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JUNE 2020 ISSUE 110

NORTH SHORE’S MONTHLY MAGAZINE FOR NEWS, VIEWS, EVENTS AND PEOPLE

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TAKAPUNA NORTH COMMUNITY NEWS: WITH SARAH THORNE

Hello. Long time no see!

We hope you are all well and happy and ready for some community activities now we are able to get back into things. We’re writing this article a month in advance so it’s a bit hard to tell you what’s definitely happening, but here’s what is likely to be happening when allowed during the next few months and a list of places you can go Sarah Thorne to find out more.

Winter Fun Preschool Play will start once we have the go ahead from the government and council venues. This will hopefully be by mid-June. Preschool play is free to attend. To find out more about our free Winter Fun pre-school play programme, visit our website or Facebook/summerfunplay. You can also find loads of great ideas to keep the kids busy on our Facebook and Instagram @takapunanorthvillage pages.

Own Festival: The Our Women’s Network invites women to their festival ‘Past, Present and Future’. The event was postponed from mid-May and we hope to hold it later in the year. Tickets are $25 and include a light lunch, entertainment and workshops.

To be advised when the event will take place and to buy tickets, email info@own.org.nz

All of our events will have full health and safety plans and Covid-19 policies in procedures in place.

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 trap to set in your garden. enviro@takapunatrust.org.nz. More information on our website and Facebook/northshorebirdsongproject Online workshops: During lockdown, we ran a series of sustainable living workshops on things like growing food in small spaces, backyard chicken keeping and composting. These workshops were incredibly popular and we’re keen to run more during the year so if you have a great idea for a workshop that you’d like to join, please do get in touch with us and let us know.

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/TakapunaNorthCommunityTrust.

For more information on any of these events, phone Sarah Thorne (Takapuna North Community Coordinator) on 486 2098 or email: office@takapunatrust.org.nz Visit www.takapunatrust.org.nz Facebook.com/TakapunaNorthCommunityTrust

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SIMON WATTS: NATIONAL PARTY NORTH SHORE CANDIDATE

By Simon Watts, National Party North Shore candidate for the 2020 General Election.

The future can be bright

Simon Watts

– let’s make it happen Looking back on the past six weeks, I’ve found that previous experiences have provided powerful guidance on how to respond to unprecedented challenges.

I grew up on a farm and orchard and enjoyed a typical rural upbringing. It was a small community and our extended family were all neighbours and the best of mates. A strong sense of community developed in me there; being so close to people, through family ties and community connections, I developed an understanding that everyone depended on each other. This is exactly the response I have seen during COVID-19, even the restrictions imposed by lockdown didn’t stop us showing that we cared.

Now, at Level 1, the focus is shifting towards addressing the huge economic challenges our country faces.

With so much at stake, we have to get it right. With much already endured by businesses, we need to ensure that vision is matched with cogent action. The right policies and the right teams need to be in place this year. If we fail in this, we will not only saddle the next generation with a huge debt, we will also have failed the employers who provide jobs, and the people who desperately need that employment. If the pandemic was a once in a 100-year event, this year’s election is your once in a generation opportunity to get it sorted.

That’s why I see significant benefits in Todd Muller assuming the leadership of the National Party with Nikki Kaye as his deputy.

Todd brings proven business experience to the role and Nikki is already noted for her fresh perspectives on policy.

We can’t afford to get the recovery wrong. Proven experience needs to be in place as soon as possible, so that the fresh thinking required to break out of COVID-19’s stranglehold generates momentum now, as we lift the economy out of recession. We need leaders from business to rebuild business, we need proven visionaries in infrastructure to energise projects, and we need key people from health to ensure that the resources are there to tackle the backlog in procedures left by COVID-19.

My career in banking, followed by a Deputy Chief Financial Officer role in the country’s largest DHB, has demonstrated to me the vital necessity of experience. Just as my continuing commitment to St John as an emergency ambulance officer highlights, there is no substitute for having done the job when lives hang in the balance.

There’s no escaping the truth that the virus was just the beginning of our trials. We have won that battle but another looms, and we need the right strategies in place to meet it. But we should take comfort in our strength of purpose and our ability to build a country that’s even better than it was. Life on that orchard taught me a lot. I remember a storm tearing through when I was eight, leaving just-ripened apples strewn everywhere. By roping in my cousins, and organising gate sales, we sold enough apples to finance a family holiday.

Crisis can bring opportunity.

Take care, Simon Watts. Email: simon.watts@national.org.nz Call me on: 021 0903 1040 Facebook: Simon Watts North Shore Instagram: @nzsimonwatts

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CONTENTS COVER FEATURES

32 Spotlight on local business 39 2020 AIMES Awards

FEATURES 16

Sunnynook Park Upgrade

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Shop the Shore

29 Shopping. Shopping. Shopping.

with Nikki

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40 Bill Speedy's Art Competition 44 Anzac Street Names 48 Channel Youth 51

North Shore History with David Verran It will be

66 North Shore Birdsong Project

HUGE!

75 From the Chair 76

The Channel Crossword

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OUT & ABOUT

TAKAPUNA BEACH

EDUCATION

04 Out & About on the Shore

23 Views from the Beach with TBBA

52 Rosmini College 53 Massey University

EATING OUT 10

DEVONPORT

54 Kristin School

50 Devonport News

56 Westlake Boys' High School

Eating Out Guide

58 Takapuna Grammar

COVER: The Sir Peter Blake Trophy is awarded annually to the North Harbour Club AIMES Supreme Award winner. Also pictured are the 2019 AIMES Award winners who attended the awards dinner in November 2019.

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FROM THE EDITOR

Janet Marshall

Janet knows the North Shore market and can find a solution for YOU! Members of the Channel Magazine team, Kim McInosh, Crystal Sharp and Aidan Bennett.

Online in June… back in print soon!

Welcome to our June 2020 online version of Channel Magazine. We are completing this magazine just days after the country has moved to level one. How good is it??!!!

To say that these past few months have been a challenge would be an understatement.

Our world has been tipped upside down. This will certainly be a big chapter in my book when I get around to writing it.

Due to the temporary collapse of the advertising market during this COVID-19 period we have been publishing Channel Magazine online only. Now, with level one in action we can start to work on getting our print magazine produced again. Our aim is to be printing again with our August issue.

Thanks to all the people who have said they are missing their printed copy – there have been dozens. This has made us more determined to bring the magazine back, hopefully bigger and brighter than ever.

In this online issue we still have some great reading. I’ve enjoyed producing the interview (and related video chats) with the three people in the hot seats managing our local business associations. They are energetic people who have a big job to play at present.

We have most of our usual features in the magazine as well. Without any events over the past few months our popular out and about's are a bit thin though. I did manage to sneak one in just after level one commencement which included a tour of the new Shore Junction innovation hub for our youngsters in Takapuna (see page 4). What a fantastic facility!

Happy reading. Have a great June.

Aidan Bennett, QSM Publisher, Channel Magazine Managing Director, Benefitz aidan@benefitz.co.nz

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For further details on the magazine visit www.channelmag.co.nz or contact one of our team detailed above.

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OUT & ABOUT ON THE SHORE

SNEAK PREVIEW OF SHORE JUNCTION The much anticipated Shore Junction innovation hub in Takapuna is nearing completion and will be swinging into action in coming months providing a fantastic venue for young people, aged 13-24, to connect, belong, and grow.

Shore Junction will offer various spaces, programming and services to support innovation, learning, well-being and creativity, enabling young people to accelerate their potential. Supporters of the project had the opportunity for a sneak preview of the impressive new facility in early June with trust chair Sue Stanaway, and key steering committee people Sonia Thursby and Annaliese Hewitt. Benefitz and Channel Magazine have been supporters of the project right through the journey.

For more info visit: http://www.shorejunction.nz

Sonia Thursby, Lesley Monk, Wendy Stedman.

Aidan Bennett, Trevor Stanaway, Hugh Stedman.

Shore Junction from the outside.

Gary Monk, Phil and Michelle Brosnan.

Ryan Hewitt, Wendy Stedman, Peter Chambers.

Sue Stanaway, Sonia Thursby, Annaliese Hewitt.

Michelle Bennett, Sonia Thursby, Aidan Bennett.

Interested in an Out & About photo round-up of your event in Channel Magazine?

Contact Kim McIntosh kim@channelmag.co.nz 021 419 468

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Modern Japanese by the Beach

Takapuna Beach Cafe & Store.

Takapuna Beach Cafe gets an unscheduled renovation!

The lockdown period proved to be doubly problematic for Takapuna’s iconic beachside cafe, the Takapuna Beach Cafe & Store. During level four they had a water pipe burst which caused extensive damage to the interior of the cafe.

The setback has not deterred popular business owner James Bryant. They were back open when level three came along and have been serving their loyal customers ever since.

"We are open for takeaway coffee and pastries, with the option to pre-order online,” explained James when we popped in for a chat in early June. "There is deck seating available on a first-come, firstserved basis.”

With level one here James is making some changes to the Takapuna Beach Cafe offering.

Ph 09 390 7188 Group menus available on: www.tokyobay.co.nz

We are open for takeaway coffee and pastries, with the option to pre-order online… There is deck seating available on a firstcome, first-served basis.

"We have been operating a takeaway 'coffee corner’ in levels two and three, however this will change to a coffee cart in the coming weeks due to the renovations which are now under way. These renovations are quite extensive but we are planning to re-open the full cafe by September.

"We will also start to accept reusable cups again and add more deck seating for level one as we get busier.”

Takapuna Beach Cafe is loved by locals and is a destination cafe for visitors to the area. There is probably no better spot for a cafe in New Zealand. It’s great that James and his team are overcoming their adversity and keeping things going despite the chaos of the past few months.

Keep an eye out for their coffee cart in coming weeks and we all look forward to the full cafe opening in September – with a fresh new look and all the old favourites!

Takapuna Beach Cafe & Store – The Promenade, Takapuna Beach.

Hon Maggie Barry ONZM MP for North Shore Please phone my office for an appointment Takapuna Office 15 Anzac Street 09 486 0005 maggiebarrynz northshore@parliament.govt.nz

Authorised by Maggie Barry MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington.

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LIFE LESSONS WITH LIFE EDUCATION TRUST

News from Sandra Jacobs

Harold is happy to be back at school!

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Sandra Jacobs

As we emerge from the global pandemic which gripped the world, Harold is happy to be back at school! What a time we all went through. Harold was happy to support the mental and emotional well being of many of our young people here on the North Shore.

Our educators, although in lockdown, were working hard behind the scenes, creating resources, and communicating with schools, advising that Harold was looking forward to a time when he would be back working with our Tamariki. There has never been a more challenging time for our young people than what we have just come through! Harold is acutely aware of the need for resilience in our children, who have raised to the challenges presented to them.

As we move into a new norm and our students return to the wonders of our mobile classrooms, our educators are committed to delivering relevant and skills focused programmes to help our young people cope with the challenges they face.

Harold is acutely aware of the need for resilience in our children, who have raised to the challenges presented to them.

Once again, a gentle reminder that we are always on the lookout for new trustees to join us as we provide the necessary programmes, skills and content to assist our children in coping in new unknowns that may be part of their future with strength and resilience.

Should you be interested in joining us, please visit our website for more details - www.lifeeducationnorthshore.nz.

Deputy Chair Life Education North Shore Contact us: secretary@lifeeducationnorthshore.nz Visit: www.lifeeducationnorthshore.nz

WENDY STEDMAN

BARB MCLEAN

TRISH BECKETT

Celebrating 20 Years This year Pilates Unlimited Studio & National Training Centre celebrates 20 years at Northcroft Street, Takapuna Beach.

We are a boutique studio with all the authentic apparatus.

Foundation clients Wendy Stedman, Barb McLean and Trish Beckett all started at the studio 20 years ago. These clients recognise the benefits of Authentic Romana’s Pilates – they continue having their regular workouts every week with instructors Harriette Blackman and Ray Medemblik Senior Romana’s Pilates Instructors.

The team at Pilates Unlimited thank you for your continued loyalty.

We look forward to many more years of Pilates.

CAROLE FRASER OWNER OF PILATES UNLIMITED STUDIO & NATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE.

18 Northcoft Street . Takapuna Beach

Call 486 1018 www.pilatesunlimited.co.nz

A ROMANA’S PILATES STUDIO TEACHING THE AUTHENTIC METHOD AS CREATED BY JOSEPH PILATES ROMANA KRYZANOWSKA WAS THE WORLD-RENOWNED PROTÉGÉ OF JOSEPH PILATES AND TAUGHT THE METHOD FOR OVER SIX DECADES.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Maat Group

Neil Tuffin (AFA)

Maat Group provides investment opportunities, where our investors are valued.

The banners proudly hanging at The Rose Centre in Belmont, prior to being stolen.

Rose Centre's new artworks stolen With a grant from the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board, The Rose Centre teamed up with the locally based group Youth Arts (youtharts.co.nz) to deliver a public artwork.

This artwork comprised hangings mounted on the side of The Rose Centre in Belmont. Printed and installed by a local company, the banners were designed by four local youth artists and were installed on Friday June 5.

The Rose Centre and Youth Arts are now appealing across the area for help in finding them. There’s a high chance they’ve been cast aside by the vandals that took them…

They were promptly stolen. The Rose Centre and Youth Arts are now appealing across the area for help in finding them. There’s a high chance they’ve been cast aside by the vandals that took them, so we’re collectively asking people, specially in the Belmont and Bayswater area, to watch out for them and report them to The Rose Centre on 09 445 9900 if sighted.

A photo of the banners on our wall is the one memory we have of this amazing work… for now.

Commercial Property Investment Equity Investment Specialists Commercial Property Managers Facilities Management Financial Services Call Neil or his team to discuss investment opportunities

Mobile: 021 481 441 Office: 09 414 6078 Email: info@maat.co.nz B4,17 Corinthian Drive, Albany 0632 Maat www.maat.co.nz

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EATING OUT ON THE SHORE • Your monthly restaurant guide…

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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"

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"Calling The Grange a restaurant would be an understatement.

It’s a cultural space for the local community, striving to fulfill all of our gastronomic needs…

Birthday Everyday

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Whole cakes, logs, petit gateau, slices, chocolates, macarons, croissant, pound cakes, cookies made with high quality ingredients and 55% Belgium dark chocolate created by an experienced patissier and artist of 25 years.

– Denizen Magazine.

Open Mon-Wed 10.30am-6pm, Thurs-Sat 10am – 6pm Sun 10am-5pm, Public Holidays 10am -5pm 2a Byron Ave, Takapuna 09 200 9946 bded.takapuna@gmail.com www.birthdayeverydaynz.com

Open Mon to Fri 8am-late, Sat & Sun 9.30am-late At Goodside, Smales Farm, Takapuna.

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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’.

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Soho at Goodside takes the art of traditional Thai cooking and gives it a modern twist.

Tokyo Bay

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Located in the Main Beach entertainment hub on The Strand at Takapuna Beach, Tokyo Bay offers modern diverse Japanese cuisine, created by expert chef Chikara Sato of Tokyo. With options for all, the delicious fresh flavours are complemented by Japanese beers, sakes, and great international wines. Tokyo Bay is priced for the local market; you'll be happy with the value of this high quality, modern, Japanese dining experience.

Open every day for lunch and dinner, with the best dining views on the North Shore.

Open Mon – Tue 11:30am - 9:30pm, Wed - Sun 8am - 10pm At Goodside, Smales Farm, Takapuna.

Phone 09 4755643 Or Email: bookings@sohoeats.co.nz TA K

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SmokePit & Buoy 09 916 4982 Level One, The Spencer on Byron Hotel 9 – 17 Byron Avenue, Takapuna Mon - Sun 6.30am - late Happy Hour every day from 4pm - 6pm Selected spirits, wines: $10 a glass and bottled beers $7.50 Thursday: Cocktail of the Week $8 from 4.00pm – 7.00pm

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Franc’s is just a few steps to the sand.

Our beachside diner smacks of fresh fish, crisp lager, flopping jandals and easy service from sunrise to sunset.

Bring yourself and your friends, and relax with the best beach views in Auckland.

Open Mon – Sun, 9am – late, Franc’s Bar + Diner, Main Beach, The Strand, Takapuna 09 488 0016 Francs.co.nz

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A BBQ style menu using traditional techniques. We are experts at rubbed, smoked, and sauced wagyu beef, line caught fish and plant-based dishes.

Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and watching sports in the Club Bar with bar snacks. There’s a vast range of craft beers and beautiful wines.

Franc's

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Open 12noon until late seven days 20 The Strand, Takapuna Beach 09 390 7188 Book on www.tokyobay.co.nz

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This family run restaurant La Spiaggia means 'restaurant on the beach' and serves traditional Italian and European dishes.

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The wood fired pizzas are well known around the Bays - the oven’s aromas fill the restaurant as you walk in. Make the most of the view as you sit across from the beach.

The Cinnamon Club welcomes you to BYO favourite wine.

Open Wed – Sun 11.30am – 2pm, Mon – Sun 5 - 10pm.

470 Beach Road, Murrays Bay 09 281 0146 thecinnamonclub@outlook.com www.thecinnamonclub.co.nz www.facebook.com/thecinnamon/ MI

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The pork belly has been a crowd favourite since its introduction and the three steak choices of eye fillet, scotch fillet and rib eye have had people coming back for more.

Drop in for $10 lunch special 11.30am – 2.00pm Wednesday to Sunday. Takeaway and delivery available for lunch special also.

Open Tues - Sun from 5pm, 470 Beach Road, Murrays Bay 09 475 5643 info@laspiaggia.co.nz www.laspiaggia.co.nz

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We are an Indian fusion cuisine restaurant located in Murrays Bay. Owner / chef Sunil Kumar invites you to try one of our many dishes with a twist on the traditional while still authentic and catering to vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diets.

La Spiaggia Italian

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The Cinnamon Club

Ali and Helen welcome you to their modern, airy eatery featuring fresh, contemporary European cuisine.

Open six days for breakfast, lunch and dinner, great Underground coffee and Peroni beer on tap.

Enjoy sunny alfresco drinks or dining in the heart of Milford Village. Bookings recommended.

