EastLife - September 2022 by Times Media

BLOOMING BEAUTIFUL! The cover showcases a foil midi wrap foil front dress with an eye-catching rambling rose print from Apt Collections. Heralding the onset of the glorious Spring season, this foil tiered dress is crafted from a renewable textured viscose which means the fabric is better for the planet. The fabric has an elegant hand feel and is the ultimate lightweight and breezy style for summer. More Spring must-haves from APT Collections on page 25.

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Spring is all about new life, quivering with possibility, hope, a new beginning. Rebirth. Which brings us to a new series we’ve kicked o this issue. It’s the story of hope and belonging. Also, of religious and political persecution, crime, punishment and a new tomorrow. In the series of heart-rending and inspiring immigrant stories, we map the lives of those who have faced severe persecution that led them to flee their birth country…. as they try and nd roots in New Zealand, a country that o ered them freedom, at last! And hope…. to make a new beginning as they change the narrative of their lives.

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ON THE COVER HOPE AND NEW BEGINNINGS 3 WIN! 4 FACES & PLACES 6-7 WHAT’S ON 8-11 INTERVIEW Finding hope a er persecution 12-13 Q&A With Sarah Dobson 17 PUZZLE TIME Crossword and sudoku 20-21 TRAVEL Croatia – stunning beauty 23 PHOTOS Beauties to watch out for 24-32 FASHION FEATURE Style trend guide for every budget 33-35 BEAUTY & HEALTH • Take 5 with Neelu Taore • Beauty Counter • Regular columnists 36-39 FOOD • Recipes • Taste 40-42 HOME • Out of Europe • Regular columnists 23 FARIDA MASTER EDITOR 8 15 THIS MONTH

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Spring/summer 2022 collection is about vibrant colours and striking prints inspired by travel to exotic places as the world has opened again, and our minds are free to travel and daydream. Dream on. Check out the season’s musthaves with Apt Fashion. Also read about fashion icon Anne Mardell, who has her heels rmly rooted in the fashion rmament for over four decades of designing and creating beautiful clothing. We’ve packed in styling tips from Zebrano—a guide to dressing for your body type—fashion fundamentals that play up your favourite features. From eyewear to footwear that’s trending, we’ve got you summer ready with new fashion arrivals.

There is a distinct shi as the landscape changes to optimism, strength and a new promise with the change of seasons. There is a breath of life bursting out of every nook and cranny as days get warmer. Goodbye Winter, hello It’sSpring!time to pack up those grey knits and tuck away the woollies. Let’s bring out the vibrant palette, block colours, pastel shades, floral designs as we embrace vibrancy and pure joy that Spring brings with it!

This issue, we’ve upped the style stakes with a Spring fashion trend guide for every pocket. From the season’s new pick-me-ups to embracing the art of op shopping, the pages have an injection of new energy and levity that will take you through your weekdays and Loobie’sweekends.Story brings floral designs that translate the wild beauty of nature to life in fashion.

Ginni, Jamaliyeh and Sona faced harrowing times as they escaped from Iran during the Iranian revolution. Not only are they truly grateful for nding freedom at the end of a dangerous journey but they have continued to give back to New Zealand. Here’s to stories of survival underlined by hope and success, in the season that celebrates life. May we embrace the beauty of nature to nd the inner beauty that us.withinresonatesallof

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From building and plumbing to farming, having the right tools of the trade is essential. However, as Kane Brisco shows, ensuring those who work ‘on the tools’ are at their best is just as important. Drawing from his own experiences, Kane shares methods to help with the physical and mental demands that come part and parcel with life on the land. We have a copy to giveaway. Kane Brisco: Tools for the Top Paddock | RRP $37.99 | HarperCollins Publishers NZ

To enter the draw for any of these competitions visit www.eastlife.co.nz. One entry per email address / person; entries close September 30, 2022. Winners notified by phone30, or email.

From full and fluttery to adding a mysterious look or drama your to your eyes, there are so many ways to elevate your lashes to the next level! Natio’s new collection of mascaras with lash de ning formulas and wands is there for every need. From Waterproof mascara to Extreme Volume, Boost and Curl, Precision, Amplify and Separate, Miracle Lash, there is a lot to choose from. Two lucky winners get to bag three sets of Natio’s new range of mascaras (starting RRP $19.99). and Beebro, the brand-new, pure manuka honey has a feel-good story. They have teamed up with Mike King’s non-pro t organization The Nutters Club in promoting Mental Health awareness and support. For every jar purchased, they give a $1 donation to The Nutters Club. Rewarewa honey has a full-bodied caramel-like flavour and is delicious to eat straight from the jar. The honey can be purchased at the Howick Village Markets on Saturdays 8am-12.30pm. The buzz is that we have three jars of Beebro (RRP $18, 500g) to give away, so like us on facebook and ‘bee’ in to win!

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Together we have serious concerns for how the Auckland Council has been managed. Rates keep rising, spending exceeds income and debt is ballooning.

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Maurice Williamson was the member of parliament for Pakuranga (included Howick) for 30 years. He has recently returned to New Zealand from a diplomatic posting as New Zealand’s Consul General in Los Angeles and is also standing for the Auckland Council here in the Howick Ward.

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They all turned up…the past and present members as well as charter members and guests of Zonta East Auckland, to celebrate their 35th birthday. Adding a special sparkle to the occasion was Phillipa Jacobs-Lory, New Zealand Governor of Zonta. The evening that honoured the past and looked forward to the future, had Michelle Prasad, the young founder and CEO of the Good Start Foundation Michelle Prasad share her journey of setting up a charitable trust.

Of more concern is the fact the wishes of the general public are being just totally ignored. Your vote can ensure Auckland’s future.

Sharon Stewart QSM is standing for re-election to the Auckland Council to continue serving the community that she loves. Having lived here for most of her life, her family history within the district goes back over 100 years.

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It’s spring and September is Bee Aware month! Learn about the vital role of bees and other pollinators at the Live Day. Find hidden emblems in an Eco Discovery Trail and meet the beekeeper at 1.30pm. The Compost Collective will be running a free two-hour workshop at 10am. Meet costumed villagers, watch the blacksmiths working at the forge, churn cream into butter, attend a Victorian school lesson or make candles. The coal range will be red-up and the old-fashioned sweet shop will be open. www.historicalvillage.org.nz

Early Polish settlers of Auckland

October 2-16, Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm, Polish Museum, 125 Elliot Street, Howick

Get your vintage on. A great community event, the Howick Village Hop is a day out for family fun and entertainment. Check out the range of gleaming classic cars, caravans, hot rods on display by some of the locals. Enjoy the rock n’ roll vibe on the street, along with food stalls and entertainment. For more information contact Jane at manager@howickvillage.co.nz

This year, the Polish community celebrates 150 Years of Polish settlement in New Zealand. This exhibition shows colourful family histories and stories of Poles and Prussian-Poles who settled in Auckland. Discover Polish forerunners, including a linguist, a tailor and a prince’s son. Part of Auckland Heritage Festival 2022, museum entry is by donation. Please check the museum is open in these uncertain times on the day of your visit. Ph 533 3530.

Live Day: Bees & Other Pollinators Sunday, September 11, 10am-4pm Howick Historical Village, Pakuranga

Wednesday, September 28, 10am, All Saints Anglican Church, Howick New Zealand’s three tenors Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua, Derek and Kalauni Pouvalu are back to singing together a er a break due to Covid restrictions. Get ready for a musical feast with well-known, magni cent melodies such as Nessun Dorma, You Raise Me Up, Amazing Grace, Danny Boy, and My Way. The concerts will be held during the day in beautiful churches, the perfect setting for a concert that is sure to stir the emotions. The tenor trio will be joined by wellknown soprano Susan Boland and accompanist Paul Carnegie-Jones. For more information www.operatunity.co.nz or call 0508 266 237.

