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The Healthy Channel: 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 is spinning but you aren’t
As I see it - by John Appleton
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.
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
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. 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.
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
Unlike other homes along the parade whose vistas are partially blocked by Pohutukawa trees, the coveted site boasted a clear view over the harbour.
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.
Aaron Reid +64 21 119 1926 nzsothebysrealty.com
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 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 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.
Aaron Reid +64 21 119 1926 Athena Wang +64 22 1570 920 nzsothebysrealty.com
5/12a Sanders Avenue – Takapuna
Classic Unit In Prime Beachside Location
2 Bed | 1 Bath | 1 Carport
Angela Pervan + Rory Blair 021 816 090 021 023 38073
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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
4 Bed | 3 Bath | 2 Garage | 1230m2 land
Craig Crosweller + Fleur Davis 021 630 150 022 192 1614 craig@prestigerealty.co.nz fleur@prestigerealty.co.nz
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.
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, actually on August 29th. I’m over talking about Lake Road, I’m over talking about Covid 19 and I’m over talking about our lack of leadership, both locally and nationally, so I thought I would write about one of the greatest experiences I’ve ever had in my life.
So I go back 40 years to 1981, when I left Portsmouth on a yacht called Ceramco New Zealand at the start of the 1981-82 Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race. This campaign had by this stage been in existence for nearly a year, when a 32 year old yachtsman, Peter Blake, had a dream to enter a NZ flagged yacht in the Whitbread Round the World Race.
With huge tenacity and drive, his dream was to have a NZ designed yacht, built in NZ and sailed by an all NZ crew to participate in this epic race.
Alongside us, starting on that day, were no fewer than 32 yachts from all parts of the World. The course was to take us around the world, with stops in Cape Town, Auckland New Zealand and Mar del Plata in Argentina. This course was some 25,000 miles.
On board with me that day, along with Peter Blake, was our Doctor Trevor Agnew, our cook Paul von Zalinski, Geoff Stagg who worked for the Ford Motor Company in Wellington, Richard MacAlister, a marine bioligist also from Wellington and Aucklanders, Keith Chapman, school teacher, Don England plumber, Richard White builder, Don Wright spar maker, Owen Rutter school teacher, John Newton, lawyer, and myself, a concrete worker.
Peter had picked us from an initial pool of a couple of hundred yachtsmen who had wanted to join this epic yacht race. It had been a great summer previously, where we took Ceramco to Sydney to take part in the Sydney Hobart yacht race, winning it both over the line and on handicap. Then after the race, we took Ceramco on a tour of NZ to raise money for the campaign costs that had been underwritten by Tom Clark, the Chairman of the Ceramco group of companies.
In mid 1981 we packed Ceramco up, stuck her in a cradle and put her on the back of a very large container ship to be transported to the port of Philadelphia on the East Coast of the United States. Several weeks after she left Auckland, a bunch of us flew to Philadelphia to put the boat back together and sailed her across the Atlantic to the small port of Hamble which lies on the Southhampton waterway, where we based ourselves for the next three months prior to the start of the race. 22 days approximately into the first leg towards Cape Town on a balmy Monday morning, we were sailing in very steady trade winds towards Cape Town. The sea was a little lumpy, and the sky was clear. We were rocketing along under the number four genoa and a reef in the mainsail, when there was an almighty bang and crash from up top. Ceramco came upright and slowed. I didn’t need to look to know what had happened, we had broken our mast. God what a sinking feeling
that was, after all the time spent, all the promises, all the hopes and dreams. We sat there, 12 of us, many with tears in our eyes. It took us an hour or so to get the rig back on board, by that stage we had had time for a cup of tea. Blakey spoke to the crew and I’ll never forget his words “I don’t want anyone to become disillusioned about what has just happened. If you do become disillusioned, come and see me and we will get disillusioned together”. This was said with a very wry smile on his face. It took us approximately six hours to get a jury rig up and running so at least we Simon Gundry, 1981 – photo and caption courtesy Ceramco New Zealand crew info available via Sail-World. could sail somewhere. Then after a quick crew talk we decided instead of the easy option of heading to Monrovia to get a new mast there, we would plug on to Cape Town, as best we could, 4000 miles away. We arrived there some 49 days after leaving, and hearing the start gun in England. In Cape Town we stepped the new mast that was flown in from Auckland via London, and with the sad knowledge we had no hope of winning the race at all, we set off to complete the next three legs of the race. We won two of the next three legs, taking handicap honours. And in doing so, we won the Roaring 40’s Trophy which was for the quickest yacht through the Southern Ocean. I could write a book about this race and the adventures we had, and the great people we met. Many of them have become lifelong friends. Every year since 1982 the Ceramco crew has gathered on 21 September for a function called the Mast Falling Down Party and this year it will be the 40th anniversary. Where the crew will again gather, retell all the same stories and laugh at the same jokes that our families have been hearing for all those years. So where are we all now? Blakey died in the Amazon, our doctor Trevor Agnew went on to become a world renowned Cardiologist who went on to lead a team to do NZ’s first heart transplant. Paul von Zalinski has spent his entire life within the marine industry. Geoff Stagg went to work for Bruce Farr the designer of our yacht, in Annapolis, Maryland where he lives to this day, Richard Macalister went on to do a lot of yachting and is now the owner of a very successful marine company, Keith Chapman did another round the world race with Grant Dalton, his life ended far too young. Don England went back to being a plumber and ended up with a very successful plumbing company. Richard White continued sailing, and is now very successful in the real estate world. Don Wright spent many years overseas after that race, sailing large yachts, and he is now back in NZ working with his great friend Richard Macalister. OC Rutter spent more time sailing and then started a very successful marine apparel company, John Newton went back to the law and then got himself involved in the industrial real estate world. I did another campaign with Peter, and then went back to being a concrete worker. So that’s where it is to this day. All of us on that day in the mid-Atlantic learned how to pick ourselves up and carry on.
