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Louise and Ashley Wallace. Ashley is making her Tadpole stage debut alongside her mother Louise.
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One show only – At The PumpHouse Theatre, 3pm Sunday August 9th After so many cancellations and postponements across the entertainment industry it is time to once again celebrate the joys of live theatre in its many different forms. Tadpole Productions returns to the PumpHouse Theatre in Takapuna on Sunday 9th August, with a 3pm “one show only” play-reading of Roger Hall’s “Spreading Out”, directed by Janice Finn. There will be a question and answer session with Roger, Janice and the cast after the show. In this hilarious and poignant sequel to the sell-out season of ‘Middle Age Spread’ that Tadpole staged in 2019, some of the original cast will be reprising their roles for the read-through. The cast includes Anna Baird, Barry de Lore, Scott Harding, Rachale Davies and Tama Jarman, with Ashley Wallace making her Tadpole stage debut alongside her mother, Louise Wallace. ‘Spreading Out’ is a comedy, but at times runs ruefully close to the truth of ageing, with deeply familiar caricatures and the wonderful one-liners Sir Roger is renowned for. A moving examination of family dynamics across generations and the effect each individual unknowingly has on the other. We have ‘known’ all these people, discussing them and their recurring issues at dinner parties and in supportive telephone conversations over the years. Don’t miss this once-only chance to attend a readthrough of ‘Spreading Out’ with a wonderful cast, in the beautiful PumpHouse Theatre by the lake. (And the French Rendezvous café next door to the theatre is perfect for lunch or afternoon tea before the show.) All tickets are just $18, with no extra fee charges and door sales also available. Book at The PumpHouse, www.pumphouse.co.nz or phone (09) 489-8360.
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CHANNEL MAGAZINE COMMUNITY CALENDAR
August 2020
This Channel Community Calendar is published monthly for community events. If you would like to include your event please email details to: christine@channelmag.co.nz
Monday Creative Talk with Tanya M Wheeler – The PumpHouse, 7pm, Free event (limited seats)
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North Shore Music & Keyboard Club – Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month, Takapuna Bowling Club, Bracken Ave, Takapuna, 7.15pm. For more info phone Gordon 027 636 8589
Get Messy North Shore – Bayview Community Centre, 72 Bayview Road, Glenfield 10.30am – 11.30pm The Vagina Monologues – The PumpHouse – 2nd September till 6th A Monument to Now – Elliot Collins – Northart, Norman King Square, Ernie Mays St, Northcote – 10am – 4pm.
Messy North Shore – Bayview 5 Morning Melodies 2020 3 Glenfield Laugher Club – Glenfield 4 Get Community Centre, 72 Bayview Road, Bruce Mason Centre, Cnr Hurstmere Senior Citizens Hall, 5 Mayfield Road, Glenfield 10.30am – 11.30pm Rd & The Promenade, Takapuna, Glenfield 9.30am 11am – 12pm
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Mixed Media – Children Mairangi Arts Centre, 20 Hastings Road, Mairangi Bay, 4.30pm – 6pm
North Shore Toy Library – 1 Sidmouth Street Mairangi Bay 7 – 8.30pm Get Messy Takapuna – Takapuna Cricket Club, Onewa Domain, Northcote Road, 10.45am – 11.45am After School Drama Classes for Ages 8-10 – East Coast Bay Community Centre, 2 Glen Street, Browns Bay, 5pm – 6pm
Goju Ryu Karate Auckland North – Sunnynook Community Centre, 148 Sycamore Drive, Sunnynook, 6pm – 7.30pm Get Messy Browns Bay – St Anne’s Hall, Cnr Glencoe & Beach Rd’s, Browns Bay, 10.15am – 11.15am
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Get Messy North Shore – 19 Bayview Community Centre, 72 Bayview Road, Glenfield, 10.30am – 11.30pm Tea & Topics – Northcote Library, 10.30am – 12.30pm Open Mic Poetry Event – East Coast Bays Library, 10 – 11.30am
Goju Ryu Karate Auckland North 20 – Sunnynook Community Centre, 148 Sycamore Drive, Sunnynook, 6pm – 7.30pm Rhymetime at Birkenhead Library – Birkenhead Library, 10am – 10.39
Highbury Book Club 25 Highbury Community House, 110 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead, 7 – 8.30pm. Gold Coin donation, tea & coffee provided. Bookings essential. admin@highburyhouse.org.nz
Get Messy Takapuna – Takapuna 26 Cricket Club, Onewa Domain, Northcote Road, 10.45am – 11.45am After School Drama Classes for Ages 8-10 – East Coast Bay Community Centre, 2 Glen Street, Browns Bay, 5pm – 6pm
Goju Ryu Karate Auckland North 27 – Sunnynook Community Centre, 148 Sycamore Drive, Sunnynook, 6pm – 7.30pm Get Messy Browns Bay – St Anne’s Hall, Cnr Glencoe & Beach Rd’s, Browns Bay, 10.15am – 11.15am
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and Rhyme – Mixed Media -Children 17 Wiggle Birkenhead Library, Birkenhead, Mairangi Arts Centre, 20 Hastings 10am – 10.30am Road, Mairangi Bay, 4.30pm – 6pm Winter Fun Preschool Play – The Rose Centre, School Road, Belmont, 9.30am – 11am
Writers Club Glenfield Library, 10.30am
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Every Monday All On Board, drop in games session Highbury Community House, 110 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead, 12.30 – 2.30pm. $2 donation, tea & coffee provided.
Highbury Sew & Mend Highbury Community House, 110 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead, 9.30 – 11.30am
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Takapuna Feisty Feet Classes St Peters Anglican Church, 11 Killarney Street, Takapuna. 60s up, $10 per session. Mahjong Highbury Community House, 110 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead. $2 donation, tea & coffee provided.
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Creative Talks with Mark Wallbank 9 The PumpHouse, 7pm. Free event (limited seats) Roger Hall’s ‘Spreading Out’ The PumpHouse, 3pm Story Time at Milford Centre, from 11am Sunday August 9th.
Probus Club of Milford – 15 Milford Baptist Church, 3 Dodson Avenue, 10am to 12pm. New members welcome North Shore Toy Library – 1 Sidmouth Street Mairangi Bay, 7 – 8.30pm Company Theatre presents Peninsula, The Rose Centre, Belmont, 8pm Wed-Sat, 2pm Sun. Until 29th Aug
I Want to Learn Coding & 16 Robotics, Open Day – Scratchpad Centre, 46 Lake Road, Northcote, 2.00pm – 3.30pm. Free
Fun Time Northcote Library, 22 Winter Fun Preschool Play – North Shore Performing Arts 21 Family 2-2.30pn Senior Vocal Competitions, The Rose Centre, School Road, The PumpHouse Theatre, until 23rd. Belmont, 9.30am – 11am Becroft Aria Vocal Final, The PumpHouse Threatre, 6.30pm
Winter Fun Preschool Play The Rose Centre, School Road, Belmont 9.30am – 11am
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Hugh Pop & Rock Vinyl Record 29 Sale, St Anne’s Hall, Cnr Glencoe & Beach Roads, Browns Bay. 9am – 2pm. FREE Healthy Living & Allergy Free Show Eventfinda Stadium, Silverfield Place, 10am – 5pm
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New Zealand Made Market Albany Hall, 21 Library Lane, 10am – 2pm
Milford WEEPS Big Day Out at Milford Beach Reserve, 11am, Sunday August 30th.
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Every Sunday Browns Bay Sunday Market 25 Anzac Road, Browns Bay, 6am – 12pm Auckland Night Markets Highbury Shopping Centre, 4.30pm – 11pm Takapuna Market Anzac Street, Takapuna, 6am – 12pm
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CONTENTS COVER FEATURES 8
Waitemata Golf Club
42 Monterey Lounge Cinema opens 56 Shore Junction opens in Takapuna 68 Love your locals: Tabitha Becroft
FEATURES 24 Shop the Shore 44 Takapuna Rocks 2020 63
My Shore Life
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My Father’s Day
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Channel Youth
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Retirement living with Ryman
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80 North Shore History: David Verran 99 The Healthy Channel: John Appleton 112 Shore People 128 The Channel Crossword
OUT & ABOUT 02 Community Calendar 06 Out & About on the Shore
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EATING OUT
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TAKAPUNA BEACH 28 Views from the Beach with TBBA
MILFORD
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DEVONPORT 76
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EDUCATION
88 Westlake Boys' High School 92 Carmel College 94 Albany Senior High School 96 Takapuna Grammar
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Tadpole Productions
82 Rosmini College 83 Massey University
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The Rose Centre
84 Rangitoto College
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The PumpHouse
86 Kristin School
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FROM THE EDITOR
Janet Marshall
Members of the Channel Magazine team, Crystal Sharp, Kim McIntosh, Nikki Davidson and Aidan Bennett.
Thrilled to be back in print We are thrilled to present our August 2020 issue, our first printed issue since COVID-19 lockdown came into force in late March. We have continued to publish content online, but decided to not print magazines for both health and financial reasons. This comeback issue is a good chunky size too, which is very pleasing. Thanks to all the entities who have continued to support us in this August magazine and see the value of the magazine. Lets hope that COVID-19 is behind us and we can continue printing this magazine monthly without interruption. We have a great team of writers at Channel and this month Heather and Christine have done interesting features on two local identities. Heather visited Tabitha Becroft in Lyford Reserve at Sunnynook to talk about the restoration project that the community is passionate about. Christine didn’t have to go far from her Devonport home to connect with Paul Blair to discuss his role leading Infrastructure New Zealand and the work he does in the community.
Both good reads. We love telling the good stories in this magazine and I have enjoyed the features I have done for this issue. These include the success of Waitemata Golf Club in being named the New Zealand Golf Club of the Year; discovering the investment that is being made in our local Takapuna movie theatres – now called Monterey Lounge Cinema; Highlighting the magnificent facility that is the new Shore Junction Youth Innnovation Hub; chatting to Lester De Vere and Richard Stevens, two local legends helping business people on the North Shore; meeting Murray Bain during a visit to the new William Sanders Retirement Village that he manages in Devonport. Hope you enjoy your August Channel Mag as much as we have enjoyed putting it together. Aidan Bennett, QSM Publisher, Channel Magazine Managing Director, Benefitz Email: aidan@benefitz.co.nz
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OUT & ABOUT ON THE SHORE
Nature loving volunteers came in spades Around 170 enthusiastic volunteers, including a large group of St Cuthbert’s College students, gathered with their spades, boots and gloves to take part in the annual Centennial Park Community Planting Day on Saturday 4th July. The planting of 1,650 native shrubs along the bank beside the seventh hole of Pupuke Golf Course, who prepared the ground for the project, means that this water catchment edge can now help reduce potential flooding of nearby properties. The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board financed the plants which were supplied by Scrub Growers in Wainui. A generous morning tea was provided by Bush Society members. Centennial Park is such a treasure in our community and is truly deserving of its national ‘Healthy Park Award 2020’.
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SHORE SPORT: WAITEMATA GOLF CLUB
Devonport’s Waitemata Golf Club was named as New Zealand’s Golf Club of the Year in late May. This is a prestigious award that puts the club at the very top of all the clubs in New Zealand, and there are over 400 of them. The award was presented at a special celebration function attended by 80 people – staff, partners, sponsors and board members – at the club on Thursday June 25th. New Zealand Golf CEO Dean Murphy was on hand at that function to present the award to club chairman Tom Chandler and general manager Hayden McCallum. Channel Mag’s Aidan Bennett met with Hayden in mid-July to find out the formula for the club’s success.
Waitemata celebrates being New Zealand’s Golf Club of the Year As a member and occasional golfer at Waitemata Golf Club I have watched the club flourish in recent years at a time when many other clubs are struggling to put numbers on the board. So it is not surprising that Waitemata has achieved at the highest level with this award. It is no fluke, it is the result of meticulous planning by the club’s board of management, followed by thorough implementation by the staff, led by young GM Hayden McCallum. To be considered for the Club of the Year Award the entrant clubs need to display innovation, inclusion, community impact, and use of New Zealand Golf initiatives and growth. The Waitemata Dean Murphy, CEO of New Zealand Golf (left) with Waitemata Golf Club Chair Tom Chandler (centre) Golf Club was nominated by Corey and General Manager Hayden McCallum at the celebration evening held at the club in late June. Hitchen, Executive Officer of North Murphy presented the New Zealand Golf Club of the Year Award to the club. Golf, the association administering golf north of the Harbour Bridge, covering North Harbour and Northland. a new award which was implemented to recognise golf managers, Fifty clubs were nominated before three finalists were determined administrators, association leaders, and all other leadership positions for the 2020 award – Waitemata, along with Russley Golf Club and in golf who help lead and grow the game in New Zealand. Manawatu Golf Club. Membership at the Waitemata Golf Club was at around 750 The independent judging panel for the awards included members members when Hayden came to the club. Current membership is 1100 of the Professional Golfers Association (PGA), General Managers off the back of the very successful drive to get younger people into Association (GMA), media, former high-profile golfers, Sport New the game. Zealand, and New Zealand Golf. They convened online to decide the “Our professional Brad Shilton has done a great job in getting kids winners and finalists from the nominees. involved through our free ‘have a go’ days,” adds Hayden McCallum. “We were thrilled to win the award which is really the culmination “We have 130 juniors playing at the club now and these numbers were of a great deal of work that involved getting our strategic plan in very thin a couple of years ago. This is very healthy for the club as an place and then all collectively working to deliver it,” explains Hayden increase in youth means an increase in families getting involved at the McCallum when quizzed on what he believed led to the prestigious club.” award for the club. “The club looked further forward than it ever had Members have seen improvement in virtually all areas of the club before. I know all of our staff, the board, and our members are really over the past two to three years. The course continues to be improved, proud. We couldn’t be happier with our progress and the award is facilities and amenities at the clubhouse have been enhanced, the certainly a nice piece of feedback after the hard work.” downstairs café has been added and the bar and food offerings have “The strategic plan put in place reflected where we wanted to go as never been better. Members clearly feel very comfortable. a golf club, and the values we thought were important – those being “To fill up 220 spots for our members’ celebration tournament we inclusion and growing a strong community connection. We have seen held recently in less than a week speaks volumes for where things are a strong flow-on effect from this with increased membership and a going at the club,” says Hayden proudly. strong junior programme.” “We are not sitting back and basking in our success though. There Hayden McCallum has a strong pedigree in the game of golf. is still a great deal to be done. I am firmly of the belief that the success He’s been working in the game since age 16, has played since he was of our club will be judged on how we continue to connect with and nine years old and has been a member of a club since age 11. Prior to add value to our wider community. So that is something we will becoming GM at Waitemata two and a half years ago he was in an continue to focus on.” assistant role at the Akarana Golf Club. He is the current President Congratulations to Tom, Hayden and the entire Waitemata Golf of the Auckland Golf Club Managers Association and was one of Club. This success on a national level is richly deserved and something three finalists for the New Zealand Golf ‘Leader of the Year’ in 2020, our North Shore community should also be proud.
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North Harbour Club BEN Breakfast at Regatta The North Harbour Club were happy to welcome back guests for the return of the BEN Breakfast series this month. After a postponement earlier in the year, it was encouraging to have over 130 guests attend the July event for a fantastic morning at Regatta Bar & Eatery. David Benattar, Chief Sustainability Officer of The Warehouse Group spoke on the top five areas that businesses can work on to ensure a sustainable future for their business. An interesting topic as we all navigate a slightly different future in this post COVID-19 world. Nick Kearney of Schnauer & Co MC’d the breakfast, also playing auctioneer, raising over $2,000 for the AIMES Awards programme. Schnauer & Co are one of the sponsors of the series, along with Westpac and BDO Auckland. The next BEN Breakfast is confirmed for Tuesday the 15th of September with Simon Power (Westpac and former Cabinet Minister and MP) as the guest speaker. If you would like to attend check out www.northharbourclub.co.nz for the details or email christie@northharbourclub.co.nz
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Gary Monk, Greg Frittelli, Jason Lewthwaite.
Terence Harpur, Russell Weir, Fay Freeman.
Over 130 people attended the breakfast.
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Our gardens can often feel drab and uninviting in the middle of winter. However, there are plenty of winter flowering plants that can brighten things up. Here we look at a few ideas for adding a splash of colour. Probably the most commonly used winter flowering shrubs are Camellias; whether planted alone or in a hedge, they make a stunning display and come in a wide range of colours and sizes. The main types of Camellia include: Sasanquas – which can handle full sun to part shade and flower through autumn and winter; Japonica – which are more suited to partial or even full shade and flower from winter through to spring; Hybrid (a mix of Japonica and Sasanqua); and for smaller spaces or to use as ground cover there are Camellias such as Quintessence, or Marge Miller (another Hybrid). Other popular winter flowering shrubs include Daphne (although be warned, they are quite fussy and do not like our clay soils, instead growing best in free-draining slightly acidic soil rich in organic matter); Azaleas, which tolerate shady spots and also prefer slightly acidic soils; and Leucadendron which are both extremely striking and hardy plants which need little to no feeding or watering. For an easy instant lift, you can’t beat adding some colourful winter flowering annuals or perennials. The garden centres should now be full of primulas, polyanthus, pansies, violas, daisies and forget-me-nots. Pop them in a hanging basket or pot, or fill up a space in the garden bed. As they are a little more slow growing and relatively inexpensive you can really pack them in for maximum effect; just remember to keep feeding every few weeks with a little blood and bone or liquid fertiliser to keep the colours vibrant. My favourite winter perennial is the Hellebore. Not only do these ‘winter roses’ provide an elegant and quick to establish splash of colour, they are side lovers, used to covering the woodland floor so they are great for brightening up the darkest of corners. They prefer soil that is rich in organic matter so dig in some compost and feed with sheep pellets to keep them happy. Newhaven Gardens amanda@newhavengardens.co.nz P: 09 218 9233 or 021 378969
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“Pinch Me” Prime Seaward Side “Locked and Loaded” 41 MILFORD ROAD, MILFORD Located a very short walk from Milford Beach, this spectacular near-new home, offers the complete family package for those privileged enough to be able to purchase one of the best homes in the suburb. Offering 360m² of high quality improvements, this large four bedroom family home offers ducted air-conditioning, underfloor heating, gorgeous high quality interiors, amazing outdoor entertaining and a heated pool. Ground floor living is very open plan and centered on entertaining. The kitchen, dining and lounge space flows to the rear of the house, which features high vaulted ceilings - maximising space and light. This space flows directly to a superb Louvretec covered outdoor entertaining area with heaters for those cold wintery evenings. The kitchen offers a huge spec; including Wolf appliances and a spacious Butler’s pantry featuring a Miele
steam oven, second dishwasher and wine fridge. Adjacent to the main living is a great sized children’s lounge/second living area which has gorgeous views out over the pool and tiger turfed grounds. Accommodation is all upstairs and is largely dominated by an expansive master suite with its own lounge, gorgeous walk-in wardrobe and luxurious tiled ensuite. The children are well taken care of in terms of accommodation; three double bedrooms with one ensuite and one jack’n’jill ensuite - superb. Built with entertaining in mind, plus excellent accommodation, this prime seaward side home will be greatly admired and acquired fast. Those seeking to experience one of the most sublime homes in the area, need to get in touch. Expressions Of Interest by 4PM Wed 19 August 2020 (unless sold prior)
Andrew Dorreen / Precision Real Estate Ltd MREINZ Licenced under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 Email: andrew@precision.net.nz / Phone: 021 747 334 / www.precision.net.nz / www.andrewdorreen.com
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Brand New - Marina Frontage “A Yachtsman’s Paradise” 3/1 OMANA ROAD, MILFORD Located directly on the Milford Marina and across the road from Milford Beach and Reserve, this iconic location is extremely tightly held and very highly sought after. Facing west/norwest, this new home has not yet been lived in and enjoys spectacular water views thanks to floor to ceiling sliders that bring the outside in, while enjoying unmatched afternoon sun. Located just a short walk from Milford Mall and of course Milford’s bustling village, you have the best of both worlds that this dream location has to offer. For outdoor sports enthusiasts and keen yachtsman, this has to be your ultimate home! The property has been rebuilt from the ground up offering first floor living with high vaulted ceilings maximising space and light. The main living flows out to good sized decking spanning the width of the property and with the use of large sliding doors, it feels like you are at one with the outdoors. The kitchen is well appointed with a butler’s pantry and lovely stone island bench, ideal for entertaining. There is ducted air conditioning throughout the kitchen/dining/lounge space,
as well as a gas fireplace which is clad with stone. This material features right around the home giving it a nautical or Queenstown feeling. There are two large bedrooms upstairs including the master suite, which also has ducted heating, and a large walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. There are a further two bedrooms downstairs with the third room having its own lounge area and the fourth a cosy single room which also could be an office if one so desired. There is ample parking around the property, for cars and boats and water toys, so the current double garage space has been nicely converted to an additional living area - now featuring a games room with pool table and generous second lounge space featuring macrocarpa clad walls. Overall a very well designed, low maintenance, well spec’d new home with an amazing feel and gorgeous close waterfront aspect. This will be popular, and it will be a long time before another like this will come to the market. I encourage you to make an appointment to view. Expressions Of Interest by 4PM 19 August 2020 (unless sold prior)
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OBITUARY
Obituary
Geneviève Westcott Well-known former TV journalist Geneviève Westcott, who died last month, has been remembered with a flood of tributes from her Massey University colleagues. The Marketing and Communications Manager for Massey’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences has been lauded as warm, exceptionally kind, outgoing, and “a force of nature”. Geneviève, who died from cancer at the age of 65 on Friday July 10, had been at Massey since 2013. Prior to joining the University, Geneviève had an illustrious career as a highlyrespected investigative journalist, which included stints for TV3’s A Current Affair, 60 Minutes, 20/20 and TVNZ’s Eyewitness News. She also worked at Newstalk ZB. Canadian-born Geneviève lived on the North Shore for many years until moving to Napier last year to be closer to her son, daughter-in-law and young grandson.
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PERFORMING ARTS NEWS: THE PUMPHOUSE THEATRE
News from The PumpHouse from James Bell
Guess Who’s Back?! James Bell. The PumpHouse Theatre is back! We are open to the public and thriving with creativity once again. As for other venues, lockdown had a huge impact on us, with nearly six months of shows and events cancelled. Luckily, we were able to host some fun shows and events in July, including our fundraiser evening – One Night at The PumpHouse. This was a huge success with a wonderful audience supporting the future of our theatre while being entertained by local talent acts. We have also been grateful to have the time to do some much-needed maintenance in our theatre, and we now have a brand spankin’ new aircon/heating system installed in the main auditorium, and a revamped backstage bathroom! We believe that now more than ever is the perfect time to enrich your life with live theatre. And what better way to do that than at one of Auckland’s most iconic theatres! We have plenty for you to look forward to, such as: ‘Skylight’ by David Hare: 31st July – 8th August: Olivier and Tony Award winning play about two people bound together by a shared memory of passion but divided by income and attitude. Directed by Suzy Sampson, this play plus a dinner at The French Rendezvous would be the perfect mid-winter evening out. Roger Hall’s ‘Spreading Out’ (play read): 9th August at 3pm: Tadpole Productions returns to The PumpHouse “one show only” with a play-reading of Roger Hall’s Spreading Out, directed by Janice Finn. Stay after the performance for a Q & A with Roger and Janice and members of the cast. Creative Talks: Discover the people behind the arts in our free-entry Creative Talks programme. We are lucky to have two amazing people join us this August: Mark Wallbank: 9th August at 7pm: Mark has been a mad researcher of everything paranormal, extra-terrestrial, and cryptozoological since early childhood. He leads paranormal research group Haunted Auckland, which often does investigations at The PumpHouse. Come and hear Mark’s expertise knowledge on these subjects. Tanya M. Wheeler: 31st August at 7pm: Tanya has always written but only stopped being a teacher and started calling herself a ‘writer’ 12 years ago. Tanya has written and consulted on several award-winning short films, and has been a finalist, semi-finalist, or winner in 16 screenwriting competitions. Tanya is excited to share her creative process with an audience. The Vagina Monologues: 2nd – 6th September: An episodic play which explores consensual and non-consensual sexual experiences, body image, genital mutilation, direct and indirect encounters with reproduction, vaginal care, menstrual periods, sex work, and several other topics through the eyes of women of various ages, races, sexualities, and other differences. The cast is 15-women strong, directed by Meg Andrews. Can you help The PumpHouse? The PumpHouse Theatre has been a place for artists and performers to share their stories with the community for over 40 years, but we need income from performances to pay the bills. You could help keep The PumpHouse going by joining Friends of The PumpHouse, making a donation online or enquiring about hiring The PumpHouse for your upcoming event.
PERFORMING ARTS NEWS: THE ROSE CENTRE
This month at The Rose Centre with manager John Davies
“Peninsula” arrives post COVID-19
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Peninsula’s original March-April season was postponed by a very nasty virus: But like a phoenix rising from the ashes, it takes much more than that to keep a good play down! 10 year old Michael Hope lives on a volcano - but while geological rumblings stay deep underground, unrest in the adult world threatens to erupt into his life, changing everything. Set on the South Island’s Banks Peninsula in the 1960s, ‘Peninsula’ is a warmly nostalgic, bittersweet coming of age tale. When the play premiered at the Christchurch Arts Festival in 2005, The Press reviewer Alan Scott said “I cannot think of a New Zealand production that drives more deeply into the memories of the audience.” Kristof Haines directs this production of playwright Gary Henderson’s work, with each of the following actors playing an older and younger character: Jono Capel-Baker, Ross Anderson, Sofie Gabriel, Duncan Preston, and Rebekah Talsma. Tickets can be purchased at iticket.co.nz, then search Peninsula. Regularly at The Rose Centre • sKids after school care • Creative Matters after school art classes • CMA and Rebus options for seniors • AllStars with National Youth Theatre Company every school holidays
BOOKINGS: 09 489 8360 or pumphouse.co.nz
The Rose Centre, School Rd, Belmont 09 445 9900 info@rosecentre.co.nz www.rosecentre.co.nz Facebook @RoseCentre
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PACK & SEND: TAKAPUNA
By Jane and Jeremy Bain, franchisees at PACK & SEND Takapuna.
Need to send something? Send Anything, Anywhere!
“Thanks to you and your team for hosting our wedding in January. We had a great time, and the Takapuna Boat Club was an amazing venue.” Rochelle and Brian.
Venue hire, facilities and full catering service for private and business events.
39 The Strand, Takapuna Beach, Auckland Phone: 09 489-6941 info@takapunaboating.org.nz takapunaboating.org.nz
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PACK & SEND is a very popular franchise that will send any item – no matter how fragile, large, awkward or valuable — anywhere in the world. Its powerful promise is: “Anything, Anywhere - No Limits”. A customer can take any item into Jane and Jeremy and be entirely confident it will be carefully packaged and delivered to any address, anywhere in the country or anywhere around the world. The Team are well qualified to offer a highly professional custom-packaging service which includes handling fragile, large, awkward and valuable items. Cover for loss or damage of any consignment can be arranged. The Takapuna store is a One Stop Shop for everything packaging and freight. Private and Business customers are taking to the PACK & SEND concept in droves. From Trade Me buyers and sellers, tourists and backpackers, university students on the move, people moving overseas, small businesses and large corporations. They cover national and international freight, road, sea and air options. They make it hassle free by offering pickup, packing services and complete the all the paperwork for delivery. They can even track to the door and advise of its safe arrival. “It’s the sheer convenience of being able to bring absolutely anything you like into us and know it will be delivered safe and sound to any address in the world, and quickly,” said Jeremy. “There is increase demand for clients looking for fast and safe solutions for the export/import of important legal documents and applications especially embassies and government departments in foreign counties” says Jane. Pack & Send Takapuna stocks a large range of durable boxes and quality packing materials for DIY packing. They can even custom make boxes and packaging for your specific needs. The personal service, professional packaging, world class systems and expertise that PACK & SEND Takapuna provides are designed to make your freight experience as simple and smooth as possible. You don’t even need to open an account and they’ll send anything, anywhere plus take care of the hassles. PACK & SEND Takapuna open Mon – Sat, located at 77 Barrys Point Rd, Takapuna with exclusive and convenient parking outside. Ph 486-3355 or email takapuna@packsend.co.nz and let them make sending easy.
Pack & Send Takapuna 77 Barry’s Point Rd, Takapuna Phone: 09 486 3355 Email: takapuna@packsend.co.nz www.packsend.co.nz
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EATING OUT ON THE SHORE • Your monthly restaurant guide… A
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Whether it’s a quick drop-in meal or a drawn-out, romantic dinner on the terrace at sunset, the new heart of the North Shore will always be ready to give you a superb experience" – Denizen Magazine.
WE’VE MADE IT TO LEVEL ONE – WANT A GOOD WAY TO PROMOTE YOUR RESTAURANT OR CAFE? Advertise here in our Channel Eating Out Guide Contact Kim McIntosh kim@channelmag.co.nz, 021 419 468
Open Mon to Fri 8am-late, Sat & Sun 9.30am-late At Goodside, Smales Farm, Takapuna. 09 972 9060 www.thegrangetakapuna.co.nz
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Located beneath the new Monterey Cinema. We are an authentic Japanese Izakaya restaurant. Enjoy our fun open kitchen cooking area and our fresh sashimi, tempura and teppan dishes prepared specially for you by our Japanese chefs.
It is casual dining with a great vibe. Soho’s chefs dedicate their love and experience of food to doing things differently, delivering an all-star experience for the taste buds. The menu (to share) includes ‘Small Plates’ and 'Big Plates’.
Book Online www.sakebar.co.nz for instant confirmation KARAOKE SPACE AVAILABLE FOR GROUP BOOKINGS
Open Mon – Tue 11:30am - 9:30pm, Wed - Sun 8am - 10pm At Goodside, Smales Farm, Takapuna. 09 4755643 bookings@sohoeats.co.nz
Level 1, The Spencer Hotel, 9-17 Byron Ave, Takapuna, Ph 09 916 4982 Thursday Cocktail Hour $8.00 cocktails 4pm - 7pm Happy Hour daily - 4pm - 6pm
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French Rendezvous team invites you to their French restaurant in an amazing and unique lake view location at the heart of Takapuna. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner (to be booked 24 hours in advance) with traditional French dishes like onion soup, beef bourguignon and also lots of gluten free galettes and sweet crepes. Please book your table through our website: www.french-rendez-vous-caferestaurant.business.site Or via our Facebook and Instagram accounts: facebook: FrenchRendezvousTakapuna Instagram: @frenchrendezvoustakapuna 2a Manurere Avenue – Right next to The PumpHouse Takapuna 09 487 0009
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Good Flavours, Good Music, Good Vibes. Open Monday to Sunday 7am til late 72 Taharoto Rd, Takapuna goodside.co.nz / @goodsideakl
THE OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS AT THE GOODSIDE
Welcome to Goodside. An exquisite collection of Auckland's finest boutique food and beverage artisans, housed in a relaxed, leafy venue making it one of Auckland's most delectable dining destinations. Open now, come visit us! www.channelmag.co.nz Issue 112 - August 2020
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WE’VE MADE IT TO LEVEL ONE – WANT A GOOD WAY TO PROMOTE YOUR RESTAURANT OR CAFE? Advertise here in our Channel Eating Out Guide
Open for breakfast Saturday and Sunday from 9am.
