watering photography by Michelle Keller and beautifully designed

by Spacific Yearbooks.

Carmelised

Carmelised not only is a stunning cookbook filled with delicious recipes that will ensure it becomes a family favourite but it is also a celebration of Carmel College.

If you would like to obtain a copy of this fabulous cookbook please contact Pru Armstrong on 4861132 ext:740 or at parmstrong@carmel.school.nz

Carmel College, 108 Shakespeare Road, Milford, Auckland. Phone: 486 1132.

Visit: www.carmel.school.nz.

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Kristin Success at the NZSS Triathlon Michael Perree is the New Zealand Secondary leader, made a smooth transition and headed out on Schools’ Triathlon Champion. the 20km cycle. The cycle was two laps and Michael Jack’s Point, Queenstown, one of the most had made an early move to be leading after the first spectacular scenic sights in New Zealand played lap. As the field slowly pulled him in, Michael entered host to this year’s New Zealand Secondary Schools’ the last transition into the run leg. He led out onto the Triathlon. Outstanding views and a magnificent course run but only seconds ahead of Josh Kenyon (Taupo welcomed three Kristin hopefuls to the Jack’s Point Nui-a-Tia College) with AKSS champion Cooper Rand Golf Course where the event was based.

(Saint Kentigern College). Nerves were at an extreme Maddie Dillon, Emily Pearce and Michael Perree high for Michael’s supporters as he held onto a who represented Kristin in the Senior division had a narrow lead with only a few kilometres left. A solid run through of the course the day before the event constant pace was all Michael needed to win, and and felt confident about the layout. A 750m swim that’s exactly what he did. Congratulations Michael was the first obstacle to overcome, in near freezing on becoming the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ cold water! Following the swim was an undulating Triathlon champion, a truly remarkable effort. cycle leg around the Jack’s Point hills with a couple of “It was a great day, great race, just so happy steep inclines to test the competitors. After 20km on everything came together and was just fortunate the bike, a 5km run which was three laps around the enough that it was my day today. A big thank-you to lake was the only thing that stood in the way of the everyone who has helped me get to where I am today, athletes and the finish line. family, coaches and friends, thanks very much”, said The Senior Boys were away with a small but Michael Perree following his win. a strong field. There were several boys who had Maddie Dillon and Emily Pearce competed in the been talked up who were out for the title. However, Senior Girls’ competition. Maddie was up against U19 one Kristin student kept under the radar to surprise Oceania and New Zealand champion Mikayla Nielson everyone and blew the competition away. Michael (Correspondence School). Maddie was first out of the Perree came out of the water only seconds behind the water and straight onto her bike but Mikayla was not

far behind. Emily had a great swim also, competing in her first year of the Senior division, she was on the bike and off to make up some ground on the leaders.

The cycle leg sorted out the competitors as Maddie had a near two-minute deficit behind Mikayla. This was always going to be tough as Mikayla is known for her long distance running. Emily had a solid cycle leg and was making good ground going into her strongest discipline, the run. Mikayla stretched her lead on the run and finished well ahead of the field. Maddie came home strongly to finish in 2nd place. Emily powered through the run to come home in 7th place which is a brilliant effort as one of the younger competitors in the field.

Overall, an extremely successful trip to Queenstown for Kristin School.

Outstanding Results on the Slopes Kristin School students Sophie Corser and Eden McKay, New Zealand Youth Ski Team members, have produced some outstanding results while on tour overseas.

Sophie and Eden both represented New Zealand at the 49th running of the Trofeo Topolino, the world’s most prestigious children’s Ski race in March. There were 47 countries competing from around the world at the competition. Sophie came 49th in the Giant Slalom and Eden 28th in the Slalom and 40th in the Giant Slalom.

However, the girls were saving their best

performances for their next international event; the International Alpine Ski Race in Pra Loup, France.

Sophie was triumphant with a podium finish in the Super G. This is the first ever podium finish for a Junior Ski athlete from New Zealand. Sophie finished 1st in K2 Girls. She also had outstanding performances in her two other races, coming 4th in the Giant Slalom and 5th in the Slalom. All times were within 1.3 seconds off the leader. A very successful campaign for Sophie and a proud moment for the New Zealand camp to have the national anthem played at the prize-giving.

Eden placed 13th in the Slalom, 14th in the Giant Slalom and 15th in the Super G. Top 15 placings which were impressive in a tough international field.

The girls have two more international races while they are on tour; Sophie in France and Eden at the Whistler Cup in Canada.

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Depot Gallery Deck’d out in Style What do you get when you take a bunch of motivated teens, combine the elements of street art, skateboards and boundless creative energy, stick a blank canvas under their noses and say go? Deck’d: The Takapuna Grammar Skate Deck Tour, that’s what. Forget any misconceptions of the flowery and feminine variety you have about taking art, this is a project for everyone, each design exploding with bold design, personality and edge.

This idea arose with the need to create an art program that related well to teens, and appealed equally to both genders. And so Deck’d came to be. A project for Year 10 students where they had to design an image to be painted on a skateboard, guided by the theme “City vs. Nature.” This also served as their first major painting project.

A lot of planning was required before anyone could even think of picking up a paintbrush. In class, students researched a broad range of street artists, drawing inspiration from their work and the way in which they applied the street art genre to a gallery setting. The students also watched a skate DVD to learn how street art and skateboarding are connected. Clued up in the ways of the street artist, each student had to come up with at least 12 different possible designs before choosing a final idea.

The lengthy researching phase meant that, much to the students’ growing anticipation it was a very long time before they were able to get hold of their boards. This unique canvas provided a challenge for the students, from the board’s odd shape to the unfamiliar painting surface, all factors had to be taken into consideration. But all the hard work has certainly paid off, and the end results are spectacular.

The teachers involved in the project are delighted with the calibre of the work produced, and also with the enthusiasm with which their brain child was received.

Every student involved had a blast and the project has been an unqualified success, so much so that this year it is back by popular demand. Having the opportunity to showcase their work to the public and their peers at Depot Galleries has been a thrill for all the students, and I would encourage you all to check it out. The exhibition is open until April 28th, so go, have a look and get to know the names and works of Takapuna Grammar’s up-and-coming artistic talent!

By Rachel Love

ASPIRING TO PERSONAL EXCELLENCE

Takapuna Grammar School, 210 Lake Rd, PO Box 33 1096 Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand Tel: 09 489 4167 Fax: 09 486 7118 Email: office@takapuna.school.nz Website: www.takapunagrammar.school.nz

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060 Education: Westlake Boys

Westlake takes 1st, 2nd and 3rd at Summer Sports Nationals It has been another outstanding term at Westlake Boys High School. Across 12 summer codes Westlake Boys has pushed to be the very best at local, regional and national level.

New Zealand titles have been won in Beach Volleyball and Indoor Volleyball.

Three crews won Gold medals in the New Zealand Rowing Championships at three different age groups. For the second year in a row our senior tennis side were runners up at the New Zealand finals. After being runners up for two consecutive years, our senior eight rowers achieved a commendable third placing at Maadi Cup. In all these sports it is pleasing to report that we have quality staff involved in coaching and managing these teams. There is also a tremendous group of parents who have worked very hard behind the scenes to ensure our Rowing squad were the best prepared and fed group at the Maadi Cup regatta.

Westlake takes national Volleyball title

After taking the Beach Volleyball national title a few weeks ago, Tom Hartles as captain of the Westlake Volleyball team went one better to take the Secondary Schools National title in Palmerston North. This is only the second time that Westlake has won the title, after winning it in 2003.

This tournament is the largest school tournament in terms of participants. In front of a crowd in excess of 2000, the team left its best to last, winning the final against defending champions Trident 3-0. This was after beating Napier Boys’ 3-1 in the semi final and the top Christchurch team, Riccarton, 3-0 in the quarters.

The superb all round skills of captain Tom Hartles and Jesse Hawkins played a big part in the teams success. Mitchell Hobson and Manaia Harris dominated the middle zone at the net and the consistent setting of Simon Connolly and Max Longdill ensured Westlake’s attack was unbeatable. Libero Jack Beasley also pulled off some magnificent pickups at vital stages.

Tom Hartles, Manaia Harris and Mitchell Hobson were selected in the tournament team with Tom Hartles getting named Tournament MVP to add to his Auckland Champs MVP Award. In the trials on the day after the tournament, the following Westlake players were selected for the New Zealand Squads: Under 17 - Kyle Smith, Jake Seymour and Josh Howe; Under 19 – Tom Hartles, Jesse Hawkins, Mitchell Hobson and Manaia Harris.

This now gives Westlake Boys a clean sweep winning: North Harbour Champs; Auckland Premier League; Auckland Champs and National Champs. The success of the team can be attributed to the fine coaching by Craig Waller, the former NZ Volleyballer and Hamish McKerrow.

Westlake Boys 2nd at Tennis Nationals

After being comprehensively beaten by St Peters of Cambridge at the Secondary Schools National finals last year, Westlake faced them again in this year’s national finals in Albany.

The team consisting of Chester Espie (No.1), Alex Klintcharov (No.2), Sion Wiggin (No.3), Raphael Cho (No.4) and Matt Bennett once again qualified for the finals after defeating Nelson College 5-1; Christchurch Boys 5-1; Wellington College 3-3 (won on count-back) and then in the semi final defeated Sacred Heart 3-3 (again on count-back). In the final, Westlake fought gallantly to achieve a finals result of 3-3 but lost narrowly on the countback to once again be runners up. Trevor Weal, the coach, was proud of the exceptional efforts of the Westlake boys.

Westlake played some high quality tennis with Sion Wiggin being undefeated in singles and Chester Espie also being undefeated in singles, not even losing a set, Chester’s rallies were top class and against the best in NZ.

Westlake Senior Rowing Eight 3rd at Maadi Cup

The future of rowing at Westlake Boys looks very bright after a stellar performance at the New Zealand championships at Lake Karapiro. The U16 rowers Scott Houston, Mathew Cole, Cameron Webster and Marty Davenport were the standout performers with three medals in three different age groups.

They won golds in the U16 four (with cox Jono Zouch), the U17 eight (Nathaniel Davy, Hayden Ellis, Max Anstis, Tom Abraham and cox Jono Zouch) and also a bronze medal in the Maadi Cup race, the U18 Eight (Sam Quinn, Jefferson Haldane, Michael Brake, Jasper Ballantyne and cox Oscar Mark).

With five of the Senior eight crew able to row again next year there is an opportunity to push for the Maadi cup in 2012.

Westlake Boys made a the ‘A’ finals in the fours and eight sweep oar races in all the age groups. They were the only school to do this in the boy’s events.

The U15 four of Brendon Bond, Oliver Howard, Elliot Nuttall, Brendan Herbst with coxswain Tamati Munroe also won a gold and the U15 eight a bronze being joined by Oliver Paris-Piper, Alan Scandrett , Alex Cassidy and Douglas Burfoot.

Overall Westlake Boys were the second best sweep oar boys school, beaten only by Auckland Grammar School who also were the very deserving winners of the Maadi Cup. Of the eight key age group fours and eights races, Westlake Boys won three.

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Runners up in New Zealand Tennis for the second consecutive year (L to R): Chester Espie; Raphael Cho; Sion Wiggin; Matt Bennett; Alex Klintcharov and Mr Trevor Weal.

Others sports to perform well this term were…

Golf – The Premier side are both North Harbour and Auckland Match play champions. They defeated Kristin to win the North Harbour title. In the Auckland final they defeated Auckland Grammar School. This was a very close match with all four players making match winning putts on the final hole to secure a notable victory. Of note was fifth form student Harry Yang who was unbeaten in match play. He won five of his matches, halving his final game. This was a great team effort.

Orienteering – 14 Westlake students qualified for the Auckland Secondary Schools sprint series finals. In day one of these finals Ben Reynolds finished 2nd in the senior boys, Brodie de Gouw 2nd in the Intermediates and Caleb Gemmell 3rd in the juniors.

Athletics – Richard Callister won both the hammer and discus at the North Island Championships and has been targeted as a prospect at the World Youth games later in the year. His throw in the Discus was 8.79m ahead of his nearest opponent. Athletics captain Nic Vickers finished 3rd in the long jump.

Sailing – The young Westlake team led by Sam Scofield finished in 6th place in the Upper North Island Championships. They will now compete in the New Zealand Championships at Algies Bay in two weeks time.

Touch – The Westlake Premier side are the North Harbour champions and top

National Volleyball School Champions: Back(L to R) Tom Hartles; Simon Connolly; Nathan Farquharson(assistant coach); Tom Davis; Manaia Harris; Tim Plunkett; Max Longdill: Jack Beasley: Josh Howe. Front: Jesse Hawkins; Kyle Smith; Jake Seymour (Abs Mitchell Hobson).

qualifiers from the region for the New Zealand championships later in term four.

These will take place in Palmerston North. Callum Law the senior team captain was selected in the New Zealand U15 team.

Triathlon – In the Auckland Schools Championships the Westlake 3 man senior team were placed second in the relay event. The team consisted of Clark Jennings, Carlos Charlton, and Rhys Hall.

Wrestling – At the Auckland Secondary Schools and North Island Championships, Reilly Enstrom in the heavyweight division won both Gold and Silver medals. Don Zhang and Gabriel Villanueva won gold and silver in the 54kg division.

Cricket – The Junior Cricket side competed in the New Zealand finals in Taupo.

They won two of their three matches to just miss out on a finals spot. They eventually had to be satisfied with a sixth place.

The 1st XI defeated Auckland Grammar School outright in their last match of term one. They now lie in second place behind Kings College in the two day championship. In the Gillette Cup they lost in the semi final to Kings College.

Simon Middleton and Robbie O’Donnell were selected to attend the New Zealand U19 camp. Both the 2nd and 3rd XI’s are well placed in the 1B Championship.

Water Polo – At the North Island Championships our Premier side defeated Auckland Grammar School in their final match to finish in 3rd place. They now head to Wellington to compete in the New Zealand Schools Championships at the end of this term. They also finished in 3rd place in the Auckland Secondary Schools league.

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062 Education: Westlake Girls Westlake Girls Kapa Haka at Polynesian Festival The Westlake Kapa Haka group performed at the Polynesian Festival where they finished a creditable sixth place in division two. This performance ensured they will maintain their position in division two for 2012.

Under the expert guidance of tutors Matua Hemi Te Wano and his wife Herena the group produced some great results with their final performance being their best on the Polyfest stage. Group leaders were Jessica Hibbert and Stacey Turner.

Te Kapa Haka O Ururoto Polyfest Results:- 3rd in Poi; 2nd Mau Rakau Co-Ed; 1st in Kâkahu Tane; 3rd in Kâkahu Wahine; 6th Overall in Division Two. Ka wani kê!

Westlake Proms Concert Friday April 1st saw the combined Westlake schools present their annual Proms Concert. This concert is based on the English “Last Night at the Proms” and is always a popular event. This year all profits from the evening were going to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.

“A most English concert for the most English city outside England”.

Items were presented by the Westlake Symphony Orchestra (one of Auckland’s leading youth orchestras) conducted by David Squire,

Choralation Choir (currently New Zealand’s best secondary school choir) conducted by Rowan Johnston and Soprano Soloist Morag Atchison (singing teacher at Westlake Girls, the University of Auckland and vocal coach for all NZ’s national choirs).

Each year the concert offers one Year 13 student the opportunity to play a concerto with the orchestra and this year that was offered to flautist Petrouchka SteinerGrierson who chose to play Mozart’s 2nd Flute Concerto.

The evening was enjoyed by a large audience and raised over $5000 for the Christchurch Appeal.

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.

WeStlake girlS high School 2 Wairau Road, Milford, North Shore City • Phone: (09) 489 4168 • www.westlakegirls.school.nz

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Alana Lythe wins Triathlon title in Queenstown Westlake Girls year 10 student Alana Lythe won the New Zealand Secondary Schools Intermediate Triathlon title in Queenstown. She covered the 500m swim, 15km cycle and 3.4km run in a time of 53.03 minutes, well over a minute ahead of second place.

This is her first year in the intermediate age group.

Fellow Westlake Girls student Hannah Amende was placed 15th in the Intermediate section and Natasha Bowyer was sixth in the Senior Girls.

HEALTH & FITNESS with Pilates Unlimited 063 Westlake Girls at North Island Secondary Schools Athletics Championships The North Island Secondary Schools Athletics Championships were held over the weekend in Wellington. Toni Clinton, Elena Brown, Natasha Bowyer and Ella Pilkington represented North Harbour at this competition. Toni achieved first place in the senior girls 100m final and first in the senior girl’s long jump with a jump of 5.57m. Ella came second in the intermediate girls hammer throw, third in the intermediate girl’s discus and seventh in the intermediate girl’s shot put. Elena Brown achieved sixth place in the junior girls 200m final and Natasha Bowyer came seventh in the open girls 2000m steeplechase.

Top Left) The audience singing with the Westlake Symphony, Choralation Choir and Morag Atchison. (Top Right) David Squire conducts the audience with members of WSO in the background. (Bottom Left) Morag Atchison leads the crowd in a stirring rendition of “Rule, Britannia”. (Bottom Right) Petrouchka Steiner-Grierson performing Mozart’s 2nd Flute Concerto with the Westlake Symphony Orchestra.

Westlake Girls picked for NZ teams Year 13 Keeley Wells has gained selection into the New Zealand Junior Women’s Softball team that will attend the World Champs in South Africa November.

Year 10 student Kate Burley has been selected to represent New Zealand at the Trans Tasman Water Polo Series in Brisbane, Australia during July.

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Jerome Weinberg and the Pilates Unlimited team

Leading instructor of Authentic Pilates shares his knowledge Jerome Weinberg visits Pilates Unlimited in Takapuna Pilates Unlimited is a specially designed boutique studio for men and women and has been operating for 11 years in Northcroft Street, Takapuna (just along from The Department Store) offering the true teachings of Joseph Pilates.

“Using the Authentic Pilates technique we help you to work to structor achieve – more body control, strength, Pilates Unlimited Owner/In er with Jerome Weinberg.

Fras le Caro tone, better flexibility and posture and significantly improve your fitness and wellbeing. Our priority is to meet the individual needs of our clients,” says Owner/Instructor Carole Fraser.

Last month, Jerome Weinberg, a senior level instructor from New York visited the studio to share his knowledge of teaching Authentic Pilates. Jerome has spent the last 15 years studying with Romana Kryzanowska who is the world-renowned protégé of Joe Pilates.

“Jerome was so inspiring and really has a way of putting the fun into a workout to make sure you finish your lesson totally energised.” says Carole .

Whilst Jerome was here the Studio raised $1400 for the Christchurch earthquake appeal with Jerome doing a super advanced Authentic Pilates demonstration on a piece of equipment called the Cadillac. Jerome explained that Joe Pilates called it the Cadillac as at the time the Cadillac was the best car!

Clients, instructors and apprentices were invited to come along and make a $20 donation to see Jerome perform along with two of the Pilates Unlimited instructors Katie Haslam and Laiza Lima.

At Pilates Unlimited we work with our clients by providing a challenging workout for people of all ages and fitness levels. For more infomation contact:- Pilates Unlimited, 18 Northcroft Street, Takapuna. Phone 486-1018. www.pilatesunlimited.co.nz

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064 Smales farm News

Plan change clears way for Smales Farm development A plan change granted for Smales Farm has taken the uncertainty away from future new building proposals, allowing a fixed cost and timeframe for new developments.

Smales Farm no longer needs to seek limited discretionary resource consent for uses which generate high traffic turnover. In addition, maximum parking provisions have been set, in place of the old minimums.

This is a huge boost for future building initiatives at Smales Farm, says General Manager Daniel Henderson.

“Now that no resource consent is required, any proposed development can move straight to building consent,” he says.

“Essentially it means that a new building proposal has no uncertainty. All infrastructure is now in place for us to deliver new developments within a known cost and timeframe.”

He says Smales Farm worked closely with the former North Shore City Council – now part of the Auckland Council - to realise the plan change.

“We had a very constructive working relationship with Council, and achieved a good outcome for all. Everybody wins from this decision.”

Under the old plan, it was not possible to put a timeline to any development because the first step was getting consent - which could take anything from a few months to a year. In addition, if a proposed development was over a certain number of square metres the Council required a traffic report. This carries considerable cost and is a slow process.

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This unknown cost and timeline created risk for both Smales Farm and the future tenant, Daniel Henderson says.

“We can now give prospective tenants a much greater degree of certainty.”

In the 12 years since Smales Farm began development, only 40% of the property’s potential floor space has been built. The 10.8 ha Park has been developed progressively since the TelstraClear building opened in 1999, and now has a gross floor area of 45,000m². The total business park floor area is expected to reach 105,000m² in 2017, with a maximum of 3830 carparks.

Prospective anchor tenants are typically large organizations considering an alternative to long-term leasing in the CBD, says Daniel Henderson.

“Our unique blend of infrastructure is very attractive to this type of tenant. The 24-hour medical centre, pharmacy, crèche, shops, banking, gym, cafes, easy parking and our own bus station – all in a landscaped park-like environment – help our tenants to flourish,” he says.

“We have always had a flexible approach to building and leasing, and this has created an environment capable of growing and adapting to tenant companies’ changing needs and demands. The plan change enables that approach to continue, but with the ability to deliver new developments within a known cost and timeframe.

We have the vision, the time, the resources and the track record to be here for the long haul, delivering the best office environment to the best companies and organisations.”

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Major upgrade of Northcote Road entrances is complete

A million dollar project to redevelop the Northcote Road entrances of Smales Farm and Takapuna Normal Intermediate School has been successfully completed.

The project has improved road safety for the many thousands of drivers, pedestrians and cyclists using Northcote Road every day.

Smales Farm now has two right-turning exit lanes onto Northcote Road. The new lanes allow direct access to both North and Southbound motorway on-ramps for vehicles leaving the Park.

In an effort to stop general traffic cutting though Smales Farm to avoid traffic lights, Facilities Manager Chrissy Lloyd says right turns out of the new entrance are blocked between 6.00am and 9.00am on week days.

“The traffic lights are turned off during these times, and the right turn exit lanes coned off,” she says.

“If we didn’t do this, we would have thousands of cars filing though the Park in the mornings in an effort to bypass the traffic lights along Taharoto Road. That would not be safe or desirable.”

The new Smales Farm entrance/exit is already being used by 2600 cars over a 24 hour period.

Takapuna Normal Intermediate School students have in the past been hit by cars when leaving school. The project has greatly reduced the chances of similar tragedies occurring by creating a controlled crossing right outside the school.

More room for buses inside the school’s bus bay means less

buses waiting outside in the traffic flow. This enables more students to board their buses inside the school grounds, which is much safer.

Students entering the school on foot no longer have to walk through the car park and bus stops - dedicated pedestrian ways keep people and vehicles separate.

Vehicles leaving the school now have a choice of two lanes, one lane with dedicated traffic lights for a right turn, and a separate lane for a free left turn. There used to be only one exit lane, which held up buses at peak times.

Takapuna Normal Intermediate Principal Owen Alexander says designing the works was a complex problem for traffic planners because of traffic volumes and the different kinds of road users.

“Our school gives this project a ‘ten out of ten’ mark,” he says.

“We are very proud of our new entrance here, which makes it much safer for students arriving and leaving on foot, safer for our school buses, and safer for parents picking up and dropping off children.”

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Get one hour free parking for all Smales Farm retail destinations. Pay and display parking is available for longer stays. You will find us easily – we’re right next to the Northcote Road interchange on the Northern Motorway. Whether you need a smart meeting venue, a great haircut, a gym workout or just a glass of wine and some seriously delicious food, we’ll see you there!

“People don’t need to understand banks, banks need to understand people.”

ASB Smales Farm branch

Manager Carla Hickmott ph 486 6400

“Servilles Barber is about fuss-free haircuts for the modern man who is short on time but still requires great style and a quality cut.”

Jeremy Foster-Moan, Owner

Banks don’t exist without the people who entrust their lives, dreams, or plans in them. It’s one thing ASB has never forgotten and it’s what drives us to be a better bank. Whether you’re just popping in to deposit some cash or sitting down with us to talk about your financial goals, we’re here to discuss and more importantly, listen. It’s not just about being a bank. It’s about being human too.

Phone number: 448 4480 Mon – Fri 9.00am to 4.30pm

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

Servilles Barber is an extension of the Servilles philosophy to deliver a personalised service, to meet the needs of today’s busy professional men. Servilles Barber is a man’s space, simple and masculine. No bookings required, come in and enjoy Sky Sport, men’s magazines and the latest range of professional hair products.

