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Timeless elegance achieved Is your eye on the ball? By Craig Bright, SBA Browns Bay at This is a Bag Shop With Karen Jackson – the Bag Lady! After the bright patterned images and colours of summer’s stand out bags, this season the emphasis is on a simplistic but sensible fashion, with a timeless yet elegant look for the winter season. As the seasons change so too does our look and we have some gorgeous in vogue winter colours for you at This is a Bag Shop. Be secure and confident in navy, intelligent in grey and elegant in our autumn Karen Jackson. tan range. If you live a busy lifestyle, like most of us these days, dress smart with your choice of handbag this season. A popular request and a timeless classic for this time of year is our elegant leather shoulder bags, now you can feel ready and look great whilst finally freeing up your hands to deal with this wetter winter weather. Stay warm and dry this winter and choose from our full range of ladies water proof jackets – all fully seam sealed – this seasons colours are shades of mint, aqua, rose, fuchsia pink and all very complimentary and not too loud! As the winter weather gets more wintery most of us need a new umbrella you will be delighted to read that we have a full selection here and all produced by a top leading brand Lethaby. Both in walking stick or fold ups so ideal for all occasions out and about. With our new and latest arrival of travel Luggage – you must come in a see it for yourself! Fancy a funky and fun loving suitcase? I know we can make your next trip overseas a breeze with an easy to spot suitcase on the carousel. And most importantly don’t forget to accessorise this winter. Accessories and clothing have equal significance in an outfit, working together to create an ensemble that expresses your style we do stock some amazing pieces of fashion jewellery, prcied to please and a fantastic way to jazz up yourself and express your own personal style this winter. Come in and see what you can find at… This is a Bag Shop, after all timeless elegance can only be achieved with the right bag.

This month the nation has turned its attention to football as host to the FIFA U-20 World Cup. This tournament, which is being described as 'the biggest celebration of global football that New Zealand has ever seen', is deserving of our attention with lots of the action, including the final, right on our doorstep at QBE (North Harbour) Stadium. At SBA we are big football fans, especially since my nephew Deklan Wynne is in the New Zealand squad. I hope you get the chance to observe and enjoy these talented players of the future… which is where SBA comes into play. Our goal is to free our clients up to do the things that matter to them, such as following their favourite sports and enjoying leisure time with their families. We also work with our clients to free them up to focus on managing and developing their businesses instead of working on their accounts and back office functions. Our clients frequently tell me that they want feedback and information from their accountant regarding their options. They want their accountant to be accessible as an extension of their businesses, rather than just annual visits. SBA’s speciality is ‘mum and dad’ companies in this country of small business owners who want a comprehensive, informative service with cost-effective compliance. We use MYOB BankLink and Xero for monthly and annual accounting, and also provide payroll services and company formations. It is crucial that start-ups and small businesses get certainty about fees upfront, giving them some peace of mind. For our standard services we offer fixed prices for all entities and structures - rentals, contractors, sole-traders, companies, partnerships and trusts, ensuring that the meter doesn’t keep running. Call for a consultation or pop in to our Clyde Road office to make an appointment. With over 700 clients in East Coast Bays you might even meet someone at the stadium who uses our services and recommends us! Enjoy the football. SBA Browns Bay – 105 Clyde Road. Phone 478 0202.

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Browns Bay Business Association: From the Manager

Changing face of Browns Bay Town Centre The last few months have seen the most change in Browns Bay for some time. We have had nine new businesses open on top of the major upgrade to the New World with the opening of its new supermarket in Anzac Road. We have also seen a huge increase in the number of people deciding that Browns Bay is their shopping centre of choice – over 110,000 extra customers came here in the first three months of this year. As one of our senior citizens commented recently, it's nice to see so many families enjoying shopping together in Browns Bay – it's just like our radio jingle says “We’ll always have a good time in Browns Bay”. Yet another developer has confidence in Browns Bay and has plans for another smart apartment complex on site currently occupied by the Beachside Gym and doctors rooms. I am sure we will see even more apartments in the town centre basin due to the exceptional lifestyle on offer. Mothers Day Promotion Winners A BIG thanks to all those customers who took part in our 2015 Mothers Day Promotion. Thanks also for the support of all the businesses who donated the prizes. Here is a list of the winners, their prizes and our supportive businesses: • Geoff – Cut and Dry Voucher - Andrews of London • Shirley Peters – Dinner, Dessert & Bubbles for Two - Beach Bistro • Kim Crowley – $100 Restaurant Voucher - Browns Bay Liquor

• Kylie - $100 Voucher - Doris Von Hamburg • Jamie Pohl and Zara Fletcher – 2 x Himalayan Salt Lamps – E-Thing • Beverly and Gerlach – 2 x 12 packs of cupcakes - Gabbys Cupcakes • Roslyn - $50 Voucher - Indulge Fine Foods • Glen Bright - $250 Voucher - New World • Margaret Ridley - Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage - Skin Deep • Steve Bowden - $50 Voucher - The Original SA Shop Travel Promotion For the third year in a row, we are offering one lucky Browns Bay customer the chance to win $2,000 of travel to use as they like. This promotion is always well patronised and we expect to have most of our businesses participating. Again we are fortunate to have sponsorship support for this wonderful prize from the following local businesses: Major Sponsors: • Harvey World Travel • New World • Stitch N Time • This is a Bag Shop

was a fire at the rear of the RSA during May. Fortunately, the building was not damaged but there was smoke damage throughout. This has caused them to close for some weeks to have the entire building cleaned, resulting in lost revenue. The RSA is a pillar of our community, so I would ask you to support them in their bar and restaurant facilities so they can recover lost revenue. Well, that’s all for this edition. I wish you happy shopping in Browns Bay and good luck with our $2,000 Travel Promotion Regards, Murray Hill, Browns Bay Business Association Manager

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The promotion will start mid-June so look out for posters from the 15th June. RSA Anzac Day saw an impressive turnout at both services held by our local RSA, with an estimated 4,500 – 5,000 people. The support from our Browns Bay community was humbling. Thanks to everyone who attended. However, you will all be aware that there

Browns Bay Business Association Board: Erica Stanford - Chairperson - East Coast Bays Electorate Office Sarah Potter - Treasurer - Kiwibank Steve Brown - Representing La Tropeziene Karen Jackson - This is a Bag Shop Geoff Ockleston - East Coast Bays RSA Gary Holmes - Auckland City Council Gerhard Augenstein - Augensteins Malcolm McDonald - Penguinos Angela Johnson - Representing Ray White Bjorn Binzegger - Age Plus Charitable Trust Browns Bay Town Centre Manager: Murray Hill: Phone 489-9833 or 021-950-463 Email: manager@brownsbay.org.nz PO Box 35-043, Browns Bay 0753

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Out & About in the Bays

A Royal day to remember at AUT Millennium A Royal visit was certainly a day to remember for some lucky shore residents as Prince Henry of Wales known as Prince Harry, ventured to the AUT Millennium in Mairangi Bay on Saturday May 15th. Prince Harry's visit was due to his interest in High Performance Sport and he was keen to meet some of New Zealand’s top athletes. High Performance Sport NZ (HPSNZ) has its national centre at AUT Millennium. Welcoming the Prince to this amazing facility were 300 local members of the public, along with the Minister of Sport and Recreation Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman, Sport NZ CEO Peter Miskimmin, HPSNZ CEO Alex Baumann and AUT Millennium CEO Mike Stanley. Top athletes there to meet and greet the prince were All Black Kieran Read, Silver Fern Maria Tutaia, Silver Fern Catherine Latu,

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Olympic class sailor Peter Burling, Olympic class Sailor Alex Maloney and 400m hurdler Michael Cochrane. We caught up with a few members of the crowd after Prince Harry mingled among them. Debbie Bonnie – “He was just lovely with the children and asked if they liked Soccer or Football.” Liam Johnson (aged 7) came well prepared for Prince Harry's visit and had thought to hand write him a letter. Liam was delighted that he got the chance to meet him and hand deliver it. We asked Liam what Prince Harry said to him and Liam replied. "I handed Prince Harry a letter and he said 'What is this?’ and I replied 'It’s a letter’ and Prince Harry said "Thank you very much." A little girl from the crowd, Maddison Hailes had waited patiently to give Prince Harry a teddy bear. Luckily she got her chance and I am sure she was thrilled to speak to a real prince.