WE'VE MADE IT TO LEVEL ONE – WANT A GOOD WAY TO PROMOTE YOUR RESTAURANT OR CAFE?

Open Tues – Fri 10am – 10pm, Sat/Sun 8am – 10pm 7 Milford Road, Milford 09 488 9388 www.themilford.co.nz facebook instagram MI

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Eat healthier with Blake's range of high end, chef-made meals to heat and eat at home. We have a range of new meals to try this year as well as old favourites to try as well including lasagne, shepherd’s pie, Moroccan chicken tagine, and more. We always have a large range of vegetarian and vegan meals too such as falafels with red pepper cauli, and roast aubergine, broccoli and sticky tofu. The cabinet is freshly stocked every day with healthy breakfast and lunch options.

Catering is also available. Let Blake do the cooking for you and enjoy convenience without compromise!

8.30am – 6.30pm Monday - Thursday 8.30am – 5.30pm Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm Saturday 89 Kitchener Road, Milford 09 486 5711 www.blakesprovidore.co.nz

Advertise here in our Channel Eating Out Guide Contact: Kim McIntosh kim@channelmag.co.nz 021 419 468

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EATING OUT ON THE SHORE • Your monthly restaurant guide…

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Our menu features dishes with ‘twists on the traditional’ and our cocktail and wine selection is exciting. Groups are welcome.

Try our popular, award-winning crispy roast duck salad, a fresh and lightly spiced flavour infusion.

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The Commons

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Try our salt and pepper squid and yummy lamb bruschetta!

An all-day social hub and eatery, perfect for after work drinks, weeknight dinners, all-day lunches, elegant indoor dining, or one-off events.

Enjoy live entertainment in The Gardens, Two menus: all-day à la carte, with sharing plates and express lunch; or our dining menu, a modern twist on classical themes. Our outstanding customer service matches the relaxed, classy environment.

21 Hurstmere Road 09 3904512 Book at www.thecommons.co.nz Functions: functions@thecommons.co.nz The Gardens open seven days The Commons Mon-Thurs from 4pm The Commons Fri-Sun from 12pm

168 Hurstmere Road Takapuna 09 489 9510 www.taylorsonhurstmere.co.nz taylorsonhurstmere@gmail.com TA K

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Perfect for a quick dine-in meal or healthy nutritional takeout it's tasty as well as healthy, with lots of fresh herbs and vegetables. Otto Woo is healthy, nutritious and delicious. We’ll see you there.

Open seven days 1130 am – 9pm 09 488 0388 484 Lake Rd Takapuna ottowoo.co.nz

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Tucks & Bao is a casual allday bar & eatery offering tasty dishes, like popcorn shrimp with sriracha sauce, perfect as a sharing plate.

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Gourmet westernised Asian fusion food with strong Japanese and Thai – Malaysian influence that’s fresh and funky and served in iconic paper noodle boxes just like a New York style noodle bar.

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High quality, honest, wholesome lunch and dinners.

International cuisine with a gourmet Asian twist such as sashimi, sweet and sour snapper, Zhenjiang spareribs and crispy pork or dumplings made with top quality seafood and meats. Familiar Kiwi choices too like fish and chips, lamb rack, burgers and a kids menu too.

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Open Mon 5pm till late. Tues-Sun 12pm - late 129 Hurstmere Road Takapuna. 09 489 3988.

Email: toktokkitchen@gmail.com Visit: www.facebook.com/Toktakapuna/ or www.toktok.co.nz

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Inspired by Asian street food, the crispy pork belly steamed bun with peanuts and hoisin sauce is perfectly paired with NZ wines, craft beers on tap, & cocktails.

Open 7 days, 11.30am to late 70 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 486 1615 hello@tucksandbao.co.nz www.tucksandbao.co.nz

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At Zomer we use only the best seasonal, local produce to create dishes which celebrate our local environment and culture.

Come and sample our fantastic NZ king salmon ceviche, vegan poke bowl, free range marinated chicken and mango salad plus all your old favourites!

An Asian fusion restaurant and located in Orchard Park Retail Hub, Albany.

Black Rice offers a cosy dining environment with patio and VIP private dining room too.

Come down and say hi to the best local cafe in Takapuna. You might even catch us in Takapuna with our food truck, La Rotisserie!

Our popular tapas-style small sharing plates offer an unparalleled dining experience inspired by a diverse range of cuisines and cultures.

Open Tuesday - Sunday, 11am - 11pm Unit 10B, 21 Corinthian Drive, Albany 09 415 8377 www.facebook.com/BlackRiceAlbany

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Vic Road Kitchen's food is created from a focus on using fresh, seasonal New Zealand produce with the menu changing daily. All set in a beautiful old building in Devonport. Executive Chef Ian Shields and ‘partner in wine’ Harriet Byrnes have combined their extensive knowledge and experience, delivering delicious rustic Mediterranean fare and a curated wine offering that both locals and visitors love.

Vic Road Kitchen, 57-59 Victoria Road, Devonport.

Tues to Fri 4pm – late; Sat - Sun 11.30am - late. Ph 09-445-9797, Email: reservations@vicroadkitchen.co.nz www.vicroadkitchen.co.nz

Located in the heart of Takapuna, (formerly Bolliwood) Clove restaurant is under new management offering delightful fine Indian cuisine.

The daily lunch special is $11.99 and includes curry, rice, naan, and poppadom.

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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.

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Fish Kitchen, Devonport Wharf Mon to Fri 11.30am til late; Sat - Sun 9.30am - late Phone 09 445 1777, Email: reservations@fishkitchen.co.nz www.fishkitchen.co.nz

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PACK & SEND: TAKAPUNA

What are the best courier options for sending domestic freight?

“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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Have you ever wanted to know what the best available post and courier options are for sending domestic freight within New Zealand? It might sound like a simple question, but it’s actually very complex, with hundreds, if not thousands of ‘right’ answers, depending on factors such as: Jane and Jeremy Bain.

• What are you sending?

• What is the urgency? (Does it need to be there today/tomorrow/ next week?)

• What is the value of the items being shipped? (For high value items, security considerations are paramount.)

• Is it fragile, and if so, is it sufficiently well packed? (Do you have a need for professional packing services?)

• Are you sending to a business or a residential address?

• Will someone be there to receive and sign for the delivery?

When sending freight throughout New Zealand, consignments can travel through a variety of transport modes. Most courier companies specialise in one or more transport modes, such as road (via trucks and vans) or air (via commercial airliners and dedicated cargo planes) and their delivery infrastructure and capabilities may be stronger in certain parts of New Zealand.

PACK & SEND has the great advantage of alliances with a wide range of the best courier companies across New Zealand, and the world. Because they send so much freight, they are able to negotiate great rates – and pass on the savings to their customers. This enables them to offer an unrivalled range of freight services and transport solutions, and enhance them with their experience to deliver a great deal of added value to their customers.

With their famous ‘No Limits’ philosophy, the staff at PACK & SEND are able to tailor personalised solutions for each individual customer’s requirements. These timely domestic delivery solutions are available to government, businesses, corporations, and even private customers and households.

PACK & SEND offers Road, Air, Time Definite, Bulky & Palletised Freight Services. They can even arrange Full containers & truckloads.

They provide freight solutions for “ugly” and specialised products.

So when you’re sending your domestic freight, make sure you know all your options to make the most of your money, and get exactly what you need! Be sure to do your research, or just talk to PACK & SEND and let us save you time, trouble and money!

PACK & SEND Takapuna open Mon – Sat, located at 77 Barrys Point Rd, Takapuna with exclusive and convenient parking outside. Ph 09 486 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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The Grange The North Shore’s Hottest New Bar & Bistro.

Find us at the Goodside, Smales Farm, Takapuna.

The Goodside, Smales Farm Cnr The Boulevard and Smales Farm Ave

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CHANNEL FEATURE: SUNNYNOOK PARK UPGRADE

Sunnynook Park looking good again after three years of work to reduce the chance of flooding and improve drainage.

Sunnynook Park upgrade a win win for the community Those who frequent the Sunnynook area will be pleased to see the wonderful park back in full swing after three years of work to reduce the chance of flooding and improve drainage. While the project caused considerable disruption during the works, the resulting benefits will be evident in the decades ahead.

The project started in mid 2017 and, when totally finished, will include stormwater improvements, new sand-carpet sports fields and lighting, improvements to pedestrian and cycle paths, new seating, exercise equipment and playground features. The floodwall on Sycamore Drive has also been upgraded, along with the debris screen at the culvert inlet. Most of this work has now been completed.

Auckland Council identified Sunnynook as a significant flooding risk, with a number of residential and commercial properties at risk of inundation, along with the nearby State Highway One motorway.

This was due to insufficient detention of stormwater at Sunnynook Park and significant flooding predicted downstream of the park.

This project, led by Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters team, has significantly increased floodwater storage capacity at the park, which will help to reduce the number and severity of future flooding events in the area. The project has also improved flooding and drainage issues at the Sunnynook Community Centre and Tonkin Drive residential properties.

This project, led by Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters team, has significantly increased floodwater storage capacity at the park…

Specialists developed a plan to use Sunnynook Park for temporary detention storage should there be a big weather event that could lead to flooding. This led to a fully integrated project between Auckland Council’s Stormwater and Parks departments.

This enabled the initial objective of stormwater management to coincide with sports field improvements within Sunnynook Park and also at Wairau Intermediate School (adjacent to Sunnynook Park).

35,000 cubic metres of earth was excavated from Sunnynook Park with much of it transferred to Wairau Intermediate School to level the existing fields and also improve the playing fields and drainage.

Overall, this flood mitigation project will help increase public safety through Sunnynook and nearby suburbs. At the same time it has also provided added benefits for the community with improved sports fields and related amenities.

A project photo showing the extent of works at Sunnynook Park in 2017/2018.

Wairau Intermediate School (in top of photo) received earth excavated from Sunnynook Park to level their playing fields.

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HEALTH AND FITNESS WITH CLAIRE BELLINGHAM, LES MILLS TAKAPUNA

Winter Wellness in the COVID Climate

Every year the cooler weather encourages us to hibernate, most people find themselves moving less and eating more. A variety of Claire Bellingham different hormones and habits feed this inclination. When there’s less daylight, the balance between your serotonin and melatonin shifts. These hormones regulate various human functions such as sleep, mood and appetite. Circadian rhythms change in the colder months, making it more difficult to summon the motivation to move.

At the same time, lower serotonin can cause cravings for carb-packed comfort foods. For many people, habits created in lockdown support this hibernation. It’s easy to get pretty comfortable at home, particularly if you started the treat-eating at Easter and forgot to stop. But this is no ordinary winter; it’s not the time to get complacent about health. This year it isn’t about maintaining a bikini body for a tropical getaway. It’s about keeping hold of your health to protect our current freedoms and, ultimately, to save the health of vulnerable members of our community.

Appropriate exercise has an important role to play. Movement improves immunity by increasing blood circulation. It also improves your ability to manage stress and sleep soundly – both important contributors to remaining illness-free. Under ordinary circumstances it can be good to push yourself a bit, to test out what your body is capable of to encourage adaptation. However, if immunity is your goal then more is not necessarily better. The best type of exercise for health-protection is moderate, regular and enjoyable.

An optimal exercise plan includes a mix of cardio, strength and flexibility. Cardiovascular exercise is any exercise that increases the work of the heart and lungs. Not only does it burn calories, it also combats a variety of health conditions and diseases, improves mood and boosts energy and endurance. However, there are drawbacks when relying exclusively on cardio for exercise. Repetitive movement patterns can easily cause overuse injuries. Many people left lockdown with niggles and ailments created by a sudden increase in walking and running volume.

This is the effect of additional cardio that isn’t balanced by strength training to build strong ligaments and tendons.

Many people found strength training difficult to do through lockdown without access to the gym. It’s natural to have let your strength slide a bit while you enjoyed your outdoor cardio. But now it’s time to address the balance. Strength training improves your structural stability. People who drove a desk through lockdown often spent many more hours than usual in a seated position. Sitting puts stress on all your postural muscles. If you don’t have adequate muscle tone to support you then your body can adapt to the slumped stance as it’s new normal. This can cause neck tension headaches. The other great benefit of strength training is that it builds lean muscle mass, which increases your metabolic rate. This means your body burns calories even when you aren’t doing anything.

The more lean muscle mass you have, the easier it is to reverse your Covid-kilos without a super-strict diet.

The third key component of a good exercise plan is flexibility.

Flexibility is the range of motion around a joint. It is usually the poor cousin of the fitness regime. It is the area that does not directly relate to weight loss, therefore many people do not prioritise it. However, a limber body forms the foundation for your cardiovascular fitness and strength.

When your muscles are more pliable you reduce the risk of injury in both your exercise and your everyday life.

Winter is always a tough time to get motivated to exercise. But this year, health should be of paramount importance to everyone. Appropriate exercise can help you with immunity, resilience and quality of life. We look forward to seeing you back at the gym.

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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PERFORMING ARTS NEWS THE PUMPHOUSE THEATRE

News from The PumpHouse from James Bell

Back in the Limelight!

James Bell

The show can go on at The PumpHouse Theatre! We are excited to reopen for small performances, workshops, filming, or rehearsals. Call us on 486 2386 or email info@pumphouse. co.nz and let’s talk.

How we have been staying creative during lockdown?

Creative Talks Online: Many of you may have attended our Creative Talks evenings in the past. We are excited to announce that we have been able to add to our Creative Talks programme, with online interviews! Watch Mags Delaney interview interesting and creative people about their life, passions and more.

Monologue Collab Series: Members of our theatre community, from beginners to professional actors, non-actors, and sometimes even pets, are given part of a monologue to prepare and film.

They have complete creative freedom on how to perform their part. We then edit it together and have a group of people from their own bubbles collaborating on a monologue together.

You can watch the Creative Talks & the Monologue Collab videos on our Facebook, YouTube, or website - www.pumphouse.co.nz 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 forty years, but we need income from performances to pay the bills.

You could help keep The PumpHouse going by joining Friends of The PumpHouse, donating online or enquiring about hiring The PumpHouse for your upcoming event.

What we are doing to keep you and our team safe: • We are disinfecting the entire theatre and all surfaces regularly, in addition to our regular cleaning cycles.

• All visitors to our theatre must sign in, for contact tracing purposes.

• We have plenty of hand santiser available for you to use.

• We have an acrylic screen in place to protect our box office staff and you from transmission of viruses.

• We are implementing social distancing in our theatre, including where people are seated in the theatre. Please note that all shows will meet the current rule of a 100-person limit.

What we expect and hope for from you: • If you are feeling unwell, please return home and follow the Ministry of Health guidelines.

• Please practise social distancing in our building.

• To avoid any unnecessary contact, we will be going cashless at the box office, so please ensure you book tickets online or have your Eftpos or credit card ready to go.

• We will be asking you to show us your tickets rather than handing them to us.

We hope to see you at the theatre soon! Ngā mihi nui.

BOOKINGS: 09 489 8360 or pumphouse.co.nz

WINE: WITH LIZ WHEADON OF GLENGARRY

Bordeaux Vintage 2016 The top wines from this year have just arrived in New Zealand. Included in the containers we have imported are several excellent second wines of the top Chateaux and Petits Chateaux.

So, what was the 2016 vintage like?

The answer is quite simply, very good indeed.

In fact, this is a vintage to make a song and dance about and to ensure you have in your cellar. Before saying this, I do find myself taking a deep breath and considering the number of times I have written, or said, similar things about recent Bordeaux vintages.

The challenge is (in a good way) that there has been a string of exceptional vintages from Bordeaux. 2009 and 2010 went down in history as being the greatest pair - 2009 the generous, ripe year of the pair and 2010 the fresh, lively, bold fruited year. A few ‘lesser years’ followed, though 2012 and 2014 are now showing they are anything but ‘lesser’, rather they are early drinking years that are super right now. 2011 also a great approachable young vintage.

With this backdrop, 2016 another excellent year it is and together 2015 and 2016 make a very strong pair of vintages.

The weather in 2016 was not kind to the vignerons as the winter was wet and cold. The summer was then very dry, an Indian Summer. Fortunately the weather at the key times was kind, and particularly around veraison a warm and relatively dry period.

The grape skins in 2016 were very thick, with the resulting wines showing bold tannins and plenty of colour.

You would expect then that the overarching character in these wines would be tannins and power, anticipating bold, structured wines that are unapproachable for many years. These are not, and instead the supple nature of the wines, with the structure from the tannins, is a key character. The balance in these wines combining Liz Wheadon

the power and the finesse, which is what makes the vintage unique.

This is a very special vintage. It’s also a year that continues to drive the return to classic, more restrained Bordeaux, the kind of wines that those who have known and adored this region for years love.

2016 Vintage Bordeaux definitely has its fans. Highly regarded critic James Suckling has scored more than just one wine from this vintage 100 points. His 100/100 list includes: Château Cosd’Estournel, Château Haut-Brion, Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Le Pin, Château Léoville Las Cases, Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Pavie and Château Pétrus.

Glengarry has been importing Bordeaux for many years, so you could say we know a thing or two about it. Not happy to rest on our laurels, or to rely on the reviews of others, I travel to Bordeaux to taste the wines and was fortunate enough to taste the 2016 vintage whilst still in barrel. With the wines now here in New Zealand, I have already opened a selection and am happy to report the quality is every bit as good as it promised from the early barrel tastings.

All the Bordeaux we import comes to us direct from Bordeaux - we do not purchase on the secondary market - giving you confidence in the wines you buy. Furthermore, we ship our wines in refrigerated containers and store them in New Zealand in our cellars.

Petit Château – Top Pick Château Nicot 2016, $18.99 A cabernet-dominant blend off an estate that has been in family hands for over two centuries. Situated on the east bank of the Garonne, Nicot is part of the Dubourg family’s 73 ha of land in the Bordeaux region. Mineral-edged aromas of blackcurrant and raspberry embellish a supple and rounded palate of concentrated plummy flavours. Traditional Bordeaux with a great price tag. www.glengarry.co.nz

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We need your help to donate 1000 meals!

Milford Shopping Centre has teamed up with Bellyful North Shore, who deliver meals to young families struggling with illness.

