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Of debt and television! impacts of government borrowing will be felt keenly by generations.”

Settling back into Covid-19 Alert level 2 is a pretty good feeling but I admit to having found this last Alert Level 3 lockdown more frustrating than when we were all in Alert Level 4.

Of course, if interest rates increase it may mean the economy is on the up and up and possibly more money will be available to help repay those loans. But I’m no economist so, I guess, it’s a wait and see situation. I just hope there is no nasty fallout on the horizon.

Perhaps it’s because, like many others, I fear an ongoing lockdown see-saw and the varying outcomes that might have.

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I’ve seriously thought to ditch SKY but have kept it for the sport (largely non-existent because of pandemic restrictions) and also for Vibe and BBC even though these too can test my patience.

I’m a David Jason fan but Touch of Frost repeats have surely run their course and although I enjoy Who Do You Think You Are, Long Lost Family, Selling Houses Australia, Location, Location, Location, Escape to the Country I’ve seen many of these several times over.

Perhaps I should be grateful to have a choice (well, sort of) but when we pay a substantial monthly fee, I object to so many repeats. Sadly, I can’t bring myself to cancel (yet) especially when free to air channels seem little different. But, I guess life is too short to worry about TV, I’m far better to celebrate the good life I have.

Seriously, I’m over renovation shows – houses and gardens – I don’t want to say ‘yes’ to the dress anymore and I’ve been on enough bargain hunts for beachfront homes, mansions, tiny houses, and lake views. As much

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Some programmes run continuously for long periods so no chance of something fresh appearing within the hour. Man about the house says “switch channels” but I’m likely to find similar shows screening simultaneously elsewhere – eg, home makeovers galore.

But I have to concur with Act leader, David Seymour, who has suggested we are being lulled into a false sense of security by cheap money and low interest rates.

He mentioned in a recent press release, that two years ago the Government was paying four per cent interest, 10 years ago it paid over six per cent. He then added, “Cheap money won’t last, and the

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I’ve probably watched more TV than usual over this past Alert Level 3 but I have to wonder why! Every time I turn on the TV, the same programme, albeit a different series, seems to be playing on more than one channel.

In recent months, I’ve listened to several economists say this is the right time for the Government to borrow – interest rates being low and our previous debt level also low in the big scheme of things.

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This month I didn’t intend talking politics (except to remind everyone to vote next month) so, now, I’ll switch and air my television woes, instead.

I keep hearing calls from every quarter (public and otherwise) for more government funding. I also see the Government striving to meet those calls (although I do question some – bungy jumping when people fear losing their homes, really?). So, I’m wondering how much more we can afford to borrow. What’s more, will we as a small nation generate enough income to pay back those loans?

as I could do with some gold in my bank, umpteen programmes on gold rushes and Aussie gold diggers are unlikely to help and I don’t think I need to see inside anymore ambulances.

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2020 E-EVENTS Operatunity’s Happiness Half Hours Ongoing (depending on alert levels), www.operatunity.co.nz Although Operatunity’s shows will go on when and where possible, under lockdown conditions, this talented team will continue to broadcast its popular Happiness Half Hour shows online. Keep an eye on the website for updates about rescheduled live performances as well.

APO Livestream Ongoing, times & dates vary, live. www.apo.co.nz The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra may have had to silence its instruments of late but the band will play on! When unable to perform live, the orchestra is offering free concerts – donations are appreciated, however.

NZSO - Engage@Home Ongoing, www.nzso.co.nz Forget those rock ‘n’ rollers, some musicians can play so loud the entire world can hear! Due to pandemic restrictions, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra has been playing to its largest audiences ever by live-streaming.

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live concerts again soon, in the meantime we need not travel very far at all to enjoy some of the finest classical music.

Auckland Museum at Home Ongoing, www.aucklandmuseum. com/your-museum/at-home Home again? Offering a wide range of games, puzzles and even virtual tours, Auckland Museum at Home offers us the chance to experience one of New Zealand’s premier museums from our own homes.

With teaching resources available, this site is perfect for parents seeking to stimulate young minds.

Auckland Art Gallery – virtual tours Ongoing, virtual. www.aucklandartgallery.com Although Auckland Art Gallery is open again (at Level 2), thanks to a little creative thinking, current exhibitions (including the popular Enchanted Worlds: Hokusai, Hiroshige and the Art of Edo Japan) are now accessible through virtual tours too. In addition, new Te Reo versions have been added to make the experience more culturally inclusive. More details via www.aucklandartgallery.com.

Koanga Festival – Digital Edition Now until September 27,

PLEASE NOTE: Information regarding www.tepoutheatre.nz times & dates of these events ds at the time this issue Henderson-based Te Pou Back on was the Boar correct Theatre has taken this went to print. However, due to the year’s Koanga Festival pandemic, events may be postponed online. Focused on Maori or cancelled. In some cases, tickets storytelling, this free event may be limited or social distancing features a range of short measures employed as appropriate. theatre productions by Readers are advised to check respected playwrights. Now, events online for updates. thanks to this digital version, their work can now be accessed by people throughout Tamaki Makaurau, Aotearoa and around the world. can come from short films, this Tempo Dance Festival festival includes everything from Now – December 14, the comically ridiculous to the A celebration of the art of dance, seriously sublime. Please note that in many forms, Tempo promises to even if restrictions prevent films be a ‘moving’ experience in more from being screened in cinemas, ways than one. Billed as a ‘virtual online screenings will still go dance wonderland’ – fittingly, in a ahead. For a full programme visit world that seems to be becoming www.showmeshorts.co.nz. curiouser and curiouser! – this year’s festival takes place online.

For further information, including ARTS a full programme of events, visit www.tempo.co.nz.

I’m Your Man (A Portrait of Leonard Cohen) Now – April 11 2021, Auckland FILM Art Gallery, Wellesley Street East, Auckland City Show Me Shorts An artist’s artist, a poet’s poet and October 2-22, selected cinemas a musician’s musician, Leonard nationwide & online via Cohen was the inspiration behind www.showmeshorts.co.nz some of the most important art Who watches short shorts? We of his age, as well as was one of do! Proof that amazing stories APO Livestream

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Joanna Fieldes – Greener Pastures Now – September 13, Wed-Thurs, 11am-5pm & Fri-Sun, 11am-6pm, artHAUS Orakei, 228 Orakei Road, Remuera Art is back in the ‘haus’! Although operating at reduced hours, artHAUS is open and, until September 13, showcasing the works of an intriguing painter, Joanna Fieldes. Displaying history, as seen through the eyes of an artist, Joanna’s work has gained plenty of acclaim, as well as ruffling a few feathers along the way.

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Symbolically Kiwi – an interactive exhibition September 12-25, from 9pm, Silo 6, Silo Park, Cnr Beaumont and Streets, Auckland City Developed by Auckland artist, MrGeometric, this interactive exhibition showcases the success stories of some remarkable Kiwis, from Helen Clark to Kane

Williamson, Joseph Parker and more, revealing that, while these people have become household names, they are also ordinary people too. This event is structured to be able to run within Alert Level 2 restrictions but please see www. facebook.com/mrgeometricart before visiting for guidelines.

MUSIC, MUSICALS & THEATRE Back to the Future in Concert September 10, from 7.30pm, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland City Go back in time to a future when DeLorean sports cars weren’t considered classics during this cinematic (and philharmonic) event. With the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra performing Alan Silvestri’s acclaimed musical score live and in sync with the movie, Back to the Future on the big screen, this event offers us the chance to view this Oscar-winning film as never before. Visit www.apo.co.nz for details.

Waiata Anthems Live September 17, 7.30-10pm, The Civic, Queen St, Auckland City Playing halfway down (more

or less!) Queen Street, Don McGlashan is just one of a veritable ‘who’s who’ of Kiwi musicians on the impressive lineup for this concert. Also featuring Annie Crummer, Bic Runga, Che-Fu, Hollie Smith, Stan Walker and more, this event sees songs from the number one album (Waiata Anthems) celebrate New Zealand music. See www.aucklandlive.co.nz for more information.

Bach Musica NZ presents: Mozart’s Requiem, Rodrigo & Vivaldi September 20, from 5pm, Auckland Town Hall, Queen St, Auckland City An uplifting showcase of work by some of history’s most respected composers awaits at Auckland’s Town Hall. Along with guest performers, Bach Musica NZ’s orchestra and choir will dedicate this concert to those who have suffered most from the pandemic.

