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Bays People: Rod Fergusson

Family, Rotary, Sport, the Bays – Rod loves it! East Coast Bays local Rod Fergusson is a true community man. He has spent the bulk of his time managing kids’ sports teams, served time on the Pupuke Golf Club committee and is also a long serving member of East Coast Bays Rotary Club, having been involved with the club for 30 years. Rod is currently the Chairman of the Drive for Life Golf Day, an annual event which happened in November to raise money for the Well Foundation at Waitamata Hospital. Aside from his work on the tournament, Rod’s a father, grandfather and keen yachtie. He took the time this month to talk to Browns Bay Magazine about the golf day and his other community work. COURTNEY BENNETT: Tell readers about the East Coast Bays Drive 4 Life golf day ROD FERGUSSON: It’s an annual tournament which has been running for 16 years. We have had long term support from our sponsors North Shore Taxis, the Waitemata Golf Club, and have worked alongside the Well Foundation to support them as well as raise funds for our own Club. CB: How did you get involved in the East Coast Bays Drive 4 life golf day? RF: I am a keener golfer than yachtie so I swapped committees when we commenced the Golf Tournament. CB: What does a typical day look like for you? RF: My normal work day is 8am to 7pm except when I have activities such as Rotary and in more recent times babysitting for the family! CB: Have you always been involved in the community? RF: I have been a member of the East Coast Bays Rotary Club for 30 years. CB: What are you most looking forward to about the Christmas break? RF: Going away with the family (kids and grandkids) and hopefully fishing and golfing. CB: What makes a good community to you? How does Browns Bay exemplify this? RF: The opportunity to be able to mix and mingle in your own area through sports and social clubs. My grandmother used to live in the main street of Browns Bay and even back then we had a church youth group, skating rinks and a surf club all on the beachfront. CB: What has been your proudest moment when it comes to your community work or involvement? RF: In New Zealand handing over a car to North Shore Hospice a while ago when our Rotary Club ran a Charity Yacht Regatta. Outside of New Zealand, raising $132,000 in my year as President to fund a water project in Vanuatu.

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RF: I would like to see the younger generation more involved in the community but sadly technology has taken over. In my day we never had TV, computers and cellphones keeping us stuck inside. CB: In my next life, I am going to come back as… RF: A professional sportsman (if I was good enough). There are good opportunities if you are prepared to dedicate yourself.

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Browns Bay Business Association: From the Manager

Browns Bay Big on events! As we move into the Christmas holidays and hopefully our summer season, it’s time to reflect on some of the things we have added to our events program this year and current or near promotions and events. We have not run anything for the Dad’s in Browns Bay for some time, so this year introduced a new event – “Blokes in the Plaza’. The weather didn’t turn out the best, but those who came along were treated to watching some local dads doing a series of competitions to become Browns Bay Dad of the Year. And that title went to Mike Shaw. The other new event we added was one that celebrated the history of the area – our ‘Heritage Day’ event, held in conjunction with an Auckland wide initiative from Auckland Council. This event caught a bit by surprise. The amount of interest was overwhelming and the stories shared by locals with us were just fascinating. The interest was so high, that we have decided to make next years Heritage event bigger. If we can arrange a suitable building, an event that lasts all week and a venue where, you as locals of Browns Bay, can add and share your stories. As we have for the past few years, we held our Christmas Lights event, giving one lucky local child the chance to turn on the lights on our giant Christmas Tree. We changed the event to a Saturday afternoon, giving everyone a more relaxed time and provided an afternoon of fun for children and adults alike in the normal Browns Bay chilled out atmosphere. We were happy

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with the crowd tha turned out and know you all enjoyed the afternoon’s entertainment. Santa certainly enjoyed meeting all our local children and is busy solving their requests for Christmas presents. Now to our current retail promotion. We have around 100 businesses participating in our ‘Classic Kiwi’ Summer Holiday promotion where you could win one of two bookabach vouchers for $1000 each. We’ll be drawing it before Christmas, so if you are one of the lucky winners, you’ll be able to chose a classic Kiwi bach in your favourite holiday location to take a breather from your busy weekly routine. Now for the highlight of every Christmas – the famous Browns Bay Christmas Carnival and Santa Parade. Join the 1000’s that come to the Bay for this event. Our Christmas market starts at 11.00am and we have lots of new stalls featuring organic and craft products, plus bargains from our retailers. At 5.00pm, Santa joins our 45 odd Christmas floats for the BIGGEST Christmas parade on the Shore. Afterwards, join the fun and entertainment on the beachfront in traditional Browns Bay style.

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Murray Hill

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Out & About in the Bays

Loving the festive vibe! Ho, Ho, Ho... The Browns Bay shops and local businesses wish you all a very Merry Christmas! Shopping locally and enjoying the festive vibe in Browns Bay is a fantastic choice this Christmas. So head on down to Browns Bay and enjoy the range stores and eateries on offer. We caught-up with people out of doing just that in late November â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Live, Laugh, Shop and Enjoy!

Karen Jackson from This is a Bag Shop.

Shannen Tunnard, Stacey Redpath, Crystal Plant from Rodney Wayne.

Adrienne May, Catherine Perry and Chelsey Wood from Nicholls & Associates.

Jack Yu and Alice Cho, Coffee Club

Wayne Guan, Kayla Ralph and Peter Burnard from Starbucks.

Pooja Desai and Emma Sheppard from Bakers Delight.

Leanne Martell, from Bath Boutique and Peter Tse from Browns Bay Picture Framers.

Gerhard and Gerry of Augenstein's.

Daniella Blundell and Corinne Craydon from Stitch 'n Time.

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Out & About in the Bays 10 years of Mainly Music at Browns Bay Presbyterian Church Attendees really enjoyed themselves at the most recent event at the Browns Bay Presbyterian Church. This was the 10th anniversary of Mainly Music. Each Friday at 10am, parents and caregivers bring their children for a 30 minute session of ‘Mainly Music’ – music, rhyme, movement, listening and more. Adult participation encourages the children to enter into the actions and singing. “It’s so lovely to give back to the community and involve and invite them to such a great event,” said Renee Hulm. “ We are truly blessed to be able to give our local little ones a musical start to enjoy in a positive friendly environment.”

Anna Evans and Relena Hitchcock.

Stephanie and Jessica Wilson, Danelle and Brooke Clayton, Carrie and Tasmi.

Alice and William Marriott.

Jane and Bella Hu.

Vicki Pine and Maxim Teterin.

Tina and Hayley.

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Out & About North Harbour Club's 2016 AIMES Awards The Bruce Mason Centre in Takapuna was transformed with a Rio theme for the 2016 North Harbour Club AIMES Awards. The roving Channel Magazine 'Out & About' camera caught some action from the pre-event gathering just on the end of the red carpet. $180,000 worth of AIMES Award grants were made to 21 recipients in 2016 in the areas of the Arts; Innovation; Music; Education; Sport; Service to the Community. Rio Olympics medalist and pole vaulter Eliza McCartney won the AIMES Supreme Award.

Les Christensen, Bana and Niki Manoa, Phil Yule, Shane Manoa, Elliott Christensen-Yule, Surita Manoa.

Peter White, Gary and Lesley Monk, Jayne White.

Donna Shaw, Raymond and Georgia Barnes.

Dave and Andrew Coshan, Patrice and Louise de Marigny.

Michelle Wall, Bronson and Amber Arter.

Trevor Stanaway, Beulah Thomson, Steph Banks, Sue Stanaway.

North Harbour Club Awards Young Achievers The Bruce Mason Centre was the setting on Friday 11 November for the presentation of the North Harbour Club's AIMES (Arts, Innovation, Music, Education, Sport and Service to the Community) Junior and Emerging Talent Awards. The Bellingham Wallace Emerging Talent Awards and the Library Lane Junior Excellence Awards sit alongside the North Harbour Club's AIMES Awards, and are awarded in recognition of achievement by young people in their chosen area of excellence. The presentation event was hosted by North Harbour Club President Aidan Bennett, and opened with a waiata by the 2016 Junior Excellence Award Winners, Northcross Intermediate Kapa haka Group.

