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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 thought-provoking column for Channel ever since the very first issue (well over a decade ago!).

We are so blessed to live in this country, but…

Sorry about missing last month, I had a “Couldn’t think of anything to say moment”.

I cannot believe this absurd proposal by central Government and Minister Michael Woods with regard to Auckland Light Rail. When I first heard about this proposal the budget was sitting around $14-15 billion. Now, as recently as last week, I’ve heard the budget is sitting around $29 billion. The whole plan would disrupt Dominion Road, and the suburbs between the end of Dominion Road and the airport for, I should imagine, at least a decade. Another stupid idea, just like the cycle bridge that was proposed as an addition to the Harbour Bridge.

That was proposed at around $1 billion, but who knows how this would have ended up.

Central Government should be spending their money in this part of the country by upgrading the roads, such as Dome Valley, and the southern side of the Brynderwyns. There are accidents, some fatal, all the time. If I had a transport company or was driving for a living on those roads, then I would be having a crack at central Government for making me work in a dangerous environment.

While we are on about roads, I drove down Queen Street recently, just to have a look at what was going on. I was astounded by the barren wasteland that is our so called Golden Mile. It was lunchtime, and there was hardly a soul to be seen.

Lake Road traffic has finally been fixed, but it’s taken a pandemic to do it. It’s a much more pleasant experience driving along there at the moment. It must be all these people working at home or, I suppose, isolating.

I’m sad to say that we probably won’t be seeing the America’s Cup being defended in the Waitematā Harbour for the next few years, as it seems certain that the defence will be taken overseas. I know how much it captivates the New Zealand public when it is under way. We have all the usual moaning about it being a rich man’s sport in the lead-up, but when the races are on and you see those big graceful boats sailing around the course, most people are glued to their televisions, or out on the water, or watching from various vantage

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I had a wonderful crop in my garden this summer. I spent a bit of time during the last lockdown emptying out worm farms, digging over all the existing garden and completely clearing it. I planted capsicums, carrots, tomatoes, mint and parsley, rosemary, silver beet, iceberg lettuces and soft lettuces. I’ve spent the entire summer eating my five-a-day from it. A lot of people are moaning about the price of vegetables, but you can try growing your own; it’s very satisfying. You can grow a few things in pots if you don’t have enough space. Homegrown vegetables taste much better than the supermarket ones.

I’m absolutely saddened by the war in Europe at the moment, it is like watching World War II in colour, seeing those sophisticated beautiful Ukrainian cities that existed far before New Zealand came into being, being obliterated by the Russians, watching those Ukrainian people with not much more than a suitcase, leaving their homes and their country. It saddened me so much, I couldn’t even watch the news. God only knows where it is going to end. I’d love the opportunity to take a Ukrainian family into my home in Devonport, and help them find a new way of life away from the horrors of the Russian invasion. It saddens me to see all those beautiful little children toddling along with their mothers, not knowing where they will end up for the night, or indeed for their lifetimes. It is an absolute disgrace what is going on.

I am so fortunate that at the end of a summer’s day, I can walk down for a swim at my beloved Duders’ Beach and sit on the warm concrete and watch the boats. It helps to keep my mind off the horrors of what is going on in Europe. We are so blessed to live in this country, where at these times, the tyranny of distance is a wonderful thing.

Publisher's note: We are so thrilled to have our award-winning columnist back this issue we've treated him to this prime spot in the magazine. Love your work Mr G! Just one point though... I think the Auckland Light Rail project is more expensive because it is going underground along Dominion Road to avoid disruption as much as possible.

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CHANNEL MAGAZINE COMMUNITY CALENDAR

April 2022

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If you would like to include your event please email details to: kim@channelmag.co.nz

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30th April Monday

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Children play and create with clay! With Jill McNaughton – Mairangi Art Centre, Mairangi Bay 4.30pn Summer Fun Preschool Play – Sylvan Park, Milford 10am

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Matrilineal - The Depot, Devonport 5 Denis Bourke Paintings - The Depot, Devonport Bobbie Gray – Insignificant Other The Depot, Devonport Advanced Watercolours – Mairangi Arts Centre, Mairangi Bay 1pm Carpet Bowls – Glenfield Senior Club, 7 Mayfield Road, Glenfield 1pm Snooker - Glenfield Senior Club, 7 Mayfield Road, Glenfield 1pm

Sign & Rhyme Classes for Babies & Toddlers – Meadowood Community House, Rosedale 9.30am Summer Fun Preschool Play – Kennedy Park, Castor Bay 10am Matrilineal - The Depot, Devonport Denis Bourke Paintings - The Depot, Devonport Bobbie Gray – Insignificant Other - The Depot, Devonport Exploring Acrylics – Mairganig Arts Centre, Mairangi Bay 9.30am Carpet Bowls – Glenfield Senior Club, 7 Mayfield Road, Glenfield 10am Cards – Glenfield Senior Club, 7 Mayfield Road, Glenfield 1pm

Summer Fun Preschool Play – Sunnynook Park, Sunnynook 10am

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Matrilineal - The Depot, Devonport Denis Bourke Paintings - The Depot, Devonport Bobbie Gray – Insignificant Other The Depot, Devonport Carpet Bowls – Glenfield Senior Club, 7 Mayfield Road, Glenfield 1pm Snooker - Glenfield Senior Club, 7 Mayfield Road, Glenfield 1pm

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Summer Fun Preschool Play – Sylvan Park, Milford 10am Weekly Drama Classes (ages 5-10) - Tim Bray Youth Theatre – – East Coast Bays Community Centre – Browns Bay 4pm Matrilineal - The Depot, Devonport Denis Bourke Paintings - The Depot, Devonport Bobbie Gray – Insignificant Other - The Depot, Devonport Carpet Bowls – Glenfield Senior Club, 7 Mayfield Road, Glenfield 10am Cards – Glenfield Senior Club, 7 Mayfield Road, Glenfield 1pm

After-School Drama Classes for Ages 5-10 – St Georges Presbyterian Church – Takapuna 4pm Matrilineal - The Depot, Devonport Denis Bourke Paintings - The Depot, Devonport Bobbie Gray – Insignificant Other The Depot, Devonport

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Hit The Stage! Drama Holiday 19 Programme (Ages 7-9) – The Rose Birkenhead United Premier Centre, Belmont 9am Men’s Northern League Home Matrilineal - The Depot, Devonport Games - Shepherds Park, Beach Haven Denis Bourke Paintings - The Depot, 3pm Devonport Bobbie Gray – Insignificant Other The Depot, Devonport Carpet Bowls – Glenfield Senior Club, 7 Mayfield Road, Glenfield 1pm Snooker - Glenfield Senior Club, 7 Mayfield Road, Glenfield 1pm

Feral Theatre Collective 20 Presents The Bear – The PumpHouse, Takapuna Matrilineal - The Depot, Devonport Denis Bourke Paintings - The Depot, Devonport Bobbie Gray – Insignificant Other The Depot, Devonport Carpet Bowls – Glenfield Senior Club, 7 Mayfield Road, Glenfield 10am Cards – Glenfield Senior Club, 7 Mayfield Road, Glenfield 1pm

Feral Theatre Collective 21 Presents The Bear – The PumpHouse, Takapuna 60s Up Takapuna/Devonport – St Joseph’s Church Hall, new members welcome 10.30am Matrilineal - The Depot, Devonport Bobbie Gray – Insignificant Other The Depot, Devonport

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Shakespeare in a Week (school 27 holiday programme) – The PumpHouse, Takapuna Working with theatre Test with Cath Boniface Workshop - The PumpHouse, Takapuna 7pm Carpet Bowls – Glenfield Senior Club, 7 Mayfield Road, Glenfield 10am Cards – Glenfield Senior Club, 7 Mayfield Road, Glenfield 1pm Matrilineal - The Depot, Devonport

Shakespeare in a Week (school 28 holiday programme) – The PumpHouse, Takapuna Matrilineal - The Depot, Devonport

Shakespeare in a Week (school 26 holiday programme) – The PumpHouse, Takapuna Matrilineal - The Depot, Devonport Carpet Bowls – Glenfield Senior Club, 7 Mayfield Road, Glenfield 1pm Snooker - Glenfield Senior Club, 7 Mayfield Road, Glenfield 1pm

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Lighting Design for Theatre with 3 Julia Rutherford Workshop – The PumpHouse, Takapuna 11am Browns Bay Sunday Market – Browns Bay 6.30am Devonport All Ages Roller Skating Classes – Devonport Community House, Devonport 3.30pm Crystal Visions Holistic Market – Milford Senior Citizens Hall – 10am Come and meet retired racing Greyhounds - Petstock Constellation Drive, 11am

North Shore Home & Garden Show 8 2022 – Eventfinda Stadium, Wairau Valley 10am Food Truck Collective Devonport – Woodall Park, Devonport 5pm Matrilineal - The Depot, Devonport Denis Bourke Paintings - The Depot, Devonport Bobbie Gray – Insignificant Other The Depot, Devonport

The Devonport Swap Shop 9 Devonport Community House, 1-4pm Matrilineal - The Depot, Devonport Denis Bourke Paintings - The Depot, Devonport Bobbie Gray – Insignificant Other The Depot, Devonport

Browns Bay Sunday Market 10 – Browns Bay 6.30am Devonport All Ages Roller Skating Classes – Devonport Community House, Devonport 3.30pm

Good Friday

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Crystal Visions Holistic Market 16 – Milford Senior Citizens Hall – 10am Matrilineal - The Depot, Devonport Denis Bourke Paintings - The Depot, Devonport Bobbie Gray – Insignificant Other The Depot, Devonport

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Feral Theatre Collective 22 Presents The Bear – The PumpHouse, Takapuna Food Truck Collective Milford – Milford Reserve 5pm Matrilineal - The Depot, Devonport Bobbie Gray – Insignificant Other The Depot, Devonport

Feral Theatre Collective Presents 23 The Bear – The PumpHouse, Takapuna Hit The Stage! Drama Holiday Programme (Ages 7-9) – The Rose Centre, Belmont 9am Matrilineal - The Depot, Devonport Birkenhead United Premier Men’s Northern League Home Games Shepherds Park, Beach Haven 3pm

Feral Theatre Collective 24 Presents The Bear – The PumpHouse, Takapuna Browns Bay Sunday Market – Browns Bay 6.30am

Shakespeare in a Week (school 29 holiday programme) – The PumpHouse, Takapuna Matrilineal - The Depot, Devonport

Shakespeare in a Week (school holiday programme) – The PumpHouse, Takapuna Pop & Rock Vinyl Record Sale – Highbury Community House, Birkenhead 10am Crystal Visions Holistic Market – Milford Senior Citizens Hall – 10am Huge Pop and Rock Vinyl Record Sale – St Anne’s Hall, Browns Bay 9am The 21/22 Round North Head Classic Swim – Windsor Reserve, Devonport 7.30am Matrilineal - The Depot, Devonport Tuatara Basketball First Game Eventfinda Stadium 7.30pm

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Voice Workshop with May 1 Linda Cartwright – The PumpHouse, Takapuna 10.30am Browns Bay Sunday Market – Browns Bay 6.30am Crystal Visions Holistic Market – Milford Senior Citizens Hall – 10am

The Dice Show: Shore Funny!

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Birkenhead United Premier Men’s Northern League Home Games - Shepherds Park, Beach Haven 3pm Matrilineal - The Depot, Devonport Denis Bourke Paintings - The Depot, Devonport Bobbie Gray – Insignificant Other The Depot, Devonport

Working in the Intimate Zone with Jennifer Te Atamira Ward-Lealand – The PumpHouse, Takapuna 11am NZ String Quartet/National Tour – Holy Trinity Church Devonport 7.30pm Crystal Visions Holistic Market – Milford Senior Citizens Hall – 10am Devonport Market – Devonport Ferry Terminal – 9am Huge Pop and Rock Vinyl Record Sale – St Anne’s Hall, Browns Bay 9am Matrilineal - The Depot, Devonport Denis Bourke Paintings - The Depot, Devonport Bobbie Gray – Insignificant Other - The Depot, Devonport

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FROM THE EDITOR

Janet Marshall

Members of the Channel Mag team: Aidan Bennett, Kim McIntosh and Liz Cannon.

Itching to travel!

Wow, it’s April already! 2022 is moving on quickly which some may say is a good thing.

The challenges continue.

A focus for this issue is on travel and transport.

As part of this focus, we are celebrating the great kiwi road trip. Coincidentally, Michelle and I were keen on a change of scenery so in March we did over 4000km driving from Takapuna to Central Otago; a great road trip that has inspired my feature in this issue. We also chat to some wellknown Shore people about their own favourite kiwi road trips. These ‘roadies’ have become a pretty good substitute as we see more of our backyard with borders closed.

The travel industry has been decimated over the past two years. As the world starts to return to some sort of normality we asked Mary Buckley of Shore Travel in Milford – a great supporter of the magazine – to provide a feature for April.

Many will be itching to start travelling overseas and Mary and her team have some great options to consider.

For something a bit different this month our local MP Simon Watts has done the interviewing job for us and put some questions to new National Party leader Christopher Luxon who is doing an excellent job in helping to turn the

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Mother’s Day is in early May, so we also provide some ideas on how you can be well prepared to spoil Mum on Sunday May 8th. You don’t need to leave the Shore to spoil mum. Love my mum!

During our stay down south Michelle and I did quite a bit of cycling on our electric bikes. We did a day on the new Lake Dunstan Trail between Cromwell and Clyde that was fantastic. Over the past year I have taken on the role of co-chairing (with Craig Donaldson) an initiative to build a similar trail (we reckon better!) between Puhoi and Mangawhai, via Warkworth, Matakana, Leigh, Pakiri, Te Arai etc. The trust is creating a world class 117km trail right on our doorstep just to the north. It’s exciting. Visit: www.mctt.org.nz to find out more. Shore people will love it!

Hope you enjoy this issue. Have a great April.

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Joe Davis talks 'Silver Linings' at BEN Breakfast North Harbour Club’s Business Excellence Network (BEN) Breakfast series, held at Regatta Bar & Eatery in Takapuna, has become a hugely popular business event on the Shore. Just under the allowed 100 guests were treated to a lovely brekkie and an excellent presentation from guest speaker Joe Davis on Tuesday 8th March. The event was MC’d by Jo-Anne Thomas, partner at Schnauer & Co. Shore local Joe Davis is a director of Nanogirl Labs and a co-author of the book ‘Silver Linings’, a book of incredible business stories of hope and optimism during the Covid-19 period. Joe Davis told Nanogirl Labs' amazing story – how they could have closed their doors and headed home as Covid-19 lockdowns came along. Instead, they made a choice to change direction, tripled their staff headcount, took on new premises, built a full production studio and went to market.

They are growing fast, with thousands of subscribers across 76 countries around the world. BEN Breakfasts sponsors are BDO, Westpac, Schnauer & Co, Continental Cars BMW as well as Regatta Bar & Eatery. Proceeds from these events go towards the North Harbour Club’s AIMES Awards.

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A muddy good time - fun at the new pump track, Woodall Park The deluge on Monday 21st March didn't deter these hardy mountain bike enthusiasts, already super keen to make the very best use of the fantastic new pump track in Narrowneck. This long-awaited and much-needed addition to the community has been driven by Bob McGuigan and Devonport Rotary with the generous support of many key helpers. Expert retired Master Builder Peter Clayton and keen locals built the timber jump start, an awesome tough structure which forms the main feature of the park, with all timber and hardware generously supplied

by Devonport Timber. Gill and Gundry and Brett Garea supplied bobcat earth movers, with Warren Gill on site responsible for the on-going shaping of the tracks. Tree and shrub planting will follow soon, with support from Restoring Takarunga Hauraki, plus the final touches to an accidental extra track near the Squash Club named 'Gundry’s Mistake'! A huge communitywide effort has seen the project nearly through to completion and clearly, the kids just love it already! Keep an eye on the Devonport Locals FB page for calls to action for working bees planned for the final push.

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OUT & ABOUT ON THE SHORE

Oceanbridge 25th Anniversary Golf Tournament supports St John Takapuna-based international shipping and logistics company Oceanbridge held its 25th charity golf tournament at Akarana Golf Club on 10th March. The tournament was well attended, with generous support from their many supporters and sponsors. The competition was followed by 19th-hole refreshments, a buffet dinner, prize giving and presentations. Oceanbridge is extremely active in the local community, and the annual Oceanbridge charity event has raised significant funds for many different Kiwi causes over the last quarter century, with St John's being the very well-deserving recipient charity this year. Oceanbridge employs an experienced team of over 140 staff, with offices in Takapuna, Tauranga, Napier and Christchurch along with another seven agents throughout the country. With worldwide contacts to assist your business grow in the International market, whether you need to move multiple containers or a small package around the world, support local and contact Oceanbridge!

Bridget Mullen, Natasha Platt and Mark Burgess.

Dan van Gils, Olly Wolf, Blake Douglas and Scott Wilson.

Humphrey Shand, Campbell Sheild, Sarah Uasike, Andrew Payne and Jason Pery.

Stephen Hansen, Martin Bartholomew, Greg Moore and Craig Pattison.

East Coast Bays (09) 479 5956

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Dan Van Gils, Billy Speedy, Ryan Scott, Scott Wilson and Jimmy Speedy.

John da Silva, Chris Blair and Matt Wallace.

Olly Wolf, Jeremy Ashcroft, Garth Bradford, Bridget Mullen, Natasha Platt, Mike Badger and Bill Speedy.

You can count on us every step of the way

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LOOKING BACK

Historic Shore Photo Challenge - Win a night out on us!

We love looking back at old photos of the Shore! Below are ten historic photos that caught our eye, all located in the North Shore area. Your challenge, should you choose to accept it: Name each location and identify the iconic aspect of all ten historical images. Win one of three $100 vouchers to dine out at one of our local eateries.

To go into the draw, simply send your answers to us at Channel Magazine. Email answers to kim@channelmag.co.nz by April 20th or post your answers to: Channel Mag Old Photo Comp, PO Box 33-1630, Takapuna. You must include your name, suburb and phone number with your entry.

All correct entries will go into the draw for a maximum of three prizes. The publisher reserves the right to make the full and final decision on the three lucky winners – good luck!

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PERFORMING ARTS NEWS: THE PUMPHOUSE THEATRE

PERFORMING ARTS NEWS: THE ROSE CENTRE

News from The PumpHouse from James Bell

Kia Ora, Theatre Lovers!

Introducing The PumpHouse Masterclass Season

This month at The Rose Centre with Michelle Male, Performing Arts and Community Co-ordinator

James Bell.

We are excited to have gathered together local professionals who are experts in their creative fields for The PumpHouse Masterclass Season.

The season aims to uplift our creative community and help add to their craft when they may be feeling a little lacklustre after the past two years of many cancellations in the event industry.

Whether you are a beginner or have been doing it for years, these workshops will be a massive creative refresh and hopefully encourage people to keep creating theatre through these tough times.

All workshops will take place at The PumpHouse Theatre, and prices vary from $25.00 - $99.00 Season details: Working in the Intimate Zone with Jennifer Te Atamira WardLealand, Sat 2nd April 2022, 11:00am - 12:30pm Lighting Design for Theatre with Julia Rutherford, Sun 3rd April 2022, 11:00am - 3:00pm

The Rose Centre and Kai Tahi for Communities Caring for its neighbourhood.

The Kai Tahi for Communities team of volunteers prepared 156 delicious meals at the Rose Centre recently. These were delivered to the elderly or families in need. hello@kai4communities.org Kai Tahi at The Rose Centre.

What's On April-June Te Ao Mātauranga workshops. Don’t miss these series of kōrero or wānanga leading up to Matariki led by master storyteller, educator and carver Natanahira Pona.

Email: toiwhakairo@lakehousearts.org.nz 16th April Altitudepole.co.nz

Character Workshop with Meg Andrews, Sun 15th May 2022, 11:00am - 5:00pm

It’s the School Holidays 19th - 23rd April -Tim Bray Theatre Company “Hit the Stage” Contact: youth.theatre@timbray.org.nz or 09 486 2261 26th - 30th April - National Youth Theatre AllStars musical theatre holiday programme! "Abracadabra!

Shazam!” Enrol at www.nyt.nz/allstars "

What’s On? If you are after a workshop for the kids, then look no further than our famous Shakespeare in a Week – a fun five-day school holiday programme to learn all about Shakespeare. 26th-30th April.

Feral Theatre Collective presents The Bear, by Anton Chekhov, on 20-24 April. When a landowner calls to demand money owed to him by her late husband, a widow pleads to be left alone, with hilarious consequences. Chekhov’s comic masterpiece.

Spacious community lounge for hire, only $5 per hour. Lounge with two double French doors opening onto a deck and pretty courtyard available for hire early morning until 2pm.

Help us make more friends! Keep an eye out for the "1000 Friends" campaign we are launching soon: the more people who join Friends of The PumpHouse, the more stable our funding is in these uncertain times. Plus, it's just 67 cents a week!

You’ll join a community of artists and theatre lovers who play a special role in supporting our vision to be a thriving performing arts space for Auckland.

Visit https://pumphouse.co.nz/join to join online or find out more.

Cheers, James Bell.

Auckland Fringe Festival Extravaganza: The Rose Centre is an Auckland Fringe Festival Satellite and we need volunteers to help with various jobs to support live performance.

Contact Michelle hello@rosecentre.co.nz

Working with Theatre Text with Cath Boniface, Wed 27th April 2022, 7:00pm - 10:00pm Voice Workshop with Linda Cartwright, Sun 1st May 2022, 10:30am - 12:30pm Shakespeare Masterclass with Mags Delaney-Moffatt, Sat 7th May 2022, 10:00am - 5:00pm (with an evening performance at 7pm)

BOOKINGS: 09 489 8360 or pumphouse.co.nz

Look forward to meeting you at the Rose Centre soon.

Email: hello@rosecentre.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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Michelle Male

AUCKLAND GUITAR SCHOOL

DEPOT ARTSPACE

Auckland Guitar School with Dylan Kay

Write Your first song (part 2)

Depot Artspace with Amy Saunders

Dylan Kay

Following on from last month, let’s add words (lyrics) to your verse and chorus chord progressions.

As before, analysing some classic songs (eg Beatles, or any music you love) with reference to what follows is also very valuable.

We’ll start with the plot. What is your song about? It should focus on one idea/story, and you should be able to explain it in one descriptive sentence. Write this down.

The title of the song should be short and memorable (like a headline). Grab the listener’s attention and let them know what the song is about. Write this down.

The chorus is the part everyone sings, and usually contains the title.

Make it short and memorable, singable, and use repetition.

The verse tells the story of the song – the who, what, where. Be specific, paint a picture and fill in the details. (Try and come up with a great first line!)

This whole process could be done in one session if you set yourself a time limit (eg 5-10 minutes for each section).

Once you have your lyrics, record the chords from Part 1 and experiment by singing a melody to them. There’s no right or wrong answer here – follow your ears! If you’re not a singer, you have two options – have someone else sing the song, or learn to sing.

The chorus is the part everyone sings, and usually contains the title.

Make it short and memorable…

Just like your guitar playing, song writing takes practice – the more you write, the better your songs will become, and as you learn more skills in your guitar lessons, you’ll have more musical tools to use.

As ever, don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’d like help with your song writing!

See you next month!

Depot Artspace, Devonport

Amy Saunders

Despite the strange and disrupted times we’re living through there seems to be no shortage of happenings in the creative community. The gallery has been buzzing with lots of interest in some new and exciting artists that we’re supporting and it’s been great to see our new in-house Studio Engineer, Noah Page, bringing in some exciting projects and musicians to the recently reconfigured studio spaces.

Depot Sound has been humming with activities and bookings recently. We have some exciting news to announce soon but in the meantime, feel free to get in touch with us with your music or sound needs, whether you need a space to rehearse, to cut a mix or discuss a project. Contact our in-house engineer Noah Page at noah@depotsound.co.nz or call 021685070 www.depotsound.co.nz Wayfind Creative is going from strength to strength as a creative careers programme.

We are continuing to add new modules and bespoke elements to the programme to look after each independent creative who joins.

Here’s a screenshot from our first “Creative Lounge” session led by Andrew Tui which was super engaging and inspiring! If you would like to take your creative career to the next level, check us out: www.wayfindcreative.co.nz ArtsLab If you are on Job Seeker support you have to complete a compulsory job seekers course, so why not opt for one that specifically caters to those in the creative industries like yourself? Following the introductory workshop, ArtsLab offers six months of ongoing job search support, a large network of creatives, subject matter experts and expertise to support you in your personal and professional development. Check out more here: www.depotartspace.co.nz/artslab Depot Galleries We have three unique exhibitions lined up for April! Check out our events page for full details and also the online gallery to view our online stockroom and past exhibitions. www.depotartspace.co.nz/events (Events Page) and www.depotartspacegallery.com (Online gallery)

Dylan Kay, Auckland Guitar School, Howick and Takapuna, Auckland "Transform your playing."

09 533 5246 www.aucklandguitarschool.co.nz

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ANDREW DORREEN

Full Site, Fully Renovated With Gorgeous Views 38 SEACLIFFE AVENUE, TAKAPUNA Located in the enviable seaward side position of Seacliffe Avenue, number 38 is a completely reworked fully renovated 1960's concrete block and brick home which presents as new inside and out, with views of Rangitoto rivalled by few homes in the area. This perfect family home consists of 317m² (approx.) of floor area on its large 675sqm site. Built over two spacious levels, the home offers four bedrooms plus an office and two living areas with expansive decking.

The main living is all about the views! This open plan living area spans the width of the home and offers a large kitchen/dining and lounge area that flows out to expansive decking which brings in elevated framed views of Rangitoto and the Gulf (which are protected via height restriction of the property in front). All new cabinetry, appliances plus very large scullery, make this kitchen space lovely to entertain and prepare food in. There are two double bedrooms on this floor, with the master suite benefiting from good views and offering

a walk-in wardrobe and lovely ensuite. The second bedroom is a good size with its own study nook, walk-in robe and semi-ensuite.

On the ground floor, you have two large double bedrooms which share a completely renovated bathroom. A generous second lounge with sea views flows out perfectly to a large pool with a brand new heat pump and landscaped grounds. This living area provides children with an ideal separate entertaining area away from the main home. Generous double garaging with ample storage, plus parking for another two cars inside the secure auto gates complete this great home.

Buyers looking to upgrade to the seaward side of Seacliffe, but not the waterfront price tag must be sure to view this property. This package is all new and ready for you to just move in and start living the ultimate lifestyle.

