Channel Magazine November 2015

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CHRISTMAS BY THE LAKE

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WORLD CLASS YACHTING at Takapuna Beach

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Home Hound Harmony Many dog behaviour issues start with very small things at a young age that are not recognised and addressed. Or, they are not consistently addressed by everyone in the household.

Here’s a very simple checklist for you to assess how well you are doing at home with preventing the potential development of unwanted behaviours in your dog. Most of them are well known if not so well followed!

No jumping up on people: You should not allow your dog to jump on people at all. All four paws should stay on the ground. For this one, you can start very easily with yourself and then begin to expand your dog’s non-jump human list until it includes everyone on the planet.

No teeth on human flesh: This one is actually a lot harder than you think but a good one to persevere with. It starts with the teething phase of the puppy when you overreact to any mouthing behaviour. Behaviour experts have written much on this subject and the key thought to help prevent bites is to teach that dog teeth on human flesh is an absolute no-no.

No helping yourself to the couch or the bed: The key to this one is 'without permission'. You should have complete control of the 'space' that you live in. If you have allowed the dog on the couch or the bed then this must be on your terms. To test who the boss really is, just ask your dog to get off and see the reaction. If you don’t get an immediate positive response in which the dog will happily go elsewhere, you may well have to remove privileges for a while to regain your position in the pack. This is a good one to keep testing.

No begging behaviour: This is a really easy one to avoid. Simply never start feeding your dog from your own table or the kitchen and you will likely never even experience it. We are the ones that start this behaviour. If you must feed little “treats” of prime meat left over from your meal...turn it into a good behaviour reward. Only give it to your dog when they are lying quietly in their bed and not even looking at you. The giving of the food is not the issue it’s what you are inadvertently rewarding in the process that becomes the problem. Use your morsels for better things.

No big deal on arrival and departure: Make sure everyone in the house understands this rule. Ignoring your dog when you come home if they are over-excited is very important to achieving a balanced dog. Do not even think about acknowledging them until they have completely given up on drawing your attention. The same with leaving your dog behind. Treat the exercise the same way you might if you were stepping out for 10 seconds. No big deal right?

Yes to waiting: Making sure your dog is listening to you even when you are home is as simple as asking them to wait before doing things that you do every day. Wait before having permission to eat. Waiting before going through the door.

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Sunday

Monday

Claybenders – Auckland Studio Potters

Depot Artspace, Devonport, 1-18 November, Main Gallery

Seeds – Exhibition by Maree Scarlett

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Depot Artspace, Devonport, 1-18 NOV, Small Dog Gallery

Working The Grid… And In The End There Is Only A Line Depot Artspace, Devonport, 1-18 November, Verge Gallery

Tuesday

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Shore Tenpin Seniors

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

Dementia Social Group (Every Monday) St Georges Presbyterian Church, 10:30am

Takapuna central Car park, 6am

Cards 500 or Canasta (Every Tuesday)

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm

Yoga Classes with Linda Tjoen

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 5 classes for $40, 11am

Kennedy Park Petanque Club (Every Wednesday)

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Free coaching and play at 4.30pm.

Kennedy Park Petanque Club (Every Tuesday)

Devonport JETS run 3km or 5km (Every Weds)

Club play - visitors welcome, 1pm-3pm

Devonport Community House, 32 Clarence Street, 10am-2pm

Registration at Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, 6pm

Harcourts Takapuna Beach Series - Swim, Paddle, Run

Crystal Visions Holistic Market

Event 1 - For more info & to enter www.beachseries.co.nz

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am-3pm

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Browns Bay Market (Every Sunday) Anzac Road Car park, 6am – noon

The Baby & Kids Market

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

Dementia Social Group (Every Monday)

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St Georges Presbyterian Church, 10:30am

Takapuna Primary School, 9am

St Leo's Church Hall, 2 Albert Rd, Devonport, 11:15-1:15pm

Bayswater School, 9am

Bowls (Every Monday)

Outdoor Group Fitness Classes - BODYBALANCE

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Northern Beach Reserve, The Promenade, Takapuna, 10am

Kennedy Park Petanque Club (Every Sunday)

Bike The Bridge

Auckland Harbour Bridge Westhaven Drive, 6am Buy Tickets – 021 782244

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

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Takapuna Markets (Every Sunday)

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

Dementia Social Group

Outdoor Group Fitness Classes - BODYBALANCE®

Northern Beach Reserve, The Promenade, Takapuna, 10am

Morning Melodies The Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Auckland Band Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

Crystal Visions Holistic Market

Bowls

Rock the ’Hithe – popular charity event

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am-3pm

Auckland Vintage Jazz Society

Zonta North Shore – Women supporting women & girls

Celia Walker and Susanne Khouri: Undercurrents

Dinner meeting 6.15pm - Call Gail – 021686516

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Depot Artspace, Devonport, 22 Nov -16 Dec, Main Gallery

6.2 Ex – Group exhibition of six female artists

Depot Artspace, Devonport, 22 Nov -16 Dec, Main Gallery

Peter Paul Barker and William Nesbitt: Tribal Art

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

Dementia Social Group

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St Georges Presbyterian Church, 10:30am

Bowls

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Campbell’s Bay Primary School Hall, 6:45pm

Devonport JETS run 3km or 5km (Every Weds) Registration at Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, 6pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9:15am

Harcourts Takapuna Beach Series - Swim, Paddle, Run

Takapuna Senior Citizens

Indoor bowls and Rummikub 9.45am to noon The Strand, Takapuna. Contact Maurice 489 8430

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Shore Tenpin Seniors

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

Dementia Social Group

St Georges Presbyterian Church, 10:30am

Northern Beach Reserve, The Promenade, Takapuna, 10am

Devonport Community House, 10:30am-12pm

Yoga Classes with Linda Tjoen

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TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS (Every Tuesday)

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 5 classes for $40, 11am

Kennedy Park Petanque Club (Every Tuesday)

Beach Haven Community Centre, 10:15am (every Wednesday

English Conversation Group (Every Wednesday)

Kennedy Park Petanque Club (Every Wednesday) Free coaching and play at 4.30pm.

Devonport JETS run 3km or 5km (Every Weds)

Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

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Takapuna Senior Citizens

Indoor bowls and Rummikub 9.45am to noon The Strand, Takapuna. Contact Maurice 489 8430

North Shore Bays Scrabble Club

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Registration at Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, 6pm

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club (Every Weds) Campbell’s Bay Primary School Hall, 6:45pm

Peggy Pearl Knitters Group (Every Wednesday) Devonport Community House, 10:30am-12pm

Yoga Classes with Linda Tjoen

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Inverness Room, Council Building, Glen Rd, Browns Bay Contact Ann 0276778272 9.15am-1.15pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 5 classes for $40, 11am

Cards 500 or Canasta

Beach Haven Community Centre, 10:15am (every Wednesday)

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm

Yoga for Mums and Pre-schoolers

Devonport Community House, 1:15pm-2pm

Adults DanceFit with Made to Move (Every Tuesday)

St. Margarets 151 Lake Road, Belmont 7.30pm. $10 a lesson.

Contact chloe 0212920252 www.madetomovedance.com

Harcourts Takapuna Beach Series - Swim, Paddle, Run Event 5 - For more info & to enter www.beachseries.co.nz

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Peggy Pearl Knitters Group (Every Wednesday)

Event 4 - For more info & to enter www.beachseries.co.nz

Northern Beach Reserve, The Promenade, Takapuna, 10am

Outdoor Group Fitness Classes - BODYBALANCE®

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Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club (Every Weds)

Harcourts Takapuna Beach Series - Swim, Paddle, Run

for anybody with boules, 10am-1pm

Yoga Classes with Linda Tjoen

Beach Haven Community Centre, 10:15am (every Wednesday)

North Shore Twilight Croquet - 6pm (Every Tuesday)

Outdoor Group Fitness Classes - BODYBALANCE®

Kennedy Park Petanque Club (Every Sunday)

Devonport Community House, 10:30am-12pm

English Conversation Group (Every Wednesday)

Devonport Community House, 1:15pm-2pm

North Shore Croquet Club, Devonport, $10 bring salad plate

Anzac Road Car park, 6am – noon

Peggy Pearl Knitters Group (Every Wednesday)

Yoga for Mums and Pre-schoolers (Every Tuesday)

Sunnynook Community Centre, 6:15pm

for anybody with boules, 10am-1pm

Browns Bay Market

Campbell’s Bay Primary School Hall, 6:45pm

Sunnynook Community Centre, 6:15pm

TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS (Every Tuesday)

Kennedy Park Petanque Club (Every Sunday)

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Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club (Every Weds)

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 5 classes for $40, 11am

Club play - visitors welcome, 1pm-3pm

Depot Artspace, Devonport, 22 Nov -16 Dec, Verge Gallery

Takapuna central Car park, 6am

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Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

Robyn Gibson and Grant Sutherland: Machine

Takapuna Markets (Every Sunday)

Registration at Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, 6pm

Event 3 - For more info & to enter www.beachseries.co.nz

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Depot Artspace, 22 Nov -16 Dec, Small Dog Gallery

Devonport JETS run 3km or 5km (Every Weds)

Scrabble (Every Tuesday)

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

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NHBA Business Breakfast Guest Speaker Craig Young,

Free coaching and play at 4.30pm.

Inverness Room, Council Building, Glen Rd, Browns Bay Contact Ann 0276778272 9.15am-1.15pm

Greenhithe School Hall, 1:30pm – 8pm

Takapuna Markets (Every Sunday) Takapuna central Car park, 6am

Tai Chi For Beginners (Every Tuesday)

Devonport Community House, 10:30am-12pm

Kennedy Park Petanque Club (Every Wednesday)

North Shore Bays Scrabble Club (Every Tuesday

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

Takapuna Boating Club, 7pm-9:30pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Peggy Pearl Knitters Group (Every Wednesday)

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 5 classes for $40, 11am

Event 2 - For more info & to enter www.beachseries.co.nz

Tai Chi For Beginners (Every Tuesday)

Campbell’s Bay Primary School Hall, 6:45pm

Yoga Classes with Linda Tjoen

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm

Harcourts Takapuna Beach Series - Swim, Paddle, Run

St Georges Presbyterian Church, 10:30am

Takapuna central Car park, 6am

Cards 500 or Canasta (Every Tuesday)

Sunnynook Community Centre, 6:15pm

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Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club (Every Weds)

TUANZ, www.nhba.org.nz/events, 7am

Tai Chi For Beginners (Every Tuesday)

by Anne Buckley's Art Group, 4pm - 6pm.

RSVP: Gail on 488 5710.

Kennedy Park, Castor Bay, 11am-2pm Please bring a torch and optional gold coin donation

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Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Art Exhibition at The Poynton Takapuna

The Kennedy Park WWII Trust Tunnel Opening

Cards 500 or Canasta (Every Tuesday)

Tai Chi For Beginners (Every Tuesday)

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

for anybody with boules, 10am-1pm

Sunnynook Community Hall, 11am

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm

Devonport Garden Club

Bayswater Carboot

Beginners Tai Chi For Health (Every Tuesday)

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Devonport Community House, 10:30am-12pm

Tai Chi For Beginners (Every Tuesday)

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Devonport Craft & Fine Food Market

Northcote Citizens' Centre, 9:15am All visitors are very welcome! Contact michaelm@ihug.co.nz or 488 7508.

Bowls (Every Monday)

The Wattie’s Can’s Film Festival (WCFF)

for anybody with boules, 10am-1pm

Takapuna Senior Citizens (Every Tuesday)

Peggy Pearl Knitters Group (Every Wednesday)

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Kennedy Park Petanque Club (Every Sunday)

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Sunnynook Community Hall, 11am

U3A Takapuna monthly meeting - Managing Pain

Indoor bowls and Rummikub 9.45am to noon The Strand, Takapuna. Contact Maurice 489 8430

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

Takapuna Markets (Every Sunday)

Wednesday

Beginners Tai Chi For Health (Every Tuesday)

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English Conversation Group (Every Wednesday) Devonport JETS run 3km or 5km (Every Weds) Registration at Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, 6pm

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club (Every Weds) Campbell’s Bay Primary School Hall, 6:45pm

November 2015

Community Calendar This Channel Community Calendar is published monthly for Community Events. If you would like to include your event please email details to: ella@benefitz.co.nz

Thursday

Friday

Dementia Social Group

Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 10am

Devonport Toy Library - 700+ toys available for hire

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Community House, Devonport, 9am-10:30am (babies to 8yrs)

60’s Up Exercises

Saturday

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Rumikub (Every Friday)

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am

Takapuna Senior Citizens,

Scrabble Fridays, The Strand, 9.45am-noon

Plenty of stalls8am and fun!

Green Gables,

Browns Bay WeeklyArt Circus Creative Directions Fair Skills Workshop Browns Bay Reserve, 11am-1pm Mairangi ArtsGrass Centre, 7-15 November

Club 55 - Bowling league of senior tenpin bowlers

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market

Xtreme Entertainment, Target Court, 10am

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

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Takapuna Primary School Fair Mairangi Bay Farmers Market

Green Gables, 8am

2+ Mini-movers with Made to Move (Every FRI)

Taitamariki Girl guides hall 9.15am. $7 a lesson.

Contact chloe 0212920252. www.madetomovedance.com

Bowls

Hobsonville Point Farmers Market

Inside an old seaplane hangar down at The Landing (next to Hobsonville Point ferry terminal), Sat & Sun 9am-1pm

WILLOW PARK SCHOOL GALA & GIFT MARKET

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Harcourts Takapuna Beach Series - Swim, Paddle, Run 18 Tuesday Evenings summer Browns Bay Weekly Circusover Skills Workshop, First event, Tuesday 3 November 2015 11am-1pm.

Visit www.beachseries.co.nz for more info & to enter .

Willow Park Primary School, 10am-2pm www.willowparkgala.org

AotearoHA Rising Stars

Bruce Mason Centre , 8pm

Outdoor Group Fitness Classes - Les Mills GRIT® Milford Reserve, Craig Road, Auckland, 9am-9:30am

Dementia Dementia Social Social Group Group

Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 10am Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 10am

60’s 60’s Up Up Exercises Exercises

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Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Takapuna(Every SeniorFriday) Citizens, Rumikub

ScrabbleSenior Fridays 9.45am-noon Milford Citizens Hall, 9am The Strand, Takapuna Contact Elise 4438554

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Takapuna Senior Citizens (Every Friday) "Made toFridays, Move" The Preschool and movement class, Scrabble Strand,dance 9.45am-noon

Zonta North Explore Auckland Walk Mairangi BayShore Farmers Market

Bayswater - Call Gail – 021686516, 9am-12noon Green Gables, 8am

BrownsVisions Bay Weekly Circus Skills Workshop Crystal Holistic Market

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Browns Senior Bay Grass Reserve, Milford Citizens Hall, 11am-1pm 10am-4pm

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

2 - 5years. $7 per lesson. Held at Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Club 55Street - Bowling league of senior tenpin bowlers Auburn Reserve, Takapuna.

9.15-9.45am (Every Friday) Xtreme Entertainment, Target Court, 10am

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

Tenpin Xtreme Centre, 12:30pm 10.30amBowling Contact at Chloe PryorEntertainment 0212920252 (Every Friday)

The Rose Centre, Belmont, Wed to Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm Book on 445 9900 or info@rosecentre.co.nz, 14-28 November

Bowls Rumikub

Bee-Keeping For Beginners

Shore Shore Tenpin Tenpin Seniors Seniors (Every Thursday)

"Made to Move" Preschool ballet for 3/4years. $7 per lesson.

Roller Coasters.

AllHall, 55-up welcome.

(EveryTakapuna Friday) 10 Taitamariki Girl Guides Auburn Street Reserve,

Keep Keep Fit Fit (Every Thursday)

Kennedy Park Petanque Club (Every Thursday) Club play - visitors welcome, 1pm-3pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm 9am

Kaipatiki Project Environment Centre, 10am-12.30pm Visit www.kaipatiki.org.nz/courses or call (09) 482 1172

MumsMe & Bubs: Hot Drink for just $12 Show ShortsMovie Film and Festival

Every TheCafe Vic,Theatre, Devonport, 11am The VicFriday, Cinema 48-56 Victoria Rd, 8:30pm

Milford Reserve, Craig Road, Auckland, 9am-9:30am

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 10am

60’s Up Exercises

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Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Takapuna Rumikub Senior Citizens,

Scrabble Fridays 9.45am-noon Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am The Strand, Takapuna Contact Elise 4438554

Takapuna Senior Citizens, Rumikub Scrabble Fridays, The Strand, 9.45am-noon

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Xtreme Entertainment, Target Court, 10am Every Friday, The Vic, Devonport, 11am

Keep Fit

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

Roller Bowls Coasters. All 55-up welcome. (Every Friday)

Kennedy Park Petanque Club

Royal NZ Navy The Poynton ArtBand Show Opening

Tenpin at Xtreme Entertainment Centre, 12:30pm Milford Bowling Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

hosts the Mid-week Seniors Doubles Competition APA Contact 09-478-3130 for entry details.

Dementia Dementia Social Social Group Group

Mairangi Mairangi Bay Bay Presbyterian Presbyterian Church, Church, 10am 10am

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Devonport Toy Library - 700+ toys available for hire 60’s Up Exercises

Community House,Hall, Devonport, 9am-10:30am (babies to 8yrs) Methodist Church Takapuna, 10am

60’s Exercises ShoreUpTenpin Seniors

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am 10am Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield,

The Cinema Cafe Theatre, 48-56 Victoria Rd, 12:05pm 4pm,Vic The Poynton, RSVP: To Gail on 09 488 5710, Free event, exhibition open for 1 month – call Gail to view.

Bowls Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Takapuna Rumikub Senior Citizens,

ScrabbleSenior Fridays 9.45am-noon Milford Citizens Hall, 9am The Strand, Takapuna Contact Elise 4438554

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Takapuna Senior Citizens, "Made Move"The Preschool dance and movement class, ScrabbletoFridays, Strand, 9.45am-noon

2 - 5years. $7 per lesson. Held at Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Club 55Street - Bowling league of senior tenpin bowlers Auburn Reserve, Takapuna.

9.15-9.45am Xtreme Entertainment, Target Court, 10am

"Made to Move" Preschool ballet for 3/4years. $7 per lesson.

Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall,Made AuburntoStreet 2+ Mini-movers with MoveReserve, (EveryTakapuna FRI) 10 -

Shore Tenpin Seniors Keep Fit

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

10.30am Contact Chloe Pryor Taitamariki Girl guides hall 0212920252 9.15am. $7 a lesson.

Contact chloe 0212920252. www.madetomovedance.com Rumikub Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am Bowls Milford Mums &Senior Bubs:Citizens Movie Hall, and 1pm Hot Drink for just $12 Every Friday, The Vic, Devonport, 11am

Keep Fit

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

Mairangi Arts Centre, Green Gables, 8am 21 November - 12 December

NHBA Annual One Day Sale Skills Workshop Browns Bay Weekly Circus

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Mairangi Bay Farmers Launch event for newlyMarket relocated Hobsonville Point Green Gables, 8am Farmers Market 'The Landing',Artisan SeaplaneMarket Hangar (opp Hobsonville Ferry Terminal) Birkenhead

Club Bowling league Mums55&-Bubs: Movie and of Hotsenior Drinktenpin for justbowlers $12

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

Hibiscus Bays Art Awards Mairangi &Bay Farmers Market

www.nhba.org.nz/events, Browns Bay Grass Reserve,8am 11am-1pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Every Wednesday: Devonport JETS run 3km or 5km Takapuna Primary School, 9am Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, King Edward Parade, 6pm.

Sunday 8th November

Outdoor Group Fitness Classes - Les Mills GRIT®

Bowls Dementia Social Group

Hauraki School Fair 4pm-8pm Don’t Dress For Dinner

9am to 1pm, Website: www.hobsonvillepointfarmersmarket.co.nz Highbury Community House, 9am-1pm Phone: 021 209 1758

Garden Grandeur

Visit 'Wood bridge' & 'Mincher' 10am – 4pm, Contact Church 09 489 6242 or takapunaanglican.co.nz/garden-grandeur

Bee-Keeping For Beginners

Kaipatiki Project Environment Centre, 10am-12.30pm Visit www.kaipatiki.org.nz/courses or call (09) 482 1172

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market Green Gables, 8am

Browns Bay Point Weekly Circus Market Skills Workshop Hobsonville Farmers

Rock the Hithe - Charity Event Sunday 15 November, 1:30pm-8pm Hobsonville Point Farmers Market Greenhithe School(Launches Hall, Tickets $30 at their new location.

15th-16th)

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BrownsanBay Reserve, 11am-1pm Inside oldGrass seaplane hangar down at The Landing (next to Hobsonville Point ferryCentre, terminal), Sat & Sun Silly Cow, The Rose Belmont, 8pm9am-1pm (every evening 18th 22nd).

Bookings: 09 445 9900 Crystal Visions Holistic Market info@rosecentre.co.nz Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am-3pm

Bee-Keeping For Beginners

Kaipatiki Project Environment Centre, 10am-12.30pm Visit www.kaipatiki.org.nz/courses or call (09) 482 1172

Outdoor Group Fitness Classes - Les Mills GRIT® Milford Reserve, Craig Road, Auckland, 9am-9:30am

Bowls

Crystal Visions Holistic Market Milford Senior Citizens Hall,10am-3pm Sunday 1st November Saturday 14 th November Silly Cow, The Rose Centre, Belmont, 8pm Sunday 15th November (every evening 18th - 22nd).

Saturday 28th November

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Dementia Social Group

Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 10am

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60’s Up Exercises Devonport Toy Library - 700+ toys available for hire

Takapuna Rumikub Senior Citizens,

ScrabbleSenior Fridays 9.45am-noon Milford Citizens Hall, 9am The Strand, Takapuna Contact Elise 4438554

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Mairangi Bay Farmers Market Green Gables, 8am

Takapuna Senior Citizens, "Made Move"The Preschool dance and movement class, ScrabbletoFridays, Strand, 9.45am-noon

Browns Bay Point Weekly Circus Market Skills Workshop Hobsonville Farmers

Keep ShoreFit Tenpin Seniors

"Made to Move" Preschool ballet for 3/4years. $7 per lesson.

Taitamariki Girl Guides Auburn Street Reserve, Roller Coasters.

AllHall, 55-up welcome.

(EveryTakapuna Friday) 10 -

The Baby & Kids Market

Keep Fit

Rumikub Bowls

Milford Reserve, Craig Road, Auckland, 9am-9:30am

Methodist Church Takapuna, 10am Community House,Hall, Devonport, 9am-10:30am (babies to 8yrs) Extreme Centre, Glenfield, MethodistEntertainment Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am 10am

2 - 5years. $7 per lesson. Held at Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Club 55Street - Bowling league of senior tenpin bowlers Auburn Reserve, Takapuna.

9.15-9.45am Xtreme Entertainment, Target Court, 10am

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

10.30amBowling Contact at Chloe PryorEntertainment 0212920252 Centre, 12:30pm Tenpin Xtreme

ShoreUpTenpin Seniors 60’s Exercises

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

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BrownsanBay Reserve, 11am-1pm Inside oldGrass seaplane hangar down at The Landing (next to Hobsonville Point ferry terminal), Sat & Sun 9am-1pm Takapuna Primary School, 3pm

Outdoor Group Fitness Classes - Les Mills GRIT®

9am Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Outdoor Group Fitness Classes - Les Mills GRIT® Milford Reserve,Yoga Craig Road, 9am-9:30am Pregnancy with Marika - $10 facebook.com/lesmillstakapuna Thecheck Roseout Centre, Every Sunday, 9.30am-11am.

Mums & Bubs: Movie and Hot Drink for just $12 Every Friday, The Vic, Devonport, 11am

Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

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CONTENTS Cover Features

29 Eating Out Feature: Officers Mess

76 Christmas by the Lake

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Eating Out: Restaurant Listings

Yachting World Champs in Takapuna

Takapuna Beach Features

30 Views from the Beach with TBBA

06 I've Been Positively Thinking

34 Shop in Takapuna

26 Shop the Shore 46 Channel People - I Love Where I Live:

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Milford 76 Milford News

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Katie Wesney 52

Channel People - I Love My Sport: Avalon Biddle

58 Radio NZ CEO Paul Thompson 66 Channel People - Community Gem:

Wayne Williams 92 Channel Youth 119 The Healthy Channel: John Appleton 136 The Channel Crossword

Devonport 86 Devonport News

Arts 18

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Out & About 02 BNZ Community Calendar 08 Out & About on the Shore

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From the Editor

Janet Marshall

Janet knows the North Shore market nd a solution for YOU! Crystal Sharp, Claudia Renford, Heather Vermeer, Bridget Phillips and Aidan Bennett.

It’s The Taking Part That Counts, Right...?

As we enter November as Rugby World Cup Champions (or runners up keeping this possibility in brackets I feel will help prevent it from happening for real after we go to print), it is not only our national rugby team’s chance to shine on the world stage, but the Shore’s time of year to really shine too.

Summer! Time to come together and ‘take part’ like no other point in the year and there is certainly plenty to take part in here. This month, there is a new date to add to the Shore’s events calendar - Saturday 28th November for Christmas By The Lake. Lead by the indomitable Murray Hill at Milford Business Association, this event has been brought about by various organisations chipping in and resurrecting one of the Shore’s community Christmas get togethers of old. Read more on pages 76/77.

As a public service (just in case the brackets happen not to protect the All Blacks in the final), I wanted to share some words I heard just ahead of the final clash with the Aussies. A documentary on All Black great Jonah Lomu was playing in the background as I was proofreading the mag. A comment Jonah made caused me to stop and take note. In the changing room ahead of each game, he

said his prayers - and he wasn’t praying for victory. “It’s not about the winning,” he said. It was this sentence that caused me to stop, amid a week of nervous build up to the possible historic back-to-back World Cup wins. “It’s about making sure the guys - on both teams - are protected on the field and have a good game.” He prayed that no-one got injured and they all played the best game they could.

So whether it’s tears of joy or sadness that are spilling over into this month, I reckon Jonah’s got the right idea.

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Heather This month we welcome a new addition to our Channel team - read a Q & A with Bridget Phillips on page 8.

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I've Been (positively) Thinking…

I’ve Been (positively)

Thinking...

By Aidan Bennett aidan@benefitz.co.nz Twitter: @AidanLBennett

Out and about in Madrid, Spain.

Thinking about… intensity!

It’s a hot topic… but here goes anyway. As a city we are asking big questions around what our housing will look like in the future as we are challenged by a growing population. I’ve been thinking about it and doing some enjoyable research!

During September and October we spent three weeks in Europe. During my time in some of the big cities it dawned on me just how different the living arrangements are in these cities than is the case in Auckland. We went to some big and interesting cities, including Berlin, Krakow (Poland), Vienna, Madrid and Barcelona.

In these cities I would estimate that 80% of the people live in apartments. It is a way of life that has existed for a long time. Centuries I would think. For many it is all they know.

It got me thinking, why? Like us, these countries all have plenty of land. But they are mostly built up rather than out.

…our current city planners are pretty much on the right track.

Their move to provide for more intensity is spot on. But this must be managed well…

The answer, I am presuming, is that these older cities were developed before modern transport (the motor vehicle) which meant they were naturally built up for convenience. Along the way they have all developed strong public transport systems – mostly underground trains, some trams etc. – that make getting around pretty easy. As a result, by my observation, it looked like they had everything at their fingertips.

By contrast, with New Zealand’s development essentially being in the last 100 years (maybe 50 years?) it has been developed with motor vehicles in abundance. In Auckland we’ve spread out and we’ve become used to going everywhere in our motor vehicles. Due to this we haven’t invested seriously in public transport on the basis that the car and a few buses and trains was all we needed.

This made it easy for politicians of days gone by. They haven’t had to make big decisions around serious investment in the infrastructure we need for a future that is going to include a lot more people in our little slice of paradise. And those people are coming in droves!

My conclusion from my trip is that we need to find a happy medium between what we have now and how they live in these European cities. I am not

advocating a total shift to apartment living. There are clearly some downsides to a total emphasis on living on top of one another.

What I would suggest, however, is that our current city planners are pretty much on the right track. Their move to provide for more intensity is spot on. But this must be managed well and it is great that there are no shortage of people ensuring they are doing this.

It’s called democracy.

What we must not do is lose sight of the need to have all the amenities that go hand in hand with this intensity. Amenities that have evolved over a long long time in these cities of Europe. I am talking about public transport. I am talking about public parks. I am talking about other important lifestyle amenities that will mean this change to some intensity enhances our city.

My belief is that this will result in many of our issues being solved. Living in the city will remain reasonably affordable. It will be easier to get around if we encourage people to get out of their cars and on to good public transport or to use the new cycle and walk ways that are being, and will be, developed.

This is a challenge we are facing right here on the Shore. Not the least is how do we cater for our kids and their kids and ensure that they can stay local.

Some answers are in what I have outlined.

My feeling is that the older sector are resisting this change. By older I mean those in my age-group (50 plus) that have been brought up when there were less people around and are happy to stick with the status quo. Unfortunately the status quo won’t work for the future.

My challenge to you is to think about the future we want for city. For our kids and their kids. Travel does make you think!

Have a great November!

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Send your positive feedback to me. We are interested in interacting with readers.

Email me... aidan@benefitz.co.nz or send to Channel Feedback, PO Box 33-1630, Takapuna.

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Out & About on the Shore

VELVETEEN RABBIT SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN AT THE PUMPHOUSE The smiles of delight were enough to know that Tim Bray and his production team put on another entertaining theatre piece for kids this October school holidays. The Velveteen Rabbit had elevated cuteness with many of the audience choosing to dress up as their favourite little character - the loveable toy bunny who wants to be real! Another fabulous, fun piece of local theatre by this Shore-based company, bringing live family entertainment to The PumpHouse.

Kayla Fitchett, Willow Makay Evie and Ellen John.

Georgia, Nancy and Alastair Ferris.

Caleb, Janelle and Ethan Pitout.

Jo Hampstead, Hannah and Emma White, Tom Hampstead.

Erica McPherson, Jan and Lucy Sheppard, Xanthia McNeil

Sian Stimson and Alex McIntosh, Front: Ben and Sam Stinson, Libby McIntosh

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Q & A with Bridget

BIG HELLO TO BRIDGET… This month, we’re pleased to introduce a new member to the Channel team…Campbells Bay resident Bridget Phillips has loved reading her monthly Channel for years and is full of enthusiasm for the Shore. Her parents live nearby in Milford and she knows the area well. Bridget is already enjoying getting out and about across the Milford / Bays area and wider North Shore. If you’d like to chat to Bridget, or any of our team, we’re always happy to see how we can help shout about events, businesses and inspiring people on the Shore! bridget@channelmag.co.nz / 021 985 056.

BMW LAUNCH AT THE GARDENS The new BMW X1 and new 3 Series were officially launched by Jerry Clayton BMW Takapuna Beach at a plush evening at The Commons Gardens. A large crowd enjoyed wines by Te Mata and canapés by The Commons before the new cars were unveiled in the courtyard. Live music and a speech by Jerry Clayton BMW Dealer Principal Jason Jarvis were part of this popular launch event.

QUICK Q & A: Tony and Jenni Peterson, Ron Robinson, Stephanie Kerridge, Dean Adolph.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED ON THE SHORE, WHERE? I grew up in Auckland City but have lived on the North Shore for almost 25 years. I have lived in Milford, Murray’s Bay and now Campbells Bay.

Graeme Palliser, Mike Cheemee, Grant McKain.

WHAT DO YOU MOST LOVE ABOUT THE NORTH SHORE? The great lifestyle - it’s a bit like being on holiday all year round.

Julian Brown, Aidan Bennett, Peter White.

Bridget Phillips.

FAVOURITE NATURE SPOTS?

Tom Jacobi, Elliot Frizell, Josh Tattley.

Chris and Debbie Brown, Chris de Wit, Matthew Koshy.

David Lever, Sharon and Dean Harnish.

Leanne Cook, Clinton Stanger, Brian Coleman.

Any of the amazing beaches and parks...Long Bay right through to Takapuna.

The coastal walkway through the Bays, rock pools at Campbell’s Bay, Centennial and Kennedy Parks.

CURRENT FAVOURITE CAFES / RESTAURANTS? There are so many great spots to eat on the Shore, with many new places I still need to visit. Paper Moon in Mairangi Bay is a favourite for coffee or a relaxed lunch. Black & Gold Eatery in Albany for amazing food close to work. Athenia in Roma, Milford for an tasty Italian meal with the family.

WHAT DID YOU DO BEFORE CHANNEL? I worked in the fashion industry until now but decided it would be good to have a change.

WHY DID YOU WANT TO JOIN THE TEAM? It was an opportunity to work in a new industry and have some fun. I love the idea of working within the local community and getting involved with the great people, businesses and events on the North Shore. Plus I have been an avid reader of Channel magazine over the last few years!

Gordon and Anne Wylde, Stuart and Beth Carr.

Jayne White, Jason Jarvis, Wendy Jefferson.

IF YOU WEREN’T WORKING FOR CHANNEL YOU’D BE… Possibly still working in fashion or renovating old pieces of furniture.

THIS SUMMER, I’M MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO… Hitting the beach once the weather warms up, going boating and spending time with friends and family.

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Out & About on the Shore

FASHION FUN AT THE POYNTON Beautiful and classic fashion collections by local Mairangi Bay designer Victoria J were on show at one of the Shore's top retirement lifestyle villages.

Modelled by some of the residents, the show held at The Poynton, Takapuna, gave those living there, as well as visitors, a glimpse of some of the summer offerings from the Mairangi Bay designer's shop, based in the Green Gables centre in the village.

Tracey Bowyer, Victoria Jones and Joanne McGowan.

Valma Carter, Collen Angus and Marie Harris-Turner.

Lillian Bennett, Wendy Crene and Janet Newport.

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Diane Billington and Madeleine Holland.

Joanne McGowan, Meryl Morris, Liz Goodall.

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Barbara Taylor, Joyce Ward, Yvonne Bolger and Iris Russell.

Brian and Marleen Rogers and Phyllis Huckle.

Out & About on the Shore

NORTH HARBOUR BUSINESS HALL OF FAME LAUNCH The North Harbour Club and Charitable Trust has assumed the responsibility for the region's Business Hall of Fame. This was previously called the North Shore Business Hall of Fame and was managed by the old North Shore City business development arm Enterprise North Shore. With the advent of Auckland (Super) City the programme fell down a crack. With the endorsement of Auckland Council the North Harbour Club has relaunched the very important entity as the North Harbour Business Hall of Fame, with all previous inductees (14) automatically transferred.

The list of existing hall of fame inductees is an impressive one – Geoff and Jim Smale, Ralph Roberts, Sir Stephen Tindall, Sir David Levene, Sir Graeme Avery, Sir Peter Maire, Diane Foreman, Peter Menzies, Ian Calderwood, David Charlesworth, Colin Harvey, Jan Dawson and Gary Monk.

The North Harbour Business Hall of Fame was relaunched with a cocktail function at the Spencer on Byron Hotel in Takapuna on Tuesday October 13th. The Channel Mag camera was there to capture the mixing and mingling between hall of famers, North Harbour Club members and partners, local business people and politicians.

The first inductions into the North Harbour Business Hall of Fame will be made in 2016.

Peter Menzies, Colin Harvey.

Penny and Ralph Roberts, Len Brown, Forres and Runa McPheat.

Patsy Watson, Fay and Barrie Mason.

Gary Monk, Jane and Andrew Williams.

Phil Brosnan, Barb McLean, Wendy and Hugh Stedman.

Jayne White, Bill Smale, Ngaio Merrick.

Lynda Cooper, Joe Bergin, Raymond Barnes, Maurice Stack.

Louise Galbraith, Jane Guy, John Hastings, Don Galbraith.

WINNERS OF BAYLEYS NORTH SHORE VALUES AWARDS 2013 & 2014 For the best move you will ever make, call Joan or Jennifer Joan Barton M: 021 273 9930 E: joan.barton@bayleys.co.nz

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OPENING OF 'NATURAL HABITATS' EXHIBITION AT NEXT DOOR GALLERY Guests enjoyed the opening of the ‘Natural Habitats’ exhibition at the Next Door Gallery in Birkenhead Point. Artist Melissa Martyn presented a collection of works portraying native birds and their 'places to stand' or ’Turangiwaewae', a metaphor for the connection we have to special places and spaces.

A 2016 calendar including these works has been produced as a collaboration between the artist and Heather Gerbic of Pauanesia. These are available for purchase at the Hinemoa Street gallery.

Wendy Crisp, Heidi Fegan.

Kim Kirkbride, Barbara Dittmers.

Melissa Martyn, Lillian Chen, Mia Chen-Adamson.

Carol Ryan, Jennifer Broad.

Jennifer Broad, Simon Blincoe, Heather Vermeer.

Renelle Gronert, Trish Love.

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THE ELEPHANT WRESTLER HOSTS TBBA RUGBY BREAKFAST The All Blacks received a collective cheer from the Takapuna business community when rugby fans converged on The Elephant Wrestler for an early morning match.

Takapuna Beach Business Association hosted the 6.45am event to watch the ABs take on Namibia in the group stages of the Rugby World Cup. Community spirit was high, as was the score of the favourite team, with the game ending 58-14. TBBA encouraged local rugby fans to show their support on social media by using the hashtag #takapunabackingblack

Peter Everett, Nick Mattison, Kieran Doe.

Lesley Simpson, Anna Wishart, Jayshree Nayee, Louise De Marigny.

Terry Holt, Jo Claydon, John Thatcher.

Matt Pivac, Stuart Sinclair, Duncan Smith, Stephen Bowden.

Julian Brown, Chris Darby.

Milla, Jan and Sol Vermeer.

Japanese on the Beach Few Christmas ideas make your shopping easer.

Tokyo Bay is situated over looking the beautiful Takapuna Beach, on the North Shore of Auckland.

Tokyo Bay not only offers the diner a fabulous view, but a uniquely Japanese experience, combining traditional Japanese techniques with a contemporary take.

If you are looking for somewhere special to dine, you’ll find it at Tokyo Bay, Takapuna Beach.

www.tokyobay.co.nz Bookings Ph 09 390 7188

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SPENCER ON BYRON SHOWCASE CONFERENCE FACILITIES The Spencer on Byron Hotel in Takapuna recently showcased their restaurant, bar and conferencing services and facilities for conference organisers, corporate clients and their local partners. On display were delicious samples of foods and canapes with matching wines, as well as examples of table settings and display ideas for your next function. Another stylish event put on by The Spencer on Byron Hotel, with the kind help of The Events Group, Displayways and Edwards Sound & Lighting.

Robyn Lambert, Marj Mullholland and Tracy Smith.

Douglas Wylde and Aaron Fern.

Meredith Drucker, Michelle Lee-Brown, Sue Kinmond and Nastassia Dykman.

Raven Addei, Shellee Arnold and Walid Bayouk.

Jennifer Haliday, Adam Taylor-Eruera, Wilna van Eyssen and Kim Poole.

Yvette and Srecko Urlich, Anu Kumar and Varun Ragtah.

Antoinette Naera and Amy Buller.

SOCIAL CLIMBERS AT THE PUMPHOUSE What could possibly go wrong as a group of women embarked on a tramping trip...? Roger Hall's 'Social Climbers' unfolded to show just what could, and did.

The celebrated Shore-based playwright gifted audiences at The PumpHouse with another piece of quality theatre, excellently executed by Tadpole Productions. An abundance of laughs and knowing acknowledgements were heard as the story of six women stranded in a DOC hut mid-tramp was brought to life. Channel was there with the camera when a group of Department of Conservation employees were too.

Gilda Hebden, Bobby Glover and Brenda Simpson.

Gae McCullagh and Lucy Duncan.

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Veronique Cremades, Ken and Jane Were.

Nicky Ling, Allyson Rees and Jane Arrowsmith.

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Back row Sandra Sweeting, Carol Nanning, Front Row Liz Brooks, Alex Wilson, Julie Kidd and Catherine Buck.

Wayne Ferguson, Tracy Molloy, Breeze Buchanan and Jo Ferguson.

Sarah Nutbrown, Bernadette Papa, Lesley and Neil Dingle.

Out & About on the Shore

THE GARDENS TAKE OVER TAKAPUNA THIS SUMMER

This summer, The Commons unveiled the evolution of their courtyard…a beautiful, newly renovated space, 'The Gardens', at a fun-filled launch night. A secret garden awaits you outside the popular Hurstmere Road bar and restaurant, where you are invited to play amongst the vines in the shadow of the halo tree... The Gardens is all about sharing, from the delicious menu to the selection of colourful "Garden Party" sharing cocktails. It is now open seven days a week from 12noon and with Happy Hour 4-7pm every weekday, it's the perfect spot to chill this summer.

Dean Cuthbert, Monique Bradley, Pete Ward, Lesley Simpson.

Simon Ansley, Nicola Robertson, Alistair Robertson & Sarah Ansley Jones.

Sergy Minebo, Courtney Parsons, Brad Ribi, Steph Chandler, Anton Minenko, Ed Waaka.

Elsie Jones, Holly Jones, Georgia Pert, Georgia Dalton, Hannah Jones, Stevee Barrass.