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Sherida Penman Walters, Fay Mason, Sue Stanaway.

Phil Stoddart, Natalie Stoddart, Daniel Stoddart, Caroline Spencer, Sue Spencer, John Spencer.

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Aidan Bennett, Satine Finer-Neuhauser, Tony Oudshoorn, Franciska Neuhauser.

Paul Wilson, Steven Dirven, Johan Potgieter.

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Locals Loving the Christmas Tree! Browns Bay locals were caught out and about enjoying Browns Bay and our delightful Christmas Tree in late November. It's such a great time of year to be out enjoying some sun and special treats, such as ice cream – and we've got some of the best in Auckland. Christmas is well and truly in the air in Browns Bay with the tree and special decorations that are now in place. We can't think of a better place on earth to be for Christmas!

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Optometry with Nicholls and Associates

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Feature Property: The Victor Apartments, Browns Bay

Landmark Development for Browns Bay An emphasis on quality and design are the first things you notice when you look at plans for The Victor apartments in Browns Bay. Top quality construction and finish, along with world-class design, have become increasingly important to apartment buyers. While Aucklanders have embraced this new style of living over the last few years, their expectations have also risen dramatically. The Victor will stand on the site of the old New World supermarket at 4 Bute Road. A central location, sea views and proximity to the beach, local shopping and restaurants have proven to be major selling points for this development so far. The Leisure Centre, library and local supermarkets are within a two minute level walk from the site, and some of Auckland’s top private and public schools are also within a short commute. The increased focus on design and the use of high quality materials and finishes will make The Victor a standout in the area. The building has been designed by George Clarke at GMC Architects along with Archi_ON. The building’s construction is solid concrete and steel, and its most prominent feature is large a light filled atrium running through its central axis. This stunning atrium brings the outdoors in, and is surrounded by living walls with access bridges running across the upper levels. The block is made up of 56 freehold apartments and eight luxury penthouses, all on freehold unit titles. The floor plans are varied, ranging from studio and one bedroom, to three bedroom apartments. The building will rise six stories, with new retail stores on the ground level, and parking below ground. The apartments feature large balconies to take in the magnificent views and the sun. The layout of each apartment space has been carefully planned, and the sophisticated interiors have been created by Nicola Manning Design. Beautiful finishes and soft colour palettes reflect the coastal environment, and clever storage solutions have been incorporated within each space. Diana Duan manages the sales suite located at 54 Clyde Road. Diana says: “The question most buyers ask first, is who is the developer of this property.” The Victor is developed by Victor Jia, who has lived in New Zealand for many years and has completed many successful apartment projects both here and in Singapore. Victor is also a qualified construction engineer, and specialises in

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Diana Duan, Beren Guo, Coralie Lush.

working with reinforced concrete structures, and in site and risk management. This gives him an extensive knowledge of apartment construction, and although this is one of his lowest rise projects to date, every care is taken to provide residents with a property they will be proud to call their home. Diana says: “The prices of these apartments are very reasonable considering the quality and location, and unlike some other developments, once a contract is signed there will be no increase in price.” Over the past few years apartment living has become far more popular in New Zealand. Diana says apartments offer a completely different lifestyle to a traditional property, and New Zealanders are now enthusiastic about making this change. From professional couples to families, and older residents who still want to live independently, apartments offer easy living, security, and a sense of community. Browns Bay is already brimming with activities and attractions, and The Victor will continue the transformation into a place where the beach and urban culture meet. The Victor, visit the show suite at 54 Clyde Road, Browns Bay (opposite ANZ), 0800MYVICTOR, info@thevictor.co.nz, www.thevictor.co.nz

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Feature: 2016 AON Youth Sailing World Championships

Oscar Gunn (left) and Francesco Kayrouz from Murrays Bay Sailing Club will represent New Zealand in the 29er Boys class at the Youth World's being held at Torbay.

World Sailing Champs on the Shore By Aidan Bennett

2016 Aon Youth Sailing World Championships:- Torbay Sailing Club, December 14-20th. One of the world's leading yachting events will be held on the Shore this month. The 2016 Youth Sailing World Championships will be sailed at the Torbay Sailing Club from December 14th through to the 20th. The event is open to sailors aged 19 and under. Yachting New Zealand got the chance to host the event at quite late notice after the scheduled host nation Oman Sailing Committee exercised the right to withdraw their hosting of the event. Yachting New Zealand and World Sailing (the governing body for the sport of sailing, officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee) are organising the event that will involve seven sailing days at Torbay Sailing Club. “Hosting this world event is very exciting for the North Shore, Auckland and New Zealand," says Yachting New Zealand's North Shore based Chief Executive David Abercrombie. "The circumstances provided us with a unique opportunity to host this prestigious youth sailing event and we’re thrilled to be working with World Sailing to deliver a fantastic event. “New Zealanders are great at hosting sporting events and the sailing and boating community is among the best at it. We’re a nation of yachties and boaties, we have incredible sailing waters and we have some of the best race management

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people in the world. The 2016 edition of the Youth World Championships will be quintessentially Kiwi and everyone who is coming to New Zealand – and the Shore – this December for this world event will remember this experience for a lifetime.” The lead sponsor is world-wide insurance broking firm Aon, already a strong supporter of yachting in New Zealand. Other supporters are New Zealand Major Events and ATEED and the Hibiscus Coast Bays Local Board. The event will attract around 400 young sailors (from approximately 70 countries) plus family and supporters to the North Shore and Auckland, bringing benefit to the local community and to young sailors throughout New Zealand. The Youth Sailing World Championship was first held in Angelholm, Sweden, in 1971 where 16 nations competed. In 2015 the event was held in Langkawi, Malaysia, with 76 nations taking part. That event was won by Australia, the current holders of the 'Nations Trophy', which is awarded to the best overall nation at each Youth Sailing World Championship. New Zealand has won the Nations Trophy twice – 1994 in Greece and again in 2002 when it was held in Canada. New Zealanders to have stood on the World Sailing Youth

Hosting this world event is very exciting for the North Shore, Auckland and New Zealand…

Torbay Sailing Club that will host the world event from December 14th to 20th.

Worlds podium are Sam Meech (2008 Bronze, Laser Radial), Alex Maloney (2010 Silver, 29er), Jo Aleh (2004 Silver, Laser Radial), Sir Russell Coutts (1979 Silver, Laser and 1981 Gold, Laser), Blair Tuke (2007 Silver, 29er), Dean Barker (1990 Gold, Laser and 1991 Silver, Laser) and Stuart Bannatyne (1989 Gold, Laser). The most successful Youth World Champions are Great Britain's Sally Cuthbert and Poland's Zofia Klepacka having won four successive titles in the Laser II and Mistral respectively. France is the most successful nation through the history of the Championship, winning the Nations Trophy on a record 11 occasions and holding a record 76 medals: 28 gold, 30 silver and 18 bronze. Five classes of yachts will be sailed at this major World Sailing event. These are 420s, 29ers, Nacra 15, Laser Radial

Greta and Kate Stewart.

and RS:X Boards. Only one representative boat from each nation can take part in each class. Young North Shore sailors, and particularly the Murrays Bay Sailing Club, dominate the team representing New Zealand on their home waters. The New Zealand team is sponsored by NZL Yachting Trust, Oceanbridge Shipping, ZHIK and High Performance Sport New Zealand. “I am very excited about the raw talent we have in this year’s team,” says Yachting New Zealand’s Talent Development Manager Ian Neely. “We have a nice mixture of returning medallists from last year and young sailors attending their first World Sailing Youth Worlds. The World Sailing Youth World Championships provides its own unique set of challenges, and the event is regarded by many as a youth version of the Olympic Games with the limited entries, and high pressure racing."