Contact Kim McIntosh kim@channelmag.co.nz, 021 419 468
Fish Kitchen, Devonport Wharf Mon to Fri 11.30am til late; Sat - Sun 9.30am - late 09 445 1777, reservations@fishkitchen.co.nz www.fishkitchen.co.nz
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168 Hurstmere Road Takapuna 09 489 9510 www.taylorsonhurstmere.co.nz taylorsonhurstmere@gmail.com
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Located in the heart of Milford, opposite New World, George brings us the good old favourite roast meals we love and sometimes have a craving for no need to cook or go to Mum’s! Choose from succulent beef, pork (with crispy pork crackling), lamb, pork belly, lamb shank, chicken or vegetarian. Eat in or take-out.
Catering is also available. Let Blake do the cooking for you and enjoy convenience without compromise! Pop into store or order online for delivery at www.blakesprovidore.co.nz.
*** Lunch Special *** Only $9.90 for a small roast meal of pork, beef or chicken. Available 11.30am – 2pm.
Monday to Thursday: 9am-6pm, Friday: 9am-5pm Saturday: 7am-2pm 89 Kitchener Road, Milford 09 486 5711 www.blakesprovidore.co.nz
Open Tuesday - Saturday 11.30am - 8.30pm Sunday 3pm - 8pm, Closed Monday. instagram: TheCarveryMilford 194 Kitchener Road, Milford, 09 484 0043
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A BIG THANK YOU! To our great staff Aaron, Andre, Alastair, Andy, Bev, Callum, Daisy, Daniel, Dan, Georgia, Hannah, Hudson, Kate, Kenny, Ken, Maddie, Mauro, Michelle, Nathan, Olivia, Oliver, Paul, Raymond, Robbie W, Robbie S, Samir, Sian, Tuma and William. Thanks for hanging in there.
To our great customers We have been humbled with your concern and best wishes as we headed into lockdown, then your voucher sales and take-away support during lock-down, and now the fantastic bounce back in bookings and business since we re-opened.
Ian and Harriet
We are taking bookings for Corporate and Christmas functions. Vic Road Kitchen: 09 445 9797 / Fish Kitchen: 09 445 1777
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THE SHEEPSKIN FACTORY
Shop this winter and get 10% off. Voucher Code: SHEEPSKIN10 5pm Mon-Sat and 10-5pm Sunday 34 Barrys Point Road, Takapuna Ph 09 486 2679 www.thesheepskinfactory.co.nz
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WALLACE COTTON
CRAVEHOME
Our expanded babywear collection ticks all the boxes – warm, organic, New Zealand, design-led and makes for gorgeous gifting. See our full range in store at our Birkenhead flagship store, or online. 30 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead 09 419 9535 www.cravehome.co.nz
Celebrate simplicity this season and create an oasis of calm with our serene bed linen, beautiful homewares and pretty sleepwear. Choose from beautiful blooms, striking botanicals, classic stripes and warm textures for your spring sanctuary. 34 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 551 7767 www.wallacecotton.com
NEXT DOOR GALLERY
This beautifully calm original painting “Coastal Track” by Noeline Thomson is worth viewing in person. We are OPEN 7 days or enjoy a preview on our website. 132 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead Point 09 480 9289 www.nextdoorgallery.co.nz
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FLORIENNE
Pop into Florienne for some spring cheerfulness or pop online for preorders for collection or delivery 60A Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 486 6438 www.florienne.co.nz
TANGO'S SHOES
Try a bit of retro funk in our Helium Devon boots fashioned from beautiful soft, buttery leather. Available in four colours. 164 Kitchener Rd, Milford 09 488 0495 www.tangosshoes.co.nz
RESENE COLORSHOP
Look who’s chalking. Make the most of what you already own. Give furniture and accessories a whole new look with Karen Walker Chalk Colour paints and Wax from Resene ColorShops. Available in a wide range of colours. 1 Auburn St, Takapuna, 09 489 1540 2 Tawa Drive, Albany, 09 414 6500 8 Croftfield Lane, Wairau Park, 09 444 4387
BEAR BROTHERS
Two Bears in a Bubble portrays life in lockdown as told by two bears living in Devonport, navigating the highs and lows of Alert Level 4. As featured on Seven Sharp, it is a beautifully illustrated keepsake to treasure, and be enjoyed by all ages. Further to the runaway success of the 1st edition, the 2nd edition is now available in Bear Brothers store and online. Simply a must for every New Zealand family, and the perfect gift for your bubble buddies, lockdown newborns, and loved ones. 022 541 3554 www.bearbrothersdenim.com
THE FAIRY LIGHT SHOP
We are all loving these lanterns and fairy lights during the cold and gloomy days of winter. They create a warm glow to any space. Pop in and see us and our full range in our showroom. 32D Barrys Point Road, Takapuna, 09 486 1586 www.thefairylightshop.com
SPERO SHOES & CLOTHES
Stunning black & white chain link patterned tunic by Joseph Ribkoff Available in store at Spero. 13a Mokoia Rd, Birkenhead speroshoes@gmail.com
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More of your money stays in the local community You embrace what makes our community unique
When you shop local:
Meet some of Takapuna’s business owners who A Takapuna dream come true Bian Sushi & Donburi is the busy sushi restaurant facing onto Hurstmere Green in the heart of Takapuna. It’s the second sushi and donburi restaurant opened by South Korean-born Alan (Hyoyoung) Jeong and his wife Myung-Mi Park. They’ve been in Takapuna eight years now but Alan’s memories of Takapuna date way back to 1992 when he and Myung-Mi shopped in Takapuna for the first time and began to think of owning a business in the area. “This has been a dream come true,” says Alan, “being part of this wonderful environment and building relationships with the community. It is especially rewarding seeing our customers enjoying their time at Bian with their families.”
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A six-days-a-week business that combines eat-in with takeaway and catering platters delivered to local businesses or functions leaves little time for leisure, and much of Alan’s time outside the restaurants is focused on family: “The best part of my day is going home to my family after a hard day’s work,” he says. Once there, he enjoys cooking, balanced with “walking along the beach and exercising”.
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At the same time, he also enjoys travel. “My best holidays have been spent exploring New Zealand and also discovering new cultures and food in South East Asia.” And despite Alan saying he’s looking forward to learning to sail and joining a yacht club when he retires, he remains ambitious – and optimistic – and looks forward to opening a third sushi bar in the future.
Sharing the love of food Joseph-Paul Geo is Joe of Joe’s Eatery. He’s originally from India and has been in New Zealand for the last 23 years. His eponymous Eatery arrived on Hurstmere Road in July 2019, and quickly gained a reputation for seriously great coffee, delicious food, great wines and craft beers. Better still, from Joe’s perspective, is that his Eatery is located in the place he’s been fortunate enough to call home for the last 22 years: the North Shore. “I am passionate about calling the Shore my home. My kids have enjoyed growing up here and have gone to local schools. We have a fantastic little spot here on Hurstmere Road in Takapuna, and I thoroughly enjoy being part of this vibrant community,” he says. “To us home is not a place; it is people. It’s that feeling of belonging and connecting. Sharing a simple moment over the dinner table is fuel for the soul.” Joe says “heart” is at the centre of the philosophy that underlies what he’s created at Joe’s Eatery. “Our love of and connection to food run deep. We believe it’s the small things that leave big impressions. Whether it’s a simple smile with your morning coffee or crafting your order just the way you like it, we’re here to make your day a little bit brighter!” In a previous life, Joe was a commodities trader and in supply chain and customer service management, but setting up Joe’s, he says, is “following my passion of food, community and entertaining. “I have always loved to entertain. For many years I had the idea growing in my mind and heart to take that a step further to do something quite different from what I’ve done in the past.” The Eatery might be more a “hop, skip and jump” than a step – but he’s plunged in with both feet and is bringing his ideas to life. “Joe’s Eatery has been inspired by the moments I enjoy most: sharing a meal or a drink with family and friends; the company, the conversation and, of course, the food,” he says. “Joe’s Eatery has been inspired by the moments I enjoy most: sharing a meal or a drink with family and friends; the company, the conversation and, of course, the food,” he says.
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HE LOVES TO ENTERTAIN AND SHARE HOSPITALITY WE LOVE JOE’S PASSION FOR THE JOY OF HOSPO
Hurstmere Road is OPEN during redevelopment You support local business owners, who often donate to community causes You take advantage of local business owners’ expertise
you directly support when you shop local A passion for personal service Takapuna resident Scott Donovan might be best known as the face of Takapuna’s Life For Men menswear store on Hurstmere Road, and his classy casual style matched by the smile he greets customers with. He may be less well known for his passion for jet boat fishing off Takapuna Beach. Scott has a track record of 18 successful years in Hurstmere Road. He’s passionate about the business and delivering great menswear brands and personal service to everyone who walks in the door. “We give every person who enters the store a personal welcome and service to suit their individual needs,” he says. “I am proud of how my team have built an environment where we understand our customers and provide them with a unique experience.”
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His clients, in turn, respond with well-deserved loyalty, becoming regular shoppers, and trusting Scott’s judgment as to what they should wear to be best turned out whatever the occasion. They also responded in droves to a special and innovative offer Scott made to the Takapuna community as Covid-19 Level 4 lockdown hit retailers like him. Not content to simply hunker down, Scott offered to brighten the lockdown mood with two vouchers that could be purchased during lockdown, and redeemed on anything in the Life For Men store once normal retail business resumed. The aptly named Covid ya dick! and Have a Corona and Chill vouchers asked members of the local community to pay either $250 or $500 during lockdown, and receive a voucher worth double that for use later. Original, irreverent – and immensely popular. Later in lockdown the Life For Men storefront was emblazoned with the names of dozens of regular clients (locals and from as far afield as Cambridge) who took up the offer, wrote encouraging comments on the store’s Facebook page and will now no doubt head to Hurstmere Road to reconnect in person – and choose their new winter gear.
Retrospace – haven for collectors In the eight years since Rochelle Scoones’ Retrospace store opened on Hurstmere Road, it has become a popular destination for sci-fi and pop collectible enthusiasts. Rochelle, a movie buff, toy collector and long-time science fiction fan, is proudly the only female sci-fi collectables store owner in New Zealand. Science fiction isn’t, however, Rochelle’s only passion. She’s also seriously into fitness and has run the Auckland half marathon a number of times, raising funds for SPCA. And of course there’s that personal collection of toys and Doctor Who memorabilia to spend time with… when the store allows. Rochelle is helped in the store by husband Paul, also a lover of science fiction, especially Doctor Who. His Doctor Who fandom led to his becoming President of the Doctor Who New Zealand fan club, which in turn led to meeting Rochelle, his now full-time role writing informational subtitles for the BBC series of Doctor Who DVDs and Blu-rays, and to writing a comic strip guide book about Doctor Who. A lifelong Shore-ite, Rochelle first opened her business online from home in Takapuna in 2009. Opening the store in Hurstmere Road while maintaining the online business gave her more opportunities to engage with and talk to people who share her and Paul’s passion for sci-fi. These opportunities are further expanded through their presence at the annual Armageddon Expos held around New Zealand each year. Like many scifi fans, Rochelle and Paul are hoping these will go ahead in in July and August in Christchurch, Tauranga and Wellington. The store, however, is the hub, attracting plenty of drop-in business during school holidays, when she becomes particularly busy. Though her years of experience in online sales meant she was well-placed to sustain her business under Covid-19 Level 3 lockdown, Rochelle is delighted to have the doors open again.
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Lou-Ann Macnamara, Media manager, Client Development, Nielsen Please tell me about Nielsen and your role advertisers have chosen to reduce their spend there: Nielsen is a global measurement and data and their ad volumes, which can have long analytics company that provides the most complete term consequences. To effectively target your and trusted view available of consumer behaviour customers, you need to understand their and media information. My time at Nielsen is fast changing needs and to acquire new customers approaching three years. I am part of the client you need to know how to reach them, through development team where I work with businesses the right media channels. to help them gain insights into understanding their What do you love most about being based target audience, how to reach them or even that of in Takapuna? I love that the beach is close by, their competitors. with breathtaking views. When it comes to dining What have you noticed in consumer media out, we are spoilt for choice. There are so many behaviour post-COVID-19 lockdown? COVID-19 high-end fashion stores to choose from and I has had a change in our daily lives and a huge love that Takapauna has a theatre. It’s a world impact on media behaviour and consumption. of its own, with a great vibe. I love working in Lou-Ann Macnamara. Media has played a couple of important roles Takapuna. during these tough times. Consumers have turned towards trusted What are your favourite places to eat/drink in Takapuna? sources to get quick and accurate news. On the other hand, That’s a difficult one but I would have to say Botticelli - fantastic consumers have also looked to media to take them away from realfood, and such a great atmosphere. Also on my list of favourites are world challenges. The Commons, Francs and Tokyo Bay. One of my favourite things What tips can you give businesses to effectively target to do in Takapuna is to grab a latte from Leaf & Loaf and take a stroll customers? Keep advertising. Stay in the game. Be seen. Some along the beach!
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Talking Takapuna How good is it to be back into the swing of (a new) normality? We are definitely thrilled to be back shopping, eating, drinking and enjoying Takapuna and all it has to offer! We also love how much we’ve seen YOU – our community – shopping locally and supporting all our wonderful businesses. Thank you for your work over lockdown – those who stayed home, those who pushed through as essential workers, those that supported local businesses which were able to trade online, the businesses that adapted, and most importantly – thank you for stamping out COVID-19 in our community. Part one of the hard yards is done, and we move into part two – keeping our community safe, and helping it recover. Love Taka, Shop Taka is a mantra that we’ve adopted and will continue to run for as long as it takes for our local businesses to recover. You can help us by continuing to support local retail, hospitality and services, sharing the love through online or social media reviews for your favourites, or simply telling them they’re doing a great job. As we near the official end of winter, let’s enjoy these cooler temperatures (and the rain!) while we can – because it won’t be long before we’re wishing for some relief on the long, balmy summer nights ahead! Wrap up in your favourite cozy jacket, grab a hot drink and enjoy a nice sunset walk at the beach. Treat the family or catch up with some friends over coffee and brunch at one of our local eateries – give The Commons’ new café menu a try, or indulge with an old favourite at Street Organics or Leaf and Loaf. Enjoy lunch in Hurstmere Green with Jam Café or Bian Sushi, or relax with a late lunch and beach view at Zomer Café or Regatta Bar and Eatery. Events are also on their way back in to Takapuna! Monterey Cinemas has re-opened with a fantastic new, luxury décor, so make sure you make a date to catch a movie – they are even hosting some French Film Festival movies. The Bruce Mason Centre and The PumpHouse are both opening their doors to the public again, with shows and events starting to kick off. The Bruce Mason Centre welcomes back its Morning Melodies concert series, with the Royal New Zealand Air Force Brass Band this month, and the Caitlin Smith Trio in October. The PumpHouse will show the advanced youth performers from Pform.nz’s Punch Monkey Theatre Company show, ‘A Time to Laugh’, as well as continuing its Creative Talks series, where you can hear from the people behind the arts – playwrights, filmmakers and more. We also have the Panuku Pump Track at 38 Hurstmere, open and ready for everyone! Grab the kids and their bikes and scooters and head down for an afternoon of free outdoor fun.
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Events in Takapuna • 4 Aug – Learn to Dance - Takapuna with Modern Jive (every Tuesday night at Takapuna Primary) • 7 Aug – Franc’s Bar & Eatery: Late Night Laughs with Brendhan Lovegrove • 9 Aug – The PumpHouse: A reading of Roger Hall’s Spreading Out • 9 Aug – The PumpHouse: Creative Talks - Mark Wallbank • 15 Aug – Bruce Mason Centre: Leaving Jackson • 16 Aug – The PumpHouse: A Time to Laugh • 31 Aug – Bruce Mason Centre: Morning Melodies with RNZAF Base Auckland Brass • 31 Aug – The PumpHouse: Creative Talks - Tanya M Wheeler (Playwright) • 25 Sept – Bruce Mason Centre: Te Moana Glow Show! • 25 Sept – The PumpHouse: Creative Talks - Alex Gilbert (Documentary film-maker) • 30 Sept – 4 Oct – The PumpHouse: Sunflowers • 12 Oct – Bruce Mason Centre: Morning Melodies - A Morning with the Caitlin Smith Trio
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Takapuna Needs YOU! Takapuna, our beloved town centre filled with vibrancy, life and laughter, needs YOU to get through this COVID-19 situation. Our local businesses have been hit hard by having to close and change the way they operate. For many, this might be too much and we may lose some of our beloved businesses. If we want to keep Takapuna as the vibrant, fun place we all love – we need YOU to SHOP LOCAL and support our local businesses over the next while. There are lots of benefits to YOU shopping local too!!
Here are 10 things that happen when YOU shop local: 1 - You take advantage of great customer service and expertise You are their friends and neighbours, and locally owned businesses have a vested interest in knowing how to serve you. They’re passionate about what they do. Why not take advantage of it? 2 - You create and stimulate “Community” Local business owners know you, and you know them. Studies have shown that local businesses donate to community causes at more than twice the rate of international chains. 3 - Local businesses are more entrepreneurial Creativity and entrepreneurship are what New Zealand is founded upon. Nurturing local business ensures a strong community and keeps New Zealand a pioneering country. 4 - You embrace what makes Takapuna unique You wouldn’t want your house to look like everyone else’s, so why would you want your community to look that way? Supporting our locally owned businesses helps to keep Takapuna town centre unique. It keeps a wonderful shopping experience next to our beloved white sand beach.
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5 - You create more choice of shops and services Locally owned businesses pick the items and products they sell based on what they know you like and want. Local businesses carry a wider array of unique products because they buy for their own individual markets. 6 - Keep Takapuna a beloved destination for locals and visitors The more interesting and unique your community is, the more we will attract new neighbours, visitors and guests. This benefits everyone. 7 - More of the money you spend stays in our community Studies show that for every $100 you spend at a locally owned businesses, $68 will stay in the community, compared to only $43 when you spend at a neighbouring centre/overseas owned business. 8 - Spending locally creates more jobs for you and your neighbours Local businesses that are doing well create more jobs and higherpaying jobs for you and your neighbours. When you shop locally, you help create more jobs in retail, hospitality and personal services, as well as professional support jobs. 9 - Reduced environmental impact Buying from a locally owned business conserves energy and resources in the form of less fuel for transportation and less packaging. Help reduce waste and climate change. 10 - Spending locally frees up Auckland Council/Government funds to be spent on other things Shopping in a local business district means less infrastructure, less maintenance, and more money available to beautify your community. Also, spending locally instead of online ensures that your sales taxes are reinvested where they belong— in your community.
PANUKU DEVELOPMENT AUCKLAND: TAKAPUNA
The town square in market mode looking north-west from Hurstmere Road.
Looking north across the central area of the square.
Takapuna’s town square proposed water feature.
Shaping Takapuna for the future Have your say on the Takapuna town square design. The pandemic has pushed the resilience of our city to its limits. But it has also proven that, in times of crisis, the value of people-friendly outdoor public spaces is more important than ever. A proposed design for Takapuna’s future town square is currently before the community for feedback. The town square is part of a plan to revitalise the town centre and accommodate the significant growth expected to happen in the area over the next 30 years. The 3,200sqm town square will be a public space with a variety of uses. Businesses will have the ability to set up outdoor dining, markets could be held on the square and there will be areas to sit in the sun or shade. Takapuna enjoys an enviable location. The design of the new town square reinforces the link between the centre and the beach and offers a view toward Rangitoto from the Hurstmere Road entrance. Regular programming of the temporary public space at 38 Hurstmere Road over the past year has fostered relationships with the community. These Takapunians will ultimately become the ones who programme the new town square in various forms, be it exercise classes, storytime for kids, musical performance, or even outdoor theatre and small concerts. The square will complement other high-quality development in Takapuna that’s happened over the past years and will boost the centre’s status as a beachside destination, uniting Hurstmere Road shoppers and beachgoers. The sites next to the town square will be turned into a new mix of
shops, businesses and homes that will strengthen the community and the economy, while reducing reliance on cars. To enable the urban regeneration of the town centre, car parks will be relocated from 40 Anzac Street to a brand-new car park at the Gasometer site on the corner of Huron, Northcroft and Auburn streets. The car park, currently under construction, will include electric car charging stations, bike storage and changing rooms. The rest of this site will become a high-quality blend of commercial, retail and residential spaces that will assist in the ongoing growth of the Takapuna town centre. Meanwhile the transformation of Hurstmere Road is underway to make the street a safer, more spacious and attractive environment for people by reducing car dominance and creating more space for outdoor dining and events. Huron and Northcroft streets are also set to undergo improvements, following an announcement that Takapuna will receive funding from the government’s Innovating Streets for People programme led by Waka Kotahi (New Zealand Transport Agency). This will involve working with the local community to co-design better walking connections from the new car park building, due for completion in October 2020, to Takapuna’s retail core. Have your say on the Takapuna town square design. The consultation closes at 11.55pm on 14 August 2020. Provide feedback at akhaveyoursay.co.nz
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HAVE YOUR SAY ON TAKAPUNA’S NEW TOWN SQUARE
Design concepts have been developed for Takapuna’s new Town Square that will be built on the Anzac Street Carpark site. We think what Panuku has come up with will be pretty special. The proposed design includes spaces for people to sit and play in the sun or shade, a water feature and an outdoor dining area. A potential site for the relocation of the Anzac Memorial has also been identified in the design. The design is aimed at accommodating a variety of public events, including concerts and market. Consultation runs until August 14th. Visit the Auckland Council website to have your say.
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THE PUMP TRACK PROVIDES FUN FOR KIDS
Currently in Takapuna at 38 Hurstmere Road until the end of September, the free pump track is providing plenty of fun for the youngsters. Open to bikes, scooters and skateboards, children can gain some confidence and burn off some energy going up and down the ramps. Thanks Auckland Council!
NEW GASOMETER CARPARK NEARING COMPLETION
The new five-storey Gasometer carpark is nearing completion. The new carpark runs between Huron and Northcroft Streets in central Takapuna and will provide 420 new parking spaces when complete. The new facility will include electric car charging stations, motorbike parking, bike storage, accessibility parking and facilities like changing rooms and lockers.
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With the 36th America’s Cup event almost upon us it was fitting to see several of our celebrated Kiwi yachting royalty having brekkie at Street Organics in Byron Ave in late July. Pictured from left are Don Cowie, Owen Rutter, Tony Rae, our very own Simon Gundry, Godfrey Cray, Murray Jones and Peter Montgomery.
SEVEN HILLS TURKISH EATERY ARRIVES ON THE STRAND
The popular Massimo eatery on The Strand in Takapuna has recently rebranded as Seven Hills Turkish Eatery. Members of the Channel Mag family went along for a ‘Taste of Istanbul’ in mid-July and we were impressed. Seven Hills takes its name from the city of Istanbul that was built on seven hills. The good news is that many of the Massimo breakfast treats remain, but the new Turkish lunch and dinner menu will excite. Seven Hills is open for breakfast daily from 7.30am and for lunch and dinner from Wednesday to Sunday from 12noon until 9pm. We had Chicken and Lamb Shish and they were yum!
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HURSTMERE ROAD TAKING SHAPE
The Channel Mag team is excited about the transformation of Hurstmere Road. Yes, the timing could have been better but the end result of a wonderful upgraded main street for Takapuna – with rain gardens to improve the water run-off to the beach – will be great for the future of the metropolitan centre. We snapped this photo of Halls Corner taking shape in late July.
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HOP CARDS NOW AVAILABLE AT NEW WORLD METRO Auckland Transport HOP Cards can now be purchased from New World Metro in Shore City. The previous store in Takapuna that stocked them closed recently so it made a great deal of sense for New World Metro – being open long hours and close to the bus stops – to take on the task. Great news for bus patrons!
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FARMERS AND NOW FARMERS FURNITURE STORE
Farmers, the much-loved department store in Shore City, has been busy post-COVID-19 lockdown and they have recently added their furniture pop-up store on the ground floor – in the old Espirit space. The Farmers furniture store also includes the marketleading Sleepyhead bed brand. Farmers Shore City Manager Simon Wollerton (pictured) says the exclusive Hendrix brand of sofas has proven to be popular with Takapuna customers. The retro yet modern range is available as a 2 seater, 2.5 seater (with Chaise) or 3 seater and there is also a chair and ottoman chaise. These come in six fabric and two leather covering options.
CAFÉ IS SIMPLY MAJESTIC!
Majestic Cafe.
Speaking of Majestic Tea Bar, Channel Mag team members are often in the mall and love popping into the café that has built up a following since opening. They have great food, coffee, frappes and cold drinks, but it just may be their ‘Tea Bar’ that sets them apart. The Majestic Tea Bar range of 35 specialty teas together with their delicious treats and friendly surroundings offers that ‘High Tea’ feel. We love it!
FREE WIFI – AND IT’S GOOD
The management team at Shore City is focused on providing the best service possible to their customers. Part of this is to offer fast, free WiFi throughout Shore City. Channel Mag team members are there a lot and we can tell you the WiFi is very good. Another reason to shop at Shore City Takapuna!
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STEVENS LOVING THE CULINARY POWER SHOPPERS!
Another Shore City store that has been busy post-COVID-19 lockdown is Stevens, the homewares store. New manager Nicola Taylor – who has been with Stevens for 15 years – came from a smaller store and loves the buzz of Shore City and what she cheekily calls the “power shoppers” in the area. “After lockdown everyone wants to be a MasterChef so our cookware and Nicola and Carol. bakeware has gone mad which has been great. We’ve loved it.” Nicola Taylor is pictured with her assistant in the store, Carol Swarts. Nicola also says that customers love to be able to now use their Farmers Card at Stevens.
SHOPPING HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER AT SHORE CITY
Remember… Shore City (and New World Metro) is super easy to shop at. There are over 800 carparks with FREE PARKING for the first three hours. Most of this parking is under cover and there is also a brand new lift so you can easily take your groceries or purchases to your car.
Amanda Gillum, cake maker at New World.
TAKAPUNA’S CAKE STORE IS AT NEW WORLD METRO
Shore City has been buzzing in recent weeks and the New World Metro store is playing a big part in bringing people into the Centre. What you may not know is New World Shore City is your local place for cakes and sweet treats. Amanda Gillum, the bakery manager, has a passion for baking and cakes. She’s been doing it for 20 years. Amanda always has cakes ready to go or you can contact her to order a cake or other treats for that special occasion. The New World team recently had cheesecake and lamington days and apparently they were divine!
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I LOVE MY SPORT: PHILLIPA BATTS
Phillipa Batts – helping those never2old to keep moving Phillipa Batts is Operations Manager for the never2old™ programme at AUT. At school she spent as much time as possible in the gym training and competing in gymnastic competitions and coaching other budding gymnasts. Following a nursing career, she brought up three boys with her husband Phillipa Batts, AUT and enjoyed active pastimes and supporting Operations Manager never2old the boys in their sports then later enrolled at AUT for some more study and a new career. Channel’s Nikki Davidson finds out more. Nikki Davidson:What drew you to the never2old programme initially? Phillipa Batts: While studying for my bachelor’s degree in sport and recreation, majoring in nutrition and physical activity, I was approached by an AUT staff member and long-time friend to see if I was interested in joining them to deliver a programme to support older people with improving their strength. This saw the beginning of my journey with never2old. The role seemed to be a nice mashup of skills and experience and a personal passion for health and wellness. The programme provides an evidence-based response to the unique needs of many older people with little experience in a gym environment and who may have health needs that require consideration and management to safely meet their fitness goals. ND: How long have you been involved in it? PB: I began working part-time in 2006 coordinating the participation
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Countdown and Emma’s 25 year partnership A special lunch was held at Countdown Takapuna during June to celebrate 25 years’ service by one of its valued team members, Emma Hoggard. Emma was born profoundly deaf, relying on hearing aids and lip reading to understand customers’ requests – making her 25 year milestone a very special achievement. The lunch was put on by Countdown and Emma’s co-workers. At the lunch Emma Hoggard Emma Hoggard (second from right) at the opened her speech by saying, ”Twenty-five celebration lunch. Photographed with her are, from left, her mother Sharon Deaker, years is a long time to work at Countdown but her mentor for many years at Countdown this will be a very short speech.” And it was. Takapuna Patsy Edwards, and store manager Kyle Webber. But it highlighted an inspirational story of an individual’s dogged determination, supported by an understanding employer and fellow staff members who have gone car-park she was given the chance to be a check-out operator. It was in out of their way to help Emma. this role that she came under the influence of Patsy Edwards, the checkEmma and her family were keen to acknowledge the support of out supervisor who for two decades guided and mentored Emma. Patsy Countdown. During her time with the supermarket they have kept retired five years ago but attended the lunch as a guest. Emma’s job open when she had two cochlear implant operations, “Emma got no special favours or treatment. We are all so proud of diabetes, two major cancer operations, two hand surgeries and more what she has achieved,” explained Patsy to the people in attendance. In recent times it has become fashionable for us all to be told to be kind recently three big operations during lockdown. to each other. The staff at Countdown Takapuna clearly didn’t need a reminder. Kyle Webber, the Countdown store manager at Takapuna spoke Emma concluded her brief speech by saying, “If it hadn’t been for highly of Emma at the lunch. “Emma’s till always balances, she never all of you, for your help and kindness, I wouldn’t have lasted 25 hours at complains about anything and she always has a grin on her face.” Countdown let alone 25 years.” Emma started at Countdown as part of a work experience scheme Well done Emma and well done to the team at Countdown Takapuna. for students with special needs at Takapuna Grammar School. After You should all be very proud. stints packing shelves and rescuing trolleys from various parts of the
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If you're passionate about serving our local community and want to help people thrive, we want you to join us with your enthusiasm and new ideas. Takapuna North Community Trust supports community development from Hauraki corner to Sunnynook in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area. Our mission is to ensure all members of our community love where they live. We do this through the provision of a range of community-led engagement activities, events and community organisation support.
The role would be around 2-3 hours per month and involves attending monthly board meetings with our other five board members and providing a governance role to the Trust.
Dan Bidois MP for Northcote 09 419 8021 dan.bidois@parliament.govt.nz danbidoismp
You will ideally have previous experience as a Trustee and experience in the not-forprofit sector. If this sounds like you, please get in contact with us for more information by contacting Lennie Crawford on lenniec@xtra.co.nz or 027 2174783
Authorised by Dan Bidois MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington.
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TAKAPUNA NORTH COMMUNITY NEWS: WITH SARAH THORNE
By Sarah Thorne Takapuna North Community Coordinator
Wow. How is it August already?!