A short walk will have you at Narrow Neck beach in under five minutes. www.precision.net.nz/ID #531372

Andrew Dorreen / Precision Real Estate Ltd MREINZ Licenced under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 Email: andrew@precision.net.nz / Phone: 021 747 334 / www.precision.net.nz / www.andrewdorreen.com

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ANDREW DORREEN

Spectacular 1,216sqm Estate with Private Beach Access 315A BEACH ROAD, CAMPBELLS BAY Located just one back from the sands of Campbells Bay beach, and on the most postcard-perfect parcel of land, this spectacular 10-year-old home presents well and would have to be one of the more unique and sought-after properties to come to the market in 2022.

Offering an expansive rear lawn thanks to the dwelling being set back on the site, there is plenty of room to play and a simply gorgeous outlook as a result. Private beach access will have you on the beach in under one minute, plus it's wide enough to store water toys like dingy, kayaks and the like securely for ease of access.

The home offers four bedrooms, three full bathrooms (two of which are ensuited) plus a separate powder room over its two floors. Living is on the ground floor and the indoor-outdoor flow is spectacular to outdoor covered decking and landscaped grounds including spa pool.

The kitchen, dining and lounge flow well and are a great size for entertaining, and this space opens onto another lounge offering good

separation for children and adults if required. There is an ensuited downstairs guest room plus a separate powder room that completes the ground floor.

On the upper level, you have two large double bedrooms fronting the sea and overlooking the lawn at the rear of the property. You can hear and see the water which gives you an idea of just how close you really are! The master suite offers a large walk-in wardrobe and good size ensuite. The second and third bedrooms share a good-sized family bathroom ensuring the children are catered for.

The property is well built of pine weatherboard and is double glazed plus it has a gas fire, and HRV system for good airflow.

This is an enviable package and being one back from the beach with private beach access makes it one of the most exciting listings to come to the market in 2022! www.precision.net.nz/ID #530874

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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INVESTING WITH DABS CONSULTING

A day in the life of a DABS Commercial Property Manager

An interview with Jacqui Jackaman, Commercial Property Manager As a property manager looking after multi-occupied buildings my role is to ensure that the buildings are well maintained, meet health and safety regulations and that occupiers’ expectations are met.

I have been in New Zealand for 17 years, arriving from the UK in 2005 where I worked for the Government holding Jacqui Jackaman, various roles including dealing Commercial Property Manager. with the British Grand Prix, Tour De France and spending five years working in ministerial offices.

After a varied career, turning my hand to become a commercial property manager was a pivot on my career journey. When the opportunity was presented to work at DABS, I thought why not? I love a challenge and dealing with people, so I joined DABS when the company was established in 2015.

I quickly realised that no two days are ever the same. I visit our sites regularly, speaking with our occupiers to understand their requirements and to find solutions to any building related matters.

There are so many benefits from building a strong relationship with our occupiers and contractors.

Gaining the trust of the occupiers is extremely important and can prove to be invaluable when negotiating lease renewals and rent reviews.

Meeting occupiers with the intention of resolving a building related matter can lead to a discussion about an early lease renewal or extension, which improves the performance of the building for the Limited Partnership.

Over the years I have formed strong working relationships with our suppliers and contractors, which is paramount when a contractor is urgently needed, especially out of hours. We also aim to ensure that all our contractors provide a quality service at competitive rates and are reliable.

Keeping our buildings maintained to a high standard is a very important part of my role. Ensuring that regular maintenance is carried out on all our onsite systems is an ongoing task, especially in preparation for the annual building WOFs. We ensure our buildings

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are well presented and, at a minimum, undertake an annual building wash which can be challenging. For one building, the contractor arranges for specialised paragliders to be flown up from Wellington to clean the back of the building as the space is too tight for a cherry picker!

I am the 24 hour/seven days a week contact for our occupiers.

This means that I may receive phone calls at any point in the day or night from occupiers or emergency services about a range of issues. For example, one Friday evening, an occupier reported liquid pumping up through the drains into the basement carpark in one of our buildings. I called one of our trusted drainage companies, who met me on site the following morning. It’s not really the call-out you want to make, let alone at 6.30am on a Saturday morning. I expressed my appreciation to the team on site.

On another occasion, the power had failed in one of our restaurants on a Saturday evening and the occupier was unable to locate their meter. I hold the keys for the communal area including the switchboard room, so I drove to the restaurant. When I arrived on site the restaurant was packed with diners sitting in complete darkness and looking at me as though I was their saviour about to make it possible for them to receive their meals. I didn’t have property plans on me so I dropped the keys off, thinking that the occupier’s electrician who was on site would be able to resolve the issue. On Sunday morning at 7.30am I received a desperate call from the occupier explaining their electrician couldn’t find the meter, so they had to close. Our electrician quickly located the meter and resolved the problem, enabling the restaurant to open for lunch on Sunday.

I will never forget the call I had one Christmas Eve when we had just sat down as a family for dinner. A restaurant occupier called to say that the communal building lights had failed so it looked like their restaurant was closed for the evening. Again, I was able to call upon one of our reliable contractors, thanks to the many years taken to build trusted relationships. Fortunately, I wasn’t let down on Christmas Eve and the lights were restored. This led to a happy occupier who was still able to trade on a very busy night. Despite the odd hours, I know that if we can meet our occupier expectations and support them in successfully operating, then my job is making a difference.

We oversee these buildings on behalf of our investors and my main goal is to ensure that they are well managed and maintained, enhancing their long-term performance.

Our Limited Partnerships are managed by a dedicated team, generate monthly distributions and have the potential for capital gains. If you are looking to invest in commercial property, we would welcome the opportunity to meet with you. We are local after all, located conveniently in Milford.

For further information or to discuss our current investor offer please contact: Lara Weaver General Manager e. lara@dabsconsulting.nz m. 021 230 5989 145 Kitchener Road, Milford www.dabsconsulting.nz

DABS Commercial properties held in separate Limited Partnerships

78 Apollo 78 Apollo Drive, Albany, Drive, Albany, Auckland Auckland

5-7 Corinthian 5-7 Corinthian Drive, Albany, Drive, Albany, Auckland Auckland

GtRd, South Rd, Penrose, Auckland 531 Gt 531 South Penrose, Auckland

1 Kawakawa Pl, Westgate, Auckland 1 Kawakawa Pl, Westgate, Auckland

5-7 Omega 5-7 Omega Street, Street, Albany,Albany, Auckland Auckland

751-759751-759 Main Street, Main Street, Palmerston Palmerston North North

200 Broadway 200 Broadway & 591 Main & 591St, Main Palmerston St, Palmerston North North

156 Central Park Henderson, Drive, Henderson, Auckland 156 Central Park Drive, Auckland

585 Main 585Street, Main Street, Palmerston Palmerston North North

16-22 Omega 16-22 Omega Street, Street, Albany,Albany, Auckland Auckland

4 John 4Glenn John Ave, Glenn Albany, Ave, Albany, Auckland Auckland

91-93 Central Park Drive, Auckland 91-93 Central Park Henderson, Drive, Henderson, Auckland

SERVICES provided by DABS - Helping Investors Invest

Selecting a Property All properties offered by DABS have been carefully chosen in terms of quality location, building, tenant and pricing. Detailed due diligence is carried out before properties are offered to our investors. Continued financial growth is a key focus.

Investing in a Property Investing with DABS allows qualified investors to purchase property assets of greater significance in value and scale.

Managing a Property DABS offers a rigorous commercial property management service that aims to minimise risk, maximise rental income, reduce operating costs, enhance property values and improve occupancy retention levels.

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OBITUARY – COLIN HARVEY ONZM

The Shore loses a business giant Well known North Shore businessman and North Harbour Business Hall of Fame Laureate Colin Harvey, ONZM, passed away in late January.

Colin, who lived in Castor Bay, died as the result of a drowning accident near his holiday home at Langs Beach, a place he loved for 30 years, where he enjoyed fishing, diving, swimming and family time.

Colin was widely respected in the New Zealand agricultural industry. He started animal Colin Harvey ONZM. health company Ancare in 1985 – reportedly with a mortgage on his house and $15,000 in holiday pay. The North Shore based company grew to be hugely successful, a leader in the animal health industry, supplying animal healthcare products to the New Zealand market and internationally – gaining significant market share across several animal health categories in the face of strong competition.

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Originally from a family of dairy farmers in Taranaki, Colin graduated with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science from Massey University and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland.

He then worked in management roles in the animal health sector in both New Zealand and Australia before founding Ancare.

In 2007 Colin sold the trading assets of Ancare to Merial, a multi-national animal health company.

Merial went on to acquire the remaining R&D assets of Ancare from Colin in 2014.

Merial was then acquired by Boehringer Ingelheim International in 2017.

Colin's massive contributions to the agriculture and animal welfare sectors were recognised in 2008, when he was made an Officer of NZ Order of Merit (ONZM) in the New Years Honours.

Originally from a family of dairy farmers in Taranaki, Colin graduated with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science from Massey University and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland.

Colin Harvey was inducted into the North Shore Business Hall of Fame in 2009 and was a strong supporter of this entity changing to become the North Harbour Business Hall of Fame in 2016, administered by the North Harbour Club Charitable Trust, of which he was a member. Together with his wife Mary, he has been a regular attendee of both Hall of Fame and North Harbour Club events for many years.

Despite selling his Ancare, Colin kept close links to the agri-sector buying and farming the 6639-hectare Lake McKay Station in Wanaka, funding and chairing Country TV, as well as being a council member of Massey University. In recent years he also chaired the growth of several new companies including the Hobbiton scenic attraction, and biotech start-ups Mastaplex, CertusBio and Orbis.

“Colin’s tragic passing has been a huge shock to the North Harbour Club and our thoughts are with Mary and his wider family,” said North Harbour Club Life Member, Gary Monk, in early February.

“He was one of the Shore’s business giants who has continued to give back to his local community and also to the agri-sector that he was so involved in for over 50 years. He was an exceptional man. His passing will obviously leave a big hole in so many areas."

Colin Harvey is survived by his wife Mary, as well as four children and nine grandchildren. Our condolences go to Mary and the Harvey family.

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Situated on a prime Milford corner site, The Juliet is located across the road from North Shore Hospital and Smales Farm with its business centre, eateries, medical facilities and transport hub at your doorstep as well as being a mere four-minute drive to Milford beach.

• One bedroom - from $875,000 • Two bedrooms - from $1,645,000 (including car park) • Three bedrooms/dual key option - from $2,295,000 (including car park)

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THE FIRST FULLY ELECTRIC BMW SAV #BORNELECTRIC

Choosing the new way of doing things doesn’t mean sacrificing the best parts of what went before.

Meet the all-new iX3, the first fully electric BMW SAV. Blending sheer driving pleasure with the advantages of an SAV. With an electric range of up to 460km*, The iX3 delivers uncompromised emission-free electric excellence.

The BMW iX3. Born Electric.

Visit Continental Cars BMW to find out more.

Continental Cars BMW 45 - 65 Wairau Road, Wairau Valley, North Shore. (09) 488 2000 continentalcarsbmw.co.nz

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

Raisin the Bar

Daily Bread scoops top award at NZ Hot Cross Bun competition Daily Bread’s recipe for hot cross buns this year is something quite special.

So much so, they’ve taken out the top award at the 2022 Great NZ Hot Cross Bun competition, run by the Baking Industry Association of New Zealand (BIANZ). This year they’ve made them entirely out of sourdough, with a focus on making them sticky and golden on the outside, moist and fragrant on the inside.

To get the scoop, we sat down with Lorenzo Romano and Benjamin Eyres, the pastry chef masterminds from Daily Bread who created the winning hot cross buns.

Channel Magazine: What makes a good hot cross bun?

Lorenzo Romano: A good spice mix, balanced flavour, how the fruit is soaked and of course the glaze. Long fermentation plays a big part in achieving a soft crumb.

Ben Eyres: Softness and the mixture of spice for sure. It’s all about the spice mix.

Lorenzo Romano and Benjamin Eyres.

CM: How do you feel about winning the ‘Best Hot Cross Bun’ award?

LR: Amazing. A great achievement and a huge team effort. Everybody played their role, and we’re pleased to have made it so far together.

BE: Mixed feelings; we’re going to be crazy busy but were so happy to be recognised for all the time we’ve put in. We’ve got a few long days ahead!

CM: What are some of your favourite ways to eat them?

LR: Straight out of the oven, I love them fresh without any spread.

BE: I’m more of a toasted with butter guy personally. I think it’s a little nostalgic for me.

CM: Are you a firm hot cross bun traditionalist or open to creative variations?

LR: Hot cross buns aren’t a tradition for my (Italian) family, so I’m happy to play with it a little.

BE: As long as you don’t put peanut butter in it.

CM: So what are some of the more unique/ unusual variations you've seen?

LR: Peanut butter is certainly an odd one; custard too. That’s pushing it a little too far for me. We do our double chocolate flavour, but chocolate is a bit of a crowd pleaser.

BE: At the last bakery I worked at we made buns with a marzipan core, similar to a stollen. Those were definitely a little different!

Lorenzo Romano.

CM: What is it about Daily Bread's hot cross buns that make them such a hit?

LR: Lievito madre, the panettone sourdough starter we use, a great aroma profile from the spice mix and a super fluffy texture due to the long fermentation process. We treat our sourdough starter like a baby; when it’s happy, I’m happy!

BE: The amount of effort and time going into them is obvious in the final product. Sweat, tears and a lot of sticky glaze!

Here at Channel, our mouths are already watering! We can't wait to dig in, so will be indulging well before Easter and beyond, that's for sure. Happy Easter, Daily Bread team, and huge congratulations on your fantastic achievement!

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

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES! At Channel Mag we’ve been ‘Doing it Local’ for years. That’s what this magazine is all about. Our local bars and eateries need us to support them more than ever in these uncertain times Let’s support our local hospo businesses!

DEVONPORT Akdeniz Bar Cafe Restaurant Offering Persian and Mediterranean cuisine in Devonport Village.

5/15 Victoria Road, Devonport, 09 600 2125 www.akdenizdevonport.co.nz Buona Sera Restaurant Great Italian cuisine from great ingredients. Mangiamo - Let's Eat! 99 Victoria Road, Devonport, 09 445 8133 www.buonasera.co.nz Cafe Hung Viet Traditional flavours of Vietnamese cuisine brings authentic Hanoi meals to the North Shore.

101 Victoria Rd, 09 446 3368 www.cafehungviet.co.nz Corellis Great tasting home-style fare at a great price.

46 Victoria Road Devonport, 09 445 4151 www.corelliscafe.co.nz Devon on the Wharf A little slice of heaven for tastes of Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine.

1 Queen's Parade, 09 445 7012 www.devononthewharf.nz Fish Kitchen Extensive seafood menu plus their signature 'fish 'n' chips' - the best fresh fish in the best location.

1/1 Queens Parade, Devonport Wharf. 09 445 1777 www.fishkitchen.co.nz Flying Rickshaw Honest and simple authentic Indian cuisine.

97 Victoria Road, Devonport, 09 445 7721 www.flyingrickshaw.co.nz

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Sigdi Indian Restaurant The freshest and finest ingredients guarantee the best quality curries - all GF. 161 Victoria Rd, Devonport, 09 445 1546 www.sigdi.co.nz Signal Hill Restaurant Serves classic NZ fare with an extensive drinks list in Devonport’s most iconic homestead.

24 Victoria Road, Devonport, 09 445 0193 www.signalhill.co.nz The Patriot Your Devonport Pub - owned by locals, for locals.

14 Victoria Road, Devonport, 09 445 3010 www.thepatriot.co.nz Vic Road Kitchen Serving up fresh, seasonal NZ produce in a rustic Mediterranean style.

57-59 Victoria Road, Devonport. 09 445 9797 www.vicroadkitchen.co.nz Vondel Well thought out, great tasting food for vegans, meat lovers and everybody in between.

8 Victoria Road, Devonport, 09 446 6444 www.vondel.co.nz

TAKAPUNA Alforno Italian Restaurant Delicious Italian and Mediterranean food cooked with passion.

34 Anzac Street, Takapuna. 09 488-0179 www.alforno.co.nz Aubergine Restaurant Premium European and Mediterranean style dining 129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. 09 489 3104 www.aubergine.co.nz

Manuka Cafe and Restaurant Mediterranean inspired cuisine and friendly customer service.

49 Victoria Road, Devonport, 09 445 7732 www.manukarestaurant.co.nz

Big Tikka Indian cuisine… using bold flavours & reinterpreting classic dishes in a contemporary way.

458 Lake Road, Takapuna. 09 974 2241 www.bigtikka.co.nz

Portofino Devonport Very popular Italian Restaurant in the heart of Devonport Village.

26 Victoria Rd, 09 445 3777 www.portofinodevonport.co.nz

Botticelli Restaurant & Wine Bar A popular Italian eatery, serving Takapuna for over 27 years Anzac Street, Takapuna. Phone 021 910 999 www.botticelli.co.nz

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Dantes Pizza & Casa Pasta Wood Fired Pizzas & sensational Pasta in the heart of Taka!

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Book at www.french-rendez-vous-caferestaurant.business.site Or via our Facebook and Instagram accounts: facebook: FrenchRendezvousTakapuna Instagram: @frenchrendezvoustakapuna

Francs Bar & Diner Beachside diner smacks of fresh fish, crisp lager, flopping jandals and easy service from sunrise to sunset.

Main Beach, The Strand, Takapuna. 09 488 0016 www.joylab.co.nzfrancs Madam Woo Takes inspiration from traditional Malaysian hawker food, drawing influence from Malaysian, Chinese and other Asian cultures.

486 Lake Road, Takapuna, 09 489 4601 www.madamwoo.co.nz

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Book and dine with your special date, a group get-together or stop by for their locals $40 Lunch set menu.

nanam.co.nz nanam.reservation@gmail.com 09 488 9976

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Florrie McGreals Irish Pub The best place in Takapuna to have a beer, meet some old friends or make some new ones. Great food as well!

Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. 09 486 6330 www.florriemcgreals.co.nz

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El Humero Traditional Colombian-style barbecue restaurant – yum!

Eat Street, 40 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. 09 489 9973 www.elhumero.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.

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

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.

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Located under the Monterey Cinema.

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

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 Mamak Malaysian Street Food Tasty Malaysian Street Food eatery under the Sentinel building.

Huron/Northcroft Streets, Takapuna. 09 486 0122 www.mamaktakapuna.co.nz Mexico Inspired by the streets of Mexico, food created to deliver complex layers of flavour across a range of shareable dishes.

McKenzies Precinct, 4 The Strand, Takapuna.

09 489 6781 www.mexico.net.nz

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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.

Tokyo Bay Modern Japanese cuisine from kitchen run by experienced sushi master Mr Chikara Sato, a ‘fugu’ blowfish licensed sushi chef.

Main Beach, The Strand, Takapuna. 09 390 7188 www.tokyobay.co.nz Tucks & Bao Street Food Tasty street-food inspired dishes from around the world.

70 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. 09 486 1615 www.tucksandbao.co.nz Winner Winner Takapuna Healthy, fast, fresh dinners or lunches with yummy chicken a focus!

16 Anzac Street, Takapuna. 09 486 0755 www.winnerwinner.co.nz

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With have over 30 meals our menu, so there is something for everyone. Catering is also available. Enjoy convenience without compromise. Pop into store or order online for click & collect at www.blakesprovidore.co.nz

The Elephant Wrestler Your larger than life local in the heart of Taka with an outdoor courtyard to boot. Selection of crafty beverages and food that’s undeniably Kiwi.

Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. 09 489 8030 www.joylab.co.nzelephant-wrestler Tok Tok Kitchen Always busy, a unique restaurant with Asian fusion cuisine near the beach.

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

NEED TO KNOW: Wine Tasting Tuesday April 5th: WhiteHaven Wines $35 per ticket includes 5 tasters and antipasti Mothers Day Sunday May 8th: Book now $55 per person 3 course set menu includes glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne.

We are still able to host private parties of up to 40 people under the red light system.

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

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Enjoy a nourishing meal whenever you need it! Blake’s meals are perfect to keep in the freezer for when you want a treat or just a night off cooking.

Sake Bar Nippon Traditional Japanese (Isakaya style) cuisine in a lively fun setting to experience the sites and sounds of busy Japan!

32 Anzac Street, Takapuna. 09 486 2249, www.sakebar.co.nz

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Anokha Indian Restaurant Long been a destination choice for Indian food lovers, specialising in North Indian Cuisine – authentic curry, tandoori dishes and freshly baked breads.

140 Kitchener Rd, Milford. 09 489 1499 www.anokha.co.nz

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Monday to Thursday: 9am-6pm, Friday: 9am-5pm Saturday: 10am-2pm 89 Kitchener Road, Milford 09 486 5711 www.blakesprovidore.co.nz Cave À Vin Natural wines and food to share – locals love this place!

146 Kitchener Rd, Milford. www.caveavin.co.nz Jazzy’s Cafe & Pizzeria Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Cafe style brekkie, Fresh HomeMade pizzas, delicious Sri Lankan meals and more!

5 Milford Rd, Auckland. 09 481 6582 www.jazzys.net Langkawi Restaurant Popular Malaysian local that has been here for around 25 years. BYO restaurant and also offers a range of well-priced wines.

122 Kitchener Road, Milford. 09 486 2700 Monthien Thai Restaurant Popular Thai eatery in the heart of Milford. Real Thai real taste and best service!

142 Kitchener Rd, Milford. 09 488 0409 www.monthien.co.nz Musashi Japanese Cuisine Milford Serves everything you expect from your authentic Japanese restaurants but with a twist. Menu of Japanese cuisine, built around local taste and ingredients.

212 Kitchener Road, Milford. Phone 489 5977 www.musashirestaurant.co.nz

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The popular 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!).

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Shake Out Serving up a highly addictive menu of burgers, sides, shakes and sundaes – fast.

Goodside at Smales Farm. 09 489 8223 www.shakeout.co Soho Thai Taking the art of traditional Thai cooking and giving it a modern twist.

Goodside at Smales Farm. 09 972 2711 www.sohothaikitchen.com

Open 7 days a week, 4pm until close.

Lunch time group bookings available upon request.

154 Kitchener Road, Milford. www.pymsofmilford.com

The Grange Bar & Bistro A favourite all-day bar and bistro. Making the most of the best & fresh NZ produce.

Goodside at Smales Farm. 09 972 9060 www.thegrangetakapuna.co.nz

The Milford Cafe, Bar & Restaurant For brunch, lunch & dinner. Classics, re-imagined and modernised – the best in fine coffee, wine and delicious food.

7 Milford Road, Milford. 09 488 9388 www.themilford.co.nz Venice Italian Restaurant A friendly local of Italian cuisine lovers passionate about cooking Italian food combined with a splendid collection of fine wines.

91 Kitchener Road, Milford 09 486 4157 www.venicerestaurant.net

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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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Talay Thai Restaurant Delicious authentic Thai cuisine. Using only the freshest ingredients with vegetarian, vegan options and Gluten free dishes.

83-85 Kitchener Rd, Milford 09 489 9568 www.talaythai.co.nz

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Fantail & Turtle A popular bar and eatery with alfresco vibe and great food!

Goodside at Smales Farm. 09 486 0644 www.fantailandturtle.co.nz

El Greco Greek and Italian Eatery A touch of the Mediterranean in the Bays! – the locals try to keep it a secret, it’s good!

1 The Esplanade, Campbells Bay. 09 475 5772 www.elgreco.co.nz Paper Moon One of the Bay's favourite dining and drinking spots – for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or drinks into the evening.

437 Beach Road, Mairangi Bay. 09 479 8872 www.papermoon.org.nz Montrose Cafe, Bistro & Bar A Mairangi Bay local known for consistently good food and hospitality!

1 Montrose Terrace, Mairangi Bay. 09 478 9610 www.montrose.org.nz Ristorante La Spiaggia One of the best Italian restaurants on the Shore – Maria and Emilio never disappoint!

470 Beach Road , Murrays Bay. 09 475 5643 www.laspiaggia.co.nz

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21 Days Bar & Brasserie Named after the process of aging beef 21-28 days. Great food, some say best meat on the Shore!

37 Clyde Road Browns Bay. 0800 21 3297 www.21days.co.nz

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The Engine Room Since 2006, a neighbourhood bistro that is simply one of the best in NZ! 115 Queen Street, Northcote Point. Phone 480 9502 www.engineroom.net.nz Clarence Rd Eatery An all day cafe/restaurant in the historic building that includes Bridgeway Cinema. You’ll love it!

124 Queen Street, Northcote Point. Phone: 09 480 9600 www.clarencerdeatery.nz Northcote Tavern We reckon one of the best places for pub food on the Shore!

37 Queen Street, Northcote Point. 09 480 7707 www.northcotetavern.co.nz

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Abruzzo Ristorante Italiano Authentic Italian cuisine as warm as the Mediterranean sun.

13 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead. 09 418 4202 www.abruzzi.co.nz Birkenhead Brewing Company Classic 100 year old kauri villa with a tavern atmosphere for true kiwi hospitality.

17 Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead. 09 320 5055 www.bbc.kiwi Blitza Pizza Authentic Italian pizzas and mouthwatering Mediterranean cuisine.

9 Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead. 09 480 5006 www.blitzapizza.co.nz Burrito House Passionate about providing delicious and high-quality Mexican food.

17 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead. 09 418 2095 www.burritohouse.co.nz Chef Rasa Sayang Finest authentic Malaysian food.

25 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead. 09 419 9788 Dutch Delight A bite of Holland right here in Auckland - the only Dutch restaurant in NZ. 3 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead. 09 418 1390 www.dutchdelight.co.nz

Jose's Cantina Jose's Mexican food is compulsive and the margaritas are addictive.

12-14 Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead. 09 218 6162 www.josescantina.co.nz Thai Yum Food Hut Authentic Thai food in Birkenhead.

23 Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead. 09 480 6799 www.thaiyum.net.nz The Curry Master Experience Indian food at it’s finest.

18 Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead. 09 480 7211 www.thecurrymaster.co.nzbirkenhead The Good Home Honest homestyle cooking at its best.

83 Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead. 09 480 0066 www.thegoodhomebirkenhead.co.nz The Junction Eatery Fully licensed cafe and bistro, sourcing the best local produce.

39 Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead. 09 480 8111 www.thejunctioneatery.co.nz Moxie Restaurant A much loved restaurant serving modern cuisine and setting high standards at Birkenhead Point.

82 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead Point. 09 419 9082 www.moxierestaurant.co.nz Mulan Malaysian Restaurant Authentic flavours of South East Asia with home-style Malaysian cuisine.

243 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead. 09 480 2806 www.mulan.co.nz Primerose Thai Cuisine Traditional Thai dishes known for excellent aroma, flavour and taste.

