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Starry-eyed over babY My, doesn’t time fly when you’re having fun – and I have had lots of fun this past month. In fact it’s been one long birthday celebration; first son, then a few days later my man and our grandson on the same day, followed by nephew and several friends too. And of course, now the new Royal, Will and Kate’s baby son, George, is a Cancerian too, born on my nephew’s birthday!
Beautiful Paihia Beach Resort and Spa couldn’t be closer to the water – it enjoys an idyllic beachfront location which drinks in stunning views of the bay. Sun-drenched patio, pool and heated jacuzzis mean an escape here, anytime of the year, is a relaxing experience made all the more enjoyable by enticing spa treatments, poolside restaurant and spacious apartment/style rooms with many luxuries. See story page 21. Cover photo supplied
I’m not an ardent royalist but I was moved on seeing that new bundle of joy and the pleasure on his parents’ faces. And despite all the kerfuffle about lighting up our national monuments, I just loved the sight of the Sky Tower, The Cloud and the Auckland War Memorial Museum lit up in bright blue lights against a black sky. Being surrounded by Cancerians (my late Dad also fell under the same star sign) it’s all a bit of fun for me although it is said that love matches between Cancerians and
Virgos (that’s me) are supposed to have staying power – ours certainly has. So many years that the young one’s in the office just laugh – most weren’t born when we married! But now that this momentous month is over for another year, it’s time to look ahead to the rest of 2013. Traditionally August can be a bit grim weather-wise so I hope some readers are off to holiday in the sun. I have to wait until September before escaping to Fiji but recently I was up at Paihia Beach Resort for a couple of nights and, honestly, it was so hot sitting outside on the deck chairs I had to go in… and have a cocktail to cool off!
This month’s EastLife is once again packed with reading with a good bit aimed at our male readers as we head towards Father’s Day. On the competitions page smooth operators will appreciate the fantastic Philips shave pack we have up for grabs and do read Jon Rawlinson’s take on ‘manscaping’ page 31. We’ve also found our local lads are men of many means and talents – circus performer, rugby player, artist, actor/director, landscape designer and more. So, don’t just chill, brew a cuppa and take time out to enjoy EastLife; catch you next month.
I struck perfect weather and the resort was ideal for a short break – stunning views, hot Jacuzzis, luxurious spa and, of course, great food – if overseas travel is out, I can’t think of a better place than the Bay of Islands for an escape. You can read about my trip on page 21.
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INTERVIEW
10 questions in 10 minutes with former All Black, New Zealand Maori selector and coach, Waka Nathan
10-11 what’s where Local happenings around and about
12-13 interview ‘Prison stint’ all part of marine artist’s intriguing career
15 profile Nick Steward – career acrobats lands tumbler on his feet
16-17 feature Syndication – the modern way forward in harness racing
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Accolades for local girl’s urban design
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maserati music 21-27 Lifestyle • Escape to Paihia Beach Resort and Spa • Exploring beyond Adelaide
28-37 health, beauty and fashion
• Dig these coats for stylish men • Manscaping
38-41 food • Chef targets top venison award
• Food writer, Tamara Rubanowski, reveals health benefits of superfood, pomegranates
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Backing ‘Black’ is almost a religion to sports fans in our stadium of four million, and if that’s the case, former All Black, NZ Maori selector and coach, and all-round gent, Waka Nathan, certainly deserves his place in the Parthenon. However, many locals may be unaware that this giant of the oval ball code is also a longtime Howick resident and keen fan of Pakuranga rugby. Which rugby player most influenced you and how? Colin Meads for his ability to read the game and tight or loose forward play if need be. Which current All Black most closely mirrors you in terms of style of play? Hard question to answer in terms of players today as the game has changed dramatically. But, in general, I would say Michael Jones most closely reflected my style of play. What do you think of Pakuranga’s own All Black, Charles Piutau and do you think he could be an All Black great? He’s had great achievement for Pakuranga. There’s every possibility he will become a great All Black, with the right direction. Do you support Pakuranga? If not, who do you support and why? Yes, I do support Pakuranga, because I coached there and its commitment to Auckland rugby and junior rugby is outstanding. Which Super Rugby team do you support and why? The Blues because I have played, coached and been a part of the Auckland Rugby Union throughout my life. What would you do to improve the development of the game at grassroots level? I would make sure the kids took ownership of playing for the club they choose, and that they understood the
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importance of loyalty and playing as a team, rather than as individuals. Speaking as a former flanker yourself, who should succeed Ritchie McCaw? Does Sam Cane have what it takes, or is another player more worthy of the job? Ritchie’s are very big shoes to fill. I’m sure whoever is chosen will bring their own personality and qualities of play to the game. Do you think today’s players are playing too many games? And if
so, could such overworked players lead to a poorer quality game for the fans? In my time we weren’t professional rugby players, whereas today’s players are. With only rugby to focus on, I believe they can handle the amount of games as long as they enjoy it and know when to retire on top. What is the first thing you would do if you became All Black coach? Make sure my players were bonding as a team and that the right
leadership strategies were in place. If you could invite three rugby players to dinner – dead or alive – who would you ask? Sir Colin Meads [All Blacks 1957-71], the late Sir Wilson Whineray [All Blacks 1957-65, 30 tests as captain] and the late Patrick Walsh [All Blacks 1955-64, New Zealand Maori,1955-61, All Black selector 1969-71], because these three men weren’t just team players of my generation but also they were some of my very best mates on and off the field. www.eastlife.co.nz
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Celebrating La Fete Nationale The sun shone on last month’s La Fete Nationale , known to most people as Bastille Day which was held at the Pine Harbour Fresh Market focusing on all things French and fresh. Celebrating with food and friends, the event included face painting for children, pastries, pies, wood-fired pizzas and more. Photographer JANET KEELING went along to capture the atmosphere. 1. Lola and Georgie Hamilton with Vincent Hughes 2. Alexis Wreen 3. Julie Gordon 4. Michael Bond
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ladies lunchalot It was hard to discern the real winner at the Lady Lunchalot July event – Hearty Towers Transplant Rehabilitation House, which received a donation of $350 from the gathering, or the guests who embraced the cause, the opportunity to mix with other women and the chance to relax and dine when they might otherwise have been working. Held at The Lounge, in Wellington Street, and hosted by owner Chris Bull, the function was a resounding success – Howick photographer, CARMEN BIRD was there too.
Putting on the ritz – Look who EastLife spotted celebrating the birth of the new royal in London – our very own queen (of beauty pageants that is) Val Lott with husband Allan Parker. They joined other well-wishers in toasting the health of Prince George Alexander Louis at The Ritz in Westminster.
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AUGUST 2013 ➤ ENTERTAINMENT Xtreme Talent Quest 2013 Registrations by August 10 Uxbridge Creative Centre in Howick is hosting a community-based Talent Quest which provides an opportunity for young people to gain vital stage skills and performance experience while competing for great prizes. This locally supported project runs during August and September leading up to a live grand final at which the winning act will be chosen. Register online at www.uxbridge.org.nz Stomp August 6-11 Broadway, West End and international dance troupe Stomp is all set to take Auckland by storm. The entourage, most well known for its performance at last year’s Olympics, will be stomping its rhythm at the Aotea Centre in town in the shape of brand new routines, choreography and music. Tickets, $59 per person from www.the-edge.co.nz Copacabana August 7-11 Her name was Lola – the unforgettable opening lyric of Barry Manilow’s Grammy award-winning, hit musical, featuring the well-known story of Lola and Tony will be heard
when Copacabana is in town. This tale of love and romance is set in the heart of the 1940s swinging nightclub scene. Now a full-scale, Broadwaystyle musical fantasy, this singing and dancing spectacular is not to be missed! See it at the Harlequin Musical Theatre. Tickets available from www.iticket.co.nz. The Great Crooners August 20, 11am-1pm Sit back and relax with music’s greats – Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Doris Day and Rosemary Clooney who rose up with the advent of radio broadcasting. Let the lunchtime opera experts from Operatunity recreate the silky tones and fabulous laid-back lounge music with dimmed lights and a drink in hand. With special stage dressing to recreate this era of music, this event even includes lunch with the artists. Tickets, $30 per person; group discounts. Ph 0508 266 237 for bookings or email bookings@operatunity.co.nz
family ➤ fAMIly Festival – Auckland Storylines festival Family Day family August 18, 10am-3pm, FREE Hey kids, it’s Storylines Festival’s 20th anniversary this year and the event is celebrating with a full day of activities at Aotea Centre. Meet literary heroes and be entertained by the likes of Joy Cowley, Dame Lynley Dodd, Gavin Bishop and more. Dress up as a favourite book character and win a spot prize! Also, enter three other competitions in writing (describe a birthday), illustration (design a book cover) and book spine poetry (write a poem using book spines!) and win fabulous prizes! See www.storylines.org.nz for more info.
The Baby Show 2013 August 23-25, 10am-5pm Held at the ASB Showgrounds, the Baby Show is a one-stop-shop for pregnant couples, caregivers and parents of babies and pre-school children to browse, try out and purchase hundreds of essential Red Panda Weekend August 24 & 25, 10am-3pm Join the Nepalese red panda celebrations at Auckland Zoo with red panda encounters, face painting and the chance to break into pandamonium with friendly red panda mascot, Rufus. Tickets; $10 children; FREE for under 4s; $25 adults and $20 students. For more details see www.aucklandzoo.co.nz.
Latta An Evening with Nigel latta August 15, 8pm Learn some parenting tips for a child’s first decade at the Pakuranga United Rugby Club from clinical psychologist and bestselling author, Nigel Latta. With a unique blend of off-the-wall humour and battlefield wisdom, Nigel shares insights gained from working with some of New Zealand’s most gifted and troubled children. Learn the 10 principles for raising good children and find out about the innovative behaviour management tool called
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events | eastlife ➤ art Auckland Art Fair August 7-11 The Cloud on Queen’s Wharf will be hosting Auckland’s premier art fair for art collectors and those who simply love art. The signature launch party, Vernissage, is on August 7, and will include fine food and wine, as well as first viewings of the collection. Tickets to this event are $125. Following opening night, admission to the fair is $25 per person and FREE for children. See www.artfair.co.nz On Deck – Uxbridge School Show Now- August 15, 9am-5pm (M-F) and Saturday, 9.30am-2pm Who’d have thought skateboards could be a blank canvas? See the fresh palettes of young minds splashed out on the wooden boards with wheels at Uxbridge. Featuring 70 student artists from Pakuranga, Macleans, Edgewater, Botany Downs, Howick and St Kentigern’s Colleges.
➤ charity M Factor Fashion Show for Ronald McDonald House August 10, 6pm-8pm Have a swing at fashion in the swanky Next Generation Health and Racquet Club in Parnell for a good cause. The M Factor Fashion Show will raise funds for Ronald McDonald House which offers support to families with sick children. It’s entertainment galore with dancing and singing as well as celebrity models strutting their stuff in designer clothing. Tickets, $75 adults, $30 children; available at www.ticketmaster.co.nz.
and more than a hint of razzle dazzle! Proceeds from the night go to Look Good Feel Better, a charity helping women with cancer. Tickets available from $260 per person; call 308 0245 or visit www.lgfb.co.nz for more info.
➤ food and wine Vertical Tastings Evening August 10, 5.30pm-7.30pm Come along to Turanga Creek vineyard’s ‘Down to Earth Wine Bar’ in Whitford to celebrate 5 years of wine making! Sample 5 vintages of pinot gris and bordeaux blends alongside some delicious canapes. Hear the Turanga Creek story and re-live its history with every glass of naturally organic wine. Tickets, $49 per person; phone 530 8936 to book.
favourite chefs leave their kitchens and set up stalls at Wynyard Quarter’s Shed 10 to serve mouthwatering street food to the public. Savour the taste of Latin America with Besos Latinos, the Carribean with Atico Cocina, Mediterranean with Ima, Italian with Toto’s, Southeast Asian with Monsoon Poon, the ocean with Soul Bar and Bistro and many more. Made to Match August 17, 2.30pm Made to Match is a project at Victoria Park’s La Zeppa designed for beer lovers. Learn what to serve with a pilsner and what to order with a wheat beer. The talented chefs at La Zeppa will be preparing the food matches. Tickets are available from www.iticket.co.nz for $47.50+booking fee and include tastings of 5 different beers and matching foods.
