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4 Mihireweti Ambler ... star nurse 5 Clare Penny and her magic flute

CONSCIOUS LIVING

Love lies and alibis

It’s ball season

6, 7, 8, 9 What to wear and how to prepare

with SHARON GIBSON

Fashion

Recently I have had several conversations with people who have discovered their partners had been using lies to create a variety of different sexual realities simultaneous to the one they were in and ‘loved’.

I also had a conversation with someone who was in a very unsafe situation with a violent partner whom she loves.

LOVE. What exactly is it? How is it that some people enter into relationships in ‘love’ and come to hate each other? Love is loaded with different meanings — or judgments attached to it and each person has their own idea of what that is. It’s nearly impossible for it to be the same thing for everyone. If you would like to create something different in relationship, read on for some tools to empower you in that direction.

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1. Love yourself first.

Most people look externally for love — for the one to complete them! Can you ever come to completion? You have to get that in loving you first and foremost, life is awesome with or without a relationship. Don’t look for someone to be your everything.

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2. Lies & Alibis.

Be very clear about what your requirements are of you and a potential partner in relationship. Be brutally honest and never lie to yourself. If you can’t be true to you, then how can anyone else be? If you have to lie in a relationship, you are not allowing you or your partner the choice to go on and create something greater than what you both currently have? Where’s the caring & kindness in that?

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Sometimes, relationship is not for everyone. What if that is not a wrongness? What if every time a relationship ends is the beginning for a greater possibility in relationship? If you are going to have one, make it great. Relationships are meant to be an addition in life, not a compromise. Have fun, use these tools and create the relationships you truly desire.

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Nursing student wins gold at national hui

by WENDY LAURENSON

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orthTec Nursing student Mihireweti Ambler, has won a national gold award for her academic exemplar at the recent Maori student nurses’ hui at Waitangi.

An academic exemplar is an example of academic work applied to a professional context, and each year at the hui, selected students from different regions make their presentations to a panel of judges and the hui participants. This year Mihireweti was one of five contestants.

Says Mihireweti “I spoke about a clinical paediatric incident where there wasn’t adequate sedation or analgesia, then broadened my focus to look at health literacy in Maori and pain management for children.”

Mihireweti, in her third and final year of nursing training, says her ideal step after graduation would be to work in an emergency department.

“That is where my passion is at the moment and I’m especially keen on Kaitaia Hospital. I like the range of work and the autonomy of nursing in rural

‘‘ The cool thing about nursing skills is that they are really transferable

communities and I like the supportive staff up there.”

Mihireweti applauds the support from her NorthTec nursing tutors. “They are totally dedicated to supporting us. The class sizes are small so we get one-on-one help and the structure of the programme is in manageable and appropriate stages. I’m especially grateful for the wonderful support we received from NorthTec that enabled us to attend the hui.”

Travel and working in Maori health are on Mihireweti’s radar for future career options. “The cool thing about nursing skills is that they are really transferable,

so I’m keen to explore as many options as possible.”

In the meantime Mihireweti is reflecting on the hui last month. “The hui gave us a safe place to step up and step out. It pulled up the importance of cultural safety and practice — or Kawawhakaruruhau — in a nursing environment. It emphasized respect and awareness of views and values of all cultures, and I think that is something that all health professionals could benefit from learning more about.”

Mihireweti’s gold award means this is the third consecutive year of awards to NorthTec Maori student nurses for academic exemplar presentations. NorthTec Nursing tutor, Christine Sapwell, says the win demonstrates the consistent quality of the students and the dedication to their training.

“Mihireweti’s presentation was outstanding. She reflected on how nurses manage in the given situation and how they can be a good advocate for the patient and their whanau. Her exemplar was professional, focused on the grading criteria, and she reflected extremely well.”

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Clare Penny’s

Music makes the world go round

by LEIGH BRAMWELL

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f you were to walk past Clare and Chris Penny’s Kerikeri property on a day when Clare is playing her crystal flute, you would hear Celtic music floating across the garden from her studio. Other days, it might be the piano, or the musical efforts of one of her many students, or even a house concert.

Clare has been a musician since the age of three, when her musical grandparents encouraged her to learn the piano. Six years later, in Nelson, she heard the sound of a flute being played in a restaurant, and was “totally impassioned from that moment”.

She auditioned to start lessons with highly regarded German conductor and flautist Uwe Grodd who had moved to Nelson with his wife Mary, who had been appointed director of the Nelson School of Music.

Clare began learning with him when she was 11, and at the age of 14, passed her grade 8.

Her musical career has been on an upward trajectory since it began, encompassing a degree in flute performance, and living, teaching and performing in New Zealand, Europe and China.

“I actually moved to China to live for a time, because my grandparents were friends of Rewi Alley and my grandfather was an expert in Chinese snuff bottles and ancient scrolls,” Clare explains. “I thought it would be wonderful for the kids to be bi-lingual in Chinese and English, so I re-trained to teach English in Chinese schools and the children went to mainstream Chinese schools.

When she eventually returned to New Zealand she settled in Auckland and began teaching and performing again, but life threw her another curve ball when she met Chris.

“We were soulmates, and within a week of meeting we decided to change our lives and move to Kerikeri,” she says.

At that time, their research

LEFT: Students from Kerikeri and Whangarei together for the Flute Salad Concert held in December last year.

FAR LEFT: Flautist Clare Penny of Kerikeri; LEFT: Clare and harpist Therese Elder Wunrow perform and record together as ‘Mosaic’.

showed Kerikeri as the fastestgrowing small town in New Zealand. The town’s cultural hub, the Martyn Evans-designed Turner Centre, had just been finished, and Chris and Clare felt they could contribute to the arts in the area.

They bought a large property quite close to the centre of Kerikeri, and Chris began to build Clare a music studio. It wasn’t something for which his career as a top flight BBC cameraman had prepared him, but as Clare says: “as a couple we have a diversity of useful experience that comes together

‘‘ ... she heard the sound of a flute being played in a restaurant, and was “totally impassioned from that moment”.

well. And thank goodness for TradeMe!” The studio is used mainly for Clare’s private teaching. Her students range in age from eight years up to university level, and her job, she says, is to create excellence.

However, the dream is that the studio will become a private performance venue, set in the midst of a five acre garden which is Clare’s other passion.

“My grandparents had a lovely garden on a hill, but this one is five acres and there’s only me!” she says.

However, gardening gives

her the solitude she needs to nurture her creativity, and her plan is to create a garden that will one day be open to the public.

The house sits on a flat area above a small lake, and Clare is creating circles of paths, stone walls and plantings down the slope. There are many places here to walk, sit and contemplate, and the garden is evolving under the same are, passion, motivation and flair Clare applies to her music.

As well as developing the garden, she will continue to perform with harpist Therese Elder Wunrow under the name Mosaic. The two have performed together around the Far North and recently recorded their first CD. “And this year we’re expanding the repertoire to include music for alto and bass flautists,” Clare says. “So we will be performing accessible music of multiple genres, traditions and centuries delivered with fun and flair.”

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Making heads turn ...

Hairstylists, Elaine, Kylie, Alissa, and Angela from Heads Up on Bank, share their expertise to help you prepare yourself to look and feel like the Belle of the Ball.

What style is suitable for a ball?

The most important thing is to choose a style you’re comfortable with – one that suits your personality and face shape.

You can opt for a formal, classic, soft feminine curly, rolled into a bun, wild scrunched or short and chic look. Don’t just go for the popular styles. Take your time to find one that’ll show off your uniqueness.

There’s so many different styles to choose from.

How will I find the one that’s best for me?

It’s great fun to collect a selection of styles you like so you can mix and match the different elements to make it your own.

Cut out pictures from magazines. Print them off from a google search or bookmark a page on your phone. Bring them all along to your pre booked consultation at the salon and we’ll use our expertise to create a unique twist to the styles you like.

How will I know if the style will go with my dress?