Liam Johnson & Keiran Read.

Jan Munro, Coral Hailes and granddaughter Maddison Hailes and Teddy.

Laura Molloiy, with children Isabella and Rocco.

Nicki Cowie and Suzanne Turner.

Liam Johnson of Browns Bay hands Prince Harry his letter.

Prince Harry taking time to meet the crowd.

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ANZAC Day in Browns Bay The attendance at Anzac Day services has been growing over the years as our involvement in foreign wars and the overall numbers of actual war veterans is declining. This year with the lead up to Anzac being heavily promoted in the media we expected an even bigger turnout and this year and there was, much bigger! It was estimated that there was three to four thousand people at the beachfront in Browns Bay for the dawn service on the 25th. The parade of ex-service and regular force personal was huge and the crowd was so great that it spilled over onto the beach. The later citizen’s service for youth groups, the community and schools was equally as large and

Kerry Kay, Police Inpector RTD; Dave Wright, Navy; Stuart Parsons (Royal Marine Comandos UK)

what was really nice was to see so many young people wearing grandparents medals. They would have been pleased and proud to have them see the sunshine once more, instead of lying forgotten at the bottom of a drawer! It was heartwarming to see so many people turning out to this year’s ANZAC Day in Browns Bay and all to commemorate the lives and achievements of thousands of our countryman who went to war for us. It’s great that those old photographs can be brought to life and remembered at least once a year. – By Geoff Ockleston - Vice president of the Browns Bay Returned Services Association (RSA)

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'Starting the Change' Long Bay beach clean-up A clean up of Long Bay Regional Park on Sunday 29th March marked the one year anniversary of the first 'Starting the Change beach clean-up on the North Shore. This was a particularly good time to celebrate the first anniversary as it coincided with the 2015 Eco-Fest. As a result there were representatives present from Eco-Fest, and sponsors Ray White. Plus a sausage sizzle sponsored by New

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World Browns Bay. With 32 volunteers, three full sacks of rubbish, and rain that stayed away until after we packed up, it was a pretty successful day. As always the clean-up was a friendly and social event, with even the youngest family members getting involved. More photos can be found at www.facebook.com/startingthechange

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New World Browns Bay: Seafood Department

Nothing beats fresh seafood! With the opening of the new, New World Browns Bay, the Seafood department has increased in size enabling the fresh offering to grow and introduce new exciting products. Liam Thompson is the Seafood Manager for New World Browns Bay and has a vast amount of knowledge in seafood and is passionate about delivering a high standard of customer service. ‘I enjoy interacting with the customers I serve, helping customers with ideas and also listening to what they have to say too’. A particular highlight is the new serve-over counter, ‘we are trying to introduce something new to the public. We can also offer different fresh products like our seafood salads, raw fish and salmon mignons which we just didn’t have the space to do before’. The bigger space also allows for new ideas and a greater range of seafood to satisfy customer demand.

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Liam Thompson, Seafood Manager at New World Browns Bay.

How can Liam help you? ‘That’s what I’m here for, to help! I will try my best to pass on all my knowledge on the product and point customers in the right direction to what they are after.’ Liam’s top meal tip: ‘Nothing beats a fresh piece of fish, particularly Snapper, baked in the oven seasoned with herbs and lemons, and then simply serve with a salad.’ Liam’s favourite product in the department: ‘Salmon Mignons are a favourite! The customers love them so if you haven’t tried them I highly recommend them! They are definitely one to impress.’ Come in and check out the new Seafood Department for yourself at New World Browns Bay and as Liam says ‘We have a wide array of fresh products here at New World and FRESH is always best!!’ New World Browns Bay 2 Inverness Road, Browns Bay (Easy access from Anzac Road).

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Interview: with Julia Parfitt, Chair, Hibiscus and Bays Local Board

Experience the key for Julia and her local board team In local body politics Julia Parfitt could be described as a safe pair of hands. The experienced Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Chair has been in local body politics on the Shore since 1989, around 26 years. Firstly on the East Coast Bays Community Board until 1995 and then as a councillor on the North Shore City Council until the amalgamation in 2010. She served as deputy mayor during that final term. Since 2010 Julia has been the chair of the local board, that covers both the Bays and the Hibiscus Coast area – with four board members from each area. Julia lives in Murrays Bay with her husband Graham (who has also done a stint on the previous East Coast Bays City Council in the past) and they have two grown sons, Steven and David, who are in their twenties.

Aidan Bennett sat down for a mid-term chat and put these questions to her at Beach Café in Browns Bay in late May.

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AIDAN BENNETT: How well has the local board been working as a team during this term? JULIA PARFITT: I would describe us as a very soundly functioning cohesive board. There is a great deal of experience so there is an understanding that we need to work together to achieve our goals. For that reason we are probably not ‘good colourful copy’ for the newspapers. AB: What are the key achievements that have been made in terms of Browns Bay and the Bays area? JP: Over the last four years we have brought together the Local Board Area Plan. This has included looking at the town centre and how it will develop but building on the foundations of past work. Some specific achievements have included improving the drainage of the village green and generally making it more usable for the community with power outlets for events. We have done some good work around the library, improving vegetation and making it more accessible. There have also been improvements to the Leisure Centre – such as the roof and a new children’s playground, that have resulted in increased patronage. The Leisure Centre is on the board’s balance sheet so it is important that it is operating well. We have also worked well with the Browns Bay Markets and Coastguard which has produced results for the community in terms of providing funding for such projects as upgrading on the Torbay and Sherwood playgrounds. We are also lucky to have a very active youth council who are doing great things, with the Pheonix Plaza upgrade being one example. AB: What key things are still to be achieved? JP: As a board we have an entrepreneurial streak that has been conscious of the need to work with others to achieve cost effective solutions. We have a challenge ahead to complete the Town Centre Plan and have just had an audit from BeAccessible, a group that focusses on

accessibility issues, to ensure that as a town centre we are catering for people of all ages and abilities. There is alot of development currently under way or planned for the Browns Bay area and our challenge is to ensure that we retain the “village feel” that people have told us they want to protect as part of our Unitary Plan consultation process. It is great to see that many locals are embracing that by choosing when they downsize an apartment lifestyle in Browns Bay. I am told that many of these apartments are being purchased by locals. AB: What do you enjoy about the role? JP: I have always enjoyed working with people and I love the area; having lived here all of my life. I know the area well, having been born and bred in the Bays and teaching locally in Browns Bay until recently. It amazes me how many people have lived in the Bays area all their life. I guess it is pretty special so there are not too many reasons to leave! AB: What do you find most challenging about the role? JP: Lack of funding is always a challenge. Probably the biggest issue of the past few years is working with the new council governance and management system and ensuring that people understand which areas are looked after by which departments of council. I would get around five to 10 emails a day from people wanting to know where they go for certain things, as a great deal has changed. AB: Is the Auckland 'Super City' concept working from your perspective and for Browns Bay and the Bays? JP: I am forever an optimist! It is working better now than it was in year one but we still have a way to go. There are still many residents who would like to be part of a smaller entity. AB: In general, what good things are you seeing happening in Browns Bay? JP: Although there has been some incredible change I believe people still do feel like they are part of a real community. People

can embrace change or battle it. Our job is to ensure that people feel that despite change they still have control of their lives. Then it works. It certainly helps that as a board we have a great deal of experience, that we have a good understanding of the needs of Browns Bay and its people and therefore can tackle the challenges ahead. Where our experience has proved invaluable is with the recent Long Term Plan exercise. We have been able to get concessions due to our knowledge of the process. For example we have managed to get funds from locally sourced development contributions spent locally. This essential in an area that is experiencing so much development. Previously these funds could be spent across the whole Auckland Region. AB: What can Browns Bay as a town centre do better? JP: We need to build on the sense of space. Browns Bay has fabulous bones and that village feel I have talked about and that our people love. We need to work on the connectivity of the area, ensuring that we make it an even better place to come and enjoy. We need to continue to encourage private investment, and redevelopment and upgrades with the supermarket chains for example. Recently we have also been working closely with Vector to ensure that the power is adequate because it quite clearly wasn’t for many in southern Browns Bay during the power failure. As a result I believe Vector has developed a good plan for this. AB: Answer the following – At the end of the term I will be happy if we have…. JP: An updated Town Centre Plan for Browns Bay, that can build on previous work that has been done, but caters well for the future that is ahead of us.