Bar and Bistro in the Viaduct. Tickets, $75 include three courses and a glass of bubbly. To book, phone 356 7249. Bollywood Evening August 31, 6.30pm Party in true Bollywood style and enjoy traditional Indian cuisine at Victoria Park’s new restaurant iVillage at Victoria. Tickets are $85 per person and include a welcome drink, food and entertainment; phone 309 4009 for more info.
➤ Markets Howick Village Market Every Saturday, 8.30am-12.30pm, Picton St, Howick Classy Crafts Every Saturday, 9am-1pm, All Saints Community Centre, Cook St, Howick
auckland restaurant month August 1-31 Opera Night at Toto’s Every Saturday in August, 8.45pm Listen to the wonderful sounds of opera by New Zealand’s leading artists and visiting performers and hear the taste buds sing from savouring fine Italian cuisine at Toto’s in the city. Mention Restaurant Month when booking and receive FREE entry; phone 302 2665. Street Eats at Shed 10 August 10, 11am-6pm, FREE This one-off event will see Auckland’s
High Tea in High Places August 24, 3pm Sip on tea and some Cloudy Bay Pelorus NV and nibble on delectable bites at Hotel DeBrett. Featuring a special guest appearance by The Caker, Jordan Rondel. Tickets, $45 per person; phone 925 9000 to book. Delicious Excuse for a Fashion Show August 28, 12pm Let the taste buds run rampant and be transported to gastronomical heights of pleasure while the fashion radar goes wild with gorgeous designs from Yvonne Bennetti at Soul
Aotearoa Carfts Every Saturday, 9am-4pm, Sunset Terrace (above food court), Botany Town Centre, Cnr Ti Rakau and Te Irirangi Dr, Botany Pine Harbour Fresh Market Every Saturday, 8am-12pm, Pine Harbour Marina, Jack Lachlan Dr, Beachlands Clevedon Village Farmers’ Market Every Sunday, 8.30am-12pm, Clevedon Showgrounds, Monument Rd, Clevedon Clevedon Village Market Every Sunday, 9am-2pm, Clevedon Community Centre, 1 PapakuraClevedon Rd, Clevedon Pakuranga Night Market Every Saturday night, 6pm12midnight, under The Warehouse, Pakuranga Plaza
Look Good Feel Better Rio Carnival Charity Ball August 10, 6.30pm-late Feel the rhythm of Rio with the vibrant spirit of Carnival taking stage at The Langham. Dance the night away to vigorous beats in the company of performers, delicious food and wine,
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Sea changes –art, ahoy! Much of his life has been spent at sea, by the sea, or near the sea but there’s no rough seaman’s swagger about Paul Deacon. NATALIE BRITTAN speaks to the leading marine artist in his Cockle Bay home about his unusual life and works. Rare is the person who fits no stereotype. And although artists often bear the brunt of stereotypes, Paul is neither tortured nor eccentric. One of nine children born in Dartmouth, a fishing town in Devon, England, Paul caught the art bug from a young age. His fisherman father, who passed away when Paul was three years old, was a competent artist. His mother, on the other hand, was a trained artist and it was from her that Paul learnt all the “tricks of the trade”. Surrounded by water, it was only natural that his works reflected his environment. Later, leaving Devon for Irish fortune, the Deacons again chose life by the coast and young Paul’s artistic flair gained momentum. But Ireland was not home for long. Amid growing unrest near the Irish borders in the ‘70s, the family returned to Devon whereby Paul soon set sail around the world with the merchant navy. Travelling to places such as northern Europe, west coast Africa and the Mediterranean, the young sailor built a knowledge of all things nautical. Starting at the bottom, he climbed up
the decks and was eventually made relief captain – not always easy, he admits. “I hated the weather, unless it was sunshine. There were few moments when I seriously thought ‘this is the end’!” Meanwhile, the artist’s brush kept going and Paul was often commissioned to paint ships leaving and entering the ports. “Beer money!” he chuckles. Surprisingly, it wasn’t seafarers who were his biggest customers, but the average tourist strolling on the quay. “Boat people don’t spend a lot of money on paintings!” In the meantime, the gentle Englishman met and married his wife, Jill, and together they had a son and daughter, which soon brought his 10-year seafaring chapter to a close. Returning to land, a job as a prison officer at the infamous Dartmoor Prison opened his eyes to another world. “I needed a shore-side job and the service happened to be recruiting.” Historically home to Britain’s most notorious prisoners, the prison had its challenges. “It was known as Britain’s worst prison; the dustbin!”
It was also “desperately boring!” So, Paul sought refuge in art and the idea of an arts and crafts workshop for prisoners resulted. “A lot of it was abstract – wildness, misery, fighting, killing, death, violence. But there was also a lot of good stuff too – landscapes, seascapes, portraits of families, and
memories of when they were free.” These works were exhibited and sold; a small percentage of sales going back to the prisoners but most being donated to charity. “We were a bit worried when we took them out to exhibit their work; some of them were lifers. But there were never any problems.”
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Artists ARTISTS Retreat RETREAT Initially Initially conceived conceived by by well-established well-established Howick Howick artist artist and and tutor, tutor, Merv Merv Appleton, Appleton, an an upcoming upcoming Artists Artists Retreat Retreat offers offers budding budding artists artists aa chance chance to to be be taught taught by by one one of of three three tutors tutors who who specialise specialise in in three three different different mediums. mediums.
Paul Paul Deacon’s Deacon’s maritime maritime art art has has found found homes homes around around the the world. world. AA few few showed showed promise, promise, says says Paul. Paul. “One “One or or two two were were exceptionally exceptionally good. good. II believe believe they they might might have have made made quite quite good good careers careers in in the the big big cities cities ifif they they had had focused. focused. “These “These guys guys could could let let their their heads heads go. go. ItIt would would just just be be aa blur blur of of colour, colour, but but they they captured captured the the essence essence without without the the detail. detail. II really really got got aa buzz buzz and and inspiration inspiration from from some some of of them. them. “It “It all all came came down down to to time, time, energy energy and and interest interest on on my my part. part. IfIf they they knew knew you you weren’t weren’t genuinely genuinely interested interested they’d they’d read read through through itit quickly.� quickly.� However, However, Dartmoor Dartmoor was was aa hard hard place place to to change, change, he he admits. admits. “It “It was was very very backward. backward. There There were were old old established established ways ways of of thinking thinking –– lock lock up up the the prisoners prisoners and and throw throw away away the the key.� key.�
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He may be one of New Zealand’s best and brightest, but circus extraordinaire Nick Steward is anything but a show pony. NATALIE BRITTAN shines the spotlight on the Howick born and raised talent who actually ran away and joined the circus.
While fellow performers have tripped and fumbled on stage, Nick Steward says he’s more likely to fall on his way to the theatre. “I tend to injure myself more when I’m making my way to the stage than actually performing,” says the 24-year-old who was one of 20 finalists at the inaugural Golden Carnie Awards, New Zealand’s first national circus championship held at the Wellington Opera House earlier this year.
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And, as if to prove his point, it seems Nick kept an 800-strong crowd spellbound as he performed a routine that won him third place. His proud parents and friends watched with bated breath, as the country’s elite juggled, swooped and twisted with fearless intensity, showcasing acts they had spent days, months and years perfecting. And the competition did not get the better of the self-titled, “Nick of all Trades” as he pulled out all stops with the cyr wheel, a large metal hoop which he spun and manipulated with nimble dexterity. Producing a mesmerising and near flawless show, Nick won his third place in the competitive Ground Based Award category. The athletic acrobat says the competition, better known as the Golden Carnies, was a great experience and one that should continue. “It was a tough contest and a New Zealand first. It’s nice to have a nationwide competition to pick out the top of the top performers.” Born to parents David and Allyson Steward in Bucklands Beach, Nick always had an inexplicable interest in magic. “He would have been about three when he first showed an interest,” says Allyson. “He was always fascinated with making things disappear.”
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Naturally, his parents were intrigued. “We thought it was interesting,” says David, an electronics engineer. “Then it got to the stage where he would do things we didn’t understand.” Like a true magician, when pressed for answers, Nick glibly says “smoke and mirrors”. He continued to foster his interest, in magic and other physical routines, which sometimes worried his nursing trained mum. But the now Shelly Park couple say they never stopped their son’s exploits. “We just allowed it to happen. We’re very supportive of everything he does. We allowed him to do what other people might think of as weird.” Easily bored, the former Howick College student was not concerned with academic pursuits. “I didn’t like school. I was six weeks into Year 13 and I already had enough credits to finish the whole year.” After school, plans to study outdoor education switched to an electrical apprenticeship. Unfortunately, he hated it. “I can’t do the same thing every day. This is not for me,” he says. In spite of that, he took the bit between his teeth and finished the course – a distinctive trait of Nick’s,
says Allyson. “He doesn’t give up. He’ll finish it right through to the end.” Determination, tenacity, perfectionism and patience are his traits says dad, David – “he’ll decide to do something and he’ll just work and work at it until he gets it right.” Today, this is evident in Nick’s broad repertoire which includes juggling, comedy magic – serious magic was too “boring” – sword swallowing, flying trapeze, unicycling, fire spinning, pole, and balancing on various objects. He says the frustration of not being able to master a skill is not an obstacle. “It’s a motivation. I don’t like failing and not being able to do it properly.” At 18, Nick became New Zealand’s youngest sword swallower, and has also set a world record for sword swallowing whilst balancing on a rolla bolla (a board balanced on a ball or several). He showcased this terrifying act on New Zealand’s Got Talent in 2008. The unofficial world record for mounting a 2.5m high giraffe unicycle completely unassisted also belongs to him. But above all, his greatest
We’re proud of all that Nick’s done and are just pleased that he’s doing what he wants to do – that he’s achieving his own dreams.”
achievement is “reaching my 24th birthday”, he says. “In one piece!” adds mum. Outside the circus ring, Nick is also a qualified barista, bartender and croupier but his heart still belongs to carnival bright lights. Having travelled as part of Circus Aotearoa (successor of the Whirling Brothers Circus) he has set sights on the world famous Cirque du Soleil. “I’d like to keep performing for a little while, at least get to the top of this field before I change and go to Cirque du Soleil,” says Nick. In the meantime, the itinerant circus artist has just left for the Big Apple in America to teach children at French Woods, a performing arts summer camp and part of the Camp Counselors USA programme. This is his fourth time and he often stays for six to eight months at a time. His parents say it’s been a wonderful journey. “We’re proud of all that Nick’s done and are just pleased that he’s doing what he wants to do – that he’s achieving his own dreams.” www.nickofalltrades.co.nz www.eastlife.co.nz
His stories and performances on stage have entertained and captivated our east Auckland audiences for more than four decades but little is known about Laurie Mills, the creative mind behind Howick Little Theatre’s latest stage production, The Cat’s Meow. NATALIE BRITTAN takes a snapshot of the man sitting in the director’s chair.
It was purely by chance that Laurie fell into the part of Tiny Tim from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at the age of eight. “It was good fortune in a way – well, my good fortune,” says the Pakuranga resident. “A very good friend of mine, Keith, was supposed to play the role but he had to go into hospital three weeks before the play. “So, his mother said to me would you like to do it, and I said ‘yes!’ I’ve been doing theatre work ever since.” Born and raised in Wellington, Laurie made the move to Auckland’s eastern suburbs more than 40 years ago after returning from his big OE in the United Kingdom. Securing a job with Air New Zealand looking after its phone reservations desk, Laurie stayed with the company trying his hand at a diverse range of jobs, finally ending up in his current position as IT manager. But more prolific than Laurie’s career has been his dedication to theatre.
To date, the Howick Little Theatre life member and former president has played a part in more than 70 stage shows, 31 of which he has been responsible for as director. Many will remember Laurie’s portrayal of the cunning Fagin in Oliver! and the eccentric Willy Wonka from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, as well as his direction of shows such as The Glass Menagerie and The Chalk Garden among others. “As an actor, I love comedy,” says Laurie. “I like making people laugh” – something he does exceptionally well, judging from the non-stop laughter that poured from the audience of On The Razzle and many more. Directing, on the other hand, is a more serious affair. “It’s a lot easier being an actor. You’re only responsible for what you’re doing,” says the patron of the Howick Children’s & Youth Theatre. His niche is directing plays set in the past. “I revel in the past. I love it because there’s so much inspiration from researching the period, its costume, manners and the way people relate to one another.” While he admits the demands are great, he says it’s the next act that motivates him. “There’s always new plays to make. There’ll always be authors writing plays set in the past. And as long as I have the energy, I’ll keep going.” In fact, he says it’s not surprising his theatrical pursuits have lasted all these years. “I think I have quite a gregarious nature; theatre work is very much about communication. “If you have a love of people, a love of the period and reproducing things, then theatre is a natural outcome.”
