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ARE GO FACES & PLACES | FASHION | HEALTH & BEAUTY | FOOD | ART | HOME | MOTORING | EVENTS | TRAVEL

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Ph 09 271 8020 www.southmagazine.co.nz Editor: Helen Perry 09 271 8036 helen@times.co.nz Sales: Kate Ockelford-Green 09 271 8090, kate@times.co.nz Sales: Cathy Renolds 09 271 8019 cathy@times.co.nz Sales: Jackie Underhill 09 271 8092, jackie@times.co.nz Business Development: Selina Chant 09 271 8068 selina@times.co.nz Design: Clare McGillivray 09 271 8067 clare@times.co.nz Claire Robertson media@times.co.nz Photography: Wayne Martin Publisher: Reay & Brian Neben Times Media Level 1, The Lane, Botany Town Centre, Botany, Auckland. PO Box 259-243, Botany, Auckland 2163 DISClAIMEr: Articles published in SOUTH do not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers or editor. All material is provided as a general information service only. Times Media ltd does not assume or accept any responsibility for, and shall not be liable for, the accuracy or appropriate application of any information in this magazine.

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THIS MONTH...

FACES & PLACES 6

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Q&A

11 With Gavin Arnet

INTERVIEWS

12 lady in red 24 Developing talent opens doors 30 young Plummer plies his trade

TRAVEL

20 En-lightened hotel on skis!

21 Wildlife thrives in park

FOOD

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17 All’s Fare – what’s new on the market 18 recipes

FASHION, BEAUTY & HEALTH 24 Swinging in the rain 27 Midnight feast 28 Beauty Counter

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HOME

32 There’s a snake in the kitchen 35 landmark luxury

MOTORING

39 It’s a Commodore, but not as we know it

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Mother love Mother’s Day is almost here, a time when we formally stop to acknowledge our mother’s love and care while also expressing our own love and appreciation.

My own mother passed away 23 years ago and there are few days when I don’t think of her. What’s more, as I age my appreciation keeps growing as does my regret that I never seemed to take as much time as I should to tell her how much she was loved. When young and busy, it’s all too easy to overlook the personal challenges our mums have faced.

My mother came to NZ in 1931, a 19-year-old from Finland. She spoke no English, had no idea of what the sea journey would entail or that it would be 40 years before she saw her homeland again. She worked incredibly hard, learnt to read and write English well (although her accent could raise a few laughs), married late in life for those days – 35 – and was 40 when I was born.

She was widowed when I was 14 and my sister 18. There was no insurance yet she paid off our home on a widow’s pension, ensured we had the latest fashion

on the cover COME FLY WITH US! Almost a century since the last shot was fired in ‘the war to end all wars’, there have been many more of ‘the few’ to whom we many owe so much. For this reason alone, the role Warbirds plays in ensuring the most catastrophic times past are not forgotten is to be applauded. As this month’s cover (featuring Gee Lyon in wartime garb) indicates, South stopped by a new exhibition, NZ Warbirds at Ardmore Heritage Centre. See page 6. Photo Wayne Martin

(60’s style) including our first pair of ‘heels’, just like our friends.

She took us to live shows and movies – regularly! She cooked, sewed, knitted bottled, cleaned, painted and maintained our weatherboard bungalow in pristine condition – at 75 she was still up a ladder painting the ceilings!

I share this snapshot of my amazing mum in the hope that whatever life brings, readers will look at their own mums and take a moment to appreciate the roads they have travelled. Come, Mum’s Day, remember to say ‘thank-you’ for all the care provided.

Furthermore, if you’re a mum too, reflect on the love you have for your children, then put your feet up, relax and enjoy SOUTH!

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Warbirds At Ardmore

There was no sign of Snoopy (or the Red Baron for that matter!), but vintage aircraft enthusiasts a-plenty flocked to Ardmore recently for the ‘launch’ of a new exhibition. Featuring replicas of a British B.E.2 bi-plane and German Fokker (similar to the one flown by the infamous Baron Von Richthofen), the NZ Warbirds at Ardmore Heritage Centre looks set to preserve the history of those brave few who flew. By all accounts, the opening went ‘great guns’, as these photos by South’s ‘hot-shot’, photographer Wayne Martin, reveal.

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NOTHING STUFFy ABOUT THIS MUSEUM! If families can’t go to the museum, the museum will come to them – well at least to those who shopped at Hunters Plaza, Papatoetoe during the April school holidays. And, what fun it was! With the Auckland Museum setting up a special display at the shopping centre, there was plenty to keep youngsters busy as SOUTH photographer WAyNE MArTIN discovered. Intent on connecting communities with New Zealand taonga (treasures), the exhibition offered an action-packed schedule celebrating natural sciences, Maori culture, and lEGO®.

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THAT’S

entertainment!

Whether hitting the city or hanging around closer to home, Aucklanders from the South side have plenty of options when it comes to entertainment. So, to help readers decide where they want to be, when surrounded by the who’s who, here’s a quick guide to our picks of the month.

Mrs Warren’s Profession May 1-16, ASB Waterfront Theatre, 138 Halsey Street, Auckland City

Life’s Little Retreat May 6, 10am – 1.30pm, Bombay School, 35 Paparata Road, Bombay

Soon after George Bernard Shaw penned this play, it was promptly banned, as much for the hypocrisies it exposed as its subject matter.

Thanks to Auckland Theatre Company, however, this story of sexuality and empowerment is set to be told on the Auckland stage. See atc. co.nz/whats-on for details.

life is an ongoing battle, so there’s no dishonour in indulging in a retreat now and then, especially one week out from one of the busiest days of year for any mum... Mother’s Day! From pampering and treatments to a yoga session, crafts and even a catered lunch, courtesy of The Goodness Kitchen, this event offers plenty to those in need of some well deserved r&r. For more information, contact organisers via womenswellnesscircle.com.

Olive Copperbottom – A dickensian Tale of Love, Gin and the Pox May 6, from 7pm, OSPA Theatre, 24 Hall Road, Onewhero

The documentary Edge International Film Festival May 23 - June 4, Q Theatre, 305 Queen St, Auckland City

Tom may have had renee Zellweger at ‘Hello’ but this show had us as soon as we saw the title! A comic take on Dickensian Britain, this romantic musical is set in a time when gin palaces came close to drowning the poor. Named the Best Overall Show at the victoria Fringe Festival in Canada last year, this rollicking tale follows on from OSPA’s 10-year anniversary variety show (April 20 & 21). For details about both these shows, visit ospa.org.nz.

What’s up? Docs! Featuring 50 documentaries by filmmakers both foreign and domestic, this festival shows our world in many an interesting light. Not to be missed – see docedge.nz for details.

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Arnet Law

Part of the Pukekohe legal scene since 2010, Arnet Law was started by Gavin Arnet as sole practitioner. He was joined by his first staff member in 2011 and in 2015 the firm took on its first additional lawyer. Essentially, it has taken on a new lawyer every year since. Four lawyers are now based in Pukekohe – Sayuree Ram and Gavin are the commercial/property and trust team while Miriam Arnet and Sarah Hagenson, make up the litigation team, practising mainly in the areas of relationship property, care of children, domestic violence and estate claims. Unlike many law firms, Arnet Law prefers to employ multiple lawyers with fewer support staff to ensure clients can always talk to the lawyer handling their matter, and that the client’s lawyer is always up to speed with their clients’ particular issue. SOUTH asked Gavin to explain more about his practice.

Pukekohe and surrounds are growing fast with thousands of new residents expected to move into the area over the next five years or so. Is this population explosion putting pressure on you as a law firm or does it herald expansion on your part?

The expansion of Pukekohe and surrounding areas is great for many local businesses. Our own growth has been exciting. This expansion does put pressure on us but we are making sure we use technology to the best of our ability and that we have the right staffing levels to keep our clients happy.

With the surge in new building, do people need to seek legal advice before signing building contracts with reputable companies or are those issued by recognised building companies generally ‘fairly standard’ and ‘pretty safe’?

Absolutely, and we encourage this. Building a new home is a big decision to make and, to be honest, it’s not for the faint hearted. There is a lot involved; it’s very time consuming and there is a lot to the contract. Most contracts are very standard yet there are always things that people say they don’t understand, or that they weren’t expecting. Knowledge is power, as they say, and it’s important that people take advice and ensure they understand what they are signing up to, particularly when a building a home is often the biggest investment they will ever make.