6 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead. 09 418 0555 www.primerosethaicuisine.co.nz Tasty Tiny Thai Restaurant Unique Thai experience with authentic dishes bursting with flavour.

52d Mokoia Road, Birkenhead. 09 418 4999 www.tastytinythai.co.nz China Hong Kong Cuisine Tasty Chinese and Asian food.

64 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead. 09 480 1168 www.hongkongchinesecuisine.co.nz

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Channel Magazine is supporting our local bars and eateries with very good value advertising options in our monthly Eating Out on the Shore pages. Feature articles, adverts and listings.

For more information contact the Channel Mag team…

Liz Cannon, Phone 021-204-3395 or email: liz@channelmag.co.nz Kim McIntosh, Phone 021-419-468 or email: kim@channelmag.co.nz Next issue: May 2022, deadline April 15th.

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Understanding and preparing for cyber threats in 2022 Cyber attacks remain a very real source of concern for New Zealand businesses of all sizes, including those on the Shore. Not only are such attacks deeply disruptive and costly to a business to rectify, they may also present a business with a great deal of customer dissatisfaction. So it’s just as well Garry Stewart and the team at Rothbury North Shore are passionate about getting North Shore businesses the right protection.

The National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT NZ) is the Government agency responsible for gathering data on cybercrime, and their numbers paint a worrying picture. There were 2,072 incidents responded to by CERT NZ in Q3 2021, which represents a 53% increase from Q2 2021 and equates to a direct financial loss of $3.3 million*.

Historically, there has been a perception that our relative geographical isolation from the rest of the world has shielded us from attention of cyber criminals. This is no longer the case and has been demonstrated through a series of high-profile cyber attacks to businesses such as Air New Zealand (via its passenger processing system SITA), Kiwibank and NZ Police to name a few.

So much has changed in the last year and getting insurance right has never been more crucial in these uncertain times.

Cyber insurance is becoming an increasing necessity to help protect your business against exposure to cyber threats.

So what are the common threats to look out for?

One of the most common threats impacting small and medium sized businesses is ransomware attacks. This occurs when criminals deploy malicious software and target businesses to access and encrypt files (thus rendered unusable). They then demand a ransom in return for their release.

One emerging ransomware risk is known as “double extortion”, whereby criminals demand payment for a decryption key, as well as a separate payment to avoid the release of data.

Evolving situation in 2022 In response to the heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine

and the overall global threat environment, the National Cyber Security Centre encourages New Zealanders to strengthen their cyber security readiness.

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Time is flying by so fast this year – it’s already Easter and the end of the first school term. We know the first part of this year hasn’t been completely normal, so we hope you all have a wonderful Easter plans, and for those taking time off with the kids over the school holidays – enjoy!

If you’re planning a staycation this Easter, we have just the thing to keep the little ones entertained – the Takapuna Easter Holiday Hunt!

Head in to Shore City Shopping Centre, grab a map from the Customer Service desk on Level 2, follow the map around Takapuna, complete the activities at the locations, and return to Shore City to collect a sweet reward. The Easter Holiday Hunt will run from Saturday 9th April until Sunday 1st May, between 10am and 4pm. You can start and finish the Hunt, and collect the sweet reward at any time within those dates – so make the most of the time! Bring the family or meet some friends and grab some takeaways to enjoy beside the beach after the kids have finished their trails. Or treat them to a delicious ice cream and a play-date on the beach playground.

However you want to spend Easter and the school holidays, make the most of the continuing good weather, extend your summer, and enjoy your time in Takapuna. From beach walks and underwater fossil forests, to some of the best outdoor dining spots, to shopping in air-conditioning or al fresco, to movies and entertainment for the whole family – Takapuna has it all for you, the family, and friends these school holidays.

Keep it local this month and help us support all the wonderful local businesses in Takapuna that have been there for us all through level changes, traffic light changes, and different phases; that have stayed open where possible to help satisfy our caffeine and retail needs, helped us on nights where we were too tired to cook, or provided that sweet treat the household needed to get through those afternoons at home. We have all done a fantastic job at supporting our local businesses through these lockdowns, but let’s keep the support going as we head into some cooler winter months ahead.

ANZAC Day is Monday 25th April, and due to the current event gathering limits, ANZAC Day commemorations and events may be smaller or different to previous years, so if you’re wanting to attend one, check the Our Auckland website under Events, for your local service information. Lest we forget.

Next month we look to those special ladies in our lives, and we say thank you. Thank you to the mothers, the step-mums, the mothersto-be, the adoptive mums, the angel mums, the surrogate mums, the bonus-mums, the grandmothers, and the friend-mums – to all the

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Don’t forget that you can stay up to date with all things happening and going on in Takapuna on our social channels and our website: visit www.ilovetakapuna.co.nz, or search “I Love Takapuna” on Facebook and Instagram. We also love to see your favourite snaps or pictures of what you get up to in Takapuna (or places and businesses you love to visit!), so please tag us: @ilovetakapuna and we might just re-share your snaps!

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Our round up of posts from local businesses on IG that we’ve double tapped (liked) and a Q&A with Macie Stewart.

Macie Stewart is the owner of Kinship Coffee. Kinship is a great new addition to Taka, serving delicious coffee, treats, ice cream – and you can even buy your milk there. There’s also a great range of gifts for Mother’s Day. Macie grew up on the Shore; she spent lots of time at her parents' second-hand shop, Junk and Disorderly, smiling behind the counter trying to serve customers at a young age. Macie loved what they did and was proud of what they created, opening her eyes to the world of entrepreneurship. She tells Channel about her new business and who else inspires her on Instagram.

Channel Mag: Tell me a little bit about your business Kinship and how it came about...

Macie Stewart: After school I knew I didn't want to go to uni so I chose hospitality, working as a waitress/barista. I learned so much about coffee and what it offered people, not only caffeine but how it brought people together. I watched as people connected over coffee, had first dates over coffee, bumped into each other while ordering coffee. I loved it! Hence Kinship. I wanted to create that space inside my parents’ shop.

Plus who wouldn't want a coffee while thrifting. It's funny, everyone asks where the name Kinship came from and it's pretty simple. My brother told me to write down what it was that I was doing and why. Then he said pick a word that best incorporates those things. Kinship comes back to the importance of people, the importance of connection.

CM: Is Instagram a source of inspiration for you?

MS: Most definitely! I love Insta as they show snippets of people's days, where they enjoy hanging out and why.

I wanted to create a space like that. Favourites would have to be: @ozonecoffeenz as I love everything they do.

So sleek, clean and beautiful!! @7.30_Y is also a favourite, with incredible shots of amazing cafés and restaurants across New Zealand.

CM: Which other locals do social media well?

MS: @richardbeauchamp.studio Everything he does is beautiful, he shows the whole process of the making of his mugs and when you see the craftsmanship put into just one you appreciate it even more. @junkndisorderlynz - my parents would hate that I'm mentioning them but I couldn't not – the following they have is amazing! It’s down to consistency, looking through their Insta is like walking through their store.

CM: What are your goals/plans for 2022?

MS: To be honest, nothing specific. I want to create a place that feels like home but isn't home, that's simple but good. Plans for the space in Takapuna include food trucks Friday afternoons/evenings on the little grass patch outside. It is the perfect outdoor area and I would love to use it in a way that I am able to bring the community out. @Kinshipcoffeenz – 392 Lake Road, Takapuna from 6: 30am!

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CHANNEL INTERVIEW: CHRISTOPHER LUXON

National’s North Shore MP Simon Watts has quickly got into the swing of national politics after being elected to Parliament in 2020. New National Party Leader Christopher Luxon was also elected to Parliament at that time as the MP for Botany. The two have established a close rapport over the past two years, both on the campaign trail and since the election. Simon was keen for the North Shore to know more about Christopher Luxon and put these questions to him in mid-March. We asked Simon to finish off the interview by quizzing him about some of his favourites.

Christopher Luxon with National’s deputy leader Nicola Willis.

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CHRISTOPHER LUXON Interviewed by National’s North Shore MP, Simon Watts About Chris – Christopher Luxon is a husband, father and son. He entered politics with a different background from most politicians. His first job was at McDonald’s in Christchurch where he ran the drivethrough. After university he joined Unilever, a multi-national consumer goods company. He returned to New Zealand where he led our most iconic company, Air New Zealand, and its team of 12,000 staff as CEO for a number of years. Chris then joined the National Party and entered politics because he wants New Zealand to realise its maximum potential, and wants to help build a society where every Kiwi can flourish and get ahead. Chris became National’s Leader at the end of 2021, and within a few short months the party has refocused its efforts to be a strong alternative government for the next election.

Simon Watts: What made you give up corporate life for politics?

Chris Luxon: I spent a lot of time in the commercial world overseas and as part of my job, I saw a lot of different countries and the good and bad of different systems. When I was the CEO of Air New Zealand, I worked with different governments and political parties, seeing many of the challenges they faced, alongside the positives. When I finished up there, I could have carried on doing another corporate job here or overseas, but I realised I wanted to do something that would give back. I’m not a career politician, but I do

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think New Zealand is the best country on earth and I want to help it reach its maximum potential in all areas – environmentally, socially and economically.

We also want each and every New Zealander to flourish and to have an equality of opportunity to be able to pursue their version of the Kiwi dream, whatever that may be.

SW: Things have moved pretty fast haven’t they. Are you enjoying it?

CL: I absolutely love it. It's a really cool job, a great privilege and a tremendous responsibility. I've loved every aspect of it so far.

SW: What is the biggest change you have had to adjust to?

CL: I think the reality is there’s a lot that’s very similar to my former life as a CEO and that is transferable to the political world. I’ve led large

numbers of people and am used to spending time with lots of people in any given day. So that side of things isn’t too different. But what is a big adjustment is the parliamentary process, which has been a big learning curve. It’s unique and takes some time to master, but I’ve enjoyed that aspect too. I also enjoy thinking about policy and what we can do to make things better, and to solve some of those problems and realise opportunities. I enjoy meeting people who are supporters, and even those who aren’t.

SW: Well done on your work as the new leader over the past few months. Can you tell readers about the National Party plan for the country under your leadership? What will change the most?

CL: Well, we believe that New Zealand is the best country on earth, but we want it to realise its maximum potential economically, socially and environmentally. We also want each and every New Zealander to flourish and to have an equality of opportunity to be able to pursue their version of the Kiwi dream, whatever that may be. And that means we have to work on some of those challenges that are getting in the way of New Zealanders being able to do just that. We really want to bring back confidence, ambition, aspiration, positivity and optimism, because I think New Zealand’s been playing quite a fearful, small and inward-looking game. It's a big world out there with 195 countries and 7.8 billion people, and I want New Zealand to be a strong competitor.

SW: We’re facing some big challenges as a country aren’t we?

In your view what are the biggest challenges that need to be addressed?

CL: Well, the biggest challenge we have is this cost of living crisis that we're facing into right now. It'll be with us for some time and I am really concerned about it. Older New Zealanders will remember the double digit inflation and double digit interest rates, and they know how damaging that was to the economy. If you don't deal with it and you aren’t managing the economy well, you won’t have the ability to invest in the social or environmental agendas. It's really important to get the economics under control and for it to be well managed, so that we've got the money to invest in New Zealand.

SW: You’ve spent quite a bit of time with me and Erica (East Coast Bays MP Erica Stanford) on the Shore since being elected.

Are you enjoying getting around the country as leader and talking to real New Zealanders?

CL: I absolutely love meeting Kiwis. People are so generous and they come up and tell you their story. They take a risk sometimes telling you their pain as well. But it's so important because you come away from those experiences with real people in your head as you try and think

Simon Watts and Christopher Luxon in Parliament, Wellington.

through how you can make life a little less expensive, a little more convenient, and keep the country just a little more united. Those are really important exchanges and interactions. People want to tell you what they hope you will and won't do, but I really appreciate them taking the time to do that.

SW: What will the measure of success be for the National Party for the rest of 2022?

CL: Really for us it’s about the ability to continue to oppose the Government strongly, but to also propose ideas. I hope the New Zealand people have started to see that. If you think about National’s response to Ukraine, we were talking about autonomous sanctions and humanitarian visas from day one. As a result, we ended up getting the Government to respond to us on that. If you think about National’s work around Covid-19 with isolation periods, getting Kiwis home, rapid antigen tests, the removal of vaccine passes and mandates and all of those sorts of things. Those are all examples where the Government ends up responding to us. I think if we do our job right, we can propose ideas – not just oppose the Government – and as a result, hopefully New Zealanders will start to see that we are an alternative government in waiting. We have a great team of people who will be outstanding Ministers and able to take the country forward.

SW: What’s your favourite food?

CL: When McDonald’s first came to Christchurch, I got a job working the drive-through at the restaurant. So my favourite food would still have to be a Quarter Pounder – but don’t tell my wife!

SW: Favourite book or author?

CL: Good to Great by Jim Collins.

SW: Favourite viewing if watching the telly?

CL: I’ll try to watch the Black Caps if there is a game, but at the moment I am really enjoying the Peaky Blinders.

SW: Your favourite holiday spot in NZ? CL: Waiheke Island.

SW: Favourite holiday spot overseas?

CL: Hawaii.

Christopher Luxon and Simon Watts Waka ama paddling at Takapuna Beach earlier this year.

SW: Complete the following, After a busy week of politics I love nothing more than...

CL: … Getting out of the suit, getting a T-shirt and shorts on and doing some projects around home.

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The great Kiwi road trip. It’s been reborn over the past couple of years. After spending most of the 2021 in the Auckland region Michelle and I decided on a ‘roadie’ during March. We packed up one of our Benefitz branded utes and set out on a journey by road and ferry to Central Otago. Arrowtown would be our home for three weeks before we journeyed back again, in early April.

We left Auckland on a Saturday morning all loaded up – including Tui our much-loved pooch, bikes etc. – bound for our first destination, a 600km leg to Paraparaumu Beach, staying in a dog-friendly Airbnb close to the beach. We shared the driving. The plan was a one night stay and then next morning we were booked on the Picton ferry from Wellington, then a drive to Waipara (North Canterbury) for a two-night stay at another dog-friendly Airbnb in amongst the vines. Then the next day on to our destination in Arrowtown. All very well planned.

Until InterIslander cancelled our Sunday morning ferry to Picton at 9pm on Saturday night due to Covid-19 staff shortages! And they were unable to rebook us! Plan B was needed. We decided that was off to Hawkes Bay. We quickly booked three nights at another dog-friendly Airbnb near Havelock North and spent a wonderful few days in the Bay. So our road trip was becoming quite an adventure!

What was also proving to be surprisingly easy was finding dog-friendly Airbnb’s. We thought it may be tougher!

Having been an electric vehicle driver now for five to six years, the fright we got every time we filled up the diesel ute was a new experience. We quickly learnt to search for the smaller lesser-known brand stations with their prices usually 20-30 cents cheaper. There was a self-service option at Paraparaumu Beach for less than $2.00 per litre.

We enjoyed our short stay on the sunny Kapiti Coast which included two walks on Paraparaumu Beach and dinner looking out to Kapiti Island from Raumati Beach.

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On leaving Paraparaumu Beach for the Hawkes Bay we went up around the edges of Palmerston North, past the impressive Te Apiti Wind Farms to Woodville and on to Havelock North. A 250km three hour trip.

What a great place the Hawkes Bay was for an unscheduled break. Lovely mid-20s temperature days with lots of sun and things to do. We stayed at a cool Pete Bossley designed Airbnb just a 10 minute walk or three to four minute bike ride from central Havelock North where there are some great shops and eateries.

The next two days we cycled on some of the area's excellent trails (that seem to go everywhere), did walks up Te Mata Peak and tasted the treats at local Hawkes Bay wineries and Havelock North eateries. A great substitute for Waipara!

While there we received the good news that we were waiting for, we were able to get a booking on a ferry to Picton for the middle of the day on Wednesday on Bluebridge – we were originally booked on the InterIslander.

We then quickly got online and booked another dog-friendly Airbnb on the waterfront at Kaikoura for Wednesday evening, with a plan to then drive right through to Arrowtown on Thursday.

We were up early on Wednesday morning for the 300km drive to Wellington, via Masterton, with a coffee stop in Greytown and then over the Rimutaka’s to the capital. Michelle was happy that we had a perfect summers day with a calm sailing over to Picton.

We had a quick pit stop to stretch the legs on the Petone waterfront and filled up with diesel at a selfservice station for $2.10 a litre!

Tui our pooch had to stay in the vehicle for the four hour Cook Strait crossing. The boat crew were really organised in ensuring all those with pets in vehicles were parked in the best spot to ensure a cool area and that we could get off pretty quickly at Picton.

Once in the South Island there was a noticeable drop in traffic volumes with the evening drive from Picton through to Kaikoura being very pleasant. Very

Lindis Pass, between Omarama and Cromwell.

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noticeable was the amount of remedial work done on the coastal route both north and south of Kaikoura as a result of the earthquakes. Lots of impressive engineering work on retaining and making things safer.

The next day was a big drive to Arrowtown, 650kms. I drove down the south coast from Kaikoura to see more of the remedial road work before inland a bit to the rich farmlands of north Canterbury.

We can highly recommend a breakfast stop at Cheviot, the Number Eight Café’s ‘The Great Eight’ was sensational – no need for an early lunch on this leg of the roadie!

The next leg through to central Otago is maybe the loveliest drive in the country. Light traffic and wide open country roads. We went through the town of Fairlie where we filled up with diesel, as their $2.20 per litre price was as good as we had seen in the South Island, and on to Tekapo. The temperature in Geraldine was 16 but by the time we had traveled through SH8 to Lake Tekapo it was 25!

Our next stop was a quick comfort stop on the shores of Lake Pukaki. The drab coolish day in the Canterbury region had turned into a lovely day as we traveled further towards central Otago. The view of Mt Cook was sensational. Michelle moved back into the driver’s seat as we headed past Twizel, through Omarama and the Lindis Pass to Cromwell. Our plan was to stop at the Jones Family Fruit Stall to stock up before heading through the Kawarau Gorge to Arrowtown. They have great real fruit ice-creams at Jones’ as well, yum!

The temperature was 28 degrees as we headed through the Kawarau Gorge, on to the Gibbston Valley (where lots of road works and construction are taking place), past the Crown Range turnoff and then right towards Arrowtown. There’s something special about driving into the historic village of Arrowtown surrounded by the lovely late summer/early autumn colours and sensational landscape views. After a road trip of 2,000kms we were pleased to arrive!

It was Michelle’s turn to drive after brekkie and our During our time in Central Otago our aim is to trip took us through north Canterbury and around the relax, enjoy the many good wineries and eateries, north-western edge of Christchurch using their great maybe play some golf, walk, and do a few kilometres motorway network. They’ve built lots of impressive on our electric bikes on the many trails that are close motorways in Christchurch since the earthquakes at hand. First up was the new Lake Dunstan Cycle of a decade ago. What also blew us away was the Trail. From Cromwell to Clyde. What a special ride. amount of housing construction going on around the As I write this in mid-March we’ve also done the trail outskirts of the garden city. There seem to be new from Arrowtown through to Queenstown via Lake developments and subdivisions everywhere.

Hayes, Speargrass Flat, the Lower Shotover River and We continued down through state highway one Frankton. It seems like trails go everywhere here and (SH1) through Ashburton before turning off on SH79 you can see new trails being built. Fantastic! towards Geraldine – always a lovely little town to This two year Covid-19 period has been tough. If stop at. We made a late lunch stop that included there is one positive it has been that New Zealanders a naughty pie at Barkers Food Store & Eatery, an will have re-discoved how beautiful our country really impressive cafe with other foodie finds, including is. And there’s nothing quite like a good old-fashioned relishes, chutneys, honeys etc. Michelle loved it! roadie to see it!

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This issue of Channel Mag has a focus on 'The Great Kiwi Road Trip’. The past two years have seen New Zealanders travelling internally with our international borders closed. We’ve been forced to discover our back yard once again – and how good is it! So what are some of our great Kiwi Road Trips? We asked some of our Channel readers and Shore people about their favourite Kiwi roadies…

Loving a good Kiwi road trip Rosie Houghton Rosie Houghton lives near Takapuna Beach with her husband Gav (owner of Orange Scaffold), their son Ollie who is back from university and now working locally, and their dog called Spud.

She works at Harcourts Cooper & Co with her business partner, Rose Arnott. When she’s not working, she says you’ll see her walking the dog, out on the water with her stand-up paddle board or competing in the Harcourts Cooper & Co sponsored Takapuna Beach Series. Rosie tells Channel about her and Gav’s lockdown project, doing up a VW Combi that they drive down to their land in Raglan.

Channel Magazine: Closed borders have brought back the great Kiwi road trip. What is your favourite road trip in New Zealand and why?

Rosie Houghton: Gav purchased a VW Crafter courier van and outfitted it into a motorhome while we’ve been in lockdown. It was a great project for him. We have been heading away in that as much as we can, work permitting of course. We purchased a section in Raglan a couple of years ago and plan to build a getaway home there. So whilst we have the empty section, we have been making trips down there to enjoy what Raglan has to offer.

CM: Have you managed to do the trip recently (or when did you take a road trip last)?

RH: Actually our most recent road trip in our van was to Mt Maunganui.

We went down for a NZ SUP (Stand-up Paddle Board) competition so we camped at the main campground right on the beach. It was magic waking up to the sunrise, made us feel young again.

CM: Are you on your own or with others on that roady?

RH: Our van is a two-seater only so just Gav and I and sometimes Spud the dog comes too! We have another friend who also has a van and he came with his van on our most recent trip.

CM: Is there a particular spot on that trip that’s your favourite?

RH: We love Raglan, the surf, the food, boutique shopping, secondhand shopping, the people, the art, the activities available and it has a bit of a wild West Coast feel too, it really is a cool place. A lot of young people have moved there and work online.

Rosie Houghton.

Our neighbours down there worked in New York, they moved back to New Zealand to get away from Covid in 2020 and now work via online with their company in New York.

Raglan reminds me of the early days of Byron Bay in Australia.

CM: Is there a favourite stop for food and refreshments?

RH: In Raglan, there are so many great healthy eating places. Probably

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Rosie Houghton (front) and husband Gav (right) on a recent roadie in their VW van.

my favourite would be 'ULOs' Japanese fusion food. It’s fitted out with everything retro and second hand, the vibe and food are outstanding.

They even have a DJ on Friday and Saturday nights.

CM: Looking offshore, when the world is fully open again where will your first international trip be to, and why?

RH: We have already booked to travel to the Gold Coast in May. In 2020 during lockdown, we purchased an apartment with family, so we are looking forward to spending a birthday celebration over there with friends and family who are coming too. It’s located right above Gav’s favourite surfing spot at Snapper Rock. We have also booked to go to Fiji in June. Next year Gav’s nephew is getting married in the UK, so we plan on heading over there and onto Europe then, although Hawaii is beckoning us also. The pandemic has also been a great opportunity to see our own country. We are heading to Queen Charlotte sounds staying at the ‘’Bay of Many Coves’’ in a couple of weeks. We were booked to go last August but lockdown prevented that from happening. We have done more travelling in New Zealand than we ever have and places we haven’t been before or visited for many years. So lockdowns have taught us to appreciate our own country and what we have to offer. We now know why tourists love coming to New Zealand!

Steve Dunlop Valuer Steve Dunlop and wife Ali live in Takapuna and have three teenage sons. Steve’s lived in the area for 14 years and makes the most of living beside the beach. The Dunlops lead a very active lifestyle, with a passion for paddle boarding. Steve tells Channel Mag about a recent roadie down to the Mount near Tauranga, complete with pies and all!

Channel Magazine: Closed borders have brought back the great Kiwi road trip. What is your favourite road trip in New Zealand and why?

Steve Dunlop: Our boys and I are all keen paddle boarders so my favourite road trip is any journey with a stack of boards on the roof, headed to a great paddling spot, for racing or adventure. We’ve had fun paddling trips to Pauanui, Paihia, Cook’s Beach, Matheson Bay and the Mount, to name a few.

CM: Have you managed to do the trip recently?

SD: Two weeks ago we headed down to Mount Maunganui for the NZ Stand-up Paddleboard National Champs.

CM: Are you on your own or with others on that roadie?

SD: The whole family went, in fact we had to take two cars because we had so much kit.

CM: Is there a particular spot on that trip that’s your favourite?

SD: Main Beach at the Mount is awesome, as is the maunga itself. We had some epic technical racing in the surf at Main Beach, and a great distance race starting within Pilot Bay and paddling out around the Mount and finishing at Shark Alley.

Steve Dunlop and three sons, Max, Will and Fergus.

CM: Looking offshore, when the world is fully open again where will your first international trip be to, and why?

SD: We’d booked to sail a 10-berth The Dunlop SUP-boar CM: Is there a favourite stop for food chartered catamaran around Tonga in d mover. and refreshments?

July 2020 to see the humpback whales.

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TRAVEL & TRANSPORT: THE KIWI ROAD TRIP

“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.”

Rochelle and Brian.

The Watts family at Waihi Beach.

Simon Watts Simon Watts is the local Member of Parliament for North Shore.

He lives in the area and is an emergency Ambulance volunteer with St John and was previously an accountant. He says that he decided to move to politics to make a difference and get things done. Simon’s married to Shannon and they have two boys at Belmont Primary and Intermediate. As a National MP, his portfolios include Shadow Local Government and Associate Finance and Associate Infrastructure. Simon gives Channel Magazine the inside scoop on his favourite roadie to Waihi Beach.

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Channel Magazine: Closed borders have brought back the great Kiwi road trip. What is your favourite road trip in New Zealand and why?

Simon Watts: Driving to Waihi Beach is an all-time favourite. I have been going there since I was a kid. Such a relaxing place to unwind with a long sandy beach with great waves for the kids to surf or boogie board.

Driving to Waihi Beach is an all-time favourite. I have been going there since I was a kid.

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CM: Have you managed to do the trip recently?

SW: Yes, we did it last weekend – great to get away for some quality family time.

CM: Are you on your own or with others on that roadie?

SW: Usually the whole family for a weekend away. That’s the way we roll these days with two kids who are growing up fast. They love Waihi Beach as well.

CM: Is there a particular spot on that trip that's your favourite?

Why? SW: Karangahape Gorge bridge and the Hauraki Rail Trail just outside Paeroa. A stunning canyon with the powerful flowing Ohinemuri River.

CM: Is there a favourite stop for food and refreshments?

SW: Flat White Café, Waihi Beach. A stunning beachfront spot for coffee, ice cream and brunch. It's just a magic place to relax and unwind.

