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to both the Ōrākei Local Board and Senior Constable Leonard Casey for their lobbying and advocacy on getting these projects completed. As I’m sure you are aware, it’s been a very challenging year for our Ellerslie retailers, but they have been buoyed by the support of our local community. Coming into Christmas, please think of choosing local for your Christmas shopping. Our stores have a wonderful selection of gift ideas and festive supplies, from beautiful jewellery, to Star Wars bath gel, free range hams and Christmas mince pies — everything you need for a magical Christmas can be found right here, with no need to wait for weeks for a courier delivery or drive all around the city for click and collect. Check your list, and you will be surprised at how many items you can tick off while choosing local.

Welcome to the summer edition of the Ellerslie Village Magazine. After a wet spring and more time at home than expected, we hope the publication of the magazine coincides with the beginning of the summer sunshine and with it brighter times ahead! Ellerslie has done a great job with vaccinations and thank you to all of you who have done your part, not only being vaccinated but those who are working hard to keep us safe, healthy and provide essential services. I’ve enormous respect and gratitude for those in our health system, who in my experience, not only do their jobs with professionalism but also with cheerfulness and positivity. So a huge thank you to everyone who has gone above and beyond at this time. Sadly, we had to make the difficult decision to cancel our Ellerslie Fairy Festival and Pirate Party for the second year in a row. We tried hard to move to a different date but the funding we use to pay for the parade was closed off, and it simply wasn’t possible to plan, with all the uncertainty around event restrictions. We are however, still working on bringing Santa safely to Ellerslie in a different way – details are currently being finalised, so please see our website or Facebook page for more information In much more exciting and delicious news, we are delighted to welcome Scoop & Smile to the village. Selling freshly-made gelato, ice cream, shakes and waffles, they provide the perfect treat to enjoy on a warm summer day. In other good news, just along from Scoop & Smile, our fountain is once again operating. After being closed for extensive repairs and water restrictions, we are excited to have this back for the summer. It comes complete with newly restored lighting for the fountain itself and improved lighting for the entire square. Thank you

Considering our local retailers is also a great starting point for that difficult to buy for person. How about a set of hot sauces from Mexico, a bottle of boutique gin or a monthly flower delivery? For more gift ideas and Christmas essentials available right here in Ellerslie, see the gift guide in the following pages. We will also be sharing more ideas and some Christmas giveaways on Facebook, so like and follow our Ellerslie Village page to keep up to date. Finally, as we approach Christmas, I hope you get a chance to take a few minutes to reflect on this unusual year and with it the people and blessings you are grateful for. I wish you a festive season of gratitude, joy and wellness, hopefully surrounded by those people you love and cherish. Seasons greetings,

— Megan Darrow Town Centre Manager, Ellerslie Village PS — Please do check dates and opening times mentioned throughout the magazine by community groups and contributors, as they may have changed in response to alert levels. (09) 579 5033 megan@ellerslievillage.co.nz ellerslievillage.co.nz F : ellerslievillage

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Summer Loving Christmas is only weeks away, and with it, a break that hopefully won’t involve roadblocks or home office Zooms. Wherever you spend your days off, we hope it’s truly relaxing and a good step change after a tough few months. We asked some of our locals what they’re looking forward to about Christmas. For Maungakiekie MP Priyanca Radhakrishnan (right), she’s feeling the call of the sea, and time to read more than parliamentary papers. “I love heading to the beach with my family, including my two rescue dogs, Gypsy and Mika,” she says. “I love the warm sand, enjoying the fresh ocean breeze and watching the waves. Aotearoa’s Christmas tree, the pōhutukawa, is in bloom with their brilliant displays of red flowers — and it’s hard to go past a good old-fashioned Kiwi barbecue. “Even though I do a lot of reading in my job, I’m looking forward to lounging on my deck with a book in one hand, and a cocktail in the other. I’ve got a few good political biographies that I’m saving for summer, and hopefully this will be the summer that I finish reading The Luminaries!” Closer to home, Priyanca will also be letting Gypsy and Mika play at the off-leash areas in Waiatarua Reserve. “On the way home, I’ll be sure to stop off for some kai, and thankfully, we’re spoilt for choice in Ellerslie when it comes to eateries.” Retailer Barbara Campbell of Violette starts her Christmas prep in October, when she makes her fruit mince for Christmas mince pies. By now, she’s made her cake and flicking through recipes for inspiration. “We’re always busy in November deciding what sweet treats to bake and how to decorate and package them prettily. We give them to friends and suppliers who we want to say thank you to.” This year, Barbara is tempted by Annabel Langbein’s orange aperitif, which “can be decanted into nice bottles to give as gifts”. (nzherald.co.nz/eatwell/recipes). She’ll also be whipping up a batch of Chelsea Winter’s gingerbread biscuits (chelseawinter.co.nz/christmas-cookies) to decorate — that’s last year’s pictured. And on the day itself? That’s always fun, starting with seal-point Birman cat Lily sporting a themed outfit. And for more seasonal treats, see food editor Vanessa Baxter’s ideas on page 23 – that’s Ness pictured with her mother, Penny Hoffman, a little while ago. With Penny in Perth and Vanessa here, it’s been some time since they could celebrate together.