For further information, visit www.bachmusica.com.

Friends! The Musical Parody October 1, from 7.30pm, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland City Friends will be there for you, if you’re there for them too, of course. There, in Auckland’s case being Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre. A

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Mary Poppins October 2-17, times vary, The Civic, Cnr Queen & Wellesley Sts, Auckland City A spoonful of sugar might not be the healthiest way to ensure the medicine goes down but, when it comes to beating the blues, a generous dose of Mary Poppins can’t hurt! A show best described as ‘super-cali-fragilisitic’, the world’s most practically perfect nanny is about to pop into Auckland for more than just a flying visit. See www.amicitrust.org.nz/ mary-poppins for details.

I Love Paris October 5, from 11am, Somervell Presbyterian Church, 497 Remuera Rd, Remuera, and 6, St Columba Church, 480 Ti Rakau Dr, Botany Can you do the can-can? If not, never mind, these performers sure can! The inherent romance and revelry of Paris will shine as Operatunity tells the musical tale of one of the world’s most celebrated cities. See www.operatunity.co.nz.

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Fiona Bailey PRINCIPAL OF HOWICK CHILDREN’S & YOUTH THEATRE Howick Children’s and Youth Theatre has been part of the local community for almost 40 years, fostering the acting skills of young people. Principal and former primary school teacher, Fiona Bailey has been with the theatre for many years, being appointed principal in 2004. We asked Fiona about her role, the theatre’s drama classes and performances, and its place in a society driven by digital technology.

When was HCYT started and by whom?

In 1981 Gair McRae began the Uxbridge Children’s Theatre and Offstage Youth Theatre. In 1996 this became the Howick Children’s & Youth theatre so we are in our 39th year! Gair is a trained primary school teacher who began running drama classes around 1952 starting initially in Huntly. In 1969 she began running classes across Auckland but the organisation as we know it, started in 1981.

staff employed by the organisation.

I also do administration related to classes and productions and I’m responsible for HCYT’s finances.

Your shows are usually held at the Harlequin Theatre; why not perform at your Star of the Sea home base?

What attracts young people to the stage today when there is so much communication focus on digital technology?

What motivated you to become involved in the first place and what kind of team works with you?

Unfortunately, we do not have a theatre at Star of the Sea so we have to hire other venues for our performances. However, once every two years we do an outdoor production at Star of the Sea with our Youth Theatre.

Drama is a fantastic activity which people join for various reasons.

For some it is to gain confidence; for others it is to channel their energy and natural ability for performance. There is nothing like a live performance; this can’t be replaced with online technologies.

Drama gives students life skills – confidence, communication skills and is a huge amount of fun. Many of our students stay with us for 10 plus years and now, we have a number of second generation students attending. HCYT is a home away from home for many.

We are a family.

What does your role involve; is it mostly administration or do you act/direct/produce too?

I came through the classes as a child and directed my first production for the organisation aged 15. From there I trained as a tutor. When I completed my primary school teacher training I taught full time for a couple of years but realised my passion was with drama. I started working for HCYT full time in 1997.

I am responsible for a vast array of tasks. I teach classes of all age groups from 5 to 25 years. I direct productions – generally about three a year. I do the lighting design and makeup and stage manage all our shows, as well as collecting/ making props and set pieces. I’m also responsible for training tutors, planning the productions each year and monitoring and reviewing all

Our core staff is made up of myself as principal, Kelly Raos (deputy principal), Michelle Field (senior tutor), Libby Giddey (office administrator) and Gair McRae as mentor. We also have six part time tutors. The team is fantastic; everyone has made their way through classes apart from Gair (founding principal) and Libby whose children attended classes.

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What age group does HCYT cater for and what classes do you offer young people? How many drama students are presently enrolled?

The theatre group caters for children and youth aged 5 to 25 years. Students in the Children’s Theatre begin in our developmental classes and then move on to performance classes once they show commitment and have learnt some basic skills. We currently have 400 to 450 students going through our doors each week, depending on how many shows are rehearsing at any given time.

Is theatre becoming a less popular option for young people or is it just as popular as ever?

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with school, so some choose to leave earlier than they used to in order to focus on their studies.

How important is a children’s theatre in today’s society?

Hugely important! Children and youth need a creative outlet. Drama and theatre are good for life skills, and also improve students’ wellbeing and self esteem which is vital in this day and age.

Classes aside, do students actually perform on stage, if so what kind of annual programme do you run?

We produce eight shows per year – two small scale shows for our first time performers, a bigger one for their second year of performing, three major productions for our Children’s Theatre and two productions for our Youth Theatre.

If you come to drama classes, the ultimate goal is to perform.

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Prior to the latest Alert Level 3 lockdown we had a huge lineup for October but this has now been cancelled. We are now starting to plan ahead once more.

When productions are in full swing, how do you physically and financially get around building sets and making costumes? Do you rely on volunteers and are there enough with skills to help?

We have a lot of volunteers but we are in a different era now with most households having two working parents so people don’t have as much time as they once had. We are always grateful for the time parents and friends put in to help with productions and our senior students also give back to the organisation by helping out with the younger students’ productions.

As you can imagine after 39 years of operation, we have a comprehensive wardrobe and can re-use costumes. We also re-use props and set pieces.

What is your dream production to

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Culture and Heritage for a day what would you do first and why?

Having directed a huge number of shows over the years I have many favourites so no special hankering; each show is special for different reasons and I love working with children and youth. The biggest joy is seeing the progression of the students over the years.

I would ensure secure and ongoing funding for Arts organisations and practitioners. Often this is one of the first things to go in hard financial times as it is seen as an added extra rather than a pivotal part of our communities.

Have any students held roles on the small screen or gone on to bigger things?

We have had a number of students go on to acting courses and occasionally someone has been lucky to make it into the industry.

We have two students at Toi Whakari at the moment but we are not really in the business of creating actors. Many students go into broadcasting and we have an ex-student who now presents the news. A number have gone on to lighting and stage management, too.

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If you could invite any three people (living or dead) to dinner who would they be and why?

I would invite Shakespeare and Mabel Howard. Obviously Shakespeare was an iconic playwright and we recently performed the play Mabel; she was an inspirational woman. Thirdly I would ask my father who was always very involved in the theatre building elaborate sets and always there to help our HCYT. Visit our www.hcyt.org.nz where you can find more information on our classes and future productions. eastlife | september 2020 |

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more beauty, naturally Adopting an ethical business model to help create a better, more beautiful world has reaped healthy dividends for a Beachlandsbased business. JES MAGILL reports.

In 2018 Beachlands-based husband and wife team Emma Peters and Jim Hudson launched Aleph Beauty – a bold move inspired by a desire to give their all to Emma’s long-held dream of creating her own natural makeup range to incorporate everything she valued in ecofocused brands.

To achieve her dream, Emma stepped back from a dynamic 20-year career as a makeup artist in the film and TV industry and, more recently, from running her own natural beauty e-commerce store, which sold brands made by other companies.

Before joining Aleph full-time, Jim worked in advertising, film and TV and it was in 2007, on the set of a comedy show he co-wrote, that he and Emma met.

They married a few years later at a friend’s clifftop house in Beachlands, the seaside community where they’ve lived for the past 10 years.

Aleph Beauty is now a family affair with the couple’s two young daughters occasionally lending a hand. Jim, a former screen and TV director is back behind the camera, filming Emma’s popular makeup tutorials and videos plus overseeing marketing and honing their customers’ experience.

To comply with Aleph Beauty’s strong natural ethos, every product must pass Emma’s ‘filter’ test which demands it be ‘safe for people, animals and planet’ and the multifunctionality of the range means less product is required, which is great for conscious consumers.

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ago, Aleph has grown in leaps and bounds with its curated offering of concealer/foundations, cheek/lip tints, radiance products, a serum/ primer and vegan diffuser brush, all perceptively hitting the mark.

“Jim and I do a lot of research around this for our general lives, our health, fitness, nutrition and the way we run our business. For us, biohacking is an important aspect of this.” (See sidebar).

It was thrilling validation too for the Aleph team of 10 when it won three titles at the 2020 NZ Best of Natural Awards, including the muchcoveted People’s Choice Award.

For Emma, eco beauty enlightenment has been a gentle evolution over time.

“Considering the well-established brands we were up against, we were amazed at how well we did.