Hurstmere Road Takapuna, Auckland (09) 929 2791 info@thecommons.co.nz www.thecommons.co.nz

Kirsten Blatcher, Trudy Evans, Christine Clarkson, Rachel Krippner.

Opening Hours Commons Bar and Courtyard 12:00pm till late 7 days Commons Bistro 6:30pm - late Wednesday to Sunday

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DEVONPORT FINE HOMES TOUR Over 600 people enjoyed wandering through some of Devonport's most outstanding homes for the Devonport Rotary Club's Fine Homes Tour. A huge hit, this major biennial Devonport Rotary fundraiser generated over $30,000 for charity, thanks to a massive effort from organisers, home owners, sponsors and attendees. Funds raised were split between recipient charities - Alzheimers Auckland, Cure Kids and Devonport Rotary Charitable Trust, each being given $10,000. An incredible outcome and a great showcase for the Shore!

Robyn Fond, Wendy Bailey, Sandra Turner.

Mark Laurence, Charlotte Canning, Thomas O'Connell.

John O'Toole, Alastair Clayton-Greene, Martin Bailey, Andrew Bryant, Rob Lauder.

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Liz Capovilla, Liz Pugh, Craig Brewer, Pru de Bie, Lynda Betts.

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Angela and Colin Cannon, Liz Brown.

Hayley Taylor, James Milne, Ryan Steven.

CONGRATULATIONS

OSCAR&CO. and the rest of the hair industry would like to congratulate our phenomenal creative stylist, EDWARD for making NZ finalist for this year's NZARH Editorial Stylist Awards!

"After six hours of deliberation, the judges for the 2015 NZARH Editorial Stylist Awards have selected the finalists from the 478 images entered into this years competition. Lyndsay Loveridge, Christina Sayers-Wickstead and Grayson Coutts all agreed that they were “very impressed with the vast range of creative talent and ability demonstrated”.

The NZARH Competitions Committee is excited for the four finalists in each of the 14 NZARH Regions represented in this year’s Editorial Stylist competition, which is sponsored by L’Oréal Professionnel. The high standard of work continues across the Matrix sponsored Novice, Next Generation (sponsored by Redken), Le Male (sponsored by Fudge) and Colour (sponsored by Redken) sections.

Model: Madison Wheeler Photograph: Jock Robson Make-up: Danielle Xi Hair & Styling: Edward

"My inspiration for the styling of this photo was warrior women. I wanted to have a stong tribal, grunge look that would capture the essence of empowered women such as the character, 'Furiosa', from the film Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), amongst other warrior heroines of the silver screen.

I also used the tribal styling of the women of Native American tribes and the grunge influence from bold female icons of the 90s, such as Courtney Love. In terms of the hair colour, I wanted to offset the neutral trench coat tones against a rich shade of paprika."

-Edward Edward in action.

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The Vic - Devonport

What's on at the Vic Welcome to November at The Vic! The days are getting longer and what better than to go to the cinema for a movie and to try our new Devonport Gelato, made right here at the Vic! Our new gelato menu is offering a selection of Gelato cups, Banana splits, and Affogato from a range of gelato flavours including: Milk-free Chocolate, Vanilla, Pistachio, Hazelnut, Banana, Strawberry, Mango and Lemon sorbet. Also check out our cinema programme for new movies and events including the new James Bond movie SPECTRE. And if you’re curious about our special deals, events and venue hire functions like us on facebook.com/thevicdevonport or subscribe to our weekly newsletter at www.thevic.co.nz.

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Join the locals on the lawn for a midday break with food, music and fun.

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Spotlight On: Swiss Garden

ENTER THE SWISS GARDEN...

Say the word Swiss, and fine chocolate, premium watches and elegant architecture may be brought to mind. And with the Swiss Garden and Swiss Ice, fine quality is a given.

Nestled behind the Hurstmere Road strip, this tranquil spot is stamped with Swiss style since André and Jenny Habegger took on this popular cafe venue last year. Moving here from Lucerne, Jenny & André arrived with their three children in 2014.

“We wanted to create an Jenny and André Habegger. atmosphere where people felt welcomed” says André. “ They could bring their dogs (dog biscuits provided), have a chat with the owner, relax in our private garden and enjoy a home crafted meal that is infused with flavours from Europe.”

André brought with him the very special Swiss ice cream recipe he now has the pleasure of serving in the Swiss Ice element of the business. The ice cream and sorbet is organic, handmade and has a high percentage of fruit - up to 48% - so contains plenty of nutrients as well as untold yumminess! Seasonal fruits such as figs and plums are used when at their best. “My passion is to create ice creams that bring out different tastes and textures from fruity to velvety” says André.

“My signature ice cream is a vegan and organic chocolate sorbet, that we call Swiss Kiss. Those who are keen to see how the ice cream is made, are more than welcome to pop into the ice cream shop and have a look.”

‘Swiss fusion’ is the style of the food, beautifully produced in the cafe at this 172 Hurstmere Road spot. Chef Corney Carstens works closely with André and Jenny to create fascinatingly different, delicious Swiss Garden menu items; among them the Croque Madame - a French favourite of grilled sandwich with Gruyère (Swiss)

cheese, béchamel sauce, ham & egg, adapted for the Kiwi/Swiss café.

And several traditional Kiwi dishes are fused with authentic Swiss ingredients that give them that European flair.

André's favourite is the Eastern Style Eggs, while Jenny loves the Mushrooms on Brioche.

The garden offers a peaceful time out for anyone seeking a quiet cuppa, or a catch up over lunch. And they are not only to be used by cafe customers - the garden area, and a marquee, can be hired out for private functions - a stunning location for a celebration with family and friends. Catering can be supplied, BYO, or a licence can be applied for.

The adjoining Swiss Garden cafe and Swiss Ice are a joy for the North Shore to behold! And are sure to be be a hit with the summer tourists to Takapuna, as well as the loyal locals.

The ice cream parlour has words of welcome painted on wall: Grüezi, Allegra, Hello, Buongiorno, Kia Ora, Bonjour All mean hello, come and say hello to Jenny and André and have a fine Swiss experience right here on the Shore.

Swiss Garden

Swiss Garden, 172 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 489 5563 info.swissgarden@gmail.com Opening hours: Tues-Fri 6.30am - 3pm, Sat & Sun 7 - 3pm.

Visit facebook.com/swissgardencafe for more information

Swiss Garden is focused on delivering fine food with a Swiss influence, great coffee and a relaxed atmosphere.

Breakfast, brunch, lunch Vegan, gluten free & vegetarian options available 172 Hurstmere Road Takapuna • 09 489 5563

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Al Forno Italian ABOUT US:

Cointreau Creme Brulee and Ricotta Pear Cheesecake... two new reasons to visit one of Takapuna’s top restaurants, Al Forno. These seasonal offerings are but a taste of the latest dishes delighting diners at this popular local spot. Always a welcome experience at Al Forno restaurant. When customers go back to Al Forno - and most do - they are greeted like a long lost friend. Al Forno has a perfect location and is a must for those who love to eat out in Takapuna.

THE FOOD:

Whether dining in or taking away, the traditional yet unique Al Forno Italian food is great. Choose from Woodfired Pizzas, Pastas, and mains like Veal Parmigiana, prime Eye Fillets or King Prawns

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER Business Christmas Parties available Open Tues to Sun 5pm-Late.

09 488 0179.

34 Anzac Street, Takapuna www.alforno.co.nz

Esplanade ABOUT US:

Over 25 years experience Japanese chef.

Located on Campbells Bay beach. Car park. Outside dining. Private functions welcome.

THE FOOD:

A large selection of food including japanese tapas, set menu's and cafe style big breakfasts with gluten free options. Food is fresh, tasty and served by their friendly staff BYO Wine Only

Our serving sizes are large enough to satisfy an elephant, and we never forget to bring you unbeatable service.

The Elephant Platter is larger than life – just like the rest of the menu, with everything from Spicy chicken wings and marinated prawns to gourmet hand-pulled pizza and Bourbon BBQ sauce glazed pork belly.

There’s even something to keep the kids happy.

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Wending their way up from the dirty South, where baches are ‘cribs’ and the summer sun doesn’t go down until after 10, two lads from Gore have hit the big smoke to bring you the Burger Bach. While their accents are a little weird, their values are the same. Like a regular bach kitted out with the bare essentials, the Burger Bach offers a range of nofuss burgers that let fresh, locally sourced ingredients do the talking. It’s decked out for casual comfort, with vintage board games to play whilst, waiting for your order – check out the 'out house’ for a bit of fun!

THE FOOD:

Burgers, Burgers and more burgers – along with some kiwi traditions , such as spaghetti in a bun (with a twist), along with a classic milkshake, they’re also licensed selling cider and beer. Togs and towel welcome!!

2/1 The Esplanade, Campbells Bay 09 476 5000 Mon - Thu 11.00am to 9.30pm Fri - Sun 9.00am to 9.30pm (closed Public Holidays) Takaway available, licensed and BYOW

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

Private functions welcome.

A big thanks to everyone who has visited us in the past few weeks, and great to see some locals becoming regulars already!

The Burger Bach 1/7 The Strand and open from 11am - 9:30pm.

Blankenberge

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NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

Elephant Wrestler Welcome to Steve Shute’s Pub, The Elephant Wrestler – your larger than life local, home to all Takapuna residents and their mates. For those that know Steve, he truly is larger than life - just like his pub. His gregarious nature means you always feel welcome, like your second home where you can come in, relax and enjoy the company of friends.

With its cosy interior perfect for casual dining or outside in the white-washed, sun drenched garden bar that’s forever ready to rock’n’roll, there's always space for one more at the table.

So why stay home when you can come over to Steve's house - because this elephant never forgets your name.

The Burger Bach

ABOUT US:

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

Can you believe it is that time of year again, book your Christmas function with our friendly team.

Let us take the stress off your hands we offer a variety of delicious options from canapes to set menus to BBQ buffets.

We can cater for groups of any size from the small office lunch for 10 people to the big 240 people staff Christmas party.

Contact Gabriela, our Sales and Experience Manager on 021 858 345 for more details.

Open Mon - Sun 11am - Late.

138 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 489 8030 www.elephantwrestler.co.nz www.facebook.com/TheElephantWrestler

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Blankenberge Belgian Beer Cafe is one of Taka’s favourites. A great bar, with great beer–as is the Belgian tradition–but also a great place to enjoy good food. Not just your average pub food. Food with a Flemish-French theme.

THE FOOD:

Lots of tasty options with suggested beer matches. It is a great place for brunch (Sat and Sun), lunch or dinner with lots of dishes you simply won’t find anywhere else in Takapuna. Our favourites are their Mussels, Croque Monsieur, Chicken and Leek Pie, Seafood Waterzooi and traditional Flemish Beef Stew.

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

Come in for our 'Express Lunch’ deal 2 course meal: entrée – main/main or dessert and a glass of Stella/wine or soft drink for $20. from Monday to Friday 11.30-3pm Monday to Friday 11.30am-late, Saturday brunch 11am-3pm/3pm-late a la carte, Sunday brunch 9am-3pm/3pm-late a la carte.

136 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 486 6331 www.belgianbeercafetakapuna.co.nz

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places to eat and meet.

Japanese Izakaya Restaurant.

After looking after the needs of locals and not so locals in Epsom for the last 15 years, Sake Bar Nippon is now based in Takapuna. Guests could well believe they are stepping into Japan when they enter this authentic restaurant, situated in a prime position on Anzac Street next to the Berkeley Cinema. Food is reasonably priced and customers get even more added value through the colourful attire of the restaurant’s hosts and the traditional drum-playing – this is an experience that goes beyond food!

THE FOOD:

Fresh sashimi, sushi, tempura and yakitori skewers are among the favourites offered. A private area with karaoke facilities is available for special occasions. Set menus available.

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

Ask about our new loyalty cards. Spend $200 and receive a $10 credit off your next meal!

Open Tues to Sun 5pm - Late. www.sakebar.co.nz 32-34 Anzac St, Takapuna 09 486 2249

ABOUT US:

Bolliwood Takapuna located at 17 Huron Street is the most popular Indian restaurant in the vicinity.

Elegantly appointed and ultra spacious , it offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

THE FOOD:

Specialises in North Indian cuisine, the food cooked by former five star chefs is nothing less than spectacular.

Recently introduced a special menu called the "Healthy Nuts" which is specially designed for keeping those extra calories off the plate! The restaurant also offers Gluten free options. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings you can savour mouthwatering mains for just $10 ( excludes seafood and tandoori).

Their fantastic value lunch is available 7 days a week.

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

For those requiring food for a corporate function, wedding, birthday party or special event, Bolliwood provides a catering service and are happy to accommodate your needs.

Open 7 days 11.30-2.30 and 5pm until late.

No.17 Huron street, Takapuna, Contact us on: 09 489 9911 www.bolliwood.co.nz

Thyme Restaurant ABOUT US:

At Thyme Restaurant we offer just the right service for your occasion - we’re quick and discrete when you’re busy working and give you lots of attention when you’re out to celebrate. If you're joining us for dinner, you'll be eating from the varied A La Carte Menu developed by our head chef and his team. The menu reflects a passion for seasonal, fresh food and caters for a range of diets and includes vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and low-carb options.

THE FOOD:

Thyme Restaurant uses in season, fresh local produce to bring you a variety of innovative dishes that satisfy every taste. The A La Carte Menu changes on a regular basis depending on seasonal products available.

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

Every day from 5 to 7pm, enjoy our Wine Thyme with House Wine and House Beers for only $8.50 and $10.00 a glass. You can also enjoy live music while you’re having a drink at The Club Bar or dining at the Restaurant, every day from 6.30pm.

Open Mon to Sun Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Level 1, The Spencer Hotel, 9-17 Byron Avenue, Takapuna Beach 09 916 4982 www.thymerestaurant.co.nz

Tokyo Bay

Bolliwood

Sakebar Nippon ABOUT US:

Tokyo Bay is situated over looking the beautiful Takapuna Beach, on the North Shore of Au Tokyo Bay not only offers the diner a fabulous view, but a uniquely Japanese experien combining traditional Japanese techniques with a contemporary take.

If you are looking for somewhere special to dine, you’ll find it at Tokyo Bay, Takapuna B

Pinot Plus ABOUT US:

Hole in the wall -intimate 24 seat BistroOver five years doing the same thing: Owner/Sommelier John Ingle enjoys teasing guests with samples of wine they may never have considered. He loves particularly converting guests from their comfort glass of Pinot Gris to something more serious/gratifying.

THE FOOD:

Eddie Mupfawi has taken command in the kitchen and ventures as close as one would dare to bringing upmarket bistro food to Takapuna, where casual/ informal/shared plate dining is very much in vogue. Chef Eddie meets this challenge with classic bistro food with a twist of modern.

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

Reservations are welcomed but not necessary.

-Fully licensedSommelier John Ingle prides himself on offering the best choice of quality wines by the glass.

Mention this article and receive a free dessert wine at the end of your meal on any night through November.

Open Tues to Sat 5.30pm - Late. 09 489 9510 www.pinotplus.co.nz 168 Hurstmere Road Takapuna

ABOUT US:

Located in the new Main Beach hospitality precinct on The Strand at Takapuna Beach, Tokyo Bay is an internationalclass venue, offering 'new style' www.tokyobay.co.nz Japanese cuisine. It is owned and operated by the team behind two of Auckland's most popular Japanese eateries, Soto in St Mary's Bay and Tokyo Club in Ponsonby Central.

THE FOOD:

Tokyo Bay offers modern Japanese cuisine with delicious flavours complemented by Japanese beverages. You're by the ocean so seafood is appropriate and head chef Chikara Sato is from the top echelon of Japanese sushi chefs from Tokyo – a specialist in the art of sushi and seafood.

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

Book Now for Xmas - Don't miss out.

Open 12 noon until late 7 days.

20 The Strand, Takapuna Beach 09 390 7188 or visit www.tokyobay.co.nz

French Rendez-Vous ABOUT US:

Philippe and Lisa invite you to come in for a delicious French meal, now that we have a BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU, at Auckland's ONLY Lakeside Café/Restaurant next to the PumpHouse Theatre.

We are open for DINNER when there is a Theatre Show on at the PumpHouse, otherwise bookings are essential every evening.

Soirées Musicales : Open piano every night ! Play your favourite song and sing along on the new black right piano in the Restaurant.

THE FOOD:

Traditionnal French cuisine for lunch and dinner, including stunning galettes (savoury crêpe) and delicious omelette or try the onion soup, as well as month-watering French desserts such as "Liza" dark chocolate mousse on soft biscuit, salt caramel coulis and nougatine on top. Bon Appétit!

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

"Beaujolais Nouveau" Wine comes out on Thursday the 19th of November.

Dinner menu (starter $13, main $28, dessert $9).

Book your table ! Seats limited.

Cheers ! Bon Appétit !

French Rendez-Vous, Killarney Park, Takapuna 09 487 0009

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Paper Moon ABOUT US:

The clink of glasses toasting the end of a working day, a casual catch up for weekend brunch, a celebratory dinner with the family, a morning coffee, an early evening bite before heading onwards...

All reasons why people love Paper Moon.

This prime, popular spot on the corner of Beach Road and Montrose Terrace is endlessly abuzz with activity, drawing regulars and visitors alike with its unrivalled standards of hospitality in Mairangi Bay.

THE FOOD:

Enjoy our award-winning breakfast, hugely popular Beef Wellington, an Allpress coffee, a Kapiti ice cream to take to the beach…

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

Nicolino ABOUT US:

Take a trip to the Mediterranean without leaving the North Shore! Nicolino Restaurant & Cube Bar has been bringing the tastes and sounds of Greece to Devonport for over 12 years. Live Greek music and entertainment can be arranged at any time for groups requiring that little bit extra for their function.

THE FOOD:

Traditional Greek dishes such as moussaka, souvlaki, kleftiko (braised lamb shanks) and spanakopita (spinach, feta cheese, oregano and olives baked in filo pastry) sit alongside Mediterranean specialities such as Catalan duck, and delicious pizzas and pastas. Nicolino’s is both BYO and fully licensed, and provides takeaway pizzas and meals, including free local delivery.

Pepitos ABOUT US:

A truly authentic Spanish Tapas Bar with the largest selection of Spanish Wines and Spanish Beers in New Zealand.

Tapas brought to you by founder of ‘Cook at Home Paella – www.paella.co.nz’ Jose Luis Fowler.

During the day Spanish Deli Products, including Meats, Cheeses, Spanish Torrefacto Coffee and much more are sold.

THE FOOD:

Full Hot Tapas Menu which changes regularly including our signature PEPITO dishes (Deluxe Tapas Sandwiches)

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER Book your Christmas party today!

‘Happy Hour’ every day from 3-6pm. Wednesday $10 cocktails all night.

Open 7am to 11pm.

Paper Moon, 437 Beach Road, Mairangi Bay 09 479 8872

Open Mon to Sun 4pm - Late.

103 Victoria Road, Devonport 09 446 6664 www.nicolinorestaurant.co.nz

Pepitos, Open 7 days from 11am to late 154 Kitchener Road, Milford 0800 PEPITOS mailus@pepitos.email

Have a restaurant and want a good way to promote it?

Swiss Garden ABOUT US:

Andre and Jenny Habegger welcome you to the newly named Swiss Garden (previously Latin Larder). Enjoy a range of beautifully crafted food with a Swiss influence, great coffee and a relaxed atmosphere. Taste their Swiss Ice range of handcrafted, organic fruit ice cream and sorbets, made onsite everyday. Hidden behind the cafe is a private garden with a marquee and heaters that is available for hire, with catering options available.

To get your restaurant advertised in our popular Channel Eating out guide contact

Claudia Renford: claudia@channelmag.co.nz 021 794 601

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THE FOOD:

Swiss fusion dishes for breakfast and lunch include Moroccan Lamb shanks, Ricotta and Zucchini Fritters, Mushrooms on Brioche, Twice baked goat cheese tart, Swiss meats with cheese, carrot marmalade, olives, pickled vegetables, toasted mutschli. We have gluten free, dairy free and vegan meals available.

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

Come and say hello! Sit in and try our Croque Madame perhaps, or our traditional Swiss recipe organic ice cream with up to 48% fruit content!

Opening hours: Tues-Fri 6.30am - 3pm, Sat & Sun 7 - 3pm.

172 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 489 5563 facebook.com/swissgardencafe

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Robert Harris ABOUT US:

At Robert Harris Milford we're experts at making coffee for Kiwi tastes, not only because we're Kiwis but because we're passionate about what we do and know every day is an opportunity to do things better. The coffee that so many New Zealanders enjoy today began as one man’s obsession with excellence in 1952. Yes Robert Harris has been around serving Kiwi tastes since then! Great coffee can only be produced if the ingredients are excellent and the process is perfect.

THE FOOD:

Enjoy the revamped menu and refreshed style of cabinet food. Unpretentious value for money good honest simple Kiwi food of the highest quality.

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

Chefs Special Chicken Burrito served with side salad $16.50 Open 7 days a week, 6.30am - 4.00pm 09 489 7040 10 Milford Rd, Milford

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Bird on a Wire ABOUT US:

Bird On A Wire is a destination for food that is both nutritious and delicious. Set up by friends who wanted to bring the notion of a local 'chicken shop' to Auckland, Bird On A Wire has gone from strength to strength, opening its fourth and largest store in Takapuna

THE FOOD:

Handmade real food takeaways focused around free range rotisserie chicken, seasonal salads, and other takeaway fare. In addition to the best free range chook this town has seen, we also serve dine-in and takeaway breakfast, organic espresso, fresh juice, soups & great New Zealand wine and craft beer.

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

We have a delicious new range of desserts to give your meals a sweet ending. Pictured is the Flat White Frozen Pop, drizzled with espresso chocolate sauce and a sprinkling of coffee beans, also on offer are tempting treats like White & Dark Chocolate Brownie, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and thick chocolate fudge sauce, an adults only Affogato, and mouthwatering pie from The Pie Piper.

Fortieth & Hurstmere, 40 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Open 7.30am - late, 7 days 09 486 5436 birdonawire.co.nz

The Hub ABOUT US:

The Hub in the heart of Milford is the place to meet. Great food at pub prices, gaming room, jukebox, big TV screen or one of our entertainment nights listed.

THE FOOD:

A great selection of pub meals at great pub prices Check out our new menu - all mains $15. We welcome RSA members for $10 meals

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER

Karaoke/Open Mic Night: Every Wednesday Live Music: Sun 1st Nov - Leon at 5pm Fri 6th Nov - Two Flat Whites and a Mocha Sun 16th Nov - Gunsmiths, 5pm Sun 29th Nov - Solo Artist ‘Dave’, 5pm Quiz Night: Every Tuesday & Thursday.

Open Mon- Sat 11am to close.

Sun 1pm to close. 09 489 4480 145 Kitchener Road Milford (behind New World)

The Commons ABOUT US:

Our approach to food is playful with respect for the classics. We firmly believe that food should play a central role in the social environment, as it has throughout history. Our menus cater to large groups, intimate dining experiences and more casual catch up's with family and friends.

THE FOOD:

Under Executive Chef Jimmy Pask and Head Chef Jarrod McGregor we source the highest quality seasonal produce from trusted suppliers and from local producers whenever possible. Our aim is to present modern Kiwi cuisine at it's best.

NEED TO KNOW: NOVEMBER Private dining now available

Commons Bar and Courtyard Open 7 days from 12.00 Commons bistro open Wednesday to Saturday - 6pm until late 21 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna thecommons.co.nz

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WALLACE COTTON

Beautifully thick cotton beach towels $59.90 24 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 551 7767 wallacecotton.com

FESTIVE FUN GIFT IDEAS

LIBBY'S FINE JEWELLERY

Just launched our new GW nautical range.

Order for Christmas our classic “Block” made in any metal of your choice.

Pictured: Sterling silver & 9ct yellow gold.

408 Lake Road, Takapuna 09 489 9948 libbys.co.nz

HOMAGE

The Ball Chair - or Globe Chair as it's called sometimes - was designed by Eero Arnio in 1963, using one of the most simple geometric forms - the ball.

Available with speakers installed and input for iPod/iPad/laptop.

75 Barrys Point Road, Takapuna 09 488 9012 homage.co.nz

THE SHEEPSKIN FACTORY

TOSCA & SALOME Medusa’s Rule Statement Collar, $89.95 2 The Strand, Takapuna toscaandsalome.co.nz

URBAN + BEACH FURNITURE A range of Lanterns with cop per interior, superb when lite up with a candle!

Prices start at $35, available, mini, small, medium and large sizes 31 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay 09 479 9577 urban-beach.co.nz

NEXT DOOR GALLERY

‘Royal’ Candlesticks by Julie Collis.

Bone china and 22 carat gold handmade celebratory pieces that shine. $145/$195 each.

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The York is a unique combination of form and function – the warmth of sheepskin combined with the water proofness and functionality of a Wellington boot!

34 Barrys Point Road Takapuna 09.4862679 www.thesheepskinfactory.co.nz

DESIGNWORX

Large emerald glass pendant $39.95 64 Vauxhall Road, Devonport 09 445 1098 designworxnz.co.nz

VAST INTERIOR

Hive Vase $85 113 Wairau Rd, Wairau Valley 09 444 8278 vastinterior.co.nz

FLORIENNE

Peonies are here! Don’t miss out this season or you will have to wait another year! Enjoy NZ grown Peonies at www.florienne.co.nz 60 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna 09 486 6438 florienne.co.nz

DEVONPORT LINGERIE

SHUT THE FRONT DOOR Sunnylife Inflatable Pineapple $99 57 Barrys Point Road, Takapuna 09 486 7771

Pierre Cardin Modal Robe as featured in Paula Ryan Style. Made from wood fiber its natural, slinky and sexy.

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PICK ME FLOWERS

Come and get inspired!

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GUS&FANNIE DESIGN

Ashley & Co Wash Up, $29.95 Made in New Zealand.

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ANNA & JADEN JEWELLERS

Gift Ideas From Anna & Jaden Jewellers.

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3 Wise Men: Takapuna

General Manager Damian Dobb at the new Takapuna store.

A BIT OF A YARN One day in 2004, 3 of us - all mates - were having a general chat about life, as you do, and we got to the topic of shirts here in New Zealand. All three of us had lived overseas where selection, price and the ability to buy on-line meant that shirt shopping was actually a pleasure. However back here the choice and cost of shirts meant we were just not buying them on a regular basis. And we were sure we weren’t the only ones who felt like this.

The landscape was changing in the way men were dressing.

We noticed that while a lot of guys here would still rather cut off their arm than go clothes shopping there was an increasing awareness of fashion amongst guys. And back then, while you could pay the earth for a designer number, or grab a low cost, low quality item that lasted about as long as a pork chop in the sun, there was nothing for the guys who wanted to look good but didn’t want to pay the earth for it.

So we decided to put our money where our mouths were and established 3 Wise Men with just a few (but very important) rules:

10 YEARS & NOW 10 STORES Takapuna is taking us into double digits! We have looked on the North Shore for some bricks and mortar over the years. Locations offered were not quite right, but we could not ignore the transformation that has been and still is happening in Takapuna.

Hurstmere Road is a real go to place now on the Shore with some great coffee shops, great eateries and the fantastic retail landscape that has definitely gone up a few notches over the past few years. We just hope that we compliment our new neighbours!

The Rules • Make it easy for people to buy 3 Wise Men by making quality fashionable gear at affordable prices.

3 Wise Men, 6 Hurstmere Road Takapuna 09 489 8252 • Always have strong online offers, as well as welcoming and well-stocked 3wisemen.co.nz stores with awesome staff offering great service.

• Keep everything simple. Especially pricing. We started with all our shirts $120 each or 3 for 3 hundy. Today, nothing’s changed - much to the ongoing disappointment of our accountant.

• Ensure all our shirts are made of the softest, richest 100% double ply cotton and make sure everything we make wears beautifully and is made to last.

Madeline (pictured) has also had her • GBR. This stands for Good Buggers Rule. We like good buggers. We try to be own journey moving not only over good buggers. We try to work with good buggers. It seems to work. Many the bridge but over the mountains of our staff and customers have been with us since the start. They’re good & water from Christchurch for this buggers. And they rule. opportunity. Maddy, who has worked • Go the extra mile. On everything. Check out the contrast materials in our for 3 Wise Men since the rebuild shirts, the Argentinean red leather soles on our shoes or the signature linings of our two stores in Christchurch of our suits. after the earthquakes, leapt at the • Don’t follow fashion. Lead it. We’ve always described our style as 'Traditional opportunity to open our new store with a Twist' which means you’ll always look good in 3 Wise Men. on the Shore - probably something • Have fun. to do with the store being one block from the beach & obviously much These days we still religiously follow these rules even as our range and store warmer up here! Come say g’day numbers have increased. So as we look forward to the next decade in business, to Maddy & check out our new we’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for yours.

Madeline Mortiaux. store…3 Wise Men. All the Best.

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The Offices Mess Stunning views, creative menus, attentive staff, what more could you ask for when choosing a venue to celebrate your special occasion? ‘The Officers Mess’ is an impressive landmark building, situated on the cliff top at Narrow Neck Beach Devonport. Overlooking the Hauraki Gulf out to Rangitoto, ‘The Officers Mess’ provides the perfect backdrop for your special occasion.

The Officers Mess: at Fort Takapuna

The Officers Mess

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Devonport.

Special, unique, distinctive, beautiful, chic to celebrate your special occasion? ‘The OfficersChoosing this venue was a no-brainer for us as right are just some of the adjectives that guests have used from the outset we Jeremy’s passion for food, laid Mess’ is an impressive landmark building, situated to describe the fabulous space that is ‘The Officers back attitude and open approach to our requests was on the cliff top at Narrow Neck Beach Devonport.refreshing in comparison to the multitude of other Mess.’

Opening their doors to the vista of the Rangitoto venues we had visited across Auckland. The location Overlooking the Hauraki Gulf out to Rangitoto, ‘The channel in 2013, word of mouth has made this, the was a big draw card too... Nestled on top of Narrow Officers Mess’ provides perfect backdrop for Neck cliff, the venue was close enough for us to get place on the North Shore to the celebrate your special event. special ‘The Officers Mess’ has delighted and charmed photos from Devonport looking across to Auckland your occasion. guests with their fabulous service and desire to make your day perfect. Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, ‘The Officers Mess’ is the new jewel in the crown in Devonport. Special, Corporate Events and Social Gatherings have all been unique, distinctive, beautiful, chic are just some of the adjectives that celebrated and become treasured memories at ‘The guests have used to describe the fabulous space that is ‘The Officers Officers Mess.’

Mess.’

Opening their doors to the vista of the Rangitoto channel in 2013, word Alex and Legg February 2014 of mouth has Sarah made this, the place on the North Shore to celebrate your “These guys did an amazing job wedding day. special event. ‘The Officers Mess’ has delightedon andour charmed guests with The location is fantastic with a great view of Rangitoto. their fabulous service and desire to make your day perfect. Weddings, The tables were set up just asand weSocial wanted, andhave all been Birthdays, Anniversaries, Corporate Events Gatherings everything look beautiful the staff were very attentive celebrated and become treasured memories at ‘The Officers Mess.’

and efficient. The food and drink were absolutely delicious, our guests can’t stop2014 talking about it” Alex and Sarah Legg February

“These guys did an amazing job on our wedding day. The location is fantastic Claire Twiss December with a great view of Rangitoto. The2014 tables were set up just as we wanted, and everything lookedeverything beautiful, and the werethe very attentive and efficient.

The “You made sostaff easy, food was incredible, food drink were absolutely delicious,We our guests stop talking about it.” theand service was awesome. had acan’t perfect day!”

Claire Twiss 2014 Marcello andDecember Desiree Marcellino March 2015 “You made everything so easy, the food was incredible, the to service was “The Officers Mess’ were a true pleasure work awesome. We had a perfect day!”

City, right on Narrow Neck beach looking out towards Rangitoto Island and some magical ones on the cliff.

Marcello and Desiree Marcellino March 2015 We have only had raving reviews from our guests “The Officers Mess’ were a true pleasure to work with over the months regarding the food.”

we organised our wedding day. Choosing this venue was a no-brainer for us as right from the outset Jeremy’s passion for food, laid back attitude For more information on how to book an event and and open approach to our requests was refreshing in comparison to the create your special day, call Sarah at ‘The Officers multitude of other venues we had visited across Auckland. The location Mess’, on 0210626957. was a big draw card too... Nestled on top of Narrow Neck cliff, the venue was close enough for us to get photos from Devonport looking across to The Officers is also everyoutSunday for Brunch Auckland City, rightMess on Narrow Neckopen beach looking towards Rangitoto from 9am tillmagical 2pm.ones Bookings recommended Island and some on the cliff.are We have only had raving for groups of our 10 guests and over.

Bookings reviews from regarding the food.” for special occasions

and large groups are welcome. The Officers Mess is a licensed premise.

For more information on how to book an event and create your special day, call Sarah at The Officers Mess on 0210626957.

The Brunch is on ourSunday website, The Officers Messmenu is also open every for brunch from 9am until www.theofficersmess.co.nz 2pm. Bookings are recommended for groups of 10 and over. Bookings for www.facebook.com/theofficersmessnz special occasions and large groups are welcome. The Officers Mess is a licensed premise. The Brunch menu is on our website, www.theofficersmess.co.nz For bookings pleasewww.facebook.com/theofficersmessnz call us on 4456377.

For bookings please call us on 09 445 6377.

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Takapuna Beach Business Association: News

Views from the Beach

Terry Holt.

Anna Wishart.

As we write this, the All Blacks have secured our place in the Rugby World Cup Final against the Aussies, and we are crossing our fingers that by the time you are reading this, we will have reclaimed the cup! Takapuna is ramping up our support and have given out over 500 packets of black and white jelly beans, 500 black and white rugby balls, and countless black and white balloons to rugby fans all throughout the town centre! It is so exciting to see a whole community come together to support our team!

This month we have a number of new businesses to welcome to the Takapuna family and more opening over the next few months!

3 Wise Men opened their new Hurstmere Road store at the beginning of the month and are loving the community vibe in the area. 3 Wise Men stocks high quality men’s business shirts at an affordable price and a ‘keep it simple’ rule – Perfect for men who don’t like to spend hours shopping! Make sure you pop in and say hi to Maddy and the team, theey would love to meet you all!

Maddy, the manager of The shop for all of your party needs, 3 Wise Men Takapuna.

‘Poppy Seed’ has also recently opened on Lake Road. Poppy Seed is the ultimate place to find anything you can imagine for your party supplies! Poppy Seed is 100% NZ owned and operated and love to help their customers bring the excitement to the party.

Shore City Mall has also welcomed new retailers over the last few weeks. The Christmas Heirloom Shop is now open and after a very busy opening, they will be at Shore City until after Christmas.

Goldmark Jewellery have a pop up shop in the mall and a new retailer to Shore City, Funtech offers mobile phone repairs and accessories.

Gourmet Food Store, Gourmet Heaven is opening early November and is stocking a delectable range of locally sourced artisan food and goodies!

We have heard a rumour about a new addition to the bustling Fortieth & Hurstmere Laneway with a popular (and incredibly delicious) burger joint opening early next year, but we will let you decipher that one!

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The arrival of daylight savings has bought Takapuna our first glance at some warmer weather and judging by how many people are making the most of our gorgeous beach already, we sure are in for a cracking summer!

We have a number of exciting events in Takapuna coming up over the summer months - we suggest you get in on the action and check them out!

The Harcourts Beach Series kicks off on Tuesday the 3rd of November and runs every Tuesday evening with a number of new races and options this year!

On the 13th of November we welcome back the Cycling Rumour has it….

NZ Crtiterium Championships.

This is a fast paced, thrilling race that is a highly anticipated event on the Takapuna Beach Events Calendar. Racing kicks off at 5:30, and ultimate viewing is at one of our fantastic Hurstmere Road bars – Book a table, or get in early to avoid missing out!

The Finn Gold Cup, an Olympic Sailing Qualifier is hitting the water at the end of November on the 21st-29th but with many teams arriving over the next few weeks it is going to be a great opportunity to watch these top class sailors train in the lead up to the final.

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Events this month: 3rd November – Beach Series Starts 3rd November – Melbourne Cup 4th November – Imperial Russian Ballet – Bruce Mason Centre 6th November – AotearoaHA: Rising Stars – Bruce Mason Centre 13th November – Bike NZ Criterium Championships 16th-19th November – Auckland Sailing Champs 16th November – Soul Food, Kelvin Cruickshank – The PumpHouse 21st - 29th November – Finn Gold Cup 26th November – An Evening with the Topp Twins – Bruce Mason Centre 10th December – Takapuna Beach Christmas Carnival 15th-18th January – Takapuna Beach Summer Days 28th February – Tri NZ Triathlon

Rocky loving the longer evenings on the beach!

Photo by Antony Elley.

Photo by Antony Elley.

Our visitors enjoying the FREE balloon art hitting the streets.

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For the Home: with Home Fabrics, Takapuna

Dreaming of a White Christmas (tree) ...and cakes that are non-gluten free!

Phew! Thank God that is over! The final grandchild’s birthday of the year has been and gone. No more popping balloons frightening the littlies. No more sugared-up kids in meltdown. No more tasteless gluten free birthday cakes. No more glitter in your undies when you get home and no more dull grandparent birthday presents. (Whilst on the subject, why is it that grandparents are expected to give the dull stuff, like books and pencils and school needs and leave the fun stuff the parents, aunties and friends? I want to give the fun stuff!!! I want to be a fun granddad!!! Anyway, I have less time left to do the fun stuff, so I should be doing that and the parents should have to be the dull ones. But I digress). Now we only have two son-in-laws and two daughters’ birthdays to get through and then it’s Christmas, when we will have all of the above but in overload mode. Wouldn’t miss a moment of that time with them though.

Hopefully by the time this article goes to print we will have the Takapuna store all decorated and the wonderful Christmas gift ideas and decorations that Elaine and Michael have sourced over the last 12 months, all on display.

From what I have seen in a sneak preview, this year’s selection is great and there are some really different decorations to dress your home, tree and table this festive season. Make sure you get down to the store early this month to get the best pickings.

The tree before.

The tree as it was before decoration and installation.

We always try to dress the store well for the Christmas season and I have wanted to have a really tall (4.5 metre) tree with the best decorations on the North Shore…

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We always try to dress the store well for the Christmas season and I have wanted to have a really tall (4.5 metre) tree with the best decorations on the North Shore, so Ron and I set about building one from the beautiful Louis Alexander fabric, Eden. After many trials and much cursing and swearing on my part, we think we have it mastered and it SHOULD all work on the day.

Well it does in trials anyway. Call down and see how we get on. If we get it right, it could be quite spectacular.

Christmas is such a magical time and this year it is an odd number year, which means we have dinner at our home (even number years at the in-laws and odd numbers at ours). The entire family will be there but despite all the help it is still a huge, tiring effort for Bad Jelly to organise, and then still be ready to head off on holiday at eight the next morning, as is my plan. I find that somehow I look forward to the day more and more the older I get. I can only hope and pray that no one has come up with the recipe for a damn gluten free Christmas cake.

Home Fabrics, 28 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 486 1103 homefabrics.co.nz

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15% OFF SHOES AND CLOTHING THIS WEEKEND ONLY SATURDAY 7TH & SUNDAY 8TH NOVEMBER

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Takapuna News This monthly round up of Takapuna community news is contributed by Rachael Bro, Takapuna North Community Co-ordinator.

This month at

Rachael Bro.

Takapuna

Community Fun in Takapuna!

It’s that time of year again! Summer is on its way and we have our team ready to bring some free Summer Fun opportunities to play with our extensive range of toys at a park near you! The weather is starting to settle, so let’s get outside and enjoy the sunshine and have a play with the kids in the park. We will also be at the Hauraki School Fair, Saturday 14th November from 4pm-8pm.

Wanted: Takapuna North Community Trust are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to assist our board to try make a difference by fostering engagement within each of our communities and with Council, during this time when Council is promoting empowered communities and communityled development. If you are interested please contact Rachael Bro on office@takapunatrust.org.nz or phone 486 2098.

OWN Our Women’s Network – Games Night – Friday 6th November – 4.30pm-6.30pm – Rothesay Room, Browns Bay Community Centre, 2 Glen Road, Browns Bay - $5. This is an intergenerational family event, where participants are invited to “release the child within”, enjoy sharing the fun and friendship in playing board and other family games. Get out the games you have been storing in the cupboard and bring them along to share. Teach others and learn from others. Experience an afternoon of fun and friendship. Cost $5 per head, chidren under 10 years free. Nibbles will be served. Please phone Joan on 483 9671 to register or for more information.

Summer Fun – FREE Pre-school Play – 10am-12noon. Pre-school play sessions are an opportunity for under 5 year olds and parents/caregivers to play with our great range of toys for free in the park and meet one another. Families in Parks offer a broader range of toys suitable for children aged 0-10 years. Please note, these are not drop-and-go sessions parents/ caregivers need to supervise their children.

The sessions are casual and no booking is required. All we ask is participants respectfully share and take care in using our equipment. Pre-school art play has an art tutor area plus the usual toys. Please note: we are unable to run the events in wet conditions. Please phone Rachael Bro on 029 201 2975 if unsure.

