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FOR THE HOME WITH HOME FABRICS, TAKAPUNA

Fabric-hunting forays in Frankfurt I cannot, for the life of me, figure out how to use this dammed hotel internet here in Frankfurt, so this update is being typed one letter at a time on my cellphone. Not that it changes my typing speed much. It was -9 degrees here when we got off the plane at 5am yesterday morning. Bit of a shock after the balmy afternoon spent at Poderi Crisci on Waiheke Island the day before. Of course Germany is on strike again. Germany always seems to be on strike. This time it's the buses, meaning that we will need to walk a mile or two, through the snow, to the railway station to get anywhere over the next few days. I have stopped over in Frankfurt many times over the years but never actually visited the city. We asked the obliging Pakistani taxi driver to come back and give us a tour of the city, on an hourly rate, once we had checked in. When he duly arrived at 9am, it was still only half light and snowing gently, but the temperature had increased to a relatively tropical -2 degrees. "Everything to see in Frankfurt is within a radius of five kilometres,” he said proudly. He drove us through all the regular spots: The old city, the opera house, the Rhine, the red light district and the cathedral. Realising we were from New Zealand, his commentary had nothing to do with the sights of Frankfurt, rather it was a ball-byball description of the 1992 Cricket World Cup semi final - the game where where Imran Kahn squared off against Martin Crowe and Inzamam-ul-Haq ran amok with his bowling to destroy New Zealand. This, gloriously in his opinion, left Pakistan to face England in the final. When the driver had finally described the last over of the game, we were less than an hour into the city tour. But he suddenly announced that that was it, there was nothing more to see in the whole of Frankfurt and dropped us, somewhat perplexed, back to our hotel where we still had five hours to wait before we could access our rooms. Still, I was feeling I had made a lucky escape from Auckland. The liver and body weight had taken a severe beating in the month before Christmas, and with yet more friends and rellies to catch up with in early January, it looked like there was yet a lot more damage to be done. I felt certain that, even though I would miss Bad Jelly, things would be a lot drier on the other side of the world. This was possibly my first mistake of 2017. We have come to Frankfurt for Heimtex, the world’s largest home textile fair. It's our first visit here. We have previously visited smaller, boutique fairs in other more remote parts, but the threat of terrorism makes those places less appealing these days and we kidded ourselves that this was a much safer option. I feel like a kid at Christmas. The fair opens tomorrow and we are all chattering excitedly about the new products we will find to bring back home with us. Our business has changed dramatically over the last few years. The big brands we grew up with generally started to be made in the east and the

quality could no longer be relied on. They more often than not appeared, overpriced, in department stores and bulk retailers, only to reappear a few weeks later in a "half price” sale, but this time only a little overpriced. Finding goods of style and quality that were still good value became virtually impossible. So we set out to find new, exclusive and exciting good value products of our own. Today we bring in a large percentage of our own stock; feather products like our duvets, toppers and pillows, sheets, some towels and throws, all types of rollers blinds and cellular blinds. Blind and curtain automation systems are also imported directly by us. Most importantly, an increasing percentage of our designer curtain fabric range, and our exclusive linings are all sourced each year at events like this one. Who knows what we will find tomorrow to bring back home. Of course there has already been lots of beer to taste, pork, frankfurters, strudel and the odd late night. But, by a stroke of luck, I spied a book in the airport book store that, now it is purchased, may provide a reprieve from worrying about all this. It is called "The February Diet ". -Gerald Home Fabrics, 28 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 486 1103 www.homefabrics.co.nz

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Takapuna U3A monthly meeting, Northcote Citizens Hall, 9.45am

Rembrandt Remastered continues at The Depot Artspace, 10.30am – 4pm. Until 19 Feb Northart members' summer show, Northcote Shopping Centre, unil 5 Feb

WAITANGI DAY

Music In Parks: Iva Lamkum, Lisa Wright & The Elected, Greenslade Reserve, Lake Road, Northcote, 1– 4pm

Kids After School Art Classes, Lake House Arts Centre, Takapuna. Until Friday 7 Apr, 4pm–8pm

Zonta North Shore Dinner meeting 6.00 for 7.30pm. Call Gail for details - 021686516

Glenfield Combined Probus Club, Glenfield Memorial Hall, 10am-12pm.

Morning Melodies: Kumeu Vintage Brass. Bruce Mason Centre, 11am. $5.

Tutors’ Showcase, Mairangi Arts Centre, until 1 Mar.

Every Monday Devonport Probus, Rose Centre, 10am12.30pm Tai Chi for beginners, Devonport Community House, 11.30am. Also Wednesdays

2017 Twilight Social Volleyball League Mairangi Bay Beach Volleyball Centre 10-week league starts with grading & have a go. 6pm until sunset. Various grades. Bar open. $350 per team. Runs Tuesdays until March 28th.

Persuasion, by Jane Austen , The PumpHouse Theatre, Killarney Park, Takapuna. Until Sunday 19 Feb 7.30pm/4pm Sun

Auckland Shakespeare in the Park, The PumpHouse, ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’ or ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, 7.30pm. Until 10 Feb. Are Natural Disasters the New Norm? Public lecture, Massey University Albany Campus, Albany, 6–7.30pm

Belmont Bayswater Probus Club, every second Wednesday, The Rose Centre, Belmont, 10am-12pm Exhibition: Recent art from the Community, Mairangi Arts Centre, until 26 Feb

Jim Marjoram On Silent Gays, East Coast Bays Library, Browns Bay, 10.30am –12pm

Kids Athletics Series, weekly until 28 March. Vauxhall Sports Reserve (rugby club grounds), Devonport,.4-6pm. Email: maria@devonportpeninsulatrust.nz

2017 Twilight Social Volleyball League Mairangi Bay Beach Volleyball Centre 10-week league. 6pm until sunset. Various grades. Bar open. $350 per team. Runs Tuesdays until March 28th.

Every Tuesday Harcourts Cooper & Co Beach series, Takapuna Beach, 5pm Pilates In the Park, Browns Bay Beach, 9.30-10.15am. Also Thursdays 9-9.45am Summer Fun Preschool Play – Devonport, Windsor Reserve, Devonport, 9:30– 11am

Every Wednesday Devonport Jets Run, Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, 6-7pm Pilates In the Park, Takapuna Beach Cafe, 10.30-11.15am

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CommunityCalendar This Channel Community Calendar is published monthly for community events. If you would like to include your event please email details to: christine@channelmag.co.nz

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Saturday

Tour De Science - A Science Storytelling Show, Albany House, 575 Albany Highway, Albany Village, 6-7pm

Sunday

Torbay Snorkel Day, Torbay Beach 11am-3pm. See emr.org,nz

Takapuna Snorkel Day, North of the boat ramp at 24 The Promenade, Takapuna, 11am-3pm. See emr.org,nz

Folk in the Park, Band Rotunda, Windsor Reserve, Devonport. 1pm-4pm.

Kristy Bromley, East Coast Folk Club, Senior Citizens’ Social Centre, Torbay, 8-10.30pm

Movies In Parks - Labyrinth Movie 8.30pm – pre-movie kids’ entertainment from 6.30pm, Windsor Reserve, Devonport.

North Harbour Club, Lexus of North Shore Lunch with Sir Ralph Norris, Spencer on Byron, 12pm for 12.30.Until 2.30pm

Flicks & Fun, Browns Bay Beachfront, Browns Bay, 5-10pm.

North Shore Performing Arts Dance competition, Feb 24-26, Kaipatiki Theatre, Glenfield College Call President Alan Reekie on 09 410 4086 for more details.

20th Lakeside Multicultural Festival, The PumpHouse Theatre, Killarney Park, Takapuna, 1-5pm

Families in Parks, Milford Reserve, 3.30-6pm.

Takapuna Beach Cup New Zealand's Premier Outrigger and Paddle Festival, Takapuna Beach. Until 19 Feb.

Free composting course, Lake House Arts Centre, 10am-12pm Milford Vive La France Festival and Market Day, Milford Town Centre, 10am-3pm The Rocky Horror Picture Show Genderbend special, The Vic, Devonport, 8:30pm – 12am

Gateball NZ Team Competition, Takapuna Croquet Club. Also 18 Feb.

Flicks & Fun, Browns Bay Beachfront, Browns Bay, 5-10pm. Also Sat 25 February

French Festival market, Hurstmere Green, Takapuna, 3-7pm. Remain in Light, by Stephen Sinclair, The Pumphouse Theatre, 8pm. Until 4 March. Organ Recital, Takapuna Methodist Church, featuring Hans Hielscher from Wiesbaden Cathedral, 7.30pm. Browns Bay Record Fair, St Anne's Hall, Browns Bay, 9am – 3pm

Squash Auckland Summer Beach Series, Devonport Wharf, Marine Square, Devonport, 11am–3pm 'Family Reunion', Warwick & Kitty Brown Collection, Northart, Northcote, until 12 March

2017 Auckland International Track Challenge, AUT Millennium, 17 Antares Place, Mairangi Bay, 3.30–7.30pm

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Every Friday Chair Yoga for people with limited mobility, The Rose Centre, Belmont, 10.4511.30am Club 55 – Tenpin Bowling, Xtreme Entertainment, Target Court, 10am

Every Saturday Devonport Toy Library, Devonport Community House, 9-11am Crystal Visions market, Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am-4pm

Every Sunday Kennedy Park WWII Trust Tunnel Opening, every second Sunday, Kennedy Park, 11am-2pm. Browns Bay Sunday Market, 25 Anzac Rd, Browns Bay, 7am–12pm Takapuna Sunday Market, Anzac Street carpark, 7-11am

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181B Greenhithe 181BGreenhithe Greenhithe Road, Road, Greenhithe Auction 10.00am, Wed 22 Feb 2017 (unless sold prior) 28 Northcroft Street, Takapuna View Sat & Sun 1.15 - 2.00pm www.bayleys.co.nz/1450801 Victoria Bidwell

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CONTENTS COVER FEATURES

MILFORD

48 Murrays Bay Birdman Festival

Milford News

52 Channel Interview: Peter Wolfkamp 30 Love on the Shore

54 Destination Devonport

FEATURES 1

DEVONPORT

For the Home: Home Fabrics

28 Shop the Shore

ARTS

36 Channel People - On your Bike

20 The PumpHouse

46 Channel Interview: Carol Dumbleton

20 The Rose Centre

The Vic

70 Channel People - Our Recipe

Lake House Arts Centre

73 The Healthy Channel: John Appleton

75 Northart

Channel People - My Dog and Me

102 North Shore History with David Verran 110 The Channel Crossword

OUT & ABOUT 02 Community Calendar 10

Out & About on the Shore

EDUCATION 77

Glenfield College

78 Kristin School

80 Westlake Girls' High School 82 Westlake Boys' High School

EATING OUT

84 Long Bay College

85 Pinehurst School

Eating Out Feature: Bird on a Wire

23 Eating Out: Restaurant Listings

86 Takapuna Grammar

24 Eating Out Feature: Zomer

87 Rosmini College

TAKAPUNA BEACH 34 Views from the Beach with TBBA

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FROM THE EDITOR

It’s Summer and We’re Flying! Metaphorically, the team here at Channel has come flying into this year refreshed and ready to launch into all that Shore life has to offer in 2017. And quite literally, we hope to be physically flying when we launch over the water in the recently announced Birdman Festival this summer. News of the event, to be held in Murrays Bay on Saturday 1st April (and it’s not an April Fool), prompted lots of laughs in the office as Aidan wrote up a feature on this spectacle that Channel, and our publisher Benefitz, has got right behind. The community event not only promises to be a laugh a minute, but will bring people to the Shore, show off creativity, and make some great memories. The new wharf has been a favourite jumping spot for many this summer, my boy included and it’ll be fun to see how far the birdmen - and women - can fly, or fall, from there in April. Get busy on your ideas now ready for lift off! Some incredible young people on the Shore who are already taking off in their respective fields are honoured in this double issue, which combines the Northside magazine on the reverse. This annual publication celebrates the achievements and ambitions of the winners of the North Harbour Club’s AIMES Awards. Every year, we are staggered by the calibre of those receiving honours for excellence in their field, and our reverse cover acknowledges Olympic pole vaulting medallist Eliza McCartney as a shining example of this - she was named AIMES Supreme Award Winner. Northside magazine certainly provides assurance that the future of the Shore is in good hands. Falling in love is topical this month, and we had fun chatting to some gorgeous local couples about what makes their relationships work, ahead of this Valentine’s month. ‘Love on the Shore’ takes many forms and we’re grateful to those

Janet knows the North Shore market nd a solution for YOU! The Channel team: Aidan Bennett, Christine Young, Crystal Sharp, Bridget Phillips, Heather Vermeer.

who allowed us an insight into their lives and love stories. What constitutes progress is often questionable, but here at Channel we strive to keep positive about the Shore and enjoyed hearing Peter Wolfkamp’s take on future development for Devonport. The locally-based familiar face from The Block NZ and regular radio fixture discusses the changing face of village life should it stay or should it grow? And finally, don’t be stuck for ideas on what to treat someone special with this February 14th, be love-inspired by our Valentine’s Shop the Shore gift guide. Go on, make someone’s day…

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APARTMENT LIVING WITH PREMIUM REAL ESTATE

What is the right apartment for you? The Premium Real Estate team provides the expertise to ensure you make the perfect decision. Alison Parker of Premium Real Estate is regularly approached by clients considering their first apartment purchase and has found that while there are a variety reasons for them to be considering an apartment option the factors they need to consider are very similar. Firstly Alison suggests you need to put aside the time to think about what it is you are looking for and how you like to go about your daily life. For example is a view over the water more important to you than having direct access and a small garden? Are you still planning to host the family Christmas or are you more likely to entertain elsewhere? An experienced real estate salesperson with knowledge of the apartment market can help walk you through the decision making process required to narrow down what may be the most suitable option for your personal needs. The right apartment for you is the one that works best with your aspirational, or at least actual, life style. With relatively limited and often closely held existing stock available, for many the best option can be to look at buying from the plans and for this Alison says there are some very important factors for potential buyers to be aware of. It is really important to research the developer in order to gather the confidence you need that they have the ability to deliver a final product to the specifications in the agreed timeframe. Understanding how they have performed in the past will be a good lead as to how they will approach the current project. It is also useful to understand their partners in the project, the architect, the construction company and the real estate firm. The combined experience of these parties is core to the success of the development. Undertake a detailed review of the plans and related documents. Understand how the apartment will be laid out, what light is provided and views it has and assess the quality of the build including the fixtures and fittings. In addition consider the wider aspect of the development in terms of communal spaces, green areas and shared facilities. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take for granted the security and saftey components including fire protection and physical access. If there is a showroom, visit it and walk the neighbourhood to get a good feel for what living there would be like. Understand the contract and, of course, have legal advice. Ensure that there is a solicitor's approval clause in the contract. There are some key aspects of the contract to look at including: deposit arrangements, treatment of accrued interest, conditional period and settlement date. It is important to understand the factors that could alter settlement date and arrangements for changes to plans and specifications or any post-settlement maintenance. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want your lovely new apartment to come with any unwanted surprises. To further avoid surprises, if this is your first time buying a unit titled property then you may not be familiar with how they operate for example the role and costs associated with the body corporate. You will want to investigate rules attached to the body corporate and identify any restrictions such as those relating to pets or use of common areas. Apartment living can provide a wonderful enjoyable lifestyle. It

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IAN JONES AT THE POYNTON Former All Black lock and local Milford resident Ian Jones was the guest speaker at The Poynton Retirement Village dinner, held at the village on Friday November 25th. A large number of The Poynton residents were treated to an engaging address by the All Black great – affectionately known as Kamo – who has gone on to become a commentator and television presenter since hanging up his boots. In true Ian Jones style he also announced to the crowd that the fee he received for the speaking engagement was being donated for sports teams at the local schools his youngsters attend. Ian mixed with The Poynton residents and the Channel Mag camera was there in the thick of the action!

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CELEBRATING COMMUNITY IN HINEMOA STREET Highbury House on Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead, held a celebration of its community to wrap up the year, which included a delicious array of different foods, market stalls, kids’ activities and music. Highbury House provides the community with a range of educational, social, and active classes for all ages, as well as being home to an Early Learning Centre for pre-school children and after school care programmes. The street party was held in conjunction with ‘Beyond the Fence’, a group of local volunteers who are dedicated to inspiring and strengthening relationships within our commmunites. The party also included other businesses along Hinemoa Street, and a large crowd enjoyed themselves on a stunning North Shore day.

Sarah Bartlett, Clive and Elise Whitehead, Lea Tisch, Leah Whitehead.

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WRITING FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS Women from the North Shore women's network, OWN, celebrated the launch of the second volume of their writing groups' story book at OWN's end of year function. The event to officially launch 'Writing for Future Generations' included musical items and tantalising snippets read from several stories included in the book, before a celebratory luncheon. Members and guests acknowledged the efforts of the publishing team, Anne Briggs, Patricia Russell and Cherrie Keane, in collating this second volume of short stories from the Browns Bay and Beach Haven writing groups, OWN hopes that in recording their stories, its members will keep the past alive for future generations.

Anne Mutu, Yvonne Bean, Enid Hillier, Wendy MacLeod.

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JAZZ ON THE GREEN Jazz on the Green with beanbags - the event name said it all. On Friday 13 January jazz kicked off a weekend of music and entertainment at Takapuna Green, complete with craft beverages, wine bars, food trucks, and the beach (of course!). Music lovers of all ages chilled out on bean bags in the afternoon sun to relax to some of New Zealand's finest jazz musicians, including the Nairobi Trio, La Luna and the Gadjos and the Black Coffee Jazz Ensemble to name just a few who entertained crowds from 2-9pm. The free three-day festival was organised by the Takapuna Beach Business Association, with Jazz on the Green followed by the R18 Sun and Sound Music Beach Festival on Saturday and Takapuna Family Beach Day/Music in Parks on Sunday.

Carolyn Thrupp, Chip Dawson, Litisha Rogers, Sue Lewis.

Felipe Guio, Angie Trejos, Valeria Ladino.

Tom McRae, Rachel McRae, Hayden Viles, Mandy Viles.

Arapeta Albert, Susan Haddleton, Guy Haddleton, Emma Kershaw.

Jane Pearson, Sarah Tonge, Thomas Gomez, Bertha Delgado.

Rebecca Harrington, Madelaine Harrington, Katie Quirke, Lucy Quirke.

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FUN AND SUN AT TAKAPUNA'S FAMILY BEACH DAY The team from Music in Parks provided free music and lots of fun for the family at the Family Beach Day at Gould Reserve, Takapuna, on Sunday 15th January. The music line-up included Jamie McDell, Sophie Mashlan and Ciaran McMeekan, along with entertainment from The Biggest Little Circus and plenty of rides and slides for the kids. Fun on the beach included a kids beach dig, sand castle competitions, markets and more. Family Beach Day is part of the annual three day Takapuna Summer Days Festival.

Fred, Joseph, Maddy, John and Daniel Byrne.

Bridgette Jackson, Karin Horen, Anna Jobsz, Pania Jean Bennett.

Daniel, Joanna and Charlie McIvor, Isaac, Nadia and Andrew Sorensen, James Muir, Sarah Nevitt, Kylo Leckie.

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SHORESIDE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK Shoreside Theatre's Auckland Shakespeare in the Park celebrated 21 years of outdoor summer performances at The PumpHouse amphitheatre with A Midsummer Night's Dream and the lesser known Love's Labour's Lost. Shakespeare newbies and aficionados from all over Auckland - and beyond - gathered nightly to enjoy the wit (and wisdom) of Shakespeare and the rich nuances of his language in plays presented as they were in Elizabethan times, with the single concession that the casts included women playing female parts. And just as "Women speak two languages - one of which is verbal", so the performances used visual as well as verbal cues to carry the audiences through the action.

Zoe Braithwaite, David Walker, Lucyna Wawrayniak, Nathan Thomas, Gail Thomas.

Greg Clarke, Faye Hatfield, Frank Norman.

Susie Klaver, Rebekah Potter, Emily Klaver, Lyn Pottter.

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BLACK CAPS AT JUNIOR WORLD SERIES 2017 Keen young cricketers from across Auckland converged on the Shore for the annual Junior World Series tournament from 23rd-25th January. Hosted by North Shore Cricket Club, the event is a hugely popular fixture on the local sporting calendar, with children being allocated to different world teams to compete in the three-day event. Black Caps Colin De Grandhomme and Jeet Raval joined players on the final day, along with Breakfast TV's Brodie Kane who broadcast live from the event for the TV One morning news programme.

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Love’s Labour’s Lost and A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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Saturday, January 14 to February 11

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All performances 7.30pm

Gillian Scott, Colin De Grandhomme, Brodie Kane, Jeet Raval.

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World famous organ recitalist in Takapuna What: Hans Hielscher is a cathedral and civic organist in Germany. He has presented over 3000 recitals throughout the world. This is an event not to be missed.

Ojaswin Grover, Nathan Alderson, Kushal Sharma.

When: Saturday 25th February, 7:30pm Where: Takapuna Methodist Church, 427/429 Lake Rd, Takapuna Details: Entry by donation ($20 suggested; children free) in support of a major project to upgrade and refurbish the church organ. This organ is a significant instrument, the largest true pipe organ on the Shore, but is in urgent need of refurbishment and upgrade. Meet Hans over refreshments after the recital. For enquiries call TMC Church office 489 4590, or 418 2494. See also: http://takapuna.methodist.org.nz/category/events Supported by the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Community Arts Fund.

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REMBRANDT COMES TO DEVONPORT Rembrandt has come to Devonport in the form of a huge remastered exhibition at The Depot Artspace. The Clarence Street gallery was packed with guests on opening night as the internationally celebrated travelling exhibition, Rembrandt Remastered was unveiled. The main attraction amongst the 50 digital reproductions of paintings by the 17th century Dutch master, was one of his most famous works, the five-by-four-metre masterpiece, The Nightwatch. Actors in period costume provided canapes,and Devonport's Chris Mullane gave an opening address. On now through to 19 February 2017 daily at 10.30 am – 4pm. Entry $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and children under 12.

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Helen Phillips, Aidan Allen, promoting The Depot's Rembrandt exhibition.

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PERFORMING ARTS NEWS

A round up from The Rose Centre Manager Kath Hair.

The PumpHouse latest from Theatre Director James Bell.

Plenty on offer at The PumpHouse

James Bell

So it’s February already and at the time of writing, we are still waiting for summer to upload. Fortunately, The PumpHouse’s February events calendar has plenty on offer by way of distraction. Jane Austen’s Persuasion: Some of our regular patrons may remember the excellent production Jocelyn Dell Christian and Stephen of Pride and Prejudice Shane Jefferys in Persuasion. Sinclair which was performed at The PumpHouse early 2016 by The Acting Collective, a young and talented company of artists. They return this month with a stage adaptation of Austen’s final novel, the romantic drama/comedy, Persuasion. Terry Hooper directs this adaptation by North Shore writer, Tanya Wheeler, who has set the story in the 1920s. The season opens on Valentine’s Day – sounds like a nice way to celebrate with your beloved. Stephen Sinclair’s Remain in Light: Stephen Sinclair is one of this country’s busiest writers. His talents have taken him to the highs of international acclaim for his work as screenwriter on Lord of the Rings to local fame with his New Zealand-based novels, plays and poetry. Sinclair’s popular theatrical works include Ladies Night (1987), The Bach and The Bellbird (both 2011). His 2015 play Remain in Light has an intriguing premise. One day the sun doesn’t rise, and the next day and the next - facing a survivalist existence in darkness, people desperately seek a source of light…like I said, intriguing. We’re looking forward to this one too. Jubilation Choir: Auckland Fringe Festival comes to The PumpHouse early March by way of the Jubilation Acapella Gospel choir. This ensemble has quite a following and a few famous faces sprinkled through its line-up. The choir’s repertoire includes blues, soul and country-infused gospel from the songbooks of Nina Simone, Tom Waits, Curtis Mayfield, Don McGlashan, Isaac Hayes, Blind Willie Jackson and Emmy Lou Harris. Shakespeare in the Park: Until February 11th you still have time to catch either Love’s Labour’s Lost or A Midsummer Night’s Dream under the stars in the PumpHouse Amphitheatre. Door sales from 6.30pm. Here’s hoping summer arrives soon. Cheers, James Bell

What's On...

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Until Feb 11 Shoreside Theatre Presents Auckland Shakespeare in the Park A Midsummer Night’s Dream & Love’s Labour’s Lost Alternating nights. All sessions 7.30pm Adult $27 Sen/Student $22 Child $15

Feb 14 – 19 The Acting Collective presents Persuasion By Jane Austen Adapted by Tanya Wheeler Adult $22.50 Child (under 15) $15 Senior/Student $18

Feb 25 – Mar 4 Click-Clack Productions presents Remain in Light By Stephen Sinclair Adult $30 Senior/Student $25 March 5 A Fringe Festival event The Jubilation Acapella Gospel Choir Adult $28 - $30 Senior/Student $25 - $27 Child $13 - $15

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Renovations at The Rose Centre

Kath Hair

We hope you’ve enjoyed the summer vacation and managed to enjoy a few sunny, calm days! After a busy December we have begun the year with National Youth Theatre Company’s holiday programme Allstars which had the most number of January students to date. Musical Theatre has seen a real resurgence and places for NYTC’s next large musical show Oliver are already booked out. We’re now on to our major renovations of The Rose Centre, with thanks to Auckland Council and the Devonport Takapuna Local Board. As with many buildings from the 1990s The Rose Centre’s moisture retention issues are being rectified with redesign of the foyer ceiling (although our lovely glass ceiling will be reinstated) and a re-clad to other areas. Company Theatre has rehearsals underway for their next show WEED with the season in The Rose Centre theatre from 25 March to 8 April. WEED is a New Zealand play directed by Mark Jensen, and written by Anthony McCarten, who received early international success with his play Ladies Night written in conjunction with Stephen Sinclair. Translated into twelve languages Ladies Night remains New Zealand’s most commercially successful play of all time, and in addition to eight national tours of Britain alone it continues to play worldwide. He has written eleven other widely produced plays – one of which is WEED. The Rose Centre’s preschool and after school activities are on hold until the major portion of the building works are completed. However we are now taking expressions from those wishing to hold arts or educational based programmes for the remained of Term 1 and Term 2. Contact Kath at The Rose Centre – info@rosecentre.co.nz. Enjoy the rest of the summer – fingers crossed for a sunny February! Kath Kath Hair, Manager, The Rose Centre, School Rd, Belmont 09 445 9900 info@rosecentre.co.nz www.rosecentre.co.nz

What's on at the Vic

Welcome to February at The Vic!

Our new Lounge Bar is now re-built to accommodate live shows, private parties and corporate functions, complete with licensed bar facilities. Check out our line-up of February events below, or email info@thevic.co.nz for more information. Get the full summer experience with our incredible Devonport Gelato range, all gluten free with dairy free sorbets (and a brand new espresso flavour!). We are continuing our seating replacement initiative, and if you’re feeling generous please feel free to make a donation of $5 or more at www.thevic. org.nz to help us get new seats, or contact the Victoria Theatre Trust on seats@thevic.org.nz - why not sponsor a whole seat and get a preferential booking period for any live shows or movies for the life of the seat.

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UPCOMING MOVIES

Pork Pie (M) - 2 February

The Eagle Huntress (M) - 2 February

Fences (PG) - 9 February

3 Mile Limit (M) - 16 February

Manchester by the Sea (R13) - 23 February

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Toni Erdmann (R16) - 16 February

Alone in Berlin (M) - 2 March

Logan (TBA) - 2 March

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Bird on a Wire Takapuna

Bird on a Wire husband and wife team David Holmes and Sophie Gilmour.

Guilt-free Goodness Bird on a Wire quickly established itself as a fixture in Takapuna after opening on Hurstmere Road almost two years ago. The restaurant has led the way in the move towards fresh, healthy food which has become a huge focus for so many diners in recent times. Everything on the menu is prepared on site at their Takapuna store, using only the freshest, highest quality ingredients. Bird on a Wire has a large number of regular customers, including plenty of locals working in the area, who visit regularly and find it easy to slip a quick, healthy lunch into their busy day. Owner Sophie Gilmour says: ‘When we started Bird on a Wire we wanted to focus on simple and delicious food; serving healthy food is really important to us, and preparing everything on site means we do not serve anything containing additives or preservatives.” The menu is based around free range rotisserie chicken, and Sophie’s aim is to serve the best roast chicken in Auckland. The chicken is marinated in a citrus and salt brine overnight; the bird absorbs the seasoning giving the meat a

delicious flavour, and the chicken is then roasted and served to diners as soon as it comes off the rotisserie, maintaining its moisture. At the top of the menu is a selection of chicken, roasted, crumbed, fried and pulled and available in different sized servings. Diners can then select a baste and various side dishes. Baguettes and burgers are also popular, served warm, and offering everything from Jamaican jerk to Korean BBQ sauce or traditional chicken gravy. The fresh seasonal salads from the cabinet are a favourite feature for many regular diners, with new salads appearing regularly, along with the two favourites always on offer – the delicious Japanese ponzu slaw, and a beetroot, spinach, carrot and walnut salad with maple vinaigrette. For those of us with a sweet tooth, there is a range of scrumptious desserts, which once again maintain the emphasis on simple but delicious food lemon pie, apple & rhubarb crumble and warm chocolate brownie amongst others. “Lunch time has always been the

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busiest time of the day for us in Takapuna,” says Sophie, “but dinner has started to take off for us more recently. A little known fact is that we have a really great selection of New Zealand wines and craft beers to enjoy alongside our meals.” With the store opening at 8am there are plenty of breakfast options also available. The free range produce extends to eggs and bacon, with the menu also offering toast and spreads, a breakfast burrito, and muesli. Oganic coffee is supplied by Espresso Workshop, and is served with organic milk. Bird on a Wire is open 7 days, and all dishes are available as dine-in or takeaway. The Takapuna store will soon be offering delivery to neighbouring suburbs; a welcome move for fans of their delicious food, and an exciting development for the restaurant that continues to show diners a fresh new attitude towards fast-casual food. Bird on a Wire, Fortieth & Hurstmere, 40 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 486 5436 www.birdonawire.co.nz Open seven days, 8am until late.

