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CONTENTS

MILFORD

COVER FEATURES

DEVONPORT

Remembering Sir David Levene

Home and Spring

Mates do Macbeth

Milford News

68 Devonport News

60 Michael Brake Wins Olympic Gold in Tokyo

ARTS 14

The Rose Centre

FEATURES

The PumpHouse

Tadpole Productions

Depot Artspace

22 Shop the Shore 87

The Healthy Channel: John Appleton

North Shore History: David Verran

104 The Channel Crossword

OUT & ABOUT 02 Community Calendar 07 Out & About on the Shore

EATING OUT 18

Eating Out Guide

EDUCATION 71

Massey University

Kristin School

Rangitoto College

Westlake Boys’ High School

Westlake Girls’ High School

80 Rosmini College 81

Takapuna Grammar

TAKAPUNA BEACH

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26 Talking Takapuna

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Lockdown challenges again! Welcome to our September 2021 issue of Channel Magazine – 75% prepared before lockdown and finished off during our level four lockdown in late August. Challenging times are upon us again! Despite the hurdles we have once again produced an excellent issue, highlighting the good things happening on the North Shore. All the usual content from all walks of life and some great features with a focus on The Home and Spring. As a long time leader and supporter of the North Harbour Club and Charitable Trust it was a thrill to see AIMES Award recipient and Westlaker Michael Brake win gold in the rowing eight in Tokyo. The community is very proud and this is a heartening reward after years of hard work and toil by Michael. Heather Barker Vermeer does a great interview with Michael for this issue. Christine Young talks to great mates Grae Burton (Lake House Manager) and Geoff Allen (The Rose Centre Ops Manager) about their roles back on stage together in Shakespeare’s Macbeth. In this issue our friends at Harbour Hospice also help us to acknowledge Sir David Levene, a giant in our community, who passed away in midAugust, aged 91. Not only did Sir David support

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Hospice, he supported dozens and dozens of other organisations (not-for-profit and business) with wisdom, guidance and generosity. He was a mentor to many. I think back fondly to the time he featured on our cover (see cover this issue) as the patron of YES Disability – an entity that benefitted from his guidance and generosity. It was fun photographing Sir David and young Jaden Movold for that cover back over a decade ago. Due to the Covid19 level four lockdown at the end of August this issue of Channel mag was published first online with the aim to print as soon as we are able. A big thanks for the continued support of all those people and entities who provide content. Stay safe, get vaccinated as soon as possible and have a great September. NOTE: This issue was produced mainly prior to the late August Covid19 level four lockdown. Some of the content pertaining to events etc. will have changed. Aidan Bennett, QSM Publisher, Channel Magazine Managing Director, Benefitz Email: aidan@benefitz.co.nz

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SIR DAVID LEVENE - TRIBUTE

Sir David Levene - Tribute At the age of just 22 David Levene had the foresight to transform his father’s paint shop from a single store into a national chain of stores. So, when entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist Sir David Levene joined the then North Shore Hospice board some years later, in 1990, its members were elated. “North Shore people were pretty much in awe of him, as was I,” says founding trustee Wilf Marley. “He Sir David Levene. was a man of integrity and a prudent businessman with a real standing in the community. He would challenge the board in a constructive way, and I can remember him having at least one or two arguments with our then chair, Sir Robert Muldoon,” he chuckles. On Wednesday 11th August, Sir David died, aged 91, leaving a lasting legacy. He was the benefactor of a number of charities, and his association with Harbour Hospice North Shore spanned more than three decades, with Sir David supporting Harbour Hospice through his David Levene Foundation long after he stepped down from the board. During his tenure as a trustee, he was instrumental in securing the Hospice premises at 7 Shea Terrace, Takapuna, with himself and Sir Robert Muldoon conducting the final stages of negotiations with the Hospital Board to purchase the building outright. He was part of the board in 1991 when North Shore Hospice ran a campaign to raise $3 million to establish an inpatient facility, and he played a pivotal role

in encouraging the trustees to establish a Foundation and bequest programme. Sir David was a keen supporter of Harbour Hospice fundraising events, in particular the annual North Shore Golf Day which Sir David and the David Levene Foundation regularly sponsored, and entered a team. The Foundation has contributed almost $1 million to Harbour Hospice over the years. More recently, it has focused on supporting North Shore’s annual medical supplies. However past support has included funding equipment, operating costs, and significant support of capital projects including the expansion of the North Shore Inpatient Unit in 2002 and the building of Tui House in Warkworth in 2016. “Within reason Sir David would have done anything for hospice,” Marley says. “But he didn't particularly want his name to be used by way of promotion work. He wanted to lend his weight behind the scenes. He used his networks, and his own mana, for the benefit of hospice.” “He will be deeply missed,” says Harbour Hospice Board Chair, Ann Tod. “Sir David, as an early trustee, continued to support Hospice throughout his life with wise advice. I wish to express my deepest sympathy to his family, friends and colleagues.” Sir David is survived by his two children, Elizabeth and Mark, and lived until his death in the Milford home that he and his late wife Billie Arkle, bought in 1960. For more information please contact Karyn Henger at Karyn.Henger@harbourhospice.org.nz or on 021 459 863.

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OUT & ABOUT ON THE SHORE

Takapuna Methodist Church's community 'Little Library' opens Another fantastic local community initiative was opened by Simon Watts MP and blessed by Rev Peter Norman on Tuesday 17th August. Takapuna Methodist Church's vision is to help create and nurture compassionate, creative and connected communities and their new 'Little Library' is a very welcome addition to the community. Their message is "Take a book as you pass by, once you’ve read it pass it on or return it. Children’s books too. Help yourself." A wonderful service Jenny Firth, David Whiling, Ruby Schaumkel, Simon Watts and to the local community – Rev Peter Norman. thanks and recognition to Ruby and Cathy at Takapuna Methodist Church, the Men's Shed in Bayview, Glenfield (represented by David Whiling) for building the Little Library, and to artist, Jenny Firth for the beautiful illustrations. Enjoy!

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The Crucible opening night at the PumpHouse Foolish Wit Theatre company presented The Crucible at The PumpHouse Theatre, and Channel was there for the opening night on Wednesday 11th August. It's always a delight to attend events at The PumpHouse, and this was no exception. This faithful, contemporary production brought to life Arthur Miller’s classic play, the themes of which still resonate. Using the Salem, Massachusetts Witch Trials of 1692 as the historical basis for an allegorical warning against consequences of false accusations and baseless rumour, Miller responded to the era of McCarthyism and the US Government persecution of those accused of having communist sympathies. But in the age of internet rumours, social media and cancel culture the fundamental elements of hysteria, accusation and blind faith are still hugely relevant in our society today. It was a thought-provoking, ambitious production that was well-worth the watch, and yet again exemplifies the high standard of performing arts we can all enjoy here on the North Shore.

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Neville's Island Gala Night at The Rose Centre The much-anticipated Neville's Island opened for its gala night on Friday 13th August. The Rose Centre was buzzing with excited guests for the opening night. The show, produced by Company Theatre and directed by Kathy Gent, certainly didn't disappoint! Four middle-class, middle-aged, middlemanagement co-workers stranded in the middle of nowhere were far from middling – they were absolutely excellent. Belly-laughs abounded in the first Act, with the second Act becoming a little more sinister as prevailing social norms started to fray. The atmosphere and mood was superbly reinforced by the amazing set – the fog, chill and isolation of the island really did resonate. Sadly the play was brought to a swift and untimely hiatus due to lockdown, but Kathy, cast and crew will relaunch the show for 13th27th November 2021. Don't miss out on this second chance to see this gem. True local theatre, for the locals by the locals at an incredibly high standard. www.companytheatre.co.nz

Mary Hill, Bill Sinclair, Wendy Kristensen, Ron Reichs and Sian Davis.

Sarah Dettwiler, Ian Cunliffe and Diana Murray.

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Sue Prime, Janet Lyons, David and Annie McGrath.

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Victoria Gancheva, Raiden Page, Jan Wardle and Charles Digby.

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OUT & ABOUT ON THE SHORE

Weathermaster launches new showroom Channel loves to support and celebrate good news stories from our local businesses, so we were delighted to be invited to the launch of Weathermaster's brand new showroom and consultation meeting space. Tucked away on Lake Road in Northcote, Janene and her team have created a gorgeous new area to showcase their New Zealand-made indoor and outdoor shading products. They also provide professional design advice to add style and flair to your home. We encourage you to contact Janene, book an appointment to visit their beautiful new showroom and see how they can help you make the most of your home, both inside and out, as we start to approach our wonderful spring and summer seasons. Congratulations Weathermaster Auckland team!

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38A SALTBURN ROAD, MILFORD Situated on the Northern side of Saltburn Road, and benefitting from exceptional all-day sun, this well-presented but original 1970's townhouse is ripe for the picking. Perfect for buyers wishing to add value, downsizers, or a small family wanting to secure their slice of blue-chip real estate, by the beach. Saltburn Road is situated in the middle of the famed "Golden Mile" and benefits from all that this stunning seaward-side location offers. The beach at the doorstep and just a short stroll up the road, to the bustling hub of Milford - one of the Shore's most in-demand suburbs. The property offers three good-sized bedrooms on the ground floor (two are ensuited) opening out to a lovely North-West facing and secure courtyard. There is a tidy and light-filled home office, which could be used as a small single room.

On the top floor, the orientation of the living is centred around the spectacular, close sea views. A generous kitchen/dining area also benefit from these views and flow into a generous lounge/sitting area. This whole level has an amazing pitched ceiling, creating high stud living. The second lounge has an open fire and flows out to a deck that faces North-West and looks over the courtyard. Overall, this property represents the suburb's most exciting buying opportunity. The site is compact, low maintenance, and this will mean the purchase price will sit far lower than those larger sites, in a comparable location. Act now to avoid disappointment. www.precision.net.nz/ID #516515

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HOUSE 3, 18 MARAMA STREET, CASTOR BAY Located at the Western corner of Marama Street, unit 3 at 18 Marama offers unsurpassed quality and the ultimate "lock up and leave" package. Finished to a very high standard, this three double bedroom property offers a lift to all floors, secure landscaped grounds, and low maintenance coastal living - with spectacular protected sea views. Upon entry, you have a spacious lounge/informal living area, which would be well suited to guests or children. A large double bedroom with a spacious bathroom makes for a lovely guest suite on the lower floor. On the mid-floor is a stunning modern kitchen, dining, and lounge space that flows out to a spacious louvre-tech covered deck -

benefitting from spectacular Northern sun. Also on this floor, you have a double bedroom, which also flows out to the covered decking area. On the top floor, an ensuited master gets good views which are protected, and adjacent to this is a third lounge/library/office, which in its current configuration is reserved for the owners of the property. This room gets magnificent views of the Gulf and could be become a nursery if one so desired. With the use of the lift and the limited secure grounds, it presents formidable low maintenance and high-quality option for a professional couple or downsizers alike. A viewing is highly recommended. www.precision.net.nz/ID #513164

Andrew specialises in marketing homes on the Golden Mile between Milford and Takapuna and around the waterfront. In the last six consecutive calendar years, Andrew has sold over $100 million each year, at an average of over $4,500,000 per property - one of the highest (in volume and average sale price) residentially in the Country. Whilst he is renowned for dealing with higher value properties, Andrew has also carved a niche within the seaward side streets in and around Milford and Takapuna, especially with the lock up and leave market. He sees a strong correlation between larger homes and the downsizer market assisting those vendors with their next purchase. If you are thinking of selling your home or purchasing a new one, please contact Andrew for a confidential discussion.

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PERFORMING ARTS NEWS: THE PUMPHOUSE THEATRE

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Screw You! 3rd September To start the month, we have a treat for the whole whānau with a onenight-only clowntastic performance – Screw You! This play follows three clowns faced with the problem of finding a very specific screw, the only one of its kind. Mamma Mia Sing-Along 4th September After the huge success of screening The Greatest Showman last month, we decided to put on another musical theatre banger – Mamma Mia! This film is a special one for many, and this time you’ll get to see it in this gorgeous atmosphere of The PumpHouse. The Campervan 9th – 19th September Tadpole Productions is back with a world premiere: The Campervan, by Kathryn Burnett, of Fresh Eggs fame. Forget the mid-life crisis – welcome to the full-blown 60th birthday meltdown! A comedy about the absolute havoc that can be caused by good intentions, combined with the realisation that time is catching up with what we might want to achieve in life. Creative Talks: Catherine Boniface 13th September Cath has appeared on television (Xena, Shortland Street) as well as gracing the stage at The PumpHouse as part of the annual Shakespeare in the Park season. She directed Macbeth in 2020 and has just directed Agatha Christie's hugely popular The Mousetrap this past August. Cath is currently president of Shoreside Theatre. We invite you to come and hear Cath chat about her life and passion in the arts in this free event. (RSVP on our website to secure your seat!) Roald Dahl’s The Twits 25th September – 16th October Tim Bray Theatre Company brings to the stage a delicious Roald Dahl creation! Mr. and Mrs. Twit are nasty and love playing tricks on each other. The things they get up to are a sight to behold! Would you like a glass eyeball in your drink? How about some worms in your spaghetti? Who doesn’t like a slimy frog in their bed? Their antics will have you gasping in amusement and giggling along. But when Mr. Twit turns his nasty attention to creating the World’s First Upside-Down Monkey Circus with Muggle-Wump the monkey, things get turned upside down and the Twits get a dose of their own nasty ways. Accessible performances available: NZSL, Audio Described, Sensory relaxed) – see our website for more details. One Act Plays 29th September – 9th October Catch three superb plays in Shoreside Theatre’s annual One Act Play season. This year’s plays include the premiere of Familial Normativity (by Frankie Browne, directed by Rhiannon Hadlow); The Bear (by Anton Chekhov, directed by Monique Rabie); and Ruby of Elsinore (by Bruce Kane, directed by Steph Curtis).

Kia ora koutou kātoa! Nau mai, haere mai, piki mai, kaki mai – to: Te wiki o te reo Māori/ the Week of Māori Language 13th – 19th September. The Rose Centre team of Geoff, Tasha, Hannah, and Deb are hosting two events this September: Hē Pō Waiata / Song Night - Friday 17th 8pm - OPEN MIC Bring one waiata and one song in English, entry by koha - MCs Geoff & Tash Guest: Robyn the Harper Musos, Folkies & Kapa haka: Contact: Geoff manager@rosecentre.co.nz or Tasha on 4459900 to book a spot. Celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori in song.

Nau mai, haere mai! Celebrate Māori Language Week at Te Whare Rōhi, with Zane Catterall! Participate in a welcoming, all abilities, fun and interactive workshop, learn about karakia, mihi whakatau, basic Poi, kanikani (dance) and how to incorporate being a kaitaki (guardian) of our natural world. Sunday 19th September - 9am - 3pm, This is an all-abilities workshop, suitable for people feeling curious, focused and engaged to learn kaupapa Māori. Book at hello@rosecentre.co.nz

Cheers, James Bell.

Ngā mihi mahana, Hannah Catterall (Community Development)

BOOKINGS: 09 489 8360 or pumphouse.co.nz

The Rose Centre, School Rd, Belmont 09 445 9900 hello@rosecentre.co.nz www.rosecentre.co.nz Facebook @RoseCentre

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AUCKLAND GUITAR SCHOOL

DEPOT ARTSPACE

Auckland Guitar School with Dylan Kay

Anyone can play guitar

Depot Artspace with Amy Saunders

Dylan Kay

“I couldn’t possibly play guitar - I’m too old / not talented enough / no-one in my family plays / my hands are too small…” There are many excuses for not trying, but here’s the good news. In 25-plus years of teaching many hundreds of students, I can count on one hand the people who I genuinely felt couldn’t learn guitar. Of those, one is still having lessons with us seven years later and sounding great! Don’t you have to start really young? You can… but you don’t have to. Maybe you’ve always wanted to play but not had the chance – the beauty of choosing to play later in life is that you have more control over your time, and with the right guidance, you can make the most of it! Surely you need to be really “talented”? In short, no. There isn’t space here for a long explanation, but I’d recommend reading the book “Bounce” by Matthew Syed which explores the myth of talent through examples in all disciplines, from Tiger Woods to Mozart. So, what does it take? In my experience, becoming a good guitar player takes three things: the right guidance and support, commitment, and perseverance. Put simply, with the right teacher and the right attitude it is amazing what you can achieve.

Maybe you’ve always wanted to play but not had the chance – the beauty of choosing to play later in life is that you have more control over your time… Do I need a teacher? You might be lucky – you might just happen to find the right content online and choose to go looking for it at the right time, in the right order, and you might by chance practise it all correctly and make good progress. That’s a lot of ifs! In our experience, most people make very slow and patchy progress when trying to teach themselves. Put simply, having a good teacher will help you make faster, more certain progress.

Depot Artspace, Devonport

Amy Saunders

The Depot is a creative hub in the heart of Devonport with two gallery spaces, a music studio and workshop and networking areas used for our creative careers and employment programmes. A lot of people don’t realise that we work with creatives across various stages of their careers and try to help them either find employment or develop a sustainable creative career. Our team are experts in their fields of career support and guidance and their commitment and support of the creatives they work with is something we’re very proud of. And of course we are also very proud of our volunteer whanau who help keep our doors open and are very special to us. This week we want to introduce local artist and Depot Volunteer, Judy Rogers who is also taking part in our creative careers programme, Wayfind Creative. Judy: I’m a self-taught artist known for blending of recycled, organic mediums resulting in ‘Steampunk’ creations. I don’t use glue but weld/nail/screw elements in my creations as a way of maintaining a sustainable practice. I’ve been volunteering at the Depot for 2.5 years and it’s Judy Rogers. been a huge contributor to my creative confidence as an artist. I love being part of The Depot family and I look forward to being involved in the continual, ever changing exhibitions and giving back to the community as a volunteer each week. I joined Wayfind Creative in June and already it has been so valuable to me. The workshops have enabled me to connect with other like-minded creatives and have provided me with invaluable information, tools and techniques resulting in the growth of my business already. I’ve genuinely felt quite mind blown and empowered after each session. www.judyrogers.co.nz. Wayfind Creative is an exciting new programme for creatives who are looking to take control of their careers and create a financially viable, sustainable and deeply rewarding career. Find out more or sign up to Wayfind Creative today www.depotartspace.co.nz/ wayfindcreative/ Depot Galleries, September exhibitions: www.depotartspace.co.nz/depot-galleries/ All exhibitions will be online and work can be purchased if in lockdown – please support local artists.

See you next month! Dylan Kay, Auckland Guitar School, Howick and Takapuna, Auckland "Transform your playing." 09 533 5246 www.aucklandguitarschool.co.nz

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FITNESS WITH FIT20

Improve the quality of your life in 20 minutes once a week Want to live longer and better? Do Strength training says Harvard Medical School. Muscle wasting, sarcopenia, is the biggest factor in age related decline, chronic disease and aches and pains. As we age we lose muscle mass, on average about 8-10% per decade. Not to mention years healing from exercise injuries that crop up as we get older. Fit20 has the perfect answer. After age 35 we see a significant decrease of lean muscle and strength with each year. While this process is natural, it is very undesirable since it has a negative impact on how we feel and how our body functions as a whole. Doing cardiovascular exercise is an inefficient strategy for reversing muscle loss. Strength training reverses muscle decline very effectively and in much less time than most people think. There is a great deal of misleading information about strength training. First of all, it is not about getting big muscles, it is about applying a measured stimulus via training that results in a revitalizing cascade of effects. These effects go well beyond stronger, more resilient muscles. Smart strength training also improves the function of other body systems, such as your immune system, metabolism, and brain function.

The aim of this approach is to bring the body safely to the point where it adapts and becomes stronger, healthier and fitter. It’s a fact; strong people live longer and healthier lives. Strength training improves strength and endurance, which is great and important for feeling better. But strength training also works to prevent common diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Furthermore, it has a positive effect on our mood and cognitive ability. It even helps to balance our hormone profiles. Available time is one element to consider before deciding on an exercise practice. You could also consider your ambition level, what you want to achieve and not to forget safety. For people who want to improve their overall health and fitness, with optimal results in the least amount of time, intelligent strength training is the key. Fit20 offers a high-intensity training method aimed at helping clients reach their health and fitness goals in just 20 minutes per week. The fit20 training is offered by appointment only and always with the guidance of a personal trainer. They will teach you what you need to know about smart strength training, provide feedback on your posture, breathing, and movement technique. All of these elements are very important. The boutique-style fit20 studios are pleasant, inviting, and comfortably cooled. Clients typically train

one-on-one with their trainer, or along with a partner if they choose. It takes only 20 minutes to do six, highly effective exercises which strengthen all major muscle groups. Clients continue to build their overall strength and fitness with each weekly 20-minute training session – the fit20 concept is based on the research-backed High Intensity Training (HIT) protocol. The aim of this approach is to bring the body safely to the point where it adapts and becomes stronger, healthier and fitter. Slow motion exercise, in combination with climate-controlled studios, means that fit20 clients typically do not perspire and have no need to change or shower. The unique fit20 approach is particularly interesting for seniors, busy professionals, and for those who don’t feel at home in traditional gym settings. It’s a very safe way of exercising, so it benefits people with past injuries. “I do understand when people are a bit sceptical about the 20 minutes, it’s very different from what we have been told for a long time. But the concept is not new, and there has been a lot of research done around the health benefits. I always tell people who are interested to come in for a Free Introduction Training. Then they can experience what we do and how it benefits them”. “Not only can people lose weight, build strength and tone, but as a former educational psychologist I can tell you that the benefits to your mental wellness and mood are tremendous – for just 20 minutes a week! Why wouldn’t you?” Catharina Flisijn, Managing Director - Fit20 New Zealand Book your Free introductory training rosedale@fit20.co.nz or 021 02652819

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EATING OUT ON THE SHORE • Your Monthly Eating Out Guide…

SUPPORT LOCAL EATERIES With the Covid19 restrictions these hospitality businesses will be closed in level 4 and opening as we move levels during September and October. We urge you to support our local eateries by buying their take-out meals as they become available and visiting them when things open up again.

If you don't feel like venturing out, try their new delivery option where you can receive all their baked goods delivered the next day. Delivering safely all throughout lockdowns to your door. Dailybread.co.nz 43 EVERSLEIGH RD AUCKLAND 0622 7am - 3pm daily hello@dailybread.co.nz www.instagram.com/dailybreadnz/ TA K

Takapuna's Award-winning Nanam Restaurant recently voted as best neighborhood restaurant, Metro Top 50 and NZ's 100 Best Restaurants by Cusine is humbled to offer an array of Filipino (Asian and Spanish-inspired) Tapas and delectable wine and cocktail selections for our locals. Book and dine with your special date, a group get-together or stop by for their locals $35 Lunch set menu.

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8848 Restaurant & Bar, 17 Huron Street, Takapuna OPEN Monday to Sunday 10am - 10:30pm 09 489 9911 www.8848indiancuisine.co.nz

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Authentic Nepalese and Indian cuisine in the heart of Takapuna with a vast menu of both traditional Indian dishes and Nepalese specialties. Tastes from the Himalayan region... inspired by Himalayan spices blended and crafted by their chefs with 20 plus years of experience. "8848 was some of the best Indian fusion food I’ve had in a long time and a really nice introduction to Nepalese cuisine. I'll be going back there to dine in and also on the nights I want takeaways.” - Channel Magazine, April 2021 Dine-in or take away. Also catering for large group bookings and functions. Parking is easy as well with the new 420 space Toka Puia carpark only metres away.

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Daily Bread's freshly baked loaves and perfect pastries are made every morning at their Belmont outpost where their new sit down menu, petanque court and kids playground gives locals even more reason to visit.

For our busin and our commesses unity

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Stanley Avenue is a relaxed, smart, wine bar and bistro where people can come and enjoy a light snack or sophisticated meal paired with an interesting wine offering. Stanley Avenue is a great for dinner, as well an excellent spot for afternoon drinks and offers a brand new lunch menu. Stanley Avenue Wine Bar & Bistro 52 East Coast Road, Milford Open Tues & Wed 3pm to 10pm; Thurs 12pm to 10pm; Fri 12pm to 11pm; Sat 12pm to 11pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. Ph 09-410-0066 Visit: www.stanleyavenue.co.nz

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Your Monthly Eating Out Guide… • EATING OUT ON THE SHORE For our busine and our commusses nity

Open for breakfast Saturday and Sunday from 9.30am. Fish Kitchen, Devonport Wharf Mon - Tuesday 4pm onwards, Wed - Sunday 11.30am onwards 09 445 1777, reservations@fishkitchen.co.nz www.fishkitchen.co.nz

Monday to Thursday: 9am-6pm, Friday: 9am-5pm Saturday: 7am-2pm 89 Kitchener Road, Milford 09 486 5711 www.blakesprovidore.co.nz

Soho’s chefs dedicate their love and experience of food to doing things differently, delivering an all-star experience for the taste buds. The menu (to share) includes ‘Small Plates’ and 'Big Plates’.