Accelerating success.
For Lease
94 Apollo Drive, Rosedale - 4 Star Green Building
1690 sqm floor plate - Highest quality office
Relocate your head office to what is currently known as the “3M Building”, the only 4-star green building on the North Shore. Level 2 is becoming available, so don’t delay, request further information and/or a viewing by appointment only.
These offices will exceed your expectations. Features include:
- High quality building specifications - 4 star green build rating - Take 850 sqm or 1690 sqm - 60 Carparks includes secure basement - Available early 2022 - Lift access available - Excellent high profile signage - First class security system, fibre and great natural light
Call the Joint Sole Agent, Janet Marshall on 021 684 775 for further information.
Green Star Standalone Building
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Janet Marshall 021 684 775 janet.marshall@colliers.com
850 sqm or 1690 sqm
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F3, 59 Apollo Drive, Rosedale
Modern Office with Exclusive Deck Area
Relocate your business to these trendy office premises which also includes a “pop top” office/meeting room or break out area with its own exclusive deck.
Attractive and efficient layout with good natural light and generous carparking. Close to cafes and public transport.
- 300 sqm plus exclusive deck area - Excellent fit out configuration - Modern offices with natural light - Easy walk to local cafes
Premises of this quality and size are rare, don’t delay call the Sole Agents for an exclusive viewing, Janet Marshall, 021 684 775 or Mike Ryan, 021 402 461.
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L2 breakout area/office & exclusive deck Excellent location 300 sqm office + 10 carparks
Janet Marshall 021 684 775 janet.marshall@colliers.com Mike Ryan 021 402 461 mike.ryan@colliers.com
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For Sale - Commercial Investment
Tenanted Investment Returning $68,120 pa + GST - New 5 Year Lease
Unit B4, 17 Corinthian Drive, Albany
Looking for a solid tenanted investment? This investment definitely ticks all the boxes. Located in the popular Corinthian Drive office park, Albany and adjacent to the Northern Motorway, this is a highly desirable area on Auckland’s North Shore.
The Corinthian Drive office park is one of the few gated and secure developments on the North Shore.
The Tenant has been trading for over 10 years and has been in the premises for over 4 years. Existing fit out is modern, air-conditioned and well suited to the Tenant’s business needs.
Contact the Sole Agents for further information and/or to arrange a viewing Janet Marshall, 021 684 775 or Mike Ryan, 021 402 461.
New 5 year lease term plus RORs
Personal Guarantees
Janet Marshall 021 684 775 janet.marshall@colliers.com
Returning net $68,120 pa + GST 227 sqm office + 7 carparks
Mike Ryan 021 402 461 mike.ryan@colliers.com
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For Sale
A Sound Tenanted Investment
Unit 3, 6 Omega Street, Rosedale
Looking for an investment with a national tenant? Currently returning net $45,000 + GST with a new 3.5 lease which commenced 2021 to an established audiology tenant. This well-known business has traded for over 30 years and provides 70 clinics with 200 staff throughout New Zealand.
The unit features ground floor office, road front exposure with dual entrances. This commercial hub benefits from easy access to the new Motorway North, West and the CBD as well as walking distance to excellent nearby amenities.
This solid investment will appeal to both first time investors, or those looking to add to an existing portfolio. Quality investments in this entry level dollar bracket are a rare offering on the North Shore. Our vendor’s instruction are clear “This property must sell”, all offers invited. Contact the Sole Agents for further information.
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Returning $45,000 net pa + GST
New lease to national audiology tenant
165 sqm ground floor office Rare opportunity to purchase within this size and dollar value
Janet Marshall 021 684 775 janet.marshall@colliers.com Kerry Cook 021 194 3949 kerry.cook@colliers.com
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Accelerating success.