When you spend $50 or more at Milford Centre, fill out a form in-store and we’ll donate to Bellyful North Shore on your behalf.

As a thank you, be in to WIN $500

Help us empower 200 women Drop off your quality pre-loved workplace clothing or evening wear to the Milford Shopping Centre Customer Service Kiosk.

We need your help to make 200 donations to Dress for Success Auckland, a charity who provide job interview clothing for women in need.

As a thank you, be in to WIN $3000

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SPERO SHOES & CLOTHES Alfie & Evie - PRECIOUS Available in Blush & Navy - In store now at Spero Shoes 13a Mokoia Rd, Birkenhead speroshoes@gmail.com

CRAVEHOME Luxe new season gorgeous cushions in warm colours and lush textures are just the thing to freshen up your home this winter. Just add a cosy throw and a cuppa! Visit us in Birkenhead or see our full collection online.

30 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead 09 419 9535 www.cravehome.co.nz

THE SHEEPSKIN FACTORY 10% off – online code NATBLACK10. Natural black long wool rectangle rug. (Sizes available: 4' x 6' / 120cm x 180cm).

Note: Natural colour, shades, and wool length vary and will not be the same as the photo. Made to order and may take up to 20 working days to deliver.

9-5pm Mon-Sunday 34 Barrys Point Road, Takapuna Ph 09 486 2679 www.thesheepskinfactory.co.nz

WALLACE COTTON A new colourway in our favourite bedlinen. Introducing the beautiful Blue Hydrangea Duvet Set in shades of blue, green and white. Made from beautifully soft cotton sateen for a wonderful night’s sleep.

34 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 551 7767 www.wallacecotton.com

NEXT DOOR GALLERY Clever design that’s useful and made in NZ makes for the perfect present. These salad servers slot easily together and are great to store, $38. Check them out in our gallery and online.

132 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead Point 09 480 9289 www.nextdoorgallery.co.nz

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ILOVETAKAPUNA: NEWS

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 the 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/Govt 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!

GOLD SPONSORS: The Takapuna Beach Business Association appreciates the support of our Gold sponsors…

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Retrospace – Haven for collectors In the eight years since Rochelle Scoones opened Retrospace 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.

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.

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. It also led to his 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 Rochelle Scoones. through their presence at the annual Armageddon Expos held around New Zealand each year. Like many sci-fi 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.

She loves: movies, sci-fi and collecting toys • We love: Retrospace’s collection of collectibles

Life for Men – 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.

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He’s passionate about the business and delivering great menswear brands and personal service to everyone who walks in the door.

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“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.”

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.

He loves: jet boat fishing off Takapuna We love: Life For Men’s personal service

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Innes Jewellers

The fine art of creating new memories John Innes reflects that he has spent the last 35 years in Takapuna – and smiles in wonder at the memories, friendships and strong client relationships he’s created during that time.

John’s Innes Jewellers is a quiet haven of elegance and excellence on Hurstmere Road; a haven that stocks a regular range of high-quality rings, necklaces, and earrings, but one that also specialises in the sales, restoration and recreation of vintage silver and gold jewellery pieces.

John’s craftsmanship and many years’ experience enable him to quickly assess the merits of any restoration/repair he may be requested to undertake and ensure the finished result meets his meticulous standards. But it’s the redesign and recreation of “old treasures into one-off pieces for new enjoyment and memories”, and the “happy faces” of clients when he brings new life to an old family heirloom that give him the most satisfaction.

During his many years in Takapuna, John has witnessed its growth from small suburb to lively urban centre. His store has adjusted as the retail landscape – and more than one revamp of Hurstmere Road – has buffeted small businesses like his.

Being a Takapuna local, he has also had the opportunity and made the time to indulge his love of the beach. He is “raising my grandchildren to love Takapuna beach walking” as he does, and is passing on the fine art of sandcastle building with them. He also no doubt also inspires them to share his passions for sailing and cycling. As he looks ahead to retirement, he’s aiming to spend more time focused on grandchildren, cycling and sailing – and to having more time to support the local boat club.

John Innes.

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COMMUNITY NEWS: AUCKLAND HUSKIES

Auckland Huskies Embark on Sal’s NBL Journey With the 2020 New Zealand National Basketball League season’s impending commencement, there will be a new team joining the Sal’s NBL pack. The Auckland Huskies will be looking to make an immediate Head Coach General Manager impression and Kevin Braswell.

Matt Lacey. have made two key initial signings. The Huskies are delighted to announce that Kevin Braswell will be the Head Coach and Matt Lacey the General Manager for the upcoming 2020 Sal’s NBL season.

No stranger to Auckland after playing for, and coaching, the New Zealand Breakers, Braswell is delighted to be the inaugural coach of the Auckland Huskies.

"I am very excited about joining the Auckland Huskies. In a time where there isn't any sport going on this will be such a good opportunity for New Zealand basketball to step up and show how much the sport has grown in this country. "I'm very grateful for the opportunity to coach the Huskies and look forward to getting started,” added Braswell.

The Huskies have also appointed local Harbour and Rosmini Coach Matt Lacey as General Manager and he is in no doubt that Braswell’s appointment signals the Huskies are approaching the upcoming season with serious intent.

“Kevin is the perfect fit for the Huskies – he is a winner.”

Braswell won championships as a player with both New Zealand Breakers and Southland Sharks. Having retired from playing in 2015 he transitioned into coaching and enjoyed immediate success guiding the Wellington Saints to back-to-back titles in 2016 and 2017.

“Kevin knows the NBL inside out. His experience coupled with his ability and reputation for developing talent will attract players to the Huskies,” added Lacey.

With the impending commencement of the Sal’s NBL, Lacey is aware that launching a new club in Auckland poses some challenges.

“To be a part of a new club that will provide a playing pathway for our young Auckland talent is an exciting opportunity. I’ve coached a number of Auckland’s most promising players over the past five years, and to know there is a new local team they can aspire to play for is a major reason why I took on this role.

The COVID-19 restrictions and the short lead in to NBL 2020 has meant the Huskies major emphasis in the coming weeks will be to put the necessary support mechanisms in place to mount a title challenge.

“The Huskies are here to stay. We would love to be able to engage face-to-face with the Auckland community, but that may have to wait until 2021 given the current circumstances. However, the upcoming modified season will allow us to demonstrate that we will play an exciting brand of basketball that Auckland fans will want to support.

“We will build a club based around local staff, coaches, players and community partnerships,” concluded Lacey.

The Auckland Huskies will be announcing other key appointments ahead of the scheduled NBL during the coming weeks.

For all media inquiries please contact: Auckland Huskies General Manager, Matt Lacey +64 21 026 43803 matt@aucklandhuskies.co.nz

HARBOUR HOSPICE: UPDATE

Your Future Hospice Demand for palliative care across the Harbour Hospice region is expected to grow by 50% in the next 14 years, and 90% in the next 40 years. It may surprise you to learn that one in three people who die locally receive Hospice services, and with our growing and ageing population comes an increasing need for local palliative care.

Because of this unprecedented growth, and an urgent need to upgrade facilities, your Hospice in Shea Terrace, Takapuna is undergoing a major redevelopment which is planned to commence in late 2020. Plans involve a reclad of the Inpatient Unit, six new inpatient bedrooms, redesign of outpatient and family/whānau spaces, and a state-of-the-art community centre for programmes that support patients to live well at home.

Project costs will be fundraised through donations, pledges, grants, bequests, and gifts in kind, and supported by a significant contribution from a capital fund built up by the Hospice over past decades. An integral part of this project’s success will be you – our community of generous, loyal supporters.

Harbour Hospice invites you to join them on this special journey, with a series of articles in Channel exploring the past, present and future of palliative care in the North Shore community.

Hospice care firmly focused on living Jan Nichols, Harbour Hospice CEO It’s not unusual for people to resist contacting Harbour Hospice, fearing it means the end of the road. But invariably, those who accept Hospice care wish they had done it sooner. Many are surprised to find that, with support from Harbour Hospice, their life improves beyond expectation.

This is because everything we do is firmly focused on living. Our clinical and support teams care for around 1,200 patients and their families every year, with the goal of helping them live every moment in whatever way is important to them.

Jan Nichols.

While managing pain and other symptoms are a priority, we place equal importance on cultural, emotional, spiritual and social needs – fundamentals that many of us appreciate more than ever after weeks of lockdown.

One patient may receive care from several of our team members, including specialist doctors and nurses, counsellors, cultural and spiritual carers, social workers and complementary therapists. Most patients wish to be at home with their loved ones and a vital part of our work involves supporting their families to achieve this. Our teams will support patients and families with around 16,000 visits this year, and our Community Palliative Care Nurses will travel more than 130,000 kilometres to care for patients at home.

Around 500 patients will spend a few days in our Inpatient Units, where our clinical team will review and adjust medications to manage complex symptoms, give family members ‘time off’ to rest and restore their energy, or provide a comforting environment at the end of life.

We are deeply grateful for the ongoing support we receive from our generous and compassionate community of donors and volunteers, who help us raise essential service costs and nourish our patients with their care and companionship. I look forward to sharing our progress on this bold project with you, as we shape the future of hospice care on the North Shore together.

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NIKKI DAVIDSON: SHOPPING ON THE SHORE

Shopping. Shopping. Shopping.

By Nikki Davidson

Has our attitude to cruising the shops changed since we came out of the Covid-19 lockdown? For many of us it has, and some may regret being a ‘shopaholic’ in the past. Whether it is due to a shift in our personal financial situation or if we have just thought more about our hardearned money and where it actually goes, change is in the wind.

Either way, the value we place on the products and services we are choosing to buy should be assessed. The talk amongst friends during lockdown was the hope that we will all strive to come back better, stronger and smarter in our new post-Covid world.

Not having access to our usual retail, hospitality and personal wellness services has made many of us consider their place in our lives and to feel the appreciation of those small business owners who have created a labour of love and really need us right now.

As a society, we were also slowly starting to become more considerate of waste, sustainability and quality and now, more than ever, we see their importance for our future.

Where to shop One way we can be better is to be more discerning about where we shop. I love shopping in a store or eating out where I can chat to the owner or staff who love what they do and share their enthusiasm. Think about those retailers who give you that personal attention. Those who really care about your needs and who make you feel welcome, where you are more than just customer number 11 that day. Maybe you have to park your car a little further away and walk a few minutes. Hey, take that time to smile at a few strangers or pat that cute little pup.

Buying New Zealand made What an amazing country we are. Over the lockdown there were wonderful Facebook groups set up showcasing New Zealand made crafts, art, photography, fashion, food, tourism and more. One group has almost half a million members. We have some gorgeous local boutiques on the Shore selling homeware, art and clothing that are created right here in New Zealand. Consider making that choice when next buying a gift.

Vintage, Recycle, Upcycle When it comes to your wardrobe, consider vintage for some of your pieces.

Not only is the fabric likely to be excellent quality (after all, it has already lasted several decades), you’ll be stylish and unique. Review your wardrobe at least twice a year: you may find some new combinations. Donate what you haven’t worn for a long time and think about hiring a good stylist. This will be one of your best investments ever as you’ll find shopping for clothes so much easier and will save money. And interestingly, some international fashion houses have decided to reduce their collections to just two per year now, encouraging seasonless dressing.

Think about those retailers who give you that personal attention. Those who really care about your needs and who make you feel welcome, where you are more than just customer number 11 that day.

Be more sustainable – Most of us are making better choices when it comes to reduced packaging. We do our grocery shopping with reusable bags and recycle our plastics and paper etc. Again, we can choose to buy products with minimal or biodegradable packaging and materials, go for recycled, and try to buy only what we need or what has long-term, quality value.

Every little effort will become habit and if we all endeavour to make smarter choices, our local economy will become the thriving hub we all love, and planet earth will be better and stronger than before.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: PHYSIO CONNECT

Physio Connect – Free physio under ACC The last thing on your mind when you enter a Physio Connect clinic will be the cost. They are a Free under ACC clinic, but with the apparent attention to detail and quality of their service you would think you are entering the most premium of clinics.

What makes Physio Connect the best physio 7. Physio Connect works closely with ACC for you to start your recovery from pain so you don’t need to see your doctor after isolation? Let’s take a deeper before you visit. They can make look at their secrets and how they your claim, provide you with a became the first choice provider diagnosis and start treatment for tens of thousands of people all in the same session, in pain. saving yourself the time and 1. At every Physio Connect hassle of visiting multiple site, they tell me they have providers before you start handpicked the best and treatment. smartest providers they 8. It is more than can find, then give them apparent that Physio additional training to get Connect has thought them up to the Physio deep and hard Connect Standard. This about the struggles training takes place once patients can have a week at their clinic and with attempting to once every six weeks with book appointments. invited speakers at their head This is why they have office. Just to make absolutely established a centralised sure you receive the best phone system to ensure you possible treatment. can get through and find an 2. Every clinic has all the appointment time that suits. equipment needed for their providers 9. It doesn’t stop at the phone to help you recover back to as close to system; they have meth­ods of It's all smiles at Northcote Physio enquiring about appointments on their full health as practically possible.

Connect Clinic, despite being behind a mask! website, direct email and their Facebook 3. Physio Connect takes an ‘integrated’ page. All in an effort to make it as simple as approach to treatment. This means that they have possible to get the care you need. many providers from different professions in their clinics, ensuring you aren’t mucked around seeing the wrong person for many sessions, just cause it’s good business. Physio Connect will refer Price – After reading all of the above, I am sure, as was I, that you to the best provider to manage your return to health. you are curious to know how much the pre­mium rehabilitative 4. Each clinic location has been specifically placed with detailed services offered at Physio Connect will cost you. To my thought around ease of access for the commu­nity, parking and surprise, the response I got was “nothing”. geographic spread. They have already covered the North shore so that no matter where you are you are never 5km away. They are also At Physio Connect, they provide all of their treatment to you free now working on West Auckland and south of the bridge. You will under ACC. This means that if you are suffering from injury and never be far from a Physio Connect. register an accepted ACC claim, which as noted above they will 5. You can be assured you will receive the same treatment at help you do, you will be able to start your rehab with a premium, every Physio Connect site. With ongoing training and modification high quality and committed provider today and start feeling of policies, Physio Connect has ensured that all of its providers better by tomorrow. work within a similar model and train of thought, ensuring that you If you need assistance, I cannot give any higher recom­ receive the treat­ment you want and need. mendation than that of Physio Connect. We have pub­lished 6. The attention to presentation doesn’t stop when the clinic their details below to assist you in your attempt to get the closes, Physio Connect has engaged commer­cial cleaners to come treatment you need. in outside of working hours to keep their clinics at an impeccable standard, to ensure each time you enter a Physio Connect site you Phone 0800 111 788 or email: Admin@physioconnect.co.nz or are taken aback by its tidiness and presentation. www.physioconnect.co.nz

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SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL BUSINESS

COVID-19 throws up big challenges for our town centres

By Aidan Bennett

It is no secret that virtually all businesses throughout the country have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 problem. Faced with closure for five weeks and then opening to an uncertain future has challenged all business owners and will continue to do so for months to come. Our local business associations play a key role in fostering business in our town centres and are more important than ever during these tough times. Channel Mag’s Aidan Bennett talked to the managers of the Devonport, Takapuna and Milford business associations in late May, as they were learning to live with the restrictions of level two. You can read the interview here and also view the online chats that Aidan had with Shaulyn van Baaren (Devonport), Terence Harpur (Takapuna) and Murray Hill (Milford) by clicking on the links below.

Shaulyn van Baaren, Manager, Devonport Business Association AIDAN BENNETT: What has been the impact of COVID-19 to your BID area?

SHAULYN VAN BAAREN: First of all, the whole community has come together to support local business, recognising that it is not only a global issue, but also a community issue. Our residents, local community groups and business communities really came together both online and off during the lockdown period. We saw wonderful emotional support, encouragement and “we can’t wait for you to be back” testimonials for our businesses; our residents really had their back!

It was great to see our hospitality businesses open in level three and offer takeaways, coffees, etc. and be well supported. As we come into level two it has been great to see that over 95% of our businesses have reopened their doors, while adhering to the social distancing rules and other protocols for protection from the COVID-19 virus.

The challenge though is going to be what things look like two to three months down the road, as we are a business community that does have its challenges in the winter. We are going to have a lack of tourism and cruise ships to mitigate due to the borders being closed.

AB: What initiatives do you have under way to assist members and get things back on track as much as possible?

SVB: We have had our Shop Local campaign that has been very strategic in showing the local community what is available on their doorstep. The local community supporting local businesses is going to be very important so we need to make sure they understand the great variety on offer in Devonport. The next two weeks – and government announcements around levels changing – are going to be quite critical in terms of understanding what businesses can do during the winter months. We are hopeful of getting back to events such as the Matariki Festival and our Travelling Fare, and have a heavy spring events programme that could include Fashion on the Wharf, Glow and Friday After Five. Hopefully these can be held in 2020 so they can play a part in our COVID-19 recovery. Unfortunately we are still at the mercy of government guidelines to understand exactly what we will be able to do. There may also be some anxiety within the community about gatherings for these events.

AB: What are the challenges ahead?

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language that appeals to Kiwis so we attract visitors from other parts of Auckland and from around New Zealand. Without international tourists and cruise ships this will be critical for our businesses. We are presently concentrating in targeting locals and our challenge ahead is to use our online presence and highlight the stories of our businesses, the history behind our attractions and our beautiful village to get domestic visitors into our area. We do have a lot of history in the village of Devonport and we want to share that with not only a local market but also regional and national markets.

AB: Why are you optimistic about the future for your patch?

SVB: We are excited about the probability that America’s Cup will go ahead and what that’s going to look like. Again, the next few weeks are going to be very interesting in that regard to see what eventuates. We have some great course visibility from Maungauika/North Head and our beautiful beaches that should draw people to the area at AC36 time.

This will bring in people who may not have otherwise visited.

The newly upgraded Windsor Park playground on the waterfront will also help by bringing the family demographic to the area. We also have our amazing library that gives families and children other things to do, in addition to sitting near the water in our great cafes and eateries.