Vic Road Kitchen's food is created from a focus on using fresh, seasonal New Zealand produce, with the menu changing daily. All set in a beautiful old building in Devonport. Executive Chef Ian Shields and ‘partner in wine’ Harriet Byrnes have combined their extensive knowledge and experience, delivering delicious rustic Mediterranean fare and a curated wine offering that both locals and visitors love.

It is casual dining with a great vibe.

Vic Road Kitchen

Soho at Goodside takes the art of traditional Thai cooking and gives it a modern twist.

Gourmet catering is also available for any function from lunch meetings to dinner parties. Let Blake do the cooking for you and enjoy convenience without compromise! Pop into store or order online for delivery at www.blakesprovidore.co.nz.

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Fish Kitchen is located on Devonport Wharf and has a commitment to showcasing fresh ingredients from artisan suppliers, sustainability and zero waste policies. They may also have the best views of the Waitematā Harbour. Capacity for 150 people, including outdoor and indoor dining on the wharf. An extensive seafood offering includes mussels, clams, squid and octopus – all as available – that support their signature ‘fish ‘n’ chips’ dishes.

In store, you’ll also find fresh coffee, delicious healthy cabinet food including salads, sandwiches, filo’s and more.

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There is something different every day as the menu and winelist are changing constantly. Locals love it!

Tuesday to Sunday 11.30am til late. Monday closed. Happy hours 3-6pm every day. At Goodside, Smales Farm, Takapuna. 09-972-2711 bookings@sohoeats.co.nz

Vic Road Kitchen, 57-59 Victoria Road, Devonport. Wed - Sunday - 4pm onwards (closed Monday / Tuesday), 09 445 9797, reservations@vicroadkitchen.co.nz www.vicroadkitchen.co.nz

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Daily – Happy hour 3-7pm; Kids eat free from 3pm; $20 lunch special. Monday – receive two complimentary drinks when purchasing a large charcuterie board; Wednesday – Super Champagne Specials from 4-6pm; Friday – Live music from 5pm; Saturday – The Great Bottomless Lunch; Sunday – Roast $35 per person, Sunday Pasta $25 with glass of wine, Live music from 2-5pm. Open Daily 9.30am till late. At Goodside, Smales Farm, Takapuna. 09 972 9060 www.thegrangetakapuna.co.nz TA K

Taylors is available for your next private event, no venue hire!

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BOOKINGS: www.sakebar.co.nz GROUP BOOKINGS: joy@sakebar.co.nz Open Tues-Sun, Closed Mondays and public holidays. 32-34 Anzac Street,Takapuna, 09 486 2249 www.sakebar.co.nz

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SmokePit & Buoy (located inside The Spencer Hotel on Byron Avenue) is an American style BBQ restaurant with a Kiwi twist. An extensive menu with something that appeals to every taste, including the popular grill platter for two; featuring BBQ wagyu beef brisket and pork ribs. Open daily for lunch and dinner, and a worthwhile visit on Sunday for a full breakfast buffet 8-11.30am, plus great value burger + beer meal deals on big sports weekends.

Thursday & Friday cocktail hour features $8.00 cocktails 4pm – 7pm Open Daily Level 1, The Spencer Hotel 9 – 17 Byron Ave, Takapuna, Ph 09 916 4982

PYM’s of Milford

The popular new neighbourhood Milford Village bar & eatery opened by a trio of passionate locals – Craig, Jacqui and Sarah. Try their Pym’s Classic Prawn Cocktail and a Pimm’s Royale – their signature drink. Excellent drinks selection with simple but great food, including burgers, sharing platters, chicken liver pate, Limoncello cheesecake (and more!). This is one of Milford’s best locals – visit their great website (www.pymsofmilford.com) or just drop in. You’ll love it. Open 7 days a week, 4pm until close. Lunch time group bookings available upon request. 154 Kitchener Road, Milford. www.pymsofmilford.com

An authentic Japanese Izakaya restaurant with a friendly and lively atmosphere, private area for groups with karaoke and buffet style menu.

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SmokePit & Buoy

2a Manurere Avenue – Right next to The PumpHouse Takapuna 09 487 0009

NEED TO KNOW: Sunday Roasts every Sunday in August! $30 includes a glass of mulled wine. Bookings essential. Wine Tasting with Pyramid Valley! Tuesday 31st August. $35 includes 5 tasters and antipasti for the table.

Welcome to our French restaurant in an amazing and unique lake view location at the heart of Takapuna. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner (to be booked 24 hours in advance) with traditional French dishes like onion soup, beef bourguignon and also lots of gluten free galettes and sweet crêpes. This month: truffle season. Try our lamb shoulder with foie gras and truffle. Book at www.french-rendez-vous-caferestaurant.business.site Or via our Facebook and Instagram accounts: facebook: FrenchRendezvousTakapuna Instagram: @frenchrendezvoustakapuna

Sakebar Nippon Japanese Restaurant

Takapuna's friendliest little wine and tapas bar and everyone's favourite local just around the corner from the Bruce Mason theatre.

168 Hurstmere Road Takapuna 09 489 9510 www.taylorsonhurstmere.co.nz taylorsonhurstmere@gmail.com

French Rendez-Vous

The Grange is an all-day bar & bistro. Our food and beverage offering is seasonal and everchanging, making the most of the best, fresh New Zealand produce.

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The Grange Bar & Bistro

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POSTPONED TO 2022 DUE TO COVID

TADPOLE PRODUCTIONS AT THE PUMPHOUSE

North Shore actors star in world premiere play The Campervan, September 9th to 19th at The Pumphouse Theatre Veteran North Shore actors Lisa Chappell and Andrew Grainger will team up on stage in September, alongside Catriona Toop, Simon Mead and Geoffrey Snell, in Kathryn Burnett’s new play, The Campervan, directed by Simon Prast. Lisa, who lives in Northcote, is an actress, singer and writer, best known for her Logiewinning role as Claire Mcleod in Mcleod’s Lisa Chappell. Daughters, as Chelsea in the iconic Kiwi series Gloss, and most recently on Shortland Street. A regular with Tadpole and Auckland Theatre Company, Lisa is thrilled to be back with her Tadpole family, working on her second hilarious Kathryn Burnett play and being directed by Simon Prast again. Andrew’s career as an actor began in the 1980s, on London’s West End as well as in TV dramas and feature films, and also working alongside Robert Redford in Spy Game. Since emigrating to New Zealand and now living in Campbells Bay, Andrew has rapidly built up an impressive collection of screen credits including The Brokenwood Mysteries, Shortland Street and Outrageous Fortune as well as many stage performances, the most recent in the acclaimed Nightsong production of Te Pō at the Bruce Mason Centre.

The script of The Campervan is cleverly relatable to so many life events…. Forget the mid-life crisis – welcome to the full blown 60th birthday meltdown! A comedy about the absolute havoc that can be caused by good intentions, combined with the realisation that time is catching up with what we might want to achieve in life. Successful businessman Hugh and his younger second wife Tamsin live Andrew Grainger. a life of luxury. But when Hugh decides something is missing and he wants to give away his millions as a legacy to a good cause and live in a caravan, the family wheels are bound to fall off……. Be sure to book early for this premiere production, which will be on stage for a limited season only at The PumpHouse Theatre, 2 Manurere Ave. Takapuna. Bookings www.pumphouse.co.nz or phone (09) 489-8360

A comedy about the absolute havoc that can be caused by good intentions, combined with the realization that time is catching up with what we might want to achieve in life. Growing up in Devonport and Bayswater, Kathryn Burnett is an award-winning screenwriter and playwright. Her name can be found on many successful TV series including the recent TVNZ tele-feature The Tender Trap; black comedy Fresh Eggs, Black Hands; The Strip, and award-winning children’s sci-fi drama series The Cul de Sac. Her most recent TV work includes the soon-to-air My Life is Murder starring Lucy Lawless, and rom-com Under The Vines starring Rebecca Gibney. Simon Prast is a director and actor who was the founder of the Auckland Theatre Company in 1992 and director of the first Auckland Festival AK03. From Gloss to The Gulf, from 12 Angry Men to To Kill A Mockingbird, Simon will be a familiar face to many. He recently completed the world premiere season of Shane Bosher's new play Everything After and can currently be seen in the new political satire Talkback, now playing on TVNZ On Demand.

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FLORIENNE

All the loveliest blooms in a wee treasure trove filled with flowers... 60A Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 486 6438 www.florienne.co.nz

RESENE COLORSHOP

Dress up your home with the beautiful collection of Resene 1838 wall murals that will take your interior to the next level, with luxurious effects and inspirational design. Add drama to your interior with dramatic scale florals, geometrics and colourful scenes. 1 Auburn St, Takapuna, 09 489 1540 2 Tawa Drive, Albany, 09 414 6500 8 Croftfield Lane, Wairau Park, 09 444 4387

CALDER LIGHTING & INTERIOR DESIGN

NZ Manufacturers in lampshade and lampbases, plus recovery and restoration – no job too small! Upholstery and cushion manufacturing. 88 Hinemoa St, Birkenhead 027 613 6321, 09 419 5459 www.calderinteriors.co.nz

COSI FAN TUTTE

YARNTONS

Stockist of RM Williams boot range in a variety of styles & fits. Birkenhead, 18 Mokoia Rd, 09 418 4011 Devonport, 79 Victoria Rd, 09 445 3479 www.yarntons.co.nz

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Cosi Fan Tutte welcomes the latest collection of rainwear from Danish brand Rains. With a Scandinavian undertone of simplicity these water resistant beauties are available in a range of lengths, styles and colours. The range is unisex, transeasonal and superbly mixes function with fashion. Check out the range in store or online. Cosi Fan Tutte, 73 Victoria Road, Devonport, 021 247 2469, www.cosifantutte.co.nz

SPERO CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR

Claudia Sorrento Summer Dress By Emily And Finn Colourful, distinctive prints designed in London 13a Mokoia Rd, Birkenhead 09 4199781 www.spero.co.nz

TANGO'S SHOES

Spring arrivals 164 Kitchener Rd, Milford • 09 488 0495 facebook instagram www.tangosshoes.nz

SOULSPRITE FITNESS STUDIOS – DEVONPORT VILLAGE

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We’re loving these beautiful new stoneware vessels - perfect for spring blooms or cluster together as shown. They make a thoughtful gift and are sold separately. 30 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead 09 419 9535, www.cravehome.co.nz

Come visit us! Over 50 boutique exercise classes/week - Spin, Yoga, Pilates, Barre, TRX, Kettle-bell and Boxing. Adults, Seniors, Preschool to Teen classes. Private personal and group training. NEW INTRO OFFER: 4 Classes for $40 Visit our website homepage to redeem! www.soulsprite.co.nz

WALLACE COTTON

We’re looking forward to the early signs of spring with new Sadie sleepwear. Made from supremely soft modal in a delicate meadow print, Sadie sleepwear is fresh, beautiful and comfortable to wear. For an extra touch of pretty, the new look nightie and cami have frilled shoulder straps. Discover our Sadie sleepwear range for versatile pieces to wear in every season. 34 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, 09 551 7767 www.wallacecotton.com

FITZGERALDTAYLOR

Boutique stationer, home of a thoughtfully curated selection of fine stationery. Shop 2, 2 Queens Parade, Devonport fitzgeraldtaylor.co.nz

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y r u x u l l a Coast Enjoy the comfort of a double-glazed, sunny apartment and the security of a Ryman retirement village. Our village is for those looking for security, companionship and peace of mind for the future. With expansive views across the water to Mount Victoria and over the bay, you will never tire of the village’s beautiful surroundings.

One-bedroom apartment available now

Our friendly staff will take care of all the things that you don't want to spend your time on – window cleaning, exterior maintenance, midday meals, housekeeping – the list goes on!

Please phone Mark for more information or to arrange a video call to view photos online together.

Living in a serviced apartment means you have more time to do what you love.

7 Ngataringa Road, Devonport 445 0909

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TAKAPUNA NORTH COMMUNITY NEWS: WITH SARAH THORNE

HEALTH AND FITNESS WITH CLAIRE BELLINGHAM, LES MILLS TAKAPUNA

By Sarah Thorne Takapuna North Trust Manager

By Claire Bellingham, Personal Trainer and Nutritionist

Staying healthy durining L4

Claire Bellingham

Last month I wrote about the chaos of Covid in an international sense. A handful of weeks later it’s on our doorstep. The North Shore has had the attention of the whole country. Thousands of us have had the stress of a Close Contact notification and the anxious wait for test results. The most important thing we can all do to protect our health and the health of others is to follow government guidelines and get vaccinated. The Ministry of Health reports the vaccine is 95% effective. This means that for 95% of people, being double-jabbed offers significant protection against the three poor outcomes of getting infected, getting seriously ill and passing infection on to others. No lifestyle intervention is as effective as being fully vaccinated. Even all the possible lifestyle interventions combined could not come close to the power of that protection. However, once you are fully vaccinated there are steps you can take to further improve your personal odds. Exercise is one of the most powerful ways to improve your health. It’s often said that if exercise was a pill it would be considered a wonder drug. It has positive effects on a variety of health dimensions – cardiovascular health, musculoskeletal health, cancer, diabetes, mental health and many more. Being fit also increases your immunological fitness. In a general sense, exercise directly supports immunity by increasing blood flow and mobilising white blood cells, one of the main defences against harmful microbes. Covid is an unusual virus and general fitness doesn’t appear to predict likelihood of infection. However, as it’s a respiratory virus, progress is impeded by the cardiorespiratory fitness of the host. An efficient cardiorespiratory system can improve your odds of keeping illness mild and short. In addition to this, regular exercise is an important contributor to maintaining a healthy weight. Obesity significantly increases the risk of hospitalisation, ICU admission and death. Interestingly, cardiorespiratory fitness significantly decreases the risk of these outcomes, to an even greater degree. So reducing body fat is important, but building fitness is even more important. In addition to this, good physical fitness reduces the risk that other health conditions may worsen a Covid illness. You can build your cardiorespiratory fitness with any exercise that raises your heart rate. Walking is great if it’s safe to do so; if it’s not this could be a great opportunity to try out online exercise. I’ve dusted off my Les Mills On Demand membership and I’m enjoying live streaming of Takapuna Les Mills classes. In many ways our destiny is out of our control, but there are positive steps we can all take to improve our fitness. At the very least, good health can help us as we strive to be productive people and considerate bubble buddies at this challenging time. Les Mills Takapuna, Rooftop Level, Shore City, Takapuna 0800 LES MILLS lesmills.co.nz clairebellingham.co.nz claire@clairebellingham.co.nz

Pupuke Birdsong Project

Sarah Thorne

Congratulations to Tabitha Becroft who joined the Trust as the Environmental Coordinator last month, leading the Pūpuke Birdsong Project. Pūpuke Birdsong Project is a community-led initiative, umbrellaed by Takapuna North Community Trust, that aims to bring together, support and grow the network of volunteer groups, individuals, schools and organisations working to eradicate pests, help improve water quality and restore our local native habitats in the northern suburbs of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area. If you’d like to find out more, including how you can get involved, head along to the website: www.pupukebirdsong.org.nz

Free Sustainable Living workshops: Join us for our free sustainable living workshops during September and October. Topics include Growing food in Small Spaces; Making Beeswax wraps; Backyard Chicken keeping; Waste-free Parenting; and Composting. To find out more and register to attend, please visit www.takapunatrust.org.nz Winter Fun: If you’re keen to get your preschooler out and about over these winter months come along and join us for FREE preschool play sessions with a huge selection of toys for your little one to play with. Sessions are held every Monday and Wednesday morning, 10am to 12noon. Location varies, so please see our website: www.takapunatrust.org.nz or Facebook page www.facebook.com/ summerfunplay for programme details. Toy hire: Exciting news! You can now hire a toy package for your preschooler's birthday party. To find out more about what's in the package, availability and costs, please visit www.takapunatrust.org.nz/toy-hire/ or email roanna@takapunatrust.org.nz. Where can you find out more about what’s happening? Visit www.takapunatrust.org.nz Facebook/Instagram @takapunanorthtrust Phone Sarah Thorne (Takapuna North Community Trust Manager) on 486 2098 or email: office@takapunatrust.org.nz

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ILOVETAKAPUNA: NEWS

Takapuna Business Profiles – Supporting local

Simon Kirikau – Executive Chef at The Spencer on Byron Hotel

Simon.

Tell us about the best thing that’s happened/happening in your year. Definitely the highlight of 2021 has been that I got married! We had an intimate wedding in our back garden, and of course, I organised and cooked all the food! I prepared Ribs, smoked Lamb Shoulder, Jamaican Jerk BBQ Chicken and a huge bowl of raw fish. It was an incredibly special day, with close friends and family and my two daughters were with us which meant such a lot to me and my new wife Rebecca. That’s the trouble with being a Chef, is that you can’t help yourself – in any situation, you can’t help being passionate about food and wanting to get involved! Even on your Wedding Day!

What couldn’t you live without. My family – and of course, any kind of fresh seafood! I don’t have a favourite, I love it all! Recently we’ve had some amazing Moon Fish which was a real treat. What were your early experiences in the kitchen like? It was very much sink or swim, however I was fortunate enough to work alongside some very talented Chefs including Darren Elmes and Keith McPhee

– they both not only taught me the fundamentals and techniques that I still use today but also their values and passion which are the main ingredients to a successful career in this industry. My first role as a Commis Chef at CinCin on Quay was so busy – it really was an environment that could make or break you. It was exhausting but incredibly fulfilling. I worked with the Woodfired Pizza Oven, and I’d be making around 60 pizzas a night, working alongside an amazing crew of Chefs where we would serve up to 250 covers a night. This role really fired my passion for food, and led me down my path. ‘Low and Slow’ seems pretty hot right now, what’s your favourite thing on the menu? After tinkering with different wood chips, temperatures and seasonings, my favourite item on our menu are our St Louis Cut Pork Ribs. The meat drops off the bone, the flavour of the meat is a great balance with the smoke and the sticky sauce - the pork absorbs the smoke really well and is an amazing combination, you can’t help but lick your fingers! And what’s a classic that your customers just won’t let you change? Our Fish Dishes are always very popular – our supplier, Lee Fisheries deliver us with the most amazing catch – the best quality line caught fish I’ve ever had the pleasure of dealing with – it is World class! And because we buy it “green” and whole and we fillet it inhouse, we know that every fish is a very special product, every time.

Jaz Yahel, Head Receptionist – Les Mills Takapuna What do you love to do on your time off to escape? I have a degree in contemporary dance so creating and performing with my dance company makes me feel really fulfilled. I also find extreme happiness in fostering kittens and cats for an organization called Lonely Miaow. Where’s your favourite spot to hang out in Takapuna and why? In summer, the best feeling is to do a Grit class and wash the sweat off with a delicious dip into the sea followed by a honeycomb chocolate ice cream from Takapuna Beach Cafe. If you can slither around the rocks a little there are some beautiful little coves that are like little lagoons to swim or read your book by, but it's a secret. Jaz Yahel.

The pandemic seemed like a real challenge for gyms, how did you get through it? And what good came of it for you? Yes, the pandemic has been a challenge. We got through it by having a plan in place just in case one of the Les Mills clubs had a positive case.

We had constant good communication with the government health department and of course kept members up to date with health and safety guidelines. As a result of this we have maintained a high standard of cleaning procedures, and members are working with us to create a safe and positive environment to work out in. What’s your best tips for someone coming to Les Mills for the first, who maybe hasn’t before or hasn’t been in a gym in a while? To talk to us! We have all types of offers and tips that any of our staff would be happy to guide you through to get you set up in the gym. Come chat to our friendly reception team and we can talk you through the different types of classes we offer or set you up on a free introductory gym program with one of our awesome personal trainers to get started. What do you think makes Les Mills so iconic and so popular for so long? The staff, who are all genuinely invested in helping New Zealanders with their health and fitness journey. As well as the variety of workout options available to suit all tastes. The birthday calls made by our club manager Peter would have to be top of the list though.

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Talking Takapuna… your ultimate destination It’s officially Spring! We can’t wait to start welcoming the warmer weather, and to start enjoying the outdoors in Takapuna – without umbrellas and jackets! Why not head out and make the most of the warming weather and walk the breath-taking coastal beachside from Takapuna north to Milford – known as the ‘lava’ trail! It can be walked at any tide (allow 45 minutes each way), winding its way over rocks, along beaches, and interesting pathways, overlooking the Hauraki Gulf and out to Rangitoto Island the entire way. The Takapuna-Milford walk is included in the Te Araroa Trail, a continuous 3,000 km walking track spanning Cape Reinga in the tip of the North Island and Bluff in the South Island. Setting off from Takapuna beach you will see at low tide, by the boat ramp, parts of a fossilised kauri forest, a very rare sight anywhere in the world. These fossils were formed by lava flowing from the nearby freshwater volcanic crater lake Lake Pupuke, and engulfing a kauri forest. Lake Pupuke is another great walk, or a picturesque family picnic location – just head down off Killarney St to Killarney Park, find the perfect spot of grass to enjoy some snacks, let the kids run off some steam and take in the beautiful lakeside views! We’re also very excited to see the final stage of the Hurstmere Road transformation project underway, and the completed sections are open and are looking amazing – we can’t wait for the road to be complete! So why not grab a takeaway coffee and a snack and come for a leisurely stroll down the new-look Hurstmere Road to check out all the new features.

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This month we also celebrate the wonderful Fathers in our lives, with Father’s Day on the 5th of September. We’d just like to say a big thank you to all the Dad’s out there – from ‘bonus’ Dads, to adoptive Dads, to cat Dads, angel Dads and all the Dads in between, thank you for all that you do for your loved ones and families, and we hope you have a wonderful Father’s Day! We know the last few weeks have been a bit tough, but we just wanted to say thank you to all those that stayed home to keep themselves and others safe. Thank you to all the essential workers out there doing what they can to keep providing for and protecting our communities. And also thank you to all the businesses that had to close during lock down – thank you for holding on and doing what you needed to do. The community sees you – and we’re excited to get back out and show you support in return! Everyone did an amazing job last year with supporting and shopping with local businesses, we know the drill, so let’s keep it going. Give in to that extra coffee purchase during your day. Head out for dinner or grab some local takeaways occasionally. Let the kids have that ice cream or lolly from the shop next door. Treat yourself to a new top, or find that perfect gift at the boutique shop across the road. Let’s support the businesses that support our communities, and show them how much we missed them over lockdown! Whatever you’re up to or enjoying in Takapuna, we’d love to see it (the dogs you meet, the places and businesses you love to visit, or your favourite spot to relax for a moment!), so please tag us: @ilovetakapuna when posting on social media and we might just re-share your snaps!

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This month at SHORE CITY Shore City has many options for Channel Mag readers when it comes to homewares and gifts. Farmers, Creative and Brave, Yoyoso as well as Duck Limited and Bed Bath n’ Table. In this issue we highlight what is on offer at level two stores Duck Limited and Bed Bath n’ Table.

DUCK IN FOR HOMEWARE, GIFTS AND FASHION

Duck Limited on Level two at Shore City is a store with an eclectic mix of fashion, gifts and homewares. A true destination store with a point of difference. Owner Kathy Macvicar says they are always looking for unique product that can’t be found in chain stores. “Duck is a portal of discovery as our customers are creative minded who want to look like themselves, not the masses. We have more than just fashion, we are a homeware and gift store that appeals to the fun and funky side in everyone.” The popular store has been in Shore City for eight years and is the sister store of Flying Saucers. Duck has recently re-located to a larger new store on Level two near Farmers, so make sure you check it out. If you are looking for a gift with a difference or something for the home, Duck is packed with excellent ideas that include the fun and funky as well as answering the call for those hard to find gifts for the person who has everything. From Kiwiana inspired gifts to novel game sets to something special for the home and even something lovely to wear with a range of on-trend casual pieces. Duck Limited also presents an excellent selection of unique jewellery pieces by Boh Runga, Karen Walker, Najo and STAMP watches. Duck Limited, Level 2, Shore City Shopping Centre, Takapuna. Visit: www.ducklimited.nz or Phone 09-489-8125.

