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Editor’s Note Jumper days and slipper nights

are upon us and the white

wines of barbeques and bonfires have been cast aside to make way for their more hearty and robust red relations. Winter has well and truly settled in. As I squelched and stomped across to the sideline of my son’s football field in a biting wind last weekend I compiled a mental ‘winter sideline survival’ shopping list: gumboots, fingerless gloves and a collapsible keep cup – do they even exist? When the sun diminishes and takes with it our natural dose of vitamin D, we can all feel a bit glum and dream of hibernating indoors. To help combat any winter woes, we have several articles in this issue focussed on physical and mental wellbeing.

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Our feature article is about an incredible young woman making a huge difference in the field of mental health. If making a difference helps your mental wellbeing, check out the green spot discussion this month on making responsible food choices. You can also read about why exercise is so important at any age, and find out how to learn Thai Yoga Massage via online courses by a local massage therapist. If your idea of wellbeing involves a bit of pampering, then take a look at this month’s fine travel getaway destination offering views, infinity pools and walking trails.

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Until next month remember to keep warm, be good to yourself and take deep breaths any time you idle your way through the roadworks on Arran Drive.

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New local massage therapist

Reducing stress for cats

The hopeful voice of Genevieve Mora

Crockery for your evening meals

New Head of Wentworth Primary School

NEW SIZE SPACE

Eco Tip of the Month

Getting a home loan when you’re self employed

Fine Travel Destinations

Millwater Women’s Group

Responsibilities of Company Directors

Orewa Library Events

Exercise - a key to quality of life as we age?

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Early retirement is all about the lifestyle

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What's on around the Hibiscus Coast

Local Business Directory

Vegan Banana Bread

The Hope Shop Relaunch

Bringing new ideas to existing homes

Property Talk with Grayson

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New clinic and online courses with local massage therapist Gabriel recently acquired new clinic rooms in Orewa where he works two days a week. His signature massages are deep tissue, sports massage and Thai yoga massage. He works to restore energy and balance to the body, detoxing the muscles, relieving pain and improving circulation, range of motion and general wellbeing. He says that, ‘Helping a rehab patient walk unaided after a few sessions – there’s nothing better than facilitating that kind of magic.’ Gabriel believes massage therapists should hold certificates from proper schools and have many hours of training, but says anyone can massage family and friends – we all have magic and healing in our hands. He compares the difference to driving: not everyone wants to be a professional driver, but most people want to drive. To share the many benefits of massage more widely, Gabriel is creating online Thai Yoga Massage courses, similar to the successful workshops he has run since 2016 in New Zealand and overseas. The courses introduce the philosophy, history, protocols and practical positions of Thai massage, which uses weight and many parts of the body, such as elbows and knees to massage, rather than just hands. As a young boy in Brazil, Gabriel Morales massaged his father to help him with poor circulation. In 2004 he came to New Zealand, sponsored by The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Rotorua (now QE Health) to train and work as a massage therapist.

The online courses will be available by the end of the month and will eventually be accessible to people all around the world. Initially there will be three short courses available in three languages: English, Portuguese and Spanish, and they will be very affordable.

He spent 15 years in Rotorua gaining incredible experience in many forms of spa therapies, including balneotherapy. For six years he worked alongside doctors, nurses and physios treating patients with chronic diseases such as arthritis and osteoporosis, giving well over three thousand massages. He then worked for many spas in Rotorua, treating local and international tourists.

Gabriel says some believe they have to go to Thailand to learn Thai massage but this is not necessary. It can happen anywhere – even online.

A few years ago, Gabriel moved to Auckland. He’d resisted moving to a crowded city but soon discovered Orewa, learned what it is to be a ‘Coastie’ and is happy here.

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Vet Speak Reducing Stress for Cats There are some great products available and things you can do to help take the edge off stressful situations for them. Changing things at home, such as having multiple areas for them to hide, different levels they can climb to (especially high up places), multiple litter trays and separating their food and water bowls can help with their stress levels, especially in multi-cat households. Feliway is a great addition to any feline household. It’s a product that replicates a pheromone cats release when they are calm and content, and it can be effective in helping to settle cats. It comes as a plug-in diffuser, spray and built into scratch posts, so there are lots of options available for what you need and when. There are calming supplements and foods for cats that can make a lot of difference, such as Calmex and Royal Canin Calm, available from the clinic. These have factors built into them to settle nerves and help during moves, fireworks nights or with anxiety in general.

Cats are independent creatures, but they tend to not like change much and can get stressed without showing any outward signs of a problem. Some, however, can develop urinary, grooming or behavioural issues if they are feeling overwhelmed. Subtle changes including hiding, scratching or chatting more, a change of appetite or toileting accidents can all be signs of stress. Circumstances such as moving house, new pets, new people in the house and other animals outside can all make our pets feel on edge and nervous.

If these don’t work we are always happy to advise and discuss other solutions. Cats can go on antianxiety medication if they don’t settle with other options. Please feel free to pop in or call anytime if you want to discuss things more or you are expecting a change.

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The hopeful voice of Genevieve Mora in New Zealand and that more change has to come from the government. She thinks we have come a long way but we also still have a heck of a long way to go. One of the biggest steps she feels New Zealand can take to stop stigmatising mental health is to talk, talk again and talk some more, because many people have struggled or know someone who has or is struggling with mental health. We have at least begun talking about it more, which is a good start. With this in mind, Genevieve combined her passion for video and media content with her passion for helping people and began interviewing other mental health survivors about their experiences. She quickly realised how powerful the voice of a lived experience is.

About a month ago I was lucky enough to speak with Voices of Hope co-founder, Genevieve Mora. I was amazed by Genevieve’s story and wanted to share it with our local community. Voices Of Hope was founded in 2014 by Genevieve Mora and Jazz Thornton, both survivors of mental health struggles. They’ve used their experiences to create a space for people who struggle with mental health to feel they aren’t alone and to help provoke change. Voices Of Hope ‘aims to create and implement change for mental health whilst providing hope through the voices of those with lived experiences’. Having spent many of her teenage years struggling with mental health, creating Voices Of Hope was personal for Genevieve. ‘Voices of Hope is something we wished we’d had when we were unwell. It’s somewhere people can turn to, to feel inspired, hopeful and empowered – that there is a light at the end of the tunnel and you can live a good life again.’ Genevieve believes there’s still a stigma behind mental health

I asked Genevieve, throughout her experiences, what was one piece of advice or a motto that stuck with her? When she was first admitted to hospital with an eating disorder, her mum stuck a quote across from her bed that read, ‘A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.’ How true this is. Before you can conquer freedom from mental illness, you have to take that first step. Genevieve says, ‘That one made me realise that recovery can seem very daunting, like such a long road, so it’s about breaking it up into small pieces and taking that next step to get you closer to freedom.’ Support from trusted family and friends is also helpful in the journey to recovery. Genevieve vividly remembers her mum saying to her, ‘We’re not going to let this kill you, we’re not going to let this eating disorder take away our daughter.’ She says support from people closest to you gives you hope about getting better. Genevieve is only 26 years old and has already achieved so much. Her new book My Journey Starts Here, written with Voices of Hope co-founder Jazz Thornton, is a guided journal through mental health. She’s also developed an app for those dealing with eating disorders called Love you kite. These are just some of the ways her voice is helping to create hope. Daniella Taylor Features Contributor

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Employment Law Changes Bereavement leave extended for employees Until recently, pregnant employees were not entitled to bereavement leave if they suffered a miscarriage or stillbirth. The Employment Relations Act 2000 has now been amended so an employee is entitled to take up to three days paid bereavement leave if they or their partner experience a miscarriage or stillbirth. People planning to have a baby through surrogacy or adoption are also eligible. Again, all employment documentation should be updated to reflect this change. Minimum wage increased From 1 April 2021, the adult minimum wage increased from $18.90 per hour to $20 per hour. If employees are paid a high proportion of their remuneration by way of commission, it is important to ensure that minimum wage entitlements continue to be met. Mandatory accreditation for employers of migrant workers

The last 12 months has seen significant upheaval to employment laws in New Zealand. Here are bite-sized outlines of the changes to employment law, to help you understand the new landscape. New privacy act The new Privacy Act 2020 came into force in New Zealand on 1 December 2020. The privacy changes affect all employers and any organisation that gathers customers’ details for any reason, such as newsletter databases, payment purposes, repeat bookings or loyalty programmes. Particular changes for employers are that HR material (such as notes from performance appraisals) may have to be disclosed to employees, employers must appoint a privacy officer and mandatory notification is now a requirement. All employers should ensure their employment agreements and staff handbooks have been updated to reflect the changes.