By Claire Bellingham, Personal Trainer and Nutritionist
Sarah Thorne
It’s been an incredibly crazy year, but we’re so pleased to be back to close-to-normal with our events and activities. Isn’t it great to have Channel Magazine back in print again too? Here’s what you can get involved with during August. Join us for free Winter Fun Preschool Play Mondays and Wednesdays, 10am-12pm in Takapuna and Sunnynook during term time. No need to book and free to attend. To download a timetable in English or simplified Chinese, visit www.takapunatrust.org.nz and click on the Winter Fun button. Caregiver supervision is required. Have your say on the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board draft three-year plan before 13th August. Our local board has come up with a draft three-year plan outlining the key initiatives they want to focus on to help our communities thrive and support the recovery from the impacts of COVID-19. They need your help to check if they’ve got it right. To have your say, go to https://akhaveyoursay. aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/devonporttakapunaplan. The plan is also available in Te Reo Māori, Simplified Chinese and Korean. Glow Disco for young people with special needs. The annual youth-led disco run in collaboration with Wairau Valley Special School Transition Centre will take place in Takapuna on Saturday 15th August. For more information, please contact Roanna on Roanna@takapunatrust.org.nz Wanted: Volunteer Trustee to join our Board of Trustees: If you’re passionate about serving our local community and want to help people thrive, Takapuna North Trust wants you to join us with your enthusiasm and new ideas. The role would be around two-three hours per month and involves attending monthly board meetings with our other five board members and providing a governance role. You will ideally have previous experience as a Trustee and experience in the not-for-profit sector. If this sounds like you, please get in contact with us for more information by contacting Lennie Crawford on lenniec@xtra.co.nz or 027 2174783 OWN Festival: The Our Women’s Network invites women to their festival ‘Past, Present and Future’. The event will take place on 7th November 11am-2pm. Tickets are $25 and include a light lunch, entertainment and workshops. To buy tickets, email info@own.org.nz Get involved with bringing back the birds: Are you keen to help us bring more native birds back to our area? Get in touch with our Environmental Coordinator Fiona Martin to find out more about volunteer pest eradication and environmental restoration activities in your suburb or to request a free trap to set in your garden. Email enviro@takapunatrust.org.nz. More information on our website and Facebook/northshorebirdsongproject All of our events will have full health and safety plans and Covid-19 policies in procedures in place.
Where can you find out more about what’s happening? Visit www.takapunatrust.org.nz Or Facebook.com/takapunanorthtrust Search up “Hauraki, Takapuna, Milford, Forrest Hill, Castor Bay & Sunnynook residents” on Facebook or type in www.facebook.com/groups/TakapunaNorth/ to find it. Phone Sarah Thorne (Takapuna North Community Coordinator) on 486 2098 or email: office@takapunatrust.org.nz
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HEALTH AND FITNESS WITH CLAIRE BELLINGHAM, LES MILLS TAKAPUNA
Doing more becomes easier
Claire Bellingham
The more you do something the easier it becomes, and that’s certainly the case with exercise. Every time you repeat an activity your body is improving its ability to handle that stress. This means you burn fewer calories and build less muscle with every workout. If you want to keep making progress you need to keep introducing new activities. Your regime needs regular changes. There are many factors that affect how much variety will be optimal for you. The first factor is your exercise temperament. Everyone is different. If you’re a creature of habit there’s no point in pressuring yourself to adapt to constant changes. You’ll just get frustrated that you never seem to master the exercises. Equally, if you’re somebody who enjoys variety you’ll get bored quickly if you don’t change it up a lot. Either way you’ll lose your motivation to adhere to your plan. The best exercise is the one you enjoy enough to actually get in the gym door to do. The second factor is your level of fitness. If you’re new to exercise it will take your body more time to adapt. Your muscles will need longer to get accustomed to the load and your brain will need longer to learn the new movement patterns. For example, a beginner might need eight to 12 sessions on a new weights programme, whereas an experienced exerciser might be ready for a change after four sessions. The fitter you are the more you need to challenge yourself to make continued progress. The third factor is your general health. If you’re feeling strong and healthy then your body will readily adapt to new loads. But if your body is under strain, for example if you’re under a lot of stress and not eating or sleeping well, then it’s different. Too much exercise at too high an intensity can exhaust you and imbalance your hormones, causing you to lose condition rather than gain it. If all is not well you may get better results from keeping a familiar, moderate intensity programme. Maintenance is a better result than going backwards. Sometimes the success is just getting off the couch and away from the fridge to do something rather than nothing. I give each of my clients a unique plan for every month with goals that factor in their general health and other commitments. Anyone with the physical and emotional capacity to dial it up has a variety of options to make the regime more challenging. You can exercise more frequently, at greater intensity, for a longer duration or introduce a different type of exercise. A client with less capacity might be better to dial down one or more of these elements. For example, a client anticipating a stressful month might choose to focus primarily on improving flexibility, leaving the high intensity cardio for later. In many ways, programme design is as much an art as a science. You need the right balance of predictability and unpredictability and that sweet spot is subject to change. You’ll know you have it right when your exercise regime moves you towards your goals over time in a way that you find sustainable and enjoyable. Les Mills Takapuna, Rooftop Level, Shore City, Takapuna 0800 LES MILLS lesmills.co.nz clairebellingham.co.nz claire@clairebellingham.co.nz
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MONTEREY LOUNGE CINEMA: NEWS
Takapuna’s new Takapuna’s new boutique cinema cinema –boutique Opening late July!
David Ross (left) and Kelly Rogers relaxing in one of the plush new couches at their Monterey Lounge Cinema. The old cinema seats are gone. They have been replaced by couches with slim tables in front so you can enjoy an experience similar to gold class, order food and drinks from the new menu and take them into the cinema.
Magazine’s Aidan Bennett gets excited about the changes happening at Takapuna’s local movie theatres –Channel Monterey Lounge Cinema Channel Mag’s Aidan Bennett gets excited about the changes happening at Takapuna’s local movie theatre – opening July 23rd North Shore locals – particularly those in the Takapuna area – will be thrilled with the exciting changes happening at our ‘local’ movie theatre. The Berkeley name has gone, and Monterey has arrived, along with loads of innovation, lots of change and significant investment that will ensure it will be part of our township for years ahead. Firstly, the new Monterey Lounge Cinema in Takapuna is New Zealand owned and operated by a passionate duo who have been in the industry for decades. Kelly Rogers and David Ross have an enduring business partnership that started out around 30 years ago. They also operate the much-loved Bridgeway in Northcote Point and Monterey Cinemas in Howick and Upper Hutt. Their heritage in cinema goes back to setting up the Rialto Cinema chain, selling out to one of the big players in 2005. Since that time their focus has been on local boutique cinemas. Kelly Rogers is the cinema guy. As CEO he’s responsible for the day-to-day management of the cinemas and film distribution. He’s a musician of note, playing saxophone, and just lives and breathes movies – he started making them as a teenager – and these days gets a buzz out of running local boutique cinemas. His love for boutique movie theatres goes back to frequenting Angelika Cinema when he was a muso living in New York. “We are excited about the potential in Takapuna,” said Kelly when we popped in for a chat as renovations were being completed in mid-July. “People will love the boutique service and experience they will have when they come to Monterey in Takapuna.” When the cinema re-opens in late July – scheduled for Thursday 23rd July – there will be an entirely new look, a new cinema experience and a focus on food and beverage that locals will love. Kelly Rogers says it’s “boutique cinema on steroids”. Gone are all the old cinema seats. They are being replaced by comfortable plush lounge seating with slim tables in front. At Monterey Lounge Cinema you can enjoy an experience similar to gold class where people can order food and drinks and take them into the cinema. “The experience at Monterey Lounge Cinema Takapuna will be all about the customer, so locals can come, relax and enjoy great movies and more,” added Kelly. “We want to engage with the community and encourage them to use the Monterey for group functions, corporate hires and fundraising events. I have young sons who love gaming, so we are also going to cater for people who want to come in and link to our big screens for gaming at times when movies are not playing.”
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While Kelly looks after day-to-day management, his business partner David Ross – a chartered accountant – has decades of business experience across many sectors. As well as boutique movie theatres, the two are also involved in film distribution, which means you can guarantee that Monterey Lounge Cinema Takapuna will always have great movies showing. “We want Monterey to be an all-round experience and a place locals love to come to,” says David Ross. “Our manager Alan Tango has a hospitality background, as food and beverage is something we want to do very well. That means that locals will want to pop in for a drink and something to eat just as much as coming for the great movies.”
The experience at Monterey Lounge Cinema Takapuna will be all about the customer, so locals can come, relax and enjoy great movies and more… It’s clear that both David and Kelly are keen for the lounge at Monterey to become the perfect place for locals to catch up over your favourite drink or coffee and dessert. At Monterey Lounge Cinema Takapuna, you will find all the treats you’d expect when you go to the movies. There’s a full bar service, but it is the food menu that sets this apart from the rest. To tempt your taste buds, this menu includes: Margherita pizza; buffalo mozzarella (with tomato passata and fresh basil); mozzarella garlic pizza bread; prosciutto plate to share (s/w buffalo mozzarella, olives, crostini); Texan Burger (with cheddar cheese, rocket, red onion, pickles, tomato relish, American mustard); cheese plate (cheddar, brie, blue, DF cheddar); and a delicious sundae menu serving
award-winning Little Lato Gelato (DF/V). And these are just a few items highlighted from the three-page menu. When Monterey Lounge Cinema Takapuna reopens in late July it will have movies from the New Zealand International Film Festival, something we haven’t had in Takapuna before. These will include: ‘Heroic Losers’; ‘In the Name of the Land’; ‘LOIMATA, The Sweetest Tears’; ‘If Only; True History of the Kelly Gang’; ‘Rūrangi’; ‘Wendy; The Last Wave’; ‘The Perfect Candidate’; ‘Ellie & Abbie (& Ellie’s Dead Aunt)’. Other movies to look out for at the Monterey in late July will include: ‘The Secret’: ‘Dare to Dream’ (Katie Holmes); ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’;
‘Radioactive’; ‘The King of Staten Island’; ‘Trolls World Tour’; ‘Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs’. The investment that Kelly Rogers and David Ross are making at the Monterey Lounge Cinema is great news for Takapuna and the North Shore. It’s also very timely for Takapuna. After spending an hour with them I am confident their boutique cinema offering is just what Takapuna needs. See you at the movies! Monterey Lounge Cinema Takapuna 32-34 Anzac Street, Takapuna. Visit: https://www.montereytakapuna.co.nz/
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REPCO TAKAPUNA ROCKS 2020
Matt Turnwald, organiser of Repco Takapuna Rocks.
Takapuna set to Rock again! Repco Takapuna Rocks 2020 – Takapuna Beach, Labour Weekend, Saturday 24th October Repco Takapuna Rocks was a brand new event for the North Shore in 2019. Thousands turned out for that inaugural event which encouraged the organisers to make it an annual fixture on the calendar. Repco Takapuna Rocks 2020 – taking place on Saturday 24th October – is set to draw classic car enthusiasts from the length and breadth of the country to Takapuna on the Saturday of Labour Weekend. Locals and visitors will join in the family fun, with countless options of food and refreshments and an opportunity to enjoy an extensive show of some of the country’s finest cars, lovingly preserved from our past. Best of all, Takapuna Rocks is also a community fundraising event. Channel Mag’s Aidan Bennett caught up with event organiser Matt Turnwald during July to learn what he has in the pipeline for Repco Takapuna Rocks 2020. AIDAN BENNETT: First of all Matt, well done for launching this new event in 2019. Launching something like this from scratch is a big undertaking. You must be thrilled with how it went and that it looks like being bigger again in 2020, despite the upheavals that the year has dished out? MATT TURNWALD: The start to the year has certainly had its challenges and has seen many Classic Car and Rock ‘n’ Roll events postponed, but we are ready to go with Repco Takapuna Rocks 2020 and excited to be bringing this free family fun day to Takapuna. We launched for vehicle registrations on July 4th and already the interest has been strong from classic car, bike and hot rod owners to be in the show. We are also selling tickets fast for our Repco After Party/Hop where we have Tom Sharplin and the Cadillacs playing. We have also booked some great vendors for the Vintage Market stalls, and the Pin Up competition entries are flowing in. All in all it promises to be even bigger and better than last year.
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AB: For our readers who didn’t attend in 2019, can you explain exactly what Repco Takapuna Rocks is all about? MT: Repco Takapuna Rocks is a classic car, bike and hot rod show which gives car enthusiasts an opportunity to show off their vehicles from a bygone era. Some of the country’s finest examples of pre ’72 classics will be there on the day and we encourage people to come down to The Strand, bring the kids and hear the live music, see the Rock ‘n’ Roll dancers, wander around and shop at the Vintage Markets, see our Pin Up competition and relax at the cafés and restaurants or grab some great food from our food and coffee vendors.The show opens at 10am and the Pin Up is at 3pm followed by the prize-giving for the show. AB: It must be great to have a lead sponsor like Repco? They are a great fit for the event and most of your other sponsors are back again as well, I understand? MT: Repco are fantastic to partner with and help us to make the event really special with their wealth of experience with classic car events and their supportive team making sure we have great prizes and giveaways. We are really grateful to our entire family of sponsors for their continued participation and to the Takapuna Beach Business Association and Devonport Takapuna Local Board for giving us their support again this year. AB: You had 200 classic cars and vehicles in 2019 and are confident of having 300 for 2020? MT: Due to the COVID-19 lockdown so many of the regular events had to be cancelled or postponed. So we will be one of the first major events on the classic car calendar and many of the classic car clubs, enthusiasts, and Rock ‘n’ Roll clubs are looking forward to the event and keen to get their engines humming again after a long break.
The Repco Takapuna Rocks Pin Up competition is loads of fun.
Lots of fun for the kids!
We’d love you to visit our website to see the event schedule and look at the gallery page to see a video of last year’s successful event.
MT: We love the classic cars, bikes and hot rods and want to give people a chance to show them off but we are also passionate about our local community and so this is a ‘community fundraising event’ in support of Yes Disability for their new Youth Innovation Hub, Shore Junction, and also in support of Make-A-Wish NZ. We donate money from the vehicle registrations to the charities and we have volunteers from Takapuna Rotary there on the day rattling donation buckets and as it is free entry to the event we find the public give generously. We hope you will come and join us on Labour Weekend Saturday 24th October, for Repco Takapuna Rocks 2020!
AB: Takapuna’s main street is undergoing a bit of renovation, but your event takes place away from any disruption doesn’t it? And parking is going to be in abundance in Takapuna at that time with the new Gasometer carpark being open in addition to the Anzac Street and Bruce Mason Centre/Killarney Street carparks which should make things easy for visitors? MT: We have The Strand – the road by the beach reserve – closed off for the day with a strict traffic management plan to ensure safety for the exhibitors, the public and the vehicles. We believe this is an ideal way to www.takapunarocks.co.nz try and support the local business community by bringing visitors to the area for the long weekend and creating a family fun day and community fundraiser in Takapuna. As you say Aidan, there are plenty of options for parking in close proximity to The Strand.
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AB: I understand there’s an after party planned this year as well? MT: This year we are launching the Repco After Party/Hop from 7pm at Regatta Bar and Eatery featuring Tom Sharplin and the Cadillacs. Tickets ($25) for the Repco After Party are available on our website (see below). This Repco After Party will be a chance to unwind after the day’s activities and enjoy some classic Rock ‘n’ Roll music and dance the night away.
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AB: You are keen to grow this as an event for the whole family which is great. And it’s FREE! What special things are happening during the event in 2020? MT: We have Shane Cortese as our fantastic MC for the day on the main stage and two live bands, Chet O’Connell and the Rock n roll Riots and then Boom Boom Deluxe, playing from 10am with dancing in the streets. There was lots of that in 2019. There will be the Vintage Markets and a Pin Up competition to crown Miss Takapuna Rocks 2020 and there’s face painting for the kids and of course the wonderful Takapuna Beach Playground.
THE STRAND, TAKAPUNA, AUCKLAND FREE FAMILY FUN DAY
CLASSIC CARS • HOT RODS • ROCK N ROLL • PIN-UPS • VINTAGE MARKET PLUS
Repco After Party/Hop FEATURING TOM SHARPLIN AND THE CADILLACS
AB: I know you guys organise this very much as hobby and a community event, with any profits going to charity. Which lucky charities will be the benefactors in 2020?
7PM TO LATE • $25
www.takapunarocks.co.nz PROUDLY SPONSORED BY Harbour
The beachside venue provides a relaxed venue to view all the magnificent cars.
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AMERICA’S CUP MURAL DESIGN COMPETITION
America’s Cup mural design competition – $5000 up for grabs! – Help us celebrate Takapuna being the grandstand for the 36th America’s Cup with a great design here!
Channel Magazine, Benefitz and the Takapuna Beach Business Association have teamed up to produce a massive mural celebrating the 36th America’s Cup that is coming to our shore’s late this year and early next. Action starts in mid-December with the America’s Cup World Series. The Prada Cup is held in January and February and then the main event, the America’s Cup, is on between March 6th and 21st. The owners of a prominent building in Takapuna have provided permission to install a massive mural on the side of their building to liven up the place for the America’s Cup. This mural will be 10 metres wide by 6.5 metres high. The neat thing is we want local creative people to come up with a vibrant design that celebrates the fact that Takapuna will be one of the prime viewing spots for the AC36 event. Celebrating in the traditions on the America’s Cup we want this artwork to be a real contest. The winning design will not only be used on the massive mural but the designer will also win $4000 for their efforts. We will also be offering $500 prizes for two runner up designs –
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The winning design will not only be used on the massive mural but they will also win $4000 for their efforts. making a total cash prize pool of $5000! And entry is totally free! Entries must be in by Friday 18th September 2020. The winner will be announced by Friday 25th September and the winning mural will then be produced and installed in October. To enter – refer to the entry details & conditions – get your creative juices flowing and then send your entry by email to: ac36mural@takapunabeach.co.nz
Entries close September 18th 2020.
It will be HUGE!
Entry details & Conditions: Entry is open to people who live or work on the North Shore. The winning entry will be the one that is deemed to be the most creative and suitable by a judging committee and their decision is final. Prizes will be awarded as follows – $4000 for winning design and $500 each for two other designs that the judges select. Each entry/design must have the following elements within them – Something that relates to the America’s Cup, something that relates to Takapuna Beach. Elements must also be supplied in suitable resolution for grand format printing. Entries must be received by 18th September 2020. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. In entering the competition each entrant understands that they are allowing their design to be used for the purposes stated and any related promotional use, before or after the mural is produced. No additional creative royalties will be applicable or paid for the design.
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HARBOUR HOSPICE NEWS
Your Future Hospice Welcome to our second column where we explore the past, present and future of hospice and palliative care on the North Shore, as a major redevelopment begins at your local Hospice. Design is well underway for the site at Shea Terrace, Takapuna, prompted by unprecedented growth across the region and an urgent need to upgrade facilities, with construction planned to commence in late 2020. This includes recladding and enlarging the Inpatient Unit, adding extra purpose-designed accommodation for families to stay overnight, new outpatient spaces, and a state-of-the-art community centre for programmes that support patients to live well at home. Costs will be met largely through fundraising, and an integral part of the project’s success will be you – our community of generous, loyal supporters. Harbour Hospice invites you to join them on this special journey.
Evolution of our care Jan Nichols, Harbour Hospice CEO
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We often tell people that Hospice is not a building, it’s a philosophy of care. It’s a concept that can be hard to grasp when we focus on the Inpatient Unit, as our current project demands. But when the North Shore Hospice began 37 years ago, there was no building. The service was begun by a small group of very committed volunteers who provided patient support at home and through a day programme. Many of those drawn to work with Hospice had a personal story of loss and a lack of support as they cared for family members, then struggled through their bereavement. In the words of the first North Shore Hospice nurse, Tricia Clarkson, “the Tricia Clarkson. problems people had with grief were not because there was anything abnormal going on in their life, there just wasn’t the support for them.” In three decades, our Hospice has evolved into a highly specialised centre of excellence in palliative care. Our team of professionals are experts in reducing patients’ symptoms, understanding their pain and the other challenges that arise in the last months and days of life. Families are supported to assist with care, while caring for them in turn as they grieve. Some things remain as important today as they were in 1983. We still depend on our dedicated volunteers to support patients, raise funds and provide expert governance. And we’re still motivated by providing free care that addresses physical, emotional, spiritual, social and cultural needs. Our service has developed in response to our community’s growth. The Inpatient Unit, opened in 1995, answered a need for more care options and enabled patients to spend a few days with our multidisciplinary care team. The next stage of Harbour Hospice’s evolution will include a facility where we can safely care for more patients with increasingly complex needs. New community spaces will welcome patients and families to meet and draw strength from others, while learning (and sharing) skills that will help them meet challenges to come. Training spaces will ensure we can better upskill our own staff and other professionals in the local community. Our specialist nurses, doctors, family support team and therapists will continue to work within our upgraded building and in the community, finding out what patients and families need to support their journey and meeting the significant increase in demand for palliative care.
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Watts North Shore simon.watts@national.org.nz simonwatts.national.org.nz @nzsimonwatts @nzsimonwatts
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ELECTION 2020: SIMON WATTS, NATIONAL PARTY
Building a sustainable and far-reaching economic recovery in a post-COVID world is going to require bold thinking and cogent solutions and National’s announcement has both.
Simon Watts.
No second chance for a second harbour crossing National Leader Judith Collins’ announcement that the second harbour crossing will be included in National’s infrastructure package will finally get this vital project out of the realms of fantasy and onto the agendas of government and business. The North Shore is a significant contributor to the commercial vitality, civic character and future potential of Auckland and for too long decisions made in Wellington have failed to acknowledge or place sufficient value on this reality. It’s fantastic that at last we have a leader of a major party with the vision and determination to cut through the barriers to building an additional harbour crossing. Everyone who has sat in traffic jams trying to use the Harbour Bridge knows how essential a second harbour crossing is. As do the North Shore businesses that can only confidently arrange meetings on the other side of the Bridge during a 4-hour window between rush hours. The ridiculous habit of kicking this can further down the road has to stop. That’s why I made sure a second harbour crossing was included in my campaign promises, and why delivering on that commitment is going to be one of my goals if North Shore voters send me to Wellington as their MP. The North Shore has found its voice in a National Party that knows we’ve waited long enough. Without National in Government we can wave goodbye to the second harbour crossing. I was also encouraged to see that an expressway linking Whangārei with Tauranga, via Auckland and Hamilton is in the package. This will generate enormous potential for all the communities along its route, the North Shore included. Using the expressway, our innovative businesses
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will be able to quickly and efficiently reach a huge potential market. Let’s give the health and technology hub that’s already growing on the Shore something to aim for: a client base that stretches from Whangārei to Tauranga. The difference between the future National has mapped out, and the current situation of a blocked Harbour Bridge couldn’t be more different. Building a sustainable and far-reaching economic recovery in a post-COVID world is going to require bold thinking and cogent solutions, and National’s announcement has both. Now that there’s a clear pathway to building the Second harbour crossing, we can all be certain that the North Shore is going to come in for unparalleled attention. And we need to be ready to leverage that exposure to address the other issues that have languished for too long. The Waitematā Harbour is a vital part of the attraction of living on the Shore and it’s time we showed our appreciation for it. This means securing the investment and commitment from regional and national government that’s necessary if we’re going to clean up our polluted beaches. I’m also right onboard with residents on the Shore who can’t understand why ferries aren’t a bigger component in Auckland’s overall transport strategy. The harbour is a highway that’s completely underutilised. There is no reason why we can’t get commuters on ferries and do it in a sustainable way that protects the environment too. There will be no second chances to get these projects over the line. This is the North Shore’s opportunity to ensure that we get a fair share of Wellington’s attention. With your help we’re going to get this done.
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FATHER’S DAY ON THE SHORE
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FATHER’S DAY Carlos Posadas
Honda Cars Used Car Sales Manager Please describe yourself in five words: Optimistic, outgoing, perfectionist, honest and caring. My father has been a very important part of my life as he taught me a lot and helped me be the man I am today. I am lucky enough to have a young father (50 years old). It was always fun growing up and that made me want to have kids at a young age – I was 23. I will be celebrating with my wife and three kids; it will be a day to relax and be grateful for the beautiful life we have here in New Zealand. I will also make sure to FaceTime my dad and wish him a happy Father’s Day.
Father’s Day falls on Sunday 6th September this year. We invited five local dads to see how they’ll spend the day and what gifts they’d like to receive.
Kevin Braswell
Coach of Auckland Huskies Please describe yourself in five words: Smart, funny, competitive, driven, ambitious. Father’s Day means the world to me because I grew up with no father in my home and when I was so fortunate to watch my daughter’s birth it truly made me realize how a child can literally change your life in an instant. My perfect day would consist of having my favourite pancakes from Gusto at the Grand Hotel followed by a massage at my favourite Thai massage place. And later just be with my family here doing the things that we do most nights which consists of cooking dinners together and chillin’ out talking about life’s journeys.
It will be great to have breakfast in bed and to spend all day at the beach or probably a morning out kayaking. Overall, the best gift I have every year is having my three wee ones in my life.
My ideal gift would be something small. Time and the messages and hugs and kisses from my family are all I need.
Anthony Ford
Tania Dalton Foundation Please describe yourself in five words: Reliable, personable, positive, motivated, competitive. Every Father’s Day I take the opportunity to reflect on being a dad, while at the same time being grateful for having this opportunity. I’ll be enjoying the day by starting with breakfast in bed with the paper, a beach walk and coffee. Then it’s constant reminders to the family throughout the day that it’s Father’s Day, checking in with my dad (who lives in Whangamata) and then finishing off with a family dinner including a nice red wine! The best gifts to receive are handmade cards from our kids and some golf balls to replace the many I have hit out of bounds lately.
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Andrew Dorreen Precision Real Estate.
Please describe yourself in five words: Loyal, honest, driven, sporty, family-focused. Father’s Day for me before kids was all about celebrating my father and what he used to do for me so it was the one day to return the favour and say thanks. In more recent years my two children Ruby and Jack make a card for me as well as for their grandfathers and the day is focused around ‘Dads’ which is pretty cool. For me personally it starts with a rare cup of tea in bed and a few scorched almonds without fail. This year’s celebrating means starting with a walk down to the beach with the kids followed by breakfast out in Milford at our local favourite. I work Sunday afternoons so after that we’ll enjoy a nice dinner and a few drinks in the evening catching up with the two grandfathers. I’m hoping to receive the gift of a subscription to ‘Boating Magazine’ for another year: last year’s one has just run out!
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Paul Ego Comedian
Please describe yourself in five words: Large yet sprightly, sarcastic yet loving (yes, that’s six but ‘yet’ is technically only one word). Father’s Day to me means having to remind my family that it’s Father’s Day. This year, as it’ll be my 21st Father’s Day, I intend to drink a yard glass and be given a large key (is that still a thing?) Ideally I’d love to receive gifts of golf balls and licorice (which sounds like it could be a Tom Waits or Leonard Cohen song).
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NORTH SHORE LABOUR CANDIDATE ROMY UDANGA
Romy Udanga - Labour Candidate for North Shore.
Keep the Shore moving with Romy Meet your local Labour candidate During a June breakfast at the Rotary Club of North Harbour, Romy Udanga took a question from an attendee. As a former journalist, the Labour candidate for North Shore was more used to asking the questions. “Why do migrants come to New Zealand? Is it economic or is it aspirational in terms of freedom and democracy?” Romy, who arrived in New Zealand with his wife Fritzi in 2006, was a business reporter for Stuff.co.nz, and edited business trade magazines. He earned his media stripes while he was living in Malaysia and the Philippines. Working with a pan-Asian team of over 200 journalists and media folk put him close to the heart of many matters, migration being prominent. Romy told Rotary as much as 70 per cent of migration is driven by economic deprivation. “Migrants want to be in a place where they can be more aspirational. Another 30 per cent will be driven by faith, fleeing persecution and war as refugees.” The chance for better economic opportunities is a powerful driver for many who choose to live in New Zealand, whether they’re from the Philippines, the UK, Argentina, South Africa, or Australia. Appropriately, one of Romy’s top priorities is to make employment and economic opportunities fairer for everyone. In “the new normal”, this is more important than ever. Romy had some down-time during lockdown. At home in Mairangi Bay, he watched the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy again. He heard a line that resonated loud and clear: “This day does not belong to one [person], but to all. Let us rebuild this world that we may share in the days of peace.” To Romy, anticipating an unprecedented nationwide recovery and rebuild, this was a rallying cry. Romy is absolutely focused on representing the North Shore as a member of Jacinda Ardern’s team, delivering Labour’s plan to rebuild our economy, help our families, and create jobs.
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PM Jacinda Adern and Romy Udanga, Labour Candidate for North Shore.
New Zealand is out of lockdown, but the fellowship of five million still has an epic task to rebuild our economy. It begins with two ticks for Labour and Romy Udanga to keep the Shore and all New Zealand moving. “With your support, I’ll represent you well in Parliament and work to make a better future for us.” Visit Romy’s Campaign office at 395 Lake Rd, Takapuna Campaign site: labour.org.nz/romyudanga Email: romy.udanga@labour.org.nz Facebook: facebook.com/romynzlabour
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COVER FEATURE: SHORE JUNCTION
The aim of Shore Junction is to save and enhance young lives as well as providing a safe haven creating a sense of belonging for all young people.
Where Ideas Collide and Future Paths Forge Building from Bowling Green.
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First floor with big screens.
New community built Youth Innovation Hub opens in Takapuna The former RSA building in Takapuna has undergone a major makeover into a vibrant new North Shore Youth Innovation Hub – called Shore Junction – developed to provide an inspiring place for young people to connect, collaborate and create. Shore Junction is a facility co-designed by young people and built with the generous support of a wide range of funding organisations, Devonport Takapuna Local Board and local philanthropists. The RSA was a well-known landmark, located on the corner of Northcote Road and Mary Poynton Drive, close to Smales Farm and North Shore Hospital, that has been completely transformed and reenergised into what is being dubbed as “two floors of amazing”. Facilities for the young people at Shore Junction include a fully fitted out recording studio plus an adjoining music room for budding musicians to experiment with different instruments, a creative dance studio and an art space. Much of the upstairs has been set up as a technology centre, with a focus on accelerating the knowledge and skills of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) creating a space for young people to build, code, plan and develop their skills. Connecting with these areas are collaborative, break-out spaces with bean bags, whiteboards and large screens, which can be also be set up for youth-led events.
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“We’ve set out to provide a place for young people to be all that they want to be and to accelerate their potential, build pathways to success and become tomorrow’s changemakers,” says Shore Junction Chief Executive Sonia Thursby, a driving force behind the project. “Our objective is to support young people to define their aspirations while also developing the critical skills, connections and networks that they will need to achieve those aspirations.” Sue Stanaway, chair of Shore Junction’s board of trustees, says the AUT Millennium Centre does a great job identifying and developing young sporting talent on the Shore; Shore Junction will be the equivalent to support young people to develop a wide range of other skills and talents. “The unfortunate reality is that some young people who stand out from the crowd can be high achievers and budding entrepreneurs, but can be typecast as nerds and are amongst the most likely to be bullied. Even worse, they are over represented in our appalling youth suicide statistics. “The aim of Shore Junction is to save and enhance young lives as well as providing a safe haven creating a sense of belonging for all young people. A space where positive connections will increase their confidence, self-worth, sense of purpose and resilience.”
Three key people driving the Shore Junction project. Sue Stanaway (chair), Sonia Thursby (CEO) and Annaliese Hewitt (centre director).
