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04 - Recreating Childhood Memories – from Cape Reinga to Bluff

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Over the six months of trekking, the children’s survival skills and imaginations developed as, with no toys or technology during their downtime, they learnt to make swords, slingshots, bows, use pockets knives, told stories, played cards and watched the stars. Sounds magical!

But, as you would imagine, there was a lot of blood, sweat and tears… plus swarms of mozzies, wasps, nits, and possum and rodent thieves – you can read these tales on their Noodles for Breakfast Instagram or website - balanced with poignant spiritual moments, victories and pure elation.

Thank you to the Lee siblings for opening your family album to share your precious memories with us. And thank you Deanna for opening the floodgates to your treasured memories. You can read about Deanna’s childhood and recent adventure taking on New Zealand’s 3,000km Te Araroa Trail, on pages 4-6.

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feel pretty privileged to have been given a glimpse into the family photo albums Cheryl Lee compiled back in the 1980s. Cheryl and her husband Richard were tragically killed in a car crash in 2018 while on their holiday of a lifetime in America.

Both well-known and loved characters of Whangārei, many of you will remember them. Their daughter Deanna has recently paid tribute to her parents … by walking the length of New Zealand with her young family!

Deanna and her siblings’ childhood was what the 1980s were made of – with a ton of extra adventure thrown in, courtesy of their fun-loving parents. With these memories in mind, and fresh out of being cooped up in lockdown across the Tasman, she and husband Tom, set off in November with their three children to discover, and, for Deanna, rediscover her homeland.

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Deanna and her siblings’ 1980s childhood was full of outdoor Northland adventure provided by their fun-seeking, doting parents.

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hese experiences, now firmly etched in their memories, are illustrated with the many moments captured by their mother Cheryl who, lovingly compiled albums with the photos she took of her husband Richard and their four children.

The albums, hand-written with captions, along with the memories, are held dear to the Lee children today after tragically lly losing their beloved parents in a car crash nearly three years ago.

Cheryl and Richard Lee – both well-known and loved across the community, were killed in a head-on collision while on their trip of a lifetime in America. Cheryl was the manager of the i-SITE, Te Manawa The Hub and Claphams ams Clock Museum and Richard was as the operations co-ordinator

The Lee kids off to school in Australia. (From left): Hayden, Deanna, Zane and Shaun.

for the Whangārei District Council Venues and Events team until 2016.

For Deanna, now Gerlach and with a young family of her own, being locked down across the Tasman last year, following the loss, prompted her to recreate some of those adventures she fondly remembered. And so, a brave and wild idea was born.

Within months, Deanna, with wi her husband Tom, embarked upon walking the em length of New Zealand with le their three kids - Juno, 12, th Joplin, 10 and Goldie – then Jo five. In November, they set off fi to undertake Te Araroa Trail with Goldie emerging the wi youngest known person to complete it.

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1996 before moving to Australia in 2001. There she met Australian Tom while working as tour guide climb leaders on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the couple, with their subsequent children, would travel to New Zealand to visit the kids’ grandparents at least once a year.

“Experiencing depression after they died in that car accident in the States a few years ago was one of my motivators for having a crack at the trail,” says Deanna. “I wanted to honour their sense of adventure and risk-taking by giving our kids the opportunity that they gave us on that trip around Australia.”

The family spent a year travelling around Australia in an old panel van which her parents slept in the back of while the four kids shared the caravan.

“Mum and dad loved travelling. To save money, they often camped and went on road trips together in their van, sleeping in the back on a mattress.

“Dad was adventurous and mum loved

to travel. We grew up on low-budget outdoor adventures - many things would be considered unsafe these days, but that’s just how it was back in the 80s - around the Whangārei area. Home was Kara where mum’s folks had a farm that we managed and then onto Maungatapere where we had a hobby farm. Dad’s folks lived at McLeod Bay. We split time between working on the farm on weekends or playing out at the coast.

“On the west coast, we’d spend the day or camp overnight on Baylys Beach. We’d go out there to try out the latest toys dad had built from spare parts in the shed - riding bikes, motorbikes, land yachts, even hang gliding.

Dad used to pull us along in the hang glider with a rope - running first to get us to practice and then a gentle tow behind the car. Mum loved it too. Dad still used to fly his hang glider in his 60s. He had to wait until conditions were perfect otherwise mum would be terrified.

“On the east coast, we’d go out to Gray

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The year-long Australia trip was also carried out on a low budget with the couple picking peaches over the summer while the kids went to school. Deanna has fond memories of swimming in the river with their new mates.

“It was an awesome year and I was keen to replicate the adventure with our kids.”

After spending several weeks of 2020, pre-Covid, in Christchurch where her brother Zane and his family are now based, the couple began contemplating relocating there. The subsequent lockdown back home in Australia proved the catalyst.

“Home had been calling for a while. I was always really close with my dad’s mum, Alene, out at Whangārei Heads and I wanted to be in her life before she died. In general, I had a growing need to connect with whānau and whenua and Tom had always been keen to move to New Zealand, he was just waiting for me to be ready.

“The ultimate motivation was Covidinspired. Lockdowns gave us space to be together, dream and contemplate more and feel the need to change more urgently. When our freshly-empty schedules started filling up again as lockdowns lifted, we felt strangled by our obligations. Our simple time together as a family faded away and it just felt so wrong.

Indeed, it was time for a change.”

Having read about another family taking

on the approximate 3,000km Te Araroa Trail, Deanna and Tom began researching and realised they would have to begin by November to finish before winter set in. So, they applied for quarantine and visas to move to Aotearoa, sold most of their belongings, wrapped up work and school and hopped on a plane.

“The airport was eerily empty, but the plane was full, and we all bused off to Hamilton for hotel quarantine together.”

With a blog called “Noodles for Breakfast” and a website with a GPS tracker for followers, they then set off from Cape Reinga to embark on a six-month journey of the country.

The trail showcases everything New Zealand has to offer, including beaches, volcanoes, mountains, rivers, lakes and valleys. The path also intersects with many towns and cities, allowing chances to stock up on supplies and rest.

Although having carried out preparation, such as learning navigational skills, wilderness first aid and river crossing, Deanna says the family weren’t the fittest when they set out. But that soon changed.

“We got fit as we went along. We would love to go back and re-do Ninety-Mile beach to see how it feels when you’re fit!”

That day started off nervously and disorderly, Deanna recalls, as the family had

not before undertaken an overnight hike together and had no idea what seven days’ worth of food entailed. They soon realised what had been overlooked or over-packed as, for seven days, they lugged their heavy packs over the endless kilometres of sand, negotiating tides along the way.

Their luggage involved two lightweight tents, inflatable sleeping mats and pillows, sleeping bags, a set of clothes, rain wear and warm night wear, later accruing warmer clothing from Wellington as it progressively grew colder. A professional photographer, Deanna also lugged her camera gear along the trail capturing both stills and video for a book and film she is working on.

“It was often below freezing at night when we were camping or sleeping in huts without fires or insulation. We carried as much food as we needed for each section. There were two ten-day sections in the South Island that’s almost 40kg of food, so that was really hard to carry.”

While Goldie proved to be, by far, the most adventurous and inspirational, all family members experienced their highs and lows.