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Welcome from the EBA

16 Community Connections

Locals share some seasonal ideas

The cricket season approaches, a report from our local police, kids' interests, Rotary's pudding time — keep up to date with news from community groups

5 Summer Loving

Make Your List

School Reports

Style editor Justine Williams finds Ellerslie Village just the place for choosing Christmas gifts and must-have needs

Prizegivings at One Tree Hill College, remote learning fun and challenges at Stanhope Road and Michael Park schools

Summer on the Table

Troy Elliott An update from the deputy chair of the Ōrākei Local Board

Food editor Vanessa Baxter has a sweet treat that's a perfect gift; plus a new speciality ice cream shop on the Main Highway and good-to-grill ideas from the Ellerslie Butcher

Priyanca Radhakrishnan MP

The MP for Maungakiekie gets in touch

Village Directory

Local business and organisations' numbers and addresses at your fingertips

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One for You, One for Me Ellerslie Village fills your Christmas stockings and holiday must-haves too. Out of trackies and out of the house! Refresh your summer wardrobe and reset your mood with a visit to Loobie & Friends. There’s also some very cool accessory pieces that make great gifts. Loobie’s Story Cantuta Midi Dresses, $239 each. 114 Main Highway, loobiesstory.co.nz Good things come in small packages — doubly so when it’s from Ellerslie Jewellers & Engravers. This longstanding high street stalwart is also the go-to for cups and trophies: you know you’ve earned it. Platinum and ruby diamond ring, $35,000. 115 Main Highway, ellersliejewellers.co.nz

Who doesn’t love getting a Christmas card with a Lotto ticket or Instant Kiwi inside? Cardz Magz N Lotto can also help you with a good stack of glossy mags to read on holiday. 135B Main Highway, phone 580 2088

Flowers bring joy, whether given or received. Flowers of St John will work with you to create special arrangements for any occasion. And there’s some cuteness instore too (as well as shop pup Daphanae), like this ceramic Dog Vase, $44.50. 127 Main Highway, flowersforyou.co.nz

There’s many entertaining thoughts to be had in Glengarry. Wines for home, gin to give, cocktail needs, and a range of sophisticated no-alcohol options. There’s many temptations but whether giving or keeping, it’s hard to go past the prettiness of Malfy Rosa Gin, $55.99. Cheers! 87 Main Highway, glengarrywines.co.nz

Treat those tired hands and put-upon feet to a smarten-up session with Pamper Nail & Spa. Gift vouchers available, and they do waxing and partyworthy lash extensions too. 131 Main Highway, facebook.com/pamper-nail-spa

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Need a Secret Santa gift or a decoration for almost any occasion? You could reasonably ask, if the Dollar House Ellerslie doesn’t have it, does it even exist? 101 Main Highway, phone 580 1926

All you need is aroha. These wooden art blocks have a beautiful smooth finish and come ready to hang, or look great standing on their own. Designed and printed in NZ, they’re 105mm x 105mm x 20mm, $25 each from Violette. 114 Main Highway (through Loobie & Friends), violette.co.nz

Whose skin doesn’t need some extra help after these trying times? Facials and body treatments, products and the latest in appearance medicine — treat yourself or buy a gift voucher for the professional care of the Caci Ellerslie team. Level 1/124 Main Highway, caci.co.nz

Yoga and Pilates are what we all need for improved posture, balance and breathing, not to mention the overall good feeling that comes with it. Movement Pilates & Yoga’s stylish studio hosts a range of classes, and gift vouchers too. 123 Main Highway, movementpilates.co.nz

Dreaming about that great getaway? Whether it’s a holiday in Aotearoa or going beyond the borders, House of Travel Ellerslie are the team to have onboard for travel plans. Call in and check out what may be your ticket to paradise. 108 Main Highway, email ellerslie@hot.co.nz

A whirl around Unichem Ellerslie will sort many gifts and needs on your list. Choose from toilet bags, makeup, pamper products and kit for beach days. Kooringal Lady Safari Josie Hat $49.95. 125 Main Highway, phone 579 5520

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Looking Out for the Neighbourhood others are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to move into the area or buy a home locally. I would like to reassure you that the Ōrākei Local Board is carefully watching the progress, and while we are limited in our powers, we will be doing whatever we can to advocate for the best outcomes for the community. We have already started working with Auckland Transport and Waka Kotahi on making the roads safer and fit for purpose with the prospect of increased capacity. It is an ongoing project and there will be opportunities to have a say, and help ensure that the community voice is heard. The first of these projects is the instalment of an additional traffic light on the corner of Morrin St and Ladies Mile (where I'm pictured). This intersection has been problematic for many years and the increase in traffic has only made it more dangerous. There are also more developments planned for Ellerslie Racecourse that will only increase traffic flows. Many children cross Ladies Mile to attend local schools so this will also help with safety for them. We have had requests to look at the Robert St intersection and we continue to look at solutions for this busy intersection.

As we slowly step out from behind the shadow of Covid-19, we are all hopeful to see industry boom, businesses return to normal, schools function as hoped and our local economies come to life again. With this is the planned and expected housing developments, many located in the Ellerslie area. Not everyone is excited about the size of some of the proposed developments, while

Another update is the repair of the public toilet block in Ellerslie Village. This ended up as a significant repair that was also slowed due to Covid, but we can now say that we have repaired and improved the toilets. We are also increasing lighting around the Ellerslie War Memorial square to help with safety. Thank you to all who have helped inform the decision making so far, let’s keep working on it together. Stay safe, have fun and remember to support local. — Troy Elliott, Ōrākei Local Board deputy chair

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A Pathway Forward Times have been tough in Auckland, but together, we’ve pulled out all the stops to keep each other safe. Now, we’re preparing to transition to a new framework, which will protect our lives, as well as let us live our lives. The Covid-19 Protection Framework, announced on October 22, is a pathway out of lockdowns, offering certainty to businesses, and giving vaccinated people more freedoms. Under the framework, fully vaccinated people will be able to visit restaurants, hairdressers and gyms, regardless of alert level. Businesses that require people to show they’re fully vaccinated before entry will be able to operate with fewer restrictions. This means that just like you need to show your ID to enter a bar, you’ll need to show you’ve been fully vaccinated before you can enter places like restaurants and cafés – and if you’re not fully vaccinated, there will be everyday things you miss out on. That’s why it’s so important to get your first dose as soon as possible, so you’re ready to go when the new settings kick in. Auckland will transition into the new framework once 90 percent of eligible people in each of Auckland’s three DHBs are fully vaccinated, so you’ll need to get your first dose soon.

Priyanca Radhakrishan, centre, with vaccination centre helpers on Super Saturday.

