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Fashion: with Aktivworx

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Summer is upon us, so we turned to the runway for the top trends for sun bathing in style. From getting set for the high seas to playing the coquette in crochet, see the best in what to wear on the beach and poolside on the North Shore and beyond.

“Bright colours are hitting every aspect of the market, and these work especially well in swimwear,” said Aktivworx owner Debra Twadell.

Bold colours and prints are big, from bikini pieces to one pieces – a style that is having a resurgence this summer season. Fans of two piece swimwear separates will enjoy the flattering fit that comes from the market leading brands offering cup sizes.

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"The labels we stock are dedicated to designer swimwear and related accessories," adds Debra.

"This means they know precisely how to make it fit."

"Kaftans, dresses and shorts are adding colour upon colour to the summer cover-up. Think about bringing colour to summer garden parties and beach barbecues this season. Don't forget the trilby, panama or picture hat."

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Monday

Tuesday

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60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

The Frog Prince

Bruce Mason Centre, 10am & 12pm

Poppyseed Presents Lily Pad Luncheon Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

Wednesday

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Citizens’ Centre, Northcote, 9.45am – Ph: 489 4494

The Frog Prince

Milford Indoor Bowls

Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary

Bruce Mason Centre, 10am & 12pm

The Frog Prince

Zirka Circus

Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

North Harbour Stadium, 2pm

Bruce Mason Centre, 1st-6th Oct, 10am & 12pm Daily

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U3A Monthly Meeting

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

The Frog Prince

Bruce Mason Centre, 10am & 12pm

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Poppyseed Presents Lily Pad Luncheon

Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary

Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary

Zirka Circus

Zirka Circus

Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

North Harbour Stadium, 2pm

Bruce Mason Centre, 1st-6th Oct, 11am Daily

60’s Up Exercises

Poppyseed Presents Lily Pad Luncheon The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

Poppyseed Presents Lily Pad Luncheon

Thursday

North Harbour Stadium, 2pm & 7pm

Author Talk-Barbara Towell, A Little Piece for Mother

Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary

The Pumphouse, 1st-13th Oct, 10.30am & 1pm

Takapuna Library, 12-1pm

Marrzipan Drama Holiday Workshop The Pumphouse, 11.30am-5.30pm

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60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

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Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

Zirka Circus

North Harbour Stadium, 2pm

Milford Indoor Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

Zirka Circus

North Harbour Stadium, 2pm

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60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary

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Auckland Heritage Festival-East Coast Bays Tea & Topics

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

East Coast Bays Library, Browns Bay, 10.30am

North Harbour Stadium, 2pm & 7pm

Auckland Heritage Festival-An Introduction to Oral History

Auckland Heritage Festival-Early Days in East Coast Bays

Takapuna Library, 10am-2pm

Zirka Circus

East Coast Bays Library, Browns Bay, 10.30am

Book Launch-Great Galloping Galoot

by Stephanie Thatcher Takapuna Library, 2.30-4pm

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TERM 4 BEGINS Morning Melodies-David Selfe Piano Man

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Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

Razzle Dazzle

Windsor Park Baptist Church, Mairangi Bay, 11am

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Excel School of Performing Arts-Graduation 2012 Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

60’s Up Entertainment Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

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Campbell’s Bay School FundraiserSeminar with Health Mentor Jason Bennett

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Aberdeen Rd, Castor Bay, 6.45-9.15pm

Shore Tenpin Seniors

The Last of the Red Hot Lovers

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

The Pumphouse, 18th-27 October, 7.30pm

Milford Indoor Bowls

Imperial Russian Ballet Company -Swan Lake

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm

Zonta Club Monthly Meeting

Fairway Lodge, 17a Silverfield, Takapuna from 6pm

22

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

Milford Indoor Bowls

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Affordable Arts Christmas Exhibition Artists Den & Art Gallery, Milford 23rd Oct-18th Nov

The Last of the Red Hot Lovers The Pumphouse, 7.30pm

The Last of the Red Hot Lovers The Pumphouse, 7.30pm

Potted Potter -The Unauthorised Harry Experience

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Bruce Mason Centre, 24th-28th Oct, 7.30pm

60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

The Last of the Red Hot Lovers The Pumphouse, 7.30pm

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Potted Potter-The Unauthorised Harry Experience

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

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Milford Indoor Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

Morning Melodies-The Royal NZ Band Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

The Isla Grant Show

Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm

State Beach Series

Takapuna Beach, 6pm

Art Exhibition-Vincent Li

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Bruce Mason Centre, 30th Oct-30th Nov

Spend an hour with Michael Palin The Spencer on Byron, 7.30pm

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60’s Up Exercises

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Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

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Friday

Saturday

The Frog Prince

Bruce Mason Centre, 10am & 12pm

Poppyseed Presents Lily Pad Luncheon Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

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Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

Sunday

Milford Village Market

Village Square & Senior Citizens Hall, 10am-2pm

The Frog Prince

Bruce Mason Centre, 10am & 12pm

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North Harbour Stadium, 2pm & 7pm

2012 ITM Cup-QBE North Harbour vs Auckland

Community Spirit Rising presents Big Night In

NZ Chinese Arts Exhibition

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

North Harbour Stadium, 4.35pm Kick Off

An Intimate Evening with Rick Wakeman Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm

Jane Luscombe’s Spanish Dance-Celebrating 40 yrs

The Rose Centre, Belmont, 7.30pm

Auckland Heritage Festival-Historical Laughter

East Coast Bays Community Cnt, Browns Bay, 10am

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Bruce Mason Centre, 12th & 18th October, 8pm

8am-12.30pm

Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

Anzac Rd Carpark, 6am-Noon

Zirka Circus

The Balzats-Annual Concert 2012

Pedal 4 Kidney Kids Event

Pedal 4 Kidney Kids Event

North Harbour Stadium, 1pm & 4.30pm

Kristin School, 7.30pm

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Browns Bay Market

Beach Rd, Castor Bay, Open to Public 1-4pm

Kristin School, 2.30pm

Millennium Institute of Sport & Health, Mairangi Bay, 9am

The Pumphouse, 7.30pm

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm

Birkenhead Artisan Market

Highbury Community House, 9am-1pm

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6am-Noon

The Balzats-Annual Concert 2012

North Harbour Stadium, 2pm & 7pm

The Last of the Red Hot Lovers

St Luke’s Catholic Church, Bayswater, 1.30-3pm

Takapuna Market

Zirka Circus

Stand Up Comedy Featuring Andrew Clay Oceans Bar, Browns Bay, 8.30pm

Akl Heritage Festival-Bayswater History

The Kennedy Park WWII Tunnels

Bruce Mason Centre, 7pm

North Harbour Stadium, 2pm & 7pm

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Rose Centre, Belmont, 2pm

Singer, Songwriter-Garth Taylor

Zirka Circus

• Janet guarantees to find a solution for you

Art Gallery, Bruce Mason Centre, 7th-28th Oct, 9am-5pm Daily

The Big Night In

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market

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Harmony Hall, Wynyard St, 11am-3pm

North Harbour Stadium, 2pm & 7pm

Imperial Russian Ballet Company-Swan Lake

Artspace House, Kerr St, Devonport, 11am-1pm

Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary

Zirka Circus

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

Devo Divas & Dudes Clothing Swap Devonport Harmony Village Fair

The Rose Centre, Belmont, 7.30pm

Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am-3pm

Poppyseed Presents Lily Pad Luncheon Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

Zirka Circus

Milford Rainbow Natural Health & Mystic Fair

• One of the leading Office & Retail brokers on the Shore

Millennium Institute of Sport & Health, Mairangi Bay, 9am

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Takapuna Market 6am-Noon

Browns Bay Market

Anzac Rd Carpark, 6am-Noon

Milford Magpie Market

Milford Magpie Market

The Last of the Red Hot Lovers

The Last of the Red Hot Lovers

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am-2pm

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Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am-2pm

The Pumphouse, 7.30pm

The Pumphouse, 4pm

Auckland Vintage Jazz Society

Takapuna Boating Club, 7-9.30pm

The Last of the Red Hot Lovers The Pumphouse, 7.30pm

Potted Potter-The Unauthorised Harry Experience

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Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm

Vauxhall School Monster Mash Morrison Ave, Devonport, 4-8pm

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Takapuna Market 6am-Noon

Browns Bay Market

Anzac Rd Carpark, 6am-Noon

• A decade with Colliers on the Shore

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The Last of the Red Hot Lovers

Adidas Auckland Marathon & Half Marathon

Potted Potter-The Unauthorised Harry Experience

Potted Potter-The Unauthorised Harry Experience

The Pumphouse, 7.30pm

• In excess of $20 million in sales last year

King Edward Pde, Devonport, 6am

Bruce Mason Centre, 2pm & 4.30pm

Bruce Mason Centre, 2pm, 4.30pm & 7.30pm SAT

Beatles… a REAL night to remember Fundraising Event

Takapuna Soccer Clubrooms, 13 Taharoto Rd, Takapuna, 6pm

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Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm

Milford Village Market

Milford Village Square & Senior Citizens Hall, 10am-2pm

St Leo’s School Village Fair 2012 Owens Rd, Devonport, 11am-2pm

North Shore Music Theatre-Into The Woods The Pumphouse, 3rd-17th Nov, 7.30pm

3

Takapuna Market 6am-Noon

Car Boot Sale

Takapuna Primary School Carpark, 8am to 11am

4

Devonport Craft Market

Devonport Community House, 10am-3pm

Devo Divas & Dudes Clothing Swap

Artspace House, Kerr St, Devonport, 11am-1pm

Devonport Harmony Village Fair

Harmony Hall, Wynyard St, 11am-3pm

North Shore Music Theatre-Into The Woods The Pumphouse, 6pm

Hope & Posibility Fun Run

North Harbour Stadium, 8am

Contact:

Janet Marshall Phone: 021 684 775 | 09 488 4775 Email: janet.marshall@colliers.com

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Out & About on the Shore

'Friday Forum' at The Pumphouse The popular 'Friday Forum' at The Pumphouse's Rendezvous Cafe for members and friends of The Pumphouse was held on Friday September 7th. Guest speaker was Takapuna Beach Business Association GM Peter White.

Ken and Trudy Warin, Sue Lloyd, Denis Edwards.

David Martin, Peter White.

Margaret Field, Marion and John O'Sullivan.

Ruth Ell, Brenda Magee, Jan O'Connor.

Peter White

Margaret Hart, Judy Kenealy, Angela Antony, Emma Poyner.

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Out & About on the Shore

16th Annual Carmel College ArtFusions Art Exhibition In a departure from the norm, ArtFusions 2012 (September 14th to 16th) was held in the fabulous new Carmel gymnasium rather than the school hall. Channel Magazine's Ulla Bennett, also an exhibiting artist at ArtFusions 2012, was on hand to snap these people pics at the preview evening on Friday 14th September, while enjoying wine and canapes with the huge crowd that attended this popular fundraising event. Over $72,000 was raised for the school.

Marcel and Kellie Reinen.

Sonja and Wensley Willcox.

Franco and Catherine Byrne, Toni and Lance Jones.

Don and Bernie Mackie

Kaaren Batchkor, Linda Shepherd.

Mary and Chris Fitzpatrick, Rob and Christine Donze.

Karen Peat, Tresa Kennaway, Joy Cato, Maxine Gower, Annette Muir.

Carol and Rod Brown, Joy and Rod Enright.

Angela, Graham, Barbara, Lynette Bunkall.

Julie and Michael Freeman

Carolyn Mullins and Annette Muir.

Marie Mitchell, Jan Shearer, Ian Mitchell, Taylor Mitchell.

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Flametree Art Garden & Gallery – Spring re-opening The wonderful Flametree Art Garden & Gallery at Coatesville celebrated their Spring re-opening on Sunday September 9th with a show featuring a new collection from ceramic artist Todd Douglas and painter Laxmi Jhunjhnuwala.

Kanji Praful, Leigh Clasby, Savita Kesha, Geoff Glasby.

Geoff Clasby and Trevor Weal.

Todd and Karuna Douglas.

Shelley and Grace Chignell.

Philip Lee, Fiona Alexander, Callum Burnett.

Jeff and Angie Bickerstaff.

Ray Goddard and Lauren Kitts.

Richard Maiden and Wendy Whitfield.

Bev Weal and Joy Wheeler.

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Laxmi and Sudesh Jhunjhnuwala.

Jennifer Atkinson, Josiane Duff, Chris Dornan.

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Out & About on the Shore

Annabel Langbein at Paper Plus Takapuna Paper Plus Takapuna celebrated the launch of Annabel Langbein's new cookbook Simple Pleasures on Monday September 10th.

Vanessa and her team had a fabulous afternoon with Annabel in store to sign her lovely new book.

Lee and Noriko Collins.

Sue Taylor, Vanessa Kerr, Annabel Langbein, Shani MacInnes, Amber Masefield.

Jamie Carran and Fiona Vincent.

Krista and Kelsy Fletcher.

Margaret de Alwis and Dee Macorison.

Annabel Langbein and Helen Mead.

Mike Watson, Leanda Hunt.

Annabel Langbein and Sarah-Jane Cansdale.

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Gold Medalist Jo Aleh returns to school London 2012 Gold Medalist, and Westlake Girls old girl, Jo Aleh, returned to the school in late September to address the entire assembly of over 2000 students, teachers, members of the board and visitors. The event was held under Westlake Girls' new 'cloud' sports structure. Jo was also the surprise guest at the school's coaches brekky held earlier in the morning at Columbus Smales Farm. Channel Magazine went along for brekky as well.

Jo Aleh enters the assembly with Principal Roz Mexted and Board Chair Alan Curtis.

Bridget and Helena May, Amber Capon, Jo Aleh, Teau McKenzie, Emma Hyde, Olivia Hamlin, Hillary Coomber.

Jo Aleh addressing the assembly.

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Phil Cowley, Simon Whittam.

Gloria Kelly, Jane Probert, Christine Doherty, Linda Hurley, Leanne Phillips.

Dean Flyger and Jo Aleh.

Maddi Oram, Jasmeena Soma.

Linda Clouston, Jez Scull, Rob Capon.

Tori Lelo, Bronwyn Kjestrup, Eryn Crombie, Amelia Ward, Georgia Cassidy, Tara Paterson, Zoe Cronin, Claire Nicholson.

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Out & About on the Shore

Huffer El Summer at Mckenzies Huffer certainly stamped their brand on Takapuna by staging their Huffer El Summer "Exhibition disguised as a party" in the big retail space at Mckenzies as they were launching their new Takapuna Beach store in early September. Celebrities and fashionistas from all over descended on Mckenzies on Friday September 7th and mix and mingled with locals. The event further demonstrated what a great addition to Takapuna this new fashion and hospitality precinct is.

Miro Kubicek, Damon Woolf, Nikki Gudsell.

Steve Dunstan, Ian Madgwick, Rewa Willis.

Ben Crawford, Dan Dak. Alex Leece, Arron Coville, Jarred Phillips, Josh Sinclair.

Kushla Glauser, Leah Ross, Alex Byard, Michelle Glauser.

Chris Appel, Ullik Olsen, Christian Heise.

Kellie Larson, Blake Douglas, Aidan Bennett, Brad Rope, Emma Lenton.

Henry Hummerdink, Monique Faleafa.

Matt Stopforth, Tess Dunford, Alistair Bold.

Perri Exeter, Brodie Morgan, Kate Simmons.

Blake Douglas, Rhys Bateman, Brad Rope, Ben Wiltshire, Aidan Bennett.

Alison McGarry, Marina Poll, Jenn McKenzie.

Mohammed Bashir, Selva Thankamani.

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George Love, Clive Alwright, Chloe Rowe.

Lucy Harris, Conner Nester, Leah Sefton.

Alia Fernandex, Nick Donovan, David Grr.

Anand Lala, Raj Bhihka, Kareshma Lala, Ravi Patel.

Saun Coffey, Rachel Barratt-Boges.

Andy Pickering, Nick Dwyer.

Emma Greer, Aleysha kelly, Yuko Pacey.

Marc Moore, Tommy Bates.

Anne Fullerton, Natasha Taneka, Annette Ramos, Jenna Robins.

Nigel Russell, Zac Desilva, Sarah Barty, Lance Maitland.

Jamie Ridge and Sam Hansen.

Rebekah Holliday, Natalie Sharod, Heather Vermeer.

Nikki Malcon, Mark 'The Cobrasnake' Hunter, Ulla Bennett.

Shane and John Cortese.

Paul Lomax, Jason McKennedy, Martin Maston, Stewart Imrie.

Dan Stemp, Tess Dunford, Ben Dunpas.

Out & About on the Shore

Chocolate-Making Dream 21st at Devonport Chocolates

Caroline Everitt-Gardiner, Miok Jang, Terry Everitt, Tammy Corbett, Sonya Northgrave, Stephanie Everitt, Rachel Moon, Michaela Ryberg, Derek Webb, Alex Hook.

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For shoe-loving chocoholics, the opportunity to design and create a high heel crafted entirely of confectionary is the stuff of dreams. In a mouth-watering afternoon, that is precisely what guests at Devonport Chocolates’ 21st birthday celebration chocolate-making event were invited to do.

As molten chocolate poured into synchronistic mixing bowls, Channel Magazine’s Heather Vermeer and Ulla Bennett found the urge to dip almost too hard to resist. The chocolatiers at the well-renowned Wynyard St shop, willingly shared their skills and expertise with media representatives.

Tempering chocolate - the process of heating then cooling chocolate to reach an optimum temperature – was demonstrated before novice chocolatiers for the day tried their hand at truffle-rolling. This was in the lead up to the feature event of the afternoon – chocolate shoe decorating!

Devonport Chocolates owner Stephanie Everitt has poured much of her chocolate knowledge into a beautiful glossy coffee table book. The deliciouslooking publication is the perfect gift for the chocolate lover, with interesting stories and recipes to entertain and inform. And as Devonport Chocolates comes of age this month, daughter Caroline sees future trends in confectionary including lavender and tea-infused chocolate, more salted caramels and chilli chocolate.

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15th Shore Birthday for Bayleys Commercial Owners Daryl Devereux and Nick Howe-Smith (Devereux Howe-Smith Realty Limited) threw a party at The Commons at McKenzies in Takapuna on Thursday August 30th to celebrate Bayleys North Shore Commercial being in business 15 years on the Shore. They were joined by clients, agents, staff, supplier partners, friends and family to celebrate the milestone.

David Ho, Debbie Jones, Gordon Yang, Terry Kim.

Bryce Beauchamp, Claire Rawkins, Dayna Beauchamp.

Graham Rice, Ted Brock, Ashton Geissler, June Brock.

Mark Bridgeman, Caleb Belling, Ollie Wills, Bevan Fair.

Matt Mimmack, Ranjan Unka, John Udy.

Ezra Eini, Daryl Devereux, Roy Richardson.

Mary and George Porteous.

Trevor Duffin, Ross Bindon, Mark Bindon.

Anna Thompson-Ford, Hayley Lavender, Laura Lefever.

Barry Ward, Ray Welson, Daryl Devereux, John Algie.

Steve Muir, Wendy Buckingham, Shelley Simpson, Eddie Simpson.

Graham White, Julie Howe-Smith, Nick Howe-Smith.

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John Scott, Jeff Fuller, John Morton.

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Takapuna North Rotary Club President Brendon Hosken presents the Paul Harris Fellowship to Bonnie Williams.

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To that end, The Rotary Club of Takapuna North elected to award a Paul Harris Fellowship to Bonnie Williams for her devotion and efforts for the North Shore community through her work for Auckland Dyspraxia Support Trust.

Takapuna North Rotary Club President Brendon Hosken, who presented the award to Bonnie, stated how proud the Rotary Club of Takapuna was in giving the award to Bonnie and pledged the club could continue to support her in her future endeavors.

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Please phone Monika at my Ta ffi T kapuna offi f ce to make an appointment to discuss any specific issues.

Defense Force Parliamentary Scheme Shooting down Killer Tomatoes, rescuing a man overboard and putting out a fire in the engine room are all in a days work for the Naval personnel on the HMNZS Te Mana but somewhat out of the ordinary for an MP. Signing up for the Defense Force Parliamentary Scheme in September was an outstanding opportunity to experience first hand the daily work and long term concerns of the Navy rank and file. As Maggie Barry. the local Member for North Shore I now have a much better understanding of the significant work being achieved at the Devonport Naval Base.

I’m hoping my week in the Navy has prepared me for what is set to be an active October because I'll certainly need to be match fit when my son, Joe, and I do a “Leaps and Bounds” Outward Bound course. I’m one of the 50,000 New Zealanders who has already been on an Outward Bound adventure, doing a “Discovery” course in 2003 and I've also served two terms as a Director on their Board. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Outward Bound In New Zealand and I’d like to add my personal congratulations on this milestone and encourage you all to think about doing a course or supporting this iconic organisation. ‘Team Maggie’ will be hitting the pavements for the Devonport Classic and we are looking forward to making slow and deliberate progress- but faster than in a car in rush hour- over the Harbour Bridge in Auckland's half-marathon on October 28th.

Last month I hosted the North Shore Youth Leadership Forum at Westlake Girls’ with a great turnout of 53 young leaders from 10 schools north of the bridge. The feedback was that it was very worthwhile so I’ve decided to make it an annual event and for more details as well as the opportunity to be selected for Youth Parliament 2013, please check my website: www.maggiebarry.co.nz or www.facebook.com/maggiebarrynz

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Eating Out on the Shore Dine out at one of these fantastic local eateries tonight

Devonport

Takapuna

Takapuna

Nicolino Restaurant & Cube Bar

Mexico Takapuna

Pinot Plus

A “taste of Greece and the Mediterranean” in every sense of the word: food, atmosphere, live entertainment and relaxed, but attentive service just as you would find in a taverna in Greece itself.

Nicolino is BYO and also provides takeaway pizzas and meals, including free delivery within the local area.

Open: 7 days, 4.00pm till late.

103 Victoria Road, Devonport. PH: 446 6664. www.nicolinorestaurant.co.nz

Takapuna now has its very own version of the popular Britomart eatery. If you haven't been yet then you must – it's fantastic.

Mexico is a visual extravaganza of colour, imbued with the smells and tastes of Mexico, quenched with the finest of tequila, serenaded by the best in Latin music and offering big, spicy and sensory Mexican street food at unbelievably good value!

Open 7 days, 12 til' late.

Mexico Takapuna (At McKenzies): 4 The Strand, Takapuna Beach.

PH: 280 1487. www.mexico.net.nz

Yes - to private functions/ dinners.

Yes - to exciting wine by the glass.

Yes - to Metro Magazine endorsement.

Yes - to table reservations.

Yes - to monthly Main Dish with Wine at $25 (refer to treat below).

Yes - to home cooked bistro style food.

NO - to average, safe and mediocre cuisine.

Open for dinner Tues – Sat from 5.30pm.

168 Hurstmere Road Takapuna.

PH: 4899510 www.pinotplus.co.nz

Tip Thursday evenings are Greek party nights at Nicolino, with music and dance to the Sounds of Greece. Join us for a night at the “Opa!”

Tip Try the desserts, they're sensational!

Churros con Xocolate or the Crema Catalana – yum!

Takapuna

Devonport

Raviz Indian Restaurant

Dida’s Wine Lounge Dida’s Wine Lounge in Devonport is located in the front of the majestically restored Victoria Theatre on Devonport’s main street. As with its older sibling across the water (Ponsonby), the Lounge offers an exquisite selection of small plates, tapas to tempt you to have a glass of something different, from a winelist and menu that makes the most of the prodigious Glengarry produce and wine cellar resources.

Open: Mon-Thurs 3.30pm-10.30pm; Fri 3.30pm-12am, Sat-Sun 12pm-12am.

54 Victoria Street, Devonport. PH: 445 1392. www.didas.co.nz During October 2 For 1 Tapas on Monday's

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Raviz Indian Restaurant, located above Glengarry on Hurstmere Road, offers authentic Indian Cuisine, is fully licensed (& BYO), with both dine in and takeaway options. The secret of Raviz cuisine comes from the homemade spices which they say differentiate them from others. If you haven’t tried Raviz you are missing Real Indian Cuisine. They are very affordable as well with $10 lunch specials and $10 meal specials (see details below). They also offer free delivery on takeaways over $25.

Open: 7 days, Lunch 11.30am-2pm, Dinner 5pm till late.

178 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. PH: 489 2400. www.raviz.co.nz Treat On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights all mains are just $10. Cheaper than cooking at home we reckon. Conditions apply.

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Duck and Mushroom Risotto served with Kerr Farm Pinotage 2008 only $25

Treat

Takapuna

The Elephant Wrestler The aim of host Paul Lomax was to create a bar that is just a “great local” and he has certainly achieved that. This is a place where you can meet, enjoy good company, have a drink and eat great food. Gastro style food – quality food at a reasonable price – is what you get at The Elephant Wrestler. Try their Salt and Pepper Squid signature dish! Some great deals here... 2 for 1 Meals on Mondays; Pizza just $10 on Tuesdays; Steak, Prime Angus Beef just $15.90 on Thursdays; Fish & Chips just $12.50 on Fridays; Roast of the Day just $15.50 on Sundays.

Open: 7 days from 11am to late.

138 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, PH: 489 8030. www.elephantwrestler.co.nz Treat Try our $13.50 lunch menu and Gourmet hand pulled pizza to share.

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Takapuna

Takapuna

Macs Brewbar Hurstmere Rd

Aubergine Restaurant

This has become a very popular eating spot on the Hurstmere Strip, having an extensive menu including Platters (to share), Small Plates (starters), Mains (venison, chicken, rib eye, rabbit, lamb rump), Pizzas, and ‘Pub Fare’ which includes fish and chips, a pie of the week and chicken caesar salad. For those who want an affordable and quick lunch at Mac’s Brewbar Hurstmere Road there’s always a $12 lunch special (Mon-Fri), they also do a great brunch on Saturdays and Sundays which you can enjoy in the garden bar. And of course always a great beer!

Open: 7 days - 11am to late.

134-138 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna. PH: 486 4102 www.hurstmereroadbrewbar.co.nz

If you love food and eating out and haven’t been to Aubergine in Takapuna then you’ve got to give it a go – for brunch, lunch or dinner.

The extensive Aubergine menu offers an international style of cuisine that mixes old Kiwi favourites with the flavours of Europe and the Mediterranean. If you are a foodie that likes value then you’ll love it – at Aubergine most of the wellpriced meals come complete with veges, salads etc. The result is a final bill that will keep the smile on your face.

Open Mon-Fri 12 noon-late, Sat 11am-late, Sun 11am-11pm.

129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach.

PH: 489 3104. www.aubergine.co.nz

Popular is the 30 day aged Black Angus Ribeye Steak, served with crushed new potatoes and roasted garlic, creamed. Yum!

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Tip Take advantage of their 3-Course Dinner Special – entree, main & dessert for just $35! Conditions apply.

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Al Forno Italian Cafe & Restaurant This is the undoubted favourite of many Takapuna locals. Owners Emilio and Maria ensure the experience at their restaurant is very special. When customers go back to Al Forno – and most do – they are greeted like a long lost friend. Al Forno has a perfect location and is a must for those who love to eat out in Takapuna. Whether dining in or taking away, the traditional yet unique Al Forno Italian food is great. Choose from Woodfired Pizzas, Pastas, Salads and sumptuous mains like Chicken or Veal Parmigiana, prime Eye Fillets or King Prawns to name just a few. You won’t want to miss their unforgettable Italian cake and gelato.

Open: Monday-closed. Tuesday-Wednesday 5pm till late. Thursday-Friday 12pm till late Saturday-Sunday 5pm till late.

34 Anzac Street, Takapuna. PH: 488 0179.

Come and try our new menu and wine list in October.

Tip

Takapuna Takapuna

Bolliwood Restaurant Bolliwood has been a popular dining spot on Ponsonby Road for a long long time, and now has a second restaurant in Huron Street, Takapuna.

Bolliwood is well known for the quality of its Indian cuisine which has been achieved by adhering to a policy of employing only 5-star chefs from India.

As well as sensational Indian food, a feature of both Bolliwood Restaurant’s is a massive screen playing the latest Bollywood songs. This is a real dining experience, enjoyable if you are planning an intimate dinner for two or a group function. Online reviews rave about the quality of the Bolliwood food.

Open: Lunch Mon-Fri 11.30-2.30pm, Dinner Mon-Sun 5pm till late.

17 Huron St, Takapuna Beach. PH: 489 9911. www.bolliwood.co.nz Treat

Dinner - All Mains are $10 on Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesdays – Dine in and take out.

Lunch - 7 days All Mains $10 + add $2 and receive selected drink, juice, beer/wine or naan bread.

Thyme Restaurant Thyme Restaurant on Level 1 of the Spencer on Byron Hotel, Takapuna provides award winning dining, blending fresh and innovative cuisine with an extensive menu that uses in season fresh local produce. The Spencer’s renowned chefs and its restaurant and bar staff have won many medals for their culinary delights and hospitality.

New seasonal menu items include South Island Whitebait Omelette, Manuka Honey rubbed Canter Vallery Farm Duck Breast and Hawkes Bay Lamb Rack.

Open: 7 Days – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Level 1, Spencer on Byron Hotel, Byron Avenue, Takapuna Beach. PH: 916-4982 www.spencerhotel.co.nz/thyme Treat Look out for Thymes special coupon offer on the back of your supermarket receipt of buy one main and get the second for half price!

Takapuna

Blankenberge Belgian Beer Café At this Takapuna favourite you’ll find an all new Menu for 2012, with loads of seasonal ingredients.

With a Flemish-French theme, this is not just your average pub food, it’s interesting – a huge range and variety – with suggested beer matches from their range of the best Belgian Beers. Ask about their Chefs Plate of the Day and popular Fish of the day.

Open: Mon-Sat 11.30am-Late, Sun 9am-Late.

136 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach.

PH: 486 6331. www.belgianbeercafetakapuna.co.nz Treat “Munday Mussel Madness” – Every Monday you can get a one kilo mussel pot and frites (fries) for just $12. Every Tuesday you can get a half kilo of Angus Rump Steak, with frites, for just $15.

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Takapuna

Otto Woo - Gourmet Asian Cuisine

Takapuna

Takapuna

New Vietnam Cafe

Niko's Pizza

For those of you who love Vietnamese food the New Vietnam Cafe is a must. You will discover very special value for money food as well as quick and efficient service. Perfect for Lunch or Dinner. Great range of special Vietnamese style appetisers, lemon grass food, spicy or not spicy food. Also many wok fried dishes and deep fried dishes for you to choose from. Great place for entertainment, group functions, birthdays and events. Welcome to dine in or takeaway.

Open 6 days, Tues - Sun 10.30am until 9pm.

62-78 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna. PH: 489-3869.

Experience a great dining atmosphere with great home-recipe dishes. Authentic Greek Cuisine by Greek owner Niko. From Pizza, Pasta, to Greek dishes, Niko will serve you with the freshest ingredients from the kitchen. We are also fully licensed with a variety of beers and wines available; or if you prefer, we are also BYO licensed!

We also deliver to Takapuna and Milford areas.

Open: 7 days. Mon - Thur, 5pm until late Fri - Sun, 2pm until late.

2 Anzac St, Takapuna. PH: 486 0600. www.nikospizza.co.nz.

This is a Channel team favourite.

Ask our staff to make some suggestions.

Tip

Greek Night every second Wednesday of each month - traditional Greek plate smashing Live music and a selection of Greek wines

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Healthy meals don’t have to be boring — the perfect balance of great taste and nutrition is at Otto Woo in Huron Street, Takapuna. Otto Woo provides western style, modern Asian cuisine, with strong Japanese, Malaysian and Thai influences.

Each meal contains loads of fresh vegetables infused with high quality sauces, herbs and other ingredients. Special packages available for corporate lunches, client meetings, birthday parties, film shooting catering... Take out, Dine In, Delivery – Gluten-free options available.

Open: Lunch Mon- Sat 11.30-2.30pm; Dinner Mon- Sun 4.30-9pm.

8 Huron St, Takapuna. PH: 489 8001 Online order: www.ottowoo.com Like us on Facebook, and be into win the entire year of Otto Woo! See details online www.ottowoo.com

Treat

Takapuna Milford

Talay Thai Restaurant New to Milford – it opened in October 2011 – Talay Thai Restaurant has seating for 40 people and more than 60 delicious Thai dishes to choose from, including many Thai Vegetarian, Duck and Seafood options to suit your desire. Their knowledgeable restaurant staff will always give you a friendly welcome and help you choose from a wide range of high quality Thai dishes.

Open: Lunch (from only $10.50) – Tues-Sun 12pm-2.30pm; Dinner – 7 nights 5pm till late.

83/85 Kitchener Rd, Milford. PH: 489 9568. www.talaythai.co.nz We have Chef's special menu. BBQ Angel Chicken/Pork - Marinated in Thai home made sauce on steamed fresh vegetables.

Mairangi Bay

Faro Korean Grill Dining

Tip

Takapuna's exciting Korean dining experience is very special – and it is an experience. Faro is for those who wish to eat good quality authentic Korean food. It has been called the best traditional Korean grill in New Zealand. Choosing food is very easy with the friendly and helpful staff and the choice is extensive, including great combination barbecue set menus – a mini banquet of dishes and meats for the grill. Faro is fully licensed and is great for just two people or for large groups, with the private dining rooms being an excellent option.

Open 7 Days, Lunch 11.30am-3pm, Dinner 5.30pm-10.30pm.

138 Hurstmere Road, Phone 486-5050.

Faro has great lunch specials, priced from just $15.

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Mairangi Japanese Cuisine Lunch Special $9.90 - Mairangi Japanese Cuisine is a hidden treasure located in Green Gables shopping village in Mairangi Bay. Delicious Japanese food is prepared by the head chef who has over 20 years’ experience of serving top quality meals.

Mairangi Japanese is both fully licensed and BYO, with a good selection of wine, Japanese tap beer and Sake also available. Live music every Saturday night. Small functions are also welcomed.

Open: For Lunch 11.30am-2.30pm; Dinner 6pm-10.30pm Mon-Sat (closed Sundays) 376/384 Beach Rd. Mairangi Bay. PH: 476 9977. www.mairangicuisine.co.nz

Treat Try our delicious new lunch menu.

Daily Lunch Special $9.90.

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Eating Out on the Shore Feature Restaurant - Corelli's Bolliwood, Cafe Takapuna

Get cosy, go potty!

Calling all potters and knitters across the North Shore to Corelli's Cafe!

As Devonport Arts Festival approaches next month a village café/ restaurant is getting into the spirit of the event in a way that links in with its café theme. Corelli’s is going to be home to a creative collection of teapots and tea cosies come November.

The popular Victoria Road eatery is inviting entries to its ‘Great Teapot and Tea Cosy Show’, which opens with a celebrity-attended party event on November 14th from 7pm. Former All Black Buck Shelford, unlikely tea cosy connoisseur, will be there as the event’s special guest judge. Ann O’Sullivan of Corelli’s said: “It should be a lot of fun! The Arts Festival is great for Devonport and we wanted to support this event, which will help to make Devonport a real arts destination.”

People would rather spend their money on something that has been made with love, rather than a factory-produced piece that there are hundreds of Practicing potter Ann, who is also studying ceramics, is pleased there has been a recent resurgence in interest in crafts. She said: “People would rather spend their money on something that has been made with love, rather than a factory-produced piece that there are hundreds of. People enjoy eating their porridge in a hand-made bowl that someone has put their time and energy into!”

At Corelli’s, much of the food is served on hand-made dishes and plates, a feature that makes this place unique. Another selling point that sets this place apart from other restaurants is the popular live music on offer every weekend, when the place is abuzz with customers enjoying the quality sounds with social drinks and delicious food.

The Great Teapot and Tea Cosy Show promises to bring even more of a buzz to the already popular spot. And there is plenty of incentive to enter, with a $500 winning cash prize for the best-judged teapot and $200 for the top tea cosy. Further prizes have been kindly donated by Wild & Woolly in Devonport, Dilmah and Choysa. Entry is $15 for teapots and $10 for tea cosies, with the Mairangi Bay

competition accepting up to three of each item from each entrant. Works must be dropped off at Corelli’s on Monday 12th or Tuesday 13th November and all must be for sale, with the café taking 20% commission on all sales. Each entry will be photographed for a catalogue and be on display at Corelli’s from 14th November to 4th December.

Corelli’s, 46 Victoria Road, Devonport 09 445 4151 www.corelliscafe.co.nz Open 7 days from 7am.

The Great Teapot & Tea Cosy Show Corelli’s Cafe 46 Victoria Road, Devonport 09 445 4151 www.corelliscafe.co.nz 14 November - 4 December 2012 Opening party Wed, 14 November 7pm - 8pm MUSIC - FOOD - WINE Special Guest Judge: Buck Shelford Entry forms available from Corelli’s

Montrose Café, Bistro & Bar Warm up your winter with Montrose Café, Bistro & Bar. Relax and unwind with a mulled wine - back by demand for those chilly winter months. Leave the Sunday Roast up to us. Our succulent Roast Lamb with all the trimmings is sure to be a family favourite. We also have a kids menu available to keep the whole family happy. Enjoy our open fire combined with our rich dark English oak tables and leather chairs - you won’t want to leave! Live music Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Treat Spring is Here - October Early Bird Saturday evenings and Sunday at lunch time.

8am-11am Sunday. Enjoy a Big Breakfast, Open: 7 days a week, 9am-late. Mon-Fri, 8am-late Sat-Sun Florentine or Sweetcorn fritters. Plus a 1 Montrose Terrace, Mairangi Bay. coffee for Just $16. Book today 09 478 9610 PH: 478 9610. www.montrose.org.nz

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Cafes on the Shore

Swiss Bakery & Cafe It's hard to find something that is truly artisan. But Eveline and her husband Franz simply do just that; serving all things - Swiss style. Baked on site daily, this European flavour extends to everything on offer. Come in and try our delicious lunch menu, including crisp salads, just in time for summer. They also have a full Cooked Breakfast Menu. Speciality cakes for all occasions – Wedding , Birthday, Anniversaries etc. Party Breads ideal as centerpieces at a party also Breads, rolls & small savouries. Catering Available.

Open: Mon-Fri 8am-4.30pm; Weekends 8am-2.30pm, 7 Days. 5 Milford Road, Milford. PH: 489 9737

Milford

Tip NEW INSTORE! Amazing chocolates made by Bennetts of Mangawhai

Mozaik Caffe Mozaik Caffe's always have outstanding coffee. They roast their own Zigana beans. The food is always a great standard as they produce all their food onsite daily. Two of the busiest Mozaik Caffe's are right here on the Shore.

Mozaik Caffe Constellation. 61 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay. Open: 7 Days, 7am-5.30pm.

Mozaik Caffe Takapuna. Westfield Shore City.

Open: 7 Days, 8am-6pm (Thursday late till 9pm).

Takapuna

Tip Come in and try our new cakes. The lemon cream cheese cakes are especially good!

Takapuna & Mairangi Bay

Tip

Mozaik is popular!

Now open in Mt Eden and Silverdale opening October 18 & Victoria Park Market soon!

Habitual fix

Takapuna

Tip Habitual fix also deliver the city’s freshest office or catering requests, go to www.habitualfix.co.nz to see how affordable it is!

Takapuna

Cafe Melba Lots of North Shore people “Meet at Melba”. Simply because Bobby and his team offer consistently good food and coffee that you always want to go back for. Located right in the centre of Takapuna, it is always buzzing with people, but you can just about always get a seat – inside or outside in the covered arcade.

Open: Mon-Fri 7am-4pm. Sat-Sun 8am-4pm.

62-78 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna Beach. PH: 489 0091

Community café,

with soul

Mozaik also have cafes in Orewa, Silverdale, New Lynn, Mt Eden, Grafton, Parnell, Hamilton.

The Fresh Food Addicts, Habitual fix have finally made their way to Takapuna. Baking their bread each morning onsite and using only the freshest ingredients and high grade cuts of meat ensures that you get the freshest sandwich, salad, or wrap made right in front of you. They also squeeze their own juice onsite and make fresh fruit smoothies.

Mon - Sat: 8.00am - 8.00pm. Sun: 8.00am - 5.00pm 484 Lake Road, Takapuna. PH: 488 0388 takapuna@habitualfix.co.nz

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Rachel and Matt MacFarlane

Bella Monte Cafe

Grind On Cafe Every morning is busy for the Grind on Takapuna team, as loads of regulars pop in for their Toasted Espresso “coffee fix”. The Grind espresso bar is designed to be an interactive environment, where everyone can feel comfortable, converse and feel part of the whole coffee lifestyle. Grind also stocks an extensive range of espresso equipment and coffee accessories, including freshly roasted coffee blends.

Open: Mon-Fri 6.30am-4pm; Sat 8am-2.30pm.

42 Barrys Point Rd, Takapuna. PH: 966 6485

Feature Cafe

Try Melba's orange and date scone.

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There is a very special place that is putting a beating, colourful heart into the community of Belmont.

Bella Monte sums up all that is local, quirky, humorous and beautiful about what Rachel and Matt MacFarlane are doing with this charismatic café space of theirs.

An explosion of colour, old Singer sewing machine-themed tables – handcrafted by Matt, a huge wall-mural mug tree and a collection of retro blenders are but a few of the treats to feast your eyes upon, before you even get close to the food.

Add a sun-rich courtyard, fine-dining experienced chefs, bespoke gifts, the freshest artisan ingredients and Millers coffee, and you begin to get a picture of how this all adds up to make a pretty special spot.

Rachel and Matt grew up around here. They went to local schools and attended Takapuna Grammar together. Rachel’s first job was at the Belmont Fish & Chip Shop. Matt’s career began at the Cheltenham butcher’s shop.

In fifteen years together, they’ve travelled around the world gaining vast culinary experience at, for example, a stratospheric $3,000 a night Canadian resort, where Matt worked as head chef and Rachel, pastry chef. They created the Metro award-winning Fernielea café in Coatsville which garnered a huge following and from which most of Bella Monte’s staff have moved. They have had two children; Chloe and Jacob, now aged six and three. What they have learnt along the way has all been poured into Bella Monte.

Children are kept entertained by the tastefully cute play area and older children can browse the castle-themed book corner.

Work-from-home folks can hook up to free wifi, while outdoor workers and passing cyclists can gain sustenance from the mothers of all gourmet pies. Being ‘family friendly’, not just child-friendly, means Bella Monte’s senior customers equally can gather for proper cuppas and cakes that deserve talking about. There are imitation vintage bus tickets that serve as ‘coffee cards’ and an eclectic feast of gift ideas, beautifully displayed on wooden shelves propped up by old sewing machine drawers.

“We are trying to put Belmont on the map as far as being a destination, not just a thoroughfare,” said Rachel. “We want people to travel here to Belmont for a beautiful experience and the locals to have a beautiful place right here to call their own.”

This place has the mix to please all people, because it a place with soul. Take yours down to Bella Monte for some soul-food from the all day brunch menu made from the freshest ingredients and served with creative flair.

Bella Monte, 14 Williamson Avenue, Belmont 09 445 7539 cafebellamonte@gmail.com. Open seven days: 7.30am-3pm Monday to Friday, 8.30am-3.30pm Saturday and Sunday.

salads & other things

We love contributions to Channel Magazine from our 'locals'. One such local is Jacqui Wright, the friendly host at Sumo Salad in Takapuna. Jacqui (and husband Stuart) have put their hands up to provide a monthly contribution – to inform our readers of how to make tasty and healthy salads, and other bits and pieces. This month Jacqui's contribution is a great recipe for scrumptious Chicken and Walnut Roll.

Next time you are strolling along Takapuna Beach why not pop in and see us at Sumo for lunch.

We have an extensive range of rolls, toasties and wraps made fresh in our cafe every morning. One such roll we make is the Chicken and Walnut, a new addition to our many yummy flavours that we have available. Both kids and adults alike love this roll and it's good for lunches or dinner. I have slipped a whole roll into James's (our 16 year old son) school lunch - there were no complaints - so it was obviously good. I take them home and serve them up with one our great salads. This one is pictured with our South West Chicken Salad and Balsamic beetroot. Here at Sumo we have our wholemeal rolls especially made for us by our fantastic bakers but you can use any roll of your choice. Enjoy!!

Cafes on the Shore French Rendez-vous Cafe

Takapuna

French Pictured – Prawns and Tip Scallops in a light tomato, basil and garlic sauce with creamy leeks in a filo cup, homemade baguette and ThreeChocolate Mousse.

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Takapuna

Chicken & Walnut Roll

By Jacqui

Treat Buy one meal get second one for half price. Conditions apply.

Takapuna

Ingredients - Makes 2 rolls. Approximately 32cm long 100gm of Cooked chicken shredded 40gm of finely chopped celery 40gm of crushed Walnuts 40gm of mayo or similar dressing A handful of rocket 4 Slices of Tomato extra dressing

Method: Mix the Chicken, Celery, Walnuts and mayo in a bowl. Cut your rolls lengthways and dress the bottom of the roll. Put some rocquette in the roll and add the slices of tomato. Place the chicken and walnut mix into the roll.

Sumo Salad Café, 67 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Phone 489 7866. Email: takapuna@sumosalad.co.nz

The French Rendez-vous Cafe at The PumpHouse regularly adds new, delectable French dishes to its lunchtime menu. Everyday Chefs Philippe Raoult and Damien Gauthier create a different 2 course lunch special for under $20. French cuisine at that price? C'est très bon à savoir! All bread, pastries, desserts and ice cream are homemade French style. Come and try our delicious new additions to the dessert menu.