Deanna describes some of their most challenging days that nearly broke them as day four of 10-12 hour days climbing up and down steep, gnarly terrain and finally dragging

themselves to their hut in the dark, eating their dehydrated dinner and falling into bed.

Then there were the terrifying days on Northland roads with logging trucks screaming past where they’d all had their limits. Deanna recalls the children singing Christmas carols to the smell of pine trees to take their mind off the stress.

“In the Richmond Ranges, there’s a day where you sidle up Wairoa River all day. The track has slipped and disappeared in a bunch of sections and it’s a hellish day with little legs trying to find a way to get through. To top it off, we all got multiple wasp stings. Poor little Goldie got five stings close together and screamed for hours. She was terrified at the sight of every wasp we saw that afternoon and took frequent dips in the river to try to soothe the screaming stings. The pain was too much to get to sleep that night, we were on the job of trying to soothe her until nearly midnight. Our poor hut mates!”

She says the most challenging day was along the Timaru River, again with the track disappearing and around 13 ice-cold silty river crossings with the last few kilometres straight up a steep hill.

“We walked into the hut after dark, sidling up the steep hill with headlamps on, being careful not to slip down the ridge. Stodys Hut was a welcome sight! It was freezing and windy, the hut is an old musterer's hut with gaps in the wooden slats so the wind whistles through.

There was no firewood, the floor was dirt and mice somehow managed to get into our breakfast bar tucked away in Tom’s pack during the night. But we were still chuffed and grateful to be there.”

Along their journey, they were met and helped by various friends and family members, strangers and “Trail Angels” – locals who help walkers with food, a bed, or advice.

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They also hired bikes to cycle the 82km central north island Timber Trail over two days with a camp in the middle. With Goldie believed to be the youngest to have cycled the trail, the hire company didn’t cater to her size so they purchased a bike which was delivered to the start of the trail.

“She had such sore arms in the last few hours that she was crying but soon forgot about them when we only had 5kms to go. Then she was so excited to get to the end and fanged it!” says her mum.

They hired kayaks and paddled from Taumarunui to Whanganui for seven days, with Deanna describing the river journey as “epic”.

Their favourite section of the trail involved ten days through the Nelson Lakes National Park.

“It’s the most epicly, beautiful part of the country that we’ve seen so far and we had an amazing crew of other trail walkers with us.”

And, of course, Northland featured strongly among their highlights.

“We loved coming down the east coast of Northland, home. My mum managed the information centre in Whangārei since I was a kid and she knew all the tourism operators well, so we often went up to the Bay of Islands on Fullers boat trips, and out to the Poor Knights.

She was infatuated with Matapouri and Whale Bay. As a teenager, I camped at Whananaki with my mates. Ocean Beach was our official homecoming out at Whangārei Heads, and we just happened to walk in on a Friday afternoon, perfect early summer's day not long before Christmas. We had the most beautiful afternoon fishing and having beers with my cousins and their mates from the Heads, we even saw dolphins in the surf and heard Kiwi at night from our tents.”

Finally arriving at Bluff mid-May after 177 days felt “bloody good”.

“That day it was windy and raining with hail and sleet. The locals were amazing and made us feel so welcome. Marcus Lush saw us walking alongside the highway in the rain and put a note on the community Facebook to look after us. His wife even came down and dropped off hot chocolates to the kids on the side of the road in the pouring rain. And then when we made it to town, the local real estate office and cafe asked us in and shouted us hot drinks.

One of my old mates from uni had seen us walking down the road and came to say ‘g’day’.

I couldn’t believe it. It’d been twenty years since we’d seen each other. And then my brother Zane and his wife Jules came down from

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... We'd love to use that love to inspire others to get out there and together learn how to do a better job of protecting our natural environment.

Christchurch to meet us at Stirling Point where the famous signpost is. What a beaut day.

“There were so many best days ever! There’s this epic feeling when you do hard things, when you’re uncomfortable and challenging yourself for days at a time and then you get through it and you reap the rewards. We were so utterly stoked with little things, like a shower and a real towel, fresh food, a real bed, meeting new splendid people every other day. Swimming in wild places, people giving you food - food is everything on trail - being in some of the most beautiful spots on the planet and having them to yourself. Walking through some of the crappiest spots in Aotearoa and seeing the bones of this country. You get it all out there on the TA and that’s what makes it such a rich experience. Our kids have seen a cracking cross-section of New Zealand, it’s an awesome education.”

Deanna felt her parents with them throughout the journey.

“The tramp through the country they loved so much felt more epic and spiritual than a road trip. We all felt really strongly that mum was with us from about Whangārei Heads onwards.

She was in every piwakawaka/fantail that we saw throughout the country - and there pretty much all the way. It seemed that whenever the kids got hurt and cried, there was Grandma Cheryl flitting down to nurture them.

“We finally saw Poppi Ri in the Richmond Ranges. There was a stunning ridgeline heading down toward a gnarly section that we had heard was quite challenging one beautiful afternoon. We saw this New Zealand falcon from afar, perched on a rock overlooking the immense valley, we were pretty high up on those mountains. It just kept staring at

us and drew us in. We managed to get really close before it flew away. It felt amazing and I had a little cry and cuddled the kids. They were certain it was Ri. It felt comforting and empowering that he was keeping an eye on us up there when we were nervous about the terrain ahead.”

While tramping the country, they pondered their possibilities about where to live. However, as soon as they set foot at Lake Hawea, they fell in love. After staying at the holiday park and chatting with the owner, by the time they reached Bluff, Tom had all but secured a job as the general manager. After spending several nights in Christchurch with family, they moved to Lake Hawea, somewhere Deanna had always dreamed of living, and are currently looking for a house to buy. The kids have settled into school and are stoked to be in New Zealand, calling themselves “Kiwaussies”.

“They were all fiercely close to my mum and dad before they died and have a strong sense of belonging after walking the length of this whenua on foot. They connected with whānau, tangata, tangata whenua as we went. They’re embracing learning Te Reo at school and getting involved with kapa haka. Admittedly we live in a pristine environment down here in Lake Hawea, but our roots are still very much in Northland and we’ll regularly traipse back up north to connect and explore.”

For now, the adults are relishing in their long, hot showers, fluffy bath towels and real beds with sheets while the kids are enjoying making friends and playing with toys again.

They’re also happy to see the back of trail food, enjoying fresh food and the meals they fantasized about.

But Deanna admits to sometimes feeling the “post-trail blues”. After spending six months in survival-mode and, despite it being the most challenging thing they had ever done, life was less cluttered than their usual modern lives and, at times, she finds herself staring up at the surrounding mountains offering their tranquillity.

As well as checking out the local trails, the family are planning to return to several sections of Te Araroa Trail early next year which they had to skip due to unsafe river levels.

“It’s a great skill being comfortable in the outdoors and knowing how to navigate it all safely. A big part of that is learning how to be comfortable being uncomfortable. Learning how to appreciate the lows as well as the highs. I hope the kids will continue to enjoy and explore the outdoors their whole lives. I feel like it is so important to who we are, how we’ve evolved, and sets us up for looking after our natural world in a way we haven't been and need to.