How important is it for people to seek the services of a locallybased law firm, particularly with regards to property? What benefit

does having an ‘on the ground’ perspective allow you to offer to Frankliners?

or family members, will often use family trusts as a way of ensuring their wishes are fulfilled on death.

We know Franklin. Using us means clients can benefit from local knowledge. We have an understanding of local projects, planned infrastructure, local conditions and more which firms outside Franklin don’t usually have.

We also have relationships with other relevant local experts and can tap into their knowledge for the benefit of our clients. We know the questions to ask and who to ask.

Trusts established a long time ago can give some protection in retirement years however, it is unlikely that if you form a trust now you would not have to pay for your care in later years.

In light of the Government re-assessing family trusts in recent years is there any point in the average couple having a trust even when they might own say one investment property? And, if they do will a simple trust protect their assets in their retirement years?

There were significant changes to trust law, particularly concerning gifting and the payment of rest home subsidies under the last National government. If someone is self employed, or one party to a relationship is self employed then we would almost always recommend having a trust as a form of asset protection.

If neither party is self employed then they have very little or no risk to their daily lives and trusts are less likely to be beneficial for them. However, there are more reasons for having trusts than asset protection.

Trusts are a very useful estate planning mechanism, people with strained relationships with children,

How important is it for young, single people, who are not in a relationship, to have a will and why?

Making a will is very simple, and relatively cheap. Nowadays, with Kiwisaver and the like, most people have an asset on death that needs to be dealt with. Having a will means you have a say on what happens to your asset on your death. If you have assets when you die and no will, the tidying up of your affairs, once you are gone, is much more complicated.

How important is it for couples intending to marry to have a property agreement? What about for couples who aren’t thinking about marriage but have moved in together but have few assets?

Couples in these situations may not necessarily need a Contracting Out Agreement or “Prenup,” however, we recommend they carefully consider whether they should have one and seek advice.

The Property (Relationships) Act 1976 provides in general terms that after a couple have been in a relationship for three years (whether they are married or de facto, gay or straight) all assets that are used for relationship

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purposes become jointly owned.

There are always exceptions to the general rule and specific advice is needed, case by case.

However, if you want to ensure that upon a relationship not lasting the test of time, you can leave the relationship with the assets you came with, then you should have a Contracting Out Agreement.

Some people think to buy a lifestyle block of several acres with the idea of subdividing in the future, sometimes just to accommodate family members.

How important is it for them to seek proper advice before purchasing land for such purposes and why?

Subdivision rules are very complicated, and subdivision is not easily done. If this is your intention it is imperative to seek the correct advice, not only from a lawyer, but from a planner or surveyor and an accountant.

Your firm specialises in commercial, property and family law but can you help with other legal issues? Criminal, for example? If not, can you recommend other law firms who can handle matters outside your area of expertise?

Absolutely! We have recently had a criminal barrister join us at our premises. He works for himself and is a few doors along the hallway.

For civil litigation and other matters we have great relationships with a number of barristers so that we can ensure all our clients’ needs are met.

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Lady in red Immediately struck by the preRaphelite beauty of Imogen Marshall, a contender in Miss World New Zealand, ANGELA KEMP says with long, wavy tresses of red hair and a pale, milky complexion, Imogen could have been the model for Rossetti’s ‘Lady Lilith’ or Waterhouse’s iconic ‘The Lady of Shalott’.

The phrase, ‘crowning glory’, could have been invented to describe the magnificence of 22-year-old Imogen Marshall’s hair. It’s rare to see such a natural, unadulterated mane which perfectly matches her creamy skin and bright blue eyes.

as possible so try not to wear too much makeup.”

Imogen is hoping judges at this month’s Miss World New Zealand pageant in Auckland will also ‘see red’ and reward her with a place in the final of Miss World in China in November.

If you have any pre-conceptions about ‘beauty contests’ now’s the time to let them go. Today’s competitions give contestants the tools, knowledge and confidence to benefit their own and others’ lives.

“I am the only girl with red hair [at Miss World New Zealand] and I stick out like a sore thumb I like to keep myself looking as natural

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But even if Imogen isn’t crowned, she says taking part in the competition has been great fun and worth every minute.

Contestants are encouraged to volunteer, fundraise and involve themselves in their local

communities and charities not just for the duration of the competition but as a lifestyle.

It’s something Imogen, who teaches swimming to youngsters at Franklin Leisure Centre while studying for a nursing degree (with aspirations to become a paediatric or neonatal nurse) has embraced wholeheartedly.

“I entered Miss Auckland in 2016, mainly as a confidence booster; something a bit different, a different way of performing from dance. It was awesome to meet loads of new people and I ended up with the Friendship Award.”

The pageant gave Imogen the springboard to enter the glamorous Miss World New Zealand pageant, the final of which will be held at SkyCity Convention Centre on May 5.

“The winner will go on to the Miss World final in China but there are 12 international titles also awarded on the night so we will all have an opportunity to represent New Zealand overseas. I’m hoping to win Miss Grand so I can compete in Myanmar in November.”

A former student of ballet, jazz and contemporary dance at Pukekohe’s 8Count Dance Studio (formerly www.southmagazine.co.nz

Nicky’s School of Dance), Imogen started dancing when she was six. “I worked through my grades as well as dancing and choreographing with Pukekohe Performing Arts at the Harrington Theatre,� she says “I had lessons four or five times a week after school but, hard as it was, I realised I didn’t have what it takes to make a career from it.�

However, her dance training should stand her in good stead for the Miss World NZ contest as dancing (in heels) plays a part in the spectacular grand final in May. Miss World New Zealand 2018 will be the 47th edition of the Miss World New Zealand pageant when the outgoing Miss World New Zealand, Annie Evans, will crown her successor as the next representative of her country to Miss World.

Miss World New Zealand 2018 will then represent the country at Miss World 2018 hoping to succeed Manushi Chhillar as the next Miss World.

New Zealand has never won the Miss World crown yet, but came close to winning in 1997 when Lauralee Martinovich finished first runner-up.

the New Zealand event, it is a requisite of some international competitions so local competitors walk in it at a pre-final evening in front of judges only.

The grand finale represents the culmination of a three-month long series of challenges for the contestants including making speeches, giving interviews, a talent event and a sports day.

There was also a ‘head to head’ between teams who were given a topic to debate in front of a camera.

Imogen has staved off buying her cocktail and evening dresses to the last minute while she shapes up. Her fitness regime includes early morning spin classes and twice-daily visits to the gym at Counties Fitness in addition to one-on-one sessions with personal trainer, Nigel Fromm.

Judges have been awarding points to the women at each of the challenges but their final scores will be decided by public votes via Facebook.

Imogen will have three special outfits for the final including a national-themed costume. Hers is being made by Tauranga designer, Jo Marie, who regularly competes in the World of Wearable Arts. She will also wear a cocktail dress and an evening dress.

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“I can’t wait till I can enjoy a pizza again and some chocolate instead of vegetables, vegetables and more vegetables,� she says with a laugh.

Unlike beauty contests of old, Imogen stresses that today’s pageants are not so much about what contestants look like on the outside but about the beauty within. “It’s so different now. Yes, it is important how you look, but that isn’t going to get you far. It’s about how much effort you’ve put

into your charity work and helping others.�

Imogen and her fellow contestants have been raising money for ‘Annie’s Lifeline’, the chosen charity for Miss World NZ’s Beauty with a Purpose. It was started by the current Miss World NZ, Annie Evans, and raises money for scholarships for suicide survivors. “I don’t think there is anything negative about the competition.

Although I’m obviously working hard towards winning, I’m not getting my hopes up. It’s been such an amazing experience meeting some wonderful people who will be friends for life.�

The competition cut-off age is 25 so if she doesn’t win this year, Imogen says she’ll have another couple of stabs at the title. “Every year I change; I’m still finding myself. I know that sounds really clichĂŠd but it’s true. The more friends you make the more experiences you have and I’m only 22, so I still have plenty of time.â€?

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If you’re like most of us, your mum can probably read you like a book, but she’d probably prefer one of these top titles for Mother’s Day instead!