These were brands which have been in the game a long time and have inspired me for years,” Emma says, adding that one of the main intentions for Aleph Beauty is minimalism and, “minimising waste underpins everything we do.”

“There are so many ways to use makeup sustainably without the waste. To create a beautiful look, you don’t need to pile up layer on layer. Our products are created to eliminate ‘makeup overwhelm’ through simple, straight-forward multi-functional formulations which fit with our customers’ values and lifestyles.

“With natural makeup you only need apply what your skin needs because the quality ingredients and formulations ensure the skin is nourished and satisfied. At Aleph, we’ve given consumers back the power to design their own makeup regime and customers love mixing and matching products to suit their skin’s unique needs.”

Emma’s personal mission has always been to help others choose better ways of doing things to quickly and efficiently achieve their goals.

“I studied health and nutrition for many years and I talked to actors and friends in the make-up chair about the best types of food to eat and what not to eat. I then realised the makeup products I was using weren’t in alignment with my beliefs.”

So, in late 2007 Emma started seriously researching natural products but says there weren’t many around, especially in New Zealand, and definitely not natural makeup.”

About this time she was pregnant with her first child and became super-conscious of the products she was using, their impact on her health and on that of her unborn daughter. She says is was this ‘awakened consciousness” that has brought her to where she is today.

“People are waking up to the need to live more consciously and sustainably and they’re voting with their wallets. They want leadership too and there’s a lot of education in our content. People are going, ‘Yeah, I’m getting on board. I resonate with this brand.’

“At Aleph we do things differently.

Platforms such as Instagram and YouTube have a lot of superficiality and we’ve seen a lot of change in this space over the last few months. It’s good to see that our approach, which is values-driven through our focus on education – while not as headline grabbing – resonates so well with our customers.”

So, what’s next for Aleph Beauty?

Emma and Jim are excited about the customers they have gathered around the world through wordof-mouth endorsement; when the time is right, they’re keen to officially establish the business internationally.

“People who are passionate search for businesses which share their values and they’re actively seeking us out from all over the world because we tick their boxes,” Jim says.

Emma’s rigorous product filter (zero harm to people, animals and planet), not only refers to the ingredients used but also inspires the way Aleph Beauty interacts with its customers starting with free, online colour consultations.

Aleph Beauty is one business that walks its talk, beautifully. Emma, with her naturally flawless, glowing skin and sense of vitality, embodies health, beauty and wellbeing and now it’s her time to inspire others on a similar journey.

Jim believes it is because of his wife’s brand values that their customers resonate so strongly with Aleph.

In fact, both business partners, with their refreshing attitudes, actions and business ethics, have a healthy glow about them, and in a heavilyconsumerist world, that feels like a welcome, soothing balm.

“The tide is turning,” he says.

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Jim Hudson & Emma Peters

BIOHACKS FOR HEALTH AND BEAUTY Aleph Beauty founders Emma Peters and Jim Hudson are passionate advocates for biohacking – a way to improve health through lifestyle changes which optimise physical and cognitive functions and, in the process, enhance wellbeing.

An advancement on personal development, “biohacking influences the way we live,” says Emma. “It’s reflected in how we run the business, how our products are made and

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how they perform.”

Pointing out that knowledge is power, both Jim and Emma wear Oura rings – sleep and activity trackers which measure physiological signals. Data is collected from sensors within the ring via an app, which is designed to help improve overall health and function.

Nutrition, breathwork, meditation and exercise are also central to the couple’s lifestyle.

BIOHACKS FOR BEGINNERS: Good quality sleep is essential, and with an Oura ring, what gets measured gets managed, says Jim. Gut health and nutrition: the gut’s microbiome controls the immune system and lays the foundation for all-over health and resetting the gut’s biome can be a game changer.

Meditation: or any activity that gives the mind a break from continuous distracting thoughts and helps to engage

the parasympathetic nervous system.

Red and infra-red light therapy or photo bio modulation: regular use provides a subtle boost which reprogrammes the body’s cells to function optimally.

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“We brew 150 litres at a time – which would be about the volume some of the big boys would use just to clean their lines! Big breweries do produce craft beers but I wouldn’t say that’s really within the ‘spirit’ of craft brewing.”

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NZPD’S BEACHL ANDS

brews

Some might argue that the police are more inclined to poop a party than be the life of one. However, as JON RAWLINSON discovered, a couple of former cops are set to become (quite literally) the toast of many a party.

There’s beer in there! In fact, thanks to the efforts of a couple of ‘crafty cops’, there’s a business brewing too. Since retiring from the New Zealand Police after 28 years of service, Marcus Chawner (aka Chalky) has taken a fresh approach to life as co-owner of Beachlandsbased, Manaia Craft Brewers.

“There’s a story on the side of each bottle. With Chalky’s Hill, for example, it’s that life’s full of hills, so when you get to the top of one you should slow down, relax, enjoy a beer and appreciate how far you’ve already come before you climb the next.

“I’m working through my mid-life crisis,” he jokes, “I used to make home brew, and we’ve [my wife and I], always liked beer, so when we were looking for a change, buying a brewery was an obvious choice.

We bought the equipment and the brand last year. Since then, we’ve adjusted the beers to suit our palates.”

This former Police dog handler is no stranger to challenges; neither is his wife (the other half of the workforce), Natalie Fraser.

“When we met when we were both in the police,” Natalie says.

“I lived in Ellerslie before we moved to Manukau for about five and a half years’, but we had a boat at [Pine Harbour] so, pretty much, we moved to Beachlands to be closer to the boat. It made sense to us!”

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involved with the business, which is run from the couple’s home.

“I call myself the ‘operations manager’,” Marcus says, “Natalie is ‘everything else!’. But we create the beer together – that’s the key part. It’s the different flavours and combinations of flavour that draws us to drinking beer as well as making it.

“As with wine making, it’s partly an art and partly down to technical skill, making sure both work together is what makes a good brewer – I guess that does make us ‘winos’ as well as ‘beeros’! I think New Zealand palates have matured to see beer as they do wine.”

Similar to wine, or food, craft beer is intended to offer more than just a tipple to taste. The proof of the product may be in the drinking but the ‘how, where, why and with whom’ it is consumed is part of the package too.

“As with wine, people don’t just have a beer to quench their thirst, they also want to have an experience,” Natalie explains. “We also love country music so most of our beers are based on country music themes and we have spent a fair bit of time at festivals here and in the USA, in particular. Country music and beer go hand in hand.”

Including IPAs (Indian pale ales), APAs (American pale ales) brown ales, pilsners, lagers and bitters, all 10 beers in Manaia’s range are unfiltered and unpasteurised, using only malt, hops, yeast and water.

This couple’s creations are also more focused on malt than hops

– a point of difference when compared to many other brewers.

“Craft brewing is about taking beer back to the basics. You might add adjuncts to it but we start with those pure, core ingredients,” Marcus says. “We use the hashtag ‘malt matters’ because we believe the beer industry worldwide has gone ‘hopping mad’, relying too heavily on hops. Our philosophy is that beer is made from malt, with hops complementing rather than dominating. Malt should be the champion.”

Working within such parameters adds to the challenge, Marcus maintains.

“We brew 150 litres at a time – which would be about the volume some of the big boys would use just to clean their lines! Big breweries do produce craft beers but I wouldn’t say that’s really within the ‘spirit’ of craft brewing,” he smiles. “Some craft brewers contract out production but when we say we’ve made our beer, we’ve made our beer.”

The latest addition to the range, an Irish red ale called Queen of Hearts, which turned (as opposed to cut off!) a few heads when the couple showcased their wares at a festival, for the first time, in March.

“The Great Kiwi Beer Festival (Hamilton) was huge! The big, top-end breweries were there. We were so nervous; I said to Natalie, it was like playing for the Patumahoe

Prems one day then getting a call up to the All Blacks the next!”

Marcus recalls. “Personally, my favourite would be Chalky’s Hill – our most popular overall – but Queen of Hearts has been particularly well received.”

The couple hopes to take part in further festivals when ‘regular service is resumed’. In the meantime, we’re drinking their beer here – Manaia craft beers are often available at the Clevedon Village Farmer’s Market (Sundays) and from retailers including (locally) Super Liquor Beachlands, Liquorland Howick and Whitford Merchants.