Open: Tues-Thurs 9.30am-4.30pm Sun 9am-4.30pm; Fri 9.30am-8pm; Sat 9am-8pm.

French Rendez-vous, Killarney Park, Takapuna.

Phone: 487-0009, Email: frenchrendezvous@live.fr

Sumo Salad

Takapuna

Spring is finally here!

Enjoy your salad at Takapuna beach.

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Enjoy Bacon, Eggs and Treat Tomato on Ciabatta with a Coffee for only $9.50. This deal is available for Breakfast and Lunch.

Takapuna

Tip Come in and enjoy our scrumptious range of Summer Salads.

At this popular cafe in Takapuna you will find much more than Salads. All day breakfast, great coffee, gourmet toasties, wraps, long rolls and of course – as the name suggests – they do fantastic salads. Some say the best in Takapuna. The added bonus is that they offer free internet (cond. apply) and you’ll always get a friendly smile from Stuart, Jacqui and their team.

Open: Mon-Fri 7.30am-7pm; Weekends 8am-7pm.

PH: 489 7866. 67 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach.

Cafe d’amour Located right in the heart of Takapuna’s main Hurstmere Road shopping area, and only a short stroll from the beach, Cafe d’amour means Cafe of love. The cafe’s friendly and helpful staff share a passion for great coffee – using award-winning coffee beans – and lovely food which you can enjoy in a cozy and relaxed environment.

Open: 7am-4pm, 7 Days 86 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach. PH: 488 0200

Tiger Coffee Tiger Coffee has gone mobile! Hire the cart for parties, school functions, weddings, charity fundraisers – whatever the occasion we’ll bring the cart, one of our amazing machines and a barista! All charity or fundraising events – we will make a contribution to the cause – so everyone’s a winner! or if you want to hire out our great space at Tiger Coffee for a function. Call the Tiger Team to discuss!

Mon-Fri 6:30am-4pm, Sat 8am-2:30pm.

18 Barry’s Point Road, Takapuna.

PH: 489 3084 www.tigercoffee.com

Latin Larder Get in early for all of your Christmas catering needs. We can prepare traditional meals - Christmas Glazed Hams, Christmas Cakes and much more. We can also cater for every occasion - if its finger foods or canpes you need we can provide for any event!

We also have a great venue for Christmas Functions and End of Year Work Parties in our Secret Garden.

Open: 6.30am-3pm, Tues-Sun (closed Mondays) 170 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach. PH: 489 5563

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By Adele Lendich, CEO of Netball North Harbour. adele@netballnorthharbour.co.nz

100 teams at

huge tournament The first week of September saw the largest Netball competition in the country play at NNH and hosted by Netball North Inc. We had 100 teams playing up to three games per day over five days. Each game was 40 minutes long, with three grades and 22 pools. Add to the mix 130 umpires. This logistical exercise meant that we delivered 518 games of netball over the week.

The heavens opened on day one and put three of our courts under water. As I have mentioned before netball almost never cancels and the girls continued to play with smiles on their faces. This day turned out to be the highlight of the week. Mt Albert Grammar school took out the championship with our own Westlake Girls coming in 5th place. The top six schools head off shortly to the NZ Secondary Schools Championships in Timaru.

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Big changes

for Netball

The landscape of Netball across New Zealand will change forever from 1st March next year.

At a recent special general meeting in September the membership voted to dissolve the 12 regions and restructure the country into five zones. Each zone will be aligned with the franchise teams. This will see NNH grouped in zone one (Mystics country) with the largest zone from the Bombay Hills to Cape Reinga. Zone one will sit with 32% of the population of netball.

For NNH it will mean that our representative campaign from 2013 will be significantly larger with the centre adding both an Under 19 age group plus a National Championship team – currently known as NPC. We don’t envisage any difficulty fielding either of these teams as the majority of the current regional representation comes from Harbour. This will mean excellent exposure for our players.

Coaching positions for all representative teams will be advertised shortly and we will be looking to fill these positions by November. Keep watching our website for details. www.netballnorthharbour.co.nz

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Channel Magazine went to print before the grand prize draw was made for the 2012 Toyota Yaris on October 3rd.

One lucky reader is now driving this fantastic vehicle supplied by our friends at North Shore Toyota. Pictured with the vehicle are, from left: Aidan Bennett, Nicky Malcon, Dustin Bisschoff, Jared Trice, Ulla Bennett and Heather Vermeer.

A place in a million There are some things worth crossing continents for.

Providing the best possible start in life for your children is one. This impeccable area of Auckland’s North Shore is, to me, the lifestyle ‘holy grail’. What it offers in terms of community, environment, schooling, sports, safety and leisure activity are, undisputedly, great. And I’m thrilled to be able to celebrate all that’s great and good about our place through this flourishing - and free! - magazine.

Channel Magazine is a positive, community publication that strives to connect people on the Shore. It is a “good news” read which aims to inform, entertain, and inspire by shining a light on the people, organisations, businesses and events that give this place its life.

We encourage residents to ‘shop locally’ to keep this region and its communities thriving. To promote this, we have been running a popular promotion since the beginning of March to support our local businesses. A fabulous new five-door Toyota Yaris, valued at over $25,000, has been the prize incentive for local shoppers who submitted their receipts to Channel. The highly-anticipated climax to this promotion takes place early this month at Stand Up Takapuna, when an independent adjudicator will draw the winning name from hundreds of entries. We’ll be excited to announce who is the lucky owner of this swanky new set of wheels in November’s Channel Magazine, when our artistic juices will also be flowing in what promises to be a big month for the Shore’s art scene.

This month, we look at the resurgence of pedal power on the Shore among local residents and employees who are choosing to connect through their love of biking. We proudly celebrate our gold-medalling winning Olympian Jo Aleh and take a look at happenings, old and new, at one of the Shore’s oldest and most beautiful community buildings, The Vic in Devonport.

So wherever and whenever you indulge in this month’s colourful copy of Channel Magazine – we hope you enjoy it all!

– Heather Vermeer heather@channelmag.co.nz NOTE: This month our editorial piece has been written by Heather Vermeer.

Heather, who lives in Devonport, has recently joined the team to strengthen our ability to provide fresh content on all the good things happening on the Shore. She's doing a fantastic job.

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My North Shore with Rachel Ramsay

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By Rachel Ramsay. Rachel is a third year communications student at AUT (majoring in journalism).

Being a ‘real Shore local’, and also a bit younger than a few of us at Channel Magazine, she provides a refreshing perspective for the magazine by contributing this monthly column, as well as special interest and feature articles.

A thank you in advance On October 1st there are 27 sleeps to go. Twentyseven sleeps until the Auckland Marathon.

There’s something about the spirit of the marathon that makes me really happy. This will be my second year doing the half marathon, and I have to say I’m actually really looking forward to it. Well, 90 per cent looking forward to it (only maybe ten per cent mildly dreading it).

Both the half and full marathon start on King Edward Parade in Devonport (and on behalf of all participants, I apologise in advance to any of the street’s residents who want to sleep past about 4.30 that morning).

The course winds through Devonport’s back roads onto Lake Road, then you run through Takapuna onto Taharoto Rd, turning up Northcote Rd and onto the other Lake Rd, then you get on the motorway at Stafford St and run over the bridge, go through St Mary’s Bay for a bit, and then come back past Westhaven. The half-marathoners finish at Victoria Park, and the marathoners run to St Heliers and back.

What I love about the different areas on the Shore is the support you get as you weave through the streets. People set up outdoor chairs and clap as you run past. They blow boat horns from their front windows and motivational tunes through their loud speakers.

Last year on Northcote’s Lake Road, four Island boys who I’m fairly certain hadn’t gone to bed since the night before (read: they were still downing beers) had placed their couch on their front lawn facing the street. They reclined casually, cracked open some fresh cans and coolly sipped away. It was as though the race was a television show, and the foursome was enjoying every minute of it.

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As you progress, people offer you lollies, Powerade, and reassurance. They whistle, they applaud, they spray you with cool water. Their support provides you with bouts of strength when you need it most, and the only thing that ruins it is that you can’t offer them more than a smile, a wave and a laboured ‘thank yooou’ in return.

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Quantum Events: Upcoming Summer Events

State Beach Series is Back!

Main disciplines for the coming season are: Swim 1500m, Swim 1000m, Run 5000m, Stand Up Paddle 3000m, Ski Paddle 5000m.

The nights are getting lighter, the water is getting warmer - it’s time for the return of the State Beach Series.

Social Disciplines: Social Swim 500m, Social Stand Up paddle 500m, Social Walk 2500m.

Junior Disciplines: Athletes, swimmers, paddlers, and have-a-go social fitness types are in for a treat this summer Junior Swim 300m, Junior Run 2500m, Junior as the quintessential beach event is back for the new 2012-13 season.

Stand Up Paddle 500m.

Kicking off this month – the first event is on 30th October – Tuesday evenings will give Shore locals the chance to run shoulders with Olympians and quite possibly their own neighbours, as they hit the sand and sea for sporting challenges and a beach full of fun.

Event Managing Director Scott Rice said: “This is a fun, relaxed regular weekly event in North Shore residents’ own neighbourhood. It’s a great way to enjoy the beautiful Takapuna beach, the best beach in Auckland!”

Entries for this family-friendly experience are open now and organisers encourage wannabe entrants to sign up now at their shiny new website: www.beachseries.co.nz More disciplines have been added to the event calendar, giving even more scope for even more competitors to find a niche to suit them.

Event dates run from 30 October to 18 December in 2012. Following a Christmas break, the State Beach Series begins again from 22 January, running until 19 March 2013.

Get online and sign up now to make sure you and your family don’t miss out on being part of this iconic event - www.beachseries.co.nz

Goggles at the Ready!

A massive prize of $20,000 is at stake in New Zealand's largest swimming event, the State New Zealand Ocean Swim Series. Back for another exciting season, 2012-13 promises to be bigger and better than ever before with a host of new initiatives. One of these initiatives is entry to an elite 'Jetstar Super Swim Squad' for winners of the five OceanKids events. Also new are 30 minute safety sessions for all OceanKids participants.

The first of these events will be held in beautiful Paihia, on November 10 – a great reason to head up to Bay of Islands for the weekend to be part of this exciting event, which includes swim distances from 200 metres up to 3.3km.

Managing director of the event, Scott Rice said: “For families that enjoy swimming, it’s an opportunity to escape for the weekend and enjoy a fantastic part of the country.”

Proud new sponsor Jetstar, will be flying the winning boy & girl of each age category (plus family member) in OceanKids to Auckland at the end of the season for a 'Jetstar

Super Swim Squad' training camp with high performance coaches and NZ rep athletes.

This is a chance to give your promising young swimmer the chance to get a flying start in the world of competitive swimming.

All entrants have the chance to win a 2012 Ford Fiesta, simply by entering. And those who enter within 2 weeks of the start of the event have the chance to win a swim holiday, through the Samoa Swim Series. Free towels will be given out to all competitors, with further incentives on offer for people who purchase series passes online, including free goggles and State New Zealand Ocean Swim baseball caps (while stocks last).

The iconic Harbour Crossing, now in its ninth year, is second stop on the Series this year and will take place on 2 December 2012. Scott added: “This is one for the competent swimmers who want to cross one off the bucket list!”

Check out the new website, which includes an updated swimming resources section plus all you need to know about the event: www.oceanswim.co.nz

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

This month we look at the continued rejuvination of Takapuna, highlighted by the sale of the Auckland Council Building in the Strand for $71 million. We also welcome to Takapuna Steve Dunstan and his new Huffer store, Outdoor Affinity, and the Appliance Outlet Store.

Hope to see you here soon. – Pete

in August the Auckland Council building at 1 The Strand (in the foreground) sold for $71 million.

The rise and rise of Takapuna A mix of public and private investment into Takapuna has generated huge interest in one of Auckland’s emerging stars. Takapuna is establishing itself as New Zealand’s new property hotspot, with savvy investors appreciating the potential of the metropolitan centre, whilst securing undervalued but quality properties.

People with skin in the game, who are keen to see appropriate and exemplary development, have, in the last year invested well over $200 million, arousing the interest of some of New Zealand's most intelligent investors. Takapuna is on the cusp of substantial regeneration with continued growth and evolution expected. It already has a superb ambience and amenity unrivalled for city fringe locations (you just can't recreate the natural advantages Takapuna has) and will only get better.

The two largest real estate deals in New Zealand this year have both occurred in Takapuna. Aviva Investors Asia Pacific Property Fund led the way in July, when they purchased Westfield Shore City for $83.5 million, closely followed in August by the $71m sale of The Auckland Council building at 1 The Strand.

Aviva (the world's fifth-largest life insurer with $411 billion in funds under management) completed extensive due diligence before the purchase (its first into the New Zealand property market) providing recognition of the confidence that exists internationally around Takapuna's undoubted potential, most significantly as a destination boutique fashion area in an entertainment hub.

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Wiltshire Property Group has recently completed an $11 million redevelopment of the original McKenzies building and started the long overdue reorientation of the town centre to overlook the beach. Complementing this work is Auckland Council’s $2.4 million redevelopment of Hurstmere Green, which will provide a vibrant visual and pedestrian linkage to New Zealand’s best urban beach as well as enabling the public to enjoy an open sunny space in the heart of the town.

The Takapuna Beach Business Association greeted with some trepidation the amalgamation of the Auckland Councils, however we can only praise Mayor Len Brown and his council for their vision, leadership, accessibility and support. Both the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and Council have recognised the contribution Takapuna will make to the region as a long established centre for intensification (providing jobs and accommodation for an estimated 30,000 people by 2040, Takapuna could very well be Auckland’s intensification show home) as well as helping to achieve the Council's vision of establishing Auckland as the world’s most livable city. With its beautiful urban beach, strong fashion and hospitality clusters, congested events calendar and potential to build Auckland's only beachfront resort hotel, Takapuna will provide another reason for tourists to treat Auckland as a destination rather than a gateway.

Takapuna has been identified as a Metropolitan centre in the Auckland Plan, and significantly given priority-funding status ($440 million has been

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identified in the draft Auckland Plan budget) and it is this recognition that has given investors the confidence to commit.

It experienced the largest reduction in retail vacancy of any Auckland retail precinct over the year to June, down 2.4% to 3.1% (the second lowest Auckland vacancy rate) helped by its close proximity to Auckland CBD; accessibility via the Motorway network and good public transport; and safe environment (recognised as the safest city hub with 98 per cent of people believing it to be safe during the day and 92 per cent at night in Auckland Council’s Public Perceptions of Safety Survey).

The two largest real estate deals in New Zealand this year have both occurred in Takapuna…

More importantly the quality of retail offerings has improved significantly.

The Takapuna Beach Café (recognised two years in succession by Metro magazine as the best Auckland Cafe) and Karen Walker’s internationally acclaimed The Department Store (named by Monocle Magazine as the number one new retail department store in the world in 2010 and by Conde Naste UK Travelers guide, in 2011, as one of the seven retail wonders of the world) were the pioneers and have been joined more recently by many others including the Apple iStore, Huffer, Mexico and The Commons (Pack and Company’s latest hospitality venture) which, with Chef Nick Honeyman, has blown away all restaurant reviews with its stylish décor, exquisite food and superb staff.

Takapuna played a substantial role during the Rugby World Cup hosting the All Blacks, France and Australia during the tournament and providing numerous legacy benefits (including the Irish Rugby Team choosing to stay in Takapuna during their New Zealand tour earlier this year). Free WiFi was provided by the Local Board, Takapuna Beach Business Association, and Auckland Council during the tournament, and has shown a steady increase in patronage each month. In August this year it served 4481 unique users with free internet, second only to Queen Street as the most popular place for the entire AucklandWiFi@Tomizone network.

A number of large developments are currently on the drawing board with Minister of Sport, Murray McCully, having endorsed the building of the National Ocean Water Sports Centre on Takapuna Beach and contributed $3 million towards the $8.5 million fully funded project. Resource Consent has been granted for the Merge Development (a mixed use building providing 750 public car parks along with retail, commercial and residential development) and John Copson's Crown Group has announced plans for a $250 million mixed use waterfront development. Planning has also begun on the redevelopment of Hurstmere Road, with work due to start in 2015.

TV3 scoured the country searching for an aspiring suburb before identifying Takapuna to film its popular “The Block”, taking images of the town into hundreds of thousands of Kiwi lounges week after week.

Takapuna’s halcyon days as Auckland’s premier shopping centre are no longer a distant memory as the town centre is now making giant strides in achieving the Takapuna Beach Business Association vision for the region “A place where residents will feel proud, workers will feel lucky and visitors will be astonished”.

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Cat’s Corner With Catherine Howell

How would you spend $10,000 in a day?

The last few months have had me contemplating some serious subjects, like how I would choose to spend $10,000 in a day (a trip around the globe and a head-to-toe service would do me just great right about now). Still, dreams are free and because all you fabulous Channel readers are eligible to win, you’d be mad if you didn’t enter (read below for more info).

Spring Madness - With a crazy one-day $10,000 shopping spree to give away, someone is going to be a very happy camper this spring.

The winner, who will be announced on More FM on the 16th November, will be picked up in a BMW 7-Series and treated to breakfast with the crew before hitting the streets to spend the ten grand in one day!

The task may seem impossible, and you’ll be spoiled for choice (buy a new car, a family holiday, a sharp new wardrobe, throw the biggest party ever, or you can even do the sensible thing and put money down on your mortgage) but a personal stylist will be on hand to ensure you spend every last penny!

To be in to win simply spend $25 at any participating Takapuna Store. For more details check out our website at takapunabeach.co.nz or keep your ears peeled for our new Takapuna jingle all thanks to The Sound Room.

Rub-a-Dub-Tub - Last year's weather left us stumped for words, but we've all been promised that this summer will top the sunshine records. In anticipation we’re doing what any self-respecting business association would: throwing a bathtub race.

Thanks to the North Shore Times and in collaboration with Caffe Massimo and the Westpac Helicopter Trust, this is one event you won’t want to miss.

Tubs will paddle their way in a frantic dash to the finish on the 15th December. Some will float, some will croak, and some will sink. You have three months to get your bathtub kitted out and sea-worthy in order to take home the amazing prize.

To enter or to find out more email: nstcompetitions@fairfaxmedia.co.nz Halloween in Takapuna - There’s something awfully appealing about a celebration that lets you pretend to be someone (or something) else for the day. If you’ve dusted off a costume for the occasion and want to know where you can put it to good use, then save the date on Wednesday 31st October for Florrie McGreal’s Irish Halloween Party where the old tradition of Barmbrack (where prizes are contained in loaves of barmback) will make for one ghoulish night.

The Genuine Hustle on Hurstmere Road will also have terrifying specials on tattoos for the event so be sure to check out our Facebook page (I Love Takapuna) for updates and information.

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Wine & Food with Liz Wheadon Our monthly Channel Wine & Food 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.

Isabel Estate - a Marlborough gem

Our featured winery in October is Isabel Estate The History of Isabel Estate goes back a few years and starts with Michael Tiller. Michael was born into a farming family and studied to become a pilot. His first introduction to the Marlborough region was when he was positioned there with Air New Zealand Cargo. Michael spent 10 years flying freight planes for Air New Zealand while dreaming of owning his own vineyard.

In 1980 the dream started to come true with the planting of his first chardonnay vines. Michael needed little encouragement but was shown a great amount of support in the early years from Danny Schuster and Daniel le Brun.

For many years Michael grew outstanding grapes and was a grower for top wineries, including Cloudy Bay. But it was in 1995 that this all changed. Michael and wife Robyn decided to add winemaking to their successful repertoire and Isabel Estate was born, so named after Michael’s mother, Isabel.

In 1995 they exported their first shipment to the UK and from there they have grown to a middle-sized winery in Marlborough, one that is still family owned.

Working with the family is winemaker Carlos Orgiles Ortega. Carlos is from a winemaking family in Spain and has fond memories of his grandfather in the vineyards. Born in Alicante, he arrived in New Zealand in 2006 intending to do one vintage and explore the country; he did exactly that, fell in love with it and returned to stay in 2007.

I caught up with Carlos earlier this year and talked to him about Marlborough and working at Isabel Estate. In particular, it is the family culture, vision, quality and the organic focus at Isabel Estate that Carlos loves.

When I interviewed him for our monthly Wineletter we discussed whether organics makes the wines better. A tricky subject; Carlos believes the fruit is better at Isabel Estate, which shows through in the wines, but notes there are some great fine wines made in the world that are not organic.

Being from Spain, the grape varieties Carlos is working with here are mostly foreign. His favourite varietal is Pinot Noir (“it’s a sensitive variety”), closely followed by Sauvignon Blanc. His favourite wines are Vega Sicilia Unico and Pingus - a man after my own heart. Of course the thing he misses most: his mother’s cooking.

Until recently you would have needed to hop on a plane to try Isabel Estate wines (if flying Emirates you can try it onboard) as most of their production was being exported and still is. Fortunately, a new relationship means we have been able to secure these wines for our shelves.

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People On The Bus: Q&A

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Every day the North Shore buses are filled with our readers going into the city to study or work. Here’s who we met this month…

The perfect Cheeseboard So how do you set about preparing the perfect cheeseboard? Ideally a cheeseboard should have three to four different cheeses on it. In saying that, there’s also nothing wrong with one very nicely aged piece of cheese on a beautiful plate with the right accompaniments. But given this article is about a cheeseboard, not a piece of cheese, let’s stay with three to four different cheeses – I find more options than this can create too much choice for guests.

The different types of cheeses below should get a look in on your cheese board; positioned in order, from fresh to blue – moving clock wise around your plate from 12 o’clock: Fresh cheeses: These are young cheeses that are essentially the curd, once it’s been separated from the whey. Cheeses like feta (a preserved fresh cheese) and buffalo mozzarella (a stretched curd fresh cheese) can both feature on a cheeseboard and should be in the 12 o’clock position, but are not a must have on this occasion, as this group of cheeses tend to have better uses.

Natural rind: This is a great category of cheeses. These are fresh young cheeses that have developed a natural rind, and my favourite is Chabichou – a goat’s cheese from the Loire Valley region in France. It has a wonderful texture when fully ripened and makes a great start to the cheese board. We also have a delicious range of Chèvre in stock that would also be a good start to your selection.

White rind: Think Camembert or Brie. Both are white rind cheeses and when ripe, are lovely and creamy in the centre. Either makes an ideal second cheese on your cheeseboard. A favourite at the moment is the Camembert du Bocage - the unpasteurised version is just superb.

Washed rind: These are my favourite category of cheese, but I would leave them off your cheeseboard unless you have invited guests that are true cheese lovers for dinner; the washing of the rind as they age often produces cheeses that are pungent and strong smelling – some are often quite mild tasting inside though.

Hard cheeses: A must on any cheeseboard is a good quality hard cheese. One that is often overlooked is Grana Padano – a hard Italian Parmesan.

Blue cheeses: These come in many guises; from strong to mild, hard to soft and everything in between. On my cheeseboard I like to use Gorgonzola Dulce. It has a distinctive blue character with a creamy sweet finish that will see it a favourite with the most adamant non blue cheese eater.

So there you have it, how to put a cheeseboard together. Don’t forget the accompaniments – I’d pop those in the centre of the plate – muscatels, quince paste and perhaps a little chutney will complement your selection! The team at Dida’s can assist you with selecting the perfect cheese for your next dinner party or you can pre-order a cheeseboard to be prepared, fresh and ready for you and your guests to enjoy.

Name: Lynlee Smith Home/suburb: Castor Bay Bus: 839 / 822 Occupation/Title: Account Executive at Whybin/TBWA Channel Magazine: Why do you take the bus?

Lynlee Smith: It's a cheap form of transport to get to and from work.

CM: What is the most interesting conversation you have had on the bus?

LS: Probably catching up with someone from school days. A person I hadn’t seen in a long time. It’s amazing who you see on the bus.

CM: When you aren’t on the bus, where are we most likely to find you?

LS: Probably running around Takapuna.

CM: How long have you lived on the Shore?

LS: I have lived here my whole life. I grew up in the mighty Northcote which was awesome.

CM: What’s your favourite thing about the Shore?

LS: I love all the beach runs you can do. It’s great being five minutes from a beach no matter where you are.

CM: Take us through an ideal Saturday on the Shore!

LS: An ideal Saturday on the Shore for me would start by going to the gym, then breakfast at Jam in Takapuna with a friend, and if it's a nice day a walk along the beach ending with a drink at Macs in the early afternoon to set the evening off to a good start!

CM: Have you been to the McKenzies Project yet? What do you think?

LS: I think it's a cool new area. Once it’s complete, it will be great. I’m so glad Mexico has gone in there. I think when summer comes around it will be a popular spot for a few drinks on a hot afternoon.

CM: Summer is around the corner, what are you most looking forward to?

LS: I can’t wait to hit the beach again. Since last summer was average, good weather is well over due.

CM: Last question, what’s your favourite mobile app at the moment?

LS: Probably Instagram.

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Health & Fitness: with Les Mills Takapuna

By Patrick Harris, Service Director at Les Mills Takapuna patrick.harris@lesmills.co.nz

Now that I have your attention…

Ask any women what area they would most like to change, improve and tone (read strengthen) and the lower body, in particular “the booty,” would be top of the list. The Gluteus Maximus is a grand piece of work, as far as rating this muscle along with the Gluteus Medius on a scale these bad boys should be top of the list.

Nothing looks as good as a full, firm and well rounded sets of glutes.

Additionally from an athletic performance point they are absolutely crucial and are directly related in optimal strength, power and speed output.

Interestingly, if you take a good look at the glutes on an anatomy chart the actual amount of muscle tissue (or potential for that matter) also places it “firmly” on the top compared to all other muscles of the human body.

If you want optimal performance as an athlete or wish to prevent back and knee injuries, hell… you can add just looking great in your jeans or bikini, then building a “Better Butt” should be top of your hit list.

The following is a routine that will target your posterior chain – Lower back, Glutes and Hamstrings.

In consideration that many of you may not be members of a gym the only tools you will need are an exercise band, tube or tone loop and a Kettlebell.

The challenge you will have at home is that the glutes will eventually need to be loaded (adding weight resistance) to gain the best results. I have provided exercise examples via the YouTube links: Hip Thrust – 3 x 20 reps or 3 x 10 if single leg www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCm-70-9_XE Sumo and Monster Band Walk – Step for 20seconds in each direction , left, right, forward, back - repeating 3 times each. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiD4eOaivqY Sliding Reverse Lunge with reach – 3 x 12-15 each www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjrkegpbCjM Single Leg Romanian Deadlift – 3 x 12-15 each www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjOgvC6OEEw Kettlebell Swing – for time, Swing for 30 seconds / rest for 60 seconds, repeat 6 times (women 12kg, Men 16kg) www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_XjJjLc7NE&feature=fvwrel

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If you want optimal performance as an athlete or wish to prevent back and knee injuries, hell… you can add just looking great in your jeans or bikini then building a “Better Butt” should be top of your hit list.

"Glutes truly are the power house of the body and should be strengthened and developed to their maximum potential. Many world renowned trainers have recognised the phenomenon of weak, atrophied, and poorly-activating glutes during movement. There is something that is referred to as gluteal amnesia,” says back expert Stu McGill.

The glutes might learn to reactivate just by squatting, lunging, and sprinting but if the glutes aren’t being used and the hamstrings are the dominant hip extensors, (straightening of the body as you stand up) then you may simply continue to get stronger by relying on the hamstrings for hip extension without using much glutes. People can and do get extremely strong without really using their glutes much. This is not ideal and sets the body up for injury, for example anterior hip pain, knee pain, or back pain, says Bret Contreras.

Additionally, if you are forever wearing high heels this will ultimately contribute massively to gluteal amnesia, you are basically wasting your Glute muscles away. You will have no shelf for your jeans or skirt to sit – that is not good.

I see a lot of poor exercise form in the gym and peoples belief is that the glutes are being worked but honestly even advanced exercisers are doing a poor job of really using their glutes to their full potential.

I encourage you to check out the instruction videos I have provided to help you build a Better Butt today! Don’t just sit on it!

Want to learn more go to www.bretcontreras.com aka “The Glute Guy” www.thegluteguy.com. Bret is completing his PhD locally at AUT. Bret knows about the glutes and can espouse all the benefits and present all the findings (scientifically). He also has the results to prove it.

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Channel Profile: Our Gold Medallist, Jo Aleh

Setting Sail Jo Aleh, Olympic Gold Medallist

Watching the America’s Cup as a young girl in 1995 had a profound effect on one of our 2012 Olympic Gold medallists. Sailor Jo Aleh first discovered the world of sailing as she watched Black Magic challenge Stars and Stripes, cheered on by a nation of red sock wearing supporters. Years later Team Jolly, comprising Jo, her team mate Olivia 'Polly' Powrie and their 470 boat 'Muppet' have achieved their goal of bringing home a gold medal.

Channel’s Catherine Murray met up with Jo in Takapuna on a glorious spring day to talk about her life in and out of the boat.

The gold medal signifies 26 year old Jo’s commitment to the sport of sailing.

Growing up in picturesque Muriwai Beach, Jo's childhood was filled with days playing on the beach and in the forest. "I've always loved boats," says Jo. "I look back at childhood drawings and it's all water and boats! A year or so after the America's Cup I told my Dad I wanted to go sailing. I'd started getting books on sailing, so by the time I started I had read every single book there was. Russell Coutts, Grant Dalton, Sir Peter Blake - I just read everything and got more and more obsessed."

At the age of eleven Jo took a learn-to-sail course at the Ponsonby Cruising Club, moving on a year later to the Kohimarama Yacht Club where she first met Polly. When it was time to attend college, Jo looked to the North Shore and chose Westlake Girls High School. Jo recalls she had great times there and found the school's support of her sailing immensely encouraging. "I did the normal sports like netball and soccer. I played soccer for two years and eventually got into the first eleven and really loved that. But really there wasn't a lot of time left for anything else, with sailing taking up most of my time."

At sixteen Jo received a Rotary Scholarship to Canada. This trip signalled the start of Jo's international travel and a string of successful times on the water including the Youth Worlds, the World Champs and the World Europeans. In her second year out of school, Jo started Olympic campaigning for the 2008

Jo Aleh (left) with coach Nathan Handley and Olivia Powrie.

For me it’s about looking towards Rio de Janeiro in 2016.

I am still enjoying sailing and there are still more challenges.

Beijing Olympics, where she sailed a Laser Radial into 7th place. For the 2012 Olympics Team Jolly had a clear goal from the start, and it wasn’t necessarily to win a medal. "The goal was to come out of the Olympic Games having sailed a good regatta," says Jo. "I've been to an Olympics before to try and win a medal, and I now think that it was the wrong way to go about it. You do your best and you do as well as you can. It's much better to challenge yourself than to try and beat everyone else. With sailing there are so many variables that you just can't control.

In some sports you know if you are going to do well or not by your times, but with sailing all we can do is do as well as we can on the day, and what happens, happens. In London we thought that if we sailed well, then we'd have a good shot, and we did! That also provided a bit of relief - crossing the finish line and realising that after four years of hard work we'd done it."

There have, of course, been challenges along the campaign trail, a few of which have involved unfortunate accidents whilst bike riding. "One of our biggest challenges as a team was last year, just before we left for Europe to race in the

Jo Aleh (left) and Olivia Powrie.

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Shore Palma World Cup Event. Three days before we were to leave, Polly fell off her bike while cross training, broke her collarbone, and was out of sailing for six weeks. It was a really hard time." Jo still went to Europe with another sailor, Bianca Barbarich-Bacher, where they were successful in winning a World Cup event - quite a feat after only racing together for a total of eleven days.

For anyone who thinks that the road to gold is all plain sailing, the Team Jolly website (www.teamjollyracing.com) is certainly an eye opener. "I just try to say it how it is. I think sometimes that people don't realise it’s not all happy sailing. You do have times when you just want to throw in the towel!"

Jo says that being part of a team is so beneficial in many ways and a nice contrast to going it alone on and off the water. "I love the team thing. For five years I did international competitions by myself in the Laser Radial where there was no one to share anything. It is definitely easier with someone else, and it takes the pressure off a bit. Polly and I have skills in different areas, so we match up quite well. We're also both pretty obsessive about things and, most importantly, we still get on really well!"

One person that helps Team Jolly get through the good and the not so good times is Coach Nathan Handley. "He's absolutely awesome," states Jo. "We are fully a team of three. It's Polly and I on the water, but he's with us all the time - four years, every single regatta. We've been through a lot and Nathan's always there to pick up the pieces!"

As for the future, Jo says she can see no reason to change the path she’s on. “For me it’s about looking towards Rio de Janeiro in 2016. I am still enjoying sailing and there are still more challenges.

That’s what I like the most – setting a goal, learning and coming out the other end knowing. I’m just keen to keep on going.” Jo cites the Volvo Around the World Ocean Race as a possible event for her at some stage of her sporting career. “They are starting a new one-design competition with more women's teams. It looks like an amazing challenge – and I’d be pretty keen to do it!”

For now Jo is spending her time mountain and road biking, taking advantage of the waiver of restrictions placed over the past year or so. “Now I’m free to mostly do what I want. Biking is my cross training and my hobby, so I’ve got a few bike races lined up for the summer. Anything that lasts for over four hours is good - I just love it.”

Back to the water, Jo is following the developments of the National Ocean Water Sports Centre in Takapuna closely. While there have been great

Jo Aleh (right) and Olivia Pow

rie.

results on the world scene with the current amenities, Jo believes that greater achievements are possible with more specialised facilities. "Everyone needs to get behind it. Having something like the Centre brings a lot to the community.

We would be more in the public eye - at the moment no one knows what we do!

The Millennium Institute is half the picture and the Centre would be the other half. Sailing is such a big part of the North Shore and we need to keep hold of it. After all, we have the best water here! I look out on gorgeous days like today and it's just so nice and simple - wind, water and boats."

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Retail Therapy at Takapuna Beach

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Since 1994, this Byron Avenue company has been bringing music to the ears of sound aficionados across Auckland.

“We sell systems that are designed for people who want exceptional quality and innovative products,” explained owner John Vivian.

With a bias towards the market-leading UK brands; Naim has twice won the Queen’s Award for Export and is the undisputed king of the sound system in John’s expert eyes, and Rega another leading handmade manufacturer.

“Naim are world leaders and Rega is another exceptional brand. We are appealing to the person who really loves to listen to music and it’s an important part of their life.

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“When you listen to music with such high quality sound, it actually begins to broaden your taste in music, I’ve found. I used to have a relatively narrow taste in music but there is so much good quality music being produced out there. When it’s listened to on a top quality system, it actually changes the way you might have thought about that genre in the past.

This charismatic Hauraki Corner resident has always held a strong love of music and has been successful in turning what has long been a hobby, into a business. His industry experience spans 26 years. He has created a go-to place for the best sound systems in Auckland, and in Wellington through his sister down in the capital.

Turntables have hit a new-found popularity high and are in high demand, owing to the resurgence of vinyl. The Shore Hifi Company also services people’s existing turntables, as well as offering home installation on all systems purchased in the store.

Fellow audio experts Matthew Rogers and Anthony Muriel assist John and wife Patrice in the running of the sleek, stylish store.

Gone are the days of the CD. Streaming music is the way forward, with iPad’s able to control multi-room equipment and music being stored digitally, the possibilities seem endless. There’s never been a better time to lose yourself in great sounding music - make the best of it!

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Seasonal Treats & More this month at

Takapuna Beach Improving lives through trade at TRADE AID TAKAPUNA Featured in the Takapuna Trade Aid Window is a beautiful carved white room divider from India. Stocks are limited and they are also available in a natural wood finish.

Also in stock at Trade Aid is a large matching decorative screen – a fantastic piece to grace any home. Trade Aid is all about change. They're helping talented people around the world improve their lives through trade. Trade Aid, 55 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. Visit: www.tradeaid.co.nz.

Spring has arrived at FLORIENNE Spring has arrived at Florienne. Fabulous new vessels and vases, trendy European plant pots, jugs, jars, bottles arriving in store now. Let us fill them for you with seasonal beauties such Viburnum, Stock, Tulips, Ranunculus, Freesia and (arriving soon) Peonies! Choose a gift card from our large selection to complement and we finish your perfect gift with gift bag and trimmings. Simply brilliant gifts for any occasion. Visit our lovely store at 60A Hurstmere Road Takapuna or order on line at www.florienne.co.nz. We deliver Auckland wide.

Fragrances to indulge and delight your senses at RIVA Even our tealight selection is available in a vast array of seductive fragrances. From the heady notes of Pinot Noir to the classic White Rose, these fragrances will indulge and delight all your senses. Come and visit us at 60B Hurstmere Road, Takapuna.

Aphrodisiac to relaxing, Riva has it all! Open daily, 9am through 5pm Monday to Saturday, and from mid morning till 3pm on Sunday.

Relaxed and Stylish Casual Wear at MAGAZINE DESIGNER CLOTHING Whatever your lifestyle, Magazine Designer Clothing has a fabulous range of casual separates in sizes 10 to 26 that will provide you with a capsule wardrobe of easy fun pieces that can take you from a morning beach walk, through to a long lunch with the girls. Whether you are after something a little different, or prefer garments with a classic feel, you'll discover our casual ranges are full of smart separates that work together to provide you with relaxed, stylish looks in a range of contemporary colours and designs. We also offer gorgeous decorative touches including scarves, belts and beautiful jewellery to add extra interest to your outfit, or change your look in an instant. Call 488 0406, or come in and see the collections at 4 Byron Ave, Takapuna.

There is always something special at Magazine! Visit: www.magazineclothing.co.nz Love of the land and, sea and fresh air at WALLACE COTTON This season at Wallace Cotton we have been inspired by our love of the land, sea and fresh air here in the Pacific, and you will see evidence of this in the colours of our new season textiles. Think storm and ocean blues, landscape and tropical greens and driftwood neutral tones, as well as some juicy citrus colours. You will find lots of new bedlinen options to help inspire you when dressing your home for the warmer months ahead, as well as colourful kitchen linen and accessories. Visit our Takapuna store in Como Street to experience the Wallace Cotton difference.

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Inside, gorgeous photos of Annabel's home-cooked food are interspersed with inspiring images of her verdant vegetable garden and orchard, and the amazing natural landscapes of New Zealand's scenic South Island. As well as more than 150 delicious recipes, Simple Pleasures features menu suggestions drawn from the accompanying TV series, plus Annabel's musings on living well in today's fast-paced world. Purchase Simple Pleasures from Paper Plus and get this apron free! While stocks last.

Summer means garden lighting at BARDSLEYS LIGHTING AND DESIGN With some wonderful summer weather hopefully just around the corner, now is the time to work on your garden lighting. From re-lamping and repairing existing lighting to completely new energy efficient LED lighting systems. Your local lighting experts, Bardsleys Lighting & Design are the best people to call. Enjoy their friendly, knowledgeable expertise. Stop in and talk to Mark, the lighting "Master" as seen on the Block, or any of their expert staff. They pride themselves on taking the time to provide tailored lighting solutions to suit every requirement and budget. Bardsleys Lighting & Design. 3 Auburn St. Takapuna Beach. www.bardsleyslighting.co.nz

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Book Reviews for Booklovers from The Booklover

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When Natalia Schamroth and Carl Koppenhagen opened The Engine Room, on Northcote Point, over seven years ago, foodies made a beeline. The pair, who’d worked together in two other popular Auckland eateries, were renowned for innovative food, packed with flavour.

The buzz around The Engine Room has never died, and it’s easy to see why every year it wins awards in the coveted Metro restaurant of the year awards (for seven consecutive years it’s been judged Metro’s best neighbourhood bistro): the food is fabulous, the wine list superb, the service snazzy and the entire experience exemplary. With 100 of The Engine Room’s best dishes, plus recipes for meals that Carl cooks for staff dinners, this superb book, which features stunning photography by Kieran Scott and a unique ‘day in the life of a restaurant’ section, will delight and inspire you.

When Barry Fairbrother dies in his early forties, the town of Pagford is left in shock. Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey, but what lies behind the pretty facade is a town at war. Rich are at war with poor, teenagers with their parents, wives with their husbands, teachers with their pupils... Pagford is not what it first seems. And the empty seat left by Barry on the parish council soon becomes the catalyst for the biggest war the town has yet seen. Who will triumph in an election fraught with passion, duplicity and unexpected revelations? A big novel about a small town, The Casual Vacancy is the work of a storyteller like no other.

Bowerbird - Sibella Court $65 Sibella Court’s wanderlust has made her one of the world’s most sought-after stylists and creative directors. Much like her avian counterpart, the Australian bowerbird, Sibella is famous for creating interiors that entice and inspire from found objects, beloved mementos and upcycled furniture. In Bowerbird, she shares her approach to achieving unique style, a firm believer that our own collections, imparting the memories they do, are a vital part of any home.

She showcases her love of collecting and her own collections: from shells to vintage hardware and to portraits of moustached men, this book of practical inspiration shows you how your belongings can be a centrepiece or subtle elements that reflect your space, your apartment, your house and your passions.

Waging Heavy Peace - Neil Young $48 An iconic figure in the history of rock and pop culture (inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame), Neil Young has written his eagerly awaited memoir. He offers a kaleidoscopic view of his personal life and musical career, spanning his time in bands Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills & Nash, and his role as the patron saint of the grunge scene; and moving from the snows of Ontario to the LSD-laden boulevards of 1960s Los Angeles to the contemplative paradise of Hawaii today. Young, an outspoken advocate of environmental issues and the welfare of small farmers, is widely regarded as one of the most influential songwriters and musicians of his generation. Candid, witty and revealing, Waging Heavy Peace will take its place beside the recent classic memoirs of Bob Dylan and Keith Richards.

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All Black legend Buck Shelford was the epitome of brute strength, determination and athletic prowess. It was a shock to New Zealand sports fans when he was diagnosed with lymphatic cancer in 2005, which he subsequently overcame with treatment.

More recently, after a battle with his weight, he successfully shed over 25 kilos.

Accessible and user-friendly, Buck Up draws on Buck’s personal experience with health issues, but goes far beyond: with highly regarded sports scientist Dr Grant Schofield, Buck offers a wide array of information and realistic tips to improve the quality of life for Kiwi males.

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Takapuna Beach Welcomes: Outdoor Affinity to Lake Road

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Adelle Wintle and Simon Shazell.

It's all about you...

Outdoor Affinity, Takapuna's new outdoor store on Lake Road Takapuna has welcomed some fantastic new outlets over the past few months, including The Commons, Mexico and Huffer at the fabulous McKenzies Precinct. Another great new store is Outdoor Affinity, which opened in early September on Lake Road, near the corner of The Strand, beside Peak Pilates.

Outdoor Affinity is a brand new store launched by husband and wife team of Adelle Wintle and Simon Shazell. Prior to launching Outdoor Affinity they operated a similar store called Global Outdoors in Onehunga. A move from the city to live North of the Harbour Bridge led to their decision to open the fabulous new Takapuna store. Simon, a sound engineer by profession, will be working full time in the store while Adelle will fill in as needed but is already juggling life as a mother and TV camera operator. Adelle and Simon have two children, aged three and five months. Assisting them in store will be an additional two valuable staff from their previous store.

Outdoor Affinity stocks what Simon Shazell refers to as "superlative clothing, footwear, thermalwear, eyewear, packs and sleeping bags".

"Our core theme is 'Fashion with Function' covering rain, travel, hike, explore and snow, with great brands such as Marmot, Bolle, Black Wolf, Ahnu Footwear, Thermadry Thermals, Vigilante and more," added Simon. "We are heavily focused on service. Our customers needs and wants are everything.

What they want, we get."

A noticeable aspect of the new store is the quality fit out, with the striking Outdoor Affinity logo and branding developed by Simon himself being a standout feature. He has a creative background having been a musician, a drummer, before moving into sound engineering. He recorded several albums with bands while living in the UK which is why his interest in music remains strong and why you will also hear great songs (he hand selects) in store at Outdoor Affinity.

Simon explains that their aim for Outdoor Affinity is that it is an outdoor shop for everyone. Not just for climbers and hikers. "Adelle and I love the outdoors so this store is something we are passionate about. We've enjoyed walking the Tongariro Crossing a few times and ski often amongst other outdoor pursuits, so we like to think we are well aware of the requirements of recreational outdoor types, trampers, skiers etc. Technically our products are excellent, they also look

Simon explains that their aim for Outdoor Affinity is that it is an outdoor shop for everyone. Not just for climbers and hikers. fabulous and are just as suitable for wearing while walking the dog along the beach."

The Outdoor Affinity website intro probably says it all... "It's all about you – Look great, while confident that what you're wearing is technically outstanding.

Whether it's made from Nature's best or Mankind's finest, we're dedicated to offering you informed choices when it comes to stylish, comfortable clothing, packs and footwear."

Outdoor Affinity, located beside Peak Pilates, corner Lake Road and The Strand, Takapuna Beach. Phone 488 772. Visit: www.outdooraffinity.co.nz

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Travel: with The Nauti Adventure Company, Takapuna

Oh Canada!

As much as you may not want to know… Christmas is 80 days away, and getting closer by the day! The upside is longer and warmer days, barbecues, picnics and time outside!

Given it is Christmas soon and we cannot all go to Lapland to see Santa, we have prepared an extra ‘special’ for you – Canada.