FREE Community Art Classes – Tuesdays – 2pm-4pm – Mary Thomas Centre, 3 Gibbons Road, Takapuna – REGISTRATION REQUIRED – LIMITED SPACES. An inspiring free art class for ALL abilities. Come and make some new friends and learn from an experienced art teacher and each other. “I feel really inspired through the art classes, my eyes have been opened. Heloisa has so much to share.” (Chrissie, art student).

Classes limited to 10 participants. (Last month for this year – classes break December-January.)

For more information phone Rachael Bro on 029 201 2975 or email office@takapunatrust.org.nz Thank you to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board in enabling the above events.

Rachael Bro (Takapuna North Community Coordinator – Castor Bay, Milford, Forrest Hill, Sunnynook, Takapuna.)

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Pack & Send, Takapuna

Shop In Takapuna

BARDSLEYS LIGHTING & DESIGN 3-5 Auburn Street, Takapuna • Phone 489 9099 • Email sales@bardsleyslighting.co.nz

Is Your Christmas 2015 Sending Sorted?

PACK & SEND Takapuna is your "one stop shop" for all your Christmas Gift packaging and freight needs. When you need to send your gifts nationwide and overseas you can rely on PACK & SEND's experience to package it and get it delivered, safely and on time.

Jane and Jeremy Bain, the franchisees at Pack & Send Takapuna have a "No Limits" approach when helping customers solve packaging and freight problems. Now you have a better alternative to NZ Post to get your Christmas sending sorted – Stress Free. “It’s a busy and stressful time of the year for many so we make it quick and easy to send your special items” says Jeremy Whether you have one small gift or a mountain of goodies for Santa’s sleigh, PACK & SEND has a service that will fit your needs. From low-cost traceable courier to precision, sensitive freight services. Around New Zealand or the world they have a service for your needs.

Unfortunately the elves in the shopping malls do not wrap your gifts to stand up to the rigors of freight. PACK & SEND can safely pack your gifts into one of their super-strong cartons with bubblewrap or foam chips for maximum protection while they are travelling to their final destination. “We also sell packing materials if you choose to pack it yourself but many of our customer prefer us to professionally pack” says Jane PACK & SEND provides service, systems and packaging to make your freight experience as simple and smooth as possible. You don't need to open an account; they send anything, anywhere and take care of the hassles.

With our great location on Lake Road, Takapuna and parking available right outside the door. We make it convenient to drop off your parcels for domestic or international delivery. With no long queues and friendly service it’s a great time to start planning something special for your family and friends. Give the team at Takapuna a call to get a price estimate. Now PACK & SEND have got your Christmas Sending sorted.

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(09) 486 3355 Music Streaming • Turntables • Loudspeakers and much more…

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WINE: with Glengarry Takapuna & Devonport

Catering for a Festive Event

How to work out your Wine, Beer and Spirit requirements natural carbonated drinks like Stoke Ginger Beer.

If you’ve been charged with organising the drinks for this year’s Christmas party, Liz Wheadon.

• Low Alcohol options – Cider has grown in popularity here are a few helpful tips to get you through it. over the last few years and the range that’s available Firstly, you need to define the type of party – a cocktail party, drinks for a few hours, now is quite something ; there’s some wonderful local options and new a full dinner, late night party, lunch or breakfast – what’s the format? The next thing to imported Ciders like the Aspall Apple Cyder all the way from Suffolk in the UK. work out is the split of male and female and to understand who is coming along!

Armed with all that information, here are a few general tips and bits of information; • Ice – keeping everything cold on those hot summer days coming is a challenge; putting the drinks outside in a large ice bin, filled with ice, is also a great way to ensure that the fridge stays a little clearer for keeping the food • 1 bottle of wine will serve 6 – 8 glasses of wine, depending on the size of the glass. cold.

• How do you work out how many drinks per person you should cater for? Working • Kegs of Beer – not just a student flat thing! At Glengarry Victoria Park you can on these numbers below will give you a good balance as some people won’t drink organize to hire a keg pump and order your favourite handcrafted Beer Keg. and some may have a glass or two more: If you’ve got the numbers, why not!

If the event is over say 2 – 3 hours and is a cocktail party, drinks for a • Food – don’t forget the food; it’s good host responsibility to feed your guests few hours or a casual get together, then work on 2-3 drinks per person as well. Dida’s Foodstore Jervois Road offers a takeout catering menu – for 2 -3 hours whether it’s canapés, sandwiches to go, salads, picnic hampers, antipasto For a dinner, work on about 3 - 4 drinks per person platters or a cheese board, the list is endless.

If the event is more of a party, then 3-5 drinks per person is the best • Glass hire – we are big on great glasses at Glengarry and have stocks of calculation our Riedel and Eisch glasses to hire out; we also have a range of everyday • Understanding your female/male split will help you work out the beer/wine ratio glasses available for hire with purchase of wine from Glengarry.

- although that’s of course a huge generalization in itself – but you’ve got to start somewhere.

• Water/Non Alcoholic drinks – something not to forget; it’s very important to look That’s a general guide to get you started. Don’t hesitate to contact the team at after the sober drivers. There’s a great range available – from sparkling water, to Glengarry to assist you further. www.glengarry.co.nz

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Health & Fitness: with Pilates Unlimited

Fashion Advice with Victoria J Designer Workshop

Getting Ready for Summer with Pilates Unlimited Stand taller, stretch further, feel stronger and move quicker. Pilates Unlimited is a specially designed boutique studio located since 2000 in Northcroft Street (just along from The Department Store) offering the true teachings of Authentic Pilates.

Using the Authentic Pilates technique they help you to work to achieve – more body control, strength, tone, improved flexibility and posture, and significantly increase your fitness and wellbeing.

“Our number one priority is to meet the needs of our clients, many of our Max Russell. clients have been coming for many years and Authentic Pilates has become part of their everyday life’s,” says Owner/ Instructor Carole Fraser Max Russell of Campbells Bay has been a client since 2003, here is what Max has to say. “I was attracted to Pilates because of its reputation for helping with general wellness with the emphasis on both strength and flexibility. I have since come to appreciate the absolute importance of ‘core’ strength and the need to maintain flexibility through a structured regime of stretching, particularly your back and leg muscles.

“The team at Pilates Unlimited are fantastic, very committed and they are very in tune with the individual needs of each person under their care. I personally start my days on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings at 7am with my instructor Ray Medemblik. I have no hesitation in recommending Pilates Unlimited Authentic Studio to anyone contemplating improving their health and wellbeing.”

Pilates Unlimited, 18 Northcroft St, Takapuna 09 486 1018 pilatesunlimited.co.nz

Your fashion questions answered

Victoria Jones.

Q: A:

Help! Why is it so hard to find the perfectly fitting pant?

- Beverley Indeed this is a dilemma faced by many, due to the differing body shapes and the variation of sizes between brands. Unfortunately, most brands are mass produced off shore, and this doesn’t often cater to the kiwi shape. Where possible, look for New Zealand designed and produced and think “locally crafted” to find a figure flattering fit.

A wise old owl once told me if you find a perfect fitting pant, buy two! In-fact, buy three in different colours.

Nothing has a woman feeling and looking more confident than stepping out in a trend setting trouser showing all the right curves, with comfort to boot!

This season’s pants come in varying lengths. From cropped ¾ capri to 7/8th and long, it’s a matter of finding the right proportion for your shape. You should always have a pair of essential black and crisp white pants in your closet. Once you have this sorted, add in a pair of printed trousers or a pair with pocket detailing to your repertoire.

Think daytime flats, like espadrilles and canvas sneakers, for a take me anywhere look, or slip on some satin evening pants with heels for all out glamour.

CHALLENGE YOURSELF AUTHENTIC STUDIO FOR MEN & WOMEN At Pilates Unlimited we work with our clients by providing a challenging workout for people of all ages and fitness levels.

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Strengthen your abdominals Increase flexibility Improve posture Create longer, leaner muscles

Of course a great pair of pants needs the perfect partner – a great top! Bring on the sunshine with a bright block colour or summer print. The tops are not short on detailing either. Our favourites are lace or net trimmed sleeves , split shoulder , cut-outs and floaty chiffon. With a huge array of shapes from fitted to flowing, it’s easy to find the ideal top for your perfect pants. We want to see you strut your stuff this summer!

Tracey Bowyer, Personal Stylist, Victoria J

Victoria J - Designer Workshop Not your average boutique Spend $250 in-store and receive an exclusive travel candle Come and experience Authentic Pilates with Certified Instructors.

18 Northcroft Street, Takapuna Beach – Phone 486 1018

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Pick Me Flowers: Takapuna

Escape Day Spa, Takapuna

Sissy Du and Glenice Anderson.

Pick of the Bunch From life’s little hiccups to momentous occasions, there is a story behind each fragrant bouquet of flowers, gathered and grouped into lavish bunches by Glenice Anderson, Lead Designer and Manager and her team of florists at Pick Me on Lake Road, Takapuna.

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“Everybody, who comes in our store has a story to tell, so you have to come to work with an open mind! You need to be prepared to greet a joyous happy bride one day, someone who might be grieving at a loss of a loved one the next or sense the flutter of a first date excitement – wanting to make an impression,” says Glenice.

The psychology of the job is all part of the joy and fulfilment that they receive daily on their quest to make the perfect posy.

“When you see the joy in our customers’ eyes, that we have made exactly what they envisioned, that is what makes this job so worthwhile,” enthuses Glenice, who knew she wanted to be a florist from the tender age of 13. After working internationally, and then returning to Auckland, she started with owner Sissy Du, setting up, what was previously Lifestyle Flora, until a chance opportunity to get into the Pick Me franchise opened and they grabbed it.

Now they have a great team, including Suzanne Simmons and Abigail Wood, who work tirelessly to create beautiful bouquets for brides, babies and businesses.

“We can cater for every occasion, budget and event,” adds Glenice. ‘The philosophy I work with is, to have really good products, making sure that, if I get a bargain at the markets, then my customers get the bargain, it’s making sure all the designs go out to our clients at the absolute highest standard.”

They work with fresh and artificial flowers and can whip up a posy of artificials, that to the discerning eye look every bit as real as fresh ones. “Artificial flowers have come along way since the plastic ones of the 90’s! They look a lot more real nowadays!” Exclaims Glenice.

You can complement any bouquet with a number of their gift ideas, including a gorgeous selection of MOR products and New Zealand owned and made candles, or a selection of plush toys. But their collaboration with Sissy’s own jewellery designs with semi-precious gems, means you can give something a little extra special in your next bouquet.

“I make and design jewellery and many pieces feature flowers in some form,” adds Sissy, who is successfully combining her two passions with Pick Me – flowers and jewellery – something women worldwide would adore, including here on the Shore.

Pick Me, 447 Lake Road, Takapuna 09 4863672 info@pick-me.co.nz

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Health & Fitness: with Les Mills Takapuna

In Celebration of Moderation It’s that time of year when the layers start to come off and people begin to consider their summer fitness regime. For many it’s been a winter of sedentary hibernation and returning to exercise is a big step.

There’s a lot of information available for anyone interested in losing weight.

There is plenty of easily accessible scientific data, plus there’s a mainstream social media obsession with diet and exercise. Nobody on the grid is short of ideas or motivational information, so in theory there’s never been an easier time to lose weight. Yet in practice, Ministry of Health statistics show that the prevalence of obesity in adults has increased three-fold since the 1970s.

My theory is that there’s too much information available. I first trained as a PT 20 years ago in simpler times. We were taught to prescribe the basics of lunge, squat, press-up, pull-up, plank plus mixed intensity cardio. Diet advice of the day was drink water, get your five-plus, follow the food pyramid, limit your “simple” carbs. The advice wasn’t comprehensive, it wasn’t even optimal but it worked because moderation and restraint were still in the vocabulary. Fizzy was for parties.

Modern culture favours the “all or nothing” approach. The would-be recreational exerciser is bombarded with extreme images and slogans depicting the “go hard or go home” mentality. Moderate exercise seems out of fashion and even getting “five plus” is no longer good enough - you need special blenders, the latest “it” green food and if it’s not organic it’s not worth it. Being healthy has become quite complicated.

The extreme regime is very appealing just prior to summer. The promise of dramatic results in a short amount of time is very enticing and people like to embrace a big exciting goal using cutting edge techniques. The problem is that going from being sedentary to exercising four or five times a week while slashing your calories is a big leap for body, mind, spirit and family life. Many people crash and burn early in the regime, particularly if it coincides with the start of the festive season. It’s easy to use one food blow-out, injury or scheduling setback as an opportunity to drop all health habits. If you’re a bit of a perfectionist it can be hard to accept things not going according to the plan and it’s more comfortable to

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The problem is that going from being sedentary to exercising four or five times a week while slashing your calories is a big leap for body, mind, spirit and family life. abandon restraint and embrace chaos until the new year. This isn’t a healthy or useful mindset.

Maybe this summer you could give the moderate approach a try. At Les Mills Takapuna there is a huge variety of exercise options available, whether you like high or low intensity, the buzz of the class environment or the independence of your own program. Even if you’re well out of the habit of exercise and you feel like your body is an obstacle course of injuries and ailments you can still find an option that gives you forward progress without aggravating existing conditions.

A healthy regime is not just about looking nice at Christmas parties. Being in the right weight zone with a base level of fitness maximizes your chances of living a long, independent, fulfilling life characterized by joy and freedom, not worry and dependence. You don’t need to upend your entire life to start on the path to fitness. With a gradual, sensible approach you can create an upward spiral of healthy habits to make positive changes to your weight, your health and your life.

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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Libby's Fine Jewellery Takapuna

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The Sun Will Guide Us The new Maui Jim sunglasses have hit the shelves. Here at Haydons David Haydon. you know how much we love excellent quality at a great price.

That is why we are so excited to bring you the new Maui Jim sunglass models for 2015.

Libby Lewis .

Objects of Desire Set amongst bustling Lake Road and just before you hit Esmond Road from Takapuna, stands the look of lux. On display is an exquisite array of rare and precious jewels, all hand picked and sourced from diamond specialists.

These precious and unique designs are the heart and soul of Libby’s passion, which stemmed from a chance opportunity to forgo her career as a lawyer and focus on her dream - to create and adorn women with statement pieces of jewellery.

“Libby’s came about after I personally couldn’t find a piece of jewellery I had envisioned and I realised there was a gap in the market for bespoke jewellery. I also felt there was a lack of knowledge surrounding these precious stones and I wanted to learn more – so I decided to study diamonds and gain the qualifications and knowledge needed to advise and design these precious gems,” she says.

That was over 12 years ago and after working with top diamond specialists, including a stint in Dubai, Libby’s expertise as a specialist in her field grew, and upon coming back to New Zealand, she branched out on her own and opened Libby’s.

Dedicated to perfection, Libby sources only from reputable merchants and her store is a haven of classic, timeless and some unique one-off pieces that she has personally designed and selected – waiting to be snapped up by the style-centric women of the Shore.

“Diamonds are an amazing natural phenomenon,” says Libby, something she values worthy of an investment. “I believe we should embrace the European style – where diamonds and jewellery are on show and not hidden away in a box. They should be worn and celebrated, and passed down through the generations. Why ‘invest’ in a designer handbag, when you can have diamonds!” She exclaims.

Her attention to detail, goes beyond her mastery in designing and choosing fine and delicate pieces for her store; she will take everything into consideration when guiding her clients with the right pieces and offers one on one consultations. “My aim is for every bespoke piece I create to be everything my customer dreamed of and more. When I hear the words “oh I love that” I know we have hit upon the right design. The final outcome needs to be a total thrill to the wearer. It’s surprising the things we often don’t think about and it’s my job to guide you through and make sure you have the right ring (for example) to suit your lifestyle.” This is particularly important for impending proposals “I make the boys do their homework before they buy!” She says with a cheeky laugh.

Her desire to ‘empower women with jewellery’ is intoxicating and believes women should invest in themselves and buy their own: “Why wait for someone else to do it, when you can do it yourself!”

Not only does she cater for women, she also has a large range of men’s rings, cuff links, bracelets and her latest nautical GW range – a collaboration with a local sailmaker.

“I am very excited about this new GW range, not only on a professional level, but also on a personal level, as I have named the range in honour of my father – who loved the sea, and precious stones too.” The range will be unisex and will the perfect gift for all those boating enthusiasts. Go to www.libby.co.nz to view the range.

Libby’s Fine Jewellery, 408 Lake Road, Takapuna Auckland 0622, New Zealand P 09 489 9948 E libby@libbys.co.nz

Come in and see all the new styles, we especially love the new sports model Waterman with its wrap around style which gives you great protection from the UV and the added benefit of a strap to keep them on and vents in the lens to prevent fogging. For those who like a little bit of fashion in their sunglass you will love the new light weight retro models Hana Bay and Keanae. The Stillwater is for those who like something a bit special it folds up and fits snuggly in to its own compact case.

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Come in today and ask us to show you all that is new in Maui Jim sunglasses.

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enableMe: Financial Personal Trainers

How would you change your life if you knew you're going to live to 100?

EnableMe's Katie Wesney explores the question...

The Retirement Commissioner, Diane Maxwell is asking us that question.

This certainly got me thinking!

In our financial space, we need to challenge our traditional beliefs around our retirement.

A BNZ report just released states that almost a third of people won't have paid off their mortgages by the standard retirement age of 65. This we absolutely have to change.

Even if you have paid off your mortgage, most people do not have enough money to pay for the sort of retirement they want.

For those of us who think they can rely on an inheritance, you may be sorely disappointed. We’re living longer than ever. By 2050 one in four New Zealanders will be over 65, Maxwell says. Family homes that in the past have been bequeathed after a retiree's death are now being re-mortgaged to help fund up to 35 year-plus retirements.

Education, "a bed until you are 30" and "some wise words" are what many can now expect instead of the family home or assets, Maxwell says.

For those of us who think they can rely on an inheritance, you may be sorely disappointed. We’re living longer than ever. By 2050 one in four New Zealanders will be over 65…

In 2013 it was recommended to the government that New Zealand should increase the pension age to 67 by 2017, with a 10-year notice period before it came into effect. The core principle is to ensure that each resident enjoys the same proportion of their life receiving government superannuation.

I feel the emphasis should be on us helping ourselves. Kiwisaver is definitely helping but in general we are not currently saving enough for retirement.

To fund an enjoyable retirement you need to have a cash surplus while you are still working, own a property and pay off your mortgage as soon as possible. In conjunction with this you need a savings or investment strategy to ensure you are going to end up with the money you need by the time you need it.

It is scary and confronting for many people when they realise they do not have enough money to pay for the sort of retirement they want.

How much will you need?

This differs from person to person depending on your lifestyle. To fund your retirement you need to have saved enough money or be able to earn enough equity to live the lifestyle you enjoy. You need to understand what you need to be happy now, balanced with what you need to be happy in the future.

Consider: • How much do you need each year to be fund your lifestyle?

• What are your travel plans when you retire and how much will this cost?

• Factor in large one-off costs e.g. car replacements • Do you plan on downsizing your home? This is particularly important if you still have a mortgage at retirement age.

• Do you have a superannuation policy? If so, how much are you likely to receive when you retire?

• Some people still factor in an inheritance – this is increasingly unlikely for many people. It’s hard to rely on this when you have no control over it.

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You need to be able to fund your retirement until the age you are likely to die based on general statistics and your family history. You need to understand what your annual deficit will be in retirement to understand how much your retirement will cost you and if any shortfall exists.

So what? Act now! Financial success is not about how much money you make, but how much you keep. If this overwhelms you or you simply don’t have time to work out how much you will need in retirement, you should enlist the help of an expert.

Don’t give up on what you want most for what you want now and never, ever give up. enableme.co.nz or 0800 897 898 to book a consultation here on the Shore, in Takapuna or North Harbour.

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“WE WILL PAY OFF OUR MORTGAGE IN FIVE YEARS RATHER THAN 30 THANKS TO ENABLEME” – Kirsten and Mike Mason - as seen on Fair Go

KILL YOUR MORTGAGE FAST AND SORT YOUR FUTURE WITH YOUR OWN FINANCIAL PERSONAL TRAINER! In a world of ever-increasing costs, enableMe’s unique approach to managing your money does not shy away from the obstacles we all face in getting ahead, instead they offer clever tips and support to help you build a sustainable cash surplus.

They have a patented mortgage repayment system that will help you save thousands in interest costs. Imagine if you could pay off your mortgage in 5 years instead of 30, while still having a life! The sooner you start to plan, the better - it’s not too late - your financial personal trainer will set you on the right track.

To find out more and book an obligation-free consultation with your local Financial Personal Trainer visit enableMe.co.nz When booking online enter the special code ‘Channel’ and save $200 off the cost of your consultation, making it just $75+gst (Usually $275+gst) Now there’s two offices on the Shore! Please select the branch most convenient for you.

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Channel People: I Love Where I Live Jasmine Bundle

MEET DEVO’S NEW COMMUNITY CONSTABLE

Jasmine Bundle.

Jasmine Bundle is the new Community Constable for Devonport. After growing up in Whangarei, she moved to the Waikato and worked as a school secretary for six years, which she says led to her wanting to join the Police to help keep families safe. She returned to Whangarei to be close to her parents and worked as a policewoman for six years after starting in 2007. Jasmine moved to the North Shore in April 2013 and has been here ever since. This month Jasmine tells Channel a little bit about life in her new role here on the North Shore.

Courtney Bennett: What’s the best part about being a Community Constable in Devonport?

Jasmine Bundle: The Devonport community is enthusiastic about retaining their slice of paradise and tranquillity. It is a beautiful area to spend my working day!

CB: What makes Devonport a great community?

JB: The importance of family life, care and concern for others, pride, and keeping the area beautiful and crime free so everyone can enjoy the area.

CB: What does a typical work day look like for you?

JB: Reading all the incidents that have occurred overnight so I can then visit

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CB: What advice would you give someone who is wanting to get into a career in the police?

JB: Come and talk to us!

CB: Anything to complain about in Devonport?

JB: No. CB: What are your plans for Christmas?

JB: I hope to catch up with family and enjoy my other favorite coastal area Tutukaka.

CB: Do you have a favourite local event that you look forward to?

JB: The big kid in me is looking forward to seeing all the costumes at Bayswater Halloween and the Santa Parade.

CB: Where would you recommend visitors go to when they visit the shore?

JB: The North Head tunnels, Mount Victoria, and all the stunning beaches and coastal walks.

CB: Get Channel delivered to your letterbox each month?

JB: Yes, and it sits on my coffee table all month.

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CB: If I could do another job for a day it would be …

JB: Volunteer work with families and children.

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Channel feature: Pedal Power with Purpose

FROM PAEGANTS TO PEDAL POWER FOR A PURPOSE Pulling on the lycra and biking the bridge this month will be two of the Shore’s beautiful people, getting behind a cause that’s close to their hearts.

For the recently crowned ‘Miss North Harbour’ Brooke Houia, this year’s Bike the Bridge challenge will be a poignant occasion. The cycling event is a major fundraiser for MS Auckland, a charity which supports people with Multiple Sclerosis - a disease with which Brooke is all too familiar.

Brooke was aged 10 when her mum Tracey received her devastating diagnosis.

Tracey recalls how at that young age, Brooke already had an awareness of the effects of this auto-immune disease, for which there is still no cure. “Brooke noticed that I started falling over a lot, and having really wobbly legs, and having experienced the effects of MS through her Aunty Ann - also a person living with MS - she knew at the age of 10 that something was wrong,” Tracey said.

Once the disease was diagnosed, Deborah Lambie.

Brooke has been a rock to her mum, and a passionate advocate for MS Auckland.

“Since then, I’ve worked to help her and MS Auckland in any way that I can,” said Brooke. “That has included collecting for appeal week, speaking about living with MS at my pageant and continuing to be an ambassador for MS awareness moving forward.”

Bike the Bridge is a unique event giving cyclists a rare opportunity to ride across the iconic Harbour Bridge, while raising money for Multiple Sclerosis: An auto-immune disease of the central nervous system, affecting the brain, spinal cord, and the optic nerves, impairing vision, balance, muscle control, and other basic body functions.

Brooke, who is in her final year at Orewa College, has opened her own fundraising page via the Everyday Hero official fundraising website and hopes to achieve her goals of raising both awareness and monetary support for MS Auckland through the event.

She will also be joined at this major Auckland charity event by another prominent paegant winner, Deborah Lambie, Miss World NZ. Deborah, 23, will be pedaling alongside other cyclists, but not on the standard twowheeler. She said: “My job is to pedal over Auckland Harbour Bridge in a Tuk Tuk, carrying a person with MS! I’m really looking forward to this. It's going to be a great event, for a fantastic cause!”

Dad Nick, Brooke Houia and Mum Tracey.

Photo by Virgilio Santos.

Bike the Bridge is a unique event giving cyclists a rare opportunity to ride across the iconic Harbour Bridge, while raising money for Multiple Sclerosis…

As well as preparing for the November 15th fundraiser, Deborah is also getting ready to travel to China to represent NZ at the Miss World Pageant - on the same day she graduates as a Doctor. As an Ambassador for education and health, as well as having personal first hand experience with people living with MS, Bike the Bridge is to be a special event for her as well as Brooke. And the ride over the bridge alongside a person living with MS in her Tuk Tuk is sure to be a moving moment.

Bike the Bridge happens on November 15th, with a fantastic selection of prizes lined up for the top individual and team fundraisers for MS Auckland.

The charity supports its members and their families and caregivers with education, field worker visits, support groups, research days and in some cases rehabilitation and advocacy.

Shore people can support MS Auckland as a rider and a fundraiser, and join Brooke and Deborah in pedaling for a purpose.

Go to msakl.org.nz for more information.

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Channel People: I Love What I Do - Katie Wesney

ENABLING FINANCIAL SUCCESS IN TAKAPUNA Katie Wesney is North Shore through and through, having been born and raised here, and now runs her business in the heart of Takapuna. After spending time abroad in London, she returned to New Zealand, and is the Owner and Strategic Consultant at enableMe Auckland-Takapuna, a company providing Financial Personal Trainers. Katie’s passion is helping people get into a better financial position by helping themselves. She has over 15 years of accounting experience, is a Chartered Accountant and Registered Financial Advisor. Katie and her husband have three young children who attend Belmont Primary, the same school she went to! Katie had a chat to Channel about her job, her business and why she’s so passionate about finance!

Courtney Bennett: In a nutshell, what do you do for a job?

Katie Wesney: I’m a financial personal trainer. I work with clients of varying financial fitness. Some are going backwards (financially overweight), some are already doing great (fit) but all are capable of doing better. I help identify client’s financial goals, create a plan to make them happen and keep them on track to achieving success. I offer honest, independent and impartial advice via one-on-one coaching that enables my clients to get in control and get ahead.

CB: Why do you love what you do?

KW: I love helping people. I feel like we’re making a tangible difference to our clients' financial lives. It’s not that we are just telling people what to do, we’re empowering them to help themselves, creating healthy habits around money so they are meeting their financial potential. I’m also a people person and love meeting new people.

Everyone is different and has unique stories and experiences that they bring to the table.

CB: What would your top tips to Channel readers be in terms of managing their finances?

Katie Wesney.

KW: Set financial goals. If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll probably end up somewhere else! If you have a partner, this is an exercise you have to do together. If you’re going to reach your financial potential, you have to have a shared financial vision. Create a spending plan. I don’t like the word budget; it has negative connotations for so many people. You need to know where your money is going, to know what you are capable of. Spend cash where possible. Although credit cards are a convenient payment method, if they’re not repaid quickly they can easily become a drag on your income, eroding your cash flow and costing you in extra interest. Get interest working for you, not against you. For most of us, this means paying off our home mortgage as soon as possible. Your mortgage needs to be structured to balance out interest rate risk, certainty and the ability to pay it off as soon as possible.

CB: Do you have a mentor you look to for advice?

KW: Hannah McQueen, founder of enableMe, is a great mentor. She is running a successful and growing business that is really changing people’s lives. She is a similar age to me and also has a young family, but has so much drive and energy to help others succeed.

CB: What’s the best part about working in Takapuna?

KW: Takapuna is an awesome place to work. I love the laid back vibe, great shopping and restaurants on our doorstep. The beach is beautiful as well. It also helps that I’m only a five-minute drive from my home.

CB: What has your favourite moment been in your career so far?

KW: I’d have to say this is the best job I’ve ever had. I love to see my clients achieve more than they think they are capable of. I have some clients high-fiving in my office when they come in for quarterly check-ins and sometimes even tears (of joy)! Money, or the lack there of, is such an emotive topic. Our financial health can affect so many aspects of our life.

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CB: Most valuable lesson that you’ve learned?

KW: The power of goal setting. It’s important to keep on growing and feeling like you are moving forwards in life. If you‘re looking for opportunities to help you move towards your goals, you’ll find them.

CB: You’ve worked in Europe and USA, where was your favourite place to live and work, and why?

KW: London without a doubt. I love the energy, the opportunities and the fact that Europe is on your doorstep with lots of amazing places to explore.

CB: What’s on your Christmas list?

KW: We’re not huge on presents in our family (although my kids would disagree on this point – they are currently compiling an extensive wish list!). What I’d like most this Christmas would be to hang out with my kids, husband, extended family and friends in the sunshine, with nowhere to be and nothing to do.

CB: If I wasn’t working in finance, I would be….

KW: A teacher. When I was little I always wanted to be a great teacher like my Mum and my grandparents. I’ll always be grateful for the inspiring teachers I’ve been lucky enough to have over the years. Great teachers definitely have the power to change lives.

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Shore People: Lester de Vere

Images to Dreams

From Professional Photographer to Business Broker Something clicked this year and it wasn’t my camera shutter.

It happened during a photo shoot for a very cool company, ABC Business Sales. They’ve been connecting business people to opportunities for nearly 30 years. And by all accounts are particularly good at it, having been awarded “Business Broker of the Year” for the past five consecutive years by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ). Anyway, they were rebranding and I had been asked to photographically tell the stories of people who buy and sell businesses through them.

As I progressed through my assignment I got to meet people who had taken risks, faced challenges and achieved success. Observing the business owners and purchasers it became apparent to me how much buying or selling a business changed a person’s life and, in many cases, their whole family’s life.

It gave me a real insight into what they experience during this complex process and how vital a good broker is in helping them to complete it successfully.

That’s when it “clicked” for me. The fit was obvious. For 30 years I’d been building good relationships with people and families in front of the camera so that I could capture that ‘something’ about them behind the camera. One of the guys at ABC said building relationships was an essential skill for a business broker to have and suggested I get involved. I felt excited. My life was about to take a new direction.

The thought of changing careers in my fifties was a little scary, but I’m a believer in “feel the fear and do it anyway.“ So, I took the leap and decided to become a business broker.

Qualifying as a bonafide REINZ business broker does take some work.

Approximately 200 hours of study and passing multiple tests - something I had not done since way back. The prospect of all that hard work didn’t bother me though as I never was one to shy away from it.

Now I’ve got my ‘ticket’, I’m looking forward to building professional relationships and creating high levels of satisfaction for the owners selling businesses and the excited purchasers buying them. Helping the former to reap the rewards of the businesses they have built, many from scratch, and the latter

I’m looking forward to building professional relationships and creating high levels of satisfaction for the owners selling businesses and the excited purchasers buying them. to realise their dreams of being in business for themselves.

Being a Baby Boomer and a business owner myself I understand that an exit strategy is one of those things that we’re supposed to have sorted, and some of us have. Unfortunately for most of us the reality is we don’t tend to think about it until it’s too late. As the statistics bear out, this can be detrimental to getting the most for our businesses come sale time. Combine this with 2020, the year most of us Boomers will hit our 70s, we risk losing out not only because we aren’t adequately prepared to exit our businesses, but because we’re all exiting our businesses at the same time. The oversupply of businesses for sale are likely to drive prices down too.

If this concerns you, or someone you know, let's discuss getting your business in the best shape for sale time. NOW is the time to talk with a professional business broker.

Lester de Vere, p. 09 973 7389 m. 0274 599 773 e. Lesterd@abcbusiness.co.nz w. www.abcbusiness.co.nz Affiliated Business Consultants LIC REAA 2008

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Channel People: I Love My Sport - Avalon Biddle

AVALON’S NEED FOR SPEED Avalon Biddle is a former Pinehurst School student and champion motorcyclist! After finishing school, she attended Massey University where she succeeded with great grades but always had a bigger desire to follow her passion of motorcycle racing. A 10 year veteran of racing, Avalon has been steadily progressing to national and international championships and has spent the last four years racing and living in Italy and Europe. This year Avalon competed under the WIL Sport banner in the European Junior Cup and won the European Women’s Cup held within this championship - she also had a best finish of 13th place against the boys!

Avalon answered a few questions from Channel about her achievements in sport and what’s next.

Courtney Bennett: What’s it like to be an New Zealand champion?

Avalon Biddle: Pretty special! I have previously finished runner-up two years in a row, so when I finally won the NZ Superlite championships in March this year against some fast guys, it was a proud moment after many years of hard work. It was also a great confidence boost before heading overseas for another season in Europe.

CB: Why did you start riding bikes?

AB: My dad was always passionate about motorsport and he started my brother and I racing mini-motocross when we were in primary school. I always loved the speed but didn’t like the big jumps in motocross so as soon as I turned 13 I tried road racing and immediately it became my number one focus in life as I wanted to be as good as the MotoGP racers I saw on TV. CB: What was living in Italy like?

AB: Italy is a wonderful place – the people, food, motorsport and culture are mind blowing when you first arrive. It was enjoyable living there but I missed my family and friends a lot. Last year I spent a lot of time in Spain with my sponsors and friends and I enjoyed that also. The atmosphere is a lot more laid back in Spain.

CB: What does it take to be a champion in your sport?

AB: Many years of riding experience, determination to succeed, big goals, a few injuries, the best equipment and unfortunately a big financial budget. Being a rider in Europe costs around $200,000 NZD a year so you need sponsorship partners to race at this level.

CB: Where has your favourite place to compete in been, and why?

AB: That’s a tough call between Spain (because of their amazing circuits) and Japan!

I raced in a four-hour endurance race at Suzuka this year and it was a blast. The fans are amazing and since most motorcycle manufacturers are Japanese, the bikes and mechanics are the very best.

CB: What’s the best part about representing your country?

AB: When you have other Kiwis come all the way from New Zealand to Europe to support you race. It’s a pleasure to see them so excited about the massive racing scene we are a part of overseas, and you know that not many other racers have fans dedicated enough to travel that far!

Avalon Biddle.

CB: What do you do in your spare time?

AB: Here in New Zealand I have virtually no spare time as I work five-six days a week in a motorcycle shop on Barrys Point Road. Before work I train at Formula Fit gym in Silverdale, and weekends are generally spent at the race track! If I do find any time spare I enjoy going to the beach with friends.

CB: Do you have a mentor?

AB: A few people are always there to give me support and guidance – my boss Ken Dobson, some sponsors Phil, Cheryl and Rex, and also Kiwi Motorcycling legend Simon Crafar has helped me out this year.

CB: Do you have to be physically fit to excel at biking? what sort of training do you do?

AB: Yes! The motorcycle I raced in Europe this year was more than 200 kilos. It’s important to have good upper body strength and also excellent aerobic and anaerobic capacity to endure the 35 degree heat and intense races in a full leather suit. Al Wooten at Formula Fit gym has improved my physical condition massively over the past year which has helped me obtain such great results.

CB: What’s the best part about being a professional sportsperson?

AB: Having the opportunity to be the best in the world at what you do. In Europe, where I can train and race full time, I have the chance every day to improve and make myself better at what I do.

CB: In 10 years time, I’ll be…

AB: Still racing - for a factory team in the world championships!

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Channel Health: Cardiovascular Disease

Fig 1. Presence of calcification.

Fig 2. Absence of coronary calcification (calcium score=0).

Preventing Cardiovascular Disease - Are you at risk?

We may consider our individual risk of heart attack, stroke or vascular (blood vessel) disease at various points in our life such as when we reach the same age as a parent when they had a heart attack or stroke, or when a colleague or a friend has a sudden heart attack.

There are many factors that contribute to your risk of developing heart disease. Some cannot be modified such as: Your age, being male, your ethnicity and whether you have a family history of heart attack or stroke.

The factors that you can influence are: Your blood pressure, your cholesterol levels, your blood sugar levels, stopping smoking, being physically active, having a heart healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight and reducing stress.

Checking these risk factors can help predict if your risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next five years is low, intermediate or high. Your GP or local health professional can check your future risk by performing a heart and diabetes check. Regardless of how low or high your risk is, managing these risk factors can reduce your future risk of heart attack or stroke. We know that some lifestyle changes and in some cases taking medications are important to reduce the risk.

Having a heart health check and knowing your risk can motivate you to make some changes. You may also benefit from further in depth assessment by a cardiologist (heart specialist) if your risk is moderate or high. Our assessment will determine if you are likely to benefit from therapy to reduce your risk such as blood pressure medication or statin drugs that lower cholesterol.

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If deposits are seen these are associated with increased risk (Figure 1). If no deposits are seen however, your risk of heart attack or stroke is extremely low, and you may not need medication (Figure 2).

A CT coronary calcium score may be useful if you have a family history of heart attack or stroke, if you are at moderate risk of heart attack or stroke or if you have high cholesterol levels and are reluctant to take medication without more proof of risk. The test is not useful if you have already had a heart attack or stroke, or if you have symptoms suggestive of heart disease. In these cases other imaging tests may be more informative.

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Residential Property Management: Quinovic

Just Ask Sian: Relationship dilemmas with Sian Jaquet

Self Managing Rental Properties Risky!

Call it the Kiwi “do it yourself” attitude - about 80 percent of us with rental properties generally manage them ourselves.

But as Quinovic Takapuna Property Management expert Mike Holt points out, self managing invariably proves riskier, more expensive and stressful than owners realise.

That’s why in Australia, most rental properties are managed by professionals.

Mike says his clients generally profit from better rental income, more reliable tenants, shorter gaps between tenancies, and better maintained property; benefits that eliminate the stress of self managing.

“Self managed properties often remain vacant longer and are rented below market value,” he says. “There’s also the risk of letting to an unreliable tenant through the typical Kiwi trait of taking people at face value.”

We have many tenants who will not go to self managed properties again due to past bad experiences. With us they know they will get professional service.

“Interestingly,” Mike says,” we have many tenants who will not go to self managed properties again due to past bad experiences. With us they know they will get professional service.”

Mike says increasingly owners are leaving property management to companies like Quinovic because the alternative becomes too hard.

“I’ve seen owners avoiding rent reviews through not wanting to upset a good tenant. Many landlords won’t start property viewings before the tenant moves out because the tenant will not co-operate or a personal relationship has developed,” he says. “So, each time they lose around 3 weeks rent!”

Mike says Quinovic establishes strict tenancy standards for cleanliness, maintenance and ‘wear and tear’ and so avoids having properties unrented.

The company thoroughly vets prospective tenants, regularly inspects properties, arranges maintenance, and manages the bookwork for tax purposes, with weekly proceeds simply deposited in the property owners’ accounts.

“Compare that to the time, cost and hassle of managing a property yourself!”

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Contact: Graeme Henderson or Sandra May at Quinvoic 486 7450 or 021 844 531 enquiries@quinovic-takapuna.co.nz Suite 5, 31 Auburn Street, Takapuna

International parenting and relationship expert Sian Jaquet, based here on the Shore, addresses readers’ relationship dilemmas with her wisdom and irreverent humour!

Sian Jaquet.

To ‘Ask Sian’ a question, simply email heather@channelmag.co.nz and she’ll give her spin on a solution to some of readers’ challenges.

Q: I’ve been in a well-paid professional role with the same company for over five years, I got married early this year and was delighted to find out a few weeks ago that I’m pregnant! I’ve kept this under wraps until recently when, at the 12 weeks stage, I told my boss and the response was lukewarm to say the least. I was given a big promotion around six months ago and have a heavy workload - I am unsure how this will pan out now I’ve announced I’m expecting and am not feeling good with the change of atmosphere I’m experiencing since I shared the news. Is there advice you could give me?

A: Dear Mum-to-be, Firstly, congratulations.

Secondly, I apologise from whomever it is that is making you uncomfortable.

The sad truth is, that your situation is far from unusual. We may have been emancipated (apparently) but are still a long way from employers across the board embracing the value of mothers in the workforce.

I’m ashamed to say that as recently as last year I was working with a female Manager who saw fit to complain to me that she had a member of staff asking for maternity leave. I don’t understand when male managers do it, BUT female, and working in HR…please!

Clearly we have a long way to go ladies, until we can even begin to feel like equals.

My advice is to carry on exactly as it appears you have been. Five years in the same company with a relatively recent promotion, says to me, your quite good at whatever it is you do!

Own your space girl, they value you otherwise they wouldn’t have promoted you. Have a chat with your direct line manager and deal with the issue face on. “Your’re making me feel like my choosing to start a family wasn’t exactly the news you wanted to hear? Let’s have a talk about whatever it is that’s worrying you, and see if we can put together a timeline and working plan to ensure a smooth transition into my maternity leave.”

You were an effective successful professional woman before you became pregnant, nothing’s changed! Good luck Xs Q: I’m starting to dread the build-up to Christmas, sadly, as this will mean the big family reunion time! Already the dramas are starting to surface around who will host this, who will have to travel, who will bring what. How do I keep myself head-ache free amongst it all?