In addition, those looking to ‘tap’ into these brews can find them at selected bars, cafes and restaurants, including Pepperjacks (Pine Harbour), Ambrosia (Beachlands) and, at times, on the guest tap at Franklin Taphouse (also in Beachlands).

Looking ahead, Marcus and Natalie say they have no plans to expand, at least, not too quickly – with craft brewing, bigger does not, necessarily, mean better.

“This is a lifestyle business for us; we’ve had enough stress in our lives,” Marcus adds. “These days, with support locally and from the NZ brewing community, we just enjoy creating, talking and drinking beer, which is not a bad way to make a living, we think.” eastlife | september 2020 |

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IF YOU GO DOWN

to the beach today…

BY WAYNE MARTIN Susan Mudford never had a teddy bear’s picnic in mind when she sat Big Ted on the David Brown tractor at her sister’s neighbouring Selwyn Road property during the first round of the Covid-19 lockdown earlier this year.

However, before she knew it, Big Ted’s family started to grow as the long time Howick resident took to adding a new bear or soft toy to the party on each day of lockdown.

In no time a sizeable sleuth of bear ‘cousins’ were soon indulging in

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daily ‘adventures’ – golfing, sailing, campervan tripping, car mechanics, lawn mowing, art classes and more – each display a credit to Susan’s ingenuity. “I really just did them for fun but when I saw the smiles and heard the laughter it made my day so I just kept going,” she says.

“One man even donated three giant teddies to the group. I never got his name but I would love to thank him. A couple of those teddies went to a refugee family.”

But that’s not the end of the story.

The furry farm soon turned into a drop-off point for foodbank donations. “Thanks to the

community it was pretty successful.

With demand for food parcels high during the lockdown, we gave it all to the Howick All Saints Church foodbank,” says Susan, who has lived in Howick much of her life.

“My grandparents arrived in Howick in the 1930’s and owned Webster’s Store at the bottom of Selwyn Road, for 50 years until 1985. The building still remains in the family today.”

Doug Webster, Susan’s father, was a toy maker who lovingly crafted wooden toys for disabled children and was featured in the Howick and Pakuranga Times.

Big Ted and Susan are still receiving donations for the local food bank.

He passed away in 1994.

“I was born just up the road from where I live and Howick is a very special place for me. My dad would have liked the bears being used to help others and I’m sure he’d have done a similar sort of thing”.

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NOT TO BE MISSED!

Pop up show an art Artists and art-lovers abound in east Auckland with local exhibitions and related events attracting strong interest. What’s more, it is seldom an effort to travel across town for similar events so, the Franklin Arts Festival Society Pop Up Art Show in Pukekohe is sure to tempt an appreciative audience from this part of the world.

Pulling together a pop up art show through Covid-19, Alert Level 3 has been no mean feat for the Franklin Arts Festival Society.

President, Lois Templeton, secretary, Caroline Burton and treasurer, Pamela Woods, together with a dedicated committee and volunteers, have worked tirelessly to ensure they bring to the district some extraordinary works from local and other artists.

“Usually the festival is held in February at the Pukekohe Town Hall and in the adjacent New Zealand Steel Gallery and Franklin Arts Centre with some 1000 creatives entering their work and

competing for considerable prize money,” Lois says.

“This year, when Covid-19 started emerging we decided to cancel.

However, we couldn’t let the year go by without hosting some sort of show; hence this event which is in the arts centre and the gallery but not the town hall.

“What’s more we are thrilled to have some 140 artists participating despite their being no prize money on the table. Hopefully, they will see some eager buyers!”

Among the many acclaimed artists contributing to the exhibition, including Lois herself, are:

JanMaree Vodanovich known for working with various media – pencil, ink, paint, words, mark-making, sculpture, body art, wearable art, ceramics and photography. Her impactful entry, Be Have and Do More in the style of Deb Weiers was inspired by the David Whyte poem, The Well of Grief.

Robin Ranga a multi-media artist who has won recognition in both ceramics and painting. She strives to create an awareness and notions of empathy to provoke responses of compassion, tolerance and hope for better understanding between differences in ideology and perceptions.

Anna Molineaux who works in a variety of mediums with a particular interest in printing, paint, resin, body art and sculpture, mainly inspired by body form, movement, the essence and energy of our being and always with a passion for colour, perspective and depth.

Caroline Burton a textile artist who uses felted wool and silk fibres often with three-dimensional sculptural elements inspired by natural forms.

Franklin Arts Festival Society Pop Up Art Show September 4 – October 8, 2020 NZ Steel Gallery and Franklin Arts Centre, 12 Massey Ave, Pukekohe.

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Waiuku Museum – SAVING ‘TIME’

Those of us with the ‘travel bug’ may seek treatment closer to home for some time yet.

Fortunately, there are many intriguing places to explore without needing to venture too far afield. One such destination is Waiuku township (southwest Auckland) and, in particular, its museum.

“The Waiuku Museum has so much history and information sitting right on our doorsteps,” museum curator, Jane Thorne,

says. “It has plenty on offer and, because it has a focus on local history, it is unique.”

While the museum may attract ‘out-of-towners’, it also draws locals keen to reconnect with their local and rural roots.

“It’s important to help people discover more about their past.

Often enough, the names of people featured in various ways, from a century ago or more, will still be familiar to many locals today. And,

a lot of older farming skills and techniques are being lost to new generations, so the museum is preparing to have more open and interactive learning days in the future to preserve them.”

Relying on the hard work of volunteers, the museum is (primarily) funded through subscriptions, with visitor payments and grants for specific projects also helping cover costs.

Funding at local board level is invaluable too.

EastLife readers may be familiar with Jane; in addition to illustrating children’s books, she is an acclaimed painter who has exhibited locally and featured in our May 2013 and December 2014 issues – e-editions accessible via www.eastlife.co.nz.

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SPRING INTO SOME

GARDENING….

Rockabye Early Learning Centre, in Highland Park takes the care and education of young children seriously. Today the focus is on introducing children to gardening.

Spring is officially here so now is the perfect time to start planting and to expect incredible growth in the garden. And, what better time to get children outside at the weekend where they can learn about planting and growing?

Sit down as a family and decide what to plant. Ask your children what they would like to grow.

We all know that if children are involved in the growing of the vegetables, they are much more likely to eat them.

Here are some suggestions: • Lettuce • Cabbage • Cauliflower • Broccoli • Carrots • Beetroot • Celery • Onions • Peas • Beans • Potatoes Plant tomatoes, capsicum, courgettes and cucumbers a bit later in the spring. You may even want to plant some flowers. Choose easy-care varieties offering lots of bright colour – marigolds, sweet pea and sunflowers. Children will love how tall the sunflowers grow.

The soil in your garden is starting to warm, and the days are longer so now’s the time to plant. Soil is the foundation of the garden: if you don’t get it right, nothing will grow to its full potential.

Try preparing it by adding some compost, and, depending on what you are growing, include other soil enhancers such as blood and

bone. Ask your local garden centre about the best products to use.

When you bring the bags of soil home, encourage your children to become involved. Get everyone busy digging.

Plants or seeds? Buying young plants (seedlings), which are ready to go, are a good choice because children can quickly see growth results. You may, however, choose to use seeds. Some seeds can be planted directly into the garden such as peas, beans and carrots.

Others, such as courgettes, need to be cultivated in a seed tray until they’re big enough to transfer to the garden. They will need careful watering.

Water – Make a daily watering roster involving adults and children.

Teach your children how to ensure plants receive enough water but are not drowned.

Weeding – Weeding isn’t a big chore if done regularly. Weeds absorb precious nutrients from the soil, stealing them from the plants.

Teach children how to pull up the weeds without damaging plants.

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MEETING THE

TEACHER! When meeting a child’s teacher, parents are invariably full of questions about their offspring’s social and academic progress at school. However, the average parent/teacher meeting rarely lasts longer than 15 minutes so it’s important to be prepared and make the most of that time.

HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO: PREPARE YOUR QUESTIONS AHEAD OF TIME: The best way to get a clear picture of how your child is doing in school is to prepare a set of questions to ask the teacher. How do they behave in class? Are they making progress? What can you do to help? Are there any rules you, as parents, are unaware of? Write down questions as they arise over the course of the school term to ensure you don’t forget anything.

SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CHILD: Describe how you perceive your child’s strengths, weaknesses and character traits.