Sun & Mon closed, Tue & Fri 8.00am – 6.00pm Wed, Thurs 8.00am – 7.00pm Sat 9.00am – 2.00pm

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

Bryan Rowney, Director

Mary Gordon, CEO Shorecare

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

“Ordering with SUBWAY restaurants is super easy – text, internet or in person. Great parking right outside means a no-hassle pick up.”

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.”

Natasha Salt, Manager

Terence, Manager Order on the internet, from your mobile or watch our friendly staff make your food - just the way you like it. We custom make every order: breakfast, lunch and dinner. We have excellent catering options for all sized functions, and you can collect loyalty points with SUBCARD. Open from 6.30am weekdays Text orders to jc3553 Online ordering at subway.co.nz

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

Child Director Lee Clark ph 488 7766

Columbus Coffee

Quarry Bar

The Hamper

Owner Jayson Hayde ph 486 3200

Owner Gordon Simpson ph 915 0101

Owner Jenny Zou ph 488 7070

Hatsuhana at Smales Farm offers the freshest fish & tastiest noodles Hatsuhana at Smales Farm is a friendly and welcoming sushi and noodle bar, where you can depend on getting the freshest fish and the tastiest noodles.

Hatsuhana bridges the gap between East and West, with deceptively simple cuisine that salutes the centuries-old methods used by the very best sushi shops and chefs in Japan and China.

Japanese and South East Asian-style noodles. Curry Laksa is very popular with those who love Malaysian noodles, while Pad Thai is a big winner for lovers of Thai-style noodles.

Sushi used to be considered a special, ceremonial food – that is why every care is taken to make it beautiful to the eye, as well as delicious to the mouth.

Sushi is now an incredibly popular everyday food, but the art of beautiful presentation has been carefully preserved at Hatsuhana.

No matter which way you like your sushi and noodles, Hatsuhana has dishes to suit you. An extensive range of noodles and sushi fillings means you will always find something that tempts your taste buds.

If you feel like something a little different, Hatsuhana also specialises in

Hatsuhana makes it simple and convenient to eat healthy and delicious food every day. Come and try the special taste of Hatsuhana.

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

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

Jerry Clayton BMW

Takapuna

We don’t use adjectives lightly. The all-new BMW X3 is extraordinary to the core.

Redesigned from the inside out, the X3 features uncompromising levels of luxury, best in segment performance and consumption, and driver focused technology never before seen in this class. Sleek, powerful lines are complemented by LED Xenon headlights.

Why settle for average when every drive can be extraordinary.

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Unique in class Head Up Display projects essential information onto the windscreen, ensuring the driver’s focus remains on the road.

Innovative internet connectivity allows you to access information anywhere.

Rear view camera with top view allows you to pull into the tightest of spots.

Experience this innovative vehicle at Jerry Clayton BMW today.

THE ALL-NEW BMW X3.

FROM $87,900.*

Jerry Clayton BMW 445 Lake Road, Takapuna Beach.

Phone: (09) 488 2000 jerryclaytonbmw.co.nz *Manufacturer’s Recommended Retail Price. Based on Automatic xDrive20d. Price does not include ORC.

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Motoring with Jerry Clayton BMW 069 Steve Hilson, the enterprising Jerry Clayton BMW Dealer Principal, laid down a challenge to Takapuna Business Association Chairman, Dave Donaldson in early April – to drive a new BMW X3 and provide a review for Channel Magazine. The visit to the dealership to pick up the car was a bit like a trip down memory lane for Dave. Way back in 1986, young Dave bought a brand spanking new 560 SEL Mercedes from Jerry Clayton, which was then the local Mercedes dealership. He has remained a Mercedes driver ever since. But never one to back down from a challenge – or from supporting local business enterprises – Dave accepted Steve’s challenge to give the X3 a good workout and report back.

He filed this report for Channel.

Hang on Dave! What are you doing driving a new BMW X3?

I’ve got to make a confession right from the start. I am not a candidate to buy an X3 as my own drive-car. So when Steve Hilson suggested I test-drive the brand new model BMW 2.0 X3 Diesel I didn’t know whether to feel challenged or flattered. Eventually I chose the former and decided to give the vehicle – that has already received rave reviews since its launch – a really good work out and report back, warts and all.

I must admit I like the X3’s shape. It’s a great looking vehicle, as are its close relations the X1, X5 AND X6.

My first impression of the vehicle was how light it was on its feet, with a very snappy performance. I soon realised that the modern diesel engine being connected to an eight-speed very smooth gearbox in the drive chain, gave this vehicle its outstanding performance. It was impressive to learn later from Steve that this 135kW/380Nm car delivers 4% more power and 9% more torque while using 16% less diesel than the model it has replaced.

I found the braking on the X3 superb, very smooth and easy to get used to. Often, when you get into a different vehicle it can take a while to get used to the brakes, but this was not the case at all.

The most unnerving feature initially, but something I got used to, was the engine turning off when you come up to a set of traffic lights or are in heavy stop-start traffic. Apparently this is the new X3’s amazing fuel saving technique, which I realised later was how I managed to drive for approximately 100km in the vehicle with very little movement of the fuel gauge. This is the first time the eight-speed auto has been coupled to start-stop, which cuts the engine when you halt and automatically fires it again when you want to pull away. Very clever.

Being a bit fussy about the simple things in cars I drive being done right, I particularly liked the indicators returning to neutral immediately after they had served their purpose, avoiding any unnecessary indicator flashing.

I was very impressed with the turning lock on the new X3. I have been a Merc driver now for over 30 years and I never thought any other manufacturer could match one of the things I love about my Mercedes.

Another feature I really liked about the vehicle was the sensational and easy Bluetooth connection. It established a great connection with my phone straight away and never faltered the whole time I drove the vehicle. BMW have obviously got all this well sorted as the navigational equipment was very easy to operate, with a very smart control mechanism for all these integrated features that is shown on the dashboard screen. The backing video screen was excellent as well, with the sensors on front and rear bumpers giving very good parking manoeuvrability. When I returned the vehicle and commented on the ease of operating this system, the team at Jerry Claytons’ told me that soon new model X3 drivers (with the right spec’d SatNav) will be able to get calendars and emails too, along with internet streaming via their Bluetooth phone and controlled through iDrive – now that’s getting techo and well over my head!

So, in conclusion Steve, even though it has got all the bells and fancy whistles this is still not the vehicle I would personally buy, due to my requirement for a larger SUV. But I have to admit I was very impressed with this new SUV from BMW. It was a lovely vehicle to drive with plenty of room right through the cabin. Apparently this model has increased cabin space over the previous model.

My wife also enjoyed driving in the car and although she too is pretty attached to her current vehicle, she had a number of friends that were keen on the X3 and it wouldn’t surprise me if one or two of them will be popping along to see Steve Hilson and his team at Jerry Clayton BMW in the very near future.

– Dave Donaldson.

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070 Residential Property management

investing with PieFunds

Why use a Residential Property Manager?

Mike Taylor is the Managing Director of Pie Funds, a boutique Fund Manager that specialises in Australasian small companies.

Property owners wishing to rent their home or investment property often ask “why should I use the services of a Property Manager to let and manage my property?”

Michelle and Graeme Henderson.

The answers to this question are quite simple and can be summed up in the following four paragraphs.

Tenants with an adverse rental or credit history generally will not even approach a specialist property management company (like Quinovic) because they know they will get checked out and declined. High quality tenants also often prefer to deal through a professional manager as they know they can demand a professional level of service.

Quinovic property managers are working in the market on a daily basis and can identify upturns in the market and act to review the rent quickly. People managing their own property often put off increasing rent due to the fear of losing a good tenant or because they have formed a friendship with the tenant. This can have a huge impact on long term cashflow.

Owners are generally not firm enough with tenants. At Quinovic we inspect the property thoroughly on a regular basis to ensure it is being maintained to a high standard and to carry out maintenance as it is required.

Rent needs to be checked on the day that it is due so action can be taken immediately if rent falls into arrears. At Quinovic we have robust systems to make these checks and commence immediate action if rent is not paid on time.

Quinovic is New Zealands largest privately owned specialist property management company. With a 23 year history of providing superior service to property owners. Quinovic is seeking to grow its portfolio of properties on the North Shore.

“Let us show you how we are different,” adds local business owner Graeme Henderson. “We are happy to provide an obligation free rental appraisal of your property.”

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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09 486 1701 www.piefunds.co.nz

Trust Me, I’m a Fund Manager Trust – it’s a funny thing, really. It takes years to build a reputation that can be destroyed overnight. Certain people and professions are trusted and respected more than others. Kiwis consider fire-fighters, pilots, nurses and ambulance officers to be the most trustworthy, while car salesmen, real estate agents and politicians rank among the least trustworthy. Fund managers don’t score highly either.

Anything involving money can be sure to attract society’s scumbags. Greed is a powerful driver, and some people will do or say whatever is required in order to make money at others’ expense.

Lately the spotlight has fallen on New Zealand’s finance industry, with the intense attention having been exacerbated by the global financial crisis. The dramatic, domino-style collapse of most of our finance companies has probably, in aggregate, left a $5 billion-plus hole in the pool of investable funds. That’s roughly the amount of money currently invested in KiwiSaver.

The effect of this loss on the savings of retirees and on investor psychology is significant and should not be underestimated. Just like people still talk of the 1987 crash, in 20 years the scars of the finance company debacle will still be apparent. Combine this with the decline in property values, the general business malaise and the sharemarket correction and you have a perfect recipe for extreme risk-aversion.

Unfortunately, instead of investors and savers emerging from this experience with a greater understanding of risk and the nature of investment, the opposite has occurred.

What this all means is that right now, the majority of investors (those that managed to invest wisely these past few years and have money left), now want the safety of bank term deposits, because all other asset classes have been tarred with the ‘too risky to touch’ brush. Sadly, in 10 to 15 years’ time these investors will find, to their detriment, that sticking all your money in the bank when asset prices are depressed is not a good long-term strategy.

For my part, I’ve discovered that working in an industry that doesn’t have much credibility to start with, combined with what’s happened in the past few years, means that it’s been much harder than I thought to gain trust and raise money in New Zealand. The investing public is extremely sceptical.

I guess it could be seen as a positive for Pie that we are involved in a relatively ‘untrusted’ profession, because it means that over time, there will be less competition and if we can continue to build trust and integrity, then we are likely to stand out from the crowd.

The need for financial education is a subject for another time, it should certainly be served up as a compulsory school subject, but it’s never too late to educate yourself. Stay informed, read books, know your investments, understand exactly what risk is and how it can be a positive and a negative. Most of all, try to reach a point where you can make informed decisions yourself without relying on advice from others. And if you ever hear someone say, “trust me”, it probably means that you shouldn’t.

Sadly finance is an industry fraught with malpractice, poor returns, bad service and, sometimes, full capital loss. But all is not lost; there are good operators out there. Good luck, you’ll need it – it’s a minefield out there.

Don’t take chances with your valuable Go big, go global! residential property assets – enjoy Naaa... Go big, go global! Naaa... the peace of mind that comes with Quinovic’s property management service.

Mike Taylor is the Managing Director of Pie Funds, a boutique

Invest locally. Invest locally.

Contact Michelle or Graeme Henderson at Quinovic 0508 27 27 86 or 021 928 261 Pie Funds Boutique Investment Manager graeme@quinovic-apartmentsonline.co.nz N OV I C www.quinovic-apartmentsonline.co.nz UI

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MONEY & INVESTING with Mark Houghton, Saxe-Coburg

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Mark Houghton is the founder of Takapuna based company SaxeCoburg Ltd. 489 4890 or 021 878 887 mark@saxecoburg.com

Where do you turn when you have cash and need income and growth?

Every person who has cash, whether though the sale of their business, the sale of a property investment, an inheritance, marriage settlement or through saving, face the question of how they should invest the cash. What are the options?

In my experience, this can be one of the most difficult decisions to make. Confidence in financial advisors is understandably low.

Many in the past have turned to their banks, and most banks have a suite of funds and term deposits which they will recommend.

I have heard many stories of investors owning debentures in several different finance companies, thinking they were diversified, when in fact all of their investments were loans to property developers.

But confidence in these solutions has also been dented because of miserable returns and incidents of frozen mortgage trusts, failed credit products, and investments which were inappropriate for the investor. Also, banks obviously want you to buy their products, so their interests may not be aligned with yours.

In this article I am going to look at some principals to help you to figure it out. These are principles I have leaned in my 22 years of managing other people’s money.

Some of what I will write in these columns will raise heckles, particularly from people in the industry, but we will accept all arguments in response and welcome debate. After all, none of us know it all.

The first principle which is non-negotiable is to diversify. This basically means have a spread of investments and never put too much in any one product, company bond or anything else at all.

Why? The simple answer is because ‘you never know’. Investors in Pike River never expected to lose all their money, investors in Toyota didn’t know the company would have massive recalls, investors in US government stock didn’t expect to see the US dollar fall 40%, and investors in a global share fund didn’t think they’d make a significant loss over the last 10 years.

So diversify. And be careful that you are diversified. I have heard many stories of investors owning debentures in several different finance companies, thinking they were diversified, when in fact all of their investments were loans to property developers.

A typical approach to building a portfolio would be to have some cash or term deposits, some bonds, property investments and shares.

The proportions you invest in each of these will depend on your need for income. The greater your need for income, the higher weighting you will have in cash, bonds and property. You can also target high yielding shares for income, but you have to be willing to accept that companies can make mistakes, and the income stream from dividends is generally less certain than the income stream from cash, bonds and property. A bond holder in a company gets paid before a shareholder receives their dividend.

Once you’ve decided on how much income you want from your funds, you can begin to explore how you’re going to go about it.

This raises the question about whether you seek advice, or try and do it yourself. My opinion, and you may be forgiven for thinking this self-serving, but I believe it is very difficult for most people to work through the maze of options and come to the right decisions on their own. Some, with experience in these things may be able to, but generally you will need to seek advice.

In this series of articles I will give you some guidelines which will help you go it alone, and/or help you to critique what an advisor recommends.

The litmus test for today is, are you diversified?

I will also give you a hint of what’s coming by challenging the common concept of risk. You will note that above I wrote that the need for income will determine your spread of assets.

In the industry the concept they often use to determine this spread is what is known as your ‘risk profile’. What this means is your tolerance to the ups and downs (volatility) of different investments. In my view, every client who seeks advice has the same risk profile. They don’t want to lose money. We’ll eventually get to how you can make a decent return whilst preserving capital, the dream result!

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072 Eating out in DEVonport Restaurant of the month

Live Music and Tasty Treats Devonport’s Corelli’s has become more than just a popular café in the short time since it opened – it has become a favourite haunt for live music and entertainment in Devonport.

There’s something happening – from live Flamenco and dancing through to jazz and Irish bands – at least once a week and when there’s not, the locals still love to turn up for a drink and a meal in the uniquely cosy Corelli’s atmosphere.

“We’ve been getting really good, fun crowds out to enjoy themselves and the live music,” says owner Ann O’Sullivan.

That statement certainly held true when Channel visited one Thursday night, to find popular Irish band, The Blacksmiths, playing to a happy, dancing full house.

As well as the popular live entertainment, Corelli’s has earned itself a reputation for good tasty home-style fare at a great price. Alongside the traditional favourites, the special menu changes daily and is always sure to please. The real highlight in the evening however is the $15 dinner special, which includes a main and a dessert. Another comes every Sunday, when Corelli’s play host to the tastiest Sunday roast this side of the bridge.

Free WiFi is available so during the day you’ll find a lot of people doing their work or surfing the net while they enjoy freshly roasted coffee, a cake or a homemade treat.

In fact, they actually make their own coffee and roast it on site, using a blend of five different beans – this is a quality coffee that is building a strong following of enthusiasts.

250gram bags of Corelli’s own five-bean coffee can be bought in the café for just $8.

The home baked scones and treats add to the Corelli’s do-it-yourself ethos that is proving so popular that customers are eating it up – especially the Sticky Date Pudding and Fruit Crumbles.

Come in and try it… you’re sure to enjoy!

Open 7 days – early until late.

Open 7 days – Early until Late. Fully Licensed.

46 Victoria Road, Devonport. Ph: 445 4151 corellisdevonport@hotmail.com www.plattercafe.co.nz

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Nicolino Restaurant & Cube Bar

Nicolino provides a “taste of Greece and the Mediterranean” in every sense of the word: the food, atmosphere, live entertainment and relaxed, but attentive service.

Several new Greek dishes have been added to the popular existing menu, including “gemista” (stuffed capsicums) and vegetarian filo wraps.

Thursday nights are Greek Nights at Nicolino, featuring live Greek music, dancing, traditional Greek and Mediterranean dishes, ouzo and breaking plates. Nicolino is BYO and also provides takeout pizzas and meals, including free delivery within the local area.

“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

4.00pm till late.

103 Victoria Road, 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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the takapuna strip: Blankenberge Belgian Beer Cafe

Changes you’ll love at Blankenberge Belgian Beer Cafe New flemish-french menu - a real point of difference The Blankenberge Belgian Beer Cafe has been an integral part of Takapuna since 2002 when it was officially opened by Prince Phillipe and Princess Mathilde, the Crown Prince and Princess of Belgium. During April the builders, cabinetmakers, painters and flooring contractors were in to provide it with a spruce-up to be ready for the launch of an exciting new menu in early May. In addition to Blankenberg there are four other Belgian Beer Cafe’s in Auckland. These four are owned by one group. So Blankenberg proprietor Kevin Schwass, who is never one to let the grass grow under his feet, decided it was time to make some changes to distinguish his independently owned and operated outlet from the rest.

“We wanted a point of difference so we have decided to go for a more Flemish-French theme which has been done very well for over a decade by the Leuven Belgian Beer Cafe in Featherston Street in Wellington,” explains Kevin Schwass. “We are not copying exactly what they are doing at the Leuven but we have been inspired by their very popular formula. We have developed our own new menu that we believe will really suit the Shore market. We have also added beer matches so each dish has been created to go with a certain Belgian beer.

An added bonus was the fact that Jake Morrissey – the head chef at Hurstmere Road “Macs” Brewbar next door (which Schwass also owns in partnership) – was able to help us with that whole process. He worked for a long period at the Belgo Centraal one of London’s leading Belgian restaurant bars in Covent Gardens so his expertise was invaluable. The resulting new menu was enthusiastically endorsed by the Head Office in Belgium, responsible for the 70 Belgian Beer Cafes- worldwide.”

The menu has been developed to provide a more all round appeal and so that what your experience at Blankenberge Belgian Beer Cafe is quite different than what you will get elsewhere on the Shore, or Auckland. All of the old favourites such as the legendary Blankenberge Mussels remain part of the menu.

Some examples from the new menu are…

STARTERS – Sauté chicken livers with bacon lardons on roasted endive and shallots with raspberry vinaigrette, Beer Match is Timmermans Framboise; Pork and beef skewered meatballs with a marjoram, garlic, tomato salsa and bread, Beer Match is Leffe Brune: Croquettes of gruyère and parmesan served with a tomato coulis and salad greens, Beer Match is Chimay Rouge; The famous Blankenberge meat platter of wild boar sausages, lamb cutlets, terrine and meatballs served with warm artisan bread, pickles and relish, Beer Match is Leffe Brune.

LIGHT MEALS – Croque Monsieur, grilled loaf bread with gruyère cheese and smoked ham served with salad greens, Beer Match is Hoegaarden; Poached Marlborough salmon in a tarragon court bouillon served on new potatoes and green onions with Ardennes ham lardons, Beer Match is Hoegaarden Grand Cru; Chicken and leek pie served with steomp and Leffe blonde veloute, Beer Match is Leffe Blonde; Roasted chicken salad of crisp salad greens, Cashel bleu cheese walnuts and sauce gribiche, Beer Match is Maredsous Blond.

MAINS – Wild boar sausages served on Belgium steomp with red cabbage braised in framboise beer and a wild berry jus, Beer Match is Belle-Vue Kriek; Chicken waterzooi poached in a zesty cream and black pepper sauce served with potatoes and new season vegetable ribbons, Beer Match is Leffe Blond; Flemish casserole of roasted belly bacon braised in Hoegaarden with leeks served with a spinach and thyme mash, Beer Match is Hoegaarden; 500g scotch fillet on the bone served with frites and tomato salad, for the home of been Belgium has been on In that time, traditi hundreds of years. around each variety and myth have grown of best the beer and brand of popular enjoy. to you which are here for

the 13th ARTOIS go deep into The roots of STELLA special the brewery's annual century. In 1926, it was considered so good Christmas beer was star. It - from the Latin for christened 'Stella' a fine barley lager with is a clear, pale, malted and clear, pale colour. clean bitterness 5.2% Alc. vol.

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LEFFE BLONDE is a beer light-bodied dry

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LEFFE BRUNE is brewed and is from roast malts

full-bodied and fruity.

6.6% Alc. vol.

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Road has 134-138 Hurstmere From the early 1900’s, history. had an interesting lined nt bungalows that Once the site of Governme tramline, the 1950’s the Devonport to Milford med into a garage transfor property witnessed the d into before being converte and used car yard 1980’s retail stores in the

your choice of green peppercorn sauce or sauce béarnaise. Smaller 250gm serving available, Beer Match is Hoegaarden; Pan roasted lamb rack with shallots served on pomme dauphinoise, sauté Swiss chard with macerated raspberries and thyme jus. Beer Match is Leffe Blond; Whole pan fried New Zealand sole with caper and tomato beurre blanc served with seasonal vegetables, Beer Match is Duvel.

As you would expect as well as great food there are great Belgian beers at Blankenberge. On tap you will find no less than five, including Stella Artois, Hoegaarden, Leffe Blond, Leffe Brune (Dark) and Belle Vue Kriek which is a cherry beer. You can also buy more than 20 Belgian Beers by the bottle, many up to nine or 10% alcohol strength. If you love your beer you will love the Blankenberge Belgian Beer Cafe.

Even with the exciting new menu the popular “Munday Mussel Madness” remains an integral part of the Blankenberge Belgian Beer Cafe offering. Monday night you can get a one kilo mussel pot and frites (fries) for just $12. This has proven to be so popular that up to 160kg of mussels are consumed by patrons every Monday. Tuesday is popular as well. Every Tuesday you can get a half kilo of Angus Rump Steak, with chips, for just $15. and R’toto o Brewing Company 1996 saw the Rangitot introduction the site until the Pub & Café occupy which Belgian Beer Café of the Blankenberge 2002, on 25th November was officially opened Prince Philippe and es Highness by their Royal and Princess , the Crown Prince Princess Mathilde of Belgium.

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Blankenberge Belgian Beer Cafe, 136 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. Open 11.30am til late Monday to Friday, 9.30am til late Saturday and Sunday.

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May at GPK

Prizes, menu tweaked for winter, great lunch offers and more...

As the winter months descend upon us we start thinking about the best places to go for a meal out and one of the best options on the Shore is still GPK. Sure, it seems like it has been around forever, but that is because GPK continues to consistently offer great food, supported by a selection of fine wines, beers and cocktails to die for.

During the summer months Dominique Parat and his team were keen supporters of the State Beach Series, the weekly ‘multisport’ event that drew large crowds of competitors young and old to Takapuna Beach on a Tuesday evening between late November and late March. A feature of the Stand Up Avril Balmer of Narrowneck Paddling sector was the opportunity for one competitor to win a Starboard being presented with her Stan d Up Paddle Board by Dominiqu Stand Up Paddling Board worth over $2000 courtesy of GPK. The lucky winner e Parat of GPK during Apri l. of the board was Avril Balmer of Narrowneck. She has been a great supporter of the Beach Series throughout the summer months and has been along most if not all Tuesday evening at GPK Takapuna. Her name was pulled out when doing the prize draw at the main prize giving for the State Beach Series.

So now to winter. GPK has lots in store for its loyal customers.

The slightly ‘tweaked’ winter menu came into full swing from May 1st. The wood-fired Pizzas are popular all year round so that part of the meal remains the same. The GPK Beef Cuts – which received back to back Beef and Lamb Hallmark of Excellence Awards in 2009 and Express Lunch 2010 – are also favourites in the winter. The winter menu also features a wide range of seafood 2 Courses including a glass of wine for only $29.50 dishes, salads, six pasta dishes, pork belly, roast loin of lamb and twice cooked half duck.