HOW WE MET

BY MICHELE A’COURT

A SISTER IN MY HOUSE

BY LINdA OLSSON

Everyone loves a good ‘meet cute’, well, their own anyway. But it seems how couples meet can actually set the stage for their relationships from that fated day until death does part us or (perhaps) we wish it would! In How We Met, comedian Michele A’Court presents a collection of such stories, from the romantic and serendipitous, to the convoluted, scandalous, breath-taking and downright absurd. Based on how the couples featured in this book tell their story, Michelle explores how great love can last the distance.

While Maria may have found respite in a rented house, her Spanish haven may not be as safe as she believes. When her younger sister, Emma, arrives, she brings with her memories of a childhood the pair would rather forget. In this heart-warming story, Maria and Emma must learn how to overcome personal tragedies and leave the past where it belongs.

Linda Olsson: A Sister in my House | RRP $35 | Penguin

Michele A’Court: How We Met | RRP $35 | HarperCollins

KEEPING IT REAL

BY MAKAIA CARR

REBEL PRINCE

BY TOM BOWER

Makaia Carr was a ‘Maori teen mum from the ’Naki’ who others expected to end up on the DPB. But, despite leaving school at 16 and becoming pregnant just a year later, this inspirational woman wasn’t going to ‘end up’ how others expected! Working her way up in the fashion industry, Makaia has struggled but this motivational speaker has found that physical and emotional well-being starts with self-acceptance, as this moving book reveals.

Being a prince under the microscope in this modern world is no picnic! In this book, author, Tom Bower, seeks to better understand Prince Charles who, despite his hard work and concern for the disadvantaged, has struggled to overcome unpopularity. Drawn from accounts by some who have connections to the inner sanctum of Clarence House, this book attempts to reveal just how heavy hangs the head of a man who would be a king.

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Essentials for Mum Once again, Mother’s Day provides the perfect opportunity to say ‘thank you’ and ‘I love you mum’ and what better way to show care and appreciation but with a gift that makes her feel extra special. Here are just a few ideas designed to make mum’s day!

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PINK PETALS FOR MUM Treat your mum this Mother’s Day with Pink Petal Hand Cream by linden leaves. An intensely nourishing, fast absorbing therapy for your hands, it is beautifully fragranced with top notes of pink petals layered over fresh florals – the perfect treat to achieve soft and beautiful skin. Made with love in New Zealand. Available from leading pharmacies, Farmers, gift stores and online at www.lindenleaves.com.

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Hot Spots

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STAMPEDE BAR & GRILL

Looking for the perfect way to treat mum this Mother’s Day? The answer couldn’t be any more... Szimpla! Open for brunch from 10am & lunch from midday, this acclaimed retro retreat in the heart of Auckland Airport’s shopping precinct is dishing up free (and most just!) desserts for mums on May 13. A scrummy range of children’s dishes are on offer too.

Catering for large group bookings from 20-80 people with canapes and set menus available, Szimpla Gastro Pub is open every weekend from 10am and offers veggie and GF options.

Stampede Bar & Grill is an authentic Western-style Bar and Restaurant in an exciting saloon-style environment. Try our mouth watering menu on western saddle seats in an authentic Wild West décor. Let loose with a boot stompin’ boogie to one of our DJs and bands and enjoy the most elaborately themed bar in town! Open 7 days, 9am till late with DJ’s every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For the best steaks in town, a fantastic wine list, large open fire and two big screens for sports matches. Come along and enjoy!

238 Great South Road, Papakura Ph 09 297 8991 www.facebook.com/StampedeNZ

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Hot Spots RED EARTH EATERY & WINE BAR Red Earth, open 7 days a week, 10am till late for brunch, lunch and dinner! Red Earth eatery & wine bar offers a premium dining experience in Papakura, with fare ranging from smaller Tapas-style sharing plates and platters to full meals. Glutenfree and vegetarian options available. Red Earth’s extensive wine list offers a wide selection of wines from around the country and the world. For something extra special, there is a cellar list for more exclusive bottles too! Don’t miss live music every Saturday night. Pop in and see our friendly team for a fantastic time.

255 Great South Rd, Papakura Phone 09 296 9027 become a fan today www.redearth.co.nz

CANOPIUS

145 Great South Road, Papakura Open Tues-Fri 7am-4pm Sat-Mon 8am-3pm Phone 09 299 1180 www.canopius.co.nz www.facebook.com/canopiuscoffeehouse KAT5630-v3

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Spoil Mum this Mother’s Day with a Canopius high tea. A delicious assortment of sweet and savoury including a choice of our fabulous 100% fair-trade, organic coffee or live tea, or make it truly special and treat her to a glass of bubbles. If you haven’t already, come in and check out our new menu, be it the black waffles or the Canopius burger with beef ground fresh in house, Canopius’ focus on high quality is sure to please. Bookings essential for the high tea.

red shed palazzo WINNER of Rural Cafe of the Year 2017. Recommending this cafe is easy – the food and service are that good and directions couldn’t be more straight forward: head along Karaka Rd and look out for the big... red shed! Along with their team, Paul (a chef with 30 years’ experience) and Kristina Smith serve quality food amidst beautiful, family and animal friendly, garden surrounds. Creative breakfasts, morning and afternoon teas, gourmet-style lunches and moreish cakes are all on offer at this fully licensed slice of rural paradise, open 8.30am-4pm.

Come along and check out the Sunday Markets.

16 Jesmond Rd (just off Karaka Rd), Drury Phone 09 294 6687 www.redshedpalazzo.co.nz

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Treat mum for Mother’s Day at this popular Franklin attraction.

Famed for its splendid gardens, cafe and nursery, Wrights Watergardens is offering a Mother’s Day Buffet, specially designed with mums in mind. After sampling a range of goodies, wander along the garden’s paths which wind their way beneath the iconic Mauku Waterfall. And, as Wright’s is home to a veritable menagerie – from turtles, tadpoles and eels, to turkeys, chickens, alpacas, and even toy poodles – there’s plenty to keep little ones occupied while mums enjoy their day out too.

128 Mauku Road, Patumahoe Phone 09 236 3211 www.wrightswatergardens.co.nz

SUNDAY MARKET 9.30am -2pm KAT5299-V6

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All’s Fare...

Try our latest flavours of the month and experience a range of new products with a real taste difference.

SWEET AS POPCORN BARS Forget ‘Snap’ and “Crackle’, it’s all about ‘Pop’, the kind that comes from snazzy new popcorn bars by Sweet As Popcorn. The perfect treat alongside the rest of the Sweet As range, check out these three classic Kiwi flavours – Sweet & Salty, Manuka Honey, and Coconut. Pop one into school lunchboxes or have ready as an after-school snack.

Gluten and dairy-free, Sweet As popcorn bars are an alternative to the traditional muesli bar, having less sugars than many other like products and no artificial colours. Available at New World supermarkets and selected food stores.

NO ‘HUM-dRUM’ BREW They once ‘roasted’ Donald Trump... although not to the degree(s) many would prefer he’d be ‘roasted’ these days!

Fortunately, however, Hummingbird Coffee has been hand roasted to perfection, resulting in a smooth, uplifting flavour which goes down easy.

Using fair trade beans – rather than starting trade wars – this flighty beverage is long on good taste as well as sound ethics. Then again, as they are organic, nutty and rich, we suppose that means these beans are at least a little like our American friend after all! Hummingbird coffee is available from selected retailers now.

TEA FOR TWO? Thanks to Paddock to Pantry, tea time on Mother’s Day will be no ordinary affair! Beautifully presented, this Tea Time hamper (rrP $129) features Hogarth rose and vanilla as well as Tealia Strawberry Green and Ceylon Black teas. But, if that’s not quite mum’s cup of whatever-she-fancies, this delightful pack also boasts such delicious delectables as Coconut Triple O Waffles, rabitos royale white chocolate fig bonbons, SugarSin Sparkling rose Gummies and Patience biscuits from A Taste of Paris. Tea Time can be collected from Paddock to Pantry’s Karaka store or ordered (via paddocktopantry.co.nz) for delivery direct to mum’s door.