You can book an appointment by logging on to bookmyvaccine.nz or by calling 0800 28 29 26. If you’re ready to get your vaccine today, go to healthpoint.co.nz and find your nearest walk-in or drive-through centre. At the time of writing, 80 per cent of Ellerslie is fully vaccinated. Our target is getting as many people as possible fully vaccinated, because it is the best way to protect ourselves, our loved ones and our community. However, ensuring that at least 90 per cent of those who are eligible are fully vaccinated allows us to transition out of lockdowns in a way that’s safe. The government has also announced extra support for businesses to ensure they’re supported as we make the transition. This includes doubling the Resurgence Support Payment, and an additional mental health support package for Auckland businesses. You can find out more about this extra help at covid19.govt.nz. I know we’re all looking forward to getting out and about – to do the things we love and reconnecting with family and friends. If you haven’t had your first – or second – dose yet, do it today. It’s how we win our freedoms and do the things we love doing. It’s our ticket to enjoying summer. — Priyanca Radhakrishnan, Member of Parliament for Maungakiekie

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and using corporate partners to assist with incentives. Council has also been doing food parcels. When the lockdown started, I noticed our local providers were struggling to meet the demand. This time round, we have had families lose jobs or income and having to ask for food parcels, when they have never had one before. As a board member of the Glen Innes Family Centre I asked my board for the centre to step in and assist. This has seen me deliver food parcels throughout our ward including Ellerslie, when I’m not in council meetings. I do want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the hard work of the foodbanks and community providers who assist our area: Kai Collective, The Salvation Army, City Impact Church, Ruapōtaka Marae, Young Vinnies and the many, many others.

Kia ora, greetings and talofa lava. I hope everyone is keeping well in this lockdown. I submitted a sort of normal council article to the editor and she suggested I write about what I’ve been doing during this lockdown instead. As you all know, the way out of our recent lockdowns is through vaccinations. Ellerslie is doing fine in this regard, as of today the vaccination rates are 93.2 per cent first shot, 86.3 per cent second shot — so well done Ellerslie! However we don’t live in a vacuum in Auckland, we travel throughout the city and as we travel so does Covid. So the answer really is vaccination. I have been active in promoting and supporting vaccination events throughout Auckland to help with getting us over the line (in the photo I am `getting my first shot). At the moment the challenge is the hard to reach ones, I acknowledge we are never going to change those that won’t vaccinate but there are those who are middle-of-the-road, still undecided and I think whatever it takes to get them there the better. And that includes incentives, or working with groups some may consider questionable. Council has had a part to play through its emergency management team, set up to assist with welfare and the Covid response. They have been helping councillors with event management for community vaccinations

In terms of council, a lot of the meetings have been around informing councillors and local boards about the various government reforms, so that we are able to form a view as Auckland Council on behalf of our constituents. Recently, this has covered Three Waters Reform, Resource Management (Enabling Housing Supply) Amendment Bill and the National Policy Statement on Urban Development. There are opportunities for you to provide your feedback also: see the ‘Have your Say’ section on aucklandcouncil. govt.nz I recently marked my anniversary of being in local government, and shouted coffees at a few cafes around the ward. In Ellerslie it was at Richoux Patisserie — it was a small way of supporting a local business and I hope some of you got to enjoy the coffee. I hope you all stay safe and stay positive that we will get through this. Thank you for reading, and please continue to email me with council queries and issues josephine. bartley@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

— Josephine Bartley, councillor for Auckland representing the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki ward.

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Despite the uncertainty surrounding when cricket will start for the year, Ellerslie Cricket Club has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that when we do return, we’ll be ready. As we begin to go down the levels and vaccination rates grow, we are one step closer to getting out on the pitch. Some of our players have enjoyed socially distanced fitness sessions as they prepare for the season! We are still welcoming registration interest for the 2021/22 season, and are open to boys, girls, men and women of all ages and abilities. Head to ellersliecricket.co.nz for more details and a simple registration process, or email manager@ellersliecricket.co.nz with any questions. We offer a junior skills programme on Friday evenings for children looking to give cricket a go. With an emphasis on having fun, skills development and a ‘one team’ philosophy, we aim to create a safe and enriching environment to allow our littlest members the opportunity to thrive. There are also spaces in our junior teams for a range of ages so please get in touch if you’d like to join us. We appreciate the support of our sponsors, Creative Mortgages, New World Stonefields and Sal’s Pizza; as well as the community support of the club, particularly as the new clubrooms development continues in conjunction with Ellerslie AFC. You might have seen that construction is well underway at Michaels Ave — we are excited to see the progress! If you can contribute to the success of Ellerslie Cricket, or the completion of the clubrooms, we would love to hear from you. By joining us for the upcoming season, you’ll find there really is nothing better than a summer at The Ave. We hope to see you all soon. — The team at Ellerslie Cricket Club 16

Keeping Us Green It has been a difficult couple of months with the ongoing restrictions, but it seems like we’re slowly turning the corner. It’s great to see how positively Ellerslie has responded, with lots of supportive messages on the community Facebook page and as much buzz in the town centre as is safely possible. The quiet of lockdown has been a chance to explore some of Ellerslie’s under-appreciated spaces. Did you know we have around 10 parks? How many people can say they’ve visited them all? Take a moment to check out the majestic palms in Derby Downs Reserve, the funky playground at Celtic Cres Reserve, the tranquillity at Lawry Reserve, or the dog exercise area on Cawley St. We have many communal natural spaces in our community which could use more love – the first thing to do is visit! If you have ideas about how to improve them, please get in touch with us or the Ōrākei Local Board. Speaking of greenery, many residents have taken advantage of lockdown to work on their lawns and gardens. Unfortunately, some have got carried away and been cutting down street trees. Trees on berms belong to everyone, and their beauty is part of the environment of a liveable suburb. Please don’t cut them down – other people do notice, and we all lose from having fewer trees. Please appreciate our street trees. If you have an issue with a tree on the berm by your property, contact Auckland Transport first, either via at.govt.nz or phoning 355 3553. In other public spaces, if you see any dangerous fallen tree branches, damaged playground equipment or other issues, please do contact Auckland Council quickly, either online at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or The Ellerslie Village Magazine

by calling 301 0101. Whether contacting AT or council, make sure to get and note the case number, which is critical when following up. The ERA committee continues to work on plans for this year and beyond. If you have any ideas or concerns about issues in our community, please let us know. We achieve more when more residents work together. Our Facebook is Ellerslie Residents Association, or email ellerslieresidents@gmail.com. We’re always looking for new ways to work in partnership with council, the Ellerslie Business Association and other community groups to help make Ellerslie Auckland’s most liveable suburb. We’re also looking for new committee members — please lend us your ideas and inspiration! — Glen McCabe, Chair, Ellerslie Residents Association