Additionally, you should inform the teacher about any important developments that may affect your child’s behaviour such as a divorce, death or medical

diagnosis. The more information the teacher or school has, the better staff will be able to respond to your child’s needs.

KEEP AN OPEN MIND: Listen to what the teacher has to say before forming an opinion and be prepared to hear both the good and the bad. Don’t dismiss the possibility that your child may benefit from tutoring, counselling or some other type of intervention in either their school work or behaviour. Finally, regardless of the outcome of your interview, remember to first praise your child for areas in which they are making an effort, doing well and are showing progress then, in a positive and encouraging manner, address those areas which may need some work. www.eastlife.co.nz

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MOPHEAD CLEANS UP! In some quarters childish behaviour is actively encouraged! That’s most certainly the case when it comes to the subject matter of the latest top crop of New Zealand books.

Taking top honours (Margaret Mahy Book of the Year Award) at the recent New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults was Mophead by former Poet Laureate Selina Tusitala Marsh.

“We love this book’s design and production,” convenor of judges, Jane Arthur, says. “We love that it’s part picture book, part graphic novel, part memoir, part poem – its form is exactly what it wants and needs to be, which is

• Picture Book Award: Abigail and the Birth of the Sun, by Matthew Cunningham, illustrated by Sarah Wilkins (Puffin, Penguin Random House) • Wright Family Foundation Esther Glen Award for Junior Fiction: Lizard’s Tale, by Weng Wai Chan (Text Publishing) • Young Adult Fiction Award: Aspiring, by Damien Wilkins (Annual Ink / Massey University Press) the message of the book too.”

Described as ‘perfect’, Ms Marsh’s ‘supreme’ effort (published by Auckland University Press) also won the Elsie Locke Award for NonFiction. The book recounts a journey from self-conscious child to rubbing shoulders with world leaders and literary luminaries.

• Russell Clark Award for Illustration: The Adventures of Tupaia, illustrated by Mat Tait, written by Courtney Sina Meredith (Allen & Unwin with Tamaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum) • Wright Family Foundation Te Kura Pounamu Award for te reo Maori: Tio Tiamu, Kurahau, illustrated by Laya Mutton-Rogers (Huia Publishers) • Best First Book Award: #Tumeke!, Michael Petherick (Annual Ink / Massey University Press) Unfortunately, local publisher, Scholastic, was not in the winners’ circle this year but having five books reach the finals is quite the accomplishment regardless.

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Puzzle TIME CRYPTIC PUZZLE

1. A whack on the foot (4).

7. Calm when picked up (9).

8. A stop or a start, he made, to the race! (4).

9. The chief fellow I incarcerated (4).

10. Kind of a street that’s lined with gold (4).

11. Left a deposit on the whip (4).

14. In for is better at making amends than the others (2,4,4).

16. What made this quarrel unlike the others? (10).

19. Miss out the mistakes, or just accept them (4).

22. Come down for three months (4).

24. Small-time pundit (4).

25. For the audition, blew down (4).

26. Do they sell, to the French, sea shanties? (9).

27. Yanks come back to study (4).

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2. Thunderous applause? (5).

3. What to give mother to eat? (6).

4. Look for the key-man (6).

5. Covers over the cake and refreshments (4).

6. With thick ears, upset and despondent (5-4).

12. Breathes, “Cross ‘snakes’ out” (9).

13. Some will go in with Alfred (4).

15. Round, we’re told, the plant (4).

17. The scamp who was Clara’s downfall (6).

18. Deny falsifying a ten when the age was entered up (6).

20. “Let the hall how?” the cockney asked (5).

21. Level at the time in the race (5).

23. Speed at which the child will polish off the ice-cream? (4).

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GREYING

Are you ready to stop dyeing your hair and embrace your natural look even if it means underneath the colour you have shown the world for many years, you hair is now grey or white?

If so, here are three ways you can transition to grey hair.

tends to look more youthful when worn short.

CUT IT OFF: While this option isn’t for everyone, it’s certainly the fastest way to make the switch.

Let your roots grow out at least three centimetres and consult your hairdresser before you make the change to established the style of cropped cut which will best suit you.

KEEP IT CAMOUFLAGED: During the transition, non-permanent touch-up products allow you to conceal grey roots, which you can do until they grow out to the desired length. Keep in mind that this option requires frequent maintenance as these concealers wash out easily and must be regularly reapplied.

ASK FOR HIGHLIGHTS: This is a good option if you have light hair as highlights can seamlessly blend the dyed ends with your natural roots. While this allows you to maintain your length, it should be noted that grey hair

Finally, to prevent your grey hair from looking dull or yellow, opt for hydrating products specifically designed for grey hair such as blue or purple shampoo.

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Eastcliffe life Covid-19 lockdowns may have left some people feeling isolated and eager for company. But at Eastcliffe Retirement Resort in Orakei, residents have enjoyed social connectivity carefully managed by staff so that even in the resort bubble there has been camaraderie and a reassuring sense of wellbeing. Here, two residents talk about their move to Eastcliffe and why it has been so successful.

RADIO WAVES TO OCEAN WAVES –DON LINDEN Retired broadcaster and entertainer Don Linden doesn’t have a microphone in hand as often as in the past but his very presence at Eastcliffe Retirement Resort speaks of an era and ‘a mouth’ many residents well remember.

Don’s radio show for children, and his fronting of the popular Sunday morning Junior Request programme of memorable stories and songs, may be from times past but, today, he is still as large as life and making the most of it at Eastcliffe.

“I came here five years ago. On my first visit I liked what I saw.

The unit was light and open; the design and the fittings were quality and the ocean beyond, spectacular but I preferred a unit overlooking the activity

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of the car park, road and houses – I like to see the comings and goings; the sea view I can enjoy from resort lounges!

FOR MORE INFORMATION Having downsized once or twice previously, Don says he brought minimal trappings to his new home then added as he saw fit – “IKEA was a huge help!”

Now completely at home in the Eastcliffe environment, he admits it took a little getting used to at first but once settled, “who would want to move?”

“There’s a lot going on if you want it – the secret being, if you want it. I walk 40 laps of the pool every day and I’m active online. Even in lockdown my life didn’t change much.

P: (09) 521 9015 E: receptioneastcliffe@ eastcliffe.co.nz 217 Kupe Street, Orakei, Auckland “The thing I really like is that Eastcliffe is small; some places are so big you wouldn’t know who was living there. Here everybody knows everybody and you’re always welcome if you knock on the manager’s door; there’s no battling your way through tiers of hierarchy. It’s a very good life. ”

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NEW ARRIVAL – NORMA GARRETT: Norma Garrett has been in her independent apartment at Eastcliffe just two months and is amazed at how well she has settled.

to buy a Ponsonby apartment near shops, the café scene and foreshore walks. However, when evaluating prices, body corp, rates and more, I was daunted.”

to town and the waterfront with beautiful sea views and welcoming staff plus a host of amenities – I could see myself living here.”

“I had a three-bedroom, twobathroom home at Northcote and loved my life but the house size and sloping section were getting hard to manage. Having lived in Sydney for 30 years and on the Shore for 15, I liked inner city living and thought

Then, on a suggestion, Norma, who grew up in Kohimarama, decided to take a look at Eastcliffe on Orakei.

Now, just weeks into her new home, Norma is looking forward to in-house activities – entertainment, happy hour and restaurant, just a few – as well as easy companionship.

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“At 72 I didn’t think I was ready for village life but I instantly warmed to Eastcliffe being close

“But, wonderfully, I retain my

independence. In many ways I have the life I had – I go out, walk, visit friends, and have family and friends over but I can have an even fuller life with all that’s on offer here.

Yes, I’m still adjusting but I’m so happy with my choice.” www.eastlife.co.nz

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Tough pandemic times with many people out of work or on reduced wages have seen more families step closer to the breadline.

Thankfully, Easy Choice Family Kai booklets are available online to help families shop for, cook and eat nourishing and affordable food with zero waste.

The four seasonal cookbooks contain four weekly meal plans with five dinner recipes. Each recipe is designed to feed a family of six (two adults and four children under 10) or four adults.

Award-winning culinary chef, Steve Weston has created the meals as a ‘how to’ for those who are new to living in poverty or with a reduced budget.

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He has set the budget for ingredients at $60 per week and the books contain grocery lists, imagery and text to explain the different food groups and recommended portion sizes for a healthy diet.

