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New Business Profile: Pack & Send Takapuna

Pack & Send comes to Takapuna Takapuna now has its own Pack & Send store, operated by North Shore locals.

Pack&Send is a very popular new franchise that will send any item – no matter how fragile, large, awkward or valuable — anywhere in the world. Its powerful promise is: “Anything, Anywhere - No Limits”. Now Takapuna residents can access that amazing convenience right in their own Packaging materials, boxes, community — a convenience provided by two available all y're -the tape ap, lewr bubb of their own. at Pack & Send Takapuna. Franchisees Jane and Jeremy Bain are true North Shore people — they love the lifestyle and are thrilled that their new store at Shop 3, 445 Lake Rd is so close to Takapuna beach. They have lived in the area for 17 years. Jeremy has worked all that time as a senior manager overseeing a local manufacturing company’s supply chain and logistics while Jane has run a home-based business. Both are heavily involved with Forrest Hill Milford AFC where Jane is the club administration manager and Jeremy is the convenor of Grade 9 boys. They each have numerous other community volunteering roles as well — Jeremy is a qualified Waterwise instructor and last year qualified as a Level 1 football referee, while Jane has volunteered her time in the past as Treasurer for Onewa Parents Centre and was a school co-ordinator within the Walking School Bus programme. A customer can take any item into Jane and Jeremy and be entirely confident it will be carefully packaged and delivered to any address, anywhere in the country or anywhere around the world. The couple have undergone extensive Pack & Send training and are well qualified to offer a highly professional custom-packaging service which includes handling fragile, large, awkward and valuable items. Cover of any consignment can be arranged. The Takapuna store is the fourteenth Pack & Send outlet to open in New Zealand since it was introduced here. Kiwis — Trade Me buyers and sellers, tourists and backpackers, university students on the move, people moving overseas, small businesses and large corporations — are taking to the Pack & Send concept in droves. “It’s the sheer convenience of being able to bring absolutely anything you like into us and know it will be delivered safe and sound to any address in the world, and

Jeremy and Jane Bain: All set to help fellow Takapuna residents with all their packaging and dispatch requirements.

quickly,” said Jeremy Bain. “We are very excited to be able to offer this service in Takapuna. We think everyone’s going to be very impressed!” The Pack & Send concept started in Australia in the 1990s where there are now over 100 stores. It came to New Zealand in 2008, and fourteen stores have now opened from Auckland to Queenstown. More stores are planned for other centres throughout New Zealand. For further information: Pack & Send Takapuna Shop 3, 445 Lake Rd, Takapuna Auckland 0622 Ph: (09) 486 3355 Fax: (09) 486 3153 Email: takapuna@packsend.co.nz Web: www.packsend.co.nz

Anything, Anywhere… Pack & Send offers a full range of freight delivery/services:

• Domestic courier: same day, overnight or budget,

• General freight: oversized or overweight items, palletised goods. • Fragile goods: enabled by a special custom foammoulding technology that completely envelops even the most delicate of items. • International courier: express and economy,

• International airfreight: door-to-door; oversized or overweight items no problem.

• International sea freight: door to door, or door to port options.

• Packaging materials: boxes, bubblewrap, tape ... you name it, you can buy it at Pack & Send Takapuna.

Pack & Send Takapuna Shop 3, 445 Lake Rd , Takapuna Fax: (09) 486 3153 Email: takapuna@packsend.co.nz www.packsend.co.nz

(09) 486 3355

“We’re looking forward to showing people in this area just what we can do,” say Pack & Send Takapuna’s Jane and Jeremy Bain.

www.channelmag.co.nz Issue 41 - March 2014

Sunday Browns Bay Market

Anzac Road Car park, 6am – noon

Pregnancy Yoga with Marika - $10

Monday

The Rose Centre, 9:30am

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

Tuesday

Wednesday

"Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class St Margrets Presbyterian Church Hall, 9.15-9.45am. Contact Chloe Pryor 0212920252

AN IDEAL HUSBAND

Dementia Social Group

The Rose Centre, 2pm

St Georges Presbyterian Church, 10:30am

Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Browns Bay Market

Anzac Road Car park, 6am – noon

Pregnancy Yoga with Marika - $10 The Rose Centre, 9:30am

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

Dementia Social Group

Devonport Community House, 10am

Bowls

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

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Scrabble (Every Tuesday)

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

SPORT EXPO – Family Fun Day

Community Walking Group

Meet at Les Mills Takapuna, 8am

English Conversation Group

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

Peggy Pearl Knitters Group

Devonport Community House, 10:30am-12pm

"Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9:15am

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Pinehurst School, Albany, 11am-3pm FREE ENTRY - ALL WELCOME – MEET SPORT STARS

Indoor bowls and Rummikub 9.45am to noon The Strand, Takapuna Contact Maurice 4898430

North Shore Bays Scrabble Club

St Georges Presbyterian Church, 10:30am

Devonport Craft Market

Takapuna Senior Citizens

Devonport Community Hall, 1:30pm-2pm. Contact: 0212920252

Cards 500 or Canasta

Devonport JETS run 3km or 5km

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm

Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, King Edward Parade, 6pm

Yoga for Mums and Pre-schoolers

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club

Devonport Community House, 1:15pm-2pm

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

State Beach Series

Takapuna Beach, 6pm

Browns Bay Market

Anzac Road Car park, 6am – noon

Pregnancy Yoga with Marika - $10 The Rose Centre, 9:30am

Objects and Images Exhibition

Northart Gallery, 10th-26th March

Shore Tenpin Seniors

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

Dementia Social Group

St Georges Presbyterian Church, 10:30am

Kennedy Park, Castor Bay, 10am-2pm please bring a torch and optional gold coin donation.

Indoor bowls and Rummikub 9.45am to noon The Strand, Takapuna Contact Maurice 4898430

North Shore Bays Scrabble Club

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

The Kennedy Park WWII Trust Tunnel Opening

Takapuna Senior Citizens

St. Leo's School Hall, Devonport, 11:15am

Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Anzac Road Car park, 6am – noon

Pregnancy Yoga with Marika - $10

The Inside Feeling Exhibition

Northart Gallery, 17th-28th March

Shore Tenpin Seniors

The Rose Centre, 9:30am

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

5th Annual Bayswater Auto Show & Family Fun Day

Dementia Social Group

10am-3pm, 181 Bayswater Ave, Bayswater

St Georges Presbyterian Church, 10:30am

2014 North Shore Organ Proms

Bowls

Takapuna Methodist Church, 4pm $20 donation in aid of Organ Fund, Ph. (09) 418 2494

Devonport Community House, 10:30am-12pm

"Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class

Adult's DanceFit (Every Tuesday)

Devonport Community Hall, 1:30pm-2pm. Contact: 0212920252

Picture This...Various Artists Exhibition

Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, King Edward Parade, 6pm

Devonport JETS run 3km or 5km

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club

North Shore Bays Scrabble Club

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

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

Zonta North Shore Dinner Meeting

Takapuna Beach, 6pm

Peggy Pearl Knitters Group

Devonport Community House, 10:30am-12pm

"Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class Devonport Community Hall, 1:30pm-2pm. Contact: 0212920252

State Beach Series

Devonport JETS run 3km or 5km Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, King Edward Parade, 6pm

Silly Cow, The Rose Centre, Belmont, 8pm

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club

(every evening 18th - 22nd). Bookings: 09 445 9900 info@rosecentre.co.nz

Browns Bay Market

Anzac Road Car park, 6am – noon

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

Food for Thought… eat well, be active and have fun!

Dementia Social Group

The Rose Centre, 9:30am-11:30am

St Georges Presbyterian Church, 10:30am

Pregnancy Yoga with Marika - $10

Bowls

The Rose Centre, 9:30am

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

NSCC's 150th Anniversary Weekend - Pulling of the Stumps

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Devonport Domain, 11am-4pm

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Takapuna Senior Citizens

Indoor bowls and Rummikub 9.45am to noon The Strand, Takapuna Contact Maurice 4898430

North Shore Bays Scrabble Club

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

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

Cards 500 or Canasta

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm

Yoga for Mums and Pre-schoolers

Devonport Community House, 1:15pm-2pm

State Beach Series

Takapuna Beach, 6pm

Adult's DanceFit

Contact Chloe@madetomovedance.net, $10, 7:30pm

You can always get your monthly Channel Magazine from a BNZ North Shore Store... Devonport - 20 Victoria Road • Takapuna - 491 Lake Road Milford - Milford Shopping Centre • Birkenhead - 8 Birkenhead Ave Link Drive - 4 Link Drive • Glenfield - 409 Glenfield Road Browns Bay - 41 Clyde Rd • Albany - Northridge Plaza, 136 Don Mckinnon Drive

Summer Fun Programme - Preschool Play Wednesdays! Beach Haven Community Centre, 10:15am

Yoga for Mums and Pre-schoolers

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Meet at Les Mills Takapuna, 8am

English Conversation Group

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm Devonport Community House, 1:15pm-2pm

Community Walking Group

Lake House Arts, 10am-12 noon

Cards 500 or Canasta

Call Lynne for details, 027 201 1732, 6:30pm

English Conversation Group

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm

Indoor bowls and Rummikub 9.45am to noon The Strand, Takapuna Contact Maurice 4898430

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Meet at Les Mills Takapuna, 8am

Peggy Pearl Knitters Group

Takapuna Senior Citizens

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

Cards 500 or Canasta

Lake House Arts, Opening 8pm, 12th-30th March

Browns Bay Market

Community Walking Group

Beach Haven Community Centre, 10:15am

Contact Chloe@madetomovedance.net, $10, 7:30pm

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Lake House Arts, 12th-30th March

Scrabble

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9:15am

Devonport Garden & Floral Art Club

Telling Tales - Bec Robertson Exhibition

Community Walking Group

Meet at Les Mills Takapuna, 8am

English Conversation Group

Beach Haven Community Centre, 10:15am

Peggy Pearl Knitters Group

Devonport Community House, 10:30am-12pm

"Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class

Devonport Community Hall, 1:30pm-2pm. Contact: 0212920252

Devonport JETS run 3km or 5km

Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, King Edward Parade, 6pm

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club

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

March 2014

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

Saturday

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market Green Gables, 8am

Browns Collective Bay Weekly Circus Skills Workshop Milford Market Browns Senior Bay Grass Reserve, Milford Citizens Hall, 11am-1pm 10am-2pm

Browns Bay Weekly Circus Skills Workshop Browns Bay Grass Reserve, 11am-1pm

Belmont Primary School Fair & Battle of the Schools

Full Auction list on Facebook.com/BPSFair, 12pm-5pm Reece James King: Am I 1 – 6 March Depot Artspace, Opening Sat 1 March 2pm-3.30pm

Amnesty International: Strike – Chasing the Dream

1 – 6 March. Depot Artspace, Opening Sat 1 March 2 – 3.30pm.

Dementia Social Group

Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 10am

60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

Keep Fit

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

14 StationsSenior of theCitizens, Cross Exhibition Takapuna

Northart March - 21st April ScrabbleGallery, Fridays7th 9.45am-noon The Strand, Takapuna Contact Elise 4438554 Rumikub Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am "Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class, 2 - 5years. $7 per lesson. Held at Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Takapuna Senior Citizens, Auburn Street Reserve, Takapuna. 9.15-9.45am (Every Friday) Scrabble Fridays 9.45am-noon The Strand, Takapuna Contact Elise "Made to Move" Preschool ballet for4438554 3/4years. $7 per lesson. Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Auburn Street Reserve, Takapuna 10 "Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class 10.30am Contact Chloe Pryor 0212920252 Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Takapuna, 2-5(Every years,Friday) 9:15-9:45am.

Amnesty Browns International: Bay Weekly Strike Circus-Skills Chasing Workshop, the Dream 1st-6th March, 11am-1pm. Depot Artspace. .

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market Green Gables, 8am

Browns Bay Weekly Circus Skills Workshop Browns Bay Grass Reserve, 11am-1pm

Brian Millard: Lost and Found – A Retrospective

8 – 20 March. Depot Artspace,Opening Sat 8 March 2-3.30pm. Rina Botha: Female 8 – 20 March Depot Artspace, Opening Sat 8 March 2-3.30pm.

Rumikub "Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class

Milford Senior Hall,Takapuna, 9am Taitamariki Girl Citizens Guides Hall, 3-4 years, 10-10:30am. Mums Bubs: Movie and Hot Drink for just $12 Contact &Chloe Pryor 0212920252 Every Friday, The Vic, Devonport, 11am International Women's Day Breakfast

Devonport Every Wednesday: JETS Run Devonport 3km or 5km, JETSevery run 3km Wednesday or 5km Torpedo Torpedo BayBay Navy Museum, Museum, Kind King Edward Edward Parade, Parade, 6pm 6pm.

Bowls Milford Cruising Club, $30, 7am-8:30am Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm Dementia Social Group

Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 10am

60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Takapuna Senior Citizens, Rumikub

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

"Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class Mums & Bubs: MovieHall, andTakapuna, Hot Drink just9:15-9:45am. $12 Taitamariki Girl Guides 2-5for years,

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

Every Friday, The Vic, Devonport, 11am

"Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class Bowls Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Takapuna, 3-4 years, 10-10:30am.

Keep Fit

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm Contact Chloe Pryor 0212920252

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market Green Gables, 8am

Browns Bay Weekly Circus Skills Workshop

Browns Bay Grass Reserve, 11am-1pm

Older Womans Launch event for Network newly relocated - Ideas of Hobsonville March Festival Point FarmersAgeing Positive Market Centre, Takapuna.

'The Landing', Hangar 445 (opp8452, Hobsonville Ferry Terminal) Contact Edna Seaplane at edna@pl.net or Julia 9am to 1pm, Website: www.hobsonvillepointfarmersmarket.co.nz juliamasters9@gmail.com 483 6258, for more information. Phone: 021 209 1758

The Poynton ArtMovie Showand Opening Mums & Bubs: Hot Drink for just $12

4pm, Poynton, RSVP: To Gail on 09 488 5710, Free event, EveryThe Friday, The Vic, Devonport, 11am exhibition open for 1 month – call Gail to view.

Telling Hobsonville Tales - Bec PointRobertson Farmers Exhibition Market at their Lakenew House location. Arts, 12th-30th (LaunchesMacrh. 15th-16th)

Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Dementia Social Group

Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 10am

60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Takapuna Senior Citizens,

Scrabble Fridays, Fridays 9.45am-noon The Strand, 9.45am-noon The Strand, Takapuna Contact Elise 4438554

"Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class "Made to Move" Preschool dance 2-5 andyears, movement class, Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Takapuna, 9:15-9:45am.

2 - 5years. $7 per lesson. Held at Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, "Made Move" Preschool dance9.15-9.45am and movement class Auburn to Street Reserve, Takapuna. Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Takapuna, 3-4 years, 10-10:30am. "Made Move" Preschool ballet for 3/4years. $7 per lesson. Contactto Chloe Pryor 0212920252 Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Auburn Street Reserve, Takapuna 10 NSCC's 150th Anniversary Weekend 10.30am Contact Chloe Pryor 0212920252

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

Keep Fit

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

- The Underarm Game Rumikub Devonport Bowling Club, 2:30pm-4:30pm

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

Shore Tenpin Seniors Keep Fit

"Made to Move" Preschool ballet for 3/4years. $7 per lesson. "Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Auburn Street Reserve, Takapuna 10 -

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

Fair on the Hill

Devonport Primary School, 12noon -6pm

Silly Cow, The Rose Centre, Belmont, 8pm (every22nd evening 18th12noon-6pm. - 22nd). Saturday MArch,

North Shore Rugby Club, 7pm-11pm

"Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class "Made to Move" Preschool dance 2-5 andyears, movement class, Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Takapuna, 9:15-9:45am. 2 - 5years. $7 per lesson. Held at Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Takapuna Senior Citizens,

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

(every evening 18th - 22nd). Bookings: 09 445 9900 Milford School Grounds, 11:30am-3pm info@rosecentre.co.nz

NSCC's 150th Anniversary Dinner

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Silly Cow, The Rose Milford School Gala Centre, Belmont, 8pm

22 March-10 April. Depot Artspace.

The Poynton Art Show Opening Bowls 4pm at The Poynton, RSVP: Gail 488 5710,

60’s Up Exercises

Browns BayDomain, Devonport Grass Reserve, 11am-6:30pm 11am-1pm

Susan Hurrell Fields, Susanne Khouri & Celia Walker: 52 Weeks

Every Friday, The Vic, Devonport, 11am

Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 10am

Browns 150th NSCC's Bay Weekly Anniversary CircusWeekend Skills Workshop - Senior Games

22 March-10 April. Depot Artspace.

- 1st Innings Mix & Mingle Mums & Bubs: Movie Drink for just $12 At the Club, Tickets $30,and 5pmHot till Late

Takapuna Senior Citizens, Rumikub

Green Gables, Otahuhu, Call Gail 8amfor details 021 686 516, $10

Depot Artspace Members Summer Exhibition

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am

Dementia Social Group

MairangiAuckland Explore Bay Farmers Walk Market

Auburn Street Reserve, Takapuna. 9.15-9.45am Scrabble Fridays, The Strand, 9.45am-noon

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market

Green Gables, 8am

Browns Bay Weekly Circus Skills Workshop

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Browns Bay Grass Reserve, 11am-1pm

AN IDEAL HUSBAND

The Rose Centre, 29th March - 12th April, Weds-Sat 8pm

Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Takapuna, 3-4 years, 10-10:30am. 10.30am Contact Chloe Pryor 0212920252

Mums & Bubs: Movie and Hot Drink for just $12 Rumikub Every Vic, Devonport, MilfordFriday, SeniorThe Citizens Hall, 9am 11am

Bowls Mums & Bubs: Movie and Hot Drink for just $12 Milford SeniorThe Citizens Hall, 1pm 11am Every Friday, Vic, Devonport,

The Orchards Retirement Village info session Bowls

Glenfield Bowling Club, Hall, 10.30am, Milford Senior Citizens 1pm RSVP: 0800 909 303

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Call us on 0800 955 455 Constellation Drive, North Shore Visit bnzpartners.co.nz

NSCC's 150th Anniversary Weekend Pregnancy Yoga21st-23rd with Marika - $10 Events held March. The Rose Every Sunday, 9.30am-11am. VisitCentre, www.northshorecricket.co.nz

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Cover Features

Takapuna Beach

28 Cover feature: NSCC turns 150 53 Rock DJ: We meet Steph Monks 60 Special feature: Techapuna?

26 Beach Access with TBBA’s Matthew Braithwaite 32 Shop in Takapuna

More features

Milford

06 25 49 54 57 99 111

78 Milford: MBA News

I’ve Been Positively Thinking What’s Hot on the Shore Channel People: Me & My Sport, James Coughlan Channel People: I Love What I Do, Janet Marshall Channel People: Community Gem, Marilyn The Healthy Channel: John Appleton Outdoor Adventures with William Pike

Out & About 02 BNZ Community Calendar 07 Out & About on the Shore

Eating Out 18 19 22 23

Feature Restaurant: Pinot Plus Eating Out: Restaurant Listings Feature cafe: Antidote Eating Out: Cafe Listings

Devonport 90 Devonport: DBA News

Arts 24 The Vic 100 The PumpHouse 101 The Rose Centre 102 Lake House Arts Centre 103 Northart

Education 105 Kristin School 106 Takapuna Grammar School 107 Pinehurst School 108 Rosmini College 109 Westlake Boys’ High School 108 Westlake Girls’ High School 28

Can You Help Us To Become Parents? If you don’t get Channel delivered you can pick up a copy every month from your local North Shore BNZ store.

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From the Editor

Channel's publishing team: Claudia Renford, Aidan Bennett and Heather Vermeer at new community cafe Antidote, Takapuna.

Celebrating Community Gems in Cricket and Beyond.... One of the country’s oldest sporting clubs, based here on the Shore, celebrates a huge milestone this month. Having produced numerous international representatives and with a burgeoning membership of players, young and older, North Shore Cricket Club is one of New Zealand sport’s greatest club success stories. As it notches up an impressive 150 not out this month, we felt the club deserved celebrating in a big way. So ahead of this issue I enjoyed spending time with one of the club’s gems Roger Brittenden. True ‘larger than life’ character Roger imparted many nuggets of cricketing wisdom, club history and amusing anecdotes - way more than could reasonably fit into a double page spread. I hope I have managed to distill some of the most notable achievements and tales from this Devonport-based club’s backstory for our special cover feature this month. As well as its many sporting success stories, one of the most important features of the club is surely its role as a community hub. Many families come together to spend leisurely Saturday mornings down on the domain throughout the summer as their children get to grips with the game, and have fun with their friends. The club’s kitchen is always a bustling hub of activity with some impressive treats and drinks to keep the crowds fed and watered, and the bar is a place of cricketing debate and banter on match days. The club’s terrific outdoor annual luncheon is a real pull for cricket lovers from across the region and is a fabulous fundraiser for the club. Former Black Cap and past CEO of

New Zealand Cricket, Martin Snedden was guest speaker at this event held last month to kick off the anniversary celebrations. I chatted to Martin, who spoke of his love of the club - his ‘spiritual home’. He was quick to pay tribute to the many NSCC stalwarts and draw attention to the role that the club plays in the community, having provided many happy memories for his own family throughout the years. This month we also felt that other ‘community gems’ should be celebrated and have introduced a series of new ‘Channel People’ Q & A features to give some of our quality local people the chance to shine. ‘Community Gems’, ‘Me & My Pet’, ‘I Love Where I Live’ and ‘I Love What I Do’ are some of the new regular articles to begin in Channel this month. If there’s someone you think we should feature, please get in touch. The blossoming tech industry in Takapuna, or should that be ‘Techapuna?’, is put under the microscope by Aidan Bennett in this issue. He looks at the emergence and growth of IT-related industries in the area, which he feels has the potential to establish itself as New Zealand’s Silicon Valley. We’ve given the magazine a fresh look for this issue, with these new features, as well as a redesign of some of our popular sections. We hope you like the look! -Heather

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I’ve Been (positively) Thinking...

Thinking about... World Class Facilities I’ve Been Thinking... By Aidan Bennett aidan@benefitz.co.nz Twitter: @AidanLBennett

Our view inside the Forsyth Barr Stadium.

I've been thinking about... world class facilities. For better or worse during February I decided to head down to Dunedin – a place I hadn't been for a few years – to watch the Blues play the Highlanders and experience their new indoor sports stadium. One of my bucket-list things is to visit as many sports stadiums around the world before I toddle off, and Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium was on the list. What a fantastic facility! So convenient, so sensible (given their climate), and so forward thinking to have a multi-purpose covered stadium that can hold 30,000 people right in the heart of the city. We were staying in downtown Dunedin, so before the Saturday evening game we wandered into the Octagon for dinner and a drink, then took a 5-10 minute free bus ride to the Stadium, were dropped outside the gate 10 minutes before kickoff, went a couple hundred metres to our covered seats and proceeded to watch the game in a dry and warm environment, while it rained and slowly got colder outside. After the game we caught the same bus back to the Octagon, had a drink, and then wandered back to our hotel – a fantastic experience. What I just can't fathom is that there are people in Dunedin who are against this sensational facility,

that will give the population of the region such joy and entertainment in the decades ahead. I am all in favour of free speech and all those things that go with it, but these type of people really brass me off! For every Forsyth Barr Stadium that's built there are many that don't see the light of day because of these people. Most of them will say that we can't afford to build them, when the truth is we can't afford not to build them for future generations. The infrastructure and general facilities of Auckland and the North Shore have suffered from this over the years when the naysayers have got their way and many of the things we have needed have not been built. The opportunity we had a few years ago to build our own waterfront stadium for the Rugby World Cup was one such opportunity that went down the dunny. How good would it be now if we had that stadium, capable of hosting all our sporting events, concerts and other events? I know there are many who don't like the new Auckland (Super) City structure, but I am not one of those. I am all for progress and believe it is starting to be made under the new structure. All I hope is that we can overcome these people who seem to see it as their duty to stop everything. When something is planned they team up with the

My wife Michelle and I outside Forsyth Barr Stadium.

'Nimby' brigade and it is a powerful combination that quite often gets its way. It is essential that this doesn't become the norm or we will never get the facilities and resources we deserve. I've been thinking about... Geeks. I hope you enjoy reading my 'Techapuna' feature I have put together for this issue. I love doing feature articles like this. This initiative is going to pay dividends for the North Shore for many years ahead... attracting the world's fastest growing business sector to the North Shore. Many fast growing businesses are already here and many more will be on their way thanks to the forward-thinking people at the Takapuna Beach Business Association, ATEED and other individuals who are contributing. Love it. Have a great March!

I want your positive feedback... 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

Celebrations Start at North Shore Cricket Club Celebrations for North Shore Cricket Club's 150th anniversary began with a sunny afternoon of fine food, wine and company at Devonport Domain for the Club's Annual Luncheon. This hugely popular event is a big fundraiser for the club, which this month celebrates its sesquicentennial birthday. Former CEO of New Zealand Cricket Martin Snedden was guest speaker at the eighth annual event of its kind held by the Devonport-based club. This year, over 300 people attended making it the most attended Annual Club Luncheon event yet. See Channel's special NSCC 150th anniversary feature in this issue for more local cricketing content. Happy Birthday NSCC!

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The Vic Sings the Blues A sell-out crowd including visitors from as far away as the USA packed The Vic Theatre, Devonport for the Festival of International Blues last month. Acts for this rip-roaring evening of live entertainment had travelled from Switzerland (Dave Boy Ferry) and North Carolina, USA (Ruth Wyand) as well as showcasing strong representation from blues acts from the Shore. Devonport's Gary Harvey of Double Shot performed as did Tony Abbott from Beach Haven and Honey Boy Morris (Dean Morris) from Stanmore Bay impressed the enthusiastic audience with his band The International Delta Blues Experience. With music of this quality, the appreciative crowd was certainly not left feeling blue.

Stephanie, Dean and Mikayla Morris.

Jos Diver, Carol Stirling.

Leah Salvesen, Dean 'Honey

Edwina Thorne, Gary Harvey.

Lindsay Maclaren, Michael Spencer, David Harrop.

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Celebration Time at The Officers Mess Friends, family and the local community helped top North Shore-based chef Jeremy Schmid celebrate The Officers Mess coming to fruition as a cliff top function venue and restaurant. With magnificent views across to Rangitoto, Jeremy and his team have transformed the former naval building into a stunning spot for weddings and special events. Despite having been the site of several weddings already, the official opening was held in late February. The Officers Mess will serve brunches on Sundays, as well as hosting functions. Devonport-based Jeremy also plans to hold 'community dinners' for people to get together to enjoy good food, wine, company and views.

Denise and Gareth Berry, Yzette and Andries Van Der Westhuizen.

Lesleigh and Robert Johnson, Michelle Atherfold.

Ruth and Dave Donaldson, Alan and Bev Wiltshire.

Warren Bias, Alistair and Helen Craig.

Carolyn Becroft, Jeremy Sch

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Kristin Shaw, Fiona Bias Buchanan, Sheryl King.

Nick Bolster, Anthea Hayward.

Tom Allen, Rachel and Denise Dawkins.

Wesley Atherford, Katharine Nye, Gerald Collett.

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Welcome Event for Takapuna North 'Co-Co' A drinks reception was held at the Mary Thomas Building on Gibbons Road to welcome the new Takapuna Community Co-ordinator Rachael Bro to her role. Representatives from various community organisations, local business, Local Board and Auckland Council attended the event, as well as Channel Magazine. Speeches were given by all represented parties to welcome Rachael to her 'Co-Co' position, in which she will link in with community organisations, local government and the public to help engage the community in Takapuna through collaboration, consultation and events. Good luck in your role Rachael!

Grant Gillon, Joan Lardner-Rivlin, Maurice Bowman, Wendy Bailey, Rachael Bro.

Karen Johns, Janferie Bryce-Chapman.

Cheryll Martin, Rachael Bro, Fran Woods.

Norma Bott, Debbie Dunsford, Peter Carter, Fiona Downes, Barbara Way.

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Wairau Valley Business Minds Meet Businesspeople from Wairau Valley met to workshop their ideas at a North Shore Events Centre meeting last month. Following a well-attended meeting of the Wairau Valley business community in November last year, a new business association has been formed to represent the interests of the Valley's business community. As a lead up to associationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inaugural AGM to be held in April, the workshop helped understand the challenges facing Wairau Valley. The AGM will formally establish a committee of passionate local business operators and property owners to guide the organisation's activities. For further information on how you can get involved contact Callum MacDonald at callum@bmca.co.nz Colin Bass, Elaine Ford, Rog

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Janet Schofield, Phil Holt, Bob Flanagan.

Heather Vermeer, Greesh Kakkar, Murari Aggrawal

Mo Odedra, Sayed Ali, David Goodhue, Danielle Grant, Daniel Holt.

Roger Dunnell, Donald Southee, Peter Fraser.

Bonnie Wells, Maggie MacPherson, Kay McIntyre.

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Minister Addresses Business Luncheon Business representatives from across the North Harbour area gathered for a luncheon event last month, at which Hon Steven Joyce MP was guest speaker. The Minister for Economic Development, among other portfolios, addressed the February luncheon held at North Harbour Stadium. Organised by North Harbour Business Association, the BNZ Partners-sponsored event was an opportunity to network and hear Hon Steven Joyce MP share the Government's plans to support and encourage business growth and the expectations there are from businesses in return. Dion Quarrie, Janet Marshal John Wetherell.

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Lisa Whyte, Janine Brinsdon, Ruth Le Pla.

Brian Joyce, David Callaway, Herb Isherwood.

Chris Cooke, Debby Quinn, David Jones.

Elizabeth Devlin, Hon Steven Joyce, Janine Brinsdon.

Ian Jackson and Linda Leppard.

Jackie Kerridge, Chris Reeve, James Watson, Juanita Bycroft.

New Home for Hobsonville Point Farmers Market A move to a new waterfront location, prompted Hobsonville Point Farmers Market to hold a celebration launch event in mid-February. After three successful years in its former spot in Shed 5, the popular weekend market moved to its new home in the Seaplane Hangar on The Landing. Built in the 1930s, the hangar building itself is steeped in history and was pivotal in the development of the country's commercial aviation industry. On the weekend of 15-16th February, the new space was celebrated and showcased with live music, cooking demonstrations, quality food stalls and more.

Adriano Amendola and Luca Cipoletta.

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Out & About on the Shore

Shore Artists Shine at Northart Sharing an interest in the abstract, painters Flo Ichter-Simon, James Lawrence, Clyde Scott, Anne Reithmaier and Ian Moore each presented their own varied methods and areas of interest at the exhibition entitled 'Recent Works'. Running from 17 February to 5 March, the show's opening was a well-attended event held in Northart's stylish gallery location in Norman King Square, Northcote. The arts venue provides a range of creative programmes and regularly showcases the work of local and renowned artists from the Shore and beyond. See page 97 for upcoming exhibition details at Northart.

Carol Scott, Helen Schamroth and Sheridan Keith.

Chris Ichter, Florence Ichter Simon and Laure Romanetti.

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Tech sector meet-up in Takapuna As you will read elsewhere in this issue, there is an initiative under way to attract more high tech businesses to Takapuna (there are many here already). It has the working title 'Techapuna'. This is being organised by ATEED (supported by Takapuna Beach Business Association), with regular 'meet-ups' for the tech sector in Takapuna. The first of these for 2014 was held at Takapuna Boating Club on Wednesday February 26th. Channel Magazine was there.

Paul Cameron, Michael Fielding, Warren Young.

Toby Cox, Kalman Bekesi,

Jane Finlayson, Barry White.

Dima Ivanov, William Palmer, David Horrocks.

Wayne Voss, Ray Duncan.

Evan Bolyak, Mike Biagio,

Nathan O'Hanlon.

Selwyn Rimmer, Bart Brichau, Heather Grace.

Rachel Clarke, Kelsie Ashton, Gill Dobbie, Kim Barker.

Simon Werner, Nicola Russ.

Scott Watson, Bernard Braithwaite, Geoff Leyland.

Gavin de Wet, David Stokes, Ben Clark.

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Hurstmere Hooley

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For a fifth consecutive year Takapuna strip’s top bars – Led by the Shore’s leading Irish Pub Florrie McGreal’s – are getting together on St Paddy’s Day to celebrate and fondly toast the Patron Saint of Ireland. As has become the popular tradition on the big day for the main event, a permit has been gained so a Green Zone can be created outside Florrie McGreal’s and neighbouring pubs The Elephant Wrestler and O’Blankenberge. With the effort they go to it is no wonder that this area is home to the most popular bars and eateries on the Shore. Festivities on Monday 17th will kick off with live entertainment starting at 2pm on a specially erected stage, and will continue throughout the afternoon and evening with contemporary and traditional Irish bands performing along with Irish dancers. It will be a massive hooley once again! You will be entertained by music and craic with Auckland’s top Irish musicians, playing traditional Irish music. Irish dancers from the Bredesen School of Traditional Irish Dancers are hugely popular every year and they are back again in 2014. Also back for more this year is contemporary Irish Rock Band, appropriately called “The Banned” as well as "Paddy Mac" playing Traditional Irish Music. After the footpath entertainment ties up at 10pm, live entertainment will continue inside Florrie McGreal’s and The Elephant Wrestler. "As attendees will well know, and is evident in the lively photos that appear in Channel Magazine each year, dressing up is a big part of the day," says Florrie

McGreal’s Irish Pub manager Colm McNeill-O’Keeffe, a veteran of lots and lots of St Paddy’s Day Hooley’s. “This is our fifth St Patrick’s Day Hurstmere Hooley and we get more and more people dressing up every year with body paint as well as face paint being a highlight. It is fantastic that people go to such trouble to celebrate the Patron Saint of Ireland." So there it is Channel Magazine readers. The best celebration of St Paddy is right here on the Shore in Takapuna – to be sure, to be sure, to be sure – the world famous Hurstmere Hooley!

Join in the St Patrick’s Day celebrations on Hurstmere Road with… Florrie McGreals Irish Pub: 138 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach, Ph 486 6330. www.florriemcgrealsirishpub.co.nz O’Blankenberge: 136 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach, Ph 486 6330. www.belgianbeercafetakapuna.co.nz The Elephant Wrestler: 138 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach, Ph 489 8030. www.elephantwrestler.co.nz

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Feature Restaurant | Pinot Plus

‘Kitchen’ Joins Pinot Plus Kitchen

Grant Kitchen.

New chef, new menu, same John. The board outside succinctly sums up Pinot Plus approach for 2014. “After four years of serving comfort food, the transition into 2014 has been a move to employ a new chef,” explains owner and sommelier par excellence, John Ingle. “I am delighted to welcome local, North Shore executive chef Grant Kitchen who will now serve classic bistro food with a menu that will change fortnightly.” Appropriately named chef, Grant Kitchen, is already causing a stir with his brief but brilliant menu. John said: “I find that the bigger the menu and wine list, the more cumbersome the decision-making process is and the more embroiled in it all people get, and they can’t choose!

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John Ingle.

“If I was courageous enough, I’d actually have a French Table d’Hote menu where there is simply option A and Option B, but I’m not that courageous, yet!” The menu shouts of quality and is a manageable size. Changing his tried and tested comfort food formula has been a gamble that appears to have paid off. “The feedback has been 100% marvellous!” John said of new chef Grant and his creations. He added: “We will still be retaining our antipasto platter as well, however, for those customers who wish to sample some wines and enjoy a drink and a bite from our 5.30pm opening time. “And we have not forgotten why we set up here, which is to give people the opportunity to taste some fabulous Pinot!” Pinot Plus, 168, Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 489 9510 www.pinotplus.co.nz Open Tuesday to Sunday from 5.30pm.

Eating Out Guide | Restaurants

Mexico Takapuna

Takapuna

Raviz

The Elephant Wrestler

Mexico Takapuna is a culinary haven that celebrates the vibrant, fresh and lighter side of Mexican cuisine. It offers mouth-watering Mexican fare with big, spicy complex flavours, and a loud and lively vibe.

Open Mon to Sun 12pm - Late. 4 The Strand, Takapuna 09 280 1487 www.mexico.net.nz

Enjoy an authentic taste of India with fine cuisine at Raviz. The Takapuna restaurant has a sumptuous selection of curries to satisfy lovers of Indian cuisine from the mild to the very hot! A warm and comfortable atmosphere awaits at this Hurstmere Road eatery, where the extensive menu includes all the Indian favourites - and a few surprises! The secret of Raviz cuisine comes from the homemade spices - if you haven’t tried Raviz, you are missing out on some really wonderful Indian cuisine. Lunch specials are available every day for just $10. Buffet dinners are served every Saturday and Sunday. Raviz is fully licensed, with dine in and takeaway options. Why not enjoy a Kingfisher beer with your curry, for just $2! 178, Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. Open 11am-2.30pm then 5pm until late, seven days 09 489 2400.