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This year’s fair features 40 exhibitions, projects and installations in a range of media including photography, painting, sculpture and moving image. The programme will also include panel discussions, artist talks and tours. Tickets cost $25 at the door. Open Thurs 11am to 6pm; Fri 11am to 8pm; Sat & Sun, 10am to 6pm. To enter the draw for three double passes to the Auckland Art Fair visit www.eastlife.co.nz and go to the competitions site. One entry per person; entries close August 5, 2013, winners notified by phone or email.
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Syndication – the modern way Ever dreamt of owning a race horse but thought it beyond your pocket? Whether it is harness racing or the ‘gallops’, syndication, or shared ownership, is fast becoming the most popular means for people to race horses. In the harness racing code (pacing and trotting), the most successful in this area has been The Auckland Trotting Club syndicates. In fact, the syndication of yearling pacers over 15 years has been called, “the most successful horse racing syndication programme in the world.� With 31 winners from 36 horses to the races (harness race horses), The Auckland Trotting Club has, in that 15 years, formed 14 syndicates each comprising either 40 or 50 shares and each racing two, three or four horses.
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forward in harness racing • Awesome Armbro (19 wins, $648,754) • Changeover (29 wins, $2,426,765 – winner of $1.2m 2008 NZ Cup, named NZ Three Year Old & Five Year Old of the Year and then sold to stand at stud) • Tintin In America (16 wins, $934,305, including five Group 1 wins, the NZ Sires Stakes Two Year Old Final, the Three & Four Year Old Harness Jewels, the Australasian Breeders’ Crown Three Year Old C&G Final and the NZ Messenger Championship, setting an incredible five NZ records) Once the last horse in each syndicate is sold they are disbanded but currently, there are three ATC syndicates in existence. By being part of a syndicate, members enjoy the thrill of owning and racing harness racehorses and of being very involved in harness racing, initially at Alexandra Park but also the wider Auckland/Waikato area. They may even venture further afield in New Zealand and Australia. Advantages of being part of a larger syndicate include the comparatively low costs; a chance to share in the ownership of well bred horses trained by some of the best trainers in New Zealand; making new friendships with like-minded people; total involvement in the harness racing industry and a chance to participate in social events and travel. This year the Auckland Trotting Club has again followed its successful formula by purchasing three richly bred yearlings for syndication,
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By being part of a syndicate, members enjoy the thrill of owning and racing harness racehorses and of being very involved in harness racing.”
respective breeders, while wishing to retain the fillies for future breeding, have agreed to lease both without a right of purchase to the NISBA Breeders No.1 Syndicate. Hence, there is an opportunity to race the fillies which were selected by the current two leading North Island trainers Steven Reid and Geoff Small. They are Unforgiving (Art Major – Pure Envy) and Everlasting Grace (Bettor’s Delight – Jessie Grace). As there is no right of purchase in the lease of the fillies, there is no purchase price to buy into this syndicate, just a monthly payment of $147.50 (approx. $34/week) per month. This will cover a 1/40 share in the racing lease of the two yearlings and all the training and associated ongoing costs. Also included with each share is one annual subscription to the NZ Standardbred Breeders’ Association for the life of the syndicate. Involvement in either of these syndicates will provide many hours of fun and entertainment, so if you wish to join or obtain further information, please contact the manager, Rob Carr phone (09) 291-9034 or mobile: (021) 227-6444; email: rob.carr@xtra.co.nz.
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Local students voice ideas for While mayor Len Brown is busy making plans for Auckland to become the world’s most liveable city, denser living seems set to become a major issue, as final-year Bachelor of Planning student from Auckland University, Ying Liu, explained to JON RAWLINSON.
Former Macleans College student Ying Liu from Bucklands Beach believes urban sprawl is a primary issue Auckland needs to address.
faced crucial challenges in the 21st century: social inequality, economic challenges, climate change and healthy living,” Ying says.
Looking at the draft Unitary Plan, she says it is uncertain how Auckland will develop until submissions have been taken into account and the final plan presented at the end of this year.
“Also the Auckland Plan and draft Unitary Plan 2013 had identified it as a key area for change. Because Mangere is close to the airport and future railway, it is the international gateway into Auckland and an area of untapped potential.”
“Personally, I believe denser living is inevitable, especially around key centres. As population increases, Auckland cannot continue to sprawl and opening up more green field sites is not the best solution,” Ying says. “Denser living is inevitable but it’s not as scary as some perceive. It doesn’t mean more eight or 10 storey apartment buildings, rather more three or four level developments.” Ying says it’s important to create denser communities with a purpose, ensuring they are interactive and user-friendly not just beautiful places. “They need to be functional for the community, which ultimately means communication. We need to speak to people to understand their needs.” Along with fellow Auckland University student, Yuqing Zhou, Ying recently won a prize at the International Federation of Housing and Planning (IFHP) Congress in London. The pair’s Cities for Tomorrow competition entry, which reinterpreted Garden City principles for the challenges of the 21st Century, was based on retrofitting the suburb of Mangere. “We chose Mangere as it was a typical Auckland suburb that
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Following research and a site visit, the pair set about addressing the community’s current and future needs. They focused on designing the town centre and one of its neighbourhoods, addressing issues in an integrated way. “We worked towards multifunctional designs, such as a communityowned sound barrier along the motorway, made with a solar panel which would also collect rainwater.
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“We believe that sustainable development needs to be achieved with balanced environmental, social and economic outcomes,” says Ying, who adds acknowledgement of New Zealand’s native biodiversity impressed judges. “One of our primary themes was ensuring native birds and lizards, for example, could also call Mangere their home. Yuqing and I made a video using the theme of what native New Zealand birds would see and feel if they were to return to Mangere once it had been enlivened by our plan. It was really fun and accessible enough so everyone could
We believe that sustainable development needs to be achieved with balanced environmental, social and economic outcomes.”
understand our intentions.” Ying says should the plan be implemented, benefits would be felt throughout Auckland. “The community would become better connected, resilient to climate change, and have a stronger, greener and healthier centre. And, once any community becomes stronger it influences the positive development of other communities and suburbs.” After the girls collected their prize
Yuqing Zhou and Ying Liu. at the IFHP Congress in London, Ying decided to take the long road home, travelling through the USA and gathering ideas along the way. Yet, she says urban planning is not a case of one size fits all. “I think every city and town has something new and interesting to offer. But the key for Auckland is not just to take ideas of good urban planning from overseas, but to use them in a way that works specifically for the city.” She says calls for denser living in Auckland may have merit, but the right execution is essential. “I believe it needs to happen in Auckland, but must be integrated properly.”
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WIN! DaNNyS PITa haMPER ‘Peter, Peter, pumpkin eater had a wife and couldn’t keep her,’.... on the other hand, Danny’s wife is surely kept very well, thanks to the ‘pita, pita’ he provides! Danny’s Pita Breads can go a long way – cut into wedges and serve as a side; use to dip into stews and casseroles; a healthy alternative to burger buns; turn into crisps by baking in the oven and serving as croutons with soup. One lucky person will love this Danny’s Pita Hamper. It includes original olive pita bread, original garlic pita bread, garlic & sesame pita crisps, La Mediterranee range Italian pita bread, La Mediterranee Moroccan pita bread, and La Mediterranee Turkish pita bread.
WIN! a PhIlIPS MEN’S gRooMINg Pack ValuED aT $309.85 Thanks to the good folk at Philips, EastLife has a men’s grooming pack to give away in time for Father’s Day. See page 31 for story. valued at $309.85, this fantastic pack includes a Philips AquaTouch Men’s Shaver (model AT750), Philips Hair Clipper (model qC5130) and a Philips Nose, Ear and Eyebrow Trimmer (model NT9110). Be in the draw and say, hello, to a smooth shave.
WIN! fIShER houSE gIfT VouchER Longing for a bit of time out – a leisurely weekend breakfast, lunch with a friend or a chance to chinwag after work? Well, thanks to the management at historic Fisher House in Highbrook, you could be indulging yourself sooner than you think. EastLife has a $50 Fisher House voucher to give away to one lucky reader – perfect for combining dining and relaxation any time of the day. To discover more about Fisher House for breakfast, lunch, dinner or function visit www.fisherhouse.co.nz
WIN! MuNNS ThE MaN’S SToRE VouchER Every fashionable man appreciates clothes that stamp him as well dressed, up to the minute, a cool dresser and with Father’s Day looming wouldn’t readers love to win this $100 voucher for Dad to spend at Munn’s – The Man’s Store, Botany. Located in The Hub (cnr Ti Rakau and Te Irirangi Drives) Munn’s has everything from casual weekend wear to suits, ties and business shirts. Check out jeans and jerseys, jackets and overcoats too for males of every fashion persuasion.
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LIFESTYLE Luxury resort impresses I’m not sure what you call a romantic getaway when your ‘partner’ is the sister-in-law – romp-antic getaway perhaps? Well, actually, that’s close to the truth. When sister-in-law and I make tracks for some gorgeous corner of New Zealand, part of the package is good food, a few wines, shopping, sightseeing and loads of laughs.
A recent escape to Paihia Beach resort and Spa was supposed to be about candlelit dinners and playing footsies in the spa bath with the man in her life. Instead HeLeN PerrY left her husband behind at work and set out on a girls’ weekend.
This particular weekend also included basking in the sunshine overlooking a sparkling blue bay, creamy cocktails, a luxurious, hour-long massage and being absolutely humbled by the towering omahutu Kauri Sanctuary near Kerikeri. Those magnificent gods of the forest left us dumbstruck (and that’s saying something). While I was genuinely regretful the husband could not be part of this weekend (wink, wink, nod, nod), Paihia Beach resort proved it wasn’t just for couples. The revitalising environment worked perfectly for we two hard-working women, awakening our senses to a different way of life. from our luxurious and very spacious room with lounge facilities, lavish spa bath, kitchenette and many niceties such as robes and slippers, to the 20-metre salt water pool plus five heated Jacuzzis right outside our door, we wanted for nothing. A stunning sea view and, on this occasion, clear skies and warm
sunshine, set the mood for enjoyment during our two-night stay. It included dining exceedingly well at poolside restaurant Pure Tastes, and also an hour-long massage at the resort’s La Spa Naturale, which was divine. What’s more, I again realised it’s a small world – the two massage therapists grew up in Pakuranga just a few streets from home and knew my husband’s cousins in years gone by. Who would have believed it? While it is easy to proclaim the many attributes of this stylish resort it was the service and the people who delivered it that was so impressive. Hands-on owner Helen Arnesen
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Paihia Beach Resort & Spa’s HOT! 5 star facilities • 4 heated HOT! pools • Sauna and steam rooms • International award winning day spa, “La Spa Naturale” with HOT! Vichy (water) treatments • Cosy under floor heating in day spa • Award winning “Pure Tastes” restaurant (vegetarian meals available) with the latest infrared heating that will warm your body from the inside out • Soak in a 6ft spa bath in your room with bath salts and candles
showed in every way that nothing was too much trouble. front of house manager rachel was welcoming and had answers to all our questions. from the dining staff to the bar manager we were waited on like royalty and the cocktails, strike me dead, had a real splash of alcohol to jolly them up. We enjoyed one dinner and two breakfasts at the resort, the latter being outstanding. I do like a menu over a buffet in the morning and this one included Pure Tastes own take on many favourites. oh, how I enjoyed fresh, pan fried fish. A visit to Paihia also means a ferry ride to russell, a dig around local
shops – smiling retailers everywhere – and ocean fruits. At only Seafood, the scallop entree couldn’t be faulted. By time Sunday rattled around I was reluctant to leave especially as the sun was still shining and people were lining up for speed boat racing in the bay – there was no need to persuade me further that the northern life can light up one’s very existence. A winner of various tourism awards, Pahia Beach resort was, indeed, a romantic getaway and while our trip was more ‘getaway’ than ‘romance’ we so enjoyed the opportunity to gossip a little, flirt a little, and luxuriate a lot. I’d like to repeat it.
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South Australia Tourism has done a great job promoting Adelaide to New Zealanders; so good that HeLeN PerrY was quick to book an autumn holiday to that part of the world heading first to the Barossa valley. It is so easy to make one’s way from Adelaide to the Barossa valley. We picked up a car from the airport and within 30 minutes we were heading for the Novotel Hotel at rowland flat in the heart of this great wineproducing region.
into the industry’s history. At the other end of the scale, the glass and steel construction of the Jacobs Creek visitor Centre was a salute to contemporary design.