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Howick Village Hop Saturday, October 15, 9am-2pm, Picton Street, Howick

The Botany and Flatbush Ethnic Association will be hosting a Moon Festival party to interact with multi-ethnic groups and promote ethnic integration through singing and dancing performances and other fun activities. The mid-autumn festival also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival is a traditional festival celebrated in Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and other countries in East and Southeast Asia. For more information contact Sandy Wang at 027618 1668. PLEASE NOTE: information regarding times and dates of these events was correct at the time this issue went to print. However, due to the pandemic, events may be postponed or cancelled. In some cases, tickets may be limited or social distancing measures employed as appropriate. Readers are advised to check events online for updates.

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Auckland Diwali Festival

The premier Indian cultural festival is a free, family-friendly event with loads of fun. Plenty of entertainment, music, dance and food stalls. Diwali, the Festival of Lights, signi es the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil and the renewal of life. The event will showcase traditional and contemporary Indian culture and Auckland’s diverse Indian communities. For more information: www. aucklandnz.com/cultivate/diwali

Brookby School Ag Day Sunday, September 25, Brookby School, 359 Brookby Road, Brookby

Sunday, September 11, 10.30am-12.30pm, 79-139 & 110-138 Main Highway, Ellerslie Meet pirates, fairies, princesses, superheroes and street performers. Plus, there will be facepainting, fairy floss, amusement rides and activities. Parade from Ellerslie War Memorial Hall starts at 10.30am. Feel free to dress up. Enjoy the magic and entertainment. For more information: www.ellerslievillage.co.nz

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The Ag Day is back! It is the rst Ag Day to be held at the primary school a er 2019. The Ag Day promises some treasures, moovellous goodies, chick- re ra les and auctions, along with other fun stu . Plus, ewe never know, Egg Sheeran might be there, MooDonna sometimes comes for a look, and there is a chance that you may spot Richie McOink and Dolly Baaaa-ton at Ag Day. For more information: www.brookby.school.nz Moon Festival Saturday, September 10, 3.30-6pm, Ormiston Primary School

Turning their narrative around from extreme hardship to success, three Baha’i sisters Gitti Asadyari-Lupo, Jamaliyeh Drake and Sona Asadyari talk to FARIDA MASTER of their dangerous escape from Iran to find hope in the land of opportunity.

They have moved countries through war zones, conflict, political and religious persecution EastLife kicks off a new series of immigrants sharing their stories of hardship and displacement from their birth country as they risked their lives to find a new home in New Zealand.

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Gitti Asadyari-Lupo

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“My family and my faith helped me get through and, in a way, made me stronger and determined to ght back by trying to make my life better through education and faith in humanity. I don’t take anything for granted. I am eternally grateful to my parents for their courage and determination to give us the best they could. I am grateful to be in New Zealand and call it my home where I live free and away from prejudice that my fellow Baha’i brothers and sisters are denied in their own home country.

“When you have been deprived of things, you know the true value of giving back,” she says.

Gitti was the youngest of the brood of six children born to Baha’i “Myparents.dad was a teacher. He was a very progressive man who believed in women’s rights and was very thoughtful and considerate. He was born a Muslim and later converted to the Baha’i faith that respects all faiths. He had made a conscious choice to follow the Baha’i faith which the clergy strongly disapproved of. An agency was funded by the government to identify Baha’is and intimidate them. They were singled out and persecuted. My dad was arrested several times and put in prison. My mum was Russian and loved my dad dearly. She also converted to the faith.”

Gitti convinced her mother that she wanted to be with her older “Isister.can’t imagine what my mother must have gone through to nally hand me over to a group of young smugglers whose boss had been beheaded just six months prior to our great escape. He had been caught smuggling people out of the country. I know I’d never allow my daughter to do the same. But those were desperate times.”

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The Flat Bush resident says she remembers running her hand over the frayed, burnt edge – the exact spot where the bullet had whizzed through his heart, instantly killing him. The emotional pain was “Mypiercing.sister Sona and I didn’t want our mother to see Dad’s bloodstained clothes as she was deeply mourning his death. We would take turns to get Mum out of the house so that she wouldn’t see us drying them on the clothesline, as we wanted to preserve them,” says Gitti, a test manager for a so ware Hercompany.lifestory was once riddled with heart-stopping moments, dangerously traversing mountains in the middle of the night, risking her life as she was smuggled out of OneIran.of the rst, vivid memories Gitti has as an eleven-year-old is of looking out of her school window and spotting soldiers lining up against the Catholic School wall in Tabriz, Iran. “We heard loud noises, and it sounded like a group of people shouting and screaming, sounds of windows shattering and guns being red. There was a lot of unrest, as men in uniform were attacking anything foreign –businesses, banks, people,” she Thissays.was in the late ‘70s in Iran, just prior to the uprising in 197879 that resulted in a revolution, toppling the monarchy and led to the establishment of an Islamic “OurRepublic.school principal hurriedly ushered us into the basement of the school building,” recollects Gitti who can still visualise the roads covered with shards of broken glass.

A er much thought and planning for two years, they came up with an escape route that would lead her to Karachi, Pakistan, where she would be handed over to the Baha’i Centre that would look a er “Beingher. the youngest in the family, all my siblings were well educated by the time I was growing up. Iran was quite a modern country before the revolution. Everyone had enough money, and amongst the Baha’is it is believed that the most important gi you can give your girl child, is education. But with the political upheaval, I was afraid that I would be le behind and not get the education I deserved. I was determined to get out of Iran.”

Trying to preserve the bloodied clothes her father last wore at the time he was executed with nine other people is a gut-wrenching memory that has stayed with Gitti Asadyari-Lupo since she was 15 years old.

Gitti’s older sister Jamaliyeh Drake had moved out of the country at the age of 22 and had travelled before landing in Samoa. Jamaliyeh later married Steve, a New Zealander contracted to build a government building in Samoa.

By the time Gitti was 12 years old, she witnessed the horror of hate “Ascrimes.achild

father was released from prison 10 days later. He was only allowed to go home because of a tragedy. His daughter had sadly drowned trying to save the lives of two young boys swimming in the Caspian Sea.

“It was such a tough time for my mum, as she nally got to see dad, and yet she was lled with immense grief and despair on having lost a daughter.”

By the time Gitti was 13, she begged her mother to allow her to leave the country.

memory deeply etched in her mind is the rst time her father was arrested. “All of us had gone out on a family picnic. Only my dad and my older sister Sona were at home when the guards knocked at the door and asked for my dad to appear in court. Next, he was arrested and put behind bars for being an ‘in del’. We had no information on his whereabouts and I remember my brother and the rest of the family frantically trying to locate Gitti’shim.”

it was horrifying to see people being shot down on streets, dead bodies hanging from trees. Iron rods stuck in their backside. People were being publicly executed. It was surreal. I just couldn’t get my head around Anotherit.”

It took some years for Gitti to adapt and fully integrate into the country she calls home. More importantly, Gitti has the ardent desire to give Sheback.has been volunteering at the Hospice for years now. For ten years she wrote biographies for people who wanted to share their stories with their families.

“Many like myself have escaped to freedom,” says Gitti. She admits that when she did nally arrive in New Zealand in 1984, she was in for a huge culture shock.

The long journey involved a covert operation travelling with two other girls by air, bus and later speeding in a four-wheel drive with no headlights, dodging bullets, hiding in bushes enroute to Pakistan.

“Firstly, I didn’t speak a word of English, and I missed my mum and my friends terribly. I missed the food we grew up with,” she laughs.

“PEOPLE WERE BEING PUBLICLY EXECUTED. IT WAS SURREAL” – GITTI ASADYARI-LUPO

Last photo with parents and all the siblings in Iran.

“A er I nished university at the age of 22, I decided to leave Iran to explore the world. This was in late 1978, and I’d witnessed some street demonstrations with banks being burnt. It was initiated by Khomeini’s supporters. Four months later, the Shah of Iran le the country and Khomeini returned to Iran from exile. Life as we knew it for all Iranians changed forever and for Baha’is it was an unimaginable life of persecution that has continued for the past 43 years,” says Jamaliyeh.

Jamaliyehday. with Steve onher rst trip to NZ 1979.