Take a photo of your dress or bring it in with you. We want to make sure you look fabulous, so if your dress is strapless – your hair floats around your shoulders. If it has just one strap – your hair could be styled to fall from the strapless side. We’ll ensure your hair style accentuates the dress style and YOU.

My hair’s not long enough to put up. How can I get that elegant look?

One option would be to use hair extensions. We have ‘clipin’ extensions so you don’t have to go to the expense of permanent extensions.

I’ve got short hair. What options do I have for a

special style?

The short and chic look is very elegant. Accessorising your hair with something can create a really dramatic look too.

What can I do to liven up my dull hair colour?

We have a range of 87 different

colours in the Chi Ionic colour range which is PPD and ammonia free. It contains organic silk and aloe vera to leave your hair nourished and shiny. Our peroxide-free Chromoshine colour range includes vibrant pinks teals, reds, violets to really make a statement.

How can I keep my hair looking good all night?

Condition your hair with Chi Silk Infusion. It contains liquidised organic silk, which has virtually the same amount of amino acids as our hair. Silk has an amazing ability to repair the hairs elasticity which gives it a

shiny sleek finish.

We also stock a great hand bag size hairspray so you can keep your style looking fresh – even after a lot of dancing.

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It’s school ball season. SAVVY asks the important questions so our girls will look their best

Belle of the school balls The professional team at Electric Beach &Hair Studio gives us tips on the essential things to get ready for the school ball: Can I harm my natural nails by wearing acrylic nails?

Acrylic Nails aren’t likely to harm your natural nails unless you rip them off.

That’s why it is important to get them done at a qualified technician who can give you the best care. And always get acrylics soaked off when you want to remove them.

Is there something different I can do with my nails rather than a French Cut? We are specialising in all kinds of nail enhancements such as manicure and pedicure. There are many different things you can have on your nails such as coloured tips or a bit of art work. The ideas are unlimited it just depends on how adventurous you are!

Can I go to school ball straight after the eyeworks are done?

It is always best to have eyeworks done the day before an event, so you can give your eyes time to settle down. However this is not always possible when your time frame won’t allow you to have your eyeworks done a day or so before. In this case, you can still have them done on the day by simply applying a tinted moisturiser around eye area just before putting on your make-up. Redness will calm down with 1-2 hours.

Can I have colour service if I have sensitive scalp?

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there is no ammonia (which means no odor!) your hair will be smoother and shinier than before.

How long until my tan develops?

You will see instant colour due to a cosmetic bronzer. The actual tan will take about 8 hours to reach its full colour.

Some tans now you can shower within 2 hours so you don’t need to have that sticky feeling for long. When you finally shower you will see colour washing off.

Do not be alarmed as that is just the cosmetic bronzer that is washing off. You will have a beautiful tan underneath.

Can I get a spray tan if I have sensitive skin?

The tanning solution is good for most sensitive skin types however those with ultra-sensitive skin are best to have a patch test done the week before to see how your skin goes.

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What is the most popular style this year?

the ball and someone is wearing exactly the same dress as me.

Long dresses with a little or a lot of bling are popular and look amazing. Some girls prefer short dresses which can also look great. Find out what style suits you and what you feel comfortable in. Ask for help, we have helped hundreds of girls find that perfect dress.

At Wild Poppy we keep a register of all the schools and the dresses girls have purchased or have on layby. This works really well to save double ups.

What about colour?

Is there a colour that looks great on you? Be adventurous, you won’t know if a colour suits you until you try it.

What about buying a ball dress online?

We have heard many, many sad stories from our customers: dresses that haven’t turned up, wrong size, wrong colour, wrong fabric. You really need to try on heaps of dresses to find the right one and that’s hard to do on the internet!

I am worried about turning up at

What should I do about jewellery?

A little bling goes a long way! Try on lots of jewellery with your dress to see what works. With a blingy dress sometimes all that is needed is some earrings and bracelet whereas a simple dress with a statement necklace can look fantastic.

What are your three top tips for the school ball?

■ First in best dresses! Start looking early, layby is a great idea.

■ Try on dresses that you might not like on the rack, you will surprised how different they look on.

■ Have fun finding ‘the’ dress!

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Be prepared ...

Planning a huge event like a high school ball requires a lot of time and good organisational skills. Here is a simple plan to follow and help get you started:

Find a responsible adult Find an adult, such as a teacher, year advisor or parent, who has some form of organisational experience. This person will be the one who will be checking over and signing official documents, including terms and conditions, booking forms and contracts.

Form a committee There will be quite a few decisions to be made. It’s best to have a small group of about five to seven ‘switched-on’ friends who can act as a team. Make sure your responsible adult is on the committee too.

Elect a leader Appoint a leader by whatever means you find fair. The head of the committee will be responsible for keeping track of all paperwork and details.

They’ll be the one who divides up any tasks and keeps the committee up-to-date with the way things are going.

Invite your school Your school has a marvellous

set of resources that may be just waiting for you to tap into.

Firstly, talk to your year advisor or principal. See if they can approach the school’s officials and ask for help on your behalf.

Some schools are only too willing to lend a hand if they are shown how responsibly you approach the process of planning an event like a school ball. They can offer guidance on complex problems and act as a collection point for ball ticket money.

Make use of a newsletter or publication the school issues for advertising to get the word out to your fellow students about the ball.

Open a bank account It’s important that you manage your money carefully. A major event like a school ball can cost upwards of $40,000, depending on what you book and how many guests end up on your list.

Venue This cost can range from free (if you’re holding the ball in your school hall or gym) to well over $2000 (if your venue is a flash hotel). Other variables that can affect your cost is the timing, popularity of the site, and what’s included—any added amenities,

such as the use of additional rooms.

Some venues require a bond.

You should always check what is included in the price.

Food and beverage In general, catering is the biggest portion of the school ball budget. It is important to have food and drinks available throughout the night. When planning your food requirements remember to allow a reasonable budget for non-alcoholic refreshments.

Music One of the most important parts in the organising of your school ball is music. When hiring a DJ, the bare minimum you can expect to pay is going to be about $600 to $900 and the cost of a professional DJ could be much higher. A professional covers band will likely cost from $1000 to $8000, depending on the equipment they use, the length of their performance, the type of music they play and their demand. It is recommended that you book your entertainment as soon as your date and venue have been confirmed.

Decorations and themes The second most important part of your night is the decorations. Whether you’re

going DIY or purchasing readymade pieces, you’ll need a budget for your decor. Decorate to your theme and before you buy, figure out what you can borrow or what you can hire. A theme specialist can provide you with all the props, including decorations for your tables.

Theme and decorating budgets can range from $100 to $3000 or more.

location and how elaborate the set-up.

Lighting

Tickets and promotion

Lighting and effects can create an amazing atmosphere— Hollywood entrance using searchlights visible from the next town or a winter wonderland using snow machines —use lighting to enhance your theme and remember to light up your decorations! Lighting can range from $300 to $8000, depending on

Photography Though ball-goers will have to pay for their own prints, your budget will need to allow some cash to pay for the photographer’s time and any assistants they need—fees can vary considerably depending on the photographer.

Selling ball tickets will allow you to make the money required to pay for your event, but if you have tickets professionally printed they’re going to cost money. Don’t forget to budget in the cost of printing your tickets, programmes and invites.

Consider using tickets and promotional materials to advertise a potential sponsor.

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ed carpet season may be over in Hollywood, but it is just starting here with the school ball season.

And it seems many girls are taking inspiration from the recent film and music awards season to compose their favourite looks. ‘‘There really isn't anything quite like the red carpet in real life, so it's great to look at what people are wearing at events like the Oscars and the Grammys,'' says Liam designer Emily MillerSharma.

A new name on the red carpet this year was Lupita Nyong'o and her classic gowns can be emulated for ballwear. ‘‘She is my favourite at the moment,'' says Miller-Sharma. ‘‘Simple, striking and elegant and fun.''