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Sonia Thursby says every aspect of Shore Junction has been co-designed with young people and community youth service providers. YOUnite, the local youth board for Devonport-Takapuna, helped drive the initial concept for the facility, its programme offerings and technology requirements. “Around 400 young people have also participated in focus groups and given us feedback on what they wanted incorporated into the space, including a library. Shore Junction reflects their vision, needs and ideas. “Architect Matthew Godward and his team have done an amazing job converting those ideas into a stunning finished product and our building contractor Brosnan Construction has delivered the project on budget and to a high standard despite having to work around the COVID-19 lockdown. Everyone that’s been through the building so far has been blown away by what’s been created.” While Shore Junction was scheduled to open its doors on Monday 10th August, use of the premises in the first three months of operation will be restricted to 80 “prototype testers” drawn
“This project has been supported for many years by the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board,” says current chair Aidan Bennett. “It know it was a project dear to the heart of former local board member and chair Joe Bergin and he was certainly one person who championed it and made things happen. Many years later it is a thrill for all of our members to see such a wonderful facility created for our youngsters by the community.” Sue Stanaway, who has led the fundraising team for the project, says that in addition to council assistance, Shore Junction has received great support from a host of businesses. “A wide variety of items have been donated including equipment and fittings for the recording studio, high-performance computer hardware and software, large screens, flooring, furniture and furnishings. “We are also very grateful for the substantial support of a number of charitable organisations as well as generous private individuals who have donated $1000 or more and who we are calling our Shore Junction Heroes.” She says ongoing funding will now be required for the operation of Shore Junction. Staff will include a Centre Director, a Youth
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from those who participated in its establishment steering and focus groups, as well as groups from schools that have shown interest in the facility. “We’ll be using this as a test run, if you like, to make sure Shore Junction is delivering what its users need. Also, as we want the building to be used both during and after school hours, it’s important we get schools’ and teachers’ feedback so it is working for them as well,” says Sonia Thursby. “Shore Junction’s design incorporates flexible, shared spaces which can be easily adapted to the changing needs of young people.” Well known for her community work on the Shore, particularly as head of the YES Disability Resource Centre Trust, Sonia has spent the past 10 years envisioning and planning this innovation centre for youth. The project gained real impetus when the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board granted a lease to Shore Junction over the ex-RSA premises at a peppercorn rental and provided a $123,000 grant to enable the building’s interior to be gutted and repurposed. Additional funding was later provided to replace the roof.
Development Specialist and a Creative Technician to support the recording studio and the technology centre. There is also “incubator” accommodation made available at no charge for 12 months for a young entrepreneurs. Initially this will house Youth Arts, a creative social enterprise that is focused on connecting, showcasing and developing the next generation of creative New Zealanders. “We’ve had good support from our neighbours, Smales Farm, for our technology centre with a pathway possible for the start-up business to move across the road to their B:Hive co-working space,” says Sue Stanaway. “We will be looking to develop other reciprocal partnerships with local businesses, particularly tech-based industries, so our young people can be exposed to new ideas, technologies and opportunities as well as work experience.”
We’ve set out to provide a place for young people to be all that they want to be and to accelerate their potential, build pathways to success and become tomorrow’s changemakers…
If you would like to support and assist Shore Junction and help grow our young people please contact Centre Director Annaliese on email at Annaliese@shorejunction.nz or visit: www.shorejunction.nz
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HON Maggie Barry ONZM North Shore MP Retiring
It has been an honour to serve the people of the North Shore as their MP and I thank them for giving me the opportunity and for having enough confidence & trust in me to elect me three times to represent the community my family & I have been proud to call home since 2011. I grew up within sight of Parliament buildings & having now spent the best part of my 50’s here as an MP, you could say I haven’t come very far and it feels as if I’ve come full circle, as this chapter in my life is now coming to an end. My 30 years in the media made me well aware of how rare it is for MPs to be able to choose their own time of leaving, as I am doing. After 6 years in government - 3 as a backbencher & 3 as a Minister inside Cabinet - & now a final term in opposition, I’ve been in Parliament through good times & tragedies. At its best, I think this Parliament delivered in a way that our team of 5 million NZers can be proud of. But at its worst, being in Parliament can be frustrating, dehumanising & brutal. As we’ve all been reminded recently, the pressures that come with the privileges of being in the service of the public can take a heavy toll on MPs and their families. Don’t be too quick to judge - it’s a tough life. Tougher than you might think from the outside, and the long hours, unrelenting 24/7 scrutiny, adds up to a life that doesn’t suit everyone. I’m not what you’d call a “career politician”, signing on for a 30 year lag with a gold watch at the end. I was raised to be a participant and not to be an observer or a bystander, expected to contribute to my community and to try and help those less fortunate. I didn’t join the Armed Forces as my grandfather & father had done in the two World Wars. Instead, my contribution to serving my country was to stand for public office. I set out to be a voice for the vulnerable & strongly advocate for the survival of the critically endangered plants & birds that define who we are as New Zealanders. I acknowledge Sir John Key and thank him for believing in me and backing me from the start & for the trifecta of portfolios he gave me on my birthday in 2014. It was the best present ever... so far anyway. The commemorations of WorldWar100 coincided with my time as Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage and I was privileged to represent my country on many formal occasions. It was a moving experience, reading the Ode of Remembrance at the Menin Gate in Belgium honouring the sacrifices of the fallen, including some 12,500 NZ soldiers. I’ll never forget the sense of sadness, standing in the windswept, empty carpark of a Belgian cheese factory with no marker or memorial at the battle site of NZs worst ever day of military loss. I returned to Passchendaele in 2016 and unveiled the first of many Nga Tapuwae plinths, as part of our footsteps of the Anzacs Trails. ngatapuwae.govt.nz
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It was a proud moment for me as the MP for North Shore to plant a bronze flax in New Zealand’s Memorial Garden in Passchendaele - part of a project that had been driven by a determined group of my fellow Devonport RSA members including Chris Mullane & Mike Pritchard. With my lifelong interest in plants and nature, a highlight of my political life was as the Minister of Conservation responsible for PF2050. We launched it 4 years ago this month and National gave the dream - born of so many conversations around countless bush campfires - a name and a date and a plan. PredatorFree2050, with the vision of saving our endangered species by eradicating rats, stoats & possums that are eating them to extinction, has won the hearts and minds of NZers. 4 years on, they want to be part of the solution and feel confident, as we used to say on the garden show, saving the world really does begin in our backyards. We are only the custodians of this land. And as guardians of our grandchildren’s natural heritage, we owe it to them to try harder to save our Kiwis and our endangered native species. It’s important that policies are based on evidence and science and it’s time people accepted that accurately & safely applied 1080 is vital if we want to save species in our rugged landscapes. There’s also strong science around the usefulness of gene mapping & editing that would effectively for example control the wilding pines, which if left unchecked will engulf a quarter of our landscapes in the next 10 years. There is no time to waste. I hope that in my time here, I have made a worthwhile contribution to preserving our natural heritage. One of the most sobering realisations as Minister for Seniors for three years was knowing the extent of the abuse and neglect of our elderly. We would not be the country we are today without the wisdom and hard work of the people who have come before us. And yet 70,000 people over the age of 65 say they have been victims of physical, psychological or financial abuse - I don’t believe we value our seniors enough as a society and we need to do more to keep them safe, sadly often from their own families. In politics, as in life, no one gets everything right every time and you can’t always get everything you hope and dream and strive for. But I know, I have worked & fought hard, I've tried my best. Whether I’ve succeeded or not, will be up to others to decide. I have no regrets, I’ve done my dash and I’m leaving Parliament with my integrity intact, in the certain knowledge that being the National Party’s MP for North Shore has been a rare privilege & a lifetime’s highlight. You can watch my valedictory: maggiebarry.national.org.nz/valedictory
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The Naval Base in Devonport is the pride of the North Shore and I’ve had the pleasure of attending many graduation ceremonies and other events there. Recently, I was at the arrival of our newest and largest ship, the HMNZS Aotearoa. Costing $500 million, and captained by Commanding Officer, Simon Rooke, it will be the biggest, heaviest and longest ship in the fleet. Commissioned in 2016 by the then Minister of Defence, Hon Gerry Brownlee, and having been at the poignant decommissioning of her predecessor, the Resolution, it was a momentous occasion to see her come into Devonport for the first time after her long journey from the Korea shipyards. www.navy.mil.nz
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As a proud member of our local Devonport RSA chapter and as the Minister responsible for Arts, Culture & Heritage, it’s been an honour to have taken part in Anzac Day and other important times of remembrance. Even at times of great uncertainty such as our Covid Lockdown, New Zealanders still remember all those who paid the ultimate price and those who served and returned home. I think of my Grandfather who fought at Gallipoli and Egypt in the Great War and my father who served with the RAF and Uncle in the Navy in World War 2. It’s never been easier to research
your family’s military history and to get replica medals to wear on your right side on Anzac Day as a sign of respect. www.medals.nzdf.mil.nz/
15 March 2019 was one of our darkest days. I witnessed the Kiwi spirit at its finest at the spontaneous candle heart gathering at Takapuna Beach commemorating the loss of the 51 New Zealanders at the Al Noor Mosque & Linwood Islamic Centre. Alongside Inspector Sunny Patel, Area Commander for Waitemata East and MP Melissa Lee at the North Shore Islamic Centre, coming together to reject racism and islamophobia and standing by the victims and their families.
I’m proud to be an active member of the North Harbour Club which has raised and distributed grants worth nearly $2.5 million to talented North Shore youth over the past 20 years. The annual AIMES awards are a highlight of the social calendar and it was a privilege to be the guest speaker for the ANZAC themed dinner in 2016, when I was the Minister responsible for our WW100 commemorations. www.northharbourclub.co.nz
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The local RSA tradition of laying flower arrangements at each of the 62 white Anzac crosses representing lives lost in WW2 along Memorial Drive had lapsed. As the North Shore MP I’ve now provided permanent & everlasting bouquets of poppies and pohutukawa inspired by a poem from local Vietnam Veteran Chris Mullane. www.devonportrsa. co.nz
One of my finest moments as the Minister for Conservation was launching Predator Free 2050 with PM John Key and Steven Joyce, with the ambitious goal of saving our vulnerable native species by eradicating all the stoats, rats & possums that are eating our endangered birds & plants to the brink of extinction.
I was honoured & humbled to receive the inaugural Takahe Award from National’s policy advisory group the Bluegreens in recognition of “her outstanding contribution and tireless work encouraging New Zealanders to appreciate our unique environment; as someone who rarely took no for an answer, initiating a legacy that includes Predator Free 2050, War on Weeds, Battle for our Birds and DOC’s Threatened Species strategy.”
The highlight of my Parliamentary career and best birthday present ever was when John Key told me on my 54th birthday, he was appointing me as a Minister inside his Cabinet, with responsibilities for Conservation, Arts, Culture & Heritage and Seniors. I’ve also served on 4 Select Committees: Deputy Chair of Finance and Justice, Chair of Environment and in Health. Weekly Select Committees thrash out the details of all our laws and invite the public to contribute written or oral submissions on bills. I encourage you to participate in the democratic process. www.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/make-a-submission/
I’ve hosted dozens of school visits at Parliament with students from the five outstanding secondary schools in my North Shore electorate, Rosmini (pictured) Carmel, Westlake Girls & Boys and Takapuna Grammar. Learning more about how the House of Representatives works need not involve a trip to the capital, with online education programmes available, you can even take a virtual tour. www.parliament.nz/en/visit-and-learn/
My priority in my first term was to advocate for a fairer share of resources to upgrade the woeful North Shore Hospital. As one of the worst performing hospitals in NZ, it needed wholesale change and investment which was achieved under the leadership of Waitemata DHB Chair, Dr Lester Levy and Health Minister, Dr Jonathan Coleman. In particular, the mental health facility was unfit for modern purpose and I lobbied strongly for the $24.9 million Crown contribution, and we opened an excellent inpatients unit in 2014.
As the local MP, I’ve done my fair share of ribbon cutting and I’ve been invited to open everything from supermarkets, classrooms, rest homes & hospital wards to dialysis clinics.
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HON Maggie Barry ONZM North Shore MP Retiring 15 Anzac Street P 09 486 0005 E northshore@parliament.govt.nz
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A Justice of the Peace plays an important role in the administration of justice. As your local MP, my role is to interview and recommend any applicants, making 21 successful nominations in my nine years. I commend our local JP’s for the enthusiastic dedication they bring to their voluntary role. If you have some spare time and want to use your skills to serve our vibrant North Shore community, consider becoming a JP. www.justiceofthepeace.org.nz
Having had a 20 year involvement with palliative care as the Patron of Mary Potter Hospice in Wellington where my father died and subsequently as Patron of Hospice New Zealand, I have been closely involved with end-of-life care issues, including chairing a working party on the care of people who are dying in 1998, New Zealand has simply not done well enough to provide fair geographical access to end of life pain relief and we must do better, which is why I’ve worked with expert clinicians to draft a Member’s Bill to guarantee all New Zealanders access to world-class palliative care where ever and whenever they need it. The ‘Access to End of Life Palliative Care’, is now in the Ballot in the name of my friend and colleague Tamaki MP, Simon O’Connor.
I’ve held more than 50 public meetings on a range of contentious local topics including potential developments in Narrow Neck & Bayswater, morning tea events for Seniors, Heritage issues and Euthanasia. Since 2011, many MPs have joined us for business breakfasts, lunches and dinners to discuss the issues that matter to those of us fortunate enough to live on the North Shore.
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MY SHORE LIFE: JANINE JONES
Janine Jones, loving life in Milford Janine Jones of Milford describes herself as a mother to three young adult children, a wife, a fulltime nurse, student studying part-time at university (she will complete her Masters of Health Science at the end of this year) and until Ian and Janine Jones with the COVID-19 changed the Takapuna Rotary Arthur Coombes world, was running the Memorial Cup for Services to the weekly community kitchen Community. Eddie’s Meals with the support of her family and regular volunteers. What do you love most about living in Milford? The village feel, the beach and the ease of walking or cycling to work. Such a beautiful beach. How long have you lived here? Ian and I moved to Milford in 1994 from Whangarei. From the very first day we were made to feel welcome. It’s a wonderful part of Auckland with great people. What activities or organisations are you involved with? Why are you passionate about this? I lead a very privileged life. I have a job, a roof over my head, my health, great kids, a wonderful husband and good friends. What more could I ask for? It is very important to me and my family that we acknowledge and share our blessings. Like everybody else there isn’t a lot of free time (particularly when university assignments are pressing) what with full time work, family life and university, but we just prioritise our weekly commitment to our community. And somehow it just works; the house isn’t always perfect, dinner isn’t always the most nutritious and sometimes the laundry threatens to overwhelm but we get a lot of enjoyment from meeting our guests at Eddie’s Meals every week and that needs to be a priority. The housework can wait! Everyone can find time to give back to their community.
What else might you be involved with if you had more time? There are plenty of things I’d like to get involved with but the reality is that my plate is currently full and there may be a mutiny in the Jones house if I take on anything else. I’d like to get our Volunteering with Eddie’s Meals. elderly population out and about more; I saw a wonderful piece on a three-wheel bicycle that accommodated two in the back and the driver/rider. Wouldn’t that be great to take our elderly guests on a bike ride for fresh air and an outing? If someone wants to make the bike I’ll organise the rest! Tell us about a place that is a secret gem in Milford? The coastal walk between Milford and Takapuna is a gem in any weather. Unfortunately, you do need a degree of mobility to walk it the entire way. Wouldn’t it be great if everyone, regardless of mobility level, could enjoy this beautiful walk? Do you have a favourite local event that you look forward to each year? I’ve always enjoyed the food truck nights held in the Milford Village. It saves me cooking and is a chance for the community to gather. If you could change one aspect about your suburb what would it be? The entrance to Milford Beach via Milford Road is shabby. It’s a trip hazard and needs attention. Who would you most like to have as a neighbour and why? I don’t think I’d change my neighbours. We have great neighbours, but if Barack & Michelle Obama wanted to move in next door I’d be pretty happy to welcome them.
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This month in MILFORD MILFORD BEACH’S NEW SCULPTURE
Have you added Milford Beach’s new sculpture ‘Beacon’ to your #instagram feed yet? Installed earlier this year the mirrored public sculpture installation was supported by the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and provides some creative photography fun.
PAINTED BIRD NOMINATED FOR AWARDS
Kitchener Road’s unique, vintage fashion store Painted Bird has been nominated in three categories in this year’s Westpac Business Awards. These are for Innovation, Community Contribution and People’s Choice. You can vote in the People’s Choice category at www.aucklandbusinessawards.co.nz.
Auckland artist Lang Ea says: “This sculpture symbolises and reflects the significant and courageous achievements of the suffragettes more than a century ago and lights the way for women in the present and future. It has a camellia shape, coloured in violet, at its centre. The colour violet was adopted by suffrage petitioners to represent dignity and self-respect, and in Beacon it speaks to contemporary themes of gender equality and women’s empowerment.”
LYDIA’S JOURNEY TO TWO FEET ON THE GROUND
Local hairdresser Hannah Stead was touched by Lydia Golding’s challenge from been born with a very rare birth defect that left her with a shortened right femur and the need for expensive surgery. Hannah organised a girls pamper day fundraiser at Milford Hair Design to support Lydia’s Journey Givealittle page. Girls enjoyed a fun day with hair styling, face painting, nail painting and more. $4,546 was raised from bookings as well as raffle tickets.
THE HOSPICE SHOP
The Hospice Shop on Kitchener Road is open seven days a week for plenty of pre-loved homewares, clothing, books, games and more.
MILFORD WEEPS BIG DAY OUT
Milford WEEPS – the Wairau Estuary Environment Protection Society – is holding a Big Day Out on Sunday August 30th at Milford Beach Reserve. Starting at 11am, this will be a hands-on fun-filled day for the whole family that will run through until mid-afternoon. The communityled initiative aims to make Wairau Estuary and Milford Beach free of raw sewage and safe for swimming at all times. Organisers say they have local environmental groups joining on the day to showcase their conservation projects. There will also be experts present to advise on how the community can assist with reducing stormwater overflow and maintain secure wastewater systems. There will also be fun games and entertainment for the whole family.
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MILFORD NEWS Your monthly update from Murray Hill, Manager of the Milford Business Association.
What's NEW in MILFORD? MILFORD
Murray Hill
Milford’s a people place Milford Town Centre is such a people-orientated community. My column for this month is all about our people and connecting with local businesses. Two great businesses in Milford Road are the Swiss Bakery & Café and Milford Watch & Clock Centre. Swiss Bakery & Cafe Eveline, owner of the Swiss Cafe & Bakery opened her business way back in 1993. 27 years on it’s firmly imprinted in the fabric of Milford. Eveline knows her regulars on a first name basis – and what they want – often having their coffee made before they have even ordered! Teenagers that came in with their mums back in 1993, are now parents themselves, bringing their own children in to experience the unique selection of treats. Everything is baked on site using the best puff pastry and fillings still made in a timeless and traditional way. One of the most popular treats is called the ‘Naughty Boy’ – a delicious Swiss double layered cookie, complete with jam filling. Many of the products are genuine Swiss recipes from different ‘canton’ (districts) in Switzerland. The premises recently had a complete refit. Callum, the Manager, has worked with Eveline to create a more modern environment for the cafè, both inside and outside in the courtyard, whilst retaining the cafè’s Swiss heritage. There’s a lovely living-wall effect introduced and new plants provide a soft haven where you can relax and enjoy being surrounded by the colour from the Milford beautification project. Design is by Cara at Kings Plant Barn and planting by the Milford Rotary team, assisted by Mike the business association’s gardener. It has all come together beautifully.
Callum, the Manager, has worked with Eveline to create a more modern environment for the cafè, both inside and outside in the courtyard… Callum started with the business seven years ago, as his first after school job and is now a qualified chef who found his passion working in the bakery. He is also Leonie’s fiancée (Eveline’s youngest daughter) – so there’s a love story here as well, which apparently went under the radar for some time! Customer service is top of the list for Callum, who has the ‘gift of the gab’ and true to his English heritage, loves football
– playing for local Takapuna United. As well as delicious treats and great coffee, there are also gifts that are a little bit different, so make sure you pop in and see Eveline, Callum and the team at the Swiss Cafe & Bakery in Milford Road. Milford Watch & Clock Centre Milford Watch and Clock Centre is one of the oldest businesses in Milford. When I was talking with the owners, Tim and Christina, they told me the business was started over 40 years ago by the original owner, Arthur Eckstein. Tim and Christina celebrated 10 years ownership in April this year – in lockdown! Tim is a Horologist – a qualified watchmaker – something of a rarity in this digital age. Tim used to work from home on watch and clock
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repairs and got to know Arthur as he did the overflow of With 30 years in the industry for Christina and Arthur’s repairs from his home workshop. Christina 40 years for Tim, you can be assured that was a university graduate who started at Pascoe’s when you do business with Milford Watch the Jewellers during her university days. That & Clock Centre, you will be dealing with job turned into 18 years at Pascoe’s – 14 of passionate professionals. They pride them in managerial roles. Now it just so themselves on after sales service. happened that Tim called on Pascoes to Tim says that “nothing’s a problem – get items to repair and the rest is history we’ll sort it”. as they say! They now have a son called Dominic. Good to have Channel Magazine When the opportunity came to take back in print post-COVID with over the business when Arthur retired in this bumper issue! Have a great 2010, it was a natural progression. What August. was even better, they lived locally so it See you in Milford, Murray Hill was a no brainer. Tim and Christina have Manager – Milford Business become well-known in Milford and built the Association, business up to the stage where they now have manager@milfordshops.co.nz | 021 950 two fully qualified watchmakers working for them: 463 | www.milfordshops.co.nz Debbie and Gaelle. Tim and Christina. facebook milfordshops Instagram milfordnz youtube MilfordshopsTV As well as servicing and repair, collectables are starting to become popular and they have a great range for you to Associate Membership select from. Whether it be miniature collectable clocks or collectable Here’s an invitation to those locals who run a business from watches, these guys are the specialists to advise you. home. Join the Milford Business Association as an Associate Christina loves how the Milford Town Centre has evolved over Member for a small quarterly fee and become part of the wider the 10 years. She loves the unique owner-operated stores, the Milford Business community. You’ll have access to most of the community-feel that exudes, and the changes to the street scape advantages gained by full membership and a great networking that have occurred. In Milford Road right beside their shop, she platform. To find out more details, go to our website – is looking forward to the completion of the Milford Bus Hub, with www.milfordshops.co.nz and fill out the form under CONTACT planters at the bus stops, new digital signage and the activation of at the top right hand corner of the home page. the Countdown wall.
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LOVE YOUR LOCALS: TABITHA BECROFT Tabitha Becroft at her favourite spot in Lyford Reserve.
Tabitha Becroft
Planting seeds, growing community Heather Barker Vermeer takes a walk with Tabitha Becroft around Lyford Reserve in Sunnynook When you begin to walk a path, there is often no way of knowing where it will lead. If a path is yet to be forged, new ground has to be broken and a way paved for others to follow. Tabitha Becroft knows a thing or two about leading the way – she’s an expert in planting seeds… Two moss-covered rocks mark the entrance to the peaceful sanctuary of Lyford Reserve. Unassuming, natural, uplifting, this pocket of woodland in the suburb of Sunnynook is a labour of love for local resident Tabitha Becroft. Unassuming, natural and uplifting herself, Tabitha has made Lyford Reserve into a magnet for many, at a time when connection to nature and community is needed more than ever. When, as part of Sunnynook Community Association, Tabitha made an approach to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board more than four years ago, she could not have foreseen the future need she was seeking to fill. A successful funding application led to work commencing on a 750-metre path project to create a bush walk and nature sanctuary for the North Shore neighbourhood. An unkempt
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area adjacent to Sunnynook Primary School was to be transformed into a useable, enjoyable landscape. “For a long time, this was just a bit of forgotten bit of bush. It was originally farmland that was left to grow over. Some of it was covered in pine trees, much of it had become overgrown wetland. In 2016, we got funding to start planning a path to go through it. It allowed us to decide where the path would go and all the engineering work that would need to be done.” Local engineering firm Stellar Projects got to work. “My husband is an engineer, so I roped him in to the project. He and his company did more than double the amount of work they were contracted to do; I really made the most of him being involved! His team went way above and beyond.” There was an existing path from Sunnynook Primary School that ran to nowhere but a few metres into the overgrown bush area. This was a natural starting point, which came with the opportunity of collaboration. “The neat thing with having a path running from the school was that the school could become very involved with the project too.” Tabitha’s four children (now aged 12 to 16) attended Sunnynook Primary. Since they left, she has stayed strongly connected to the school, not only as a result of the Lyford Reserve project but also by teaching gardening classes there three days a week. With the school on board, a core of 12 volunteers from the school and Sunnynook Community Association rolled up their sleeves and got to work. Next, more than 20 helpers from the locally based Shanshan Chinese group came along to help. “The people from Shanshan were amazing!” More and more locals joined the effort. “There were often several families down here with their kids. People would come down here to hang out and help out.” Tackling the task of clearing the way for the path took a massive collective effort. Volunteers did what they could with what they had. “The big trees we didn’t really touch, we’d be taking out the wattles and the weeds. As volunteers, we were not allowed to get stuck in with chainsaws! We had to leave that to the professionals.” A stream runs through the reserve, the natural fauna helping clean the stormwater before it hits the estuary. “It’s one of the main areas where water flows into the Wairau Estuary. I feel good knowing that at least that water is getting cleaned before it goes out to the sea.” This meant bridges also needed to be part of the plan. The widest of these ended up being created entirely out of recycled plastic.
Lyford Crescent entrance to Lyford Reserve.
All the work came to fruition with the 750-metre path being completed in early 2019, ahead of an official opening in March last year. More than 1000 trees have been planted over the past year, with 700 of these being planted by the local school. Tabitha delights in taking schoolchildren into the reserve to learn about the eco-system, as well as running a garden-to-table programme, which involves pupils cooking and eating veggies they’ve grown themselves. The path is also used for the school’s crosscountry running events. Tabitha by her favourite Lyford Tabitha Becroft by the bridge made The extraordinary times of 2020 meant Lyford Reserve Reserve artwork. from recyled plastic. really came into its own. “One thing that lockdown showed us, was how much we value our reserves,” says Tabitha. “I membership of the local community association and far beyond. think people were really grateful to have this place to come during “We’re trying to improve the gardens around Sunnynook lockdown. I know I was. As well as daily walks, I also got a bit obsessed Community Centre. We’re talking to the community to see what with plant photography over that time. There is so much to see and they want and need. The area around it currently looks neglected take in here.” but the centre itself is one of the most well-used community centres Tabitha’s mum Genevieve Becroft paved the way for her daughter, in Auckland, so it deserves to look loved! inspiring her with her love of nature. “My mum was really passionate “There is also an old broken playground next to it, which we want about gardening and conservation.” Also a prominent advocate for, to turn into a place where people come together; to play, to meet, and patron of, the arts, Genevieve now has dementia but, Tabitha says, to hold events. Sometimes it’s the little things that can make a big remains in good spirits. difference to the community; to people’s lives.” During the daunting days of April, May and June this year, Jobs on Lyford Reserve are also ongoing. “There’s always more messages of kindness and motivation sprung like hope eternal in work to be done!” Volunteers to clear gorse, weeds and some of the Lyford reserve; hidden in bushes, written on stones, etched into planks bigger, more gnarly bushes would be particularly welcomed, Tabitha and even elaborately crafted into fairy tree trunk castles. “It was quite says. She also recently set 20 rat bait boxes and five possum traps special! The reserve provided people with a place to go; a place they throughout the area. Working with Pest Free Auckland has been one could connect with nature and spend some time outside. The lovely of Tabitha’s many contracted roles, all of which have focused on messages and artworks that appeared were really wonderful. I added contributing positively to the natural landscape of the North Shore a couple myself. I never quite got around to doing the workout routine she loves. someone wrote out, though!” Like the nature within it, the Lyford Reserve project will continue Sunnynook Bush is how the reserve is known, according to to evolve. “Eventually we’ll replace the pine trees, but there’s no council records. “I don’t like that name,” says Tabitha. “There’s a way we could get rid of them all at present. They’re home to ruru / Sunnynook Park and a Sunnynook Bush. They’re too similar, which morepork and other birds and provide a shelter for so much wildlife. can be confusing. I think it deserves its own name. Coming off Lyford But eventually, the 50-year plan if you like, is to replace the pines Crescent, Lyford Reserve makes sense. We just need to get the council with natives such as totora, titoki… so many I can’t list!” The energy up to speed with that now,” she smiles. of her vision is palpable. Another job on Tabitha’s ‘to do’ list is to breathe new life into the “By the time they’ve grown tall, hopefully my kids will be roping local community centre’s surrounds. Her passionate for the community their kids into keeping this place special for their kids too…” she lives in, and its natural environment, is glaringly apparent from her
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SUNNYNOOK COMMUNITY CENTRE: NEWS
By Bronwyn Bound, Sunnynook Community Centre Manager
News from Sandra Jacobs
Greetings from Harold is out and about again in Sunnynook schools on the North Shore! Community Centre Sandra Jacobs.
Harold is very excited to back in schools around the North Shore! The mobile classrooms are once again full of students engaging in the vibrant teaching and learning programmes which complement the health and wellbeing of students from preschool through to junior high! Just recently Harold visited Westminster Christian School, with Jenni Gilbertson, one of our super talented educators. Students from the preschool through to intermediate level engaged with interactive lessons using a range of technology to tap into their creative imaginations. The Healthy Harold programme, presented by Jenni and Harold, empowered students to make positive choices while promoting robust physical and mental health. Harold reached for the stars, which he shared with his many friends in the mobile classroom. At Life Education, we are proud to align our work with the New Zealand Child and Youth Wellbeing framework. We actively promote and support children to build self-esteem and resilience through our tailormade lessons and programmes. We are still looking for volunteers to join our worthwhile mission of providing essential teaching and learning programmes to our tamariki on the North Shore. Should you be interested in joining our Trust please visit our website for more information. Deputy Chair Life Education North Shore Contact us: secretary@lifeeducationnorthshore.nz Visit: www.lifeeducationnorthshore.nz
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We are so excited to have all of our groups back up and running after lockdown. In mid July we distributed our Term 3 Community Newsletter as well as our six monthly Kennedy Park Community Newsletter. These can also be collected from the Community Centre foyer. Check out our website for more information about what you can participate in at the Sunnynook Community Centre and Kennedy Park Observation Post. The Community Centre will be holding its AGM (Annual General Meeting) on Wednesday 12th August 2020 at 7pm. If you are interested in attending please phone us on 410 4902.
It is wonderful to see the Glenfield Rugby League Club and our Holiday Programme (during July) making the most of the reopened fields on Sunnynook Park. It is wonderful to see the Glenfield Rugby League Club and our Holiday Programme (during July) making the most of the reopened fields on Sunnynook Park.
