Channel Magazine Issue 45 July 2014

Comes to the Shore Meet 'Wild Boy' Brando Yelavich

Tina Cross's Plight for Women's Refuge

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24,760 copies distributed to homes and businesses in Devonport, Bayswater, Belmont, Takapuna, Milford, Forrest Hill, Westlake, Castor Bay, Campbells Bay, Mairangi Bay, Murrays Bay, Northcote Point, Birkenhead Point and to selected businesses outside these areas.

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JULY 2014 ISSUE 45

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

Building & Home Maintenance with QPC

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

What is it like renovating with QPC? QPC recently completed a full renovation on a lovely home in Forrest Hill. There was work done both inside and out including all new joinery, kitchen, bathrooms and outdoor areas.

We caught up with the owners Steve and Sharyn to see what they thought of the QPC experience and to take a tour of their lovely newly renovated home.

1. What made you decide to renovate your home?

With a growing family, we were fast running out of room in our small 120sqm home so we decided, rather than try to find a new home, to renovate as we enjoy the neighbourhood we live in.

2. Did you enjoy working with QPC throughout the process and did you feel they looked after you?

This was our first major renovation and we chose QPC Builders following our initial meeting with Alex. We felt very comfortable and confident with after that first meeting and that they could give us the result we wanted within our budget.

Alex provided detailed quotes and clearly explained the process to us from the start. Our Project Manager Greg did a great job in keeping us updated with regular onsite meetings, documented minutes of the meetings and regular e-mails and phone calls throughout the entire process. He was always available to meet us onsite to answer any queries and to give his expert advice where needed.

3. Are you happy with the end result and would you recommend QPC builders in the future?

Our renovation was completed within the timeframe given and we were on budget.

We found the QPC team to be very professional, friendly and easy to deal with. We highly recommend QPC Builders and thanks to Greg and the team for a great job.

For more shots of the house inside and out check them out on our website www.qpcbuilders.co.nz or for a FREE no obligations quote give QPC a call today 0800 772 266.

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Takapuna Senior Citizens

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

North Shore Bays Scrabble Club

Peggy Pearl Knitters Group

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9:15am

Devonport Community House, 10:30am-12pm

North Shore Diabetes Support Group (Daytime)

"Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class

TAI CHI BEGINNERS

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club

Green Conversations at Devonport Community Garden

North Shore Salon of Photography OPENING

Devonport Community Hall, 1:30pm-2pm. Contact: 0212920252 Campbell’s Bay Primary School Hall, 6:45pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm - 2 pm Devonport Community Garden, 4pm (Every Tuesday)

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Browns Bay Market

Anzac Road car park, 6am – noon

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Shore Tenpin Seniors

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

Dementia Social Group

St Georges Presbyterian Church, 10:30am

Pregnancy Yoga with Marika - $10

THE WHALE RIDER - Public Season

The Rose Centre, 9:30am

The Pumphouse, 10:30am & 2pm Mon-Sat, 5th-19th July

Devonport Craft Market

Bowls

Devonport Community House, 10am

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

The Great Fire Of London Musical

The Rose Centre, 2pm, $25 - gr8firelondon.weebly.com

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

4 week meditation courses, The Rose Centre, 7:30pm-9pm Course 3 starts 7th July

Takapuna central car park, 6am

Browns Bay Market

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Anzac Road car park, 6am – noon

Nature Notes Exhibition

Northart Gallery, 14th-30th July

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Mairangi Art Centre, Ages 5-15. 478 2237

Takapuna Senior Citizens

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English Conversation Group

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

Peggy Pearl Knitters Group

North Shore Bays Scrabble Club

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

"Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class

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

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club

Scrabble (Every Tuesday)

The Great Fire Of London Musical

The Rose Centre, 8pm, $25 - gr8firelondon.weebly.com

Lecture series – 9th July, 11am - The Poynton

Devonport Community House, 1:15pm-2pm

142 Shakespeare Road, Takapuna, Auckland

The Great Fire Of London Musical

The Rose Centre, 8pm, $25 - gr8firelondon.weebly.com

Takapuna Senior Citizens

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

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

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Ms Marguerite Vanderkolk an Auckland Zoo Volunteer will be talking on “The Primates and Others” Cost is a Gold Coin Collection towards WWF

Community Walking Group

Meet at Les Mills Takapuna, 8am

English Conversation Group

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Beach Haven Community Centre, 10:15am

Pregnancy Yoga with Marika - $10

Dementia Social Group

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

Peggy Pearl Knitters Group

The Kennedy Park WWII Trust Tunnel Opening

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Cards 500 or Canasta (Every Tuesday)

"Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class

The Rose Centre, 9:30am

St Georges Presbyterian Church, 10:30am

Kennedy PArk, Castor Bay, 10am Please bring a torch and optional gold coin donation

Angelite Holistic Fair

Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

Devonport Garden & Floral Art Club

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm

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

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am-3pm

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

North Shore Youth Music Showcase

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

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

Bruce Mason Centre, 6:30pm

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

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

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

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

Browns Bay Market

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Anzac Road car park, 6am – noon

Te Toi Hou - Contemporary Maori Art Northart Gallery, 23 June - 9 July

Patches of Life - Rozana Lee

Devonport Community House, 10:30am-12pm Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

Adult's DanceFit (Every Tuesday)

Bowls

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North Shore Bays Scrabble Club

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

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Northart Gallery, 25 June - 2 July

Community Walking Group

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Meet at Les Mills Takapuna, 8am

Takapuna Senior Citizens

Northart Gallery, 23 June - 4 July

5 Perspectives Exhibition

Pregnancy Yoga with Marika - $10

Shore Tenpin Seniors

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

English Conversation Group

Juggling Event Takapuna - (weather permitting!)

Bowls

TAI CHI BEGINNERS

Peggy Pearl Knitters Group

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm - 2 pm

Devonport Community House, 10:30am-12pm

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Yoga for Mums and Pre-schoolers

"Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class

The Rose Centre, 9:30am

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

Grass outside Takapuna Beach Cafe, 1:30-3pm.

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Devonport Community House, 10:30am-12pm

North Shore Bays Scrabble Club

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

Mairangi Art Centre, 6.30pm (until 19th July)

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

Yoga for Mums and Pre-schoolers

MEDITATION BEGINNER COURSES

Takapuna Markets (Every Sunday)

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July Holiday Programme - Bookings now open!

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9:15am

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

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Beach Haven Community Centre, 10:15am

Scrabble (Every Tuesday)

Takapuna War Memorial Hall, The Strand, 10am-11:45am

Takapuna central car park, 6am

Speaker: Sir Bruce Slane "Bearing Privacy in Public" Citizens Centre, College Road, Northcote 9.45am-12.00 Contact Tony: 489-4718

English Conversation Group

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

Takapuna Markets (Every Sunday)

U3A Takapuna- OPEN DAY

Beach Haven Community Centre, 10:15am

Devonport Community House, 1:15pm-2pm

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

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

Nana Technologies - Preserving Lemons & Limoncella

Morning Melodies: The Royal New Zealand Navy Band

Epsom, 7-9pm, visit kaipatiki.org.nz/courses to book

Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

Members and students exhibition OPENING

Mairangi Art Centre, 6pm (23rd July - 16th August)

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

Browns Bay Market

Anzac Road car park, 6am – noon

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Shore Tenpin Seniors

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

Dementia Social Group

St Georges Presbyterian Church, 10:30am

Pregnancy Yoga with Marika - $10

Bowls

Rangitoto College Choir

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

The Rose Centre, 9:30am

St Georges Church, Takapuna, 2pm

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

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Jewel Lynam Exhibition

Bruce Mason Centre, 29th July - 17th Sep

Takapuna Senior Citizens

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

North Shore Bays Scrabble Club

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

Community Walking Group

Meet at Les Mills Takapuna, 8am

English Conversation Group

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Beach Haven Community Centre, 10:15am

Peggy Pearl Knitters Group

Devonport Community House, 10:30am-12pm

"Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class

Cards 500 or Canasta

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

Yoga for Mums and Pre-schoolers

Lakehouse Art Centre, 5pm-7pm

Adult's DanceFit

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

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm Devonport Community House, 1:15pm-2pm Contact Chloe@madetomovedance.net, $10, 7:30pm

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July 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

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Dementia Social Group

Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 10am

60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

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Rumikub

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am

Takapuna Senior Citizens,

Scrabble Fridays, The Strand, 9.45am-noon

Shore Tenpin Seniors

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

Green Gables, Northart Gallery, 8am 5th-13th July

Browns Bay Mairangi BayWeekly Farmers Circus Market Skills Workshop BrownsGables, Green Bay Grass 8amReserve, 11am-1pm

"Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class

Milford Collective Market

"Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class

Browns Bay Weekly Circus Skills Workshop

Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Takapuna, 2-5 years, 9:15-9:45am.

Keep Fit

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am-2pm

Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Takapuna, 3-4 years, 10-10:30am.

Contact Chloe Pryor 0212920252

Browns Bay Grass Reserve, 11am-1pm

Auckland Christian Assembly, 26 Albany Highway, Glenfield, 7pm-9pm

Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Dog HQ, Wairau Park, 12 Noon, $25 per child bookings are essential - www.samsdogrules.com

The Great Fire Of London Musical - GALA OPENING

The Great Fire Of London Musical

The Great Fire Of London Musical

North Shore Diabetes Support Group Evening

The Rose Centre, 7pm (Musical begins 8pm)

Dementia Social Group

Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 10am

The Rose Centre, 8pm, $25 - gr8firelondon.weebly.com

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

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

Shore Seniors 60’s UpTenpin Exercises

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

Keep Fit Shore Tenpin Seniors

Milford Citizens Hall, 10:30am ExtremeSenior Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

Rumikub Takapuna Senior Citizens,

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Milford Citizens Hall, 9am ScrabbleSenior Fridays 9.45am-noon The Strand,Senior Takapuna Contact Elise 4438554 Takapuna Citizens, Scrabble Fridays 9.45am-noon "Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class, The Strand,$7 Takapuna Contact Elise 4438554Girl Guides Hall, 2 - 5years. per lesson.

Held at Taitamariki Auburn to Street Reserve, Takapuna.

(Everyclass Friday) "Made Move" Preschool dance9.15-9.45am and movement Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Takapuna, 2-5 years,$7 9:15-9:45am.

"Made to Move" Preschool ballet for 3/4years. 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, 3-4(Every years,Friday) 10-10:30am.

Rumikub Contact Chloe Pryor 0212920252 Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am

Keep Fit

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

The Great Fire Of London Musical

The Rose Centre, 8pm, $25 - gr8firelondon.weebly.com

Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 10am

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

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

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ShoreUpTenpin Seniors 60’s Exercises

"Made toBubs: Move"Movie Preschool dance andfor movement Mums & and Hot Drink just $12class "Made Bowls to Move" Preschool dance and movement class

Keep Fit

Taitamariki Girl Citizens Guides Hall, 3-4 years, 10-10:30am.

Milford Senior Hall,Takapuna, 1pm Contact Chloe Pryor 0212920252

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Every Friday, TheforVic, Devonport, exhibition open 1 month – call11am Gail to view.

The Poynton Art Show Opening MumsThe & Bubs: Movie Hot on Drink for just 4pm, Poynton, RSVP:and To Gail 09 488 5710,$12 Free event,

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

Browns Bay Point Weekly Circus Market Skills Workshop Hobsonville Farmers

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Browns Bay Grass Reserve, 11am-1pm Located inside an old seaplane hangar down at The Landing (next to Hobsonville Point ferry terminal), Sat & Sun 9am-1pm

Devonport Toy Library - 700+ toys available for hire

Community House, Devonport, 9am-11am (babies to 8yrs)

Milford Village Market 10am-3pm

The Great Fire of London Musical EveryThe Wednesday: Devonport JETS run 3km or 5km Rose Centre, $25, 8pm, 3rd-12th July.

Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, Kingfor Edward 6pm.

Visit gr8firelondon.weebly.com more Parade, information.

Depot Artspace, Devonport, Main Gallery 12th-31st July

The Great Fire Of London Musical

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market Green Gables, 8am

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Browns BayToy Weekly Circus Skills Devonport Library - 700+ toysWorkshop available for hire

Browns BayHouse, Grass Reserve, 11am-1pm Community Devonport, 9am-11am (babies to 8yrs)

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am

Taitamariki GirlThe Guides Hall, Takapuna, 2-5 years, 9:15-9:45am.

Every Friday, Vic, Devonport, 11am

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

Green Gables, 8am

The Rose Centre, 8pm, $25 - gr8firelondon.weebly.com

Takapuna Rumikub Senior Citizens,

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

Keep ShoreFit Tenpin Seniors

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market

Bowls

Every Friday, The Vic, Devonport, 11am

North Shore Salon of Photography 2014 Browns Bay Weekly Circus Skills Workshop, Mairangi Art Centre, 3rd-19th July 11am-1pm.

Opening 2nd of July at 6.30pm. .

The Rose Centre, 8pm, $25 - gr8firelondon.weebly.com

Dugald Page: A Retrospective of an Arts Educator

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

Extreme Centre, Glenfield, MethodistEntertainment Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am 10am

Sam's Dog Rules - Helps children understand dogs

The Great Fire Of London Musical Mums & Bubs: and-Hot Drink for just $12 The Rose Centre,Movie 8pm, $25 gr8firelondon.weebly.com Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Dementia Social Group

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Mairangi Year of the Bay Horse Farmers - School Market Sculpture Competition

Launch event for newly relocated Hobsonville Point Browns Bay Weekly Circus Skills Workshop Farmers Market Browns Bay Grass Reserve, 11am-1pm

'The Landing', Seaplane Hangar (opp Hobsonville Ferry Terminal) Birkenhead Artisanwww.hobsonvillepointfarmersmarket.co.nz Market 9am to 1pm, Website: Highbury Phone: 021Community 209 1758 House, 9am-1pm

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

Hobsonville Goldilocks Point and the Farmers three bears Market at Bruce theirMason new location.

Centre, 14th-19th (Launches July, 15th-16th) 11am

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

Dementia Social Group

Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 10am

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

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

Takapuna Senior Citizens,

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

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"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.

Keep Fit Shore Tenpin Seniors Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

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 10.30am Contact Chloe Pryor 0212920252

Keep Fit

Rumikub

Appointment With Death

Mums & Bubs: Movie and Hot Drink for just $12

ShoreUpTenpin Seniors 60’s Exercises Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market Green Gables, 8am

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Browns BayToy Weekly Circus Skills Devonport Library - 700+ toysWorkshop available for hire

Browns BayHouse, Grass Reserve, 11am-1pm Community Devonport, 9am-11am (babies to 8yrs)

Silly Cow, The Rose Centre, Belmont, 8pm Browns Bay Weekly Circus Skills Workshop

(every evening 18thReserve, - 22nd).11am-1pm Bookings: 09 445 9900 Browns Bay Grass info@rosecentre.co.nz

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

Nana Technologies - Preserving Lemons & Lemoncella Silly Cow, The Rose Belmont, Epsom (Address givenCentre, once booking is 8pm made) (every 18th - 22nd).

7-9pm, visitevening kaipatiki.org.nz/courses

Every Friday, The Vic, Devonport, 11am

The Pumphouse, 24th July - 2nd August

Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Dementia The AnnualSocial GREAT Group ART SALE

Mairangi Bay Lakehouse ArtPresbyterian Centre, 31st Church, July - 31st 10am August

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Takapuna Senior Citizens, Rumikub

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

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Shore Tenpin Devonport ToySeniors Library - 700+ toys available for hire

"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,

Keep FitExercises 60’s Up

"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 -

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Rumikub Mums Bubs:Citizens Movie Hall, and 9am Hot Drink for just $12 Milford & Senior

60’s Up Exercises Dementia Social Group

MethodistBay Mairangi Church Presbyterian Hall, Takapuna, Church,10am 10am Extreme Entertainment Centre,9am-10:30am Glenfield, 10am Community House, Devonport, (babies to 8yrs) Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

Keep Fit

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

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

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market Green Gables, 8am

Browns BayToy Weekly Circus Skills Devonport Library - 700+ toysWorkshop available for hire

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Browns BayHouse, Grass Reserve, 11am-1pm Community Devonport, 9am-11am (babies to 8yrs)

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

Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Takapuna, 3-4 years, 10-10:30am.

10.30am Contact Chloe Pryor 0212920252 Contact Chloe Pryor 0212920252 Every Friday, The Vic, Devonport, 11am

Mums & Bubs: Movie and Hot Drink for just $12 BowlsFriday, The Vic, Devonport, 11am Every Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

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

The Annual GREAT ART SALE OPENING Lakehouse Art Centre, 30thMarika July, 5pm-7pm, Pregnancy Yoga with - $10 Sale Commences 31st July - 31st August 2014 The Rose Centre, Every Sunday, 9.30am-11am.

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Takapuna Beach

38 Tina Cross and Women's Refuge 58 Wild Boy Brando Yelavich 107 The Whale Rider at The PumpHouse

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Matthew Braithwaite 44 Shop in Takapuna

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I've Been Positively Thinking Parenting Young Adults What's Hot on the Shore Channel People: Community Gem Joan Lardner-Rivlin Channel People: I Love where I Live Claire Peat Channel People: I Love what I Do Scott Taylor Channel People: I Love my Pet Kayla Dalrymple Portrait of a Prime Minister Channel Interview: The Paradise Stone Channel People: I Love my Sport North Harbour Synchronised Swimming The Healthy Channel: John Appleton Outdoor Adventures with William Pike

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Milford: MBA News

Devonport 84 Devonport DBA News

Arts 24 The Vic 102 Mairangi Arts Centre 103 Northart 104 Lake House Arts Centre 105 The Rose Centre 106 The PumpHouse

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Kristin School Takapuna Grammar Pinehurst School Westlake Boys' High School Rosmini College Westlake Girls' High School

BNZ Community Calendar Out & About on the Shore

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Eating Out 13

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Feature Restaurant: Portofino Devonport Feature Restaurant: Al Forno Eating Out: Restaurant Listings Feature Cafe: Tiger Coffee Eating Out: Cafe Listings

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Don’t Get Bitten We are here to help you:

Keep kids safe-understand & train your dog-overcome fear

Sam’s Dog Rules Where? DogHQ, Goldfields, Wairau Park When? 12pm 1st Saturday, each month Experienced dog behaviourists help both kids & adults.

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From the Editor

Janet Marshall

The Channel Team: Aidan, Olive the dog, Crystal, Heather and Claudia.

Plenty of Warmth this Winter There’s a nip in the air of course as July takes hold, but there’s no shortage of warmth here on the Shore.

Each month we feature some incredible local people and, this month, we have some heart-warmers!

Meet local ‘Wild Boy’ Brando Yelavich who, in February 2013 set off on an epic adventure to walk around the entire coastline of New Zealand and survive ‘in the wild’. It was a pleasure to meet this intrepid young guy back on his Shore home turf ahead of this issue, and our story by new contributing writer Rebecca Jones conveys some of the highs and lows of his lifechanging journey.

He had a simple idea to ‘get out there’ and do something amazing to learn more about himself and life. His self-belief and perseverance have reaped huge rewards for him developing as a young adult and he has a great story to tell.

Another story full of heart is our feature on Tina Cross and her passion for the Women’s Refuge cause, to tie in with the cause’s annual awareness month in July. Tina shares her reasons for choosing to become an ambassador for this charity with us in this issue, and reveals her plans for a countrywide cafe tour, as well as letting us in on her new song and album.

There are few occasions that spread warmth as much as weddings do, and this month we’re pleased to introduce a new wedding feature. Supported by distinguished diamond expert Adrian Turner and his talented team at Fifth Avenue Diamond Jewellers in Shore City, this feature will share with readers photos of Shore newlyweds. If you know someone on the Shore who has recently married please get in touch, we’d be delighted to feature their photo!

Our Channel People Q & As shine a light on locals in our community, and include this month a senior Shore lady who is petite in stature but a heavyweight in the local community. Joan Lardner-Rivlin is involved with over a dozen community organisations and has spent a lifetime bringing people together through her numerous community roles. She is a glowing example of the warmth and energy that exists on the Shore, at all ages, and in all seasons.

Enjoy July.

Heather

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I’ve Been (positively) Thinking...

Thinking about...

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I've been thinking... about how good our future is with the quality of our young folk.

An organisation that I am hugely proud to be involved with is the North Harbour Club Charitable Trust, as a member for 15 years, a trustee for over a decade and current Vice President. In late June we opened applications for the 19th annual North Harbour Club AIMES Awards, g future The excitin an awards programme through which in the Out & Your channe About on l we reward excellence achieved by the This issue… the Shor to the guide e Supe young people of our region across a wide 19,850 19,850 City r spectrum of fields – the Arts; IT, Innovation and Science; Music; Education; Sport; ,500 Community Service. Every year, the quality of 17 the applicants – that can number up to 100 – is truly outstanding. It blows us away, with I've been thinking about... how time flies! the standard getting higher and higher each year.

This issue signals the start of our fifth year publishing We include a feature on the 2014 AIMES Awards Channel Magazine. Boy has that time flown by. in this issue. In November we will once again hand out It is hard to remember back when the magazine grants with a total value exceeding $120,000 to up to was conceived between myself and Peter White from 15 local youngsters. If you are aged between 13 and 25 the Takapuna Beach Business Association, with a make sure you get your application in by August 8th! desire to talk about all the good things happening in In late June I had the pleasure of attending "A our local community.

Strange Days Night" a concert at the Auckland Town There were a few 'naysayers' back then about the Hall, celebrating 50 years since the Beatles landed in New Zealand to thousands of screaming fans and played likely viability of the magazine. But we got traction very early and quickly went from that 60 page first at the Town Hall. I thought I was going to an event at issue to over 100 pages a few issues later and it has which exclusively old muso's would be playing Beatles numbers. What it was, however, was a mixture of the old stayed around the 120-140 pages ever since.

45 issues later I am very proud that Channel and young doing their own renditions of Beatles songs.

Some very young. It gave me goose-bumps, the ability Magazine is now firmly part of our community. We are and talent of some of these young people, with a number not sitting still though, look out for new initiatives both from the North Shore. A highlight was the final set of the in print and online in the months ahead! night that was Devonport's Tim Finn (of Split Enz fame) playing with his son, daughter and nephew. All of them Feedback on Takapuna Beach were oozing talent.

Playground Feature...

So my fellow 'oldies'. Next time you think about Since we ran the article last month on the excellent using that old saying "it's not like it was in our day", proposal from Takapuna locals Jackie Kerridge and think again. I challenge you, from what I can see with Chris Reeve to fund and gift a well-overdue (best the advancement of technology and resources at their in New Zealand) playground for Takapuna Beach, disposal, our young folk of today are a step ahead. Very we have had some great feedback and things have positive for our future.

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moved on. My only hope is that the Local Board now see some sense and embrace this unbelievable offer and it doesn't get stifled in the usual red-tape. What is there not to like about a superb facility that is going to be funded without any taxpayers dollars to get it in place! We received this feedback from readers, one of which resulted in a Facebook page being established to support the initiative, make sure you like it and complete the online petition... www.facebook.com/takaplayground.

Aidan, Today I read the article you wrote for the Channel Magazine about the proposed playground on Takapuna Beach and wondered if you knew whether Jackie Kerridge and Chris Reeve needed any more letters written or anything else for that matter?

My husband and I have both often mentioned it would be great to have a playground in the spot they are proposing and found what they are doing very inspiring. What a wonderful couple!

– Abby Aidan, I read the article in Channel Magazine regarding your campaign for a playground on Gould Reserve. I am a huge supporter!

I think that many of your supporters and future supporters will be Facebook users and it may be an excellent way to drum up support and even collect “electronic signatures” to put to council.

With your permission I would like to start up a “Takapuna Beach Playground Supporters’ Page” on Facebook. I already know plenty of people who will be interested in it – I am a mum of two young boys and have school/kindergarten communities behind me.

Please let me know if this is OK as I would like to use some content from your article.

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Out & About on the Shore

NORTH HARBOUR CLUB CHARITY FASHION LUNCH The 2014 North Harbour Club Lexus of North Shore Fashion Lunch at the stylish Spencer on Bryon Hotel, Takapuna, entertained a bevvy of ladies (and gentlemen) with a stunning catwalk show hosted by the very gorgeous and talented Toni Street, who donned a classic black dress for the occasion.

Models showcased the upcoming winter fashions from local North Shore designers including Magazine, Repertoire, Minty meets Munt and Life for Men, to name a few. Spot prizes were on hand, as were the cheque books for the many exciting auction pieces up for grabs.

Karin Hawn, Alexis Siermans and Faye Freeman.

Debbie Brett, Margaret Peryman, Pam Bayer, Wendy King and Laura Finer De Sierra.

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BENEFITZ GOES PINK FOR BREAKFAST

All shades of pink were in evidence at Benefitz's Pink Ribbon Breakfast for New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation last month. Clients, staff, friends and family got 'in the pink' for the event, which included a well-supported silent auction, as well as plenty of amazing eats - pink and otherwise!

Held at Channel Mag HQ - Benefitz's offices on the corner of Parkway and Constellation Drives, Mairangi Bay - the breakfast was one of the highest earning events in the country for this year's Pink Ribbon Day cause, with almost $4,000 being raised. Thanks to all the businesses and individuals who gave their support. Great effort team!

Heather Vermeer, Ella Bennett, Jono Gates.

Karen McKinlay, Michelle Bennett, Alison Barker, Chelsea Johnston.

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Ursula Makasini, Chelsea Johnston, Karen McKinlay.

Allan & Gill Johnston.

Cameron Harrison, Leo Kitt Yeng, Ella Bennett.

Crystal Sharp, Lee Darby, Anne Vindriis.

Out & About on the Shore

MARKET DAY AT TRISTRAM EUROPEAN The Tristram European team always know how to have fun. The first of their Market Days was held in mid-June and the Channel crew popped in for a look.

Visitors could view and test-drive their sensational line-up of new and pre-owned Volkswagen (and other European) vehicles as well a range of other quality products to taste and purchase.

Caitlin Turnball and Brooke Clarke.

Harriet Powell and Emily Forbes.

Bill Wallis and Joan Ord.

Xiao Tang Huang and his two little helpers!

Jess Thompson and Janelle Wells.

Jess Thompson, Leah Small and Maddi Small.

Derek and Sally Holland.

Egor Petrov.

Michael Lorimer and Penny Thorne.

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MATARIKI MARKED AT NORTHART Visitors to Northart on Sunday 23rd June were treated to a feast of art and Maori culture. An impressive powhiri performed by Birkdale Primary School started proceedings to mark the opening of Te Toi Hou, a large scale exhibition featuring some of New Zealand's most prolific artists. Works by Chris Bailey, Star Gossage, Brett Howard and Peata Larkin are amongst those featured at the Northcote gallery. Arapeta Hamilton led a traditional Maori opening ceremony to the exhibition, which is a celebration of Matariki, the Maori New Year, by contemporary Maori artists using a mixture of Western visual language and kaupapa Maori to describe their concerns and place in today's society. Te Toi Hou runs at Northart until 9th July.

Niki Simpkin-Hill, Ray Simpkin and Geena Hill.

Kathlene Fogarty, Gil Handy, Tim Melville, Elizabeth Ellis.

Penny Howard, Doug and Daniel Poole.

Wendy Harsant, Arapeta Hamilton.

Sait Akkirman, Kenneth Johnson.

Des Mann, Cara Perry, Bev Melville, Angela Bradley.

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Out & About on the Shore

ALLYSON GOFTON AT PINEHURST LADIES' LUNCHEON A hilarious and moving speech by celebrated New Zealand chef Allyson Gofton was the highlight of an afternoon of fine food and great company at Pinehurst Ladies' Luncheon. The annual event was held at McHugh's of Devonport last month. Guests enjoyed a champagne reception, a fine buffet lunch and delicious desserts, whilst enjoying an entertaining account by Allyson of her recent adventures in France with her family. Head girl Miriah Hebden and Deputy Head Girl Hilary Parsons gave entertaining eloquent speeches, a quiz took place and a raffle raised funds for Allyson's chosen charity, Nuture Foundation.

Rachelle Christian, Mimi Hynds, Jo Burgess.

Tanya Abbott, Allyson Gofton.

Avril Williams, Elaine White, Penny Smith.

Judy Wallace, Allyson Gofton, Vicki Wilson.

Claire Robins, Jill Harrison, Catherine Jones-Hill.

Ellie van der Steeg, Cherry Lau, Hannah Hwang.

Leigh Paderson, Paula Van Wijk.

The Bruce Mason Centre is the perfect place to take the family this July school holidays.

There will be storytelling, face painting, madness and mayhem as Goldilocks and the Three Bears is given a modern day twist.

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NORTH SHORE RUGBY QUIZ FUND-RAISER

Parents, coaches and club members had a fun night of quiz questions and crazy dress ups at North Shore Rugby Football Club last month. Punk rockers, Mexicans, a hi-vis crew and royal family wannabes were just some of the costumes on show at the fund-raising event for the club's junior section. An auction included an All Blacks vest signed by Richie McCaw and an England rugby shirt signed by the team visiting New Zealand for the recent Steinlager Series.

Excellent food was served by the club's accomplished caterers and the bar was well supported by the many revellers.

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HEARTY FOOD WITH HEART

Feature Restaurant Portofino Devonport

The elevated position above Devonport’s main street gives Portofino a feeling of venturing up to somewhere special when wandering off Victoria Road.

Then there’s the stylish decor - beautifully upholstered chairs and lighting adjacent to a sleek bar area face diners as they enter this elegant European eatery. And the warm welcome - owner Zivko Andrevski offers a ready smile, pleasant banter and an eagerness to please anyone who walks through the door.

Then there’s the food. With winter in full swing, one of the pleasures of the colder temperatures is enjoying hearty cuisine in warm surroundings. At Portofino Devonport, Zivko and Anna have been offering this each winter now for an impressive 24 years.

Devonport local Zivko, originally from the former Yugoslavia, said: “I was much younger when I started this. I’m certainly looking a bit older now! There have been harder years and easier years, for sure, but all in all I think we have done well. It’s good to see the place busy, especially at the weekends.”

Zivko is an engaging and humorous host and, on the day Channel visited, was full of banter about the FIFA World Cup he was thoroughly enjoying watching. His money is on one of the lesser-known footballing nations of South America to clinch the Cup this time.

He opened the restaurant back when the Italia 1990 tournament was being played, which does seem some time ago!

The menu that he and his talented team produce is impressive in length and quality. There are, for example, 12 pasta dishes on the menu as well as strong selection of steaks, chicken dishes, seafood and some delicious pizza options. Not only that, there are several scallopine (schnitzel) dishes and a choice of three varieties of risotto. Starters are similarly plentiful, with an incredible 14 dishes to choose from.

Desserts vary from day to day at the chef’s discretion, but usually include traditional Italian-style sweets.

Throughout winter, Portofino Devonport if offering an incredible special offer of a three-course meal for just $35, available seven days.

Warm up, fill up and unwind this winter with superb cuisine and happy times at this lovely long-standing Devonport restaurant. Quality lasts.

Portofino Devonport, Upstairs at 26 Victoria Road, Devonport 09 445 3777 www.portofinodevonport.co.nz

The menu that Zivko and his talented team produce is impressive in length and quality. There are, for example, 12 pasta dishes on the menu as well as strong selection of steaks, chicken dishes, seafood and some delicious pizza options.

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Channel Feature: Parenting Young Adults by Yvonne Godfrey

Stop Nurturing, Start Empowering Your Yadult (Young Adult)!

Parenting Yadults (Young Adults) is a new book published recently by North Shore local Yvonne Godfrey. We asked Yvonne to share some of the messages from the book with Channel readers.

You can email any questions you may have to Yvonne: support@parentingyadults.com.

Question: When do young people begin emerging as adults?

Answer: When the parent or employee starts expecting adult behaviour. If maturation is a process – how can parents and bosses ensure that they are not stunting their young adult’s progress? Just getting out of the way is a great start!

Release yourself from the role of nurturer. Increase your expectancy then speak it! Lift your expectations to change your dialogue. No more baby-talk, nagging or negative conversations about the past.

Use positive affirmations – Parent: “I am excited about you going flatting and taking care of yourself.” Boss: “It’s time you ran that machine on your own. I reckon you will do a great job.”

Talk up their dreams. Dreams are fragile – they don’t take much to destroy.

Don’t judge, instead be a sounding board for what needs to take place to make it happen. If a dream is unrealistic it will be exposed in the goal setting process.

Give them roots to feel grounded and wings to fly! Keep family rituals and traditions as positive experiences while they transition into the ‘real world’.

Don’t do for them what they should do for themselves.

Even though your Yadult may like to be waited on, this weakens them, stunting their development and confidence. It is also a form of control and when people feel controlled – they rebel or shut down. Since resentment and gratitude cannot co-exist in the same heart-space, eventually resentment wins! The parent feels confused and unappreciated while the young adult feels claustrophobic and distrusted.

Ramp up social responsibility. Stop writing the thank you card for the gifts your young adult receives from grandparents. Stop covering up or making excuses – Grandma will soon deal with your Yadult’s bad manners.

Build Capacity and Character – The ability to handle difficulties is directly related to the size of one’s capacity and strength of character (which comes from a sharp conscience). Each is like muscle – and can only be built by the owner.

You may help them with advice on how to handle the situation – but let them face it alone. This allows them to experience the consequences of a mistake or bad behaviour and to think through the long-term outcome of a decision.

Give them roots to feel grounded and wings to fly! Keep family rituals and traditions as positive experiences while they transition into the ‘real world’.

Move from consumption to contribution – Success and happiness ultimately come from contributing which leads to a sense of ownership. Start sharing the load of running your home. Prepare a Living Optimally contract (from the book Parenting Yadults). This will move your relationship from parent / child to adult / young adult.

Celebrate all progress – Expect results but seek progress and not perfection.

Small wins give us confidence. Leadership is developed daily – not in a day.

Learn more from Yvonne Godfrey’s book: Parenting Yadults – How to set up your Young Adult (Yadult) for Independence and Success in Life. To order, go to www.ParentingYadults.com

Are You Looking To Self-Publish A Book?

Benefitz, publishers of Channel Magazine, recently printed Yvonne Godfrey's 240 page book right here on the North Shore. We are well suited to producing small runs – from 50 books and upwards – cost effectively and great quality. For more information contact Aidan Bennett on 477 4701 or email: aidan@benefitz.co.nz Here's what Yvonne said about having her book produced by Benefitz...

"When I finished writing my book, ‘Parenting Yadults’, I was excited with speaking engagements lined up. I wanted to have the book available for my audience and not have to wait nearly three months to get it from overseas.

Benefitz turned the book around in a week! Not only were they a dream to work with, the book is stunning quality and I couldn’t be happier. What an awesome service – thanks Aidan and your team."

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Feature Restaurant Al Forno Italian

AL FORNO

The Italians may have mastered the art of cooking and conversation, but Emillio of Al Forno has brought it to the heart of Takapuna.