Lorde is a new influence this year. ‘‘It's not necessarily her dresses that we remember, but her entire aesthetic. We love her darker, more sophisticated style and her amazing hair and makeup.''

Beyonce continues to be a style icon. ‘‘Beyonce's look at the Grammys was a big deal on social media — the white lace, longsleeved dress that fitted her like a glove,'' says O'Connor.

Augustine designer Kelly Coe says that girls are very influenced by the red carpet. ‘‘It's no single celeb in particular, but they often come in to the store holding photos from the red carpet and asking if we have anything like this.''

Designer Deanna Didovich says the influence depends on the girl. ‘‘Personally, I love Diane Kruger and always follow how she dresses on the red carpet, and this always influences me when I need to dress up.''

Fashion is returning to a more classic look — with lots of

Red carpet influence in ball dress decisions The Great Gatsby theme, above is popular; far left Lorde and Beyonce; and left Lupita Nyong'o.

detail. ‘‘This year is all about embellishment; lots of sparkle on nude bases. For colours, I would go for a bright red, a

mustard or a classic black,'' says Didovich.

Miller-Sharma agrees. ‘‘My pick would be strong colours and simple, clean lines.''

O'Connor says strong, classic colours are back. ‘‘Nude, metallics and deep shades such as burgundy and navy seem to be popular, not to

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rule out black. Sheer panels or cut-outs are a nice point of interest.

And then to complement your dress, we love rich lip colours.''

As for length, just like on the red carpet, you can pull out the stops. ‘‘Balls are the perfect event to wear a long gown, as there aren't many occasions appropriate for it so you might as well make the most of it,'' says Didovich.

O'Connor agrees. ‘‘Length is still best, even if it's not floor length. It can be really nice to let your lower leg and high heels show. ‘‘We are seeing strong, feminine silhouettes that are more fitted and draped. The Grammys and Oscars featured some beautiful full-length, longsleeve dresses that looked amazing.''

As for movie themes, Gatsby style has been big — thanks to the movie The Great Gatsby — and the 1920s theme remains popular.

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Got your Saturday morning sweater?

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o what is your look going to be for this winter? Yes winter. It will happen, despite the unseasonably prolonged, balmy weather patterns we’ve been experiencing of late. In one delicious southerly blast those lightweight capri pants you’ve raved about all summer and those ‘oh so comfortable’ sandals, just won’t cut the mustard. You’ll find yourself flailing franticly in the back of your wardrobe for warmer options or, charging off to your local dry cleaners for the coat you’d forgotten to collect from last year.

Winter 2014 is an exciting concoction of refreshing new and revamped looks! For several years the trusty tunic and footless tight has dominated the pavements. While it has allowed us to relax our stomach muscles and effectively conceal our cellulite, the tunic/tight combination has seriously inhibited creativity in the retail world. So its ‘oh so yesterday’, stealthy demise has opened the door for new fashion trends. What a relief!

So what is there after the tunic? This year’s New Zealand Fashion Week identify the bomber jacket as a standout 2014 fashion trend — especially with the rediscovery of the waistline. Short and longsleeved blown-up bombers in luxe fabrics, leather, faux fur or stud embellished are layered over knits and worn with tapered or wasted trousers and tight skirts.

Coats are also huge — really big, oversized

coats are becoming a ‘go large or go home’ statement according to EDITD trend analyst Katie Smith, along with large scaled capes, voluminous metallic parkas and gigantic furs. And if you still have room in your wardrobe – add a little leopard print in red, grey and au natural and layer it back with the ‘very now’ turtle neck — its finally back!!

Apparel Magazine sees the athletic-inspired sweater as being one of the major looks for winter. Polwarth Design labels it the “Saturday morning sweater’. The throw on, oversized, sloppy jumper in batwing, super long or pouched, patterned or plain merino, cashmere, cotton, rayon, or blended.

This essential teams back with skinny or boyfriend jeans or jeggings, and can carry you to the sports field or the local cafe´.

So with all that in mind it’s a good time to think about what your look might be for this winter. Do your homework, trawl through the latest fashion magazines, especially our ‘do-able’ New Zealand publications. All the high end fashion labels like: Sabatini, Moss and Spy, Macjays, Joseph Ribkoff, Seduce, Zaffina, Blackstone advertise with them using great images which you can innovate on.

Otherwise seek advice. Talk to the experts who know the latest trends, we’ve bought them for goodness sake with you in mind. We understand what compliments your body shape and colouring. We love challenging your comfort zone and pushing boundaries. Why always dress predictably?

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HERBAL HEALTH

B vitamins essential for detoxification Herbalist LES helps address health issues the natural way

My brother is a recovering alcoholic. He’s doing really well and I want to support him as much as possible.

Can you suggest any supplements or changes to his lifestyle that may help him.

— Mary

Comforter a vital sleep aid to daughter Child sleep expert LOUISE TANGUAY is owner of The Sleep Store, mum of four boys and here to answer your questions My daughter is 14 months old and is SO attached to her comforter. I was wondering when you’re supposed to wean children off comforters? This blanket comes absolutely everywhere with us. The only problem is that I only have one. I’ve tried offering her a Cuski that I found on your website, but she hasn’t taken to it and still longs for her comfort blanket. Do you think it’s a good idea to wean her off it, or do you have any tips for how to get her attached to something new?

— Sam

Toddlers love comfort items and they can be so helpful. I don’t think there is any age you need to wean a comforter.

Many older children still love to have a special teddy or blankie.

Comforters can be super helpful around age 2, when it is very common for children to have separation anxiety.

They are also great for settling at childcare, helping with illness and also make sleeping easier when travelling or on holiday.

Is the favourite blanket in a style that you could chop it into several smaller pieces?

Otherwise I would start putting a new and easily replaceable comforter in with the favourite at bedtime and including it in your cuddles and bedtime routine.

You may then go through a stage where your daughter wants both but it is a very good idea to have a spare blankie or two that are interchangeable.

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Alcoholism is called a disease, and for good reason: It affects the internal organs in a harmful manner and many alcoholics have also suffered from years of malnourishment and bad eating habits. There will inevitably have been damage done to tissues, organs (in particular the liver) and brain neurotransmitters.

The most common deficiencies caused by alcoholism include a lack of zinc, magnesium, Vitamin C and B vitamins.

B vitamins are essential during detoxification from alcohol and drugs.

Supplementing with vitamin B1 (thiamine) is essential, ensuring proper brain function and decreasing fatigue, brain fog and poor memory. Research has shown that vitamin B3, or niacin, helps alcoholics detox from alcohol. Vitamin B5, or pantothenic acid, helps support adrenal function and also helps rid the body of alcohol. For the recovering alcoholic suffering from insomnia and anxiety, vitamin B6, pyridoxine, is crucial for the production of serotonin and melatonin. So buy a high quality B-complex supplement, along with vitamin A and vitamin C, (I like the liposomal Vitamin C ) which

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they are also usually deficient in.

According to research changing to a wholefood diet containing a high proportion of raw foods can help repair the damage to the body’s tissues and may also reduce cravings for alcohol and other stimulants.

Coffee, junk food and dairy products should be replaced with lots of fruit, wholefoods (unprocessed, unrefined and with no added chemicals and preservatives which will put extra load on the liver) for a period of at least 6 months.

Proteins are important as they can help the body repair tissue and the alcoholic/addict needs this in abundance to help restore organs affected by chronic abuse including the liver, pancreas, kidneys, heart, and brain.

Protein is also necessary for

blood sugar stabilization. Eggs, lean red meats, chicken, fish, and turkey are all good with nuts as the protein snack of choice.

Proper and adequate intake of fats is essential for absorption of vitamins and nutrients and for cellular repair. Olive oil, flaxseed oil, coconut oil, butter, and avocado are good sources.

These oils are vital, too, to provide essential fatty acids.

Deficiency of these leads to a host of problems, particularly for the recovering alcoholic, most notably depression.