JEWELSTONE IMMACULATE! Mission Estate wasn’t reluctant to claim well-deserved laurels recently as more than just one of its jewels was adorned with gold. Winning gold medals for its 2015 Jewelstone Syrah and 2017 Estate Pinot Gris, the Hawkes Bay winery was soon to toast its success following the prestigious royal Easter Show Wine Awards. Produced entirely from fruit grown organically on Mission’s own vineyard, the Jewelstone (rrP $50 from selected retailers and via missionestate.co.nz) is ideally paired with chocolate, which is reason enough to indulge, we think! www.southmagazine.co.nz

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Coffee please SWEETCOrN AND BlUEBErry FrITTErS FrOM THE SUGAr ClUB To celebrate the launch of its new gold standard aluminium espresso capsules, L’OR has teamed up with the chefs at The Sugar Club to create a breakfast recipe that will help you start your morning in the most luxurious way.

Serves 4 people

INGREdIENTS • • • • • • • • • • •

165g flour 145g wholemeal flour 1/2 tsp fine salt, 1 tsp baking powder 1tsp baking soda 2 tsp caster sugar 1egg 500g buttermilk 40g sunflower oil 125g blueberries 250g corn kernels

METHOd Sieve dry ingredients into a bowl.

Whisk the eggs, buttermilk and oil together then whisk dry into wet.

Fold in blueberries and corn. Rest 30 minutes before using. Fry in a hot pan with a mixture of butter and oil.

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To serve: • 8 rashers streaky bacon, cooked till starting to crisp • 1 cup red grapes, roasted for 10 minutes or until cooked but still holding together with 100mls of verjus or white wine (can be made a few days in advance and refrigerated). Serve at room temperature • Small scoop of maple or flavoured ice cream per serve • 1/2 cup candied pecans (or any other nut) roasted or candied Share everything equally between 4 plates to serve!

Serve with L’OR Sontuoso espresso – floral, nutty and uplifting, it’s the perfect coffee match to this beautiful dish.

Available from supermarkets, RRP $8.49 for a pack of 10 capsules.

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Poh Ling Yeow’s kitchen magic Readers are likely to have seen the incredible TV chef and personality, Poh Ling Yeow when she competed in MasterChef Australia. Poh now has her own show, Poh’s Kitchen and she has published several cookbooks too.

Her passion for re-creating delicious Asian dishes has made her something of a household name and a go-to when looking for a healthy and delicious meal to whip up! In particular, this tasty stir-fry can be pulled together in less than 30 minutes and provides a delicious taste of China on your table! Poh has taken a classic Chinese dish and simplified it to give an authentic taste without the fuss – ideal for a mid-week dinner.

GREEN BEAN, BLACK BEAN & CHICKEN STIR FRY Feeds 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients • 2 cups SunRice Topaz Jasmine Rice • 2 tbs oil • 3-4 cloves garlic, peeled, finely chopped • 400g chicken OR pork mince • 300g stringless beans, sliced 1cm pieces • 1 tbs black bean sauce • 1-2 tsp dried chilli flakes • 1 tbs Shaoxing rice wine (available at Asian grocers & some supermarkets) OR Chinese cooking wine • 1 tbs light soy OR fish sauce • Pinch of white pepper

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Honey Soy Rangitikei Chicken Drumsticks How sweet is this little recipe, courtesy of Happy Valley Honey? Some chicken dishes are only good enough for a Colonel but this one will have all ranks marching to its beat, all the way to the table!

Ingredients

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Mix together soy and honey, lemon, garlic, ginger, lemongrass and sesame oil. Marinate the Rangitikei chicken drumsticks for three hours. Place in a roasting tin, cover with foil and roast in the oven at 180 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for a further 25 minutes or until the marinade has reduced and glazed the chicken drumsticks. Garnish with some toasted sesame seeds and chopped spring onion.

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125ml soy sauce 80ml kamahi honey 1 lemon 2 garlic cloves chopped 8 Rangitikei chicken drumsticks Ginger Lemongrass Sesame oil Sesame seeds Spring onion

Cook the rice following packet instructions.

To make the stir fry, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil and garlic in a large frypan and sauté until slightly golden.

Add the chicken and stir fry until cooked through. Add the beans, preserved olive, or black bean sauce, chilli flakes and pepper and stir fry for about 30 seconds until the beans are not raw but still crunchy. Add the rice wine, soy and pepper, and remove from the heat. Serve immediately with steamed rice. cR0095

*Poh’s tip: For a delicious and authentic taste, simply substitute black bean sauce for 2 tablespoons of heaped preserved shredded olive, found in Asian grocers.

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En-lightened hotel on skis!

Ever dreamed of seeing the Northern Lights but thought the chances of doing so were remote?

Well, perhaps not so chancy after all.

Off the Map Travel has launched a new hotel experience in northern Finland where a well appointed, glamping cabin is towed into a remote wilderness location, deep in the Arctic Circle, perfectly situated for lying back to experience the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) from the comfort of your bed.

use of the cabin’s snowshoes and kicksleds giving them the chance to explore the local area during their stay.

The new mobile rooms, which include a clear Aurora viewing roof, are located six kilometres east of Kilpisjärvi, Finland. These cosy cabins measure 2.5m wide, 4.5m long and 2m tall, and include a comfortable, wide bed to lie back and take in the night sky. There’s a table, dry toilet and a gas heater with thermostat to ensure the night is warm.

Guests will also have exclusive

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more than a 70 percent chance of seeing the Northern Lights.

ice thaws, rooms are relocated to a new home for the following season.

The experience starts at 6pm when a guide transports guests by snowmobile to their room for the night before teaching them how to make a campfire and grill some local sausages. After the wilderness grill, guests have the camp to themselves.

Every Off the Map Travel itinerary can be tailor-made to fit the requirements of guests. For example, a 3-night, 4-day itinerary costs from approximately $NZ 3100 based on two adults sharing.

“Away from any man-made light pollution, it is here that the wilderness camp is placed for the winter giving guests the best possible opportunity to experience the Northern Lights.”

To fuel guests’ Northern Lights hunting, local snacks and hot drinks are provided, with a warming breakfast also included in the overnight experience

This includes private transfers to and from the airport in Tromso, two nights in a log chalet and one in the new Aurora Wilderness Camp with all meals included and great opportunities to see the Aurora.

Flights not included.

Statistically, the Kilpisjärvi area has more clear night skies and records more Northern Lights activity than any other place in Finland. Experts have estimated that if the sky is clear, visitors have

With three mobile rooms available to book, each comfortably sleeping two people, they combine to make an Aurora wilderness camp, placed in the best possible location for seeing the lights. When the winter

Founder of Off the Map Travel and Arctic travel expert, Jonny Cooper says the wilderness surrounding Kilpisjärvi is known for its remote and uninterrupted Arctic tundra.

For more information visit: www.offthemap.travel.

This season’s wilderness trips finished mid-April. They will resume in January 2019.

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Wildlife thrives in park Most city-siders in the heart of an urban environment such as Sydney, could expect to go a long way to see the kind of wildlife normally associated with the great outdoors including Kiwis familiar with this ‘neighbouring’ Australian metropolis.

Yet, visitors to Sydney Park – a former industrial wasteland just eight kilometres from the Sydney Opera House – have spotted everything from owls to emeraldspotted tree frogs, peregrine falcons to blue-tongue lizards and migratory birds from Siberia.

Made up of 40 hectares this fascinating park is now a thriving ecosystem off lush grass, landscaped gardens, rolling hills, streams, meandering pathways and picturesque wetlands, providing habitat for native bats, birds, bugs, fronts, turtles and plants.

Last month the local community was asked to become citizen scientists for a weekend to help discover even more species of plants and animals living in the park.

Above: an eastern long neck turtle being released in Sydney Park. Left: a white-faced heron. Photos Gokay Gul One scientist who took part in the event, Associate Professor Dieter Hochuli from the Sydney University School of Life and Environmental Sciences, said cities tend to be pretty hostile environments for nature.

“But there’s a really remarkable group of animals and plants that not only get past these [urban] pressures, but thrive in them.

“Here [Sydney Park] we have a park that gives native plants a space to grow, a habitat for animals to thrive and a place for locals and visitors to enjoy.”

Although Sydney Park is known to be home to many species of birds, bats and reptiles, Professor Hochuli said there were many other creatures and insects in the park which hopefully would be

documented during the bioblitz.

Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the city had long aimed to strike the right balance in providing native habitat and recreation spaces for visitors in Sydney Park.

“This kind of urban biodiversity is a vital part of creating a healthy city which is why the park is important”.