“A er I le Iran, I travelled for a while, and I got to Samoa where I knew a couple of families living there. A month a er, I found a job as an accountant and decided to stay there and see how events back home unfolded. My family, like most other Baha’is, did not escape the pressure from the authorities now in power, su ering loss of jobs, right to education, imprisonment, con scation of

“I wish I was there with my family and friends at the time, rather than hearing of all the atrocities being descended on such peaceloving people who believe in unity of mankind and equality of men and women – all the values that our global human family is now striving for.”

“I was upset with God for letting it happen, upset with the government and upset with people. It’s like watching a Holocaust movie with people dying all around you. It becomes your reality. Life and death take a di erent meaning.

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“By the end of my rst year in Samoa, we got married and lived there for ve-and-a-half years. When my husband’s construction job ended, we le Samoa and came to New “MyZealand.business degree from Iran was not recognised in New Zealand so I had to start all over again and studied to become a chartered accountant. I then started a private training establishment with a friend, o ering second chance training and education in the Auckland region,” says Jamaliyeh, who currently works with Afghani refugees helping them resettle in New Zealand.

“Growing up in a Baha’i family in Iran before the Islamic revolution, we went to school with children who were mainly from Muslim families. We also had Christian friends as well as those from other minorities, and shared a good relationship with them all,” recalls Jamaliyeh. “We were allowed to attend school, university, and nd employment although the hardliners had gained some influence in the government wanting exclusion of Baha’is from government jobs.” Amongst the six siblings, Jamaliyeh was the rst to leave her home country. Fresh out of university, she had witnessed the rumblings of a political upheaval and decided to experience life beyond its borders.

“Thoseproperties.months and years were the hardest for me. Being so far away from home and receiving news of the execution of our father and friends, most of whom were highly educated people who spent all their lives serving the people and the country, teachers, doctors, surgeons, dentists, pharmacists, parents of young children, men, women, young and old.”

“I WAS UPSET WITH GOD FOR LETTING IT HAPPEN, UPSET WITH THE GOVERNMENT AND UPSET WITH PEOPLE” – JAMALIYEH DRAKE

Helping her get through the rough times was Steve, a young Kiwi who arrived in Samoa on a job for a construction company. Soon the two fell in love.

At a time when there was no social media and the only means of getting news of the outside world was the BBC, Jamaliyeh says that every time she listened to the news, she would get very upset.

“It was so upsetting that for two weeks I didn’t listen to BBC. It felt like I was always living on the knife’s edge. Two weeks later I got to know that my father had been executed. It was very painful,” she says of the tragedy that still tugs at her heart.

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“A er many years of living in Iran, settling in New Zealand has given me a new life as well as a new career,” says Sona, who got a Bachelors of Education degree and worked as an early childhood teacher. Sona says that the best tip she has for new migrants is, “Don’t sit back and wait for people to do things for you. Get involved in the community, serve the country in any way you can. There are a lot of opportunities out there provided you look for them.”

ATTITUDE is the most powerful tool in our Life Toolbox So, right now... is the best time ever, to check out our own ‘Attitude Set’. The scary part of our choice of attitudes, self-beliefs and interactions, is that they began very early in our lives. Right So,parents...?let’start with a de nition of ATTITUDE(s): Attitude is a set of beliefs, emotions, values and behaviours, towards groupthink, propaganda, situations, challenges and events, that will influence our personal and group responses, to life around us. I need a lie down now! In our increasingly unsettled world, we can see even more clearly, how people are acting out their lives and reacting to their environments. Sadly, the increasing influences of technology, ideologies, and various forms of ‘rebellion’, continue to disrupt our Moresocieties.than ever, we look towards the sequence of good parents, good teachers, good families, good education, good opportunities, good community leaders, good role models, good ideologies, good opportunities, good friends and good future Thereplanning.are many, many more good people in our world, than bad. There are lots more wise folks than there are idiots. There are more happy possibilities, than sad ones. With help and courage, even people with bad attitudes can change. Yes, we can make this a better world. So... let’s share good attitudes. Let’s be considerate. Let’s be helpful. Let’s look out for the under-privileged. Let’s smile and larf more. Let’s start focusing on the good. Let’s always be aware. Let’s not vote with ideology, but with our brain. Let’s be thankful. Let’s Mystart!LeaderSpeak© Course, is just for achievers, who want to inspire and lead others. I am a lifelong ‘Maverick’, so I do things ‘di erently’. If you really believe in yourself and want BETTER, contact me. Much goodness is coming. All we need is COURAGE! What say you? Cheers. Bill. duitdammit@gmail.com

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“I le Iran as it became unbearable to live,” says Sona, who arrived in New Zealand in the She‘80s.clearly remembers her gruelling journey like it was yesterday. “My father was a high school teacher. He was always looking for opportunities to get higher education. All my childhood as I remember moving from one place to another, due to harassment we faced for being a Baha’is,” she says about being discriminated and singled “Finally,out.when I nished school, I started working as a teacher, but lost my job as the Islamic revolution took place in Iran in 1979. The Baha’is were denied basic human rights. My father was executed in July 1981 along with other Baha’is – around 250 professionals, all highly educated, serving the country in di erent occupations. I was dismissed from my teaching job along with other Baha’is.

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“Eventually, I decided to leave my home and join my sisters in New Zealand as life was very unsafe in Iran. I escaped through the Pakistan border as we were not even allowed to get a passport or leave the “Thecountry.escape was a very dangerous with a high possibility of getting caught or killed,” she recalls.

“Who knows what climate change will bring? We might be growing everything vertically and indoors!”

Sarah Dobson

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I’d probably set up a grant for growers to apply for funding for fencing and replanting riparian Itareas.canbe a costly exercise, but it’s so important as part of the overall goal to restore waterways.

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How did you feel when winning the Pukekohe Young Grower competition? I felt great! I needed to be persuaded to enter by one of the organisers as I didn’t think I had the skillset to do well. The other competitors were far stronger (practically), so I didn’t think I had much of a chance, so, it was a wonderful surprise to win! Events included practical and more theory-based challenges. Are you more hands-on or ‘head-on’ in general? I’m definitely more head-on. My strengths are on the business and science side of growing. Believe it or not, I still don’t instinctively know my left and right – I have to make the L shape with my hands! Because of that, I’m known as a terrible navigator and learning how to back a trailer for the competition took lots and lots of practice. Thank goodness for the written modules! You’ll be up against six other finalists in September for the overall Young Grower title. What type of preparation will be needed? I’m planning on doing a lot of preparation. The other regional competitions are in fruit growing regions, so I will revise my knowledge of fruit production systems – I know other contestants will have a lot more knowledge about that part of the industry. If you do win, how do you plan on spending the prize money?

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If you could invite any three people (living or dead) to dinner, who and why? Nadia Lim: she’s one of my favourite chefs, so I hope she’d bring some something along to dinner! Queen Elizabeth: it blows my mind how many years she’s reigned, so I’d love to pick her brain about all the changes that have occurs during her time on the throne. Last, but not least, my grandmother in Switzerland: I’ve never ever cooked for her (she hasn’t visited since I was a baby), so I’d love to treat her to some classic Kiwi kai.

If you could be Minister of Agriculture for a day, what would you do first and why?

Panmure used to be renowned for its market gardens, but although times have changed in this respect, the area is still home to at least one of the country’s top young growers. Recently, we spoke with Panmure local and winner of Young Grower of the Year regional finalist, Sarah Dobson.