All supplements mentioned are available from Hardys in Kerikeri, Greenworld in Kaikohe and all good health stores. Or on line at www.healthpost.co.nz If you have any questions for Les please e mail her herbalist@little herbalcompany.co.nz

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Guido, Redken Global Styling Director, keeps this style simple and youthful with two tight clean braids that are slightly disheveled by black headbands. In order to counter the more sophisticated collection this season, Guido opts for a hairstyle reminiscent of grammar school and cartoon characters. Jagged, messy partings and texturisers give the style a rebellious edge, making it clear to the bystander that this is not your typical girl next door.

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In particular, androgen, which is a male hormone that is found in both men and women, commonly causes acne breakouts when overproduced.

Hormonal acne can happen at any time in your life. For males, it most commonly, but not exclusively, occurs during puberty. Women may experience hormonal acne during puberty, menopause and pregnancy. Women may also experience hormonally related breakouts during their menstrual cycle.

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t doesn’t matter if you’re 16 or 28, pimples can affect anyone. To help manage acne it’s important to consider what causes spots in the first place. Here are five common causes of acne and ways to minimize them:

#1. DEAD SKIN CELLS

An accumulation of dead skin cells together with excess oil production can lead to congested skin. Every three-to-four weeks the skin replenishes itself with new cells. That means that a layer of dead skin cells forms on the top of the skin. When this happens and the skin cells are mixed with excess oil, they may sink down into larger pores.

What’s the end result?

Blackheads, dull skin and sometimes acne.

How do you avoid congested skin? There’s nothing that you can do to avoid your skin creating and replenishing its skin cells, the best and most effective way to avoid and treat congested skin is to make sure that you’re sloughing off dead skin cells both from the surface of your skin as well as beneath the skin where they may have already built up inside of larger pores or hair follicles.

How do you do this? It’s the magic of exfoliation!

Here are some things to keep in mind when preparing to start a regular exfoliating skin care regimen.

Avoid Scrubs or Rough Beads — be careful about anything that may be rough or cause irritation on your skin. The skin on your back and body is tougher than on your face, so an exfoliating scrub or loofah may work there.

But your face is sensitive. Avoid anything that may feel rough on your skin. It will most likely do more harm than good. Instead, exfoliate using Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) and Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHAs). AHAs and BHAs can be used more easily in everyday skin care products. But the biggest benefit of these exfoliating ingredients is that BHAs are not water soluble.

What does that mean? It means that a BHA such as Salicylic Acid can work beneath the surface of the skin to break down dead cell build up within pores or hair follicles where it may already be causing clogged pores or blackheads.

Recommended product: Murad's AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser

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Jenny Lloydd, owner of Caci Whangarei tackles the prickly reasons of acne.

#2. CLOGGED PORES

If your pores become clogged, congestion and pimples often result. When skin pores are clogged, the bacteria inside those pores multiply, which then stimulates an inflammatory response. This inflammatory response causes swelling, redness and pus to form inside the clogged pores, resulting in the development of a pimple.

Treating clogged pores is actually feasible using a two-step process. The most important thing to remember when treating clogged pores is not to squeeze them. While it is always tempting to simply squeeze a clog until it is removed from the skin, doing so can damage and harm the skin, ultimately causing further breakouts as well as acne scars and post-acne marks.

Step One: Draw Impurities From Beneath Your Skin Begin by using a purifying clay face mask to draw the impurities and debris that clog your pores closer to the surface. While you don’t want to squeeze at your

clogged pores, you do want to encourage the clog to move closer to the surface so that it can shed and exfoliate away as part of your natural skin regeneration process.

Recommended product: Murad's Clarifying Mask Step Two: Treat Clogs Beneath the Surface of Your Skin The most effective way to treat clogged pores (and prevent blackheads and breakouts) is to treat them beneath the skin before they become visible. To accomplish this, you’ll want to seek a pore treatment that utilises Salicylic Acid. Salicylic Acid is able to penetrate through your skin’s sebum and exfoliate away dead skin cells within the hair follicle to dissolve away clogs. Recommended product: Murad’s Acne Spot Treatment

#3. POOR CLEANSING

Your face comes into contact with many things that can contribute to bad skin each and every single day. Failing to

remove this thoroughly at the end of each day can lead to blocked pores, blackheads and congestion. Use a targeted cleanser each night and each morning that helps clear pimpleprone skin and promotes a healthy complexion.

Recommended product: Murad's Clarifying Cleaner

#4. HORMONAL CHANGES

It doesn’t matter if you’re male or female, 16 years old or 35 years old, fluctuations in hormone production can lead to acne breakouts. In fact, acne is considered a hormonal skin disorder. It’s ultimately hormones that control the glands in the skin that produce oil, and when those glands overproduce oil, it creates a breeding ground for acne-causing bacteria.

Additionally, an overproduction of certain hormones has also been linked to the overproduction of skin cells that clog pores.

If you’re researching the causes of acne, you may encounter a great deal of conflicting information about whether diet plays a role in acne breakouts. The reality of the matter is that diet matters when it comes to having clear skin.

Clear skin is healthy skin and the health of your skin is dependent on the health of your body overall.

Ideally, a diet rich in antioxidant-rich fresh fruits and vegetables and other healthy foods will cause your body, and your skin, to be healthy. Eating a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables has an additional benefit that may help to get rid of acne. Fruits and vegetables are very hydrating, and healthy skin is hydrated skin. Though drinking plenty of water will help keep your skin hydrated, the cellular structure of water in fruits and vegetables keeps you hydrated for longer and has a greater impact on your skin.

Recommended product: While you should get the bulk of your nutrients from natural food sources, it’s a good idea to take a daily supplement that’s rich in the nutrients needed for healthy skin, such as Murad’s Pure Skin® Clarifying Dietary Supplement acne pills.

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Toys designed with creation and function

BOOK REVIEWS

The team at Storytime would love to share a few star baby/ toddler products with you and show you how the modern baby items are designed with creation and function.

As with many good picturebooks, this tale begins cleverly on the cover, (that is, the missing letter in the title) and through the front pages, forming a visual bridge to where the text begins . . . a small monster arrives at Mrs Mo’s house wanting something to ‘‘crunch, munch and chew’’, and it is no coincidence that we can compare that to a boisterous young child and their behaviour.

The patient calm of the adult character is contrasted against the wild episodic adventures of the monster until they combine efforts in a creative way. Themes of tolerance, co-operation, gratitude and manners are depicted in image and text.

This is Wellington-based author and illustrator Paul Beavis’ first picturebook, in which he demonstrates an understanding of entwining book production values and content to form a successful whole.

Ragtales Dolls and Soft Toys Made with beauty and durability in mind, all of the Ragtales toys are hand-finished and combine the highest standards in quality and value.

Every one of the Ragtales has been designed with details that

make a toy unique, with original designs, gorgeous hand picked fabrics, the softest velour, hand knitted jumpers all along with distinctive quality packaging to contribute to make Ragtales products that little bit special.

The toys we take with us as children into the wider world become treasured companions of our childhood and beyond.

Ragtales are toys that just ask to be loved.

story. Open the box to discover a tousle haired Princess, 4 sturdy mattresses (with a ‘pea’ sewn onto it), a monogrammed pillow and a patchwork quilt which is all encased in a lovely sleigh bed designed box. Perfect for playtime and storytelling.

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Top seller! Princess & the Pea This wonderful product by Ragtales is based on the classic ‘Princess & the Pea’ fairytale

committed to offering Mums and their babies a safe alternative to costume jewellery providing much relief to tender little gums xo. The collection has included Necklaces, bangles, bracelets, pendants and teethers.

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Mrs. Mo’s M nster, by Paul Beavis, Gecko Press, $19.99

Stories for 6 Year Olds and Stories for 7 Year Olds Random House, $19.99 Each of these books contains a collection of 25 stories written by some of New Zealand’s best loved children’s authors, including David Hill, Patricia Grace, Kate De Goldi and others.