At the Sunnynook Community Association AGM in June, a plaque in memory of Hineipoua Grindlay was installed on one of the seats at Sunnynook Park. Hine was a Maori Warden and lived opposite the Sunnynook Community Centre for many, many years. The plaque was suggested by John Godfrey from the Association and provided by Dempsey Wood Civil who were the contractors that removed the soil from Sunnynook Park and got to know Hine very well. We do hope that everyone is well and that you are all enjoying getting back out into your wonderful Community. Take care and look after each other. All the best Bronwyn Bound, Centre Manager
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CHANNEL YOUTH FEATURE
Staying positive in tough times by Jessy Thurston
It can be a challenge to stay positive when times get tough, but being able to recognise how to process any situation with a clear mind and remain optimistic has so many worthwhile benefits. It’s not all that hard to start thinking with a glass half-full mentality once you know how to do it. There are a few ways you can teach yourself to stress less often if you take different approaches to how you process everyday events. It’s important to acknowledge the things in your life that you are grateful for so you can turn to them when you do start to be consumed by a negative turn of events. For me personally, it’s the little things. Taking a walk on the beach, sitting down for ten minutes with a coffee for a breather, or spending a little bit of quality time with friends and family. These are small things that I know I can always count on to cheer me up, which help me to you deal with them is the gateway to positive thinking throughout all ground myself when I don’t feel so positive. aspects of life. Being optimistic does not always come easy, especially when it Support systems are just as important as self-reflection, as they help seems there are no positives to a situation. It’s always worthwhile to relieve burdens of stress just as much as processing things by yourself. put aside some time to process thoughts and emotions properly, Getting comfortable with sharing your thoughts and emotions with the rather than pushing them away or accepting them as far more people around you can be so rewarding, and helps to alleviate some negative than they actually are. It’s funny how our brain tends to take of the unnecessary worries that build on us so heavily. Confiding in thoughts and instantly think the worst when the reality is far less bleak those who you trust and who you know care for you is not a bad thing. than it seems. Self-reflection is a great way to pause and reevaluate Some people struggle to tell others what is bothering them when they how you can approach things differently. start feeling the pressure, and believe it’s unfair to pour their concerns Meditation is something that we’ve all heard is good for the soul, onto someone else. This fear is common but usually not helpful, as and it works tremendously well as a way to find the balance in your support systems are there to listen mind and body when negative thoughts when things aren’t going so well. arise. Sitting down and finding what Sitting down and finding what works Most of the time just talking about works for you – whether it’s silence and a situation with someone else can letting go of everything weighing you for you - whether its silence and make it feel less overwhelming. Make down, or listening to a guided meditation letting go of everything weighing it clear to whoever you’re talking to before you go to sleep – is a fantastic that you don’t expect them to solve option when things seem to be dragging you down, or listening to a guided your problems, but rather to just be a in your life. This is about checking meditation before you go to sleep listening ear as you rant away some of yourself and learning to let go before - is a fantastic option when things the tension. a small negative thought erupts into a Aside from all of these tips, stressful event that you can’t seem to seem to be dragging in your life. maintaining a relatively healthy shake. lifestyle and looking after yourself Checking yourself and how you are and your overall wellbeing are important when it comes to remaining interpreting things is also a good first step into shaping your lifestyle optimistic. Getting regular exercise and fueling your body well are into something more optimistic. Each time something bothers you, basic stepping stones to changing a negative mindset. Making an spend a moment to process it properly and decide whether it is effort to keep all four areas of your wellbeing strong – physical, worth worrying about. Ask yourself whether it will matter in a week. emotional, mental, and spiritual – goes hand in hand with positive If not, there is no need to spend more than a few minutes fretting thinking. You’re more likely to think positively when your overall over small issues. The same goes for minor things going lopsided in wellbeing is looked after, and you’re more likely to have a strong your day that can easily turn into a bad mood which continues longer wellbeing when you put positive thinking into practice. than necessary. If you learn to accept bad moments as merely just Learning to be a bit more optimistic and approach situations with moments, it becomes a lot easier to switch up your mood so you aren’t left in a funk because of small mishaps. Of course, it’s easier said a positive mind is a step-by-step process but definitely worth it to combat stress and negative thinking! than done, but picking up on these patterns and being aware of how
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Paul Blair
Paul Blair, CEO of Infrastructure New Zealand.
A vision for the future Christine Young talks to Devonport’s Paul Blair about business, the community and his love of the Shore It’s clear from even a short conversation with Devonport resident Paul Blair, CEO of Infrastructure New Zealand, that he’s passionate about infrastructure – the complexities, the challenges, and the opportunities that new approaches to infrastructure maintenance and development offer for local communities and New Zealand as a whole. Christine Young talks to Paul about his job, and his community interests. Paul is proudly North Shore born and bred. He was born in North Shore hospital and grew up in Birkenhead and Torbay before his family relocated to Hauraki Corner, conveniently just before he started at Takapuna Grammar, where his three sons are now pupils. Apart from a stint at Waikato University where he gained Bachelor of Management Studies majoring in Finance, and a 13-year OE that took him to the UK for two years and Australia for 11, the Shore has always been home. He and his family now live in Devonport, in the old Presbyterian church hall, which they purchased along with the venerable old church from chess grandmaster Murray Chandler two and a half years ago. “The church is a real gem, a beautiful building which we love,” he enthuses. But it’s badly in need of earthquake strengthening, and the family is “glamping” in the hall while they make plans for the church itself. “Given that it’s a heritage building, it’s really important to the community,” says Paul, “and we’re taking time to figure out how to strengthen it and ideally return it to community use. It’s complicated by heritage, cost and complexity.” Right now, he adds, it can’t be used by the community because it’s not safe. In addition to taking on the challenge of a neglected heritage icon, Paul has also taken on a new career challenge, moving from institutional banking, heading a 90-strong team for BNZ focused on the needs of New Zealand’s largest corporates, financial institutions and government clients, and developing and leading BNZ’s infrastructure strategy. A year ago, he was appointed CEO of Infrastructure New Zealand, moving to the executive role after four years as a director on Infrastructure New Zealand’s board. He now has the operational bit between his teeth to ensure that central and local government, government departments and private entities collectively give due attention, and apply some new thinking, to infrastructure issues.
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He may be a North Shore boy, but when it comes to infrastructure, Paul is a broad and deep thinker, driven by the interests of New Zealand’s diverse communities and the need for strong planning based on a vision of where and what we want New Zealand to be. His enthusiasm for the opportunities offered to New Zealand if we can get infrastructure right is tempered by his concern at “misalignment” in how we approach infrastructure planning and financing. He aims for Infrastructure New Zealand to earn its self-proclaimed “thought leadership” role by engaging stakeholders and the public, mobilising the organisation’s 140 members, and acting as a catalyst to link local and national government and the private sector across traditionally siloed boundaries, to ensure that development properly serves the New Zealand’s needs, now and in the future. Paul’s focus is on the potential for coordinated long-term thinking and planning to create great community results. Just what is infrastructure, and what are Paul’s concerns? Infrastructure, Paul concedes, is a very broad term. A “simplistic definition is that it is the physical platform on which you deliver wellbeing (economic, social, environmental and cultural) outcomes for people”. More specifically, infrastructure is usually defined as either horizontal (such as roads, rail, water, electricity, telecomms) or vertical (e.g. hospitals, schools, universities, government buildings). According to Infrastructure New Zealand, approximately 40% of New Zealand’s $300 billion-worth of infrastructure is owned by the central government; approximately 40% by local government and the remaining 20% by private companies. The “misalignment” that plagues the country’s infrastructure maintenance and development partly results from the imbalance in revenue available to devote to publicly-owned infrastructure where 90% of all taxes are held by central government while only 10% of taxes (and rates) is held by local government. Yet local roads, public transport, water and sewage and most ports and airports are owned and funded by local government. “We have a misaligned government system, a misalignment of responsibility and of funding,” says Paul. Taxes paid to central government amount (on average) to just over $15,250 a person; by contrast, taxes (rates) to local government are just over $1,125 per
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person, yet we expect local councils to deliver our most essential local infrastructure. In growth centre’s like the North Shore, where councils must develop new infrastructure to support growth, councils are constrained in how they can generate the necessary revenue. For example, says Paul, the tax benefits of the planned explosive growth on the North Shore are 90:10 to the government, yet the costs of the infrastructure to support that growth largely fall to Auckland Council. “It’s great that Auckland has developed the Unitary Plan – but Auckland Council doesn’t have the funding to deliver on that plan…. We don’t have an alignment between what Auckland Council can do, and what [growth on] the North Shore can contribute to the country. We should have an all-of-government system where central and local government are on the same page.”
…when it comes to infrastructure, Paul is a broad and deep thinker, driven by the interests of New Zealand’s diverse communities… Paul Blair.
It’s all very well to have (as we do) transparent and non-corrupt government systems and processes in which every last cent is accounted for. “Our view is that we need to move on from some of those ideologies, that you embrace the messiness and accountability of focusing on delivering great outcomes for people, even where central government doesn’t have the money to do it all itself. We need government to do this delicate balancing act where they intervene more in some things, for example in housing, as well as enable local government and the private sector to deliver more. The answer is a partnership.” It can happen; development can be facilitated and sped up, with nudges from organisation’s like Infrastructure New Zealand and support from central government. For example, on the North Shore, the Milldale development is using an alternative funding structure that involves landowner Fulton Hogan building the infrastructure, with Crown Infrastructure Partners (which was also instrumental in the nationwide ultrafast broadband rollout) and ACC involved in funding. “Housing can be brought forward by about 10-plus years from where it would be if Auckland Council had to fund it,” says Paul. “There’s an opportunity for the private sector to work with central government to get things done faster.” With the aim of stimulating such thinking and guiding infrastructure development out of siloed thinking (public versus private, or housing versus health versus roads, for example), Paul initiated (“rushed out” in his words) an online summit, Vision Week, during the Covid-19 lockdown, in line with his philosophy that “perfection is the enemy of progress”. Pulling together funding from a diverse group of companies and organisations, he amassed an impressive group of 36 New Zealander’s from diverse industries and backgrounds and produced the digital think-tank looking at issues like quality housing and sustaining New Zealand – aimed at helping create “an ambitious long-term vision for our lifestyle”. This achieved more than 350,000 interactions over social media. The sessions, including a 10-minute slot from the Prime Minister on the final day, are all available to view at www.visionweek.co.nz. Ideas are still welcome. It was, says Paul, just a start, a way to prompt the government to take visionary planning seriously and to take a bottom-up perspective on the future of New Zealand. It’s a “work in progress”, but he believes that the Covid-19 shock has given us the opportunity to not continue to put up with what we have. “There are problems New Zealand is not addressing… but our systems are set up to be short term, to favour tactical problems.” He’d like to see a “possibility programme” for New Zealand, a set of visionary, long-term aims that we can work towards. As he points out, getting to the moon was an aim
set by President Kennedy without any idea of how it was going to be achieved; once the goal was set, there was something to aim for. The default, he suggests, is that miss out on our potential, and “kick the can to the next generation”. Which brings us to another of Paul’s many interests and involvements. Last year, shortly after he started as CEO at Infrastructure New Zealand, he became chair of North Shore-based Yes Disability Services Trust board. He is also on the board of the Yes Disability Action Foundation Board, which owns the building from which Yes and other disability organisations operate. Asked by his business mentor Gary Monk to become involved, Paul had not taken much prompting. His 16-year-old son is autistic; Paul had been involved in Autism Awareness Australia, and he knows how difficult it can be to navigate the system to achieve the services and support needed for people with disabilities to succeed. He’s acutely aware that while they had the resources to invest in his son’s future, many families do not. In addition, many people supported them in non-financial ways. Yes, like many charitable Trusts, is a small organisation, and Paul, like other trustees, is actively involved in many facets of supporting its ongoing success. “It’s time for me to give back,” he says. Paul gives full credit to the operational team for its success. “Yes, is a fantastic organisation,” he says. Paul says the Yes team, led by the extraordinary Sonia Thursby, worked with more than 5000 people during lockdown, using phone, social media and “calling from the gate”, to provide information, reassurance, arrange care, and dealing with anxiety and mental health issues. As with infrastructure, so with Yes: Paul has the same energy and passion, and a clear view of the difference Yes makes to the many people it works with and to the other disability organisations with which it shares its premises. “We can show up to 10 times the impact from the amounts invested,” he says. We end our discussion almost as it began, talking about the North Shore. “The North Shore has enormous potential.” But for intensification of Takapuna (and other suburbs) to succeed, it needs a rapid transit solution, and for growth on the Shore to take place, infrastructure needs to be planned and built – in the right places. Civic, business and community leaders need to work together to develop a coordinated spatial plan that maps out not just land use, but considers the social, economic, environmental and cultural impacts well into the future. “We need an ambitious, funded, coordinated plan for North Shore’s success,” he says.
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DEVONPORT NEWS
By Shaulyn van Baaren Devonport Business Improvement District Manager
Loving the winter in Devonport
Devonport Community News for this month with Maria Teape, Devonport Community Coordinator, Devonport Peninsula Trust Shaulyn van Baaren.
One of the beautiful things about Devonport is how it just keeps getting better! Often thought of as a summer destination, Devonport village offers warmth, comfort and plenty of fun, even in the winter months. With many exciting things to do, especially on a crisp, sunny day, leave the weight of the world at home and feel the stress instantly melt away as you enter the village. Earlier this month our new stateof-the-art playground opened at Windsor Reserve. Just off the banks of Devonport Beach, with a towering Bean Rock-inspired structure, this playground is quickly becoming a fast favourite for children of all ages. With a number of cafés nearby and plenty of seating around the playground, families can supervise their takeaway coffee in hand, while chatting with friends as their littlies play for hours on end. We also welcomed Jess’ Underground Kitchen to our, already fantastic list of Devonport dining experiences. Jess’ Underground Kitchen – JUK for short – offers healthy, freshly cooked meals (for pick up or delivery). Each is made with love and packed full of flavour. Convenient for busy families or singles looking for an easy and tasty way to eat well, JUK is located near the top of Victoria Road. Just look for the eye-catching, black and white mural as you drive down into the village. Because we, like you, always dream of warmer weather, plans have begun for three dynamic spring events that you will not want to miss. Mark your calendar now for: GLOW 2020: Part of Artweek Auckland, this event is returning for it’s sixth year on October 16th & 17th. Friday After 5 Open Street Party: To be held alongside GLOW, just around the corner on Clarence Street on Friday, October 16th. Fashion on the Wharf: Ready to bring it big again this year on Thursday, November 12, this luxurious evening activates the Devonport Ferry Terminal like never before! Tickets sold out weeks in advance last year and we expect no different this year. So keep an eye on www.devonport.co.nz or www.facebook.com/devonportvillage for details to come on this fantastic spring line-up! For now though, layer yourself up, dawn your beanie and puffer jacket and make your way down to see us! Until next time, Shaulyn Visit: www.devonport.co.nz
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Devonport buzzing in August
Maria Teape.
Winter Fun Preschool Play mornings at The Rose Centre in Belmont continue this month. Sessions are every Friday morning, 9:30am - 11am, and run continuously until the end of October. The free, casual attendance sessions are the perfect way to keep little ones active and socialised during the colder, wetter months. Caregiver supervision is required, and extra precaution is being taken at COVID-19 Alert Level 1. Please visit our website for more details: www.devonportpeninsulatrust.nz Everyone is welcome to the next Devonport Community Network meeting on Thursday 13th August, 10:00am - 12:00pm at the Devonport Yacht Club, 25 King Edward Pde in Devonport. This quarterly meeting is about promoting networking among residents and local community groups. The session commences with morning tea and a chance to network informally, then we hear from guest speakers on topical local matters. For more information contact Maria ph: 445 9533 or email: maria@devonportpeninsulatrust.nz
Devonport Folk Music Club have another great line-up of events for August, including Skiffy Rivets in concert on Monday 17th August… Connect with nature and your local community with Restoring Takarunga Hauraki (RTH). Meet with like-minded people and find out more about what’s on at the RTH Network meeting on Wednesday 12th August, 7pm at The Barracks, Fort Takapuna Reserve. Make your own tui nectar feeder at a workshop led by RTH and Claystore volunteers. The workshop takes place on Thursday 20th August, 10am-11:30am, at the Claystore Community Workshop, 27 Lake Rd, Devonport. Young people aged under 13 years with a supervising adult are welcome. For more information contact Lance: pestfreedevonport@gmail.com Devonport Folk Music Club has another great line-up of events for August, including Skiffy Rivets in concert on Monday 17th August, 8pm at The Bunker, Takarunga. Led by Pete Parnham, Skiffy Rivets are Americana, folk, swing, country and bluegrass, all wrapped up in a harmonious trio. Tickets $20 and bookings essential – phone: 445 2227. Company Theatre presents ‘Peninsula’ by Gary Henderson. Performed at The Rose Centre in Belmont, the show season runs from Saturday 15 – Saturday 29th August. Show times are Wed-Sun, 8pm with matinee performances on Sundays at 2pm. Set on the Banks Peninsula, South Island, in the 1960s, this is a warm-hearted and open-eyed snapshot of life in New Zealand’s 20th century rural communities. Rich with Kiwi nostalgia and performed by five talented actors who play two characters each - one young and one older. For tickets and more information visit: http://companytheatre.co.nz/ Noho ora mai Maria
This month in DEVONPORT GREEN PLANET MOVES TO NUMBER 75
Popular local store Green Planet has moved to 75 Victoria Road, the premises in the lovely old Alison’s building previously occupied by Wallis. Green Planet has been a staple in Devonport for a long time, offering loads of excellent gifts as well as stocking New Zealand made possum and merino knitwear. If you are looking for gifts or knitwear then shop local on the Shore from Green Planet in Devonport!
DELICIOUS HEALTHY MEALS AND MORE
Jess’ Underground Kitchen (JUK) is a new kid on the Devonport block, opening on Tuesday 16th June in the space that was previously My Room. They’ve brightened up the high profile corner site and hit the ground running with a welcome party on Wednesday 8th July and have enjoyed great community engagement for their delicious healthy meals that are available instore and also via home delivery. Members of the Channel Mag family have been frequenting the new Devonport store – Jess’ fourth; there are also stores at Herne Bay, Remuera and Parnell. Jess’ Devonport team serves up ready-to-heat meals, baking, seasonal salads and cabinet food, artisan deli goods and good coffee. Welcome to Devo JUK!
JANET’S TWO BEARS IN A BUBBLE
Janet Bingham at Bear Brother’s Denim (61 Victoria Road) wrote, illustrated and published a children’s book during COVID-19 lockdown. When lockdown came in late March, no one knew what to expect – least of all two denim-clad bears living in a seaside suburb of Auckland. We are told that Janet’s book is a charming, contemplative account of those bears navigating the highs and lows of level four within their bubble of two. Janet has created a beautifully illustrated keepsake of this extraordinary time with witty, heartfelt conversations that will ring true with readers. This book is apparently one to treasure.
BISTRO LA POSTE NOW LICENCED
We’ve featured Bistro La Poste in previous issues of Channel Mag and were thrilled to hear that they received their liquor licence on Tuesday 9th June. They report that they have been fully booked for most evenings since. If you haven’t been along to this new cosy French restaurant in the Old Devonport Post Office building you don’t know what you’ve been missing. Open Wednesday to Friday for lunch 12pm until 3pm and dinner from 5.30pm until late; Saturday and Sunday from 12pm until late for lunch and dinner.
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RETIREMENT LIVING WITH RYMAN William Sanders Retirement Village manager Murray Bain at the entrance to the village.
William Sanders village great for the community Aidan Bennett pays a visit to meet Murray Bain, Manager, Devonport’s new William Sanders Retirement Village It’s no secret that the William Sanders Retirement Village in Devonport has been a topical project even when it was a glint in Mr Ryman’s eye. There were those who were looking forward to it and there were those who were not. It consumed column centimetres in local publications and comments on social media. This writer was always a fan. I had seen the lifestyle that these type of villages had given family members over many years, and in the past decade my mother has loved the lifestyle she leads in her village near Takapuna. I reckon William Sanders Village was much-needed for Devonport. It was good that Ryman prevailed, and a couple of years on their wonderful William Sanders Retirement Village is very much part of the community. When completed it will also provide 120 jobs for local people which is great for the Devonport peninsula. I was wandering past William Sanders Village one day while exercising during lockdown and got talking to a gentleman of a similar age to me and he just happened to have a mother living at the village. I quizzed him on it and he said she absolutely loved it. He raved about it. His mum was enjoying the lifestyle as much as mine was in her village. So I decided to go along and find out more about William Sanders Retirement Village. In mid-July it was time to pay a visit and talk to manager Murray Bain.
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AIDAN BENNETT: Murray, how long have you been the manager at William Sanders Retirement Village? Were you here through the start-up phase? MB: I have been with the William Sanders Retirement Village and Ryman Healthcare since April 2019. The period from April to now has been focused on welcoming and supporting our residents in their brand new independent apartments. AB: Do you have a background working in this sector? MB: Working for Ryman Healthcare is a career change for me. My previous career was in tertiary vocational education. I was looking to work in a field where my skills were transferable and the company values aligned to my own. The purpose of the company had to be meaningful. Ryman Healthcare well and truly met those criteria and I am loving it. AB: When did Ryman acquire the site and when was the first sod of soil turned on the site? MB: The site was acquired back in 2014 – it was formerly a Navy housing development. Work began in late 2017. AB: How many people live here now and how many people will there be at the completion? MB: We currently have 54 Apartments that accommodate 70 residents. We are expecting to have a total to 485 to 500 residents once everything is complete. AB: When will the village be fully completed? MB: We do not have a firm date in mind.
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AB: What are the different living options in the village? MB: The village will offer independent apartment living where residents are fully independent while enjoying the benefits of living in the Ryman community. Serviced apartment living provides the options of higher levels of care whilst retaining the independence of apartment living. More concentrated levels of care that we provide are rest home, hospital and special care.
The village will offer independent apartment living where residents are fully independent whilst enjoying the benefits of living in the Ryman community. AB: What facilities/amenities do you have here now and what are still to come? MB: At the moment our existing facilities are limited to our independent apartment living. Services will be phased in progressively from the start of October to include a swimming pool, hairdressing salon, beauty salon, Triple A activities, van outings, billiards room, men’s shed, crafts centre, movie theatre, activities room, dining rooms, activities room, café, e-taxi, village host and bowling greens.
AB: You guys must be thrilled with how the village has fitted into the area? There was a bit of resistance before it was built but locals seem to love it now. I only hear good stuff. MB: I am aware that there was some resistance at the start of the project. However my experience with our local community has been very pleasant. We work hard to be good citizens and we are looking forward to more community involvement as the village develops. AB: What have the challenges been since you started in the role? MB: For me personally, it has been the challenge of coming up to speed with the operations, procedures and expectations that Ryman have in place to achieve the purpose of ‘good enough for mum and dad’. Ryman certainly knows how to ensure that consistent levels of excellence in service levels and care are delivered. AB: What do your residents love about living here? MB: Our residents are ‘family’. Our team know that it is a privilege to be able to work in their homes and we work hard to respect that opportunity and we do everything in our control to make their experience the best we can make it. We do have fabulous residents. AB: Why should people come and live here and what is the availability at this stage? MB: Companionship, security, progressions of care and a fantastic living environment. Living at the William Sanders Retirement Village will provide all of the above. AB: Complete the following. I love leading the William Sanders Retirement Village… MB: …because we have a team who are challenged to fulfilling the Ryman purpose of “good enough for mum and dad”. This team will deliver on that promise. www.rymanhealthcare.co.nz/villages/auckland/william-sanders Note: The retirement village takes the name of William Edward Sanders (Lieutenant Commander) who was the only member of New Zealand’s naval personnel to ever receive a Victoria Cross. He was awarded this after his command, the HMS Prize, a three-masted schooner operating as a “Q” or “Mystery” ship was involved in a showdown with a German U-boat on 30th April 1917. Sanders Avenue in Takapuna also takes his name. William Sanders and his family lived locally and he went to Takapuna School. He died aged just 34 in August 1917 when HMS Prize was torpedoed and sunk by another German U-boat and all lives were lost.
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NORTH SHORE HISTORY: WITH DAVID VERRAN
‘The Devonport News’ and the ‘North Shore Press’ By David Verran Over the years a number of local newspapers have started off full of enthusiasm and then either foundered after only a few issues, or were absorbed by other titles. Devonport Museum has two examples of these, which were received by donation. ‘The Devonport News’ was described as the “official organ of the Devonport Businessmen’s Association’ and the first issue was likely published in July 1949. The Association had been incorporated in 1948. The Number Two issue for August 1949 proudly affirms that the ‘News’ now covered all three-thousand plus homes in Devonport Borough (3,467 copies). It was free of charge, four columns across and four pages long, and published by North Shore Printers in Albert Street, Courtesy of Devonport Museum. Devonport. Frank Lowe was the editor. Volume One, Number One is missing, but Numbers Two, Four, Five and Six remain. In Number Two, as well as featuring local businesses in Devonport, the middle two columns of the first page featured ‘Early days of Devonport’, with a reproduction of an 1880 photograph of Church Street and surrounds. This and subsequent front page articles to Number Five, inclusive, were quite possibly written by local historian and printer Tom Walsh, or at least used him as their source. Number Two also includes brief reports from the first annual ball of the North Shore Fire Brigade, held at the main North Shore entertainment centre, the Pirate Shippe in Milford. There were also reports from local parent-teacher associations, the Scouts and Girl Guides and from the North Shore Caledonian Society. The Takapuna and Devonport Businessmen’s Association also held a joint ‘social and dance’, at the Milford tennis pavilion. Elsewhere in Number Two, we have a report on North Shore hockey, along with those from local soccer and cricket clubs. The ‘Women’s section’ offered household hints, recipes and ‘charm hints for today’. Advertisements included those for locally produced Eldora Ice Cream and North Shore Dry Cleaning. Number Four is dated October 1949 and follows the same format as Number Two. It also features the “promising young pianist” Barbara Jury and proposals to re-organise traffic at the Devonport Wharf Terminal. Number Five is dated November 1949 and a brief article on page two celebrates 50 years of the Salvation Army in Devonport. Ladies’ bowls, along with cricket, are the sporting foci. Number Six for December 1949 adds in reports on swimming as a sport. From 5 April 1950, the ‘Devonport News’ was incorporated into the ‘North Shore Times’.
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The ‘North Shore Press’ is solely represented by Volume One, Number Three, for Tuesday 23 November 1954. It was published in association with ‘The East Coast Bays News’, and both fortnightly publications were on sale at all ‘newsagents’ from Bayswater to Torbay. They were three pence each (two cents), and the ‘Press’ was five columns across and eight pages in length. They were edited by Timothy Stack Hickey (1889-1974) of 5 William Street in Takapuna, and printed by the Northern Printing Company of Takapuna. Editor of the ‘Opunake Times’ from 1919 to June 1930, Hickey became editor of the ‘The Bridge’ newspaper (published in Birkenhead and Takapuna) from 1930, the ‘North Shore News’ from 1931, the ‘Tribune’ from 1935, the ‘New Zealand Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News’ from 1936 and the ‘Takapuna Bulletin’ from 1953. Very few copies remain of ‘The Bridge’ and none of the ‘Takapuna Bulletin’. He also edited the ‘North Shore Times’ for a time, following its amalgamation with the ‘North Shore Press’. As well as a report from a talk by local M.P. Dean Eyre to the Takapuna Rotary Club, and coverage of local issues, this issue of the ‘North Shore Press’ features advertisements from local businesses, including G. Nicks and Son, timber and joinery merchants of Northcroft Street, and Galbraith’s plumbing. Cricket and bowling are the sporting foci and there is an advertisement for the ‘555’ cinema in Browns Bay. Inghams Hardware of Hall’s Corner in Takapuna advertised English bone china, Italian crushed marble ornaments and boxed cutlery as Christmas specials. Roberts Electrical had a Kelvinator home freezer on display, and also advertised the availability of musical recordings by Doris Day and Benny Goodman. david.verran@xtra.co.nz
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EDUCATION: ROSMINI COLLEGE
Staff vs Prefects Football game.
Filipino Lunch.
Rosmini Day
On Wednesday July 1st, Rosmini Day was celebrated at Rosmini College with two masses, shared Form Class morning teas and a special lunch cooked by Rosmini College’s Filipino community. The two masses, led by Father Craig Dunford, demonstrated the multicultural nature of the college as the Prayers of the Faithful were spoken in different languages and the offertory was performed by the Pasifika group. Rosmini Day concluded with a Prefects vs Teachers Football game, which was watched by the entire school. Despite a spirited performance by the teachers, the prefects won 3 – 2. The Filipino
Rosmini Day Mass.
lunch, together with a Young Vinnies’ sausage sizzle and a mufti day held earlier in the week, raised $3,315.60 for Caritas. A big thank you to Albany Pak ‘n Save for providing the items for the Young Vinnies’ sausage sizzle. Rosmini Rugby.
Rosmini Hockey.
Rosmini Sport
The students at Rosmini College are delighted that school sport has resumed across all codes. Ms Judith Morrogh, a geography teacher at Rosmini, has managed to take a number of amazing photographs of the boys in action.
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MASSEY UNIVERSITY NEWS
Massey researchers assess mood of nation as 2020 elections loom Massey University researchers are conducting online surveys in partnership with Stuff media to gauge the nation’s mood on key issues in the lead up to the September 19 elections and in the wake of a global pandemic. Around 75,000 people responded to the first of two surveys launched in July, created by politics lecturer and media commentator Associate Professor Grant Duncan and political and cross-cultural psychologist Professor James Liu, with PhD student Sarah Choi, Associate Professor Duncan Grant. all based at Massey’s Auckland campus, Albany. Survey questions explored how the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis is shaping our outlook on the future following massive damage to businesses, jobs and health – and what is needed to recover. The second survey will run at the end of August on Stuff, with a focus on economic recovery options, and is open to anyone via Stuff. “These pre-election surveys are giving people the opportunity to express their feelings on the present government’s performance, on how lockdown has affected them, and on some key political issues,” says Dr Duncan, author of the recent book: The Problem of Political Trust: A Conceptual Reformulation. “The public gets to tell us how things look from their point of view. In return, we will feed back some key survey findings with expert commentary. This will stimulate pre-electoral dialogue on the real needs, perceptions and aspirations of voters. It will reduce the space available for political point-scoring, misinformation and scandal,” he says. Along with the surveys, a team of Massey academics with expertise in political trends and leadership, economics, the role of media, health, housing and social issues are contributing media opinion and analysis pieces as food for thought and evidencebased information. Survey findings Results from the first survey have yielded rich insights, including a greater polarization between parties, and the galvanization of National supporters around Judith Collins (relative to previous leader Todd Muller). The perceived mood of the country is completely different depending on whether you are among the 50 per cent who love Jacinda or not, says Ms. Choi. Those who feel personally close to the Prime Minister were much happier about the state of the nation, compared to those who felt closer to some other political figure. Among surprise findings from the first survey – which ran during the tumultuous week when Todd Muller resigned as National Party leader and was replaced by Judith Collins – was a desire among 60 per cent of respondents for economic reform in the wake of the pandemic lockdown. Though not a scientific poll, it was completed by 75,000 New Zealanders, some two per cent of the voting public. Of these, 28
PhD student Sarah Choi and Professor James Liu.
per cent said their household income had reduced, 66 per cent said it was unchanged, and for five per cent their budget had actually increased. Professor Liu says that while the survey is a non-representative sample, with over-samples of men, high income occupation professionals, Wellingtonians, older people, and ACT supporters, the sample still had Labour comfortably in front. He is particularly interested in the way social media has influenced the way we do politics. “Social media has been used to spread misinformation, such as advice to eat garlic or gargle with salt water as protection against COVID-19, or the conspiracy theory that the pandemic is a ruse to coerce mass vaccinations,” says Professor Liu. “On the other hand, social media can also galvanize previously disengaged citizens to become more politically active. For example, New Zealand’s “team of five million” success in containing the coronavirus was bolstered by Prime Minister Ardern’s regular use of Instagram to communicate her government’s actions to stop COVID-19 to her 1.3 million followers.” Professor Liu and Dr Duncan are planning to write a book on the survey results and on the process of working with media to share information; “in the interests of furthering democracy by presenting voters with data from which to make informed choices.” Professor Liu is also editing a special issue of the journal, Political Psychology, with articles from academics around the world on the theme of COVID-19 anxiety, which in places has given rise to fear and authoritarian responses evident in the thinking of mass publics in other parts of the world. “New Zealand is very lucky to be feeling something different,” he says. “We want to capture that feeling and share it with other democracies around the world that are struggling at the moment.” www.massey.ac.nz/cohss
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EDUCATION: RANGITOTO COLLEGE
Meet our 1st XV Coach, Kane Wilson In this issue of Channel Magazine, we are pleased to introduce our highly experienced 1st XV Coach, Kane Wilson. 1. What is your coaching philosophy? I am a coach who believes whole-heartedly in investing in people. I live by the following values: high standards, hard working, exceptional behaviour, passion, culture, respect and fortitude. I nurture an environment that encourages leadership and representation, being brave and showing courage when under pressure. Therefore, when they are called upon, whether it be at home, at school, with their friends or on the sports field, individuals will “stand up when others stay seated” and be proud of who they are and know what they stand
for. My favourite coaching quotes are: “I do not care how old you are, I care how good you are,” and “When you start something, you finish it” and I aim to foster these attitudes in my team.