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Developing talent opens doors Beyond the stereotypes, away from the politics and in spite of fears which too many encourage us all to perpetuate, there is art and there is community. Recently, JON RAWLINSON spoke with a local artist to whom community and photography are inextricably linked.

William Blake wrote about them, Aldous Huxley ‘experimented’ with them and Jim Morrison encouraged us all to break on through to another side of them.

In a world in which too many people close doors (and even build walls), it’s refreshing to find someone intent (albeit metaphorically) on knocking them down!

Through her upcoming solo exhibition, Te Raki, Pukekohe North local, Raemon Matene (Nga Puhi, Waikato-Tainui), will share a documentary photographic collection spanning five years.

In particular, her Doors of Potential series – which sees successful locals on their own front doorsteps – will reveal that there is much more to our community than a superficial glance may suggest.

“The exhibition really comes down to ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’,” Raemon explains. “I went to Valley School [Pukekohe} but,

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for the last 20 years, I’ve lived in Pukekohe North. I’ve seen some amazing talent come from this area, especially on the sports’ fields.

“I get annoyed about the stigma associated with this area. At WINZ, they have an A4 picture of the Pukekohe Policing Unit and it outlines all of Pukekohe North!

Is that how we’re meant to be represented? We’re much more than that.”

With plenty of new houses dotting the landscape, Raemon believes it’s becoming even more important to preserve community while sharing the truth of its people with new arrivals.

“I think there’s value in capturing a moment in time – whether it’s planned or not, there’s value.

Especially with images I’ve taken on the [Nga Hau E Wha O] Marae of kaumatua who have passed on,” she says.

“I never planned to do portraiture but people are just so interesting,

Raemon Matene’s photo of Counties Manukau Heat’s Tahina Heta and whanau, part of her Doors of Potential series.

and that’s why I stay here; the people are awesome!”

like to see where it leads.

Despite leaving school aged 14, Raemon studied photography at Manukau Institute of Technology, following a passion which stemmed from taking snaps with her dad’s old Polaroid as a youngster.

“A lot of my mahi [work] is in the [Pukekohe] community. I’m secretary here at the Marae, on the Pukekohe North School board of trustees and I’m communications manager for the Franklin Storm Rugby League team. It’s a busy life!

While she believes she hasn’t encountered any more obstacles in sharing her voice as a Maori woman, than perhaps she would otherwise, Raemon encourages all Maori creatives to stand up and be counted.

“I cover weddings, mostly for locals, because it’s so expensive to hire a photographer these days. Mostly, I just ask for a koha [donation]... [but] I’d love to be a professional one day, I really would.”

“The art world is pretty cool; they’ll judge you on [the quality of] your art rather than whether you’re a woman or a man, or if you’re Maori or not,” she says. “I think more [Maori artists] need to step forward because there is so much beautiful work out there which isn’t being shared as it should be.”

She hopes her upcoming exhibition will be the first of many. “Nansi [Thompson, gallery co-ordinator] has asked me to exhibit for a couple of years but I suppose I just wasn’t ready. It’s just worked out now is the right time.

For the time-being, photography remains a hobby for Raemon, however she would, most certainly,

“I have a lot of ideas for more exhibitions. Most of the photos I’ve taken for this one are of women so, maybe, it’ll be the men’s’ turn next time,” she pauses, “possibly.” www.southmagazine.co.nz

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Raemon Matene

If the doors of perception were cleansed everything would appear to man as it is, Infinite.’

– William Blake

For more information about Doors of Potential (Franklin Art Centre, May 26 – June 30), see facebook.com/ FranklinArtsCentre.

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Swinging in the rain!

A childhood passion for designing and sewing Barbie doll clothes was probably the first indication that some aspect of couture would likely figure in Camila Dixon’s future and, so it has, as HELEN PERRY explains.

Fashion and clothing have always been a part of Camila dixon’s life – her father was a textile chemist and as a young girl she accompanied him to factories and laundries where she gained a solid education in fabrics and their wash capabilities.

At 15 she was given her own sewing machine and quickly progressed from making doll’s clothes to designing and making her own clothes.

Now, more than 20 years later, the Colombian-born, South African-raised creative is behind a range of water-proof rain jackets which scream ‘style!’

“My husband, a clothing performance designer, and I moved to New Zealand from durban in 2016 with our son and daughter, settling in Eastern Beach. We are very much into

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garment design and he offered great advice when it came to the technical side of this venture.”

Coming from South Africa where warm, dry weather is a given for much of the year, Camila says it was the many weeks of rain she experienced during her first Auckland winter that inspired her to think about the rainwear business.

“I was a bit taken back by just how much it rained that first year just when we were loving the country and dying to get out and explore. Needing coats, I tried several styles but some left us hot and sweaty, some were uncomfortable and others just didn’t keep out the wet.

“I thought I’d like to produce something that was fun, bright and did the job properly. The coats needed to work.” www.southmagazine.co.nz Photo Wayne Martin

Camila adds that living in such a beautiful location helped inspire her Scribbler Gear range.

“These are not just rain jackets or fashion coats, they are waterproof, performance coats.

“While looking good they are also technically functional, protecting the wearer from the elements – wind, rain, and cold.”

But, tired of ditch dull rain wear, her objective from the beginning was to feature the work of local and international artists on her jackets.

“The first was South African artist, Ingrid Marais, now living in Auckland. She created the beautiful protea print on our African Protea coat; it’s this kind of detail I want to pursue.”

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• The ‘breathable’ Amazonas shell rain coat constructed to withstand wind and strong downpours of rain whilst allowing for plenty of activity without the wearer sweating excessively.

• The Amazonas bonded and African Protea are both fleecebonded coats designed to protect from wind and light rain.

Breathable but not to the extent of the shell rain coat, these coats are warm and soft to touch but less suitable for strenuous activities. They are water-proof in a shower but aren’t designed to keep out extended periods of heavy rain.

• The fantail performance coat – the crème de la crème of the range. A versatile, year-round rain coat designed to cope on

cold and warmers days whilst keeping the weather at bay.

“The latter is made from our premium waterproof and breathable twill fabric,” Camila says. “It is soft to the touch and doesn’t crackle with movement. I absolutely love wearing this coat with its gorgeous fantail-printed lining and sweat wicking fabric which is silky to the touch.”

Now aiming to extend the range, Camila – who is also a marketing research consultant – is presently working on coats for children and has plans for a men’s coat, too.

“I also want to add a trench style to the women’s range, keeping to the water-proof ethic and colourful nature of the brand.”

Presently talking with two artists, one local, the other from Mexico, Camila’s enthusiasm is boundless.

“So far, reaction to the coats has been very positive so I’m really hoping both new artists will come on board, the prototypes can be designed and that the extended range will soon be available online. Then it’s just a matter of marketing!”

See Scribbler Gear rain wear at: The General Collective, May 6, ASB Showgrounds, 217 Green lane West, Greenlane.

For more information about the range contact: Email: camila@ scribblergear.com Ph 0274471130 www.scribblergear.com

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For someone who fainted at the sight of blood as a dental assistant at 16 years old, Ugie has come a long way.

Her reputation as one of the top clinical dental technicians in Auckland and other parts of New Zealand precedes her. It was her love of aesthetics that led Ugie Moodley to put a permanent smile on people’s faces.

You know you are in great hands as you hear Ms Moodley talk passionately about state-ofthe-art technology she uses to create a smile from prostheses the size of a little finger to that replacing all the teeth.

“It is a blessing to be privy to all the new technology as it updates. Each course attended allows us to actually work with new materials and techniques, which makes being a clinical dental technician at this time very exciting and rewarding” she says, keeping herself updated by regularly attending workshops and courses.

Most partial dentures have anchors called clasps which are used to retain the denture in your mouth. These can sometimes show and ruin a beautiful smile.

“Now we are equipped with technology to resolve this. There are so many combinations that are now available that is hardly ever the same for each patient.

returned to NZ I was referred to Ugie at Niche Denture Centre by my sister-in-law and now I can smile confidently. In Mae Salvador fact I feel like smiling all the time. Thank you Ugie for my beautiful smile.”

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If light metal frameworks have to be used you can be rest assured that they are nickel and beryllium free” she says.

With more than 20 years of creating dentures it is no wonder Ugie has clients locally and around the world that sing her praises.