What could be better than a meal fit for a king? How about meals fit for the gods? Named after a substance the ancient Greeks believed to be ‘the food of the gods’, Ambrosia Bar & Restaurant delivers with more down-to-earth cuisine too. From bar snacks and breakfasts, to lunches and dinners, Ambrosia (open weekdays, 10am-11pm, and 8am-11pm, weekends) offers a wide range of fare from around the world, including a sumptuous Sunday roast – just $21 including any house drink!

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They also come with shopping tips on how to save the most money when making purchases and tricks on how to use the likes of broccoli stalks or to butterfly a chicken.

Meals include anything from a

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standard roast chicken to nasi goreng, lentil bolognese and cheese and bacon bread pudding, all designed to help stretch the budget further.

In addition, FREE online video demonstrations hosted by Steve also show how the recipes can be prepared to help meal time pressures.

“All of the recipes are nutritionally balanced with healthy ingredients including vegetables, beans and whole grains,” he says. “They are wholesome and hearty with no fuss required to bring a good quality meal to the family table. Some of the recipes are particularly generous which means there are leftovers which can be frozen or used for lunch the next day.” eastlife | september 2020 |

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VINTAGE ROUNDUP Wine columnist and connoisseur, DENNIS KNILL, gives his view on new releases and award-winning vintages.

In New Zealand one name revered for its contribution to the wine industry is that of Villa Maria. Long associated with premium wines it’s one of our most awarded wineries with a wide range of labels and wine styles. No surprises why the winery continues to dominate the market here and abroad.

From all the varietals produced by the winery there is one that will always appeal as a shining light. Made from green skinned grapes the wine’s trademark characteristics are crispness, intensity and distinctive aromas.

Add fresh tropical, citrus flavours with a long and dry finish, combined with soft layers of acidity and there you have it – sauvignon blanc, one of our most elegant and classy favourites.

As a wine producing nation we produce some incredible sauvignon blanc. Even for the novice winemaker it’s awfully hard to get it wrong.

If $15 is your total spend you will not only be spoiled for choice but amazed at the quality inside the bottle.

Finding the perfect selection can be a challenge so here is my selection from Villa Maria’s latest releases which are sure to please:

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’19 LeftField Nelson sauvignon blanc RRP $18 a clean and concentrated wine which ticks all the boxes with its freshness crisp textures and dry mineral finish. Don’t let the price fool you.

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‘19 Villa Maria Taylors Pass Single Vineyard sauvignon blanc RRP $30 oozing with concentrated crispness and dry citrus flavours which are fresh and powerful on the palate.

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’19 Esk Valley Marlborough sauvignon blanc RRP $20 elegant and aromatic with rich fruity flavours which are full and intense with an abundance of ripe acidity. Great buying at this price.

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SAVOYARDE When dipping into authentic French cuisine, say you say ‘qui’? If so, we have the perfect recipe for you, a fondue! It may be one of the most famous dishes from the foot of the French Alps but this Fondue Savoyarde comes from the chef at Le Chef in Auckland City.

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100g cheese emmental 100g cheese comte 100g cheese beaufort 1 tbsp cornflour 250ml white wine

• 1 tsp chopped garlic and rosemary • 1 fresh baguette • A pinch of salt

Begin by grating each cheese into a bowl, to ensure a smooth melting texture. Add the cornflour to the bowl of grated cheese and toss thoroughly to coat all pieces.

Combine the wine, salt, garlic and rosemary into a fondue pot or a large saucepan, then simmer over a medium-low heat. Once the liquid is simmering add the cheese in small increments to the pot, stirring well between each addition to ensure a smooth fondue texture. Continue to consistently stir through the mixture until smooth.

CHEF’S Once the fondue is ready, remove from heat and serve while very hot.

Slice up the baguette into small cubes and dip into the fresh fondue.

Dip and... bon appetit!

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Taste

Try our latest flavours of the month and experience a range of new products with a real taste difference. EastLife is always on the lookout for new products to tantalise the tastebuds of our readers.

OH, BROTHER! Brothers aren’t usually described as ‘sweet’, but these two new ‘bros’ sure are!

Designed to present honey as nature intended, Beebro’s range now includes Raw Avocado Honey (boasting a robust buttery molasses flavour) and Raw Pohutukawa Honey (which delivers a creamy texture with a mellow salty finish). These (and more) Beebro Honey products can be ordered online (www.beebro.co.nz) and tastings are on offer most Saturday’s at the weekly markets in Howick.

WHIT TAKER’S BESTIES WITH BUNDY! Trans-Tasman rivalry encourages both Kiwis and Aussies to lift their game, but when we combine forces we’re practically unbeatable!

Working together, Australia’s iconic Bundaberg brand and New Zealand’s own chocolate masters, Whittaker’s, have produced a sumptuous new snack, Whittaker’s Brewed Ginger Caramel. Available (for a limited time) from retailers nationwide, these 250g blocks are just like chocolate ginger beer only not so fizzy! www.eastlife.co.nz

KITS A HIT, BACKING BL ACK Meal kits may be on the menu of many a Kiwi home but saving room for a Black Pineapple during after dinner drinks is becoming a popular option too. Black Pineapple’s cocktail kits feature everything necessary to serve up a range of tempting tipples (including garnishes, glassware and barware) as well as easy-to-follow instructions. Boxes are available via www.blackpineapple.co.nz and offer a choice of one-off, weekly, fortnightly or monthly deliveries Auckland wide.

CHANTAL ORGANICS CEREALS – HOT & WHOLESOME This is how they make porridge! It might be a Scottish dish but the creative Kiwis at Chantal Organics have developed new hot cereals that take this age-old favourite to a new level!

Paleo and vegan-friendly, this organic, nutrient-dense, glutenfree porridge is available in minutes with two tasty varieties (Cinnamon Roll and Blackcurrant & Flax) to choose from.

Just add a half a cup of hot water, to the cereal mix and stir, then, hey presto, you have a quick, easy breakfast full of essential nutrients. Packs (each includes five pouches) can be purchased from selected supermarkets and health food stores nationwide – RRP $12.99. eastlife | september 2020 |

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CARAMBA! IT’S SPRING Drawing inspiration from the charms and vibrant culture of South America, Loobie’s Story Spring/Summer 2020 collection offers an exquisite colour palette of coastal blues, blushing pinks and corals interspersed with calm, soothing greens spiced up with sunkissed tan accents.

A whirl of Samba-infused dresses with twirling hemlines and flirty detailing, the Caramba range is ready to glide you seamlessly through the warmer months – femininity shines with soft metallic touches to catch the light and draw the eye.

It’s also time to embrace the midi-dress; a fresh, playful silhouette which is both flattering and easy to wear, working effortlessly with gently structured soft linen and cotton jackets and suiting to bring a touch of the carnival to the everyday.

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MIGRAINE AND

YOUR VISION Kristine Jensen, Eyes of Howick owner-optometrist, recently talked about pattern glare, a condition which causes light sensitivity and discomfort from viewing passages of text or other stripy patterns. Here she explains there may also be an association with migraine.

SYMPTOMS OF MIGRAINE: Warning stage – You may experience subtle clues indicating a developing migraine. These may include neck stiffness, mood changes, constipation, fatigue, thirst or craving of sweet foods.

Aura – visual disturbance such as light flashes, zig-zags, spots or tunnel vision but may also cause numbness or tingling on one side of the face or body, hearing or speech disturbance, memory loss, confusion, dizziness or even fainting. Aura usually occurs before the headache and most commonly persists for 5-20 minutes. Some people will experience the aura without the headache developing.

The Headache – throbbing pain, usually on one side of the head, which may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light, sound or head movement.

Resolution & Hangover – usually symptoms gradually fade but a ‘hangover ‘effect can persist from hours to several days. Symptoms may be similar to the early warning stage or can be the opposite, i.e. If appetite was initially lost you may be incredibly hungry.

WHAT CAUSES MIGRAINE: • Genetics – sufferers often have a first degree relative with migraine • Sensory overload – sensitivity to light, patterns, sound and even smells

• Foods and food additives – certain foods, such as cheese and chocolate, may trigger a migraine. MSG and some artificial sweeteners may also be implicated.

• Sleep disturbance – either too much or not enough sleep • Other possible causes – hormonal fluctuations, stress or anxiety, physical exertion.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO: If experiencing regular headaches, or any significant headache event, visit your GP for a thorough general health assessment and diagnosis.