Rangitoto’s 1st XV Coach, Kane Wilson, has coached players that have gone on to play with the All Blacks and Super Rugby teams.
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2. Tell us about some of your coaching highlights. I have been privileged to work with many high performing rugby players at school and club level who have gone on to play with the All Blacks, Wallabies, NSW Waratahs, Brumbies, Crusaders, Chiefs and Blues, and multiple provincial unions. I have a Level 3 New Zealand Rugby Union coaching qualification, which qualifies me to coach Age Group Provincial and International Rugby (Level 4 is Professional Rugby Coaching). Below is a summary of highlights from my time coaching school teams in recent years. • Saint Kentigern College – 1st XV Technical Advisor – 1A Champions 2001 • Independent School Association (ISA) U18 NSW Regional Competition 2004 and 2005 – Co-Coach • Dilworth 1st XV Rugby - 1B Auckland Secondary School Champions 2012 and 2013 Auckland – Head Coach from 2008-2014 • Secondary School U18 Divisional Northern Region Champions 2010 and 2011 Auckland – Co-Coach • Secondary School U18 South East Northern Region Runners Up 2012 and 2013 North – Head Coach • Auckland Invitational Barbarians U18 vs NZ Secondary Schools and NZ Barbarians 2013 – Head Coach • North Harbour U19 3rd at National Jock Hobbs Rugby Tournament 2017 – Co-Coach • New Zealand Secondary School Age Grade Selector – NZ U20s and NZ Secondary Schools Northern Region Selector – BLUES, Auckland and North Harbour 2015 - 2018 • BLUES U17 and U18 Resource Coach, Team Manager and Talent Identification Selector 2015 - 2018
International Baccalaureate Rangitoto College is proud to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma as a qualification for our students in Years 12 and 13. The IB is a well-respected qualification around the world, and offers our students a head-start in tertiary study, particularly for those looking for acceptance at overseas universities. In this issue of Channel, we bring you an interview with Catherine Brandt, our new IB Coordinator. Catherine brings a wealth of experience to her role from her time in Senior Leadership in New Zealand and her IB Coordinator roles overseas. 1 . Please introduce yourself and tell us about your teaching background. I started my career in Auckland at Glendowie College. With Europe calling I then spent years teaching in London, mainly as Head of Humanities. Upon return to New Zealand, I enjoyed 10 years as Deputy Principal at Linwood College, in Christchurch. After the earthquake, my husband gained a job offer in Dubai, which we took and spent nearly a decade living in the UAE and enjoying holidays travelling with the family. While in Dubai I immersed myself in teaching, leading and developing the IB in my school. For much of my time in Dubai I was IB Coordinator at GEMS WSO, a school of similar size to Rangitoto that offered IB only at Years 12 and 13. I also enjoyed developing the IB blended programme in our school in association with Pamoja Education, UK. From a teaching perspective, my IB teaching subjects are Business Management and Psychology. I am thrilled to continue leading IB upon our return home, at Rangitoto College.
As a large school, we at Rangitoto have the ability to offer a range of IB subjects to suit the students’ individual future directions, and we find that our students shine at university because of their experience in IB. . Tell us about the benefits of the International Baccalaureate 2 for Rangitoto students. An IB Diploma indicates to a future university that a student is capable of managing the demands of undergraduate studies. IB students also excel in postgraduate university studies, such is their academic success. This level of intellectual and personal development is unique in a secondary school curriculum. Rangitoto are pleased to be one of 5,000 schools around the world to offer the IB Programme.
Rangitoto’s new IB Coordinator, Catherine Brandt, brings a wealth of international experience to the role.
As a large school, we at Rangitoto have the ability to offer a range of IB subjects to suit the students’ individual future directions, and we find that our students shine at university because of their experience in IB. At Rangitoto, our languages offer is broad, with Bilingual Diploma options in a variety of subjects. Due to our partnership with Pamoja Education, we can offer students humanities combinations that would otherwise not be possible. Math and science options are available at both Higher and Standard levels in a number of subjects. Our arts offer includes music and visual arts courses. IB Diploma students take IB Core: Theory of Knowledge (a critical thinking course) Extended Essay (an independent, university style, research project) and Creativity, Action and Service (to ensure their academics balance with a wider worldview). My goal is for our students to shine at university because of the skills they have learnt during their IB journey. In addition, at my last school we had students gain the maximum of 45 points and I look forward to achieving this with our students at Rangitoto. . What are some of the highlights of Rangitoto’s IB programme? 3 • Rangitoto students gaining over 40 IB points – top 10% in the world! • Our IB cohort’s average score is above the world average. • Consistent Level 6/7 grades in subjects, with 7 being the highest score. • Excellent teachers leading the learning programme.
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EDUCATION: KRISTIN SCHOOL
Tim Gunn in Richard III - Best 5 Minute Scene at the Auckland West Festival.
Rachel Harding as King Lear and Charlie Kinnear as the Fool in King Lear.
Barnaby Donaldson as Regan and Svetlana Bell as Cornwall in King Lear.
The Cast of King Lear.
Alex Gordon as Gloucester and Luca Harris as Edgar Poor Tom in King Lear.
Year 13 Drama Production and SGCNZ UOSWSF Coming back to school after our COVID-19 lockdown, a wide range of students was keen to resume their explorations into all things Shakespearean. Our Year 13 Drama students presented the first Kristin performing arts event to an external audience when they offered their own fresh interpretation of ‘King Lear’, the play that Shakespeare wrote during his own ‘lockdown’ due to the plague in 1606. Set in the present and inspired by ‘Megxit’ in the UK and other current events, the production brought ‘King Lear’ up to date in a version where Lear’s decision to step down from being King and divide her kingdom among her sons had disastrous consequences. Both performances in the Dove Theatre attracted large and appreciative audiences who found themselves part of the first scene of the show, which took place at a party in the very pretty surroundings of the auditorium foyer. It was lovely to see the audience members enjoying their light refreshments one moment, and then captivated by the situation that played out in front of them the next. The audience saw a show that combined strong performances, comedy and tragedy in equal measure. One audience member commented that the students showed “clear characterisations and command of the language” with “comedic touches [that] made the emotional and tragic moments even more heart-wrenching”. Another audience member called the production “an amazing night of theatre” and commented that it was “an absolute joy to see such brilliant ensemble work”. Others in the audience thought it was a “brilliant performance” and “a brilliant night”. The entire cast (Svetlana Bell, Sarah Cabré, Barnaby Donaldson, Alex Gordon, Tim Gunn, Rachel Harding, Paris Hare, Luca Harris, Emma Hoseason, Charlie Kinnear, Cam Scott and Jacob Watson-Jones) earned every bit of praise they received for their performances. They worked incredibly hard to present performances of such high quality, and their
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outstanding achievement is a great credit to them. Shortly before the public performances, an extract from this production of ‘King Lear’ was entered into the Auckland West SGCNZ University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival, alongside seven other scenes involving 35 Kristin students from the Middle and Senior Schools. This Festival is open to schools across Auckland, and for the very first time this year, all entries were filmed and submitted as videos due to the constraints of lockdown and the subsequent alert levels. Jason Hodzelmans, industry professional and assessor at the Festival commented very positively on ‘King Lear’, recognising “a strong, centred performance from Lear” played by Rachel Harding. Jess Loudon, the second assessor at the Festival, complimented the cast on “outstanding performances from Lear, Edmund (Sarah Cabré) and Gloucester (Alex Gordon)” noting that these performers showed “spectacular vocal clarity, understanding of the text and maintained the stakes throughout – bravo!” At the end of the Auckland West Festival, we were thrilled when our students received a number of prestigious awards from the assessors. Kristin was awarded: Best Stage Design (Titus Andronicus); Best Connection Between Two Performers (Tim Gunn and Josh Sumner); Most Promising Actors (Rachel Harding and Isla Sangl); Runner Up to Best 15 Minute Scene (King Lear); Runner Up to Best 5 Minute Scene (Julius Caesar); Best 5 Minute Scene (Richard III), and the SGCNZ UOSWSF NSSP Direct Entry Award given to Rebecca Weatherly. We are absolutely delighted that for the second year running, Kristin will be sending a scene to the National Festival and a student to National Shakespeare Schools Production (NSSP). This is a remarkable tribute to the hard work and creativity that our students have shown throughout a difficult time. These extraordinary results are also a testament to the support and encouragement of our parents and the dedication of our Drama teachers. Leigh Sykes - Curriculum Leader – Drama
Above the Glass Ceiling
Kristin Excels in Future Problem Solving Competition Congratulations to Tiffany Ho who was awarded first place in the International Future Problem Solving competition last week for her community project titled Above the Glass Ceiling. Tiffany competed in the Middle Individual Division of this competition with her project, which has been the culmination of over a year’s dedication to her mission to provide opportunities for Tiffany Ho. gifted students. Tiffany has also been awarded a Ministry of Education scholarship to pursue this project and enable herself and others to fund initiatives for her ‘club’ of gifted students from schools around Auckland. Whilst driving and organising this project from idea to inception, Tiffany has encouraged others to collaborate and share ideas for workshops and she has set up a model so that other satellite groups can benefit from
her organisation and experience to set up further groups. In her own words: “I’ve worked to become a catalyst for change, to inspire gifted youth to take charge of their learning and extend themselves beyond the classroom, and I’ve been inspired in turn by the creativity and drive the students have. I’ve started something I hope will continue to positively impact around Auckland and beyond, through satellite groups that have a life of their own.” Evy Hwangbo, Chris Furlong and Claire Liang were announced as second place winners in the Team Senior Division for their project Student Forward which developed a bespoke digital platform for students around the world to share viewpoints, collaborate on projects and promote social action. Our five Senior School students who competed in the Global Issues division of the competition also deserve acknowledgement for their excellent competition booklets and for being national winners: Christina Yang, Dennis Yang, Kunli Zhang, Vanessa Xiong and Anna Li.
Success on the Slopes Sam Finnemore and Holly Humphrey.
Congratulations to Sam Finnemore (Year 13) and Holly Humphrey (Year 11) who dominated the Auckland Secondary Schools Snowboarding Championships. These were held indoor at Snowplanet. Sam won the Overall Senior Boys Title.
Senior Boys • 1st Giant Slalom – Sam Finnemore • 1st Slopestyle – Sam Finnemore • 2nd Dual Slalom – Sam Finnemore • 1st Overall Boy – Sam Finnemore Senior Girls • 1st Dual Slalom – Holly Humphrey • 3rd Slopestyle – Holly Humphrey
Growing Generous Hearts and Giving Minds Collecting donations at Kristin’s Little Doves Early Learning Centre.
Throughout Term 2, Kristin’s Junior, Middle and Senior Schools, Little Doves and Kristin Kindergarten, have been collecting items for families impacted by the COVID-19 lockdown and in need of support. A wide range of student leaders took on the responsibility to promote the drive and collect items, and it was wonderful to see some innovative and creative ideas on how to help (such as tuna bake food packs!). Food items, toiletries and warm weather items were all requested, and there was a huge response from our kind and caring Kristin community. Donations were given to Auckland City Mission, The Salvation Army and Some of the rocks painted for the North Shore Hospital St Vincent de Pauls in Northcote. Our regeneration garden.
Students helping to organise the donation drive.
student leaders did a fantastic job and we are so proud of the dedication they showed to helping those in need. Also during Term 2, the Year 7 and 8 Leadership Team organised and ran a rock painting project which involved the painting of hundreds of rocks to be displayed in sculptured forms in a new regeneration garden at North Shore Hospital, where staff and patients will be able to sit down, relax and admire their surroundings. “Because of the COVID-19 crisis, the morale of the staff [at North Shore Hospital] is not the brightest. We thought that these rocks made especially for them by students of Kristin would be able to boost staff morale, and show our appreciation for what they are doing” said Zaid Al-Sakini, Year 8.
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Peter Rae leaving some words of wisdom with the students.
Celebrating two Westlake legends.
Louis Borok leaving some words of wisdom with the students.
Farewell to two Westlake legends After an extraordinary first half of the year, arriving Student Director, a position he held for the last 17 years at the end of a prolonged second term was eagerly of his full-time career. In recognition of Peter Rea’s welcomed by students and staff, and was marked contribution to Westlake, as a student and then with a celebration to remember. Following an as a social sciences’ teacher, our main school incredible 45 years of service, two Westlake auditorium will be known as ‘The Peter Rea legends retired from teaching and were Auditorium’ or as Peter likes to call it ‘The Great recognised for their momentous contributions Hall’. at a school assembly and farewell function. These fine men completed their final day Peter Rea and Louis Borok recounted stories at Westlake at an evening function celebrating from their teaching careers to a captivated assembly with friends, family, and current and past staff Peter Rae (left) and Louis and passed on some pearls of wisdom to the boys. members who were excited to share this special Borok enjoying their After their speeches, the entire school honoured them occasion. The room buzzed with great memories standing ovation. with a passionately performed school haka and there was including a few hilarious anecdotes of their early not a dry eye to be seen. years in teaching. The evening concluded with the cutting As a tribute to Louis Borok we will name our new languages block of a magnificent chocolate cake made by our talented Director of (due for completion this December) after him. Mr Borok was Head Music, Warwick Robinson. A truly special day enjoyed by so many to of Languages for many years before he became the International acknowledge two very special Westlakers.
Familiar faces from the past enjoying the celebration.
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Students enjoying the House Cross Country.
Year 9 top 3.
Year 11 top 3.
Senior top 3.
House Cross Country 30th June was a brisk but clear day, perfect for our annual House Cross Country competition. A fantastic morning of racing with over 1000 of our students donning their house shirts and completing the three-kilometre course. The fastest time of the day belonged to Cameron Maunder, a Year 10 student, who completed the course in 10 minutes and 11 seconds! Smale House was the overall winner of the competition, followed closely by Murchison and in third place was Pupuke.
Year 10 top 3.
Paper Plane Competition The Paper Plane competition is an event hosted by our Transition Buddy Committee to develop teamwork and demonstrate technical paper plane design knowledge. Each form class had a week to design the best paper plane that they believed would fly the furthest or could perform the best acrobatic display in the trick shot section of the competition. The competition took place over a week and each form class competed to become the top of their house. One form class from each house advanced to the final of the distance competition and Murchison came away victorious. A standout performance from the week’s events was a 47m throw from Pupuke House. The trick shot division was very entertaining, and the most remarkable design was a cylindrical plane!
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Event Centre fundraising launched It’s a very exciting time for our school, as our new Event Centre starts to take shape. After lockdown delays, the foundation was finally poured in July and our prefabricated wall panels have started to be installed. The purpose-build centre is due for completion in May next year and will provide a fantastic venue for assemblies, events and ceremonies. With seating for 1,350 people, it will feature a large stage and flexible spaces including a senior student study space, teaching areas, percussion room and large foyer. The cost of this project is $10 million and we are currently seeking community support to raise the final $2 million. It’s a big number – but we have several exciting opportunities to help us reach our goal.
Stay dry, look cool and support our Event Centre!
Here’s your chance to keep dry during winter sports this year AND support our Event Centre by purchasing one of our amazing Blunt umbrellas. Blunt was designed in Windy Wellington and these sturdy but stylish umbrellas NEVER blow inside out. As the Wall Street Journal said, “Structurally the Blunt falls somewhere between suspension bridge and NASA space probe”. Tested to extremes, these amazing umbrellas are worth every cent. Anyone who has owned a Blunt knows what we are talking about. Find out for yourself! Available in two sizes – Classic and XL (golf umbrella size) our black umbrellas have subtle branding and are bound to be the envy of other parents standing on the side-line. Prices are $115 (including GST) for the Classic and $135 (including GST) for the XL, plus $10 delivery per order. Visit https://community. westlakegirls.school.nz/#bluntumbrellafundraiser to order – it’s super simple. Stock is strictly limited so be in quick to stay dry this winter. To find out more about the amazing gifting opportunities for our Event Centre visit: https://community.westlakegirls.school. nz/#givetotheeventcentre
WGHS finishes 2nd overall at Auckland Secondary School Snowboarding Champs Westlake Girls High School students, Harriet Gowing and Coco Mauger (both Year 10) represented WGHS strongly at the Auckland Secondary Schools Snowboarding Championship held at Snowplanet in June. The pair won five medals and placed second overall in the Girls competition. Snowsports is a growing sport at Westlake Girls so this is an excellent achievement. The Year 10 students competed in three events, the Giant Slalom, Slopestyle and Dual Slalom and after a nervous start in Slopestyle, both boarders attacked the slope in the GS and Dual Slalom races. With three attempts in each event, Coco narrowly missed out on a podium finish while Harriet won a phenomenal five medals. She won silver medals in the Junior Giant Slalom, Overall GS, Junior Dual Slalom, Overall Dual Slalom, and a bronze medal in the Junior Slopestyle. Westlake Girls finished second place overall in the Girls division, just two points behind Long Bay and three points ahead of Baradene who finished on 20 points. There were 16 competitors in the event.
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Snowboarders Coco Mauger and Harriet Gowing.
Post-lockdown concerts are music to our ears! The New Zealand Chamber Music Contest is one of the few music competitions that has not been cancelled by COVID-19. This national contest was first established in 1965 and is regarded as a springboard for future musicians. This year, entries were received online and Westlake Girls had three groups entering submissions. Pianists Niki Sun, Christine Chang, Clover Huang and Anita Chen recorded a unique piano work “Andromeda” on two grand pianos that required the players to percussively play the inside of the piano as well as the outside keys. The Music Department would like to thank their piano teacher Deidra O’Byrne and the Rock Shop in Albany who allowed the students to record their piece in their store after hours. On Sunday 28th June, the Westlake Chamber Orchestra performed a local concert at St George’s church in Takapuna to a well-attended audience. This was the first playout for this group under new directorship of Miranda Adams, who is a professional violinist in the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. The orchestra played music by Mozart, Lilburn, Britten, and Pizazzolla; smaller chamber groups from the Pettman Academy also performed as part of the programme.
VOICES TOGETHER
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Voices Together: A celebration of choirs and connection
Cantare and Choralation premier Westlake Choirs are performing alongside premier Dilworth and Macleans choirs at St Matthew’s in the City. The date is Friday 4th September at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20 general admission and $10 concession (students, seniors and unwaged). Tickets are available through Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/voices-together-tickets-110902803270
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Westlake’s Future Problem Solvers are some of the best in the world On 5th June, 11 Westlake Girls students competed in the Future Problem Solving International 2020 Competition. This year, due to Covid-19, the competition was held virtually through an online system with over a thousand students competing from all around the world. This year’s experience was slightly different to internationals last year where we travelled to Amherst, Massachusetts; instead we competed from an upstairs A block classroom! The students from Westlake Girls qualified for the international event by placing at the FPS National Competition held in Auckland at the end of 2019. Westlake Girls entered two Global Issues Problem Solving (‘GIPS’) teams. Mea van Rooyen, Dhara Rana, Lauren McPhee and Ella Dorward competed in the middle age group division. Megan Meng, Serena Chen, Raeanne Leow, and Jumana Maash competed in the senior age group GIPS team division. Three students also competed in the individual division: Sophie Dykgraaf and Kenzie McKay were in the middle division, and Abigail Clements (me) competed as a senior individual. FPS is a complicated competition where as an individual or in a team, students analyse a futuristic scene surrounding a futuristic topic, using knowledge from all across the school curriculum. Participants then identify challenges and come up with 8-16 solutions, document
the selection of the best one through created criteria, and finally present a ‘Plan of Action’. This year the topic at FPSI was ‘Terraforming’; deliberately modifying an ecosystem such as another planet or landscape, to make it Earth-like and able to support life. FPS announced this year’s topic at the beginning of New Zealand lockdown, giving us lots of time to research and prepare for FPSI. Then at the end of Week 7, we sat the online exam at school at a designated time, in line with the international event. A virtual prizegiving ceremony was held remotely from Texas and streamed to the FPS New Zealand Facebook site. I was sitting in class at the time of prizegiving, half completing my work and half listening to the livestream which took place during Period 3 on a Wednesday (New Zealand time). They began announcing the results for my division and to my surprise, they announced my name as placing fifth as a senior individual (top 5 placegetters are mentioned in each category). All of the Westlake competitors put in a lot of effort and did really well taking part in the tough event. Kenzie placed ninth and Sophie 16th in the middle individual divisions. The middle team placed 19th out of 69 teams and the senior team placed 27th out of 63 in their division. Everyone worked tirelessly to study the technical topic of Terraforming and competing in the virtual, 2020 Future Problem Solving International competition. By Abigail Clements, Year 12
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EDUCATION: CARMEL COLLEGE
Carmel College Students performing at Carmel Day.
Carmel Day Mass.
Carmel Day celebrations.
Carmel Community Celebrates When you ask Carmel Old Girls about what was their best memory of their days at the college, the unanimous response is always Carmel Day!! From the enthusiastic cheers, clapping and shouts of encouragement all afternoon on Friday 26th June, these memories will continue on through many more generations of Carmel Old Girls. The day began with Carmel’s first, post lockdown whole school Mass. There was a break for final rehearsals and then everyone gathered in the gym which had been transformed into a concert venue. Each House then performed their much-rehearsed dance routines with fanciful costuming and makeup before a panel of ‘celebrity’ judges. Teachers were coerced into making good-natured fools of themselves performing their own dance routine. This day is a real community building activity. The weeks of preconcert rehearsals builds connections amongst the students across all the year levels and the Mass brings many community members into the college to help celebrate the college. This year the event was even more meaningful after the bumpy COVID ride had by all over the first half of the year. It was good to express our gratitude for where we are at now and encourage hope for the future. Photography courtesy of Emma Spence.
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Carmel College Students enjoying the concert.
Carmel College Students Lockdown Service
Service Programme: “I will show you my faith by my works” (James 2:18)
At Carmel College, one of our Core Mercy values is Service. All students from Year 7-13 are expected to complete community service hours each year. This service didn’t stop during lockdown as the examples here show: Talitha Pereira, Year 13 Due to the Level 4 lockdown, there were many families who lost their jobs and were unable to put food on their tables. By putting into practice the Mercy Value of Care, especially for the vulnerable, the St. Vincent de Paul Society took action by putting together food parcels for those struggling to make ends meet. As part of my service, I have helped Vinnies by delivering food parcels to families in need all across the North Shore.
Talitha Pereira.
Daragh Bonnici.
Daragh Bonnici, Year 9 During lockdown Daragh entertained Whenuapai Village with her ballet from her garage/studio. This was such a thoughtful thing to do and was thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated by the community. Kate Lim, Year 7 Kate sewed her way throughout quarantine, learning how to make beautiful bags for the Carmel and Catholic Community. She plans to donate her hard work to retired priests and nuns in the community for them to use for shopping, travelling or just general use. Kate put in an amazing amount of work to make such beautifully designed bags to donate.
Kate Lim.
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EDUCATION: ALBANY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Going from strength to strength
Celebrating two years leading Albany Senior High School! The beginning of Term Three 2020 marks my two-year anniversary as Principal at Albany Senior High School (ASHS). In the last six months ASHS has gone from strength to strength as it has grown its roll to over 900 students and not only survived but thrived when having to respond to a quick transition to online learning due to Covid-19. The fact that we have spent Claire Amos. the last two years ensuring our model of education is future-focused and fit for purpose for the changing world in which we find ourselves meant that we were well positioned to deliver learning online and continued to deliver engaging and relevant learning for our young people. ASHS has also committed to learning from our recent experiences and is working hard to develop young people with increased learner agency by supporting self-directed learning. This means our young people work closely with their teachers to take ownership of their learning across their tutorials, Impact Projects and specialist subject learning. The last two years has seen Albany Senior High School experience many changes. Since I arrivedin the middle of 2018, ASHS has seen its roll grow (by nearly 30%), attendance improve and academic results go from strength to strength. Over the last two years our leaders and teachers have been working hard to ensure that learning is, at all times, visible, deep and inclusive. This means that our teaching is underpinned by the principles of universal design for learning and that our teachers work with students to assess them when they are ready in a way that best showcases their learning. This has resulted in improved outcomes for learners and we look forward to building on these successes in 2020. ASHS students have continued to experience authentic real-world learning in their Impact Projects and this year Year 11s experienced Scaffolded Impact Projects ensuring that project based learning works for all.
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At the end of last year we received our three yearly report from the Education Review Office (ERO) and it was exciting to see our national review office also recognised the powerful learning enabled by the approach to teaching and learning we have here at ASHS. Below are a few of the key quotes from the report.
… our teaching is underpinned by the principles of universal design for learning and that our teachers work with students to assess them when they are ready in a way that best showcases their learning. “Teachers have a relentless focus on achieving equitable and excellent outcomes for all students. Most students achieve NCEA at the relevant year level. In 2018 there were high levels of achievement in NCEA literacy and mathematics with endorsements. School data indicate an increasing number of students are on track to achieve NCEA and endorsements in 2019.” “The school processes and practices that effectively promote and support equity and excellence include a responsive curriculum, strong educational leadership, collaboration and professional capability building, and focused and strategic evaluation and decision-making. Students experience a rich, broad and relevant curriculum that challenges their critical thinking and creativity. The school’s integrated approach to learning means that the curriculum is connected and coherent and promotes students’ depth of learning.” You can also check out the full ASHS ERO report here: https://bit.ly/2OquXg9 Claire Amos, Principal
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ONLINE ENROLMENTS:
Open on Monday 29 June 2020 Go to the enrolment tab on our website: www.ashs.school.nz
INTERVIEW BOOKINGS: Open on Friday 31 July 2020 If you have completed an online enrolment form, you will receive an email with details on how to book an enrolment interview.
OUT OF ZONE ENROLMENTS ARE CLOSING EARLIER THIS YEAR: Friday 23 October 2020 If you are out of zone at AJHS, you will be out of zone at ASHS, therefore you must complete the enrolment process by 23 October 2020 to ensure that you are within our two ballot dates.
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Takapuna Grammar School celebrates Matariki Matariki Atua ka eke mai i te rangi roa, ē Whāingainga iho ki te mata o te tau roa, ē Students, whānau and teachers gathered early on the morning of Wednesday 15th July to acknowledge and celebrate Matariki 2020. The morning involved karakia, student presentations on the Ngā mata o te Ariki cluster followed by waiata with students and whanau.
Pōwhiri – New HOD of Maori
Takapuna Grammar School welcomed Ms Tina Peters with a traditional pōwhiri in Te Poho Hall. The pōwhiri was a belated welcome for Ms Peters, delayed due to Covid 19. It was special to have Ms Peters’ whānau, and staff and students from Carmel College join us. Have you registered on our newly launched https://takapuna.recollect.co.nz/ website? It has all of our school’s history digitally stored online with more than 4000+ photos from our yearbooks, form classes, sports teams and various other archives and publications collected over the years.
Main Block Reopening - Community Morning This is an opportunity for the community to have a guided tour of the newly refurbished Main Block on Saturday 15 August from 9.30am to 11.30am (for a gold coin donation). Following the tours, you are welcome to join us on the sideline for the TGS vs Whangarei BHS 1st XV rugby match kicking off at 12.00 midday. Also the Senior Musical Theatre production “Ghost – The Musical” will be performed in the TGS Drama room starting at 7pm (tickets $15). Please register your interest for a tour at office@tgs.school.nz
In Zone Enrolment for 2021 Enrolment applications open from 1 July 2020 The enrolment application form can be found along with further information at www.takapuna.school.nz/enrolment
Out of Zone Enrolment for 2021 Applications open from 1 July 2020. Applications close 2 September 2020 at 4.00pm. The enrolment application form can be found along with further information at www.takapuna.school.nz/enrolment The ballot will be held on 9 September 2020. Enquiries: 09 489 4167 ext 9221 or enrolments@tgs.school.nz
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HEALTH AND WELLBEING: JOHN APPLETON
I have been writing articles on topics related to our health for a number of years and in Channel I keep you up to date on ways in which we might improve our health by becoming more aware of the many options that are available to us.
Kidney Stones
John Appleton.
Prevention can be easier than treatment As I see it - by John Appleton
There are few of us who would not have heard about the excruciating pain that can be associated with kidney stones. We hear stories about the pain being worse than that endured by women during childbirth. Kidney stones come in several forms, with the most common being calcium stones which are composed of calcium in combination with either oxalate or phosphate. They occur when there is a lot of calcium circulating in the blood. Uric acid stones occur when there are excess amounts of uric acid in the blood which can happen if the diet is high in animal protein. Another form of kidney stone is known as a struvite stone. These are often composed of magnesium ammonium phosphate and they tend to occur in people who have frequent urinary tract infections. The pain that is caused by kidney stones is as a result of a stone blocking the ureter (the ‘tube’ that drains the kidney into the bladder). When urine cannot pass down the ureter there is a backup in the kidney which is not able to expand to accommodate the additional fluid. This is called hydronephrosis.
Something we can all do every morning to help our kidneys is to drink two large glasses of tepid filtered water with the juice of a lemon squeezed in them. It’s the citric acid in the lemons that does the trick. Not only can it help prevent kidney stones from forming, it can help break up small stones. Very small kidney stones can often pass on their own but for the larger stones surgical intervention is often necessary. Shock wave treatment known as lithotripsy is a well-known option. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWL) was first used in 1980 and it literally causes the stone/s to shatter. Another procedure called ureteroscopy involves passing a small telescope up through
the urinary tract to where the stone is located and a laser goes to work to break the stone into pieces. A much more invasive option for very large stones is called percutaneous nephrolithotomy which involves surgery through the back. All of the above are quite significant interventions; they don’t always provide an instant fix and there can still be a lot of pain involved. As I see it the more we can do to avoid the need for medical interventions and of course the pain associated with having a kidney stone the better. The good news is that supporting normal kidney function is simple and it’s not expensive. First on my to-do list is drinking at least two litres of filtered water daily. This can be done over the 24 hour period. A glass of water at bedtime may mean getting up in the night but it’s really important to reduce the concentration of the urine during the night when the kidneys are working hard to process waste. The colour of the urine should for the most part be clear to very light yellow. Urine is yellow in colour due to a pigment known as urochrome which is produced as a result of the breakdown in the liver of the heme part of the haemoglobin from old red blood cells Something we can all do every morning to help our kidneys is to drink two large glasses of tepid filtered water with the juice of a lemon squeezed in them. It’s the citric acid in the lemons that does the trick. Not only can it help prevent kidney stones from forming, it can help break up small stones. The more citric acid we obtain from the lemons the better the protective benefit. Another interesting option popped up on my radar some years ago. It’s a South American herb (Phyllanthus Niuri) from the Amazon rainforest known as Chanca Piedra which literally means ‘stone breaker’. It has been used for generations by indigenous people to support the elimination of gallstones and kidney stones. Chanca Piedra is readily available online. Of all the conditions that send us off to the doctor, kidney stones could be one of the easiest to prevent. It involves little cost but it does require an ongoing commitment to some simple lifestyle changes. John Appleton john@johnappleton.co.nz 09 489 9362 www.johnappleton.co.nz
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YES DISABILITY SUPPORT CENTRE: NEWS
WILSON HOME TRUST: NEWS
Calling all under 30s with a disability
By Sonia Thursby, CEO, Yes Disability
Sonia Thursby.