On the Beat To update you, the CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) for the Ellerslie town square and Ellerslie War Memorial Centre has been completed. The trees are cut back so there is good line of sight from the street into the square and the carpark. New lights have been installed around the rock wall under the trees, so there should be no dark spots for people to hide. The lights around the centre have also been upgraded. It was good to work with Megan Darrow from the Ellerslie Business Association and Cath Duncan from Auckland Council to get the job done. You can CPTED your own property too. Check your latches and locks, trim those trees and shrubs back. Consider installing an alarm or CCTV system. I upgraded my old outdoor sensor flood lights at home with new, low cost LED lights. They were easy to install and the improvement in lighting around the house and vehicles is amazing. If a thief walks by your property and the gate, garden shed or garage door is wide open, they cannot help but look in and see what is worth stealing. Make sure the bikes and tools are secure and not left in plain sight. Knowing how a burglar thinks and operates is great information to assist with putting measures in place to prevent burglary and vehicle crime. If we can get out of Auckland to go on holiday, remember to secure your property. Leave an internal light on and maybe the radio on

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talkback. Have a neighbour or friend clear your mail and bring in the rubbish bins. If you don’t know your neighbour go and introduce yourself and work together to keep an eye on the neighbourhood. There has been some great work done by the community in reporting mail theft and burglars. This has allowed the police teams to make prompt arrests. If you see something happening, call it in straightaway. Note location, descriptions and take a quick photo if possible. If you can, keep an eye on them from a safe distance and let police communications know if they are on the move. We are looking forward to more ‘Coffee with a Cop’ sessions in Ellerslie as restrictions lift. Come along and have a chat with Sergeant Alfie, Senior Constable Tony and me and let us know any concerns that you may have. I keep wanting to add ‘and donut’ to the sign — but it seems too clichéd! On to text scams. Over the last few weeks, I have seen a massive increase in the number of mobile phone ‘text scams’ being sent through the Vodafone network. I have personally received over 20 scam messages. All of these text messages varied in content; however, they all had an http link to click. These messages may state something like “your DHL package is on its way”, “your package failed delivery”, “someone uploaded your pictures”. These are only a few of the scam messages. I know that initially these may be convincing, however don’t be fooled. Please be vigilant and increase your awareness and the potential exposure to scams. For more information on scams and prevention go to netsafe.org.nz And remember, report an issue promptly on 111, if it is happening now. Call the 105 non-emergency number or online 105.police.govt.nz for a situation that does not require immediate police or emergency attendance. — Senior Constable Leonard Casey, Mt Wellington Police

A Delicious Way to Give Local projects and schools will benefit with every bite of a delicious Rotary Christmas pudding. The French brandy-infused puddings make a perfect gift for corporates, families and friends and the

Members of Ellerslie Rotary Sunrise at work readying the Christmas puddings fundraiser.

Rotary Club of Ellerslie Sunrise has been in full swing getting the NZ-made puddings ready for sale. Since Rotary started this seasonal fundraiser, more than $2 million has been raised nationwide. This year, pudding sales by Ellerslie Rotary will benefit the Ellerslie Community Patrol, Ellerslie School, Stanhope Road School, Bailey Road School and Panmure District School. The 700g fruit-studded delights are packaged in an exclusive ‘Kiwi icon’ wrapping, and are vacuum packed for freshness. Rotary puddings are $20 each and available for pickup locally from Ellerslie club president Mirko Poetzcher’s office (Genesis Advice), Building 4, 195 Main Highway. Please call Mirko first or drop him an email to ensure he’ll have your order ready and waiting. Contactless delivery can also be arranged. Mirko can be reached on 021 0274 8686, or mirko@genesisadvice.co.nz.

Toys for All New Zealand is a melting pot of cultures and Ellerslie certainly lives up to this, and for many is one of the reasons we love living in the area so much. The Ellerslie Toy Library recently noticed that it was lacking diversity in language and traditional play options and has made steps to improve this. Following the receipt of grants from the Mazda Foundation and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board, some lockdown toy purchases have had a focus on culture. Embracing Māori, Pasifika and Chinese languages, now there are more puzzles with simple words, alphabet and counting learning tools, either bilingual or with a mix of languages. “This is only the start, as we continue to renew and update our toy selection with a mix of languages, traditional play, faces and activities to appeal to a wide range of children’s interests,” explains Sam, the toy library librarian. If you would like to know more contact Sam directly via ellerslie.toylibrary@gmail.com or facebook.com/ EllerslieToyLibrary 18

Enchanting Fun with Kindy We returned to One Tree Hill Community Kindergarten at the beginning of Term 4 with small ‘bubbles’ of children. It has been so lovely having some of our children back, but we are missing our other friends and look forward to seeing them soon. Over lockdown, we kept in contact with families via our Storypark app, posting suggestions for activities. This platform also provided opportunities for parents and whānau to share what their families had been up to.

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We have also sent out goody bags to our children who are staying at home. One of the activity packs had items that the children could use to make fairies, elves, and little people to add to the fairy garden we are creating at the front entrance of the kindy. Both the children attending and those still at home can then contribute to it, keeping up our connections in a safe and positive way.