CM: Looking offshore, when the world is fully open again where will your first international trip be to, and why?

SW: Sydney to visit Shannon’s sister and my nieces. Also, we have close friends living there that we haven't seen since before the lockdown. The family are a significant part of our lives, and we have missed them over the past few years.

Andrew Hill

Andrew Hill loves fish

ing at Matauri Bay.

Andrew Hill is a partner at BDO in Takapuna and although he grew up in Hamilton and is still a Chiefs supporter, he’s lived for the majority of his life in Auckland. Aside from BDO Accountants and Advisors in Takapuna, Andrew is also the chair of the Takapuna Beach Business Association and interim chair of the local charity, Project Employ. Andrew says he especially enjoys getting out on the water whether it be fishing, a picnic or stroll over one of the islands in the gulf. Andrew and his wife Fiona enjoy spending time with their adult children and supporting their endeavours: their son's rugby for North Shore or visiting their daughters in Christchurch and Wellington. Andrew talks to Channel Mag about his travels and roadies around New Zealand, including Matauri Bay, his favourite place in Northland.

Channel Magazine: Closed borders have brought back the great Kiwi road trip. What is your favourite road trip in New Zealand and why?

Andrew Hill: Being cooped up inside Auckland borders for four months last year gave a bit more meaning to getting away. Our annual summer pilgrimage is to Matauri Bay, about 20 minutes north of Kerikeri. We load the boat with our tent and camping gear and settle in with a Spotify mix for the four-hour trek north. We always head away early to break up the trip with a breakfast and coffee in Whangarei or Kawakawa. That means we’re unpacking the boat and pitching a tent in the heat after a four-hour drive – which can be testing even when you’ve been married for almost 30 years!

CM: Are you on your own or with others on that roadie?

AH: In the last few years, friends of ours have joined us on our trip to Matauri. They are keen campers like us, but they have succumbed to the dark side and have secured a powered site. We’re persevering with the old school gas and battery, but we’re waning as we get older.

Perhaps that motorhome or caravan is not far away.

CM: Is there a particular spot on that trip that’s your favourite and why?

AH: We’ve managed to find out the good and not-so-good coffee stops on the way. Both Whangarei and Kawakawa can do great food and coffee if you know where to look. And then there are the regular trips to Kerikeri when we’re camping to stock up on food (and tonic!). There’s a great range of cafés and restaurants around Kerikeri.

Wharepuka is a magical setting in a subtropical garden, Ake Ake for great food in a vineyard and then you can’t beat the blueberry ice cream from the orchard just south of Waipapa. Simple but oh so good.

Andrew Hill at Matau

ri Bay.

CM: Is there a favourite stop for food and refreshments?

AH: We’ve been going to Matauri for over 20 years but have only just discovered the Blue Bar at the top of the Matauri Bay hill. Super friendly locals, cold drinks and the biggest and best fish burger I’ve seen.

Our annual summer pilgrimage is to Matauri Bay, about 20 minutes north of Kerikeri.

CM: Looking offshore, when the world is fully open again where will your first international trip be to, and why?

AH: Our last overseas trip was Sri Lanka in 2018. That was a twoweek intrepid journey where we only booked the first nights’ accommodation. Loved feeling like a backpacker again (although the accommodation was a step up from those days!) but with Covid still presenting some uncertainty, I don’t think we will be that adventurous when we do head away in the near future. Fiona and I both love the outdoors and the thought of a multi-day tramp around Mont Blanc has been talked about. And with the Rugby World Cup in France next year, it’s probably better than a 50/50 bet we will head to Europe.

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TRAVEL – WITH MARY BUCKLEY, SHORE TRAVEL

Lofoten Islands, Norway.

Lake Dunstan Trail.

As we were planning this issue we were keen to have a good travel article, written by someone who knows it inside out. So we asked Mary Buckley of Shore Travel to provide a good feature to keep our readers well informed. In the interim we also heard the very satisfying news that our borders are to open from April 13th. So travel as we knew it is coming back to reality. Time to get travelling again guys and there’s no better organisation to help you than Mary and her team!

Celebrating the return to travel It feels so good to be back doing what we love! Helping our customers plan and book long-awaited overseas travels, free of any self-isolation requirements when they return home.

Customers are planning visits to family they've been separated from overseas for so long; booking dream cruises and tours for various parts of Europe; and planning a variety of unique independent travel itineraries, from driving Route 66 to island hopping in the Mediterranean.

With many of us hungry to experience the world, but apprehensive about what our ‘new normal’ will resemble, the excitement of impending travel also comes with uncertainty. Shore Travel is here to help you travel with confidence.

Travelling in 2022 has become more complex than the pre-Covid era. Some countries require vaccination, some just a test, some have dropped mandates altogether. It’s changing weekly, or even daily, as governments adjust their regulations to the new health requirements.

We work with two different comprehensive travel insurers. International travel currently has limited Covid coverage available, but we expect these to improve as the government lifts restrictions to overseas travel throughout 2022. In the meantime, our comprehensive insurance options will cover all traditional travel interruptions and concerns.

MIQ & Self-Isolation: Currently MIQ is only required for unvaccinated New Zealanders returning to New Zealand, but this could change soon. There is no self-isolation for any vaccinated returnees.

Each arrival will be issued a pack that includes rapid antigen tests.

How prepared do you need to be to travel?

For those not ready to depart New Zealand, or who want to explore our beautiful country, there are plenty of opportunities to support local tourism while having a unique travel experience. Here are a few of our top suggestions: Lake Dunstan & the Otago Rail Trail: Fresh air, magnificent scenery, fun and rewarding experiences! Cycling trails connecting you to the nature and culture, towns and heritage of this country we call home. Experience the newly opened Lake Dunstan Trail with unique and fascinating landscapes characteristic of Central Otago. Continue your cycling adventure with two days on the Otago Central Rail Trail passing through the region’s heartland of ever-changing mountainous landscapes.

Iconic trains of the South: Discovering New Zealand by road and rail. TranzAlpine train from Christchurch to Greymouth, and the Coastal Pacific train from Picton to Christchurch are two of the world’s great scenic train trips, combined with self-drive independence from Greymouth to Picton, driving the dramatic West Coast and the stunning Queen Charlotte Sound coastal road. A two night stop in Nelson with a full day Abel Tasman nature eco-cruise and walk, and two nights at Furneaux Lodge on Queen Charlotte Sound put an exclamation mark on this exceptional itinerary!

Forgotten worlds & Kapiti Island: Discover our authentic backyard New Zealand on this self-drive package as you travel through the back country regions, learn about the lost history of the Forgotten World and highway and the famous Whangamomoma. Visit the remote

Book early: Understandably, many people are waiting to see what impact Omicron (and future variants) will have on International borders.

Our recommendation is to not let this stop you from planning your travels. With the rest of the world ahead of us travel-wise, cruise and tour suppliers are selling out their popular itineraries. To ensure you don't miss out, take the opportunity to hold a cabin or place on your dream trip.

Testing: We keep up to date with current testing requirements for travel on each airline and to specific countries, factoring in transit times. Each country has different requirements and these can change between the time you book and your departure. When you book with us we will communicate any pre-departure changes specific to your booking. We have partnered with local testing facilities who can meet the tight pre-departure testing deadlines.

Insurance: Never has insurance been more important than in this new travel environment.

Nugget Point Light House, Catlins.

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Travel closer to home

London Tower Bridge.

European travel is back.

Kapiti Island and get in touch with nature on an evening kiwi spotting tour, ride rail carts through tunnels, and explore a privately owned glow-worm cave.

Otago Peninsula, Trains of the South, Kahutara River, the Catlins & Stewart near Kaikoura.

Island: Discover New Zealand’s stunning Otago Peninsula, and deep south. Otago Peninsula is the home of an abundance of magnificent marine wildlife, namely the Royal Albatross, the endangered yellow-eyed penguin and the blue penguins at Pukekura. The Catlins is a highlight of the Southern Scenic Route – with its rural heartland and podocarp forest, rugged coastlines, hidden lakes and waterfalls, stunning natural landscapes, and extraordinary wildlife. Just across the water from Invercargill – enjoy a short flight and birds eye view of New Zealand’s third island, Stewart

Island – a glimpse into a simpler, slower lifestyle, in rhythm with the sea and the tides, attuned to the natural world of land, sea and night-scapes.

From gaining new perspectives, Trafalgar Family Tours. embracing new cultures and environments, to creating lifelong memories with the ones we love, travel is a chance to leave our comfort zones, explore the world and truly live.

Contact: Mary Buckley, Shore Travel, Corner Kitchener and Milford Roads, Milford.

Email: mary.buckley@shoretravel.co.nz or Phone 09 489 2597.

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Like you, we love travel.

The chance to discover new, exciting places, and create memories that last a lifetime.

Shore Travel is here to help you explore the world, your way.

Through a personalised service and dedicated planning, we remove the guesswork, inspiring new possibilities in your travel before tailoring an experience that’s just for you.

Explore your world of possibility, With Shore Travel.

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WAIHEKE WINE TOURS

Karen Mita, Kevin Eade, Sharon Killen, David Lyle Morris and Zoltan Guerin.

A Taste of Paradise with Waiheke Wine Tours Sharon Killen and her team specialise in tours of Waiheke - and not just wine tours, but also gin, vodka, beer, scenic, food, honey, olives ... they have a plethora of fabulous packaged or bespoke tour options to suit all tastes.

The friendly planning team are full of awesome creative ideas, helping every step of the way to ensure they deliver exactly what is expected to make each and every tour an overwhelming success. Their aim is to delight their guests with the wondrous sights, sounds and tastes that Waiheke Island has to offer.

Committed to reducing their carbon footprint, Waiheke Wine Tours is a carbon-friendly business.

Tour in comfort in the modern air-conditioned vans, relaxing in the leather seats. Bring your own music and link up to the Bluetoothcompatible stereos.

Driver's local knowledge is unbounded - have as much or as little funny and informative commentary as you want. What they don't know, they'll go out of their way to find out.

Amazing scenic views feature along the routes with stunning coastal panoramas back to Auckland City, down the Hauraki Gulf and out to the Coromandel peninsula.

Tour package prices are all-inclusive with either three or four tastings, depending on which package is chosen. All transfers included, no added costs or taxes - the price you see is the price you pay.

Enquire now to arrange your unique Waiheke experience, the team speciales in providing custom, bespoke tours to suit any budget, event or occasion. Whether you're just a couple, a few close friends or a party of 35 or more they can provide a tour that meets your requirements.

Testimonials: "Would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fab fun-filled day out!" Linda, March 2022 "Had an amazing experience – we were well looked after by Sharon and our tour guide David." Jonathon, Feb 2022 "We had the best tour ... from the booking through to the tour, everything was perfect." Mary, Jan 2022

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A FRESH APPROACH, LOCAL BOARD NEWS

Local Board News with Toni van Tonder and Aidan Bennett, Elected Members, Devonport Takapuna Local Board

Waiwharariki Anzac Square news a boost for Takapuna

By Toni van Tonder Welcome to Waiwharariki Anzac Square, home of Takapuna Central and a new generation of locals…

On Thursday 20th January, as the sun rose behind Rangitoto casting new light on the ocean, I found myself gathered in Takapuna with other civic leaders, construction workers, designers, mana whenua, as well as Eke Panuku and Council staff to participate in the karakia whakawātea; a blessing of the site before construction begins on the new town centre.

Getting this project to the point of construction has been a massive undertaking, and something that Aidan and I have been committed to supporting since being elected. Takapuna has, for too long, suffered from poor urban design, unrealized potential and it has sadly limped along as a struggling town centre next to one of our most striking beaches on the North Shore. Where there should be people and vibrancy the place has been crippled by a great big slab of asphalt where cars have dominated and the experience of shoppers tainted.

Thanks to political advocacy, strong community support and the endorsement of the Takapuna Beach Business Association, the potential of Takapuna is being unlocked by Eke Panuku who took on the challenge of urban regeneration; a journey that started in 2016.

The name for the new space Waiwharariki was gifted by Ngāti Pāoa Iwi Trust, endorsed by mana whenua iwi, and approved in the December Business Meeting of the Local Board alongside the dual name Anzac Square. Waiwharariki is the mana whenua place name for the area in Takapuna and there is archival reference to it in a letter written by Ngāti Pāoa Rangitira Wiremu Hoete Ruikakara Te Waero who writes to Bishop Selwyn, (translated) “…we are working at the home of Patuone at Waiwharariki, at the North end of Takapuna.” This letter was written on October 13, 1845.

Wharariki is a species of coastal flax that is commonly used to weave soft baskets, rourou (small food basket) and toys. The name seems like a fitting symbol for the weaving of the hopes and aspirations of so many different people in the community for this public space. Without the folding and knitting of ideas, without the rounds of consultation and feedback, the kōrero, the design and redesign, without the ambition and optimism and the unwavering commitment to seeing Takapuna’s potential be fully realized, we would not have arrived here. This woven basket, Waiwharariki Anzac Square, will be an inspiring and transformational space, a town centre

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Toni van Tonder.

Aidan Bennett.

designed around people and a gift to us all.

This week Eke Panuku formally announced the development partner, Willis Bond, who have been working with some of our best architectural practices to design a master plan for the new residential and commercial buildings to be constructed around the public space.

This development is named Takapuna Central and will begin with a mixed-use building near Potters Park with frontage to Anzac street. It will offer 115 one, two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses as well as residential parking and 500 sqm of retail space which will create an active edge to the public area. This first building will begin construction mid 2023 once Waiwharariki Anzac Square is finished, and will be completed late 2025. The full development will ensure sustainability and livability through a targeted Homestar 7 rating for sustainable design.

Takapuna is changing rapidly, this is certain, and in the very near future we will have a whole new generation of residents and business owners, new retail stores and hospitality venues, events and activations; it will be a vibrant and welcoming metropolitan centre and I, for one, am excited.

Willis Bond investment great for Takapuna

By Aidan Bennett The announcement that respected developer Willis Bond will be investing in Takapuna is a shot in the arm that the local economy needs after a tough couple of years.

While some of my fellow board members who are resisting change

IMMERSE: FOSTER CARE

By Ursula Elisara, co-founder and CEO of Immerse Charitable Trust.

It begins with you

Ursula Elisara.

Immerse Foster Care have a short sentence on every page of their website: 'It begins with you' These few words act as a reminder that you can be the first step in transforming a child’s future.

But… should you? Why would you?

It’s easy to talk about the problems in our society, but becoming a foster parent is a great way to be part of the solution.

Foster parents come from all walks of life. They may be a couple or single, young or older, have children still at home or be empty nesters.

Whatever their situation they all have one thing in common; they want to make a difference.

have expressed concerns over the perceived loss of community space and might be uncomfortable with the scale, I am excited about what the development offers, and it is a vital next step in Takapuna’s rejuvenation. The Devonport Takapuna Local Board has supported the project through developing, consulting on, then approving the town square concept plan.

I have made no secret of the fact that I entered local politics to see progress for our community and this is real progress. If you want high quality development, then you engage with the best developers, and this is what Eke Panuku have done in partnering with Willis Bond on the Waiwharariki Anzac Square Development.

Willis Bond have a great track record going back 34 years.

Despite the disruptions of the past couple of years as a community we have made very good progress with the rejuvenation of Takapuna with the opening of the new Toka Puia carpark and completion of the Hurstmere Road upgrade.

Other initiatives nearing completion are the new toilet block and landscaping on Gould Reserve and the development of the Patuone Walkway from Auburn Reserve to Esmonde Road. The development of the new town square is also under way so this news of Willis Bond coming on board is very satisfying.

Takapuna is an area that is quite clearly not going to escape intensification so as a community we must be embracing this and ensuring that our infrastructure and amenities are keeping pace with this change. We must not put our heads in the sand and believe we can keep things like they were in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. I am firmly of the belief that partnering with high quality private sector developers is an important part of the equation.

Council clearly doesn’t have the funds to do it all alone.

It is clear that this Willis Bond / Eke Panuku partnership will also offer many other benefits, such as:- Low-carbon living; Housing choice improved; More customers for local businesses; Walkable community - all your amenities are within walking distance; Bus interchange on residents' doorstep.

I want to acknowledge my fellow local board members Toni van Tonder and George Wood who have also been consistent in their support for this type of progress in Takapuna.

Contact: Toni van Tonder toni.vantonder@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or Aidan Bennett, aidan.bennett@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Becoming a great Foster Parent requires having the right training and great support.

Understanding the impact of trauma on developing children is critical as is having a team of experienced professionals walking alongside you in your fostering journey. It is about becoming part of a small group of incredible individuals who give their love and time to children who come from really hard places. Immerse offers all the above and more.

Incourage Immerse has an additional exciting and innovative service that may suit dedicated fostering couples. Incourage is their unique service offering the opportunity of a live-in programme which fosters mum and her newborn baby together.

This programme provides the ultimate in using the natural power of attachment to break cycles. In these placements, foster parents care for and support mum while she learns, in turn, to care for and nurture her baby.

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BUSINESS BUILDERS NORTH SHORE

Business Builders North Shore Helping each other grow through networking Business Builders North Shore is a networking group of 20+ North Shore businesses established in 2011.

JOIN NOW to grow your business on the North Shore.

We meet regularly to network, support and help promote our businesses across the North Shore and beyond. We are actively seeking new members from complementary industries to join our strong and vibrant group, so please get in touch and be welcomed on board! We are currently looking for a mechanic, printer, graphic designer, house washer plus more to compliment the current members' businesses. Check out our website for a list of current business members who can help grow your business.

TO JOIN: Either contact Jeff on 021 741 600 or Ryan on 027 313 3227, or register online for the next Tuesday morning breakfast meeting. We look forward to you joining us and working together to actively build our businesses.

We do more business over breakfast than most people do all day.

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Be informed and inspired by one of our excellent guest speakers.

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NORTH SHORE HEAT PUMPS

Stay warm on the Shore this winter Don’t get caught out in the cold.… Winter is just around the corner, making it the perfect time to get a heat pump installed from North Shore Heat Pumps.

Owner Tim Cadell and his team at North Shore Heat Pumps are getting ready for the busiest time of the year. The company has had a long-standing partnership with Mitsubishi Electric covering Auckland’s North Shore and beyond for the last 15 years. “Our reputation continues to grow as we are recognised as an industry leader,” says Tim. North Shore Heat Pumps supplies and installs Mitsubishi Electric heat pumps and whole home ducted air-conditioning systems.

These are designed to heat your home more quietly and effectively but are also very efficient as air conditioners during the summer months. “Heat pumps can ensure you stay the right temperature and breathe cleaner air which is essential to good health and wellbeing,” says Tim. A range of air conditioning options are available both for brand new homes as well as upgrades for older homes to bring them up to current Healthy Home rental standards.

With many combined years of experience in the industry, Tim and his team offer expertise in both the technical and aesthetic aspects of air conditioning systems and are up to date with the latest trends and legal requirements. The company has a strong focus on ensuring optimum

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AUDIOLOGY WITH TERESA BURNS

CHILDREN'S HEALTH: KIDZDOCTOR

By Dr Halima Maulidi, Specialist Paediatrician and owner of KIDZDOCTOR, a new paediatric telehealth service.

By Teresa Burns, Doctor of Audiology.

Director and owner of Teresa Burns Hearing Ltd.

Hearing exhaustion

Teresa Burns.

Feeling tired but not sure why? It’s possible your hearing is playing a role.

Even on our best days, it takes a lot of cognitive effort to hear and listen. If you have a hearing loss, particularly if it’s untreated, this effort skyrockets and can leave you feeling fatigued early in the day. These days with everyone wearing masks this also makes it harder to hear and literally masks critical visual cues.

Tips for a successful telehealth appointment

Dr Halima Maulidi

Most people find accessing a telehealth appointment straightforward. Others may be overwhelmed by the technology and need to adapt to this form of consultation. There are some simple steps everyone can take that will improve the experience.

Prior to the appointment • Write down the concerns that you would like to be discussed so you don’t forget any points.

• Find out if you need to register or download an App. • Have your child’s medications, recent growth measurements, and other medical records close by.

• Most platforms have a share function. Pre-prepare a folder containing photos or documents you would like to share.

Choose the device you will use • If you have a condition that would involve showing parts of the body, consider using a mobile device as this can easily be angled and adjusted. To recreate an “in person” feel, a bigger desktop screen may be ideal as it allows both parties to see each other’s facial expressions and body language more clearly.

Although hearing exhaustion is not a medical term, it is a common side effect of hearing loss and an important symptom to pay attention to.

Most of the time we don’t think too much about the effort we place on hearing and listening – it’s something that comes naturally. Over a lifetime we’ve learned how to focus our attention when someone speaks. However, there is a complex series of neural transmissions that make it possible to assign meaning to what we hear. Even a mild hearing loss can cause those transmissions to get misaligned, placing a greater emphasis on our cognition to translate messages and requiring significantly more neural resources to understand speech.

This additional effort often leaves the listener exhausted and depletes cognitive resources needed for other activities throughout the day. Although hearing exhaustion is not a medical term, it is a common side effect of hearing loss and an important symptom to pay attention to. If you have any concerns about your hearing, especially if you are feeling unnaturally fatigued, it’s time for a hearing test. As part of a 60 minute audiological evaluation we test speech clarity in each ear, at different levels, both in quiet and in noise. This gives us a full picture of where you are at and what we can do to help.

To improve quality of the consultation • Conduct the appointment where the Wi-Fi signal is the strongest.

Connectivity can be improved by using a wired connection.

• Pick an area that has plenty of light coming from in front of you so your doctor can see you clearly.

• Make sure your device is fully charged or plugged in.

• Close any other programs or applications than could affect your internet speed.

• Make use of the pre-test feature available in most platforms.

Check in 10 minutes early to familiarise yourself with the display, check your microphone and camera.

• Find a quiet space where you are less likely to be distracted and overheard if privacy is an issue. Avoid conducting a medical consultation in public areas.

• Young children can be involved-have a toy/book on hand to keep them occupied.

Finally...

• Choose a comfortable place to sit.

• Keep your phone close as you can use this as a backup if needed.

• Remain patient as technology can be frustrating at times.

Call us now to book in on 09 475 9849 or email admin@teresaburnshearing.co.nz www.teresaburnshearing.co.nz

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Dr. Halima Maulidi Specialist Paediatrician hmaulidi@kidzdoctor.co.nz

021 0291 7623

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KINGFISHER HOUSE

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Kingfisher House, Devonport Kingfisher House, located in the heart of Devonport village, provides care for people suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia.

At Kingfisher House the aim is to provide as much normality in the resident’s day-to-day life as we can. We promote an in-home-like environment and encourage taking part in everyday activities like cooking, laundry, gardening and caring for animals.

"A large, lovely and warm villa that is homely and has a real feel of Aotearoa/ Kiwiana with a touch of class throughout."

As you walk into Kingfisher House you are welcomed with its charming, warm, and inviting homely feel. The large open plan kitchen is set within the dining area so the chef can be seen preparing the daily meals and residents often join in with the preparation or cleaning up.

A large, lovely and warm villa that is homely and has a real feel of Aotearoa/Kiwiana…

Staff at Kingfisher are experienced and qualified in their fields. They spend everyday with the residents and live life alongside them, eating as

a family, going on outings, playing games, or just watching TV. Stimulation and socialisation are an important part of keeping up the wellbeing for someone living with dementia.

We welcome volunteers to the home who can share their skills with our family. A new face is always welcome and exciting, so if you are a pianist, artist, or love to read the paper or have something or some time to share, we would love to meet you.

Sadly, this is a disease that can affect people younger in life as well as in their senior years. We are here to help in any way we can. Leeanne the house manager is happy to show you around, have a cup of tea and answer any questions you may have.

Call Alka any time or send us an email.

• To live at Kingfisher house you will need a Needs Assessment from your local DHB. This can be arranged through your GP. • Fully funded rooms available - please enquire.

• Large private rooms also available.

Contact Kingfisher House: General enquiries: (021) 412 242 Reception: (09) 445 0257 Email: belinda@kfh.co.nz Web: www.kfh.co.nz

Meet the Team

Belinda Brice.

Cleon Kinghorn.

Alka Chetty.

Georgia Pert.

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BUSINESS NORTH HARBOUR: NEWS

PACK & SEND: TAKAPUNA

By Kevin O’Leary, General Manager, Business North Harbour

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

Hopefully We Have Turned A Corner

Kevin O’Leary.

Following the latest government announcements, it’s fairly obvious that our new normal will involve living with the virus, following certain public health advice and adhering to the ongoing guidelines contained in the COVID-19 Protection Framework, at least in the short-term. However, I believe that these requirements will still enable most people to start enjoying many aspects of their old lifestyles that have been shelved or undertaken in a far more controlled or restricted manner during the pandemic.

It is still important to acknowledge the fact that Omicron continues to have a huge effect on essential workers, businesses and some local families and communities. However, I’d like to focus on the positive aspects of the recent changes to guidelines which provide some optimism, as individually and collectively we set about establishing and living with our new normal.

People will naturally have varying views on how the pandemic has been handled, but the one thing I think that everyone will agree on, is that moving forward, we need to make the most of the reduced restrictions and the opportunities that will arise as a result of these changes.

The increase in numbers allowed at indoor facilities along with the ability to have capacity crowds at outdoor venues has come as a massive boost to hospitality and event businesses and venues.

Whilst there is bound to be some apprehension for people who may not wish to immediately immerse themselves in a crowd, I think that many people will welcome the opportunity to attend various venues which have for quite some time been off limits.

The gradual opening of our borders has already enabled some families to be reunited after far too long apart, with more families being offered the same opportunity, as travel to and from countries around the world increases. The relaxation of restrictions at the borders is also good news for businesses involved in travel and tourism who, along with hospitality and events businesses have been amongst those most severely affected by the pandemic. An increase in patronage across these sectors will hopefully be a positive outcome in both the short and longer term.

Despite these positive moves, the challenges that businesses and families are facing such as rising costs and supply chain issues will not disappear overnight, far from it in fact, but at least we now have some positivity to celebrate following what has been a very challenging period for all.

I sincerely hope the remainder of the year remains positive for everyone and the government’s indication that we may need to adapt and be flexible in the future depending upon what else the pandemic throws at us, does not once again become a reality.

Once again in closing, I would like to thank you all for continuing to buy locally whenever you can. https://businessnh.org.nz/ Phone: 09 968 2222, Mobile: 027 479 9563, Email: kevin@businessnh.org.nz

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Sending Art somewhere?

Jane and Jeremy Bain.

PACK & SEND Takapuna is your "one stop shop" when you need to send artwork, sculptures, ceramics and antiques - anywhere. No matter how large, awkward, valuable or fragile the item is, you can rely on PACK & SEND's experienced operators to package it and get it delivered, safely.