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Feature: 2016 AON Youth Sailing World Championships Francesco Kayrouz (helmsman) and Oscar Gunn (crew) from the Murrays Bay Sailing Club have been chosen to compete in the 29er Boys class. This was a result of winning the New Zealand Youth Trials at Gulf Harbour and doing well at the recent Open Worlds and the German Nationals held at Medemblik in Holland. While exams were getting in the way of their preparations when we caught up for a chat at Murrays Bay in November, Francesco and Oscar were still training twice a week around school commitments and during the weekends to ensure they are well tuned come December 14th. "We are both excited about what lies ahead," said Oscar when asked his thoughts on the task ahead when the Youth Worlds kick off in mid-December. "We have a four day 'live-in' camp coming up in early December when the whole team will get together for training led by Ian Neely, supported by other Yachting New Zealand coaches. We will keep training on the water as well, although after December 1st the rules state we have to stay well away from the sailing waters off Torbay where the world's will be sailed." Francesco and Oscar see the Australian and European crews being the toughest to beat. Having competed in Europe they say that the Europeans definitely have an advantage given their closeness to constant competition around the continent. Training all year round in the warmth of countries like Spain is also an advantage. Other North Shore youngsters competing are the Stewart sisters, Kate and Greta, in the 29er Girls class. They are currently based in Bermuda so preparation for the event has been on the other side of the world. This is their second time competing in the Worlds. They managed to get a bronze medal in the girls 29er class at the last event in Malaysia. They were fifth going into the last day, but managed to pull off a really strong finish to get the medal. "We are both still at school here in Bermuda, so we have to fit in as much fitness and on-the-water time around our school day," Explained Kate, when we caught up with her in mid-November. "At least three times a week we’re at the gym before school working on cardio, strength and core. We then try to get out on the water twice after school. It's winter here at the moment, so daylight hours are short. On Thursdays we also have the afternoon off school to sail - so that’s great! Then

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in the weekend we try to sail both days, with one gym session. We are also lucky enough to be invited to Miami next week to join in the USA Olympic Development clinic. We attended these last year. Especially as we train by ourselves here in Bermuda with no training partners and no coach. "We would love to be coming back for the Yachting New Zealand team training sessions in early December, but Mum is making us stay at school. We are planning to train at Murrays Bay for a couple of days with Oscar and Fran – the 29er NZ boys team. We then get our official event boat on the 14th - and it’s all go from there. We are fairly familiar with sailing off the North Shore in Auckland, as we’ve grown up in Devonport – so have done a lot of regattas here. Hopefully this will work in all Kiwis favour." Greta adds that the 29er Girls class that they will compete in is "an amazing fleet that is improving all the time". "Both the gold and silver medalist from Malaysia are returning, as well as strong teams who performed well at the Open Worlds in Holland this year, like the Australians and the Polish. It’ll be super tough." The full New Zealand team competing at the 2016 Aon Youth Sailing World Championships at Torbay is:- Olivia Christie, 17 years (Worser Bay Boating Club) Laser Radial Girls; George Gautrey, 18 years (Muritai Yacht Club) Laser Radial Boys; Patrick Haybittle, 17 years (RNZYS and Murrays Bay Sailing club) RS:X Boys; Greta Stewart, 16 years (Murrays Bay Sailing Club) 29er Girls Skipper; Kate Stewart , 18 years (Murrays Bay Sailing Club) 29er Girls Crew; Francesco Kayrouz, 13 years (Murrays Bay Sailing Club and Wakatere Boating Club) 29er Boys Skipper; Oscar Gunn, 17 years (Murrays Bay Sailing Club) 29er Boys Crew; Josh Berry, 15 years (Murrays Bay Sailing Club) 420 Boys Skipper ; Henry Haslett, 17 years (Wakatere Boating Club) 420 Boys Crew; Courtney Reynolds-Smith, 16 years (Murrays Bay Sailing Club) 420 Girls Skipper; Brianna Reynolds-Smith, 16 years (Murrays Bay Sailing Club) 420 Girls Crew; Jackson Keon, 16 years (Murrays Bay Sailing Club) Multihull Skipper; Tom Fyfe, 16 years (Murrays Bay Sailing Club) Multihull Crew. 2016 Aon Youth Sailing World Championships:- Torbay Sailing Club, December 14-20th. Visit: www.isafyouthworlds.com

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Oaktree Kindergarten Brown’s Bay welcomes back BARK We recently welcomed back Carolyn, Heather and Erica from BARK (Building Awareness aRound K9's). BARK is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes safe and happy dog experiences aiming to reduce the national dog bite statistics through their educational programme called 'Dogwise Kiwi Kids'. What great superheroes we have in our community! Erica and Carolyn brought their dogs, Nala and Razz, to meet the children. They taught us about the three most important things to do when there are unfamiliar dogs around: 1. Check it's sweet, before you meet! Asking your adult and then the owner if we can pat their dog. 2. To understand, they sniff your hand. Offering a closed fist just under the dog's nose as a way of introducing yourself to the dog. 3. Chin or chest, that's the best! Stroking a dog underneath the chin or on its chest - never the top of the head. After having a chance for the children to practice these three steps, Razz and Nala went outside to meet the children and to show us a few tricks that were very clever. It looked like they enjoyed playing on our obstacle course! They both listened very carefully to their owners and enjoyed a 'well done' treat afterwards. Thank you BARK NZ for coming to visit us again today and giving us some very handy tips to keep ourselves and dogs safe when we meet them! If you would like to learn more about Oaktree Kindergarten and what we can offer your preschool child, please contact us on 09 479 5979 or email oaktree@naka.co.nz www.naka.co.nz

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Loan Advice: Warrick Lambert, Loan Market

Navigate the Housing Market

Warrick Lambert

Whether you’re a first home buyer trying to take your first step, or a home owner wanting to refinance I can help you. Most people find making a big financial decision a stressful process. You want to be sure you have a good understanding of all the available options and make the best choice. This is where I can help. With more than 15 years background in the banking industry I can guide you through the mortgage process and secure a great deal that works for you. Not a week goes by without house prices featuring in the media. There is strong competition in the mortgage market and it makes sense to talk to an independent adviser who can help you consider all the options. I’m based locally and always available to discuss your mortgage or finance needs. For complete confidence throughout the purchase process call me today.

There is strong competition in the mortgage market and it makes sense to talk to an independent adviser who can help you consider all the options. I’ll do most of the legwork for you, giving you time to concentrate on finding the perfect property. To find out more contact Warrick, your local Loan Market adviser 021 803 579, warrick.lambert@loanmarket.co.nz

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After what can only be described as a tumultuous spring, we are quickly heading into the silly season – where has the year gone?

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We hope everyone has achieved some progress in the garden this spring, and if there is a silver lining with all the rain we’ve had, it’s that there is still plenty of opportunity to plant trees and shrubs, flowers, edibles and fruit while the soil still has lots of moisture. Just ensure anything grown in pots gets additional watering as the wind dries out the soil in pots a lot quicker than it does in the ground. If you are starting to plan your Christmas Day meal, what could be better than handfuls of fresh herbs to make that cut of lamb, beef, ham or pork taste so much better. Fresh herbs are perfect in pots and containers close to your kitchen so you can pick just what you need for each meal. Adding fresh mint in a summery cocktail or fizzy concoction tastes amazing, and there are plenty of other herbs perfect for garnishing your drinks such as pineapple sage and basil. For lots recipe and festive meal ideas, visit our website: palmers.co.nz. We’ve also got a great range of chilli plants for those that like their cooking hot n spicy! From Asian Fire to Serrano, each chilli variety has a different heat rating and flavour profile, be sure to check out our heat guide in store. The new summer menu at Café Botannix is out now and we hope you are enjoying the new seasons selections such as Whitebait fritter, the Paleo Breaky and the beautifully colourful Power Salad. Please tell us what you think, we love to get your feedback! There’s also an updated Grazing Plate including pulled pork, whitebait fritters, whipped feta and

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Mainly Music Celebrates its 10th Anniversary at Browns Bay Presbyterian Church The Volunteers and families that gather each Friday Morning at Browns Bay Presbyterian Church’s family Centre, had an extra reason to sing, dance and celebrate on the 28th of October, 2016. It was our tenth anniversary from humble beginnings to a multicultural community with a common interest to share the journey of parenthood with fun, music, playful dance and actions. Our roll doesn’t have a waiting list, we have an open door policy, on average we have between twenty five and thirty children attend each session, with their caregivers. We have children from as young as three weeks to four years old. Mainly Music originated as an organization twenty five years ago, celebrating and supporting families, staffed by volunteer church members, across all denominations in both New Zealand and Australia. Mainly Music works well at promoting a supportive communities for all families. We are all faced with the challenge of increased isolation due to geographical distances, from moving suburbs or countries, work and childcare commitments. Parents visiting our sessions, often comment how good it is to bring their child along to somewhere that is welcoming and allows them to catch up with or make new friends.