Tai Chi Keeps Moving Lockdown has temporarily suspended Ellerslie tai chi classes, which will begin again when Leicester Hall can be accessed. Tai chi improves both the mind and the body and helps you keep active and mobile for longer, and you can also continue your tai chi practice at home. Try this exercise to correct posture. Start by sitting in a chair. Try not sitting back and not sitting forward, but in the middle — imagine a string gently lifting upwards from the tailbone to the crown of your head. For standing posture, we again use the idea of a string from your tailbone to the crown of the head. Stand comfortably with your feet hip-width apart, not standing on the heels or the balls of the feet, but in the middle. Imagine that string. It is important for balance to work on breathing from the lower abdomen. Try this in a chair, placing a hand on the lower abdomen. As you inhale, feel the tummy expand and imagine the string supporting your posture. As you exhale, you will notice the string softening as your tummy contracts. We will start classes again soon and if you want any advice, please do call or email Alison: 021 528 744, alison.taichi@gmail.com

3. Boil each colour group separately in a saucepan of water until you can see colour in the water 4. Sieve the contents of the saucepan into heat proof containers or jars to cool 5. Once cool, get creative by splashing or painting the coloured water onto your watercolour paper, then wait until dry 6. Place fresh flowers face down on your dyed paper and cover with a clean sheet of paper. Gently hit the flowers with a hammer to leave a beautiful, colourful impression!

GLOOP (we recommend this for outside, as it could get messy) Ingredients: 2C cornflour, 1C cold water, food colouring (optional) Method: 1. Mix cornflour and water together in a bowl. 2. Add a few drops of colour if desired. You can add more cornflour or water during play. Once it dries, gloop easily brushes off clothes and surfaces. You can use a sieve to drip the gloop through. Make different batches using primary colours and see what happens. This is a great activity to support children’s language. Ask them what it feels like, share what you think it feels like, and discuss what you think will happen if more water is added.

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Playtime at Home with Playcentre It has been a challenging few months, and we at Ellerslie Playcentre are missing the fun, learning and sense of community our sessions bring to both our tamariki and us as educators. Neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis emphasises the important message that “play isn’t a precursor to ‘real’ learning. [Rather], it is a method of evolving that facilitates higher intelligence.” Playcentre gives our children a safe and thought provoking place to learn through play. They have space to be curious, creative, problem solve, experiment and develop their own relationships and social skills in a mixed age setting. Children get to experience a variety of experiences that can be difficult to provide at home because of the mess and those really important social interactions that strengthen communication skills and nurture social and emotional competency. To learn more about our centre and what we do please contact ellerslie@playcentre.org.nz or visit our Facebook page. If you are struggling for ideas to keep little hands busy at home, enjoy some of our ideas here, or check our website for more fantastic play ideas: playcentre.org.nz/virtual-village/play-resources/.

FLOWER ART What you need: Freshly picked flowers, an old saucepan, a sieve, heat proof jars/containers, watercolour paper, a hammer. Steps: 1. Pick some brightly coloured flowers from your garden (or, with permission, from friends’ and family’s gardens!). 2. Separate the flowers into similar colours, but save a few for the last step.

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This dough is great to use as you can paint the creations once they are dry. Excellent for making Christmas tree decorations. Ingredients: 1½C salt, ¾C cornflour, 1C cold water. Method: 1. Slowly mix the ingredients together in a pot then cook over a low heat stirring frequently. 2. Mix well and knead immediately, be careful as the dough will be warm. 3. Make your creations. 4. Leave for 36-48 hours to harden and then paint. Try using cookie cutters to shape the creations. Explore your garden or local area to see what would make prints, such as leaves or shells.

Schools

Creative Zooms at Michael Park

Hermione, aka Ruiha, magics up some Harry Potter fun for Michael Park's Book Week.

Lockdown for our lower school has still brought some smiles at Michael Park. For our annual Book Week we were transported into the wonderful world of books. We had dress up Zooms, quizzes, scavenger hunts and book title selfies. Our wonderful staff and senior students dressed up and read their favourite books via video and created activities like ‘How to make your own notebook’. We combined this with the Cancer Society fundraiser, Daffodil Day, and our parents were generous with online donations. We also celebrated Māori Language Week. The tamariki, whānau and staff had fun. We entered in the national Māori Language Moment and had 90 participants on Zoom. Some classes participated in a scavenger hunt, while others, staff and whānau, participated in a ‘Māori Chef’ competition. From rēwena bread, kawakawa roasties, oven hāngī to seafood 20

fritters, boil up, and kawakawa ice-cream, it was he reka! Yum! Kia kaha ki te kōrero Māori — be strong to speak Māori. Thanks to Bagstille for the beautiful linen bread bags they donated as prizes. We ended the term with an online tiara/crown afternoon tea. The idea came from one of our Class 3 students, who was thinking of the residents of the Mercy Parklands hospital, our neighbours and reading buddies. Staff and senior students shared ideas for decorating cakes and cookies, napkin folding lessons and making tiaras out of toilet rolls. We encouraged students to write or draw pictures, which we scanned and sent to the residents of Mercy Parklands to let them know we were thinking of them. A few even joined us on our Zoom afternoon tea to see our amazing tiaras, crowns, and cake and napkin creations. It was a wonderful way to end our lockdown term. The Ellerslie Village Magazine