Jane and Jeremy Bain, the local franchisees at PACK & SEND Takapuna have a "No Limits" approach when helping customers solve packaging and freight problems around art and antiques. "Many of the items we have dealt with are valuable" says Jeremy.

"Not only in the monetary sense but because the pieces may have been handed down through the family for generations. It's irreplaceable on so many levels" It doesn't matter where it's going. New York, London, Sydney, Dunedin - the same care and attention is given to every consignment.

We'll collect it, package it, take care of the documentation, track it right through to the destination and get it signed for" says Jane.

As well, PACK & SEND customers can use their Freight Plus Warranty cover against loss or damage to secure that extra peace of mind something not generally available when freighting artworks.

For those really delicate items like fine antiques or ceramics, Pack & Send can use its state of the art "Foam in Place" packaging system, which forms a protective mould around the item, for safe transport.

"We also produce custom made boxes to any size or shape" adds Jeremy.

"Because we treat each consignment as unique, designing packaging and the freight solutions to suit, we're finding that more and more people benefit from our services.

PACK & SEND provides service, systems and packaging to make your freight experience as simple and smooth as possible. You don't need to open an account; they send anything, anywhere and take care of the hassles.

PACK & SEND Takapuna are supporting our client Flagstaff Gallery Devonport at the Art in the Park Exhibition again this year September 8-11th . Held at Eden Park, Art In The Park is a world-class contemporary art show in Auckland's cultural calendar. Over 100 NZ best artists and 1000 pieces of art will be on display. At this year's show, go behind the scenes with the artists, hear them talk, watch them create, and be inspired. Tickets start from $15 and can be purchased from www.artinthepark.co.nz 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.

Pack & Send Takapuna 77 Barry’s Point Rd, Takapuna Phone: 09 486 3355 Email: takapuna@packsend.co.nz www.packsend.co.nz

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GARDENING WITH NEWHAVEN GARDENS

Homes On A Larger Scale

Top tips from Amanda Graham, Newhaven Gardens.

North Shore Hedge Trimming, Garden Tidy Ups, Planting, Pruning and Garden Maintenance.

Its time to plant

LC DESIGNER HOMES

Amanda Graham.

Planting season is here at last, so now is a good time to brush up on planting basics.

Firstly, dig a hole roughly twice the size of the pot the plant is currently in. This is especially important when planting in clay as it is a lot tougher for roots to work through. When planting in sandy soil remember to add plenty of organic matter such as compost to try to help retain water. While you're digging, it's good to have the plant soaking in a seaweed tonic mixture, as this helps protect the roots against transplant shock.

Once you are happy the hole is big enough, it's good practice to rough up the sides of the hole to give the roots a better chance at breaking into the clay. If you’re concerned about drainage, fill the hole with water, allow it to drain, refill it 12 hours later, and time how long it takes for the water to drain. If the soil drains well, all the water should be gone in a couple of hours.

Several of our Design & Build projects are on larger sections with ample building sites where clients are taking the opportunity to build generously sized homes. Designing a home on a larger scale is both exciting and a challenge.

Keeping it all in proportion while Michelle and Adam. balancing out the number and scale of each room is critical. So how do we keep the balance of form and function to define how large your spaces are?

Firstly, understanding as much as we can about you as a client, who lives in your home with you and how you live your life are key. This allows us to think about which spaces will really benefit from additional proportion and which spaces should be smaller and more intimate.

If you like to entertain and have a large 8-10 seater table we need to know this, similarly if you need room for the boat or storage for bikes, kayaks or a ride-on mower. Knowing you, your lifestyle and your furniture allows us to design a home to be exactly what you need.

Once we have grasped these spaces, we can start to plan a layout which will connect them together in a meaningful way. Understanding your needs for separation from or connection to children or visitors, access to spaces and the opportunity to take in views will really drive your overall layout. Connecting your spaces in a functional and aesthetically pleasing way, and balancing the home overall is the challenge of a designer. With larger spaces a striking double height atrium for your entrance makes sense. Connecting this to the next space with an oversized doorway or stunning staircase can add to the drama and provide the balance.

Mix up any amendments with the existing soil (or planting mix) so that there is no risk of the roots being ‘burned’ by undiluted compost.

Adding compost and sheep pellets to the soil will help feed the plant as it grows and will also improve the quality of the soil composition.

Mix up any amendments with the existing soil (or planting mix) so that there is no risk of the roots being ‘burned’ by undiluted compost. Fill the hole with this mixture ensuring the trunk of the plant is planted at the same level above ground as it was in the pot, press the soil around the plant firmly and water in well.

If you are planting a larger shrub or tree it often pays to stake it in position. Make sure you avoid damaging the roots of the plant with the stake(s), and use soft ties and loop them in a figure eight around the tree and the stake leaving room for the trunk to sway slightly.

Finally, make sure you water the new planting regularly until it is established. Generous, less frequent watering is better than a little water every day; as it encourages strong root development and promotes drought tolerance.

In larger homes there are still areas you don’t have to scale up, for example a guest bedroom, or study, which can be kept streamlined and still be really functional. With modern technology we no longer require large filing cabinets or an oversized desk. Instead, some wellappointed storage, a great office chair and room for plants to really personalise our space are more important. Having a powder room for guests can be compact with stunning tile features, mirror and lighting to make it feel quite luxurious.

Finally, your outdoor area. A pool, outdoor entertainment spaces and room for pets are equally important. Ensuring you have balance and connection with all your spaces is something we enjoy delivering. Even at our concept phase clients can tell if the scale of their home is right.

Get in touch to talk to Michelle about the design of your new home.

Amanda Graham Newhaven Gardens Ltd Ph: 021 378969 amanda@newhavengardens.co.nz www.newhavengardens.co.nz

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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

Covid and exercise

Claire

Bellingham Exercise and COVID have a complex connection.

Both affect your lungs, airways and other organs, but the relationship isn’t as simple as it seems.

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 decrease your risk of hospitalization, ICU and death.

As the pandemic has progressed we have evolved from a “one case equals lockdown” mentality to a “learn to live with it” paradigm.

Learning to live with COVID has many economic and social benefits for the country. However, the shift in messaging leaves a lot of people believing that unless you are immune-compromised, COVID is no more serious than a common cold.

One way COVID differs from a cold is the risk of long COVID. According to the World Health Organization, 10-20% of people with COVID will develop long COVID. Long COVID is defined as symptoms experienced beyond three months after initial diagnosis. Symptoms can include headaches, racing heart, fatigue, insomnia, breathlessness, gastrointestinal disturbances, muscle weakness, cognitive dysfunction and low mood.

There are many theories on who’s vulnerable to long COVID - for example type 2 diabetes, viruses in the blood (such as the Epstein-Barr virus) or autoantibodies (molecules that attack the body’s own tissues instead of foreign pathogens). There isn’t a relationship between initial severity of infection and likelihood of a prolonged condition. Nor is elite fitness a protective factor – athletes internationally are suffering long COVID. Those are the cases we read about because they’re newsworthy. But if long COVID affects even 10% of the COVIDinfected population then it’s a significant issue.

Getting your health back on track after COVID is a delicate balancing act. Exercise is important for regaining muscle strength and cardiovascular capacity, and for resilience in case you ever get COVID again (more likely than most people think). But if you overdo it, you’re at risk of activating a predisposition that makes you vulnerable to long COVID. The World Health Organization has published specific guidelines on graduated return to exercise – they relate to perceived exertion at different phases of recovery. They should be considered alongside personalized medical advice. The WHO warns against continuously hitting the wall of PEM – post-exertion malaise. The stopstart cycle delays recovery and increases risk of complications.

COVID is a new virus and Omicron is a new variant so we’re far from having all the data. For many fortunate people it may have the minor severity and repercussions of the common cold. But there are no guarantees, and if the pandemic has taught us anything it’s to expect the unexpected. If you’re lucky enough to be in good health today then get some exercise to build your buffer. Don’t assume we’ll all get COVID eventually – likely only 50% of us will. Endeavor to be in that half. If you’re not, don’t be a hero with your recovery. It puts your health at risk and indicates to others that you’d expect the same of them.

The pandemic has been a physical and emotional marathon. There’s a constant stream of new information, new challenges and new norms to bed down. It’s an important time to promote and protect your health to optimize your resilience.

Les Mills Takapuna, Rooftop Level, Shore City, Takapuna 0800 LES MILLS lesmills.co.nz clairebellingham.co.nz claire@clairebellingham.co.nz

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Free School Holiday fun sessions

Sarah Thorne

We have some great holiday fun sessions coming in April for primary age kids. Loads of crafts, activities and fun games.

Sessions will be on the 20th April and 27th April, 10am to 12pm at Milford Reserve.

Please see our Facebook page /summerfunplay for updates.

Grow your own food and save money From mid-April, we will be offering two lots of free three-week courses via Zoom. We have two workshop series available. One for those with a backyard and one for apartment dwellers. Over three fortnightly sessions, you will learn how to easily set up a vegetable garden, germinate seeds and how to look after your garden for the best results. You’ll receive a list of where to buy the best supplies within a budget and there’ll be an opportunity to ask questions as you go. To register for these workshops and find out more, please head to www.takapunatrust.org.nz Toy hire available!

Fantastic toy hire package available. Suitable for preschoolers, these toys are great for children’s parties, playgroups & functions, school holidays or just a rainy day. We have this package available at a fantastic price, for weekend hire of high quality toys that children love to play with. hire terms and conditions apply. Please see our Website www.takapunatrust.org.nz for more information.

Summer Fun Preschool Play Summer Fun preschool play finishes for the season on 13th April.

Follow our Facebook page Facebook/summerfunplay to be kept informed about indoor Winter Fun sessions.

Pupuke Birdsong Project Enjoy seeing the Tui visiting your garden?

Help the Tui's, Kereru and other birds thrive by controlling rats in your garden.

Join our free Predator control workshop on Saturday 2nd April at 2pm on Zoom. Contact us at restoration@takapaunatrust.org.nz to register.

Pupuke Birdsong Project lends free traps and has great advice for removing rats, possums and hedgehogs from your garden. Contact us or visit our website https://pupukebirdsong.org.nz/. Sign up for our monthly newsletter to keep up to date with environmental activity in the Takapuna, Milford, Forrest Hill, Sunnynook and Castor Bay area.

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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TIM BRAY THEATRE COMPANY

Igniting creativity though drama classes Despite the challenges that Covid-19 continued to present in Term 1, Tim Bray Theatre Company’s Youth Theatre classes have continued with fun and creativity for their students.

Hit the Stage! – school holiday fun at The Rose Centre, Belmont This coming April, Tim Bray Youth Theatre brings its ever-popular Hit the Stage! five-day holiday programme for children aged 7-9 and 10-12 at The Rose Centre in Belmont from the 19th till the 23rd April.

During five exciting days, under the direction of the creative team from Tim Bray Youth Theatre, young actors will take part in rehearsing and performing their own unique theatrical creation, ready to ‘Hit the Stage!’ at the end of the week with a 5:30pm performance on the Saturday for family and friends in the theatre.

Extraordinarily Creative – school holiday drama taster for autistic students During the April holidays Tim Bray Youth Theatre is offering a programme to introduce autistic and neurodivergent children and teens to their Extraordinarily Creative Drama Classes at Meadowood Community House from the 26th to the 29th of April. The term time classes allow students to grow and shine in their own time and space in the spirit of Takiwātanga and the holiday programme introduces the students to the tutors, games and concepts of these classes. This is the second year Extraordinarily Creative has been running in Unsworth Heights and classes were recently launched in East Auckland.

According to a dad these classes have been working their “magic”!

Jeanita Cush-Hunter from ACE (Austism Consultancy Education) leads the tutoring team at both venues and says, “It is an absolute privilege to work with these students."

“The teachers are amazing, supportive, genuine and caring. We absolutely recommend the classes and would love to thank everyone involved for the way they welcomed and encouraged my son.” – Caprice S., parent The Extraordinarily Creative tutors teach by the principles of Connect, Create, Collaborate and Care as underpinned by Mason Durie’s Four Pillars (physical health, spiritual health, family health, mental health). The traditional hierarchy of a conventional classroom is forgotten which allows the tutors to connect with students in a truly unique and meaningful way. They create inclusive learning spaces where they foster care for each other, acceptance and focus on process not product. The relationships in the classrooms grow organically and all students are invited to collaborate and be their authentic selves.

“The drama class has been the BEST thing I have ever signed my son up for. I have never seen him so excited to attend anything before. I think he just finds joy and comfort in being with like-minded peers, not having to 'mask' in class and just being totally himself. I would sign him up for the next 10 years if I could.” – Monica C., parent Term 2 Extraordinarily Creative weekly classes begin in the first week of May in Unsworth Heights (Tues/Wed) and Glen Innes (Thurs/Fri) and enrolments are now open for both venues.

Term 2 weekly drama classes with Tim Bray Youth Theatre TBYT drama classes remain popular on the North Shore in Browns Bay and Takapuna, engaging students’ imaginations, sense of fun, their love of storytelling and characters in a supportive environment. Acting techniques and collaborative work gives them tools to creatively express themselves and their view of the world with confidence. Drama is also excellent

for mental health and wellbeing.

“These classes have been so wonderful for my daughter; she loves them, and has just blossomed in confidence, and ability.” – Lisa, parent Term 2 classes start the first week in May in Browns Bay (Wed) and Takapuna (Thurs/Fri).

Tim Bray Youth Theatre also offers classes for 5 to 19 year olds across the bridge in Western Springs at The Auckland Performing Arts Centre (TAPAC).

For more information or to enrol please visit: https://timbray.org.nz/youth-theatre/ 09 486-2261, E: youth.theatre@timbray.org.nz

TIM BRAY

YOUTH THEATRE

Hit the Stage!

5-Day holiday escape for children and tweens

NORTH SHORE The Rose Centre, 4 School Road, Belmont Tuesday 19 - Saturday 23 April, 2022 9am-3pm 7-9yrs and 10-12yrs

For more Information ph 09 486 22 61 Or visit timbray.org.nz

TIM BRAY

YOUTH THEATRE Engaging our students with all aspects of theatre

Weekly

DRAMA Takapuna, Browns Bay and Western Springs for 5-19 years olds

North Shore and Glen Innes for autistic and neurodivergent youth 5-16 years

Enrol for April school holidays and Term 2 now www.timbray.org.nz

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MILFORD SHOPS NEWS

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

Murray Hill

Milford Shops Milford is your Premium shopping centre on the Shore.

March has been another relatively quiet month in the Town Centre, as people have again taken the precautionary stance on only coming here if really necessary, with Omicron at large in the community. Thankfully, it appears, at least in Auckland, the virus has peaked and it will be less prevalent moving forward.

We are featuring different businesses each month in this column and in other media, to showcase the variety of businesses that we now have in MILFORD. Of course, with our website now having a more ‘On-line’ retail look, you will find all our businesses listed there, some with offers, discounts, and promotions. The easiest way to stay in touch, is to scan the QR code on this page & upload the Milfordinformationsite App – giving you ‘MILFORD in the Palm of Your Hand’.

Over the next few months, we have some exciting businesses moving into the Milford Centre as you will see by the closed off shop fronts – they are bringing either new categories or strengthening those we currently have.

For any niggling injuries, see Ashley & his team at Active Plus Physiotherapy – they are good! Bean Café, our weekly coffee stop for the Milford Rotary gardening team, is a delightful place to chill out with your bestie. Li, at The Flower Place (formally Colleen Murphy Florist) has just the right flowers and knowledge to get the perfect floral gift for you loved one. Flying Saucers have a cool name and cool range of gifts in store. Everyone knows Melissa at Milford Optometrists for her professional eye care. Looking for fantastic Japanese food – Musashi Milford is the place to go. And, Guy’s, we have Sportscraft Man just for you!

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1. Active Physiotherapy Plus – for all your physio requirements.

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If you have a business that you think might suit the up-market/niche vibe of MILFORD, email me at manager@milfordshops.co.nz for an information kit. This year we will be pushing the ‘PREMIUM’ nature the App “milfordinformationsite” of the Towncalled Centre and have just a few empty premises that may suit.

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Omana North Apartments Update These are on track to complete the development in mid-2022: • The Italian tiles to the pool areas are now 90% complete.

• The ceilings are now 80% complete in levels 1, 2 and 3. pple phones from Android phones from • The apartment entry doors and all interior doors at levels 1,3 and Apple App Store Google Play 5 are now 70% complete.

• Wall framing for levels 1-9 is now 90% complete.

MILFORD Rotary Club Annual Charity Golf Tournament This club does so much work improving the streetscape in MILFORD and I would ask you to support this wonderful fund raiser.

Date: Thursday, 12th May, 2022, Venue: Huapai Golf Club, Format: Ambrosia Tournament – Teams of 4, Plus Dinner and After Match function. Contact: Tony Costello – tony@sanzi.co.nz or 021-323-190 to enter. (Entry forms also available on the Milford Rotary listing on the Milfordshops website)

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COMMUNITY NEWS: NSRDA

North Shore Riding for the Disabled opens new trail North Shore Riding for the Disabled (NSRDA), based in Stillwater, has played an important part in the local community for 45 years. As the name suggests, the not for profit organisation delivers individual and therapeutic riding sessions for people with disability. Their programme involves 85 riders each week from across the North Shore.

NSRDA held a very special event in early March, when they officially opened a new Sensory Trail for their riders.

The construction of this new Trail, created in what was just an area of overgrown bush, has taken a number of years to bring to fruition…

The opening event drew a good crowd, all excited about this fantastic new trail. Attendees included past and present trustees of NSRDA Charitable Trust and a number of the volunteers who generously give their time, passion and energy to help NSRDA to deliver their therapeutic riding programmes.

The new NSRDA Sensory Trail.

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There were a couple of short speeches at the opening event, an inaugural ride over the new trail by a small group of riders, followed by morning tea.

Ribbon-cutting duties were handled by North Shore MP and Channel Mag columnist Simon Watts. Also in attendance were Auckland Councillor John Watson, members of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board, and Sally Wenley, a New Zealand Riding for the Disabled board member.

“The construction of this new trail, created in what was just an area of overgrown bush, has taken a number of years to bring to fruition,” said Tim Lofts, President of NSRDA, when addressing the crowd. “Our thanks go to the many involved, both from our own volunteers and also a number of external sources and suppliers, in delivering this great new facility to stimulate and involve our riders and for them to enjoy for many years to come.”

Riders come to NSRDA either from their school – such as Wilson School, Wairau Valley Special School – or via direct referrals from medical professionals. The NSRDA riders have a variety of conditions ranging from physical or mental disabilities through to emotional trauma, and are predominantly aged five to 15 years old.

NSRDA has three paid staff and relies on around 60 generous volunteers who help to deliver the sessions each week under the

Official opening duties; NSRDA president Tim Lofts and Simon Watts, North Shore MP.

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Excited riders, NSRDA team members and guests, from left; Libby, Alice Anderson (Volunteer), Tim Lofts (President), Tui, Cyril Anderson (Volunteer), Leisel, Jeff Stewart (Volunteer), Robyn Woolley (Volunteer), Miranda Seow (NSRDA Coach), Amy (Seated in wheelchair), Simon Watts (North Shore MP), John Watson (Auckland Councillor).

NSRDA Riders and volunteers.

What was once bush is now a wonderful trail.

guidance of an NZRDA-qualified coach.

“We receive no Government funding and need to raise around $125,000 each year to cover their overheads,” explained Tim Lofts to Channel Mag. “These overhead costs include staff wages, horse feed, shoeing, vet costs, paddock maintenance, training etc.

“We are fortunate to own 10 acres of land and lease a further seven acres from a neighbour here in Stillwater. We have been at Stillwater for 20 years. To deliver on our vision of ‘Reaching More Riders – Changing More Lives’, we are in constant need of more volunteers, more donations and even more horses.”

Riders experience the new trail.

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Fun Lego workshop with Bricks 4 kidz.

Challenge your friends to an awesome game of soccer!

Tues 26 - Fri 29 April 10am - 2pm Cotton On Mega, L3 *Bookings required

Fri 29th April - Sun 1st May All Day Centrecourt, L3

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Easter Crafts

Arm Painting

Have fun crafting colourful Easter creations!

What cool design will you choose?

Sat 16th & Mon 18th April 10am - 4pm Centrecourt, L3

Sat 16th & Mon 18th - Wed 20th April 10am - 3pm Cotton On Mega, L3

Taekwondo

Animal Riders

Join in on the interactive demonstrations.

Take a trip with your cute animal friend.

Sat 23rd - Sun 24th April 10am - 3pm Cotton On Mega, L3

Mon 25th 1pm - 4pm Tues 26th - Fri 29th April 10am - 4pm Centrecourt, L3

Karate

Stay'n'Play

Demonstrations with fun props!

Meet up with local families for a morning of play

Sat 30th April - Sun 1st May 10am - 3pm Cotton On Mega, L3

Wed 20th & Wed 27th April 10am - 12pm Outside Farmers, L3

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Hop in for Shoppin’ EASTER WEEKEND HOURS

Saturday 16th & Monday 18th April 9am - 6pm

Good Friday 15th & Easter Sunday 17th April Closed

FREE kids activites Saturday & Monday!

Easter Bunny - 11am - 4pm Roaming with Easter eggs

Bubble Show - Saturday 12pm & 2pm In Centrecourt Arm Painting - 10am - 3pm Outside Cotton On Mega Easter Workshop - 10am - 4pm In Centrecourt Slime Booth - Monday 12pm - 2pm In Centrecourt

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Wonderful asian flavours, perfect for lunch and dinner.

Decadent, delicious & deserved

Make it your own way.

Find your favourite treats, teas and coffees.

A varity of asian dishes.

Your happy place for breakfast, lunch & dinner

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LEST WE FORGET THIS ANZAC DAY

GLENFIELD MALL HOURS 1PM - 6PM Monday 25th April 2022

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GREYHOUNDS AS PETS: ADOPT A GREYHOUND

International 'Adopt a Greyhound' month Celebrating 'Adopt a Greyhound' month in April, Channel's Liz Cannon talked with the Greyhounds As Pets (GAP) team and Dolly's new owner, Mary-Anne Smith from Brown's Bay about the joys and rewards of caring for greyhounds.

Channel Magazine: What made you want to adopt a retired racing greyhound?

Mary-Anne Smith: I spent a week visiting a friend who had two retired racing greyhounds and instantly fell in love with these elegant and very affectionate dogs, totally different to any other breed I'd previously owned. I started stalking all the lovely photos of the dogs on the GAP website, joined their FB group and attended a couple of their monthly dog walks where I had the opportunity to meet and walk many of their foster dogs. It didn't take long until I met my perfect match - Dolly (Jetsun Swan).

Mary-Anne Smith and Dolly.

CM: What does an average day look like for Dolly?

M-AS: Dolly, like most greyhounds, loves her daily dose of 18 hours sleep. You can set your watch to a greyhound's body clock; bang on 6:30am, a little wet nose nudges me to open the door for her and we take her to a nearby

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park for a walk before work. Greyhounds don't need a massive exercise regime. That was my biggest misconception! A quick 15-20 minute walk in the morning and a good relaxing sniff after work to wind down is Dolly's daily routine. On the weekend Dolly loves an outing, especially if it includes a 'puppachino'.

CM: You were ‘matched’ with Dolly as part of the GAP adoption process. What makes her your perfect match?

M-AS: The great thing about adopting a greyhound is that GAP and the foster parents spend time assessing their personalities and temperament in order to match them with your lifestyle requirements. I asked for an active greyhound and was matched with Dolly who is a little busier than the majority of speedy noodles (often known as the world's fastest couch potatoes). It's been perfect for us as Dolly is great with children, enjoys car trips, weekend outings, and sharing a tent!

SHORE JUNCTION: NEWS UPDATE

By Sonia Thursby, CEO, Shore Junction

Amazing youth at Shore Junction CM: If someone was looking to find their own companion animal, what would you tell them about greyhound adoption?

M-AS: Greyhounds are surprisingly low maintenance; quiet, calm dogs that bond very quickly as they're used to being handled by a variety of people. They are very easy to teach commands to and house train. The best part is that they are well past the puppy stage as many dogs retire from racing between 3-5 years old. Their lifespan is approximately 12-14 years, so you have many happy years together to look forward to. They also don't shed fur like other dogs and when it rains, they don't have the musty 'wet dog' smell.

CM: Can you describe Dolly’s personality to us in a couple of words?

M-AS: Dolly is so much more than 'just a dog'. She's eager to please, super affectionate, the Queen of the Bays, a café diva and an amazing GAP ambassador.

CM: What are Dolly’s favourite things?

M-AS: Cuddles from people, squeaky toys, her giant 2m plush caterpillar, crunching on frozen turkey necks, and leisurely bush-walk sniffaris with her greyhound friends.

CM: Can you tell us about Dolly’s transition from racing dog to pet?

M-AS: The dedicated and super supportive GAP team have taught me so much which has helped to make a successful transition from racing to pet life for us. The experienced and professional GAP team are always available whenever I've been unsure about dealing with any kind of issue – from providing valuable tips on how to deal with separation anxiety after being home 24/7 during lockdowns, to tips on how to prepare for the big bangs of Guy Fawkes.

CM: What are your favourite things about being a greyhound owner?

M-AS: Being a part of the GAP family for the past two years has been an incredible experience. Dolly has introduced me to the most amazing greyhound community throughout the North Shore and the rest of the country, friends who have quickly become 'family'. Dolly is my first greyhound and she's been my greatest teacher in trust, patience, perseverance, and unconditional love.

I can't remember what life was like without her in it. We never stop learning, loving and sharing so much with each other every day.

If you are thinking about fostering or adopting a greyhound, do get in touch with GAP - what a bunch of fabulous people! To apply to adopt a greyhound, or chat to someone about adoption or fostering go to www.greyhoundsaspets.org.nz or email adoptions@gap.org.nz. You can also attend one of their 'Pat and Chat' events -greyhoundsaspets.org.nz/events

Sonia Thursby.

This is a strange and foreign world young people are living in today. In a time where we have been bombarded with lockdowns and disconnection, viruses and isolation, the world now gives us heartbreak and war.

Youth of today have had to endure some extreme hardships in these past years and yet, I can't help but marvel at the display of strength, bravery, kindness and resilience the young people at Shore Junction show us every day.

I think about the way that Omicron has spread through the community and through the lives of many people they know, and still these amazing young people don their mask and strength and keep coming into Shore Junction to laugh with each other, play video and board games with each other and work together to complete homework together (inside safe parameters of course).