Imprint Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay or Cabernet Shiraz

LUNCH AT GPK IN MAY

GPK EXPRESS LUNCH and out within the hour! for Inonly $29.50

Lunch at GPK in May

GPK is a great place for Lunch during May as well. There are two excellent offers to choose from.

For just $20 you will get a GPK wood fired pizza and a glass of Stella Artois when you have lunch at the bar between 12 noon and 4pm.

For just $29.50 you get the GPK Express lunch – two courses including a glass of Imprint Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay or Cabernet Shiraz. In and out within the hour!

“Game on 2011” special GPK rugby packages sept-oct

GPK is going to be in the thick of it come world cup time in September and October as well with their special offering titled “Game on 2011”. You will be able to buy a meal package at any of the three GPK Auckland restaurants that will include a three course set menu, transport to the games from GPK and back to GPK after the games. These packages are reasonably priced at $120 per person for pool games and $150 per person for quarter finals, semi finals and the final. To book email: jessica@gpk.co.nz but be quick because there are limited seats available.

Entrées In and out within the hour!

Cream of Chicken, Corn & Tarragon Soup 2 Courses including a glass of wine or Pressed chicken liver pate served with condiments, herb salad & fresh baguette Imprint Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay or Crisp romaine lettuce with feta, cucumber, olive, tomato, red onion & oregano vinaigrette or Cabernet Shiraz.

Mains

MainsCorn & Tarragon Soup; or Entrées – Cream of Chicken, Aged rump steak, French fries, sauce béarnaise Pressed chicken liver pate served with condiments, herb or Seared& snapper served on a lemon scented risotto cake with a tomato bisque, roquette salad salad fresh baguette; or Crisp romaine lettuce with feta, or cucumber,Thaiolive, tomato, redrice, onion &spring oregano red chicken curry, jasmine coriander, onion andvinaigrette. lime or Mains – Aged rump steak, French fries, sauce béarnaise; or Margherita pizza: fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, extra virgin olive oil & shaved Parmesan Seared snapper served on a lemon scented risotto cake with 2 Coursesroquette including salad; a glass ofor wine for red only chicken $37.50 a tomato bisque, Thai curry, Imprint Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay or Cabernet Shiraz jasmine rice, coriander, spring onion and lime; or Entrées Margherita pizza: fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, extra Angus pure eyevirgin fillet carpaccio, aioli, Parmesan & Paul Holmes extra virgin olive oil oliveanchovy oil & shaved Parmesan. or

Buffalo mozzarella, roma tomatoes & fresh basil or

Seared yellow fin tuna with avocado, sweet & sour sesame dressing

Mains

Wakanui Blue sirloin, lyonnaise potatoes, wilted greens & mustard sauce or

Hand made gnocchi, sautéed chicken, prawns, chorizo, capers, sage butter or

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GPK - Bar/Grill, 162 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. 488-0015 - www.gpk.co.nz Open: Mon-Fri 11.30am - Midnight, Sat & Sun 9.30am - Midnight

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Restaurant of the month: RAVIZ INDIAN RESTAURANT

Munching Curry with Raviz Mmmm Curry… you either like it or you love it and if you’re in either group, the recently opened Raviz in Takapuna, is sure to please.

And it’s sure to please on a number of levels. First and foremost it’s going to please your tastebuds and curry cravings.

This is traditional Northern Indian food and includes all the favourites, as well as a few unique dishes particular to Raviz.

Concepts such as Indian-Chinese dishes are proving popular such as Chicken Fried Rice, consisting of a perfect combination of chicken, rice, seasonal vegetables and a touch of soya sauce; Chilli Chicken, made up of chicken sautéed with onion, garlic & ginger, again finished with a touch of soya sauce; and the Hakka Noodles, which come in either vegetarian or a chicken option.

The Raviz specials are where you’ll find something really exciting: Mango Chicken is Chicken Tikka cooked in a delicious mango flavoured cream and lightly spiced sauce; while Tikka Raviz again uses Chicken Tikka, only in this signature dish it’s cooked in a creamy cashew & almond sauce and finished in special spiced flavours.

In the entrees, nothing gets past the Tandoori Snapper – a whole snapper marinated in yoghurt and spices, barbecued over a bed of charcoal and served on a sizzler with salad.

There are also platters for sharing and a wide range of naan breads including garlic, cheese, or keema – naan stuffed with lamb.

So that’s the food covered, and the atmosphere is great for a night out. It’s a big restaurant for a group to have some fun, but there are a number of secret coves and corners which are great for a quieter, more intimate affair.

The restaurant is BYO and fully licensed, with a wide range of beers and drinks to wash down your meal and add to the Raviz experience.

The last thing Raviz is sure to please is your wallet!

Already worth the cost, it gets better on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, with all Mains only $10 each.

For a great lunchtime treat, come in between 11am and 2.30pm every day for the Raviz lunch special: any Main, naan and rice for just $10.

What a deal!

Raviz indian restaurant Takapuna 178 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. Phone 489 2400 www.raviz.co.nz

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Eating out in takapuna 077 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.

gpk takapuna 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.

OPEN 7 days

NOON TILL LATE. 34 ANZAC AVENUE, TAKAPUNA. PH: 486 2249 www.marvelgrill.co.nz

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.

AL FORNO ITALIAN RESTAURANT & CAFE AUTHENTIC WOOD FIRED PIZZA

Maria, Emilio and their team offer warm hospitality and their amazing Al Forno food is absolutely positively delicious. All this makes customers return for more time and time again. Emilio only sources the freshest and best ingredients for Al Forno’s pizza’s and meals.

A favourite with many is Maria’s homemade Tiramisu.

A main feature at Al Forno is their authentic wood fired pizza oven which helps to set an ambience for diners. They are celebrating their first anniversary with a fabulous newly painted mural on the restaurant wall.

Al Forno – an Italian hideaway in the heart of Takapuna.

Tantalize your taste buds with a Pizza (takeaway or dine-in) or enjoy a meal from the original European recipes on Al Forno’s extensive Menu. Delizioso!

DINNER: TUES - SAT

5.30PM TILL LATE 168 HURSTMERE RD, TAKAPUNA PH: 489 9510 www.pinotplus.co.nz

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.

Mon-Fri 11.30AM-MIDNIGHT

Weekends 9.30AM-MIDNIGHT 162 HURSTMERE ROAD, TAKAPUNA PH: 488 0015 www.gpk.co.nz

Tue – Sun 11:30am till Late

Closed Monday 34 ANZAC STREET, TAKAPUNA PH: 488 0179 www.alforno.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.

Mon-FRI NOON TIL LATE

SAT 11AM TIL LATE

SUN 11AM TIL 11PM 129 HURSTMERE ROAD, TAKAPUNA PH: 489 3104 www.aubergine.co.nz

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GOODE BROTHERS

THE COPPER ROOM

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 Heineken and a Traditional pizza $24.50.Goode Food. Goode Friends.

Goode Times at Goode Brothers Takapuna.

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!

OPEN EVERY DAY

11 am til late 138 HURSTMERE ROAD, TAKAPUNA PH: 489 8160 www.goodebrothers.co.nz

MASSIMO TAKAPUNA

BLANKENBERG

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.

Enjoy the traditions of Belgian Beer and food in a distinctive, authentic Belgian atmosphere in the heart of Takapuna.

New Flemish-French Menu launched from May 1st. Featuring ‘Beer Matches’, so each dish has been created to go with a certain Belgian beer. The menu has been developed to provide a more all round appeal and so that what your experience at Blankenberge Belgian Beer Cafe is quite different than what you will get elsewhere on the Shore, or Auckland. All of the old favourites such as the legendary Blankenberge Mussels remain part of the menu.

Monday Mussel Madness: 1kg Mussel Pot & Frites just $12 Tuesday Steak Night: ½ kg Angus Rump just $15 Conditions apply and booking is advisable…

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

BELGIAN BEER CAFE

open 7 days

7am til late 1/3 the strand, takapuna PH: 486 5550 www.caffemassimo.co.nz

Mon-sat 11.30am TIL LATE

SUN 9AM TIL late 136 HURSTMERE ROAD, TAKAPUNA PH: 486 6331 www.belgianbeercafetakapuna.co.nz

NEW VIETNAM CAFE Free. Local. Monthly. Proud. Busy.

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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

W I N E R Y

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Lunch available Monday to Sunday 11:00am- 3:00pm

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080 interview with Talia Bennett - Miss North Harbour

Miss North Harbour The North Shore has a new sweetheart after born and bred Shore girl Talia Bennett was crowned Miss North Harbour – our first in 17 years!

Going to school at Takapuna Primary, followed

by Takapuna Normal Intermediate and on to Carmel College, Talia’s story is typical of a lot of Shore girls, and it’s a story she’s taking to Wellington to compete for the Miss Universe New Zealand crown and the opportunity to represent New Zealand at the 2011 Miss Universe Pageant in Brazil.

Our beauty queen has a passion for property, health and fitness and has competed as a representative for North Harbour Netball and North Harbour Tennis, as well as being a certified Body Combat instructor at Les Mills. Proving it’s more than just looks that win the crown, Talia graduated from Auckland University with a Bachelor of Property last year and is now working as a commercial property valuer.

So how does Miss North Harbour feel about her newfound status as the Shore’s number one girl?

Channel found out…

What inspired you to enter the Miss North Harbour competition?

The opportunity to compete for Miss New Zealand and being crowned Miss North Harbour. Further, I saw it as an amazing opportunity I just had to pursue for some fun and laughs with my best friend Katie.

What does being Miss North Harbour mean to you?

I see it as a fantastic opportunity to represent North Harbour and make New Zealanders aware of how amazingly beautiful the North Shore really is!

Furthermore, it’s an event that brings the community together. I also see it as setting an example to younger girls, like my sister, and hopefully inspiring the younger generation to be well-rounded and career focused girls. We have so many fantastic opportunities available to all generations here on the Shore and we all should capitalise on these opportunities.

What was the actual competition like?

An absolute blast! All the girls were lovely; Melissa and Suzette (event organisers) made me feel right at home and ran everything to perfection. Most of all,

they made sure it was an enjoyable and memorable experience for all us girls.

Did all the girls get on?

Absolutely!

What goals and aspirations do you have for the future? What is it that interests and inspires you?

On the career front, a big stepping-stone and goal for me is to complete my Valuation registration. This professional benchmark will give me the backing I need to potentially move in to other commercial areas of the property market - specifically Age Care.

On a personal front, a major goal of mine is to own my own house in Takapuna, mortgage-free, and to raise a family. I am super clucky like this, I think giving life would be absolutely amazing. I can’t wait to be a mum and put all my energy into raising my own children, teaching and giving them all the wonderful opportunities my parents have given me.

My interests are health and general wellbeing. I love exercise. I have always been active and this really is an interest of mine, together with fashion, make-up and baking! I believe I am an inspiration to myself. Each day I endeavour to do better, learn from my mistakes and challenge myself with new opportunities.

What do you think a competition like Miss North Harbour adds to the community?

It is more a showcase of our young women and our local industries than an all-out competition.

Of course, there is the title on offer and all the prizes and prestige that comes with it, but it is first and foremost an entertainment event. It gives the community something local and something different to come along and support. It gives the finalists an opportunity for new friendships, experiences and an unforgettable story that they will be telling for many years to come.

Beauty pageants are always a source of controversy, what do you say to their detractors?

Are they degrading or empowering?

I believe they are empowering. Miss Universe is about celebrating different cultures, religions and beliefs of women from all over the world – how

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is this not empowering? Furthermore pageants give girls a chance to express themselves; it gives confidence and more importantly, exposes contestants to opportunities that may otherwise not have been possible.

What would you tell a girl who’s suffering from low self-esteem to feel better about herself?

I would tell her to focus on everything that is positive in her life. Everyone has their strengths and positive attributes that they contribute in their life and others.

It’s just as important to appreciate your strengths as it is about realising and accepting your weaknesses and turning them into strengths. I think this is allimportant for personal growth and development.

If you were crowned Miss Universe or Miss New Zealand, what would you hope to achieve?

Well, I know the answer you want is world peace.

However with this, I believe Miss Universe is almost achieving that: girls from around the world all come together and unite in one spot and celebrate together, no matter what religion, beliefs or corner of the world.

However personally, I would proudly represent New Zealand, give New Zealand recognition and promote that we are truly an amazing young country… I want to help foreigners realise we are by no means part of Australia hahaha ;) And lastly, you’re a proud Shore girl representing our fair city… what do you love most about being from the Shore?

I love the North Shore most simply as it’s my home town where I was born and raised. It has blessed me with so many wonderful memories and experiences.

It is essentially what has shaped me as a person and given me my amazing lifestyle, recreation, culture, friends and my education… The North Shore has essentially shaped and developed me as a person.

Furthermore, North Shore is a quaint community that offers so many opportunities for me and the rest of the community; it provides great schooling and education, great recreational centres, stunning parks, beaches etc. I just love Takapuna, we are so lucky to be bounded by a lake on one side together with a stunning beach on the other… but most importantly it’s my home.

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082 The pumphouse theatre News

‘Gavin Puts Things Straight’

at The PumpHouse, Takapuna, May 4th to 14th Gavin Puts Things Straight is the second play in what Takapuna playwright Andy Saker dubs his ‘Takapuna Trilogy’. The plays are stories based on incidents lifted from Saker’s own life as a born-and-bred North Shore local. Pear Shaped, the first play in the trilogy successfully debuted at The PumpHouse last year and is the third PumpHouse production by North Shore’s indie Devonport Theatre Company (DTC).

Andy Saker writes stories about the ups and downs in the lives of ordinary people. This ‘slice of life’ style of story-telling has tried and true precedents, probably the most well -known is Coronation St. “I like to hold a mirror up to the society I am a part of” says Saker, “Just because it’s a relatively safe middleclass environment on the Shore doesn’t mean there aren’t any stories worth telling. It’s all relative….wherever people live, or whatever stage they’re at in their lives, I think they like to see their experiences reflected in art.”

Gavin Puts Things Straight is a bittersweet comedy about a Milford family coming to terms with a truth that has never been acknowledged. As with most families, skeletons left in closets tend to get dragged out eventually.

North Shore builder Gavin has a relaxed attitude to life and work. He’s an average bloke who lives the bumper sticker maxim - “The worst day fishing beats the best day working”.

Gavin’s family is lovingly dysfunctional. Gav and his father Keith don’t get along too well; his Mum Noeleen knows why but she ain’t talking. She left the family home and shacked up with Glenfield ‘entrepreneur’ Duane, a much younger bloke. Gav’s studious teenage brother James was only a youngster when she left and he resents Duane; he lives with Keith and feels that his lonely Dad has been sidelined. As divisions deepen within the family prior to a major family event, the usually laid-back Gavin decides to take control. It’s time someone put things straight.

Andy Saker Director Gavin Puts Things Straight

PumpHouse Manager David Martin (L) and Dev. Theatre.Co Assoc

The cast has a strong North Shore contingent including Allan Roberts, Rangitoto College Head of Drama who is usually found behind the scenes as a director. DTC is thrilled that Louise Wallace is stepping into the role of cougar-ish Noeleen. Louise has quietly been carving out her thespian career after many years in front of the camera in journalistic roles.

Devonport Theatre Company’s mission is to create, develop and perform New Zealand works. The Company also has a commitment to mentoring young talent in the theatre arts. The crew in the production of Gavin Puts Things Straight is entirely made up of Andy Saker’s senior drama students plus one former student who can’t seem to keep away.

Dark Mondays: Rob Owens, Devonport Theatre Company’s Associate Director who is reprising the role of Giles in Gavin Puts Things Straight is also involved with The PumpHouse’s new script development initiative ‘Dark Mondays’ which launches mid-May. Rob has been involved with similar script development workshops with Sydney professional theatre groups and has worked closely with PumpHouse Theatre Manager David Martin to devise a similar program for The PumpHouse. Monday is traditionally a theatre’s night off, meaning no performances take place, hence the theatre remains dark. Each fortnight The PumpHouse will host a play-reading with a director and actors chosen by the playwright and the Dark Mondays’ team. Members of the public will be welcome to join industry practitioners and PumpHouse members attending the reading which will end with a discussion forum giving all a chance to get involved in the origination of new plays. The initiative is supported by Playmarket, New Zealand’s playwright agency and it is expected that some of the developed scripts will eventually be performed at The PumpHouse as fully fledged theatre productions.

The PumpHouse 2011 Development Season: Hot on the heels of the season of Gavin Puts Things Straight is The PumpHouse Development season which awards a prize to an Auckland playwright allowing the winning script to be professionally workshopped at The PumpHouse with a director and actors of their choice. This year’s winner of The PumpHouse Development Season award is Margot McRae who received her prize in Wellington last weekend at the Adam Playwriting Awards. Margot has secured Paul Gittins as director for her original script ‘Fool’s Paradise’. She is a Devonport resident who is also the author of the play ‘Finding Murdoch’.

Gavin Puts Things Straight

A new North Shore play. By Andy Saker. May 4-14.

Adults $26, Concession $24, Members $23.

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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David McPhail – master of comedy Directing ‘Dirty Dusting’ at Bruce Mason Centre in May

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Principal of Precision Real Estate tells Channel his five favourite things he enjoys most about living and working on The Shore.

1. The wonderful homes in sensational locations that we have the privilege of selling. It is great to observe the reactions of out of town and overseas buyers to what we could take for granted.

2. The relaxed informal business and lifestyle atmosphere that is only found on The Shore - even the climate is better.

3. The sensational beaches, the lake and never tiring of Rangitoto centre stage. The yachting and sporting events that we so proudly host..

4. The great Restaurants, Bars and Entertainment with the Bruce Mason Centre serving us so well. The Sunday Takapuna Market with the diversity it provides.

5. Friday night Heineken with the friendly staff at Goode Brothers then along to Pinot Plus for John’s excellent wine, Vera’s superb meals and Morgan’s great service.

Free. Local. Monthly. Proud. Busy.

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I finished “Dancing With The Stars” over six years ago. It was a pretty bumpy rollercoaster ride back in 2005, one that I enjoyed immensely. I met some wonderful people that year (none more important than my wife!). As a result of the show and the profile it gave me, I was sent a script by two New Zealand Producers living in England who were producing the Elvis Musical “Jailhouse Rock” in the West End at the time. The play was entitled “Then Comes Love” and was a fantastic two-handed romantic comedy from none other than “Outrageous Fortune” and “Almighty Johnson’s” creator James Griffin.

I jumped at the chance to play the part. Within days of signing they had cast the female. Her name was Zoe Lucker and she was making big waves in the UK as Tanya Turner in the hit show “Footballers Wives”. We spoke on the phone and got on very well.

Now it’s all good having the two actors cast and ready to go, but we are nothing without the third, the director, an equally vital member of the team.

I remember the excitement when my agent told me that the director was to be none other than David McPhail. I had grown up watching “McPhail and Gadsby” and was in awe of his talent. I was relatively new to the industry in New Zealand and David had received many accolades for his work. He was incredibly well respected and in 2008 was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in recognition of services to television and the theatre in the New Year Honours List.

To work one-on-one with a genuine master of comedy was going to be a great thrill, and it was!

David has produced and directed over 300 programmes for Television New Zealand, ranging from a rock music series to documentaries and children’s programmes. David has written and appeared in a wide variety of New Zealand television programmes, including “Letter to Blanchy”, “McPhail and Gadsby” and most recently two series of “Amazing Extraordinary Friends” and the “Great New Zealand Spelling Bee”.

David and I are still good friends today. I often use what he taught me about comedic timing and professionalism and I hope to work with him again soon.

He is currently directing the three woman hit show “Dirty Dusting” which comes to the Bruce Mason Centre in May. The show stars Suzanne Paul – (who happens to be a very talented comedic actress).

“Dirty Dusting” is a comedy about ‘over the hill’ cleaners who start ‘talking dirty’ and end up ‘filthy rich’! 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! That’s when the fun really begins.

David’s guiding hands and comedic expertise will be all over this threehander and it’s my pick of what to see this month. Get along, have a laugh and after the show think about the many weeks of rehearsal and directorial influence, from a very talented New Zealander.

See you at the show!

Shane Cortese – shane@channelmag.co.nz

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CALEB’S CROSSING Geraldine Brooks. $40 Pulitzer Prize-winner and bestselling author Geraldine Brooks transports you to 1660s Martha’s Vineyard and Cambridge, Massachusetts, to tell the dramatic and luminous tale of the intertwined destinies of Caleb, the first Native American to graduate from Harvard College, and Bethia Mayfield, a young, restless, pioneering English Puritan, who is struggling to find her own place in this new world where her minister father attempts to convert the native inhabitants to his own strict Calvinism.

Bethia and Caleb, the young son of a chieftain, forge a secret bond that draws each into the alien world of the other. Caleb eventually takes his place at Harvard, studying Latin and Greek alongside the sons of the colonial elite. Bethia also finds herself in Cambridge as she fights for a voice in a society that requires her silence, and becomes entangled in Caleb’s struggle to navigate the intellectual and cultural shoals that divide their two cultures. What becomes of these characters – the triumphs and turmoil they endure in embracing their new destinies – drives this riveting and intensely observed story of passion and belief, magic and adventure.

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PERIODIC TALES: The Curious Lives Of The Elements Hugh AlderseyWilliams. $42 Everything is made of them, from the furthest reaches of the universe to this book, and you.

Like us, the elements have lives: personalities and attitudes, talents and shortcomings, stories rich with meaning.

You may think of them as the inscrutable letters of the periodic table but you know them much better than you realise. Periodic Tales is a dazzling tour through history and literature, science and art…where iron rains from the heavens and noble gases light the way to vice; lead can tell your future while zinc may one day line your coffin. From ancient civilisations to contemporary culture, from the oxygen of publicity to the phosphorus in your pee, the elements are all around us. Unlocking their astonishing secrets and colourful pasts, Periodic Tales takes you on a voyage of wonder and discovery, excitement and novelty, beauty and truth. Along the way, you’ll find that their stories are our stories, and their lives are inextricable from our own.

A MAN OF PARTS David Lodge. $40

A moving and funny novel about the life of the “father of science fiction writing”, H.G. Wells – writer, thinker, lover and man of genius.

Sequestered in his blitz-battered Regent’s Park, London, house in 1944, the ailing Wells looks back on a life crowded with incident, books and women.

Has it been a success or a failure? Once he was the most famous writer in the world; now he feels deserted by readers and depressed by the collapse of his utopian dreams. He recalls his unpromising start, and early struggles as a teacher; his rapid rise to fame as a writer with a prophetic imagination and a comic common touch; his plunge into socialist politics; and his belief in free love, and energetic practice of it.

Unfolding this astonishing work of fiction, David Lodge depicts a man as contradictory as he was talented: a socialist who enjoyed his affluence, an acclaimed novelist who turned against the literary novel; and a feminist womaniser, sensual yet incurably romantic, irresistible and exasperating by turns, but always vitally human.

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Last Night of the Proms 2011

Saturday 18th June @ 7.30pm & Sunday 19th June @ 2.30pm Last night of the Proms 2011 is set to be An Extravaganza of Fun, streamers, balloons and favourite British music sing-a-longs. Treat yourself to the unique atmosphere of the Last Night of the Proms. Forget the traditional etiquette of the concert hall, wave a Union Jack to the strains of Rule Britannia, Land of Hope and Glory and other traditional music to celebrate the Best of British with conductor Peter Thomas, the ever-popular Auckland Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, with a host of guest soloists. Works included by Elgar, Holst, Gilbert & Sullivan, Lloyd Webber, Pomp & Circumstance, Rule Brittania. Don’t miss out, buy your tickets early as this show always sells out! Tickets: Adult: $57.50/ Senior $49.50.

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Night of the Proms at Bruce Mason Centre to give away.

To win, simply answer the following question and send your answer in to competition@channelmag.co.nz The first song of the Last Night of the Proms is traditionally ‘Land of Hope and Glory’. What does this refer to?

May

Morning Melodies Royal New Zealand Navy Band May 2 at 11am Duration: 1 hour Tickets: $3.00 Dirty Dusting

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?

Tickets: Adults $31.90 - $34.90 Completely Hollywood May 21 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.

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.

Ticket Prices: $44.50 - $49.40 Comedy Convoy (see feature on page??)

Sunday 29th May @ 8pm Morning Melodies The Band of the Royal Regiment of NZ Artillery May 30 Tickets: $3.00 Kevin Bloody Wilson The Naughtiest Man on the Planet is Back!