The aim of host Paul Lomax was to create a bar that’s simply a ‘great local’, and he’s certainly achieved that. This is a place where you can enjoy good company, a huge range of drinks and great gastro pub food at reasonable prices. With their summer menu boasting a variety of delicious food (including gluten free options), now’s the time to head into your larger than life local. Why not come down to their all new Social Club, including a DJ in the courtyard and fantastic specials every Friday. Weekly deals include ‘Express Lunch’ every Monday – Thursday for just $13.90; Friday Social Club from 4pm; and Cider Sundays with live music and specials all day. Open Mon - Sun 11am - Late. 138 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 489 8030.www.elephantwrestler.co.nz www.facebook.com/TheElephantWrestler

Don't forget to try the desserts - they're sensational!

$10 Dinner Specials Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Mexico can accommodate a celebration with friends, or a quick mid-week catch-up. Whatever the occasion, the experience is complemented by smiling staff and the hum of happy diners, helped along by jugs of fruity cocktails, top-shelf tequila and a long list of Mexican beers. All served at prices that will leave diners plenty of change to carry on their night, or come back for more later in the week.

Takapuna

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Kopio

Blankenberg

Fortune Fountain

Malaysian Restaurant & Takeaway @ The Sentinel Building, Takapuna. Just some of the excellent reviews on KOPIO Malaysian Restaurant & Takeaway:

Blankenberg 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. 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.

A spectacular setting and authentic Asian cuisine are giving diners enjoyable eating out experiences at Fortune Fountain Restaurant.

Open Mon to Sat 11:30am - Late, Sun 9am - Late. 136 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 486 6331 www.belgianbeercafetakapuna.co.nz

Open Mon to Fri 10:30am - 3:00pm, 5:00pm 10:30pm. Sat to Sun 10:00am - 3:00pm, 5:00pm - 10:30pm. Fortune Fountain Restaurant, 428, Lake Road, Takapuna. Phone 09 488 6789.

Takapuna

• Viva People’s Choice Award • Best Beef Rendang in Auckland • Sunday Star Times Takeaway of the Week: Green Curry Chicken • Metro: Best Malay Seafood in Auckland • Highest rated Restaurant in Takapuna (Menumania) If you haven’t yet tried Kopio, go and find out for yourself what all these reviewers are raving about. Open: Lunch 12noon to 2pm (weekdays), dinner 5pm to Late (every night). KOPIO, The Sentinel Building, 3/3 Northcroft Street, Takapuna 09 486 0122 No BYO charge if you mention CHANNEL.

Takapuna

“Munday Mussel Madness” – Every Monday: One kilo mussel pot and fries, just $12. Every Tuesday: Half kilo of Angus Rump Steak, with fries, just $15.

Takapuna

Quickly establishing itself as a major player on the Shore culinary scene, this Lake Road restaurant has landed with a bang. Ornate chandeliers, spacious dining rooms and an actual fountain give this place an opulent, palatial feel. Quality wines match the fine food: from show-stopping crayfish to the succulent squid and superb satay, Fortune Fountain does everything it does, well!

Peking Duck Special - one course $30 (normally $48 - dinner only).

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Sake Bar Nippon

Pinot Plus

Nicolino

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

NEW YEAR NEW CHEF NEW MENU SAME JOHN

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.

Takapuna

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

Drink less, drink better Look forward to seeing you soon Guests are guaranteed a wine and food experience to remember. And there are always great treats at Pinot Plus like this one below… Open Tues to Sat 5.30pm - Late. 168 Hurstmere Road Takapuna 09 489 9510 www.pinotplus.co.nz

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Try executive chef Grant Kitchen's new menu, changing fortnightly. See page 18 for special editorial feature on Pinot Plus.

Thyme

Faro Steak House

Takapuna Thyme Restaurant on Level 1 of the Spencer on Byron Hotel, Takapuna provides award winning dining, blending fresh and innovative cuisine with an extensive menu that uses in season fresh local produce. The Spencer’s renowned chefs and its restaurant and bar staff have won many medals for their culinary delights and hospitality. New seasonal menu items include duo of Angus Beef, Hawke’s Bay lamb fillet and Mahurangi duck leg. Open Mon to Sun Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Level 1, Spencer on Byron Hotel, Byron Avenue, Takapuna Beach 09 916 4982. www.spencerhotel.co.nz/thyme Enjoy live entertainment Monday to Saturday from 6.30 to 9.30pm making Thyme Restaurant the perfect place to celebrate!

Takapuna

One of the most affordable yet satisfying meal options in Takapuna can be found at the characterful Faro Steak House. An incredible number of buffet offerings allow diners to select their choice of salads, including flavoursome couscous, pastas and fresh garden salad items, to match with their selection of meat or pasta dish. For as little as $12, guests at this ambient restaurant tucked away off 138 Hurstmere Road can enjoy a huge and delicious lunch or dinner guaranteed to satisfy the heartiest of appetites. A variety of steak cuts from 21-day aged beef are served at the table sizzling and cooking on a hot plate and there are several kids’ meal options. Open Mon to Sun Lunch 11:30am - 3pm, Dinner 5:30pm - 10:30pm. 138 Hurstmere Road 09 486 5050 Try a sizzling steak for lunch with all you can eat from the salad bar for just $15!

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Devonport

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. Open Mon to Sun 4pm - Late. 103 Victoria Road, Devonport 09 446 6664 www.nicolinorestaurant.co.nz Experience Greek Night every Thursday!

Portofino Devonport Devonport

Portofino Devonport is sharing even more ‘amore’ with a tantalising special this month and beyond. For $35 from Sunday to Thursday, diners can experience a true three-course taste of Italy. New menu includes starters such as Cozze all Genovese (steamed mussels) Risotto Verde (with sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes) and many mains to choose from. Bistecca Al Pepe Nero (Scotch fillet), Calamari Luciana (squid in white wine) and Pollo Cacciatore (chicken in napoletana sauce) sit alongside traditional lasagne, fettucini and spaghetti options. Make sure you’re hungry - desserts are also included! Open seven days for dinner from 5pm. Lunch from 11.30am on Fri, Sat, Sun. Upstairs at 26, Victoria Road, Devonport 09 445 3777 www.portofinodevonport.co.nz Three-course meal for $35, Sunday to Thursday.

Eating Out Guide | Restaurants

The Hub

Morgan's Burgers

Talay Thai

Your local in Milford! A little gem of a bar with the atmosphere of an old English pub located in the heart of Milford, tucked away behind New World. A great place to meet after work or enjoy sporting events on the large screen TVs whilst enjoying the hospitality of a family-owned bar. The Hub have a secure gaming room. Pub menu available.

Exciting new restaurant providing the ultimate burger experience. Build the burger that YOU want by putting the salads and sauces on yourself from our produce truck in the middle of the restaurant! Menu includes beef burgers (in 3 sizes), chicken, fish, lamb, vegetarian and an ‘exotics’ range. Burger buns are baked in-house daily, and there is a bakery section serving cakes, coffee and ice creams. Open Mon to Sun 11am - 9pm, Milford Shopping Centre (next to Whitcoulls), 143 Kitchener Road, Milford 09 489 3431 www.morgansburgers.co.nz

Tantalise your taste buds with an authentic Thai experience at Talay Thai. The popular restaurant in Milford offers a variety of dishes including vegetarian and gluten fee options. But it is one of it's signature dishes, the BBQ beef, that is a true favourite amongst its customers - enjoy the sizzling sirloin marinated in traditional Thai spices, then flamed to perfection at your table! Enjoy the authentic taste of Thailand in this welcoming restaurant - whether you dine in or take out - you won't be disappointed.

Milford

Tuesday - 'Old Time' Quiz night. Thursday - 'Believe it or Not' Quiz night Quiz nights: Free Entry, Great Prizes - register by 7pm for 7.30pm start. Listen to some classic & modern hits on our new Jukebox! Open Mon- Sat 11am to close. Sun 1pm to close. 145 Kitchener Road Milford (behind New World) Ph: 489 4480 Try our $10 steak meals or $10 fish and chips. The Hub is also available for private functions. Like us on facebook and get updates on our monthly live music acts.

Al Forno Italian Takapuna

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. 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.

Milford

Not just great burgers. Calamari, Fish and Chips, Sirloin Steak specials also available. Mid week roast available Tuesday and Wednesday 12pm-3pm.

Hola Burritos™ Birkenhead

Healthy and tasty - who would have thought those two words would go so well together? But at Hola Burritos Takeaway Steven and his partner Pippy are serving up just that! Mexican inspired tasty morsals with a Kiwi twist is what this little find is famous for - Burritos, Tacos, Nachos - all your mexican favourites are there but the must try is Steven's long-serving favourite - the Chicken and Avocado Salad served in a wholegrain tortilla bowl, packed with a healthy fresh mix of vegetables, beetroot, pineapple, egg and cheese with Hola Burritos special sauce at only $11.90! The little chimichangas will love these tasty meals too!

Open Tues to Sun 5pm-Late. 09 488 0179. 34 Anzac Street, Takapuna www.alforno.co.nz

Mon-Wed 11.30am-9.00pm, Thurs-Sat 11.30am -10.00pm, Sun & public holidays-4.00pm-9.00pm 217 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead, 09 419 8692 www.holaburritostakeaway.co.nz

Choose from Woodfired pizzas, pastas, veal, eye fillet and seafood.

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Open: Lunch (from only $10.50) Tues-Sat 12pm-2.30pm; Dinner – 7 nights 5pm until late. 83/85 Kitchener Rd, Milford. PH: 489 9568. www.talaythai.co.nz Take away available - No MSG Lunch from $10.50 Tuesday - Saturday.

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Coffee General brings together some of the finest coffee on offer in New Zealand. We also offer non-pressurised brewing equipment, highlighting some of the subtleties and complexities often masked in the espresso process.

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It's exciting times at Tiger Coffee, expertly made coffees and pre-packed wraps, baps and savoury snacks to go are now being served from their new business hub at Wairau Road. Customers can enjoy great coffee at this Shore gem. The new premises at Wairau Road enable owner Sheona Kearney and her team to establish an ideal base from which to supply and service some of the world’s best coffee machines to the Shore and beyond. Conference facilities, off-site catering and barista training also available.

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Open 7.30am to 4pm Monday to Friday . 195B, Wairau Road. www.tigercoffee.com Visit Tiger Coffee at their new premises!

Foodies' Deli Cafe is up and running in Barry's Point Road. More than a cafe, this new delicatessen has lots to offer with imported Dutch Gouda, Maasdam and Goat cheese. Great coffee, a range of breakfasts and lunches, including sandwiches to go. Eat in or take out. Foodies' is bringing something different to Takapuna - you'll love it!

Foodies Deli Cafe Takapuna

18 Barry's Point Road, Takapuna info@foodiestakapuna.co.nz Ph: 09 488 0116 Open Mon-Fri 6.30am-4pm Sat 8am-1pm Try our Dutch cheese freshly cut from the wheel!

At this popular café in Takapuna you will find much more than Salads. All day breakfast, great coffee, gourmet toasties, wraps, long rolls and of course – as the name suggests – they do fantastic salads. Some say the best in Takapuna. The added bonus is that they offer free internet (cond. apply) and you’ll always get a friendly smile from Stuart, Jacqui and their team.

Sumo Salad Takapuna

Open Mon to Fri 7.30am - 7pm, Sat & Sun 8am - 7pm. 67 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna 09 489 7866 Home of free Brownie with every Hot Beverage

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Healthy homemade food Antidote Cafe is what healthy - and creative - North Shore folk have been asking for. This vibrant cafe/art studio located in Como Street, Takapuna is bustling with positive energy and is a hub of health and creativity. The colourful deli cabinet is full of fresh salads, home made frittatas, quiches and even a skinny meat pie. Catering for the many health food preferences of fit Shore folk, their gluten free range includes a delicious orange and almond cake - a must-try for the gluten intolerant or otherwise! Lactose-free and Paleo diet options are also available.

Indulge yourself downstairs on their healthy food then venture upstairs to be creatively inspired by painting, drawing, pattern making, photography or knitting classes. Antidote cafe is now a stockist of PHD cleanse and juice products to jump start you into well being.

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Vibrant décor, stunning service and fantastic food are setting the standard at Vauxhall Milford. Expert baristas serve up gorgeous Gravity coffee in chic surroundings. Its sister café Vauxhall Devonport is a quirky neighbourhood hub and this vibe has been carried through to the newer café in Milford Shopping Centre. Both offer standout eats, perfect for a leisurely breakfast, brunch or lunch. Vauxhall Devonport 7.30am - 3.30pm Vauxhall Milford 8.30am - 5.30pm Try one of our delicious summer salads.

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It's hard to find something that is truly Artisan, but Eveline and her husband Franz do just that, serving all things - Swiss style. Baked on site daily, this European flavour extends to everything on offer. A full breakfast and lunch menu, International award winning coffee by Toasted Espresso, Swiss Speciality Cookies, Party Breads, Bennets Chocolates of Mangawhai, Catering and Speciality Cakes. Open Mon to Fri 8am-4:30pm, Sat & Sun 8am - 2:30pm. 5 Milford Road, Milford 09 489 9737 Happy 21st to Us!

Swiss Cafe & Bakery Milford

Featuring in new café design book “Built for Caffeine” by The Block NZ 2012 winner Ben Crawford, Little King Café is setting standards on the Shore. See what Ben has to say about this stylish Milford coffee hub at www.bencrawford.co.nz/builtforcaffeine And its not just in the design field that this Café is causing a stir, it has also been voted Best Café in Milford by Metro. Style and substance, this place has it all.

Indulge yourself downstairs on their healthy food then venture upstairs to be creatively inspired by painting, drawing, pattern making, photography or knitting classes. This place is set to be a community hub for creative classes, with their spacious studio upstairs as well as being able to provide a temporary home for people working on individual projects. Several smaller rooms will allow creative contractors, for example, a central Takapuna spot to focus on their work. Healthy Body, Healthy Mind. We're working on it. info@antidotecafe.co.nz www.antidotecafe.co.nz facebook Antidote Cafe 16 Como Street, Takapuna Open Mon - Fri 7am - 4.30pm Sat & Sun 8am - 4pm

132-136 Kitchener Rd, Milford 09 489 7278 facebook.com/LittleKingNZ Check out the new website www.littleking.co.nz

Little King Cafe Milford

Recently renovated, the Little Red Cup, just up from the Takapuna Beach, is a café with style. A place to meet for breakfast, a coffee after your walk or that meeting with colleagues. All day menu uses free range and gluten free products. Also many tasty takeouts from the cabinets. Open Mon to Fri 7am - 3:30pm Sat & Sun 7.30am - 3.30pm 178 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 4894728 littleredcup178@hotmail.com Voted 4 out of 5 stars from the NZ Herald weekend magazine, Canvas!

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March Where we're second hand shopping… Reader Elke Wesche dropped us a line about a funky second hand shop in Browns Bay that she discovered last year. Elke feels this is an 'outstanding' and well-designed shop, which stocks tasteful designer clothes. She said: "They are so different and amazing compared to what you buy in other shops and her decoration is a must-see. To visit this shop is the highlight for my week and I always find something cool and funky and the bonus is that it is very reasonable priced for what you get." Doris von Hamburg, 8/25 Anzac Road, Browns Bay 09 4791312.

What we're carrying… A nod to school days gone by with a vibrant twist, these colourful thick as thieves satchels caught our eye in The Unknown Collective, Takapuna. The store showcases over 20 emerging New Zealand designers, with pieces ranging from clothing, accessories, jewellery to stationery. Thick as thieves satchels: $229 - $259. The Unknown Collective, 62 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 962 5972 theunknowncollective.co.nz

What we're eating… No, it hasn't been toasted for too long, its the new Morgan’s All Black Burger Bun. The Black Pearl Burger is a salmon, prawn, mussel & tarakihi patty with a patriotic black burger bun and will be featuring on the menu at Morgan's Burgers in Milford Shopping Centre until the end of March. "After a review of the menu we wanted to do something that presents us as a family owned kiwi company," said restaurant manager Clint Morgan. "Like our patrons, we enjoy a variety of sport and think the black bun reflects all the teams we support." Morgan's Burgers, Milford Centre (next to Whitcoulls) 09 489 3431 www.morgansburgers.co.nz

Hollywood comes knocking for Shore writer… Young North Shore writer Ben Sanders must be jumping for joy as Hollywood recently snapped up the rights to his as yet unfinished next novel. The 24-year-old from Torbay secured a book deal with Harper Collins at the age of 20, with the publication of Fallen, which went on to become a best-seller. By Any Means and Only The Dead were his two books that followed, each enjoying significant success. Now Warner Bros has secured the rights to American Blood, a film to be based on his pending publication, due out next year. Movie megastar Bradley Cooper, who stars in recent release American Hustle, is lined up to star in and produce the film adaptation, which is tipped to be the first in a series of novels and spells the possibility of a film franchise ahead.

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What's hot at dinnertime? Take the hassle out of mid-week meal times with a great new initiative from Tiny Food Store in Milford. This petite store in the heart of the Shore has been offering fabulous fresh and frozen hand-made meals to be taken home, since opening in September. Now their new 'What's for Dinner?' menu offers a fresh meal each week night that can be collected from 3.30pm - 6.00pm. Grilled lime coconut chicken with coconut rice? Nut & citrus crusted salmon with green bean & baby potato salad? These were the Monday and Tuesdays options on the week we inquired. Paleo options also available. Tiny Food Store, 47A Nile Road, Milford 09 449 1179 www.tinyfoodstore.co.nz

North Shore connections on our TV screens are plentiful this month. The Great Food Race, on Sundays on TV3, features fun North Shore best mates, and brothers-in-law, Dan Redman and Aaron Aisher as one of the teams pitting their cooking expertise and hosting abilities against each other. Merchandising manager Dan, who comes from Browns Bay and Aaron, a business development manager from Greenhithe, hope to impress with their entertaining skills to bring the $20,000 cash, $10,000 grocery vouchers and 20,000 air miles points prize back to the Shore. Also on television this month is Devonport interior designer Amanda Neill of Designworx. Amanda is starring in the Living Channel's 'How Did You Do That?' alongside the show's hosts John 'Cocksy' Cocks and Amy Schaeffer as the show's design consultant, overseeing home makeovers for the second series of the show. You may also have noticed several Shore locations featuring in the new TV2 hit series 'Step Dave'. As with many of New Zealand's popular homemade series', show producers have again chosen our patch of paradise to shoot their scenes. Choice, we say!

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Beach Access with Matthew Braithwaite, TBBA

Les Mills Takapuna Give Customer Experience a Work Out The health and fitness experts at Les Mills Takapuna are giving customer experience a real work out and it’s our absolute pleasure to announce them as this month’s Customer Experience Business of Excellence. The dedicated (and ever cheerful) team, strives to provide the best possible experience to each and every person that walks through the doors and based on member feedback, they are hitting the mark. Friendly staff, fantastic facilities, a wide variety of fitness options and clean! These are the overwhelming responses from members of the vibrant club. Members praise the club for creating a caring and nurturing environment through genuinely personal service, encouragement and thoughtful gestures, like filling a members water bottle while they sweat it out on the treadmill. But even with all the positive feedback, the team at Les Mills Takapuna knows there is always room for improvement and endeavor to continue to build upon this success. It’s a fantastic team effort and well deserved. Les Mills Takapuna - Shore City, Cnr Lake Road & Como Street, Takapuna. PH: 09 488 9413. www.lesmills.co.nz/clubs/takapuna/

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Paddlers from around New Zealand and around the globe, made the journey to Takapuna Beach in February to take part in the Takapuna Beach Cup, New Zealand’s premier outrigger and paddlers festival. Hato Petera College opened the event, performing a Powhiri to welcome the competitors, followed by a Karakia. Local and international teams, from Tahiti, Samoa, the Cook islands, Hawaii and Australia, competed in the waters of the Hauraki Gulf to the sounds of Auckland drummers, Drums of the Pacific. It was a feel-good and festive atmosphere on the beach with hundreds of spectators, despite the slightly overcast conditions. With paddlers aged from 10 to 75 and races for various skill levels, the event truly catered to people of all ages and abilities. Team Rock from Hawaii rocked the beach in their colourful outfits and although they had to withdraw from the marathon part way through the race due to an issue with their boat, they remained inspirationally positive. They didn’t leave empty handed, taking out gold in the Open Women’s 7k race. The event was a huge success and teams are already looking forward to next year’s event. 42km Marathon winners: Open Mixed, Arikipuia from Wellington. Master Mixed, Kai' Opua from Hawaii. Open Women, Kai Makana Oceania from Northland. Master Women, Vairua o te Onu from Auckland. Open Men, Vaka Manu from Manukau. Master Men, EDT Vaa from Tahiti. Snr Master Men, Mooloolaba from Australia.

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The glamorous red carpet premiere of Max by Stéphanie Murat was the perfect way to launch the 2014 Alliance Française French Film Festival at Berkeley Cinemas Takapuna in February. Now the festival is in full swing and giving you the chance to have a luxurious cinema experience and be transported to Paris for the evening with Girls Night Out in Paris! Enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly and a goodie bag on arrival before taking your seat for a screening of David Moreau’s hilarious It Boy starring Virginie Efira and Pierre Niney. Tickets are just $25 ($20 for Alliance Française members) and are available from Berkeley Cinemas Takapuna or online. When: Sunday 16 March, 5:45pm for 6:30pm. Where: Berkeley Cinemas Takapuna. www.hoytz.co.nz

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Beach Access with Matthew Braithwaite, TBBA

Takapuna Beach Series Season Finale North Shore summer institution, The Takapuna State Beach Series, will reach it’s funfilled season finale’ on the 18th of March with a fancy dress charity event raising funds for Surf Life Saving New Zealand. 100% of participation fees go directly to Surf Life Saving and all contractors working on the event do so totally free of charge to support the invaluable work of this organization who come to guard the Beach Series event each week. www.beachseries.co.nz

FREE Bodybalance by the Beach with Les Mills Takapuna No one could have predicted the popularity of the free Bodybalance classes by the beach hosted by Les Mills Takapuna this summer. Each Sunday morning, Northern Reserve (outside the Takapuna Beach Café) has been bursting with colourful yoga mats and activewear as women, men and families give the day an energizing kick start. The 55 minute class is made up of 45 minutes of simple but challenging exercises, followed by 10 minutes of relaxation and meditation to fully relax and unwind with controlled breathing, concentration and a carefully structured series of stretches, moves and poses. Classes continue until the 30th of March so you still have a chance to build strength and flexibility as you create a holistic workout, bringing your body into a state of harmony and balance. When: 9am Sunday mornings until the 30th of March. Where: Northern Reserve (Outside the Takapuna Beach Cafe) BYO Yoga Mat.

French Festival in Hurstmere Green Hurstmere Green had a French Revolution on the 5th of February with a French Market and French short film festival. Can-can dancers and various French musicians performed for the crowd as people sampled the delicious food from the market stalls and picnicked in the green. When the sun went down the audience enjoyed four award winning French short films.

Takapuna Beach Summer Days Festival The Takapuna Beach Summer Days Festival was a huge success and this annual event is set to get even better with organisers already working on next year’s event. Sun & Sound saw top DJ’s playing for an enthusiastic crowd of party goers and the Family Beach Day saw families flocking to the beach for live performances and fantastic beachside activities.

Rate Your Takapuna Experience and WIN With fifteen fantastic prizes up for grabs each month, you have nothing to loose by getting online to review your customer experiences in Takapuna. Just answer a few quick questions and you’ll be in to WIN! The prizes, along with this month’s winners, are all listed below. With your help, we strive to make Takapuna the customer experience capital of the world. Tell us what we do right, tell us what we do wrong, tell us anything at all that will help us improve the customer experiences we provide. Thank you! Review your customer experience here: http://bit.do/taka

St Patrick’s Day Celebrations Hurstmere Road is the place to be this St Patrick’s Day, with celebrations throughout the day at Florrie McGreals Irish Pub, The Elephant Wrestler and the Blankenberge Belgian Beer Café. There will be an Irish Breakfast, long lunch and live Irish Music and dancing. For further details, visit www.florriemcgrealsirishpub.co.nz. When: Monday March 17th

Bliss Reflexology (80 Minute Massage Voucher) - Angela. House of Travel Takapuna ($50 Voucher) – L. Hall. BNZ Takapuna (YouMoney Account with $50 kick-start) – J Peet. The Elephant Wrestler ($50 Voucher) – K. Spong. Jam Organic Café ($50 Coffee Card) – N Stevens. Blankenberge Belgian Beer Cafe ($50 Voucher) - T Nizetich. The Commons ($50 Voucher) - A. Simpkin. Hurstmere Brew Bar ($50 Voucher) – D. Brackenbury. Caffe Massimo (10 Free Coffees Card) – P. Ng. Les Mills Takapuna (1 Month Free Membership) – J Crossley. Berkeley Cinemas Takapuna (2 Free Movie Passes) – Brandon. Paper Plus ($30 Voucher) – K Bacal. Blunderbuss ($20 Voucher) – J. Uitzinger. Burger Fuel (2 Burger Vouchers) – S. Antunovich. Michael Hill Jewellers (Silver Chain) – M. Grawe.

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Channel Cover Feature: North Shore Cricket Club 150th Anniversary

150 “It’s a game of organised loafing,” quips Devonport’s ‘Mr Cricket’ on the eve of the North Shore’s oldest sports club’s sesquicentennial anniversary. A big word for a big club. And big it is, in its contribution to international-level cricket, its enduring membership, and big in terms of being 150 years old this month. And arguably its biggest man, in stature, cricketing knowledge and local regard, Roger Brittenden, shared his time with Channel’s Heather Vermeer ahead of this unrivalled milestone in local sport. It was the Trivial Pursuit question to stump even the most knowledgable of ‘cricket tragics’. It went along the lines of, ‘Which New Zealand cricketer, who took up cricket at the age of 40, was called up to play for the Black Caps in one game before disappearing back into obscurity?’ Anyone? Roger knew the answer: It was him. His fleeting almost-game as 12th man in The Hague in 1986 was Roger’s only sojourn into the world of international cricket. The fact that he had to hurriedly borrow gear from Martin Crowe and shoes from John Wright (they were the only ones big enough to fit) and was the crowd favourite as he regularly ran on and off the field with Charlie Sheffield’s change of boots, makes for a good tale now. It is ‘the highlight of his career’ and 1904 Season Opening Day. one of countless cricket tales that this largerthan-life fellow - and the word ‘fellow’ seems fitting - seems able to deliver, as fluidly as a fast bowler approaching the crease. Since retiring as a contemporary dancer - seriously, there is a photo pinned to the clubroom bar wall to prove it, complete with leotard and afro wig - Roger

Sesquicentennial Celebrations March 21st – 23rd 2014 Friday 21st March The Underarm Game – 2:30pm-4:30pm Devonport Bowling Club. All Current and past members and supporters will enjoy a “roll-up” start to our celebrations. Bowls & finger food provided. 1st Innings Mix & Mingle – 5pm till late – At the Club Official opening of our 150th celebrations. Finger food provided. Tickets $30

Saturday 22nd March Junior Teams Show Their Stuff – 8:30am – 10am . Devonport Domain Games, entertainment, activities, prizes and giveaways. Senior Games – 11am – 6.30pm. Devonport Domain Three home games including the Premiers and Presidents teams. NSCC 150th Anniversary Dinner. 7:00Pm – 11pm. Guest Speaker: Murray Deaker. Includes announcement of NSCC All time XI. Includes 3 course meal, drink on arrival, wine on tables.

Sunday 23rd March Pulling Of The Stumps – 11am – 4pm Devonport Domain T20 Games. Patrons XI v President’s XI. Chairman’s XI v Premier XI. Your last chance to see old friends and reminisce about 150 years of cricket on the Devonport Peninsula. BBQ & bar throughout the afternoon. Visit www.northshorecricket.co.nz or email events@northshorecricket.co.nz

has poured his heart into the North Shore Cricket Club. It is the oldest cricket club on the Shore, and some may argue, in New Zealand, but there is stiff competition from other clubs over registration dates, whether they still exist in the same form and other inter-club controversies. Whichever side you’re on, NSCC is up there. It began, as most community ventures in Devonport did, with naval origins. Military and civil officers brought their love of their game from England, with rival crews pitting their skills against each other, attracting the curiosity of locals who began challenging the crews to matches. North Shore Cricket Club was formed in 1864, primarily by military personnel, and the first inter-club game was recorded in 1867 against ‘Blackstones’, a city team made up of lawyers and legal clerks. When the return game was held at Auckland Domain, the Shore side had to travel across the harbour in rowing boats. After rain stopped play, the sodden team then had to row themselves back across the Waitemata Harbour, having had the game abandoned. In the late 1870s, the owner of the land where the club’s pitch was laid wanted it for hay-making, so the club established a new pitch on the ‘Cheltenham Flat’ an area popular for sports, to the east of Tainui Road. Local boys were employed for ‘a penny a bucket‘ to water the ground from a nearby well, and games were played there every Saturday during the summer months. During the 1880s, the land was sold for private housing and in 1890 Devonport Borough Council met with club officials and agreed a new pitch be created on a reclaimed mangrove swamp, if the club could match its pledge of providing 50 pounds to the project. Not one, but two pitches were subsequently laid, both of which remain in use to this day.

It began, as most community ventures in Devonport did, with naval origins. Military and civil officers brought their love of their game from England, with rival crews pitting their skills against each other, attracting the curiosity of locals who began challenging the crews to matches. The current clubrooms were built on the Devonport Domain site in the 1960s and the building was shared with North Shore United Football Club. By the early 1980s, the football club had found a new home at Dacre Park and the cricket club went it alone to fund a $106,000 renovation project and reclaim the site as its own.

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Life member Roger, who comes from ‘a cricketing family’ - his father wrote 17 books on New Zealand cricket - was in reflective mood as his beloved club neared its landmark birthday. For him, it presents an opportunity to appreciate those who have experienced the feeling of leather on willow at the site through the decades. “I think it has to be a celebration of the history of the club,” he said. “People have said that sport reflects life, and that cricket reflects life more than any other sport. I, for one, believe that - even though I did start out as a rugby player!” He stressed: “It’s important to know the history of the game; not just all the stats and every player’s name, but that over here (gestures to the field) people have been playing in front of the same wickets, with the same aim to score the same runs for over a hundred years. And I think its important to have an appreciation of that. It’s not just you and your game, its your club and those who have gone before you. And they are probably ‘up there’ watching down.” So how would Roger sum up the enduring appeal of the game, as his club strides onwards, towards its double century? “They say the English invented cricket to provide themselves with a definition of eternity,” Roger replied with a wry smile. NSCC 150 not out - a great innings by anyone’s standards, with many good batsmen and women to come.

A Proud Record The club is very proud of producing more New Zealand representatives than any other sporting club on the Shore, and wider Auckland, according to Roger. In all, 11 men playing for North Shore Cricket Club went on to represent their country. Seven female members did likewise. Notable among them is C.C. Dacre, the youngest person to play first class cricket for New Zealand at the tender age of 15. Ces Dacre was raised close to Devonport Domain where he spent much of his youth playing cricket and football with his brother Life. He toured England with the 1927 New Zealand cricket team and later played county cricket for Gloucestershire. He returned to the North Shore to captain the club, leading the team to two championship titles. In later life he became groundsman at the domain, where his ashes were scattered and clubrooms named in his honour. Other well-known Black Caps to hail from the club include Jack Cowie, the finest pace bowler of his time, and more recently Martin Snedden, now CEO of New Zealand Cricket, C.C. Dacre. Danny Morrison and Richard Reid.

Snedden's 'Spiritual Home' One of NSCC's most well-known figures is former Black Cap and past CEO of New Zealand Cricket, Martin Snedden. Martin spoke to Channel at the Club's recent annual luncheon where celebrations began for the 150th milestone. He said: "This place is my spiritual home. I started here at 17 years old, and by the time I had finished playing in my 30s, I had a wife and four children who would come down play on the playground whilst I played. "I love this club, it's been a big part of my life. It's full of special people who have real appreciation of cricket and the history, and the fun, of cricket. In this day and age where lots of other clubs are struggling, this club has a whole raft of quality people who keep this club healthy and going strong."

Next generation steps up to the crease The club has maintained healthy membership numbers throughout the decades and with its youth membership continuing to blossom, the old guard can rest assured NSCC is in safe hands. In late January, the club staged the 21st annual North Shore Junior World Series of Cricket Tournament at its Devonport Domain home. Over 300 keen young cricketers participated in the popular “anybody welcome” three-day tournament, enthusiastically representing their designated cricketing nations. Finalists in the three divisions included: South Africa and West Indies (Little League division); Sri Lanka and Australia (Mid League division); New Zealand and South Africa (Senior League division). As an extra bonus for the youngest finalists, the Little League (5-8 year olds) final was played during the dinner break of an Auckland T20 match at Eden Park.

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Whether you have toddlers or teenagers it is unlikely your children appreciate the true meaning of 'no sticky fingers on the new couch'. Kids by nature are curious and experimental. Attributes that deserve to be fostered. But how do you marry this with keeping your home, and what's in it, beautiful? Follow these tips to help avoid the nagging and keep that healthy balance between a home that looks considered while at the same time being practical. Fabric choice - Save the couch in the fabric you really love till when the kids leave home. Choose a vinyl or leather that can be wiped clean or a couch cover that can be removed and washed. Dark colours and patterns will wear better than white, as will wool and other natural fibres. A stool in every room - When you have little ones nothing is more irritating than the sound of a chair being dragged across the floor. Invest in some bright and easy to manoeuvre stools for the bathroom and kitchen. This is also good for avoiding broken drawer handles from stray feet trying to climb and reach the tap. Make washing a special feature - Nothing looks less inviting in a room than an overflowing washing basket and kids will always create ridiculous amounts of dirty clothes. So, give them their own basket. Be it a bright funky bin or a woven basket, make it a feature in the room rather than something to hide. Teach them about respect - Kids learn by example. If the parents room is a mess why should they tidy their room. Add making their bed to the weekly pocket money chores. Ask for their feedback when you change something in the house. Learning to care for your surroundings is like learning to care for your appearance. You can never have too much storage - Unfortunately, unless you have a newly built home it is unlikely you have ample storage. But the best way to encourage things to be put away is having places for things. Choose a theme and go for it... coloured plastic cubes, cardboard boxes, vintage wine crates, mini rubbish bins. If you make it fun, and have plenty of it, chances are the dreaded bedroom tidy will be easier. For more tips on styling a child friendly home or to book a personal interior style consult email kate@placesandgraces.com

Takapuna The French Film Festival is in full swing here at Berkeley Takapuna and now’s your chance to see some of the most captivating French Movies this year. The full selection of films can be seen online at www.bcg.net.nz and www.frenchfilmfestival.co.nz. Passing by? Come in and collect a brochure from Berkeley Cinemas on Anzac Street.

New Movies coming this month. The Monuments Men: 13th March Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history, The Monuments Men is an action drama focusing on an unlikely World War II platoon, tasked by FDR with going into Germany to rescue artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and returning them to their rightful owners. From director George Clooney, the film stars George Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray, John Goodman and Cate Blanchett. Cuban Fury: 20th March 1987: A 13 yr old natural born dancer with fire in his heels lands up in a freakish bullying incident on the mean streets and robs him of his confidence. Now it’s 22 years later, and Bruce Garrett finds himself out-of-shape and unloved - trapped in a downward spiral of self-pity, repression and take-outs. Only Julia his smart, funny, gorgeous, untouchable new boss, gives him reason to live. Luckily for him, she also has a secret passion – salsa dancing. Starring Nick Frost and Chris O’Dowd. Noah: 27th March Russell Crowe is Noah in this epic biblical story. Having visions foretelling the end of the world, Noah warns his people to stop the mistreatment of earth. His warnings go ignored, and Noah and his family are cast out and forced to fend for themselves in the face of an apocalyptic flood. Co-stars Emma Watson, Jennifer Connelly and Anthony Hopkins.

Call Kate on 021 358 303 to book a stylist for your home or special event. placesandgraces.com

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People Power at Paper Plus As the slogan proudly displayed suggests - ‘The real plus in our business is people’ -Vanessa Kerr, owner of the Paper Plus store on Hurstmere Road in Takapuna, is all about her customers and giving back to the local community. “We are always keen to get behind our community and local talent,” Kerr says with a generous smile. Whether it was joining the Rotary Club or local Business Association, Vanessa is giving back to the community where possible – and it’s her flair for nurturing local talent that makes this stationery and book store stand out above the rest. “We do get approached by local authors and we will try and give them a go,” says a modest Vanessa. “It’s half the battle getting into the market for some authors, and nearly impossible to get on the shelves, so we can get them on the shelves or help with book launches where we can.”