Your monthly restaurant guide… LEDESIR DESIR LE ABOUT US: Say bonjour to Le Desir! This chic French bistro and bar has been getting people talking since opening on Hurstmere Road in March 2016. With a native French chef and front of house manager, Le Desir offers an authentic French dining experience par excellence! THE FOOD: Quality French cuisine in a retro-style Parisian pavement bistro setting. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with French classics aplenty, as well as an extensive wine list. Bon appetit! NEED TO KNOW: FEBRUARY Functions held in our charming restaurant with fire place. Book now! 178 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 486 4168 bookings@ledesir.co.nz www.ledesir.co.nz

EL HUMERO HUMERO EL ABOUT US: El Humero is the first traditional Colombian-style barbecue restaurant in New Zealand. We deliver a culinary experience that showcases the classic and rustic elements of Colombia. THE FOOD: When you will visit El Humero, you will feel that you have magically been transported to Colombia through our mouth-watering Colombian-style barbecue dishes prepared fresh over traditional wood-fired and charcoal grills. We promise that you will walk away with a lasting taste of our food and the warmth of the Colombian people. NEED TO KNOW: FEBRUARY Come and enjoy the South American culture and try our beautiful Colombian barbecued meats. Bookings available Sundays to Thursdays. Open 7 days 11:30 till late Fortieth & Hurstmere Shop 3 / 40 Hurstmere Road 09 489 9973 www.elhumero.co.nz

BOTTICELLI BOTTICELLI ABOUT US: For more than 20 years we have provided delicious Italian food and friendly service in Takapuna. We make our own fresh pasta, traditional Italian specialities and pizzas, including gluten-free and vegetarian options. THE FOOD: Some of the best dishes on the menu right now include: • Ravioli di vitello (pictured) - pasta envelopes filled with ground beef, served with tomato, fresh basil and garlic • Fettuccine con Bistecca – home-made fettuccini with chorizo sausage, neapoletana sauce and chargrilled scotch fillet steak.. • Pesce All’Uva – fresh fish of the day, pan-fried and garnished with grapes and almonds, flamed`z in amaretto liqueur.

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AL FORNO ITALIAN ABOUT US: Cointreau Creme Brûlée and Ricotta Pear Cheesecake... just two 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 welcoming experience at Al Forno restaurant. When customers go back to Al Forno - and most do - they are greeted like a long lost friend. Al Forno has a perfect location and is a must for those who love to eat out in Takapuna. THE FOOD: Whether dining in or taking away, the traditional yet unique Al Forno Italian food is great. Choose from Woodfired Pizzas, Pastas, and mains like Veal Parmigiana, prime Eye Fillets or King Prawns. NEED TO KNOW: FEBRUARY Try our Venison steak, or Aged ribeye (450gm). Open Tues to Sun 5pm-Late. 09 488 0179 34 Anzac Street, Takapuna, www.alforno.co.nz

THE LAB LAB EATERY THE EATERY ABOUT US: The Lab Eatery offers a casual yet classy atmosphere for breakfast lunch and dinner. THE FOOD: Mediterranean/European cuisine, adapted to the latest trends and diner preferences by our Turkish chef. From big breakfasts to desserts; sharing plates to main meals. Free Sunday kids’ meals – eggs on toast. Occasional Asian specials reflect our chef’s extensive experience in Japan. NEED TO KNOW: FEBRUARY Take advantage of our large space and book The Lab Eatery for your private or corporate function. Open 8am till late six days a week (Tuesday – Sunday) 132 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna www.thelabeatery.co.nz 09 4894496

SAKEBAR NIPPON NIPPON SAKEBAR ABOUT US: SAKEBAR NIPPON SUSHI TUNNEL JUST OPENED NOW. ALL PLATES $3.50 Come and see our new addition to the Sake Bar restaurant, our sushi train tunnel - JUST OPENED LUNCH Thursday - Sunday 11.30 - 2pm DINNER Tuesday - Sunday 5.30pm to 8pm Hot Meals also available THE FOOD: Fresh sashimi, sushi, tempura and yakitori skewers are among the favourites offered. A private area with karaoke facilities is available for special occasions. Set menus available!

NEED TO KNOW: FEBRUARY Kids under 10 eat free from our kids’ menu on Sundays (one child per adult). Happy hour 5-6pm Monday-Saturday. $15 Pizza. BYO wine & fully licensed.

NEED TO KNOW: FEBRUARY We are now open for lunches from Thurs to Sunday with our full Sakebar Menu and the sushi tunnel.

Open seven days from 5pm. Botticelli, 8 Anzac Street, Takapuna, 09 488 0991, www.botticelli.co.nz

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

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Zomer Takapuna

Zomer chef Yuha Kim and manager Rachel Allen.

Zomer is Summer Zomer (officially Zomer Café & Beach Club) radiates a laid-back beachside atmosphere. Staff are friendly and helpful, seats outside maximise the morning sun, and the interior is warm and inviting. “We like customers to relax while they are here,” says manager Rachel Allen. In a similar vein, chef Yuha Kim describes the food as 'home-made style', even comfort food. But it’s comfort food with a twist; blending Dutch influence (Zomer is Dutch for summer) with light tangy Asian flavours to deliver a menu that delivers on summer’s promise of freshness and full flavour. The combination of the location, the warm welcome and the consistently good food attracts a regular coterie of locals, whether for a morning coffee or their daily breakfast fix. It’s never too busy for Rachel to recognise and welcome regulars by name, and to be able to place their orders almost before they’ve decided they’ll have their favourite again (Zomer omelette, layered garlic bacon…).

Other popular dishes include Smashed Avocado (with toasted citrus focaccia, candied walnuts, chilli, spring onion and pomegranate dressing), Halloumi Salad (complete with kumara chips, lemon yoghurt, pumpkin seeds and passionfruit dressing) and Chicken Salad (dressed up with crispy cavolo nero, candied almonds and achiote dressing). Yuha and her team prepare all food fresh every day, with a 6.30am start in the kitchen to prep ready for the first customers. She also bakes cabinet food daily, indulging her love of pastry-chefing with delicious cakes, slices and muffins, and melt-in-the-mouth cheese scones. With a day’s notice, she also delights in creating one-off cakes and cabinet food for private or corporate functions. Zomer’s function business is growing, with local businesses placing regular takeout orders, private functions, and the local BNI group meeting weekly at the café for breakfast. “We can cater for up to 45,” says Rachel, "and we offer two or three course reduced choice menus to suit large groups."

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She also bakes cabinet food daily, indulging her love of pastry-chefing with delicious cakes, slices and muffins, and melt-inthe-mouth cheese scones. Yuha is already planning Zomer’s winter menu. With a firm eye on the latest food trends and feedback from customers, she’s working on an Indonesian/Dutch-influenced menu that continues to feature fresh, tasty food with plenty of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. For now, it’s hot and sunny, the beach beckons at the bottom of the street, and there’s nothing better than sitting in the morning sun enjoying a taste of Zomer before or after that morning walk. Zomer Café, 4 The Strand, Takapuna 09 488 7594 info@zomer.co.nz Facebook: @www.zomer.co.nz

Your monthly restaurant guide… BIRD ON ON A A WIRE BIRD WIRE ABOUT US: Bird On A Wire is a destination for food that is both delicious and nutritious. Set up by friends who wanted to bring the notion of a local "chicken shop" to Auckland, Bird On A Wire has a location on Hurstmere Road as well as Ponsonby Central. THE FOOD: Handmade real food focused around free-range rotisserie chicken, breakfast, seasonal salads, sandwiches, burgers and sides. Our food is served dine-in or takeaway and we also offer organic espresso, housemade sodas, smoothies, juices and fantastic New Zealand wine and craft beer. NEED TO KNOW: FEBRUARY Our food is perfect for beach picnics, boating trips and dinner when you've run out of time to cook! Jump on our website, or download the Bird On A Wire app and we will prepare and package a fresh and delicious meal that tastes great and makes you feel good. Great for the whole family, and a rare 'guilt free' takeaway option - simply put, we want to help you eat better food. Open from 8am, 7 days, Fortieth & Hurstmere, 40 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 486 5436 birdonawire.co.nz

TOKYO BAY TOKYO BAY ABOUT US: Located in the Main Beach entertainment hub on The Strand at Takapuna Beach, Tokyo Bay is an international-class venue, offering modern Japanese. The diverse menu, created by expert chef Chikara Sato of Tokyo, provides options for all. THE FOOD: Tokyo Bay offers modern Japanese cuisine with delicious flavours complemented by Japanese beers, sakes, and great international wines. Priced for the local market; you'll be happy with the value provided for a top class Auckland restaurant. NEED TO KNOW: FEBRUARY Make the most of Takapuna Beach with a unique dining experience, combining traditional Japanese techniques with a contemporary take. Open 12noon until late 7 days 20 The Strand, Takapuna Beach, 09 390 7188 Book on www.tokyobay.co.nz

FRENCH RENDEZ-VOUS FRENCH ABOUT US: Philippe, Hemanshi, Tumano and Romain invite you to come into a beautiful, quiet spot in Takapuna. Come down to Lake Pupuke for a delicious handmade meal (French style) with fresh New Zealand product for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. We are open every evening for dinner but booking is essential. French and Kiwi styles work perfectly together such as our fabulous Eggs Benedict or Kiwi Galette. THE FOOD: A fantastic selection of traditional French Galettes and sweet crepes. For dinner, Philippe and Romain will cook for you our amazing beef bourguignon, onion soup or even a stuffed duck breast with foie gras and apple sauce. Menu available on our Facebook page..

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DANTE'S PIZZERIA NAPOLETANA ABOUT US: Dante's Pizzeria Napoletana was established 10 years ago and is wellknown for its genuine authentic wood fired pizzas. Dante’s has won Metro's best pizza in Auckland 4 years running, and best in New Zealand in 2015 and 2016. Dante's has now opened a new chapter by introducing freshly made pasta, which is made in-house every morning. We are very proud to be one of the few restaurants in New Zealand and one of the only restaurants in Takapuna to make fresh pasta daily.

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THE FOOD: Authentic, genuine, nutritious, sincere; based on tradition and made with lots of passion and love. With every bite, Dante's takes you to Italy and keeps you there each time you come back to visit. NEED TO KNOW: FEBRUARY We strongly recommend you to try Dante's 300g sous vide Flat Iron steak. This fantastic cut is grilled medium rare or the way you like it and comes with mash potato, green salad, balsamic dressing and shaved Pecorino cheese. Open Monday to Sunday 11:30 till late. Fortieth and Hurstmere, 40 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, 09 486 3668, www.dantespizzeria.co.nz

THYME RESTAURANT ABOUT US: We offer just the right service for your occasion - we’re quick and discreet when you’re busy working and give you lots of attention when you’re out to celebrate. If you're joining us for dinner, you'll be eating from the varied a la carte menu developed by our head chef and his team. The menu reflects a passion for seasonal, fresh food and caters for a range of diets and includes vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and low-carb options. THE FOOD: A fantastic selection of in season, fresh and innovative dishes designed to tantalize your taste buds. NEED TO KNOW: FEBRUARY Make this Valentine’s Day one to remember by treating your partner to a romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner. See our website for full details www.thymerestaurant.co.nz/valentines Open every day for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Level 1, The Spencer Hotel, 9-17 Byron Avenue, Takapuna Beach 09 916 4982 www.thymerestaurant.co.nz

MEXICO MEXICO ABOUT US: Drenched in bright colour and spiked with bold Mexican imagery, Mexico is an immersive dining experience inspired by street cuisine and culture of it's namesake nation. THE FOOD: Mexico celebrates the vibrant, fresh and lighter side of Mexican cuisine, with a range of authentic and fusion Mexican dishes served to you in a fast paced and energetic atmosphere. The menu is seasonal, changing every 3 months to ensure fresh flavours and produce but with customer favourites becoming a menu staple you'll never have to worry about missing out on Mexico's famous fried chicken.

NEED TO KNOW: FEBRUARY Enjoy our special barbecue deal during the outdoor Shakespeare season - Juicy steak with stuffed potatoes and glass of wine $20 per person. Special Saint Valentine’s dinner, don t forget to book..

NEED TO KNOW: FEBRUARY Mexico's extending Summer with a new menu arriving on Monday 13th February. With new dishes like the Achiote Plancha Pork Belly Taco and the Tostada Ceviche alongside classics like Mexico's famous fried chicken, this menu is the perfect choice with fresh and seasonal ingredients to go with the warmer weather.

French Rendez-Vous, Killarney Park, Takapuna 09 487 0009 facebook.com/French-Rendez-vous-23129221030897

Open Mon to Sun 12 noon - late. Mexico, 4 The Strand, Takapuna 09 280 1487 www.mexico.net.nz

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Your monthly restaurant guide…

ZOMER ZOMER

FRANC'S FRANC'S

ABOUT US: Located near picturesque Takapuna beach is Zomer. Zomer offers brunch and lunch, catering and reduced choice menus along with tantalising sweet treats and delicious savoury cabinet food fresh daily. THE FOOD: Our talented chefs have the expertise to combine a range of exotic flavours with fresh seasonal produce to create beautiful intricate dishes. Each dish creates a unique mouth-watering experience with European and Asian influences. NEED TO KNOW: FEBRUARY There is always a birthday around the corner. Do you want to make it extra special? Contact us and we can whip you up a special cake, provide a beautiful venue and delicious catering for the occasion. Open Mon – Thurs 7.30am -3pm, Fri 7.30am – 4pm, Sat & Sun 8am – 4pm 4 The Strand, Takapuna Beach 09 488 7594 www.zomer.co.nz

BOLLIWOOD BOLLIWOOD

LATE NGHT EATS: Takapuna has really taken to the LATE NIGHT EATS idea so we are glad to announce we are extending this until the end of March at least. That’s right my fellow Taka peeps. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday our full menu is available until 11pm. Want to eat late? Now you can. We have you covered. Franc says so!!! WAITANGI WEEKEND: The King is coming to Francs!!! Whilst Vincent Hanna works his magic on the wheels of steel, King Kapisi will ensure the roof is raised!! Weather permitting we will have the entire venue wide open; it will need to be as these two will have you bouncing!!! Mic mastery of King Kapisi paired with the fast fingers of Vincent Hanna mean the party is here on Sunday 5th February NEED TO KNOW: FEBRUARY The Frozé craze has landed in Takapuna with our delicious Strawberry + Lime froze. Made with blended ice, real strawberries, fresh lime and succulent rosé, it’s already a summer favourite. Franc’s Bar + Diner, Main Beach, The Strand, Takapuna Mon – Sun, 9am-late, 09 488 0016, Francs.co.nz

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ABOUT US: Bolliwood Takapuna, located at 17 Huron Street, is the most popular Indian restaurant in the vicinity. Elegantly appointed and ultra spacious, it offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere. THE FOOD: Specialising in North Indian cuisine, the food cooked by former five star chefs is nothing less than spectacular. We recently introduced a special menu called the "Healthy Nuts" which is specially designed for keeping those extra calories off the plate! The restaurant also offers Gluten free options. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings you can savour mouthwatering mains for just $11.99 ( excludes seafood and tandoori). The fantastic value $10 lunch is available 7 days a week.

The Summer Courtyard Sessions return for 2017. These are FREE R18 music events that we hold for you, to say thank you for all your amazing support last year. We showcase what we consider to be some of the ROYAL FAMILY of New Zealand recording artists.

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

(Bookings available with conditions.)

Open 7 days 11.30-2.30 and 5pm until late. 17 Huron street, Takapuna, Contact us on: 09 489 9911 www.bolliwood.co.nz

ESPLANADE ESPLANADE ABOUT US: Over 25 years experience in Japanese cuisine. Located on the Esplanade at Campbells Bay beach. Outdoor dining available. Private functions welcome. Parking right outside. THE FOOD: Serving brunch, lunch and dinner. A large selection of food including Japanese tapas, set menus and cafe style big breakfasts with gluten free options. Food is fresh, tasty and served by their friendly staff. BYO Wine Only. NEED TO KNOW: FEBRUARY Private functions welcome. Mon - Thu 11.00am to 9.30pm Fri - Sun 9.00am to 9.30pm (closed Public Holidays) 2/1 The Esplanade, Campbells Bay 09 476 5000 Takaway available, licensed and BYOW

NZ MUSIC COMES TO TAKAPUNA

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Saturday Feb 11th

YOKO-ZUNA feat LAUGHTON KORA

Saturday Feb 25th

HOLLIE SMITH

Saturday Mar 11th

HEDLOK feat KING KAPISI & CHE FU

Saturday Mar 25th

TIKI TAANE

BITCHIN' BINGO Not to everyone’s taste but this is a great night out for the adults. It does come with a PG rating. Great prizes and just another fun night out. Miss Shazza from Ranui uses the new motorway junction to head to the Shore and spread the word of the rowdy Westie. That’s right, the OUTRAGEOUS fun may pay you a FORTUNE in prizes!! CHARITY RALLY Are you involved in a local charity? We are looking for some local charities that we can help with fundraising initiatives and achieve their 2017 goals. We love Takapuna and believe there is some amazing work going in our community. WE WANT TO HELP YOU!!! Please send any requests for consideration to steve@elephantwrestler.co.nz FAMILY FUN DAY Returns this month. Sunday 26th February is the day!! Bouncy Castle, face painting, balloon sculpting and Cornflake the Clown!! 12pm – 4pm with KIDS EAT FREE!! A great Family Day with us at Your Larger Than Life Local. (Some conditions apply.)

Open Mon - Sun 11am - Late. 138 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, 09 489 8030 www.elephantwrestler.co.nz www.facebook.com/TheElephantWrestler

PAPER MOON

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ABOUT US: This prime, popular spot on the corner of Beach Road and Montrose Terrace is endlessly abuzz with activity, drawing regulars and visitors alike with its unrivalled standards of hospitality in Mairangi Bay. THE FOOD: Pictured: Spanner Crab tacos from the tapas menu, which has been a hit with casual diners coming in for a drink or light meal. You can also order from this menu as an entrée before your favourite main course. NEED TO KNOW: FEBRUARY Valentine’s Day is close with Paper Moon’s Valentine’s Day specials available for the romantic couples. Lunch special: $70 for two (includes 2x items from our breakfast or lunch menu Plus 2x 200ml bottles of Champagne NV plus 1x dessert to share) Dinner special: $135 for two ( includes 2x course per person. Either entrée and Main or Main and Desert plus 1 x 750ml bottle Champagne NV ) Open 7.30am to 11pm Paper Moon, 437 Beach Road, Mairangi Bay 09 479 8872 www.papermoon.org.nz

ABOUT US: GPK is a local icon on Hurstmere Road. Located opposite Bruce Mason Centre and a two minute walk from Takapuna Beach, GPK is the ideal spot for pre-show dinner and drinks or pizza after a walk on the beach. THE FOOD: Serving up classics such as woodfired gourmet pizzas, Smoked Chicken Salad, Twice-Cooked Pork Belly, Angus Eye Fillet and other Kiwi favourites, as well as homemade yummy deserts! Come and try our new summer food menu! NEED TO KNOW: FEBRUARY Valentines Day Bookings now being taken! 2 courses (main and dessert) with a glass of bubbles only $50 per person. Bookings essential. Express lunch menu: 2 courses with a drink for under $30! Served 12-3pm Tue-Fri. Also our Happy Hour from 4-6pm: tap beers, house wine and even Veuve Clicquot Champagne. 162 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 488 0015 gpktakapuna@gmail.com Also in Albany: 198 State Highway 17, Albany 09 415 0433 gpkalbany@gmail.com

HAVE A RESTAURANT AND WANT A GOOD WAY TO PROMOTE IT? To get your restaurant advertised in our popular Channel Eating out guide contact: Bridget Phillips - bridget@channelmag.co.nz, 021 985 056 Christine Young - christine@channelmag.co.nz, 021 765 981

KIWI MADE DESIGNER KITCHENS Here at Kitchen Mania we’re passionate about producing quality kitchens to complement the contemporary New Zealand home, and it shows. We use the latest manufacturing methods and quality materials so that our kitchens not only look good but are built to last. We love what we do, and we know you’ll love our kitchens too. Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm, Sat 9am - 3pm 1 Shakespeare Road, Milford AND Unit I, 20 Sylvia Park Road, Mt Wellington ph 09 588 4045 or 0800 4 A KITCHEN www.kitchenmania.co.nz

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MAGAZINE CLOTHING Wrap your Valentine in the colour of the season. Jellicoe Pale Pink Coat Exclusive to Magazine Clothing. Sizes 10–26. 4 Bryon Avenue, Takapuna , 09 488 0406 www.magazineclothing.co.nz

NEXT DOOR GALLERY “Burning Heart” is a painting full of floral passion that will last a lifetime. A circular oil on canvas (40cm wide) $530 by Emma Lethbridge. Well worth a visit to view in store or online. 132 Hinemoa St, Birkenhead Pt 09 480 9289 nextdoorgallery.co.nz

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FACETIME SKIN CLINIC Treat Your Sweet! Facetime Skin Clinic would love to help you treat that special someone in your life this Valentine's Day $119 Gift Voucher •Relaxing back,neck and shoulder massage •Mini medi facial •Scalp Massage We've got you covered.. 4/404 Beach Road, Mairangi Bay www.facetimeclinic.co.nz 09 476 7058

HOMAGE Certain things become so strongly associated with an era that they become timeless. This is certainly true of Nils Strinning’s shelf system, String®, designed in 1949. It may seem strange that something as simple and humble as this dainty little light shelf with its thin side panels has become one of the twentieth century’s foremost design icons. 75 Barrys Point Road, Takapuna 09 488 9012 homage.co.nz

THE SHEEPSKIN FACTORY Get your Valentine’s gift buying all wrapped up nicely in this super-soft elegant shawl. Perfect for evening cuddling up on the beach. Possum Merino Lacy Shawl Scarf $195. This wrap features a diamond lace pattern and fringed edging. Available in black, cerise, mocha, pacific or red. 40%Possum; 50% Merino; 10% Silk One size only . Made in NZ by Koru. 34 Barrys Point Road, Takapuna, 09 486 2679, www.thesheepskinfactory.com

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PETITE PROVENCE "Petite Provence is a "little piece of France" in Mairangi Bay Village. The boutique stocks a unique range of beautiful fragrances, home perfumes, natural soaps, scented candles and lavender products. Their collection is exclusive to all NZ and is manufactured in Provence by local artisans using traditional recipes and processes. Also in store is a gorgeous range of handmade raffia bags, hats and pottery. A great place for gifts and for every budget ! Shop 10, Green Gables Mairangi Bay Village 09 478 2649

PETAL CUPCAKES A bouquet of six Petal cupcakes – Red Velvet, Double Chocolate, Raspberry, Ripe Strawberry, Mint Chocolate & Vanilla Bean. Iced like roses and sprinkled with love hearts. The sweetest Valentine’s Day gift. Pre-order at www.petal.kiwi 106 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 524 0934 www.petal.kiwi

CRAVEHOME One for me, one for you … Share the love with your bestie this Valentine’s Day with a Saben Aroha purse. 30 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead GUS & FANNIE DESIGN COOP "To A Tee" Rose Gold sequin tee, $159. 09 419 9535 cravehome.co.nz 437 Beach Rd, Mairangi Bay 09 476 6326 gusandfannie.com

FLORIENNE Bottle crates filled with the love of flowers for your special Valentine. Send some love on Tuesday February 14. 60A Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna 09 486 6438 florienne.co.nz

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Loveon the Shore…

Romance isn’t dead. It’s rather rife on the North Shore, as we found out when we chatted to local couples this Valentine’s month about their own love stories…

Lisa & Dion Actor and writer Lisa Brickell met sculptor Dion Hitchens in 2002. It was a match made in art heaven. The previously commitment-phobic pair now have eight and ten year-old children, Jessie and Mãui, and have been married for 15 years. Lisa’s ‘Uncle Barry’ was the late renowned potter Barry Brickell and Dion’s work featured on the cover of November’s Channel with his piece for 2016’s Sculpture OnShore. They live in Narrow Neck. Where did you meet? Lisa: It was at my birthday party - a friend brought him along. He was a birthday present! Dion: A friend of Lisa’s took me along but didn’t introduce us, so I had to track her down myself. We began a fling that lasted six months, then Lisa went to Brazil and I went to New York for work. Lisa: I was working on a project in the favelas, and I had to walk for an hour to get to an internet cafe to email him, so I must have been quite keen! We were quite inspired by each other’s work. Dion: So we met at her birthday party, but we fell in love via email! Do you believe in love at first sight? Dion: I believe in something at first sight! But I wouldn’t call it love. I fell in love as I got to know Lisa and found out her values. Lisa: I would say the same. Dion: Oh, that’s a cop out! (Laughs.) Lisa: I would! Love developed through getting to know you! The three things you most admire about each other? Lisa: I most admire his passion - for his work and for life. He has an amazing sense of joie de vivre. And I admire how supportive he is. We’re very supportive of each other. Dion: Lisa’s kindness towards others, her open

Dion and Lisa on the night they met.

heartedness and how supportive she is too. Dion: We have an appreciative way of looking at one another. Every day I make time to appreciate her and thank her for it. Without that, we could take each other for granted. And being aware that we are constantly changing is important to us. What would your portmanteau be? Lisa: Itchy Prickles! It’s like a mixture of Hitchens and Brickell. Dion: I’m not sure I like that one too much! Which duet would you sing together? Dion: Well I like rap and she likes country, so that would be an interesting one. Lisa: I so don't like country music! Yeah, he’s so gangsta! So perhaps Van Morrison meets gangsta rap. Dion: A compromise would be a little bit of soul, as both country and rap have origins in soul, so maybe a bit of Al Green. Wait, no, we wouldn’t sing a duet together would we? Lisa: No, never!

species setting up home. We reckon we’ve actually got about 13 cultures between us (Dion is predominantly Maori/Chinese/English and Lisa has Pakeha/Scottish roots) so these cross culture birds were so fitting. They had little ‘digeons’ - half dove, half pigeon and we watched them grow and learn to fly. Dion: So basically, she was saying that she was the dove and I was the flying rat! Your ideal Valentine’s Day date? Lisa: Some time alone together without a cell phone and no kids! Just talking - and not about logistics! Dion: And nice food. We both have a passion for food. Lisa: It would be great to get away together for the night, just the two of us. As the kids get older, we’re getting closer to being able to do that. That would be really nice.

What’s the secret to making your relationship work? Lisa: In our wedding vows we had that we are to be responsible for our own happiness and Any standout romantic times? that we would support each other to fulfil our Dion: Well I proposed to Lisa in beautiful dreams; that we would create value through native bush in the South Island. And, being the the arts and support each other to do that. romantic, I then planted all the native plants in Dion: I had this strong wish that I didn’t want our garden that had been in the bush where Lisa to lose her career when we had kids, I’d proposed - ferns, nikau, cabbage trees, the because that can sometimes happen. So it’s lot. But she didn’t even notice! I had to point it important that we support each other and take out. It was totally lost on her! (Laughs.) turns with the kids and our projects. Lisa: Our first place we moved into together Lisa: We’re big on self-care; I do yoga, go to was ‘The Love Nest’ - a tiny apartment with the gym, go for walks, and do chanting. wide views across the Hauraki Gulf. We Dion: And I do chanting too now, we do that had a dove and a pigeon that would visit together. And my thing is surfing. So we keep our balcony every day and they made a an appreciation of each other, while being nest together. It was kind of symbolic of our responsible for our own happiness - and relationship - these two birds of different have fun!

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Michael & Melissa Gladding Stunning Shore couple Michael and Melissa Gladding were married in April last year, at Jack’s Point in Queenstown. Living and working in the Bays, the pair are familiar faces to many - they own Mairangi Bay business Facetime Skin Clinic and Michael also works in residential sales at Barfoot & Thompson. This beautiful inside and out couple took time out of their fullon schedules to chat to Channel about their love story… How did you two meet? Michael: We met at Melissa’s old work. I wasn’t her client but we both work in Mairangi Bay so our paths crossed, and I pursued her! We were together for five years before we got engaged, but we worked really well together right from the start.

What are the three things you most admire in your partner? Melissa: I admire how much Mike values family, he prioritises his family (including me!) above everything else. He is very driven and is always thinking about the future. He also has a big heart and is very generous with his time. Michael is a really good planner and organises everything we do! Michael: Melissa is very kind-hearted and is a very genuine and caring person. She is also determined and strong, she will put herself right out of her comfort zone when necessary. Do you believe in love at first sight? Melissa: There has to be some truth in that, the first connection you make when you are attracted to someone. Then as you get to know them better, things grow from that point. It was very early on that I knew I was going to marry Mike! What would your portmanteau be? Michael: We are known to a lot of our friends as M&M. Both of our initials are MJG so we often end up opening each other’s mail! Which duet would you sing together? Melissa: We are not great singers, but there are some pretty cheesy duets we could sing together! I love that Jennifer Lopez song ‘Ain’t your Mama’. Great lyrics about not doing all the cooking and laundry! What would your ideal Valentine’s date involve? Michael: We usually get a picnic together and go out to Muriwai Beach. We both love sitting up on the hill watching the amazing

sunsets out west. We’re not the biggest givers of gifts for Valentine’s Day, so we prefer just to spend some time together because we are both so busy. What are your favourite pastimes? Melissa: We both work really hard while we are in Auckland. Michael is in real estate, so often my days off work are days he is working. So we love to travel, just getting away and relaxing together. We love Hawaii and go there for a break every winter. Michael’s family have been going on holiday to Hawaii since he was very young, and now we go there together. When you work hard all year it’s important to recharge your batteries. The other thing we love to do is have a staycation – staying somewhere nice in Auckland, just taking some time out together. We have a dog too – a miniature Schnauzer called Freddy. He’s a great dog and we miss him heaps when we are away. We bought him when we were just starting the business; we just love dogs – they enrich your life so much!

Chris & Carole Fraser Chris and Carole Fraser live in Takapuna. On New Year’s Eve they celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on the beach at their holiday home up north. Chris is a retired architect and Carole is studio owner and Pilates teacher at Pilates Unlimited Takapuna Beach.

first, one thing led to another and here we are! Chris: Only when I met Carole! What would your portmanteau name be? C ’n C

How would you describe each other? Carole: Chris is my rock; he is always there! What are the three things you most admire Chris: Carole is my helicopter; always hovering, rescuing, watching and ready about each other? Chris: Carole’s positivity, loyalty and the way with the monsoon bucket! she hits every day running. Carole: Chris’s confidence, intelligence and What would your ideal Valentine’s Day date involve? sense of humour. Chris: Bermuda on a superyacht. Carole: Dinner at the French Café where Do you believe in love at first sight? we had our first date 26 years ago! Carole: For me, Chris was a great friend How did you meet? We met at work in 1986.

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CHANNEL FEATURE: LOVE ON THE SHORE

Jayshree & Deepak Nayee Jayshree and Deepak Nayee moved to New Zealand from Zimbabwe 14 years ago. They now live in Torbay with their two sons. Jayshree is a certified massage and beauty therapist and owns BodyinSync Massage clinic in Takapuna. Deepak is a product manager who faces a daily commute to Mt Wellington. They celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary last year, and are looking forward to what 2017 has in store for them.

Where did you meet? At Deepak’s cousin’s 21st birthday party in Zimbabwe, in 1989. We’ve been together ever since. Do you believe in love at first sight? Jayshree’s not sure – but Deepak says it was certainly attraction at first sight! What are the three things you most admire about your partner? Jayshree: Deepak is a great Dad to our kids, a great chef and has a great sense of humour. Deepak: Jayshree is caring, loving and a great Mum to our children. What would your portmanteau name be? This is not something they’ve thought about. Jayshree tentatively suggests Jaydee, or Deejay. Which duet would they sing together? Jayshree’s sure it would be Diana Ross & Lionel Richie’s Endless Love; Deepak’s a little less forthcoming about his choice: “I’m not too sure whether any song would be done justice with my voice!!”