Mae Salvador says “for me a smile is the prettiest thing a lady can wear. But I didn’t always feel that way. I had my previous set of dentures made overseas and I was embarrassed to smile.

It was an awful feeling as they didn’t even work properly. When I

Pamela Harrison says “I am very happy with the service I received. I got exactly what I needed with great Pamela Harrison respect and friendliness. The best dental practice yet.”

Niche Denture Centre has its own onsite laboratory which means you don’t have to wait a week sometimes more for a repair or a reline. These can be taken care of onsite, helping you back into your smile almost immediately.

Niche Denture Centre is situated conveniently on ground level with ample parking right outside the building and easy to access even for clients on wheelchairs.

If the corners of your mouth are red and irritated, you may have a condition called Angular Cheilitis.

This can be treated with a topical antifungal ointment but if the condition reappears it may be caused by the reduced vertical dimension of your dentures.

Your dentures need to be checked on a regular basis, once or twice every 2 years. It is like WOF for your car only your dentures become a part of you and have to function far greater feats than your car.

At Niche Denture Centre the hot cure process is used to ensure 100% guaranteed quality dentures.

Many options available for individual treatment.

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MIDNIGHT

FEAST! Deep indigo blue anchors libertine’s Midnight collection with a sense of depth and drama. Mix and match to make autumn/winter dressing soul-stirring! laser cut suedette, deco florals and foil spots intertwine to provide a modern wardrobe with a twist of glamour…and passion! Delicate rows of indigo and silver beaded

trim complement form-flattering shapes that accommodate layering.

Check out fabulous stretch Grease leggings with a subtle but sexy shimmer – match with tops, dresses or tunics. longline bombers are another a key look this season, the added length takes this cool, casual design to a more sophisticated level.

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Beauty

NOD TO MEN’S GROOMING Safe, fast and fashionable, selftanning is by no means the domain of women only. Although some local lads may be coy about fake tans, UK research suggests a third of men aged 16-25 have at least dabbled. Now, Bondi Sands has delivered Everyday Gradual Foam For Men (RRP $22.99), a specific men’s tanning option that favours a classic aftershave scent – no cocoa butter and coconut here! A light product, designed to be built up over several days, the formula absorbs fast, needs no application mitt and contains hydrating aloe vera and moisturising vitamin E, too – an everyday essential for the male grooming kit.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION Wet n Wild’s Photo Focus Foundation (RRP $12.99) is big on benefits but low in price. Available in seven shades, this foundation is designed to have you camera-ready

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in no time at all! It’s gone through major road-testing under seven different photo lighting conditions so, it’s safe to say that it packs a punch when it comes to delivering flawless, photo-ready makeup every time! Formulated with a matte, light-diffusing complex that helps to prevent white cast in photos and gives skin that no-filter perfection, it’s great when you want your face to look shine-free and natural in photos and selfies.

Available from Farmers stores nationwide.

ALL THAT GLITTER! When it comes to night life a girl’s makeup needs to shine – MECCA’s treasure chest of ethereal embellishments shoots for the stars and brings sparkle in spades.

Offering a selection of glittering products SOUTH highlights Stila’s Aqua Glow Serum Foundation (RRP $71) which uses light reflective particles for a radiant, silk finish; Too Faced Chocolate Gold Eye

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NEW MULTI-MASKING KITS Whoever said you can’t ‘mask’ skin imperfections was not entirely right. Goodness Multi-Masking kits are the fun, affordable way to give the face a boost. The Clear-theWay Multi-Masking Kit (ideal for oily/combo skin) and the Glowand-Go Multi-Masking Kit (ideal for normal skin – both RRP $19.99) use different masks on different areas of the face, each formulation created to help with that particular area of skin. Big, superfood skincare ingredients, offering various benefits, include turmeric, paprika, bilberry and green tea, while kaolin clay is used across all four formulations. Available from Countdown and The Warehouse stores.

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Harry sports his Grammar Tech club colours (above). Right: home on the range at his parents’ Karaka property.

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Young Plummer plies his trade Some aspire to meet their heroes; others, to defeat them. Karakaraised, Harry Plummer, might still have a way to go but the plucky young fly-half is certainly heading in the right direction.

“Following your idols is a good way to go,” he says. “Last year, playing [in the Mitre 10 Cup] against guys like Richie Mo’unga, Mitch Hunt and Mike Delany, made me realise I’m getting closer to my goal. There comes a point where, while you can still look up to your heroes, you need to see them as equals.”

Achieving his goals (both literally and figuratively) led this former Te Hihi schoolboy to be selected as vice captain for the ‘Baby Blacks’ ahead of the Oceania Rugby Under 20 Championships.

“It’s a huge vote of confidence.

I co-captained the Blues’ Under 20s and, as a 10, you need solid leadership skills to lead a backline regardless,” he says. “You always have to be confident pulling on a black jersey. We have a good side so, if we play to our strengths, hopefully it’ll go our way.”

Due to Under 20s’ selection criteria – which results in a regular turnover of players – it’s extremely difficult to know which team has the edge in any given season.

However, the Kiwi up-and-comers have claimed top honours each year since the annual Oceania tournament began in 2015.

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Afterwards, providing he makes the cut, Harry will then head to France for the World Rugby Under 20s Championships – New Zealand teams have won six of these 10 competitions to date. The squad will likely benefit from the experience of a few ‘old’ hands, who were part of last year’s winning run, Harry confirms.

“It’ll definitely be very handy.

They obviously did something right to win last year, and win so convincingly. But we won’t be trying to replicate [the efforts] of anyone else. We have our own world championship to win; if we do that, we’ll have done our job.”

Now underway, Oceania concludes May 6; the World champs run May 30 – June 17.

Aspirations (All) Blacks & Blues Despite growing up in Counties Manukau and Chiefs’ territory, Harry donned Auckland’s blue and white hoops during the 2017 Mitre 10 Cup, claiming three caps.

“As far back as I can remember, I cheered for Auckland, mainly because that’s where Dad’s from, but we did go to a lot of Steelers’ games too,” he says.

“Auckland’s last game against Canterbury was my first start. The guys had a bumpy season with a lot of injuries and had been through about seven first-fives.

I wasn’t expecting [to start] but playing with, and against, a lot of Super Rugby players and All Blacks definitely motivated me to train harder, and it reminded me that the next step up is a pretty big one.”

During this year’s cup campaign, the former NZ Schoolboys’ first-five hopes to develop his skills further, putting as much game time under his belt as possible.

Since the halcyon days of Carlos Spencer’s tenure at 10, both Auckland’s provincial squad and the Blues have struggled to find a comparable successor; perhaps a young Plummer could become their ‘Mr fix-it’, I suggest.

“Only time will tell, but I’m really excited about fulfilling that role one day; I’d be really happy to take that challenge on. The Blues have been a lot like Auckland, very supportive of me. Being in their environment for 10 weeks [during a training camp earlier this year] was very humbling. To be offered a spot with them would be quite a thrill.”

A keen student of the game, Harry’s a fan of current and former All Blacks, Beauden Barrett and Daniel Carter. I suggest that if keeps tracking the way he is, one day, Barrett and Carter could become Plummer fans.

“That would be pretty cool!” He laughs. “Obviously Beauden’s changed the game in terms of his attacking style. He’s proven there’s no substitute for speed and the ability to find space using attacking kicks. I’ve learnt a lot from watching him in particular.”

Of course, it’s a long way to the top if you want to foot it with footie’s best but it’s clear this young hopeful is on the right track. “[Becoming an All Black] is definitely the main goal,” he confirms. “Obviously, time will tell and situations may change.

You definitely have to be [realistic] about it, but I hope to stay in New Zealand and live up to my aspirations.”

Regardless of whether his ambitions to pass (in an All Black backline) are realised, a scholarship through Auckland rugby should help him pass his studies as he works towards securing a BCom at AUT. “Mum and Dad always said that, if I could get my education paid for through rugby, then I will have done pretty well,” he adds.

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I wasn’t expecting [to start] but playing with, and against, a lot of Super rugby players and All Blacks definitely motivated me to train harder, and it reminded me that the next step up is a pretty big one.”