At Shore Junction the young people wear smiles on their faces and ask us how they can help make a positive difference in our local community.

At Shore Junction the young people wear smiles on their faces and ask us how they can help make a positive difference in our local community. This is the beautiful future generation we are seeing come through Shore Junction’s doors.

In a world where there is sadness and hardship infiltrating our handheld devices, we have groups of young people who ask how they can be a voice for the youth in Takapuna and Devonport, to speak up for the future generations. They ask how they can be the hands in the community by cleaning up local beaches, and then we have others who want to encourage more frequent use of te reo Māori both inside Shore Junction and beyond these walls.

We can look around this world, watch the news and look at our phones to see destruction and despair every moment of everyday, but sometimes we need to look up from our phones and look around.

Because what we see is a generation of young people who are hungry for change, who are passionate about seeing a community, and a country, united through peace. I see a generation of young people who are not just going to sit around and dream about a better future but will go out there and be the change they want to see.

When I look at this generation of young people at Shore Junction, I see hope. www.shorejunction.nz

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COUNCIL TALK: RICHARD HILLS

SHANAN HALBERT: NORTHCOTE MP

With Councillor Richard Hills, North Shore representative on Auckland Council.

By Shanan Halbert, Northcote MP.

Our health system needs investment not cuts

Shanan Halbert.

I’ve been spending weekends taking my caravan around the suburbs asking people what matters to them. Week after week people say their biggest priority is fixing our health system.

Over the last two years we have been exceptionally well-served here on the North Shore as Covid-19 and the vaccination campaign heaped extra stresses on the dedicated doctors, nurses and specialists we rely on. Our high vaccination rates have saved lives and, critically, reduced the number of people needing hospitalisation.

At the same time we’ve seen the North Shore finally getting some much needed new investment into our hospital and local services.

A new $200 million, 120-bed, elective surgery unit and four new operating theatres are under construction at North Shore Hospital and over $7 million is also being spent expanding intensive and high dependency capacity and isolation rooms. Extra support has also gone into community-based mental health services including Shore Junction’s youth wellbeing support programme. That’s a good start after a decade of under-investment, but I’m ambitious for more.

Health has been a major priority in each of Grant Robertson’s wellbeing budgets – and it will be again this year. Total health funding in 2021 was up 45 per cent, or $7.6 billion more, compared to when National was in government. This investment is vitally needed – parties arguing for tax cuts need to level with our community about what health projects they would axe to pay for them.

However a major catch-up on health spending alone will not give us the health system we need. Put simply, we inherited a system rife with glaring health inequalities. Mental health services were completely inadequate to meet growing demands for them – demand which has only increased with Covid-19. And our own local hospital was no longer able to meet the needs of our growing community.

We also need to end the postcode lottery which sees Aucklanders in other neighbourhoods able to access the care they need much more quickly.

On 1 July Health NZ will replace the 20 district health boards, with a Māori Health Authority working alongside – both organisations have been tasked with ensuring consistent, high-quality care for everyone wherever we live. Some have criticised this reorganisation but the comprehensive review of the nation’s health system was clear that the status quo was no longer an option if we actually want to improve health outcomes for everyone and ensure the additional funding we’ve delivered actually reaches the front line.

And of course our amazing health workforce deserves better pay and conditions too. We’ve needed them like never before these past two years and we must do all we can to retain and attract the best people into the professions, starting with landing the pay equity negotiations for our nurses which I’m hopeful will be resolved as quickly as possible. We should all be proud that AUT on Akoranga Drive, the largest healthcare faculty in the country, will play a major role in training the larger health workforce that will be needed to deliver the improved health system we are targeting.

Email: Shanan.Halbert@parliament.govt.nz Call my office on 0800 222 007 facebook shananhalbertMP instagram @shanan_halbert

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Climate action is ramping up

Richard Hills.

This month the government’s half price public transport fare policy kicked in to make it easier for people to get around. The Russian invasion of Ukraine, covid impacts and supply chain issues have pushed petrol to record prices here and overseas which has made it tough for families and individuals who have no choice but fill up their cars at a higher cost.

As we move forward there will be more of these international shocks, and they will get worse with climate change. It’s clear we need to urgently fund and provide more walking, cycling, public transport options. People need more options and alternatives to driving so they can choose to rely less on petrol and move around their communities safely.

Increasing public transport use, along with walking and cycling, helps reduce congestion, improves our air quality, reduces contaminants in our stormwater and of course reduces emissions.

These alternatives help us become a healthier society too.

I know many of you travel by car every day, but when you consider over 50% of all vehicle trips in Auckland are under 6km, if we all changed the way we travel even once a week what a big difference that would make.

Our system isn’t perfect, but it was only a few years ago we increased public transport services on the Shore by 40%, we made buses to the ferry free and significantly increased the use of doubledeckers.

For those who still need to drive there will need to be a faster shift to electric or low emission vehicles. The UK, Europe and other parts of the world are banning the production and import of diesel and petrol vehicles starting in just eight years time. We have to plan for this, as the auto industry will not provide vehicles for small markets like New Zealand.

As chair of Auckland Council’s Environment and Climate Change Committee I led Te Tāruke ā Tāwhiri - Auckland’s Climate Plan, which was strongly supported by local residents and received unanimous support from Councillors. To comply with our international obligations, we need to reduce transport emissions by 64% by 2030 however a recent council report told us that we are not remotely tracking in line with our climate targets.

There has been progress, but we know we need to do more.

Recently Auckland Council consulted on a billion-dollar climate package to improve bus and ferry services, electrify our fleet, plant more mature street trees where they’re most needed, and deliver walking and cycling improvements.

For our community, the proposed Climate Action Package will electrify our inner harbour ferries, fund bus service improvements across the Shore, and mean more of our residents will have access to safer walking and cycling options. The public submissions showed strong support on the Shore for this to happen and councillors will vote on the final package in June.

Tāmaki Makaurau will need to lead the way in emissions reduction.

So please as we move out of the omicron peak and we travel to work more, go out and visit family more, maybe try some of that half price transport and see if it’s a viable option for you to help our climate.

Feel free to continue to contact me about local issues on Richard.hills@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

DEVONPORT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: NEWS

By Katherine Downs Devonport Business Improvement District Manager

If music be the food of love, play on

Devonport Community News for this month with Maria Teape, Community Programme Manager, Devonport Peninsula Trust Katherine Downs.

So we did! Live music in the heart of Devonport beat the blues.

Over February and March, we have had buskers playing in Devonport on Saturday evenings and it has been fantastic. Set up on the green outside the old ANZ building (now Flagstaff Gallery), diners in the nearby restaurants and pubs have been treated to blues, jazz, pop and indie vibes from a plethora of super talented locals.

Many of us didn’t realise just how much we’d missed hearing live music, and the performers have been in their element.

This came about rather organically, as a community driven Covidsafe alternative to the cancelled Feb 18th/19th Devonport Street Festival. It’s been enjoyed so much that we are planning to do it next summer. Covid does have the odd silver lining!

For our shops, cafés and restaurants, however, the past month has been very tough with fewer customers because of isolation, and staff shortages necessitating temporary closures. But with case numbers dropping and Easter approaching, we’re looking forward to our village coming back to life.

Over Easter and the April school holidays, we’re holding a prize-packed Easter Hunt. Pick up an entry form from any Devonport village shop that has this bunny in the window. Find a dozen bunnies in shop windows, return the completed entry form, and be in to win. The prize draw will happen at the end of the April school holidays. More details at www.devonport.co.nz And of course, we are also hopeful of holding our ANZAC parade this year. It is an event that defines Devonport and is significant to young and old, with many local schools and community groups standing proud and humbled alongside our Navy community. No doubt, if we are able, coming together on this day of remembrance will be all the more meaningful this year.

Has your mum done a good job this year? Shop for Mothers’ Day in Devonport – go to www.devonport.co.nz for a huge choice of online vouchers – from Perfume Workshops at Miller Rd to Magic Broomstick Segway tours and, of course, you can never go wrong with Devonport Chocolates – easily the most delectable and delicious chocolates and truffles you could imagine!

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DEVONPORT NEWS

Devonport in April

Maria Teape.

Devonport Peninsula Trust’s Raumati/Summer Fun Tamariki Play mornings and Kids Athletics Series are finished for the season, but there is still plenty coming up in the community in April.

Restoring Takarunga Hauraki weekly eco-restoration activities continue. Their schedule as follows: Monday, 9am – Paddy's Bush or Philomel Reserve, Bayswater Monday, 1pm – Takararo Plant Nursery, Devonport Wednesday, 5pm – Wakakura/Polly’s Park, Devonport Friday, 9am – Ngau-te-ringaringa eco-corridor* For more information on these activities, contact Lance: lance@rth.org.nz or Anne for Ngau-te-ringaringa eco-corridor activities.

Intergenerational meet-ups for students and seniors are held fortnightly on Mondays, 3:30pm until 5pm-ish. The meet-ups are a fun and informal opportunity for young and young at heart to share skills and develop communication and understanding between different generations. For more information and upcoming meeting dates, please contact Wendy: proco@xtra.co.nz There are a variety of school holiday programmes to chose from. There are two drama school programmes running at The Rose Centre – Tim Bray Youth Theatre in the first week and National Youth Theatre in the second. More information and bookings can be made via The Rose Centre: www.rosecentre. co.nz or phone: 09 445 9900.

Devonport Library has Alice in Wonderland themed school holiday activities planned – drop into the library to find out more.

Devonport Community House will have a holiday programme packed full of activities including excursions around town and beyond. More info and bookings at www.devonportcomhouse.com.

ANZAC Day commemorations in Devonport will be taking a different approach this year. The usual parade and service at the cenotaph which the public are invited to will not be taking place. Groups will be able to come and lay wreaths at the cenotaph earlier in the day by arrangement. There will be live streaming from the comemorations for the public to follow.

Watch out for more information being made available soon on how to tune into the live stream. Or visit: www.devonportrsa. co.nz/ or www.facebook.com/RSADevonport Are you thinking of organising a get-together with your neighbours before colder, wetter weather sets in? Devonport Peninsula Trust has some funding available to encourage people living in the neighbourhoods from Devonport to Hauraki Corner to get together with their neighbours to develop neighbourhood connections. For further info please contact Maria on ph: 445 9533 or email maria@devonportpeninsulatrust.nz Ngā mihi mahana, Maria

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LOCAL LIFE NZ

Local Life

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 Ian, Anne-Constance and Andy.

William C Daldy “She’s a twin-screw, coalfired steam tug who’s been in service for nearly 90 years. A grande dame, that’s for sure.

She’s a working museum – everything has been carefully preserved and restored.

WC Daldy.

“It takes 17 people to operate the boat, a maximum of 40 tons of coal and 20 tons of water per boiler.

Added to that you’ve got two 11-foot propellers, two engines with a total of six cylinders and a maximum cruising speed of 12 knots. She wouldn’t win any speed competitions, but she gets you there in style.

“The boilers take three days to warm up, and then once we’re underway, we’ve got two stokers in the boiler room, keeping everything going. It gets up to 40 degrees in there sometimes – it’s a great way to lose weight working down there and shovelling coal. We’ve got three engineers in the engine room – the chief’s keeping an eye on the water levels – while the other two are manning the engines.

“The Daldy’s the best way to cruise the harbour – there are no noisy diesel engines and you really feel like you’re experiencing a piece of history.

“I hate to say it, but Covid’s also affected us. Not so many people are going out at the moment, including our volunteers, but we’re hoping that’s going to change.

“We’re planning to work with local businesses in Devonport to help bring more visitors to the ship, especially school children. It’s a great way for them to learn more about the science of steam – they don’t often get to see the practical side of stuff, and steam travel is a very visceral experience. You really get to see and understand how things work.

“She’s one of Auckland’s hidden treasures and we’d love to keep her going.”

- Ian Langley, President, William C Daldy Preservation Society - The steam tug William C. Daldy is available for charter on the Waitemata Harbour. Please see www.daldy.co.nz for more information about hiring, sponsorship and volunteering.

Anne-Constance “Flying was my dream job. I could travel and take care of people. It was perfect.

“We first came to Auckland nearly 10 years ago – we’d been living in La Réunion for a while and I was keen that we all had a different experience together as a family. I guess I’m pretty adventurous.

“I ran the Chateaubriant Cafe for several years, and once I’d sold that Anne-Constance.

I was casting around for something to do. A friend suggested I apply for the next intake of Air New Zealand flight attendants and it all happened very quickly. Before I knew it, I was flying the Auckland-Tokyo route on a 777, and I never looked back.

“Two years ago everything was fine. I was loving my job, travelling the world and meeting new people. I flew back into Auckland from LA early on the morning of Wednesday, 25 March and that evening New Zealand went into nationwide lockdown because of Covid.

“Things were never the same again. I was made redundant from my job – I was one of the last on, so I was one of the first to go.

“I really miss it. I loved the contact with people and hearing their different stories.

“I made great friends in the two years I was flying – it’s like a family. You don’t forget those bonds – they become part of your life. I can’t wait to travel again.

“We’ve all been knocked around by lockdown and restrictions – everyone’s impacted. But I’m a positive person and I always try to find solutions. I’m always open to a challenge - it makes life interesting.” - Anne-Constance Gay Anne-Constance now runs Casse Croute Cafe in Parnell, and has her own natural skincare range, Sianna Skincare, which she sells online.

Andy

“If we can survive this, we can survive anything. The impact of Covid on the travel industry has been massive, but things are starting to come back.

“The onset of lockdown in 2020 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 Andy Thompson. 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. As borders now slowly open for travel, I’d encourage people to come into the store or get in contact – I’d love to help. I can’t thank my communities enough for sticking by me over the past three years.

“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.

If you have a story you would like to share or know of a local hero, contact Kate Dobbin & Lauren Lulu Taylor at hello@localifenz.com Follow Local Life NZ on Facebook and Instagram – @LocalLifeNZ

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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

Get your travel taste buds back into action With overseas travel beckoning again, Devonport village offers a great way to get your exotic taste buds back in action. Spread over a three-block radius on Devonport’s Victoria Road, these restaurants offer tried and tasted favourites from their countries of origin, from the sun-drenched beaches of Greece to the bustling street Flying Rickshaw. stalls of Hanoi. Here are some favourites bites of ours if you fancy a global culinary jaunt: The Crispy Savoury Pancake from Hung Viet Cafe, is a stand-out favourite if you’re craving authentic Vietnamese food. Made from a blend of rice flour, turmeric, and coconut cream, this extra crispy pancake is filled with prawn, pork belly, carrots and bean sprouts and served with a tasty nước chấm Crispy Savoury Pancake. dipping sauce.

The Spanakopita, from Greek restaurant Nicolino’s, made from spinach and salty cheese encased in layers of crispy filo, is absolutely divine. One bite, along with the Mezze Platter for Two, loaded with king prawns, calamari, scallop, mussels and dolma, will instantly transport you to the Med. If you‘re craving Indian, Flying Rickshaw’s Fish Special of the Day is utterly delicious with its tender morsels of fish in a spicy tomato sauce. Another favourite of ours is their creamy Chicken Korma with its flavourful almond cashew sauce.

Try the Ginger Roast Duck with stir-fried duck and glistening vegetables at Monsoon for a fragrant taste of Thailand and Malaysia.

For sashimi that’s a work of art, head to Danryu Japanese. Their Oshitashi is one of our faves, composed of three delectable small bites that change daily.

If Italian is your thing, head upstairs to Portofino, where you will find many classic Italian dishes, including risotto, scallopini and of course, spaghetti Bolognaise – ‘just like mama used to make’.

Authentic French crepes are made up fresh on the spot at So French Cafe. Try the Basique or Citron crepe to round off your taste experience!

Hung Viet Cafe: 101 Victoria Road, Devonport, tel 09-446 3368 Nicolino Restaurant and Bar: 103 Victoria Road, Devonport, tel 09 445 4444 Flying Rickshaw: 97 Victoria Road, Devonport, tel 09-445 7721 Monsoon Thai restaurant: 71 Victoria Road, Devonport, tel 09 445 4263 Danryu Japanese Seafood Restaurant: 10 Victoria Road, Devonport, tel 09-445 6108 Portofino: 26 Victoria Road, Devonport, tel 09-445 3777 So French Cafe: 10 Victoria Road, Devonport, tel (09) 422 3316

DEVONPORT COMMUNITY HOUSE: NEWS

By Justine Kinsella

Devonport Community House

Justine Kinsella.

Hi everyone. Can't quite believe we're in April but here we are and time is flying!

As some of you might have seen or heard, we have the Devonport Swap Shop event happening on the 9th April from 1pm-4pm. This event is all about contributing 9TH APRIL 2022 towards the circular 1:00PM - 4:00PM GO LD CO IN D ONATIO N E NT RY fashion movement D EVON PORT CO MMUNITY HO US E by encouraging the BRING ALONG YOUR re-use and recycling of PRE-LOVED CLOTHES gently worn, pre-loved RECEIVE A TOKEN FOR EVERY ITEM DONATED clothing, footwear and SHOP THE PRE-LOVED RACKS USING accessories. You can YOUR TOKENS AS PAYMENT bring along your preBRING YOUR FRIENDS HAVE FUN! loved clothes, footwear www.devonportcomhouse.com/events and accessories and receive a token for every item donated. You can then use these tokens to shop the racks and find some new gems to take home! For more information on how the event will run, check out our website. We look forward to seeing you all there. www.devonportcomhouse.com/events Welcome to our new community lounge! We've been making the most of the quieter times at the House over the last few months to transform our mezzanine space into a comfortable, welcoming and vibrant space for our whole community to enjoy.

Right now, this space can be booked on our website and used free of charge.

It's an awesome space for book clubs, social gettogethers, meetings and more. Once restrictions ease, we'll be able to open the community lounge up to all members of our community to use whenever they wish without the need for bookings too.

We hope you'll pop in for a tea or coffee!

THE DEVONPORT

SWAP SHOP

Devonport Community House, Clarence Street, Devonport (09) 445 3068 www.devonportcomhouse.co.nz info@devonportcomhouse.co.nz

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EDUCATION: KRISTIN SCHOOL

A classic quote by John Lubbock, who perceptively stated…

"Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach of us more than we can ever learn from books."

Over a century after Lubbock’s comments and at Kristin School, we do not underestimate the value of outdoor education in providing young people with the opportunity to grow and develop, personally and socially. As well as offering our students outdoor education as a curriculum option, every February, every Middle and Senior School student and staff member embark on Camp Week at various scenic locations across New Zealand. Friendships are established and strengthened; essential 'soft skills' of cooperation, teamwork, leadership, adaptability and problem-solving are enhanced, and a curiosity and appreciation of protecting and caring for our environment are fostered.

Alas, this year, Covid curtailed our annual Camp plans.

Alternatively, in testimony to our commitment to providing a holistic range of educational experiences, Kristin Middle School hosted an outdoor adventure day for each year level in conjunction with the outdoor provider, Bigfoot. Kristin is privileged to have a beautiful campus backing onto Lucas Creek. The opportunity to use our extensive grounds and immediate environment during a school day was an essential component of the experience. As Year 10 student, Leisha, explained, "We didn't let Covid beat us; we still got to enjoy camp right here on Kristin's grounds!"

As a brand new cohort, Year 7's primary focus was on social connections. Students participated in various activities in their tutor classes, ranging from mountain biking to archery, making bivvy shelters and rock climbing our own Kristin climbing wall. Akaal summed up the experience perfectly, "Adventure Day was so much fun as we got to try so many new things. I was so pleased that my class was the overall winner, but more importantly, we made new friends".

With Year 8 participating in the William Pike Award this year, their focus was on developing skills to survive outdoors. As a result, the

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year group came away from their outdoor adventure day far more knowledgeable about bush survival, pack making and "... how to tie a bunch of different knots and to pitch a perfect tent" (– Kara), as well as outdoor first aid. "My highlight? Learning how to tie a sling and make one out of your jersey." – Alys.

Meanwhile, for Year 9, their outdoor adventure day was about providing "a great way to catalyse our friendships" (- Imogen).

In addition, adventure-based learning games helped "develop a stronger sense of connection with the year group" and rewarded "good teamwork" amongst coaching groups.

And finally, all our Year 10 students had the opportunity to complete their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Training Day. "We got to do some fun activities like navigation and orienteering, rope tying, bivouac building, packing a tramping bag, and we even managed to cook our lunch on a portable stove using gas cans!" Leisha. Focusing on the skills and knowledge required for the DOE Adventurous Journey, the Year 10's day provided a means of selfdiscovery, increasing self-confidence and helping enhance values and ideals as responsible citizens of the world.

While our Middle School students were unable this year to traverse the Tongariro Crossing or surf at Raglan – arguably iconic New Zealand outdoor experiences – they were able to enjoy and discover our own beautiful backyard. Any opportunity to appreciate nature "reminds us that we are part of something bigger" (– Ben Palmer-Fry), and, for many of our students, it deepened their sense of belonging and connection to Kristin at the beginning of a new school year.

What's more, amidst a Covid pandemic and disturbing images of war in Ukraine, for our young people to be outside and immersed in nature away from devices, "it grounds us, calm us" (– Ben Palmer-Fry).

As we approach Easter and the April holidays, the opportunity to spend time with friends and family outside in magnificent Aotearoa, and the importance of appreciating and being grateful for our environment – our haven – has never been more significant.

Deborah Plummer, Assistant Principal, Kristin Middle School

Kristin Tennis on Fire in Secondary School Sport

Finn Burridge.

Kristin’s Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis teams competed admirably at the recent Auckland Secondary School Tennis Champion of Champions Tournament which was played over four days in March. This tournament features the best tennis players in Auckland’s secondary schools. Kristin’s teams were led by our nationally ranked Sports Prefect, Finn Burridge.

Congratulations to Mina Zhang and Muhan Cui who won the Auckland Secondary Schools Intermediate Girls Doubles title with a thrilling win over Macleans College in the final. The scores were tied one set all but our girls came through in the tiebreaker to win 10 points to 6! Well played girls!

Kristin entered four boys (Finn Burridge, Robbie King, Jamie King, Joey Li) and four girls (Lilian Zhang, Muhan Cui, Mina Zhang and Jessica O'Malley) to play in 8 singles and 3 doubles events.

Both Girls' and Boys' teams had some great wins in the first and second rounds with Finn Burridge (Senior Singles) and Mina and Muhan (Intermediate Girls Doubles) and Joey and Jamie (Intermediate Boys Doubles) making it through to the semi-finals along with Finn and Robbie in the Senior Boys Doubles.

Finn's semi-final singles was a close match and after nearly three hours he narrowly missed out on making it through to the final, being defeated 2 sets to 1.

Finn and Robbie made it to the finals after a nail-biting semi-final against Kings College.

Playing St Kentigern College in a brilliant final that was close all the way, the Kristin Boys went down 7/6, 4/6 10/8. The match was played in fine spirit and was an absorbing contest highlighted by some amazing rallies.

Cricket on a Roll at Kristin The 2022 Cricket season has seen our 1st XI hit their straps winning their first four games. The Juan le Maitre coached side have been able to score plenty of runs, often batting first and setting a target for the opposition to chase. Alex Godward has batted with authority including a couple of knocks in the 80s. Captain Lachlan Wallace scored a fine 75 not out against Long Bay College. The Kristin bowlers have worked as a unit all season and young leg spinner Arahan Chattopadhyay has chimed in with some crucial wickets.

Ollie Birch and Lachie Wallace earlier in the year represented North Harbour U17 as well as playing for the Kristin team down in Napier at the cricket festival in early January. A busy season for our cricketers in 2022.

Congratulations to Year 11 student Krrish Hira-Patel who scored his maiden century against Avondale in the first game of the season. His 103 not out enabled the Colts team to secure their opening win in the first game of the season.

Krrish Hira-Patel.

Foundation Day 2022 On Friday 18th March we celebrated Kristin’s Foundation Day, honouring the story of our beginnings; recognising the vision, leadership and commitment of Kristin’s founders to create and build the school we love and appreciate today.

Kristin’s founding story is unique – a school created by families, for families, by a group of pioneering North Shore parents, guided by the Christian values that are still at the heart of our school today: progress, vision, integrity and love.

Our traditional candle lighting ceremony included two of our youngest Kindergarten students, Lauren Duck and Leo Ingram, and Head Prefects Cece Jenkins and Jamie Richardson, together lighting a candle symbolising the light of our founding Christian values, with us from the School’s foundation in 1973.

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EDUCATION: WESTLAKE BOYS

Minister Kelvin Davis and Northcote MP Shanan Halbert with Te Rumaki students.

Te Whānau Rūmaki o Te Puna opening Tēnā koutou kātoa! This year marks the inaugural year of Te Whānau Rūmaki o Te Puna - our Māori immersion class First and foremost, the main purpose of any Māori medium setting is the revitalisation of the Māori language.

Associate Minister of Education Kelvin Davis recently announced new pathways for Māori medium education; therefore the timing of the establishment of our rūmaki class is significant.

There are currently only three other Māori medium programmes Minister Davis listens to students say their pepeha. on Te Rakipaewhenua (North Shore).

Te Puna tāngata!

On Wednesday 23rd February we were pleased to welcome Te Puna oranga!

Associate Minister Davis to Westlake Boys as he spent time with Te Puna Māori mana motuhake e! our Te Whānau Rūmaki students, chatting to them, answering their Tūwhitia te hopo! questions and finding out more about this foundation class.

Mauri ora nui Research has shown that if a child’s culture, language, and cultural Johnny Waititi practices are at the centre of their learning, it is more likely they will Te Kaihautū o Te Puna

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achieve their educational aspirations and those of their whānau.

Hence the significance of having such a class at Westlake Boys. Māori students make up around 10% of our total school roll.

We wanted to make a difference to the educational lives of our Māori students, and Te Whānau Rūmaki o Te Puna is another important step in Westlake Boys High School realising its full bicultural potential.

The group in action.

Jeff Knight with Jay Readings.

Tony Sands with Thomas Leybourne.

Openground underway Openground, our fully immersive business programme for Year 13 entrepreneurs, has taken off with 20 keen students involved in its inaugural year.

At Westlake Boys, we recognise that more young people today are running their own businesses, and increasingly this is beginning at school and university. We pride ourselves on preparing our school leavers for the future, and Openground is a welcome addition to this.

… they will be supported in researching, launching, establishing and running their own successful business.

Entrance is by application in two rounds – the first being a written application, and the second where students present their business idea or their skill set in more detail, to a panel of Westlake stakeholders. All successful applicants will still have access to achieving University Entrance and NCEA Level 3. At the same time, they will be supported in researching, launching, establishing and running their own successful business. They meet regularly with a business mentor and attend a range of inspiring seminars by business experts held here at school. There will also be access to some start-up capital from interested investors to support these businesses to get off the ground.