Tuesday May 31 Kevin Bloody Wilson returns to New Zealand with his outrageously funny Excess All Areas World tour featuring special guest artist, Jenny Talia from Australia. He’s lauded as Australia’s most unique International comedy legend. He’s irrepressible and irreverent, but guaranteed to make you laugh with his unique brand of humour.

Tickets: $52

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June

A Jazz Gala June 1 at 8pm International acclaimed Jazz artist Alan Broadbent returns to New Zealand to perform and record with Rodger Fox’s Wellington jazz orchestra. Joining him direct from San Francisco is Denise Perrier. Denise is one of the foremost Blues and Jazz vocalists with a career spanning more than 30 years. Also appearing is special guest lead trumpet artist from Los Angles, Mr Charley Davis. The Jazz Gala will be the biggest and best Jazz concert you will see in 2011. If you haven’t got your ticket yet then book today.

Adults: $44.40 / Student: $27.40 “The Legendary Nation” - China Culture Festival from the Hometown of Acrobat June 2 - June 4 Hebei Acrobatics has a long history spanning more than 2,000 years.

The performances are in great harmony with choreography, music, colourful costumes, Chinese KungFu and special lighting effects. These performances have won numerable prizes at the contests both in China and over the World. Bring the family to be entertained and amazed by this spectacular show, you will not be disappointed!

Tickets $49 - $119 Last Night of the Proms 2011 June 18 at 7.30pm and June 19 at 2.30pm - See Feature Above.

Morning Melodies Royal New Zealand Navy Band Monday 4th July 2011 Bruce Mason Centre Presents Morning Melodies - Royal NZ Navy Band Tickets available from the Bruce Mason Centre Box Office from Monday 4th April 2011.

Performances: 11am Tickets: $3.00 The Ten Tenors June 21 Most people think that classical and rock music are at opposite ends of the music spectrum. Not these TEN. The DOUBLE PLATINUM world tour and anniversary album are poised to showcase the talent of the group in a way no other artist can match.

This show will see audiences left breathless at the vocal prowess of the TEN, from the tender moments of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, to the sheer power of the stadium rock ballad, Aerosmith’s number one hit Don’t want to miss a thing.

Tickets: $74.90 – $79.90 The Blingstones June 25 11am or 7pm Two Mammoth Shows live on stage.

Follow the antics of the Blingstone family and friends in this entertaining live stage show.

11am - Live Stage Show for the whole family.

Tickets $25.00 - $129.00

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086 MAIRANGI ARTS CENTRE News

INTRODUCING... MAIRANGI ARTS CENTRE! Channel is thrilled to welcome MAC as a monthly contributor to the magazine.

Every month the team at Channel Magazine comes across something very special that’s happening on the Shore. We see one of our key roles as uncovering these little (and not so little) gems. One just place is the Mairangi Arts Centre.

Nestled among the hills just beyond the Mairangi Bay Shopping Village, the Mairangi Arts Centre is a meeting place for artists, aspiring artists, art lovers and those just wanting to take time out in a relaxing, creative environment. The centre was initiated after a group of East Coast Bays residents saw the need for an arts centre in their area. After more than ten years of fundraising the centre was opened in May 1991.

The Centre is a thriving community-based visual arts centre comprised of two galleries and three extremely busy art studios. It offers the general public a fast-paced exhibition programme that is designed to captivate its audience with the sheer variety of works displayed throughout the year. Exhibitions focus on paintings, carvings, pottery, paper sculpture, photography or exquisite glasswork to name but a few media. Artworks displayed encompass all styles and are created by artists from a wide range of ethnicities.

Mairangi Arts Centre is a not for profit organisation whose vision is ‘to make access to and participation in the visual arts possible for people of all ages, backgrounds and levels or experience’, a mission it’s management, staff and volunteer supporters strive to achieve with a passionate dedication. The Centre welcomes all enquiries.

Brazilian artists Fernando Pacheco & Shin-ya (David) Yu who are the two guest artists for the ‘Colour Duet’ exhibition.

Mairangi Arts Centre Exhibitions - Exhibitions scheduled for May are: The Power of Paper (April 27 until May 11) – A display of collage, photography, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, pastel, recycling, paper modelling and cartooning and all artworks that feature paper as the basic medium.

Colour Duet (Opens Saturday May 14 until June 3) – Invited Brazilian guest artist Fernando Pacheco and celebrated Chinese artist Shin-ya Yu. Entry to exhibitions is free.

Mairangi Arts Centre Art Class Programme: The centre also offers a comprehensive art class programme with a wide range of options available for all ages and all levels of ability. Classes take place during the day, evenings or at weekends and cover painting in acrylics, oils or watercolour, basic drawing skills, photography, paper sculpture, cast glass, clay, printmaking and life drawing. Young people five year olds through to teenagers enjoy an exciting range of after school and Saturday classes as well as a school holiday art programme. The Centre’s website has recently been upgraded to allow the convenience of online booking.

class in progress, A Mairangi Arts Centre art Abstract’ class. w ‘Ne ’s Brendan McGorry

A close-up of Fernando Pacheco’s work.

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Mairangi Arts Centre, 20 Hastings Rd, Mairangi Bay. Phone 487-223.

Open 9.30am-4pm Monday to Saturday www.mairangiarts.co.nz - Em.mairangiartscentre@xtra.co.nz

A watercolour by Ted Sherwen who is an artist and watercolour tutor at the Mairangi Arts Centre.

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Wood Sculpture Live Award Winners The 6th Wood Sculpture Live event has come to a close and the result is a magnificent, majestic exhibition of healthy wood and challenging artworks which will remain on display in the grounds of Lake House Arts Centre until 16th May. The official opening took place on Sunday 17th April and New Zealand renowned Judge Marte Szirmay found the challenge to select three winners significantly difficult with the high calibre of work produced by the 26 participating sculptors.

The premier Becroft Award for best on show was awarded to Joe Kemp who comes from Lake Rotoma, with his competent Macrocarpa and Pohutukawa Sculpture and the incredible feat that this resolved work of art was achieved in just 10 days. The runner up was awarded to first time entrant, Huia artist Matthew Williams with a tall, bold sculpture carved out of the 100 year old Oak tree that recently fell down in Parnell Road. The owners of the tree were nervous that their beautiful tree would be turned into fire-wood, instead it has been transformed into three

significant pieces of art. The Interactive Sculpture Award was presented to Ron Reichs with his “Pouncing Panther’, this work is so powerful in spirit and form that its presence implores the viewer to engage with it. The Panther’s raised tail looks as though it will come to life and twitch any minute. The Lake House Arts Centre People’s Choice Award will be announced at the end of the exhibition on Sunday 15th May and the public is encouraged to come down and view this spectacular exhibition and make their choices. The lucky dip name drawn from the box will receive $75 worth of art classes from the Lake House Arts Education programme. ...........................................................................................................

For more information about the Wood Sculpture Live Exhibition or the Education programme please contact the Event Coordinator, Kim Boyd on 486 4877, or email manager@lakehousearts.org.nz .

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TRAIN HERE, STAY HERE! AT THE LODGE WE CAN TAKE CARE OF ALL YOUR SCHOOL, CORPORATE OR SPORTS TEAM’S ACCOMMODATION AND TRAINING NEEDS

For booking enquiries please contact Anna Bramley on (09) 477 2048, email abramley@mish.org.nz or visit our website www.mish.org.nz

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Construction of national training centre in full swing The $43M redevelopment of Auckland’s new high performance centre was unveiled in mid April by Sport and Recreation Minister Murray McCully, but more financial backing is needed to complete expansion of the facilities.

Located on Auckland’s North Shore, the high performance centre at AUT Millennium campus is touted as a world-class centre of excellence, but further funds are needed to realise the vision says Mike Stanley, CEO of the AUT Millennium Trust and President of the New Zealand Olympic Committee.

“To date, we have been humbled by the response of those who have backed this project. But we are still in fundraising mode and are seeking the support of others passionate about New Zealand’s success and on creating an aspirational high performance culture of excellence where the focus is being exceptional.”

In June 2010, Government announced $15M of funding for the high performance centre, complementing AUT University’s $18M to form a joint venture with the Millennium Institute of Sport and Health. The new centre will be run by AUT Millennium Trust – a 50-50 partnership between AUT and the Millennium Institute.

Stanley says that although New Zealand is a proud sporting nation, success in an increasingly competitive world requires significant investment. So far, that investment has come from Government, AUT, North Shore City Council, Owen Glenn, ASB Community Trust, Sir David Levene and the Lion Foundation.

“The redevelopment is a collaboration between public and private funders who share the vision of taking high performance sport in New Zealand to a new level,” he says.

At a ceremony on Friday to mark the $43M redevelopment, Minister McCully said the Government’s vision for high performance sport was to make New Zealand one of the most successful sporting nations in the world.

“This is really a team effort, and it’s great to be able to share this occasion with many of the people and organisations who’ve also made contributions to make this redevelopment a reality. We’re keen to work with private sector investors, with local government and with philanthropic funders who share that vision.”

Vice Chancellor of AUT University Derek McCormack, says the partnership between AUT University and the Millennium Institute of Sport and Health will help drive the development of high performance sport in New Zealand through education, research and coaching.

“The new centre brings together the best of sports science research, coaching and management expertise.

Work being conducted at AUT Millennium is of benefit not only to high performance athletes and coaches but also to community health and education. Our research will impact on the future health and performance of our nation, not just in sporting performance at the elite level, but at all dimensions of human potential.”

Part of the developments include the establishment of a world centre of physical activity, nutrition, coaching

Mike Stanley (left), CEO of the AUT Millennium Trust and Sport and Recreation Minister Murray McCully.

Murray McCully (centre) and Mike Stanley, with Sir Paul Reeves (left), Chancellor of AUT University.

and sports science which would deliver programmes in exercise, nutrition, lifestyle, resilience and leadership, helping to create healthier communities.

The first stage $26M redevelopment provides over 6000m2 of new floor space. Overall developments include a 50m Olympic swimming pool, the creation of a high performance zone, a new public health and fitness centre, a human potential centre which specialises in developing nutrition and physical activity, a coaching performance centre, a sports science centre incorporating an environmental chamber and a strength and conditioning suite; expanded medical and specialist facilities, significant additional office, education and meeting facilities; and additional accommodation.

Developments at the high performance centre are due for completion by early 2012, in time for athletes who are preparing for the London Olympics.

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090 Health & Rehab with Shore Physiotherapy Shore Physiotherapy is located in the heart of Takapuna. The clinic specialises in sports physiotherapy, and musculoskeletal injuries. Shore Physiotherapy is also a proud provider of KneeCare programmes which offers services for individuals with knee injuries.

Is exercise right for you?

Which kind of exercise, and how much is a question asked on a daily basis according to Geoff Potts – owner of Shore Physiotherapy. Many people we see either don’t exercise regularly, or they don’t do the right kind of exercise for what they are trying to achieve. It is common to hear “exercise didn’t work, I don’t know what to do, I got bored, I didn’t like it, I got injured, I don’t have time”.

That’s where we come in – The Shore Physiotherapy team are industry leaders in exercise prescription and health. Many people probably still believe that physiotherapists just provide massage, stretching, manipulation, or acupuncture. This is still true but what isn’t always known is that we have backgrounds in strength and exercise conditioning at all levels. We provide expert care in hospitals when rehabilitating stroke, or cardiac patients, and we also work at the other end of the spectrum with elite athletes helping them squeeze out that last winning margin, or getting back on the field as soon as possible. Physiotherapy training in New Zealand really is world leading, and our medically based undergraduate and postgraduate training ensures you get the best care possible.

Here are some hard facts about exercise that might be worth considering!

“The reduction in mortality associated with increased activity is similar to that seen with smoking cessation”.

I think we would all happily accept in today’s society that smoking is bad for your health, and that if you stop smoking you will improve your health

Geoff Potts and his Shore Physiotherapy team.

status. Did you also know that if you wanted to improve your personal fitness, reduce your risk for chronic diseases and disabilities, or prevent unhealthy weight gain you need to exceed the commonly promoted 30-minutes of daily moderate exercise. Moderate exercise is often promoted as vacuuming, or mowing a lawn for the equivalent of 30 minutes every day.

I’m the first to admit that any exercise or activity is better than none, but… “People who maintain a regular program of physical activity that is longer in duration or is more vigorous in intensity are likely to derive greater benefit.” “There is conclusive evidence showing a dose-response relationship between physical activity and health”.

Geoff Potts and the team at Shore Physiotherapy are your exercise experts. They are happy to answer any questions you may have about injuries, health promotion, or exercise. Whether you’re a professional athlete, a weekend warrior, or you simply want to get healthier and don’t now what is safe for you, or where to start.

Shore Physiotherapy – 2 Byron Ave, Takapuna. Phone 489 7573. www.shorephysiotherapy.co.nz

Channel Trivia 1. In Japan, what is a gaijin?

2. Which medical emergency term stems from the French verb meaning ‘to separate’?

3. In which three Quentin Tarantino films has English actor Tim Roth played a role?

One point for each correct answer.

4. 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?

5. All of the following belonged to which tragic hero?

Ron, Goosewhite, Pridwen and Llamrei.

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6. Which two German cities suffered the most casualties due to aerial bombardment in World War Two? 7. What was Belize called until 1973?

8. What were the names of the five D-Day beaches?

9. Who said (not sang) the following and on which album would you find it?

“The Queen says no to pot smoking FBI members” 10. What is and how tall is the North Shore’s highest building?

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STAND UP PADDLING: with Mark Jackson 091 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.

Our’tearoa Another day at the office and an international board meeting between Stand Up South Pacific Ltd and Hawaiian Island Surf Inc. The Agenda – To discuss a float plan for supplementary income to offset liquidation in the wake of supposition over P&L ratios & ROI forecasts being overinflated by the CFO. Hangloose translation – Taking my mates from Hawaii (Karl & Laurie), who run a surf store in Maui, for a paddle off Taka beach.

Chin-wagging about how to pay for all the beer, whether to hit Ahipara or Raglan as the next stop on a budgeted SUP Surfari and if it’s better to enter the SUP surf contest at Omaha or the SUP National Championships at Kohimaramara.

It’s a job, somebody’s gotta do it and I’m glad it’s me! These board meetings are fun. Business acronyms like…CFO/CEO/MSRP/P&L and ROI translate to Chief Fun Officer – A Cruiser Enjoying the Ocean! Mark’s SUP Relaxation Principal – Paddle and leisure and that folks is your ROI. Return on investment and your Relaxing Ocean Initiative!

Carl Rolfing and Laurie Potish are ocean adventure capitalists from Maui who’ve travelled down under to experience OUR’tearoa. So far they’ve scored an April apparition glass calm SUP cruise in the channel, small waves (by Hawaiian standards) at Ahipara, a kite surf session at Raglan and this weekend they’ll truck off down to Whangamata to meet with www.surfsup.co.nz owner Pete Murray to grab the Rastafarian experience of “get up stand up, stand up for your rights”. I’m certain they’ll also drop into some wicked lefts off Whanga Bar before jetting back to Maui.

Carl and Laurie are baby boomer generation throw backs that “BOOM” like Pebbles and Bam Bam. They understand that we are here for a good time, not a long time, that life ain’t a dress rehearsal but an Indian gift ya gotta give back.

Like many salt water junkies they took to Stand Up like ducks to water then flew south for the winter!

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Stand Up South Pacific Ltd was born in Hawaii and the urge to return is superlatively strong. This “South Pacific” of ours is fast becoming a Stand Up Paddle travel destination hot spot, and it’s our Takapuna Beach that offers the first impression.

Local surfer Jeremy Shanahan, owner operator of United Travel Takapuna (www.unitedtakapuna.co.nz) is the man to see if you wanna create your own “Tales of the South Pacific”. Already he caters to surfers travelling to Namotu and Tavarua Fiji. As well as Rarotonga, Samoa, and Haatafu Tonga through Island Holidays Ltd (www.islandholidays.co.nz).

I like to think that more and more of us are striving to live by the James A Michener’s quote – “The master in the art of living makes little distinction between his work and his play, his labour and his leisure, his mind and his body, his information and his recreation, his love and his religion. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence at whatever he does, leaving others to decide whether he is working or playing. To him he’s always doing both.”

We hope you decide to contact us at www.standupsouthpacific.com to get your Stand Up experience, Phone 0220 PADDLE 0220 72 33 53, Mark Jackson. To create your own “Tale of the South Pacific” contact jeremys@unitedtravel.co.nz 09 486 1625. Between the two of us we’ll get you on board.

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

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092 sport: Takapuna Cricket

Taka takes Auckland Cricket title for second year The Hedley Howarth Trophy is the award that is given to the Auckland club cricket two-day champions every year in honour of the left arm spinner who played a significant role in Auckland and New Zealand cricket in 60s and 70s. For the first time ever this prestigious trophy has been awarded to the same team two years in a row – our local Takapuna premier team.

Takapuna District Cricket Club was also crowned the ‘Auckland Club of the Year’ for the 2010/2011 season. It was a thrill for all involved with Takapuna Cricket as the Onewa Domain based club received the same award for the previous season.

With a majority of last year’s team returning to the squad, the requirement was to find a standout performer to replace retired former New Zealand player Paul Hitchcock. Leading the Takapuna team this season was 19 year old master blaster Craig Cachopa, who scored an amazing 1,119 runs this season with an average of 70. With scores of 197, 196, 142 and 99 not out – and awards for the most improved player, best batsman, player’s player and club cricketer of the year – Craig Cachopa definitely helped steer Takapuna in its winning direction.

The standout bowler for Takapauna this season was James ‘Jack’ Cowell who bagged over 50 wickets. He was the leading wicket taker in the Auckland competition, ripping through top orders with his pace and late swing. Cowell was also named the best bowler when the Auckland Club Cricket awards were handed out recently.

How did they achieve such great heights? Big wins, very close wins, some losses, and a bit of luck from the weather is the answer. It was a close call as at the end of the season Takapuna won the championship by just one point from Suburbs New Lynn. On Saturday March 26th champagne was popped and the trophy returned home to Onewa.

Takapuna picked up the Auckland Club of the Year title due to the fact that both the Premiers and the Premier Reserves won their respective two day championships which made the celebrations on that Saturday evening very special for all concerned.

The coaching of Neil Fletcher played a big part in the back to back success

of the premier team. ‘Fletch’ joined the club as a new coach in the 2009/2010 season and it is no coincidence that these two seasons have seen the Takapuna Premiers pick up the prestigious Hedley Howarth Trophy.

With Craig Cachopa’s future looking bright, and Brad Cachopa having spent the majority of the season playing for the Aces, we will see if Takapuna, with it’s young talent rising through the ranks, can make history for a third year in a row!

The team would like to send a big thanks to their sponsors Kookaburra, Champs, Massey University, Giltrap Holden and Benefitz.

If you want to get involved with the ‘winning’ Takapuna Cricket Club, visit www.takapunacricket.co.nz

Fletcher Sport Cricket Academy For aspiring young cricketers on the North Shore, there is now a high performance academy available in their own backyard – Fletcher Sport Academy 2011 at the Indoor Nets at Massey University in Albany.

Neil Fletcher is an award-winning NZC Level III Professional Cricket Coach specialising in batting and spin bowling. Having been contracted by Auckland Cricket, Canterbury Cricket and New Zealand Cricket over the years, he is currently contracted as a coach for the Auckland Cricket Association’s 2-day Premier Champions Takapuna District Cricket Club. And, now that the season is finished, the final preparations for the 2011 Academy are underway.

This is the second year the academy is running after the huge success of the 2010 inaugural program.

The Batting Academy includes 10 weekly 90-minute sessions that cover the fundamentals of technique as well as tactical and mental elements of batting. There is an emphasis on reinforcing a sound, repeatable technique as well as playing spin and promoting ball-striking ability. An introduction into the ‘art’ of T20 batting was a popular session last year, and it will be included again this year.

The Spin Bowling Academy divides into two groups: wrist spinners and finger spinners. There is an emphasis on ball performance and consistency as well as an understanding of the dynamics of spin and technique fundamentals. The possibility of adding fast bowling and wicket-keeping modules is also under consideration.

The greatest benefit this year will be an increased use of video analysis which will be enabled by the use of another highly-qualified coach to assist Fletcher for all of the batting sessions.

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With an abundance of young cricketing talent in the North Harbour area, the academy provides an excellent atmosphere for mentoring and direction.

“The content and structure was better than what is available anywhere by any organization. The fundamental key to the academy is the well thought out and executed content – great for changing technique and grooving new ideas… it reinforces the basics at the right time of year. We will definitely be part of the academy again this year,” says one satisfied parent.

What a wonderful opportunity. “There isn’t much high-performance coaching available for young players in Auckland, and with so much playing talent on the North Shore, I hope I can help develop and inspire young players to fulfil their potential” says Fletcher. “It’s rewarding as a coach to watch a player develop and be able to make his mark on the club scene at the first class level and beyond.”

The Fletcher Sport Winter Academy of 2011 begins in the first week of June, and with limited availability, be sure to contact Neil Fletcher today to secure your place. Email: fletchersport@xtra.co.nz Mobile: 0274476211

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2011 Wilson Chelsea Cup Tennis Winners Mairangi Bay Women and Campbell’s Bay Men get the silverware

Congratulations to the two women’s and two men’s teams that played the final of the 2011 Wilson Chelsea Cup on Friday April 1st at Albany Tennis Park. It was an exciting night that attracted one of the largest crowds seen for a Chelsea Cup final. The winners this year were Mairangi Bay Women who played Belmont Racquets and Campbell’s Bay Men who played Northcote.

Each year teams from tennis clubs in the Northern Region compete in the annual Wilson Chelsea Cup. It is the top competition for tennis and runs for nine weeks from end of January to the beginning of April.

This year we saw some very exciting tennis played with Mairangi Women defeating Belmont Racquets and Campbell’s Bay men defeating Northcote in the finals.

Tennis Northern Operations Manager Neil Coventry, pictured below, said, “The Wilson Chelsea Cup provides a great platform for talented young players to challenge themselves against the country’s best. Seven of the nine players on show were between 12 and 18 years of age and it is a credit to them to have beaten so many experienced players to get this far. Many club members have watched these players grow up and develop, appreciate the effort they’ve put in to reach this level, and were clearly behind them on Friday night.”

The Women – When the women’s two sides met mid-way through the season, Mairangi Bay lost 4-2 to Belmont. With Danielle Feneridis back in the team Mairangi mixed up their playing order in change of strategy that soon paid dividends. Under 18 National Champion Mikaela Davies was eventually outfoxed by the diminutive figure of Luci Barlow in the top singles, whilst Danielle Feneridis and Rosie Cheng also picked up valuable points. Davina Meza carried the fight for Belmont with a win over the higher ranked Brittany Teei. With a three-one advantage going into the doubles, Mairangi knew that they only need to win one to guarantee victory. Also behind on set count back, Belmont knew that they also needed to make sure they won in straight sets to avoid defeat.

Mairangi’s Barlow and Feneridis proved too strong as they took out the match 6-4 6-3. In the second doubles Meza continued her good form with partner Kelly Drew, as they picked up a consolation point against Brittany Teei and Mia Middleton. The final

score 4-2 to Mairangi Bay. Mairangi Bay Women have now won the Chelsea Cup title five times, this their first since 1996, whilst Belmont’s wait to secure the first Chelsea Cup Women’s title in their history will last another year.

The Mens Final, starting with the doubles ties, was tight from the first point. The second doubles could only be separated by a tiebreak in the first before the partnership of Adam Thompson and Mark Nielsen closed it out. In the top pair, Eru Lyndon, facing match point down in the third set supertiebreak, produced a huge serve to ace Paul Koenke and tie the score at 10-10. He and partner Victor Romero eventually took out the match with a tight 16-14 win, to put Campbells Bay 2-0 up going into the singles. That doubles result would prove crucial as Northcote took out the third and fourth singles thanks to Andrew Allan (facing Thompson) and Luke Donovan (facing Campbells Bay coach Kyle August). Fortunately Victor Romero and Mark Nielsen proved too strong for Paul Koenke and Steve Downs in the first and second singles, meaning they too took out the title with a 4-2 win. Campbells Bay Men have now won the title three times, this year their first since 2005. Northcote, now beaten finalists two years in succession, have won the Chelsea Cup title a record 10 times, with the last in 2009.

Winners Mairangi Bay Club pictured from left to right: Brittany Teei, Rosie Cheng, Mia Middleton, Luci Barlow and Danielle Feneridis.

Winners Campbell’s Bay Club pictured from left to right: Kyle August, Adam Thompson, Victor Romero, Eru Lyndon and Mark Nielsen.