We may be talking about moose instead of reindeers but the experience will be close!

This package is based in the Canadian Rockies at the Fairmont Banff Springs (one of the premier destinations in Canada, if not the whole of North America). The list of extras included in this package is longer than most people's Christmas list. This is a truly delightful place, regardless of the season. Ice-skating and curling are only the start of the amazing amount of things to do, with the train ride from Vancouver to Banff being a real highlight.

For those who are looking at a pre-Christmas break across the Tasman, we have a real dream for you - four nights at the Palmer Coolum Resort (formerly the Hyatt Regency Coolum) staying in a King Junior Suite. This includes breakfast and 18 holes of golf each day, a golf cart, professional golf lessons and golf clinics for those who need them. This could be the ultimate “pick me up” before the silly season!

For more information about these or any other Nauti promotions, please see the team at The Nauti Adventure Company or our website for more details.

Your next Nauti Adventure is only a phone call away…

The Nauti Adventure Company, Ground Floor, Crown Centre,67-73 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. Open: 8.30am-5pm Weekdays.Contact them on: (09) 488-7735 Email info@nautitravel.com - www.nautitravel.com

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At Nauti we can organise: » Flight Bookings » Travel Insurance

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» Corporate Travel

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» River or Canal Boats

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YOUR EXPERTS IN TRAVEL VIA LAND, SEA OR AIR Fairmont BanFF SpringS ChriStmaS ExpEriEnCE Christmas in the Rockies is something to experience at least once in your lifetime. A magical Christmas holiday for all ages.

The stunning winter scenery that the Canadian Rockies have to offer is sure to make this Christmas a memorable one. When you arrive, you’ll be greeted with your very own Christmas Tree – a perfect start to the holiday.

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: • Wilderness walk and Heritage tour.

• Children’s entertainment including Santa’s Workshop, Letter-writing to Santa, Cookie decorating, Traditional Christmas sing-a-long, Bedtime stories, Ice skating, Snowshoe shuffle, Curling.

3 nights from $1485 twin share Departures: 23rd December 2012 Valid for Travel: 23rd December 2012

inCludES: 3 nights’ accommodation at the Fairmont Banff Springs (Deluxe room) Wilderness walk, heritage tour Christmas Day Brunch Family Christmas Buffet Dinner and children’s entertainment In-room Christmas tree Numerous Christmas activities including Santa’s Workshop, letter-writing to Santa, cookie decorating, traditional Christmas sing-a-long, bedtime stories, ice skating, curling, snowshoe shuffle and bowling.

Terms and Conditions: All prices are quoted in NZD, per person, twin share and are correct as at 12/09/2012. Offers are subject to availability & can change without notification due to fluctuations in charges and currency. Valid for sale until 01 Dec 12. Valid for travel on 23 Dec 12 only (extra nights available). Credit Card surcharges apply. For full terms and conditions please view www.adventureworld.co.nz.

a SliCE oF SwiSS This “Slice of Swiss” Itinerary, accommodates a tantalizing taste of charming lakes, lush valley’s, magical mountains, quaint villages and cosmopolitan cities, steeped in medieval ancient history.

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: • 15 day tour Swiss tour including visits to Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken, Zermatt, Geneva and Chamonix • The Lindt Chocolate Factory in Zurich • Day trip to Mt. Pilatus from Lucerne • Return VIP Gondola experience from Zermatt to Trockener Steg

14 nights from $7872 per person Departures: From 1st October Valid for Travel: From 1st October till 20th November 2012

inCludES: Return economy airfares flying Singapore Airlines 15 Day Swiss First-Class rail pass A relaxing day cruise on Lake Brienz to the historic Grand Hotel Geissbach 3 course lunch at either the terrace or restaurant of the Geissbach Grand Hotel Return Private Transfers from Geneva to Chamonix Free entry to Matterhorn Glacier Palace

Terms and Conditions: Subject to availability and change prior to deposit being made and booking being confirmed. Prices are in based on per person twin share accommodation. Prices are stated, are in New Zealand Dollars based on payment by cash, cheque, direct credit, eftpos or credit card. Cancellation and Amendment fees apply. Subject to currency fluctuations. Prices are correct at time of printing. Excludes travel insurance and some meals. For more information please see your dedicated Nauti Travel Agent.

Coolum golFing indulgEnCE Indulge yourself in the surroundings of Palmer Coolum Resort. The home of the Australian PGA Championship. From the relaxation of the resorts spa, to the 9 pools around the resort to being adjacent to one of Australia’s premier golf courses, you really will be spoilt for choice.

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: • 18 holes of golf each day at plus a shared cart • 1 hour lesson with a PGA professional for two • Weekday Golf Clinics

upgrade to a dEluxE junior SuitE For an Extra $45 a night

inCludES: Four night’s accommodation in a King Junior Suite (or twin) Continental Breakfast daily Complimentary bottle of wine on arrival

night 4 nights from $680 per twin share

Valid for Travel: From 1st October till 11th December 2012

Terms and Conditions: Package is based upon accommodation at the Palmer Coolum Resort only. Airfares, transfers and travel insurance are additional. Prices featured are correct at time of printing. Package is subject to availability and change prior to booking being made and a non-refundable deposit of NZD $200.00 being received. Prices are based upon per King Junior Suite, twin share as indicated, unless otherwise stated, in New Zealand Dollars based on payment by cash, cheque, direct credit, eftpos or credit card. Cancellation fees apply. For full terms and conditions please see your dedicated Nauti travel agent.

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Exploring the Shore with Kellie Larson

Taking the time to understand the principles at Pilates Unlimited

A beginner's guide to pilates Pilates is one of those interesting activities that intertwine themselves in many different disciplines – but not many people actually know what it is.

I had experienced elements of pilates in stretching routines for running in high school, but this month I wanted to take the time to understand pilates and how it might change my fitness routine.

To get thrown into the mix, I headed to Pilates Unlimited on Takapuna’s Northcroft Street. It was important for me to go to Pilates Unlimited because of their commitment to authenticas teaching techniques from Joseph Pilates.

Arriving at the studio on a Saturday morning, I was greeted by director Carole Fraser. My session began by sitting down to discuss and learn about what I was about to experience. To begin, Carole explained that Pilates Unlimited has been operating for over twelve years and is the only Romana Pilates Certification Training Centre in New Zealand. All of the instructors at the studio have trained in this method and Carole and Joe actually trained with Romana

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

• Strengthen your abdominals • Increase flexibility • Improve posture • Create longer, leaner muscles • Feel great, look good Come and experience Authentic Pilates with Certified Instructors.

18 Northcroft Street, Takapuna Beach – Phone 486 1018

www.pilatesunlimited.co.nz

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Kryzanowska ,protégé of Joseph and Clara Pilates, Romana learned the “ art of contrology “ that we now refer to as just pilates under their direct supervision.

Next, I had a tour of the studio. With GRATZ equipment (original equipment designed by Donald Gratz and Joe Pilates) around every corner, it seemed more like a torture room rather than a workout space! Luckily, I was quickly passed on to my instructor Joe to get started on this crazy equipment without having too much time to think about it and psych myself out.

One of my favourite parts of the session was actually my initial consultation with Joe. He had me stand in front of him so that he could not only read my posture but correct it as well by finding my areas of weakness and helping me “centre my powerhouse”. I had (ok - still have but am working on!) a large amount of tension in my neck and shoulders.

After assessing my needs, we got started on the reformer machine. The reformer is the typical machine you think of when you imagine pilates, and it provides resistance to help generate smooth muscular contractions. Joe had me do a series of short exercises that worked on the key principles of centering, control, concentration, precision, breath and flow. Exercises included what seemed to be simple stretches, leg circles and twists, but each exercise had so much to remember that they became complex in themselves. Trying to remember the principles like holding my posture, maintaining an engaged core and keeping my shoulders down while staying in control of the exercises themselves proved more difficult (but rewarding) than I had first expected, and I learned to laugh every time Joe had to remind me to keep my shoulders down!

Walking away from my first hour-long class, I felt I had learned so much about my strength and overall health. I couldn’t wait to go home and tell my partner all that I had learned. Plus, my body actually felt better, and my shoulders were less tense.

Returning for two more sessions on the remaining Saturdays in the month, I got to try out exercises on the Cadillac, Electric Chair (yes, that is really what the machine is called) and the mat – each time working to control my movements in a different way and learning more about my own strength.

The whole experience at Pilates Unlimited was beyond what I had expected, and I have never felt more in tune with my body. During each session I felt myself correcting bad habits and building strength. For me, putting so much focus into control every movement was actually quite empowering. I cannot recommend authentic pilates any more highly for anyone who wants to work to improve their overall health.

Find out more about Pilates Unlimited at www.pilatesunlimted.co.nz - or stop by their studio at 18 Northcroft Street to take a tour and sign-up for your first session.

HANDS UP IF YOU WANT SOME SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN! » Creativity Centre 1 - 5 October 10.00am - 2.00pm st

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» Construction Centre 8th - 12th October 10.00am - 2.00pm

Free for kids aged 4 - 10. Maximum stay is for 1 hour for crafts, dress ups, story time and other activities.

Parents can leave children in a secure environment for 1 hour while they enjoy shopping or coffee.

Registration in the centre on the day in Centre Court.

» Matador Toys

1st - 7th October centre court demonstrations

Cnr Lake Rd & Como St, Takapuna Ph: 09 978 6300

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Shore City Takapuna: Specsavers

See in summer in style!

Statement frames are the stylish choice for many Shore people this year. And now style-conscious spectacle wearers don’t have to lose the look when they swap the glasses for the shades this summer.

Specsavers Shore City has now introduced prescription sunglasses to its famous ‘two pairs for one’ deal. With the latest frames by leading names such as Tommy Hilfiger, Country Road, and Alex Perry on board, there are styles to suit even the most fashion forward folk on the Shore.

The locally-owned Takapuna store is home to the largest range of frames in New Zealand under the recognised Specsavers international brand. Store owner/director Chris Stitson, a North Shore resident, is excited about the range

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“We have a really great range here in Shore City - over 1100 pairs of glasses!” he said. Adding: “The focus is on affordability and really stylish eyewear.”

The ‘statement’ styles are proving to be hugely popular with locals. Chris said: “The bold statement looks like the retro frames are incredibly popular for us here. Ranges by Gok Wan and Karen Millen, for example, are selling really well.”

Competitively-priced contact lenses are sold through Specsavers’ new online store - www.specsavers.co.nz/contact-lenses . The site not only offers its lowest ever prices on a huge range of reputable contact lens brands but offers customers lens fitting and after care as a complimentary aspect of the online service. This gives customers peace of mind in buying their lenses from a recognised international brand, but also a free fitting to ensure lenses are suited to their eyes, and an annual contact lenses check-up.

The bold statement looks like the retro frames are incredibly popular for us here. Ranges by Gok Wan and Karen Millen, for example, are selling really well.

Free eye tests are offered to all current AA members thanks to a partnership between the automotive organisation and Specsavers, providing many people with the incentive to get their eyes checked without having to part with any cash.

Chris said: “The association we have with the AA is a fantastic one to have. It removes barriers people may have regarding coming to get their eyes examined. Why wouldn’t you when you can come in for free?”

Make a date to see Chris and his seven-strong team at Specsavers in the Shore City mall this season and make sure you’re seeing in the summer in style.

Specsavers, Lower Level, Shore City Mall, Takapuna 09 486 0311 www.specsavers.co.nz/takapuna

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SPRING/SUMMER 12 COLLECTIONS NOW INSTORE

Cnr Lake Rd & Como St, Takapuna Ph: 09 978 6300

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Channel Feature: Moving into the Block

The Block has been a bit of a phenomenon over the last few months highlighting Takapuna’s Anzac Street, but imagine buying one of these houses – in particular the winning house renovated by Ben and Libby? Stewart and Lisa Hampton did just that, and they sat down with Channel Magazine to talk about the most famous house in New Zealand and their own new found fame.

Moving into

The Block

Channel Magazine: Looking around this amazing home, you can really see the quality work and effort that Ben and Libby put in. What in particular made you want to buy this house?

Stewart Hampton: We have been looking for a space both for our business and to live for the last 6-8 months, and everything in the Takapuna area was $1.71.8 million/Plus, what we were looking at didn't work as well as this place.

Lisa Hampton: There are details here that Ben and Libby thought of that the other homes – including other homes we looked at previously – didn’t have. We love the 4+ car parks, higher fence line and direct entrance from the parking to the house. The flow just works well for a home business in terms of foot traffic.

CM: Since you will be using this space as a home and an office, what will you change?

LH: We won’t have to change much! We will need to get a larger dining table to double as a board room table, and we will convert the second bedroom into an office as well so that the front two rooms are both offices.

CM: How would you describe the overall style of the house?

LH: The house, and why it appealed to us, has an industrial edge which takes it out of that mainstream look and into a more design-driven feel. Being designed by a brother and sister team, the house wasn’t just a standard family home but rather smart use of space.

CM: What is your favourite feature in the house?

LH: I love the wood covered wall. Watching the show, the realtors thought that it may be a negative for some, but we love it. For us, it was a real selling feature.

SH: I love the bathroom. The dark tiles are just like the ones we used in our bach up North.

CM: And, have you received a lot of attention for buying this now famous house?

SH: Family, friends and clients alike have loved seeing this all unfold. We received many text messages! On the Saturday after the auction we even got pats on the back while we were shopping at Countdown in Takapuna. It’s funny because we only bought a house, but it is exciting.

CM: Has your business received a lot of attention?

SH: Our business, Accounting 4 Rentals Ltd., provides tax and financial advice for property investors particularly for rental property owners. The link between housing and buying a famous house has been nice, and I think we have had three new referrals in the last week or so.

CM: Why have your home and your office in the same space?

LH: We moved to the North Shore ten years ago from Christchurch, and it was the best decision we made. When we started, there were no other specialists like us on the Shore, and because this area of investment is so niche, we always want to make sure that we provide the information our customers need in a way that isn’t scary or difficult. We find that by meeting in our home, we can meet with clients in a more relaxed, consultative manner. Plus, many of our clients invest in rental property as a second source of income, so being able to allow them to come to our home/office after 5:30 in the evening is key.

CM: If this house hadn’t been on The Block, would you have still wanted to buy it?

SH: Definitely. We may have even got a better price! But, for us, the most important factor was the commercial and residential zoning of the property.

CM: Have any good gossip from meeting Ben and Libby at the auction?

LH: Our time meeting them was quite brief, and they were shell shocked. But, you can tell if people are good people from the way they introduce themselves, and when I gave Libby a hug I could tell she was a warm person. It would be nice to catch up with them another time!

CM: Were you quite anxious at the auction?

SH: We were surprisingly relaxed. We have been to a lot of auctions before, and our main focus was how we could get the house. In reality, the cameras weren’t in your face, and our agent Joanna Glancy from Bayleys was incredibly supportive and fun to work with.

CM: Did you like seeing the North Shore featured on The Block? Do you think it gave us some more prominence in the social scene?

SH: For many of our friends, coming to the Shore is like a journey to a strange land when it is actually quite close. With The Block and The McKenzies Project, the Shore is being a cool place again, and the regeneration is great to see.

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Rentals

Spotlight on: Haven Building Concepts

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The builders behind Ben & Libby’s

renovation success An average of 491,600 Kiwis tuned in to TV3’s The Block NZ to watch four couples renovate four stereotypical 1960’s state homes on Takapuna’s, Anzac Street. Haven Building Concepts, the resident builders for house 3’s sibling duo Ben & Libby Crawford, got a front row seat to the madness, that involved a new room renovation each week (sometimes more) and an entire house completed in a mere three months. With everything but time on their side, HBC’s crew of builders took to the challenge eagerly picking their competitive duo as winners from the start.

Ben & Libby’s exceptional design and creative skills combined with the quality craftsmanship, provided by HBC’s builders, resulted in house 3 selling for $957,000 at auction, $157,00 beyond the reserve. When Ben & Libby were asked what they couldn’t have done without on The Block NZ, they answered “Garrick, our builder extraordinaire, and the rest of the Haven Building Concepts team. Garrick rode every high and low with us, of which there were many! We were so lucky that he was a perfectionist, just like us, and this shows in the finishing throughout the house” (NZ Herald, 2012).

Established in 2005, Haven Building Concepts are Auckland’s Renovation and Design and Build Specialists, servicing the North Shore, Auckland City suburbs and parts of Waitakere City. Accredited as both qualified Licensed Building Practitioners and award winning Master Builders, you can rest assured that your project will be completed to the highest standards of quality craftsmanship.

But, like many, we’ve all heard the renovation horror stories making the idea of taking on a renovation project daunting. However, Ray Sale, Managing Director at HBC, believes a new project should be an exciting endeavor and want the process to be as smooth as possible for HBC’s clients. So, with this in mind, they’ve tackled apprehensions head on by providing their clients with access to a secure online project management system. All information associated to a specific project is accessible via their secure website, allowing clients to access their financial decisions, communication, ask questions and get answers, photos, warranties and relevant documents, daily site diaries, deliveries, weather on site and more.

Whether you’re at home, in the office or on holiday HBC puts all this information at your fingertips with a free to download app for iPhone, iPad and Android smart phones.

Haven Building Concepts offer complete building and renovation service no matter your dilemma; whether you're like Ben & Libby and wanting to renovate your property to get top dollar when it goes on the market, or desire the ideal home for your families needs, maybe you're starting from scratch and wanting a quality constructed custom built home. HBC will work cohesively with you to provide a quality-finished home to suit your specifications.

To book your FREE Renovation Consultation, call the friendly staff at Haven Building Concepts today, on (09) 912 8628. Already have plans? You can email your architectural plans to admin@havenbuildingconcepts.co.nz

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Flametree Art Garden & Gallery

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Flametree

Art Garden & Gallery

Worth a visit for New Zealand made outdoor artworks

If you are looking for outdoor pieces for your home then the Flametree Art Garden & Gallery at Coatesville is worth a visit.

Flametree specialises in New Zealand made outdoor artworks for courtyards, gardens, entrance ways, decks and walls.

A single artwork – placed with thought – can lift an outdoor space from everyday to extraordinary.

The team at Flametree provide the following tips for Channel Magazine readers on placing outdoor art to enhance your property:• Place work where you can see it from a bedroom, kitchen or living area, so you can enjoy it every day.

• Brighten a dark corner or boring wall with an illuminated artwork, or something made from light-reflecting materials.

• Formal gardens with clipped hedges, symmetrical planting and brick or shell paths suit fine-grained stone sculpture, a large ceramic work or translucent glass.

• The glossy green leaves of sub-tropical or native gardens look great against metals – the warm rusty red of oxidized metals or galvanized surfaces.

• Some metal work can be powder-coated in colours to suit your planting scheme.

• Look for work that will be safe and stable in any weather and made from long-lasting materials.

Shelley and the team at Flametree are happy to help site and install outdoor artworks.

Flametree Art Garden & Gallery: 16a O’Brien Road, Coatesville.

Phone 414 7433, email: shelley@flametreegallery.co.nz.

Visit: www.flametreegallery.co.nz or follow us on Facebook.

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The Arts & Entertainment: with Shane Cortese

New Zealand HAS got talent!

I thought I would write a few lines about talent in New Zealand.

I don’t know if you have been watching New Zealand’s latest family entertainment show “New Zealand’s Got Talent” (apparently 25% of the nation has been). The tese Cor ne Sha premiere episode had audience ratings of 934,000 making it the largest viewing for any reality programme in our history, surpassing NZ Idol at 885,000 and Dancing With The Stars at 787,000.

Auditioning is a nerve-wracking process at the best of times and to get up and do it in front of a live audience and hundreds of thousands of viewers at home rocks me! Imagination Television have done a wonderful job in producing it and it’s set to become family viewing and “watercooler talk” television.

I, unlike many of the armchair critics and non-de plume bloggers, have first hand experience of hosting and appearing in entertainment programmes and plying my trade in some of NZ’s biggest dramas.

They both hold a very special place in my heart for different reasons. I do get disappointed in the armchair critics asking, in their condescending tones, ‘Does NZ Have talent?’ Well I can tell you, yes it does, and the song choices, dancing and musicality of our very own each Sunday night answers that question comprehensively. It’s just that a massive amount of our talent goes off overseas to complete apprenticeships in order to secure longevity in the industry, rather than the often “15 minutes of fame” success of appearing on a gameshow.

Now to make one thing clear, these talent shows are not to be confused with simple reality programmes. These are what are affectionately known in the business as “Shiny Floor Shows”. Big budget productions with a musical heart which are the root cause of many a cracking dinner table debate over who is whose favourite!

I would have loved to have been a judge on NZ’s Got Talent. I love seeing new talent and people entering a great industry and helping them in their quests. However having watched the Australian version of “The Voice” I think that’s where experience can be utilized better.

The Judges on that programme are mentors. They spend a great deal of time with the contestants; choosing their material and imparting their wide industry knowledge with the aim of making them long-lasting professionals rather than a contest winner.

NZGT is a fantastic format, well produced, warm and watchable.

But I watch the joy shown on Jason’s face when someone who is obviously very, very good starts singing and can’t help thinking what prize would be better for the serious contender than an hour a day in a studio with Jason Kerrison sharing his knowledge and experience.

Eye Care with OPSM Takapuna

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with Dr Nicola Pope, Zest Chiropractic

Welcome to OPSM Hurstmere Rd All eyes are on the new optometry and eyewear store in central Takapuna that opened its doors over winter.

Situated on the middle of busy Hurstmere Rd, OPSM, a branch of the world’s largest eyewear and eyecare company, opened in July.

Formerly Budget Eyewear, the rebranding occurred to offer an unrivalled range of products and the very latest in lens technology for the wider community.

OPSM is part of the Luxottica Group - the largest eyewear company of its type in the world. Its best known brands include Ray Ban, Prada and Oakley.

They also stock licenced designer brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, Versace, and Ralph Lauren. Optical frames and sunglasses stock is updated every week to provide the very latest looks.

With rebranding, customers can be confident that they will receive excellent service and a superb product range with frames and lenses to suit the most discerning customers.

Digital Retinal Scans are included in the comprehensive eye health examination and customers are encouraged to bring in glasses anytime for adjustments or cleaning.

The team at OPSM Hurstmere Rd takes pride in caring for the community.

Optometrist Jane Kim joined the Hurstmere Rd store in mid-2011, having practiced in an independent optometrist for number of years in Hamilton.

Store Manager Sharon Yun has lived in North Shore more than 10 years, previously managing OPSM Browns Bay, and working as a dispensing optician for eight years.

Experienced staff Sue Tindall and Eyah Al-Atafi make up the customerfocused team.

Sharon, Jane, Sue and Eyah look forward to the opportunity of serving your family's complete vision care needs.

OPSM Takapuna - 62-78 Hurstmere Rd. Ph 488 4732. www.opsm.co.nz

all sunglasses including prescription sunglasses

62-78 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna – 488 7132

Over the coming months, Dr Nicola Pope (Dr Nic to friends and clients) will be sharing with Channel Magazine readers how chiropractic and a healthy lifestyle can help you from conception, through pregnancy and childbirth to babies, children and beyond.

Chiropractic making a difference

It was in London on her OE that Dr Nic was first introduced to chiropractic and the difference it can make to health and life. “I thought it was just going to be a receptionist’s job – instead it changed my life”.

“I’d had tonsillitis repeatedly since I was a kid, although it was never quite severe enough to have them removed.

I’d just started work as a receptionist in a chiropractic practice in London on the front desk and was feeling pretty Dr Nicola Pope. miserable with yet another bout. One of the chiropractors offered to check me out.

At the time, I found this rather odd. Like most people, I’d always associated chiropractors with back pain and headaches; how could it help with my tonsillitis? She was quite insistent and so I was checked and adjusted. After twenty minutes of suggested ‘rest’, I awoke feeling great... and I’ve never had tonsillitis since!”

Both her own experience and seeing the difference chiropractic made to the lives of the clients every day was all the inspiration required. On returning home, Nicola went on to four years of post graduate study at New Zealand College of Chiropractic. It was here, as she learnt the intricacies of how chiropractic can help the body to work at its best, that Nicola developed a real passion for working with pregnant women and children. “I just love seeing a woman as she goes through each stage of pregnancy, knowing that the adjustments assist her to be at her best and ready for birth-day”.

Nicola is one of only a small number of chiropractors to go even further and complete the DICCP; an internationally recognised Chiropractic Diplomate programme specialising in the health and wellness of pregnant women, newborns and children. Being ‘Webster Certified’, she is one of the most highly qualified and experienced paediatric chiropractors in the country.

In 2009, Dr Nic won Young Business Owner of the Year for her popular practice, Zest!, in Tauranga. “I think we won because we were a little different and zany but mostly because our clients felt loved and safe in our world; they knew we truly cared for them and their family. We often saw them at the happiest but most challenging times in their lives and were privileged to be able to support them through pregnancy and birth, to babies, children and beyond.”

Having served the mums and babies of the Bay of Plenty for over 10 years, Dr Nic has opened Zest! in Takapuna. “I’m loving being in Takapuna and am excited to be able to help the mums-to-be in our community have healthy, happy pregnancies and positively thriving children!”

Contact: Dr Nicola Pope, Zest Chiropractic, Phone 963 9447.

Visit: www.zestchiro.co.nz

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5 Favourites On The Shore

Reorganisational Healing: With Doctor's Chris and Lisa Lucks

Nadja Court is a top North Shore real estate agent.

She grew up on the Shore and has lived here for the past 17 years, and as a result enjoys selling some of the area’s best properties. She regards herself as an ‘outdoorsy’ girl, so unsurprisingly finds herself with plenty to do in close proximity of her Mairangi Bay home. This month, she shared with us her five favourite things about living and working on the Shore.

Nadja Court 5 Favourite Shore Things 1. The beaches I love always being able to smell the ocean and going for a walk on the beach everyday. I love that you can walk right up the coast whenever you feel like it.

2. My roots are here I have a big history here – I grew up here, then after living over the bridge for a while, I came back again – that was 17 years ago. I live in Mairangi Bay now, and I love that I have so many old friends and family here.

3. The growing restaurant scene I love that we’re finally getting some decent restaurants – my favourites are the Engine Room for lunch on a Friday, and the Latin Larder for breakfast. I’m also a big fan of the new bar [The Commons] in Takapuna.

4. The holiday atmosphere I like the relaxed atmosphere. I love that people still have time to stop and chat.

Even though it’s getting busier, there’s still a strong holiday atmosphere here that I really love.

Self-Healing

– with Well & Wild Chiropractic Instead of treating your pain, symptoms, or conditions, Well & Wild Chiropractic offers you selfhealing through self-discovery.

North Shore chiropractors, Dr.’s Chris and Lisa Lucks, practice within a new emerging healthcare model d Chris Lucks. an a Lis called Reorganisational Healing r's cto Do (ROH) which helps people discover who they are in their current health circumstance, situation, symptom, or life challenge.

Usually, when a doctor or therapist treats and cures a problem or a condition, the indication is that something has been done to the person. In contrast to this, healing suggests that something has been done by the person (or by their body).

Healing implies that a person has addressed or resolved some underlying cause or pattern that was behind the pain, illness or disease. According to Dr. Donald Epstein, the creator and developer of Network Spinal Analysis (NSA), Somato-Respiratory Integration (SRI), and Reorganisational Healing (ROH), “Instead of being meaningless, people’s problems become diseases of meaning... helping them become stronger, to live life more fully and with more understanding.”

Of course there are times when treating and curing a disease or an illness is necessary and appropriate, but many times it only removes the exterior symptoms of a deeper, underlying emotional or spiritual crisis in need of attention.

Self-healing begins with self-discovery and requires the will to change. NSA and SRI care promotes new, embodied strategies for self-awareness, spinal reorganisation, and personal transformation.

Well & Wild care is a system developed by Dr.’s Chris and Lisa Lucks, chiropractors who specialise in NSA, SRI, and Wellness Consulting for people who want to unlock their innate power to heal themselves and lead and share more fulfilled lives.

To make an appointment call 449-2074. For more information visit www. wellandwild.co.nz Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/chiropractornorthshore for weekly wellness tips, support, and inspiration.

5. The amount there is to do I enjoy how it’s really easy to get out and do stuff – you can go for a run, or go for a kayak. And I like that there’s a strong outdoorsy theme to most of the recreational stuff you can do. I think it’s great that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to do something really fun – you can play volleyball in Mairangi Bay, you can hang out at the beach, you can go swimming. There are so many different options.

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Stand Up Paddling: with Mark Jackson

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ACDC’s hit song "For Those About to Rock" is one of my all-time favourites. Within the lyrics there’s a line that, as a Stand Up Paddle dealer and shop owner, could be MY line – even My mission Statement. That line is "Stand Up and be counted, for what you are about to receive! We are the dealers, we’ll give you everything you need!” Stand Up Takapuna can do just that. We can give you everything you need. We are the largest Stand Up Paddle store in New Zealand, right here on Hurstmere Road. We do lessons, rentals, tours, corporate events and more. We have the largest selection of Stand Up Paddle boards and accessories under one roof. We also have surf boards, kite boards and kites, windsurfers, electric bikes, and more. So, not only can we "give you everything you need" we can also give you one of the best deals in town.

Improve your social skills Life certainly moves fast these days. People are always on the go electronically. I call it “E-go”!

Cell phones, facebooks, texts and game boys seem to have replaced conversations, real books, writing letters and doing sport.

The culture of coffee is continuous. It’s now the all day drink – not just the morning wake up.

Dancing is no longer the embrace of two people entwined in rhythm. Now it’s a “Rave” where you independently jiggle around a strobe struck dance floor, looking like a Rooster having an epileptic fit, juiced up on Red Bull and Vodka performing like a paranoid puppet.

Guys look like hedgehogs with sticky up hairdo’s. Gym bunnies in designer daggs do Body Pump Classes looking like willing prisoners working on the chain gang...

But hey – whatever makes your boat buoyant. I guess it’s all part of the daze of living in Auckwood!

Recently at Stand Up Takapuna we received a shipment of Quick Blade Paddles from the USA. That’s right! Not made in Chi Nah. The paddles arrived with the advertising poster featured on this page. The hand written message sort of explains what I am rambling about this month...

"You know that GROSSED-OUT feeling you get when you go to use a piece of

equipment at the gym, and it's covered with someone else's sweat? I don't."

Make sure you pop in to see our Quickblades during October.

StandUp Takapuna – 53 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. Phone 486-6229 or 022 0723 353 or visit us on Facebook: facebook.com/standuptakapuna.

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Northside with Mayor Len Brown

Mayor Len Brown.

For 2012 we are thrilled to have Mayor Len Brown as a regular contributor to the magazine.

Len loves the magazine and sees it as a great way to improve communication with North Shore people.

New era for Auckland public transport We are entering a new era for Auckland public transport, which will see our ferries once again valued as a central element of our transport network.

Passenger ferries breathed life in the North Shore suburbs in the 19th century, and in the 21st century are becoming an integral part of giving Aucklanders real choices about the methods of transport they use.

There have been some exciting developments for Auckland’s ferry network recently.

The work on Devonport Wharf will transform the facility for commuters, local residents and visitors alike.

Auckland Transport has just awarded the contract for the concept plan design for the refurbishment and redevelopment of Devonport Wharf. The concept plan will be available for public consultation in the new year. The work on Devonport Wharf will transform the facility for commuters, local residents and visitors alike.

Our integrated ticketing system will be rolled out to ferries by November 30, coming on line after rail services at the end of October, and ahead of bus services in the new year. Aucklanders will finally be able to use one ticket across our transport network.

Wharf upgrades have been completed at Birkenhead and Stanley Bay, and work has started on the new Hobsonville Wharf, where services will start in the new year.

And the Kaipatiki Local Board, Auckland Transport and my office worked closely together to bring forward a proposed ferry service to and from Beach Haven, also starting early next year.

Auckland owes a lot to its ferries over the years. By the mid-19th century, trips by canoe and small sailing boat had given way to regular services first by small paddle-steamers and later, the well-known sight of the two-deck, double-ended, screw-driven ferries.

With regular services, larger volumes of passengers, and vehicle ferries, the North Shore suburbs thrived. Commuting time was comparable to a tram journey of similar distance. Devonport had already been long established as a popular weekend outing destination, and increased ferry services cemented that reputation.

Auckland Libraries has some wonderful photos of our harbour ferries in its online heritage collection – they are worth a look.

When the Harbour Bridge opened in 1959, demand for ferries dropped and the fleet went into decline, a familiar Auckland story where our public transport is concerned.

In the past decade, ferries have been increasing in popularity, and now we are working hard to ensure their ongoing future in Auckland’s transport mix.

We are a harbour city, and what better way to start or finish a working day than a ride across one of our beautiful harbours.

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Auckland Council: Councillor Ann Hartley

Ann Hartley.

What makes a great city?

What makes a great city? Is it an integrated transportation system?

A vibrant and accessible commercial centre? Modern and reliable infrastructure? A clean environment and plenty of green space?

Of course, it’s all these things, but it also needs a cultural heart, and a sense of shared identity. It needs to inspire, educate and entertain; to foster creativity and healthy lifestyles; and to protect the heritage of its people.

These intangibles are essential to achieving quality of life for everyone.

And they form an integral part of our long-term vision to make Auckland the ‘world’s most liveable city’.

The blueprint for this ambitious goal is our 30-year Auckland Plan, which continues to guide our decision-making process as we shape our future.

In writing the plan, we consulted widely with other major cities, including Melbourne, which is now in the 25th year of its own regional plan.

Melbourne showed us that ‘the whole’ is important, and that an holistic approach is needed to create a great city; one that everyone can be proud of, and feel part of. That does not mean pursuing regional initiatives at the expense of local ones. Rather it means investing appropriately in both.

For Auckland, amalgamation has, I believe, had a positive impact in the areas of arts and culture, heritage, and sport and recreation. Regional and local initiatives are now more focussed and, therefore, more effective.

ATEED (Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development) and RFA (Regional Facilities Auckland) delivered their annual reports this month, plotting further milestones on our Auckland Plan journey, and highlighting the vitality and value in our cultural and recreational sectors.

These annual reports show us what we’re doing well, what we could be doing better, and where we need to invest.

They demonstrate what we already knew: that North Shore people are the biggest users of many of the region’s cultural and recreational assets.

Typically between 20 and 30% of visitors to the city’s main attractions are from north of the bridge.

Auckland is fortunate to have world class facilities and attractions such as the fantastic new art gallery and the Auckland Zoo – where the new Te Wao Nui project, designed by North Shore’s Logan Brewer, has been a great success this year, attracting more than 700,000 visitors.

It’s clear our museums, theatres, the revamped waterfront, and a growing network of upgraded cycling and walking tracks, and camping sites, are also greatly valued by North Shore people.

Alongside these regional assets, local facilities, such as the Lake House, the Depot and Northart, continue to thrive, and to receive the council support they need.

Ours is a city with incredible cultural diversity – which is a privilege for us all. But people will always want different things, and that creates challenges.

So let’s embrace what it is be one Auckland but not forget to celebrate and preserve what makes our communities different.

We all have a great deal to gain from building a successful Auckland City, but also in involving and engaging all of its people.

The Healthy Channel with John Appleton

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I have been writing articles on topics related to our health for a number of years and now in Channel I will be keeping you up to date with ways in which we might improve our health by becoming more aware of the many options that are available to us.

Gluten…

as I see it – by John Appleton When I first heard people talking about being ‘gluten free’ in the mid 80’s it registered with me as some sort of ‘fad’ that was popular at the time. It wasn’t until 15 years later that it became clear that gluten is something that we should all be aware of.

How many times do we hear of people going to the doctor complaining about bloating and ‘gas’ troubles, diarrhea or constipation, abdominal pain, gastric reflux or heartburn, dermatitis, eczema or runny nose and sinus problems, joint pains, headaches or migraines and a raft of autoimmune diseases. How many of these people imagine that their symptoms might relate to a problem with Gluten? Very few I’m sure.

Gluten (latin gluten – ‘glue’) is a protein found in grains (mainly wheat, rye, barley). It is the stuff that makes dough sticky. The component parts or proteins in gluten are gliadin and glutenin. Most of us have heard of Celiac disease which occurs when the proteins in gluten (glutenin and gliadin) trigger the immune system to over react with strong and unusual antibodies. Over time, such antibodies wear down the little hairs called villi which line the walls of the intestine (a process called villous atrophy).

These finger-like tiny hairs grab and absorb nutrients as foods pass through your lower digestive tract. As Celiac disease symptoms slowly destroy these villi, you become less and less able to process any nutrition from your food. This sets off a domino-effect of increasingly serious health problems. Celiac disease is not new; it was first recognised in the 2nd Century AD by the Greeks. The Greeks called it "koiliakos" (aptly meaning "suffering in the bowls") from which "celiac" is derived.

Doctors test patients for Celiac disease with blood tests looking for endomysial antibodies, anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies, and anti-gliadin antibodies Endomysial antibodies and anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies are highly reliable in diagnosing Celiac disease. An individual with abnormally elevated endomysial and anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies has a greater than 95% chance of having Celiac disease. Anti-gliadin antibodies are less reliable and have a high false positive rate. The only treatment for Celiac disease is to be totally gluten free.

The bad news about gluten is that one doesn’t have to be a ‘Celiac’ to have a problem with it. There are many of us who have an allergy to gluten or an intolerance, often without knowing it. An allergy to gluten causes a direct immune system response. An intolerance has more to do with an inability to digest gluten.

Another problem is that gluten causes up-regulation of a protein called zonulin produced in the small intestine. Zonulin dismantles proteins in the gut that seal the gut lining creating gaps through which other food proteins may enter the bloodstream and provoke immune responses.

I believe that we should look at gluten issues as a ‘spectrum’ disorder, with Celiacs being at one end and those who can tolerate gluten with no apparent symptoms at the other. Everyone else is somewhere in between.

For me the first intervention one can make if trying to resolve digestive and joint pain issues, headaches and autoimmune diseases is to completely remove gluten from the diet. When it comes to this there are no half measures.

Even tiny amounts of gluten can impact on sensitive people. Dr Peter Green MD Director of the Celiac Disease Centre Columbia University says – “A slice of bread contains 2.5 grams of gluten and most people with Celiac disease react to 100 milligrams which is much less than a single bite”.

Autoimmune diseases are on the rise in the western world. Colorado Gastroenterologist Dr Scot Lewey says: “Gluten is contributing to the rising epidemic of autoimmune diseases. Many resist these concepts finding them

either unbelievable, unacceptable or both. I believe that their rejection is neither rational nor helpful. It may be reasonable to reject them for cultural or financial reasons though I don’t believe they can legitimately be rejected based on scientific grounds or experience.”

I have come across many people who have removed gluten from their diet and I have never heard of anyone who hasn’t improved their health as a result.

It’s not an easy thing to do because whether we like to admit it or not, most of us are addicted to grains. When I became gluten free I discovered Quinoa (keenwa) which is an incredibly nutritious (high in protein) alternative that is very easy to prepare. I make it for breakfast every day and am happy to share my ‘recipe’ (please email me).

Dr Rodney Ford is the Gluten ‘guru’ in New Zealand www.drrodneyford.com His website is very informative and he’s written several books.

If you have symptoms that can’t be explained and you have tried everything else – try a gluten free lifestyle - it may just be the answer for you.

John Appleton – john@johnappleton.co.nz – www.johnappleton.co.nz Ph: 489-9362

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Excellence in Radiology: Ascot-Insight Radiology at The Millennium, Albany

It’s often an emotional occasion and should be given the high priority it deserves. It is after all, the most important decision you’ve probably made in quite some time.

Specialist Ultrasound Seeing your baby for the first time should be one of the most memorable experiences of your life.

It’s often an emotional occasion and should be given the high priority it deserves. It is after all, the most important decision you’ve probably made in quite some time.

It makes sense then, that aside from professional imaging and reporting, the experience itself should be fulfilling and enjoyable.

Insight Ultrasound in Takapuna offers patients a specialised ultrasound programme with highly experienced Radiologists and Sonographers who understand the importance of pregnancy ultrasound.

With the opening of a comprehensive Ascot-

Insight Radiology clinic at the Millenium Institute, the opportunity arose to focus exclusively on Ultrasound at the Shea Terrace clinic. The same high quality service can be expected using 4D ultrasound and FMF certified staff.

There is no charge for the express US scan and all urgent scans will be attended to without the need for a prior appointment. Any additional services including copies of 4D pictures, DVD, large colour pictures and clinical counselling will incur a part charge. One of the more popular options, the PUP (Pregnancy ultrasound package) is available at Shea Terrace and Ascot-Insight at Millenium and includes priority bookings, preferential Sonographer requests, all pregnancy scans, colour pictures, DVD

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and any additional counselling or discussion that may be required.

Both practices are interchangeable allowing patients to book in at either one for their scans.

Non-pregnancy ultra-sound is also available at Shea Terrace and the 4D (VCI-C plane) is particularly useful for pelvic ultrasound, giving precise images of the uterus, endometrium and the ovaries.

For more information about your pregnancy scan options contact: Insight Ultrasound 15-17 Shea Terrace, Takapuna. Ph: 489 9500 Ascot-Insight Radiology Millenium Institute, 17 Antares Place, Albany. Ph: 4786640

The Smile Doctor

Dr Gilbert Stehbens.

Quality Healthcare: with Medplus Lake Rd

Dr Gilbert Stehbens of Killarney Dental Dr Helen Shrimpton.

Do I need to floss?

Flossing helps to counteract bad breath, bleeding gums and receding gum lines and is a very important way of removing harmful bacteria and other debris that your toothbrush can’t reach.

Many dental professionals believe that flossing is the single most important weapon against plaque. In any event, daily flossing is an excellent and proven method for complementing your brushing routine and helping to prevent cavities, periodontal (gum) disease, and other dental problems later in life. It also increases blood circulation in your gums.

Floss at least once every day. Like brushing, flossing should take about two minutes and can easily be done while doing another activity, such as watching television.

Break off about 45 cm of floss and wind most of it around your middle finger.

Wind the rest of the floss similarly around the middle finger of your other hand. Move the floss between your teeth with your index fingers and thumbs. Manoeuvre the floss up and down several times wrapping it around the teeth. While doing this, make sure you go below the gum line, where bacteria tend to build up and your brush can’t reach. This is where the worst sulphur-producing bacteria hide.

Don’t snap the floss between your teeth as it will hurt and cause bleeding, instead gently “saw” the floss between your teeth if the contact is tight. Your gums may be tender or even bleed for the first few days after flossing – but flossing will usually solve this bleeding. Some people make the big mistake of stopping flossing when it bleeds… because the gum bleeds when it is infected so flossing is needed to help clean the gum.

Research suggests that regular flossing reduces the likelihood of heart disease, miscarriages and premature birth weights. By reducing plaque and bacteria levels through flossing and good brushing technique, you limit the possibilities of these germs entering your blood stream and therefore affecting other systems in your body.

Talk to your dental team for tips and hints on the best way to floss your mouth to ensure you are being effective. Remember that “if you ignore your teeth they will go away!”

Dr Gilbert Stehbens has a passion for general and cosmetic dentistry.

For and enquiries or a consultation he can be contacted on 09 488 9050, at Killarney Dental 62A Killarney Street, Takapuna.

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Helen is a Devonport mum-of-two who loves living on the Shore with her young boys and helicopter pilot husband. She is a popular member of the MedPlus team of GPs, serving the community from Devonport to Milford.

Tickets, passports… immunisations?

So, you have booked your exotic holiday, chosen your beachwear and poured over the guidebooks – paradise awaits. But have you considered the potential health hazards that you may face at your destination? If not, you need to.

There is nothing more disappointing and stressful than becoming unwell on holiday. Whilst not every tropical illness is preventable, many common conditions are, so it is worth doing some planning in advance.

Even if you are only flying as far away as a South Pacific Island I suggest you head first to the following websites and plug in your destinations to come up with the list of immunisations you should be considering and for advice about malaria prevention, food safety and altitude sickness: www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk and wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel Immunisation is a safe and cost-effective way to prevent illness. In general, it is best to have your immunisations planned a few months in advance to make sure that you have produced the best protective response. This is often more cost effective than needing to start a course of immunisations again because you forgot to have the second one last time. But if you are a little last minute, there is still benefit to be had in having a single immunisation to prime your body to fight against bugs, before being exposed to a disease. Not all immunisations are by injection either – one of the more popular travel vaccinations is a drink, which helps to protect against travellers’ diarrhoea. Tummy bugs are one of the most common causes of a ruined holiday!

Malaria is another challenge which is best prevented with careful planning using up-to-date anti-malarial prophylaxis for the region you are visiting. Wearing long trousers and sleeves to cover up in the evening, using DEET spray and mosquito nets are also advised.

Having travelled with the Royal Navy to some remote places over 20 years, and having studied travel medicine at the Centre for Defence Medicine, I recognise that having someone to help you plan to stay well is as important as planning your flight and hotel. At Medplus we provide travel medicine advice and offer a wide range of immunisations that many GPs do not stock. Make a double appointment to come and sit down with us to discuss your travel itinerary and plan your preventative health measures. We can also give you guidance about what medications it would be worth carrying in your first aid kit.