From 1 November 2021, all employers who hire migrant workers on the new Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) must be accredited employers. This requirement will replace the previous scheme where accreditation was not mandatory. To become accredited, an employer must (among other things) ensure that all employment operational practices are robust and all employment agreements and staff handbooks are up to date. Government parental leave payments extended From 1 July 2020, government funded parental leave payments extended from 22 weeks to 26 weeks. This payment comes directly from the government to the employee. For further information about any of the above law changes, contact our employment team.

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Millwater Books of the Month Folded by Tina Clough

The King’s Nightingale by Sherryl Jordan

The latest thrilling instalment in the Hunter Grant series once again features the unforgettable couple Hunter and Dao. They are a formidable team, with her keen intellect and uncanny observational skills and his combat and surveillance experience. It all starts with Grace, a quiet, reserved woman finding notes folded into origami notes outside a city apartment building, the author of the notes in desperate trouble. Or are the notes a scam? Grace shares the notes with a work colleague, Linda, but then Grace abruptly resigns and disappears, and Linda worries that there has been foul play. Linda approaches Hunter and Dao and they reluctantly agree to help find the missing woman – even though this will put both their lives in grave danger. Like the other books in the series, each can be read as a standalone, but if you read all three books in order, you will be rewarded with the growing relationship between Hunter and Dao, a compelling part of these engaging books. Folded will keep you on the edge of your seat until the last page!

Lightpool Publishing, RRP $35.00 This novel opens with Elowen and her younger brother being brutally seized by pirates from their peaceful village and suffering a terrible voyage that many others don’t survive. Weak and scared, they finally arrive in a distant land and are sold separately in the slave market. Elowen is given the title of the King’s Nightingale, after the Sultan hears her beautiful singing voice. Elowen lives a life of luxury, but she is determined to escape and rescue her brother and return home. But just when she thinks she is on the way to achieving her goal, she offends the king and is sold into ruthless enemy hands… The King’s Nightingale has it all – a feisty young heroine attempting to overcome terrible danger and injustice, sultans and sumptuous palaces, and a story about standing up against oppression, learning loyalty and finding love. Scholastic NZ, RRP $19.99 Reviewed by Karen McMillan, www.karenm.co.nz, www.elasticisland.com

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Farming & processing (GWP20)

Fruit

I personally think it’s worth watching as it brings awareness to the journey our food items take to reach our plate and that is something we, as consumers, are all responsible for. That being said, I must tread carefully on this topic and give full disclosure, as I myself am a meat-eater, stumbling on my journey towards veganism, now getting my head around the prospect of reducing my fish consumption.

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If you have caught the fish yourself then you know its origins, and there is a fabulous website called justkai.org.nz that will tell you which purchased products are free of slavery and child labour. Beef is still the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, due to its on-farm stage of production involving methane gases and nitrous oxide, so with that reasoning, beef should be avoided more than any other food type. Studies have shown that eating a more plant-based diet results in lower emissions, better population health and reduced healthcare costs.

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There’s been a lot of talk recently in response to the Netflix documentary Seaspiracy, which covers sustainability dilemmas in the fishing industry. There are valid arguments that the statistics and data are over-simplified to the point of inaccuracy. However, if your research is anything like mine, you’d be hard pressed not to find articles or YouTube clips that, in their attempt to debunk the documentary, just fixate on a few discrepancies and have

If cutting out meat completely is an overwhelming option for you then try a reduction, such as starting with ‘meat free Mondays’. Give that vegetarian recipe a go or enjoy some of the delicious meat-alternative burgers that have become a regular in our household. Make every bite count.

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Becoming your own boss is the dream of many Kiwis, but some self-employed borrowers may find it harder to get a home loan. Thankfully, there are flexible lenders who can support you to find the right loan for your individual needs. And, with the help of an experienced mortgage adviser who can guide you through the steps below, securing a home loan could be smooth sailing. Evidence of income First, you’ll need to provide evidence of your earnings. Traditionally, lenders have required at least two years of personal

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Wednesday, 2 June – The stories we tell Wednesday, 16 June – Discovering what’s new with Familysearch Wednesday, 30 June – Art cities off the beaten track Digital Safety Pathway: Wednesdays 1.30pm to 3.30pm New digital learning courses, available through Stepping Up There are four, two-hour sessions being held on 16, 23, 30 June and 7 July. These free sessions are targeted at our 65+ age group. Sessions are taught by a qualified instructor. This pathway covers four topics: • Online bullying and abuse • Staying safe online • Social networking • Digital information Limited to 10 people per session. Bookings are required. Register online at steppingup.nz or at the library.

BookChat: First Wednesday of the month Wednesday, 2 June at 10.30am Talking Poetry: Second Monday of the month Monday, 14 June 12pm to 2pm Hibiscus Coast Seed Savers Group: Third Wednesday of the month Wednesday, 16 June at 10.30am Writers Group: Third Saturday of the month Saturday, 19 June 1.15pm to 3pm DNA User Group Sessions: Fourth Thursday of the month Thursday, 24 June 1pm to 2.30pm English Second Language Sessions: Tuesdays until 6 July at 9:30am Fun, free classes for all levels and nationalities (please register).

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Exercise – a key to quality of life as we age? • under 5 years, limit sitting time and encourage regular active play • 5 to 17 years, at least one hour a day of moderate to vigorous physical activity, with movement that strengthens bones and muscles to facilitate growth • 17 to 65 years, at least 30 mins moderate intensity movement or 15 mins of high intensity movement five days a week (include muscle strengthening at least two days per week and avoid sitting for long periods) • over 65’s, as above, along with balance and flexibility activities three times a week.

How to get started

The World Health Organisation defines physical activity as ‘any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure’. The Ministry of Health says ‘physical activity can help people live longer, healthier lives’. Movement has powerful health benefits. Being regularly physically active is about so much more than just assisting with weight loss or weight management.

Why do we exercise? What are the benefits? We exercise to maintain muscle mass and function as we age to continue living independent, active, quality lives. Exercise also helps maintain bone strength to prevent falls that can lead to fractures, one of the leading forms of disability in the older population. Exercise also reduces risk of developing diseases such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease, offers significant cognitive benefits and improves symptoms of anxiety and depression. Of course we also exercise for weight maintenance (though eating habits have a greater impact on this than exercise).

Always check with a health practitioner before beginning an exercise programme. Start slowly and build up to at least 30 minutes, five days a week of moderate exercise, then include some activities listed above. Variety ensures we are moving and engaging different muscles. It keeps it interesting too, so make sure you mix it up. Most importantly, find an activity you enjoy. This increases the likelihood you will continue exercising. Regular movement needs to be an integral part of our lives, for a good quality of life now and in our older years. If you’d like help creating a more healthful way of moving, eating and guidance for healthy weight loss, contact me at paula@nutritionsense.co.nz. In-person and online consultations are available. Sign up for my Healthy Cooking and Lifestyle Workshop notifications and get in first to book a place. I’m on Facebook as NutritionSense, for regular posts on health-related topics and recipes. Paula Southworth Nutritionist at NutritionSense www.nutritionsense.co.nz BSc Human Nutrition and Sports Science, Massey UniversityMember of the Nutrition Society of New Zealand

How much exercise? The amount of exercise we need varies depending on age. For:

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Time to plant strawberries and protect vulnerable fruit trees from frost damage. Add some stunning winter vegetables for eye-catching colour. Check the bargain bin for tulips at your local garden centre.