What would your ideal Valentine’s Day date be? Jayshree would spend quality time out together out and about in nature, followed by cocktails, a romantic dinner & dancing…. It’s likely she’d get the date of her dreams, as Deepak opts for “bubbles, wildlife and finishing off with a great dinner overlooking some awesome place (but then in New Zealand everywhere is stunning)”.

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Views from the Beach How is 2017 treating you so far? Here in Takapuna, it’s been absolutely fantastic. We started off the year with our Summer Days Festival from 13-15 January and grooved our way through the weekend with Jazz on the Green, Sun & Sound, and Family Beach Day/Music in Parks. We also had the Takapuna Tri-Festival on 29 January where we saw participants of all ages and experience compete and have fun. We want to congratulate the five lucky winners of the $2000 Shopping Spree last Christmas! The draw was held on the 20th of December with the local police constable, and our winners Alison, Andrea, Nadine, Nathalie, and Sylvia were all well deserving, with their winning entries coming from the Bruce Mason Centre, Florienne, Home Fabrics, Retrospace, and Whitcoulls Shore City. What a good Christmas shopping session for these lucky ladies who each had two hours to spend $2000! We want to thank everyone who entered the Shop & Win and we have our fingers crossed that you will be our next lucky winner! This February, we are all about love. Particularly on Valentine's Day… We love sharing the Takapuna experience and we love to welcome visitors from all over the world as they stop by our little slice of paradise. Some of our guests over summer have been cruising the world and have chosen to spend some time with us here in Takapuna before heading home. We love the beach and we love being active which is why we are so excited about the Takapuna Beach Cup on 17-19 February. We welcome all participants to the race; we hope you have a lovely time here and good luck with the event! We love all things French, so we are bringing you the Takapuna Beach French Festival on Saturday 25 February from 3pm to 7pm at Hurstmere Green. It will be an afternoon filled

with French food, entertainment, and much more. From French chansons to snail races to mimes to mini French lessons, we have heaps in store for you. Grab your family, friends, and sweetheart. As they say, “Eat Well, Laugh Often, Love Much”! We also love films and this year the French Film Festival comes back to Takapuna! Catch the festival line-up and watch the best of French cinema at Berkeley Cinemas Takapuna starting 3 March. And of course, we love Takapuna and we love summer. Every Saturday throughout the summer, you can enjoy free tuktuk rides around Takapuna. Say hello to our I Love Takapuna ambassadors out and about as they give away goodies to visitors. Don’t forget to follow us @ILoveTakapuna on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you want to share your photos, videos, and content to us, simply tag us or use #ilovetakapuna.

Upcoming Takapuna Events: Every Sunday: Outdoor Les Mills Bodybalance Fitness Classes Every Tuesday: Harcourts Beach Series Every other Wednesday: Triathlete's Corner Swim Run series Until 11 February: Auckland Shakespeare In the Park 2017 – The PumpHouse 5 February: Takapuna Snorkel Day 13 February – 7 April: Kids After School and Adult Art Classes – Lake House Arts Centre 17 – 19 February: Takapuna Beach Cup 24 February: Kelvin Cruickshank - Soul Food – Bruce Mason Centre 25 February: Takapuna Beach French Festival 27 February: Morning Melodies Kumeu Vintage Brass – Bruce Mason Centre

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TAKAPUNA BEACH BUSINESS ASSOCIATION NEWS

Introducing... Bernie Voice Just before Christmas Berkeley Cinemas Takapuna welcomed new manager Bernie Voice. We caught up with him to find out a bit more about the Berkeley's newest face. Please tell us about your new role in Takapuna. I am the new Location Manager of Berkeley Cinemas.That means I'm in charge of all day-to-day operations. What attracted you to the role? Progression within the cinema industry. It certainly helps that the team I have are an absolute pleasure to work with. In a sentence or two, please outline your background and what led you to the Berkeley. I have worked in cinemas on and off over the last 10 years. Berkeley Takapuna is the fifth cinema I have called home, having moved from the sister site in Mission Bay. Throughout this time I also gained a Bachelor’s Degree in Performance Theatre. Experience and education combined has created a complete fascination with all aspects of cinema, both on and off screen. What do you think are the most exciting things about the Berkley right now? Awards season is upon us and, if you haven’t seen it already, come and watch La La Land. Then if you’re anything like myself, come and see it again.

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What advice would you give to anyone thinking about working in Takapuna? Never bring a packed lunch. You’re only punishing yourself if you’re not eating at the cafes and restaurants nearby.

Berkeley Takapuna is the fifth cinema I have called home, having moved from the sister site in Mission Bay. Are you from the Shore? I am from a shore. Westport on the West Coast of the South Island, to be more particular. What have you discovered about the Berkeley and/or Takapuna since you started? Both the theatre and Takapuna have provided an amazing sense of community. The area is full to the brim with friendly characters. It’s a privilege to now be one of them.

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CHANNEL PEOPLE CHRISTMAS CHURCH SERVICES ON YOUR BIKE

Northern Ireland to North Island In this new monthly feature, Channel chats to Shore locals on their bikes. Nic Russell is originally from “Norn Iron” (slang for Northern Ireland) where she grew up on the shores of Carlingford Lough, surrounded by the glorious Mountains of Mourne. It’s simply stunning, she says. She now lives “in the beautiful village of Devonport” and works as a PR and marketing consultant. She’s often out and about on her bike so we interrupted her ride to ask her about her love of cycling. CM: When did you start cycling, and why? NR: I started cycling when I was 14, initially as a way to get to school as we lived about four miles from town. I then ventured into the mountains and further afield, often cycling 50 miles after school up through the mountains and around by the coastal roads. Seeing Ireland on a bike was simply breathtaking… I was hooked. When I moved to London, the bike came too and it was my main mode of commuting around London and exploring the English countryside. That same bike even came with me to New Zealand, as I had visions of cycling my way around this beautiful country, then got here, saw the size of your hills and went “stuff that, I’ll take a car with the bike”. CM: Where and how often do you cycle? NR: Until a couple of years ago, I was on my road bike four times a

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week and on the mountain bike at the weekend. I averaged about 250km a week until a hereditary heart condition raised its ugly little head and long rides and hills were done. Thank goodness for e-bikes though. I quickly traded in the road bike and mountain bike and got myself a Pedego beach cruiser and I was hooked. The beach cruiser is so much fun and is fabulous to ride. I pimped it out with groovy panniers, and a basket cover and got myself some stylish wet weather gear (all from Ireland). It’s my main mode of transport, so much so, I only drive the car when I need to go out of the city for work. CM: What do you most love/hate about motorists when you are cycling? NR: The thing I hate the most about motorists when I am cycling is their passing too close, pulling out in front of me and tooting the horn (trying to scare you). As a cyclist you are always looking out for dangers, because you will come out worse off if you get hit by a car. The majority of motorists are good though and I think there will come a time when there isn’t so much of an “us” and “them” attitude between motorists and cyclists. The two are not mutually exclusive as most cyclists are also motorists. I’ve been cycling now for nearly 30 years, and in that time, I have been knocked off by a car once...pulling out in front of me while cycling in London. I was lucky and came away with only a few scratches and was back on the bike the following week. CM: Are there other dangers? NR: My serious injuries from cycling have actually involved pedestrians.The first was about eight years ago where a pedestrian stepped onto the road without looking (they had earphones in). I broke my elbow, but thankfully there were no cars coming behind me because I would have been run over and things much worse. Plus, I was going uphill, so was going quite slow… The second time was last year where I was cycling on the bike path on Tamaki Drive. I saw a group of five pedestrians walking towards me across both the walk and cycle lane.They were looking straight at me and I assumed they would step back into the walking path to allow me to cycle on. They didn’t. By the time I registered that they weren’t going to move it was too late. I ended up clipping one of them on the arm and came off. The result: a spilt forehead, and broken thumb that needed surgery and pins and a 12 week recovery time.

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CM: Are there times when you wish you weren’t a cyclist? NR: No CM: What do you most like about being on your bike? NR: The freedom to explore, not being stuck in traffic jams, and being in the fresh air.

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT QUINOVIC, TAKAPUNA

Got a residential property on the Shore that you want specialist help in managing? Quinovic has been operating on the Shore from its office in Takapuna for the past seven years. It is a privately owned and operated business that has been around for 27 years. Their expertise is in renting and effective management of residential properties. Local business owners Graeme and Michelle Henderson are Shore people. They have lived on the Shore for over 25 years and are property investors themselves. They have operated a portfolio of homes and apartments for property owners on the North Shore for some time and in 2016 were the winners of the Quinovic national “High Achievers Award” for achieving the highest growth in the Quinovic group. In 2017 Graeme and Michelle are looking to emulate this success by providing service and value to more North Shore property owners. There are many advantages to the Quinovic offering for property owners. “Firstly we help property owners to present their property is such a way that it achieves the highest rent possible,” explains Graeme Henderson. “We have leading edge computerised management systems that give owners 24/7 access to their file and a big advantage is that property management is our business. That’s what we do. Pure and simple. That’s our core business. We don’t have the conflict that is often associated with real estate agencies and body corporate managers.” Janine McCormick is Quinovic’s Business Development Manager. Janine is a residential property investor so has extensive experience in residential property management. “I understand the need for residential rental owners to maximise the return on their investments,” explains Janine. “I work closely with the owners to ensure the property is presented well to prospective tenants; this way we ensure we maximise the weekly rent, often higher than our competitors; even in today’s market”. "We make the whole process easy for the property owner,” says Graeme. “I challenge North Shore home owners who are looking for a better property management option to let us show you what we can do. We offer a free rental appraisal for your property with absolutely no strings attached.” Contact Janine McCormick at Quinovic Takapuna, Phone: 390 4277 or 021 844 531. Email: janine@quinovic-takapuna.co.nz Suite 5, 31 Auburn Street, Takapuna

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OPTOMETRY HAYDON OPTOMETRISTS, TAKAPUNA

Over 40? Want to see without glasses?

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In this season of New Year resolutions and holidays, have you dreamed of taking a holiday from your glasses? To be able to shop without the interruption of glasses on, glasses off. To read a menu and actually order the correct item effortlessly, glasses free. Or to make ‘glasses off’ one of your style options for social occasions. Contact lenses that have a focus range from reading to distance may be the solution you are looking for. A lot of effort, in recent years, has gone into the development of these lenses, known as multifocal contact lenses. As a result there are now several good options available so we can select the one that best meets your vision and comfort requirements.

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Contact lenses that have a focus range from reading to distance may be the solution you are looking for. In keeping with the growing trend to daily disposable contact lenses, all the major lens manufacturers now have a multifocal on the market in this form. While many wear their multifocal contact lenses most days, you may wish to wear them just for special events. Daily disposables make this a safe viable option. It no longer matters how long you go between wears because every wear has a fresh new lens. Dailies are also more convenient – eliminating the daily cleaning routine, and the bottles of solutions and cases involved in this routine. When you travel you only need to take sufficient small sealed bubbles containing your lenses, nothing more. With multifocal contact lenses, we aim to provide you with good general vision along with good ‘social, casual reading vision’ – the ability to read prices, menus, magazines and mobile phones free of glasses. But for some these expectations are exceeded and they are able to wear them for longer, more detailed reading tasks at work or home. You won’t know how good multifocal contact lenses are, or if they meet your needs, until you try them. At Haydons we provide you with a ‘try before you buy’ process. You get to experience lenses on your eyes, and see the difference they make both at our place and yours. If things don’t work out it costs you nothing more than the professional fees for the time involved. Multifocal contact lenses may provide the clear start to 2017 you are looking for. Contact us and book in for a holiday from glasses.

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WINE: WITH LIZ WHEADON OF GLENGARRY

Valentine’s Day and Champagne February - for those with a sense of occasion it means Waitangi Day and the forging of a Nation, but for those romantically inclined it means St. Valentine’s Day. Who was this mysterious Saint and what is the history behind the celebration? According to one legend, Claudius II in the third Century outlawed young men (his source of potential soldiers) from marrying, but Valentine (a priest) defied Claudius and continued to marry young lovers. Claudius had him executed; Valentine was declared a martyr and sainted by the Pope. Sending red roses on Valentine’s Day as a declaration of undying devotion is a very sweet thought. But considering the pecuniarily cynical world we live in, the reaction might well be “How do you love me? Let me count the roses.” Maybe it’s best to send champagne. That way you can share in the pleasure and maybe even pop the question. At Glengarry you’ll find a host of champagne choices; my top three wines this year would have to be: J.Lassalle Brut Non-Vintage, Pol Roger Brut Non Vintage and Drappier Carte D’Or Non Vintage. And, if money was no object, then Salon for sure. J.Lassalle is a champagne house run exclusively by women. The house was established in 1942 by Jules Lassalle; when he passed away in 1982, his wife Olga and daughter Chantal stepped in and took over. In 2006 Angéline joined the estate. Their top cuvee is called Cuvee Angéline which was created in 1973. Traditional in style and production, there are 45 different parcels that go into the wines, with Chardonnay being the predominant variety. Lassalle is the champagne house that really drove the US Grower Champagne market; production is 100,000 bottles.

Pol Roger is one of the great names of Champagne. We don’t know quite how they achieve the consistency they do, with the Liz Wheadon breadth of style and class that surpasses everyone’s expectations. The “Réserve” is an exquisite wine with a rich, fruity, fragrant bouquet and a delicate creamy mousse. It combines great fruit depth flavours within an elegant structure. Nicely weighted, it finishes on a fine citrus note.

At Glengarry you’ll find a host of Champagne choices; my top three wines this year would have to be: J.Lassalle Brut NonVintage, Pol Roger Brut Non Vintage and Drappier Carte D’Or Non Vintage. Drappier Carte D’Or is blended exclusively from first pressings, this is an elegantly structured champagne. It is a fruit driven bubbly with classic tell-tale biscuity notes on the nose. The palate has a light, deliciously fresh, lively character; great as an aperitif and superb value. Under Michel Drappier’s stewardship of late, the wines of the house of Drappier have become drier and drier and the amount of sulphur used in production, the lowest in the region – Michel’s extremely sensitive. Happy Valentine’s Day. www.glengarry.co.nz

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DOES MY CHILD NEED ‘BRACES’ ? THE TOOTH COMPANY’S IN HOUSE SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIST DR SHAZ MACAVOY CHATS WITH US ABOUT ORTHODONTICS. What is a specialist orthodontist? Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that is concerned with the appearance, function and stability of the teeth and jaws. A specialist orthodontist is a dentist who has undergone an additional 2 to 3 years of specialist university training in the field of orthodontics. To complete their training, orthodontists treat hundreds of cases, complete research and undergo rigorous examinations to be admitted into the Dental Council of New Zealand as an orthodontic specialist. Only specialist orthodontists are allowed to be members of the New Zealand Association of Orthodontists.

How do I know if my child needs braces? As a parent or caregiver you will be able to look for signs that your child may need to

see an orthodontist for a check up. Things to look out for include: • early, late or unusual loss of baby teeth • teeth that don’t meet or cover other teeth • when upper teeth bite inside lower teeth • crowding of teeth • blocked-out teeth • jaws that are protruded or recessed or are out of proportion to the rest of the face • jaws that make sounds or shift • difficulty in biting or chewing • mouth-breathing or clenching habits • habits such as thumb or finger sucking, chewing on toys/pens etc.

What age should I book my child in with an orthodontist? Although orthodontists can treat people of any age, a child should have a check up with an orthodontist by the age of 7. By this age, the first adult teeth should have erupted and your specialist orthodontist can monitor changes in growth or development as your child grows, so that if treatment is necessary it can begin at the optimum time.

What are the different treatment options? Everyone is unique and as such treatments vary to suit each individual. Treatments range from early treatment using plates and special expansion appliances to treatments including stainless steel braces, clear braces, clear aligners such as Invisalign, and hidden braces that sit behind the teeth. In some cases, a combined orthodontic and surgical approach is required. To find out what is right for you or your child, it’s best to contact your specialist orthodontist.

How much does a set of braces cost? The cost of braces depends on a number of factors including the complexity of the case, the time it will take to complete the case and the type of appliances that are used. Your specialist orthodontist will be able to discuss the right treatment for you and will work with you and your budget.

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TAKAPUNA GRAMMAR BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE: NEWS

MAGGIE BARRY: NORTH SHORE MP

Shore Matters with MP Maggie Barry

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Trident App design team meeting Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy.

Getting Back to Business We finished 2016 with a bang, winding up with The Takapuna Beach Business Association Christmas Carnival in December, after our Environmental Group had taken to the beach for one of their regular clean-ups, to make the Enviro Group. beach look its best for the event. We had many of our entrepreneurial students attend, to sell their products at the event: Bijoux Nortje and Andrew Oka brought their wooden wine barrel products, Arthur Lee and Pia Tapsell brought their Half Baked Cookie Jars, At TBBA Christmas with a limited edition Christmas Gingerbread, Carnival. Madeleine Malone brought beautiful hand-made Christmas cards, Minori Fujiwara supplied home-made crafts and Emily Clark and Carina Oliver brought their 'Little Things’ plant jars. Even though the weather had other ideas about what was a summer’s day in Takapuna, all the students had a positive experience talking, and selling their products, to the many customers who walked past their stalls. On the stage, in Hurstmere Road, visitors were entertained with a range of talent from our Performing Arts Department, including a Year 10 Drama group and our Rock Band, Shed, who thoroughly engaged the audience. We would like to thank the TBBA for giving our entrepreneurial and performing arts students the opportunity to participate in the Christmas Carnival as they all enjoyed themselves immensely. An induction day for our Level 3 Business Studies students was also held at the end of last school year, at The Wharf, in Devonport, in conjunction with Level One - Matt Yallop, Duncan Ledwith and Simon Lampden. The students were engaged in learning about ideation and validation and how to have a successful start to their new YES Company. The hardest part for many of the student IV Day. groups is coming up with an idea for their business that will be viable enough to develop and take to market and all within 2017. The day provided a framework for the students to start their YES journeys and we look forward to their successful innovative and sustainable product/service ideas being formed in the near future. At the end of last year, Trident App Design attended The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme National Awards, in Wellington. There they met the Governor General, Dame Patsy Reedy, and Sir David Gascoigne, and collected the Callaghan Innovation Award for the Best Digital Technology Company 2016. As the 2017 school year has now started, we are now looking forward to the development of our next generation of entrepreneurs. If you would like to get involved with sharing your business expertise with our students then please get in touch with Emma Johnson on e.johnson@takapuna.school.nz.

Making the most of the Shore summer

I hope you've had an enjoyable break over summer. Not the long hot languid days we are used to but Grant, Joe and I made the most of it. We swam and enjoyed the staycation, as I’m sure many of you have, in between patchy weather. We managed to give the garden the attention it deserved and needed. And in a change from reading cabinet papers I found the time to read and enjoy some fine New Zealand novels. We had an invigorating start to Christmas Day taking part in the annual Stanley Point wharf jump. The performance of Bruce Mason’s End of the Golden Weather was delightful. Several hundred of us enjoyed the new location on the reserve at Takapuna Beach. And as usual the great new children's playground was full and the sound of children's laughter was a wonderful addition to an outstanding performance by Stephen Lovatt. As I'm patron of Tennis Northern I thought I'd better raise my own game. Inspired by watching the men's tennis finals we bought new racquets and have enjoyed having a few hits, although I don’t think we will be featuring at Stanley Street anytime soon. The leadership change went very smoothly and I know Bill English is an inclusive and wise leader. His wife Mary is a busy GP but will be an active and very engaged 'first lady'. I’ve invited them both to join us for events on the North Shore when their schedule allows. I’m also pleased to have an Aucklander and a woman as Deputy. Paula Bennett is an enthusiastic and energetic former ‘Westie Chick’ turned ‘Shore bird’ who will always ensure that those of us fortunate enough to live north of the harbour bridge will always get our fair share and our issues listened to and taken seriously. The new Predator Free 2050 board has met for the first time and has really hit the ground running to meet the challenge to protect our vulnerable native Taonga species from the jaws of rats, stoats and possums. I am confident we can achieve the vision if we all work together.

The new Predator Free 2050 board has met for the first time and has really hit the ground running… Close collaboration was something James Cook and Tahitian chief Tupaia certainly did in 1769. I have just announced plans to commemorate their circumnavigation of New Zealand. First Encounters 250 will mark that journey and in 2019 a commemorative flotilla including a replica of Cook’s ship the Endeavour will re-enact the voyage. Those of us fortunate to be old enough will remember the sight of the tall ships which visited our harbours in 1969 for 200th anniversary of Cook’s first voyage to New Zealand. The flotilla with the Endeavor, tall ships and waka will be another inspiring sight and provide another opportunity for us to reflect on our nationhood and how we have grown and developed. Dame Jenny Shipley will chair the organising committee and will liaise with local trusts at four key landing sites the flotilla will visit. It will certainly be a stirring site as the ships sail around New Zealand for three months from October 2019. The commemorations are for all New Zealanders to own, and will lead to a greater understanding of our unique heritage in the Pacific and who we are as New Zealanders. If you would like to contact me on any matter please phone 09 486 0005 or e-mail Northshore@parliament.govt.nz

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FREESUMMER PACK & SEND, TAKAPUNA

HEALTH & FITNESS WITH LES MILLS TAKAPUNA

Sending Something February is the new January Overseas? PACK & SEND Takapuna is your "one stop shop" for all your international packaging and freight needs. When you need to send overseas to any country you can rely on Pack & Send's experience to package it and get it delivered, safely. Jane and Jeremy Bain, the franchisees at PACK & Jane and Jeremy Bain. SEND Takapuna have a "No Limits" approach when helping customers solve packaging and freight problems, from a sensitive document to difficult fragile and valuable items, to send. "Many of the items we have dealt with are considered too difficult for general freight," says Jeremy. Sending overseas is complex and PACK & SEND make it easy. “We prepare all the items for sending, make inventory lists and prepare customs documentation,” says Jane. Many of these items are valuable so PACK & SEND customers can use their Gold Service cover against loss or damage to secure that extra peace of mind - something not generally available when freighting goods of high value. For those really delicate items like fine antiques or ceramics, PACK & SEND can use its state of the art "Foam in Place" packaging system, which forms a protective mould around the item, for safe transport. "We also produce custom made boxes to any size or shape," adds Jeremy. "Because we treat each consignment as unique, designing packaging and the freight solutions to suit, we're finding that more and more people benefit from our service.s” If you are planning your overseas winter vacation but want to travel unencumbered, let PACK & SEND forward your bulky baggage there in time for your arrival. Not only does PACK & SEND export items, they arrange for the importation of goods and sensitive documents too. They have outlets in Australia and UK that can even assist with packing. PACK & SEND provides service, systems and packaging to make your freight experience as simple and smooth as possible. You don't need to open an account; they send anything, anywhere and take care of the hassles.

I like to think of February as the new January when it comes to fitness resolutions. Work has Claire Bellingham. started, the kids have returned to school and it’s easier to visualise how the year ahead will look. If you’ve had a somewhat sedentary summer of treateating it’s easy to feel a bit demoralised at this time of year. It is important to remember that your post-holidays physique is often a reflection of the fun times you’ve had over the festive season. A relaxed summer with loved ones is a great blessing but now it’s time to take stock of how you’d like your health to be in the months to come. The starting point for goal-setting is to consider how much time and emotional energy you can realistically commit to your regime. Most of my clients are working parents and we chat a lot about balancing the triangle of family, work and health. It’s optimal to exercise most days of the week but that’s not always feasible with other commitments. It’s important to remember that there are great health benefits to be had by dialling up the activity from sedentary to exercising even just once or twice a week. Unfortunately many people feel that if they can’t commit to a big goal they may as well not try for a small one. When it comes to goalsetting modern culture favours the “all or nothing” approach. The would-be recreational exerciser is bombarded with hard-core images and slogans depicting the “go hard or go home” mentality. The extreme regime certainly has its appeal after the festive season. The promise of dramatic results in a short amount of time is very enticing and people like to embrace a big exciting goal using cutting edge techniques. But it’s a big shift to move from sedentary to super-active while slashing your calories. It takes its toll on body, mind, spirit and family life causing many people to crash and burn early in the regime. It’s easy to use one food blow out, injury or scheduling setback as an opportunity to drop all health habits. Even if you do succeed in adhering to an extreme regime you won’t necessarily keep the weight off in the long term. It certainly is possible to lose 10kgs in 10 weeks if you’re prepared to live miserably enough but it’s hard to maintain. You could look great in 10 weeks but be back to where you started (or beyond) in 10 months. Dropping weight quickly only to pile it back on is more than just demoralising and embarrassing. It’s damaging for your health and catastrophic for your metabolism. If the “all or nothing mentality” hasn’t worked well for you for previous New Year’s Resolutions perhaps you could give the moderate approach a try. For many people the most sensible goal is a modest kilo a month; I use that as a starting point for almost all clients. If you start in February and finish in November you’ll lose 10kgs before Christmas 2017. You can make a basic start by scheduling in some exercise you enjoy and turning your focus to the foundation habits of water, sleep and treat control. The simplest changes are often the best ones. A healthy regime is not just about getting back into last year’s clothes. Being in the right weight zone with a base level of fitness maximises your chances of living a long, independent, fulfilling life characterised by joy and freedom, not worry and dependence. You don’t need to upend your entire life to start on the path to fitness. With a gradual, sensible approach you can create an upward spiral of healthy habits to make positive changes to your weight, your health and your life.

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World’s Greatest Chardonnay? Made right here in Auckland! Hi from Jeff, Most New Zealand wine lovers are blissfully unaware that we make some of the world’s greatest Chardonnay right here in Auckland – and that the wines are delightfully underpriced relative to the quality they deliver! For over 15 years, Fine Wine Delivery Co. has championed Kumeu River as NZ’s greatest Chardonnay producer and their single vineyard Maté’s as our greatest Chardonnay. This view has been vindicated on the international stage, with Kumeu River Chardonnays redefining the world order and receiving unbridled praise from the world’s finest critics. In May 2015, noted UK fine wine merchant Farr Vintners, gathered the most esteemed wine critics in the world (Jancis Robinson MW – Wine Advocate – Wine Spectator – Decanter – Neil Martin – Matthew Jukes and others) under their roof to conduct a blind tasting. Kumeu River’s quartet of fine Chardonnays was pitted against 4 corresponding flights of white Burgundies, whose prices ranged from 3 to 7 times that of their NZ contemporaries. Even with price not a factor in the judge’s decisions, Kumeu River astonishingly won all 4 flights. Regrettably the NZ media did not pick up on this important global wine success for NZ and for Kumeu River. In addition, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (world’s no.1 wine reviewer) last year released their Top 50 wines of 2015 (from over 30,000 wines tasted) and Kumeu River Maté’s 2014 was No.5 on that list. In recent vintages Maté’s was one of only 10 Chardonnays globally to be scored 95+/100 by the same publication, the other 9 being French white Burgundies selling variously above $500/bottle. I could unearth other significant international accolades for Kumeu River Chardonnays, but I don’t have the column space. And by now, you’ll be convinced their Chardonnays are at the cutting edge of world quality. I’m not sure how long they can sustain such low pricing as international demand is rapidly increasing, which will inevitably force their modest prices up. At the Farr Vintners blind tasting, Maté’s 2012 beat 4 leading French white Burgundies priced variously from NZ$180 to NZ$450/bottle, not bad for a home grown and made Kiwi Chardonnay that you can buy from FWD Co. for just $66.99/bottle. We have received our allocation of the exciting 2015 Maté’s and after taking care of our growing list of regular collectors, I have set aside 10 dozen for our Constellation Drive store to take care of our North Shore and West Auckland customers who shop there. This is a wine with amazing ability to age, and is analogous in style and quality with Premier Cru Meursault, the heavyweight of the fine French white Burgundies. Are you a serious Chardonnay drinker? If the answer is yes, then get into FWD Co. Constellation Drive SuperStore or call us on 0800 346 394 and become the proud and privileged owner of one of the world’s greatest Chardonnay buys! Cheers, Jeff Poole, Proprietor FWD Co.

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Maté Brajkovich planted Kumeu Rivers first single Chardonnay vineyard in 1990, it was later named in his honour by the family after his passing away in 1993. Maté’s has become NZ’s and one of the world’s finest single Chardonnay vineyards. This 2015 release is very much hand grown and handmade using the best French barrels, plus natural yeasts. Rich Golden Queen peach, fine spicy oak, mineral notes and a subtle citrus freshness, it’s a very complex, powerful, refined and beautifully balanced Chardonnay. Under screw cap and kept in quality cellar storage it could well drink beyond 2035.

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MONEY MATTERS: ENABLEME FINANCIAL PERSONAL TRAINERS

This month’s article is brought to you by Alistair Johannesson, enableMe North Harbour.

New Year’s Resolution

- Sort Your Finances Once and For All!

Alistair Johannesson

Many of you will be suffering the hangover from Christmas and holidays but not from overindulging in food and the odd tipple, but the more potentially concerning hangover from over-spending during the festive season. You’ll still have the headache that comes with spending that may be out of control and credit card debt pushing the limit on your card that can’t be paid in full each month. No doubt some of you can recall you might have committed to a New Year’s resolution around spending – now is the time to take action!

The key to financial success is getting started There's plenty of information available around getting your spending under control. However the first port of call should be sitting down and formulating an annual budget that includes “all expenditure”. Firstly analyse your past spending and then look to tighten up in a number of areas, agree the budget and get on with a new way of living in order that you can achieve your goals. At enableMe you will work with an experienced independent financial advisor who will help you put a budget and a plan in place to maximise your financial potential, therefore securing your financial future!

The beauty of an enableMe plan is the accountability... We work through your budget, challenge you in areas where fritter is occurring, provide a system, set a goal and commit to a

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plan. The beauty of an enableMe plan is the accountability to your advisor, that comes with regular check-ins over a twelve-month period. Your budget includes short and long term goals, allows for the things that make life enjoyable, so ensuring you’ll stick to the budget – getting the balance right is the art of what we do. So take on the enableMe challenge and book in for a financial consultation with one of our advisors here on the Shore, at North Harbour or in Takapuna. You will leave with a plan, a fresh approach and the knowledge that you are finally in control of your finances so you can kick off 2017 in a healthy financial way! Visit enableme.co.nz or 0800 897 898 to book a consultation here on the Shore, in Takapuna or North Harbour.