A: Dear Dreading the Dramas, I’m smiling reading your letter, trust me, you’re not alone!

Get in first and send a collective email. Clarify all the options as you see them venue/guests/timing/contribution.

Be clear and confident about what your preferences are.

Give a cut off date, to have heard from everybody by. (If they don’t, you’re doing your own thing!)

In regard to the headache free advice…Mmmmm?

Panadol and pragmatism…it is only once a year. xs

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Shore Matters: with Maggie Barry

Skin Cancer Channel: with Dr Grant Coe

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One Year On

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Chief MoleMan, Dr Grant Coe, has had extensive experience in skin cancer screening and surgery, both in New Zealand and Australia, and will be answering questions as well as sharing advice, tips and information each month in Channel Magazine.

Boyfriend has a concerning mole on his back Question: I’ve recently noticed that a mole on my boyfriend’s back has become quite dark, almost black. I think it may also have increased in size slightly. Is this something to be concerned about?

Dr Coe: Yes, if you have noticed that a mole has changed in colour or size, this could be a sign of skin cancer and, in particular, it’s most dangerous form, melanoma. Your boyfriend should get this mole checked as soon as possible by a doctor or skin specialist.

Along with annual mole checks with a trained professional, throughout the year, we recommend examining your own skin, and that of family members for any suspicious-looking lesions. Self-exams can help you identify potential skin cancers early, when they’re mostly completely curable. As a general rule, take note of any new moles or growths, and any existing growths that begin to grow or change significantly in any other way. Moles or lesions that change, itch, bleed, have become sore or don't heal are also warning signs.

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The last twelve months have been a busy, challenging and thoroughly stimulating time. As well as regular meetings with constituents and assisting on local issues, I’ve attended more than 240 different Maggie Barry. events here on the North Shore and around New Zealand across my three portfolios.

The North Shore is a wonderful place to live, and I’ve been reminded all year of the dedication and commitment of the people who work together to make it that way.

The Devonport Rotary Fine Homes tour last month gave people an opportunity to visit some impressive properties, thanks to the generosity of the owners and the hard work of Rotary, in partnership with the team at Bayleys Real Estate lead by Hayden and Sue Stanaway.

It is a major local fundraiser with people opening their hearts and wallets for a good cause. This year’s event raised around $30,000, with $10,000 donated to Alzheimer’s Auckland, $10,000 to Cure Kids and $10,000 for the Rotary to put back into other community projects, helping many worthy causes.

As a former patron of Alzheimer’s Wellington I know how far they will make those dollars go and what a difference it will make to the great work they do.

Another big fundraiser is the Auckland Marathon, held on November 1 with Devonport as the start line. We’ve lined up at pre-dawn twice before and although we couldn’t this time, congratulations to all who did.

After a year as a Minister, I’m proud of what we have been able to accomplish so far in all three of my portfolios – conservation, arts, culture and heritage and seniors.

Saving our national bird from extinction was a priority. DOC and I put forward a case to Finance Minister Bill English, and with the Prime Minister’s support he agreed to include $11.2 million as a Budget commitment to saving kiwi from extinction in the wild.

By working with Kiwis for kiwi and using DOC’s Community Partnerships Fund to support successful pest control initiatives I’d like to one day hear the cry of kiwi filling the North Shore nights.

We’ve also launched the War on Weeds and the annual “Dirty Dozen” we’re focusing efforts on, which will help to control the hundreds of pest plants which are smothering millions of hectares of our unique natural heritage.

DOC also now has a Threatened Species Ambassador, Nicola Toki.

As Minister in charge of the First World War centenary commemorations, the record-breaking crowds on Anzac Day at the newly opened Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington brought home to me the deep sense of connection we continue to feel towards that terrible conflict and the sacrifices of our brave soldiers.

It’s been remarkable to see so many people attending memorial services, queuing in Wellington to visit the Great War Exhibition by Sir Peter Jackson in the Old Dominion Museum on Buckle St and Sir Richard Taylor’s Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War at Te Papa, or taking part in all kinds of different commemorative events here in the North Shore.

Our centenary programme will continue next year, with the focus shifting to the battlefields of France and Belgium. I’ve recently returned from a visit to open memorial panels and dioramas that tell our New Zealand story as part of the Ngaā Tapuwae In The Footsteps of the Anzacs First World War Trails.

I’m also encouraged by the work which has been done in my Seniors portfolio, where we’ve been making sure older people get access to the information and services they need.

We’ve launched a new website, SuperSeniors, and a regular newsletter which assembles all the relevant information in one place, and I’m determined to carry on being a strong advocate for people who have given so much to this country and deserve to have a happy, active and positive retirement. Check it out and give feedback at www.superseniors.msd.govt.nz As always if there are any particular issues I can help you with, please contact Monika in my office on 09 486 0005 to make an appointment.

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Channel Feature Interview

A chat with... Paul Thompson Getting Radio New Zealand match fit for the digital media age North Shore’s Business Excellence Network (BEN) Breakfasts have become an institution for business people on the Shore. These breakfasts are held bi-monthly and attract huge attendances due to the consistently high calibre of speakers – all outstanding business leaders. A prime example is the speaker they have lined up for the breakfast being held in November (Wednesday 11th). The capacity crowd will hear from Paul Thompson, the CEO of Radio New Zealand.

It should be a very interesting address. Paul Thompson is essentially a newspaper man who has taken on a challenging role with the state-funded public broadcasting entity that is “in a process of renewal” (his words). By all reports he’s making a pretty good fist of things. Making dramatic change that’s required to keep the broadcaster relevant in the new digital media age.

As a preview to Paul’s address, Channel’s Aidan Bennett interviewed him during October.

AIDAN BENNETT: How did you get to move from newspapers through to running Radio New Zealand, despite not having any radio experience?

PAUL THOMPSON: I always wanted to work for Radio New Zealand and when the top job came up, I applied. I think what got me the job was my experience running large newsrooms and in leading significant organisational change. I’ve had to go on a steep learning curve to get to grips with radio.

AB: In a nutshell, what is Radio New Zealand?

PT: We are the trusted voice of New Zealand and the Pacific – and now you can watch and read us online as well as listen to us.

AB: Why should our readers listen to Radio New Zealand?

PT: Our sole job is to provide you with credible and impartial news, current affairs and programming.

We don’t have advertising. We are entirely independent. We give the whole story. And we have some fun while we do it.

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Paul Thompson, CEO of Radio New Zealand.

AB: I have done bit of research on Paul Thompson and Radio New Zealand and a lot of what I have read about is change. You appear to be right in the middle of reshaping the organisation. What are you doing?

PT: We are getting match fit for the digital media age. We have a new strategy – to become a sustainable multimedia organisation – and are making sure every role in RNZ and every dollar we spend supports that goal. RNZ has terrific strengths as a radio broadcaster and we are now building on those by becoming as expert in online and on-demand media as well. That means we have given online specialists clout in the organisations and have invested in multimedia content.

create and share information themselves and to exercise far greater choice over what news they consume. This has created lots of opportunities for storytelling but has also weakened the advertising revenues that have traditionally supported large newsrooms. Jobs across the media industry are falling along with profits. Ironically, this disruption is reinforcing the importance of highquality independent, verified journalism. In the next decade we will see a smaller, more muscular news media emerge and one that will be funded in both traditional and new ways. I am a huge believer in the importance of incisive, robust journalism for a functioning democratic society – and all news media leaders and owners have a responsibility to nurture the talent and innovation that will be required.

AB: You are a journalist by profession. What impact is the web having on this profession and what will it look like in 5 or 10 years time?

PT: The web has turned the tables on journalism by empowering people to

AB: I have read that you believe we are entering the “fourth media age”, what do you mean by this?

PT: This is the age of distribution in which the tech giants Apple, Google,

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Facebook and Amazon will try to become the platforms on which people consume their news and entertainment. These giant platforms are big and rich enough to pull it off. Media organisations are in a quandary – do their try to compete with those platforms or co-operate with them? This raises an issue of sovereignty for New Zealand. Should New Zealanders be concerned if their media options are completely dominated by overseas corporations which pay little tax? RNZ is publicly-owned by New Zealanders and we have a role to play in ensuring a strong and vibrant local media industry.

AB: At the moment Radio New Zealand is obviously seen as a radio business, it is very clear that this is changing to be a multimedia business.

What will this look like?

PT: In many ways we will look the same – we will continue to provide credible, trusted story-telling that gets to the heart of what it means to be a New Zealander. Radio will continue to be a big part of what we do. But increasingly, our journalism and programming will be available in new forms (eg video, text, graphics) and freely accessible on-line and on-demand. The new Checkpoint with John Campbell programme that launches in late November will give a good sense of what we are developing. It will be a radio show but will also have strong visual elements available online.

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AB: Enjoying the challenge?

PT: I am enjoying it immensely. I feel privileged to be part of helping RNZ secure a sustainable future.

AB: What will the measure of your success be at Radio New Zealand?

PT: We have set the goal of reaching one million people a week by 2020 across all platforms. That requires us to roughly double our reach and, when we achieve it, RNZ will be in fine fettle. More broadly, my job is to ensure RNZ has a sustainable plan that allows us to keep doing the important work we do in a rapidly changing environment.

AB: What does Paul Thompson do in his spare time? (interests/pastimes etc.)

PT: I like mountain-biking, watching football and reading.

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Milford Centre: Dreaming of Christmas

Dreaming of Christmas

If you are looking for the best Christmas decorations this festive season, be sure to pay a visit to Jenny Hobbs at Dreaming of Christmas. This beautiful store is new to the Milford Centre and has a huge range of unique Christmas decorations and collectables to help add a touch of magic to your Christmas celebrations.

"We carry a limited number of each item which means we stock everything from traditional pieces through to items matching different colours and décor styles" says Jenny. "We have an amazing collection of traditional Santas in different sizes, colours and fabrics."

Dreaming of Christmas also stocks Christmas animations with lights or moving parts and nativity scenes, with special items being imported from around the world. "We have made an effort to keep prices down so that they are affordable to a larger number of people." The store is brimming with unique pieces including an amazing range of imported glass decorations, LED ornaments, along with a colourful range for kids, with glittering robots, spaceships and nutcracker soldiers.

Jenny is running a competition on the Dreaming of Christmas Facebook page.

Take a photo in store with Santa, post it on their Facebook page for your chance to win a stunning Father Christmas of your own.

Take a photo in store with Santa, post it on their Facebook page for your chance to win a stunning Father Christmas of your own.

Jenny Hobbs.

In addition to decorative pieces, Dreaming of Christmas stocks an extensive range of tablewear, Christmas crackers, serviettes and décor. Everything you need to make a sparkling Christmas.

Dreaming of Christmas, Milford Shopping Centre, 24 Milford Road, Milford, 021 404 345, www.facebook.com/dreamingofchristmasnz

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Channel Health: Bowel Screening

North Shore residents ticking off the bowel screening test North Shore residents are getting a pat on the back from the Waitemata District Health Board’s Bowel Screening team, with well over half of all eligible residents doing the test.

Almost 57% of eligible people from the Channel magazine readership area, including Devonport, Belmont, Bayswater, Takapuna, Milford, Castor Bay, Campbells Bay, Mairangi Bay, Murrays Bay, Forrest Hill, Westlake, Northcote Point and Birkenhead Point, have returned a completed test kit. Of these, 1,022 people tested positive and were referred for a colonoscopy. 51 people in the area found out they had bowel cancer through taking part in the bowel screening pilot.

Bowel Screening Programme Manager Gaye Tozer says the participation figure is pleasing, but she is urging others to take the opportunity to do the test too.

“Bowel cancer is the second most common cancer in New Zealand and the second highest cause of cancer death,” she says.

The Government has extended the bowel screening pilot until the end of 2017 and the results will help decide whether a national programme will be

The team at the Bowel Screening pilot have sent out 201,649 invitations so far.

From left, Virginia Tuta’i and Diana Raynes with just a few of the hundreds of test kits sent out each day..

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rolled out. People aged between 50 and 74 living in the Waitemata DHB area will receive a third test kit through the mail when it’s their turn to participate.

“We are encouraging people living on the North Shore to do the third test, as regular bowel screening can help find early signs of cancer. No screening test is 100% accurate which is why it is important to do the test every two years while the pilot is running, even if your previous results have been normal,” she says.

We are encouraging people living on the North Shore to do the third test, as regular bowel screening can help find early signs of cancer. No screening test is 100% accurate which is why it is important to do the test every two years.

So far, the BowelScreening pilot team has sent out a total of 201,649 invitations throughout the Waitemata DHB area and 110,220 people have returned a correctly completed kit. The participation rate for round one is now 56.8% and for round two (up to the end of March 2015) it is 51.4%.

More than 6,000 people have received a colonoscopy through the BowelScreening pilot so far and 255 people have been found to have bowel cancer as a result of taking part.

“The exciting thing is nearly 70% of these cancers have been found at an early stage when treatment can be more successful. Also 4057 people have had polyps removed which may have developed into cancer over time, so the bowel screening test is preventing cancer as well as finding it,” says Mrs Tozer.

If you have not received an invitation, or you have moved house, please let us know by phoning 0800 924 432 or visit www.bowelscreeningwaitemata.co.nz See your doctor now if you have any bowel symptoms that concern you even if your screening test was clear.

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Put the free bowel screening test on your ‘to do’ list.

David Vinsen was surprised to find out he had bowel cancer and is urging others to do Waitemata DHB’s free bowel screening test.

One man’s story - make bowel screening part of your regular check up A man who found out he had bowel cancer through taking part in Waitemata District Health Board’s bowel screening pilot is encouraging others to do the test as part of a regular check up.

David Vinsen, who is the chief executive of the NZ Imported Motor Vehicle Association, says many of us take better care of our cars than of ourselves.

“We look after our vehicles and have them regularly serviced and inspected, but we don’t do the same for ourselves. My message to other especially men who often avoid medical issues- is to take advantage of the opportunity to do the free bowel screening test,” he says.

David Vinsen says he had no symptoms of bowel cancer, and did the bowel screening test after being encouraged to by his general practitioner.

He found it quick and easy to take a sample and post it off and was surprised when his result came back positive.

“It was into the system for me: colonoscopy, confirmation of a tumour, major surgery in February, a colostomy bag for 4 months, minor surgery to connect things up again (basically a plumbing exercise), and now a period of recuperation. Not at all a pleasant experience, but far better than the alternative: not knowing anything about the cancer until too late, as happens with many people,” he says.

David Vinsen says many people are unaware that more than 100 people die from bowel cancer every month in New Zealand, four times greater than the road toll. He feels so strongly about the positive benefits of bowel screening he taken his praise of the pilot right to the top.

“I have met with the Minister of Health, the Honourable Doctor Jonathan Coleman, and the Prime Minister to encourage government to extend the pilot scheme throughout the country; the results of the first 3 years of the Waitemata Health Board pilot programme are conclusive: lives can be saved by screening and early intervention.”

Bowel screening helps find early signs of cancer.

The BowelScreening pilot has been extended for two more years until 2017.

You will be invited to do a third bowel screening test if you are; aged between 50 and 74, living in the Waitemata DHB area, and eligible for free public health care.

If you have not received an invitation, or you have moved house, please call 0800 924 432 or email info@bowelscreeningwaitemata.co.nz See your doctor now if you have any bowel symptoms that concern you.

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Business Spotlight: Yay Splash!

SPLASH LANDING! New swimwear store is the culmination of a dream for a Shore girl who has come back home from Bondi...

Sunshine, beaches and bikinis...the epitome of summer! The story of Yay Splash! is one of those homegrown, feel good tales we love at Channel.

Shore raised Lara Blomfield has recently returned home - from Bondi - to make a dream of hers come true.

Working in the film and television industry on costume design has provided an exciting career for Shore girl Lara, who has travelled widely with her work.

But this super stylish, super friendly woman has had a long-held dream of starting her own fashion label and is now back home having done just that.

Yay Splash! opened on the beach front - 77-85 Beach Front Lane - in Browns Bay last month. The store is next to the beach, and is like stepping off the beach, into another beach, with its full length wall photos of sunny shorelines, and simple sunshine-like lights. Sea scenes and actual seaside merge in the view out of the large windows of Lara’s new workplace.

“It’s a dream come true! I feel like it’s a great time now. I’m so pleased to have my own label; to be designing swimwear that is made locally, and sold right here next to the beach, which has always been my first love!

“The name Yay Splash! is a bit different; it came from my brother-in-law, accidentally. I’m known for saying ‘yay’ quite a lot and one day he just jokingly said the words ‘Yay! Splash!’ and it stuck.”

Lara is a ray of sunshine, not only with the vibrant yellow outfit she is wearing on the day we meet, but her endless smiles and boundless enthusiasm for what she is doing, and for the Shore. She recently moved to Milford, but has also lived in Greenhithe and Beach Haven before jetting around the world and settling in Bondi Beach for work. She said: “I am a Shore girl, I love this place!

It’s good to be back. I’m loving so much about Shore life, like walking my dog on Milford Beach.

“The welcome I’ve had here in Browns Bay has been wonderful,” Lara’s store is situated underneath East Coast Bays MP Murray McCully’s office. She says the local MP and his team are great welcoming neighbours to have and have been full of support for her new venture.

“It feels like Browns Bay is a great place to be right now. It has a really good community feel and it’s attracting quite a wide range of people and a lot of new businesses, cafes, restaurants and bars. It seems to be one of the fastest growing areas at the moment. And it’s not surprising - it’s a beautiful destination!”

“I love making people feel comfortable in what they’re wearing, and trying out very different looks. Swimwear is quite hard to find, so I’ve created designs that I think are really fun in styles that I feel are very flattering.”

All Lara’s swimwear is made from high performance material, with clasps plated in 22 carat gold. This is stylish, bespoke swimwear that’s built to last, and to wow!

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Lara Blomfield.

The bold and the brave bikini wearers amongst us should check out the dazzling gold two piece she has in store. This super-statement piece wouldn’t look at all out of place in Lara’s temporary home of Bondi, or on the beaches of California or Rio! This one is guaranteed to make eyes pop - wear if you dare!

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Business Spotlight: Lounge Around

The home of premium outdoor furniture If you are looking for outdoor furniture, then buy it locally from Lounge Around in Barrys Point Road in Takapuna.

Husband and wife team Claire and Peter are the owners of Lounge Around. They have built their name on a reputation for providing the very best outdoor furniture by sourcing only superior quality products. The inherent qualities of these products include:- thick extra strong UV and weather resistant Rattan weave; tough welded powder coated aluminum framing and the highest quality cushion fabric again with premium strength UV and weather resistance.

This ensures they provide you with long lasting, low maintenance style and elegance.

New to Lounge Around this year is their premium A-grade Teak modular and sofa settings. “Using our unique designs and the best teak wood available we have produced what we believe is one of the most desirable settings at a very attractive price “explained Peter Allen-Baines to Channel in October.

Also new to Lounge Around is our stunning new Artwork/Paintings and accessories to complement any home.

Peter and Claire design and purchase all the furniture themselves to provide high end superior quality outdoor furniture with exceptional comfort and style. From funky hanging chairs to decadent day beds to dining/ lounge sofa sets and stunning SOLAR cantilever umbrellas on a lockable marble wheel base– they cover it all.

Their desire to provide exceptional furniture at a very affordable price is what drives the business from strength to strength. With their continued success

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in Barrys Point Road they are now looking for new locations to open more showrooms in the near future.

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Channel People: Community Gem - Wayne Williams

WAYNE’S PASSION FOR A SAFER COMMUNITY Wayne Williams is so passionate about creating safer communities, that he works with the organisation Safer North. Originally from Cromwell, Wayne now resides in Silverdale with his family but his work takes him all across the North Shore. He’s a keen sailor, sportsman, businessman, uni student and coach and enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren. Wayne tells Channel Magazine about what Safer North is all about and why he continues to do community-based work.

Courtney Bennett: Explain to readers what Safer North Community Trust is all about…

Wayne Williams: Safer North is Auckland North's Injury Prevention and Safe Community Coalition. We promote various injury prevention activities because when an injury is prevented, we have a safer community. Our work includes Child Safety, Road Safety, Suicide Prevention, Fall Injury Prevention, Crime Prevention, Water Safety, Family, Sexual and Domestic Violence prevention, Youth Distracted Driving Safety, Alcohol Abuse and Home Safety. We have a Board of Trustees that include different elements of our community, including Education, Council, Police, Local Boards, Health, School Board of Trustees, ACC, Water Safety and Youth Work. We are mostly supported by funding from the Ministry of Health, Lotteries and Council.

CB: Why are you involved with the Safer North Community Trust?

WW: As a sportsman I was often struck by injury and became very familiar with repair and recovery. I had hands-on experience that was transferable to this injury prevention environment. I know what it's like to have two shoulder reconstructions, dislocations, knee surgery, total ankle replacement, concussion and have friends and family also experience injury trauma. What family isn't subject to serious injury at some stage? I suggest very few.

CB: Have you always been involved in the community?

WW: I grew up in a family where my dad and mum were very community-minded. Dad was involved in many organisations where everything was done by groups of volunteers, including running the biggest one day A & P Show in New Zealand. My community involvement was mostly centered on sports clubs - coaching junior athletics, girls' netball, ski club management, children's golf director, surf lifesaving club parent assist, golf club executive and resident's association planning committee.

CB: What does a typical day look like for you?

WW: Much of my work time is unfortunately desk bound so it is nice to get out in the community when projects are occurring. I meet with various agencies and community groups to assist with their issues or programmes. One current project is to make the over-congested safety zone outside the Target Road School safer. This involves Safer North, Auckland Transport, Council, Police, School, Students and the school's Board of Trustees.

CB: What other community groups or charitable organisations do you admire and why?

WW: I admire those that work with youth at risk. I'm a Trust Board Member of the Hibiscus Youth Centre and I see great work that they do every day involving youth. For them it is about fostering leadership, self esteem, empowerment and family strengths. They run a suicide prevention programme and crime prevention modules also. It's about turning youth into capable young adults with a direction ahead.

CB: What do you like most about your local community?

WW: My new community is considered young. Most of my neighbours have been here for less than 10 years. I do, however, consider Auckland North as my community, which as we know, has four Local Boards and 300,00 population. It's one large community which is able to share what it has. The quality of the community will determine the quality of new migrants, new businesses, workers, facilities, investments, schools and transports systems.

CB: Anything you feel we could do better as a community?

WW: We really do need to nurture safety in our lives. We Kiwis are very good at spending on new tools and later reading the instruction safety manual after the injury. Like many charitable organisations, we are wanting to do much more but are restricted by the funding available. Key projects subject to obtaining additional funding are new initiatives focused on falls prevention for the over 60's, family, sexual and domestic violence reduction and distracted driving. I believe these are all very important and, if properly addressed, will have a large impact on our whole community of Auckland North.

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CB: In my next life, I am going to come back as…

WW: A retriever that can live to 100 years, mostly injury free.

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Vehicle Maintenance: With Auto Super Shoppes

Automotive Fun Facts Windshield Wipers Were Invented by a Woman Next time you're driving in a rainstorm, you can thank Mary Anderson, who invented windshield wipers in 1903. Anderson received a patent for the windshield wiper, but she couldn't sell the invention to the auto companies, who claimed that the device did not have commercial value. After Anderson's patent ran out in 1920, windshield wipers eventually became a standard feature on automobiles. Today, changing windshield wipers is an important part of automotive maintenance. Wiper blades come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, and some are even heated to help keep your windshield clean in icy conditions.

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Think you can get away with just changing your oil?

Think again! Your car actually uses six different fluids: Motor oil, coolant, power steering fluid, brake fluid, transmission fluid & windshield washer fluid. It's important to replenish and change these fluids according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Some newer cars have very specific fluid types and methods of checking and changing these fluids and getting it wrong can be very costly.

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Toyota holds the records The best-selling car of all time is the Toyota Corolla, which sold a staggering 30 million before its replacement by the Toyota Yaris in 2007.

Time for a Tune Up The term ‘tune-up’ was coined when Henry Ford was working on his first automobile prototype. This first ignition system was very simple; one ignition coil for one spark plug, so four spark plugs would require four ignition coils. These coils needed to be adjusted to provide the same spark intensity for better idle and acceleration. As these coils worked, they made a buzzing sound. When all the coils were adjusted properly, they all buzzed at the same level – they were “in tune”. Todays “tune up” is a far more complicated beast and should be left to the professionals.

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Fill ‘er up Running your car down to empty shortens the life of the fuel pump and should be avoided.

Buckle Up Sweden's Volvo made the three-point seatbelt design patent open and available to other car manufacturers for free, in the interest of safety. It saves one life every 6 minutes.

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Introducing David Storey

David Storey.

David Storey is the owner of Auto Super Shoppe Albany and local rental car company Realistic Rental Cars. He is also co owner of Michies Automotive in Takapuna and three workshops in Christchurch. David is a keen tennis player and member of the Browns Bay Racquets Club. He also attends City Impact Church and is involved with local business groups. He is also the current National President of the MTA and Deputy Chair of MITO. David has lived on the Shore most of his life and these days he unwinds at the end of the day overlooking the native bush of Okura with his wife Win.

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Heavy gambling still a concern according to research AUT research has revealed that most New Zealand adults still believe there is a growing problem with heavy gambling in New Zealand – despite problem gambling rates having remained largely unchanged over the past decade and frequent gambling involvement reducing over time.

The National Gambling Study report, released by the Ministry of Health, outlines findings on attitudes towards gambling and compares them with results from surveys conducted five-yearly since 1985.

According to the report, 87 per cent of adults agree or strongly agree that there is a growing problem with people’s heavy gambling. This is similar to results in 2005 and 2000, but higher than results from earlier surveys.

Also among the findings, 53 per cent of adults said there are about the right number of places to gamble. However 41 percent indicated that there are too many gambling venues, with two-thirds of this group specifically mentioning electronic gaming machines in pubs and clubs.

Significantly, problem gamblers mirrored the view that the availability of gaming venues is problematic. 69 per cent feel there are too many venues, while 85 per cent highlighted non-casino EGM venues as contributing to the unwelcome availability of gambling.

“These findings likely reflect growing public awareness of the relative harmfulness of various gambling activities,” says Professor Max Abbott, Director of AUT’s Gambling and Addictions Research Centre.

“The great majority of problem gamblers have problems associated with electronic gaming machines, and rates of problem gambling and gambling-related harm more generally are higher in neighbourhoods with high densities of EGM venues.”

Although there has been considerable expansion of gambling in recent decades, there has also been an increase in awareness of problem gambling, and its related harms and costs. In both 2005 and the current survey, large majorities considered government should do more to help people who gamble to excess.

Professor Abbott says these insights are vital to implementing effective measures to curb gambling-related harm.“Attitudes towards gambling can influence gambling participation, problems and help-seeking, as well as government, community and industry moves to reduce gambling-related harm.”

“These findings suggest there remains some public support for measures that will further reduce the availability of electronic gaming machines and cut gambling-related harms, and indicate public sentiment that government and the gambling industry could do more to help,” says Professor Abbott.

Pro Vice-Chancellor’s Perspective AUT North Campus staff have recently received grants for a number of applied research projects. One of these, led by Professor of Nursing Jane Koziol-McLain, is an innovative project aimed at reducing family violence.

Prof. Max Abbott

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abuses and conflicts closer to home, in parts of Asia.

Some seek asylum in Australia, where their reception is typically hostile and includes ejection to offshore detention Violence, in its many manifestations, permeates New Zealand centres. Recently there has been news of hundreds society with considerable personal and of New Zealanders being detained in Australia, social costs. As with other major public While the recent increase including around 50 sent to Christmas Island. health and social problems, there is no in New Zealand’s refugee single fix; multiple, sustained efforts are The New Zealanders are not refugees; many have quota is small in the scheme required to make a positive difference. lived much or most of their lives in Australia of things, it will make a huge and want to stay there. They are being arbitrarily Mental health and wellbeing is another difference to the lives of the ejected because of a past conviction – in some case in point, so we were pleased to 300 additional people we cases for criminal offences committed many years celebrate World Mental Health Day with welcome each year. ago – and they do not know how long they will be an information sharing event last month. held for.

The focus of the day was dignity in mental health, and our speakers shed light on important issues such as Conditions in refugee detention centres, including the Christmas achieving dignity through human rights oriented policy, training Island centre, are appalling. Australia’s actions in this regard of health professionals, inclusion in decision-making processes are in breach of international conventions, and very probably and enhanced public awareness.

Australian law, and need attention.

Featuring heavily in the news recently have been the similarly In contrast, I have been pleased to see a groundswell of support complex issues of asylum seekers, and detention of large for refugees emerge in New Zealand. While the recent increase numbers of New Zealanders in Australia. Strangely, these two in New Zealand’s refugee quota is small in the scheme of things, issues are intertwined. it will make a huge difference to the lives of the 300 additional The world is experiencing unprecedented increases in refugee people we welcome each year. It is part of our collective global numbers. Millions of desperate people are fleeing Syria and responsibility, and I hope Australia will soon play their part by nearby countries seeking safety and protection. There are also rectifying the ugly cultural underbelly we have seen exposed. substantial numbers of refugees fleeing horrendous human rights

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KOR CREATIVE: Making Video for Business

North Shore's video specialists Meet the KOR Creative team...

KOR Creative are based in Anzac Street in the heart of Takapuna. Craig, Steve and their team provide creative and effective video production services at an affordable price for a wide range of organisations.

Everything they do during the video production process is based upon their core values of hard work, trust, honesty, innovation and passion.

In this issue we find out a bit more about the people behind the company, Creative Director Craig Walsh and Director Steve Wallace.

Steve Wallace and Craig Walsh in their Takapuna video production facility.

Name: Craig Walsh Occupation: Creative Director

Name: Steve Wallace Occupation: Company Director

What school did you go to on the North Shore?

Westlake Boys. My parents thought I wouldn’t concentrate and learn if I went to a mixed sex school. They knew best. I got the ‘cane’ for simply using my creative skills in metal work to make a six pointed ninja star. I guess testing it in the classroom wasn’t a good idea. J

What school did you go to on the North Shore?

Takapuna Grammar. I was there in the mid-eighties at a time of interesting change. Corporal punishment (the cane) was discontinued in my first year (thank goodness) and school assemblies changed from girls sitting on one side of the hall and boys on the other to a mixed seating arrangement, although the age hierarchy of juniors at the front and seniors at the back remained.

We heard your Dad used to work at the Berkeley Cinema as a projectionist?

Barry Walsh was a legend. He followed his passion in almost every cinema in the country and like his father (my grandfather) we all loved movies. It was in Takapuna where I learnt the art and skill of becoming a projectionist. From raising of a curtain to dimming of the lights (not to mention an intermission) we were putting on a show and it was all manual. Now cinema is digital, it’s a completely different game.

What do you love about working in Takapuna?

The growth and countless opportunities that are here. Getting to know the people behind the local businesses. They are all relaxed, kind and entrepreneurial.

Restaurants and bars go without saying. Just excellent quality, variety and vibe.

Everybody loves it here. This is what makes Takapuna great.

What is your favourite place to eat out on the Shore?

That’s a hard question. I like food in general, so I like to eat everything. To best answer your question would be that I love the variety. In saying that though, I have been to Daikoku almost every year for my Birthday for the past 20 years. I am also particularly in favour of places with live music.

What is your ideal weekend?

Listening to vinyl, drinking wine and eating cheese. For the entire two days. If I have no cheese my ideal weekend would be on an island like Fiji. Drinking wine and eating cheese.

How has the North Shore changed since you were young?

The biggest change has been one of housing intensification and the growth of new suburbs and industry. When my parents first moved into a street near Hauraki corner every house was on the classic quarter acre section. Now without exception every section in that street has either two or three houses on it. The Albany Industrial estate was orchards and Sunset Road was the end of the motorway.

What’s your favourite drinking establishment?

It has to be the Elephant Wrestler. Great food, great service and a great place to conduct a bit of business over lunch.

What do you do in your spare time?

Flying gliders and going on adventures with the family. Combining the two of course is the best.

Why is Takapuna a great place to have a business?

Takapuna is the heart of the North Shore. It has a great vibe. The food, the shopping, the entertainment and the proximity to the beach all combine to make Takapuna a really great place to be. It is a place I enjoy coming to and being part of so being lucky enough to have a business here is something I’m really grateful for.

If you require the services of a local, affordable, creative and passionate video production team then give Steve or Craig a call today:KOR Creative are based at 3/18 Anzac Street, Takapuna. You'll find some great work on their website www.korcreative.nz

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AUT Millennium: News

Matt Wood measures a client’s oxygen consumption during a consultation at the Human Potential Clinic.

In sickness and in health – making exercise a lifetime partner Visitors to a special corner of AUT Millennium, located in Mairangi Bay, are using a powerful combination of medical and fitness expertise to help maximise their health in the face of serious medical conditions.

The team at the Centre’s Human Potential Clinic works with clients to prevent, treat and manage serious illnesses such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and stroke. Exercise is a key focus of the holistic service, which facilitates long-term lifestyle changes and supports people in adopting health promoting habits.

Research shows physical activity is clearly linked to better outcomes for those with ill health, or classic precursors such as elevated blood pressure. Physically active cancer survivors, for example, have been found to experience 50% lower mortality than survivors who don’t regularly exercise.

Research also points to the value of individually tailored exercise programmes. Evidence shows that following a bespoke exercise plan, based on advanced fitness assessments, offers vastly better health benefits than the generic low-to-moderate intensity programmes typically prescribed to patients with health concerns.

Clients visiting the Human Potential Clinic undergo lab-based exercise assessments before having a safe exercise level identified, discussing their exercise preferences and obstacles, and receiving a bespoke fitness plan.

They then work with expert staff on an ongoing basis to help stay on track towards achieving and maintaining their health goals.

By using a sophisticated suite of testing and equipment, and working closely with referring medical practitioners, the team gains a clear picture of

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each client’s health risks and is able to develop fitness programmes offering maximum health benefits. This assessment approach leapfrogs the rough gauges people often revert to without specialist help, such as Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference, as indicators of health risk and progress.

“These measures are a country mile off the insights we gain through specialised testing methods,” says Matt Wood – Exercise Physiologist and Manager of the Human Potential Clinic. “Cardiovascular fitness has profound predictive ability. We’re able to test this at safe levels – without pushing clients to their maximum limit – using respiratory gas analysis equipment,” he says.

With cardiovascular fitness - the single greatest modifiable risk factor in achieving longevity - the Human Potential Clinic hopes to make a significant difference to the lives of clients and their families.

The Clinic team currently works with clients on an individual basis, but is in the process of developing a new group service. Clients will benefit from individual assessment and consultation, with the addition of group exercise classes – a move that will allow Clinic staff to reach more people, without sacrificing the level of service they provide.

The new group classes are expected to launch later this year.

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World Class Yachting At Takapuna

YACHTING WORLD CHAMPS AT TAKAPUNA BEACH November will be a big yachting month at Takapuna Beach, with two regattas for the Olympic Finn Class being sailed from the Takapuna Boating Club.

Between November 16th and 19th the Barfoot & Thompson sponsored Auckland Finn Championships are being held as a preliminary event to the Finn Gold Cup, the World Championship for the class in which Russell Coutts won gold for New Zealand at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

This will be the 15th World Championship event that the Takapuna Boating Club has hosted. Recent world events that the club have hosted have been:2008 Tornado World Championship; 2008 RS:X World Championship; 2008 – Laser and Laser Radial World Championship; 2010 Splash Worlds; 2012 470 Junior World Championship; 2014 A-Class Catamaran World Championship.

The Finn Gold Cup is being sailed between November 21st and 29th.

Around 90 boats, including the top 30 Finn sailors in the World are coming to Takapuna for the event. Over 60 entries are international sailors coming to the Shore from all over the world, 24 countries in total. Many are staying at the Takapuna camping ground, some at the Spencer on Byron and other local hotels and motels. Some sailors and officials are also being billeted.

The Finn Gold Cup was last hosted at Takapuna in 1980 when Cameron Lewis of the USA pipped celebrated Australian yachtie John Bertrand for the title in the very last race. Bertrand was later to be the skipper of the Australian America’s Cup boat, Australia 2, that ended the American dominance of the ‘Auld Mug' in 1983.

Kiwi sailors have enjoyed great success in the Finn class. Many of these have been local North Shore sailors. One of the most distinguished of North Shore sailors is Ralph Roberts who first sailed in the Finn Gold Cup in 1960 and was New Zealand champion in the class four times. His late brother Clive was also a leading Finn sailor and other well known locals who have had success in the Finn Class include Dean Barker, Craig Monk and Dan Slater.

“We have been thrilled with the number of entries that have exceeded

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initial expectation,” says event director Evelyn Johnson of the Takapuna Boating Club. “Most are staying locally which is great for our local economy as well as yachting in general. Takapuna will be a vibrant place to be in November. We are hugely thankful to the volunteers, that will number close to 100, who will also play important roles in helping us host this event and ensure it is truly world Event director Evelyn Johnson with brother Ralph Roberts. Working hard to bring world class.” class yachting events to Takapuna.

Evelyn Johnson explained that just feeding the yachts is a big task.

“We will have a lunch for all of the sailors and officials during the racing, which means feeding 100 plus people. There will certainly be lots of people around and the place will be buzzing.”

“It is no secret that we have some of the best small boat sailing conditions in the world off Takapuna so yachts love coming here. We tick all of the boxes for them."

The Finn Gold Cup takes real importance this year with sailors trying to qualify for the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) next year. There is only

World Finn Champion Giles Scott is coming to to defend his title at Takapuna..

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Local Finn class sailor Matt Coutts. Photo by Richard Gladwell..

Action from 2012 470 Junior World Championship sailed off Takapuna.

Shore Singers

Shore Singers – 40 Years on!

Most are staying locally which is great for our local economy as well as yachting in general.

Takapuna will be a vibrant place to be in November.

In 1975 The Shore Singers choir was born out of the Milford Harmony Club and, as one of the North Shore’s longest established choirs, this year The Shore Singers. celebrates it’s 40th Anniversary with a special Charity Concert ‘Forty Years On’ at St. George’s Church, Takapuna on Sunday 22nd November at 2pm.

The 30-strong mixed choir, led by conductor Beth Donnell, have been entertaining audiences throughout Auckland at Retirement Villages and other venues, with a wide repertoire of music from the classics, opera favourites, musical show numbers and popular melodies. Their annual public concert has attracted a strong following over the years.

Choir Chair, Kerry Johnstone, says: "The wide variety of songs and styles means there is something for all musical tastes and, as always, a few surprises!”

The annual concerts have also established a reputation for quality guest artistes, often young local talent who have subsequently followed successful professional careers. This year is no exception with Stephen Diaz (Counter tenor) an award-winning young singer who has appeared in opera and choral productions after training with New Zealand Opera and at Auckland University. Also appearing will be Davyd Antipov, a talented young pianist from St. Peters College, who has already won multiple local and national competitions and awards. Davyd has also performed with Auckland’s own APO. Proceeds from this year’s public concert will benefit Alzheimers Auckland, helping the organisation to care for the many sufferers of this debilitating condition.

Tickets for the concert are $20 (children under 16 free) and include a delicious Afternoon Tea, during which the earliest ex-choir member will cut the 40th Anniversary cake.

Tickets can be booked in advance by ringing Brenda on (09) 418 1915 or available at the door on 22nd November before the show starts at 2pm.

one entry from each country at the Olympics so doing well in this world championship event is crucial. This is the last qualifying event for Rio. The current world champion is Giles Scott from Great Britain. New Zealand’s top two sailors in the Finn class who are expected to do well at Takapuna are Josh Junior and Andrew Murdoch. Also likely to do well is local North Shore sailor Matt Coutts. His recent ranking is not high due to him missing events because of recent university commitments, but he is expected to sail well in the local conditions. He won the New Zealand Finn Championships off Takapuna in 2013. Other local Takapuna sailors will include Dan Slater and Nik Burfoot.

For more information visit: http://www.takapunaboating.org.nz

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So what's

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Your monthly update from Murray Hill, Manager of the Milford Business Association.

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will have a 5m x 3m screen with a live feed of the concert. The area we have chosen is a natural amphitheater so everyone will have a great view of the stage.

This event would not have been possible without our great sponsors, especially Harcourts Cooper & Co, Mercedes-Benz North Shore and the Devonport/Takapuna Local Board.

For more details go to our website, www.milfordshops.co.nz or follow the event on our special Facebook page – “Harcourts Cooper & Co Christmas By The Lake” See you there!

Win a Luxury Weekend Away Winner Thanks to all those who participated in this wonderful competition. The lucky winner is: Katrina Rowlands who wins the fabulous prize package of a Mercedes supplied

by Mercedes-Benz North Shore to use for the weekend on Waiheke, 2 nights at Mudbrick Vineyards chalet hideaway and an award-winning meal at Mudbrick Vineyards Restaurant.

Pirate Market Day

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Pirate M rket Day Saturday 14th November 2015 9:30am – 2pm Kids Entertainment, Live Music and Quality Market Stalls!

Murray See you in Milford

Manager – Milford Business Association

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Come help us celebrate our history in style - dress up in your best pirate costume and reminisce about the good ol' days of the Pirate Shippe dance hall!

Or just come down & join us in enjoying the live music, quality stalls & bargains galore!