Situated not far from the Berkeley Cinema and a short walk from the beach on Anzac Street, Al Forno is serving up authentic Italian cuisine in a warm

While there is rich and flavoursome traditional Italian fare on the menu, monthly specials give new and regular customers a chance to experience other mouth-watering feasts, such as Emillio’s Osso Buco.

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and welcoming rustic space that is so true to an Italian ‘Trattoria’ (a family run restaurant with home-style cooking), that you would easily be mistaken for thinking you stepped off the cobbled streets of Italy into ‘Mamma’s’ kitchen!

The Tuscan-inspired mural on the wall and the large authentic stone oven are not the only things reminiscent of this family’s love of Italy. Joyous conversation flows through the restaurant, while a mix of New Zealand and Italian fine wines are served along with traditionally cooked wood-fired oven pizzas and perfect al dente pasta.

While there is rich and flavoursome traditional Italian fare on the menu, monthly specials give new and regular customers a chance to experience other mouth-watering feasts, such as Emillio’s Osso Buco.

For dessert? Gelato is served, of course with a refreshing choice of Roche, Lemonchello and Pistachio to name a few. Tiramisu and Cointreau Creme Brulee or finish off your dining experience with the Lemonchello liquor from Sorento as an after dinner aperitif.

Knowing what their customers want – Emilio has also designed set menu’s with two options available $46pp or $56pp (check their website for details).

Al Forno, 34 Anzac St, Takapuna. Phone: 488 0179 www.alforno.co.nz Open Tues – Sun 5pm until late. Dine in or take out.

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.

Something so inexpensive yet so tantalising is the best way to describe Raviz Indian Cuisine.

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.

Numbers of Kiwi and Indian families flock to the restaurant for its ambience and taste that has everybody licking their plate.

The aim of The Elephant Wrestler was to create a bar that’s simply a ‘great local’, and they have 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 menu boasting a variety of delicious food (including gluten free options), now is the time to head into your larger than life local. Why not come down after work and enjoy their live music and fantastic specials every Friday. Weekly deals include ‘Express Lunch’ every Monday – Thursday for just $15.50; Thursday steak special for $16.50; and Cider Sundays with live music and specials all day.

Open Mon to Sun 12pm - Late.

4 The Strand, Takapuna 09 280 1487 www.mexico.net.nz Want FREE Churros? Sign up to the Mexico database at mexico.net.nz/#signup

The food is perfect and you don't need much help in choosing from the menu as everything is delicious.

Lunch specials from $10, Mon-Tue-Wed. Raviz is fully licensed & BYOW 178, Hurstmere Road, Takapuna.

Open 11am-2.30pm then 5pm until late, seven days 09 489 2400.

For more information log on to www.raviz.co.nz Celebrate your birthday and get a free dessert.

Takapuna

Open Mon - Sun 11am - Late. 138 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 489 8030.www.elephantwrestler.co.nz www.facebook.com/TheElephantWrestler Planning a special occasion or event? Get in touch with our dedicated Events Coordinator to take the stress out of party planning; events@elephantwrestler.co.nz

KOPIO

Blankenberge

Fortune Fountain

Malaysian Restaurant & Takeaway @ The Sentinel Building, Takapuna.

Just some of the excellent reviews on KOPIO Malaysian Restaurant & Takeaway:

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

Food with a Flemish-French theme. 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.

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.

Check out KOPIO's menus at www.kopio.co.nz Open: 5pm to Late (every night).

KOPIO, The Sentinel Building, 3/3 Northcroft Street, Takapuna 09 486 0122 Try KOPIO's Green Curry Chicken served with jasmine rice for $16 only (Takeaway - July only)

Takapuna

Open Mon to Fri 11:30am - Late, Sat to Sun and public holidays 9am - Late.

136 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 486 6331 www.belgianbeercafetakapuna.co.nz “Munday Mussel Madness” – Every Monday: One kilo mussel pot and fries, just $13. Every Tuesday: Half kilo of Angus Rump Steak, with fries, just $16.

Takapuna

Come in and try one of our most popular dishes Peking Duck Special (was $48) NOW $29.99 (one course only) Monday to Friday Dinner Only for the month of July (valid July 2014 only - conditions apply) 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.

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Eating Out Guide | Restaurants

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 CHEF

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

Grant Kitchen Introduces on the 3rd Monday every month: "THE PASSIONATE PUNTER" On Monday 21st July our five course degustation dinner will be hosted by: Man O War Vineyard (Waiheke Is.) Winemaker: Duncan Mctavish $125pp Inclusive.

For menu / details / reservations tel 09 489 9510 or visit www.pinotplus.co.nz Open Tues to Sat 5.30pm - Late.

168 Hurstmere Road Takapuna

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

Order before 6pm any night our fabulous Antipasto platter and receive a free bottle of Man O War wine - red or white.

Thyme Restaurant

Faro Steak House

Takapuna

At Thyme Restaurant we offer just the right service for your occasion - we’re quick and discrete when you’re busy working and give you lots of attention when you’re out to celebrate. If you’re joining us for dinner, you’ll be eating from the varied A La Carte Menu developed by our head chef, Huw Thomas, and his team of chefs.

Thyme menu reflects their passion for seasonal, fresh food. The menu also caters for a range of diets and includes vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and low-carb options.

Open Mon to Sun Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Level 1, The Spencer Hotel, 9-17 Byron Avenue, Takapuna Beach 09 916 4982. www.thymerestaurant.co.nz Enjoy live entertainment every day of the week from 6.30pm.

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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 our new pasta & pizza menu from $17!

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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, throughout Winter, seven days.

Eating Out Guide | Restaurants

The Hub

New Vietnam

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.

For a healthy, delicious lunch or dinner at a very affordable price, look no further than this traditional Vietnamese style restuarant. Tucked in the side street off Hurstmere Road, New Vietnam Café is proud to present their new exciting menu, including traditional Vietnamese style rice paper rolls or the highly recommended Chef's special Lemongrass Vietnamese Style Chicken and Pork and very popular Pho Soup for lunch - perfect when there is a chill in the air! A warm welcome is assured from manager Jessie Kuang and her team, who delight in creating meals to suit each of their many customers. The friendly staff will endeavor to create the flavour combination desired by guests and are pleased so many customers choose to return to this lovely local spot. Open for lunch and dinner, BYO and fully licensed with takeaways available. Checkout regular updates on facebook.

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 The Hub welcomes any RSA members and get $10 meals.

Takapuna

Open Mon to Sun 10:30am - 10pm Shop 10, 62-78 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 489 3869.

Grab a stamp card - If you spend $50 or more your 5th entree is free!

Milford

Open: Tues - Fri 12-12.30pm Lunch (from only $10.50) 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 Tues - Fri 12-12.30pm.

Al Forno Italian

Beachside Grill Takapuna

Castor Bay

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.

Steak and seafood dining in Takapuna has been given a huge boost with the arrival of Beachside Grill.

Locals love Salt, Castor Bay's go to little restaurant and sister cafe - appropriately called Little Salt Eatery.

Takapuna

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.

Open Tues to Sun 5pm-Late. 09 488 0179.

34 Anzac Street, Takapuna www.alforno.co.nz Try our dry aged rib eye fillet!

This prime spot on the corner of Hurstmere Road, Anzac St and The Strand is causing a stir with its fresh, modern bach-like decor, it impeccable service, perfectly balanced ambiance and its outstanding food. Brainchild of top chef Brendon Petersen and business partner Radek Vacek, Beachside Grill lets ingredients speak for themselves, delivering simple, hearty dining yet stylish dining. Entrees and desserts are as impressive as the steak, seafood, ribs that are among the main course offerings. This place is a must!

129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. Ph 09 486 2714 www.beachsidegrill.co.nz Ribs Night every Tuesday - all you can eat for $32.

Salt

Salt has launched a brand new Breakfast and Lunch Menu with a new A la carte menu being launched the last week of May. This features numerous new dishes designed to please both our regulars and new diners alike. We look forward to seeing you all down at Salt enjoying the new menus.

Corner Beach Rd & Castor Bay Rd, Castor Bay. Phone 410 4488, Visit: www.saltcastorbay.co.nz Open Tues - Sun 5.30pm - 10pm Cafe Tues - Sun 8am - 9pm with takeaway available from 4-9pm Try the market fish - always a sensational dish!

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Richoux Patisserie is now open on the Shore - the bakery owned and operated by award-winning baker Jason Hay is committed to bringing you great tasting food at affordable prices. His expert team of bakers with over a decade of experience, knows how to whip up delicious sweet and savory muffins, scrumptious cakes (including gluten-free options) and award-winning yummy pies. They also offer healthy salads and sandwiches.

Richoux Patisserie Takapuna

Mon- Fri 6.30am – 4pm, Sat 7.30am - 2pm 447 Lake Road, Takapuna 09 489 9903 www.richouxpatisserie.co.nz Bring in this ad and try an award winning pie & small coffee combo for $7

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.

Little King Cafe Milford

132-136 Kitchener Rd, Milford 09 489 7278 facebook.com/LittleKingNZ Our friendly Team is proud to serve consistent high quality Food and coffee.

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, Bennetts Chocolates of Mangawhai, Catering and Speciality Cakes.

Swiss Cafe & Bakery Milford

FEATURE CAFÉ

Mon to Fri 7am-4:30pm, Sat & Sun 7am - 2:30pm.

5 Milford Road, Milford, 09 489 9737 Our friendly Team is proud to serve consistent high quality food and coffee.

Tucked away in the hub of Northcote St and under The Sentinel Apartments is the new Vanilla Sky Cafe, a delightful new cafe in the heart of Takapuna, offering Altezano Brothers aromatic coffee with delicious and well priced menu options for both breakfast and lunch.

Tiger….still serving ggggreat coffee!

Most of us love a good coffee but Sheona Kearney went one step further and took her passion for coffee and made it her business – literally!

“Coffee is awesome!” Exclaims Sheona, Managing Director of Tiger Coffee in Wairau Road, Glenfield. “There is so much to learn about coffee…and I love learning everything I can to make the perfect cup.”

As Sheona can contest to – it’s not just the beans that make our daily dose so addictive.

“To achieve great results, the machines and equipment are as equally important,” reveals Sheona. And it’s her business to know, for Tiger Coffee not only sells it’s own delicious, aromatic coffee beans, it is also a major supplier of coffee equipment and is the specialist for the Swiss made Thermoplan Super Automatic Espresso machines and the leading traditional brand from Milan, Dalla Corte Traditional Espresso machines. With Westpac as one of her major clients, Sheona and her expanding business and team of experts will ensure you have consistently great coffee and the right machines to achieve it. They have the know-how to provide the right solution and support to small

Sumo Salad

This winter try their famous Soup of the Day served in a bread bowl or warm up with a Jaffa Hot Chocolate.

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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

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TIGER COFFEE WAIRAU

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.

Devonport: 2/64 Vauxhall Road, Devonport 7.30am - 3.30pm Milford Shopping Centre, next to Countdown 8.30am - 5.30pm Warm up with our winter menu.

Tiger Coffee not only sells it’s own delicious, aromatic coffee beans, it is also a major supplier of coffee equipment and is the specialist for the Swiss made Thermoplan Super Automatic Espresso machines…

Vauxhall Cafe

Milford & Devonport

Venture into a treasure trove of goodies as you walk into the newly established Antidote cafe. Cure your coffee craving, indulge in fresh homemade foods, with gluten free options and relax in the quiet outdoor area. Not just serving coffee this little gem is also the home of Mummas Love, an up cycled store which sells unique vintage finds. Antidote also holds art classes in their large studio space. Get your fix and visit their Facebook page for all the details.

Open hours: Mon-Fri 7am-4.30pm Sat 8am-4pm 16 Como street, Takapuna Ph: (09) 486 3834, www.antidotecafe.co.nz Coffee loyalty cards available: buy six get one free!

Antidote Takapuna

Tucked away in the hub of Shore City’s Food Court is Mozaik Caffé. Not just a café, Mozaik serves up delicious restaurant quality food with a full licence. The new winter menu is out now – with the Mozaik Mix Sharing Platter / falafel, Turkish meat balls, coxinha (ko-shing-ya) with hummus, tatzikl, tomato salsa & toasted pita.

Shore City, Cnr Anzac St & Lake Rd, Takapuna

operators to large franchise corporations.

“We can offer the complete solution from beans to machines and everything in between!” Says Sheona.

Moving from Barry’s Point Road to new and larger premises in Wairau Road, means they have ample room for a showroom, conference room, workshop and their espresso bar, which fronts the business and serves up their great tasting Grand Cru Premium espresso coffee and tasty pre-made sandwiches, baguettes and salads.

Tiger Coffee, 195b Wairau Road, Glenfield Ph: 09 441 3084, www.tigercoffee.co.nz

bonus is that they offer free internet (cond. apply) and you’ll always get a friendly smile from Stuart, Jacqui and their team.

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

Open Mon-Wed 7.30am-6pm, Thurs 7.30am9pm, Fri 7.30am-6pm, Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 8am-5pm Ph: (09) 488 2144 For this month Channel readers can enjoy the Soup of the day with Turkish bread and a small coffee for $11.50 (valid July 2014).

Mozaik Caffé Takapuna

Recently renovated, the Little Red Cup, just up from 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 Sat 7am - 3.30pm Sun 7.30am - 3.30pm 178 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 4894728 littleredcup178@hotmail.com New Winter Menu available now!

Little Red Cup Takapuna

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Firefly Light & Design

Takapuna: Berkeley Cinemas

This month at

Takapuna

Celebrate NZ Design with Firefly Looking for somewhere you can go to view some of the latest & best NZ lighting, furniture and fabric design under one roof? Through the month of July Firefly Light & Design will be showcasing the best pieces from a range of NZ designers. This is your chance to encounter the skill and craftsmanship that goes into each piece close up.

If you are looking to add a piece of striking New Zealand design to your home you can browse a variety of items, and take advantage of special offers for the month.

Designers featured include lighting designers David Trubridge, Rebecca Asquith, Tim Wigmore & local bespoke lighting company Epsilon, as well as Furniture by Treology, Montreux & Kovacs (Christchurch) and craftsman Robin Cuff, among others. Local textile designs by Ingrid Anderson and Hemptech will also be on display if you are looking for fabrics with a NZ twist.

With winter well and truly here why not head down to Berkeley Cinema in Takapuna for an enjoyable, affordable sociable fun time out at the movies. Pop in for a coffee and slice for just $7 per person.

Sunday to Wednesday all standard movies are only $9.90 ($13.50 for 3D), a deal so hot it will take away winter! Want to get this deal every day of the week? Why not purchase a BOOK of TEN tickets for $100 that can be used any day or night for a standard movie.

A great way to treat the kids these holidays and the books are valid for nine months so why not buy a book and put those spare tickets away for another rainy day at the movies.

Coming this month: Jersey Boys – 3rd July The story of four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic 1960s rock group The Four Seasons.

How To Train Your Dragon 2 – 3rd July It's been five years since Hiccup and Toothless successfully united dragons and vikings on the island of Berk. While Astrid, Snotlout and the rest of the gang are challenging each other to dragon races, the now inseparable pair journey through the skies, charting unmapped territories and exploring new worlds. Now, Hiccup and Toothless must unite to stand up for what they believe while recognizing that only together do they have the power to change the future of both men and dragons.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes – 10th July A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth's dominant species.

Hercules – 24th July Having endured his legendary twelve labours, Hercules, the Greek demigod, has his life as a sword-for-hire tested when the King of Thrace and his daughter seek his aid in defeating a tyrannical warlord. Starring Dwayne Johnson.

Mrs Brown’s Boys D’Movie – 24th July A company tries to shut down Mrs Brown's fruit and veg stall. They can feck off. When Moore Street market-trader Agnes Brown finds her livelihood under threat from a ruthless developer, she and her family embark on a campaign to save her stall, aided as only the Browns will be by a motley troop of blind trainee Ninjas, an alcoholic solicitor, and a barrister with Tourettes Syndrome.

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The Spencer on Byron Hotel Accommodation Winter Special Book our Winter Special during the months of June, July or August and you’ll get to enjoy rates from only $149 for a Studio Room or $169 for a One Bedroom Suite!

Call 09 916 4999, email reservations@spencerbyron.co.nz or visit www.spencerhotel.co.nz to book Terms & conditions apply

Thyme Restaurant

Conference & Events

The perfect place to celebrate!

Christmas Parties Celebrate in style with a mouthwatering Christmas buffet followed by a night of dancing and being merry!

Packages start from only $85.00 inc GST per person.

With a private dining area available, attentive service and live music every night, Thyme Restaurant has become a popular venue for celebrations and special occasions.

Call 09 916 4982, email thyme@spencerbyron.co.nz or visit www.thymerestaurant.co.nz to book a table

Terms & conditions apply

Call 09 916 4977, email meetings@spencerbyron.co.nz to enquire or visit www.spencerhotel.co.nz/christmas2014

9-17 Byron Avenue, Takapuna • 0800 SPENCER (773 623) • www.spencerhotel.co.nz

The Vic, Devonport

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The VIc is prepared with a brand heat pump to keep our foyer nice and cosy and a popcorn popper to settle into your favourite flicks with a box of fresh popcorn this winter. We may even convince the bar manager to put on a nice mulled wine to warm your cockles.

Our winter programme is shaping up to be even better than last year. We've been busy to book some of the best films available and we are looking forward to serve you the best of movies, live shows and School Holiday programmes in a warm and welcoming space.

Check out www.facebook.com/thevicdevonport for any Opens 3 July updates on activities and movie fundraising events and call us or email with any requests. If we can do it, we will.

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Style and Substance -Heather (Editor)

Charity shops to me still evoke images of musty-scented clothing, displayed in a less than aesthetically pleasing way, with an odd gem sometimes to be found after much time and rifling.

Last week, however, my outdated views of second hand clothing stores were lambasted with a visit to Yellow Belle.

It has a gorgeous exterior and an interior filled with beautifully merchandised, quality fashion. I grabbed a gorgeous handmade skater-style dusty pink skirt for just $19, and could have spent way more. All proceeds go to Women's Refuge, which has its annual Awareness Month this month. So this July there is even more cause to shop, knowing that it's not only your wardrobe that's benefiting!

Healthy Foods -Claudia (Advertising)

I've just stumbled upon Browns Bay blogger Kirsty Peta Stone and her fantastic website Motivationalfoodie.com - it's an inspiring site for building a healthier you with nutritional fueled recipes and advice that are all natural and, of course, healthy!

It's a wonderful site for those who struggle to get their daily dose of greens in (sooo me!). With smoothies that detoxify the skin, soup recipes filled with hearty goodness, nourishing lunch and dinner options (even my kids would enjoy), she even makes baking biscuits better for you - with simple adjustments like replacing normal sugar with raw honey. Kirsty is all about promoting good health and clean living - her website even looks clean and fresh (it might help that her passion is photography!). So log on, learn, and come out refreshed and vitalised!

Keeping your pooch warm -Crystal (Lead Designer)

Now that we're right into Winter, some of our furry buddies might be beginning to feel the cold. My dog Bree, and my mum's, Zoe, certainly do. Their tails get wagging whenever we grab their coats and slip them on if there's a chill to the air. Of course, not all dogs need coats, but if you notice yours often curled up in a ball, huddled in bed, or snuggling a blanket at night, it might pay to get one. Puppies and senior dogs may also benefit having one.

We got the beautiful ones pictured from McDonalds Pet Store, which you can find at the Glenfield Night Market at Westfield Glenfield. Not limited to just jackets, they have a great range of leashes, harnesses, beds and food. There's dog gear for any situation, from waterproof jackets to Winter-warmer coats!

Sunday Roast at Florries!

-Aidan (Publisher)

We love to eat out locally on a Sunday evening for a roast. During June, four of us decided to try the Sunday Roast at local Takapuna Irish Pub Florrie McGreals.

The night we went they just happened to have my favourite – Roast Pork. Served on a wooden chopping board, with tasty slices of roast pork accompanied by crackling, roast potatoes, peas and gravy – just like Mum makes – for only $18! Not only was the food (beer and wine) great but the entertainment was sensational as well. We were sitting alongside the group playing traditional Irish music that was being enjoyed by the whole crowd in the pub. Like being back in a pub in Dublin – a great night.

Florrie Mcgreals – 138 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach. http://www.florriemcgrealsirishpub.co.nz

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Channel People: Community Gem - Joan Lardner-Rivlin

JEWEL IN THE SHORE’S COMMUNITY CROWN There can surely be few people more deserving of the moniker ‘community gem’ than Joan LardnerRivlin. A life in community-based work and a ‘retirement’ as a member of more community organisations than can be counted on two hands, make Joan a true community treasure to behold.

She spoke to Channel’s Heather Vermeer on her Takapuna North Trust stomping ground at Mary Thomas Centre on Gibbons Road in Takapuna.

Heather Vermeer: What is your current community involvement?

Joan Lardner-Rivlin: I’m chair of North Shore Citizens Advice Bureau, Chair of Takapuna North Trust, a YES Disability Board member, Beach Haven/Birkdale Community Project, Kaipatiki Trust, Older Women’s Network, secretary of Auckland District Council of Social Services, I’m on the Age Concern Auckland Board, I’m a VCC (Volunteer Community Co-ordinator) in the office of senior citizens for the MSD, on the Senior Advisory Panel to Auckland Council and volunteer for First Access Radio which runs Planet FM, radio programmes that are broadcast for different ethnic communities in 45 languages.

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HV: Quite a list! Have you always been community-minded?

J L-R: Yes, I used to be a community advisor for the Auckland Regional Authority. Many of the community roles I have now are as a result of the networks I had created. I studied Social Work and Social Administration at London School of Economics what was a very long time ago! I’m talking before The Beatles! And have worked in the community field ever since with jobs in Johannesburg, Zambia, Hong Kong before coming to New Zealand in 1972. We moved to Beach Haven and have never moved since!

HV: What do you think is Takapuna’s biggest community need?

J L-R: We need ‘bumping places!’ Places where people can congregate and ‘bump into’ other people. We need a youth centre, where young people can go and socialise without having to go to the bowling alley and spend a fortune!

All the halls are hired out for certain events, there is no ‘drop-in’ community facility such as a Community House.

HV: What do you most enjoy about community work?

J L-R: The people!

HV: What did you want to be when you ‘grew up’?

J L-R: A travel writer. I used to love to read National Geographic and could picture myself travelling to exotic places and seeing sights such as the Taj Mahal at sunset!

HV: I’m sure you don’t have much spare time, but what do you enjoy if you do?

J L-R: I enjoy reading, cross-stich embroidery and crosswords.

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HV: In my next life, I’m going to come back as....

J L-R: A community development worker. I’ve done that for over 40 years and it’s great to see things on the Shore that I have had a hand in bringing about.

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Everyone loves a good wedding, so here at Channel we wanted to help newlyweds on the Shore share their big day through our pages…

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Alexandra and Malcolm Allan married in Fiji in a beach ceremony, in front of the Sheraton Hotel, Denarau.

Given away by her mother Diane Walton, in the absence of her deceased father James Walton, Alexandra wore an ivory satin gown with crystal detailing.

Flower Girl was the bride's niece, Amy Nuth and her nephew Owen Nuth was the page boy. The couple honeymooned at Lomani Resort on the island. Alexandra, a client solutions manager, and Malcolm, a sales director, will live in Castor Bay.

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Secrets Maroma Resort, Cancun, Mexico was the venue for the wedding of Kellie (nee Larson) and Blake Douglas in late April this year.

Around 60 family and friends from around the world joined them for the barefoot wedding ceremony and function on the Caribbean beach.

The bride wore an ivory lace off-theshoulder dress and her bridesmaids were in shades of dusky pink.

Bridesmaids were Kelly Henley, Janelle Scivier, Hanna Williams and Laura Williams. The best man was Rhys Lloyd with other groomsmen being Edwin Ainley, Daniel Ellensohn and Aaron Douglas.

Making his debut as a celebrant was Ryan Scivier, a friend of the couple and a teacher at Westlake Boys.

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Beach Access with Matthew Braithwaite, Takapuna Beach Business Association

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Little Champions Welcome the Junior World Championship The amazing students at Takapuna Primary School put on a fantastic show, as did the weather, when they hosted the Wales Junior World Meeting the players.

Championship squad for a morning of culture and sport. The culture group, bursting with talented youngsters, formally welcomed the players with a powhiri in front of their fellow students, teachers and parents. Thoroughly impressed, the Welsh captain thanked the group, in Welsh and English, before leading Putting their skills to the test. the squad and the school’s rugby fans to the field for a series of fun games and activities. Takapuna Primary kindly extended an invitation to fellow rugby enthusiasts within their sports cluster, including St. Josephs, Forrest Hill and Hauraki.

The morning came to a grand finale with the Welsh players banding together for a roaring rendition of their national anthem for the kids.

Irene Peters with her signed Jr All Blacks jersey.

Junior World Championship Competition Winner Congratulations to Irene Peters, winner of the Junior World Championship prize pack! Irene picked up a jersey signed by the Jr All Blacks as well as tickets to all the JWC matches, including the final at Eden Park.

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Children enjoying the free activities at Shore City’s recent Coffee Group where the theme was ‘How Does Your Garden Grow?’

Doing it for the Kids If there was an award for the most family friendly mall on the Shore it would have to go to Shore City. The Shore City Coffee Group was a huge success with free week-day entertainment designed to educate and inspire the under 5’s with two hours of arts and crafts, face painting, balloon twisting and story-telling, plus free coffee for mum or dad and a free fluffy for the kids. Then there’s Shore City’s new promotion, Dollars for Schools, which continues this month. They’re giving away a whopping $25,000 to five local schools in July as voted by the local community.

You can find out more at www.DollarsForSchools.co.nz Shore City: Cnr Lake Road and Como Street, Takapuna. Ph: 09 978 6300 www.shore-city.co.nz

Dry July with Les Mills How often do you get to raise money for charity by not doing something? Dry July is a lighthearted way to raise funds for a serious cause and the team at Les Mills Takapuna are getting right behind it.

Dry July is a fundraiser that challenges you to go alcohol-free for a month to support adults living with cancer, giving your health and wellbeing a boost at the same time as raising funds for an important cause.

Funds raised go towards creating better services and environments for adults with cancer, and their families.

By signing up to the challenge and making even small improvements to your diet and exercise routine, participants can expect to experience a vast range of health benefits. In addition to this, Les Mills Takapuna are offering a free seven day pass to anyone who signs up for the Les Mills Dry July team. Sign up for your free Dry July Les Mills Seven Day Trial here: http://www.lesmills.co.nz/promotions/ dry-july-7-day-trial-2014/ Find out more here: http://www.lesmills.co.nz/dry-july/ 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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BNZ Takapuna branch.

TBBA Platinum Sponsor Profile: BNZ Takapuna LET’S GET OUTSIDE LET’S GET OUTSIDE - it’s not only a statement, but also a new store at 11 Hurstmere Road, which will inspire more of us to do just that.

“Takapuna was an obvious choice for our second store after opening a Queenstown store over two years ago. The North Shore is such a beautiful area, how could you not be inspired every day to get outside and enjoy it, whatever the weather?” Says Nic Floyd General Manager of Nevada Sport, who are the New Zealand distributors of the internationally-renowned Merrell and Patagonia brands.

LET'S GET OUTSIDE is essentially “two stores under one roof” and showcases both Merrell and Patagonia brands separately in the one store. “This combination is working very well in our Queenstown store and the product mix will be slightly more urban and summer-orientated to match the North Shore lifestyle,” says owner Hamish Cochran.

“The Merrell brand is all about living and performing outside with style.

There is no reason why you can’t look good wearing technical apparel and footwear. Patagonia’s vision is to build the best product without harming the environment, Patagonia make stunning dresses, swimwear, and merino garments, as well as rainwear and insulated jackets, ” says Hamish.

We have an awesome team in Takapuna, who are extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to help select the best product choices to enable customers to maximise their enjoyment in the outdoors.

LET'S GET OUTSIDE: 11 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna. Ph: (09) 489 3204

Unique, inspirational and out of the box would be the best way to describe who we are... “BNZ Takapuna”.

Along with our experienced and diverse team here helping you “be good with money”, we are also dedicated to being out in our local community to support with anything we can.

BNZ has a dedicated day for all our staff, nationwide, where we’re “Closed for Good”. This means we close our doors for one day and BNZ staff head out, to roll up their sleeves and help in the community. This could be anything from helping our local charities like Plunket or a hospice, through to the smallest of jobs like weeding the gardens in our local schools or using our skills to help set business plans.

We are proud to be a platinum supporter of the TBBA (Takapuna Beach Business Association) and lend our premises to host some of the great functions, like the BMW Evening.

Along with this, we support our local businesses by hosting a “Connect” evening, bi-monthly on the first Tuesday of that month. This is a great opportunity for any local business to network with other businesses over a glass of wine. We look to our community for support of these evenings by providing interesting and informative speakers.

Our in-house team is here to help you make deliberate decisions to identify and implement your personalised financial strategy that aims to help you achieve your goals. This can be from Lauren MacKennzie in our wealth and investing sector through to Mikael Negri for small business.

We are proud to be a part of the Takapuna community. Come see us today.

BNZ Takapuna - 491 Lake Road, Takapuna. Ph: 0800 275 269. www.bnz.co.nz

Movie Magic at Berkeley Cinemas these Holidays!

If you’re looking to add some magic to these school holidays, fly in to Berkeley Cinemas Takapuna and catch the holiday hit, How to Train Your Dragon 2.

The movie buffs at Berkeley don’t only love treating their guests to a magical cinema experience – they take things to the next level and offer you more. More movies, more entertainment, more fun and more value.

Every Sunday to Wednesday they bring big value at a small price with all 2D tickets at just $9.90 and 3D tickets at just $13.50 (available across all films but does exclude special event screenings).

To avoid missing out, check in regularly for upcoming movies at www.bcg.net.nz Berkeley Cinemas Takapuna – 32-34 Anzac St, Takapuna.

Ph: (09) 488 6000

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Channel People: I Love Where I Live - Claire Peat

LIFE IN TAKAPUNA

Claire Peat.

Claire Peat is an osteopath living in the heart of Takapuna with her sister Voni and works on the Shore too.

Having grown up over 'the over side' of the bridge, Claire is thoroughly enjoying the relaxed lifestyle on the Shore. Channel Magazine put a few questions to Claire about apartment living and life in 'Taka'.

Courtney Bennett: How long have you lived in Takapuna?

Claire Peat: Three years.

CB: Have you always lived on the Shore?

CP: No, I grew up out in West Auckland.

CB: Why is the heart of Takapuna such a great place to live?

CP: Everything is on my doorstep. Takapuna is fantastic community to live in and I am in walking distance to everything - a beautiful beach, a huge variety of cafes and restaurants and great shops. I never have to worry about parking or parking tickets.

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CB: What’s your favourite way to exercise around your neighbourhood?

CP: I belong to Bevan McKinnon’s swim squad ‘Fitter Swimming’. We swim at Takapuna Primary School’s outdoor pool. Thankfully it’s generally warmer inside the pool than out. I also love the coastal walk between Takapuna and Milford.

CB: What is your favourite restaurant or café in your area?

CP: Zomer – they have the best hot chocolates in Takapuna. I hosted my friend Mel's baby shower there last year. Clare and Joost were fantastic, they went above and beyond and it made for such an amazing day. Mel was thrilled.

CB: You live in an apartment, what’s the best part about apartment living?

CP: The convenience. I can just close the door behind me and never have to worry about the house, my security or property maintenance.

CB: Do you work locally?

CP: I work in Albany.

CB: Is there anything to complain about around Takapuna?

CP: Not for me. I really enjoy living in Takapuna and it suits my current lifestyle.

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

CP: It’s not so much an event but I really enjoy the Yoga classes at Lululemon on a Sunday. Not only is it a great workout but it’s a really good chance to meet other people living in Takapuna, catch up with old neighbors and have a good gossip with my friends. It’s always followed by bacon butties from the Takapuna Markets.

CB: Do you get Channel delivered to your letterbox every month?

CP: Yes. CB: If we moved out of Takapuna we would move to...

CP: Bali. I love it there!

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THE HEALTHY CHANNEL: John Appleton

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In our little country of just over 4 million people Jeremy Bain with a sample of artwork well-packaged to send. we are spending close to $40 million dollars every day in our quest to have a healthier nation.

It seems however that regardless of how much we increase our spending it’s never enough. The ‘Stone Age’ didn’t end because we ran out of stone – we simply found a better way. Isn’t it time we looked around for a ‘better way’ because if we don’t, it may not be too long before our current system becomes unsustainable?

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Health & Fitness: with Pilates Unlimited

HEALTH & FITNESS: Pilates Unlimited

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LOVING THEIR AUTHENTIC Career women PILATES passionate about Pilates!

Pilates Unlimited is a well established Authentic Pilates Carmel Byrne. studio for both men and women locatedPilates in Northcroft Street, Joseph wrote that one of the aims of his Takapuna just along method wasBeach to help–people with the challenge The Department Store. offrom "performing our many andThe varied daily tasks studio, owned by Carole Fraser, with spontaneous zest and pleasure". Our has been operating overof sitting, repetitive careers often involvefor hours 11 years five Romana’s tasks, and and lots has of stress.

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North Shore Squash Club: News

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IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Removing unwanted hair, age spots, spider veins and rosacea safely and effectively What is IPL?

The Mitchell Cup winning North Shore Squash Team:- Standing, from left: Joyce Palmer, Mandy Kennedy, Sarah Agi, Sue Kim, Michelle Heron. Seated are Lisa Cowland and Abbie Palmer. Also in the team was Devon Wright.

North Shore Squash Club ladies win Mitchell Cup The North Shore Squash Club ladies went to Burnside in Christchurch to compete against the top clubs from all around New Zealand for the Mitchell Cup. The Mitchell Cup is the premier club team event for women in New Zealand squash.

The North Shore team consisted of 16 year old Abbie Palmer (number one player), Lisa Cowlard (2), Sue Kim (3), Mandy Kennedy (4) and Michelle Heron (5). The two reserves were Sarah Agi and Devon Wright. The team was managed by Joyce Palmer, mother of Abbie.

The Mitchell Cup is competed for on an annual basis and is hotly contested.

The competition was held over three days, starting on Friday May 30th and finishing on Sunday 1st June.

For the North Shore team it came right down to the final match when they were up against Eden Epsom the events number one seeds. With five players it was a winners take all and the Shore ladies were out to win. With everything tied up at two games each the final game was the decider. North Shore dug deep and came up triumphant wining the final and deciding game.

"The whole team played well right through the tournament with Michelle Heron playing a big part in winning that crucial fifth game in the final to secure the Mitchell Cup," said Manager Joyce Palmer. "Another highlight was Lisa Cowlard being the only player in the tournament to take a game off former world number one player Carol Owen. She did that in the final."