While we saw many lovely forms of accommodation from quaint cottages to gracious homesteads and grand manors, we couldn’t have chosen a more scenic spot. Novotel Barossa had a rural outlook, was attractively appointed with a relaxing pool area and elegant restaurant.
The Barossa townships of Tanunda, Bethany, Angaston and Nurioopta are all charming while in the nearby Adelaide Hills area, picturesque Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest German township, settled in 1839 by Lutheran refugees, attracts thousands of visitors annually.
The exceptional service included young wait staff who showed impressive knowledge of the menu and wines. Complimentary wine tasting each evening was an added treat.
Hahndorf’s quaint buildings and emphasis on genuine German wares and food is well known. This German influence can be seen in many other parts (including the vineyards) and also in the churches – there are beautiful Lutheran churches at every South There are beautiful Lutheran Australian turn; well churches at every South Australian preserved and cared for.
Wineries galore There is just so much tasting one can do in a day especially when driving. We stuck to three daily venues and among those visited were Kies family Wines, McGuigan’s at Chateau Yaldara, Jacob’s Creek, Yalumba, Kellermeister, Peter Lehmann’s and Langmeil Winery. each did their part to totally win my vote for shiraz (syrah) from the Barossa, now my preferred Australian red! from Kellermeister I also bought two bottles of Sable, a decadent chocolate liqueur with a ruby port base and hint of cinnamon – a smooth after-dinner treat in winter. While the wineries wooed us, the Barossa’s charm also lay in its buildings – seeing the many chateau-style properties one could be forgiven for asking is this the Barossa or is it france? Imposing architecture at the McGuigan and Yalumba wineries was breath-taking while at Langmeil, historic stone buildings gave insights
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Wherever we went we marvelled at the heritage conservation and restoration of historic buildings and homes.
maggie beer’s Farm shoP Minutes from Nurioopta is the property owned by celebrated Australian chef Maggie Beer and husband Colin. The Maggie Beer farm Shop is a cavalcade of Maggie’s pantry products but in the 1970s the couple started by farming and selling pheasants then opened the Pheasant farm restaurant in 1973. The restaurant closed in 1993 so Maggie could develop her own product range, now a thriving business. However, in 1999, the original premises re-opened as Maggie Beer’s farm Shop where this clever chef and cookbook author has her marketing right.
Sampling spoons next to virtually every product encourage tasting and once tasted it is easy to pop a jar of this or a pottle of that into one’s shopping basket. Mine was laden when I left.
viCTor harbor anD surrounDs our Barossa stay was followed by five days in Adelaide including a bus tour along the coast to gorgeous townships such as Goolwa, Port elliot and victor Harbor (pictured below). These pretty villages and stunning scenery are a ‘must do’ trip for newbies to South Australia. I’d have happily stayed in this area with its lovely outlooks, beaches, interesting cafes, and tourist attractions. one colloquialism appealed to
my sense of humour – the driver’s reference to seaside ‘shacks’. Not baches, or cribs but shacks – holiday escapes for townies; except these shacks (like many coastal homes in New Zealand) were often palatial. Yes, I’d like a shack just like one of those, a sumptuous base for exploring the region!
lunCh on The ProuD mary We couldn’t do Adelaide without a glimpse of the Murray river so another tour took us to Murray Bridge where we boarded boutique cruising vessel, the Proud Mary for a short luncheon cruise. We spent the first half hour up top where a soft breeze took some of the heat out of 41 degree temperatures and allowed us to enjoy this tranquil mode of travel. Lunch – a simple yet tasty buffet – was served on the return journey. The old world dining room providing a sense of bygone years and a yearning for more.
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Terracotta Warriors have been explored, be inspired to visit more fascinating destinations. from the stunning scenery of the Yangtze river or Nine villages valley, to the tranquil monasteries of the Yunnan Province, there is an abundance of choice. for a different view of Asia, vietnam is consistently a traveller’s favourite, with its beautiful beaches, sumptuous cuisine and welcoming people.
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This popular destination is easily combined with travel to Cambodia and Laos, allowing visitors to explore vietnam’s highlights whilst including a visit to the awe-inspiring Angkor Temples in Cambodia, or charming Luang Prabang in Laos.
More importantly, being part of an escorted group means meeting other travellers who, like you, share a passion for travelling to some of Asia’s best kept secrets.
Appealing to a wide range of ages, travelling in escorted groups holds many advantages. Groups reach areas not normally easy to access and english speaking guides assist where language barriers are challenging.
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eastlife | photography
Club members shoot for the stars!
Howick Camera Club members have had plenty of exposure this year, their work placing at a wide variety of competitions. Today EastLife features images by members which have, in the past months, won accolades here and abroad.
A ‘high resolution’ group of amateur and experienced photographers who share a common interest and passion for photography, Howick Camera Club was formed in 1957 and is now one of the largest clubs in New Zealand. Members meet three times a month in the basement of the Howick Bridge Club on the first, third and fourth Monday evening, their aim to inspire, share and teach a love of photography in a friendly and relaxed environment.
Award winning artists do the club proud. From top Go Away!!!!!!! by B McCree; Kevin by C Tyler; Dad & The Kids by MA Lenny and Orchid Light by D Walker. Inset; Lily Licked by L Robertson.
Members are encouraged to work their way through the club’s grading system via monthly in-house print and digital competitions. Critique evenings, field trips, including an annual Snow Trip to National Park, hands-on workshops and guest
speakers are all regular events. And, most importantly, there are ample opportunities to enter national and international competitions. www.howickcameraclub.org.nz
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Hallmark of art and jazz He’s spent nearly a lifetime designing fabric, but Peter Hall has managed to weave a few jazz notes into life’s rich tapestry. Curious to see how this unusual combination works, NATALIE BRITTAN unravels the threads of the Howick artist’s story.
Peter Hall’s home could easily be mistaken for an art gallery. A montage of paintings, the walls – and sometimes, floors – are well utilised. Just when it seems there couldn’t possibly be any more, an art-filled hallway leads to a small room which is an explosion of vivid colours and shapes. This is the eclectic artist’s studio – the place where the Mellons Bay local cranks up the music and paints to his heart’s content. Drawers are stacked from floor to ceiling, filled with CDs numbering in the hundreds. The use of music is dependent on the subject Peter paints. This may vary dramatically from landscapes to geometric shapes and patterns. The background music will usually feature famous jazz musicians such as Stan Getz and Gerry Mulligan. Each work of art has its own soundtrack, something the selfconfessed “jazz fanatic� instantly recalls when he looks at a painting. “The music puts me in the mood. It’s a love for music and art combined – it creates such emotion.� Peter says it keeps him sane. “When concentrating, you are bombarded in the brain and the mind becomes a jumble of noise. The music shuts all that out. It’s white sound, it takes away the turmoil.� Born in London during the Second World War, Peter remembers the bombings – The Blitz.
Despite chaos, there was opportunity to appreciate the beauty of life. “My mother was a florist and my father worked for Paramount Pictures – he put music to pictures.� As a result, Peter started collecting old jazz records from a very young age and went on to be a top scholar at the prestigious Royal College of Arts in London, where he was strongly influenced by the pop art movement of the ‘50s and ‘60s. In the meantime, he indulged his love for jazz, playing drums in a band. He was also a founding member at the world famous Ronnie Scott’s jazz club in London. “I watched people like Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington live and close up – it was amazing!� says Peter.
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Peter PETER Hall HALL – A Jazzman’s JAzzMAN’S Love of LovE oF Landscape LANDSCAPE Peter will be exhibiting at the Monterey Art Gallery in Cook St from August 9-30 with opening night on August 8 at 6pm.
His trade took him around the globe, to Asia, the Middle East, USA and Africa, and his travels inspired his painting. But Peter was not alone on this journey. His wife and two sons lived with him in South Africa until the early ‘90s; by then, it was time to move on to greener pastures fearing political unrest.
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Monterey Art Gallery owner and friend, Sandy Starr says the paintings were very real. “I could look at them and feel as if I was there. I was on a path being led right into the bush.� And it is this style of neo-realism that Peter prides himself on. Today, he is a full-time painter, having retired eight years ago. “I’m a keeper of time,� he says. “A keeper of time as a drummer, a keeper of time as a painter. You see a moment and you want to capture it. The world runs so fast, too quick, but as an artist I can capture it forever.�
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eastlife | essentials
Essentials for him Personal and household essentials are many and varied. Some are determined by practicality, some by need and some by pure desire. Essentials may be about making the workload easier, providing for health and wellbeing or simply ensuring the total look be it fashion-wise or décor directed. Take a look at this month’s EastLife Essentials especially for him.
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iron man! The Man Iron by Electrolux – the only power tool she’ll let you have inside. Designed for the man, this is the beast that’ll straighten out the most stubborn of wrinkled shirts. Boasting 600 steam holes it also has a wide power zone which presses fabrics even faster, an extra-large water tank and a massive three metre long cord.$169.95 (Silver)
The Breville Nespresso range consists of five machines, each catering to a different level of budget. These stylish coffee machines are smart and easy to use, from the entry level Breville Nespresso U that is compact and easy to store, to the top of the line Breville Nespresso Gran Maestria (pictured). With features such as automatic volume control, aeroccino milk frother and programmable coffee quantity, you can take the guess work out of making a flawless brew. The coffee used in the Grand Cru capsules is carefully selected too, using only the top 1-2 per cent of the world’s coffee beans. The Breville Nespresso U RRP $259.95. The Breville Nespresso Pixie Bundle from RRP $439.95. The Breville Nespresso CitiZ + Milk RRP $499.95. The Breville Nespresso Maestria RRP $849.95. The Breville Nespresso Gran Maestria RRP $1,049.95
take a chair, please COUNTRY THEME brings colour and comfort to the outdoors. These exciting UV resistant Tub Chairs in 4 vibrant colours LIME, RED, TURQUOISE, and ORANGE will look very elegant by the pool or on the deck. Complete with waterproof cushions and woven in UV all weather Resin Wicker on rust-free metal frames, they carry a 3-year warranty. There are side tables to mix and match. Limited stocks as this is the only shipment before Christmas of these inviting conversational pieces. Country Theme, phone Botany (09) 271 4494, Newmarket (09) 522 2626, www.countrytheme.co.nz
booking memories Let Dad know he’s king by capturing years of memories and adventures in this gorgeous 36 page kikki.K Memory Book with Limited Edition Slip Case, featuring prompts, pages for photographs, stickers – and even a little help sheet to inspire you to get started. RRP $39.90
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I haven’t reported my missing credit card to the police because whoever stole it is spending less than my wife.” – Ilie Nastase
keep a watch Time is of the essence and what better way to keep track of the time than with this stunning watch from Montblanc! RRP $8,580
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soup in a jiffy Whip up chunky winter soups, steam vegetables, even whizz up a smoothie or shake to curb those afternoon cravings with the Goldair WonderChef Soup Maker. With its 1.7L capacity and digital operation, you can select your desired function and pulse, steam and boil your way to the perfect soup this winter! RRP $199.99
Remington reveals new waterproof HyperFlex series Prepare to merge your shower and shave into one with the launch of the Remington HyperFlex series. Featuring innovative HyperFlex technology; a flexing collar that adjusts completely to the contours and curves of the face and neck to maximise contact and comfort, advanced shaving heads, 100% waterproof ergonomic design, and Lithium powered functionality for increased battery life – these shavers afford convenience and performance all in one. The nifty, foldable, charging stand that collapses over the on/off button makes travelling with these shavers a breeze. Take your shaving from the comfort of your shower to the splash of the sea and upgrade to the world of waterproof. Look out for them this Father’s Day.
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join the ray-ban club It’s time to start getting ready for summer and what better way to do it than with these super stylish sunglasses. Ray-Ban has just re-introduced the Ray-Ban Clubmaster in two exclusive editions: the Ray-Ban Clubmasterin Aluminium (RRP$460) and the first Ray-Ban Clubmaster Folding ever! Available from Sunglass Hut.