To enrol with Helen or make an appointment call 489 2011 or visit www.medplus.co.nz

327 Lake Road, Hauraki Corner • Open 7 Days • Phone 489 2011 Medplus Pharmacy 488-6664 • Medplus Physio 489 1020

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Feature: Social Cycling On The Sore

n yer’ 'Flat Whites' pictured at their weekly Friday 9.15am starting point on the corner of Victoria Road and Abbotsford Terrace in Devonport.

Get started… › Buy a suitably-sized bike. › Buy a well-fitting helmet. › Get biking! It’s that simple.

Readers interested in joining either of the featured groups, can find Paul and the guys at Latin Larder in Takapuna on Fridays around 7.15am for a chat to find out more, or cycle up to the corner of Abbotsford Terrace and Victoria Road, Devonport, to meet the Flat Whites on Fridays at 9.15am.

Bike Friendly North Shore promotes and celebrates bicycle culture on the North Shore: bikefriendlynorthshore.wordpress.com Other useful websites include: cyclingauckland.co.nz ridestrong.org.nz acta.org.nz Happy biking on the Shore!

Lycra is making a comeback on the Shore as residents take to their bikes in droves. Social cycling has become big news in the region over the past couple of years, with groups enjoying exercise and the outdoors in this beautiful region of ours.

Heather Vermeer finds out why…

In the time since Channel Magazine’s inception two years ago, many new groups of weekly riders have formed across the North Shore.

One of these takes its name from a humorous nod to the long-established Devonport Xpressos – a group of committed cyclists who have been regularly riding around the area in their branded cycling gear at, or before dawn, since 2004.

The ‘Flat Whites’ are no less committed to their weekly cycling exploits, be they slightly later out of the starting gates and have a cafe in their sights, rather than a new personal best time. For them, it’s all about having fun, enjoying the scenery and getting muscles moving.

Original ‘Flat White’ Verity Sutcliffe, a Devonport mum-of-two, explained: “It began when my friend Rixt Brownlow and I starting cycling around Devonport when our children were at kindy. We really just enjoyed the social side of it, with the inevitable ‘flat white’ at a convenient cafe.

“Word got around and low and behold we now have around 14 regular members and are venturing off to various places on the Shore and much farther afield.”

Regular rides are usually centred on the Shore, with the ‘Green Route’ – from Ngataringa Skate Park

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bike! in Devonport to Takapuna being a firm favourite.

It’s a sense of fun that makes these weekly rides a hit, with the group gaining extra calorific burn from having a good giggle as they ride. One member has worn a child’s dress-up builder’s hat, borrowed from kindy, when she forgot her own cycling helmet and there have been various ‘wardrobe malfunctions’ committed owing to the school-run rush. Back-to-front cycling shorts and inside out tops add to the weekly laughs.

Julie Moncur has been cycling with the Flat Whites for a year after a physiotherapist recommended cycling as a suitable form of exercise for her problematic knees.

“It's a good excuse to catch up with friends, do some fitness training and grab a coffee at the end of the week. Cycling on the North Shore, and beyond, is more enjoyable than cycling in the gym!”

MSC Consulting Group cyc lers Tom Donald and Paul Culley with Graham Lietz, after an early Wednesday morning ride on the Shore in September.

It's a good excuse to catch up with friends, do some fitness training and grab a coffee at the end of the week. Cycling on the North Shore, and beyond, is more enjoyable than cycling in the gym!

Latin Larder Cafe, Takapuna Beach, is a popular spot for cyclists after their ride.

Founder member Rixt Brownlow of Devonport summed up the popularity of this social activity, claiming: “Biking is the new golf!” Mum-of-two Rixt, who rides with pride on her smart Kona Hei Hei mountain bike, loves the freedom that mountain biking offers.

“We keep off the roads so we don’t have the cars to contend with, or the pressure of traffic. It’s easy on the joints - when you get to over 40 - a great alternative to running!”

Since establishing the group, Rixt has completed The Dual MotutapuRangitoto Traverse with fellow Flat White Holly Moss, and has designs on rides in Taupo, Rotorua and Waiheke Island this summer.

For Ali de Hora, the weekly rides have provided a way of fitting into the Devonport community, she said: “I was new to the Devonport area a year ago

and it has been absolutely lovely to join the Flat Whites and get to know lots of wonderful mums who also enjoy outdoors, biking, socialising and cafes!

I'm more of a runner but the Flat Whites have given me lots of confidence to get back on my bike and explore the beautiful North Shore.”

New convert to the weekly Friday morning rides, Elaine Sawyer said: “Despite being a little older than I like to think, zipping along and climbing Devonport's endless, but relatively short hills, I still feel that exhilaration and thrill from childhood. It’s great to feel the wind in your hair, albeit through a helmet!”

In Takapuna, colleagues deciding to train for the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge 18 months ago prompted one of several regular cycling groups to form in Takapuna.

MSC Consulting Group employees are out on the road way before work starts, with road biking being their bag, pre-work, on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Associate Director Paul Culley enjoys the fitness that comes from the regular rides.

“It's not too hard on the body and, once you get used to the roads, it seems pretty safe. Riding at 6.00am in the middle of winter gets a bit trying, but once you are away it’s ok.”

Paul is regularly joined by colleagues Bob McGuigan, Geoff Chilcott, Tom Donald and others and admits to particularly enjoying Friday’s post-ride refreshments at Latin Larder.

He completed half the Taupo ride last year – 80km – and is all set to tackle the full 160km distance this year.

But not all MSC Consulting employees are enamoured with the group’s pre-work workouts. Paul, who manages Civil Engineering Development Projects for the Takapuna-based firm, explained: “We shower at work so that we can get changed there before we start work, though not before strutting through the office in our lycra! Not everyone appreciates it!”

As a spin off from the road cycling, the guys have also got into mountain biking, and have completed mountain bike races in Rotorua and Taupo. Paul said: “We race in the older dudes’ category! It’s great fun racing in a team. We don't make a podium finish but we enjoy the weekend.”

And isn’t that what it’s all about?

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NZ Made Gifts: with Nikau of Mairangi Bay

This month at Nikau…

meet Celia Allison

Celia Allison, the woman behind the Cecily range of giftware and tea towels, will be in store at Nikau on the evening of Tuesday October 9th.

Cecily is a cartoon character gaining rapid popularity among New Zealand and Australian women. She is the brainchild of Kiwi artist Celia Allison. Cecily has had her corner in Next magazine over the last five years, The Dominion Post, The Christchurch Press, The Waikato Times and various other newspapers and magazines in New Zealand. In Australia she appears regularly in Capital magazine and in the UK in The Birmingham Post and Western Mail and Eastern Daily Press newspapers. She can also be found on greeting cards, calendars, books and other merchandise throughout Australasia and, more recently, the UK. Cecily, a middle class modern woman, exposes her fragilities and foibles with a wry, self-denigrating humour. “Traditionally New Zealand women put themselves down and Cecily is no exception,” says Celia Allison. “Cecily exists in us all and through her we are able to laugh compassionately at ourselves. Yet in her own eccentric way Cecily is one of life’s troopers,” she says.

Cecily’s following has grown rapidly. Following the success of the first book Cecily, a second book The Return of Cecily has been released to give us another opportunity to laugh at and with Cecily as she bumbles through her everyday life. It also compartmentalise her life – The Athlete, The Domestic, The Dater, The Financier, The Counterpart (Gordon), The Celebrator and The Mature. It comprises of 53 satirical drawings with accompanying captions.

Celia Allison grew up in rural Canterbury, and after many itinerant years, now resides in Lyttelton. Following graduation from Wellington Polytechnic with a Diploma in Visual Communication Design in illustration and graphic design Celia has worked in this area for many years. She also produces Moa Revival, a New Zealand range of stationery. With many cartoon commissions under her belt Cecily evolved as a pet project though, as Celia protests (not too loudly, she hopes), she is not necessarily autobiographical.

When Celia’s not working she’s usually recreating in the hills, skiing ,hiking or biking and more recently surfing (well, that’s at the base of the hills) and attempting to keep up with her extensive family and friends. She lives in an old house with an unkempt garden, George, her husband, his two kids (sometimes) and two Birman cats.

Like her character, Celia Allison is sure to be entertaining. Come and meet her at Nikau on Tuesday 9th October. Shop with a free glass of sparkling wine and Cecily merchandise can be purchased on the night at less 10%, and you also have the option to have merchandise signed by Celia the creator. All purchases over $20 will receive a pack of Cecily greeting cards.

It is important to RSVP for catering purposes and there is also limited space in store.

YOU ARE INVITED TO MEET

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Tuesday 9th October • 5:30 - 7:30pm Shop 4, 404 Beach Road, Mairangi Bay

TEA TOWELS • LAUNDRY BAGS • JAM LABELS • GREETING CARDS • PRINTS..

AND MUCH MORE! All merchandise bought on the night will be less 10% with the option of having them item signed.

All purchases over $20 will receive a complimentary "Cecily" greeting card pack.

To book your place for this special evening please phone 478 8781 as numbers are limited.

Not your traditional souvenir shop...

Nikau is an iconic gift store!

Nikau NZ Made E. nikaunz@xtra.co.nz l P. 9 478-8781 l F. 9 478-8781 Shop 4, 404 Beach Road l Mairangi Bay

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Spotlight: Mairangi Bay Farmers Market

Upcoming Event: Torbay Sailing Club

Market fresh The Mairangi Bay Farmers Market was started in May 2010, and it has been running for just over two years.

The idea was to bring fresh, high quality products to the community at farmers’ market prices to encourage people to come out and see what Mairangi Bay has to offer.

As a small community, Mairangi Bay is small, and the market reflects this - offering one-on-one interactions with each customer. And, to keep the market standards high, only fresh products made by the stall holders themselves are selected - not products bought off the shelf and resold.

Interested in high-quality products? Get to know these markets – stall by stall!

Name/Company: Clevedon Herbs & Produce Owners: Phil and Jenny Tregidga Products: Fancy lettuce, vegetable seedlings, beetroot, carrots, celery, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs and herb seedlings – all spray-free.

Where are they grown? Clevedon How did you get started? We moved to Clevedon in 1983 and started growing fancy lettuce – a new product in New Zealand at the time - in our back garden. Then as the business started to grow, we built our first greenhouse in 1984 and started supplying various supermarkets with our produce. In 2005 we started our first market stall at the Clevedon Village Farmers Market only selling fancy lettuce, but due to the demand for a full range of fresh produce we expanded the product range. In 2010 we shifted focus from supplying supermarkets to becoming vendors at various Auckland farmer’s markets.

What makes your product unique? All the products are spray-free and freshly picked the day before going to the markets.

What is your most popular product? Fancy lettuce!

What are the current seasonal products? Fancy lettuce, new potatoes, tomato plants and herbs.

Why should North Shore residents come to this market? The market offers the freshest products, and it’s great to support your local community market.

The Mairangi Bay Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning from 8am till 12noon in the Barfoot & Thompson car park, access through Green Gables.

Visit www.mairangibayvillage.co.nz for more information.

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Sir Peter Blake Regatta Celebrating 10 Years The Sir Peter Blake Regatta, the largest two day sailing regatta in Southern Hemisphere, will be held for the 10th year at the Torbay Sailing Club on the weekend of December 1st and 2nd.

Over 400 competitors are expected to take part in the event that celebrates Sir Peter Blake, his life and values. The popular regatta is also formally recognised as a major event by Yachting New Zealand.

Approximately 2,500 people are likely to attend the regatta, including competitors, supporters and families.

The regatta maintains a youth focus and the Sir Peter Blake Trust supports the event to encourage participants to learn about the environment.

Presentations take place at the yacht club over the weekend, with the most outstanding sailor at the event receiving the Sir Peter Blake Memorial Trophy.

This prestigious cup is awarded for outstanding achievement across all classes and all age groups of the regatta. Only one winner is awarded each year in honour of Sir Peter Blake. The award celebrated racing success, leadership, and competitive spirit. Past winners have included Olympians Sara Winther (2007), Peter Burling (2005) and Jo Aleh (2004). The latter two won silver and gold medals respectively at the recent London 2012 Olympics.

Competitors – from all over New Zealand and overseas – sail in both youth and senior dinghy classes. Last year’s event attracted over 350 sailors and their families, competing in 17 different classes. The regatta is open to all centreboard classes but the regatta has particular strengths in the following classes:- Optimist, P Class, Starling, Splash, Laser 4.7 (Youth), radial and full, RSX boards, Zephyrs, Jolly Boats 420's and skiffs.

Racing is spread over three race courses positioned immediately offshore from Torbay and Browns Bay on the North Shore of Auckland. The regatta features a temporary beach compound with a huge central marquee from which all racing and socialising is centred. The road is closed during the event.

Sponsors of the event include Albany Toyota, Harcourts Cooper & Co and Auckland Council.

For more information visit: www.blakeregatta.co.nz

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NZ Sculpture OnShore

The Shore’s iconic arts event New Zealand’s premier outdoor sculpture biennale returns this year to its spectacular North Shore location on the cliff-top at Fort Takapuna historic reserve in Devonport. The exhibition runs daily 10.00am to 6.00pm from the 8th to 18th November.

Proudly supporting New Zealand Women’s Refuge, NZ Sculpture OnShore presents a diverse snapshot of current contemporary art. All outdoor works plus smaller pieces in the indoor gallery are available for purchase, and proceeds are donated in support of victims of domestic violence throughout the country.

This year’s exhibition offers something for everyone, with works from over 120 artists including entirely new works created specifically for the site overlooking the Hauraki Gulf. Artists from Whangarei to Invercargill and across New Zealand are participating including over twenty five from the North Shore.

The 2012 show has attracted many senior, established artists bringing considerable depth and maturity but Art Curator Rob Garrett has ensured that the exhibition also features a high level of new and emerging talent. This provides a strong point of difference from other sculpture exhibitions around the country, allowing newer artists to showcase their work to a large audience.

Don’t miss the Gala Opening on Wednesday 7th November – 5.30pm to 8.00pm hosted by Pippa Wetzell. This is an opportunity to view the sculpture before it opens to the public plus meet and mingle with many of the artists.

Stroll along the glorious cliff top site whilst sipping Villa Maria wines and partaking in catering by Jeremy Schmid of the Officers Mess function venue.

Tickets are $75, of which $50 is a tax deductible donation.

One of the new features of the 2012 exhibition is a twilight evening on Friday 9th November – this is an ideal opportunity for those who can’t get to the exhibition during daytime. The hours are extended until 8.00pm allowing time for people to bring a group of friends or family, enjoy a picnic during the twilight

hours and view the sculpture at their leisure. The onsite café will be open serving wine, beer and a selection of food.

A children’s programme complements the major exhibition ensuring the event is family friendly with activity sheets and adventure trails for the children. The Children’s Sculpture @ The Fort features the work of students from fifteen schools displayed in the underground rooms of this historic fort. Young visitors have the opportunity to take part in a sculpture “work in progress” where they can work on a piece of sculpture at the Kidzone tent and add it to the public work. Schools are welcome to book in any number of children as a school trip during the week.

Contact eventmanager@nzsculptureonshore.co.nz for more details.

Tickets are $15 adults, $10 seniors and students, Children $5 and under 5’s are free. Family passes are $30 – all can be purchased at the gate or online www.eventfinda.co.nz.

For more details www.nzsculptureonshore.co.nz or www.facebook.com/NZSculptureOnShore

Charlotte Fisher “9 Billion”. Photo: Sally Tagg

8 – 18 November 2012, 10am – 6pm Devonport, Fort Takapuna Historic Reserve

7th November – Gala Opening night 9th November – Twilight Evening open until 8.00pm NZ ART + STUNNING SCENERY = GREAT DAY OUT

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

12 months to 2013 Auckland Council Elections Mayor Len Brown has made it known that he will be contesting the next election but the sixty four dollar question is: Who will contest the election from the centre-right?

Len Brown came in, as the mayor, on a platform of producing some multimillion dollar projects in rapid time. This included the $2.86 billion Central City Rail Link, rail to Auckland Airport and other big ticket projects.

As a former mayor of North Shore City for nine years my experience is extensive in leading the direction of a city. I certainly would have taken a different path to Mayor Brown over these first three years that doesn’t include skyrocketing rates.

Bringing debt under control should have been high priority whilst, at the same time, ensuring that levels of service enjoyed under the previous councils remained a high priority. I’m disappointed in the mire that the city seems to be getting ourselves into with uncertainty as to the future.

The mayor pushes on with his projects but more and more people are voicing disapproval and saying enough is enough. Ratepayers have now received their first rate demands under the new capital rating system along with their pay-for-volume-used water bills. The more people analysis their rates and water bills the louder the voice of displeasure grows.

Mayor Brown, his mayoral office staff and supporters on council are now desperately trying to reduce next year’s rates but may have left their run too late. The fact is the suburbs are being targeted whilst the big pet projects stay intact which is causing a strong reaction.

The mayor finds the average proposed rates increase is 5.2%, a figure that has gone above the magic percentage the mayor previously determined of 4.9%. Far too much has been stacked in the budgets for the Auckland CBD and waterfront. Your local boards are now being asked to cut back to pay for this big spend-up downtown.

With Auckland Council overall debt set to raise to beyond $12 billion by 2020

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many Aucklanders are worried about the legacy left for future generations.

This level of debt means that more and more of the rates paid will go on paying interest costs and retiring the borrowings.

Many people wondered how these huge rail projects would be accomplished and I was certainly one of those doubters. These projects clearly showed that Mayor Brown has an over the horizon vision for Auckland but this futuristic planning also has shown that crippling rate increases will be the major downside. Huge rate increases will bring nothing but a nightmare for hard pressed ratepayers.

There is more than one approach that Auckland Council can take to handle the local economy. Putting all our efforts into a few large transport projects and development of downtown Auckland seems to be the number one priority.

To the contrary, it’s my view that creating more jobs in the outlying suburbs and fairer rates should take a higher priority.

Right now we have huge numbers of people out of work – south Auckland is a good example with over 30% of young Maori and Pacific Island adults under 24 years out of work. Getting people into meaningful work that provides a weekly pay packet is so important right now. Making things easier for business to develop and expand and create jobs should be our number one priority, especially on the North Shore.

I had hoped that as a council, more time and money would have gone into opening up more land for business development. Auckland Council plays a major role in ensuring that the land use zonings are in place and development is not impeded by “red tape.”

During this term my focus has been very much a regional outlook. I have crisscrossed the region increasingly testing the water in each of the unique 190 villages that make up the new Auckland. My experience as a mayor has given me the ability to see problems through a different lens and ask the hard questions. In the main this “getting involved” from a regional perspective has been well received.

So where to from here? It was very clear right from the start of this term that I was not part of Mayor Brown’s “inner circle.” Notwithstanding my relegation to the second tier of council I believe my contribution has been very worthwhile. People on the North Shore ask whether I will achieve more of a leading role in the next term of council. I certainly hope that this will be the case, for ratepayers’ sake.

Email: George.Wood@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Motoring: with North Shore Toyota

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The fun is back!

New Toyota 86 from North Shore Toyota Those of you who love sports cars will love the new vehicle that Mark Jago and his team at North Shore Toyota have launched over the past few weeks. The Toyota 86, priced from just over $40,000, puts thrilling driving back into the hands of the many.

Toyota 86 is a lightweight Toyota sports car powered by 2.0-litre boxer engine developed in conjunction with Subaru (147kW at 7000 rpm, 205 Nm at 6400-6600 rpm).

The new vehicle is called 86 due to its connection with the much-loved Toyota AE86 Introduced in 1983. That original Toyota AE86’s FR powertrain, responsive and high-revving engine, compact dimensions, light weight, good balance and power to weight ratio made it a popular choice for rallying and circuit driving – and more recently – drifting. Known as the “Hachi-Roku” (or “86”) in Japan, the AE86 has a cult following and has been cherished by many loyal fans over the years. The AE86 was not an extreme sports car; it was a moderately priced sports car with a mass produced engine. Its popularity was based on the ease with which customers could customise and improve their vehicle little by little.

The new Toyota 86 captures the best elements of three key models from Toyota's rich sports car heritage: the Sports 800, 2000GT and AE86. It also revives Toyota’s passion for sports cars, not just on the racetrack, but on the road, with models such as the Supra, MR2 and Celica GT-Four.

"We’re thrilled that Toyota is returning to the sports car market with the 86." says Mark Jago, Dealer Principal of North Shore Toyota. "The 86 brings together the best of Toyota’s sports car heritage and the advances in technology from our halo models like the Lexus LFA.” Toyota 86 is rear-wheel drive, available as six speed manual or six-speed automatic with ‘blipping' downshift control; Electric power assisted steering; MacPherson strut front suspension and a double wishbone setup at the rear.

Toyota has launched this new sports car with three options to choose from.

The entry model 86 (from $41,986), a higher-specification GT86 (from $46,986) and 'built to order' special edition Toyota Racing Development TRD & GT 86 models (from $63,486).

Every 86 has seven airbags, sports mode stability control, traction control,

We’re thrilled that Toyota is returning to the sports car market with the 86.

ABS, alloy wheels, cruise, air conditioning, CD audio with Bluetooth and iPod compatibility, daytime running lights and a multi-information display. GT86s have 17 inch instead of 16 inch alloy wheels, auto-levelling lights, LED daytime running lights, leather trim, red stitching, and Alcantara-lined sports seats, alloy sports pedals and climate control. The special edition Toyota Racing Development (TRD) variant will initially only be available on 20 cars, with a choice of colour and transmission for each car which will be built to order.

The car has impressed motoring writers with the following said about it in recent reviews: "Toyota had been in danger of being perceived as an oh-so-serious car company, concentrating on producing conventional vehicles and hybrids. Now, the 86 lets Toyota remove its suit jacket, take off its tie, and have some fun."

"Just driving it out of town tells you this car is something special. Rev it and it howls and jerks at the leash; it steers on a dime, swivels round corners, and delivers the seat-of-the-pants feel of an old-time sports car."

"Our rainy Rotorua to Hampton Downs drive proved how well this car deals to highways and byways, its lively handling prompting a vigorous approach to corners and confidence when driving conditions deteriorate."

For more information contact the new vehicle team at North Shore Toyota, Link Drive, Wairau Park, North Shore. Phone 442-3600, Visit: www.nst.co.nz

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By Catherine Lamb, General Manager, North Harbour Club. catherine@northharbourclub.co.nz

MC Ian Jones at the microphone during the recent North Harbour Club Lexus of North Shore Charity Lunch, with guest panelists Sir John Kirwan, Grant Fox and Gary Whetton.

All about promoting

our region

At the North Harbour Club we are all about getting in behind and promoting our region – we all know that it’s a fantastic place to live and work so it’s not too difficult a task really!

We recently held the final of our Lexus of North Shore Charity Lunches for the year at the newly refurbished North Harbour Stadium (and doesn’t it look great?). The lunch was deliberately timed two days prior to the Bledisloe Cup game at Eden Park and, unsurprisingly, had a rugby theme.

We were delighted to host three rugby legends as our ‘guest panel’ being Sir John Kirwan, Grant Fox and Gary Whetton – all of whom had us completely enthralled as they talked about their vision for The Blues franchise mixed with a few anecdotes of their own playing days which was very amusing.

I have no doubt that the Blues are in great hands as they head into their next season and look forward to seeing their results.

North Harbour Club Ambassador Ian Jones was our MC who also had a few anecdotes of his own to add. Ian is a great ambassador for our Club and the region and we are incredibly fortunate to enjoy his support.

We are also very fortunate to have the support and sponsorship of Lexus of North Shore with whom we have developed a strong long-term relationship. It is a great marriage of two organisations that celebrate excellence.

The North Harbour Club is all about excellence. Our members are all high

achievers in their own rights and are eager to give back to our community to continue to foster and develop the North Harbour Region. Our luncheon series (we have four a year) is one way that we fundraise and each lunch usually attracts over 250 people along with some outstanding guest speakers. They are also great fun and a very enjoyable way for our members to network with some long-standing friendships developed.

All funds raised throughout the year go towards supporting the outstanding young people of our region who are also excelling in their chosen fields through the AIMES Awards. We are eagerly awaiting the announcement of this year’s

Our members are all high achievers in their own rights and are eager to give back to our community to continue to foster and develop the North Harbour Region.

AIMES winners at the upcoming Hayes Knight Emerging Talent Awards cocktail function on 31st October and the Gala North Harbour Club AIMES Awards Dinner on 3rd November – more fun for our members and more celebration and support of our region – we look forward to seeing you there!

For more information visit www.northharbourclub.co.nz

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For The Home with Harvey Norman, Wairau Park

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This month at Harvey Norman Furniture, Wairau Park This month the team at Harvey Norman's furniture division at Wairau Park are featuring 'Scandinavian comfort' with a great offer on the IMG Recliner range. In fact, as you can see in the advert on the facing page there is 25% off any IMG product during October.

The crew at Harvey Norman understand that comfort is a personal matter.

That it is found when your posture is correct and you get support where your body needs it. The human body is the pattern for every piece of IMG furniture.

Each chair, desk chair, recliner and sofa is designed to contour to your shape providing support to the knees, back, neck, head, and especially around your lumbar region with proper cushioning. When you buy any IMG product from Harvey Norman, you are not just buying any other piece of furniture; you are investing in unquestionable comfort, stability and long lasting quality.

International Mobel Group (IMG) is a Norwegian based company committed to providing comfort and support, quality design, and unsurpassed value. The Scandinavians are known for creating great furniture.

IMG create designs that deliver refined yet practical solutions for the favourite rooms in your home. IMG proudly make their Norwegian engineered products at their own facilities in Thailand and Vietnam.

IMG recliners offer you the modern comfort with cold core moulded foam cushioning; giving you glide, reclining and swivel functions, as well as adjustable headrest support and integrated footrest.

Cold core moulded foam cushioning is unique space-age technology that ensures comfort, correct body support as well as durability.

Adjustable headrest support allows the head and neck to rest in an infinite number of comfort positions, regardless of reclining position, to your preferred angle and level of support. The integrated footrest can easily be unfolded by pushing the handle placed inside of the arm towards the back.

The Nordic recliner system from IMG offers the unique design with a laminated wood yoke and construction frames made of solid steel for that

extra comfort The Classic recliners from IMG offer comfort and function for all ages and needs. This is the chair for people who require special comfort features. Designed with a higher seat, taller armrests for ease of sitting and exiting, the ottoman cushion is ergonomically sloped for maximum leg comfort.

Each chair, desk chair, recliner and sofa is designed to contour to your shape providing support to the knees, back, neck, head, and especially around your lumbar region with proper cushioning.

The Modular Motion system from IMG gives endless design possibilities with a variety of configurations including a sofa, love-seat, chairs and home theatre seating combinations with adjustable head and neck support.

The seating combinations can be custom configured using different arms with storage to suit any decor.

Creating the perfect fit is a challenge that IMG takes seriously. Most of the IMG models come in two sizes to offer customised comfort for people of different body types.

IMG also offers a wide range of styles, bases, wood finishes and upholstery options, allowing you to custom match the dĂŠcor in your home to suit your lifestyle.

Harvey Norman Wairau Park Furniture Super Store, 10 Croftfield Lane, North Shore. Phone 441 9750.

Store Hours: Monday to Wednesday 9am-5.30pm, Thursday and Friday 9am-7.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am - 5.30pm.

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Youthworx: The Appleseed Column

This contribution is by Cecilia Paredes, our new journalist for our monthly Appleseed column from YouthWorx. Cecilia is in Year 13 at Westlake Girls High School.

Finding your inner musician

a journey to The Big Sing During August, the streets of Wellington were filled with High School ‘Musos’ – Choral singers from schools all over the country competing in the New Zealand Choral Federation Big Sing Finale. The selection of the top 18 NZ Secondary School choirs was selected from regional festivals around the country, where more than 230 choirs from 150 schools were involved.

This year, eight Auckland choirs were selected to participate in the National Finale held in Wellington, more than any other region. Included were five North Shore school choirs from Kristin School, Rangitoto College and Westlake Girls’ and Boys’ High Schools.

Through their performances, you can easily mistake these choirs for internationally renowned musical ensembles. Behind the classic works of Debussy and Mendelssohn, to New Zealand compositions and even gospel music are the talented and dedicated students, musical directors and accompanists of each choir.

Preparation for the competition began well in advance, “I was so impressed with every member’s dedication to make wonderful music at every rehearsal,” says Helen Yang from Westlake Girls’. Every choir member had faith in each other, which proved to be important while rehearsing as a musical ensemble and family, “I’ve learned heaps throughout the year about how to become a better singer and gotten to know some really great people,” says Wayne Lim from Rangitoto.

Many might think that being part of a choral group would only appeal to those that live and breathe music. Danyon Chong from Westlake Boys’ has come to discover that students who take part in many other activities take interest, “from a competitive ballroom dancer to the captain of the water polo team; I will never fail to be amazed by the variety of people that we have in choirs. That’s

just the thing, everyone can sing.”

These dedicated students surely look back at their trip with fond memories, as Conductor Rowan Johnston with Choralation Choir from Westlake the event was “packed to the brim with Girls' and Boys' High Schools. good music, good friends and great times,” as described by Hannah Schunk-Hockings from Kristin. Amongst the music and friends is “the incredible atmosphere throughout the competition,” that made the trip so memorable, “I understood what it felt to truly love singing and I was so proud to be part of the Big Sing,” says Catherine Fu from Westlake Girls’.

Congratulations to all of the choirs involved, especially to Bel Canto from Burnside High School in Christchurch for winning the Platinum Award this year.

The North Shore school choirs also performed exceptionally well, with The Fundamentals (Rangitoto) gaining a bronze award; Voicemale (WBHS) and SOS (Rangitoto) receiving Silver Awards; Euphony (Kristin) with a Gold Award; and Choralation (WGHS and WBHS), a Gold Award and the Hutt City Trophy for best performance of a NZ composition.

So, teenagers, become in-tune with your inner musician, “Music is not cool, or trendy, it is beautiful…I encourage people to get involved in choir because there is so much of it that is worthwhile. Choir people are brilliant people, varying personalities, unforgettable characters,” as Brendon Lee from Rangitoto advises. Get in contact with your school’s music department, and if your school doesn’t have a choir, why not form one yourself?

For more information about either the workshops or youth development on the North Shore, please contact Lisa Noonan, Director of the North Shore YouthworX Trust on lisa@youthworx.org.nz or 09 489 9865.

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Delicious Treats with Devonport Chocolates

By Caroline Everitt of Devonport Chocolates

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The original products produced by Gayle were the Truffle Logs, they can still be found in our range today.

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21 years ago Devonport Chocolates was born. A local Devonport resident Gayle McDuff and her daughter Joanne created Devonport Chocolates at a time when New Zealand handmade chocolate was seriously unavailable.

We were a nation of dairy milk chocolate eaters and if we bought a gift of chocolate it tended to be a box of Roses, Continental or imported liqueur chocolate bottles (not that there’s anything wrong with Continental I have very fond memories of getting a huge box of Continental chocolates at Christmas, eating the ones I liked and then offering the rest to my family!). Oh how we have changed! The original products produced by Gayle were the Truffle Logs, they can still be found in our range today.

Stephanie Everitt (my Mum) brought the business in 1999. Stephanie is a walking advertisement for changing your career path dramatically. Stephanie went from being a Marketing Manager for Wendy Pye (children’s books) to running and making gourmet chocolate. After a six week tour of Europe and a chocolate course at the William Anglis Institute in Melbourne Stephanie came back brimming with ideas and our chocolates and truffles were born into the delicious assortments and treats you find today.

Not shy of learning a thing or two many of the chocolates our chocolate kitchen produces have been through months of experimentation. We also enjoy working with foreign chocolatiers who are over here on their OE’s we share our knowledge with them and they share theirs with us. It would be remiss not to mention the great team of chocolatiers who have learnt with us over the years.

As a business we have really enjoyed being part of the chocolate revolution in New Zealand. We have made it our mission to educate New Zealanders about chocolate and introduce everyone we can to New Zealand handmade flavours. We have loved thrilling customers with exciting concoctions like our chilli and lime, NZ Bush Honey range and winning a couple of UK Great Taste Awards along the way has been the icing on the cake, or the swirl on top of the truffle in our case!

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TIGHT LINES & NO LIES: Fishing with Hunts Sports of Milford

Tight Lines & No Lies: Fishing with Hunts Sports of Milford

Our Channel Magazine fishing page is provided by Ian Hunt from Hunts Sports Store – that institution Channel Magazine fishingare page is provided

by Ian Hunts Sports up the hill from MilfordOur on East Coast Road. Hunts big into fishing andHunt also from supply darts and Store – that institution up the from Milford on East Coast Hunts for are all big your into fifishing also supplyand darts and accessories. ‘Hunty’ accessories. ‘Hunty’ is ahill colourful character who has Road. the answer shingand requirements he’s is a colourful character who haspart the answer for allcommunity your fishingsince requirements and he’s sure to have a story or sure to have a story or two as well. Hunts have been of the local 1963. two as well. Hunts have been part of the local community since 1963.

FISHERMAN or GARDENER? Fish your feet first!

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Hunts Sports Store – 52 East Coast Road, Milford, Phone 410 9415. www.hunts.co.nz Opening hours – Monday to Friday: 8am-5.30pm; Saturday: 8am - 4pm; Sunday: 8.30am - 2pm (Summer hours).

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Your health... Your life!

ASCOT - INSIGHT

AT MILLENNIUM INSTITUTE WHEN DID YOU LAST HAVE A FULL WOF? We check our cars, maintain our homes and keep up our external appearances; but sometimes we forget to do the obvious – keep an eye on our physical health. Don’t put it off another day – everyone knows, prevention is better than cure. Regular Mammography is the best screening method in the detection of breast cancer.

The disease affects one in nine women in their lifetime, with 2500 new cases each year. The more startling fact is that 90% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease.

Detection at an early stage will almost always ensure a better outcome. Ascot-Insight Radiology at Millenium Institute uses digital mammography giving superior resolution and a more accurate image. Ultrasound and MRI are available on site for additional assessment. To support Breast Cancer awareness month Ascot-Insight is offering Mammography patients a substantial discount.

Men’s health is equally important and often overlooked.

In recognition of MOVEMBER, Ascot-Insight will offer prostate ultrasound at a reduced rate.

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Ben Wiltshire

Setting the scene in Takapuna Takapuna is coming alive again, boosted by a much-needed new development, The McKenzies Project. Ben Wiltshire is the designer of the McKenzies precinct under his company Wiltshire Designs Limited, and is also one of the Directors of the Wiltshire Property Group that is overseeing the development. Having worked overseas on a broad range of projects, Ben returned to home in 2005 to focus on the seaside suburb of Takapuna.

He has completed projects such as Movenpick, Jam Organic Café and Bian Sushi. Ben is also a current board member of the Takapuna Beach Business Association which sees him actively involved in all aspects of the Takapuna community. Catherine Murray put Ben Wiltshire under the Channel Grill to find out more about his work in one of the Shore’s favourite destinations.

Ben Wiltshire (left).

CATHERINE MURRAY: The McKenzies Project is making quite the impact on the Takapuna landscape, both physically and socially. Is this just the type of development that Takapuna has been waiting for?

BEN WILTSHIRE: I believe so. The precinct design was intended to create a space that was more like what I experienced living in London and Melbourne.

A sophisticated retail environment, yet in a relaxed seaside atmosphere, designed to encourage the best retail tenants to Takapuna Beach.

CM: You have a successful working relationship with your father, Alan Wiltshire. What are the benefits of working as a 'father and son' team?

BW: By locating my design studio within the same Takapuna office as Alan’s property investment business, we have been able to leverage the skills in both businesses to work together on creating The McKenzies Project. As a family we grew up in and around Takapuna so we are passionate about seeing it change for the better.

CM: How important is it to retain some of the history associated with the McKenzies name and how has this been achieved?

BW: The original McKenzies Department store was THE retail destination on the North Shore. So it was fitting that the new precinct adopted the original branding along with a strong retail focus. The McKenzies laneway not only links Hurstmere Road to Takapuna beach but connects through the original location of the Lanes Bakery and its storehouses. Elske Danish patisserie and The Commons bring us a modern take on the past. Original structures have been retained throughout including brick and concrete walls and steel portal frames over the laneway and courtyard. In fact, even steel floor plates from the storehouse have been re-purposed as feature shelving in the Huffer store.

CM: The Huffer store has just opened, and McKenzies has hosted its first Fashion Week event. Can we expect to see more of these types of events in the future?

BW: The success of the Huffer New Zealand Fashion Week show and the BMW 3-Series launch have helped establish McKenzies as a destination for events.

Already businesses and patrons alike have embraced The Commons and Mexico with private bookings. And with summer just around the corner many exciting events are in the planning.

CM: You grew up on the North Shore… what are some of the great things about the Shore that have remained constant over the years?

BW: Access to an amazing coastline - with Takapuna having one of the best urban beaches in the world, friendly and cultured local community and proximity to the city – close but far enough away to escape.

CM: How do you like to spend your time away from work – any interesting hobbies?

BW: It has been a very busy year so generally I try to keep fit and healthy with a local bootcamp, cycling and jogging around the coastline as well as making the most of our great beaches. I enjoy getting away at weekends when possible, and lately I’ve spent a little too much time at The Commons and Mexico!

CM: So what do residents of the North Shore (and our visitors) have to look forward to from the McKenzies Project in the near future?

BW: A great new Dutch style café by Zus and Zo of Herne Bay called ‘ZOMER’ will open early October, Executive Chef Nick Honeyman will be unveiling his ‘no menu’ degustation room at The Commons, and there will be the opening of six upmarket fashion stores to complete the McKenzies retail precinct.

Planning will also begin on the Phase 2 development overlooking the Takapuna Beach reserve.

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

Seal holidays in Milford.

September Family Getaway Winner

Win 3 nights accommodation at Riverside Matakana, use of an Audi Q7 for the 3 days and $500 spending money!

SIMPLY SPEND

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at any participating Milford store during September to enter.

For more information ation check out our website – www.milford.bz Promotion closes Sunday 30th September. Grand prize draw will be made the following week. The winner will be notified and announced on our website and in Channel Magazine. Terms and Conditions apply.

The winner of our Family Getaway promotion has been posted on our website www.milfordshops.co.nz. They will be off to Riverside Matakana 5-star luxury lodge for 3 days of family fun, in a new Audi Q7 loaned to us by the great team at Giltrap Audi and have $500 to spend whilst on holiday. Have lots of fun team!

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How many of you saw this wonder creature in August taking a break on the foreshore at Black Rock. He was about 1.8m in length and seemed oblivious to the many passersby who stopped to see this incredible sea mammal. Local resident, Paul Firth, took responsibility for it’s stay at Black Rock, erecting signs to advise people of its presence and closing off the walkway at times when it was lounging over the Milford to Takapuna walkway. Paul nick-named the seal Oscar and said it stayed around the area for 5 days, although in total he saw it in the area for a period of about 3 weeks.

A few days after the seal moved on, a baby seal was spotted along the same section of the waterfront, but only stayed a day. Around the same time a pod of about 20 dolphins was spotted swimming towards the harbour entrance and there have also been some sightings of Humpback whales cruising past. What a wonderful part of the world we live in when we have such wonders of nature in our back yard!

New website & Facebook name Following a review of our social media, we have changed the name of both our website and facebook page to more accurately reflect the shopping precinct. Our new addresses are easy to find and fun to use and follow.

Website: www.milfordshops.co.nz Facebook: www.facebook.com/MilfordShops Follow what is going on in the Milford community at our newly revamped facebook page.

Old BNZ building sells We are thrilled that this beautifully renovated building sold recently to a family well versed in retail. Whilst we can’t reveal too many details, the family intends to bring an up-market fashion business to the site complimented by an existing Milford icon relocating to the site. Part of the site will open for business in December, with the remainder opening in the new year as stock arrives from top fashion labels from overseas.

Watch this space!

Business Opportunities in Milford A few retail sites will become available over the next couple of months.

We have excellent data on how well the Milford Shops are performing and a very good events calendar for Milford.

Office space continues to fill but we still have a selection of office space available from large premises with sea views to small one room areas. We are even interested to see if there is any demand for ‘incubator office space’ for start-up businesses.

Give me a call on 021-950-463 or email milfordba@gmail.com if you want to know why you should set your business up in our great community shopping centre.

Major promotion in November/December Watch out for our next promotion in the November Channel where we will be doing our biggest ever promotion in Milford. We have teamed up with Giltrap Audi and have a brand new Audi vehicle as part of a 12 month Audi driving experience – details in November Channel!

Murray Hill, Manager, Milford Business Association Email: milfordba@gmail.com

IMPORTANT CONTACTS: Milford Residents Association: Debbie Dunsford, Phone 410 3696 or email: debbie@cslnz.co.nz Castor Bay Ratepayer and Residents Association: Fiona Downes, Phone 410 5304 or email: bandf@xtra.co.nz

For details on Milford community groups, go to the Milford Residents Association website: www.milford.org.nz

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A selection of the type of stalls we have: • • • • • • •

Handmade beaded jewellery, gemstones Handcrafted soaps, hand powdered soy candles Baby accessories, fabric craft, dolls Wood creations, Paua hanging Jams & Pickles Kiwiana & Upcycled gifts Licorice

If you are interested in having a stall at the market please contact Annamaria from Craft Market & Bazaar E: craftmarketandbazaar@gmail.com etandbazaar@gmail.com M: 021 145 0640 “Twisted T Twisted Lily Designs” - unique and stunning handc handcrafted handcr rafted jewellery ellery b by y Kelly Manning

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Fashion has a new home on the Shore

MILFORD

SPRING IS IN THE AIR If you haven’t already heard; Fashion has a new home on the Shore blue illusion | decjuba | ecco | jean jones | kimberleys | mischief | identity moochi | new man | storm | veronika maine | vivoce | witchery | witchery men witchery kids | sole obsession | feet first | ts14+ & many more

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Eyewear at Milford

Platina Jewellery Leaf Necklace, From $595.00 Oxidised silver leaf pendant on twisted black silk necklace, with moonstone’s, diamonds and 18ct gold pendants. www.platina.co.nz | Phone: 09 489 3883.

Ecco Shoes Ecco Moki - Cherry Red , $389.00 Sensual elegance and style comes in the form of this strappy wedge sandal from ECCO’s summer collection. Anatomically shaped to support your arch and a cushioned insole for even greater comfort. The generous wooden platform is cemented with a rubber outsole for flexibility not often found in a wedge.

Kate Sylvester Nancy, $355.00 Colour: Brown Stripe.

Kate Sylvester’s 2012 optical collection takes inspiration from the cult movie “the secretary.” The Nancy has bold strong lines married to playful use of colour. www.eyestyle.co.nz | Phone: 09 489 3370.

Decjuba Hardware Tassel Necklace, $60.00 The Hardware Tassel Necklace is a DECJUBA best seller! It is 48cm long from top to toe, it is lightweight and incorporates a cool chain mesh looking metal designed with leather like tassels. www.decjuba.com.au | Phone: 09 489 4181.

www.ecco.com/nz | Phone: 09 489 1691.

Shop the

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Your favourite BRANDS, STORES and cafes all at Milford Shopping Centre.

Decjuba The Hyper Dress, $205.00 This dress is very flattering on, showing off the body line, featuring draped fabric falling down the side of the body. Comes with a gros-grain ribbon tie. Style this belted around the waist line to create extra shape. Perfect for a special occasion! www.decjuba.com.au | Phone: 09 489 4181.

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Platina Jewellery Sweet Drops Bracelet, From $435.00 Calf skin leather bracelet, 18ct white gold sweet drops with diamonds & amethyst. www.platina.co.nz | Phone: 09 489 3883.

Ziggy Stardust Jacket , $229.00 Structured yet lightweight with a softly draped front, this metallic jacket is the perfect cover up for fresh summer evenings.

Snowbird Top , $149.00 In a crinkled sheer yoryu fabric with unique bird print, this top will make a statement whatever you choose to team it with.

Ziggy Stardust Short , $139.00 Style these metallic cuffed shorts with killer heels for an edgy party outfit. www.stormonline.co.nz | Phone: 09 489 9635.

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Homestore

Pin Tin

Feet First

Explore you creativity with Cupcakes!

Just some of what’s happening at The Homestore…. · School Holiday Programme Cupcake Classes for the kids · Wilton Cake Decorating Lessons · Monthly Cake Decorating Contest · Christmas Heirloom Co are in-store from October 1st with Wreath and Centre-Piece making. · Tree decorating ideas.

Bookings are required, check in-store for details or on our Facebook Page for Class Timetables.

Now at Milford!

Teva School Shoes, $99.00

For all your tailoring needs… · Hemming, Zips, Buttonholing & Garment Repairs · Remodelling & Alterations · Wedding & Ball Gowns, Suits, Blouses, Jackets, Dresses, Skirts & Trousers

Our best selection of school sandals ever!

Now we have a girls Teva to match our everpopular boys. Light, waterproof and durable.

Teva makes kids shoes that they can take from land to water, through hiking trails and muddy playgrounds. With performance features to keep up with even the most active children, our kids shoes are built for even the youngest Teva adventurer. Plus come in and see all our fantastic new Summer colours.

We can even design and make from an idea or a picture. Located next to Maxwells Drycleaners at the ASB entrance.

Ph: 09 489 2681

www.feetfirstfootwear.co.nz Ph: 09 488 0202

School Holiday

Whitcoulls - Book of the month

milford@thehomestore.co.nz Ph: 09 486 0086

Natures Window Twist n’ Roll Scooters, $79.90 (was $99.00) Keep the kids entertained and active this summer with Twist n’ Roll Scooters. AND...