We do have lots of potential but we just don’t know how this is going to roll out. What is truly heart warming is that the residents of Devonport have been extremely generous and kind, even to the extent of buying SOS Coffee vouchers but saying they are not going to use them. It speaks volumes for the kindness and compassion of the people we have in Devonport. There are people who have been here for generations and newer people who just want to see the place do well and thrive. That’s what makes me extremely optimistic about the future post-Covid.

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Terence Harpur, CEO, Takapuna Beach Business Association AIDAN BENNETT: What has been the impact of COVID-19 to your BID area?

TERENCE HARPUR: COVID-19 has been a very difficult time for businesses. In Takapuna, where a large proportion are retail, hospitality and personal services businesses, the effects have been very damaging.

In level four, most businesses had zero income for five weeks, and in level three many were only on 10-20% of usual income levels.

Even now – in Level two – we have had dramatic decreases in usual revenue levels as most office workers are still working from home.

We have had great support thought from our local community – so a big THANK YOU to those locals for supporting your town centre!

AB: What initiatives do you have under way to assist members and get things back on track as much as possible?

TH: We have many initiatives to help our members. First of all, we have provided a lot of support through information, mentorship programmes, expert advice and training directly to businesses.

As I was on the Mayoral Business Advisory Panel, we also had effective high-level lobbying taking members' and other SME issues directly to the Mayor and government to get additional support for businesses. This is still ongoing.

…we have provided a lot of support through information, mentorship programmes, expert advice and training directly to businesses. As I was on the Mayoral business advisory panel, we also had effective high-level lobbying taking members and other SME issues directly to the Mayor and government…

We have also targeted bringing back customers to Takapuna through "What's open in Level Three" and a “Love Taka Shop Taka - support your local” marketing campaign, aimed at our local catchment.

We also launched a specific incentive campaign giving away two $5000 shopping sprees for people who spend $20 or more in Takapuna in a “Support Takapuna and Win” campaign. This is aimed a bit further afield to draw in customers from around the North Shore, central and west Auckland.

These are all on top of our usual marketing through the website, social media and newsletters. We have more campaigns and initiatives in the pipeline too – so keep an eye out for them.

AB: What are the challenges ahead?

TH: We are anticipating some changing consumer behaviour into the future: A higher proportion of people will work from home/ remote offices, an increase in online sales (New Zealand is still behind other OECD countries) and a move to reduce office space and to work from shared environments.

We also anticipate that over the next 12 months we will see a more cautious spending pattern – especially for that disposable household income.

AB: Why are you optimistic about the future for your patch?

TH: Takapuna offers something unique in Auckland with its environment and business mix. We offer a very healthy work-life balance, which will become even more important to organisations following COVID. We also have a lot of owner-operated businesses, which will benefit from the strong social movement of “supporting local” and the better customer-service benefits of bricks and mortar stores.

We’ve also been voted Aucklanders' favourite beach (receiving over 50% of votes), which is a natural draw card.

On top of all this, we have large investment and developments in Takapuna. Our high-street Hurstmere Road is getting a major makeover. We are getting a brand new high-rise car park with 420 new spaces, which is opening in August/September. A new public space with a town square, and new office, retail, hospitality and apartments… as well as transport connection upgrades and the town centres connections to its beach enhanced. So it’s all go in Takapuna!

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Murray Hill, Manager, Milford Business Association AIDAN BENNETT: What has been the impact of COVID-19 to your BID area?

MURRAY HILL: To date there has been fairly minimal damage and only time will tell what the new ‘normal’ is going to be like.

Unfortunately a jeweller in the mall closed and moved back to their other shop in the CBD. Flight Centre has also gone but that was prelockdown.

AB: What initiatives do you have under way to assist members and get things back on track as much as possible?

MH: During level four we ran Milford centric promotions weekly on Facebook. This was an audience of 10,000 locals to keep in touch with and this seemed to work well. We also profiled businesses and their people on Facebook in level three and plan to do more in-depth profiles on individual businesses and include these on our website, which we have been upgrading to become more community-focused and continue to develop as the place to go to find out everything about Milford. The first one of these business profiles was in our customer EDM that went out in late May. We also plan to draw more attention to streetscape – planters, sculptures and artworks.

We are also developing more activities to do in Milford, especially for visitors. An example is highlighting our walkways, which is a project we are doing in conjunction with the local board.

We had a great vibe in Milford pre-COVID-19 on the back of the very successful street closure for our Vive La France market day. People loved it and asked for more street closures as the atmosphere and freedom of movement was just so good.

Our goal is to be ‘the Premium Shopping Centre on the Shore’…

AB: What are the challenges ahead?

MH: Firstly finding what the new ‘normal’ is going to be like. I also am keen to upskill business owners on digital tools to intergrate into the MBA social media platform – mostly at no cost to them except for their time.

We also want to find businesses that locals spend money in that we currently don’t have in Milford and attract them to the village.

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That will be good for everyone. Interesting is that our locals currently spend $694 million on purchases annually, with only $71m of this being spent in Milford. So you can see the potential.

So we’re analysing Marketview reports (on spending patterns) to see what’s missing from the mix and endeavouring to draw them to open up here.

AB: Why are you optimistic about the future for your patch?

MH: We have a great deal to be optimistic about.

We had a great vibe in Milford pre-COVID-19 on the back of the very successful street closure for our Vive La France market day. People loved it and asked for more street closures as the atmosphere and freedom of movement was just so good.

Our goal is to be ‘The Premium Shopping Centre on the Shore’ and we were already well down that track to achieving this preCOVID, so we will continue to be focused on making Milford the place that’s easy for everyone to shop in. Our new catch phrase sums it up – ‘We’re here, we’re near, we care!”

The NZRPG marketing team (owners of the mall) and the Milford Business Association are closely aligned to ensure we both get the best out of our marketing spends.

Other things to be excited about include: NZRPG have started their new 67 apartment development, another apartment development is consented and selling on the corner of Pierce Road, we are closely aligned with local organisations – WEEPS, Milford Rotary, MRA, churches, etc.

We also have a good rapport with Council. We are working closely on stormwater drainage at the Shakespeare Road intersection – although this has been put on hold at present due to the COVID-related budget issue. Another project is making the Milford Road bus stop more attractive in conjunction with Auckland Transport – with seating, planting and signage.

We have some new professional businesses that have come into Milford recently. Sola Landscapes have bought premises in Shakespeare Road and they are closely aligned with another local business Sentinal Planning. The owners of these businesses are both local ex-Westlake/Rosmini boys that helped with our initial Wairau Estuary Boardwalk Plan at massively reduced rates.

Emerge Property Solutions has also moved to Milford, they specialise in retail and professional fitouts.

ANZ bank has moved out allowing for redevelopment of the site as per the Milford Centre Plan. This plan encouraged cafés opening in the Village Square along with retail, offices and apartments.

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We need your help to donate 1000 meals!

Milford Shopping Centre has teamed up with Bellyful North Shore, who deliver meals to young families struggling with illness.

When you spend $50 or more at Milford Centre, fill out a form in-store and we’ll donate to Bellyful North Shore on your behalf.

As a thank you, be in to WIN $500

Help us empower 200 women Drop off your quality pre-loved workplace clothing or evening wear to the Milford Shopping Centre Customer Service Kiosk.

We need your help to make 200 donations to Dress for Success Auckland, a charity who provide job interview clothing for women in need.

As a thank you, be in to WIN $3000 FIND OUT MORE milfordcentre.co.nz

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Help Us Empower 200 Women We need your help to make 200 donations to Dress for Success Auckland!

Milford Shopping Centre want to support local charities who weren’t able to fundraise during COVID-19, and in turn, support people in our local community.

About Dress for Success Auckland Dress for Success Auckland is a charity that provides job interview clothing for women in need, as well as providing support for interview preparation.60% of women who are supported by Dress for Success secure a job. We feel that this cause is especially poignant in the current climate and hope you’ll help us support Dress for Success Auckland.

We need your quality pre-loved workplace clothing or evening wear Drop off your pre-loved workplace clothing or evening wear to the Milford Shopping Centre Customer Service Kiosk and we’ll donate it to Dress for Success Auckland.

The pre-loved workplace clothing is donated to women who are attending job interviews, so these garments must be professional and

presentable, to help these women make a good first impression.

The evening wear is used in fundraising auctions, to cover Dress for Success Auckland’s operating costs.

We’ll be taking your donations from June 8th to July 5th 2020.

Be in to WIN a $3000 Wardrobe!

As a thank you, you’ll go in the draw to win* a $3000 Milford Shopping Centre voucher, to buy yourself a new wardrobe! *Terms and conditions apply.

Read more here: http://milfordcentre.co.nz/dresssuccess-auckland-fundraiser-terms-conditions/

We Need Your Help to Donate 1000 Meals Help us support young families on the North Shore Milford Shopping Centre want to support local charities that weren’t able to fundraise during COVID-19, and in turn, support people in our local community.

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Bellyful volunteers get together about once a month and cook a standard set of meals, which are then frozen ready for delivery by volunteers.

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The North Harbour Club annually awards grants to young people in the North Harbour region who display Excellence in their chosen discipline or field

The Arts | Innovation | Music | Education Sport | Service to the Community The Awards are split over four levels.

Junior Excellence, Sports Scholarship, Emerging Talent and our top level are the AIMES Awards.

Applicants must be aged 10 – 25 years (10-13 years for Junior Excellence), and have a strong association with the North Harbour Region.

Grants from $2,000 to $30,000 it's easy to apply online: www.aimesawards.co.nz Andrew Coshan Actor/singer/dancer (25) 2019 AIMES ARTS award WINNER

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NORTH HARBOUR CLUB: NEWS

The Club has a philanthropic desire to reward, foster and support the future leaders in the North Harbour community.

The original meeting of North Harbour Club founders in 1995. Some familiar young faces here.

25 years of AIMES Awards The 2020 award applications are open now

The North Harbour Club is very proudly turning 25 years old this year and, since its inception in 1995, over $2.4 million worth of AIMES Awards grants have been made making the Club one of the largest donors to individuals in New Zealand.

As President Phil Brosnan says “In what has been a very trying year for many of us, it is fantastic to have something so positive to focus on. We are all looking forward to the celebrations at Courtney Davies, AIMES Supreme Award our annual AIMES and Innovation Award Awards Gala Dinner winner in 2019. in October this year.”

Established in 1995, the Club was the brainchild of Ross Finlayson, along with his wife Joan and then ASB Commercial Manager John Bishop. They drew together an enthusiastic and driven group of founding trustees and the North Harbour Club and Charitable Trust was born.

The Club has evolved incredibly over the last 25 years and now comprises almost 200 members, who are all leaders in local affairs, business, education, sport and social development and have been highly successful in their endeavours, locally and internationally. The Club has a philanthropic desire to reward, foster and support the future leaders in the North Harbour community.

This support is largely provided via the annual AIMES Awards programme, through which the North Harbour Club and Charitable Trust provide grants to outstanding young people, aged 10 to 25, who are achieving excellence in their chosen field. The acronym AIMES stands for ARTS; INNOVATION; MUSIC; EDUCATION; SPORT; SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. Each year the Club is thrilled to continue its proud tradition of granting these awards, and continuing to reward the youth from the region who are achieving excellence. So if you know someone who is achieving excellence, spread the word that the Awards are now open for 2020.

These awards, as outlined below, are an amazing opportunity to support young people in achieving their goals.

AIMES Awards The top awards for those aged between 14 and 25 years of age, recognising and rewarding their excellent achievements in their chosen category.

An AIMES Awards Supreme Winner is selected from these recipients every year to receive the Sir Peter Blake Trophy.

Ross Finlayson Award A legacy award honouring Founding President, Ross Finlayson. This special award is presented annually to a talented young person highlighted by the judging panels as having strong leadership qualities.

2019 AIMES Award winners at the awards dinner.

Joan Finlayson and her son Stephen, daughter Catherine with Tayla Woolley. recipient of the Ross Finlayson Award in 2019. Also pictured is judging chair Sue Stanaway and club president Phil Brosnan.

Emerging Talent AIMES Awards (Sponsored by Bellingham Wallace) Recognising individuals aged between 14 and 25 years of age who display considerable promise in any of the above categories, many of whom go on to win main awards in following years.

Sports Scholarships (Sponsored by Vantage Windows North Shore) Exclusively for those applicants aged 13-18 years. These scholarships are for winners who no longer qualify for Junior Excellence Awards, may be competing at an international level, and are yet to meet the same achievements of those winners in the Emerging Talent and/or AIMES Awards levels.

Junior Excellence Awards (Sponsored by Precise Homes) Exclusively for those applicants aged 10 - 13 years. All other entry criteria and award categories remain the same.

Further information on the AIMES Awards, entry criteria and the online entry form can be found on the Club’s Website www.northharbourclub.co.nz

2019 Emerging Talent Award recipients.

2019 Sports Scholarship recipients.

2019 Junior Excellence Award recipients.

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AMERICA’S CUP MURAL DESIGN COMPETITION

America’s Cup mural design competition – with $5000 up for grabs! – We’re setting the challenge for North Shore creatives to help us make a real statement in Takapuna

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 up to 9 metres wide by 8 metres deep.

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 they will also win $4000 for their efforts. We will also be offering $500 prizes for two runner up designs – making a

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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. total cash prize pool of $5000! And entry is totally free!

Entries must be in by Friday September 18th 2020. The winner will be announced by Friday September 25th 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

…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.

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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 September 18th 2020. The judges 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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CHANNEL FEATURE: ANZAC STREET NAMES

Local streets named after our celebrated WW1 fallen heroes

By Gavin Sheehan, the recipient of Devonport Takapuna Local Board Heritage Education Award for his efforts in teaching fellow locals about our fallen heroes.

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I am from a family that has six generations who have worked and lived on the North Shore. My interest in local history was instilled by my mother who was born and raised in Takapuna.

She had a vast knowledge of the area and its history.

My father served in the Army during World War Two and was stationed in the Pacific. He died while I was still a very young child and my military interest was sparked by this link.

For years, each ANZAC day, I placed a poppy on the Memorial Plaque for Lt. Hugh Alexander Forrest. This was on the corner of Forrest Hill and Nile Roads. In 2013, this intersection was upgraded and the plaque was removed during the construction period. I always thought that its placement was quite obscure and saw a chance to get it put in a more prominent position, where people could see it and learn about him. With the help of the Devonport Takapuna Local Board, the Headmaster of Forrest Hill School and the roading contractors, we had it relocated to the front yard of the school. It is now in pride of place, where everyone passing by can view it and learn a small bit about Lt. Forrest from a small information sign that I had made, to go alongside the plaque. The children have done a magnificent job of creating a garden around it and maintaining its appearance.

I knew of a couple more of these plaques in the area, these being Sanders Avenue in Takapuna and Frater Avenue in Milford.

People began talking to me about others scattered around the area too. I looked into it and found three more plaques and another two more streets that were named after local boys killed in action during WW1. These other two streets were Hart Road, Hauraki and Northcroft Street in Takapuna. But neither had the memorial plaques.

I took it upon myself to rectify that.

After quickly getting bogged down in Auckland Council red tape, I received fantastic assistance from Sarah Thorne of the Takapuna North Community Trust. With her help we managed to obtain a Devonport Takapuna Local Board grant to have the missing plaques manufactured and installed. This was done just in the nick of time

for me to run a guided walk around them all during the 2018 Auckland Heritage Week. We have also had brochures printed, with all the relevant information and maps, so the public can easily find them.

It was at this time that I also received the 2018 DTLB Heritage Education Award for my efforts in teaching my fellow locals about our fallen heroes.

A beautiful footnote to this story is that Gavin Sheehan. renowned local sculptor, Helen Pollock ONZM, gave me an actual lump of clay from Passchendaele.

In turn, I gave it to the children of Forrest Hill School. They buried it behind the Memorial Stone and planted a rose bush on top of it.

And the name of that rose? ... Lest We Forget.

The following are descriptions of each of these streets, with accompanying photos of the plaques and fallen heroes. There are also photos of me proudly wearing my father’s service medals on ANZAC day and when I received Devonport Takapuna Local Board Heritage Education Award in 2018. All photos of the servicemen throughout this series are from the Cenotaph Database. All photos of the paques are from my own collection.

FORREST HILL ROAD – Named after Lt. Hugh Alexander Forrest.

Hugh (known as Alec) was born in Wellington on 30th May 1893. His parents were Jessie and William Forrest. Hugh also had two brothers and a sister. His father worked for the Post and Telegraph Department and the family moved several times before settling in Devonport where William Forrest was Postmaster.

They lived in Old Lake Road and Hugh went to Devonport Primary School and then on to Auckland Grammar.

He became a solicitor's clerk and studied law through Auckland University College from 1910 to 1914, passing his solicitor's qualifying examination. He also played rugby and belonged to the Auckland College Rifles Rugby Football Club.

Hugh was active in the territorial forces before enlisting on 24th July 1916. He was given the rank of Second Lieutenant on arrival at Trentham Camp and was promoted to Lieutenant in February

1917. He departed from Wellington with the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, J Company and arrived in Devonport, England on 26th April 1917, then proceeded to Sling Camp until 4th June when his unit left for France.

He was posted to B Company of the Rifle Brigade on 27th June and we know that he was on leave in Paris from 21st until 28th August, after which he rejoined his unit.

Lt. Hugh Alexander Forrest was killed in action on 12th October 1917, the day 845 New Zealanders were killed in the First Battle of Passchendaele. The 2nd Battalion, of which Forrest was a member, attacked at 5.25am but a totally ineffective allied barrage meant there was no protection from German machine gun fire and most of the casualties occurred in the first few hours.

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Hugh was only 24 years old.

Lt. Hugh Alexander Forrest is buried at the New Irish Farm Cemetery, on the outskirts of Ypres, Belgium.

The Takapuna Borough Council renamed Whites Hill in his honour at a council meeting on the 22nd October 1919. The area of Forrest Hill Road grew to become a large suburb and now proudly carry’s Lt. Forrest’s name for eternity.

He is also remembered on the College Rifles Rugby Club Roll of Honour, the Devonport Primary School memorial granite tablet and the Auckland Grammar School Memorial, amongst others.

SANDERS AVENUE – Named after Lt. Cdr. William Edward Sanders.