Experienced and dedicated staff who are more than happy to go the extra mile for their patrons is what this locally owned store is all about. Can’t find the book your looking for? They will aim to track it down for you. It’s this generosity and understanding of the written word, along with Vanessa’s experienced team of ten that has kept this stationery store a favourite amongst it’s loyal customers. Amber Masefield, who has been with the company for 14 years and is Vanessa’s main book buyer, can be presented with ‘thousands of books each month’ but that doesn’t faze her - she still gets excited about her role, especially when finding new talent. She said: “It’s awesome finding an author who hasn’t had a foot hold in the market as yet.” And books to look out for this month? “Jeffrey Archer’s – Be Careful What You Wish For - the 4th book in the Clifton Chronicles and Josephine Cox The Runaway Woman” suggest Amber and Vanessa. Experienced and dedicated staff who are more than happy to go the extra mile for their customers is what this locally owned store is all about. Can’t find the book your looking for? They will aim to track it down for you. Too busy at work to grab those stationary essentials? They will deliver. Looking for back to school essentials? They have it all and at competitive prices. “We try and help where we can,” offers Kerr. As well as offering stationery, magazines, books and gift cards, book worms will also flock to this little gem. Look out for the Paper Plus free VIP club card too, which offers exclusive deals and rewards including the Back to School Saver Club – see in store for details. Paper Plus 20 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 486 7472 www.paperplus.co.nz

Positive about The Ides of March! Women’s Festival The Older Women’s Network (OWN) started 21 years ago this month with a festival inviting women to participate in diverse and often challenging workshops. Through interaction, friendships were formed and the network grew, reflecting the varied interests of members. Currently, the network umbrellas several groups including a theatre outing group, Tai Chi, writing group, Rummikub players, coffee and discussion groups, OWN’s Alone lunch, events and the annual festival. While originally the group was formed to lift the spirits and improve the mental health and wellbeing of women either feeling isolated or powerless, women today feel much more empowered, competent and less inclined to consider themselves old. Many of today’s members join as they enjoy the company of other intelligent women. The founder Barabara Stanley employee of Raeburn House died 10 years ago this month and will be commemorated at the network’s AGM. This year’s festival themed ‘Ides of March’ will be held on Saturday 15 March at the Positive Ageing Centre, The Strand, Takapuna. Attendees chose two from eight workshops with a shared lunch in between. Workshops include: Keeping your Balance, Cooking the Italian way, Decorating a Mask, Wisdom and Age, Laughter Yoga, Capturing Memories, Tikanga Maori, Marvellous Moments. For more information phone Edna Peters on 445 88452. Intergenerational Dialogue The Intergenerational Dialogue is an opportunity for older and young people to debate a variety of key issues, consider different perspectives and learn from one another. The event will be held during Youth Week on Thursday 22 May at the Channel View Lounge, Mary Thomas Centre, Takapuna. This event is based on a successful event run last year. Participants gave their views and also heard the viewpoints of others, both young and older. Discussion topics are now being sought from community organisations and individuals living in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area. If you would like to be involved you can do so by sending through your discussion topic or registering to attend the event with Rachael Bro on phone 486 2098 or email office@takapunatrust.org.nz. The Intergenerational Dialogue is a collaboration between Auckland Council, community organisations with an interest in fostering positive relationships between younger and older people and the Devonport-Takapuna Youth Board.

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Because we deal directly with the manufacturer we are able to sell a single for $132, a queen for $155 and a king for $174. At least 33% cheaper than you would pay elsewhere even in some so-called “sales”.

have changed the rules and the loser does not have to crawl around the whole camp site, on all fours, going “Oink, Oink, Oink”! There certainly should be an age restriction on it anyway! We were packing all the gear away for its long winter sleep, when Bad Jelly remarked how great the Café Summer Blankets have been. She likes these blankets because they have a light feather filling that makes them just right for sleeping under in the summer. They also make a great extra to pull up on the bed in winter. We drag them everywhere with us because they are so comfortable and versatile. Inevitably the occasional grandchild has an accident, but they are so easy to wash that this does not pose a problem. Just before Christmas, Home Fabrics landed a large direct shipment of these in a range of new colours that are not available elsewhere. The other great thing about them is the price. Because we deal directly with the manufacturer we are able to sell a single for $132, a queen for $155 and a king for $174. At least 33% cheaper than you would pay elsewhere even in some so-called “sales”. Pop in and have a look, they are great value and selling fast. Until next time, “Oink, Oink Oink!” - Gerald. Home Fabrics, 28 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach, Phone 486 1103, Email: sales@homefabrics.co.nz or Visit: www.homefabrics.co.nz

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Fifth Avenue Diamond Jewellers

Shine Bright Like a Diamond This month we get the lowdown on the ultimate precious stones from diamond expert Adrian Turner of Fifth Avenue Diamond Jewellers… I love selling diamonds – the girls love selling diamonds – why wouldn’t you? They’re a miracle of Mother Nature and something truly special – millions of years in the making, and no two are the same. Buying a diamond ring Many people know about the four ‘Cs’, but what is it about the ‘cut’ part that is important to know? It is something that is not often discussed but has a major influence on how the diamond presents itself! The four Cs, the several characteristics that contribute to how a diamond is graded, for those who are unsure are – the cut, colour, clarity and it’s carat weight. But wait…there’s more! The Make (or cut) ‘Make’ (or cut) relates to how proportionally perfect the diamond is – the better the make/cut – the brighter the diamond will be! Ever wondered why some diamonds seem to gleam and sparkle more than others? Some look as though they’re having a little party inside of them and others just look flat – blah! This comes down to the cutting, polishing and overall symmetry of the diamond. Remember each one of those little facets on the diamond acts like a prism and more proportionally perfect the cut and polish – you the more you’ll ensure that you have a truly magnificent, bright, lively diamond. There are several grades in relation to the make/cut that reflect it’s quality and perfection. How do you know what’s what? I’m glad you asked, but I’ll get to that shortly. I often hear customers ask: “Why can X store sell a 1.00ct diamond at only $X’s when the other stores seem to be a little dearer than an X store – but similar price points to each other?” The reason quite often is that some stores may offer size and good colour, whilst clarity and ‘make’ are often compromised and often not even discussed with the customer. It’s more a point of ‘Look at how big this is, it’s white and look how cheap it is!’ and the uninformed don’t know any better. When you receive (or purchase) a diamond ring, you want to be proud of it and enjoy wearing it. In the excitement of receiving a new ring, ladies will often show it off to friends and in some cases comparisons are made between rings – the last thing you want is your diamond to look ‘flat’ next to another diamond. Boys and girls – Do Not Compromise On Make/Cut! If there are concessions or compromises to be made, purchasing a diamond / diamond ring – there is something that I recommend a lot to our customers: Choose colour and make/cut. Colour – the whiteness of the diamond – the whiter the better Make / cut – gives you the scintillation/brilliance and fire you look for in a diamond. Clarity is the one area you can compromise on and more often than not, it’s not detrimental to diamond’s overall appearance. I’m not saying that clarity is not important – I’m saying, that it is something that gives you ‘room to move’ if you’re choosing a diamond and trying to keep it within your price range. Online diamond buying? Another question often asked: “Should I buy a diamond on the internet?’ Well, considering the average price of a diamond sale, would you pay good money to someone you’ve never seen/met or built a trusting relationship with?

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Whilst also not having seen the diamond or having been in a position where upon you can make a true comparison? Although price can often be attractive with online sales, that is the ONLY influencing factor. There are so many disadvantages and pitfalls. Say if you ordered and paid for a diamond online, when it arrives there’s often a GST to pay, as it coming into the country (generally by Fed-Ex) and has to clear customs. So GST is payable and often this hasn’t been factored into the pricing equation. Secondly – if it’s not right and you Adrian Turner. don’t like the look of it – what then? Yes you can return it, but there is the cost and hassle to send back (yes there’ll be an export declaration form to organise as it’s going back to the supplier). Then there’s the possibility of delays with things being held up, and the list goes on. I have spoken to a couple of people recently who admit they wished they had paid that little extra to begin with and just bought locally. Personally, if we are unable to help a customer at Fifth Avenue, I’d rather recommend, and see them go to, a local competitor rather than buy online from an overseas, unknown entity. After all, if you’re buying a diamond or diamond ring, it’s for a special occasion. It’s an emotional purchase, something to be enjoyed, a pleasurable experience. If it’s a surprise for the lady – then a guy can be proud of how he’s been out, spoken to the jeweller and told them all about this beautiful woman, who’s going to receive this diamond ring. Then, together, a recommendation and a choice is made best suited to her. Remember guys – it’s all about her! It’s not ‘Honey I love you, but I love you less 25% online’! It’s best to buy from a ‘bricks and mortar’ established store, someone you can build a relationship with, someone you can trust and know that if things - for whatever reason - turn pear-shaped, they will be there to put it right for you! Sometimes paying that little bit extra is like having insurance – it gives you peace of mind and re-assurance. Why buy a diamond ring from Fifth Avenue Diamond Jewellers? I’m glad you asked…… Apart from years of experience in buying diamonds and being able to tell you all about the quality, the make – oh yes – I was going to answer that question earlier – well, you’ll have to come in store and we’ll show you. The reasons why you should consider us when purchasing a diamond ring, is because it’s all about you. We’ll sit you down (and even give you a coffee) and listen to what you would like; the occasion, your ideas and aspirations. And together we’ll find, or make, that perfect ring for you. It doesn’t stop there, our aim is to be your ‘family jeweller’- a bit like your doctor or hairdresser - someone that you get to know and trust over the years. When you purchase a diamond ring from Fifth Avenue Diamond Jewellers we give you a special ‘Diamond Care Package’, which has many benefits and advantages. Like a 10-year warranty, free rhodium plating over the 10 years, free valuation updates, free sizing and many other benefits. It’s all about the ongoing service to look after you and your beautiful piece of jewellery. Want to know more? Come in and see us, or give us a call – we’d love to talk to you. PS. I’m going on one of my special store buying trips soon, I’ll be buying some fancy coloured diamonds (hopefully pinks) and some beautiful coloured gemstones. I have a few special customer orders – if you’re interested or looking for something specific, give me a call. Take care. Adrian Turner, Director, Fifth Avenue Diamond Jewellers, Shore City, Takapuna

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38 Feature: … ShoreChannel City: Men's Watches

Shore City: Hallensteins

Statement Watches The right watch choice makes a statement that lasts far beyond the fleeting fashion of the day. As GQ’s creative director Jim Moore says of the same watch he’s worn every day for the past 15 years: “If I'm in a tweed suit, it's classic. If I'm on the beach in a swimsuit, it becomes sporty. It doesn't just work with the clothes I have on—it adds something to everything I wear." Here are our top three watch picks for the Shore man.

For the watch connoisseur The Rado Diamaster represents the new, larger dial face of Rado, while retaining the subtle, minimalistic styling Rado is world famous for. Rado remains a favourite of true watch connoisseurs, with this piece a must-have to add to your collection. One you’d be proud to pass down to your son or grandson. $3,700

From the boardroom to the beach Tag Heuer’s Aquaracer Automatic sounds like the sort of watch a superhero might wear. We could see this one on Bruce Wayne. Water resistant to 300 metres with sapphire crystal, anti-reflective glass. A statement piece that will take you from corporate to coast. $2,710

For the stylish man Inspired by the world’s great fashion designers, designed to outlive any fashion whim and stand the test of time; the sleek, sophisticated Tissot T-Trend Couturier is pure style. Scratch-resistant, sleek black chronograph dial with sapphire crystal glass and water resistant to 100m. $1,075

It’s heaven for watch lovers at Fifth Avenue Diamond Jewellers with one the largest range of watches in Auckland. Brands include Rado, Tissot, Tag Heuer, Calvin Klein, Seiko, Obaku and Ice Watches. Level One, Shore City, Takapuna. Phone 489 8461.

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Hallensteins Store Manager, Cayla.

Hallmarks of Young Fresh Style Young, fresh and bursting with enthusiasm to help out their customers are the staff at Hallensteins. Leading homegrown New Zealand menswear retailer, Hallensteins has moved in on the second floor of Shore City. The label is a one stop shop - from work to bar to weekend, this man cave can dress a guy from head to toe at an affordable price. From suits to shoes (and yes even undies!), men of the Shore will be strutting in style in the latest trends after a trip to this upper level Shore City store. The rustic, urban decor sets the scene for their 'young at heart' male shopper with skeleton mannequins, bull skulls (creatively made from bike parts) and vintage medicine bottles scattered amongst their regular specials. You can't go past two for $99 denim jeans, which come in three different fits - Skinny (for those who love it tight), Slim (tapers down the leg) and Straight (classic style straight from top to bottom). The young and vibrant staff, including their lovely new Store Manager Cayla, are ready to dress you for any occasion and can cater for sizes XXS to XXXL. And, not excluding teenagers, they can cater for 12 years and up and with Ball season on it's way - this is the perfect place to get your teenage son fitted for a tux at a great price. Which brings us to their very large selection of affordable suiting; the back of the store is dedicated to a wide range of suits. The Merino collection - their most popular style on the Shore - is perfect for those looking for cool and comfortable business wear, mix with their two for $90 business shirts and matching ties and your office attire is complete. Their basics range includes chinos and classic T's, which all mix well with their seasonal trends including the 'Brooklyn Circus' range with leather-look jackets, baseball jumpers and printed shirts being the look to sport this winter. “There will be lots of layering for winter," suggests Cayla. “A cardigan with a jacket over the top is a great look at the moment. I’m sure it will prove to be a popular style choice for the winter months.” So pop in and chat to Cayla and her team, let them fit you out this winter in something on-trend that won't damage the credit card! Check out their website and facebook for updates on special offers and awesome deals www.hallensteins.com Hallensteins, Upper Level, Shore City, Takapuna. Open seven days, Mon-Sat 9am - 6pm, Thur 9am - 9pm, Sun & public holidays 10am - 5pm.

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Health & Fitness: with Les Mills Takapuna By Claire Bellingham Personal Trainer at Les Mills Takapuna

Building fitness with a bump! I love all my clients but I must admit my pregnant clients are particularly special. I really enjoyed having a personal trainer through my two pregnancies and it’s lovely to accompany other women down that path. Staying active and mobile during pregnancy has many positive aspects for both mother and baby. Studies have shown that women who exercise during pregnancy are more likely to have healthier weight gain, shorter labour and reduced risk of gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia. Plus there are obvious psychological benefits of keeping up fitness, strength and confidence. There is also increasing evidence that exercise in pregnancy provides the child with long term health advantages in terms of body composition. The benefits of being fit in pregnancy are so well recognized that increasing numbers of clients are coming to me prior to being pregnant, wanting to be fit at the front end. Having a base of fitness allows you the inevitable slowing or stopping of exercise in the first trimester. There is no reason not to exercise gently in the first 12 weeks but morning sickness and exhaustion often dictate otherwise! Going into pregnancy with a high level of fitness and strength gives you a good base to build from when you return to exercise in the second trimester. The gym is a great environment for a pregnant person. You’re close to all the stuff you need – cold water, bathroom, fans, seats, medical attention and lots of chit chat! General strength is very important in pregnancy. It holds you in good stead for labour, which can be quite an endurance event! Pregnancy weight gain changes your centre of gravity which can compromise balance. Exercises done on an unstable surface in a controlled environment, for example sitting on a swiss ball, encourage you to keep a sense of where you are in space and use your stabilizer muscles to stay balanced. These are important skills if you lose your footing out in the street. Weight gain can also affect posture so strengthening of the upper back is very important. You’ll need strong postural muscles for the many hours you’ll spend holding your baby. There are several things to be cautious about in your exercise. The most important thing to avoid is overheating. The baby can’t cool itself in the womb so it’s critical to avoid over-exerting yourself, stay hydrated and dress for success with cool comfortable clothing.

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Changes in blood pressure can also be a challenge. It’s important to warm up and cool down thoroughly and change positions gradually. Standing still and lying down for prolonged periods is not recommended, especially beyond 20 weeks. Another area to be aware of as pregnancy progresses is increasing levels of the hormone relaxin. It softens muscle fibres and ligaments in preparation for birth. This makes it easy to overstretch and tear muscles so it’s important to avoid high impact activities, quick direction changes and over-enthusiastic stretching. Abdominal exercises are another area to watch. Avoid any exercise that places significant load on the abdominals or pelvic floor including abdominal curls and hovers.

The benefits of being fit in pregnancy are so well recognized that increasing numbers of clients are coming to me prior to being pregnant, wanting to be fit at the front end. Appropriate exercise intensity will depend on the level of fitness prior to the pregnancy and of course health and mood on the day which can be extremely variable! It is ok to start an exercise program in pregnancy even if you were inactive prior to pregnancy but the intensity must begin at a low level and progress very gradually. Intensity, pace and volume of all exercise should be set according to your ability to keep good form, core stability and even breathing. So the theme of all guidelines is the same. Pregnancy is not a time to push through pain. It’s a time of gentle exercise, ideally a little and often, always mindful of the primary purpose which is to build a strong incubator. Always keep the most important goal in mind – a healthy baby and a healthy Mummy through pregnancy, birth and beyond.

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Shore Matters with Maggie Barry

Raising the bar for young people There have been some very encouraging developments in youth employment with 28,000 more young 15-24 year olds now in work or training over the past year. The Household Labour Force Survey results released in February Maggie Barry. also shows that the number of youth not in employment, education, or training is at its lowest point since December 2008. Because some students don’t thrive in the traditional classroom environment, we introduced the Youth Guarantee Scheme to support 16 to 19-year-olds gaining Level 1-3 qualifications at tertiary education providers. Since it began in 2010, the number of young people completing their qualification has increased from 48 per cent to 64 per cent in 2012. There will also be 4500 places available in trades and services academies in 2014, which will allow young people to explore vocational career opportunities while still at school. It is also great to see the outstanding results our schools on the North Shore are delivering for their students. NZQAs Scholarship Awards had a very respectable showing with eight out of the 60 outstanding scholars from North Shore colleges - six from Westlake Boys and one scholar each from Westlake Girls and Carmel. Congratulations to the pupils and their teachers and colleges for such outstanding efforts. The provisional NCEA results have also revealed more students are now leaving school with better qualifications with NCEA Level 2 has increased by 10.3 percentage points since 2008.

NZ has some outstanding teachers, doing a great job, and we’re investing $359 million over the next four years into creating four new roles in schools, which will help keep the best teachers in the classroom and strengthen leadership in schools. These tangible outcomes reflect the great work being done in our schools to raise student achievement – particularly amongst Māori and Pasifika students where there has been a lift of four percentage points and seven percentage points respectively. They also show the targeted approach our Government is taking is working. We’re investing more in education than ever before and over the last five years we have focused on collecting solid data from across the education system so we can see how it’s performing at every level and where we need to focus resources. NZ has some outstanding teachers, doing a great job, and we’re investing $359 million over the next four years into creating four new roles in schools, which will help keep the best teachers in the classroom and strengthen leadership in schools. I'm sure we all remember particular teachers who inspired us, and there's now a new website, www. inspiredbyu.org.nz which gives you the opportunity to recognise and thank them for the impact they’ve had on your life. I’ve always been meaning to contact some of my former teachers to thank them for persevering with me and inspiredbyu has made it very easy. Visit Maggie’s website: www.maggiebarry.co.nz Keep up to date with Maggie on Facebook: www.facebook.com/maggiebarrynz Follow Maggie on Twitter: @maggiebarry

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Lesleigh loves Narrow Neck Lesleigh Johnson is a local Narrowneck resident and lives with her husband Robert, and two daughters, University student Sammy and Takapuna Grammar student Madison. Channel’s Courtney Bennett finds out why Narrow Neck is the place to live according to Lesleigh – known as "Lil" by many. Courtney Bennett: Why is Narrowneck such a great place to live? Lesleigh Johnson: The beaches, parks, North Head, and Devonport Village so close... I could go on and on! CB: Ever get out and play at the Golf course that's right on your doorstep? LJ: Keep intending to but no. We just collect the stray golf balls that land on our doorstep! CB: Have you got used to the Lake Road traffic? LJ: Yes, it's fine if you're able to avoid the peak times. I've made that an art form. CB: A Lorde Fan? LJ: Of course! How could you not be with one of our local TGS youngsters doing so well. CB: Where's the best coffee in your neighbourhood? LJ: That’s a tough one, a close tie between Vauxhall Road Cafe which is pretty close and Calliope Road Cafe which is a little further to walk. CB: David Cunliffe or John Key LJ: John Key CB: Narrowneck Beach or Cheltenham Beach? LJ: Cheltenham Beach, Macay Ave end on a Sunday arvo at high tide, perfect. I can't think of a better place to be. CB: Anything really bug you about your area? LJ: Can't think of anything, we just love living here... close to the beach, great neighbourhood... it's bliss! CB: Favourite walking track on the Shore? LJ: Narrowneck to Takapuna around the rocks at low tide. Coffee at the Taka Beach Cafe and then walk home. Our dog Benji loves it and so do we! CB: Catch the Ferry or drive the Car to the City? LJ: Ferry definitely. We are spoilt. Nothing better than a relaxing trip on the Ferry to an event or dinner in the city. Why would you drive? CB: Get Channel delivered to your letterbox every month? LJ: Yes of course – never miss it! CB: If we sold our house we would move to… LJ: Next door looks good!

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Revved Up for Car Show! Get your motors running for the 5th Annual Bayswater Auto Show this month. On Sunday the 16th of March the sleepy suburb of Bayswater will once again come alive for this hugely popular automotive event. Among the event organisers is Christina Trinnaman, she encourages people to come along and experience the many attractions. Christina said: “This event combines all that is great on the Shore; relaxed fun, generous people, great atmosphere and kids, with cars of all shapes and vintages. Come and have a look at the cars, stay for lunch and a drink, shop at our stalls and grab a bargain at our Silent Auction.” Organisers are grateful for the support of many local residents and businesses in helping put on this large scale car show, which began as a smaller scale school fundraiser for Bayswater School and has grown signifcantly over the course of the past five years. Huge turnouts are expected, with members of various auto clubs from across the

region having this meet firmly fixed on their calendars. Mark Sainsbury has kindly agreed to return to MC the show, which will feature a prize-giving ceremony for hotly contested awards and custommade trophies. The prize categories include a trophy for the best kids’ car for which children make a car to display alongside all the classic cars. Get yourself and your family into gear and get down to Bayswater Reserve on the 16th. Gates open at 10am.

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North Harbour Club: News By Victoria Cockerton, General Manager, North Harbour Club.

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A programme of excellence in 2014 2014 is shaping up as a big year for the North Harbour Club and Charitable Trust. The entire programme of the club each year is based around lots of enjoyable functions and get-togethers that raise funds for our AIMES Awards. In 2015 it will be 20 years that these awards have been in place. Since that time in excess of $1.5 million has been given away in AIMES Awards grants for our young people, aged between 13 and 25 years, who have achieved excellence in the fields of The Arts; IT Innovation & Science; Music; Education; Sport; Service to the Community. The support of our generous group of sponsors (see facing page) also plays a big part in enabling us to reward our youngsters. Ella continues to shine Each year there is an AIMES Supreme Award Winner. In 2013 that was Ella YelichO'Connor (aka Lorde). Ella applied for an AIMES Award well before she had achieved the fame and stardom that has come her way in late 2013 and early 2014. Her success has included two Grammy Awards (Best Pop Solo Performance and Song of the Year at the 56th Grammy Awards) and a Brit Ella Yelich-O'Connor (Lorde) with Award (International Female Solo Artist) off the Sir Peter Blake Trophy.. the back of the success of her music. Ella was not able to be at our AIMES Awards evening back in early November due to commitments in the United States. It was a thrill, therefore, to recently receive this photo of her with the Sir Peter Blake Trophy, which is awarded each year to the AIMES Supreme Award Winner. Our other most recent AIMES Supreme Award Winner was golfer Lydia Ko (2012) – so the bar for excellence has been set very high. 2014 AIMES Awards applications will open in early June. Judging is held over a two month period with the Awards taking place in early November. For more information email: victoria@northharbourclub.co.nz The MacDonald family Other recent AIMES Award (letter) winners have been the MacDonald family – three high achieving brothers from the East Coast Bays. Michael won the AIMES Education Award in 2013; Andrew the AIMES Education Award in 2012; and David the AIMES IT, Innovation and Science Award in Andrew, Michael and 2010. They recently sent these reports for David MacDonald the club on their progress. Michael MacDonald – I have just completed the first year of my PhD at the University of Melbourne. I am researching how rough surfaces interact with turbulent fluid flows, such as fast-moving air or water. Roughness can occur in many engineering situations such as machined roughness, ice build-up on an aircraft wing or material deposition in an oil pipeline. This is therefore an important problem relevant to many engineering disciplines. Recently I was in Auckland to present my results at the Fluids in New Zealand 2014 workshop, which marked the first formal academic presentation of my work. We are also hoping to publish the results in peerreviewed journals. This year, my supervisors and I are hoping to attend a month-long summer research programme held by the Centre for Turbulence Research (CTR) at Stanford, USA. Last year I was employed as a tutor of a fluid dynamics paper at the University of Melbourne, and am hoping to continue developing my academic teaching experience this year. Over Christmas I spent 4 weeks travelling throughout SouthEast Asia with my partner. Andrew MacDonald – This year I have started working as a fully registered doctor, having completed my first year of medical practice at North Shore Hospital where

I rotated through general medical and surgical wards. I am currently working at Auckland City Hospital Emergency Department. I am continuing to pursue a career in academic surgery, with my next step being to be selected for specialist training in surgery on the New Zealand surgical training programme. I have continued my academic work as well through research in medical education and general surgery. In November 2013 I presented at a conference in Adelaide, Australia, on medical education, specifically the training of first year doctors. Outside of work I have been overseas a lot. In November 2013 I spent two weeks in Vanuatu with my grandmother, Leila, where I enjoyed ship wreck diving and spending time with Leila. Over the Christmas/New Year's period I was privileged to attend the wedding of a close friend of mine in Karachi, Pakistan followed by a week of travel in Iran. In 2012 I applied and was interviewed for the Rhodes Scholarship and was selected as an Auckland representative for the Rhodes Scholarship. Also in 2012 I went to the USA as an International judge at the World Future Problem Solving Championships. I am still an executive member of the New Zealand Future Problem Solving Organisation. David MacDonald – I am currently working as a Technical Solutions Architect at the University of Auckland. In this role I have recently presented at the 2013 CAUDIT Enterprise Architecture Symposium in Melbourne about our application integration strategy. As part of this I continue to develop this strategy, and actively contribute open source technologies around this. In the future I intend on ensuring free and open solutions are made available such that organizations and individuals can ensure IT has the agility to solve business problems, and reduce dependence on proprietary solutions. I am also interested in understanding how distributed technologies such as Massively Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and crypto-currency can provide individuals with more freedom and flexibility to follow their interests independent of any traditional constraints. In August 2012 I went to an International Conference in San Diego to participate in research.

Other Club News Lexus of North Shore Lunches... The first North Harbour Club Lexus of North Shore Lunch will feature Prime Minister John Key at the North Harbour Stadium on Wednesday April 2nd. This will be followed by a Fashion Lunch (May 23rd, at The Spencer on Byron Hotel). Bookings to: victoria@northharbourclub.co.nz NorthSide Magazine 2014... The annual edition of the North Harbour Club's magazine, NorthSide was released in late January. This 80 page publication includes some great reading about the club, our young AIMES Awards winners and members. Copies are available from Benefitz (Email: aidan@benefitz.co.nz). For more information: Visit: www.northharbourclub.co.nz or follow us on Facebook/TheNorthHarbourClub or email: victoria@northharbourclub.co.nz

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The Museum Of Extraordinary Things - Alice Hoffman $37 Coney Island, 1911: Coralie Sardie is the daughter of a self-proclaimed scientist and professor who acts as the impresario of The Museum of Extraordinary Things, a boardwalk freak show offering amazement and entertainment to the masses. An exceptional swimmer, Coralie appears as the Mermaid alongside performers like the Wolfman, the Butterfly Girl, and a 100-year-old turtle, in her father’s “museum”. She swims regularly in New York’s Hudson River, and one night stumbles upon a striking young man alone in the woods photographing moon-lit trees. From that moment, Coralie knows her life will never be the same. The dashing photographer Coralie spies is Eddie Cohen, a Russian immigrant who has run away from his father’s Lower East Side Orthodox community. As Eddie photographs the devastation on the streets of New York following the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, he becomes embroiled in the mystery behind a young woman’s disappearance and the dispute between factory owners and labourers. In the tumultuous times that characterised life in New York between the world wars, Coralie and Eddie’s lives come crashing together in this mesmerising, imaginative and romantic novel from the author of the recent bestseller The Dovekeepers.

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A major biography of arguably New Zealand’s greatest modern political leader. As Norman Kirk’s body lay in state after his death on 31 August 1974, a kaumatua wailed ‘the mighty totara has fallen’. The lament reflected what many New Zealanders felt about this big, commanding and loved leader, dead at just 51. Thousands filed past Kirk’s casket in Wellington and Christchurch, in a commemoration that matched only Michael Joseph Savage’s for emotional power. Both men died in office, both men were humanitarians. Kirk also worked to move the Labour Party away from its cloth-cap heritage to embrace a much broader electoral compass, for it to become, in his words, ‘the natural party of New Zealand’. David Grant examines Kirk’s political leadership; his successes, especially his stunning performances on the international stage, but also his later difficulties when the country’s economy was rocked by international oil shocks. He deferred the 1973 Springbok tour and sent warships into the French nuclear testing zone near Mururoa Atoll, his government set up ohu and established the DPB. He was New Zealand’s first truly regionalist Prime Minister, drawing New Zealand closer to Asia and the Pacific, as the ties to ‘mother Britain’ slowly loosened. This landmark book takes the full measure of the remarkable New Zealander who was our last working-class Prime Minister.

The One Plus One - Jojo Moyes $37 An unexpected love story about two lost souls meeting in the most unlikely circumstances from the bestselling author of Me Before You and The Girl You Left Behind. One single mum. With two jobs and two children, Jess Thomas does her best day after day. But it’s hard on your own. And sometimes you take risks you shouldn’t. Because you have to... One chaotic family. Jess’ gifted, quirky daughter Tanzie is brilliant with numbers, but without a helping hand she’ll never get the chance to shine. And Nicky, Jess’ teenage stepson, can’t fight the bullies alone. Sometimes Jess feels like they’re sinking... One handsome stranger. Into their lives comes Ed Nicholls, a man whose life is in chaos, and who is running from a deeply uncertain future. But he has time on his hands. He knows what it’s like to be lonely. And he wants to help... A captivating and unconventional romance, The One Plus One is a beautiful, poignant and compelling novel.

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From 1946 to 1957, Vita Sackville-West, the poet, bestselling author of All Passion Spent and maker of Sissinghurst, wrote a weekly column in the Observer depicting her life at Sissinghurst, showing her to be one of the most visionary horticulturalists of the 20th century. With wonderful additions by Sarah Raven, Vita Sackville-West's Sissinghurst draws on this extraordinary archive, revealing Vita’s most loved flowers, as well as offering practical advice for gardeners. Often funny and accessibly written with colour and originality, it also describes details of the trials and tribulations of crafting a place of beauty and elegance. Sissinghurst has gone on to become one of the most visited and inspirational gardens in the world, and this marvellous book, illustrated with drawings and original photographs throughout, shows us how it was created and how gardeners everywhere can use some of the ideas from both Sarah Raven and Vita Sackville-West.

Channel People: Me and my Sport - James Coughlan

James Coughlan, life as a Black Stick James Coughlan is a North Shore local and a Black Stick team member (NZ Men’s hockey). James attended Sunnybrae Primary, Glenfield Intermediate and Westlake Boys and he’s played 20 test matches for NZ since debuting in 2011 and 52 games for North Harbour since he debuted as a 17 year old. If that’s not enough, he’s also represented Auckland for cricket and still plays for the Takapuna Prems. James is currently studying a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise and hopes to become a PE Teacher. Courtney from Channel Mag had a chat to James about his sporty life: Courtney Bennett: Why did you choose (hockey)? James Coughlan: It was touch and go for a while between cricket and hockey. I had a bigger future in hockey and just loved it a little bit more. That decision turned out to be the right one. CB: What's your earliest memory about playing hockey? JC: I signed up in primary school thinking I was going to be playing ice hockey… I had never heard of field hockey before but we had a lot of fun in those early years

good tennis player because I can't play the game. Being confident in your ability and not mixing that up with cockiness is also very important. Skill is only a small part of what makes a player, it's how they use it. CB: In 10 years time I will be (complete the sentence)... JC: Hopefully a two time Olympian, graduated and working somewhere in high performance sport or at a school and maybe even a cricket comeback somewhere there too…

CB: Do you have a mentor or someone who inspires you to be the best? JC: As a kid there was Black Sticks and North Harbour players involved in coaching and holiday programmes and I guess I'm in a similar position now for the young players in the region. In terms of sportsmen Benji Marshall when playing at his best is someone who inspires me. CB: David Cunliffe or John Key? JC: John Key CB: How many hours a week do you train for? JC: 15/20 hours a week depending on if it's a hard week or a light week.

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CB: What are your other passions away from sport? JC: I love surfing, summer is often quite busy and you don't get that chance to get away and chase the swells. CB: Burpees or push-ups? JC: Push ups, much less energy than burpees. CB: Most memorable game or tournament you've played and why? JC: My debut was a bit of a blur against Belgium in Whangarei but a memorable game and winning the secondary schools Rankin Cup with Westlake against some of my future NZ teammates is always a good thing to bring up. My first major tournament Champions Trophy I’ll never forget, playing in front of full crowds in Melbourne against the best the world is a special honour. CB: Favourite or most interesting country you have visited? JC: I've had a lot of my games in NZ but lots of the boys say India is definitely an eye opening experience. CB: What do you eat and what do you avoid? JC: Nutrition is huge and a lot of money is invested into it. The dreaded skin fold test is a favourite. We eat a lot of rice and pasta dishes and balance that with meat and veges. Nothing is bad for you if you have it in moderation, I'll be the first to admit I'll have the odd chocolate bar or ice cream, you just won't catch me eating it every single day! CB: Why do you think you've tasted success in your sport? JC: You have to be talented if you want to reach the top. I'm never ever going to be a

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Takapuna Beach: Repertoire

Residential Property Management: Quinovic

10 Reasons for Choosing Quinovic – Takapuna to Manage Your Property

Your questions answered by

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Size does count! - Because of our reputation, we have become the largest independentlyowned specialist property management group in New Zealand. This means we have more accurate rental appraisals, we deal with more tenants on a daily basis, and we have invested in superior systems to make your property investment profitable, easy and safe. Property management specialists - Our business is purely property management. We do not sell properties; our sole function is to professionally manage residential properties. Experience - We have been in business serving property owners for 25 years, and our performance and experience has built our reputation as New Zealand’s leading residential property management specialists. Inspections - We undertake regular thorough inspections, with full reporting to owners supported by photography, keeping you informed and in control of your investment. Reputation - Over 75% of our business comes from referrals from satisfied clients. Qualified Property Managers - All of the Quinovic – Takapuna Property Managers are tertiary qualified. They have a passion for property management and understand the processes to ensure a property is professionally managed in the interests of the owner. Prompt payment. - Don’t wait until the end of the month to receive your rents; all payments are made automatically to your account five days after we’ve received them. Online access - Full accountability, transparency and reporting for owners with internet access to their individual property and financial reports. Check the status of your property’s records, inspections, photos and accounts at any time, wherever you may be. Financial reporting - Clear and comprehensive monthly and annual financial reporting, enabling ease of accounting and taxation returns for owners. Deal direct with the Quinovic business owner - The Quinovic group shares world-class systems and reporting, but each franchise is locally owned and operated by a friendly, local professional.

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What are some of the key trends for this Winter 14? This season has begun the shift forward to ‘lady like’ styling. The previously seen androgynous looks are being refreshingly replaced with more feminine lines, through new silhouettes, hemlines and the return of the skirt. Top international designers collections have been flooded with skirts and they are here to stay for Winter 14. The key to this trend is to embrace it, and experiment with what works best for you and your body shape. The tunic has been replaced with the skirt and shift dress with the hemlines finishing just above the knee. For those women who love their legs, get them out and accessorise with opaque tights and a shoe with ankle detailing, either a chunky ankle boot or strappy shoe. I would recommend for women who feel it’s not flattering for you to show your legs to wear the skirt style with a dark tight and higher boot, or slim legged pants and ankle boots. At Repertoire we have embraced this new direction and will keep you fashion forward for seasons to come.