PLUMMERS IN UNION Pulling into a rural Karaka driveway about five years back, I wasn’t sure if I was in the right place, until I saw the goalposts in the front yard, that is. I was set to interview (then) Blues physio, Mark Plummer, but soon realised there was a good chance I’d be looking to chat with a younger member of his ‘team’ soon enough.

Since then, Mark’s son, Harry, has been tackling rugby’s career milestones one by one.

“Dad’s known the game inside out for 15 plus years so he’s been an awesome resource to draw on – and not just when I’ve been injured,” Harry says. “Both my parents have been really supportive. They’ve never pushed us into anything and backed us to the hilt. If we’re happy, they’re happy.”

Mark (who is still physio for Auckland’s Mitre 10 Cup side) and Harry’s mother, Jo (a former New Zealand water polo rep’) are justifiably rapt with their lad’s accomplishments to date. They are also proud of his siblings, all of whom are active in sport.

“My sister, Piper, is a bit of a superstar shooter in her intermediate netball team; my little brother, Ben, is vice captain of Saint Peter’s first eleven cricket team and my older brother, Josh, plays cricket for Papatoetoe.”

I ask if there’s any chance the Plummers will become Auckland’s answer to old Smiley Barrett’s brood.

“Hopefully, but probably not,” he laughs. “I’ve tried to persuade my brothers to focus on rugby but I don’t think that’ll happen!”

The support of a partner who’s an accomplished sportsperson herself (showjumper, laura Inkster) has helped Harry secure a degree of ‘home ground advantage’, it seems. “laura understands the pressure involved with sport, dealing with time away from home, and that, however hard you work things can always go wrong on the day. Her support has been invaluable.”

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Landmark luxury Nothing quite stamps its mark like a ‘Landmark’ home which exudes natural warmth and displays build integrity and style. And, that’s exactly the ambience Landmark Homes has created in its newly opened showhome at 73 Milano Boulevard, Karaka Harbourside.

More typically renowned for quality homes with a strong sense of tradition, the Landmark Homes team decided this time to design and build a warm, inviting contemporary home that encompasses character and superior workmanship.

Open plan kitchen and dining flow effortlessly into a family/ living area. Separated from the family living is a formal lounge, with gas fireplace. A powder room and laundry, with under-bench appliances, are on this level.

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When the couple bought into Landmark over seven years ago they brought to the table both practical and management skills.

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Almost all Landmark Homes are designed and built for a specific site and client. However, even if clients choose an existing plan it is almost always customised to maximise sun and views and, importantly, to include the clients’ wishes while respecting their budget.

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Downstairs, a well appointed kitchen and scullery – with comprehensive appliances in both areas are designed to make family time and entertaining a breeze. Sliding doors, leading to the exterior, are level entry and facing north for all day sun.

The drive, attention to detail and enthusiasm behind Landmark Homes (Counties and East) comes from owners Stephen Tordeich and Sarah McMullin and their dedicated team.

Sarah and Stephen, strive to deliver homes that have style, are built to exacting standards, offer customised options, value and are the ‘home’ clients want for themselves and their families.

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This showhome is currently for sale with Landmark Homes being the best tenant one could hope for, occupation by the new owner is available within 18 months to two years.

Market rental will be paid with all maintenance the responsibility of Landmark for the duration of the tenancy – 73 Milano Boulevard embraces all the timeless qualities, style and workmanship Landmark Homes is renowned for.

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“Communication is critical and we have a designated client liaison person who will be with clients through the entire process,” Sarah says.

“Landmark Homes preference is to use New Zealand-made products when the quality and standard of the product is high. Landmark use their regular local contractors to build their homes ensuring continuity in quality of service.

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We’re now ideally situated to cover a vast area, including such towns as Takanini, Drury and Karaka,” she says.

However, extensive rE/MAX Edge’s coverage may now be, there is effectively no limit to the service the company can provide.

“While we may have expert knowledge of our local market, if anyone is keen on moving elsewhere in Auckland – or virtually anywhere else in the world, for that matter – we can help. By working with rE/MAX’s network of partners,

we’ll ensure that, wherever our clients want to be, they will find the services of a top quality real estate specialist.”

103 Tourist Rd, Clevedon (Listing 19760415) This stunning, two storey, fivebedroom villa, relocated from Parnell, now sits on an expansive five-acre slice of rural paradise.

FUTURE-PROOF YOUR GOLdEN YEARS rE/MAX Edge may have the edge in helping buyers find their dream homes but those looking to shore up their retirement by purchasing a rental will also find expert assistance, co-owner of rE/MAX Edge, richard Sumner, asserts.

“As a result of increased legislation regarding rental properties and owner’s obligations, building a nest egg by buying a home to rent can now seem a little daunting,” he says.

“Fortunately, as we have an extensive understanding when it comes to the management of rental properties – for large scale investors and ‘mom and pop’ clients alike – we’ll take care of every detail so you can sit back and plan for your future.”

294 Clevedon Kawakawa Rd, Clevedon (Listing 19430455) Just a few minutes’ drive from Clevedon Village, this 4 brm home (set on five acres) provides lifestyle living with all the modern comforts of an urban abode.

From marketing properties across a full suite of media – including websites: remax.co.nz, realestate. co.nz and trademe.co.nz – to administering all aspects of tenancies, Michelle and her team draw on more than 15 years property management experience. “you’ll want to ensure the people who occupy your home will treat it as if it were their own,” richard adds. “And, of course, we’ll do the same, taking excellent care of each and every home we manage.”

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21 Lina Pl (Listing 19589975) Ideal for first home buyers or as a rental, this 3 brm gem features a sizable 682m2 site.

This family home is on the market for $525,000, rent appraisal upon request.

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175 McGregor Rd, Clevedon (Listing 19678595) High on the hill with lovely rural views and a glimpse of the sea, this wonderful property can be configured into different living areas to suit a large or extended family or maybe a B&B.

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KEEPING yOU UPDATED Harcourts Pukekohe real estate salesperson, JO-ANN DAy-TOWNSEND, gives an update on the real estate and market happenings.

WHy ENGAGE A SPECIAlIST PrOPErTy lAWyEr? Once you’ve done the hard yards in the competitive real estate market, spent weekends at open homes and viewings, attended your fair share of auctions, not to mention saved a significant deposit and found the property you feel should be yours, you then need to navigate the legal and administrative process which follows and ensure your property purchase is completed without any issues.

Same goes when you are on the other side of the process; you’ve prepared your home for sale, instructed a real estate agent, decided on a sale price and decided what you’re prepared to do in order to move on.

In either circumstance, taking the right steps to ensure the transaction is completed without a hitch is essential. Therefore, it’s a good idea to make early contact with a lawyer who specialises in property so he/she can assist with highlighting any issues before they arise and before a sale and purchase agreement is signed.

In our experience, many issues can be avoided by ensuring the sale and purchase agreement is right before it is signed. If purchasing or selling a property through a real estate agent, you will find they will often ask you to refer any proposed agreement to your lawyer, for precisely this reason.

Ways a property lawyer will assist you include: • Ensuring efficiency and expediency in time and costs

• Ensuring the details of the agreement for sale and purchase are what you want and can commit to – this is a legally binding agreement, once you’ve signed, it can be difficult to amend or get out of.

• Complete on and off-title searches – checking for issues such as rights of way, covenants and items on the lIM report to be aware of such as building consents, council rates and public works in the area. Also a look at building and engineering reports, council and/or survey plans for the area, geo-technical and other factors that may affect your dream property.

• Insert relevant clauses that will provide for any requirements – if anything from the title searches raises alarm bells, an experienced conveyancing lawyer will insert clauses in your agreement to make your offer subject to these items being remedied.

• Be a vital link in a web of interested parties. your property may be the biggest asset and the largest investment you’ll ever make. Our advice is to engage a quality property lawyer to ensure your property rights are protected under the law. you may wish also to consider placing your property in a trust and/or to update your will or to discuss your ongoing estate planning. These are other aspects an experienced lawyer can help you with. If you have any questions or need assistance, contact one of our team.

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The number of building consents issued in Auckland remains strong with the annual pace of growth accelerating to 15%. With population growth slowing, and building consents continuing to increase, the gap between the two is reducing, however, despite the high build-rates, the shortfall of housing will still take several years to be eroded.