Sanders Avenue, Takapuna (previously Beach Avenue) would be our most famous and I’m sure many of you reading this would have a reasonable knowledge of Lt. Cdr. William Edward Sanders.

He is New Zealand’s only naval personnel to ever receive a Victoria Cross. He was awarded this after his command, the HMS Prize, a three-masted schooner that was operated as a “Q” or “Mystery” ship was involved in a showdown with a German U-boat on 30th April 1917, about 180 miles south of Ireland. HMS Prize was quite badly damaged, but they stuck to the plan and fooled the U-boat to approach to within 80 yards, where they quickly raised the White Ensign and opened fire. Within a few minutes the U-boat’s bow rose in the air and down she went.

Despite the HMS Prize’s extensive damage, she was later towed to harbour.

About two months later Sanders was involved in another action, for which he was awarded a Distinguished Service Order.

Unfortunately the HMS Prize’s run of success ran out on the 14th August 1917, when she was torpedoed and sunk by another German U-boat and all lives were lost.

The extremely brave and well decorated Lt. Cdr. William Edward Sanders was just 34 years old.

FRATER AVENUE – Named after Lieut.

Robert Andrew Frater Frater Avenue, Milford (previously Milford Avenue) was named after Lieut. Robert Andrew Frater, who embarked with the Auckland Infantry Battalion on the 16th October 1914, bound for Suez, Egypt.

Then with the Auckland Infantry Battalion Machine Gun Company, he went fairly quickly into the Gallipoli campaign.

There is a written account of Second Lt. Frater, describing his bravery in scaling Gallipoli Heights whilst leading his machine gun platoon on the 25th April 1915 before being mortally wounded.

At 23 years old, the keen sportsman and yachtsman died later on board HMHS Selam. Lieut. Robert Andrew Frater was buried at sea.

DODSON AVENUE – Named after Lieut.

Frederick Hugh Dodson Dodson Avenue (formerly an extension of Milford Rd) was named after Lieut. Frederick Hugh Dodson, son of Mr and Mrs. A.F. Dodson of Takapuna.

The Dodson’s had sadly lost their 14 year old daughter just five years before Frederick went off to war.

Lieut. Frederick Hugh Dodson left for Suez and ultimately Gallipoli, on the 16th October 1914 on board either the Star of India or Waimana, one of the same ships that Lieut. Robert Andrew Frater also departed on.

The 23 year old Lieutenant was part of the Auckland Infantry Battalion 6th Company, when he too was killed in action at Gallipoli on the 25th April 1915.

Lieut. Frederick Hugh Dodson is also remembered on the Lone Pine Memorial at Anzac Cove, Turkey. He also is on a shared gravestone with his sister at O'Neill's Point Cemetery, Bayswater.

Lieut. Frederick Hugh Dodson left for Suez and ultimately Gallipoli, on the 16th October 1914 on board either the Star of India or Waimana, one of the same ships that Lieut. Robert Andrew Frater also departed on.

PIERCE ROAD – Named after Second Corporal Arthur Patrick Hector Pierce Pierce Road, Milford (previously Marine Parade) was named after Second Corporal Arthur Patrick Hector Pierce. He was a little older than a lot of the other locals when he enlisted in May 1916.

Arthur Pierce was a 37 year-old married man with three children. He, his wife Winifred and their children lived nearby on Kitchener Road.

Arthur was a successful architect who designed the Pierce Buildings on the corner of Khyber Pass and Symonds Street and also the tea kiosk in the Auckland Domain. This being one of the more famous of his designs that we would all know.

He left New Zealand in April 1917 with the 24th Reinforcement Mounted Rifles, headed for Suez.

The New Zealand Cenotaph Database records Arthur as having died of malaria in Palestine on the 17th October 1918. I have seen another report saying influenza.

Either way, the son of George and Eleanor Pierce, husband of Winifred and more importantly the father of three, did not come home.

Second Corporal Arthur Patrick Hector Pierce is buried at the Ramleh War Cemetery in Israel.

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CHANNEL FEATURE: ANZAC STREET NAMES

BROWN STREET – Named after Private Geoffrey McPherson Brown Brown Street at Hauraki Corner (formerly Rawhiti Road). In September 1916 it was renamed by the Takapuna Borough Council in honour of Private Geoffrey McPherson Brown, a teacher at Belmont School and a son of the local Takapuna Schoolmaster, Mr. F. H. Brown.

Private Brown was another who had embarked on the Star of India or Waimana on the 16th October 1914 bound for Suez.

He was with the Auckland Infantry Battalion, 3rd Company when he was killed in Gallipoli on the 8th May 1915, aged a mere 20 years old.

Sadly, the Brown family’s misery was not to end there.

Just over a year later on the 25th September 1916, their second son Private Arthur Noel Brown, a fruit farmer, had enlisted and departed with the 17th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion A Company. He served in France but was killed in action on the 4th October

NORTHCROFT STREET – Named after Lance Corporal Harry Cuthbert Northcroft Northcroft Street, Takapuna (formally The Strand West), was named after Lance Corporal Harry Cuthbert Northcroft.

Harry Northcroft was a single man who lived in Park Avenue when he enlisted on the 8th August 1914. As part of the Main Body of the Auckland Mounted Rifles, he left on the 16th October 1914 with the first large wave of troops. He headed into Suez and then of course, off to Gallipoli.

He was killed in action on 19th May 1915. Lance Corporal Harry Cuthbert Northcroft is buried at Walker’s Ridge Cemetery in Anzac Cove.

His parents, Henry and Margaret lived in Rarotonga at the time and Henry had received the NZ Cross from serving in the NZ Wars.

1917 in Ypres, Belgium.

As his brother before him, Private Geoffrey McPherson Brown was only 20 years old at the time of his death. He was laid to rest in the Tyne Cot Cemetery in Zonnebeke.

His name was added with that of his brother on the memorial at Brown Street.

Frances and Emily Brown had lost two young sons in just over two years, serving their and Empire. ile you walk King this intriguing Heritage Trail, remember that Milford Walk

Milford Walk •Forrest Hill Plaque e are many other reminders around our area honouring •Frater Avenue Plaque allen from WW1. We have memorial plaques at St. •Dodson Avenue Plaque ges Presbyterian Church, St. Peters Church and MilfordAnglican Walk •Pierce Road PlaqueSecond HART ROAD – Named after urse the beautifully restored gates atAllTakapuna Primary items Lieutenant Athol Thomas Hart ol. We have our fantastic Cenotaph in The Strand, where old our ANZAC Parade every year. There are other streets Hart Road, Takapuna (formerly Hansen ed in honour of WW1 service personnel, like ANZAC Road), was renamed at a special meeting t (previously Katerine Street) that also has a memorial of the Takapuna Borough Council, on the ue beside Potters Park.

22nd October 1919. This meeting was the

mportance that I place on having these plaques same preserved one where the names for Sanders brought to the public eye is due to my firm belief in Avenue, Forrest Hill Road, and Pierce Road ntaining history. What these men did formed the future for were What you and I do forms the future for our children andalso adopted. dchildren. Without history, there cannot be any future.

WeRoad was named in memory of Hart n from history, therefore we need to respect it, honour it Second Lieutenant Athol Thomas Hart. preserve it in the best way possible.

He was the eldest son of Edwin and Takapuna Walk Sara e eight street names are just a token memorial of the Hart of Lake Road, Takapuna. Athol

fices made atwas that time.

But theyand are important because a solicitor was listed with the NZEF 32nd Reinforcements, E giveUntitled us individual stories of locals. It becomes personal layer Company when they departed on the Maunganui for Liverpool on the use our grandparents possibly knew some of them. Some Takapuna Walk November 1917.

All21st items were possibly related to some of them.

These men selflessly •Sanders Avenue Plaque •Brown StreetNew Plaque Zealand their lives for youSecond and me. They created a future Lieutenant Atholthat Thomas Hart was with •Northcroft Street Plaque led us to have a now.

For this, in we Bapaume, owe them our respect Rifle Brigade •Hart Road Plaque permanent recognition.”

France, when he was killed we forget. in action on 21st August 1918, aged 27. That was n Sheehan only nine months to the ect Coordinator day from when he left New ust 2018 Zealand. The Hart’s had a second son, Bryce who This project was made possible with the generous assistance of also served in WWI and he was invalided back to New Zealand.

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As part of the Main Body of the Auckland Mounted Rifles, he left on the 16th October 1914 with the first large wave of troops. He headed into Suez and then of course, off to Gallipoli.

You can download the brochure with maps from this link: www.explorenorthshore.nz/media /files/Heritage%20Print.pdf You can contact Gavin Sheehan via email at: ggks@xtra.co.nz

UNIQUE WW1 MEMORIAL STREET NAME PLAQUES

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remember that •Forrest Hill Plaque Heritage Trail, Plaque k ring this intriguing Wal honou •Frater Avenue our area Milfd ord “While you walk aroun Plaque •Dodson Avenue other reminders s at St. there are many memorial plaque •Pierce Road Plaque WW1. We have an Church and Walk the fallen from MilfordAnglic St. Peters Primary terian Church, items una atAllTakap Georges Presby gates d restore fully , where of course the beauti fantastic Cenotaph in The Strand streets our other have are School. We year. There C C Parade every we hold our ANZA WW1 service personnel, like ANZArial r of memo named in honou that also has a Katerine Street) Street (previously s Park. plaque beside Potter ved This projec s preser t was plaque starte these d having these uniqu in es to preserve and where necess that I place on e plaqu my firm belief throu The importance ary, to replac due toname forghout our local area. d in honou e the public eye is the rfuture of local reside These streets did formed and brought to nts who gave were all during WW1 . What these men Empireour n and their lives for . As a Herita for or a childre by car King maintaining history forms the future mixture I do future. Wedepen ge Trail it is easily accessible and us. What you and ut history, there cannot be any of rboth, by foot, ding on your it fitness level.

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Lt. Cdr. William Edward Sander s Brown Street generous assistance of , Hauraki Corne with the possible made it r (formerly Rawhi was renamed This project was by ti Road). In Geoffrey McPhe the Takapuna Borough September 1916 Counc rson Brown, Takapuna Schoo a teacher at Belmo il in honour of Private lmaster, Mr. nt School and who had embar F. H. Brown. a son of the Private Brown ked was one of many local Auckland Infant on the 16th October 1914 ry Battalion, the 8th May 3rd Company bound for Suez. He was 1915, aged a with the when he was mere 20 years was not to end old. Sadly, the killed in Gallipoli on there.

Brown family ’s misery Just over a year later on the 25th Arthur Noel September 1916, Brown, a fruit their second farmer, had Reinforceme son Private enlisted and nts, Auckland depart Infantry Battali action on the ed with the 17th 4th on, A Comp any. He was old at the time October 1917 in Ypres, killed in Belgium. He of his death. too was only His name was memorial at 20 years Brown Street. added to that Frances and of his brothe in just over two Emily Brown r on the years, servin had lost two g their King young sons and Empire.

Hart Road (forme rly Hansen Road) the Takapuna , was renam Borough Counc TAKAPUNA, was the same il, on the 22nd ed at a special meeting one of L THROUGH October 1919.

TRAI Pierce Rd were where the names for Sander HERI Frater Avenu This meetin TAGE .

A g also e, Milfor EST HILL d (previously FORR Lieutenant Athol adopted. Hart Road was s Ave, Forrest Hill ORD Robert Andre Milford Avenu w Frater, who named Thomas Hart.

MILF Rd, and AND e) was named of Lake Rd, Takapu embarked with on the 16 Octob He was the eldest in memory of Second after Lt. the er na. Athol was son of Edwin 32nd Reinfo Infantry Battali 1914 bound for Suez, Egypt. Auckland Infantry Battali a & Sara Hart solicito rcements, E on on Then with the Company when r and was listed with the for Liverpool Gallipoli campa Machine Gun Company, Auckland NZEF they embarked on he went ign. There on the Maung Bapaume, Francethe 21 November 1917. braver y in scaling Gallip is a written account of fairly quickly into the He was anui when he was Lt. Frater, describ oli Heights whilst That was only on the 25th killed in action with NZ Rifle Brigade in ing his April nine months leading his on 1915 21 August 1918, before being to the day from keen sportsman aged 27. mortally wound machine gun platoon when he left and ed. At 23 years NZ. and he was buried yachtsman died just old, the days later on at sea. board HMH S Selam

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CHANNEL YOUTH FEATURE

Back to Uni Many of us have had to adapt to working online during the lockdown, and faster than we would have liked to. As a University student, the jump to studying and attending classes online changed the way we were learning drastically.

I’m sure a lot of you reading can relate, whether you helped your kids adjust to online learning, or you had to switch to working from home yourselves!

Each school student and university degree has different challenges to face after the impact of covid-19. I am currently in my final year of a Bachelor of Communications, majoring in radio at AUT. Our learning has been predominantly shifted online, which was great for keeping things running during and after lockdown, but there are aspects of being on campus that just aren’t the same over a screen. Attending lectures and classes online means missing out on the vital social interaction that classrooms and university campuses provide. As a radio student, one of the biggest parts of the final year is the experience we get to have inside real radio studios at AUT, but myself and a lot of my peers are missing the exposure to using real equipment while studying online.

We were couriered small recording microphones at the beginning of level three and had to adapt to running our radio station - Static - remotely from our homes. It’s a very different atmosphere from sitting in a studio, but at the same time, learning to work in online environments isn’t all negative. It’s great that we are able to see how working from home will potentially impact us in the future as technology in certain fields continues to grow.

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Studying and staying motivated is a little harder when the only spaces we have to achieve learning tasks are at home. It’s important to keep a routine of getting ready for the day and maintaining the same amount of focus towards online content as I would if I was heading into the city to study. Although - there is an added bonus of being able to learn in my pyjamas, and not spend $5 every day on a coffee as I make my way to class!

We were couriered small recording microphones at the beginning of level three and had to adapt to running our radio station - Static remotely from our homes.

Covid-19 has forced us to endure new challenges and adapt to new ways of learning, which will probably be handy in the long run as we face these changes in technology throughout our careers. I think I speak for a lot of university students when I say that it will be an exciting day when we can start learning on campus again, but for now we need to focus on keeping ourselves safe and making sure we face each day with as much positivity as we can.

NEWHAVEN GARDENS

SUNNYNOOK COMMUNITY CENTRE: NEWS

Sunnynook Park looking good again after three years of work to reduce the chance of flooding and improve drainage.

Greetings from Sunnynook Community Centre

June in the Garden

Planting season is now in full swing with more seasonal favourites like roses, camellias, and fruit trees becoming available in the garden centres.

Speaking of roses, now is the perfect time to prune your existing roses. It can sometimes seem a little overwhelming but roses are a little tougher than people give them credit for.

Amanda Graham.

Make sure you have clean, sharp bypass secateurs and a nice dry day. Each cut you make should be at 45 degrees so that water does not collect on the cut when it does rain.

Pay particular attention to the direction of the buds on each stem.

When you prune back you want to cut just above a bud. The new growth will grow in the direction the bud is facing, so we generally want to cut back to outward facing buds to promote a nice open shape and reduce the number of inward or crossing branches.

Start by removing any dead or diseased wood. Next remove any branches that are crossing. This helps to prevent rubbing, which can let disease get a foothold. Removing these branches also helps to open up the centre of the plant. Finally take away any thin, weak branches.

You should now be left with just the nice healthy strong branches. you want to reduce branches by around 1/3 to 1/2, the aim is to create an open centre so air can move freely and a nice pleasing overall shape. If your vegetable patch is going to be empty over the winter months there is still time to plant a ‘Green Manure’ crop, which will not only keep weeds at bay, but will improve soil fertility.

Green manure crops include lupin which is a nitrogen fixer, oats which add Carbon and organic matter to the soil and mustard, which helps to sterilise the bed.

Choose which type of crop you’d like to sow, then after a couple of months - before it's gone to seed - cut the crop down, allow it to dry out, and then dig it into the soil. This will add valuable nutrients and humus to the soil.

Newhaven Gardens amanda@newhavengardens.co.nz P: 09 218 9233 or 021 378969

At the time of writing this we had just been advised that we were moving to Alert Level 1. This was very exciting for our regular users who have all been very keen to reconnect with their groups.

During Level 2 we had a number of groups start back with very low numbers (groups Bronwyn Bound. of 10), they are now looking forward to welcoming more people to join them. In mid June we restarted our Conversation Class, Board Games and Indoor Bowls. Check out our website for more information.

The Community Centre will be holding it’s AGM (Annual General Meeting) within the next couple of months. We will advertise the date on our facebook page and website: www.sunnynookcomcentre.co.nz, or you are welcome to phone us if you are interested in attending 09 410 4902.

We will be distributing our Term 3 Community Newsletter during the school holidays as well as our six monthly Kennedy Park Community Newsletter.

Over the July school holidays we will be running our Holiday Programme / Youth Programme and everyone is very excited to be able to use Sunnynook Park playing fields again.

At the start of Term 3 we will be welcoming back groups that decided to wait until Term 3 to start meeting again.

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

A project photo showing the extent of works at Sunnynook Park in 2017/2018. Wairau Intermediate School (in top of photo) received earth excavated from Sunnynook Park to level their playing fields.

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DEVONPORT NEWS

Devonport Community News for this month Maria Teape, Devonport Community Coordinator, Devonport Peninsula Trust

Moving levels...

Maria Teape

At time of writing, we are just days away from heading into Alert Level 3. Many of us will be looking forward to our local businesses re-opening for non-contact services.

For more information about which Devonport business are opening and services provided, follow Devonport Business Association’s ‘Devonport Village’ social media pages.

Let’s remember though that under Alert Level 3, we need to stay at home other than for essential personal movement and going to work/school. We also need to stay in our extended bubble, which can now include close family or caregivers. For information on ways to look after your and your family’s mental wellbeing, how to get financial, accommodation, and other support, visit: https://covid19.govt.nz/assets/resources/MOH-COVID-19-WelfareInfo-Sheet-A4-v3.pdf. Another quick list of contact details and useful info can be found here: www.aucklandemergencymanagement.org.nz Several community groups are offering their usual activities online. Plunket have been hosting a series of sessions on Zoom including infant sleeping, story time & sing along plus more. Visit their Facebook page ‘Plunket Devonport-Takapuna-MilfordSunnynook’ for more information.