Kiwi ingenuity comes strongly to the fore in both books, plus a generous dollop of Kiwi vernacular.

In Stories for Six Year Olds, Grandad becomes a ‘‘possum whisperer’’ and a family works out how to stop icecream from melting. There is also a charming story about a very wriggly little girl who finds a creative outlet for her excess energy, and it is impossible not to laugh at the marvellous, magical words of Margaret Mahy in her story, Green Marmalade to You. In Stories for Seven Year Olds, there is a quirky cautionary tale about what happens when you won’t brush your hair and Jane Buxton’s imagination runs riot in her fairy tale about a mob of dairy cows that transforms into a herd of unicorns.

Printed in a child-friendly font and just the right size for small hands, these two collections are

sure to prove popular with young Kiwi readers.

Morgan Goes to Nowhere,

by Richard Fairgray, Tara Black and Terry Jones, Square Planet, $15.99 Morgan is a little lad who wakes up one morning with the feeling something is wrong. And he’s right. His toy rabbit is missing. He hunts high and low and can’t find his toy anywhere, so Morgan heads to Nowhere to look. After all isn’t that where all the lost socks and pencils are?

This gorgeous wee book for children aged 3 to 5 is published

by Square Planet, a New Zealand-based publisher specialising in comic and picturebooks.

The Teddy Bear’s Promise,

by Diana Noonan, illustrated by Robyn Belton, Craig Potton, $19.99 This is the perfect bedtime story about a teddy bear that has been hidden away in an attic.

Max is intrigued when his dad arrives at his bedside with a box.

Inside is a bear that used to belong to his dad.

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A lovely family story.

Dork Diaries OMG! All About Me Diary, by Rachel Renee Russell, Penguin, $19.99 The Dear Dork Diary books are very popular with young girls and millions have been sold worldwide. The books are the diary of 14-year-old Nikki Maxwell and detail, with much humour, illustrations and doodles, the dramas of her life in and out of school. Nikki is funny, witty and outrageous. OMG! All About Me Diary is the eighth book in the series, but takes a different twist. This time, the reader is urged to grab a pen and write their own diary by answering questions, like ‘‘What song would you listen to 100 times?’’ or ‘‘What TV show are you totally obsessed with right now?’’ There are 365 questions, so I would check before purchasing as this book may not appeal to every young girl.

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by LEIGH BRAMWELL

H

ow do you combine rustic, homely and “not precious” with imposing, stylish and

grand?

Shelley Hamilton and Malcolm Norton have the answer, and they’ve demonstrated it in their superb, Tuscany-style villa on the hill above Waipu Cove. Despite its grandeur, it’s immediately recognisable as a relaxed house that works as a family home and a focal point for the farmland and native bush that surrounds it.

A very small brown dog ‘guards’ the oversized entranceway and Shelley answers the door in socks and CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Europe meets the sub-tropics at the pool, which has been planted with ferns work clothes. She’s a and cycads, and landscaped with rocks; the pizza oven Shelley and Malcolm built is a focal point of horsewoman and a keen the courtyard off the sitting room; The balcony off the master bedroom is ideal for drinking tea and gardener, so there’s no time or taking in the sea views. inclination for pretension here.

Malcolm, also in work clothes, makes splendid coffee in the big, farm-style kitchen, and everyone sits at the dining room table overlooking the garden and the view.

Malcolm bought this piece of land sight unseen in 1992. He wanted a lifestyle block as opposed to 240 acres of derelict dairy farm, but a friend who had seen the property encouraged him to go ahead, and he did. from left: The master bedroom, with its adjoining sitting area, two balconies and wide views, is one of the couple’s favourite spaces; bright copper pans, the copper range hood and the It was a subtle jade paintwork make the kitchen an enveloping space; To create a ‘cave-like’ sitting room, Shelley chose a dark stained, sarked ceiling and furnishings in red and sea green.. good call.

Nobody, however high their private, almost cave-like lounge, rugs and furnishings, and in the opens up to a private courtyard created by Shelley with some expectations, could have been and all the other rooms open to kitchen, where the cupboards with a pizza oven. “We built that help with the planting. It’s a lush disappointed by a piece of land the view. Materials like the are washed in a subtle jade. ourselves and I’m surprised it mix of subtropicals and natives, with such superb views. recycled jarrah used throughout The kitchen is one of works so well,” Shelley says. including a superb collection of Designing and building the had been collected over time, Shelley’s favourite places in the Another favourite sitting hibiscus, and a pool as the house wasn’t quite so speedy. and Shelley had put together house. “I like to cook when I area is at one end of the master centerpiece. A little further The two had travelled widely so clippings, samples and fabrics, have time and I love cooking bedroom, where they like to sit away are the orchard, vegetable their ideas were drawn from and had sorted out all her ideas with other people. There’s when the house has been garden and berry garden, all houses and styles they had about colours. plenty of space to do that.” colonised by kids and their organic and all very productive. admired overseas. Shelley had Colour is one of the elements A big, marble-topped island friends. The room also has two Replacing both house and also been collecting photographs that gives the house its warm, with a butler’s sink and storage balconies – “one for the view, garden will be their next from magazines of ideas she rustic atmosphere, and it starts doubles as a place where friends and one for sunbathing,” Shelley challenge, as they plan to build wanted to incorporate in the with the exterior — a buttery can sit to eat, drink and chat laughs. In the master ensuite the again on another part of the house, so the wish list was ochre with a terracotta tiled with the cook. centerpiece is a very large, land, downsizing a little to suit reasonably well-formed before roof. Although the entrance To balance the big, open listello-tiled bath. Shelley is a their ‘age and stage.’ they started work on the plans. foyer is painted off-white, the living area, Shelley and Malcolm bath person and likes to soak It’s certainly not a daunting The brief was for a pale ochre is picked up in the designed themselves a lounge after riding the seven kilometers prospect — Shelly loved Mediterranean-style farmhouse main living area, where the which Shelley describes as ‘caveof track on the property, or designing, building and that would look old and walls have been given a textural, like’. It’s a quiet, private space working in the garden. landscaping the property, and weathered, with a kitchen and fresco-style finish. The many with a fireplace where they can There’s about a hectare of says she can’t wait to do it all family area at its heart, a colours of the sea are echoed in cosy up in the winter, and it garden around the house, again.

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Colour variations came about from natural freaks of nature and have been crossbreed many times to come up with many different cultivars.

Colour reversion happens when a green or brown pup is formed on a coloured flax. This non-coloured pup grows and reproduces pups faster than the coloured parent plant. While it is called reversion it is more like displacement as the coloured leaves do not actually change colour.

Colour loss occurs in four main ways (sunburn, lack of sunlight, lack of nutrients, ageing).

Sunburn happens with cultivars which have arching leaves and the top of the arch which gets the most sun usually goes yellow. Lack of light makes leaves larger but pale colours tend to become greener.

Lack of nutrients is simply that the plant is hungry and the leaves tend to go green, yellow or brown depending upon what the original colour was. Solve this by regular feeding of general purpose fertiliser. Ageing is where the older leaves change colour simply because they have stopped performing well. Solve this by cutting them off, letting through more sunlight and encouraging air flow, this is important for preventing the settlement and

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Scale insect form crusty, white, woolly looking patches on the underside of the leaves. The insects suck the sap, discolouring and weakening the leaves, which

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Do you want to grow your own ingredients?

Here are some plants you may be interested in growing in your garden.

Kaffir Lime — the leaves and rind/ zest are often used in south-east Asian cuisine. The leaves can be used fresh, dried or frozen. Plant your tree in a warm, sunny, free draining area. Trees are $25 each Limes — the juice is used in Indian and south-east Asian cuisine. We sell Bearrs limes (slightly hardier) and Tahitian limes for $25 each.

Plant your tree in a warm, sunny, free draining area.