Online with Stanhope Road

We’ve all heard about it – schools are closed and kids are learning online at home. But what does that actually look like? Stanhope Road School tells us how they’re making at-home learning engaging and meaningful for their students. Stanhope Road Associate Principal Melinda Bell is all about student engagement and she wasn’t going to let a little thing like a lockdown change that for her students even though it meant they needed to learn online. “What’s most important for us is that our kids and their families want to turn their device on each day to continue their learning,” Melinda says. “And to do that, our teachers try to keep it relevant, achievable and enjoyable.” Between them the staff have had plenty of experience doing just that and the school reports a consistently strong daily online attendance rate. Creativity and thinking outside the box is key to a positive home learning experience – kids and their families like having the opportunity to express themselves and show what they’ve been up to at home. “Whānau challenges like The Amazing Race and MasterChef drew a huge response and it was really lovely for us to see families having fun together. Language weeks have been great too, as our community celebrates their culture’s language, food and customs.” Other popular challenges include Random Acts of Kindness, Stanhope’s Got Talent and the Haka Challenge. Of course, there are plenty of reading, writing and maths assignments and these are delivered to students through Seesaw, an easy-to-use online application that allows students to read a question, post an answer and receive feedback from their teacher. Kids can also make and send photographs and videos, and many assignments are interactive. Classes have Zoom meetings with their teachers each week where they do activities, work through assignments together and share what’s been happening in their bubbles. The Ellerslie Village Magazine

“It’s a great way to connect with others at a time when students are really missing their friends and teachers,” says Melinda. “Even though it’s not the perfect learning environment, we’re really proud of how our school community has stayed strong and stayed in touch throughout.”

Team Efforts at OTHC One Tree Hill College students are continuing to produce outstanding results despite being plunged back into remote learning on August 18. I am constantly amazed at how adaptable and resilient our young people are, and the last 15 weeks have only highlighted that even more. In NCEA, students are on track at all three levels to gain outstanding levels of achievement. I wish to acknowledge the manner in which students, teachers and families have combined together throughout lockdown to create the best possible outcomes. From the countless Zoom lessons taking place, families juggling spaces, sometimes sharing computers at home, and teachers being super-professional despite often having their own children to cater for – it has been a real team effort! Obviously, a lot has had to change in the second half of this year. There are many school events and celebrations which can no longer proceed given the restrictions in place. However, at One Tree Hill College we have made a huge effort to ensure our most prestigious celebrations still take place in some form. Our senior prizegiving was held online, streamed live for all to see. Our junior prizegiving will follow a similar format. At our senior prizegiving over $300,000 of scholarships and awards were presented to students. These included full 21

2021 student leaders: from left, Bree Felton, Savannah Cook, Roy Rogers, Felix Nicholls.

accommodation scholarships to various universities across NZ, a Prime Minister’s Excellence Award, Penrose Rotary scholarships; art, science and technology scholarships, dux awards, and a special scholarship to attend the University of Montevallo in Alabama, USA. The supreme award of Dux Litterarum, for our top academic scholar, was awarded to Bree Felton. Bree was also awarded a University of Auckland Top Achiever Scholarship for her exceptional leadership and academic achievement.

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Hospitality

Summer on Your Table Food editor Vanessa Baxter shops in her neighbourhood for ingredients wherever she is, and locally, that means Ellerslie Village. A well-travelled cook who loves to create in the kitchen, you can follow Vanessa on Instagram, @vanessabaxternz, and read more of her recipes on thefearlesskitchen.co.nz. Here, she shares a sweet treat that makes a lovely gift, and highlights two of the food offerings just around the corner.

Buon Appetito Italy is one of my favourite countries to visit. I feel so at ease there that I've wondered if I have Italian ancestry. I love wandering the streets, strolling alongside the locals as they collect produce, pause for espresso, gesticulating as they dramatically exchange newsworthy gossip. We can enjoy the same sense of community as we revisit the nooks of our own neighbourhood, deepening our friendships and supporting local vendors in our village. Travel overseas may be difficult but we can experience another’s culture through the food we create. Years ago, I lived in Siena, where I immersed myself in a language programme, experienced the Palio and ate copious triangles of panforte. Whilst it may be a Christmas tradition throughout Italy, panforte originated in the 13th century in Siena, and locals delightedly share it with visitors all year round. Make your own as an edible gift or keep some on hand to surprise unexpected guests who pop by for tea. Ingredients for panforte vary amongst Italian bakers, towns and provinces. Feel free to find your own perfect combination. The true Kiwi tweak will be in your choice of honey — each style offering unique flavour outcomes.

Panforte 350g hazelnuts (without skins) 150g plain flour 300g candied mixed peel, chopped 2 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg ½ tsp powdered cloves 150g acacia or clover honey (or a floral liquid variety of choice) 150g icing sugar, plus some for dusting 3 tbsp water Preheat your oven to 180˚C (non fan bake) and line an 18cm springform tin with a carefully cut circle of baking paper to fit the base of the tin. The Ellerslie Village Magazine

Spread the nuts out on a baking tray in a single layer. Toast them in the oven for 5 minutes. Remove the tray and carefully give them a shake before toasting for another 5 minutes. Remove the tray and allow the nuts to cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, tip them onto a chopping board and chop roughly. It is fine to have some large chunks and uneven sizes as this adds texture to your panforte. Add the chopped, toasted nuts to a large bowl and measure in the flour, candied peel and all the spices. Stir to mix. Measure the honey, icing sugar and water into a small saucepan and place over a

low heat. Stir with a wooden spoon until it becomes a thick golden syrup. Remove from the heat. Pour this syrup into your dry mixed ingredients. Combine with a wooden spoon. Scrape the mixture into the lined cake tin and smooth the top with the back of a metal spoon. Dust the surface with more icing sugar and bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove the panforte from the oven. Let it cool for about 15 minutes. Take the panforte out of the tin and allow to fully cool on a baking rack. If you wait too long 23

for it to cool in the tin, you may struggle to loosen the base and remove your cake. If this happens, you can warm the tin again in the oven to soften the honey and remove easily. Once the panforte is cold, dust generously with icing sugar. Wrap in clingfilm and baking paper or gift paper. Panforte keeps for up to three months in an airtight container, or fridge. Tips: Candied peel can be replaced with figs, dried apricots, other favourite fruit flavours or a combination. Substitute hazelnuts for almonds, walnuts, pecans or add a sprinkling of each. Some traditional recipes use a pinch of mace added to the spices.