“We learned so much about the kids’ capabilities, and our own. Doing a long trail like Te Araroa gives you an amazing sense of purpose and drive. Kids are capable of so much more than our modern lives allow them.

We learned that we are all quite different and our motivations and weaknesses vary. We learned to help each other and took turns leading and motivating. We learned to give each other space to have an angry moment or breathe through pain and calm ourselves down. We learned to encourage each other and often chatted all day long.

“I feel we’ve done my folks, Ri and Chez, proud by honouring their sense of adventure and learning to love this land as much as they did. Ultimately, we'd love to use that love to inspire others to get out there and together learn how to do a better job of protecting our natural environment. And, in the words of my grandad Gray, just, ‘have a go’. It’s such a simple idea, but, damn, it feels so good to let go of fear about failure and, instead, embrace being brave enough to just give it a go.”

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Bernina Northland Fashion Awards Return

BY JODI BRYANT

Sarah Marshall Photography

An iconic calendar event which began 44 years ago as a kindergarten fundraiser and evolving into a fun and vibrant night showcasing Whangārei’s creative fashionista talent, is making a come-back.

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he Bernina Northland Fashion Awards are returning in September after a Covid-induced hiatus last year. The prestigious awards showcase creative designer talent from all ages, stages and abilities.

This year, there will be eight categories; Fashion -Pasifika Fashion, Student Formal Fashion, Open Formal Fashion, Student Casual Fashion, Open Casual Fashion, Wearable Art - Student Wearable Art, Open Wearable Art and Cosplay.

Each category has cash prizes provided by sponsors of the event. The Overall Designer of the Year will win a Bernina overlocker retailing at $1800 provided by Bernina Northland, while the Top Model will win a photography package provided by Sarah Marshall. Some previous winners of the Bernina Northland Fashion Awards have gone on to excel in tertiary-level education at university.

Bernina Northland owners Sandy and Tim Robinson have been involved with the fashion awards for eight years and say, not only is it an iconic Whangārei calendar event, but a potential career launcher.

“One of the things that has become patently obvious is that fashion is a multi-billion-dollar industry world-wide and a great opportunity for talented designers. You’ve only got to look at what happened with Project Runway New Zealand. It was a massive programme and it

underlined the quality of talent we’ve got in New Zealand,” says Tim. “We’re also trying to create an iconic event which showcases amazing talent and It’s just a great night out.”

It started as a fundraiser for the Horahora Kindergarten Association before the thenowners of Bernina Northland picked it up.

Rotary eventually took over, as did Sandy and Tim Robinson when they purchased Bernina Northland. After last year’s cancellation, a small group comprising Sandy and Tim, Brian Morris, and Olivia Garelja of Creative Northland, have formed a trust to run the show under.

The trust is called the Tai Tokerau Artisan Fashion Trust and was formed specifically to run fashion-based events. Tim says the vision is to create a fashion week, hosting a number of events, culminating in the Bernina Northland Fashion Awards.

Although scaled back this year, limited to 60 entrants and held at the Whangārei Club on Rust Ave, Tim says this year is about maintaining the momentum after last year’s cancellation. From there, they plan to build on the event and return to the Forum North venue.

“The trust is excited to bring a fresh focus to introducing Northland youth and adults to fashion and wearable art design, and garment creation. Working in conjunction with schools to integrate with their textile programmes, the trust believes that future careers can be

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The idea is we’re trying to build a bigger portfolio of events that help to foster and showcase fashion and design.

launched, and a vibrant artist community can be supported. Fashion and design is a multibillion-dollar industry worldwide, and former winners of the Bernina Northland Fashion Awards have gone on to work in New York and London, amongst other places.

“The idea is we’re trying to build a bigger portfolio of events that help to foster and showcase fashion and design.”

Categories are reviewed each year. “The popularity changes year-on-year. It’s really hard to predict. We just never know until entries start to come in,” says Tim. The Cosplay category has proven a draw card for male entrants and involves re-creating the garments worn by gaming characters or a superhero.

“It’s a really cool genre that’s picked up and gives people a chance to create their own version of the characters.”

There will be some tables and ample seating, for the audience to enjoy the 2.5-hour show from, with a capacity of 150 people on the night.

“The audience will experience a choreographed display of the entrants’ outfits, with the show emceed by Charmaine off The Hits. There will be nibbles and a cash bar and we’re planning half-time entertainment, courtesy of Creative Northland. The audience will get a really cool show. It will literally be the culmination of all the hard work that’s gone into the designs and creations.”

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The show will be on September 25 with a matinee at 1pm serving as a dress rehearsal.

Pre-judging takes place a week before the event on Saturday September 18 when the judges will discuss creations with the designers. With many of the designers opting to model their own creations, coaching will also be offered, advising how to walk a runway.

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Just as Levi’s often tops lists of the best jeans, Dr. Marten’s always come up trumps when it comes to toptier boots. Easy to spot, thanks to their distinctive track sole and signature yellow tab, they’re not only enduringly cool, but incredibly durable too making a pair of Doc Martens a worthwhile investment.

Most might use the phrase ‘nothing worth having comes easy’ to describe relationships or career moves, but it also

sums up the experience of wearing in a box-fresh pair of DMs. Originally designed as a work boot, Dr. Martens are still made from the same sturdy leather today, and that takes some getting used to. We’d recommend short walks and chunky socks for your first few wears until the leather starts to soften. Once you’ve broken through the blister barrier, they’re easily among the comfiest footwear around, so it pays to persevere.

Now you’re standing comfortably, we'll show you how to put together stylish Doc Martens outfits, plus fill you in on the best styles to invest in now. So, whether you’re looking to breathe new life into an old pair gathering dust in the wardrobe or are gearing up to take your new pair for a spin, we’ve got your next look covered.

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With your prettiest dress Make flouncy, hyper-feminine frocks more wearable for every day by using Doc Martens to give them an edge. The flat sole means they’re far more practical than teetering around in heels too. While Dr. Martens can be paired with pretty dresses of all styles and lengths, bear in mind that the shorter the hemline, the more of your boots you’ll see.

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With your favourite denim Another capsule wardrobe staple, weekends are rarely complete without an appearance from your trusty jeans. Although DMs will go with all types of jeans, we’d recommend bootleg, flared, or wide cuts for easy layering. If you are loyal to your skinnies, no problem, just tuck the hems into socks and wear your boots over the top. Black and indigo tones will coordinate best with the classic black boots, while pale washes and white jeans will create a cool contrast.

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With your warmest coat As we’ve already mentioned, one of the biggest selling points of Doc Martens outfits is the practicality they bring. The durable sole is tough to be worn on pretty much all terrains and in all weathers, while the buttery soft leather outer will keep your toes toasty during the winter months. It makes sense, then, to wear with your best winter coats, whether you favour a snuggly parka or a more structured style.

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Beauty

Experience Beauty Naturally WITH MILK_SHAKE® HAIR CARE

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Whether you are on the lookout for new treatments to target your specific hair concerns or want to shake up your home hair routine, Milk_Shake will certainly tick your boxes with powerful yet kind solutions. This is a warm and uncomplicated brand that concentrates on getting the important things right!