Mainly Music originated as an organization twenty five years ago, celebrating and supporting families, staffed by volunteer church members… Feel free to Join us on a Friday Morning 10am till 11.30 during term time 45 Anzac Road Browns Bay for a half hour song and dance, Morning tea is provided for both you and your children, then a play time for the little ones, at the cost of $4.00 per family.

Browns Bay Real Estate: with Angela Johnson

Angela Johnson from Ray White wishes you a Merry Christmas! To everyone I have met and seen this year in Browns Bay and on the Shore, I just wanted to send out a very personal message to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a very happy start to 2017. With the summer months now here, it is a great time to get busy around the house and garden. I have a special little treat for you! For my dedicated clients and news readers I have partnered up with Palmers Planet in Albany to bring you a 10 % discount off any plant purchased at Palmers Planet for the months of December and January. Simply take in the voucher on the page with my face on it and enjoy a good discount! Kick start yourself into your garden work outside, compliments of ‘Angela Johnson at Ray White’. Are you thinking about selling up in the New Year and need some advice? I am ‘on call’ over this period and am happy to come and see your house and appraise it for you ready for the New Year. Sometimes it pays to get the advice in early to give yourself a head start and direction to launch your property in the New Year. What is happening on the Auckland housing market? The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand news release dated 14 November 2016, announced that the month of October saw an increase of the median days to sell.Up 3 days to 34 days on the same time last year. The median house price went up 16% comparing to this time last year bringing the median house price in Auckland for the month of October to $868,000.00;interestingly this figure was up 5% when compared the median house price of September this year. Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) Spokesperson Bryan Thomson says: ‘‘Auckland experienced a lot of strength in the upper end of the market,but the lower end of the market appears to be wavering due to the impact of LVRs. The national sales volumes fell by 14% in October

compared to the same time last year and the number of properties for sale as measured by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand has fallen by almost 7,400 over the past year. Our data suggests that the impact of LVR rules is having more of an effect on lower priced sales compared to higher priced sales, with a surge in the percentage of sales over 1 million and a decline in the number of sales below 400,000 compared to 12 months ago." What’s Angela Johnson’s prediction for the months ahead? ‘I predict the months of November and December will see a slight fall in Auckland sales figures and sales price possibly due to higher stock levels on late this year and seasonal adjustment due to Christmas activities. This year January's market was back in full swing and I predict the same type of activity this year.” If you are thinking of selling now is a good time to call Angela Johnson and get an action plan in place! Email: Angela.Johnson@raywhite.com Phone: 021 107 6637. Bringing you a Ray of Light from Angela Johnson at RAY WHITE.

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Feature: Okura Estuary Marine Reserve

Plucking the last Golden Goose Pete Townend of Long Bay-Okura Great Park Society invites readers to join in their efforts for Okura. Since the first human stood on these shores it has been a seen as a Golden Goose. Limitless golden eggs in the way of land, resources, flora and fauna and stunning vistas. The taking of these Golden Eggs has had a massive cost over the years with the demise of many species only found in New Zealand and many places thought to be unrivalled for their wilderness beauty now tainted by urban development. To me NZ is beautiful forests, beaches, rivers and lakes filled with the abundant wildlife and great huge hearted people. The call of the Grey Warbler transports me back to my youth playing in the bush behind our home. The feel of a wave building under my kayak and the rush towards a white sand beach with nothing to be seen but nature. Going to Long Bay as a kid and being in the wilderness with only the homestead and ranger station hidden behind the trees. Going to Dacre Cottage with the family and playing on the beach. Going surfing as a teenager at Te Arai Point or Omaha. Camping at Matauri Bay. These places are now removed from my favourite places to go, in fact it brings a tear to my eye to visit them knowing what they were like and what has happened or is in store for them. When will it stop, just look at Okura, it has been protected by councils for decades through clever thoughtful planning, huge dedication and guardianship by community groups, two Judges have heard all the evidence and said no to urbanisation over two decades and yet here we are again with developers frothing at the mouth to get their bulldozers onto the hills and make a large fortune. Don’t get me wrong we all need somewhere to live and so developments are required but not in the last few areas that a stunning wilderness can be accessed by so many people for their health and wellbeing. If you are thinking that what I say here mirrors your thoughts, then please help us win this battle for our next generations. Threats to the Okura Estuary and Environs If urban development were to occur at Okura: 20

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1. We believe there would be a high risk of sediment and an accumulation of heavy metals in storm water run-off polluting the estuary and permanently harming the marine biota. The rich birdlife could be detrimentally affected by the loss of their feeding grounds and by human activities damaging habitats in and around the estuary. Cats and dogs would pose further threats. 2. The rural landscape of the area would be drastically changed to one of an intensive urban-scape. 3. Houses would abut the northern end of the Park, spoiling the rural and remote ambience of the northern end of the park. What was an easily-accessible, yet tranquil spot with stunning views could be overlooked by dense urban housing. 4. The educational and recreational opportunities for future generations of Aucklanders and tourists to experience such an unspoilt estuary in close proximity to the city would be lost. 5. If urbanisation occurs, we believe it would be a devastating blow to the environment. What Can You Do To Help? • We need to be able to pay for our legal team and specialists to ensure that during the Environment Court hearing all pertinent evidence is put before the judge. • To do this, we need to raise $300,000 very quickly. • We appeal to you for your support in raising these funds by making a donation. • Donations can be made by • Cheque made out to the Long Bay-Okura Great Park Society, posted to PO Box 35-348, Browns Bay, Auckland • Direct bank payment to the Long Bay-Okura Great Park Society, bank account 12-3053-0467134-00 • Givealittle/save okura Donations over $5.00 are tax-deductible. By Pete Townend

Peace & Performance: with Graeme Saxby This issue, columnist Graeme Saxby encourages readers to 'change it up' for 2017.

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Get your body behaving the way you think it should. Choose your therapist wisely and you will get more than a quick panel beating. What’s the difference between osteopaths, chiropractors and physiotherapists? It’s a question we are asked all the time. If you have visited one of these professionals I am sure you will have formed your own opinion. At the Peace and Performance Clinic we have osteopaths who have a wealth of experience and expertise and are able to help resolve long term as well as acute injuries. Osteopaths specialise in understanding how the efficiency of the body is being compromised, utilising hands-on understanding of the tissue states, alongside orthopaedic testing and functional movement analysis. A comprehensive case history with sufficient time allowed in treatment sessions to really understand your system (typically 30-45 minutes), enables the osteopath to offer the best of manipulative, soft tissue and exercise rehabilitation skills. The emphasis is on you understanding what has happened and the best way in which you can encourage your body to heal rapidly and effectively. ACC agrees that osteopathy seems to offer good value. A recent communication indicated that for two common codes (neck sprain and lumbar sprain) osteopaths were able to treat the condition to a 96-99% level (return to independence, no further claim - compared to physio at 60-65%) in fewer treatments than a physiotherapist (typically 74% of patients treated in fewer than five visits compared to 65% in physio). The Peace and Performance clinic at Paul Matthews Road has the highest calibre osteopaths available, alongside exercise specialists and a massage therapist. We can help resolve pain and injury and start the ball rolling towards a regular appropriate exercise habit, keeping you relaxed throughout the process. If it is important to you that you get a full recovery quickly, then consider a Peace and Performance clinic osteopath next time. Have a great summer!

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Real Estate: With Geraldine Zareian, MREINZ, Barfoot & Thompson

The Denture Centre: Browns Bay

Real Estate on the Shore Geraldine Zareian.

By Geraldine Zareian MREINZ Barfoot & Thompson Browns Bay

The Perfect Storm!