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IPL has been around since the 1990s and is used worldwide by beauty therapy clinics and dermatologists for the removal of unwanted hair and a variety of skin concerns, such as age spots, freckles, spider veins and rosacea, poor skin tone and fine lines, as well as acne and acne scarring. A number of studies have concluded that IPL regularly achieves better results for these treatments than other techniques, including laser.

During a treatment, high energy light pulses at wavelengths of 530 to 950nm are emitted through a crystal sapphire head onto the skin surface. Depending on the treatment objective, different wavelengths and a variety of machine settings can be used, and because of this, a thorough consultation by an experienced therapists before the treatment is necessary to achieve optimum results.

Hair removal IPL safely and effectively removes unwanted hair from any area of the body, be it the chin or upper lip, underam, back, bikini area or legs. With each treatment, the growth of hair in the area is permanently reduced, and usually only three to six treatments are required for excellent overall results. However, it is important to space the treatments at the correct intervals, and an experienced therapist will ensure optimum machine setting.

Age spots and freckles IPL has amazing results on age spots and dark freckles, usually after only one treatment! The pigmentation is broken up by the IPL and then released from the skin over the course of a few days, revealing new, unblemished skin!

Spider veins and rosacea Broken capillaries and spider veins are removed as the Intense Pulsed Light cauterizes the little vein. The natural healing process of the body then removes the dead tissue from the area and within a few weeks improved skin tone and texture is revealed. Sometimes two or three treatments are required for best results.

Acne, poor skin texture and first signs of ageing At a particular wavelength, IPL causes the stimulation of collagen and elastin production, thus resulting in the reduction of scars, fine wrinkles and pore size, and an overall improvement of skin texture.

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Northside with Mayor Len Brown

Residential Property Management: Quinovic

Why Hire a Professional Property Manager?

Here are a few benefits of engaging a professional property manager to experience the expertise in property care and return.

Michelle and Graeme Henderson, owners of Auckland-wide property management company Quinovic in Takapuna and Auckland City say, while common problems in property investment such as a lack of planning, unclear goals, and inadequate market research will always be contributing factors to non-existent or negative profit margins; the number one reason is - poor property management!

Many investors treat property management “as an afterthought” and end up in over their heads when it comes to self-managing their rentals. Often DIY landlords choose problematic tenants, due to the lack of adequate tenant-screening and credit checking, or, if they manage to find good tenants, they find themselves unable to respond as quickly as they need to when things go wrong.

The biggest factor in generating an acceptable return on an investment property is simply keeping it rented at its market rent. Regular Rent reviews are crucial for the right return on investment and often are ignored by DIY landlords. “Private landlords build a personal relationship with tenants and therefore are reluctant to increase rents and don’t have the market expertise as the professionals do” says Sandra May, Business Development Manager.

Without proven tenant-screening methods, first-time landlords regularly end up renting to unqualified tenants, which often ends up necessitating eviction proceedings with rent arrears and damages. Another factor and too often being ignored by first-time landlords is general upkeep of a property and regular maintenance. Generally speaking, tenants are not as interested in the upkeep of their homes as they would be if they owned the property.

This can result in small maintenance issues escalating into situations that require expensive repairs.

“Knowing how to prevent these scenarios is where Quinovic Property Management comes in’ says Sandra “We have proven methodologies for key aspects of property management, being experts in property care and return for over 25 years. Tenant screening, rent collection, and handling routine and emergency maintenance plus guaranteed quarterly inspections on every property are key factors of our property management service.”

“Not only do we as the experts know how to reduce risks that something will go wrong with a rental property investment” says Sandra, “if something does go wrong, we’ll handle it!”. “From organising contractors to handle any sort of maintenance issues to doing all the legwork involved if it ever came to an eviction, inspections, reviews, property upgrades, emergency call-outs etc; we as professional property managers will handle any issue that arises, protecting the property owner’s time and financial return at every step! “ We recommend having a team of experts around you to make sure you are setting your goals, creating a strategy and adequately managing the property? Where can Quinovic Takapuna help you? Graeme Henderson says “We are offering proven systems and a number of helpful tools to ensure good tenants are chosen and your property is managed with regular inspections to ensure the care of your property and your return on your investment is maximised.”

“We make the whole property management process easy for the property owner, adds Graeme Henderson, let us show you how we are different. We also offer a free rental appraisal for your property with absolutely no strings attached.”

For more information call Sandra May or Graeme Henderson at Quinovic-Takapuna; Phone 486 7450, 021 844 531 or; sandra@quinovic-takapuna.co.nz

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Transformation of Takapuna Takapuna and its surrounds are firmly on the radar here at Auckland Council.

For the past three and a half years, Takapuna town centre has been targeted for growth and development after it was selected as one of the six key metropolitan areas in the Council’s plan for Auckland over the next Mayor Len Brown.

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Transformation of the town centre is underway; some of the highlights that spring to mind include the completed award-winning Hurstmere Green, plans for the upgrade to Hurstmere Road and the progress towards connecting the town centre and Takapuna Beach.

And while we will continue to invest and upgrade Takapuna town centre, we are also very aware we must plan with the greater Takapuna area in mind.

Devonport is one such area, currently experiencing the biggest programme of capital investment in its history – completed and/or currently under construction include the wharves, Marine Square, the library, Bayswater Bridge and Stanley Bay Ferry Terminal upgrade.

One of the first things I did when I took office in 2010 was set about repairing the dilapidated Victoria Wharf; this was just the beginning of the development of one of Auckland’s most-loved seaside locations.

Currently underway is the much-awaited Corridor Management Plan (CMP) to decongest Lake Road. Auckland Transport is leading this work and will be undertaking the plan at the end of this month. The CMP will have recommended solutions and will take into account current and future land use outlined in the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan.

One of the first things I did when I took office in 2010 was set about repairing the dilapidated Victoria Wharf; this was just the beginning of the development of one of Auckland’s most-loved seaside locations.

All transport modes will be explored in the plan including walking, cars, cycling, buses and ferries. The work will be strongly aligned with the Takapuna / Devonport Area Plan – currently being prepared by Auckland Council. As Auckland Transport develops the CMP, they will work closely with the Local Board and key stakeholders. This work is expected to be completed by December.

The wider public will soon have the opportunity to submit on all local issues of importance during the development of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Plan through July-August.

I’m excited about the transformation taking place in Takapuna and its neighbouring areas and look forward to seeing the next stage of work unfold in this wonderful part of Auckland.

Mayor Len Brown

Community News

Triumph Troop Seeks Base!

Mad keen motorcyclists from across the Shore are getting revved up about finding a place to call home. The Triumph Riders Motorcycle Club was formed in 2011 and now has 214 members nationwide, but a solid group of North Shore devotees to the British bike wish to find a local club room to host their monthly meetings and get togethers.

Local President Warren Millar said: “Our members are passionate about the Triumph brand of motorcycles. We enjoy good companionship, good rides and always welcome the opportunity to meet like-minded people. We enjoy good turnouts from very enthusiastic members.”

The club has enjoyed rapid growth over the past three years and holds monthly meetings and rides with members owning a broad spectrum of different Triumph models such as Bonnevilles, Americas, Speedmasters, Tigers, Speed Triples, huge 2,300cc Rocket IIIs, Thunderbirds and Storms. Various ‘Chapters’, or branches, of the club exist throughout New Zealand.

President Warren likes to ‘pimp his ride’ with plenty of adornments, in line with his personal, and often derided, catchphrase: "There's no such thing as too much bling!”

He said there have been many memorable moments at the club and recalls the very first ride, when members were riding back to Auckland following a van along SH27, when the spare tyre underneath the van fell off at 100 kph.

North Shore Triumph Riders Motorcycle Club members, with President Warren Millar (second right).

He explained: “Gerry, the club’s new secretary, was leading on his Bonneville and Neil, newly-elected treasurer, was on his Rocket III. The spare tyre bounced over Gerry's head and just in front of Neil – perfectly timed to miss them both. Had they been going a second or so slower and/or been a bit closer, they could have both been taken out.

“The irony here is that the Chapter, having just been established, could have lost both its Secretary and Treasurer just 24 hours after it was formed!

A lucky escape!”

Warren said the group is keen to secure a regular meeting room, at low cost, to enable the North Shore members to have a community base.

As well as a president, the club has a local treasurer, Peter Miller and secretary Cat Longman. The club sells a wide range of regalia such as tee shirts, caps, beanies, hoodies, wet weather oil skins, number plate surrounds, stickers etc., usually to club members, to help fund raise for club activities.

For more information visit: http://triumphriders.co.nz/ or if you can help these keen bikers out with a club base, contact Warren on 021 2900210 or email launchcontrol2@gmail.com

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Channel Feature: Tina Cross and Women's Refuge

KIWI ICON'S reinvention PAYS IT FORWARD

Walk Away is the title of entertainment icon Tina Cross’s new self-penned song, which she is taking from her beloved home on the North Shore out across New Zealand in a bid to help women break free from abusive partners. She joined Channel’s Heather Vermeer for a coffee on her home turf of Takapuna to discuss her reinvention as a songwriter and Women’s Refuge Ambassador...

Wired and inspired at midnight after returning home from performing in a show, Tina Cross sat down to write. The multi-talented performer has done much in her glittering career that spans five decades, but song-writing wasn’t on this list. She had recently contacted Women’s Refuge to offer her support in whatever way she could, and had been inspired by the women she’d met. What she had come up with by 4am that night was Walk Away, an ode to the spirit, and the choice that women have to step out of hurtful relationships.

“I didn’t think I could write!” she admits. “To me, putting your own material out there is like walking down the street naked! It’s very exposing.”

After 26 years happily married to Wayne Sullivan, and two grown up children, Leah, 21, and Sean, 24, Tina is thankful to have never experienced domestic abuse. There is no harrowing story of personal trauma that prompted her to create a link with Women’s Refuge. In fact, the opening lyrics to Walk Away begin: ‘What would you do to be safe behind four walls in your place?’ “I wouldn’t know, I haven’t been there before.”

It was a desire to ‘pay it forward’, and the impact of a role she played ten years ago that has lived on vividly in her mind, which prompted her to take up the role as ambassador for Women’s Refuge.

“In 2004 I played Beth in the stage musical of Once Were Warriors. It was pretty hard hitting. Jake beat up my character Beth. That was a six-month experience that I came out of quite shaken. In any role you play, there’s an element of having to empathise with that character and that was really quite an emotional thing to do.”

Tina is quick to point out that all relationships are different, and where either verbal or physical abuse is present it can take on many different forms with many different possible solutions, but she wants to empower women who are suffering to take action. The notion that women can continue to feel love for men who harm them - physically or emotionally - is something that was brought starkly to Tina’s attention during the Once Were Warriors show.

“I had the most amazing songs to sing,” she recalls with wide eyes. “And in one of these, Sweet Long Song, I sang about Jake and how there was still some sentimental love between my character Beth, and Jake, despite, DESPITE...!” she says, raising her voice to emphasise what is not, I feel, her disbelief, but more her understanding of how this is very commonplace.

She describes the song, on which she worked with producer Barbara Griffin, as being ‘pop-y’. “I’m not sure what people would have expected me to write...?” she questions, unusually self-consciously. She sells her song as having ‘a catchy chorus’ and points out that it features a ukulele, which she plays herself.

Tina will play this self-funded song, which she is gifting to the Women’s Refuge cause, at the opening to a symposium for Women’s Refuge on July 4th in Auckland. This will also mark the start of an awareness-raising month dedicated

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to the domestic abuse cause. Tina will also perform the song on her 28-date ‘café tour’ of New Zealand, which begins on October 20th in Orewa. These will be morning and lunchtime concerts at cafés around the North and South Islands, over 35 days. Tina, and her tour manager Adele Lendich (former CEO of Netball North Harbour and school friend of Tina’s) are girlishly excited about this. “We’ll be driving around the country in a car; it’ll be lots of fun,’ enthuses Tina. But behind all the animated talk of a road trip, there is a very serious message. At each of the concerts will be a Women’s Refuge representative and material will be handed out, for example, on ten indicators that suggest when someone is in an abusive relationship. And in synchronicity with her song, Tina, a big fan of walking for exercise and relaxation, plans to involve those who attend the concerts in postconcert ambles. She says, “We will invite people to join us on a walk - that’s part of the Walk Away theme.”

The reinvention of Tina Cross is on: she continues to glow, and radiate health and a warmth that has endeared her to the nation’s heart. Physically, she’s in incredible shape, which she owes to her regular time spent at Les Mills Takapuna.

She is on the brink of releasing an album of her original material. This will feature 11 tracks, which she has written herself and includes a ‘semi-duet’ with her son Sean, himself a talented musician. Life’s going well for Tina, who away from performing loves nothing more than a walk along the Shore between Milford and Takapuna.

“I have been in this business for 39 years,” explains Tina. “And it’s nice to be holding a series of concerts for such a wonderful organisation. It’s a cliché, I know, but it’s that old adage of ‘paying it forward’. It’s a real honour.”

SHOP WITH HEART

July is Women’s Refuge Awareness Month and there has never been an easier - and more fun - way to support this valuable cause. Earlier this year, what is surely one of the most stylish 'charity shops'

NORTH SHORE REFUGE FREES WOMEN AND CHILDREN FROM GRIP OF TERROR Shine’s North Shore Women’s Refuge, the only refuge serving the North Shore community, is a life-saver for women and children caught in the grip of terror by an abusive partner or father.

A former resident of Shine’s North Shore Women’s Refuge tells this story about how she and her daughter were helped by Shine: “Everyone thought he was wonderful. But at home he was a manipulative and abusive alcoholic. I was convinced that one day he would break my neck. When I first rang Shine’s Helpline a woman there talked to me about being safe and about being prepared. I trusted her enough to tell her anything, and I felt relieved because she actually believed me.

After he assaulted me again one night, the Police arrived, but didn’t arrest him, so my daughter and I left. We had nowhere to go and no money. So I rang Shine again, and my daughter and I went to stay at their Refuge. We felt so safe, so relieved. My biggest fear was that he would find us. But the house was like Fort Knox. My daughter loved it. She called it a castle.

During that time, I got thinner and thinner. I cried every day. My hair fell out in clumps. But the staff had seen it all before, they reassured me that I would be ok and they kept me going when I wanted to give up. We had such incredible support from the women at Shine who had such knowledge and professionalism and kindness and humour. There’s just no way I would have got through this without them.”

Shine safe@home helps women and children in extreme danger of further assaults, to stay safe in their own homes, by providing home security upgrades and installing personal monitored alarms which, when triggered, alert the police communications centre. However, when women and children are simply not able to stay safely at home, or need to leave in a hurry, they are offered refuge accommodation.

KIDshine is one of the only services in New Zealand that provides direct support and safety planning for children who have been exposed to domestic abuse. Families who stay at the refuge are offered this service for their children, and it is also offered to families in the community.

First established in 1985, Shine’s North Shore Women’s Refuge, with the support of the North Shore community, has helped thousands of families become safe over the years.

Shine’s Helpline (0508-744-633) takes calls seven days a week, from 9am to 11pm. Find out more, or donate, at www.2shine.org.nz

in the country was launched in Takapuna. Yellow Belle in Hurstmere Road sells quality clothing with proceeds going directly to Women's Refuge.

'Pre-loved' clothing can be dropped off in the store's giant paper bag (pictured right) produced and kindly donated

by Benefitz, publishers of Channel. Stylish Shore women have been keeping the shop well stocked with superb quality clothing, footwear, jewellery, handbags. Give your winter wardrobe a boost - support the store and the cause during Women's Refuge Appeal Week 14 – 20 July and beyond!

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The Heartland Tour, The Album The Song - Walk Away Supporting

Womens

Refuge

Walk Away

BY TINA CROSS

What would you do to be safe Behind four walls in your place I wouldn’t know at all I’ve never been there before You close your eyes so tightly Pretending that you can’t see The burning of a stare It is with you everywhere Angel of mercy, can you touch her fear Give her a voice, give her a voice Walk away, walk away, you don’t have to stay You’re cut to the bone, it’s turned you to stone Walk away, walk away, you’re strong enough to say You don’t own me, gonna go my own way Come walk a mile in her shoes You know sometimes you can’t choose Mistakes are how you learn We all need somewhere to turn Her courage is her saviour She’ll walk away from danger No woman has to bare Abuse from one who doesn’t care Angel of mercy, can you touch her fear Give her a voice, give her a voice She cannot breathe, so how can she talk Give her a voice, give her a voice Walk away, walk away, you don’t have to stay You’re cut to the bone, it’s turned you to stone Walk away, walk away, you’re strong enough to say You don’t own me, gonna go my own way What would you do to be safe Behind four walls in your place I wouldn’t know at all I’ve never been there before Angel of mercy, can you touch her fear Give her a voice, give her a voice She cannot breathe, so how can she talk Give her a voice, give her a voice

Benefitz MD and Channel publisher Aidan Bennett.

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Health & Fitness: with Les Mills Takapuna

This month's article is brought to you by Claire Bellingham, Personal Trainer at Les Mills Takapuna.

Claire Bellingham.

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Les Mills GRIT®.

Winter is upon us. As the days get shorter and the nights get colder it’s easy to make excuses to skip your workout. But exercising through winter brings so many benefits it’s worth making the effort.

The most obvious reason to keep up your exercise routine is to maintain a healthy weight year round. Don’t hibernate like a bear or you’ll end up looking like one! Confidence and vitality is just as important in winter as it is in summer, especially if you’re planning a tropical getaway.

It’s critical to keep up your weight training if you play a winter sport.

Functional strength and core stability help maximize your performance and minimise your risk of injury.

Exercise improves your sense of wellbeing at a time of year when you can feel a little flat. When we exercise we produce endorphins. These “happy hormones” moderate the appetite and reduce cravings for the carb-packed comfort foods we look for in the winter months.

Another reason to exercise through winter is to ward off illnesses. Exercise improves immunity by increasing circulation. And of course the restful sleep and alleviation of stress that exercise provides are great for the immune system too.

Scheduling winter exercise can be tricky. With fewer daylight hours and variable weather it’s more difficult to run or cycle safely outdoors so winter is a great time to come to the gym. At Les Mills Takapuna you can try our new Virtual RPM® or sample one of our Les Mills Grit® series – Strength, Cardio or Plyo. All of these 30 minute classes are high intensity and highly motivating to help you blast away the winter blues.

Don’t let winter weather come between you and your health. Keep up your exercise and enjoy the benefits of wellbeing, strength and confidence through the current season and beyond.

Channel People: I Love what I Do - Scott Taylor

CHASING THE PERFECT PHOTO AND LOVING IT! Scottie T Photography.

Scott Taylor, photograph by Kevin Booth, while shooting the All Blacks vs England in the recent Steinlager series.

Photographer Scott Taylor is a North Shore lad, born and bred, and he’s truly someone who loves what he does! Scott is a professional sports photographer (specialising in photography of swimming, biking and running events). He also shoots all sorts of other occasions from music events, to weddings, through to family photos, corporate events, travel photography and photographic tuition, under the name Scottie T Photography. He’s an accredited member of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) via New Zealand Sports Journalist Association (NZSJA). Channel’s Courtney Bennett interviewed Scott to learn more about what makes him so passionate about taking the perfect photo.

Courtney Bennett: What makes you passionate about photography?

Scott Taylor: I love capturing the moment and telling a story through photography.

I get the biggest kick out of coming up with concepts for my clients and seeing them put in place to improve their brand and products.

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CB: What’s the secret to taking a good photo?

ST: Look for the right light. Photography is all about light.

The Infinity pendant light designed by James Russ.

CB: Have you always been a photographer?

ST: No, I was a Knowledge Manager for the Royal College of Surgeons in England for eight years whilst also taking on photographic assignments - mostly live music events at night and sporting events at the weekend.

Individually handcrafted from genuine Carbon Fibre.

CB: If you could take anyone’s photos, who would be the subject and why?

ST: I really enjoy taking images for professional sports people capturing the essence of who they are, and I also undertake a handful of weddings each year, which is a great honour.

CB: Where’s the best place to take a photo on the Shore and why?

ST: The Shore is a fantastic place for photos with loads of amazing landscapes and places to shoot. I love Devonport though as it has a bit of everything.

CB: What do you do in your spare time?

ST: What is spare time?

CB: Who is the photographer you most admire and why?

ST: I truly believe that the only photographer you should compare yourself to is the one you used to be. Having said that, Peter Bush is an inspiration, as is Delly Carr, who is the best known Triathlon Photographer in the world who I regularly work alongside with.

CB: If I wasn't working in my job, I would like to work…

ST: Not at all interested in anything else but if I had to - a Knowledge Manager... earning a decent living and most likely working for someone else!

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Channel People: I Love My Pet - Kayla Dalrymple

I LOVE MY PET KAYLA & HECTOR

Kayla Dalrymple grew up on a lifestyle block, so she has always been around animals and absolutely loves them.

She says she’s constantly posting animal rights petititons all over her friends' Facebook pages. Kayla is a journalist, and lives in Glenfield with her beloved cat Hector and three flatmates.

Courtney Bennett: What do you love about pets? they can sense them. I love that there is always someone happy to see you when Kayla Dalrymple: I like how animals are so intuitive. I am a big believer in spirits, you get home and how each and every animal has its own personality. so I feel safer if there is an animal in the room come night time as supposedly CB: Tell us about your Cat Hector…

KD: Hector is an SPCA special from the Gisborne SPCA (my hometown).

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CB: How did you come to own your cat?

KD: Hector was a 21st present - I got to go to the SPCA and pick a kitten. He saw me and ran and climbed like spiderman up the mesh cage, until he was eye level and just stared at me, it was amazing! He is a bit stupid I think but he is hilarious.

He also eats a lot and I feel guilty about his rough start to life because he was abandoned, so I feed him whenever he meows in the kitchen. I need to stop doing that.

CB: Do you have any other favourite animals?

KD: I love all animals except for large spiders that get in my zone.

CB: What’s Hector’s favourite hobby?

KD: Definitely eating. Even day-old food you just pick the bowl up and shake it for a bit and he thinks it is brand new again.

CB: What’s your view on social media pages for pets?

KD: I think people should not take themselves too seriously - Hector has a Facebook, and it is just for a bit of a laugh. I know that is really weird but it is not like I do it in a serious way. He has 37 friends (Prince Hector, add him ladies).

CB: You live in a flat, how do you find having a pet in a flatting situation?

KD: I think it is great. My flatmates love Hector and if I am away for a night there is always someone to make sure he gets fed!

CB: Is the North Shore a pet friendly place?

KD: Definitely. You only need to walk down Takapuna Beach at 5pm to see how many dog lovers there are.

Authorised by M Barry, 15 Anzac Street, Takapuna, Auckland

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CB: I wouldn't be without Hector because…

KD: He is continuous and free entertainment, and although the banter is lacking he is still a good time to hang out with.

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

Travelling with your Dog It’s not necessarily something you think about a great deal when you first get your puppy but travel is something you will need to get used to. Travel sickness is very common in dogs so it helps if you prepare your young dog for travel from a young age. Here are a few tips to help you on your way to great adventures with your dog: Crate training Crate training has become a very useful and popular way to house train puppies. It is well recognised that when properly introduced, dogs love the security that their man-made den provides. Crate training is also a very useful way to also travel your dog in the car, providing a familiar and secure space inside the potentially scary car. The crate trained dog will also cope with the experience of flight travel much better than one that has not.

In the car The key to normalising car travel for your dog is to start very young, with short trips that end in some fun time, not just the vet! To avoid making your dog car sick from a young age, drive carefully and avoid long journey’s on very windy roads.

There is a very high rate of motion sickness amongst dogs so keep this in mind. Also use common-sense and avoid feeding your dog prior to travelling, this will only promote motion sickness.

Indie’s Insights Car’s are great, they take you to all the fun places in life (apart from the vet) and sometimes they have hidden treats to find! I think my human’s car is a little too high though…it requires an unreasonable amount of effort on my part to get in.

Toilet stops A very good reason to train your dog to “go toilet” on command is when you are travelling. Your dog has no idea he won’t get the chance to go to the toilet for an hour or three so making sure his bladder is empty before you set off will make a big difference. And always stop for a leg stretch, water and toilet session every two to three hours on a long trip (shorter if it’s a puppy).

Window treatment It’s not a good idea to let your dog stick it’s head out the window when you drive.

You should try it yourself if you don’t agree! There are all sorts of potential hazards to the practice so it is best to never allow this habit to start.

Temperature Dogs are far more sensitive to heat than we are so you need to think about the temperature inside your car when you travel your dog. It is an obvious consideration in the peak heat of summer, but some designs of car can also get very hot sitting in the sun in winter. Take the time to cool your car down with aircon if you need to before setting off. A hot dog is a stressed dog.

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Takapuna News

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

Rachael Bro.

I have recently attended a community forum in Sunnynook discussing local concerns with the major issue being public transport. Noticing Kaipatiki and Devonport have also had meetings regarding bus transport issues, I believe we need to collect evidence to present as measurable data for the North Shore Auckland Transport consultation process (proposed for early 2015).

If we are to achieve our desired results of a reliable, frequent and safe bus service for all, especially for those most requiring it; in my opinion we need to prepare Last month, Lake Town Green Park opened in Sunnynook. sufficiently to advocate for adequate transport systems that work for us on the North Shore. I think it is a good idea to be thinking well ahead of our needs and how to articulate these clearly for maximum result.

The Auckland Council web page has a number of interesting submissions currently open for feedback. Submissions for the Local Alcohol policy close 16 July. Get in quick to have your say. The proposed Unitary Plan is also available with the submissions that were made. Further submissions can be made until 5pm Tuesday 22 July 2014.

‘Safe Spaces’ for Children and Young People to Address Bullying Anti-bullying project, Stand by ME – currently being implemented in schools on the North Shore, has been extended to provide Safe Spaces - in the community. Stand by ME - Safe Spaces has launched a pilot project on Auckland’s North Shore and Rodney providing access to support at three Council facilities - Glenfield Leisure Centre, Orewa Library and Takapuna Library.

The launch of the first two Stand by ME - Safe Spaces coincided with Pink Shirt Day (a national anti-bullying awareness campaign). The third Stand by ME - Safe Spaces at Takapuna Library will open in August after the library re-opens post refurbishment. Each site will have a counsellor; support and referral services available for young people who feel un- safe, or are being bullied in public spaces outside of school hours.

Stand by Me Project Coordinator – Anna Crane has been in consultation with young people about what they would find helpful; at these sites.

Responses have included ensuring that the space is very child and youth friendly and enabling access to cyber counselling services and other sites that deal with bullying.

Stand by ME Safe Spaces – is a joint initiative between North Shore Community and Social Services and the Violence Prevention Community Development and Safety team at Auckland Council.

“Stand by Me is about effecting positive social change in the community to reduce bullying of children and young people. We’re working well with schools in North Auckland but we also recognised that the community has a greater role to play in safeguarding children and young people. That is why the Stand by Me Safe Spaces pilot project came about.” says Anna.

Rachael Bro Takapuna North Community Co-ordinator

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Anthony Muriel, Palmer Bains, John Vivian, Patrice Donaldson.

The Shore’s Sound of Success Creating a thriving business from a hobby is by no means easy, but that is exactly what John and Patrice Vivian have achieved in the last 20 years with Shore Hi-Fi in Byron Ave, Takapuna. John and his team of passionate and knowledgeable staff know a thing or two about sound, and they want to help their customers find ‘their sound’ with the right equipment.

“It doesn’t feel like coming to work when you are doing what you love, and we are passionate about bringing our customers closer to the music,” enthuses Shore Hi-Fi employee Palmer, who has been working alongside John for the past year and a half and has been in the industry for 25 years.

Always ready to advise customers on the latest sounds, the team has certainly seen a lot of changes over the years, but they have particularly enjoyed the modern resurgence of the turntable. “We have always sold record players here,” says Palmer. “There is something organic about the sound coming from a record. When you put on a vinyl, you have to sit down and listen to the music - no flicking to a different song at a press of a button!” he says, adding, “Definitely something to enjoy with a glass of wine!”

We have guided our customers through the seduction of CDs, the resurgence of vinyl, and modern day streaming. We aim to explain things without all the technical jargon, to help people find the right equipment for them…

While they have seen a lot of changes in technology, the biggest, they note, has been how we store and get our music today. The team at Shore Hi-Fi has always been there to aid and advise their customers on new systems. “We have guided our customers through the seduction of CDs, the resurgence of vinyl, and modern day streaming. We aim to explain things without all the technical jargon, to help people find the right equipment for them, and understand how they will benefit from it.”

After all, as Palmer notes, it’s not always about the equipment: “Everyone enjoys their music differently. It’s about finding the right ‘sound’ for the right person, and seeing the enjoyment they get from listening to their music.”

Shore Hi-Fi caters to every budget. They truly believe in the ‘small acorns grow to be big Oak trees’ philosophy. So, whether you’re just starting on your audio quest or you’re at the ‘now give me a no holds barred system’, the guys at Shore Hi-Fi will know exactly what you need. If you’re building or renovating, upgrading or downsizing, pop in and have a chat about your options. They have done the research for you – now it’s up to you to sit back, relax and enjoy the soothing sounds.

Shore Hi-Fi, 1 Byron Ave, Takapuna, P: 09 486 4494.

Haydon Optometrists Takapuna

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What difference a frame makes A glasses frame can be just a lens holder, a weight that leaves red marks on your nose and cuts into the back of your ears, or an annoyance when the screws fall out and the nosepads break off. Or it can be a part of your wardrobe you enjoy wearing. An item that is comfortable, reliable and brings you pleasure when people compliment you on how “nice your glasses look”.

Haydon Optometrists are an independent optometry practice. This gives them the freedom to hand pick an extensive range of optical frames that will tick all the boxes for you – and more. With the help of the dispensing team, led by the Dispensing Optician Sharon, the frame selection can be an enjoyable and image changing experience. It’s amazing what a difference a frame makes to the wearers appearance and mood. It warrants some time and attention. It is, after all, your face you are putting it on.

Haydons’ frames represent design and quality. They have the best in both handmade and production line frames. French framemaker Anne et Valentin produces handmade frames. Once the frame and arms of a plastic frame are cut out of a plastic sheet, producing a finished pair of glasses will take the Anne et Valentin team another 30 steps.

That’s time and attention to detail to achieve their goal of “making eyewear that makes heads turn”. These heads could be turning to look at you, when you wear a frame from Haydon Optometrists.

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Shore City: OPSM

Shore City: Kikki.K

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kikki.K is moving up in the world, or at least in Takapuna, with the re-opening of their new Shore City store, now on level two instead of level one.

Jess Major, Melanie Ujdur, Cielo Pablo.

Story time tests vision

There is a new story book for children that is helping screen children’s vision and its available for free at Shore City.

Now available at OPSM, Penny the Pirate is a colourful, beautifully finished book that comes with props - a pirate eye patch, 3D glasses and a viewing lens. It’s part of an initiative that Shore City OPSM store manager, Melanie Ujdur is excited about.

“So many children have never had a sight test, so OPSM have developed a story book that actually helps to test children’s vision, whilst at the same time being really fun for them!”

‘Penny the Pirate’ by Kevin Waldron is a colourful, beautiful quality book, that comes with instructions and a test kit, which can be picked up from OPSM and Whitcoulls in Shore City for free. When tests are submitted to the OPSM website, customers receive a $100 voucher which can be redeemed when spending over $200 on eyewear for children.

Glenfield resident Melanie moved to the Shore from Nottingham, England 11 years ago and has worked in the optometry business for several years. She is passionate about the Shore. “I love everything about the Shore, especially the beaches! I love that you can drive for five minutes and be at a different beach, as well as walk from one to another.

“I have two big dogs so I love to get out walking with them on the beaches and let them have a good run around. It’s such a great environment here.”

As far as the work environment goes, there’s a friendly buzz in the air at the Shore City store. The walls are styled with premium brand frames, including the Tiffany & Co range, which is proving popular on the Shore.

And as for trends, Melanie said: “It’s big! It’s all about the bigger the frames, the better. That geeky look is really going off at the moment. Black, tortoiseshell and dark coloured frames are everywhere.”

Melanie also points out that OPSM also offers free eye tests for Southern Cross customers, as well giving a 15% discount on purchases.

Call in for a free ‘Penny the Pirate’ storybook and test kit this month.

OPSM, Shore City, Takapuna 09 489 4070 www.opsm.co.nz

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We interviewed the ‘kikki’ in kikki.K, the talented, award-winning founder Kristina ‘kikki’ Karlsson, about the work that goes into their gorgeous products behind the scenes and what keeps her inspired…

Your new store is looking gorgeous! What new products and ranges can we expect to see in-store in the next few months?

We have so many gorgeous new kikki.K collections arriving all the time! That’s Kristina Karlsson. the beauty of having seasonal ranges – there’s always so much newness! I absolutely love our new Follow Your Path Collection – the pop of neon is enough to brighten even the darkest of days. It’s the perfect collection for putting pen to paper and making you smile. Then there’s more gorgeous colour on the way in the lead up to Christmas…you’ll have to wait and see!

How long does it take for new products to go from the idea stage to seeing them in-store?

Because all kikki.K products are designed by us in our studio, it’s quite a long process, but it’s so worth it in the end! The design process is what I’m most passionate about. We work together to identify trends and channel our inspiration and then decide on ranges for the year ahead. I still get SO excited when the first of a new range arrives and I get to revel in the stationery and design goodness!

Where do you get your inspiration from?

I find inspiration in everything and everywhere! I never switch off and am nearly always open to being inspired. Travelling back to Sweden is particularly inspiring for me – spending time with family and friends, going to cafes, restaurants, forests, lakes, beaches, galleries… they all have me bubbling with ideas – which is why I ALWAYS carry a Notebook and Pen with me! I’m also constantly reading magazines, beautiful books and blogs from around the world. There is so much inspiration out there!

How do you decide what products make it past the ideas stage into production?

Our product range is ever-expanding, which is very exciting. From humble beginnings of delicious stationery and organising tools, we’ve since expanded into things like Premium Leather Workbags (for your workspace on the move!) and gorgeous Homewares products which see the classic Swedish designs our customers have grown to love translated into more lifestyle products that bring joy to your home. Sometimes the hardest part is having too many great ideas, and narrowing them down to what will fit as part of a range! As a design team, we gather constantly during the development process, note learnings, customer and team feedback from past ranges and strive to create ranges with a collection of the best products that provide the greatest solutions and most beautiful designs for our customers.

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Shore Matters: with Maggie Barry

Cam Calkoen: Bending Perceptions, Inspiring Change

Building strong Schools Maggie Barry.

North Shore schools are going from strength to strength and it’s been encouraging to see some of the new facilities our local schools have been able to provide for our children.

I have just cut the ribbon at two very fit-for-purpose learning classrooms at Belmont Primary where the roll is growing at a great rate and the staff and children are rightly very proud of what their school is achieving. In the past few months, I’ve also recently opened the impressive modern classroom block at Mairangi Bay School, which is an open plan, flexible learning environment and Devonport Primary’s long awaited and outstanding new building, along with Carmel College’s new-state-of-the-art Harkins building.