FOR LEASE
Master Agency - 55 Corinthian Drive, Albany, Auckland 400 - 3,270sqm of premium office space
55 Corinthian is a new 5 Star Designed Greenstar building providing the best office accommodation in Albany. The availability presents a unique opportunity for the forward thinking business looking to relocate.
5 Star Green Rated Bulding 2 full or part floor options available Highly visible road frontage End of trip facilties Plenty of on-site parking available Matt Lamb 021 801 944 Chris Palmer 021 558 355
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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 Rangitoto College.
On each end, under Gillespie’s “Bonus fours,” the two bowls of each of the lead and two are measured before the threes and fours have played, and points or shots are awarded which count in the overall score. If a team has one bowl closest to the jack an extra point is awarded and if it’s two bowls closest then it’s two points.
Almost invariably the eventual winning team is that which has had the edge in bonus points.
In winning this year’s Winter Cup, the four of Peter Orgias, Ron Horne, Phil Chisholm and Allan Langley graphically illustrated what Gillespie was trying to achieve: the importance of front-end bowlers especially in fours, and the need for accurate draw bowls.
Orgias, who skipped the winning team, said it was blessed by having two excellent players up front in Chisholm and Langley, both of whom have been Harbour junior representatives. But he pointed out that playing draw bowls was also the strength of Horne and himself.
In the final the Orgias side beat club-mates, Leon Wech, Brian Nolan, Rick George and David Payne 24-19. Mairangi’s depth was further shown with Payne a replacement for an unavailable Kevin Cameron and with a third team from the club, skipped by Jim Price, in post-section play.
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
Mairangi Bays winning fours team with Bowls North Harbour president Maureen Taylor (who presented the cup) – Alan Langley, Phil Chisholm, Ron Horne, Peter Orgias (skip).
Howden and which included other centre title-holders in Bruce McClintock and Murray Vallance. Orgias rated the win, and the fact Mairangi had three teams in the last eight, as one of his most satisfying experiences in bowls. He only started playing 11 years ago because his body was having difficulty coping with his first love, golf, in which he once played off scratch. But he now finds he enjoys bowls almost as much as golf and like many who have made the switch finds a golf background helps get the right weight and green in bowls because of similarities to putting. Orewa also had a quinella in the women’s competition’s roundrobin. Elaine McClintock, Jan Harrison, Irene Donaldson and Kerin Roberts were first and in second place were Maureen Howden, Val Taylor, Christeen Dalzell and Mary Wright. Gillespie’s Bonus fours concept is also used in North Harbour’s Cadness Cup summer inter-club competition. However, among some traditionalists and sticklers for the letter of rules, it has had its critics and a few years ago there was an attempt to have it outlawed. On this occasion, though, its considerable popularity with bowlers themselves prevailed over the pedantic and the format has continued to thrive.
Visit: www.bowlsnorthharbour.com
Benefitz love producing books!
A growth area for local North Shore company Benefitz (also publishers of Channel Magazine) has been in the area of book production. This looks set to go up another level with the recent installation of their new B2 HP Indigo Digital Press.
“Our ability to print and finish books inhouse is a real strength, but so too is our vast experience and knowledge of book publishing,” explains Benefitz Managing Director Aidan Bennett. “We have a team with decades of experience producing books.”
“The books we produce are varied. Some come to us fully designed and we print and finish them. Some of our customers require assistance with the design as well. We also have the flexibility of printing the books locally if that is most cost-effective, or getting books printed offshore if we know there are considerable savings to be made. We work with several offshore companies.” The Takapuna Tram is an example of a children’s book printed recently at Benefitz with a true local flavour. The tram did once exist, between 1910 and 1927, it was part of the main public transport system on the Shore, running from Bayswater wharf through Belmont to Takapuna around Lake Pupuke to Milford. A poem written by Elizabeth Welsman Dawson in 1923 (grandmother of the author, Terry Carson), forms the text of the book. The tram was well known for being noisy, smokey and rattling as it travelled along the tracks – apparently there were plenty of complaints! The book is an illustrated humorous account from a Takapuna resident of what travelling on the tram was like. The Takapuna Tram is a case-bound book printed in-house by Benefitz on their digital presses. This would be a great Christmas gift for children, available through www.alibipress.co.nz. Benefitz has recently printed another updated version of Nadia Lim’s Let's Eat. Let’s Eat is a 256 page case-bound book also for the Christmas market. It is available in November from all good bookstores and also online. The team at Benefitz will also be helping Nadia with the distribution of online orders of this book. Visit: www.nadialim.com.