How Fruit Extracts Keep Your Hair Healthy We all know the eating lots of different fruits and vegetables is the cornerstone of a healthy diet. But did you also know that fruit extracts are really, really good for your hair? Because they are in such a concentrated form, fruit extracts pack a powerful punch when added to beauty products.

You can find fruit extracts in most Milk_Shake products, including our best-selling leave-in conditioners, shampoos, and treatments.

Fruit Extracts & Antioxidants Most plants contain polyphenols–organic molecular compounds that have strong antioxidant properties. What this means is that these molecules are highly-effective at fighting free radicals. Free radicals tend to impact the human body in negative ways by altering lipids and proteins, when not counteracted by antioxidants.

Plants are naturally rich in antioxidants, especially berries. Blueberries, strawberries and goji berries are jampacked with antioxidant properties, along with papaya. Our moisture plus family of products includes all of these powerful ingredients, for seriously healthy hair.

Vitamin-Packed Power Besides being juicy and delicious, fruits are a natural multi-vitamin.

It’s no secret that vitamins are an important part of staying healthy and there are a few that are especially important to hair health.

Beta carotene – also known as vitamin A – is particularly important for cell growth and regeneration. It also helps the skin of the scalp produce sebum, an oily substance that helps keep your scalp healthy and hair moisturised.

Vitamin C does more than just keep the common cold away, it also helps fight free radicals and has been shown to stimulate collagen production. Strawberries contain high amounts of this super nutrient and you can find strawberry extract in ourleave-in conditioner.

There is no better beauty regimen than healthy living. Taking good care of yourself and your body is guaranteed to help you feel and look your best.

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HOW TO:

Treat acne scarring We’ve got the skin 101 on acne scarring from the team at Caci.

First a quick overview on how scarring occurs: Acne scar Acne scars are formed when a breakout penetrates the skin deeply and damages the tissue below. The body produces collagen to heal the tissue but if it produces too little or too much collagen, you will see a scar. Before treating your scars, it is important to know which type of scars they are as each type responds to treatments differently and some treatments respond better to certain types than others.

Atrophic scars Atrophic scars are the most common, particularly on the face. They sit below the surrounding skin and are formed when not enough collagen is made when the wound is healing. There are three types of atrophic scars: ice pick, boxcar and rolling scars.

• Ice pick: They appear as small, sharp indentations that are wider at the surface of the skin and narrow into a point as they reach down. They are usually more difficult to treat than the other types of scarring. Usually appear where skin is thin.

• Boxcar: Typically have sharp vertical edges and are wider than ice pick scars and rolling scars. They have a round or over indent in skin. Shallow ones respond well to treatment while deeper ones are a bit more difficult to treat. Usually appear where skin is thick.

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Rolling scars are common, and they form as acne heals. Rolling scars are pits in the skin with sloped sides. This scarring is more common in areas where the skin is thick, such as the lower cheeks and jawline.

Hypotrophic scars: Opposite to atrophic scars, hypotrophic scars sit as raised lumps of scar tissue where the acne once was. They are caused by too much collagen during healing and are most commonly found on the chest and back.

Caci’s top tips for reducing the appearance of acne scarring: Salicylic Acid Salicylic acid is beneficial for all scar types.

It makes a good addition to a daily skin care routine for those who live with acne. The team at Caci can recommend their Blemish Control Facial and several Skinsmiths and Murad skincare products that will help you out here!

Sunscreen It is crucial to wear sunscreen every day over scars as sun exposure can darken scars or make them more noticeable.

Murad InvisiScar Resurfacing Treatment This skincare product instantly fills pitted scars and is clinically proven to minimize the look of scar size, depth, texture and discoloration in 8 weeks.

Microneedling Microneedling with the Exceed medical device at Caci is FDA approved and clinically proven to visibly reduce wrinkles and treat acne scarring. Enjoy the benefits of skin rejuvenation, reducing fine lines, pore size, improving skin texture and boosting collagen, all with minimal downtime. Microneedles penetrate the skin, triggering the body’s natural healing response resulting in a boost in collagen production - resulting in stronger, clearer, healthy and firmer skin. The team at Caci can personalise a Microneedling treatment package that includes a payment plan too!

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’ve seen so many people lately who are run-down, burnt out, unhappy, and generally feeling disconnected to their lives. When talking to them, they’re quick to jump to everything that’s making them feel this way – why they’re not able to bring movement into their lives, why they’re too stressed to take a break, why it’s too difficult to make a change.

When you step back for a second, you see they’re simply getting caught up in what’s not working for them, and they’re committing to the actions and behaviours that aren’t supporting them in achieving what they DO want.

As a result, life simply ends up happening to them and often not in the direction they were wishing for.

There are lots of things outside of your control, and difficult situations pop up all the time yet, in these moments, you always have the freedom to choose how you want to feel and what you want to do about it.

Some choices move you forward, others keep you stuck.

So if you’ve been feeling in a rut lately, I encourage you to really look at the choices you’re making in your everyday life. Are you committing to things that move you towards what you want in life (the mindset, behaviours, and habits that serve you) OR are your choices keeping you stuck in the same old patterns delivering unsatisfactory results?

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If it’s the latter, please don’t judge yourself, it just means you’re in the perfect position to start making a change.

Pick one thing you really want to focus on for the next month, and ask yourself the following: • What choices am I committing to that are pulling me further away from achieving this?

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In New Zealand, skin cancer is the most common cancer with over 4,000 melanomas being diagnosed each year. The Northland outdoors lifestyle combined with our high UV light levels puts Northlanders at particular risk for skin cancer. Our skin cancer doctors provide a comprehensive skin cancer check with the use of dermoscopy. We have both female and male doctors available and can manage almost all the skin cancers we see. Early detection and treatment is vital for improving outcomes from skin cancer, so contact us now for an assessment.

Active+ Northland recently celebrated its expansion into the Kensington Crossing Health Hub. Launched in 2019, the rehab and wellness business boasts a full multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, including physiotherapists, dieticians, occupational therapists, counsellors, registered nurses, speech language therapists, social workers and psychologists. One of the latest additions is Rongoā Māori, traditional Māori healing, which encompasses herbal remedies, physical therapies and spiritual healing. Keeley Hetherington has been practising Rongoā Māori for 25 years and is delighted to be providing traditional Māori healing methodologies as part of Active Northland’s holistic wellness approach.

We are a primary care skin cancer clinic located in the Whangarei Town Basin. We focus on the early diagnosis and effective treatment of skin cancer in a friendly and welcoming environment.

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Master Academy is NZ’s only NZQA-registered training academy for permanent makeup education.

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Co-directors: Amanda Semenoff (left)& Michaella Messenger (right)

Cosmetic tattooing is one of the fastest growing areas in the beauty industry. Right at the forefront of the industry in New Zealand is Skin Revision and Master Academy in Whangarei.

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o-directors Michaella Messenger and Amanda Semenoff have been involved in cosmetic tattooing since its earliest appearance in New Zealand more than 20 years ago.

They now share their combined expertise by training cosmetic tattooists from throughout New Zealand and Australia at their Master Academy, based near Maungatapere, west of Whangārei.