Takapuna Grammar is now well underway with its remediation and 21st Century learning package coming in at a cost of around $8 million, while Belmont Intermediate is upgrading its hall and the old administration area. Westlake Boys has just completed its $1.2 million upgrade on water-damaged buildings and a $3 million upgrade and extension of its science facilities.

These are all tangible ways our Government is supporting North Shore students because children learn better in spaces which support effective, innovative, teaching.

We continue to invest in all parts of the education sector and despite tight financial times, National’s investment in our children’s education - early childhood, primary and secondary - will be $10.1 billion in 2014/15.

We’ve almost doubled spending on early childhood education, and participation is the highest it’s ever been at 95.7 percent, putting us on target to reach our goal of 98 percent in 2016. It all adds up to around 6500 more children attending early childhood education now than there were in 2008.

We’re focused on raising student achievement and have committed $857.8 million over four years to achieve this.

Work is now underway to set up the flagship $359 million ‘Investing in Educational Success’ initiative announced by the Prime Minister in January. It’s a way of strengthening collaboration between principals, teachers and schools in order to raise student achievement and introduces new roles within schools so expertise can be shared across schools and so that good teachers stay in the classroom.

On top of this, our investment in the tertiary sector will increase by $198.6 million to strengthen the quality of our higher education system, improve further the quality of our universities, and help maintain their international competitiveness.

We want all students to achieve to the best of their abilities and we’re focused on identifying and supporting students who have been falling behind while, at the same time, encouraging those who are doing well to do even better.

As a member of the Education and Science Select committee, I’ll be representing the Government on a Gifted Education Political Panel this month and will outline how we’re supporting gifted students to realise their potential.

Schools are required to identify these talented students and we’ve invested in a range of programmes and initiatives that will help schools to implement quality, sustainable “gifted and talented” GATE programmes by providing professional support for teachers, developing resources and implementing supplementary programmes.

There is a useful online resource at www.gifted.tki.org.nz which includes information for schools and teachers, parents and whanau, as well as for these high achieving students themselves.

Ensuring every child gets a good education is one of the most important things we can do to equip them to find jobs, raise living standards and build a more competitive and productive economy.

Keep up to date with Maggie on Facebook: www.facebook.com/maggiebarrynz Visit Maggie’s website – www.maggiebarry.co.nz Follow Maggie on Twitter: @maggie barry

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Cam Calkoen is an inspirational speaker who is bending perceptions to inspire change and an attitude of awesomeness through simple, lasting human truths. Passionate about the Shore this column reflects the awesomeness that surrounds us and the potential we all have to achieve a personal best.

One of the biggest challenges facing millions of people daily is getting out of bed in the morning and looking forward to going to work.

A lot of people go through the motions to fulfill a function, to earn some dollars, to live a life. We all know that there is more. The key is finding it. It’s having the positive mindset in the first instance then the motivation and confidence to seek. In my journeys I am privileged to meet a spread of people who dabble between fulfilling a motion and seeking excellence. Those who go onto achieve more have desire, passionate belief, commitment, focus and most significantly they take action.

In Taupo I met a young guy with the DESIRE to be a V8 motorsport champion racing in Australia and following the road of the greats who have led their tread before him. In a world with an abundance of opportunity it is easy to become overwhelmed by desire but in realizing we cant have everything all at the same time the sooner we can shoot for the stars with one desire the higher our probability of landing on top of the world. The power of DESIRE is nothing new but we must have the PASSIONATE BELIEF that what we do will take us to where we want to be and that where we have been does not need to be where we are going. Right now we are celebrating the goals of the soccer world cup but within those boots are the dreams and aspirations of individuals who have displayed passion at the highest level. The tears of joy and emotion that come through each kick is a reflection of someone who has competed against millions and shown the passion to win the thrill of representing their country – let’s commend them all for that.

If we want to be champions of our lives we need to COMMIT beyond the initial hype of a goal. We need to see the admin of our dreams as a process as rewarding as the result. Many people say one thing but lose FOCUS, thus diluting the power of desire and passionate belief.

Most recently I’ve seen a good friend step outside the comfort-zone of her day-today job by recognizing the importance of change through applying for a job with one of the worlds leading web-based companies. This environment appeals to her desire and belief and she is committed to the journey of getting there. By taking the ACTION of applying for the job, she is set to achieve more whatever the end result, because action breeds action. It’s not always the smartest or most talented people who reap the glory of life and live for more than the statuesque, it’s those who take massive action toward their desire that we admire.

Where are you at? Are you embracing all that you could? If you’re practicing desire, passion, commitment, focus and action then you are truly digging for awesome. If this is new to you or read as if for the first time choose to embrace one of these over the next month to get your hand on the spade.

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Your Home with Home Fabrics

The joys of having house guests...

Bad Jelly and I have had some very good friends living with us for the last few months while they have renovated their home. It has been very much like geriatric flatting and great fun! In the morning we all sit in the kitchen taking our various medications. Then we begin the day with a reading of the horoscopes and an analysis of how they apply to each of us (somehow mine can always be interpreted, by the others, that it is a good day to start a diet).

This is followed by lively discussion of the answers to the Herald quiz, before we all head off to work.

It has been very interesting to watch them make all the decisions around every aspect of the changes to their home. From the size of the decks, to the window placement and colour of the stain. Now they are starting on the exciting bit. The bathrooms and kitchen first. Everything from handles, taps and bench tops to floors, appliances and carpets have all been discussed and dissected in great detail.

Access to their home has been a bit restricted so the other night I found myself up the ladder, in our hallway, interchanging various downlights so they could observe the style, brightness, spread and colour of each option. Of course we had to bear in mind that the effect in their home maybe a little different to what it was in ours. It would have been so much easier viewed in the rooms they were intended for.

plan over and over again with only a slight twist and really no acknowledgement of your individual requirements. We will then give a fully detailed quotation, which often includes substantial discounts, and make and install your furnishings using our own team of professional installers.

Why not give us a call about you next decorating project? You will be surprised how simple we can make the whole process...it is no where near as difficult as the Herald Quiz!

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We are sure that you will receive practical advice on your furnishing needs including things like insulation, fabric suitability, colour trends and motorisation.

That is one of the great things about the service we offer here at Home Fabrics. We will bring a full soft furnishing consultation to your home at no charge and our design expert, Michelle, will offer advice on all aspects of your décor, including things we don’t sell, like carpet and paint colours. We are sure that you will receive practical advice on your furnishing needs including things like insulation, fabric suitability, colour trends and motorisation. Of course it is important that this is all personalised to your needs and interior decor because so often we see what is known as “One Scheme Decorators” who sell the same

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Beds R Us: Birthday Sale

Grand Opening Sale at Beds R Us Takapuna Suffering from a restless sleep? It could be time to invest in a new bed, and with the grand opening of New Zealand's owned and managed Beds R Us in Takapuna - that good night sleep could be just around the corner - at Barry's Point Road to be exact!

A bed is a major purchase that can impact your health and well-being for years to come. Buying a new bed can be confusing, but Beds R Us, Takapuna makes it easy with a relaxed and friendly environment and a great selection of Sleepyhead beds, proudly made in New Zealand for 80 years.

Store owner Bob Flanagan, who also owns the Albany, Botany, Newmarket and Wairau Park branches, prides himself on hiring well-informed, helpful staff who look after the whole family's bed buying needs.

"We stock New Zealand made beds because of their quality and also because they do not contain harmful materials that may effect your health" Bob says.

With more than 300 beds in all styles and sizes Beds R Us Takapuna has something for everyone.

As a member of the country's largest bed buying group they will better any New Zealand price for new beds.

The company's trained and vetted delivery staff can deliver new beds to any home, set up correctly and dispose of the old bed - all with the utmost care.

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Bob's Bed Buying Guide • No pressure points - a good bed will support backs and put no pressure on shoulders and hips when lying on the side.

• Good support - vital to healthy sleep. A good mattress and foundation will gently support the body at all points, to maintain the spine in the same position as a good standing posture, whether lying on the back, front or side.

• Comfort - just as important as support, it provides true relaxation and paves the way to a peaceful, restful sleep.

• Be selfish - nobody wants to be affected by their partner's every turn. Find a bed which allows independence of movement, so your side of the bed remains stable when your partner moves.

• Quality - a cheaper, poor quality bed will cost a lot more in terms of lost sleep.

Shop for the best value, not the lowest price.

• Pillows are vital for comfort and neck support. Try it before you buy at Beds R Us, Takapuna Beds R Us, 75 Barry's Point Road, Takapuna Ph: (09) 489 4472, Open 5 days: Tuesday to Saturday 9.30am to 5.30pm.

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Layering It works in winter, and in a home

Kate Alexander.

I've been reflecting lately, must be the dark chilly nights, perfect for contemplation.

Looking back through my photo collection I stumbled across some pictures of our house, taken soon after we moved in. At the time I was so excited by the result that I took up an offer to showcase our home on an international design blog and then a national home magazine. For me it was the ultimate compliment and gave a sense of completion. Naively I thought the house was near perfect and finished.

Two years later our house has a much a deeper story to tell. We've lived there long enough to get in the swing of how it works through the seasons. I've re-arranged each room multiple times. Shifted artwork to different walls. Toyed with rug, or no rug. Added more cushions and bought many plants indoors.

To some our home might feel too full. Others might see gaps. That balance is different for each individual. What I believe is that with order, you can fit quite alot into a space. Each item you add makes a home more your own and more interesting.

In life we seem to gather objects, be they from travels, as gifts, from nature. Layer these into your house and you will find the story gets richer. Add a rug to the floor. Put a throw over your bed. Hang some art. Put a plant on top of a pile of books. Gather your kitchen bench essentials onto an interesting tray. Push the boundaries to find your own limit for how much is too much.

A trick for getting a different viewpoint of your own home. Take a photo of the room, before and after you work on it. How do you feel and what do you see when you look at the picture? Often you can spot details and opportunities this way.

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AUT Millennium: News

National Aquatic Centre Coming Soon It has been well publicised that New Zealand has lacked a world-class aquatic facility which can be utilised by both high performance athletes and the community. The Sir Owen G Glenn National Aquatics Centre, currently under construction, will allow AUT Millennium to meet demand for our award-winning learn to swim and water safety programmes and provide more pool time for competitive swimming and water polo, while catering for the needs of the wider public.

The National Aquatics Centre will boast two pools; a 2.2m deep 50m x 25m 10 lanes swimming pool suitable for hosting international level swimming and waterpolo competitions and a 1.2m deep multi use 25m x 10m pool. The facility will be capable of seating 1,500 spectators, which can be temporarily boosted to 4,500. It will be New Zealand’s premier aquatics competition venue.

At the end of May Sir Owen Glenn, who is a significant donor to the project, visited the Aquatic Centre and was impressed with the progress. While Auckland has had its seasonal share of stormy, wet weather, this has not delayed work and completion is still expected to be in mid-2015, thanks to the great work of Argon construction and sub-contractors.

In April 2014 Auckland was named the third best sporting city in the world behind Melbourne and London. AUT Millennium shares Auckland’s commitment to hosting major sporting events and the Aquatic Centre has its first booked in; the 2016 FINA Women’s Youth Water Polo Championships.

The Championships will be the first FINA World Championships to be held in New Zealand and will again show case New Zealand’s ability to host world-class events.

The National Aquatics Centre will also host swimming and water polo competitions for the 2017 World Masters Games.

2014 has been an extremely busy year for New Zealand sport and especially at AUT Millennium. Next month I’m sure most New Zealanders will be following the fortunes of our Commonwealth Games team who will be competing in Glasgow, Scotland.

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In April 2014 Auckland was named the third best sporting city in the world behind Melbourne and London.

AUT Millennium shares Auckland’s commitment to hosting major sporting events and the Aquatic Centre has its first booked in; the 2016 FINA Women’s Youth Water Polo Championships. striving for success at the Games are training at our facility. It is encouraging to see first-hand the drive and determination to succeed at the Commonwealth Games is still very much alive.

To ensure that these athletes have the best opportunities to succeed on the world stage AUT Millennium has made a commitment to provide them with worldclass facilities and support. This commitment also extends to our community, who are able to access a host of services such as a gym, swimming pool and medical facilities, as we endeavour as an organisation to help people live longer, healthier lives.

Mike Stanley – CEO, AUT Millennium

The Final Countdown It’s not long to go. Our athletes are in their final preparations before they join 6,500 other competitors to give their ultimate performance at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

They set a standard for all of us to push ourselves, strive for excellence and live the Kiwi spirit when ordinary people do extraordinary things.

So as we are swimming, lifting, running, stretching and spinning between 23rd of July and 3rd of August we’ll be with you every step of the way.

Go well guys.

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Summer House with Swimming Pool Herman Koch $37 If you were enthralled by Herman Koch’s The Dinner, his new novel is a must read for you. When a medical procedure goes horribly wrong and famous actor Ralph Meier dies, Dr Marc Schlosser needs to come up with some answers. After all, reputation is everything in this business.

Personally, he’s not exactly upset, but as a high-profile doctor to the stars, Marc can’t hide from the truth forever. It all started the previous summer.

Marc, his wife, and their two teenage daughters agreed to spend a week at the Meier’s extravagant summer home on the Mediterranean. Joined by Ralph and his wife Judith, her mother, film director Stanley Forbes and his much younger girlfriend, the large group settles in for days of sunshine, wine tasting, and trips to the beach. But when a violent incident disrupts the idyll, darker motivations are revealed, and suddenly no one can be trusted.

As the ultimate holiday soon turns into a nightmare, the circumstances surrounding Ralph’s (later) death begin to reveal the disturbing reality behind that summer’s tragedy. With the same razor-sharp humour and acute psychological insight that made The Dinner an international phenomenon, Summer House with Swimming Pool is another controversial, thought-provoking novel.

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John Key: Portait of a Prime Minister John Roughan $38 John Key’s two terms as Prime Minister have been characterised by consistently high approval ratings and robust polling. As Key and his Government begin campaigning for a third term in Parliament, this in-depth portrait gives a clearer idea of Key, the man and politician. Journalist John Roughan has secured unprecedented access to John Key and his closest advisors.

This book provides insights into what motivates a multi-millionaire to become Prime Minister and examines his thoughts and aspirations. It provides the clearest picture yet of what drives this country’s Prime Minister. The book follows Key’s early life, starting with the break-up of his parents, his upbringing in a state house with an interesting Jewish refugee mother and his years at high school and university. It follows his early career as a finance trader, his move into politics and his performance in power so far. Roughan explores how Key’s political views were formed by his life experiences, and how his political decisions fit within the context of his life story.

Travelling Sprinkler Nicholson Baker $27 Paul Chowder is a poet, but he’s fallen out of love with writing poems. He hasn’t fallen out of love with his ex-girlfriend Roz, though. In fact he misses her desperately. As he struggles to come to terms with Roz’s new relationship with a doctor, Paul turns to his acoustic guitar for comfort and inspiration, and fills his days writing protest songs, going to Quaker meetings, struggling through Planet Fitness workouts, wondering if he could become a techno DJ, and experimenting with becoming a cigar smoker. Written in Nicholson Baker’s beautifully unconventional prose, and scored with musical influences from Debussy to Tracy Chapman to Paul himself, Travelling Sprinkler is a clever, enchanting and hilarious novel about love in middle age.

Tenderness: Stories Sarah Quigley $38 A superb collection of stories from New Zealand’s prize-winning author of The Conductor – some short, some long, set in locations that span the globe, all exploring the theme encapsulated by the title: tenderness. Meet Sadie, the highflying divorce lawyer who ends up putting marriages back together; the Ice Cream Girl, discovered in a superette and transplanted to Hollywood; the seven-year-old Prometheus, who faces death on a daily basis. With a mix of humour and compassion, each story carries the punch of a compacted novel, highlighting those illuminating moments of human connection. Stylistically assured, emotionally resonant, Sarah Quigley’s stories will capture your mind and your heart.

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In 1945, Indonesia’s declaration of independence promised: ‘the details of the transfer of power etc. will be worked out as soon as possible’. Still working on the ‘etc.’ seven decades later, the world’s fourth most populous nation is now enthusiastically democratic and riotously diverse. Over 65 million Indonesians use Facebook, though 80 million live without electricity. It is one of the richest and most enchanting countries on earth, but is riddled, too, with ineptitude and corruption. Elizabeth Pisani set out to rediscover its enduring attraction, and to find the links which bind together this impossibly disparate nation. She travelled for over a year, covering 13,000 miles by land and sea, dropping in on local potentates and staying with farmers and fishermen, nomads and nurses. In Indonesia Etc., she weaves together the stories of Indonesians encountered on her journey with a considered analysis of Indonesia’s recent history, corrupt political system, ethnic and religious identities, stifling bureaucracy and traditional ‘sticky’ cultures. Fearless and funny, she gives a compelling and sharply perceptive account of a captivating nation.

Channel Feature: John Roughan Interview

Portrait of a Prime Minister John Roughan, editorial writer and columnist for the New Zealand Herald, and long-time North Shore resident, has just celebrated a major achievement with the publication of his first book, John Key – Portrait of a Prime Minister. Rebecca Jones asked John a few questions about the book, the PM, and living on the Shore…

Rebecca Jones: How and when did the idea for this book come about?

John Roughan: The idea came from Penguin Books who are based on the Shore.

They approached me in the later part of last year and I jumped at the chance to do a book on a sitting Prime Minister. Usually no book appears until they've been defeated and nobody is much interested.

the nicest possible way!). Did you experience any memorable moments with the Prime Minister during your time with him?

JR: He is great company. Even his political opponents say that. He has an easy, light-hearted way of telling an interesting story. I have tried to let that come through in the book.

RJ: What was your personal motivation for writing this book?

JR: As a journalist who has been reasonably close to New Zealand politics for a long time now, first in the Press Gallery at Parliament and then up here with the Herald, John Key has fascinated me. He is more widely popular than any Prime Minister I can remember and the book is an attempt to explain how he does it.

RJ: In the movie of John Key – Portrait of a Prime Minister, who would you select to play the part of John Key? JR: Oh, Antony Starr maybe.

RJ: Has working on the book influenced your political views, and in this election year, the way you will vote?

JR: It hasn't influenced my political views or the way I will vote. I don't think it will change anybody's vote. The polls suggest people's minds have been pretty much made up for a long time.

RJ: Considering this is the unauthorised biography of our Prime Minister, would you consider it worrying for John Key to have this book appear in an election year?

JR: I'm sure it worried him. My columns have been critical of him on a number of issues, as is the book. He would have thought long and hard about taking part and discussed it with his staff.

RJ: Can you tell us something you learned about John Key during the process of writing the book that you didn’t know beforehand?

JR: Yes lots, I didn't realise quite how high he went in global currency trading with Merrill Lynch, and exactly how he made so much money in a fairly short time. I learned about how they bought the Parnell property, and how they live. Down in Wellington I got a far better look inside a government than I ever got in the Press Gallery.

RJ: John Key is known for his affability, and at times, goofiness (meant in

RJ: What inspired you to become a writer?

JR: At school I loved nothing more than writing essays. No matter what the subject was, I just loved writing. I've never wanted to do anything else.

RJ: You have been a North Shore resident for some time now. What is so great about living here?

JR: We've been in Campbells Bay for 18 years now. Before that, Northcote. The great thing about living here is coming over the bridge every evening after work.

The Shore feels like a lovely, restful beach resort, which it is.

RJ: What do you like to do to unwind?

JR: I live on the edge of Centennial Park, a paradise we try to keep secret. It has good bush tracks and a beautiful tennis club with organised social play on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. I like walking and swinging a racquet.

RJ: Of our many beautiful beaches on the Shore, which is your pick of the bunch?

JR: Probably Browns Bay. It has plenty of grass and my grand-daughter loves the playground.

RJ: Where, in your opinion, can you find the best cup of coffee on the Shore?

JR: The Coffee Lab near North Shore Events Centre.

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Highbury: News

Magic at Mystiqa From nautical treasures to necklaces, crystals to cushions, Mystiqa has a multitude of treats and trinkets from all corners of the Earth.

In the community hub of the Highbury Centre, Mohammed and Jennifer Naeem have been selling their wares to locals and visitors for over three years.

Mohammed moved to the North Shore from India 22 years and has never looked back, marrying Jennifer and making a home on her home turf.

Telescopes, compasses, weather gauges, sextents and even an old divers’ helmets are among the seafaring treasures sold.

Having worked in the wholesale of nautical-themed items for 10 years, Mohammed and Jennifer decided to set up a pop-up shop in the Highbury Centre in 2011 to retail the products they had sourced. It was a success and they stayed put.

“People may think that most of our stock comes from India, but

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that accounts for about 25% of what we sell. We buy from Australia, Turkey, Egypt, Malaysia, Singapore and more.

“Sometimes we just go to the local bazaars and pick things up for retail. We look for homewares, clothing, lamps, and more. The nautical items we sell are quite a niche market. These are items that are hard to find elsewhere.”

Telescopes, compasses, weather gauges, sextents and even an old divers’ helmets are among the seafaring treasures sold.

Mohammed Tiffany lamps, Swarovski Naeem.

Jennifer and Moham crystal ornaments, sterling silver med Naeem. and gemstone pendants are also an attraction in this eclectic store. Quality cotton rugs are also a recent arrival, with prices for bathroom and living room rugs as low as $25 or $49 dollars for small and larger sizes.

Community-minded couple Mohammed and Jennifer like to help out with local fund-raising events and efforts - they recently supported Birkenhead College in a fundraising initiative. “It’s a great community we have here,” said Mohammed.

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Channel Feature: Brando Yelavich

Taking a Walk on the Side

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Brando Yelavich.

Cape Reinga, February 1st, 2013. The day now 20-year-old Shore boy Brando Yelavich set off on foot to cover the entire coastline of New Zealand, a distance of over 7000 kilometres. A year and nearly five months later, onto his fourth pair of boots and in remarkably good spirits, Brando has arrived back on the Shore. Here he will spend a week at his home in Greenhithe, using his time to speak of his adventures at schools and clubs. Rebecca Jones spoke to Brando before he set off again towards the northern-most point of New Zealand, where his journey began all those months ago.

When asked about the motivation behind this trip, Brando is clear. “I was heading down the wrong road,” he says. “I was getting into trouble with the police and smoking a lot of weed. I wanted to change my life, to give myself an opportunity to achieve something. I started walking in the hope of finding myself.”

Without a concrete itinerary – Brando wanted to ‘live on the edge’ – but an enormous challenge to prepare for, Brando embarked on a three-day fitness bender.

“Stupidly, very stupidly, before I set off I ran three marathons in three days and ended up with really bad shin splints. I could then really only swim a bit, so as not to shock my body completely. Now I’m probably covering 25 to 30 kilometres a day.”

A big source of inspiration for Brando has been his fund-raising for Ronald McDonald House, so far totalling more than $18,000. “I shopped around for a charity I could really identify with,” he explains. “I tried to find something that benefited everyone, which is what Ronald McDonald House does by helping entire communities. I’m raising money because I can, and I want people to know that they can, and should, just get out there and do something too.”

The reactions of people Brando has met along the way have varied. “In Auckland I’ve been getting lots of big open mouths and wide eyes – I’ve got my crossbow

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hanging off the side of my bag!” he laughs. “But it’s been so amazing, especially down the West Coast of the South Island, where people have had it hard all their lives. All I’m doing is walking. It’s nothing in comparison.” He says that the rest of the country has shown him that ‘people are just people’. It doesn’t matter where they live, what they do, how much money they have. He said: “We can all be happy, or sad; we cry, we laugh; we are all just people.”

As expected, the adventure has by no means been plain sailing for Brando.

“There has been the odd occasion on different pieces of Maori-owned land,” he explains. “One land-owner told me get off his beach, because as a white person walking on it I was insulting his ancestors. Once I was able to talk to the guy, to apologise, and explain what I was doing, he was fine with it.” Another run-in with an aggressive character demanding Brando’s gear also tested the 20-year-old. “I said no,” he says. “I wasn’t afraid. I have got my crossbow on my bag, but I would never use it. If it had escalated I suppose I would have just given him whatever he wanted to avoid conflict.”

When I mention the recent storm that ravaged parts of Auckland and the North Island, Brando extols the kindness of strangers - a common theme of his journey so far. “I was in the Coromandel. They had a lot of rain there, it was horrible. I was super lucky. I walked through the rain all that day, and made it all the way to Coromandel Town, where someone put me up for the night in their motel. That’s what I mean about hospitality - people I don’t even know who will just drop everything and help.”

On a practical level, packing a bag for a walk around New Zealand’s coastline could be considered daunting in itself. Setting off from Cape Reinga with his 50kg backpack, it took Brando two days to decide he could do without 20 of those kilos.

“I did need my crossbow, and a raft, so those things bumped it back up to about 34kgs, which I’ve carried most of the way. On days like today, when my pack is soaking wet, I’m carrying about 38kgs,” says Brando. Communication has been

possible the entire length of his journey with the use of a satellite phone, and 3G coverage on his cell phone. “I’ve had to be in regular contact, texting and posting regular Facebook updates. I would have been in huge trouble with Mum if I hadn’t!”

He jokes. Where he has been out of range, Brando has found knocking on the door of the nearest house to be a very effective way of touching base. Another example of the obliging nature of most Kiwis he has come into contact with.

When asked about his most reliable piece of equipment along the way, there is no hesitation: “My boots, hands down. I haven’t had one blister the entire trip, and I absolutely put that down to good boots - provided by my sponsor Scarpa.” Brando isn’t as definitive when it comes to the one item he could not have survived without.

“That’s a tough question,” he ponders. “My phone? Actually, I could have survived without the phone. Probably the cross bow, that’s been a huge source of food. No actually my sleeping bag. There have been times when it’s just been so cold I’ve had to climb into my sleeping bag to warm up a bit!”

The journey has been an enormous learning curve in so many ways, not least in the art of hunting for food. “The longest I’ve been without food was three and a half days. After that I passed out. I realised I needed to eat, so I dug into my pack and ate my emergency supply. It took a lot of will power not to eat that emergency supply earlier. The next day I shot a goat, and ate the whole thing. I cooked it over a fire. That was absolutely the most rewarding meal of my life!” he recalls. The most disgusting thing he’s eaten? “A weta. No question! It was absolutely disgusting!”

Aside from that, Brando has survived on a diet of deer, possums, rabbits, goats and pigs. He has dived for crayfish, paua and fish, and dug for pipi and cockles.

The one thing Brando has missed most of all over the past nearly year and a half, he says, has been human contact. “I mean emotional contact, with friends and family. I meet people all the time, but they are still strangers, and I get the same questions all the time. I can’t open up emotionally to them as I would my friends or family, and that’s what I’ve missed.” Despite this, when quizzed on his ideal walking partner, Brando would select a companion of the four-legged variety. “Probably a dog,” he says. “You can’t argue with a dog!”

The Shore is known in Auckland for its beautiful beaches, so when I ask about his favourite beach along the way so far, Brando recounts a stunningly isolated and magical gem on the Kahurangi Coast, along the West Coast of the South Island.

Inaccessible by helicopter or boat (due to a large reef), it took Brando three days to walk to it. In fact, Brando’s favourite place all up so far has been in that same part of the country. “Karamea remains my absolute favourite,” he explains. “It’s a tiny town, with such amazingly helpful, kind people. It was my first real taste of hospitality. I ended up staying a week while I waited out a bad storm.” Stunning places aside, nothing can compare to the feeling Brando experienced when, nearing Auckland, he glimpsed the unmistakable silhouette of Rangitoto Island. “That was an amazing feeling,” he smiles.

The journey has been an enormous learning curve in so many ways, not least in the art of hunting for food. The longest I’ve been without food was three and a half days. After that I passed out.

With a week of school visits and motivational speaking lined up here in Auckland, Brando will be spending a much-dreamed about hiatus at home in Greenhithe. What will he do first on arriving home? “I’m going straight to the fridge!” he declares.

“Then I’ll be requesting a huge roast lamb for dinner, followed by rhubarb crumble!”

Jokes aside, Brando has had plenty of time to reflect on the personal journey he has been on these last months. “I am the same person,” he muses, “but I know myself really well now. I know what annoys me, and I’ve learnt a lot about people and how they react to things. I’ve met so many amazing people, and I’ve grown from a naïve and immature person who always ‘knew best’, to someone who can listen and take things in. I know now that other people have valuable life lessons to teach me.”

No doubt on completion of this epic adventure, which according to Brando should see him back at Cape Reinga in the next six to eight weeks, there will be a void to fill. “I’ve got no idea what’s next for me really,” says Brando. “I am going to get myself into the speaking circuit. I will write a book – which considering my dyslexia will be a challenge in itself – and go from there. I really want to do motivational speaking.” Are there any more wild adventures planned? “I’m not entirely sure,” Brando contemplates. “New Zealand is small for me now I suppose. I want and need to travel; to see the rest of the world.”

Whatever happens next for Brando, all arrangements will be made - without question - after that feed of roast lamb and rhubarb crumble, and a long night’s sleep in his own warm bed.

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North Harbour Club: News

Olympic sailor Andy Maloney received the AIMES Sport Award in 2013 and a grant of $10,000.

Singer/songwriter Ella Yelich O'Connor received the AIMES Music Award in 2013 and the AIMES Supreme Award. she received a total of $25,000 and the Sir Peter Blake Trophy.

Musical theatre performer Bridget Costello received the AIMES Art Award in 2013 and a grant of $10,000.

Community volunteer Loren O'Sullivan received the AIMES Service to the Community Award in 2013 and a grant of $10,000.

Commonwealth Games diver Liam Stone received the AIMES Special Judges Award in 2013 and a grant of $5,000.

Scholar Michael MacDonald received the AIMES Education Award in 2013 and a grant of $10,000.

2014 AIMES Awards applications now open Around $120,000 worth of grants available for our youngsters achieving excellence in their chosen fields The North Harbour Club and Charitable Trust is now seeking applications from young people from the region for the 2014 AIMES Awards. Applications are now open and will close on August 8th. The awards will be presented at a black tie dinner at the Bruce Mason Centre in Takapuna in early November.

Around $120,000 worth of grants are made each year to young people achieving excellence in the chosen field, with a total of over $1.5 million worth of AIMES Awards grants having been presented since their inception almost 20 years ago.

This year we will give away a minimum of $120,000 to up to 15 individuals. Each of the category winners will receive $10,000.

The North Harbour Club and Charitable Trust is made up of around 130 local people who are leaders in local affairs, business, education, sport and social development. The Club was established in 1995 with a three-fold ambition; To promote the region; For business establishments of the region to meet and network for the good of the region; To form a Charitable Trust to raise funds and present scholarships to the youth of the North Harbour region through the trusts annual AIMES Awards.

"As a not-for-profit organisation we are hugely proud of the achievements we have made over the past two decades," says President Matthew Bellingham.

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Scientist Sarah Mitchell received the AIMES IT, Innovation & Science Award in 2013 and a grant of $10,000.

"The AIMES Awards are the focus for the club. We all get a great deal of pleasure raising funds annually with many enjoyable events through the year, culminating in handing out grants to around 15 local youngsters who we deem to be achieving excellence in their chosen field."

To qualify for the AIMES Awards, recipients must be aged between 13 and 25 and have shown outstanding ability or potential in the areas of the Arts, IT, Innovation & Science, Music, Education, Sport and Service to the Community.

"The neat thing about the AIMES Awards programme is that the founders of the club, way back in 1995, decided that they should be spread across a whole range of sectors," adds Matthew Bellingham. "These awards are not just for sports people or musicians, they are also for academics, those in the arts, youngsters who are working in the community and also those clever people who are doing wonderful things in information technology and science."

AIMES Award recipients in 2013 included; a musical theatre performer; a scientist; a singer; a scholar; a sailor; a community volunteer working in Hondurus.

"This year we will give away a minimum of $120,000 to up to 15 individuals.

Each of the category winners will receive $10,000. Then the overall winner from that group will receive a further substantial sum of $15,000 to $20,000. The minimum grant we will make will be to our 'Emerging Talent' group who will receive $5000 each."

The overall 'supreme' winner – in 2012 it was golfer Lydia Ko and in 2013 singer/songwriter Ella Yelich-O'Connor (aka Lorde) – also gets the Sir Peter Blake Trophy, with all recipients being presented with framed certificates.

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Hockey player George Muir received an AIMES Emerging Talent Award in 2013 and a grant of $5,000.

Cyclist Georgia Williams received an AIMES Emerging Talent Award in 2013 and a grant of $5,000.

Computer scientist Matthew Jones received an AIMES Emerging Talent Award in 2013 and a grant of $5,000.

Musical theatre performer Joel Granger received an AIMES Emerging Talent Award in 2013 and a grant of $5,000.

Composer Alex Taylor received an AIMES Emerging Talent Award in 2013 and a grant of $5,000.

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Rower Finn Howard received an AIMES Emerging Talent Award in 2013 and a grant of $5,000.

How To Apply For An Aimes Award In 2014 Applying for an AIMES Award is very simple. Initial applications can be made online.

These applications will be considered by our team of judges. Usually there are 80 to 100 applications which are carefully considered by judges who will research and make enquiries as required. A shorter list will be determined with all these applicants interviewed by judges before they select the AIMES Award recipients for the year.

To be eligible to apply for a North Harbour Club AIMES Award in 2014, applicants must:• Be aged between 13-25 years as at AWARDS Friday 8th August 2014.

• Have lived in the North Harbour region and/or can demonstrate a strong affiliation with the North Harbour region for a period of not less than two calendar years.

• Be able to demonstrate the achievement of excellence in their chosen field.

• Be able to complete all sections and meet the expectations of the application form in full as requested.

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Channel Interview: The Paradise Stone

In search of the next big thing...

The Paradise Stone: Sam Treasure, Jordan Meijer, Daniel Waterson, Robert Wilkinson, Michael Garmonsway. Photos by Sam Ross.

The Smokefree Rockquest has been New Zealand’s premier source for local talent since 1989 and has produced some of our nation’s most successful exports, with names such as Kimbra, Broods, The Naked and Famous, Brooke Fraser and Joel Little to its credit. Anna Henvest headed along to the North Shore Regional Finals at The Bruce Mason Centre on June 21st to see what all the fuss was about...

Taking to the stage in the 2014 North Shore Regional Finals were 12 bands from the North Shore, all playing two original songs in the hope of getting the top three spots to get into the next round.

The night was hosted by Six60’s Chris Mac and featured performances from our finest local talent, as well as a guest Anna Henvest. performance from 2013 National winners, A Bit Nigel. After a nail-biting deliberation from the judges, Long Bay College band, I’m Not Going To Do What You Tell Me To Do, took third place with Rangitoto College band, Ludo taking out the second spot. In first place was Rangitoto College’s The Paradise Stone, a five-piece band that was a definite crowd favourite.