Elastic Island - Kingdom of Blong is a soft cover perfect-bound 168 page soft cover kids book that Benefitz has printed recently for a local publisher. Kingdom of Blong is the fifth in the Elastic Island Adventures children’s book series. This is a fantasy action-adventure book for 8-12 years olds that is set in the South Pacific. Kiri, Jed, and twins Emma and Ethan, discover an ‘elastic’ island that sends them pinging across the ocean to a variety of destinations. Visit: https://www.elasticisland.com/
Benefitz recently designed and printed a book called 'Three Brothers – The
adventures of Ebenezer, Gregory and William Norris in New
Zealand, 1851–1899’. This was written by Rick Norris, a retired solicitor and former senior partner in the Auckland firm Jackson Russell. Rick is a keen reader of history, collector of model soldiers and wargamer. He is also a great grandson of Captain William Norris. Roger Morris, a maritime artist of international repute, provided the illustrations for the book. This was a 218 page soft cover perfect bound book.
“Our ability to take a manuscript and images and assist with producing books both efficiently and economically is being appreciated by our customers,” adds Aidan Bennett. “We have the expertise to help people from all walks of life bring their publishing projects to fruition. This book for Rick Norris is a classic example. We also get a great deal of pleasure on helping people capture their own life and family stories. We can do this by working from prepared manuscripts or by offering our ‘My Life Story Book’ system as another option.”
Another book printed recently by Benefitz is The Unflinching Ash, by Angela Armstrong. This 368 page perfect-bound book was printed digitally. It has had good reviews, with one author saying “Armstrong’s language is rich and immersive, with a beautifully drawn cast of characters for readers to love and loathe. Her masterful story-telling is reminiscent of the legendary Sherryl Jordan, textured, thought-provoking, swoon-worthy and potent. The Unflinching Ash is sure to ignite hearts and imaginations.” The book is available online from www.angelaarmstrongbooks.com or from Wheelers, Amazon, Your Local Indie Bookstore, Fishpond, Barnes & Noble, Book Depository.
For more information on book production contact Aidan Bennett or Kent Bowyer-Sidwell at Benefitz – aidan@benefitz.co.nz / kent@benefitz.co.nz or phone 09-477-4700.
HP Indigo 10000 Press. HP INDIGO 10000 B2 DIGITAL PRESS
As this issue was going to press Benefitz was installing an HP Indigo B2 Digital Press, further strengthening the companies capability to print books, with advantages in quality and efficiency. Being digital and B2 in size (750mm x 530mm) the Indigo 10000 prints to the same size as the conventional offset printing machinery, but digitally, using the very robust Indigo ElectroInk liquid ink.
MY LIFE STORY BOOK SYSTEM
Benefitz has developed this system that simplifies the process for those wishing to tell and record their life stories. It enables the easy and cost-effective online production of an actual book and it will preserve the story online for generations to come. The 'My Life Story Book' System includes:- Book created easily using online system – loading content online; Hard copy books can be produced easily and economically from that content; Life story of the person is online forever; The Life Stories are fully searchable online; Online version of the book. For more information visit:
https://mylifestorybook.co.nz
My Life Story
David Greenwood Things you didn’t know about Poppi
For for my granddaughter Kate and grandsons Blake and Oscar. Also for Rachel and James. Hoping that they will find something of interest. With Love.
Lillian Bennett www.mylifestorybook.co.nz/lillianbennett Maureen Monk www.mylifestorybook.co.nz/ebooks/maureenmonk/ In Memory of my Claude 1927-2018 My Life Story | Fay Freeman ONZM Freeman ONZM FAY Everyone has a story. Fay Freeman ONZM has written her life story with the help of family at the age of 74. This book has been produced using this innovative ‘My Life Story Book’ system that enables both printed copies and online versions to be produced very economically. The aim is that the online version will remain online forever for the stories to be available for generations to come. Visit: www.mylifestorybook.co.nz/ebooks/freeman/ Fay Freeman ONZM Life is one long Adventure www.mylifestorybook.co.nz/ebooks/freeman/
Call for Entries!
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Mairangi Arts Centre is calling for entries from artists working in all media for the prestigious Hibiscus and Bays Art Awards.
This annual awards exhibition, sponsored by Auckland Council’s Hibiscus and Bays Local Board celebrates artistic and creative practices in New Zealand. Exhibitors will be selected by a panel of respected arts professionals. The work will be on display in the 8th Hibiscus and Bays Art Awards exhibition from 13 – 29 November 2021.
Prizes include: $1,000 (x3) cash prizes plus the opportunity to exhibit at Mairangi Arts Centre in 2022, Art sponsor vouchers for 2D, 3D categories Under 21 & People’s Choice Entries are open to artists throughout New Zealand. Entry deadline: Monday 11 October, 4pm Visit www.mairangiarts.co.nz for more information.
Images: (above) Gavin Chai, A Flight from Town (detail) (below) Kym Burke, On My Way Back