Around the Village If you like Piña Colada . . . . . . you’re going to be very happy with the gelato at Scoop & Smile, the newest foodie arrival to Main Highway. A passionate baker, owner Brenda Toh says her ice cream venture allows her to stretch her imagination with her flavours. Brenda, who lives locally with her family, knows ice-cream is a sure way to bring a smile. Her own favourite is her durian gelato, but she knows it may be a tricky flavour profile for some of us to cope with. Served in waffle cones or on a waffle, yoghurt and cheesecake options are proving popular, as are peanut butter and hazelnut. “I love to design delicious flavours and watch people try my creations,” says Brenda. “It’s such a wonderful feeling when they come back and let me know how good it was.” Check out the Scoop & Smile Instagram (@Scoop_and_Smile) for flavour updates and some very cute Lego stop-motion too showing the store’s development and clickand-collect options. Scoop & Smile, 130 Main Highway

Fired Up As the long warm summer days settle in, we drift onto decks, uncover the BBQ, fill chilly bins with ice, and invite friends over for casual entertaining. This blissful, relaxed style captured in photographs, depicts hazy days where adults languidly lounge as children play in the backyard. For your own easy Ellerslie entertaining, here are some shortcuts to set you up for summer success. Ian Groves, who has owned Ellerslie Meats for 21 years, has a small store, bursting with all your BBQ needs. He's a selfconfessed lifelong learner of his trade and the team offer a one stop local butcher experience. Grab the finest in-house free range sausages and pair the pork, apple and fennel with a homemade slaw, smashed potato salad and a dollop of Jenny’s Tamarind Chutney. Or try the meaty pork spare ribs with a smoky, sticky and sweet glaze from his condiment shelf. Novice pitmasters will find favourites like the beef short ribs or brisket with rubs to match. I recommend the black truffle rub which can also add a touch of class to roasted vegetables, potatoes or whipped butter. If you are looking to up your skills and do a little smokin’ at your place, Ian supplies bags of mānuka chips. Ask for his advice if needed, as he uses them to smoke bacon and ham for the shop. On days when you’re looking to keep it simple, opt for preprepared burgers, sausages, marinated butterfly chicken or saucy skewers. These are ready to cook and with a Kiwi produced mustard or sauce on the side, it’s the perfect solution for speedy entertaining. Ian looks after your furry friends too, with homemade delectable dog treats so that noone feels left out. Ellerslie Meats, 128 Main Highway, phone 579 6393

Scoop & Smile's Piña Colada gelato and a scoop of salted caramel on a waffle. Rich with flavour: barbecued sausages from the Ellerslie Butcher, photographed by Vanessa Baxter.

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Ellerslie Supermarket 133 Main Highway Ellerslie Four Square 126 Main Highway Ellerslie Liquor Centre 123 Main Highway Ellerslie Meats 128d Main Highway Glengarry 87 Main Highway

Bakers Delight 127 Main Highway Ellerslie Bakehouse 87 Main Highway Julia’s Bakery 128b Main Highway Richoux Patisserie 119 Main Highway

580 0088 579 6538 526 4919 579 1815

BARS & RESTAURANTS Ajadz Indian Cuisine 8 Robert St Charlie Baxter’s 121 Main Highway Doolan Brothers 3 Robert St E Japanese 5/101 Main Highway Little Lamb 2 Robert St Mexico 120 Main Highway Mr Tanaka’s Yakatori Hut 120 Main Highway Royals 130 Main Highway Sanehs Thai Restaurant 83 Main Highway Union Post 124 Main Highway

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CAFES, CASUAL DINING & TAKEWAY BurgerFuel 2 Robert St Columbus 139 Main Highway Heng Seng 128a Main Highway Haru Sushi 79 Main Highway Hell Pizza 135 Main Highway Golden Dragon BBQ & Dumplings 137 Main Highway Little Elephants Café 179 Ladies Mile Little Luscious 101 Main Highway Malaysia & Singapore Cuisine 112 Main Highway MELBA 135 Main Highway Mexicali 2 Robert St Pastrami & Rye 112 Main Highway Scoop & Smile 130A Main Highway Subway 2 Robert St Temptation Indian Cuisine 129 Main Highway The Coffee Club 131 Main Highway The Ellerslie Village Magazine

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Aladdin Rugs 1 Robert St Amazing Frames 2/199 Main Highway Beauty Plus Souvenirs 8 Robert St Cardz Mags & Lotto 135b Main Highway Church Stores 8 Robert St Coko Design & Fashion 111 Main Highway Dollar House 101 Main Highway Ellerslie Jewellers & Engravers 115 Main Highway Flowers of St John 127 Main Highway House of Travel 108 Main Highway Loobie & Friends 114 Main Highway Mercy Hospice Shop 188 Ladies Mile Morris & Wallace Florist 171 Main Highway NZ Post Shop 101 Main Highway Smartphone Ellerslie 3/1 Robert St Unichem Pharmacy Ellerslie 125 Main Highway Violette 114 Main Highway

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

579 6567

COMPUTERS & ELECTRONICS

525 1303

Computer Tech4You 112 Main Highway Electrical and Computer Services 130c Main Highway

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SPECIALITY & GENERAL RETAIL

214 7200

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PROPERTY Bayleys 101-105 Main Highway Barfoot & Thompson 107 Main Highway Broadway Property Group 139 Main Highway Inspire Real Estate 129 Main Highway Mackenzie Properties Level 1, 129 Main Highway Mike Pero 118 Main Highway Mike Webber Surveyors 1 Robert St One Stop Property Shop 116 Main Highway Ray White 2/101 Main Highway Southern Cross Plumbing 130 Main Highway Westferry Property Services Hurst St

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FINANCIAL, LEGAL & INSURANCE AFSN - Loan Market Level 1, 101 Main Highway Genesis Advice 195 Main Highway Andrew Lemalu Law 2 Robert St