Lemongrass — the fat stalk is bruised and used in Asian cuisine, especially Thai. This plant likes a warm, humid environment so does well here in Northland. It is frost tender. Priced from $2.80 Vietnamese mint — the leaves can be used fresh in salads or cooked.

This perennial will need warm growing conditions with a bit of shade from the strong midday sun.

Grow in a pot so it doesn’t take over the garden. Plants are $3.50 each.

Pictured clockwise from above: Lime, lemongrass, kaffir lime and galangal.

Galangal — used in various Asian cuisines. Galangal is related to and resembles ginger, and has a similar flavour but is much more potent. Plants are $7 each.

Coriander — used in Indian, Chinese and Thai cooking. In Northland coriander grows best in the cooler months, plant in a sunny spot and keep regularly watered, they are an annual and go to seed very quickly over summer. $2.80 each.

Mint — used in Thai cooking.

Grow in a pot (to contain it) in a cooler part of the garden and keep well watered. Plants are $2.80 each Chilli’s — Used in most Asian cuisine. Grow in a warm, sunny part of the garden. Buy your plants in spring, 3-4 varieties usually available of varying degrees of hotness.

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SEX IN THE CITY

Drink and chat at the Judge

REVIEW

Don’t miss this sub-topical hideaway

by PHILIPPA MANNAGH Palmco Garden Cafe I just had to share this place.

A sense of calm takes over your stressed body when you drive through the gates. At first, not much is to be given away until you meander through the award winning gardens in the direction of the The Cafe. Sub tropical plants and features lead you gently toward a gift shop where you may choose to hover awhile or walk straight through and continue down the garden path.

Upmarket bright colours and a clean, crisp atmosphere welcome you through the cafe doors. Surrounded by birdlife, trees and water features it is a place to sit back, unwind and enjoy fresh, fabulous food.

We’re six SAVVY girls who meet on the last Friday of every month at 5pm for a couple of wines and snacks. It’s just enough to catch up ... and then get home in time for Corrie!

Each month we’ll let you know where we went and what we found, and, if you’re keen, join us.

You’ll find us on facebook.

WHERE WE WENT:

an outside smoking area.

Judge, House of Ale Address: 57 Walton St, Vinetown 0110 Phone:09-438 6483

MENU:

FIRST THOUGHTS:

It was pizza and fries ... not a problem to us at all! The pizza was tasty with a nice base, $15; the fries were a little soggy, but we ate them all! A small bowl was $10.50.

The house wine was reasonably priced, $7.50 a glass.

We had pinot and sauvignon ... and both were very drinkable.

Pretty quiet with an older clientele inside watching the sport on TV and placing a bet on the horses. The bar staff were very friendly and we sat in a connecting room which was light and fresh and had doors to

Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. They turned the music down for us, were polite and did shy away from a quick chat.

PARKING: There’s the cinema car park around the corner or else plenty of parking in Robert St and Hannah St after 5pm.

THE STAFF:

have been far less confusion in amongst our plans! There is something about this place.

When you are planning your next trip to Kerikeri, take a left at the main roundabout and stop in for a bite to eat. But most importantly, don’t forget to walk it off afterwards through the grounds and explore one of the best little secrets I've come across lately.

Take the video tour on their website: www.palmcogarden.co.nz if you need more convincing.

■ 32 Wiroa Road, Kerikeri.

Telephone: 09 401 7963

WHAT WOULD WE CHANGE?: Not a lot. It gave us just what we wanted, and what we expected.

WHAT WAS ON OUR MIND?: Killing chickens! Some of our team have chickens which are no longer laying ... we were divided! There are those of us who would retire them to a warm bed with affectionate chat and plenty of food ... others would cull. I’ll say no more! We also talked about the Whangarei Art Trail ... a fantastic weekend where we came to appreciate not all our tastes are the same.

Some, okay one of our team, has a very different taste, again I’ll say no more!

On this visit, most of us went for the blueberry pancakes that were served with yoghurt, cream and jam — a nice way to have your lunch. I opted for the chocolate chai latte, the waitresses specialty, so I am told and it was a nice change to the usual. Other guests went back for more great coffee and ordered the sweetcorn fritters with bacon and salads.

Palmco also book functions, weddings and conferences and if this place had been around when I were married, there would

OVERALL: If you’re young or looking to boogie this probably isn't your place. However if its a snack a drink and a chat with your mates this is up with the best.

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‘‘ We also have wartime poetry read by Gerry Brackenbury which, along with his wonderful voice, features sound effects. These poems have a very high impact.

War exhibition moves visitors to tears

by LEIGH BRAMWELL

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project that has been over a year in the making is proving a huge drawcard at the Whangarei Museum — and often moving visitors to tears.

The World War 1 Commemorative Exhibition showcases Northlanders’ memories and experiences of the Great War in a five star, multimedia display that has taken more than a year to put together.

And it’s not over yet. The exhibition, which opened last

month, will run for four years, and many updates and changes will take place in that time.

Museum staff were aware that as the representatives of local history, they had to do something spectacular to mark the centennial of World War 1, so they began a process to put together an exhibition that would draw on the stories Northlanders had to tell.

“It’s very special,” says museum director Stewart Bowden. “The most outstanding part for me is how it all came together – first the brainstorming, then the

interviews, the plan, the funding application – with everyone working together. Towards the end we were all so close to it we started to worry about whether people would like it, but they do.

It’s first class.”

Manager Allie Fry-Kewene agrees. “We looked in the collection for what we had on hand, and then asked the community to contribute,” she says. “It took a long time to put together and we still have a huge list. But the exhibition will run for four years and will be continually updated with new exhibits, diaries, medals and

stories.”

Allie’s favourite part of the exhibition is two stories of the mounted rifles, with one staff member narrating and the other reading. “They’re both actors and it’s very moving,” she says.

“We also have wartime poetry read by Gerry Brackenbury which, along with his wonderful voice, features sound effects.

These poems have a very high impact.”

Although the exhibition is of special interest to older members of the community, a great effort has been made to make sure it engages young

people as well. With that in mind, the designers have put together a space where kids can use eight Ipads to access other sites with war and genealogy information.

The funding for the exhibition enabled the museum to present the material to a very high standard, with professional television production people putting together the audio visual content.

“People are blown away by it, and often leave with tears in their eyes,” Stewart says. “It’s been exciting to be involved in, and I’m thrilled to bits with it.”

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A turn in the road ...

Wife, mother, journalist .. and pregnant.

PHILIPPA MANNAGH reveals the highs, the lows, and the challenges in life

Thank goodness we are graced with 40 weeks of pregnancy right?

I say this, because often we need each and every one of these days to mentally prepare for what is to come.

I have reached half way now and what a journey I've been on to get this far.

It feels like now I can sit back and enjoy the ride for a while. Try to soak in all these pregnancy lasts (I shouldn’t say it out loud this time!) and be happy that I have come to terms with what was at first, a side swipe of a surprise from life.

However, as each week passes, those comments of “surprise” and “unexpected” get harder and harder to speak out. I feel that the further I ride this journey with my little one the more he or she is convincing me that actually, this was the plan all along. I just didn’t know about it.

So many elements seem coincidental and the timing couldn’t have been better

if I had tried to work it all out myself!

Sometimes, we don’t know what is best for us and also, what we are capable of until it happens.

I can honestly say that I am at a place now already, where I am adamant that this was the best thing to happen to our family. The positive thoughts have won the battle over the shock and horror process that seems so relevant for so many women.

It is just never spoken about…

I guess for many, it is not nice to say or hear that the news of a baby was hard to digest for someone. But why? This is the reality sometimes isn’t it and look at what the process involves, from the early days of sickness to the worries and raw emotions you will always carry as a parent right you until your last breath.

Sometimes it takes your heart and your head a little bit longer to catch up and this is perfectly normal. It has been an honour lately, talking to so many brave women who are opening up about their personal journeys. Our personal paths can be the writing that silently lines the inside of our hearts and understandably we want

to keep this close. So I want to say thank you for sharing these sacred feelings with me.