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SET GOALS –To build your summer body you need to set realistic and achievable goals, visualize your summer body. Come in and sit down with one of our trainers and chat about how to go about achieving your goals. MOTIVATION - We all neglect training mostly down to lack of motivation, a great way to get around this is to train with a friend. It is also a great way to socialise and spend time with friends while benefiting your body. WEIGHTS – GO HEAVY! Don’t be afraid to pick up those weights and go heavy, cardio isn’t alone going to give you shape and speed up your metabolism. Muscle burns fat therefore increasing your metabolism. Talk to one of our trainers today to sort you out a program that incorporates weights. VARIETY - Add variety into your workouts, the body loves to be shocked, try a class, do the Browns Bay stairs, go for a walk... Whatever you do just change it up every now and then, it’s great to keep you interested and the body will love it too! NUTRITION – With so many fad diets out there it’s hard to keep track of what’s right or wrong, try these simple tips; firstly add two cups of veges into your diet every day, secondly cut your sugar intake and see what happens! www.brownsbay.org.nz

Tasty Treats: Little Greece Greek Deli

The Meat Room: Browns Bay

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Sink your teeth into... THE MEAT ROOM

Handmade soap from olive oil is a rare modern treat, directly traceable to ancient cultures. Throughout history there are many references to the use of soap. The Greeks and Romans however used olive oil for their personal hygiene, smearing their bodies in olive oil and sand and afterwards removing the mixture along with the dirt with a ‘strigil’. Luckily in today’s modern society we do not have to go to that extreme but can now enjoy locally, handmade soaps from ‘Little Greece’ in Browns Bay. Olive oil is rich in vitamin E which is a natural protector of the skin and when made into soap olive oil has a natural ability to mix with water and go deeply into the pores of your skin giving it a wonderful cleansing that rarely happens with other soap. Try one of these for yourself and you will be pleasantly surprised by the mildness and skin soothing properties. So, olive oil it turns out is good for your body on the inside and out!

It’s always great to sink your teeth into a great steak, sausage or lamb cutlet and now you can find just that at The Meat Room in Browns Bay – they pride themselves on giving you the product and knowledge to enjoy your dinner the way it should be enjoyed. I must say that nothing is too hard for this shop and I have been personally amazed by the quality and high standard this amazing shop has to offer its customers! If you have Kay and Shan from The Meat Room. been to The Meat Room you will know what I am talking about. If you are yet to discover this amazing port of call, then waste no time and pop into see the owner and operator Shan and his side kick young Kay for your next meal. They love what they do and for them it is all about Tradition, Passion and Quality. Service with a smile is what you will receive from Shan and Kay as their aim is to provide only the best service and finest quality meat and sausages to their valued customers. Shan has been working in his dad's butcher shop since the age of 13, so he knows his trade. It's true that butchery has molded Shan into the man he is today, the driving force behind his own store – the Meat Room. Shan is very proud of his shop and the quality meats he serves up for his customers.

Fancy a new infusion of Olive Oil to go with your evening meal? Then we would suggest Oregano and herbs extra virgin olive oil. Enjoy the taste of fresh extra virgin olive oil with the flavour of Greek oregano and black pepper to be used with your salads, as a dip or on meat and fish for extraordinary taste and aroma. This is a fully aromatic dressing for your meals. Little Greece now also stocks ILIADA’s new extra virgin olive oil and genuine balsamic vinegar blend. The rich, green extra virgin olive oil floats directly on top of the rustic balsamic vinegar. This Greek God elixir requires a vigorous shake prior to serving, to release its magical powers! Pour this palatable pearl of blended perfection onto your favourite salads, appetizers and vegetables or use it to marinate meat. Need we say more come and check out ‘Little Greece’ – maybe Browns Bay's best kept secret. Little Greece, 6 Wilk Lane , Browns Bay www.littlegreece.co.nz Freephone 0800 GREECE ( 473323).

Service with a smile is what you will receive from Shan and Kay as their aim is to provide only the best service and finest quality meat and sausages to their valued customers. All Shan's meat is sourced right here in New Zealand and is all free range, need we say more? There are, however, a few things that he brings from his dads shop... which are Boerewors (a family recipe since 1945) as well as the pork sausages, cheese grilles and Russians and the firm favourites – biltong, drywors, chili sticks and cabanossi. Do you know what a Boerewors is? No? Then come and see Shan at The Meat Room – 26 Anzac Road, Browns Bay, Phone 973 1989 or email themeatroom@outlook.co.nz or visit: www.themeatroom.co.nz Opening Hours are Monday to Saturday 8am - 6pm and Sunday 8am - 5pm.

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Feature: Apartments in Browns Bay

Apartments great for Browns Bay! As we highlight regularly in this Browns Bay Mag there are lots of great businesses in the Browns Bay area. Those businesses rely on our custom. The good news for those businesses is there are more customers on their way courtesy of the number of quality residential apartment developments, either being built, or about to be built, in the area. The man who is considered "el supremo" when it comes to apartments in Browns Bay is John van Lierop of Harcourts Cooper & Co in Anzac Road. John has been involved in helping developers create and sell apartment buildings in the area for close on two decades. "This is really a win win for all," explained John van Lierop when we chatted to him in late May. "Browns Bay is a great place to live. It's flat, we have two of the best supermarkets and lots of good shops, restaurants, bars and cafes, a nice beach, good transport now - so it's the full package. And the extra people that have come in add vibrancy and extra revenue to our businesses." It is estimated that when all the apartment projects are completed an additional 500-700 residents John van Lierop on the site of the Anzac Lofts development in Browns Bay. will have settled in the Browns Bay township area as a result. John van Lierop gets involved with these apartment projects - to the area and will be completed in around 12 months. right from the start. Working with the developers, their architects Another exciting addition to Browns Bay will be the Anzac and planners, through the planning process and then selling Lofts at 30-32 Anzac Road. 25 three to four level terraced homes, the apartments off the plans. The first Browns Bay apartment with their own lifts and garages, will be built at the back of the project he sold was Bacchus (48 apartments with retail in Bute site, while on the front there will be 16 one level apartments with Road) in the late 90's. He did Bay Palms (65 Apartments) in Bute retail. As this issue went to press just under half these had been and Inverness in 2004; Ocean Breeze (23 Apartments with retail) sold off the plans. on Beachfront Lane in 2006; and the most recent has been "Purchasers of these Browns Bay apartments are varied," Norfolk (42 apartments with retail) at 19-21 Bute Road. The adds John van Lierop. "They are a great option for those who Esplanade (6) and Bay Apartments (4) have also been developed have bigger homes or are retiring and wish to get in to something on Beachfront Lane. with less maintenance or is smaller but want to stay in the area." All these apartment developments have been sold off Entry level for Browns Bay apartments is now over the the plans prior to the builds. That is the case with the latest $450,000 mark. Two bedroom apartments at the Anzac Lofts development, The Pines, which is about to start to be built at project start at $675,000 while the Terrace Homes are priced from 23-25 Bute Road. This will add a further 52 apartments - all sold $899,000 up to $1.3 million. For a comprehensive range of medical services in the heart of Browns Bay. New Patients Welcome bring this ad to enroll and you pay the funded patient fee from the start.