Assetwise Level 1, 101 Main Highway Bruce Scott Muller Law Building 4, 195 Main Highway Duggan & Murphy Lawyers 8a Robert St Harden & Hart 101 Main Highway JDW Chartered Accounts Ltd 127 Main Highway Kiwibank ATM 101 Main Highway MBC Law Level 1, 101 Main Highway Provisional Tax Finance 101 Main Highway Schmidt & Peart Law 1 Robert St Towers Law 1 Robert St Umbrella Company 3 Robert St Wise Advice Level 1, 101 Main Highway

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Badminton Oceania 600 3097 3 Robert St Building Services Contractors of NZ 580 1160 Greenhouse Creative 021 202 9758 5b Lawry St INK Consulting 0800 800 803 118a Main Highway Optimis Systems 529 5265 Level 1, 101 Main Highway Professional Sales 580 2490 Level 1, 1 Robert St Vital 0800 101 900 2 Robert St

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HEALTH, SELF & ANIMAL CARE Angela Lowe-Ho Dental 579 4746 126a Main Highway Dental Solutions 525 0959 2/2 Robert St Eccentric Physio 021 022 07725 123 Main Highway Ellerslie Medical Centre 579 6147 41 Robert St Ellerslie Veterinary Clinic & Cattery 281 3481 199 Main Highway Fillan Healthcare 0508 FILLAN Level 1, 101 Main Highway Harmony Shiatsu 526 5375 Shop L, 101 Main Highway iChiropractic 526 5375 Shop L, 101 Main Highway South Pacific College of Natural Medicine 8 Arthur St 579 499 TCM Healing Centre 949 0168 Unit D, 123 Main Highway FITNESS 9 Round 2 Robert St Active Plus 180 Main Highway Anytime Fitness 87-93 Main Highway F45 Training Ellerslie 6 Findlay St Movement Pilates and Yoga 123 Main Highway

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HAIR, BEAUTY & MASSAGE SERVICES Baan Thai 123e Main Highway Barber Shop Co 101 Main Highway Beauty Mark 101 Main Highway Caci Ellerslie 124 Main Highway Honest Skincare 179c Ladies Mile Pamper Nail & Spa 131 Main Highway Mal's Scissorhand Barber 101 Main Highway Newbody Massage Clinic 101 Main Highway Paris for Hair 123 Main Highway Revive Spa Level 1, 129 Main Highway Scarlett 130b Main Highway Zurri 179 Ladies Mile

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Anthroposophical Society 104 Michaels Ave Ellerslie Combined Probus Club Ellerslie Community Patrol Remuera Freemasons 9a Robert St Rotary Club of Ellerslie

950 7962

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COMMUNITY ACTIVITY/INTEREST GROUPS Communicare Friendship Centre 631 5968 Ellerslie Theatrical Society 525 3336 138 Main Highway Toastmasters (Harrison Rd) harrisonroad@toastmasters.org.nz Toastmasters (Ellerslie Sunrise) ellersliesunrise@toastmasters.org.nz

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UNDER-FIVES

525 8155

Ellerslie Kindergarten 122 Celtic Cres Ellerslie Playcentre 8 Lawry St

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COMMUNITY SERVICE GROUPS

218 6902

579 5022

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C3 Church 579 1716 20 Cawley St Christ Church 579 5279 169 Ladies Mile Ellerslie Bible Chapel 525 7216 7 Robert St Horizon Church 571 3390 9 Mono Pl Mountainside Lutheran Church 579 4490 1 Harris Rd Siaola Family & Wellbeing Services 106 Ladies Mile 021 108 5597 Immaculate Conception Parish, Ellerslie 58 Main Highway 579 8937 St Peter’s Presbyterian 579 4428 Harrison Rd

579 7690

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Ellerslie School 12 Kalmia St Michael Park School 55 Amy St One Tree Hill College 421-451 Great South Rd Stanhope Road School Harris Rd Stonefields School 81 Tihi St St Mary’s Catholic School 66 Main Highway

214 5937

GOOD TO KNOW All Clean Laundromat 81 Main Highway BP 171 Main Highway Ellerslie Automotive & Tyres 171 Main Highway Ellerslie Drycleaners 128c Main Highway

Epsom Funeral Home 129 Main Highway Novotel & Ibis Ellerslie Hotel 72-112 Green Lane East Stitched Up Alterations 101 Main Highway Summerset at Heritage Park 8 Harrison Rd

579 5477 579 3083

Ellerslie Playgroup ellerslieplaygroup@gmail.com Ellerslie Plunket 579 7564 138 Main Highway Ellerslie Toy Library 022 1872 304 Kiddie Garden Learning Corner 283 0352 2 Morrin St One Tree Hill Kindergarten 579 8382 21 Massey Ave YMCA Early Learning Centre 525 4753 46 Michaels Ave

SPORTS & RECREATION Ellerslie AFC Ellerslie Aikido Club Ellerslie Athletics Club ellerslie-athletics.co.nz Ellerslie Cricket Club ellersliecricket.co.nz Ellerslie Eagles Rugby League Club Ellerslie Domain Ellerslie Tennis Club Konini Park Stonefields Sports Inc enquiry@stonefieldssports.co.nz YMCA Ellerslie 46 Michaels Ave

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579 7719 570 5605

579 4716

USEFUL CONTACTS Auckland Council 301 0101 Auckland Justice of the Peace Association 138 Main Highway. Walk-in Tues & Thurs: 10am-noon Citizens Advice Bureau 573 5707 Ellerslie Business Association 570 5033 Ellerslie Residents Association ellerslieresidents@gmail.com Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Ward Councillor Josephine Bartley 021 287 5599 Ōrākei Local Board 521 7021 25 St Johns Rd, Meadowbank Local MP: Priyanca Radhakrishnan 622 2660 281a Onehunga Mall, Onehunga

EMERGENCY SERVICES Police, fire, ambulance emergency Police non-emergency Mt Wellington Police Station 6a Harrison Rd Constable Don Allan Ellerslie Fire Station 634 Great South Rd

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