This is an exciting initiative of The Westlake Foundation, specifically Bill Smale, who is immensely passionate about supporting young entrepreneurs. We are extremely lucky to have the support and expertise of not only Bill Smale, but a number of Westlakers and people in the business community of Westlake who have offered their time and knowledge.

Keryn Russell Director – Openground @ WBHS

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Isaac Shin.

Amelia Davey.

Riko Takayoshi.

Introducing Rangitoto College’s 2022 Student Leaders Rangitoto College is delighted to announce the Student Leadership team for 2022. These students carry out a variety of roles within the Rangitoto College community, embodying the school values of pride, respect, integrity, courage, and striving for excellence through their work.

Annually, a number of Year 13 students are elected through a vote by their peers into the position of Head Student, Deputy Head Student, or Committee Leader. Due to the size of our school community, we elect four Head Students, four Deputy Head Students, and two student leaders for each committee.

These students work with teachers and student-led committees to ensure all students have opportunities for positive school experiences across the year.

Our 2022 Head Students are Riko Takayoshi, Roberto Glinksa-Fonseca, Isaac Shin, and Amelia Davey. These students are outstanding role models for the students of our College. Their attitudes, values and beliefs reflect our school values and they have demonstrated strong leadership skills

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throughout their years in the college through their involvement in a variety of areas of the student experience and activity on our campus. These include, but are not restricted to, academic, performing arts, sports, cultural and service activities.

Each Head Student works closely with two of our Student Leadership committees, helping to grow and support other Student Leaders in the school, to develop and lead events which enrich the campus experience for everyone. We are fortunate to have Head Student Leaders of such high calibre representing our college.

Our Deputy Head Students, who support the work of the Head Students, in 2022 are Molly Gale, Gabe Davidson, Isaac Chan, and Gemma Offwood.

In addition to our long-standing committees, 2022 sees the addition of a number of new committees that reflect the growing diverse community. All of these committees are led by passionate student advocates, who work hard to ensure the best possible opportunities for engagement with their area across the school.

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Roberto Glinksa-Fonseca.

Academic Committee: Youngju Jung and Tyler Young Arts Committee: Caitlin Hodge and Oliver Roe Chinese Committee: Cynthia Li and Carolyn Lin Community Committee: Gemma Offwood and Harrison Cooke Cultural Committee: Jiyeon (Jenny) Hong and Gabe Davidson Environmental Committee: Eliza Ferguson-Dudding and Richard Yoo Globalisation Committee: Atiya Hossain and Andre Leader Korean Committee: Jenny Hong and Isaac Shin Māori and Pasifika Committee: Rylee Hollran and Nathanael Ellis-Kirifi Pastoral Committee: Gemma Clark and Isaac Chan Service Committee: Molly Gale and Sean Lee Spirit Committee: Jiyoon Yeam and Jackson Hamilton Sport Committee: Jinju Schwarz and Caiden Brown

Rangitoto College students excel at the Auckland Athletics Championships Rangitoto College track and field athletes completed a successful Auckland Championship, earning a clutch of medals. The depth and breadth of talent was demonstrated by the range of events in which the athletes won medals, as well as the fact that nearly half of the medals won were by Year 9 and 10 students.

On the track, Rangitoto students won gold in the Junior Girls 2000 m steeplechase and silver in the Junior Girls 300m and 800m, and

Senior Boys 200m and 400m.

On the field, gold was won in the Senior Girls triple jump, hammer throw, shot put, and Intermediate Boys shot put, as well as silver in the Junior Girls javelin and Junior Boys high jump.

Special mention goes to Amy Hurly who won a gold and two silvers, Liam McKellar who won two silvers, and Nadja Kumerich who came away with two golds.

Innovative STEAM programme extended to Year 10 In 2021 we were excited to announce the launch of an innovative STEAM programme for Year 9. This year we are thrilled to be expanding this programme into Year 10 as well.

In this dynamic programme students focus on essential 21st Century skills: team work, communication, and analytical thinking.

Over the course of the programme they undertake a series of different challenges, working in a variety of groups to help evolve and foster these skills. In the first months of the year they completed challenges such as moving liquid filled vessels around a room, without touching the vessel; making timing gates using Micro:bits; designing earthquake proof buildings; making a 30 second marble run, and more. All of these challenges are designed to stretch the team's communication and analytical thinking skills.

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Girls U15 8+ Bronze.

Girls U18 4+ Bronze.

Girls U16 8+ Bronze.

Girls U18 2- Gold.

Girls U18 8+ Silver.

Historic weekend for Westlake Girls Rowing From March 12th to 14th, Westlake Girls High School competed against almost 2,000 students from 100 schools at the North Island Secondary Schools Rowing Championships held at Lake Karapiro.

Westlake produced a stunning finals day performance. For the first time in more than 20 years we medalled in each of the Premier Girls sweeping events – the U18 pair, four and eight. We finished the day with eight top eight finishes, including five podium finishes. Overall, we had 23 medallists, 16 of whom were first time medallists.

The squad’s performance in the U18 sweep events – the premier

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events on the girls racing programme – was a highlight of the regatta. For the first time in more than 20 years we managed to earn a gold medal in the Girls U18 2 (our first title in this event since 2013), a silver medal in the Girls U18 8+ and a bronze medal in the Girls U18 4+ (our first medal in each of these events since 2014). Our junior squad also managed to deliver excellent results securing Westlake Girls bronze medals in both the Girls U15 8+ and Girls U16 8+.

The squads' focus now turns to Maadi Cup being held at Lake Ruataniwha from the 29 March to 2 April.

Top and Bottom Images by Conrad Blind

Game on for high-achieving referee You could say Maggie Cogger Orr’s career is a game of two halves.

On week days you can find her at Westlake Girls in her capacity as Onewa House Dean, and in the class taking business studies or PE. In the evenings and weekends you’ll find her on the rugby field refereeing premier games. And in case you’re wondering – she’s extraordinary in both roles!

Maggie is one of just a handful of rugby referees selected worldwide to officiate at the TikTok Women’s Six Nations competition which started in the Northern Hemisphere at the end of March. She has been joined by just one other New Zealand ref – Lauren Jenner, and Kiwi TMO – Lee Jeffrey.

Maggie is referee (along with two assistant referees) for Wales vs France at Cardiff Arms Park in Cardiff on Friday 22nd April and Ireland vs Scotland at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast on Saturday 30th April.

There are only 100 female referees on the New Zealand circuit, and only six of those – including Maggie – are part of the High Performance Programme.

She's been reffing rugby since 2017, and played for 12 years from her early days of high school until the end of 2016. "I then decided it was time for a new challenge and switched over to refereeing," she says. The timing of that move proved advantageous. "I was quite fortunate that there was a big turnover in women's referees here in New Zealand after Rio 2016. That meant a lot of opportunities and saw me selected into the Women's National Squad during my first year."

Since then, Maggie has been a member of the Wider Training Group (2018) and the National High Performance Squad (2019-present). "Locally I referee Premier Men's rugby in Auckland

Ivy Mitchell introducing the first video.

Maggie Cogger-Orr (in white and green) is pictured officiating at the inaugural Women's Super Rugby game in May 2021.

and have been on the Premier Panel since 2020. In my role I referee for the Farah Palmer Cup (Women's Provincial Tournament) and this year I've been selected to referee Super Rugby Aupiki. I was even able to officiate some development test matches in Fiji at the end of 2019 before Covid really hit."

Maggie says she is stoked to be part of the Women's Six Nations.

"I've worked really hard to get this opportunity and I'm looking forward to representing my union on the international stage," she says. "There are a few nerves of course, but I'm reminding myself of what a cool opportunity this is and reframing the emotion as excitement!"

The bonus is that Canadian-born Maggie will see her parents after two and a half years apart as they will be flying over from Canada to watch her games.

From this tournament, referees will be selected for the Women's Rugby World Cup which is being played in New Zealand during October and November. Watch this space!

Year 12 student Lina Amer presenting.

Ko Wai Au – Digging deeper into Westlake’s rich cultural diversity “Ko Wai Au – Who am I?” is an initiative to celebrate Westlake Girls’ cultural and religious diversity through a series of six weekly videos. Being a student-led project, it aims to further educate other students about the multiculturalism within our school, in particular cultural and religious dress and symbols.

Each episode has a new focus, with students explaining the significance behind their cultural item such as a the hijab or the pounamu. The series has been shared in Form Class so that everyone can engage with the project.

We hope that through education, everyone in our school gains a deeper understanding and respect for others within our school community.

We hope that everyone is finding the video series informative but also inspiring.

By Ivy Mitchell, Head Prefect

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EDUCATION: ROSMINI COLLEGE

Rosmini College Headmaster Mr Nixon Cooper with Joey Pelobello, Daniel Lobo and Rupert Carter.

Academic Assembly Rosmini College students in Years 11 and 12 in 2021 who gained Excellence endorsements, over 100 Excellence credits and Scholarships were awarded badges and special ties at an Academic Assembly held on Friday, 11th March.

Year 13 Head Boy Rupert Carter, together with fellow Year 13 students Daniel Lobo and Joey Pelobello, received academic ties for receiving Scholarships in English, health and physical education, and earth and space science when they were all in Year 12. Joey received an Outstanding in his earth and space science Scholarship examination.

Year 13 students receiving their badges and Academic Ties.

Senior 100m Competitors Josh Smith-Bain, Morgan Codd, Trey Cadwallader and Jordan Seel.

Emery takes the lead.

Te Wharekokowai Paora-Chamberlin.

Junior 1500m.

Athletics Day 2022 Rosmini College’s Senior Athletics Day was held on Thursday, 3rd March on the school’s lower field. The winning house on the day was Emery.

Year 13 student Josh Smith-Bain from Kelly House cleaned up the Senior division winning the 100m, 200m, 400m and shot put. He also came third in the discus which earned him the title of Senior Athletics Champion, along with being the fastest student at Rosmini College.

Year 10 student Te Wharekokowai Paora-Chamberlin of Curran House collected the Intermediate title with wins in the 800m and 1500m along with two third places. The Junior title was shared between Year 9 students Theo Panther and Nathan Craig.

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EDUCATION: TAKAPUNA GRAMMAR

Qaizden Stephano joins Tania Dalton Foundation scholarship programme The Tania Dalton Foundation has welcomed the arrival of 12 new deserving recipients for its scholarship programme. The 2022 recipients join 49 young talented sportswomen across New Zealand. This year’s intake includes our very own Year 13 Qaizden Stephano who has been accepted as a basketball inductee.

Tania Talton Foundation class of 2022.

Qaizden Stephano.

International students awarded Auckland University scholarships

International student scholarships at Auckland University are offered to only 10 students nationwide in 2022 for school leavers. This year two students from our International Faculty received this scholarship from AU for the first time.

Dara Dou. Anna Tajima.

Year 13 leaver Dara Dou (top right) was awarded the AU International School Leaver Scholarship for 2022 worth $10,000, which she is putting towards her data science studies. Dara came from China and joined TGS in Year 9.

She was one of our international student leaders and had a wonderful five years here at TGS. Year 13 leaver Anna Tajima (bottom right) was also awarded the AU International School Leaver Scholarship for 2022 at $10,000, which she is putting towards her global studies degree. Anna was from Japan and joined TGS in January 2020.

Freddy Birch bowling.

1st XI T20 Team.

1st XI Boys Cricket pushing for Higher Honours Only a few weeks into the year it has already been a blockbuster year for the TGS Boys 1st XI. Having played twelve fixtures, they have shown why they are a team on the rise in both forms. The boys have performed well as a team winning all but two of their fixtures one of the losses was the Premier T20 semi-final against premier team Sacred Heart.

Along the way to the semi-final they have enjoyed wins against opposition that have been much favoured in the past such as Kings College and St. Kentigern College.

Christian Scott.

On an individual note, Christian Scott (pictured right) has recorded two centuries this year. Daniel Middleton has also had a stellar start to the season averaging 52 across all formats. From a bowling front year 13 Freddy Birch has stepped up this year demonstrating his skill with the ball, supported well by Hamish

The team congratulate keeper Nick Petherick.

Jardine. The team aspires to push for promotion this year to the premier one-day competition. With the majority of the team returning next year and some talented juniors coming through from NSCC, TGS Cricket is in very good form.

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EDUCATION: CARMEL COLLEGE

Carmel continues to celebrate

by Just Adapting the How Here at Carmel, we are not letting Covid restrictions stop us from finding creative and safe ways to still gather (remotely) and celebrate not only our Catholic faith liturgies but the communitybuilding activities.

Our calendar planning just takes on the added step of ‘how can we still do this in the Red setting?’ And, we are making the ‘how’ happen.

We’re perfecting the art of live-streaming our significant gatherings and holding virtual Meet the Teacher introductions, Māori hui and Pasifika fono and House assemblies via Zoom and Google Meet.

We’re still a learning community that gathers!!

Sacramental Mass We were delighted to be able to celebrate our Sacramental Mass on Tuesday, 1st March for our Year 8 students. Fr Marchellino and Bishop Michael celebrated Mass for the girls to receive First Holy Communion and Confirmation. It was lovely to have parents and

sponsors with us to celebrate this very important stage in our shared Catholic faith and also those who joined us in the livestream.

Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the 40 days of preparation leading to Easter. Each year at Carmel we have a school liturgy to distribute the ashes which come from the burned palms of last year's Palm Sunday.

Our liturgy was live-streamed out to the 24 buddy Atawhai groups around the school and senior students took the blessed ashes out to each of the 24 groups, where girls were waiting to receive them.

Maori and Pasifika Lunch A welcome lunch for our Māori and Pasifika students was held recently, hosted by our Tū Wahine, Emjay Dickson and Pasifika representative, Moira Macdonald.

Our annual Athletics Day was held on 17th February at Onewa Domain Congratulations to our overall champions: Year 7 – Alayna Wright-Rawle • Year 8 – Rebecca Robertson • Junior – Nadja McGoon Intermediate – Imogen O’Rourke • Senior – Ava Fitzgerald

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A Day in the Life at Age

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Our day starts

with GEM: Gratitude,

Empathy & Mindfulness. We do things like yoga, meditation, and think about what we are grateful for.

way my brain works so that I can read and spell.

Then we learn maths foundation skills. This is fun

After this, we get to work on an inquiry project

because we can work at the level we’re at and not

where the learning coach introduces us to new

always in our pod group. Our maths sessions are

ideas linked to our theme and we can decide

a mix of the learning coach showing us how to do

which bit of it we want to extend and work on.

something, us getting to try it out, and having time to play using the skills we’ve learned. After maths, we have skills development where we learn how to be organized, deal with our emotions, or learn all about our thinking.

After morning tea, we have structured literacy which helps me to break down words in the

“My name is Eden

The afternoons are all different and sometimes we take our learning outside, other times we learn through doing art, or we might go to the park and work on our community project to help get rid of rubbish and weeds, or plant trees.

Every week, we have a session for EQ which helps us with social-emotional development and we always do this through role play or art. We also do sport and this term we have been doing surfing

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and tennis.

Anon, Year 8 and I’m nine years old. I go to AGE school. I like

my school because it’s very fun. There is a basketball court and a slide out of the classroom. We go to the beach almost every day. Sometimes we are allowed to go swimming but we do lots of other fun things at the beach like build sandcastles, dig holes, or climb some of the trees there.

Every morning we do something called GEM. It stands for Gratitude Empathy Mindfulness. At the moment, my class is learning about the parts of the brain. We get put into different math and literacy groups.

Even the learning is fun because it’s turned into fun learning games.

Every Friday we get to work on a project we started. We can work with

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a friend or by ourselves. I’m working on a school magazine with a friend.

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Virtual School

Why AGE?

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I am a 15-year-old male

Ready to Launch in Term 2!

We are now taking enrolments for our from the North

Shore. I attended a local primary school where I did reasonably well. In Year 7, I went to the local intermediate school but didn’t find it challenging

virtual school for Term 2 2022. Please head to our website https://www.age.school.nz/ age-virtual-register-your-interest for more information and to register your interest.

enough and I didn’t really do much work. In Year 8, my parents put me into a private school in Central

“Students don’t learn subjects so much as they learn

Auckland. It was here where I was tested and

teachers” and this is true for me. I also enjoyed:

diagnosed with APD (Audio processing disorder) but not the kind that allowed access to funding.

There was no ability to get extra help that I needed.

They honestly tried their best, especially the English and Maths teachers. Most teachers moved me to the front and treated me a bit differently. I wasn’t really achieving because the work was something the local primary school hadn’t really prepared me for. So I wasn’t achieving here either because the work and instruction were too hard. So toward the end of Year 8, we made the switch to AGE. What I liked about Age I immediately liked the smaller class sizes and the close relationship with the teacher. Smaller class sizes are crucial for me to be successful with my APD, but AGE also

µ Flexible learning environment. µ Nice new building with 21-century technology. µ Quiet, comfortable learning spaces. Comfort is really important.

µ No uniform. µ Learning Coaches who guided me through my learning.

µ Working with specialists outside the classroom. µ Project-based learning. µ Link to the real world via apprenticeships. µ Wider learning opportunities personalised to my interests.

Other opportunities When I wanted to take a specialist course, the AGE

allowed me to have a stronger

learning coach helped me by finding a teacher who

relationship with the teacher.

was able to mentor me with what I was interested in. I preferred this over a normal state school because I wanted to learn stuff that other schools

Age School is really cool. I didn’t like Math at all until I came here!

I really enjoy it now. We mainly do fun things, and we have two slides! There’s also a basketball court, sky nets, and Takapuna Beach just down the road.

Anyway, what I’m saying is that I LOVE it!

were not offering; at AGE, this wasn’t a limitation.

This year, I briefly chose to return to my local High School. This was because I felt that I wanted more social opportunities. At AGE, a school with only 30 kids in the Senior College, there are simply fewer students to socialise with. But I left the local high school and returned to AGE in the middle of Term 1

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because I realised that meeting my learning needs was more important than the social aspects.

Anon, Year 11

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YES DISABILITY SUPPORT CENTRE: NEWS

WILSON HOME TRUST: NEWS

By Sonia Thursby, CEO, Yes Disability

Celebrating I.Drive

Sonia Thursby.

The YES team is proud to celebrate one of our I.Drive participants passing their learner's test last week. This is a reminder about why we do I.Drive: giving the participants confidence in taking the next steps to driving and gaining their independence.

I.Drive is a two-day workshop that goes through the New Zealand Road Code in an interactive and easy to learn manner.

The workshop is ongoing on a monthly basis and the upcoming dates have been confirmed for the next few months. We design the workshop for the participants who feel the New Zealand Road Code book is overwhelming. The available dates are April 6th – 7th, May 4th – 5th, June 1st – 2nd. If you are interested in attending the workshop you can contact the programme coordinator Abdulla at abdulla@yesdisability.org.nz YES hosts a quarterly Northern Providers Network meeting, which collaborates with other organisations to improve the overall services young people with disabilities receive. The Northern Providers Network meetings are a great opportunity for us to connect, mingle and hear from special guest speakers.

We are each able to share an update on what’s happening within our organisations and the services we provide. The most recent meeting was on 25th March with guest speakers Simone Anderson (Manawanui) and Daniel Phillips (Taikura Trust). For further information you can contact Mags at mags@yesdisability.org.nz YES has started its Empowered programme with Cam Calkoen.

They have had their first session and the participants are looking forward to continuing the year-long programme. The participants are motivated to develop their goals and inspirations, and with the support and guidance from Cam they are confident in achieving them. There will be a graduation ceremony for the participants on December 3rd, which is International Day for Disabled Persons, in celebration of the hard work and effort the participants will have put in.

YES has recently held a self defence course for young women with disabilities. The aim is to empower and strengthen young women with disabilities to feel safer and equipped in defending themselves. The course went through numerous themes to prepare the women for negative situations and inform them about how to set safe boundaries. The course was on March 29th at Shore Junction. If you’re a young woman with disabilities and interested in future courses, please visit the YES website www.yesdisability.org.nz or email us on ilead@yesdisability.org.nz for further information.

Stay tuned for any updates or engage us on our social media pages, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ileadconferencenz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i.leadnz/

The Wilson Home Trust - supporting families with children and young adults with physical disabilities We have had a busy month here at the Wilson Home Trust.

We recently provided a weekend retreat for mums/ caregivers of children with physical disabilities. All attendees enjoyed the opportunity to get away, have some fun and spend time with other mums.“Exactly what a tired, stressed out, full on caregiver mum needs for respite.”

While the current Covid restrictions are having some limitations on our programmes, we were still able to make a trip to Northland where the Parent to Parent Coordinator was able to make a number of new introductions. It was great to meet with new families and organisations and raise the awareness of the Trust in the Far North region.

The Wilson Home Trust supports physically disabled children and young adults from Tūrangi to Cape Reinga (the top half of the North Island) and we are hoping that as the Covid restrictions ease, the team can start to visit the other regions out of Auckland later this year.

The gorgeous St Leonards’ chapel is available to hire for events, weddings, christenings and small concerts. There are also beautiful heritage gardens for hire too.

If you would like to come and have a look or find out more, please contact Justine on 022 1211 477 or email weddings@wilsonhometrust.org.nz 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 www.facebook.com/wilsonhometrust1/

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LIFE LESSONS WITH LIFE EDUCATION TRUST

SUNNYNOOK COMMUNITY CENTRE: NEWS

By Bronwyn Bound, Sunnynook Community Centre Manager

News from Co Chairperson Phil Taylor

Harold wants to introduce some new trustees!

Phil Taylor

Last month we welcomed four new trustees to Life Education Trust North Shore. It's fantastic to have these passionate and talented individuals joining our board as we continue to support Harold the Giraffe's work on the Shore. We'll introduce two this month and two next month.

First up, Rachael McDonald. Rachael was born and raised on the North Shore and after 18 years overseas has recently returned to New Zealand with her husband and three children, who are all at Browns Bay School (not the husband!)..

She lived in a country where educational opportunities for life skills such as those delivered by the trust were non-existent and so is passionate about ensuring these services continue to be available for our tamariki in New ealand. “I’m truly delighted to be part of the important work the Trust and its educators deliver as the issues faced by our tamariki are only becoming more and more complex. It is vital they have every chance to learn how to make those positive choices and become confident and happy members of our society.” Rachael has over 23 years' work experience in New Zealand and overseas, as a corporate and finance lawyer, highly valuable experience to add to our Trust.

Secondly, we welcome Rohil Singh to the trust as a Shadow Board Member as a part of PwC’s Shadow Board programme.

Rohil is proud to call the North Shore home again after some time away in Wellington and Dunedin. Rohil attended Takapuna Primary and has fond memories of learning valuable lessons from Harold. "I am passionate about ensuring that children of all backgrounds have access to quality information from trusted sources," said Rohil. "Tamariki and rangatahi today face so many challenges, which have only been exacerbated by the pandemic and I’m proud to be involved with an organisation that gives them the tools they need to help navigate through life."

Rohil brings with him experience in marketing and financial services. We're glad to have Rohil’s mix of skills on our volunteer board.

In other news, our trust is now on social media and we will be providing news and updates through our Facebook and Instagram channels. We encourage you to follow our Life Education Trust - North Shore pages (@lifeeducation_northshore) to stay up to date with Harold and our educators as they go about their work educating and inspiring our North Shore tamariki to make positive life choices.

Contact us: secretary@lifeeducationnorthshore.nz Visit: www.lifeeducationnorthshore.nz

Greetings from Sunnynook Community Centre

Bronwyn Bound.

The Sunnynook Community Centre Management Committee is run by a wonderful group of volunteers who are local residents or regular users of the Community Centre. They employ Manager Bronwyn Bound, Early Learning Centre Supervisor Rose Broderick and other staff to help run the centre, holiday programme / youth programme.

We will be holding our AGM in June 2022 and encourage members of the community to come and find out how it all works.

If you are interested in joining the committee at the AGM you can email: snook.com.cen@xtra.co.nz.

We are once again racing through the year and are very happy that our regular groups are starting to get the confidence to run their classes face-to-face. While some groups have stopped for various reasons, we are very happy to say that we have some new groups starting in Term 2 2022.

We will put a newsletter together for the new term and have copies available in the foyer in early May as well as on the website.

Holiday programme / youth programme staff have planned a great holiday programme for April 2022 and although it will most likely be run with reduced numbers (under the red setting), we look forward to hopefully opening up the programme to new families in July 2022.

Kind regards Bronwyn Bound, Centre Manager, Sunnynook Community Centre Greetings from the Sunnynook Community Association The Sunnynook Community Association warmly welcomes Billy McDermott, Jimmy Fang, Julea Jumig and Junie Jumig onto the Board.

They each bring a fresh perspective and new talents into our team.

With new members, we are preparing for the popular Sunnynook September Marathon again this year. We received such positive feedback that we have decided to direct our focus to this event again. We know this event positively contributed to the wellbeing of our community during the Delta lockdown last year. Hopefully, we can include more events for our community to connect this September.

With new members, we are preparing for the popular Sunnynook September Marathon again this year.

Another focus for us this year is community safety. We are relieved that Constable Penny is back in her office at the Community Centre after her long deployment to MIQ. We are also concerned about road safety and speed around the suburb and will continue to advocate for a safe community for everyone.

Ngā mihi, Mel Chairperson, Sunnynook Community Association 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.

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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.

Under One Roof?

Max and Sharon had lived in the same house in Browns Bay for 20 years.

They raised a family there, with their two children attending the local schools.

They are now both grown; Gemma, the eldest, was living in London and Dylan, the younger, was living close to home with his partner, Isobel.

Isobel and Dylan had recently welcomed a child, a beautiful baby girl who as the first grandchild was the absolute light of Max and Sharon’s life. With Isobel heading back to work soon, Sharon was planning to look after the baby three days a week. Isobel was reluctant to return to work so soon, but the reality was that meeting current bills and dealing with rising grocery and petrol prices all while saving for a house just wasn’t possible on one income.

Max and Sharon were concerned that Dylan and Isobel might never be able to get a foot on the property ladder. They were currently renting a two bedroom which was barely big enough with a tiny baby and offered no room to grow. Still, the rent Dylan and Isobel were paying was high enough to prevent saving for a house deposit in a meaningful way.

Max and Sharon started thinking of ways they might help. First, they looked at their own resources. Their house was still situated on a full quarter acre site. They knew they were sitting on valuable land that would become too much for them to maintain in the future. The house itself was a standard issue 1970s style. With four bedrooms, one bathroom and a separate toilet, it was too big for them but not quite big enough for Dylan, Isobel and the baby to move in with them, saving on rent.