Local Quinovic business owners Graeme and Michelle Henderson have lived on the Shore for over 30 years and are property investors themselves. They have operated a portfolio of homes and apartments on the North Shore for many years and understand the needs of investors and absentee landlords. Their team of property management professionals is focused on providing care of residential properties on behalf of owners and maximising financial returns. Sandra May is Quinovic – Takapuna’s Business Development Manager. Sandra enjoys living in Milford with husband Bjoern and has extensive experience in residential property management. “I understand the need for residential rental owners to maximize the return on their investments”, explains Sandra. “I work closely with owners to ensure the property is presented well to prospective tenants, this way we ensure we maximize the weekly rent, often higher than our competitors, even in today’s market”. We make the whole process easy for the property owner,” adds Graeme, “contact us at Quinovic - Takapuna today and experience the difference!”

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Being confident this season

Probus Club of North Harbour: Celebrating 30 Years

Probus Club of North Harbour welcome new members Probus Club of North Harbour past Presidents are photographed recently at Soljans Restaurant, where they celebrated their 30th anniversary.

The Probus Club of North Harbour has been in existence for three decades. The members meet on the first Tuesday of every month, from 10am until 12 noon, in the Zion Hill Methodist Church Hall at the top of Onewa Road, Birkenhead. Probus Clubs worldwide work to provide regular gatherings to those retired or semi-retired business or professional people who, in retirement, appreciate and value opportunities to meet others in similar circumstances and of a similar level of interest. Probus Clubs vary in membership, some are women only, some men only and some are mixed. The Probus Club of North Harbour is for retired men. At monthly meetings members hear guest speakers give presentations on interesting and topical subjects. These speakers often include members who have the opportunity to tell members about their own lives. Visits to interesting places and organisations are also organised regularly, meaning there is lots of variety for Probus members. The Probus Club of North Harbour is non-political and non-sectarian and does not fundraise or sponsor. New members are welcome. Annual membership costs just $35.

At monthly meetings members hear guest speakers give presentations on interesting and topical subjects. These speakers often include members who have the opportunity to tell members about their own lives. If you are interested in joining contact Dave (Phone 478-2719), John (443-5299) or John (480-5222) for further details.

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Shore Sounds: Steph Monks

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Ever considered a career in the entertainment industry? Channel’s Anna Henvest caught up with new host of the The Edge’s Nightshow, Steph Monks, to find out what it takes to cut it in the radio industry…

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Steph Monks.

On an idyllic sunny day in Takapuna, I had the pleasure of catching up with Steph Monks. After a short while, it was tricky to remember this was the first time we’d met, and I wasn’t out for a coffee and a catch up with my bestie. Instead of the usual ‘interview’ dynamic, Monks instantly puts you at ease with her light-hearted and friendly nature and an abundance of laughter and ks. jokes. She’s inquisitive, interesting, and Marty Hehewerth, Steph Mon has an incredible gift of storytelling and chatting – this could be what makes her perfect for a job in radio. Monks is one of The Edge’s latest additions, co hosting with Marty Heheworth on The Nightshow five nights a week. Although she admits her voyage to radio wasn’t meticulously planned, Monks has proved herself by working hard to get to where she is today. Currently living in Hauraki Corner, Monks attended Takapuna Grammar School and said she “loved school life.” Her subject choices were Drama, P.E, English, Media Studies, French and internship programme, Gateway. She said: “I was really into school... Takapuna Grammar is great because they offer you such a variety of extracurricular activities. I was into tennis, netball, volleyball and choir.” Although she originally wanted to become a teacher, she describes her journey to radio as unexpected and couldn’t be happier doing it. “To be honest it’s just something I’ve fallen into. Doing work experience in radio while I was at school

definitely helped me out and I loved doing it... It’s something I never thought I could do because the industry here is so tiny and there aren’t many jobs in New Zealand.” She was in the car with her sister listening to prominent Edge presenter, Sharyn Casey, when she realised her future career goal. “I said ‘Wow she sounds like a cool girl, I’d love to do what she’s doing’ to which her sister replied ‘I’m friends with her, we’ll get you to meet her’.” This led to a meeting with Casey, where she was offered work experience for The Edge’s promo vehicles, the Road Runners. She did this every weekend for six months and it then turned into a job once she’d finished high school. After finishing Year 13 at Takapuna Grammar, the outgoing 22-year-old completed a degree in Communications, majoring in Radio, from AUT in 2012. During the first two years of her degree, she worked part time for the Edge’s promo team, the Road Runners. A testament to her work ethic, she also knew she had to “put in the hard yards”, and sat in with producer Chang Hung once a week. She was then asked to do ‘mid-dawns’ which is 12am-5am, followed by weekend shifts and filling in for people when they were away. She graduated from university and landed a full time job as an announcer on the morning show for More FM in Hamilton. After living there for just eight months, she landed her “dream job” as a Nightshow announcer at The Edge. When asked about the best part of her job, her face instantly lights up. “I get to do really cool stuff, like the music awards. We were broadcasting from the red carpet and interviewing all these stars and you have to take a step back and think ‘what the hell am I doing here, I’m such a freak!’ Going to Rhythm and Alps over New Years was also a big highlight. I’m so lucky.” She has many great stories to tell, and jokes about already experiencing her career highlight; when working at More FM and singing Beyonce’s ‘Halo’ with one of her industry inspirations, Hilary Barry. “Best moment of my life,” she jokes. Her favourite interviewee thus far has been UK pop princess, Natalia Kills. “She was absolutely crazy. She was so much fun and had such a great energy. It’s so easy to do my job when you’re talking to people like that.” She may have the job that many teenagers can only dream of, but what does it really take to get to where Monks is today? “Some pretty crucial advice is that you have to be prepared to work for free, like I worked for free for so long. It’s such a fun job but you have to do the hard yards in order to get noticed and proceed to the next level.” 10 fun questions 1. What is your favourite spot on the shore? Takapuna Beach 2. Pet Peeves Lateness. It’s not that hard, set an alarm, get a watch, it’s not that hard. 3. Who’s on your iPod right now? Katy Petty, Rihanna, Beyonce and anything Disney. Favourite Disney song is Pocahontas ‘Colours Of The Wind’. I used to pretend I was her singing it in my garden with feathers in my hair. Still do. But that’s a secret. 4. What would you save if your house was on fire? My polar bear, ‘Polar’. 5. Dream Destination? Hawaii, The Maldives 6. If you could interview anyone, dead or alive, who would it be? Katy Perry, I reckon she’d be really fun. 7. Best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Just be you, because everyone else is taken, and love yourself. 8. What is something few people know about you? I was in a barbershop quartet with Lorde’s older sister at school... and I’m a huge hypochondriac! 9. What are three things you’d take to a desert island? Jake the Dog, Marty my co-host for some funny chats, and some sun block. 10. Where do you see yourself in five years? I’ll be in a three piece band with Katy Perry and Beyonce. Nah who knows what I’ll be doing! That’s the awesome thing about life. It’s always changing and you never know what’s around the corner. Tune in to 94.2FM The Edge or listen online at theedge.co.nz from 7pm-midnight Sunday-Thursday to catch Steph on The Nightshow.

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Channel People: I Love What I do - Janet Marshall AB: What do you love most about Commercial Real Estate? JM: Helping individuals and businesses find a solution – it is extremely satisfying. AB: All the blokes must be hard to put up with though? JM: Absolutely not – we all get on really well and everyone has great respect for each other. AB: What is your biggest claim to fame? JM: I was the first female to tandem free-fall out of an American Hughes 500 helicopter in the UK – I was strapped to an SAS soldier and we jumped from the skids. AB: The Colliers North Shore Commercial team always seem to be having fun. Why is that? JM: We work hard and play hard, and everyone has a great sense of humour.

Janet Marshall donating another defibrillator, to David Rankin of Robert Jones Holdings for use at their Hurstmere Road buildings in Takapuna.

Janet Marshall Loving business on the Shore

Those who know and deal with Colliers North Shore Commercial Real Estate dynamo Janet Marshall know that she totally loves what she does. There is always a big smile, lots of positive energy and a high level of professionalism. Having recently been promoted to an Associate Director at Colliers, Janet is true testament to the saying "what you put in, you get out". After many years in the industry she is now well-known and recognised as one of the best in the business. Janet's most recent initiative has been to personally donate defibrillators – from her own pocket – to customers in areas of the North Shore. These defibrillators can and will save lives. Channel Magazine’s Aidan Bennett put these questions to Janet just as she was donating another defibrillator, this time to Robert Jones Holdings for their Hurstmere Road buildings in Takapuna. Aidan Bennett: Janet, you obviously love what you do, how long have you been in the industry and how did you get started? Janet Marshall: I was Office Manager at Colliers and was encouraged to become a broker – it seemed so daunting and I procrastinated for months until 2004 when I made the big leap, and was Rookie of the Year in 2005.

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AB: Tell us about your defibrillator initiative. How did that come about? JM: One of my clients was recovering from a heart attack and had not realised what the pains were. If he had not received immediate medical assistance he would have died. I realised that many lose their lives as they may not get the appropriate treatment in time. A defibrillator can be used by anyone and can save a life. AB: What do you love about the North Shore? JM: Everyone is so friendly and it is a really great place to raise a family. We moved here from the UK in 1995 and I cannot think of a better place to be. AB: David Cunliffe or John Key? JM: David who? AB: What do you drive and why? JM: An Audi A4, it has a lot of sensors to help me park! AB: 2014 looks like being a bumper year, where will the main growth come from for Janet and Colliers North Shore? JM: Relationships and building on a good reputation. AB: What do you do in your spare time? JM: Crossfit, ski-ing and keeping up to date with social media. Oh, and I love reading Channel as well! AB: Any favourite eating spots on the Shore you can recommend? JM: Plenty! We have some great cafes and restaurants on the Shore. My favourites include Mozaik Café, Euro Deli, Tokyo and Aubergine. AB: What makes a good commercial broker? JM: Integrity, being a specialist in your field, and exceeding expectations. AB: If I wasn't working in Commercial Real Estate I would be.... JM: Working in marketing – perhaps at Benefitz!

Building And Home Maintenance

Community News

Volunteer of the Year “Loving Every Minute” Our CHANNEL Building and Home Maintenance column is contributed on a monthly basis by Alex Coburn QPC Builders. Alex and his team are refreshingly energetic and passionate North Shore builders dedicated to delivering the highest quality work that sets them apart. www.qpcbuilders.co.nz

Have you thought about recladding? The reclad process isn’t as complicated as some people think, below is a bit of a guide of what is involved in recladding a home once the planning stage is taken care of. 1. Either yourself or QPC engage an architect to draw you a new set of plans for council. We sit down Before with you and make any changes that are needed to existing details or make changes to areas that could cause issues. 2. When you are happy we submit to council your new set of plans plus any changes you would like to make to your property at the After same time. 3. Your home is then covered from the elements and your cladding is removed from your house. 4. Your existing windows are removed and serviced ready for the new cladding. Some clients use this time to upgrade to double-glazing or new modern coloured joinery. 5. Your house is then surveyed for any damaged timber by an independent expert and the damaged timber is replaced. 6. Your home is then re-clad in the new cladding of your choice. The windows are installed and any other changes made. 7. QPC then provide all the documentation for a new Code of Compliance from the council and provide a 10 year Master Builder Guarantee for your peace of mind. Advantages of recladding • It will result in your home being brought up to the current Building Code E2/ AS1 requirements. • It will mean you get a new Code of Compliance Certificate issued in respect of the building repair work. • It is the best way to ensure all problematic areas have been fixed • Because recladding involves removing the existing cladding, the underlying timber structure can be treated against rot and decay (many houses constructed between 1997 and 2003 were built using untreated timber framing). • It will likely re-establish the full value in your property (possibly even increase the value) and will make it far more saleable. • It will mean a safer, dryer and stronger home for you and your family to enjoy Getting in touch: Feel free to give us a call today for a no obligations chat about recladding your home. 0800 772 266 www.qpcbuilders.co.nz

Albany couple Trevor and Lyn Fryer had never heard of Hospice before their good friends Steph and Robin got to know Hospice North Shore first-hand when Steph was in the final stages of cancer. Hospice North Shore supported Steph and her family until sadly Steph passed away from her illness in November 2008 in the Hospice North Shore In-Patient Unit. Trevor Fryer. After 50 years of working as a builder, Trevor retired in April 2009 and felt he needed a hobby. Having been impressed with the care Steph received from Hospice, Trevor approached Hospice North Shore and volunteered his services. At the time Trevor started volunteering, there wasn’t any building or handyman work required, so Trevor instead offered to drive patients to and from appointments who otherwise would have been stuck for transport. Word soon got around about Trevor’s fantastic “can-do” attitude and his rapport with others. “I honestly do love every minute of it. It’s given me a hobby and something to get my teeth into and enjoy”, Trevor Fryer. Trevor’s efforts were recognized at the 2013 Hospice North Shore Volunteer Appreciation Function. He was nominated for the annual ‘Elsie Tillett Volunteer of the Year Award’ which he ultimately won. “Trevor involves himself in all types of projects for Hospice. The services and outcome of Trevor’s efforts improves the quality of many people’s lives. The friendliness, helpfulness and positive attitude Trevor has towards helping Hospice North Shore is second to none and his tireless dedication is just amazing! Being recently retired, his energy is huge and obviously his skill base is immense. Trevor has a big voice, a big heart and big humour too! Trevor always has a smile, is a gentleman and a “good, kind bloke”. Jenni Bancroft, Retail Shops Manager.

Trevor’s efforts were recognized at the 2013 Hospice North Shore Volunteer Appreciation Function. He was nominated for the annual ‘Elsie Tillett Volunteer of the Year Award’ which he ultimately won. 765 North Shore-ites currently volunteer their time to supporting Hospice North Shore’s work. Hospice North Shore delivers compassionate, specialised end-of-life care to approximately 650 local people each year, mostly in their own homes, while supporting the families and whanau who love them. Their vision is to “make each day the best day possible”. Volunteer roles include organising or supporting fundraising events, working in one of the 8 retail shops, working in the kitchen, gardening, floral art, handyman/maintenance work, administration, Reception and visiting patients in their homes/driving them to appointments. There is a current need for retail shop, kitchen and gardening volunteers. If you are interested in learning more about Hospice North Shore, phone 09 486-1688 or visit www.hospicenorthshore.org.nz

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Channel People: Community Gem - Marilyn Glover

Northside with Mayor Len Brown

Help Shape Tomorrow’s North Shore Have you connected with your local board to help shape tomorrow’s North Shore? Our local boards are currently developing their local board plans in discussion with their communities, which set priorities for their areas over the next three years. Between them, Kaipatiki, Devonport-Takapuna and Hibiscus and Bays local boards have hosted nearly 30 community events to ask locals what they think will make their neighbourhoods better places to live, work and play. The final events wrap up on March 9, with feedback closing on March 10. With the insight they gain from the communities’ feedback, the boards will then finalise their draft plans, which will be notified for formal submissions in June. Devonport-Takapuna Local Board is also asking for feedback on its area plan, a 30-year document that will implement the Auckland Plan at a local level. Your local board is a critical part of Auckland’s governance, representing Mayor Len Brown. your voices in the running of Auckland and making decisions on your behalf so your neighbourhoods become even better places to live. Your feedback will give the your local board a richer understanding of what’s important to its community. I’m getting out and about with each of our local board chairs this year, to get a first-hand look at projects and issues in local communities. It’s a great complement to discussions I have with Aucklanders I meet each week, at events like the fabulous Northcote Chinese New Year festival, the hotly contested Takapuna Beach Cup, and the Orewa Boulevard Arts Fiesta.

If you see us out and about – your Mayor, local councillor or local board member – stop and have a chat. We are always keen to hear about your Auckland and your ideas. There is no substitute for getting out on the streets and talking to people about their experience of living and working in their local areas. Getting out to different parts of Auckland is the reason we take the Governing Body ‘on the road’ every other month, like going to Takapuna in February. If you see us out and about – your Mayor, local councillor or local board member – stop and have a chat. We are always keen to hear about your Auckland and your ideas. And finally, after a stunning summer of Kiwi cricket, I’d like to wish the North Shore Cricket Club congratulations on its 150th anniversary – that’s a great innings and still not out! Len Brown, Mayor of Auckland You can give feedback on your local board plan, sign up to our People’s Panel, and check out other local and regional consultations at www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/haveyoursay

Marilyn's making a difference! Takapuna resident Marilyn Glover started volunteering at the tender age of 14 and that continued after she married and had her two sons. She became involved in Plunket, Kindergarten, Sports teams, Cubs and Scouts. She has also chaired the Wilson (Home) School Board of Trustees for 17 years, been Treasurer of the Friends of the Takapuna Library for the same time, along with other community groups, is heavily involved in the Takapuna Rotary Club and to top it all off she is also a Justice of the Peace. We should be celebrating community crusaders like Marilyn Glover. Channel Magazine's Courtney Bennett put these questions to her during February. Courtney Bennett: Have you always had a desire to play a part in the community? Marilyn Glover: Yes, it is part of who I am. My particular passions have been education and the disability sector. CB: Where did this desire come from? MG: Mostly from my parents – I grew up thinking that volunteering in the community is what everyone did. Sadly I have discovered that is not always the case. CB: You must find it hugely satisfying? MG: It is and I have met some amazing people doing some awesome things. It gives me a buzz knowing that I have (hopefully) in a small way made a difference. CB: What do you love about the Shore? MG: The relaxed atmosphere and the wonderful Takapuna Library. Also knowing that there are so many things you can get involved with as a volunteer, some time consuming and some not. CB: Anything you feel we could do better as a community? MG: I am very aware that people lead busy lives – but I believe communities thrive when people give of themselves. It doesn't have to be a lot, every little bit helps. CB: What's your favourite holiday destination? MG: Don't really have one. We tend to say at home. Friends love to come and stay and enjoy what the North Shore has to offer. CB: What's do you enjoy about being involved in Rotary? MG: The opportunity it provides to assist locally, nationally or internationally. There are two programmes that are particularly special – ROMAC (Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children) and Polio Plus (Ridding the world of polio). My club worked with Wilson School to raise funds for the school's playground. CB: Would you rather drive a car or catch a bus? MG: I don't drive so tend to catch buses and public transport – the Gold Card certainly helps! CB: What do you do to relax? MG: Read, spend time with friends and family and have nana naps! CB: In my next life I am going to come back as… MG: Hopefully similar to the person I currently am. Someone who cares about her community and wants to do her bit to make a difference.

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Health & Fitness with Pilates Unlimited

HEALTH & FITNESS: Pilates Unlimited

From Julia andNew Max York to North Shore LOVING THEIR AUTHENTIC PILATES

This month Pilates Unlimited celebrates 14 years of operation in Northcroft Street just along from the Department Store. "We have many clients who have been coming to the studio for over 10 years and we do have clients who started 14 years ago," Pilatesseveral Unlimitedfoundation is a well established Authentic Pilates instructor Carole Fraser. says owner and Pilates

studio for both men and women located in has Northcroft The studio a greatStreet, team that work well together, Ray, Lizzie, Harriette, Takapuna Beach – just along Cheryl and Vanessa. from The Department Store. The Ray has been teaching at studio, owned by Carole Fraser, the studio for 11 years and was has been operating for over recently promoted to Training 11 years and has five Romana’s Manager at Pilates Unlimited. Top: Julia Curran partaking in the arm work series during her weekly Tower class. Pilates certified instructors, This leveling certificate comes Above: MaxRomana’s Russell doing an advanced including Carole. from Pilates USA. exercise called the areoplane that takes The studio has many loyal clients Congratulations to Ray on this a lot of control and core strength. that Authentic Pilates has become part achievement and commitment his ofCar their everyday life. to Romana’s Pilates. with Ray ting sen pre ole Training. Bay and Julia Curran from te forCampbells Max clients LastTakapuna month theare studio had certificafrom lingRussell leve who have been coming to Pilates Unlimited for two lessons a week for the last a visit from Cynthia Shipley eight years, this is what they have to say: who is a teacher trainer from True Pilates New York. The instructors at the studio had lessons with her which was great – Cynthia Curran: Julia isinoften asked what form Method of exercise to which isJulia highly experienced the Romana’s Pilates anddoes took she us alldothrough shepaces repliesand “Pilates Pilates Unlimited”. Julia in more two lessons week our sharedather knowledge of how to books connect deeply awith the– a private lesson with Harriette and also joins in Also the Tower Carole. exercises to maximise the benefits of Pilates. a few Class of ourtaught clientsbyhad private Juliawhich says, they “I really enjoy myand sessions knowa that I stand lessons, all enjoyed, Cynthiaand taught special mattaller, class stretch to further and feel stronger now than I did 10 years ago”. the clients.

Max Russell: Max was initially attracted to Authentic Pilates because of its reputation for helping wellness with the emphasis on both strength and flexibility. Max says, “I have since come to appreciate the absolute importance of ‘core strength’ and the need to maintain flexibility through a structured regime of stretching. The team at Pilates Unlimited are fantastic, very committed and they are very intune with the individual needs of each client. I personally start my day on Tuesday and Thursday at 7am with my instructor Ray. I highly recommend the studio to anyone contemplating improving their health and wellbeing.”

This month the Pilates Unlimited studio is holding a workshop for clients with a visiting teacher who has been teaching Romana’s Pilates for 20 years, specialising in teaching male athletes in California. More Team on his&visit will Shipley. feature Pilates Unlimited Cynthia on the Pilates Unlimited Facebook Page. Ongoing training is vital in any business and at Pilates Unlimited Carole For further on authentic Pilates sessions and classes contact: ensures thatinformation all the instructors have opportunities to do extra training. "It keeps us Pilates Unlimited, Northcroft Street, Takapuna.says Phone 486-1018. all inspired and it's18 great to always be learning," Carole. www.pilatesunlimited.co.nz For more information or to book a session, contact the studio on 486 1018 or email info@pilatesunlimited.co.nz.

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Auckland Council with George Wood 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.

Wonderful end to the summer Rugby League Nines, Eminem and Lantern Festival make for a big weekend for Auckland plus ramp metering and big turnaround at the Ports of Auckland – Well what a wonderful end to the summer. The weekend of 15/16 February was a time when Auckland got wonderful exposure with the Rugby League Nines, Eminem concert at Western Springs and the Lantern Festival in Albert Park and down on the waterfront. Although each of these events were standalone activities with their own private promoters Auckland Council has played a part in ensuring they happen in Auckland. Three of the council’s CCOs have been involved in some way or other in assisting in getting the events to Auckland. The CCO Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEEED) played a major role in getting the league nines to Auckland. ATEED is tasked with promoting Auckland as a place for major events. Auckland Council has a deal whereby this event is sponsored by $2.5 million each year for a period of five years. I believe that the promotional role of ATEED is important if Auckland is to put itself forward as an international event centre. In 2015 ATEED will also be vitally involved in the bringing of the Cricket World Cup to New Zealand and in particular Auckland. Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA), another of the less well known CCOs, manages the council’s entertainment facilities and was therefore responsible for providing Western Springs for the Eminem concert. Then overall Auckland Transport has a major role in providing public transport to the various events. Reports that the Northern Express (NEX) bus services back to the North Shore, over the big entertainment weekend, didn’t have sufficient capacity around the time that lots of people were heading back over the bridge is something that needs to be addressed. This isn’t the first time that insufficient capacity was provided for in the North Shore bound buses. I am taking up the problem with Auckland Transport. The idea of ramp metering meaning that traffic is slowed in joining our motorway system is, I believe, becoming more and more of a problem. Why the ramp traffic lights operate on say the Esmonde Road on ramp at 11am on a weekday morning is beyond me, especially when there is light traffic on the motorway. I am taking the matter up with New Zealand Transport Agency, who operates the motorways. Having traffic backed up as far as Barrys Point Road is completely unfair and unnecessary. When the changes were made to the governance of Auckland we were told that traffic control would now be in the hands of a single organisation. Auckland Transport is that organisation but we still have New Zealand Transport Agency hovering around the outside as they control the motorways that crisscross Auckland. It was heartening to see that the Ports of Auckland has recorded a 70% increase in profit for the last six months. The port recorded a profit of $26.4 million, after paying tax, for the six months to 31 December 2013. This is a wonderful turnaround for Ports of Auckland especially since their low period in 2011 and 2012. It is great to hear that 60% of the stevedores are now working the new rosters. New innovative working practices have been implemented including the employment of females in the ranks of the port's stevedores. It is still my view that the Auckland port should again be listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange. The Port of Tauranga, which is listed on the NZX, has grown year on year as far as the value of the shares. At the same time the value in the Auckland port company has been eroded away meaning the ratepayers of Auckland have neither been able to realise the true value of this asset nor obtain a proper dividend. In the case of the dividend this has now started to substantially improve as is evidenced by the substantial increase in the return over the last six months. Email: George.Wood@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Volunteering in the Community We only receive partial government funding to do this and need to fundraise the rest. To meet the growing need for our services, we need more funds. Sales made through our 8 Hospice North Shore Retail Shops contribute significantly to our income. Our Hospice Retail Shops turn second hand goods into First Class care. Beautiful, funky, vintage, recycled clothing and homewares are in! Retail skills are welcome, but not essential – there are many tasks to accomplish. Your goodwill and varied life experiences will make a difference in many lives, and you’ll make friends along the way. Volunteer for a 4-hour shift once per week and make a difference. Get results Meet people Enjoy interesting work Gain a sense of achievement Get involved in your community

Volunteer and Make a Difference Hospice North Shore makes a difference in the lives of people with life limiting illnesses by providing compassionate, specialised end-of-life care to more than 650 local people each year.

Come and learn more about volunteering in our Hospice North Shore Retail Shops at one of our upcoming Information Evenings. Meet the Shop Managers, enjoy complimentary drinks & nibbles, bring a friend, learn about volunteering in the Shops, and enjoy 25% off any purchases made on the night. • Ellice Road Hospice Shop Tuesday 1st April 6.00pm - 7.30pm 60 Ellice Rd, Glenfield. • Takapuna Hospice Shop Wednesday 2nd April 6.00pm - 7.30pm Parkway Arcade, Takapuna. If you are interested in attending an Information Evening, please RSVP to 09 485 3544 or email Jenni.Bancroft@hospicenorthshore.org.nz.

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Channel Feature : The Techapuna Initiative

New Zealand’s Silicon Valley? As we constantly bang on about in Channel Magazine, there is a strong group of people who are working very hard to enhance Takapuna. There are lots of initiatives (unfortunately not all of them get good press though!) underway aimed at ensuring that Takapuna fulfils its massive potential. Channel Magazine is unashamedly a huge fan of this progress. It warms our hearts therefore to bring you this story about a particular initiative with the working title “Techapuna”. In short, there is an active group of like-minded people working away to strengthen Takapuna’s emergence as a home for growing IT and related businesses. Takapuna could well be on its way to becoming New Zealand’s Silicon Valley. Channel Magazine’s Aidan Bennett put together this article about the initiative in February. 60

Having high income earners working in our clean green spaces, and occupying commercial tenancies, will only bring economic benefits to the area – Peter White, TBBA.

Tom McLeod and Peter White in Hurstmere Green, Takapuna.

It is probably fitting that the first meeting I had to discuss this article was held in the sun, close to the beach at Jam Cafe in Takapuna overlooking the wonderfully redeveloped Hurstmere Green. As it is all of these things that are playing a part in attracting high tech companies to Takapuna – the beach, the sun, the environment, the great bars and cafés. At Jam Cafe I met with two people who are passionate about the Techapuna initiative – local Takapuna Beach Business Association (TBBA) GM Peter White, and Tom McLeod an R&D Advisor at Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED). White from the perspective of fostering and growing the local business base, and McLeod in his business development role with ATEED.

We want to replicate what happened in Silicon Valley, where high tech companies started talking to each other and started sharing information. We haven’t really done that in New Zealand. – Tom McLeod, ATEED.

ATEED (North) is supporting the organic growth of Techapuna in collaboration with the TBBA and successful local high tech companies such as Unleashed Software and Booktrack. The long-term vision for Takapuna is for it to become a high tech centre and home to ‘unicorns’. This is a Silicon Valley term for billion dollar high tech companies. It is an ambitious vision that is gaining momentum with the support of smart thinkers in the area. Dubbed ‘Techapuna’, the concept reflects the fact that the area is already home to a number of export-focused, high tech companies which are growing rapidly off the back of constant innovation. The Techapuna initiative aims to attract more of these high tech companies to the area. Companies in the ‘tech’ space who have already chosen Takapuna as their home include Unleashed Software, SnapComms, AFT, Booktrack, CENTEROS, Diablo, EverEdge IP, Infotools, DMD, Winscribe, Hi-Tech Solutions, Brand Developers and FaceMe. “I see massive benefits for Takapuna and the North Shore,” says TBBA’s Peter White. “These areas will offer exciting opportunities for our youth. No longer will they have to go to the other side of the world for high tech jobs and learning experiences as those are going to be right here. From the TBBA’s perspective, having these leading-edge technology businesses on our doorstep provides other advantages as well. It is no secret that the face of retail is changing, with technology playing a bigger part. The TBBA is focused on ensuring its members are moving forward as they should be, so having a great deal of the expertise locally will be fantastic for our members. A massive focus of the TBBA is also on increasing the local retail spend. Having high income earners working in our clean green spaces, and occupying commercial tenancies, will only bring economic benefits to the area. These are exciting times.” ATEED’s Tom McLeod says the vision for Techapuna is similar to what has taken place in Venice Beach, California, where Google has bought land and buildings to house highly skilled, highly paid staff who want to live a vibrant social and coastal lifestyle. “A lot of highly skilled workers live on the Shore, but have IT businesses

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The beach is a huge attraction. Where else can staff go paddleboarding or swimming at lunch time? Gareth Berry of Unleashed Software.

in Auckland because they don’t think people will come from across the bridge to work on the Shore. Takapuna’s got everything to attract these businesses. Where else in Auckland can you have high-rises and a high density of population right beside a beautiful beach? If we can get people working, living and playing on the Shore then we also address the number one Auckland issue – congestion.” As well as aiming to attract high tech businesses to Takapuna, Tom says Techapuna is looking to connect fast-growing high tech companies through regular ‘meet-ups’ in order to help them share ideas and grow. The first meet-up was held in November last year, with Tom saying it exceeded their expectations. “We were aiming for 15 people to attend, but ended up getting 55 people, who were mainly people in the ICT space based in Takapuna.” “We want to replicate what happened in Silicon Valley, where high tech companies started talking to each other and started sharing information. We haven’t really done that in New Zealand. We need our companies to come together and help each other. If we can create more IT companies in Auckland that talk and help each other grow – just like they’ve done in San Francisco and Silicon Valley – it will complement the other work we’re doing in the ICT area, like the Wynyard Quarter Innovation Precinct. This will drive regional GDP, export and productivity growth, while at the same time developing a highly skilled and sustainable workforce and contributing to Auckland’s long-term goal to be the world’s most liveable city.” Tom McLeod points out that the ICT industry is Auckland’s largest tradeable sector, comprising $3.565 billion in annual GDP, and over 30,000 jobs. The industry is growing at 11 per cent per annum, creating high-paying jobs. More than half of the country’s 11,000 high tech manufacturing jobs are in Auckland. In December, ATEED signed a memorandum of understanding with Massey University which has long-term plans to develop an innovation hub at the Albany campus. ATEED’s North office works closely with the university’s e-centre, which is already contributing to the area’s reputation for innovation. One recent tech business to set up their head office in the heart of Takapuna is fast growing “cloud” based inventory software business, Unleashed Software. The business has progressed from being a start-up at the Massey University e-centre to now having an impressive Takapuna office for their 38-strong (and growing) local team. There are also Unleashed offices in Melbourne and Sydney, and offices planned for San Francisco and New York. Investors in Unleashed include locals Sir David Levene and Sir Stephen Tindall. Their new first floor office in Hurstmere Road looks out over the beach and the moment you walk through the door it feels like a great place to work. It has a creative and relaxed set-up that would be at home in Silicon Valley, except it also enjoys magnificent views out over the beach to Rangitoto. Unleashed CEO Gareth Berry, who greeted me in a bright red T-shirt and jeans, would also be right at home in Silicon Valley. He says that his Unleashed team love their new digs. “We decided on Takapuna as it was still close to the city, but offered so much more for our team,” explained Gareth. “The beach is a huge attraction. Where else can staff go paddle-boarding or swimming at lunch time? There are yoga studios, gyms, great cafés, bars, banks etc. – everything we need – and the price per square metre is still attractive as well. It is certainly easier to

– Gareth Berry, Unleashed Software.

attract staff to an environment like this, which is why so many SAS (software as a service) based companies are moving here.” Gareth Berry is right behind the Techapuna concept being driven by Tom McLeod and others. In fact, the first Techapuna event was hosted at the new Unleashed offices. Booktrack’s Paul Cameron is also a huge fan, as is Guy Haddleton, a local who has built and sold tech businesses in Silicon Valley. Paul Cameron is CEO and founded Booktrack (along with his brother Mark). It is one of the fast-growing IT businesses that call Takapuna home. We have featured Booktrack previously in Channel Magazine. Booktrack has developed the technology to add synchronised music, sound effects and ambient sound to the text of e-books, automatically paced to an individual’s reading speed. This is a product that in a few short years has gained global recognition. “The North Shore, and Takapuna especially, is one of the best places in the world to live, and people like to live close to where they work,” explained Paul Cameron, when quizzed about why Takapuna is such a good base for their business. “As the competition for talent heats up in Auckland, we wanted to make sure our office location would offer more than an inner city option – namely a short commute and a great relaxed beach environment. Where else in Auckland can you go for a swim at lunchtime on such a great beach 100 metres from your office? That is very attractive to not only Aucklanders but also to the world’s best talent.” “But Takapuna must ensure it keeps its relaxed beach vibe. Tech workers don’t want to wear a shirt and tie, as beach shorts and T-shirts are more their style – exactly what Takapuna offers. A great selection of cafés and bars is also a must and it is great to see a number of excellent new bars and cafés opening in Takapuna. Tech companies also attract other tech companies, so a concerted focus on supporting local tech companies in Takapuna will ensure others soon follow.” “A good example of this is Google setting up 200,000 square feet of space at Venice Beach – much to the horror of the muscle beach crowd! The reality is that competition for good talent is fierce and Google realised they need to have office space in desirable locations if they are going to continue to get the best people.” “The Techapuna initiative is great as it brings like-minded companies together to share ideas and support each other. The number of tech companies in the Takapuna area is astounding – many of whom do not know each other but are working with similar development environments and could learn a lot from each other. Many of the tech businesses are export focused, so sharing ideas and contacts in overseas markets has already proved to be a great help to many of the people involved. “I can see Takapuna in 10 years’ time being full of bustling cafés and bars, frequented by a group of people who are taking on the world from the other side of the world. At the same time, bringing jobs and export dollars to the Takapuna and greater North Shore area, ensuring it remains one of the best places on earth to live and work from.” Guy Haddleton’s family moved to Takapuna Beach fifty years ago in 1964. But young Guy was educated at boarding school in Otahuhu. He dropped out of Auckland University and joined the army, serving for five years. After securing an MBA at Otago University he went to the UK, where in 1990 he founded

Adaytum, an enterprise software company focused on budgeting, forecasting and reporting software for larger enterprises. Haddleton took the company to the US in 1996 and sold it in 2003. Once regarded as one of the leaders in its category, the company is now owned by IBM. Guy Haddleton was also a pre-IPO investor in Xero and served on their board for four years. He co-founded Anaplan – a successor to Adaytum – which is now one of the fastest growing enterprise software companies based in San Francisco. Now semi-retired, Guy returned to live in New Zealand in 2012 and he was an IPO director for Wynyard in 2013. “Takapuna reminds me of Palo Alto,” says Guy Haddleton. In particular Sandhill Road in San Francisco – a halfway spot between San Jose (Silicon Valley) and San Francisco (SOMA - South of Market Street), the current hot spot for software companies. Most of the VCs (venture capitalists) reside in or near Sandhill Road while many of the world’s famous software companies are located nearby.” “Takapuna is halfway between Albany and Auckland – a natural venue for technology folks to meet. There are a lot of early stage technology companies in Takapuna and it helps having some of the VCs and technology professionals based here. These include The Tindall Foundation, Andrew Lewis the technology lawyer, EverEdge IP the patent folks, etc.” “Entrepreneurs build software companies in places where staff find the travel easy, where good infrastructure exists (broadband), and supporting professionals are nearby. It’s much easier to travel to Takapuna in morning rush hour from the City or Herne Bay than to travel the opposite way. And the public service by bus is excellent and fast.” “Takapuna being a central hub for software companies is a dirty little secret. My belief is that we need to broadcast all the early stage companies that are based here, drive regular CEO network meetings for Auckland technology companies, and persuade somebody to build a technology centre housing VCs, professionals, incubators etc. Takapuna is the ideal place for developers to create innovative software. All the creative juices flow as one stares out of the window gazing at Rangitoto. It’s hard to achieve the same state of mind while staring at one of the Eastern European style apartment buildings in Auckland City!” For further information on the Techapuna initiative contact Tom McLeod, tom.mcleod@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or Peter White, peter@takapunabeach.co.nz.