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La Tropezienne: French Bakery

Back to basics at La Tropezienne Our Genuine French Bakery in Browns Bay A wholesome breakfast is something that we all look forward to on our day off and variety certainly comes to mind when you think of La Tropezienne in Browns Bay. With the perfect selection of gourmet, freshly baked bread rolls to choose from such as the traditional French stick ‘Baguette’ to Rye Bread, isn’t it refreshing to know that such breads offer your body fantastic health benefits? The typical French stick ‘Baguette’ offers nutritional benefits, such as B vitamins, iron and zinc. Loafs such as the ‘Pain Noir’ the Rye Loaf are known to have very low glycemic index (GI) which means that they convert slower into sugar making you feel fuller longer and preventing big spikes in insulin levels. Have you tried Louis’s famous Caesar roll yet? If not then you do not know what you are missing. A typical breakfast in France would be Un Café avec un croissant with butter and/or jam but here in Browns Bay we like to jazz it up a little and embrace a selection of fine patisseries to compliment every meal. La Tropezienne also offers an entire range of quality breads such as Ciabatta bread, Sour dough, Parisian loaf, Henri Rovette and Emma Bouquet. Vienna loaf, Walnut

loaf, Seven grain loaf and our famous wholemeal. Some of which can be sliced up for you on Locals enjoying La Tropezienne French Bakery request. Browns Bay is now becoming famous for its 'Brown Blends' – aka the coffee…. but have you ever asked the question what can coffee do for you? Our research online has indicated that Coffee can improve energy levels, make you smarter and coffee can help you burn fat! Caffeine can drastically improve your physical performance and there are essential nutrients in coffee that may also lower your risk of Type II Diabetes. Looking ahead coffee may protect you from Alzheimer's disease and Dementia. With all of that in mind, La Tropezienne prides itself on knowing how to make a truly perfect coffee, with baristas in the trade for years and their use of hand roasted Atomic beans, offering a truly delicious smooth blend, making sure that you enjoy your coffee on every occasion. Start your day the right way at La Tropezienne. After all, a good cup of coffee is worth knowing about! La Tropezienne Genuine French Bakery, Clyde Court, Browns Bay. 478 8798.

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We’re celebrating everything home grown this month, so be sure to check out palmersplanet. co.nz and in store for growing advice, special offers and upcoming workshops.

Micah has a wealth of retail experience across New Zealand and Australia and has worked for Foodstuffs, Dick Smith and Big W. Meenal is a qualified Environmental Consultant and is passionate about organic and sustainable products. We live in Auckland with our two young children, Jaden (5) and Indi (3), and all share a love of sports and enjoying Auckland’s great beaches and attractions. We are so excited to bring you the best

All the very best in new seasons roses, camellias and rhododendrons are arriving, and the most unusual and interesting of the bunch are often released first so don’t miss out on the very best of the selection available. For those with edible gardens, start planting new fruit trees like citrus, apples, pears, plums, peaches and nectarines. Now is the perfect time to prune trees that have finished fruiting, so cut stems back to a healthy growing bud and seal the cuts on larger stems with a pruning paint to protect against disease. Be sure to keep your secateurs and loppers clean with white spirits, as this will prevent the transfer of any diseases, and nice and sharp tools for neater cuts.

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now’s the time to plant and our new seasons seedlings start arriving in June. It may seem early, but planting strawberries now will get them well established so they will fruit earlier and for longer so is totally worth the effort. Here’s a handy tip: plant five strawberry plants per person in your household, this will ensure there will be enough juicy sweet berries at harvest time for everyone! Flower lovers can use the month of June for planting seedlings of Alyssum, Forget-menot, Pansies, Viola, Polyanthus, Primula, Poppy, Sweetpea, Cyclamen, Hollyhock, Lobelia, Sweet William, Anemone, Candytuft and Bellis Daisy, and make sure to throw some Quash or Blitzem granules around to protect these delicate young plants from slugs and snails. All our fantastic garden team are on hand to help you with any garden questions and can guide you if you are new gardening and just not sure where to start.

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Eating Out in Browns Bay The choices have never been so good!

Bays locals are certainly spoilt for choice when it comes to eating out in Browns Bay. In fact we have never had the choice we have right now, with lots of different options to tempt our tastebuds. So, for this issue of the Browns Bay Magazine we thought it appropriate that we highlight as many of our local eateries as possible, just to make readers aware of the options that are right here on our doorstep.

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Locals have been talking about the sensational tastes that are available at Freyberg Restaurant in Inverness Road. The word is that the food is very special - with the Lamb Shanks being the real talk of the town. Avantha Fernando, the proud owner, is originally from Sri Lanka and this is his first restaurant. But the chef, with a strong love of food, has over 10 years experience in the restaurant trade, which he is now applying to his own restaurant. Freyberg Restaurant is located a little bit away from the hustle and bustle of the main street but offers easy parking and a place for customers to relax and unwind in Browns Bay in a park-like setting. At Freyberg, Avantha has a nice variety of European dishes to choose from such as: beer battered snapper fillet, Freyberg gourmet burger and his seafood chowder is famous in Browns Bay. And of course those lamb shanks! To tempt you along there are apparently some specials still available, including:- Tuesday Night - $15.00 Pork Belly or Steak with free Garlic Bread; Thursday Night - $16.50 Lamb Shank; Saturday Night - You will receive a free glass of wine compliments of the chef with every main meal purchase. www.facebook.com/SweetAsCafeBrownsBay

Bolliwood Indian Restaurant in Anzac Road, is one of the most popular restaurants in Browns Bay, with a great location, close to the beach. It is one of five Bolliwood restaurants across Auckland, which was first established 15 years ago in the year 2000. It is a great restaurant just for two; or for friends, family or business gatherings; or for a large group function - with a large space and the biggest screen you have ever seen in any Auckland Indian Restaurant. The food quality and reputation has been achieved by having only five star chefs from India who ensure their dishes and exotic curries are constantly the best in Auckland. Right now you can take advantage of their Lunch Special - just $10 for any Curry, which includes Rice, Naan and your choice of a soft drink. On Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday you can also buy all mains for Dinner for just $10. Offers are for dine in or takeaway - their takeaway menu is very popular. Bolliwood is open 7 days for lunch from 11.30am to 2.30pm and dinner 5pm until late. www.bolliwood.co.nz

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As featured in this issue, Franco's is a new restaurant that has opened in the heart of Browns Bay - just off Clyde Road - corner of Inverness Road. It's owned and operated by Fenkie Liong, originally from Indonesia. Fenkie has spent 27 years as a chef and has been the brains behind many successful restaurant launches, including 'Vabane' in Jakarta, Indonesia; 'Totobene' in Hong Kong; and The Samurai in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour. For the past nine years he has been the head chef at The Wine Box in Albany. Franko's has a strong focus on supporting the local community, employing local staff and buying fresh local produce to ensure the finest ingredients are served. All dishes are created with passion in a modern European cuisine style and Fenkie's aim is for you to enjoy each mouthful of his dining experience. An exciting new addition to Browns Bay with opening specials available. Open daily from 8.30am until 9.30pm - for Breakfast, lunch & dinner - 7 days a week. www.frankos.co.nz

Beach Bistro (or beach.bistro as owners Steve and Anita prefer it to be written) is a real local gem. One of the Bays best cafes for coffee and now an informal family style dining experience - with their 'Bistro Nights' from 5pm until 8pm on Wednesday and Thursday nights. These nights are all about sharing with a menu that changes every week - entrees just $14, main $25 and desserts $10. If you haven't experienced a Bistro Night at beach.bistro then you are definitely missing out! Make sure you book though to avoid disappointment as the nights are popular. Locals just love the place, and not just because of its great setting on the waterfront, but because the hospitality is first class and the menu keeps changing to tempt our tastebuds. Right now at beach.bistro they've tweaked their menu for winter. Steve says, "Winter is here, so it's comfort food time, soups, pastas and homemade baked beans." At beach.bistro they use free-range, organic and locally produced ingredients and they are conscious of dietary requirements with glutenfree, vegetarian and paleo options available. They are fully licensed and offer warm hospitality, hot coffee and hearty food with integrity. www.beachbistro.co.nz 16