What a rollercoaster year! We have seen successive efforts to kerb the continued property price increases, particularly by investors. Many influencing factors are now coming together to create an incredible opportunity for the start of 2017: • Brexit saga • American election saga • Seasonal migration • Looming NZ elections • Ultra-low OCR and lending rates • Temporary restrictions on Chinese money • Expatriates returning to NZ for better prospects • Aucklanders moving further out to become mortgage free. Is there going to be a wave of high activity? It looks that way! If you are looking to sell or buy property, it would be prudent to act now. Plan and book early to stay ahead of the rest! Call Me Now for an effective timeline to get you SOLD!

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$1,000,000, $5,000,000 and $10,000,000 n ANY OTHER real estate brand Remember, the storm is a good opportunity for the pine and the cypress to show their strength and their stability- Ho Chi Minh Contact: Geraldine Zareian, Barfoot & Thompson, Browns Bay. Free Dial: 215 2773 M: 021 184 0312 E: g.zareian@barfoot.co.nz

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The Denture Centre has been established on the Shore in Browns Bay for over 20 years. Having worked for the previous owner for the past 10 years, Roushtie has now taken over ownership of The Denture Centre. He has been in the dental profession for 40 years, with 30 of those spent in the UK, where he had his own laboratory. Roushtie is now joined by Clinical Dental Technician, Lee Carlyle, who also has many years of experience. Roushtie and Lee believe that what separates them from others is not what they do, but how they do it. The key to making quality dentures is the combination of experience, technical knowledge and quality craftsmanship. Other factors involved include clear communication, listening to their patient’s needs, clearly explaining each process involved and offering honest advice along the way in order to achieve optimum results. The practice has finely tuned specialisations that complement each other perfectly and are committed to making dentures that are individually designed for each patient. Roushtie and Lee take great pride in the quality of their workmanship. They are committed to ongoing professional development and use the latest techniques and processes. All patients receive personalised care and attention and you will never be rushed into a decision. The Denture Centre is upstairs at 45 Clyde Road, Browns Bay. Phone 09 479 2220 for a free, no obligation consultation.

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There has been some positive changes at Ray White Browns Bay Mike Kinsella (Sales Manager) explains about how Ray White Browns Bay approaches Real Estate.

Question: What makes Ray White different to other Agencies? Answer: Ray White sells over 3 million dollars’ worth of property every hour. Sellers know that it is about attracting buyers and with our national and international coverage, we have a distinct advantage to network throughout the world through the Ray White network. Question: Do you sell the most amount of homes? Answer: Our goal is to achieve the best price we can for sellers. That comes with great negotiation skills, innovative marketing and excellent communication. We strive as individuals and as a business to assess our performance and make positive improvement that will give our clients the best experience. Question: What about discounts? Answer: As per my previous statement our goal is not to discount but to get a premium price for seller’s properties. This is where good negotiation skills come into play and understanding that good negotiators deliver better value.

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Question: How do you get the best price? Answer: The best price is achieved by creating demand. Today’s market is not a regional market from years gone by, but a global market that requires new approaches and leveraging our local and global network. Question: What about staff at the Browns Bay office? Answer: We have invested in staff and upskilled them to meet the requirements of the real estate market. We have recruited some top agents who are locals and very experienced in successfully selling and marketing properties. It is about staff engagement and support that nurtures success. Our door is always open to other real estate professionals who also want to achieve the best value for their clients and deliver the highest standard of experience for sellers and buyers. On behalf of Ronald McDonald House Charities, we are collecting gifts that will help over 400 families whose children are receiving medical treatment (see below).

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If you are unable to deliver to us we will pick up the present from you. I hope people can help with giving to this great Christmas charity and make this a really special time for those children and families. Call us on 09 477 2302 or Mike Kinsella on 021 950 451

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Bays People: Andy Lane

Andy's crazy about cricket! East Coast Bays Cricket Club Premier captain Andy Lane is crazy about cricket. Earlier this year, Andy and his batting partner achieved a record partnership which was noted by their club and Auckland Cricket. The Rangitoto College old boy has lofty goals, he’s focused on making the Auckland Aces team (he's currently in the Auckland Aces) and ultimately becoming a Black Cap. The North Shore local lives and works on the Shore and is currently studying for a National Diploma in Quantity Surveying. Andy answered a few questions for Browns Bay Magazine about his sport, goals and why there’s no place like home! COURTNEY BENNETT: How did you get into cricket? ANDY LANE: For as long as I can remember I've been playing cricket. It all started with those fierce back yard battles against my older brother Richard. CB: What’s the best part about playing for your club? AL: For me it all comes down to my values, pride and family plays a huge part. So the best thing about playing at East Coast Bays is being able to cross that boundary line with my brother Richard by my side. CB: What will 2017 bring for you? AL: My goals for 2017 is to be able to keep pushing for higher honours while still staying in the moment and by doing so make the Auckland Aces side. CB: Who is your favourite cricket player (past or present) and why? AL: Sir Garry (Garfield) Sobers is my favourite all time cricketer because of his all round ability. Not only a destructive batsman but could as well bowl left-arm fast-medium, slow left-arm orthodox and slow left-arm chinaman. He was also brilliant and super sharp in the field. CB: What are your cricketing goals? AL: It's quite simple, I want to see how far I can go with the game and be able to sustain my position at that level. Ideally my dream is that I want to play for New Zealand and to have longevity as a Black Cap. CB: Why would you encourage young people to play sport? AL: My encouragement would be focused on inspiring the younger

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people to have fun, grow friendships and accomplish their goals or dreams through sport. CB: What sort of stuff do you do off the cricket pitch? AL: I am currently in my final year studying a National Diploma in Quantity Surveying. As well as having a full time job as a Junior Estimator for Maxxcon Ltd. We are a residential quantity surveying company based in Milford. CB: Do you play or follow any other sports? AL: As most young adults I like to consider myself handy (at best) with the golf clubs in hand. But other than that the Sky Sport channels are my go to! CB: What’s the best part about your community? AL: The freedom on offer. I've been lucky enough to have lived in other countries for short periods of time and the expression ‘theres no place like home’ really does ring true. The East Coast Bays on the North Shore is such a free and beautiful part of the world. I consider myself very lucky to call it my home.

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Real Estate News with Lily Zhang, Barfoot & Thompson

More Auckland buyers looking to settle in Northland Northland is no longer just popular with Auckland investors, but also with people who are looking to settle. "Our Northland team reports that initially they were dealing with Auckland rental investors who were buying two or three properties at auction sight unseen,â&#x20AC;? said Peter Thompson, Managing Director of Barfoot & Thompson. "That trend has been replaced with people who are now looking to settle in Northland." Who is moving to Northland? Many of the sales weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing are to retirees, who, having sold up in Auckland, are buying properties in Northland in the $600,000 to $700,000 price range. Buying in the same price range, are those who are preparing for retirement, but renting out their property in the meantime. "This influx has been positive for Northland, and has contributed to a rising market in terms of sales numbers and prices," says Mr Thompson. "Mangawhai now has a large permanent community who have either found work locally, or are commuting to the North Shore on a daily basis."

Whangarei popular with Aucklanders In Whangarei, the One Tree Point development at Whangarei Heads and the city centre have been of particular interest to Aucklanders. Kerikeri 'very affordable' Locals in Kerikeri say that Aucklanders rate local property as 'very affordable'. "The closeness of Kerikeri Airport to the town centre has also overcome the concerns some Aucklanders have about relocating north," said Mr Thompson. Average sale prices in Northland Northland - $459,000, a 25 per cent increase in the past 12 months Whangarei - $377,000, a 22 per cent increase in the past 12 months Kerikeri - $434,000, a 46 per cent increase in the past 12 months Mangawhai and Mangawhai Heads - $371,000, a 24 per cent increase in the past 12 months

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Little Greece: Greek Delicatessen, Browns Bay

Exciting new products in-store at Little Greece The team at Little Greece in Browns Bay is happy to introduce a new and exciting line of Frozen Greek Filo Pastries – FILOSOPHY. Using the finest of ingredients in the most inspiring recipes, the end result is an incredibly tasty line of filo products that manage to excel in quality and match different dietary habits, creating a new tasteful experience.