Get 20% off all 4M Kidz Lab Science Kits and 4M Craft Kits these school holidays!

Ph: 09 489 2332

CREATIVE FUN here at Milford…

Make a bright and colourful mask for fun these school holidays!

Tuesday 2nd - Friday 5th October.

Tuesday 9th - Friday 12th October.

Session Times: 10am, 11:30am, 1pm.

Heroes of Olympus, $19.00 The next thrilling instalment in the popular Heroes of Olympus series. Young fans will be delighted. Camp Half-Blood is the only place for children of the Olympian gods to live. Where else can they fight monsters and practise archery with flaming arrows and explosives? But Camp Half-Blood’s latest recruits - Jason, Piper and Leo haven’t been brought here for fun. A major problem has arisen.

Hera, Queen of the Gods, has been imprisoned. Ages 12+

Only $5 per Child. Book and pay at the Management Kiosk.

www.whitcoulls.co.nz Ph: 09 984 5418

Milford Centre Pharmacy

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Lifesense

Get the best sun protection for your family this summer!

FREE colour spray with all kids haircuts!

Sharing Shed now stocks the popular Kids Own range of children’s haircare products.

Kids Own products are developed with less ingredients - they contain no harsh additives.

Kids Own shampoos & conditioners are paraben free & colour free with lowered amounts of active ingredients yet enough to gently cleanse.

You wont get the build up from silicone coatings and smoothers that other shampoos contain.

Kids Own Shampoos gently clean the hair leaving it in shiny healthy condition.

Zoo Kids Multi-Vitamins, $24.99

Daylong Sunscreen is a pharmacy only range that gives up to 8 hours protection from one application. It’s non-greasy and clinically proven to give the highest UVA (melanoma causing) protection. Daylong Family SPF 30+ is a special preparation based on liposomes which surround the UVA and UVB filters with a natural soya lecithin to help them bond with your skin and keep the skin hydrated throughout the day.

Daylong Family SPF 30+ contains vitamin E and is free from perfume.

Ph: 09 489 2220

www.sharingshed.co.nz Ph: 09 486 0246

Get a FREE hand puppet with every purchase of Sandersons ZOO One-A-Day Kids MultiVitamins 90 Tablets. Sanderson Zoo One-ADay Kids Multi is a daily multi designed to plug any gaps in children’s diets and help keep them healthy. Children who don’t look malnourished may still not be getting all the nutrients they need because they eat a diet high in processed or fast foods, sugar or other ‘nasties’. www.lifesense.co.nz Ph: 09 486 4185

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Spring is in the air

… and it’s Exquisite at The Milford Centre

The Milford Shopping Centre is adorned with blossoms and the spring fashion has brightened up the centre.

With school holidays underway, we invite you to bring the kids down for the everpopular creativity table (located outside the entrance to The Warehouse). Come down and enjoy a coffee and shop around while the kids create their mask masterpieces.

There are three seasons every day Tuesday to Friday – 10am, 11:30am and 1pm. The cost is $5 per child and bookings are essential. Please contact the Management Kiosk, email milford@nzrpg.co.nz or phone (09) 486 1559. The Homestore also offer a number of classes, including school holiday cupcake making/decorating for children.

PinTin has arrived at Milford and are located next to Maxwell Drycleaners at the ASB entrance to the centre. PinTin offer a range of garment alterations and repair services from hemming and button replacement to a full tailoring and garment creation service.

The South of France arrives

In Your Community The Milford Centre once again proudly sponsored the Artfusion held at Carmel College.

This annual event is Carmel College’s main annual fundraiser and this year’s efforts are going towards a new gymnasium. The event was a huge success and featured amazing works by many well-known and talented artists.

Blue Illusion Decjuba Ecco Feet First Identity Jean Jones Kimberleys Millers Mischief Shoes Moochi New Man Platina Jewellery Sole Obsession Storm TS14+ Veronika Maine Vivoce Witchery

Witchery Kids Witchery Man

Sushi Tomi Wendy’s Supa Sundaes

Health & Beauty

Speciality Store

Body Haven Massage Everlast Nails and Waxing Eyewear at Milford Grand Diamond Unisex Salon Lifesense Milford Centre Pharmacy Rada Hairdressing Sharing Shed

123 Store E-Thing Flowers by Sylvia The Homestore Mama Mia’s Natures Window Suprizes Spinz Sweet Lotto Centre Whitcoulls

Food & Dining Coffee Club Bean Grinding Greens Muffin Break New Espresso

MILFORD

MONTHLY DRAW

Sign up to our on line register during the month of October to go in the draw to WIN a full car groom by Permashine.

Permashine are located in our lower carpark and offer a full valet and window tinting service. www.milfordshoppingcentre.co.nz/register

Coming soon to The Milford Centre, L’OCCITANE was a company created to celebrate Mediterranean well-being. Named in reference to Occitanie, the ancient province that once covered the south of France, northeastern Spain and northern Italy, the idea was to mix traditions and ingredients from the Mediterranean region in the creation of products for personal care and the home.

Founder, Olivier Baussa, then learned about the Shea trees that grow in Burkina Faso in West Africa. These sacred trees produce a nut that is ground into a rich, thick paste known as Shea Butter. It is this butter that is used as a nourishing and moisturizing ingredient in L’OCCITANE products.

L’OCCITANE is a unique brand focusing on the well-being of women and men alike. It seeks to create harmony which links the pleasure of the senses with inner balance. The products range from personal care lines to home fragrances. All are manufactured in the time-honored traditional way using fine natural ingredients, primarily from Provence.

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Service Flight Centre Fuji Film Image Centre Maxwell’s Drycleaning

WIN A VOYAGE ON THE SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE To celebrate the promising talent of youth in our community, NZRPG (owners of The Milford Centre) are inviting nominations for deserving young people aged 15-18 years old, for an experience of a lifetime. We are offering a 10-day Youth Development Voyage on the Spirit of Adventure, valued at $1800.00!

Please send nominations to soa@nzrpg.co.nz with a description (500-1000 words) of why you feel this person deserves to receive this sponsorship. Nominations close on 31st October at 5pm and then there will be on-line voting during November www.milfordshoppingcentre.co.nz where details will be posted.

Mr Mint PermaShine Pin Tin

Banks & ATMS ASB ASB ATM BNZ Bank National Bank ATM Westpac ATM

Department Store The Warehouse

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24 Milford Rd, Milford (09) 486-1559

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Milford - Everyone’s Place: Molton Brown

Top of the Spectrum Treatment at

Molton Brown

Elizabeth Rutland moved from London to the North Shore eight years ago. She has owned Molton Brown - the hair salon on Milford Road - for nearly four of those years.

indication of this.” The team ensures that the customer experience is relaxing and positive from the moment you enter Molton Brown, and sit down to have a flat white or cup of tea and engage with one of their stylists. You will enjoy the one to one discussion which covers your hair and lifestyle needs, to give you the results you want.

The team aims to send each customer out the door feeling “refreshed, invigorated, and confident in their new hairstyle”.

The salon’s retail section stocks brands such as Sebastian Professional, System Professional, Moroccan Oil, Davines, and Cloud Nine.

Molton Brown is open from Tuesday to Saturday, with late nights on Tuesday and Thursday. For more information see www.moltonbrownmilford.co.nz

The salon has been established for 25 years, moving from Devonport to Milford ten years ago, and it has always had an excellent reputation for creativity, good craft and top-quality products. Specializing in top of the range contemporary hair treatments, examples of the treatments available at Molton Brown are the Organic Colours, Great Lengths Hair Extensions, or the popular Keratin and Smoothing Treatments.

“We take pride in delivering products and services to our customers that we believe to be the best available. We are industry experts in hair extensions and have had many years of extraordinary results. We know and trust Great Lengths above all other brands we’ve looked at. Our loyal client base is an

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Molton Brown, Shop 2/5 Milford Road, Milford. Phone: 489 5074.

Email: moltonbrown@xtra.co.nz or visit: www.moltonbrownmilford.co.nz

Sushi & Donburi

TOMO no URA Now Open with a completely new Summer Menu Your local Sushi & Donburi place at 190 Kitchener Rd, Milford

Specialists in Great Lengths Hair Extensions & Organic colour, Permanant Smoothing & Straightening Systems.

Specialist catering supplier of Sushi for Functions, Parties, Dinners

Shop 2, 5 Milford Road, Milford. Tel: 09 4895074

Phone: 486-0323 or 021-263-6012 • Email: kamoncatering.nz@gmail.com

(By the crossing, opposite of New World)

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Milford Scottish Country Dance Club 50th Anniversary Over 100 people attended the afternoon tea celebrating the 50th Anniversary held in April.

The club began in 1962 and dances at Milford Senior Citizens Hall.

The highlights of the celebration were demonstrations by the children's class. They danced with wonderful energy, enthusiasm and amazing footwork.

Past members especially enjoyed the chance to catch up with old friends and some joined current members to dance. Live music was provided by the Rose and Thistle Band.

Children as young as six dance at the club and there are different classes for different ages held before the club meetings on Thursday's.

For more information contact: John Railton, Secretary, Milford Scottish Country Dance Club, Email j-railton@clear.net.nz

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Homewares • Gifts • Accessories

BAYS BOOK EXCHANGE

Shop 6, The Mall 404 Beach Rd, Mairangi Bay info@baysbookexchange.com www.baysbookexchange.com 09 4791995

Robyn Cameron Dental @ Milford Dental Centre

• Excellent Kind Caring Restorative Dentistry • Crowns at a reasonable price • Oral Health Professional Hygienist/Dental Therapist • FREE dental treatment for all secondary school students (up to 18 years of age)

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Now for Summer Projects

and Gifts for Christmas

Well that was a bit of a chilly September but with things warming up now we need to look at summer projects and gifts for Christmas.

I know I said this last year – but it really is nice to give something that you have planned and made yourself. So get your thinking caps on and plan out some gifts so that you dont succumb to that last minute pressure shopping. It really is the thought and personal effort with gifts that count the most!

Well I am thinking socks! We just took delivery of some new Opal sock yarn, the colours are so gorgeous I just had to use some so I just knitted my first sock and although a little rustic, being my very first one, I am very proud of it and am busy knitting the other to make a pair. What fun and finished in no time at all. I think this will definitely be addictive. Maybe all my friends will end up with a pair of socks for Christmas.

Our summer cottons are now arriving daily... with some very yummy chunky cottons for those quick boyfriend jumpers and cardigans that are so handy in those summer evenings and so very quick to knit. Echo cottons have arrived, which is totally recycled cotton from old jeans. Denim shades with some nice supporting patterns. More shades of Twilley's organic cotton are also now available.

Filatura Di Crosa Cristallo is available in a wider range of colours for that sparkling

Our summer cottons are now arriving daily... with some very yummy chunky cottons festive look. Worth checking out! More on its way!

At your request we have some lovely little girls cotton dresses – 'Made in Milford' of course. Nice to be able to buy a little dress that is unique and not from a rack full of the same style. Made from our lovely range of fabrics and notions.

Take a look at our wonderful crochet cushion inspired by Lucy's designs from Attic 24 (attic24.typepad.com). Kerry has crocheted in Noro with its continuous and glorious color changes in the yarn, it is stunning. Check out the button!

Crafty Knitwits Limited, 101 Kitchener Road, Milford.

Phone 486-2724 or Visit: www.craftyknitwits.co.nz

Phone: 486 2724 Email: craftyknitwits@gmail.com

Sisters Kerry Bowles and Lind a Geor, the Crafty Knitwits team.

Tip of the month

Reasons to knit and crochet...

1. Relaxation – you actually fall into a yoga type state of relaxation with the rhythm of repetitive rows and stitches in your mind.

2. It helps to get away from the days pressures reducing anxiety and stress.

3. Exercising the right hand side of the brain with creative juices flowing while the left hand side is exercising over the maths.

4. The visual and tactile pleasures of feeling and seeing the yarn form.

5. Creating a designer garment from the very best and most expensive yarn is still a bargain compared to shopping for designer clothes.

6. Gifts for family and friends to love and cherish.

7. Creating a unique item with your own infusion of colour and design.

8. No need for idle hands – watching the tennis or rugby can always be productive.

On the other hand... things can go horribly wrong!

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You start relaxing into you knitting and can't follow the pattern.

Then the cat eats your best wool.

The stitches on your needle Don't add up to the pattern guide.

Because the cat chewed through the yarn the only tactile experience gained is trying to piece the yarn together.

The finished garment literally looks like something the cat dragged in.

Nobody wants the garment.

The cat now thinks this is his blanket it is unique from the cat's perspective.

You watch the tennis eating a box of chocolates.

Back by popular demand!

Stockists of beautiful yarns by

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Optometry & Eyewear with Melissa Hay, Visique Milford Optometrists

Melissa Hay.

Optometry and eyewear come under the spotlight each month, thanks to our regular column from Melissa Hay, owner of Visique Milford Optometrists in Milford. Melissa gained her Bachelor of Optometry with Honours from Auckland University School of Medicine. She is well-placed to talk with authority on the subject of optometry and eyewear, and this month gives readers an insight into what’s hot in frames…

Funky, Fresh Frames?

Just like clothing stores bring in new ranges for each change of season, so do we. We have two new exciting ranges in store – one for women and one for men.

Kate Sylvester, a New Zealand designer, has been designing frames for a number of years, but her latest collection has just been released. This features largestyle plastic frames in a range of colours, including grey-blue, tortoise shell and black. These frames are fabulously comfortable to wear as they are constructed completely from lightweight plastic. This light material removes the needs for nose pads, which can often be uncomfortable and leave marks on the bridge of the nose.

We believe in supporting Kiwi designers – it feels good to wear a piece of New Zealand-made!

Kate Sylvester’s eyewear collections are firmly for women…but we also have a great new range for men, called Superdry.

This funky new label, brings to the market heaps of cool styles for the fashionforward men on the Shore. Predominantly larger frames, the Superdry range consists of styles made from both plastics and metals. The brand fuses influences from Japan with American vintage style, but with the values of fine British tailoring. The result is unique and urban, with an eye for fine detail. All styles possess vintage roots with a unique and contemporary twist. These hand-finished mens frames are stunning in rich tortoise shells and polished black. The 7-barrel hinges are riveted, making them super strong.

So, if you want to modernise your look this season – come in to browse our stylish new ranges.

Visique Milford Optometrists155 Kitchener Road, Milford. Phone 489 4797.

0800 VISIQUE | visique.co.nz

When you’ve got 3600 vision, you Want a 3600 eye eXaM. our thorough eye exams always include in-depth specialist checks.

When you come in for an eye exam at Visique you can leave with the peace of mind that we’ve covered all the bases. Our comprehensive eye exams will include reviewing your full eye history, checking both inner and outer eye health, and a range of specialist tests including checks for glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration. Book your eye exam today at visique.co.nz or call your local Visique.

visique Milford optometrists 155 Kitchener Road, Milford Phone 09 489 4797

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See the difference

Milford - Everyone’s Place Bernard Molloy of Molloy's of Milford Antiques provides this interesting monthly contribution on antiques and other With Bernard Molloy wonderful things.

As Bernard says, Molloy's has a mix of old, unusual, and even 'incredible' bits and pieces. The shop really is a fascinating place to visit but do allow plenty of time as it is just huge and crammed full of fabulous 'goodies'. In this installment Bernard covers collecting religious pieces.

Antiques & Things

Collecting Religious Pieces The argument regarding 'The Creation' and Evolutionary believers will no-doubt be hotly contested forever.

What we do know is that Mankind has worshipped their "GODS" from time immemorial whether it be Idols of Clay or Gods of the Sun, Underworld and so on. Both benevolent Gods, and those that demanded human or animal sacrifices. Conflict caused by different religious beliefs has caused warfare and destruction throughout the ages and of course as we are all well aware the strife continues to this day.

However, because of this huge divergence of religions and the objects created over thousands of years it is certainly a highly interesting field in which to collect. One could of course spend immense amounts of money buying the exceedingly rare and precious pieces but it is also possible to build a collection of interesting objects without having 'to bust the bank' so to speak. There is also a trend now to using religious pieces as decor items.

At Molloy's of Milford we have some very lovely, interesting and eclectic religious pieces available. A small sample of which are shown in the photos accompanying this article.

– Look forward to seeing you in October, Bernard.

Molloy's of Milford Antiques Centre, 2-162 Kitchener Road, Milford.

Phone 488-7326. Visit: www.rubylane.com/shop/molotov/ilist.

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new instore Amazing chocolates made by Bennetts of Mangawhai

It’s hard to find something that is truly artisan.

But Evelyn and her husband Franz simply do just that; serving all things - Swiss style.

Baked on site daily, this European flavour extends to everything on offer. Come in and try our delicious lunch menu, including crisp salads, just in time for summer.

They also have a full Cooked Breakfast Menu. Speciality cakes for all occasions – Wedding, Birthday, Anniversaries etc.

Party Breads ideal as centerpieces at a party also Breads, rolls & small savouries.

Catering Available.

swiss Cafe & Bakery

5 Milford Road, Milford, Phone: 09 489-9737.

Open Mon to Fri: 8am - 4.30pm.

Sat: 8am - 2.30 and Sun: 8am - 2.30.

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Local Government with Schnauer and Co

Auckland Council

two years on...

It has been two years since the new Auckland Council came into being, with local body election results delivered in October 2010. What have we seen over this period?

The council’s political operation is split between the governing body (the council) and local boards.

The main function of the governing body is to advance regional issues. Local boards are more focused on patch protection.

The significant regional issues haven’t changed much over the last two years. They are transport, housing and rates.

The two major transport issues that have featured have been the city rail link, and the third Harbour crossing.

The city rail link is a very expensive project that requires not just a lot of money, but a lot of planning. Hundreds of inner city properties need to be purchased. Mayor Brown has ambitiously said this can be achieved within five years. Those familiar with the Western Ring Route loop that has taken in excess of ten years just to get consent might take issue with that prediction.

As we have written previously, the Harbour Bridge can handle its current workload, and increased capacity on current trends, for about the next twenty years. So time is on our side. But it seems counterintuitive that so much effort and money is going into the city rail link when the next Harbour crossing sits lagging on the sideline.

Surely we don’t have to wait for 19 years to see some progress on this, just to rush it through during that last year of the life of the current bridge?

Priorities will have to change. There is no doubt that a toll will be required, but motorists will undoubtedly pay that to reduce travel times to the city, and beyond.

Unaffordable housing means the rates burden falling into a smaller and smaller group. Fewer people will be paying more of the rates revenue. That cannot continue.

Housing is probably the most critical issue facing the city as it affects standards of living much more

directly. Just recently, we saw eleven Auckland suburbs reaching average house values of $1 million or more.

The Auckland Plan attempts to put in place affordability housing strategies, but tens of thousands of homes will have to be built to have any impact, and much more land will have to made available. Planners dislike subdivisions in the suburbs, because it’s costly to put infrastructure in place. Perhaps they should ask those who cannot afford the many million-dollar homes we have whether they would pay a bit for some infrastructure in order to buy a $500,000 property.

Unaffordable housing means the rates burden falling into a smaller and smaller group. Fewer people will be paying more of the rates revenue.

That cannot continue.

The most controversial local issue in this area is almost certainly the Takapuna Camping Ground.

Recent local newspaper article show ten times the number of submissions opposing the National Ocean Watersports Centre than those in favour of it.

That does not mean the centre will not proceed and the camping ground will remain. But it does highlight how vociferous some locals get over single issues.

You can bet one thing for sure: Although we elect new local body politicians next year, two years after that, all of these issues just written about are still likely to dominate opinions.

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Shore People: Local Inventors Frank Patricelli and Judy Webster

Channel Magazine is all about highlighting interesting people and initiatives in our community.

This month we have uncovered an interesting couple right on our doorstep in Devonport. Frank Patricelli and Judy Webster, the inventors of a device that produces smoother, tastier alcoholic beverages in minutes.

Jean Lenoir (left) holding Bonificateur Adage appliance with inventors Judy Webster and Frank Patricelli at their Devonport home.

Smoother, tastier alcoholic beverages in minutes.

From a revolutionary new household appliance with roots right here on the Shore The story of the development of this revolutionary new household appliance started with the economic downturn. Frank Patricelli, a physicist and chemist, was involved in a research project in the US. Many of his friends were forced to reduce their discretionary spending in order to survive the downturn in their business revenues. This meant they could no longer afford to buy the premium wines and spirits that they were used to drinking. Instead, they were buying more economical and mid ranged products.

The downside of drinking these products was that they were usually not as smooth, mellow and aromatic and often produced side effects such as hangovers. When several friends asked whether there was a way that these products could be improved the development of the product began.

Over the next few years Frank and his partner Judy Webster set up a company Hi-Spirits Products. They developed and tested the technology from their Devonport base, finally creating and patenting a household appliance that any consumer can use to make their alcoholic beverages taste the way they want them.

In 2011 Frank and Judy met the new neighbour of their Mangawhai olive

grove. Jean Lenoir had moved from France to enjoy life in New Zealand at his recently built Spirit of Agnes Sorel Manor. From this meeting a wonderful friendship and business relationship developed as Jean became the first distributor. Jean started his company Invino and began marketing the beverage processor under his brand name Bonificateur Adage TM. The beverage processor provides everyone with a way to process still wines, liquors or spirits the way they want them – smooth, tasty, aromatic, easy to drink and healthier to your body (fewer or no side effects or hangovers).

"We have found that people have fun making the spirits or wine to their own taste and really enjoy the satisfying new drinking experience," says Frank Patricelli. "Over three years of tastings in Australia, New Zealand, USA and France we have demonstrated that the beverage processor can significantly smooth all spirits and a majority of still wines by removing the bitterness, astringency and aftertaste. The reason for these improvements is due to the fact that our low frequency ultrasonic beverage processor promotes favourable sonochemical reactions in spirits and still wines in very short times."

Jean Lenoir has begun appointing agents to market and sell the product worldwide. On a recent visit back to France he appointed Jean Arbogast, a famed Oenologist (the science and study of all aspects of wine and winemaking) from the Alsace area and a former wine grower.

It is also worth mentioning to Channel Magazine readers that Jean Lenoir’s home base – The Spirit of Agnes Sorel Manor at Mangawhai North of Auckland – is a fabulous venue for tastings and accommodation all year round. We plan to feature it in Channel over the next few months.

To find out more about Bonificateur Adage contact: Jean Lenoir, Invino Adage, Phone 09 431-5492 or mobile 021 186 3654, or visit: www.invinoadage.co.nz or email: jeanlenoir@ubernet.co.nz

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Bonificateur Ultrasonic Technology

An affordable beverage processor that provides everyone with a way to process still wines, liquors or spirits the way they want them – smooth, tasty, aromatic and easier to drink.

Within minutes: • Healthier Drinks • Reveals Fruits & Aroma • Gives Age

“Over tastings in New Zealand, Australia, USA and France we have demonstrated that the beverage processor can significantly smooth all spirits and a majority of still wines by removing the bitterness, astringency and aftertaste. The reason for these improvements is due to the fact that our low frequency ultrasonic beverage processor promotes favourable sonochemical reactions in spirits and still wines in very short times.” – Inventor Frank Patricelli

To find out more visit the website

www.invinoadage.co.nz Or contact Invino Ltd, Phone 09 431-5492 or mobile 021 186 3654 or email: jeanlenoir@ubernet.co.nz

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Spotlight on: Belmont

Belmont is 126a Lake Road PO Box 32181, Devonport Auckland 0624 Phone: 09 445 8055 Fax: 09 445 8057 Email: care@careoncall.co.nz Web: www.careoncall.co.nz

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What was for many years a thoroughfare between Takapuna and Devonport, has taken on a vibrant life of its own.

A hub of community activity and an ever-increasing collection of eateries, salons and retailers, has put Belmont well and truly on the map as a destination.

The Rose Centre brings the community together and attracts visitors from across the Shore and beyond to its huge range of community activities and theatrical offerings.

And when it’s a quality coffee or finest café food you’re after, look no further than the brilliant Bella Monte on Williamson Avenue. For the past six months, local couple Rachel and Matt McFarlane have been building up a big following at their family-friendly food haven.

Beauty in Belmont is well-represented, with Face to Face Beauty Therapy offering a large range of treatments such as eyelash perms and tints, facials, microdermabrasion, Collagen Induction Therapy, manicures, pedicures and spray tans. Being situated in a 100-year-old villa gives Face to Face Beauty Therapy an edge over many commercial beauty therapy establishments. The name Face to Face indicates the personal attentive service given to each individual who, once visited, will be sure to return to this beautiful Lake Road beauty therapy venue again and again.

For a smile you can be proud of, a regular visit to Belmont Dental Studio should be high on the list. Dr Mikaela Muresan has owned the practice for the past 5 years. They are a family dental studio covering all aspects of dentistry, with caring and helpful staff- nurses Jess and Sarah and practice manager Wendy - provide a friendly and welcoming environment.

Dr Muresan is continuously up-skilling and is knowledgeable about the latest techniques to be able to deliver the very latest trends in modern and cosmetic dentistry, including Botox and derma fillers, to her patients.

Recommended Belmont Cafe

Rachel and Matt MacFarlane.

Cafe Bella-Monte The new destination for a stunning brunch is Cafe Bella-Monte. Boasting a secluded sunny courtyard and fabulous fresh meals - you will fall in love with the food and decor! The kids will enjoy the play areas, while you relax, browse the gift store and enjoy a tasty meal. Bella-Monte serves Millers coffee.

The gourmet pies, slices and cakes are all handcrafted on site. Visit Facebook.com/cafe-Bella-Monte Mon - Fri 7:30am-3pm, Sat/Sun 8:30am-3:30pm.

13 Williamson Ave, Belmont. Ph: 445 7539 Email: cafebellamonte@gmail.com.

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buzzing!

Capture that smile for ever, with a professional portrait for you and your family at KMS Photography. The talented all-female team will ensure you’re ‘camera-ready’, with skilled in-house make-up artists delivering one complimentary hair and makeup per session - extras can be added at $70pp.

Photographer Keryn Maree was mentored by Sue Bryce, Australian Portrait photographer of the year award winner. Attention to detail – the team spends an average 8-10 hours on each client from pre-shoot to post-production – and highest quality prints are guaranteed, with the use of market-leading Queensbury Albums.

Naturopathy and pharmacy run side by side at Belmont Pharmacy.

Stocking a vast range of natural health products sets this store apart from other standard pharmacies, and this impressive range is backed up with the presence of a full-time naturopath on hand to offer advice. Being an AA SmartFuel retailer means Belmont Pharmacy can offer customers fuel

A hub of community activity and an everPharmacy & Naturopathy increasing collection of eateries, salons Channel Ad 128x97.6mm - KMS Photography (09) 445 9215 Our Combined Knowledge - Optimising Your Health and retailers, has put Belmont well and In Store Naturopath & Homeopath & Pharmacists truly on the map as a destination. discounts of up to 15c per litre on purchases. Their comprehensive website www.nz-online-pharmacy.com - allows customers to browse at their leisure from the comfort of home.

Care on Call provides non-medical in-home care for patients in the areas of home help, companionship, meal preparation and personal care. The trained, experienced and police-checked carers can also provide care for disability needs and debilitating ailments. Care on Call is also a contracted provider to the Accident Compensation Commission in the areas of serious and non-serious injury and childcare. Care can be provided for clients across the Auckland region for anything from 2hrs to 24hrs including 24/7 care – call 445 8055 for a no obligation chat.

At the Appliance Centre Belmont you are guaranteed a friendly welcome and an appliance deal you’ll find hard to beat. Stocking near new and latest models, this compact store has that local feel that is a world away from the vast aisles and impersonal service often a feature of many larger appliance retailers. Free delivery of appliances for locals on the Shore is a big selling point that this local retailer has over its bigger rivals, and a second hand Appliance Centre warranty gives customers the peace of mind they have been receiving from this Bayswater Avenue store since 1974.

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Celebrating the old and the new makes October a red letter month for an iconic arts venue here on the Shore.

By Heather Vermeer.

The new management team at The Vic, Philipp Jaser and Robin Jewell.

Anticipation is building ahead of the centenary celebrations at ‘The Vic’ in Devonport, in a month when the new management team takes the reins. And you can’t help but feel the Trust, which governs the 1912 venue, has got it right with its new two-man team.

Bavarian-born arts manager Philipp Jaser has a wealth of experience in the performing arts arena, is an accomplished musician and has worked in the field of production, promotion, events and arts management for years, including managing the Performing Arts School of NZ. Film maker Robin Jewell hails from Cornwall in the UK, where in the early 1980’s he part-owned the only surviving cinema in his home town of Penzance and ran the film society for 25 years. He was a long-standing member of the British Film Institute, worked on The Eden Project with the visionary Tim Smith for nine years and has crafted countless documentaries for screen and television.

The pair have an energy that makes you believe they’re the men for the job of making a success of this prime venue, apparently the oldest purpose-built

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picture theatre still operating in the Southern hemisphere.

Trust chair Margot McRae said: “We are really excited, especially because they both share our vision for the place, which is a combination of live theatre and cinema.

“We have to get that mix right and Robin and Philipp both have the different skills to complement this mix. It’s terribly hard to get one person who can cover all this.”

Margot, who has invested huge amounts of time and energy into The Vic, added: “I think that they will bring a renewed vitality into the theatre. The Board feels that the new approach of combining performing arts with the cinema will be in good hands with this new team because they themselves combine skills from both these fields.”

Robin worked with Philipp on the Titirangi Festival of Music, which Philipp organised for four years. When the opportunity to apply for running The Vic came up, Philipp approached Robin who he saw as an ideal partner for this project.

“Philipp phoned me up one day and asked me if I’d be interested in taking on the film side of things at The Vic. We talked about it, submitted an expression of interest, and here we are!” Robin summarised.

To the pair, connecting with the community is vital to the success of the venture. They see themselves as acting as the vehicle through which the community can realise the building’s potential.

“I see The Vic as a palette that you can squeeze your own colour out onto it and paint your own picture - to use an artistic metaphor!” said Robin.

Philipp added: “We need the community to take ownership of it and we are the facilitators of that process. We feel we have the expertise on how to do it, we share the common aims and vision and I guess that’s why the Trust has engaged us and why they think we would be a good fit for the place.

“We see this as an arts organisation rather than a commercial venture and we are as much creative people as much as we are managers.”

Weekend documentary screenings have been held before the pair’s official start date of October 1st and have proved to be promisingly popular. Black

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Check out this gorgeous old pic of the original opening in 1912.

and white film imagery being projected into the cinema’s beautiful exterior ahead of Auckland Heritage Festival is indicative of the innovative ideas being put into effect.

A strong focus will be on educational after-school and holiday programmes in performing arts and film-making which will run throughout the year. Live performances or presentations will provide an ideal culmination of the programmes, giving participants the opportunity to experience presenting their work to family, friends and the wider community in a professional setting.

‘Armchair Adventurers’ evenings (to ‘travel’ to exotic places from the comfort of a cinema seat and hear stories from behind the camera), live performing arts and quality film screenings also promise to be a part of the new-look Vic, which is being given a new logo and signage to reflect the change.

The cinema is back up and running from the start of October, in time for the school holidays, with new release films for children and adults alike and to help run the operations some of the original staff have returned to work at The Vic. The team’s message to the North Shore community can be summed up simply: “Your place, your space!”

Join the 100th Anniversary Celebrations on Saturday 27th October.

Performances from local schoolchildren from 11am to 2pm will be a nod

To the pair, connecting with the community is vital to the success of the venture. They see themselves as acting as the vehicle through which the community can realise the building’s potential. to the original opening in 1912, when John Benwell invited local children to be part of the theatre’s inception in the village. A live concert will follow at 7.30pm featuring internationally-renowned acts including Rikki Morris, Debbie Harwood and Five Mile Town, with other acts to be confirmed. All funds raised will go to into The Vic’s Upgrade Fund.

For further information on the event, new programme and ticket purchases go to www.thevic.co.nz

Upcoming at The Vic How far Is Heaven (Doc Spot) (M) Sunday 7th October 5.30pm & 7.30pm* Monday 8th October to Sat 13thth 5.30pm *Doc Spot Special Screening Documentary introduced by film maker Chris Pryor and writer Miriam Smith with Q & A afterwards, bookings recommended.

Berthing the Kestrel (G) Saturday 6th, Monday8th, Wednesday10th, Friday12th at 10.15am, 10.30am and 10.45am Delightful short documentary (12 mins) by film maker Vanessa Clark about the historic Devonport ferry 'The Kestrel'. Gold coin donation, proceeds to the Victoria Theatre Trust.

Michael King Writers’ Centre presents Auckland Theatre Company's "On the Upside Down of the World" – a play by Arthur Meek Monday 8th October 7.30pm 100th Anniversary Celebrations at The Vic Saturday 27th October, 11am to 2pm - performances by local schoolchildren 7.30pm - Rikki Morris, Debbie Harwood, Five Mile Town and other acts - tbc.

For full details of full film programme and events visit the website or come in to the Theatre Cafe to check out film, trailers and our exciting programme of upcoming events. www.thevic.co.nz - info@thevic.co.nz - Tel: 09 446 0100 Coming soon: MONTHLY MUSIC MOVIE NIGHTS - KIDS FILM CLUB - RED CARPET EVENTS - GOLDEN TICKET SPECIALS FOR KIDS - MEAL DEALS – REAL CHEAP TUESDAYS

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It's on in Devonport from November 17th - don't miss it!

All eyes will be on Devonport arts scene next month with the welcome return of the Devonport Arts Festival.

Dating back to the 1950s, the peninsular has enjoyed a celebration of its vibrant mix of artistic talent. In recent years, the festival fell off the annual events list, but next month its back.

The revival has been sparked by Toni van Tonder who has taken on the task of breathing new life into the event. An impressive total of 140 events over nine days from 17th to 25th November promise to shine a light on the talents and community that exists in the village.

It seems that people want the festival to succeed and for it to act as a showcase for what makes Devonport unique.

The

Devonport Craft Market 4-8pm, 17th & 10-3pm, 18th November

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Belmont-based Toni said: “Given that the festival has been dormant for several years, there has been a very impressive uptake from the community. It seems that people want the festival to succeed and for it to act as a showcase for what makes Devonport unique.”

Clarence Street will be abuzz on Saturday 17th November when The Depot hosts the launch event from 4pm. Artists will create outside, Mayor Len Brown will speak, NZ poet laureate Ian Wedde and renowned poet Michele Leggott will deliver work and children’s photography will feature in ‘Love My Devonport’ – an exhibition in the Devonport Community House next door. Devonport Craft Market will also be running a night market there that evening.

Toni said: “Clarence Street is going to be buzzing! I want people to start putting this November 17th date in their diaries.”

Between the 17th and the family-friendly closing event at Windsor Reserve on the 25th, a multitude of activities, performances, events and exhibitions will make for an arts-packed month. Corelli’s Café is running a tea pot/cosymaking competition, The Rose Centre shows Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, ‘Woolypoles in Devonport’ will see knitted creatures appear on village street poles, The Michael King Writers’ centre will hold an Open Day and The Vic will play host to the North Shore’s first Pecha Kucha – a quick-fire presentation format originating from Japan – to name but a few.

Toni is delighted to have secured a principal sponsor in real estate agents Bayleys and has also received funds from Auckland Council Creative Communities to help run the event. Toni said: “To now have Bayleys on board with their generous sponsorship is fantastic! It’s shaping up well and I’m really excited about the future of the festival!”

“Let me Entertain You�

The Ben Fernandez Quartet Jazzing it up for The Auckland Dyspraxia Support Trust

SHOWCASING A MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA Rangitoto College auditorium Sunday, 28th October - 2pm A jazz concert to fundraise for the Auckland Dyspraxia Support Trust will be held at Rangitoto College. The Ben Fernandez Quartet will play a mix of popular jazz standards, swing, Latin American and pop classics and a medley of pop to be performed by the ECB Youth.

The Auckland Dyspraxia Support Trust is a non-profit organisation affiliated with the Dyspraxia Support Group of New Zealand. The trust provides information, education and support for the families of children and young people with dyspraxia and related conditions which may include Specific Educational and learning disorders. The trust supports and works with many children in the Auckland area and on the North Shore.

Tickets:

$15 Adults $10 Students with ID $30 Family pass; (2 Adults, 3 Childrens) Children under 5 free

East Coast Bays Youth

Tickets are available from the Auckland Dyspraxia Support Trust website

www.aucklanddyspraxia.org.nz *There will also be door sales on the day

Contact: Bonnie Williams (Dyspraxia Liaison Officer) on 473 9055 or willingclan@xtra.co.nz

Cindy Sommerfield (Dyspraxia Member) on 410 2424 or 021 144 0796

Sherryn Dunn (Dyspraxia Member) on 443 0803

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Destination Devonport News, Views, and Information from the Village by the Sea – Devonport.

By Michael Cranna, DBA Committee Member.

There’s a shedload of stuff happening down this end of the peninsula over the next couple of months; so make sure you pay us a visit before Xmas.

The festival season is kicking off in the next couple of months with the Auckland Heritage Festival and the Devonport Arts Festival happening between September and November. So with the sun hanging around a little longer in the evenings and the kids’ rugby and soccer finished, it’s a great time to get down to Devonport for a weekend visit to explore those places that you’ve always meant to.

Devonport is a fantastic microcosm of a huge chunk of New Zealand’s history; from its geological features to its settler architecture. There is probably nowhere else in Auckland where you can hop on a bus and then walk around so much history in so small a space.

For example, you could pop into the southern hemisphere’s oldest cinema – the recently refurbished Victoria Theatre and Picture Palace – and catch a film on that fascinating old piece of harbour history, The Kestrel.

Stumbling back into the sunlight, you find yourself on the slopes of Mt Victoria, or perhaps, after a short walk, at North Head or even in the rarely open Fort Takapuna. Here you are imbued with a deep sense of New Zealand’s military history. There are also some great video animations running on North Head, which describe how the guns work and how the fortifications were built.

Armed with a cornucopia of new experiences and exhausted by the morning’s activities, your brain’s energy demands on your stomach reach crisis point and tea and cakes are immediately required.

Fortify yourself at one of Auckland’s most beautiful B&Bs for a traditional house and garden tea party; the Peace and Plenty Inn is a stunning example of the best of Victorian interior and exterior design. The tea and cakes are damn fine too.

Alternatively, pop into the Torpedo Bay Café at the foot of North Head, which has views that rival the Takapuna Beach Café. Incredible I know, but true.

Reeling from the sugar rush, your brain demands more stimulation, and as you stagger out the door, you discover that the cafe is attached to Devonport’s Torpedo Bay Naval Museum, stuffed with guns, models of ships and accounts of New Zealand’s impressive naval heritage.

Agog at the bravery of the Kiwi sailors who manned the 6” guns of the HMS Achilles at the Battle of the River Plate, which lobbed garden peas at the pocketbattleship Graf Spee while the Germans returned fire with the equivalent of prize

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You discover you could ride a segway with Magic Broomstick Tours on an organised trip to visit this turret (while also collecting a 10% discount if you mention this article), and the idea so charms you, you reward yourself with a treat from Devonport’s own chocolate factory, Devonport Chocolates, which is about to celebrate 21 years in the chocolate business. You discover to your glee that they are offering 21% discounts on their chocs and in a fit of spontaneity, you buy several thousand dollars of the best chocs on the planet. As your stomach expands, you are comforted in the knowledge that the Devonport economy has followed suit.

The Heritage Festival is featuring numerous explorations of Devonport’s volcanic cones, and some of the extraordinary things humans have done in, on and under those cones over the last few hundred years. You can take a guided tour of the two remaining volcanic cones, and learn more about how the Auckland volcanic field works. Just imagine how impressed your friends would be if a volcano were to erupt out in the Waitemata Harbour, and you were able to point to the fountain of lava devastating the inner suburbs and say with conviction “Hey, check out that great example of the Earth’s asthenosphere manifesting as an a’a flow!”

Then in November, there’s the Devonport Arts Festival. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a huge host of local art, literature and music-related events for all the family at the Devonport Arts Festival.

Over nine days, the village will be dressed in its finest with art installations down its streets and on Mount Vic itself. There will be special exhibitions, talks with artists, theatre performances, craft markets, the first ever North Shore-based Pecha Kucha, free workshops and demonstrations, as well as a range of activities for the little ones.

All the events, activities and destinations described above are real. All the details are available from the Auckland Council website. And if the kids are sounding a little dubious about your planned trip to Devonport, just say “Guns, chocolate, tea, cakes and secret tunnels, all within walking distance of each other.” No decent, self-respecting kid can refuse that.

Michael Cranna, DBA Committee Member.

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By Maria Teape - Devonport Community Coordinator, Devonport Peninsula Trust

October brings us into the middle of spring, the Auckland Heritage Festival and the end of term three school holidays.

If you haven’t got your Auckland Heritage Festival programme already, grab one now – they are available from the library, i-site, post office and cafes throughout Devonport. e.

Teap ia Mar Some of our local offerings are: Berthing the Kestrel (film showing on the 6th, 8th, 10th and 12th of October) and On the Upside Down of the World (a play performed on the 8th of October), both at The Vic Theatre. On the 6th/7th October you can tour the defences of North Head and the Peace & Plenty Inn are hosting a Devonport Heritage house and garden tea party every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday until 13th October. Attend a workshop introducing the art of oral history recording and hear the memories of older residents in Bayswater on 7th October and on 10th October Devonport Library can help you discover resources in the Devonport Local History Archives during their Archives & Scores morning.

The Navy Museum, Devonport Library and Devonport Community House are all offering heaps of holiday activities to keep the family entertained. You can make your very own tiki tag to take home at the Navy Museum. There are several sessions each day and bookings are recommended – call 445 5186. Devonport Library has a great range of activities from song and dance to science experiments and there’s even a chance to perform your own magic tricks on 4th October! Please register at the library the day before. The holiday programme at Devonport Community House offers a great variety of indoor and outdoor fun including their popular Kids Photography workshop, on 8th October.

The middle of spring brings to mind all the wonderful blooms on display in gardens and parks throughout the peninsula. Devonport Floral & Garden Art Club are making the most of it by show casing their best floral art displays in their annual spring show, 10am-1pm at St Leo’s School Hall.

Speaking of schools, two of our local schools have their annual galas coming up. For the best haunted house in town, you can’t beat Vauxhall School’s Monster Mash on Saturday 27th October! Get dressed up in your Halloween finest and enjoy a great afternoon out with the kids – limited tickets available. Hot on the heels of the Monster Mash is St Leo’s School Fair on Saturday 3rd November. It’s a great family fun day not to be missed.

Another very special occasion for Devonport this month is The Vic’s centennial celebration on 27th October. Read all about it here in the Channel.

Well that’s all I have room for this issue – catch you next month. Maria For more info or to sign up for the Devonport Peninsula eNEWS, please contact dportcomm@xtra.co.nz or call 445 9533

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Commuting to work on a ferry isn’t a luxury available to many, but here on the Shore we are lucky to have the Fullers’ ferry services offering crossings to the city and beyond from several North Shore spots. This month Heather Vermeer chats to a thirty-something professional who chooses to cruise into her travel-industry job in the CBD, experiencing a delightful daily trip across the harbour…

Name and rank? Natalie Sharod, Business Development Manager for STA Travel. The company specialises in travel for the student/youth market (and the young at heart!)

Natalie Sharod.

Where's home? Stanley Bay, but originally from the UK, so it makes this journey to work even more spectacular as it beats the London Underground!

Which crossing? Stanley Bay to Auckland City.

Why the ferry? By far the best way to travel to work; no traffic and beautiful views.

How long have you been travelling by ferry? Just over a year.

In the time the crossing takes you could...? (a specialist skill/a task that takes/could take 12 minutes to complete?!) Plan your next holiday! The journey certainly makes you wonder where else you could sail to next.

Top deck/bar/outside/below deck - where is your on-board spot of choice?

Top deck for the fresh air to wake you up and take in the awesome Waitemata harbour views. A bar would be a fantastic addition to this service....

Any amusing/memorable crossings? I knew a girl who spilt an entire hot chocolate she had bought on the ferry all down her white top during the crossing after a night out. That made for quite an amusing trip, if a little bit of an embarrassing one for her!

Read a book or newspaper/hold a conversation/take in the views - how do you usually spend the time on your daily crossing? Take in the views and smile.

Wish you were alighting in? Niue, the Rock of Polynesia which offers an unspoilt and uncommercial Pacific Island paradise where you can experience swimming with humpback whales to rainforest treks.

And an all-time favourite captain? Captain James Cook for all his interesting voyages and, of course, for discovering New Zealand!

Catch a ferry to the city with Fullers Take advantage of regular weekend ferry services from Birkenhead, Northcote Point, Devonport or Bayswater wharves to Auckland City. It’s a relaxing way to travel to and from Downtown Auckland. No traffic jams, no parking costs and café bars onboard. Visit www.fullers.co.nz or any Fullers Ticket Office for timetables or booking information.

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It’s time to Face It!

Hands up those of you whose skin could not use some TLC? For the rest of us, there’s a hidden treasure on Devonport’s main shopping street.