Plunket have been hosting a series of sessions on Zoom including infant sleeping, story time & sing along plus more.

Mainly Music at Devonport Methodist have also been hosting Zoom sessions. To tune in and join them for a live session, email: mainlymusic.devmeth@gmail.com.

For those still needing support during Alert Level 3 with grocery shopping, running errands or a friendly phone call, Devonport Self Isolation Support group have volunteers who can help. Contact Lauren: lauren@maffitt.com 027 695 8411 or Jacki: jackifortune@yahoo.com or 021515532 or find ‘Devonport Self Isolation Support’ on Facebook.

Devonport Holy Trinity Church are running a food bank and providing frozen meals for those who can’t cook for themselves.

For more information phone: 445 0738 or email: admin@holytrinity.gen.nz Hei konā rā Maria

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NORTH SHORE HISTORY: WITH DAVID VERRAN

Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections D_GBB_0012 – Devonport Community House 1985.

Transit housing in Devonport 1947-1963 Following the war effort from 1940 to 1945, there continued to be restrictions on house building due to shortages of building materials and tradespeople. As a consequence, from August 1944 to around May 1962, buildings originally built by the Public Works Department for the United States forces were used by the Auckland City Council for transit housing at Western Springs (on and near Motions Road). Transit camp tenants were to move to state housing when available.

The Auckland City Council managed two other transit camps; one was on the north-western part of Victoria Park (in use from February 1946 to April 1959) and the other utilised buildings moved from Camp Hale in the Domain to nearby Titoki Street (in use from June 1946 to February 1964). Camp Bunn (in the Pilkington Road, Panmure area) was also used for transit housing from 1946 to 1961 and there were others across New Zealand. From the late 1950s, successive government policies ensured there was adequate housing stock, particularly for those on lower incomes.

In January 1945 the Devonport Borough Council approached the government for a similar transit camp for Devonport residents awaiting state housing. The Council recommended buildings at the north end of the military camp at Narrow Neck become a transit camp, although buildings at Castor Bay were also considered.

However, the government said it still needed the Narrow Neck site, and that camp was later used for Naval transit housing. In 1946 27 state houses were under construction in Devonport.

Instead, in April 1947 the Devonport Borough Council approved the use of the former Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRENS) hostel on Takarunga/Mount Victoria as a transit camp. Situated on the southern side of the maunga, the hostel was next to the Manual Training School (opened in 1912) and Devonport Primary School.

The Council had to provide a water supply and drainage, while the government supplied the buildings and any alterations necessary. The site had previously been used from 1939 to 1941 for an anti-aircraft

battery, and was home to the 18th Battery from 1939 to 1940.

Two former dormitory blocks were now converted into a total of fourteen dwelling units. A guard room and another building provided another two, while the former officers’ quarters provided another two as well, the combined mess provided four and the former quartermaster’s store another one, to make a total of 23.

Four of the units had five rooms, 17 had four rooms and two had just three rooms, and one was needed for the caretaker. Separate ablution blocks and laundries were also made fit for purpose and the old band room made available as either a children’s area or a community hall. Initially the buildings were available to the Council for five years and by April 1947 there were already seven applicants for dwelling units at the camp.

The camp was occupied from September 1947, with occupants paying rent to the Devonport Borough Council. The Council’s Housing Committee gave preference to local residents, and while all were state housing applicants (around half being returned service people), they didn’t automatically achieve the same high priority as those in other transit camps, who were chosen directly in line with State Advances and Rehabilitation Department criteria. By May 1948, there was the Mount Victoria Transit Camp Committee to advocate for the interests of camp tenants.

The camp was closed in May 1963 and all but two of the buildings removed in July 1964. The land then again became part of Takarunga Reserve. Buildings which were still serviceable were transported to, for example, Snells Beach, Rakino Island and Okura, as well as being reused in Devonport. The concrete paths were all dug up and the refuse went to the local dump.

The two buildings remaining on the Kerr Street site are now used

by Whare Toi and the Takarunga Playcentre.

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EDUCATION: ROSMINI COLLEGE

Mexican Food Challenge.

Pasta Challenge.

Year 7 Sandwich Challenge.

Food Challenges During Lock Down

Year 8 Sushi Challenge.

Year 7 Pasta Challenge.

During the Lock Down period Rosmini College Food Technology teacher Mrs Jan Habgood set her Year 7 and Year 8 classes a series of Food Challenges to do at home.

The Year 7 classes did a Great Sandwich Challenge and a Pasta Challenge whereas her Year 8 classes did a Mexican Food Challenge and a Sushi Challenge.

Sandwich Challenge.

Short Story Competition Rosmini College Year 8 student, John Sutton (12) of Devonport entered the Kiwi Kids Year 7 and Year 8 Short Story competition during the Lockdown period. He came fourth in New Zealand and here is the story he wrote:

Everybody stopped immediately and listened.

Silence descended among the large group like a thick, icy blanket. Half of the men whipped out their sickly, polished rifles in the direction of which the noise was coming from, and the other half waited solemnly. But it didn’t take long to realize Chapter 1: what the noises were.

D-Day: Normandy, 6 June, 1944.

The first sound to hear was hundreds of men We touched down on the rocky shores of defiantly shouting orders at one another. The Normandy on Tuesday the 6th of June, 1944. second one was vociferous gunshots. The third As I cautiously hopped out of the transport was ear-shattering explosions. The fourth was John Sutton and his parents. boats and into the frigid water, I caught a whiff blood-curdling screams that made the hairs on of the sweet aromas that the beach had unexpectedly produced. my neck stick up on one end.

The smells were a delicate mixture of salt, pine and freshly-trimmed A daring soldier from my pack stumbled forwards towards the grass. Then, myself and a handful of other soldiers edged silently hillside and peaked out from the side of a colourful, majestic bush. towards the desolate cove, rifles loaded and at the ready. Being Then we heard something come whizzing towards the place he back at the beach suddenly reminded me of my early years of was hiding. That’s when that same thing hit him. childhood. The memories were so faint, but at the same time, so The trooper fell backwards and started squirming violently while clear. clutching his face. A few medics rushed hazily towards him. Two of I remembered being about the age of five or so. I clearly recall my them pinned his pale, skinny arms to the ground to stop him from dear mother saying to my father: “How about a day at the beach, squirming, and the other medic kneeled over him and gently pushed my love?” and then hearing his deep but gentle voice answering: the soldier’s hand away.

“That would be splendid, darling.” I remember the adrenaline rush Now everyone saw what had hit him. through my veins; the enormous smile spread across my chubby Lying between his eyes, was a massive, dark hole where a bullet face. But that was 12 years ago. had penetrated his flesh. Running from the same grotesque wound, I hardly even know if they’re alive. If they’re still waiting for me was sticky, crimson blood, which was starting to form a small to come running back into their wide, welcoming arms…I snap out puddle on the dirt beside him. of my current thoughts and realise that all this daydreaming has One of the medics ran off, only to arrive back a few minutes later caused me to fall behind the other soldiers from my battalion. carrying a thin, wooden stretcher. Another medic hauled him onto I curse silently under my breath and pace forwards where I find it and the pair carried him back towards the beach. “Alright fellas, the other soldiers waiting for me. Together, we all take a few steps let’s go!” one soldier turned around and exclaimed abruptly. “For and stumble onto the thick shoreline. Sand envelopes my thick, Britain!” another cried. We all ran pell-mell down the hill towards the leather boots and weighs me down. I look around and take in that tumultuous noises that were ahead, but I couldn’t help but stop and all the other troops are facing the same problem. Nevertheless, I survey what we were running into. push through the muck with pure determination until I finally make But the scene that lay below me was anything but human. it onto the mossy undergrowth. Panting heavily, I heave myself up Men lay behind muddy, brick walls, traumatised and weeping as onto the grass and take in the surroundings that lay beyond the they hurled bullets, grenades and rocks at opposing sides. Bodies sandy terrain. littered the grey grass for miles upon miles of land, their heads and Beautiful meadows span across the fluorescent landscape. Dark- torsos twisted in all sorts of gruesome angles. Countless explosions oak trees cower over bushes and ponds. Birds of all shapes, sizes were let off at various points of the battlefield, their vibrant colours and colours soar high above the tree-tops. If there wasn’t currently a lighting up the pale sky like fireworks being set off on Guy Fawkes. war on, I would have sat down under the shade and gone to sleep.

I took a harrowing breath and stumbled down the hillside and But I had to keep going. I had to. A few hours later, we heard noise. into the battle…

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MASSEY UNIVERSITY NEWS

Massey scholars ensure there is ‘No lockdown for the Mind’ From life behind the Berlin Wall to Shakespeare’s special focus on what we actually need to flourish as England, the Classics to climate change, human beings.” eating disorders to environmental issues Dr Amy Whitehead, a social anthropologist – bite-sized bits of intriguing and with an interest in religious traditions inspirational research from Massey’s and rituals, shared her insights on the humanities and social sciences statue of the Virgin Mary in shrine scholars are on the menu of an in a village in Spain, while theatre online public series titled No and literature scholar Dr Hannah Lockdown for the Mind.

August discussed Shakespeare’s The series of weekly England.

30-minute webinars delivered While restrictive lockdown via Zoom each Friday has been is over now that we are in launched by the College of level one, the series will Humanities and Social Sciences continue through to the end as part of its community of July. Speakers scheduled outreach programme to share for the coming weeks include knowledge and ideas with a wider geographer Dr Cadey Korson, audience in the digital age. No on teaching with drones, and Lockdown for the Mind showcases Dr Andrea LaMarre, a lecturer in innovative researchers whose work critical health psychology on eating spans diverse subjects and social disorders, recovery, healthy eating and issues, from the flirting in teen films to the bodies. role of fun in politics.

Dr Anastasia Bakogianni, from the School Kyra Clarke.

Professor Cynthia White, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Humanities, will address the question: Do for the college, says: “COVID-19 has confronted us the Classics still matter? She will explore this loaded with aspects of the human condition which many of us never question with reference to recent adaptations of ancient myths, expected to experience – isolation, lockdown, closure of borders in art, ideas and concepts in New Zealand and around the world. the face of a global pandemic. Yet at this time there is no lockdown Dr Kyra Clarke, from the School of English and Media Studies, will for the mind – the mind and the imagination can still range free, discuss her research on “the entanglement of our online and offline exploring new ideas, other times and other worlds, unleashing that worlds and how this is depicted in recent teen films.” She says teen most precious of qualities, our curiosity. Through this series of talks, film presents a variety of intimacies between characters and flirting we can marvel at the diversity of human experience and of the is a common occurrence. “In recent years, this flirting has been avenues of knowledge accessible to us.” increasingly undertaken via digital media. While such representations don’t always reflect the ways teens themselves use digital media, it can indicate to us how we understand it to be used in our society. I question whether such representations of flirting in teen films might be valuable for starting conversations regarding the negotiation of intimacy today.”

…at this time there is no lockdown for the mind – the mind and the imagination can still range free…

To buy or not to buy?

East German-born philosopher Dr Marco Grix, based in Auckland and teaching in the School of Humanities, launched the series with a personal account of how and why he came to study the ethics of consumption in: Goodbye, Lenin? From a Steel Town in East Germany to Working on Consumption Ethics in New Zealand. “As a 16-year old East German, I experienced with some bewilderment, but also excitement of the sudden influx of consumer goods into my world,” he says. “After the Berlin Wall fell, the shelves in our stores were transformed almost magically, and virtually overnight. So were we and our homes. Old clothes, furniture, stereos, and TVs went out. Shiny new commodities came in, at least where people could afford them.”

Growing up, he says he never considered his family as materially poor or wanting. “Our needs for food, clothing, and shelter were satisfied just fine. Yet 1989’s radical change in East German consumption showed just how alluring modern consumerism is. When I began my philosophy PhD 20 years later in New Zealand, I found myself writing about the ethics and politics of consumption, with a

Talks will include time for questions from the audience.

To find out more, to register for a session, or view previous webinars click here www.massey.ac.nz/nolockdown

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EDUCATION: KRISTIN SCHOOL

Senior Boys’ Water Polo Coach Jono Houzet gives the Kristin team a pep talk.

Worren Li.

Finn Burridge.

Hermione Aris.

Summer Sport Summary In what turned out to be a challenging time for all summer sports, the Kristin School programme still produced plenty of highlights.

Congratulations to our three Auckland Secondary Schools Champions for 2020: Senior Boys’ Water Polo, Senior Boys’ Tennis and the Senior Girls’ Tennis team. All three teams were unbeaten and thoroughly deserved their championship titles.

Water Polo: Our Senior Boys team were undefeated and claimed the Senior A Auckland Secondary Schools title for 2020. Along with the Senior Girls team, they had both qualified for the tier one NZ Secondary Schools Championships which were scheduled for Wellington in April during the second week of the holidays.

Tennis: Our Senior Girls and Senior Boys’ Tennis teams were undefeated also, both winning their Auckland Secondary Schools A2 Championship titles. The Senior Mixed Tennis team had qualified for the tier one NZ Secondary Schools Championships to be held in Christchurch during Summer Tournament Week starting 28 March and we were also sending a Senior Boys team to the division two championships, also in Christchurch, as well.

Cricket: Our Colts Cricket team were undefeated too, and clearly won the division of their competition. The boys have had a great season training with intent and developing their skills throughout the term. The 1st XI were unbeaten in the second round of their competition as well.

Izzy Gaze in Year 12 has had an exceptional Cricket season in 2020. She has played for the senior women’s Takapuna Cricket side in the local club competition as well as for the top Auckland women’s Izzy Gaze. representative team, the Auckland

Girls’ relay race action at Senior School House Sports Day.

Hearts. Izzy was the youngest contracted cricket player in the Auckland team. At the recent Auckland Cricket Association’s annual awards held online in April, Izzy won the following: ● McKenzie Cup Most Improved Premier Grade Player (Women’s) ● Tish Rewiti Cup Most Promising Player (Women’s) Izzy also captained the Auckland U19 team, and in the Auckland Premier Women’s club competition scored her maiden century (121), was the second-highest run scorer and secured the most stumpings (8). She has also attended two U19 NZ Cricket training camps at Lincoln.

Athletics & swimming: The school-wide Swimming Sports and Senior School House Sports Day were completed in Term 1 and our students also represented Kristin at both these events as part of the North Harbour School Championships. We are delighted to report that two of our students won their events: Worren Li in the Senior Boys’ Triple Jump and Finn Burridge in the Intermediate Boys’ Javelin. 10 students qualified to compete at the Auckland Secondary Schools Championships. In Swimming, Belle Li and Rebecca Wilkins gained top-three placings in their events.

Rowing: Hats off to Ruby Horwood, Emma Hoseason and Zoe Ries for competing in the Auckland Schools Head of Harbour Rowing regatta and the North Island Secondary Schools Championships. They collected medals as a novice double scull crew representing Kristin. Their training was part of the North Shore Rowing programme which starts at Year 10.

Yachting: Hermione Aris (Year 10) finished the 2019-2020 yachting season as the number one ranked female Optimist sailor. Hermione would have been heading overseas to compete at international regattas representing New Zealand were it not for COVID-19.

Kristin Student Connects Socially Disconnected Elderly Citizens My grandpa is at a rest home in South Korea and my grandma lives alone in Christchurch. Over the lockdown period, they shared with me the widespread loneliness and social disconnection that exists for Evy Hwangbo. our senior citizens.

Especially during times like this, it is difficult for the elderly to stay connected, which encourages negative mental and emotional states to be cultivated. These conversations inspired me to establish the non-profit/initiative Genafriend to combat this issue, and connect our incredible elderly New Zealanders and high-school students via video/ phone calls.

Here are some quotes from our Genafriend student volunteers after their first call: “She’s awesome, I loved talking to her! Went away with a huge smile on my face, she was just so lovely, and I can’t wait to get to know her more!”

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“Honestly, I was quite nervous at first but we clicked instantly. He told me about the incredible life he lived, and we laughed about how the world has changed. He is one intelligent man - I’m excited to call him every week and make a new friend!”

I believe that there is a huge opportunity here. Students gain wisdom, learn new communication skills, and find joy in getting to know an awe-inspiring person. Senior citizens find a new source of brightness in their lives. We are thrilled to be reaching New Zealanders across generations to create meaningful, mutually beneficial friendships.

Evy Hwangbo, Year 12

Christine Li selected for International Young Physicists’ Tournament The Kristin team of Hee Seo Kim, Edmund Lu and Christine Li had qualified for the national final of the NZ Young Physicists’ Tournament in March. Unfortunately, the final was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the Kristin team was invited to individually prepare a solution to a new open-ended problem to try out for selection for the national squad.

As New Zealand entered lockdown, the students had just over a week to research, experiment and develop their solution. Edmund and Hee Seo took on a problem involving how spin affects the distance travelled and trajectory by a playing card, whereas Christine decided to investigate the challenging chaotic motion involving balls on a string problem: “Put a string through a ball with a hole in it such that the ball can move freely along the string.

Attach another ball to one end of the string. When you move the free end periodically, you can observe complex movements of the two balls. Investigate the phenomenon.”

Each of the students recorded a 12-minute presentation of their solution for judging. Christine’s presentation was particularly impressive for the experimental work she completed with limited resources and in lockdown conditions, and for how she utilised

Lagrangian mechanics to model the phenomenon. After an intense Zoom interview with the judges to further test her mettle, she was selected for the team of five students to represent New Zealand in the International Young Physicists' Tournament (IYPT).

A thrilled Christine joins students from Onslow College, Kings College, Auckland Grammar School and Saint Kentigern College.

The international final was planned Christine Li. to be held in Romania in July but has sadly been cancelled due to COVID-19. At the time of writing, a virtual tournament is being planned with national teams in other countries, so students will have opportunity to compete, share and further their physics research and understanding with the world.

Congratulations Christine and all the best for the international competition!

Matthew Campbell, Head of Science Faculty

Virtual Adventures in Kristin Junior School

When my children were little they used to watch The Magic School Bus and be totally absorbed in the wonderful adventures that Ms. Frizzle was able to take her Junior School Principal Jayne de la classes on. As a Haye enjoying the virtual farm tour. teacher, it was always a dream to be able to do the same for my classes and finally my time came!