The collaboration between YES and I.LEAD has become a breeding ground for innovation and ingenuity, with projects and social initiatives being developed and augmented daily, to meet the needs and aspirations of youth with disabilities within our community. One such project that has come out of the woodwork is “30 under 30”, a social media campaign created with the aim of amplifying the profiles, views and voices of youth with disabilities in Aotearoa, showcasing the amazing work they do. Much like the “Humans of...” series, we are looking to profile 30 youth with disabilities who are currently doing amazing things in their community, whatever that looks like. Starting in August, one profile will be showcased each week for 30 weeks on all our social media and online platforms. Some of the youth with disabilities from our I.LEAD Committee will also be interviewing those profiled as part of our Thursday Facebook Live updates.
…we are looking to profile 30 youth with disabilities who are currently doing amazing things in their community, whatever that looks like. This is all to showcase not only the amazing work youth with disabilities do currently, but also their potential as future leaders of the disability sector. YES has always been an advocate for empowering youth with disabilities to celebrate their achievements and realise their ‘big dream’, and “30 under 30” was hand-made in collaboration with youth representatives from our I.LEAD Committee to help meet this need. We are currently looking for applicants who want to be featured in this series. If you are a young person under 30 years of age, have lived experience of a disability, and want to be part of the action, send through a bio of who you are, what you do, and your amazing achievement, success, skill or work. Contact us on Facebook (fb.com/ileadconferencenz) or by email (jamiem@yesdisability.org.nz) for more information and to submit your application. www.yesdisability.org.nz
Trust Manager Carol White accepts cheque from Brendan Green Perpetual Guardian
A very special gift from William Neville Grant’s Estate Just before COVID-19 level four lockdown, we received an unexpected phone call from Perpetual Guardian to advise us of a bequest left to the Wilson Home Trust. We were advised this was from the William Neville Grant estate but we were taken completely by surprise when a cheque for $133,487 was able to be presented to us in late June. We wanted to know a little bit more about William Neville Grant and why he chose the Trust as his final beneficiary. Born in 1887 in Albertland on the Kaipara Harbour, William had seven siblings – four brothers and three sisters. The family were all hard workers, moving around the North Island working on the land and clearing bush for farmland. William eventually settled down, buying a farm on Great South Road in Auckland.
Throughout his life, William always helped other people in need and realised and understood that continued assistance and income made a huge difference in people’s lives. According to one of his grandchildren, he was always a gentlemen, very kind and thoughtful. He did not have an easy life – losing his wife during the birth of his premature twin boys and then one of these sons in an accident as a 19-year-old. He remarried and adopted a third child and went on to live a long and happy life until he died of cancer at age 71. Shortly before he passed away he learned his land was going to be taken for future motorway development and it is the sale of this land to Auckland Council, that resulted in the basis of today’s legacy left to the Wilson Home Trust. Throughout his life, William always helped other people in need and realised and understood that continued assistance and income made a huge difference in people’s lives. His descendants feel happy and proud that his legacy lives on to help others as he wished it to do and we are extremely grateful for his very generous bequest. 1 Saint Leonards Road, Takapuna 09 488 0126 or 0800 948 787, www.wilsonhometrust.org.nz
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EDUCATION: DAVID BOARDMAN, SENIOR SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, KRISTIN SCHOOL
COUNCIL TALK
With Councillor Richard Hills, North Shore representative on Auckland Council.
Investing in our community
Richard Hills.
Looking at the rest of the world right now, I realise how far we’ve come in 2020 and how lucky I feel to live in our community and New Zealand. It’s been a tough time for many of you and I acknowledge that, despite having made it through lockdown, the financial strain continues for many. I want to thank you for the support and engagement through the emergency budget process. It was the toughest decision in my career to date, COVID-19 removed half a billion dollars from the budget for our city, 1000 people have lost or will lose their jobs at Auckland Council, hundreds of projects have been delayed and you will notice some cuts to services this year. The decision was made easier by the unity between myself, my fellow North Shore Councillor Chris Darby, all local boards, and, importantly, the community. I took the time to read through the 3000+ submissions from the North Shore and, although there were many different ideas and priorities, they reflected the best of us and a community I’m so proud to represent: • We are worried about friends and whānau who are already vulnerable and those that haven’t struggled before. • We want to pay our part and help – many said you could afford to pay and some even offered to pay more if it meant fewer jobs were lost, and fewer services and projects were cut from our community. • We value connection. Repeatedly submissions urged us to save our libraries, art facilities, public transport, sport facilities, environmental projects – all things and places we rely on and use together. • We want to keep momentum on the investment in infrastructure of recent years. • We feel a responsibility for future generations. There was a clear request we don’t pass on debt, whether financial or environmental. There were also some specific requests that Cr Darby, the boards, and I managed to save or secure, which were all at risk at a lower rates rise: • The Hurstmere Road streetscape and stormwater works will now continue as one piece of work but on a slightly delayed schedule due to COVID 19. There were a few sleepless nights that I can only imagine were amplified for business owners who have already made it through so much so it’s a huge relief to have this funding saved. • There will now be no cuts to funding for locally driven initiatives – this is funding from the local board straight out to the community for important actions that support our volunteers and services. • There will now be no cuts to library hours, no change in the mowing schedules for our parks and sports fields, and no change to the maintenance of our bins and public toilets. • Public transport services now won’t be cut and the Gold Card subsidy for over 65’s will not be cut either. • Auckland Transport Safety projects will be prioritised to prevent serious injury and death. • We are funding $224m of emergency infrastructure to deal with the worst drought in Auckland’s history. It’s fantastic to see the recent openings of our upgraded Sunnynook Park and Devonport Playground – we need this type of investment to continue. Feel free to continue to contact me about local issues on Richard.hills@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
A ‘global experiment’ in education and pedagogy
David Boardman.
The past months have forced educators to reflect upon their practice and quickly adapt to a changing educational environment. For some, moving to online teaching was a simple extension of what they were already doing, while for others it has been a journey of discovery. Students have also been forced to adapt quickly and change the habits that have been formed over up to 13 years in education and attending school. International studies are showing that the experiences during this time are far from equitable, often highlighting differences between the socio-economic background of schools, regions and countries as infrastructure and access to technology has been critical. In New Zealand we have been lucky compared with many countries. However, for those students whose laptops, modems or remote learning packs are now only just arriving, weeks after they have returned to school, the potential impact on their education is undeniable. What is important though, is to focus on the positives that we can take away from this ‘global experiment’ in education and pedagogy. While it did not work for all, many students have provided feedback that they found the flipped classroom approach to be very productive. They enjoyed being able to plan their own learning time, no longer restricted by a set timetable. The ability to work undisturbed for two-three hours on one task, then when they were ready switch to another subject not only allowed the development of time management skills, but more importantly provided an opportunity for deeper learning to take place. Many also now have the confidence and know that when they leave school, be it to go on to university or to take up a workplace, they have the ability to deal with the challenges they will face and can self-manage their work. Globally, much of the talk has been around the importance of relationships and connections in education, as this was one common area that students and teachers alike missed about being in a school environment. It has highlighted the work of Abraham Maslow and how his work The Hierarchy of Needs is a fundamental underpinning to all pedagogical approaches whether in a physical or virtual classroom. If these needs are not met with our students, how can we expect them to be effective learners? According to Maslow, before a student can hope to tackle demanding cognitive processes, such as learning new skills or acquiring knowledge, they must first fulfill their basic physiological needs. It’s just no good trying to get a kid who’s tired or hungry to learn that the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares on the other two sides. (To be honest, it’s probably hard enough to get a peppy, wellfed student to pay attention to that.) Add to all that the fact that half of them didn’t get to sleep until after 2am and may only have eaten a bag of chips for breakfast. And then we get frustrated with them because they’re not giving their full attention. We have been presented with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reflect, globally, on education; to ask questions around how we structure days, what is really important and also ensuring that our students have the support and feel well prepared to be effective learners. The students of today have different opportunities before them, the expectations on them have changed, and for many how they like to learn has changed compared with those of 10-15 years ago. We need to ensure that the educational models and practices that we provide them, not only here in New Zealand, but around the world, are meeting those needs and enabling them to achieve and flourish.
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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY & REFINANCING: CLAUDIA HOLMES, DAVENPORTS
Claudia Holmes is a legal executive in the property team at Davenports Harbour and specialises in residential property and refinancing.
Buying Property: Solicitor’s Approval
Claudia Holmes.
Claire and David were looking at buying a rental property. They had spent numerous weekends over several months going to open homes to view different properties and one weekend they found what they thought was an ideal investment property. On Saturday Claire and David were advised that there were other interested buyers and they felt pressured to sign an agreement that day. Claire and David were fairly confident with proceeding so signed an agreement but made it subject to a “solicitor’s approval clause” which they thought would allow them to easily pull out of the agreement. The day after the agreement was signed, David got cold feet and he discussed his concerns with Claire during the day on Sunday. Together Claire and David decided they did not want to go ahead with the purchase because the property was not going to make the required rental returns. On Monday morning David phoned their solicitor and asked them to cancel their purchase agreement. David was surprised when the solicitor advised they could not simply change their mind and they had to have valid legal reasons for cancelling the agreement. The solicitor’s approval clause was limited to approving the form of the contract and title to the property. The solicitor spent some time trying to assist but, because the agreement was a standard form with usual terms and conditions and there were no interests registered on the property title, there was no reason the solicitor could give to validly cancel the agreement.
TALKING TRUSTS: TAMMY MCLEOD, DAVENPORTS
Tammy McLeod (BA LLB) is a director at Davenports Harbour and a trust and asset structuring specialist. Tammy leads the Davenports Harbour Trust Team and enjoys providing clients with advice and assistance on a broad range of issues involving the structuring and establishment of asset plans, interpretation of trust deeds, the management and administration of trust funds Tammy and trust disputes. An important part of Tammy’s practice is McLeod. reviewing existing asset holding structures to ensure they achieve the needs and requirements they were established to meet. She is also experienced in Property (Relationships) Act issues and advises clients on both contracting out agreements and separation. Tammy is a past president of the Auckland Woman Lawyers’ Association and is the current vice-president of the North Harbour Club.
James & Megan, Mike & Delia
Claire and David had no other conditions in their purchase agreement other than the solicitor’s approval clause and had no choice but to proceed with their purchase. Claire and David have now settled on the purchase of a property which is not a good investment. This scenario outlines why it is important to seek legal advice before signing an agreement to purchase property. A solicitor’s approval clause is very narrow and is not an easy way to cancel an agreement. It is important for purchasers to undertake thorough research on a property. A solicitor can help review the terms of an agreement to ensure it incorporates appropriate conditions for the type of property being purchased.
James and Megan owned 50% of the shares in a bar. The other 50% was owned by their good friends, Mike and Delia. Mike and James had gone to school together and had always talked about owning a restaurant/bar together one day. That dream finally happened around five years’ ago and they opened their doors in a tourist hotspot, in central Auckland. They were keen to get lots of custom from visitors on cruise boats as more and more were visiting Auckland. The bar went really well in the summer months and then slowed up in the winter with less visitors to Auckland, but was still viable. James and Megan had used their family home as security to raise the funds to put into the business. James had also given personal guarantees to trade suppliers and also their landlord. They owned their shares in the business in their personal names. Mike and Delia on the other hand had their family home and the shares in a trust. James and Megan had thought about a trust, but it seemed like a lot of money to set it up and then they simply didn’t get around to it. Then in early 2020 Covid 19 struck. The bar had to close for eight weeks. The cost of closing the doors by itself was enough to put the business under immense pressure, but coupled with the fact that there would be no cruise ships or tourists for the foreseeable future, James and Mike had to seriously think about their options. The debts were high – they owed money to their employees, their suppliers and their landlord. The bank was getting nervous. James and Mike were worried about the tax they would need to pay at the end of August. They took advice and decided to put the company into liquidation. It soon became clear that James and Mike were in very different positions. Mike’s assets were all protected within his trust, while James were in his personal name which made it a lot easier for the personal guarantees to be called up. While Mike wasn’t looking to walk away from his responsibilities and debts, having the trust gave him options that James simply didn’t have. Trusts are designed to protect assets and give flexibility. In good times they are like insurance – there if you need them. In bad times, your trust may give you choices. If you are in business you definitely should consider putting your assets into a trust to give you flexibility in good and bad times.
Claudia Holmes, 09 601 8885 claudia@dhlawyers.co.nz www.dhlawyers.co.nz
Tammy McLeod, 09 915 4386 tammy@dhlawyers.co.nz www.dhlawyers.co.nz
The solicitor’s approval clause was limited to approving the form of the contract and title to the property.
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AIDAN BENNETT: TALKING BUSINESS
Richard Stevens, Aidan Bennett and Lester De Vere.
A chat with
Lester and Richard…
ABC Business Sales duo for the North Shore ABC Business Sales has been around for 32 years and operates nationwide. On the North Shore the business is represented by two very well-known local identities, Lester de Vere and Richard Stevens. Both were born and bred on the Shore, met at Westlake Boys High School, and more recently were on the Westlakers committee (the alumni organisation) together for 10 consecutive years. So the Shore is in their DNA. Lester, who is in his fifth year with ABC Business Sales – and has been a regular contributor to Channel Magazine for quite some time – has recently been joined by Richard, creating a dynamic duo helping North Shore business people achieve value from their businesses when it is time to exit. Channel Magazine’s Aidan Bennett caught up with them for a chat in early July. You can also view the video of this interview online (www.channelmag.co.nz).
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Both Lester de Vere and Richard Stevens come from strong business backgrounds. Lester had a professional photography business for 30 years, ending up with a base in Barry’s Point Road. He had the great privilege of photographing a good number of families on the Shore and some have even trusted him enough to sell their businesses for them. After photography he transitioned into business broking and now is in his fifth year with ABC Business Sales. Lester says also being a landlord has had its advantages in rounding out the experience in understanding the needs of a transaction. Richard worked in food manufacturing, ran Mövenpick Ice Cream, had a senior role at Fisher & Paykel and more recently was in the professional services sector with large advertising agencies. He says he is now taking his love of the business of businesses and moving into next phase. (On a side-note, Richard was one of the writer’s first advertising lecturers at ATI (now AUT) back in the early
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‘80s. So his business expertise does go back decades.) When asked why they decided to team up in business sales, the two say they had numerous discussions over the years when working and socialising together as part of the Westlakers initiative. They always got on well and believe their different skill sets completed a good combination for all round success, for their customers and for themselves. So, when the timing was right Richard came in to join Lester at ABC. “The benefits of the journey we’ve both walked, as business owners and directors, is that we know how to walk in the owners’ shoes,” says Lester de Vere. “We know what they are going through, and because of our past experiences, have the relationship skills to understand the other person’s needs and objectives.” The two are seeing lots of activity in the market post-COVID-19. “There are clearly big opportunities in the market right now with lots of people looking to purchase,” explains Richard Stevens. “In fact we are in the unusual situation of demand outstripping supply. We simply don’t have enough businesses to sell.” The two say that this makes it a perfect time to list. “With the unsettled global situation – COVID-19, Hong Kong, BREXIT, the US politically – people are flocking back from overseas. It’s the ‘brain gain’ which is excellent for New Zealand and great for the economy as it’s keeping investment here that might normally have gone offshore.”
The benefits of the journey we’ve both walked, as business owners and directors, is that we know how to walk in the owners’ shoes,” says Lester de Vere. “We know what they are going through, and because of our past experiences, have the relationship skills to understand the other person’s needs and objectives. Another factor they point to is the historically low interest rates. Money has never been easier to get and the returns for money invested in a business will traditionally deliver around 20% – not the 2% of a bank deposit. Lester and Richard say that the large number of COVIDinduced redundancies will bring new people into the market and there will also be companies who are looking to grow through acquisition. “To those vendors who are sitting on the fence, perhaps asking themselves if now is the right time to sell my business – the
answer is a very definite yes,” adds Lester. “The future economic outlook is mixed. If you go to market now you will have a greater chance of preserving the value of your business. There are also businesses that aren’t affected in this environment – such as those with a recurring subscription-based model. There is strong interest out there for those businesses that we are seeing on a daily basis.” So, if North Shore businesspeople are thinking of selling their businesses, how do they start the ball rolling? “Getting the ball rolling starts with a market appraisal which is done around a board-room table with around 10 seasoned brokers reviewing the details,” explains Lester de Vere. “This is done along with using statistical data of recent sales in that business sector – to give a ‘window’ of where we see the market value being. “Prior to that, our strengths really are on spending time with the business owner understanding who they are and how they have run their business they have owned for, in some cases, decades. “The back story is incredibly interesting and helps us understand what a ‘right fit’ looks like from a purchaser’s point of view.” “An example of that is a food manufacturing business that we listed earlier in the year,” says Richard Stevens. “We received 60 expressions of interest and had two full price offers just five days after listing. They tell me this is unheard of.” Richard says the vendor has since referred them to four of his business-owner friends due to his liking for them being “straight talking guys with no corporate bull”. “The feedback we get is that we quickly understand peoples’ businesses and what makes them tick and how we can maximise the value for those business owner’s lifetime of hard work. As part of ABC Business Sales’ network we have a backup team assisting with all aspects of the process along the way, such as marketing, legal and production requirements.” If you are thinking of selling your business, contact the North Shore’s home-grown team – Lester de Vere or Richard Stevens – they say they’re a Shore Bet! Lester de Vere, Phone 0274 599 773 or email: lesterd@abcbusiness.co.nz Richard Stevens, Phone 021 375 149 or email: richards@abcbusiness.co.nz Visit: www.abcbusiness.co.nz
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ACCOUNTANCY WITH BELLINGHAM WALLACE
Accountancy with Graham Lawrence of Bellingham Wallace.
Impact of travel restrictions on tax residency The global COVID-19 pandemic has caused havoc for everyone and the economic effects are being felt. The hidden impact of this pandemic will still come to light for many. Prudent business owners and individuals will have a tax strategy in place, including the impact on any employees not resident in New Zealand. This pandemic may have inadvertently tampered with this: travel restrictions impact not only freedom of movement but can impact tax residency. The travel restrictions have changed how people do business. This will not only impact the individual who travels globally but may also impact their business’ tax residency. Importantly, “residency” has distinct meaning for immigration and tax purposes. It is possible to have residency status for immigration purposes, but not be a tax resident, and vice versa. There are two tests for tax residency, the primary test being the “permanent place of abode” test and the 183-day rule test. The permanent place of abode test looks at a person’s duration and frequency of return to a country, economic and social ties, intentions and living arrangements. It is possible for an individual to have a permanent place of abode in more than one country. The second test, the days count test, states that under ordinary circumstances, a person will become tax resident of New Zealand if they are present in New Zealand for more than 183 days in a rolling 12-month period.
If an individual does not leave New Zealand as soon as is practical after lockdown is lifted, they may run the risk of being deemed a tax resident of New Zealand and will be subject to tax on their worldwide income… When New Zealand went into lockdown, a large number of visitors and visa holders were prevented from leaving the country. Immigration New Zealand permitted an automatic extension of all visas until 25 September 2020. On 22 April 2020, Inland Revenue (”IR”) issued a public statement for tax agents relating to the unintended and unprecedented consequences for the tax residence rules caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. These consequences are particularly relevant for people stranded in New Zealand who were not intending to be a tax resident. In relation to individuals, the public statement states (our emphasis): In normal circumstances, an individual will become tax resident in New Zealand if he/she is personally present in New Zealand for more than 183 days in total in a 12-month period. The COVID-19 emergency could result in individuals having to stay in New Zealand longer than 183 days despite their plans to leave. An individual will not become a tax resident in New Zealand under the day-test just because he/ she is stranded in New Zealand. The extra days when a person was
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unable to leave will be disregarded if a person leaves New Zealand within a reasonable time after they are no longer practically restricted in travelling. The day-tests are based on normal circumstances when people are free to move. This echoes the OECD guidance on cross-border issues arising from the pandemic. The OECD Secretariat has issued guidance on implications of the COVID-19 crisis on cross-border workers and other related cross-border matters. The OECD notes that tax issues have arisen where there are cross-border workers or individuals who are stranded in a country that is not their country of residence. These issues have an impact on the right to tax between countries, which is currently governed by international tax treaty rules that delineate taxing rights. The OECD Secretariat’s general view is that under Double Tax Agreements between countries, an individual should not become resident in the country they are stranded in. The IR statement assists individuals who actively manage their travel movements, are relying on the transitional tax residency exemption period, to control or manage a business. This will also assist short-term business visa holders relying on a 92-day tax exemption. Therefore, if an individual leaves New Zealand within a reasonable period of time after the lockdown was lifted and it was practical for them to travel, then the extra days spent in New Zealand due to the travel restriction would not count towards the days count test and their tax residency status will not be impacted. If an individual does not leave New Zealand as soon as is practical after lockdown is lifted, they may run the risk of being deemed a tax resident of New Zealand and will be subject to tax on their worldwide income (with some qualifying for the transitional residency exception). Travel restrictions under COVID-19 significantly disrupted the business travel between countries. For those individuals who are company directors, their personal tax residency may impact the tax residency of the company if they are exercising management and control. Hopefully tax authorities will be pragmatic about the travel restrictions and look at the operational model of businesses before making decisions based solely on director control and management. For New Zealand directors stranded elsewhere, it would be prudent to check what the rules around extended stays in that country, especially if the director finds themselves restricted from travelling for some time and the country does not have a Double Tax Agreement with New Zealand. More articles on tax residency can be found at www.bellinghamwallace.co.nz. By Graham Lawrence (Director) and Carla Cross (Senior Tax Manager) Phone: 09 309 7851 Visit: www.bellinghamwallace.co.nz
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BOOK PRINTING & PUBLISHING
Have your book produced and published right here on the Shore! Benefitz, publishers of Channel Magazine, is one of New Zealand’s most diverse manufacturing businesses in the communications space. At their base, on Constellation Drive, they have a team of 85 people and a range of machinery and technology capable of producing items for communication of all shapes and sizes. The printing of books is proving to be a growth area for the company. “With our range of digital and conventional printing and finishing equipment we have everything that is needed to produce these books efficiently and cost-effectively,” says Benefitz Managing Director Aidan Bennett. “Having 15 designers on staff means we can also design the book if that is what is required. “While big books with significant print runs are often printed offshore, it is just as economical and more convenient to print shorter run books right here in New Zealand. So we are a great option for people self-publishing and we also print here for publishers.” Benefitz have three digital presses that books can be printed on as well as a number of finishing machine options. They produce both soft cover and hard cover books on their inhouse machinery. “I have considerable experience in book printing and publishing and have members on my team who come from strong book production and publishing backgrounds,” adds Aidan Bennett. “So we can work with customers and guide them through the process, irrespective of their own knowledge of the process. “In addition, we also work with off-shore businesses if we have projects that are quite clearly better suited to being printed in other countries due to their size and the quantities required.”
An extension of this book publishing capability has been the development of the ‘My Life Story Book’ system by the Benefitz team over the past 18 months. This is an online system for the publishing of life story books. Benefitz developers have created the online system which makes the whole process very easy and smooth for those wanting to publish their own life stories, or those of loved ones. If you are self-publishing or looking for someone to produce your book, then contact Aidan Bennett and his team at Benefitz. Aidan Bennett, Phone 09-477-4701 or 021-500-997 or email: aidan@benefitz.co.nz Visit: www.benefitz.co.nz
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Book My Life Story Book is an online system that simplifies the process for those wishing to tell and record their life stories. You can build your book online easily and then the system enables the easy and cost-effective production of an actual printed book – hard or soft cover – and the life-story will also be preserved online for generations to come. The system has been developed right here on the North Shore by the team at Benefitz.
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CAM CALKOEN: BENDING PERCEPTIONS, INSPIRING CHANGE
Cam Calkoen is an inspirational speaker who is bending perceptions to inspire change and an attitude of awesomeness through simple, lasting human truths. Passionate about the Shore, this column reflects the awesomeness that surrounds us and the potential we all have to achieve a personal best.
LEGALLY SPEAKING: SCHNAUER AND CO
Legally Speaking with Jo-Anne Thomas, Solicitor, Schnauer & Co.
How healthy is your From adversity we can thrive! estate planning? Cam Calkoen.
What an interesting seven weeks we have all gone through. It’s given us all a real test of our resilience, adaptability, creativity, relationships and, ultimately, deciding what we’re going to do in each and every moment of each and every day. I hope that as people of the world we take time (when possible) to view the opportunity evolving from this time, show gratitude and further develop our awesomeness. My oma (grandmother) was a teenager in Holland during the Second World War. If she went out during that time, she had to wear a star on her chest to showcase that she was Jewish and she narrowly escaped being sent to concentration camp. As a result, her and her family went from extreme wealth to having it all taken away but they reminded each other that they were alive. They went from having maids and butlers to hand washing everything for everyone but they reminded each other that they were alive. They learnt to live on nothing but they reminded each other that they could live. In the years to follow she was the first in her family to move abroad, set up a very successful lunch bar (one of the first) in Wellington, and today, at 97 years of age, she is living independently, driving, walking every day and as sharp as a tack. From adversity we can thrive! For me, I’ve seen my business cash flow go to zero; all events for 2020 postponed or cancelled (due to COVID-19), carrying the Olympic Torch in Japan cancelled and the scheduled move to LA postponed as the events that were all part of the projected success are no longer there. But I’m happy that I’ve worked as hard as I have over the years, that I have loved ones around me to talk with, that my days were never a measure of life or death, as it was for my oma, and that I still have my dream. Looking at all the lessons from this unprecedented time in our lives, it is exciting what new opportunities exist to fulfil old dreams. Maybe we become more efficient? Maybe we have more gratitude? Maybe we boom like never before? In a recently recorded podcast I had newer realisations around the power of dreams. My dream (and desire to share it) is what saw me never bullied at school, seeing opportunities, creating awesomeness and through focusing on what I want to do – Travel. Entertain. Connect – not who I want to be. I’ve always had ways of measuring success even when everything is different. What makes us the same is the fact that we all have challenges and we all have opportunities, what makes us different is our perspective and that’s a choice.
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Our world has recently shifted and the lockdown has highlighted the need to make sure you have your affairs in order. For some clients it was their Wills and for others their Enduring Powers of Attorney. Realising that you may not be up to date or happy with your current state of affairs should prompt you to taking action early to clearly express your wishes. Reviewing your legal matters to ensure they continue to be relevant and up to date is a conscious action. People often complete their Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney, tuck them away and don’t think about them again until they are needed. So why is it important to take them out, blow off the dust and have a look? Because life gets busy and time passes too quickly. Before you know it your situation has changed and your directions may be out of date. Your children may have grown up, or your family and friends have grown older, moved on, or passed on. When the time comes that you need to rely on those legal documents they may not help you in your situation. Too often we are helping family members of those who did not see the benefit of having Enduring Powers of Attorney in place, or who did not keep them up to date. Those family members are left without legal authority to make decisions for their loved ones. At a time when it is difficult enough having a loved one who has lost capacity, it is compounded by needing to apply to the Court for orders to be able to legally make decisions for them. For those whose Will is out of date, this can complicate the process of dealing with your estate after your death – something that may have been avoidable. We often hear many reasons why these important documents were never done or kept up to date. In our experience it is clear that the emotional and financial cost of having to apply to the Court for orders is far greater than the cost of keeping these important documents current. As life begins to increase its pace again and we all become consumed with returning to ‘normal’, we would encourage you all to reflect on your personal situation and take some time to discuss your estate planning needs with your lawyer. Once you have invested the time to secure your wishes for the future, you can tuck it away for another five years (or until your situation changes) when we would again encourage you to review and reflect to make sure it is all up to date. Schnauer & Co, 1 Shea Terrace, Takapuna 09 486 0177 www.schnauer.com jthomas@schnauer.com
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GUNDRY'S GRUMBLES
Simon Gundry is a Devonport and North Shore identity, and character who is known for calling a spade a spade. This is his regular and lively contribution to Channel Magazine.
Lockdown – it proved that I never want to retire So, I’d told the Editor in Chief Aidan Bennett – who is in fact the Henry Luce of the North Shore, and if you don’t know who Henry Luce is then you need to Google him, that I wouldn’t be doing any columns while his two bit rag was online, and would only be coming back when the magazine was in the more formal mode of print and paper. It’s been at least four months now since this rag has hit the news stands of our beautiful North Shore. So, Lockdown – one thing it proved is that I never want to retire. By the time I got up, checked the letterbox two or three times and had a couple of cups of tea, attempted to watch our so dreadful breakfast television, had a piece of Vogel’s and Marmite, checked the letterbox again and had another cup of tea, by that time it was 7.30 am – if this is retirement, then forget it. At the day’s end, when I left my property for an extended walk around the Borough of Flagstaff (Devonport for all you newer Devonport residents) I’d be cursing at the beautiful weather and still skies and sulking quietly, knowing that this was the most beautiful and settled autumn weather just perfect for earthmoving and laying concrete. Also, great weather for watching Club footy, going for a sail and even a quick dip. The whole 50 days went fairly quickly, but as I said at the beginning of this column, there is no way in the world I will retire and live that sort of life. Just at the end of the lockup I got my Electoral Commission form asking me if the information on it was correct to enable me to vote in the upcoming General Election and referendums. At the Declaration on page two of the form, it reads: “I declare that…. All the information I have privided (should be provided) is true and corrrect (note the three ‘r’s) and I understand that giving false or misleading information is a criminal offence.” You would think in this modern world, a Government issued form should have the correct spelling. I see finally the playground in Devonport has opened, to a bit of controversy as to the safety aspects of certain parts of it. One thing I do know, and I get this from a very reliable source at the coal face, that the original budget for under a $1,000,000, has now blown out to over a $1,500,000. This, I am led to believe was due to incorrect drainage details given to the architect by the Council, who didn’t know where the underground services were. This, combined with bad weather and the lockdown all contributed to the blowout. It is great to see that the playground has been well used since we all got out of lockup, with hundreds of kids, parents and grandparents all enjoying themselves on the waterfront. Talking about playgrounds, I can’t believe the cost of the Parliamentary slide and small playground that came in at over $750,000 of which I believe $186,000 was consultancy fees and $175,000 in excavation costs. That would have meant that a large excavator would have been there excavating a platform for the playground for 14 weeks and two trucks carting the excavations off site, two trucks for seven weeks apiece would have been carting away the soil. This is an absolutely despicable waste of taxpayers’ money and should be thoroughly investigated. It is nothing but a rort. It’s okay though, it’s other people’s money. What we should
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remember though, it is actually yours and my money, as taxpayers. Simon Watts will be our new Member of Parliament come Election Day on 19th September. I have met him on a couple of occasions and he seems to be a very, very polite and nice gentleman. He does have on his election hoardings that “Simon will get it done”. I would like to know though, Simon, what exactly are you going to get done? It’s all very well to say you are going to get things done, but we need specifics before we vote. The North Shore is a safe blue National seat for you, it has been a National seat since 1949 when Martin Finlay lost it in the election that year. Since then it has been a job for life for a National Member of Parliament. The huge new Ports of Auckland cranes that suddenly arrived and dominated our skyline overnight, could anyone tell me please, if they have seen them working? I don’t believe I have. I’ve seen ships moored alongside the cranes but I have not seen the cranes moving at all. Maybe the gentleman from Ports of Auckland could give me a call, as he has done previously, to bring me up to date with the status of the cranes. We have the General Election coming up in September, we need to vote for the party who will guide us out of the financial mess we are heading into. It will be like nothing we have experienced before.
