The Devonport Flagstaff Page 9
July 13, 2018
Success for diving newcomer Takapuna Grammar Student Holly Morse has returned from the 2018 Singapore Diving Championships with five medals. Holly (14) is relatively new to diving, starting just two-and-a-half years ago, but has quickly found success in the Olympic sport. After competing at a national event, Holly was one of five from Auckland selected to take part in the Singapore championships against countries including Russia, Malaysia and Thailand. “It was quite an intense environment” says Holly. “A lot of the divers dive full-time, train every day and get paid to do it. I was surprised by my result.” Holly’s five medals were: 1st on platform (14-15 years), 1st on 3m (14-15 years), 1st in 14-18 year old girls synchro, 2nd in open mixed synchro and 3rd on 1m (14-15 years). The success continues for Holly who has earnt a spot on the New Zealand team for the World Junior Champs in Ukraine. She will be the only female in the team, and the first female platform diver to compete from New Zealand. Holly, and her four team mates, are currently travelling to London, where they will train with the former British Olympic diving coach before heading to Ukraine to compete.
Nam Nam is Nom Nom!
Bo Nguyen and business partner Billie Dang had owned Sen Vietnamese Kitchen in Mt Eden for three years, before realising there was no Vietnamese food in Takapuna. Their solution was Nam Nam – an authentic Vietnamese lunch spot serving up fresh, healthy and fast street food. “It’s really authentic Vietnamese food with nature and fresh ingredients with family-made recipes” says Nguyen. “For those who have travelled to Vietnam, or want to try real Vietnamese food, we are here for them.” Quality, service and fresh ingredients are of great importance to the pair, and this has been incorporated into Nam Nam.
“All of our food is dairy-free and mostly gluten-free as well. It’s easy to make any of our dishes vegetarian or vegan,” Nguyen says. Some of the dishes from Nam Nam’s menu include Banh mi baguette, the perfect fusion of classic European food enriched with vibrant Vietnamese flavours, full on flavour, lightweight and a healthy option; Fresh rice paper rolls makes a great healthy snack for lunch on the go; Pho – classic Viet soup – embodies the richness of flavour and lightness of texture. Nam Nam is located at 8 Huron Street, Takapuna and is open for lunch seven days a week from 10am until 3pm.
Ph 488 0055
Open 7 Days 10am – 3pm 8 Huron St, Takapuna