Natio for Men Maximum Performance Offering minimal effort and maximum performance, the Natio for Men Maximum Performance body care kit works hard and slips easily into any grooming routine. Contains Maximum Eau de Toilette (50ml), Maximum Energising Body Wash (210ml) and Natio wash bag with clear panel. RRP $33
such a smart camera Waterproof, shock proof, freeze proof, dust proof – even kid proof! The FUJIFILM FinePix XP200 is for the bloke who loves action and adventure. He can take this snazzy camera up mountains, out on the ocean and across rugged terrain, capturing exhilarating photos and HD movies as he goes. It also features wireless image transfer to smartphones and computers! RRP $499 www.eastlife.co.nz
fashionable feet Put your best foot forward and jazz up your winter wardrobe with a pair of Dobb boots from 3 Wise Men. RRP $250
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In the trenches The timeless trench shape has been made famous by big name fashion houses such as Burberry, but this season’s updated trench sees modern additions such as trims and detail. not only is the trench on trend right now, but it’s also a functional and practical item of clothing. Opting for a style made in a lightweight fabric offers the perfect outerwear solution for between seasons. not one trench fits all either. There are mid-length and shorter versions available depending on one’s height and stature. Mix it up and add accessories such as a scarf but don’t forget the trench is a sophisticated trend so, keep accessories the same. Less is more when dressing in a gentlemanly nature.
This season the trench coat may have been a big hit with the ladies, but we’ve also seen this traditional, yet stylish outerwear take centre-stage in the men’s fashion stakes.
throw over jeans and a knit for the weekend; looking stylish with ease is simple. The Hackman II is crafted from heavy duty, 100% cotton and features double internal pockets, a leathereffect belt buckle and detachable collar strap. It is available in beige or navy for $299.99. A black cotton trench coat from Working Style is a must for every wardrobe and is available in beige complete with subtle detailing including patch pockets and suede trims in a rich shade of midnight for $1190. Just remember, the trench is a timeless classic for anyone wanting to look dapper. So, invest wisely and enjoy this iconic trend.
So, how can you take looks from the runway and bring them to your day to day wardrobe? Well that’s easy, here’s how... Barkers’ sharplytailored Hackman II trench is classic yet sartorially cool. Layer over a suit or
From left, Working Style black trench coat; Jamie Campbell Bower at Burberry Prorsum Menswear Show in London for the Men’s Spring Summer 14 Collection; The Hackman II from Barkers.
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Looking for something special for dad this Fathers Day? Or perhaps you’re keen to show a brother, boyfriend or husband that you think he’s fab!. If so, Buys for Guys has the ideal giving guide to suit your man and your budget. Parisian for Barkers ipad case $129.99
Birralee Shirt 100% cotton Regular fit Multi Stripe – Spring colours $140 from Munns
Guess Gents Stainless Steel Watch from Pascoes $395 Mr Vintage $34.99 from Farmers
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eastlife | fashion
Style radar
Repertoire’s Style Director, MeGHAn MAHeR, tells eastLife about the one piece which women should absolutely have in their wardrobe this winter.
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I would love some help with my dressing and wardrobe but am a little shy to seek professional advice. Is it just movie stars who have stylists?
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I notice quite a few of my styling clients feel nervous when they come to see me. We work with all shapes and sizes and whilst there is usually a charge to see a stylist always remember it is an investment. You will save by preventing spending on clothes that you never wear. At Repertoire we forfeit this cost against purchases made. I believe every woman should see a stylist at some stage in her life. It can
enhance your appearance and help you feel more confident. I find my clients a few simple pieces and accessories that will effortlessly update their wardrobe and create a new look for them, to suit their body shape and their lifestyle needs. As women, our body shape changes throughout our life for various reasons from childbirth to hormonal or postural changes. Ideally, we should see a stylist regularly to have our body shape re-analysed to dress for our current shape. The most rewarding part of my job is seeing the glint in a client’s eyes when she sees how fabulous she looks!
cALLInG ALL FASHIOn LOVeRS Good news – tickets for nZ Fashion Weekend have gone on sale through iTIcKeT. Kicking off, Friday, September 6, Fashion Weekend will include a glamorous Friday night opening party, followed by two days of fashion and lifestyle. Saturday, September 7, will include seminars by KMS and shows by Annah Stretton, ‘come on Oz, Say I Do’; YMcA’s ‘Raise Up, Walk the Line’ and the A.OK, All On K’Rd Show. MAc, MyBeautyStore.com, Osmosis Skin care, KMS, Body Shop and Verdo nails will have one-to-one consultations, competitions and gifts.
A unique project from nZ Weddings Magazine, ‘Icing on the cake’, teams top designers with expert wedding cake makers to create fabulous fashion forward cakes. Vote for your favourite cake and be in to win one of these creations. Another competition, run by Print Monkey, offers a shopping experience with designer Adrian Hailwood and jewellery designer nick Von K. Fashion Weekend wouldn’t be complete without the Designer Garage Sale. For tickets to shows and seminars visit www.iticket.co.nz/ go-to/nz-fashion-week-2013
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ADVIce for FOR hair HAIR and AnD there THeRe advice Hair today is gone tomorrow for many men, particularly once they earn the pseudonym JOn ‘husband aka dad’ writes JON RAWLInSOn. RAWLINSON. Stress can cause hair to ‘migrate,’ cropping up where it’s not wanted, and is often difficult to manage where it stays. Fortunately, with the right products, men can ensure they’re in top ‘scape’ to face the day. Kids were invented to get up our nose, but hair doesn’t have to. Tweezers may be effective, but rather than ‘pluck’ up the courage to use these pincers, followed by shouting a certain word that rhymes with pluck, electric trimmers offer a much less painful alternative. It’s often said that older men don’t lose their hearing, they simply choose to stop listening. However, while a little extra ear hair can help keep the sound of children and spouses to a dull roar, it can be a nuisance when trying to comprehend football commentary. Thankfully, trimmers again come to the rescue. Just because there’s snow on the roof... I forget how the rest of that goes, but, then again, I don’t need to, because while my mind may be slipping, I’m still handsome enough to get away with it.
And even the folic-ly challenged can find solace in clippers; keep it close cropped and no one will know about the struggle to grow!
Whether to help us land a lady, or to keep her from throwing us back once she becomes wise to her folly, it’s never too soon to groom. Because, although we men probably have the right to moan, considering the guff we put the women through, we’re lucky, lucky fellows!
For male grooming, PhiliPs recommends: Philips aquaTouch – Thanks to • Philips AquaTouch its Aquatec seal, this electric shaver can provide either a comfortable dry shave or a refreshing wet shave. The dual blade system lifts hair to cut closer while rounded, low-friction protection heads adjust to the curves of the face, preventing skin damage. Thanks to its QuickRinse system, this shaver can be easily cleaned under the tap or used in the shower. nose, Ear ear and Eyebrow eyebrow • Philips Nose, Trimmer – With a powerful, precision micro-trimmer, this product provides fast and easy trimming and thanks to its Safeguard trimmer, pulling, nicks and cuts are easily avoided.
Finally, blokes who look like wild men from Borneo are not tops with the ladies and are sure to embarrass the kids. Yes, manscaping is here; we must ‘face’ facts that, these days, it’s all about the manicured mo and designer stubble.
• Philips Hair hair Clipper clipper –Offering an even haircut, this product features rounded blades to prevent scratching. It’s also lightweight and can be used cordless. Thanks to its adjustable comb, all hair lengths are achievable without changing combs during the cut.
While blades cut quick, just like Dylan, eventually we all have to go electric. And, thankfully, the latest electric razors are up to the task,
Visit www.philips.co.nz for more information and to be in to win a prize pack including all of these great products, see page 20.
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Yes, luscious locks can maketh the man, but who wants to spend hours in the barber’s chair? Armed only with a set of good quality clippers, and a good enough woman whose resolve is fortified with promises of a night on the tiles, I ensure I look more like a silver fox than a woolly mammoth.
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A bonus of growing older is wisdom and experience, but one area that doesn’t always benefit from time’s milestones is our skin. Firm, taut skin loses elasticity and wrinkles develop but now Weleda Pomegranate Firming Serum can help you regain vibrant, naturally beautiful, radiant skin. Packed with antioxidant-rich pomegranate seed oil, this intensive treatment helps ageing skin bounce back with natural nutrients and essential fatty acids that actively aid the skin’s ability to regenerate.
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shoWered in chocolaTe calling all chocolate lovers – wash away the blues and be ‘showered’ in chocolate! Original Source is launching a brand new shower gel that smells so good you might want to eat it. combining aromas of cool mint with the rich scents of chocolate, this new product will spoil chocoholics with some calorie-free pampering! chocolate and Mint is a proven winner in after-dinner mints, ice cream and hot chocolate, but sadly, Original Source chocolate and Mint shower gel is available for a limited time only. This luscious treat joins the Lime Lavender, Lemon, Mint and Shea Butter & Honey shower gels in the Original Source nZ range. 250 ml bottle, RRP $4.49 but remember, no matter how good it smells, it should never be eaten, it’s for the skin only! www.eastlife.co.nz
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AND you YOU Alcohol and GINNY MCARTHUR – Outlook for Life. Ginny is not only a nutritionalist and personal trainer but also a marathon runner and regular on Newstalk ZB.
Alcohol use has been headlines for some time with a strong link between women drinking and breast cancer hitting the news of late. Unfortunately, alcohol is the drug of choice for many of us. We use it for stress relief, to celebrate life’s milestones and to relax with loved ones, but is it harming us? Many of my clients are stunned to learn that: • Three standard drinks for a woman or four standard drinks for a man daily is considered heavy drinking. • The average bottle of wine is 7.5 standard drinks. • Alcohol kills brain cells, destroys your liver, can increase your blood pressure, and increase your risk of many cancers. Conversely alcohol in moderation is: • Heart protective • Can help prevent the build-up of plaque in the arteries • Can raise HDL (good cholesterol) and can lower LDL (bad cholesterol) • Is an anti-coagulant helping to prevent clotting that can lead to strokes. Red wine, in particular, is known for its heart protective properties. Research shows that the antioxidants in red and black grape skins are not only heart protective but can also protect against some cancers, and help to prevent macular degeneration. However, it is really easy to fall into the habit of drinking two to three glasses of wine a night. The large glasses we use means that two glasses may be half a bottle, which is over the safe limit for women. In terms of energy, this is the same as eating five to six slices of bread or 40 minutes hard work in the gym.
You may wonder when you eat well and exercise daily why you don’t lose weight. The answer may well be that you are working off the wine but that’s all. Staying off the booze all week then bingeing at the weekend is just as bad; every unit of alcohol takes an hour to clear your liver and compromises your ability to burn fat by as much as 30 %. One gram of alcohol contains nine calories – the same as fat. And that’s where all the calories come from, so low carb beer may not give you much of a saving; carbs are 4.5 cals per gram, the calories are with the alcohol. These are also empty calories that your body cannot use for anything other than fat storage. The new low alcohol wines on the market are generally 7-8% alcohol rather than the normal 12% so save you 25% calorie- wise. Low alcohol beers are also a better choice. A single measure of spirits with a low calorie mixer may also be a wise choice. Or have a really nice glass of red wine occasionally; moderation is the key. I write this during Dry July, which is a great cause and raised over $500,000 last year for adult cancer patients. My clients and I have done this for the last couple of years and we certainly feel good for it. Many of us have dropped a couple of kilos in the process! My advice if you are a drinker – a couple of glasses over the weekend then three to four alcohol-free days per week is probably a good idea. I also think red wine in moderation ... after Dry July finishes, of course. – www.outlookforlife.co.nz www.eastlife.co.nz
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– Winners of Supreme Business Excellence Award Did you know that a local, private hospital, which has won the respect of the medical profession, while forging strong connections with its local community, won the prestigious supreme honour at the 2012 Westpac Auckland South Business Awards? Ormiston Hospital, which has more than 70+ specialists providing minor and complex in-patient and day case surgery across 13 specialties, won the Westpac Supreme Business Excellence Award after impressing judges with its all-round performance. More than 400 people attended a gala dinner to celebrate the 21st Awards Ceremony and acknowledge the winners of nine categories and the supreme title. Close to 100 entries were received from a diverse mix of companies from the service, engineering, retail, health, manufacturing and food sectors. The first and only private surgical facility in south-east Auckland earlier took out the Brookfields Lawyers Excellence in Workforce Development Award.
Ormiston Hospital opened in 2009 following investment from local GPs, specialists and businesses. Throughout the past four years Ormiston Hospital has been committed to fostering close relationships with general practitioners and surgical specialists. The south-east Auckland population now has quality healthcare right on its doorstep. The environment at Ormiston Hospital has a modern and contemporary feel to it and the food is great. Ormiston staff members believe that the geographical location is the key to the hospital’s success, along with their unique approach to the care and wellbeing of their customers.