The recent stronger focus on online learning platforms has enabled us to take the students to places we would never have been able to get them to, and give them real-time experiences in places that they might never have seen before.

The Year 3 Team have had a backstage pass to the TVNZ studios where Andrew Saville took the whole year group on a tour, showing them amazing sets and equipment, not to mention some hilarious commentary that was appreciated by us all. We have also been to Putaruru to see a working dairy farm and this was a once in a lifetime experience for so many of the students. They rode on the quad bike, saw Farmer Kevin squeeze milk from a cow straight into a glass and drink it, and had a close look at the workings of a milking shed.

On each of our trips we had over 80 children, something that would be impossible to do on a normal school day, and as a team we see these adventures forming a large part of our curriculum as we move forward. This is only the beginning and we have plenty more amazing adventures to go on!

Alex Powell, Year 3 Dean

Hands-on Learning in Kristin Kindergarten As teachers of four and five year-olds we know how important it is to provide children with hands-on experiences that ignite the passion of learning through investigation and real life experiences.

During the school holidays we developed an experience for the children in our 'Fantail' class to make their own pop up shop, research how much an item should cost, label the items with prices and sell them to their families using the laminated Numicon math resources the Kindergarten teachers had pre-prepared for each student. The children set off with their Numicon in hand and got to work selling every bit of food that they could find to their parents.

It was wonderful to see the children developing their oral language, their one to one counting and number recognition, but most of all it was fantastic to see the children making learning fun and engaging for all of their family.

Leila Guillard, Kristin Kindergarten Manager

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EDUCATION: WESTLAKE BOYS

Mothers and sons breakfasting together in lockdown.

Mother Son Breakfast - lockdown style This year our popular Mother Son Breakfast could not proceed due to lockdown, but if we have learned anything during this pandemic, it is that there is always another way of doing something. With that in mind, and knowing that our guest speaker, boxing Olympian and mindset and performance coach, Alexis Pritchard had a valuable story, we wanted our boys to hear, we decided to think outside the box and encouraged mums and sons to enjoy a special lockdown breakfast watching Alexis’ pre-recorded Zoom interview with Deputy Principal Andrew McBride.

Alexis’ candid and sometimes poignant interview provided an insight into what is necessary to cope in the world of professional sport and the guiding principles that are crucial to how she has lived her life, both in and out of the ring. She spoke about the importance of failure, because without it we can’t grow and move forward; to not be afraid to find support from mentors during tough times; to acknowledge that you are good enough, and to navigate your life with courage and joy as you confront challenges. Alexis also highlighted that character is something we build through adversity

Nathan and Marketing and Events Manager, Peter Green.

Gateway Success

A group of motivated Year 13 students completed Gateway placements during term one and gained valuable experience in many different fields of work.

Gateway is a subject offered at Westlake Boys High School that provides students with an insight into jobs in real workplaces and helps them to decide what they might like to do. Students are encouraged to investigate careers that interest them and are given time to experience working in a structured environment where they can develop vital skills in their chosen industry.

One of our hardworking Year 13 students, Nathan Murray, completed a marketing placement with Business North Harbour.

Nathan worked every Wednesday for the duration of his placement demonstrating his can-do attitude while learning about the activities

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Alexis at the 2012 London Olympic Games.

and that it is key for us to be adaptable, but most importantly, to not be your own bully because that is never productive, so turn it round and become your biggest cheerleader. Alexis’ story was inspiring and her message to be compassionate towards yourself, especially when things don’t go as planned, is sound advice we can all use in our lives. To learn more about Alexis and her journey you can find her at www.rebuildwithlex.co.nz

Dan and the Milford Auto Electrical team.

required of day to day business. Business North Harbour was delighted with Nathan’s work ethic while he worked on an important project that involved adapting events to the changing COVID-19 issue, developing strategies for businesses to connect, and communicating and collaborating under the stress of the pandemic in New Zealand.

Year 13 student, Dan Smith, also demonstrated his impressive work ethic during his work placement. Dan worked at Milford Auto Electrical where he was exposed to the full scope of what an auto electrician does. He enjoyed the opportunity of being able to learn outside the classroom and enthusiastically approached each task that he was assigned. Dan said: “the day goes really fast compared to being at school and I can’t wait to pursue a career like this!”

Thursday July 30th 6pm

Westlake Boys High School

Information Evening Join us for a tour of the school and find out more about the different opportunities available for your son.

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EDUCATION: TAKAPUNA GRAMMAR

Former pupil Emily Fan to interview Helen Clarke online Emily Fan graduated from TGS Class of 2017 and has recently finishedt her second year at Harvard University. She is currently preparing to co-host a virtual fireside conversation with Helen Clark on Saturday the 30th May at 10:30AM NZT. We would like to support Emily in her ongoing tertiary studies and thought this might be something of interest to the wider TGS community as there is also an open Q & A section at the end.

The event details are here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1071717933228116?active_ tab=about and the RSVP for Zoom link is at https://bit.ly/2yqXNcg Well done Emily on continuing to aim big, chase your dreams and career aspirations. To learn more about Emily's achievements to date, click here for a an article published here in the Channel Magazine - https://takapuna.school.nz/notices/emilyfan/

Students create ‘Returning from Lockdown’ video for fellow students Towards the end of L3 lockdown, two of our talented video producers within the senior school were asked by the prefect group to create a positive message about returning to school and getting back into learning mode while still adjusting to all the changes that were going to be in place in L2.

This is what Joseph Kernohan and Dominic Perkins produced from home with input from various students…www.facebook.com/TheTakapunaGrapevine/ videos/1222062694852401/

Diversity shines through with positive safety message

Takapuna Grammar School prides itself on its multicultural diversity among our students and this video shows that if we all share the same message, no matter where we are from and what our native language is, we will all get through this together... https://www.facebook.com/TheTakapunaGrapevine/videos/3037089386350234/ UzpfSTI5MDA3NTI1MTkzNjQ0Nzo1NTEyNDQ5NTU4MTk0NzQ/

TGS Students featured in Auckland Philharmonia Virtual Orchestra!

TGS saxophonist, Sean Brownlow (and his mum), Violinist Mira Menon and Performing Arts teacher Mr Dil on Bass Clarinet, play Radetsky March by J. Strauss Sr. with the Auckland Philharmonia Virtual Orchestra - and it sounds great. www.facebook.com/aporchestra/videos/267108234435643/ UzpfSTE2NjI5NDkzMzM3MjAyMDY6MzYxNzc0NjA4ODI0MDUxMQ/

TGS Basketball ready to play ball!

Takapuna Grammar School recently opened three new outdoor basketball courts on the school grounds. After upgrades to the main block ended, the space was returned by the construction company allowing the facility upgrade to go ahead.

The decision was made to convert these spaces into basketball courts due to both the growing nature of the sport in the region as well as the need to provide more outdoor play spaces for our students. In addition to being able to be used during the day, the courts have already seen use by over 70 basketball academy students to date. https://youtu.be/1IiNlTOuzZw

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Returning from lockdown.

SHORE JUNCTION: NEWS UPDATE

By Sonia Thursby, CEO, Shore Junction

Shore Junction Sonia Thursby

– The Build Continues

Through the recent developments of COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown, things looked to be on hold for Shore Junction, with the building project being put on hiatus due to the effects of Level 4 lockdown. Just as the cleaners were going in and we had started to acquire furniture, the signs went up “Do Not Enter”. With those three words our Grand Opening went on hold, our ANZAC commemoration went on hold, our ladies' lunch went on hold and our builders, along with the rest of us went into lockdown Then with the transition into Level 3, the builders were back on site, all be it restricted and following strict guidelines, movement could be seen. With this, it has given us hope that the build will be done and dusted soon, with open doors and the ability to help our young people living on the North Shore.

The only caveat: When? There is still a lot of uncertainty about how we proceed and when will people be able to gather, what measures do we take to ensure the safety of everyone involved?

Do we continue as per usual and deal with developments and situations as they come to light? All these questions seem to plague this us right now. Who could have known?

As with all things of uncertainty, especially in times like these, hope is one of the most valued commodities and drivers that can be given or received. It is with hope that we will have this build ready for our young people when this whole crisis comes to an end.

But what we do know is that Shore Junction will be more vital than before COVID-19, to support the re-engagement of young people, to provide opportunities to build skills and confidence, to work with local business to encourage the mentoring and possible employment of young people.

A place to study, to catch up, to call their own. Some of the needs of the young people will be the same, some different after the experiences of COVID-19, Shore Junction will be there waiting to embrace young people and meet their very unique needs.

As with all things of uncertainty, especially in times like these, hope is one of the most valued commodities and drivers that can be given or received. It is with hope that we will have this build ready for our young people when this whole crisis comes to an end. It is with hope that this building will see its doors open wide and its facilities used to make dreams come true. It is with hope, that through these testing times, Shore Junction will just be one of many safe havens for our young people to come to learn, connect, play, discover, and thrive. www.shorejunction.nz

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.

From adversity we can thrive!

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.

Inspirational Speaker Book Cam and inspire new levels of awesomeness with your team.

Contact Cam 02111 26 598

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YES DISABILITY SUPPORT CENTRE: NEWS

WILSON HOME TRUST: NEWS

Staying Connected Through New Pathways YES has seen quite a huge change in the way it works, even before the beginnings of the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Alert Level 4 lockdown.

Through these operational changes, we have gone from strength to strength; collaborating with local and central government, ministries, disability sector organisations, and the wider disability community to deliver exceptional information and service while providing connectedness and support wherever we can.

We decided to move into the youth space of disability support, with focus on leadership, personal and professional upskilling, and transitional service delivery; and all of this happened before the pandemic. From the moment lockdown was announced, we had already implemented strategies and contingencies that allowed us to continue to support our disabled youth, even while working from home.

These changes to the way we work have allowed us to be on the bleeding edge of innovation in finding new pathways and solutions to old problems, especially for the youth of our sector. There has been much to learn during this transitional process, with new ways of working and connecting with our young people popping up and evolving every with minute that passes. In saying this, our codesign, co-delivery and co-facilitation model on working with youth with disabilities has given us a solid platform from which to adapt quickly to the developing situation and all that it entails.

Our young people of the I-Lead team are innovative, (you only have to check out our social media), they are connected and they have built a network like a spider’s web, strong and far reaching. It is not easy times for young people with disabilities who have been in lockdown longer than their non-disabled friends, who know when they can go back to school or work, but they are tenacious and supporting of each other, and we at YES are here holding the space for them to find a way through and find a way to stay connected.

Even with all these changes and the ever-changing situation of COVID-19 and the world, we are still looking to find ways of staying safe, connected and healthy (both mentally and physically), broadcasting this message to all our online platforms and networks.

With all of this we make one thing clear: YES is still here, we are still open, and we are ready to support whenever, wherever, however you need it. www.yesdisability.org.nz

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Supporting Beneficiary Families During COVID-19 The Wilson Home Trust team are now back on site after spending the last couple of months working remotely. During this time many of our beneficiary families reached out to us for help as a result of Covid 19, we also contacted many directly. As a result, the level of support we provided by way of emergency financial grants increased by 150% in April alone.

Many families merged households during lockdown and continue to do so now, resulting in the costs of electricity, food, medication, and other necessities increasing, while jobs have already been lost. Many worked for businesses who were not able to or chose not to apply for the wage subsidy.

With winter approaching, we are expecting a greater demand for our support over the coming months and are greatly appreciative of those groups and individuals who have made donations to the Trust over the past few months. We would also like to thank the Devonport Knitters for the blankets recently donated to us. Most of these have already been sent out to families in need.

Trying to make contact with some of the organisations who do provide support has been challenging and time consuming, so the team at the Trust have been filling some of these gaps temporarily‌ We do encourage families with a physically disabled child or young adult under the age of 22, who live in the upper North Island and may need support to contact us via phone, text or email. We can respond and provide support within two working days.

To contact the Trust team, you can phone 09 488 0126 if in Auckland or 0800 948 787 from outside of Auckland, or email info@wilsonhometrust.org.nz.

COUNCIL TALK

With Councillor Richard Hills, North Shore representative on Auckland Council.

Congrats Aotearoa

Richard Hills

I never imagined we’d smash this virus so quick and be where we are now. 11 weeks ago PM Jacinda Ardern announced lockdown, saving thousands of lives and arguably changing our lives forever too.

Our bubbles were created, we all stayed home and gave up normal life to save lives. We lined up for the supermarket, video called for work if we could, chatted to friends and whānau more, walked around our neighbourhoods, waved to strangers and baked and cooked more than ever before.

We tuned in to Jacinda and Dr Bloomfield at 1pm, fearing the worst at the beginning, then celebrated the positive milestones together and binge watched shows at night.

For many, the lockdown also meant losing your job and for even more, it meant losing your income. Giving up passions and missing our favourite people. Anxiety and isolation hit all of us in different ways. 22 families unfortunately lost loved ones, a harsh reminder of how serious COVID-19 is.

We still see it cause thousands of deaths overseas every day.

3,400 deaths and 110,000 new cases in the last 24 hours. Our thoughts are with everyone overseas finding it tough and finding their way through. Thanks to everyone for doing their bit, especially our essential workers, who put themselves at risk to keep us all well.

We all now need to recover together. Let’s support local businesses, buy local products, food and services and help local workers.

Go out when you can, if you can afford to get work or renovations done on the house or take some holidays around the country you should do that now or soon. It will keep the economy moving and save and create jobs.

Head to your local restaurants, cafes or bars. Maybe stay in a hotel or visit some local attractions like the Zoo, Art Gallery or Museum.

Soon local musicians, comedians, artists and sports stars will need us to go see them perform and play. Do that if you can, try something new and check out things you’ve always wanted to but never have. Theatres, stadiums and arenas need us, they employ lots of people too.

If you’ve worked from home and want to go back to work, do that. If you’ve loved the extra time and money you’ve saved from not heading into work then I hope you can work out a way to continue that. I hope employers are open to people having more time at home or with their families, especially if your work is still as productive from home.

It is also is great for the environment to prevent all those unneeded trips. Donate to your favourite charities and volunteer in your community, a lot of them will be doing it tough and need our support.

We’ve got this. I think we actually have it better than any of us expected. It’s still going to be hard but we can help make it easier.

Let’s cross our fingers for a vaccine and the scientists to do their thing so we can invite the world back soon and we can visit them too.

But for now we’re a bubble of 5 million and I feel pretty lucky to be part of it.

Feel free to continue to contact me about local issues on Richard.hills@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

FLAGS & FABRIC!

At Benefitz we design and produce just about anything that assists communication. Business Cards, Magazines, Signage, Websites, Books, Brochures, Posters, Banners and lots lots more!

Over the past 18 months we’ve made a massive investment in fabric – and we love it! With our state-of-the-art machinery we produce lots and lots of flags and many other items with vibrant printed fabric – like exhibition items, display stands, media walls etc. etc.

Talk to Aidan Bennett (021500997) or email: aidan@benefitz.co.nz

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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 and trust disputes. An important part of Tammy’s practice is 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.

New Trusts Act applies from January 2021 The new Trusts Act 2019 was passed in July last year, but doesn’t come into force until the end of January 2021. This is the most major change to trust law since the passing of the Trustee Act in 1956. However, many would describe the new Act as being evolution, rather than revolution. One of the premises of the new Act is to make trust law more accessible and easier to understand and in many instances it is codifying current case law rather than introducing new concepts.

One of the most interesting parts to the new Act is the requirement to provide certain information to beneficiaries. The new law is a combination of existing case law and new requirements on trustees. It also follows the growing trend of giving more power to those perceived to have less power. In the same way that the law has moved to protect the perceived weaker party in landlord/tenant relationships and employer/employee relationships, the new Trust Act goes some way to giving greater power to beneficiaries. The reason for the new law is that the beneficiaries are really the only ones that can hold trustees to account, and they can only do that if they are entitled to certain information regarding the trust.

From the end of January 2021, there will be a presumption that trustees will provide all beneficiaries over the age of 18 with “basic trust information” – being the fact that the person is a beneficiary, who the trustees are as well their contact details and a copy of the trust deed or other terms of the trust and any variations. The beneficiaries are also entitled to know that they are able to receive other “trust information” if they request it.

The reason for the new law is that the beneficiaries are really the only ones that can hold trustees to account…

Other “trust information” is defined as being the kind of information that the beneficiaries will need to enable the trust to be enforced. This kind of information includes things like financial statements for the trust and may extend to valuations of trust property, legal and taxation opinions sought by the trustees and resolutions of the trustees. It does not extend to the trustees’ reasons for their actions.

This of course may be a problem in many trusts where it was never intended that the beneficiaries even know that they are beneficiaries. It may also be that there is a very wide class of beneficiaries and it was never intended that the people named

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would ever actually benefit. This is often the case with pre-2002 trust deeds where there are wide classes of beneficiaries which often extend to the spouses and de facto partners of beneficiaries.

The trustees are however, allowed to take into account certain factors when determining whether they should give the information to the beneficiaries. These factors include: • The nature of the interest held by the beneficiaries and the likelihood of the beneficiary receiving a future distribution; • Whether the information sought is subject to confidentiality; • The intentions of the settlor at the time of the establishment of the trust as to whether beneficiaries would be given information; • The age and circumstances of all of the beneficiaries of the trust; • The effect of giving the information on the trustees, the beneficiaries, third parties and family relationships; and • The practicality of giving such information.

In essence, this still leaves the law relating to provision of information to beneficiaries, grey and as with many areas of the law, dependent on the facts and interpretation.

So, what can you do with your trust in the meantime? As the law doesn’t come into force until January 2021, there is still time to review your trust and make sure that you are comfortable with how it fits with the new law. The first thing to do is to read and understand the terms of the deed, and in particular know who the beneficiaries of the trust are. If the class includes people who you never intended to benefit, can they be removed as beneficiaries?

Review the terms of the trust deed. Is there anything mentioned regarding the settlor’s intentions as to what information can be provided to beneficiaries, and if not, is there the ability to vary the deed to include something in the deed.