For information on Tennis Northern visit: www.tennisnorthern.co.nz.

Belmont Racquets Club pictured from left to right: Mikaela Davies, Kelly Drew, Christine Foote and Davina Meza.

Tennis Northern Operations Manager Neil Coventry with the Wilson Chelsea Cup’s which were presented to the winning teams.

Northcote Club pictured from left to right: Paul Koenke, Caco Zanella, Steve Downs, Luke Donovan and Andrew Allan.

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094 Takapuna Boating Club NEWS

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.

Shore connections with NZ Police never been stronger

Boating, but not only…

The Club is known worldwide for the quality of its yachtsmen and regularly holding World championships, but TBC also caters for surf ski, outrigger and stand up paddlers.

While some of our members train all year long to finish on the highest world ranking of their activities, others enjoy a regular training to keep fit and enjoy the camaraderie of members at the Club.

The club offers to its active members an opportunity of affordable storage for their boat or board with only a short stroll from the water.

If you would prefer to contemplate the effort of others from a boat or ashore, there is always plenty of jobs for volunteers (please refer to previous Channel magazine edition).

You can also join as a social member and Juniors, Seniors, and Family are all welcome.

Membership entitles you to come with your guests and enjoy our wonderful Friday night meals and soon Saturday and Sunday breakfasts.

Stunning views and only two steps from your ideal week-end walking venue!

Come and look at Rangitoto while having a great wine and enjoy some great food prepared by our resident Chef.

If you are interested in joining but haven’t tried our activities before, then contact us, and we can arrange for you to experience some of what we have to offer with no obligation. It’s a great club to belong to so we look forward hearing from you.

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

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Peter Marshall

Viv Rickard

Mike Bush

The North Shore has its strongest connections ever with the high echelons of the New Zealand Police. The new Police commissioner Peter Marshall and his two deputy commissioners Viv Rickard and Mike Bush are officers who I hold in the highest regard. Each of them at various times, over the last ten years, has worked closely with the Waitemata Police District, which has its headquarters in Takapuna.

During my time in the Police I worked with each of them at various times and they were always outstanding officers of the highest calibre. I first came across Peter Marshall when we were detectives in the Auckland Central Police criminal investigation branch office in the 1970s. Peter is a North Shore old boy having done his secondary schooling at Rosmini College. He was always a studious officer who quickly moved through the ranks.

As an investigator Peter Marshall handled many high profile cases and achieved much success through his diligence and painstaking attention to detail.

In the early 1990s he was the New Zealand Police liaison officer to the Australian Federal Police in Canberra.

Upon his return to New Zealand he was subsequently based as a senior investigator in Auckland before being appointed to a liaison position in the United States.

Deputy Commissioner Mike Bush worked closely with me in the late 1990s at Takapuna Police Station when he headed the North Shore CIB. He lead an office that introduced major innovations in the area of carefully managed patrolling and targeting people who were known to be active out and about committing crime.

He has continued to use this style of policing in his most recent command position as the district commander at the Counties-Manukau.

Mike Bush has changed the police culture in South Auckland and achieved a remarkable turnaround in a reduction in crime. Since being elected as a councillor on the new Auckland Council I have spent a lot of time in South Auckland working on my new Community Safety Forum responsibilities. It was great to work with Mike and see how he had reinvigorated the Police in that part of the Auckland region.

Deputy Commissioner Viv Rickard was the Waitemata District Commander in the later part of my time as mayor of the former North Shore City. I had worked with Viv in the 1990s when he was a detective sergeant at the Mount Wellington Policing Centre. He subsequently transferred to Kaikohe and then soon after became the district commander for Northland, based in Whangarei. Viv moved to the North Shore as the district commander and then was promoted to Wellington as an assistant commissioner.

So it will be very interesting to follow them as they progress in their new roles as the senior leaders of the New Zealand Police. All three are tenacious operators who will rise to any challenge presented. They have been well trained in all facets of police management and operations. I am certain that the New Zealand Police will be in good stead with these three leading the organisation into the future.

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Unleashing Auckland but leashing its Council The Auckland Plan is the Auckland Council’s strategic planning document for the next thirty years. An ambitious target of late 2011 has been set for its implementation.

Late last month a discussion document on it was released. Its title was “Auckland Unleashed”.

The dictionary defines unleashed as “To release or loose from or as if from a leash or to free from restraint or control”.

These seem noble goals of the Council; and indeed, if Auckland is truly going to achieve the Mayor’s goal of being the world’s “most liveable city” Auckland will certainly need to be released from restraints and controls.

These restraints and controls take the shape of unnecessary and restrictive regulation, bureaucracy and poor planning.

Not only must these restraints and controls go, new ones must not be allowed to develop. In other words, the new Auckland Council should, to most extents, just “get out of the way” and let Auckland grow and unleash itself.

Unfortunately, that view of “getting out of the way” does not usually sit well with politicians.

Section two of the discussion document stipulates that the Council has the ability to “marshal investment and shape growth more explicitly and proactively”: Is it unleashing Auckland for its Council to “marshal investment” (i.e. picking winners)?

One area identified as an investment strategy is the film sector in West Auckland. Yet the document is silent on the fact the company set up by the former Waitakere City Council for that very purpose went into liquidation; and when in existence it competed against privately owned production companies, some of whom could not compete against the ratepayer-funded operation and shut down.

Is this unleashing Auckland?

The goals of the Auckland Plan are said to include reducing inequality; improved education, skills and learning; and also affordable housing. Noble goals without a doubt, but does local government have a role to play in education? Or for that matter reducing inequality and providing affordable housing?

There is no doubt that housing is a key issue for Auckland over the next

twenty years. Auckland needs 27 houses per day just to cope with anticipated population and migration growth. And we must build at twice that rate in the immediate future just to catch up. This is certain to place price pressure on housing, both for renters and homeowners. One answer is to release more land beyond the Metropolitan Urban Limit (MUL).

Yet at page 66 of the discussion document, the MUL is never mentioned.

But the Council does promise to support ongoing independent research into the housing market!

The final comment we make in this article is based on unemployment.

The proposal is for the Council to investigate whether it can have an apprenticeship scheme for school leavers, or whether a similar cadet scheme can be put in place as a part of “corporate sustainability”.

Again, noble ideas, but is this the role of local government?

The risk that Auckland faces by the council delving into hitherto unchartered waters is growth of government, and thereby the corresponding shrinkage of the private sector.

In the future it seems that the council will need to be leashed. What should be growing is Auckland, not its Council.

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We live and work within the North Shore community. We understand the issues facing people and we can help to resolve them.

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096 Legally Speaking with Simpson Western Lawyers

LANDLORDS

- TENANT’S CREDITORS CAN CLAIM YOUR PROPERTY

It is common practise for landlords of commercial premises to allow their tenants to use or lease items of the landlord’s furniture and other personal property during the term of the lease. However, landlords need to be aware that this activity could be putting their property at risk, and they may lose it if the tenant gets into financial difficulty.

Whether the property is at risk depends on whether it is “affixed” to the leased premises and cannot be removed without causing damage.

These items are usually considered fixtures or fittings. Examples of fixtures and fittings include light fittings, fitted carpets and installed stoves and dishwashers. Fixtures and fittings usually form part of the land.

However, other items of personal property that can easily be removed from the premises could be at risk, if the landlord of a commercial premises enters into a lease for a term of more than one year, and has agreed to lease or allow their tenant to use that property for the full term of the lease. This is because these items are considered to be personal

property and fall within the scope of the Personal Property Securities Act 1999 (PPSA) and further, the landlord’s right to distrain for rent has been abolished. Examples of personal property that could be at risk include kitchen appliances, computer desks, water coolers and free standing heating.

Under the PPSA, a lease of personal property (which are not fixtures or fittings) for a term of more than one year is a deemed security interest. The definition of a lease for a term of more than one year is wide and includes: • A bailment of goods for more than one year; • A lease of goods for an indefinite period; and • A lease of goods for a term of less than one year that is automatically renewable, or renewable at the option of any party, and the total of the lease terms could exceed one year.

If a landlord’s lease or bailment arrangement is a deemed security interest, the landlord must: 1. Ensure the terms of the arrangement are in writing and signed by the tenant. The terms must contain a clear description of the property and include clauses retaining the landlord’s ownership rights in and to the property.

Additional clauses in the lease will be sufficient.

2. Register his or her interest on the Personal

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Property Securities Register. Registration can be completed online for a small fee.

If a landlord fails to take these steps, they risk losing their property to other creditors of the tenant, even though it was always intended that the landlord would retain ownership. Landlords of commercial premises who believe they may have entered into lease or bailment arrangements concerning personal property, should seek legal advice.

Nicola Russ is a Partner specialising in Commercial Law at Simpson Western - Lawyers of Takapuna and North Harbour.

The information published in this article, is true and accurate to the best of the author’s knowledge. It does not constitute, and should not be substituted for, legal advice. No liability is assumed by the author for losses suffered by any person or organisation relying on this article.

Nicola Russ is an Associate of Simpson Western. Nicola’s areas of practice include banking and finance, personal property securities, business sales and purchases, shareholder relations and licencing. Prior to embarking on a law career, Nicola worked as a Registered Nurse in Dunedin.

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SIMPSON WESTERN LAWYERS North Harbour Office & New Appointments Simpson Western are a well known North Shore firm, having operated a legal practice on the North Shore for 26 years since absorbing Simpson Grierson’s Takapuna office. During this time they have built up a reputation of providing pragmatic and effective legal advice for clients. They are now the largest North Shore based firm and are still on a growth path.

In September last year Simpson Western opened a satellite office in North Harbour on the corner of Apollo Drive and Antares Place (above Pickles). The office is staffed by Partners Chris Western and Ken Paterson, Solicitor Hannah Thomas, Legal Executive Meralyn Radonich, with administrative support from Kelly van Dorsten. Between them they have a wealth of knowledge in areas ranging from commercial/ business law to the selling and buying of property, trust formation and administration.

With the establishment of Simpson Western in the North Harbour, North Harbour businesses now have the benefit of being able to obtain specialist legal advice from Simpson Western without the need to travel far.

“With a substantial client base already located in the North Harbour area it was an easy decision to open a satellite office in the area.” says Partner, Chris Western.

The last 6 months has proven their strategy right with existing and new clients taking advantage of the new location.

It has been an exciting year for the firm, which promises to continue. With the new growth the firm has recently appointed 3 new partners, Ken Paterson, Nicola Russ and Candice Murphy, and a new associate, Sarah Martin.

Partner - Ken Paterson has been with the firm for 8 years. On completion of his law and economics

degree in 1998 he worked for Deloittes in Auckland in their tax team as a tax consultant.

He then embarked on a working holiday to the United Kingdom when he worked in the legal and compliance teams of two major investment banks in London. He joined Simpson Western on his return to New Zealand in 2003.

Ken is based in the North Harbour office. He practises in all aspects of trust, property and commercial / business law and has special interest in commercial property and leasing.

Partner - Nicola Russ (pictured on facing page) started with the firm on completion of her law degree in 2001. In mid 2002 she left the firm to work for a boutique corporate law firm based in Auckland CBD, rejoining Simpson Western in 2005.

She is based in the Takapuna office.

Nicola specialises in commercial law including the sale and acquisition of businesses, business banking & finance and shareholders’ agreements.

She has represented a prominent car financing company for over 9 years and particularly enjoys working with clients in the product design, engineering and manufacturing industries.

Nicola is a regular contributor to the NZ LAW Commercial e-Speaking Newsletter and has had articles published in the Sunday Star Times “Your Law” series and in MG Legal.

Partner - Candice Murphy is also based in Takapuna. She joined Simpson Western in August 2002 following completion of her Legal Professional course. She finished her honours degree while working as part of the litigation team.

Her specialties are property relationships and employment law.

She has run Employment Law seminars for

With a substantial client base already located in the North Harbour area it was an easy decision to open a satellite office in the area. some of Simpson Western’s larger clients and has often spoken at BNI meetings. Candice has had articles published in the NZ LAW Commercial e-Speaking Newsletter and has had articles published in the Sunday Star Times “Your Law” series, The Equine Veterinary Practitioner and MG Legal.

Associate - Sarah Martin works in Simpson Western’s commercial team and is based in Takapuna. Sarah joined the firm while still completing her law degree as a Law Clerk. Following completion of her degree she has worked as a Solicitor in the Commercial Team.

Sarah enjoys all aspects of commercial/ business law and has a special interest in business restructuring and finance, business acquisitions, disposals and terms of trade and supply agreements.

Simpson Western Lawyers: Takapuna Office, Level 17, AIA Building, 5-7 Byron Ave, Takapuna.

North Harbour Office, Corner Apollo Drive and Antares Place, Mairangi Bay, North Harbour.

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Sometimes bigger is just better.

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2011 – Doom and Gloom or Rampant Recovery?

Will 2011 be the year where things all come right with a bang as many people predicted late last year? Or will it take a little longer for the economy to sort itself out and get back on track. Well, I guess it all depends on who you talk to, but you can’t deny the facts – and the facts are that the majority of the population are still doing it hard out there. In fact, my personal belief is that there has been a fundamental shift in our economy and we had better get used to this new trading environment – because it is here to stay. Whether you are in business, an independent contractor, an employee or a homemaker chances are you have been affected and will continue to be affected by the changes in our economy.

In general terms, things are difficult for businesses as everyone wants more for less. Prices are static at best or dropping in most cases, there is a lot of competition and customers expect to pay less and receive more hence margins are squeezed right throughout the supply chain.

For me, the headline in the NBR on 5 April summed things up. “Firms remain dubious about recovery – NZIER”. The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research conducts a quarterly survey of business opinion, and the economy looks likely to remain flat for a while, according to the latest one.

Personally this survey holds a little more weight to me than the myriad of other surveys out there due to the size (around 3500 firms participate) and the fact that

NZIER is a uniquely independent economic resource for the New Zealand economy. As it is a non-profit private organisation, the analysis and commentary is only for the benefit of members and is not used for any other political or self serving motivations.

This opinion is consistent with the majority of business owners that I am speaking with. Of course there are pockets that are doing extremely well, as always, but the vast majority see things as continuing to be tough for some time yet. This is consistent with the overall economy of showing little or no growth so far this year.

On the whole firms report higher costs, mostly due to higher oil and related prices, but an inability to pass those prices on yet. This results in profitability trending lower, and hence an inability for companies to invest in people, equipment or technology as they simply don’t have the capacity to do so. In the smaller and medium sized business market (say $1 million sales to $20 million sales levels) rising overdue debtors and increasing levels of stock held are continuing to place pressure on cash flow. This

would also suggest that there is barely any recovery for small firms that the economy is still fragile. For consumers, this still means some bargains are out there – but be careful not to over commit your monthly income and be wary of additional debt.

Speaking of debt, these results would tend to indicate that the Reserve Bank would have very little incentive to raise interest rates, so hopefully we will enjoy the official cash rate being held at 2.5% for the rest of the year. Keep your fingers crossed.

So what does all of this mean for us on a day to day basis? I guess it all depends on your own personal circumstances, but I am focussing on repaying debt, reducing personal and business costs and saving a little in the piggy bank for a rainy day.

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100 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.

Fiori Café

99 Hurstmere Rd,Takapuna 09 489 5098 Kellie's rating: Food: 7/10 Atmosphere: 8/10 Service: 9/10

Fiori cafe, takapuna Looking for a real winter warmer on the North Shore, I noticed Fiori Café at 99 Hurstmere Road across from the Takapuna Bar. With a very typical Kiwi menu, I thought it was worth a try.

The atmosphere at Fiori Café is quite charming with rich burgundy painted walls, dark wooden tables and tea light candles throughout.

This is a great place to bring a bottle of red wine and hunker down for the night.

The restaurant wasn’t too busy when we arrived, so our waitress was able to come over to our table right away and explain the special of the evening – seafood paella.

The menu was filled with hearty dishes – steak, lamb shanks and pork belly.

We started with the seafood chowder and a platter for entrée. The seafood chowder came in quite a generous portion and was served with garlic toast. It was delicious, and it would have been a great light dinner as well. However, I probably wouldn’t order the platter again. The breads and dips on the platter were moorish and tasty, but the cured meat was actually just grilled bacon and the marinated vegetables seemed to be stock standard fare poured from a jar. More attention to detail was definitely necessary.

For mains we ordered the pan-seared chicken, braised lamb shanks and scotch fillet steak.

The chicken was stuffed with brie and spinach,

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wrapped in bacon and served on mashed potatoes drenched in a creamy mushroom sauce. The chicken was fairly dry, and the sauce was very, very rich – but it stuck to my ribs and was an indulgent meal. The steak was cooked medium rare with sweet carmelised onions, red wine jus and prawns. This was cooked well although the onions made the dish a bit too sweet and a bit heavy handed. Nice but not great. But, the best meal, was the wine braised lamb shanks with mashed poatatoes and seasonal vegetables. A home-cooked dinner in a romantic, comfortable setting.

If you love mashed potatoes, than Fiori Café is a local BYO that you should visit. The large portion meals may be hearty dishes lacking just a bit of finess, but it is a decent BYO alternative from the more popular Thai and Japanese BYOs you may regularly frequent.

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102 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.

Take care, keep smiling and live each day to the max!

Standing in a small village market to the north of Bangkok and feeling like a tourist attraction as a local rubs tiger balm a tad too close to my eye balls and fellow tourists taking photos of the event, I find myself questioning the significance of self-care in ones life, as in her eye this was self-care she was “treating me to”.

Beyond all that we’ve grown up knowing of how to live a healthy life e.g. fitness, good food, etc., it seems that one of the big things we forget is time out.

Me time – no wrist watch – no agenda – just flow. OK, maybe it’s not an issue for everyone but I was recently at a gathering of young leaders in Wellington where ‘self-care’, well lack of it, was regarded the number one fault to see projects and events collapse.

So what is self-care? Essentially it’s where you become your core focus for a period of time. Where you can check in with yourself, review where you’ve been, where you’re at, and where your going or simply “relax”.

This doesn’t mean shipping off to the Coromandel to do a silence retreat, if that’s new because self-care is not a time for stepping outside your comfort zone.

Maybe it’s watching the sun rise as you walk along one of the Shore’s lovely beaches or finishing the day with a session at the gym, playing some music or indulging in your artistic flair, and then, every now and then doing something that lasts a bit longer and breaks you out of routine, like a holiday.

My family used to say, “Cam are you taking care of yourself” to which I’d reply “yes I’m having fun”. But fun and self-care is not always the same thing. Whether you’re doing the job you’ve always dreamt of, or being that champion athlete you’ve worked long and hard to become, self-care is just as important for you as it is for the person watching the clock till home time.

To avoid collapse, exhaustion, burnout (it’s all the

same) it’s important that we identify self-care as a priority within our lives and ask ourselves “what am I doing so I can keep playing at 100%?”. Because playing at 100% is what we should be doing but when all of it becomes a bit of a routine we need to check that we’re keeping fresh.

With a fresh mind we have a fresh body and vice-versa which means we can go on to achieve awesome things.

Maybe this column was inspired by the lady rubbing tiger balm around my eyes, as she proclaims this to be self-care, but times equally inspiring.

This is the May issue of Channel and I remember writing for January like it was yesterday meaning that 2011 is one rocket ship of a year.

With the year flying by I sure hope that your events and projects are on track.

Now is a good time to look at self-care because even if you plan something for a couple of months away, it’s going be the second half of 2011 already. To remain productive we need to check in with ‘number one’.

A change in season is a great time to check in with yourself, review where you’ve been, where you’re at, and where you’re going.

Take care, keep smiling and live each day to the max! ..................................................................................

Cam Calkoen (Motivational Speaker, Ambassador for the YES Disability Resource Centre, Ambassador for 0800WHATSUP, Paul Harris Fellow - Rotary).

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THE MAPP REPORT with local MP Dr Wayne Mapp 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.

CUTTING THE COAT TO SUIT THE CLOTH The two earthquakes in Christchurch have affected the Government’s finances and changes will have to be made to Budget 2011 as a result.

New spending had already been reduced from $1.1 billion to $800 million, but has now been reduced to zero.

The Christchurch earthquake was an event on a scale that we had never seen in our country. New Zealand has the ability to deal with this crisis, but there will be consequences.

Difficult decisions need to be made. Rebuilding Christchurch is the immediate priority, but it is important not to lose our focus on growth in the rest of the country.

Christchurch is one of the leading New Zealand centres for high-tech industry and innovation. The vast majority of these businesses are located in the west of the city and are still well and truly open for business.

We are now heading into the third phase of the Government’s response to the crisis. The focus immediately following the earthquake was to get rescue teams in and save as many lives as possible, as well as to provide shelter and basic living essentials to the thousands of people that were displaced in February.

The second phase of the response provided the support needed for workers

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that had lost their jobs and for businesses locked out of the city centre.

The next phase involves getting the city moving again. The Christchurch CBD is being reopened in phases, so that business owners can access the merchandise and machinery that will enable them to start trading again. The clean-up operation is well under way, with the most damaged buildings being cleared so we can start rebuilding this great city. We must rebuild Christchurch, to its rightful place as New Zealand’s second city.

Budget 2011 will be about balancing the needs of Christchurch with the needs of the rest of the country. It is vital that we establish sustainable growth in Auckland to support the rebuilding of Christchurch.

All Government spending will be examined in detail. There are now two key priorities for the Government: rebuilding Christchurch and establishing sustainable economic growth. All decisions will be made with this focus.

Sir Peter Blake had the dictum “Will it make the boat go faster?” That was his test for every decision made in the Black Magic campaign, when we won the America’s Cup. The Government will have the same unwavering focus on Christchurch and the economy.

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104 comedy Interviews: The NZ International Comedy Festival al for ational Comedy Festiv the New Zealand Intern run the s d ha un st aro Tru m dy fro s me an ass comedi The New Zealand Co . festival. With world-cl al edy nu com an al h sic 19t mu the d ng an prov to cabaret 18 years – this bei im d an -up nd sta in m ne everyo ll range fro tival is a must-see for world, performances wi $24 per person, this fes of ce edians to pri com ket tic ore ge Sh era rth And, at an av with a few No up t gh cau e zin ga ma annel the Auckland region. Ch al so special. make this year’s festiv to ing go is at wh find out

Z N e h t t a e r o Sh h t r o N l a iv t s e F y d e m o C l a n Internatio Paul Ego – a lazy man sick of ice cream and ready to throw down a “Bruce Mason” on the residents of the North Shore and Auckland alike. This 7 Days comedy star keeps us laughing on television and the radio, and with a new show for this year’s festival with fellow comedian Jeremy Corbett, more laughs are sure to ensue.

CM: What shows are you performing in at this year’s Comedy Festival?

PE: One of my laziest friends, Jeremy Corbett, and I are performing a show called La-Z-Men. We’re too old to be La-Z-Boys although that IS what we are performing the show from as this is the first standup comedy show performed entirely from recliner armchairs.

CM: What should we expect from La-Z-Men? PE: Well I guess the theme is that you shouldn’t feel pressured to come up with one. That and standing is for losers!’

Hogwarts, masons and random police calls for horse shenanigans – Takapuna’s Heidi O’Loughlin shares with Channel Magazine what to expect from her new show and the three other shows that she is producing for this year’s outstanding Comedy Festival.

CM: What shows are you performing in at this year’s Comedy Festival?

HO’L: I’m performing my one hour show Expecto Patronum, and I am producing The Friday Night Guilt Club, Fanfiction Comedy and Steven Boyce’s Boggle Show.

CM: What should we expect from Expecto Patronum?

HO’L: My show is centred around the theme of how your expectations as a young person are so much better than when you’re older. Or at least that’s what I tell people.

It’s actually just about how your life is ruined when you turn 11 and don’t get an invitation to Hogwarts.

CM: Are you in any shows at the Bruce Mason Centre?

HO’L: No. But I used to work there back in the day. Did you know he’s not really a mason?

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CM: Are you in any shows at the Bruce Mason Centre?

PE: I thought ‘The Bruce Mason’ was a wrestling move? ...like The Half Nelson but with a Takapuna flavour.

CM: Any shows at the Bruce Mason you are keen to see?

PE: So it’s NOT a wrestling move?

CM: What is the one show you really want to see this Comedy Festival?

PE: Very keen to see Ardal O’Hanlon and Arj Barker. Also keen to catch a full show from Jarred Christmas and Glenn Wool, although I’m lucky enough to be performing with them soon at some preview shows at Ascension in Matakana.