In the Edible Garden

The rest of the Garden

• Cover the worm farm for winter. Rugs and old carpet are excellent for this purpose

• Plant any tulip bulbs • Winter scent in the garden: plant

• In go the strawberry plants. If you

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have runners coming off last year’s strawberry plants, snip them and plant into fresh soil. Add plenty of compost and sheep pellets

• Stake or build supports around

broad beans – If the plants are bushy and plentiful you can pinch out the tips and use in stir-fries

• In frosty areas, build shelters for

Citrus, tamarillo and avocado trees and cover passionfuit vines

• For eye-catching colour in the

vegetable garden plant rainbow stemmed chard and beetroot. Small beetroot leaves jazz up winter salads. Structural plants for vegetable gardens include artichokes, cavolo nero and kale

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Art Speak Explosion of colour, culture and texture now on at Estuary Arts Come on down to Estuary Arts for a feast of new exhibitions from 8 June. In Gallery one, be blown away by the hyperrealism achieved by master pastelists Michael and Julie Freeman, alongside other members of the PANZ (Pastel Artists of New Zealand). PANZ promotes pastel as a fine art medium to the public, artists, galleries and exhibition organisers to raise the profile of pastelists within New Zealand and overseas. Pastels are such a versatile and portable art medium, great to take on holiday to capture your travels as you only need paper and your pastels. If you are keen to learn about this medium, there are two upcoming workshops being run by Julie Freeman. An Introduction to Pastels is on Saturday, 12 June from 10am to 3pm followed by a two-day workshop on Saturday, 26 June and Sunday, 27 June, focussing on flowers in pastels. Estuary Arts is pleased to announce that it will feature two digital photographic exhibitions during the Auckland Festival of Photography. The first is the Contemporary African Photography (CAP) Prize, which will run for two weeks from 8 to 22 June. The CAP Association is a not-for-profit association based in Basel, Switzerland, that executes the CAP Prize for Contemporary African Photography awarded annually to five photographic portfolios that engage with the African continent or its diaspora. This show will give you a glimpse into modern Africa with a twist. The second photographic show, Isolation, features haunting images of emptiness and isolation experienced during the COVID-19 lockdowns. On a brighter note, do also have a look at Jeremy Groves’ Nature Photography in the Café. One of the winners from the 2020 Hibiscus and Bays Annual Art Awards was local artist Robyn Kay, who uses fluid acrylic pours to create magical artworks. If you are a fan of fluid acrylic and have not had a chance to try out this intriguing way of making art you can sign up to one of Dill Schroff’s short workshops on paint pouring and paint pulling. More details can be found on our website www.estuaryarts.org. Although winter is looming, EAC is partnering up with local restaurant Northern Union to offer one-off social art nights. These are great, affordable fun nights for a group of friends, work colleagues or partners to enjoy a bit of creativity, wine and a bite to eat in a fun and, most importantly, warm setting. All art materials will be provided and the evenings will be run by a supportive and friendly EAC tutor. For more information and to book your group, contact the Centre on 09 4265570. There is a full range of interesting and fun art workshops in sculpture, painting and even Zentangling on offer in June/July, so we can assure you that EAC is not going to be hibernating this winter! See you all in the gallery at 214B Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa. We’re open seven days a week from 9am to 4pm. Images (top to bottom): Tui with pink by Jeremy Groves CAP photo exhibition by Kilito M’Hammed Acrylic String pulling with Dill Schroff

Early retirement is all about the lifestyle ‘It’s more about lifestyle for people in their retirement years. Downsizing to an apartment allows people to free up money by selling their house, and it gives them the freedom to lock up and leave. That campervan trip becomes a lot easier.’ It’s also about security and planning for the future. ‘With everything that’s going on in the world we’ve learnt that few things are certain except our homes, and that’s why where we live has become increasingly important to us.’

The year 2020 painted a fresh picture of retirement – one that steers clear of cruise ships and overseas travel, at least for the time being. We spent more time at home and our values shifted as a result. People began investing in their homes and prioritising their lifestyles more than ever, while appreciating all that New Zealand has to offer in domestic travel. It was also the year that The Botanic, the Hibiscus Coast’s modern, new retirement village was born. The Botanic is designed around an amplified appreciation of lifestyle for young-atheart retirees who want to get the most out of their golden years. A fantastic range of amenities at The Botanic helps to bring this dream to

life. Highlights include a light-filled clubhouse, bar, cafe and a wellness centre equipped with a 20m swimming pool, and a jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. Stage One Villas sold out quickly and Stage Two Apartments are selling now. The apartments provide an opportunity to secure a resort-style lifestyle at The Botanic for a great price. Michelle Pipping, a Millwater resident and sales agent for The Botanic, says the apartments are attracting a lot of interest.

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Having access to care and increased support may not be important to many retirees now, but it will become important in the future. The Botanic, in construction now, will ultimately offer a full suite of aged-care living. ‘The best advice I can give people is to plan for the future now and not wait until your much older and facing a health crisis.’ One-, two- and three-bedroom apartments are available now, and all have generous balconies or patios.

Silverdale Pioneer Village YouTube Video The Silverdale Pioneer Village was recently the subject of a video produced by Dave Mason of ‘Just The Job’ Productions. In the video Ian Hacking, president of the Silverdale and District Historical Society together with Silverdale Pioneer Village, discusses the historical village and introduces his dedicated team of volunteers.

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What can we say, three times, three great results. Great service gets return business, so when it came time to move on to our next adventure there was nobody else we considered, given the two previous hassle-free sales we had with Mike Pero Millwater. Grayson and Sarah swung into gear to meet our timelines and worked with us to get our property on the market in record time and delivered a fantastic result. We couldn’t recommend them more highly. Shane & Nicole Woods

Grayson Furniss LICENSED SALESPERSON FRANCHISE OWNER

P 09 426 6122 M 021 665 423 E grayson.furniss@mikepero.com www.mikepero.com

grayson.furniss@mikepero.com P. 09 427 5748 M. 021 689 700 E. office@firstauto.co.nz

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Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd, Millwater Office Cnr Millwater Parkway & Bankside Road, Millwater Licensed REAA (2008)

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WAKE UP TO ENJOY THE RISING SUN Price $920,000 Apartment 220 | 65 Tauranga Place

Floor Area 100m2

Imagine having breakfast on the patio with a sunrise view over Orewa and across to the estuary. This newly renovated 2-bedroom corner apartment has plenty of space and is wonderfully open and light. The kitchen and living area is an entertainers delight. The master bedroom is spacious with a modern ensuite, and the main bathroom and the second bedroom is perfect for guests. The minute you walk in the front door you will know you have found your new home. *Bonus Offer: Purchase before 30 June and receive a free washing machine and dryer package.