I think the winner can take home $12,000, with the potential to win extra money for particular modules. This probably sounds boring, but if I do win, most of the cash would probably go towards my mortgage. Having said that, I have a particular love for craft chocolate, so some of it would definitely go towards topping up my stash! You’re an environmental and sustainability technician with A.S. Wilcox in Pukekohe. How long have you been with the company and what does your job entail? I wear lots of hats! In short, I have begun preparing farm environment plans and put systems in place for environmental improvement. I’m also involved in sustainability projects, research trials, and I do a little bit of other work with the potato team. I’ve just ticked over two years working fulltime at Wilcox, since I completed my thesis. However, I’ve been involved with the business since 2016, working there over summer while studying. There have been many new advances in agritech in recent years – does this mean growers need to learn to work with robots? Do they now dream of electric sheep? I remember many grand and futuristic presentations, presented at industry conferences while I was at university, all painting pictures of armchair farming using drones and the like. I certainly haven’t seen that kind of tech integrated in vegetable production so far, and I don’t think it’s on the immediate horizon. Kiwi growers love the land, getting out and walking their crops, so I imagine tech will slowly become integrated but not change it completely. In saying that, who knows what climate change will bring? We might be growing everything vertically and indoors! It will certainly be interesting to watch. What changes do you expect in response to climate change? Growers need to start thinking about this right now. For us, key adaptations could include variety selection, water security, smarter and more efficient irrigation, and preparedness for extreme weather. Is enough being done to encourage more Kiwis into agricultural & horticultural careers? There’s been quite a push to set up horticultural pathways for Kiwi students. We talked about this on the panel at the competition – as far as I’m aware, there is still a perception that ag’ and hort’ are ‘muck about’ subjects. If that’s a fair representation, it is sad because students should be encouraged to learn about the huge variety of opportunities growing has on offer. If you could grow any plant or raise any animal (real or imagined) what and why? I recently bought a few flower seeds (including larkspurs and strawflowers) and tried to germinate them but nothing grew! I’ll try again soon, but it would be so great if I could grow my own flowers to make bouquets for family and friends. I think there’s nothing more lovely than giving or receiving a bunch of flowers.

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“Nature inspires me and it is the reason why we worked on creating a magical world where nature and imagination are flourishing. My exhibition is about creating a place where my fans can step into my fantasy wonderland and be reminded of how rich, diverse, and precious our world is,” says an exuberant Benee.

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Pop star Stella Rose Bennett better known as Benee, added an extra spark to the launch party as the upbeat singer-songwriter gave guests a peak into Beneeverse –a thriving natural world of positivity and fun.

The Spark 5G Museum stationed at 21 locations for the next three months including West eld Manukau, demonstrates what emerging technologies like 5G and AR can do — be it art, culture, or Marketingentertainment.director Matt Bain says that Spark’s 5G St Museum has enabled world class creators to explore an entirely new way of expressing themselves, with speed as “5G o ers a new immersive way to engage with them at scale and in the highest de nition possible.”

It was a novel, new-age Aexperience!pre-launch party of the 5G Street Museum at The Cloud, treated guests to a co-created series of 5G powered augmented reality (AR) that bring to life, unseen stories of self-expression through the power of 5G and AR. It was a modern twist to the traditional museum Watchingexperience.Parris, the internationally known choreographer and dancer, give fans the chance to dance alongside her in an immersive 3D experience, clearly showcased the superhuman transformation Parris experiences when she performs.

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When we become aware, acknowledge and start to process these parts of us, we can then build harmonious relationships with our kids. Being a good parent is about being good to yourself.

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Creative, passionate and willing to go the extra mile, Tessa Gaskell is owner of Poppy in April, a boutique floral studio that takes pride in supporting other small businesses and delivers a range of floral and gi s throughout Auckland. “Hearing of their life stories, the special occasions and meaningful need for our flowers, always brings so much joy,” says Tessa whose business is named a er their daughter Poppy born in the month of April.

There’s not much Maree Kay doesn’t know about lingerie. More than 60 years in the industry makes her an expert but more so, it is her compassion and personal understanding of women who need a prosthesis a er undergoing breast cancer surgery which make her exceptional. Maree’s Papakura store – Maree Louise Underfashions – specialises in underwear, particularly prostheses for those who have undergone a mastectomy. Having undergone a mastectomy herself, Maree’s expert ttings, gentle hands and kindness have endeared her to thousands of women. “I think about retiring but who would take over?” she asks, “It is so rewarding to give my ‘special’ clients a renewed sense of selfcon dence and worth.”

The important lessons the enterprising mum has learnt in business are, rstly believe in “Self-doubt holds people back from success. If you have a quality product you believe in, there will always be a market for your talents. Secondly, when you turn your life’s passion into a job, you will never feel like you’ve worked a day in your life.”The secret of Tessa’s success is giving 110 per cent of herself, providing each customer with not only a service and product but a beautiful experience that makes ever-lasting memories.

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This is a common question that’s asked internally by ALL parents… Some of the common answers I get are: • I shouldn’t yell at my kids • I should understand them better • I should spend more time with them • I should make more e ort on their nutrition • I should take them out more o Theseen‘shoulds’ is what drains us. There’s this constant pressure of having to be a certain way and having to consistently be everything for our kids ALL of the time! It is physically, mentally and emotionally impossible. Quality time with kids doesn’t mean endless time. So, I choose to be the ‘Responsive Parent’ over being the good parent. You may ask, “what do you mean by being responsive?”

Dr Delsey is the founder of InstinctualParent.com an online community of parents looking to better their relationships with their children. She is answering the biggest question in parenting: How can I be a Good Parent?

A responsive parent means that you’re responsive to your own needs and you prioritise yourself as well as your family. When you are with your family, you give 100 per cent because your own needs have been met. When you prioritise ‘you’; you hold better boundaries. You’re able to acknowledge your feelings as well as your child’s, you can parent with empathy and assurance rather than resentment and punishment. You can acknowledge the stories and meanings you give to your child’s tantrums which means you can respond more e ectively. Overall, you can function better with more clarity. So how do you meet your needs?

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CCTVs around Botany for public safety. It is good to know that locals can now connect with the police through the newly introduced high-tech system. I also encourage neighbours to get to know each other, to be on the lookout for suspicious activity, so communities and the police can work together to prevent crime.

I would like Auckland Council and the police to work together to identify places where we can have more pedestrian crossings to schools. We have many new schools in new neighbourhoods, and with an increasing population, we must ensure their safely.

Peter Young is an enthusiastic and committed member of the Howick Local Board for the last six years. He is also chairman of the Botany & Flat Bush Ethnic Association that he founded to realise his vision of a ‘happy and healthy community’ – both roles fulfilling his ardent desire to work for the better in the community. Now standing for re-election to the Howick Local Board Botany subdivision, Young outlines his goals and vision for the ward.

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Q. Over the past three years what local accomplishments have pleased you?

I want to see our community prosper. We have a wonderful place to live so I want to continue to see people happy. That makes me happy. I am proud to be the Howick Local Board ethnic community’s portfolio leader. We gather leaders from many diverse groups to foster better understanding of our di erent needs and our vision for the future. Keeping our community safe and a place where people love to live is why I am again standing for election to the Howick Local Board in the Botany subdivision.

Q. You are very passionate about the Botany & Flat Bush Association that has grown rapidly. What made you start the organisation?

Q. What other issues are important to you for Botany?

I am also pleased about the library expansion at Botany Town Centre. Being able to increase its services and activities is very good for the community.

I will continue to advocate for the long overdue Flat Bush Community Centre and Library. I’d also like to see facilities like table-tennis and badminton in the area. More importantly, with the sharp increase in the s and burglaries we must have CCTV cameras in areas where breakins are high. I’d like to see more

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Q. What activities does the association host?

I am extremely pleased about the high standard of our public parks, reserves and walking trails. People have told me how much they are enjoying developments such as new toilets, changing rooms, lighting, shelters, planting, playing elds and car parks in Barry Curtis Park.

My vision has been to see happy and healthy communities working together. Considering the fact that our multicultural population is 30 per cent Chinese, 30 per cent Indian, and 40 per cent the remainder of all the other ethnicities—it is important to have good communication. The association has been going for over four and a half years and has grown quickly helped by my experience as past president of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, my work as a Justice of the Peace (JP) and being a Rotarian. I also have good connections with the business community as well as social and public services which helps in nding quali ed trainers for the association’s programmes.

The yearly inorganic collection is another great service which households appreciate, and I want to see this continued.