They have also recently moved their Skin Revision business to 45 Cameron St, above Glassons, a move that reflects their growing business and the success of their 23-year partnership. Staff at the clinic, all highly-trained at the Master Academy, offer cosmetic tattooing as well as a range of skin therapy, appearance medicine and beauty basics such as brows and eye lash treatments, waxing and massage.

Bespoke skin care products are individually blended for each client.

“The initial consultation is always the start of the conversation because there are a lot of options that we can offer.’’

Michaella and Amanda have undertaken extensive training courses internationally to attain Master status with the PhiAcademy. The internationally-renowned academy teaches how to enhance beauty through the golden proportions of Phi. Michaella is on the executive committee of the New Zealand Association of Registered Beauty Professionals, with the portfolios of Cosmetic Tattooing and Government Regulations. Amanda is the Northland area representative.

The Master Academy is the only NZQAregistered training academy for permanent makeup education in New Zealand.

They are passionate about tattooists being well-trained so clients are in safe hands.

“Our graduates are highly-trained over many months, with practical and online components.

It is not possible to learn everything you need to know in a week or two,’’ Amanda says.

Students at the Master Academy are taught an extensive range of treatment techniques, with their cosmetic tattooing education up to

Level 6 NZQA accreditation, at which stage they will be qualified to run their own clinics.

“Modern pigments and anaesthetics have made cosmetic tattooing a much better experience for our customers with naturallooking results. It shouldn’t hurt. Most people just say it feels a bit weird, particularly when we are working around the eyes,’’ Michaella says.

Cosmetic tattooing covers a large range of treatments, with the full range of courses offered at the Master Academy each term.

In the Manual Cosmetic Tattooing and Machine Shading course, students are taught microblading

Skin Revision has recently merged with Gold Beauty Bar, now located above Glassons at 45 Cameron St, Whangarei.

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and machine shading to be able to produce hyperrealistic eyebrow shapes and shades.

The Powder Brow course teaches an eyebrow-shading technique for a defined brow, the Plasma Pen and Micro Needling course teaches techniques used for skin tightening and the Hyaluronic Pen Training teaches techniques for implanting fillers to create a smooth complexion and to add volume and definition to lips.

Eyes and lips can also be tattooed to replace the need for cosmetics. Tattoo techniques include eye liners as well as shading on the eyelid to create the effect of eye shadow.

The Phi Ion Plasma Pen technique is used to tighten skin and reduce excess tissue without the need for surgery. The popular treatment is often used in the treatment of stretch marks and skin tags as well as on droopy eyelids.

Students can also choose to take courses on tattoo removal, a skill Michaella and Amanda believe all tattoo artists should have.

“We have a strong pastoral care system where our graduates can always seek help at any time if they need advice,’’ Amanda says.

Michaella and Amanda welcome enquiries from anyone keen to learn more about the exciting possibilities of cosmetic tattooing and advanced skin treatments.

Now located at 47 Cameron St (above Glassons)

We have returned home to the same location where we started 23 years ago, continuing to provide high quality service in: • Advanced Skin Treatments • Bespoke Prescriptive Skincare • Cosmetic Tattooing & Tattoo Removal • Beauty Basics

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Health

TIPS & TECHNIQUES

for guiding a person who is blind or has low vision EYE CENTRE - PRIMECARE

There’s no “secret” to interacting with people who are blind. They just want to be treated like everybody else, with courtesy and respect.

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o, relax and act naturally. Just be considerate of the fact that you can see and they cannot. They are the best person to tell you how to help. It’s jarring if someone unexpectedly grabs you. If they do need help, speak normally, unless they have a hearing loss. Use words like see, look and watch as people who are blind or have low vision use them too.

Most people who have low vision, have some functional vision and this can fluctuate during the day and with different lighting conditions. Ask them, “Can you see alright or would you like me to help you?”

Identify yourself when approaching someone who is blind, or when entering a room with them. Even if the person has met you before, he or she may not recognize you by your voice. In a group setting, address the person by name so they know when you’re talking to them. And inform the person when you depart, so they don’t continue the conversation to an empty room.

Let them take your arm above your elbow, keeping it close to your body so that the person you are guiding can follow your movements.

Begin walking when you’re both ready, the person will walk about half a pace behind you and pick a comfortable pace for both of you.

When you come to a street kerb or stairs, pause. Let the person know there is a kerb or staircase ahead and tell them they will need to go up or down. Ensure you are a step ahead so they can follow your body movement.

If you need to change sides to access the handrail, let the person know you need to change sides and advise them to move across your back and grip your other arm. Indicate the location of the handrail by touching it with your guiding arm hand. When you step onto the landing or last step, pause (don’t stop) then continue walking.

If you see someone who is blind or visually impaired about to encounter danger, be calm and clear when you warn the person. Use specific language such as, “There’s a curb right in front of you,” or “The door in front of you is closed”, instead of “Watch out!” Also, use directional language such as “to your left” or “directly behind you” rather than, “it’s over here.” Think about what information you would want to know if you couldn’t see.

When you come to a doorway or narrow space where it is difficult to walk side-by-side, let the person know why you are changing your technique.

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By moving your arm behind and towards the centre of your back, they should fall in behind you and straighten their arm to prevent stepping on your heels. Continue walking a pace apart until you have passed through the narrow space and return your arm to the former stance.

When seating the person, let them know which way their chair faces

and place your guiding arm hand on the back of the chair so the person can follow your arm to locate the chair. If you approach from the front, stop in front of the seat with the seat aligned with the person and almost touching with their legs. Advise them of the seat orientation, location and type. Assist the person to sit or stand if they request.

Don’t leave a person without letting them know where you are going.

When guiding a person into a car, walk the person to the door and explain which seat they are getting in i.e. front passenger or side doors.

Place your guiding hand on the door handle so the person can follow down your arm to open the door.

Don’t pet or distract a working guide dog.

These dogs are busy directing their owners and keeping them safe. Distracting them makes them less effective and can put their owners in danger.

Use “people first” language. No one wants to be labelled by how they are different. It’s kinder, and more accurate, to say, “a person who is blind” rather than, “a blind person.” We are all people first.

A little understanding and sensitivity goes a long way. By following these suggestions, you’ll find that making a human connection is easy.

It doesn’t matter if one person can see and the other can’t.

Sources of information Blind Foundation New Zealand 080024 33 33 Blindfoundation.org.nz Retina New Zealand Blue Book. http://www.retina.org.nz/links_ and_ resources#bluebook

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Embrace your uniqueness at Facedoctors Everyone has a unique beauty, according to Facedoctors Northland founder Dr Eleanor Regeling.

“For volume loss, we look at different modalities from HIFU radiofrequency ultrasonic skin lifting facial treatment and Belkyra injectable treatment that destroys fat cells for double chin removal.”

Fillers on offer cover full face point lifts, cheek enhancement and jowls with strategic facial contouring for symmetry.

Lip enhancement treatments include shape volume lift and also hydration.

Individual programmes are advised to achieve the best cosmetic results.

“We work with every budget and also offer full acne service from treatment through to scar revision,’’ she says.

Other skin treatments include mole removals and a visiting skin cancer doctor performs Phytodynamic therapy (PDT) to remove sun damage and superficial types of skin cancer.

The clinics are not exclusively for women. Treatments on offer also help with male health and hair loss issues.