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Floor Area 47m2

Apartment 519 | 65 Tauranga Place

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Studio Apartment

Floor Area 85m2

Apartment 118 | 65 Tauranga Place

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Apartment 526 | 65 Tauranga Place

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Apartment 215 | 65 Tauranga Place

Available to purchase under an ORA

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Floor Area 53m2 1

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Millwater ROMEOs

Twelve Millwater ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out) met for morning tea and an instructional hour in The Botanic sales suite at 1 Painton Road in Silverdale (adjacent to the HBC Bus Station). We received a very warm welcome from Michelle Pipping, one of the sales team, who talked – and virtually walked – us through what will become one of the largest retirement lifestyle villages. We were informed of the notable differences and points of distinction that set The Botanic apart from most other retirement villages; not least the lifestyle leisure facilities that include a 20 metre lap pool. Michelle also explained the advantages of not having to move to a serviced apartment (there aren’t any!) in the event of needing support services. She advised that the policy of The Botanic is to provide essential services in your own villa or apartment, so the potential disruption caused by relocation to another part of

the village is avoided. We received clear answers, all of which made sense, to our queries about registering expressions of interest, the fully refundable deposit process, and many other details. Lunch was at Joe’s Garage, just a short stroll from The Botanic sales suite, where eleven ROMEOs partook of the widely varied menu options, all of which were delicious and served with attentively discreet service. Co-owner Tim Lawrence (pictured, in the baseball cap) was proud to show off the gleaming V8 beer pump, which dispenses a selection of fine beverages. Definitely and grand day out for us all.

Bringing new ideas to existing homes Galleryhouse Projects are passionate about bringing new ideas to existing homes. If you like your views, street and neighbours, renovating may be a logical consideration. Renovations can be anything from a cost-effective revision to a more substantial remodel whereby you engage a draughtsman or architect. Budgetary constraints may mean you have to be more creative in your ideas and approach. We look for ways to transform high-end concepts into more cost-effective options.

Renderings Tracy Mathewson began creating renderings for a few land agents and has now included this service at Galleryhouse Projects. Reimagine your home with this cost-effective visual transformation, to illustrate hidden potential before you engage your contractors. For land agents our property transformations can be an excellent selling tool. First impressions and street appeal influence the property appraisal,

perceived value and ultimately the final selling price. A client may not want to spend thousands of dollars upgrading their home or garden to sell. We can improve a property’s street appeal without the time and expense of renovations. Our visuals generate excitement and enthusiasm with a property that lacks creativity or a point of difference. Get buyers excited about a property’s potential upfront and that can often generate multiple interest. Reimagine your home or real estate listing with a ‘before and after’ visual transformation to illustrate potential renovation and upgrade ideas before you engage contractors. To start, all we need is a good quality image of your home. See galleryhouseprojects.nz for more information.

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Local Property Millwater Sales Data Number of Sales Median Sales Price Highest Sale Price Rolling 12 Month Average Average % Price to CV Average Floor Area (sqm) Average Days to Sell

Apr 2020 1 $1,300,000 $1,300,000 $1,131,002 8.33 226 65

Mar 2021 16 $1,417,500 $1,810,000 $1,232,932 24.12 235 30

Apr 2021

12 $1,500,000 $1,750,000 $1,248,272 23.45 281 41

Grayson Furniss Franchise Owner MILLWATER & MILLDALE

Disclaimer: These sales figures have been provided by a third party and although all care is taken to ensure the information is accurate some figures could have been misinterpreted on compilation. Furthermore these figures are recent sales from all agents in the area. Data is gathered from Property Guru and REINZ.

Property Talk It’s time to make hay. The sun may not be shining in the literal sense, but as far as the local property market is concerned, it’s 30 degrees with clear skies for miles. Our local Millwater and Milldale markets have never seen prices this high and property stock this low. So, if ever there was a time to take advantage of a market strongly tilted in the direction of the seller, now is it. I appreciate the current market doesn’t suit many looking to repurchase locally, but for those considering a move to a lifestyle village or out of Auckland, now is certainly a good time to cash in on the massive increases in local sales prices. We know many would-be sellers are waiting for next spring, following the Kiwi adage that houses sell better when the sun is out. However, our experience of recent years is that some of the best sales are achieved over the winter months, when there are less properties for sale but buyer activity is still high. Buyers like seeing a house when the weather is bad so they can check how warm and cosy it can be in those conditions. On the subject of conditions, the government has indicated a desire to see the rapid price escalation of the current market abate sooner rather than later. While it’s yet to be seen whether the latest changes around investment properties will have a material impact on the market and especially pricing, what can be certain is they will keep pulling available levers until they find the right one to slow things down. What other impact this may have on the market and economy in general is open to speculation, but we have seen the law of unintended consequences working overtime for the last 12 months and this will continue as long as the unprecedented circumstances we are experiencing still dominate the world.

What does seem certain is at some point we’ll see a slowdown of the current price increases with the potential for a long term flattening of the market and, as seen previously in Millwater, an overshooting of the effectiveness of changes leading to a short to medium term drop in prices. To put things into perspective, the medium price in Millwater was $1,257,000 in August 2016 prior to the move to 60% LVRs nationwide being introduced and the market hadn’t consistently passed this point again till December 2020. The reality is that prices will plateau if the government wishes them to and as happened previously, they will probably overshoot. The difference between the 2016 peak and the following trough was -18%, which at today’s median price of $1,500,000, looks like a potential drop of $270,000. That’s some scary food for thought. To give you more nutrients for the grey matter, here’s some ideas on how far your Millwater money can go in other markets outside Auckland. Just a short hop up the ever-lengthening northern motorway is Whangarei, a thriving city that has massive potential to gain with port developments, better road and rail access and a climate very similar to Auckland. In April 2021 the median house price for Whangarei District was $670,000 versus Rodney District at $1,141,000. Obviously Millwater is a more expensive suburb than many in Rodney, so to give you a clearer idea of what you may actually expect to spend in Whangarei, here are a couple of recent sales: 39 Maunu Estate Drive – 2-year-old single level home of 269m on lifestyle 2.1 HA site, $1,125,000 39 Wairau Drive – single level brick home of 175m on 625m site, $832,000 13 Scotia Place – single level brick and tile of 216m on 746m, high $800,000’s

A stunning property is available there today, 453 Mt Tiger Road. Spacious modern single level home of 230m on a bush clad 4 hectares with expansive views. Price indication in the $1,000,000’s.

DID YOU KNOW?

Please feel free to get in contact with Jenny Martin from Mike Pero Whangarei for more information on this property. It’s certainly worth having a look at online.

You could save over $10,000 in commission compared to other real estate brands when selling a home for $1,100,000. Find out more at mikepero.com/fees/

So, it is certainly possible to sell a medium priced home in Millwater, purchase in Whangarei District, and potentially downsize the mortgage or increase your bank account by around $500,000. With the increase in work from home options and the general re-invigorating of the provinces, this is certainly a viable option for some and could lead to a vastly different lifestyle. If you would like to discuss how to make this or other alternatives a possibility for you, please get in touch for an obligation free discussion. We’d love to discuss how this may all fall into place for you.

Grayson 021 665 423 | grayson.furniss@mikepero.com

https://millwater.mikepero.com/ Mike Pero Real Estate, Licensed REAA (2008)

Grayson & Sarah Furniss Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd REAA (2008)

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STANMORE BAY - 92B Scott Rd

Acre Dream - Lifestyle, Privacy & Luxury Perfectly positioned on approximately 1 acre of land, this contemporary property offers convenient, modern luxury in a highly desirable, elevated location surrounded by quality properties and native bush. Plus it’s close to shops, cafes, gyms, schools and beaches. What more could you ask for? Offering a fantastic, spacious floor plan with the master bedroom suite enjoying it’s own private wing complete with it’s own lounge. A separate wing, ideal for the kids or extended family, provides a further three bedrooms, family bathroom and separate laundry/utility room. The spacious open plan kitchen, dining and lounge flow seamlessly out to multiple private entertaining areas, one of which is partially covered and overlooks the beautiful salt water, solar heated swimming pool and spa. The surrounding native bush creates a private country hideaway yet still so close to town. A large, internal access double garage, additional workshop/media room downstairs and plenty of off-street parking ensures everyone gets to spread out and enjoy this amazing space. Future proofing- space for a mobility lift has already been allocated.