A headache diary is useful to help pinpoint any trigger to your headache.

What can help? Medication can be prescribed to reduce the pain and even prevent events from occurring. Some patients require referral to a neurologist to help manage their symptoms.

Incorporate lifestyle changes such as getting regular sleep, exercise, a healthy diet and limit alcohol.

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Consider an eye examination. In my experience, those with migraine often benefit from correction of even small vision imperfections.

Lenses are recommended to reduce light intensity, blue-light exposure, reflection and glare indoors.

Prescription sunglasses are helpful in brighter light conditions.

One client, who suffers from migraine, has also found relief from light sensitivity with the new Acuvue Transition Contact Lenses. These lenses incorporate the adaptive tint technology of traditional transition spectacle lenses but within a contact lens.

They can even help to reduce glare when night driving.

Feel free to contact us if you have any queries about your vision or light sensitivity.

Pop in and see our friendly team for quality eye care and advice or check out our wide range of the latest fashion glasses.

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WHAT IS MIGRAINE: It is a neurovascular headache, meaning it manifests as a result of complex events and interactions between both the central and peripheral nervous system and blood supply to the brain. Migraine is considered the third most common disabling event for those under 50 years.

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days WARMER ahead With the arrival of spring, it’s time to add a little ‘season-ing’ to summer dressing and the easy way to bring a touch of ‘spice’ to your wardrobe is with Mardell’s new range incorporating gorgeous cinnamon, turmeric, and sienna hues.

Fashioned from cool, comfortable cottons knits, linen and viscose, this easy-wear range also

features exclusive prints from France and Holland landing an element of Europe on Pacific shores.

This New Zealand-made range ensures only limited numbers are available in each style – less chance of a ‘touché ‘ moment when out and about and best of all, Mardell garments are available in the heart of Howick.

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Beauty COUNTER ADD AN ELEGANT TOUCH TO WINTER HAIR The new Mita™ Winter Wonderland Collection of shimmery scrunchies and bejewelled clips provides elegant, statement hair pieces in icy blues, cool silvers and neutral pearls, adding colour and sparkle to favourite hair styles this season.. Clips include three oversized barrette clips from the Mita Icy Clip Set as well as the Mita Faux Pearl & Gold Leaf Clips with gold leaf detailing and classic pearls for instant glamour. On the other hand, what better than a selection of scrunchies to tie back hair when needed and Mita has a selection to suit day or night?

These mix and match hair accessories will dress your hair, add colour and give your seasonal look a sense of allure. Clips (packs of 3 or 4 RRP $9.99-$10.99); Scrunches (packs of 2 or 4 RRP $8.99).

REFR ESH YOU R WIN TER LOO K! When seasons change make-up routines need a refresher. So, check out Wet n Wild’s extended collection to add warmth and depth to makeup looks on darker days. Experiment with bold looks – add dramatic eyeliner for winter nights, or, soft, warm tones for inside days and paint your lips with rich plum or burgundy shades for an attention-grabbing look. Wet n Wild’s Mega Last Stained Glass Lip Gloss (RRP $16.99) is a transfer-proof, kiss-proof lip gloss delivering up to eight hours of creamy, lightweight wear time. A nourishing formula, it combines the shine of a gloss with the lasting power of a stain. Wet n Wild’s Mega Last Lipstick in both Matte or Shine – they’re weightless and longwearing (just RRP $6.99 each).

GIVE DRY LIPS SOME LOVE FABULOUS BROWS DOWN TO THE KIT! It is no secret that killer brows complete your look.

Wet n Wild’s Ultimate Brow Kit is a must-have for boosting your brow game. The five-piece set includes tweezers, brow brush, two new shades of brow powders, and 1 brow setting wax to keep brows in place. As with Wet n Wild’s entire range, these products are cruelty-free. Wet n Wild prides itself on being a socially and environmentally conscious brand, while bringing you the latest in affordable, quality makeup.

Wet n Wild Ultimate Brow Kit (RRP $8.99). www.eastlife.co.nz

Dry lips are a classic winter beauty symptom. The skin on our lips is particularly sensitive and often damaged by cold temperatures, wind, and UV rays. For beautiful, nourished lips, treat yourself to NIVEA Lip Care Repair & Protect.

The unique soothing formula immediately melts into your lips, providing instant relief and keeps your lips moisturised for 24 hours, helping repair chapped lips. With SPF15, it also protects your lips against the harmful effects of the sun.

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BEST FOOT FORWARD: Whether as floor or wall coverings, rugs can warm a room and look incredibly cool too. As Rug Society’s Spring 2020 Collection proves, warm pastels are the ‘new neutrals’, trend wise, with metallic colourings (such as gold and brass) as well as cool blues to the fore.

However, elegantly simple (in terms of colour) black and white designs, as well as shades of chocolate brown, wine, olive green, and yellow ochre, also provide those with good ‘taste’ a little something extra from this collection.

Just a small part of this Portugal-based designer’s wide range of rugs, the Spring Collection features pieces suited to homes, batches offices and any other space where inspired design is (ironically) something to look up to.

Rug Society’s pieces can be shipped to New Zealand by arrangement; to contact the company, visit www.rugsociety.eu.

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Tips

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KITCHEN LIGHTING The kitchen belongs to the category of rooms where we spend most of our time so it’s important the lighting is optimised to elevate the experience!

LIG HTI NG FAL LS INT O THR EE MA IN CA TEG OR IES : • Ambient light fixtures in the kitchen include recessed lights mounted inside shallow openings in the ceiling, flush-mount or semi-flush-mount fixtures which affix to the ceiling with a small or large gap between the fixture and ceiling, respectively, and chandeliers or lanterns which hang from the ceiling by a chain.

• Task light fixtures include pendant lights which hang from the ceiling and multi-bulb LED strips or LED tape that mounts or sticks on or inside your kitchen cabinets, pantry, or drawers.

Under-cabinet lighting is ideal for illuminating countertops • Accent light fixtures include cove lights built into the ceiling and puck lights—round, low-profile lights that mount on or inside cabinets.

SELECT THE RIGHT COLOUR: Be sure to choose the same light colour for all of your bulbs. It’s not as tricky as it sounds; retailers usually offer 3000K as warm white; it’s the most common. However, 2700K provides a finer lighting mood; ask a lighting retailer or specialist about availability.

ADAPT LIGHTING TO YOU INTERIOR: If you have cupboards above your worktop, focus on lighting under these cabinets. If you have none, it becomes important to add lighting above the countertop, including subtle lighting to create atmosphere, but primarily stronger lighting, (perhaps 400k) for when you need worktop lights.

EMPHASISE BEAUTIFUL TILES Place the light source closer to the wall underneath your cupboards, if you want to emphasise the tiles or backsplash.

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Choose point LED lighting instead of a joint LED under cupboards for worktop lighting, as the strip often gives a flatter and therefore a dull light.

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People spend some of their most important moments around the dinner table and lighting plays an important role when it comes to the desired mood. Opt for a gentle, preferably dimmable light source and make sure that the lamp above the dining table doesn’t block the view or the person you’re talking to.

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Whoopsy! How many readers were left scratching their heads when tackling last month’s Puzzle Time? More than a few for sure although, undoubtedly, everyone soon realised the gremlins had been at work furnishing EastLife with the wrong crossword grid. Apologies to all and here is the correct grid for last month. Turn to page 20 for our this month’s Puzzle Time challenge.

With the poor construction methods and compliance we have inherited in NZ, we see plenty of moisture damage, due to poor design, substandard products, and short cuts to keep costs down.

In some areas we see issues before the demo stages but, where issues have been neglected for years, the damage can be massive, resulting in a lot more work than expected.

Maintaining one’s home matters; how it is presented is important.

Budget blowouts: There are two main reasons why costs turn out to be higher than expected: • Insufficient detail in the original brief/costings – the more detail included in your renovation brief, the more accurately it can be costed. Choose suppliers, tradespeople and project managers who will provide a firm quote (rather than an estimate) and avoid uncapped hourly rates.

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• Unforeseen expenses – problems often come to light once a renovation is underway.

This is one reason experienced renovators recommend having a contingency of at least 15-20% of the total budget to cover the unforeseen.

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Communication challenges: your project underway Effective communication is vital

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After meetings or important discussions, follow up by email to ensure your requirements are clear and you understand the cost implications of any decision. This is important, even for apparently minor details such as the position of power points because moving them at a later date could cause delays as well as additional costs.