COME CRUISING WITH MONDO TRAVEL, TAKAPUNA

Silversea Luxury Monaco Grand Prix Cruise, 22 May 2017 – Selling Now! Imagine being at the forefront two major world events: Taking in the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix, this cruise from Barcelona to Rome is a must for film and Formula 1 enthusiasts alike. Beginning with an overnight in Barcelona, sandwiched between the excitement are scenic stops in tiny ports making this trip a perfect mix of thrill and tranquility. Silver Spirit combines the award-winning hallmarks of the Silversea luxury cruise experience with expanded amenities and exciting new venues for dining and entertainment. Dine on fresh sushi and innovative Asian fusion cuisine at Seishin, meet friends at Stars Supper Club for small plate specialties and live entertainment, or recharge and rejuvenate in the 8,300-square foot spa and fitness centre of the Silver Spirit. Featuring the largest suites in the Silversea fleet, Silver Spirit offers a lively, convivial atmosphere for cosmopolitan travellers who enjoy a greater variety of shipboard diversions, yet crave the personalised service and authentic and ‘up-close’ experiences for which Silversea is known. Then there is the Grand Prix. And there’s nothing like the thrill and ambiance in Monaco during the weekend of the Grand Prix de Monaco. Take in the spectacle from the balcony of the Club F1 Monaco Dance Academy while enjoying inclusive hospitality and a comfortable vantage point. On the Saturday there is a special Grand Prix package. After tendering ashore, depart the pier and transfer via air-conditioned van to the F1 Monaco Dance Academy. You will be greeted with a coffee or tea. Spend the day relaxing while the time trials are going on. A wellness centre is available including an osteopath, shiatsu massage and a fresh fruit and juice bar to enjoy at your leisure. Try the F1 simulator to get the feeling that you are driving an F1 car. A live band will provide

the entertainment today, while you sip cocktails and watch the all-important time trials. There will be an Gray Gibson opportunity for a question and answers with a former F1 driver before an exclusive buffet lunch. At the end of the day the choice is yours; a van will be able to transfer you back to the tender dock or you may wish to use the opportunity to stroll back and soak up some more Grand Prix fever! Sunday is race day. Enjoy breakfast before tendering ashore, transfer by van to the F1 Monaco Dance Academy for the start of the Grand Prix de Monaco – the most exciting and famous Formula One race in the world. Comprised of 78 laps, drivers navigate through city streets in a clockwise direction, from St. Devote into Casino Square, downhill, past the hotels before the infamous hairpin turn at the Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel. They even soar through the tunnel at speeds of 170 mph (274 kph)! The skill demonstrated as the drivers downshift, negotiate curves, hills, and sharp turns enthrals all who watch. This racing and social highlight of the year ends with the wave of the checkered flag. A buffet lunch will be set up and beverages will be available throughout the day. At the end of the race, take the van back to the ship or again stroll through Monte Carlo. From fare is NZD per person, share twin/double, cruise only, subject to availability at the time of booking. A$1000 saving is per person for new bookings and sales until 28 February 2017. Grand Prix package tickets are additional to cruise fare. Fares are capacity controlled and can be changed or removed without notice, and are subject to foreign currency fluctuations at the time of booking. Payment and other special conditions apply – for full details and inclusions call us. Mondo Travel, 480 Lake Road, Takapuna 09 489 9146 gray@mondotravel.co.nz www.mondotravel.co.nz

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CHANNEL INTERVIEW: CAROL DUMBLETON

Director takes a bow By Christine Young

Carol Dumbleton

Carol Dumbleton arrives for our interview nursing a badly broken left arm, sustained during a dress rehearsal just a few days earlier. Once it’s less painful, it will no doubt get added to the many tales she can tell about her time as an actor and director and the adventures of performing Shakespeare outdoors. The 2017 season is the 21st anniversary of Carol’s brainchild, Auckland Shakespeare in the Park at The PumpHouse amphitheatre, and the 21st consecutive year she’s directed one or more of the two plays presented most years. 2017 also marks her retirement from directing summer Shakespeare productions; Love’s Labour’s Lost is her final Shoreside Theatre outdoor Shakespeare production. She’s handing over the reins, she says, so that she and husband Allan Dumbleton can “have a Christmas”. “The whole thing has been an adventure,” she enthuses, for her and for the many actors who’ve benefitted from her well-honed directorial skills. Over the years, Carol has remained steadfast in her approach to Shakespeare. She might be called purist by some, but her approach is to present the plays largely as they were in Elizabethan England (male-only casts excepted). Her productions use Shakepeare’s original language, though with a few cuts in consideration for the comfort of the audience on the uncompromising wooden bleachers of the amphitheatre. And the costumes are faithful to the period in which the play was set by the bard. She’s convinced that this approach is what has attracted audiences over the years, and allowed Shoreside Theatre to present a 28 day season each year. “The amazing thing,” adds Carol, “is that some of the audience from the original production are still coming.” The first performance, of Richard III at the Milford Playhouse, was the only performance in 21 years not to take place at The PumpHouse amphitheatre – which had also been Carol’s brainchild. “It was a bit rough and ready at that

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stage,” she says – the seats were built, but there was no stage roof and no pillars. Of course, any outdoor performance in Auckland must contend with adverse weather. Shoreside’s approach is to move indoors to the PumpHouse Theatre only if necessary. When that happens, the audience takes it in good spirits. In one performance of Richard III, “we had one scene to go before interval, and the rain came down so we took an early interval. It cleared up, we all came back,” and resumed where the action had left off. When rain interrupts a performance, the audience “shuffles into the foyer” while all hands (stage crew, directors…) shift the moveable props across to the theatre. Outdoor productions also inevitably have to contend with unscripted sound effects – in the early days that included “hoons on motorbikes”, and one performance where the police helicopter flew in to investigate a ring of flaming torches set up around the perimeter; today it’s more likely to be the Westpac Rescue helicopter heading for North Shore Hospital. While the amphitheatre has three areas perfect for allowing flow between different scenes, in the days before health and safety legislation, attitudes were what might be described as a little casual towards the steep drops off the higher areas to the side of the main stage. On one occasion a “soldier” fell off the elevated side stage and required hospital attention. Other mishaps are more humorous: Carol recalls the time the stage manager for As You Like It left on the tap that filled a small onstage pond, and the shepherdesses completed their scene wandering around in ankle deep water. It’s clearly been a lot of fun as well as a lot of hard work. But while Carol is farewelling Auckland Shakepeare in the Park, it’s unlikely to be her directorial farewell. She will “possibly”, she says, again direct one of Shoreside’s enormously popular Agatha Christie plays midyear. And it’s far from the end of what has become a much-anticipated summer tradition. Carol has, after all, blooded a whole phalanx of actors and directors who will no doubt continue her ethos of presenting Shakespeare largely as Elizabethan audiences saw him. Auckland Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Love’s Labour’s Lost The PumpHouse amphitheatre, January 14 - February 11, 7.30pm

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CHANNEL COVER FEATURE: MURRAYS BAY BIRDMAN FESTIVAL

2017

Murrays Bay Birdman Festival

It’s on – Saturday April 1, 10.30am until 2.30pm – Murrays Bay Wharf

At Channel Mag we love it when the community gets together to organise great family events. One we are looking forward to is the Murrays Bay Wharf Birdman Festival to officially celebrate the opening of the new wharf on Saturday April 1st. In fact our team at Benefitz (publishers and parent company of Channel Magazine) have contributed by designing the logo for the event, producing the website and all the printed items that are needed. We are also very likely to have an entry in the event and are keen to take away the Murrays Bay Birdman Champion Trophy! Murrays Bay is well-known by North Shore people for the attraction of its wharf which has always been popular amongst young and old for the ritual of fishing from it, jumping off it, mooring at it, or just taking a leisurely stroll along it. During the ‘Birdman Festival’ Murrays Bay will celebrate the opening of bigger, better and grander brand new wharf – wharf number three – over 100 years after the first wharf in Murrays Bay was erected back in 1916. The Birdman Festival is being organised by Murrays Bay Residents Association together with the Murrays Bay Sailing Club and Mairangi Bay Surf Life Saving Club. This exciting spectacle is going to be a fun-filled day of entertainment for everyone, with dress-up activities and a street parade for the young ones where they can show off their precious designs, followed by a display for the not so young ones (15 and over) of their daring and amazing flying – or maybe not so flying! – objects before these become unrecognisable when they finally make their attempt at becoming the Murrays Bay Birdman Champion by flying or jumping of the wharf.

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“This is not the first event of this type at the wharf,” says organiser Josie Adriaansen of the Murrays Bay Residents Association. “Many years ago Murrays Bay wharf hosted such an event with great success so let’s see if we can do this again. So we are urging locals to put a team together, start building their flying machines and maybe produce some music to go with it.” Organisers tell us that to win the Murrays Bay Birdman Champion Trophy they want to see your wildest wackiest innovative creation. But entries are limited as this is quite an entertaining show that requires most entries being much more than just jumping off the wharf. Most will have quite a ‘ritual’ to their attempt at birdman greatness! There are several categories that entrants can compete in and win prizes and maybe the ultimate trophy. Judges will be looking for:• The Ultimate Flying Challenge - the longest distance able to fly and must be a flying contraption with wings. • Fibres and Feathers - this must be constructed with natural materials and fibres. String and manmade fibres can hold it together. • The Crowd Favourite - can be any material but it is handmade. • Most Creative Craft - can be any material but it is handmade. • Best team – Team is to consist of no more than 5 participants with only 3 allowed to jump. Top tips for an awesome birdman jump: Perform a routine; have music; don’t lie down on the wharf – we can’t see you! So time to get started! There will be lots of prizes to be won during this fun-filled day where live music, food stalls, sausage sizzles drinks etc. are all going to be part of the action.

There are opportunities for those wishing to have stalls at the festival event. Stalls will be located along the Murrays Bay Sailing Club and Serengeti Car Park. Stall sites are just $50 per site for the day. How to enter the Murrays Bay Birdman Competition: • Entry forms to be completed & returned with payment by 1st March 2017. • You can enter online via the website www.mbwbirdman.nz • Entry fee is $30 • Entries limited so be quick – it will sell out! Murrays Bay Birdman Festival. It’s going to be a big day, this is the programme of events: 11am Entertainment; 12noon Children’s Parade; 12.15pm Powhiri; 12.30pm Birdman Parade; 12.45pm Birdman Jump; 2pm Birdman Prizegiving; Event closes at 2.30pm.

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The Ultimate Driving Machine

A CHAMPION OF CHANGE.

THE NEW BMW X5 PLUG-IN HYBRID. GREEN CAR OF THE YEAR. A premium SUV is probably not what you would expect to be awarded NBR’s 2016 Green Car of the Year, but that’s precisely why it is. The BMW X5 xDrive 40e drives hybrid technology into new territories by combining the luxury, comfort and versatility of a BMW X5, with the class leading efficiency of BMW iPerformance. Boasting remarkable fuel economy of only 3.4 litres per 100km, a new benchmark for efficient capability has been set. Continental Cars BMW 445 Lake Rd, Takapuna. (09) 488 2000 www.continentalcarsbmw.co.nz

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CHANNEL PEOPLE MY DOG & ME

Molly & Annette! In this issue we launch this new feature "My Dog & Me". In association with our good friends at DogHQ we are going to meet Shore people whose four-legged family members add a great deal of joy to their lives. Our very own dog-lover Aidan Bennett (he has two doggies of his own he spoils – Olive, a cocker spaniel, and Maisie, a French bulldog) has been given the task of putting this feature together on a monthly basis. This month he talks with Annette Irwin of Birkenhead about her toy poodle cross Molly. AIDAN BENNETT: How long has Molly been part of your life? ANNETTE IRWIN: I have had Molly for four and a half years right from when she was a bundle of fur as an adorable little puppy. AB: What made you decide to get a toy poodle cross? AI: I was looking for a small dog and went online to see what was available. I decided that the Toy Poodle size was perfect for what I was looking for. When I went and saw the puppies they were all very active and Molly stood out as she was leading the pack and had a gentle playful nature to her. She still has.

Annette Irwin with Molly.

AB: Is she your first dog? AI: Yes, Molly is my first dog. Although growing up we had a couple of Jack Russells as part of our family which were very active dogs. So dogs have always been a part of my life.

AB: What are Molly’s favourite things to do? AI: Molly is lots of fun. She loves playing with her toys, her favourites being anything that squeaks! She loves going to her daycare at DogHQ and mixing with all her other doggie friends and loves going on walks. Walking is something that gives both of us a great deal of joy. Dogs certainly make you active!

AB: Do you have any other pets? AI: No not at the moment. Molly gets my full attention!

AB: How long has she been going to DogHQ? AI: Molly has been going to DogHQ for about a year.

AB: What do you love about Molly? AI: Molly is very attentive and keeps an eye out for me. She is very loyal, cuddly and wants to be close. She is a very lovable and easy to care for member of the family.

AB: What do you love about DogHQ and does Molly love it? AI: DogHQ – and the team there – are very dedicated to the well-being of each and every dog that attends. I use most of their services including the overnight stay and grooming. The overnight stay is very important for me as I do travel for work sometimes. Having a safe place for Molly to go when I need to be away is very comforting for me and Molly loves the place and all the staff who make a real fuss of her.

AB: Does she have any bad habits? AI: Not really. The only slight bad habit is that Molly can be a bit over protective but she is generally very well behaved.

AB: Any words of wisdom for other dog owners or prospective dog owners? AI: Having a dog really is adding another member to the family. Dogs do, however, have their own needs and need to be looked after. I love doing it with Molly though and she adds a great deal to my life!

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CHANNEL FEATURE INTERVIEW PETER WOLFKAMP

Building Devonport's Future Peter Wolfkamp looks at the challenges facing village life By Christine Young Peter Wolfkamp

Devonport local Peter Wolfkamp may be best known for his role as site foreman on The Block NZ. Or his own programme Creative Living on TV3. Or, if you’re an early riser, for his radio show at 6am on Sundays. Then again, he could be known to you as the local carpenter or member of the St Leo’s school board of trustees. Whatever the role, you can be sure Peter is providing building support and advice to whoever he’s working with at the time. He may also be expressing views about building, architecture and heritage that don’t always follow accepted Devonport wisdom. At a recent Rotary/Devonport Business Association breakfast, the audience (Channel among them) settled in for what they imagined was to be a presentation about life on The Block or inside his Newstalk ZB programme. They may have been just a tad discomfited as Peter launched instead into an appraisal of the state of Devonport – and some of his solutions for improvement. Peter is quick to confess he’s not a Devonport “local” – he’s only lived there for the last 20 years – but his wife’s credentials go back three generations and he’s happy to hang on her coat tails. And having worked on numbers of heritage buildings around the area, he knows the issues. When Channel met with him to follow up on his breakfast comments, he muses, “What do you do about heritage areas, and how do you protect them? In the end, as I know only too well because I’m working on mine, old houses tend to fall apart. So when they do and are no longer fit for purpose, the challenge is what you replace them with. “I’m not a big fan of replica villas. I believe that heritage areas are best protected by encouraging good architecture. A modern piece of architecture, a new build, can fit in a heritage area because it’s outstanding on its own merits.” Of course that depends on the quality of design and what the planners approve. “There are examples of either extensive renovations or new builds that are not in any way sympathetic,” he

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…if there were nicely done two or three bed apartments in the village where they could enjoy the cafés, the proximity to ferries, all those things we prize about village life, it would be a huge success. admits. “Yet something completely distinct from its neighbours can still fit in, just because it’s really good. That’s the challenge.” The Devonport Library is a prime example, he says. “It’s a great building, it’s got lovely spaces and it’s engaged a whole new generation of readers. It’s a perfect illustration that the best way to protect heritage is to allow good architecture. They could have taken an approach that the building should look like the ones across the road. But they opened it up in competition [won by Athfield Architects]…. And people have embraced it.” There’s another issue that Peter also sees as a challenge for Devonport. Under the new unitary plan, there is little opportunity for new residential development from the golf course south. “We’re not going to see any [intensification] in land use in most suburban streets. But if you stagnate you die,” says Peter. Most of the schools on the Devonport peninsula are facing stagnating or declining rolls, and no growth is not good for schools or local businesses. “Any of the businesses in the village will ask how we maintain a certain population and what that can look and feel like.” At the same time, there are few options in Devonport for baby

boomers and empty nesters who will increasingly want to leave their family villas as the burden of maintenance and increasing rates start to impact on their retirement incomes. “So if there were nicely done two or three bed apartments in the village where they could enjoy the cafés, the proximity to ferries, all those things we prize about village life, it would be a huge success. I don’t believe we’re going to see a drop in prices but it would make more homes available for families to move into. And that would be a good thing. Everyone says it’s a great place to bring up kids, but if there are no kids here…” Intensification of Devonport central could be a very good thing, he suggests. “That’s why I look at the block bounded by Victoria Road, Clarence Street and Fleet Street. There’s potential to create something ideally inside the existing structures, or on top of them.” He is not for a minute suggesting that the panelbeaters and other service providers should leave Devonport. Anything but; the village needs these local businesses as much as it needs residents. He suggests they move to the land adjoining The Claystore community workshop on the edge of Ngataringa Bay. If there was a master plan for the village that encompassed The Claystore area as a service hub with a residential component (live and work accommodation, with workshop and office below and an apartment above), Peter believes it would bring new life to both areas, and build the sense of community already so strong in Devonport. He admits there have been bad developments in Auckland. But there are also some very good ones, which have attracted people and brought new life to previously neglected corners of the city – he cites Ponsonby Central, the Viaduct and Lighter Quay. Devonport Central could be the same. Peter is also aware of local politics and locals’ desire to preserve what is a very special part of the Shore. “Devonport Heritage has made a very strong point around protecting the sightlines, ensuring development doesn’t rise to the point where you suddenly can’t get these really great views of Mt Victoria as you’re walking up the hill. I have some sympathy for that but at the same time understand that if a developer is going to maximise their opportunity they maybe need to go to three stories alongside Victoria Road.” Devonport, he says, faces a challenge that also affects other parts of the city as it accommodates enormous growth – evidenced personally for Peter through the recent demolition of the first houses he worked on on The Block in 2012 on Takapuna’s Anzac Street to make way for apartments. “Do we grow or stay the same? In staying the same, you protect the heritage but you lose the growth, and you might lose some of the vibrancy that can come from growth.” The elephant in the room as we discuss growth in Devonport is, of course, the proposed Ryman retirement village complex in Ngataringa Road; by Devonport standards an enormous development, more than 200 apartments and 120 rest home beds, with buildings up to six storeys high on a 4.2 hectare site. Peter’s parents have just moved into a similar complex on the other side of Auckland and his view is that, overall, the proposed complex will benefit the community. At the same time, he believes the developers could separate the buildings to create sightlines between them. And he’d like to see them open the coastal strip to the public, creating a walkway that takes in the old brickworks site and Polly’s Park, and

links with the existing walkway to the bottom end of Victoria Road. He admits he’s not directly impacted by it as he doesn’t live on Ngataringa Road. But like all others in Devonport, he’ll be impacted by the inevitable extra traffic on Lake Road. “Let’s hope Rymans take the [local] concerns into account. I find myself being conciliatory. I’ve been in business all my adult life. I understand that ultimately it’s a business… But this will be here a long time; hopefully they end up being good neighbours.” As he heads into 2017, Devonport’s “Resident Builder” is looking forward to continuing to host Sunday Morning with Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp on Newstalk ZB (http://www. newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/sunday-mornings-with-the-residentbuilder/). Filming a sixth season of The Block NZ starts early this year, with a return to the North Shore, and he's in negotiations for a second season of Creative Living (http://creativeliving.tv/ ) for TV3. His drive in all these ventures is to help people grow their DIY expertise and their literacy around building. The only area he doesn’t seem to have tapped into yet is print – do we feel a book coming on? For the only time in the interview, he’s speechless, and laughs nervously. Perhaps it’s one of the “in the pipeline projects” he’d earlier alluded to for 2017. The response to the programmes (the Newstalk ZB switchboard is clogged with callers by 6.10am every Sunday) is, he says, “a reflection of the DIY spirit, and also that building is more complicated now. I love building and I love houses. It’s translating that language, building literacy around houses. And we’ve also, finally started to talk about how our houses perform… I think we have a responsibility to build better houses, that serve us well, that are energy efficient, that are able to be maintained.” But before he tackles any other 2017 projects, he has another priority: his own house, with an end of January deadline to complete its renovation. He’s come to this interview from his “happy place” sanding shelves preparatory to painting, and is looking forward to tackling the pile of kauri doors in his garage. Then he’ll make the most of living in Devonport. “Living in a heritage area gives you the confidence that the area you live in now is the area you’re likely to live in in the future. That might be contradictory to my saying I think we need some growth,” he adds, returning to our original discussion. “We do, but protecting the heritage is really important here. We want to have a vibrant city and the way to do that is have a busy city, and cities are busy because there are lots of people…You can’t have a big city with vibrancy and not have some issues.”

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DESTINATION DEVONPORT

Devonport

Community News By Maria Teape – Devonport Community Coordinator, Devonport Peninsula Trust

Summer Fun Preschool Play continues this month – every Tuesday in Devonport at Windsor Reserve and Thursday in Bayswater at Bayswater Park. Both sessions start at 9:30am and finish at 11am. Bring your preschoolers along, meet new people and make new friends. It’s a great way to keep your little ones entertained for an hour or so, especially once older siblings are back at school. Sessions are free entry, casual attendance and caregiver supervision is required. Movies in Parks returns to Devonport this season! 1980s cult classic Labyrinth, starring the late David Bowie as the Goblin King, is showing in Devonport at Windsor Reserve on Friday 10th February. Pre-movie entertainment is being provided from 6:30pm, organised by Devonport Peninsula Trust and Devonport Youth. There will be performing arts, live music, face painting and food for sale. Get into the spirit of the event and come along in costume! The movie starts at 8:30pm. Devonport’s festival of folk music, Folk in the Park, is happening on Sunday 12th February, 1pm-4pm at the band rotunda in Windsor Reserve (behind Devonport Library). Sit back and relax to the dulcet sounds of Albi & the Wolves, Tweed, Madeline Beasley & Phoenix Hamilton plus more! Bring a picnic or enjoy some of the food for sale on site – sausage sizzle, home baked cakes and slices or The Vic’s gelato. Kids Athletics starts on Tuesday 21st February, 4pm-6pm at Vauxhall Sports Reserve (North Shore Rugby Club grounds) in Devonport. Kids get to have-a-go at a range of athletics activities in a fun non-competitive environment, including high jump, ball skills, long jump, running races and more. Aimed at primary and intermediate aged children, the programme will be held every Tuesday, weather depending, until 28th March. For more information phone 09 445 9533 or email maria@devonportpeninsulatrust.nz

Kids get to have-a-go at a range of athletics activities in a fun non-competitive environment, including high jump, ball skills, long jump, running races and more. Look out for the Devonport Family Fun Trail happening on Sunday 5th March, National Children’s Day. Bring your walking shoes, bike or scooter and make your way around the streets of Devonport searching for clues to solve the mystery phrase! Plus discover more about our local history and heritage along the way. Register at Windsor Reserve between 10am-11am and finish the day at Devonport Museum with a free sausage sizzle and prize-giving at 1pm. Devonport Peninsula Trust has some funding available to encourage people living in the Devonport peninsula area (Devonport to Hauraki Corner) to get together with their neighbours to develop neighbourhood connections. For further info please contact Maria on 09 445 9533 or email maria@ devonportpeninsulatrust.nz That’s all from me this time. Maria

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SHOP IN DEVONPORT

Say it with chocolate this Valentine’s Delight your loved one on Valentine’s Day with a personalised message inside a chocolate heart. Choose from a creamy milk chocolate or decadent dark chocolate heart, write your own personal message and Devonport Chocolates staff will roll it into a scroll and place it in the heart. They can even gift wrap it for you. Valentine’s isn’t just for couples, it is a wonderful way to say “I love you” to family and friends. With a range of delicious chocolates from foiled hearts to extravagant assortments, there are little gestures of thanks and gifts perfect for lovers of chocolate.

Devonport Chocolates, 17 Wynyard Street, Devonport 09 445 6001. www.devonportchocolates.co.nz

Lacy Lingerie You’ll Both Love Support your local, independent lingerie specialist when sourcing your next set of underwear, be it as a Valentine gift or a treat for yourself. Floral embroidery on the delicate tulle cups this lined lace bra from Triumph's Amourette 300 line is a pleasure to behold with its elegant look and wonderful selection of colours, pictured. Team with matching briefs to round off your perfect lingerie look. Devonport Lingerie on Queens Parade opposite Devonport Ferry Wharf, has a stunning range of lingerie, lacy and everyday smooth, as well as swimwear, nightwear and prosthesis. Owner Devonport local Donna Gustafson, is a familiar face around the village who supports the community through her business, with sponsorship of North Shore United Football Club for example. Shop locally and support your community in 2017. Summer nighwear now on sale. Gift vouchers available online.

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TECHNOLOGY WITH PC REVOLUTION

Health & safety for our eyes in the workplace The New Year is here, and by now you will have either already returned to work or you will be preparing to head back into the office soon. As we have become more aware about the potentially damaging effects of the blue light that is emitted from many of the electronic devices we spend our day looking at, it is a good idea to take some precautionary measures to protect your eyes during the work day and at home. Many workplaces already have health and safety measures in place to help protect your body, but the strain on your eyes is just as important. Blue light is a particularly intense light wave released naturally by the sun but unnaturally by electrical devices such as smartphones, tablets and computers. The side effects of too much blue light are irritated, dry eyes, headaches, blurred vision, neck and back pain. Some of these may be familiar to you. It used to be that when you turned the computer off after a day’s work, tidied your desk and left for the day, your eyes would get a reasonable break from blue light. Nowadays, we switch between computers, tablets and phones all day long, and then at home it goes on, as many of us continue to browse our phones and reply to emails into the night. For adults, limiting screen time as much as we might like to isn’t always possible, so read some of our tips to protect your eyes from Blue Light strain.

Nancy Crawford

Some health and safety tips as you head back to work in 2017: • Keep the distance between you and the device to at least 4060cm. Increase the font size on your phone or tablet if you find that you need to hold it closer to your eyes to be able to read the text. • Adjust the brightness of your screen to a comfortable level – the darker it is, the dimmer you want your screen. Most phones have an auto brightness function that is helpful, and computer screens can be manually adjusted. • Wear blue light filter glasses at your desk. If you spend a lot of time working on computers, the Shadez Blue Light Filter Glasses are an excellent way to limit blue light. Keep a pair at your desk for use while on your computer, eliminating blue light from a large portion of your daily device usage. • Try to not use your devices the two hours before bedtime. If you need to, wear protective blue light filter glasses, or adjust your screen brightness to the lowest possible setting. Some phones also have a warmth setting which allows you to make the screen more orange toned instead of blue. PC Revolution, PO Box 304034, Hauraki 021 388 507 www.pcrevolution.co.

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VALENTINE'S

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MICHAEL HILL Engagement Ring with 1 Carat TW of Diamonds in 14CT Yellow & White Gold - $2,699 0.16 carat of diamonds heart pendant - $99 Glitter twist hoop earrings - $35 *While stocks last. Offers available 23 January â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 19 February 2017.

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TAKAPUNA APARTMENT LIVING: MODULUS APRTMENTS

Development with a difference

Imagine living in a new apartment, with expansive views of Lake Pupuke, across to the inner harbour or out to Rangitoto across the channel. You’re living on level five of a new apartment complex where an elegant minimalist layout offers relaxed yet stylish living spaces. The kitchen, replete with Miele appliances – fridge, dishwasher, waste disposal, under-bench oven, induction hob – faces across a freestanding breakfast bar into the dining space and out onto the view. As in the kitchen, the finish in the bathroom is impeccable. It is fully tiled, with underfloor heating, the latest in dual shower heads, and almost invisible double drawers in the generous wall-hung basin unit. The floor, other than in the bathroom, is solid American oak in your choice of light, medium or dark stain on a concrete base. Ground level landscaping has been completed to a professional planting plan and is maintained year round. You use the outdoor balcony just about all year round as an extra room, as the overhang from the apartment above provides shelter and privacy. You have easy vehicle entry from Lomond Street, and you’re just a few minutes’ walk to the beach or the lake, the PumpHouse or the Bruce Mason Centre. It’s the perfect low maintenance “lock up and leave” lifestyle that the rest of us dream about. But don’t simply imagine. The dream is about to become reality. Construction of the Modulus Apartments is set to begin in April, with completion in early 2019. Modulus is a development with a difference. Yes, there are the standard features: underground carparking, serviced by lifts, for each apartment, with lock-up storage units and bike racks; all apartments secured with key pad and swipe card building entry; and a body corporate to look after the common areas and services (it will also consider requests from residents who want pets). The real difference is in the sophisticated look and feel of the building itself – solid cast concrete with cedar and aluminium accents – which has one, two and three bed apartments, plus three terraced houses on Lomond Street, in different configurations and size options to suit all lifestyles and price brackets, stacked on top of one

another in different directions. It’s an impressive and creative addition to the Takapuna streetscape. Since the complex was launched prior to Christmas last year, the Modulus has attracted not just interest but action from buyers keen to purchase in what’s set to become a sought-after location. Already a quarter of the complex is sold: two of the seven penthouses, and nine others on various levels. Interest was expected to come largely from baby boomers down-sizing or moving to a low maintenance option for their retirement. But many of the enquiries have come from 40-something professionals and couples eager to embrace a new way of life, attracted by the proximity to transport to get to the city for work, by the executive look and feel, and by the appeal of a good investment as a rental property if work summons them overseas. Harcourts Cooper & Co agents John Slater and Alan Rogers are looking after the sales of the Modulus. They both live locally and are easily available by appointment to show you the showroom suite at 2a Byron Ave, and to discuss all the layout options. Modulus Apartments, 22 Lomond Street, 55-59 Anzac Street, Takapuna Alan Rogers, M: 027 4996572, E: alan.rogers@harcourts.co.nz John Slater, M: 0274 903 544, E: john.slater @harcourts.co.nz

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On 3 March 1947, in the maternity ward of Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, Archibald Isaac Ferguson, the only child of Rose and Stanley Ferguson, is born. His life will take four simultaneous and independent fictional paths: four Fergusons made of the same genetic material, four boys who are the same boy, will go on to lead four parallel and entirely different lives. Family fortunes diverge. Loves and friendships and intellectual passions contrast. Chapter by chapter, the rotating narratives evolve into an elaborate dance of inner worlds enfolded within the outer forces of history as, one by one, the intimate plot of each Ferguson’s story rushes on across the tumultuous and fractured terrain of mid 20th-century America. A boy grows up – again and again and again. As inventive and dexterously constructed as anything Paul Auster has ever written, 4 3 2 1 is an unforgettable, provocative, heartbreaking and satisfying work – a sweeping story of birthright and possibility, of love and the fullness of life itself.

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This month in Milford… Welcome back to your Milford column. I hope you have had a great break over the Christmas New Year period and are looking at making 2017 another great year for Milford. Start of biggest building project Milford is likely to see. Early January, work started on the new loading dock facilities for the NZRPG building project. This is just the beginning of the exciting development that will see 115 high quality apartments built on this site adding a new dimension to this wonderful town centre we have. The car park in Milford Road is still operational – the only difference being that you must enter and exit from Milford Road. Access to the Ihumata Road exit is closed due to this construction. Throughout the next couple of years, as the project progresses to completion, you will be able to find updates here in my Channel column, on our Facebook Page – milfordshops and our website – www.milfordshops.co.nz. Please do look for the updates because they will be accurate. Sometimes messages passed down from one to another end up with a completely different picture! Ripper first event for the year – Vive La France – Market Day and Music Saturday 11th February, 10.00am to 3.00pm If you attended last year's event you will know it was a BIG event. Thousands crowded our streets and enjoyed the French cafè in Dodson Av. Louis from La Tropeziene was there making his fabulous coffee to go with his mouth-watering croissants. Well, he’ll be back and so will a line up of awesome food vendors and market stalls to make this the ‘NOT TO MISS’ event of the year. This year we hope to see his immaculate Citreon C9 on display with some other very French cars. We have two new French music acts on stage plus JP, the French clown, will have a half hour show on stage and be roving around Milford during the entire event. Calling all snail racers – JP will be running a few snail races throughout the day. Get your snails in training now or if you can't find any, JP might just have some on hand to loan you.