Max Zhang Salesperson 021 521 888

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Culinary Lane by Chef, Mark Lane The ultimate catering service, right here in Millwater $160 per head (5 course) min of 4-5 guests $145 per head (5 course) 6-8 guests $130 per head (5 course) 9-16 guests $95 per head (3 course) 12-30 guests (any entrée, main, dessert)

Out catering delivered right to your door Whether it’s canapes, a buffet or a more formal event, Culinary Lane can cater for all. You can place an order via email or request a free quote from Mark he will deliver to your door on the requested date and time. All items are served on platters or other serving crockery. For out catering, hot items will require reheating, but you can book Mark to stay, reheat and serve your event if you wish.

Grazing tables set up in your home In Millwater we are lucky to have an exceptional local catering service in Culinary Lane by executive chef, Mark Lane. Mark offers in-home and out catering and receives rave reviews from his customers.

5 and 3 course dinners in your home

Culinary Lane also provides top quality grazing tables (min 20 people). Mark says he’s seen some grazing tables where the food is scattered around the table too much, with fish, seafood, vegetable, fruit, breads, and cured and cooked meats all touching each other. This can affect flavour and cause cross contamination. With Mark’s grazing tables, the main foods are served on separate wooden platters and plates to keep everything as perfect as when it was first displayed. He sets up your grazing table just before guests arrive so it is extremely fresh and visually appealing.

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If you want to take the stress away from cooking and hosting your own dinner party, Mark provides the ultimate dinner experience for you and your guests by creating a top-quality restaurant experience in the comfort of your own home.

Mark will personally do all the prep work for the meal at his own ‘A’ grade council certified kitchen. Then, 1½ hours before the guests arrive, he will come to your home, set the table with all his own settings, cook and serve you a meal to remember with his own crockery and equipment and then leave everything as clean as when he arrived. You can provide your own drinks and Mark can help with wine recommendations for each course if required.

There are a whopping 40 courses to choose from. Prices for this service are:

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MILLWATER - 243 Millwater Parkway

Stunning freehold end townhouse

The opportunity to purchase one of these stunning townhouses only comes up occasionally, obtaining the most desirable end unit is even rarer.

Grayson Furniss Franchise Owner 021 665 423

These townhouses are always sought after, with a fantastic layout that includes a double garage, off street parking, spacious open plan living area plus a separate second living area and three generous bedrooms.

Sarah Furniss Franchise Owner 027 444 00 44

The end units are just another class up again, with a number of additional windows bringing in a lot more light, increasing the feeling of space, and the addition of a lot more outdoor entertaining space. In this particular townhouse you also get more views with a stunning vista across the adjacent park to the Orewa estuary, rom not only the main living area and master bedroom, but also the second living space. It really is quite special. • stunning 176m² 8 year old townhouse on the end of the block • freehold 231m² approx easy care site • quality build by Horncastle Homes with balance of Master Build warranty available • 3 double bedrooms including spacious master with high pitched ceilings, ensuite (with bath), views and own balcony • open plan living area flowing onto north facing patio, guest WC on ground floor • second separate living area / office • fantastic location handy to local schools, shops, public transport and motorway access Call to view today! These don’t come up often so we may have to wait a long while for the next one.

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Fourteen ladies of the Millwater ROWENAs (Retired Old Women Enjoying Nice Afternoons) gathered for our April lunch at The Ship and Anchor in Orewa. This proved to be a very popular venue for lunch, not only for the ROWENAS but also for a number of other people enjoying their meal. It always amazes me what we find to talk about during these very pleasant lunches, but there never appears to be a shortage of topics or a lull in the conversation. In between all the chatter we did manage to enjoy our lunch, the choices for which were varied and everyone enjoyed their meals (I have to admit the French fries were very good!). Our sustained membership levels continue to prove that our varied lunch venues and great company are an ideal formula for all. Margaret Mullan

Heritage Homes Showhome for Sale

Lot 460 For Sale

185m2, high quality finish, open plan living, dining and kitchen complete with butlers pantry, 3 bedrooms, 2 heritage style stunning bathrooms, separate laundry and double garage. Come check it out for yourself at 2 Carthey Road, Milldale. Fri, Sat, Sun 12-4pm or other times by appointment.

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231m2, Beautiful Pasadena bungalow design, set on a premium corner site. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open living, dining and kitchen, separate lounge/ 4th bedroom or office, separate laundry, large double garage, 46m2 Verandahs. Sign up now and make your own interior design decisions!

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Mid-Winters Christmas Dinner & Dance

Gary Brown

ENTREE pumpkin, walnut and sundried cranberry salad garden leaves salad with crudités and balsamic vinaigrette penne pasta, smoked salmon, pea and mint salad bread and dips MAIN glazed turkey breast with onion and sage stuffing and plum gravy honey roast champagne ham spinach and ricotta cannelloni in tomato sauce SIDES rosemary roasted winter root vegetables and potatoes mixed seasonal vegetables and basmati rice DESSERT mini pavlova with passion fruit syrup Christmas pudding with brandy anglaise

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Crockery for your evening meals Experiment with different colours of crockery also, to help improve the look of your plating. To be honest, most of my crockery is white as it usually contrasts with the colour of the food and makes it stand out better than it would on coloured or patterned plates. Say you are plating a steak with baked potatoes in the skin, broccoli and gravy. They are all dark in colour, so plate them on a white plate to make them stand out. However, if you are plating chicken breast with mashed potatoes and cauliflower, then a dark plate will provide contrast. I have a bit of a fetish when it comes to purchasing crockery. Due to my catering business, Culinary Lane, I require lots of different styles of crockery, but I really do shop around and don’t buy expensive plates unless they really are special. I also tend to use a lot of ramekins, small jugs and little dishes to place sauces and condiments in. This keep the foods separate and helps them look more interesting. Treat yourself to a nice set of cutlery too – it feels so much better eating with heavy, matching cutlery. Next month I will talk about how to place food on the plate to improve its visual appeal. We have all heard the saying ‘you eat with your eyes’. I was also told as a young chef that ‘presentation is 50% of the meal’. I don’t know about that, but it is important to present meals that are visually appealing to the customer. Even when I am cooking for my family, I think of them as the customer. So rather than the flavour of food, let’s talk about what it is served on. I know we can slip into old routines when it comes to plating the family evening meal. I know I am sometimes guilty of grabbing the standard stack of unmatched, white, round and sometimes chipped plates from the cupboard when feeding my family. The easiest solution to improving the look of your food is to buy some new crockery. It really doesn’t have to be expensive, but can provide variety. You can use oval, round and square bowls, and square, rectangular, oval and round plates. You can also use a variety of sizes. A dish can look totally different when plated on a larger plate as it gives the illusion of that ‘restaurant’ look.

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DON’T REACH FOR THE COTTON BUDS! Or hair clips, pipe cleaners, or paperclips! We have heard many horror stories over the years of attempts to remove annoying ear wax. Delving in your ear with anything can be very dangerous and painful, with the risk of causing infections or lasting damage. Hear Again can remove excessive earwax easily and painlessly using gentle microsuction. Unblock your ears the easy way.

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Manage the winter mud. Central Landscapes Silverdale has all you need to convert muddy spaces to dry, attractive paths or parking areas. New Zealand manufactured Jakmat is made sustainably from recycled plastic. It’s super durable and used in DoC parks around New Zealand, so come and get the best.