Poor planning: Effective planning ensures time and money are spent wisely, delivering maximum value.

Plans should be in place well before your renovation start date. This will help ensure all procurement is completed in good time, the order of work is logical and efficient and that clients understand the scope of work before it begins.

Time pressures: Clients will often come to Refresh Renovations with a tight deadline for a project.

Sometimes there is little or no flexibility, particularly if the renovation is undertaken ahead of a special occasion or special event. At other times, clients may be time poor and look to Refresh Renovations to deliver a quality job, quickly and with limited input from their side.

Top Tips: • Plan, plan, plan!

• Engage an experienced renovation company – it will see possible issues from the outset.

• Understand what is needed in terms of trades, process, and compliance.

Call Kim or Laura to get your project underway: 0800 004 600 www.refresh.co.nz

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if a project is to be completed on time and within budget. Make it a priority to work with people with whom you can communicate and feel comfortable with. Make sure you understand exactly what is and is not included in a quote.

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Jacs WE KNOW

They say a week is a long time in politics which means 2020 must feel more like a decade for our PM. Since the re-emergence of Covid-19 cases and subsequent lockdowns, Auckland has now entered ‘Alert Level 2.5’ during ‘lockdown 2.0’. So, as recent reports from Ms Ardern’s office show, a certain little bug has been dominating her agenda of late.

TERRORIST ‘NAMED’, SHAMED? Convicted of killing 51 people in Christchurch in March 2019, Brenton Tarrant has been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole by New Zealand’s courts; in addition, he has been designated a ‘terrorist entity’ by our Prime Minister.

“Designating the offender is an important demonstration of New Zealand’s condemnation of terrorism and violent extremism in all forms,” Ms Ardern said on September 1. “This designation ensures the offender cannot be involved in the financing of terrorism in the future.”

Under Section 22 of the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002, the Prime Minister may designate individuals or groups as terrorist entities, on advice from officials. A modern take on being declared an ‘outlaw’, it is no empty gesture – Mr Tarrant’s assets have been frozen and any considered by the courts to support his ‘activities’ can fall afoul of the law themselves.

“The trauma of March 15 is not easily healed but today I hope is the last where we have any cause to hear or utter the name of the terrorist behind it.

His deserves to be a lifetime of complete and utter silence,” Ms Ardern said after Tarrant’s sentencing on August 27.

“I want to acknowledge the strength of our Muslim community who shared their words in court over the past few days... Nothing will take the pain away but I hope you felt the arms of New Zealand around you through this whole process, and I hope you continue to feel that through all the days that follow.” www.eastlife.co.nz

L AW FIRMS AMALGAMATE

VACS – THE FACTS Vaccinations may not be silver bullets but it’s looking likely they will prove one of the most important weapons against Covid-19.

“Since day dot of this global pandemic, the Government has gone hard and early in our plan to eliminate the virus and work in as many ways as possible to secure a vaccine as soon as it’s available,” Ms Ardern confirmed in late August, some 5-7 months after ‘day dot’.

In addition to the $37 million confirmed in May, funding has now allocated – in the order of ‘hundreds of millions of dollars’ – to ensure Kiwis have access to vaccinations as soon as possible.

“In May, we set out our vaccine strategy, which includes contributing to the global effort, actively working with our Australian neighbours, domestic research, and investing in our own manufacturing capability,” the PM added.

“We are working particularly closely with Australia to ensure we are connected to all parts of vaccine development, distribution and use.”

ELECTION DATE CHANGE Although this year’s general election has been delayed, the PM has made clear it will go ahead on October 17.

She said Covid-19 will be with us for some time. “Continuously pushing out an election does not lessen the risk of disruption ... I will not change the election date again.”

After more than 40 years serving the legal needs of families in Pakuranga and the Eastern suburbs, Muller Law has now amalgamated with the well known, Ellerslie-based legal firm, Bruce Scott Stevens.

Muller Law will no longer operate from its original premises in the Pakuranga Plaza. The new amalgamation of Bruce Scott Muller Law is now located at 195 Main Highway, Ellerslie – parking at the door.

According to the four partners of Bruce Scott Muller Law, “this step enables us to continue our expansion and bring a wider level of expertise for the benefit of our clients.

“We are now situated right next to the motorway off-ramp and within walking distance to the Ellerslie train station, offering a convenient and quality experience/service.”

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Its aim is always to give as best a service as possible, something not often seen in business today.

Clients particularly appreciate that all staff have been with the firm for many years, enabling them to build a long-standing rapport.

The firm now acts for second and even third generations of the same family. Many clients continue to see their trusted legal adviser even if they have moved to another area.

Now in its new format, Bruce Scott Muller Law looks forward to continuing to assist the public with quality legal advice from its new premises in Ellerslie.

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WHY DO WE NEED A WILL?

THERE IS HOPE

Wynyard Wood solicitor, CHANDIMA ARTHUR, provides advice on the necessity of having a will.

Your Will sets out what you want done with your property when you die and how you want your dependants (spouse, partner, children, grandchildren etc) to be looked after.

furniture to be left to particular family members, friends or a charitable organisation. You can give directions as to how a business you own should be dealt with when you die.

If you die without a Will, the law specifies how your property will be distributed and this may not be what you or your family wanted.

Furthermore, it can cause financial and emotional stress to your family after your death to make a claim against your estate to receive their entitlement.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER

YOUR WILL SHOULD: • Name at least one executor who will be responsible to see that your wishes expressed in your Will are carried out and will administer your estate until it is distributed • Make adequate provision for your dependants including spouse/partner, minor children, adult children who are unable to look after themselves and sometimes parents • Specify who you want to inherit your personal possessions and assets.

You can also name preferred guardians for any minor children, specify any funeral wishes, any specific gifts such as cash payments, jewellery, artwork or

• You should make a Will when you marry or enter in to a civil union as any Will made prior to that is automatically cancelled unless it was made in contemplation of that particular marriage or civil union.

• You should revise your Will if a relationship ends.

• If you die without a Will, all your assets do not automatically pass to your partner. Only jointly owned property (property or bank accounts) will pass on to the surviving co-owner.

• The last Will you signed, even if it’s out of date, will be the one used when you die. It is a good idea to review and update your Will as circumstances change.

WHY SHOULD YOU SEE A LAWYER? If your Will does not comply with the law, it may be invalid. A lawyer can give you advice and express your wishes, so they have the legal effect you intend, and ensure your Will is properly drawn up and valid.

(BILL POTTER — Personal Power Coach. Thought Leader. Global Speaker. Bill has already made personal presentations in 57 countries... so far. http://www. speakers.co.nz/our-speakers/all-speakers/bill-potter/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToRhF22nARM

PART 1 You will have heard such quotes as: where there is a will, there is a way and while there is life, there is hope. What about the quote: there is hope, when you give up dope! One definition of hope is...‘to want something to happen or to be true, usually with a good reason, to think that it might.’

Now you can do your research, contact as many people who can advise you and...look back into history (even as it is regularly being ‘re-written’ to suit certain narratives) to understand the lessons to be learnt and from which solutions may grow. Then arrive at the strategies that will make hope real again?

have. Duh! Guess wot? YOU will decide that. By all means seek help, look for mentors, share with your friends and do everything you can to discover WHO you are and WHO you will be! Kapeesh.

Let no other... drown your dreams, in a sea of scepticism.

Avoid those who keep muttering that there is ‘no hope’. Embrace those who will discuss ‘new hope’. Avoid all Negaholics. Mix ‘n’ mingle with those who are preparing ‘the next horizon’.

Become an enthusiastic advocate and activist of positive change for a better world...yourself. Start making a difference, now!

Unfortunately, YOU have to make the final decisions, whether there is hope or not, and having done so, take the action that best represents the future for all. Here are 45 people who followed the advice... ‘never lose hope!’. https:// www.developgoodhabits.com/ successful-people-failed/

I have created my new, international ‘after Covid-19’ Course... LeaderSpeak©. It is for achievers who want to become leaders, but are not yet sufficiently confident to lead or to present well. I introduced the ‘2020-2030 : The Tumultuous Decade’ challenge, in early 2019.

It is here! So...let’s talk. Now is good.

Sadly, too many people still need someone to tell them who they are and what potential they may

Cheers. Bill. duitdammit@gmail.com

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