Dr Regeling says the skincare range offered at the clinics has been customised for Facedoctors from leading cosmoceutical companies in the USA to ensure clients get the best solutions.

The Facedoctors Northland website details many other therapies, including contour wraps to improve lymphatic drainage and blood flow, as well as Dermaneedling, which is also known as “vampire treatment” to reduce the appearance of cellulite.

Package deals are available, offering basic and deluxe monthly pampering in an annual package.

Book with Dr Eleanor Regeling, a certified doctor in cosmetic medicine with over 18 years of experience in the cosmetic industry.

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he wants to inspire people to embrace their uniqueness rather than following trends to look like everyone else.

“I want our work to look so natural that people cannot notice the work that has been done,’’ she says.

Dr Regeling is a female doctor specialising in appearance medicine. Her extensive qualifications include a Bachelor of Human Biology, Certificate in Health Science, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBCHB), Certificate in the Australasian College of Skin Cancer Medicine and Fellow New Zealand Society of Cosmetic Medicine.

She returned to Northland 18 years ago and now has Facedoctors clinics operating in Whangārei, Warkworth, Dargaville, Coopers Beach and Kerikeri and is soon opening a clinic in a new building at Marsden Cove, One Tree Point.

Dr Regeling says her clinics are a place of pampering, a place to escape and enjoy beauty treatments by professionally-trained beauty therapists and beauticians.

“With each consultation, we look at natural enhancement and work with our client’s individual facial shape and appearance. The effects should be discreet and look natural,’’ she says.

“We not only focus on outer beauty, but inner beauty.

If you look good, you feel good.’’

The clinics offer an extensive range of treatments.

“Within Facedoctors we use multiple different injectables, Botox, Dysport and Xeomin, to address different areas of concerns from migraine management to cosmetic work.

“Your Face, Your Choice” to put safety and professionalism first.

Disclaimer: Botox, Dysport and Xeomin are all prescription medicines containing Clostridium Botulinum Type A toxin complex for injection. They should be administered only by trained medical professionals. Talk to your specialists about the benefits/risks of this procedure in appearance medicine.

YOUR FACE, YOUR CHOICE See Dr Eleanor for all your skin and injectable needs. You are in the best hands of a female doctor with over 16 years of experience.

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Things to Do in Northland Green man by Peter Yeates

Green Man features at Hangar

Tea jar by Strahan Clarke

Helmsman mugs

by Peter Yeates

Our current exhibition is a look back to now by Piet Nieuwland.

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his exhibition is an exciting combination of new and older vibrant paintings and intricate drawings with an environmental kaupapa. Piet’s interest in fauna, flora and the landscape of Aotearoa features prominently in both his artwork and poetry.

New work at Hangar Gallery this month includes local pottery by renowned craftsman Peter Yeates. Peter's sculptural work can be seen in the Cameron St Mall where his bronze sculpture, celebrating volunteers is installed. At Hangar Gallery, we have a Green Man sculpture. The Green Man is found in many forms throughout history. He appears in many different guises, but the common feature is a green face covered by foliage.

He is often found carved in wood or stone in medieval churches and cathedrals. It is thought he was a bridge between the new beliefs of Christianity and the Pagan beliefs it replaced. To many, he represents a figure who is an environmental guardian, “The keeper of the forests and woods”.

Peter is also showing a series of Helmsman mugs decorated with a fisherman's knot, the perfect “bloke” coffee mug. And we have a wide range of assorted domestic ware pottery.

We continue to stock fine ceramics by Strahan Clarke who creates Japanese-inspired tea cups with delicate rims and earthy glazes.

Strahan also has a series of beautiful vases in differing glazes and shapes.

A LOOK BACK TO NOW An art exhibition by Piet Nieuwland

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Things to Do in Northland PACKARD MOTOR MUSEUM – VEHICLE OF THE MONTH

BY GERALDINE CRAW

1924 Packard Runabout 226

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ne of the cars displayed at um the Packard Motor Museum which epitomes the style le and 924 fun of the 1920s, is our 1924 six-cylinder Packard Runabout. Although hough Packard was known for its larger straighttraighteight cars, the Packard six vehicles sold consistently well.

In 1924, Packard introduced the e new 226 series. These cars were popular lar as they combined the styling features es of the larger eight-cylinder vehicles but with a lower price tag. The 226 came me out in several body styles, a coupe, a sport port model and the runabout. The runabout bout was a two-seater version with a rumble mble seat in the back. Perhaps the word runabout says it all about this model. del. It was a fun car for running about town wn or joy-riding in the country.

The 226 was fitted with a number of new features. The most important being the revolutionary front brake drums.

Up until then, most cars only had rear brakes. The car was also fitted with

Fishing tips & tales For us fisho’s, July has been a tough month, dominated by windy weather.

The one fishable Saturday was spoilt by an incorrect forecast which meant very few were ready to take advantage.

I contacted a few regular, good fisho’s to find out what is happening in our patch but no one has been fishing, so, I looked back to my records for July 2020, and found our fishing was quite good.

Snapper to good sizes were being caught at our harbour entrance, along the “Mad Mile”, out off Ruakaka beach and at the Hen and Chicken Islands. Lures, and softbaits were working well, and, in close, large straylined baits caught some very good fish.

Kahawai and trevally were being caught. Trevally respond to oily baits like bonito. They are powerful fish for their size and have softish mouths, so treat them a little gently to prevent the hooks

a new electronically-activated gasoline gauge on the dashboard. This meant the driver didn’t need to walk around the back of the car to check the tankmounted float gauge to see how much fuel they had.

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pulling out. This is a good time of year to target those succulent gurnard, which are mostly caught over sand, out off Ruakaka Beach, alongside Three Mile Reef and quite often near terakihi spots. They respond well to terakihi, three hook rigs and oily baits. If you attach your sinker above your trace, when your sinker is on the bottom, all three baits will be right on the bottom where the gurnard feed.

This will result in a few double headers and a better catch rate. This also works for terakihi and now is also terakihi time! Yum! And, also, hapuku move into shallower water about now and, if you are lucky, you may catch one or two on your favourite terakihi spot, so put out a couple of larger baits, in water less than 80 metres. These hapuku are usually smaller fish but very good to eat.

Kingfish are about and, although lures, softbaits, and sliders all work well, I will usually put out a live bait and put the rod in a rodholder while I concentrate on my bottom

fishing. This occasionally will add a kingi to the catch.

Good luck out there, and let’s all pray for some decent weather.

UPDATE: It finally happened! Saturday July 24; Whangārei harbour was tricky to navigate with thick fog, but ended up being a lovely calm day.

Heaps of boats out fishing. Reports I have heard are most caught a few fish but not big numbers.

Outside the harbour were a lot of undersized snapper being released.

I brought home tarakihi, snapper and pink maomao – delicious! Roll on more fine weekends.

John and wife Trish finally got out for a fish after weeks of bad weather.

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Storage solutions to get your home more organised A place for everything and everything in its place – well, that’s the goal. Unfortunately, it’s easy, when life gets busy, to drop the ball and before you know it, you can’t find that allimportant school notice, favourite handbag or much-needed warm jacket.

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o matter how many people live in your household, it’s helpful to be organised in order to stay on top of things. It means you’ll know where your car keys will be when you leave the house each day.