The Year 13 students have a stage presence which can only be classified as cool, as they graced the stage with their original alternative rock tunes. The Paradise Stone consists of Michael Garmonsway (lead vocals and guitar), Robert Wilkinson (lead guitar and backing vocals), Daniel Waterson (drums and backing vocals), Sam Treasure (bass) and Jordan Meijer (keyboard). The band formed four years ago and this is their fourth year of entering the nationwide music competition. These guys are definitely ones to watch, with the eclectic sounds of ‘Eridanus’ and ‘Tempest’ winning the judges over. I caught up with the boys for their interview debut just minutes after they found out the good news.

Anna Henvest: Congratulations on the win! This is your fourth year entering Smokefreerockquest and you’ve finally cracked the top spot. Have you made any changes to the band or your sound between the times you’ve entered?

Robert Wilkinson: Thanks! We have a new bassist, Sam and in terms of line up, we haven’t really changed that much. But I suppose our music and the way we approach music has really changed.

AH: Tell us how The Paradise Stone came to be.

R: It’s kind of a funny story. Michael was in my maths class and I asked him: “What kind of bands do you like?” And he said: “White Stripes.” And I said: “Oh yeah, do you like Bloc Party,” which was my favourite band at the time. He said: “Yeah.” So I asked him: “Do you want to join a band?” And he said… “Yes.” I asked him if he could play an instrument and he replied: “I’m trying.” And I was trying too. It’s kind of funny how I got Daniel in - I was auditioning for a Jazz Combo with my trombone and Daniel was there and I didn’t know anything about him other than he could drum so I just asked him and he said yes.

Daniel’s the best musician I’ve ever met and we’re lucky to have him.

AH: So you guys just won the SFRQ Regional Final, tell us what’s going through your head in one word: Michael Garmonsway: Shock.

Sam Treasure: Non-functioning.

R: Well I just went ‘Ahh’.

Daniel Waterson: I just went ‘Ahh’ also.

Jordan Meijer: Unbelievable.

The Paradise Stone perform

ing at Smokefree Rockquest.

AH: What would winning the SFRQ National Final mean to you?

M: Everything.

D: Yeah, it would be pretty amazing.

R: That would be the cherry on top!

J: It would mean a lot, to see us come so far from being kids practising in a basement to performing for large audiences and maybe having a future in the music industry.

AH: You mentioned that Coldplay is a musical influence; is there anyone in the music industry that you look up to, not necessarily in terms of music, but also musicianship or who you consider a role model?

R: This one is kind of a bit of an odd one, but I really like Kanye West. I really look up to him and his musical ideals. I don’t mean that ironically, I really look up to Kanye West as a musician and as a persona.

AH: Where’s your favourite spot on the North Shore?

D: It might have to be the school. I know that doesn’t sound very cool, but so many things have happened to me there, so many experiences and opportunities.

R: My favourite place around the North Shore is probably the walk between Murrays Bay to Browns Bay. S: There’s a place in Greenhithe which is really secluded, and I go there to listen to music sometimes.

M: Daniel’s house.

AH: How has Rangitoto College influenced your musical journey?

R: They’ve really helped with the rock rooms over the years when you’re a bit short of practise places.

M: I think the Year 9 rock programme is a really good way of starting people up. And you get to perform in front of people which I think is really helpful.

AH: Where can we go to hear more from The Paradise Stone?

M: We don’t really have a lot up yet besides live performances, but we’re hopefully going to do some recordings soon and make a video and put that on YouTube.

So, where to from here for these bands? I’m Not Going To Do What You Want Me To Do, Ludo and The Paradise Stone, along with the top bands and solo/duos from each region, will submit video footage to get through to the next round - playing at the National Finals in Auckland on the 27th of September. Not only is this great exposure and an incredible experience for aspiring musicians, there are also some amazing prizes up for grabs - musical gear to a total value of $13,000 from NZ Rockshops and their suppliers, inclusion on the NZ On Air Kiwi Hit Disc, radio promotional support, and video play on youth music channel FOUR. To keep up with how our local talent goes for the rest of the competition, head to smokefreerockquest.co.nz for all details and updates.

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Channel People: I Love My Sport North Harbour Synchronised Swimming

IN SYNC WITH VICTORY! Sport comes in many different forms and this month we bring you the achievements of the North Harbour Synchronised Swimming Team. The girls recently represented NZ North at the international Oceania’s Competition and did something many of us dream about…they beat Australia and, to top it off, secured a silver medal. They narrowly missed the gold, which was taken by NZ South. The team includes Kelly Chang (16), Hannah Knight (16), Sua Cho (13), Azzeline Joreiux, Georgia Mace (15), Shelby Brothers (16), Katie McDougall (16), Luci McDougall (13), Katie Meadows (16), Hayley Stent (17) and Emma-Leigh Winkel (14). They will attend the Nationals in Wellington later in the year. Channel Mag caught up with the girls to discuss what it takes to reach the top of ‘syncro’!

Courtney Bennett: How were you introduced to synchronized swimming?

Hayley Stent: My mum did syncro when she was younger and her racing friend is now a coach so she encouraged me to come along.

Katie Meadows: I was watching it when the Olympics was on and wanted to give it a go.

Shelby Brothers: I liked swimming and dancing so I thought it would be the perfect sport for me.

CB: What's your favourite part about the sport?

Hannah Knight: The feeling of accomplishment and the friendships I’ve made.

Emma-Leigh Winkel: Doing duets with my duet partner Georgia and getting glammed up in my togs!

CB: Do you have a mentor or someone who inspires you to be the best?

Georgia Mace: My coaches Moon and Natalia.

Sua Cho: Rose Stackpole, an older swimmer, and Moon my coach.

CB: The team recently won a Silver medal at the Oceania’s, what was that experience like?

Hannah Knight: It was an honour to represent New Zealand and extremely nerve-wrecking.

Georgia Mace: It was amazing to be part of an international competition and accomplish a goal I’ve had.

CB: What sort of training does synchronised swimming require?

Shelby Brothers: Flexibility, fitness and strength.

Hayley Stent: Lots of swimming underwater and practicing the routines over and over again.

CB: If you weren’t doing synchronized swimming, what sport would you play?

Katie McDougall: Surfing, water polo or diving.

Laci McDougall: I already play water polo too.

CB: What’s the best part about swimming for North Harbour?

Kelly Chang: The people and the coaches are like one big family.

Hannah Knight: We’re like a family and we know how to have fun!

CB: What’s your favourite thing about being part of a team?

Azzeline Joreiux: The bond we have, we’ve become really good friends .

Katie McDougall: Watching us work together and then everything falls into place.

CB: In 10 years’ time I will be (complete the sentence)...

Georgia Mace: At university and hopefully I will have already been to the Olympics!

Emma- Leigh Winkel: Hopefully I will have been in the 2020 Olympics team or become a mermaid!

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Life Pharmacy: Browns Bay

dedicated team who get along really well and love what they do,” adds John.

Renee Tigg, Natural Health advisor agrees, and loves what she does. “I have been in the industry for over 15 years and love it here – I am always learning new things and really enjoy being able to help our customers,” says Renee.

From coughs and colds, to hay fever, allergies and even weight loss management, they have the solution to help get you back on your feet.

“This can be a busy time of the year, with colds and hay fever sufferers, joint aches and pains, and people feeling tired and sluggish. We have a really good selection of natural products that can help, from Fish and Krill Oil to Spirulina and Vitamin C”, advises Renee. “It’s also a time that kids need a little more TLC – a probiotic is great for their immune systems. We can help find the right medication for most concerns,” she adds with a knowing smile.

Come to Life!

Stepping into Life Pharmacy at Browns Bay is like having your own sanctuary of well-being, right at your doorstep!

Whether you’re suffering from the dreaded flu, looking to boost your immune system or want a new look – this pharmacy has it all and more! From your health and wellbeing to beauty, and everything in between, the newly renamed pharmacy in the heart of the Brown’s Bay retail strip is here to help.

“Our customers come to us for advice and support in all aspects of their wellbeing, and we are more than happy to advise and point them in the right direction,” says John Dunn, manager and one of the three knowledgeable pharmacists on site.

No problem is too big or small for the friendly and informative staff, who between them have been servicing this neighbourhood for over 25 years. “While I have only been here a few months, a lot of the staff were here under the previous banner Radius,” says John, who admires their work ethic and dedication to their chosen fields. “We have a

No problem is too big or small for the friendly and informative staff, who between them have been servicing this neighbourhood for over 25 years.

Skin feeling dull? Need a makeover? Then chat to Wendy Stevenson, Clarins Counter manager (and also a wealth of knowledge on all other beauty products, including Shiseido, L’Oreal, Maybelline, Revlon and a NEW Elizabeth Arden counter coming in July and many more.

Wendy is happy to chat to customers about their skincare concerns and make up ranges. “We have a beauty room where we offer facials and makeovers,” advises Wendy, who has been a consultant for over 10 years. She will share her beauty tips and tricks and provide useful lessons, so you come out feeling refreshed and sporting a new look. You can even bring in your own make-up, and Wendy will help you match that lipstick with the right eye shadow or vice versa! Drop in and chat to the expert team at Life Pharmacy Browns Bay, who are ready to answer your questions and have you feeling extraordinary again.

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Life Education North Shore: with Barry Kirk-Burnnand

The Breakers Experience held at Skycity Breakers' home base at Mairangi Bay.

We’re heading in the right direction I had the good fortune recently to spend a few days in both Nelson and Rotorua.

These lovely clear and crisp autumn days, with beautiful blue skies, make you appreciate what a stunning part of the world we live in. And isn’t it nice to hear positive things? Too often we see all the negative news in newspapers or on TV when there is so much positive stuff going on all around us.

Take the results of a very comprehensive survey, “Youth 12”, completed by Auckland University in 2013, for example. This survey interviewed thousands of under 18-year-old students across New Zealand in 2001 then again in 2012 and compared the results — some of the statistics are so pleasing to see. Here’s a few: Ever tried smoking – decreased from 53% (2001) to 23% (2012) Smoking cigarettes weekly – decreased from 16% (2001) to 5% (2012) Ever tried marijuana – decreased from 39% (2001) to 23% (2012) Binge drinking in last four weeks – decreased from 40% (2001) to 23% (2012) Driven by someone who has been drinking – decreased from 29% (2001) to 18% (2012) Experienced sexual abuse/coercion – decreased from 12% (2001) to 5% (2012) Although we should all be aiming to reduce the above figures even more, isn’t it great to see the trends heading in the right direction? And what we see above is something we at Life Education are so proud to see, because we know what we do is contributing to these trends.

In primary and intermediate schools, we teach some 40 different lessons, each selected by the schools we visit, and they all fall under five basic modules: • Body Systems - where we teach children about the wonders of their bodies and how they function.

• Food & Nutrition - where we teach them what food the body needs to function correctly.

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• Social Relationships - where the children learn respect for others and how to handle conflict.

• Self Esteem - where the children learn that they are unique. They also learn that they’re responsible for the consequences of the decisions they make.

• Then at intermediate school we discuss ‘Substances’ - where children learn to understand the difference between helpful and harmful drugs, and the impact they can have on people’s lives.

If parents want to learn more about what we do, we run parent-only classes at every school we visit, and we welcome their attendance and participation. Annually, we see around 14,500 children in our lessons on North Shore and over a two-year period, we will visit 90 percent of all North Shore schools. For the month of July, our giraffe mascot Harold and our two educators will be at the following schools: Target Road Primary, Kristin Junior School, Murrays Bay Intermediate and Pinehurst Primary.

The attached photos are from a magic day at the Skycity Breakers’ home base at Mairangi Bay where earlier this year around 80 Life Education children were invited to a “Breakers Experience”. Every child was involved in a training session, and had a chance to shoot some hoops with the tall guys and get signatures from the players.

Then all went home with a free basketball. A fantastic time was had by all — thanks to the Breakers!

Until next month... enjoy every day of your life – Barry Kirk-Burnnand Visit: www.lifeeducationnorthshore.co.nz Contact us: secretary@lifeeducationnorthshore.co.nz

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Talking Tax: Lindsay Tax Solutions

Fresh Pita Breads with Pickled Cabbage and Coriander

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.

By Chef Kevin Blakeman Chris Lindsay.

Is Your Trust a Tax Time-Bomb?

Trusts are popular. However, they are not always well managed and even simple mistakes or oversights can lead to serious tax consequences. This article briefly examines some of the common (and not so common) Trust tax issues: • Trusts are generally required to file tax returns. A trust that has sold a house, or received debt forgiveness amounts, takes a tax position regarding whether these transactions are taxable. As such, the trust should file a tax return even if only to show that the amounts are non-taxable.

• If a trust does not file a tax return, adverse tax implications can arise including: The 4 year time limit restricting the IRD from increasing the Trust’s tax does not apply i.e. the IRD could reassess tax from 20 years ago. If the Trust made a capital gain, or received debt forgiveness amounts in the past which are liable for tax, then the 4 year time-bar would not stop the IRD collecting the tax.

The Trust’s tax status could change to a Non-Complying Trust, which results in distributions of accumulated profits and gains being taxed at 45% (instead of no tax on these amounts!)

The trustees could be prosecuted by the IRD for failing to file tax returns • As individual trustees are personally liable for trust debts, using a company to act as trustee (with individuals as Directors) effectively removes that personal liability.

• If a trust has received debt forgiveness amounts in the past and treated these as exempt from tax, the trust will generally be liable for tax on any amounts distributed to companies up to the level of debt forgiveness amounts received.

• If you resettle or wind up a trust, that will usually trigger taxable events including: Tax losses and imputation credits can be lost in companies the trust owns shares in Depreciation recovered on rental properties transferred Distributions of accumulated profits and gains could be taxed again, unless the trust is a “Complying Trust” i.e. always complied with its tax obligations and met certain other criteria Transfers of property can be taxed in certain situations.

• Income distributions to beneficiaries aged under 16 are taxed at 33%, unless the amount is $1,000 or less i.e. they cannot be taxed at the beneficiaries’ lower tax rates • If trustees move overseas, the trust is likely to become a Non-Complying Trust i.e. subject to the harshest tax rules. Also, the trust may become liable to tax in the overseas country because the trustees are based there.

• If you have an interest in an overseas trust, distributions from that trust are generally taxable in New Zealand

The freshness of the vegetables is the key with this recipe, and the beauty is that you can add as much chilli sauce as you like to dress the leaves. This dish has sweetness, sourness, and lots of spice!

Ingredients ¼ head red cabbage 100ml Earthbound Honeygar 25g brown sugar 4 Pita breads of your choice 2 skinless chicken breasts 1 red onion, sliced 1 yellow capsicum, deseeded and sliced 50ml Rockhaven Estate Cumin Olive oil ½ head iceberg lettuce, shredded 50g fresh coriander, chopped 50g Some Like It Hot Chilli Sauce 200g natural yoghurt 2 cloves garlic, minced and heated in a splash of water in the microwave for 30 secs (remember to drain) Cooking oil Salt & pepper to taste

Method 1. Firstly shred the red cabbage and mix in the Honeygar and brown sugar.

Set aside. You can even do this the day before.

2. Slice the chicken into strips and fry in a little cooking oil until caramelised.

Add the sliced red onion and capsicum, sauté for another minute then switch the stove off. Add the cumin oil.

3. Open and toast your four pita breads and at the same time in a bowl mix iceberg lettuce, the red cabbage, chilli sauce and coriander.

4. Stuff the pitas with this mixture then add the chicken mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste.

5. Combine the minced garlic and yoghurt and dress liberally.

If you like this recipe, you can follow Kevin at www.chefkevinblakeman.com or www.facebook.com/chefkevinblakeman

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

LINDSAY TAX SOLUTIONS LTD Chartered Accountants and Tax Specialists Website: www.lindsaytax.co.nz

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Fibre Ltd: Milford

For The Love Of Leather

Milford welcomes Fibre to the mall Fibre, a range of beautifully crafted leather bags and accessories will be showcased in its eponymous new store in Milford mall this month.

Designed in New Zealand, Fibre is made from genuine leather sourced from the world’s best craftsmen. Milled, washed and vintage, or super light and buttery soft, the range features leather finishes of premium quality.

Affordability is a hallmark of Fibre’s range.

Co-owners Mark Yaxley and Sarah Bentley’s love affair with beautiful leather spans decades, when they both started working in the fashion and leather industry.

"Quality leather gets better as it ages, becoming softer and smoother. And a good leather product becomes an old favourite very quickly - love of your item grows as it ages as it just gets better with time,” says designer, Sarah.

“In New Zealand it’s a struggle to find beautiful leather products that aren’t hugely expensive from high end brands. We really want quality leather to be more accessible, for people to enjoy leather like we do, and if they discover Fibre bags we hope they become their old favourites too.”

Fibre bags, wallets, shoes and belts are almost all produced using natural vegetable tan leathers, using an age-old process of making leather with natural vegetable extracts in the tanning process rather than harsh chemicals such as chromium sulphates.

The store opens with Simply Urban, an antique and retro inspired collection.

While every Fibre range has a signature classic and simple style, this season’s features a chic vintage twist. It includes satchels, totes, weekenders and shoppers that feature essentiality and functionality. Double carry handles and over-the-shoulder straps offer maximum performance.

Quality leather gets better as it ages, becoming softer and smoother. And a good leather product becomes an old favourite very quickly - love of your item grows as it ages as it just gets better with time…

Every collection incorporates a new lining, with this season’s women’s range finished in a quirky check of red and white, and the men’s bags are lined in a striking black and white stripe.

The store motto is something Sarah and Mark, who both live on the North Shore, believe their new customers know a lot about.

“Our mission at Fibre is for people to ‘Carry something that speaks of who you are’. We know Shore shoppers are stylish and appreciate quality products - our doors are open for them to come and experience Fibre’s beautiful leather.”

See the range at www.fibreltd.co.nz

SHOP 102A MILFORD MALL. 24 MILFORD ROAD, MILFORD.

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Milford Centre: The Homestore

There’s no place like The Homestore...

Getting creative in the kitchen is made a whole lot easier, more stylish - and fun - with a visit to one of the Shore’s top kitchenware destinations.

Lisa Gonzalez and her jolly team are a joy to meet at The Homestore. On the day Channel visited the Milford Centre shop, North Shore born and bred manager Lisa was wearing big Chilean flag earrings to celebrate her husband Jaime’s home nation win in the FIFA World Cup. She was full of smiles and laughter and, I expect, this wasn’t just reserved for the football win.

Waiake resident Lisa said: “We certainly have a lot of fun in here, that’s for sure! We’re always having a good laugh.

“I sometimes have to reign this lot in when they’re getting too noisy!” She gestures jokingly to her staff team.

With a range of kitchenware too huge to mention all of the top name brands that are stocked, The Homestore is the place to shop for anything to bake, cook or dine with. And their new website address reflects that message - www.cookbakedine.co.nz Lisa has managed the store since its opening in 2008 and is ably assisted by various kitchen and baking gurus such as Lex Caddell, a Wilton cake decorating expert who runs the in-store classes in her specialist subject. The Wilton Method Decorating Basics Course is an ideal place to start if you wish

Lex Caddell, Lisa Gonzalez, Carole Mee.

to venture into the world of beautifying your baking. Held over four sessions and costing $190, the course leaves participants well equipped to bake a great cake, make and colour icing, ice cakes and decorate them delightfully using such skillfully made icing drop flowers, rosettes, shells, leaves and more.

Cupcake decorating classes are ever popular and a school holiday programme is taking place this month on weekdays from Monday 7th July through to Friday 18th July. Children can learn to decorate their cupcakes with ladybugs, monsters, handbags, burgers and more. Booking is essential for this and the Wilton cake decorating classes and can be made on the website, phone - 09 486 0086 - or by calling into the store.

On July 11th, 12th, and 13th The Homestore will be holding its Annual Expo with discounts, giveaways, silent auction, demos and more. If customers spend $30 they will receive a free spatula, or both a spatula and a ‘Cook, Bake, Dine’ tea towel if they spend $50.

The Homestore, Milford Centre, Milford, 09 486 0086 www.cookbakedine.co.nz

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Milford - Everyone's Place: News

So what's

NEW

in Milford Milford's popularity strong The cold winter months aren't deterring people from shopping with us in Milford and new businesses continue to want to become part of our community. Kashmir Indian Restaurant has just reopened in 'Up Town Milford', a Tapas Bar, nail salon and local solicitor will be occupying three of the four opportunities in the old ANZ building and new owners have gutted the old Kashmir Restaurant premises and opened 'Bloom' cafe/restaurant.

On top of that, I have had enquiries from other business people wishing to open in the main street and am working with a local agent to fill another shop that will become available soon.

A new interior design company, ODG, has also relocated to ‘Up Town Milford’ and offer a design and fitout service. This brings to two the number of interior design companies, with Nuvo Design having been established a few years ago in offices above Air NZ and having among their clients, the ever-expanding Pita Pit organisation.

So if you're after a new fitout, or some great ideas for your tired premises, come to Milford and get your design solution.

Night Time Security Milford is a pretty event free place at night normally, but in recent months we have seen some acts of stupidity, often by drunken people walking through the centre. As a result, the Board of the business association decided to engage a security company to patrol the premises/streets at night to ensure our businesses and locals remain safe.

I am pleased to announce that as from 1st June, Armourguard Security have been providing patrols every night and sending a report to me daily of their findings. The reports are excellent in providing us with information and include windows/doors not secure, suspicious vehicles and stupid incidents, e.g. cones blocking an intersection to through traffic. As well, the patrol does foot patrols and visits local establishments open later at night letting patrons and staff know that we are looking after Milford's safe environment.

Streetscape Improvements We are constantly working with the local board and council officers on ways to improve the appearance of the town centre. Recently we received a grant of just

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Your monthly update from Murray Hill, Manager of the Milford Business Association.

The popular Kashmir Indian Restaurant has relocated to a sensational new corner spot in Milford that was once the video store. Inside, everything is new to create a pleasant dining experience, with a bit of class!

over $15,000 from the Local Board, to start a major project we have a to create two signature gardens at the entrance ways to Milford. This is on top of a smaller grant for some more potted colour in the main street that we secured in May. As always, we are working with the Milford Residents Association and Milford Village Forum and both organisations are part of the project group.

With the current grant we will start by transforming the garden on the corner of Kitchener Road and Fenwick Avenue into a colourful annual garden with improved seating and paving. Some work will also be done on additional potted plants in a couple of street locations.

Village Square Improvements Joggers rejoice! At last we have our water fountain back in the Village Square for you to use as you cruise through Milford. With local board funding, a new watering system for the flower beds and a new drinking water fountain have been added to the Village Square. Both these items were omitted when the square was reconstructed a few years ago, but as you can imagine, both are necessities which we are now pleased to say are in place for your use and enjoyment.

WIN an Escape to the Sun in Milford!

We hope you already have some entries in our $2000 travel promotion which started last month. This year there are over 120 businesses supporting the promotion – you will find them on our website – www.milfordshops.co.nz. There’s still time to get more entries in – the promotion closes towards the end of the month on Sunday July 20th.

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Like all our Advisers, Ana can talk to you about small business, life, health and general insurance, and can give you options from the main lenders if you are looking for a home loan.

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Optometry & Eyewear: with Melissa Hay, Visique Milford

Eat Well, See Better?

This month, Melissa Hay of Visique Milford Optometrists takes a look at recent developments in digital imaging and how eating well could improve your sight...

Melissa Hay.

There’s now another reason to eat your vegetables: A recent US study has found that those who eat foods rich in lutein and zeathanthin will have healthier eyes…

Another Reason to Eat Well…

These are nutrients that are especially found in leafy dark green vegetables. People who eat these types of vegetables are 35% less likely to develop the most serious type of Macular Degeneration (MD) – a sight threatening disease of the retina. It’s easy to increase these nutrients by eating spinach or broccoli. Often people report that they “don’t like them”, but that can be because they’ve been over cooked. Try a salad of mixed greens that includes spinach leaves. There are other simple steps to reduce the risk of MD: Don’t smoke; exercise regularly; protect your eyes from UV damage; and eat a balanced diet with fish and of course, those dark green leafy vegetables.

Recent television news stories have reported the use of digital retinal images to detect the early signs of some forms of dementia.

Of course, early diagnosis also leads to earlier treatment. In a study of 5,553 patients aged over 55 years in the Netherlands, digital retinal images were obtained and then study participants were monitored for an average of 11.6 years.

During this time 655 patients developed dementia. The results showed that an increased risk of vascular dementia was associated with retinal veins that had a larger calibre, or width.

The association with dementia also remained significant even after adjustment for stroke and cardiovascular risk factors. Digital imaging has always been useful for early detection of diabetic retinal disease and age-related macular degeneration. Now these new results for dementia reinforce the procedure’s value, at the time and as a baseline for comparisons. This research is still in its infancy, but it highlights the constant changes and improvements in healthcare.

Your Routine Eye examination should be anything but routine…

Twice as many people are afraid of going blind as are afraid of premature death or heart disease. Yet far too many people compromise on their vision care, substantially increasing the risk not only of significant vision loss, but potential failure to detect life-threatening diseases. When performed correctly, by a fully qualified optometrist, and sufficient time is allowed, your eye examination not only determines the need for vision correction, but is also a check for a range of diseases and other health issues that can be detected through your eyes. There are many cases of patients having their lives saved by an optometrist detecting a major disease, such as cancer, during a “routine” eye examination.

Your optometrist is a fully qualified, medical professional who should be an integral part of your health care team, alongside your GP, dentist and any other specialist medical advisors you may use to safeguard your health.

Improvements to OrthoK Exciting new news at Visique Milford! We are now able to tend to those in the higher prescription ranges. Previously Ortho-K was only viable up to -7.00D. If you have been turned away from Ortho-K or laser eye surgery, there is hope for you yet. Contact us today for more information.

Additionally, keep an eye out if you are long sighted as this will be available to us in the coming months. Free yourself from daytime contact lenses and glasses today!

Melissa Hay

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2 FOR 1 EYE EXAMS. WE LIKE THAT. Come into Visique and receive 2 comprehensive eye exams for the price of 1.* Visique covers all bases from your full eye history to in-depth checks to make sure that your precious eyesight is well protected.

So get in touch with a friend or family member, and see Melissa Hay at your local Visique today.

Visique Milford Optometrists 155 Kitchener Road, Milford | Ph 489 4797 | visique.co.nz

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Caci: Skincare and Appearance Medicine Professionals

Have you noticed that your skin is drier at the moment?

This is typical during winter and can make your wrinkles and crows’ feet look pronounced. Here are our tips for keeping your skin hydrated this winter Keep your skin hydrated internally For many people, healthy eating becomes less of a priority in the winter months.

This can drastically affect your skin, on the surface and further down. Dr Howard Murad recommends you eat water-rich foods to achieve hydrated healthy skin during winter.

Did you know that eating your water means it stays in your body longer than drinking it? For example, instead of drinking a glass of water at night, eat a slice of watermelon instead – it’s made up of 97% water!

Other water rich foods for you to eat this winter include: • raw fruit and vegetables • fish • ground flaxseeds • walnuts • goji berries • eggs These super foods are fantastic at flooding your cells with water and keeping cells strong so they can contain more water, keeping you hydrated and healthy for longer.

Your winter skin-care routine Gently cleanse With the start of winter here you may need to change your cleanser. During the

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summer months you might have been using a stronger cleanser to deal with excess oil and impurities. However, as it gets colder it's important to switch to a gentle cleanser because your skin may be dry and sensitive from exposure to the elements, and you don’t want to cause any further irritation.

Moisturiser As the weather becomes colder, the air becomes drier and your skin becomes dehydrated. Keep your skin hydrated by using a moisturiser that contains superhydrating and anti-inflammatory agents. Look for ingredients such as avocado, sunflower and olive fruit-oils for optimal hydration, and liquorice extract to reduce redness and skin irritation.

Our pick: Murad’s Hydro Dynamic Ultimate Moisture.

Stay kissable Many of us forget our lips during winter, but it’s very important that we give them some extra TLC during the cold and windy winter months. Lips don't have sweat glands, so the skin can dry out more easily. Use a lip protector with vitamin E to soothe them and lock in optimal moisture. Also, try rubbing your lips gently with a soft toothbrush – this will de-flake the area and allow your lips to look and feel softer, smoother and moisturised.

Our pick: Murad’s Hybrids Soothing Skin Lip and Cuticle Care.

Caci Milford 486 2213 or Caci Albany 475 9279.

Milford - Everyone's Place: Crafty Knitwits

Colder Days, Clicking Needles A few chilly days and the knitting needles have been frantically clicking away. The cowl pattern from last month's Channel has been well used with a lot of people knitting one for themselves and then knitting more for gifts. There's nothing like giving something that you have made - a really good feeling for the giver and the receiver.

This month we have published our Devonshire Scone recipe by popular request following our first recipe publication for cheese scones. So once you have made your Devonshire Scones, and added the essential cream and jam, make a cup of tea, sit down and knit up a warm hat or scarf in our new Amuri possum 4 ply. It's just arrived and is as gorgeous as the Amuri 8 ply. All the natural shades available supported by six new Naturally patterns that are really stunning.

This is such a unique yarn; light, lovely to knit and it produces a warm, light garment. Brilliant idea for sending gifts overseas for Christmas, so start knitting now!

Talking about Christmas, we are past the shortest day now!

We are having an Advent Calendar class in September. It will be spread over two sessions and be on the first two Monday evenings in September, run by Claudia Struthers from Tiffanies Treasures. More details to follow. Register your interest now.

Crafty Knitwits. Corner Kitchener & Milford Roads, Milford.

Phone 486 2724. Mobile 0212164711, Visit: www.craftyknitwits.co.nz.

We are having an Advent Calendar class in September.

It will be spread over two sessions and be on the first two Monday evenings in September‌

Handy Hints Corner Crafty Knitwits' Devonshire Scones Ingredients 2 cups high grade plain flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 2 tablespoons sugar 75 grams butter 1 egg About 1 1/2 - 2 cups of cream, enough to make sticky dough Preheat your oven to 120 Celsius We also preheat the tray that we are going to cook the scones on Sift the flour, baking powder and sugar together Grate in the butter and mix lightly with the flour mixture Whisk the egg a little Add the cream to the egg mixture and whisk a little more Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture and pour half the cream mixture in and mix it lightly with a wooden spoon and then add enough of the remaining cream mixture until you have a light sticky (but not wet) dough. Knead lightly with clean hands.

Turn out onto lightly floured surface knead lightly and shape to about an inch thick.

Cut with a round cutter (the size you want, not too big though).

Pop the scones onto the hot oven tray, close together but not quite touching Cook for 12 minutes or until risen and light golden brown.

When baked remove from the oven and put onto a cooling rack, this achieves a crispy outside, but soft and scrumptious inside scone.

Happy baking!

Crafty Knitwits CafĂŠ 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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Milford - Everyone's Place: Molloy's of Milford Antiques Centre

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Lots & Lots Of New Goodies for July

French, English, and Peruvian!

With fresh consignments of exciting new pieces due in store early to mid-July, the shop will be ABSOLUTELY BULGING AT THE SEAMS! So much so that we are have just installed a whole lot of new shelving systems to take it all in!

'The UK Buying Trip' went well and 31 big cartons will be arriving here about now and be in-store from 21st July. As per last month's CHANNEL we have some great TAXIDERMY pieces coming in with this shipment but there is also a fabulous mix of weird and wonderful pieces ranging from Georgian and French Bisque Holy Victorian to Edwardian, Art Deco, and Retro. There are some Water Font. great 'Maritime' items such as ships' lamps, as well as Railroad and Aviation pieces. Plus there is some fabulous old advertising material for the likes of Michelin Tyres (Michelin Man), Phoenix Insurance, Drury Lane Theatre, and a French Vineyard.

We also have French 'Kitchenalia': coffee grinders, spice containers and such, plus other French items such as beautiful Figurines. There are some unusual antique and vintage musical French Bronze Plate. instruments, lots of gorgeous Deco Depression & art glass, plus vases, jugs, small cabinets, clocks, etc. And we have some really UNUSUAL stuff like an Edwardian 'Sheet Sweeper', a late Victorian Medicine Cabinet, a pair of vintage Canadian Snowshoes, an old Doctors' Medicine Bag with contents, a pair of servants telephones from an old Manor House, and so on, and so on!

Also, due in now is our latest shipment from Peru, and again there really are some stunning pieces in this lot, some of which are pictured below. There is a lovely ornate pair of French bronze Lady of the Apocalapse. candelabras, a French jewellery casket in the shape of a piano, a superb small French bronze plate, and an Art Nouveau photo frame plus a Napoleon III picture frame. There is also a gorgeous wee Bisque 'Angel' Holy Water Font, a stunning old Italian plaster bust, and several lovely old elegant silver photo frames.

For those collectors of religious pieces there are two French Jewel Casket. stunning vintage carved figures of Our Lady of The Apocalypse, and Our Lady of Guadalupe.

COLLECTOR'S CLUB FUNCTION is scheduled for MID-JULY. The shop is fully stocked and looking great with pretty much 'something for everyone'. So come visit us soon! Best Wishes, Bernard

Molloy’s of Milford ANTIQUES CENTRE

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Auckland Council with George Wood

Skin Cancer Channel: with Dr Grant Coe

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.

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by a doctor or skin cancer specialist, as it's likely to be a non-melanoma skin cancer - the most common of which are BCCs, or basal cell carcinomas. BCCs are the most prevalent form of skin cancer in New Zealand and 80% are found on the head and neck, which are areas that receive the most sun exposure. BCCs often look like red patches, pink growths, shiny bumps, open sores or scars. They can be highly disfiguring if allowed to continue growing and it is important that they are removed at the earliest stage possible. Early diagnosis also means less invasive surgery and a much better cosmetic result.

As we get older, the risk of developing a BCC greatly increases, so, particularly for New Zealanders over the age of 50, it becomes even more important to get your skin checked annually.

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Draft Arts and Culture Strategic Action Plan Aucklanders understand that arts and culture are fundamental to a healthy society. I believe that if there is one area that the North Shore people have an abundance of, it is the natural skills of our artists, writers, singers, sculptors, painters and other talented individuals. I therefore hope that North Shore residents will submit to the latest action plan released for public consultation by the Arts, Culture and Events Committee.

This plan is about Auckland developing even more into a vibrant creative city that values and invests in the arts. I hope that Aucklanders will be proud of their creative city and become even greater ambassadors for the arts as they reflect the skill and diversity of Auckland’s inhabitants.

Consultation on the action plan closes on the 24 July 2014. The plan can be accessed on the Auckland Council website and summary drafts are available at Auckland Council libraries and arts facilities.

Contact: George.Wood@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Question: A few weeks ago, my hairdresser spotted what looked like a small open sore at the base of my neck. It still hasn’t healed and I’m starting to get concerned about it. Could this be a skin cancer?

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Draft Auckland Local Alcohol Policy At long last the Auckland Council has completed and signed off the draft policy for public consultation. This commenced on the 16 June and will close on the 16 July 2014. The draft policy has been completed after much dialogue and discussion between the key stakeholders, the local boards, and Ward Councillors.