Using the finest of ingredients in the most inspiring recipes, the end result is an incredibly tasty line of filo products that manage to excel in quality… The best things in life are often passed down from one generation to the next and Greek recipes are living proof of that! Greek cooking traditions date back thousands of years. Greeks today eat some of the same dishes their ancestors did in ancient times. The making of PIE, (pita, in greek), comes from antiquity. The ancient Greeks, the first to record food recipes, inform us that

pies were served during symposiums. There are literally hundreds of different types of pies. Every Greek region has some form of pie made from local ingredients. A perfect choice for the whole family which will not disappoint! Together with the above, Little Greece continues to offer a great variety of Authentic Greek Products. From everyone at Little Greece, we wish you a Merry Christmas! Little Greece, Greek Delicatessen Open Monday - Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-3pm 6 Wilk Lane, Browns Bay facebook.com/tastegreece www.tastegreece.co.nz

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Sushi, Donburi and lovely classical music! Browns Bay loves Sushi-Ya, which is located at 74 Clyde Road, just over the road from Deep Creek Brewery. SushiYa is an established business that has been providing ‘Sushi and Donburi’ for locals for over a decade. Mr YangKyu – also known as Lucas – is the proud new owner of Sushi-Ya. Angela Johnson from the Browns Bay Magazine popped in during November to find out a bit more about Lucas and his plans for Sushi-Ya. I was delighted to meet Lucas who is a truly a passionate man, who I discovered has had an interesting life journey. Originally from Seoul in Korea, Lucas was a professional concert pianist. He performed for many years and was a very well known performer in Korea. He has a diploma in performing arts (Piano) from Austria’s University of Bruckner. Lucas also went on to get a doctorate in Music (DMA). He has produced his own CD and in his spare time loves to perform for his family on a grand piano he brought here from Korea. “I have always been a perfectionist”, explained Lucas when quizzed about the success he has enjoyed. It is clear that he is applying the same high standards to Sushi-Ya. He is working very hard to provide a great variety of tasty sushi in Sushi-ya. SushiYa offers many different types of sushi flavours such as chicken, salmon, seafood, vegetable and some deep- fried items. Lucas and his team are also becoming very well known in Browns Bay for their sensational Donburi dishes. As most will know these include a bowl of rice, salad and chicken with a delicious secrete sauce. This special sauce recipe is exclusive to Lucas and his team at Sushi-Ya. Not content to just turn out some of the best Sushi and Donburi in town, Lucas hopes to have a concert in Browns Bay sometime in the future for his customers. Something that I am sure they will eagerly look forward to, now his interesting musical background has been exposed in print! I have no hesitation in recommending Sushi- Ya to readers. It’s a great place to visit for a healthy meal, and you never know you may also get to listen to some of Lucas’ lovely classical music.

We, at Greville Dental, are excited to offer patients Invisalign as well as traditional orthodontic treatment. Most patients are aware of the benefits of having their teeth straightened, but not everyone knows that it can be done without anyone noticing. Now there is no reason not to have a perfect smile. Invisalign takes a modern approach to straightening teeth, using a custom-made series of aligners created for you and only you. These aligners are made of smooth, comfortable and virtually invisible plastic that you simply wear over your teeth. Wearing the aligners will gradually and gently shift your teeth into place, based on the exact movements your dentist plans out for you. There are no metal brackets to attach and no wires to tighten. You simply pop in a new set of aligners approximately every two weeks, until your treatment is complete and you achieve the confident smile that you’ve always wanted. The best part about the whole process is that most people won’t even know you’re straightening your teeth. How much does Invisalign cost? In most cases, Invisalign treatment is comparable to traditional braces. However, as with other medical treatments, only your doctor can determine the cost, based on your specific needs. Please call our surgery for more details on cost of treatment, we currently offer a free initial consultation. Does Invisalign really work? Yes. Over four million patients with a wide variety of dental challenges have been treated with Invisalign clear aligners. The number of Invisalign smiles grows daily. Why wait. You can now afford it too.... Greville Road Dental, 18 Hauraki Crescent, Pinehill

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Bays News: Erica Stanford

Browns Bay Picture Framing

You name it and Peter will frame it! Browns Bay Picture Framing is your one-stop quality framing shop owned and operated by Peter Tse. Peter has been the owner now for almost a year and let’s just say that locals can’t get enough of his service! Well known for his perfection, Peter can frame any art piece, photograph Peter Tse. or any item you may wish to display. With a wide variety of frames to choose from Peter can help you choose the right frame for your master piece. Local artists rave about his skills and how happy they are with his work and when it comes to choosing the perfect frame Peter has a great selection all in store. All framing projects undertaken are personally handled and attended to by Peter on the premises. After meeting Peter and seeing some of his work, I too was impressed with the standard of service offered and the framing was fantastic. “After all a good framer is hard to find!” Peters motto is simple and to the point – You name it and Peter will frame it! There is no substitute for experience or quality and top service is guaranteed. Bring your precious painting or captured memory into Peter to make it perfect for someone special this Christmas. Sometimes the best presents are the ones with the most thought behind them and a well framed piece offers enjoyment for many years to come. Pop in and talk to Peter today, about your master piece… Seek and you will find Peter at: Browns Bay Picture Framers, 3 Inverness Road, Browns Bay Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm, Saturday 9.30am to 3pm. Phone: 09 479 4501, brownsbayframe@clear.net.nz.

Erica Stanford to replace Murray McCully in East Coast Bays After 30 years as MP for the East Coast Bays, Hon Murray McCully announced his decision not to seek the electorate nomination for the seat earlier this year. Local resident and Browns Bay Business Association Chair Erica Stanford has been selected by National to Erica Stanford replace McCully and will contest the East Coast Bays electorate at the 2017 General Election. Erica Stanford is a born and bred East Coast Bays local, community advocate, mother, former export sales manager, and television producer. She met her husband Kane at Rangitoto College, and they live in Okura with their young daughter and son. Erica currently works in the local electorate office of Murray McCully in Browns Bay. “I’m really thrilled to be chosen and grateful for the support I’ve received throughout the selection process," Mrs Stanford says. “Having been raised here, and now in turn raising my own kids here, I’m not exaggerating when I say I think it’s the best place to live in Auckland. “We have a strong sense of community, fantastic and hardworking local businesses, great schools, and a stunning natural environment. I am now looking forward to going out and earning the right to be the next strong local voice for East Coast Bays." The East Coast Bays electorate covers the north-eastern suburbs of Auckland’s North Shore including Long Bay, Browns Bay, and Rothesay Bay, and extends west to cover Albany, Rosedale and Schnapper Rock. While the electorate’s boundaries have changed numerous times, the general area has been represented by Murray McCully since 1987. “From watching Murray up-close working for him, as one of his constituents, and seeing his work for New Zealand on the world stage, I know I’ve got big shoes to fill,” Erica says.

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Come and get your hair done by the MOST AWARDED HAIRDRESSING COMPANY in NEW ZEALAND. NEW LOOK BOOKS OUT NOW with some stunning looks for Summer 2016/2017 We have Rodney Wayne gift Voucher's available along with Christmas Hair care packs of your favorite brands and some great stocking filler ideas. For those who deserve Great Hair everyday spoil them with the Limited Edition GHD Luxe range.

We would like to congratulate Sarah for getting Highly Commended Stylist of the Year and Stacey for being awarded Highly Commended Floor Manager of the Year. Also we would like to give a HUGE THANK YOU to the Browns Bay community for their support during our Breast Cancer Fundraiser day. We were proud to have raised $1500 for the Breast Cancer Foundation.