SEPTEMBER SPECIAL Three Microdermabrasions for $199 Amanda Care - Owner

95 Victoria Rd, Devonport Phone: 445 0600, info@faceitbeauty.co.nz www.faceitbeauty.co.nz

Face it Beauty Devonport

The

Devonport Craft Market 4-8pm, 17th & 10-3pm, 18th November

Devonport Community House, 32 Clarence St Devonport www.devonportcraftmarket.blogspot.com

Face It is an entirely fitting name for a business which encourages women – and men – to face up to their skin’s idiosyncrasies. Tucked away above Louise Simpson Hair on Victoria Road, this boutique skin specialist is a mecca for those wishing to retain their skin’s youthfulness.

Walking advertisement for her beauty business, Amanda Care has the name, the knowledge and the skills to work wonders.

“I was going to go into either nursing or beauty therapy, so either way the name ‘Care’ was appropriate!” she smiled.

Facially flawless Amanda delights in running the stylish treatment room, which has blossomed in popularity since its opening two years ago. With a background in pharmaceutical dispensary, Amanda has an in-depth knowledge of the impact of products on the skin and is well-placed to carry out IPL treatments with the skills of an expert. And she attends the Australian Beauty Fair in Sydney each year to keep abreast of what’s hot in skincare.

But it’s her attention to detail with each customer that Amanda sees as giving her that extra added value to her many customers.

“Feedback I get from my clients is that they like the fact that I spend a lot of time with them, really getting to find out what their skin needs and customising my treatments to them individually.”

With summer just around the corner, Amanda has the answer to avoiding the harmful effects of sun damage in a bid to gain a golden tan. ‘ Brownallyear’ is a tanning ‘chocolate’ that gives a natural-looking tan within two hours of application and is produced here on the Shore. Amanda also offers organic spray tans if you want to have it all done for you.

Thinking ahead to summer swimming, two lash products are causing Amanda’s eyes to light up: Li Lash and Cry Baby. Li Lash is a lash serum which stimulates growth, creating thick voluminous natural lashes. Amanda said: “Start using it now for thick, full eyelashes by Christmas. You won’t need to go through the hassle of lash extensions come the Christmas party season!” Cry Baby is heaven-sent for the fair haired and lashed amongst us. This semi-permanent mascara also thickens and curls, whilst darkening the lashes for around two weeks.

Amanda loves treating North Shore locals and is a true convert to the area after moving here from rural Auckland to set up business two years ago. The North Shore resident said: “The whole beach vibe here really reflects onto the people. I love it. People make time to get to know each other here and that counts for a lot.” Make time to let Amanda get to know your skin this summer it’s time to Face It! Face It, Upstairs at 95 Victoria Road, Devonport 09 445 0600. www.faceitbeauty.co.nz

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Margaret Down Woollett Breaking the Barriers

Letter ArtRoyal Exhibition Women’s New Zealand A Unique Exhibition at the Navy Museum Naval Service Exhibition 1 June - 31 August 2012 IN STORE NOW Interior Design 64 Vauxhall Rd Devonport Phone 09 445-1098 www.designworxnz.co.nz

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For everyday, special occasion, sports or maternity and now also providing mastectomy, we’ll get you fitted.

New season swimwear with tummy control, bust enhancer or bust support just arrived!

Shop 2, Queens Parade (opposite the ferry terminal) Phone: 09 445 8347. OPEN 7 DAYS.

Open daily from 8am-5pm, with great coffee and an extensive breakfast and lunch menu. Fully licensed.

As the colder weather approaches we will be serving old fashioned winter warmers like homemade soups and stews, chilli or cottage pie.

Drop in for a glass of mulled wine.

Fabulous high teas are still available.

Torpedo Bay Cafe – 64 King Edward Parade, Devonport Contact Jo and her team on 445 4670.

In 1942, a women’s service was introduced to the Navy. Seventy years later some of these women return, this time to the Navy Museum, to design and produce an exhibition about the Women’s Royal New Zealand Naval Service and the bravery, leadership and laughter that brought it to life.

Come to the Navy Museum and share in the stories of the youngiswomen not only broke The Navy Museum hostingwho long-time Devonport down barriers in the Navy but in New Zealand resident and calligrapher Margaret Woollett in her society well. first soloas exhibition Devonport Details and Design, an exhibition exhibition not of lettering art, that combines naval, An to be missed. nautical and local Devonport characteristics. Her Free largeadmission scale installations incorporate our unique community withParade, her years of experience and talent 64 King Edward Devonport as a calligrapher. www.navymuseum.co.nz Usually Margaret's work is defined by the beautiful art of the letter and confined to a paper or canvas.

In Devonport Details and Design, the letters take on new dimensions and in some cases the canvases themselves are the elements defining our affinity with the sea.

"Devonport is unique in its layers of time, people, places & development, we still have this history all around us, but so used to it that complacency abounds. Devonport's peculiar characteristics are forgotten. I seek to reawaken our awareness and bring the beauty back.

The sea and Navy make Devonport what it is. The designs, symbol and traditions of the Navy, along with their nautical language, make for bold and colourful design elements.

We are surrounded and influenced by the sea, my chosen words not only speak of now and our affinity with it, but also our ancestors who voyaged here on her." - Margaret Woollett Devonport Details and Design October 12th – November 30th 2012 Entry is free, 10am-5pm daily Navy Museum at Torpedo Bay 64 King Edward Parade www.navymuseum.co.nz/blog/category/exhibitions/devonportdetails-and-design

Please book in advance for high tea.

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an inside look at the Christchurch rebuild riley Consultants is providing geotechnical services essential to getting the Christchurch rebuild going. in this article, managing director scott Vaughan summarises the tensions between property owners, insurance companies, Christchurch City Council and central government – and says insurance companies are not the bad guys.

system are resolved, the next hurdle in the rebuild process is gaining Building Consent. In Christchurch new building guidelines for rebuilding have been issued by the Department of Building and Housing, which is part of the recently formed Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. These guidelines should assist the building consent process – but until there Riley is heavily involved in the are sufficient numbers of rebuild geotechnical investigation of sites for and foundation repair projects that rebuilding in Christchurch. For each successfully gain Building Consent, site investigated, Riley assesses the there will be some uncertainty about ground conditions and what the regulatory recommends appropriate “i get frustrated when authorities will approve the media bashes foundation options for consent for. Once there insurance companies rebuilding. This may for dragging their heels.” are good numbers include piles, a stiff of successfully consented concrete slab and/or ground treatments. projects, this will provide confidence Once the questions of whether ground to insurers, engineers and property improvement is needed and what owners of what is needed to achieve is the most appropriate foundation a rebuild or foundation repair, “the problems down there are not simple ones,” says scott Vaughan, managing director of riley Consultants, which delivers civil, geotechnical, geological and water resource services in New Zealand and the pacific basin. Headquartered at 4 fred thomas drive, the company is frantically busy in Christchurch.

Riley Consulting Managing Director Scott Vaughan: Insurance companies are not the villains the media makes them out to be.

says Scott Vaughan.

“The Department of Building and Housing and its team of expert advisors has done well to produce the guidelines. In general they have been seen as a good step by geotechnical engineers,” he says.

Achieving building consent for a new foundation system will demonstrate that the regulatory authority is comfortable with the solution. Another key party that needs to be comfortable with the approaches being adopted for rebuilding in Christchurch are reinsurers, typically based in Europe, who insure the insurance companies.

A major question is who will insure projects as they are being built. Christchurch has had 11,000 quakes so far and experts say the risk of a magnitude five or six quake occurring within the next few years will stay elevated.

Insurance following rebuilds or repairs remains a difficult question. Stricter building standards should provide insurers with confidence to offer cover for rebuilds, but until there are plenty of test cases of rebuild projects that achieve building consents this

Coastguard prepares for busy time of year Labour weekend later this month signals the start of the boating season, and Coastguard is braced for the upward spike in rescue calls – most of which can be avoided with a little planning.

NZ Coastguard is a charity – only 35 people who work for Coastguard get paid. The 2500 rescuers who go out in any weather to save lives do it for free. Coastguard’s national support office is located at the newly refurbished 4 Fred Thomas Drive. The national support office provides financial and training support to Coastguard rescue units across New Zealand. The charity rescues 7,000 people each year using a fleet of 91 rescue vessels.

The main source of rescue calls are pleasure boats, says CEO Patrick Holmes.

“Most rescue calls come from people who are fishing or playing around in pleasure craft,” he says.

“There is always a spike in rescue calls when people get their boats out on Labour Weekend in October, when Winter is gone and Spring is here.

Stale fuel and flat batteries are very common when boats have been unused

confidence will be slender.

Riley Consultants could end up undertaking more than 200 investigations for rebuilds in Christchurch in the next 12 months.

Working on such a large number of projects in Christchurch – with the risk of further earthquakes remaining elevated in the next few years – presents unique circumstances in respect of the professional indemnity risks to engineers involved in the rebuild.

The Royal Commission inquiry into the CTV collapse has put particular focus on engineering advice and design.

He says this heightened risk awareness has the potential to cause engineers

for a while – it’s essential to check them out before taking to the water.

Coastguard has created a simple onepage ‘Boating Safety Guide’ checklist.

We encourage all boaties to download it from coastguard.co.nz, and tick off the safety checks before they launch.”

One of Coastguard’s biggest challenges is financial sustainability.

“We are a charity run by volunteers.

Many New Zealanders don’t realise that,” Patrick Holmes says.

“We are funded 85% by donations.

The Government chips in only 15%, and it’s not a handout – we have to meet strict service levels on Police or Maritime NZ requests for search and rescue to get that bit of public funding.”

Coastguard’s main source of funding is its lotteries, held four times a year.

The $10 tickets - sold by volunteers – offer the chance to win boats and cars. The prizes are all purchased

by Coastguard. The next Coastguard lottery begins on November 19th.

Another important funding source is the ‘May Day’ street appeal, held on 1 May each year. A further way to support the charity is to join Coastguard. This costs $97 per year,

Coastguard New Zealand CEO Patrick Holmes says Coastguard is a charity that is only 15% Government funded.

and members get a range of benefits including 24/7 search and rescue, information and safety services, a range of discounts and more. You can join by visiting www.coastguard.org.nz before you go, know the boating safety code 1. Life jackets – Take them, wear them 2. Skipper responsibility – The skipper is responsible for the safety of everyone on board, and for the safe operation of the boat 3. Communications – Take two separate waterproof means of communicating 4. Marine weather – Check the local marine forecast before you go, and expect both weather and sea state changes 5. Avoid alcohol – Safe boating and alcohol do not mix

to be unnecessarily conservative in and analysing technical advice; their advice, or to propose solutions understanding and assessing all that go beyond what is assessed to be the technical issues around land appropriate practice. performance expectations “the department The key will be to and appropriate foundation of building and Housing identify solutions that solutions; communicating and its team of expert are deemed sufficient with their customers; and appropriate by the advisors has done well to produce the guidelines. communicating with their engineers, regulatory in general they have been re-insurers; running their authorities, insurers seen as a good step by and reinsurers. business; and trying geotechnical engineers.” to find time to manage “I get frustrated when good public relations as well. I deal the media bashes insurance companies for dragging their heels,” says Scott with a lot of insurance people in respect Vaughan. of Christchurch, and I am aware of the pressures they face in juggling “Insurance companies have got these factors. ” a lot to juggle. They are receiving

ANZ Business Centre, Corinthian Drive Albany The Smales Farm brand is now ‘virtual’ following the purchase of the ANZ Business Centre.

Smales Farm has expanded beyond the geographical footprint of the Smales Farm Technology Office Park in Takapuna. The ANZ Business Centre is managed by Smales Farm Management Services, in keeping with Smales Farm’s philosophy of high quality and excellent service.

We’ll see you there!

“Your little piece of California on the North Shore.”

“We specialise in men’s haircutting and colouring in a male environment.”

Jeff Moss, Owner

Jackie Warren, Manager

The Original California Burrito Company. Cal-Mex Taqueria, finally arrived on the shore at the ANZ Centre, 7 Mercari Way. Delicious California style burritos, quesadillas, chimichangas and tacos filled with fresh salads, beef, chicken, steak, shrimp or beans, with options for vegetarians and vegans. Dine in, phone orders, take away and delivery available.

11am till 9pm Sunday till Wednesday 11am till late Thursday, Friday & Saturday.

Phone 09 414 5255

Want to look sharp this weekend? Then come and get your hair cut at everyguy – the salon for guys. No appointment necessary, just come when it’s convenient for you and enjoy Sky TV, Xbox and Playstation.

“The beginner classes offer 26 poses that anyone can do.”

Call us on 414 4026. (No appointment necessary.)

Open 7 days. Mon 10.00am to 5.00pm Tues & Thurs 10.00am to 7.00pm Wed 9.00am to 7.00pm. Fri 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Sat 8.30am to 3.00pm. Sun 10.00am to 2.00pm.

“Big boys’ toys have never been this much fun!”

Andy Edwards, Owner

Simon Lambert, Manager

Bikram yoga is practiced in a room heated to just above body temperature. Practitioners enjoy a wide range of health benefits including pain relief, weight loss, improved sleep and relief from tension, stress and anger. All this, plus a more flexible body.

Hobby City has a huge specialist range of kitsets and models, including trains and radio controlled planes, cars and helicopters.

The speed, power and manoeuvrability of today’s radio controlled models is simply extraordinary – come and pay us a visit.

Classes run 7 days a week at two Shore locations – Albany at ANZ Business Centre call 415 4902, and Glenfield at 75 Porana Rd call 444 4070. www.bikramyoganz.co.nz

“We bring a taste of home to Africans living in New Zealand.”

Luke Joseph, Owner

Call us on 441 2505 Open Mon – Fri 9.30am to 6.00pm Sat 9.00am to 5.00pm Sun 10.00am to 5.00pm

“We serve Yum Cha 7 days a week, or try our famous Peking Duck.”

Connie Ng, Owner

Inside Africa sells African groceries, snacks, clothes and more.

If you have ever lived in Africa, you’ll find all your favourite things here.

If you have never been to Africa but would love to go, get the flavour by visiting us!

Open 7 days 9.30am to 6.30pm Call us on 443 0548

North Sea Village is a Chinese restaurant that specialises in food from the Southern half of China. It uses only Southern Chinese chefs, so the flavours are authentic. The Peking Duck is so good, it has its own loyal following. Live seafood is also a speciality – including paua, clams and crayfish.

Call us on 441 3332 Mon – Fri 10.30am to 10.00pm Sat and Sun 9.00am to 10.00pm

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(09) 410 9971

SmalesCorner@SmalesFarm – New Zealand’s best place to work and do business “People don’t need “People don’t need to understand banks, to understand banks need to banks, banks need people.” to understand understand people.”

“At child® our goal is simple: to make learning irresistible.”

Lee Clark, Director

ASB Smales Farm branch

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: (09) 448 4480 Hours: Mon — Fri 9:00am to 4:30pm ASB Bank Limited’s current Disclosure Statement is available free of charge from any branch of ASB.

“Some days you just need to escape the daily grind. Meet you there!”

Gordon Simpson, Owner

child® at Smales Farm is the highest quality pre-school available in New Zealand, setting the standard in both education and staffing.

We offer five innovative and individual learning environments, catering for all pre-school children from birth to five years. Our holistic teaching programmes use leading technology, structured learning plans, lesson evaluations and child-initiated activities.

Call us on 488 7766, or visit www.childpreschool.co.nz

“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

Quarry Bar at Smales Farm offers lunch, dinner and bar snacks in surroundings that are both smart and comfortable. With a choice of indoor or al fresco seating, it’s the perfect place for a meal or just a quiet drink with friends. Come in and check out their great menu today! Quarry also offers the ultimate venue for private functions.

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.

Monday – Friday 11.30am to Late Saturday – 12.00pm to Late Call us on 915 0101 www.quarrybar.co.nz

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

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

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

Peter and Jenny Zou, Owners

Daniel Noble, 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

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

7.00am to 6.00pm weekdays 9.00am to 4.00pm Saturday Call us on 488 7070

“We offer a fabulous environment for business meetings, or just relax with wine and some exceptional food.”

“We strive for simplicity and convenience.”

Lim, Manager

Jayson Hayde, Owner

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

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

Seriously good food and coffee has seen Columbus Coffee Smales Farm build a great reputation, win industry awards and gain a loyal following of regulars. Whether you’re seated in the plush leather lounge chairs, or out in the courtyard with its piazza atmosphere, you can relax in comfort and style.

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

From 6.00am weekdays and 8.00am weekends.

Call us on 486 3200

“We offer Accident & Medical 24/7, G.P afterhours and a reduced fee for After-hour Network qualifying groups.”

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

Bryan Rowney, Director

Dr Hilton Jones, Shorecare Medical Director

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.

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.

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Ground floor, Sovereign House, Smales Farm

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

www.shorecare.co.nz

“Welcome to the next generation of kiwi dentistry. Our brand new dental clinic is open 7 days a week.”

“Here at Vivo, we specialise in professional hair & beauty treatments that make you look good AND feel great!

Dr Andrew Campbell, owner of The Tooth Company

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45 minutes at no extra charge! This offer also applies to 45 and 60 minute Facial and Massage treatments.

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Channel Pets with DogHQ

This loveable Channel Magazine feature is presented by Louise O’Sullivan of DogHQ, the North Shore’s premium Dog Day Care facility. DogHQ provides the ultimate in social, physical and mental stimulation for dogs of all types in a safe and caring environment. DogHQ’s full range of services include obedience training, agility fun days, grooming and all natural nutrition. See all the fun for yourself at www.doghq.co.nz and www.facebook.com/doghq.

Prepare to be Board As we head into the holiday season it’s a good time to understand the best way to prepare the four legged member of your family for the experience of boarding.

In your ideal world, taking your pooch and/or moggie with you where-ever you go would be fabulous but this simply isn’t possible so boarding of some description is a fact of life for almost every dog and cat at some point in it’s life.

And, the more prepared you are, the better the experience will be for your pet.

Here are a few pointers to help you get it right: 1. Do your research and book well in advance. Find a place you are happy with by checking it out in person and discussing any specific concerns you have with the staff. Even if your pet doesn’t know the difference, if you are comfortable with where you are leaving your pet you will at least have a better holiday and not pass any anxiety onto your pet. In peak periods you have to be organised and book sometimes months in advance for the place you want.

2. Make sure you have all your vaccinations sorted. Make sure you understand all the required vaccinations and physically CHECK your records to make sure you meet the requirements. Some boarding facilities require vaccinations to have been given within a certain period of time prior to attendance. Talk to your vet if you have a poorly or older pet that might need extra protection going into a communal environment.

3. Provide your own food. You may not get a discount, but it is far better for your pet to have a consistent diet than to have a sudden change on top of extra stress. And don’t forget to provide it in an easy-to-manage container that is well labelled with the pet’s first name AND your surname. Make sure you provide more than enough food. Your pet might need extra feeding if it tends to lose weight in these situations.

4. Pack something familiar. It is nice for your pet to at least have a familiar smelling blanket to snuggle into for comfort. A favourite toy can also be a good idea if your pet has one that is safe and one that you don’t mind if you never get it back.

5. Inform the staff. If your pet has specific behaviours/feed habits etc the carers should know about, make sure you inform them. Write it down if it’s complex!

6. Give thorough contact details. Make sure you provide plenty of good contact information in case of emergency including the contact details of someone local who you trust to make decisions for your pet if you can’t be contacted.

7. Be Ok so your pet can be OK. The toughest part for most of us is the packing and the drop off, but this is the most important part. Try to be cool, calm and collected. To minimise the stress on your pet you need to save your emotion for after. Hand your pet over confidently and walk away. For those who find this impossible… it might be better for your pet if someone else does the dropping off.

8. Enjoy your holiday. If you’ve prepared well, there is no need to worry so enjoy your holiday!

Indie’s Insights I think lots of people expect that we dogs should all get along and like every other dog that we come across in the street. They expect this even when they can't do the same themselves. You simply can’t like everyone in the world.

Some just don’t smell right!

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Matthew Bellingham is a Director at Hayes Knight, an innovative chartered accountancy practice, where he specialises in strategic planning and business improvement. matthew.bellingham@hayesknight.co.nz – www.hayesknight.co.nz

Gut wrenching

Matthew Bellingham.

inspiration

A few weeks ago we ran the Breakthrough Breakfast, the sole purpose of which was to inspire the community both at a personal and business level. Now everyone wants to know when the next one is, but I digress.

Part way through the breakfast the audience were challenged to get a life.

It takes energy to grow a business and we forget that we have a finite amount of it (physical and mental). Poor health, whether through lack of exercise, poor diet or stress, reduces that energy reservoir. Several years ago Dr. Mike Ashby challenged me to get a life and as I heard him recount the lesson at the breakfast I found myself reflecting on a big step I recently took to do just that.

I’ve been doing crossfit for about six months now and loving it. For those new to the term, crossfit can best be likened to those gut wrenching military style training programmes. I started it with four mates and while it was great because it was something that we could do together, the businessman inside of me also knew they’d hold me accountable.

Whether you are running through the streets with logs on your shoulders or swinging the kettle bells in tandem with a buddy, crossfit is the embodiment of teamwork. You never want to let your team mates down and when you are struggling to finish a set, all of the team rally around to coach you through it. We all have our turn when we need encouragement, but for me it was a valuable reminder that we should also give it freely as it can unlock a hidden strength in people.

Don’t get me wrong it’s not all smiles and back slaps. The first few months were really hard while you learn the technical intricacies of the exercises and become familiar with the routines - all the while your body is screaming with pain! After the first session I could hardly walk for 6 days. It was only through the support of my mates that I went back. The next time I was only sore for 5 days so I figured that was an improvement and things slowly got better from there. I fear failure less now and I’m more comfortable pushing my limits and testing my strengths. In business you have to have a similar mind-set. It takes mental grit to keep pushing forward and not get discouraged when the going gets tough.

Any exercise performed incorrectly and without intensity and passion will not provide results. As time went on, I learnt the benefits of having two amazing coaches, Alex Porter and Lisa O’Neill. Their guidance and motivation make a huge difference; without them crossfit would be relegated to torture. At this point I can’t help but reflect on my profession. Many people still find the thought

It takes mental grit to keep pushing forward and not get discouraged when the going gets tough. of meeting with their accountant arduous, uninspiring and they generally put it off as long as they can. I have never wanted that for my clients and seeing Alex and Lisa in action has only fuelled my determination to make sure my clients never feel that way.

Alex and Lisa also make sure that no two crossfit sessions are the same.

This has certainly tested my adaptability to new challenges. But when you think about it no two days are the same and we have no way of knowing what we will be faced with in the morning. We can only show up, tackle the day head on and throw everything at it.

After six months of crossfit I feel stronger both physically and mentally.

The four of us now focus on beating our personal best and if we do, then we use the confidence gained to go even heavier and faster the next time. My energy reserves are higher than they have ever been and I’m hitting more of my personal and business goals, plus I feel inspired to keep going and set new ones. The experience has also rubbed off onto my clients. I now feel more comfortable pushing them to a place that they perhaps aspired to, but never thought possible and I am a better adviser for it. My team are also enjoying the new me and I think in some way it has helped refuel their energy tanks.

So maybe it’s time to get a life.

Every business needs an edge.

Find yours 21 March 2013.

Consisting of four workshops and follow up coaching, Business Edge promises innovative tools, new skills, fresh ideas and the know-how to put progressive plans in place for your business’ future. Course subsidy available to eligible business. To find out more visit hayesknight.co.nz/business-edge.

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Education: With Peter Clague, Kristin School

Kristin's Executive Principal, Peter Clague, offers a little advice to the parents of teenagers.

Misha Koudinov.

North Harbour Gymnastics Club Celebrates 25 Years For the past 25 years North Harbour Gymnastics has trained some of the most talented gymnasts in New Zealand as well as grown to be the country’s largest gymnastics club.

On November 17th the club will celebrate this achievement with a Gala Dinner at the North Shore Events Centre.

The 25th Anniversary celebration will be an opportunity for anyone who has been involved with the club from gymnasts, coaches and parents through to board members to come together to renew old ties and celebrate the clubs success.

North Harbour Gymnastics has produced and continues to train world class gymnasts with many having competed at World Championships, Olympic and Commonwealth Games. Laura Robertson was an Artistic gymnast who competed at the 2000 Olympics, and particularly memorable was Nikki Jenkins, who won a Gold medal for her vault at the 1990 Commonwealth Games. More recently young North Harbour Gymnast, Brittany Robertson won two silver medals at the 2011 Youth Commonwealth Games.

The club provides classes for pre-schoolers, Rhythmic and recreational gymnastics, schools as well as high performance competitive squads for both men’s and women’s artistic gymnastics.

The club also facilitates adult gymnastics attracting athletes from other sports such as snowboarding, free running, dancing; cheer leading and martial arts who want to learn essential gymnastics skills.

Gymnastics has rapidly increased in popularity, as parents, and coaches recognise that every sport requires the core competencies of gymnastics such as balance, agility, strength, speed and flexibility.

In 2011 AUT’s School of Sport and Recreation, undertook a study at North Harbour Gymnastics into the effect of gymnastics training on the physical function in children. The study showed that with just one term of gymnastics training, children had an increase in abdominal strength, flexibility, coordination and lower body strength.

North Harbour Gymnastics 25th Anniversary Celebration – Saturday 17 November, 6.30pm till late, North Shore Events Centre. Tickets $65, dinner and entertainment, from www.iticket.co.nz. For more info visit www.nhgym.co.nz or phone (09)443 2570. Also on facebook.com – search North Harbour Gymnastics.

Peter Clague, Executive Principal.

Feet of Clay Pottery is a strange business isn't it? With a million perfectly formed china cups and bowls lining the shelves at Farmers, you'd think 'how hard can it be?'

With thousands of people churning out identical crockery every year, here's a chance to apply your individual stamp, exercise your latent creativity, give the world something unique - why not give it a go? So you find yourself in a pokey wee studio following a wizened little fellow who's sporting sandals and a beard like a gorse bush. You glance scornfully about. An eclectic collection of earnest types in homespun cardigans are hunched intensely over lumps of misshapen clay, muttering to themselves or mud wrestling, wildeyed, as they try in vain to forge something that even resembles a man-made object. You can't wait to show them how it's done.

Twenty minutes later, you're seated in front of your very own potter's wheel, looking like the victim of a roadside bombing. You are covered from head to toe in sludge, your fingers are bleeding and there is a crater whirling round where your bowl once was. “Watch how she's doing it”, gorse beard advises, nodding at a slight woman half my size who is effortlessly coaxing a cup into existence.

But I'm a bloke, we don't do multi-tasking. If I take my eyes off this maniacally spinning clay for an instant the whole thing is liable to rocket off the wheel, decapitate the show-off next to me and replaster the ceiling. “If I could just stop the wheel for a moment?” I whimper, as my demonic slab of mud rears up once more and grows limbs of its own. The bearded-one chuckles, squeezes my shoulder with wiry hand and says cryptically, “The world turns.”

There's no time to contemplate that as I throw my body across the wheel, sacrificing myself to protect innocent bystanders from the next imminent detonation. The world turns. It makes you think.

Parenting is just pottery with people. Everyone else in the world is making their own kids, so you decide to have a crack. Getting going is fairly easy. Your children are born, perfect raw material and you begin to mould them. It all starts off fairly smoothly – they're just little lumps rolling round on the carpet but the task gets trickier as they rise up. They grow and grow and soon you're working flat out to keep up with them. Then they start to lurch out of control at times and little eccentricities begin to appear.

Increasingly, you'd like a break, a chance to catch your breath and reflect, but the wheel is relentless and never stops turning. Rough edges form and each time you smooth out one lump, another appears. Points of instability develop, or patches where they are too strong. You want to stop and smooth each one out, but life doesn't slow down long enough and your child's personality continues to form beneath your hands.

Here's what you learn about pottery and parenting: • both are messy, awkward, and can leave you with mud on your face • they're unrelenting and totally absorbing • it’s impossible to make identical pieces • success always lies in time spent forming a solid base • strength and fragility are simply matters of perspective • if you stuff it up, you can't really give the end result away to the relatives for Christmas I guess the best thing is, for as long as your work of art lingers in your home, it takes pride of place amongst all your treasures, quirks and all.

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Nicola Russ, Partner, Business Team, Simpson Western nicolar@simpsonwestern.co.nz – www.simpsonwestern.co.nz Nicola Russ.

Show me the money Helping your business get paid on time You are asked to carry out some work for a customer. You do a great job, you deliver on time and the customer is happy. But, wait a minute, where's your money? Why haven't you been paid? If this is a familiar scenario, here are some tips on how to get paid on time.

Have written terms of trade: Clear terms of trade will ensure your customer knows exactly when payment is required, and the consequences of failing to pay. Make sure your terms allow you to charge interest on late payments and to pass on any debt collection costs. Charging interest can act as a strong deterrent against late payment. If you are selling over the internet, your terms should also be displayed in a prominent position on your website.

If you bill monthly, your invoices should be sent out promptly at the end of the month. Make your invoice as easy to pay as possible. Most businesses have electronic payment systems so place your bank details on the bottom of your invoice. Consider accepting credit card payments. You may incur bank fees, but the benefits of receiving prompt payment could make credit card payments an attractive option.

Provide estimates where possible: While it can often be awkward discussing costs with a new client, estimates will ensure there are no surprises, and can significantly increase the likelihood of getting paid once the work is completed.

Establish a collections policy: Your collections policy may comprise a series of follow-up statements, letters, emails and telephone calls. Don't just rely on sending letters.

Try picking up the phone and speaking with your customer, as a verbal request for payment is difficult to ignore. Your customer will be obliged to address the matter there and then.

Whatever your policy, you must stick to it and stay on the ball. The longer you leave it, the less likely you will be paid. You may want to send a statement before payment is due, and then send more regular follow-ups; the tone becoming firmer with each communication. Then, if you don't have any success, get tough. If you have threatened to hand the debt to your lawyer if payment is not received by a certain date, then follow through.

Cash flow is important and you deserve to be paid for your efforts. So, try out these tips, and be proactive and prompt about debt recovery. Those who shout the loudest usually get paid.

Send your invoice promptly: Send out invoices as soon as you have completed the work while the value your customer has received is fresh in their mind.

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.

Know your customer: Know who you are dealing with before you start work. Is your potential customer a sole trader or a limited liability company? How long have they been in business? Consider carrying out a credit check or asking for trade references. Also think about requesting a deposit as a prepayment for your work. The deposit should be a sufficient amount to enable you to pay your trade creditors if your customer defaults.

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Mark Harris.

Investing with Spicers

Mark Harris - Authorised Financial Adviser (AFA).

Phone: 486 7892 Email: mark.harris@spicers.co.nz www.spicers.co.nz

Is there ever a right time to invest?

In the wake of a decade of unprecedented economic and financial highs and lows, are there any signs investors can learn about when to invest in order to achieve better results?

Unfortunately, it’s unrealistic to expect perfect timing when it comes to investing. Unless you have a crystal ball or a time travel machine, it’s almost impossible to pinpoint the right moment to enter and exit the market every time.

Assuming you have neither of these, then what are your best options as an investor?

In my view, the most successful approach for long term growth investing has little to do with ‘the right time’.

You could be forever waiting for the perfect moment, but quite often, this is only realised once it has passed, which only means missed opportunities. By the same token, being overly bullish could lead to regret.

Instead, I suggest staying power and some good old-fashioned discipline are the essential ingredients for achieving your financial goals.

Here are my timeless tips for investing:

cost of investing is spread out. The average overall price tends to even out the highs and lows, and timing entry to markets therefore becomes redundant.

This approach suits the investor who doesn’t want to worry about fickle market behaviour and lessen their exposure to risk.

1. Choose a range of investments The main investment choices such as cash, bonds, property and stocks typically perform differently during the economic cycle. For example when one asset class is up (such as bonds) another may be down (such as shares).

It’s not surprising then that perhaps the most important lesson investors learnt from the recent economic crisis was that their portfolios should have been more diversified.

If you own a selection of shares across a variety of companies, check they are not exclusive to one country e.g. New Zealand: it only takes an epidemic, like foot and mouth disease, or a natural disaster, to drag down an entire nation’s economy and the value of your shares with it.

By owning a spread of investments means you’ll be able to benefit from the positive moves, and better absorb the negative ones. An AFA can help you construct a portfolio with a mix of asset classes that suit your risk profile and your financial goals.

4. What next?

There was a time when a 100 point swing in the Dow Jones made headline news, but not these days. The world continues to experience unique financial and economic circumstances, which means, (rather annoyingly for economic forecasters), turning to the history books in order to predict what might happen next is futile.

Never before has there been such growth (just think of emerging economies such as India and China) and such decline (take your pick from Greece, Italy, Spain…). For the investor, this changeable environment emphasises the need for reliable, expert advice. A qualified AFA can help with the decision making for the best results long term.

In summary, the old saying ‘it’s not timing the market that matters, but time in the market’ has never been more relevant. When you’re planning ahead, remember to stay disciplined, ensure your portfolio has unrelated asset classes, and think long term.

2. Little by little If you’re keen to minimise your exposure to market fluctuations, then an increasingly popular way to achieve portfolio growth is to drip feed your investments. Known as ‘dollar cost averaging’ the objective is to make systematic contributions into your portfolio at varying prices over time. By making these ‘little yet often’ contributions over an extended period means the

If you have any questions about your financial situation or investing, I may be able to assist. You can reach me on: 486 7892 or email: mark.harris@spicers.co.nz

3. A disciplined approach One of the biggest mistakes an amateur investor can make is to react to every market movement. With easy access to real-time stock market performance, it can be tempting to obsess over your investments.

Certain asset classes, such as shares for example, can test the nerves of even the calmest of souls. It’s difficult to keep emotional decisions at bay, particularly when a share price plunges. It’s human nature to follow suit, and sell up – but this can often be the worst decision, as you’re selling at the very lowest price.

For long-term investors, it’s important to stay calm during periods of volatility.

Monitor your portfolio and review where you’re at with an AFA. By and large, those investors who stick with their original investment plan tend to benefit the most.

The information in this article is of a general nature only and is no substitute for personalised advice. If you would like advice that takes into account your particular financial situation or goals, please contact your financial adviser.

A disclosure statement is available on request and free of charge from your Adviser.

This article has been produced by Spicers Portfolio Management in conjunction with your local Spicers Authorised Financial Adviser – Mark Harris. For any questions you have on this article or for advice that takes into account your particular financial situation or goals, please contact Mark on 09 486 7892 or email mark.harris@spicers.co.nz

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Investing with Mike Taylor, PieFunds

Mike Taylor.

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

09 486 1701 www.piefunds.co.nz

More of the same…

A Slowing Chinese economy (Chinese equities are now back near 2009 lows), US Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke stringing the market along with the hope of “QE 3” or is it “QE 4” now?

ECB’s Mario Draghi in a stand-off with the Germans over supporting PIIGS with ECB (aka German) funding. Oh and I almost forgot, the fear of the US Fiscal Cliff. That is the idea that if US lawmakers do not pass a new resolution by 31 December 2012 to revoke or defer a number of tax increases and budget cuts, the US will suffer a predicted 3-4% hit to GDP, thereby forcing the US into recession in 2013.

However, to you and me, I think QE3 has already happened. The fear trade and negative narrative playing out through the media has already pushed rates to all time lows. A recovery in housing is now underway. I recently re-fixed some of my mortgage at 4.95%. In 2007 I was paying 11% on part of the money! I suspect the Fed is less important now than most think.

Its’ now almost 5 years since the GFC kicked off yet many of the worries and fears still persist. Financial scars take a long time to heal.

Perhaps by 2013 we might be able to put an end to the end of the world investing psychology.

How did Pie get on through this wall of worry? Very well. As at 31 August 2012 the Pie Australasian Growth Fund has returned 133% net of fees since inception in 2007 and the Pie Australasian Dividend Fund is up 30% since inception in 2011. As a firm Pie now manages $50m of client money and considering that we started with only $2m in December 2007 this is a big milestone for us. I’d like to thank the Directors and our staff for helping me achieve this goal. A big thank you must also go to my family, especially my wife for putting up with all the stress, sweat and tears in getting there. With our funds under management at $50m it appears that it won’t be long before we are forced to announce that the Dividend Fund will also be closing to new investment – something to bear in mind. There will be no Growth Fund or Dividend fund # 2. We have limited capacity available in our funds and once we are full, we are full. One of the secrets to producing top performance is to restrict the amount of money you manage. If you would like to invest with Pie, contact our client manager Thom Bentley on 486 1701 or thom@piefunds.co.nz for a copy of our Investment Statement.

Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. No person, including the Directors of Pie Funds Management Limited, guarantees the repayment of units in the fund or any return of units in the fund.

Returns can be negative as well as positive.

Talking Trusts: Tammy McLeod, Davenports

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This monthly column is provided by Tammy Mcleod (BA LLB), a partner at Davenports Harbour Lawyers. Tammy leads the Davenports Harbour Trust Team and enjoys providing clients with advice and assistance on a broad range of issues involving the establishment and structuring of asset plans, interpretation of trust deeds, duties of trustees and the management and administration of trust funds. A key part of Tammy’s practice is reviewing existing asset holding structures to ensure they achieve the needs and requirements they were established to meet. She is also experienced in Property (Relationships) Act issues and believes that the provisions of the Act are an important consideration in personal asset planning.

Tammy is a past president of the Auckland Women’s Lawyers’ Association and is a current co-convenor of the NZICA Trust Special Interest Group.

Tammy McLeod.

Outdated Will?

Peter’s was Peter and Sally had been living together for 13 years. They owned a home jointly (worth $900,000/no mortgage), had a joint bank account with a balance of $250,000 and both had separate assets (cash, term deposits, Kiwisaver and life insurance policy) in their own names worth approximately $500,000.

In February this year they got married. It was a second marriage for them both.

Unfortunately, in August, Peter died of a sudden heart attack. Peter and Sally had not updated their Wills since they got married and the family was now faced with huge problems. Under the law, marriage revokes any earlier Wills and so in the eyes of the law, Peter died without a Will. His estate had to be dealt with under the Administration Act. Because the home and joint bank account were jointly owned, these transferred to Sally as the survivor. Furthermore, under the Administration Act, Sally was entitled to the first $155,000 of Peter’s estate and then the balance remaining was split 1/3 for Sally and 2/3 for Peter’s two adult children.

This means Sally received the home, joint bank account proceeds of $250,000 and a further payment of $270,000.

The remaining $230,000 was paid to Peter’s two adult daughters (who don’t particularly get on with Sally).

Peter’s earlier Will (made while single before he met Sally) had left his entire estate to his two daughters – now they will inherit only $115,000 each and plan to make a claim against the estate. This claim will involve huge legal costs for all involved and may take years to sort out through the Courts.

This scenario with blended families and old out-dated wills is not uncommon.

When completing a Will a person needs to consider what their assets are at the time of making the Will, who they want to leave their property to and also consider what the competing claims from family members can potentially be. Wills should also be updated when there is a change in circumstances (such as getting married or divorced). Transferring your assets to a trust during your lifetime is a good way of ensuring your assets are dealt with as you wish upon your death. This can certainly discourage unhappy children from making claims against your estate as you have no assets in your personal name to claim against!

Get in touch with Tammy McLeod by e-mail: tammy.mcleod@davenportsharbour.co.nz or visit: www.davenportsharbour.co.nz

DAVENPORTS H A R B O U R

L A W Y E R S

331 Rosedale Road, Albany. Phone: 915 4380 Email: tammy.mcleod@davenportsharbour.co.nz www.davenportsharbour.co.nz

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North Shore YMCA: News

The 4th Annual YMCA Walk the Line Young Designers Show YMCA’s ‘Walk the Line’ young designers fashion held as part of NZ Fashion Week for the third successive year and exceeded all expectations. The youth focused event was run by Raise Up, the YMCA’s youth development programme and included teen designers from all over Auckland. The show drew an audience of 700 and the response from participants and audience was overwhelming.

The overall winner – Andrew Abrau from Massey High School, entered a Wearable Art garment made of 8000 hand cut scales from V cans, painted gold. Very impressive! Raise up Crew member Hannah Schwartfeger from Birkenhead College won the Open Design category with a grey dress, undercoated with a bright orange graff-art inspired explosion. Jessica Greetham won the Cultural Category with a brilliant red – yellow dress called ‘Sun’. Brendan Lee from Rangitoto College won the High Fashion category with a male garment, black and grey with a front zip.

Working on the show were 47 designers, all but seven from the North Shore, 36 models, 18 hair and make-up stylists, three presenters, five back stage team members, 15 other volunteers, four photographers… all young people.

The show was very polished and professional with some Fashion Week personnel commenting that the garments were of the same quality of other Fashion Week designers, if not better. Some designers were approached to sell their garments.

Winner of Wearable Art and Overall Winner from Massey High

Also impressed by the talent on show in the event were the judges – popular street fashion bloggers FOUREYES. The four judges wrote: “The four of us thoroughly enjoyed judging the Walk the Line show this year and being involved in an event that showcases the work of some very talented young designers in New Zealand. We had to make some Winner of High Fashion cate gory very difficult decisions as we were from Rangitoto College. blown away by the time and effort the designers had put into the pieces that we saw. We hope that being part of the event encourages the participants to continue to express themselves through design and that it inspired the audience as much as it did us”.

Although there could only be one winner, the overall standard of the designs in Walk the Line and the response from the judges and audience suggests that there is an enormous pool of fashion talent amongst young people in Auckland and on the Shore in particular.

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Raise up has been running a talent quest/youth showcase since it started on the North Shore in 2006.

The very first event had 25 performances and over 400 in attendance. This year we decided to rebrand the product to Encore Alley, and overhaul the feeling/ look of the event from amateur to something more professional!

Our youth showcase is a very important event on the Raise up youth calendar.

We feel strongly about music and drama as an outlet for youth emotion and wish to increase the opportunities provided to local youth by encouraging just that. We also feel that inter-school events not only expand networks but encourage further competition, motivating youth to continue improving their chosen talent.

It also provides an opportunity for family and friends to witness the passion and talent of the performers, which hopefully leads to appreciation and inspiration.

The Corelli School of Performing Arts in Browns Bay played host to 30 artists, entertaining the crowd over a two hour period – the quality of the talent was phenomenal! Two dance acts, three bands and 11 amazing voices set the bar high this year. We even had Raise up crew members adding some variety with poems and juggling!

The overall winner, Alex Bright performed an original song while also playing the piano – an amazing talent and a name that should be remembered! One judge, Joshua Cesan best known for his work with the V Motion project said “ The talent at the show was outstanding it was so surprising to see such talent and originality.

I truly enjoyed judging!”

The Raise up crew ran an excellent event and feedback from the performers was very positive; the atmosphere was electric – a great night all round!

Keep your eye out for this exciting event again next year.

If you have any questions or comments please contact Ben or Karyn, Raise up Coordinators at YMCA North Shore at raiseup.northshore@nzymca.com

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Mid-life crisis at The PumpHouse – Last of the Red Hot Lovers by Neil Simon Pulitzer prize-winning American playwright and screenwriter Neil Simon has a long and distinguished career of creating a particular style of comedy that is typically Jewish with its roots in New York.

Navel-gazing, neurotic, self-deprecating characters populate his works which unlike much of the comedy that came before it, is heavy on irony; in the words of Jack Lemmon, “Neil has the ability to write characters — even the leading characters that we’re supposed to root for — that are absolutely flawed. They have foibles. They have faults. But, they are human beings. They are not all bad or all good; they are people we know.”

Some of Neil Simon’s stage and screen hits include Barefoot in the Park, The Odd Couple, Sweet Charity, Brighton Beach Memoirs and Biloxi Blues. Last of the Red Hot Lovers premiered on Broadway in 1969, running for over 700 performances and is just one of 30 plays penned by Simon who is considered to be America’s greatest living playwright with more Tony and Oscar nominations than any other.

He is also the world’s most successful playwright whose plays have been produced in dozens of languages and multiple film and television adaptations. Simon’s more famous contemporary Woody Allen has made this style of humour his signature.

More recently, Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David have pushed the envelope further. Their sophisticated humour has always been understood and appreciated in New Zealand.

In Tadpole Productions’ October season of Last of the Red Hot Lovers at The PumpHouse, long-time Auckland actor of stage and screen and North Shore resident, Peter Feeney, is Barney Cashman, a 47-year-old middle-aged man in the throes of a mid-life crisis. In a desperate attempt to grab a piece of the ‘Swinging Sixties’ sexual revolution, Barney embarks on a series of seductions with three very different women - all in his Mother’s apartment.

Each encounter presents Barney with a classic nightmare date scenario as each woman adds her own batch of neuroses, nuttiness and substance abuse into the mix. His simple desire to spice up a life of mundane regularity swiftly descends into tangled web territory.

Last of the Red Hot Lovers is Peter Feeney’s first Neil Simon comedy and the October season will be his second appearance on The PumpHouse Theatre stage. Peter – “like Barney Cashman, I’m 47 but I sincerely hope that my no doubt imminent mid-life crisis, when it lands, will not be as brutally painful as Barney’s. I’d like to reassure my wife that I’m currently not planning any extra-marital affairs”.

Barney’s three paramours are played by Joy Buckle who takes on the role of Elaine, a serial adulteress and ranting sex addict; Bodelle De Ronde plays young pothead psycho Bobbi with Anna Stillaman rounding out the trio in the role of the depressive Jeanette, who also happens to be a friend of Barney’s wife.