The new Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 also requires the Council to consult with the Police, the Medical Officer of Health and the licensing inspectors before producing a draft LAP. The Council has undertaken this consultation and met regularly with representatives from the hospitality and retail industry and health agencies.

A number of public meetings, notified on the Council’s website, and meetings with community groups were also held (late 2013) on possible issues and options for the draft LAP. A concise overview of the draft LAP and submission forms will be available from Libraries, Auckland Council Service Centres and Local Board offices. You will also be able to view it online and download a submission form at shapeauckland.co.nz.

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This month there are two important pieces of consultation out for community feedback across the Auckland region: the Local Alcohol Policy and the Auckland Arts and Culture Strategic Action Plan.

People are probably starting to wonder when consultation will come to an end with the Auckland Council, but unfortunately when we are bringing together the polices of seven territorial councils and the former regional council, there is a huge amount of policy work which needs to be consolidated.

It has been unfortunate that Auckland Council has generated negative publicity for the bylaw reviews that have been conducted in recent months. However, there were some good submissions which were very practical and helpful, and this resulted in a far more sensible approach to both the wearing of lifejackets in small boats and the issues around some of the cultural sensitivities relating to our cemeteries and crematoria.

In the case of safer wearing of lifejackets, the hearings panel has agreed that is the skipper’s discretion for the lifejackets to be worn. From this summer onwards, it will be compulsory to wear lifejackets on the Auckland harbours, unless otherwise directed by the skipper. This will mean that the onus is on the skipper in charge of a boat which is less than 6 metres in length. It is therefore their responsibility to ensure that the safety of the passengers is maintained through the wearing of the lifejacket.

The new cemetery and crematoria rules will be simplified considerably from the initial draft bylaw that went out for consultation. The hearings committee received some excellent submissions from a wide range of community groups and organisations, including the Funeral Directors Organisation and various ethnic groups. It is now apparent that Auckland Council needs to be more flexible and considerate when dealing with our highly diverse and multi-cultural population. Issues such as unlimited family and friends being able to help backfill the graves, and family and friends being able to attend the charging of the cremator will now be covered and permitted under the modified bylaw. As far as the scattering of ashes is concerned, the only areas which will be prohibited will be sports fields, the Auckland Domain, and some Auckland Council gardens, such as a portion of Parnell Rose Gardens.

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Community News

Dog Safety for Shore Kids The dangers that dogs can pose to children are being pointed out in a series of training sessions to keep Shore kids safe around our four-legged friends.

DogHQ in Wairau Park has kindly gifted their space on the first Saturday of each month to allow a Keep Kids Safe From Dog Attack course to take place.

Co-ordinator of the ‘Sam’s Dog Rules’ course, Amanda Jackson said: “So far we've taught more than 8000 children in schools free of charge. We've started running the public courses so that we can teach even more children how to be safe and also to assist with the costs associated with our school visits.”

Amanda assists dog behaviourist Annie Aubreydog who runs the courses, which started in June and will be held on the first Saturday of the month at noon and cost $25.

She said: “The course helps children understand dog language, helps them overcome fear of dogs and also helps children increase their self esteem and confidence.”

Sam the dog.

Under supervision, children get to understand what dogs are trying to tell them, and through Sam, a real live dog, they learn a simple set of dog safe rules and how to put them into practice.

Once children understand the rules, how they apply to dogs, and the instinctive code by which dogs live, a totally different outcome is possible.

By the end of the programme, children who might previously have been terrified of dogs are usually able to safely interact, an outcome that, Amanda says, ‘has to be seen to be believed’.

The course helps children understand dog language, helps them overcome fear of dogs and also helps children increase their self esteem and confidence.

Places are limited, and booking is required. More information is on the website: Sam's Dog Rules, www.samsdogrules.com, Phone Annie: 07 868 1438 or 027 282 9747 Email: sam@samsdogrules.com

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Settlers Albany: Luxurious Lifestyle Village

Five Fabulous Years!

Last month over 200 residents and guests enjoyed the fifth birthday celebrations at Settlers Albany. This was a party worth attending with plenty of fun and laughter amidst beautiful surrounds and an array of tempting treats prepared by Settlers’ talented chef, Carla. Hard to believe it was five years ago that Settlers opened its very impressive doors.

Valerie, Jim, Shirley and Karl cut the cake watched by Settlers’ Keith Thorpe and Rosalie Pearson.

Settlers’ residents and guests enjoying the Birthday celebrations.

Today a friendly, vital community lives a luxury lifestyle in spacious townhouses and apartments set in well-established grounds.

Settlers Albany’s first residents Shirley and Jack Brown moved into the village and their new Airborne townhouse in May 2010. Valerie and Jim Bacon closely followed them.

“We were in the process of selling our home in early 2009 when we discovered Settlers,” says Shirley.

It was in the early stages of construction but we could see immediately that it had, or would have, everything we wanted and this has proved true. We want for nothing. We have made many wonderful new friends here who look out for each other and Settlers has excellent staff, which is very important to us.”

Even though the village itself is five years old, the central Lodge with its heated pool, gym, theatre, beauty salon, bar, café and other recreational facilities was completed in

Happy 5th Birthday to you Settlers Albany.

December 2012 and officially opened in February last year by the Rt. Hon. John Key. Light, spacious and brilliantly designed Massey apartments were completed earlier this year.

And there’s more to come.

The new Lucas building with its two and three bedroom luxury apartments overlooking Kell Park will be ready for new residents this November.

This is definitely the place for a generation of 65+ who are forward thinking, enjoy a high standard of living and like having top-notch services close at hand.

And we have to say, the folks at Settlers certainly know how to throw a good birthday party.

People like Shirley, Jack, Valerie and Jim had the vision to see Settlers’ potential five years ago and they’ve been living the good life ever since.

You can visit Settlers Albany and see for yourself how good life can be at 550 Albany Highway any day between 10 and 4, or call Sales Manager Rosalie Pearson on 415 2617.

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See for yourself just how good the future can be ... and start making plans.

Open everyday 10am-4pm or call Rosalie on 415 2617.

550 Albany Highway | Ph: 415 2617 | settlersalbany.co.nz Premier Lifestyle Villages group includes Settlers Albany, Fairview Lifestyle Village and Fairview Care Ltd.

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AMI North Harbour Netball: News with Lynette Brady

Future Stars Shine Up and coming young North Harbour netball players are currently competing in local representative tournaments in preparation for the coming New Zealand Age Group Championships.

AMI Netball North Harbour hosted 102 teams aged from Year 7 to Under 23 in our annual representative tournament on a beautiful winter day with teams travelling from as far afield as Maunganui and Christchurch. On show, was the future of netball not only in North Harbour but across New Zealand with both players and umpires putting their best efforts on display.

The Netball North Harbour teams performed well with a number of teams making their respective semi finals and the Under 15 team, under the leadership of Coach Tania Flavell, winning their age group in a tightly fought final.

In the July school holidays the Under 15 and Year 9 team will travel to New Plymouth for the North Island Under 15 tournament, the Under 19 will travel to Dunedin for the Netball New Zealand Age Group Championships and the Under 17

New Zealand Age Group Championships are being hosted at Netball North Harbour for the first time in many years.

Thirty nine teams from across New Zealand will compete at the AMI Netball Centre, North Harbour from 14th – 17th July striving to be named national champions for 2014.

Two young umpires from North Harbour, Josh Tupene-Delamere and Cory Nicholls, have been appointed to officiate at the NZ Under 17 tournament, a huge achievement for them both and a further highlight for Cory who has also recently been awarded his NZC Umpires Award. Well done to you both.

Help shape Devonport-Takapuna Improved roads or better public transport – what’s more important to you?

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board wants your views on this and other issues in our draft Local Board Plan and Area Plan. Have we got it right for our communities?

Visit shapeauckland.co.nz to read the plans and give us feedback.

Have your say to help create the world’s most liveable city. shapeauckland.co.nz facebook.com/devonporttakapuna For more information, call 09 301 0101

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explore the charming seaside village

just minutes from Auckland City

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This month's news from Devonport Business Association Chairman, John Waugh…

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Businesses Celebrate Development Vote Success

Community News

by Rebecca McMillan - Devonport Community House

July might be the middle of winter but there’s still a whole lot happening at the Devonport Community House and Members of the Devonport business community came Devonport Community Garden this or more at any participating month. ThePROUDLY DevonportSPONSORED Craft Market AND together last month to mark the positive outcome of the PROUDLY SPONSORED AND or more at any participating

BY THE DEVONPORT PROUDLY SPONSORED AND Devonport store and kicks off thePROMOTED or more at any participating school holidays on Sunday PROUDLY SPONSORED AND PROMOTED

BY THE DEVONPORT or more at any participating Devonport store and recent Business Improvement District vote.

BUSINESS PROMOTEDASSOCIATION.

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Closing date Thurs 19th Dec. More available participating stores.

Terms and Conditions apply.

Winners will be at announced Moninformation 23rd Dec. Prize to beinspent in Devonport only.

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Winners will be announced Mon 23rd Dec. Prize to be spent in Devonport only.

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Winners will be announced Mon 23rd Dec. Prize to be spent in Devonport only. Judges decision nal. the kids busy while parents shop at leisure and even have time to King Edward Parade, where check out the Turangawaewae/Sense of Place exhibition at The the Devonport Business PROUDLY SPONSORED AND or more at any participating PROUDLY SPONSORED AND or more at door. any participating Depot next Association AGM was also PROUDLY SPONSORED AND PROMOTED

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BY THE DEVONPORT BUSINESS held the same night.

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BUSINESS ASSOCIATION. IN ASSOCIATION WITH: The meeting was run by complete an entry The Community Houseform. has an action packed holiday programme lined IN ASSOCIATION WITH: IN ASSOCIATION WITH: Closing dateJohn Thurs 19thand Dec. More information available in participating stores.upTerms and Conditions apply.

DBA Chair Waugh, for the July school holidays including lessons with Onboard Skate, 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.

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Waugh, Barton, Barker.

Winners be announced MonJohn 23rd Dec.David Prize to bePauline in Devonport only. nal.

President Barton who a tripJudges to the Torpedo BayNavy WinnersDavid will be announced Mon 23rd Dec. Prize to be spent in Devonport only.

Judges decision nal. Museum, Cats and Dogs Day, Mad Winners be announced Mon 23rd Dec. Prize to be spent in Devonport only. Judges decision nal. thanked BIDwill Project Manager Hatters Tea Party, Minion Madness, Crazy Carnival Day, Bouncy Obstacle Murray Hill, the Local Board and Auckland Council for helping to make the BID Course, fun at JustWorkout and more. The Children’s Art House also initiative happen for Devonport. The village last tried for BID status in 2002, but local has a holiday programme with two sessions for primary aged children businesses failed to get behind the plan. Murray Hill presented a verbal report at the Mon, Wed and Fri both weeks. Check the website for more information, meeting, and heralded the BID success as 'a flying start in developing Devonport as www.devonportcommunityhouse.co.nz . Phone 445 3068 or email one of Auckland's premium business districts.' devonportcomhouse@xtra.co.nz to book The Local Board has now accepted and approved the Devonport BID status and the Stuck in a clothing rut? Your body has changed but your clothes haven’t?

DBA has now signed a five year Partnering Agreement with Auckland Council that Always in black, head to toe? The Community House is hosting a style night includes for example that: fundraiser with Trudi Bennett from What to Wear with Wardrobe Flair. Trudi • The DBA agrees to work with and abide by the Auckland Region BID Policy covers body shapes, clothing cuts and styles, colours, accessories all with a • To manage and operate the DBA to a professional standard sense of fun and practicality. You’ll come away with a fresh perspective on • The parties agree to consider undertaking activities that contribute to local dressing and new ideas for stepping out in style. Thurs 31st July. Doors open economic development.

7pm for 7.30pm start. $30 includes bubbles on arrival and supper. Phone or This will involve negotiating a memorandum of understanding to outline the email to book. desired relationship principals and working practices primarily to ensure we If you have a child’s birthday this month and don’t have the space at achieve the aims of the BID model. home, the Community House is an ideal venue. Plenty of space for large, noisy parties, a full kitchen, sunny mezzanine area for parents and outside table in the courtyard on a sunny day. Great sound system and some equipment available on request. $30 per hour for party time only (free set up and clean up time). For something a little different, book an art pARTy in the Children’s Art House.

The Devonport Community Garden in Mt Cambria Reserve also has plenty happening in July. First up is an Organic Pamper Party on Wednesday 2nd July followed by a Mushroom Workshop on Saturday 5th July at 1pm, $15, Claire Siddens, Judy Machin.

Kevin Johnson, Chris Sharpe, Anne Hocking. come along and learn how to grow your own mushrooms.

The Garden has a Bingo night fundraiser at the Croquet Club on Saturday 19th July at 7.30, a cheap and cheerful night out at $10. Preparation is also well under way for the Devonport Arts Festival in November. The Garden has 95 Toadstool craft kits available for sale, $8 each, and is looking for children to get creative and be involved in a Toadstool Glade on Mt Victoria on 8th November. If you would like to know more or order a kit contact Charlotte at devonportcommunitygarden@gmail.com Hei konei ra.

Rebecca Dianne Hale, Lynn Lawton, Don Kranenburg.

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For more info or to sign up for the Devonport Community House Newsletter, please contact devonportcomhouse@xtra.co.nz or call 445 3068

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Blueberries Blueberries are a smoothie 'must have' in my house. They taste great, help clear Where’s home? Cheltenham Beach, Devonport. But originally I’m a ‘valleys acne and blotchiness on your skin, and blend in beautifully with my next super boy’ from Wales. food skin ingredient.

Which crossing? Devonport to the city.

Cinnamon Cinnamon powder has a particularly high ORAC value making it one of the seven Why catch the ferry? It’s a no hassle way to travel to work. I can avoid the top antioxidant super foods. Recent lab tests have also found it to have antiseptic, bridge and don’t have to worry about parking. I generally bring my scooter antifungal and antibacterial properties making it effective against acne causing down to the ferry. It’s so easy. bacteria like P.Acnes and S.Epidermis. A teaspoon a day is more than sufficient, and due to its blood thinning properties, is best avoided if pregnant or on Any particularly memorable crossings? I’ve been lucky to have seen medication. dolphins from the ferry on many occasions. And the ferry has only ever broken down once during the time I’ve been using the service.

Almonds Eating a handful of almonds every day boosts levels of vitamin E, which is great What do you like to do whilst on board? I do like to enjoy a nice for those prone to dryness. They can also help cure constipation and smooth your Sauvignon Blanc on the way home from time to time! digestive process, making your skin glow healthier every day.

And finally, do you have a favourite captain - nautical or otherwise?

I hope you will experience the good from one or more of my ‘beauty from the Being a massive Welsh rugby fan, I’d have to go for one of the Wales players. inside out’ tips this month. For more beauty hints and skin care advice sign up for Not that he was a captain, but Gareth Edwards would have to be one of my newsletter at www.faceitbeauty.co.nz my heroes, as would Sir David Attenborough, and another would be Jim Morrison! Not captains at all, but all heroes of mine!

Catch a ferry to the city with Fullers Take advantage of regular weekend ferry services from Birkenhead, Northcote Point, Devonport or Bayswater wharves to Auckland City. It’s a relaxing way to travel to and from Downtown Auckland. No traffic jams, no parking costs and café bars onboard. Visit www.fullers.co.nz or any Fullers Ticket Office for timetables or booking information.

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Heading out for Subway. “I’m on my break, I’m just heading out to get some Subway. I go there when I don’t bring my lunch,” says Jan, who works at Air NZ. Air NZ runs its international award-winning Contact Centre from Smales Farm. The Contact Centre is open 24 hours a day and takes thousands of calls each day from all around the world.

The park after dark

Easing into the weekend. Barry Miller (left) and Awan Singh (right) work at Vodafone.

They’ve just enjoyed ‘a nice quiet finish to the week’ with some staff drinks.

New Zealand’s best place to work and do business.

Catching up. Sheryl Richards (left) and Joanne Lippard (right) catch up for a drink at Quarry Bar. Sheryl works across the road at North Shore Hospital while Joanne works for Integrated Project Management in Mairangi Bay. “We normally walk over, but tonight we drove and put our cars in the free parks,” Joanne says.

Jacqui Barrie (left) and Josh Osborne (right) from Cadimage Group head for the Smales Farm Busway station after finishing work.

“It’s nice and handy,” says Josh.

Smales Farm technology office park in Takapuna is open for business around the clock, with many tenants operating 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

1200 night workers and 3000 day workers are employed at the park.

Take a look around the park after dark…

Drinks after work. Alpa (left) Nick, Andre, Jennifer and Nadine (right) enjoy a drink at the Gazebo after work. Andre is from Lantern Insurance, the rest of the gang are from State Insurance.

“We come here quite a lot.”

Zane Bray works for Auckland Transport, located in the Vodafone Building. “I live in Te Atatu. I use different combinations of ferry/cycle/bus to get to and from work, depending on how I’m feeling. The amazing bus station here is brilliant for getting in and out. Tonight I’m going to ride home via Greenhithe. It’s free transport!” Zane says.

“I’ve just trained at Smales Farm Fitness, the 24/7 gym on the park.”

Zane Bray, Auckland Transport

A safe place. “I walk my dog Honey in the park at night often,” says Mary.

“It’s a safe place to come. I live on Wairau Road so it’s very close.”

New Zealand’s best place to work and do business.

“We have security staff here pretty much 24/7,” says Matrix Patrol Officer Sam Deuchar. “Our constant presence deters problems.”

Matrix has its northern regional headquarters at the park – in the Lockwood building – and runs its entire North Shore operations from the site.

“I’m picking up bandages for my boy’s head for rugby tomorrow, so he doesn’t get cauliflower ears,” says Barbara McBride.

“I have to go and find electrical tape now.”

Shorecare Pharmacy is open until 11.00pm 365 days of the year.

Daniel Ottenhof is a year five student at Forrest Hill School. “I broke my arm at school today playing tag – I tagged and then tripped over,” he says.

Daniel is leaving Shorecare Accident & Medical with his mum Alison.

The accident and medical clinic is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Jason Rutherford and his wife Karen, who is a television reporter and co-Chief of Staff in the newsroom at TV3.

North Shore wins out over China, Singapore The new owner/operator of Subway Smales Farm has turned his back on a successful advertising career, carving out a brand new role that allows him to spend more time with his wife and three young children.

Jason Rutherford had been a senior advertising executive for 20 years overseeing strategic direction and profitability of media agencies, when his multinational employer embarked on widespread redundancies. He wasn’t immune.

It came as a wake-up call to the father of three.

“My next career move was looking like Singapore or China,” Jason says.

“That would have meant raising our children – aged six, eight and eleven – in a big city while I worked very long hours. I decided to make a lifestyle change and move away from the corporate world in favour of spending

New Zealand’s best place to work and do business.

more time with my family. It’s important to me to pick up and drop off our kids at school. I can go on their school trips now – I only know two or three other dads who can do that.”

Jason is working with several schools and Netball North Harbour to sponsor student achievement awards and Player of the Day rewards.

“We’ve embarked on a School Lunch programme at two schools so far, delivering to the classroom door and the children love it. They’re able to get a four-inch sub and a pump bottle of water for $5.

Parents are happy and kids are healthy! We’ve inherited amazing staff at Smales Farm and also hired two new ones. We’re thrilled to have got a store that’s not only one of Subway’s top locations nationally, but is in the heart of such a vibrant community,” Jason says.

Q&A

WITH DR SUSAN STEWART BROKEN TEETH

Dr Susan Stewart talks to us about why our teeth can crack & break, and the life span of our fillings.

Why do teeth crack or break?

Tooth enamel is the hardest tissue in the human body, but it still suffers from stress fatigue. Pressure on a tooth causes the tips of the tooth to bend outwards. Having a hole in the middle of the tooth, whether decay or a filling, makes it bend more. After many bites on the tooth, small cracks are created. These cracks grow longer and wider and eventually give pain and/or the tooth breaks.

How long should fillings last?

I’d love it if fillings lasted a lifetime.

Unfortunately they don’t. We throw a lot at them, the biting forces, sweet and sticky foods, acids from the plaque bacteria, opening things (you know who you are!), and we get older and so they can deteriorate.

This leads to the potential for staining, food packing, filling fracture and/or decay so then the filling needs replacing. Having said that, filling materials are relatively durable with the composites lasting between 7 to 10 years, and the modern crown materials and gold lasting up to 20 years.

Should old amalgam fillings be replaced?

Yes, absolutely. I’ve been using composite (white filling materials) instead of amalgam for 20 years now. That makes any of the amalgam fillings still around truly past their best by dates. These days we tend to see a lot of amalgams that are causing fractures due to their wedging effect on the surrounding tooth walls.

What are the options available to fix broken teeth?

There are the composites which have been developed to work as well if not better than the amalgams. They are beautiful in small to medium cavities, but are not strong enough in big, wide areas.

If there is more than half the tooth missing the best solution is to have a crown fitted. The tooth coloured ceramics that crowns are now made of are strong, have long-term durability and really lock the tooth together to prevent any more flexing of the tooth.

Do broken teeth have any other effects on your general or oral health?

Pain is one effect of broken teeth that I see most of. It could be simply cold sensitivity or the sharp edge of the broken tooth has cut the tongue. Worse is the pain from the exposed nerve of the tooth. Without the enamel cover, bacteria are able to get into the pulp or nerve of the tooth. From a health point of view, the pulp is supposed to be the barrier between you and stuff that needs to stay outside of your body. It can’t do that job if it becomes infected; this is also when the tooth becomes painful.

The effect on your oral health; with bits of teeth missing, other teeth have to take more pressure and strain which causes them to be more liable to crack and break.

The whole bite can change which affects the jaw joints and the muscles around them.

There is also less height to the teeth and so the chin gets closer to the nose so it starts to look like there aren’t any teeth in the mouth, the “denture look”.

Send your questions or topics to feedback@thetoothcompany.co.nz

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North Shore History: with David Verran

Lake Pupuke in 1906, Sir George Grey Special Collections Auckland Libraries AWNS_19061004_4_1.

Lake Pupuke’s Drinking Water Until 1894 drinking water in the Devonport and Takapuna area only came from wells, local springs and even rainwater from downpipes. Elsewhere in Auckland, residents could access freshwater from Western Springs or the springs in the Onehunga area.

However, the supply from local North Shore wells was becoming increasingly limited and especially so in the summer months. The lack of freshwater also discouraged potential residents from buying property and settling, particularly in the Devonport area.

In 1884, Joseph Glenny proposed connecting Devonport with the freshwater Lake Pupuke, and in March 1887 land was purchased in the Hurstmere Road area for a waterworks. However, this proposal was then deferred at a meeting of the Devonport Borough Council because of cost. In February 1888 the proposal was again deferred, but raised again in November 1891. It wasn’t until January 1892 that there was public acceptance of the need to raise a loan of 15,000 pounds (around $2.8 million today) to provide drinking water for Devonport Borough, in large part because of the persistence of the Mayor at the time, Ewen William Alison. He convinced the Council and then convinced the ratepayers at a public meeting, and an April 1892 public poll favoured the proposal.

The loan was floated locally in June 1893, in 100 Pound (around $19,000 today) debentures and offering 5.5% interest. Financial institutions at the time wouldn’t offer the money at anything less than 6%. The waterworks loan was in fact oversubscribed. T. and S. Morrin and Co. contracted to supply the pipes, from Glasgow, while Chambers and Son sourced the pumps and boilers, again from the United Kingdom. Cole and Moody then received the contract for construction and completed that in just ten months.

Around 3.5 miles (5.6 kilometres) of 8 inch (20.32 centimetre) diameter main pipes were laid from Lake Pupuke to a subterranean reservoir on top of Mount Victoria, the hilltop land being made available by the Defence Department. That reservoir was then linked to customers in Devonport Borough via another 8.5 miles (13.68 kilometres) of service pipe. Another .75 of a mile (1.2 kilometres) of service pipe was also laid to benefit Takapuna residents who opted to link up to the freshwater supply. Initially, Takapuna residents had threatened legal proceedings to stop Devonport Borough from taking their water.

The new Devonport water supply opened with great flourish on 11 August 1894, with the The original iron pipes in 201 4. local fire brigade making full use of the plentiful supply of water. The Northcote area had its own pumping station from 1906 and Birkenhead from 1913, both on the western side of the Lake. A new waterworks building (the structure still remains) was opened on 7 March 1906 by the Devonport Borough Council and in December 1913 a Lake Takapuna Board of Control was created to control Lake Pupuke and its use as a water supply.

The water was chlorinated from 1927, but there were increasing concerns over the quality and taste of Lake Pupuke’s drinking water, with the water levels dipping particularly low in summer. In 1934 a new water treatment station was built by Devonport Borough, but the three Boroughs of Takapuna, Devonport and Northcote couldn’t agree on alternative water sources. Finally, as a public health measure, in December 1940 Devonport Borough was forced to purchase water from the Auckland City Council’s water supply from the Waitakere Ranges and on 10 October 1942 a direct supply from the Waitakere Ranges was connected for Devonport residents.

Birkenhead Borough had already linked into Auckland City water back in January 1934. Lake Pupuke remained as a back-up water supply until 1959, when it reverted to being purely recreational in purpose.

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Pure Healthcare: With Dr. Cherye Roche

Equestrian Sport and Rider Biomechanics

Greetings All – I do not have to write much this month as one of my patients volunteered to write this article for me.

Victoria Wall is an elite dressage equestrian who has spent years trying to get her posture right while in the saddle.

A more in-depth look at HER walking gait has led to a more balanced and confident rider. She tells her story in her own words below. ( https://www.facebook.com/victoria.wall.754?fref=ts ) Victoria writes……

"I met Dr Cherye Roche at Pure Healthcare in Albany approximately two months ago and, boy, I am glad I did!

I am one of NZ’s top dressage riders, and had been going to another excellent chiropractor who helped improve my posture and spine health.

When my Chiropractor left the practice and Dr. Cherye Roche took over, I fervently resisted going to another chiropractor, as I was so happy with the one I had. Little did I know, this change would be groundbreaking for me in terms of my riding and performance.

I was accustomed to visiting my Chiropractor regularly for “the usual” aches and pains that cropped up every few weeks. However, on the 4th visit with Dr. Cherye, she told me that every time I came in to see her my right leg was at least 1 cm longer than my left. Furthermore, this was not because the bones of the right leg were longer, but rather that it was Photo credit - Cheleken Photography. because my pelvis was twisting and tilting due to abnormal foot motion in my gait. She offered to do a communicate with the gait analysis for me, so I agreed.

She showed me how my feet were asymmetrical and this caused a difference horse more effectively, had far less losses of in the way I distributed weight in my feet when I walked, which in turn effected balance to correct and my whole posture, both in and out of the saddle. Cherye was more interested in BEST of all …all of a how my biomechanics were going to effect my health long term, but I was more sudden my posture was interested in how it was going to help me win! But to be fair, her concerns are very real, especially since my granddad was crippled by degradation of the spine, great with no effort from me. Suddenly, 30 years of and bad biomechanics were a big factor. being told to sit up and put my shoulders back resolved at last!

So based on the gait analysis, using the GaitScan® system, custom orthotics were ordered. After a short time of adjusting to the orthotics my body started to She showed me how my feet were change dramatically. I will never forget the first ride I had with a straight pelvis. asymmetrical and this caused a difference in It was amazing. I felt so in balance with the horse, the horse and I felt more at “one” and my aids and signals were getting through to the horse better. I could the way I distributed weight in my feet when

I walked, which in turn effected my whole posture, both in and out of the saddle.

Dressage, and indeed any top level sport, is all about balance and symmetry, because without it you have no power or consistency. Dr. Cherye also explained to me that many of the top sports people in the world are talented not only because of things such as instinct, reaction time and co-ordination but also because they are naturally symmetrically balanced.

I highly recommend Cherye, and urge any top level or serious sports person to go and have a gait analysis to see if there are ways to improve your performance."

Victoria Wall So – if you are someone who has been told that you have a postural problem, a leg length difference, a “twisted pelvis” or have some other imbalance in your posture or walking gait, give us a call. Or – go to my website www.GaitDoctor.co.nz and download the voucher for a 50% discount on a biomechanics exam and GaitScan analysis. If we can help you we will. If we can’t, we will let you know and help you find someone who can.

Victoria Wall.

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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.

Our genes and the role they play in our lives

John Appleton.

As I see it

Recently I met a man who had difficulty walking due to pain from arthritis. Despite ongoing ‘encouragement’ from his wife he told me that he didn’t see any need to change his lifestyle because ‘the problem is genetic so regardless of what I do, I won’t see any benefit’.

It occurred to me that there might be many others who think along similar lines and accept chronic illness and toxic drugs as a fact of life, choosing to blame their state of health on their genes which they believe they have no control over.

I think it is important therefore that we all learn a little bit about our genes, what they are, how they influence our lives and what we can do to influence them.

When we ‘dive’ inside one of our (70 trillion) cells we find a clearly defined structure called the nucleus which is a bit like the pip in a cherry. If we peek inside the nucleus we will find our genetic instructions (our individual blueprint) organized on 23 pairs of chromosomes, 23 of these coming from the male sperm and 23 from the female egg. Zooming in on our 46 chromosomes we can see that they are divided into 21,000 segments called genes each of which contains a special code for making a single protein (enzyme), a chemical signal that could have either a positive or negative influence on our life. Gene comes from the Greek word ‘Genea’ meaning generation.

Using an even stronger looking glass we would see that each gene consists of double strands of genetic material known as DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid). DNA was first discovered by scientists in the 1890’s but it wasn’t until 1953 when Drs James Watson and Francis Crick discovered that the two strands of DNA formed a double helix containing a ‘readable’ genetic code.

We should think of our genetic blueprint much like that of a blueprint that is used to build a house.

It is very important to understand that by themselves genes are inactive, remaining ‘quiet’ until something prompts their activity literally turning them on and causing them to perform their function of making the specific protein (enzyme) that they are pre-programmed to do. This is known as gene expression.

Gene expression is influenced by many factors – the environment – emotions – stresses – infections - injuries and experiences, but perhaps the most important factor is nutrition. Nutrition is the most important of these because we have most control over what we put into our mouths every day.

While some of our genes are hard wired (those that determine say hair or eye colour) and we can be born with genetic disorders that can’t be changed, many of our genes are in reality quite flexible and they can respond favourably or unfavourably depending on how we control the many factors that influence their ‘behaviour’.

It would be great if we were all born with a perfect blueprint free of errors, but for most of us this is not the case and mutations in our genetic code are common with some being inherited e.g. mutations in BRCA 1 (Breast Cancer 1 and 2) genes and many others but most of the problems that come about are not inherited. Approximately 90% of all breast cancers are not related to inherited gene mutations but to mutations (somatic mutations) that are acquired during our lifetime. BRCA genes (we all have them) are in fact tumour suppressor genes that when working normally protect us from cancer developing.

If these genes malfunction due to inherited mutations there is however a

much greater risk of cancer developing (Breast and Ovarian in females and Breast and Prostate in males). Most of us will have read about Angelina Jolie and her decision to have her breasts removed after discovering a BRCA issue. Many ask if there is anything that can be done to prevent cancer if there is a family history or if gene mutations are discovered (testing which can cost around $3,000).

There is a lot of research being conducted into the role of nutritional interventions and three studies that I have read recently explore the use of Vitamin D – Selenium and Multi-Vitamins in offsetting issues associated with gene mutations. Selenium was given to women with BRCA mutations and the outcome was compared with women who did not have the mutations. The scientists discovered that the Selenium all but negated the impact of the mutation. I have copies of these studies if anyone is interested.

A large study published in the Journal of The American Medical Association reported that 130,000 Cancer deaths can be prevented by taking a multivitamin. Jasper Rine - Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology (University of California Berkeley) said “there are many genetic differences that make people’s enzymes less efficient than normal and simple supplementation with Vitamins can often restore some of these deficient enzymes to full working order.” In my humble opinion this is where the focus of research into cancer should be directed – I am not confident that it will ever be possible to find a drug that will ‘trump’ the environmental and dietary/lifestyle factors that are clearly involved to a significant extent in cancer.

To advise someone which way to turn when it comes to the sort of decision that Angelina Jolie made is not easy and this decision should always be left to the individual. There is no right or wrong way to act.

It is however becoming widely recognised that regardless of the genes we are born with, if a particular health issue ‘runs’ in the family, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it will ‘run’ in you; unless it is triggered by the many factors that influence your life.

The importance of diet cannot be over emphasised. Science writer Matt Ridley said: “Nurture is reversible – nature is not” In his book ‘Nature Via Nurture’ he says "genes are designed to take their cue from nurture”. It is not difficult to see that many of the health problems that afflict western civilization are due to a confrontation between ancient genes and a modern diet of processed foods that are devoid of essential nutrients.

The bottom line is this. We can’t easily limit exposure to toxic environmental chemicals, especially with city living. We can however control what we put in our mouths. It’s never too late to “Feed Your Genes Right” (the title of a fascinating book by Jack Challem). In this book the author says “when our diet is built around foodstuffs that did not exist until recently, our ancient genes receive unfamiliar chemical signals. The response of genes to unfamiliar foods is almost always abnormal”.

John Appleton Ph: 489-9362 john@johnappleton.co.nz www.johnappleton.co.nz

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Caring for your Car: with Car-fe

Rob Bonnici is the Car Guy. Rob lives, eats and breathes car cleaning products and services. Having a background in chemicals, car cleaning products and now owning a seven day a week car cleaning and grooming centre, he is without a doubt the most passionate and the most knowledgeable car guy in New Zealand. Rob, along with his wife Siobhan, owns Car-fé facing the motorway in Barry’s Point Road, Takapuna. Rob is more than happy to help you out with any car cleaning issues.

Email: Carfe.takapuna@xtra.co.nz or Phone 488-7000.

Is mould a problem in your car?

Fact: Mould on your seat belts will have your car fail its WOF! In the last weeks Winter has certainly raised its head to say ‘Hey I’m here!’. When this happens we see an upsurge in internal mould build-up in the cars we clean.

There are many different reasons for this. That simple coffee spill that appeared harmless which was given the quick wipe over and left damp, has now started to go off and breed bacteria; Or storing a collectable or a family member’s car that has gone overseas underneath a cover and then to pulling it out to find our friend mould has taken over.

Mould needs to be dealt with correctly. When you just vacuum off the surface the mould spores are still in your seats and carpet, and having disturbed them, they can take up residency in your air conditioning filters and ducts. This will cause a secondary problem with your air conditioning smelling like old socks and potentially spreading harmful bacteria when you fire up your unit.

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Continue to then re-spray hot water until the water that you are sucking up is clean. Leave doors open to fully air dry before closing up your car. A trick is to close your car after air drying and turn on the heater with your car running for say 30 minutes.