Sips of the season at Starbucks The holiday season has arrived and Starbucks® Browns Bay is filled with seasonal beverages, food and merchandise. Customers can enjoy the sips of the season as Starbucks holiday handcrafted beverages have returned: A favorite returns - better and crunchier! Ring in the Christmas season with steamed milk, espresso and toffee nut syrup. The beverage is topped with whipped cream and a new toffee crunch topping. The beloved Gingerbread Latte features the warm flavours of gingerbread combined with espresso. Finished with a spice-infused whipped cream and a brown sugar drizzle. This year we have bought in an exclusive holiday beverage. The Santa Hat Dark Mocha has decadent dark mocha, topped with a playfully crafted Santa Hat made with classic and Strawberry whipped cream - a dollop of snowy white whipped cream completes the “hat”. These are the perfect beverages to celebrate the season. Try them hot, iced or as a frappuccino. Don’t forget all beverages are customised to your liking, simply let our friendly staff know how you like your beverage. Every year at Starbucks we bring out our Christmas Red Cups, and this year we have 12 different designs for you to collect. These 12 designs are created by our own customers from all around the world. We are offering a thoughtful selection of gifts this holiday, including packaged Christmas Blend coffee, merchandise and gift vouchers. Come on over and join in on the festivities, we have a range of special offers for our Browns Bay magazine readers, below. Starbucks Browns Bay, 55 Clyde Road 09 478 5155, www.starbucks.co.nz

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Bays People: Angela Johnson, Browns Bay Magazine

Browns Bay Mag – locals love it! Over the past couple of years we have have provided coverage for local businesses, highlighted great events and brought you interesting news items in our 'local' Browns Bay Magazine. The magazine is proudly produced for the Browns Bay Business Association by Benefitz, with the aim of putting a spotlight on 'everything local' in Browns Bay and the Bays. And it is not just a magazine... we are also online via www.brownsbay.org.nz and the one and only Browns Bay Facebook Page – Browns Bay and Friends. During November, as this issue was going together, Publisher Aidan Bennett of Benefitz put these questions to Angela Johnson about her involvement with the Browns Bay Mag. She is the sales and content dynamo who is on the ground in Browns Bay ferreting out the businesses, people and news that make the magazine tick. AIDAN BENNETT: What is your favourite memory to date while working on the magazine? ANGELA JOHNSON: The highlight of my work to date would be photographing Prince Harry when he visited the AUT Millennium. I just happened to be standing in the perfect spot at the right time to take the perfect photos! AB: Who can advertise in the Browns Bay Mag and how? AJ: The magazine is all about local. So anyone or any business locally in the Bays area can advertise in the magazine and simply book by calling me or emialing me (details below). We can even help with all the content – we love doing it! AB: As a local do you have a favourite coffee shop in Browns Bay? AJ: Yes, we have lots of wonderful cafes and eateries don't we. My top pick at the moment for cafes is Warawara for their service, quality and an organic coffee. Followed closely by the Coffee Club and La Tropezienne. AB: What is your goal for 2017? AJ: My magazine goal is to encourage all locals to buy locally. It is just amazing what great things you can buy from Browns Bay. Our local stores really go out of their way to provide top quality products and they are often of a far higher quality than some of the bigger

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Aidan Bennett and Angela Johnson stores elsewhere. Our local businesses also offer great promotions and vouchers for better value throughout this wonderful magazine as well! AB: What other organisations are you part of? AJ: I am on the Browns Bay Business Association board and I am also a sales agent for Ray White selling local residential real estate. AB: Are you a true local? AJ: Yes, absolutely. I grew up here, went to Browns Bay Primary School in the days of the ‘maypoles’’ and then Northcross followed by Rangitoto College. AB: Why did you volunteer yourself to work on this magazine. AJ: I believe in keeping our seaside communities alive and prosperous. Having grown up here it is truly a joy for me to help and give something back to the community. I love advertising, Browns Bay and the Browns Bay Mag. Most of all I want people local to buy local! AJ: Merry Christmas to you all! Angela Johnson, Browns Bay Magazine – Phone 021 107 6637 or email: brownsbay@channelmag.co.nz

Bath Boutique: Browns Bay

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

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Unique gifts and bath products New and exciting in Browns Bay, Bath Boutique offers unique gifts and delicious bath products. Greg and Leanne Martell are pleased to offer you a carefully selected ethical range of quality products from New Zealand and around the world. We have such a fabulous wealth of talent here in New Zealand, we really wanted to provide a platform for smaller unique artisans to showcase their works. We have artisans from both the North and South Island, from art prints, ceramics, jewellery, skincare, candles, stationary and more! Paired with quality certified Fair Trade products from around the world, we think we have the perfect mix for our customers. We have product for babies, children, men and women, and have tried our best to ensure high quality at excellent prices. We carefully select products that are just a little bit different. Examples of the beautiful products we carry can be seen each week in our display window. We have bath robes, leather handbags, cushions and linen, essential oils, soaps and lotions, candles, jewellery, blankets and towels, bath bombs, natural rubber baby accessories, skincare, brushes and combs, mens grooming products, totes, art prints, bath mats, plants and more! We would love the opportunity to help you find that perfect gift, and we will even gift wrap it for you! Bath Boutique, 3B Inverness Road, beside the Red Cross Shop and Soulshine Cafe. We are open seven days for your convenience: Monday-Saturday 9-5:30, Sunday 10-4. Phone: 475 5677 web: www.bathboutique.co.nz email: leanne@bathboutique.co.nz

It wasn’t even a dream 13 years ago when as part of my job I started speaking at Rotary Clubs, Schools, RSAs, Age Concerns the odd corporate here and there. As experiences increased the job created a dream and I thought I’d position myself in front of the bureaus – agencies that represent professional speakers. The best response I got was “you’re on our newsletter database”. It’s nice to get a response but essentially this meant I was on the wrong side of the business. In hindsight my ambition was ahead of my readiness, but my drive at the time was to turn rejection into affection, so I kept speaking, my audiences got bigger, things got more professional and when the bureau newsletter arrived in my mailbox I wasn’t intimidated by the speakers that were being promoted but I was inspired by them and I wanted to play with them. How do we handle rejection? How do we find our competitive advantage to turn rejection into affection? “I want to speak in New York City.” That’s what I said to others and that’s what happened, cool aye. That’s the short story but through a celebration of the human spirit and an attitude fuelled by belief we can achieve. Last month one of the major bureaus that has now represented me for five years put me on the same platform as rock star US speaker Ross Bernstein. I say rock star as he’s spoken on platforms that I dream to speak on. In a nutshell he’s a peak performance speaker who takes lessons he’s leant from interviewing the world's greatest athletes and shares them with business so they can become their own champions – he is a legend to check out. In an interview with Wayne Gretzky, who’s the NHL’s (National Hockey League) all time leader in goals and all time leader in assists but with twice as many assists as goals, Ross asked him about that. Wayne said, “A goal makes one guy happy, but an assist makes two guys happy.” The more I hear the stories that give me goosebumps, the more I meet people behind big dreams, the more I come to realize that our true success isn’t determined by what we achieve individually but how we learn from our own experiences to create momentum and success for others. New York said, “Yes Cam”; the bureaus said, “Yes Cam” thanks to those (many of whom are readers of this awesome magazine) who had seen ways that they could assist, the assistance making many people very happy. As we head into our New Year, what goals do we believe in for ourselves and who can we assist to make 2017 the most awesome season yet? Cheers to the festive season!

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Arts News: Lake House Arts

Vintage Craft Summer School For the first time Lake House will be offering a Vintage Craft Summer School for adults in the week of the 16th – 22nd Jan! Classes on offer will include flax weaving, encaustic art, ‘vamped up vintage’ – recycled junk into artworks, DIY ceramic homewares and the art of engraving (printing workshop). To learn more and enrol please visit our website: www.vintagecraftschool.org.nz Our school holiday classes will be running from Monday January 23rd – Friday 27th. There will be lots of arty fun to keep the kids occupied in the last week of the holidays – some examples below: Drawing and Painting with Eion Bryant: Wed 25th Jan 10am – 3pm Little Ceramic Houses: Wed 25th Jan 10am – 3pm Stained Glass painting: Friday 27th Jan 10am – 3pm Photography and video: Monday 23rd Jan 10am – 3pm You can enrol and pay via our website www.lakehousearts.org.nz Recent graduates from tertiary art and design schools present works from their graduating portfolios in the INITIATE[s] exhibition series. Lake House Arts is now seeking proposals for the 2017 show from new graduates nationwide. Entries are open to 2015/2016 graduates from tertiary institutions. Please forward your CV with any exhibition history, some images of your graduating portfolio and a statement about the works you would like to show to: manager@lakehousearts.org.nz. All mediums welcome.