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Tiri View Lounge at The Bays Club 5 A great place to have a drink is the Bays Club Sports Bar, while the

restaurant - The Tiri View Lounge - provides some of the best views in Auckland. You can order a meal from their comprehensive a la carte menu or lite meals menu, and sit back and enjoy the view. They are great meals and won't break the bank - with most mains priced $20 or less. Open daily for lunch 12noon to 2pm and Dinner from 6pm every day, except Monday. There is also the Bays Club CafĂŠ that's open during normal bar hours. www.baysclub.co.nz

Aroy Thai Express 6 Aroy Thai Express at 33 Clyde Road is part of a proven chain of Thai eateries - there are Aroy Thai Express restaurants in both Auckland and Wellington. Since 2007 Aroy has focused on bringing you authentic Thai cuisine, with all its benefits and flavours, without fanfare or a hefty price tag. They believe everyone deserves Thai cuisine that is authentic, affordable, convenient and most of all... Aroy - which is Thai for tasty! Open Monday to Friday 11am - 9pm; Saturday/Sunday 12noon - 9pm www.aroy.co.nz

Asian Wok 7 Asian Wok in Bute Road specialises in YumCha, Chinese dishes and Asian gourmet cuisine. They are passionate about their food with their YumCha being especially popular. Popular items on their menu include Steamed BBQ Pork Buns, Sichuan Style Steamed Chicken with Chili Sauce and Sambal King Prawns - yum! At Asian Wok you can dine in or takeaway and they are open from 10am till late every day. www.asianwok

Deep Creek Brews and Eats 8 The Deep Creek Brewing Co. has become one of Browns Bay's real gems. With a great location, on Clyde Road and facing out to the beach on Beachfront Lane, it is a popular spot for dining or just meeting for a drink. As the name suggests they brew great hand-crafted beers on site (11 varieties) and also have a great selection of food - an extensive menu - thus the name tweak to "Deep Creek Brews and Eats". Deep Creek is the brainchild of a couple of country lads who travelled overseas on their 'OE' and came back with an idea to brew beer for a living. Browns Bay has become their home and success has seen them add further establishments in Orewa and on Waiheke Island. They also sell their beers through others around the country. They say their aim is to continually challenge your senses with their recipes, and they hope you enjoy that sensation as you hang out with your great bunch of friends and family! And there ain't too many more popular spots to hang out than at Deep Creek on Clyde Road. www.dcbrewing.co.nz

Rack n Roll Ribs - Hall of Fame 9 Rack n Roll Ribs in Anzac Road is well known to Bays locals. It originally spawned from the highly successful Serengeti Restaurant in Murrays Bay. The outlet recently underwent a comprehensive facelift and reopened under the new brand name "Rack n Roll Ribs, Hall Of Flame" - it was Serengeti Rib Shack. Rack n Roll Ribs offer more than just Ribs. Pop in and try one of their delicious burgers or order from the range of different chicken dishes or be tempted by one of their sides like calamari. Their Chef runs a weekly special in store with items like 'Chicken Livers Peri Peri'. Rack n Roll Ribs is open daily from 11.30am and have some great lunch offers and can also cater for parties. Open Monday to Thursday: 11.30am-8.30pm, Friday and Saturday: 11.30am-9.30pm, Sunday: 11.30am-8.30pm. www.racknrollribs.co.nz

Ramen Takara

Ramen Takara is a Japanese Noodle House, with an outlet in Ponsonby as well as at 4 Anzac Road in Browns Bay - alongside Bolliwood and opposite Speakers Corner. The restaurant has 37 years of history with its roots in a small Chinese restaurant (Hochinro) at the foot of Mount Fuji. This is where head chef and owner Yuki grew up watching her father's back in a

busy restaurant loved by locals. Ramen Takara opened in 2008, and carries on the traditions of Hochinro while adopting fresh local ingredients, flavours and service. They take great care in crafting a hearty bowl of ramen starting with our noodles, made on-site everyday only using quality New Zealand flour, fresh local eggs, salt and water. Their delicate broth is prepared every morning over three hours and all of our dishes are cooked from fresh raw ingredients sourced from local suppliers. Tempted? Why not join them for a meal and see what all the fuss is about! Ramen Takara Browns Bay is open 7 days from 11:30am to 3pm for lunch or 5pm to 10pm for dinner. BYO wine. www.ramentakara.co.nz

Medals Restaurant at East Coast Bays RSA

Medals Restaurant is located within the wonderful East Coast Bays RSA facility in Bute Road Browns Bay. Serving great food, it's open for lunch Tuesday through until Saturday from 12noon until 2pm. The Wednesday Carvery is very popular for dinner from 6pm until 8pm and Medals is also open for dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays nights. They have a great Sunday Buffet that starts from 5.30pm. Accompanied by a great bar this is a popular local eatery that must be on your list to try. www.ecbrsa.co.nz

Speakers Corner Ale House

Located in the heart of Browns Bay, Anzac Road overlooking the beach, with stunning views of the ocean, Speakers Corner is famous in Browns Bay as a great watering hole, serving up delicious food and an everchanging line-up of events. As the name suggest it is just like a British Pub. In fact locals have described it as "having lots of real beer, great people and the food is great for a pub". You only have to look at the first four mains on the menu to get a feel for the food and value - Bangers And Mash ($16.50); Fish and Chips ($17.50); Steak And Guinness Pie ($17); Chicken And Mushroom Pie ($18). There's also Pub Grub, Brunch from 11am and some special nights, such as Quiz Night (Tuesdays); Steak Night (Wednesdays); Fish and Chip Night (Thursdays) and of course lots of entertainment on Fridays and on the Weekends. www.speakerscorner.co.nz

Velvet Gypsy Bar and Restaurant

Velvet Gypsy Bar and Restaurant is another of our 'locals' that enjoys a prime position in the heart of Browns Bay, on the Waterfront, but also linking right through to Clyde Road - the main drag. So it is extremely popular for those just wanting a quiet drink or meal - inside or out. They have great food - an extensive menu, plus a great range of beers, ciders, cocktails, wines and spirits, and lots of events happening every week. On the food side you'll love 'Mussel Wednesday' or 'Steak Thursday' - with special deals that make dining very affordable. Weekly events include Tuesday Night Poker, a Wednesday Night Quiz and 'Sir Ed Night' Thursdays when many drinks are just $5. Velvet Gypsy is also very popular for functions - From 21st's to cocktail parties to wedding receptions. www.thevelvetgypsy.co.nz

Yaruki Japanese Restaurant

This is one of Browns Bay's most popular restaurants, well patronised as they are known for their great Japanese food. In the heart of Browns Bay on Clyde Road. Great Sushi and Sashimi, a large range of entrĂŠe's, comprehesive lunch menu with regular specials (from $9.99), plus Donburi, Noodles, Tempura, Salads and more - it is all pretty good. They also have good reviews on restaurant review sites for being busy and having generous, tasty and affordable food. One recent review had this to say "Best Japanese ever! I love this place, always very friendly and have never had a bad meal. The vege Tempura has to be the best I have ever had." Open Tuesday through to Saturday for Lunch and Dinner, Sunday Dinner only. www.brownsbay.org.nz

Education & The Arts: Corelli School

New Zealand's only arts-focused school Corelli – right here in Browns Bay! The Corelli International Academic School of the Arts is a specialised private composite school located in Browns Bay. Founded in 2001 it has the distinction of being the only artsfocused school in New Zealand. Our students benefit from the small, caring family style environment providing great potential to develop their learning skills, gain cultural awareness and boost their confidence whilst being surrounded by the creative world of the Performing Arts. Our highly skilled and professional staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, talents and backgrounds. Also they all share a dedication to the mission of the school, striving to educate the mind, body and spirit of each of their students. Academic Excellence Our academic curriculum offers a full range of subjects while giving students the flexibility to be fully engaged in their selected art study programme. We organise our students’ learning around the three sections of the School: Junior School (Year 1-4), Middle School (Year 5-9) and Senior School (Year 10-13). The academic curriculum forms the basis of all other programmes scheduled at Corelli. Junior and Middle students follow the Corelli curriculum which is based on the standard New Zealand curriculum, with aspects of the Cambridge programme being introduced in the intermediate years, and Senior pupils study the Cambridge International Examination curriculum. All students sit Cambridge IGCSE and graduate with higher level certificates: AS and/or A Level. Our graduates are very successful in gaining admission to postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges and various arts schools.