CM: Who is someone we should look out for?

PE: My 11 year old son, a very funny young man with perfect comedy timing.

CM: What about the North Shore makes you laugh?

PE: Property prices. And ice cream prices.

CM: Why should people from the North Shore venture over the bridge for the festival?

PE: They shouldn’t. They should pay someone else to go and see shows for them. The rest of Auckland all think we’re rolling in cash over here, so why ruin it for them?

CM: Are there any shows at the Bruce Mason that you are keen to see?

HO’L: I know the Umbilical Brothers are performing there. They are two very talented chaps and well worth the dollars.

CM: What is the one show you really want to see this Comedy Festival?

HO’L: Marcel Lucont. I’ve seen him perform small spots, and I have gigged with him in Edinburgh, but I have always seemed to have missed out on his one hour shows!

This year I reckon I’ll get lucky. Oh and Hannah Gadsby, she’s always brilliant!

CM: Who is someone we should look out for this Comedy Festival?

HO’L: Joseph Harper. He’s young, hilarious, and a bit of a maverick. His show is nominated for the Billy T Award this year, and I believe it’s the first Billy T nominated show where you can choose what you want to pay for the tickets!

CM: What about the North Shore makes you laugh?

HO’L: I think Glenfield’s a pretty funny place. I grew up there, and I used to think it was really posh because at one point my neighbour kept a horse in her backyard.

On reflection, I’m thankful it only lasted until the rest of the street rang the relevant authorities.

CM: What about the North Shore breeds comedians?

HO’L: Ha! I’m not sure, but there does seem to be something in the water, doesn’t there? I’ve even noticed there’s quite a few comedians from different generations who came out of Westlake in particular - like myself, Rhys Mathewson, Irene Pink and Jamie Bowen. Weird!

comedy Interviews: The NZ International Comedy Festival 105 Rhys Mathewson is fun. Rhys Mathewson is a Billy T Award winner.

Rhys Mathewson is part of a comedy convoy headed your way! And with four different shows, over 8 dates, there is no excuse to not go see Rhys Mathewson during the 2011 International New Zealand Comedy Festival. Especially since one show will be right in our backyard at the Bruce Mason Centre. Here is what he had to say to Channel Magazine: CM: What shows are you performing in at this year’s Comedy Festival?

RM: I have my own show – Rhys Mathewson is fun. I have been working on this show since late last year. I am performing in the Best of the Billys in which I will showcase a medley of each of the three shows that I have created over the years. Also, I will be a part of Comedy on the Edge – a fundraising event – and the Comedy Convoy. It’s pretty much the Rhys Mathewson festival.

CM: Are any of the shows here on the Shore?

RM: The Comedy Convoy travels throughout New Zealand with its final gig ending back in Auckland. This show will be at the Bruce Mason on Sunday the 29th of May. CM: Are there any other must-see shows coming to the Bruce Mason Centre?

RM: The Umbilical Brothers are incredible.

CM: If you could only see one show, what show would it be?

RM: I have a tie. The Creative Comedy Initiative should be amazing. It is an initiative to develop comedy beyond what you would normally see at the Classic.

Grants were given to both Jamie Bowen and Steve Wrigley. I have seen their

shows being developed over the past months, and I can’t wait to see the final product.

CM: What up and coming comedians should we keep an eye out for?

RM: Carey Marx is great – and he will be part of the Comedy Convoy with me. Also, everything of Mike Wozniak’s that I have seen on YouTube has been really good.

CM: Is there a New Zealand comedy style?

RM: No. I think in general Kiwis are quite honest. The stuff that is the funniest tends to be the true stuff. Most of what I do is storytelling about my horrible antics. The truth. The big difference is the New Zealand audience. In other parts of the world, the audience comes to a show thinking, “I bet this show will be shit.” Kiwis come to a show quite positive and ready for a good time. It makes it better for the comedian!

CM: Is there a North Shore comedy style?

RM: Not that I know of. My North Shore comedy style is based on my loud family.

They all think that they are funnier then I am – especially my older brother.

CM: What are your plans for the upcoming year?

RM: I am currently working as editor of the Auckland University student magazine, but after the Comedy Festival next year I want to go to London to try my hand at making a career of stand-up. The UK is really the only place where you can earn a living doing this. It should be pretty fun.

CM: And, what growth do you see for yourself in the next year?

RM: I learned a lot from Ben Hurley during the Christchurch Buskers Festival last year. He taught me more about the technical aspect of jokes, and he helped me improve my editing I tend to say things that I think are funny even though I know the audience will never laugh. Ben would take me aside after each show and just point out a few details that were really helpful.

CM: Last, but not least, what type of jokes or content can we expect in Rhys Mathewson is fun?

RM: Nerf guns. That’s all I got.

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Asking the tough questions like “What the hell is going on?” Jeremy Elwood claims to take an intelligent look at the world through comedy! You will most likely know Jeremy from TV3’s 7Days and Radio New Zealand’s The Panel. While he was born in Canada and raised in the UK, we won’t hold it against him as he now resides in Birkenhead.

CM: What is the one show you really want to see this Comedy Festival?

JE: Mike and Virginia.

CM: What shows are you performing in at this year’s Comedy Festival?

JE: I have my solo show (Un)Common Sense, and I’ll be popping up in various other places doing late shows – GastroComique and the like.

CM: What about the North Shore makes you laugh?

JE: The fact that we’re separate by necessity. If there was another harbour crossing, I’m sure North and South of the bridge would all get along much better!

CM: What should we expect from (Un)Common Sense?

JE: The show is loosely themed around the ways that we, as humans, keep out-doing ourselves when it comes to being stupid. We’re capable of so much, and yet most of the time we fall so far short of that capability.

CM: Who is someone we should look out for?

JE: Danny McChrystal.

CM: Why should people from the North Shore venture over the bridge for the festival?

JE: Because I hate to break it to you, but that’s where it’s all happening! The Basement Theatre alone has two venues, including my own, and three shows a night in each one. Come on over and make a night of it.

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106 FEATURE interview: Peter Thorburn

Talking Rugby with ‘Thorbs’ Peter Thorburn was the first coach of the North Harbour Rugby team when it was launched in 1985. Prior to this, he played 40 games for Auckland as a loose-forward and then spent almost two decades coaching club rugby before moving on to coaching representative teams.

Peter coached North Harbour for six years from 1985 until 1991, taking the team from newbies (in the 3rd division) through to being real contenders in the 1st division. He came back to coach Harbour for a year in what was really a rescue mission in 1997. Peter then made a name for himself as an innovative selector and coach on the world stage after being appointed an All Black Selector during the Laurie Mains coaching era. He coached the New Zealand seven’s team for four years, the New Zealand Colts, NZA and the New Zealand Divisional team. In 1995 he became the New Zealand Commissioner for Super 12 Rugby at an interesting time when the game turned totally professional. He returned for a second stint as an All Black Selector when Wayne Smith was head coach in 2000 and 2001, before moving offshore to coach in the UK (at Bristol 2001–2003).

At the last World Cup in France in 2007, he was head coach of the United States team. As it is World Cup Year, Channel’s Aidan Bennett thought that there would be no better person to catch up with – and ask some probing questions – about our national game. It would definitely be interesting as Peter has never been shy to offer an opinion – usually with a bit of innovation thrown in.

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Chatting with Peter Thorburn is best described as fun.

He must have kissed the Blarney stone because he loves a chat, which means that an hour in his company is very interesting. Some would probably disagree as he has a penchant for rocking the boat if there is something he doesn’t agree with, or he is not happy about. He says it as he sees it.

It is very obvious that ‘Thorbs’ (as he is often referred to) loves rugby. He is passionate about it. In fact a great deal of his time these days is spent watching the game all over the world – courtesy of Sky Television. He keeps up with all the games as he is often called on by the media for his expertise. This includes a regular Monday morning slot talking rugby on Radio Sport with Brendan Telfer.

Peter Thorburn first came to the Shore in 1974. He was playing rugby for the North Shore Club even before he moved across the bridge from Blockhouse Bay to the Shore. He has been here ever since, apart from the time he has spent on rugby travels overseas. He and his wife Sarnia also lived for a period at Omaha.

After finishing as a player, he coached at the East Coast Bays Club for seven years before he got the call-up to coach the new North Harbour Rugby Union when it was established in 1985.

Thorbs was a leading advocate for the establishment of the Union.

“It became pretty obvious to me one year when I was involved in the Auckland Under 17 rugby trials, that we needed to provide our local Shore players with greater opportunities when only seven of the 120 players were from North of the bridge,”

FEATURE interview: Peter Thorburn 107 explained Peter Thorburn. “North Harbour was well overdue and it was great to be involved in helping to get it going. It was all about creating opportunities for players on this side of the bridge.”

So when Peter Thorburn reflects on the early days of North Harbour Rugby Union what warms his heart the most?

“The newness of it. Taking something from nothing with no status and with only one way to go. From that perspective it wasn’t that difficult but it was still a thrill to see it reach its potential, develop its own culture, guidelines and have an influence.”

“I have obviously been critical about the current state of North Harbour Rugby and I have become a little unpopular with some because of it. But I make no apologies. It is important that those who are in key positions in our local game, are actually equipped to do the job they have been asked to do. The results of the past few years clearly show that something is not right and that is what I have been highlighting.”

So what rugby do you enjoy watching the most these days?

“The All Blacks - as they really do play rugby the way it should be played.

They are the best players in the game and are coached by very innovative coaches. There is a danger that Coaches at that level actually become followers but that’s not the case with the current national Coaches. Rugby is a great game for innovation. It is what can keep you ahead of the rest and the current panel are great innovators.”

So why haven’t we won the Rugby World Cup then?

Australia is our biggest threat, followed by the South Africans. These are the teams that understand that, if you kick the ball away, it will now be run back at you.

“While it is the pinnacle, the Rugby World Cup is just a four yearly/five week snapshot of world rugby standings. The success of the All Blacks should be gauged more on their consistency at the top of the IRB World Rankings, just like we determine the best golfers or tennis players in the world. The All Blacks have been at the top of the IRB rankings for many years.”

“I believe we are in a very good position to win the cup this year but it could well be that we are undone by circumstance once again. It really all comes down to what happens on the day and history tells us that it hasn’t always gone our way. I believe we were by far the best team in 2007 but circumstances conspired to beat us. There were injuries, probably a couple of not-so-wise selections around the rest and rotation policy and a referee that was not equipped for the big occasion. I don’t blame the ref for our loss. At 27 years of age he was simply out of his depth at the time. He got things wrong. In that game in Cardiff, the All Blacks attacked the French line for 21 phases and I believe there were 17 times during that period when the French could have, or should have, been penalised.

He wasn’t helped much by his touchies either. But Barnes is actually now a pretty good referee. Law interpretation and application by the referees – many of whom come from the Northern Hemisphere – could also have a big bearing on results. The Northern Hemisphere refs generally have a penchant for dominating the game.”

I know that Carter and McCaw are two of your favourite players. Can we still win the World Cup if we were to lose both to injury?

“Yes we can. In my opinion Carter would be the biggest loss as there is no logical replacement. I am an advocate of Piri Weepu at first five, as a back-up, as he is a good reader of the game, kicker and passer. But Carter is the complete rugby player. I remember when he went on his first All Black tour to the Northern Hemisphere as a 12, the thoughts of the selectors were that he was more likely

to develop as a 12 or 13. But on that tour they realised that he was the real deal as a first five due to his ability to read a game and calmly and clearly call the shots. Now he is by far the world’s best.”

“While McCaw will have a big influence, in my opinion if we were to lose him it wouldn’t affect us quite as much as losing Carter. But Richie is a very special player. What I have admired about him is the way he has changed his game over the years to adapt to the way the game has evolved. Since he first started playing for the All Blacks – way back in 2001 – the game has changed. Seven is not the specialised position that it once was due to the fact that the tackler is now not allowed to do anything. In particular with the tackler release requirements of the last 12 months interpretations. The seven role used to be a scavenger but the second person in is now the most important. As a result, all three loose-forward positions, and the skill sets required to play them, are very similar. They need to be strong in contact areas, able to defend well, carry the ball well and distribute the ball well. It also helps if they are good at lineout. Richie can do all of these things. Over the past few years, you will also have noticed that Richie runs a lot wider and has developed into an outstanding ball carrier and finisher. These parts of his game have grown considerably.”

Which teams are our biggest threats come World Cup time?

“Australia is our biggest threat, followed by the South Africans. These are the teams that understand that, if you kick the ball away, it will now be run back at you. You can never write off the Poms either. But this will be a much harder tournament for them to win than 2003 when kicking dominated.”

Are you a Sonny-Bill fan?

“A big fan. I believe he is a freak and if he stays in rugby he has the ability to change the way the game is played. He is such an athlete with skills to match. He can do almost everything. Ma’a Nonu is also an outstanding mid-fielder who has been proven under pressure and his all round game has grown immensely, but Sonny-Bill Williams is freakish. Having two mid-fielders of their quality is a huge plus.

So what is your top-21 All Blacks line-up for the World Cup? Starting - Muliaina, Sivivatu, Smith, Jane, Williams, Carter, Cowan, Read, McCaw, Kaino, Thorn, S Whitelock, Woodcock, Mealamu, O Franks; Bench – Toeava, Nonu, Weepu, Thompson, Boric, B Franks, Hore.

“It must be taken into account that once the tournament starts you can’t replace players in the original 30, so versatility in some positions – e.g. 9, 10 and in fact most back positions – is desirable.”

Is rugby a better game now than 15-16 years ago when it went fully professional?

“It is a much better game in my view. Much more enjoyable for players and spectators. The players are much stronger and fitter and the game is faster with training as professionals. 20 years ago the average time that the ball was in play during a match was 24 minutes. It is now 37 minutes, so we are getting better value for money as well.

“I believe that professionalism is not so much about money but attitude. It is a very professional sport now that really does offer a career path for players. It is very important that we look after these players and prepare them for life after rugby – or if injury intervenes. In this respect North Harbour has always been very good in looking after its players.”

Do you have any advice for budding rugby coaches?

“In my opinion there are two types of Coaches. Technical Coaches and tactical Coaches. There are plenty of good technical Coaches around but not a great deal of these also have the tactical smarts which is more important than technical. The best Coaches have a combination of tactical smartness and technical awareness.”

What is Peter Thorburn up to these days?

“I watch rugby constantly as I love the game. I enjoy the spot I do on Radio Sport with Brendan Telfer each Monday morning, reviewing the weekend of rugby and I generally enjoy my retirement. After 72 years I’ve discovered that I am probably a lazy bugger! I really enjoy gardening and have virtually converted my whole back yard into a vegetable garden and get a great deal of pleasure growing the best veges on the Shore and distributing them to neighbours and friends.”

To finish off the chat, I asked Peter to complete the following... On a sunny North Shore Sunday Peter Thorburn loves nothing more than to?

“Wake up alive!” (he laughs) and get out into my garden.

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108 winter food: Recipes from local celebrities

Winter Food Inspiration from our own MasterChef - By Kellie Larson

Growing up in Browns Bay, would you be familiar with Patti Pans?

No, most likely not. In fact, a majority of people reading this themselves won’t know what a Patti Pan is – don’t worry, neither did I. But, if you are Michael Lee, former contestant on MasterChef New Zealand, then this is just a typical day in the kitchen because a Patti Pan is a rare type of delish squash, and cooking it is just another experimental day in the kitchen.

From early years, Michael Lee - our own North Shore MasterChef - absorbed new food experiences like a sponge as his father travelled for work quite often bringing home to his family on the Shore exotic spices and ingredients not available in New Zealand. From Brazil to India, Michael describes the excitement these gifts created, “I used to want to taste and smell everything. My family knew, I just couldn’t help myself from tasting and exploring the new flavours.”

And the rest is history. Fast forward 18 years, and you have a food-obsessed young man who is still exploring and tasting all that he can. “One of the great things about the Shore, “ Michael explains, “is its farmers markets.” From Takapuna’s Sunday markets to the picturesque scene of Matakana Farmer’s Markets, Michael visits them all on a regular basis. “I don’t go looking for particular ingredients, I go to see what I can see – and you can find some great stuff.” In recent trips to the Takapuna Sunday Markets, he has found patti pans, fresh sugar cane, courgettes with their flowers attached and fresh figs. All delightful rare treats. Michael’s mantra is to find the great, in-season ingredients and then decide what flavours will go best in order to cook with them – not a recipe book!

ending at 11pm, and the time to regroup after a challenge was just not enough. “It was trying both mentally and physically. Looking back, I wish the show would have focused more on developing us as cooks and constructive feedback in order to inspire and help us grow. In the end, I was just tired.”

The show was a great experience in itself for Michael. A unique experience that not many get to have, “There are some dishes that I made that I am proud of, but more than anything it was a kick into reality and now I am ready to learn as much as I can.”

Where does that leave Michael today? For starters, this passionate foodie is still thinking about one thing – and that is food. And, with winter around the corner, Michael can’t help but talk about his favourite winter warmers including chestnuts, “casseroley type stuff served with rich, velvety mashed potatoes”, slow-braised meats and pickled limes.

“Chestnuts are brilliant boiled, steamed, baked, roasted, in stuffing, in desserts, pickled eaten super fresh raw – they remind me of that Christmas song and snow falling.”

And, be sure to check out the Ludbrook House pickled limes Michael speaks of! They won Cuisine magazine’s Artisan Awards this year, and he described a very clever way of using them in a tagine to provide a whole different type of flavour.

Michael Lee is immersing himself in food – surprise! – a journey he will be on his entire life. Currently, Michael is gaining experience at Sky City’s The Terrace restaurant. And, with the freedom to test and explore his own flavours for the team, he plans to gain skills and experience for the next few years before heading to New York City for culinary school. At the end of the day, Michael Lee won’t be a chef forever.

He will simply do whatever it is that continues to let him explore, learn and experience his passion – food.

Michael’s mantra is to find the great, in-season ingredients and then decide what flavours will go best in order to cook with them – not a recipe book!

You may be asking yourself, how did this MasterChef aka the “Food Ninja” become so knowledgeable and confident. He watched the Food Channel. No in-depth classes, no on the job experience – simply watching food on television and creating a mental database of ingredients, combinations and techniques. And this is probably the reason why Michael sailed ahead of his MasterChef pack in actual culinary knowledge. That combined with his early discovery of a range of Asian flavours made him, according to Ray McVinnie, the show’s Pan Pacific chef.

So, how did the Food Ninja get eliminated? Michael describes his elimination challenge as an uninspiring one, “I didn’t get to cook what I wanted to cook. I had to follow an exact recipe, and that just isn’t me.” The experience of being on MasterChef New Zealand was quite a gruelling one for Michael with most days starting before 6am and

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Chestnut and sage stuffed pork loin with a white miso sauce • 200gm • • • • • • • • • •

pork loin, butterflied and flattened to 1cm thick.

10 chestnuts, steamed.

1 Tbsp butter.

6 sage leaves.

1 Tbsp white miso paste.

100mL fish stock.

30mL sake.

1cm stem ginger.

1 clove garlic.

1tsp lemon juice.

100gm cold butter, cubed.

1. Preheat oven to 180ºC. 2. Steam and peel the chestnuts. If they fall apart when you squeeze them between your fingers then they are cooked. You want a soft texture that is still able to hold it’s shape.

3. Melt the butter and add the sage leaves. Let fry on a medium-low heat till the sage leaves are very crispy. Remove the sage and drain on kitchen paper.

3. To the melted sage-infused butter, add the chestnuts for two minutes until the edges just start browning. Remove and let cool.

4. When the chestnuts have cooled, add them in a line in the middle of the flattened pork in order for it to be rolled like sushi. Season the inside of the pork with salt and pepper, roll and tie with kitchen twine. Season on the outside.

5. In a hot pan, brown the pork ‘roll’ and brown on each side. Set aside for later.

6. For the sauce, combine all ingredients but the butter. Simmer for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.

7. Add the butter to the sauce one cube at a time, whisking continuously and letting each cube melt before adding the next.

7. Keep the sauce warm but don’t let it simmer or boil as it may split the sauce.

8. Place pork in the oven and cook for approx. 4 minutes until slightly pink on the inside.

9. When the pork is cooked, let rest for 4 minutes before slicing on an angle.

10. Serve pork and sauce with steamed bok choy and rice.

Alix Bushnell’s

Roast lamb with beetroot, couscous and red wine sauce •

250g/9oz lamb loin steak. garlic cloves, unpeeled, lightly crushed.

• 2 sprigs rosemary.

• 2 raw beetroot, peeled and quartered.

• 100g/3½oz couscous, cooked according to packet instructions.

• 75g/3oz walnuts, finely chopped.

• ½ lemon, zest and juice.

• handful mixed fresh herbs (eg parsley, chives, basil), chopped.

• 50ml/2fl oz red wine.

• ½ tsp red wine vinegar.

• ½ tsp sugar.

• 15g/½oz butter.

• 2

1. Preheat oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.

2. Rub the lamb with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

3. Heat an ovenproof frying pan. Sear lamb, garlic and rosemary for 3 minutes per side.

4. Add the beetroot to the pan, transfer to the oven and cook for ten minutes or until the lamb is cooked but slightly pink in the middle and the beetroot is slightly soft.

5. Transfer the lamb and beetroot to a plate and leave to rest for five minutes.

6. Place the cooked couscous into a bowl and stir in the walnuts, 1Tbsp olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, herbs, salt and pepper.

7. For the sauce, heat the frying pan used to cook the lamb and beetroot over a high heat, pour the red wine into the pan and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

8. Add the red wine vinegar and sugar, and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

9. Add the butter, stir well and cook for another minute.

10. To serve, form the couscous in a ring, cut the lamb into four pieces and place on top of the couscous with the roasted beetroot alongside and the sauce drizzled on top.

Jeremy Elwood’s

Irish Stew • 800g • • • •

Adine Wilson’s

Chocolate Brownies

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6 oz (170g) butter.

6oz (170g) dark chocolate.

3 eggs.

1 ¼ cup caster sugar.

2/3 cup flour. ½ cup cocoa powder. ¾ cup white chocolate. ¾ cup milk chocolate.

1. Put butter and dark chocolate in saucepan, low heat stir until smooth. Cool.

2. Place eggs and sugar in a bowl, beat until light and creamy.

3. Fold through chocolate mix.

4. Sift flour and cocoa and mix to combine.

5. Add solid milk chocolate and while chocolate pieces.

6. Put into lined 20-23 cm square tin at 350° for 40 minutes.

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beef, diced into 1 inch cubes (use blade, chuck, or any stewing cut of beef) 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 onions • 50g butter 3 courgettes • Flour 5 potatoes • 5-6 anchovies* (optional) 12 yams • 1 bottle Guinness 15-20 button mushrooms • 1 cup red wine (Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon) 3-4 sprigs rosemary • 1 litre beef stock.

Olive oil

1. Season the diced beef with salt and pepper.

2. Heat a couple of tablespoons of oil in a large pot and brown the meat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.

3. Remove beef from pot, add some extra oil, and lightly fry the garlic until golden.

4. Roughly chop all of the vegetables.

5. Add 1 tablespoon of flour and chopped vegetables to the pot and sauté for 5-10 minutes until soft.

6. Add the stock, wine, Guinness, beef, rosemary and anchovies.

7. Bring to a low boil and then simmer for 60-70 minutes until everything is tender.

8. Just before serving, make a roux by combining the butter and 1-1 ½ tablespoons of flour over a medium heat.

9. Mix the roux into the stew to thicken the sauce.

10. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, crack open a bottle of red wine, and enjoy! *The anchovies will dissolve and add a great flavour kick to the sauce. It isn’t fishy in flavour at all, so even if you don’t like them – give ‘em a go!

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110 Building & home Maintenance

Our CHANNEL Building and Home Maintenance column is contributed on a monthly basis by Luke Henley and Alex Coburn of QPC Builders. Luke and Alex are two young refreshingly energetic and passionate North Shore builders dedicated to delivering the highest quality work that sets them apart .

In this column Alex Coburn touches on maintenance.

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2012 changes to the Building Act, and what it means for you As we are in the process of licensing our company to be a part of the Licensed Building Practitioners, we thought we would provide you with some information about what the changes are and why they are happening.

In the 1980s and 1990s building amendments saw a notable influx of leaky homes due to poor materials and/or poor construction. Due to these issues the New Zealand government was advised to introduce some form of occupational regulation to address these issues. With licensing schemes already in place for other practitioners such as electricians, plumbers, drain layers and gasfitters, it was the perfect solution for the building industry.