Cleaning up the spill: We all do the “quick grab the nearest towel and give the surface a good wipe over”. Modern day car carpets are usually synthetic and fluids seep through quickly. Modern underlay can also be synthetic so when we clean up a spill this creates an issue. The spill often gets trapped between your floor pan (steel) and the synthetic underlay. This protects the spill from being extracted by a wet and dry carpet machine.

The clean up: Firstly how much fluid got spilt – if less than 100ml – we can react quickly to clean the top surface. The best treatment is to use a vacuum that can extract fluid. Soak the affected area with up to a litre of hot water spray on a good carpet cleaning chemical that kills the spores. Agitate with a stiff brush then leave to stand for five minutes. Then extract the water with the vac. Repeat this process to dilute the spill so the bacteria cannot build up and create both a bad smell and mould.

Smell the surface to see if you can still smell the offending spill. If so repeat the process. You now have a clean floor. It will, however, still be very damp. Ideally you should pop of your trim on your door (which holds down your carpet), lift the carpet, and air dry the area using a heater that blows hot. If you are unable to do this then the following is also OK. Close your car and start the engine, leave running and put your heater onto the floor and leave running for up to an hour. Then open your doors and leave to air for up to three or four hours. Feel your carpet and test to see how dry it is. If needed, repeat these processes until you are satisfied that the area is dry.

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Mould – How to treat the issues Storing a car: One of the issues of using a car cover is that it makes the car sweat, collecting condensation, which if left converts to mould very quickly in a damp darkened condition.

Prevention is the best form of control whenever storing a car for a long period. It is imperative that the car is aired at least once every two weeks. Remember, if you are storing a car for a long period, disconnect the battery. This way when you leave the doors opened for half to one hour you are not flattening your battery.

Cleaning mould: Tools needed – A wet and dry vac, scrubbing brush, two bottles with triggers and a commercial carpet shampoo.

To remove mould – Fill one bottle with hot water the other with a good carpet shampoo cleaner.

First soak the area with hot water by spraying onto the offending areas. Next spray on the chemical and let it soak for one to two minutes. Then agitate with the brush and re-spray with hot water as you suck up the affected areas of mould.

Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to call 09 4887000 to discuss. Regards, Robert & Siobhan Bonnici.

Derek Tasi, Supervisor Derek has been with us now for 2 1/2 years, completing Carfe's Takapuna extensive training program and is now a qualified trainer.

Next time you're passing, ask Derek how he can give value to your car when re-selling.

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Fundraising Event: Northcote Point Community Crèche

Guest Speaker Taste! with Peter Gordon

Northcote Point Community Crèche Fundraiser Night, Wednesday 30 July 2014, 7pm For the past few years, residents of the Northcote Point and Birkenhead communities have had a glamorous highlight in their calendar of local events - the Northcote Point Community Crèche "Wharf Night". Each year an elegant event has been organised to raise funds for the Crèche at stunning local venue The Wharf. Sitting next to the Harbour Bridge and surrounded by the water, The Wharf provides breathtaking views of the city skyline and the twinkling night harbour and is the perfect backdrop for a gorgeous evening of local bonhomie.

This year the chosen theme is 'gastronomical' and celebrates the growing wealth of artisanal and high end producers in the local area. The Crèche is excited this year to have their evening launched by New Zealand's great international chef, Peter Gordon, fresh from a whirlwind schedule of restaurant openings, the launch of his newest book Everyday and an exciting new project completed this month for television. Peter Gordon is one of New Zealand's best known and loved chefs and despite his international reach and being known as 'the godfather of fusion cuisine', he is a true champion of New Zealand cooking and eating.

Peter Gordon will be speaking and signing pre purchased copies of his book, Everyday, then guests will have the chance to wander among tables of delightful food and drink with local connections and meet the talented local people involved in producing it all. The evening promises irresistible foods, some very special wines and craft beer and even a champagne tasting!

To top this wonderful evening off, supper will follow

a silent auction, spot prizes and a magnificent big ticket auction of prizes, all generously donated by the Crèche's generous and ever-supportive sponsors.

Tickets are priced at $45 single/$80 double if purchased before 27 June and Peter Gordon's book is available for pre purchase at a reduced price of $45.00.

For tickets and book purchases please contact the Northcote Community Crèche office on 4801280.

This year the chosen theme is gastronomical and celebrates the growing wealth of artisanal and high end producers in the local area. The Crèche is excited this year to have their evening launched

by New Zealand's great international chef, Peter Gordon…

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North Shore YMCA

What are YOU doing

these school holidays?

Or more importantly, what are your kids doing these school holidays? Cooped up indoors at home is not always a fun place to be for two weeks. Check out www.ymcaauckland.org.nz to see what is on offer at YMCA North Shore.

With three trip based programmes (5-7 years, 8-10 years and 11-15 years) and a specialist sports in house programme (5-12 years), there is plenty to choose from! From movies and rock climbing to ice skating, Megazone, dance

and gymnastics, there will be something to interest every child. YMCA North Shore Holiday programmes are also OSCAR programmes, so the OSCAR subsidy is available from Work and Income for eligible parents.

The YMCA has a fabulous history of caring for children - we ran our first camp for kids on Milford beach in 1910. 103 years later we are still providing camping experience for young people in our community. If residential programmes are your preference then you can also find details on our website link above.

Term Three Gymnastics Classes The YMCA offers a wide range of classes for children aged 2-12 years. Discover the range by visiting www.ymcaauckland.org.nz or call the YMCA on 480 7099.

There is a Place...

where you can be yourself and feel comfortable working out in a fun and friendly environment...

...where your kids can do some really cool activities

That Place - Your Local YMCA

Fitness Centre • Group Exercise Classes • Squash Courts • Holiday Programmes • Basketball • Gymnastics • Indoor Soccer • Sports Leagues • Kids’ Birthday Parties & more!

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YMCA North Shore Adult Indoor Soccer League With the autumn league having drawn to a close, there is still time to register your interest for the new winter season, which is about to begin. If you would like to play soccer in a fun environment get a group of friends together and contact Chelsea at y-sports.northshore@ymcaauckland.org.nz or phone reception on 480 7099.

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.

The Leg Shop

For the past seven years I’ve been a patient at the Auckland Artificial Limb Centre. For ease of reference, I have nick-named the Auckland Artificial Limb Centre, The Leg Shop. I apologise to the upper limb amputees if I cause you any offence.

Stepping, hopping or wheeling yourself into The Leg Shop for the first time is like joining a club - you never know who you’re going to meet, and what opportunities you’ll be presented with. At The Leg Shop there are people from all walks of life; rich, poor, young, old, good health, poor health and every single one of those people has a story in common; how they ended up at The Leg Shop.

My story starts by explaining how my legs were crushed by rocks from a volcanic eruption, causing severe and traumatic crush injuries to both legs. I explain how my right leg was so badly squished it needed to be amputated. Most people would turn green listening to the explanation, but to the hardy souls at The Leg Shop, it’s just another story they can Climbing set up. relate to.

Then there are the prosthetists - the men and women that build and fit legs and arms. Limb fitting is an art, not a science. So the prosthetists tend to be patient, comforting, understanding and most definitely talented. They also advise amputees and provide support for issues that the general public don’t even know exist - and why would they?

Fine tuning cycling leg.

In general, the limb fitting process can be very time consuming, frustrating, sometimes painful and exceptionally rewarding.

I have left the limb centre smiling, crying, furious and ecstatic - never with anyone to blame. To date I have had 20 + sockets made for me, most going into the bin.

The old saying goes ‘the

greater the effort, the greater the reward’.

If I hadn't invested months and months of my time into fine tuning the fit of my limb, I may not be able to hang my washing out, let alone climb a mountain. The Leg Shop has played a pivotal role by guiding me, and allowing me to live my life as I did before my accident.

Nowadays my wardrobe at home is filled with sockets and feet, not shoes.

As my activity level has increased over the years and I have acquired different components (feet/sockets) to suit my needs. One must understand that every amputee has different components due to a variety of circumstances; fitness level and strength, condition of stump, function of remaining limbs, lifestyle, First leg. aspirations, and so on. While it may be desirable to have high tech components, they may be completely unsuitable. For instance, I’d love a carbon fibre socket because it looks cool and I might save 50g in weight. However, I often need socket adjustments so I’m better off with a fibre glass socket due to it’s malleable properties. Likewise, for someone who isn't particularly active, a high-tech and responsive foot might feel too stiff, like driving a Ferrari on a farm track.

There you have it, a little insight into amputees and The Leg Shop. For most people, a prosthetic limb isn't ideal. No surprises there! Yes they can be a little uncomfortable at times. Yes I’m slower than others, but I get there at the end of the day. When you’re legless, what else can you expect? I see my leg as an advantage, not a disadvantage. Without a leg I wouldn't be able to do the things I love. No matter what, I’ll always be grateful for my ability to put one foot in front of the other - thanks to The Leg Shop.

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Mairangi Arts Centre

Be Creative this Winter with MAC Mairangi Arts Centre (MAC) is well known around the North Shore for running two galleries that exhibit a wide variety of artwork as well as an extensive art class programme for children, teens and adults. Just a five minute walk from Mairangi Bay Shopping Village this welcoming community based organisation nurtures and encourages everyone to develop their artistic side.

The centre offers a fantastic selection of weekly art classes and weekend workshops. The weekly adult programme features drawing techniques, painting in watercolours, acrylics or oils in any style, creating beautiful objects in cast glass, making art using textiles and embroidery, printmaking, clay - even combining art and poetry!

An interesting range of weekend workshops ensures that those who are pressed for time during the week also have plenty of opportunities to be creative. Workshops are designed so that participants are able to go home with a

completed project at the end of the day.

With soft stone sculpture, interior design, sculpting copper or making antiqued & stitched paper surfaces being just a few of the options available in Term 3, the only difficulty will be choosing between them. If this does pose a problem, the centre’s friendly staff will be only too happy to have a chat with you to help you decide on the perfect class.

A fun school holiday art & craft programme running from 8-18 July provides children and teens with lots of interesting classes designed to fire the imagination. Budding young artists can choose from drumming, movie making, creating shadow puppets, animal masks, glass casting, painting, collage and drawing-lots of fun yet educational at the same time!

Workshops are designed so that participants are able to go home with a completed project at the end of the day.

Bookings are open for both the school holiday and term art class programmes with plenty of spaces still available. For your convenience online booking is available through the centre’s website, www.mairangiarts.co.nz. Hope to see you at the centre soon!

July Exhibitions: North Shore Salon of Photography (2-19 July) The centre is delighted to host North Shore Salon of Photography’s 20th annual competition exhibition featuring serious & amateur photographers.

Mairangi Arts Centre Members’ & Students’ Exhibition (24 July-16 Aug) Artworks in all styles & all media showcasing the talent of the centre’s members & students.

Open 9.30am-4pm Monday–Friday, and 10am-2pm Saturdays.

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Northart: News

Michael Parekowhai Te Ao Hurihuri, 2009 fibreglass, aluminium, automotive paint two pieces, each 3600 x 2400 x 2250mm.

Elephants, Horses and Nature Notes...

July at Northart

Northart starts the month off with a sculpture competition for Year 5 to Year 8 school children.

This year, in line with 2014 being the Lunar Year of the Horse, the challenge to the young artists and their teachers was to create a three dimensional horse.

This is the tenth year Northart has organised such an event, and that the Birkenhead Licensing Trust have sponsored it, and it is always a lot of fun and an exciting show to have in the gallery. The prize-giving will be on Saturday 5th at 11.30am and the exhibition will continue until 13 July. The show is timed to coincide with the school holidays, and Northart will be holding a series of sessions on Mondays – Wednesdays when primary and intermediate aged kids can call in and create their own sculptural horses - contact the gallery or visit northart.co.nz for dates and times.

Te Toi Hou currently in the gallery until 9 July is proving very popular indeed. It provides an overview of contemporary Maori art - sculpture, painting, printmaking and photography - and is presented as part of the regional wide Matariki festival. It includes works by such well-known artists as Michael

Nature Notes Claudia Cooper, 2014 My imaginary deciduous garden Acrylic on paper 210mm x 146mm.

Nature Notes Claudia Cooper, 2014 Staghorn study Acrylic on paper 210mm x 146mm.

Nature Notes Frances Rood, 2014 Pine Cut paper and pigment 210mm x 146mm.

Nature Notes Karl Amundsen, 2014 Opuntia ficus-indica Watercolour on paper 210mm x 146mm.

Nature Notes Claudia Cooper, 2014 Staghorn study Acrylic on paper 210mm x 146mm.

Nature Notes Ross Ritchie, 2014 The Weta Oil on paper 210mm x 146mm.

Parekowhai, Brett Graham and Star Gossage, as well as lesser known and emerging artists.

Another not-to-be missed show - Nature Notes. It opens July 14 and will be very accessible to all (by that I mean you don’t have to have a strong knowledge of or interest in contemporary art to understand and enjoy the works on display). The theme of all the show is, as the name suggests, the natural world: the eighteen invited artists were asked to create art works that explore the small and personal aspects of the natural world surrounding their homes and studios. So it is not about the grandiose, but rather the personal and intimate. All works are on A5 sized card and each artists can submit up to eight works. All will be for sale.

Also included in the round up for the month is a solo show Into the Mystic by Wayne Webster and a group show of painting and ceramics. Opening on Sunday 3 August, there will be a ceramic show, Beautifully Formed, an exhibition of painting and mixed media works entitled A Common Denominator and a little later in the month, Attic pre-owned and pre-loved works of art, craft, design and books.

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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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Lake House Arts Centre: News

Winter School Holiday fun and The Great Art Sale The school holidays are here again and we have some marvellous arty crafty fun on offer to occupy the kids during the chilly winter holiday period…

Ceramics classes are always popular, and this holiday period our tutor Bill Hayes has some great classes on offer from making castles, garden creatures, treasure chests, pot plant holders, trinket boxes to even designing your own sculpture!

To cosy up to our Winter theme, well known tutor Emma Jansen will help you create a family of little peg snow dolls or a snow fairy collage with glitter and sequins to make their magic come alive…

Cath O’Brien will be catering to all the ‘Frozen’ movie fans with her ‘Frozen on the Shore’ class where kids will create their very own Elsa the snow queen or Sven the reindeer mixed media collages.

There are many more classes on offer – please check our website or ring or pop in for a brochure.

Calling all artists!! The Great Art Sale is Back!!

Every year the Lake House Arts Centre holds the Great Art Sale – an opportunity for artists to sell their wares and for the Auckland community to view, buy and experience some truly wonderful art works.

Last year’s sale was hugely successful with hundreds of art works being

entered for sale and display and a marvelous range of genre’s represented from works on paper, oil paintings, acrylics on canvas, original prints and mixed media to sculptures in wood, metal, ceramics, glass and fibre…

Lake House is offering the artists the option of pre-registering this year to secure a place in the final sale.

The Great Art Sale will be open from July 31st – August 31st at the Lake House Arts Centre, 37 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna (easy access just after the bridge!). An opening evening will be held on Wednesday 30th July from 5-7pm.

For receiving dates, an entry form and more information on how to pre-register your artworks please visit our website www.lakehousearts.org.nz or email the Manager on manager@lakehousearts.org.nz

Art ClAsses for Adults And Children open for enrolment noW! term 3 Kids Classes school holiday and After school classes and some Weekend Workshops term 3 Adults Classes day and evening classes and intensive Weekend Workshops Lake House Arts Centre 37 Fred Thomas Dr Takapuna www.lakehousearts.org.nz

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The Rose Centre: What's On

What's on at the Rose Centre‌ A Shortcut to Happiness

by Roger Hall Directed by Sian Davis A new, funny, Roger Hall comedy about the lives, loves and misadventures of Kiwis attending a folk-dancing class.

Each person has their own reason for attending the class, but a common thread is the universal search for love.

The play centres on Ned, quietly adjusting to retirement and life on his own after the death of his wife, and Natasha, a recent Russian immigrant who has taken to teaching dance to boost her income and hopefully meet Kiwis to improve her English.

Meet friends Janet and Laura who have come to the dancing class as a change from golf or cruising! Meeting husband and wife Bev and Ray who go to all sorts of classes, all the time... and watch out for the handsome Sebastian who turns up and dances with them all!

Enjoy catchy folk tunes, syncopated step and comical capers. There are plenty of laughs along the way and a variety of characters.

Bookings through The Rose Centre: Ph 445 9900 E info@rosecentre.co.nz More than a musical – a spectacular Event!

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Based on the Great fire of London of 1666

Written by Graeme John Webber Directed by Ruth Chapman Produced by GJW Productions

Rose Centre

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3-12 July 2014 Bookings: 4459900 $25 Conc. $20

Drama, comedy, music, magic and dance!

Open 8:30am - 4pm, Monday - Friday

visit: rosecentre.co.nz

School Road, Belmont, North Shore Ph: (09) 445 9900 Fax: (09) 445 6606 Email: info@rosecentre.co.nz

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The PumpHouse Theatre: What's On

An Appointment with Agatha Christie Shoreside Theatre’s second production of a mid-winter murder mystery is the stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s 1938 novel Appointment With Death.

The North Shore-based theatre company’s debut Agatha Christie production, And Then There Were None in 2012 saw unprecedented audience attendances for a mid-year season which is hardly surprising given that even in the 21st Century, Christie holds the record as the world’s highest

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selling author alongside William Shakespeare.

Therefore, in the spirit of ‘giving ‘em what they want’, Shoreside Theatre will bring Appointment With Death to The PumpHouse stage in July.

Appointment With Death was adapted for the stage by Christie herself in 1945 and its exotic setting in the ancient city of Petra, Jordan proved a popular draw-card for war weary audiences looking to put aside the worries and tribulations of the previous years.

As Christie was wont to do when adapting her novels into plays, she radically altered some characters and their motivations, as well as leaving other characters out of the narrative entirely. In the stage version of Appointment With Death the famous protagonist of the novel, Hercule Poirot was removed all-together in order to focus on other dynamic characters. Some of these characters appear quite differently in the play in comparison to the book. The reason for this is thought to be that a potential audience who had already read the novel would assume to already know ‘whodunit’.

By changing the plot in various strategic places Christie maintained suspense so those familiar with the novel could not forecast the twists and turns in the play.

Director Carol Dumbleton’s challenge has been to source the beautiful, delicate costumes and props of the 1920s art deco era in which the play was set and when news of archaeological digs and King Tut’s tomb were all the rage. Agatha Christie herself met her husband Sir Max Mallowan while on an expedition to the Middle East a location that pops up frequently in her works.

In Jerusalem, a wealthy dysfunctional family joins a tour to the legendary city of Petra in Jordan. Their fellow travelers? An American millionaire, an Irish politician, German psychiatrist and a haughty English aristocrat.

Mohammed, the poor tour guide must contend with frayed tempers, arrogant demands and romantic liaisons as well as jealousy, hate and suspicion. All in the burning sun and never-ending sand.

What's On... @ Pumphouse Until July 19 Tim Bray Productions presents The Whale Rider

By Witi Ihimaera Adapted for stage by Tim Bray Various session times

We’ll Meet Again Wartime Melodies

July 24 – August 2 Shoreside Theatre Presents Appointment With Death

By Agatha Christie

August 12 & 13 Rosmini College Senior Drama presents The Long, The Short And The Tall

By Willis Hall

Sunday August 3 @ 2pm North Shore Concert Band presents

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August 7 – 9 Rangitoto College Senior Shakespeare presents All’s Well That Ends Well

Shoreside Theatre cast rehearses for the upcoming mid-winter murder mystery, Appointment With Death

by Agatha Christie.

Quick Facts: • Agatha Christie is the only female dramatist ever to have had three plays running simultaneously in London’s West End. • Agatha Christie’s name has appeared every day for the last 53 years in every newspaper with a West End theatre listing.

• On 13th April 1917 she qualified as a dispenser, thus acquiring her knowledge of poisons.

The Whale Rider – final two weeks of performances If you haven’t already booked for Tim Bray Productions’ school holiday season of The Whale Rider, you’d better be quick. At the time of writing, morning sessions are rapidly filling up. This special stage adaptation of Witi Ihimaera’s picture book features puppets and is likely to turn into a regular Matariki classic season such is the excitement on children’s faces as they leave the theatre. Children who dress up in costume get a treat!

‘We’ll Meet Again’ – an afternoon of heartwarming nostalgia In the lead-up to the 100 year anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli it seems fitting that North Shore Concert Band’s annual afternoon concert features the most memorable music from both World Wars including selected tunes from the interwar period. This year’s performance under the baton of musical director Tom Chester, features The Rose Singers, hailing from Belmont who will perform their popular ‘Dad’s Army’ routine. Special guest vocalist Rebecca Nelson, who recently sang the England National anthem before the June Ruby test match at Eden Park, will also appear on the bill.

The afternoon time slot for this show is pitched perfectly for seniors who remember the old songs of the early 20th century wartime era and gives everyone plenty of time to get home before dinner time.

Rangitoto College Senior Shakespeare This year, Rangitoto College’s Head of Drama Allan Roberts has tasked his Senior Drama students with Shakespeare’s All’s Well That Ends Well, a play based on a tale from Boccaccio’s 14th Century classic The Decameron. Rangitoto drama students are known to approach Shakespeare’s work with an edgy enthusiasm, often indistinguishable from some professional productions. Definitely worth bringing younger students interested in theatre to see where they could take themselves in drama studies.

Tim Bray Productions: The Whale Rider Live at The PumpHouse Theatre

July School Holiday Theatre for Children – The Whale Rider

Puppets feature in Tim Bray Productions’ upcoming season of Witi Ihimaera’s classic New Zealand story The Whale Rider.

Based on the children’s picture book The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera, this enchanting and beautiful show will appeal to children aged 4 – 12 years of age. Kahu is destined to become leader of her tribe and no matter how hard she tries to show her worth, her grandfather won’t accept that a girl can take over his role as chief.

However, things change when Kahu rescues the ancient whale beached in the Whangara Harbour.

Author Witi Ihimaera is delighted with this production of his acclaimed work and says, “Tim’s proposal is ingenious and accessible to children. I am confident that the outcome will be a production that will captivate its young audiences and, especially, inspire them to always keep looking forward with optimism to their own futures as adults in a challenging world.”

Puppets Make Show Ideal For Children Tim Bray (Playwright / Director) says, “It is a huge privilege to bring this iconic story to life, and this time with children as the target audience. The idea of puppetry came from writing the first part of the show, the legend of Paikea and his whale. I remembered that the wharenui at Whangara has a model of Paikea riding the whale on top of the gable roof and thought that using these models would be a great way to tell the legend. Out of that came the decision to stage the play with puppets representing each of the many characters in the story. We’re sure you’ll enjoy what we’ve created for you and your children and grandchildren.”

Witi Ihimaera and puppets of Kahu, Nani Flowers and Koro Apirana. Photo by David Rowland / One-Image.com

Matariki The show is an official part of the 2014 Matariki Festival which gets bigger every year. Ensuring the show is culturally correct or tikanga Maori, we have been fortunate to have Tamati Patuwai from Mad Ave Studios as our Kaitawaenga (Maori Advisor) overseeing the production and Tuirina Rehi on the rehearsal floor with us as our Poutiaki Maori (Maori Dramaturg).

The Whale Rider is a story which has resonance with many New Zealanders and it’s our goal to be able to share it in a theatre production with the children who make up our own multi-cultural audience 20,000 or more of whom attend our shows at The PumpHouse Theatre annually. Our big dream is take this iconic story internationally, with the first step in taking this show to new audiences is a tour of The Whale Rider to Northland in August.

Theatre Workshops During the July school holidays Tim Bray Productions is offering full and half-day theatre workshops that encapsulate the whole theatre experience. Activities include drama games, a backstage tour of a working theatre, hands on art and craft workshops geared around the show, as well as a ticket to see The Whale Rider.

Cast: Noa Campbell (with Nani Flowers), Adam Burrell (with Koro Apirana) and Pippiajna Tui Jane (with Kahu).

Photo by David Rowland / One-Image.com

Full Day Workshop 9am – 3pm, $75 Half Day Workshop 9am - 12.30pm, $55 Tues 8th, Wed 9th, Tues 15th and Wed 16th July Email info@tbp.org.nz or call 486-2261 for more info or to book.

School Holiday Season Saturday 5 July – Saturday 19 July, 10.30am and 2pm daily (except Sundays) New Zealand Sign Language interpreted shows: Monday 7 July 2pm and Friday 11 July 10.30am The PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna Bookings phone 09-489-8360 or online via www.timbrayproductions.org.nz

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Education: Kristin School

Karl Urban Opens Canon Cloud Suite at Kristin Students who are passionate about creative technologies now have access to a new and exciting suite of opportunities at Kristin. A brand-new facility has been developed to provide students with the tools, space and inspiration to explore the world of multimedia, and is set to become the hub of creative technologies at Kristin.

Opened on 18 June by New Zealand actor Karl Urban (Lord of the Rings, Star Trek), the Canon Cloud Suite features a 9-metre wide green screen and professionalgrade film, lighting, sound and post production equipment, and the latest digital video cameras from Canon, including the Canon C100 and XF205.

At the opening of the facility, Karl Urban spoke passionately about the work that can be done by students with the tools they now have at their disposal.

Referencing film greats such as Steven Spielberg and J.J. Abrams, two world-renowned directors who began making short films in their teenage years, Mr Urban urged students to get creating. “Don’t wait to leave school to start your careers. If this is what you are interested in, start now.”

Kristin’s Deputy Head Boy and recent TEDxYouth speaker, Christian Silver, gave a compelling presentation about the risks associated with relying on ‘out of the box’ and easily accessible tools such as Instagram, iMovie and Prezi in regards to creativity. “When the software is doing everything for us, we don’t develop our creative skills with technology… we so easily become complacent. There is no bypassing the creative process. With the Canon Cloud Suite, there is no longer

a gatekeeper to the world of industry standard software.

It’s open for everyone and the process is exposed… we’re now able to create beautiful things in the digital world, using all the tools that are available to us.”

The development of a new multimedia centre has been a priority for the school, which is renowned for its innovation in technology. Executive Principal Peter Clague, Karl Urban, Craig Williams.

Peter Clague is proud of the facility and says that its location at the heart of the Craig school is no coincidence. “The Canon Cloud Suite is Williams, General an exciting addition to our creative facilities here at Manager of Kristin. We have a great number of students who utilise Canon NZ, feels multimedia and creative technology in their learning. very privileged To provide such a facility will enable these students to to be partnered with further develop their skills and ideas, preparing them for Kristin. “The facilities that Kristin provides through a world driven by creative ideas and innovation.” these new technologies, the outputs and the learning Kristin’s partnership with Canon goes well beyond environment they create for the students, are quite a simple supply agreement. As well as providing the spectacular. What really appealed to us at Canon was latest camera technology for the Canon Cloud Suite, the [Kristin’s] focus on innovation. This focus on forward partnership will provide students with extensive technical thinking has very strong parallels to what exists within support, exposure to the latest products and trends, Canon.” and the opportunity to participate in industry related The space will now become home to the school’s exhibitions and competitions. Canon representatives will two television clubs, KTV and WIP, while providing also be spending time in the school’s classrooms to see high-quality tools for young and enterprising filmmakers first-hand how digital technology is utilised in Kristin’s and enabling creative exploration for students from the school-wide digital learning programme.

Junior, Middle and Senior Schools.

Kristin’s Proven Format for a Safe Senior Ball For the fourth consecutive year, Kristin’s senior students have enjoyed a glamorous evening at their Senior Ball and After Party.

Held at Auckland’s Vector Arena on Saturday 14 June, Kristin’s Senior Ball and After Party are two distinctly different events. The Ball itself is a formal affair, held in the main arena. Complete with ball dresses and dinner suits, the Ball features a buffet dinner and live music by Black Salt. Online student voting determines the King and Queen, and the photography station is inevitably a major attraction throughout the night. In contrast, the After Party is relaxed, fun and informal. Students change into casual clothes and move into a new venue within the Vector complex where live DJ duo Sweet Mix Kids provide the music and a jovial atmosphere takes over.

The emphasis of both parts of the evening is on celebration and fun, and students have embraced the alcohol-free format with great enthusiasm.

Year 13 student Emma Poole, Chairman of the Senior School’s Events and Hosting Committee which is behind the Senior Ball and After Party, said that her team were absolutely thrilled with this year’s event. “It was incredibly rewarding to see all of our team’s hard work come to life.

We’ve been planning this night since October… it was like seeing our dreams come true when we walked into the venue.” Senior School Principal Mr Brendan Kelly says that having clear and transparent protocols has been key

in organising the safe and exciting annual event. “We take great care in the planning and security around our events. The safety of our students is our highest priority, and the last four years have proven that we don’t need to compromise safety in order to provide our students with a fun and special occasion. We could not run a schoolsanctioned Ball and After Party without the support and buy-in of our students. They have embraced the format and we have enjoyed four highly successful events as a result.” Today’s Year 12 and 13 students have grown up with the two-part event at Kristin, and based on the examples set by previous years, Emma believes in this format for the Ball and After Party. “I can see that the inclusion of the After Party is a positive addition. It provides a more relaxed and casual environment for after the Ball, and I think a key to its success is in ensuring that the two events are held within the same venue but stay very separate. Our committee strived to achieve a more lighthearted atmosphere at the After Party so it really felt like a different event, not just an extension of the Ball, and the result is that our guests had a great time at both events.”

Mr Kelly is proud of the example set by Kristin’s senior students. “Ultimately, the success of any school-sanctioned event is determined by the actions of the students. This year our students have once again demonstrated what responsibly young people we have hear at Kristin; it is a pleasure to work with them on an event such as this.”

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Education: Takapuna Grammar

Climbing to new heights Erica Gatland intends to rock the world: starting at age ten, she has developed into one of New Zealand's best indoor rock climbers.

Inspired from an early age by watching her older brother and his friend training, she has been a very committed climber ever since.

As a result of three-hour training sessions, three to four times per week, Erica has made the New Zealand team. She has already gained some impressive results. First place in the U19 category at Oceania competitions, in 2013 at age 15, and a 1st place at the Nationals in Hamilton in May. She has been confirmed as a team member of the New Zealand World’s team.

Her hard training over the summer has definitely paid off. Erica said, “Only thirteen people have been selected for the team from age groups under sixteen through to under twenty.” She knows the competition will be a challenge, as she has only ever competed against climbers from New Zealand and Australia. “I haven’t competed against the rest of the world, so I’m not sure what to expect,” she said, “but I know it’s going to be very tough!”

Her trainings at Birkenhead Leisure consist of wall climbing, skill acquisition, strength and endurance training and power endurance.

With the team, Erica will be travelling to Noumea, New Caledonia in late September. Currently selling chocolate bars around school, Erica needs to save $3000 for the competition expenses.

Erica Gatland.

Students writing for students Musical Triumph for TGS Band

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After a pause of nine years, the TGS student written and produced newspaper, The Pridian has been resurrected.

Interest has come from those in the school’s Journalism Club, Augustine Morgan-Guthrie, Sabina Giurgiu and Jake Thumath. and with a small team of dedicated seniors the first edition, a 12 page small sized paper hit the “news-stand” in the Student Services Centre on June 17. A small print run has been done to test the waters as it is offered free to students but printing costs must be covered by advertising.

TGS Concert Band competed at the New Zealand Concert Band Association Festival on Queen’s Birthday Weekend at Baradene College. They gained a Silver Award, welldeserved after dedicating themselves to many long rehearsals and weekend workshops. This is an Ha Yeon Kim and Frank Talbot. Frank is the extremely positive sign Bandleader of the ensemble. for this ensemble, which now continues to prepare for their major annual competitive event – the KBB Music Festival – in August.

Congratulations to the students involved and to their conductors, Mr David Stent and Mr Andrew Uren.

Essay writing success

Acting success in Wellington

Since 1990, the Rodney Walshe Ireland Essay Competition has attracted Year 13 students from around the country. This year Takapuna Grammar School had only one entry.

Sabina-Maria Giurgiu. With close Sabina. to one hundred entries nationally, congratulations must go to Sabina on winning a Special Certificate of Merit, placing her in the top five. Along with her certificate she receives a $100 book token.

Maya Wyatt, Andy Song, Bijoux Nortje, Natasha Birch, Charlotte Salthouse, Kelsey Schutte, Liam Cairns and Ayden Prinsen Geerligs were selected to represent Auckland North at the National Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival.

At the end of the festival, Maya Wyatt was awarded the "Most Outstanding Performer", and Maya and Andy together received the Andy and Maya. award for the “Two Actors Who Showed the Strongest and Most Truthful Connection Between Them”.

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Education: Pinehurst School

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

Harry Barlett (centre).

Pinehurst Student Wins Australian International Oireachtas Year 12 Pinehurst School student Harry Bartlett, has won the Australian International Oireachtas held on the Gold Coast last month.

This inaugural Irish Dancing event was an overwhelming experience for Harry whose passion and desire to succeed is tireless. Harry exceeded his personal goal to beat a fellow competitor who places very high at the worlds, with the panel of international judges commenting on his personal manner and dancing ability.

Harry exceeded his personal goal to beat a fellow competitor who places very high at the worlds…

Pinehurst Student Tops Auckland Mathematics Olympiad Pinehurst Year 11 student Nico van Wijk won the Auckland mathematics Olympiad competition, beating all 150 competitors including many Year 12 students. In recognition for his achievement, Nico won a $150 voucher.

The following students also represented Pinehurst School with distinction – Karmen Sulaiman, Yuan Xie, Ju-Eun Kim in Year 9/10 division and Lynsey Yang, Peter Kim, Brian Park and Nico van Wijk in the Year 11/12 division.

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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.

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Education: Westlake Boys High School

Westlake Sport Depends on Involvement of Teaching Staff

Property Assistant Michael Murphy and Guidance Counsellor Johan Kirstein are two of 117 members of Westlake Boys staff who provide critical input as sports team managers or coaches.

In any given winter week, over 1700 Westlake Boys students involved in over 150 teams across several sporting codes take to the fields, courts and tracks of the North Shore and wider Auckland district. The majority of these teams are coached and managed voluntarily by 117 members of the school’s teaching and administration staff. An additional 70+ volunteer student coaches provide crucial support and guidance to basketball and football teams.

Director of Sport, Rob Taylor is quick to point out that the school could not provide students with the diverse range of opportunities to participate in its extensive sporting programme if it weren’t for the generous contributions made by these staff members and student coaches.

Student coaching is a relatively new initiative that enables senior students to share their skills and experience with Westlake’s junior sportsmen. Student Student coaches Luke Jennings (football), coaches work voluntarily and receive Logan Hunt and Quinn Trethewey (Basketball), wearing their new student coach hoodies, a specially designed hoodie to identify discuss their teams prospects. them as an official school coach.

Upcoming Events Westlake Schools Drama Production – RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET, Tues 22 – Sat 26 July Westlake Boys and Girls drama students join forces to stage this year’s drama production, Return to the Forbidden Planet. The plot is based, very loosely, on the 1956 film Forbidden Planet , a sci-fi version of William Shakespeare's The Tempest. Tickets are available from the school $15 students, $20 adults.