But Takapuna must ensure it keeps its relaxed beach vibe. Tech workers don’t want to wear a shirt and tie, as beach shorts and T-shirts are more their style – exactly what Takapuna offers. – Paul Cameron, Booktrack.

Paul Cameron of Booktrack.

Entrepreneurs build software companies in places where staff find the travel easy, where good infrastructure exists (broadband), and supporting professionals are nearby. – Guy Haddleton. Guy Haddleton.

WAIHEKE ISLAND SATURDAY

8 March 2014

BEach clean-up BOATING SEAWEEK CELEBRATION NZ ASSOCIATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

European Motoring: with Penny Thorne, Tristram European

What Women Want Having been in the motor industry for six years, particularly working at Tristram European at the 'coal face', I’ve been really interested in understanding the ever evolving 'what woman want in their vehicle'. I don’t know if it would be safe Penny Thorne. for me to categorise the woman buyer, so I am going to uncover the most common questions, queries, obstacles, desires and 'must-haves' of the woman buyer and some solutions around these. I am looking for a car the reflects my personality Until I really get to know and understand this woman, it can be a long shot. This is usually an enquiry that will come from the 'unique individual'. I have put these woman into the new Beetle which has had a few extra features like panoramic sunroof, leather, additional gauges. Beetle in colours White, Black, Brown seem to be most popular. The other two cars I tend to steer our ladies towards are Golf GTI and Scirocco. Both of these vehicles are sexy, peppy, offer room for you and your passengers/kids – I am speaking from experience here! I don’t want a car that is too big, but I need the space for kids The first part we need to establish here, is how much room? What I find is that if you have been used to driving a large SUV it’s easy to feel that anything smaller is simply not offering you enough space anymore. But what space are you really needing? Car seats? How many children? What are you karting around? My recommendation is that if we can find you something that you like and it will work for you, you need to spend some time driving this doing your normal day to day things. This will really test your needs and requirements and in most cases down-sizing can work. It is mind over matter! What can you show me that is understated, yet has plenty of pep when I need it? Surprisingly, our brand has a lot to offer as the new models and changes evolve in the Volkswagen mix. With the clever engine design Volkswagen has, you will find “pep” in most every model. Most of my driving is around town, should I choose diesel or petrol? Big debate! In my opinion with fuel efficiencies these our vehicles now have, it has little effect when you are driving around town on the pocket. If you were an open road driver mostly, i.e. most travel on or around 100km/per hour, I would be recommending diesel for fuel saving. So around town, it simply comes down to in my opinion the feel of the drive. There is a difference in how each engine performs. Again, you need to do the exercise of

doing your day to day routine to see what feels right for you. What is going to fit a large buggy in the boot and then my shopping? Having one young daughter myself, I found a Golf has worked perfectly for me. I had a running buggy which was really large and was still able to pile my shopping on top. The Tiguan can offer more room simply because of its extra height. There is also the new Golf Wagon, which is a compact, stylish stationwagon, offering great space and fuel economy. The Passat Alltrack is a beautifully appointed stationwagon which is 4WD and is a competitor of the Audi Allroad without the price tag. I’m after a car that I can use for my business billboard How lucky are we to be able to offer such a great choice of vehicle for this. Where do I start! Amarok Ute – so popular because it is as close to driving a car as you will get in the ute range along with it’s “wow” factor on the road. Full vehicle wraps are able to be done on these which our friends at Benefitz have been doing for our clients. Beetle – I think businesses have not caught on to how cool these really are and only a few I have seen on the road as business billboards. Multivan – Great exposure, and a seven seater luxury van. Transporter and Crafter Vans – there are more and more of these being used on the road for businesses large and small. Huge billboard capacity on the sides and rear. Worth checking out our website for current sale prices on these. How can you make my car look unique to others of the same models? This would have to be one of my most favourite things to do with a lady! It really doesn’t take much to have your car looking just that bit different to others around. Wheel upgrades and tinted windows – the pricing range is $1500-$6500 depending on the size and extremity of the alloy. Custom leather fit out – you chose the colour, stitching, style or leather – this can be done by sitting down with our leather experts to carefully design your own unique fitout. The pricing range is $3000-$4000. Black out kits – where we black out all the chrome features on your car. Pricing range is $400-$800. I’m after something that is easy to park Good! Because really with what’s included in our models now should make this easy for you no matter what the size is. Models now feature some or all of the following: Front and Rear Park Aid, Rear camera, Park Pilot. New GOLF R is here in the dealership Now boasting 221kW of 4WD power, with its new shape offering longer and wider space, beautifully refined interior, Bi-xenon headlights and separate daytime running lights, Rear Assist Camera, new shape and optional alloys. From $68,500.

Tristram European, Corner Wairau and Hillside Roads, Glenfield, North Shore 09 441 0090 www.tristrameuropean.co.nz

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North Shore to Matakana 15 March - 13 April 2014 www.ecofest.org.nz A vibrant, community-led festival brimming with inspiration and fresh ideas for your home, backyard and community. Be inspired, harness new skills, pick up tips and advice, or simply meet the folk in your neighbourhood who are committed to making a difference.

Some highlights amongst 65 different events – something for everyone! 16 March

Launch event “Our Green Roadie” movie at The Bridgeway Cinema, Northcote Point

15 March

Bamboo Bean Tunnel Workshop, a hands-on session at Devonport Community Gardens, Cambria Reserve

28 March

MUST Sustainable Fashion Showcase – upcycled, recycled and op-shop fashion headline at Rubix Foundation, Birkenhead

30 March

Potiki Adventures - Maori excursion to Smiths Bush, Takapuna

30 March

Community Gardens Open Day at Browns Bay School, Ngataringa Organic Gardens, Massey University and Devonport Community Gardens

6 April

The “Good Life Tour” of North Shore eco-homes – meet the people living, growing, renovating and building the dream

Photo: Ruth Corin Model: Bianca at Nova Models

Photo: Phillip Moll

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Takapuna Retail Spotlight: OPSM Hurstmere Road

OPSM Hurstmere Road have a great selection of glasses for children.

Back to school: Is an eye test on the checklist? It is said that 80% of children’s learning untill 12 years of age is through their eyes. With the new school term under way, and local parents wanting the best education and development possible for their kids, Ashreet Nath of OPSM Hurstmere Road in Takapuna is urging parents to be mindful of warning signs that may indicate their child is struggling to see clearly. "Healthy eyes are critical to a child’s development and success at school," says Ash. "This is especially the case for children under the age of eight. Your children may feel embarrassed to tell you if they’re having any eye problems, which could be impacting their performance at school, or their social development. “There are some clear warning signs to be on the lookout for. If your child squints often or tilts their head to read, then it would be worth investigating where there is an underlying eye problem." Some other warning signs to look out for include: • Holding books too close to their face • Eyes that are watery • Sensitivity to light • Closing one eye to read or watch TV • Poor visual tracking (ability to follow an object) • Rubbing eyes • Headaches during school or homework • A lack of confidence while reading Along with allergies and asthma, eye disorders are the most common longterm health problems experienced by children. In Australia for example, a 2008 report found that there are more than 411,000 cases of long-term eye disorders among children. “Statistics like this don’t need to alarm parents. By taking some regular straightforward steps, parents can ensure their children’s eye health is the best it can be,” adds Ash.

Ashreet Nath, Optometrist and franchise owner at OPSM Hurstmere Road, Takapuna.

Some key advice from Ash for parents: 1. Visit the optometrist at least every two years. Children should have their eyes tested regularly to monitor eye health and ensure early detection of eye conditions such as myopia (shortsightedness), which can affect a child’s learning ability. 2. Ensure your child wears sunglasses and wide-brimmed hats in bright sunlight to protect the eye from the impact of harmful UV rays, as eyes are more delicate than skin. Good quality sunglasses with 100 percent UVA protection are important. 3. Eat nutritious food. Make sure your child is eating foods rich in antioxidants, and the right vitamins and minerals. A diet that includes plenty of fruits, leafy greens and eggs will ensure your child receives nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin E, lutein and zeaxanthin – essential for healthy eyes. 4. Minimise strain on the eyes by ensuring there is plenty of light when your child is doing their homework or reading. Also, ensure they maintain a healthy distance between their eyes and the object they’re looking at. Poor light conditions and focusing on things that are too close cause eyes to work harder than necessary. Use an appropriate desk lamp and teach your child to apply the “elbow distance” rule, where the distance between their eyes and the object they are looking at is no less than the distance between their knuckles and their elbow. 5. Limit the amount of time your child spends using digital devices. Extended screen time can cause eye strain. Watch out for symptoms of eye fatigue such as squinting, rubbing the eyes and complaints of back, neck or head pain. Ensure your child takes regular breaks from reading, watching TV and using digital devices. Call or visit the team at OPSM Hurstmere Road. Ashreet Nath (BOptom TPA), Optometrist Director, Shop 8, 62-78 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna. Phone 488 7132, Email: Ashreet.Nath@opsm.co.nz

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Skin Cancer Channel: with Dr Grant Coe

Enjoy the Outdoors? Get a Skin Check

Perfecting the Dark Arts Photochromic, or ‘changing tint’, lenses offer glasses wearers an alternative to separate clear and sunglass pairs. The lens has a light reactive dye that responds to the presence of UV light. Plastic photochromics were first released commercially in the early 1980s and over the last 30 years have improved significantly as this technology has developed. The company Transitions has been the market leader in this field – so much so that the word ‘Transitions’ has become synonomous with photochromic lenses. Transitions VI has been a very good lens, but now the ‘good’ just got ‘better’with the release of Transitions Signature VII. Research conducted with real wearers in over 200 different real life conditions, as well as a new dye formulation, make Transitions Signature VII lenses the most responsive photochromic lenses ever. These lenses are significantly darker in all outdoor conditions. Traditionally photochromic lenses go their darkest in cold temperatures and their least responsive in very hot conditions. Transitions Signature VII lenses are less temperature dependent in all conditions, importantly they are darker in hot temperatures than previous generation lenses. The wearer may often be in environments where the primary glare source is not direct light but rather indirect light – when they are wearing a hat or not facing the sun. Signature VII lenses are more reactive to indirect UV light. In addition they provide 100% UV blockage.They are up to 20% faster to fade back to clear than the previous generation Transitions lenses and offer superior clarity indoors and at night. The Signature VII grey lens is an improved grey colour which offers true to life colour. The brown lens is a more contrast enhancing brown. Sharon and Mike, the dispensers at Haydon Optometrists, are excited to be able to add Transitions Signature VII to the extensive range of high technology lens products they can offer.

MoleMan is a full service mole and skin cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment facility in Northcote Point. Their skin cancer doctors can map and identify skin cancers on the spot, as well as provide any necessary surgery, treatment and follow-up care. The team at MoleMan aims to provide exceptional patient care, at an affordable price, in a warm, welcoming and friendly environment. 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. Dr Grant Coe.

Question: I’m a 70 year old retired man who enjoys outdoor activities including walking and gardening. I have always tanned easily and not had any concerns with my skin, should I get a skin cancer check? Dr Coe: Yes. New Zealand along with Australia has the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. The most important risk factors for skin cancer are where we live, our individual history of sun exposure, personal skin type, family history and, of course, age. The older we are, the greater the risk. It is worth noting that the rate of melanoma increases significantly after the age of 50 years old. There is also evidence that men who have melanoma are often diagnosed later than women, this in turn means the treatment required is more involved and the outcomes may not always be as positive, when compared to females. Men also tend to get more melanomas on their trunk and back, which are often areas that can be very hard to self-examine. With skin cancer an early diagnosis often means it is detected when the lesion is small and thin, and subsequent required treatment is frequently simpler and in turn associated with a better outcome. Book your comprehensive full body mole check at MoleMan, using digital dermoscopy advanced screening technology, for $150 including GST. Moleman, 146, Queen Street, Northcote Point, 09 480 6416 reception@moleman.co.nz www.moleman.co.nz

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Takapuna Beach rising Takapuna Beach was facing decline after the global financial crisis but its fortunes are rising again. Take a walk with Peter White, who devotes huge energy and time to managing the Takapuna Beach Business Association. Its mission is dauntingly simple: to make residents feel proud, workers feel lucky and visitors feel astonished.

“Where people want to work, live and play, business will be successful,” says Peter White. “Landlords, developers and Council are in a position to make the biggest changes.” In the background are A-class yachts (small catamarans) from many different countries, here competing in the 2014 World Championships being held in Takapuna.

Takapuna has seen only two large developments over the past ten years: The Council building located in The Strand and The Sentinel apartments (pictured). Yet Takapuna Beach is ten minutes from Auckland’s CBD and has a population of over 100,000 within a 4.5km radius.

“We see an opportunity to create a central park that will connect beach, harbor and lake, running through an intensified town centre of 30 000 people,” says Peter White.

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The Commons in Hurstmere Road is a quality redevelopment that includes high end retail stores such as Huffer as well as fine dining. Reserve-style laneways allow pedestrians to flow through and towards the beach.

For now, some beach-side properties are rutted car parks awaiting redevelopment. “These cars get some of the best views in Takapuna,” Peter White says.

$2 shops are being replaced with destination retail stores.

Smales Farm recently developed a medical centre and premium office space at 2 Fred Thomas Drive. “The Smales are local people,” says Peter White. “They care about what they’re doing and their developments are first class. They provide the larger floor plates Takapuna doesn’t have. Those big floor plates bring in people who shop in Takapuna.”

The Department Store redevelopment was the catalyst for 60 new businesses to open. The three-level building is now home to premium fashion and design labels including Topshop, Tiger Lily and I Love Ugly.

Pie Face comes to Albany Pie Face is famous for making pies with funny little faces on them – and now the brand is opening a new store in the ANZ Centre on Mercari way at the south-western end of The Albany Mega Centre. Pie Face specialises in gourmet pies and top quality coffee along with handmade pastries and bagels. Pie Face coffee comes in four strengths: Still asleep (decaf); Open my eyes; Start my heart; and Kick my arse. Pie Face is 100% NZ owned and operated and all products are made in New Zealand. Gourmet pies are baked fresh daily in store

using 100% lean NZ beef and a unique French style pastry method. They boast a higher meat content than the average pie, with up to 70% meat. Franchisee Michael Bray says the new store will open very soon and will be open from 6am – 11pm with a midnight close on Fridays and Saturdays.

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“At child® our goal is simple: to make learning irresistible.” Lee Clark, Director

child® at Smales Farm is the highest quality pre-school available in New Zealand, setting the standard in both education and staffing. We offer five innovative and individual learning environments, catering for all pre-school children from birth to five years. Our holistic teaching programmes use leading technology, structured learning plans, lesson evaluations and child-initiated activities. Call us on 488 7766, or visit www.childpreschool.co.nz

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“Some days you just need to escape the daily grind. Meet you there!” Gordon Simpson, Owner

“Servilles Barber is about fuss-free haircuts for the modern man who is short on time but still requires great style and a quality cut.” Jeremy Foster-Moan, Owner

Quarry Bar at Smales Farm offers lunch, dinner and bar snacks in surroundings that are both smart and comfortable. With a choice of indoor or al fresco seating, it’s the perfect place for a meal or just a quiet drink with friends. Come in and check out their great menu today! Quarry also offers the ultimate venue for private functions.

Servilles Barber is an extension of the Servilles philosophy to deliver a personalised service, to meet the needs of today’s busy professional men. Servilles Barber is a man’s space, simple and masculine. No bookings required, come in and enjoy Sky Sport, men’s magazines and the latest range of professional hair products.

Monday – Friday 11.30am to Late Saturday – 12.00pm to Late Call us on 915 0101 www.quarrybar.co.nz

Sun & Mon closed, Tue, Wed & Fri 8.00am to 6.00pm Thurs 8.00am to 7.00pm Sat 9.00am to 2.00pm

“Ordering with SUBWAY restaurants is super easy – text, internet or in person. Great parking right outside means a no-hassle pick up.”

“The Hamper is a corner dairy, fruit shop and dry cleaning agent rolled into one.” Peter and Jenny Zou, Owners

Daniel Noble, Manager Order on the internet, from your mobile or watch our friendly staff make your food – just the way you like it. We custom make every order: breakfast, lunch and dinner. We have excellent catering options for all sized functions, and you can collect loyalty points with SUBCARD. Open from 6.30am weekdays Text orders to jc3553 Online ordering at subway.co.nz

Convenience store ‘The Hamper’ brings unique one-stop shopping to Smales Farm. You can get anything from a pie and a bottle of coke to frozen meals, sandwiches, cakes, muffins, magazines, chocolates, groceries and personal items. 7.00am to 6.00pm weekdays 9.00am to 4.00pm Saturday Call us on 488 7070

“We offer a fabulous environment for business meetings, or just relax with wine and some exceptional food.”

“We strive for simplicity and convenience.” Lim, Manager

Jayson Hayde, Owner

Hatsuhana at Smales Farm bridges the gap between East and West. It’s a friendly and welcoming sushi and noodle bar where you can depend on getting the freshest fish and the tastiest noodles. This is deceptively simple cuisine, saluting the centuries-old methods used by the very best sushi shops and chefs in Japan and China.

Seriously good food and coffee has seen Columbus Coffee Smales Farm build a great reputation, win industry awards and gain a loyal following of regulars. Whether you’re seated in the plush leather lounge chairs, or out in the courtyard with its piazza atmosphere, you can relax in comfort and style.

Monday – Friday 10.00am to 3.30pm Call us on 488 0210

From 6.00am weekdays and 8.00am weekends. Call us on 486 3200

“We offer Accident & Medical 24/7, G.P afterhours and a reduced fee for After-hours Network qualifying groups.”

“Shorecare Pharmacy at Smales Farm is open from 8.30am until 11.00pm every day.” Bryan Rowney, Director

Dr Hilton Jones, Shorecare Medical Director

Shorecare’s new accident and medical clinic is open to everyone 24/7 on a casual, walk-in basis. It provides a comprehensive range of services, including physiotherapy, X-ray and ultrasound, for the entire North Shore population.

Shorecare Pharmacy at Smales Farm sells a full range of pharmacy retail products including cosmetics, vitamins and supplements, baby products, sunscreens and sun hats, toilet bags and gifts, in addition to prescriptions and medicines. It is the last pharmacy to close on the North Shore every night.

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Ground floor, Sovereign House, Smales Farm

Shop 8, Q4 Building 8.30am to 11.00pm seven days 365 days of the year Call us on 488 0880

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“Welcome to the next generation of kiwi dentistry. Our brand new dental clinic is open 7 days a week.”

“FREE VIDA Cleanser valued at $69 when you book a 60 minute Facial with Lucy!” Vivo Hair & Beauty, Smales Farm.

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Tooth Company - logos. The Tooth Company is located adjacent to Shorecarea) The accident and medical centre and is open late nights and weekends for dental you haven’t heard of VIDA before, now is your chance to find out! emergencies, checkups and general dental treatments. We areTHE a TOOTH COMPANY If DENTISTS VIDA’s Cleansers have been designed to purify, renew, restore, fresh innovative dental clinic set up to provide our patients with access protect and comfort all skin types. Valued at $69, it’s yours for to modern dental treatment at a competitive price. FREE when you come in for a 60min Facial with Lucy! Shop 8a, Q4 Building Conditions: 8.30am – 9.00pm week days THE THE THE once only per person. 9.00am – 4.00pm Saturday & Sunday TOOTH Offer valid TOOTH TOOTH Not valid with other promotions or vouchers. Call us on 410 9971 COMPANY COMPANY COMPANY Call 486 3925 to book your facial today! Book online at: www.thetoothcompany.co.nz R

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ANZ Business Centre, Corinthian Drive Albany The Smales Farm brand is now ‘virtual’ following the purchase of the ANZ Business Centre. Smales Farm has expanded beyond the geographical footprint of the Smales Farm Technology Office Park in Takapuna. The ANZ Business Centre is managed by Smales Farm management services, in keeping with Smales Farm’s philosophy of high quality and excellent service. We’ll see you there!

“The beginner classes offer 26 poses that anyone can do.”

“It’s a man’s world at Everyguy.” Emma Lodge, Owner

Andy Edwards, Owner

Bikram yoga is practiced in a room heated to just above body temperature. Practitioners enjoy a wide range of health benefits including pain relief, weight loss, improved sleep and relief from tension, stress and anger. All this, plus a more flexible body. Classes run 7 days a week at two Shore locations – Albany at ANZ Business Centre call 415 4902, and Glenfield at 75 Porana Rd call 444 4070. www.bikramyoganz.co.nz

“We bring a taste of home to Africans living in New Zealand.”

Everyguy is the only men’s hair salon in Albany. Call or text for an appointment 021 0238 3421 and enjoy our Sky TV and Xbox. Call us on 414 4026 or 021 0238 3421. Open 7 days. Mon 10.00am to 5.00pm Tues & Thurs 10.00am to 7.00pm. Wed & Fri 9.00am to 5.00pm. Sat 9.00am to 3.00pm. Sun 10.00am to 2.00pm. Like Everyguy Albany

“We think our flamegrilled peri peri chicken is the best in the world.”

Luke Joseph, Owner

Ashwini Kumar, Owner

Inside Africa sells African groceries, snacks, clothes and more. If you have ever lived in Africa, you’ll find all your favourite things here. If you have never been to Africa but would love to go, get the flavour by visiting us!

Nandos spicy, Portuguese-style chicken is trimmed of fat before being marinated for 24 hours and flame grilled. Have fun in your own kitchen cooking with a range of sauces, marinades and dressings that are exclusive to Nandos. Choose from East African, Thai, Moroccan and Mediterranean flavours.

Open 7 days 9.30am to 6.30pm Call us on 443 0548

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“We serve Yum Cha 7 days a week, or try our famous Peking Duck.”

“We are open 7 days for all your liquor needs.”

Shop 9, 7 Mercari Way, Albany Ph: 09 422 2044

Lily Shen, Owner

Connie Ng, Owner

North Sea Village is a Chinese restaurant that specialises in food from the Southern half of China. It uses only Southern Chinese chefs, so the flavours are authentic. The Peking Duck is so good, it has its own loyal following. Live seafood is also a speciality – including paua, clams and crayfish. Call us on 441 3332 Mon – Fri 10.30am to 10.00pm Sat and Sun 9.00am to 10.00pm

Salute Liquor stocks a great range of wine, beer, cider, spirits, mixers and liqueurs. We specialise in vodka, and stock many different varieties of Russian vodka. Come to us for all your liquor needs and enjoy our friendly service. Call us on 414 6366 Open 7 days Mon & Tues 12.00pm to 9.00pm Wed & Thurs 12.00pm to 10.00pm Fri & Sat 12.00pm to 11.00pm Sun 1.00pm to 8.00pm

Ami North Harbour Netball: News, with Lynette Brady, Director of Netball & Operations

2014 Season Gets Going! Sport in New Zealand would not be engrained in our social fabric as it is currently if it was not for the commitment of volunteers that have formed the foundations that we now all enjoy. Netball is certainly no different - even as we have moved into an era of professional staff volunteers still form the core of our existence. At the recent Netball New Zealand annual conference in Hamilton, two of our Netball North Harbour members were recognised for the contribution to netball in New Zealand with a Netball New Zealand Service Award. Michelle Newton is a well-known face at our netball centre, having played on the North Shore since 1976 and has been involved in various administration roles with Netball North Harbour (formerly North Shore Netball Association) since 1988 and has been the Games Committee Convenor since 2009, a key role in our organisation. Jan Skiltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involvement in netball began as a player in Wellington, before moving to Masterton to commence her teaching career and being recognised by Wairapapa Netball Association with a Service Award in 1992. Jan began umpiring on the North Shore in 1989, firstly at Hibiscus Coast then at North Harbour where she also spent many hours coaching junior and senior umpires and has since contributed many years of volunteer effort at local, regional and New

Jan Skiltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involvement in netball began as a player in Wellington, before moving to Masterton to commence her teaching career and being recognised by Wairapapa Netball Association with a Service Award in 1992. Zealand level. Jan is currently employed by Netball Northern Zone as the Umpire Development Coordinator. Congratulations to both Michelle and Jan for their awards and we thank them for the commitment and contributions to netball in New Zealand but more specifically to Netball North Harbour.

Lyn Barr (NNH Board Member), Michelle Newton, Jan Skilton, Lynette Brady (NNH Director of Netball).

The 2014 season is about to kick off full steam ahead with the start of the ANZ Championships opening games during the first weekend in March with the Northern Mystics travelling to Melbourne for their opening game against the Vixens. Their first home game will be at the Trusts Stadium on Monday 10th March where they will take on the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic in what will be a keenly contested match. On a local front, the Super 14 club competition has 14 club teams from North Harbour, Waitakere, Auckland, Papakura and Hamilton centres competing in a seven week competition. The three teams representing North Harbour are Shore

Rovers, Collegiate and Commodores. If you are free on a Friday evening from 7th March, come along to check out some fast paced, skilled games. The draws for these games will be available on our website.

Their first home game will be at the Trusts Stadium on Monday 10th March where they will take on the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic in what will be a keenly contested match.

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Channel People: Me and My Pet - Gill and Riley

Gill and Riley the Lab Gill Saker works at the Pumphouse Theatre and comes from a long line of animal lovers; she says there’s certainly a dog in every family photo going back generations and Gill reckons her mother could be described as a dog whisperer. Channel Mag’s Courtney Bennett quizzed Gill to find out why dogs are so important to her. Courtney Bennett: What do you love about (dogs)? Gill Saker: I love the fact that humans and dogs have co-operated to get to this evolutionary point. And despite the atrocities the human race commits against itself and other species, dogs remain loyal. And they have very cute faces too. CB: You have your own loyal canine, tell us about her? GS: Riley is the Golden Labrador of the family. She’s a farm dog, bred for hunting, incredibly cheeky, smart and always looking for something to do. When there’s a swell at Milford or Takapuna Beach she surfs fearlessly in huge waves to the amazement of the other dog walkers – they think she’s in danger or that I’m being irresponsible.

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CB: How many have you had as a pet and any favourites? GS: Riley is my fourth Golden Lab and I could never chose a favourite. There was Ben, the first best dog friend, always being picked up by the ranger, during my teenage years it was comforting to have a dog to talk to. Louis was a gift for my father, the Brad Pitt of Golden Labs and an escape artist. We’d often get calls from neighbours and businesses in Castor Bay/Milford to say that Louis was lying on their front porch or across a shop doorway soliciting pats. One neighbour even invited him to a party – not us, just him. Liza was Louis’ daughter, a sweet and gentle girl who became my Mum’s right paw helping nurse my Dad back to health after he had his second open heart surgery. CB: And you look after other people's dogs I understand. What does this involve? GS: I do some dog minding which my parents help me with. I look after dogs who can’t cope in a kennels environment or their humans can’t cope with the idea of leaving them in kennels. Any new dog has a meet and greet with Riley and then she helps manage their adaptation to the daycare environment. Riley has become integral in the process of helping dogs become part of the pack. I take them to the beach or the park and they are included in the household activities, visits to cafes and other outings. CB: Always pick up the doggy doos? GS: Of course – we don’t want the North Shore to look like the streets of Paris. CB: What's your view on clothes for pets? GS: Not a fan unless it’s for purely practical purposes such as to keep a dog warm. CB: Is the North Shore a pet friendly place? GS: Yes and we are very lucky to live in a place where there is a general tolerance for pets, dogs in particular. North Shore is also a ‘friendly pet’ place – not too many aggressive dogs.

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CB: I wouldn't be without my Riley because ... GS: ...she insists I exercise with her, she leaves sand in my bed, she barks (deafeningly) at me to throw the ball, she steals socks, she gives me a lick on the hand to let me know that she’s there and she’s my family.

Channel Pets with DogHQ This lovable Channel Magazine feature is presented by Louise O’Sullivan of DogHQ, the North Shore’s award winning Dog Day Care facility. DogHQ provides the ultimate in social, physical and mental stimulation for dogs of all types in a safe and caring environment. DogHQ’s full range of services include obedience training, grooming and all natural nutrition. See all the fun for yourself at www.doghq.co.nz and www.facebook.com/doghq

Do you Recall? The recall is one of the hardest obedience commands to achieve consistently and many thousands of dog owners around the world suffer the frustration of a mostly well-behaved and much loved pet ignoring them when asked to return to their side. The recall is probably the most important command when it comes to keeping your dog out of trouble but getting it right can be hard work if you have a dog that is highly motivated by other stimulus such as other dogs. However, even the most “selective of hearing” can be brought to heel with the dedication and consistency of a patient handler. If this is an issue you are struggling with, here are a few ideas to help you get started. • If you are trying to redeem an adult dog, start with a long line, which is dropped on the ground and dragged behind the dog. Never go from a short leash, to no leash. Instead use a long line which gives your dog freedom, without you losing control. • Decide what recall command you will use, not the dog’s name. Something like “here”. And start your training by using this command only when the dog is running towards you, or being enticed with a treat/toy. Start this in a low distraction environment. • Only call your dog to you when you are sure he will come back, or you can bring him back or go to get him. Don't waste your recall command if it’s likely to be ignored. • Always make it worth your dog's while to come back to you whether it is a great treat or favourite toy or alternate both. Keeping the dog guessing by offering a differing level of treat each time works very well if you can make the effort to prepare them for your training session. • Don’t treat a long line like you would a short lead. When you are training on your long line, give all your attention, all of the time to your dog, it’s a training session, not a walk. • Any time your dog comes to you voluntarily should be rewarded so they get more in the habit of checking in with you on a regular basis. One game you can try is to drop some food on the ground then quickly run away calling his recall command. When your dog catches up, drop some more food and run away again. You’ll get fit too! • Teach your dog a range in which to stay while walking off leash. When he's reaching the end of his long line, give a command such as 'this way', then stand briefly on the line before immediately changing direction. This teaches your dog

to watch you, as you're unpredictable and he may lose you if he doesn't keep an eye on where you are going. When you've done this a few times, begin to change direction without saying anything, always rewarding your dog when he catches up. And perhaps the most important lesson of all especially for those starting out with a puppy is to control play time. The quickest way to teach a dog NOT to come when called is by allowing him to run up to and play with every dog he sees. This is confirming in his mind that you are less fun than other dogs who are always worth investigating. Instead, when you see another dog, always teach him to sit and not leave you until you release him. In this instance, access to the other dog is the reward.

Indie’s Insights What the world needs is human free dog areas. If us dogs could get together, getting to know one another without our interfering humans complicating everything… we’d all get along much better.

DogHQ Tiny Town is the latest great development at the award winning dog day care center, DogHQ on Auckland’s North Shore. Having already established an exceptional reputation amongst local dog owners as the place to go for positive dog socialisation; the newly launched Tiny Town has been developed to specifically cater for the more delicate canine creatures.

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in Milford Changes continue to happen in the Milford Town Centre. Recently Muffin Break in the mall underwent a major revamp and a new juice bar is soon to grace the space beside it. Intensification begins in Milford Town Centre Work has started on the first new building to be constructed in Milford for many years on the land in Kitchener Rd between JustWorkOut gym and LL Speedy & Sons. Our understanding is this Construction under way on the land in Kitchener Rd between JustWorkOut gym and will be a mix of retail at ground level and apartments above and LL Speedy & Sons. the start of intensification in the town centre. The big news is the court decision for the NZRPG property that has allowed some changes to the Unitary Plan by having a mix of six, eight and one 12 storied block of apartments built on the site. It is good to see A new look for Muffin Break in Milford Centre. the matter finally resolved so that we can move on and Stages two (apartments in Milford/Ishumata Roads and and extension to the retail space) and Stage three (the apartment towers) of this development can take place. These two building projects I am sure will encourage other developers to redevelop some of the existing sites, increasing and upgrading the appeal of Milford as a shopping destination. Milford Kiwibank No.1 in Customer Service Survey Not only has the new Kiwibank provided Milford with a much better facility, but manager Sharon Webber is bubbling with the news that the Milford Kiwibank has come out on top in their most recent customer survey results. From my own experience, it is great to go into the business and have friendly staff on hand to assist the customers – a service that too frequently has been axed as a costsaving measure.

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Milford customers like old-fashioned customer service and have responded in numbers to ensure our Kiwibank is No.1. Congratulations to Sharon and the team – a great example of excellence in customer service. Win the latest iPad Air in Milford We are giving away the latest iPad Air complete with Wi-Fi and 3G just by shopping in Milford during March. Thanks to sponsorship by Milford New World and the true Kiwi spirit of owner operator, Sarah Ashton, you can win one of these iconic tablets. Owning one myself, I know how fantastic they are. So come on in to Milford and shop at a participating store and go in the draw to win! Milford Primary School Gala - Mark this date on your calendar now! Saturday 22nd March, 11.30am to 3.30pm Our local primary school is having a fundraising gala to raise money for projects around the school including improvements to their swimming pool. Get along and show your support for this outstanding school and enjoy the activities whilst assisting our local children – some of whom performed so beautifully at the Milford Christmas Concert last year. Afterwards, pop in to your local shopping centre for some ‘retail therapy’ or relax over a coffee at one of our many wonderful cafés. Milford Residents Association Fundraisers The Milford Residents Association are having another of their popular Movie Nights at the Berkeley on Sunday March 9th at 6.30pm. If you want to go along and enjoy the company and camaraderie of other Milford locals, email glenys@milford.org.nz for your tickets. Shortly they will be launching a Raffle with three fanatastic prizes: • $3000 travel voucher • $1000 luxury accommodation voucher • $500 MTA voucher Look out for details on the Milford notice board in the village square or go to the website mentioned below. Regards, Murray.

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Optometry & Eyewear with Melissa Hay, Visique Milford Optometrists This month, Melissa Hay of Visique Optometrists Milford takes a look at the impact of computer and smartphone use on our eyes...

Melissa Hay.