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SHORE PEOPLE: CHRIS HARVEY
Chris pivots from flying to real estate
Searching for some Post-COVID19 positivity, Aidan Bennett catches up with local lad Chris Harvey A focus of this issue of Channel Mag is what we are calling “PostCOVID19 Positivity”, highlighting people and businesses in our community that are taking the challenges of 2020 head on. One such person is Chris Harvey. Pre-COVID-19 the former Takapuna Grammar pupil was a pilot with Air New Zealand. Following his COVID-inflicted redundancy he has very quickly ‘pivoted’ to a career selling local real estate with Barfoot & Thompson Milford. Channel Mag’s Aidan Bennett put these questions to him in early July. AIDAN BENNETT: Life has taken quite a change since March, hasn’t it Chris? You had your dream job at Air New Zealand and then COVID-19 hit. How hard has it been to pivot into something else? CHRIS HARVEY: Honestly, the chance to pivot into real estate was something that came about quite quickly out of the blue. I took the opportunity with both hands and immediately turned to study. I spent all waking hours learning as much as I could during lockdown. Obviously not flying also meant I had the time. Study is not new to me as we are always learning and constantly reviewing as a pilot. This was just exciting new material! In life, twists and turns and alternate routes are a sure reality, it’s just learning to swing with them. AB: I understand you have also recently purchased a property in the Hauraki area? CH: It was such a happenstance situation! Alexandra (my fiancée), and I had just moved back from Hong Kong after living there just under three years while I was flying the 747s for Cathay Pacific. We had only been in New Zealand four weeks, and we were just going to house-sit around Auckland for a year or so to experience the local areas again. On Guy Fawkes night we were shown the property and instantly fell in love with it. It was perfect for us. A real original Franchie & Ion, brick and tile do up. We acted very fast, knowing it was going to be popular. We made an offer even though we had not even secured finance from the bank, and stressfully waited for it all to align in time! We’ve since put a lot of sweat and tears into the house to make it our own. Lots more to do as always! AB: What made you choose to go into real estate? CH: COVID! The word is cliché now, but it’s been such an unprecedented situation. Sue Evans, a mother of a good friend, kindly offered me the opportunity to partner up. Instantly I was hooked. Unlimited work schedule and commission-based. I am a bit of an energiser bunny when it comes to helping others. I give it my all which is why Sue Evans asked me along.Also, believe it or not, real estate has always been a passion of mine. I bought my first investment property just south of Auckland when I was 23. Working hard, saving hard and researching hard made that happen. Flying was always the focus but due to COVID and being made redundant, now I have the opportunity to give it a real good go.
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AB: You know the area pretty well don’t you? Lots of family history in the area I understand? CH: It’s going to sound real classic, but I was born at North Shore Hospital, went to Takapuna Primary, Takapuna
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Normal Intermediate and Takapuna Grammar School. Family-wise, my mother grew up in the Mairangi Bay area, and my father’s childhood home was along Hurstmere Road which my grandparents owned for 50 years! Growing up I lived in the house with my brothers on site at the Takapuna Beach Holiday Park which my parents Kevin and Christine owned; they ran the campground from 1995 until 2010. That’s where I learnt hard work. No such thing there as a nine to five job! AB: You’ve flown planes all over the world. What are some of the interesting places you’ve lived or worked in and are there any favourites? CH: All up I think last count it was something like 35 different countries, and 140 different airports. The world becomes a very small place
Chris Harvey working as a pilot with the United Nations in Liberia in 2012.
SHORE JUNCTION: NEWS UPDATE
By Sonia Thursby, CEO, Shore Junction
Shore Junction introduces Josh Martin Chris Harvey working as a First Officer on an A320 aircraft with Air New Zealand.
when you traverse it both for holiday and for work. I was lucky that my previous employment meant that not only did I fly in different locations, I actually also lived in them for a period of time. Being shot at on the ground and in the air made for interesting times. I flew for the United Nations in Afghanistan, Somalia, South Sudan and Liberia. Hong Kong will always be on the list also – giving us the opportunity to travel from a central hub to everywhere in the world! AB: You’ve stated an ambition to get back to flying one day. How many years away do you think it will be until the airlines recover and the world is back to normal travel-wise? CH: How long is a piece of string!? What is normal these days? I wish I knew. I can’t pretend to know, as what I thought I knew keeps changing daily. Best guess would be long term. At this stage I am focusing 110% of my energy and passion on real estate.
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Shore Junction is an amazing space, filled with amazing people and we are excited to introduce you to our Youth Development Specialist Josh Martin. We searched high and low to find someone who is passionate about youth, and was not afraid to stand out and put their stamp on this amazing facility and we found that in Josh. At Shore Junction everything we do is in co-design with young people and the light in their eyes and their enthusiasm when they interviewed Josh was all the sign we needed. The young people were absolutely buzzing after meeting him, giving us two thumbs up. With a youth worker history and a track record of developing high quality regional and national events, Josh will bring the skills required for implementation of youth-led and -facilitated events, workshops, and activities.
AB: Barfoot & Thompson is well-known for being a great firm to work for. In the short time you’ve been involved you have had a taste of things; what are your thoughts on why they are so well respected? CH: Family company, family values. To me it seems they are a close knit community of like-minded individuals all passionate to work together as one. It was founded nearly 100 years ago as a family business and still is today. That really is impressive! It shows they have dedication, skills and that personal integrity is at the forefront. AB: You are working closely with Sue Evans at Barfoot & Thompson. Her experience and guidance must be invaluable for you just starting out? CH: Invaluable would be an understatement. Sue has been working in the industry for nearly a decade and has a lot of contacts and experience. I’m very lucky to be working with such a well respected and honest person, gaining knowledge and great foundation skills along the way. AB: Having experienced living in other parts of the world, what makes the North Shore so special? You’ve obviously chosen to come home. CH: I feel very privileged. Travel has allowed me to appreciate New Zealand. Most people return to their roots. I am so fortunate that home happens to be Takapuna in New Zealand. If anything, COVID has shown the world how great it is here. AB: Complete the following– On a lazy North Shore Sunday I love nothing more than... CH: … wrestling with open home flags in a screaming south westerly with the prospect of retiring after experiencing four seasons in one day with a cold one.
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A word from Josh: “I’m pumped to be working with the Shore Junction team to help change the world one young life at a time. I’m excited to help develop the youth of the North Shore and work with them to create events and activities at Shore Junction that connect with and engage with our young people. I feel privileged to have the responsibility to create a space for our local young people to feel safe and like they truly belong. I see events that connect our young performers, entrepreneurs, techies, artists, etc with the professional sector, building bridges and pathways toward their dreams and goals for their future. I see a youth hub that belongs to our young people, that feels alive with the laughter, körero, and energy of our young people. I see Shore Junction as a movement. It begins with us at Shore Junction, but crops up in West Auckland, South Auckland, the South Island, and the world. It’s a place to belong, a place to feel safe, and a place to call home away from home. What an honour to be part of this journey.” www.shorejunction.nz
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FLAG DOWN
Long wait times for ordering printed flags are a thing of the past. At Benefitz we established our fabric printing capability with the aim to print and finish flags in just three days – frustrated previously with the length of time others took to produce them. These Flags are now a big selling part of the Benefitz Display and Exhibition product range. Our high quality flags are available in three varieties and two sizes. Our Flags are digitally printed using a dye sublimation process onto fabric by our Benefitz XL printing division and include a powder-coated extendable pole and carry bag. There are also a number of base options and accessories to choose from – ground spike; cross base; chrome circle base; tripod with water bag; plastic water tank; heavy metal base. Our Flags are also very affordable – we can provide SPECIAL PRICING to make it easy and quick for you to make a decision. We look forward to helping you!
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BUILDING & HOME MAINTENANCE WITH QPC BUILD GROUP
Discover . Create . Define . Build We thrive on working with our clients to create bespoke homes ideal for them and their families which is why we were so excited to help create this brand new home in the beautiful Weiti Bay. Our clients wanted something striking and elegant that captured the breathtaking natural surroundings. We worked with our clients and our design team to create this 263m2 custom architectural masterpiece. Enveloping this build is cedar shiplap cladding which has been lightly stained to allow for the natural grain in the timber to show through, helping to give this home a soft natural feel. With 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms this home is sprawled across the section on one single level allowing optimal views and entertaining spaces which open out on the horizon swimming pool. Clever use of pool fencing means uninterrupted views of the ocean when you are taking a dip.
Espan roofing and APL profiled joinery adds contrast and depth to the home whilst continuing the clean lines that the cedar creates. As a multi award-winning builder, we pride ourselves on providing a positive experience, from design inspiration and aspiration, to accountable service and high quality construction and delivery. For more information about how we can help you to create your dream home have a look at our website www.qpcbuilders.co.nz or give us a call today 0800 772 266
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BARFOOT & THOMPSON: GERALDINE ZAREIAN
Market pulse on the Shore
In-Bound Competition = Change In Balance
By Geraldine Zareian
The past few months have proven that economists don’t possess a crystal ball. In fact, the opposite has happened to predictions.
The proof is in the pudding. The property market has been shocked into recovery.
Countdown to spring - what do you need to do?
With historically low home loan interest rates and lack of LVR restrictions, first-time buyers and investors are seriously buying. Supply and demand are in balance for a short period of time in the run-up to the general election on the 19th September. As the North Shore was not reliant on tourism the slow-down in trade and leisure was short-lived with financial support. The effects of ending mortgage holidays and wage subsidies are unlikely to be as significant locally, compared with other parts of the country, particularly more rural. Those who have held off from selling or buying will add to the spring frenzy. Prepare now! Geraldine Zareian, Residential Sales Barfoot & Thompson, 021 184 0312, g.zareian@barfoot.co.nz www.tosell.nz
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TAKAPUNA NORTH COMMUNITY TRUST ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS
North Shore Birdsong Project has a goal of restoring and protecting native wildlife by eradicating predators. ©AndreaEL Photography
One stunning bird that has been sighted very close to Takapuna in recent times is the Kākā. ©AndreaEL
The Bellbird, or Korimako, live naturally in coastal areas such as ours.
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By Fiona Martin, Environmental Coordinator, Takapuna North Community Trust. We live in such a beautiful place and we need to work together to keep it that way. The Takapuna North Community Trust takes great pride in supporting local groups doing great work to preserve and enhance our environment. Fiona Martin is leading these efforts for the trust.
North Shore Birdsong Project The North Shore Birdsong Project has a goal of restoring and protecting native wildlife by eradicating predators from Takapuna North. For this purpose we offer free loan traps for Takapuna North Residents on a long-term loan system. Residents are welcome to keep the equipment for as long as they are actively using it and reporting their trap monitoring and kills via the Ecotrack app, https://ecotrack.nz/. We will use the data that residents log into Ecotrack to monitor the collective success of the project and to secure more funding so that we can continue to provide predator control equipment free of charge. New Zealand has a large number of at risk and endangered birds as a result of introduced predators. To eradicate pests altogether we will need a minimum one in five residents to be actively trapping, and one in three houses in the protective buffer zone around bush reserves. This is a significant community project that will rely on the participation of large numbers of residents supporting us to bring the birds back to our area.
To eradicate pests altogether we will need a minimum one in five residents to be actively trapping… One stunning bird that has been sighted very close to Takapuna in recent times is the kākā. This bird is nationally at risk because their young fledge the nest before they can climb or fly, meaning they will spend the first week out of their nest on or near the ground. At this point they are particularly vulnerable to predation. Kākā have another characteristic that makes them easy prey; Kākā nest deep in hollow trees, where there is no escape if they are cornered by predators such as stoats, rats and possums (which eat chicks and eggs). Nesting
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females are the most vulnerable to stoat attacks. Another bird that has been recently sighted near Takapuna is the korimako (bellbird), there are large populations of korimako in the Auckland Islands and they are just starting to cross the water back to the mainland. Korimako live naturally in coastal areas such as ours, they can still be spotted in urban areas, especially if there is bush nearby. Research has shown that mammalian predators, such as rats and stoats, keep korimako numbers low on the mainland. Possums also compete with them for food. Ways you can help: • Sign up for our free loan predator traps: www.takapunatrust.org.nz/environment. • Volunteer with one of our many local groups to help control reserve predators and restore bird habitats, plant trees and remove weeds. Dogs – Only take dogs to areas that allow them, keep them under effective control at all times, and keep it out of stream beds. You know your dog best; train or manage it in a way that will ensure wildlife is safe and not disturbed; If you know your dog cannot be trusted then keep it on a lead. Cats – Consider buying a Birdbesafe clown collar plus a bell http://www.birdsbesafe.com or Kiwicatcollars@facebook, or make your own: https://kidspot.co.nz/activities/make-cat-collar-savebirds/. Keep cats inside at night and feed them well, Microchip and de-sex your cat. Thank you for your valuable support in protecting our native wildlife. Visit: www.takapunatrust.org.nz or Facebook: North Shore Birdsong Project
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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY WITH BAYLEYS
Consulting room.
Unit i1, 5 Orbit Drive.
Lab rooms.
Office opportunity perfect for healthcare and medical practices
Channel Magazine’s Aidan Bennett discovers an office opportunity that may save a suitable healthcare practice thousands After 12 years as the base of a very successful reception area is an exposed brick architectural dermatology business, this sensational 189 wall which fits in well with the wave design window square metre ground floor Orbit Drive office frosting. Frosting has been used extensively on has become available, uniquely with many of external and internal glass to provide good light the expensive fit-out features of a medical as well as privacy in the many rooms used for sector practice still in place. patients. “We know that fitting out these type of Other existing features of this Orbit Drive office medical or healthcare practice rooms can be very that will suit the healthcare and medical sector are expensive, so any new tenant has the opportunity three consulting rooms, lab area, sluice room, a to save quite a bit if this space suits them,” says Jane larger consulting room (or theatre) with its own air McKee of Bayleys Commercial, who is marketing conditioning unit. Specialist medical lighting units the property for lease on behalf of the owners with with arms remain in the consulting rooms. The colleague Ian Waddams. “It’s a real opportunity. offices for the practice manager or receptionists It’s also interesting that the previous tenant – there also have dual doors so they have easy access has been only one since the unit was built – has to the both the reception/waiting area and the Consulting room and windows. duplicated the layout of the office at their new internal rooms. purpose-built site. It clearly worked very well for them.” “While this is an opportunity for medical businesses this office The day Channel Magazine popped in for a look, the sunny and configuration will also suit other professional businesses, such as welcoming offices were getting a fresh lick of paint to make them accountants, lawyers, financial businesses, engineers, surveyors etc., like brand new. A lovely feature of the spacious main entrance and due to the number of excellent work spaces,” adds Jane McKee. “The
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owners are also happy to tweak the configuration for the right tenant.” The ground floor space has road frontage and profile and is very centrally located, being close to the motorway and AUT Millennium as well as cafés and eateries. In addition to the rooms already detailed, there are two offices, a kitchenette and lunch room. The fitout has a code of compliance certificate and the air-conditioning has been upgraded. There are six car parks with more available if required.
While this is an opportunity for medical businesses this office configuration will also suit other professional businesses due to the number of excellent work spaces… Bayleys’ Jane McKee and Ian Waddams are seeking interest from all professional businesses that require space of this size. But Unit i1, 5 Orbit Drive may be the perfect home for physiotherapists, dermatologists, dentists, health specialists, beauty or appearance medicine specialists. Subject to resource consent if required. Contact Jane or Ian at Bayleys Commercial today… Jane McKee – Phone 021 557 377 or email: Jane.McKee@bayleys.co.nz Ian Waddams – Phone 021 029 42758 or email: Ian.waddams@bayleys.co.nz
Consulting room.
For Lease – Unit i1, 5 Orbit Drive • Ground floor, road facing • 189 square metres • Fitted out for medical or healthcare practice • Spacious reception and waiting area • Offices, lab rooms, consulting rooms, theatre room • Kitchenette and lunch room • Owner will reconfigure to suit tennant
Commercial North Shore Limited, Bayleys, Licensed under the REA Act 2008 D +64 9 489 0999 | F +64 9 489 0990 29 Northcroft Street, Takapuna, Auckland 0622
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BOWLS NORTH HARBOUR: NEWS
with Lindsay Knight
Brendon loves his greens! Brendon Kelly knows better than most the huge challenges those like him who look after North Harbour’s bowling greens have had to face this past summer. On top of the problems posed by one of the hottest and driest summers on record, as the season neared its end, clubs had their greens shut down by the coronavirus pandemic, with clubs doing so even before the Government had made it mandatory. That this was partially relaxed after two or three weeks of total inactivity, allowing Kelly and his colleagues to return to give the greens much needed attention, which was a welcome relief. “It was certainly beneficial,” he says. “The greens badly needed spraying and, even in a short time, a lot of moss had formed.” There was one positive to the compulsory shut-down, though, and it was helpful that the summer season was coming to an end. “One of the good things was that it gave the greens a bit of a rest.” But even before the pandemic and its repercussions, the exceptionally dry weather had meant difficulties for Kelly, who is in charge of the Browns Bay and Birkenhead greens and three Auckland greens, and all the other Harbour greens staff. Des Cotter, green superintendent for the Takapuna club, says many bowlers themselves probably didn’t fully appreciate the brutal reality that, even after overnight watering, the high day-time temperatures led to many greens suffering “heat stress.”
Both Kelly and Russell have won praise for their success in restoring what had been troublesome greens… Before becoming superintendent, Cotter was Takapuna’s voluntary greenkeeper as well as being an active bowler. Kelly, too, is an enthusiastic bowler and of such an accomplished standard he has won, besides a number of club championships, two centre titles. But despite having an inside appreciation of the game, and not needing to be told of the need for quality greens, Kelly and Cotter have endured criticism from club members who think they know better. “It can get a bit depressing at times,” Kelly says. As a result, Cotter has learned to develop a thick skin and has no qualms about having a dual role. Some of his colleagues, though, like Hamish Russell, who looks after the Takapuna, Mairangi Bay and Milford greens, have deliberately avoided becoming active players for fear of having to endure negative comment. Kelly, 48, did a greenkeeping apprenticeship at the Waitemata Golf club, having previously played golf with a handicap of seven. He took to
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bowls about 25 years ago while looking after the Rocky Nook greens in Auckland. Russell, too, started with golf clubs, having done a diploma course in turf culture at Massey University. Both Kelly and Russell have won praise for their success in restoring what had been troublesome greens, Russell particularly for what he has achieved at Milford, and Kelly for his recent transformation of Birkenhead greens. One other greens challenge looms for some of Harbour clubs: That’s whether they should change their greens to the Maniototo weed from the South Island. Browns Bay has already done so, and the excellent quality of its greens leads Kelly to suggest others should follow its example, despite previous concerns about Maniototo’s unsuitability for the northern climate. “I’ve actually found it to have less disease than Starweed,” he says. www.bowlsnorthharbour.com
BUSINESS NORTH HARBOUR: NEWS
By Kevin O’Leary, General Manager, Business North Harbour
Supporting your local businesses
By Janet Marshall, Colliers North Shore
Kevin O’Leary.
The full, longer-term effects of COVID-19 on local businesses will not be apparent for some time. However, it is fair to say that some are coping better than others, with a number sadly unable to survive. It is impossible to provide the exact details of the number of businesses who have had to close but, what I can say for certain is that there are an ever-increasing number of ‘FOR LEASE’ or ‘FOR SALE’ boards going up in our area which is not a good sign. It may not be all bad news either as some businesses may have relocated to a home office to save on the expense of rent. Our hospitality and travel businesses along with the education and tertiary sector felt the pinch from very early on and those that have survived have a long and difficult road to economic recovery, as do many other businesses. The financial pressures that many local businesses are now facing as a result of COVID–19 mean that many business owners who previously hadn’t thought of having to raise funds for their business are now having to look into the options available to them to do just that.
A number of businesses are fearful that the end of the second wage subsidy may signal the end of this high, with many not sure that they will have built up sufficient cashflow by then to guarantee their survival without having to make further cost savings… Many businesses are riding a wave of consumer spending at the moment which they describe as ‘’like a sugar rush’’, the problem with such a high as we all know is that at some point it comes to an end. A number of businesses are fearful that the end of the second wage subsidy may signal the end of this high, with many not sure that they will have built up sufficient cashflow by then to guarantee their survival without having to make further cost savings, which unfortunately may put more jobs under threat. I am asking you to support the local economy as businesses endeavour to transition towards economic recovery, by shopping local, buying locally made products and utilising locally available services whenever possible as together we champion North Harbour as a great place to live, work and recreate. The ‘BUY North Harbour’ Facebook page, which I would ask you all to visit and share with your friends, is an ideal way of supporting the local economy. Not only can you make the most of some great offers from our members, but you are also supporting your local businesses who now need your support more than ever. Phone: 09 968 2222, Mobile: 027 479 9563, Email: kevin@businessnh.org.nz
COLLIERS NORTH SHORE
Why the office is far from obsolete
Janet Marshall.
After what has been an extraordinary few months, many of us are now reflecting on what working from home has been like. A research study from the University of Otago based on people working from home during the pandemic shows 73 per cent were at least as productive as when they were in the office, and 89 per cent responded that they would like to continue, at least some of the time. Interestingly, however, only 17 per cent responded that they had all the correct resources from their employer to undertake their work correctly. There has certainly been a lot of media attention that employees would rather remain at home, thus removing daily commuting (and Auckland traffic). Of course, there are many positives and I am reminded of the GFC of 2007-2008 when there was much talk from business owners about working from home and saving costs. Yes, some businesses did take that course of action, but, a few years later, many came back to relocate to an office. People need appreciation, recognition and gratitude to be motivated. In the office you can have fluid discussions, listen to feedback and share ideas Social interaction is one of our fundamental needs. According to Aristotle, “Man is by nature a social animal”; we naturally seek the companionship of others as part of our wellbeing. The gradual switch to open plan office areas encouraged interaction and “brain storming” with colleagues, sharing information, mentoring and collaboration. People need appreciation, recognition and gratitude to be motivated. In the office you can have fluid discussions, listen to feedback and share ideas. If you are feeling down there is always someone in the office to cheer you up, and sometimes these seemingly meaningless interactions are, in reality, really good for you and your team. They can boost creativity, morale and productivity. Many would say that there should be a delineation between work and home, however it is hard to switch off from work when your office is literally down the hallway from your bedroom. Without a doubt, home life will impinge on work life, particularly with children, pets and other potential disruptions. If you spend eight hours a day inside with minimum or no human interaction, you will almost certainly begin feeling isolated. Even the most introverted among us can start feeling a little claustrophobic after a number of weeks at home, alone - it can get lonely and good discipline is required to set working hours and sticking to them. Thanks to technologies like Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Skype we now have instant video conferencing at our fingertips, and communication with clients and colleagues has never been easier. However, in an office, you can tap someone on the shoulder if you need to talk or prompt a discussion. It is not practical to call someone every time you have a question or idea. In the long term. it is difficult to solely rely on web video conferencing to improve team communication. Video conferencing has become overwhelming and exhausting. Non-verbal cues are quite difficult to pick up and the stress of looking at a screen for long periods of time have resulted in a new form of exhaustion, the feeling of tiredness, anxiousness or worrying about yet another video call. I for one miss the energy that is collectively generated in our office, and the face-to-face networking which is paramount in the property industry. It’s 1.00 pm and I’m off to take the team to lunch. Phone: 021 684 775 Email: janet.marshall@colliers.com
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FROM THE CHAIR: AIDAN BENNETT
Life has changed
By Aidan Bennett, Chairperson, Devonport-Takapuna Local Board
Over the past few months the life of this local board chair has been a hectic one. As well as navigating COVID-19 life in general, COVID-19 life in business, I have also been taking on the challenges associated with COVID-19 life for Auckland Council and the DevonportTakapuna Local Board. In all of these areas life has changed. For Auckland Council and Devonport-Takapuna Local Board the key challenges have been around money, i.e. the Emergency Budget, and around trying to conduct business as usual in the post-COVID-19 environment. This business was done via Skype and Zoom etc. until into June, and over the past six weeks things have returned to normal with more face to face workshops with members and staff and public business meetings and community forums. While the online meetings are convenient, they are challenging for formal meetings, so it has been great to get back into normal meetings where we can have good conversation and robust debate. Aidan Bennett. Auckland Council’s emergency budget has been a very interesting exercise for me. While the decision on what the cut; Many staff have also taken voluntary salary cuts; A final budget looks like (adopted on July 30th) was made 3.5% rate increase for the 2020/2021 year. by the governing body (mayor and councillors), council While 2020 and beyond will continue to be a has consulted thoroughly with the local boards and the challenge for everyone, the outcome from the decisions community. For local board chairs there have been many made in Auckland Council’s Emergency Budget have in opportunities to have our say on behalf of our communities. general been pretty good for the Devonport-Takapuna There have also been many unknowns with things changing community. Budget cuts have been kept mainly to capital along the way as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic expenditure for new and un-contracted projects. In evolves. simple terms this means we will A simple explanation of have to wait a bit longer for new Auckland Council’s Emergency stuff and ‘renewals’ of existing While 2020 and beyond will Budget problem is as follows:assets. Operational budgets for continue to be a challenge Covid-19 Lockdown etc. caused our locally driven initiatives remain a severe drop in the council’s as they were. So the funds used to for everyone, the outcome revenue – forecasted $475m; support community operations and Water shortage caused by a from the decisions made in groups have not been reduced. record drought is forecasted to of assets will Auckland Council’s Emergency Maintenance cost council a further $224 million continue very much unchanged. with work needed to correct The local board, supported by Budget have in general been this; So total financial impact on our ward councillors have worked pretty good for the Devonport- hard to maintain funding for the Auckland Council forecasted $700m+; Interesting to note that community. Takapuna community. rates account for 40% of council’s Many in the community will be income. 60% comes from other concerned about the $244 million means, including public transport fares, development sell-down of assets. It is a shame that this decision had to contributions, building consent fees, resource consent be made under this financial pressure. I have made it very charges, parking charges, Auckland International Airport and clear that I am not one of the “you never sell anything” Ports of Auckland; Savings found come from a reduction brigade. What I have learnt over the past 10 months (since in the capital program of $280 million; Council is reducing being elected), is council owns lots of legacy property operations expenditure by over $200 million (council and that is not ‘fit for purpose’ and it’s not working for the city. the CCOs); Sell down $244 million worth of underutilised We need to get it working for the city or realise its value property and facilities; The mayor and deputy have taken a and invest that back in the future of our city. voluntary 20% salary cut, and councillors have taken a 10% In that vein it is pleasing to see the old Takapuna RSA
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building owned by council is now a wonderful modern youth facility called Shore Junction. It has been completed recently. This is a prime example of taking an underperforming asset and turning it into something neat for the community. The former Takapuna Library at 2 The Strand is one of the local properties sitting idle. The good news for local residents is the proceeds from any sale of this building will come back directly into our community to be used for the community. We need to ensure we spend any money realised from the building wisely to create community assets for the future. Lake Road continues to be a challenge. Despite more than three years of planning and consultation it was disappointing that a majority of our local board (four against, two in favour) voted against the resulting plan from Auckland Transport. I have been vocal in advocating that we take the $47m and just get the project done, influencing desired tweaks along the way. The plan is not perfect, but it will make improvements to the road, safety for all and moving people down the corridor. The fact that a majority on the board didn’t support the plan means the whole project, and the funding, is now in jeopardy. I just hope that the strong advocacy of our two ward councillors may keep it on track. Member Toni van Tonder and myself are strongly aligned on this topic and voted in favour. We remain ever hopeful that it isn’t a dead duck. I have been disappointed since being elected with the coverage I receive from the editorial in the local publications that are part of the Devonport Publishing stable (Devonport Flagstaff and Rangitoto Observer, run out of Devonport). The publisher of these titles attends all public meetings of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board. I consider there is unfortunately little balance in some of the publications on a
range of matters including with regard to the performance of my role. I have no problem with publishers holding us and council to account as this is clearly important. However, while I appreciate all publishers will each have their own preferences and views, I consider publishers should always endeavour to produce content that is fair and balanced. I have the utmost confidence in the public to read and digest all media articles in a measured way, and my challenge to all publishers is to produce fair and balanced content. On a more positive note the local board has got a great deal done in recent months, despite the adversity. This has included – Navigating through one of council’s most difficult financial situations; Approving our draft local board plan; Approving the Open Space Management Plan; Approving phase one of the Local Parks Management Plan; Approving the draft concept plan for the Takapuna Town Square; Keeping the Hurstmere Road project on track; Funding new wayfinding signage for the Milford, Sunnynook, Castor Bay areas; Opening Shore Junction through additional funding; Opening new assets such as Lake Pupuke South Walkway, Windsor Reserve Playground and Sunnynook Park. We have a great team of local board staff at the DTLB who are great to work with, help us to get these things done, and share our passion for the community. Make sure you have your say on our draft local board plan that is currently out for consultation. See info below. My focus remains on getting things done and achieving progress for our community. I reckon we are putting some runs on the board. Aidan Bennett, QSM Chair, Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Email: aidan.bennett@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Visit: www.akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz To have your say on our Draft Local Board Plan - consultation closes Thursday August 13th
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The Channel Crossword Set locally by Mãyã, especially for Channel each month. No. 59
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9 ...that is holding Agronomy Centre and Russian 2 leader's magnetite, for example (4,3) 3 10 It's broken if you speak its name (7) 11 Low Colonel's second-rate floppy (5) 4 12 Dream about Portishead after a foot creates poisonous gases (9)
22 Over half of 19 flows into artery (5) 23 Reveals gamble to fish (7) 24 Maya building opening to expose pupil (7) 25 Principles of rooming houses where coach takes over from the Middle East (3,12)
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5 About to compile a crossword clue for "fresh start" (5)
13 Wrinkle pole, say, then hide gold spinner (who 6 wishes to remain anonymous) (15) 7 16 Re art movement, I cite my journalistic 8 credentials: "First back, first one caught" (15) 19 From airman to a flying lover? (9)
Two consecutive notes sound, relating to our system (5) Card placed beneath island by individual (3,4) Are they made by a new broom? (8,7)
14 Lotion is a cure for being alone (9) 15 sland's in trim, with loyalty to social group (9) 17 Tourer of Philippines raising lack of refreshment (7) 18 Temperature or small charge produces a twisting force (7) 20 Chase between one love and another down south (5) 21 When American Uncle had tea? (5)
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