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Our academic curriculum offers a full range of subjects while giving students the flexibility to be fully engaged in their selected art study programme. Facilities In addition to excellent classroom facilities for the academic subjects and a 200 seat theatre for performances, the school offers first rate equipment in spaces especially designed for a study of the arts. We have a large dance studio with barres and mirrored walls, a drama studio for acting instruction and practice, a photography room, a spacious studio for drawing, painting and sculpture as well as unlimited wall space for exhibitions, small and medium size practice rooms for music classes with various instruments available for use. The Corelli International Academic School of the Arts – 50 Anzac Rd., Browns Bay, Phone 09 476 5043. Email: secretary@corelli.school.nz. www.corelli.school.nz

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Customising Your Career as a Working Parent Do you want to be an awesome parent AND have a fulfilling career? It is possible! There are ways to CUSTOMISE your career and home, literally to have the best of both worlds. Customise your career choice – Go Vivienne Kelly. grab a large piece of paper to get those thoughts down: 1. Be clear on your personal and career values and needs /criteria before even trying to give your new career a title. For example, some of my non-negotiable values and criteria are ‘working from the heart’ and making a difference; growth – my own and the people I work with; time flexibility, so I can be afternoon taxi; working close to home, so I don’t waste travelling time; a generous hourly rate, to accommodate working fewer hours... Write down all of your ‘ideal job criteria’ – no job titles allowed, just criteria. 2. Another crucial factor is to align your work with your natural abilities and passions. The more you enjoy your work, the more it actually energises you, not drains you! You’ll have a quality you to offer your family! Observe what you’re doing when you’re feeling alive. Brainstorm all the things you love doing (don’t worry about how to make money from it.) just write it all - Don’t edit or analyse as you scribble. 3. This is the REALLY INTERESTING part. Deal with the guilt. What kind of parent would you actually be if you had a fulfilling and flexible career? List the benefits to you and your family. e.g. I’m modelling how to be successful, fulfilled, happy, balanced and available, both emotionally and physically. I’m honouring what’s important to me. (That’s an attitude you’d be passing on to your kids, which will be useful in their lives...) 4. Now start considering job titles that fit what you’ve written down or even invent your own ideal career. Let ideas just flow to you as you go about your week... Opportunities will appear once you are clear! I see proof of that all the time!

Urban & Electric Bikes: Bute Bikes

Exciting Times in the ebike world Just as rapid progress is being made in the development of electric cars and trucks, things are moving fast in the world of electric assisted bicycles. As more and more people become aware of ebikes and what they can do, the demand is increasing and as always the pressure to develop and improve. We at Bute Bikes are lucky to have our own design team who have been extremely busy over the last 18 months with two new projects, the Electric 2wd farm bike to be released at Mystery Creek Fieldays in June, and two brand new models, an off road electric mountain bike with some exciting new features not seen on any other products as yet, and a detuned version designed for urban use. The sale and use of ebikes in general has continued to ramp up as more and more frustrated and overtaxed travellers become aware of them. Although the majority of our clients are motivated more by the recreational benefits and ease of use, we expect to see New Zealand follow the overseas trend to adapt to 2-wheel electric transport as a viable way of getting around, avoiding traffic snarl-ups and saving money. We have a large shipment of smartmotion ebikes due to arrive in early June which will be a relief to Bute Bike customers and our nationwide dealers as we have again sold out of popular models. Please come in and have a look at what we have to offer, the building is a bit shabby, but the bikes are very smart! We love to introduce people to ebikes with a riding lesson with, of course, no strings attached. Just wear some sturdy shoes and something warm as you never get hot and sweaty on an ebike, not even in summer! Butes Bikes – 17 Bute Road, Browns Bay. Phone 479-9274. Open 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday, until 3pm Saturday.

Professional Life Coaching is a positive, powerful and purposeful construction of your life as you would LIKE IT TO BE. If you are interested in receiving coaching or learning how to coach, contact me on 09 473 0064 or 021 0377289, email: vivkelly@coachmomentum.co.nz, or visit our website for more information: www.coachmomentum.co.nz.

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Family Dental Care: Greville Dental

Rangitoto Swim School

Rangitoto Swim School in the Heart of Browns Bay Rangitoto Swim School is now into its 15th year of operation. Started by husband and wife team, Peter Simpson and Jane Geldard in 2001. Both have years of experience in the Aquatic industry, so it was only a natural transition to move into owning one of the Top Swim Schools in the heart of the Shore. The Swim School has the reputation for being “The Friendliest Swim School” on the shore. That’s because the swim school is run by a family, for families. The main objectives are what is best for the children and for them to enjoy their swimming experience. Location is key for families, and parents find the parking right outside the door invaluable. Classes are kept small, 4 children is the maximum number in the Learn to Swim Programme, meaning teachers are able to spend a lot of time with each child, encouraging them, improving their technique, and boosting their confidence. Each child also receives their own special Swim Passport which records their progression through each level. The pool is heated to 33 deg to facilitate the baby and toddler groups. Water testing is recorded every 2 hours and the pool equipment is kept in optimum condition. The Swim School changing rooms and main areas of the swim school are heated through the winter months, adding to our families’ requirements. The Swim School also sells googles, caps, boards and swim accessories. If you would like to know more about the Swim School check out our web site, call us on 09 476 2223 or if you are in the area call in and check us out. Our physical address is 444 Anzac Road, Browns Bay.

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Making an impact on oral health! Rangitoto Island, the iconic Auckland landmark, is the inspiration behind Greville Dental’s logo, which features this volcanic island with an erupting tooth at its centre. The friendly team at Greville Dental are now well and truly settled into their new premises at 18 Hauraki Crescent and are committed to making as big an impact on the oral health of their customers, as Rangitoto does on Auckland’s landscape. The fresh, modern and professional look of the surgery is very well balanced with a homely and relaxing feel and they have been complimented on achieving the perfect balance for a dental surgery. Greville Dental is a one stop dental facility which caters for the whole family. Most patients will be treated at their facility without the need for referrals as they offer a wide range of services including implants, orthodontic treatment, all crown and bridge work and dentures. There is also an extremely experienced oral hygienist available. They aim to achieve optimal oral health for all their patients and will help you achieve this by offering a treatment plan that suits your budget. All adolescent children from when they start college until their 18th birthday will be seen by one of their experienced dentists on the government funded scheme at no charge to the patient. This is definitely beneficial as they will know where to go and be familiar with their dentist if the need ever arises for emergency dental treatment. ACC accidents and after hours dental care will be less stressful if treated in familiar surroundings by a familiar dentist. Greville Dental offers a variety of payment options including GEM Visa, Farmers Card, Q Card and is also offering Southern Cross easyclaim facilities. For appointments or more information call 094787830, go on their website www.grevilledental.co.nz or find them on Facebook – Greville Dental-Colin Angelo & Associates, for more details. 18 Hauraki Crescent, Pinehill, North Shore.

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Travel: with House of Travel

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Guided Touring with a Difference Are you a traveller who is encumbered by high single supplements? Are you looking for reassurance and the benefit of a guide from Auckland back to Auckland?

House of Travel Browns Bay team:Kelda Cawood, Christine Ross, Geoff Hebditch, Yvonne Payne, Charlotte Taylor.