Right now, the road has changed direction for us and I am so excited.

I think of the dynamics that will change in our family. I have started to visualise what they will look like, who they may be. I can feel the movements inside, reminding me that they are actually there. But most of all, I am

overwhelmed with joy as I look into my eldest daughters eyes and I see a happiness that I so desperately desire to bottle forever.

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Keep kids busy with art over the winter months

by PHILIPPA MANNAGH Winter is on our doorstep and it is harder to take the kids out to run off that energy. The thought of a lovely sunny park fades for a while and warm fires and movies can quickly take its place. I always love the start of winter. I say start because by the end of it, I'm well over the temperature and the bugs, but at first, it is a welcome change in routine to what our family can enjoy together and experience.

Winter sports are new on our list and have been a hit, most of the time. We now welcome Saturdays with an early market trip for our fruit and vegetables then a couple of sports games, cheering the kids on at the sideline.

Our family fun weekends still prevail but the list has slightly altered.

I also enjoy pulling back during winter. It seems a good time to re-connect with each other, get creative and enjoy the little things.

In and around home lately, we have been loving our art… even Master five. For this, I have finally learnt to invest in a box of art supplies to bring out at the right moment. Not a dried up glue stick and some old stickers, these don’t cut the simplest imagination anymore. We are talking the works and bit by bit, if you start putting it away in an

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art box you will find you have enough to survive winter hibernation.

Huts, family movie nights, lego, restricted iPad time (educational of course…) or

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taking a million photos of themselves and the house-my kids love this! Puzzles, reading, art, coloured bubble baths, toasting marshmallows… winter opens up some brand new entertainment options. Our favourite at the moment that we are also slowly collecting, is board games and the kids sparkle with excitement at this age.

Create some new family routines over these cooler months. Make the small things exciting and uplift the mood in the house. We have painted a big blackboard on the wall of the kitchen and here we write the new weekly plan, Monday though to Sunday. It works a treat to set some habits in stone.

For the price of the paint… this has been invaluable! Enjoy creating your own family rituals.

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What does it mean to wear the artist’s beret?

T he caricature of the beretwearing artist armed with palette and easel, perhaps sitting amidst an idyllic landscape or paintstrewn studio, has been re-hashed and imbued with characteristics through its adoption by various subcultures throughout the 20th Century. The beret can portray the wearer as an intellectual, a bohemian hipster or beatnik.

Contrastingly, the beret is often chosen as uniform headwear for military groups and servicemen.

These seemingly contradicting groups linked by what was originally known as the peasant’s hat presents a simple yet multifaceted question — what does it mean to wear the artist’s beret?

The exhibition The Red Beret currently open at the Whangarei

Art Museum explores the art practice of women artists in New Zealand, who through their work have defined for themselves what it means to wear the metaphorical artist’s beret. Many of the women

presented in the exhibition can relate to the characteristics associated with the beret — on one hand as the statement bohemian hat, the beret represents the poetic, the unconventional, and thinking outside the box. On the other hand as military headwear, the beret symbolises discipline, determination and courage when faced with a challenge.

Women who pursued an art career throughout the 20th Century displayed a fearlessness that would lead them outside of traditional women’s roles, a path that required an unrelenting determination to establish their voice in New Zealand art.

Throughout western art history, women are commonly featured as the subject matter or muses.

Until the mid – late 20th Century, only rarely are women celebrated as artists in their own right. New Zealand’s own art history stems from our colonial past and is inextricably linked with the art forms of the UK and Europe. Post colonial NZ artists

were encouraged to embark on a European study trip to further their art education. By the late 19th Century New Zealand women such as Frances Hodgkins and Margaret Stoddart were realising the idea of an artistic career. This was a time of great change in women’s rights, with NZ women the first in the world to achieve the right to vote in 1893. Margaret Stoddart and Kate Sheppard were classmates in Christchurch, and while Sheppard would later famously lead the Women’s Suffrage movement, Stoddart would become one of the few women artists who achieved a career through her art sales. In a period where traditional Victorian women’s roles dominated social convention, art was one of the few accepted means for women to express their intelligence, talent, and independence.

The 20th Century also saw an expansion on the approach to art genres. Frances Hodgkins’ painting depicting a Cornish landscape with lake and urn (c1942) encompasses both stilllife and landscape elements, while remaining neither one nor the other. Hodgkins breaks the rules of pre-established subject matters that had largely influenced the way women understood art during the early 20th Century. A pivotal work is her Still Life: Self-Portrait (c1935) which Hodgkins painted near the end of her career, depicting an arrangement of her personal possessions — her beret, shoes, scarf and bag.

Mixing the genres of still-life and portraiture, she chose to use objects to represent herself rather than her own features.

Interestingly, her red beret features prominently in the centre – a personification of her life and work as an artist.

In mid June the art museum will be installing the third work for Huakina: Unpacked – a dedicated wall featuring a rotating programme of arts from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa collection. Rita Angus’ portrait Fay and Jane Birkinshaw (1938) will be the next to go on display for three months. One of New Zealand’s most prominent artists, Angus is well documented for her collection of self-portraits that she produced over the course of her career. One of her earliest known self portraits titled Self Portrait with Orange Beret (1929) portrays the artist gazing steadily out at the viewer, her beret tilted to one side. Here we see two NZ women choosing to use the beret to reflect their identity, Hodgkins at the end of a successful career and Angus as a young woman beginning to establish herself as a professional artist.

The exhibition includes art works by women who contributed to the vision and recognition of women’s art practice in NZ. The beretwearing artist means being prepared to imagine possibilities beyond the here and now, unfazed by the unknown and the challenges yet to come.

— Yu-San Kang

Exhibition Opens 16 June 2014 One of New Zealand’s best-loved painters, Rita Angus will be the third artist to feature at the Whangarei Art Museum as part of a rotating programme of art from the Museum of Te Papa Tongarewa, featuring her remarkable painting Fay and Jane Birkinshaw (1938).

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OCEANIA? Pacific art and design from the art museum heritage and contemporary collections.

Curated by Scott Pothan

28 April – 6 July 2014

Ancestor figure, Whangarei Art Museum Collection Iseke Bequest

For further information please contact 09 430 4240 whangareiartmuseum@wdc.govt.nz

Rita Angus, Fay and Jane Birkinshaw, oil on canvas, 1938, Purchased 1998 with New Zealand Lottery Grants Board funds

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JO DANILO escaped to Northland from wintry England three years ago and finds the Kiwi way of life refreshingly different. She shares with SAVVY readers the things that make her stop and smile.

Hellhole revisited

Moving from an old country to a young one needs a lot of adjustment. I’m used to living in landscapes formed on ancient bones and studded with dark, crumbling castles and lumpy battlefields. Where every place has a story attached to it or a ghost haunting it. Where walking in the woods is a spooky thing to do.

In New Zealand the woods are friendly, the ghosts are few, and the stories harder to find.

Though if you’re looking for history here, as I often am when my cravings for the past take hold, Northland is a good place to be.

My favourite place of all for New Zealand history has to be Russell. From the moment I found out that the small town used to be the ‘Hellhole of the Pacific’, I was smitten. (I’m strange like that). This picturesque and peaceful little town has a dirty, drunken past, and is proud of it. Every time I go, I take a moment to imagine it reeling with whalers, sailors and prostitutes. Though if you time your visit right, you won’t have to imagine it at all...

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A few weekends a year, Russell actually reverts back to the Hellhole. The residents have immense fun dressing up and acting out true events for our amusement. There’s a drunken sailors’ brawl, a duel on the beach, and that awkward moment when the mayor’s wife catches her husband with his favourite prostitute.

Any other time, you can indulge in the dressing-up thing yourself at photographer, Julie Todd’s ‘Sign of the Times’. She owns racks of historicallyresearched costumes and props, and once you’re happy as a member of the clergy / sailor / wench / warrior, she’ll take some brilliant vintage-style photos for you to stick on your wall at home. Our family shoot caused much hilarity as we charged at the camera with pistols and muskets. My craving for history was satisfied, and my two young boys thought it was ‘the best thing ever’.