The Blue Light Digital devices seem a way of life to us all now, I know how often I quickly check something up on my smartphone, or the hours I spend on my computer at work. As we use most of these devices, like our smartphones at a close distance, our eyes are increasingly exposed to the light emitted by the screens of those devices. Also, our eyes are required to switch continuously between photos, text, illustrations and moving images. The latest research shows that 34% of us use digital devices for 4 hours a day, and 14% of us use these devices for more than 10 hours! It is therefore not surprising that people complain to me about dry, red eyes with blurred vision and feelings of fatigue and headaches. LCD and LED screens, from TV’s, tablets, smartphones all emit blue light – which is also known as high energy visible light. Surprisingly, as the quality of these screens increase they are increasing the amount of blue light emitted. Blue light is a natural phenomenon present in daylight and it helps us stay awake. But, excessive amounts of blue light can have adverse effects on our eyes and cause strain and fatigue. There is a new coating available from Hoya lens manufacturer called BlueControl. This neutralises the blue light emitted by digital screens, the benefits include: • Reduction of glare • Enhanced contrast • Prevents eye strain • Prevents fatigue This keeps the eyes in better condition whilst offering more comfortable and relaxed vision and a more natural colour perception. There is a large range of natural light, from ultraviolet through visible light. Blue light is close to the ultraviolet end of the spectrum and they are higher energy light

Blue light is a natural phenomenon present in daylight and it helps us stay awake. But, excessive amounts of blue light can have adverse effects on our eyes and cause strain and fatigue. rays. Blue light can affect sleep patterns as it alters production of melatonin/serotonin. BlueControl coating is offered in combination with a Diamond Finish antireflective coating. This is a super durable coating, offering 5 times more scratch resistance than other anti-reflection coatings which adds even more comfort to the wearer. Another benefit to this coating is that it provides 100% UV protection. Very few people are able to avoid the use of screen based technology. If you feel your eyes are struggling with your computer devices come and see me to find out more about BlueControl. Melissa Hay

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Caci: Skincare and Appearance Medicine Professionals

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Milford - Everyone’s Place: Crafty Knitwits

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How good is local shopping in Milford! Not wishing to steal Aidan's line, but I have also ‘been thinking’... how good it is in Milford to be able to shop locally and buy such good quality and experience service with a warm smile! For instance, to bake in our cafe, we source our veggies and fruit from Milford Fresh Produce, our meat from Milford Butcher, our bread from Milford Bakers Delight, some of our chocolate treats from Swiss Bakery, our relish from Thirsty Frog Deli, our flowers from Colleen's Flowers, not to mention we bought a couple of lovely water jugs from Arazzo for our tables and some of our kitchen utensils from Surprizes and the Home Store. Aren't we all lucky to have such great stores right here in Milford? We should all treasure what we have here and support the local shops as much as we can, not only does it help the local businesses but also must help our own pockets and the environment by saving all those car trips to other centres. Still talking Crafty Knitwits Cafe... it is going well and it is very rewarding to see people enjoying the ambience and the home style cooking. Moving onto the General 'Crafty Knitwits' Store... We are now at the start of stocking and knitting for the winter. Hard to believe when it has been so warm, but we have been very busy selling yarn and our new lines are arriving daily. From Naturally Yarns we have some wonderful new colours in the Possum Amuri range, gorgeous colours and such a lovely yarn! A new range that is out from Naturally is the Merino Silk, lovely smooth yarn and some great supporting patterns, worth checking out! Lots more to come in yet so keep checking us out. The Stitchsmith has been busy developing some new Chevron Design Cushions using long stitch, really quite simple to do and very striking results, We keep the full range in store. Some delightful fabrics are available as always and a new stash of Fat Quarters to browse through, so a lot to do at Crafty Knitwits. Do drop in and have a cuppa, smell the baking, feel the yarn, take in the colours – a bit of me-time is really good for the soul! Mmm... might drop into Thirsty Frog for a quiet wine before heading home this afternoon!

Crafty Knitwits Café Serving Devonshire tea/coffee and scones, club sandwiches, a selection of two different high tea menus, slithers of delicious cakes, slices, light breakfast available from 7.30am. All based on good old fashioned baking just like our Nana used to make!

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New Zealand First: Andrew Williams

By Andrew Williams, New Zealand First MP and former Mayor of North Shore City

Milford THE COLLISION REPAIR PROFESSIONALS

Shabby City Have you noticed a marked deterioration in the general standard of our urban environment and streetscape? I certainly have. Next time you are driving down one of our major arterial roads, look at the roadsides and the median strips – you will not have to go far before you see long, willowy grass and a proliferation of weeds sprouting from the berms. You would never have seen shabby sights such as these under the old Council regime. It is not a good look for our once-pristine North Shore. The same can be said of our public reserves. We are regular walkers in many parts of the city and I have noticed a steady decline in the standard of many of the reserves over the last year or so. I am informed that the regularity of mowing has been reduced from more than 32 to some 27 times a year. This reduced frequency is readily apparent and it is sad to see our former welltended reserves, beaches and recreational areas, looking scruffy and unkempt. The standard of maintenance of directional signage around Auckland is also a real bugbear of mine. Street signs are becoming overgrown with tree branches as foliage is not being cut back. Not only is this frustrating to motorists, it is also dangerous. Road signs need to be adequately maintained and fully visible. I can only assume this decline in basic maintenance is because the Auckland Council and its council controlled organisation Auckland Transport are cutting back maintenance budgets and using the money to fund many less practical and more grandiose schemes. It is concerning to see that while we continue to experience significant increases in our rates each year, we do not enjoy any extra benefits. In fact, we see a corresponding decline in service and standards. The North Shore is no better off as a result of amalgamating into one council – in fact I consider it to be quite the reverse. The current Mayor wants Auckland to be the most liveable city in the world. Well it has a very long way to go. He should look to adopt the standards that North Shore City maintained - the Shore for many WAS the most liveable city in the world. Contact: Andrew Williams MP, 09-4898336 or 04-8178360 Out-of-Parliament Office: 157A Kitchener Road, Milford Authorised by Andrew Williams, Parliament Buildings, Wellington

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Settlers Albany: Luxurious Lifestyle Village

Choose Carefully Today’s over 65’s are youthful, lively, progressive, discerning and ready to enjoy life. So choosing a lifestyle village that fits their life is important. And while we’re spoilt for choice here on the Shore, there is one village that stands out. From location and luxury to security and living space, Settlers Albany ticks all the right boxes. “This is us.” Put that to music! Settlers’ beautiful new Massey apartments are designed to capture both the sun and the views. There are two options to choose from - 3 or 2 bedrooms, both with 2 bathrooms. They’re light and spacious, fully fitted with quality flooring, heat pumps Settlers’ Sales Manager Rosalie Pierson (C) with new residents L-R Peter Carter, and appliances. World class Colleen Boon, Janine and Peter Dowling. recreational and service facilities are just a stroll away in the heart After moving from Clyde to be near family, retired engineer Peter and wife Janine, a working Occupational Therapist, looked at everything on the Shore. of the village. As Settlers’ Sales Manager, Only Settlers delivered the ‘wow factor”. “It’s active and busy, like every great community should be. For us, it ticked all Rosalie Pearson, explains, “Our Village caters for the the right boxes,” says Peter. new generation of 65+. They’re Businesswoman Colleen Boon was well aware of the market when she forward thinking, enjoy a high chose Settlers. standard of living and like having “It offers space, security and the same sunny aspect as my Mairangi Bay top-notch services close at hand. When they visit they know almost immediately home. The apartment was so impressive I was even prepared to give up my that this is somewhere they would like to live.” sea view.” Former Takapuna resident Peter Carter had ‘looked at the lot’, from Napier and BOP to Auckland and the Shore, before settling on a brand new Massey apartment. Settlers’ new apartments are selling fast. Give on-site manager Rosalie Pearson a No stranger to the international sophistication of apartment living, this marketing call on 415 2617 or visit Settlers Albany at 550 Albany Highway any day man and writer of some of New Zealand’s most memorable jingles simply says, between 10 and 4.

ON OFFER NOW Before settling on the perfect place to retire, tick all the boxes. Location, security, privacy, space, luxury, value, all the things that add up to a happy future. As one Settlers’ resident put it, “We looked at numerous places on the Shore before deciding on an apartment at Settlers. The first time we visited I knew this was it. Living here is even better than I imagined.” See for yourself how good life can be. Open everyday from 10am – 4pm 550 Albany Highway | Ph: 415 2617 | settlersalbany.co.nz Premier Lifestyle Villages incorporating Fairview Lifestyle Village, Fairview Care Ltd and Settlers Albany Lifestyle Village.

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Service Profile: Moving Made Easy

Moving Made Easy North Shore's moving and downsizing support specialists for the older person or those who are lacking in time. In Channel Magazine we are proud to profile quality residential retirement facilities that are now on the North Shore. But who do people go to if they need assistance when they are actually relocating? We found the answer – they are called Moving Made Easy, and they are based right here on the North Shore. Moving Made Easy provides a listening ear and supporting arm, helping those downsizing to reorganise and declutter. They will assist you in every aspect of your journey from choosing your retirement village, to carefully unpacking your treasured belongings into their new home. Whether you need a full package, masses of help or just a tiny bit, they are there, you can call them for a free consultation. Moving Made Easy provides an individual support plan with complete visibility and transparency at what can be a very stressful time. They ensure that you know what is happening every step of the way and are with you when family are not able to be. Helping to smooth your path to the next chapter of your new life.

Moving Made Easy provides a listening ear and supporting arm, helping those downsizing to reorganise and declutter. They will assist you in every aspect of your journey from choosing your retirement village, to carefully unpacking your treasured belongings into their new home. No job is too small, Moving Made Easy can reorganise one room in your current home or downsize a large house. The Moving Made Easy team have Police checks and are fully vetted. Owner Brynyce Owen and son Tom are proud to be a family business based in Takapuna on the North Shore. Moving Made Easy – Phone 021 0854 5339 or 489 5024, Email: info@movingmadeeasy.co.nz, or visit: http://www.movingmadeeasy.co.nz.

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Retirement: The Orchards Retirement Village, Glenfield

The Orchards retirement village will grow with the community Community living will be at the heart of The Orchards retirement lifestyle. It will be a place where everyone is made to feel welcome and where neighbours will become great friends. But unlike many retirement villages, this sense of belonging will also extend into the surrounding area and the people that live there. If you’re local to the North Shore’s Glenfield area, chances are you will know the block of land on Stanley Road that lies next to Glenfield College. What you may not know is that this site was once home a peach orchard and strawberry fields. This farm helped feed Auckland’s booming post war population, even before the Harbour Bridge was built! Roll forward to 2014, and this site is set to become Metlifecare’s newest retirement village, which is aptly named The Orchards. Rather than forget what’s gone before, Metlifecare have designed a village that recognises the unique history of the land and people that have previously lived there. In particular, paying tribute to the historic Cox Family villa which still stands on-site. “One thing that really sets The Orchards apart is the way the village will integrate with the local community,” says Alan Edwards, CEO of Metlifecare. “The Cox Family Homestead is a registered historic building that we will fully restore and transform into a café that will be open to the public. We’ve named it the ‘Cox House Café’ and inside we’ll have historic photos and stories about Glenfield’s past, so it will be a bit like a museum too. The beauty is our residents, their families and the local community can enjoy the space side by side.” The Orchards will also fit in with the surrounding area from a physical point-of-view. The village is being built in three stages and on completion there will be 96 independent living apartments, a 36 bed care facility with a residential hospital and rest home level care on-site. There will also be an outstanding array of facilities, such as a bar and dining area, gym, heated swimming pool, billiards room, hair salon and blokes shed! “With the Kaipatiki Reserve and Glenfield College sports fields next door, the site has a lovely rural feel, so we’ve designed some beautiful garden precincts in keeping with this. These include a café precinct complete with roses, perennials and its very own fruit orchard, and there will also be a native garden area that will feature a variety of iconic New Zealand flora. The building has also been designed to capture the

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maximum amount of sunshine, to give the village a cosy natural warmth,” says Elsa Benjamin, Metlifecare’s Consultant Project Manager for The Orchards. If you happen to be driving past the Stanley Road site, you’ll see the very first signs of the construction process taking place. “Right now we’re doing the groundwork clearance and will move the Cox House Homestead closer to the road side, plus an on-site sales office is now open. From there we’ll begin digging the foundations and the building will follow!” says Elsa. The first stage of construction will include 17 apartments, care facility and the communal facilities that The Orchards residents will have unlimited access to. If everything goes according to plan, the first residents will be moving into The Orchards mid 2015. As you might expect, demand for this outstanding retirement village is high, with stage 1 apartments selling fast. To secure your retirement lifestyle, come to our community information day on Friday 28th March at 10.30am at Glenfield Bowling Club. If you can’t make it, simply call Michelle on 09 444 4010 to make a private appointment or visit www.metlifecare.co.nz

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The Orchards retirement village is now in the early stages of construction and you are invited to come along and find out more! Apart from being one of the latest developments in the

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Glenfield area, The Orchards will become a meeting place for the surrounding community, with the design incorporating a cafĂŠ that will be open to the public and village residents alike. But this is just part of a very exciting transformation, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love you to come along and discover The Orchards for yourself.

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Judges decision  nal. business district becomes Business Improvement Winners will be announced Mona23rd Dec. Prize to be spent in Devonport only. Judges decision nal. community meetings. This is your chance to have your say about the District (BID) and joins the 46 other business districts future of Devonport as Auckland Council develops short and long term PROUDLY SPONSORED AND or more at any participating PROUDLY SPONSORED AND across Auckland that benefit from the BID Partnership or more at any participating plans for us. PROUDLY SPONSORED AND PROMOTED BY THE DEVONPORT or more at any participating Devonport store and PROMOTED BY THE DEVONPORT Devonport store and PROMOTED BY let THE DEVONPORT ASSOCIATION. What would you like to see changed orBUSINESS improved? Don’t Auckland Programme run in conjunction with the Economic Devonport store and complete an entry form. BUSINESS ASSOCIATION. complete an entry form. BUSINESS ASSOCIATION WITH: complete anwithout entry form. Council decide hearing your ideas IN at one of twoASSOCIATION. community Development Department of the council. IN ASSOCIATION WITH: IN ASSOCIATION WITH: Closing date Thurs 19th Dec. More information available in participating stores.meetings Terms and Conditions apply. being held at Devonport Community House, 32 Clarence Closing date Thurs 19th Dec. More information available in participating stores. Terms and Conditions apply. Closing date will Thurs 19th Dec. More information available inspent participating stores. Terms and decision Conditions apply. Winners be announced Mon 23rd Dec. Prize to be in Devonport only. Judges  nal. St, Devonport. first meeting Business landlordsMon have 23rd been Dec. provided with the Winnersowners will be and announced Prize toinformation be spent inonDevonport only. Judges The decision nal. is on Monday 3rd of March, 12pmWinners will be announced Mon 23rd Dec. Prize to be spent in Devonport only. Judges decision nal. 2pm and the second meeting on Wednesday 5th of March, 7:30pmBID, attended meetings and been visited by the BID project team. As part 9:30pm. Refreshments will be provided. Phone 445 3068 or email of the project, a Strategic Plan and Business Management Plan have been devonportcomhouse@xtra.co.nz to register. developed that would be implemented on a favorable decision occurring. A reminder about our free community events that are on and coming A lot has happened in the six months since this project began and there are a up: our preschool play mornings are on every Tuesday in Windsor Reserve, number of significant projects under way at present in Devonport. The project has Devonport from 9:30-11am until 25th March (weather permitting). Kids given the businesses a sample of promotions that can be run successfully and Athletics is also underway and we have two more sessions in March on other initiatives that are available. the 5th and 12th – 4-6pm at Vauxhall Sports Reserve, by the Rugby Club. The event is aimed at primary and intermediate aged school kids with the emphasis on ‘having a go’. On March the 2nd is the Devonport Community Treasure Hunt. Explore our art-trail by foot or bike to discover the treasures in our community! Register at Windsor Reserve from 10am. The Scotty Brewer Skate Day is being held at Ngataringa Park on Sunday 23rd March from midday to 3pm. Cheapskates Takapuna will once again be running the competition with the event made possible by Devonport Rotary. More details on this event to come. Support your local primary school by attending one of the many fundraising events on this month. The Belmont Primary School Fair and Battle of the Schools on Saturday the 1st of March, 12pm to 5pm. Stanley Bay School is holding their giant garage sale on Saturday 15th March, 9am-12pm and the very next day on Sunday 16th March is the Bayswater One of those initiatives was to encourage businesses to look at other forms Auto Show starting at 10am and finishing at 3pm. Last but not least, of transport to travel to work during the period when car parking is reduced due Devonport Fair on the Hill is being held on Saturday 22nd March from to the Queens Parade upgrade. An impressive number of businesses, 18 in total, 12pm to 6pm. took advantage of a deal negotiated with Auckland Transport where they got Neighbour’s Day has been extended so you can now have fun concession tickets to try using buses and in some cases, to use the ferry to get to celebrating neighbourliness over 2 days instead of one on March 29th and and from work. It is hoped that many will find this an appropriate choice and free 30th. There are many benefits of getting to know your neighbours. Here car parking spaces for our regular customers. are some ideas that might help: invite your neighbours over for a cup of In the next edition of Channel we will be able to advise you of the outcome tea, or have a barbeque together. Organise a game of mums/dads versus of the vote, which we hope will be a positive result so we can move ahead and kids soccer or a street picnic at the local reserve. Why not do both? Do improve the business district for the everyone’s benefit. some gardening with your neighbour or maybe offer to walk their dog. Or just simply stop for a chat at the fence. That’s all from me this time. Maria

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A lot has happened in the six months since this project began and there are a number of significant projects under way at present in Devonport.

For more info or to sign up for the Devonport Peninsula eNEWS, please contact dportcomm@xtra.co.nz or call 445 9533

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We’d skin, improves skin texture through deep exfoliation and refreshes tired and dull heard what a nice place it is, so chose to come over for dinner and a pint or two in looking skin. This treatment is still hugely popular due to the noticeable difference the British-style pub over here. achieved after just one visit, to achieve optimum results and keep your skin Favourite spot on board? looking its best it is recommended to have weekly treatments for six weeks then We’ve enjoyed sitting outside and taking in the fabulous views today. It’ll also be maintenance treatments every four to six weeks. Cost is $90 for one treatment, or good to head back on the ferry now in the dark and sit outside to see the city lights. see offer below. It’d be too cold to do that in England! What else could you do in the time it takes you to make the crossing? Superficial Chemical Peels. My personal favourites are either, the A-Zyme which Gary: Come up with a new design for my next ceramic artwork! 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This month heralds the return of Stanley Bay Primary School's 9th Grand Garage Sale and Summer Fair. This event, to be held Saturday 15th March, has grown to become the largest garage sale on the North Shore with people from all over Auckland enjoying the treasure trove of bargains. From fabulous homemade food to an astounding array of household items, furniture, bric-abrac…right down to the family silver, its all to be found at this fabulous family-focused fair! Held at the school grounds in Russell Street, Devonport, the fun kicks off at 12.00 midday and runs until 4.00pm with loads of fun activities and entertainment for all the family. With a large emphasis on recycling at the school, one of the most popular areas of the huge event is the 1000's of secondhand books and DVDs for sale. Recycling books, children's clothing and toys is a great way for the students to see in practice the 3 R's of environmental studies - reduce, reuse and recycle. Principal of Stanley Bay Primary, Glen Vinton said: "It is great for the children to see first hand recycling in such a positive manner and on such a grand scale. The children love the opportunity to get new toys and books for next to nothing, and to see the items they have outgrown being passed onto other families to enjoy." Alongside the garage sale event, the school community also hosts a Summer Fair. Newcomers this year are Newfoundland dogs giving young children rides, Farmer Paul with his animal petting zoo and self-drive hot rod cars along with old favourites such as coconut shy, remote control boats, face painting, hair braiding and much more. For those keen to donate goods, the school is receiving items at the school hall on Saturday 8 March and Sunday 9 March from 2 to 4pm and from Monday 10 March to Friday 14 March during school hours. They can accept just about any good quality items including books, furniture, sports equipment, baby gear, bikes, tools, toys and more (sorry no manchester or electrical goods). For enquires call 021 237 4523.

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niot idsn icoeCd dsn ea gdsumJr.eyTln.oset roptsng ovneitD ce Dmdrro3f2nineorM uohntn a serbulhliTw estraedng nn iW .ylpp.lansno apnici ittnraepsnieeblboat leiazvi raPn.o i ta oMde.ccenD 91 isolC .ylpp.la nsno Tln.oset roptsng apnici ittnraep snieeblboat leiazvi raPn.o i ta oMde.ccenD 91 isolC niotidsn icoeCd dsn ea gdsum Jr.eysuccess ovneitD ce Dmdrro3f2nineorM uohntn a serbulhliTw estraedng nn iW often hear from friends and family is ‘How did you .lando  that?’ noisicBuilding ed segon duthe J .ylno t ropnoveD ni tneps eb ot ezi rP .ceD dr32 noM de cnuonna eb lliw srenniW .lan noisiced segduJ .ylno t ropnoveD ni tneps eb ot ezi rP .ceD dr32 noM de cnuonna eb lliw srenniW of the first series of the programme it was a great to come on board for series two. The second series focuses on the renovation of a 1980’s brick and cedar home in Auckland. The show continues to educate people on the ‘how-to’ basics but also covers all facets of a renovation including when to call in the professionals, which is where the Designworx team comes in. Designworx has been responsible for the interior design of the existing property Shoot the Breeze, by Fiona Hall as well as the new wing, which was added to accommodate a large, busy family. As the property is situated on the cliff, overlooking the Manukau Harbour, our design brief focuses on the colours of the ocean and lush green surroundings. The colour scheme reflected these surroundings with blue’s and green’s playing a primary role, but also incorporating the home owners’ desire for an eclectic mix of styles using mid century and contemporary design as well as making the most of today’s technology. The show was a great opportunity to provide an insight into how the interior design process works and how to incorporate interior design into any renovation. We worked with a fantastic team both on and off screen using some of the latest designs from both here in New Zealand and from further afield. Working with a TV production crew was a fantastic experience John Cocks, Amanda Neill, Amy Schaeffer. for us – presenters John Cocks (Cocksy) and Amy Schaeffer made Sunday Island, by Elizabeth Thompson us feel right at home in front of the camera and the pace of filming and production kept us on Hands to Bathe; Imagining a Kermadec our toes! We love the results and Ocean Sanctuary know you will too. The show is screening on the Here’s your last chance to view the inspired new Living Channel now, so turn in and works of the nine renowned artists who journeyed enjoy the show. Happy viewing!

The Designworx Team Designworx, Interior Design Studio, 64 Vauxhall Road, Devonport. 09 445 1098. Designworxnz.co.nz - facebook.com/designworxnz.co.nz

in HMNZS OTAGO to the Kermadecs with a dream to promote, preserve and protect this remarkable ocean. Now until 31 March 2014

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Caring For Your Car: with Car-fé

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.

Paint Protection - does it work? Paint protection, what is it? Does it work, or is it just a fancy polish? I must field these questions every week. Let’s start by clearing up some facts. Firstly, all major brands of paint protection work, and are very different to standard polishes. Paint Protection products all have higher resistance to acids, alkaline, UV, hot water and cold water. They promote ceramic or flora polymer technology as their additives, as the raw materials that make them the best paint protection available. I am a big supporter of Paint Protection products used and supplied to the right customers. Who or what vehicle should have Paint Protection? For a start, anyone buying a new car would be the right time to apply. Paint Protection works on secondhand cars as well. Generally applicators will only apply to cars five years and younger. It is all in the preparation. The question you need to ask is; what is the cost to get your cars paint work into a condition that will be able to have Paint Protection applied? Now, what brand? To be frank any major brand is fine. The key to all products working, is in the application. All good applicators should use the whole bottle per application which means that you should have two coats applied to the flat surfaces to your car bonnet, boot and roof. All Paint Protection products come with a warranty. Most warranties state that when you wash your car you can only use water or their recommended wash product. The fact is that any PH neutral carwash product is fine to be used. Being PH neutral it cannot do any damage to any surface because it is not corrosive. You should always confirm this with your applicator before purchasing your chosen paint protection and understand what maintenance is needed. Most major products have a five year warranty period. Have I ever seen products fail? The short answer is yes. It is imperative to ensure you have your car’s paint protection checked on a yearly basis. No one person’s environment is the same. Let’s say you live within the sea spray zone and your car is parked in a carport. Salt is very corrosive, I’ve seen examples of cars with different paint protection brands that have failed due to poor maintenance. This doesn’t mean Paint Protection failed. I’m saying you must have real expectations of what it can do. If you think that your situation is extreme, always consult with the sales person. Paint Protection is like wrapping glad wrap around your car creating a second layer of protection. No paint protection stops stone chipping or scratches. Why do it? To date, no polish or wax can protect your car’s paint the way Paint Protection can. In most cases Paint Protection will exceed your expectations. All quality products have a great shine and keep this longer than any polish available on today’s market. We live in a harsher environment with higher acid levels in our rain water. Our UV is one of the highest in the world. You wouldn’t send your children out in the summer to the beach without sunscreen would you?

Paint Protection at Car-Fe: At Car-Fe Takapuna we use Slipstream 5 year paint Protection. This was developed for protecting cars with ceramic, urethane clear coat, lacquer or enamel paints, by bonding the flouropolymers to the paint surface. Slip Stream 5 year paint protection contains fluoropolymers, resins and carnauba wax. It gives the best protection against oxidisation, industrial fallout, bird droppings and tree sap on your cars paint work. SLIPSTREAM Paint Sealant uses leading edge technology and contains a specialised fluoro polymer in liquid form. SLIPSTREAM Paint Sealant flows easily and completely over the paint surface where its fluoro-polymer molecules elongate and interlock, before electrostatically bonding with the paint to give an all over total seal. SLIPSTREAM Paint Sealant imparts a high gloss and visual appeal along with exceptional chemical and environmental resistance. Slipstream products are exclusively formulated by Malcolm Swanney BSC Chemistry, who has over 36 years of industry experience. Fabric Protection at Car-Fe: At Carfe Takapuna we not only do paint protection we offer fabric protection and vinyl and leather protection. To save yourself hundreds of dollars please drop us a line to discuss the cost of your application.

Craig Baird endorses the Slip Stream 60 day paint protection product on the F3 Racing Porche that he races around the world.

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North Shore History with David Verran

Britannia, piloted by Joe Hammond of the Royal Flying Corps. Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries AWNS-19140122-39-1.

Early aviation on the North Shore Part Two Following on from last month’s column, the North Shore even had its own airship designer before World War One. On 2 August 1910, Horace Norgrove, a master mariner of Lake Road in Takapuna, registered a Patent for his design of a 'heavier than air' airship. However, his New Zealand Airship Development Company Ltd, backed by some Waihi residents, was never registered. Errol Martyn in the third volume of his trilogy ‘A passion for flight, New Zealand aviation before the Great War’ describes the new Defence Department monoplane 'Britannia', a two-seat Bleriot, which was loaned to the organisers of the Auckland Industrial, Agricultural and Mining Exhibition of 1913-1914 from 12 January 1914. Following a test flight on 17 January, the next day the ‘Britannia’, piloted by New Zealand born Lieutenant J. J. (Joe) Hammond of the Royal Flying Corps, left from the Show Grounds in Epsom and flew over the city and harbour, including near Devonport's Calliope Dock wharf. There were two more flights before 29 January, when damage prevented any further flights. On 1st January 1915, Vivian Walsh flew from Bastion Point and over Cheltenham in a flying boat. His was the first flying boat designed and built in the southern hemisphere. Vivian and his brother Leo continued flying around the Auckland area until 1924 when their New Zealand Flying School was wound up. The first fatal aircraft crash on the North Shore was likely on 12th December 1929, when an Aerial Services Ltd Dornier Libelle flying boat crashed off Milford Beach and both pilot and mechanic drowned. They had been testing the engine on the harbour and made a fatal decision to fly. The aerodrome site at Hobsonville was purchased in November 1925, construction started on this airfield in August 1927 and I remember the iconic

Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries 7-A6243.

On 1st January 1915, Vivian Walsh flew from Bastion Point and over Cheltenham in a flying boat. His was the first flying boat designed and built in the southern hemisphere. Sunderland flying boats flying over Birkenhead in the 1950s and early 1960s. Whenuapai was Auckland's international airport from 1945 to 1965. By David Verran

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Community News

Hobsonville Point: Farmers Market

Seaside Farmers Market Kicks off Late Summer Fun The popular Hobsonville Point Farmers Market has moved to the water's edge. The Farmers Market is now at The Landing, once the home of the Catalina flying boats when Hobsonville Point was an Air Force base. Around 8,000 people came to check out the market when it reopened in a refurbished, heritage seaplane hangar in its picturesque new setting in mid February. “We’re blown away,” says Hobsonville Point Farmers Market chairperson Terry Shaw-Toomey, “it’s got to be the prime location of any market in Auckland.”

Folkin' Fabulous Fortnight Venues across the North Shore are taking part in the upcoming 2014 Folk Fortnight, Auckland's first folk festival to be held across the whole of Auckland City. Run as a fringe festival by utilising existing clubs and venues and promoting them as a whole, the Festival will put a spotlight on the folk communities around Auckland. With a full line-up of concerts and workshops, Shore music lovers will be treated to 16 days of concerts from the best musicians from the folk/alt/country scenes. Devonport Folk Music Club and the East Coast Bays Folk Club are putting on special concerts throughout the festival, including ukelele jams, up-andcoming singer/songwriter nights, and the alt-country, western swing/bluegrass of Shore band Rainberry Pie. For anyone interested in dancing, the festival is hosting workshops on the Shore. "Passionate about Playford" is a country dance workshop based on John Playford's 1651 "The English Dancing Master" which is happening at St John’s Church Hall in Northcote. Dances are a great way to meet people and have fun, and require no previous experience. The Devonport Community Ceilidh is a social dance run by the Devonport Folk Club at the Devonport Holy Trinity Church Hall on March 29th. With so much cultural activity in Auckland, the 2014 Folk Fortnight provides an awesome opportunity to hear new music, explore new venues and meet other people on the Auckland folk and acoustic scenes. Auckland's longest running Irish & Folk Music session is another regular night music enthusiasts should experience. The Celtic Music Sessions happen every Tuesday at Florrie McGreals in Takapuna, where an eclectic mix of musicians gather to play a range of Irish & Scottish traditional music. It’s a great place to meet friends and soak up the atmosphere of a traditional Irish pub. Across the rest of Auckland, there’s a full programme of dance and music, and the organisers encourage people to take advantage of the array of events happening. Look out for the Bob Dylan Tribute night, Ken Nicol from Steeleye Span, acclaimed Canadian/NZ songstress Tami Neilson, recent Tui award nominees Into the East, past award winners Great North and the hilarious spoken word/songs of anti-hero Terry Free.

Two Special Community Events in March The opening at the new waterfront location kicked off a series of events running every weekend for the rest of the summer at Hobsonville Point. Highlights include Come Fly with Me, a celebration of all things aviation on March 8 and 9, and Doggies Day Out on March 22 and 23. All Aucklanders are welcome to Come Fly With Me. Bring your own kite or remote controlled aircraft, if you have one. There will be amazing displays of aerial mastery on show from the hobby club pros. Likewise for Doggies Day Out, BYO hairiest member of the family, or just turn up and enjoy admiring the able canines that will be there to entertain you. Weekend Ferry Service: 8/9 March and 22/23 March Ferries will run between downtown Auckland (Pier 4) and Hobsonville Point to bring Aucklanders to the events (and take locals into town). Visitors will arrive at the new Hobsonville Point wharf at The Landing. From there you can check out the market, take part in the events on offer, or take yourself on a tour of Auckland's newest neighbourhood. The Show Homes will be open to view. There's a downloadable tour map at www.hobsonvillepoint.co.nz. Every Weekend at Hobsonville Point Hobsonville Point Farmers Market, 9am – 1pm Craft workshops for kids, 10am – 2pm Fergs Kayaks and Paddleboards, 9am – 3pm Free sunrise yoga every Sunday, 8am – 9am Display Homes open, 10am-4pm Events Coming Up at Hobsonville Point Come Fly With Me, March 8-9 Doggies Day Out, March 22-23

For information on event times and ticketing, visit the festival website www.folkfortnight.co.nz

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Pure Healthcare: With Dr. Cherye Roche

Cricket and Chiropractic? As a Sports Chiropractor, having worked with many elite athletes, Dr. Cherye Roche offers an alternative view on one of the most common cricket injuries…

Dr Cherye Roche Sports Chiropractor.

Yes indeed, Cricket and Chiropractic. As Channel Magazine is focusing on cricket this month to honour the 150th anniversary of North Shore Cricket Club, we at Pure Healthcare in Albany, thought we would have a cricketing theme for our article this month. Dr. Cherye Roche, Sports Chiropractor, focuses this article on how Chiropractic care can help bowlers with spinal injuries recover better and faster. Many elite cricket teams now have Sports Chiropractors as part of their support team working alongside physiotherapists and sports medicine doctors. This is due to the realisation by the sporting community that Chiropractic is different from physiotherapy, and offers a unique and valuable perspective on the diagnosis and management of common sports injuries – especially spinal injuries in cricket bowlers. Professional sports organisations, such as Major League Baseball, the National Football League, the US PGA, NRL teams and many Olympic associations around the world, have chiropractors well entrenched in their medical and sports science staff. Cricket organisations in New Zealand seem to have a way to go in realising the value of having a Sports Chiropractor as part of the Sports Medicine Team. Perhaps this article will encourage athletes, coaches and managers to consider having a Sports Chiropractor on their sports medicine team. Spinal Stress Fractures In Young Cricketers This common and debilitating injury in cricket bowlers is primarily due to overloading the spine of a young bowler that is not skeletally mature. However, it can be effectively prevented, treated and rehabilitated with the addition of advance biomechanical principles to the treatment plan for the athlete. Skeletal maturity will vary due to genetics and gender. Girls reach skeletal maturity at about age 12-15, whereas boys do not reach skeletal maturity until 18-21. This would include the end plates and facets in the vertebra of the spine (see diagrams). Having said that, whether it is 18 or 21 doesn't really matter. A young bowler does not simply turn up to The Oval to play elite level cricket for the first time in their late teens. Therefore, while their spines are still immature and growing, these fast bowlers are loading their spines excessively and repetitively, causing overuse injury. However, not all bowlers sustain spinal stress fractures. Why is that?

Leg length inequality and faulty foot or lower extremity biomechanics are a major contributing factor to spinal injuries in cricket bowlers. There are many variables that contribute to setting up a bowler for this type of injury. You first must appreciate that young bowlers often are not training in the

elite conditions available to national sides. They're also often playing on poor pitches. Some wear poor footwear, which adds abnormal forces on a young spine and leads to biomechanial stress throughout the body. This stress comes primarily from biomechanical imbalance from the ground up. Chiropractic treatments balance the biomechanics in the pelvis and relieves some of the stress in the spine. However, it is often not as simple as adjusting the pelvis and spine back into balance. The pelvis is often out of balance due to problems in the feet. This can lead to a leg length inequality, which is a big issue. Leg length inequality and faulty foot or lower extremity biomechanics are a major contributing factor to spinal injuries in cricket bowlers. If you know how to identify whether the leg length difference is functional vs anatomical, you can correctly use either a heel lift or custom functional orthotics (or both), which stabilizes the underlying biomechanical weakness, rather than just treating the pain. Flat feet can increase the stress in the lower back and custom orthotics, prescribed based on a detailed biomechanical assessment and gait analysis, is critical to success. Furthermore, understanding how the foot orthotic will impact the entire kinetic chain is critical in getting the prescription of the orthotics right. This requires dynamic as well as static analysis of the posture, and gait. Misalignment of the pelvis, or in any part of the spine, causes the forces of the bowling motion to be transmitted to areas not designed to cope with those forces. As a result of that, your supporting structures (facet joints, vertebral discs / endplates, muscles, ligaments and nerves) are all affected. It's devastating for a young player as it can lead to chronic pain that just will not resolve, despite good sports medicine and physiotherapy. Many believe these injuries to be a simple muscular problem, but that is often not the case. If it was, the bowlers would respond to standard physiotherapy and recover. It is important to note that is not a criticism of physiotherapists. Soft tissue therapy and core rehab is critical to a successful outcome. However, if you are doing too much core exercise daily, you can get too strong in the abdominal muscles, and not use your back muscle properly. It's often not a simple back muscle problem, it's a much more complex biomechanical problem, due to a leg length inequality, that is often due to faulty foot mechanics.' The addition of chiropractic treatment could help fast bowlers stay on the field and prevent spinal stress fractures from occurring in the first place. Chiropractors are able to adjust the pelvis and spine, and thereby restore proper alignment and function. However, we can also look at the underlying biomechanics of the entire kinetic chain, from the foot to the neck, to see where the weak link in the chain is – and do something to effectively manage the cause rather than simply treating the symptom. The alternative is that this condition progresses until the only option is medical intervention, which is a surgical procedure to stabilise the spine. This is usually a career-ending treatment. Therefore, early assessment, preventive measures, proper treatment and biomechanical support, may well save a young bowler from suffering a debilitating injury. Dr. Cherye Roche is available to address cricket clubs, coaches, parents, physiotherapists, sports medicine doctors or other groups interested in learning how they can better serve their athletes. You are welcome to contact the clinic to schedule an individual consultation or contact Dr. Roche directly for information about conducting a seminar or workshop for your group.

Pure Healthcare, 1 Airborne Rd, Albany 0632. Phone: 414 2225. www.PureHealthcare.co.nz 98

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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. John Appleton.