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME AT BED BATH N’ TABLE

Also on Level two at Shore City is the lovely Bed Bath N’ Table store, with a huge range that you would expect from a company focused on offering the complete home lifestyle destination, where customers can find an inspirational environment and receive expert advice. Manager Kerry Canham and her five-strong team have seasonally inspired indoors and outdoors home and giftware. This includes an extensive range of linen, bedding, towels, ornaments and embellishments for the bedroom, bathroom, home and beach. Kerry Canham explains that Bed Bath N’ Table is a premium homewares and lifestyle company. “It is our desire to bring you quality products that will enhance the enjoyment of your home. We aim to bring the wonderfully rich pattern and colour of the world around us into all of our designs and products.” Bed Bath N’ Table scours the world, places such as Portugal, Turkey, China and Vietnam – to name a few, searching for the most beautiful qualities to incorporate into everything they create. With the latest textures, colours and styles to match your style, Bed Bath N’ Table in Shore City is the perfect place to add a touch of seasonal flair to your indoors or outdoors. Kerry and her team are passionate about making Bed Bath N’ Table a place where everyone can find what they’re looking for to create the home of their dreams. So go ahead… make yourself at home at Bed Bath N’ Table Shore City! Bed Bath N’ Table, Level 2, Shore City Shopping Centre. Visit: www.bedbathntable.co.nz or Phone 09-489-7930.

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SIMON WATTS: NORTH SHORE MP

By Simon Watts, North Shore MP

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There’s no doubt that New Zealand’s success in dodging the worst effects of the pandemic during 2020 felt pretty good. While other nations went into horrendous tailspins, we pulled up the drawbridge and retreated into a safer world. New Zealand’s elimination strategy made this country the envy of others that patently didn’t have viable strategies for combatting Covid-19. Team spirit and a fair degree of good fortune had brought us through the pandemic’s first wave. Unfortunately, that success led to dangerous complacency. The sacrifices of the first lockdowns bought us time to prepare for Delta, and that opportunity has been squandered. The fantastic response of everyone who has queued for hours to get tested or turned up to be vaccinated in record numbers is evidence of what could and should have been happening long before Delta got here. The team of five million onshore has always been ready to play its part, but we were led by a government that failed to do the same. Now that Labour has finally been forced into action, where is their long-term plan? The truth is a long-term plan requires milestones and certainty around achieving them but achieving what they’ve promised has never been this government’s strong suit.

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It’s obvious that a vaccination threshold needs to be in place in order to confidently predict that the health system will be able to manage the next version of Delta, without sending the whole country into lockdown again. Having a plan isn’t an unreasonable request from health workers or the people who can’t travel within New Zealand, let alone overseas for essential business. And those businesses that are being told once again to take one for the country have every right to know what the game plan is. Without knowledge about vaccination milestones how are we ever going to open up our country to the skilled migrants we need (45% of our doctors are from overseas)? And how are we supposed to run a business with confidence? All of us can see that Covid will be a fact of life for the foreseeable future. So how are we going to be a part of that world? We are a trading nation that shipping companies will avoid because of the restrictions. We are a nation that saw the OE as a rite of passage for our young people and now we expect them to cower in fear. We were an example of how to face a pandemic with confidence and a plan. Now we’re looking like a country stuck in perpetual replay. We deserve better than this; we’ve earned better than this. Take care, Simon Watts. Email: simon.watts@parliament.govt.nz Call my office on 09 486 0005, Facebook: @simonwattsmp Instagram: @simonwattsmp

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It’s important to take vitamin C regularly and in a highly absorbable form in order to help maintain adequate levels for use when your body needs it; like when you are feeling run down, tired or stressed; recovering from illness or injury; when travelling or even just through leading a very busy and active life. Vitamin C Lipo-Sachets® has proven 80% higher absorption than standard vitamin C1. It is also available in Blackcurrant Flavour for Adults in 1000mg and for Kids in 500mg.

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Available at all good pharmacies, supermarkets and selected health food stores throughout New Zealand. Reference: 1 Based on a study comparing 10g Vitamin C Lipo-Sachets to 10g standard vitamin C. Maciej Lukawski (2019). 2. Contains naturally occurring sugars. 3. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol. 2014 October: 144PA: 138-145. Doi:10.1016/j.jsbmb.2013.11.003. Vitamin D deficiency. *Compared to Standard vitamin C tablets and standard vitamin D capsules. Data on file. Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist consult your healthcare professional. Vitamins are supplementary to, and not a replacement for, a balanced diet. AFT Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Auckland. TAPS PP7935

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PACK & SEND: TAKAPUNA

By Jane and Jeremy Bain, franchisees at PACK & SEND Takapuna.

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Alison is Senior Associate at Schnauer and Co. A real people person with long-standing client relationships and specialties across property and commercial law. Jane and Jeremy Bain.

At Pack & Send Takapuna the safety and well-being of our people and our customers is one of our top priorities. We also recognise the important role we play in connecting people with parcels when they want it, where they want it. Pack & Send Takapuna has contactless services to assist local businesses and the community. We can provide a range of unique solutions during these challenging times, including those listed below. • Contactless pick-up and delivery: If you require our services but prefer to avoid face-to-face contact, we can easily conduct all communication via phone and email. We can also arrange for contactless pick-up and delivery that complies with recommended physical distancing measures. We can pick up and deliver from your favourite shops even while in self isolation. • Online Self Service Book & Pay For small packed items you can book and pay for delivery of items. This is a basic courier service and can be completed without leaving home or work. • Contactless drop zone We have setup a Zero Contact Zone in our service centre so you can visit us without physical contact. Place your item/package in the zone with your name and phone number. Any further information can be relayed via phone/email. • Office equipment delivery to homes: If any staff are working from home and require business equipment such as computers, tablets, printers, phones, or any office supplies, we can home-deliver these to the door in a contactless fashion. We can also assist with importing additional supplies or equipment you may need to purchase from overseas. • Personal effects and care packages If you wish to send care packages to family and friends anywhere in New Zealand or even overseas, we can send personal shipments as well. Pack & Send Takapuna provides service, systems and packaging to make your freight experience as simple and smooth as possible. You don't need to open an account; we send anything, anywhere and take care of the hassles. PACK & SEND Takapuna open Mon – Sat, located at 77 Barrys Point Rd, Takapuna with exclusive and convenient parking outside. Ph 486-3355 or email takapuna@packsend.co.nz and let them make sending easy.

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Reverse Mortgages

When going backwards can be the forwards move you just may want to consider.

Alison Dymond.

Reverse mortgages have been in New Zealand since the early 2000s. According to Google, the concept was actually devised by a bank manager in the USA back in 1961 who wanted to make sure that the widowed wife of his high school football coach could stay in her home after losing her husband. If this is true, there is no available information to explain why it took so long for reverse mortgages to become a readily accessible and/or an in-demand financial product in New Zealand. However, we can hazard a guess that it was because it was not something that good old fashioned Kiwis wanted, needed, or that had even registered on their radars. It’s no secret that home ownership has always been in New Zealanders’ DNA – the idea of owning our own home (white picket fence voluntary) is an obsession that has been around in New Zealand for a long time. But the traditional notion of home ownership was buying a home, (usually) getting a loan from a bank to help with the purchase, and then paying the loan off over time from good old hard mahi until there was no more money owing. Cha-ching! #GoalAchieved #Winning. Reverse mortgages are exactly the opposite of the example above – the lender will pay the homeowner for a share in the equity owned in the property (land and buildings only and there may be restrictions on the types of property owned). This product also only applies to homeowners who are aged 60+. With rising house prices, this allows many asset-rich but cash-poor property owners to borrow against their home to complete home repairs, consolidate debt or basically spend it on whatever their heart desires without needing to make any repayments until the property is sold – this usually occurs when the homeowner moves to a retirement complex or passes away. This all sounds pretty good you say, so are there any downsides? The main shortcoming is obvious – a reverse mortgage can destroy the equity in your home. Generally, the floating (not fixed) interest rates that apply to a reverse mortgage will be a lot higher than the variable home loan interest rates offered by the leading banks in New Zealand. These interest rates also usually compound at a monthly rate and because there are no repayments being made, the debt can skyrocket very quickly. This can mean that the tidy inheritance from property ownership that you plan to leave your family when you die is eroded by the debt owed to the lender under the reverse mortgage. Most reverse mortgage providers require family consultation before the loan documentation is signed – this ensures that the family are all aware of the reverse mortgage application and the reason for it so that there are no awkward surprises later on down the track. With any financial product, careful consideration needs to be taken to ensure that the risk does not outweigh the rewards. For example, taking out a reverse mortgage loan to fund an overseas holiday (obviously not in Covid-19 times) is desirable but is probably not a necessity, whereas taking out a reverse mortgage loan to fund repairs/upgrades to your house is probably warranted. If you are interested in finding out whether a reverse mortgage is the right product for you we recommend that you speak with your lawyer or financial advisor. The Property Team at Schnauer and Co Lawyers are available if you would like to discuss this further. Contact: Alison Dymond, Email: adymond@schnauer.com Schnauer & Co, 1 Shea Terrace, Takapuna 09 486 0177, www.schnauer.com

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DABS CONSULTING

Brian Caldwell (Director), Sean Parsons (Director), Lara Weaver (General Manager), Tony Alexander (Economist) and Alan Hall (Director).

DABS Consulting - latest commercial investment opportunity from DABS DABS Consulting is a boutique commercial property investment company that was established almost seven years ago. Back then, it was recognised there was a need for a niche commercial property syndication business on the North Shore to support the needs of our community. Property syndication provides investors a solution for those who want to own commercial property, but do not have the means or risk appetite to purchase a commercial property on their own. Each property syndicate is set up as a limited partnership allowing investors to own a portion of a commercial property together with other high net worth investors and enjoy the benefits of a monthly distribution of the rent received. Depending on the commercial property, our monthly distributions range between 6% and 9% per annum on the invested amount (before tax). This compares favourably against what can be achieved through fixed term deposits or government bonds. With the recent changes in the treatment of interest on loan deductions and the bright-line test for residential properties, commercial property investment is proving to be a popular alternative. These new rules do not apply to commercial property. An annual distribution paid monthly, plus a potential capital return provides our investors with an attractive total return. The first DABS syndicated property was established at Omega Street, Albany in 2015 with ten partners each providing an equity

investment ranging between $140,000 and $1,500,000. Further acquisitions have continued since 2015, on average two commercial acquisitions each year. There are currently 12 commercial syndicated properties spread across Auckland and Palmerston North with a total portfolio of around $180 million.

The first DABS syndicated property was established at Omega Street, Albany in 2015… We were delighted to host our Annual Investor Meetings in August at the Takapuna Boating Club, where we provided our investors with an update on the performance of each property. The highlight of the evening event was our guest speaker, well known economist Tony Alexander, who shared his current thinking on the underlying trends in the economy as restrictions ease and global economies start to fully reopen. We are now well into the second half of 2021 and our company strategy when we started out to invest in core locations, quality buildings with well performing tenants remains the same today as it was

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DABS Consulting Annual Investor Evening held at the Takapuna Boating Club with Guest Speaker, Tony Alexander.

then. Lara Weaver, General Manager at DABS commented, “Capital values remain strong for good quality stock and securing new properties will remain highly competitive. However, through our relationships and off market introductions we will continue to source quality assets and as part of our purchasing process, undertake a thorough due diligence process.” Our latest offering is 585 Main Street, Palmerston North. If you are interested in this property syndicate or future syndicates, please register your interest on our website or contact DABS directly. For further information please contact: Lara Weaver, General Manager lara@dabsconsulting.nz 021 230 5989, 145 Kitchener Road, Milford www.dabsconsulting.nz

Projected return per annum pre-tax paid monthly*

Private Placement Opportunity only available to Qualifying investors

585 MAIN STREET, PALMERSTON NORTH • Two level office and showroom building • Large Freehold land area 1,507 sqm • Net Rental income $419,736 per annum +GST and Outgoings • Located in Palmerston North’s Health Precinct

• Tenant Enable NewZealand is a division of the Mid Central D.H.B providing disability services to Ministry of Health, ACC and other D.H.B’s • Government funded • New Zealand’s largest supplier of disability equipment and modifications • Established in 1974

To register your expression of interest and receive a copy of the Information Memorandum, please contact: Lara Weaver | General Manager | M: +64 21 230 5989 E: lara@dabsconsulting.nz Brian Caldwell | Director | M: +64 27 481 5505 E: brian@dabsconsulting.nz | www.dabsconsulting.nz

*The basis for the projected return is set out in the Information Memorandum and is not a guaranteed rate of return. This offer is only open to people that are exempt and meet certain other eligibility criteria under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 and related legislation (“FMCA”). Investors will need to demonstrate their eligibility by providing a suitable Investor Certificate or Investor Confirmation form as required by DABS Consulting Limited and to comply with the FMCA.If you are investing more than $750,000 but do not meet any other eligibility or exemption criteria, then you should pay careful attention to the following warning: Warning The law normally requires people who offer financial products to give information to investors before they invest. This requires those offering financial products to have disclosed information that is important for investors to make an informed decision. The usual rules do not apply to this offer because there is an exclusion for offers where the amount invested up front by the investor (plus any other investments the investor has already made in the financial products) is $750,000 or more. As a result of this exclusion, you may not receive a complete and balanced set of information. You will also have fewer other legal protections for this investment. Investments of this kind are not suitable for retail investors. Ask questions, read all documents carefully, and seek independent financial advice before committing yourself.

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GWM North Shore is now open in Takapuna for Sales, Service and Parts. On site finance available.

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MOTOR VEHICLE NEWS: GWM NORTH SHORE

GWM and HAVAL arrive on the Shore Buying affordable brand new vehicles just got a whole lot easier for North Shore residents and Channel Mag readers, with the opening of the new GWM North Shore motor vehicle dealership on Barrys Point Road. GWM North Shore has been opened by the team that is also behind the MercedesBenz, Peugeot and Citroen dealerships north of the Harbour Bridge. The new GWM North Shore dealership opened in late July and has hit the ground running by projections of selling over 50 new vehicles in August, their first full month. “With the range of vehicles GWM North Shore team outside their new Barrys Point Road dealership. From left, Matthew Barnett, Dealer Principal; Alfonso Dinglasan, Parts and Service Advisor; Richie Faaumu, Vehicle Grooming; Naomi Battles, Business Manager; Toby we have at GWM you can buy Porter-Day, Vehicle Grooming; Darren Wellacott, Vehicle Sales; Craig Innes, Managing Director; Daniel Urlich, Vehicle Sales. a brand new vehicle with a five year or 150,000km warranty for what really is the price of a used vehicle,” says Craig Innes, the The HAVAL Jolion is the smaller SUV (1.5 litre turbo, 7-speed, 5-door) managing director of the growing business. “Between the two brands in the range and is also packed with features you wouldn’t expect in a (GWM and HAVAL) we have a good range of options for our customers brand new vehicle priced from $25,990. Roof rails, seven airbags, wireless to choose from. And they are available right now.” phone charging, 10.25 inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android The options that Craig Innes is alluding to include the GWM Auto, reversing camera and sensors, lane assist, adaptive cruise control Cannon Ute (in 4x2 and 4x4), the HAVAL Jolion SUV and HAVAL H6 and 17-inch alloy wheels. Pay just $31,990 and you get even more in the SUV. GWM is a world-renowned vehicle manufacturer and the parent HAVAL Jolion Ultra! company of HAVAL. HAVAL is a global SUV specialist. The vehicles are The HAVAL H6 is the medium sized SUV (2.0 turbo, 7-speed, 5-door) manufactured in China which is fast becoming a powerhouse in global that is inspired by a fusion design of Asian and European influences. This is motor vehicle production, where many of the world’s leading brands are a highly spec’d vehicle, with Seven airbags, wireless phone charging, 10.25 now manufacturing. inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, reversing camera, The day I visited the new dealership all of these options were on lane assist, autonomous emergency braking and alloy wheels – that’s display and the quality, finish and spec of the vehicles blew me away – available in 2wd at $31,990 through to the 4wd with panoramic sunroof at along with the pricing. $37,990. The GWM Cannon Ute is an 8-speed auto with 120kW of power, HAVAL’S larger 4x4 SUV, the HAVAL H9 (priced at just $47,990) is 400Nm or torque and 3000kg braked towing capacity (1050kg coming later in the year, as is their HAVAL H6 Hybrid. Not too far away payload). It includes loads of technology as standard – front and rear also are vehicles from GWM’s all electric range, the Ora. parking sensors, dynamic stability control, lane assist, touchscreen, “We see the GWM and HAVAL range being very popular here on the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated seats. Tray liner is also North Shore,” adds GMW North Shore Dealer Principal Matthew Barnett. standard as is a unique cargo ladder. The 4x2 is priced at $36,990 and “They offer great value for money and all the vehicles are loaded with the 4x4 at $40,990! technology and safety features and the luxury and finishing is there as well. All these new vehicles come with a five year/150,000km transferrable warranty and roadside assist to provide further peace-of-mind driving.” The GWM North Shore dealership includes a team that covers new vehicle sales, used vehicle sales, finance as well and parts and service. It is a very central location that backs on to where the group is building a brand new Mercedes-Benz dealership (opening 2022) on Fred Thomas Drive. When completed, this impressive motor vehicle village will be great for Takapuna and the North Shore. If you are looking for a new vehicle for the price of a used vehicle then pop in and see Matthew Barnett and his GWM North Shore team during September – they have some great offers. Pricing we have mentioned is based on those special offers available until September 30th and exclude on road costs of $1295. Welcome to the Shore GWM! GWM North Shore Dealer Principal Matthew Barnett beside a GWM Cannon Ute in their new Barrys Point Road showroom.

GWM North Shore – 63 Barrys Point Road, Takapuna. Phone 09-442-3306, Visit: www.gwmnorthshore.co.nz

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SPECIAL FEATURE: AT HOME

As the warmer months come along there will be many Channel Mag readers who will be looking to undertake enhancements to their homes and properties. So we thought September would a good time to start highlighting the possibilities with our focus for the issue being ‘At Home’ and ’Spring is Here’. We put some questions to five locals involved in different businesses in the home sector – covering colours, pools, building, renovating and interiors. Their answers provide interesting reading.

Spring, the time to focus on the home Brenda Ngatai – Resene Brenda Ngatai is one part of the Resene Residential Colour Consultant team, she covers Auckland North and North/West. Her role is to meet with homeowners either in store or onsite and help choose colours for their homes, she says that the colour service is always appreciated. “We offer great support and advice with Resene colour, wallpaper and Resene product knowledge.” Channel Magazine talked to Brenda about colour trends and her role at Resene, why she’s passionate about what she does and looking forward to summer swims at Narrowneck! Channel Mag: What’s hot for Spring and Summer in your world? Brenda Ngatai: If you have a project in mind and with Spring arriving, this is the time to prepare and get started for spring cleaning, with a build-up of the different types of moss and mould and lichen created over the winter months, our stores are the one stop shop! We have everything from Resene Moss and Mould Killer to Resene Timber and Deck Wash to get your deck ready for re-coating. Our staff are ready to get you sorted in preparation for your project and can help with everything from advice on how to prep a surface to the products and accessories you need to make the job easier. CM: What is the key trend you have seen evolving over the past two years that you are excited about? BN: For a while now grey tones have been hugely popular and in fact they still are, before the greys it was beige, these are still been used to a degree, but over the last two years, myself and my colour colleagues are noticing homeowners choosing colour for their exteriors, nothing too bright or sharp, more subtle, grey but with a definite undertone of colour. CM: Is there a current product you are working with that you think Channel Mag readers should know about? BN: There’s a great Resene product called Resene FX Faux Rust Effect, it’s a waterborne coating system, that creates a rust style effect – for exteriors, it’s a great product to use and showcase in main garden areas or any outdoor living areas. CM: During this Covid19 period what have the challenges been for your business and how are you responding to them? BN: During Lockdown Level four all of our stores close, but a lot of us are available through our Resene website, www.resene.co.nz/ techexpert if there are any questions you have related to paint or colour, whatever it may be, let us know and one of us will come back to you with expert advice.

Brenda Ngatai.

CM: Who do you follow on social media or online for inspiration and why? Feel free to include website links or social media accounts. BN: Currently I am in love with three designers from different parts of the world, there’s a beautiful couple, Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent (both interior designers), they have a TV show from America called Nate and Jeremiah by design, they do renovations. What I love about them is they take all the clients needs on board and aim to deliver exactly that, they have great taste and style and they are realistic and practical. They lay out the plan then explain step by step how they approach it. They have two adorable children which they talk about on screen with such honestly how they juggling the demands of family life and work life – but the end result for the client is always amazing. My second (and most favourite) is ‘Escape to the Chateau’, a TV Series with a new season currently playing. Angel and Dick Strawbridge sold up their small two-bedroom flat in Essex and brought a dilapidated (but so gorgeous!) 19th century French chateau. With a small budget to start with you see Angel and Dick’s genius attitude, passion and love unfold over five years, breathing life back to this beautiful Chateau. Angel is an original/vintage/bespoke designer, she follows the beat of her own drum. Dick is an engineer, TV personality, fabulous cook and ex-Army officer, with their two beautiful children, they are truly inspirational. CM: This Summer I am looking forward to… BN: My garden producing delicious summer veg, setting up the back decking area, under the plum tree lit up with fairy lights, and good shade, BBQs with family and friends, drinking Mojito’s ,big sun hats, and late afternoon swims at Narrow Neck beach. Visit: www.resene.co.nz

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Fine living on the North Shore At Norfolk Apartments we aim to provide a relaxing environment for independent living that complements your lifestyle Norfolk Apartments is a boutique lifestyle village with style, just 200 metres from the Mairangi Bay shops, restaurants and cafés, close to Mairangi Bay Beach and all the suburb’s amenities, including easy public transport access. Residents enjoy a relaxed environment and independent living in apartments set in a quiet oasis of native trees. The mature manicured gardens creates privacy and a park-like setting, right next to the local bowls and tennis clubs in the heart of Mairangi Bay. The complex, independently owned and operated since 1992, prides itself on its friendly family feel. With just 23 apartments residents have the opportunity to enjoy the company of close neighbours, as well as the independence and individual lifestyle of a contemporary apartment complex. Security is assured, with a gated underground carpark, and an on-site manager to help with anything you may need. What really sets Norfolk Apartments apart from other Retirement Village’s living options is that when you buy into one of these highly sought-after residences, you will receive a share of the capital gain when it comes time to move. Norfolk Apartments are designed for active over-55s, wanting to make the most of the East Coast Bays lifestyle and maintain work, leisure and social contacts – without the maintenance of a stand-alone property.

Norfolk Apartments, 7-9 Ramsgate Terrace, Mairangi Bay Ph: 021 450 299 E: Katrina.williams@hughesandtuke.co.nz

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Paulene Olliver – Auto Pool Covers Paulene Olliver and her family run Covers 4 Pools NZ, supplying automatic swimming pool covers focused on safety and reducing the running costs of a pool. Paulene’s business is family run with her husband Charles and son Shayne also involved as technicians. The family manufacture, supply and install fully automatic pool covers. She says the business was set up to help pool builders and pool owners throughout New Zealand to find the most reliable automatic pool cover on the market. Paulene has been in the pool industry since 1996 and she talks to Channel Mag about the trends, the automation of pool covers and her summer plans for the months ahead. Channel Magazine: What’s hot for Spring and Summer in your world? Paulene Olliver: Our solar profiles heat the pool over the summer period while allowing you to turn your heat pump off (as solar is sun powered). We predict these are going to be popular over the next little while.

our business has really grown as the popularity of these has increased, this is a fully motorized system with the push of a button, they are very stylish and sleek. CM: Is there a current product you are working with that you think Channel Mag readers should know about? PO: We are always on the lookout overseas for new and improved covers and systems, we are pleased to say at present we believe are on top the of latest technology available.

Paulene Olliver, with son Shayne and husband Charles.

CM: During this COVID-19 period, what have the challenges been for your business and how are you responding to them? PO: We are obviously unable to manufacture and install for clients over lockdown periods putting us back on production, in addition the long wait times for goods to arrive from overseas is something we have had to deal with.

CM: This Summer I am looking forward to… PO: Introducing our new profiles for the pool covers and outdoor BBQ’s with family and a few get away’s touring our country!

CM: What is the key trend you have seen evolving over the past two years that you are excited about? PO: A trend at present is our roll out, roll under slattered covers. These covers have increased in popularity over the last few years and

Visit: www.covers4pools.co.nz

Alex Coburn – QPC Build Group Alex Coburn is the Director of QPC Build Group, a multi award winning team of Registered Master Builders who have been building homes for the last 15 years in Auckland. If you live on the Shore, there’s a high chance you’ve seen QPC’s signage on a fence as you’re walking past or their distinctive black vehicles. Alex says their philosophy is “excellence in all we put our hands to while endeavouring to add value through careful, transparent management of our projects”. The team believes in partnering with great architects, tradesmen, and suppliers to deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients whilst strengthening relationships that ensure quality outcomes for all. With QPC, clients get a hand-picked team of experienced builders and project managers who look to add value to every project they work on. They have a passion for architecture and bespoke design, COVID-19 has seen them getting innovative as materials became harder to get and Alex talks about their use of concrete from both a practical and design point of view in this interview. Alex gives Channel Mag some insights on building trends for spring and summer and the challenges COVID brings to their business. Channel Mag: What’s hot for Spring and Summer in your world? Alex Coburn: Lately, we have been doing a lot of precast concrete on our sites. The way that the precast concrete works is that the

Alex Coburn.

boxes are built to size offsite and the concrete is then poured into the boxes. Once the concrete has set the wood is removed exposing the concrete panels, these panels are then transported to site and installed on site by a crane. Although using precast

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concrete panels can be more expensive up front, there is little to no maintenance ongoing like there is with traditional wood products such as pine and cedar.

cedar. This makes concrete a great option for building as it is all made in NZ so currently more readily available to the market.