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The Importance of Meth Testing

level, then the tribunal sensibly had to fall in line. Despite this, the double standard is still causing confusion. Some landlords don’t bother with meth testing, but they are laying themselves open to potential claims if they provide a property for letting that happens to be above the safe level. The lesson is simple: follow a meth testing regime to protect yourself as well as the inhabitants of your property. A couple of recent tribunal decisions indicate that, even if the detected meth level is below 15mcg, a pre-tenancy test showing an absence of methamphetamine is sufficient to match with a detected presence at end of tenancy, establishing that contamination occurred during the tenancy. That becomes a slam dunk, showing that the tenant did not maintain and leave the property ‘reasonably clean and reasonably tidy’. A win for the landlord here will enable the tribunal to order a claim against the tenant, helping to cover the owner’s insurance excess. It is better to be safe than sorry. Craig Harrison | Principal, Quinovic, Millwater https://www.quinovic.co.nz/millwater/ It is not unusual these days to read a news item about methamphetamine contamination. This blight has been addressed by government in the development of regulations and laws specifying unsafe levels in housing. In mid-2017, the long-awaited standard for testing and decontamination of methamphetamine-contaminated properties, NZS 8510, was released. This standard adopts a single level of 1.5mcg of methamphetamine (per 100cm2 of surface sampled), regardless of whether a property was involved in the production or use of meth. A year later, the government’s chief science advisor reported that current science indicated a level of 15mcg was acceptably safe. This has thrown the rental housing industry into a level of uncertainty and confusion. The standard remains at 1.5mgc, but the Tenancy Tribunal started enforcing the higher level of 15mcg. One adjudicator noted that when New Zealand’s largest landlord (Housing New Zealand) regards 15mcg as the new

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Innovate and Elevate Add colour to your concrete Concrete flooring is always a hit due to its durability, industrial look and being easy to clean. Now you can add style and distinction to concrete floors by selecting colours and finishes from a sizable range of options. Add your personal touch by choosing your own colour, texture, pattern and protection.

Invisible Doors and Fridge Hidden doors have become a popular addition to many home owners’ dream list as they help use space in clever ways and create a minimalistic aesthetic. This feature can provide discreet concealment of some of the more mundane aspects of the house; butler’s pantry, powder room, laundry, storage or even the master bedroom, for privacy. While integrating your fridge is no longer a new idea, there are many different ways to present this integrated feature. Forward planning is required as perfect alignment of every panel and a precise finish that attends to every detail is necessary to create the illusion of invisibility. In fact we think successfully integrating your fridge into your kitchen requires a little bit of wizardry! Can you find the fridge in the photo? Are you planning to build or keen to know the latest trends in building? This month we’ve gathered a few ideas to keep you up to date.

Flush fit curtain tracks How wonderful would it be to have a minimalist look with no visible curtain tracks? Flush fit curtain tracks are recessed into the ceiling. The track sits inside the ceiling lining and require no brackets for installation, creating a superior finish. A thicker than standard ceiling is required for this feature, so remember to discuss with your builder at the pre-construction stage of your project.

YOUR WISHLIST SPECIALIST Bring us your wish list with your needs and your niceto-haves. Always lusted after a scullery? Dreamed of a man cave? A secret door? Let us know and we’ll find a way to make it happen using our experience and knowledge to guide you in the right direction. Magic!

Louvres Louvres do not need to be just a roof system that can be opened or closed based on the weather. They can also be used for a wide range of purposes. These include an alternative option to shade your home and as a screen for privacy, as well as creating a strong design feature for your home. If you drive up Manuel Road in Millwater you will find some good examples there. Fancy of any of these ideas? Check out our website for more photos. https://www.maddrenhomes.co.nz/innovation

Visit our website or scan this QR code to view a range of innovations to add to your wish list. Alternatively visit our showhome in Milldale for even more inspiration! Showhome Open to view: Wed to Sun / 11am-4pm 68 Maurice Kelly Road, Milldale

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Welcome Mr Kurt Dorset New Head of Wentworth Primary School A focus on Mathematics, English and Science In 2013, Wentworth Primary School adopted the International Cambridge Primary Curriculum for Mathematics, English and Science. This is a worldrecognised academic programme. At a time when the media is reporting a weakness in Maths and Science achievements in New Zealand schools, Wentworth students consistently gain high achievement standards ahead of the national average.

A happy child is a child who will learn

The new Head of Wentworth Primary School, Mr Kurt Dorset, joined Wentworth this year following 11 years at Saint Kentigern Boys’ School. Mr Dorset has held many management roles and brings with him a great deal of experience in the areas of curriculum and enhancing teaching practice. He enjoys playing and following a wide variety of sports and spending time with his wife and two young sons. Mr Dorset states, ‘I was excited to accept the position at Wentworth Primary School. The educational philosophy and values that underpin the current success of Wentworth fit well with my own educational philosophy.’ Wentworth Primary School is an amazing school with just over 100 students. The average class size at Wentworth is 15 students, with class sizes capped to preserve the school’s culture. In addition, it only has single year level classes. There is a growing trend in primary education to use composite classes with multiple year levels in one classroom, and open plan learning areas. Wentworth believes there is plenty of research that shows this model does not work, with children disadvantaged by noise levels, a lack of one on one attention by the teachers and a lack of quiet place for focussed study.

Wentworth Primary provides a nurturing and kind environment for young students. Its low student– teacher ratio means that the teachers know each child, their social, emotional and even medical needs. Belonging to a close-knit community is important for developing a sense of safety. When a child feels safe and happy in school, they are able to grow and develop, learn and succeed. Mr Dorset agrees, ‘The sense of community and family at Wentworth is very strong and contributes to what makes this school so special.’ Wentworth Primary School’s next Open Day is on Wednesday, 23 June.

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Fine Travel destinations NZ – Eagles Nest Eagles Nest is a boutique, award-winning retreat set on 75 acres with panoramic views of the Bay of Islands. Made up of five luxurious, completely secluded villas each with their own hot tub (four also with their own heated infinity pools), it is the perfect location for ultimate relaxation. Each villa has a home cinema, gas BBQ and a fireplace for those colder months. The most amazing of the villas is the four-bedroom premier villa, Rahimoana, which is set on 44 acres with a 300-degree view of the ocean and landscape. It comes with a 25m pool, eight bathrooms, sliding glass walls, gym, sauna, helipad, and a private beach and bushwalk. If you feel like exploring further afield, the use of a Porsche Cayenne is also included in the rate.

Eagles Nest is an amazing place for a thoroughly relaxing getaway, however, if you are feeling a bit adventurous during your stay, there are 75 acres of native bush, secluded beaches and 144 islands close by to explore. The resort is also the perfect base to explore the beautiful Bay of Islands, which has plenty of activities on offer from fishing trips, scenic cruises, swimming with dolphins, parasailing or even sky diving. Although the retreat itself is very secluded, Russell is a just short two-minute drive away, and for a bigger selection of restaurants and shopping you can catch the ferry from there to Paihia. The retreat has a fantastic collection of New Zealand wines

and their private chefs spoil guests with delectable menus showcasing a diverse range of locally sourced food (crayfish, lobster, venison, oysters, cheese, olives, chocolate and more). If you prefer to cook yourself, each villa has its own gourmet kitchen and there is a general store close by in Russell. If you fancy a drive to Kerikeri you can also source local produce from The Old Packhouse Market (every Saturday) or the Bay of Islands Farmers Market (every Sunday).

Next month we will explore closer to home in the Auckland region. Jennie Ready

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Our group of nine women had limited experience of ten pin bowling but did not let this stand in the way of having a good time. To everyone’s surprise there were a large number of strikes, followed by a few nines! Competition was tight but the winner on the day was Carolyn Robertson, closely followed by our new member, Judy Forbes. It was generally agreed that we could all benefit from playing more regularly, judging by the number of gutter balls and the ensuing hilarity, but it proved to be a fun way to spend the morning. After the game we drove to Silver Moon café in Silverdale for a much needed energy top-up. The food was, as usual, up to their high standard and we enjoyed a good catch-up.

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Responsibilities of Company Directors The recent Mainzeal Court of Appeal ruling has highlighted the risk to those in the position of company director. While the Mainzeal decision addresses issues for directors of larger companies, it is important for all company directors to recognise that, regardless of how big or small the company is, as a director you must comply with specified directors’ duties. The key piece of legislation that sets out these duties is the Companies Act 1993 (Act). The Act also sets out the consequences for a breach of directors’ duties.