Peter Feeney is the

BOOKINGS:

LAST OF THE

Red Hot Lovers THE AWARD-WINNING COMEDY BY NEIL SIMON

Directed by JOHN ANTONY

OCTOBER 18 - 27

Ph 489 8360 or www.pumphouse.co.nz The PumpHouse Theatre (off Manurere Ave) Killarney Park, Takapuna. info@pumphouse.co.nz The PumpHouse acknowledges the support of Pub Charity.

Clockwise - Joy Buckle, Bodelle de Ronde, Anna Stillaman, Peter Feeney.

Last of the Red Hot Lovers is the second production for fledgling North Shore theatre company Tadpole Productions and is their first comedy. The company’s debut production at The PumpHouse in June this year saw a successful season of the classic drama The Lion in Winter by James Goldman.

What's On... @ The Pumphouse October 1- 13 Theatre for children in the October school holidays Tim Bray Productions Presents Hairy Maclary

By Lynley Dodd’s October 8 @ 7pm Dark Mondays play-reading in the PumpHouse Coal Bunker ‘Liston’s Children’ by Denis Edwards Bar opens at 6pm Entry by Koha, all welcome October 18 - 27 Tadpole Productions present Last of the Red Hot Lovers The award-winning comedy by Neil Simon November 3 - 17 North Shore Music Theatre presents Into the Woods

By Stephen Sondheim

November 18 @ 2pm (Sunday) North Shore Organ and Keyboard Club presents A Sunday Afternoon Musical Spectacular November 20 -24 Galatea Theatre presents Crimes of the Heart

By Beth Henly November 25 @ 3pm (Sunday) Jan Preston presents Boogie Down Under Ragtime and boogie jazz piano trio December 3rd to 21st Theatre for children in the December school holidays Tim Bray Productions Presents The Santa Claus Show 2012

By Tim Bray

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The Rose Centre: What's on

Calendar Girls at The Rose Centre Company Theatre, the resident theatre group at The Rose Centre in Belmont, has landed the rights to stage the popular play “Calendar Girls” that centres on the women of the Rylstone Women’s Institute in North Yorkshire.

And true to the story – which sees members bare all as part of an alternative calendar – the cast will drop everything for a good cause. “We decided a few months ago that we would like to perform this play and be included in such a unique experience and the response from those in the society has been amazing,” director Kathy Gent said. “The author Tim Firth is hoping to break the record for the most productions of a play world-wide within a 12 month period and we are proud to be part of that record attempt. A proportion of the profits will go to a charity related to cancer or leukaemia. Due to the nature of the play and it being such a massive hit on stage and screen, rehearsals should be huge fun, with everyone pitching in to make it not only a fantastic production, but also to ensure that this is an event that will live long in the memories of audience and theatre. We’ve certainly not done anything quite like it before.”

The play is based on the real life story of the Women’s Institute in North Yorkshire, who were accustomed to producing a charity calendar each year – with the best rural snaps they could capture. But, in an attempt to raise funds for a local hospital after the husband of one of their members fell ill, they opted instead to produce a calendar featuring naked snaps of the group – as opposed to the usual genteel rural scene.

The calendar became a worldwide sensation – out-selling some of the biggest pin-ups on the planet and generating enough interest to spark a smash hit film.

“The popularity of the play – which has been in the West End for many years and continues to tour professionally, and the response to the original film being so positive, means that we have a great deal to live up to,” Kathy said. “It is so important

to carry on the legacy of this story and expectations are high.”

“The challenge will be to exceed those expectations and bring our audience something new by way of enjoyment and insight into this amazing tale.”

Auditions for Calendar Girls will be held at 2pm on Sunday 28 October at The Rose Centre. If you would like to audition please phone Kathy on 445 6447. The performances will run 6 - 27 April 2013.

Groups can book the theatre for a fundraising event, paying half price for the tickets and raising money for charity. Phone Richard on 445 9900 if you are interested in a group booking. Smaller groups also receive a discount.

The Rose Singers The Rose Singers are a mixed group of people of all ages who love to sing for fun, friendship and to entertain themselves and the Community.

Based at The Rose Centre in Belmont on Auckland’s North Shore where they mostly perform, they also sing for the wider community.

The Rose Singers started with about 10 singers in April 2010 and during that time produced two shows in April 2010 & 2011 featuring a Dad’s Army theme.

In late 2011 they performed two shows. The first being “Showtime” and all proceeds from that show went to help the people of Christchurch. Later they performed “Marvellous Movie Melodies” a selection of hit songs from movies.

This year in April 2012 they performed “The Air Raid Shelter” written by one of the members, Graeme Webber, and by this time the membership had climbed to around 20. The group is currently working on “How the West was Sung”, conceived and directed by Ruth Chapman, this a concert of songs and dances with a w West theme. Songs such as Home on The Range and Clementine will be performed at The Rose Centre over three nights from October 16-18 at 7.30pm. Five of the members form the orchestra. The current production has over 30 performers but the membership of the group stands at about 50. The group meets every Thursday, usually at the home of one of the members. New members are welcome and if interested contact Ruth on 489 8632 or email: r.segrove@xtra.co.nz

How the West Was Sung Join with the troop of over 30 Singers as we bring you some of those old melodies sung round the campfires and in the Saloon Bars also songs from the shows.

Remember those old favourites.....

Home on The Range, Don’t Fence Me In, Red River Valley, Down by the Riverside, Clementine....

At the Rose Centre - Tues. Oct. 16 Wed. 17 & Thurs 18 from 7.30. Tickets: $20 and $ 15 concessions (includes a light supper). There will be a cash bar operating. Bookings: Ph. Richard at the Rose Centre on 4459900 or email info@rosecentre.co.nz

Drama, comedy, music, magic and dance!

Open 8:30am - 4pm, Monday - Friday

Web: www.rosecentre.co.nz

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Northart: News

Lindsey Kirk 2012 Recipients Acrylic and collage on canvas.

Freda Brierley 2012 Good Shot Machine stitch on linen.

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& creativity Richard Higham 2012, Bird of Paradise acrylic on canvas.

Extraordinary talent – In Northart's October exhibitions Northart highlights the extraordinary depth of talent and creativity to be found in local communities with its October exhibitions.

We start with an exhibition by students and past students of Birkenhead College which is currently on show and continuing until October 10th. Absolute Beginners, which includes photography, painting and installation has been staged to provide a platform for artists at the beginning of their careers; to give them experience exhibiting in a professionally run arts space, provide them with opportunities to develop on-going critical and supportive relationships, as well as to strengthen the local contemporary arts community.

Fifty Shades of Green, a painting exhibition of exquisitely rendered foliage and New Zealand bush

by Richard Higham, opens on Monday 8th. Richard studied art under well known Westlake Boys High School tutors Lyndon Smith, John Horner and Paul Dibble, and then trained and worked as an architect while continuing his interest in drawing and painting through exhibiting mostly single works in various local art awards and members’ shows. He has now put together a substantial body of work for this, his first solo, show. The opening function for Fifty Shades of Green will be held Sunday 7th October from 5pm – 7pm; do come along and join us in celebrating his achievement.

Opening on the same evening in an adjacent gallery is Hang Five a group exhibition by Freda

Brierley, Lindsey Kirk, Nicol Sanders-O’Shea, Janis Marler Harkness and Jacqueline Aust. All five artists live in Auckland North (the former North Shore City and Rodney areas). There is no overarching theme or subjective link between them; rather they are five individuals all of whom are highly accomplished artists and whose work when brought together makes an exhibition that is variously serene, disturbing, thought provoking and whimsical! All in all, another not to be missed show! Hang Five and Fifty Shades of Green continue until 28th October.

While painting shows dominate the gallery this month, there is one textile based exhibition – Japonisme, by well known local weaver Alison Francis (if you haven’t seen it yet, check out her stunning work in the Birkenhead Library) and Dianne Dudfield (from the Bay of Plenty). The two artists share a passion for Japanese art and Japanese influenced art and their works in the show reflects this. Each artist is exhibiting four kimono referenced jackets, each of which relates to a different season, as well as wall hung pieces.

Japonisme opens on Sunday 14th from 5pm – 7pm, as does the final exhibition, Internal Landscapes, a painting exhibition by two Warkworth based emerging artists, Lisa Currin and Heather Owens. Their images express internal mind states, personal feelings, and the highs and lows, light and dark spaces and experiences, of daily life.

So there is lots to enjoy at Northart this month. If

you would like to make up a group and learn more about any of the shows, we welcome day or evening visits and are happy to arrange an artist or curator’s talk, as well as provide refreshments afterwards (a small fee applies). There are various more formal talks scheduled too. Check out the calendar on our website www.northart.co.nz. Don’t forget you and your children/grandchildren are most welcome to join in our Gallery Time for Kids on the first and third Sunday of the month.

For further information, contact the gallery or visit www.northart.co.nz

Jacqueline Aust 2012 Danse Macabre Photogravure.

Northart, Norman King Square, Ernie Mays Street, Northcote Shopping Centre Phone 09 480 9633 northart@ihug.co.nz www.northart.co.nz Northart is supported by Auckland Council and the Birkenhead Licensing Trust and is open 10am – 4pm daily, evening viewings by arrangement. Admission is free.

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Mairangi Arts Centre: News

Mairangi Arts Centre – It’s a Way of Life!

“I found out it’s not so much an art class, it’s a way of life!” Cath Beagley, on the Introduction to Creative Glass Class with Lou Pendergrast Mathieson at Mairangi Arts Centre.

(September 2012) October heralds the start of the final term of the year, with classes beginning on Monday 15th October. Why not treat yourself, or someone you love, to an art class? We have a large range of classes and workshops on offer to adults, teenagers and children.

Our tutors are all highly accomplished practising artists themselves and will nurture and inspire you in the process of making art. If you are already a practising artist yourself you may be interested in attending one of our untutored groups where you work with other like minded individuals in one of our studios. Our children’s classes are very popular, with our tutors nurturing the creativity within the children and supporting them to develop their confidence and skills in making paintings, drawings, prints, clay sculpture and lots more. If you have been thinking about taking a class with us, just give us a call and we’ll help you find the class that is right for you! You

never know what you might discover about yourself and you are sure to meet lots of new friends on your journey.

October heralds the start of the final term of the year, with classes beginning on Monday 15th October. Why not treat yourself, or someone you love, to an art class?

Our popular school holiday programme runs from October 1st – 12th. This time we have a theme of Outerspace. We have a stellar range of classes in painting, drawing, clay, sculpture, craft and moviemaking for all the budding young artists out there.

Join YAC (Young Artist Club) and exhibit any work

made in the holiday programme in our end of year exhibition Kids in Space 26th November – 1st December.

Exhibitions this month include Not Just PotsSculpture Exhibition 19th September – 10th October.

Visit this show and see a selection of sculpture ranging from ceramic and glass through to found object sculpture. Our members and students are the backbone and the heart of the Centre and we are looking forward to Out of the Blue. A Members and Students Exhibition 17th October – November 3rd with some great awards and prizes up for grabs.

Then it’s Passionate About Pastels 7th – 21st November.

We also offer all sorts of other opportunities to the community. Gift vouchers, Children’s birthday parties, an in house gallery store which is the perfect place to buy an original NZ made gift, membership for adults, young people and children.

Mairangi Arts Centre. Art for the Community.

20 Hastings Rd, Mairangi Bay. 4782237. www.mairangiarts.co.nz

Open 9.30am – 4pm Monday to Saturday We open on Sundays for some exhibitions.

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Lake House Arts Centre: News

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Marie Sanders, merit – Vibrant fruit pastel.

Becky Ryan, objec

The Great Craft Sale and School Holiday Art Programme Especially for our young ones, this October School Holday programme running from 1 – 12 October is themed “Spring”, affordable, fun and creative.

After the success of the Annual Great Art Sale in July where we sold over 70 paintings, a new initiative is being created; The Great Craft Sale. On Sunday 14 October from 10am – 3pm crafters will be selling an array of work from small affordable ceramics, quilts, jewellery, beadwork, crochet and more. A great opportunity to purchase some interesting, one-off presents before Christmas will be upon us.

If you missed out on viewing the Lake House Annual Members’ Merit awards, the exhibition closes on Sunday 7 October. Congratulations to the following winners: Lib Steward’s oil still-life won the Panasonic Lumix digital camera and the Takapuna Art Supplies voucher. Becky Ryan won the Object prize sponsored

by CCG Industries and Gordon Harris the Art and Graphic store supplied vouchers for the third prize going to Chris Ashton’s and forth prize to Ann Norris, both watercolours. Merits were awarded to Lynette Jolicoeur, Julia Henderson, Fiona Ehn and Marie Sanders.

Upcoming exhibitions: 1. The Devonport Leisure Painters include paintings by a group of 20 experienced artists working in a range of styles and media. On display in the Becroft and Café Galleries from 8 – 21 Oct, the preview evening will be held on Monday 8 October from 5-7pm 2. “Under my Umbrella” 23 Oct to 4 Nov by sculptor John Fergusson who elaborates, “In recent times I’ve had to face the fact that the umbrella I’ve been hiding under is rather useless at keeping me and those close to me dry.

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a season or two and you will see what has taken me more than three decades to see.”

3. “Women” 23 Oct – 4 Nov. A group show with the theme of “Women” featuring Trina Batchelor, David Heras Verde, Giuliano Giuliani and Cassandra Gordon Harris.

The Galleries and Office are open daily Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm and on the weekends from 10am – 3pm. The Café is open Tuesday to Sunday from 8am, always closed Mondays.

For more information visit www.lakehousearts.org.nz or contact the Centre on 486 4877 or email manager@lakehousearts.org.nz

School Holidays ~ 1 - 12 Oct 2012 After School ~ 15 Oct - 15 Dec 2012

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Education: Kristin School

Second North Harbour Championship for Kristin Basketball Girls

It is two in a row for Kristin’s Premier Girls’ Basketball team who have won the North Harbour Womens’ Open Grade Championship for the second year running. The girls defended their 2011 title in the nail-biting final against Carmel College at the North Shore Events Centre to come away with a decisive 63-45 victory.

It was a tough match for the Kristin team who had lost two games to Carmel College during their regular season. “We had our backs to the wall going in but the girls rose to the challenge, especially in the second half. It is to their credit that they came away with an eighteen point win,” said Cherry Webster, Director of Sport at Kristin School.

The first half of the game was closely contested with Carmel ahead by six points at half time.

Kristin quickly pegged back the lead in the second half as Sarah Strom changed the momentum, hitting two big three pointers in the third quarter and also adding another in the fourth. Habiba Tawfik had a solid performance and kept pressure on the opposition, scoring regularly on backdoor cuts and drives to the basket. Paget McCutcheon and Zeynep Semiz had strong defensive games, good finishing and chasing rebounds. Florence Hinder and Emma Haldane worked hard at both ends of the court and scored key baskets.

Cherry Webster says the strength of the team comes from the strong relationships of the players as well as the motivating influence of their new coach. “We have two very experienced players in the form of Sarah Strom and Habiba Tawfik who have provided great leadership to the girls, and it has been a huge asset to have Amanda Harris take on the coaching role this year.

Her competitive experience of playing at the top levels of New Zealand Basketball is something all of these girls admire and aspire to” As well as being a back-to-back win for the team, this is the third time in four years that the North Harbour title has gone to the girls from Kristin.

The school’s Premier boys’ team had a convincing 69 – 50 win over Glenfield College in their final game to secure third in the North Harbour Mens’ Open Grade.

Golden Voices

Debating Champions

Six spectacular performances ended in Gold for Euphony at the National Big Sing Finale in Wellington in August.

The 2012 event marked the third consecutive year that Kristin’s premier girls’ choir had been selected for the national competition and, under the expert guidance of their new Director David Squire, the girls earned their spot in the top four secondary school choirs in the country.

The group of Year 10 to 13 students performed six pieces across two separate recitals; In a Glorious Garden Green by David Hamilton, Malagueña by Einojuhani Rautavaara, It was a Lover and his Lass by William Mathias; Lift Thine Eyes by Felix Mendelssohn, Men's Shadows by John Ritchie and Don't Tell Mama from Cabaret arranged by Mark Brymer.

“The feeling of being at a music festival where everyone shares your passion for music is just indescribable,” reflects Amy Chang, “The moment our Gold Award was announced I had tears in my eyes. I felt so proud that all of our hard work has been recognised”.

As a Year 13 student, this will be the last year at the Big Sing for Amy who has been a part of Euphony since 2010, but thanks to a strong culture of mentoring and development within the group, there are a large number of very talented girls coming up through the year levels who are keen to continue the tradition of Euphony. Livy Wicks (Year 9) and Alex Tunui (Year 11) are two such students; “It was such an amazing experience to sing alongside all the other choirs, to meet new people and to have so much fun. We can’t wait to do it all again.”

Mitchell Smitheram, Verity Johnson and Matt Bartlett were emphatic victors at the Auckland Secondary Schools’ Debating Championship in August where they took top honours in a challenging final against King’s College.

Competing in the highest grade in Auckland - Premier Advanced - the three were negating the moot: “This house believes that children should provide financial support to their parents in retirement.”

Cheered on by a large crowd of friends, family, teachers and supporters, each member of the team contributed to a fantastic performance. All three team members were placed among the top 10 speakers in the Auckland region.

This result follows on from a season of high achievements for Kristin’s debaters. Only weeks before this senior final, Mitchell was in Wellington to represent Auckland in the Russell McVeagh New Zealand Schools’ Debating Championship. He was selected for this team after being awarded Speaker of the Tournament at the earlier Auckland Regional Schools’ event. Kristin’s Junior Premier Team also made it to their respective final under the guidance of Mitchell who has devoted many hours to coaching the younger squad.

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A proud group of Junior School students performed the National Anthem for the All Whites when their training was completed.

Tips and Tricks from

the All Whites

Kristin School played host to the All Whites for their final training day in the lead up to their World Cup qualifier match against Solomon Islands in September.

A full-strength team was onsite at Kristin, braving four seasons in one day as they ran through their drills under the watchful eye of Coach Ricki Herbert.

A proud group of Junior School students performed the National Anthem for the All Whites when their training was completed, before presenting each of the players with a small token of thanks. The players returned the favour by taking the time for autographs and photos with their fans. More photos from the day and a video of the Junior School choir can be viewed on the Kristin School Facebook page; www.facebook.com/kristin.school.nz

Building Greatness.

It’s best to start early.

CHOOSING A KINDERGARTEN? To visit our Kindergarten, request a prospectus or discuss enrolments please call the Director of Admissions 415 9566 ext 2324 or admissions@kristin.school.nz

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Students Take to Technology Students Work With Professional Food Technologists in these sessions. Not only is a lot of Futureintech is a government funded technical skill and knowledge passed initiative of IPENZ (the Institution of on, but the students themselves become Professional Engineers New Zealand) highly motivated as they work with which promotes careers in science, technologists and learn about the real engineering and technology. world of work.”

The programme runs in urban centres Year 13 student, Marina Ibrahim, around New Zealand with the support has been working with Fiona Greig, a of more than 350 partner companies Nutritionist and Market Co-ordinator at and 900 industry volunteers. These Beef and Lamb NZ. Marina’s aim is to Ambassadors are young people who develop a booklet that focuses on the work in the areas of science, engineering nutritional benefits of red meat on hair, and technology and volunteer their time skin and nails. Marina’s idea developed in to visit schools and talk about what they response to the rising number of anaemic do in their jobs. In addition to sharing teenage girls due to a lack of meat in their career experiences, Ambassadors their diets and she also hopes to increase link their presentations to what students Shari Turner and Alice Crawford Puhoi Valley Cheese 2012. teenage girls’ independence in the kitchen are learning in the classroom and provide by introducing them to simple recipes they context and relevance. can make for themselves and their families.

As the North Shore-based Futureintech Facilitator, Rod Hare has arranged Year 13 student, Shari Turner’s project has involved working with Alice Crawford more than 40 different industry professionals to speak at Carmel College; a from Puhoi Cheese to develop a filled Camembert cheese. After initial research total of approximately 100 visits. These Ambassadors have been in jobs such as Shari determined that there was an opening for this type of product as there is engineering, food technology, forensic science, design technology, IT and nutrition. nothing similar on the current market. She is working on and considering a range Futureintech’s long standing association with the school has helped connect of flavour ideas such as; Caramelised Onion, Cranberry and Pistachio, Apricot and students with the real world and motivate them to work towards fulfilling and Toasted Sesame and Cumin which are being tested on her target market group successful careers. For more information visit www.futureintech.org.nz. before a final decision is made.

As well as one-off talks, Futureintech Ambassadors have also acted as mentors Pip Duncan from New Zealand Vegetables was Year 13 student Kate for individuals or groups of students studying Food Technology at NCEA Level 3.

Hopkinson’s client and her brief was to develop a vegetable dish that was to be This year students are being mentored by food technologists Tanya Reid and served at the Horticulture Conference. Pip and Kate tested the Kumara Patties Steffen Friedrich at Kiwi Ice Cream, Alice Crawford at Puhoi Valley Cheese and in Pip’s test kitchen and the end result was a recipe that was going to be both nutritionist Fiona Greig at NZ Beef + Lamb. vegetarian, healthy and made from locally sourced ingredients.

Rod says that “It’s been great for me to observe the learning that takes place

Food Technology Challenge Anabelle Boret ,Technical Manager at Imake, with teacher Mrs Goonan and students, Olivia Mangino, Roisin Coleman, Danielle Boesley and Cecilia Sukmadjaja.

Dr Matthew Barnett Senior Research Scientist Food, Nutrition, & Health Team Group AgResearch Limited with teacher, Mrs Goonan and students, Charlotte Marino, Emma Moxley, Kelly Stevens and Maria Simpson.

Students from the Year 12 Food Technology class have also been busy participating in the 2012 New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology (NZIFST) CREST Student Product Development Challenge.

They are developing a new product that has the potential to be manufactured by Kiwi Ice Cream and have been awarded sponsorship towards their projects from Ag Research and Imake (Handcrafted Food and Beverages). They are working alongside Tanya Reid from Kiwi Ice Cream and will gain their Silver Team CREST award as well as compete with other schools in NZ for the Challenge.

The challenge gives students the opportunity to work within an authentic Food Technology context to address issues in developing a product for a specific market niche.

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Students Walk the Line Year 12 Materials Technology students have also been busy this year with several of them entering and modelling their garments in the ‘Walk the Line’ Fashion Parade organized by the YMCA and held on Saturday (September 8) as part of Fashion Week.

Walk the Line from left to right: Holly Kennard, Bianca Jones, Natasha Blakley, Claudia Hoskins and Meryn Rich.

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Materials Technology The designers provide students with an issue and give them the chance to experience what it is like working with someone within the industry.

Students Experience Fashion Industry During their final year of Materials Technology Year 13 students, Grace Bergin, Simone Godinich, Lara Shasha and Kate Hopkinson have each been working with a New Zealand fashion designer in order to construct an outcome for a specific purpose, in most cases a garment that will fit into the designer’s upcoming summer collections.

The designers provide students with an issue and give them the chance to experience what it is like working with someone within the industry and what working in the fashion industry entails.

The students have also had the assistance of Don and Anne Hellier from Pattern Architects to help create patterns for their garment as some of the requirements are quite complicated. This part of the students’ programme gives them an amazing opportunity to work with and be mentored by industry leaders and through this process they learn how to organise their own time schedules and to work successfully and confidently with a client from the fashion industry. They also learn how to develop a working relationship, accept constructive criticism and work to a deadline.

Garments were on display in the Boutique for Hope for two weeks then in the Cloud.

Newmarket Young Designer Awards Finalists

Tania Kerr's creation, front and back views and Bianca Jones's creation, front and back views.

Two of these students, Bianca Jones and Tania Kerr have also succeeded in being finalists in the 2012 Newmarket Young Designer Awards. They have both done very well to get to the finals as the competition is open to any student throughout NZ. The girls had to send in a portfolio showing the development of their ideas and a sketch of the finished garment along with swatches of fabric.

Even though it is judged by an industry panel, there was also public voting on Facebook for a people’s choice award. Garments were on display in the Boutique for Hope (the old Saks boutique on Broadway) for two weeks and then on display at the Cloud.

Lara Shasha pictured with Don Hellier from Pattern Architects.

The students are currently in the process of developing their toiles (practice garments) and in the upcoming term will be producing their final garments along with the folder work and analysis that this entails.

Carmel College would like to express their gratitude to designers Cybèle Wiren of Cybèle, Juliette Hogan, of Juliette Hogan Designs, Katie-Marie Cole of Katie-Maree Cole Design and Kellie Taylor of Moochi for the time and energy they have given to the students during this year.

Thank you to all those who supported out recent ARTFUSIONS Exhibition.

The event raised over $60,000 which will be used to furnish the College’s new Performing Arts, Information Technolgy and Library Centre which is currently under construction.

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Pinehurst Student Stuns World Pinehurst Senior College student Lydia Ko continues to stun the world, again rewriting history books to become the youngest golfer and the first New Zealander to win the Canadian Open LPGA tour, held in August at Vancouver Golf Club.

Ranked World No.1 Amateur Lydia, at just 15 years, adds to an outstanding year of record breaking wins. Making world news in January, she won the Australian NSW Open becoming the youngest ever player to win a professional tour event. The Canadian Open win comes literally weeks after becoming the first New Zealander to win the US Amateur.

Pinehurst School sent Lydia their heartfelt congratulations and is looking forward to welcoming her back to school grounds this month.

OPEN DAY 24 OCTOBER COLLEGE TOUR starts 1:30pm

Photo by Getty Images.

Pinehurst Ensemble Gains Silver at

Auckland Junior Music Contest Pinehurst School was thrilled with the news that Pinehurst Ensemble gained a SILVER award at the Auckland Junior Music Contest held at St. Cuthbert's College last month.

The Pinehurst Ensemble is made up of players from within the Pinehurst Orchestra.

Congratulations to the following students who represented Pinehurst at this event: Tahlia Smith, Tribhuvan Krishnan, Morgan Henderson, Daria Perevoztchikova, Alena Androsova, Anne Kim and Sally Kim Congratulations also to Trinayan Krishnan who gained GOLD in the piano solo competition and to Alena Androsova who gained SILVER for solo recorder.

Pinehurst Student

Wins Dual Slalom Pinehurst Primary Year 1 student, Nixie Virgo represented Pinehurst in the North Island Primary Schools Ski Championships, competing in 3 races to win her dual slalom race.

Held at Mt. Ruapehu, Whakapapa Ski Area, the Primary School Ski Champs is a competition run by New Zealand Primary & Intermediate School Snow Sports Inc. Nixie describes her experience, “My favourite part was when I won my dual ski race. You have to turn on the blue flags and ski as fast as you can. It was really sunny for this race, but the day before it had been really windy and I kept on falling over.�

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Three out of four on Harbour finals day – Rosmini rugby youth looking strong

Rosmini Sixth Grade Rugby Team The Rosmini sixth grade team held off Westlake in an extremely tough encounter to win the final 15-13.

The Rosmini boys were under pressure right from kick-off as Westlake came out fired up and determined to stay in Rosmini’s half with the wind at their backs. Westlake scored early in the game and limited Rosmini’s chances on attack with an aggressive rush-defence.

The Rosmini boys went into half time down 8-6 on the scoreboard but fairly optimistic knowing they would have a strong wind favouring them in the second half.

The Rosmini forward pack really took dominance and controlled the ball, throwing their bodies around on defence. This lead to better field position and opportunities to score points.

Sam Babb must be commended for his very accurate kicking display which rewarded the Rosmini team for sustained periods on attack. He kicked 5 out of 5 and never looked like missing from any area of the park.

Rosmini’s intensity grew as points were put on the board and the defense which only let one try in during the season was crucial in sealing the win.

The Rosmini team were rewarded for all the hard work they had put into training all season finishing undefeated and becoming 6th Grade champions.

Rosmini Fifth Grade Rugby Team Congratulations to the 5A Rosmini Rugby Team for winning the North Harbour Championship against Massey at the North Harbour Stadium. Final Score 20-12.

The boys had gone undefeated all year and backed

it up with a gutsy team performance to win the final.

A good start and a well worked move off a line-out saw Willie Tuitupou cross the line for Rosmini's first points. Another great try came from the individual brilliance of Frazer Conway who cut through Massey's backline to go under the posts.

Massey did well through the middle of the game, scoring two tries, closing the gap to 12-15.

Rosmini showed excellent resilience to contain Massey's pressure and worked back into Massey's half. A well worked move again off a line-out saw captain Hauwai McGahan go over for the winning try.

Well done to all of the team for their efforts this year.

Rosmini Fourth Grade Rugby Team Once again the Rosmini Fourth grade met Westlake in the final. With Westlake only narrowly losing to Rosmini earlier in the season, this game would always be tight and a difficult job for the young fighting fourths.

Rosmini knew a good start was needed to get the upper hand over Westlake and with Louis Whelan going over early the team pushed their noses in front.

The organisation and kicking game of Connor Ridge was always going to be crucial for a Rosmini win, and he delivered a stand out half to have the team up 14-0 at half time.

An opportunistic Westlake try early in the half brought them to within seven, but the leadership of William Tozer kept the boys positive and playing to the game plan.

In the end a late surge by a strong Westlake team was ended by the tackle of the year from Peter Walsh who bravely played with a broken hand.

The season was over and Rosmini were champions. Another unbeaten season capped off with a third consecutive championship trophy for the Rosmini Fourth grade.

Rosmini sixth grade team.

Rosmini 5A grade team.

Rosmini 4A grade team.

Trident Cup Success in Hamilton for

Rosmini Football Team From this point we did not concede a single goal winning 2-0 in the quarters, 1-0 After a good season with against Sacred Heart in the a disappointing last few semis and a safe 2-0 versus matches the First Eleven Glendowie in the Final. had a ripper of a tournament The boys showed a in Hamilton from 3rd to 7th winning attitude throughout September. the tournament. Their Trident had set up a wellbehaviour and sportsmanship organised event containing 24 The Rosmini 1st XI Football team. on the field as well as off the teams from Wellington in the field was spotless and brought South to Whangarei in the North.

Rosmini College great credit. Thanks boys.

Beating Kamo, Pukekohe, One Tree Hill and Matamata – The icing on the cake to make this tournament a with only one loss to pool winner Western Heights from fantastic experience for the good old coach and the team Rotorua – the Rosmini team ended up going into the quarter was applied by Mr Stanojevic for his superb and down to finals on Thursday morning against Kapiti College from detail planned trip.

Wellington.

– By Johannes Larsen, Coach

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Education: Westlake Boys High School

Table Tennis

National Champions Westlake Boys had four teams qualify for the Table Tennis Championships out of a total of 33 schools from around the country. Amongst these schools were the traditional power-houses of Auckland Grammar, Macleans College, Hutt Valley, Pakuranga and St Andrews from Christchurch.

It soon became apparent that Westlake Boys High School had a point to prove this year as they had not won this Championship for a long time, according to Mr Mike Lee, their coach, who was understandably delighted with his team’s efforts after so many years.

After the qualification rounds, two teams qualified for the prestigious Premier division.

The tightly-knit Premier A team consisting of Bryn Lindsay, Victor Pollet and two third formers, Roger Wang and Victor Ma beat Auckland Grammar 6-1 in the final.

In the individual events, Bryn Lindsay gained a

bronze medal in the U19 category, while Victor Pollet won the gold medal in the U15 section, with Victor Ma and Roger Wang gaining bronze medals.

National Badminton

Champions

Runners up in Hockey It was a case of déjà vu for the 1st X1 Hockey team who were once again playing Kings College in the Rankin Cup final, in a repeat of last year’s final.

After defeating Napier Boys High School 6-3 in the first game, the 1st X1 then defeated traditional rivals, Tauranga Boys 3-2 before drawing with arch rivals Auckland Grammar 1-1 to be placed on top of their pool.

Their quarter final game against St Andrews College from Christchurch proved to be a close encounter, winning by a narrow margin, 3-2, before comprehensively beating Wairarapa College 5-1 in the semis.

The final once again proved to be a close encounter with Westlake losing 1-3 to Kings which proved to be disappointing for co-coaches, Messrs.’ McCracken and Meredith.

However, the future looks promising, as the Westlake Boys High School Under 15 Hockey team won the Tanner Cup at the National U15 Tournament defeating Scot’s College 5-0 in the final, without conceding a goal all week.

Basketball seeded as No 1 for Nationals The Westlake Basketball Premier team won the Zone 1 tournament in an exciting rematch of the Auckland final against local rivals, Rosmini to gain the number one overall seed for the Nationals, after eight straight wins.

The final score of 97-89 reflected a tight tussle.

Tai Webster shot 39 points. Tai also recently won a $US200,000 scholarship to a Division 1 Basketball programme in the USA for 2013 at Lincoln University, Nebraska.

Coach, Mr Ben Eves was delighted with the team’s progress towards Nationals.

At the Badminton Nationals, it was Coach Mrs Marilyn Thorpe’s eigth title in 10 years in a remarkable stint as Westlake Badminton coach.

Two Westlake teams qualified for Nationals, with the second team reaching the semi-finals.

The Premier team defeated Auckland Grammar 2 6-0, Burnside High 6-0, St Andrews College 6-0, Queen Charlotte College 6-0, Otago Boys 6-0, Palmerston North Boys 6-0 in an astonishing run without conceding a game.

In the semi-final, they dropped their first game in defeating Auckland Grammar 1 5-1 before defeating Hutt Valley High 4-2 in the final.

The winning team consisted of Kerwyn Lee©, Dylan Soedjasa, Ben Lie, Niccolo Tagle, Derek Leung and Jowis Lau.

Success for Westlake Boys Sports Teams and Individuals During September Westlake Boys High School celebrated winning both Table Tennis and Badminton at the Winter National tournaments held in Auckland and Christchurch respectively.

Unfortunately, Westlake lost narrowly to Kings College in the final of the Rankin Cup Hockey tournament and Football lost in penalties in the semis while Basketball keeps marching on.

Tai Webster.

So close for Westlake 1st X1 Football Football was even more heartbreaking for Coach Mr Nic Miroslav and manager Mr Andy Berry, after the 1st X1 reached the semi-final of the National tournament, for the first time in a few years.

After beating Nayland College 4-0, Rongotai College 5-0, Auckland Grammar School 1-0, and then Palmerston North Boys 2-1 in the quarters, the team bowed out to MAGS in a thrilling contest after both teams were locked 2-2 after full time, before the X1 lost 5-4 on penalties at the National tournament in Nelson.

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Westlake Gold Medal Rowers Congratulations to Michael Brake and Cameron Webster – Gold Medal winners in the World Under 19 coxed four for New Zealand at the World Championships Michael Brake an d in Bulgaria.

Cameron Webster..

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Sion Wiggin makes

NZ Squash Team Congratulations to Sion Wiggin who has been selected for the New Zealand Secondary School Squash team which travels to Australia next week.

Music Awards

Junior Maths Boffins Westlake Boys Year 10 team won the prestigious 2012 Auckland Mathematical Association Casio Mathex Competition on 15 August at the ASB Stadium in Kohimarama in front of hundreds of spectators.

This is the first time Westlake have won this competition having come 2nd last year and 4th the year before. Schools from all over Auckland compete and this year there were over 60 teams competing in teams of four George Han, Riley Cahill, Weber Wang and Jerry Shen demolished the competition winning with a perfect 20/20 some 10 minutes before time was up.

Not to be outdone, our musicians performed credibly at the Big Sing Nationals in Wellington recently.

Choralation choir won Gold and the Best performance of a New Zealand Work (Hutt City Trophy).

Voicemale won Silver (top scoring male choir) at the KBB Band and Orchestra Festival. The Chamber Orchestra won the most outstanding plus Gold and the Symphony Orchestra won Gold.

Both Big Band and Concert Band also won Gold awards. The Symphonic band won Silver and the Best performance of a New Zealand work and Camerata Strings won Silver. Both Taharoto Orchestra and Stage Band won Bronze.

Barbershop with ‘East Meets West’ gained 1st in Auckland.

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Westlake Girls qualify for

Netball Nationals Westlake Girls qualified for the New Zealand Secondary School Netball Championships in Timaru with a 5th placing at the Upper North Island Netball Championships.

The tournament was held at North Harbour Netball over five days with over 100 teams from around the Upper North Island competing. The team played 10 games winning seven and losing three, even though they were disappointed not to reach the semi-finals by finishing in the top six they can pack their bags for nationals.

Year 13 student Temalisi Fakahokotau was named as the Defender of Tournament in the A Grade and in the Defence Team. Temalisi had an outstanding tournament which she aims to do again at the New Zealand nationals. She is also a member of the New Zealand Secondary Schools team.

This team also won the North Harbour Premier 1 title defeating Rangitoto College in the final 33-18. Westlake Girls had an invitation team playing at the Upper North Island Championships made up of students from a number of school teams. They had a rewarding tournament remaining undefeated winning 10 and drawing one game.

Team 1 results; Massey High School won 32-11, Long Bay won 36-13, Avondale College lost 21-22, Epsom Girls Grammar won 27-25, Waikato Dio won 27-17, Auckland Dio won 32-25, Trident lost 22-23, Baradene lost 25-27, Cambridge won

Westlake Girls Netball Team 1: Kate Burley, Natasha Davies, Caitlin Dowden, Temalisi Fakahokatau, Danielle Fifita, Jennifer Gale, Pharyn Herewini, Tessa Jones, Bronwyn Kjestrup, Victoria Lelo, Georgia Newman and Auteletoa Tanimo.

28-21, Waikato Dio won 39-24.

WGHS Invitation Team results; Takapuna Grammar won 24-16, Te Kauwhata won 31-24, Dargaville won 30-16, One Tree Hill won 47-11, Alfriston won 31-20, Northcote won 26-23, Selwyn won 34-13, Green Bay won 32-27, Papatoetoe drew 26 all, Rangitoto won 37-25, Papatoetoe won 29-26.

Badminton retain national title

Westlake OPC Hillary Challenge team.

OPC Hillary

The badminton team retained their national title for the third year in a row remaining undefeated and achieving the unique feat of not losing a game the entire tournament.

Held in Christchurch the team swept aside the following teams six nil on route to the title; Hutt Valley High School, Burnside High School, Waikato Dio, Wanganui High School, Macleans College and Otago Girls High School.

Challenge

' Zoe Cronin, Marty Davenport, Brodie De Gouw, Tom Duffett, Grace Howard, Will Jackson, Emilie O’Shea and Carys Ward formed the first Westlake team to enter into the OPC Hillary Challenge Qualifier held in the Taupo region.

Competition was tough and the weather was even tougher with 24 hours of continuous heavy rain. The six-hour adventure race took place at Whakaipo Bay starting with a 2km mountain biking and running relay, followed by a 14km team race to Kinloch.

The second stage of the event was a rogaine challenge where the team navigated their way around Kinloch reaching different checkpoints and completing mystery problem solving challenges.

The team ran close to 30km throughout the entire event and worked superbly placing 12th overall, this was an excellent feat for our first attempt and although they would of preferred to win they now know what to expect for next time.

Westlake badm

inton team.

Swimmers perform superbly at nationals Garry Carnachan, Executive Director New Zealand Secondary Schools Sport Council, Beth Beever and Principal Roz Mexted. Photo was taken at Westlake Girls staff meeting where Beth received a standing ovation from staff.

Service to School Sport Award for Beth Beever Staff member Beth Beever was recently recognised by the Board of New Zealand Secondary Schools Sport Council with a Service to School Sport Award.

She has established a record of dedicated and outstanding service to secondary school sport over the past 47 years.

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The New Zealand Secondary School Swimming Championships were held in Hamilton.

The team of five swimmers performed superbly with Year nine student Yeonsu Lee claiming a fist of medals with an impressive nine golds, two silver and one bronze medal, Shannon Payne three silver and four bronze, Ella Cripps one silver and two bronze, Amelia Ward and Georgia Clough bronzes.

Yeonsu Lee and Ella Cripps.

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Whole school assembly for Jo Aleh Gold Medalist Jo Aleh came back to school on Wednesday September 26th for the first whole school assembly for 30 years. This was possible due to the new covered court structure being able to accommodate 2000+ students, teachers, members of the board and visitors. Jo won a gold medal with fellow crew member Olivia Powrie, sailing in the 470 class at the 2012 London Olympics. She was a Westlake Girls High School student from 2000 through until 2004.

Jo talked at the staff meeting prior to the assembly, then was the guest of honour at the assembly. She spoke and also presented special awards to all the WGHS national title holders. Interestingly, she presented an award to the 2012 school sailing team, who currently hold the national title – the first time since 2004 when a key member was one Miss J. Aleh.

Trash to Fashion Competition Rebecca Craddock Year 13 was a finalist in the recent Trash to Fashion competition. She received Highly Commended for her garment made from old bicycle tyres.

Walk the Line Competition

Mazda Challenge designers and models. Back row: Ashleigh Clifford, Charisse Uy, Sarah Lawry, Ellie Crowe, Abby Bradfield,Bethany Broom, Simone Hofland. Front row: Maddy Adams, Veronika Alcoba, Justine Dunsmore, Debbie Zhao, Ellen Long.

Mazda Challenge

Other news

Seven students from Westlake entered this event in August – Maddy Adams, Veronika Alcoba, Ellie Crowe, Justine Dunsmore, Ellen Long, Debbie Zhao from Year 11 and Sarah Lawry from Year 12.

The competition is run along similar lines to ‘Project Runway’. The students were given a brief and designed their garments to reflect the new Mazda car. The completed garments were modelled and judged at the launch of the car at North Shore Mazda’s showroom. Ellie Crowe was placed second, which is a great achievement, especially as she was the youngest finalist.

Biology Olympiad 2012 23 year 11 and 12 WGHS students recently competed in the first round of the 2012/2013 International Biology Olympiad competition.

Three students have gained entry to the second round of the national team selection for the final competition in Switzerland 2013.

Maria Fialko, Helen Yang and Eve Chae Won

On Saturday 8th September the Walk the Line Competition was held at NZ Fashion week. Joei Chung, Year 12 and Kimberley Franklin, Year 11 entered. Joei was Highly Commended in the Wearable Arts section with her dress that glowed under fluorescent lighting.

Kim now participate in a series of online tutorials spanning the summer holidays in preparation for the second selection Exam in February.

The IBO curriculum requires students to study Campbell Biology, the standard first year university text in all NZ universities. Students then complete assignments in Mastering Biology, an awesome

Yeon Jae Choi and Ye In Shin are finalists in the New Zealand Academy of Fashion ball gown competition and Holly Hamlin and Yeon Jae Choi are finalists in the Newmarket Young Designers Competition.

online university level resource developed by Pearson.

They answer a compulsory question set with the submission of answers by set deadlines. These are offered through a Moodle classroom hosted by the University of Waikato.

The 15-20 students with the highest marks in the Selection Exam will be offered a place at the Practical Training Camp in the April holidays. The New Zealand team will be selected from this group at the end of the training camp.

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Education: Takapuna Grammar

Fashion Week?

Who needs a Week?

Just one night When the school hosts the Annual TGS Fashion Show, Starship fundraiser, at the Bruce Mason theatre, it is definitely the place to be.

Over 80 students were involved in putting this fabulous show together; amongst them the organisers, models, dressers, dancers, singers, performers, set designers, choreographers, goodie bag makers, stage crew and one lonely doorman.

From the first haunting notes of ‘Mad world’ to the finale, the event showcased student work along with some top NZ designers. Favourite sections included Year 10 Onzies, 1960s, (Level 2), North Beach with the twins, the romantic comedy section of Frank Casey & Modes and The little Black Dress final collection.

It was crazy mad backstage, as the crew managed each aspect, with Ms Woodward in the sound and lighting box calling the show and Laura Foote (a former TGS student) backstage trying to make sense of it all. “Standby to bring up the lights”, “Performers on stage now” Ready for the twinnies” “MC walking” “Which model is out next and wearing WHAT!” So all in all, another successful show, at the Bruce, fundraising for The Starship Foundation.

For outstanding commitment and passion Jodie Catterall has won the Pat Hanly Art award. She was nominated by the Art Department for her commitment and high achievement in Art History, Art Design, Art Paint and Soft Tech.

Fifty-seven students, from 45 Auckland secondary schools, were nominated by their art teachers for their "outstanding commitment and passion for the visual arts and community awareness”. An awards evening for the nominees was attended by the students, their parents and teachers.

This year's awards ceremony was very exciting, as it was the first to be held in the renovated Auckland City Gallery and included the launch, by the Right Honourable Helen Clark, of a major publication on the work of Pat Hanly.

All the students received a certificate, a one-year membership to the Friends of the Gallery, and a $60 gift voucher and discount card from Gordon Harris: The Art and Graphic Store.

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Rotary: On the Shore

Building And Home Maintenance

Children working on the tree planting project at Mt Pleasant Drive, Leigh.

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Our CHANNEL Building and Home Maintenance column is contributed on a monthly basis

by Alex Coburn QPC Builders.

Alex and his team are refreshingly energetic and passionate North Shore builders dedicated to delivering the highest quality work that sets them apart. In this column he covers looking after your home coming into the warmer months. www.qpcbuilders.co.nz

Children learn and the trees grow Years before today’s pupils at Takapuna Normal Intermediate school were born a campaign was launched to save New Zealand’s valuable land from erosion.

The basis of the campaign, begun 21 years ago, was to plant trees in seriously affected areas. In that time many thousands of hectares have been preserved.

Takapuna pupils are continuing that campaign with renewed enthusiasm.

Just a few weeks ago a group of Takapuna Rotarians, led by new member Ghida Sinawi, took 24 of those children by school bus to a farm at Mt Pleasant Drive, Leigh. There they helped to plant 600 trees that had been growing from native seedlings.