Kids entertainment will be throughout the town on the day. Matty the pirate will be wandering around, we'll have face painters, ballloon twisters and even a pirate ship bouncy castle in the plaza!

Make sure you don’t miss this great event – join the event page on Facebook “Pirate Market Day”

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The inaugural “Harcourts Cooper & Co Christmas By The Lake concert is our biggest event yet and as you can see from the advertisement on the opposite page, it will be held on Saturday, 28th November, in Sylvan Park.

As a business association we are very excited to be able to bring this event to you. All Milford businesses have contributed to the event and are proud to do so.

It will be a great family-orientated evening, with plenty of activities to keep the children entertained, including Santa, a mega slide, face painters & more.

We have ten up-market food vendors on site to give you a great variety of treats for dinner or you can pack a picnic basket and rug and come along with your own treats.

Seating will be on the grass, so bring a rug along and claim your spot. Our marshals will seat those that wish to bring a folding seat on the day.

Cyclists are also being catered for. Auckland Transport will have bike racks available for you to park your cycle at the park and a mechanic on site for a quick service if you so wish. We will also be running competitions for family picnic hampers, simply join the event page on Facebook, let us know why you love cycling by commenting on the relevant post and you are in the draw to be a V.I.C. (Very Important Cyclist!)

Parking will be available in the Milford Centre car park and for those that want a picturesque walk along the lake front, also at the Milford Primary School.

If you intend to park in Henderson Park, please respect the swan breeding program and DO NOT come along the lake front. It is closed until December!

There will be NO Parking in Sylvan Park Ave and the road will be closed to all but locals. Please respect the residents of the surrounding streets and do not park over driveways or on their grass berms.

Tickets will be available at the following Milford Businesses from Monday 9th November and are free subject to the conditions below: • Harcourts Coopers and Co • Air New Zealand • Customer Service Desk at the Milford Centre The event this year has been limited to 2,500 people, so we expect the tickets will be in high demand for the first few days. Please be patient when waiting and remember these businesses are also servicing other customers.

There is no cost for the tickets, but there is a condition that you must have a recent ‘proof of purchase’ from a Milford business for $10 per ticket with a maximum of 6 tickets available to any one person.

Performances will include local musicians, Pete & Monique, the Auckland Symphony Orchestra and local school choirs to a backdrop of your favorite Christmas tunes. The sound system is absolutely premium and in addition we

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Come and sing along to all your favourite carols, played by the full Auckland Symphony Orchestra, supported by our very own local schools.

Face painters, balloon twisters, two massive bouncy castles & even Santa himself! Premium food vendors will be available on site so you just need to bring down the family to enjoy some Christmas cheer!

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Milford - Everyone's Place: Furniture Candy

Talking Tax: With McIsaacs

DIY Websters Chalk Paint™ workshops here in Milford No sanding, priming, or undercoating - just paint straight on!

Jill Brown at Furniture Candy is the exclusive stockist for Websters Chalk Paint Powder for the North Shore. Chalk paint is the magic paint everyone is talking about – DIY has never been easier!

With Websters Chalk Paint Powder you do not have to sand, prime or undercoat Before After - you just need to wipe your restoration piece down with a damp cloth and start painting…it’s that easy! You can mix Websters Chalk Paint Powder with ANY other brand or colour, making your choice almost limitless, it can also transform any acrylic brand to a chalk paint. Websters Chalk Paint powder is all it takes to convert an ordinary piece of furniture into a heirloom by simply applying a wax or a polyurethane. Go for Distressed, French Country, Industrial, Retro, Beach/Coastal – and with the vast arrray of surfaces you can paint over, including wood, metal, plastic, leather and even fabric, means you can DIY almost anything! Join Jill and learn how to use this incredible paint with one of her three hour Workshops from her large studio in Milford.

Bring along a friend and have a very enjoyable and productive day out, with refreshments supplied and create something fresh and new for your home!

Call or email Jill now to check which classes are available: 09 4107586 or jillrbrown@xtra.co.nz

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While there has been much press on the new two year residential land sale tax, there is less awareness of other rules which can tax property sales in certain situations.This article highlights some of these issues.

Intention/Purpose of Sale John buys land to build his home on. The land area is more than John needs and John plans from the outset to subdivide and sell off the surplus land. In this situation, the sale of the surplus land would be subject to income tax as there was an intention to sell the surplus land when it was acquired. GST could also apply if there amount of time and work involved in subdividing was significant.

Land Transferred to Associates John, having become aware that the sale of the surplus land would be taxable, decides to transfer the surplus land to his Trust to build a rental property on. John does this as he believes the land won’t be taxable in the Trust. However, any future sale by the Trust would still be taxable as there are specific tax rules which continue to tax land transferred to associates (where the land was originally taxable to the transferor).

Farm Land Subdivided Sarah inherits a 50 acre block of farm land. She decides to subdivide the land into 5 equal blocks and sell them. Sarah has to spend significantly to effect the subdivision. The sale of the subdivided lots will be subject to income tax, and also GST.

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Land Developer/Subdivider Jane, a land developer, buys a rental investment property and sells it 7 years later. The sale is taxable to Jane as the rental property was bought while she was carrying on a land development business. This would be the same outcome even if Jane had used a trust or company to own the rental property.

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Land Developed or Subdivided for House John sells his house and John’s Trust buys another section to build a new house for John. John’s Trust builds the house and John lives in it for 5 years.

John’s Trust sells the house in the fifth year. The sale of the house will be taxable to the Trust. Although there is an exemption for building homes, it does not apply to Trusts in this situation.

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This regular column is provided by Chris Lindsay (B.Com CA), a Director of McIsaacs Ltd. Chris is a Chartered Accountant and tax specialist based in Takapuna on the North Shore. Chris has worked in the tax field for over 20 years and advises businesses, investors and migrants on a wide range of tax issues.

Summary Anyone who plans to develop or subdivide land in any way should be aware that there are taxing provisions that could apply to a future sale of that land.

Take advice before you undertake the project: a small amount of planning could save a large amount of tax!

If you would like to discuss this issue, or any tax issue, please contact Chris Lindsay on chris@mcisaacs.co.nz or 021829400 and I would be happy to discuss on a no obligation basis.

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Caci: Skincare and Appearance Medicine Professionals

Trust Caci for Botox® Botox® has become so popular in New Zealand as women love the natural-looking results this non-surgical treatment can provide.

Caci, New Zealand’s leading Appearance Medicine professional group, have treated over 7,305 women with Botox®, making Caci one of the largest providers of Botox® in the Southern Hemisphere.

And now Caci have made it simple to plan for Botox®.

The exclusive new Caci Amerase™ program makes it easy to manage your regular treatments of Botox® with a payment plan that lets you spread the cost throughout the year.

Routine treatments of Botox® have proven to be an effective tool for managing the facial ageing process. Amerase™ allows you to budget for your treatments, simplifying your beauty, and helping to provide the long-term benefit use of Botox® to achieve softened lines and a reduction in the appearance of wrinkles.

Routine treatments of Botox® have proven to be an effective tool for managing the facial ageing process.

Amerase™ allows you to budget for your treatments, simplifying your beauty, and helping to provide the longterm benefit use of Botox® to achieve softened lines and a reduction in the appearance of wrinkles.

By choosing Caci you also know you will be treated by the best. Caci have more than 16-years experience operating in the skincare and appearance industry, making Caci the largest Appearance Medicine group in New Zealand with 35 clinics throughout the country.

With this long history, Caci have become the trusted in name in Appearance Medicine. When you visit Caci for Botox® you can be assured that you will be offered expert advice, treatment information and superior service from one of our Cosmetic Nurse Specialists.

At Caci we make it simple for you to improve your appearance so you can feel more attractive and confident.

If you would like to learn more about the Amerase™ Botox® Program, call us in confidence on 0800 458 458 and make an appointment for a free consultation.

BOTOX® is a Prescription Medicine containing 100 units of botulinum toxin type A for injection. It is used for the treatment of frown lines, forehead lines and crow’s feet. It should be administered only by trained medical professionals. Talk to your specialist about the benefits/risks of this procedure in appearance medicine. Cautions: People with defective neuro-muscular transmission disorders, infection at site of injection, glaucoma, pregnancy and lactation. Possible side effects include headaches, pain, burning/stinging, bruising, swelling or redness at the injection site, local muscle weakness including drooping eyelids/eyebrows, swollen eyelids, skin tightness, tingling sensations, itchiness, nausea and flu like symptoms. If you have any side effects or concerns speak to your doctor. You will need to pay for this medicine. Normal Doctors visit fees apply. Note: BOTOX® treatment lasts about four months and after this time further courses of treatment may be necessary. Speak to your specialist about your own situation. NA 4488

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Milford - Everyone's Place: Harper Beauty

Milford - Everyone's Place: Molton Brown

Are You a Rushing Woman?

New Stylist For Molton Brown Julianne Creative Stylist Creative stylist specializing in colour correction and Great Lengths hair extensions.

Debra Morris.

Rushing Women’s Syndrome (Dr Libby Ellis) really does exist. A full day's work, then dashing home to sort the kids' homework, cook dinner and organise the house is a regular day for many women. Then the weekend is full of sports matches, chores and housework. Are you always on the go, rushing to do everything and be all things to all people? Sound familiar?

Nahid – Creative Stylist and Salon Manager 26 years as a respected stylist who loves all aspects of hair styling.

Steve Creative Stylist

Many of us do not take time out for ourselves. This is one of the reasons I am introducing a new facial to my menu. I have found the need to introduce a facial that will give lots of relaxation. For the clientele who are looking for gentle and effective treatments based on natural and therapeutic ingredients.

Nellie Tier offers a luxurious and beautifully perfumed face range, suitable for both daily use and in salon. Rich in botanical extracts, healing vitamins and pure essential oils each product has been carefully formulated to heal, nourish and support the skin. The range is hand blended in small batches.

Botanical extracts are made from a plant’s roots, flowers, bark or leaves.

The range is paraben free. It does not contain sodium lauryl sulphate, mineral oils, artificial perfumes of colour additives.

Internationally experienced creative stylist now offering the latest “Graffiti Nation” colours by Matrix.

We need a Senior Creative Stylist to join our very busy team of outstanding Stylists Call Nahid or email : Moltonbrown@xtra.co.nz.

This luxurious treatment is perfect for those needing the ultimate in relaxation.

Molton Brown, 2/5 Milford Road 09 489 5074 Moltonbrownsalon.co.nz

This luxurious treatment is perfect for those needing the ultimate in relaxation. An invigorating facial experience that goes beyond glowing, radiant skin and immerses you in a state of deep relaxation, including: Cleansing: A face cleansing oil which is soap free, deeply cleansing, and moisture rich that does not strip the skin of valuable nutrients. With Rose Geranium and Sandlewood to balance and heal the skin.

Exfoliation: An exfoliating polish using sustainable bamboo granules and jojoba wax beads to buff away dry and flaky dead skin cells. With Frankincense and Neroli to rejuvenate and balance.

Face, neck and shoulder massage: Using a blend of plant and seed oils. Not only is it incredibly relaxing, but facial massage helps to increase microcirculation to bring new nutrients to the skin at the cellular level. With Frankincense and Rose to rejuvenate and heal.

Hydrating Mask: A moisture laden treatment designed to increase hydration, restore elasticity and soften the skin, as well as delivering concentrated levels of anti-oxidants to promote a more relaxed, toned and smooth appearance.

With Anar and Palmarosa to stimulate cell turnover.

Face Cream: Formulated to soothe, nourish and hydrate. With Vitamins A and B to protect and hydrate.

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Debra Morris

Molton Brown Hair and Beauty 2/5 Milford Road, Milford Phone Julianne, Steve or Nahid on 489 5074 Or book online at moltonbrownsalon.co.nz

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A captivating story with a wonderfully dry comic touch, Hester and Harriet features two unconventional and gutsy sixty-something sisters. Wilfully oblivious to the social niceties of their little village, they have compassionate natures and a secret desire to break out from the quiet rut their lives are in. Hester and Harriet are driving to their well-meaning relatives’ on Christmas Day when they come across a frail young woman in a bus stop with her baby. Their desire to get out of the meal, along with concern for this woman, takes them down an unexpected route... One which leads all involved in dangerous directions and affords the sisters a glimpse into a side of life far removed from their cosy shared house.

Comparable to Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Hilary Spiers introduces two memorable characters whose warmth, wit and guile infuse a refreshing and compelling crime drama.

The Lake House Kate Morton $37 From the popular, bestselling author of The Shifting Fog and The Secret Keeper. The morning after the Edevane’s exclusive party in Cornwall in 1933, their youngest child, Theo, is nowhere to be found. After months of futile searching, the family pack up and leave their beautiful country home, never to return. Seventy years later, a young female police officer on enforced leave stumbles into the lost gardens surrounding the abandoned house and determines to find out what happened. Meanwhile, Alice Edevane, now an old lady, leads a life as neatly plotted as the bestselling detective novels she writes, unaware a police detective is seeking to resurrect the complex tangle of secrets Alice has spent her life trying to escape…

Numero Zero Umberto Eco $36 A gripping conspiracy thriller by the bestselling author of The Name of the Rose. 1945, Lake Como: Mussolini and his mistress are captured by local partisans and shot in a summary execution. The precise circumstances of Il Duce’s death remain shrouded in confusion and controversy.

1992, Milan: Colonna is commissioned to write about a fledgling newspaper financed by a powerful media magnate. As he gets to know the team of journalists, he learns of the paranoid theories that Mussolini’s corpse was a body-double and part of a wider Fascist plot. Colonna is sceptical. But when a body is found, stabbed in a back alley, and the paper is shut down, even he is jolted out of his complacency. Fuelled by media hoaxes, Mafiosi, love, gossip and murder, Numero Zero reverberates with the clash of the cynical forces that have shaped Italy since the last days of World War II.

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Avenue of Mysteries John Irving $38 From the acclaimed author of the American classics The World According to Garp and A Prayer for Owen Meany. In his inimitable way John Irving explores the ways in which our pasts reverberate in our presents and, indeed, our futures. As we grow older – most of all, in what we remember and what we dream – we live in the past. Sometimes, we live more vividly in the past than in the present. As an older man, Juan Diego takes a trip to the Philippines, but his dreams and memories travel with him; he is most alive in his childhood and early adolescence in Mexico. Avenue of Mysteries is the story of what happens to Juan Diego in the Philippines, where what happened to him in the past – in Mexico – collides with his future.

City on Fire Garth Hallberg $37 New Year’s Eve, 1976, and New York is a city on the edge.

As midnight approaches, a blizzard sets in – and amidst the fireworks, an unmistakable sound of two gunshots rings out across Central Park. The search for the shooter will bring together a rich cast of New Yorkers. From the reluctant heirs to one of the city’s greatest fortunes, to a couple of Long Island kids drawn to the punk scene downtown. From the newly arrived and enchanted, to those so sick of the city they want to burn it to the ground. All these lives are connected to one another – and to the life that still clings to that body in the park. Whether they know it or not, they are bound up in the same story – a story where history and revolution, love and art, crime and conspiracy are all packed into a single shell, ready to explode.

The Japanese Lover Isabel Allende $40 From bestselling author Isabel Allende, this exquisitely crafted love story and multigenerational epic sweeps from presentday San Francisco to Poland and the United States during WWII. In 1939, as Poland falls under the shadow of the Nazis, young Alma Belasco is sent away to live in safety with relatives in San Francisco. There she meets Ichimei Fukuda, the son of the family’s Japanese gardener, and between them a tender love blossoms. Following Pearl Harbor, Ichimei and his family are declared enemies by the US government and relocated to internment camps. Throughout their lifetimes, Alma and Ichimei reunite again and again, but theirs is a love they are forced to hide from the world. Decades later, Alma meets Irina Bazili, a care worker struggling to come to terms with her own troubled past. Irina becomes intrigued by the mysterious gifts and letters sent to Alma, and learns about Ichimei and this extraordinary secret passion that has endured for 70 years.

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Milford - Everyone's Place: Crafty Knitwits

Summer days are surely coming!

Crafty Corner, with Linda & Kerry of Crafty Knitwits, Milford.

Lots happening at Crafty Corner during November

Gorgeous Summer Cottons to knit are now in store at Crafty Knitwits – supported by some great very simple patterns.

This month we are giving away a free pattern for the garment advertised when you buy the garment lot of Filatura Di Crosa Mini Tempo Cotton. This is a very wearable and versatile top which would look great as it is on the model (in photograph) or layered over a blouse or dress. We have a knitted sample in-store.

We have a rather full menu of summer cottons and cotton/silks. It is definitely worth a visit and a browse – Check out our new pattern corner while you are here!

Brand new Spring Menu in Crafty Cafe Talking about menus... the Cafe has a brand new Spring Menu which we reckon our customer will love.

Our French Cakes are really popular and we now have a wonderful selection of healthy salads and a wider selection for all day breakfast. So whether you want breakfast lunch or afternoon tea... pop in and view the menu.

Book now for High Tea We do take bookings and we specialise in serving High Tea, which must be booked one day prior. We have a selection of three different High Teas; Mr Darcy, Classic and Me-Time-High Tea Time. Spoil yourself or give someone else a real treat with a High Tea at Crafty Cafe in November. Phone 486-2724 to book.

Going to Christmas on the Lake?

What a fantastic initiative from Murray and the wonderful Milford Business Association. We can make you up a yummy custom made picnic food hamper for the evening which all your family or guests will love. They will be popular so make sure you book in advance – book now! Phone 4862724 or email us on craftyknitwits@gmail.com.

Crafty Knitwits, 101 Kitchener Road. Milford. 09 486 2724

Craftyknitwits@gmail.com • Phone 486 2724 101 Kitchener Road. Milford

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Optometry & Eyewear: with Melissa Hay, Visique Milford This month, Melissa Hay of Visique Milford Optometrists discusses tear production and the impact they have on our vision.

The secret to your tears

Melissa Hay.

There are many parts of our vision which makes it clear: • The lens • The cornea (the clear window of your eye) • The seeing cells on the retina • Also – your tear film Our tears are something we take for granted. We think about them if we cry or if we have something in our eye (gosh, remember the feeling of a piece of sand in your eye!) and we water to try and get rid of it. But our tears do have a major impact on our ability to see clearly. I often liken our tears to our car windscreen – if there is too much liquid running down our windscreen we can’t see – or if the rain has dried onto the car windscreen we can’t see either (and this is how it feels when we look through our eyes if they are dry).

There are things within our diet we can do, like drink lots of water and eat oily fish, which helps tear production. It is also very important to look after our eyelid tissues as well.

The tear structure is complex and has many layers; one of these layers is oil. This oil helps to prevent our tears from evaporating and stops our eyes from drying out. This oil comes from our meibomian glands, which are tiny ducts that run along the rim of our eyelids. These ducts get blocked because of insults like: Aging – which causes narrowing of the ducts Makeup – which clogs up the eyelids Poor hygiene – we were always told to clean behind our ears – but do you ever remember anyone actually telling you how to clean your eyelids!

The tear structure is complex and has many layers; one of these layers is oil. This oil helps to prevent our tears from evaporating and stops our eyes from drying out.

When these ducts get blocked it can lead to many problems with the eyes.

Some are styes, which are blocked glands that get so blocked that a mild infection develops. They also lead to dry eye, which can cause poor clarity of vision, discomfort of the eyes and light sensitivity. Over my last few months, I have seen more and more research about how great the affects are to our vision of an imbalance of our meibomian gland function.

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I discuss with women what the best makeup products are for the eyes, and also not to apply face creams on skin close to the eyes. Eyeliner and mascara are the two worst products for your meibomian glands. Mascara flakes off into your eyes and these flakes are toxic, but also block the ducts. Often eyeliner is worn on the rim of the lid, which is just where the meibomian glands are!

The two most important steps to look after our meibomian glands are hot compresses and massage. Heating the eyelids helps to liquefy the oils around the eyes, which then prevents blockages. You heat the eyelids with a hot face cloth, this is as hot as you can stand from the tap and you need to hold it over your closed eyes for at least two minutes. If the cloth cools off, reheat it. Now, you can also get specially shaped wheat bags, which are fantastic as they hold the heat longer – just make sure you wrap the wheat bag in a tissue for hygiene. We sell these wheat bags for $15 and they come in great colours and designs. You can heat your eyelids twice a day if there are problems, but otherwise once a day should be enough.

The next step is massage, which is where you try to manually expel the ducts. Rolling the finger from under the lower eyelid upwards needs to be done three times and the same for our top eyelid – just in reverse.

Often blocked meibomian glands are in conjunction with other eyelid concerns, so using the damp face cloth to deliberately wash the eye lashes is also a good idea. There are also other products, like Sterilid which is a specific eyelid and eyelash wash, which we recommend in some cases. In cases where the meibomian glands are really blocked and problematic we sometimes encourage oral antibiotic use or thermal light pulsing machines.

The best advice is to start now! Once a day of a warm face cloth over the eyes is soothing and a great tool to keep the eyelids and meibomian glands in great nick.

If you would like anymore information or have other questions, please give us a call or an email to discuss.

Melissa Hay, Visique Optometrists, 155 Kitchener Road, Milford, 09 489 4797, milford@visique.co.nz

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North Shore YMCA

Volunteer with us!

Volunteers needed for school holiday programmes

Sociable, Fun Way to Fitness on the YMCA's Team!

Adam Christian.

Adam Christian - Small Group Trainer of the Year Finalist YMCA North Shore is proud to announce that Adam Christian has been declared as a Finalist in the Small Group Trainer category at this year’s New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards.

The Exercise Industry Awards have been running since 2005, and are designed to recognise those making a contribution to the health and wellness of New Zealanders through exercise and fitness. The awards ceremony itself is an annual event and has previously had prestigious guest speakers including the Hon John Key, Hon Rodney Hide and Hon Murray McCully. The ceremony takes place this year on 21 November and the MC will be media and fitness personality Suzie Clarkson.

Originally from the UK, Adam has made the North Shore his home for the last six years. He is passionate about helping people to become healthier and happier versions of themselves.

In the UK Adam was a cricket coach for female teams at a local and county level, and participated in a multitude of sports such as Mixed Martial Arts, boxing, cricket and rugby league before starting to run group training sessions four years ago.

Holidays areweek all transformation about fun!package However need • Be 16 years or older He currently runs a 10 at thewe YMCA Northsome Shore and over the past two years he has had hundreds of members takeassist part andon achieve fun, enthusiastic people who can ourgreat things, from • Enjoy working with children, are patient getting fitter and busy losing aschool bit of weight to overcoming major healthat problems such as diabetes, very holiday programmes YMCA and have a great sense of humour stroke and heart attack risks. There have been individuals who have lost up to 30kgs in just two Auckland.

Ideal volunteers will have an interest • seasons (20 weeks). Adam says the transformation package works extremely well becauseBe it is reliable and honest • Have excellent communication skills simply fun! There is a huge social element to the training sessions.

The team at YMCA North Shore are proud to have Adam on our team, and wish him all the best as he goes up against the other three finalists.

What are you doing these school holidays?

If you would like to see how Adam's group sessions run, head to Facebook and check out Elite Transformation or email adam.christianPT@ymcaauckland.org.nz

Artika.

Sio.

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It's Fitting: with Devonport Lingerie

Tog Tips

Donna Gustafson

Summer is just around the corner and Christmas is getting closer all of a sudden. Before you know it, it will be January and you will be swimming every day and enjoying the sun. Can't wait! So hands up who can't wait to get their togs sorted for the summer?

Hmmm not too many of you threw your hands up in excitement huh?

Well we are here to help you get your summer smalls in order. Pop in and get fitted for a nude t-shirt bra to make your summer clothes look fabulous and a new white fresh lacey bra to wear under your summer dress. While you are in store getting these sorted, get in first for the best choice of swimwear.

We have just had another box arrive and there is a great selection of sizes from 8 to 24. We also have bust enhancer swimsuits, some for DD cup and E/F cup. Prepocketed swimsuits also to hold breast swim forms for post mastectomy.

There are all sorts of styles, colours and prints; separate bikini pants, boy shorts, shorts with bikini pants sewn in and waisted resort shorts. One of our selection was even featured on the front cover of the Simply You magazine. Pop in and check them out and get first pick. We are here to help with an honest opinion! Bikinis from $89.90 and one piece or tankini from $129 - great value for money. Some are still available from last season and are on sale at just $65.

So here are some tips to keep in mind when you are looking for new swimwear: • Allow time – don’t rush • Be prepared to try a new style – togs hanging on the rack may look better on • Think about colour – black is not always flattering, especially under the bright sun • Placement of fabric in the right place can cover up bits you don’t like • Patterns can often make you look smaller • Want to slim the hips – go less on the bottom and a pattern on top • Want to boost a small bust – get some extras with ruffles and twists • Belly cover – stay away from shiny, go for a great neckline style and tummy support • Have a big bust – no high necklines you don’t want a uniboob!

I could not resist getting the cutest range of swimwear for little ones too; from three months old and priced from just at $19, these are proving popular. There are submarines, lovehearts, flowers and whale prints, and matching sun hats that are made from swimsuit fabric so if they get wet it does not matter.

So come to Devonport for a coffee, walk on the beach and check out our selection.

See you soon!

Devonport Lingerie, Shop 2, Queens Parade, Devonport 09 445 8347 donna.co.nz Open Mon- Fri 10am to 5pm, Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm, closed public holidays.

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Devonport Community News Summer Fun in Devonport!

By Maria Teape - Devonport Community Coordinator, Devonport Peninsula Trust Summer Fun Preschool Play mornings kick start the summer season, starting on Tuesday 3rd November at Windsor Reserve, Devonport, and Thursday 5th November at Bayswater Park, Bayswater. The free sessions run from 9:30am to 11am and are a fun time for preschoolers to play with big toys, be active and to make new friends. Bring your toddler and a coffee and enjoy our beautiful parks! Caregiver supervision is required and sessions are weather dependent. For more info, contact Carolyn or Maria on 09 445 9533 or 027 924 3494 or email: maria@devonportpeninsulatrust.nz November is a busy month for local schools with no less than three school fairs happening. On Saturday 7th November, St Leo’s School Fair is being held from 11am to 2pm. It’s a traditional village fair with activities like throw-agumboot, coconut shy, fishing for bottles plus the renowned cake stall and other great food for sale! On Saturday 14th November, the Hauraki School Twilight Fair is happening from 4pm-8pm. The ‘classic Kiwi community fair’ has a real family atmosphere, providing entertainment for all ages in a safe environment. You won’t want to miss the live and silent auctions, famous for their special feature items! The 20th Anniversary Bayswater Kids Duathlon & Jolly Jog is being held on Sunday 22nd November, 9am-12 noon. It’s a great fun day for the whole family with a chance for kids to win a medal, bike, or just run for fun. Plus this year, anyone of any age or ability can take part in the Jolly Jog, a new event being run alongside the Duathlon. Find out more or register online at: www.bayswaterkidsduathlon.co.nz

November is a busy month for local schools with no less than three school fairs happening.

The third meeting of our Back 2 Work series is happening on Monday 16th November, 11am at Devonport Community House. Back 2 Work is a free career discussion and networking series, perfect for those currently looking for work, wanting more work or returning to work and looking for some support on getting started and exploring options.

We have one more Welcome to Devonport meeting before the Christmas break - if you are new or would like to meet others from your community, come and join us for a coffee at Corelli’s Café, Devonport on Friday 27th November at 10:30am. Find out more about what’s on in your community and meet new people.

Bike Devonport invites you to hop on your bikes for Bike To The Beach happening on Sunday 29th November, 11am. The ride starts at Windsor Reserve and finishes at Narrow Neck Beach where there'll be a sausage sizzle, giveaways and more. This is a fun, family-friendly event for everyone!

Ka kite ano.

Maria

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Designworx with Amanda Neill

Let Christmas Shine!

On the Ferry

with

...and Megan Blank

Megan Blank.

Each month, Channel pounces on an unsuspecting ferry user to find out a little about them and their journey that day…ahead of this issue, we chatted to a familiar face from the ferry building as she was landing at the wharf.

Name? Megan Blank.

Which ferry? City to Devonport.

Where are you based? Here on Devonport Wharf! I have the Cycle Auckland bike shop in the ferry building. I caught the ferry over from Mission Bay today.

Why do you love the ferry? The ferry is bike-friendly - that’s what I love most about it! My partner and I are serious ‘roadies’. Being able to travel on the ferry with a bike is great.

Do you have many ‘ferry friends’? Yes! Another reason I love to go on the ferry is that it’s a chance to catch up with people. It’s like a family down here at the wharf, and on the ferry I’ll always see someone I recognise who I can say hello to and have an impromptu catch up with.

What are you most looking forward to on the Shore this summer? Well, my partner and I will be doing the Bike the Bridge event in mid-November - on one of the tandems we have for hire at our shop! Another couple of customers of ours are also going to do the ride with us on another of our tandems too. That should be fun! Summer is just a fantastic time to get out and cycle around Devonport on a bike - it’s just so beautiful!

If you weren’t getting off the ferry in Devonport, where else in the world would you like to be landing? Adelaide. Every year we go for a tour Down Under - we go along to the professional cycling tour, the Australian Tennis Open is always on to watch and we stay with friends who live close to plenty of wineries! What could be better?

Catch a ferry to the city with Fullers Take advantage of regular weekend ferry services from Birkenhead, Northcote Point, Devonport or Bayswater wharves to Auckland City. It’s a relaxing way to travel to and from Downtown Auckland. No traffic jams, no parking costs and café bars onboard. Visit www.fullers.co.nz or any Fullers Ticket Office for timetables or booking information.

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Christmas can be an exciting time for any interiors enthusiasts. It’s the time to dress your home for Christmas visitors and entertaining. This month Amanda Neill, leading Auckland Interior Designer talks updating your home for Christmas and what Amanda Neill. will keep you on trend this season.

There have been some great trends coming through our studio and showroom this year. We love the tribal look, we love the emergence of pastels and colours featuring in softer shades, we love the use of more graphic prints in everything from tiles to fabrics and beyond, but our favourite ongoing trend is metallic.

It’s a trend that has been in our interiors for some years now, but our favourite is this year’s interpretation of mixing metals. We are no longer bound by having the same metal finish throughout our space but by mixing warmer tones of gold with cooler tones like silver we can create balance, style and a fantastically on trend look.

This Christmas why not bring some shine to the season with some metallic Christmas pieces in your home. They are a great way to give your Christmas decorations a modern twist or mix them in with your more traditional Christmas colours of red and green. Metallic will give warmth to a space and can add a little modern glamour to your Christmas decorations. Mix up your metal finishes for maximum style results.

New to our showroom are some stunning gold coloured reindeer which would bring shine to any interior as well as a sense of playfulness and fun to your Christmas scheme. How about some gorgeous metallic bowls that can be part of your festive feast or can be used in the decoration of your home filled with Christmas balls or pinecones. These bowls are available with both a white or black exterior to match your home with either a gold or copper mirror finish interior. Our stunning new copper shell bowl would make a great statement piece on any table and our new copper finish modern candle holders are a must.

We love this time of year and being able to update our interiors to really get us in the festive mood. We have stunning pieces arriving daily and we would love to help you find your finishing touch to the Christmas decorations in your home.

Come in and visit the showroom today to see our latest products before they go.

Have a great month Amanda & The Designworx Team Designworx, Interior Design Studio, 64 Vauxhall Road, Devonport. 09 445 1098.

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Books @ Devonport

Community News

The Magic of Books

Robyn Dormer is a fascinating character who has firsthand experience of the mysterious forces at work in and around a secondhand bookshop...

Celebrating 40 Years of Helping Through Horses A ruby anniversary is being celebrated this month by a charity that supports people with disabilities through horse riding. The North Shore Group of the Riding for the Disabled Association is celebrating 40 years of operation this year and over that time are proud to have helped many hundreds of riders with disabilities.

Starting in 1975 as a result of visits to the South Auckland RDA Group

by Pam Martin and others, the North Shore Group set itself up in Rosedale and has since had a number of moves prior to settling into our long-term home, in Aubrey Road, Stillwater, where we operate on 18 acres.

The North Shore Group is a highly active member of the New Zealand RDA and, during our 40 years of operation, we have witnessed first-hand the amazing transformation that can occur between a horse and riders with disabilities, encouraging them to develop and grow skills they never dreamed of having.

The current President of the North Shore RDA, Andrea Elmer, said: “We are very proud of the work we have done over 4 decades with riders with disabilities, who might otherwise not have the opportunity to experience the positive effects that horse riding can bring. I’d like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all of our volunteers who have selflessly given of their time to help us. Without them we certainly wouldn’t be able to offer the services we do.”

North Shore RDA is helped in achieving its aims through voluntary, individual, donations together with grants from various bodies within New Zealand, without which we would not be able to operate. A recent innovation is also the opportunity to ‘Sponsor a Horse’ – for more information, please visit www.northshorerda.org or contact Shannon Mitchell on 09 426 8110 or via email at info@northshorerda.org The team at North Shore RDA will be holding a small celebration during the month of November and looking forward to kick-starting the next 40 years of helping and achieving.

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Former chemistry teacher Robyn Dormer knows a thing or two about cause and effect, actions and reactions and what makes things tick, from a scientific perspective. However, since opening her secondhand bookshop in a career change of giant proportions, she has learnt a lot about how connections are made, beyond science...ones that seem a little bit, well, magic.

Her love of books has taken her around the world, to destinations mentioned in classic novels, and to visit friends she has Robyn Dormer. made through a shared love of literature.

And the ‘coincidences’ she has encountered have proved even too taxing for a chemistry teacher to fathom.

“It’s rather extraordinary,” she explains. “Time and time again I experience these incredible connections, which are so hard to believe are just coincidences!

“I’m not sure this sort of magic happens in the butcher’s shop, or the grocer’s, for example. I think there’s something just a little bit magical about a secondhand book store. Wonderful things happen from this little bookshop!”

Robyn recites the time when a visiting tourist from England, Diana, sought a particular book, which Robyn duly sourced and posted on to her. Diana was so thrilled that she offered an open invitation to Robyn to visit as her guest when she was next in the UK. When the time came for Robyn’s next trip to England, she made contact with Diana, and also another customer of hers, Jessica, who had kindly made the same offer. It turned out the two customers lived less than 10 miles from each other, shared many striking similarities in their lives, their husbands had both recently passed away, and the two women have since become dear friends.

“I think that’s amazing!” Robyn gushed. “And I could tell you a dozen or so more stories similar to that - connections that have been brought to light because of this little bookshop here in Devonport.”

As if to prove a point, whilst having this discussion, a man entered the store who had been trying to track Robyn down for many years as he was the carer to her now deceased father. They exchanged fond memories and laughter - another bond was forged.

“Well, there you go,” laughed Roybn. “We are very much about the books, of course, but it’s not all about the books, it’s also all about the people.”

Spend a little time at Books @ Devonport Wharf - you never know what might happen!

Books @Devonport, 22 Devonport Wharf, Devonport 09 446 6660. bookshop16@yahoo.co.nz

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Books @Devonport Wharf HUGE SELECTION OF SECONDHAND BOOKS We sell online via www.abebooks.com Open seven days Ph: 446 6660 bookshop16@yahoo.co.nz

Great holiday reads for all ages

Delicious Treats: With Devonport Chocolates

Flavours of New Zealand The team at Devonport Chocolates always enjoys creating new flavours and for the last year have been working towards a brand new chocolate assortment.

By Caroline Everitt of Devonport Chocolates

Following the success of last year’s Chocolate Summer Selection, Devonport Chocolates have created a Flavours of New Zealand Chocolate Selection using fabulous ingredients sourced throughout New Zealand to create an exciting selection of flavours everyone will recognise and love.

One of their most popular chocolates, Marlborough Salted Caramel, also known as Rachel’s Caramel in their stores, is included in this selection. Rachel is the chocolatier who created this extremely popular chocolate, twice as many of these chocolates are sold as any other flavour, it has been said by customers that this chocolate will transform your life.

One of their most popular chocolates, Marlborough Salted Caramel, also known as Rachel’s Caramel in their stores, is included in this selection…

The Sovrano Limoncello chocolate cup is another chocolate worthy of note.

Sovrano Limoncello is produced in Kerikeri using the local abundant supply of lemons. Sovrano are constantly winning awards including most recently a platinum award in the International Review of Spirits Awards, from the Beverage Tasting Institute in Chicago.

Other delightful flavours include the Strawberry Rosé truffle, Raspberry and NZ Honey Bon Bon, milk chocolate covered Hokey Pokey, the Flat White, Kiwifruit and Marlborough Hazelnut.

Adorning the box is a commissioned painting from local artist Graham Young.

Once again, Graham has created a beautiful New Zealand scene reminiscent of a New Zealand vineyard in summer.

Devonport Chocolates, Wynyard Street, Devonport, 09 445 6001, devonportchocolates.co.nz

The art of indulgence - the best NZ flavours in delicious handmade chocolates

FLAVOURS OF NEW ZEALAND SELECTION $44.90

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Life Education North Shore: with Barry Kirk-Burnnand

A helping hand (or truck) needed Barry Kirk-Burnnand.

It’s that time of year again when we get to experience the longer, warmer days and more and more people spend time outside on our beautiful beaches and natural surroundings. Lots of things have happened since my last ramble, the most recent significant event, being the sensational performance by the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup. Boy, did those guys do us proud as a nation!

It’s so nice to see so many people touched by the achievements and manner of All Blacks captain Richie McCaw, who is such a shining light in so many ways, and an example of what can be achieved by an ordinary guy from small town New Zealand. Congratulations have to go to the Silver Ferns at the same time for a fantastic effort in their big final this spring, and although they didn’t pull off the trophy, we are all as proud of their efforts as we are of the ABs. Both of these teams show Kiwi kids what can be achieved if you put your heart into something.

Here at Life Education, our educators continue to steer kids down the right path and give them the knowledge to help them make the necessary smart life choices when those difficult decisions are placed in front of them. The new technology in our classrooms continues to wow kids and teachers alike as they see the human body in minute detail on a screen some six-metres long.

Life Education’s new technology lets students see the human body in minute detail.

The praise we continue to get really warms our hearts — the following is from a Year 4 teacher: “Liked the visual and kinaesthetic aids to support new body vocab. Very useful into your local community and work with a well-respected organisation that helps projector screen to show arteries and veins. Excellent praise and interaction kids grow into successful adults, send me an email — it is a very rewarding with the children as always.” experience being involved with Life Education and not hugely time consuming.

In addition, we are looking for a friendly trucking company to share the responsibility of shifting our classrooms between schools. We no longer have The new technology in our the services of Smith & Davies who did a fantastic job for us over many years, classrooms continues to wow kids and and we now have Boat Haulage and Bonneys donating their services doing these shifts but we really need another trucking company with tractor units teachers alike as they see the human to assist here. The work involves shifting classrooms between schools on the body in minute detail on a screen Shore about 20 times each year. A normal shift might take an hour so the work is not huge. Again, anyone who might be able to help us, please email me and some six-metres long. we can come and discuss the work.

A doctor on a recent visit with a Rotary club told us that he wished he had Quote for the month: seen the body with that technology when he was going through med school! In the past two months we have seen over 3000 North Shore kids benefitting from our programme through our two classrooms. In addition, our bookings for both classrooms for 2016 are now as good as full — a reflection of how valued our programme is.

Although we have a number of long-serving Trustees who do a great job in making sure our programme continues, people’s lives change and time Barry Kirk-Burnnand, Chair, pressures force alterations to efforts. Our strong and loyal secretary, Annemarie Life Education Trust North Shore Hogenbirk, has a new role coming up next year and will be stepping down from chair@lifeeducationnorthshore.co.nz her responsibilities with us. As such we are looking for a new Trustee who can Visit: www.lifeeducationnorthshore.co.nz take over that role; if you are looking to work voluntarily and put something back Contact us: secretary@lifeeducationnorthshore.co.nz

Life isn’t tied with a bow but its still a great gift.

Life Education Trust will be visiting the following schools in November Bayview Primary, Sunnynook Primary, Torbay, Upper Harbour Primary, Pinehurst Intermediate, Browns Bay Primary.

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Building & Home Maintenance with QPC Builders

Newton's Chalk Finish Paints

Newton’s Paints…the DIY Dreampaint!

How many of us have old furniture or antiques which we hold onto for years, but really need a new lease of life? This was the motivation behind Newton’s Chalk Finish Paints, the brainchild of Castor Bay resident Ali Newton.

Ali has been passionate about Ali Newton. furniture renovation for many years and she has now created her own range of locally made chalk paints and waxes.

She has developed a beautiful array of bespoke colours, designed and hand blended using multiple pigments. This has created a unique colour palette with gorgeous new colours being added regularly. Furniture and home décor can be transformed to create a wide range of looks…shabby chic, vintage, white wash, French style or coastal. Ali loves to share her enthusiasm for upcycling and many of her customers find making over their furniture relaxing, unleashing their creativity and helping keep stresses at bay.

Newton’s Paints are all produced here in New Zealand, along with her Manuka clover beeswax. Also available is a liquid carnauba wax which gives painted finishes a subtle aged effect. The paints are eco-friendly and incredibly easy to use, painting over almost any material with no sanding required.