The idea for this building scheme came about in 2004, but there was a lot of legislation that needed to be introduced before launching it, meaning builders could only start applying to be part of this scheme this year. Although only voluntary at this stage, from March 2012, any work defined as restricted building work will be required to be carried out or supervised by licensed builders and practitioners.

So what does this mean for you?

Well, the scheme looks out for you by ensuring that you have total confidence with your design and building work as well as identifying competency in any builder you choose to hire. So when you finally decide to build your next home, be sure to look out for this logo.

For more information contact Luke Henley, 021 479 324, luke@qpcbuilders.co.nz or Alex Coburn, 027 536 2494, alex@qpcbuilders.co.nz

Carters... helping North Shore builders source affordable high quality materials.

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HEAT PUMPS with North Shore Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 111

Great deals on Mitsubishi heat pumps By now most of us are preparing to face the cold of the winter. We have had a pretty good summer but the cold weather is on its way. If you have been thinking about getting a heat pump to cost-effectively and efficiently heat your home this winter then now is the perfect time to see Tim Cadell and his team at North Shore Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd. They have great winter specials on Mitsubishi air conditioning heat pumps. These units are available at prices you will find very hard to beat.

Mitsubishi have a reputation for excellence within the air conditioning heat pump industry offering the latest technology and excellent efficiency providing you with comfortable temperatures for your home all year round.

North Shore Air Conditioning deal only with Mitsubishi including the very latest GE range recently introduced to the market.

After just three years in business the company has gained a reputation for an excellent product backed with superior workmanship.

Owner Tim Cadell uses his business background to go the extra mile for his customers; giving a thorough, no obligation in home presentation detailing exactly how an air conditioning heat pump will work best in your home or office.

He is proud his business is ‘a local company providing a local service.’

Another thrill for Tim and his team is being nominated by Westpac for the 2011 Westpac Business Excellence Awards. This nomination has come about as

a result of the impressive growth by the Tim Cadell company over the past three years.

The team at North Shore Refrigeration and Air Conditioning are all experienced and fully qualified technicians who use only the highest quality materials for their installations. They are meticulously tidy leaving your home looking as good as ever – and feeling a whole lot warmer. They also offer a five year warranty and provide a full back up service and maintenance program.

To find out more or to arrange an obligation free quote phone Tim on 915 0796 or 021 931 330.

HEAT PUMPS We Offer: • Installation • Fully Qualified Technicians • Preventative Maintenance Contracts • FREE Quotes and onsite consultations • 5 year warranty

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Trivia answers from page 90: 1. A Foreigner. 2. Triage. 3. Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Four Rooms. 4. The ostrich. 5. King Arthur (Ron was his lance, Goosewhite was his helmut, Pridwen was his shield and Llamrei was his horse). 6. Dresden and Hamburg. 7. British Honduras. 8. Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword. 9. John Lennon. Let it be. (between the songs “The long and winding road” and “For you blue”). 10. Takapuna’s Sentinel Tower – 150m.

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If it was a department store, it would be Harrods.

Shop around and you’ll find many senior lifestyle options in Auckland’s North Shore.

However, for luxury, grand atmosphere, first-class facilities and outstanding service,you’ll be hard-pressed to find senior living more superb than The Poynton.

To view The Poynton in your own time call Jan Fisher on 488 5711.

Or tour the village, its facilities and the available luxury apartments this weekend.

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Blokes have it all at The Poynton!

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Although at this stage of life, age 48, I, the writer am a little bit away from being eligible for entry into The Poynton, my visit to see their ‘Blokes Shed’ during April had me further sold on the place.

All blokes need a shed. That is a given. But the facility at The Poynton gives it a whole new meaning. It is officially called the ‘residents’ workshop’ and it is pretty obvious that this area is loved by the menfolk at The Poynton.

That day I visited three residents – all blokes of course – Fred, George and Claude, were hard at work in the area they affectionately call ‘Fred’s Shed’. Fred is Fred Karlsson, the resident who is in charge of the shed. ‘Fred’s Shed’ has actually been responsible for making a whole range of much-needed bits and pieces around the village, like the dartboard cabinets.

George Duffy, who is chair of the Residents Committee at The Poynton, just loves working at ‘Fred’s Shed’. George, a keen boatie, has an old wooden launch, so he is able to work on bits and pieces from his launch. He has restored cabinets from his launch. He says that he loves the time spent working away with other residents such as Fred and Claude Monk.

The residents have brought their own tools and machinery to The Poynton. They are all kept at the ‘Blokes Shed’ located on the ground floor of the facility. As well as all the essential hand tools, they have grinders, drill presses, vices and a circular saw bench.

They really want for nothing.

An interesting inclusion in the ‘Blokes Shed’ is a fridge and there is also an outdoor area complete with furniture. I did also ask the three gentlemen in attendance whether there was the odd day that they slipped through the side gate over to the pub at Smales Farm. I received a quick “no comment”.

The Poynton Maintenance Crew A team of four are charged with keeping The Poynton ship-shape. The maintenance team consists of Shaun McGreevy and Rick Van der Kolk, who look after building maintenance. Tony Howard is the facility cleaner and Glenn Marshall is the gardener. Glenn also drives The Poynton van.

“As the cleaner, Tony has a big job,” says Lynda Hull, Manager of The Poynton. “This is a big facility that must be kept very clean at all times and Tony does a fantastic job. We have taken to calling him ‘Mr Sparkle’ as he keeps it so clean.”

“A feature of The Poynton are the lovely grounds and gardens which all the residents get a great deal of pleasure out of. It is a credit to Glenn (Marshall) that these always look like something out of House & Garden magazine.”

Building maintenance specialists Shaun McGreevy and Rick Van der Kolk are on hand to fix and repair anything for The Poynton residents. They are just a phone call away.

The day Channel Magazine visited in mid-April, Shaun was changing a lightbulb for residents Phyllis and Dick Logan in their dining area.

A key responsibility for Shaun and Rick is maintenance of the large indoor heated pool. The pool filter and heating system they look after is apparently as big as the system at The Millennium in Mairangi Bay.

Above: Shaun McGreevy changing a lightbulb for residents Phyllis and Dick Logan.

Above Right: Facility cleaner Tony Howard cleaning windows at The Poynton.

Right: Building maintenance specialists Shaun McGreevy and Rick Van der Kolk in The Poynton pool shed.

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Hospice Appeal Week 16th - 22nd May

by Judy Bailey

For many people the mere mention of the word Hospice sends them running to the hills. It conjures up all those fears of death and dying that we conveniently place on the back burner until we are forced to come face to face with our own mortality.

It was pretty much like that for Elizabeth, the forty eight year old mother of two who has agreed to front this year’s hospice appeal. vision Photo courtesy of Maori Tele Some time ago she noticed a rash on her breast. It turned out to be cancer. After surgery and drug treatment she remained in reasonable health for another five years before doctors discovered the cancer had reappeared, this time in her spine. They told her nothing could be done. She was devastated.

Elizabeth spent weeks and weeks in hospital, trying to get her pain under control and then one day a nurse suggested she contact Hospice. “She must have seen something in my expression because she quickly added ‘Don’t panic , you’re not dead yet! Hospice staff are experts at pain management’ So I contacted hospice and I’m so glad I did.”

Hospice is a warm, welcoming place, a place of comfort and support, a place of laughter and a place that is very much focussed on the living.

The hospice philosophy is to make each day the best possible day for the people in its care. And it comes as a surprise to a lot of people that for most of its patients that care is delivered to them in their own homes.

Our team of highly trained nurses works in the community in conjunction with the Hospice based medical team. Their aim is to support the family and provide flexible services to fit in with individual needs.

The experience of facing a terminal illness is unchartered territory for most of us and we all have different responses and different ways of coping. The social, emotional, financial and spiritual factors may be just as challenging as the physical ones. In Elizabeth’s case her family knew they could talk through their emotions with Hospice’s family support team. A social worker helped with budgeting because the family suddenly lost half its income but most importantly they had the peace of mind that they had 24/7 access to the best possible support for Elizabeth.

The North Shore Hospice has played a crucial role in the community for 24 years now and I have had the honour of being one of its patrons for nearly fifteen of those years. I was delighted to take on the role because I’d seen for myself how valuable hospice support could be. A dear friend had been struggling to look after her ailing husband at home. He was terrified of going to hospital and yet she was finding it difficult to cope with his needs. He was in severe pain and also needed lots of lifting and turning. The Hospice stepped in and provided respite care to give his wife a break. They were also able to control his pain and generally supported the family through a distressing time.

I’ve since had many friends who’ve been looked after by Hospice. Each and every one of them has had the best possible care, tailored to their specific needs, delivered with that special brand of warmth and good humour that seems to come with hospice nursing.

The North Shore Hospice is internationally respected as a centre for

Add A Dollar for Hospice: Shop at your local New World or Pak ‘n Save store on the North Shore during appeal week and ‘Add A Dollar for Hospice’ at the checkout.

Hospice Cup of Tea Moment: Businesses, clubs and individuals are invited to host a fundraiser with their colleagues, members, friends and families. Hospice Cup of Tea Moment is sponsored by Dilmah Tea and New World Birkenhead who have kindly donated morning tea for everyone involved in these fundraisers.

excellence in the care of the terminally ill. They care and support about 150 patients at any one time in the community and have a fourteen room in patient facility for short term care in Takapuna. Its services are provided free of charge.

The Government provides a portion of its funding but the rest, well over two million dollars, has to be raised independently. That’s where the community comes in. The community needs Hospice and Hospice needs the community. Our annual appeal week runs from 16th to 22nd of May and there are so many ways you can help. You can add a dollar to your supermarket bill at all Pak and Save and New World stores, or hold a dinner or afternoon tea at home and ask people for a donation for the pleasure of your company! Or you could simply make a donation. Every cent helps. I can assure you that your money will be wisely spent and it will make an enormous difference.

The last word goes to Elizabeth: “Without Hospice I certainly wouldn’t be having the quality of life that I have... I don’t know how we would have coped.

While it hasn’t given me more time, it’s given me a better quality of the time I have left and that is priceless.”

For Elizabeth’s full story or to find out more about Hospice appeal week activities, visit www.nshospice.org.nz. Any queries, please contact Carol Herbert on 09 486 1688.

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116 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.

Parking and the North Shore Welcome It’s hard to believe one third of the year has already passed us and the Rugby World Cup is about to engulf us like a giant wave. I am so looking forward to the thousands of people arriving to enjoy our country. I spent a month in France when the last Rugby World Cup was on, with two very close friends. We flew into Nice on a beautifully warm Mediterranean afternoon, with no plans at all except for the picking up of a European hire car which was to be our mode of transport for the next few weeks. We drove up the beautiful piece of coastline away from Nice to Monaco where we spent the first couple of nights on a yacht in Monaco Harbour, living life like the rich and famous.

From there, we drove and followed our instincts, staying in little towns in 2 star hotels usually in the centre of town. We ate locally and drank locally, stayed if we wished to stay, and we enjoyed the camaraderie and scenery or moved on if we wished to enjoy another town – well away from the maddening crowds of World Cup supporters.

Come game day, we hunted the best little bar with the biggest TV and watched any game we wanted to, live. We were probably the only bunch of rugby supporters that journeyed across the world to watch the Rugby World Cup and never saw a live game. We had planned to come back after the All Blacks had won the quarter final against France and watch the semi finals and finals at home with our families. Then of course we know what happened. We watched that particular game in a small sports bar in a tiny town in the middle of France. After the French victory I couldn’t believe how the town went wild. Prior to the match I had had a long walk through the town and discovered an American war cemetery with the young soldiers who were killed after the push North, a couple of months after D Day. There were several thousand white crosses above the graves of young Americans. The whole graveyard was immaculate, not a blade of grass out of place. A very poignant hour was spent prior to this game. The following morning the three of us were devastated by the early exit of the All Blacks. I woke

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my two friends early and took them on a walk through the town and back to the American cemetery. It made us feel a lot better, it was only a game after all, and not a life or death situation as had faced these young men from all over America, all those years ago.

We are so lucky to be living in such a beautiful part of the world, when so much of the world is in strife. The autumn on the North Shore has just been wonderful, the best time of the year. Early morning sunrises over the Hauraki Gulf, crisp mornings and warming to wonderful afternoons, still enough warmth and light to barbecue and spend time with family. One thing I got really annoyed with recently when walking down to Devonport on a recent Monday morning, was the proliferation of parking wardens. I noticed two of them walking round together, marking tyres and chatting. There were hardly any people in the village at that time and they had already started marking tyres.

During my walk round town I encountered no fewer than 3 different parking wardens, all with Auckland Council grey cars, plying their trade throughout the village.

Talking about this has reminded me of the number of signs that are constantly appearing on virtually every lamp post in downtown Devonport, and the surrounding waterfront area. A couple of classics are the “Tsunami Meeting Areas” signs at Cheltenham Beach – wouldn’t this be the last place you’d want to meet up? Wouldn’t it be better to take off to the heights of North Head or Mt Victoria? Or is this too sensible?

Since the price of petrol has risen, a lot of people are driving to Devonport, parking on the waterfront and catching the ferry to town, a pleasant way to travel. My great fear is that the Council will start installing the Park and Pay meters along the waterfront of King Edward Parade. People of Devonport must be very vigilant to ensure this doesn’t happen by stealth, with the greedy Council seeking to extract every cent they can.

Now that the road between Esmonde Road and Hauraki Corner is nearly finished, I cannot believe they did not include a median strip through the middle of it, and plant it as they have in North Glenfield Road, just past the shopping centre. This is how they do it in Singapore, median strips barely a metre wide planted with beautiful trees to break up the black tarseal which resembles an interstate freeway.

It would be so simple to do, and would enhance that piece of road so well. Mind you if you look at the median strip in Esmonde Road on the way to the Harbour Bridge, all the plants are dead or dying and it’s full of cigarette butts and rubbish.

Surely to God there was a maintenance plan put in place for this area, as it is the front door to our place, welcoming all the guests to the Rugby World Cup games. Why can’t some of these socalled unemployed people be out there, cleaning up, giving them some purpose to their lives and a pride in the country they live in.

Anyway that’s it for now, I pulled out my old boots and jacket the other day, in anticipation of another winter standing on the sideline watching the kids play rugby. See you next month!

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The Takapuna racecourse Horseracing was a long-time feature of life on the North Shore and there are documented races at least from the 1860s. Some races were held along Takapuna Beach, while others were held around Lake Pupuke or at the eastern part of Devonport (then called Flagstaff) or even as far David Verran away as Paremoremo.

The Takapuna Jockey Club was formed at Devonport’s Masonic Hotel on 16 November 1881, it was the second formed in Auckland. The Club held the first race meeting on 26 December 1881, on what was then an island in the mangrove swamp in Ngataringa Bay, at the site of the present golf course in Devonport. Part of the land (30 acres) was leased from the Alison family and part from the Auckland Harbour Board. Local horses competed against horses from the south side of the Harbour, which were brought across on a scow. A steeplechase was added to the original course and there were further extensions in 1901 and 1918. Eventually the course was a mile in length. A stand and associated buildings were also extended and modernised over the years.

Ewen Alison became Jockey Club president in 1885 and remained in office until 1938, when the Club amalgamated with the Auckland Racing Club. Ewen and his brother Alexander also ran the Devonport Steam Ferry Company, which transported the race goers by ferry to and from Devonport wharf from across the Harbour. A shilling (10 cents in today’s money but in 1890 for example, hotel workers were seeking 20 shillings or a Pound a week in pay) paid for both the ferry tickets and entrance fee to the racecourse.

Following the 1910 Gaming Act, legal bookmaking or the taking of on course bets by professional bookmakers ended on 30 January 1911.

However, newspapers report bookmakers being fined and banned from the course into the 1920s.

There are at least five documented deaths of jockeys at the Devonport racecourse. A jockey John Stogg Allom aged 29 was killed having been thrown from his horse while training in April 1885, while Henry Edgecombe aged 23 fractured his spine in February 1889, and later died. Bertram (Bert) Thomas Castleton was killed on 3 February 1897 aged 19 or 20, while Robert (Bob) Henry Reilly was killed on 28 November 1927. He was 24 years old. The latter death led to calls to boycott the racetrack, including by the ‘New Zealand Truth’ newspaper, and for racing administrators to question increasingly the sharp curves to the track.

Unlike other racecourses there weren’t compensating long stretches. The final death was of 19-year-old apprentice jockey George Albert (Alby) Baker who was killed on 27 January 1934.

The racecourse was also used for greyhound and motorcycle racing into the 1920s, but finally closed in 1934. The number of deaths at the track combined with increasing debts from borrowings by the Club to maintain and upgrade the track and facilities forced the decision to close.

From 1934 to 1938, the Takapuna Jockey Club moved to the Auckland Jockey Club grounds at Ellerslie for its races. The Club transferred the 69 acre Alison Park to the Devonport Borough Council in the late 1930s and the land was then leased to the Waitemata Golf Club. That Club had already leased land from the Takapuna Jockey Club from 1934.

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Takapuna Racecourse, Devonport, 1898.

North Shore Image Collection, Takapuna Library.

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David Verran is a local history expert and auther of ‘North Shore; An Illustrated History’, available at most local bookshops. Thanks to Kirsty Webb from Takapuna Library for the use of the photographs.

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118 rEal estate: with Aaron Reid, Barfoot and Thompson, Takapuna

The Importance of Expert Advice 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?

Have you noticed the change in the air? Daylight savings has ended, temperatures have dropped slightly and summer is now well and truly behind us. This month we get to celebrate all the amazing mums out there and say thank you for all they have done. Happy mother’s day to all the mums.

Recently I have worked with some overseas buyers – something that has come to light is the importance of understanding the tax and structure issues facing such buyers. It is vital that these buyers get expert advice applicable to their personal circumstances.

With that in mind I have asked Kevin Jones of Jones Law to provide some commentary (below) to highlight some issues; With New Zealand increasingly referred to as “the Switzerland of the Southern Hemisphere” more and more overseas families are making New Zealand their permanent home.

Happily for the New Zealand residential property market, along with this decision comes the acquisition of what is usually a not insubstantial family home.

Not so happily, the response to that acquisition decision is usually the implementation of a conventional New Zealand estate plan, consisting of a discretionary trust, to acquire and hold the property. It is an understandable and not uncommon trap to pay little, if any, attention to the long arm of the tax man back home. The most expensive tax issues face those from the United Kingdom and the United States, so we have focused on those two categories within this article.

United Kingdom - Those from the United Kingdom will find themselves subject to inheritance tax at 40% on worldwide assets for as long as they remain domiciled in the United Kingdom.

For tax planning purposes, a transfer of wealth over and above the current threshold of £325,000 will, without proper structuring, trigger an immediate 20% charge to UK inheritance tax, followed by a further tax charge every ten years, and tax charges when assets are distributed from the trust.

The ongoing management of domicile status, and the proper structuring and funding of the trust, are accordingly critical for UK families.

United States - Families from the United States face ongoing reporting and tax filing obligations. Relief under the Double Tax Agreement is limited and, with the exception of some foreign earned income exclusions, worldwide income continues to be taxed in the United States, even when tax residence has shifted to New Zealand. The conventional New Zealand trust approach can be fraught with difficulty, often resulting in United States gift tax exposure.

United States citizens need to ensure that their family trust is structured in a manner that ensures the trust is “looked through” for United States tax purposes.

Foreign Currency Gains - With the New Zealand dollar quipped as one of the most over valued currencies in the world, it is understandable for overseas families to want to hold on to their foreign currency holdings,

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hoping for an improvement in the conversion rate either before purchasing a home, or as collateral to support increased Kiwi dollar borrowings from an onshore bank.

Unfortunately, even though these families are usually transitional residents for tax purposes (and accordingly enjoy a four year tax holiday on foreign sourced income) where the Kiwi dollar gain is realised onshore, this is not an exempt gain and is subject to New Zealand tax. This is a common and expensive trap for the unwary.

Expert Planning and Advice - It is vital to consider the global picture when embarking on any asset structuring for overseas families. It is also important to review current structures to ensure that no risks have been accidentally triggered and, if so, to consider the remedial steps available to mitigate those risks.

What works well for a New Zealand domiciled family often causes significant tax costs to those with overseas origins.

Jones Law is a boutique law firm based in Takapuna.

Our partners are internationally qualified and practice in the areas of cross-border tax planning, estate planning and acquisition structuring.

This article is provided for general information purposes and does not constitute legal advice. We invite you to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances. We can assist you with your global estate plan, in conjunction with our overseas network of qualified experts.

Aaron works for Barfoot & Thompson Takapuna.

If you have any queries he can be contacted on a.reid@barfoot.co.nz or 021 1191926

437 Lake Road, Takapuna, Auckland PO Box 32 581, Devonport 0744, Auckland, NZ www.jones-law.co.nz

Jones Law is a boutique private wealth, tax and estate planning law firm.

With internationally qualified and experienced partners, we are able to implement effective tax, asset structuring and estate planning solutions for our local and offshore client base.

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All the Right Moves Real Estate Duo Rose Arnott & Rosie Houghton of Prestige Real Estate.

When you and your family make the decision to move or to buy, energetic real estate professionals Rosie Houghton and Rose Arnott of Prestige Real Estate will assist you with every aspect of your real estate transaction, from home listings, neighbourhood information, school reports, to advice on moving companies and pre approved mortgages.

Both are local identities in the Takapuna community. Rosie was the original owner/operator of Sierra Cafe and Rose for beginning the Babes on Boards club, encouraging women to experience Stand up Paddling. Sister in laws Rose & Rosie have great local area knowledge. They are friendly and approachable, people like dealing with them. Just read what their happy clients/ customers have said about them...

“When I bought my home Rose Arnott was incredibly helpful in the process. I would highly recommend her to future home buyers.” – Kirk Penney “We would like to acknowledge the excellent and professional service Rosie Houghton provided for us when we recently sold and bought our two properties. She couldn’t have been more helpful and was delightful to work with. We will endeavour to promote her profile.” – Stuart & Louise Pollard For a no cost, no obligation discussion regarding your property feel free to call Rosie and Rose anytime. Rosie 021 623 952, Email: rosie@prestigerealty. co.nz or Rose 021 876 333 Email: rose.arnott@prestigerealty.co.nz.

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2/14 Lakeview Road, Takapuna

Photos by Xavier Wallach Photography

‘BABES ON BOARDS’ add fashion and glamour to Christchurch appeal More familiar with seeing designer dresses grace catwalks and high fashion boutiques – America’s Cup teams, visitors and restaurant patrons of Viaduct Harbour were treated to what may be a world first fashion show during April.

‘Babes on Boards’ of all ages donned designer dresses from Yvonne Bennetti and flowing kaftans from La Madu, strapped their high heels to their paddleboards and graced the waters of Viaduct Harbour in the company of superyachts and the latest additions to the America’s Cup – the AC45 Catamarans before lunching at Soul Bar & Bistro.

“We’ve been wanting to get all the girls together and paddle across Viaduct Harbour for a long time. It seemed the perfect opportunity for us to use this as a novel and fun way to help raise funds for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal at the same time,” commented Katherine Heatley, co-founder of Babes on Boards.

Babes on Boards weekly paddles and monthly events are continuing through autumn and winter, so crack out the tights and booties and get ready for some pristine winter days on the water – according to Katherine and Rose. Winter is no excuse – you don’t fall off, so let’s go and enjoy the playground on our doorstep.

With the departure of Annabel, Shayne Baxter one of the world’s top Stand Up Paddle surfers will be taking over coaching duties. BOBs – you’re in for a treat! ..........................................................................................................................

Keep posted with all the happenings on the Babes on Boards Facebook page.

Facebook:BabesonBoardsNZ or Email: babesonboards@yahoo.co.nz.

Situated in the exclusive Lakeview Road, this terrace home is positioned to capture the best sun and views possible. Recently upgraded to a high standard, it has an uncluttered modern feel, yet retains a solid feel of warmth and character that belies its original design. The living area flows onto a sun filled deck, with easy care lawn and garden. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home promises a magnificent lakeside lifestyle.

Price by Negotiation. www.prestigerealty.co.nz id#5192

Rosie Houghton Ph: 021 623 952 E: rosie@prestigerealty.co.nz Rose Arnott Ph: 021 876 333 E: rose.arnott@prestigerealty.co.nz

22 Blomfield Spa, Takapuna

11/45 Stanley Point Rd, Devonport

Mid Century Design, 5 bedrooms, multiply living, entertaining areas, heated lap pool, spa, double garage with off street parking. Close sea views, steps from Takapuna beach. POA www.prestigerealty.co.nz id# 5219

230m2 of luxury sub penthouse living across one level. Superb harbour and gulf views.