Mortgage lending rates have remained pretty flat and, as the retail banks remain in tight competition for market share, some early signs of offshore funding pressures may start to push up NZ domestic lending rates. This is something to watch for over an 18-24 month horizon as the vast majority of fixed mortgages come to an end and homeowners have to refinance.

After holding steady in December, sales volumes fell in January and the decline continued into February (albeit at a slower pace than the previous month).

Auckland’s downturn in sales

volumes continued last month, with high prices combining to dampen market activity levels.

Indeed, properties are sitting on the market for longer now than they have for several years.

New listings have gone through their seasonally typical lift over the past few weeks but listings in Auckland have not been as strong as around the rest of the country with year-on-year comparison in Auckland, 11% down. listings are showing signs of increasing both in Auckland and around the rest of the country, which tends to dampen price pressures.

First home buyers have slightly reduced their share of the market in the first few months of 2018, but remain more active than they have been at any point in the past four to five years. Which is always good for the market as it starts the property market chain.

So, selling or buying contact me for indepth market analysis and how it affects property decisions.

SUMMARY OF MARKET TRENdS Volume Sold Auckland Franklin Papakura Waiuku days to sell Auckland Franklin Papakura Waiuku Median Sale Price Auckland Franklin Papakura Waiuku

Mar 18 2386 106 96 24 Mar 18 36 40 36 37 Mar 18 $880,000 $650,000 $685,000 $652,000

Statistics Source—rEINZ

Mar 17 2712 107 83 18 Mar 17 35 35 35 45 Mar 17 $900,000 $605,000 $668,500 $585,000

Mar 16 3113 108 89 11 Mar 16 32 28 36 43 Mar 16 $885,000 $610,000 $599,000 $571,000

Looking to sell? Then give me a call – your specialist in the area – 021 169 6056

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It’s a Commodore, but not as we know it By motoring correspondent Alistair Davidson Whether on social media or standing around a barbecue with a beer in hand, whenever petrol heads have met together lately, the subject has been Holden’s new Commodore.

“It ain’t no Commodore”… “They should have let Commodore die a dignified death”… “A Commodore has to be a V8 and rear-wheel drive”…

Opinions are like belly buttons, everyone’s got one.

But Marnie Samphier, Holden NZ’s general manager of marketing, made a valid point at a coffee stop during the ZB Commodore media launch in central Otago.

“Most enthusiasts making negative comments about new Commodore and the end of V8 and rear-wheel drive won’t ever buy a new Commodore. They buy used, and often modify them.

Holden NZ has made it perfectly clear that with new Commodore its basically abandoning buyers of its traditional V8 rear-wheel drive Commodore in favour of a younger, more tech-savvy demographic.

Here’s a fact that true-blue Commodore lovers might find disturbing: Holden decided way back in 2011 that ZB Commodore would be the very car you see here, built in Australia on an Opel platform and front-drive, 2.0-litre, and no V8.

Holden production ceased so ZB is imported fully built up instead, albeit with input from Holden Australian engineers to refine it for Australasian roads.

This car was always the big plan, so whether it should have been

badged a Commodore is a moot point.

This writer, who owns a bunch of rear-drive V8s with big noisy exhausts reckons, ‘no’, but hey, it’s just one opinion.

The big hurdle facing Holden, regardless of what badge this car wears, is that this is a new entry into a competitive mid-size car market that’s facing some stiff competition from well-established European and Japanese brands.

Holden is convinced that the new car is “everything that people know and love about Commodore, but better”, but Samphier added that the big challenge is getting bums on seats, to let people experience it and see for themselves.

The range consists of three body styles: Liftback, Sportwagon and Tourer (no sedan); and three engines: a 2.0-litre turbo petrol (191kW and 350Nm), a new 3.6-litre V6 petrol (235kW and 381Nm), and a 2.0-litre turbo diesel that wasn’t available to drive at the launch.

All come with a nine-speed automatic transmissions (no manual, even as an option) and all-wheel drive is fitted to the RS-V Liftback and Sportwagon, VXR Liftback, and range-topping Calais-V Tourer.

Towing capacity is 750kg unbraked; and 1800 braked for the 2.0-litre turbo petrol and diesel variants, and 2100 for the V6. Obviously front-drive isn’t as well suited to towing a boat up a slippery boat ramp as the old reardrive Commodore, and conversely the new all-wheel drive will offer more grip.

Pricing ranges from $45,990 for

Top: V6 AWD Calais-V Tourer with 20mm increased ride height. The Tourer models are aimed at SUV buyers. Bottom: The V6-powered allwheel drive performance VXR Liftback.

the LT 2.0-litre Liftback ($4000 less than the previous entry level Commodore) to $65,990 for the Calais-V Tourer.

South got its proverbial bum on the seats of 2.0-litre and V6 models during the back-roads media drive from Dunedin to Queenstown via Middlemarch, Ophir and Clyde.

The 2.0-litre turbo was the big surprise. With just 31Nm less torque that than the V6 it gives the big engine a real run for its money and felt more balanced and agile.

While neither engine will match the old V8 Commodore in straight line grunt and that great bent-eight thrust, handling and engine makes it equally quick from A to B, and feels much more refined.

While light, the steering has a good level of feel, and road holding is better than expected. As you’d imagine, the all-wheel drive variants were very well composed on tarseal and the drive route’s short gravel sections.

Inside, fit and finish are first rate and the styling and execution is high-end European. Standard specification is comprehensive.

Although new Commodore is very good, it’s unlikely that purists will ever be convinced. But don’t forget that the first Commodore, the 1978 VB, was also an Opel with updates for the Australasian market.

Reality is that times have changed, and Commodore evolution has gone a full circle.

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Airbag recall – a long and winding road denied the knowledge required to make an informed choice as to whether my partner (who was pregnant for part of this time) or I should use the vehicle or put it up on blocks.

In wake of a recent recall on (potentially) tens of thousands of cars sporting Takata airbags, JON RAWLINSON shares his experience being driven crazy by a similar recall issued in 2016.

‘They should recall Judith Collins,’ a social media wag by the name of ‘Rod Long’ opines, ‘She’s been an airbag for 15 years!’ I reply with the only fitting expression I can conjure up: ‘LOL!’ Fifteen years might not be a long time in politics but more than two years driving around in a car with a safety feature that could have (ironically) killed us is more than enough, I would venture.

In October 2016, TV’s Fair Go raised questions about the length of time it was taking for (then, approximately) 300,000 cars to be recalled due to the possibility of a fault with their airbags. At the time, Mazda confirmed to me we would be advised as soon as possible if we needed to take our car in.

During the next nine months, the All Blacks lost, ‘we’ won the America’s Cup, and a Prime Minister resigned.

Then, we received our recall letter.

I emailed Mazda asking why this

essential work took so long to process.

The company’s GM of sales and marketing, Glenn Harris – it’s amazing how quick we journalists are kicked upstairs when asking thorny questions! – responded: “With respect to your case, while we were recalling similar vehicles to your own in late 2016; this was specific to a range within a prescribed VIN range which did not include your vehicle at that time.

“We are working to resolve this matter as soon as information is provided to us. However, that doesn’t necessarily come through in a linear manner; such is the nature and scope of this recall and its application,” Mr Harris said.

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Takata airbags have been linked to the deaths of just over 20 people worldwide. It is, as many of ‘Rod Long’s’ fellow social media types point out, a remarkably small butcher’s bill considering the sheer number of these parts out there. But that’s cold comfort to the families of those most unlucky motorists.

I am still dismayed that Mazda took so long merely to confirm whether or not our car had this potentially lethal fault... we were denied the knowledge required to make an informed choice as to whether my partner (who was pregnant for part of this time) or I should use the vehicle or put it up on blocks.’

So, in wake of the recent round of recalls, my advice is that everyone should check rightcar.govt.nz/ takataalpha and keep checking it as the list is subject to change.

If your vehicle is included, best assume that it is affected; contact the manufacturer and keep contacting them but be prepared to receive the same ‘creative’ definition of ‘asap’ as I did.

Although I fully understand that these are massive recalls, I am still dismayed that Mazda took so long merely to confirm whether or not our car had this potentially lethal fault. As a consequence, we were

The choice whether to take an (albeit limited) risk of driving a vehicle with a faulty airbag should be ours to make and not left to the discretion of multinational corporations which were (arguably) negligent by installing such ‘safety’ features in the first place.

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