A lovely idea for Christmas are the gift cards, available at Newton’s Paints online store. They are a great way for customers to share their love of the brand while giving the recipient the choice of product they would like. Ali has also ensured her products are very affordable, making them much more reasonably priced than similar products imported from overseas. Visit the Newton’s Paints Facebook page for inspiration, amazing before and after photos, helpful advice and free giveaways of this amazing new product made right here in New Zealand!

Maximize your storage space Whether building new or renovating it is a great time to look at how you can increase your storage spaces. This is where we recommend that clients get in our specialized storage solution company to work with them to fit out the individual spaces to best suit their needs and maximize their storage space.

Established in 2014, Taylormade Wardrobes is a bespoke storage solution company who design and create everything from Linen cupboards, to garage storage units, walk-inwardrobes and much more.

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Taylormade Wardrobes is a bespoke storage solution company who design and create everything from Linen cupboards, to garage storage units, walk-inwardrobes and much more.

Director Mark von Landkammer has used his 15 years of experience in the wardrobe industry to build a company that prides itself on bringing their client's visions to life. With a focus on finishing every project impeccably and beautifully, Taylormade Wardrobes are a team of customer-first craftsmen who have the tools to take on any storage challenge.

These are just a few pictures of what Mark and his team have done for QPC clients.

Taylormade Wardrobes, Mark von Landkammer, 021 941 449

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Channel Youth: with Jordan

Come Fly with Me! Over the term holidays I was lucky enough to go on a Classical Studies trip to Italy, Greece and Turkey. It was possibly the best experience I've ever had. Seeing another culture, one we had previously studied, is an experience I can hardly put into words. Of course, Takapuna Grammar is not the only school to send students on trips and Classical Studies not the only subject. While we were in Europe, there were 12 TGS student travelling through Japan. Geography, history, tourism, languages and many more, have programmes that offer international travel and, in my opinion, more subjects should be open to the idea.

I have gained a wider understanding of the subject I am studying than I could ever have, by sitting in a New Zealand classroom. I experienced the Roman life I will be writing about in my NCEA Level 3 examination essay, to some degree anyway and the sculptures will certainly be easier to describe now that I have actually seen them.

International school trips are becoming more common for students to embark on, to further student learning about a particular subject. At Rangitoto College, they regularly take language trips to Japan, France and Spain. These trips span approximately three weeks, usually with a maximum 25 students and three teachers.

The school also provides a trip of a different nature, to Cambodia, where the students participate in building houses for those in need. Students from Rangitoto enjoy the experience of learning about another culture and come back with a strengthened desire to travel. Mrs Karla Holding, a teacher at Rangitoto, says that the trips are 'a great way to grow as a person and see what the rest of the world is like'. Mrs Holding accompanied 10 students on a school trip to Madrid in January and will be taking another group of language students to Spain, in April 2016.

Embarking on a trip such as this is a profound and incredible experience. They give students the lucky chance to learn about other cultures with their peers, which makes the trip all the more enjoyable. My trip has been the absolute highlight of my year and for the past few weeks it’s been all that I can think about.

We started in Rome with a jam-packed first day, walking everywhere and admiring all the sites out in the open. We saw Trajan's Column, The Circus Maximus, The Trevi Fountain, and many more. For some, that won't mean anything at all but for us these were the sites we had spent all year studying: and finally we were here.

The whole day was quite surreal; in fact the first few days are sort of a blur, of jet lag, walking and endless cups of gelato.

We also visited the Vatican City, and the famous Sistine Chapel. It was almost crazy to be there, seeing the artefacts we had talked about for so long. From Rome we continued onto Naples, stopping to visit the museum, and from there to Pompeii.

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Students from Rangitoto enjoy the experience of learning about another culture and come back with a strengthened desire to travel.

Pompeii was by far one of the my favourite places, seeing the bodies frozen in stone, and all the ruins that somehow remained standing, was breath-taking. In Greece, we saw the Acropolis, the Oracle of Delphi and Olympia, all of which were incredible. One very long bus ride later, Greece had become Turkey, and we were facing the last few stops on our trip. In Turkey the group was lucky enough to go to Gallipoli; this being the 100th anniversary made it additionally special.

Caught up in the excitement of a trip like this, it's easy to forget how immensely lucky we are to be given this opportunity, and the ability to afford it. Schools like Takapuna Grammar and Rangitoto College are fortunate enough to have the resources, staff, and parental support to send students on trips,. Planning these trips is a massive undertaking and would not be possible without the amazing teachers who accompany the students, and willingly to give up their time, to spend their holidays surrounded by teenagers.

As students we are so grateful for the opportunity that has been given to us and being able to live what we have learnt is the most powerful aspect of all. `Mark Twain said ‘travel broadens the mind’, and now I know that to be true. This trip has expanded our minds and allowed us to experience another culture - not only a culture that we could marvel at and enjoy, but one we can apply to further our learning.

By Jordan Blum, Year 12 Takapuna Grammar student and member of the school's Journalism Club.

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Cam Calkoen: Bending Perceptions, Inspiring Change

Tim Bray Productions

The Santa Claus Show '15 is a family 'must-see'!

Kelly is an energetic girl who knows what she wants! And she wants a lot... Alana, her friend from next door, is on the other hand somewhat quieter and happy with her lot. Alana is kind and caring and goes out of her way to help others, while Kelly still Santa Claus (Tim Raby). has a few lessons to learn.

Santa Claus we all know and love, and his side-kick Elfie is quite something. He's one of the most enthusiastic elves you'll ever meet. While Elfie's charged with the rather distinguished role of chief elf in Santa's workshop, he has a wicked sense of fun!

When Elfie receives Kelly's long list of things she wants from Santa, he decides to fly her to the North Pole so she can meet Santa and learn, from the Master of Giving himself, the true meaning of Christmas.

"I'd heard about Tim Bray's magical Christmas show from friends who have made it part of their festive-season tradition and now, having seen it myself, I can see why.... Finally, it's starting to feel a lot like Christmas." - Review, Joanna Page, Theatreview, 2014 Enjoy The Santa Claus Show '15 with family or school - or make a booking to share the spirit of Christmas with your staff, clients and their families. For generous group discounts or booking your own exclusive performance please contact Gail Rotherham on gail@tbp.org.nz or 09-486-2261.

The Santa Claus Show '15 by Tim Bray, songs by Christine White, The PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna. Full Season: Monday 7 December - Tuesday 22 December, 10.30am & 1pm daily (except Sundays) BOOKINGS: Phone (09) 489-8360 or www.timbrayproductions.org.nz Also if you are one of the lucky families to have had their children finish school, don't forget our Theatre Workshops are being held Thursday 17th, Friday 18th, Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd December. Theatre Workshop bookings: Phone (09) 486-2261 or email youth.theatre@tbp.org.nz

by TIM BRAY songs by CHRISTINE WHITE

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.

Take the leap!

Opportunity… it’s around us every moment of everyday. It’s in how we look, how we think, how we do and how we be. It may be small, it may be huge, it may be a massive action with minute results or a tiny action that could change our world.

In some of my speeches I give people the opportunity to take a bungy jump, that’s right a bungy jump! It even sent shivers down my spine. But having done it and realising it’s a perfectly safe opportunity that can significantly change ones life I realised the risk was a figment of my imagination and the process I went through clearly identifies a common thought pattern for determining what we do when presented with any opportunity.

The first thought that may pop into ones mind when presented with an opportunity is; I’ve already done it! I’ve already heard that speaker. I’ve already read that column. I’ve already been to the gym… and it’s not working! Do it again, the only constant in this world is change and each time we do something we’ve had different experiences which means we’ll have different learning’s.

The second thought that can come into ones mind when presented with an opportunity is “I’m scared”. We were scared doing exams, learning to drive, asking our significant other on the first date, leaving “home” to explore the world. But those ‘scary’ things build the foundation to who we are. The difference between those who are good, those who are great and those who are awesome is that they’re prepared to do what others are not, they’ll step that little bit further, jump that little bit further, make that phone call, send that e-mail.

The third thing that can go through our mind when presented with an opportunity usually begins with the words “I’d rather…” The risk with I’d rather is that we don’t know what it takes to do something different or be someone else. Beneath every beautiful opportunity is a mountain of admin, processes, development that is required. So I’d rather, should be, I'd rather be all I can be and in order to find out how great we can be we may need to detach ourselves from the ego we’ve created to become all that we can be.

What is the opportunity you have for shifting the way you look, feel, do and be?

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Theatre on the Shore The Rose Centre

The PumpHouse Theatre A FUNDRAISING EVENING

SOME LIKE IT HOT...because some don’t like it hot The PumpHouse’s annual fundraiser is raising money for an air-conditioning system for the main auditorium.

If you’ve ever been in the audience on a hot day you may have experienced a rapid rise in temperature once the doors are shut, especially in a full house. For such an open, vast space, an effective system has a big price tag.

So, in conjunction with Harcourts Cooper & Co, The PumpHouse will screen Some Like It Hot, the best SOME LIKE IT HOT loved classic comedy film of NOVEMBER 17 all time. Please support us, buy a ticket and join us for a night of canapes, bubbly, auctions and laughter with the fabulous Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon in the sometimes too hot Tickets $35 PumpHouse Theatre.

Inspire 2015

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DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER

by Marc Camoletti

This month Company Theatre brings to The Rose Centre Marc Camoletti’s wildly funny comedy Don’t Dress For Dinner under the direction of Elena Stejko. Elena is a Russian-born actor, theatre director and casting director with decades-long experience in theatre, television and film in Russia, Brazil and New Zealand.

Bernard is planning a romantic weekend with his mistress, whilst his wife, Jacqueline, is away.

It’s fool proof...what could possibly go wrong?”

Bernard’s plans for a romantic rendezvous with his mistress are complete with a gourmet caterer and an alibi courtesy of his friend, Robert. But when Bernard’s wife learns that Robert will be visiting for the weekend, she decides to stay in town for a surprise tryst of her own .... setting the stage for a collision course of assumed identities and outrageous infidelities.

November 17 The Classic film SOME LIKE IT HOT Canapes & Bubbly 7pm Screening 7.30pm All Tickets $35

They’re all together ooky

Oct 31 - Nov 14 North Shore Music Theatre THE ADDAMS FAMILY Tickets $25 - $35

Monday Nov 16 @ 7pm Soul Food - an evening with Psychic Medium KELVIN CRUICKSHANK All Tickets $65

KILLARNEY PARK OFF MANURERE AVE TAKAPUNA

November 21 - 27 Masked Productions CLOSER by Patrick Marber Tickets $23 - $28

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Lake House Arts Centre : News

Retold:

Paintings from the Grimm Project Retold is part of artist Rebecca Holden’s larger artistic undertaking, The Grimm Project. As in the well-known fairy tales, themes of right and wrong, good and tyranny are woven into her artistic practice. You are invited into the narrative through the combination of different painterly techniques, from sketchy drawings to overlapping layers of thickly painted colour.

A series of chance encounters formed the impetus behind this project – the discovery of the Brothers Grimm museum in Kassel, Germany; an unexpected visit to their gravesite in Schöneberg, Berlin; a chance introduction a year or so later to Phillip Pullman's collection of fairy tales, ‘Grimm Tales for Young and Old’. These encounters fuelled what Holden called The Grimm Project and led to the creation of a group of painted works that interpret tales from Pullman's collection.

For these works, Holden wanted to further encourage the idea of chance, which was so instrumental in the project’s inception. Via social media she invited others to give her two things: a number between a given range and a photo of a favourite landscape. Holden used the number supplied to select a tale from the corresponding page in Pullman's book, which she would then visually interpret through painting. The landscape photo given was used to influence her colour palette.

“This compelled me to work outside of my favoured palette and be more experimental with the use of colour,” explains Holden. “Rather than simply illustrating the main plot of the stories, I felt I wanted to be receptive to the elements of the story that most strongly resonated with me, those that appealed (or appalled), and to allow for everyday influences to weave their way through.”

Holden graduated with an MFA from Massey University Wellington in 2013.

Retold is her second solo exhibition, following Sand in the Apricot Jam in 2014. This exhibition of large-scale paintings, which commemorates World War I, will be touring to the National Army Museum in Waiouru in 2016 and the Waikato Museum in 2017.

Join Rebecca for an Artist's Talk on Sunday 29th Nov, 11am – Free.

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Lake House Arts Centre is located on Fred Thomas Drive in Takapuna and is housed in a beautiful 19th Century Edwardian/Victorian heritage building that once stood on Takapuna Beach. The Lake House has a constantly changing exhibition programme, a café with delicious homemade fare, artists studio’s and a vibrant and varied arts education programme with something for every member of the family, including weekend workshops, after school classes, holiday programmes and adult daytime classes.

Lake House is open 9:30am – 4pm Monday to Friday and 10am – 3pm Saturday and Sunday. Closed on public holidays.

For more information on any of our classes, exhibitions or activities please check our website www.lakehousearts.org.nz, email info@lakehousearts.org.nz or phone (09) 486 4877.

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Northart: News

Freda Brierley 2015 'Cat and Goldfish, after Matisse’ machine stitch.

Ross Ritchie 2011 ‘In the Afternoon’ Graphite on paper 760mm x 1000mm.

Fidalis Buehler 2015 ‘True Dat ‘ acrylic on paper

Freda Brierley 2015 ‘Bouquet of flowers after Albert Marquet 1898’ machine stitch

Ross Ritchie 2015 ‘Pale Horse’ Graphite on paper 1000mm x 760mm

Michelle Mayn 2015 ‘Tribal Offering’ feathers, flax, flax fibre.

NOVEMBER AT NORTHART If you are at all into superb drawing, exquisitely stitched images from art history, contemporary takes on traditional weaving, or gaining insights into contemporary art practice, then Northart is the place for you this month! Four new exciting exhibitions have transformed the gallery: ‘Drawing from the past Decade’ by Ross Ritchie, Freda Brierley’s ‘Threads of Time’, ‘Decoded’ by Michelle Mayn and ‘Urban Mythologies’ a group exhibition by Pasifika artists opened to much acclaim last weekend.

Ritchie’s graphite (pencil) drawings were created between 2003 and 2015. The collection includes a number of works which reflect the artist’s fascination with the eighteenth century (and earlier) Dutch Vanitas tradition, others relate to his interests in later European painters and to his love of history. It is a very vivid and striking exhibition, not one for the faint hearted!

The twenty or so works in Freda Brierley’s exhibition put a personal spin on some of the most popular, memorable and significant artworks ever created.

Brierley has selected images from the days of rock art through Egyptian times, Roman and Greek art, the Impressionists, Fauvists and Cubists and very finely and intricately rendered them in thread using a sewing machine!

Michelle Mayn studied traditional and contemporary Maori weaving at Unitec and since that time has been making a name for herself as a contemporary weaver, working in a traditional manner with new materials. Her work in the show is very sculptural, with a focus on form. She was a finalist in this year’s World of Wearable Art. The fourth exhibition, ‘Urban Mythologies’, is a part of Auckland Council’s ‘Urbanesia’, a contemporary Pasifika arts and culture festival. Five artists, Penny

Howard, Kenneth Merrick, Fidalis Buehler and (mother and daughter) Sulieti Burrows and Tui Gilles present work which is informed by their Pacific heritage, acknowledging, celebrating and exploring their relationship to both contemporary and traditional society. On Saturday 21 November Tui and Sulieti are holding a free tapa making workshop on Saturday 21st starting at 11am. Bookings are essential – please contact Northart. There is an opportunity for local communities to “Meet the Artists” on the final day of the exhibitions, Sunday 22 November at 2pm, when it is hoped that Samoan poet Doug Poole will read some of his original work. For further details about the Urbanesia events check out Urbanesia.org.nz The following weekend, (28/29 November) we have another changeover with the much awaited cash and carry Christmas show opening on Saturday at 3pm and ‘Skate Park’ an exhibition by James Davidson and ‘DSW’ (domestic sized works) on Sunday at 5pm.

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Education: Kristin School

Student Leadership 2015/16 Kristin Senior School would like to congratulate the newly announced student leaders for 2015/16. For the coming year, Hattie Jones and Toby Ellis will share the mantle of Head Prefects, with Jessica Tucker and Declan Marshall supporting as Deputy Head Girl and Deputy Head Boy.

School Tour

Wednesday 11 November Wednesday 2 December Junior School (Kindergarten - Year 6) 9.30am (enter at Gate One) Middle School (Year 7-10) 11.00am (enter at Gate Two) Senior School (Year 11-13) Tours by appointment Please register attendance 415 9566 ext. 2324 or admissions@kristin.school.nz

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These four capable students will be supported by their 18-strong team of Senior School Prefects; Jung Woo Bae, Samantha Barrable, Grady Bower, Emma Cadman, Lucy Chambers, Fraser Cotterill, Thomas Greenop, Jessica Hoeps, Juliette Jenkins, Rocky Jiang, Sohee Kwon, Charles Law, Clodagh McCullough, Ana Ross, Anna Thornton, Molly Watson, Livy Wicks and Henry Will.

The announcement of the Head Prefect roles came after the annual 4-day Prefect Camp, held in Ahuroa at the end of Term 3. Prefect Camp is a unique tradition of Kristin Senior School where the current year’s Prefects have a chance to debrief on their experience before inducting the new group into the ways of leadership at Kristin.

Activities at the camp cover such areas as social styles analysis, developing a vision for leadership, personal style inventory, strengths and weaknesses of our leadership context and managing a Prefect Project. In addition, there are many physical and teamwork challenges that test both teams’ ability to work together and solve problems. These include crossing an eel-infested pond, scaling a wall as a group, negotiating a ropes course in pairs and our own version of Race to the Flag.

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As the 2015/16 team was announced, Senior School Principal Brendan Kelly paid tribute the work done by this year’s student leaders. “To be a Prefect at Kristin is not an easy task. There are many challenges and pressures that come with the role and the jobs these students perform are demanding. The Prefects of 2014/15 have never flinched from their responsibilities and have never wavered when faced with a challenge. In part this is because of their own leaders, Conrad Edwards and Lucy Josephson, who have been courage and determination personified, and Declan Weir and Amelia Vincent, who have supported them superbly.

Strong and consistent, they have been a team who work together without ego and always for the good of the people they serve.”

Education: Kristin School

New Principals Announced Kristin’s Board of Governors and Executive Principal have announced the appointment of two new Principals at Kristin: Mr Dave Scott in the role of Middle School Principal and Mr Dave Boardman in the position of Senior School Principal.

In their announcement to the Kristin community last month, Board Chairman Philippa Fee and Executive Principal Tim Oughton said, “We have now selected new Principals for both the Middle and the Senior School to replace our much loved and highly respected Principals, Adam Heath and Brendan Kelly. These vacancies, arising out of the promotion of Adam and Brendan to senior roles in schools in Australia, attracted more than 150 applicants, both nationally and internationally. The overall calibre of the field of applicants was extremely high and it was reassuring to know that Kristin is such a desirable school for talented leaders.”

Taking on the leadership of the Middle School, Dave Scott will be joining Kristin from Scots College Middle School in Wellington where he is currently Deputy Principal. Dave has extensive experience in a number of independent schools spanning New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom, both in co-educational and single-sex settings. He has a strong service ethic and has been involved in a diverse range of fundraising and development initiatives. He is an experienced and innovative educator who has a proven track record of not only generating creative ideas but also implementing new initiatives that directly improve student learning outcomes. A talented athlete himself, Dave is a passionate supporter of all co-curricular programmes and has a strong belief and considerable experience in outdoor education. Dave will be joining the Kristin family along with his wife Tiffany and their two children.

Mr Dave Boardman will be taking on the position of Senior School Principal.

Dave is currently the Deputy Principal of John McGlashan College in Dunedin. He leads the IB programme and has a wealth of experience in developing innovative and holistic programmes for senior students. Dave also has a keen interest in

Mr Dave Boardman.

Mr Dave Scott.

sport and outdoor pursuits. He has represented Great Britain on a number of occasions in rifle shooting. Originally from the UK, Dave is a firm believer that strong, supportive and positive relationships between students and staff have the most profound impact on learning and achievement. Dave will also be joining the Kristin family with his wife Penny and their two children.

Both Principals will commence their roles in January 2016.

ANNIE - Kristin Middle School Production One of the world's classic and much-loved family musicals – Annie – recently took to the Kristin stage. With an incredibly talented cast and crew and a passionate production team, supported by a fantastic group of parents, Kristin’s continued tradition of excellence in the Performing Arts was assured.

The intensive production process involved hard work and challenges, but above all, it was a joyous journey from start to finish. Close on 180 students from Year 6 to Year 10 were involved and a record number of 1726 tickets were sold. All three performances received standing ovations.

Middle School Principal Adam Heath wrote to the cast and crew after Opening Night: “No one in the audience was quite prepared for the standard of the vocal performances last night - the individual performances and superb choral pieces. The ease with which you drew us into your characters and the stories

defied everything. Perhaps most striking was the collaboration, the teamwork and the sense of unity that seemed to underpin the astonishingly high standard of performance. Every last detail attended to meticulously by the back stage crew and every cast member 100% focused on playing their part to the best of their ability. The collective result was a show that you could take anywhere; play anywhere in the world and people would happily pay to be entertained so wonderfully. Bravo cast and crew - you have made me and everyone else at Kristin very proud.”

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Education: Westlake Boys High School

Major award winners Andre Jackson, Liam Rawlings and George Han with their parents.

2015 Westlake Boys Senior Prizegiving Westlake Boys High School celebrated the outstanding achievements of many talented young men at the school’s 53rd annual Senior Prizegiving at the end of September.

The event provided an opportunity to recognise those students who have achieved high academic standards and those who have contributed so much to Westlake over their time at school.

Musical interludes included Westlake’s award winning Concert Band, performing ‘Critical Mass’ by Todd Stalter, Voicemale performing ‘Howler Monkey’ by Westlaker Robbie Ellis, Westlake’s Big Band performing ‘Sing, Sing, Sing’ by Louis Prima, arranged by Victor Lopez and, to conclude the proceedings, the combined Concert Band and Symphonic Band playing ‘March’ by John Williams.

Westlake’s 1st XI Hockey and Premier Swimming, Squash, Table Tennis and Three Man Cross Country teams were recognised for winning their respective National titles, as was Westlake Symphony Orchestra for receiving the Outstanding Orchestra and Best Performance of a New Zealand Work awards at the KBB Music Festival. The 2015 House Trophy Award, a proud tradition which includes a variety of events throughout the school year, was won by Smale House.

These awards were followed by the announcement of one of the most popular traditions of the Westlake Prizegiving – the Staff Travel Awards and the Westlake Foundation Staff Awards. This year two Staff Travel Awards were awarded to Ms Tina Kwok, Head of the International Department and Head of Languages, and Mr Andrew Berry, Head of English. Mrs Carolyn Murphy, an integral and long serving member of the Administration team for many years, received the Support Staff award. The 2015 Foundation Staff Awards were awarded to English teacher, Ms Catherine Kelsey, International Department Manager, Mrs Julia McGahan, and Physical Education teacher and 1st XI Cricket coach, Mr Ryan Scivier. The Foundation Staff Awards offer the recipients the opportunity to access ideas and opportunities to bring back into the Westlake community.

With a sizeable amount of Special Awards having been presented throughout the afternoon, only the three major awards remained on the prize table. The PTA Award for Head Prefect was presented to Westlake’s 2015 Head Boy, Andre Jackson. Andre, who led by example has been an outstanding, committed and sincere Head Boy who possesses an extraordinary determination to succeed.

The winner of the Lex Lewis Memorial Trophy for Debating and the John Patterson Memorial Award for Effort, Involvement and Loyalty were awarded to Westlake’s 2015 Deputy Head Boy, Liam Rawlings. Liam is an exceptional, determined student, leader and gifted debater who has achieved outstanding academic standards.

The winner of the Don Johnson Trophy for coming First in Form 7 and the Arthur Schubert Award for Outstanding and Selfless Contribution to Westlake Boys High

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Westlake Boys Kapa Haka group performs a haka at the commencement of Prizegiving proceedings.

Recipients of the Westlake Boys Staff Awards: (l to r) Ms Tina Kwok, Mr Andy Berry, Mrs Carolyn Murphy, Ms Catherine Kelsey, Mrs Julia McGahan and Mr Ryan Scivier.

School went to George Han. George is an exceptional young man whose skills in Mathematics have taken him around the country and the world. His achievements in all subjects are remarkable; he has been the top scholar in his peer group since his first day at the school.

The three major award winners were joined on stage by their immensely proud parents and received a thunderous applause from the audience.

A full report on all 2015 Westlake Boys Prizegiving awards is available on the school website www.westlake.school.nz

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Education: Westlake Boys High School

Members of Westlake Boys Community Service Group visited residents at local retirement homes and assisted with the reading programme at Forrest Hill Primary School on several occasions.

Members of Westlake Boys Charity Council who organised several fundraising initiatives throughout 2015 to benefit Hospice North Shore.

Westlake Boys Charity Council Serves Community The Charity Council, led by seventh form student Daniel Lee, was instigated at the start of 2015 when students felt that the Westlake Community would benefit from a more structured fundraising approach, raising a substantial sum towards one annually chosen cause rather than smaller contributions towards a variety of causes over the year. For 2015, Hospice North Shore was chosen.

Hospice North Shore is a local charity in the Westlakers community that provides compassionate, specialist care to people who are dying, while supporting their families and caregivers. Over the years many Westlake families and the wider Westlake community have experienced the special care and compassion of Hospice North Shore first hand and the council’s first task was a well organised mufti day, raising the sum of $ 2,364.80.

Last month the Charity Council commemorated in assembly the tenth anniversary of the passing of Wayne Reynolds. Wayne, a seventh form student in 2005, lost his battle with leukaemia and the council shared Wayne’s amazing story of courage and his legacy with our students. Wayne spent his last days at Hospice North Shore surrounded by his family.

With one more fundraising opportunity scheduled in term 4 for the junior students it has been a very successful inaugural year for the Charity Council.

For members Darren Zhang, James Parkes, Antoine Ellis, Tony Guo, Nicolas Dwight, Michael Oentardi, Ashton Reiser, Laith Saeed and Greg Vukets it has definitely been an enlightening experience.

Community Service Group The Westlake Boys Community Service Group was established last year to assist the Westlake community. The group helped out with the Red Cross annual street appeal and members of the group paid visits to Forrest Hill Home and Hospital where they chatted with residents and helped out with general chores.

This year over 30 students have again contributed their personal time to visit the residents throughout the year, and also arranged for Westlake musicians to entertain groups at the Forrest Hill Home. Residents were treated to musical performances by Westlake’s Barbershop quartet with Ritchie Li on flute and Riley Cahill on piano. The appreciative crowd enjoyed every visit by the Westlake community service group members and the musicians.

This year the Westlake Community Service Group also assisted at Forrest Hill Primary School with its reading programme. Several primary school children got a confidence boost as a result of the extra support they received in mastering their reading skills.

Many thanks to all members of the Westlake Boys Community Service Group: Alex Burton, Jimmy Chen, Jacob De Jonge, Tianrui Guan, Jack Jiang, John Jiang, Harry Kim, James Kim, Maric Kim, Joseph Lee, Ritchie Li, Tiger Li, Dalton Lim, Andrew Mei, Michael Oentardi, Eric Park, Min Ghi Park, Rengen Parlane, Liam Rawlings, Laith Saeed, Martin Shen, Tony Shen, David Song, Gun Woo Song, Andre Vachias, Simon Weng, Benjamin Xie, Hai Hong Yang, Vincent Yang, Mark Zhang and Bill Zhou.

UPCOMING EVENTS Fri 6 November

Sports Awards Dinner – WBHS Auditorium, 6.00pm

Wed 11 November

PTA Christmas Market – 6.30pm

Tues 24 November

Junior House Swimming

Fri 27 November

Junior House Athletics afternoon

Sat 28 November

Graduation Dinner, 7.00pm

Fri 4 December

Junior Prizegiving / End of Term 4

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Education: Westlake Girls High School

New and Improved Library Westlake Girls High School library is new and improved! The library has undergone a significant upgrade, obtained a new roof, and doubled its capacity. We are now a bustling, busy hub of activity from 8am-5pm every day.

Students are especially appreciative of the space as they study for upcoming exams.

The library is staffed by a Teacher Librarian, Mrs. Davidson plus librarians Mrs. Walters and Mrs. Nolan.

We are also fortunate to have 30 student librarians who volunteer their time to issue and return books, shelve books, and cover books. Next year, we’ll need even more volunteers, and recruiting is currently under way.

The library has undergone a significant upgrade, obtained a new roof, and doubled its capacity.

Music Dinner 2015 The Music Dinner, an annual celebration of the successes of the Westlake Girls and Boys Music Departments at a variety of local and national events throughout 2015 was held at McHugh’s of Cheltenham. The audience was treated to a musical rendition of ‘Take Five’ (Paul Desmond) performed by jazz quintet ‘Leisurely Horse a Carriage’ and ‘The Erlking’ (Franz Schubert) performed

by Arthur Close (vocalist) and Riley Cahill (pianist and vocalist). Our guest speaker this year was Alex Taylor (Westlake Boys High School Alumni) who is a composer and currently tutors at the University of Auckland.

Students were awarded for their involvement, for their commitment, and leadership reflecting their contribution to a range on ensembles. Blues awards were presented to national representatives and winners of national titles.

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Westlake Girls High School Winners of Music Cups and Trophies for 2015 Back Row: Ki-Hei Lee, Gloria Tian, Susy Park, Lily Elson Front Row: Michelle Yue Wang, Tahee Kim, Karen Li, Zixuan Lu

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Education: Westlake Girls High School

Rowing Silver Medal in Australia Year 12 students Robyn Knowles and Maria Markovich competed at the Queensland schools championship regatta as members of the Auckland Under 18 Development Squad. The regatta held at Rockhampton attracted over 1000 athletes. Robyn and Maria competed in the girls open double sculls winning a silver medal which is an outstanding achievement in their first race ever together.

Multi-talented Junior Athlete Year 9 student Tamara Otene has had an outstanding year in the sports of Athletics, Badminton, Netball and Volleyball.

In athletics Tamara is the North Harbour junior high jump champion and the silver medal winner at the Auckland and North Island championships in the junior high jump.

She is the New Zealand U15 champion in Badminton singles, doubles and mixed doubles. In the New Zealand U17 section she won a silver medal in the singles and doubles event. Aged 13 she is the youngest to reach the semi-finals at the Oceania championships for New Zealand against Australia where she was a member of the New Zealand badminton team that defeated Australia. Tamara is a member of the New Zealand U19 Oceania team.

In school badminton she is a member of the successful premier team that won the New Zealand Secondary Schools title, the North Harbour junior title and the Greater Auckland junior doubles champion.

Tamara is also a member of the schools Year 9 premier netball and volleyball teams.

University Study Awards Several students from Westlake Girls High School have been awarded scholarships and awards which will assist them with financing their tertiary studies, either for university fees or accommodation costs. Many of the scholarships also offer mentoring and the chance to network with those in the industry they hope to be a part of when their studies are completed. Students were selected on different criteria including academic success, leadership, community involvement and personal qualities.

University of Auckland – Stephanie Soon, Katie Auckram, Teuane Baxter, Marjial Hermanoche, Homayra Shafiq.

Massey University – Kate Addison-Saipe, Aathira Mohanan Nair, Molly PottingerCoombes, Chelsea Martin University of Otago – Jen Gale, Ha Jung Lim, Mattea Harris, Aria Koria, Amy Lee Victoria University – Holly Parekowhai, Michelle Wang AUT – Hannah Cronin Unitec – Stefanie Crncevic, Javerron (Angel) Leung-Wo University of Canterbury – Hannah Leckey Keystone Trust – Olivia Heighton Russell McVeagh Law Scholarship – Lina Kim

Sir Paul Callaghan Rotary EUREKA! Trust Awards Finals Nicole Tan (Year 12) was selected as one of six high school students nationwide for the National Finals of the Eureka Trust Awards as part of the Nation of Curious Minds Initiative. Nicole had previously competed in the Auckland regionals and her exceptional presentation won her a place in the Nationals.

Nicole’s topic focussed on the importance of vaccinations for pregnant women. She chose this topic mainly after having noticed that a lot of discredited vaccine advice is being given to New Zealand parents.

Along with the presentations and the intense competition between them, Nicole met CEOs from

various research organisations, listened to an inspirational talk from Dr Michelle Dickinson (AKA –Nanogirl) met the Governor General at Government House and also had the privilege of touring the Landcare Research Laboratories.

Nicole’s topic focussed on the importance of vaccinations for pregnant women.

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Education: Long Bay College

Oh, the Places You'll Go! - Dr. Seuss Students at Long Bay College have just returned from a two week trip to Greece and Italy to further their learning in Classical Studies. Year 12 and 13 students Tyla Lorimer, Annie Osborne, Amelia Burgisser and Lucy Waddingham visited Europe along with Head of Classical Studies Dean Thompson. The trip was a co-joint effort with ten students and two teachers from Waitakere College.

The group began their travels in Athens, Greece where they visited iconic spots such as the Acropolis and the Agora. Students also marvelled at the masterpieces in the Acropolis Museum and National Archaeological Museum, and the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion.

A short flight took the group to Rome. Students visited many sites including the Colosseum and the Pantheon. There were also day trips to Pompeii and Tivoli.

The Long Bay College students also enjoyed trying out many Greek and Italian dishes. The trip was thoroughly enjoyed by all and it is hoped that another trip will run in 2017.

Also over the September school holidays, 16 Long Bay Dance Students travelled to Los Angeles to perform at Disneyland and on Hollywood Boulevard.

The students learnt some valuable lessons in how to succeed in the world of dance, and met amazing dancers, choreographers and directors at places

Tayla Baxter.

such as Millennium Dance Studio, IDA dance studio, The Edge studios, Disneyland Performing Arts and Cruise Lines Performing Arts. There they also attended dance lessons in a variety of different styles from Tap to Twerking, Burlesque to Ballet and observed some masters at the work.

Patrick Smith.

Prefects 2016 Long Bay College is very proud to announce the Head Prefects for 2016.

Patrick Smith will be the Head Boy and Tayla Baxter is the Head Girl. The Deputy Head Boy is Liam Quinn and the Deputy Head Girl is Rachel Le Roux.

The prefect advisory panel members for 2016 are as follows: Kayla Bergh, Josiah Mathew, James Daish, Kylie Lin, Megi Pasham, Tom Wishaw-Sparkes, Anna Thompson, Scott Burfoot, Sha-Hade Bradley, Charlotte Morley, Daniel Metcalf, Tara Ravi.

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Students visited many sites including the Colosseum and the Pantheon.

Hockey Experience won on the day when the Old Boys and Old Girls Alumni Hockey Teams took on the current 1st XI Hockey Teams. The Old Girls bet the Girls 1st XI 2-1 while the Old Boys won 4-1 against the Boys 1st XI. Ian Sage, Principal of Long Bay College when the school opened 40 years ago was there to cheer the sides along.

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Education: Pinehurst School

Pinehurst Junior College Dancesport Team Wins Intermediate Cup A team of 26 dancers attended the National Dancesport Competition in Meadowbank to win the Intermediate Cup. Each couple danced in 4 categories, Fox Trot, Samba, Cha Cha and Jive and by the end of the morning Pinehurst Junior College students had proved they were a force to be reckoned with.

Individual results were: Ryan Hughes and Aleksi Killian 1st place in all 4 categories; Frazer Clarke and Sofia Cradwick earned 2nd placings in Cha Cha, Foxtrot and Samba; David Shaw and Mikayla Rouse gained 3rd placings in Cha Cha and Samba; Matthew Prance and Catherine Franicevic placed 3rd in Jive and Andy Stone and Gina van Wijk placed 3rd in Foxtrot.

Pinehurst is a premier, coeducational independent school based in Albany on Auckland’s North Shore.

Ryan Hughes and Aleksi Killian gained an impressive first in every dance category.

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Junior College Dancesport team.

Mobility Dogs - Unleashing Life

With an emphasis on individual attention and a total school roll of only 850, Pinehurst School ensures students are exposed to a wide range of opportunities.

With passionate teachers, a nurturing learning environment and a world-class Cambridge curriculum – your child is set to leave Pinehurst as a confident, well-equipped adult.

A determined Pinehurst School Year 6 Primary student, Cassie HarkinsWilson worked all year towards raising awareness and support for Mobility dogs.

A global leader in Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), Pinehurst offers an EXTENSIVE ACADEMIC, SPORTS AND ARTS CURRICULUM, taught by experienced teachers who are focused on achievement and results. We are proud to have achieved Top in the World and in New Zealand in a range of Cambridge subjects, including Design & Technology, Information Technology, Geography, Art & Design, Spanish, Physical Education and Environmental Management.

Cassie and two friends organised a successful school wide Mufti Day to raise funds for the cause and to build awareness throughout the school community. With students donating a gold coin to not wear uniform, Cassie and her team raised more than $1100.00 for Mobility Dogs Assistance Trust. This was followed up by a visit Pinehurst Student Cassie Harkins-Wilson spends time from working mobility dog J.R. who admiring mobility dog J.R. astonished the students with what he could do to support his owner.

Building momentum for the main fundraiser, the students organised a ‘Mobility Dogs’ colouring competition and visited every Primary class to educate students about the role Mobility dogs play in the life of a person fortunate enough to have one.

To learn more about the Trust and see how you can help visit www.mobilitydogs.co.nz.

For further information contact our enrolment manager on (09) 414 0960 ext 614 or email enrolment@pinehurst.school.nz.

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Education: Rosmini College

Rosmini College Cricket Team's Tour of Sri Lanka The Rosmini College 1st XI and Under 15 cricket teams had a very successful cricket tour of Sri Lanka from 25th September – 7th October. Rosmini College’s Director of Cricket, Amita Weerakoon is originally from Sri Lanka and it was his idea to give the Rosmini boys the experience of playing cricket and experiencing the rich Sri Lankan colonial and cricketing culture.

The teams consisted of Year 13 students Kieran Seedall, Josh Du Rand, Scott Martin; Year 11 students Zakk Finlay, Ryan Harrison, Tom Barham, Niko Weerakoon, Seamus O’Reilly, Wilson Dowd and Patrick Lee; Year 9 students Mitchell Bond, Logan Lockhart, Nathan Page, Caleb Kingi and Taine Weerakoon and Year 8 students Brodie Harrison, Cassian Upton and Jordon Gatley. The 1st XI team, captained by Kieran Seedall, 18, of Albany, played against top Division 1 cricketing schools at some ICC first class and Test venues. They beat Carey – Bandaranayake College, Kandy Schools XI and Dharmarajah, lost to St Sebastian’s College and had no result against the Royal College XI. Josh Du Rand, 18, of Milford said: “The highlights were the amazing experiences of playing cricket against very tough Sri Lankan opponents in very different conditions.”

Tom Barham was awarded the Best Batsman on Tour for his 148 runs at an average of 28.4 runs. Niko Weerakoon was awarded the Best Bowler on Tour for the most wickets on tour, with 8 wickets at an average of 7.53 off four innings. Rosmini College’s Under 15s beat a strong St Peter’s College by 10 runs, St Sebastian’s College by 3 runs, were beaten by Maris Stella College, with a no result against Trinity College (Kumar Sangakkara’s school) at the Asgiriya International Stadium. Mitchell Bond, 13, of Greenhithe said: “My personal highlight was definitely the innings in which I scored my 111 not out off 143 balls.”

The Under 15s Tour Awards were shared by Mitchell Bond (Best Batsman) and Caleb Kingi (Best Bowler) with 8 wickets including a 5 wicket bag against St Peter’s. Logan Lockhart was awarded Best Fielder. Off the field, in Negambo, the group did a church tour of old Catholic churches, visited a Buddhist temple and a fishing village. In Kandy, the group visited Dalada Maligawa (Kandy temple) which

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is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Peradeniya Botanical gardens, the Geragama Tea plantation and they got to go Elephant Riding. Mitchell says, Mitchell Bond.

“Another highlight would be visiting the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage en route from Negombo to Kandy. The majority of the touring squad rode an elephant and enjoyed a cooling off when the elephant sprayed Sri Lanka Tour Group. them.”

In Colombo, the group experienced a Sri Lankan Cultural Show and they played a rugby game at the oldest rugby club in Sri Lanka. Scott Martin, 18, of Forrest Hill said: “I found the experience extremely eye-opening. From the moment we left the plane we knew that we had entered a whole new world.” Mitchell added: “It was an ‘eye-opener’ in terms of the level of poverty. It was amazing to see people were living on less than $10 NZD a day. A lot of the people had their own roadside stalls selling food and drink. Many of the houses were very small and housed large families. Yet somehow they managed to have a smile on their faces and wave at the tour bus as it passed them by.” Amita said: “The tour was a great success on and off the field.” Scott concluded: “I would like to thank everyone on the fundraising committee for all the hard work and the long hours put in to make this amazing experience possible. A special thank you to Amita Weerakoon – without Amita and the fundraising committee we would not have been able to go.”

Student Off to The Globe Theatre

Junior Waterpolo Success

Year 12 student, Matthew Kereama, 17, of Milford has been selected to perform at the Globe Theatre in London.

In March he won the Best Actor/ Student Director at the 2015 SGNZ University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Competition which was held at Mr Rob Owens, Matthew Kereama and Rosmini Albany Junior High School.