Sugar – What’s all the Fuss About? As I See it, By John Appleton

Almost every day in the media there is an article that draws the attention of the public to the issues associated with sugar and other refined carbohydrates. Sugar is being talked about as the next ‘tobacco’ and industry lobby groups seem to be losing ground as the facts emerge from a smokescreen that has conveniently hidden the dangers of excessive sugar/refined carbohydrate consumption. For years saturated fat has been vilified as the bad guy. Fat was an easy target because it had few allies and by pinning the blame on fat, the issues associated with consumption of sugar/refined carbohydrates could be avoided. Fat, sugar and salt are major contributors to the taste of food. Removing all three would not have consumers coming back so when the 99% fat free message became a feature of many food labels what did the food industry do – they pumped in the sugar and the salt. ‘Everything’ became 99% fat free – apart from the people whose waistlines continued to expand and obesity and all the diseases associated with it became a significant cause of concern. One would think that simple observation of the trend would have caused alarm bells to ring but as so often happens, the inconvenient truth remained buried because the industry lobby was just too powerful. The very sad reality of the ‘fat is bad’ message is that in New Zealand and other countries in the western world, we became addicted to sugary drinks – cereals and baked goods. We crave sugar and I have heard it said that addiction to sugar is worse that an addiction to tobacco or alcohol. Sugar has almost become ubiquitous in our food supply – it’s found everywhere. It would indeed be interesting to assess all the products in a Supermarket which note sugar in the contents. If we removed all of them I imagine the shelves would be all but empty. Check out the amount of sugar in the ice-cream and the yoghurt and the breakfast cereals that the kids love so much. And this is before we consider the massive amounts of sugar found in soft drinks. So why is sugar so bad for us? When it comes to the fat that accumulates around our middle on our thighs and ‘derrieres’, sugar and everything we eat that metabolizes as sugar (refined carbohydrates and grain foods generally) should be prime suspects. It works like this. When we consume sugars, insulin is released by the pancreas to deal with the increase in blood sugar. While the biochemistry is somewhat more complex it’s suffice in this article to say that the role of insulin is to push sugar into storage – sugar that can’t be burned for energy is simply stored as fat. If you want to lose weight think sugar and grain products (in the U.S. they fatten their cattle on whole grains). Sugar does a lot more to us than make us fat. In Nancy Appleton’s (no relation) well known book ‘Lick the Sugar Habit’ she lists 108 problems associated with consumption of sugar. Diabetes is one of the best known and you may recall that some years ago Diabetes was known as Sugar Diabetes (I wonder if the sugar industry lobbyists had any say in changing the name to type 2 Diabetes?).

According to Cardiologist Dr Stephen Sinatra, sugar is the number one dietary contributor to heart disease. Harvard Medical School Professor Judah Folkman MD says that for each 2kgs of fat that you are storing in the body the heart has to pump blood through two miles of blood vessels – a big ‘ask’ for the heart and a very good reason to avoid a principal cause of the build-up of fat. It’s a surprise to many people when they learn that cholesterol production in the body has strong connections with the consumption of sugar. Every time you stimulate the need for insulin to restore blood sugar levels to normal you are likely to be raising your cholesterol. When have we ever heard about reducing our consumption of sugar to control cholesterol? It’s much more convenient to pin the blame on fat. Sugar suppresses the immune system. It has the potential to reduce the body’s defences by 75% or more for up to five hours after ingestion. Linus Pauling talked about this in the 70’s. How much sugar is added to Hospital meals? A lot from what I have seen. Dietary sugars feed harmful intestinal yeasts, fungi, toxic organisms – think Candida ‘thrush’. The preferred fuel for all cancers is glucose. The list of health issues associated with consumption of sugar goes on and on. There are calls from many sectors in the community to tax sugary drinks but I am not sure that this addresses the problem. It seems to me that consumers should be demanding safe non-toxic alternatives to the use of sugar. Replacing sugar in drinks with Stevia would be an excellent option. Stevia is extracted from a plant native to Central and South America. It’s been used in Japan for decades but was banned in the U.S. (presumably because it was in direct competition with Aspartame which is a highly controversial artificial sweetener). For any Mum wanting to make the kids a healthy drink – get a ‘Soda Stream’ – squeeze the juice of a lemon into the water and add a couple of drops of Stevia (Lemon flavoured drops are available from any good health food store). Anyone who takes the time to look closely at why chronic illnesses are an ever increasing problem would find a lot of bells ringing if they investigate the role of sugar in process. John Appleton – john@johnappleton.co.nz www.johnappleton.co.nz Ph: 09-489-9362

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The PumpHouse Theatre: What’s On

The Value of Art in the Community "I see little of more importance to the future of our country and of civilization than full recognition of the place of the artist. If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his/her vision wherever it takes him/her." - John F. Kennedy Many artists and arts providers reading that quote by JFK are probably wishing that full recognition and freedom to pursue artistic vision were indeed possible without having to also accept a hand –tomouth existence. In the current economic climate, created in no small part by decades of adherence to the free-market economic model, the artist finds fewer opportunities to make an adequate living, arts voices increasingly marginalised and arts providers underfunded. Is this fair? Should everyone in a society be expected to only follow a vocational course that results in relentless economic growth? Should every participatory activity in a community be valued in monetary terms? When he mentions that the purpose of ‘art is to nourish the roots of our culture,’ JFK references Ancient Greek Classicism and the philosophical foundations of western civilisation. How does the 21st century society measure the value of art in this role as the compost of healthy communities? In some quarters it doesn’t. From the business sector and employers we hear requests for graduates ready to hit the ground running, tailor-made for various roles in organisations large and small and that arts graduates are less valued as potential candidates. From some in the business sector it seems that art may only be valued if it can be traced to providing an upwardly mobile fiscal result. This indicates a lack of understanding of how innovative and critical thinking,

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brought to the table by an arts education and arts participation can be utilised in the business environment. It’s also indicative of the long developing trend to doaway with in-house training programmes for employees. Why spend time and money training an arts graduate to fit our business needs when we can demand that tertiary education providers churn out ready-mades? (pun re: Marcel Duchamp’s ground-breaking sculptures intended). The late John Gardner, prominent American scholar and author, argued that leaders from all segments of society must accept a larger mission and “recognise that one of the great functions of leaders is to help a society to achieve the best that is in it”. Community and civic leaders alike need to recognise the powerful link between arts and cultural participation and the quality of life within their communities.* So, what is the role of arts organisations like The PumpHouse in this context? American art historian and arts blogger Philippa Pitts, “The role of arts organizations in civil society is constantly evolving. However, in order to be significant in today’s world, arts organizations need to invite their communities to think about the arts and their relevance to social issues in a broader, more global perspective. In this way, arts organizations can both bolster the importance of the arts and assert their own relevance in society” Our remit is to encourage participation in the arts at the local community level. It is at this accessible level that JFK’s ‘roots of culture’ sprouts. Without suitable levels of nourishment we wouldn’t be able to give artists freedom to drive the culture forward, to innovate and

contribute to community development. If an artspace like The PumpHouse is to continue to encourage its community to engage in, participate of and think about the relevance of art then it needs to be valued by all sectors of the community and funded in a meaningful way that allows this to happen. Eco-Fest 2014 – Melissa Gunn talks Bees at Friday Forum "Christopher Robin!" he said in a loud whisper. "Hallo!" "I think the bees suspect something!" "What sort of thing?" "I don't know. But something tells me that they're suspicious!" "Perhaps they think that you're after their honey." "It may be that. You never can tell with bees."*** This year’s Eco-Fest will be acknowledged by The PumpHouse with a special Friday Forum talk about beekeeping by Melissa Gunn from the Kaipatiki Project. A member of Auckland Bee-Keeping Club, she keeps 5 hives in 3 apiaries and wins prizes for her honey, thanks to her bees’ good taste in flowers. Come and hear Melissa share her knowledge of bees. It might inspire some keen gardeners to install a suburban hive. March 21st at 5pm – only $5. *The Wallace Foundation Survey_’Building Participation: New Findings From The Field’ ** www.artsjournal.com – Field notes, Observations and Insights: National Arts Strategy.-What is the role of arts organizations in society & their place in the community? by Philippa Pitts *** Winnie the Pooh, Part 1: In Which We Are Introduced to Winnie-thePooh and Some Bees - A.A.Milne

What's On... @ Pumphouse Sunday March 16th The Auckland Multicultural Festival In The PumpHouse Amphitheatre 1pm – 5pm Free entry

April 14 – May 3 Tim Bray Productions presents The Owl and the Pussycat By Edward Lear Various session times.

Friday March 21st Friday Forum Guest Speaker Melissa Gunn on Bees In the French Rendez-vous Cafe 5pm

May 7 - 17 Tadpole Productions presents Absent Friends By Alan Ayckbourn Tues –Sat 7.30pm Sun 4pm

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Friday June 13 – One night only Soul Food - An Evening with Psychic Medium Kelvin Cruickshank

The Rose Centre: What's on

Coming up at the Rose Centre…

Company Theatre’s first production of 2014 is about to hit the boards! Oscar Wilde’s warm and witty comedy, An Ideal Husband, is a true classic in the style of The Importance of Being Earnest. What makes someone an ideal husband? Should husbands & wives share everything about their past? What are the risks & rewards of absolute trust? Wilde opens our eyes to all these questions and more in a warm, funny & touching play about love and truth.

Company Theatre Presents: An Ideal Husband Dates: 29 March - 12 April, Wednesday to Saturday at 8pm, Sunday 30 March and Sunday 6 April 2pm. Tickets: Adults $25, concessions $20, children $15. Bookings: Phone 09 445 9900 or email info@rosecentre.co.nz

Phoenix Theatre Inc presents: The Vicar of Dibley Phoenix Theatre is presenting three episodes in a stage adaptation of this well-loved hit comedy TV series written by Richard Curtis and Paul Mayhew-Archer, in conjunction with Tiger Aspect Productions. Dates: 15 May to 24 May 2014 Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm Tickets: Adults $25, Concessions (Seniors, Students, Groups of six or more) $20 Bookings: Phone 445 9900 or www.eventfinder.co.nz Episode One, The Arrival: After the sudden and unexpected death of 102 year-old Rev. Pottle, the villagers eagerly await his replacement. To their shock, the new vicar is Geraldine Granger, a “babe with a bobcut and a magnificent bosom” who manages to win them over and find a place in their hearts, all except for David Horton, the pompous, parish council chairman. Episode Two, Dibley Live: To celebrate the 650th anniversary of St. Barnabus's Church, the villagers set up a radio station for a week, and Geraldine holds a competition for the best DJ. Episode Three, The Window and the Weather: A storm hits Dibley, smashing one of the church's stained glass windows. Can the Parish Council raise the money to replace the window? All will be revealed when you come to this hilarious production at The Rose Centre Theatre.

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME @ The Rose Centre

29 April to 3 May 2014

9am – 4pm Tuesday to Friday then One show on Friday and Two Shows on Saturday for Family & Friends ACTING > SINGING > DANCING > SPEECH All aspects of performance will be covered including techniques such as vocal projection, improvisation, speech making, characterisation and stage presence as well as singing and dancing. Open to girls and boys between the ages of 7 and 17, the programme will work in age/ability related groups to ensure everyone is stretched to achieve their full potential. A interesting, fun-filled programme that teaches new skills, enhances existing skills and helps build confidence

Phone 948 6982 or Email info@nytc.co.nz info@nytc.co.nz PO Box 5590 Wellesley St

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SING Concert Come and hear the fabulous voices of the pupils of top singing teacher Janice Webb. With a variety of music from show tunes to opera there is something for everyone, with a dash of dance for good measure!

Sunday 27 April 2014 @ 7pm

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Drama, comedy, music, magic and dance! Open 8:30am - 4pm, Monday - Friday

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Lake House Arts Centre: News

Arty Birthday Party Fun at Lake House! Are you looking for some fun Birthday Party options for your kids? We are offering some great Arty Birthday Party’s with experienced art tutors in one of our pre-setup art studio’s – a great alternative to the chaos and mess of having kid’s parties in your home! Arty Birthday Party options: Fairy Wands and Garlands Who is living at the bottom of your garden...? You guessed it! FAIRIES! You’ll make a sparkly fairy wand and garland for your head, woven with flowers and ribbons to turn you into proper little fairies. $30 per child, 5+ yrs Ceramic Cup or Garden Lamp Make a funky drinking cup or garden lamp of your own design from clay. Children can use their imaginations to attach creatures, flowers, leaves and make beautiful patterns & designs on their cups or lamps. The creations will be bisque fired, glazed, then high-fired in the kiln. $35 per child, 7+ yrs Funky masks You can make a jungle animal mask, your favourite superhero or tv character! Using preshaped paper mache masks that can be cut, shaped, painted and glued on to, kids will create their own special funky mask to wear during the party and take home. $30 per child, 5+yrs

Fashion designer: Design and Paint a t-shirt Design and paint your very own T-shirt using special fabric paints that set when heated. The T-shirts can also be redesigned by cutting slashes & making fringes. $35 per child (Children provide own t-shirt to redesign), 8+ yrs Ring or email (education@lakehousearts.org.nz) for more information or check our website under Classes. Venue Hire at Lake House Have you been searching for somewhere to hold a special event, small conference, meeting or run a course? We may have the perfect space for you! From the moment you step onto the Lake House grounds you are surrounded by the beauty and elegance of this stunning heritage building. Built entirely of heart kauri in the 1800s and relocated in

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MARCH 12TH - 30TH Opening Tuesday March 11th, 5-7pm Work from a talented selection of children’s book illustrators from around the world. In association with NZ Book Month.

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1996 from Takapuna beach and gracefully restored, it now hosts a vibrant community arts centre. The stunning gardens, ample free parking and accessibility to Auckland City makes Lake House an ideal venue for hire. The Lake House complex comprises several different spaces including the delightful onsite Café which can be hired after hours. Venue hire options at Lake House include a formal board/meeting room, larger rooms to hold courses, events or a private party as well as gallery spaces for cocktail functions or events such as book launches. The Lake House exterior grounds are also available for hire and make the loveliest setting for outdoor activities and occasions. We have a digital projector and screens, tea and coffee making facilities available for a small fee and the onsite café can provide catering options. Contact us on venue@lakehousearts.org.nz or check out our website www.lakehousearts.org.nz for more information. The April School Holiday classes are already available on our website so get in quick with your enrolments! For more information on any of our services and activities please check our website www. lakehousearts.org.nz, email info@lakehousearts.org.nz or phone (09) 486 4877. Lake House Arts Centre is located on Fred Thomas Drive (Barry’s Point Reserve) 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.

Northart: News

Judy Blanchard 2012 Whispering in the Wind Mixed media on paper

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Howard Williams and Graham Ambrose in Graham’s studio, February 2014.

Renowned Body Painter, Ecology and Objets d’Art... This month at NorthArt

Northart has had a great start to 2014, having already hosted a very lively and fun members’ exhibition, a survey show of works by renowned photographer Harvey Benge, another photography exhibition by Korean New Zealanders, and a group show by five abstract painters. And there are a whole number of exciting new shows coming up in March. Objects & Images: The art of ceramist Graham Ambrose and photographer Howard Williams opens on March 10. Graham Ambrose was a leading-edge furniture designer before turning his hand to pottery a decade or so ago. His passion for modernist design and, in particular, minimalism continues to influence his work, and he uses bold colour glazes to complement unadorned shapes. He exhibits nationally and internationally and his work is

sought-after by private buyers and collectors both here and overseas. Howard Williams, too, changed course mid career – he was once a ceramist but gave up clay for a camera! While he specialised in photographing art works and local art events (as well as weddings and other bread and butter work) for his day job, he continued to produce his own fine art photography over the years. This is the first occasion, however, that he has exhibited an extensive body of his work and we are delighted to be presenting it at Northart. Other exhibitions coming include “The Inside

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Feeling”, paintings by Judy Blanchard (17 – 28 March) which explore attitudes to the environment, conservation and ecology, and “First Impressions” by New Zealand born and raised, and New York domiciled, Joanne Gair. Joanne is best known as a make-up artist and body painter whose body paintings have been featured regularly in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue from 1999 to more recent editions. She is considered the world's leading trompe-l'œil body painter and make-up artist, and she became famous with a Vanity Fair Demi's Birthday Suit cover of Demi Moore in a body painting in 1992. Her Northart exhibition (30 March – 11 April) will include drawings, monoprints and other works. Northart is fortunate to have a large window frontage which is ideal for displaying works of art and craft as they can be viewed both day and night (the spot lights and wall washes provide an extra dramatic effect in the evenings). In the lead up to Easter, to celebrate this important Christian festival and all it stands for, we invited 14 artists to each create a work based on one of the 14 Stations of the Cross. They are currently on display as a walkby exhibition and will remain in place until Easter Monday (21 April).

Northart, Norman King Square, Ernie Mays Street, Northcote Shopping Centre Phone 09 480 9633 northart@ihug.co.nz www.northart.co.nz Northart is supported by Auckland Council and the Birkenhead Licensing Trust and is open 10am – 4pm daily, evening viewings by arrangement. Admission is free.

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Education: Kristin School

Kristin’s IB Top Scholars Honoured at Government House The academic success of 14 Kristin students was celebrated at the annual International Baccalaureate (IB) Top Scholars’ Awards Ceremony at Government House Auckland on Tuesday night. Now in its third year, the Top Scholar Awards Ceremony honours the New Zealand candidates who achieve a score of 40 points or more, out of a possible 45, in the prestigious IB Diploma. Students who attain this score are ranked in the top 6% of students worldwide. One in six of Kristin’s recent IB Diploma graduates achieved this result. The ceremony, hosted by His Excellency, Lieutenant General the Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae, Governor General of New Zealand, was attended by New Zealand’s top IB Diploma students, their families, IB Heads Caucus of NZ, School Heads and academic dignitaries from throughout the country. His Excellency addressed the guests and presented the awards. Isobel Campbell received special recognition for being one of eight individuals to achieve a perfect score of 45 in her Diploma – something achieved by only 0.2% of IB Diploma candidates worldwide. Following closely behind Isobel were fellow Kristin students Lucy Bayliss (44), Mack Lee (44), Lingshu Liu (43), Nadia Sussman (43), Tabitha Yeoh (43), Alec Xie (42), Celina Chang (41), Isabelle Hunt (41), Holly Thomas (41), Sorina Casvean-Muresan (40), Louis Harden-Bull (40), Ji Youn Kim (40) and Andrew Wetherell (40). At last year’s Senior School Prize-giving, Isobel was awarded the Claudia Wysocki Memorial Trophy for IB Dux of School.

The IB Diploma at Kristin All of Kristin’s Senior School students undertake Level 1 NCEA in Year 11 before being offered the choice to either continue with Levels 2 and 3, or to begin the two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma programme in Year 12. While NCEA and IB are both challenging qualifications, the dual pathways provide the opportunity for students to take greater control of their learning, allowing them to choose an academic format to suit their learning styles and to customise their qualification towards their tertiary aspirations.

Year 5 Scientist Achieves NCEA Success

While most 9-year-olds are yet to fully understand the notion of exams and the NCEA achievement standards that will define their school years in the future, one young Kristin student has excelled well beyond his age group, achieving remarkable results in NCEA Level 1 Science. Currently a Year 6 student in Kristin’s Junior School, Iain Lam has been studying advanced Science since Year 3 when his classroom teacher identified Iain’s exceptional talent for understanding scientific concepts. Iain was identified by an Educational Psychologist and Occupational Therapist as a gifted child with learning difficulties when he was in Year 0 and he skipped Year 1 after the assessment and recommendation from the school. In consultation with Rod Fee, the teacher in charge of Gifted Education and Advanced Inquiry at Kristin, the Junior School pastoral team established a programme that would allow Iain to expand his

science skills while supporting all areas of his at Kristin. “We pride ourselves on offering a development and learning. differentiated programme in all classrooms, so that Through weekly lessons with Rebecca Simpson, there is an appropriate level of challenge in place a science teacher and Senior School House Dean, for all students to extend their learning. Where we and regular maths tutoring, Iain’s knowledge and identify students with exceptional abilities, Kristin is understanding quickly developed, allowing him to able to mobilise resources within our community to officially join the NCEA Level 1 class at the beginning develop their unique skills while taking care to ensure of Year 5 under the guidance of Dawn Sullivan, Head a balanced approach to their overall wellbeing and of Kristin’s Science faculty. education.” After a year at this level, Iain achieved 16 credits Iain will be taking part in NCEA Level 1 Further in Level 1 Science, 12 of which were with Merit. Iain Science this year. stays with his Junior School class for all other literacy subjects and more importantly, still enjoys his social life with his peers in the Junior School. Kristin welcomes applications for the Middle School Scholarship Programme from students entering Year 9 in Term 1 2015. This model, which If you wish to experience the benefits of a Kristin education ensure we receive your application for our brings together Foundation Scholarships before 2pm, Friday 30 May 2014. teachers and support For further information please contact the Registrar, Linda Teagle staff from all three admissions@kristin.school.nz 09 415 9566 Ext 2324 schools, has proven to be a very effective Tuesday 18 March Thursday 3 April way to support the Junior School (Kindergarten - Year 6) academic and pastoral 9.30am (enter at Gate One) needs of gifted children Middle School (Year 7-10) 11.00am (enter at Gate Two) such as Iain. Senior School (Year 11-13) Kristin’s Junior 9.30am (enter at Gate Two) School Principal, Diana Please register attendance 415 9566 ext. 2324 or Patchett, believes that admissions@kristin.school.nz students such as Iain can benefit hugely from a multifaceted approach like what has been demonstrated

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Education: Takapuna Grammar

The Country's Top Paint Scholar Jenny Palmer, one of our 2013 Level 3 Visual Art students, has been awarded full marks for her Paint Scholarship submission. This means that she will be awarded NZQA Top Scholar for 2013 Art-Paint and will be given $2000 a year for the next three years. A total of 90 of the 330 candidates who sent Paint Folios to be considered for a Scholarship award were successful. Ten of these were given “Outstanding Scholarships” and Jenny was placed at the top of this group. Jenny used her sister Rosie as the model for the work she created in paint last year. Like all our Visual Arts Scholarship students Jenny had to submit her practical work on three A1 size folio boards and also complete an eight-page workbook. Through sketches, paint studies, artist investigations and reflective comments about her own work, this book expanded on the ideas she explored in her folio. Here is a short extract from Jenny’s writings about her work, some of which is featured on this page: “The aesthetics of my folio are concerned with the dynamic tension between the complexity and simplicity inherent in Japanese art. The female figure transforms constantly in terms of representation. She begins as a somewhat submissive, sensual, and perhaps even unidentifiable body, however her presence and vibrancy increases whilst her voyeuristic connotations decrease. Instead of being devoured by the viewer’s non-consented gaze, she demands respect from the on-looker with her own empowered perspective.” Jenny will attend AUT this year to study for a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts. Later in the year, Jenny’s folio in its entirety will be in NZQA’s travelling exhibition, “Top Art”.

Jenny Palmer.

4th Senior Gala Lunch

Matt Chandler acknowledging his ton.

Takapuna Grammar Batsmen Excel Batsmen Matt Chandler and Sam Hinds produced a remarkable opening partnership of 231, batting first against Westlake Boys High School 3rd XI in the Auckland Cricket Secondary Schools’ Cricket Premier 1B (45 over) competition. It would be a matter for the historians to scour the records and confirm whether in fact 231 is a school record for an opening partnership in a limited overs match; however no-one at the school can remember such a feat. Perhaps not since the days of the great Bert Sutcliffe has such a first-wicket score been posted on the playing fields of Takapuna Grammar School. The partnership was finally broken when Chandler was out caught in the 37th over for 86 runs. Earlier, Hinds had reached his maiden century. He batted on strongly and was eventually out caught in the 39th over for a magnificent 114 from only 109 deliveries. Hinds and Chandler between them scored 19 fours and 3 sixes. TGS completed their innings with an astonishing total of 312 for 3. In reply, and in the face of some very accurate bowling and fielding, Westlake were all out for 79 runs, in the 28th over.

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The Korean community celebrate their elders each year with a lunch, to which seniors and their families are invited along with Korean War veterans, to acknowledge their contribution during the Korean conflict. School students perform a welcome A packed Hall, with seniors , enjoying their day. haka, and singers and dancers entertain many hundreds of guests before a banquet is served. This year honoured guests included the Prime Minster Mr John Key, The Korean Consul in Auckland, Mr Yiho Pak, and MPs Maggie Barry and Melissa Lee. The function is organised and sponsored by the Hi-well Charitable Trust, led by Mr Lim. After celebratory speeches and the cutting of a cake, traditional Korean games were played for prizes and all guests left with a “gift basket” of Hi-well products.

The arrival of the PM, greeted by acting Principal, Mr Brian Wynn (on right), with, from left, Mr Lim (Hi-well Charitable Trust), Maggie Barry, and Mr Michael Park.

Education: Pinehurst School

Pinehurst Students Top NZ in Cambridge International Examinations Warm congratulations to Peter Kim (Enterprise) and Krystal Feng (Environmental Management) who have received Top in New Zealand (High Achievement Awards) at IGCSE level. Pinehurst School had exceptional results keeping up with their year on year improvement for overall results.

Lydia Ko Returns to School, Delighting Primary Students

Pinehurst is a premier, independent school for students aged 5 to 18, based in Albany on Auckland’s North Shore.

Year 5 Pinehurst students were excited to meet with Lydia when she returned to school between tournaments last month. Lydia signed class members’ school diaries and received a big cheer of good luck for the Australian Open where she achieved a tremendous third place.

OPEN DAY: WED 12 MARCH PRIMARY TOUR

With an emphasis on individual attention JUNIOR & SENIOR and a total school roll COLLEGE TOUR of only 850, Pinehurst 1:30pm 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. 9:30am

A global leader in Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), Pinehurst offers an EXTENSIVE ACADEMIC, SPORTS AND ARTS CURRICULUM, taught by 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.

Lydia has a relaxed chat with Year 5 teacher Mr David Peebles and class members.

Pinehurst Student named Halberg Awards Supreme Award Winner Congratulations to Year 13 Pinehurst School Student Lydia Ko who dominated the Halberg Awards, crowned Sportswoman of the Year and taking out the overall Supreme Award. Unfortunately Lydia was unable to attend the ceremony as she was away in Melbourne participating in the Australian Open at the time. Congratulations Lydia from Pinehurst School for yet another outstanding achievement.

For further information, or to book a personal tour, contact our enrolment manager Heather Mills on (09) 414 0960 ext 614 or email enrolment@pinehurst.school.nz.

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Education: Rosmini College

Rosmini 1st XI Cricket 2014 - Nudgee Development Tour The Rosmini 1st 11 Development Squad took their traditional tour to Nudgee, Brisbane in January 2014. The tour exceeded all of the coaches’ expectations in many ways and affirmed for all involved why this Cricket carnival remains the highlight for any potential 1st 11 cricketers at Rosmini. Usually, Rosmini would expect to return home with a couple of wins against the Aussies, who are typically very hard to beat on home soil and in the extreme heat of Queensland. This year we came home with 4 wins from 6 games and a squad which worked very hard and fostered a wonderful environment in which the players had an extremely enjoyable time together. The most pleasing thing about the team was the all-round contribution so many players made with handfuls of them getting either runs, wickets or showcasing their skills in the field. The younger guys stepped up enormously and made a very significant contribution. Well done to Josh and Shaun on leading the team so well, and a special thanks to the older boys ensuring the young lads fitted in so seamlessly.

This year we came home with 4 wins from 6 games and a squad which worked very hard and fostered a wonderful environment …

Our results in Nudgee 2014 1. Beat SJC Gregory Terrace by 51 runs 2. Lost to St Patricks, Sydney by 42 runs 3. Beat St Pat’s Ballarat by 41 runs 4. Beat St Laurence’s by 1 wicket 5. Lost to Trinity College by 65 runs 6. Beat SJC Nudgee College by 50 runs

The Rosmini 1st XI Development squad: Josh Hilton Jones (Captain), Sean Cook (V/C), Fraser Conway, Jonno Mannes, Jack Fitzgibbon, Josh Du Rand, Kieran Seedall, Scott Martin, Zakk Finlay, Sam Bowden, Ryan Harrison, Tom Barham, Niko Weerakoon and Jack Clothier. Coaches: Jean Du Rand, Damian Fitzgibbon, TIC on tour - Mr Tim Rout, Manager on tour - Amita Weerakoon

National Quad Champs for Rosmini Racer In between studying for his NCEA exams, Rosmini student Lucas Burborough (Y11) competed in the NZ ATV Championship in Te Kuiti. Lucas raced a Yamaha 250 Quad Bike. He has only been racing for three years. His first national outing in 2011 he came 10th, his second outing (in the South Island) in 2012 he came 6th and in 2013 he came 2nd. The day started out with his bike playing up so it was decided to race the spare bike which was taken down just for parts. He had consistent second placings in the first five races. Then in the sixth race the three Auckland ATV Club team mates (Lucas, Tyla Nairn and Levi Nairn both from Orewa College) had a major crash. Levi fell off his bike which careened into Lucas as he was passing. This in turn sent Lucas off the track with the bike rolling several times hitting him on the side of the head as he was getting up. Luckily he was wearing all his protective gear which saved him from any injury. But the bike was wrecked. He could not continue in this race. So it was back onto his original bike for the last two races and came second in them both. This placed him out front for coming second overall. He was a mere 2 points in front of third place. Now that he has gained a top placing he has moved onto a Suzuki 450 Quad and will be competing this year in the Open Class. This is the class his brother Sean, a Rosmini Old Boy, won back in 2011.

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Cadet 150 This year the NZ Cadet Forces celebrated a huge milestone – 150 years of Cadet Forces in NZ – making it the oldest youth group of its kind in the country. It began in Dunedin in 1864 and is now a nationwide and progressive youth organisation. Around 1200 Army, Navy & Air Force cadets and Officers attended the week long celebrations at the end of January which included a delegation of cadets from around the world including Canada and Australia. The celebrations were held at Waiouru Army Base and all 1200 cadets and officers marched in front of the Governor General – Lieutenant General The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae making it the largest parade of cadets in fifty years. Cadets took part in a number of military activities including flying, tramping, sailing, shooting, medical evacuation scenarios, orienteering, mountain biking, archery, concourse, mud run – to name a few. Corporal John Lalor (North Shore Cadet Forces – Army) is in Year 13 at Rosmini College. He was introduced to Cadets by a friend at school in Year 10 who was already attending Cadets. He invited John along as a visitor a few times and John was hooked. Thanks to Rosmini giving John special permission to

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attend the Cadet 150 celebrations (which overlapped the start of the school year) he was able to go to Waiouru and benefit from the fantastic opportunities offered at the celebration. Leadership, self belief, confidence and teamwork are some of the skills learned at Cadets, all of which have had a part in assisting John to become the Prefect and Peer Support member that he is at Rosmini today.

Cadets took part in a number of military activities including flying, tramping, sailing, shooting, medical evacuation scenarios, orienteering, mountain biking, archery, concourse, mud run – to name a few.

Education: Westlake Boys High School

Westlake Boys Celebrates Best Ever Academic Results On Friday 21st February Westlake Boys’ High School staged its annual Scholars’ Assembly celebrating another year of outstanding academic results. 2013 was the school’s best academic year ever for both NCEA as well as Cambridge Examinations results. 97% of students passed either Level 1 or IGCSE in Year 11; 95% did the same in Year 12 and 93% in Year 13. 125 Scholarships were awarded to 59 scholars. There were six national Outstanding Scholars placing Westlake Boys students in the top 60 of all students in the country. Westlake Boys’ High School was one of only four schools in New Zealand to achieve over 100 Scholarships. This feat places Westlake Boys alongside two other boys’ schools, Wellington Boys’ and Auckland Grammar, as one of the top three Scholarship schools in the country. Westlake Boys’ highest academic honour was awarded to Samir Walsh when he was named Dux for 2013. Sam showed a rare breadth of ability in achieving two Outstanding Scholarships in Economics and Media Studies as well as Scholarships in English, Statistics and Geography, a Top In New Zealand result for Cambridge A Level Economics and four Grade A*(over 90%) passes in his Cambridge International A Level Examinations. 2013 Head Boy Jesse Medcalf was named 2013 Proxime Accessit, realising a record seven Scholarships. On top of all the extra work his student leadership role required, Jesse managed to attain an Outstanding Scholarship in History and Scholarships in English, Art History, Media, Economics, Classical Studies and Physical Education as well as three Grade A* and one Grade A pass in his Cambridge A Level exams. Other Outstanding Scholars were Kevin Howe with Outstanding Scholarships in Biology and Chemistry, Scholarships in English and Media Studies and 1 A*, 2 A and 1 B passes at Cambridge A Level; Zi Cong Wang with an Outstanding Scholarship in Classical Studies, Scholarships in English, Art History, Media and History and 3 A* passes at Cambridge A Level; Samuel Lie with an Outstanding Scholarship in Chemistry, Scholarships in English, Calculus, Statistics and Media Studies and two A* and two A passes at Cambridge A Level and James Rankin who achieved Joel Zaia was named Westlake an Outstanding Scholarship in Physical Education, Scholarships in English, Art History, Media, Economics Boys’ Top NCEA Scholar for 2013. He achieved 102 Level 3 and Classical Studies as well as three A* passes at NCEA credits at excellence. Cambridge A Level.

Outstanding Scholarship recipients (from L to R) Samir Walsh, Kevin Howe, James Rankin, Jesse Medcalf and Samuel Lie (absent: Zi Cong Weng).

2013 Westlake Boys Dux Samir Walsh pictured with 2013 Head Boy and Proxime Accessit, Jesse Medcalf.

Three Top in the World Results for Westlake Students Ten Westlake Boys’ High School students accomplished exceptional results in the 2013 Cambridge International Examinations including three Top in the World and six Top in New Zealand subject results. Their achievements were recognised at the Association of Cambridge Schools in New Zealand annual dinner that took place at Westlake on Thursday 20th February. Jared Grove A Level Physical Education Top of the World Sam Walsh A Level Economics Top of New Zealand Jack Meng A Level Applied ICT Top of the World Benedict Lie IGCSE Foreign Language High Achievement Mandarin Chinese Carl Bennett IGCSE Information & Comm- Top of New Zealand unication Technology Daniel Lee IGCSE History Top of the World Greg Vukets IGCSE First Language English Top of New Zealand Ihtishaam Muhammed IGCSE Foreign Language French Top of New Zealand Logan Hunt IGCSE Physical Education Top of New Zealand Riley Cahill IGCSE Business Studies Top of New Zealand

Headmaster Mr David Ferguson, Samir Walsh, Jack Meng, Ihtishaam Muhammed, Benedict Lie, Carl Bennett, Daniel Lee, Logan Hunt, Greg Vukets, Deputy Headmaster Mr Arnold van den Heuvel.

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Education: Westlake Girls High School

The New Zealand School of Dance Associates

Programme…

…nurtures the next generation of New Zealand dancers. Year 9 student Breana Drummond auditioned at the end of last year to become a ‘Junior Associates’ of New Zealand School of Dance as a ballet major and was very fortunate to be one of 8 girls and 6 boys selected from throughout New Zealand. The programme caters for a small number of exceptionally talented young students, aged 13 - 16, who show potential for classical and/or contemporary dance training. The aim of the Associates programme (formerly Junior Associates) is to provide complementary training whilst pupils continue to study with their own dance teacher. The programme is intended for dancers considering full-time training at the New Zealand School of Dance. Associates are appraised throughout the course by NZSD faculty and teachers on their suitability for further training Classes are held at the NZSD on four weekends a year for the Associates, who travel from all over New Zealand to participate in the programme.

Korean Art Exhibition Our purpose within the Art Department at Westlake Girls High School is to inspire students to reach the top of their creative and imaginative potential by demonstrating their outstanding talent through Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Photography and Design. With the many cultures we have at Westlake we see the importance of demonstrating international diversity and show the eclectic subject that is Art. We are extremely honoured to exhibit the art works from the Changwon Myeongji Girls High School in South Korea.

The exhibition emphasises the strong connection between culture and art Through the use of simplistic resources such as the use of a pen, Changwon Myeongji Girls

display their advanced knowledge in drawing techniques (cross-hatching and shading) creating depth, detail, tone and shaded elements to their art work. To see how the students from South Korea can create simple yet extremely complex pieces of art demonstrates to us at Westlake that Art is not determined by the variety of resources but by the originality, ingenuity and innovative talent from the Artists. The exhibition emphasises the strong connection between culture and art, and how art can be appreciated and inspiring to all countries around the world.

Swimming Westlake Girls swimmers attend the North Harbour Zone Championships at the Millennium Institute winning numerous events. Student Yeonsu Lee won the Girls 14-14 50m butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle individual events. She then teamed up with Tayla Clement, Ella Cripps and Yeonji Lee to win the Girls Open 200m Fly relay. She was also a part of the relay team that won the Girls 14-15 200m Medley. Team members included; Georgia Walker, Ella Cripps and Yeonji Lee.

Georgia Walker recently attended the NZ Junior Champs in Wellington where she won 5 Medals in her age group

New Zealand Rowing Club Championships A number of Westlake students attended the New Zealand Club Rowing Championships at Lake Karapiro with the school crew winning the Women’s U19 4’s. This is an outstanding achievement for the crew of Jess Remington, Poppy Logan, Renee Scott-French,

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Sian Anderson and cox Amber Fordham. This is the first ever club national title won by Westlake girl’s school crews and the first time the Women’s U19 4 has been won by an Under 17 crew. All of these girls now get automatic junior trials for NZ crews.