There will also be plenty of activity in our Village Square. A special treat is the girls from our local AWATAHA YOUNG MARINERS MILFORD. If you have young women in your family interested in the outdoors and leadership, come down and talk to our local girls from this group who meet at the Milford Cruising Club hall by the Milford Beach Reserve. $1000 Travel voucher to be won at Vive La France Yes folks – it’s true! Mary and her team at Helloworld Milford have used a little bit of French persuasion to get this wonderful prize for the event. To enter, simply go to our website, fill in the details and enter the draw. On the day, you can also enter by putting any receipt from any stall for any amount –WOW!! – into the barrel at our Dodson Avenue French cafè on the day! How easy it that! The prize will be drawn live on stage in Dodson Avenue. YOU MUST BE THERE to WIN! Business Bonuses on Facebook If you’re keen on winning some great prizes and seeing some great offers from your local Milford businesses, check out our Facebook page weekly. We will have some simple-to-enter competitions and some excellent prizes offered by our awesome business owners. Good-bye to Zoë My extremely talented, Events & Marketing assistant, Zoë, is leaving at the end of this month to do her big O.E. Zoë’s been with us for nearly 2½ years and in that time has met many locals at events she has played a major part in bringing to you. Au revoir, mon dear Zoë!

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MILFORD APARTMENT LIFESTYLE: WITH MILFORD LIVING

Construction Begins on Milford Living NZ Retail Property Group is pleased to have appointed Dominion Constructors to build the Milford Living development. Dominion Constructors, who have earned an outstanding record for complex structures and for their high end apartment construction, will build the retail and residential components of this development. “We looked carefully at the calibre of residential they have completed, along with their in-house capabilities from BIM Design and project management right through to site labour,” says Greg Douglas, General Manager of Construction at NZ Retail Property Group. “Milford Living will be one of the iconic buildings on the North Shore. We’re very pleased to be working with Dominion Constructors, who have set a precedence in high end apartment constructions.” Due for completion in 2019, the development includes the renovation of the boutique Milford Shopping Centre and the build of The Milford, the first stage of the Milford Living residential development, which offers 115 spacious apartments ranging from 120 square metres (including balcony) through to a sizable 500 square metres. Meeting the need for downsizing baby boomers, The Milford offers a low maintenance, yet high spec, quality of living. The Milford has sold $40m from plan in the first months of marketing.

Mark Gunton - NZRPG, Brett Russell - Dominion Constructors, Greg Douglas - NZRPG, Andy Hall - Dominion Constructors).

Due for completion in 2019, the development includes the renovation of the boutique Milford Shopping Centre… Construction of the development started last month and will be progressed in phases. The first step will be to rebuild the loading dock for the Milford Centre retailers to be able to load their goods. As part of this phase, the Ihumata Road entrance to the top outdoor carpark on the corner of Milford Road and Ihumata Road will be closed. Closing off the zone around the loading dock will have an impact on traffic movement around the centre carpark. Cars entering from Ihumata Road will only be able to access the parking under the centre. The Milford Road access will remain open and top outdoor car parking will be available until the end of March/early April.

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OPTOMETRY & EYEWEAR MELISSA HAY, VISIQUE MILFORD

Melissa Hay

Exciting New Contact Lens Technology None of us relish getting older, but one of the big inconveniences of getting to middle age is the need for reading glasses. It can be such a bug bear having to bring them with you everywhere, and that’s if you haven’t forgotten them! Everybody will need reading glasses eventually - it cannot be avoided because it is an age-related problem. Presbyopia is when you need glasses to read and do close work. This is a condition affecting everybody from the age of 40 onwards. However with overnight vision correction or monovision contact lenses, you can finally get rid of your reading glasses! What is presbyopia? Presbyopia is our optometry word for ‘can’t read without help!’. Presbyopia is caused by a loss of elasticity in the lens inside the eye and in the muscles around this lens. Like other parts of the body, the eyes are subject to wear and tear as they age and they progressively become less able to switch from looking at distance objects to seeing something up close. This loss of elasticity happens gradually, but it starts to really impact our close vision from about 40 years old. It is referred to as 'a loss of accommodation' and is best illustrated by thinking of your eye as a telescope looking into the horizon and then winding it in to look at something very near. We do this without thinking all day long but the eye finds it increasingly difficult to produce sharp images needed for activities up close, like reading - especially in low lighting conditions, or if the print is small. What are monovision contact lenses and how do they work? Anyone can wear monovision contact lenses when they get older. This is a solution which involves wearing one contact lens in the dominant eye (normally the right eye in right handed people) to view distant objects. In the other eye, the contact lens is powered for reading and close-up work. Although it sounds a little bit crazy to have each eye doing different things, it works remarkably well. We do it all the time in current contact lens wearers, but surgeons also

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do this in surgery. Even though we walk around with both eyes open, the brain always picks a favourite or dominant eye to focus with – we just play a bit on this system. There are lots of options for either daily or monthly replacement contact lenses in this system, or soft and hard contact lens options. How can Ortho-K Retainers keep me out of glasses? Overnight vision correction is done with Ortho-K Retainers – which is a special type of contact lens which you only need to sleep in. The treatment involves wearing a custom-made contact lens while sleeping at night, then waking up to 20/20 vision, which eliminates the need for glasses or contact lenses during the day. Ortho-K Retainers work by flattening the surface of the eye directly over the pupil, altering the angle at which light enters the eye to ensure it correctly focuses on the retina. The reshaping of this area causes the cells to be redistributed to form a raised ring around the periphery of the treatment zone. This raised area creates a 'plus effect', which is what reading glasses do. The brain adjusts to use this area to read with when needed. These Retainers are sometimes worn in one eye or both eyes, and are just worn overnight. Meaning that during the day you are totally free of glasses and contact lenses. You don’t need to worry about forgetting your glasses anymore! Or feeling like you look your age wearing reading glasses. Ortho-K is a proven technology and achieved FDA backing in 2002, which approved it for every night wear. Initially this was focused on correcting short-sightedness but has more recently extended into long-sighted and presbyopia correction. Want to know more? If you would like to know more about the wonders that Ortho-K can provide, please don’t hesitate to contact us today to make your free 15 minute suitability appointment. Melissa Hay, Visique Optometrists, 155 Kitchener Road, Milford, 09 489 4797, milford@visique.co.nz

MILFORD: TRAVEL WITH HELLOWORLD

Hello Vietnam I visited this exciting and vibrant travel destination twice in 2016, first as a member of a group tour and then later returned Mary Buckley with my family. Owner/Director Both trips began in the lively Hoh Chi Minh city with its distinct smells and constant buzz and toot of scooters. We stayed at the centrally located Caravelle Hotel, a lovely old hotel with good sized rooms and high ceilings. The historic roof-top bar is a must to visit, and a great place to enjoy the cooler evening temperatures and breeze. Everything is easy walking access from this hotel, from local shopping malls, museums and churches to a great selection of restaurants. Every meal we had during our stay was delicious (and economical). Vietnamese food is a delightful combination of sweet and savoury, with some of the most surprising combinations of both. This is certainly a country that will awaken the sleepiest of taste buds! Of course, the Cu Chi Tunnels are a mustdo when visiting Ho Chi Minh. The escorted tour is fascinating for both adults and children to gain an insight into how the Viet Cong lived and fought the Americans from this amazing tunnel system during the war. You go into

the small access hole, crawl through up to 100 metres of the tunnels (which has been enlarged for tourists, but still need hands and knees, or duck walk). You can also (for extra cost) fire M16 or AK46 machine guns at the firing range. Other parts of Vietnam we visited included the Mekong Delta, which is fascinating to witness and partake in life on this productive waterway. We also enjoyed a refreshing break from busy city life in Hoi An where the streets are decorated with bright hand-made lanterns. The old town area is blocked off to scooters and cars, so you can absorb this scenic location in relative peace and eat at one of the delightful restaurants, or enjoy a cycle tour of the countryside. You must visit Vietnam, it is a beautiful country with a fascinating history. Contact our store to book yourself and your family, or join our escorted tour in August. Join our exclusive escorted 15 day small group tour traveling from Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap. Explore the colourful destinations of Vietnam and Cambodia while experiencing the best in culture, history and cuisine.

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HAIR & BEAUTY: WITH MOLTON BROWN, MILFORD

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In this issue we look at how your knowledge of your child through meaningful observations can help navigate your child’s journey to reaching their full potential. My thoughts here are inspired by Maria Montessori’s book called ‘Absorbent Mind.’

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Health or Beauty Therapy at Molton Brown Molton Brown is expanding its range of services and we are looking for a health or beauty professional to join the team at Milford Road. We have a private space available and this is a chance to be your own boss but with the full support of staff and management. This would suit a beauty therapist, masseuse or similar. Please contact Nahid on 498 5074 or Jeff on 021 650 468. At Molton Brown we pride ourselves in giving you the best in all our services. We have an extensive range of colour from Matrix and also a full range of organic colour from CHI. Keratin smoothing treatment and our Great Lengths extensions are second to none. Precision hair cutting with a world of experience and consistency. Please come and relax with us and feel confident amongst professionals. To make an appointment with Jessica, Nahid, Julianne or Samara, just call on 09 489 5074 or book online at moltonbrownsalon.co.nz Molton Brown, 2/5 Milford Road

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I recently learned a lesson about intervening Luisa MacKenzie when it is the right thing to do. Before Christmas I had saved 7-8 caterpillars by taking them from my tiny swan plant at home across to a large tree we have at work and they survived. The next lot of caterpillars at home did not survive! I left them to develop naturally; sadly all were lost. This got me thinking about life’s journey of any child. Nature or nurture? What combination could provide the best strategies to include these into effective development and outcomes for the child? Life can change for the better if we can understand the best thing to do before we lose those important moments. As parents, proximity is necessary through the developing first years. Many times you may need to intervene at the right time by providing the right tools, environment and your time. To understand how you can help your child engineer their learning direction, sometimes means you must be an observer and not always hurrying about with the busyness of life. Not every first time parent knows what to look for in their child to help them, apart from providing and caring which is their primary duty. When you can observe with respect for your child, you will provide the right help. You will recognise the potential from early years when the language begins to develop, as detached as some words may be, something so powerful is taking shape inside of their brain to prepare them for adulthood. Observing the caterpillars chew through a swan plant leaf by leaf is such a high level of active, powerful but quiet concentrated work. This task of feeding is important for the next stage of the cycle. A child may be likened to a caterpillar, unstoppable when he or she finds a meaningful activity or object which they love, and the mind will come alive! Imaginative ideas flow through complete quietness, explosive words and sounds and creative construction, breaking and rebuilding all that is happening in the space of that time and place. A mind able to concentrate is a human ability, designed to assist the child. The child must use the mind through all its senses while at play to prepare him or her for life. I quote Mari Montessori; “To recognize this great work of the child does not mean to diminish the parents’ authority. Once they can persuade themselves the builders, but merely to act as collaborators in the building process, they become much better able to carry out their real duties; and then, in the light of a wider vision, their help becomes truly valuable. The child can only build well if this help is given in a suitable way.” Milford Baptist Kindergarten, 3 Dodson Avenue, Milford, 09 489 9746, www.kindy.co.nz

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Taking new enrolments What our families are saying about us: “We love the nurturing and caring environment. I feel it is a safe place where my child has lots of fun and choice of activities” “You prepare our children well for school” Molton Brown Hair and Beauty 2/5 Milford Road, Milford Phone Jessica, Samara, Julianne or Nahid on 489 5074 Or book online at moltonbrownsalon.co.nz

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ORTHODONTICS: SHAKESPEARE ORTHODONTICS, MILFORD

Straight teeth without braces! For the busy body that wants an invisible option to straighten their teeth, the answer is hereâ&#x20AC;ŚINVISALIGN! A completely discreet and removable braces alternative has meant beautiful smiles to thousands of Kiwis of all ages over the last 10 years. The availability of this treatment option and its technological advancement have allowed some orthodontic specialists to obtain predictable, safe and excellent treatment results, all with the use of invisible aligners to straighten teeth and correct bite problems. Invisalign (one of many clear and aesthetic options available) works by using highly accurate computer aided design and manufacturing (CAD-CAM) technology to produce a series of aligners that move teeth gently, correcting a large number of bite and teeth alignment problems. Its biggest appeal is that it is removable, comfortable and above all highly invisible! Invisalign has no age limits, so if this is for a teen that wants a less visible and discreet option, or for an adult, Invisalign can be a non-braces alternative to improve the look of any smile. The importance of appropriate training (as received by a specialist orthodontist) to carry out such treatment is very important, so trust and get in touch with a specialist orthodontist who uses that system. Dr Mo Al-Dujaili is a locally trained orthodontic specialist and has numerous qualifications and achievements in his field. At his practice on Shakespeare Road, Milford, he has established a quality specialist orthodontic service for adults and children, concentrating on contemporary and modern techniques in creating beautiful smiles. His philosophy is simple â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a quality

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service that is affordable, convenient and above all, honest. If you would like to know what is involved in getting your best smile, there is no better time to arrange an appointment. Shakespeare Orthodontics is currently running great promotions with; free orthodontic consultations, discounts on already competitive prices and 24 month interest free payment plans. Shakespeare Orthodontics, 147 Shakespeare Road, Milford, 09 216 6888, www.mybraces.co.nz

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MILFORD: CACI

When’s the best time to invest in your skin? There’s no one size fits all when it comes to skin treatments. As everyone’s concerns are different, it can get a bit confusing trying to decipher which ones are right for you. And, when is the best time to start? We’re breaking it down with what will work best for your skin, at different ages: IN YOUR 20s… Some of you may think that this is when your skin is in it’s prime, but in fact this is the time where most of the damage is done! The most important thing you can do for your skin during these early years is always use sunscreen. UV exposure causes pigmentation, and it only takes 5-7 minutes of exposure to stimulate Collagenase, an enzyme that destroys collagen, which results in sun damaged skin. Start regular skin treatments now to help prevent against premature fine lines and wrinkles plus dehydration. And remember to wear sunscreen, this will help protect your skin against environmental damage and ensure your skin looks its best in the future. IN YOUR 30s … Your skin will become drier than usual, and after 30, you will notice a reduction in elasticity as the skins sebum production slows down, making it more prone to dryness and other signs of ageing such as fine lines and wrinkles. To fight these early signs of ageing it’s important to start a regular skin treatment programme to help treat early signs of pigmentation and increase collagen production. Sonophoresis Infusions and Microdermabrasion facials will help keep your skin in tip top shape, these will hydrate your skin, strengthen surface capillaries, stimulate the creation of collagen and increase cell turnover.

IN YOUR 40s … It’s time to up the ante; your skin will tend to retain less moisture, so dehydration lines start to appear, and you might also notice a loss of skin elasticity due to hormonal changes in the perimenopause years. You will want to continue to promote collagen production, and hydration levels, for more youthful looking skin. Treatments like Photo-Rejuvenation and Collagen Induction will help maintain a fresher more healthy looking skin, even out skin tone and help remove signs of sun damage from earlier years. These treatments are great at any age to help strengthen skin cells, and encourage collagen production for an improved skin tone and texture. IN YOUR 50s … When we get to our 50’s our skin is starting to become thinner, and struggles to retain moisture. As our oestrogen declines, further loss of collagen may lead to deeper lines and sagging. More advanced treatments are required to increase collagen production; Fractional C02 laser is a great option for more advanced signs of ageing. It treats damaged skin by correcting tone, firmness and texture while also reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Just remember, it’s never too early or too late to start on a skin correcting journey. At Caci, we tailor a programme to suit you and your needs, so it’s best to come in for a complimentary consultation and we can work with you to ensure you get the best possible results. Caci Clinic, 79 Kitchener Road, Milford and 25 Apollo Drive, Albany. Visit www.caci.co.nz or call Caci on 0800458 458 and book a complimentary consultation.

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OUR FAVOURITE RECIPE OLIVIA AND ALEXIS

The Flavour of France Olivia and Alexis Depeille were born in Provence (south eastern France), and moved to Auckland with their two children in November 2015. They have recently opened Petite Provence at Green Gables, Mairangi Bay which stocks fragrances, soaps and other gorgeous products which are made in Provence. They also love cooking, and this month share a recipe from Provence that is popular in summertime. It’s a light dish full of flavours. It can be cooked as a starter or presented side dish to accompany a meat like a lamb or a chicken or even a white fish. CHANNEL MAGAZINE: What is your favourite recipe and where did it originate from? OLIVIA DEPEILLE: It is not an easy question, as I don’t really have one favourite recipe. I would say that it mainly depends on the season. In France, and even more in Provence, many dishes are related to a season and to a region. I love recipes originating from Alexis and Olivia Depeille. the south of France, but I also love the Choucroute from Alsace, and Raclette (melted cheese on dry meats and potatoes) from Savoie in CM: Who does most of the cooking in your house? the Alps. I also love Italian food and with a more exotic note I am a OD: I do, except the barbecue where my husband is the master! great fan of Japanese and Thai food. I am a foodie person and I love CM: Do you have any recipes that have been passed down cooking for my family and my friends. through the family? CM: Are there any secrets to making this recipe work well? OD: Yes, my grandmother was a great cook. My mum learnt from OD: Yes, prepare the terrine the day before and remove from the tin my grandma. And I learnt from my mum, who is an amazing gourmet the next day. The tomato coulis can be prepared the same day and cook, and who never spent a day without cooking. So cooking in the place in the fridge for one hour onwards. family is a passion, and naturally some “traditional’ recipes have been passed down through the family, and I hope this will continue to be CM: Why did you choose this recipe? passed down to the next generations. OD: This is a recipe from Provence where I am originated from. I love the French Provençal cooking, which is part of the Mediterranean diet. This is a light, sunshine and healthy cooking full of flavours and where olive oil, herbs, and vegetables are honoured. CM: What is it that you love about French food? OD: French food is so diversified and offers so much variety across the seasons and the regions. If you travel in France you will never eat the same thing twice. That‘s what makes French cuisine so interesting and attractive. Without saying that in France a proper and typical dinner is a three course meal + bread and cheese that we always eat before dessert! But you have to keep in mind that portions are small and that is the reason why we can always reach the end! CM: Do you have some favourite ingredients you use in your French dishes? Yes, I love using all type of herbs. OD: My favourite ones are basil, parsley and chives. I also use lots of garlic, shallots and onions which gives lots of flavour to the dishes. The ingredient I use and abuse the most is olive oil!

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Zucchini and Pepper Loaf with Tomato Coulis Ingredients: 1 kg zucchini 1 orange pepper 1 small white onion 1 garlic clove 20ml crème fraîche 1 bunch of basil 6 eggs 1 tablespoon of olive oil Salt Pepper Method: (Prepare the day before) Slice zucchinis, chop the pepper and cook with the chopped onion and garlic in a frying pan with the olive oil. The preparation must be melting. Place the preparation in a colander to remove water (if any). Mix the eggs with the creme fraiche, salt and pepper. Add the chopped basil and the zucchinis. Pour the preparation in a cake tin. Cook in a hot oven in a bain-marie for 45 minutes at 200/210 °C. Put a knife in the terrine to check if it is cooked. Remove from the tin and refrigerate overnight. Preparation of the tomato coulis: 5 tomatoes, 2 tablespoons Olive oil, 1 table spoon, Xeres vinegar, salt, pepper, basil or parsley. Remove the skin of tomatoes and mix tomatoes with herbs, salt, pepper, olive oil and vinegar. Place in the fridge a few hours. Serve on the zucchini terrine. You can add roasted pine nuts for a crunchy taste and some basil leaves for decoration.

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.

A night out without a phone It was a few days after Christmas and I was at the dinner table with Mum and some family friends. We were in great conversation. Then... ring ring… ring ring… went the home phone. For our guests it was as if there was a crying baby in the room next door and it needed attention immediately. Although that is something I’m still to experience I hear that in some cases it’s good to leave that too! The guests couldn’t believe this and yes it would have been stink if it had been a phone call saying grandma was in hospital but chances were it wasn’t. A couple of weeks later I was watching an interview with Simon Sinek called ‘Millennials in the Workplace’. This guy is AWESOME and I’d recommend his talks for people who have some time to fill. He’s good, he’s real good in terms of thought provoking ideas that can enhance ones quality of life. Within the talk where he’s highlighting an impact of social media and technology he mentioned something that reminded me of that dinner a few weeks earlier... “If you’re sitting at a dinner with your friends and you’re texting someone who’s not there that’s a problem”. The talk got me thinking seriously about the intrusion of phones and social media. I asked myself why do I take my phone everywhere I go? My answers made me sound dependent and when my answer was "but I keep my money cards in the phone-case" I decided to dust off my wallet. That evening I went out to dinner with friends purposely leaving my phone on the kitchen bench. Up till now I thought I was pretty good at just leaving my phone in a pocket. But without it completely I felt a greater sense of independence and freedom – I didn’t have to worry about losing it, breaking it, responding to someone who wasn’t even there. It enabled me to be more creative, and when I saw a phone on every other table in the restaurant I simply thought to myself "Why?". When asked about my holiday I couldn’t just show the photos on my phone. I actually enjoyed taking people on an adventure as I described the holiday. When a phone rang, beeped, or lit up, and people checked to see if it was theirs, my focus stayed on who I was with – not who I wasn’t with. And without the distraction of social media during times of solitude I was able to think my own thoughts and form new connections. I was living! At the end of the evening I did wonder how I was going to get home when everyone was ordering Uber. But then I remembered this thing called a Taxi and like an Uber that drove me home too. I feel like such a Millennial right now, but yes my phone comes more places with me than anything else I own. During the evening without it I noticed heightened levels of connection, inspiration and awareness of my surrounds, equally I thought how bizarre it would have been for my grandparents to even conceptualise a night out without a phone. I’m still appreciative of phones and social media, they are powerful tools in my life. But when I’m at dinner, when I’m in a meeting, when I’m with friends, I want to ignore the ringing phone, eliminate the distractions of the beep, the lit screen and the vibrate. To embrace the present and enjoy increased levels of clarity, inspiration and focus.

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Considerate and courteous car parking on the North Shore

By Mackenzie Kench of Yes Disability Resource Centre

Misuse of accessible parking is once again a hot topic in the press on talkback and here at the YES Disability Resource Centre, we have been inundated with questions and requests for comments, so in our article this month I will share our thoughts and what we know. CCS Disability Action monitored who used 360 accessible car parks around New Zealand. Accessible car parking is once again It was found that 31% becoming a hot topic. of the people who parked in these car parks did not have the CCS Disability Parking Permit, meaning they were illegally parked in these spaces. Furthermore, in a related interview, 74 people, roughly 17% of all the interviewees, admitted to parking in an accessible car park, when they should not have been parked there. While the results have slightly improved from a decade ago, where 35% of people illegally parked in accessible spaces, Yes Disability Resource Centre's Chief Executive Sonia Thursby says "towing-away deals with the long-term parking but not those who are only there five or 10 minutes," which make up the majority of offenders. Although offenders can be hit with a $150 fine, these fines are issued sporadically as it is currently dependent on the police and parking wardens being made aware of the situation. Subsequently, Sonia Thursby is currently investigating whether technology could be more effective in enforcing the appropriate use of accessible car parks. On the other hand, it is important to remember that those who have a permit should always comply with the terms and conditions of having one. For example, those with a permit may not use an accessible car park if they, personally, are not going to exit their vehicle. The truth of the matter is while it is easy to blame those who park in an accessible car park without having a permit, as the people creating the problem, doing so is not going to resolve the ongoing issue. Instead, everybody needs to be accountable for the correct and appropriate use of accessible car parks, whether they have a permit or not. www.yesdisability.org.nz

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PEACE & PERFORMANCE WITH GRAEME SAXBY

COUNCIL TALK

Shouldering responsibility for health

Auckland Councillor Richard Hills shares his story so far on representing North Shore Ward...

Looking forward to a busy 2017

Richard Hills

Happy New Year, I hope you are well rested and you have had a safe and fun festive season. Despite the weather being a bit patchy, our beaches and parks have still been full of people enjoying the warmer weather and making the most of the great community we live in. After a big 2016 it was good to have a break with family and get ready for a busy and positive year ahead. Exciting developments coming up are the introduction of double deckers for Kaipatiki bus routes, a concrete timeline for Skypath and more local parks upgrades. I’m also looking forward to Panuku Development’s Unlock Northcote getting underway, with plans for Unlock Takapuna following closely in the pipeline. These Unlock projects are designed to upgrade town centres innovatively, and look to provide more housing, new parks, public and community spaces. Over the summer break I received many questions from friends and the community about what my new role as a Councillor involves. The list of responsibilities and opportunities is almost never ending but, to break it down, my role so far involves the following; Mondays I use for reading, planning and scheduling meetings with council officers or constituents if no other forums have been booked in. We have committees and workshops on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, every week. The Mayor has thankfully reduced the number of committees from 19 to nine, which will save time and money, as well as helping to streamline decisions. I am on eight of the nine committees, in addition to the governing Body. The meaty decisions happen in the committees of the whole, but being on some of the smaller committees will enable me to be part of making more specific decisions. The Mayor has also appointed me as Chair of the Alcohol and Safety Taskforce for the Central City, his representative on the Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs (Youth Connections and Employment), a member of the Hauraki Gulf Forum and the Councillor Liaison to the Rainbow Advisory Panel. My official responsibilities are diverse and will fill a lot of my week, but I also remain focused on other priorities such as improving public transport, cycling initiatives, upgrading local infrastructure and increasing youth engagement. I would like to keep Fridays for community meetings, visiting community partners and focused work back on the Shore. I feel it is also important to attend as many Local Board meetings, local events and residents meetings as I can during the evening and on weekends to stay in touch with community and know what’s happening on the ground. I really enjoy feeling connected to the community, but I realise it will be tough to fit everything in. Councillor Darby and myself are investigating different ways to engage with community and get feedback from you, including opportunities for Councillor drop-in clinics. Please let me know in what ways you would like to see Council engage with you better. I hope to see you soon. Richard.hills@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Twitter @richardhills777

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One of the more common presentations to osteopaths are shoulder pain issues. One Graeme Saxby report indicates 15% of men and 25% of women reported shoulder pain from a study of 29,000 people, most significantly in the 50-55 years bracket.(1) Shoulders are a delicate balance of forces where the tone of muscles makes a significant difference to the positioning of the head of the humerus in the socket (glenoid fossa) of the shoulder blade. Too much pull from one muscle will pull the head into a different part of the socket as the ligamentous support to the area is relatively small. The mechanical disadvantage compounds itself when positions reach the end of range, particularly the highest point of reaching above the head, full range of lifting out to the side, and bringing the hand behind the back to reach up the spine. Various findings are associated with shoulder pain: commonly irritations to tendons around the rotator cuff muscles, impingements to the space in the top of the shoulder from inflammed regions, and deposition of calcium in tendons creating irritation. These findings are commonly treated with microsurgery and anti-inflammatory injection. These often afford relief and can be enough to prevent recurrence, but all too often the imbalance that started the whole sorry saga is still in place. Inappropriate rounding of the back forcing elevated and forward positioned shoulder blades is a common predisposition. This immediately compromises the ability of the muscles to hold the centre spot for the humerus in its shallow socket. Try this test, take your right hand behind your back and reach as high up your spine as you can. Then look at the amount of lift that has been achieved by the shoulder blade in peeling away from the back. In some cases the scapula will lift clear without resistance. In some, the top of the shoulder blade stays firmly stuck to the back,whilst the bottom pulls away. In others, there is very little change in blade position at all. If you then compare to your left side (or nondominant arm) the comparison with workload through the area can be appreciated. Often the non-dominant arm is considerably freer than the dominant. All of this can indicate regions of muscle that are impacting on the mobility of the shoulder blade that will then lead to compromise at the shoulder joint. Potentially this leads to tissue failure and the commonly diagnosed problems mentioned earlier Knowing how to control the shoulder blades on the back, utilising attachments from as far away as the low back and the neck, can significantly change the recovery rate of shoulder dysfunctions, and perhaps more importantly stop them from starting or returning. The responsibility for the change is with the owner of the shoulders. The change of habits engrained over many years is a problem that can be difficult to overcome, but with the aid of a balanced combination of strengthening and reconditioning alongside stretching and soft tissue mobilisation the best results can be obtained. If you have a shoulder issue that you think you should be doing something about please call Graeme at the Peace and Performance osteopathic clinic for a no obligation conversation. 1. Mario Pribicevic (2012). The Epidemiology of Shoulder Pain: A Narrative Review of the Literature, Pain in Perspective, Dr. Subhamay Ghosh (Ed.), InTech, DOI: 10.5772/52931. Available from: http://www.intechopen.com/books/pain-in-perspective/the-epidemiology-of-shoulder-pain-anarrative-review-of-the-literature

Graeme, Cheri, Tony, Clive, Alison, Christiane and Mike can all be contacted through 09 448 1481 or at 3/76 Paul Matthews Road (off Constellation Ave) for further information or see www.peaceandperformance.co.nz Peace and Performance, Albany Clinic, 3/76 Paul Matthews Road, Albany 09 448 1481 www.allbacksosteo.com

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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.

Sugar - it's on everyone's lips

John Appleton

As I see it - by John Appleton If there’s one New Year’s resolution we should all be embracing this year, it’s doing our utmost to remove as much sugar as possible from our diet. For many years, we have been led to believe that fat is the bad guy and this has been very convenient for the processed food industry, which has pumped vast amounts of sugar into thousands of products found on supermarket shelves. It seems we have all become addicted to this deleterious substance and the food industry knows that if they want us coming back for more of their products all they have to do is pump in the sugar. I would go as far as saying that sugar is more addictive than tobacco or alcohol. The message has been very slow to get out because there is a lot of money behind convincing our health policy makers to turn a blind eye to what is really going on. When it comes to diabetes, heart disease, obesity, Alzheimers, aging and cancer to name a few of the health issues filling our hospitals, we need to be proactive and do our own research. Removing the cause is by far the easiest way to resolve any problem. The average New Zealander would need to cut their daily sugar intake to a sixth of what it is now to meet new World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines. For an adult, this equals about six teaspoons, approx 25 grams of sugar per day. We are currently consuming about 54 kilograms of sugar per year. That is equivalent to 37 teaspoons of sugar per person per day.