College's Headmaster, Mr Nixon Cooper.

Matthew was one of the 48 students selected to attend a week long intensive Shakespeare workshop in Wellington. He then became one of the 24 finalists selected to study and perform at the Globe for 19 days from the 6th July 2016.

Rosmini College’s Head of Drama, Mr Rob Owens said: “Matthew will have the opportunity to be directed and taught by the world’s leading Shakespeare practitioners. He will also experience the theatre of London with trips to the West End and Stratford, not to mention performing live on the Globe stage.” Matthew said: “I am incredibly thrilled to be able to perform on the Globe stage as even professional actors in London don’t get the chance to do this. British schools do not offer this opportunity. New Zealand has a very tight relationship with the new Globe and they performed at its Grand Opening. Thanks to Dawn Sanders, the organiser of the Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival.” Matthew is also a student ambassador for the Auckland Theatre Company and he hopes that this “life changing” experience will allow him “to help other actors in Auckland.”

On Thursday 25th October the Rosmini College Junior Waterpolo team won their final 7 – 6 against Westlake Boys High School at the AUT Millennium pool to take out the North Harbour league.

Junior Waterpolo team.

Rosmini College’s Teacher in Charge of Waterpolo, Mr Mike Broome said: “Rosmini opened the scoring and were ahead at half time. In the second half Westlake eventually took a two goal lead. However, the Rosmini team rallied to chase down the lead and Year 10 student Joseph (Joe) Wilson, 15, of Riverhead scored the winning goal with only three seconds left on the clock! The boys have improved through the year under the capable coaching of Rosmini College Old Boy James Slessor-White. The team will be looking forward to improving on this result next term and are entered in the Auckland Schools competition and the North Island champs.”

The Rosmini College Junior Waterpolo team consists of Caleb Visesio, Tom Dunne, Devon Harris, Joe Wilson, Joshua Caldwell, Bronson Larsen, Liam D’Souza, Zachariah Stewart, Michael Slessor-White, Patrick Gleeson and James Catlin.

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Education: Takapuna Grammar

Manaaki: Students writing down their personal goals

How to change a car tyre...

Learning how to tie a tie...

A new way to support our students Aspiring to personal excellence is the school’s mission and the launch of a Manaaki (mentoring) programme in late May is the next stage in the school’s provision of personal excellence programmes.

Manaaki Mentoring is an initiative that aims to support students academically and pastorally, to harness the skills, life experiences and wisdom of adults and students alike.

Every second Wednesday, Manaaki Groups, comprising one or two adults and a group of students from Years 9 – 12, get together to participate in a wide range of activities based around a theme. The four over-arching themes are Pride, Learning, Relationships and Service. Initially meetings focused on “Into the Future”, and getting to know each other. In Term 4 there has been a Service aspect with students learning about, and discussing, how they can volunteer and be of service within the school and in their community. From 2016 a five year schedule will begin. It has been created so that a broad range of skills and ideas will be covered as each student makes their way through their five years at Takapuna Grammar School.

The aims of the Manaaki Mentoring are to support students in lifting their expectations and efficacy, to consequently raise achievement, to build life skills

and techniques for the future and to encourage greater connectedness across the school.

Manaaki is still in its early stages but it has been exciting to see students already use their Manaaki groups to find co-curricular groups to join, to grow in confidence to attend a subject help session, or new group and to link up meaningfully with advice agencies such as Careers and Transition Services.

It is also especially pleasing to see senior students offering their thoughts on topics such as option choices and study skills, and to see junior students listening thoughtfully as well as contributing their perspective. Our students have a wealth of experience and understanding and Manaaki Mentoring aims to provide a context in which students can benefit from this, across the various year levels. All students will develop further skills in both leading and learning.

A World Vision Ambassador Project Samoa update One of ten national ambassadors for World Vision for 2016 is Lily MacDonald. Lily applied, along with more than 200 other senior secondary and university age young people, to be an ambassador for the World Vision organisation. A rigorous selection process reduced the 200 to 40 and then after a Skype Lily MacDonald in Cambodia. interview to 20. These 20 met at a camp and made a presentation, followed by a further interview; to find the final 10.

These ambassadors will work with World Vision to promote the 40 Hour Famine and other events during 2016. They will work with students as they develop their skills, passing on what they have learnt in their own years.

Takapuna Grammar has been well recently served by young people keen to be involved in service to the community. Three years ago, Lily’s sister, Amelia, was also an ambassador and travelled to Malawi as a World Vision representative. Her sister’s involvement was an added incentive for Lily who has a similar passion for trying to make a change in the lives of those less fortunate.

Only five of those ten were selected will travel to Bangladesh in 2016. Lily is disappointed not to be in this final five but knows she can make a difference here at home all the same.

In May 2015, a group of Takapuna Grammar School International Baccalaureate students travelled to Samoa; we were included in that group. Our aim was to build a relationship with a community and in particular Aleipata College and Lotopue Primary School. The trip was an Teacher Mrs Tu’isila with students the eye opening experience; one that made us project group met in Samoa. realise just how lucky we are in New Zealand.

We take the most simple things, such as attending school, for granted. In Samoa you are lucky if even one of your children has the opportunity to attend school.

Upon our arrival back to New Zealand, we made it our ambition to make basic educational needs more accessible in Samoa. So we built the Project Samoa charity.

As part of this effort we are sending educational resources to aid in advancing the educations of the children living there.

At first we thought the task ahead of us, was one that would be straightforward.

However we quickly realised the many hurdles we would have to overcome, such as clearance of resources upon entry into Samoa. It has taken many emails, phone calls, letters and communication with the Samoan Prime Minister to get our first shipment off the ground. At the end of September we shipped 628 maths books. Our goal is that this is the start of a long running charity at TGS and with the help of our community, we can change the teaching and learning in this Samoan village.

Over the next few months we hope to raise $5,000-$10,000 so that we can ship another container to Samoa, filled with bikes and books. We will be around the North Shore holding bake sales and car washes, and we would love the support of the whole community, as we cannot do this without you.

Project Samoa Team: Mia Bigalk Shanks, Gussie Millar, Emerald Scofield, Leah Wilks.

If you have any questions or are eager to help out, please don't hesitate to contact us at tgsprojectsamoa@gmail.com. A new way to support our students.

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Northside with Mayor Len Brown

Darby at Council

The New Auckland – Five Years On

Mayor Len Brown.

Communities and Council in Cooperation Summer is breathing down our necks and it’s looking a lot brighter for the Shore this season with plans for a new playground on Takapuna Beach locked in and works ready to begin this month.

Chris Darby.

The playground will wow our kids with everything from swings, slides, see-saws and even a trampoline. It’s going to be great for the whole family, with picnic tables, park benches and wheelchair-accessible equipment designed for all ages and abilities.

This project is the product of the passion and philanthropy of local Takapuna couple Jackie Kerridge and Chris Reeve. They’ve put the work in and done their homework to deliver an excellent plan for the playground and have got large swathes of the community on the same page. Cheers to Channel Mag for shining light on the idea as it developed and hats off to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board for having the flexibility to facilitate this generous proposal.

This playground is emblematic of the way that communities move forward and how local government would be well-advised to let the community lead from the front. This is the way that Council is heading, with the rollout of our Empowered Communities Approach across the region this year.

Adapted from the former North Shore City model, the aim is for Council to act more often as an enabler and a facilitator, allowing communities to influence local activities and decisions.

We want to energise individuals, families and communities in a way that gets them excited about what’s happening around them and how they can shape it in fresh ways, as Jackie Kerridge and Chris Reeve have.

Over time, what this will look like on the ground is council being more a conductor than instructor, letting locals and community organisations lead the way.

Council can help make this happen in a variety of ways, whether we’re talking about designing high quality public spaces, reinvigorating town centres, bringing in vibrant art or managing local events. The empowered communities approach is about removing barriers, and working in more joined up ways. It’s about being flexible and being a lot more innovative. It’s about cultivating the notion of enabling and empowering others rather than trying to do everything in silo. Ultimately it’s about tapping into the brilliance of people and spawning great ideas.

I’ll be driving this way of thinking further across the range of Council’s work in the months ahead.

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It may surprise some of you but the new Auckland is now five year old. It certainly surprised me when I was reminded it was that long since the creation of Auckland Council, the CCOs and the local boards including DevonportTakapuna back in 2010.

I’m sure there are still some of you who may miss the days of local boroughs and cities in places like Devonport and Takapuna. But five years on, I know many more have welcomed what we’ve been able to achieve as a unified city.

Auckland (including the North Shore) is quite simply a better place to live, work and play.

Since our amalgamation, the city has developed a real sense of spirit and optimism and Aucklanders are enjoying a much revitalised city.

The glorious waterfront has been opened up, numerous regeneration projects have taken place, significant public buildings have been renovated including the award winning Auckland Art Gallery, swimming pools have been revamped and new parks and open spaces created.

One of the best examples of the latter is Takapuna’s Hurstmere Green. What was a lacklustre backwater now boasts views of the beautiful beach and a grassy, interesting space that people are very much enjoying as a place to meet friends and be entertained.

Another great local place is the fantastic new Devonport Library. It too is an award-winner and continues to smash records for visitor numbers and new memberships. And let’s not forget the wider transformation of Devonport with its sparkly new boardwalk and much improved and pedestrian focused square.

Yes, as a new city we’ve been investing in infrastructure, we had to and we need to continue to do so, but we’ve operated prudently, with a financial strategy to seek the best value for money.

Over the next 10 years, Auckland Council’s long-term plan will build on the region’s robust financial platform. We will slow the growth of our debt and we will continue to work smarter to deliver the same or better level of service for a lower cost than originally budgeted.

Auckland Council’s strong financial performance has been achieved against a backdrop of unprecedented organisational change. In our first five years we’ve sought consistency in many areas: - moving to a single rating system based on capital value - starting to standardise wastewater tariffs and rebalance domestic and business rates - reducing 150 inherited bylaws to one region-wide bylaw for dogs, solid waste, food safety and health and hygiene.

Auckland’s economy is an inspiration to the national state of play. In the past year our GDP grew at 3.7 percent and 37,000 new jobs were created.

Auckland entrepreneurs are performing well in specialist sectors such as food and beverage and health and medical sciences and Takapuna is so appealing to the ICT sector it’s been nicknamed Techapuna!

When we reach the next five-year milestone we’ll have a host list of new projects to boast about including the extension of the extraordinarily successful Northern Busway, the SkyPath cycle and walkway across the Harbour Bridge and we may have even made a start on the Harbour Tunnel – all projects that will mean a better Auckland for generations to come.

Len Brown, Mayor of Auckland

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Education: Tim Oughton, Kristin School

George Wood is a North Shore ward councillor on the Auckland Council. The former three-term mayor of North Shore City lives in Forrest Hill with wife Myra.

Kristin School's Executive Principal, Tim Oughton, considers the value of sport within a school environment and the impact it can have on a student's learning and achievement.

Sport in relation to Learning and Achievement

Tim Oughton.

This week we celebrate participation and achievement throughout the many sporting codes offered at Kristin. No doubt many other schools on the North Shore are doing the same thing – school principals value the place of sport in the curriculum and New Zealand is renowned for its outstanding overall standards on the international stage. As I write this, my fingers are figuratively crossed for an All Blacks victory in the World Cup - they are playing superb rugby and are doing so with superior mental and physical aptitude. What an incredible performance against our former nemesis, France.

The health benefits of physical activity are well documented and accepted.

They include improved sleeping patterns, improved concentration, healthier self-image and improved overall health-related fitness components such as aerobic and muscular endurance, flexibility and strength. It is also well accepted that a baseline level of physical fitness has the potential to provide students with the best platform upon which to achieve improved academic grades. There is now an abundance of research linking improvement in cognitive thinking to improved physical fitness.

Beyond physical activity, research is also confirming the benefits for students of engaging in the structure and competition associated with playing sport. These include psychosocial benefits such as increased self-esteem, a greater feeling of connectedness to a school, an improvement in self-identity and connection to social groups.

There are also a number of life skills that students learn from playing sport.

Some learn communication skills by overcoming shyness while others learn to listen better by being less outspoken. Organisational skills develop and students learn to work together on the playing field. They also learn that being successful can involve numerous failures. They learn to cope with adversity and put situations into perspective when a match is lost in the last minute or other uncontrollable factors have worked against them (I watched a season final recently where two teams failed to acknowledge each other by shaking hands post match, it was really disappointing and spoiled an otherwise great game – their perspective needs improvement!). The persistence and discipline demonstrated when students get up early on cold mornings or stay behind after a long training to work on a particular skill are wonderful life skills that will endure beyond their school years.

The persistence and discipline demonstrated when students get up early on cold mornings or stay behind after a long training to work on a particular skill are wonderful life skills that will endure beyond their school years.

The growing body of evidence confirming the benefits of playing sport in order to maintain or improve students’ academic performance during their school years suggests that schools have good reason to invest in sports programmes. We do this well in New Zealand; perhaps this has a significant influence on our ability to ‘punch well above our weight’ on the global achievement stage, not just in sport, but in so many other areas.

Artificial playing surfaces great improvement in our sport facilities After what seemed a development process that took forever the new artificial playing surface at Greville Reserve is virtually complete. This is a wonderful new facility for the North Shore sporting community.

At the same time a childrens’ cycling area is being implemented on the roof of the nearby water reservoir and the Forrest Hill skateboard park has been expanded and improved.

Recently also two further artificial playing surfaces have been constructed, along with full floodlighting, at the Ashley Reserve at Long Bay. Ashley Reserve has been a problem area with on-going instability issues experienced for a number of years. Getting this park finished is a good milestone as it will provide improved sporting facilities in this fast growing area of Auckland.

The skateboard park on Forrest Hill Road is near to where I live. I’ve followed its construction and use over the last 12 years. It is real heartening to see it has a high level of use and the fact that tagging of this facility with graffiti is a rarity.

I recall being approached by some youths carrying skateboards when I was mayor. I was walking though Takapuna when a young man asked if they could talk with me. They complained about the lack of skateboard facilities. I asked if they were prepared to come into the council and talk with the councillors.

Subsequently they turned up and made their case. Councillors were taken with their plea for help and as a result money was put aside for the first Forrest Hill facility. The former North Shore council spent quite a bit of money on the first Forrest Hill facility but I believe there has been a good return on this outlay. The recent improvements make it an even more attractive skate park.

North Shore sporting codes have worked hard over the years to get their outdoor playing surfaces into a good standard of repair. Most clubs lobby the council strongly and work closely with the parks department staff. I can recall our rugby, league, cricket and soccer clubs coming along with their plans and it is always heartening to see things come to fruition.

When I was mayor of the former North Shore council we employed some very innovative parks officers and it was great to see the improvements that quality field design and management was able to achieve. The North Shore through this constant programme of playing field upgrades now has a high standard of surfaces for both our summer and winter sporting codes.

The one area of concern relates to the provision of netball, tennis, badminton and hockey facilities both on the North Shore and also across the Auckland region.

We are currently undertaking a process at Auckland Council to examine how we help these codes more in the future.

The question as to whether sporting codes should pay to use council parks and facilities is a vexed one. Auckland Council officers have raised the issue of sports field charging again recently in a review of how we provide these facilities.

In the former North Shore City days we phased out charging for the use of sporting fields but it is of interest that the idea of charging is resurfacing. One of the main reasons for stopping the practice was the issue of how much the council had to pay to administer the system. I don’t support returning to charging individual team members for using a park. The old adage “kids in sports stay out of courts” applies just as much today.

You can email me at: george.wood@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

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Caring for your Car: with Car-fe

Rob Bonnici is the Car Guy. Rob lives, eats and breathes car cleaning products and services. Having a background in chemicals, car cleaning products and now owning a seven day a week car cleaning and grooming centre, he is without a doubt the most passionate and the most knowledgeable car guy in New Zealand. Rob, along with his wife Siobhan, owns Car-fé facing the motorway in Barry’s Point Road, Takapuna. Rob is more than happy to help you out with any car cleaning issues.

Email: Carfe.takapuna@xtra.co.nz or Phone 488-7000.

Summer Polish - Protect Your Car The most common question I get asked is “What is the difference between car wax and car polish?” The simple answer is, have you ever held a flame to wax?

Here is some basic information that should help you decide between a wax or a polish application for your car:

Basic facts about wax: 1: Poor resistance to heat: If your car is parked outside during work hours, your wax will deteriorate within one to two weeks during Summer and a quality product may last a month.

2: Poor resistance to acid: Acid is found in our rain fall, bore water and also in bird droppings which affects us daily when our cars are not under cover.

Should your car ever get egged, the egg white also eats through wax.

3: Poor resistance to UV: During the Summer period, waxes break down quickly and our car's coating, like our skin, does get sunburnt.

How long will a polish last? I get asked this every day at the car wash. The answer... Again, it depends on a number of circumstances. Lets generalise and say Basic facts about car polishes: approximately four to six months.

1: All quality polishes contain a wax, sometimes If you garage your car and wash it on a regular canuba (natural wax) and sometimes synthetic. basis and you don’t leave it parked outside during its 2: All quality polishes also contain resins to help daytime life or left parked within 100 metres of the the wax adhere to your car's surface. They also spray zone of a beach, you can expect to get four to contain various chemicals to aid with the shine. six months out of a polish application. Any of these Sometimes silicones are added to enhance the shine. Let’s talk about resins – you could compare factors will have a negative effect on the longevity of these to finger nail polish. If your finger nail polish your polish job.

As a basic rule, wax your car if you are selling it or had no resins, it would act a lot like a wax: look if it’s being used in a wedding on the weekend. Polish great but at the first point of contact it would your car if you are looking to provide extra protection rub off.

3: Quality polishes have a higher resistance to acids, to your car's painted surface.

I recommend always polishing as we come out UV and hot and cold water.

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of Spring into Summer and at the end of Summer entering into Autumn. This provides your baby with the ultimate protection.

If you are unable to polish your car yourself, contact me to advise the best package for your car.

Remember, there are a lot of products on the market. The first thing to identify is: Am I dealing with a car younger than five years? Has it been well maintained? Or am I dealing with an oxidised car or a car older than five years with little maintenance?

This will guide the supplier into giving you the right product.

Contact Rob Bonnici at Carfe Takapuna or via Email: Carfe.takapuna@xtra.co.nz or Phone 488-7000.

TAKAPUNA 87 Barrys Point Road, Takapuna carfe.takapuna@xtra.co.nz – 488 7000

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Accountancy: with Graham Lawrence, Bellingham Wallace

As the dust settles on new property tax rules, what are the practical implications?

Columnist Graham Lawrence from Bellingham Wallace explains...

As many readers now know, a new wave of tax compliance has been imposed on taxpayers who purchase residential properties. Unfortunately, for the unsuspecting few, this could lead to a visit from the Tax Department. So what do taxpayers need to be aware of and what is the likely future impact of the changes?

First let’s quickly recap the new property tax rules…

The new rules can be broken down as follows: Each party to a residential property transaction will need to provide information to their lawyer in a signed tax statement under section 156B of the Land Transfer Act 1952.

Failing to do so will likely result in penalties, with the first offence being a fine of $25,000.

Land Information New Zealand will share this information with the Inland Revenue Department. The information collected includes: • Tax numbers or confirmation that the transaction is non-notifiable; • For those people who are selling or buying with a 'passive' asset holding Family Trust, these changes mean that the Trust will require a tax number; • Whether or not the property has a home on it; • Whether the parties to the transaction are related; • Whether parties to the transaction are New Zealand tax residents. If either party is a tax resident in a country, other than New Zealand, then they will need to name the country and provide the tax number equivalent; and • Whether the property being sold has been your 'main home'.

A new “bright-line” test is now applied to residential property sales. This test is a supplement to current tax rules. Under this new test, any gains from a residential property sold within two years of purchase will be taxable, unless the property is: • The seller’s main home; • Inherited from a deceased estate; or • Transferred as part of a relationship property settlement.

What should parties to a residential property transaction be aware of?

There appears to be a lot of confusion around these rules, which is largely due to the simple fact that they were rushed into law. So we should expect further clarifications and/or amendments. That said, here are some of our initial thoughts: Both the transferor and transferee will have to provide a set of statements to their respective lawyers. This means making positive statements in relation to tax law. So it is important to have the response reviewed by your tax advisor to ensure the lawyer receives the appropriate information; The transferor and transferee should seek written confirmation from their lawyer that section 156 of the Land Transfer Act 1952 has been complied with – this will protect them from penalties; For those residential property buyers with a passive Family Trust, the Family Trust will now require a tax number. A further complication arises if a corporate trustee with no tax number is also involved. In order for a Trust to have a tax number all Trustees need to provide their tax numbers - so residential property buyers may need to factor in obtaining

Graham Lawrence. two tax numbers.

According to the rules individuals purchasing a house must: • Be a New Zealand citizen; and • Have been in New Zealand within the last three years to be entitled to the “main home” exemption.

• This calls into question the application of the main home exemption for returning New Zealanders; Those buying and selling their home and claiming the main home exemption at least twice within the 2 years immediately preceding, will be required to provide their tax number as part of the tax statement; For those that provide a tax number as part of a property transaction, it is possible that they will receive an automatically generated letter from the Tax Department, requesting an explanation as to why the transaction is not taxable under the new rules. While the Tax Department have signalled that this ‘does not necessarily mean that tax must be paid on the sale of the property’, the letter must be replied to and an explanation given.

Anyone who has previously received advice on property transactions that are yet to eventuate, should consider revisiting the advice and check whether the new rules change the advice provided; The Tax Department have noted that the information collected on property purchases could be shared with overseas tax authorities (in accordance with information sharing agreements). This means that overseas tax departments will know more about the activity of their tax-residents.

Finally, for those that live over multiple homes, there are various tests that will be applied to determine whether each home qualifies for the main home exemption. Given the mobile nature of many taxpayers, it would appear that these tests will catch more people out than first thought.

Where to next?

As previously mentioned these, new tax rules were rushed into law, so the practical application of the rules is likely to cause some initial confusion and frustration. That said, the rules are here to stay and we have no choice but to work through them. Experience to date suggests that anyone purchasing and selling residential properties should request written confirmation from either their tax advisor or lawyer that the new rules have been correctly applied. This will protect them from any penalties. If you are advised to provide a tax number, you may need to have a further conversation with your tax advisor, and will likely receive communication from the Tax Department to this effect.

Lurking on the horizon is a further change for non-residents that could see them hit with a withholding tax on the sale proceeds of a residential property. This would result in a tax return filing obligation if the non-resident considered the withholding tax to be refundable.

If you are ready to talk about a possible residential property purchase, then contact Graham Lawrence on 09 367 1617 to find out what your requirements are.

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Legally Speaking with Schnauer and Co

Declining Capacity –

What to do if you don’t have Enduring Powers of Attorney?

Most of us prefer to think that bad things happen to other people and therefore they do not prepare for the possibility that it may happen to them.

Losing our capacity to think for ourselves is one of those things that we prefer not to think about. Capacity is something we all take for granted.

Legally speaking it is the ability to make decisions for ourselves and in doing so understanding the nature of the decision we are making and the consequences of that decision and being able to communicate that decision to others. While many of us associate losing capacity with dementia and therefore see it as an older person’s issue, this is far from the only cause.

A loss of capacity can occur for many reasons, illness, injury, mental health issues, or disease. It can happen to a 20 year old or a 90 year old. A loss of capacity can be temporary or it can be long term. And although we make decisions every minute of the day, not all decisions are equal.

The decision as to what to have for lunch differs significantly in complexity to a decision about where to live or who to live with. The consequences of these decisions also differ greatly. While a person may firmly express their decision “I want to return home”, if their comprehension of the consequences of that decision is flawed then there may be a question of capacity. So while your loved one may be able to make some decisions they may struggle or be incapable of making others.

What happens when you find that they are no longer able to make all or some decisions? Firstly, they will need to have an assessment by a medical practitioner who is able to assess capacity. If they have enduring powers of attorney in place then these may be activated. If they don’t have enduring powers of attorney in place then you need to seek legal advice from a family lawyer specialising in PPPR matters so that a property manager or welfare guardian can be appointed by the Court. This will be someone whom the Court

Established in 1988, Schnauer and Co is a well established boutique law firm located on the North Shore. Our expertise lies in the following areas of the law: • Relationship Property and Family Law • Trusts/Asset Protection and Estate Planning • Property • Commercial

Legally Speaking with Jo-Anne Thomas, Schnauer & Co.

Jo-Anne Thomas.

A loss of capacity can occur for many reasons, illness, injury, mental health issues, or disease. It can happen to a 20 year old or a 90 year old. considers is appropriately able to step into the shoes of the person and make decisions as if they were the person themselves. This appointee must always act in the best interests of the person they act for and they must consult with that person to ascertain their wishes as far as practicable. It is beneficial if the appointee is someone who knows the person and what decision they may have made if they had retained capacity.

While it is always advisable to consider who you would want to make decisions for you when you are no longer able (Enduring Powers of Attorney), there are options available should you or a loved one find yourself in a position of losing capacity but having no EPOA’s in place. If this is someone you know or love then contact us and we can discuss the best options available to you.

Schnauer & Co – Phone 486 0177 – 222 Kitchener Road, Milford www.schnauer.com jthomas@schnauer.com

At Schnauer and Co we: • Deliver first class quality legal advice.

• Build close relationships with our clients.

• Provide practical and sensible advice.

• Avoid excessive delegation by providing personal service.

• Avoid a “make-work” approach by delivering advice only when it is truly needed, and when it will add value.

• Charge reasonably and in proportion to the value our advice has added.

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Property Law: Olivia Spencer, Davenports

Talking Trusts: Tammy McLeod, Davenports

Olivia has recently joined the Property and Trust Teams at Davenports Harbour Lawyers.

She enjoys assisting clients on a wide range of matters including property transactions, leasing arrangements and occupation right agreements for those looking to move into retirement villages.

Guarantees to family members and the risks involved Olivia Spencer.

Cynthia was approaching retirement age when her son, Gary, asked her to sign a guarantee for him. She was very close with Gary, as he had been a great support since her husband passed away, and Cynthia had always done her best to provide for him where she was able to. Cynthia had recently paid off the remainder of her mortgage on her home to ensure she would be able to live on the pension when she retired. She had worked hard to build a good nest egg for her retirement.

Gary told Cynthia he needed the loan to secure an overdraft facility for his growing business. Cynthia was very proud of Gary and his success as an astute businessman. He had a reliable income and Cynthia felt comfortable guaranteeing his new loan facility with the bank. With this knowledge, she visited her local lawyer to sign the guarantee and assured them that she trusted Gary unreservedly.

As part of the bank’s security requirements for the guarantee, Cynthia allowed the bank to register a mortgage against her home. Gary said that he would meet all interest and principal repayments on the loan and he had assured her it would be repaid within the year. A few years later, Cynthia took a fall at home and with her reduced mobility, was forced to sell her large two storey home and move into residential care.

Tammy Mcleod (BA LLB), a partner at Davenports Harbour Lawyers.

Tammy leads the Davenports Harbour Trust Team and enjoys providing clients with advice and assistance on a broad range of issues involving the establishment and structuring of asset plans, interpretation of trust deeds, duties of trustees and the management and administration of trust funds. A key 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 believes that the provisions of the Act are an important consideration in personal asset planning.

Tammy is a past president of the Auckland Women’s Lawyers’ Association and is a current co-convenor of the NZICA Trust Tammy McLeod.

Special Interest Group.

Marian, Ed, Adele & Sean!

On the day her home was due to be sold, Cynthia discovered to her horror that Gary had not repaid any principal on his loan. As part of settlement, the bank required she repay the entire loan before it would release its mortgage secured over her home. Surprised, Cynthia asked Gary to urgently repay his loan. Gary explained that his business was struggling and he did not have any cash available to repay his loan. With no other alternative, Cynthia was forced to repay Gary’s loan from the proceeds of sale.

Cynthia and Gary’s relationship soured as a result. With her savings for retirement depleted, Cynthia cannot maintain any semblance of the lifestyle she had so carefully planned.

Marian and Ed were delighted when they older daughter, Adele, returned from a rather extended OE. Adele had gone to London on a two year work visa ten years earlier, but met and fell in love with an Irishman living in London and had ended up staying for ten years. She came home not just with her now husband, Sean, but two small children. Marian and Ed were ever hopeful that Adele and Sean would settle on the North Shore, but the cost of property had increased so dramatically that it was really going to be a struggle for Adele and Sean to buy a house on the Shore.

Marian and Ed had done very well for themselves. They had started a small boutique wine shop many years ago which had developed into a small chain of wine shops which they still owned. They had set up a family trust some years ago and now, as well as owning their family home and the shares in the business, the trust had a tidy sum of cash in it too. As the wine shop chain was providing a great income to Marian and Ed they decided that the trust could use the cash the purchase a home for Adele and Sean to live in with their children. They didn’t need the income that the cash was providing and it was a small price to pay to have Adele close and of course, those lovely grandchildren nearby.

Marian and Ed went to see their independent trustee who was their lawyer.

He approved of their plans and they told Adele and Sean the good news and went house hunting. They were fortunate to buy a small, but run down cottage in a nearby street. Sean was something of a handy man and was confident he could turn the cottage into their dream home.

And it was a dream for about two years, until Sean got in touch with his childhood sweetheart back in Dublin, decided New Zealand wasn’t the place for him and went back to Dublin, breaking Adele’s heart. To add insult to injury Marian and Ed received a letter from a lawyer he had appointed before he left, saying that the cottage was rightfully half his because even though it was in Marian and Ed’s trust, he was a beneficiary of the trust and that he had completed all the hard work on the renovation creating much of its increased value. He also claimed that while it was in Marian and Ed’s trust, they had always said the property was his and Adele’s and so their trust was really just holding in on “constructive trust” for Adele and Sean.

Marian and Ed called their lawyer straight away in hope that their trust would be robust enough to stand up to this challenge. .

Contact Olivia Spencer, olivia.spencer@davenportsharbour.co.nz 09 915 6144.

Tammy McLeod, Phone 915 4386.

Email: tammy.mcleod@davenportsharbour.co.nz www.davenportsharbour.co.nz

Cynthia allowed the bank to register a mortgage against her home. Gary said that he would meet all interest and principal repayments on the loan and he had assured her it would be repaid within the year…

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North Shore History: with David Verran

The library of a

Devonport lawyer William Joseph Napier was born in Ireland in 1857 and arrived in Auckland in 1864.

In 1883, he qualified as a barrister and solicitor in New Zealand, and similarly in the Colony of Fiji from 1886. He was an adviser to two successive Kings of Samoa, a long time solicitor to the government of Tonga and was Sir George Grey's solicitor until Grey's death in 1898.

He also acted for descendants of Patuone in the Takapuna area and developed the Lakelands estate from 1911, hence Esmonde, Eldon and Harley Roads which were named after his sons.

Napier was a Liberal Member of Parliament for the City of Auckland from 1899 to 1902, an unsuccessful Liberal candidate at other elections and a member of the Auckland Harbour Board from 1893 to 1911. He was Chair of the Board in 1897 and 1899.

A good public speaker, Napier was also president of the Auckland Branch of the Navy League, a Fellow of the Royal Colonial Institute, a president of the Victoria League, captain for nine years of the Devonport coastguard artillery, president of the English-speaking Union and he served on the council of the Auckland Law Society.

A Devonport resident since 1883, Napier lived in Cambridge Terrace next door to the architect Edward Bartley, and died 29 November 1925. His widow donated his 2,000 volume personal library to the Devonport Library when it opened in 1930.

The late Prime Minister Norman Kirk often referred to his book collection as his ‘patient friends’ and Napier may have also thought that way. The earliest surviving item is a poem by Sir Walter Scott, dated 1815.

The late Prime Minister Norman Kirk often referred to his book collection as his ‘patient friends’ and Napier may have also thought that way. The earliest surviving item is a poem by Sir Walter Scott, dated 1815. Political philosophy is represented by Edmund Burke (with a number of volumes of his collected works), John Locke’s ‘An essay concerning human understanding …’ and Thomas Hobbes’s ‘Leviathan ...’

His classical collection included the plays of Aeschylus and the poetry of Horace, while more recent literature included the prose of John Milton and Dr Samuel Johnson, the plays of Moliere and Sheridan and the poetry of Swinburne. There is also the comedic ‘Adventures of Mr Verdant Green, an Oxford freshman’, by ‘Cuthbert Bede’, and essays by the renowned American Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes.

Works of history included Archibald Alison’s ninth (1853) edition of his multi-volume ‘History of Europe from the commencement of the French Revolution …’ and various editions and volumes of Thomas Macaulay’s ‘History of England from the accession of James the Second …’. Not all volumes appear to have survived.

Naval matters were also important to Napier, thus the inclusion of Thomas Brassey’s ‘Papers and addresses … Naval and Maritime from 1872 to 1893.’

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than twelve items written by Napier, with most being reprints of speeches he delivered over the years issued in pamphlet form. These include: The British Navy: its duties and its strength: a lecture delivered at the inaugural meeting of the Navy League [Auckland Branch] dated 1896, ‘Land law reform: a historic and legal justification of a land tax; a lecture’ dated 1890, and ‘The orators of Ireland: a lecture delivered at Auckland, New Zealand, under the auspices of the Irish National Federation’ dated 1894. Napier also wrote other pamphlets on Samoa, the settlement of Maori land and even ‘Notes on harbours and docks with special reference to reinforced concrete’ in 1907. The latter was written while he was serving on the Auckland Harbour Board.

Napier is buried in Hillsborough Cemetery with his wife and their son Esmonde, who had a distinguished career in the First World War and also practised law.

By David Verran.

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The Healthy Channel: With John Appleton I have been writing articles on topics related to our health for a number of years and in Channel I keep you up to date on ways in which we might improve our health by becoming more aware of the many options that are available to us.

Obesity in the news again

John Appleton.

As I see it - by John Appleton

Somehow our clean green little country of four million people has got itself in the record books as the 3rd fattest among developed nations. Only the U.S.A and Mexico are ahead of us.

Around one in three New Zealand adults are now obese - including nearly half of Maori and 68 per cent of Pacific Island people. So why is it that in today’s world everything is 99% fat free apart from the people?

The answer to this question is (to quote Al Gore) ‘an inconvenient truth’. We have been led up the garden path by a massively powerful food processing industry to believe that fat is the demon and thus highly addictive junk foods loaded with sugar have been consumed in increasingly large quantities. Anyone who dares to suggest that sugary cereals, snack foods, soft drinks, white flour products, yoghurts and ice cream (which can be up to 50% sugar) are major contributors to our woeful health statistics, is attacked by institutionalized nutritionists and dieticians who are paid by industry.

While there are processed food lobbyists gaining the ear of politicians across the political spectrum, there will be no easy solutions. The reason - processed foods are very profitable; they are made from very cheap ingredients and can sit on supermarket shelves for months. One doesn’t need to have a PhD in biochemistry to understand that these foods have no place in a healthy human body.

The reason that fat consumption has been so easy to target is because when we talk about energy the number of calories in our diet are used as the yardstick. A calorie is defined as the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius. At nine calories per gram, fat supplies more than twice the calories per gram as carbohydrates and protein which weigh in at around four calories per gram. Using this comparison, the food processing industry has found it easy focus the attention on fat but there is one very important fact that has been conveniently overlooked.

It’s the effect of the calories on your hormones, and the effect of the hormones on how your body decides to use the calories you're eating that is behind the problem.

When we consume calories by way of carbohydrates (refined) which are converted in the body to glucose our blood sugar rises and our pancreas responds by releasing the hormone insulin which is needed to regulate the blood sugar. When we eat fat we don’t raise blood sugar levels and thus insulin is not required.

It’s the effect of the calories on your hormones, and the effect of the hormones on how your body decides to use the calories you're eating that is behind the problem.

Insulin has an evolutionary role to store excess nutrients and thus it is often referred to as ‘the storage hormone’. When we raise our insulin production in response to consumption of carbohydrates we are sending a hormonal message to store fat.

Not only does an increased insulin level tell the body to store carbohydrates as fat, it tells it not to release any stored fat. It does this by activating an enzyme called lipoprotein lipase. This enzyme acts as a roadblock for the removal of triglycerides (fat) out of the fat cells. To make it even worse, insulin inhibits another enzyme called hormone sensitive lipase which is responsible for the breaking down of stored fats, on the waistline thighs and buttocks.

So the excess carbohydrates in your diet not only make you fat, they make sure you stay fat. This is why most people see very little or no results in weight reduction, even though they exercise.

Rather than face up to the real issue, a recent NZ Herald article reported on a research project underway in our country seeking answers in our genes.

Our genes have not changed in 10,000 years and 50 years ago when obesity was not an issue we had the same genes as we have today. What’s changed?

– The answer is simply what we eat and drink today. Genes respond to what we eat drink and absorb through our skin. In other words they respond to the environment they find themselves immersed in.

Anyone who is genuinely concerned about the issue of obesity and everything it means to society has to look beyond the misinformation that is pumped out ad-nauseam by industry spin doctors and focus on the biochemistry of the problem. Consumption of carbohydrates (in the form of refined grains and sugars) = increase in blood sugar levels = insulin production = sugar stored as fat.

John Appleton, www.johnappleton.co.nz john@johnappleton.co.nz Ph: 09-489-9362.

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We came across the Energetics video on You Tube and contacted Settlers sales assistant Toni Denly for the behind-the-scenes story.

As part of a campaign to help prevent falls by older people, New Zealand’s Health Quality & Safety Commission ran a competition challenging retirement and lifestyle villages throughout New Zealand to produce a fun two-minute Video stars Toni Denly, Yvonne Eccles and video promoting safe exercise for seniors. Andrea Hempstock.

Settlers’ sensational Energetics in Video competition .

The prize? A visit and performance from world acclaimed older dance group, the Hip Op-eration crew.

Toni said by the end of just one week, this amazing group had developed and North Shore lifestyle villages have a plethora of talented people living performed a dance routine, produced the video, were feeling fit and fabulous in them but when it comes to the arts, Settlers Albany has more than most. and had an absolute ball doing it.

Audio and video man Jim Tait and dancer/choreographer Yvonne Eccles Twelve teams entered the competition and the Settlers Energetics were assembled a group of 27 enthusiastic ladies, including Toni and Settlers runners-up with the top two teams judged so close that they were both awarded receptionist Andrea Hempstock, for the 7-day challenge and set them to work! the winning prize … a visit and performance by the world famous Hip Op“One of the group has Parkinson’s but there was no holding her back,” eration crew. says Yvonne. “The thing is, when you love music and go with it, magic Congratulations Settlers Albany Lifestyle Village … check out the Energetics happens.” video on You Tube. In fact check out the village itself at 550 Albany Highway Yvonne should know. She works with seniors both in and outside Settlers’ any day between 10 and 4 or give Rosalie Pearson a call on 415 2617 for more Village and is passionate about promoting exercise to music. information.

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“I know better than anyone that to achieve in life you need to choose your support team carefully.

When it came time to retire a quality home and environment were a given … it was the team behind the scenes at Settlers that really set it apart.” Precious McKenzie MBE 550 Albany Highway | Call Rosalie on 415 2617 | settlersalbany.co.nz Premier Lifestyle Villages group includes Settlers Albany, Fairview Lifestyle Village and Fairview Care Ltd.

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Gundry's Grumbles: with Simon Gundry

Simon Gundry is a Devonport and North Shore identity, and character, who is known for calling a spade a spade. He is a director of contracting company Gill & Gundry, is an enthusiastic and active sailor (past crew-member of Ceramco New Zealand and Lion New Zealand in Whitbread Round The World races and Shockwave in Admiral’s Cup) and is a life member of the North Shore Rugby Football Club. This is his regular and lively contribution to Channel Magazine.

Rugby, Roaming the UK, and Regulations….

Simon Gundry.

What a wonderful few weeks I had in Britain, with a couple of close friends at the Rugby World Cup, watching Romania play Italy in the beautiful little town of Exeter, travelling down to Land’s End, stopping at those wonderful little Cornish fishing towns where farmers and fishermen and all the locals entertained us for hours. It was very hard to understand them at times, but our understanding got a little better after partaking of the local brew. It was lovely being in Devon, as my family originated from there. My great, great grandfather came out to New Zealand in the early 1800s from Plymouth, and looking in the local telephone book a lot of Gundrys still seem to be in the area. I actually ran into a distant relation in the bank, when I was changing some money. Peter Gundry, a banker from Plymouth.

We drove back up on the northern coast of that part of England and crossed over into Wales. What an amazing night that was in Cardiff, it will never be forgotten. We had decided as a group, that no matter what the results were, we would attend every game. We had paid good tax paid money for the tickets, after all. Just after the quarter final we drove ourselves up from Wales, and into Southern Scotland, where again we met wonderful, hospitable people who loved chatting about New Zealand, rugby and life in general.

From there, we captured the semi final and from there, the final in the great city of London. I caught up with some old yachting friends, and other New Zealanders that were on virtually the same tour as we were. It was indeed a great thrill.