Needing the benefit of twin share – so matching up with like travellers? Would prefer all inclusive or no hidden costs? Then we have travel tours which will be just for you? Our House of Travel Branch, along with Hibiscus Coast, are getting together to provide Guided Tours. Come and join up and register for our Tour evening in July and hear about what we will be doing for our local single travellers and like minded couples who now want the security of being Guided. Destinations in view:WOW – Wearable Arts Wellington, October 2015 Napier – Art Deco, February 2016 Vietnam and Cambodia – yet to be scheduled South Africa and Botswana Sept 2016 House of Travel Browns Bay - 17A Clyde Road, Browns Bay. Phone 479 1003. Email: yvonne@hot.co.nz www.hotbrownsbay.co.nz

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Franko’s on Clyde Road – next to Inverness Road car park

Looking for an exciting new gourmet restaurant to come to in Browns Bay? Look no further. Franko’s has just opened on Clyde Road near the Inverness Road carpark. Franko’s has a strong focus on supporting the local community, employing local staff and buying fresh local produce to ensure the finest ingredients are served. It’s proudly owned and operated by Mr Fenkie Liong. Fenkie has spent 27 years as a chef and has been the brains behind many successful restaurant launches, including ‘Vabane’ in Jakarta, Indonesia; ‘Totobene’ in Hong Kong; and The Samurai in Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour. For the past Nine years he has been the head chef at The Wine Box in Albany and has now decided to create his own restaurant brand with Franko’s. Franko’s certainly is the new Restaurant on the block and with its fresh look it offers a truly great dining experience in the heart of Browns Bay. What type of food is served at Franko’s? "Here all dishes are created with passion in a modern European cuisine style and our aim is for you to enjoy each mouthful of this dining experience,” says Fenkie. “Here you can try some amazing dishes such as our Franko’s Oven Baked Chicken – which features a boneless Franko’s Oven Baked chicken breast cooked with Chicken. a delicious creamy tomato mushroom sauce." WINTER SPECIAL ON NOW And because Fenkie believes in giving back to the local community why not indulge in their Winter Special? Mention this advert and receive and enjoy a free coffee complimentary with any lunch or main dish purchased. For further information go to their website to check out the menu or go on in and experience Franko's for yourself! FRANKO’S: 1/38 Clyde Road Browns Bay. For your fine dining experience call Franko’s Phone 476 1515 or visit: www.frankos.co.nz Open daily from 8.30am until 9.30pm – 7 days a week. www.brownsbay.org.nz

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Optometry with Nicholls and Associates

The dark side of blue light Like most of us I am concerned with how many hours I spend each day looking at digital screens, and my kids are on their devices for even longer! Computers, tablets or phone screens are bright and look great, but unfortunately most of them emit a high energy and potentially harmful blue-violet light. Blue light is part of the visible light spectrum, and is closely related to UV light which we know is damaging. While some blue light wavelengths are beneficial, helping to regulate our everyday sleep cycle and keeping us energised and alert, the shorter wavelength blue-violet light is harmful to our eyes. A paper published by the American Macular Degeneration Foundation reports that "the blue rays of the spectrum seem to accelerate age-related macular degeneration (AMD) more than any other rays in the spectrumâ&#x20AC;?. Also of concern is that chronic exposure to blue light at night can lower the production of melatonin (the hormone that regulates sleep), and disrupt our circadian rhythm.

While some blue light wavelengths are beneficial, helping to regulate our everyday sleep cycle and keeping us energised and alert, the shorter wavelength blue-violet light is harmful to our eyes.

Our optometrists: Karen Burke, Chelsey Wood, Bruce Nicholls and Germaine Joblin.

What can we do? Nicholls Optometrists is now able to offer a solution to the problem of harmful blue-violet light. We have a new lens treatment available that filters out these harmful rays. Lenses treated with Crizal Prevencia provide the most complete protection for eye health. Crizal Prevencia clear lenses use an exclusive technology to selectively filter out harmful blue-violet and UV light, while allowing essential light to pass through to preserve your vision and overall wellbeing. If you are concerned come in for a chat and view a sample or call to book an appointment to see one of our optometrists on 479 2316. As an introductory offer Nicholls Optometrists are offering a free upgrade from standard Anti-Reflection coatings to the new Crizal Prevencia. Offer valid until 31st August 2015. Nicholls & Associates Optometrists: Corner of Clyde and Bute Roads in Browns Bay. Call in to discuss your needs or phone us on 479 2316. www.nichollsoptical.co.nz

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I Love What I Do: Sally Cargill

Sally - at the Community’s Service! Sally Cargill is the long-serving Community Coordinator for East Coast Bays Community Project, having started the role in 1991. She grew up in Whangarei and went to Victoria University in Wellington before coming to ‘The Bays' in 1983. Prior to her role as community coordinator, Sally had been heavily involved in Playcentre when her children were small and was also on the Boards of Sherwood School and Long Bay College. Her children now both live overseas, with her son living in Sydney and her daughter and two grandchildren in Illinois, USA. Courtney Bennett: Give readers a brief overview about what you do in your role at ECBCP? Sally Cargill: Events organisation, community networking, neighbourhood development, and support for community groups. Anything that helps build a strong, cohesive community. I see myself as a resource person for the community. Bring your idea to me and let’s see if we can make it happen! CB: What’s the best part about your job? SC: Never knowing how my day’s going to go. I’m an organiser, so I make lists, but most days get hijacked so not much gets crossed off! But it doesn’t matter, perhaps tomorrow will go as planned. I love the spontaneity, the opportunities that just pop up and the ability to be responsive. CB: Why are you passionate about Browns Bay? SC: Quite simply, it’s the best place in the world…the beach, the boardwalk, the village green, the cafes, the shops and the people. CB: Who are your local community heroes? SC: The many people who work behind the scenes keeping our community groups functioning. CB: What do you like about living on the Shore? SC: Everything! It’s totally paradise. It’s like being on holiday permanently. There is such a different vibe here from anywhere else. CB: What do you enjoy most about being part of the Browns Bay community? SC: Just stopping in the street and chatting to people. Walking into a shop and being greeted by name. Walking into a café where they know my coffee order. I feel like I belong here.

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Sally Cargill and Debbie Russell – the Bays Community Centre team.

CB: What events are most popular with the local community? SC: Anything that involves food and music. The kids love the Summer Fun programme, the oldies love their Garden Party, everyone loves the Christmas Parade. Cairo to Cape Town is the biggest event and I love working with the South African community for that one. CB: What events do you have coming up that people should come along to? SC: At this time of year, we’re busy doing funding applications for the next round of events, accountability reports for the last round and catching up on the paperwork. Summer Fun starts again on November 1 then it’s full-on till the end of March. CB: What do you do in your spare time? SC: I love to spend time with my brother and sister and their families, there’s an annual visit to Sydney and to USA to see my kids. I’m also a member of Browns Bay Rotary so that involves a number of community activities as well as regular social events. CB: If I wasn’t working for the East Coast Bays Community project, I would be…(complete this sentence) SC: Bored! For more info on East Coast Bays Community Project, go to www.ecbcp.co.nz.

Browns Bay Resl Estate: with Angela Johnson

Winter’s here and homes sell fast on Auckland’s North Shore There are plenty of For Sale signs up around the North Shore and the housing market seems determined as ever to move forward and maintain a somewhat steady pace through the winter months. According to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand, Auckland’s median house price from April 2014 to 2015 is up by 18%, suggesting that the strong price movements in Auckland and in particular on the North Shore are been driven by high demand from all types of property. You will be interested to know that the most recent statistics from Immigration New Zealand is reporting an annual net gain of migrants. There was a record high of 56,800 in the April 2015 year compared to that of 34,400 in the April 2014 year! Reflecting on the last year’s winter housing market, I was surprised to see such a large amount of buyers active at that time. In view of this I would suggest to vendors that winter can be a great time to sell their home, some record sale prices were achieved in winter last year on the North Shore and I feel buyers may have adopted a different view when it comes to purchasing a home. Our winter conditions help buyers as they simply like to see houses in their worst state. Things to know about … If you are you thinking about selling your home there are many things to consider and the first thing to do is to talk to your family and make sure you have an idea or a plan in place e.g know where you are going to. Finding a Salesperson to achieve a premium result for your house sale that you can work with and trust, I believe this is the key to a successful sale. Give me a call and I can guide you through the complexity of selling your home and give you top tips to help you achieve the best results. Paying tax, do you need to pay tax on my property? The IRD Website is a good place to start www.ird.govt.nz/property however I would recommend that you seek your accountant’s advice in this regard. The Prime Minister John Key has just proposed a plan to improve tax compliance within the property sector, published 17th of May 2015, Inland Revenue Department website reads.

