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Views from the Beach with TBBA
Business Profile 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. Lou-Ann Macnamara. of its own, with a great vibe. I love working in 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.
As scary as it sounds, planning is starting for next summer’s events in Takapuna, so make sure you keep an eye on our social media channels (@ilovetakapuna on Facebook and Instagram) for all the information– or visit our website: ilovetakapuna.co.nz to sign up to our newsletter. We also love to see what you get up to in and around Takapuna, so if you’re posting on social media, don’t forget to tag us, or use the hashtag #ilovetakapuna.
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
Check out all the fantastic photos shared to us by fellow Takapuna lovers! Tag us @ilovetakapuna or use #ilovetakapuna on Instagram to share your pics with us.
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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.
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.
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
This month in TAKAPUNA
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.
BECROFT GRAND OPERA ARIA FINAL
When: Sunday 23rd August 2020 Wherre: The PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna Time: 6.30pm Cost: Admission @ door $25.00 Details: In support of the next generation of young opera singers. Contact: Bruce Farrell Ph 489 7935, Alan Reekie Ph 410 4086 or visit our website www.nspas.co.nz Sponsored by: The Becroft Foundation, Les & Sonia Andrews Cultural Foundation, Simpson Western & Other Sponsers
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.
SPOTTED IN TAKAPUNA
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!
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.
This month at SHORE CITY TAKAPUNA
Simon Wollerton, Manager, Farmers Shore City.
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.
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!
Majestic Cafe.
CAFÉ IS SIMPLY MAJESTIC!
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!
FREE Wi•Fi
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 Nicola and Carol. a MasterChef so our cookware and 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!
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 Phillipa Batts, AUT Operations Manager brought up three boys with her husband and enjoyed active pastimes and supporting 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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in activities offered during the sessions. With the growth of the programme the role became full-time and then in 2010 I took over the role of Operations Manager.
ND: What qualifications or training did you undertake to do this?
PB: Completed my nursing training on leaving school. As a “mature” student I completed my Bachelor of Sport and Recreation and then a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Science: Older Adult Health.
ND: Do you have a role model?
PB: I am constantly impressed by the older people who despite many challenges, continue to set new health goals for themselves and see improved outcomes and better quality of life as a result.
ND: How do you keep fit yourself?
PB: I’m a huge fan of high intensity exercise. I attend a box fit class twice a week, do some interval training on a spin bike, some body weight exercise circuits and Pilates once a week. I love to walk in the bush and hills when I get the opportunity.
ND: Can you describe the feeling you get when someone in your group achieves a big goal?
PB: The satisfaction of seeing someone achieve an important goal is huge. The thing about success is that it can be exponential – once you succeed in something you weren’t sure you could do, you start to look around for other things you could try. A whole lot of possibilities open up. For our older people, it means life can still be an adventure! That’s huge and I love being part of their journeys.
ND: What other sport-related activity would you like to be involved with?
PB: I bought a good road bike a few years ago, but it has largely stayed in my garage. I’d love to do some regular bike rides ideally with my husband.
ND: In five years time I hope to…
PB: Have more time to spend with my grandchildren. I have five beautiful grandkids aged five down to one year old. I love being with them and want to continue to have the energy and wherewithal to keep up with them and explore the world again, seeing it through their eyes as they discover new abilities and experiences.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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 opened her speech by saying, ”Twenty-five Emma Hoggard (second from right) at the celebration lunch. Photographed with her years is a long time to work at Countdown but are, from left, her mother Sharon Deaker, this will be a very short speech.” And it was. her mentor for many years at Countdown Takapuna Patsy Edwards, and store But it highlighted an inspirational story of an manager Kyle Webber. 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 check
Emma 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. recently three big operations during lockdown. In recent times it has become fashionable for us all to be told to be kind
Kyle Webber, the Countdown store manager at Takapuna spoke to each other. The staff at Countdown Takapuna clearly didn’t need a reminder . highly of Emma at the lunch. “Emma’s till always balances, she never Emma concluded her brief speech by saying, “If it hadn’t been for complains about anything and she always has a grin on her face.” all of you, for your help and kindness, I wouldn’t have lasted 25 hours at
Emma started at Countdown as part of a work experience scheme Countdown let alone 25 years.” for students with special needs at Takapuna Grammar School. After Well done Emma and well done to the team at Countdown Takapuna. stints packing shelves and rescuing trolleys from various parts of the You should all be very proud.
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I f y o u ' r e p a s s i o n a t e a b o u t s e r v i n g o u r l o c a l c o m m u n i t y a n d w a n t t o h e l p p e o p l e t h r i v e , w e w a n t y o u t o j o i n u s w i t h y o u r e n t h u s i a s m a n d n e w i d e a s . Takapuna North Community Trust supports community development from Hauraki Dan Bidois MP for Northcote
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. 09 419 8021 dan.bidois@parliament.govt.nz The role would be around 2 - 3 hours per month and involves attending monthly board danbidoismp meetings with our other five board members and providing a governance role to the Trust. You will ideally have previous experience as a Trustee and experience in the not- forprofit sector. Authorised by Dan Bidois MP, If this sounds like you, please get in contact with us for more information by contacting Parliament Buildings, Wellington. 027 2174783 Lennie Crawford on lenniec @ xtra.co.nz or www.takapunatrust.org.nz www.channelmag.co.nz Issue 112 - August 2020 39
By Sarah Thorne Takapuna North Community Coordinator Wow. How is it August already?!
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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By Claire Bellingham, Personal Trainer and Nutritionist 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.