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To have your surgical or endoscopy procedure performed at Ormiston Hospital, ask your GP to refer you to one of our 70+ specialists. You can find out who our specialists are by visiting our website www.ormistonhospital.co.nz. Come and see us for: ✜ Orthopaedic Surgery including joint replacement & reconstructive surgery ✜ Colonoscopy & Gastroscopy ✜ Oral & Facial Surgery ✜ Spinal Surgery ✜ Eye Surgery ✜ Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery ✜ Ear Nose & Throat ✜ General Surgery ✜ Urology ✜ Gynaecology ✜ Vascular Surgery ✜ Obesity Surgery ✜ Paediatrics Experience close to home, first class healthcare, in a warm and caring environment
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Sticking to an exercise plan Olly Coffey is the National PT Manager for Jetts OllY COffEY is the National PT Manager for Jetts Fitness New Zealand. He is a REPS-registered Skills fitness New Zealand. He is a REPS-registered Skills Active Assessor and plays an important role in ensuring Active Assessor and plays an important role in ensuring our personal trainers are fully equipped to meet the our personal trainers are fully equipped to meet the diverse needs of all Jetts members. diverse needs of all Jetts members. Are you finding it hard to maintain a Are you finding it hard to maintain a regular exercise routine? If you are, regular exercise routine? If you are, you are not alone! you are not alone!
support, friendly competition, and support, friendly competition, and group motivation could be the silver group motivation could be the silver bullet you need to stick to your plan. bullet you need to stick to your plan.
The key to creating a sustainable The key to creating a sustainable exercise routine is to have fun. exercise routine is to have fun. You are more likely to stick to your You are more likely to stick to your plan if you enjoy it. Exercise can be plan if you enjoy it. Exercise can be invigorating, it can be social, and it invigorating, it can be social, and it can get those ‘feel good’ hormones can get those ‘feel good’ hormones pumping through your veins. pumping through your veins.
• Share a Personal Trainer (PT). A PT • Share a Personal Trainer (PT). A PT will often run dynamic group exercise will often run dynamic group exercise sessions outdoors or offer shared sessions outdoors or offer shared personal training sessions for two to personal training sessions for two to six participants in your gym. Enjoy the six participants in your gym. Enjoy the benefits of having a PT push you to benefits of having a PT push you to your limits to maximise your results. your limits to maximise your results.
Here are a few tips to help you stick Here are a few tips to help you stick to your exercise goals: to your exercise goals:
• Be adventurous. Try a new activity • Be adventurous. Try a new activity or adventure sport such as indoor or adventure sport such as indoor rock climbing, a ropes course or ride a rock climbing, a ropes course or ride a mountain bike trail. mountain bike trail.
• Keep exercise sociable. Set up a • Keep exercise sociable. Set up a weekly exercise session with a friend. weekly exercise session with a friend. You will find that you will be more You will find that you will be more likely to stick to these scheduled likely to stick to these scheduled appointments when someone else is appointments when someone else is relying on you. relying on you. • Join an exercise group. Team • Join an exercise group. Team
• Set goals. Without a clear goal or • Set goals. Without a clear goal or challenge, exercise is aimless. Write challenge, exercise is aimless. Write down your goals and put the list up in down your goals and put the list up in a place that is visible on a daily basis. a place that is visible on a daily basis.
active holiday with some friends. active holiday with some friends. Ideas include cycling the Otago Ideas include cycling the Otago Railtrail, walking the Routeburn Track Railtrail, walking the Routeburn Track or search events and activities, which or search events and activities, which excite and motivate you. excite and motivate you.
• Plan a trip away. Schedule an • Plan a trip away. Schedule an
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Going from peak to peak For nearly a decade, locals have frequented Peak Pilates in Burswood Drive to energise tired, aching bodies and have emerged feeling brand new. This time, however, it’s the fitness and physiotherapy studio that has shed its old body for a new one in Botany Road.
created with the open-plan layout, and fitness enthusiasts will find themselves more motivated and focused on their workouts. What’s more, the new, private treatment rooms are quiet compared to the old venue and clients can be treated with added comfort and privacy.
Just minutes away from its former Burswood location, Peak Pilates & Physiotherapy has recently joined the eye-catching row of shops in Botany that has become a top lifestyle destination for health, beauty and fitness.
In addition to these, Peak Pilates in Botany also has fresh faces at the helm of the studio.
clients will no longer have to contend with a cumbersome hike up stairs and can now enjoy the added convenience of other shops, amenities and an abundance of parking nearby.
Irishmen charlie connolly and Adrian Haughey, both physiotherapists as well as Pilates instructors, form the friendly management team. The widely-travelled sportsmen look forward to bringing their experience and expertise to the team of five instructors. prevents back and neck pain.
Owner Jason Richardson says clients are thrilled with the new location.
“We’re keen to build relationships with our new clients as well as continuing to grow and develop relationships with existing clientele.”
“After nine years, it was time for change. A lot of our clients found it hard going up the stairs but there’s no need for that anymore.”
The duo is enthusiastic about post-operative rehabilitation and improving the general health and well-being of the public.
And there’s further cause to celebrate now there are more classes than ever at the Botany branch, offering the chance to step up the fitness challenge and warm up the core!
“We specialise in back and neck pain,” says charlie. “naturally, we offer the traditional, hands-on physio treatment but we also take it further and work on strengthening clients’ core muscles ensuring they’re doing their exercises correctly.”
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These exercises are very much tailored to each individual, focusing on correcting posture and improving spinal support which, in turn,
“We’re rebalancing the muscles, working on different movements in the spine and strengthening the lower abs with exercises we don’t do a lot in daily life,” says charlie.
To try all the new offerings and experience change, call in today at this registered acc provider – clients who book an introductory pilates or physiotherapy session with the Botany team will receive a fantastic 50% discoUnT!
“Most people sit at a desk all day which causes them to hunch. If this is happening on a daily basis, it needs to be counter balanced with extension and rotation. It’s about reinforcing correct posture and flushing out the bad habits.” Of course, the benefits of Pilates can only be seen and felt in the course of time and contributes to long term fitness goals. As a result, concession cards are available for regulars, and an easy online booking system is used to minimise hassle.
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FOOD Game chef HunTs Down TroPHy Eastlife’s resident chef aJay ZaLTE recently proved himself to be both a ‘stag-geringly’ good chef and a fine shot too. The executive chef from novotel auckland international airport, was one of 10 top new Zealand chefs to compete in the ‘raukumara red wild Venison Challenge 2013’and he came home with the trophy. Hosted by neat meat, a partner of raukumara red wild Venison, the challenge has been ‘deer’ to Hawkes bay hearts since 2011 but for ajay it was a leap in the dark, or rather the raukumara ranges near Gisborne. There, he was up against the likes of sean Connolly, head chef at The Grill (skyCity Grand Hotel); richard ross, executive chef skyCity; mark southon, The Food store; nick Honeyman, The Commons and shaun Clouston, Logan brown. The team was flown down to Hawkes bay where each chef hunted deer from a helicopter and had to ensure a humane shot to the head. They then competed in an arena set up in the middle of the raukumara forest where they were required to choose a cut from their kill and cook it using at least four secret ingredients personally foraged from the forest and local surroundings.
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“i’d never handled a gun before and in the pre-event clay bird practice round i didn’t hit the target once,” ajay laughs. “but up in the helicopter i judged if i aimed in front of the only stag i saw, i might get lucky. and i did.” ajay not only got his shot dead right but his dish, ‘tamarillo-glazed venison with local grapefruit and sultana butter served with apple, parsnip, baby spinach confit and tamarillo jus’ came out the winner. “Looking for my secret ingredients was difficult. The weather was
terrible. in the helicopter it had been freezing; on the ground, produce such as watercress, was rainbattered and in poor condition. Late blackberries were dry and long past their best. Even the grapefruit was sour but with the sultanas and local honey, i managed to produce a sweet sour butter that was just right.” Three judges and 60 other local representatives thought so too resulting in ajay’s novel approach earning him 196 points out of 200 and the 2013 title. “i was absolutely delighted,” he says. “at no point did
i ever imagine i would do so well. it really was an amazing experience.” The Department of Conservation spends some $50 million a year as part of a sustainability drive to eradicate pests such as deer which are destroying the raukumara Forest. “not only does raukumara red assist in this but it supports the work done by the whinray Ecological Charitable Trust to increase brown kiwi numbers around Gisborne,” ajay says. “The company donates 50 cents to the Trust for every kilo of venison sold.”
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Superfoods from the garden Tamara Rubanowski is a keen gardener, cook, and member of the New Zealand Guild of Food Writers. Her garden produces plenty of vegetables, fruit and herbs for the family.
When Rex and I bought our property in Farm Cove, we didn’t realise that the garden harboured a delicious surprise. An unsightly tree at the back of the section nearly ended up as firewood, but it suddenly burst into exquisite orange blossoms, revealing itself as a pomegranate tree. Intrigued by this exotic sight in my garden and having heard about the many health benefits of pomegranates, I began to feed the tree with mulch. Tuis visited the bright blossoms and little pomegranates began to form, dotted all over the branches like miniature Chinese lanterns. At the end of summer, the tree was laden with rosy-cheeked pomegranates ready for picking. Some of the bright red globes were already bursting open to reveal juicy crimson seeds. After harvesting the fruit with thick garden gloves (watch those spikes on the branches), I started processing the pomegranates, washing them first and then splitting them open to
reveal pretty rubycoloured seeds. It was a labour of love, but it was worth it. My Farm Cove kitchen produced fresh fruit salads, fancy cocktails and lamb tagines, all adorned with shiny pomegranate seeds bursting with flavour. To preserve the remaining fruit, I decided to cook up a batch of pomegranate jelly to share this ‘superfood’ from the garden with family and friends.
What are superfoods? Superfoods are multi-taskers, brimming with nutrients and flavour and are usually low in calories. Think blueberries, lemons, spinach, broccoli and, of course, pomegranates – all super healthy and easy to grow. Pomegranates have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, but health studies have only recently revealed that this amazing fruit contains more antioxidants than
green tea, plus it is rich in iron and vitamins A, C and E. The fruit’s polyphenols can help the body rid itself of cancer-causing agents, its tannins lower blood pressure and stimulate the immune system; and its anthocyanins help reduce inflammation and protect blood vessels. The sweet-sourness of pomegranates is something of an acquired taste and the way the seeds are embedded within a thin membrane means that the fruit is a little fiddly to eat. Drinking the juice is a more convenient alternative and it is available in most supermarkets and health food shops. Whether you grow them in your garden, or buy them at the shops, make sure you add some superfoods to your daily diet. They will make you feel healthier and more energetic... the natural way.
Homemade Pomegranate Jelly Ingredients: • Seeds of 6-8 fresh, large pomegranates (or 5 cups pomegranate juice) • 4 cups sugar • 1 1/2 sachets jam-setting pectin (70g each) • Juice of 1 lemon • Large stainless steel pot, or preserving pan (other metals may react with the juice and taint the flavour) • Sterilised jam jars & sterilised lids
Discard peel and membranes. Strain the seeds and juice them in batches (1 1/2 cups at a time) in a blender, or food processor. Strain the crushed pulp (through cheesecloth or a jelly bag) to remove the small white kernels inside the seeds.
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Bring the pomegranate juice to a boil. Add sugar, lemon juice and pectin, whisk well to dissolve completely and simmer over a medium heat for 10-15 minutes.
Cut open a pomegranate and submerge in a large bowl of water. Remove the red seeds under water; most of the white membrane holding them together will float to the top.
Stir gently at regular intervals, until jelly reaches setting point (drop a little jelly on a cold plate and place it
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quickly in the fridge; if it forms a skin the jelly is ready). Skim and discard any foam off the surface; ladle jelly carefully into the jars (a sterilised funnel helps). Fill jars nearly to the top; then seal. Label and store in a cool, dark pantry.