Fortunately when it comes to obesity, even entrenched supporters of the processed food industry are reluctantly accepting the role of sugar/refined carbohydrates in the obesity epidemic. Years ago, diabetes was known as ‘sugar diabetes’ because at that time it was directly linked to the consumption of sugar. In 2015, 260,000 New Zealanders were recorded as having diabetes. This is a massive problem and there are many thousands in line to become diabetic. Fortunately when it comes to obesity, even entrenched supporters of the processed food industry are reluctantly accepting the role of sugar/refined carbohydrates in the obesity epidemic. Exercise is great but removing sugar in all its forms from the diet is in my humble opinion the most important consideration. When it comes to heart disease, American cardiologist Stephen Sinatra says that sugar is the number one dietary contributor.

Whenever we consume sugar, insulin is required to get the sugar safely out of our bloodstream into the cells. Insulin however is a double edged sword and can negatively impact on us in several ways. Insulin can compromise the delicate lining of our arteries known as the endothelium. In the early 60s a well reported study showed how dripping insulin into the femoral artery of dogs resulted in occluded arteries. Insulin also triggers the production of cholesterol which is more directly related to consumption of sugar than it is with consumption of fats. We have been misled for a long time. Insulin is also known to cause cellular proliferation. What could this mean for cancer? I have read a number of studies that show one of the strongest correlations to breast cancer and colon cancers are levels of insulin. In addition Guy Perkins of the University of California at San Diego reminds us that “most cancer cells rely almost exclusively on glucose to fuel their growth”. It doesn’t stop there Alzheimers disease is now being referred to as ‘diabetes 3’. The brain also uses glucose as its fuel and research is showing that Alzheimers is a metabolic disease, insulin resistance in the brain limits the brain’s ability to use glucose and the ability produce energy is damaged. Sugar also suppresses the immune system reducing our resistance to infections by up to 75% for 5 hours after ingestion. Anyone who takes the time to look closely at why chronic illnesses are an ever increasing burden for our health system would find a lot of bells ringing if they properly investigated the role of sugar in the process. John Appleton, 09 489 9362, www.johnappleton.co.nz, john@johnappleton.co.nz

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ARTS NEWS: LAKE HOUSE ARTS

What's on at the Lake House…

Louise Caig, INITIATES 2016.

Recent Graduates from tertiary art and design schools present works from their graduating portfolios in the INITIATE[s] 2017 exhibition, now showing until 26 February. The Term One art education programmes starts in the week of February 13 – below is a taster of what we have on offer! A talented and collected artist in her own right, Han Nae Kim (BFA, MFA) is tutoring the Drawing on a Large Scale class which starts on Monday February 13 at 7pm. This class is perfect for beginners or intermediate level adult students and convenient for anyone looking to do evening classes after work.

Drawing on a Large Scale Monday 13 Feb – Monday 12 April. $220 “Drawing is the fundamental framework for all visual art forms. It helps us to understand and respond to what we see and feel, and

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also generate ideas to bring creativity into our lives. Although drawing can often be a small scale, intricate and intimate process, in this class you will embrace drawing on a large scale to push the boundaries of what we consider as drawing. Han Nae will teach different drawing methodologies and processes so you can translate your ideas into large-scale works. “ Our popular kids ceramic sculpture classes are running on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays this term. Kids will learn hand building and sculpting techniques from our professional tutor in classes tailored for their age group.

Ceramic Sculpture (all $200) Monday 13 Feb – 3 April, 4 – 5:30 pm Ages 9-13yrs Tuesday 14 Feb – 4 April, 4 – 5:30 pm Ages 5-8yrs Tuesday 14 Feb – 4 April, 6:30 – 8pm Ages 14–18yrs Thursday 16 Feb – 6 April, 4 – 5:30 pm Ages 5-8yrs

Lake House Arts is situated on park-like grounds at 37 Fred Thomas Dr in Takapuna. 09 486 4877. Open 7 Days. info@lakehousearts.org.nz. www.lakehousearts.org.nz.

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ARTS NEWS: NORTHART

Garry Currin 2016 Small Portions of the Eternal World, Oil and mixed media on canvas. Colin McCahon 1976 ‘Rocks in the Sky’ series Oil on paper on board.

Jeffrey Harris 1985 ‘Figure near the Sea’ Mixed media on paper.

Pat Hanly, 1992 ‘Bouquet’ oil on board.

SongOk Song. Wedding Gown (Hwal-ot), Hand embroidered, hand stitched Korean silk.

SongOk Song Evening Dress Hand embroidered, hand stitched, Korean silk

Family Reunion: The Warwick and Kitty Brown Collection Northart’s 2017 programme has started, appropriately, with an exhibition to celebrate Lunar New Year. ‘Gyubang’ by Korean artist SoonOk Song showcases Korean fabric arts and includes five exquisitely hand embroidered 'hanbok' (contemporary takes on traditional and ceremonial Korean costumes such as wedding and evening dresses), together with traditional ornaments and decorations, again all intricately hand embroidered. Accompanying the exhibition is a display of small hand stitched and hand embroidered everyday needlework items such as pin cushions, thimbles and bags. A series of workshops on traditional Korean needle crafts taught in Korean will be held over the course of the show. See www.northart.co.nz for further information and bookings. Our thanks to Creative Communities, Auckland for the funding which has made these events possible. Also currently in the gallery, until 5 February, is the annual Northart members’ summer show. As always, it is an extensive and wide ranging collection of work and includes paintings, prints and photographs as well as ceramics and mixed media/found object sculpture by an extensive, diverse group of artists: from fully professional to amateur, seasoned to first time exhibitors. As such it provides a fascinating insight into Northart’s community of artists and supporters. Don’t miss, either, the displays in the window gallery spaces - since 2017 is the Year of the Rooster, we have included some of those too corrugated iron ones, courtesy of Jeff Thomson. Later in the month, we are privileged indeed to present an exhibition of art from the Warwick and Kitty Brown collection. It is an impressive assemblage of artworks with such well-known artists as Colin McCahon,

Tony Fomison, Pat Hanly, Ian Scott, Robert Ellis and Jeffrey Harris all featuring – and appearing in the Northart show. Warwick Brown is a well-known writer, critic and curator of New Zealand art, and the exhibition presented at Northart is a selection from the 300 or so items he and his late wife Kitty acquired. The collection became so large that despite building a gallery in the back garden, works were ‘farmed out’ to his children and “to law offices, to the Auckland High Court Judges’ Chambers and two storage facilities”. They have recently been brought together in one place – hence the title of the show “Family Reunion’ – for photography and cataloguing. In May the collection will be broken up and they will once again be dispersed. The exhibition opens to the public on Sunday 19 February and continues until 12 March. Warwick is a noted – and entertaining speaker on the arts. Putting together the collection was a lot of fun and there are many stories to be told. Come along on Sunday 5 March starting at 2pm and hear some of them. Also coming up Michael Anderson and Rick Allender open new exhibitions on Monday 20 February. Michael’s paintings use gestural mark making and the viscosity of his mediums to explore the materiality of paint, while Rick Allender adapts traditional marquetry techniques to present impressions of light and water and identify the subtle arrays of natural and man-made illumination within the Hauraki Gulf. Northart, Norman King Square, Northcote Shopping Centre 09 480 9633, 022 102 2422, northart.co.nz www.facebook.com/northartgallery

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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 Kaipatiki Local Board, the Lion Foundation and Birkenhead Licensing Trust and is open 10am – 4pm daily, evening viewings by arrangement. Admission is free.

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SKIN CANCER CHANNEL WITH DR GRANT COE

Dr Grant Coe

LIFE LESSONS WITH LIFE EDUCATION TRUST

MoleMan is a full service mole and skin cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment facility in Northcote Point. Their skin cancer doctors can map and identify skin cancers on the spot, as well as provide any necessary surgery, treatment and follow-up care. The team at MoleMan aims to provide exceptional patient care, at an affordable price, in a warm, welcoming and friendly environment. Chief MoleMan, Dr Grant Coe, has had extensive experience in skin cancer screening and surgery, both in New Zealand and Australia, and will be answering questions as well as sharing advice, tips and information each month in Channel Magazine.

Can sunburn cause skin cancer?

Question: I am a 35-year-old male and during my teenage years and into my twenties, I’ve been quite badly sunburnt a number of times, which has also led to blistering on several occasions. I read recently that severe sunburn can increase your risk of melanoma. Is this something I need to be concerned about? Now I cover up when I’m outside and always wear sunscreen, but I’m concerned the damage may have already been done.

Dr Coe: Unfortunately you are correct. Research shows that experiencing five or more blistering sunburns between the age of 15 and 20 can increase your melanoma risk by 80 percent and nonmelanoma skin cancer risk by 68 percent. Melanoma is the most common cancer for Kiwi men aged 25-44, and, with your history of severe sunburns, this does put you in a higher risk category for developing a potentially life-threatening melanoma. It is important that you now get your skin checked regularly, ideally annually, for any early signs of melanoma or other skin cancers, by a doctor or skin specialist. Early detection is your best defense against melanoma and provides the best chance of a positive outcome from this deadly disease. If picked up in the early stages, melanoma can be 100% curable and requires less expensive and invasive treatment. Call the MoleMan team today to enquire about full body skin cancer and melanoma checks with digital dermoscopy (mole mapping) technology on 0800 DR MOLE (376653) or 09 480 6416 or visit www.moleman.co.nz for pricing and frequently asked questions. Dr Coe is also an affiliated provider to Southern Cross for skin cancer surgery and selected services.

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Love those kids Happy New Year to everyone — I hope you all had an enjoyable break and are looking forward to an exceptional 2017. It should be another great year for us here at Life Education, with lots of positive stuff lined up. Our bookings are full for the year ahead with another 16,000 children planned to go through Barry Kirkour two mobile classrooms where we will reach Burnnand more than 85 per cent of all children in the age group our programme is aimed at over a two-year cycle. This month’s theme of “Love on the Shore” for the magazine ties in well with what we do — we love providing our programme “helping kids to make smart life choices” and we love hearing the positive comments from kids, teachers and parents about the effects that we have on kids’ lives. Our founding director Trevor Grice once said that a child without love is like a child trying to clap with one hand: kids need the love of a parent or guardian to help them grow through what can be pretty difficult years, and what we teach kids helps ease the burden that parents and kids often have. Although our programme is not specifically an anti-drug programme, we do touch on the subject of substances at Intermediate school, which is so important in today’s environment. I was reading a news item recently in a newspaper from Vancouver that someone left in a café and was horrified at some of the statistics from a city that I thought was often compared with Auckland.

Although our programme is not specifically an anti-drug programme, we do touch on the subject of substances at Intermediate school. The city has a real drug problem — in just one day in December, 13 people died of drug overdoses! And in the first 10 months of 2016 in British Columbia, 622 people died from illicit drug overdoses. I know that our record in Godzone isn’t something to be proud of, but we aren’t anywhere near as bad as what I see in Vancouver or British Columbia, and we must all work hard to make sure we never see illicit drug use reach those levels. Here at Life Education we work hard to do our bit and are proud of it. If you suspect that a child you know is using, find the courage to confront them. None of us can ignore the problem and we must work together to protect our future generation from this terrible scourge. A spokesman in the Vancouver article said, “You really can’t trust ecstasy, cocaine, crystal meth — any of that stuff. There’s no longer a safe way for kids to experiment. Your first time could be your last time.” Scary stuff. So heap every ounce of love that you have onto your kids and their close friends — it will be the best thing you have ever done in your life. Onwards and upwards. Barry Kirk-Burnnand, Chair, Life Education Trust North Shore chair@lifeeducationnorthshore.co.nz www.lifeeducationnorthshore.co.nz secretary@lifeeducationnorthshore.co.nz

Life Education Trust will be visiting the following schools in February

Onepoto - Hauraki - Windy Ridge - Sherwood - Manuka – Murrays Bay Intermediate -

EDUCATION: GLENFIELD COLLEGE

Students learning in a laboratory.

Head Girl Nicola Guidote Proxime Accessit.

Evolution or Revolution?

Glenfield College is reaping the rewards of being unapologetically aspirational. Glenfield College has been undertaking a quiet revolution. New Principal CJ Healey joined the school last year and was delighted by what he found; a strong community-based school with huge heart and boundless potential, potential; that is now being realised. "NZQA’s NCEA results have shown a dramatic upturn in academic performance of the students at the school as the mantra of being ‘unapologetically aspirational’ for our community proves fruitful." says Healey.

community. Their photos, were in the staffroom, and alongside their smiles were the number of credits they had achieved, the number of credits they still needed and whether or not they had made progress towards their end goal during that week, indicated by a green up arrow. "This was so powerful," explains the principal. "Not only were their mentors and subject teachers steering them towards their goals, and congratulating them on their successes, but other teachers and support staff were now involved as a team effort, aware of their progress and how they may potentially help. Success was celebrated and contributions to success came from all corners of the school. Motivation to succeed was made both intrinsic and extrinsic," CJ Healey concludes. The outcome of this collaborative hard work are results that have increased by up to 25%. Results are now much better than similar decile schools and comparable to top performing New Zealand schools. Interestingly, boys outperform girls at NCEA Level 3 and University Entrance (bucking the national trend of girls’ dominance), with girls coming out on top in Level 1 and Level 2. And at Level 1, it is the Asian students who lead, at Level 2 the New Zealand Europeans, at Level 3 NB 2016 National Statistics not available at the time of writing both Maori and Pasifika students top the list CJ Healey’s first focus was on targets, systems for achieving and the school’s Maori them, and creating ownership of them. "We also introduced more students take top billing new initiatives in the last three terms of the year, with extraordinary in University Entrance. results. The common theme running through the changes were that Glenfield College is every student mattered and that we are focused on ‘our children, a school that cares, a their futures’. Each and every one of our students is personally mentored by a staff member, a benefit of our more personal size, so school on the up and that their needs and progress are actively managed through support a school willing to go more than the extra mile of the students themselves, communication with their families and to ensure its students collaboration among the teaching community." are set-up to succeed, The most significant introduction to changing the academic so that when they walk culture of the school is the college’s Achiever's Programme lead by out of our gates for Deputy Principal Anne Kabalin; introduced for senior students and identifying any learners at risk of not reaching their personal level of the last time, they are excellence. These students were identified, and their needs explicitly in total control of their Danielle Paul and Dayna Stevens. destinies. discussed with them, their families and the college’s teaching

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EDUCATION: KRISTIN SCHOOL

Kristin 2018 Scholarships Open in February The 2017 school year is just beginning, but eligible students are encouraged to consider Kristin School’s scholarship opportunities for 2018. Kristin offers a range of scholarships for new students entering into Years 5, 7, 9 and 11, with awards ranging from 30% of tuition fees for Academic and General Excellence Scholarships to 50% for Foundation Scholarships. Scholarship applications for 2018 entry close at 2pm on Tuesday 28 March 2017. Kristin Executive Principal Tim Oughton said Kristin scholarships are made available by the generous support of the school’s community. “At Kristin we believe in creating a world led by good people, who are invested in making the future better,” said Tim. “Over the past 44 years our students and their parents and families have committed time, money skills and emotional reserves to create the school that we enjoy today and our scholarship programmes are a way of making this available to students who might not otherwise share in the opportunity Kristin offers.” “I encourage anyone who might be eligible to consider applying for these scholarships as they really are an exceptional offering.” Kristin is one of New Zealand’s leading independent schools, providing co-educational learning for students from Kindergarten to Year 13. The school’s scholarship programme is currently benefitting 20 students who might not otherwise be able to experience the Kristin difference . The scholarships that are being offered for 2018 include: Academic Excellence Scholarships Academic Excellence Scholarships will be awarded to outstanding applicants demonstrating exceptional academic ability. These

scholarships are awarded based on the results of previous school reports, performance in the entrance examination and an interview: Year 5, Year 7, Year 9, Year 11. General Excellence Scholarships General Excellence Scholarships will be awarded to outstanding applicants demonstrating all round academic ability, excellence in a chosen co-curricular activity or interest, and exceptional leadership and/or service. These scholarships are awarded using information provided in previous school reports, performance in the entrance examination, evidence of excellence in co-curricular activities, interests, leadership and/or service, and an interview: Year 5, Year 7, Year 9, Year 11. Foundation Scholarships Kristin's Foundation Scholarships will be awarded to outstanding applicants demonstrating all round ability but whose family, for financial reasons, would be otherwise unable to meet the costs of attending Kristin. Financial need is a prerequisite for these scholarships and the Statement of Financial Position must be completed with all applications. Evidence of financial standing/ hardship/position is required. These scholarships will be awarded using information provided in previous school reports, performance in the entrance examination, evidence of excellence in co -curricular activities or interests, and an interview: Year 5, Year 7, Year 9, Year 11. For more information about Kristin Scholarships, please refer to the schools website at Kristin.School.NZ on contact the Registrar Linda Teagle at admissions@Kristin.school.nz

Moving mountains Students and staff from Kristin’s Middle and Senior Schools moved mountains on a Community Service day in December …mountains of mulch, that is. All staff and students from the Middle and Senior schools participated in a service day at one of our regional parks at Mahurangi, Wenderholm and Shakespear, where they assisted the Department of Conservation with various tasks. Kristin’s Year 7 students were at Mahurangi Regional Park moving a huge load of mulch. The park’s two rangers said it would have taken them two weeks to move the mulch by themselves, but the task was completed in a morning. Year 8 and 10 students were at Wenderholm Regional Park helping with track metalling and nursery work while Year 9 students were at Shakespear Regional Park helping with track metalling. Kristin has a number of service programmes that endeavour to develop ongoing and meaningful partnerships with community organisations. More than simply fundraising, students are encouraged to develop a more holistic understanding of giving, including participation in service projects.

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EDUCATION: KRISTIN SCHOOL

Jackson Keon in action.

National Water Polo Success YSPOTY Awards Success Kristin was well represented in the FINA World Women's Youth Water Polo Championships held in Auckland recently. Current student Jessica Marsden was selected for the team in December, while Liana Dance (2015 alumni) was also a member of the team. Dance attended Kristin School on a water polo scholarship. New Zealand improved on its 13th place in the previous championships in Madrid by placing 10th at home in the championships that were just held in Auckland. This year’s team can take away from the world championships that they competed with the top three teams in the world, including two in group play.

This year’s team can take away from the world championships that they competed with the top three teams in the world. Meanwhile, Kristin Junior Girl’s Water Polo Team defeated Carmel College, 6 goals to 3, to claim the College Sport Auckland title along with the Challenger Cup and North Island Championship late last year. They had to show plenty of character yesterday as they were down by 2 goals after the first quarter.

Kristin was well placed in the 26th Annual College Sport Auckland Young Sportsperson of the Year Awards at the end of last year. Kristin School had eight finalists for 2016, a record for the school. Congratulations to Macsen Sisam who won the tennis award for best school boy player in Auckland. Joining him was Jackson Keon who won the top boys yachtsman award for the 2nd year running. He was also one of the eight finalists selected for the overall Sportsman of the Year award. There are 107 schools that make up College Sport in the Auckland region. So these are outstanding results. Kristin School Finalists were: Olivia McTaggart – Athletics Christine Zhang – Badminton Connor Greentree – Hockey Hattie Jones – Hockey Tegan Knightbridge – Orienteering Macsen Sisam – Tennis Jackson Keon – Yachting Leonard Takahashi – Yachting

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EDUCATION: WESTLAKE GIRLS

Para Athlete Chosen for New National Youth Council Year 12 student Anna Steven is one of ten young leaders from around the country who have been chosen to represent physically disabled young people in the Halberg Disability Foundation’s first ever youth council. The foundation aims to enhance the lives of the physically disabled by enabling them to participate in sport and recreation. Anna is a confident, effervescent 16-year-old who is determined to live life to the fullest. Having both encountered and overcome many challenges in sport regarding her own disability, she is keen to use her experiences to help others in a similar position and she is excited about being involved in this new initiative. After being diagnosed at the age of 12 with a rare osteosarcoma of the heel, Anna elected to have her leg amputated just below the knee which would give her the best chance of eradicating the cancer and allowing her to lead a fully active life. Anna has always been passionate about sport and her natural athleticism and 'can do' attitude earned her a place on many Westlake teams, including the 1st XI cricket team. She loves the way everyone “treats her like any other student and never makes her feel limited by being disabled.” On the contrary, teachers and coaches have always encouraged her to stretch herself, and she recently earned five gold medals in her para athlete events at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Athletics Championships. With athletics now her sporting focus, she will be heading to Canberra

in March for her first international competition – a step towards her goal of representing New Zealand at the Paralympic Games. Anna is all too aware that her own brush with cancer makes her one of the lucky ones. She has been actively involved with CanTeen since 2013 and has been Anna Steven a member of the charity’s regional leadership group for over two years, helping to run their camps and local activities and offering the peer support that helps many young cancer sufferers through their ordeal. At Westlake Girls she has helped organise multiple fundraising events for her school house charity, the Child Cancer Foundation. She has also run the 2015 Auckland Marathon 12km Bridge Traverse and the 2016 Ports of Auckland Round the Bays, raising funds for CanTeen and Look Good Feel Better.

Tribute to Helen Ryman QSO 1925-2016 Westlake Girls pays tribute to charismatic former Headmistress Helen Ryburn who was Head of History and Social Studies at Westlake before being appointed Headmistress in 1968, a position she held for 14 years until 1982. Current Deputy Principal Michele Larnder worked with Helen as a young teacher and remembers her fondly as an inspirational leader and educational role model who “gave her life to education.” A passionate historian who loved her subject and enjoyed teaching it, Helen constantly challenged her students to question their assumptions and base their statements on grounded evidence. She also campaigned for innovation and change in education and was known for her provocative and inspiring speeches. Helen was also an influential executive and chairperson on the PPTA and in 1983 she received a Queen’s Service Order for public services in education. Helen was passionate about many things and was also a political activist, proudly campaigning for women’s rights and actively involved in the 1981 anti-apartheid protests. After leaving Westlake Girls she went into local body politics and was on the East Coast Bays council for two terms. In later life, she was involved in the University of the Third Age, which encourages post-retirement learning and discussion. Helen helped establish Westlake Girls High School as one of the leading girls' schools in the country and she instilled into our students that gender was neither a barrier nor an excuse – girls really can do anything, a mantra that has continued as a core value in our school today.

Helen Ryburn

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Science Forum Tackles Climate Change Following a rigorous application process, Anushka Kharbanda and Jungyoon Park were selected to attend Powering Potential, a four-day event held last December in Wellington. Organised by the Royal Society of New Zealand and supported by Freemasons New Zealand, the forum brought together 40 of New Zealand’s most promising young science students to tackle the controversial issue of climate change. Students worked in teams of four on their allocated question, collaborating to research, investigate and provide recommendations to solve challenging issues facing the country. Andrew Cleland, Chief Executive of the Royal Society of New Zealand, said that the process was designed to make students “think outside the square and use their creative capabilities to find solutions.” Jungyoon describes this experience as, "one of the most memorable four days of my life. The activities provided were very balanced and broad, and it was truly wonderful to witness how all 40 of us became instantly united by our common desire to battle climate change and by our curiosity for the scientific world.” Anushka added: “The demanding research process and our journey to finding solutions eventually made us work like a welloiled machine and highlighted how important teamwork skills are in the scientific community…It not only challenged us to critically evaluate all the real world problems that are associated with coming up with and implementing a solution, but it further extended us by cultivating the science communication skills that are so essential in the scientific field.” Both girls were struck by how much they benefitted from this challenging but very enjoyable experience. Anushka commented: “The innovative, high quality and elegant solutions that a group of teenagers could come up with are a testament to how much improvement every single participant had undergone, due to the constant constructive feedback from the mentors and each other's support.”

Jungyoon Park and Anushka Kharbanda

The innovative, high quality and elegant solutions that a group of teenagers could come up with are a testament to how much improvement every single participant had undergone… Anushka and Jungyoon are extremely grateful to Mrs Hamling for her referral and to the sponsors of this event. Jungyoon concludes: “I would recommend Powering Potential to any high school student who has a passion for applying science to mitigate and solve the larger issues that trouble our world.”

Young Violinist Selected for Top Music Programmes Young violinist Christine Lee has been accepted into the NZSO Fellowship Programme for 2017 at just 15 years old. This is a prestigious year-long programme, where eight emerging orchestral musicians (mostly tertiary students) are selected from around New Zealand. Participants will travel to Wellington for lessons with NZSO Principal players, observe NZSO rehearsals, receive coaching from guest soloists, attend NZSO concerts and participate in management training sessions. Past Westlake students who were Fellowship participants in 2016 include Stella Kim, Julie Park and Jacky Siu. Christine’s talent has also been recognised by the New Zealand String Quartet who have offered her a place at The Adam Summer School which runs annually for eight days in Nelson. Tutored by the New Zealand String Quartet and Diedre Irons, 27 string players and pianists are selected from tertiary level from around New Zealand. Christine will be exposed to an inspiring and intensive chamber music programme, participating in daily master classes and group coaching. The Summer School concludes with the performance of a major chamber work in two public concerts. An outstanding young musician, Christine has been the Concert Master of the National Youth Orchestra and has also led the Westlake Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra in 2016.

Christine Lee

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EDUCATION: WESTLAKE BOYS

A group of friends in the photo-booth at Graduation Dinner.

2016 Graduation Dinner

Graduation Dinner is the culmination of a student’s time at Westlake Boys, marking the end of his school career - a celebration of his Westlake experience and the friendships he has made along the way. December 3rd saw the Class of 2016 follow the school tradition of crossing the stage in a rite of passage that takes them from Westlake student to ‘Westlaker’, a Westlake old boy. As always, it was a very special occasion for the students and their families. The role of Master of Ceremonies for the evening was shared between 7th Form Dean, Mrs Tracy Houzet, and student Joe Jackson, who added his own sense of style and humour to the proceedings. The guest speaker was Nick Ross, Managing Director of UBS Investment Bank, who reflected on his time at Westlake in the early 80s and gave the students some useful advice for their futures. During the graduation ceremony students each received their graduation certificates from MCs for the evening, Mrs Tracy Houzet and Westlakers President Richard Stevens Joe Jackson. and Headmaster David Ferguson. They

Above: Westlakers President Rick Stevens and Headmaster David Ferguson with Westlake’s longest serving staff member, Miss Joan Farrell, recipient of the Westlakers Lifetime Award.

both wished all the students well and reminded them that they are always welcome back at school. A very special part of Graduation Dinner is the presentation of two awards. Rick Stevens was delighted to present a Westlakers Lifetime Award to legendary long-serving member of staff, Joan Farrell. Miss Farrell taught languages at Westlake for 43 years and was loved by her students. She is often mentioned by Westlakers as the teacher who had the greatest influence on them. The Westlakers Red-Blooded Award is presented to a student who has committed himself whole-heartedly to the school and embodies everything that Westlake stands for. 2016 winner was Alex Kim, a kind and humble student who was involved in a broad range activities throughout his school career, including leading the Kapa Haka group. During dessert guests were treated to a performance by the band ‘Level 4 Music’, the winning act from 2016’s Westlake’s Got Talent, and Antoine Ellis gave his final speech as 2016 Head Boy. Throughout the evening the photo-booth, run by Westlaker, Ben Jung, was popular. Joe Jackson led a rousing, spine-tingling school haka and Matthew Bennett led the singing of the school song to round off a truly memorable evening.

Westlake High School 60th Reunion – 10 March 2017 In February 1957 70 boys and 45 girls became the first to call themselves Westlake High School students. By the time they had finished their Westlake careers, the school had already outgrown its original campus and moved the boys to the new site ‘up the hill’ for most of their classes. In 1962 the split became formal and Westlake Boys and Westlake Girls became two separate schools. On March 10th this year, ‘boys and girls’ from those first five Westlake years will reunite to celebrate their Diamond Jubilee. All those who attended Westlake High School at any time during the co-ed years ’57 to ’61 are warmly invited to join the 60th Anniversary Reunion. There will be two main functions, including a chance to farewell the old school hall, which will be replaced later this year, and many opportunities throughout the day to meet old friends and reminisce about life at school 60 years ago! Morning – Friday 10 March: • What: Welcome Back Assembly, tour of the school and morning tea • When: Registration from 9.30am for 10am start • Where: Westlake Girls High School, in the original school hall • Cost: $15.00 per person

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1957 Westlake High School third form class.

Evening – Friday 10 March: • What: Mix and Mingle • When: Registration from 6pm • Where: Westlake Boys High School in PTA Conference Centre in the new gymnasium • Cost: $35.00 per person To register for either or both of these events please contact Jan Franklin at jan.franklin@xtra.co.nz. Please pass on information about this event to anyone you know who was a Westlake High School student between the years of 1957 and 1961.

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TERM 1 2017

IMPORTANT DATES Waitangi Day (public holiday) Monday 6th Feb Year 9 'Welcome to Westlake' Evening Thursday 9th Feb House Haka Competition Friday 10th Feb Prefects’ Assembly Monday 13th Feb House Swimming Sports Friday 17th Feb 2016 Scholars’ Assembly (2016 Dux announced) Monday 20th Feb House Athletics Day Wednesday 1st March Lantern Festival Morning Tea Friday 3rd March Westlakers’ Golf Day Thursday 16th March Equinox Concert Wednesday 22nd March School Ball Friday 24th March Summer Sports Tournament Monday 27th – Fri 31st March House Cross Country Thursday 6th April Culture Week Monday 10th – Thurs 13th April Proms Concert Wedday 12th April Term One Break Friday 14th – Friday 28th April For further information about any of these events please check the school website www.westlake.school.nz or Facebook page or call 09 410 8667

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EDUCATION: LONG BAY COLLEGE

Academic Awards The financial burden of studying Biomedical Science at Auckland University has been made a little easier for Long Bay College student Meghana Pasham, after she won over $20,000 in Scholarship Awards at the 2016 Academic Prizegiving. Meghana received the University of Auckland Academic Potential Scholarship and the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Scholarship and was also named DUX of Long Bay College 2016. Meghana was the 2016 Academic Leader at Long Bay College, and led by example. She was awarded the Cup for Excellence in Level 3 Chemistry, Level 3 Digital Technologies and Level 3 Physics, as well as receiving Excellence in Level 3 Biology.

Meghana Pasham

Meghana was the 2016 Academic Leader at Long Bay College, and led by example. Jessica MacGee was awarded the Stephanie J Norrie Trophy Supreme Award for Leadership for her incredible contribution to Long Bay College, while Ethan MacKay received the Te Tukuna Kakano Ruatanga Trophy for Bi-Cultural Leadership.

Ethan MacKay

Jess MacGee

New Zealand record set by LBC student Congratulations to Long Bay College student Connor Bell who competed in the Junior section at the National Secondary Schools competition. Connor won the Discus title by throwing 65m. Not only this, but he also broke the New Zealand Secondary Schools Junior record by 7m! This record of 58.12m was set in 2009 by Jacko Gill who has since moved on to represent New Zealand in the Olympics in Shotput. Connor Bell But Connor didn’t only break it once, he broke it four times in a row setting the final distance with his 5th throw. During the competition 4 out of 6 of his throws were past the previous record (all over 63m). Connor also went on to compete in the Junior Boys Shotput where he was able to win that event also, with a throw of 15.7m.