Directors’ Duties The Act sets out some of the core directors’ duties, including that a director must: • act in good faith and in the best interests of the company (Note that in an insolvency situation the interests of the company’s creditors may also need to be considered.) • exercise due care, diligence and skill • exercise their powers for a proper purpose • ensure that the company complies with the Act and its constitution • not allow or agree to the company carrying on business in a manner likely to create substantial risk of serious loss to its creditors • ensure that the company does not incur obligations unless they are satisfied on reasonable grounds that it will be able to perform them.

For further information on the full extent of a director’s duties, there are some good resources available online. A good starting point is the Companies Office website, https://companies-register. companiesoffice.govt.nz/help-centre/ company-directors/what-it-means-tobe-a-director/. What could happen if I did breach my duties? If a director were to breach one of their duties and a claim was brought against them by a fellow director, shareholder or interested party, they may be ordered to repay money (with interest), restore property to the company or provide compensation. In cases of a serious breach of the duty of good

faith, directors may be convicted of an offence, be subject to penalties such as a fine or, in some cases, face imprisonment. If you are setting up a business and want to understand the best structure and your role and obligations under that business structure, contact us on 09 421 0559 or at silverdale@simpsonwestern. co.nz. Please note: this article is published for general information purposes and should not be relied upon as legal advice. For advice specific to your legal issues, please engage a lawyer directly.

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Hats off to an Innovative Insurer ability to earn income, the lump-sum TPD payment was very gratefully received by my client. In my client’s words: ‘Wow! Thank you so much again. I know this is your job, but it is life changing for us at this time.’ It was a pleasure to be able to help this family at a time of medical and financial stress and a blessing that we had secured excellent cover for them with a quality insurer.

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Theo and Cristina Simeonidis are Registered Financial Advisers, living and working in Millwater, and specialising in personal and business insurances. Theo can be contacted on 027 248 9320, Cristina on 021 868 280 or email theo@uprotectnz.com. Any assistance is provided on a free, no-obligation basis. A disclosure statementment is available free of charge on request.

At UProtectNZ Insurance Services we have agency relationships with six different insurers, which provides us with access to a full range of products in the market and enables us to take account of the points of difference between insurers. By retaining access to a wide range of insurers we are able to identify the best match to meet our clients’ needs. All insurance companies have their specific ‘sweet spots’. It’s our job to find the best ‘sweet spot’ for each client, in terms of the type, quality and amount of insurance cover, while ensuring the cost is competitive and manageable. Since entering the market in 2011, Partners Life has forged a reputation as a high-quality, innovative insurer. It was the first to offer $50,000 child trauma cover as an inbuilt benefit of a parent’s trauma cover. Partners Life was also the first to include own occupation Total Permanent Disability (TPD) as an inbuilt covered condition under its trauma cover. Other insurers now offer TPD linked to their trauma policies but, unlike Partners Life, it comes at an additional premium cost! The value of having TPD as a free covered condition with the Partners Life trauma cover was recently illustrated. Following a serious back injury, a long-term client has been unable to work for 19 months and is presently receiving a monthly disability insurance benefit. A subsequent failed spinal fusion operation caused further complications, leaving him unable to ever return to his normal, pre-disability occupation. Partners Life accepted the TPD claim lodged under the trauma cover policy. While nothing can never replace a lifetime of normal mobility and the

Millwater Asian Corner beauty in herself. She found her passion was so strong that she decided to quit her high-paid job as a senior merchandiser to pursue a Diploma in Professional Make-Up Artistry. After all the hard work, her talent shined. She was employed by a renowned TV station as a make-up artist for celebrities for TV drama. But it didn’t take long for her to realise the job didn’t fulfil her vision and values. ‘I want my make-up to make individuals feel confident and believe that they are uniquely beautiful just the way they are. Genuinely.’ In search for a more meaningful and connected relationship with clients, she started focusing on bridal make-up, which she enjoys. ‘It’s about meeting people and making dreams come true on their special day.’ Around the same time, she started a blog about her life in Singapore, but she kept receiving requests to share beauty and make-up tips. Finally, Elrica decided to turn her blog into a beauty blog. After not very long she became the most popular and successful beauty blogger in Singapore and has now accumulated 2.2 million views. Beauty brands flooded in, sending her samples for review, such as SKII, Kose and Kiehls, to name just a few. It was a colourful life, mostly spent in photo shoots, magazine interviews, product launch events and TV interviews; some were live, which was pretty scary!

Bling Bling! Let’s meet Elrica, one of the most successful beauty bloggers in Singapore, who has just settled down in Millwater to start the next stage of her life. Born and raised in Indonesia, Elrica started her working life in Singapore after finishing university. Elrica always felt she was not beautiful enough in her childhood, with her parents comparing her to other children (I am sure many Asian readers can relate to this), especially to a beautiful cousin of the same age. Carrying low self-esteem for years, her life changed when a friend said to her, ‘Don’t feel ashamed, you are beautiful. You are just not taking good care of yourself.’ From that moment on she started to take good care of herself, put on some makeup, try different beauty care products and began to find the

The highlights of her blogger life is winning the Singapore Beauty Blog Awards two years in a row, being appointed as ambassador for Korean cosmetic brands and winning a makeup beauty contest that lead her to Japan for Tokyo Fashion Week. Elrica and her family moved to Auckland six years ago. She now works full time as a beauty product merchandiser and has two beautiful children. Life is still colourful, just in a different way.

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AFTER - FACE & NECK Are you noticing the signs of age-ing with the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, saggy, crepey, or dehydrated skin. Speak to the experts at Skin Institute about Profhilo®. Profhilo® is one of the latest injectable treatments for bio-remodelling using hyaluronic acid (HA) which stimulates the production of natural collagen and elasticity in the skin. Profhilo® has a unique formulation which is free of additives. It hydrates the skin and has a stimulatory effect on the cells producing collagen and elastin to help tighten and lift. Skin Institute Silverdale is now offering Profhilo®. Book your treatment appointment today! Visit us at 4 Silverdale Street, Silverdale. Call 0800 SKIN DR (754 637) or visit www.skininstitute.co.nz.

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What's On Hibiscus Coast Hibiscus Coast Scottish Country Dance Club • Every Weds Silverdale Hall • 7:00pm St Chad Market • 1st Sat of every month • 117 Centreway Rd, Orewa • Stalls $15 & tables if required ($5) • bookings call Andrea 02108310745 or John 09 4267645 (If it's wet it will be inside). Millwater parkrun • Every Sat 8am • See www.parkrun.co.nz/ millwater for more details Rotary Satellite Club of Orewa Millwater • 2nd & 4th Tues of every month • 7pm at The Wade Tavern, 2 Tavern Rd, Silverdale Contact Secretary Caroline 027 748 0512 Hibiscus Coast Mid-Week Badminton Club • Every Weds 9am-noon • (Club Nights Tues & Thurs 7-9pm) • All welcome Orewa Badminton Hall, Victor Eaves Park Ukelele Classes • Every Thurs • Estuary Arts Centre 7-8:30pm All welcome - classes for beginners to advanced so just turn up and bring your uke for a night of community fun! Call Avon Hansen-Beadle 021 421 109 or 4766361. HBC Grandparents Parenting Grandchildren support group 1st Weds of each month • 11am - 2:00pm • Red Beach Methodist Church • Free group offering support, friendship, guest speakers and lunch • Contact Donna 021 024 30064 Zonta Club of Hibiscus Coast • 4th Tue of each month @ 6pm at The Wade Hotel, SilverdaleVisitors welcome to join us for dinner & interesting guest speakers • hibiscuscoast@zonta.org. nz or 027 577 1888 Ladies Crafts Group • Every school term Tuesday • Orewa Community Church • 235 Hibiscus Coast H’way, Orewa 9am - 12pm • $2 for morning tea & craft • creche provided Arts Group • Every school term Friday • Orewa Community Church 235 Hibiscus Coast H’way, Orewa 9am - 1pm $2 includes morning tea • suitable for beginners Hibiscus Coast Rock & Roll • Every Tues • Whangaparaoa Hall 7pm lessons • 8pm general dancing • Wear soft sole flat shoes Further info on our website & Facebook. Join Hibiscus Coast Concert Band • Every 2nd Thurs • All ages & abilities welcome • See our website hccb.org.nz Call 021 186 4599 to check when our next rehearsal is. HBC Senior Citizens Assn. Inc. meet for Indoor Bowls & cards • Every Tues & Thurs • (500) in the Orewa Community Hall from 12-4pm. Membership $5 a year • Entry $2, includes afternoon tea • Contact Howard 09 427 9116 Silverdale Village Market • Every Sat 8am -1pm, Silverdale St, Silverdale