We are currently doing two large bespoke homes on Milford Beach using precast concrete panels and it is striking…

CM: What is the key trend you have seen evolving over the past two years that you are excited about? AC: The concrete panels are being used as feature walls inside the homes we are building also which not only give great indooroutdoor flow, they also add real texture to your home over a more traditional painted gib wall. CM: Is there a current product you are working with that you think Channel Mag readers should know about? AC: We are currently doing two large bespoke homes on Milford Beach using precast concrete panels and it is striking, stay tuned for the full profile write up on this in Channel once the project is completed! CM: During this COVID-19 period, what have the challenges been for your business and how are you responding to them? AC: The biggest challenges we have faced like the rest of the construction industry is the supply of materials. Everyone is facing long lead times with all types of materials but especially pine and

CM: Who do you follow on social media or online for inspiration and why? AC: We follow a large range of architects and home inspirations brands on social media to spark ideas, keep up with the latest trends and check in on what others in the industry are doing. CM: This Summer I am looking forward to… AC: Seeing some of our largest scale new home builds completed and handing over the keys to the families to enjoy their new homes! Follow @qpcbuildgroup on Instagram, or visit www.qpcbuilders.co.nz

Brett Stuart – SO Renovate Shore local, Brett Stuart, is the General Manager of SO Renovate, a company that specialises in renovations and recladding and has recently been acquired by QPC Build Group. With over 14 years in the industry, Brett and his large team of dedicated staff, including inhouse quantity surveyors and dedicated project managers, guide their clients through every stage of the build so when you start your project you can be confident that the entire process is under control and your vision will be realised down to the last nail. Brett speaks to Channel Mag about the business, partnering with QPC and his predictions for renovation trends this season and beyond. Channel Mag: What’s hot for Spring and Summer in your world? Brett Stuart: We are finding with summer around the corner that people are starting to think about outdoor entertaining and making their homes work better for them. Lots of clients are starting to look at bigger decking, indoor outdoor flow by opening their kitchen and dining spaces and putting in swimming pools.

We are finding with summer around the corner that people are starting to think about outdoor entertaining and making their homes work better for them. CM: During this COVID-19 period, what have the challenges been for your business and how are you responding to them? BS: SO Renovate was acquired by QPC Build Group in the middle of COVID but have found that the work is coming in and clients are keen to renovate and create new spaces in their homes especially since travelling overseas is so limited, people seem to be wanting to invest into their homes and making them a better place to enjoy with their friends and family.

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CM: Who do you follow on social media or online for inspiration and why? BS: We follow lots of architects and interior designers on social media and other platforms to make sure our designs and products we are using are the latest and greatest. CM: This Summer I am looking forward to… BS: Helping people get the most out of their homes! Visit: www.sorenovate.co.nz or @so_renovate on Instagram.

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Wendy Calder – Calder Interiors Wendy Calder owns and operates Calder Interiors, a team of Lighting Designers, Manufacturers and Interior Designers who are based in Birkenhead and offer a design and manufacturing service in commercial and residential lighting. They specialise in all lighting requirements, large or small, from hotel refits to a standout lighting feature in homes across the Shore. Wendy started her business 25 years ago, when she says she saw an opening in the market for manufacturing locally made lampshades and lamp bases. They moved to Birkenhead Point 16 years ago so they could accommodate larger projects and in the last five years Wendy’s business has diversified to cover full interior design. In the last two years, Calder Interiors have also been participating in a craft market on the third Saturday in the month in conjunction with the Highbury House markets and Architectural Movie nights. Wendy says she’s always had a passion for New Zealand manufacturing, attention to detail and pushing the boundaries in design and talks to Channel Mag about the business, the trends she is forecasting for next season and what’s next for Calder Interiors. Channel Mag: What’s hot for Spring and Summer in your world? Wendy Calder: Repurposing old treasures and turning them in to lights and adding an exciting light bulb. CM: What is the key trend you have seen evolving over the past two years that you are excited about? WC: With more time spent at home, fresh interior design, light features, cushions, and reupholstering beautiful furniture are trends we are seeing. Bringing the outside in with lots more greenery – like most goods, you buy good faux plants and they last forever, great to mix real

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flowers with faux in my opinion! Our cushion bay at Calder Interiors is full and you can choose your own inner whether feather or dacron. CM: Is there a current product you are working with that you think Channel Mag readers should know about? WC: Outdoor IP rated tall floor lamp bases with metal mesh to bring light out to balconies and with the faux plants this can make a fabulous extended living space. New Zealand manufactured metal mesh has been very exciting for us to design large light installations with our Lighting engineer – any size is never a problem! CM: During this COVID-19 period, what have the challenges been for your business and how are you responding to them? WC: COVID-19 has shown us how important village life is. We have a very successful side of our business where we refurbish and on sell beautiful pieces to a new life. COVID has given us time at home to relook at our surroundings and see how we can update our beloved pieces to the current day. We also give a plan where the client may have lost their partner and cannot see their way forward and we help with a downsize plan for their furniture, homewares etc. When COVID came, we were overwhelmed by the loyalty of our clients. We are seeing a move to New Zealand manufactured products rather than importing. We have purchased our own framing machines for our lighting to enable us to enhance and create our own frames totally inhouse making production more efficient. CM: Who do you follow on social media or online for inspiration and why? WC: We are such great Instagram lovers and post regularly! You can follow us on Calder Interiors. We follow Seneca Textiles, James Dunlop Textiles, Ivan Bulling Furniture manufacturers in the South Island, Icon, Radford Textiles, Unique Fabrics, Warwick Fabrics and a number of Interior Designers and Architects and Artists like Andrea Ventling. CM: This Summer I am looking forward to… WC: I am looking forward to bright colours and embellishments – pushing the boundaries of design with printing on linens, embroidery on fabrics and making special light features. Over summer, we are off to discover the wonderful East Cape area of our beautiful country. Visit: www.calderinteriors.co.nz

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AT HOME: WEATHERMASTER

Weathermaster Auckland moved into our new studio in Lake Road, Northcote at the end of March 2021 What a three-year whirlwind it has been since I have taken over this distributorship, initially working from home on my own to now having a beautiful space to work in and enjoy with our customers. Our team is made up of three at the studio; Janene (owner/sales), Kelly (office manager), Bridget (sales consultant), plus two contract installers; Mark and Darrin. We have a lot of fun working together.I have been in the industry for 25 years; working for the manufacturer of the products we sell, in several roles from customer service, key account management and laterally national training manager, all of which has diversified my skill set. I love being able to find the solution for our customer’s interior and exterior window covering requirements. Automation of all our products is now the norm as our customers are wanting to operate their products by a voice command or from their device whereever they are. We have some amazing products to help with insulation. Whisper shades are so versatile, come in beautiful colours and offer a range of operating functions which include child safety features. Shutters are timeless, adding value to any home and will suit all styles of houses from 1950’s through to today’s modern homes. Outdoor awnings and drop screens are shading solutions to create the perfect outdoor space. The choices are endless with our huge Weathermaster product range, all designed to work and made to last.

Meet the team: • Bridget has recently joined the sales team and is enjoying all aspects of the role and is really becoming the awning specialist. She is always saying there’s so much to learn! But she is certainly picking things up quickly and the customers are enjoying working with her in their homes. • Kelly is the one who nobody sees but does all those office/IT jobs that keeps us in check, pays the bills and generally someone we cannot do without. • Mark is our expert on interior blinds installation. He has 20 years experience so knows all the tricks to how all our blinds work, and a lot of our customers have had him visit their homes many times. • Darrin looks after shutters and the outdoor products he has been a part of the team for 18 months and tirelessly finds a solution to some of the trickier installations. My moto is that customer satisfaction is paramount, so we work as a team to achieve this for our all our customers from the initial sales call through to the installation. Our showroom is open by appointment only, but we are very flexible in making a time for your visit. We look forward to working with you in the future on any of your projects. Call Janene on 021 274 7447 to book your consultation.

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TAKAPUNA BEACH – FOR THE HOME

A focus in this issue of Channel Mag is the home – particularly as we are now in to the Spring season. A time for home stuff. Takapuna Beach is home to no less than 11 stores that provide for the home. Bardsleys Lighting & Design in Auburn Street; Bed Bath n Table in Shore City; Citta in Como Street; Creative and Brave in Shore City; Duck Limited in Shore City; Farmers in Shore City; Kitchens By Design in Byron Avenue; Resene on the corner of Auburn and Huron Streets; Shut the Front Door in Lake Road; Wallace Cotton in Hurstmere Road; Yoyoso in Shore City.

Takapuna Beach has your Home covered this Spring Bardsleys Lighting & Design is a family-owned lighting store presenting premiere lighting imported from top designers around the globe, as well as products designed and made in New Zealand. Leading brands you’ll find at Bardsleys include Switch, Halcyon, Hinkley, Feiss, Sea Gull, Generation, Tech, Hubbardton Forge, Allegri Crystal, Kalco, and innovative New Zealand companies such as Switch & Joug. All around the world, clever designers craft lighting for more than just illumination. Decorator or designer lighting from Bardsleys can define your space, making your home uniquely you. Bardsleys also offer ceiling fans and table/floor lamps. The team at Bardsleys can show you what the world of lighting

design has to offer and help you find the perfect solution. Pop in to see Mark and the team in Auburn Street. (www.bardsleyslighting.co.nz). Bed Bath N’ Table on level two in Shore City is the complete home lifestyle destination store, where customers can find an inspirational environment and receive expert advice. Manager Kerry Canham and her five-strong team have seasonally inspired indoors and outdoors home and giftware. This includes an extensive range of linen, bedding, towels, ornaments and embellishments for the bedroom, bathroom, home and beach. More information on our This Month at Shore City pages in this issue. (www.bedbathntable.co.nz)

Carter by Hinkley available from Bardsleys Lighting & Design.

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Bed Bath N' Table store on level two at Shore City.

Citta Design 'Room with a View' collection.

Citta Design in Como Street is a branch of this wonderful New Zealand design company that creates beautiful furniture and homewares for every room in the home. The Citta design team, led by Imogen Tunnicliffe and David Moreland, starts with a blank sheet of paper. Through research, imagination, collaboration and inspiration, their furniture, lighting and textiles take shape. They create objects with purpose. Whether an object’s purpose is to be functional or beautiful, or a bit of both, this philosophy has remained at their core since day one. They say their ‘Antipodean roots’ give their products that relaxed, lived-in and modern, yet timeless feel that they are known for. They love texture and natural tones, mixed with prints inspired by the wanderlust adventures and insatiable curiosity of their inhouse creators. A change of season means a shift in mood. Twice a year, Citta releases a collection of objects of lasting affection. These pieces are designed to be mixed and matched across collections as well as work seamlessly with cherished pieces you already have at home. For enduring style staples you will use every day there is the Città Essentials range – from linens to soft furnishings, kitchenware, travel and accessories. Citta’s latest season offerings are on display at their Como Street store in Takapuna. (www.cittadesign.co.nz)

exciting territories. Belinda’s vision involves it being a business for social good. The products stocked each have a story and a person behind them and Belinda wants those stories to be told and shared with the customers. “We are a little chain of retail stores that care about our customers and we care about our artists and makers,” says Belinda. “We love connecting our customers to our creatives to create raving fans. By growing our community of raving fans for New Zealand creativity, we are helping to grow our artists and makers, allowing them to make a living from what they are passionate about.” Pop in and see the Creative & Brave store in Shore City for beautiful new creative works for the home or workspace. Belinda says these are little shrines to creativity and infusing your home or workspace with art can have a transformative effect on your life. (www.creativeandbrave.co.nz)

We love connecting our customers to our creatives to create raving fans. By growing our community of raving fans for New Zealand creativity, we are helping to grow our artists and makers, allowing them to make a living from what they are passionate about.

Creative & Brave in Shore City was formerly Texan Art Schools, started 29 years ago by two adventurous Mums. They had a passion for local creativity and saw the need for a space to represent these talented individuals and retail their products. That philosophy has stayed and has been embraced by Belinda Fergusson, another hard working and inspired business woman (mum and adventurer) who is taking Creative & Brave into new and

Duck Limited, also at Shore City, is a store with an eclectic mix of fashion, gifts and homewares. A true destination store with a point of difference. The popular store has been in Shore City for eight years and is the sister store of Flying Saucers. Duck has recently re-located to a larger new store on level two near Farmers so make sure you check it out. More information on our This Month at Shore City pages in this issue. (www.ducklimited.nz)

Creative & Brave store, level two in Shore City.

Duck Limited's store on level two, Shore City

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TAKAPUNA BEACH – FOR THE HOME

the showroom at any one time, and will be able to give you some first-hand, expert advice on your new project. They can also show you through their vast library of materials and surfaces, so you can view the full range of the colours and textures that are available to create your new kitchen or bathroom. (www.kitchensbydesign.co.nz)

Farmers home department, Shore City.

Farmers – the iconic Kiwi institution – and the country’s leading department store, has a wonderful store across two levels at Shore City with a full department dedicated to homewares. The first Farmers store opened in central Auckland nearly 100 years ago, and since then, Kiwis have been flocking through their doors to purchase everyday basics to design home, gift and fashion wear. Home makers will not be left wanting with an impressive array of cookware, crockery, cutlery, linens and decorative items to transform any house into a home. With extensive ranges of local and international labels, Farmers has something for every age, gender and home. Designer cosmetic and fragrance counters present leading brands along with accessories, intimate wear and active wear for men, women, boys and girls. (www.farmers.co.nz) Kitchens By Design’s North Shore kitchen showroom is a truly premium kitchen and bathroom design studio. This is located in the heart of Takapuna on Byron Avenue – between Lake Road and the Spencer on Byron Hotel. Visitors to this showroom will experience the latest in appliance technology from Gaggenau, Miele and Viking, plus get to interact with the finest drawer and cupboard hardware innovations from Blum and Häfele. At least one of Kitchens By Design’s four designers is present at

If paint is on your home list then we’ve got the best in the business, with Resene ColorShop located on the corner of Auburn and Huron Streets in Takapuna. It’s there where you can ask an expert! Need advice on what paint colours will match other colours, will evoke a mood, or look great in your particular project? Get free advice, just take your decorating or colour question to Resene’s colour experts. Where possible take photos of your project with your query as this will help their experts provide the best advice. 2021 marks Resene's 75th birthday. Resene was started in 1946 by an Eastbourne (Wellington) builder, Ted Nightingale, who needed an alkali resistant paint to cover his concrete buildings. There was nothing available at the time, so he developed his own – in a cement mixer in his garage! In response to demand from other builders, Ted commenced producing his paint on a commercial basis Resene has been family owned since it started in 1946. Ted Nightingale started Resene in his garage, later passing the reins onto his son Tony, who passed the reins on many years later to his son, Nick. They’ve taken Resene multinational, introducing new products, processes and colour systems – all available right here in Takapuna. (www.resene.co.nz)

Resene ColorShop Takapuna.

Kitchen By Design's Takapuna Beach showroom in Byron Avenue.

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Shut the Front Door's large store on Lake Road.

Bed covers from Wallace Cotton.

Homewares at Shut the Front Door.

Shut the Front Door on Lake Road is becoming a favourite gift and homewares store. One of six stores that are proud to be New Zealand owned and operated. Behind the front door is an eclectic, fun and ever changing range of the coolest products from all over the world. You are guaranteed to find a gift for everyone and definitely something for yourself and your home! Some of the key homeware brands include Middle of Nowhere, Sage & Clare, White Moose, Mustard, Ethique, Ashley & Co and Beauty Sleep. For the kids there is Pretty Brave, Play Pouch, Two Darlings and Halcyon Nights. If you are looking for gifts Shut the Front Door have a vast range of easy gift ideas with some top brands in store including Blunt Umbrellas, Kollab Bags, Frank Green or Huskee coffee cups, S'well Drink Bottles, and Socksmith. (www. shutthefrontdoor.co.nz) Wallace Cotton is another family-owned New Zealand business, founded in 2006 right here on the Shore. Bed linen and homeware is their focus, celebrating beautiful designs, great quality and living with a little luxury every day. Wallace Cotton has a store in Takapuna, on Hurstmere Road, near Hurstmere Green. In the early days Wallace Cotton began with the founders making a duvet cover as a gift for a friend. That first duvet cover was so well loved that it inspired them to start a bed linen business based on beautiful designs and quality cotton. 14 years on they are more excited than ever to bring more designs from New Zealand to life in customer’s homes around

Yoyosa store, beside New World in Shore City.

the world. The inspiration for their collectable range of bed linen, homeware and nightwear comes from their love of nature, the gentle pace of our seasons and the relaxed lifestyle of living in New Zealand. The Wallace Cotton team believe in beautiful designs, natural textiles, attention to detail, enduring quality and being kind to the planet. See the Wallace Cotton Takapuna team for Bed Linen, Homewares, Sleepware, Daywear and Gifts. (www.wallacecotton.com) Yoyosa is a wonderful general merchandise store on level one at Shore City, beside New World. One of their eight categories is home accessories. Yoyosa learns from nature, pursues high quality and pays attention to the protection of natural resources and environment, efficiently making the products closer to nature and our lives with its exquisite, fresh and well-designed characteristics. Their products are simple, natural, high-quality, and on-trend. Yoyosa offers a variety of general merchandise, including cosmetics, home accessories, fashion accessories, fashion bags, digital accessories, stationery and gifts, seasonal products and more. They have a gift idea for every occasion. (www.yoyoso.nz) So there it is folks, if you are shopping for the home this spring there is a very good chance you will find what you need right here on the Shore in Takapuna. Do it local to support our local businesses. For more info visit www.ilovetakapuna.co.nz or see our directory of outlets that follows with their contact details.

Takapuna Beach for the Home – Directory of Stores… Bardsleys Lighting & Design – 3-5 Auburn Street, Takapuna Beach. Phone 09-489-9099. Visit: www.bardsleyslighting.co.nz Bed Bath N’ Table – Level 2, Shore City Shopping Centre, Takapuna Beach. Phone 09-489-7930. Visit: www.bedbathntable.co.nz Citta Design – Shop 2, 6-10 Como Street, Takapuna Beach. Phone 09 972 9147. Visit: www.cittadesign.com Creative & Brave Takapuna – Shore City Shopping Centre, Takapuna Beach. Phone 090-489-8671. www.creativeandbrave.co.nz Duck Limited – Level 2, Shore City Shopping Centre, Takapuna Beach. Phone 09-489-8125. Visit: www.ducklimited.nz Farmers – Shore City Shopping Centre, Takapuna Beach. Phone 09-486 2004. www.farmers.co.nz

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Kitchens By Design – 3 Byron Avenue, Takapuna Beach. Phone 09 379 3084. Visit: www.kitchensbydesign.co.nz Resene ColorShop – Corner Auburn & Huron Streets, Takapuna Beach. Phone 09-489 1540. Visit: www.resene.co.nz Shut the Front Door – 464 Lake Road, Takapuna Beach. Phone 09 486 7771. Visit: www.shutthefrontdoor.co.nz Wallace Cotton – 34 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach. Phone 09 551 7767. Visit: www.wallacecotton.com Yoyosa – Level 1, Shore City Shopping Centre, Takapuna Beach. Visit: www.yoyoso.nz

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AT HOME: POOL COVERS: COVERS4POOLS

An automated pool cover for swimming all year round! Overseas holidays are out, but you can still invest in an automatic cover from Covers4Pools to turn your pool into your own resort pool – right through the year. A swimming pool spells summer fun for everyone – and after the year we’ve had you will want to use it to its maximum this summer. Installing an automatic pool cover makes things super easy: maintaining, keeping it warm, clean and affordable. Covers4Pools is a family business, run by Charles, Paulene and Shayne Olliver. They offer one of the most extensive range of automated pool covers in New Zealand, being the sole distributor for the internationally popular Coverstar Eclipse brand. “Coverstar Eclipse covers can take the weight of an average sized person, offering complete peace of mind that your family is always safe around your pool,” says company manager Charles Olliver. “Our new ‘Roll Out Roll Under Slatted Cover’ has quickly become a big seller for us. These covers feature a polycarbonate profile that actually heats the pool via the sun’s rays throughout the summer months and retains heat during the colder months, therefore extending your swimming season and substantially reducing your

heating costs. We are proud to assemble these covers here in New Zealand.” Charles explains that automated covers also play a big part in reducing cleaning and maintenance by keeping unwanted items out of the pool. “They really are a game-changer. Our advanced covers keep dirt and leaves out of the pool and also eliminate up to 90% of evaporation. This avoids wasting thousands of litres of water and reduces chemical use by up to 70%.” Covers4Pools has good stocks of both Coverstar Eclipse Covers and Roll Out Roll Under Slatted Covers so will have one to suit your pool. They will come to your property and do a free measure and quote and provide advice on the best solution for your requirements. Do it today! Contact Charles, Paulene or Shayne today. They will make it very easy and affordable. Phone 09-426-0625, email sales@autopoolcovers.co.nz or visit www.covers4pools.co.nz

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AT HOME: GARDENING WITH NEWHAVEN GARDENS

Top tips from Amanda Graham, Newhaven Gardens. North Shore Hedge Trimming, Garden Tidy Ups, Planting, Pruning and Garden Maintenance.

September is bee awareness month

Amanda Graham.

All around the world, bees are in decline due to pesticide misuse, as well as habitat degradation taking away the bees' food sources of nectar and pollen. There are three simple steps you can take that make a huge difference: • The number one thing you can do is to avoid spraying harmful pesticides that are having a dire effect on bee populations across the globe. Neem granules are a great alternative, effective against a range of sucking insects, including aphids, thrips, whitefly, mealybug, scale and mites. Add granules to the soil around the drip line and water in. Repeat every couple of weeks until resolved. If you really must spray, you can minimise harm by spraying at sunset, when the bees are less active. • Just as important is providing plants that feed bees bee-friendly plants and flowers. Seeds, such as bee balm, hollyhock, penstemon, salvia, sweet alyssum, wildflower mixes, or zinnia, are great. Or pick up seedlings from the garden centre. Great edible choices include rosemary, basil, mint, sage, thyme, fennel, parsley, coriander and nasturtium. Bottlebrush and camellia are both wonderful for attracting bees, as are natives such as New Zealand flax, cabbage tree, koromiko, renga renga, hoheria, and rewarewa. • An often overlooked need is water – you can also help by leaving a small saucer or bowl of fresh water for bees to drink from in the garden. It helps to leave a few pebbles in there for them to rest on while they sup.

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AT HOME: ARTS ON THE SHORE – ART BY THE SEA

New exhibition - Rosemary Eagles: Past to Present We are delighted to introduce a new exhibition at Art by the Sea gallery showcasing the oeuvre of Rosemary Eagles: Past to Present. The exhibition opens on Saturday 11th September at 4pm at Art by the Sea in Takapuna and will run for three weeks. Rosemary is an established Auckland artist skilled at capturing vibrant impressions of native trees, plants and flowers, and strata land formations in Aotearoa New Zealand. Her relationship with nature is a continuous theme in this exhibition with her use of texture and rich colour inspiring different moods across her paintings, from brooding, earthy terrains to serene skies and evocative honeyed interiors. Rosemary works in oil and acrylic on fine linen stretched on plywood or mounted on aluminum panels. Combining an eye for detail with an unrestrained style, Rosemary’s work is energetic in brush stroke and expressive in colour. Her use of terracotta and sienna paints remember her travels in Syria and Morocco in the mid-'90s, where varied and beautiful landscapes found her embracing “vastness of space and light patterns” in her work. However, most of Rosemary’s recent inspiration comes while holidaying and hiking with her family in Aotearoa New Zealand, particularly while exploring this country’s incredible Great Walks. Her lush greens and aquamarines speak to the fertility of New Zealand’s

landscape, captured in horizon lines, plant life and terra firma underfoot. Rosemary believes true beauty is found in the fern fronds, soaring mountains, rocks and waters that are the lifeblood of Aotearoa. Many of Rosemary’s recent works depict mānuka trees in Tāwharanui, “where rolling land meets the sea.” This regional park is a treasured camping ground for Rosemary and her family and mānuka trees are a special source of inspiration. In Rosemary’s words: “Standing open and exposed are the mānuka trees, creating a line against the horizon. They are strong, durable and resilient against the harsh elements that batter them. Native mānuka plants offer multiple benefits to both the environment and humanity… the original source for our precious mānuka honey and mānuka oil, as well as being perfect for ecological restoration.” Rosemary has been with Art by the Sea gallery for over 20 years and has consistently extended herself in each show. Her works have found homes both nationally and internationally, in countries such as Denmark, Hong Kong, Canada, Australia and the UK. She continues to develop her creative potential, experimenting with new techniques and form, including bringing metallic gold, silver and copper into her work in recent years. She is forever challenging herself as an artist, looking for new approaches to push the boundaries of paint, surface and colour still further.