These may come into effect from the 1st of October • A New Zealand IRD number will be required as part of the land transfer process. • As part of the land transfer process, non-resident buyers and sellers must also provide their tax identification number from their home country. • Non-residents will also need a New Zealand bank account before they can get an IRD number in order to buy a property. • Gains from residential property sold within two years of purchase will be taxed, unless the property is the seller’s main home, inherited from a deceased estate or transferred as part of a relationship property settlement. • An extra Budget allocation for Inland Revenue work investigating property compliance, aggressive tax planning and hidden economy initiatives. Reserve Bank announces new LVR restrictions on Auckland housing The New Zealand Reserve Bank website article from the 13th of May 2015 states that that there will be LVR Restrictions (lending to Value Ratio) from the 1st of October. In response to the growing housing market risk in Auckland, the Reserve Bank is today announcing proposed changes to the loanto-value ratio (LVR) policy. The policy changes, proposed to take effect from 1 October, will: • Require residential property investors in the Auckland Council area using bank loans to have a deposit of at least 30 percent. • Increase the existing speed limit for high LVR borrowing outside of Auckland from 10 to 15 percent, to reflect the more subdued housing market conditions outside of Auckland. • Retain the existing 10 percent spend limit for loans to owneroccupiers in Auckland at LVRs of greater than 80 percent. For further information on this, talk to your bank or lending broker to find out how this could affect you. Bringing you a Ray of Light from Angela Johnson, Licensee Salesperson, Ray White at Browns Bay.

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Education: Long Bay College

Success for Long Bay College at Orienteering Championships Long Bay College has added yet another trophy to its collection after an outstanding performance from the boys’ team at the Auckland Schools Individual Orienteering Championships at Woodhill Forest in Auckland. With a total of four podium finishes, the team won the Top School trophy for boys. Cameron de L’Isle fought back from injury to earn a convincing win in the Senior Boys division while Daniel Monkton finished in first place in the Intermediate Boys category.

This was a great performance from a team that has grown in just a few years… In the Junior Boys grade Alex Monkton just missed out on giving Long Bay College a clean sweep of the boys’ grades by a small margin of eight seconds. Liam Watkins Starrs came home in a very credible third place. This was a great performance from a team that has grown in just a few years’ from a couple of students with no regional or national success, to now be considered nationally as one of the top New Zealand secondary schools orienteering team.

Once upon a time… Long Bay College drama students have been performing their own little twist on classic fairy tales. The Year 11 students wrote, directed and performed in their own plays based on stories from the Brothers Grimm. The Twisted Tales production included adaptations of Iron Hans, Ashputtel and Snow White and students had the challenge of not only performing, but also costuming themselves. The Wicked Queen and Iron Hans outfits were an incredible sight, displaying the creativity and imagination that is evident throughout the Performing Arts Faculty at Long Bay College. The Year 13 students will soon bring their productions to the stage – one a classic melodrama and the other a gritty character piece. All plays are performed in the revamped auditorium at the school, which now has remodelled seating and staging and an art gallery in the foyer.

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Students turn up the volume at Music Camp Students in the Choir and Big Band at Long Bay College fine-tuned their fantastic skills at the annual music camp at Shakespear Lodge in Whangaparaoa. This is the second year the music camp has been held, providing the groups with vital time together as they prepare for upcoming competitions. Voxette is the top choir group at Long Bay College with 25 students and will compete at “The Big Sing” at the Auckland Town Hall this month (June). The Big Sing is a dynamic, national group singing competition that is a highlight of the secondary school music calendar each year. This year, more than 8000 young people are taking part in regional festivals nationwide. The Big Band has its main competition, the KBB Music Festival, in August. Since 1983, the KBB Music Festival has been showcasing the best in secondary school orchestras, concert bands and stage bands in Auckland.

Bays Martial Art Academy

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Protecting and enhancing our urban streams It’s all about confidence Hibiscus and Bays Local Board are working Empowering local kids and teens for nearly 10 years, Bays Martial Art Academy is not just about punching and kicking. With programs ranging from traditional martial arts through to Krav Maga Self Defence, Bully workshops and Movie Style tricking the team is focused on working with parents to give their child the best martial art choice and experience to improve confidence, meet new friends, stay healthy and of course have fun in a safe environment. “What people love is that we run age specific developmental classes with a weekly mat chat and specific theme for each week that is designed to engage and empower students. Ranging from the super popular 3-4 year old parent and child class through to the teen only Krav Maga class there is certainly an option for everyone across our 30 classes each week.” says Caroline Hazelden, school owner and Chief Instructor. “It is amazing to watch some of our youngest students who joined us right at the beginning to now take leadership roles in our academy as they encourage, empower and teach the next generation.” Says Caroline. You may have seen the Bays Martial Art Academy Kung Fu Panda mascot out and about in your community so look out for him over the school holidays around Browns Bay. To see if Martial Arts is the right activity for your preschooler, child or teen come in and take advantage of our no risk $69 for 6 week including Free uniform trial.

with the local community to protect and enhance urban streams in the East Coast Bays area. Most streams in the East Coast Bays have been lined with concrete or channelled into pipes. This makes the remaining sections of natural stream even more important and precious.

The local board’s ‘Love our Bays’ project involves planting native plants on stream banks and encouraging residents to take action to care for streams on their own property and help to prevent litter and other pollutants from entering streams and flowing to the sea. The best way to manage a stream is to let nature do the work. As part of the Love our Bays initiative, the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board is supporting community planting days to enhance the riparian margins of the streams that flow into Rothesay Bay, Long Bay, Mairangi Bay and Waiake Beach. The planting days will demonstrate the best way to manage a stream through the right selection of plants which help stabilise the bank and reduce erosion, create shade and enhance the stream habitat. There will be fun and educational activities for children and a free sausage sizzle at the end for all helpers. To find out more about the locations and dates of the planting days visit the Auckland Council website and search “Love our Bays”. Hibiscus and Bays residents are also eligible for free advice and support to help them care for streams in their own backyards. The local board funded assistance programme offers private property owners assistance to get started on stream bank restoration including a free on-site consultation with an expert advisor from Kaipatiki Project Environment Centre, information on the best species to plant, advice on effective weed control, and free weed stump gel and 25 free native plants. To find out more contact Kaipatiki Project’s Natural Heritage Coordinator Jacqui Knight on 09 482 1172 or email: coordinator@kaipatiki.org.nz.

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Browns Bay Rotary raises $4,800 for Vanuatu Bee Keeper Paul Martin and one of his two hives.

Bee Keeper in Browns Bay Local Rotarian Paul Martin lives for his bees. The Glencoe Road resident has two hives producing up to 80kg of honey in a good season.

Big crowd for Trivial Pursuit night at the Bays Club Rotary Browns Bay recently held a very successful trivial pursuit night at the Bays Club and raised $4,800 for Cyclone relief in Vanuatu. Included in this generosity was $1,500 from the 'auctioning' of time at a Club member's house at Mangawhai.

Over 110 participated with the perennially strong Milford team (one of their three) winning by a slender margin.

Paul Martin has had an interest in bees since he was aged 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at that time on his property at Karori in Wellington. An old letter box started his interest and he travelled to Paraparaumu to buy his first hive and the interest has remained. Until recently bee keeping has been reasonably straight forward but now with the Paul Martin. Varroa mite causing havoc it's not quite so easy. Murray Allison of Browns Bay Rotary reports that he and fellow Rotarians are treated to Paul's tasty honey on a regular basis.

Participants included two Rotary Clubs from North Harbour and Milford, champion Shore Probus members from Torbay and Long Bay Baptist and Bays Community Housing Trust supporters. Over 110 participated with the perennially strong Milford team (one of their three) winning by a slender margin. The Bays Housing Trust is to be the next beneficiary from the next Rotary quiz night scheduled for Monday May 25 again at the Bays Club.

Browns Bay Rotary meets at 7am at the Bays Club, Browns Bay, on the first, third and fifth Tuesday of each month. If you are interested in joining contact Murray: Email: M.allison23@xtra.co.nz

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