The beauty of using paint to be organised is that it’s fun. Brenda Ngatai, colour consultant with Resene says Resene FX Chalkboard Paint is a vibrant way to keep track of storage and comes in a range of colours. “Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen also works perfectly with chalk to write on,” she says. Scribble away on mini

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“Make use of Resene testpots, which come in all Resene colours. They’re also great to paint with on smaller containers or wicker or seagrass woven boxes,” Brenda says. “It’s an inexpensive way to make a great difference.” Start in one room and you’ll get into the mindset of being organised. This should have a flow-on effect to other rooms!

Line a set of shelves with containers and write on the front what belongs in each. You

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Laura Heynike, director of Pocketspace Interiors, has noticed a greater need for better organisation in the home after the global pandemic set in. More family members are spending more time at home, so we can’t be around clutter every day. “Getting your home

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organised has mattered even more now as working and schooling from home has made us realise how many things don’t have suitable places to go!” she says. With more of us working from home, our homes need to be kept tidy and organised to make life easy for each other.

“Use Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen to easily transform old wooden boxes or crates into storage,” she says. By adding wheels, you can move them around easily and slide them into unused spaces.

“The ideal spaces for colour coding are your home office and children’s toy area,” Laura says. “Allow your children to pick out colours that they like - it may encourage them to put away their toys!” Laura also recommends using Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen: “The surfaces are wipeable and durable, which are two functional must-haves when re-organising. If

your pantry gets a bit out of hand, a great way to tidy the clutter is by labelling wire baskets or boxes with Resene FX Chalkboard Paint.

That way if you rearrange and need the box for something else, you can wipe away and start again! Labelling containers is also ideal for linen cupboards or your garage, labelling tools or tracing your favourite garden tool with chalkboard paint.”

Colour coding can tie in with your home’s décor too. Think beautiful coat hooks in the hallway in royal blue and mustard, perfect set against a dusky blue backdrop. “If you have kids who hurl school bags and shoes in different directions when they get home, make them a storage area with personalised colours,” says Penny Fussell, interior designer at Home Creative. “You can also colour code wooden crates for shoes, get some metal hooks and

paint them up in a different colour to match and a little personalised name tag for each child.

Kids will be more interested in using a storage space if they have ownership over it.”

If your walls are pale neutral, paint shapes in bold colours on top. From here you can layer shelves in similar hues.

In your living area, colour a different cupboard door for each family member. Here they can keep their schoolbags, homework and other daily necessities, knowing where to find things and return things each day.

When it comes to children’s rooms consider colour coordinating Lego. Paint containers in the colour of the Lego pieces that will be kept in each box. Display their books in beautifully painted shelves on their bedroom walls. Have fun with a set of drawers in their bedrooms, painting a picture onto the face of the drawers

themselves. Paint an old crate a beautiful hue, install wheels on the bottom to easily keep books and toys hidden away inside and rolled out whenever suits. Outdoors, paint a large wooden box with a lid and use it as a place to store tennis racquets, balls and skipping ropes.

Apply a gorgeous colour to the utility area of your home, making it an attractive feature where kids will know they’ll find their jackets, gumboots and hats. Paint a ladder in a hue that will tie in with your décor and use it as a towel rack in your bathroom. In your linen cupboard, use painted baskets with clothes for each family member. It’ll encourage them to put their clothes away themselves.

Many of these storage ideas don’t just serve a practical purpose – they can be presented in a fun-loving, welcoming way that ultimately enhances your home.

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How to look after your timber deck throughout winter It can be easy to neglect your deck once summer has gone and alfresco entertaining isn’t quite as appealing.

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outdoor furniture and accessories into storage that you won’t be using over winter.

For uncovered decks, make sure you sweep leaves, remove cobwebs or fallen debris often, and scrub off any bird droppings that can cause deterioration of timber if left for long periods.

Inspect and repair Once your deck is clear of obstacles, take this time during the cooler months to assess its condition and see whether it needs repairs. Decking specialists on Houzz say to check for loose nails, screws or boards – this is especially important around stairs and guardrails.

Clean it up According to recent ‘Houzz & Home’ research, over the last two years, 39% of New Zealanders upgraded their outdoor structures by adding in a new deck.

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Older decks with holes or cracks can be susceptible to further damage in extreme winter conditions, and if your timber boards start to look fragile with rotting or on the point of breaking, it might be time to replace them.

Peeling, flaking, discolouration or greying of the timber surface are all signs that your deck needs recoating. Areas of the deck that are affected by mould or mildew will need to be treated before recoating, otherwise, mould will continue to grow beneath the fresh paintwork.

It is best to enlist a professional to help revitalise or make repairs to your deck as soon as possible to prevent further (and

potentially much more expensive) work down the track. Mistakes can be costly and are best avoided by working with trusted decking professionals. Head to the Houzz directory to find professionals in your local area.

Protect from the elements Once your deck has been cleaned and repaired, professionals on Houzz advise using a waterrepellent sealer to keep your deck protected from excess rain and moisture exposure during winter, and this is especially important if your deck is uncovered.

With many exterior wood care brands out

on the market, make sure to ask your decking specialist what product is best suited for your type of timber.

Keep mould and mildew at bay A buildup of mould and mildew over winter can cause serious damage to your deck, so professionals on Houzz say to schedule in a few thorough cleans over winter and you’ll thank yourself come spring time.

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Built-in shelving has gone up a notch – as well as solving your storage woes, the latest designs can conceal or detract from your television screen, provide a pop-up desk and, very often, feature luxe finishes that make them the hero of a room.

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eading home renovation and design platform Houzz shares the lowdown on everything you need to know about joinery feature walls, from planning and trends to costs, with expert advice gathered from its community of professionals.

Endless possibilities Built-in joinery walls have become increasingly popular amongst homeowners in the Houzz community, with enquiries for home professionals offering cabinetry building services in New Zealand up by 29% over the last two years.

A built-in joinery feature is a great solution that offers full customisation to suit the needs and the size of the space.

Often joinery walls are used as the central hub of the home to cleverly hide cables and conceal the appearance of a television, with inclusions such as sliding panels to cover the screen when it’s not in use or surrounding shelves or storage that detract attention from the screen.

Choose from open and closed storage or a mix of the two, you can choose to hide or display your tech or decorative pieces — professionals on Houzz say the design possibilities are endless.

Useful extras Some useful extras for your built-in joinery wall include smart storage for awkward items such as ironing boards and vacuum cleaners, pull-out desks, space for theatre system speakers and bench seating and more. You can get inspired by different joinery wall styles by searching the Houzz photostream and quickly save your favourite photos to a dedicated Ideabook.

Trends in finishes Statement joinery wall features don’t just stop there, choose from custom finishes such as timber, chevron panelling, metal accents or mirror inlays. Incorporating any of these trendy finishes into your joinery will add extra interest and dimension to the room, according to designers on Houzz.

A forever piece is an investment Know that custom joinery doesn’t come cheap, with the price dependant on the intricacy of the design and materials used.

When you’re speaking with your joinery specialist, factor in the size of the unit and be prepared that any elaborate elements you want to include will add up in costs.