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Class visit to Treaty grounds thanks to top prize Long Bay College art student Bea Terreblanche won the top prize for the Waitangi trust art competition in 2016. ‘Our Nations Children’ was a nationwide student art competition as part of an initiative aimed at having every child visit Waitangi before they leave school to better understand New Zealand’s Heritage. Our Nation's Children Bea Terreblanche started in 2013 with the goal to inspire and educate the next generation of New Zealanders to know and understand the history of the birthplace of New Zealand, and encourage more people to visit Waitangi and Northland. Thanks to Bea’s success in the competition, 15 Long Bay College students were able to visit the Treaty grounds recently, staying at the adjacent hotel. The activities during their three day stay included learning to chant and paddle a waka, visiting the Waitangi museum, sailing, and swimming with the dolphins. A great time was had by all. Congratulations once again to Bea!

EDUCATION: PINEHURST SCHOOL

Student Leadership Team 2017 Congratulations to the following students who have been chosen as our 2017 Student Leadership team: Head Girl - Ruiqi (Anna) Yu Head Boy - Josh Martel Deputy Head Girl - Grace Chalton Deputy Head Boy - Feanor (George) Robertson Kauri House Captain - Jenna Marsh Matai House Captain - Danielle Nottage Rimu House Captain - Isobel Gibbs Totara House Captain - Isabella Hutchinson-Sykes Prefects - Matthew Brewster, Chase Clayton, Georgia Erskine and Kate Hollamby

Pinehurst is a premier, coeducational independent school based in Albany on Auckland’s North Shore.

Senior College Awards 2016 Warm congratulations to all students who received wards at the Pinehurst School Senior College Awards 2016. Major award winners were: Foundation Cup for Academic Excellence - Dux 2016 - Nico van Wijk Proxime Accessit - Emerson Hunt Crosby Cup for Endeavour and Application - Leo Burnside

Alumni Reunion On Friday 2 December last year, we had our final 25th year celebration with our Alumni. It was fantastic to see many students and staff return to Pinehurst and enjoy our beautiful grounds and buildings. Conversations were in full swing with lots of laughter and reminiscing.

With an emphasis on individual attention and a total school roll of only 850, Pinehurst School ensures students are exposed to a wide range of opportunities. With passionate teachers, a nurturing learning environment and a world-class Cambridge curriculum – your child is set to leave Pinehurst as a confident, wellequipped adult. A global leader in Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), Pinehurst offers an EXTENSIVE ACADEMIC, SPORTS AND ARTS CURRICULUM, taught by experienced teachers who are focused on achievement and results. We are proud to have achieved Top in the World and in New Zealand in a range of Cambridge subjects, including Design & Technology, Information Technology, Geography, Art & Design, Spanish, Physical Education and Environmental Management.

For further information contact our enrolment manager on (09) 414 0960 ext 614 or email enrolment@pinehurst.school.nz.

Sherida Penman-Walters, founding principal of Pinehurst School

Executive Principal Retires Pinehurst School is seeking another strong leader, after its founding principal Sherida Penman-Walters recently announced her retirement. Penman-Walters, who has been with the school since its origin will leave at the end of term two, 2017. Chairman of the school's board, Peter Davies, said Penman-Walters built up the school from scratch, creating its family atmosphere. The long notice given by Penman-Walters will help the school in its recruitment process, and it has already engaged an external expert and started advertising, Davies said. "She's been the central figure in the past 26 years and they will be big boots to fill," he added.

75 Bush Road, Albany phone (09) 414 0960 www.pinehurst.school.nz

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IB student has national success Thomas Benison, a Year 12, IB Diploma student, wrote the winning essay for the EcoNZ@Otago magazine Essay Competition, on Dirty Dairying and Water Scarcity in New Zealand: How intensive dairying leads to water pollution from cattle effluent in many streams and rivers. IB Economics teacher Ms Corinne Kofoed had challenged her diploma students to write an essay to enter into this national competition for Year 12 and 13 students, with a first prize of a $300 gift certificate (book voucher, iTunes card or a mix of the two) and $200 in book vouchers for school. The competition rules stated that “essays should be 1500 words maximum and written in a clear, concise and insightful tone. Naturally, essays that are original, intriguing and uncommon so as to inspire and entertain are preferred. They should be enjoyable to read!” Thomas explained: “The essay question was to explain how an economist would describe the problem

by linking it and explaining the problem with theory that we learnt in class. It also asked what should be done about it, so I was required to come up with any viable solutions that relate to economic theory.” The main points provided for consideration were about externalities, missing markets, Tragedy of the Commons and open access to resources.

The essay question was to explain how an economist would describe the problem by linking it and explaining the problem with theory that we learnt in class. Thomas’s winning essay, judged by a panel of economists at Otago University will be published in a future issue of EcoNZ@otago. It was a great ending to a busy year for Thomas in his first year of the IB Diploma.

National essay competition winner Thomas Benison.

An original classical composition TGS Sportswoman of the Year Katherine Badham in triathlon action.

Athletics success at the highest level The NZ Secondary Schools’ Athletics championships are held in December, where the joint Sportswoman of the Year for TGS, Katherine Badham, won the 3000m track race to become the new national champion. Equally impressive was Imogen Ayris who won silver in the pole vault, to become only the 7th NZ female, and the youngest at 15, to clear 4.00m. Both of these young athletes have been named on the NZSS Championships Team.

Martin Greshoff was one of six finalists chosen as part of the “Operation Neptune Secondary School Creative Competition 2016”, run by the Royal New Zealand Navy in conjunction with its 75th celebrations. Greshoff submitted a proposal for the composition of a classical music work. He focused on a range of themes and goals, including celebrating RNZ history and musical heritage, and the remembrance of lives lost by those in service of their country. His ideas included those of community and the close ties of the Navy to the Devonport area, emphasising traditional Maori ties and associations in the Navy. The work is called, “Voyage”, a three movement suite composed for the Royal New Zealand Navy Band. At the prizegiving ceremony at The Cloud in late November, Martin was awarded second place and $1500. His cheque was presented by Chief of the Navy - Rear Admiral John Martin, ONZM, whose son, Callum, also

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Martin Greshoff with Rear Admiral John Martin, ONZM.

attended Takapuna Grammar School before his career with The Checks. This success tops off a very good year for Greshoff, who dominated the Music division at the school’s senior Performing Arts Awards night, taking both the Donnell Trophy for composition and the Vernon Trophy for outstanding achievement in instrumental music.

EDUCATION: ROSMINI COLLEGE

Prizes and departures New term news from Rosmini Rosmini College will begin 2017 without two of its longest serving staff members, Ray Roberts and Grant Richards. Rosmini’s Headmaster, Mr Nixon Cooper says: “Ray and Grant retired at the end of 2016. Between them they have given 62 years of service to the College. Their experience, knowledge and dedication is irreplaceable.” Ray Roberts (B.A (Hons), M.A., Dip. Tching, Dip. Ed.) started teaching English at Rosmini College in 1987. Ian Ready, Rosmini College’s former Head of English says: “Ray to me is a true renaissance man whose interests and accomplishments cover so many activities. A true academic (a declining species in New Zealand schools) and an Ray Roberts outstanding sportsman; with his judo to Olympic level, his love of football, rugby, and cricket. He also has a great love of cuisine. Ray is also a talented musician, particularly at singing, and I always enjoyed his company in the choirs at the Stations of the Cross.” “Ray, above all, was always a gentleman and he was supportive of his staff.” He added. Rosmini College Old Boy, Mike Thornley (1993 – 1996) adds Ray Roberts was “an inspirational teacher” and he recalls: “In Form 7, studying Henry V, Ray sat up the front and could quote page after page without ever looking at the book. He never left out a word. It made it an interesting subject because he enjoyed teaching it.” Grant Richards (T.T.C.) began teaching at Rosmini College in 1983. Year 13 Dean, School Counsellor and fellow Technology teacher, Owen Hughes says: “Grant has a massive amount of experience in just about every aspect of school life. He has been heavily involved in coaching, P.E, technology, Grant Richards careers and sports organisation. I have never seen him rattled and he is always able to give you an opinion that you may not have thought of when problems occur. Your wise words will be missed by many.” Rosmini College’s Head of Technology and Year 8 Dean Mike Broome adds: “Grant has been working in the Technology Department for well over ten years. There will hardly be a student that hasn't got something Grant helped make in their home. His no nonsense approach and helpful and friendly manner will be a hard act to follow.”

Ray and Grant retired at the end of 2016. Between them they have given 62 years of service to the College. Their experience, knowledge and dedication is irreplaceable. Year 7 and 8 Prizegiving

Rosmini College’s Year 7 and 8 prizegiving was held on Tuesday 13 December in the Tindall Auditorium. School Chaplain, Father Craig Dunford led the School Prayer and Year 7 student, Benedict Chan played the piano. Year 8 student, Shewon Fernando performed Goldenhorse’s ‘Maybe Tomorrow’ and, finally, A Capella sang ‘Joy to the World.’ The Top Academic Student in Year 7 was Luke Farrand and the Top Academic Student in Year 8 was Tony Lim.

Year 9 and 10 Prizegiving

Rosmini College’s Year 9 and 10 prizegiving was held on Monday, 12th December in the Tindall Auditorium. School Chaplain, Father Craig Dunford began the prizegiving with a prayer and Year 10 student, Marvin Williams-Dunn led the School Prayer. Year 10 student, Jason Mittef played the piano then Rosmini’s school band, Slipstream, performed ‘Speed of Sound’ and, as with the Year 7 and 8 Prizegiving, A Capella sang ‘Joy to the World.’ The Top Amesh Wijesinha Academic Student in Year - Junior School Dux. 9 was Daniel Malik. Year 10 student, Amesh Wijesinha was named the Junior School Dux and he was awarded the Brownlie Cup. Amesh also sang with A Capella and he won the Junior Social Studies Prize (along with Joshua Pereira), the Scholz Debating Cup and the Ross Pedersen Cup for Junior English as

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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.

Banish those white marks!

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I see these daily at the carwash and people ask me, 'How did they get there?' and 'Is there any way to remove them?' How did they get there? In the photos above you can see the obvious hand print. These marks come from hand/body lotions, hand creams and sun screen. They are not always as obvious as the examples shown and can be from kids leaning on the car leaving smears or the rolling of an arm or leg brushing the car. This issue with these marks is that we tend to leave them or try to wash them off only to find that the mark won’t lift. Once they are left, the sun plays its nasty role in helping the lotions bake onto the car, etching into your clear coats or paint work. So for prevention, always try to wipe the excess lotion off the kids before they leave the beach so once they start touching the car minimal transfer occurs.

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Is there any way to remove them? Good news, yes! Depending on the age of the mark, any good cutting compound applied by hand and then polished over will remove these marks. The older marks that have etched into your paintwork will need to be machine cut off to get a good result. The usual affected areas are around the boot, on the roof above the doors and on the doors themselves. My advice is, when you see these marks deal to them quickly, minimising the amount of direct sunlight that hits the car, as this is when issues start. If you are unable to do the job, we are always are more than happy to help down at Car-Fé Takapuna to remove these for you. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to call 09 4887000 to discuss. Regards, Robert & Siobhan Bonnici.

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EDUCATION TIM OUGHTON, KRISTIN SCHOOL

Brought to you by Board Chair, Craig Donaldson and CEO, Andrew Young.

Kristin School's Executive Principal, Tim Oughton.

The fundamentals of a good education

WELL FOUNDATION: UPDATE

Tim Oughton

When I was at school, reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic used to be referred to as the “Three R’s” and they were looked upon as the fundamentals of a good education. These days we know it takes more than reading, writing and mathematics to provide a balanced education and help a child become appropriately equipped for life in the 21st century. Nowadays, even if we add Science, the Arts, Technology and even a few languages into the mix, the combination simply isn’t enough to prepare a child to thrive in the modern world.   We don’t need to spend much time in front of the television or online to realise that our children inherit a broken and divided world. Party political gain, self-interest and personal greed trump global priorities every time. In generations past, most global problems were those of nation-states in conflict. In this generation, we face terrifying ogres of rampant fundamentalism and the prospect of environmental degradation at a seemingly impossible rate to control.   At Kristin we want our students to develop a “world perspective” – critical but not purely cerebral, rooted in clear values but with a disposition to act in support of the good – nurturing young idealists excited by the possibility of change and motivated to act through personal example and courageous leadership.   Words on the Martin Luther King Memorial in Washington DC make salient reading: “If we are to have peace on earth our loyalties must become ecumenical rather than sectional. Our loyalties must transcend our race, our class and our nation. And this means we must develop a world perspective.” At Kristin we have a large and diverse international community where young people discover who others are – people from different circumstances and different contexts. And in so doing, they can discover their humanity – a humanity that transcends the destructive influences in the world. They have the opportunity to learn from others but also to see their own culture for what it is – because it is only when we are amongst those who are different from us that we see ourselves (our own values, beliefs and assumptions) for what we are. From the conversations and friendships which emerge, they have an opportunity to recognise a common humanity which transcends the differences from which world problems are often experienced today. This is the global understanding which can be one of Kristin’s greatest gifts to its students.   Global mindedness is not text-book knowledge or a mere statement – it is, fundamentally, an insight which springs from living and working together with others different from ourselves. This insight brings with it a capacity for discernment and an ability to see things beyond the fragmented divisions of the world today. It enables young people to choose wisely, to find new ways of thinking about old problems and to develop a profound sense of self.

At Kristin we have a large and diverse international community where young people discover who others are – people from different circumstances and different contexts.

Well Said

Andrew Young.

Craig Donaldson.

The start of a new year is normally the time for goal setting and making big plans. At the Well Foundation our goals are Waitemata DHB’s Child & Family team with the clear, with the first new mobile health clinic, and a second is on the way. The Well Foundation is also currently support of you fundraising for a third new clinic. and our wider community, we want to help provide the best healthcare possible for local people. Last year, our supporters made a big impact on local healthcare, from funding important equipment in the hospitals to enhancing vital services in the community that make accessing healthcare easier for our most vulnerable people. This year we will build on what has been achieved already, harnessing strong relationships with local people and businesses and creating new ones to keep making improvements at both North Shore and Waitakere hospitals and in the community. We kick off 2017 with exciting news that a second mobile health clinic has been fully funded and will be on the road soon. The second clinic will be used by public health nurses to do throat swabbing as a part of the Rheumatic Fever Prevention Programme and general health check ups, referrals to other services and provide treatment when needed. The second new clinic will be comfortable, spacious and designed specifically to stand up to demands of the growing service. Because mobile health services are so beneficial to a fast-growing and diverse local population, one of our first major priorities this year will be raising money for a third mobile clinic which will be used for providing dental care to more local children, especially in the many areas where tooth decay is big problem. We’re also making great progress with our hospital equipment projects with the $18,500 Portable Lower Abdominal Scanner for North Shore Hospital Emergency Department being completed late last year, largely thanks to the East Coast Bays Rotary Club who fundraised for the scanner at their annual golf day. The new equipment will help staff in this busy department diagnose medical and bladder issues faster and relieve patients of pain as quickly as possible. If you’d like to know about any of our current projects and how they will benefit patients and families of the North Shore, please visit www.wellfoundation.org.nz. If you’re setting goals for 2017 and are interested in supporting a local charity, aimed at providing better healthcare for you and your loved ones, we’d love to hear from you on 447 0138 or info@wellfoundation.org.nz. Or if you’d just like to get to know us a bit better and keep up with our latest news, please visit the website and sign up to our quarterly newsletter. Until next time, go well. Well Foundation, Level 2, 15 Shea Tce, Takapuna, Auckland www.wellfoundation.org.nz The Well Foundation is the official charity

“Make a career of humanity,” said Dr Martin Luther King, “and you will make a greater person of yourself and a finer world to live in.”

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ACCOUNTANCY WITH MIKE ATKINSON BELLINGHAM WALLACE

Accountancy with Mike Atkinson of Bellingham Wallace

Hooking the big one I’m sure we have had at least one friend, family member or colleague, tell us a tall tale about the one that got away. Over summer I heard this quite a bit, and then to rub salt into the wound one of my business partners sent me a pxt of him with a massive crayfish, while I’m in the office working. There are countless analogies about fishing and life, and there are a couple that are relevant to business that I thought I would share. The first is the Anablep or four-eyed fish. The Anableps are truly amazing creatures celebrated for their curiously divided eyes. Despite their name, they don’t actually have four eyes. Instead, the eyes are specially adapted for its surface-dwelling lifestyle. Its two large, bulbous eyes are positioned on the upper side of the head and are split horizontally into two sections. This combination allows it to see clearly both above and below water. While searching for food at the surface and on the substrate below, it can literally keep an eye out for predators above, like herons or sea eagles, that would quickly snatch it from its watery home for a snack of their own! This analogy is relevant to us as business owners or managers to think about issues from multiple perspectives or at least two perspectives. Like the Anablep looking above and below at the same time, we can look at issues, problems or opportunities from two or more perspectives. For example: Business planning – I can use it to plan my business success and I can also use it as a tool to advise my clients on business planning. What’s your Anablep opportunity? The second analogy builds on the Anablep. The Fishbone Matrix, which is based on Kaoru Ishikawa’s cause and effect concepts and show the causes of a specific event. This diagram is often used in production and manufacturing as a quality improvement tool. Each set of bones of the spine represent potential opposites or extremes of possibility on a continuum. The opposites are all focused on business possibilities. For example, do you have a hierarchical structure versus a flat structure? Do you advertise or use word of mouth? Are you after quick wins or long term gains? Will you employ or outsource?

Mike Atkinson

There are countless analogies about fishing and life, and there are a couple that are relevant to business that I thought I would share. Each cause or reason for a specific event is a source of variation. Typically causes are grouped into six major categories. The categories usually include; • People: Anyone involved with the process • Methods: How the process is performed and the specific requirements for doing it, such as policies, procedures, rules, regulations and laws • Machines: Any equipment, computers, tools required to accomplish the job • Materials: Raw materials or parts used to produce the final product • Measurements: Data generated from the process that are used to evaluate its quality • Environment: The conditions, such as location, time, temperature, and culture in which the process operates Effective cause and effect management would trace causes back to the root cause with the Five Whys technique. The Five Whys is an interrogative technique used to explore the cause and effect relationship underlying a particular problem or issue. The primary goal of the technique is to determine the root cause of a defect or problem by repeating the question "Why?" Each answer forms the basis of the next question. The "5" in the name derives from an anecdotal observation on the number of iterations needed to resolve the problem and get to the root cause. For example, my car will not start. (the problem) • Why? - The battery is dead. (First why) • Why? - The alternator is not functioning. (Second why) • Why? - The alternator belt has broken. (Third why) • Why? - The alternator belt was well beyond its useful service life and not replaced. (Fourth why) • Why? - The vehicle was not maintained according to the recommended service schedule. (Fifth why, a root cause) The key is to avoid assumptions and logic traps and instead trace the chain of causality in direct increments from the effect through any layers to a root cause, that still has some connection to the original problem. In this example, the fifth why suggests a broken process or behaviour, which is indicative of reaching the root-cause level. One of the most important aspects in the 5 Why approach to identifying the real root cause should point toward a process that is not working well or does not exist. So next time you hear a fishy tale, just remember the Anablep and the Fishbone Matrix and consider ways that you can apply these concepts to your business. mikea@bellinghamwallace.co.nz, www.bellinghamwallace.co.nz

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LEGALLY SPEAKING SCHNAUER AND CO

Land Transfer Tax Statements

Legally Speaking with Abbie Featherstone, Schnauer & Co. Abbie Featherstone

Getting It Right

Since the end of 2015, there has been a new requirement for solicitors to obtain from their clients “Land Transfer Tax Statements” to enable a settlement on a sale or purchase of a property to proceed. The requirements of this statement has recently been updated to a new and more onerous version that came into effect at the end of 2016 and will be in full effect by April 2017. One requirement in particular can catch sellers or buyers out if they are not selling or purchasing a property as a natural person (ie a Trust, Company or other entity) and that entity does not have an IRD number. The law now requires all entities to provide their tax details being an IRD number and all natural persons to provide their personal IRD numbers if they are not selling/ purchasing a property as their main home. Most transactions involving the main home are non-notifiable (you do not have to provide tax details) except where a family trust is involved. If a trust is involved, the trust must have an IRD number. Only natural persons can be involved in non-notifiable transactions. However, natural persons who have made at least two non-notifiable transfers of their main home within the last two years cannot claim the third and subsequent ones to be non-notifiable. Offshore persons cannot claim non-notifiable status at all. All other transactions (i.e. those that do not involve the main home) are notifiable.

Most transactions involving the main home are non-notifiable (you do not have to provide tax details) except where a family trust is involved. Furthermore, if the natural person or entity is a tax resident in a country other than New Zealand they must also provide details of that jurisdiction they are a tax resident in, supply the country code and also their identification number for that country. The information one provides in the tax statement must be correct and failure to provide correct information could result in a fine up to a maximum of $50,000.00. We therefore suggest that if you are thinking of selling/ purchasing a property through an entity and especially a family trust, make sure that Trust has an IRD number. This can be as simple as asking your accountant for that information or if your Trust does not have an IRD number, making an application to IRD to obtain one well in advance of settlement as your transaction cannot settle without a correct tax statement being provided. Schnauer & Co, 222 Kitchener Road, Milford 09 486 0177 www.schnauer.com

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 • Elder Law • Employment

At Schnauer and Co we: • Deliver client focused and innovative advice and solutions • Build close relationships with our clients • Are committed to providing high quality services and value to our clients

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PROPERTY LAW: SACHA PETERSON, DAVENPORTS

Sacha is a legal executive in the Davenports property team.

Buying property with unauthorised work

By Sacha Peterson

Daniel and Angela finally saved up enough funds to purchase their first investment property. They looked at several properties and each property was offered for sale by auction so they sent the auction documents to their solicitor for advice. After being unsuccessful at auction several times, they found another property where the auction had been brought forward. Given the short timeframe and the fact they had now seen plenty of auction documents, they decided to look at the documents themselves. After looking through the auction documents there did not appear to be any issues. Daniel and Angela were delighted to become the successful bidders. The agreement was sent to their solicitors for processing. The next day Angela received a call from their solicitor about a clause in the agreement stating that they acknowledged that the vendor had built a deck on the property which did not have any code compliance certificate (CCC) and that they would have no claim against the vendor under the vendor warranties. Daniel and Angela had not noticed the clause but vaguely recalled that the auctioneer had mentioned something about it when the auction started. The deck was 4 metres off the ground but the house was perfect for them and they believed that they had made a good choice. Daniel and Angela were not overly concerned about the lack of CCC and said that they would probably obtain CCC before eventually selling the property in a few years. Shortly after settlement, Daniel and Angela were told about a case where landlords were fined $4,500 plus $130 court costs because a non-compliant deck on their rental property had collapsed requiring several people to receive hospital treatment. Given the height of the deck Daniel and Angela decided to seek a CCC for the deck immediately even though they considered the risk of such a disaster on the deck was small. Properties are often sold after unauthorised works have been carried out. The problem is often not identified in the LIM report. Where work was carried out by a previous owner the current owner has no liability under the vendor warranties. Beware of purchasing any property with unauthorised work or with work for which there is no final CCC. A mishap arising from the non-compliant work could negate your insurance cover and, if you plan to put tenants into the property, might involve serious liability to you as the landlord. Sacha Peterson, Phone: 915 4397 sacha@dhlawyers.co.nz

TALKING TRUSTS: TAMMY MCLEOD, DAVENPORTS

Tammy McLeod (BA LLB) is 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 Tammy existing asset holding structures to ensure they achieve the McLeod needs and requirements they were established to meet. She is also experienced in Property (Relationships) Act issues and believes that the provisions of the Act are an important consideration in personal asset planning. Tammy is a past president of the Auckland Women’s Lawyers’ Association and is a current co-convenor of the NZICA Trust Special Interest Group.

John, Judy, Sarah (& Tom) John and Judy had done well over the years. They had worked hard, started their own business, paid off debt and were now looking forward to their retirement. They only had one child, a daughter, Sarah, who they adored. Sarah was happily married to Tom. Back in 2006, at the time of selling their business, John and Judy thought it would be nice to help Sarah and Tom out. The house market had gone through the roof and to John and Judy it seemed that things were a lot tougher for young people these days, than when they were starting out. Sarah and Tom had been fortunate enough to get their feet on the property ladder. However, now that Sarah was pregnant with their second child and wasn’t planning on going back to work, their mortgage payments were going to be a lot harder to meet. John and Judy decided to give Sarah and Tom $200,000 to help alleviate the pressures of their mortgage. The funds were in their family trust, and as Sarah was a beneficiary of the trust, their co-trustee agreed that they would make the $200,000 a gift rather than a loan, as there wasn’t an expectation that the amount would be re-paid. Sarah and Tom were thrilled. Unfortunately, towards the end of last year, Sarah told John and Judy that she and Tom had agreed to separate. Things hadn’t been very good for a while apparently and it was an amicable split. However, as is often the case, things were amicable until it came to the separation of assets. Sarah argued that the $200,000 received from her parents’ trust six years ago should be paid to her and that Tom should not receive half of that amount. Tom said that the $200,000 was a gift to both Sarah and Tom, that it had been intermingled with their relationship property and so he was entitled to half. Unfortunately for Sarah and John and Judy, Tom’s lawyer was right. Even though the money had come from John and Judy’s trust, it had been paid to Sarah and Tom. They had used it to pay off a joint mortgage on their family home. At the time of making the gift, John and Judy should have sought advice from their lawyer who would have advised them that they should have made a loan to Sarah and Tom. Then when the house was sold, that loan would have had to be paid back, Sarah and Tom would have split the balance of the proceeds and the trust could have re-advanced the $200,000 to Sarah at another stage. Tammy McLeod, Phone 915 4386 tammy@dhlawyers.co.nz

davenports H A R B O U R L AW Y E R S

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FAIRVIEW LIFESTYLE VILLAGE

Over $6000 Raised for Kaikoura People rally around in a crisis to help and support others caught in the aftermath of a natural disaster like the massive earthquake that hit Kiakoura in November. No more than the good people at Fairview Lifestyle Village in Albany. It’s the kind of neighbourhood that’s always willing to lend a helping hand to people in need. And Kaikoura needed help fast. What started out as an initiative by the residents of Magnolia Terrace, led by Barry Sanders, Bennie Gunn, Tom Wilkinson and Daphne Markwick quickly escalated into a hectic four week long fundraising drive by the entire village. The objective was to provide relief funds for the folk cut off by the destruction caused by the quake and the trauma it left in its wake. “We didn’t have long," says Barry, "We needed to get things going quickly and the fundraising finished by Christmas.” What a response to the Prime Minister

Key’s appeal for cash being the best way to help, with over $6000 raised in under four weeks and a cheque presented to the New Zealand Red Cross!

What started out as an initiative by the residents of Magnolia Tce. led by Barry Sanders, Bennie Gunn, Tom Wilkinson and Daphne Markwick quickly escalated into a hectic four week long fundraising drive by the entire village. Barry, a former banker, says that he’s heard people say that money’s not the most important thing in life. “And they’re right… oxygen is!” he laughs. The generosity shown by the residents of Fairview might just help a little with the breathing space Kaikoura needs to rebuild their town. There are a very limited number of apartments and villas available at

Fairview fundraisers for Kaikoura, Daphne Markwick, Barry Sanders & Bennie Gunn.

Fairview Lifestyle Village, 21 Fairview Ave. Albany (off Oteha Valley Rd). An active and vibrant community with luxurious homes and wonderful facillities set amongst resort style grounds. Call Sales Manager Michelle Wainhouse on 0800 102 662 for more information or to view. www.fairviewvillage.co.nz

THE PERFECT RETIREMENT

IN A GOOD OLD FASHIONED NEIGHBOURHOOD

Take a Tour Open Day Wed. Sept 28th 10am - 3pm Refreshments Served

A postbox at the corner, room to park your car, your own backyard and neighbours to share a cuppa. A bygone era? Not at Fairview! Retiring to Fairview means moving to a neighbourhood with luxurious villas and apartments, gardens, streets and outdoor living, a stunning location, security and care on call if and when you need it and… the everyday pleasure of being part of a good, old fashioned neighbourhood.

Villas Available

See what insiders call the perfect retirement any day between 10 and 3.

21 Fairview Avenue | Albany | ph 0800 102 662 | fairviewvillage.co.nz (Take the Oteha Valley turnoff on the Northern motorway)

Premier Lifestyle Villages group includes Fairview Lifestyle Village, Fairview Care Ltd and Settlers Albany Lifestyle Village.

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GUNDRY'S GRUMBLES

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.

Get on

and do it!

Happy New Year to all my loyal and wonderful readers, I know most of you only open this magazine to read my column, whether it be passing the time in the dentist’s waiting room, the doctor’s waiting room or at the real estate agency office. I do hope you had a bit of family time, a bit of walk along the beach time and all the things I’ve lectured you about over the years. I’m sure some of us, over the past year, will have suffered sickness in the family or even a death in the family, and it’s a time to reflect on what is really important in life. It’s not money and it’s not your job, it is your family and your friends and your own health and happiness. Many of you who are about my age, and who are planning a trip or adventure this year, get on and do it. Block out the time in your yearly planner and do it. You never know how much time we all have. We are now in the year of 2017; what a turmoil in the last few months of last year. The American election, and the sudden departure of our beloved Prime Minister. But what a great start for this year, with the wedding of Richie and Gemma. I must admit I went out and bought a couple of copies of Woman’s Day to keep in my suitcase of famous world events. I must mention now a few of the newspapers I do have, tucked away in an old leather suitcase brought to New Zealand by my great great grandmother. My front pages include the Auckland Star, with the first man on the moon. The death of Sir Winston Churchill, the assassination of President John F Kennedy, the deaths of Mohammed Ali, Marilyn Monroe, Nelson Mandela, Sir Peter Blake. There’s the sudden pulling down of the Berlin Wall, the outbreak of the Desert Storm, the great Train Robbery and countless Rugby tests and sports pages dating back to at least 1960. It’s quite intriguing to sit back and read these old newspapers and see the house prices in 1963. I did something over Christmas that I hadn’t done in many years and walked between Takapuna Beach and Milford Beach – it’s one of the great walks of Auckland and I sat in the big Giant’s chair. I suggest to anyone who has never done it, instead of sitting in front of the television and watching what passes for news, get out and do this walk. Another great walk I did over summer was around the rocks from Cheltenham Beach via Narrow Neck beach to Takapuna beach at dead low tide. Another walk I hadn’t done for many years. We really do have a wonderful backyard here on the Shore. I currently have visitors from the United States and I had great pride in taking them on these walks; it’s hard to believe my knee replacement actually held up alright. One couple who had never been to this country before were absolutely blown away by the beauty of these walk. One thing they weren’t too impressed with was the lack of service in our restaurants and bars. One particular Wednesday afternoon, after they had played golf,

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Simon Gundry

I did something over Christmas, that I hadn’t done in many years and walked between Takapuna Beach and Milford Beach… we met at one of these newly constructed bars overlooking Takapuna Beach. During the course of sitting around having some food and beers, we had no fewer than four waiters come to see us, and none of them seemed to communicate with the other one. Twice during the hour we were there, I had to get up and find a staff member to find out where our orders were. I found this quite disconcerting and embarrassing. One comment from my American visitors was that as they don’t get tipped, they perhaps aren’t that interested in giving good service. With the huge influx in our tourism industry, I believe our service has been left behind, at times. I had a son return from his work in Saudi Arabia over Christmas. He is working on a new Metro system in Riyadh and in the last year and half he has surveyed over 10 kilometres of underground tunnel. I just can’t understand why this city and this country haven’t got their act together to get a tunnel bored under our harbour and another crossing constructed. With the low interest rates, we should be looking at some serious infrastructure works. Why is it taking so long for that extension of the Waikato expressway to be completed, this is a perfect time of year for road construction and all we can see, driving by, is millions of dollars worth of roading machinery, getting rusty and left idle over the Christmas period. The same machinery that will be sitting around idle and rusting over winter time, when this work can’t be done. I can’t work out why they don’t work shifts during the prime construction periods, to get these works done. It’s an absolute bloody shambles. So that’s my first column for the year. With the inauguration of Donald Trump on 21 January 2017, I wonder how our world will be in a year’s time. All I can say, is that America tried something different. They needed, as he said, to clean out the swamp. Next month I have a bombshell, but I’ll keep that until then.