The activities are tness and health related, o ering great opportunities for the wellbeing of the community. We have yoga and meditation classes at Ormiston Primary, Botany Library and at Golflands Reserve on weekends. Community talks by experts twice a week. Then there is Tai Chi, Zumba and Cantonese Opera classes as well as activities for the youth like basketball. We have organized multiple cultural events as a prelude to Howick’s 175th Anniversary celebrations and have more in the pipeline. We will be kickstarting a Community Gardening Club and host multicultural events like the Moon Festival and Diwali Festival. Everyone is invited.

Bringing the community together each week via the Botany & Flat Bush Ethnic Association is another proud achievement.

Q. What drives you to take on community leadership roles?

I’ve always been communityoriented and have been involved with neighbourhood support work and migrant support services. I’ve hosted several cultural events and have been a member of the New Zealand National Party, and I’ve always felt that I could contribute more towards local communities. This has pushed me to stand for the Howick Local Board elections to keep east Auckland moving forward.

My wife and I have lived in east Auckland for nine years, together with our two children.

It is a culture shock for most people who come from di erent countries to New Zealand as we do things di erently – in terms of work culture, business, education, law and order, investments and how the taxation system works. I help my clients to settle down by giving them a further understanding of how systems work in New Zealand.

Also, with the alarming number of car the s and ram-raids in Botany and Flat Bush areas and we’d like to work with the local police and o er close support so that they can take action. More CCTVs need to be connected.

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As a dedicated father of two, and an experienced entrepreneur and small business owner, I understand what we need to grow as a community and as a country. Being an immigration advisor and immigrant myself, I know rst hand the bene ts and values we bring to our community.

Ajay Bal long time Flat Bush resident is standing for Howick Local Board, Botany subdivision 2022 elections. He represents team #WeknowBotany along with Peter Young. Ajay is a successful entrepreneur and a licensed Immigration Advisor.

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There are lots of health and safety issues that we will be discussing on behalf of local businesses that are really struggling with break-ins every day. There is such a feeling of uncertainly and insecurity as they are broken into any time of the night or day. The insurance premiums are hitting the roof and it is becoming increasing di cult for locals to run small businesses. There is no support from Council. We will be looking at how to best protect their interests.

I have a Master’s in Business Management and am owneroperator of Novelty Sweets, an authentic Indian Sweets and restaurant with three stores across New Zealand, two in Auckland and one in Christchurch. I’ve got business interests in furniture, appliances retails sector and motels.

Q. In your profession you bring people from di erent countries. What is the role you play in terms of helping them settle down in a new country?

Right now when people complain to the police they are asked if they have insurance. We need to sit down with the Police and come up with an action plan to stop robberies and car the s in our local areas. In terms of healthcare our community in east Auckland is not served well by the current health infrastructure. We need better access to healthcare, especially hospitals. I believe taxpayers’ dollars are better invested in new hospitals and drawing in on overseas talent to ll skill shortages than allocating funds for cycling lanes.

Q. What made you gravitate towards a public role in local politics?

We also need to make our roads safer for our children especially during school runs. There is one particular dangerous school intersection at Donegal Park Drive in Flat Bush and Dawson Road corner in South Auckland with lots of accidents happening ... these issues need to be addressed.

Q. Tell us a little about your background?

Q. What are the local issues you are passionate about?

If elected in the Howick Local Board, Botany subdivision, I will come up with strategies on how we can work with the Council and Auckland Transport to implement plans on making our roads safer.

In the last eight to nine years there has been a lot of congestion on the roads in east Auckland.

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Flat Bush is a newly developed area and it’s been very unsafe as developers have made it very tough to navigate the narrow by-lanes in Flat Bush area with not enough parking spots.

As some of our crew live in Croatia, we spent a few weeks just out of Split, the second largest city in Croatia. Split is known for its ancient architecture and is a hot spot for lm locations. The ancient city is incredible! A walking tour is highly recommended. The tour takes you under the city, into the basement of the old palace which is perfectly preserved due to 100s of years of rubbish being dumped beneath the streets. If you want to try local food, do visit the Palma Fast Food Grill, and try the Cevapikind-of-a-grilled meatball and Villa Spiza— they do a daily menu. Our view from the marina was the Kozjak Mountains, a mountain chain in the Lavanttal or Nordic Alps. We scouted a route, made wanderlust

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Croatia is one of the most famous European summer vacation spots. Located in southeast Europe it’s made up of over 1000 islands that makes for a perfect place to sail for the summer. A page out of superyacht chef Jamie Neben’s diary.

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www.eastlife.co.nz a few wrong turns but made it. I recommend this hike if you are in Split. You get amazing views of the city and harbour. You can also walk along the ridge line and end up in the Klis Fortress, a placeto-be if you are a Game of Thrones Nextfan. on my list was Dubrovnik, a travel destination for foodies. I’d been past a few times on the yacht over the years but only seen it from my porthole. I wasted no time in going through the drawbridge into the ancient city. The City Walk Wall tour gives a fantastic view of the city. You may even recognise a few areas as the King’s Landing from the Game of Thrones. On my way from Split, I made a pitstop near Imotski, (a small town on the northern side of the Biokovo massif in the Dalmatian Hinterland of southern Croatia near the border with Bosnia) to nd a small lake named Rogoznica. It’s also known as Dragons Eye because of its elliptical shape. Unfortunately, it being summer, the lake was completely dry but ve minutes up the road is Red Lake, an incredible sinkhole with high cli s and Croatiacaves. has some amazing National Parks, Krka and Plitvice Lake National Parks have beautiful waterfalls and fantastic walking Untiltracks.next time Dovidenja. Dubrovnik

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A er falling in love with a Kiwi farmer, Amanda King became infatuated with country life too. Combining these passions with her talent for photography has led her to produce a book that’s full of… bull! But this is not just a collection of stunning photos, it also includes stories behind her subjects, including information about the breeds themselves and more. Amanda King: A Load of Bull | RRP $50 | Penguin WILLA AND WOOF –MIMI IS MISSING In the rst instalment of what promises to be an imaginative series, eight-year-old Willa and her best friend, Woof, have an intriguing mystery to solve. From the bestselling Queenstown-based author of the popular Alice-Miranda series, Willa and Woof books are intended for readers aged six or above.

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Animals or not, Snivelling Snoo-galas, Bouncing Boo-galas and even Two-horned Trumpeting Sea Rompsters are curious creatures and some of them could be living in your house! Because good little girls certainly don’t make messes, there must be some explanation for all the disorder. But who’s the real Messy-o-saurus? All is revealed in this wildly imaginative children’s book.

Some children can boast that their old man was an All Black (or a Black Cap), but there are very few who can say their dad is Ross Taylor. One of the greatest to play for the Black Caps, Ross’ record speaks for itself, with more runs in international cricket than any other New Zealander. In this autobiography, Ross shares stories from behind the scenes about the challenges of top-level sport.

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More than just a ‘good, keen man’, Barry Crump was a rugged outdoorsman and an adept writer. In this book, his sons (Ivan, Martin, Stephen, Harry, Erik and Lyall) step into Barry’s titanic gumboots to tell their stories about growing up in (and out) of the shadow of a legend in this in-depth ‘warts and all’ chronicle.

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THE MONKEY AND THE MOONBEAM NicNic is on an adventure, but can this little monkey ever reach the brightest of all jewels? In this children’s book, Jonathan Smith gently reminds young readers about the importance of the simplest things in life during a magical journey through an amazing part of the world.

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What better way to spend a relaxed Sunday morning than exploring some classic beauty on wheels that belong to car enthusiasts’ groups in Auckland and the wider regions? EastLife photographer WAYNE MARTIN spent time at Meguiar’s Coffee and Cars monthly free event at Mt Smart Stadium and was impressed with the 860 cars, trucks and motorcycles on display. Meguiar’s Coffee & Cars Auckland is hosted on the last Sunday of each month from 9am – 12 noon at the Lilyworld Cafe Garden Bar and Event hub, Mt Smart Stadium. Next event on September 18.

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For those who are not quite ready to embrace the natural look, there are always shades of gorgeous blondes, with pastel tones running through. Think so pink, so peach, light lilac, and honey tones running through creamy blondes for dimension and change. A simply stunning look.