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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.
soup for winter souls Created using free-range chicken, infused with spices including turmeric, coriander, cumin, ginger and chilli, Pitango’s Limited Edition Free Range Spiced Chicken Soup is available only until the end of September. The real chicken broth contains nutrients such as B vitamins, calcium, magnesium and zinc, to assist the immune system fight off colds and flu. The yellow peas contain B vitamins for energy while ginger and garlic are powerful antiinflammatories and immune-supportive. It is made from free-range and organic ingredients, is gluten-free, dairy-free and completely free of preservatives. Pitango Limited Edition Free Range Spiced Chicken Soup RRP: $6.49 (600g, serves two)
WARM UP WINTER WITH A TOUCH OF SPICE Here is the nicest way to spice up a cold, miserable winter! Check out Mad Millie’s artisan DIY cider kits now with a new limited edition flavour – Spiced Apple! Served hot (or cold), with cinnamon notes, the limited edition Spiced Apple flavour is the perfect addition to a Mad Millie Cider Starter Kit. The Spiced Apple Cider Kit includes all ingredients needed to home brew the perfect winter drink. Mad Mille Cider Starter Kit RRP $129.95. Mad Millie Spiced Apple Cider Kit RRP $42.00. www.madmillie.com
New chocolate decorating with Queen There’s nothing better than a good friend except, perhaps, a good friend with chocolate and Queen Fine Food is a good friend to choccy lovers. Queen has launched two new Belgian chocolate additions to its decorating range – the Queen Choc Mill all-in-one grater, and Queen Letters ‘n’ Numbers. The grater makes the task of finely grating chocolate a breeze; simply twist to release a sprinkling of freshly ground, aromatic Belgian white or dark chocolate. Queen Letters ‘n’ Numbers are made with white or dark Belgian chocolate. Each pack contains 112 chocolate letters, numbers and characters, including stars and hearts. Queen White or Dark Choc Mill all-in-one grater (100g) RRP $8.99 and Queen White or Dark Chocolate Letters ‘n’ Numbers (112 pieces) RRP $6.19.
Black to the future Our boys will be facing a huge task in bringing the Auld Mug home, but they are more than up for the challenge! It’s been done before, and it can definitely be won again! Steinlager is celebrating its unrelenting support of Emirates Team New Zealand with this limited edition black Steinlager Challenger can. So let’s raise a cold Steinlager black can to our team and their quest to win the Louis Vuitton Challenger Series. Let’s bring it home team! These specially marked cans are available at all good supermarkets and liquor retailers.
organic energy boost Phoenix Organics can now offer a natural choice for those needing a bit of a boost. The brand’s latest drop, Phoenix Good Energy, contains only natural and organic ingredients, including pomegranate, apple, lemon and black carrot juice, giving the drink the delicious flavour and completely natural colour. There are no synthetically produced ingredients here; the comparable energy boost comes courtesy of the natural caffeine found in green coffee beans and guarana seeds. And, unlike other drinks on the market, the only sugar in this drink occurs naturally in the organic fruit juices.
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Prenzel does it again! Three stunning new pantry products have just arrived in-store at the two local Prenzel stores. A new cordial and two new flavour-infused oils to please family and guests alike are sure to become favourites. • Ma Prenzel’s Farmhouse Blackcurrant & Elderberry Cordial – Beautiful diluted with hot or cold water – $21.50 (makes approx. 2 litres). • Ma Prenzel’s Garlic Butter infused Rice Bran Oil – $13.90 (genius!). • Ma Prenzel’s Basil Pesto infused Rice Bran Oil – $13.90. Available from Prenzel of Whitford, 7 Whitford Wharf Road, Whitford Village, Ph 530-8888. Also at Botany Town Centre, Town Centre Drive, Ph 271-3550, www.theprenzelshop.co.nz www.eastlife.co.nz
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BERRY AND ROSE WATER JELLY trifle Ajay Zalte – executive chef, Novotel Auckland International Airport. Ajay is a Pakuranga resident and has worked in leading hotels and first class restaurants worldwide.
Rose water jelly • 500 ml water • 50 grams castor sugar • 50 grams rose water • 6 gelatine leaves Boil water, sugar and rose water and add gelatine leaves. Pour into four glasses and cool down in the fridge where it will set to a jelly.
Anglaise sauce • 500 grams cream • 125 grams sugar • 5 egg yolks Mix together egg yolks and sugar with a wooden spoon, add in warm cream and stir over a medium heat in double boiler till the sauce coats the back of the spoon. Cool down on an ice bath.
Sponge cake sheet • 250 ml eggs • 120 grams flour • 125 grams sugar • 4 grams baking powder • Pinch of salt • 1 tsp vanilla essence Whisk eggs, salt, vanilla essence, and sugar to high sabayon. Slowly fold into dry ingredients. Spread on baking sheet on a tray and bake for five minutes at 195 degrees Celsius.
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To assemble one serving • 150 grams mixed berries • 350 grams rhubarb • 120 grams castor sugar • Half cinnamon stick Mix all above ingredients together and cook until soft.
Italian meringue • 250 grams castor sugar • 50 ml water • 5 egg whites Beat the egg white in the mixer and boil the sugar and water to consistency of syrup. Slowly add syrup to the beaten egg white.
Strawberry Coulis • 1 punnet strawberries • 100 grams castor sugar • 100 ml water Boil all the above ingredients together until strawberries are soft. Strain through a fine strainer and cool it down before use.
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What’s in a name – or to be more precise – what’s in the names of our local streets? CHRISTINE MILES from the Howick Historical Village gives the low down on the history behind some of our thoroughfares. Residential Howe Street is perhaps best recognised today for its ample parking outside the tennis courts, playground and park but once it was the main street of a burgeoning Howick village. Popular opinion suggests “Howe” to be a shortened form of “Howick”, but the name has far loftier claims to fame, its real purpose, to recognise Lord Richard Howe. Lord Howe, known among his peers as Black Dick, because of his dark complexion, was a celebrated English admiral, born in London in 1728. At 13 years old, he joined the Royal Navy and, after a series of naval operations, he had been promoted to post-captain by the time he was 20. A lengthy career followed in which Howe ultimately rose to First Lord of the Admiralty in 1783. Then, in 1797, he was knighted. En route to this elevated post, he commanded various fleets during the Seven Years’ War, and the American and French Revolutions. Howe Street may not have such a prestigious local heritage, but as the original main street it saw many incidents of interest. Some of these culminated in an appointment before
the Magistrate where offenders had to explain misbehaviour such as drunkenness, brawling or nonpayment of debt. In April 1853, the Reverend Vicesimus Lush wrote indignantly in his diary about a licence application from Private Owen Lynch to operate a Public House in Howe Street. The Reverend complained to the captain who was the Resident Magistrate but to Rev Lush’s great surprise and disgust he found the captain favoured the application. In fact, he discovered the Public House was to be established with the captain’s own money! It was inevitable that Owen Lynch received his licence and subsequently became one of Howick’s wealthiest men. Interestingly, the pub was no small, cottage industry, it was a substantial building and well used as was Wagstaff’s General Store, behind which was the local forge. Where the park is today, the land was mostly swamp but in 1850 the locals decided they needed a cricket pitch. The swamp was subsequently drained and became known as the Howick Domain.
After cricket matches, it was also common practice for participants and spectators to move on to the pub for dinner and dancing. The tennis courts were added to the area in the late 1800s. By 1900 the local district was expanding. There were two churches on the ridge, (Catholic & Anglican; the latter All Saints Church) and before long the original Marine Hotel followed. This later burned to the ground but was rebuilt on the site of what is today, The Prospect of Howick. The post office, which was initially
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King of NZ pottery New Zealand may not rate in the elite world of porcelain and bone china but for some 50 years Crown Lynn was a household name in tableware. From the 1950s, in particular, to the end of the 80s when the factory closed, there would have been few cupboards devoid of an ‘everyday’ Crown Lynn dinner set or a mantelpiece that didn’t feature a vase or one of Crown Lynn’s famous white swans. The iconic pottery range, sprung from parent company the Amalgamated Brick and Pipe Company, was located in the west Auckland suburb of New Lynn. It ultimately produced more than 300 products including children’s crockery, Toby jugs, lamp bases, ornamental birds, souvenirs, bathroomware, vases, ornaments and bakeware but, arguably, it was the company’s dinner sets that were household names and pantry ‘must haves’.
Now Valerie Ringer Monk, herself an ardent Crown Lynn collector, has produced a comprehensive guide for Crown Lynn devotees and new collectors.
Because, despite the factory’s closure in 1989, pieces can still be found in New Zealand homes, second hand shops and various nooks and crannies around the country. They are as sought after as they were in their hey-day.
The Crown Lynn Collector’s Handbook will surely prove a boon to those dedicated to preserving the physical remains of this iconic company which played a significant role in New Zealand’s history.
What’s more this fascinating book contains A-Z listings including photographs of representative designs as well as their distinctive
backstamps and marks to help collectors correctly identify and appreciate the origins of the huge diversity of Crown Lynn products. Dimensions and dates are given for each entry and items are brought to life with snippets of Crown Lynn history. Whether readers prefer the practical everyday crockery or the quirky artware and figurines, this book will help them recognise these well loved treasures and identify the era from which they came. • Crown Lynn Collector’s Handbook by Valerie Ringer Monk, Published by Penguin Group (NZ). RRP $35. Available at all good book stores.
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Local lad blooms in London Breaking ground in a concrete jungle may seem a daunting task. However, expat Howickian, Darryl Moore, has found, with a little hard work and a fair dose of talent, London’s streets can actually be paved with green. He explains to JON RAWLINSON. Former Howick College student Darryl says, in efforts to transform orphaned and derelict sites in London into usable garden spaces, he founded Cityscapes, a festival which presents garden installations by designers and artists. “It was an idea I and colleague and co-founder, Adolfo Harrison, had a few years ago and which we developed and launched last year,” he says. The landscape designers from Moore Harrison Land Design were inspired by a similar festival with temporary garden installations in public spaces in Bilbao, Spain. “We felt that, while garden design was well represented in London, thanks to the Chelsea Flower Show, this ran for only a week each year and within a confined showground. “We wanted something that was publicly accessible to a wider audience and situated in the heart of the city,” Darryl says. “Cityscapes promotes creative approaches to greening the urban environment. We curate collaborations between garden and landscape designers and artists,
working with various London cultural organisations, to create temporary and permanent garden installations.” Following studies at MIT, Darryl traded the bright lights of Howick in 1984, moving to England to “experience life in an international cultural epicentre.” He then gained qualifications at Pickard School of Garden Design located at the Garden Museum in London in 2003, and picked up a Silver Medal at the Chelsea Flower Show the following year. Despite dedicated effort and sheer determination, building a festival from the ground up was no easy task. “The first year is difficult for any new start up, and for us it involved convincing a wide variety of stakeholders that Cityscapes was a viable endeavour. “From the start we had positive responses from cultural organisations, such as the National Theatre, Imperial War Museum, The Old Vic Tunnels and Design Museum; their support was encouraging.” This year, Cityscapes – July through to October – will hit a little
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closer to home for Darryl when a garden, inspired by the landscape surrounding New Zealand’s Cloudy Bay winery in Marlborough, is re-established in Waterloo, following its recent Silver Gilt medal win at Chelsea. “Seeing the Cloudy Bay garden at Chelsea certainly reminded me of the South Island; it was an accurate representation,” Darryl says. “The garden will be remixed into new versions for summer by four upcoming designers in the South Bank area, with a fifth version to appear at the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) Shades of Autumn show in late October. “We will then have an installation at the British Library over the winter months.” Looking to the future, Darryl says he would love to bring Cityscapes home to his native shore. “The idea was always that it could be repeated in other cities, so it would be great to do it in Auckland. If anyone is interested, get in touch!”
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Award-winning kitchens come to town They say good things come to those who wait. Well, those who have long-awaited a taste of something different can now celebrate the return of a well-respected company to our eastern suburbs after 15 years.
Established for more than three decades, Stewart Scott Cabinetry is a locally-owned kitchen manufacturing company that has carved out a solid reputation in the industry. Now, together with its in-house kitchen design service, Inside Vision, the business has recently relocated from Manukau to East Tamaki. Just a stone’s throw from its old headquarters in Arwen Place, the company is housed in brand new, purpose-built premises aligning itself with the vision to continually redefine boundaries in design. Boasting a stunning kitchen showroom with top of the range examples, Inside Vision and its
exceptional kitchen design team are well-equipped to bring any vision or concept to life. Its team of highly competent and qualified kitchen designers work in synergy to produce not just ordinary kitchens, but extraordinary ones. Directed by Heather Wood, the team consists of branch manager Rebecca Banks, Alexis Stanaway, Brenda Hrstich and Melanie Williams. Most of the team are Certified kitchen Designers – a qualification earned from the prestigious National kitchen & Bathroom Association (NkBA) – the rest are close to earning this title. Considering only 40 designers around
the country have attained this status, it cements the fact that some of the best kitchen designs stem from Inside Vision. To back this up, the team has several awards to its name for outstanding design from the NkBA. Extremely motivated with combined experience spanning decades, this creative group is committed to the task at hand: designing everyday splendour. “The kitchen is such a busy part of the house,” says Alexis, who specialises in finding storage solutions. “It really has a hard life so we want to create a nice environment for people to work and spend time in.”