LIFE IS SO GOOD

WE CAN’T KEEP THEM AWAY OPEN TO VIEW EVERYDAY 10am - 4pm

Precious McKenzie

Now Selling Luxury Apartments from $698,000 “When the family come to visit the bbq’s fired up, the pool’s ready, the movie theatre’s open and life feels extra good. We love entertaining family and friends and since we retired to Settlers, with the facilities of a luxury resort at our fingertips it’s a winner … for everyone!” Precious McKenzie MBE 550 Albany Highway | settlersalbany.co.nz Call Rosalie on 0800 102 652 for more information. Premier Lifestyle Villages group includes Settlers Albany, Fairview Lifestyle Village and Fairview Care Ltd.

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY BAYLEYS NORTH SHORE COMMERCIAL

New in Albany... Mitre 10's national Support Centre at 67 Corinthian Drive.

Leasing opportunity in new Mitre 10 building Mitre 10 (New Zealand) Ltd’s (Mitre 10) new national Support Centre is a landmark feature in the continually growing 12 hectare Orchard Park business precinct in Albany. The country’s biggest home improvement and garden retailer Mitre 10 has completed a construction project of its own with its national Support Centre and its 250 team members now located at a purpose-built building in Orchard Park, Albany. Mitre 10’s Support Centre staff occupy the bulk of the 7,000m² premises, developed as the Support Centre for the 82 stores the New Zealand owned and operated cooperative has around the country. However, the company also incorporated 1,200m² of ground floor space for lease to complementary tenancies into the design of the three-storey premises. Bayleys North Shore Commercial is master agent for the leasing of this space and approximately 400m2 is already tenanted by Fitness HQ for Women, a boutique women's-only gymnasium offering a range of classes, programmes and nutritional advice. The only women's gym on the North Shore, Fitness HQ has taken the opportunity to relocate and upgrade from nearby Don McKinnon Drive to bigger and better premises. Neighbouring ground floor space of 812m² is still available for lease as one or two tenancies. The space comes with up to 22 car parks – a good ratio for Albany where parking is very tight – and signage opportunities are also available. The elevated nature of the site along with the high stud tenancy provides plenty of natural light and space as well as excellent motorway exposure and wide

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ranging views of the surrounding Albany area, says Bayleys’ office leasing manager Dean Gilbert-Smith. “As the Mitre 10 Support Centre, the complex has been constructed to a very high standard, incorporating all the latest in building technology and energy efficiency. There is a great opportunity here for one or two more businesses to become co-occupants with Mitre 10. This means they will share all the benefits of being in a brand new, highly specified building, with excellent car parking and very competitive total occupancy costs, in one of Auckland’s fastest growing business hubs,” Dean Gilbert-Smith says. Neil Cowie, Mitre 10 CEO, says rapid expansion and sales growth in recent years has resulted in the national Support Centre being relocated from its previous base in View Road, Wairau Valley. “We have made a significant investment in developing premises that we are proud of and which will provide a great working environment for our team and other occupants.” The Mitre 10 Support Centre services close to 5,000 people who work across the Mitre 10 and Mitre 10 MEGA store network. Mitre 10 (New Zealand) Limited was established in 1974 and today is the country’s biggest home improvement and garden retailer and one of the fastest-growing trade merchants. Mitre 10

Orchard Park continues to grow...Olympus' new New Zealand head office opposite the Mitre 10 building

recorded record sales of $1.24 billion in its 2016 financial year, up 9.4% on the previous year. Neil Cowie says among the factors which drew the company to Orchard Park was its closeness to the Westfield Shopping Centre and the neighbouring Albany Mega Centre, easy accessibility to and from the motorway and the excellent nearby public transport. The 1.2 hectare greenfields site has also enabled Mitre 10 to provide a generous amount of car parking around the building for both occupants and visitors. Neighbouring tenants include the corporate offices of ANZ, Westpac and ASB and lawyers McVeagh Fleming. They will shortly be joined by multinational Olympus New Zealand, which will be moving its New Zealand head office building to the top three levels of a brand new four-level building at 28 Corinthian Drive, directly opposite the Mitre 10 Support Centre. The company has leased two 466m² floors plus the penthouse floor and 26 basement car parks through Dean Gilbert-Smith and Eddie Zhong of Bayleys North Shore Commercial in conjunction with Bayleys Auckland colleague Andre Siegert. Bayleys North Shore Commercial has the master agency for the building and still has approximately 375m² available for lease on the ground floor. This has been subdivided into a 90m² tenancy for a café with the remainder designed to accommodate a restaurant, although there is flexibility to vary this sizing if required. The tenancies benefit from infrastructure such as extraction services and resource consent for food and beverage use. Dean Gilbert-Smith says food and beverage occupants of this space will benefit from the growing number of people working and visiting Orchard Park. In addition to the Mitre 10 and Olympus buildings, resource consent has been granted for the development of a four-level building on a 7,864m² site at 55 Corinthian Drive which will encompass 5,389m² of A Grade office space, 820m² of ground floor retail and 283 car parks, the bulk of which will be located in an adjoining parking building with a circular vehicle access ramp.

The 1.2 hectare greenfields site has enabled Mitre 10 to provide a generous amount of car parking around the building… Bayleys North Shore Commercial has been appointed joint sole agents for the leasing of this building scheduled for completion in mid-2018. Dean Gilbert-Smith says this will be one of the most visually striking buildings on the North Shore with standout architectural features including a light filled atrium, a unique cantilevered retail area and bridges connecting the office and parking complexes. It will be designed to the equivalent of a 5 Star Green standard. Long standing North Shore developer Kea Property Group has also been experiencing very strong demand for a range of light industrial units it is building in Orchard Park, reflecting the shortage of good quality, smaller industrial premises on the Shore. The first release of six warehouse and office units at 59 Corinthian Drive were all sold out well ahead of their completion last year and a number have been on-sold subsequently. Kea has a further five warehouse and office units ranging from 577m² to 864m² under development at 63 Corinthian Drive along with 12 smaller warehouse and showroom/office units at 18 Corinthian Drive. They were marketed for sale or lease but have all been sold prior to their scheduled completion of mid-2017.

Bayleys North Shore Commercial Devereux Howe-Smith Realty Limited, Bayleys, Licensed under the REA Act 2008 D +64 9 489 0999| F +64 9 489 0990 29 Northcroft Street, Takapuna, Auckland 0622

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NORTH SHORE HISTORY WITH DAVID VERRAN

The well-travelled Mr Stark - Part One Robert Adam Mozley Stark is remembered in Devonport for the misspelt Mozeley Avenue in Stanley Bay and nationally for the ‘Stark purchase’ of Fort Takapuna, about which there was much public and newspaper speculation and ultimately a Royal Commission of Inquiry. Stark was born 6 June 1846 in Wakefield, Yorkshire. His two middle names acknowledge his grandfather, Adam Stark, and his grandmother, Harriet Mozley, who was Adam Stark’s second wife. Robert Stark’s father was a lawyer, although not a very successful one, and the family immigrated to Melbourne in April 1853. Robert Stark was one of six siblings. His father died in Melbourne 11 July 1859 and Robert moved back to England where he married for the first time. He worked as a fitter in a locomotive shop in Manchester and trained as an engineer, working in places such as Southampton, Belgium and Calcutta, India. In 1870 he was in France, but he eventually returned to Australia including working as ‘lighthouse engineer’ for the Port Adelaide Lighthouse. By then he was already quite wealthy.

In July 1881 he was elected as one of four trustees on the Devonport Highway District and served as Chairman from 1881 to 1883, serving with Ewen Alison. From late 1877 he began to feature in Auckland news reports and became a director of the Auckland Gas Company in September 1878. In November 1878 he was a candidate for the Takapuna Riding of the Waitemata County, but managed only 67 votes. Nevertheless, in July 1879 he was called on to chair the annual public meeting of the Devonport Highway Board. At the 1879 general election, he first talked of standing for the Waitemata electorate, but instead stood for Auckland City West declaring himself a ‘Liberal’ and the ‘workingman’s candidate’, being both pro-tariff protection and anti-Chinese. Unsuccessful, he and his second wife departed their North Head home for San Francisco and Europe on 27 April 1880. On 29 May 1881, over a year later, he and Eliza returned to Auckland to continue his business interests. In July 1881 he was elected as one of four trustees on the Devonport Highway District and served as Chairman from

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The March 1886 survey of Stark's property, SO 3825, supplied by author.

1881 to 1883, serving with Ewen Alison. He endorsed the candidacy of, and chaired meetings for, Ewen Alison’s first bid for Parliament in 1881, who was standing as a pro-Sir Grey ‘Liberal’. He became a director of the new Devonport Steam Ferry Company from 1881, a paid managing director of that Company from 1883 to 1886, a President of the North Shore Cricket Club and served on the Vestry of Trinity Anglican Church in Devonport. However, in 1883 both he and Alison were alleged to have favoured their 41.5 acre Melrose housing estate development with Highway District funding for roads and both he and Alison decided not to stand again. Note that no corruption was ever proven. Mozeley Avenue is in the middle of the Melrose estate. Stark became a steward of the Takapuna Jockey Club in 1882, chaired the North Shore Regatta and helped form the Albion Lodge in Devonport in 1883. In February 1883 he unsuccessfully ran for the Auckland Harbour Board and in August 1885 he became a provisional director of the Devonport and Lake Takapuna Tramway Company (Ltd), which was to offer a horse-drawn tramway service around Devonport and to Takapuna. He had also promoted a Beach Road ‘strawberries and cream’ attraction with Robert Quick. In July 1881 he had bought land on what was known as ‘Mr Stark’s Point’ (later Fort Takapuna), and built a large house there in 1882, having sold off his nine room house opposite Trinity Church in Devonport in September 1881. The Point had, and still has, spectacular views of the channel entrance to the Waitemata Harbour. In March 1885 it was announced that at a time of a ‘Russian invasion’ scare, both Stark’s Point and the Kissling property in Parnell were under investigation as sites for gun batteries. Stark’s property was then surveyed by the Government Surveyor, G.W. Williams, and there was a second survey on the 15th of October 1885. By David Verran

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BUILDING & HOME MAINTENANCE WITH QPC BUILD GROUP

Design and Build with QPC QPC Builders is your North Shore based construction company that has been carrying out design and builds across Auckland for the last 10 years. We offer a complete start to finish design and build service for any kind of project. Each design starts with a blank page and is entirely unique. No two QPC homes are built to a set plan. We build in any style including contemporary, replica villas, architectural and lifestyle. We also build for any budget, some want a cost effective invest home and others the luxury home of their dreams. We are committed to exceeding client expectations with our high quality workmanship and reliable and honest team of builders and subtrades.

OUR BUILDING PROCESS PHASE ONE

1. Section & Ideas We visit your section with our project team where we can discuss and advise the feasibility of building options that are right for your site. We work together to determine the approximate size and style of your new home.

2. Design & Plans We then meet with one of our architects or draftsmen who prepare your concept design ensuring we factor in your budget, site requirements and wish list. Your design plans and cost estimates will be prepared, presented to you and amended if necessary.

3. Contracts Once scheme plans and an agreed quote is in place, we prepare a Master Builders contract. This is either a fixed price or cost plus contract depending on which you prefer and is presented to you for final confirmation.

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4. Consent Once your contract has been signed, QPC will engage your architect to draw up a full set of working drawings and submit these to Council for building consent. This consent process can take up to 6 weeks.

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5. Interior During the Council consent time it is a great opportunity for you to sit down with our interior design team to work through all your colours, materials, hardware etc for completing the inside of your home. 6. Construction You will meet with your Project Manager who explains the process of building your new home, talk you through the timeline and hold regular site meetings (with email updates) with you throughout the build process to keep you informed every step of the way. 7. Move In We ensure all final inspections have been done and that your 10 year Master Build guarantee and CCC (Code of Compliance) have been issued and now it is time to move in and enjoy your new home! If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re thinking about renovating or recladding get in touch with us today and have a no obligations chat. For more examples of the work that QPC Build Group have done, check out our website www.qpcbuilders.co.nz

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RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE BARFOOT & THOMPSON, TAKAPUNA

Five areas to renovate before selling your home

Nicky Rhodes

Whether you’re renovating for an immediate sale or adding value for the future, there are some home improvements that add more value than others. Takapuna Branch Manager Nicky Rhodes illustrates the five best areas to focus on when renovating your home to sell.

The kitchen

The heart of the home and a natural congregation point, the kitchen area can be prone to serious wear and tear. “A modern, well appointed kitchen ranks highly on the wish lists of many home buyers,” says Nicky. Elements such as plentiful cupboard space, hard-wearing benchtops and updated whiteware can really add value. But this doesn’t necessarily mean that you need top-of-the-range appliances to kit out your kitchen. “Investing in high-end appliances only makes sense for high-end properties. For most properties, new appliances that are good quality, hard wearing and in the middle of the range are perfect.”

The bathroom

Signs of moisture, mould or mildew, dim lighting, chipped tiles and worn fittings can date your bathroom, and can be a major turn-off for buyers. Repairing or replacing these can be a comparatively cost-effective way of freshening up the room. Another thing to consider is putting in additional bathrooms. “Families in particular are often looking for a home with more than one bathroom, so if you’re hoping to attract a wider range of buyers, installing a second bathroom or ensuite can be a good option,” says Nicky. Updating and maintaining your bathrooms will add value and protect your home from water damage and other expensive wear and tear issues.

Fresh decor (paints and finishes)

Carefully chosen decor and fittings are an inexpensive way to jazz up your home for sale. A fresh coat of paint does wonders for brightening a home and removing obvious signs of wear and tear, and it’s one of the easiest things you can do yourself. But if you’re planning on selling, it’s not the time to go crazy with colours. “When selecting a paint colour, stick to neutral shades to appeal to the widest range of buyers,” says Nicky.

Indoor-outdoor flow

The dream of a quarter acre section isn’t always possible these days, but Kiwis still value their outdoor living. Natural lighting, alfresco dining and a lawn for the kids or family pet are always going to be high on the wishlist for prospective buyers. Think about how your living space connects to your outdoor area. Can you add French or bi-fold doors to open up the space, create easy access and let more light in?

Landscaping and decking

Upgrading your deck and other basic landscaping are projects you can potentially tackle yourself. Focus on improving the overall visual appeal of your outdoor space. “Your garden is often the first thing buyers see, so first impressions do count,” says Nicky. Unless you’re planning on staying in your home for a while, don’t waste time and money installing expensive or obscure features. Items like fountains, pizza ovens or spa pools don’t appeal to everyone and can reduce your home’s appeal to potential buyers. If you need more information and advice, get in touch with us - we’re here to help. Barfoot & Thompson Takapuna cnr Lake Road & Blomfield Spa. 09 489 5084

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CHANNEL FEATURE PROPERTIES: ANDREW DORREEN, PRECISION REAL ESTATE

Grand Villa, The Star Of Stanley Point 38 Stanley Point Road, Stanley Point

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Exquisitely renovated under the eye of renowned Auckland architects, Ponting Fitzgerald, this 5000sqft plus character villa is undoubtedly one of Stanley Point's finest homes. Completed in 2013, the home has been completely rebuilt and extended, now offering a multitude of living spaces which are light filled and offer complete privacy thanks to a prime north-facing corner site position. In total there are four bedrooms, five bathrooms including three magnificent ensuites. The home lies on 1,290sqm of beautifully landscaped grounds framed with high hedging and boasting a large heated pool and extensive outdoor entertaining. Ground floor living offers two large bedrooms, both with high stud, and both offering elegant ensuites. A large office (or fifth bedroom), has built in shelving making an ideal library, work from home or studio space. The main entertaining area has a 12ft stud making for exquisite entertaining overlooking the pool. A large waterfall marble benchtop dominates the space which is shared with a gas fire with custom stainless steel surround, which leads to an adjoining covered logia area with drop down clears. A large three car garage completes the home which really must be seen to be fully appreciated. This home will create significant interest and your early interest is recommended. For sale by expressions of interest closing Wednesday 8th March 2017 (unless sold prior). Contact Andrew to arrange a viewing.

Sensational Sumich Clifftop On Over 1,800m2 189 Beach Road, Campbells Bay

Occupying a prominent, sprawling waterfront site of over 1,800sqm, this 500sqm plus family home has been finished to perfection with elegant European styling, typical of Lawrence Sumich Architecture. This home will certainly impress buyers wanting an uncompromised, large and spectacularly finished waterfront residence. Finished in 2002, this home boasts five bedrooms plus an office and a separate spacious studio or work from home space. Five elegant bathrooms including three separate ensuites are fantastically appointed. Ground floor living is centred around a stunning central courtyard. This courtyard faces north, benefitting from all day sun, fantastic natural light and sheltered from prevailing winds.

American oak timber graces the floors on the ground level as well as Hinuera Stone, which together with the high stud, creates a spectacular living space. The kitchen, dining and a lounge space flows out to a stunning covered terrace which benefits from close sweeping sea views over the beautifully landscaped grounds including a concrete pool. Upstairs there are four bedrooms including a lavish master suite with his and hers walk in fitted wardrobes, ensuite and private balcony. There is a separate wing on the upper level comprising of an ensuite guest room and a studio. If you are looking for an uncompromised cliff top home, then 189 Beach Road, is an absolute must view.

Andrew Dorreen | Precision Real Estate Ltd MREINZ Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

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Stately Modern Living By The Beach 14B Gibbons Road, Takapuna Located one back from Takapuna Beach, in one of Auckland's top streets, 14B Gibbons Road is an immaculate, stately concrete home of perfect proportions. Offering four very generous bedrooms all of which are ensuited, this home will suit either a busy family requiring space without large grounds, or would make the ideal option for a downsizing couple. Offering heated marble floors, reverse cycle air conditioning, triple car garaging, and private beach access, purchasers will be very impressed by what is on offer. • 4 generous bedrooms with 4 beautifully appointed ensuites. • Private Beach access, Lift to all floors, triple garaging plus

additional storage. • Well-appointed kitchen with solid oak cabinetry and spacious butler's pantry. • Two beautiful living areas with high stud, flowing out to beautifully landscaped grounds. • Exquisite master suite with private balcony. Heated lap pool, solid masonry construction. • Takapuna Beach, post office, banks, restaurants and hub of Takapuna all quite literally 1 minute walk away. For sale by expressions of interest closing 8th March 2017 (unless sold prior)

Contact Andrew Dorreen for further information about these spectacular real estate offerings or go online to andrewdorreen.com Andrew has averaged over $100,000,000 of transactions per year in the last three consecutive years making him one of the top residential salespeople in the country. He successfully transacted $106,207,000 across 27 sales in 2016, which is an average of $3,933,000 per sale. To market and sell your high end property with a proven performer with 15 years in the industry, contact Andrew Dorreen now. Proven Exceptional Results In The Highest End Of The Market – Year on Year. Sign up for Property Updates at www.andrewdorreen.com. Follow his facebook page and Instagram feed.

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The Channel Crossword

Set locally by Mãyã, especially for Channel each month. No. 22

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1 Dick's not working, getting time for female (9) 8 German city where I'm chasing drug during fighting (6) 10 Girl student embracing ICT, like Lisbeth Salander or Snow White (9) 11/17/21 Author of reports works to sharpen a 10 12 down 1 (6,8) 12 Reasonable clue to part of a ship's rigging (8) 17 See 11 18 Jungle Lady, redhead, in a tree, becomes a 10 12 down 1 (4,6) 20 Paler Sun anomaly Hebrew astronomers first observed in third quarter (for example) (5,5) 21 See 11 22 See 19 Down 26 See 14 Down 27 Amazon Captain sketched a young 10 12 down 1 (5,4) 28 Elephant rider unfashionable after getting hock back (6) 29 Spooky makeup Goths prefer (9)

2 Heather is part-American (5) 3 Consumer bigger without King George (5) 4 Hoard King placed in care of Moomins' creator (5) 5 Food for 6 plus? (5) 6 Wash in dream regularly back in the Middle Ages (8) 7 Carrier said to be very French (4) 9 Terribly sly Pommie skinhead uses a thing incorrectly (10) 12 Ironclad, hurt, reflective, like Lisbeth Salander or Snow White (6) 13 Conforming to other members of the queue? (2,4,4) 14/26A A Cotswolds-based 10 12 down 1 spoiling his triple-A rating (6,6) 15 Reportedly colourful Iranian leader almost a traditional entertainer (6) 16 Nice chap, say, after direction, is calm (6) 19/22A Dear Tom wears shift for an African 10 12 down 1 (8,8) 22 Without representative, chide Fish (5) 23 Demure accused's interior secretion (5) 24 Type of bore said to fasten onto children's writer (5) 25 Sea snail pup docked by Korean leader (5) 26 Finish off lover at roads' end (4)

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This month's crossword will also be uploaded to the creator’s blog at channelcrossword.wordpress.com There, Mãyã will kindly attempt to answer any questions or comments that may arise from the crosswords each month.

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BENEFITZ BRAG

As well as being the publishers of Channel Magazine, North Shore based business Benefitz is probably New Zealand’s most diverse provider of products and services which assist entities to communicate. Benefitz is in its 28th year of business and has its roots firmly here on the Shore. It’s an expanding North Shore business that has a team of 80 people working from two sites on Parkway Drive, off Constellation Drive. So what sets Benefitz apart from the rest? There are three keys to this success that all revolve around investing in the future. The investment in people; the ongoing investment in technology and innovation; and the ongoing investment in the brand – with a strong emphasis on playing a part in their community. In these pages a few recent projects have been highlighted to demonstrate the diverse and unique offering Benefitz has and how it can add value to a wide range of businesses and organisations that rely on good communication. There isn’t too much that the Benefitz team can’t do!

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Benefitz prints award winning book ‘Nibbles for Bubbles’, written by Gillian Flower, won ‘Best Pairing Food and Wine Book’ at the Gourmand Best in the World Awards’ announced in China in 2006. The lovely 200 page perfect bound full colour book was printed and finished in New Zealand by Benefitz. The Gourmand World Cookbook Awards were founded in 1995 by Edouard Cointreau. Every year, they honour the best food and wine books, printed or digital, as well as food television. Books from 205 countries participate in these prestigious awards, the only international competition of the sector. This was the second book for Gillian who has been in the food and wine business for over three decades. It is a stylish collection of recipes for that elegant cocktail party, casual drinks with friends, or a day outdoors. Gillian Flower was thrilled with the part that Benefitz played in producing the high quality book. She said: “Thank you Kent and Benefitz for the high quality printing which helped take the book to an award winning level” With the installation of three key pieces of technology, Benefitz has a real capability around printing and finishing books. It’s a growing market for the business. These machines are the JetSX B2 Inkjet Printing Press, Horizon PUR Perfect Binder and Horizon Hard Case Book Binder. “We are making it realistic and affordable for publishers and writers to print their books right here in New Zealand,” says Aidan Bennett of Benefitz. “Particularly the shorter run niche books for publishers and those who are self-publishing. Often it is just as economical to produce them here as it is offshore.” Summary of Benefitz book printing capability: - Total solution for small or larger print-runs • It is now economical to print just 50 or 100 books • All done in-house at Benefitz – Print PUR or Hard Case Bind • Great service for self-publishers • Book publishing expertise • We can help getting books printed off-shore as well. Phone 477 4707 or email: kent@benefitz.co.nz

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Benefitz makes a statement at new Wainui Golf Course

Over the past couple of years a brand new 18-hole, 6485 metre par 72 championship golf course has been built in the rolling hills of Wainui just north of Auckland. This is the new Wainui Golf Course that has been developed to replace the nearby Peninsula Golf Course, which was acquired for housing development. It has been said that this new Wainui course stands apart as one of the finest golf layouts in New Zealand. The course incorporates the natural topography of the New Zealand countryside and captures the rugged beauty of the kiwi landscape. It is quite a development – included with the 18 hole course are two multi-sport courts, a nine hole short course (The Orchard) and a contemporary clubhouse with function areas, bars and restaurants that are open for lunch and dinner. Over the past six months, as the course was opening late last year, the Benefitz team played a part in producing a range of items for the fantastic new golf course. “What we have done at Wainui really demonstrates the value we offer to entities that require a wide range of items produced,” says Dallas Bennett, Director of Benefitz. “Wainui had some excellent design work done on their brand and we have been able to pick that up and run with it for a whole range of items across the print, display and signage areas.” Keeping with the supplied brand guidelines, the Benefitz team have designed and produced a range of printed items, including:- Business Cards; Championship Course Scorecards; The Orchard Nine Hole Scorecard; Diecut Presentation Folders; Golf Cart Concession Cards; Menus for the Restaurants. Where the Benefitz work is really on display for all to see at Wainui is within the brand new clubhouse. Large printed images and graphics have been used to make a real statement. Working with the interior design concepts provided Benefitz have produced and installed a range

of display and signage items within the clubhouse. These include digitally printed and cut vinyl graphics on walls throughout the club house as well as directional signage, white boards and notice boards. A changeable portable display unit that is over two metres high and three metres long has also been produced for internal use. Benefitz has also played a part with all the exterior signage at Wainui. The Benefitz sign team have built a large double-sided billboard structure on the main road as you approach the new golf course that provides prominent directional signage and information. As you drive up to the clubhouse you will also notice the main entry plinth and main entry lightbox signage that have all been produced and installed by Benefitz. Other exterior signage items Benefitz has done at Wainui include:- Orchard Nine Hole Course and Practice Green Signs; Local Rules Boards; Wayfinding Signage. “I feel sure that the Wainui team would have really valued the fact that they have been able to deal with one supplier for all these items,” adds Dallas Bennett. “The development of this brand new facility will have been a massive project that has been several years in the making. We are proud to have played a part in adding the finishing touches.” Wainui Golf Course – 35 Windmill Drive, Wainui, Auckland (4.5 kilometres off State Highway One – take the Millwater off ramp on Wainui Road). www.wainui.online

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Lake House Arts Website Lake House Arts were wanting to utilise their website to make things easier on an administration level. The Benefitz Web Development team developed a system that was built off the back of the BWEB website which replaced their previous Microsoft Access CRM system. They are now able to let the website handle the enrolments of the classes and also manage all the communications to its members. This is a great example that shows the flexibility of BWEB and that it can be more than a Content Management System. Some great customisation here for Lake House Arts by our web development team!

Richie McCaw iSport Display When the resourceful iSport Foundation team came up with a clever idea to collect old unused sports equipment they needed a display solution to accompany the cages they were placing in around 250 Westpac banks throughout the country. Benefitz provided the answer with large corflute prints, 1 metre x 1.8 metres, which could be fixed to the cages. Benefitz also supported this great initiative. The large corflutes were printed economically on the Benefitz Vutek EFI LED Flatbed Printer and finished with eyelets so they could be fixed to the cages at Westpac Banks. iSport is the foundation started by Richie McCaw, Dan Carter and Ali Williams.

Printing Wooden Lids! We are often approached by our customers with a problem that they need help solving. With this particular project we were asked to provide a solution for printing directly onto 500 wooden lids. The print was to be simple and effective and give the appearance of a ‘copper’ logo. It didn’t take director Dallas Bennett long to find the perfect solution within our wide array of print machinery – our little Mimaki Flatbed Digital Printer that can print on just about anything! We agree with the happy customer that the end result turned out tops!

VW Caddy Van Vehicle Wrap When leading local VW dealer Tristram European needed a funky wrap for their Coromandel based Real Estate customer, they turned to the design team at Benefitz. The brief was for a design that both fitted in with the ‘beachy’ market that the customer was working in as well as enhancing the well respected brand. Our design team certainly hit the spot with the design and then our print and signage teams completed the ‘full package’ with some really professional workmanship on turning the white vehicle into something very special. WOW!

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When Les Mills New Lynn wanted something special to push their latest promo they took a look at their reception couch and said to Dallas Bennett of Benefitz – how about we do that? Dallas said no problem. The fabric was printed on the Benefitz Fabric Printer and then finished by our team. Dallas went out to New Lynn with our team and helped fit it himself. A great finished product and another happy customer!

When NZ Cricket needed commemorative cricket bats created, the team at Benefitz had the perfect solution. Our small Mimaki Flatbed Promo Printer can print on these bats and all NZ Cricket needs to do is ensure that they get the signatures of the players to complete the item. We can print just about anything!

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Fabric a winner at The Icehouse

Benefitz fabric printing technology provides the perfect solution When the innovative team at Parnell based business growth hub 'The Icehouse’ wanted to give all of their seven meeting rooms a bit of a lift they consulted the team at Benefitz. With Benefitz MD Aidan Bennett being an alumni of their Owner Manager Programme, they knew that he and his team could provide a simple and cost-effective solution for their requirements. All seven of The Icehouse meeting rooms at their Textile Centre base are named after major international cities around the world. London, New York, San Francisco, Mumbai, Singapore, Sydney and Shanghai. What they were keen on was some simple imagery in each of these rooms that reflected their names. A good number of these character industrial-style meeting spaces in the office had fabric sound reducing panels on the walls. So the solution that Benefitz suggested was using these panels for the images. It would be a very cost-effective project with Benefitz ability to print large images on their Mutoh Fabric

Printer. These fabric prints would then be stretched over the existing panels. Totally new panels were created for the rooms that didn't have the existing sound panels. The Benefitz creative team sourced the images from online international photo libraries and then provided options for The Icehouse people to choose from. The existing panels were removed, brought back to the Benefitz sign shop and the new printed images were stretched onto the panels in the same way a canvas print is produced. The Benefitz sign team then reinstalled the panels at The Icehouse. “We love providing creative, easy and cost-effective solutions like this,” says Aidan Bennett. “It really is possible through the combination of our team thinking outside of the square combined with the technology that we have invested in. In this case a key is our state-of-the-art big Mutoh fabric printer that we installed earlier this year. With this machine we can print fabric metres wide in high resolution.”

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