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Art by the sea gallery, The Promenade,162 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, Auckland Ph: 09 445 6665 www.artbythesea.co.nz

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AT HOME: LC DESIGNER HOMES

Home Building “A Robust Process is King”

Briefing & Concept workshop

Concept & Documentation

Construction

Michelle (Architectural Designer) and Adam Leonard (third-generation carpenter) are the husband and wife team behind North Shore based LC Designer Homes. With 35 years of experience and knowledge between them, they discovered that they could achieve better results together, joining forces in 2009 to deliver the design and build of bespoke new homes. Together, they ensure a streamlined and robust process, creating beautifully unique homes. By understanding that success relies on three important factors: a clear vision, a solid plan and a robust process, help to ensure success in the design and build of your new home. A clear vision When we initially meet with clients, those who have a clear brief easily get a head start on their project. A brief is simply your vision of the spaces you wish to create, how these spaces interact with each other and the look and feel of those spaces. Is it space for your family to live long term, a home to take in amazing North Shore views, or having multi-purpose spaces that provide flexibility and value? Sharing with us the vision of how you wish to live during our initial meeting is important, as it helps us determine the size and layout of your new home. With endless online resources at your fingertips, it can become a daunting task to find exactly what you want when it comes to the look and feel of your new home. We recommend at least defining the desired ‘feel’ of your new home and consider which materials, e.g brick, cedar, weatherboard etc. you really like, or want to exclude. This will help us form ideas of the possible design and give us momentum proceeding with the concept phase.

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engineers, planners and surveyors, we can ensure the most effective practical solutions are prepared for your home. This is when Adam will help optimise the design to ensure that what you want is buildable and to regulation. Challenging the design and methodology of the build at this time ensures once at site unknowns have become knowns and risks are reduced Final planning brings together drawings, documents, specifications and specialist reports, translating them into materials, labor and subtrades. By breaking down the project into these elements, it allows us to plan ahead and deliver you the best possible outcome without any unwanted interruptions. A robust process Once you have a plan, you need to put it into action - this is where the process takes over to create your vision. From starting on site to when we hand over your keys, each step during the construction process requires a high level of management, including the council inspections! Resolving issues, keeping the site productive and efficient while planning for the days ahead, requires daily monitoring and management. Therefore, a thorough understanding and clear communication with those on site (including deliveries or subtrades required) ensures that our plan can be carried out effectively, while also creating an enjoyable and informed environment for us all to work together. With our team being with you for the entire process, you can expect a quality, streamlined and enjoyable home creation process. When these factors come together, your dream home can become a reality!

A solid plan As the old adage goes “if you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!” - and how relevant that quote is in what we do today. During our concept and documentation phase of your new home project is where you start that plan. This is because it is much more cost effective to change things on paper early in the process, instead of changing them when we get to site. The concept phase is an interactive process, which requires plenty of discussion, thought and feedback from both parties. Through interactive one on one workshops with Michelle (where we change the 3D design in front of you in real time), we can efficiently influence the design of your home. Through interaction with structural, geotechnical and drainage

To design and build your new bespoke home with LC Designer Homes please get in touch with us today.

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THEATRE ON THE SHORE: MATES DO MACBETH

Mates do Macbeth Shore identities team

By Christine Young

up for 'The Scottish Play'

You’d expect the managers of local arts/community centres to work together, collaborate on ideas, and share resources. Two of the Shore’s arts/venue managers have taken collaboration further over the last few months as they’ve worked together on a production of Macbeth, one as Macbeth and the other as the producer of the show. Christine Young met with them to find out how it happened – and about their work at Lake House Arts Centre in Takapuna and The Rose Centre in Belmont. It was evident before our interview began that Grae Burton, manager at Lake House Arts, and Geoff Allen, operations manager at The Rose Centre were good mates: the gentle and not-so-gentle ribbing and the easy laughter made it clear that this would be a relaxed interview. I hadn’t banked on the questions I’d prepared going as far off track as they appeared to be initially. But perhaps I should have known. Grae and Geoff are both experienced in the arts and theatre worlds, as actors, writers and directors – why would they relinquish a stage, however small, to a mere writer? They did, eventually, and a picture emerged of two passionate, committed and versatile arts professionals, who have juggled multiple roles for most of their careers. Let’s start with Geoff Allen. Geoff is well-known to North Shore locals for his work in theatre and with North Shore youth. He started his career at Elam, studying painting and photography. Fortuitously, there was a girl he “really liked” who he followed to Artspace in Ponsonby. There, he took art and later acting classes and was surrounded by a burgeoning theatre scene. Simon Prast was at the New Independent Theatre, an Auckland drama group formed in the early 1960s to encourage theatrical activities based on plays written by New Zealanders. Just a little further along K Road was the Mercury Theatre, and around the corner, newcomer Theatre Corporate. How could he not be seduced into theatre? To brutally summarise a career littered with writing and live theatre credits, with film acting thrown in to boot, Geoff went on to found Galatea Theatre (with Gina Timberlake) and Devonport Drama. He has written, directed, and produced a number of plays presented by Galatea, Devonport Drama and other theatre groups. Several of these have been at The Rose Centre, where, in early July this year, he stepped into (horrors!) an “office job”. What possessed him? We’ll get to that later… Similarly condensing an illustrious career in theatre and film, Grae Burton is an accomplished actor. His first love has always been theatre, and applied his management skills to theatre and his passion for art. He’s created his own shows, appeared in many well-regarded tv series and films and ran The Independent Theatre and Arts Centre in Nelson, with its 160-seat cinema, a theatre, wardrobe hire and its own theatre company, for three years. Four years ago, he returned to Auckland to take up the Lake House Arts role, and has juggled this with screen acting roles and commitment to his family. (He has an eight-year-old and four-year-old.) There’s been little time for acting as he’s worked with the Lake House board to streamline and develop programmes, processes and administration – as well as substantially building the numbers visiting the Lake House for classes,r exhibitions and events. Unsurprisingly, Geoff and Grae met in the theatre world – Grae auditioned for Speed Daters, a comedy written by Geoff Allen and presented by Galatea Theatre. Speed Daters premiered in 2011,

Grae Burton and Geoff Allen - working together in North Shore venues and on Macbeth.

before doing several seasons around Auckland, including at The Rose Centre) over the next two years. (Grae also met his wife through this production, but that’s another story.) Like Geoff, Grae has presented his own work – most notably a single-hander called Coffee with Eelco, about Eelco Boswijk, who established the first real coffee house in New Zealand in Nelson in 1961, was also the first patron of World of Wearable Arts, and a great supporter of the arts. “We’ve collaborated a lot through theatre,” says Geoff. “For our penance we’ve ended up as administrators in the arts!” Not that either of them regrets that for a minute. Geoff says he was nearly tempted into management about eight years ago. But now felt the “right time’ to take the helm at The Rose Centre, as a new board reinvigorates the centre. He’s spent the last three years building (structurally and conceptually) Pitt Street Theatre, a theatre space in the old Pitt Street Methodist Church hall just off K Road. “I felt this would be a continuation, but I would be paid,” he jokes. “I still have the energy to do it, and I’ve worked with youth and children so I feel connected to that. And it’s a challenge; I’ve never worked in an office before.”

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Grae Burton is an accomplished actor. His first love has always been theatre, and applied his management skills to theatre and his passion for art.

Grae Burton stars as Macbeth in Pitt Street Theatre's September Shakespeare production.

He and the others in the team, Tasha Wehrle(who looks after bookings) and Hannah Catterall(who’s responsible for community development and pulled together the recent highly successful Matariki programme) are looking forward to constructing a programme that balances events and programmes initiated by The Rose Centre, with activities initiated by the community spurred on by special rates for local groups to hire or use the centre. At present though, he sighs, there are “lots of compliances, and policies to develop”. And he’s taken on the role of producer for Macbeth at the Pitt Street Theatre September Shakespeare season. He’s in charge of budgets, sets, auditions, rehearsals – everything that brings the show to the stage, except the creative vision, which is the director’s domain. He could also have directed; he has directed plays for others and for himself. In fact, he started out as a director and subsequently got into writing and producing. Grae’s ability to audition for Macbeth is the result of the hard yards he’s put in on compliance and policies, he says. “I haven’t had time to think about stepping back on stage…. But I started to realise that Lake House Arts is running smoothly.” The centre has had a 30% increase in participation and attendance at events (despite or because of Covid – he’s unsure), and art sales, which dipped during the 13 weeks of lockdown over the past 18 months, have rebounded “hugely”. “We’re looking at around 80,000 people a year,” says Grae proudly. And with classes consistently full, he’s considering outreach classes in other venues and a new studio at Lake House Arts. We didn’t discuss the possibility of where such classes might be, but there’s clearly a strong connection, not just with Geoff, but with

other venues. Grae did a not-quite-impromptu performance of Coffee with Eelco at The Rose Centre between lockdowns last year, as a fundraiser for the centre, and has offered it to other centres. As a oneman show, it’s highly portable: “I can do it anywhere,” he says. “Grae has incredible heart and generosity in giving his talent that way,” adds Geoff. That was Grae’s last acting stint. Macbeth is the first time he’s been part of an ensemble cast in nine years. “Grae has to step up to do this,” notes Geoff. “It’s like Hamlet. You’ve got to have a decent Macbeth.” Grae modestly counters that he has the benefit of having played Macbeth a couple of times previously. “I have the basis of a good knowledge of the lines and an understanding of the story”. Director John Goudge, however, is not letting any of the cast, including Grae, reprise previous performances. The hardest thing for Grae has been “letting go of preconceived ideas as I’ve conceptualised and staged [Macbeth] more than once. It can be a challenge to realise someone else’s creative vision.” Since rehearsals started in June, he’s had to put in “hours and hours” of work. It’s not only Grae’s but also the audience’s preconceived ideas that may “turned on their heads” by the approach the director is taking – it’s “darkly comic”, says Geoff. “We’re not playing it for laughs,” Grae clarifies, “but it’s a twisted play and John is bringing out [that aspect].” Macbeth by William Shakespeare, 10th-25th September, Pitt Street Theatre, 78 Pitt Street, Auckland Director: John Goudge, producer: Geoff Allen; Macbeth: Grae Burton, Lady Macbeth: Catherine Falstie-Jensen

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MILFORD SHOPS NEWS

Your monthly update from Murray Hill, Manager of the Milford Business Association.

What's NEW in MILFORD? MILFORD

Murray Hill

Dejà Vu 2020!! Looks like we will still be in lockdown when this issue comes out, so I hope you are all safe and coping with this latest Covid19 Delta event. Milford is such a great community – that’s why we are the No.1 Town Centre on the Shore. Community means looking after each other and a feeling of belonging. And that’s what we have achieved over the last 10 years. I know you will be helping each other as much as possible and keeping in contact with friends, family and neighbours at this time. Keep up to date on our website – www.milfordshops.co.nz Currently, and as we go down the levels, we have a number of ways you can find out which businesses are operating. The best is our website - www. milfordshops.co.nz. The majority of our businesses are listed here and I have encouraged them to use the panel on their listing page, to let you know how they are operating at each level. Everyone should use the Milfordshops App A handy way to keep in touch, is to download our Milfordshops App to your mobile. It’s in both Google and Apple App stores as ‘milfordinformationsite’ (all one word) or you can scan this QR code and download it easily. Then as we go down the levels, you will find under the business directory section, both businesses in the main street and in the Milford Centre. Other ways you can find out what is happening in Milford in lockdown are as follows: • Follow us on Facebook & Instagram - as ‘milfordshops’ • Get our newsletter - sign up on the website under ‘Contact Us’ & enter ‘Newsletter’ All these social media platforms are professionally managed by our newly appointed agency, Naked Marketing, who have transformed them into wonderful information sites for our Milford businesses.

QR codes in Shops Whilst the Government has mandated that you must scan these in particular circumstances, I believe as a community that Milford can do one better. So I challenge you to scan every time you go anywhere – so that our Milford community is the best protected community, bar none. If we all do that, anytime there is an outbreak at a place of interest that you have been to, you will get a notification via mobile phone – only if you have been at the ‘place of interest’ in a specific time frame. Food Truck Thursdays - October 2021 to March 2022 Our first food truck event will be held on the evening of the Thursday October 14th at the Baptist Church car park, Dodson Avenue, starting at 4.30pm through to 8.30pm. We will continue the events on the second Thursday evening of each month, October through to March, including January. Expect a wonderful range of food trucks and a great atmosphere with live music. After going through another lockdown, we will also have a facility for those of you who have struggled through this period to talk to trained counsellors from the church. Just another way we see that we can look after members of our community and support them through times of mental struggle. Stay safe

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FEATURE INTERVIEW: MICHAEL BRAKE

Michael Brake. Photos by Vera Búcsú @artofrowingnz

The Shore’s new golden guy!

By Heather Barker Vermeer

Many people on the North Shore, and throughout New Zealand, were shouting at their televisions as the Kiwi Men’s Eight team surged ahead in their Olympic rowing final. In the boat was Michael Brake. The former Westlake Boys’ High student and North Shore Rowing Club member shared his experience with Heather Barker Vermeer on his return home… What went through your mind as you sat on the start line in the final race? Be relaxed and smile! Adrenaline runs high before a race as the mind wanders easily to how much the following five minutes will hurt. Being tense for a race never helps. How do you sum up your feelings when you crossed the line and had won OLYMPIC GOLD? Overwhelming pride (and pain). Pride not just for the boys in my boat but for everyone that played a part and supported the journey. We had so many people supporting us to chase the Olympic Gold dream. To pull it off during such challenging times was quite emotional. What went through your mind as you listened to the national anthem on the podium? Being on the podium and listening to the national anthem while surrounded by mates was the most amazing feeling. Again, pride is the primary feeling, but it can also be quite an emotional moment as it sinks in that we have finally achieved everything that we have been training for. For me it had been eight years of training just for that moment! What was the reception like from your fellow Kiwi athletes? I'm not going to lie, this was probably one of my favorite moments... possibly more so than being on the podium. Being around some of New Zealand's best athletes is awesome. Seeing the pride in their eyes as they performed a haka for us... I'll remember that for life.

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How did you and the team celebrate the win? Due to Covid protocols we couldn't really do much. We kind of just went back to our apartment with the whole crew and chilled out. Occasionally someone would laugh out loud and exclaim in disbelief, "Did that really just happen!?"

motivation to charge on for three more years, then I'll do it. Winning has really given me a stronger appreciation for representing New Zealand and North Harbour with pride.

What was life like in the Olympic village this time and how did it compare to Rio? Similar to Rio, we were in towers throughout a 20 building village. The food hall was incredible. It was effectively a two-storey mall with food from all over the world being served in a Covid-friendly way, buffet-style. The cardboard beds were also funny. There was no shortage of theories coming through about them. Credit to the Japanese, they did an incredible job making the village not only functional but sustainable and accommodating for Covid protocols.

Winning has really given me a stronger appreciation for representing NZ and the North Harbour with pride.

What did you most miss about home during your stay in Japan? The cooler climate, normal food, and not having to wear a mask. I'm not massive on seafood and the amount of times that I found myself eating a new type of fish while sweating and hanging a mask around my neck... I was ready to come home at the end, haha. How much rowing success would you say comes down to physical strength and how much is dependent on mental fortitude? The answer to this question will change depending on who you ask. What I do know is that you can't afford to leave any stone unturned at this level. If you want to be the best you need to put time and energy into optimising every possible variable. Strength, mental fortitude, nutrition, sleep, stretching, gear, heat acclimation, language, adversity management... the list goes on. Do you set goals and visualise achievements or do you just live in the moment? I'm definitely a goal setter. I set up a stepping stone path of small goals that get me to my big goals. Visualisation is good too but I'm pretty new to it. We started trying it this year in our efforts to leave no stone unturned and I'm not sure we got it quite right. Either that or it just wasn't that well suited to our group! Our time would probably have been better spent practicing the haka, haha.

What were your personal favourite moments of the whole Olympic experience? Coming away with a gold medal was epic, but it had to be the New Zealand team culture that I enjoyed most. Kiwis have a reputation for being amazing sportspeople and for punching well above their weight but this year the team really took it to a whole new level. The New Zealand team felt like the New Zealand family.

What's next for you (aside from your first public speaking gig at Westlake – with a gold medal to show off - when lockdown allows)? It's going to be a mix of gym training in preparation for what's next and public/corporate engagements. There are a lot of young people on the North Shore who could be inspired by seeing an Olympic gold medal and I'm always happy to be contacted to discuss a time that may work to visit schools.

Did you get to watch many other athletes compete? What was your favourite Olympic moment from elsewhere in the Games? I only got to see rowers in action. We had to ship out straight after our competition, so I was lucky to have a week of Olympics on the TV in MIQ. My favourite moment had to be watching Lisa Carrington become New Zealand 's most decorated Olympian. Wāhine Toa! How do you feel, reflecting on your performance? This is an interesting one. I always assumed that winning a gold medal would feel like the job was done but reflecting on the journey has somewhat motivated me. Considering how much sacrifice and support from others went into getting me where I am today... If I can find the

Michael offers corporate public speaking engagements. He has a once-in-a-lifetime story about what it's like to perform as a team during a crisis and deliver results that aren't expected. He says, “It's a story that will motivate people in a corporate environment and is relevant to every business in New Zealand.” Email: michael.brake@olympian.org Tel: 0210443139

This feature was produced in conjunction with the North Harbour Club and Charitable Trust. The North Harbour Club has supported Michael with AIMES Emerging Talent Award and AIMES Sport Award grants as he has worked towards reaching his goals on the world stage. They don’t come much bigger than Olympic gold!

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KRISTIN SCHOOL NEWS

New parent Governors for Kristin School From humble beginnings, with just a handful of small classrooms, Kristin had grown into a leading independent school, with a state of the art campus featuring modern innovative learning environments and some of the best sporting facilities in Auckland. Kristin is a school founded by families for families with values of Progress, Integrity and Love. Our Vision is to provide our students with an exceptional, allround education that prepares them to be responsible global citizens who think creatively, communicate effectively and learn enthusiastically throughout life. As a School we have been the leaders in New Zealand in adopting IB and Mandarin. We continue to explore and introduce innovative ways to educate our students so they are future ready. The foundation of this success has been the recruitment of outstanding educational leaders and Board members. We have recently gone through Mayurie Goodwin. a process of recruiting four new parent governors to serve on our school board. As an indicator of the engaged parent community we enjoy, we had close to 50 applicants put themselves forward for consideration. We are delighted to announce the appointment of four outstanding new Parent Governors, effective August 2021. The new board members are Matthew Bellingham, Mayurie Goodwin, Tammy McLeod & Dennis Secor. Matthew is the Founder and Managing Partner of Bellingham Wallace Chartered Accountants. Mayurie is the NZ Group Leader of global consultancy firm Arup Group, Tammy is a Trust Law expert and the Managing Director of Davenports Law and Dennis is a former CFO of NASDAQ and NYSE listed companies Fossil Group & Guess, Inc. Wendy Chen, the acting Chair of Board said “As a board we were delighted to have secured four outstanding new members, who will bring significant experience and expertise to our board, along with a genuine passion to serve and further Tammy McLeod. develop the school. We were humbled by the quality of the applicants and want to thank all who put themselves forward for consideration” Mark Wilson, the Executive Principal of the School said “As the Executive Principal of Kristin School I am constantly energised by the wonderful parent community that Kristin enjoys. To have close to 50 interested parents highlights the wonderful engagement we enjoy. As the leader of the school I look forward to working with the new board members as we strive to deliver the very best learning experience for our children. Matthew said “I am delighted and privileged to have been selected to join the Kristin Board and get the opportunity to work with such high calibre people. I am really looking forward to contributing to the future direction and ongoing success of the school and becoming further immersed in the Kristin community.” Mayurie said “Tena koutou katoa. Our family has been a part of the Kristin whanau for the past eight years and I am delighted to now have the opportunity to bring my professional skills to serve on our Board to

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contribute to the shaping of our future generation. I am also looking forward to working with Mark, our Executive Leadership Team and our Board, to develop the future direction for our school.” Tammy McLeod said “I am thrilled to be appointed as a Parent Governor on the Kristin Board. It is truly a privilege to serve and contribute back to the fabulous Kristin community. I am passionate about the ‘Kristin difference’ and look forward to working with the other Board Members as the school looks to the future.” Dennis Secor said “I am delighted and honoured to join the Kristin board. Kristin is an outstanding school with a strong reputation for educational excellence. I am excited to contribute my commercial and financial experience to work with management and my board colleagues to carefully steward the school’s resources, build on its amazing legacy, and develop its long-term vision for the future.” Visit: www.kristin.school.nz

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MOTORING WITH LEXUS OF NORTH SHORE

Five star luxury at Lexus of North Shore’s new showroom In July the Lexus of North Shore team opened their new showroom. The design of their wonderful new facility is based on the Japanese principle of Omotenashi. Their aim was that the look and feel of the dealership should be like that of a five-star hotel, luxurious, warm and welcoming. This is a home that truly complements the Lexus brand, one of the world’s finest range of premium motor vehicles. “Omotenashi is a key part of the experience and what differentiates us from other luxury dealerships,” explains Lexus of North Shore CEO Mark Jago. “Omotenashi at Lexus of North Shore is to wholeheartedly look after our guests, and to take pride in anticipating and fulfilling our guests needs in advance. This has been applied to every aspect of our Lexus business.” At Lexus of North Shore Omotenashi principles have been applied to the luxurious leather customer lounge areas with wi-fi, wireless charging, music and reading; to matching bathrooms with rolled cotton hand towels, quality soaps, candles and diffusers; to hospitality with refreshments such as Nespresso Coffee, T2 teas, Antipodes Water and daily treats from Toasted Café next door. “Our customers are a focus like never before,” adds Mark Jago. “As you would expect from a five-star hotel, customers are greeted by our friendly concierge who will also assist by parking their car. Those who

The upstairs customer lounge.

wish to wait in our customer lounge will be escorted upstairs and offered a refreshment and freshly baked muffin. A customer taking delivery of a newly purchased new or used vehicle is a special occasion at Lexus of North Shore. A place card welcomes them to the dealership and their vehicle is covered ready to be revealed. We recognise this is the start of a special relationship.” The Lexus of North Shore team includes Lexus Vehicle Consultants Helen Wang, Tristan Liu and Julie Grgicevich. They are supported by Kelsey Keegan (Reception/Customer Care), Joyce Vaz – (Customer liaison) and Service Advisors Steve Shannon and Patrick Duddy. They are ready and waiting to show off their fantastic new facility! The Lexus range of new vehicles available from Lexus of North Shore includes 11 different options, luxury SUV's, comfortable sedan's and sporty coupes. They also have a good stock of pre-owned Lexus vehicles. Talk to the team about any of these vehicles today and their ‘Lexus Electrified’ range. Hybrid vehicles and fully electric vehicles that are on their way – including the all-electric UX 300e. Lexus of North Shore – 4 Link Drive, Wairau Valley, North Shore. Phone 09-442-3670 Visit: www.lexusofnorthshore.co.nz

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The customer is a focus on every level.

A great showroom for premium motor vehicles.

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Lexus of North Shore's new reception.

Meet the Team

Helen Wang, Vehicle Consultant.

Joyce Vaz, Customer Liason.

Julie Grgicevich, Vehicle Consultant.

Kelsey Keegan, Reception and Customer Care.

Steve Shannon, Customer Liason.

Tristan Liu, Vehicle Consultant.

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LOCAL LIFE NZ

Local Life Mark Rainey

In Channel Magazine we love highlighting people in our community who make a difference. Two local Devonport Peninsula people, Kate and Lauren, have created ‘Local Life NZ’ a social media entity doing similar online. We love what they do, so we’re now collaborating with them to include content in Channel Mag. This month they profile Mark Rainey, Di Humphreys, and Andy Thompson, as well as Buona Sera.