Essentially, the more customised features that are introduced makes the piece very special but could also become expensive.

Discuss your budget with your joinery expert right at the beginning of the design process to avoid surprise price setbacks.

Materials that keep cost down You won’t need to forfeit style by keeping a lid on costs, professionals on Houzz suggest opting for laminate or timber veneer if you’re looking to use earthy tones that complement most interiors and furnishings. If you are after a solid colour choose a surface like Laminax over a painted finish to cut costs.

Be aware that open shelves might not necessarily be a cheaper option, as the fixings will need to be masked and more work goes

into the detailing to ensure the display is clean and attractive.

Carefully consider every possible measurement When designing joinery, professionals on Houzz say every possible measurement should be taken and carefully considered, so think about how you want to use the space before consulting your designer. Have an understanding of what needs to be stored,

displayed or concealed in your joinery piece.

When integrating a television or any other entertainment within the unit design, consider enough clearances for the screen and access to power sockets. Include clearances for the depth of cables when plugged into electronic devices from the back as these can be a common oversight. Enough space in the joinery wall should also allow for sufficient aeration to keep the equipment from overheating.

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Shutters and Venetians - Interior or Exterior Weathermaster ® Timber, Polyresin or Aluminium. From 25mm up to 114mm vane widths. Each option has its merits and one will often be better than another in a given scenario.

What they have in common is style and function. By a mere tilt of the vanes, you can control the level of light and privacy required at any time of the day or night.

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hen you are in desperate need of sun protection through your windows but really don’t want to block out that view of the garden, or you want a bit of day time privacy from the neighbours without making the house dark, then you have a few options of sheer, net or mesh fabrics in various opacities to choose from. However, if you also need that window to be completely dark or private at night, then you will need a fabric that has blackout properties. Read on to see what your options are for dressing your windows to give both day and night satisfaction.

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to make the family build easier with Generation Homes Moving can be stressful for you and your family, particularly when you’re building a brand new home.

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here’s a lot going on and so many decisions to make, which can sometimes seem overwhelming.

Younger kids might be confused about what’s happening, or your teenagers might be sad to leave the home they’ve grown up in.

Here’s our top tips for making a new build that little bit easier for the whole family.

Involve the kids in the process Even from a young age, kids pick up on things, so it’s best to be honest about your plans and involve your children in the process of building your new home. Another good tip is to track your home’s progress as a family. From seeing the structural framework take shape, to getting the keys – your little ones can tick off each step as they’re completed. It’s important to celebrate the milestones along the way and make the process fun for everyone.

to see the house taking shape and start getting excited about the final product.

company you can trust to deliver results on time and at a fixed price will help make the process easier for the whole family. Building a new home should be an exciting journey, so let your home builder take away those unnecessary stresses.

Share the plans Share the plans and designs with the whole family. It will make everything seem more real when they can see where their new rooms will be. Listen to their ideas – let your children help design their own rooms by picking up paint colours and furniture options together. This will get them excited about their new rooms and look forward to moving in.

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Unpack the kids’ rooms first Once your beautiful new home is finished and you can finally move in, another great tip for the little ones, is to unpack their rooms first. Let them help decide the layout of their new room, they’ll feel more connected to the space and will soon settle into the new home. the big move, visiting often will allow them to become more comfortable with their new neighbourhood and help them get excited about the change. If there’s a park nearby, perhaps take them one day and explain how it will be close by when you move. Drive past the new home after school during the build and have a quick look at what’s happening. This will allow everyone

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We spend more time in bedrooms than in any other room in the house. Even though we are sleeping most of that time, we end and begin our days there. An organized and well-considered space can improve your mood when you need to get to sleep, and get your day off to a good start when you wake.

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lanning bedrooms starts with learning standard bed sizes, which one you prefer and which one will work in your plan. Other bedroom furniture comes in all kinds of sizes. Once you determine your room and bed dimensions, you can make good decisions about dressers, chests, benches, chairs, nightstands and so on.

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Cali King (203cm x 203cm) The crème de la crème, the Cali King mattress is our largest size available. As wide as it is long, it is an extravagant option for bedrooms with plenty of space. If you have the room, the Cali King bed will deliver night after night of restful, undisturbed sleep – there is no greater definition of luxury.

Super King (183cm x 203cm) Super King mattresses are a great option for when the whole house decides lazy lie-ins are better, together. If you have partners or bed guests who toss and turn frequently, it pays to have some extra space to keep you from being disturbed as often. The Super King is a faultless solution for larger rooms and indulgent sleepers – with its luxurious size creating a comfortable space for all.

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King Single (107cm x 203cm) King Single mattresses are an ideal value option, offering added width and length for greater comfort. The length is the same as that of a Queen or a King, so the additional space means an adult sized person can fit if required.

King Single size tends to satisfy the needs of both children and individual adults – and fit into tighter spaces too. Perfect for kids, opting for a King Single bed from the beginning means you can have confidence that there is plenty of room as your child grows.

stretching out or have unexpected bed guests.

If your budget allows, a King size mattress offers unrivalled comfort and fits neatly in most master bedrooms.

If you’re looking for an option for guest bedrooms – a King is slightly smaller than a Super King– so is a great compromise should you need to fit within room limitations but want to provide a comfortable guest solution.

those who want to upgrade but are a little tight on space. Ideal for smaller rooms, student flats, sleepouts and studio apartments – the extra width is luxury for an individual and can accommodate couples too.

A viable alternative to a King Single or a Queen, Double mattresses are a comfortable option for growing teenagers or for couples staying in the spare room.

Bunk Beds Bunk beds are generally designed for children, so the range of bunk mattress sizes is limited to the smaller end of the spectrum. A standard bunk bed will fit two twin mattresses, each measuring from 96cm to 153cm wide and 203cm long. The height required depends on the furniture you buy for them or how you configure a custom design.

Benches You might want a bench at the foot of your bed;

Queen (153cm x 203cm) A traditional Kiwi favourite; Queen size mattresses are our most sought-after size.

Popular with couples, Queen beds offer the best of both worlds – extra room to stretch out, but cosier than our King options. Additionally, the Queen is a luxurious option for growing teens and guests, and is guaranteed to last the distance. Easily accommodated by most bedrooms, the Queen is a versatile option for the master to a spacious spare bedroom.

it’s a perfect spot for putting on your shoes and socks without disturbing a freshly made bed.

Benches can be just about any size as long as they fit within the width of the bed and leave enough space for someone to walk around them.

Grouped upholstered cubes make a flexible bench that can be broken up and moved around the room to be used as footstools.

Dressers Dressers vary greatly in size as well, but the most important thing to consider when planning a bedroom is that there should be a wall to accommodate the bed and a wall to accommodate a dresser. You can find dressers as narrow as 90cm; however, most people want a dresser that measures 150 to 190cm. Dressers are usually about 80 to 100cm high, but some designs are higher. Having a mirror above the dresser is less common than in the past, but you might want to keep one in mind as well as you plan your room.

Chairs Small, comfortable upholstered chairs provide an added dimension to a bedroom. It is easy to overlook this element for a new bedroom scheme, but one or two chairs can be a nice retreat from the rest of the household. Allow about 90cm square in your floor plan, as well as the necessary circulation space for them.

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