This apartment is situated in Devon Park, which is a renowned architectural Auckland icon. The perfect environment for professional couples, or people who want to escape from the suburban living life. Price $1,550,000. www.prestigerealty.co.nz id#5179

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120 195 Wairau road

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MeDical inVeStMent A fantastic opportunity to secure high profile stand-alone modern purposedesigned medical facility located near central motorway ramps for easy access from Auckland’s CBD and suburbs.

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The property is occupied by two tenants, Endoscopy Auckland, a specialist practice of leading medical practitioners in the investigation and treatment of problems related to the gastrointestinal tract, and Laparoscopy Auckland.

Returning $477,300pa the property benefits from established tenants and a current term expiring 19th February 2016 with a further right of renewal of 10 years.

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BUy yoUR Piece of PieRMaRk - Total floor area is approximately 702m2.

- High stud warehousing is approximately 384m2.

- Ground floor and first floor offices and amenities is approximately 318m2.

- 12 car parks.

- Fully air conditioned offices and showroom.

- Ideal for an owner occupier to be centrally located within the Albany Estate.

- Container drop areas available.

- Ground floor office and cafe approx. 375sqm.

- 1st and 2nd floor offices approx. 1,191sqm each - Plentiful car parking - Close to new Westfield Centre

A prize property on Piermark Drive, call now to view.

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The entire floor area is approximately 575m² with the option to split and is comprised of three offices, one boardroom and plenty of open plan space. Quality fit out, 18 car parks, close to main arterial routes, generous amenities, the list goes on.

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unit B, 15-17 William PiCkerinG drive

- Industrial office/warehouse/ showroom – 2,833.6m² - Three roller door access to the warehouse.

- 53 onsite car parks with container drop areas.

- Air conditioned offices.

- Extreme exposure to Albany Highway with easy access to Motorway interchanges. www.bayleys.co.nz/373987 Matt MiMMack M +64 21 229 5878 laURie BURt M +64 274 136 174

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- Total area - 432m2 approx.

- Central location in the North Harbour Estate.

- High stud warehouse (including mezzanine storage).

- With 8 car parks and a low office to warehouse ratio, this opportunity is hard to miss! www.bayleys.co.nz/374382 www.bayleys.co.nz

• The property is managed by a professional management organisation which has substantial expertise and experience in the management of commercial property.

• An investor has the advantage of owning an interest in larger properties without the onerous aspects often associated with commercial property ownership.

• The investor may diversify their investments in a number of property investments, thereby reducing the risk of having a single property investment.

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Daryl Devereux

Vacancy rates fall as North Shore’s economic recovery gathers momentum Industrial vacancy rates across Auckland and the North Shore, which climbed sharply during the recession, have begun to decline due to the combination of increased leasing activity and a hiatus in development activity.

This trend is clearly illustrated by the results of the latest Bayleys Research survey of the Albany Basin industrial precinct.

Industrial vacancy rates increased sharply as the economy cooled in late 2007 and throughout 2008, reaching nearly 10% in 2009. The sharp rise was driven by the combination of companies contracting in order to cut costs, and a continued rise in inventory, as development projects commissioned in late 2007 and 2008 were completed.

Between the 2007 and 2009 surveys, total industrial floor area within the Albany Basin grew by approximately 79,600m2 to reach 1,032,650m2. Over the next two years, however, the increase was just over 8,500m2 as the development pipeline was shut off.

The increase in vacancy rates caused by the rise in new space during the 2008/2009 period was exacerbated as companies contracted or went out of business. This led to the total space occupied falling by approximately 7,000m2.

Throughout 2009 and 2010 however, leasing activity increased resulting in the uptake of total occupied space increasing by approximately 23,000m2.

Real estate agencies’ reports suggest that the uplift in leasing activity seen north of the harbour bridge has been mirrored elsewhere in the region.

Further evidence that plans for a return to development activity are being formulated is provided by the sale of block land such as a 19.13 hectare block on Hobsonville Road to the west of the city (see photo above).

The block is located within the Proposed Plan Change 14 area, and will be rezoned from the current Countryside Environment classification to facilitate

development for industrial and retail activities.

Given the spare capacity within the industrial property market, and the fact that development finance is currently hard to source, there is little likelihood of large scale speculative development taking place in the near future.

However in cases where tenant pre-commitment can be obtained or owner occupiers are identified, then design build projects become far more viable given current lower land values.

The re-emergence of interest in land and development is again illustrated by the results of the latest Bayleys Research industrial survey of the Albany Basin.

The survey tracks the absorption of vacant business zoned land in the area.

The curtailment of development activity brought about by the recession and lack of occupier demand, led to land absorption falling rapidly from 2006 onwards.

In the year to February 2010, there was no recorded change in available greenfield land. Over the subsequent 12 months however, there has been a return to absorption. While the quantities are still small, it must be borne in mind that this is partly due to the fact that vacant land in the precinct is scarce, totalling less than 32 hectares.

As the economy strengthens, there is no doubt that the levels of land absorption will again increase, led by design build schemes. This is reflected in the number of such opportunities being offered to the market across the region both in large scale sub-divisions and stand alone sites.

Daryl Devereux is Director, Sales & Leasing of Bayleys North Shore Commercial (Devereux Howe-Smith Realty Limited). daryl.devereux@bayleys.co.nz

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122 Commercial real estate with Andrew Hiskens of Colliers North Shore

Looking back, moving forwards This month, Colliers International celebrated its tenth birthday on the North Shore. Flowers, speeches, balloons, champagne - it was a great birthday party.

However, once the effects of the champagne had worn off, I started to think about how the commercial property market on the North Shore has changed over the decade - and what lies ahead. Ten years seems both a long time – particularly when I consider where we started from and how much we have achieved – and the blink of an eye, in terms of the development of North Shore and the wider city in which we live.

A decade ago, I was setting out by myself to create this commercial property business in Takapuna, which has now grown into a stable and highly successful team of 16 able people. We grew from a beachfront house office to our current commercial premises on Hurstmere Road, which

city’s commercial landscape has been the lack of new buildings put up over the past few years.

Instead, the layout of the North Shore has changed, with the spread of separate, fragmented villages creating a growing and disparate suburban office market. Demand for work space close to home has spawned the intensive development of office parks around fringe areas, which has impacted on central commercial areas like Takapuna and Albany.

However, there are signs that as more high quality office product becomes available in Takapuna and Albany, there will be a move back into that environment. This should increase along with efforts to intensify the city to avoid urban sprawl.

Ultimately, the market today is all about prime availability. Demand is driving future projects, as it should. With demand growing from owner occupiers for smaller scale, but high quality, office environments

A decade ago, I was setting out by myself to create this commercial property business in Takapuna, which has now grown into a stable and highly successful team of 16 able people. today provides a professional work environment and high quality auction facilities.

Franchise of the year. It was fantastic news for us that at the same time as we celebrated this major milestone in our existence, we also won the prestigious Franchise of the Year accolade at Colliers International NZ’s awards. We have been recognised as the clear market leaders in the industrial and office sectors in our region, consistently winning appointments to dispose of large assets on the Shore, including some of the biggest leases and sales in the past 10 years, such as 3M Wairau Road, 51-55 Hurstmere Road and the Arrenway Drive subdivision.

But enough about us.

What’s changed on the Shore? If you’re looking for new office buildings in Takapuna over the last ten years, you’ll be disappointed. A notable feature of the

in Takapuna, we could see a new centre emerge.

Smales Farm growing strongly. One example of how to attract office occupiers is evidenced by the quality covenants collected at Smales Farm including Government agencies, call centres and IT-based businesses that have flocked to the 10.8ha Smales Farm Technology Park between Takapuna and the Northern Motorway.

Fully let since the start of 2010, Smales Farm is just the sort of high quality campus-style environment that businesses are keen to occupy.

The park’s owners plan to offer employment opportunities for 8000 workers across a total development of approximately 110,000sqm when fully developed over the next 10 years. It will contribute more than $700 million to the North Shore economy each year and influence the creation of a further 35,000 jobs elsewhere in the region and beyond. Not to mention their acquisition of more strategic property outside the park.

Campus popularity set to grow. Campus business precincts are increasing in popularity all over the shore. For example, we have only seen the start of Albany becoming more of a campus, with a noticeable driver in the sports science management industry – including AUT and the Millennium Institute of Sport & Health.

They will be joined over the next few years by the planned National Aquatic Centre. With more champion sailors coming from the North Shore than anywhere else, a major driver going

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forward will be the growth of the region as a sporting hub. This will of course require high quality facilities and people.

This growth is all about catchment and costeffective management. The burgeoning trend to link businesses with higher education that we have been seeing in our leasing is likely to develop further over time.

Old buildings, new uses. It’s not all about future plans and split-new buildings though.

We are also seeing the successful re-engineering of industrial buildings to service retail, such as on Porana Road and Wairau Road. This has been great for the area because it has provided an increase in capital values for building owners plus higher and better use of the property – not to mention better services for the community.

A united plan. Going forward, one of the benefits of being part of a greater Auckland is the lack of a fragmented, village approach. We are already seeing a united view as to how Takapuna will evolve as part of the ‘Auckland Unleashed’ blueprint recently unveiled by Len Brown, who is at pains to improve connectivity between the North Shore and the rest of Auckland. The better we do this, the more opportunities that national and international companies will see in our area.

Against this backdrop, the Takapuna Business Association has big plans to unite occupiers, tenants and owners to drive a more effective retail hub. Their work is underway now, and the networking and planning has begun.

Takapuna future. A wide future opens up in front of us. There are many exciting projects in the pipeline which, if they eventuate over the next few years, will help galvanise Takapuna as the leading commercial hub of the Shore again.

And, ten years down the line from our starting point on the Shore, we at Colliers International are better connected than ever with the local business community and local government, working hard to keep our clients connected with marketplace and the many opportunities that lie ahead.

Colliers International North Shore Andrew Hiskens andrew.hiskens@colliers.co.nz www.colliers.co.nz

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Where Beach Lifestyle and Design Excellence Meet The address details – 21A Brighton Terrace, Mairangi Bay – don’t do this property any justice. I had never been to Brighton Terrace so when I was directed to the address for the purpose of this article I was expecting a Mairangi Bay townhouse. Now there’s nothing wrong with a Mairangi Bay townhouse, but this property actually turned out to be breathtaking.

To get to Brighton Terrace you head just a short distance up Beach Road from all the cafes at Mairangi Bay village and take the next road on the right.

21A Brighton Terrace turned out to be one of the most breathtaking spots for a home on the Shore. It is being marketed for sale by Nadja Court of Barfoot & Thompson Mairangi Bay. The home itself is virtually brand new and simply stunning. The driveway it shares with number 19 takes you to a private hideaway with fantastic grandstand views of the Hauraki Gulf encompassing Rangitoto, Motutapu and Rakino Islands. The three-level home has been described as a masterful creation, and it is certainly that. Architect John Cornthwaite has created a home that takes maximum advantage of the location.

Many of the building materials are imported, including the Italian quartz feature walls and German limestone used on the exterior. The quality of the materials become apparent when you first enter the home. The walls of the main stairway and atrium that feeds all three levels are made from hand cut glistening Italian quartz. And you don’t have to take the stairs as an internal lift also feeds all three levels of the state-of-the-art home. If first impressions count then I was sold.

The top level of the home will suit those who love entertaining or simply want to enjoy the privacy and views of this superb location. The stunning and vibrant designer kitchen with panoramic ocean views offers all the latest innovations – induction cooking surfaces, built-in espresso machine, Lieber fridge freezer.

It also has a touch control panel for the central computerised home automation system which can be controlled whilst you are there or away. This computerised system controls the home temperature, lighting, sound, blinds, television, security and more.

Just a couple of metres away from the designer kitchen, and the top-level living area, is the heated jet plunge or lap pool from which you can enjoy the

breathtaking views. You can also enjoy these grandstand views and outdoor living from the large spacious decks that feed off the kitchen, dining room and living area.

The three bedrooms at 21a are something very special as well. The master bedroom on the middle and entry level (on the same level as the large double garage) takes up virtually the entire floor. Not only does it also have stunning views, it has an ensuite to die for, a large walk-in wardrobe, study, safe and a television that can pop up for your entertainment at the push of a button. A touchpad for the computerised control system, as found in the kitchen, is also close at hand in the master bedroom. The remaining two guest bedrooms are on the lower level and each have the features you would find in the very best five-star hotel rooms. They both have access to the private north facing courtyard. The spacious laundry is also found on this lower level.

Yes, this home has it all. Solid concrete construction, American Oak hardwood as a feature in flooring, cabinetry and bench tops – German limestone as both internal flooring as well as exterior cladding, under-floor heating throughout, fully ducted air conditioning, double glazing and marine stainless steel. An added bonus is that the Italian designed furniture and art works are offered with the property.

For Sale by Negotiation

21A Brighton Terrace, Mairangi Bay Open Homes: Phone for viewing times.

View property online: www.barfoot.co.nz/453633 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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Murrays Bay Family Haven – It’s got the lot!

For those looking for a good sized family home in the Mairangi Bay to Murrays Bay area, 27 MacNay Way should be on their “must-see” list. This property, which also has a beautiful view out to Motutapu and Rangitoto Islands, is located on an elevated site with a 21 metre frontage onto a quiet cul-de-sac in Murrays Bay. The cedar and tile home - with three living areas, four large double bedrooms and three bathrooms - has been the pride and joy of Janet and Stan Bolton ever since they built their dream home here 27 years ago.

“It was the last house to be built in the street and we were very fortunate to find such a great section,” says Stan, when asked about how they came to build the 275 square metre home. “We had quite a lot to do with the design of the house and wanted to take maximum advantage of the site. This home remains a source of great pleasure to us. It has given us and our family everything we wanted and needed for so many years and been a delight to live in.”

Janet and Stan brought up their four children (two boys and two girls) at MacNay Way. With the children all grown up and gone long ago, they have been in no hurry to move to a smaller property, as they just love the house.

“You could say we are now reluctantly down-sizing,” adds Stan. “While this is obviously a home for a family, Janet and I have also thoroughly enjoyed living here on our own, as it really does have everything. It’s a large, interesting house with lots of individual spaces, warmth, fantastic outlook to the sea and across to the Primary and Intermediate schools etc. The indoor-outdoor flow is a huge asset and the rooms face all the right ways for views, sun and privacy.

I’m utterly biased, but the location is simply fantastic. It is only a 10 minute walk to Murrays Bay beach, Rangitoto College, Murrays Bay Primary or Murrays Bay

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Intermediate. The next owners are getting a very special home” The first thing you will love about 27 MacNay Way is that it fronts onto the head of the cul-de-sac. Then you will discover that it has as much privacy at the rear as it has elevated, sweeping views out the front. The home has an imposing street appeal and a generous entrance with a super-sized carport, which was home to no less than two trailers and two cars on the day we visited. There is also a lock-up shed with roller door opening into the carport and trailer parking area alongside.

Once in through the front door, there is a half flight of stairs up to the main living area or down to the spacious lower level. A feature of the upstairs living area is the large room sizes. The lounge and family room have been designed for views and light. The Boltons are musicians, so taking pride of place in the lounge is a grand piano, which Janet can play while looking out to the Hauraki Gulf. This living space can be quite separate – by simply closing double sliding doors – or be open planned through to the family room. The house has excellent acoustic separation throughout. There is a front balcony off the lounge, that takes advantage of the views, and a large (entertainment) deck, also with a sea view, which flows out into the garden from both the lounge and family room. The whole house leads into a private, sun-drenched garden and spa pool.

The mature section is 680 square metres and the near level back yard has some lovely trees (Kowhai, Grapefruit, Rewa Rewa, Cherry, Melia). There is also a large vegetable garden complete with tool shed.

On the southern side of the house is the spacious kitchen, with wrap-around bay window designed to capture the sea views and look over the cul-de-sac to the schools across the valley. There is a formal dining area, and off the kitchen

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is the laundry with its own access and gently sloping ramp heading towards the back yard and clothes line. The rear part of the house forms an L-shape with three of the four bedrooms sharing easy access to the deck and garden. As you would expect, with four kids always part of the plan, the bedrooms are generously sized, big enough to be semidivided into separate areas. In recent times Janet has taken over the boys’ room for her patchwork quilting and the girls’ room has become an office-cum-bedroom. Also in this area of the house are two bathrooms, offering two showers, a bath, separate vanities and a separate, second toilet. The master bedroom features his-and-hers wardrobes with closet organisers and mirrored sliding doors. Janet and Stan’s bedroom also has bi-fold doors opening onto its own private deck. This home gives the feeling of a holiday retreat and is quite unique.

hours over the years, is accessed through the gym and leads into yet another extensive storage area beneath the house.

So there it is, folks. 27 MacNay Way is waiting for that discerning someone who wants a spacious family home that has just about all the bases covered. A real selling point is how well kept this property is. Stan and Janet are obviously fastidious and their home is extremely well presented. Sure, new owners will want to stamp their mark on their new home. That may be desirable but certainly not essential.

The Facts: Section..............680 square metres (approx.)

Home.................275 square metres (approx.)

School Zones..... Murrays Bay Primary, Murrays Bay Intermediate, Rangitoto College.

…it really does have everything. It’s a large, interesting house with lots of individual spaces, warmth, fantastic outlook to the sea…

Light streams into just about every area of this house, through large windows, doors and the family room skylight. The sloping ceiling in this room is an excellent design feature with exposed beams, which draw the eye into the garden.

27 MacNay Way also proved to be quite deceptive for the writer. Once the tour of upstairs was completed, I was really only expecting to find the fourth bedroom / music room downstairs. But there was actually another 82 square metres of living downstairs. Janet (Piano) and Stan (Violin) have used the music room primarily for teaching over the years, but it is now the guest room. A brand-new designer bathroom, complete with under floor heating and exquisite tiling, is a real surprise in this downstairs area. Also, there is a massive rumpus room with sprung flooring and a full mirror on one wall, which was used as a dance studio for one of their daughters. Off this room again is a gym – complete with sauna – also doubling as a library and storage area.

Stan’s fully-equipped ‘blokes’ workshop’, where he has spent many happy

For Sale now or by Auction 28 May 1pm on site

27 MacNay Way, Murrays Bay Open Homes: By Appointment View property online: www.barfoot.co.nz/453633 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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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.

whAt my clieNts Are sAyiNg...

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 quite simply...was excellent. She steered the whole marketing relationship of our Mairangi Bay townhouse to a successful sale both with professionalism and style. Her friendly manner coupled to a no nonsense work ethic was a model of real estate best practice. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to others.

We have now used Nadja on three occasions, one to purchase and twice to sell and I can honestly say that she really does go the extra distance to secure the best possible result for her clients. She worked tirelessly on our behalf and has sold our most recent house within 2 weeks of it going to market, for a very strong price...

Nadja has a well deserved reputation in the local marketplace and her ability to deliver a level of professionalism endorses this from a person perspective...

– Larry of Puhoi

– Matt & Sally Hitchcock

27 Churchill Road

21A Brighton Terrace

Churchill Road - much revered, coveted, blue chip coastal street and rarely affordable...until NOW!! POTENTIAL, SEA VIEWS, LOCATION and the opportunity to add further VALUE. This is too good to MISS! Now is your chance to own property in this sought after exclusive street at an affordable entry level. Seawardside, solid well built 1980s home, offering three bedrooms, open plan living, great entertaining and easy care gardens. Situated amongst prestigious homes, an astute buyer will appreciate the chance this home offers to enhance their lifestyle and invest in their future.

Where Beach Lifestyle and Design Excellence Meet a magnificent continental lifestyle on the shores of the coast, this property offers you the best of international architecture - breathtaking, blissfully private and the ultimate in luxury. Simply put - “ there is none better “. This was the owners brief to architect and builders when choosing the materials and craftsmen to complete this divine residence.

For Sale: By Negotiation, Viewing by appt or at open homes, ref: 453633

For Sale: By Negotiation, Viewing by appt or at open homes, ref: 449724

10A Argyle Road

10 Long Bay Drive

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!!

Quite simply a stunning opportunity - a traditional family property with so much to offer. If you are looking for a coastal home just moments from the beach - with space, position, potential .. you just have to see this.

Solid, reliable construction, north facing with sea views, decks to embrace the sunshine and the views... a full section .. and space for all the family.

Make the decision to enhance your life Today!

For Sale: By Negotiation, Viewing by appt or at open homes, ref: 450595

Auction: at Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna on 05/05/2011 at 10:00am, unless sold prior, Viewing by appt or at open homes, ref: 452502

125 Kowhai Road

50A Gulf View 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!!

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!

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: 450586

SOLD

SOLD

With over $345m in sales many of Which are over $1m

nadja court is Without doubt truly qualified to assist you excellence in service / excellence in sales B&T No.1 agent North Shore B&T No.2 Company Wide NORTH HARBOUR

Proud sponsor of

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Murrays Bay

Sea views forever...

INCREDIBLE Coastal Development Opportunity... “LAND� - SO VERY, VERY HARD TO FIND ...a Blue Chip seaward side location in the very heart of the best street in the Bays - with POTENTIAL! One of the most sought after locations on the shore..... live an enviable lifestyle!

This traditional family home is ripe for development - right now!

Outstanding 180 degree sea views from this sun-drenched 554m2 freehold section. Options abound to either land bank for the future, renovate/refurbish the existing home or leave as is and just enjoy the private coves, parks cliff top walkways, magnificent beaches, fantastic schools...

AN EXCITING PROPOSITION for discerning buyers - in this prestigious enclave!

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excellence in service / excellence in sales

For Sale: By Negotiation View: By Appointment 15 Vaughan Crescent www.barfoot.co.nz/452972 Nadja Court M 021 777 690 E n.court@barfoot.co.nz Mairangi Bay 478 9089

128 Shore People: Tim Mahon Barfoot and Thompson Real Estate

From rocker to real estate…

In this issue of Channel Magazine we have uncovered another little gem of information for our readers. We have an old rock-star in our midst. A member of leading 80s band Blam Blam Blam.

These days, Tim Mahon is better known as one of the leading real estate agents on the North Shore. But back in the 80s he was the bass player in Blam Blam Blam which also included Mark Bell and Don McGlashan. Their hit singles included “There is no depression in New Zealand” and “Don’t fight it Marsha its bigger than both of us”.

Tim is a real local boy. His family originally settled in Milford in 1849 and were refugees from Whangarei as Hone Heke threatened that settlement of 48 Pakeha. His father is Bryan Mahon, a wellknown Takapuna Solicitor. Tim was born in Takapuna, grew up in Pupuke Road on an acre with two brothers a sister and a lamb called Mr Kirk. He’s a proud Westlake Old Boy. Prior to getting the bug for selling lovely homes Tim spent 11 years as Events Manager for Manukau City Council. In that role he organised cultural and community events, helped set up the fledgling Hip Hop scene, was involved in discovering both Sisters Underground (In the Neighbourhood) and the Otara Millionaires Cub (How Bizzare) and managed the Polyfest for four years giving it a home at the Manukau Velodrome.

Tim has been at the Takapuna office of Barfoot & Thompson for 10 years now and the top salesperson for the past two years (2009/2010 and 2010/2011).

“Selling real estate is a people business,” explains Tim. “With many years as a community events organiser I have pretty much seen it all and I actually like working with people. I believe my entertainment industry experience gives me an edge in terms of marketing expertise. Innovative and effective marketing provides

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Blam Blam Blam featuring Tim Mahon (left), Don McGlashan (centre) and Mark Bell.

results which has reflected in my success in real estate over the years.”

Tim has three children Edgar 24, Lydia 20, and little Harry seven months. Real estate is a family affair as Tim’s wife Georgina (mother of Harry) is his ‘amazing’ able assistant. Georgina is a Londoner who previously worked for Saatchi & Saatchi, Sony TV and the Natural History Museum in London. ............................................................................................................

Maybe you should talk to Tim Mahon about selling your home or finding you a home? He knows the Shore like the back of his hand and gets results. Telephone 0272 987 399 or 489-5084 or Email: t.mahon@barfoot.co.nz.

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To view the above property, or to discuss the sale of your own property please call me. To view my other listings please go to my website www.victoriabidwell.bayleys.co.nz.

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021 947 080 or 09 489 0975 victoriab@bayleysnorthshore.co.nz

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