I don’t want my boys to forget about history. It’s a large part of who we are and who we’ll become. History is for living, and Russell is getting it right.

Achieving a goal – how hard can it be?

DIANNE HARRIS is a budget advisor for the Anglican Care Centre

The process of goal-setting and decision making begins with a question: “What do I want?”

Every year a lot of us talk about New Year resolutions, dreams, plans and goals for the year ahead. Or we get a few months into the year and ask that question…What do I want?

We even get the notepad or computer and start compiling the list.

To be honest how much further than this do we get?

I read an article the other day that stated that we often give ourselves too many choices, too many things to do and that eventually our brain lets us down.

While we can think positively about the future we can find ourselves fantasising too much,

overthinking things, focusing on the most difficult parts. We become really good at presuming every possible outcome (trying to be prepared), but in fact we are giving a lot more importance to the negative parts of the goal; then we start finding excuses as to why it won’t or can’t work and eventually find ourselves missing out on some good opportunities.

“I think of all the negative outcomes and ways I’ll fail and then in the end I just give up” My son in law related a story of two ice cream stores one had just 3 flavours to choose from and the other had 20.

Straight away the choices begin…

“Which store do we choose?”

“Will I be happy that I have chosen that store?” “What flavour will I have?”

Those coming out of the 3

flavour store were far more content than those coming from the 20 choice store.

Why?, they were presented with so many options that they were unable to make a choice, or when they did they were dissatisfied with the choice they had made fearing that they had perhaps made the wrong one.

Giving ourselves too many goals or options stresses our brain. It gives it too many things to compare.

The problem with being given a lot of choices is that we simply don’t have the time to research or explore them…and then we feel like we have failed.

Can we achieve a goal, yes we can BUT we need to learn to focus on one thing and do it well before moving onto the next.

Trust yourself, be happy with the goal you have achieved, tick it off and focus on the next.

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They are quite addictive but I like the way you don’t have to use all the mixture at once.

Chocolate Chip & M&M Biscuits INGREDIENTS ⁄ cup softened unsalted butter (I used salted) 3⁄4 cup brown sugar packed 1⁄4 sugar 1 large egg 1tsp vanilla essence 2 cups flour 34

2 tsp cornflour 1 tsp baking soda pinch salt 3⁄4 cup choc chips 3⁄4 cup M&M’s

METHOD Combine butter, sugar, egg and vanilla and beat til creamed and well combined (about 4 mins) Add dry ingredients sifted together and beat at low speed til combined.

Add choc chips and M&M’s beat to just combine into mixture.

Using your hand form about 15 equal balls of the dough mixture.

Put onto a tray or plate cover with gladwrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours .

Don’t bake the unchilled dough because the cookies will bake thinner, flatter and could spread.

Preheat oven to 350 (180).

Line a tray with baking paper and put balls of dough about 2” apart, baking for 11 minutes or until the edges and tops are just set.

Cookies will firm up as they cool down.

Leave biscuits on tray for about 10mins before removing.

Biscuit dough can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Try rolling the dough into a cylinder and cutting slices instead of rolling into balls.

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1. WINTER DAZZLE

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KAREN MURRELL LIPSTICK — MAGENTA MOON RRP $29.95 With the change of season, anything colourful seems to disappear from winter wardrobes as they transform overnight to black, black, brown with a dash of grey and a hint of navy. For most, becoming thirsty for an injection of colour is only too common in the quest to dazzle in the endless sea of muted tones, colours and shades! Making those with the most lifeless of winter wardrobes dazzle and pop is Karen Murrell lipstick in Magenta Moon – a playful berry shade rich in natural pigment, ensuring that it has intense colour, is long wearing, and does not feather.

Simply teamed with neutral eye makeup, Magenta Moon will leave lips looking full of life and full of colour. We have a Magenta Moon lipstick and matching umbrella to give away.

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WELEDA SEA BUCKTHORN HAND CREAM, RRP $20.90

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Just like a visit to the hair salon a pampering manicure can make all the difference by making you feel refreshed and renewed. With all the colours and textures of polishes to choose from; bright and bold, neutral, shiny or matte, there’s one feature that makes our nails look and feel their very best – healthy, soft and supple hands!

Perfect for achieving and maintaining beautifully manicured hands on the go, Weleda’s range of Hand Creams has a choice for every hand type.

The Weleda Hand Cream range includes: Weleda Pomegranate Regenerating Hand Cream; Weleda Sea Buckthorn Hand Cream; and Weleda Citrus Hand and Nail Cream. We have a Weleda Sea Buckthorn Hand Cream to give away.

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3. HAIR CARE L’ORE´AL PARIS HAIR EXPERTISE EVERPURE SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER AND RESTORATIVE MASQUE, RRP$54 Everyone has different hair care concerns.

Whether you need frizz control, more volume,

colour protection, a moisture boost, or a combination of these, the sulphate-free L'Ore´ al Paris Hair Expertise range has a solution. L'Ore´ al Paris Hair Expertise offers salon-inspired hair care in a variety of tailored solutions that solve not one, but two hair needs at once. Our formulas are 100% sulphate-free to help protect hair from further damage and keep colour pure for longer.

Within the Hair Expertise range there are EverPure and EverSleek collections, each with sulphate-free shampoos, conditioners and conditioning treatments. We have a shampoo, conditioner and masque to give away along with a a Witchery scarf.

4. SOOTHING RELIEF MANUKA DOCTOR APICLEAR FACIAL TONER RRP $35.95 (150ml) Providing instant soothing SOS relief especially for those with problematic skin, Manuka Doctor ApiClear Facial Toner is one of those must-have beauty products to ensure that your skin is kept cleansed, soothed and in tip-top condition! The refreshing formulation goes straight to work to rebalance the skin’s natural pH levels and deeply cleanse to remove the build up of daily impurities and excess oil production. This helps to reduce the appearance of blemishes and leaves skin with a clean, calm and revitalised complexion. We have a facial toner to give away. id

5. BEAUTIFUL BABIES WELEDA WHITE MALLOW SKIN CARE, RRP $49.80 Developed in conjunction with midwives Weleda’s new White Mallow Skin Care range has been specifically designed to treat, support and protect baby skin that is hypersensitive or for those that are susceptible to eczema. Approved by the National Eczema Association the new fragrance free range works by enveloping the skin in moisture-rich and skin-soothing ingredients which help to balance and fortify the skin’s natural barrier of defence. The star ingredient in the range White Mallow boosts hypersensitive skin with high anti-irritant properties to help calm and protect, relieve itching and promote healthy skin development. We have a Weleda White Mallow Body Lotion and White Mallow Facial Lotion to give away.

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SAMSUNG BONUS OFFER

WHEN YOU PURCHASE SELECTED FISHER & PAYKEL KITCHEN APPLIANCES

WHEN YOU PURCHASE SELECTED SAMSUNG KITCHEN AND LAUNDRY APPLIANCES

SAVE UP TO $560

FREE UPGRADE

RECEIVE A BONUS ECOSTORE PACK K

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OTHER REGIONS VISIT KITCHENTHINGS.CO.NZ

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NORTH SHORE NEWMARKET MT EDEN MT WELLINGTON

NEW RELEASE DRYER

$1,998

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REDUCED IRONING AND RINSE PLUS

WHY PAY $2,828

$3,698

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- 7kg 1300RPM HONEYCOMBCARE WASHER - 7kg HONEYCOMBCARE CONDENSER DRYER

SAVE $700

$4,098

SAVE $200

MIELE PACKAGE

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Applies to SRP Pricing

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SAVE $350

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WHY PAY $1,449

$3,299

FREE UPGRADE

SAVE 20%

SMEG 60cm WHITE FREESTANDING ER DISHWASHER MADE IN ITALY

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SAVE $600

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