It was all part of the campaign that’s now called Trees for Survival.

The Takapuna Rotary group leading the children included special guests from Norfolk Island, District Governor Lindsay Ford and his wife Alison, who have spent several weeks on the North Shore visiting local Rotary clubs.

The Trees for Survival is a major project for many Rotary clubs. East Coast Bays Rotarians have been working with Murrays Bay Primary School on the campaign for years too, and their most recent effort was a fenced and sprayed strip of land along a drainage ditch at the Jack Boot Farm Stay near Matakana.

The educational value for the children, aged eight to 10, is that they learn about trees and their critical role in preserving our environment.

Teachers are provided with resource kits and guidelines so that back in the classroom children can be shown the way growing and planting trees makes such a difference.

The lessons begin when the children propagate and raise seedlings. Then a year later they plant those seedlings on a carefully-chosen rural property.

By being directly involved, the children learn how planting native trees and shrubs, controls soil erosion, safeguards water quality, provides new habitats for native birds, animals and plants, and makes our environment more beautiful.

At the recent planting day for pupils led by Takapuna Rotarians the farmer host showed his appreciation of the children’s hard work by putting on a hearty barbecue lunch, which the children all agreed was a great idea.

The cost of the Trees for Survival campaign is met by Rotary clubs and other sponsors.

The program was begun in 1991 by the Rotary club of Pakuranga. Now more than 150 schools are involved across New Zealand, 66 in the Auckland region supported by 39 Rotary clubs.

– Vincent Matthews (Takapuna Rotarian).

Give your home a Spring Check Winter can be pretty hard on a house and now that the weather is warming and we can get back into our gardens its a great time to inspect your house.

If you can safely get onto your roof, it pays to check your gutters and any internal gutters or decks that you have. If your gutters are full of leaves and gunk then it means you should install leaf protection into your gutters, these can be picked up at any hardware store.

It also pays to give your whole house a bit of a once over and check for cracks in your paint or cladding. If your home is in need of a paint it's important to get it done as this safe guards the houses cladding and saves you spending more in the future on replacement cladding.

Also it may pay to get a builder to check your roof over and make sure there are no leaks or areas that may need maintenance over summer. The North Shore experienced a few flash floods this winter so it's important to check all of your outside drains and clean out the drains around your paths etc. When these block it can cause major flooding around lower level homes.

If you know a builder get them to come around and give your house a quick WOF and ask for a list of maintenance that may be needed over the next two years. It's better to to have a maintenance plan than to burry your head in the sand when it comes to your biggest asset!

If you would like some free advice or just a builder to look over your home feel free to call us for a no obligation chat – Alex Coburn, Phone 0275362494 or check-out our website www.qpcbuilders.co.nz

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North Shore History with David Verran

Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries. NZ Map 4333.

Sir John Logan Campbell and the North Shore Dr Campbell is one of the focuses for this year’s heritage festival, and as well as being one of the first residents of the newly created town of Auckland, from September 1840, he soon became a well-known merchant, politician, writer and philanthropist.

It is estimated that by the 1850s he and his business partner William Brown were equally the second richest people in New Zealand, and the richest people in Auckland. When it came to his impact on the North Shore, however, his main activity was restricted to the buying and selling of what remained largely undeveloped land.

As with many other bidders for Crown Land Grants in early Auckland, Campbell and Brown made some strategic land purchases across the Auckland area. In 1843, they bought 36 acres in what is now Birkenhead (around the Rawene Road area) and sold it on 24 March 1851. On 25 January 1853, Campbell bought Lot 22 in Devonport (just to the west of what is now Devonport wharf) and

on 21 March 1853 bought Lot 19 (bounded by Kerr, Buchanan and May Streets and King Edward Parade). Lot 22 was sold on 31 October 1857, while Lot 19 was sold on 17 August 1858, both while Campbell was away from New Zealand.

Campbell lived outside of New Zealand from June 1848 to November 1850, November 1856 to December 1859 and December 1861 to February 1871. Accordingly, many land purchases and sales were made in the name of his Company, rather than by him personally. Brown, Campbell and Co. was wound up after his return in 1871.

In 1855, Campbell also included in a list of his assets "a wharf allotment and a wharf" at Kauri Point for a trans-Tasman steamer service and in 1856 he bought further land on the promontory at Kauri Point. This remained in his ownership, and undeveloped, until after his death. Lot 164 was sold to the Auckland Harbour Board in 1913, along with his home ‘Kilbryde’ on a point near Judges Bay. Brown and Campbell also at various times purchased land north of Milford and extending beyond Browns Bay into Long Bay. They bought in what is now the Campbells Bay area (later named after Duncan Campbell of Campbell's Shoe Company) in 1845 and on 9 January 1864 the firm bought land in what is now the Browns Bay area. In

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1867 they had 2,121 acres in that area and by 1868 2,235 acres. The hope was that the coal seams found on the north side of Browns Bay would be an economic proposition. When they were found not to be, the land was subdivided and sold for farms - Peter Brown (after whom Browns Bay is named) bought his farm in 1876.

As of 1868, Campbell owned 175 acres in the Lake Pupuke area along Hurstmere Road, while by 1883 this had been reduced to 40 acres of undeveloped bush covered land. By the mid 1890s, he now owned just 20 acres. Previously, in an 1882 list of New Zealand freeholders, Campbell was listed as owning 126 acres across the North Shore and West Auckland areas.

John Logan Campbell, doctor, is definitely not to be confused with John Campbell, surveyor, who surveyed the area in the 1840s with Alllan O’Neill and lived at Point Erin on the city side. John Campbell, surveyor, also purchased some property on the North Shore, including 21 acres in the Northcote area in 1843.

John Logan Campbell was knighted in 1902, having briefly been Mayor of Auckland from April to July 1901 during a Royal visit, and he died in 1912.

By David Verran.

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Fantail makes life easier Consultant diabetes physician Dr Steven Miller and third-year AUT University art and design student Mandy Wong are proud of what they have created.

Called the Fantail, it aims to take the complex calculations out of insulin dosing for people with type 1 diabetes.

Steven realised something had to be done after seeing many of his patients struggling to work out how much insulin they need.

“For example, a young mum with diabetes looking after a baby always puts the baby first,” Steven says. “Instead of taking the time to look after her own diabetes and glucose control, she’ll just give an arbitrary dose because it’s too hard to check.”

And some people just can’t understand how to do the calculations at all.

So Steven approached the AUT School of art and design, suggesting that designing a simple, portable insulin dose calculator could be a good student project.

After Mandy volunteered for the project for her third-year product design course work she wondered what she had got herself in for.

“I thought, I don’t even know what an insulin dose calculator is!”

But with fellow student Haejin Youn, she did some research, talked to Steven and then started designing.

The prototype Fantail uses colour coding to help patients see at a glance how much insulin they need, based on their blood glucose level and the grams of carbohydrates they are about to eat. There’s no need to do sums in their heads.

It’s your move, Paul Paul Garbett, Waitemata DHB’s board secretary, has been competing for Olympic glory in Istanbul.

His chosen sport is not rowing, kayaking or shot-putting. It’s chess.

Paul, ranked fifth in the country, was a member of our national team at the World Chess Olympiad in Istanbul in September.

Paul began playing at school when he was 11. “I was quickly the best in the intermediate school and then won the New Zealand schoolboy championship.”

He won that title three times and has also been the national men’s champion five times. In 2005 the World Chess Federation awarded him an international master chess title.

Chess can seem slow-moving– but not to those playing it. “It’s got faster and faster. When I started playing, the really big tournament games could take up to nine hours.”

Now the games are limited to five hours, which Paul says “go incredibly fast”.

The most famous person Paul has played was former world number two, grandmaster Victor Korchnoi. “The game went on for about eight hours, but I lost in the end because he had a much better end game understanding.”

INNOVATION: AUT product design student Mandy Wong and Dr Steven Miller reckon the Fantail has the potential to change lives.

It still needs refinement, and they are looking for a manufacturer to produce enough Fantails for the clinical trials. Steven hopes those trials will be complete within 12 months.

In the meantime, they have entered the Fantail in the research and technology category for the Waitemata Health Excellence Awards.

Colleagues pull together for Jalinda Random Act of Kindness Day came early this year for Waitemata DHB occupational health nurse Jalinda Van de Weshuizen.

Although the official day was Saturday, 1 September, her colleagues showered her with kindness in the middle of August, after some personal misfortune.

About three months earlier, Jalinda’s car was broken into on a day she had left her passport, driver’s licence and other identity documents in there. “My whole identity was in there, basically.”

Then in August her house was broken into. The burglars took all her electronic gear, including her computer, video camera and all her backup.

Colleague Claire Ashcroft arranged a collection among all their workmates. They came up with $170, buying Jalinda flowers and Westfield vouchers.

“We can’t change what’s happened to her, KIND ACT: Jalinda Van de Weshuizen (righ but we can help her along,” says Claire. t) thanks Claire As hcroft after her Jalinda was extremely surprised by the gift. co raised $170 to he lleagues lp her through “That was an absolutely fantastic gesture,” she a difficult time. said. “It definitely makes me feel better.”

For more information visit our website www.waitematadhb.govt.nz CHAMPION PLAYER: By day Paul Garbett is Waitemata DHB’s board secretary, by night (and weekend) he turns his hand to trouncing his chess opponents.

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Caring For Your Car: with Car-Fé

Rob Bonnici is the Car Guy. Rob lives, eats and breathes car cleaning products and services.

Having a background in chemicals, car cleaning products and now owning a 7 day a week car cleaning and grooming centre, he is without a doubt the most passionate and the most knowledgeable car guy in New Zealand. Rob, along with his wife Siobhan, owns Car’fe facing the motorway in Barry’s Point Road, Takapuna. Rob is more than happy to help you out with any car cleaning issues. Email: Carfe.takapuna@xtra.co.nz or Phone 488-7000.

Grace for Vets at Car-fé FREE CAR WASH for Returned and current Military personnel on Sunday November 11th!

The team at Car-fe in Takapuna is getting behind a fabulous initiative called “Grace for Vets Day” on Sunday November 11th.

Grace For Vets is a united front of car wash operators that provide a FREE CAR WASH to veterans and service personnel each year on November 11th to honour their past and present service to their country.

Last year 507 American and Canadian car wash companies participated washing at 1253 sites and achieving 101,537 washes for the day.

I was fortunate to attend an Australian car wash convention last month and 40 Australian companies have registered for this year. We at present are the only New Zealand car wash to get involved as we don’t want to let the team down.

We invite Military personnel to bring in their cars for us to clean on Sunday November 11th. All they need to do is come in and identify themselves to us that they are a returned or active service person and get a wash. We will be washing cars from 9am to 4.30pm on the day.

We see this as a great program to say thank you to all the people who have given up their time to provide us with this beautiful country that we live in making it safe and secure for us to enjoy.

Grace for Vets was founded in 2004 by a single car wash operator, Mike Mountz, a Vietnam-era veteran and owner of four Car Washes in Pennsylvania. He had a desire to give something back to all veterans who had served their country.

So all returned military personnel, come on in and get your car washed on Sunday November 11th – for free. It’s our way to say thank you and support this great initiative which looks to be going world-wide.

Last year was the launch of Grace for Vets Car Wash in Australia and New Zealand. Car-fe Takapuna washed the most cars of the day for any car washers participating.

Help us maintain our number one spot again this year!

Car-fe – 87 Barrys Point Road, Email: Carfe.takapuna@xtra.co.nz or Phone 488-7000.

Last year's facts:

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• 141 cars were washed on 11.11.11 at Car-Fe Takapuna.

• 91 Cars were washed for free.

• The initiative washed a reported 131,431 on the day throughout the World.

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Vehicle Maintenance with AA Auto Service & Repair

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from AA Auto Service and Repair Cars are an important part of our daily lives. They take us where we need to go and give us the freedom to take off on an adventurous road trip. However, there are a lot of strange and quirky facts about cars that you have probably never heard of.

• The smallest car ever built is the Peel P50, which was released in 1963. It only has room for one passenger, can reach speeds of 35 miles per hour and only weighs 130 lbs.

• In Tokyo, the streets are so crowded that for trips of less than 50 minutes it is faster to take a bicycle than a car!

• According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, at least 21% of car owners are not in the habit of locking their car doors. One out of every 170 vehicles is stolen each year.

• The very first traffic lights came into use around 1914. They were not automatic and they had to be manually operated by an officer who controlled them from a booth near the intersection.

• Remember the famous “General Lee” 1969 Dodge Charger from the “Dukes of Hazard” TV series? There were actually about 309 different Chargers used throughout the series, many of them which were destroyed in stunts. Less than 25 of these original vehicles exist today.

• In 1924 you could buy a Ford automobile for only $265.

• If you stretched out all of the electrical wires in the average car, they would reach over 3,000 feet.

These are just a few of the strangest and most interesting fact about cars and their history...

• Up until as late as 1973, whale oil was used in the transmissions of many types of cars.

• The average vehicle driver will utter approximately 32,000 swear words throughout their lifetime while on the road.

• Luxury car manufacturer Ferrari only makes a maximum of 14 cars every day.

• The very first speeding ticket in history was given in 1904. The driver was traveling at 12mph.

• According to statistics, most car accidents occur within three miles of the person’s home.

• The world’s longest traffic jam was between Paris and Lyon in 1980 on the French Autoroute. Traffic was backed up for 110 miles.

• 16% of car owners admit to never washing their cars at all.

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The Poynton: People

Russell Fox is clearly enjoying his new life at The Poynton.

At 78, Russell Fox knows what’s important in life!

Russell is a man with a twinkle in his eye, and after a brush with cancer, knows that having fun, being kind to people and keeping busy, are key to personal contentment.

Moving into an apartment at The Poynton in Takapuna has gone a long way to achieving these goals.

Russell says he and his wife had never lived in an apartment before coming to The Poynton and were apprehensive about the idea. As soon as they walked into an apartment on the ground floor, he immediately knew, “this was it!” It had two bedrooms with a large living area, a full-size kitchen and double sliders.

“But it was the space and light that sold it for me”, Russell recalls.

After working out they could fit in the furniture they wanted, and with a bit of down sizing, there was no going back! To make it perfect, Russell was able to make internal changes to their apartment to suit their lifestyle, by transforming a bedroom into a computer room.

The warm, caring staff make it easy to love living at The Poynton. Not only are the staff “good value”, but Russell praises the conveniences the village has to offer. They could stay living on the shore, they could keep their phone number and GP, and they have four bus stops within walking distance. What’s more his wife Shirley needed to live somewhere flat so she could walk everywhere with ease. The Poynton’s village layout enables her internal access to the restaurant and village facilities without

Not only are the staff “good value”, but Russell praises the conveniences the village has to offer. needing to leave the building on a rainy day.

On reflection, Russell Fox is delighted they made the move when they did. “Not only is it affordable, but I am so glad we didn’t leave it till there was only one of us left. We are surrounded by friends and it’s reassuring to know the care is there if we ever need it”.

Russell says old friends have commented that he looks better for the move… and of that he is certain!

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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 Magazine.

Not poverty, laziness...

I can’t believe recently that I heard the fact that there are 200,000 children living in this country on the poverty line. In fact, I can’t really believe that anybody in this country lives on the poverty line. Are we actually telling ourselves that 400,000 parents have the inability to feed their children or are we saying that in fact the 400,000 parents are too lazy to feed their children?

In this country there should be no poverty. We have ample water and land to grow so much good food either in a community situation or in a family situation.

What is stopping these so called parents getting off the couch on a weekend and spending several hours digging up part of their property to construct a vegetable garden that used to be so common some decades ago? When I was young growing up in Devonport in the late 50’s early 60’s my father always had a thriving vegetable garden going and from there most evenings produce would be taken to feed the family. Either it was the potatoes, silverbeet or cabbages but I know quite well my mother subsidised the weekly shop with the veggies from the family garden. So why can’t this happen now for these so called families on the poverty line. My answer is basic laziness.

While we are talking about children again I get back to the subject of community sports clubs and how precious they are for a healthy community.

The volunteer base that it takes to runs these clubs is enormous but unfortunately it is getting harder and harder to get volunteers on these communities to run the clubs throughout the country. It was very interesting looking at the gold medallists from the Olympics and seeing that the majority of them came from smaller towns where it seemed that the sports clubs were an intricate part of the makeup of the communities compared with the large cities.

But as I said this country thrives on its sporting history and ability but I said the volunteers are harder and harder to come by coaching, managing or just helping as a volunteer in the tuck shop. Everybody has a role to play. We must never lose this fragile community spirit.

I was interested to see that our local rugby club here in Devonport had the

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biggest turnout of junior rugby players in the 140 year history of the club.

Along with nearly 500 junior players there were at least 100 volunteer parents helping and even on a Saturday night you could see the spirit of the club where grandparents, parents, kids and families all mix together in a social situation. We are so lucky right throughout the North Shore to have so many fine sports clubs, with some of the finest sailing clubs in the world on this small peninsula, athletic clubs, soccer clubs, hockey clubs all driven by the parents on a volunteer basis. It could so easily be lost so we must never take it for granted that we will have these clubs forever.

It was interesting to see that the Auckland Council or the Harbour Board or Auckland Transport or who ever owns the Devonport Wharf have decided to have a look at rebuilding it as a facility for the Devonport area. I still maintain that this is still a perfect place for the Devonport library thus getting rid of the eyesore that is the current library sitting in the beautiful park surrounded by 100 year old trees. Surely this would be a common sense approach to killing two birds with one stone but maybe it is too much common sense for our council.

I saw an article in the newspaper recently that there were 40,000 young people between 19 & 24 who were unable to find work. Some of these we will have returning to university again to rack up more student debt to continue their studies for more qualifications but for what? Are the university and tertiary institutions talking to employers to ensure that the degrees they are offering are useful that the qualifications that these young people acquire will actually get them a job? Not all of these young people are suited to university qualifications, they would be better in the real world learning some sort of trade. With the rebuild of Christchurch looming as it has been for some time there will be a shortage of trades people; for Gods sake we are thinking of importing them from third world nations to rebuild Christchurch then send them back home, as if that is going to happen.

That’s it for this month, see you soon.

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Christmas in Coatesville Your chance to visit breathtaking properties including the Dotcom Mansion

Coatesville is well-known as a small, beautiful, rural community on the northern outskirts of Auckland. It is home to some of the most breathtaking properties in the country, including the infamous Dotcom Mansion.

Channel Magazine and Benefitz are proud to be supporting an event taking place on Saturday November 24th, called "Christmas in Coatesville", being organised by Coatesville School parents. Visitors can rest assured that their money will help support two very worthy causes. 90% of proceeds will go directly to Coatesville School with the remaining 10% of proceeds donated to the New Zealand Gynaecological Cancer Foundation.

11 hand picked properties, which have been chosen to receive a Christmas makeover, will be opened to a limited number of lucky ticket holders. What's more these ticket holders also have the chance of purchasing a ticket to enter the world of the Dotcom Mansion.

One special Charity House will be decorated from top to toe in teal, the colour most associated around the world with gynaecological cancer. The house in question is the new home of Katrina Browne, who played Jenna Small in Shortland Street. Katrina will be joined on the day by fellow Shortland Street actor Beth Allen who currently plays the role of Dr Brooke Freeman.

These two celebs will also be decorating their Christmas tree which will then be raffled on the day along with a number of other fantastic items.

The innovative fundraiser works in the following way. You purchase the "main" ticket which entitles you to enter the 11 properties which make up the Christmas in Coatesville 2012 tour and add a "golden" ticket to visit the

The Dotcom Mansion. (photo by Caralise Moore, Rodney Times).

feature house – Dotcom Mansion. Your ticket to the mansion will enable you to not only walk round the garden but to see inside this most amazing property and experience this house Actor Beth Allen (Dr Brooke Freeman in Shortland first hand, including the fishtank!

Street) will be at the One main ticket ($60 for one ticket or $200 Charity House on the day. for 4 tickets) gives one person the ability to: - Enter all properties (excluding the dotcom mansion); Purchase a golden ticket (additional $40 per ticket) to see the Dotcom Mansion; Have free use of the hopon-hop-off bus network; Pick up an event goodie bag to take home.

If you are keen to be involved you'll have to be quick though! There are a limited number of tickets for this "golden" addition and procrastination may lead to disappointment.

To purchase tickets, or more information, visit the excellent website that has been set up for the event by the organising committee from Coatesville School:- www.christmasincoatesville.co.nz

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The scene is set for industrial value growth New industrial property vacancy data shows market recovery spreading in Auckland Jimmy O’Brien,

By Jimmy O’Brien, General Manager, Colliers International North Shore.

Email: jimmy.o'brien@colliers.com

A noticeable feature of Colliers International Research’s new industrial property vacancy results is that the market recovery, first indicated by reducing vacancy in the traditional prime industrial locations a year to 18 months ago, is now spreading to other high quality, although less centrally-located precincts.

While the overall Auckland industrial property vacancy rate is unchanged from a year ago, at 5.1%, in February 2012 it was higher at 6.0%. Compared with a year ago, reductions in vacancy in nine precincts are offset by increases in two – New Lynn (up by 3.9% to 12.1%) and East Tamaki (up by 0.8% to 4.4%).

The most striking reductions in industrial property vacancy over the past year are on the North Shore, showing the demand for property among businesses in the Shore’s industrial precincts. In particular, Mairangi Bay is down 4.0% to 3.4% vacant and Wairau Valley is down 3.1% to just 2.4% vacant. North Harbour vacancy has only reduced a little (0.7% over the past year) but is still very low at 3.9%.

Prime industrial properties are still in very high demand among occupiers, particularly in the Wairau

Valley where prime vacancy is zero. Prime Mairangi Bay and North Harbour industrial properties have 2.3% and 2.8% vacancy respectively.

Vacancy rates are slightly higher in secondarygrade industrial properties: 4.7% in Mairangi Bay, 4.2% in North Harbour and 2.4% in Wairau Valley.

It is not realistic to expect rental growth whenever vacancy is reducing, but looked at over the medium to long term there is a correlation between vacancy trends and value trends, although with a variable lag.

The fact that less than 75,000m2 of vacant prime quality industrial space is available across the whole of Auckland, compared with 466,000m2 of vacant secondary space, points to where value growth is likely to occur first.

In Auckland we have analysed sales of industrial property over 15 years to provide some guidance on industrial property usage. Of note is that 15% of property by value was vacant and 55% was in warehousing or light manufacturing use.

Visit: www.colliers.co.nz

The most striking reductions in industrial property vacancy over the past year are on the North Shore, showing the demand for property among businesses in the Shore’s industrial precincts.

Brad Visser Specialising in Industrial Sales and Leasing  Committed to providing innovative and strategic property solutions  Passionate and professional approach  High standard of property service and integrity  Committed to accelerating your success

Call Brad now for a complimentary value or rental analysis.

MOB: 021 814 902 DDI: 09 488 4788 E: brad.visser@colliers.com

COLLIERS INTERNTAIONAL NORTH SHORE OFFICE Level 1 129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, 0622 Auckland City TEL: 09 488 4777 www.colliers.co.nz

Accelerating success.

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Commercial Property: with Bayleys North Shore Commercial

Winning formula is "chalk and cheese" at Bayleys North Shore Commercial important factor in our survival. We did a pretty good apprenticeship in business with John Algie and that has helped in forming our culture and operational practices. We value our staff and several have attained long term service awards with the average years service across the company being approximately six years."

"Being part of the Bayleys group and brand also offers real benefits in terms of systems, structure and support. As a team we get a great deal out of their training initiatives like the Bayleys Property College. The best in the country."

I finished the interview by asking a few questions that I thought would prompt chalk and cheese answers. You decide for yourself...

Nick Howe-Smith (left) and Daryl Devereux.

As you will see elsewhere in this fine magazine, the team at Bayleys North Shore Commercial celebrated their 15th birthday on the Shore in late August. Quite an achievement for a locally owned and operated franchise, so we thought we should go along to their Northcroft Street office and find out their secrets to success.

The official name for this Bayleys enterprise is Devereux Howe-Smith Realty Limited – as it is owned by Daryl Devereux and Nick Howe-Smith. They warmly refer to themselves as 'Chalk and Cheese' as they are quite different. But their's is a partnership that has endured 15 years. Prior to purchasing the business they worked as a commercial real estate duo, regularly in Bayleys Top 10 Commercial Agents and with combined sales of in excess of $500 million. They just clicked – and the rest is history. But you only have to spend a few minutes with them to discover they really are chalk and cheese.

Nick Howe-Smith is the more calculated and considered of the two.

Maybe that is why he is the one now charged with managing the business.

Daryl Devereux is definitely the passionate talker and one would suspect the deal maker.

Howe-Smith is a 47-year-old Londoner who emigrated to New Zealand to join Bayleys in the mid-90's, following a young Kiwi lady, Julie, now his wife of 15 years. They have two children – Matt (13) and Hannah (11) – and love living in Devonport. He started out as a valuer and surveyor in the UK working for DTZ and then had a decade in property in Europe with stints in Paris and Brussels before heading south to New Zealand.

Devereux is a product of Kelston Boys High School (apparently local Takapuna identities Dave McAlpine and Peter White are also) and went on to spend a period in the Airforce, becoming a pilot. He then flew domestically before he moved into a bakery business with his brother, then to insurance and financial planning – spending time with AMP, Prudential and Guardian – before he caught the property bug. Daryl Devereux is hugely proud of his daughter Paige (22) who will complete a Law degree next year (with honours) at Canterbury University.

He lives in Milford with his partner, the love of his life and the mother of four great boys.

The two first met when John Algie opened the Bayley's franchise they now own in 1997. After a short period in the city Howe-Smith liked the potential he saw over the bridge and joined Bayleys North Shore Commercial in mid 1997.

Daryl Devereux joined later that year and they have worked together ever since.

They purchased a shareholding from John Algie in 2003 and then bought the entire business in 2008, ironically around the time the market crashed.

"We are hugely proud of the fact we have successfully weathered what has been a significant storm," explained Daryl Devereux when reflecting on the past few years of Devereux Howe-Smith Realty. "The market change was so significant that we made a decision for Nick to put aside selling and concentrate on running the business which proved to be a great move. He did a fantastic job in adjusting our business to the new market conditions and has set the platform for the growth we have achieved since."

There are now 28 people in the Bayleys North Shore Commercial team. 22 agents in four teams (retail, industrial, office investment) plus administration and support staff.

"A big part of my role has been providing support for our agents," adds Nick Howe-Smith. "Ensuring they have had the resources and support to survive in the more challenging post GFC conditions. It has been challenging but we now have a very robust business. We operate with no debt which has been an

CM: What have been your secrets to success?

DD: Relationships.

NH-S: Sticking to the game plan, regular review of business strategy and implementation of change management. Not to mention a bit of hard work!

CM: Give me the single most important factor to consider if I was to buy an investment property?

DD: That it meets your needs, when buying a property you need patience and a team of professional advisors, accountant, lawyer, valuer and of course an agent who has spent the time to learn about your expectations of property investments.

NH-S: Understanding all the risks of holding investment property, but most importantly the strength of the tenant, the risk of default and the likelihood and timeframe to find a replacement tenant.

CM: If you started your career again, what would you do?

DD: Start younger, with a University qualification in property.

NH-S: Probably specialise in my chosen sector of Commercial Real Estate sales and leasing at an earlier age, though it is a trade off between getting all types of other Property experience in Valuation, Property Management, Landlord & Tenant consultancy and settling into your niche area.

CM: How important is location location location in commercial property?

DD: It is important, but it doesn’t stand alone NH-S: Location is important but prime located property does drive higher rentals which may be unaffordable for a wide range of tenants. I think that tenant strength is now equally as important.

CM: What do you do to relax?

DD: I paddle an outrigger, competing nationally and internationally.

NH-S: Spending time with my teenage family at the beach and overseas travel, keeping fit, reading and enjoying fine food and wine.

CM: If I had $100k to invest, what should I do with it?

DD: Invest it in our latest syndicated property, it has everything, location, security of income, growth and future flexibility NH-S: Buy the wife some new jewellery, failing that I would suggest some form of Proportional ownership of Commercial property, either within a small Private Syndicate or larger offering.

CM: If you were John Key for a day what changes would you make?

DD: I love NZ, if you want to fit in and enjoy what we have to offer, great. Otherwise you can leave. Call it the fit in or leave law.

NH-S: Stop pandering to the minorities, make a concerted effort to stamp out youth drug dependence and enforce free tickets to NZ’ers at All Black v Wallaby games.

CM: What will you be doing in 20 years time?

DD: Paddling, still passionate, but not practising real estate, I would have made room for the younger guys and girls coming through NH-S: Hopefully still involved in Real estate in some form or other unless I am off following a few travel dreams!

Contact: Bayleys North Shore Commercial – Devereux Howe-Smith Realty Limited, 16 Northcroft Street, Takapuna, North Shore.

Email: nick.howesmith@bayleys.co.nz or daryl.devereux@bayleys.co.nz

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auckland GREATER

Greater Auckland is Bayleys’ latest portfolio of over 35 commercial, industrial and retail opportunities for sale throughout the Auckland area.

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Featured Investment Opportunities

Unit K, 4 Titan Place, Silverdale www.bayleys.co.nz/375612

112 Apollo Drive, Albany www.bayleys.co.nz/375611

246 Forrest Hill Road, Forrest Hill www.bayleys.co.nz/375596

Unit 1A, 89 Ellice Road, Wairau Valley www.bayleys.co.nz/375609

Unit A, 50 Diana Drive, Wairau Valley www.bayleys.co.nz/375602

Unit R1, 3 Northcroft Street, Takapuna www.bayleys.co.nz/4105534

Are you considering investing in the near future?

Returns from direct investments in commercial and industrial property have averaged 11.3 percent per annum over the last 10 years consistently outperforming bonds, shares and a number of other investment options.

Contact Nick Howe-Smith on 09 489 0999 to discuss how investment property can perform for you.

View all Greater Auckland properties on www.bayleys.co.nz using the web ID’s listed below.

16 David McCathie Place, Silverdale

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Lot 42, Westgate Shopping Centre, Westgate

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Unit D, 199 Lincoln Road, Henderson

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1 Goodman Place, Penrose

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947 New North Road, Mt Albert

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18 Allright Place, Mt Wellington

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227 Jervois Road, Ponsonby

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228-230 Marua Road, Mt Wellington

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16 Adelaide Street, Freemans Bay

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51F Allens Road, East Tamaki

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240 Hobson Street, CBD

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Unit 19, 2 Bishop Dunn Place, Botany

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Unit 1B, 198 Federal Street, CBD

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Unit B10, 7 Torrens Road, East Tamaki

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Unit 2J, 239 Queen Street, CBD

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Units 2C and 2D, 302 Te Irirangi Drive, East Tamaki

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300 Queen Street, CBD

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415 Great South Road, Otahuhu

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Unit 2J, 1 Courthouse Lane, CBD

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1/55 Druces Road, Manukau

Unit 202-208, 2 Beach Road, CBD

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3 Balemi Way, Wiri

3-15 Wakefield Street, CBD

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Unit K, 185 Great South Road, Manurewa

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For the world’s purest invironments At HRV, we’ve made it our mission to improve the health of New Zealand homes and those that live inside them.

An HRV ventilation system purifies the air by filtering out the small, unhealthy, airborne particles that trigger asthma and allergies. It also helps remove hidden dampness, condensation, and mould, creating a warm, dry and healthy ‘invironment’, allowing your family to breathe easier.

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Experts on the Shore: The HRV North Shore team outside their offices on Con stellation Drive.

Allergy season is here It’s allergy season and for many Kiwis that means it's time for itchy eyes and a runny nose.

If you have allergy sufferers in your family, you’ll know there’s no escaping the attack of the airborne allergens that make life a misery.

Among the most common allergic triggers in New Zealand are pollens, mould and dust mites – most of which kick into over drive as temperatures increase during Spring.

When you’re inside, the state of your environment can play a significant role in aggravating the problems. After all, we breathe in 11,000 litres of air every day and approximately 50 percent contains toxic substances harboured in our homes.

Keeping your home well-ventilated with fresh, clean air helps to get rid of allergy triggers by filtering out allergens in the air.

An HRV home ventilation system will filter incoming air to remove pollens, dusts and other contaminants – as well as prevent mould and mildew for a fresher, healthier home.

HRV has a significant local operation based in the heart of the North Shore on Constellation Drive.

“By improving the air quality of your environment, your home can become a safe haven from irritants and help to ease the pain for allergy sufferers in your family”, says Nick Freeman, Managing Director of HRV North Shore.

“At HRV, we go the extra mile to help allergy sufferers by improving the technology in our products so that even the tiniest irritants are removed to help get rid of any allergy triggers”.

What do fish and chips and cutting-edge air filtration technology have in common?

More than you might think! The state-of-the-art filters used in HRV’s new Seta pure-air filtration system owe a great deal to fish – and the humble potato.

The filters are made of nanofibres – 1,000 times finer than human hair – spun out of collagen from deep-water hoki. The fibres, infused with the powerful antibacterial properties of manuka, are held in place by a biodegradable potato starch base.

The result is a completely natural ultra-sensitive filter that neutralises trapped allergens and other harmful particles, creating air that is free from dust, bacteria and fungi.

HRV is the only ventilation system to use this world-first technology.

Want to know more about making your home healthier? You can book a free expert healthy home check on 0800 HRV 123.

Mark of Trust The Asthma Foundation of New Zealand has awarded our HRV ventilation system, featuring our nanofibre technology, with the Sensitive Choice blue butterfly trustmark.

Its panel of experts said it met all the requirements for a healthier home and is a better choice for people with allergies and asthma.

HRV is the only ventilation system in New Zealand to receive the blue butterfly trustmark.

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North Shore company Electrical Direct have teamed up with Schneider Electric to provide the answer – the Ecomind Electricity Monitor. The Ecomind Electricity Monitor is the most recent development in wireless electricity monitors. It allows you to monitor and analyse your electricity consumption, learn how to save energy and help the environment.

With the Ecomind Electricity Monitor you can identify how much electricity is being used, enabling you to make instant changes that will help reduce your energy consumption. The Ecomind Electricity Monitor will instantly help you save money on your electricity bills by allowing you to take control of your electricity consumption.

"The neat thing is that it can display your usage in dollars, kilowatts and carbon tonnes," explains Ross McKoy of Electrical Direct. "It will also track your highs, lows and changes by the hour, day, week or month. It isn't an expensive

The Ecomind Electricity Monitor will instantly help you save money. device so if you save 10% you will have paid for it in pretty quick time."

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By Real Estate Duo Rosie Houghton & Rose Arnott of Prestige Real Estate – Both local identities in the Takapuna community.

It’s Spring-Clean Time It`s that time of year again where spring is upon us and this traditionally becomes the most popular time to buy and sell.

We have personally experienced a high turnover in house sales over the winter months and still now we have more buyers than properties to show; which indicates the market is still hot and demand is high for good properties.

However we also know buyers are selective so sellers still need to make an effort to showcase their home to its very best.

Spring Cleaning Tips Here are some of our annual spring cleaning tips to get your home ready to sell. First Impressions do count. You can go all out in getting your home prepared for sale but sometimes just some small simple things can be all that is required. Here are some budget ways we can think of to achieve a good first impression.

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Outside...

• Keep the lawns mowed and weed the garden.

• Plant some flowers or attractive plants leading up to the front door or have a nice plant in a big pot.

• Wash the exterior windows and house to get rid of cobwebs and dirt. Sweep the yard.

• Paint or replace the front door put a new handle on if necessary to modernise.

• Buy a new welcome mat for the front door.

• Buy a new number plaque displaying the house number and install near the entry or front gate entrance.

• Make sure outside lights are working and front entry light is clean.

Inside...

• Remove excess clutter and less furniture will make the rooms appear bigger. Think about storing any excess off site at a temporary storage facility or sell on Trade me and make some money.

• Remove all excess photos from tables and walls and replace with non personalised art work, making sure any holes are patched over.

• Paint rooms that need freshening up with neutral colours or white paint.

• Clean out closets and linen cupboards and store non essential items.

• Rearrange the kitchen pantry, cabinets in an orderly manner.

• Thoroughly Clean the House before taking to the Market. Hire someone to do it if you are time poor.

We know that kitchens are one of the most important rooms in the house and with a budget can be updated simply by putting a new bench top over the existing one, repainting or revarnishing the cabinets, changing the handles and faucets thus immediately lifting the look of an old kitchen.

Finally, the finishing touches...

• Fresh paint, flowers and Rosie & Rose as your preferred Real Estate representatives and you are ready to go to the market.

Call us now for a no obligation appraisal of your home. Rosie Houghton 021623952, Email: rosie@prestigerealty.co.nz, or, Rose Arnott 021876333, Email: rose.arnott@prestigerealty.co.nz.

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North Shore Women’s Centre

Back: Sue; Karen; Elena; Lesley.

Front: Anneke; Miyuki.

North Shore Hospice: News

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North Shore Women’s Centre

Celebrating 25 Years supporting Women

This month the North Shore Women’s Centre is turning 25.

Established in 1987, it was set up to support women’s identified needs with a holistic range of high quality services. Today, it reaches over 4000 women in the community annually and is proud to be the only North Shore centre for women, run by women.

In recognition of its 25th anniversary, a celebratory dinner, including Guest Speaker Dr Lauren Roche and other exciting entertainment, will be held on 12th October, when the winner of North Shore’s “Woman of the Year”, will be formally announced.

Services Offered The services offered by North Shore Women’s Centre include:- Support for Relationship Issues – low cost Counselling by experienced professionals; Legal and Financial Guidance – free 30 minute legal appointments with trained, volunteer Lawyers; In-home Family/Whanau Support by a qualified Social Worker; Support for Abuse Issues; Newcomers Support; Health and Wellbeing; Community Connection – a free Clothing Exchange and range of courses as below.

Courses and Support Groups The North Shore Women’s Centre offers a range of courses to assist women in learning new skills, to re-enter the workforce, form support networks and have fun. These are examples of the classes…

Age with Flair – The group looks at issues that older women face today such as:- changing relationships, financial needs as well as loneliness.

Creative Art – This is an extremely popular class numbering 10-12 per week.

The Book Club – Has a strong core group of women meeting each month to discuss the month’s book and arising topics of interest.

Re Defining Me – This programme uses a framework to develop a sense of self-identity, lost through some significant event, and offers practical tools to get through this time.

Jewellery Making Classes – A new group to the Centre, facilitated by Maria Huggins, teaching women the basic techniques of jewellery making from bracelets and necklaces to Christmas decorations.

Beginner’s Tai Chi Classes – Held twice weekly at St Barnabas church hall in Glenfield. Many nationalities are represented in this group.

Participants report improved health, better balance and enjoy the friendship of other members.

Healthy Eating on a Budget – Held monthly at venues in Glenfield and Albany, encourages the use of healthy ingredients to make hearty, nutritious meals.

For information on the celebratory dinner held on 12th October, Visit: www.nswomenscentre.co.nz

Celebrating and Strengthening Women

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Have fun at Christmas and help Hospice while you party!

Are you looking for something different for this year’s Christmas party? Why not get a group together, come individually or buy a table of 10 and join Hospice North Shore at the races on Saturday 8th December.

You will be entertained in the private Cuvee Lounge at Ellerslie Race Course where we will provide you with a delicious lunch, drinks, private tote. There is a bar in the lounge for those who want more and you will be there, trackside to enjoy the event.

It is always a great day, and a fantastic opportunity for a Christmas function with friends and colleagues – and who knows you might even win a dollar or two and help Hospice at the same time! Tickets $140 each.

For the last couple of years Hospice North Shore has been involved in a Race Day event at Ellerslie Race Course. Through the money raised a vehicle has been purchased and last year we sponsored a Community Nurse caring for patients living at home. This year Hospice Race Day will be on Saturday 8th December and we are inviting our North Shore community to support us as we endeavour to raise funds to sponsor the annual costs of our Community nursing vehicles.

We also have Race Sponsorship packages available.

For more information contact: Ginette Lee, Events Manager, Phone 485 3537or email: ginette.lee@hospicenorthshore.org.nz or visit: www.hospicenorthshore.org.nz

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Andrew Dorreen

Breaking records selling top end real estate During September Channel Magazine caught up with leading North Shore real estate salesperson Andrew Dorreen.

Andrew Dorreen may be youthful and only in the industry for seven years, but his continual record breaking, has not gone unnoticed in the high flying circles of top end real estate. We went searching for the answers.

Andrew is very much an extrovert. This quality certainly plays a big part but it is only a fraction of the equation when you are successfully selling multi-million dollar homes.

Other qualities, such as Andrew's controlled approach, the importance he places on confidentiality and his constant desire to fly under the radar are probably what his clients respect. Whatever it is, Andrew Dorreen continues to dominate the high end of the market, and it shows with the current listings he has and extraordinary results he achieves.

Andrew Dorreen continues to dominate the high end of the market, and it shows with the current listings he has and extraordinary results he achieves.

According to Reinz fiqures Andrew has been involved with an exceptionally high percentage of the North Shore's highest sales. He holds the highest recorded sale on the North Shore every year for the last two years. This includes the highest sale in over six years just three weeks ago for an 'unnamed beachfront' property reported to be over $9 million.

It is obvious that Andrew understands and appreciates fine property, and is a talented and highly driven successful sales person.

Andrew Dorreen was a New Zealand ranked triathlete, so he understands that hard work is what it takes to succeed.

Now a keen golfer and family man, Andrew and his wife Sarah and young Andrew Dorreen. daughter Ruby love the Shore and the close community lifestyle it brings.

Owning a Milford lakefront property himself, waterfront real estate is not only his passion but his life!

If you would like your home sold then you should contact Andrew in the strictest of confidence. You may want your exclusive property to be kept confidential from the general market.

Andrew says a significant amount of his top end sales have been concluded in this fashion – off market transactions. Andrew explains that whilst he has listings available on the internet and in print media, many of his clients choose a more low key approach, all having their own reasons for doing so. They have their homes available to “passive” buyers of which handfuls are offshore.

Andrew is adamant that confidentially is a huge part of his business. If you don't want the world to know your business, then contact Andrew – as many others have done before – to ensure your real estate transactions remain strictly your business. What have you to lose?

Andrew Dorreen, Associate, Precision Real Estate, Phone 021 747 334, Email: andrew@precision.net.nz or visit: www.precision.net.nz

A selection of Andrew's current listings…

10 Rarere Road, Takapuna Beach.

8 Minnehaha Avenue, Takapuna. Beach

34 Muritai Road, Milford.

45 Churchill Road, Murrays Bay.

35 Beach Road, Milford.

21a Brighton Terrace, Mairangi Bay.

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Channel Feature Home: with Nadja Court, Barfoot & Thompson

Takapuna Lakefront Potential – Incredible Opportunity These type of opportunities don't present themselves too often. Nadja Court of Barfoot and Thompson is marketing this property, part of the Golden Mile and right on Lake Pupuke, Takapuna.

It is waiting for a new owner to capture the huge potential. Bathed in sunshine, with direct lake access, this exceptional opportunity awaits to create your dream home.

The original 1970s home – is large, spacious and ripe for refurbishment. Or you might choose development, land banking for future investment or a building platform for your new dream property. The choice is yours.

This is a premium 868 m2 site which

provides a blank canvas to unleash your imagination and create your very own masterpiece.

This is location, location, location – highly desirable, always sought after and very rare in this blue chip position.

The current dwelling includes four bedrooms, two living areas, two bathrooms and two car garaging.

The properties CV is $2million with the land value $1.65m. Flexible settlement terms are available. (The owner says: it must be sold!)

Secure your piece of paradise today – call Nadja Court today on 021 777 690 to register your interest.

The current dwelling includes four bedrooms, two living areas, two bathrooms and two car garaging.

For Sale now or at Auction

306A Hurstmere Road, Takapuna VIEW: Phone for viewing times VIEW PROPERTY ONLINE: www.barfoot.co.nz/482953 For further information contact: Nadja Court, Barfoot & Thompson, Mairangi Bay M: 021-777-690 or 478-9089 e: n.court@barfoot.co.nz Number 1 Salesperson, Barfoot & Thompson 2011-12

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BEST VALUE HOME IN TAKAPUNA’S FINEST AVENUE

922m² of established gardens and beautiful Thornes Bay Beach at the end of the street

11 Minnehaha Avenue, Takapuna www.bayleys.co.nz/4105475

S COMING TO THE MARKET SOON S E “ROC ROI” R P One of the finest examples of a turn of the century double storied villa with all the P original character beautifully intact (including the original billiards table in the billiards O T room) plus the advantages of a superb contemporary architectural renovation.

S Victoria Bidwell • Top Agent for Bayleys North Shore 2006/7, 2007/8, 2008/9, 2009/10, 2011/12 • • Bayleys National “Top Achiever” status 2006/7, 2007/8, 2009/10, 2011/12 • • International Property Awards London-Winner Best Property Marketing • • Winner Bayleys National Marketing Award • • Winner Bayleys National Waterfront Marketing Award • • Bayleys 100million dollar club member •

Phone Victoria for a confidential chat regarding the sale of your own property.

Victoria Bidwell 021 947 080 or 09 487 0735 victoria.bidwell@bayleys.co.nz www.victoriabidwell.bayleys.co.nz

Bayleys Real Estate Limited, Takapuna Licensed under the REA Act 2008