“You learn te reo Māori for a long time and then you finally speak it. It’s like a bird learning to fly - you take off, it’s a bit rough initially, but then you start to soar. There’s no better feeling. My favourite expression is kia pai te haere or more colloquially in English, ‘go well’. It covers a lot of things. That’s the thing with te reo, you can never really get an exact translation. It’s all about the feeling. I’m from a big Māori family in Taemaro Bay. We grew up listening to te reo Māori from the older generation and wider whānau, but I was never really fluent. I did a full immersion course at the Awataha Marae 15 years ago and it really opened my eyes. Now I really want to pass what I’ve learnt on to others - that’s how our language works. It’s all about the sharing. It’s not until you learn the language that you really see the Māori world. A lot of people have had their eyes closed for a long time.” – Mark Rainey, te reo teacher. Mark runs classes at Wakatere Sailing Club and the Devonport Community Centre. Last term 200 people attended Mark’s classes.

Di Humphreys

"I went in to have an eye test and came out with a job. I said to Pete (Stoute, the optometrist) that he really needed a shop front on the main street, and we’ve been here nearly four years now. I’m not a professional window dresser -- I just love doing it. I saw the mop heads and thought I could do something with them, and then the brooms came along. I love ferreting around for stuff -- I’m a real op shop fan. My house is a real treasure trove, but I’m actually quite a minimalist at heart. I do eight different window designs each year, including the four seasons. I think I bought up all of K-Mart’s plastic ducks for our current winter window -- you always need more than you’d think! The window’s a real talking point, and it certainly draws people in. I always add three small toys to represent the nationalities of all the staff who work here a Kiwi, a Springbok and a British Bulldog. I love it when I can hear children laughing about some of the quirkier things they can see in the window. That’s the real satisfaction I get from creating something visual -- it’s got to bring joy.” – Di Humphreys, assistant at Devonport Optometrists

Andy Thompson

“If we can survive this, we can survive anything. The impact of COVID on the travel industry has been massive, but green shoots were just starting to emerge before this current lockdown. The onset of Covid last year was just the start of our journey. While everyone else was enjoying walks on the beach, all of my team were fighting fires every single day. I had to get my father on a plane to the UK last year just as the borders were closing around us. He’d lost both his parents - my grandparents - to COVID. That was tough. One of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do was to make half my team redundant over a Skype call. All I wanted was to be with them. They were vulnerable and emotional but they understood. Not one of them argued or fought the situation. Honestly, I couldn’t wish for a better group of people. Now it’s just me on my own at the Devonport store -- down from 11 staff and two stores before COVID. My customers still come in to say hello even if they’re not making a booking. That’s what a community’s all about. I first came to New Zealand on a two-week holiday when I was 16, and never went back. That was 20 years ago. This is home now, and I’m in it for the long haul.” Andy Thompson, owner/operator, House of Travel, Devonport.

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Foodie Finds

Foodie Finds is a monthly column by Kate Dobbin and Lauren Lulu Taylor which profiles local food producers and their products in the Devonport area. If you have suggestions of products or producers for us to consider, please email Kate on kdobbin7@gmail.com or Lulu at Lulu@secretkiwikitchen.com

Missing the Med

The recent cold snap has us all hankering for warmer climes, and with that comes memories of the Med with its light-dappled lunch terraces, food bursting with sun-drenched flavour and endless carafes of local wine. With overseas travel plans on hold at the moment, you can get your Med fix right here on Devonport’s Victoria Road with a cluster of local restaurants offering a range of Italian, Greek and Middle Eastern fare. Buona Sera, Devonport’s longest-running, locally-owned restaurant, transports you to a beachside cove on the Mediterranean coastline with its warm welcome and friendly vibe. In true Italian style, Buona Sera is a popular neighbourhood haunt for family celebrations with several generations of locals marking special occasions there over the years. Owners husband and wife Plamen and Mino view their regulars as family -- waiter Robbie first remembers coming to Buona Sera with his parents when he was ten years old. Dishes can be pared-back for kids, ingredients are fresh and seasonal, and you can bring your own wine (for a small corkage fee). The fish-lovers’ favourite Spaghetti allo Scoglio comes bursting with prawns, shrimp, scallops, calamari and mussels on a bed of spaghetti and as a hearty dish is perfect for sharing. And if fish is your thing, the Neopolitan Linguine alla Pescatora is hard to beat. These are dishes that Italian nonne used to make -- using homemade egg pasta for lasagne, fettuccine, cannelloni, ravioli and gnocchi, served with bolognese sauce, meatballs and ragu. Their crispy-based pizzas are popular for take-out as well as eat-in, and their four-flavour pizza bread makes a great starter (garlic, basil and capsicum pesto and parmesan) and great value too from just $8. No trip to Italy is complete without gelato, and Buona Sera offers a range of flavours from tangy citron to creamy chocolate, along with firm favourites tiramisu and panna cotta. Buon appetito! PLEASE NOTE: at the time of going to press, Auckland was in Level 4 lockdown and all bars and restaurants are closed. Please check opening hours before visiting. Buona Sera, 99 Victoria Road, Devonport, tel 09 445 8133 Open Tuesday – Sunday from 5.30pm till late. Also available on Uber Eats. Other restaurants offering Mediterranean food in Devonport include: Nicolino’s, 103 Victoria Road, Devonport, tel 09 445 4444, open every day from 4-10pm Akdeniz, 5/15 Victoria Road, Devonport, tel 09 600 2125, open every day apart from Wednesday Portofino, 28 Victoria Road, Devonport, tel 09 445 3777, open every day

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DEVONPORT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: DEVONPORT NEWS UPDATE

By Shaulyn van Baaren Devonport Business Improvement District Manager

A Last Request from Shaulyn

Devonport Community News for this month with Maria Teape, Devonport Community Coordinator, Devonport Peninsula Trust Shaulyn van Baaren.

Alert Level 4 lockdown has come as a devastating blow to our local businesses, many of whom are still feeling the massive impact of last year’s lockdowns. My fingers are crossed that by the time you read this we have moved up alert levels, because this lockdown cuts so much deeper than businesses just being closed for operation. Retailers are completely unable to trade. Even those with e-commerce sites are unable to ship to customers, nor can they guarantee their willing supporters when that might change. On the 17th August, hospitality businesses and others, like Devonport Flowers had thousands of dollars in perishables onsite, and just six hours to make arrangements for them. Many opted to give perishables away for FREE. A generous gift to ease fears and put smiles on faces of locals, but still salt in the wounds for our business owners. Despite that, our owners and staff know that they are part of the team of five million and have again locked arms to be part of the solution to keep us all safe, healthy and happy.

This is my final article as BID Manager with the Devonport Business Association. It has been a crazy, exciting, whirlwind 18 months in the role; one that I’m honoured to have been tasked with. While I may be moving on to my next challenge, I am still a Devonport resident. This is my community and I will continue to champion its incredible beauty, amazing opportunities and unique businesses. When we are again safe to shop, then gather in groups and eventually get back to what is New Zealand’s “new normal”, our businesses will once again need their community to Support Local and Shop Local. I will be ready to take up the call. Will you? My hope is that you will, because shop local and support local are not just buzz words, they are crucial to the future and survival of our town centre as we know it. Kia kaha all - I will see you in the streets of Devonport. — Shaulyn van Baaren Visit: www.devonport.co.nz

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Devonport lockdown in September Maria Teape.

At time of writing, we are at the start of Level 4 lockdown, without a clear picture of how long it will last. We hope that during September, lockdown restrictions will be eased, but for now our regular programmes like Hōtoke/Winter Fun Preschool Play and Intergenerational Meet-ups are on hold until further notice. We will continue to plan for events happening a bit later in the year and have our fingers and toes crossed that they will be able to go ahead. Watch this space for information on the Bayswater Halloween Trail, planned for Friday 29th October this year, and annual favourite the Devonport Christmas Festival planned for Sunday 5th December. Raumati/Summer Fun Preschool Play mornings will of course also be starting from 2nd November, all going well! There are a number of volunteers on the Devonport Peninsula community who are willing to help with grocery shopping or pharmacy pick-ups for those in the community who are unable to get out or feel uncomfortable doing so. If you would like this kind of support, please contact one of the following people who will link you with a volunteer: • Jacki Fortune, Devonport Self Isolation Support Group: 021 515 532 or jackifortune@yahoo.com • William Neale, Connect Church Devonport: 021 105 3842 • Nicola Teague Grundy, Devonport Methodist Church: 021 274 1957 or minister@devonportmethodist.org.nz • The Kai 4 Communities team behind Kaitahi Dinners, are looking at how they can serve the community safely. Please reach out at hello@kai4communities.org if you know of groups they can support in the Auckland region. Age Concern Auckland are reinstating their Emergency Response Service, coordinating essential support to those older adults who need it. Anyone needing support can call Age Concern Auckland on 820 0184 or email ageconcern@ageconak.org.nz The support they can provide: • Shopping for and delivering essential groceries, including pet food • Delivery of face masks • Collection and delivery of essential prescriptions • Welfare calls for those who need a friendly chat. Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan. Emission reductions and preparing for change. Join North Shore Councillor and Chair of the Environment & Climate Committee, Richard Hills, on Wednesday 8 September, 7pm at Waitematā Golf Club to learn about Auckland Council's plan to reduce emissions and prepare our communities for change. Follow the event on Facebook for updates on event venue or email Lance Cablk: lance@rth.org.nz or https://www.facebook.com/events/6266019873438715 Noho ora mai, Maria

HARBOUR HOSPICE NEWS

Community effort reaps rewards

“Thanks to you and your team for hosting our wedding in January. We had a great time, and the Takapuna Boat Club was an amazing venue.”

The phrase ‘support local’ is more relevant than ever with the reality of the pandemic upon us once again. For Harbour Hospice, supporting local extends beyond the generosity of those who have donated to its North Shore redevelopment project, with local business and other charities working together and sharing spaces for the benefit of the community. Harbour Hospice Chief Executive, Jan Nichols, says it’s humbling to see everyone in the community rally around this vital Hospice project by offering spaces to enable its specialist teams to continue their work while construction at 7 Shea Terrace, Takapuna is under way. “Our incredible neighbours at the B:hive, Shore Junction, Vodafone and St John have very generously allowed us to use spaces within their own offices for meetings, day programmes and support programmes,” Nichols says. "And we have also been able to lease space at local lawyers Schnauer and Co for our local community, volunteer and fundraising teams.” What’s particularly poignant about this is the integral role of Harbour Hospice across the community and the extent to which its new spaces and facilities will be utilised beyond patient care. When finished, the new $20 million redevelopment will have multi-use spaces, including a training room which may be hired out, as well as being used for both health professional and community training. “This beautiful and serene space will have significant benefits for patients and their families, our inpatient and community doctors, nurses and support teams and the wider North Shore community,” Nichols says. Before the temporary closure of the Takapuna facility, the North Harbour Rotary Club held its monthly Director’s meetings in its rooms, and over the past three decades it has hosted the Rotary Presidents’ meeting, which includes the presidents from all 12 North Shore clubs. Harbour Hospice also hosted meetings for the BNI Association. This collaborative and supportive environment extends beyond the hospice at 7 Shea Terrace, with Harbour Hospice sites in Hibiscus Coast and Warkworth/Wellsford also opening their doors to community groups and charities in need of rooms and space to undertake their work. These include The Cancer Support Group, The Stroke Club, the Grief Centre and many more. “We’re really lucky to be able to offer this to other community groups and charities, and our new purpose-built facility in Takapuna will give us more opportunities to support both our patients, their families and the wider community,” Nichols says.

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MASSEY UNIVERSITY NEWS

Teaching young people hope What gives you hope? That is the question He Kaupapa Tūmanako/Project Hope, a course developed by Massey sociologists, has been asking secondary school students. He Kaupapa Tūmanako/ Project Hope asks, “What does hope look like in a Covid world?” to harness the voices and aspirations of young people in ways that develop their leadership skills and a hopeful vision of their future. Dr Alice Beban is one of the course teachers, and says it is a particularly important project, “as young New Zealanders are feeling increasingly hopeless about the prospects of growing up in a world transformed by climate change, Covid, and inequality.” The course was launched in 2020 and has been developed and taught by Dr Beban, Dr Warwick Tie, Nicolette Trueman and Dr Matt Wynyard from the Sociology programme in the School of People, Environment and Planning. Around 100 secondary school students from schools in Auckland, Manawatū and Iceland participated in the first two courses. The third iteration of the course (which is online) is launching in August 2021 and will involve students from Long Bay College in Auckland, Palmerston North Girls’ High School and Suzhou High School in China.

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The course was launched in 2020 and has been developed and taught by Dr Beban, Dr Warwick Tie, Nicolette Trueman and Dr Matt Wynyard from the Sociology programme in the School of People, Environment and Planning. About He Kaupapa Tūmanako/Project Hope Staff across the College of Humanities and Social Sciences contributed to the course, including Associate Professor Krushil Watene, Ngāti Manu, Te Hikutu, Ngāti Whātua o Orākei, Tonga (Māori philosopher), Dr Carolyn Morris (social anthropologist), Dr April Bennett , Tūwharetoa, Waikato, Tūhoe, Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, (Māori planner), Associate Professor Elspeth Tilley

(playwright), Thomas Nash (peace campaigner), and Dr Shine Choi (politics scholar). “We also worked with Dr Bennett to design a course with a mātauranga Māori approach to hope, centred on the connections between individuals, their communities and their wider environment,” Dr Beban says. The course has three modules: thought/ whakaaro, relationships/ whiti, action/ātetenga. “These engage students in individual and group exercises, enabling them to build connections with individuals, communities and the environment. In each module. Students watch the guest presentations then practise hope themselves through reflective individual exercises that lead to collaborative group work,” Dr Beban says. Positive student feedback One hundred percent of students’ survey responses showed that students had a positive experience in the course. Participants’ said: “I learnt more about myself and my past and it got me to reflect on what is important in today’s world”; “I feel more involved in my thinking and the things around me”; “The course is very inspirational and motivational”. Another said: “The pandemic and especially lockdown in New Zealand made everyone feel quite scared and alone. I'm really glad this project exists. I truly think that this is a great course for young people who are in the process of maturing and developing strong character”. Latest developments The Massey Foundation has provided funding to continue expanding the course to new audiences. “The first course was face-to-face but the third one is completely online. It’s an opportunity to innovate in digital teaching and reach out to new audiences,” Dr Beban says. “In this latest iteration we will be involving student mentors for the first time. These are high school students who have done the course before and are now receiving training to develop skills in group facilitation and leadership. We are also putting together a professional development version of He Kaupapa Tūmanako that will be available to teachers.” www.massey.ac.nz/cohss

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EDUCATION: KRISTIN SCHOOL

Game Over! At the end of Term 3 our NCEA Level 2 physicists took physics out of the classroom and onto the racetrack. Talking about speed, velocity and acceleration is one thing but putting it into practice is more fun, especially when the teacher earns a podium position, even if it was third. To help the students prepare for their upcoming internal on cornering and safety features of vehicles, they headed to Game Over. Here they received an expert talk from the owner and international rally car driver on everything about going fast… safely. Walking the track, the students could apply their knowledge of centripetal force to identify the best line to take through the corners allowing them maximum velocity and minimal skidding. After a safety briefing on the importance of helmets, sprung barriers and rubber bumpers, applying their knowledge of how momentum and impulse can save us in an accident, it was time to take to the track and experience the difference centripetal forces on the corners for themselves. Then, having put the pedal to the metal,

there was time for some final questions before putting pen to paper for their report.

Wanaka crew on the mountain.

Kristin’s Wanaka Alpine Experience The first two weeks of the July school holidays saw 18 students and two staff journey to Wanaka for the Alpine Experience, where they enjoyed ten days on the snow at Cardrona alpine resort. Here, they participated in lessons improving their skiing and snowboarding skill sets. Some students did ski race training, others did freestyle training in the terrain park and others did general ski or snowboard lessons around the mountain. With a two-day break in the

middle, several students and staff enjoyed the offerings of the worldfamous Kawarau Bungee Jump and everybody was able to take in the beauty of the Queenstown and Southern Lakes environment. While the early starts and long days were challenging for some, it was great to see all students make great improvement over the two weeks of the trip. It was an awesome trip with some great snow and the weather played its part perfectly.

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An Interview with Kristin Alumnus and Olympian, Cam McTaggart As part of their PYP Exhibition research a group of Year 6 students was lucky enough to be able to interview Kristin Alumnus Olympian Cam McTaggart (2015) from MIQ in Christchurch as he waited out his time after returning from Tokyo. The students were looking at mindfulness, professional athletes and sport and the issues within these topics. The students posed Cam a number of questions, ranging from which mindfulness techniques he uses, to why he decided to become a weightlifter, and which sports he participated in as a child. Thank you Cam for being so willing to support our Kristin students – we’re looking forward to inviting you to our PYP Exhibition to see our students’ finished product!

Cam McTaggart speaks with Year 6 students.

Dawn blessing for Tūrama – Kristin’s new multisport facility The dawn blessing (He Hakawātea) for Tūrama was held on Monday 16th August with a large gathering of our school community for the 6am start. Participants were led through He Hakawātea by kaumātua, Kereama Nathan, and a supporting team from Te Herenga Waka o Orewa marae. Before first light and with a mist embracing Tūrama, Kereama led them in karakia and a hymn was sung before a spine tingling karanga (call) initiated on behalf of Tūrama by Sarah Underdown, with a responding call from mana whenua. Those in attendance were invited to look to the stars to identify Matariki and as they did that, a shooting star crossed the middle of where they were looking.

Attendees gathered at the door of Tūrama and repeated the name Tūrama three times before Year 3 student, Grace, representing purity and having been blessed, led them around the building so they could all impart their positive energy, prayer and well wishes upon Tūrama. This was done while participants touched the inside of the building and the sun's rays blessed the outside of the building. After karakia and lifting the tapu (restrictions) on Grace, all enjoyed a hongi for those who could safely share breath, or a handshake, followed by kai, conversation and hot drinks. An overall amazing experience.

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EDUCATION: RANGITOTO COLLEGE

Exploring historical sites during Waikato Field Trip.

Exhilarating swoop at Velocity Valley in Rotorua.

Exploring and understanding colonisation and the impact on the Treaty of Waitangi during Bay of Islands Field Trip.

Analysing data collected during Piha Stream Field Trip.

Social Science students explore New Zealand At Rangitoto cultural heritage. College, we embrace Year 11 learning in the field geographers to support our participated in classroom learning. an engaging trip Social sciences to Waitekahu, offer our students Piha Stream. This opportunities gave students to explore New the opportunity Zealand and further to collect data in their study of Te Ao the field for their Māori, the history of 1.5 assessment. Conducting geographical research colonialism, tourism, They measured during Piha Stream Field Trip to and the natural the width of understand importance of river History students examining the whenua during Bay of Islands sustainability. Field Trip. world. three data sites Year 13 historians to see if the enjoyed an excursion focused on the Waikato Wars. Staying width of Piha Stream changed at different locations. They relished at a marae, they visited historical sites including the battle of immersing themselves in our whenua during this highly educational Rangiaowhia, the raid of Ōrākau, fighting pā and burial sites. experience. Students reflected on what life was like during these momentous Year 13 geographers explored the cultural process of tourism wars in New Zealand, their causes and lasting consequences. Year development in Rotorua during an immersive three-day trip. One 12 historians looked at sites of significance in the Bay of Islands of the highlights was visiting Te Puia where they learnt about Māori including the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Kororāreka, Russell. They arts and crafts including carving and weaving. They appreciated gained a deeper understanding of events that shape Aotearoa’s enhancing their knowledge of Māori tikanga.

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EDUCATION: WESTLAKE BOYS

Loves Labours Lost.

The Winter's Tale.

Much Ado about Nothing.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Socially distanced Shakespeare ‘global’ hit with audiences In 2021, and after the hiatus for the drama production in 2020, a new idea was executed to allow for the 'show to go on' during these Covid-19 times. In essence, the production allowed for six separate scenes in six different performance venues, with socially distanced audiences of no more than 30 people at each. Six plays were chosen, all by Shakespeare: these were The Winter's Tale, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Tempest, Romeo and The Tempest. Juliet, Much Ado About Nothing and Love’s Labour’s Lost. The audiences were not only entertained by the cast of 65 but also by the Year 5 and 6 students from Sunnybrae Normal School, who guided the audiences from one venue to the next with help from Year 13 students from Westlake Girls. Audiences thoroughly enjoyed themselves, with numerous emails of congratulations. "All the kids were amazing and so enthusiastic – they were so funny! And talented. Brilliant takes on Shakespeare

that were so entertaining." As well as: "What a great concept. I loved how different each of the performance spaces was." The experience of Covid is not hugely dissimilar to that of Shakespeare, who spent 78 months of his working life in various lockdowns due to the bubonic plague. In fact, in 1606, Shakespeare spent 10 months in lockdown, during which he wrote three of his greatest plays: King Lear, Macbeth, and Antony and Cleopatra. The great benefit of this way of Romeo and Juliet. producing the school show was that if Covid-19 alert levels had changed (to a 2 or 3) then the production could still have gone ahead. Furthermore, audiences got to see parts of the school that they might not ordinarily see and enjoy six radically different spaces in both design and in the way that the audience seating was configured. The school production does not happen without an army of student technicians and staff in numerous capacities, to whom we give enormous thanks for all their hard work and creativity.

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Westlakers compete at the Tokyo Olympics The 2020 Olympic Games, held in 2021, will be remembered like no other Games before it, and for New Zealand it is now one of our most successful Games to date. Westlake Boys is proud to have had several Westlakers compete at the Tokyo Olympics, and we watched with keen interest as they progressed through their heats. We acknowledge the inspiring achievements of the following elite athletes who competed at the highest level on what is arguably the biggest sporting stage, in gruelling heat and under challenging circumstances: Michael Brake (2012) - gold in the Rowing men's eight, Misha Koudinov (2009) – competed in the men’s Artistic Gymnastics, Callum McCowatt (2017) - competed in the men's Football with Ben Old (2020) as reserve, and Steve Edwards (2002) and Nick Wilson (2008) - competed in the men's Hockey. Congratulations to everyone for representing their country with pride and honour, and a special shout out to Michael Brake for bringing home gold – we couldn’t be prouder!

Stage Band.

Symphony Orchestra.

NZ Men’s Eight winning gold!

Award winners.

Big Band.

Camerata.

KBB Festival Concludes with Noteworthy Success Westlake performed admirably at this year’s KBB Music Festival, bringing home four gold awards, two Best Performance awards and three silver awards. Each year the KBB Festival takes place over a week and showcases the remarkable talents of secondary school musicians from across the greater Auckland region and beyond. This year Westlake won the following awards: • Westlake Concert Band (conductor Warwick Robinson): Gold Award and Best Performance of a pre-1950s Work • Westlake Boys Symphonic Band (conductor Warwick Robinson): Gold Award • Westlake Boys Camerata (conductor Warwick Robinson): Gold Award • Westlake Symphony Orchestra (conductor David Squire): Gold Award and Best Performance of a Romantic Era Work

Chamber Orchestra.

Concert Band.

• Westlake Big Band (conductor Hayley Barker): Silver Award • Westlake Boys Stage band (conductor Hayley Barker): Silver Award • Westlake Chamber Orchestra (conductor Miranda Adams): Silver Award We acknowledge the personal dedication and enormous amount of time devoted by students and teachers in preparation for the festival, and congratulate Head of Music, Mr Warwick Robinson, for his exceptional achievement in conducting three groups to Gold awards this year. The festival concluded with a gala concert comprised of invitationonly ensembles and we were honoured to have the Westlake Concert Band, Westlake Boys Camerata and the Westlake Symphony Orchestra included in the finale, alongside wonderfully talented musicians from other schools.

Symphonic Band.

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EDUCATION: WESTLAKE GIRLS

Kaumatua Jerry Norman, Principal Jane Stanley and Matua Eddie Hudson at the Blessing.

Prefects look around the almost-completed centre.

Kaumatua Jerry Norman.

Head Prefect Grace Chen speaks at the Blessing.

Prefects and staff at the Blessing.

Westlake Girls Event Centre Just before Lockdown hit, Westlake Girls High School was gearing up for the Grand Opening of its new 1,000- seat Event Centre on 20th August. Governor-General The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy and her husband Sir David Gasgoine were to officially open the Centre, accompanied by key players in the construction of the building. The hour-long ceremony was due to include performances by the school’s kapa haka group, Cantare choir and Westlake Symphony Orchestra. Sadly, while this was obviously unable to proceed, we will hold some sort of celebration once school returns. The building was blessed on Friday 6th August. A small group gathered at 6.30am for the ceremony, including Senior Leadership Team members, Board of Trustees, and people involved in the building’s construction and design. Our Mätua Eddie Hudson, and Kaumatua Jerry Norman officiated the ceremony.