Westlake Boys Annual Open Night, Thursday 31st July, 6.00pm –– The popular annual open night event gives prospective 2015 Year 9 students, their parents and caregivers a chance to go on a guided tour of the school and witness the various departments in operation before viewing a presentation by the Headmaster and senior staff.

Westlake Schools combine forces to present this year’s drama production Return to the Forbidden Planet

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Education: Rosmini College

Food Technology creates opportunities for Rosmini College boys to revolutionise cooking Rosmini College Food Technology students have been part of a worldwide ‘Food Revolution Day’, hosted by Jamie Oliver and taste-tested international food, produced by Chris Fortune.

They have been part of the ‘Teens Can Cook’ programme and been shown the delicate art of cake decorating by Nina, ‘Make Cakes’ Pretty.

Rosmini’s Year 9 Food Technology students enjoyed a morning of cooking and tasting different international food with Chris Fortune from ‘Teens Can Cook’ kitchen. The students learnt about healthy food choices and saw first-hand just how much sugar is used in fizzy drinks. Chris Fortune demonstrated how easy it is to cook a simple French dish – crepes filled with spinach and apple and an Italian dish – gnocchi and vegetable sauce.

The students loved the idea of taste testing and most dishes received the thumbs up.

Two students were chosen as Chris’s sous chefs. They loved

the opportunity to work alongside a real chef.

The enthusiasm and knowledge of Chris, from the programme ‘Teens Can Cook’ had an impact on the students, showing them the importance of choosing healthy options and being aware of what is contained in our food. Chris is taking this programme around New Zealand and has already impacted on 35000 young citizens in schools around New Zealand.

The second event was held on the 16th May 2014. It was ‘Jamie Oliver’s – Food Revolution Day’, which saw thousands of students around the world creating and cooking food. Rosmini students watched the live streaming of his show and successfully produced a rainbow wrap. The students enjoyed creating the wrap and learning the benefits of vegetables.

The Year 8 students have been focusing on designing a product for a client and this year the theme is to create and decorate a birthday cake for a stakeholder. Students were very lucky to have guest cake decorator Nina, from ‘Make Pretty Cakes’, teach them the intricate art of cupcake decorating. The students were very excited and produced some clever ‘alien’ themed figurines out of fondant. The experience has given them skills to use on their project and the confidence to go home and bake and decorate amazing cakes for their family.

"Bring back our girls" The “Bring back our girls” campaign, over the kidnapping of hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls, has gained much momentum in recent months on social media. Needless to say it has come to the attention of many students at Rosmini College and has been a topic of much discussion.

As young men who believe in justice for all humankind, we feel that this is a campaign we must not ignore. The evil of the kidnapping, slavery and abuse of women is an injustice issue that is not just confined to Nigeria. It is a symptom of injustice towards women that exists in almost all cultures throughout the world.

Social justice is about treating all people with human dignity. What has happened in Nigeria flies in the face of human dignity in a glaringly obvious manner that has disgusted millions of people worldwide. In solidarity we all “want our girls back” in the care of their families.

At the same time as the world’s eyes have been opened wide by this injustice that must be put right, the same eyes need to look at the fact that abuse of women is a worldwide injustice that needs to be addressed.

Boko Haram has been rightly vilified by all who are outraged at the kidnappings. These men are the perpetrators of this inhumane act. It is good to see, what started as a largely women’s campaign to find these girls, is now a campaign involving both sexes.

We men need to understand that injustice against women still exists in our own society and that we are the perpetrators of this. It will be so good if at some time in the near future the Nigerian school girls are returned to their families. But, in a sense, this campaign will have been a failure unless we men realistically address injustice against women in our own society and work

to ‘bring back our own girls’ to the dignified position they deserve, especially in employment and family life.

By all means let’s shout out for justice in Nigeria but, at the same time, let’s also start raising our voices for justice for women in our own country.

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Education: Westlake Girls High School

Westlake Students Selected for Pathway to Podium Programme Both Tayla Clement and Stefanie Crncevic have been selected into the Auckland Pathway to Podium Programme. The Pathway to Podium is an exciting initiative that identifies emerging athletes from different sports with a goal of ensuring they are better prepared to enter the demanding high performance system. At present, 12 sports have been targeted for this initiative. Tayla was selected for Paralympics swimming and Stefanie for canoeing.

Successful Time for Westlake Hockey

The Westlake Girls High 1st XI Hockey Team won the North Harbour Girls title defeating Rangitoto College in the final 3-0.

The team went through undefeated in pool play scoring 30 goals and only conceding two prior to the final. They defeated Orewa 3-0, Pinehurst 14-0, Northcote 6 – 0, Mahurangi College 5-0 and in their final pool game drawing 2-2 with Kristin School.

The team now turn their attention to the Auckland Intercity competition. The team is Mattea Harris, Bianca Oram, Kiri Walters, Teegan Hager, Hannah Leckey, Georgia Hawley, Ashleigh McNaughton, Alex Agnew, Ariana Corbertt, Jazmin Wanoa, Julie Ellis, Fleur North, Laura Drake, Shenade Benson, Robyn Hellyer, Risheeka Chhiba and Zara Felstead. The team is coached by Verity

Sharland and Bridget Blackwood and managed by Linda Clouston.

The 2nd and 3rd XI teams are also performing well with both teams finishing top in their respective grades and the 2nd XI earning the right to play in the Tier 2 Supercity competition.

A number of students have been selected into North Harbour Representative Hockey Teams, Under 15A team Georgia Clement, Risheeka Chhiba, Tiana Henry, Kiri Walters, U15B Sanaa Nair, Zara Felstead, Under 18A Team Alex Agnew, Bianca Oram, Julie Ellis, Mattea Harris, Under 18B Ashleigh McNaughton, Georgia Hawley, Hannah Leckey, Jazmin Wanoa and Teegan Hager.

Westlake Girls Dominate Auckland Rowing Awards Westlake Girls High School won five awards at the Auckland Rowing Association Prize giving held at Sorrento in the Park recently.

Westlake Girls won School of the Year and Head Coach Craig Smith won the Coach of the Year shield.

Amber Fordham was named Female Coxswain of the Year and the Girls U17 Coxed 4 claimed both the Female School Crew of the Year and Female Club Crew of the Year awards.

Success at Auckland Secondary Schools Snow Sports On 12 June seven girls from Westlake competed in the Auckland Secondary Schools Snow Sports Championships held at Snow Planet. Year 13 student Mallory Perigo (pictured) won both the Snowboard Slopestyle and the Snowboard Giant Slalom.

Year 9 student Chantelle Reilly (pictured) was placed second in the Girls Slalom Ski Race.

Overall Westlake Girls ended up in second place as a team. Well done to all the girls that competed and thank you to Mrs Emma Young who was the Team Manager on the day.

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United Nations Team Places Second

Chantelle.

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Mallory.

A Year 12 team from WGHS was awarded second place in the most recent round of the Senior Division, UN Youth Diplomacy Competition, involving 22 teams nationally. Students investigated a variety of world issues and wrote UN resolutions, reporting how issues might be addressed.

The Year 12 Team photographed are Sarah Yap, Bonnie Liu, Ruth Gong and Rhea Mahajan.

Students Cook up a Storm Three Year 12 Hospitality students were able to gain hands-on experience from Chef David Schofield who presented a vegetables.co.nz Masterclass. Chef David won New Zealand Chef of the Year in 2011 and 2012 and he describes this secondary school hospitality initiative as very valuable for teaching the culinary stars of the future.

“This master class broadened my mind on creative flavours to amake a gold award vegetable soup,” said Amber Collé.

Kate Bevis, Amber Collé and Madison Ennis are pictured above with Chef David.

The Front Room - Clair Wang on the Right.

Westlake Netball Wins Trans-Tasman Battle

Westlake Girls hosted Genazzano College from Melbourne, Australia where Teams 1 and 2 played their Australian counterparts. Both matches were hard fought with both Westlake teams coming out on top.

Les Six - Yune Sang Yune on the Right.

Westlake Girls’ Chamber Music Students from Westlake Girls’ High School were featured in three of the 12 selected ensembles for the Auckland Semi-Finals of the 2014 Auckland District Contest on Sunday 7 June at the Raye Freedman Centre. They were selected from 122 competing groups in the Auckland region.

Yune Sang’s group ‘Les Six Poulenc’ and Clair Wang’s ‘The Front Room’ were awarded KBB Music prizes for ‘striving for excellence in their music making and featuring a wind and/or brass instrumentalist’.

Gloria Tian and Tahee Kim’s ensemble ‘The Westin Quartet’ were also selected as semi-finalists for their performance of the Shostakovich String Quartet No.8.

These students have demonstrated great dedication and mature musicianship throughout the contest, investing many hours into extra rehearsals with students from other schools across Auckland. If you would like to consider entering the 2015 contest please see Miss Hall in the Music Department for further details.

The Westin Quartet - Gloria Tian and Tahee Kim from the Left.

These students have demonstrated great dedication and mature musicianship throughout the contest, investing many hours into extra rehearsals with students from other schools across Auckland.

KBB Music Awards Les Six Poulenc – Auckland Grammar, Westlake Boys High School, Westlake Girls High School and Diocesan School for Girls The Front Room – Western Springs College, Westlake Girls High School and Westlake Boys High School

Students Promote New Sporting Equipment Westlake Girls High School Year 12 Health Classes received their new lacrosse sporting equipment for the school recently.

The equipment was received through the Shore to Shore Fun Run/Walk event that Westlake Girls competed in. This year Westlake increased their numbers to 460 entries an increase of over 190 from the previous year.

The Year 12 students promote the event as part of their course. The new equipment was launched to the school as a Have-a-go-day at lunchtime. The equipment will now be used by the school in an internal lacrosse competition in term 3.

Pictured is a number of Year 12 students and Harbour Sport representative Renate Smith and the new lacrosse equipment.

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Retirement: The Poynton

The colours are singing at The Poynton The Poynton retirement village in Takapuna prides itself on its ability to give residents the freedom to do the things they really love. For one group this newfound freedom has turned into a passion for art – which is now proudly on display in the village’s own gallery.

Anne Buckley is one resident who has been in and around art for most of her life. She’s taught art in a variety of educational environments, she’s tutored at Mairangi Bay Art Gallery and she’s tried her hand at everything from acrylics to watercolours to pottery to screenprinting.

At The Poynton Anne has taken a group of keen residents under her wing, teaching them fine art two days a week. “I get a huge amount of satisfaction from passing on the skills and techniques I’ve learned over the years. Some of the ladies I teach have really caught the art ‘bug’ and literally can’t wait to paint their next piece.

It’s fantastic,” says Anne.

Anne has named the exhibit “Let the colours sing”, which describes the freedom that each person has explored as they discover their creative side.

“We’re lucky to have such wonderful facilities at The Poynton.

The art and craft room is fantastic. We have plenty of space to spread out and we can store all our bits and pieces in the one place.

And of course we have this great gallery space up on the first floor, where we can put all our work on display.”

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can try their hand at new hobbies and develop new interests such as painting.

Every six to eight weeks The Poynton hosts a new art exhibition and during July it’s the turn of Anne and her Poynton art class. Anne has named the exhibit “Let the colours sing”, which describes the freedom that each person has explored as they discover their creative side.

While Anne has exhibited many times over the years, this will be a new experience for most of the contributors and no doubt quite nerve racking. But that’s one of the great things about this art exhibition – not only have the residents developed a new passion and learnt a new skills, they’ve gone outside their comfort zone which has been stimulating and invigorating for all.

To find out more about the retirement lifestyle on offer at The Poynton, 142 Shakespeare Road, Takapuna, simply call Jan on 09 488 5711.

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Accountancy: with Matt Bellingham, Bellingham Wallace This month Matt Bellingham looks at future proofing your business...

Unscrambling the eggs

Matt Bellingham.

Keeping pace with change means that businesses often have to switch tack, adopt a different approach and, according to Matt Bellingham, unscrambling a few eggs.

As advisors we’re constantly challenged by our clients on how to ensure their business remains ‘future fit’. In doing so, experience has shown us that staffing is a topic which is repeatedly being reviewed. After all, it is often our biggest expense.

For many business owners, labour is their Rubik’s cube. How do we find the super employee, how do we de-risk reliance, how do we maximise spend?

Interestingly, we’re often met with a blank stare when we suggest a review of an organisational chart that extends beyond the productive workforce – all roles must be reviewed, including back office and senior management. We know that staffing’s a puzzle that never gets solved.

Our labour market (both demand and supply) is ever evolving, with many visionary’s arguing that technology is substituting our workforce – think the use of CAD software. An article in The Economist earlier this year (Jan 2014) comments on this exact point. According to the article, technological efficiencies and the labour conundrum have been debated before, but the final outcome differed from what many predicted: “Real incomes in Britain tripled between 1875 and 1975. Industrialisation did not end up eliminating the need for human workers. On the contrary, it created employment opportunities sufficient to soak up the 20th century’s exploding population. The industrial revolution was not simply a matter of replacing muscle with steam, it was a matter of reshaping jobs themselves.”

Today’s era of automation (Information Technology) could work out differently.

Technology has freed up the mechanical and management is rightly looking for labour efficiencies, but how do we unscramble the eggs and adapt our business model? Below rests an example of thinking outside the box and reshaping the traditional labour model. Warning: the rest of this article may be disturbing to your in-house accountant\financial controller.

Generally speaking, most medium sized organisations tend to have 3 – 4 labour units sitting in their finance team. The team is typically made up of: the team leader (CFO), their second in-charge, and two accounts administrators (payables, receivables, invoicing etc.). Advances in technology has sped up processing times and this has allowed much of the financial administration to flow down the chain of command as time is freed up. So what has become of the team leader? The expectation is that they lead one-off projects and add greater

input into the growth and direction of the company. But, given they were initially employed for a different role, do they have the redirected skillsets to deliver on those new needs and do enough of those one-off projects exist?

If we draw a line in the sand and assume that a financial controller has a salary of $150,000 p.a., then by the time we add Kiwisaver, ACC levies, training, Microsoft licences, OPEX, motor vehicle etc. the true cost is likely to be in excess of $200,000 and that’s before taking holiday and sick pay into account. Senior management should be searching for ways to embrace technology in order to free up half a full time employee within the team, reallocate the jobs and shrink the need for that traditional high cost labour unit. In other words, try and save some money.

Some business owners have got past the emotional decision and freed up that team leader position entirely. They’ve reallocated some of the more challenging accounting functions to the wider team and they’ve embraced that challenge by enjoying personal growth. They’ve also adopted our virtual CFO model to fulfil the ‘high end reporting’ function. This model is often a third of the cost of a team leader position. In the above example, this translates into a saving of up to up to $133,000 p.a. and over 3 years, that’s a material amount.

So what’s the fine print? There’s no cookie-cutter model. Instead each scenario is negotiated to find out what services are actually required (e.g. month end accounts, reconciliations, board reporting, tax obligations etc.) and depending on the complexity, a fee estimate is agreed. Any one-off projects are separately negotiated. The material savings are obvious, but there are also indirect benefits to consider, including: independent thinking, access to a variety of skill sets, insight into how other business owners are attacking ‘projects’, no holidays to work through and best practice peace of mind. Plus there’s no recruitment fee!

This is only one example of thinking outside the box and embracing future organisational models. How can you do the same with your sales team - is there a smarter link with customer support? While you can’t unscramble eggs, there is nothing to stop you from finding a better recipe.

If you would like to discuss options for improving your organisational model then please email mattb@bellinghamwallace.co.nz. www.bellinghamwallace.co.nz

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Education: Peter Clague, Kristin School As he prepares to depart after 15 years, Kristin School's Executive Principal, Peter Clague, offers praise to one of the North Shore’s greatest assets – its teachers.

Proof Positive

Peter Clague, Executive Principal.

In a world where one person's Facebook post is now apparently acceptable as a reliable news source, it is reassuring to still read the occasional story that is based upon research that took more than two mouse-clicks by a lazy journalist. What's building in the blogosphere or trending in the Twitterverse may be all very interesting, but my old-fashioned university education instilled in me an abiding respect for ideas that are backed by evidence. The more of it there is, the better the theory (and I'm not talking about 1,000+ followers or 2,000 'likes'). Show me new research based upon hundreds if not thousands of pieces of corroborating evidence and I will sit up and take notice.

Which is what I did when I read a study into the impact that teachers have on the future successes of their students. Conducted by three professors of Economics from Harvard and Columbia Universities, the research was based upon the school experiences of more than 2.5 million children in one of the America’s largest school districts over a 20-year period – now that is evidence. They then used other public records to follow the fortunes of the students after they left high school. Their findings were staggering. If a primary school student has an excellent teacher even for a single year, it boosts their future income by an average of about 2 percent per year. To put that in perspective, if a government could boost its GDP by the same amount, it would negate the entire effect of the global financial crisis.

It's true of course, that money isn't everything and certainly today's schools no longer educate students simply to take their place in the workforce. However, the study did not just confine itself to earning potential. The positive effect of being taught by what, rather impersonally, was referred to as an HVA (high value-add teacher) was not just financial. The researchers found that students who had been in an HVA's classroom were significantly more likely to go to college (or to a better college) and to live in a better neighbourhood. They were also much less likely to succumb to negative outcomes such as teen pregnancy or substance abuse.

And what was even more notable was the fact that the effect applied universally, whether the students came from rich or poor backgrounds. That is, no matter what sort of school you encountered the excellent teacher in, it would always lead to greater future earnings and success.

If a primary school student has an excellent teacher even for a single year, it boosts their future income by an average of about 2 percent per year.

None of which is a great surprise, I suppose – most of us can clearly recall the best and worst of our own teachers, no matter our age. In my former school, I talked with men in their eighties who could still vividly recount the names, demeanour and effectiveness of their old teachers.

In all the columns I have ever written for this excellent magazine, I have never once used my editorial to promote Kristin School alone. Channel is a wonderful celebration of the best of the North Shore and although I passionately believe that Kristin is part of that, we are in superb company. The educational community on the Shore, from the smallest day-care centre to the largest university is amongst the best in New Zealand and I am proud to have been a part of it. And it is world class precisely because of the types of teachers referred to above. Whatever school your children go to, seek out those incredible, life-changing teachers and don’t be shy in telling them how much they are appreciated. No matter how cynical the media view of our profession may be, it is still the best job in the world and the most important.

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 Women’s Lawyers’ Association and is a Tammy McLeod. current co-convenor of the NZICA Trust Special Interest Group.

Linda, Richard & Sally!

Linda and Richard had set up their trust with a “trust specialist” back in the late 1990s’. They had a lovely folder with all the documentation in it and it sat on a shelf in their study, collecting dust as it hadn’t even been opened since the trust was set up. They had transferred their house to the trust at the time, and had done initial gifts to the trust of $27,000 each.

They were quite pleased with themselves for having got their affairs in order back then, even though if someone asked them about their trust they really didn’t have a clue as to how it all worked.

Linda and Richard’s eldest granddaughter, Sally, was in her third year of law school. They were so proud of her. One evening in May, Sally came around for dinner and Linda and Richard asked her about her exams. She excitedly told them about the trusts paper she had just scored an A in. “Oh we have a trust” said Richard proudly. Sally then told them about the recent trust cases she had been studying – trusts which had been looked through by the courts due to having poor administration and no independent trustee. Richard and Linda looked at each other nervously. They didn’t even know what an independent trustee was and certainly hadn’t done any trust administration in the 15 or so years since they had set the trust up.

Richard went down to the study and pulled out the trust folder. Sally had a look through it and said that while she didn’t know much about the trust deed (they only teach you about the law in law school, not how to draft a deed!), she could see that they had done one lot of gifting. “Grandpa”, Sally exclaimed, “gift duty was abolished nearly three years ago, you need to get the rest of your gifting done”.

Linda and Richard had made the common mistake of thinking that they had set their trust up and that was all that they needed to do. They had the lovely folder and all the initial documentation, but trusts are active entities and need proper care and maintenance to make sure that they are fit for purpose if they are ever challenged. They should be regularly reviewed and regular trustee meetings held with all trustees, and records kept of the decisions made.

Contact me for a free initial meeting to review your trust: Tammy McLeod, Email: tammy.mcleod@davenportsharbour.co.nz or visit: www.davenportsharbour.co.nz

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Legally Speaking with Schnauer and Co

Don’t die intestate!

Making a will is arguably the most important document that you will create in your lifetime. If you don’t have a will when you die then the assets that you had intended to go to your loved ones may not end up where you had wished them to go.

Without a will your estate will be divided in the way set out in the Administration Act 1955 (“Act”). While the list of beneficiaries provided for in the Act will predominantly be made up of your family members the distribution may not occur in quite the way you would have imagined.

We have recently acted in the estate of a person called John (not his real name) who died without a will. John had previously been married and had two daughters. When the marriage ended John and his ex-wife (who we shall call Jill) entered into a Matrimonial Separation Agreement which was in “full and final” settlement of all of their property relationship issues. As is usual in this type of agreement, it also included a clause that said that neither of them could claim against the estate of the other who had predeceased. John continued to provide for his children, he and Jill went their separate ways but they did not obtain a formal separation order nor did they dissolve their marriage (aka “divorce”).

At the time of his death John was in a de facto relationship with a partner who we shall call Jane. The couple had enjoyed a 14 year relationship but had never married.

On discovering that John had died intestate Jill took legal advice. Even though Jill had received her share of their relationship property when she and John separated (which was 16 years ago!) she placed a claim to yet a further share of John’s estate. Under the Act if a person has died intestate leaving a surviving de facto partner and a wife and there is no divorce or formal separation order then their estate is to be distributed equally between the wife and the de facto partner. Although John and Jill had entered into an agreement for the division of relationship property, under the law this only applies to their relationship rights but it does not affect Jill’s entitlement under the Act to receive a portion of John’s estate. Inadvertently, John had left behind a massive emotional and financial burden for Jane when he died.

Established in 1988, Schnauer and Co is a well established boutique law firm located on the North Shore. Our expertise lies in the following areas of the law: • Relationship Property and Family Law • Trusts/Asset Protection and Estate Planning • Property • Commercial

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Nicolette Bodewes.

Under the Act if a person has died intestate leaving a surviving de facto partner and a wife and there is no divorce or formal separation order then their estate is to be distributed equally between the wife and the de facto partner.

In John’s case, because he also had two children, the Act states that his estate is to be distributed as to the first $155,000.00 (plus interest from the date of death until the date of payment) to Jane. Anything that remains after this payment is paid as to 1/3rd to Jill and 2/3rds to John’s children. Not a lot for Jane and most definitely not how John would have wished his estate to be distributed!

Almost two years later and at considerable legal cost Jane has been granted “Letters of Administration” (i.e. to affectively allow her to act as executor) which will allow her to finalise John’s estate.

This is an example of the problems that can occur when you die without a will. Although John’s estate can now be finalised, if he had made a will this situation and the considerable cost could have been avoided.

Nicolette Bodewes, Schnauer and Co Limited.

At Schnauer and Co we: • Deliver first class quality legal advice.

• Build close relationships with our clients.

• Provide practical and sensible advice.

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• 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

Metropolitan office market reignites

Jimmy O’Brien.

Higher occupier demand, rising rents and more development activity in 2014 are reigniting the wide Auckland metropolitan office market, including the North Shore, according to a new study by ourselves, Colliers International.

Our latest research report on the sector shows many of the key property indicators are turning positive and have surpassed the cyclical low of the past few years. The study encompasses more than 1.7 million m² of office space across greater Auckland.

This signals the market has entered into a new phase in the property cycle with the balance of power between landlords and tenants clearly swinging in favour of the landlords for the first time in the last six years, the report says.

Expectations of higher profitability is spurring business owners to commit to premises for longer lease terms, especially for premises that better suit their needs in a growing economy.

“Sustained periods of high confidence levels from businesses about future activity has led to more decisive action on lease requirements and the rise in activity is noticeable across all tenant sizes,” Dibble says. “This has led to a drop in the overall vacancy rate from 11% in the first quarter of 2013 to 9% in the first quarter of 2014. Prime vacancies are down to 6.7% with projections for further reductions.”

Our report shows that on the lowest office vacancy rates in Auckland is in Takapuna (5.3%), and other fringe areas such as Mt Wellington/Penrose (3%), Airport Corridor (4.9%), East Tamaki/Highbrook (5.6%) and Southern Corridor (6.5%).

The metropolitan office market is also benefiting from the rise in tenant demand for Prime CBD space. Given the shortage of supply available in the CBD, tenants are being lured further afield.

“Tenant demand is overflowing into the fringe CBD and suburban markets.

Tenants who are unwilling to forego the level of quality they desire can be persuaded to rent outside the CBD on the benefits of potentially cheaper rent, easy access and superior car parking ratios.”

Some of the demand is being met by an increase in new building. Office development activity has added about 25,500m² of supply in the last year, on top of the 33,000m² of new space built in 2012.

The higher levels of demand despite the healthy additions to supply have led to rental appreciation.

Prime rents have predominantly been steady since early 2012, rising by less than 1% pa. However, over the last year, rents have increased by around 1.2%, now sitting at an average $261 per square metre.”

It is good news for our tenants that rents are still below the level seen in early 2008 at the peak of the last cycle, but the trend for rents is upward.

The outlook for the rest of 2014, is the rise in occupier demand will lift rents further, with an annual rental appreciation of at least 2.5% forecast. Tenants will need to be more discerning in their search and targeted in their approach to limit occupancy costs. Increasingly, we will see a market where businesses are focussed on getting the best value from their occupation and investment decisions.

For investors, Dibble says, the strong tenant demand provides a favourable outlook for 2014.

“Higher net income achieved will be attractive and high quality premises will be in demand. The scarcity of quality stock will keep the pressure on yields to remain firm despite the higher interest rate outlook.”

The metropolitan office market is also benefiting from the rise in tenant demand for Prime CBD space. Given the shortage of supply available in the CBD, tenants are being lured further afield.

Recent sales figures from our offices show the number and value of transactions for all types of commercial property in the past quarter have increased strongly year on year and some properties are selling very rapidly at low yields. The activity reflects strong investor confidence in the future. Some recent North Shore sales brokered by Colliers International demonstrate the strong activity, in both the office and industrial markets, with some selling at yields below 7.5% or below.

One notable recent sale for our Colliers North Shore office was a high tech industrial facility at 7A Parkhead Place, North Harbour, with a long standing international tenant on a nine year lease which sold via auction to an investor for $2,220,000. The property is leased by the ASX-listed telecommunications company, Vocus, returning $157,701 pa net. The unit title building is 1193m² and sold at a yield of 7.1%. The brokers were Brad Visser, Matt Prentice and Euan Stratton.

A few others sales include: 15 Arrenway Drive in Mairangi Bay: A warehouse and office building which sold for $2,620,000 to a private investor at a yield of 6.18%. The building is 1013 m² on a 2455m² site with 42 parking spots and is leased to Chipmunks Adventure Playground. (Brokers: Matt Prentice, Jimmy O’Brien and Shoneet Chand.)

13 William Pickering Drive in North Harbour: A large modern office and warehouse building of 4898m² on a 6813m² site sold to a private investor for $7.7 million at yield of 7.57%. The tenant is Rapid Labels Ltd. (Brokers: Matt Prentice, Shoneet Chand and Peter Herdson.)

48A Diana Dr., Wairau Valley: A two-story office building with 697m² of net lettable area sold for $1.035 million at a yield of 7.8%. (Brokers: Mike Ryan and Matt Prentice.)

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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.

He's back!

Simon Gundry.

A few months ago, I wrote in one of my articles in the Channel Magazine, about seizing opportunities and living life with a bit more of a relaxed sort of attitude. I mentioned how we should spend more time with our friends and families, and not take everything so seriously all the time, as so many of us do.

We’re only given one chance on this earth, and as so many of us know, it is not a dress rehearsal.

So when I got the chance recently to help a friend take a boat across the Atlantic, I seized it with relish. I ventured down to the garage here at home to dust off my old sailing gear and find the sea boots that hadn’t been used in a couple of decades. I booked a flight for the States, and left for a real unplanned, unrehearsed intrepid journey, for just over a month.

At this point, I’ll apologise to the five of my loyal readers who have tapped me on the shoulder in the supermarket, or on the streets of Devonport, asking where my Grumbles were for the last month. I have no excuse, I just said bugger it all, and I’m off. Opportunities like this just don’t come around like this at my stage in life. There are a lot of unemployed yachties out there, looking for the next gig and I was given one. I didn’t intend to drop the ball for one second. I also thought it would be a great opportunity to catch up on a couple of my sons who are working overseas.

I had an air ticket booked for San Francisco where I stayed with friends for a week, again down in Silicon Valley where the economic downturn still reverberates and the building boom of yesteryear is still waiting to be reignited. I stayed in the town of Los Gatos, from there I drove on a particular day out to Fresno and up into the mountains to see my youngest boy who is again working at a summer camp teaching sailing. It was a six hour drive there, two hours with him and a six hour drive back – it was well worth every second of it. It was incredible to see the effects of the Californian drought in the lakes and the mountains. Where my youngest son had been teaching sailing a year ago, the lake level had dropped some 40 metres from the previous year.

I flew to the East Coast of the United States on Memorial weekend, and had to go through O’Hare Airport in Chicago where I had a 35 minute window to change planes, which of course had to be in another terminal. In all my years of travel I have never seen such a zoo, somewhat frightening for a small home town kid from Devonport to have to witness. From there I went to Norfolk, Virginia where I joined my friend on his boat. The boat was moored in an area off Portsmouth, Virginia – a very old part of the United States where the War of Independence had a huge influence. I wandered up town on the Sunday afternoon after spending a bit of time on the boat readying it for the Trans-Atlantic voyage. It was a hot, very humid day and I wandered up town to have a look at some of the local architecture. A lot of it was very old, dating back well before James Cook’s voyage of discovery to New Zealand. I found a bar, because I was hot, I felt like a cold beer. It was called the Longboard Bar, a hangout for locals. It was very pleasant service and company, and a pint of beer cost $3. I ask the question why a pint of beer costs $10 in this country, but that is for another month’s column.

The Trans-Atlantic passage took a couple of weeks, we had the snot knocked out of us for the first few days after we left the East Coast and then it became milder and more gentle as we approached the Azores. We sailed

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to the North of Madeira, and into Gibraltar. It was so great to be on the ocean again, to witness the sunrises and sunsets, the pods of dolphins and whales and the time to be able to sit down and read a book, for hours if I wanted.

The trip was over before I knew it, and I was back on land. I got a cheap flight from Gibraltar to London, where I had six days of beautiful English weather.

This gave me enough time to catch up with number three son, who is working on a large underground tunnelling project in London. I managed to have almost a full day with him, which was understandably a bonus. I took the opportunity to have a lovely walk around Richmond Park, sit by the river and enjoy lunch with friends and catch a few of the tourist attractions. London indeed is a beautiful city in fine weather.

I flew to the East Coast of the United States on Memorial weekend, and had to go through O’Hare Airport in Chicago where I had a 35 minute window to change planes, which of course had to be in another terminal.

So I am sitting here now, at home, writing this and the feeling is that I am so pleased I grabbed the opportunity and if another opportunity comes up again, I will certainly be grabbing it with open arms.

So again I apologise to my readers, all five of you, I apologise for missing my month’s column but I don’t apologise for taking the opportunity. I don’t apologise for enjoying myself. I feel I have worked pretty hard over the last 45 years and just getting out there and having a look makes one appreciate how beautiful our country is but how small and insignificant we are on the world stage. And, how at times, we take ourselves so seriously.

The morning I arrived back from London, I listened to the early news and I realised I hadn’t missed too much. The news was full of the John Banks saga, the Kit Dotcom saga and quite a few other crap stories that really don’t warrant much attention on the world stage. But of course it was wonderful to hear that the Mighty All Blacks had once again beaten England, as that was really important.

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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.

Down size dilemma!

Whether you're an empty nester moving from a family home, or trading down in size, you'll have to say sayonara to some of your stuff. Stressed out by the prospect? Don't be. Rose Arnott and Rosie Houghton, Takapuna based real estate sales people, offer 10 tips designed to make downsizing a snap!

1. Write a list of all the items you love and can't live without; it will help you bid adieu to things that didn't make the list. “It's hard to persuade people they can't take everything with them. But by keeping what's on your wish list, you won't be upset about the things you can't keep."

2. Start thinning out your belongings at least three months before the move. Take some time each day, or one morning each week, to go through that jammed coat closet or overflowing filing cabinet. Paper is the real killer, so tackle it one box at a time. The same goes for photos, which require a lot of attention.

3. Get a feel for the size of your new rooms by comparing them to rooms of similar dimensions in your present home. For instance, your living-room-to-be might be roughly the same size as your current bedroom. You may think you can squeeze in two sofas, but this kind of reality check could help you realize that only one will fit comfortably.

4. Heavily edit areas with items that don't have as much sentimental value. Take the kitchen, for example; most people don't need 10 mixing bowls and won't get teary-eyed over losing a second spatula. If you're downsizing from a house to an apartment or unit, target the garage. Gardening equipment, the lawn mower, ladders - you won't need any of them if you are going into an apartment or unit which has a body corporate.

5. Don't throw anything in the garbage. Recycle, reuse, sell and donate instead.

As tempting and easy as it is to ditch wire hangers, musty clothes and shabby furnishings, be environmentally responsible and find a home for everything.

Consider giving supplies to the City Mission, The Salvation Army, Woman’s refuge, neighbour or cleaning lady.

6. Label three bins To Keep, To Sell and Charity (bins should be manageable when full).

For the average downsize, keep only one-third to one-half of your belongings.

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7. Get an objective opinion. If you can't decide whether to keep or kiss that dusty '70s-era sewing machine goodbye, it’s good to have someone who'll say, ‘oh, please, you never use that!'" It might just be the kick you need.

8. When selling your goods, try an auction for high-end items. Then look for reputable antique and second-hand dealers. Often, they can buy all of your wares or put you in touch with booksellers and other specialty dealers. "Some dealers will come to your home, take what you don't want and even drop off the charity stuff. That way you won't be trudging all over town." If you can't sell an item, donate it to the Salvation Army.

9. Use floor plans to prearrange your furniture before the move. This is another useful reality check. To start, draw plans if you don't have any, and sketch in a furniture layout. Then look at the plans realistically; if you've crammed in side tables, armoires and chairs, you need to edit more. Don't wait until after you move to contend with furniture you'll just end up tripping over.

10.Once you get to the packing stage, use a colour-coded system to organize all of your boxes. Choose a colour for each room and mark the boxes destined for that room with a coordinating colour sticker. You can also do the same thing numerically; for example, if room No. 1 is the kitchen, then all boxes marked No. 1 will go there.

A simple and efficient organizing idea to make the move that much easier!

Hope this helps.

If you are interested in selling your home give Rose and Rosie a call for a non obligation appraisal. We can offer you sound advice on what will attract buyers to your home. We are experienced sales people with great personable skills and we get results!

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