Silverdale & District Historical Society Coffee Morning • 3rd Tues of each month • 10:30am The Old Parsonage Silverdale Pioneer Village • Bring your items of historic interest to discuss over coffee • Free entry • pioneervillage1968@gmail.com Dance Fitness Class • Every Tues/Thurs evening 7-8pm Kingsway Jnr Campus • First class FREE, then $10 per session concession cards available Contact Richard 021 504084 Whangaparaoa Indoor Bowls Club • Whangaparaoa School Hall Mon 7pm • all ages, beginners welcome and coaching provided • contact Geoff 09 428 5915 or Owen 09 426 8476 Silverdale Ballroom Studio • Every Thurs evening • Silverdale Hall at 7pm • Adult & Improvers classes for beginners & social dancers Contact 09 427 5542 for further information Kiwi Club • 4th Sun of each month • Social Dance 5-8pm All welcome • Silverdale Hall Toastmasters • Every Fri • 1:00 - 2:00pm • Orewa Library Hibiscus Coast Embroidery Guild • 2nd Weds 7-9pm & 4th Thurs 10am - Noon • Hibiscus Coast Community House (behind Estuary Arts, Orewa) • Contact Jan Adams 09 426 5851, janadams49@gmail.com Puhoi Celtic Sessions • Every 2nd Thursday • Orewa North Primary School • A sing-around/play-around event where everyone can join in. Contact Alan alanthewag@outlook.com Hibiscus Petanque Club • Every Tues & Weds 9am - 12 and Sun from 1pm • 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway, adjacent to the Orewa Bowling Club. New players always welcome, free coaching available . Ph Colleen on 021 1774820

Heartbeats Cardiac Survivors Support Group • 1st Tues of every month 10am at HBC Community House (behind Estuary Arts Centre, Orewa) • Open to all heart event survivors & their families & all cultures • Information, education & support with guest speakers • No fees • Contact Trent Lash on 0220 606 199 Suicide Bereavement Support – Empathy Group • Last Mon of every month except Dec • 7pm to 9pm, HBC Community House, • Support & understanding for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide, all welcome at any meeting • For more info contact Susan 021 884 162 or PM us on Facebook (Empathy support group) Red Beach Combined Friendship Club • 3rd Wednesday of every month • Salvation Army, 32 Greenview Lane, Red Beach 10am – 12pm • Friendship Club is a club for seniors, both men & women • Phone Colleen 426 5763. Line Dancing • Traditional & modern music • Silverdale Hall • Friday 2 - 3.30 pm. No partners needed. Very friendly group. Phone Ruby on 0274999209

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Millwater Recipes Vegan Banana Bread 1 x loaf recipe This banana bread recipe is vegan and one of the best I have cooked. It has no eggs but more banana so it is very moist and flavoursome. I still like it toasted and spread with butter though!

Ingredients 200gms x soft brown sugar 280gms x caster sugar 160gms x melted coconut oil 5 x ripe bananas (the riper the better) 375gms x white flour (high grade or standard) 1tsp x baking soda 1tsp x ground cinnamon 1tsp x mixed spice powder 175mls x organic soy milk ½ tsp x vanilla extract

Method Peel the bananas and puree in a kitchen whizz or place in a large bowl and puree with a potato masher. Place the sugars, spices,

baking soda, vanilla extract and flour in a large bowl and mix well. Add the pureed banana, soya milk and melted coconut oil to the dry ingredients and mix gently to form a smooth batter. Oil spray a bread tin and line with baking paper and re-oil the paper. Put the banana batter into the mould and place on the centre rack of a 160C preheated oven for around 25 to 30 minutes on fan bake, or until it is fully cooked in the middle of the loaf. Place a wooden skewer into the centre of the banana loaf and if it comes out clean the loaf is cooked in the middle. Remove from the oven and when the loaf has cooled slightly, remove from the mould and place on a baking rack to cool. Keep in an airtight container in the pantry or fridge for up to four days.

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Pork with tomato and egg bowl

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Ingredients 1 pork fillet 6 tomatoes 5 eggs Boiled vegetables of your choice Cooked rice Soy sauce Corn flour Sesame oil 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar

Method 1. Cut pork into 1cm thick slices. Marinate with some soy sauce, pepper and sesame oil. 2. Cut tomatoes into quarters, remove hard core. 3. Coat pork with some corn flour, panfry on medium heat for 1 minute then turn to low heat, cover and cook for 1 minute. 4. Turn, cover and cook for further 1 minute or until pork is fully cooked. 5. Stir in tomato, brown sugar and quickly stir until tomato is soft. 6. Remove from saucepan and set aside. 7. Whisk eggs with approximately 2 tablespoons of water. Cook as you do scramble egg, but make it thinner so it can cover the rice when it is served. 8. Assemble everything in a bowl with rice and boiled vegetables. An easy and healthy family meal. Happy cooking!

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Youth in Transition, the youth support charity covering Orewa, Silverdale, Millwater and Whangaparaoa Coast, recently relaunched The Hope Shop at an evening event in Manly Village. The Hope Shop is a recycled clothing designer store based in Manly Village. The shop was established as a pop-up op shop in 2019. From January 2021 it is a new look, new style shop featuring designer brand womenswear and menswear. The Hope Shop plays an important role in helping to support youth in our community, through the Journey Back to Awesome programme. This programme is unique and has proven highly successful in addressing the needs of our young people who are dealing with such issues as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression and suicidal thinking and all the stresses of transitioning into adulthood. Thanks to the generous support from our community, the shop has enabled Youth in Transition to support even more young people. The Millwater Women’s Group, who already provide grocery items for client sessions, will now also donate clothing items for sale at The Hope Shop.

The Legal Team welcomes new Director They have now pooled all their knowledge and years of local practice to form The Legal Team. The Legal Team is a modern, vibrant firm defined by practical and expert legal advice for people and businesses wanting quality legal services. They pride themselves on being problem solvers, looking after their client’s best interests and they are approachable and down to earth. The Legal Team specialise in all areas of commercial and company law, separation and relationship property, employment law, residential conveyancing, property sharing, trusts, asset and estate planning and elder law. The offices, on the corner of Milner Avenue and Silverdale Parkway, are highly visible with the positive message, ‘Every problem is the opportunity for a solution.’ Inside, the unique and stylish reception area leads into the bespoke open plan offices where all members work together as a team to further their clients best interests. Feel free to pop in and have a chat to one of our lawyers, look around the new practice or just come in to say ‘Hi’.

The Legal Team of Silverdale have now been open eight weeks and have quickly established themselves as part of the Hibiscus Coast community. Richard Worker, Jessica O’Dea and Katie Self have also welcomed Nicolene du Toit into the fold, as another director of The Legal Team. Nicolene brings a wealth of experience with her. She is extremely pragmatic, client focused and very easy to deal with. Her sound advice is always appreciated by her clients. Nicolene is also a notary public, so she can assist with any documents that need to be notarised. Richard and Nicolene have each been practising law in Orewa for nearly twenty years and were joined at their old firm, North Harbour Law, by Jessica and Katie some six years ago.

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