It's been an exciting couple of weeks migrating various school activities into the Event Centre. House Captains (minus one who was absent) and our Head and Deputy Head Prefects had the privilege of being the first students to take a tour of the building just before its completion. Our first event open to parents was a Study Skills Evening on Monday 9 August – the same week assemblies were moved from the gym to the Centre. During those assemblies, state-of-the-art equipment was given a test-run through videos, music and speeches. As you can see from the photos, it was a huge success. We are very excited about the possibilities this Centre opens up for Westlake Girls. It’s very quickly become the heart of our school, and a place where our students’ talents can be exhibited, appreciated and celebrated. It’s a place for creativity and the challenge to our students now is to dream big about how they can use it.

First assembly in the Event Centre.

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Bringing the world to Westlake On Saturday 7th August, the annual Lake MUN (Model United Nations) took place at Westlake Boys High School. This event was entirely volunteer run by our Westlake HSAs (including Westlake Girls students Grace Chen and myself) and additional tertiary students. Sixty students from both Westlake Girls High School and Westlake Boys High School attended the event. In the morning there was a lively workshop about the UN's sustainable development goals, where students discussed the importance of each goal. We then moved into separate committees which were created based on different topics, such as foreign

intervention in humanitarian crises, climate change, and corruption. Each student was assigned a country and represented that country in their committees to attempt to solve global issues according to their country’s views and beliefs. This conference was extremely beneficial for students to develop their research skills, as well as becoming more confident in their public speaking. We received lots of positive feedback after the event, including one attendee who said; “It was truly a great day and I learnt a lot about both our world and how the UN works.” By Jenny Howe

Peace Week activities bring students together Peace Week is an annual event that coincides with the commemoration of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War Two. Friday 6th August 2021 marked the 76th Anniversary, and in memory of the victims of war and to advocate for peace, Westlake Girls commemorated with a variety of events organised by the Peace Week Committee. On Monday, the annual Peace Week paper crane folding event was held with over 130 people attending. Following a quick introduction about Sadako Sasaki, a young Japanese girl who died from leukemia as a result of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, we began to fold the paper cranes. Friendship-bracelet-making Wednesday was arguably one of the most popular Westlake Peace Week event to date. Then on Thursday three students performed One Love by Bob Marley & The Wailers. We also enjoyed two sing-alongs, Amazing Grace and Tūtira Mai. Finally, on Friday we had a peace inspired Project Runway session in collaboration with students from Rosmini College.

Runway photos by Carrie Wang.

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EDUCATION: ROSMINI COLLEGE

The Rosmini College Kapa Haka perform at the Opening.

Hemirau Waretini.

Bishop Michael Gielen.

Mary Thomas Building opening On Tuesday, 10th August, Rosmini College’s new Mary Thomas Building was opened. The building is named after Mary Thomas, who was a generous benefactor to the college. She had two sons and numerous grandsons go through Rosmini College. Members of the Thomas family were present at the opening, including Mary Thomas’ grandson Hemirau Waretini, who spoke. The building was officially opened by Bishop Michael Gielen. Among other dignitaries present were the Vicar General of Catholic Education Catherine Ryan, and local MP the Hon Simon Watts. The building consists of 12 spaces including specialist music, food technology, art, akomanga and seven conventional classrooms. Rosmini has been unable to accept all its enrolments until now as it only has capacity for 1050 students. The new building will allow it to reach its maximum roll of 1200. The new building is very popular with the boys, who are enjoying the bright and attractive learning spaces. They are also enjoying the sunny forecourt and hard surface playing areas with two basketball hoops. Photo Credit: Judith Morrogh

The Mary Thomas Building Opening.

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EDUCATION: TAKAPUNA GRAMMAR

Hailey Chen shortlisted for prestigious Global Essay Competition Year 12 International Baccalaureate student Hailey Chen was recently shortlisted for the prestigious Global Essay Competition at the University of Oxford. Hailey chose the question, Should ‘innocent until proven guilty’ apply not only to courts of law, but also to public censure?. We congratulate Hailey on her efforts and achievements and are excited to support and watch her succeed on her academic journey.

Hailey Chen.

Girls Premier Squash Team win Silver Medal at NZSS national team event TGS Girl’s Premier Team competed in the New Zealand Secondary Schools competition last month. The girls (all juniors) put in some fantastic performances gaining some great experience for a very young TGS team who finished second with a silver medal in their first ever NZSS tournament. Well done to Justine Pausch, who stepped up to be our #1, who made the Junior Selection Team for 2021. Congratulations Justine, Saara, Sarah, Heather, Nina and Coach Manu.

TGS Basketball on the up TGS Basketball program went from just over 100 students (13 teams, 10 male and 3 female) to 160 plus students (20 teams, 13 male and 7 female) in one year. With this growth, the program has seen a lot of success this year. In the North Harbour Basketball competition, the program had six teams make the finals in their respective grades. Three of those teams were invited to the Greater Auckland Championships, and our Senior A Girls made it all the way to the finals where they will have a shot at promotion into the Senior A Grade next season.

Congratulations to Nonoka Ohta for being selected as a finalist in the West Auckland Performing Arts Competition!

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YES DISABILITY SUPPORT CENTRE: NEWS

WILSON HOME TRUST: NEWS

By Sonia Thursby, CEO, Yes Disability

Spring brings new beginnings

Sonia Thursby.

We are nearing the end of winter, meaning some new beginnings on the horizon with the coming of spring! There is so much happening at Yes and I.Lead that the next few months look to be action-packed leading into the end of the year. I.Lead took to Wellington to present our song, “Movin’ On Up”, at the Involve Youth Workers Conference 2021. It was awesome to reconnect with old contacts, but even better to meet new faces! We were stoked to receive so much support for the song and for I.Lead, with some even coming to our stall afterwards to inquire about how they can be more “involved” (no pun intended). And with the I.Lead Conference coming up on 14th and 15th September, there is no better time to jump on the I.Lead band-wagon! There are still spaces for registrations and expressions of interest to join the conference. This time around, we will be working on specific recommendations set out by the first conference back in 2019. This will hopefully set out clear outcomes and inform the mahi we will be undertaking over the next two years as members of I.Lead. And while all this is happening in Wellington, we are still smashing it on the home front back in North Shore, Auckland. I.Lead represenatitives continue to do good work on the ground, delivering another batch of Disability Awareness talks to our future educators training at AUT North Shore. And finally, we have a challenge for our I.Lead familly across the country. We are looking for a name for our new song; one that represents the ideals of resilience, recovery and man, as portrayed in our song. We are also looking for some professionals who specialise in videography to help us bring this song to life as part of an official music video! For any ideas or tips, and to stay updated on the latest in Yes and I.Lead news, follow our social media or contact us: ilead@yesdisability.org.nz

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Spring – are you looking for a wedding venue? Are you planning your wedding and looking for a wedding venue? Then the St Leonard’s chapel and gorgeous gardens are available to hire. There are still a few spots left for this summer so please contact Justine on 022 1211 477 or email weddings@wilsonhometrust.org.nz to book a viewing or for more information. This month the team are going to be busy out and about from Northland to the Bay of Plenty as well as attending the Disability Connect Transition Expo at the Auckland Netball Centre on 8th September. We are looking forward to connecting with both our new and regular families. We offer quarterly information sessions on site, and the next session is scheduled for Tuesday 21st September. If you would like to find out more about the Wilson Home Trust and attend this session, then please contact Felicity at FelicityHendricks@wilsonhometrust.org.nz or call 09 488 0126. Thanks again to our amazing knitters and crocheters; the beanies and blankets are still being distributed to our families across the region. If you would like to know more about the Wilson Home Trust and the work we do, please check out our website www.wilsonhometrust.org.nz or facebook page https://www.facebook.com/wilsonhometrust1/

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SHORE JUNCTION: NEWS UPDATE

Authenticity

By Sonia Thursby, CEO, Shore Junction

Shore Junction is a home to many

Sonia Thursby.

The question was simple but the answer was loaded. “What keeps you all coming back to Shore Junction week after week?” asked Youth Development Manager, Josh. “Oh, that’s easy”, one of our youth members Sammy began. “It’s because we feel like we belong at SJ”. Sammy is a Year 13 student who was born and raised in Glenfield on the North Shore. Sammy is a leader at school, he is highly passionate about sound and audio engineering, writing and performing music, and when he grows up wants to be a youth worker in an organisation like Shore Junction. Sammy is Tongan.

When Josh asked Sammy to elaborate on what he meant by “we belong at SJ”, Sammy opened up once more. “As a Tongan who grew up in a big family, my Dad worked really hard just to put food on our table. We aren’t a rich family but everyone who finds out we live on the North Shore always assumes we have lots of money. So, we usually miss out on opportunities just because of where we live. It's like just because we live on the Shore people assume we have lots of money. But we don’t. Being Tongan and having a big family means we have to miss out on doing fun stuff sometimes just because we can’t afford it. But when I’m here it doesn’t matter that I’m Tongan and don’t have a rich family or don’t have a production studio at home. I come to Shore Junction and I feel like no matter who you are, or which culture you are, you’re allowed to be here. You’re allowed to try things. You are allowed to work on the things you love. It’s special because no matter who you are, you belong here. We all do.” That is what Shore Junction exists to be; a safe place for young people to grow and develop in their passions. A place where money is not a barrier to get to your dreams. It’s a place that acknowledges that even though you’re from the Shore, everyone needs a place to be seen and valued. We are a space where all young people, no matter their economic or ethnic background, belong. All young people belong here. Always. Just like Sammy. Visit: www.shorejunction.nz

Being your true self

Dave Scott

I often speak to students and parents about authenticity and how a vital aim of a Middle School education at Kristin is to develop our students in ways that allow them to be their authentic selves. To do this, they must learn many things: speaking opinions honestly in healthy and constructive ways, making decisions that align with their values and beliefs, pursuing their passions, listening to their inner voice guiding them forward and finally allowing themselves to be vulnerable and open-hearted. Perhaps the most important of these is to learn how to be vulnerable and open-hearted. I believe in leadership by example and that by demonstrating vulnerability to students, they will learn and understand the power of this trait. Last term, I firmly grasped the vulnerability nettle by performing a traditional Morris Dance along with several colleagues at Kristin's International Peace Night as part of our International Week. I think the students appreciated seeing their teachers join them and participate in this event, and it helped to remove the mask that all of us can sometimes wear. I think that society sometimes tells us that we need to wear a mask, act a certain way, and say certain things to be accepted. So, a question I often ask students is, are you wearing a mask? Are you just playing a role to fit in or impress others?

…authenticity means being true to your personality, values, and spirit, regardless of the pressure you're under to act otherwise. As adults, most of us have gone through times like this. Instead of behaving genuinely, we tell people what we think they want to hear and act in ways that go against our true nature. The problem is that living and working like this is limiting and holds us back from reaching our true potential. Instead, we should strive to live and work authentically, to permit ourselves to be ourselves. That way, we can choose our life course and not be tied to others’ expectations. I love this quote from Roy T. Bennett: "You were born to stand out; stop trying to fit in." What this says to me is, in simple terms, that authenticity means being true to your personality, values, and spirit, regardless of the pressure you're under to act otherwise. If you're honest with yourself and with others, and you take responsibility for your mistakes, then your values, ideals, and actions align. The result is, you come across as genuine, and you're willing to accept the consequences of being true to what you consider to be right. At Kristin, we believe that for our students living an authentic life is infinitely more rewarding than hiding your true self. When you live authentically, you don't have to worry about what you said (or didn't say), how you acted, or whether you did the right thing. Living authentically means you can trust yourself and your motivations implicitly. In short, you can be your true self.

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PEST PLANT OF THE MONTH: ENGLISH IVY

Do you have this pest plant in your backyard? SEPTEMBER PEST PLANT OF THE MONTH: English Ivy Pest plants, such as ivy and moth plant, are invading Auckland’s North Shore – your gardens and your nearby bush reserves. Controlling them when they are small is easy and cheap. If they are left to grow, they can spread across your property onto your neighbours’ gardens and to nearby reserves. Auckland Council has recently introduced new rules that require people in some areas to remove some pest plants from their property, in order to protect our native biodiversity. English ivy is a fast-growing, creeping vine with hairless, dark green or green/white leaves. Roots and stems can reach up to 30 metres, strangling host trees, smothering the forest understory and preventing native forest regeneration. Ivy is spread by birds dispersing the seeds as well as by dumping of garden waste, as it can regrow from stems. If you notice english ivy on your property, take action as soon as possible: • Report the weed using the EcoTrack.nz app. • Dig out small infestations, trying to remove all parts of the root system – ivy can regrow from stem fragments that are left in the ground. • Hand release off native trees where possible. Make a cut at the base of the stem and apply a thin film of Met Gel to the cut stem – can be purchased from most garden centres and hardware stores. • Large vines can be left on the tree after applying Met Gel to both ends of the cut stem. • For large infestations and ground cover, spray the leaves with 0.5 g/L metsulfuron with glyphosate (15 ml/L) plus 2 ml/L penetrant. Always wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment and read the manufacturer’s label for guidelines and recommendations. • Follow up in three months to reapply herbicide and ensure all regrowth has died. • Talk to your neighbours and encourage them to take action too! • Dispose of any seeds, roots and stem fragments in your rubbish bin to go to landfill, securely tied inside a plastic bag - to stop it spreading to other areas. • Stop pest plants invading again by replanting with non-pest plants (preferably native plants) once regrowth is no longer a problem. • Talk to your neighbours and encourage them to take action too! • For more information and guides on weed control, visit restorehb.org. nz/resources-pest-plants/

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• Download the Forest and Bird weed control guide at bit.ly/ forestandbirdweedguide There are several environmental networks across Auckland’s North Shore that support communities to recognise, report and remove pest plants and restore our native wildlife. East Coast Bays and Hibiscus Coast Restore Hibiscus & Bays, info@restorehb.org.nz restorehb.org.nz/resources-pest-plants/ Facebook.com/RestoreHB Kaipātiki Pest Free Kaipātiki (PFK), enquiries@pestfreekaipatiki.org.nz pestfreekaipatiki.org.nz/pest-plant-resources Facebook.com/pestfreekaipatiki/ Takapuna Pupuke Birdsong Project, enviro@takapunatrust.org.nz Facebook.com/pupukebirdsongproject Devonport Peninsula Restoring Takarunga Hauraki, pestfreedevonport@gmail.com Facebook.com/restoringtakarungahauraki/ Upper Harbour Upper Harbour Ecology Network (UHEN) upperharbourecology@gmail.com Facebook.com/UpperHarbourEcologyNetwork For advice on a chemical-free approach Kaipātiki Project, community@kaipatiki.org.nz kaipatiki.org.nz, Facebook.com/kaipatikiproject This Pest Plant of the Month feature is a collaborative initiative between Restore Hibiscus & Bays, Pest Free Kaipātiki Restoration Society, Pupuke Birdsong Project, Restoring Takarunga Hauraki, the Upper Harbour Ecological Network and Kaipātiki Project. Building on Te Ao Māori principles of kaitiakitanga and whanaungatanga, these environmental networks bring our communities together to foster guardianship, care and respect towards our whenua, natural world and indigenous wildlife.

LIFE LESSONS WITH LIFE EDUCATION TRUST

SUNNYNOOK COMMUNITY CENTRE: NEWS

By Bronwyn Bound, Sunnynook Community Centre Manager

News from Sandra Jacobs

Healthy Harold is on the move!

Sandra Jacobs.

New Zealand’s healthiest giraffe is on the move! He is dusting off his running shoes to participate in this year’s North Shore Marathon. Our favourite giraffe will participate in the 11km event to raise $10,000 for Life Education Trust North Shore. Harold will stretch out his long legs in support of Life Education which delivers the Healthy Harold programme to 14,000 children each year across our North Shore community. That’s over 28,000 sessions taught by Harold and the team covering a wide range of topics, including food, nutrition, biology, relationships and communities, identity and resilience, and substances.

Greetings from Sunnynook Community Centre

Bronwyn Bound.

Well what a strange month August turned out to be. The Lockdown of course meant that the doors of the Community Centre closed and were locked up tight. We missed our groups and of course the children at the Early Learning Centre. When you work at a busy Community Centre like Sunnynook you are always connecting with people and no two days are the same. During lockdown I continued to assist the Community whenever possible with shopping and prescription pickups, I attended lots of zoom meetings and managed to catch up on some admin.

During lockdown I continued to assist the Community whenever possible with shopping and prescription pickups…

Every dollar raised will support the Life Education vision to inspire tamariki and rangatahi to make positive choices. Our goal is to support the health and wellbeing of young people by engaging children's imaginations and providing them with memorable learning experiences. Donations for Harold and the Life Education North Shore Trust would be greatly appreciated! A Give-a-little page has been set up for Harold; all donations will assist us in keeping Healthy Harold in our schools. https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/running-for-harold Contact us: secretary@lifeeducationnorthshore.nz Visit: www.lifeeducationnorthshore.nz

We are hopeful that we will be running our October Holiday Programme in the school holidays and our staff are so amazing that they had already confirmed most activities by the time lockdown happened. On a personal note I just want to say that I once again immensely enjoyed my walks on Pupuke Golf Course with our (almost) 2 year old puppy Django. Django is missing his ‘Pets & Pats’ family which he attends on Mondays and was a bit confused as to why ‘Mummy’ was home all the time, but loved having 6 adults in the house to entertain him. Looking forward to reopening the Centre whenever it is safe to do so. In the meantime stay safe and remember during Lockdowns we are only an email away. All the best, Bronwyn Bound, Centre Manager Check out www.sunnynookcomcentre.co.nz where you will find more information about the classes that are being run at the Centre. Email: office@sunnynookcomcentre.co.nz for more information or phone (09) 410 4902.

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ACCOUNTANCY WITH BELLINGHAM WALLACE

Pricing models

Accountancy with Mike Atkinson of Bellingham Wallace.

– time for a review? Many business schools and business books refer to the importance of the 4 Ps (Product, Place, Price, and Promotion) as the key components to a solid marketing approach. It seems that there is more and more transparency on price comparison via the Internet, social media, and indeed direct TV advertising comparisons, with the 30 Seconds vs Wet & Forget pricing example one that comes to mind. We are seeing businesses face growing costs for compliance with legislation, staffing pressure and subsequent wage increases with labour shortages and unemployment rates at all-time lows, freight costs increasing on the back of global logistics issues, delays in material supplies, and material costs increasing. I imagine a number of us are dealing with constant price increases with many industries facing several supplier price increases this year alone. Now is therefore the perfect time to review your prices and how you set them. Reviewing pricing is a discussion that often comes up, but how well do you actually do this? Have costs changed, but not been passed on? Have sales decreased, but staffing levels are constant? Is the stock being accurately accounted for? Are jobs being priced correctly? All these elements create an environment that is putting pressure on our margins. A strategy of reducing or discounting prices to increase volumes, and as a result increase profits, is generally doomed to fail. To discount our prices and reduce our margins even further seems like a race to the bottom, yet that is what we are doing in droves. However, what we often see is a haphazard approach to pricing. This is typically due to the approach used to react to slow sales, which in most cases is to instantly blame the pricing of your product or service, and as a result offer a discount. The price is too high, and no one is buying it, so let’s discount the price, and everyone will come racing in. If this is your strategy, then applied inappropriately this may devastate profits. In this current environment, being brave enough to increase prices to ensure that you can maintain your profit margins is critical to the financial sustainability of your business. If you only have a certain amount of resources or capacity to sell, then why would you discount? Secondly why would you then sell this to just anyone? Simple supply and demand economics would suggest and support that you should consider focussing on your target market, price accordingly, and therefore, if you face excess demand for your offering, utilising a higher price will likely eliminate those customers who don’t truly value what you offer. Pricing is often the fastest and most effective way to increase profits. On average, a 1% price increase, assuming volumes remain the same, would deliver approximately a 6% to 8% increase on operating profit. This impact to profit is typically 50% greater than a strategy of reducing variable costs by 1% and three times greater than a 1% increase in volume. However, to do this effectively you need to know you price elasticity. Price elasticity of demand for your goods or service is used to determine how a change in price affects customer buying habits and demand. If your customers will still purchase a product or service from you despite a price increase, that product or service is considered inelastic. On the other hand, elastic products or services suffer from pricing fluctuations meaning that customers are more likely to stop buying from you if you put your price up. You can calculate price elasticity using the formula: % Change in Quantity ÷ % Change in Price = Price Elasticity of Demand

Mike Atkinson.

The way to calculate price elasticity is to divide the change in demand by the change in price. This will tell you the level of elasticity for your product or service. That is: • A value of one means that your product or service elasticity is linked meaning that changes in your price reflect an equal change in supply or demand. • A value of >1 means that your product or service is elastic and changes in your price will cause a greater than proportional change in supply or demand. That is, a change in price upwards could result in a loss of customers as they will buy from someone else. • A value of <1 means that your product or service is inelastic and changes in your price will result in a smaller change in the supply or demand for your product. This means that if you increase your price, you customers will still continue to purchase from you. The concept of price elasticity helps you understand whether your product or service is sensitive to price fluctuations. Ideally, you want your product to be inelastic so that customer demand remains stable even if prices do fluctuate up. If you have an elastic product, then you should be cautious about raising prices since a price increase will greatly impact purchases from your customers. If, on the other hand, you have a price inelastic product, then you can adjust your prices with less caution since you know that the change will have a smaller impact on supply and demand. To build on this concept is a second model linking the importance of value, cost and quality. It’s important to remember that Value = to the customer, Cost = to the business. Below are a handful of questions to test how well you apply this in your business: • How do you ascertain value to your customers? • What is your value proposition? Can you capture the essence of the value you add to your products or services? • How can the quality you deliver be packaged as valuable to customers? • How do you price your offer? • Can you have all three components happening in unison? • Which one is most important? How would you prioritise them? Thinking about everything that goes into setting your pricing can make your head spin: competitors, material costs, customer demands, staffing requirements, logistics and freight, industry needs, profit margins… the list goes on. That said, you don’t have to master all of these factors at once. Start with what you need, and this will help you pinpoint the right kind of pricing strategy to use. Remember, though, pricing is like the black arts and is a constantly changing process. It’s highly unlikely that you’ll set the right price straight away and in fact it might take a couple of tries. However, if there has ever been a time to review and adjust your pricing, it’s now. For any help with all your pricing strategies and to assess the impact of discounting on your business, contact Mike Atkinson from Bellingham Wallace. Visit: www.bellinghamwallace.co.nz

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING: 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.

VERTIGO – When the room

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is spinning but you aren’t As I see it - by John Appleton I first wrote an article about vertigo several years ago. Recently however two people I know well told me that when attempting to get out of bed, they find the room is spinning around them. This form of dizziness, often accompanied by nausea and sometimes vomiting is commonly referred to as vertigo. Vertigo is, however, a symptom not a diagnosis and it’s important to understand this as there are several potential causes of this condition which may require other forms of treatment including hospitalisation. The most common form of vertigo is a condition known as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) which can occur during specific head movements, while standing up or bending over or getting out of bed. BPPV generally lasts less than one minute but during that time it can be very frightening for the person suffering the ‘attack’. If it lasts for minutes it could be vascular resulting from reduced blood flow or if it’s hours it may be Ménière’s disease (vestibular migraine). BPPV usually affects older people with most cases occurring in folks over 50 years of age. BPPV is thought to be caused by small fragments of debris (calcium carbonate crystals) which break off from the lining of the channels in the inner ear. The fragments are commonly referred to as ‘ear rocks’ but the formal name is ‘otoconia’ They don't usually cause a problem, unless they get into one of the ear's fluid-filled canals. When your head is still, the fragments sit at the bottom of the canal, however, certain head movements cause them to be swept along the fluid-filled canal, which sends confusing messages to the brain, causing vertigo.

BPPV is thought to be caused by small fragments of debris (calcium carbonate crystals) which break off from the lining of the channels in the inner ear. What can be done to help anyone suffering with BPPV? Dr John Epley MD, an American ear nose and throat specialist, discovered a surprisingly successful treatment option which was first described back in 1980 and is now known as the Epley manoeuvre. The procedure is as follows and many GPs are familiar with it. 1. The patient begins in an upright sitting posture on the edge of a bed. The legs are fully extended and the head rotated 45 degrees towards the side of the affected ear.