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Morgan Blind won the Girls 13 and Under 50m Freestyle then teamed up with Chloe Yeo, Isobella Hillman and Isabella Lloyd to win the Girls 13 and Under 200m Medley relay. The relay team of Yeonji Lee, Georgia Walker, Isobella Hillman and Morgan Blind also claimed the Girls 13 and Under Freestyle event. Georgia Walker recently attended the NZ Junior Champs in Wellington where she won 5 Medals in her age group, 2 Gold’s in the 400 IM & 200 Backstroke and 3 Bronze in the 200 IM, 50 & 100m backstroke.

Outdoor adventures with William Pike

William Pike.

William is a well-known Shore identity, a sought-after motivational speaker and an accessible role model to New Zealand youth. He was one of two young climbers caught in a volcanic eruption on the slopes of Mount Ruapehu in 2007. William is passionate about the outdoors and education and has worked as a primary school teacher on the North Shore. However, an exit from teaching has seen William set up the William Pike Challenge Award which is a popular Intermediate and Middle School outdoor education programme run over one school year. He is a monthly columnist for Channel Magazine.

What gets you out I was so warm and snug in my sleeping bag when the alarm went off at 4.30am. The air temperature would have been around -10°C and my nostrils were stinging with each breath. I was very reluctant to get out of my sleeping bag. Kneeling at the tent entrance and reaching outside to grab my boot, I wasn’t surprised to find it well frozen. I should have kept it in my sleeping bag, along with my prosthetic leg. I slowly brought myself to life and stood upright in a cold boot, warm socket and scanned the ice with my headlamp. Looking skywards I was greeted by a few billion bright stars. Getting out of bed was already worth it. As my mates and I left our tent and forged up the side of Mt. Ngauruhoe, our world was quiet and beautiful. We kept plugging away for over an hour until I saw a good photo opportunity, at least half way up the mountain. I steadied myself on the 45 degree icy slope, felt my crampons slip a little on the bullet-proof ice and took my pack off to reach my camera and tri-pod. I ignored a comment from someone suggesting I double check to see if the shoulder strap of my pack was secure around my ice axe which was now hammered into the ice. I took photos of the breath-taking environment that lay below. I reached for my bag to re-pack the camera gear and it was gone. The damn thing must have jumped off my ice axe all by itself. Silently and effortlessly it slid away into the darkness and to the bottom of the mountain. Bugger! All my essential gear (including sunglasses/goggles) was gone and in less than an hour I knew I would find it difficult to see with the sun’s reflection bouncing off the blue ice and into my eyes. I had got up early, braved the cold, steep ice, lost my gear After losing my bag. and now I had to turn around. I watched my

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mates soldier on towards the top of Mt. Ngauruhoe. It was about that time I asked myself, what the hell am I doing up here? Walking back down the mountain, I knew damn well why I was there. I was chasing that feeling of elation and satisfaction I knew I’d get when standing on top of Mt. Ngauruhoe to watch the sunrise. Except, today clearly wasn’t my day. As I picked my way down the mountain, I squinted into the sunlight and began to think about how lucky I am, to firstly have a hobby like mountaineering, and secondly to be so passionate about it. Any opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors makes me want to jump out of my sleeping bag, no matter how cold or tired I am. Without having a challenging hobby or sport in my life, I wondered what I would have to motivate me on a daily basis. How else would I be able to put that much excitement and adventure into my life? What would I have to put my daily life into perspective? I like being able to compare putting on a frozen boot and a cold leg to life’s daily squabbles that really are insignificant in the grand scheme of things. I like savoring a memory from an outdoor trip, or anticipating an upcoming adventure when I’m battling through projects at work. The outdoors certainly won’t motivate everyone, but I reckon everyone needs to be passionate about something. What are you passionate about that spices up your life? P.s I did find my bag - nestled amongst a rocky outcrop a long, long Found my bag! way down the mountain with all it’s contents in one piece.

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Retirement: The Poynton

Stunning Stage 3 all set for opening 55 apartments and a bowling green will soon be added to The Poynton. If you’ve driven past The Poynton retirement village along Shakespeare Road, you will no doubt have noticed the new apartments taking shape. What you’re seeing is Stage 3 of a four stage development process which is being overseen by Metlifecare’s Development Manager, Peter Kerrigan. When Stage 3 is finished there will be 55 new apartments – made up of one, two and three bedroom options, plus a much anticipated bowling green which will be a huge hit with new and existing residents alike! The first part of Stage 3 is scheduled for completion in April and, according to Peter, everything is right on track. “I couldn’t be happier with how Stage 3 is progressing. Every big project brings its own set of challenges, however, this one is tracking exceptionally well. We have a large number of apartments virtually complete and now it’s just a matter of putting in the finishing touches so they’re 100% perfect.” A big part of Peter’s role is working with Site Manager, Neville McAnnalley, from head contractor Haydn & Rollett. “By taking a collaborative approach we ensure we get the best outcome,” says Neville who manages 70 to 80 construction workers each day. Neville is also responsible for making sure The Poynton’s existing residents are well informed of the construction process. “We give The Poynton residents an update of what we’ll be doing in the coming week, we make them aware of potential noise issues and show them on a plan where this activity will be taking place,” says Neville. “They appreciate the communication and many of them have taken a great interest in our progress.” While Peter and Neville keep construction on track, Sales Executive Jan Fisher works with people who are interested in finding the living option that best suits their budget and lifestyle. “Demand for the new Stage 3 apartments has been high. Having said that, there are some fantastic options waiting for those who get in quick – like the stunning sunny north facing ground floor apartments that are perfect for those who want the ease of apartment living, but still

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Demand for the new Stage 3 apartments has been high. Having said that, there are some fantastic options waiting for those who get in quick want indoor and outdoor flow to a garden and patio area,” says Jan. The community side of living will also prove to be a big hit with the residents. “In December we had a get-together with all the new residents who will be moving into the village in May. Well, as it turned out, there were plenty of them who were already friends or knew of each other. So you can imagine how much fun they are all going to have when they’re all living in the same village. Most of them can’t wait,” says Village Manager Lynda Hull. Come the middle of May, Stage 3 will be completely finished, including the bowling green and the exterior landscaping that runs along Shakespeare Road and the North Shore Hospital Access Road. To find out more about our new Stage 3 apartments, first-class village facilities and our vibrant community living, simply call us on 09 488 5711.

Retirement will be redefined for those who act now. Stage 3 luxury apartments are going fast. Without question, The Poynton has set the standard for retirement village living on the North Shore. The first two stages are complete and full of happy residents, and right now there is a new opportunity to take your place in this exceptional retirement community. Stage 3 construction is on track for completion in May 2014, and will feature a range of luxury apartments, colourful landscaped gardens providing privacy

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Accountancy: with Matthew Bellingham, Bellingham Wallace This month Matt Bellingham, our regular contributor on accountancy matters, talks end of year tax planning...

Guide to year-end tax planning

For the majority of businesses, 31 March is the end of their financial year and the last day their accountant has to file their 2013 tax return. As this date approaches, there are steps you can take that will not only save you time – they can also save you money and ensure you get the best value from your accountant. Expenses. Provided they haven’t already been capitalised on the balance sheet, certain expenses can be prepaid in March and claimed as a tax deduction in the year to 31 March, regardless of the amount e.g. stationery, journal/paper subscriptions, courier and postal charges and even accounting fees. Other expenses, such as rent, advertising and insurance, can be prepaid but are subject to certain limit restrictions. Limits vary, so it is always a good idea to discuss any plans you have to prepay expenses with your accountant first. For businesses that may have been stung with legal fees, the good news is that these are also a tax deductible expense, provided the total is $10,000 or less. Finally, with the Christmas season behind us, it’s worth reminding businesses to review their entertainment expenses. These are either 50% or 100% deductible, and those that are 50% deductible will require a GST adjustment. Bad debt. To claim a deduction for a bad debt, the debt must be shown to have been written off during the year and there must be evidence of the recovery efforts taken. If bad debts are not written off prior to 31 March, you’ll lose the deduction until the following year. If you do manage to collect them later, the collection can be coded to “bad debts recovered’. Stock value. This can have a significant impact on the taxable profit of any business. Therefore it is important to conduct a stock take on or around 31 March. Not doing so could not only lead to misreported profits, but also tax penalties. Make sure you scrap any obsolete or damaged stock. If it has lost its value then it’s only taking up space. You also have the option to value any trading stock at cost, market, or replacement value, whichever is the lower amount, provided you keep a record of what you've done. Fixed assets. Remember assets can be written off to provide a reasonable tax benefit, provided that: • They are no longer used by the business • There is no intention to use them in future • Their book value is less than the cost of disposal Any new assets should be reviewed to ensure any that cost more than $500 are capitalised for tax purposes. This can often be overlooked especially where new assets are expensed for accounting purposes. Finally, it is also not uncommon for

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some assets to be incorrectly coded to repairs and maintenance, so reviewing your asset register is an opportunity to remedy this. Year-end tax planning also relies on businesses being up-to-date with current regulations and market conditions. Mixed-use asset. The rules have changed and this will have implications on the 2013/14 financial year. While the new rules have been well publicised, anyone with potential mixed-use assets should familiarise themselves with the changes and the main implications. If you have a mixed-use asset held by a company, the government is granting a no tax cost concession for the asset to be moved out of the company, provided this is done before 1 April 2014. The benefit: most companies will be entitled to full interest deductions for any interest bearing debt. However, there are some exceptions, so discuss your plans with your accountant first. R&M. It may be worthwhile undertaking any scheduled repairs and maintenance before 31 March to obtain a full tax deduction. However, due to the building depreciation rules, some repairs may be deemed as capital improvements and therefore offer no tax deductible benefit. Speak to your accountant before commencing a project, they will be able to advise if the work is a capital cost and non-deductible as part of the building structure, or a deductible maintenance item. Provisional Tax increase: The pick-up in the manufacturing and construction sectors is expected to create a ripple effect that will positively affect many of the businesses that support these sectors, either directly or indirectly. The downside of this success is likely to be a higher Provisional Tax bill, which many businesses will only find out at year-end. Tax pooling is one way of protecting your cash flow and mitigating any penalties that could result from late tax payment. While all these steps are important, preparing for the end of the financial year is something that really should be worked on all year round by adopting good systems and continuously improving your reporting processes. Your efforts here will also help instil good governance practices, which are fast becoming the pillars of marketleading organisations. So instead of simply getting through the end of year, let’s try to take something away from it that can help improve business in the long term. Contact Bellingham Wallace on 09 309 7851 or visit www.bellinghamwallace.co.nz

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Education: Peter Clague, Kristin School Kristin School's Executive Principal, Peter Clague, reflects upon what we feed our minds.

Play Well

Peter Clague, Executive Principal.

Kristin's Executive Principal, Peter Clague, ponders whether we are raising our children as artists or artisans? As far as I can recollect, my first car was blue. It was also yellow, red and green. It had eight wheels, one pair of which I stole while my brother wasn’t looking. I’m sure I crashed that car hundreds of times, but I never broke a single part. If there was ever a better childhood toy than Lego, I can’t recall it. But ohhh, what has happened to Lego? Unlike a few other favourites (Meccano, Spirograph, Etch-a-Sketch anyone?), Lego is still with us, as popular and prolific as it was 40 years ago. But where parents once bought blocks by the bucket, they now buy themed sets. And though the pieces still interlock in the same ingenious fashion, they are almost unrecognisable from the basics that I knew. Themed sets come with everything from tiny prefabricated light sabres to interactive ATM machines. The single currency my siblings and I knew as we lay on the lounge floor trading pieces essential for our latest creations were blocks that varied only in height, width or length. If we had wanted a light sabre (had we even known what one was back then) we would have built it from scratch. Necessity really is the mother of invention. Invention was the key to Lego’s appeal for us. The fun of building, breaking, and rebuilding whatever took our fancy, that’s where the challenge lay. We learnt through trial and error, through testing and refining. More wheels don’t make things go faster – the increased friction actually slows them up. The walls of buildings need to interlock with each other occasionally or they fall over. Cats don’t like helmets. I may not have grown up to be a mechanic, a bricklayer, or a vet, but I gained some valuable understandings about how things work. Contrast that with today’s experience of building a Lego set. Certainly there are still valuable skills and experiences to be gained: following instructions with care and the sense of satisfaction upon completion. But the words “I’m finished” are not something I have ever associated with Lego. Had we ever uttered them, our parents would have simply said “Well, build something else.” Today, many children would consider it sacrilege to convert their immaculate Jedi Interceptor into a homemade bulldozer or their Hogwarts Castle into a skyscraper. In many bedrooms, ‘completed’ Lego models sit on the shelf, an end unto themselves. From creation to replication - therein seems to lie the change in Lego. Teaching our children to be artisans who can recreate objects, carefully and methodically crafting them from a template, is a useful skill. But encouraging them to be artists, with the confidence and creativity to create and refine original designs, may be more useful still. The ability to innovate is increasingly considered to be an essential quality in the modern life. Where better to acquire the confidence to build from scratch, the patience to experiment, and the resilience to learn from failures than on the playroom floor surrounded by a pile of multi-coloured bricks? Which leads to the other insidious change – from collaborative to solo pursuits. My Lego memories are communal, they are of competition and co-operation. There were highest tower races, last-car-standing demolition derbies, joint construction projects and endless haggling as my brothers and sisters and I bartered for pieces from each other’s piles. It seemed no accident that the name Lego came from the Danish phrase ‘leg godt’ meaning ‘play well’. It’s true that, once built, a modern day themed set does provide the basis for interactive play. But does it replace the lifelessons of building together? Then again, perhaps I’m just being curmudgeonly. Having recently seen the Lego Star Wars Wii game being played in virtual reality on a big screen, I should be glad that the solid little plastic bricks of my childhood still even exist. Nevertheless, I challenge parents to the following next time you are cleaning your child’s room: 1. ‘Accidently’ drop two or three of their completed Lego models on the floor 2. If they still have the original instruction sheets, hide them 3. When they get home from school, tell them to rebuild it 4. Better still, challenge them to build something completely different.

Talking Trusts: Tammy McLeod, Davenports This monthly column is provided by 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 Tammy McLeod. Women’s Lawyers’ Association and is a current co-convenor of the NZICA Trust Special Interest Group.

Linda, Peter & Tom

Linda and Peter had been thinking of selling their house for ages. The market was buoyant so it was a good time sell and they knew that it was time to downsize. Their house was in a trust and had been for a number of years, so they rang the independent trustee to let him know that they were listing the property with an agency. Completely coincidentally at the same time as putting their house on the market, Linda and Peter were invited to a wedding of a close friend’s daughter in Sydney. They happily accepted the invitation and made plans for their trip. Within two days of putting their house on the market, they had an offer which exceeded their expectations. Delighted, they accepted, signed the agreement, and arranged for their independent trustee to sign as well. Settlement was set down for the week of their trip to Sydney, which worked out fine as they had already decided to move out of the house the week before and stay with their son, Tom, for a while until they found something they really wanted to buy. Linda and Peter knew there was some paperwork to sign with the lawyer, but they had given Tom power of attorney under an enduring power of attorney relating to property, so knew that he would be able to pop into the lawyer to sign any documents on their behalf. They couldn’t believe it when they got the call in Sydney from a panicked Tom saying that the lawyer told him that he wasn’t able to sign the documents by way of enduring power of attorney. When Linda and Peter had put in place the enduring powers of attorney, they had naturally assumed that whoever they appointed (in this case their son, Tom) would be able to sign on their behalf as trustees of their trust. This isn’t the case. Trustees are not able to delegate their powers as trustee by way of enduring power of attorney. In fact, trustees can only delegate their powers (ie get someone to sign on their behalf if they have signed a deed of delegation and power of attorney which is a different document to the enduring power of attorney document. This can only be used if the trustee is either out of the country or temporarily physically incapacitated (not mentally incapable). In this instance, Tom was unable to sign the documents for the trust, causing delay and stress for the settlement of the trust’s property. To ensure you don't make the same mistake, take advice. Contact: Tammy McLeod, Email: tammy.mcleod@davenportsharbour.co.nz or visit: www.davenportsharbour.co.nz

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Insurance & Risk Protection: Billing & Associates, Milford

Ensure you insure ...don’t forget and regret!

If you are considering reviewing your insurance and risk protection then local business Billing & Associates is the answer. Chris and Carole Billing have years of experience in the industry and are conveniently based in Milford.

"We are proud to have helped our clients with their risk protection over many years and it is always a great pleasure for us to know that what we have recommended has been life changing for many of our clients," says Chris Billing. "A trauma can occur at any time and although we often think about protecting ourselves in the event of an untimely death, a medical trauma can occur requiring a change for the entire family situation. Not only the person suffering the trauma is affected, but they will need help by a family member or caregiver to rehabilitate and return to their normal life."

Billing & Associates were awarded the Apex Lifetime Award by Sovereign for their business achievements and service to their clients in 2013. Chris says that this often takes additional funds for all parties to be able to give their loved one support. "We have a no nonsense approach to giving advice to our clients and will happily sit down and analyse each person’s situation to give the best advice. Seeing what a lump sum of money can do to help our clients and keep their lives running near normal is what we enjoy and find the most satisfying about our work. Trauma cover can be a one off lump sum or paid progressively depending on the severity of the trauma." Billing & Associates were awarded the Apex Lifetime Award by Sovereign for their business achievements and service to their clients in 2013. The award reflected their total professionalism in the insurance industry over a long period. “Our style is no fuss and we use plain language so that our clients can understand us well," adds Chris Billing. "A huge number of our clients have been with us for many years and it is a thrill that we are now helping the married children of many of our original clients to protect their own families. The insurance industry is forever changing and we are well experienced to keep our clients informed and up to date with new products and regulations." Chris Billing has been in the insurance industry for well over 40 years and formed Chris Billing Insurance Services in 1996, specialising in risk protection

brokering and assisting both families and businesses with their requirements. Married to Carole, he has been a member of the Professional Advisors Association since 1993 and is a Justice of the Peace (JP). Carole Billing entered the Life Insurance Industry in 1989 with NZI Life in Takapuna and helped Chris form Billing & Associates Insurance Services in 1996. She is a member of the PAA (Professional Advisers Association). Both Chris and Carole have the NZQA Level 5 Certificate in Financial Services – Insurance Advice. Chris and Carole welcome your enquiry for a no obligation health check of your risk protection. As their slogan says 'Ensure you insure ....don’t forget and regret!' Contact them today. Billing & Associates Insurance Services, Phone 486 3266, Email: admin@billinginsurance.co.nz or visit www.billinginsurance.co.nz

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Talking Tax: Chris Lindsay, Lindsay Tax Solutions This regular column is provided by Chris Lindsay (B.Com CA), a Director at Lindsay Tax Solutions Ltd. Chris is a Chartered Accountant and tax specialist based on the North Shore. Chris has worked in the tax field for over 20 years and advises businesses on a range of tax issues including structuring when buying and selling businesses, handling IRD audits, expanding overseas and reviewing existing structures. In this issue he covers business structures in relation to tax.

Takapuna News:

France comes to Takapuna Chris Lindsay.

Do You Have the Best Business Structure?

To celebrate the Berkeley Cinema in Takapuna staging the Alliance Francaise French Film Festival (February 28th to March 16th) Takapuna has taken on a French flavour in recent times. These photos come from the French Night Markets, complete with Dancers, held in the Hurstmere Green in mid February which also included a French Waiter Racing event held in McKenzies.

The benefits of the Look-Through Company (LTC) structure The optimal business structure should factor in many things, including: Commercial aims; Family situation; Risks; Flexibility on exit; Tax. The right structure will vary from situation to situation. The usual suspects include: Sole trader; Partnership (General or Limited); Company; Trading trust. This article highlights some of the benefits of the Look-Through Company (LTC) structure. Look-Through Companies (LTC) An LTC is a standard company, which has elected to become tax transparent. As a result, the shareholders of the LTC are deemed to derive the LTC’s income and pay the tax. The benefits of the LTC structure include: • Less tax being paid at the shareholder level, where the shareholders are on lower marginal tax rates than the company tax rate. • No tax being paid at the shareholder level where the shareholder has tax losses brought forward or recurring tax losses. • Where the shareholder is a trust, the LTC income can be taxed in the trustees’ hands or in the hands of beneficiaries. • Where the shareholder is a non-resident, double taxation may be eliminated. • If the LTC incurs a tax loss, the tax loss in not trapped in the company but flows through to the shareholders and can generally be used by the shareholders. • An existing company with fully-imputed retained earnings does not trigger a 5% tax cost on distribution of those retained earnings once the company is an LTC. • Capital gains can be distributed without having to wind up the company • Assets can be sold to associated entities without creating associated person capital gains i.e. more flexibility with restructuring • Double taxation may be eliminated when investing or trading in an overseas country. The LTC structure can be ideal for businesses as it provides the usual limited liability protection of a standard company, while providing the tax benefits of a partnership or trading trust. If you would like to discuss this issue, or any tax issue, please contact Chris Lindsay on chris@lindsaytax.co.nz or 021829400 and I would be happy to discuss on a no obligation basis.

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Legally Speaking with Schnauer and Co

Guidelines on the use of casual labour

Nick Kearney is an Associate with Schnauer & Co. Limited in Milford. NKearney@schnauer.com www.schnauer.com

The use of casual labour is commonplace among retailers as it provides significant operational and financial flexibility when the demand for goods and services varies widely. It may also be useful to have an employee available to call on in case of illness or unexpected busy periods. There are several factors that define casual employees as opposed to those on fixed term contracts or permanent employees. They are employed on an “as and when required basis”; they have no obligation to accept work when offered and the employer is under no obligation to offer future work to them. They are generally paid on an hourly rate and an employer can terminate the casual employment at any time without personal grievance issues arising. The question of whether or not a person has been employed as a casual employee depends on the mutuality of the intention at the outset of the employment and the nature of the work including its regularity, its hours and the obligations imposed on the employee. It is important to be very clear when the employment relationship is one of casual employment. Where there is a strong degree of continuity and regularity, particularly where there is a roster, this indicates to an employee that employment will be ongoing, which is inconsistent with casual employment. This can lead to misunderstanding when the employer no longer requires the employee to work. Even though casual employees cannot raise personal grievances for termination, they are covered by the Employment Relations Act and related legislation. Consequently, casual employees need to sign an employment agreement with their employer and they must also be paid at least the minimum wage. The provisions of the Holidays Act 2003 must be adhered to and casual

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employees are also entitled to holiday pay. This can be paid on a “pay as you go” basis. However, the employee must agree to the arrangement in his or her employment agreement and the holiday pay must be an identifiable component of the pay and not indistinguishable in a composite rate. Payment must be made at a rate of not less than 8 percent. As a casual employee has the same rights as all other employees, under the Employment Relations Act and other employment laws, if they become injured they also have the right to compensation from ACC. An alternative to casual employment is a fixed term contract and this may be a more suitable option if the employer wants to employ someone to work for a fixed period where the hours are regular and rostered. Fixed term contracts end at the close of a specified date or period, on the occurrence of a specified event or at the conclusion of a specified project. The employer must, however, have genuine reasons for the fixed term. An employee cannot have a fixed-term arrangement when the job is really a permanent one. Also, employers must set out in writing, in the employment agreement, the reasons for the fixed term and how the employment will end. Failure to do so could lead to the employee taking a personal grievance against the employer. As in all employment relationships, the key to success is to maintain good communication and to be familiar with the legislation. An employer can easily be caught out and the consequences can be expensive and disruptive. Seeking professional advice at an early stage can avoid greater cost when things go wrong.

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.

Commercial Property with Colliers International North Shore Jimmy O'Brien, general manager, Colliers International North Shore office

Jimmy O’Brien.

Industrial Evolution The beginning of the year provides an opportune moment to reflect on the commercial property sector’s performance; past, present and future. For this our first report for 2014 we reflect on one asset class in particular, industrial, which has been a silent achiever in 2013 with more to follow in 2014. The phrase “a nation of shopkeepers” famously referring to Britain should be adapted to “a nation of manufacturers” for New Zealand. The manufacturing industry is a critical component of our workforce, evidenced by the proportion of employed people which was higher than any other industry in New Zealand in 2013, just edging out Health Care and Social Assistance, according to StatisticsNZ. The data comes from the 2013 business demography tables and shows that there are 211,710 employees in the manufacturing industry. At an industry average of 60m² per employee, this equates to approximately 13 million m² of industrial space. Using industry specific floor space per employee ratios, we can provide a guide on the size of the overall industrial sector in New Zealand. Aggregating construction, wholesale trade and transport, postal and warehousing and an appropriate percentage of other industries equates to around 24 million m². This doesn’t take into consideration vacant industrial space. The data indicates that not only is manufacturing providing a large chunk of the country’s employment, it is also the industrial sector’s largest contributor of jobs. But the global phenomenon of more manufacturing opportunities being sourced offshore is also happening in New Zealand, resulting in a decline in manufacturing jobs and businesses clearly noticeable since 2005. Initially, this seems like bad news for the economy likely to spook investment in the industrial sector. But this is not so, and the reason is that there is a structural change occurring that is creating a positive atmosphere and many opportunities. Despite the jobs decline, total industrial floor space is rising from a national perspective, by around 1.7% per year, according to CoreLogic data. The total value of stock is also rising and our own surveys show more investors are confident in the performance of the industrial sector than any other commercial sector. This is very much at odds with what looks to be a sector in decline. The sector is evolving, but like most things, there are winners and losers. This has important ramifications for the New Zealand economy and for industrial property owners, who should embrace and foster the evolution occurring in the industrial sector. And we suggest there are some key focus areas. Colliers International surveys around 17 million m² of industrial space across Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch, a healthy proportion of the estimated national total of 24 million m². Of this, around 70% would be classed as secondary in nature. As years pass by, the average age of stock is increasing, but due to the development of new stock, the ability of a landlord to compete on quality diminishes. So, in trying to remain competitive, refurbishment is critical and brownfield development is optimal. Otherwise, landlords should expect to lose

market share in a diminishing tenant base to a landlord with newer, more modern and efficient premises. Secondly, manufacturing industry jobs are decreasing, but not everywhere. Identifying the catchment’s competitive advantage and locational benefits will assist greatly in reducing vacancies and attracting tenants. Thirdly, outside of the manufacturing sector is where around two thirds of industrial leasing opportunities exist, and it is growing. A change in focus towards providing accommodation that suits or targets these operators may be the differentiator between a good and a bad year.

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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.

Simon Gundry.

If I was running this city... If I was running this city, and I suppose I never will be, so it’s all very well to talk like this – there would be some radical changes made overnight. The first thing to go would be Mayor Brown’s so called train set and the inner city underground loop for one, which has a budget of $3 billion on it, and would probably blow out to twice that amount. The whole scheme is absolute stupidity. I mean to say, a couple of kilometres of underground train system going in one direction, stopping at a couple of stops like the Town Hall and Karangahape Road and not even a stop for one of the biggest hubs of inner city busyness, Auckland University. I was quite sad to see Mayor Brown last month at the opening of the Auckland Nine’s wonderful weekend, where he was booed and heckled while speaking at the event. It was quite sad to see for the Mayor of the largest city in New Zealand. I think before Mayor Brown or the Council move any further on the inner city loop, they should take a closer look at their shop front window, being Queen Street, which I had to venture to back in February. The place needs a jolly good clean up, get some of those tacky shops out of there, and the homeless people and the beggars asking for money out of there too. Another thing I’d do, my first morning of office, would start the planning for the Downtown Stadium. I have talked about this in other magazine articles I’ve written, so I’m sorry to repeat myself. But I would have the engineers and planning people in my office prior to lunch on the first morning. It would be built at the downtown Tank Farm adjacent to the Viaduct, a 40,000 seat capacity where every major sports event in Auckland could be played. After my morning meetings with the planners and engineers, my afternoon meetings would be taken up with the demolition companies, who would start pricing the removal of Eden Park and Mount Smart Stadium.

I think before Mayor Brown or the Council move any further on the inner city loop, they should take a closer look at their shop front window, being Queen Street, which I had to venture to back in February. The place needs a jolly good clean up, get some of those tacky shops out of there, and the homeless people and the beggars asking for money out of there too.

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After the demolition meetings, which in fact would only take a couple of hours as I have found that the people leading these companies don’t need to take a whole lot of time at meetings, they just like to get things done. The rest of my afternoon meetings would be taken up as follows: Meeting in my office from 3pm until 6 pm – people included in these discussions would be Auckland’s top water sports experts, hydraulic engineers, highway builders, bridge constructors and that would cover all bases for my proposal. The plan is simple, and the benefits would be huge for Auckland. We are going to take one lane of the Harbour Bridge going North on the left hand side sweeping back over the harbour bridge and over a causeway sweeping across Shoal Bay. This would connect to Bayswater Avenue. There would be another lane coming from Bayswater Avenue constructed adjacent to and sweeping back onto the Harbour Bridge taking traffic in a southerly direction. This causeway would act as a dam which would have a system of gates to allow water to come in and out, very much like what happens at the bottom of the River Thames in London. The water would be held in Shoal Bay over weekends to enable it to act as a marine playground. As it would be a giant lake, the rowing clubs could use it as a competitive and training area. I do realise this happens at present, but it is so tide dependent. It would also be brilliant for sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, kite sailing. At the end of the weekend, the lock gates would be opened slowly to allow the flushing out of the Bay and it would be left over the week to allow the tides to ebb and flow naturally. Adjacent to the roads, there would be walking tracks and cycling tracks to enable people to walk from the North Shore across to the city in under an hour. This plan of mine would be beneficial for many parties. The recreational water sports people and commuters alike. Of course we would have to go all through all the red tape, the local iwi, the Greenies, Resource Consent people, the Environmental Impact people etc. After my afternoon meeting, finishing at 6pm, I would have meetings with wharf construction people, discussing new wharf construction at Takapuna Beach and several other beaches up the East Coast Bays to Browns Bay, to be serviced by very fast jet powered commuter ferry boats, that would bring the daily commuters into downtown Auckland. I do realise my first day in office would be fairly hectic, but I feel a lot would have been achieved. Of course I wouldn’t be doing this all this alone, but I certainly wouldn’t be having a Council as big as currently exists in the Super City. It would be me and a few key advisers. One of these key advisers would be my old yachting mate, Chris Dickson, who came up with the wonderful proposal to put a marina adjacent to Barry’s Point Road and clean out all those mangroves. This could be done in conjunction with my Marine Park and Causeway in Shoal Bay. We would of course have to have a lock system to allow the power boats into the Harbour. I am actually over the mangroves that seem to be taking up more and more of our inner city waters. I’d need to talk to somebody and find out if these are native to New Zealand or have been brought down historically on the hulls of ships from the Pacific. Somebody could enlighten me with a quick telephone call perhaps. See you next month!

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The master suite is luxurious with supersized dressing room, and fully tiled ensuite, leading to a large balcony. Featuring five bedrooms, three bathrooms, three separate living areas, a well considered gourmet kitchen, large butler's pantry, formal and informal dining, in ground swimming pool, and four car garaging this home is exceptional! The master suite is luxurious with supersized dressing room, and fully tiled ensuite, leading to a large balcony. Living flows seamlessly from one space to another, with expansive balconies and decks to embrace the sunshine, perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining. A masterpiece of contemporary design this home provides you with a restful sanctuary â&#x20AC;&#x201C; built to the highest design specifications with hardwood floors, European fittings, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, outdoor shower, extensive use of sensory lighting both indoors and outdoors... the list goes on. Everything about this home is breathtaking... with absolutely no compromise.

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Channel Feature Properties with Andrew Dorreen, Precision Real Estate

Exquisite Masonry Seaward Side - Three Back from Beach 37a Saltburn Road, Milford Beach Located only three homes back from Milford beach this exceptionally well appointed home built by highly respected builder Lance Kells, optimises luxurious, low maintenance, beach side living. Comprising of 4 bedrooms, a study and 3 bathrooms, this 300 plus sqm home caters in comfort perfectly for the average sized family, yet is not too large for a couple to enjoy once the children vacate. North facing ground floor living is in the form of two large light filled areas which enjoy full privacy due to the established lush landscaping, and Louvre-Tek coverings. The well-appointed kitchen features European appliances, solid American oak flooring and a generous stud, giving a great sense of space. Adjoining this is a more formal lounge with gas fire capturing great late afternoon sun. The master suite is exceptionally large for the size of the home. This room gets a nice view of the water and has a large ensuite and walk in wardrobe. The 3 additional bedrooms on this floor are also of good proportions along with the comfortable study and luxurious third bathroom. As a whole this stunning masonry property is a perfect solution for clientele wanting a lavish property with little maintenance and the convenience of Milfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bustling village and beach just a flat stroll away. Homes such as this fine offering do not come up often, so seize your opportunity to secure this magnificent home. Contact Andrew Dorreen Today

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Precision Real Estate with Andrew Dorreen

2014 has started with a Bang for Andrew with a string of excellent sales totalling $8.9 million in January. The market is in a good state currently with a surplus of Contact Andrew Dorreen for further information about these spectacular real estate offerings. buyers. It is continuing its momentum from last year with good prices for our vendors being achieved. Andrew Dorreenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sales in 2013 were among the top few residential agents in the county with just under 100 million dollars of sales in the calendar year. If you are in the market to purchase or sell your existing property, please contact Andrew Dorreen. Andrew sold just under $100 million worth of North Shore He specialises in the top end of the market so contact him if you want to sell your home or are in the market to purchase and want confidentiality. Real Estate last year, averaging over $3 million per sale, one of the highest if not the highest in the whole of New Zealand. Contact him in confidence and Contact an agent who achieves exceptional results; and does so with integrity. have your property presented by Precision. Become a success story and learn how Precision work differently. Do it now.

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Local Real Estate: The Rosies – The Power of Two

By Real Estate Duo Rosie Houghton & Rose Arnott of Prestige Real Estate – Both local identities in the Takapuna community.

Getting To Know the Neighbourhood Before Buying A Home There is a reason the term “location, location, location” is used so commonly within the real estate industry. The location of a property is one of the most important considerations when selecting a home, as it will affect the value of your home, your day-to-day life, and even your own and your family's safety. So what can you do to find out a little about the area in which you are considering a home purchase and what in particular should you be looking for?t Know Your Needs The biggest obstacle to finding a home in an area that can meet all of your needs is not knowing clearly what those needs are. While it may be nice to live near the lake, beach or by your favourite restaurant, what is it that you and your family will need and want in order to have an enjoyable and functional lifestyle? Facilities such as grocery stores, good schools, and community centres may be necessary for families, whereas access to theatres, good restaurants, beaches and a vibrant nightlife may be important to young professionals.

Check It Out For Yourself All the research in the world can never replace experience, and if you are planning to purchase a home you will want to be sure the location is right before making what will likely be the biggest investment of your life. Taking a walk in the area, trying out the local facilities, and getting to know some of the locals can really help you to determine whether the area will be a fit for you and your family. You may also want to check out the area at different times of the day, or even the year, if these are considerations that may affect your happiness in your new home.

Get the Info When searching for your dream home, knowing where to look before starting out can help make the task easier and faster. Also knowing your budget, there is no point looking in areas which are beyond what you can afford. So before getting started with the house hunting, do a little neighbourhood hunting first. There are a number of resources online, from municipal Web sites to forums that you can use to find out about prospective areas that may be right for you. Attending open homes is another way to check out areas. Contacting local real agents like ourselves `Rosie and Rose’ is also another great resource in finding an area that can meet your needs.

Summary A little extra work can really mean not only choosing a home that is right for you, but making sure it is in an area that can meet all of your needs. We have links on our Facebook page – The Power of 2 – which gives you some ideas of what you can do or what’s happening in Takapuna and on the North Shore.

Exceptional Beachside Home & Income ID 6281 Rothesay Bay 465 square metre living space. George Patterson Kiwiana designed home.

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If you are thinking of selling we also have a huge data base of buyers looking to buy now. Give Rosie and Rose a call for a no obligation appraisal of your home. Rosie Houghton 021623952, Email: rosie@prestigerealty.co.nz or Rose Arnott 021876333, Email:rose.arnott@prestigerealty.co.nz.

4 Bedrooms, 2 Living areas in main home plus 2 bedrooms and 1 living space in replica home. Beach is right across the park. Perfect living for extended families, work from home or rent out. For Sale by Negotiation. Phone Rosie and Rose for viewing.

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