You wonder why building costs are so expensive, when I first started contracting 45 years ago the building permits for a new house comprised of half a dozen pages of plans, if that - a basic specification and that was it. It was no thicker than your small finger. These days, when the building permits come to me they can be some six inches thick, with plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, engineering reports, acoustic reports, plumbing reports, wastewater reports and so on and so forth. Forty five years ago, when we asked for a foundation inspection, we would go up to the local Council office either in Devonport, Northcote or Glenfield, and politely ask the building inspector that was in charge of the said area, arrange a time for the inspection and it was duly done. Now, we need at least three inspections for the same foundation, one from the Local Authority i.e. the mighty Auckland Council, and it can take up to ten days before we get an inspection. One from the Consulting Engineer for the job, and of course another from a geotechnical engineer who will tell us whether the ground is suitable or not for a foundation. A very long and drawn out exercise at times, to try and get inspections before we can pour concrete. Do you realise how much it costs for Watercare to put a water meter onto a new house? You’d better sit down before I tell you. It’s $12,000 to simply connect a water meter.

Now, with all the Health and Safety regulations, every roof has to be scaffolded, so the roofing contractor won’t fall off. And down below where the builders are working, every house has to have a fall net, which is like a big trampoline, or a big set of movable cushions, so if a builder or roofer falls, he falls onto a nice soft spot. Trust me, there is going to be no such thing as affordable housing in this city. It is a great worry to me that our children will not be able to live in the places that we grew up in, unless they get some added help from parents or grandparents. It is depressing to think of this prospect.

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Trust me, there is going to be no such thing as affordable housing in this city. It is a great worry to me that our children will not be able to live in the places that we grew up in…

Travelling around England, in the cities, you do notice how closely people live together in semi-detached housing. Maybe we are just chasing the Kiwi dream all the time, when we expect to live in our quarter acre, half gallon Pavlova paradise of a home. Maybe that dream has gone, and we need to adjust our thinking to living a lot closer together. We are seeing this in the newly developed housing areas like Stonewood in central Auckland and in Hobsonville.

It’s getting close to Christmas again, it’s hard to believe I have been writing this column for five years. I do really like having an avenue to vent my spleen at times. As you know, I get pretty annoyed at some of the stupidity that goes on in the city, driving around the place saying: “Who’s paying for that?” Why do we need that?” And the rash spending of other people’s money.

We have local body Elections next year. We need a Mayor who can guide this city for the next 20 years, we don’t need the bloody train set under the city. We should be more concerned about putting a tunnel under the harbour and central Government needs to get a full highway to the northern region of New Zealand in the next ten years. And this, I’m afraid to say, means a tunnel right under the Brynderwyns. There’s a lot to be done, the country is running on such a high at the moment, and we need to be thinking about doing some of these big infrastructural things that will enhance our economy. But before we all stand back and moan, we need to get out and vote, and vote for people who will take the city forward and not get caught up in the petty politics that we are all getting so sick of.

Next month, I’m going to make a list of things that need to be done in this city – so get your pens and pads handy. Let’s get a person voted in that gets things done.

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Fairview: Luxury Lifestyle Village

Retiring to a high-rise apartment is not everyone’s cup of tea.

Jazz musician Bennie Gunn tickling the ivories.

The Piano Man Chances are if you played in a rock ‘n’ roll band in New Zealand in the 60’s and plugged your electric guitar into an amp, it would have been a Concord built by Fairview Lifestyle Village resident and New Zealand music icon, Bennie Gunn.

In the fifties and sixties Bennie toured with backing bands for international stars including Gene McDaniels and B.B. King.

However making a living as a composer and professional musician was as difficult back then as it is today, so with a growing Bennie and Cess Gunn family and a background as a Broadcasting on the road again.

Services technician, Bennie turned his considerable talent into a highly successful business designing and building amplifiers that were used by the Maori Hi-Five show bands, Johnny Devlin, Peter Posa, Ray Columbus and the Invaders to name a few.

“We also built guitars in our Northcote factory before diversifying into industrial electronics, domestic hi-fi, marine electronics, depth gauges and electronic counting and computing units,” says Bennie.

The business eventually sold to Sanyo.

Before moving to Fairview 3 years ago, Bennie and his wife Cess spent 45 years in Northcote.

“We loved living on the ‘Point’ but felt it was time to move on.”

Moving on is something this pair do very well. When their motor home’s not parked up at Fairview, the neighbours know Bennie and Cess are on the road again.

As members of the International Caravan Fellowship of Rotary (I.C.F.R.) they participate in five plus rallies a year all over the country. Then when the chill of winter kicks in, it’s off to the Gold Coast for a couple of months visiting and playing with old musician friends. However, they love coming home to Fairview.

“It’s like family here. Everyone looks out for each other and everything’s taken care of,” says Bennie. “The location is great, the facilities are wonderful and at Fairview everything that’s promised when you buy, is delivered.”

Before we left Bernie treated us to an impromptu concert on the grand piano in Fairview’s main lounge. Wow! If this is what Fairview residents get to enjoy at their regular social gatherings no wonder everyone enjoys living here.

There are a limited number of apartments and villas available at Fairview Lifestyle Village, 21 Fairview Ave. Albany (off Oteha Valley Rd). Call Village Manager Peter Long on 4773900.

Welcome Home.

At Fairview Lifestyle Village we cter for all tastes.

Fancy a spacious vila or townhouse surrounded by gardens? Or is an apartment exactly what you need? Whatever your wishes we’ll do our best to accommodate them, both now and in the future.

Come and see how good retirement can be. Check out the activities on offer, the world-class care facilities and stunning location of the Shore’smost desirable lifestyle village.

Call Peter and make a time to visit.

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Commercial Property: with Barfoot & Thompson

Barfoot & Thompson Commercial Insite Portfolio The year is quickly drawing to a close, and in that time we have witnessed commodity market corrections, a reduction to our dollar against the greenback, TPP agreements being finalised, and a reduction to the Reserve Bank’s Official Cash Rate. As evidenced, all these fluctuations have conspired to create volatility in investment markets. All markets that is, except one.

The demand from investors to own property remains consistent. Activity across all sectors of the market at all price points is pronounced. A number of our Institutional clients have tens of millions of dollars to invest in large quality investment properties and are seeking to actively add to their already substantial portfolios. At the other end of the spectrum and very relevant to our North Shore Market we get regular enquiry from private individuals and family trusts looking to buy properties at less than a million dollars. In recent months we have achieved some excellent auction and tender results for some exceedingly happy vendor clients.

We have also seen significant activity on the leasing front. Our concern is that vacancy levels are now extremely low, with potential tenants being put in a position where if they do not make a decision quickly, they will miss the opportunity presented. In some areas such as the Wairau Valley the sight of a “For Lease” sign on the roadside is a rarity. We have several industrial tenants and purchasers seeking industrial tenancies of all scales and are now being required to view opportunities well outside of their preferred central locations. The situation is the same across the bridge particularly in the CBD. The planning for large CBD towers is well underway as vacancy rates continue to fall. The retail dynamic is similarly active. The latest new shopping centre development has recently opened out at Westgate, and several newer retail projects are due for completion soon.

The demand from investors to own property remains consistent. Activity across all sectors of the market at all price points is pronounced.

All this activity and pent up demand is creating new activities for our commercial agency team on the Shore and across the wider Auckland region where our three offices located in North Shore, City and South Auckland, are consistently busy offering both sales and leasing opportunities to the market.

We are pleased to advise that our latest portfolio of property options for you to consider is available. The adjacent page presents some of the highlights within the portfolio however that’s not all and I encourage you to please take this opportunity to call the office for a copy to be sent to you.

WAIRAU GOLD

30 Hillside Road, Wairau Valley A standalone, road front multi-unit industrial premises positioned in one of the most popular and tightly held industrial locations in Auckland, bar none. This opportunity offers multiple options to the purchaser market - an impressive yet conservative holding income offers investors the chance to obtain a freehold industrial property with upside in a location with very low vacancy levels. Owner occupiers should also consider this chance to purchase and occupy in its entirety or a size that suits their business, and lease out the balance allowing for future growth.

Offered to the market for the first time in 33 years, don't miss this opportunity - our instructions are clear. This will be sold.

• Prime road front portion less • 1618m2 freehold site • 933.18m2 industrial premises split than 400m from motorway onramps in two tenancies • Ever popular Wairau Valley • Substantial holding income location $103,680 per annum net • Potential to create up to five independent industrial units and split any risk further

Tom Taunt M 021 214 4329 t.taunt@barfoot.co.nz

Simon Farland M 021 779 922 s.farland@barfoot.co.nz

AUCTION 10.30am, Thursday 12th November 2015 (unless sold prior) at 34 Shortland Street, Auckland City. www.barfoot.co.nz/64991

Contact the record-setting Barfoot & Thompson North Shore Commercial Team Barfoot & Thompson North Shore Commercial – 129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna.

Phone 489-3880 or visit: www.barfoot.co.nz/commercial

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AUCTION

NORTH SHORE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OPPORTUNITIES AUCTION

AUCTION

TAKAPUNA FREESTANDING GEM TAKAPUNA MEDICAL INVESTMENT 308 Lake Road, Takapuna - A UNIQUE OFFERING

Unit A1, 46 Taharoto Road, Takapuna

Scarce as hens teeth we are pleased to offer this standalone building in an exceptional location. Suitable for a myriad of uses the building is located within close proximity to Takapuna Central and the Harbour Bridge. It sits within Takapuna's medical precinct being minutes from the hospital and specialists suites. The property has been under the same ownership for many years but the vendor's instructions are clear: he is moving on and wants it sold. Properties like this don't come to the market very often.

• Prestigious Takapuna address • Approx 240m2 standalone building • Office/workshop - roller door access AUCTION 10.30am, Thursday 12th November 2015 (unless sold prior) at 34 Shortland Street, Auckland City. www.barfoot.co.nz/65015

• Yard space and good off street parking • A seldom available opportunity • Approx 680m2 site Elaine Tutty M 021 951 810 e.tutty@barfoot.co.nz

Tom Taunt M 021 214 4329 t.taunt@barfoot.co.nz

Rarely available but much sought after is an affordable Takapuna investment such as this. Long term medical centre tenants occupy this prominent high profile Lake Road corner site which will appeal to investors wanting a reliable rental income and with an eye to the future.

• Long term medical tenant • Prominent corner site • Main road exposure • Rental $71,400 net per annum • Takapuna Beach location • Ample carparking • Fantastic views from the upper level • Future redevelopment or change of use potential AUCTION 10.30am, Thursday 12th November 2015 (unless sold prior) at 34 Shortland Street, Auckland City. www.barfoot.co.nz/65091

Bruce Jiao/Tim Bibby M 021 818 077/021 959 598 b.jiao@barfoot.co.nz

AUCTION

RARE YARD AND WORKSHOP OFFERING 193B Archers Road, Wairau Valley

Situated in the heart of the Wairau Valley industrial precinct, this very rare opportunity offers owner-occupiers and investors the chance to secure an outstanding 1,399m2 freehold site. Located on Archers Road, the property includes an industrial building of approximately 230m2 with three roller doors, and concrete yard. Ideal for occupiers with a requirement for high yard ratio and close motorway proximity, and investors who see opportunity in the possibility of future expansion in a low vacancy market.

• 1,399m2 freehold site • 230m2 industrial building • Significant yard area

• Excellent motorway proximity • Attractive outlook

AUCTION 10.30am, Thursday 12th November 2015 (unless sold prior) at 34 Shortland Street, Auckland City. www.barfoot.co.nz/64385

David Cannon M 021 022 50229 d.cannon@barfoot.co.nz

Hattie Liu M 021 656 835 t.taunt@barfoot.co.nz

FOR SALE

TAKAPUNA HOT PROPERTY 62-78 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna

We are very pleased to offer to the market this superb Takapuna retail investment. The Century Arcade is located right in the thick of Takapuna's business and retail precinct, and is home to eleven tenancies offering the perfect split risk family trust or institutional investment. Takapuna is one of the key metropolitan centres identified in the Auckland Plan as a priority for growth and development. This property offers a chance for you to get a foothold in this fast moving and affluent beachside suburb now before it's too late and be a part of Takapuna's transformation.

• Seldom available retail investment • Split risk multi-tenanted retail investment • Iconic Takapuna Arcade • Approx current return $762,000 per annum net • Modern attractive premises adjacent to Takapuna main carpark • Fabulous Hurstmere Road frontage • On-site tenant parking • Good leases and long term tenancies

• Excellent tenant profile • Potential for further development • Seldom available and hard to repeat • Please contact the Sole Agent for an information pack FOR SALE www.barfoot.co.nz/65095 Elaine Tutty M 021 951 810 e.tutty@barfoot.co.nz

Contact the record-setting Barfoot & Thompson North Shore Commercial Team Barfoot & Thompson North Shore Commercial – 129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna.

Phone 489-3880 or visit: www.barfoot.co.nz/commercial

Commercial Property: with Colliers International North Shore Jimmy O’Brien, Colliers International North Shore

Global Office Rental Rankings

Jimmy O’Brien.

New Zealand’s two largest cities recorded one of their highest rental rate rises in recent years.

Auckland and Wellington prime office net Top 10 Global Office Market Indicators face rents increased by 5.2% and 3.2% respectively over the past 12 months as space availability declined in an expanding economy.

In the latest Colliers International global office survey (tracking office rents in 151 cities) New Zealand’s ‘pace of rental growth’ rank is strong, but still provides cheap rents when compared to other major cities across the globe.

Colliers International’s global office survey for June 2015 shows that in a ranking of CBD prime net office rents (in the common denominator of USD/SF/year) Auckland is 60th and Wellington is 84th. Top spot is taken by Hong Kong, with other major gateway cities Source: Colliers International Research. filling up the top 10. New Zealand’s closest, major ranking city – Sydney – recorded the seventh highest office rental rate.

Rental growth at 5.2% and 3.2% for Auckland and Wellington respectively is dwarfed by many office markets across the globe when comparing rental growth in local currency rates. The growth rates represent a rank of 53rd and 64th position respectively. Top spot for net office rental growth was achieved by Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, with a rise of 37% - albeit from a low base.

Despite the high rental rates achieved in cities such as Hong Kong, London, Tokyo and Paris, all saw a rise in rents over the past year in local currency rates. However, the change in USD rates in the past year saw some markets experience rental rate decline. This was also a feature in New Zealand.

Although decreasing CBD office rents have not been experienced in Auckland and Wellington since 2011, 27% of the cities in the global survey experienced declining rental growth in the past year.

Some cities experiencing significant market influences such as Athens, Kyiv and Saint Petersburg were accompanied by more mainstream locations like Midtown New York, Perth and Calgary.

The average CBD office cap rate for the top nine (excluding the outlier Russia from the top 10 with a yield double its top 10 counterparts) is 4.2%. This compared to 7.3% in Auckland and 8% in Wellington – providing an indication of the attractiveness of our office stock for offshore investors. Property fundamentals also seem high on the agenda with the average, overall vacancy rates for the top nine at 5.8%.

The decline in the NZD recently, with further declines forecast, will In 2013, only 10% of Auckland and Wellington’s prime CBD office stock likely stimulate further conversations by offshore purchasers about was fully or partially owned by offshore interests. This year it is 28%.

Although comparing the investment benefits of CBD office ownership in investing in New Zealand. The rise in offshore investors in the last few years such as GIC, Deka Immobilien and PSP Investments also provides London with Auckland may be challenging, investors looking at relative confidence in the depth of our transactional market. returns are aware of the opportunity on offer in New Zealand.

In 2013, only 10% of Auckland and Wellington’s prime CBD office stock was fully or partially owned by offshore interests. This year it is 28%.

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Channel Feature Homes with Nadja Court, Barfoot & Thompson

Murrays Bay – Live the dream life Breathtaking seaviews on a full 835sqm A wonderful 1960's brick family home that has been thoughtfully modernised to embrace this sensational coastal site and the panoramic sea views over the Hauraki Gulf.

Set on a full freehold 835 square metres of land, this is the ultimate in pedigree position and desirable landholding.

Most rooms open out to a huge deck, gardens and patios, with glistening sea views everywhere.

Comfortable and luxurious, yet with a relaxed beach atmosphere, this is a home with heart and space for all the family in the most coveted seaside location in Churchill Road in Murrays Bay. Spacious living rooms merge to create light filled living spaces to follow the sunshine and the views, yet intimate and cosy in winter months with heating and a gas fireplace.

Entertaining is magnificent here, casually on the sun drenched front deck.

Bi-folds all open for a lazy brunch watching the ever changing vistas on the sparkling azure ocean, or on the extensive back deck and gardens. Perfect for family parties, evening dinners, champagne and BBQs, while still enjoying the amazing views and glorious sunsets.

Four generous bedrooms, multiple living spaces, both indoors and alfresco, the coolest media room, wine cellar... and stunning landscaped gardens.

Loads of parking space for cars, motor homes or boats behind secure

electric gates and to top it off excellent school zones.

This is your dream home and just a short wander to Murrays Bay & Mairangi Bay Village and Cafés.

30 CHURCHILL RD, MURRAYS BAY AUCTION – 19TH NOVEMBER 2015 – 10AM - BRUCE MASON CENTRE, TAKAPUNA. View property online: www.barfoot.co.nz/556952 For further information contact: Nadja Court, Barfoot & Thompson, Mairangi Bay M: 021-777-690 or 478-9089 e: n.court@barfoot.co.nz Number 1 Salesperson Barfoot & Thompson - Company wide 2011-2013

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Commercial Property: with Bayleys North Shore Commercial

8-12 Clyde Road… sold under the hammer for $5,212,000 at a 5.1% yield.

Going, Going… Gone Current strong competition for commercial and industrial investment properties is resulting in some outstanding results being achieved for North Shore owners who are putting their properties up for auction.

Auctions have become an increasingly popular way for owners of commercial property to ensure they are getting the best possible price for their asset in the current buoyant market where demand is outstripping supply.

Bayleys runs monthly auctions in its central Auckland auction rooms tied in with its regular Total Property and Greater Auckland portfolios which feature a wide range of commercial and industrial offerings.

Very strong results, well in excess of vendors’ expectations, have been achieved on a number of properties Bayleys North Shore Commercial has sold through these auctions in recent months. A good example of this was the sale under the hammer in August of a substantial two-level commercial building in the heart of Browns Bay. The 1,100m² fully leased building, with ground floor retail and office above, on a prime 764m² site on the corner of Clyde Road and Anzac Road, one block away from the beach, attracted huge interest. Rapid fire bidding from many bidders at the auction quickly pushed the starting price of $4,100,000 up to $5,212,000 when it was declared on the market. Two bidders – one of the tenants and a wealthy private investor – then fought it out until the hammer finally came down nearly $100,000 later at $5,212,000, at a 5.1% yield.

“This is a very low yield for an offering of this value – three to five years ago this type of property would have typically sold in a yield range of 7%9%,” says Ranjan Unka, Bayleys North Shore Commercial’s investment sales manager, who sold the property with Brian Caldwell. “However, there is now little yield differential evident between lower and higher value offerings or property types, reflecting the depth of underlying demand for commercial property across all value ranges and all sectors of the market. Also where

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Industrial property is a very strong investment performer.

- Ranjan Unka Ranjan Unka.

you have an intending owner occupier or an existing tenant very keen to own the property – as was the case here – competing with investors at auction, this can also push the price up.”

The vendor of the property developed the site 36 years ago with two of the six tenants, Whitcoulls and a legal firm, having been in occupation since it was built. “Commercial premises in the busy town centres of popular coastal suburbs like Browns Bay tend to have very stable tenancies and are very tightly held by owners which means on the odd occasion that they do come up for sale, they generate strong interest,” says Mr Unka.

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38 Taharoto Road… sold for close to $300,000 over reserve.

39 Porana Road… multiple bidders pushed the sale price to $2,010,000.

He and Brian Caldwell also sold the neighbouring property, a large format 748m² retail building at 14 Clyde Road for $2,570,000 after good bidding competition at auction in September. The property was offered for sale with vacant possession but the purchaser will retain an existing tenant on a shortterm lease and reconfigure and lease up the balance of the building.

At the same auction, a prime 879m² corner site at 38 Taharoto Road, Takapuna, marketed by Stephen Scott, Bayleys Auckland and Ranjan Unka, sold at close to $500,000 over reserve. The property has long-term development potential under its Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan Mixed Use zoning, with the added attraction of being located in a Special Housing Area.

It was declared to be “on the market” – that is above the reserve price that the vendor had set – by auctioneer Richard Valintine at $1,600,000 with strong competition among four bidders then adding another $470,000 to the price before it eventually sold for $2,070,000.

That represented a land value of $2,354 per square metre and a very low income yield of 2.4% on its lease to longstanding tenant North Shore Veterinary Clinic which occupies a 142m² converted 1950s’ brick residential dwelling on the property. It has just exercised a final six-year right of renewal on its lease which means the property can’t be redeveloped until 2021. However, Unka says the strong location on a major arterial road in a growth area meant that bidders were confident that the underlying land value would continue to increase over that time.

Properties in the Wairau Valley have also generated some fierce competition at recent Bayleys auctions. A 824m² industrial building on a 1,144m² site at 39 Porana Road, Wairau Valley occupied by Windows Treatments NZ, with a smaller upstairs office tenancy, was sold for $2,010,000 at a 5.4% yield by Ranjan Unka and Chris White.

11 Ashfield Road… sold vacant to an owner occupier for $1,460,000.

Bidding started at $1,300,000 and it was declared on the market at $1,765,000. Close to 40 more bids, including a number of $1,000 increases, from multiple parties in the auction room plus a telephone bidder, added an extra $245,000 before the hammer finally came down.

Mr Unka said while the property sold at a very low yield for an industrial offering this reflected negligible vacant industrial space in the Wairau Valley which meant very little tenant risk for investors.

“Industrial property has been a very strong investment performer on the North Shore this year, mainly because a big pick up in occupant demand is swamping a limited supply of empty premises which has pushed vacancy rates to very low levels. This has resulted in the formerly sizeable yield gap between industrial and retail investment property narrowing to the point where they are now at very similar levels.”

This was illustrated by the sale of 2,835m² of land leased as yard space until 2020 by an adjoining PlaceMakers store, at 6 Croftfield Lane, in the bulk retail precinct of the Wairau Valley, which was purchased at a 5.4% yield. It sold under the hammer for $1,875,000 through Laurie Burt, Bayleys North Shore Commercial, in conjunction with Owen Ding of Bayleys’ international division.

Mr Unka says owner occupiers are also very active in the North Shore market fuelled by positive business confidence and low interest rates which are enabling businesses to “borrow to buy” premises at a similar or lesser cost to renting.

An owner occupier operating a fire protection business bought a 918m² 1970s’ industrial building on a 1,012m² site at 11 Ashfield Road, Wairau Valley post auction for $1,460,000 through Ranjan Unka and Adam Watton, Bayleys North Shore Commercial. It has 545m² of warehousing, 109m² of office and 200m² of mezzanine storage with 11 car parks.

Big Interest in Big Industrial Syndication

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property in the lower North Island has closed fully subscribed after attracting largest investment was 20 parcels, equalling a $20 million worth of equity from investors. $1,000,000 investment. Mr Caldwell said the offering l of Bayleys North Shore The syndication undertaken by Brian Caldwell attracted interest from all around the country with Commercial on behalf of Albany-based Maat Property Group involved the sale of close to a third of the enquiry coming from the 400 parcels of 50,000 $1 shares in the 8.45 hectare Todd Park in Porirua. This is the Auckland region with strong interest from Wellington former Todd motor assembly plant now converted to a logistics, storage and bulk and Canterbury as well. l retail facility which has a number of big name national and multinational tenants.

Mr Caldwell has marketed a number of Brian Caldwell said there was a very strong response to the offering, reflecting syndications on behalf of Maat Property Group, which l strength of its multi-tenant mix, the quality of the property, and in particular the has successfully syndicated 10 properties at values and the fact that investors are seeking an alternative to the low returns from ranging from $4 million to $36 million. It generally Brian Caldwell. fixed interest deposits and bonds and to volatile equity markets. The Todd Park offers shares in a company established to purchase syndication has an initial projected annual cash return of 9.25% – more than twice the syndicated property and which is structured as a Portfolio Investment Entity l what investors can currently get from money in the bank.

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Bayleys North Shore Commercial: Simon Aldridge

Where to from here for the property market ?

paid B shares in a new company Osterbama Property Investments Limited which will acquire these proper

My prediction is that the 2016 and 2017 investment market conditions will The correct answer is nobody knows for sure. Every other day we read 186 Alabama Road, Blenheim 5 Osterley Way, Manukau City, Auckland continue to go from strength to strength, and I’ll explain why. Graeme Wheeler is the paper, watch the news and discuss with “that” friend (who knows

expected to drop the OCR by a further 25 basis points, from 2.75% to 2.5% and it is everything about everything) about the market and the message is mixed Consulting Limited with cash returns paid l Fully managed by Maat Consulting Limited with cash returns likely to remain close to this level for the duration of 2016. Despite recent registration and often sensationalised. There are credible arguments as to whether requirements around foreign buyers, there is still strong foreign investor interest in or not 2016 will remain steady, or hopefully become even more active. monthly New Zealand commercial property and from my dealings with them this is only Naturally owners of commercial buildings will be wondering how the 2016 tenantmarket withwill proven trading history l 8 Storey office tower and basement carpark lev likely commercial to ramp up as the Auckland market continues to flourish as a sought after pan out, as am I. global nest egg.

Demand is outstripping supply for commercial space which is majority of commercial Bayleys North Shore l 9 year lease to The Crown from June 2012 plus three ovemberThe 2007 plus threeagencies rightsincluding of renewal rights driving rental rates upwards with yields falling accordingly as commercial investment Commercial are having their busiest year since the GFC as we continue to see of 3toyears each continues become that much more attractive. The Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan yields and vacancy rates drop. Whilst there have been a few hiccups in the renewal will also create development upside to certain zonings, adding value overnight. stock market, I’ve not noticed any speed wobbles in the Auckland commercial ng region l Located in the heart of Manukau City Notable sales in the last three months have been 29 Nixon Street (3.2% real estate market. In my opinion, the opposite is the case. As investors, both yield), 1A Shakespeare Road (3.7%) and 5 Wynyard Street, Devonport (3.3%). domestic and overseas based, look for the best return on investment they come 608ha l Freehold site

back to bricks and mortar because it’s a known performer.

The most common argument for a price correction is based on historical eriod. The cycles, combined investment statement and prospectus containsmarket detailstrends, as what goes up must come down.

Looking at previous calculated this andwould the risks associated withand thisit investment and return.

Thea price appear to be correct would be reasonable to see ssumptionscorrection and method calculation in the combined investment in theofnext couple of described years. The big question is when and to what estors are extent? recommended to seek professional advice from an Authorised There have been some other valid considerations such as legislation their personal circumstances before investment decision. The around foreign ownership andmaking generalan economic conditions. d advice, but will provide all prospective investors with a copy of the combined valuation report. Disclosure Statements for the selling agents are available hould be sent other than accompanying an application form as set out in the ectus.

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investment statement and prospectus please contact: Simon Aldridge, Investment Broker Brian Caldwell

AUTHORISED ADVISOR Bayleys NorthFINANCIAL Shore Commercial

Northcroft Street, Takapuna, Auckland 0622 M290274 815 505 B 09 489 0994 E brian.caldwell@bayleys.co.nz 0800 TOPRETURN (0800 867 738)

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Unit 14, 270 Oteha Valley Road, Albany www.bayleys.co.nz/1900418

10 Northcroft Street, Takapuna, Auckland www.bayleys.co.nz/378139

• Net rental of $60,950pa + GST • Brand new retail complex with excellent access • Comprehensive tenant fit-out

• Net rental of $408,882pa + GST • Fronted to Laneway and Northcroft Street • Fully tenanted with a strong occupancy history

Asking Price: $970,000 + GST

Deadline Private Treaty (unless sold prior)

The property is part of a brand new, multi-purpose development, The Foundation. It is located on a strategic corner site on Oteha Valley Road, a main arterial which runs between the Albany Highway and the Northern Motorway. The property is neighboured by a variety of well recognised retail brands that include (Lone Star, Pita Pit, Tank, La Porchetta, Flying Burrito etc.)

With the tenant being an established fast food outlet (9 stores across New Zealand), this opportunity is not to be missed.

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If you would like further information on the properties featured below, listings in Bayleys' latetst Total Property portfolio or the market in general, To register your expression of interest and to receive a copy of the combin please make contact with myself or Michael Nees.

4pm, Thursday 3rd December 2015 Introducing the Graceland of New Zealand fashion, home to the fashion elite spearheaded by internationally acclaimed Karen Walker.

The Department Store has enjoyed an impressive occupancy rate since its launch in 2009. A number of quality branded tenants are waiting to acquire space in 10 Northcroft, as the tenant mix attracts clientele who value world class fashion.

SIMON ALDRIDGE

MICHAEL NEES

M +64 21 774 951 B +64 9 489 0982 simon.aldridge@bayleys.co.nz

M +64 21 182 3085 B +64 9 489 0963 michael.nees@bayleys.co.nz

Devereux Howe-Smith Realty Ltd, Bayleys Licensed under the REA Act 2008

Devereux Howe-Smith Realty Ltd, Bayleys Licensed under the REA Act 2008

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Holiday Home For Sale: Kawau Island

Take a deep breath and relax!

Slice of paradise – FOR SALE on Kawau Island – quintessential Kiwi bach Nestled in one of the most enchanting and safe bays of Kawau Island, in the beautiful Hauraki Gulf, Gumboot Cottage is your quintessential Kiwi bach, sitting right on the water’s edge with its very own private jettty and walking tracks on the back of the property winding through mature Kanuka trees.

This is not a “city pad”, but a true place to relax and unwind, live the outdoors and enjoy the water. Gumboot Cottage is what a Kiwi bach used to be like with easy maintenance and the ability to expand and accommodate friends and family with not much fuss.

The main house enjoys expansive wrap around decks upstairs and downstairs making it ideal for those lazy summer afternoons in the sun or for a brood of teenagers wanting their own space.

On the upper deck you will also find a complete pizza oven perfect for entertaining family and friends in the summer evenings and show off your masterchef skills.

The house is fully furnished and ready to be enjoyed straight away with everything from linen to cutlery, from furniture to appliances, from a full blown piano to kayaks and life vests.

Utilities of the property comprise of a fully stocked wood shed (for the wood burner in the house), a garden shed complete with all the necessary tools and equipment and very well set up tool shed/workshop sitting right on the sea wall to keep an eye on the bay’s activities.

Up the back of the house there are some easy walking trails which connect on the top of the property to other tracks on the island. Walk to the white sandy beach of Vivian Bay for a picnic or just enjoy the sound of the wood pigeons while discovering the island’s magic. Please note that access to walking tracks is subject to the permission of the individual land owners and access is not guaranteed.

The bay is very tranquil, safe and sheltered from the prevailing winds, making it an ideal place for families with young children and those who don’t like rough sea. Make use of the property’s kayaks (included in the sale) to explore the bay at your leisure or climb in the dinghy to go fishing just a couple of meters off the property.

This is not a “city pad”, but a true place to relax and unwind, live the outdoors and enjoy the water.

All of this is just an hour and a half from central Auckland.

This must be Auckland’s best kept secret!

THE FACTS: Waterfront bush clad sunny North East facing property 6576 square metre section with ripairian rights.

Legal Description: LOT104 DP 4961 BLK IV KAWAU SD GV $670,000 • 3 double bedrooms sleeping up to 7 people • 2 bathrooms.

• Additional cottage that can accommodate another 2 people.

• Fully equipped kitchen, bread making machine.

• 2 fridges are also part of the chattels.

• Power is on mains.

• 3 water tanks, total capacity of 40,000 litres.

• Water pump under the house.

• Fully operational septic tank system.

• 2 Kayaks and 1 seabird dinghy are included in the sale.

• Lots of firewood in the wood shed • Fully equipped tool shed.

Visit: http://www.gumbootcottagekawau.co.nz/ Interested? Contact the owner – Isabella Sullivan, Mobile 021 162 9811 or email: isabella@seabird.net.nz

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Step into an exciting sales role within Auckland’s leading real estate company.

Barfoot & Thompson Takapuna can help you reach the dizzy heights Barfoot & Thompson Takapuna can help you reach the dizzy heights of success. The sky is the limit on your earning potential. of success. The sky is the limit on your earning potential.

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Great team environment with a strong Great team environment with a strong emphasis on work/life balance emphasis on work/life balance

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If you’re keen to be a high-flying top earner in Auckland’s leading If you’re keen to be a high-flying top earner in Auckland’s leading real estate agency, this is your opportunity. real estate agency, this is your opportunity.

Call Call Nicky Nicky Rhodes Rhodes on on 021 021 ESTATE ESTATE (021 (021 378 378 283) 283) or or email email her her on on nrhodes@barfoot.co.nz to kick your career into overdrive. nrhodes@barfoot.co.nz to kick your career into overdrive.

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Residential Real Estate with Barfoot & Thompson, Takapuna

Windermere – the wait is over!

Here is your chance to own the largest apartment in the sought-after Windermere building. Sunny and spacious, this unique offering occupies the entire sub-penthouse level with an approximate floor space of 377m2 (approx, including decks).

Boasting views in all directions, many features make up this property's sweeping vista: Lake Pupuke, Hauraki Gulf, Rangitoto, Sky Tower, Coromandel Peninsula, Waitakere Ranges; the list goes on...

This generous home comes complete with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a study. There’s plenty of room for entertaining in the large living area and even more out on the deck overlooking Lake Pupuke. Move in right away or modernise the space with your own style.

From the Windermere it’s an easy stroll to all the delights of Takapuna: the beach, cafés, entertainment, many new restaurants and boutique shops, as well as Shore City. You almost don’t need a car! Nevertheless, this property comes with the luxury of two garaged carparks and a swimming pool.

All these enticements are within your grasp while we urgently seek new owners. This apartment will be sold – inspect as soon as you can. Call for a private viewing.

From the Windermere it’s an easy stroll to all the delights of Takapuna: the beach, cafés, entertainment, many new restaurants and boutique shops, as well as Shore City.

Travers Smyth

Pam Riley

M: 027 872 8377

M: 021 949 401

e: t.smyth@barfoot.co.nz

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Channel Feature Properties with Andrew Dorreen, Precision Real Estate

Sensational Minimalist Home, Moments From Takapuna Beach 16 William Street, Takapuna Designed by renowned architects Ponting Fitzgerald, this striking four bedroom family home can be described as nothing less than sensational. Boasting 325sqm of floor area and constructed of black and white vertical cedar weatherboards, this home really has the wow factor. All four bedrooms are of good size and benefit from excellent afternoon sun and the elevation gives great privacy. The master suite is a beautiful space, and flows out to a large well designed deck with nice sea views. A generous width floating staircase and double height void gives a huge sense of space and light, and creates a room for a generous office. Ground floor living is open plan with entertainer's kitchen and lounge complete with European oak timber flooring and underfloor heating. The kitchen has a polished concrete benchtop and large butler's pantry with Gaggenau ovens, Boffi cooktop and Leibherr fridge freezers. A separate media room or second lounge is off this space making for great split entertaining. The main lounge flows effortlessly out to a generous patio, covered by Louvres to a large heated pool which completes this magnificent seaward side package.

Purchasers wanting a cutting edge family home minutes from the beach, need to enquire now to avoid missing out on this unique opportunity.

Funky Lock And Leave Beach Home 5A Beacholm Road -Takapuna Beach Positioned off Park Avenue in Takapuna, 5A Beacholm Rd is a funky black Cedar weatherboard lock and leave home that will delight retirees, young executive couples or small families.

Located just moments to the beach, and Takapuna's bustling village, busy people will appreciate the easy care grounds, permanent building materials and exquisite modern interiors.

The North facing outdoor entertaining is a huge feature with large pavers that create a magnificent courtyard framed by extensive subtropical gardens, complete with lighting for those still evenings. The planting ensures almost one hundred per cent privacy - something the current vendors relish. Recently added bi-folding aluminium doors and sliding windows bring the outside in and maximise light, flow and ease of access. All living is on the ground floor, comprising of large kitchen/dining and a high stud lounge/living room. Upstairs a very generous master has its own balcony looking over the garden and the lights of Takapuna. Complete with ensuite and walk-in robe this bedroom will not disappoint.

Homes of this size - purpose built for busy lifestyles are difficult to find especially this close to beach and shops.

Relax, just move in and enjoy the benefits of this carefree lifestyle.

Andrew Dorreen | Precision Real Estate Ltd MREINZ Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

Email: andrew@precision.net.nz | Phone: 021 747 334 | www.precision.net.nz

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Exceptional Cedar Family Retreat on 1,219 sqm land 61 View Road, Campbells Bay Positioned to maximise both sea views and sun, this timeless George Paterson designed family home on 1238m2 (zoned 4B) is the perfect private family retreat.

The home offers four double bedrooms, three of which benefit from glorious close sea views and generous decking. The master suite features, walk in wardrobe and spectacular sea views. The entertainer’s kitchen has been recently remodelled and boasts heated travertine tiles and makes for a superb entertaining platform with large island bench, informal dining and informal lounge.

Separate to this space is a formal dining area and very generous lounge with Jetmaster open fire. Landscaped gardens offer a unique “home and garden” type feel and a shell path winds down to the bottom of the property fronting Whitby Crescent. Upstairs there is a generous lounge with breath-taking views, which could make a perfect home office or fifth bedroom if required. There is a large 7.5m x 6m double garage and separate laundry plus additional parking for boat or third car. The land has potential to be subdivided, or could house a minor dwelling so buyers may want to look into this possibility now or in the future. Homes as well built and maintained as the subject will not last and both land and views make this prospect even more unique.

Exceptional Winter to Spring Period brings $46 Million in Unconditional Sales “With the media regularly claiming the market is changing and Auction Clearance rates falling, more research must be done when selecting an agent and the sales method to suit your property. Andrew Dorreen of Precision Real Estate; one of New Zealand’s leading residential sales people; tailors each method to suit the individual property“

With 46 million dollars' worth of unconditional sales in the “winter months”, Andrew Dorreen has had an extremely busy period achieving some exceptional, record breaking results. He is on track to achieve over 100 million dollars’ worth of sales in 2015, placing him in the top handful of agents in the country. Andrew has used a mixture of off-market and publicly marketed sales methods to achieve these results. He specially tailors methods to suit the specific property types and it is proving more successful than ever. If you’re considering placing your high end property on the market in the New Year period, you should contact Andrew Dorreen today to discuss which method is best suited to your property to maximise its value.

Contact Andrew Dorreen for further information about these spectacular real estate offerings.

Andrew has sold 275 million dollars' worth of real estate since January 2013 at an average of over 3 million dollars per sale.

January 2015 was his biggest month - with over 30 million dollars' worth sold.

Contact Andrew Dorreen today - North Shore's Top End Specialist.

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The Channel Crossword

THE CHANNEL CROSSWORD Set locally by Maya, especially for Channel each month. No. 9.

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1 Spooner's fool yells: "They keep us in our places!" (9) 6 Unforgettable engagement, if not entirely fashionable (5) 9 Pick out odd bits from strange signature (3) 10 Groans came from this castle as Goth sang R.E.M. composition (11) 11 Case of Egyptian name attached to ancient deities (6) 12 Steam whistles from duck pie simmering on ring (8) 14 With taste, like Inspector Morse unendearingly wearing a type of trousers popular in the 60s (9) 15 Type of mint stick (5) 16 Nicely 14, like former Ancient Egyptian ruler with tail covering head (5) 18 A curator's translated Iroquoian (9) 20 Not to everyone's taste, say, like the Beatles (8) 22 One worshipped in Ancient Egypt's dry about a bird (3-3) 24 The bisexual arrangement won't last forever (11) 25 Employ American English (3) 26 Every so often, stood daddy a drink (5) 27 Start to fish by seaside for joined shells (9)

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SOLUTION TO LAST MONTH'S CROSSWORD

1 When a flapper causes a stir in faraway places (9,6) 2 One last letter turned up after publication, leading to thin material (7) 3 Roving fighter and sailor returned with gold booty - The End (9) 4 Pocket funds, lose 25, escalate fraud (4) 5 On journey she provides meal, and a garment with top folded over (10) 6 Demon star, nestled in astral gold (5) 7 Shell donated by shipwrecked sailor? (7) 8 Like old trousers? (2,5,4,4) 13 Curiously thematic divinity included third 'R' (10) 15 Religious leader appears in "Ascend" - a popular TV show (4,5) 17 Silently chewed exclamation? (7) 19 Impose, raising a stink with Ms Stein (7) 21 Impudent, like gravy! (5) This month's crossword will also be uploaded 23 Is imprisoning bisexual, one venerated in to the creator’s blog at channelcrossword.

Ancient Egypt (4) wordpress.com There, Maya will kindly attempt to answer any questions or comments that may arise from the crosswords each month.

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Cheltenham Beach | www.bayleys.co.nz/1450604 The most incredible property ever for sale on this beach

Devonport Village | www.bayleys.co.nz/1470112 Amazing and unique home in Devonport hub

Victoria Bidwell 021 947 080 or 09 487 0735 | victoria.bidwell@bayleys.co.nz • International Property Awards London-Winner Best Property Marketing • Winner Bayleys National Waterfront Marketing Award • Top Agent for Bayleys North Shore since 2006 • Winner Bayleys Residential Marketing Award Bayleys 138• No 2 in New Zealand Issue 60 - Residential November 2015 www.channelmag.co.nz

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