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A shoulder length ‘shag’ haircut spotted on models and celebrities recently, including Kaia Gerber, bring the curtain bangs high on the style It’sbarometer.alsothe return of the classic, clean bob for a sophisticated and elegant look. Easy to maintain and style, the bob comes back with a slightly longer front and so er internal layers for texture. Pixie haircuts have made a comeback, with maintaining some length on top for volume and movement.

Darker chocolate warm tones with caramels are gorgeous but making them pop with a sweet statement piece, pastel somewhere underneath, always works Keepingwonders.thesebeautiful colours and shapes do take a bit of home care and maintenance. Ensuring your coloured tresses are well nourished with protein and moisture treatments is essential to gorgeous looking and feeling hair.

When it comes to hair, we are seeing a large movement towards embracing natural texture and movement as clients are choosing cleaner products with less chemicals and silicones. It is more about using products with no nasties and loving the feeling of natural hair. Following natural hair shape and movement is important for low maintenance and easy to-do Spring/Summerstyles.

For this season’s colour palette, a lot of clients are braving the challenge of returning to their natural colour, be it silver or grey.

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Think, heavily layered cuts with a modern take on ‘the Rachel’ recently worn by Hailey Beiber. The `Friends’ chop is back in a modern, gorgeous way!

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hair trends brings so textured styles with bangs and fringes that will refresh your look.

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There is nothing like a good haircut and colour to make you feel confident and look good. Bridgette Young from Off the Fringe Organic Hair Studio, Howick, shares mood-boosting hair trends.

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A. Inspiration is limited to and inspired by fabrics. We source material from France, Holland, Japan and Korea. Manufacture of garments is undertaken in Aotearoa, and this adds to our point of di erence along with the continued use of the bust dart in most of our garments, creating feminine shapes.

Q. What are the three items of clothing that women should invest in and why?

A. Shop at independent stores that will o er good honest advice and try new styles and colours that you have not worn previously.

In this month’s Fashion Five, we speak to the designer behind her namesake brand Anne Mardell. With over four decades of designing and creating beautiful clothing, Anne Mardell has thrived in the New Zealand fashion industry since 1981. WITH 5 Mardell, 51 Picton St, Howick | Ph: (09) 534 8718 | www.mardell.co.nz

A. It’s no secret. Having a stable work/life balance enables enduring relationships with customers, sta , and suppliers. Good things flow from this. Q. What is your inspiration behind designing each collection, and how do you stand out from other brands?

Q. What is your advice for women stuck in a fashion rut?

Q. Tell us about your latest A.collection? Summer 22 is chock-full of colour, airy pastels, like honey and petal, to rich spices, sumac and pimento.

A. For this Summer season you cannot go past a wide-legged pant, a linen gauze blouse and a timeless viscose print dress.

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MAKE A DAY OF IT AND HAVE FUN Being thri y doesn’t have to be boring. We are lucky to have some great stores on our doorstep. Invite a friend, grab some lunch and make a day of it.

Yes, shake o that stigma of second-hand clothing. These days, op-shops are so much more than the musky, dumping ground for items that have seen better days. Today, thri stores are a treasure-trove of designer brands, nearly new and sometimes brand new, pre-loved clothing. Don’t forget second-hand clothes are great for sustainability. By giving pre-loved items another cycle of wear, you are minimising the amount of clothing being thrown away. It may not seem like it would make a huge di erence, but every bit counts.

You’ve got a bargain if you nd a jacket for $60 from a brand that usually retails them for $350.

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You’re not going to nd racks of clothes in every size, so if you pick something up that doesn’t t, sadly, there is no secret room for a sales assistant to ‘check out the back’, So take the loss and keep shopping around.

With the cost of everything increasing, it’s the perfect time to change our shopping habits and take advantage of a few bargains.

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There are varying degrees of op-shops and the items they sell. A $5 price tag doesn’t necessarily determine a bargain. If you nd something you love, but feel the price may be high, do a quick search of the brand; what are they retailing garments at full price?

THERE ARE BARGAINS TO BE HAD…

SET SOME TIME ASIDE Op shopping takes patience, and a good rummage through takes time. If you are new to the experience, start with a few smaller stores rst, big stores with racks and racks of clothes can be overwhelming. KNOW WHAT YOU WANT, BUT BE FLEXIBLE

If you are shopping for something in particular, be prepared to be flexible. For example, if you want a pair of jeans in a speci c colour, cut, or style, you may not nd them. Look at all the options and have a try-on. If you are prepared to compromise, you may walk away with a better option.

a great range of quality new and preloved clothing, including designer labels and other fashion accessories. JH17603 The Charity Boutique opshop carries Our shop supports those in our community with ME/CFS and FM See more www.restassured.org.nzat5RicesMall,HowickPh(09)5371127OrfindusonFacebook Cara Marris the shop manager is looking forward to welcoming you and helping you find that somethingspecial! JH17603 Support your local Hospice Shop and check out the fabulous fashion available in-store! HOWICK - Rices Mall, 61 Picton Street PAKURANGA HEIGHTS - 114 Reeves Road PAKURANGA- Hospice Megastore, 42a Ben Lomond Crescent www.hospice.co.nz $5Mention“Eastlife”in-storetoreceiveoffyourpurchase!* *$5discountisonlyapplicabletopurchasesof$15ormore JH17656 Next stop, Op Shop With the EastLife team buzzing with their latest buys from local op shops, we thought, what better way to share some tips for those who have yet to embrace the art of op shopping.

HOURGLASS Curvy Hourglass girls go in at the middle and o en have a fuller bust/ bottom in contrast to their smaller waists. If you’re an Hourglass, you’ve got a classic shape – don’t drown it in baggy clothes! Your best bet includes wrap dresses, waist-cinching belts, and flared or wide-leg jeans and stay away from shapeless, baggy jumpers or anything oversize that hides your fabulous waist!

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Style by body shape is a tried and tested method that can make a difference in how you look and feel the next time you hit the stores. Thanks to our friends at Zebrano, here are some styling tips for everybody.

HEART The Heart shape is de ned by being bigger up top than on their bottom half – think broader shoulders and bigger breasts with a smaller waist and Opthips.for fuller skirts, wide leg trousers, bold textures, and horizontal stripes worn below the waist will balance out your body shape beautifully. Don’t be afraid of bright colours on your bottom half either! Instead, choose styles that work for a bigger bust, like open necklines, V-necks and wrap styles, vertical stripes, and singlebreasted jackets.

PEAR If you are more prominent around the hips, bottom, or thighs than you are up top – you’re a Pear! Work that womanly gure by adding more shape and structure above the waist. Balance out your curvy bottom half with details around your shoulders and top half: bold, bright tops, tops with large collars, lapels, or sleeves, and of course, accessories! Wear darker coloured skirts and pants and trousers that are slightly tapered.

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If you’re evenly proportioned and may carry your weight around your midsection, then you are an Apple. Dressing the Apple shape is about showing o those best bits and avoiding added volume around your Bringmiddle.out your best with an Empire line, and longer-length tops will look great on your gure! Low-ish necklines will add de nition to your shape. Throw on some high-placed accessories to draw the eye upwards. Apples should avoid short, boxy jackets and pleated or tiered skirts.

Styles to avoid are tube, pencil, and shtail skirts, that emphasise your hips and behind.

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Brave & Be is Howick’s latest fashion hot spot. As the temperature creeps up, this season is all about keeping cool in light dresses, quality cotton tees, linen and denim, focusing on natural, breathable fabrics. Must-have pieces are cute matching sets in bright colours or natural tones.

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Hi, we are Jules and Emma, owners of Brave & Be. Visit us in-store, and you’ll find a carefully curated selection of New Zealand and Australian brands, a range of personal gifting, accessories, candles and more. We have a wealth of experience in colours and body shapes, so we know how to find the right pieces to maximise your style. Pop by, see us and enjoy the warm, friendly vibe, personalised service, and beautiful products. We look forward to seeing you here!