Check the memorandum of guidance for the trust. This is the document that tells the trustees what the settlors want to happen with the trust assets both now and in the future (akin to a will for the trust). This may need to be updated so that you can be very specific as to what the trust was established for and what kind of information, if any you envisaged the beneficiaries being able to access.

Check the trustee resolutions to make sure you are simply recording your decisions, not the reasons for making those decisions.

Trusts are not static entities – times are a changing in more ways than one at the moment, and there is still time to ensure that your trust is fit for the new Act. Tammy McLeod 09 915 4386 tammy@dhlawyers.co.nz www.dhlawyers.co.nz

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ACCOUNTANCY WITH BELLINGHAM WALLACE

Accountancy with Mike Atkinson of Bellingham Wallace.

Rebuilding Your Business The road back to prosperity can be a long trip filled with new challenges along the way. To ensure you are well placed throughout this journey, you will need to plan, prioritise and be prepared to adapt to whatever the future holds.

For many businesses, the shift to COVID-19 Level 2 was their first opportunity to start operating “normally” again.

As different businesses are reopening at varying times and different speeds, these external forces will truly test all the planning done during lockdown and will impact your ability to build momentum back again in your organisation. The success for your plan is how well you manage and prioritise your efforts.

These priorities will stem from deciding: • Which clients you should focus on first. Keeping your major and good paying clients happy will be vital as this will help generate timely cash flow to enable your business to continue to survive.

• The product/service mix we want to focus on now vs in a month’s time. Pushing higher margin products/services to the right clients will provide greater short-term gains to our business than lower margin products/services. This may include reviewing your current pricing strategy and adapting it to suit any opportunities which present themselves. The aim is to price smartly and preserve your gross margin and grow your gross profit during this period.

• How we optimise the marketing mix. Digital channels can be a great ally if used appropriately to reach your target market.

Winning the battle of the brand is going to be essential.

• How we make the most out of our staff during these tough and uncertain times. Staff tends to be one of an organisation’s major expenses. Staff should be kept motivated and happy to ensure their efforts are positively contributing to the organisation’s success.

• How robust and dependable is your supply chain. Most businesses rely on their suppliers providing the right product/ service at the right time to enable them to do what they do best - service their own clients. There may be a need to revisit supplier relationships and diversify your reliance on certain suppliers if there is cause for concern.

To put the above priorities into practice, you will need a clear and considered plan in place before executing it. This plan will need to be tailored to your current operating environment and take into account your organisation’s objectives and capabilities. Remember, a good plan executed perfectly is better than a perfect plan executed poorly. With this in mind, a good plan would tend to have the following traits: • Simple and straightforward • Clear about your measures of success and what you are trying to achieve • Measurable to enable a focussed and motivated approach

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• Focused on hitting the high return targets that will give you a high return for the investment of your time, effort, and resources • Transparent and holds people accountable for their actions • Clear on the result, know the reasons for the result, and be clear and specific on how you will respond and what action you will take next

This plan will need to be tailored to your current operating environment and take into account your organisation’s objectives and capabilities.

Remember, a good plan executed perfectly is better than a perfect plan executed poorly.

Once you have drafted your plan, do not be afraid to test it, conduct ‘what if’ analysis, and seek advice from your trusted advisor. Your trusted advisory will be a good sounding board as there are many interrelated issues to consider. These steps will help you create a robust plan which you can implement with greater certainty and confidence. A word of warning more businesses fail coming out of recessionary times than going into them. Be ever vigilant over the next 3-6 months as the fight is just beginning.

Written by Mike Atkinson, Director, and Kelvin Sam, Associate.

Phone: 09 309 7851 Visit: www.bellinghamwallace.co.nz

LEGALLY SPEAKING: SCHNAUER AND CO

BUSINESS SALES WITH LESTER DE VERE

Lester de Vere

Lester de Vere is probably the Shore’s leading Business Broker. Born and bred on the Shore he represents ABC Business Sales in his home patch. He spent many years in business himself before taking on the role at ABC – which he just loves. His passion for 'helping vendors transition through the sale process and creating a winwin for both seller and purchaser' has resulted in him being ABC’s No.1 Auckland Sales Person in 2018 and being named ABC’s Trusted Advisor of the Year 2018.

ABC Business Sales was awarded Business Sales Agency of the Year 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 by REINZ.

Future Maintainable Earnings “Interesting times” is most probably a catch phrase many are sick of hearing and in the business broking world the degrees of opportunity are now many and varied, but our common catchphrase is Future Maintainable Earnings.

It’s now the end of May whilst writing this piece and I say that as forecasts change almost on a daily basis.

We had the fortune in having the Chief Economist of a leading trading bank giving us his view of the economy and New Zealand’s current situation as he saw it, quite an interesting an insightful discussion.

In his view, forecasts in this New World we live in are all theory until they unravel a day at a time, the suggestion being to focus not on the global numbers that affect us nationally as such in “general terms”, but more on the story that is relevant to each specific business opportunity.

Its early days, but it’s all about Future Maintainable Earnings; if the business has the ability to trade in this COVID environment, within reason, it should be able to achieve what it has in previous financial years.

He believes the economy will contract between 15 to 25% over the second quarter, the potential for this to be greater has been countered by the Government and Central Bank's ability to act swiftly in applying the right degree of assistance with the initial financial packages released.

What are we seeing at the coalface? It's early days, but it’s all about Future Maintainable Earnings; if the business has the ability to trade in this COVID environment, within reason, it should be able to achieve what it has in previous financial years. This is especially true of businesses that operate on a recurring revenue model.

I am meeting vendors who were interested in selling prior to lockdown, realising that the environment has changed but who still have a desire to move their businesses on. This includes assisting with long-term planning for a sale in a couple of years.

I am also meeting buyers who were interested in buying prior to lockdown, realising that the environment has changed and who are now needing to take a mid to long term approach of any opportunity in order to make a purchasing decision.

As the Chief Economist said, it’s all about the specific story around each business.

I’d love to hear your story!

Cheers for now, Lester.

Contact: Lester de Vere 0274 599 773 or email: Lesterd@abcbusiness.co.nz or visit: www.abcbusiness.co.nz

Legally Speaking with Artem Piatine, Law Clerk Schnauer & Co.

Does my small to medium sized business require a privacy policy?

Artem Piatine

Susan operates a curtain business with fewer than 19 employees.

The business is a small/medium sized enterprise (SME). Susan has been the director and sole shareholder of the business for 25 years.

Over this time, the databases of the business have accumulated hundreds of customer emails which are stored in an Excel spreadsheet and are used to address the quarterly newsletter.

Should Susan’s business have a privacy policy in regard to this storage of personal information? Yes, but why?

The Privacy Act 1993 controls how agencies, which include SMEs and social clubs, collect, use, disclose, store, and give access to personal information. The new Privacy Act 2020 is set to replace its predecessor 1993 Act on 1 November 2020.

According to Privacy Commissioner John Edwards, the most notable change to the new Act will be the introduction of a requirement to report serious privacy breaches. If there is a breach that has caused serious harm or poses a risk of causing someone serious harm, it must be reported to the Privacy Commissioner’s office and to any affected individuals.

A privacy breach requires an action inconsistent with one of the twelve privacy principles. Mainly, these principles regulate how an agency collects personal information, its storage and security, and its retention.

Currently, reporting privacy breaches is not required.

This change to the Act is in-line with the approaches taken by both Australia and Canada. An objective statutory test for determining and reporting harm will likely provide the New Zealand privacy law landscape with more certainty and consistency in resolving breaches of the Act, particularly in light of the country’s rapid technological evolution. Notably, SMEs becoming more technologically inclined.

As the commencement date of the new Act will soon be upon us, this may be a good opportunity for agencies to review and update their existing policies and procedures to prevent, mitigate, and report breaches, while ensuring compliance with the law.

The commercial team at Schnauer & Co Lawyers are here to support you throughout this process.

Some quick tips for Susan 1. Ensure that the privacy policy clearly sets out what the personal information is collected and used for. The privacy policy should state that it retains customer emails in order to address the quarterly newsletter. It is a contravention of the Act to use the information for any other purpose, with some exceptions.

2. Another possible addition to the privacy policy can include the business’ step-by-step approach to prevent and resolve a breach. This will reassure customers that their personal information is being taken seriously and that there are appropriate safeguard in place to protect it. Here, a private Excel spreadsheet may be considered a reasonable safeguard to protect the emails. However, if the business were to also retain payment details and addresses, the risk of identity theft in the situation of a breach increases and further safeguards may be appropriate.

3. The Act also requires Susan’s business to have at least one privacy officer. This can be an existing employee. Their information should be provided along with the privacy policy in order to deal with complaints and queries. Having a privacy officer also encourages internal compliance with the privacy principles and holds the business accountable to itself.

Please be aware that these are general guidance points and do not constitute legal advice.

If you have any questions in regard to updating your company’s privacy policy, or creating a new one, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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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.

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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.

Visit: www.mylifestorybook.co.nz Or contact Aidan Bennett. Phone 021-500-997 or email: aidan@benefitz.co.nz

“I am passionate about helping people tell their stories, so we will make the process very easy for you - promise.”

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BENEFITZ NEWS

Benefitz Head Printer Leighton Hill, Book Production Specialist Kent Bowyer-Sidwell and Managing Director Aidan Bennett beside the Komori press as it was printing Nadia Lim’s Comfort Kitchen cookbook in early June.

Benefitz prints Nadia Lim’s latest cookbook While business has proven to be a challenge over the past few months there was a ray of sunshine when leading New Zealand foodie Nadia Lim turned to the Benefitz team to print her latest book that resulted from her hugely popular TV series that was on during level four lockdown.

"We are thrilled to be printing Nadia Lim’s Comfort Kitchen cookbook right here on the sunny North Shore,” said Benefitz Managing Director Aidan Bennett as the first of the copies were rolling off the press. “The neat thing is that 100% of the profits of this book are going to charity.”

The limited edition 120-page full colour cookbook contains all the recipes from the Nadia’s 'Comfort Kitchen' TV series.

Many people had asked Nadia for a printed book so they can keep these recipes forever. Nadia responded with a fantastic gesture – with 100% of the profits (every single cent!) going to Women's Refuge New Zealand and Youthline, two charities who’ve seen a huge spike in demand during the Covid-19 pandemic.

As we started printing the book had raised close to $300,000 for charity which is fantastic… In these uncertain times it was great to have such a wonderful project for all our team to get excited about.

This was a one-off print run – so orders were only be taken until Friday 12th June 2020. All orders were then printed, packed and distributed by Benefitz.

“As we started printing the book had raised close to $300,000 for charity which is fantastic,” added Aidan Bennett. “In these uncertain times it was great to have such a wonderful project for all our team to get excited about. We are hugely proud to be involved and be able to deliver so quickly for Nadia. Her Comfort Kitchen series was so popular, I haven’t met too many people who haven’t watched it.”

Visit: www.benefitz.co.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

The Bellbird, or Korimako, live naturally in coastal areas such as ours.

One stunning bird that has been sighted very close to Takapuna in recent times is the Kākā. ©AndreaEL Photography

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…

Fiona Martin.

eggs). Nesting 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 One stunning bird that has been sighted very close to Takapuna your own: https://kidspot.co.nz/activities/make-cat-collar-savein recent times is the kākā. This bird is nationally at risk because birds/. Keep cats inside at night and feed them well, Microchip and 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. de-sex your cat.

At this point they are particularly vulnerable to predation. Kākā have another characteristic that makes them easy prey; Kākā nest deep Thank you for your valuable support in protecting our native in hollow trees, where there is no escape if they are cornered by wildlife. Visit: www.takapunatrust.org.nz or Facebook: predators such as stoats, rats and possums (which eat chicks and North Shore Birdsong Project

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COLLIERS NORTH SHORE YOUR SALES & LEASING TEAM JIMMY O’BRIEN

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It’s back to business as usual here at Colliers International North Shore.

However, throughout lockdown we have still been transacting business with strong activity in the development sector, with the sale of a 1.2ha industrial block in Highgate to a large owner occupier.

There is without doubt a great deal of activity for both our sales and leasing brokers. Last week the North Shore team sold 7-9 Cowley Place in Albany, a tenanted industrial investment, 449 Lake Road, Takapuna a retail building with Noel Leeming as a tenant and 50 Centreway Road, Orewa, the Auckland Council Service Centre for Panuku.

Both commercial and Industrial leasing activity has also been strong. We subleased 936m² at 220B Bush Road, North Harbour and a large industrial warehouse and yard in Parkway Drive to a South Island company expanding their business to the North Shore.

We would like to reach out to all our existing clients, landlords and tenants as we know it has been a tough few months for so many. Please contact any of our North Shore Team for a catch-up, a market update or to discuss any property related requirements/challenges you have. These difficult times are often an opportunity for owner occupiers to unlock capital in their buildings and reinvest into their businesses. We would be happy to show you the best way to maximise returns for this process.

We also have a number of Colliers Research Reports across all property sectors with up to date information available, so feel free to drop into our office at Level 1, 129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna.

Keep yourself and your families safe.

Warmest regards.

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Contact the Sole Agents for a private viewing Matt Prentice 021 464 904 or Janet Marshall 021 684 775.

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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.”

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, Brendon Kelly.

Kelly and Cotter have endured criticism from club members who think they know better.

He took to 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 “It can get a bit depressing at times,” Kelly says. As a result, weed from the South Island. Browns Bay has already done so, and Cotter has learned to develop a thick skin and has no qualms about the excellent quality of its greens leads Kelly to suggest others having a dual role. Some of his colleagues, though, like Hamish should follow its example, despite previous concerns about Russell, who looks after the Takapuna, Mairangi Bay and Milford Maniototo’s unsuitability for the northern climate. greens, have deliberately avoided becoming active players for fear “I’ve actually found it to have less disease than Starweed,” of having to endure negative comment. he says.

Kelly, 48, did a greenkeeping apprenticeship at the Waitemata Golf club, having previously played golf with a handicap of seven. www.bowlsnorthharbour.com

Both Kelly and Russell have won praise for their success in restoring what had been troublesome greens…

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FROM THE CHAIR: AIDAN BENNETT

COVID-19 creates a $500m-plus problem for Auckland Council

By Aidan Bennett, Chairperson, Devonport-Takapuna Local Board COVID-19 is a massive problem that is having an impact on virtually all New Zealanders. I am obviously in business and it has affected us hugely and as the Chair of the DevonportTakapuna Local Board I fully understand the impact it has had on Auckland Council. All forms of income are well down and it is well documented that the resulting financial hole for Auckland Council will be over $500m.

I have been hugely impressed with the way Auckland Council has handled this problem, from the local board perspective. There has been very strong communication with all 21 local board chairs from throughout Auckland. Over the past 6-8 weeks those 21 chairs have been included in weekly discussions with the mayor, councillors and key admin and financial staff as they have sought to develop the emergency budget. This process has been well led by councillor Desley Simpson. These have been online meetings involving up to 6070 people with all board chairs provided with the opportunity to contribute on behalf of their local board and community.

Each local board has also provided formal resolutions for consideration by the Emergency Committee when they have been formulating the Emergency Budget that is now out for consultation with the community.

Aidan Bennett.

COVID-19 is a once in 100 year problem that slammed into us all without warning. It is going to affect us all enormously, and Auckland Council is no different.

This has obviously come at a time when Auckland Council was in the middle of an ambitious capital programme, meaning the impact will be more severe. The council has a very good credit rating and has been working to stay within a debt ceiling of 270%. This provides favourable interest rates. For the layperson this means for every $100 of revenue Auckland Council is borrowing $270 to fund the city. By adopting the 3.5% rate increase option in this draft Emergency Budget and carrying out the related actions this debt goes out to 290% for 12 months, then returns to 270%. So it is manageable.

It will be very easy to play the blame game with this problem, but I don't believe that is fair. COVID-19 is a once in 100 year problem that slammed into us all without warning. It is going to affect us all enormously, and Auckland Council is no different.

In terms of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area this will also affect us hugely in terms of funding. Funding for capital projects such as Lake Road and funding for operational expenses, services and funds for community initiatives. All indications to me have been that capital projects will be paused or deferred, not canned completely.

As a board we are focussed on continuing to support entities in the community that will play important roles in the

recovery process. This will include working closely with community groups and business organisations. But there is no doubt that the net result of this COVID-19 problem is there will be less money in the pot. That fact is unavoidable.

My hope is the community understands this predicament and supports their council so together we can overcome this problem and in the process build a stronger community.

Make sure you you have your say on the Emergency Budget of Auckland Council. It’s out for consultation now until June 19th, with the final budget to be adopted by July 30th.

Visit: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/ Feel free to contact me at any time – aidan.bennett@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz – or visit my website… www.aidanbennettdtlb.co.nz

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The Channel Crossword

Set locally by Mãyã, especially for Channel each month. No. 58

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1 Hairs and feathers at level 4? (8)

1 Relish reversed during revolution (4)

5 Spoke of right vaccine for Covid-19... (6)

2 About Curie getting tail of 6 (5)

10 ...say, right 4 us, perhaps (5)

3 Dancing? It's dancing (social or physical?) (10)

11 What did Apple do in 2010? I ignored the platform (6,3)

6 Creature of gold and 2 (4)

Solution to last month's crossword

4 Hits the beers? (7)

12 Dude with crest entering when burial chambers 7 PPE wearing, extracting a sample - that's police work (9) (9) 8 Edward's regularly ignored, Edwyn's uglier, old 13 Attractive direction for axes (4) even - she's one parent's favourite (6,4) 16 Implements may be special in films (7) 9 Show enthusiasm for a type of gum (6) 18 Noble ruler without a malicious spirit (7) 14 Angers friend, rising after relations. Time?

19 Organise Scottish island - content to leave Second Sunday before Lent (10) George (7) 15 See 29 Across 21 Cold diarist stuffs up? (7) 17 Warning call to hot 9: "Chopper at the front!"

22 Horizontal threads beheaded newts (4) (9) 23 So the judge hits pay dirt (9) 20 Principle around gas is cultural (6) 27 See 26 Down

21 Soap network brought up in relation to 5 (7)

28 Banish widow to island lacking society (5) 29/15 Doctor is healed, fly racing to consume Orlando (6,10) 30 Fields of produce slip away (5,3)

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