2. The patient is then quickly and passively lowered backwards by the clinician performing the treatment into a supine position with the head held approximately in a 30-degree neck extension, and still rotated to the same side. If it is the correct side, the symptoms of spinning may be quite severe. The patient will not always know which is the correct side and the process may need to be repeated to determine this. 3. The clinician observes the patient's eyes for “primary stage” nystagmus (rapid eye movement). 4. The patient remains in this position for approximately 1–2 minutes. 5. The patient's head is then rotated 90 degrees to the opposite direction so that the opposite ear faces the floor, all while maintaining the 30-degree neck extension. 6. The patient remains in this position for approximately 1–2 minutes. 7. Keeping the head and neck in a fixed position relative to the body, the individual rolls onto their shoulder, rotating the head another 90 degrees in the direction that they are facing. The patient is now looking downwards at a 45-degree angle. 8. The patient remains in this position for approximately 1–2 minutes. 9. Finally, the patient is slowly brought up to an upright sitting posture, while maintaining the 45-degree rotation of the head. 10. The patient holds sitting position for up to 30 seconds. I have observed this treatment on several occasions and I have been impressed with the outcome. The Epley manoeuvre can easily be done at home but my recommendation is to consult with a doctor in the first instance in order to obtain a correct diagnosis. More information – John Appleton – (09) 489-9362 appletonassoc@xtra.co.nz www.johnappleton.co.nz

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TAMMY MCLEOD, DAVENPORTS LAW

Tammy McLeod (BA LLB) is the managing director at Davenports Law and a trust and asset structuring specialist. Tammy leads the Davenports Trust Team and enjoys providing clients with advice and assistance on a broad range of issues involving the structuring and establishment of asset plans, interpretation of trust deeds, the management and administration of trust funds and trust disputes. An important part of Tammy’s practice is reviewing existing asset holding structures to ensure they achieve the needs and requirements they were established to meet. She is also experienced in Property (Relationships) Act issues and advises clients on both contracting out agreements and separation. Tammy McLeod.

Rob and Lyn Rob and Lyn had set up a trust fifteen years ago on the advice of their accountant. They owned their business 50/50 with another couple and at the time they set their trust up it was part of a restructure of debt, sorting out the shareholding arrangements in the business and asset protection. Not only was the trust a helpful form of asset protection with Lyn being a director in the company, it also gave them some tax efficiencies, as Rob was a stay at home Dad and income was able to pass through to him from the trust at a lower tax rate. Rob and Lyn also liked having their trust as an asset planning tool. As well as their business, the trust owned their family home and bach and some other investments in managed funds. The bach was an asset that they wanted to be held long term for their two daughters who were now in their mid to late 20’s. The trust provided the perfect vehicle to ensure that the bach could be kept in the family and the way they had worded their wishes, it would be retained unless a majority of their grandchildren wanted to sell it in the future. The trust also provided a great platform for helping their two daughters financially. It was a much easier conversation to have with their daughters’ partners that the trust required them to enter into a loan agreement, rather than if it was just Rob and Lyn! Rob and Lyn’s accountant had always been their independent trustee. They had had a very good relationship with him over the years and they felt like their trust was well managed. However, their accountant had recently retired and sold his practice to a bigger firm. The new accountants said that they were no longer wanting to act as trustees, as the area had become so specialised and they thought the risk was too great. They suggested that Rob and Lyn set up a company where they were the only directors and shareholders of and that the company could be the trustee of the trust. Rob and Lyn thought that this sounded a bit odd – after all these years of having a well run trust they didn’t want to jeopardise their position by putting in place a structure that made them feel uncomfortable. They decided to ask their lawyer what he thought. Their lawyer was lovely – he described himself as a GP lawyer, but had helped them with all the property transactions and their trust work over the years. He advised that due to the complexities of the trust law now, he was now advising that his clients seek specialty legal

advice from someone who specialised in the area, so Rob and Lyn made an appointment with the lawyer he recommended. The specialist lawyer explained to them that one of the most important things in modern trusts was having an independent trustee. She said it was very difficult to argue that your trust is an entity independent of you if you are the sole trustees. Further, even if it was a company, not you personally, if there was no independent element of your trust (ie an independent director or shareholder) it would be very hard to say that the trust was not just you, if it was ever challenged. She said that these days “self managed” trusts were really a thing of the past and while it was not always convenient, a good independent trustee would help manage the trust and ensure that all administrative “I”s would be dotted and “t”s crossed. There are so many benefits to having a trust for those who need them that any pain associated with having an independent trustee would be outweighed by the gains of having a properly run, independent trust. The lawyer also explained that lots of trust deeds do not allow a sole corporate trustee. It was important to read the trust deed and see if a company was able to act as the sole trustee of the trust. If not, then the trust deed may have to be varied, if possible, or they would need to re-think the structure of the trusteeship. Rob and Lyn asked whether their eldest daughter could be a trustee. The lawyer cautioned against having your children as trustees while you are alive. In most cases, she said, people don’t want their children to say what they can and can’t do with the trust assets, and sometimes it may not be your children you have to worry about – it can be the people that influence them, ie their partners. After the meeting Rob and Lyn decided to appoint the specialist lawyer as the independent, professional trustee on their trust. They knew they were in safe hands, that the administration of their trust would continue to be well managed, and that they wouldn’t have to worry. Tammy McLeod, Managing Director, Davenports Law

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Contemporary Sanctuary on King Edward This exceptional property in Devonport was once described as a glorified bach. Take a look at it now! With uninterrupted views across to the Devonport Yacht Club and the Waitemata Harbour, 20 King Edward Parade must be one of the most coveted positions along the picturesque Devonport waterfront. A short walk in one direction will take you to the city ferry, supermarket and the vibrant Devonport Village where you will find a cinema, art gallery and numerous bars, restaurants and cafes. A short stroll in the opposite direction will find you at the landmark North head and a little further on, the family friendly Cheltenham Beach. Since purchasing the property in 1987, the current owners decided in 1991 to build a separate titled two bedroom townhouse at the rear of the section. In 2008 they knocked down the original dwelling and built the stunning Cape Cod style home.

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Set over three levels, this sun drenched four bedroom, two bathroom home has been built using premium materials and has been designed to fully maximise the harbour views. On entering the home, Italian marble floors lead you to three bedrooms, a family bathroom, separate toilet, separate laundry and internal access garaging. Bi-fold doors lead out to the sun filled private rear courtyard and heated pool complex. Continuing up the marble staircase, expansive living, dining and kitchen areas occupy the entire mid-level. The oversized kitchen island bench has been made using Italian marble and is a fabulous central point to congregate around when entertaining guests. Towards the front of the house French doors can be fully opened leading out on to an impressive, covered deck which can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Unlike other homes along the parade whose vistas are partially blocked by Pohutukawa trees, the coveted site boasted a clear view over the harbour.

The top level has been reserved exclusively for the large master suite. Complete with walk – through bathroom and dressing room, this area is a haven away from any hustle and bustle. With its own covered deck, this is the perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee and watch the world go by. Additional features of this stunning property include a precast concrete slab floor covered with Tasmanian Oak on the mid-level which prevents sound travelling between the floors. Underfloor heating on the entry level provides a cosy feeling and for an added touch of warmth, two gas fireplaces

grace the living areas. An easy care, low maintenance front garden completes this stunning property. Future improvements to the house were taken into consideration during the building design by including a recessed space at the rear which can be modified to include an elevator to the three levels.

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The Famed Avenues Living in this iconic home on the rocks at the bottom of one of Takapuna’s most sought-after avenues feels like being on a cruise ship with an uninterrupted outlook expanding all around to Rangitoto Island and the Hauraki Gulf. It has 27 metres of floor to ceiling glass curving along both the mid and top floors with doors opening to decks. Yet because it sits above a rock boundary wall and the sheet glass is tinted, it’s completely private at all levels. You can’t see anyone wandering along the walkway in front and nobody can see you inside either. The unique three-level design by award-winning architect Simon Carnachan was built in 1985 using commercial construction techniques and reinforced concrete roof, walls, intermediate floors and ground floor. Downpipes and handrails are all high quality stainless steel. Owners Michelle and John recently spent 20 months refurbishing the property to create a luxurious contemporary sanctuary that it is “pretty much brand new inside”. Yet they’ve taken care to retain the iconic architecture and structural masonry that have stood the test of time. New floor coverings throughout include large format Italian tiles and a sleek new German Poggenpohl kitchens has a butler’s pantry. John likes to cook and he says, it’s a lovely

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entertaining space with great Neff appliances including a steam oven and combi-steam microwave oven. “We can stand at the breakfast bar and engage with guests, looking at the best view in Auckland.” All electrics and technology have been updated with video access controls and security systems, heat pumps in all bedrooms and living areas plus programmable blinds. There’s LED lighting in the kitchen, bathrooms and all around the pool. The only original thing is the commercial hydraulic lift that rises through all levels. The layout has not changed either. It is perfect for a family with a huge open plan mid-floor that encompasses the kitchen, lounge and dining areas – all facing the view – with a great laundry as well. French doors off this level extend to an 18 metre long north-facing deck encouraging an easy indoor outdoor flow. At the northern end, towering glass windows form a majestic curve like the bow of a ship. When you can sit here, you are surrounded by the water with views across the Gulf right around to Musick Point. Guests or teens are treated to a separate space on the ground floor at entry level with a fourth bedroom that has a foldaway Murphy bed and its own lounge incorporating a custom-designed German Poggenpohl kitchenette and bar.

When opaque glass doors are opened, it becomes part of the large lounge pool area which can be used all year round. The pool is heated and has a new filtration system. Also on this level is a bathroom, sauna, shower, equipment room and the double garage. Three more bedrooms, including the master suite on the top floor enjoy panoramic harbour views. The master accesses the balcony and has a generously proportioned bathroom with a freestanding bath and automatic opening Velux skylight. The other bedrooms also have a bathroom – with underfloor heating - and they open to the balcony. The home sits in private, well-established sub-tropical gardens that are lit at night. The large lower level deck on

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the seafront has a gate to the beach. Automatic gates open to newly paved driveways and five car off-street parking. Michelle and John love to travel around the country in their motorhome with their two dogs. So they appreciate the lock up and leave aspect of the property which requires very little maintenance. They’re selling, John says, because, “We’re at the stage of our life where we don’t need to live in Auckland anymore.” They’re heading off on an adventure to live in Whitianga, letting another family take on the reigns of a home that leaves nothing to do but relax and enjoy the fantastic modernised spaces and views that are out of this world.

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First time on the market for nearly 25 years! This well positioned, timeless brick & tile gem is only a short stroll to Takapuna Beach and Takapuna Central. Down the right of way, tucked securely away from street view; a desirable sunny end unit on a cross lease title (without any body corporate fee) awaits its new owner. Offering two bedrooms, tidy kitchen, modern bathroom, open plan dining/ living area that opens to a classic patio for summer BBQs and entertaining. A large exclusive use lawn and garden. A single carport for parking with excellent storage. This is smart buying in a blue-chip location - Move Fast! • ID7961 • Auction: Contact us for Auction details

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65 Rock Isle Road – Waiake Waterfront Magic With Waiake Beach Access

Extensively renovated resulting in a stylish, inviting and thoughtfully designed home to suit families of all stages. This fabulous layout has a beautiful master suite upstairs and two more large bedrooms on the upper level, with the fourth bedroom downstairs with its own private deck. The hub of the home centres around a stunning entertainers kitchen with large open plan areas either side creating fabulous flow for entertaining; leading to a gorgeous private garden on one side, and large decks overlooking the spectacular view of Waiake Bay & beach on the other. Downstairs offers plenty of space and joins the double internal access garage. At the end of the garden you can either wander down to the beach via the steps or stop at the little retreat area with views out to sea. • ID7910 • Price by negotiation.

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N0113021 courtesy of Auckland Libraries Heritage Collection. Dated prior to the opening of the Auckland Harbour Bridge in 1959, this photograph looks down from Exmouth Road on to the City of Cork Beach and mangroves across Shoal Bay to Takapuna, Hauraki and Bayswater.

North Shore Bohemians? I recently read Murray Edmond’s ‘Time to make a song and dance; cultural revolt in Auckland in the 1960s’ (Atuanui Press, 2021) and really enjoyed his depiction of Auckland and Aucklanders at that time. I particularly appreciated his description of the involvement of Wynne Colgan (1922-2011) in Auckland cultural matters. He was Deputy City Librarian at Auckland City Library until 1982, and originally hired me at that Library back in 1977. It was fascinating to recall and learn new things about such people as Arepeta Awatere (1910-1976), Bob Lowry (1933-1963), Anna Hoffman (1938-2014), theatre’s Ronald Barker (1913-1968), Tom Pearce (1913-1976), the Art Gallery’s Peter Tomory (1922-2008) and Barry Crump (1935-1996). Also of interest were locally produced films at that time and the Auckland Festival. I was also drawn to Edmond’s descriptions of the North Shore. I have previously written about North Shore based authors Greville Texidor (1902-1964), Anna Kavan (1901-1968), Karl Wolfskehl (1869-1948), and their links with amongst others Frank Sargeson (1903-1982). Of course, Janet Frame (1924-2004) spent fifteen months living at Sargeson’s in Esmonde Road in 1955 and 1956 and then from October 1963 flatted in Northcote and Devonport. Edmond notes Frame’s poem ‘The road to Takapuna’, which was published in the literary periodical ‘Mate’ (Number 12, 1964, pages 33 and 34). However, I couldn’t readily find that poem re-published anywhere else. It’s a pity it isn’t more widely known, and more available. Michael King’s ‘Wrestling with the angel; a life of Janet Frame’ (page 258) confirms that Frame would walk from her flat in Northcote across Shoal Bay to visit Sargeson in Esmonde Road, likely via the Exmouth Road footbridge at low tide. That journey no doubt prompted her to write ‘The road to Takapuna’ to reflect her reactions to the dramatic changes to that part of Takapuna between the mid1950s and the early 1960s.

NORTH SHORE HISTORY: WITH DAVID VERRAN

By David Verran

The poem describes the environmental impact of the reclamation of Shoal Bay from 1957 to 1959 for the construction of the Auckland Harbour Bridge’s approach roads. That particularly affected the Onepoto Basin, the Tuff Crater, Barrys Point and Esmonde Road. As well as referring to the deleterious effects on the local flora, particularly trees and mangroves, Frame’s poem also notes the encouragement that reclamation had now given to motor-mowers, as a metaphor for suburbanisation. Edmond also widens the North Shore frame to include George Haydn (1919-2005), a builder and arts patron who married the sculptor Molly Morell Macalister (1920-1979) in 1945. They lived in Purchas Road in Hauraki, while writer Maurice Duggan (1922-1974) lived in Forrest Hill Road. The Haydn’s house is listed amongst those built by ‘Group Architects’ and dates from 1970. From 1947 onwards, the ‘Group’ provided new perspectives to New Zealand architecture and some of their houses and other buildings were constructed across different parts of the North Shore. In 2010, Julia Gatley edited ‘Group Architects; towards a New Zealand architecture’ which covers at least some of those houses in greater detail. However, Edmond’s description of a pre-Bridge ‘North Shore Bohemia’ of the literary and socially unconventional, really only applies to a limited number of individuals, and not to residents of the North Shore in general. I also disagree with Edmond’s notion that before the Auckland Harbour Bridge was opened in May 1959 the North Shore was more for holiday homes than suburbia. In fact, while in 1931 there was just under 25,000 people living on the North Shore, by 1945 that population had reached around 30,000 and by the late 1950s had jumped significantly to around 50,000. That was particularly in the Takapuna and East Coast Bays areas, and in anticipation of the Bridge. david.verran@xtra.co.nz

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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 sailor (past crew-member of Ceramco New Zealand, Lion New Zealand and Shockwave) and is a life member of the North Shore Rugby Football Club. He has been writing this thoughtprovoking column for Channel ever since the very first issue (well over a decade ago!).

40 years ago…

Simon Gundry.

I’m writing this article in late August, that was, after all the time spent, all the actually on August 29th. I’m over promises, all the hopes and dreams. talking about Lake Road, I’m over We sat there, 12 of us, many with tears talking about Covid 19 and I’m over in our eyes. It took us an hour or so talking about our lack of leadership, to get the rig back on board, by that both locally and nationally, so I stage we had had time for a cup of tea. thought I would write about one of Blakey spoke to the crew and I’ll never the greatest experiences I’ve ever forget his words “I don’t want anyone had in my life. to become disillusioned about what So I go back 40 years to 1981, when has just happened. If you do become I left Portsmouth on a yacht called disillusioned, come and see me and we Ceramco New Zealand at the start will get disillusioned together”. This was of the 1981-82 Whitbread Round the said with a very wry smile on his face. It World Yacht Race. This campaign took us approximately six hours to get had by this stage been in existence a jury rig up and running so at least we Simon Gundry, 1981 – photo and caption courtesy Ceramco for nearly a year, when a 32 year old could sail somewhere. Then after a quick New Zealand crew info available via Sail-World. yachtsman, Peter Blake, had a dream to crew talk we decided instead of the easy enter a NZ flagged yacht in the Whitbread Round the World Race. option of heading to Monrovia to get a new mast there, we would plug on With huge tenacity and drive, his dream was to have a NZ designed to Cape Town, as best we could, 4000 miles away. We arrived there some yacht, built in NZ and sailed by an all NZ crew to participate in this epic race. 49 days after leaving, and hearing the start gun in England. Alongside us, starting on that day, were no fewer than 32 yachts In Cape Town we stepped the new mast that was flown in from from all parts of the World. The course was to take us around the world, Auckland via London, and with the sad knowledge we had no hope of with stops in Cape Town, Auckland New Zealand and Mar del Plata in winning the race at all, we set off to complete the next three legs of the Argentina. This course was some 25,000 miles. race. We won two of the next three legs, taking handicap honours. And On board with me that day, along with Peter Blake, was our Doctor in doing so, we won the Roaring 40’s Trophy which was for the quickest Trevor Agnew, our cook Paul von Zalinski, Geoff Stagg who worked for yacht through the Southern Ocean. the Ford Motor Company in Wellington, Richard MacAlister, a marine I could write a book about this race and the adventures we had, and bioligist also from Wellington and Aucklanders, Keith Chapman, school the great people we met. Many of them have become lifelong friends. teacher, Don England plumber, Richard White builder, Don Wright spar Every year since 1982 the Ceramco crew has gathered on 21 September maker, Owen Rutter school teacher, John Newton, lawyer, and myself, a for a function called the Mast Falling Down Party and this year it will be concrete worker. the 40th anniversary. Where the crew will again gather, retell all the same Peter had picked us from an initial pool of a couple of hundred stories and laugh at the same jokes that our families have been hearing for yachtsmen who had wanted to join this epic yacht race. It had been a all those years. great summer previously, where we took Ceramco to Sydney to take So where are we all now? Blakey died in the Amazon, our doctor part in the Sydney Hobart yacht race, winning it both over the line and Trevor Agnew went on to become a world renowned Cardiologist who on handicap. Then after the race, we took Ceramco on a tour of NZ to went on to lead a team to do NZ’s first heart transplant. Paul von Zalinski raise money for the campaign costs that had been underwritten by Tom has spent his entire life within the marine industry. Geoff Stagg went to Clark, the Chairman of the Ceramco group of companies. work for Bruce Farr the designer of our yacht, in Annapolis, Maryland In mid 1981 we packed Ceramco up, stuck her in a cradle and put her where he lives to this day, Richard Macalister went on to do a lot of on the back of a very large container ship to be transported to the port yachting and is now the owner of a very successful marine company, of Philadelphia on the East Coast of the United States. Several weeks Keith Chapman did another round the world race with Grant Dalton, his after she left Auckland, a bunch of us flew to Philadelphia to put the life ended far too young. Don England went back to being a plumber boat back together and sailed her across the Atlantic to the small port and ended up with a very successful plumbing company. Richard White of Hamble which lies on the Southhampton waterway, where we based continued sailing, and is now very successful in the real estate world. Don ourselves for the next three months prior to the start of the race. Wright spent many years overseas after that race, sailing large yachts, and 22 days approximately into the first leg towards Cape Town on a he is now back in NZ working with his great friend Richard Macalister. OC balmy Monday morning, we were sailing in very steady trade winds Rutter spent more time sailing and then started a very successful marine towards Cape Town. The sea was a little lumpy, and the sky was clear. apparel company, John Newton went back to the law and then got himself We were rocketing along under the number four genoa and a reef in involved in the industrial real estate world. I did another campaign with the mainsail, when there was an almighty bang and crash from up top. Peter, and then went back to being a concrete worker. Ceramco came upright and slowed. I didn’t need to look to know what So that’s where it is to this day. All of us on that day in the mid-Atlantic had happened, we had broken our mast. God what a sinking feeling learned how to pick ourselves up and carry on.

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BOWLS NORTH HARBOUR: NEWS

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Don Gillespie’s legacy lives on at Mairangi Bay club Mairangi Bay’s feat in providing the two men’s finalists for the recent Bowls North Harbour Winter Cup competition could not have been more appropriate. For it helped mark the 10th anniversary of the passing of a club stalwart, Don Gillespie, who was the instigator of the special format, “Bonus fours,” under which the Winter Cup is run. Gillespie, who died in 2011, was noted for his entrepreneurial flair and devised a competition in which in a four the lead and two had even more responsibility than the crucial roles they have in any form of bowls. As well as looking for novel ways to play the game, Gillespie was prominent in promoting bowls to the young, launching a programme at Mairangi Bays winning fours team with Bowls North Harbour president Maureen Taylor (who presented the cup) Rangitoto College. – Alan Langley, Phil Chisholm, Ron Horne, Peter Orgias (skip). On each end, under Gillespie’s “Bonus fours,” the two bowls of each of the lead and two are Howden and which included other centre title-holders in Bruce measured before the threes and fours have played, and points or McClintock and Murray Vallance. shots are awarded which count in the overall score. If a team has one Orgias rated the win, and the fact Mairangi had three teams in the bowl closest to the jack an extra point is awarded and if it’s two bowls last eight, as one of his most satisfying experiences in bowls. He only closest then it’s two points. started playing 11 years ago because his body was having difficulty Almost invariably the eventual winning team is that which has had coping with his first love, golf, in which he once played off scratch. the edge in bonus points. But he now finds he enjoys bowls almost as much as golf and like In winning this year’s Winter Cup, the four of Peter Orgias, Ron many who have made the switch finds a golf background helps get the Horne, Phil Chisholm and Allan Langley graphically illustrated what right weight and green in bowls because of similarities to putting. Gillespie was trying to achieve: the importance of front-end bowlers Orewa also had a quinella in the women’s competition’s roundespecially in fours, and the need for accurate draw bowls. robin. Elaine McClintock, Jan Harrison, Irene Donaldson and Kerin Orgias, who skipped the winning team, said it was blessed by Roberts were first and in second place were Maureen Howden, Val having two excellent players up front in Chisholm and Langley, both of Taylor, Christeen Dalzell and Mary Wright. whom have been Harbour junior representatives. But he pointed out Gillespie’s Bonus fours concept is also used in North Harbour’s that playing draw bowls was also the strength of Horne and himself. Cadness Cup summer inter-club competition. However, among some In the final the Orgias side beat club-mates, Leon Wech, Brian traditionalists and sticklers for the letter of rules, it has had its critics Nolan, Rick George and David Payne 24-19. Mairangi’s depth was and a few years ago there was an attempt to have it outlawed. further shown with Payne a replacement for an unavailable Kevin On this occasion, though, its considerable popularity with bowlers Cameron and with a third team from the club, themselves prevailed over the pedantic and the format has continued skipped by Jim Price, in post-section play. to thrive. In the semi-finals the Orgias four beat Denham Furnell’s Manly and the Wech four beat a strong Orewa line-up skipped by Walter Visit: www.bowlsnorthharbour.com

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One who comes out over a member of a learned society may be described as strange (9)

6 I'd say a crossword definitely has the edge (5)

2 News does rid tinker of those who take away gifts (11)

9 Advanced with caution - it could be hard, snub, pug or snotty... (5)

3 Snub inconclusive detailed Manx brief? Not quite (7)

10 Shrew putting resistance's election slogan into shelter (9)

4 News from those most dead? (6)

11 Considers - were there once seven? (7)

5 Married boxing 'obby follower - by noon, went to the dogs (8)

12 Dig up constant unknown to philosopher (6)

6 Clue for H. Sam's collision (5-2)

15 Nod off as Germany rows in (6)

7 Eggs may be a movable feast without a sort of lambs' feet (3)

16 Florentine navigator's returning cup, amongst other vices (8)

8 Responsibility to people owed a hot drink, say (4) 18 Helium meets anti-helium - impressed (laughed 13 Inferior cartoon? (6,5) raucously) (3-5) 14 Type of heat that is back on the hills will keep us 20 Wet affair? (6) warm at night (10) 23 Questioning like a boss? (6) 17 Lungfishes skinned and prepared for geomancy 24 Stable construction that when placed after 25 may be exemplified by O or 27, 25, 6 across, 15, (4,4) 11, 5, 30, 14 and 2 (7) 19 Make lively sharpshooter broadcast 1 across, 26 6 down 3 after hours to start prayer (3,6)

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The Channel Crossword

North Shore History: David Verran

Takapuna Grammar

Westlake Boys’ High School

The Healthy Channel: John Appleton

Westlake Girls’ High School

Rosmini College

Rangitoto College

Michael Brake Wins Olympic Gold in Tokyo

Devonport News

Mates do Macbeth

Milford News

Massey University

Kristin School

Depot Artspace

Remembering Sir David Levene