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The Clevedon Woolshed is the place to shop in all things fashionable. Having proudly partnered with Loobie’s Story and sister brand, Madly Sweetly, they o er an extensive collection in the south and eastern suburbs. Synonymous with quality, detail and t, they certainly know how to make a woman feel and look Thebeautiful.Clevedon Woolshed is full of thoughtfully curated fashion, jewellery, souvenirs, gi s and homeware, and the famous felted wool slippers – Glerups. They love supporting NZ designedand-made, stocking international labels, and providing a personal, in-store experience. Why not make an a ernoon of it, grab lunch at the Corner Kitchen & Bar next door, and treat yourself at Clevedon’s one-stop fashion shop?

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KRISTINE JENSEN, owner-Optometrist at Eyes of Howick discusses allergy and how it may affect our eyes. Get it now. Pay it in 6. Interest-free. Easy.

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Like hay fever, allergy in the eye is common and can be either seasonal (in association with certain pollens or grasses) or perennial—lasting all year round. With the latter o en being in association with dust mites and pet dander.

• Quick acting antihistamine eye drops (short-term only)

CLEAN YOUR TEETH PROPERLY: It’s no secret that brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing at least once is the best way to prevent cavities. However, to ensure your cleaning routine is e ective, you need to brush your teeth for at least two minutes. You should also avoid rinsing your mouth a erward, as this washes away the protective fluoride le by the Additionally,toothpaste.rather than brush your teeth immediately a er a meal, it’s best to wait about 30 minutes. This delay ensures your saliva washes away the residue of acidic foods, which can weaken tooth enamel and make it more susceptible to damage from brushing. If you don’t have a chance to brush your teeth a er eating, chew some sugarfree gum. This will stimulate the production of saliva, thereby helping to clean your teeth.

ulcers are usually painful and cause light sensitivity so if you experience any of these symptoms with your allergy, see your Optometrist or Ophthalmologist as soon as Ocularpossible.allergy can a ect people of all ages so please reach out for further advice. 100 Picton Street, Howick. Phone. 09 534 www.eyesofhowick.co.nz5565

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• Vernal keratoconjunctivits: this is most common in children and teenagers, and more common in boys. This o en involves mucous discharge from the eye along with more severe inflammation under the eyelids and on the eye surface and may even lead to corneal ulcers.

BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT YOU EAT: Food and drinks that are high in sugar or acids should be consumed in moderation, as they wear out the protective layer of enamel on your teeth. If you want to indulge, it’s better to do so during a meal rather than while snacking because there will be more saliva in your mouth to wash away the sugar and acid. You should also drink plenty of water.

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

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ALLERGY AND YOUR EYES

• Cool compresses to dampen the allergy response

• Combination mast stabiliser+antihistaminecell eye drops. These are very useful if used a few days in the lead up to allergy season to dampen any immune response when the allergens arrive!

• Wear sunglasses when outdoors, particularly on windy days when pollens and grasses are more prevalent • Frequently wash your clothes, face and hair to keep clear of any airborne allergens Avoid ocular decongestants such as Clear Eyes as while they may initially give you whiter looking eyes, eventually rebound redness may occur. More severe forms of ocular allergy include:

• Atopic keratoconjunctivits: is similar but seen in adults and is usually associated with other allergic disorders such as asthma or facial eczema. These severe forms of allergy require careful management and while some of the aforementioned measures can be helpful, sometimes stronger medication is required such as steroidal anti-inflammatory eye Cornealdrops.

WHAT IS ALLERGY?

Seasonal or perennial ocular allergy causes red, itchy, watery eyes and can usually be managed with:

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Allergy occurs when your immune system responds to a foreign substance (allergen) from your environment. This may be pollen, dust, pet dander or even a food. While these particles are usually harmless, in allergy-prone individuals the immune system creates antibodies to try and rid the allergen from the body. These antibodies lead to a cascade of allergen- ghting substances to be released from cells within our immune system. An example of this is the Mast Cells which release Histamine throughout our body. Histamine can cause a number of reactions such as diarrhoea or vomiting in the case of food allergies, but more commonly, symptoms associated with hay fever such as sneezing, runny nose, itching and redness.

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36 | eastlife | september 2022 www.eastlife.co.nz The Cheese Wheel Delivering NZ artisan cheese to your door Connecting cheese lovers with NZ artisan cheesemakers & showcasing the best there is Every month, The Cheese Wheel curates a box of world class cheese, usually only found at farmer's markets or directly from the cheesemakers. With four different cheeses delivered to your door every month via a subscription box service, we are passionate about supporting small artisan cheesemakers & helping you discover them Order yours at www.thecheesewheel.co.nz DY0711 • 8 cups water • 225 gm fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces • 1 cup frozen green peas • 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided • 1 tbsp nely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley • 1 tbsp nely chopped fresh chives • 1 (100gm) fresh goat cheese (Cranky Goat So Goat cheese) • 1 tsp lemon zest • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice • 1 tsp whole-grain mustard • 1 tsp honey • 1 tsp nely chopped fresh mint • 1/4 tsp black pepper • 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil • 180 gm fresh baby spinach • 1 cup thinly sliced radishes • 1/4 cup roasted unsalted almonds • 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves GoatHerbedSpringCheeseSalad Get a full taste of spring with this baby spinach, pea, and asparagus salad topped with herbed goat cheese. Blanch the asparagus and peas, make the herbed goat cheese, and whisk together the dressing up to one day ahead. When you’re ready to serve, toss the spinach and veggies with the dressing, top with the cheese, and dinner is ready. For ease in coating the goat cheese with herbs and cutting it into neat rounds, be sure to use the plastic wrap to help you roll it and keep it together as you slice.

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Place a bowl of ice water next to the sink. Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a medium stockpot over high. Add asparagus and peas, and cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes; drain. Plunge asparagus and peas into ice bath; drain. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels to dry; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place a 300mm square of plastic wrap on a work surface. Sprinkle parsley and chives in the middle of the square. Roll goat cheese in herb mixture to coat, and roll plastic wrap around cheese. Gently roll into a 100mm-long log. Cut log into 8 (12mm-thick) rounds, cutting through the plastic; discard plastic. Whisk together lemon zest, juice, mustard, honey, chopped mint, pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in oil. Toss dressing with spinach; add asparagus, peas, and radishes; top with almonds, cheese, and mint leaves.

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To prepare the syrup, warm equal parts water and sugar over a medium heat. Stir until dissolved and set aside to cool. Add all the ingredients, except the soda, into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a highball glass. Top with soda and add fresh cubes of ice. Garnish with a grapefruit peel.

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If you have thrown in the bar towel and have taken a spot on the sober bandwagon, we have some cocktail recipes for your next spring garden party. Seedlip, one of the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirit solves the dilemma of what to drink when you are not drinking. Time to hit that defrost button with a refreshing spring inspired drink. toast spring For more alcohol-free cocktail recipes seedlipdrinks.com.visit

PANOMA Seedlip Grove 42: 35ml Lemon juice: 15ml Sugar syrup: 10ml Non-alcoholic sparkling the ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Next, shake and double strain into a chilled Champagne flute. Garnish with a lemon disc.

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FROND: NEW LEAF ON LIFE Starring Manuka Honey and cumin, Frond lozenges aren’t intended to sate the palate as such, but their tasty lemon and ginger flavours do help the medicine go down. Not only formulated for sore, irritated throats, they can help sooth coughs and deliver a healthy dose of immunity boosting vitamin C. These delightful little suckers are available online or at selected chemists, health and beauty and department stores, at the RRP of $9.95, large packs and $3.95, small. From tempting tipples to tasty treats, life can be ‘fare’ enough, thanks to these new (and recent) additions to shelves.

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Meanwhile, heat oil in a roasting pan in the oven for a few minutes so it becomes hot. Add the drained Lotatoes, caraway seeds, bay leaves and salt, and mix to combine. Roast for 30 minutes until edges are browned and crisp.

In a frying pan, melt 10g butter over medium-high heat. Add bacon and fry until crisp, remove from heat and chop into bite-sized pieces. For the mustard seed butter, heat mustard seeds in a dry frying pan over medium heat until they start to pop. Add butter and cook for 1-2 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until butter is golden. Remove from heat and add salt.