Being able to draw from the expertise and resources of a household name such as Stewart Scott Cabinetry is a big bonus too, says Rebecca. “We can produce and source lots of different materials and designs that others can’t – everything is possible!” As a result, word of this exceptional team’s ability has travelled far and wide and Inside Vision has become synonymous with cutting edge innovation and design. In fact, the kitchens speak for themselves. So, book an appointment at the showroom to see light, texture and colour flow in perfect harmony, or brainstorm with the kitchen geniuses over an excellent cup of coffee!
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electrician then came in to finish off the job. Word of his talents soon travelled, and Mark took on numerous projects, for acquaintances, for himself, and for large corporations such as Sky TV. He counts amongst his innumerable conquests a two-storey dwelling with a pool built from scratch situated in one of Howick’s most desirable locations, The Mews, and a Cockle Bay one-bedroom stucco house which was transformed into a four-bedroom, Mediterranean-themed abode. When he was stuck, he consulted his friend and builder Darrin Fordham, now a real estate agent based in Howick. During that time, Mark’s burgeoning reputation as a fastidious builder in Howick grew, and he was
approached to do insurance repairs for an acquaintance. “He said to his insurance company, ‘I’m pulling all my insurance with you if it’s not Mark doing the job. His work is quality’.” So, for 15 years Mark and a team of four worked on insurance repairs including flood and fire-damaged properties. Inevitably, there have been some spanners in the works including falling off a roof, standing on a nail and two hernias. “When I hurt my foot, I just wrapped it up, drank Jim Beam every night, and carried on working,” says Mark. “When I finally went to the doctor he said I was lucky to still have a foot!” From the start Mark was determined to do a good job and worked hard. “I
did a lot of hours. I would start at 7am and be in bed at 11pm. The more I went the more energy I had.” Developing such an extensive property portfolio has had its financial losses and gains but, Mark says money isn’t the key motivator. “It’s the fulfilment I get at the end of the job that makes me go, ‘wow’!” he says. “I enjoy helping people. I need to see a beautiful result at the end and if the result’s good I’m happy.” One project close to his heart was the renovation of his parents’ home, originally a former doctor’s surgery in Huntly. He bought the property, stripped everything, redesigned the roof and added on a bathroom, a kitchen and
an extra bedroom. “I said to them [mum and dad], ‘that’s yours till the day you die. I’ll pay your rates, insurances, everything’. My mum has it just like new.” Today, the father of two young boys, aged seven and nine, has just completed his family home in Somerville and is now focused on his new building inspection business, First Choice House Inspections. Despite being satisfied with his current home, Mark thirsts for more. “I want to do another place and leave a better legacy.” His advice to those starting out? “Learn how to do it yourself and give it a go because you’re going to save a lot of money and get a lot of fulfilment out of it.”
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Putting mother-in-law in her place This Father’s Day, if the mother-in-law dares to venture some pointed critique, dad needn’t be a shrinking violet, as long as he’s learnt to hold her tongue, that is! JON RAWLINSON looks askance at this intriguing plant.
The perfect gift for dads who adore their plants, mother-in-law’s tongue could help him practise strategies and be ready for her assaults because, like any boy scout, when dealing with the enemy, it pays to be prepared.
Provided these plants receive a little sun, water, some well-drained soil and (of course) much love, they will take their place in the home for years to come.
As succulents, their leaves store moisture, so be careful not to overwater; sagging leaves actually indicate that the soil is too wet, rather than too dry.
What is mother-in-laW’s mother-in-law’s tongue anyWay? anyway? Mother-in-law’s tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata), also known as the snake plant, has upright, multicoloured leaves – some reaching up to 60cm in height – with white or yellow borders. While some may say the motherin-law, like the snake, is capable of spitting her share of poison, not to mention getting under your skin, it must be conceded that some sonin-laws could learn a thing or two by listening to her advice. These plants are poisonous if ingested and even handling them can cause skin irritation, but mother-in-law’s tongue can be beneficial, actually absorbing toxins from the air.
Where, When when and hoW how to plant These house-proud houseplants prefer dry soil and air, and will thrive indoors. Place in a bright area – or in partial shade – away from direct sunlight. They favour temperatures in the range of 15-25 degrees Celsius, but
When growing from cuttings, they will require more water than usual until their root systems develop. After a couple of months, roots should be well established, at which point, re-pot the plants into soil suitable for growing cacti.
pests Pests can survive in slightly warmer or colder conditions.
Strangely enough, some pests have never learnt not to mess with this mother! These plants are susceptible to thrips and scale but treatment is readily available.
While mother-in-law’s tongue is available from garden centres, it can easily be propagated from cuttings. To do so, cut 10-12cm sections of leaves and set them aside in an airy room. Once the cuts have healed slightly, they can be planted. This should take about 24 hours. Plant the cuttings with the top end up in potting mix and place the container in a light, warm area.
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While we can’t say that by having mother-in-law’s tongue firmly in his grasp, dad will stand a better chance of securing the favour of his beloved’s matriarch, it may help sow the seeds of friendship, or (at least) afford the chance to get in the odd pointed ‘dig!’ However, if the above suggestions sound too much like hard work, you could always just get dad a Led Zep’ CD (I recommend Led Zeppelin IV) and any old plant; call it Robert, job done.
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Great expectations...
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Nick Neben is a director of specialist renovation company Smith & Sons Howick and a time-served builder of more than 30 years experience.
We all expect things in life... a great movie after seeing a trailer... a gourmet meal after reading a menu... a six-pack stomach after buying an ab machine (as seen on TV!)... but more often than not we are left feeling disappointed. Being in business offers many different challenges, the biggest being meeting expectations. Good businesses thrive on providing their customers with quality, value and that extra service. In the building industry, determining your clients’ expectations, right from the very first meeting is crucial in making sure their expectations are achievable. I recently met with a client who,
for the life of him, wasn’t going to disclose his anticipated budget for a rather large renovation to his home. If we had known his expectations were simply not achievable within his budget, it would have saved us both a lot of time. Tailoring a realistic budget around a client’s needs is a sure way of attaining their trust and benchmarking their expectations. Life is full of expectations. Some of us are more realistic than others when it comes to those expectations.
achievable outcomes to suit their budget ensures we maintain expectation levels.
With expectations there is always a risk of disappointment if ideas and concepts are not clearly discussed.
Whether favourable or unfavourable, expectations are quite often moulded from the positive and negative experiences we encounter in our lives. What we expect of our lives today, we can expect to be different as we grow older.
Offering our clients realistic and
In last month’s column I touched on
the importance of timing. Timing and expectations go hand in hand in our industry to achieve our clients’ “great expectations”. To achieve both there has to be trust and openness – that way we can see if expectations for a project are realistic. If not, perhaps we can then look at ways to modify the plan and make a few compromises whilst still going a long way to meet a client’s wish list within their budget.
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Putting children first Fencible Law Director, Lawyer & Entrepreneur, RICHARD GALBRAITH, with his take on current legal & business issues affecting our community. The period immediately following separation of partners has to be one of the most stressful events in the lives of those affected. When two people separate, they have many issues to sort out, but the most important is their relationship with their children. Children need to be put first. It is a principle of family law that irrespective of whose decision it was to separate, matters, such as the care of children and division of property, should be dealt with in such a manner as to cause the least further distress to all concerned. Your relationship with your partner may be changing, but your role as a parent is for life. Therefore, the arrangements being made for your children should receive priority. Provided there are no safety concerns for the children, it is advisable for partners to reach interim agreements themselves. DO NOT use your children as weapons; not only will it negatively impact on their future, it will also do you no favours if your matter ends up before the family court.
Many people take advice from others who have been through the process. I suggest you do not rely on legal advice from such people as each person’s circumstances could be different. People rarely hear the full story in the pub or around a coffee table! The best decisions for your children are where: • You both co-operate with each other • You and your children (when they are old enough to say what they think) work together to sort out arrangements for their future • You reach agreement without fighting and arguing • You encourage your children to express their feelings and be involved in plans – this will help them adapt to their new lives • You both stick to arrangements, but are flexible and co-operate if they need to be changed for your children’s sake • There are as few as possible changes to other parts of your children’s lives. Your children need both of you regardless of the issues in your relationship. They also need to keep connected with family and whanau (grandparents, uncles and aunts and cousins) and friends.
How young are you? Bill Potter – the Business Maverick. Bill is a Speaker, FriendCoach*, blogger, author and... The 3Guy*. www.speakers.co.nz/billpotter.html www.btob.co.nz/the-business-maverick I once asked a 13-year-old... ‘How young are you?’ He smiled. ‘Don’t you mean, how old am I?’ ‘Why do you say that?’ I replied. He paused and said, ‘Because that’s what everybody asks.’ ‘Except me,’ I added. Then he continued... ‘Actually, I’m 13 years... young.’ I knew then, that he could be ‘saved’. Being a Maverick is not easy but, you do have more fun than you’re allowed. In our chat, he told me that when he suggested how things could be done ‘differently’ other kids would often respond with, ‘but we always do it like this’. I assured him that, ‘only change can create the future’. So, authentic achievers, embrace change. Back to ages. Your ‘Chronological Age’ is measured from the day you arrive on our Earth thingie. Your ‘Biological Age’ is the age of your body systems (I told you not to smoke!).
remember, and, how you function emotionally. I know this is getting ‘heavy’, but it’s best you know why you’re ‘strange’, OK. No. We ain’t finished yet. Your ‘Social Age’ is based on the set of expectations that you have about when life’s major events ‘should’ occur. Hey, I didn’t ‘invent’ all this stuff. If you get it ‘wrong’ you’ll start drinking again. Know what I mean? Yes. There is one more ‘Age’. This is ‘EastLife’ remember. We tell it like it is! Pay attention. The best ‘Age’ is... ready...? ‘My Chosen Age!’ For me, my ‘Chronological Age’ is (mumble). ‘My Chosen Age’ is 27. Any questions? So, when my 13-year-old conversationalist eventually asked me, how ‘young I wuz’... I informed him that ‘My Chosen Age was 27’.
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Will housing bubble pop? Total Focus Principal, Greg Roy areinz, gives an update on the local real estate market happenings. I seem to be reporting each month of new record house prices being reached in our local market – Eastern Beaches. And again the past month has seen a significant rise in the local area’s median house price to a new record of $720,750 for the month of June (up from $687,000 for May), on the back a total of 178 sales for the month (down from 225 for May).
The movement was such I had to refresh my Microsoft Excel knowledge on changing the axis values for my Excel graph as previously it only went up to $700,000. Auctions, and other no price marketing methods, are still the preferred method chosen by vendors to ensure they get the maximum the market will pay. The Eastern Beaches figures are not alone in this. Across Auckland, and
other major centres of the country, similar rises are also the norm. So, will this lead to a bursting property bubble? The experts are arguing it both ways, but here are a couple of factors that would indicate not. Firstly, there’s the return on investment. Higher property prices, with rents not increasing at the same rate, gives the effect of a lower return on investment. However, if the alternative, eg money in the bank, is also low, then it can be argued that the property market is not overcooked. Secondly, are the figures from the
Reserve Bank on housing loan approvals which show a declining trend. These weekly figures on housing loans show that the number of approvals, which percentage-wise have remained above the same week a year earlier, have been in decline since around the beginning of 2013. Finally, for the week ending July 12 they dropped into negative territory. So, looking at that week this year, less people had loans approved than for the same week last year. Maybe, like water, the market will find its own level.
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When marketing a property, attractive presentation goes a long way towards securing a sale. In some cases, home staging will help achieve a fresh look in a short space of time. Home staging is all about illusions; it’s how a magician might sell a house.
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It goes beyond decorating and cleaning. It’s perfecting the art of creating moods; making a house look bigger, brighter, cleaner, warmer, more loving and, best of all, encouraging buyers to purchase, without you keeping the items.
Staging is more than just preparing a house for sale. It comes after you’ve cleaned, decluttered, painted and made minor repairs. It’s all about dressing the house for sale – adding the small details: lipstick, mascara and a single strand of pearls.
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