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2016 AIMES Award winners announced Pole vaulter and Olympic bronze medal winner Eliza McCartney has taken the top award at this year’s AIMES Awards in Takapuna. Eliza won the Supreme AIMES Award as well as the AIMES Sport Award. Held at the Bruce Mason Centre on Saturday November 12th, the annual AIMES Awards (Arts, Innovation, Music, Education, Sport and Service to the Community) are promoted by the North Harbour Club, a group of local business and community leaders aspiring to help talented youth achieve even higher. “I’m very grateful for the ongoing support from the North Harbour Club, from being 2016 AIMES Award recipients, from left: Miller Christensen-Yule (Music Award); Joel Granger awarded the Emerging Talent Award in 2014 (Arts Award); Eliza McCartney (Sport and Supreme Award); Michael McDonald (Education Award); Avalon Biddle (Judges Award); Joseph Bergin (Service to the Community Award). to being the recipient of the prestigious Supreme AIMES Award this year," said Eliza McCartney after being presented with the award by North Harbour Club Patron Peter Menzies. "The support given from the community I Supreme Award & AUT Millennium AIMES Sport Award, $30,000 – live and train in is invaluable”. Eliza McCartney (19), pole vaulter This year there were 150 AIMES applications, presenting a Bruce Mason Centre AIMES Arts Award, $15,000 challenging task for the team of judges. Joel Granger (22), actor/singer Chair of the AIMES Awards Judges Andrea Davies says, “The quality of the applicants was once again extremely high which created Massey University AIMES Innovation Award, $15,000 a real challenge for the Judging Panel. Each of the 2016 AIMES Award Sian Simpson (25), entrepreneur Albany Toyota AIMES Music Award, $15,000 winners is highly talented with a very bright future ahead of them. “The judges felt very humbled to meet such inspiring young people Miller Christensen-Yule (25), singer / songwriter Kristin School AIMES Education Award, $15,000 who have such a strong affiliation to North Harbour. New Zealand Michael McDonald (24), scholar/engineer certainly has a bright future knowing that there are so many young ASB AIMES Service to the Community Award, $15,000 people building fantastic careers for themselves. The winners are all leaders, which is just what our country wants to see coming through.” Joseph Bergin (24), lawyer & community development AIMES Judges Special Award, $15,000 Sue Stanaway, Chair of the Junior Excellence Awards Judging Avalon Biddle (24), motorcycle road racer Panel says, “This year, for the second year we have included the Junior Excellence Awards as part of the AIMES Awards offering and have been inspired and excited by the strong calibre of applicants in this 10 – 13 year age group. “We judged some amazing young people breaking national and world records in their age category and with aspirations to continue Sponsored by Bellingham Wallace Accountancy competing on the world stage and striving for excellence. At the Emma Lane (19) - dancer, singer interviews our winners were confident, focused and charming and Andrew Coshan (23) - singer/dancer/actor it was a real pleasure to be able to hear their story and support their Scott Wilson (21) - mechatronics engineering achievements.” Jacky Siu (20) - musician/cellist The Junior Excellence Awards are the first stepping-stone on the Alexia Hilbtertidou (17) - service to the community AIMES Awards journey with all the applicants being encouraged to Kate (18) & Greta (16) Stewart – yachting (received $8,000) reapply in the future to have the opportunity of being recipients of an Florida Fatanitavake (18) - rugby player AIMES Emerging Talent Award or an AIMES Award. The awards are divided into three parts. The AIMES Awards (the Supreme winner is selected from within this group), the AIMES Emerging Talent Awards and the Junior Excellence Awards section. To be nominated for these awards, recipients must display excellence in the areas of the Arts, IT, Innovation, Music, Education, Sport and Sponsored by Library Lane/NZ Force Construction Service to the Community. Satine Finer-Neuhauser (13) - musician/singer/actor/dancer On the Friday night prior to the AIMES Awards Gala Dinner, Henry Meng (12) - pianist the AIMES Emerging Talent Awards were made to another seven Rico Bearman (13) - BMX exceptional young people, and a further six youngsters received Nadia Evans (12) - athletics Junior Excellence Awards to help them reach their future potential. At Daniel Stoddart (13) Gymnast the Gala Dinner on Saturday night seven recipients received AIMES Northcross Kapa Haka Group, Northcross Intermediate Awards. Since its inception the North Harbour Club has made awards and The North Harbour Club and Charitable Trust grants of more than $1.83 million to talented youth, and this year’s For more information on the North Harbour Club visit: winners collectively receive $180,000 in support to attain even higher excellence in their fields thanks to the Club’s 160 plus members. www.northharbourclub.co.nz

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Education: Long Bay College

2017 Prefects

Long Bay College is very proud to announce its Prefect Body for 2017. They are as follows: Head Boy: Alex Quinn, Head Girl: Savannah Schreuder, Deputy Head Boy: Jono Hohaia, Deputy Head Girl: Rebekah Walton School and Community Culture Prefects: Gabriella Jones, Donovan Clemow, Jode Lee, Aarron Todd Sports Leaders: Josh van der Sande, Rosie Dawson. Prefects: Krista Barnaby, Katelyn Hilton, Marco van der Merwe, Sophie Nuttall, Brianna Thomas. Academic Leaders: Blake Johns, Ashleigh Patton. Prefects: Douglas Maynard, Zanri Beukes, Peter Briesh, Catriona Miller, Tess James. Arts Leaders: Kane Evans, Briana Gordhan. Prefects: River Ivatt, Thomas Harris, Sophie Choi, Oliver Knott, Grace Malone. International Leaders: Jason Dockery, Grace Ballinger. Prefects: Anna Atarake, Alina Meusel, Amber Taffs, Brandon Alsen, Ye Lin Seo, April DriscollNgaamo. Digital and Communication Leaders: Matt Cuzner, Sarah Hannah.

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Long Bay College Premier Netball Team Prefects: Connor Kendall Jones, Aimee Tibbotts, Rebecca Ang, Oliver Hayward, Sustainability Leaders: Harry Pearce, Aimee Dickenson. Prefects: Gina Davey, Shaun Watt, Liza Zyuzina, Carla Britz, Rachael McHugh. Long Bay College would also like to congratulate the following students who achieved wonderful success throughout the year and were acknowledged at the 2016

Sports Awards recently: Senior Sportsman of the Year: Jordan Laumatia-Drabble Senior Sportswoman of the Year: Brittany Allison-Carnie Junior Sportsman of the Year: Samuel Roberts Junior Sportswoman of the Year: Kayla Allison-Carnie Sports team of the Year: Premier Netball Team

Bright Sparks at Long Bay College Two Long Bay College Electronics students were amongst the finalists at the National ASB Bright Sparks Competition recently. Year 11 student Ben Fletcher came 3rd in the Engineering category (against mostly Year 13 students from around New Zealand), and won the People’s Choice Award, decided by online voting throughout NZ for his Fishing Torpedo - an invention used to

drop a fishing line out to sea from the beach. Hayden Schimdt (Year 9) won the Engineering (Junior) category with his invention “Tech Grip” - a device that is used by Hand Therapists to determine improvement in grip strength after a hand injury. Hayden also got 2nd place for both the Science and Software category.

The Young Designer Awards The tradition of excellence in Design and Visual Communication continues at Long Bay College. For well over a decade, students of this subject have gained some of the top awards in national competitions and earn mostly excellence and merit grades in NCEA. The Young Designer Awards is an annual, prestigious national design competition for secondary school students, held in Christchurch and judged by a panel of industry experts. Working from a given design brief in a range of categories, two Year 10 students were recently awarded some of the top places in this competition. Congratulations to Emma Smith who won 1st place Residential Architecture, and Bella McMahon who came 2nd place Residential Architecture.

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