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To serve, spread tomato sauce over a serving dish. Pile the Lotatoes on top, and drizzle over the cooking oil, discarding the bay leaves. Garnish with flaked almonds and serve.

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Return saucepan to the heat and add 15g butter. Melt over mediumhigh heat, then add garlic and cook until lightly browned. Add coconut milk and simmer for three minutes. Remove from heat and add horseradish, salt and pepper. Transfer to the jug of a stick blender along with the Lotatoes, and blend until smooth.

METHOD

To make the sauce, heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for three minutes. Add spices and cook for another two minutes, stirring to prevent the spices from burning. Add tomatoes, water and vinegar, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until reduced to a chunky sauce.

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METHOD Place Lotatoes in a saucepan and pour over just enough water to cover. Cover with a lid and bring to the boil over high heat. When boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain. Run under cold water and remove skins.

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Preheat oven to 200°C. Place Lotatoes in a saucepan and pour over just enough water to cover. Salt generously and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Boil for two minutes, then drain.

To assemble, pile mashed potatoes on a serving platter and swirl outwards with a spoon – you want to create dips and swirls for the oil to sit in. Sprinkle over the bacon and drizzle over the oil with a spoon, making sure to distribute the mustard seeds. Serve warm. as a main Keen away with fresh twist on the this recipe is sure to a this recipe is no monster to

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LEISURE

LOVE HUGS? In an earlier issue we showcased Laengsel’s approach to business as unusual, through the Danish designer’s Orka desk and chair. However, when it comes to leisure, this company clearly does not rest on its laurels! Featuring a corresponding look to the Orka, the Hygge sofa and Kram lounge chair are similarly quirky but designed for leisure rather than work. In fact, the ‘hygge’ is de ned as ‘a condition of coziness’, while ‘Kram’ translates as Designed‘hug’. to o er a warming embrace, both the sofa and lounge chair are ideal accompaniments to a home o ce or living room. Laengsel’s furniture can be ordered online (via www.laengsel.dk) and shipped to New Zealand. –how ‘suite’ it is!

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There are so many great spots and activities to take your dog for sunny springtime strolls in Auckland. Here are a few fun ideas for some local playtime with your pooch:

Cross lease titles can actually be of bene t, especially where newly zoned areas under the recent unitary plan allows close development. Cross lease titles cannot be developed without permission from all owners, thus keeping existing adjacent properties undeveloped. Lastly, most cross lease titles can be converted to free hold titles, at a cost, with permission of all owners. Don’t make the mistake of immediately dismissing cross lease titles, as they are commonplace in our local area.

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BEACH DAY: Beaches are heaps of fun for people and pets alike. There are many local beaches that allow dogs, although take note of dog-friendly times to avoid nes. A rm favourite is Mellon’s Bay – rock formations on either side,very make this a perfect oceanside playpen. Go on, take your dog for a walk! There are many great spots, activities and reasons to take your dog for a walk, says DR JENNIFER DAUTH of True Vets Ormiston.

Cross lease titles are not straightforward, and many people struggle to understand them. Read on for answers to some of the typical questions I get. If you purchase a cross lease property, you become a part or joint owner of every building on the plot of land, (not just the one you occupy) with the other Aleaseholders.crossleasetitle (the legal document) includes a plan, showing the footprint of all structures/buildings and shared or common areas across the entire property. Each cross-lease holder is granted a ‘registered leasehold estate’ of the speci ed building and area they occupy. In other words, your house or unit is just for you and your family’s use, but you have equal access to shared areas, such as driveways or common garden areas. These leases are usually for 999 years. Cross lease ownership means that any structural changes to the property or shared areas must be agreed upon by all owners. Meaning you might need to obtain everyone’s consent before making any changes to the property. It is important to check that the footprint on the title plan matches the property – garages or carports may be added, but not updated on the title. Also important, is understanding any covenants or restrictions that apply to the property. I strongly recommend you consult your lawyer to help navigate the property information, as they are well versed in these matters.

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A WALK IN THE PARK

PARK-PLAY: East Auckland is spoilt for choice with beautiful reserves and parks, most of them being dog-friendly and many including o -lead areas where your dogs can run free! Why not head out for some outdoor obedience work, go for a picnic, lace up your trainers for a trot or simply meet friends for a park playdate. Have you explored Whitford Point Reserve, Murphy’s Bush, Totara Park or Macleans Park?

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Do you want to walk away when you see lease’ in documents home, because you’re not sure what it ANGELA RUDLING from Bayleys Howick suggests that cross lease may even be of benefit in newly zoned areas.

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True Vets Ormiston is a beautiful new small animal clinic situated in Flat Bush. Our philosophy is True Compassion, True Quality, True Care, something we strive to in everything we do. We believe pets are part of the family and we have created a welcome environment for both you and your pets when you need us. We offer consultations, surgery, dentistry and so much more. Dr Adri is a talented ultrasonographer and Dr Jennifer is passionate about animal reproduction. We look forward to having you as part of the True Vets Family! truevets.co.nz (09) 265 2838 enquiries@truevets.co.nz We provide TRUE CARE We believe pets are part of the family and have created a welcoming environment for both you and your pets. P (09) 265 2838 | E enquiries@truevets.co.nz | truevets.co.nz

July and August seemed relentless when it came to miserable weather – days blurred into weeks on end of rain and cold. Some people braved the conditions for adventures outdoors despite the inclement weather, but it also le a large crowd running for cover. Fortunately, along with September, comes the long awaited warmer, sunnier, colourful days of Spring – a very good reason to take your dog for a are plenty of bene ts to venturing outside for us, also consider those bene ts for your four-legged friends. Heading outdoors is a fun way of staying t, a simple way of keeping those toenails trimmed and a wonderful way of adding enrichment to your dog’s Rememberday. to slow down enough for them to have a sni – it’s their way of catching up on the daily news. Exploring di erent sights, sounds and textures help stimulate them, making the trip more interesting.

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PUPPYCCINO: Many cafés with outside seating areas are dog-friendly and allow your pets to come along for a treat. Just ask if you’re unsure, however a water bowl outside is usually a good giveaway that Rover is also welcome for a refreshment.

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I’ve had multiple roles in the company during my 12 years, and it’s apparent there’s a Kiwi ideal that ties the business together. It’s all about the ingenuity to problem solve with a can-do attitude. We bring not only more than 25 years of nancial credibility and success, but the experience of life itself. We’re people rst and we’re about helping others achieve what they set out to do. We think of ourselves as a true partner to our clients — Southern Cross Partners.

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When I joined Southern Cross Partners 12 years ago, I wondered where the name came from. Well, it didn’t take long to nd out. Barry Milward, the founder of Southern Cross Partners, loves to chat with investors, nancial advisors and the team about it. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard the wonderful story of Barry emigrating from the UK in the early 1960’s and traveling on the iconic ship built for the Shaw, Savill & Albion Line called The Southern Cross. When he and his wife Julia launched their new business venture, it seemed tting that the name referenced the ship that was integral to moving to New Zealand and symbolic of “new opportunities and a new life.” Fast forward 25 years, and the business is still focused on helping start new opportunities and is still 100 per cent New Zealand owned. The whole team is focused on providing quality investment opportunities for our Weinvestors.lovenothing more than enabling investors to enjoy the little and big things in life. We provide short term, flexible lending solutions that get everyday people from A to B and o er these as investments that are underpinned by the tangible security of property.

We o er enhanced returns on a monthly basis, secured by properties and construction all around New Zealand. Our interest rates currently range from 5.50 per cent per annum, with minimum investments starting from $10,000, subject to availability. Contact us on 0800 00 58 43 and co.nzinvestments@scpartners.tolearnmore.

Disclaimer: All investment opportunities are subject to change and subject to availability. Southern Cross Partners Ltd is licensed to provide Peer to Peer lending services under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. This article is general in nature only and has not taken into account any particular person’s objectives or circumstances. We recommend you speak with a ﬁnancial adviser before making any investment decisions.

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