Determined to help, Max and Sharon sat down one Sunday afternoon with Dylan and Isobel to brainstorm. It turned out when Dylan and Isobel combined their savings with their Kiwisaver, they had around $100,000. A lot of money to be sure, just not enough in today’s market.

After much discussion, they concluded that it would be sensible for Max and Sharon to sell their house and pool their money with Dylan and Isobel to buy a property that they could all live in together. This solved two problems: It would allow Max and Sharon to free up some capital for their retirement and it would get Dylan and Isobel on the property ladder. Not to mention all the benefits of having Nan and Grandad on site!

The two couples started to look for a home and income situation where one couple could live in the main home and the other in the minor dwelling. It took some time, but they eventually found the perfect place: close to good schools, modern, spacious and within their budget.

The arrangement was that Max and Sharon would own 75% of the

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property, Dylan and Isobel 25%. Dylan and Isobel’s savings were only 5% of the actual purchase price and so they needed to borrow some money to top them up to 25%. Max and Sharon weren’t in the position to lend them more money, as they needed savings for retirement and had their other child, Gemma, to consider. They talked to the bank and understood that while the bank could lend Dylan and Isobel the extra $400,000, Max and Sharon would need to be co-borrowers as they would also be on the title to the property.

Realising the complexity of the situation, the two couples decided to get legal advice. They went to see Max and Sharon’s lawyer who explained that these kinds of intergenerational property sharing arrangements were becoming more and more common. She emphasised that even within a trusting family, it was important to have an agreement in place that dealt with all the worst-case scenarios.

She had seen things go wrong too many times before. Some issues to consider were: • What if Dylan and Isobel couldn’t pay their mortgage and the bank looked to Max and Sharon to pay?

• Were the outgoings on the property (rates, insurance etc.) to be paid 50/50 or proportionate to their percentages in the property?

• What happened if one of the couples separated or someone died?

• What would happen if it just didn’t work out, and they no longer desired to live all together on the property?

It felt quite overwhelming, but the lawyer explained it was much better to set the ground rules now in a well-thought-out property sharing agreement. It ensured all parties were on the same page, avoiding nasty surprises down the line.

There are many ways to help children into property. The property sharing arrangements described in this article are being used not just by parents and children, but often by siblings and sometimes by friends. Pooling resources can be a smart way to get on the property ladder. It is tough at the moment; the traditional methods aren’t cutting it for a lot of people. Thinking outside the square is more important than ever. However, involving more parties in a property can complicate outcomes. Legal advice about the different scenarios and options should be a part of your strategy.

Tammy McLeod, Managing Director, Davenports Law

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With changes to bank lending policies and the 10 year brightline test, it is important to get legal advice to establish the best way of structuring a contribution, which will protect both you and your children.

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ACCOUNTANCY WITH BELLINGHAM WALLACE

Planning for the year ahead beyond Covid As most of us begin a new financial year (those with 31st March balance dates), we typically would also look to review our budgets or cashflow forecasts for the year ahead and set some new targets. We might even reset our strategic direction, and better yet, we would align our strategic direction and our cashflow forecast to ensure that the two are in unison.

However, the way that companies managed working capital and short term cashflow changed considerably during the last two years as we tackled the Covid pandemic. When Covid first hit our shores, many businesses took rapid action to ensure they had sufficient access to cash for survival. For most of us, this meant drawing down on existing credit facilities, requesting support from our funding partners, and even taking advantage of government stimulus packages, such as the wage subsidy. In fact, a lot of businesses reported better than expected cash flow. However now businesses are beginning to face a cash flow pinch where existing funding facilities are exhausted, additional funding is unlikely, cost of funding has increased, general business costs have increased, and the government lolly scramble packaged as financial support is no longer available. Essentially over the last two years we have managed to navigate through a global health pandemic, now only to be greeted by a likely economic pandemic.

Think about these factors for a moment. As business owners we are facing the following headwinds: rising cost of labour (the minimum wage goes up to $21.20 per hour from 1st April 2022 and this has a trickle up effect for all other staff); the shortage of labour supply; the risk of our existing labour leaving to take up roles overseas now that borders are slowly opening up again; the rising cost of materials, goods and services; challenges and delays with supply chain still impacting businesses again this year; increasing compliance requirements; and remote workforces becoming the norm for some businesses. These factors create threats to business, but also opportunities if you can harness them.

So how do we set an accurate direction and forecast for the year ahead, after just surviving two years of having the spectre of the Covid pandemic infiltrate our businesses and forever change the way we do business, and indeed our lives? What should be the basis for our forecasts for the year ahead? Should we go back to pre-pandemic assumptions and trading expectations? Can we continue with our current level of trading?

Some of us may be tempted to cut product size, quality, and benefits to maintain existing prices to meet the market, while some of us will be able to increase prices, and in some instances, this could be on the back of several recent price increases. In addition, we may feel that we can no longer pursue plans to expand operations and grow our business, or worse, even keep the workers that we have based on current trading performance given we are probably asking employees to do more with less. These are some of the questions that we need to address as we look to the year ahead.

To assist with managing these challenges, as business owners, data is often the best way to meet these issues head on. It’s critical to understand what the metrics say about your day-to-day operations, what trends might they provide, and what warning signs could they alert you to. When thinking about these metrics there are, in my view, three key areas to consider when you are preparing your forecast and strategic direction for the year ahead. They are:

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Accountancy with Mike Atkinson of Bellingham Wallace.

Mike Atkinson.

1. Know your break-even point: Now more than ever, this is one of the most critical calculations that businesses should be completing, and you should know this in dollars of revenue and volume of units to be sold. It’s vital to understand what measures can be taken to reduce costs, while not sacrificing future growth opportunities. What costs can you cut and what is your safety margin for your break-even? What costs are variable vs fixed? How sensitive is your break-even with a fluctuation to the NZD exchange or interest rates?

2. Cash is king! As the saying goes, profit is like food and cash is like oxygen; we can survive without some food for a while, but we cannot survive long without oxygen. What is your cash flow position at present? Do you know your cash burn rate? What is your cash headroom (the length of time your cash will last, assuming no further revenue, based on your current facilities less you committed to costs in the coming months)? Can you access a war or treasure chest of cash? You need to know at what point your business becomes cashflow negative. If you are forecasting to lose cash, then you need to reconsider strategies to prevent this potential business death spiral.

Having strong cashflow allows organisations time to make planned decisions and to control those decisions. Cashflow management, including diligent forecasting is a must-do. Remember, in growing businesses that experience high sales growth, ther is often declining cashflow; that is, it costs cash to grow.

3. Balance sheet strength: Reviewing your balance sheet has never been more important than now. By managing your balance sheet, you can unlock cash from working capital (debtors & stock/WIP). In the coming months it's anticipated that a number of businesses could fail, so debtor collection needs to be at the forefront. Sadly, more businesses fail coming out of recessionary times, than going into them.

That is because during the period of recession, we will typically use up any and all of our cash reserves to survive, meaning that when we are finally in a position to trade again, we have very little cash funding to support further investment into our working capital, such as stock or employees. Currently stock-based businesses, if they can afford to, are accumulating additional stock items due to the delays with shipping and supply chain issues. This strategy for many has been a key to the success of business trading during the pandemic, that is, if you have stock (so long as it's good stock) you have been able to sell it with strong demand from customers. Managing this tightrope strategy comes at a cost however, as holding additional stock sucks up cashflow and can have a major impact on your working capital, so you need to balance the need for stock vs future cash flow requirements.

Typically, there are three things that businesses can use their net profit after tax for: reinvest in the business; pay down debt; or pay a return to the shareholders (i.e. a dividend). So where will your focus be?

The humble cashflow forecast has never been so vital, so leaving this plan to chance is a dangerous game to play. Instead, identify your current financial position, understand the resources available to you, develop a clear plan, and then review and adjust that plan as time goes by.

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EDUCATION: MARK WILSON, EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL, KRISTIN SCHOOL

LEGALLY SPEAKING: SCHNAUER AND CO

By Natasha Williams, Lawyer, Schnauer and Co, before being admitted to the bar in 2013 she had been practicing law in England and Wales. With a background in property and estates she developed an interest in Trust law and is passionate about delivering advice and assistance to clients.

Memoranda of Guidance – What’s the purpose?

Natasha Williams.

When a Trust is set up the settlor usually has views on how they would like the Trust funds to be used and distributed. These views are typically recorded in a Memorandum of Guidance and provided to the trustees with the Trust deed.

However it is important to remember the Memorandum of Guidance is not binding on the trustees; it is simply guidance and a trustee’s decision may override the wishes of the settlor. For this reason it is not uncommon for the relevance of Memoranda of Guidance to be questioned.

The role of the settlor is to create a Trust. Once they do, the settlor no longer owns or has any rights over the Trust assets.The trustees are now the caretakers of the Trust assets for the benefit of the Trust’s beneficiaries and not the Settlor, and in fulfilling this role, they must act within the framework of the Trust Deed and legislation. So does a Memorandum of Guidance by the Settlor have little weight?

Even though a Memorandum of Guidance is not legally binding, the Trustees have a fiduciary duty to ascertain the Settlor’s wishes and take them into account when making decisions. However, there are some considerations. The Court of Appeal in Chambers v S R Hamilton Corporate Trustee Limited, said that: “Wishes can only be taken into account if they are not inconsistent with the purposes of the Trust as appears from its written terms.

Trustees should not blindly obey all settlor instructions. It is necessary for trustees to read and understand a memorandum of guidance to discern the settlor’s wishes, and then with those wishes in mind make an independent assessment of the appropriate course of action, taking into account not just the memoranda, but all relevant factors.”

Therefore it is important for trustees to have regard to all the circumstances when making a decision. This is particularly important as Trusts can last for 125 years and things the settlor considered important at the time may no longer be important or relevant, or may compromise a trustee’s obligations to act in accordance with the purposes of the Trust Deed or Trusts Act 2019.

So what is the ‘take away’ from this? Overall a Memorandum of Guidance will continue to be a useful document for the trustees, with the knowledge that it is not binding. It can provide guidance on how the settlor would like the trustees to exercise their discretionary powers and include specific instructions, for example, to assist children with the purchase of a home, or pay for tertiary education for grandchildren or assist special needs beneficiaries. Settlors can also indicate who they would like the trustees to consult following their death, and who the settlor would like to be a replacement trustee. The trustees can take these wishes into account when making decisions.

On this basis, to keep the Memorandum of Guidance relevant, we recommend that the settlor regularly reviews and updates it. If you don’t have a Memorandum of Guidance or your current one needs updating then we would be happy to assist you to provide clear guidance to your trustees on how you would like the Trust to be managed.

Schnauer & Co, 1 Shea Terrace, Takapuna 09 486 0177, www.schnauer.com

What is the real value of school?

Mark Wilson.

If you can read this article, you’ve already benefited the value of schooling. Although the basic skills of reading, writing and arithmetic are not the only value of schools.

As business people look for return on investment, young people could well pause to ask themselves the same question on schooling. There is plenty of research to reassure students that the longer they stay at school and better their qualifications – the greater access they have to employment opportunities and higher incomes. Such benefits lead to a more prosperous, healthy and happy life. The better educated a person becomes the more they can contribute to growing the country’s economy and resource public services like health care.

In addition, the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions confirmed for us the social benefits of school. Being at school is best for young people’s learning, social development, as well as their mental and physical wellbeing. Being part of a diverse school community develops social awareness and appreciation of human difference – making our society a more inclusive and friendlier place. These critically important social skills are part of the “hidden curriculum” schools provide.

The better educated a person becomes the more they can contribute to growing the country’s economy and resource public services like health care.

When parents choose the best school for their child, research shows that the culture and values of the school are some of the critical key decision factors. This is because parents want to know how their school will shape and influence the character and the person their child will grow up to be. School culture includes not only what happens in the classroom, but the attitudes and behaviours in the playground, sports fields, and social groups.

While schools may teach the same curriculum, how they teach and what is the school culture can significantly vary. Parents must align their values and beliefs with the school of their choice.

As Dr. Martin Luther King Jnr. said “intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education”.

The long-term value of schooling can be seen in the impact young people go on to have in wider society. Are they equipped to think beyond themselves, and have a sense of service and belonging? Does their school engage in community action projects and service leadership opportunities that allow students to learn to contribute and give to others? It is through living out such social actions of giving and sharing that people develop qualities like gratitude, generosity, and compassion.

So, why do we go to school? The real value is not only to become the best person we can be and to live the best life for oneself, but also, to develop the values and character to help ensure we connect and belong in a community, to ultimately help make a positive difference in our world.

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THIS MONTH’S FEATURE: MADEIRA VINE

This month’s feature: Madeira Vine This pesty creeper has reddish stems with small irregular 'warty' aerial tubers. The leaves are heart shaped, glossy, clammy to the touch, and arranged alternately on the stems. It’s flowering about now, with lots of slender, drooping, cream-coloured flowerheads about 18 cm long.

Madeira vine forms dense long-lived infestations that smother native plants and dominate the bush at medium to high canopy level. It can even topple small trees.

Take action as soon as possible: • Pull out roots • Collect all aerial tubers • Put all parts in a securely tied black plastic bag and leave to 'cook' in the sun • For larger stems, cut near to the ground and immediately paste a thin film of MetGel on the cut stem - can be purchased at most garden centres or hardware stores.

• Follow up will be required as it is incredibly persistent.

• Talk to your neighbours and encourage them to take action too!

• Report madeira vine on Council land to: aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/report-it

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There are several environmental networks across Auckland’s North Shore that support communities to recognise, report and remove pest plants and restore our native habitat.

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 https://www.pestfreekaipatiki.org.nz/myrtle-rust 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 Waitematā Ecological Network (UWEN) info@upperharbourecologynetwork.org Facebook.com/ @upperwaitemataecologynetwork For advice on chemical-free alternatives, Kaipātiki Project community@kaipatiki.org.nz kaipatiki.org.nz Facebook.com/kaipatikiproject This monthly feature is a collaborative initiative between Restore Hibiscus & Bays, Pest Free Kaipātiki Restoration Society, Pupuke Birdsong Project, Restoring Takarunga Hauraki, the Upper Waitematā Ecological Network and Kaipātiki Project. Building on Te Ao Māori principles of kaitiakitanga and whānaungatanga, these environmental networks bring our communities together to foster guardianship, care and respect towards our whenua, natural world and indigenous wildlife.

BOWLS NORTH HARBOUR: NEWS

with Lindsay Knight

Birkenhead's high achieving Nathan family One of the great virtues victory, all of which were of bowls as a sport is its against accomplished ability to involve, even players: Milford’s Charlie playing at the highest McDonald, Takapuna’s levels, members of a Brent Malcolm and finally family.

Browns Bay’s Brian Wilson.

In North Harbour no Not that Peter hasn’t family epitomises this quite excelled in singles in so much or more vividly the past. In 2013-14 he than the Nathans, from the won the centre singles Birkenhead club. title, a remarkable feat Usually, the family considering that no long involvement is husband before he had just survived and wife, but in the case of major heart surgery. And the Nathans it’s one of Dad while a junior at the now Peter, and two siblings, son disbanded Glenfield club Chad and daughter Millie. he was the centre’s oneAll three are high fliers to-five singles champion in in the sport and each is a 2007 and 2009.

Peter Nathan and his talented son and daughter, Chad and Millie. centre representative, Peter Peter’s other open in the open representative sevens team, partnering club-mate Daymon centre title was achieved with Millie when they won the centre mixed Pierson, Millie in the four of the open women’s representative team, pairs in 2019 when Millie, still in her early 20s, was a second-year and Chad in the men’s one-to-five team. player and along the way they beat several top players, including Millie’s achievement is even more meritorious because she, too, is Wendy Jensen, Elaine McClintock and Steve Cox. still eligible for the one-to-five representatives.

At Anniversary weekend there was a repeat success for Millie and Chad at the Milford club’s 5000 tournament which caters for some of the country’s most promising players. With Birkenhead club-mate Gary Wallace they won this event for the second consecutive year, taking the first prize of $1500.

Other Birkenhead bowlers have excelled in recent weeks, notably club stalwart and life member Sandy Cleghorn in scoring an astonishing win in the North Harbour three-five tournament.

Cleghorn skipped Robbie Henson and second year player Maxe Janssen to come from behind wins in both the semi-finals and final to win the title and, like the club’s men’s sevens team, earn the right to travel to Wellington for the national play-off.

The irrepressible Sandy, despite his 78 years and unorthodox style, was the hero in each win. Adding to Birkenhead’s celebrations was the fact the 3-5 victory came at the expense of the club All three have achieved considerable success in the past few weeks, Birkenhead sees as its arch-rival, Takapuna. particularly Peter who early last month spearheaded Birkenhead to the In the semi-final Sandy, with his last bowl, cannoned into the North Harbour men’s sevens title, so qualifying for the national final in head when Takapuna’s rival skip Robyne Walker appeared to have Wellington this month. played the winning shot. Then in the final when the Garry BanksPeter stepped into the illustrious shoes of Black Jack Tony skipped Takapuna trio, having all but won the game in the second Grantham, who was away trialling for the New Zealand set, appeared to have clinched the tie-breaker, only for Sandy, Commonwealth Games team, as Birkenhead’s singles specialist in the with his last bowl again, nudging what again had been a Takapuna centre playoffs and did so with distinction. winning shot.

He made light of the added pressure in what is bowls’ loneliest role by winning all three of his matches to anchor the overall Birkenhead Visit: www.bowlsnorthharbour.com

At Anniversary weekend there was a repeat success for Millie and Chad at the Milford club’s 5000 tournament which caters for some of the country’s most promising players.

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An impressive 330m²(approx.) residence on a full 930sqm site capturing stunning views to the Gulf and a warm northerly aspect. Four double bedrooms, four bathrooms (two ensuites), formal and family living, study, media room, gymnasium or studio, pool, and spa …. the list goes on! Perfect for entertaining the pool offers a taste of the tropics in its private haven overlooking the Gulf and the adjacent spa soaks the stresses of the day away all year long. For the fitness or hobby enthusiasts the gym/studio offers a retreat seldom found in homes. Don’t pass up the luxury of having it all – act now to secure this ‘one of a kind’ home. • ID8033 • Price $3,100,000

7 Elizabeth Place Mairangi Bay 3 Lnge | 4 Bdrm | 4 Bthrm | 2 Gge Stop looking and start living in this spacious family home with something for everyone!

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NORTH SHORE HISTORY: WITH DAVID VERRAN

Archival material at the New Zealand Maritime Museum goes online

By David Verran

Since 2020, the New Zealand Maritime The museum has both a near total run from Museum has made annual funding December 1945 to Autumn 2010 and an applications to the New Zealand Lottery associated collection of 2639 photographs from Commission for an intended five-year that magazine from the 1960s to the 1990s. digitisation programme. Digitisation started It also has a good run of copies of the ‘New in February 2021 and the museum is now Zealand Yachtsman’, from 23 April 1909 to 18 applying for a third year of funding.

June 1918.

The museum has a total of over three million I have also received inventories of the AHB items. Currently over nine thousand items have engineering files and correspondence yet to been both digitised and made available on the be digitised. As appropriate to Harbour Board museum website. Files for future digitisation files these concentrate on the Naval Base include Auckland Harbour Board (AHB) and especially the passenger ferry wharves at engineers' correspondence from 1907 to 1988, Devonport, but also have relevance to such AHB engineers' files from 1908 to 1972 and head topics as the Devonport Borough District office correspondence from 1871 to 1989. The Scheme (likely the maritime aspects), mooring museum is exploring a method to make PDFs areas for boats, dinghy lockers and even available. It is also in the process of digitising all the water supply for the Devonport Steam the AHB Minute Books and Indexes from 1871 to Ferry Company. There are similar files for the 1989, along with AHB photograph albums. The Birkenhead, Northcote and Chelsea wharves. earliest album is of sketches, with images dating Note that the Auckland Harbour Board managed between 1840 and the 1980s. The Auckland the port of Auckland and later Onehunga as Harbour Board operated from 1871 to 1989, and well, covering both the Auckland and Manukau when it was wound up its records went to the harbours.

K168-171, Photograph Album 10, Auckland Maritime Museum.

Other files include those on the Kauri Point Harbour Board archives [19136], courtesy of Reserve (1914 to 1953), the Kauri Point Naval I checked out the site for North Shorethe New Zealand Maritime Museum. This related material and found photographs taken Depot (1935 to 1974), the Chelsea housing estate features the Hobson Street, Birkenhead and Northcote vehicular ferry berths, and is (1965 to 1983), the proposed Meola Reef harbour in Northcote, Birkenhead, Chelsea, Takapuna, dated 13 September 1923.

Bayswater, Narrow Neck and Devonport. bridge across the Waitemata Harbour (1972 Those from Northcote include black and white photographs from to 1977 and 1983) and the buoys and beacons in that part of the the early 1960s of the coal hulk ‘Eure’, while those from Takapuna harbour (1965 to 1975). include colour photographs of yachts taken in 1989. There are also Many of the photographic albums include images of the colour photographs of powerboats off Bayswater taken in 1979.

Devonport wharves, but there are also those of the vehicular Amongst other photographs, I also located older photographs of wharves at Birkenhead and Northcote, particularly from the 1920s Bayswater Wharf and Narrow Neck Beach. (see above). Other photographs include those of ‘up river’ wharves Devonport is represented by a number of photographs, in the operated by the Auckland Harbour Board. They include Birkdale main featuring the Devonport Naval Base and the Devonport Yacht (later renamed Beach Haven), lower Albany and Herald Island, from Club, as well as three fully digitised files regarding the latter from the November 1921. old Auckland Harbour Board. There is also, for example, a partially Altogether a wonderful collection of photographs and other digitised file regarding the cargo wharf at Devonport for the period material much more readily available, with the promise of much more 1925 to 1983. to come! Go to - https://collection.maritimemuseum.co.nz/explore Some will remember ‘Sea Spray Magazine’, briefly called ‘Boating World’ from 1992 to 1996, and also known as ‘SeaSpray’. david.verran@xtra.co.nz

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HARCOURTS COOPER AND CO: MATT ROGERS

Killarney 16 - taking elevated design to a whole new level in the heart of Takapuna When something is this good you just want to shout it from the rooftop! Killarney 16 has truly taken elevated design to a new level in the heart of Takapuna.

Mt Victoria Property Ltd is a step above the rest with its concepts to create exceptional homes of the highest quality and bringing in designs that have not yet made their way to our shores. Killarney 16 is a development of five world-class freehold properties. It follows a contemporary living philosophy to create exclusive townhouses built to an exceptional standard, setting the benchmark for the future.

Each townhouse features three levels of accommodation with outdoor areas on every level offering comfort inside and out, a private roof-top terrace with exceptional views in all directions, and even your own bar. Whether enjoying the company of friends and family or just some personal time it's a perfect space for open-air entertainment.

A generous open plan living, dining, kitchen area flows out onto a sun-filled deck with plenty of space to host the whole family. Every townhouse offers four bedrooms, three on the second floor and one on the ground floor, which could be used as an office or media room, and three bathrooms, double garaging and outdoor garden courtyard.

To future-proof your home there is a lift which goes right up to the roof-top terrace.

Enjoy the vibrant Takapuna lifestyle directly off your door step with countless walks, parks and beaches. With nearly 100 dining options nearby, as well as malls, sports facilities and a hospital it offers everything you want for years to come. Zoned for some of the best

schools the North Shore has to offer including Takapuna Primary and Takapuna Intermediate Schools, Westlake Girls and Takapuna Grammar School.

If you have been looking for modern, high quality living in Takapuna now is the time to give me a call.

These bespoke properties built for privacy, protection and peace of mind really are an opportunity you're not going to want to miss out on. We look forward to meeting you and introducing you to the future.

Pop into our showroom at 1 The Strand, Takapuna and check out the specifications, fittings, flooring, fixtures, colour palettes and more. Please call to find out show room open times.

Price by Negotiation Matt Rogers Sales & Marketing Consultant Cooper & Co Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008 M 022 089 4266 P 09 941 4275 E matt.rogers@harcourts.co.nz

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Accelerating success.

For Sale - $720,000 plus GST (if any) will buy

Unit F6, 1 Greenwich Way, Unsworth heights Bite-Sized Albany Retail Investment Unit F6, 1 Greenwich Way comprises 96 sqm retail premises leased by Prince of India Restaurant and Takeaway. With 3 years remaining on the current lease term, this attractive investment will appeal to both first time investors, or those looking to add to an existing portfolio.

Currently returning $28,034 + gst + outgoings, 1 Greenwich Way is a modern retail development strategically positioned in the centre of Unsworth Height’s fast developing residential area, it is located on the corner of Greenwich Way and Unsworth Heights Drive.

Established, quality investments in this entry level dollar bracket are a rare offering on the North Shore.

Call the Colliers Sole Agents now for further information or to arrange a time to view.

Currently returning $28,034 + gst + outgoings

6 year lease from 2019 with right of renewal

Kerry Cook 021 194 3949 kerry.cook@colliers.com

Fully equipped restaurant / takeaway

High growth location

Janet Marshall 021 684 775 janet.marshall@colliers.com

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Accelerating success.

For Sale/ For Lease

2A Rothwell Avenue, Albany PURCHASE WITH HOLDING INCOME OF $141K pa + GST (if any) Available to own and occupy, to lease or to an investor looking for upside. 461 sqm plus 20 carparks available. Ground floor leased returning $141K pa + GST to international tenant.

This well presented property consists of two levels of airconditioned modern office space with a mix of open plan and partitioned fit out plus lift access. It provides carparking and is well positioned within close proximity to main arterial roads, bus routes as well as motorways.

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Competitive rental and outgoings Open plan and partitioned office/meeting rooms Ground floor leased to international tenant returning $141K + GST Total building area 912 sqm plus 35 carparks

Call the Sole Agents for further information, Janet Marshall on 021 684 775 or Mike Ryan 021 402 461. Viewing by appointment only.

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Competitive rental

Open plan and partitioned office

Janet Marshall 021 684 775 janet.marshall@colliers.com

Total building area 912 sqm

35 Carparks

Mike Ryan 021 402 461 mike.ryan@colliers.com

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Accelerating success.

For Lease

3/33 Waterloo Road, Silverdale New warehouse for lease – be quick Great opportunity to upsize your warehouse requirements into this new industrial complex in Highgate/ Silverdale. Designed and developed by Kea Property Group, this is now the building of first choice in this North Auckland region.

473sqm high stud warehouse (6.5m – 7.5m), offers additional pallet racking capabilities over the pre-existing Silverdale industrial buildings. Increasing the pallet stock holding, by capitalising on the cubic meterage offered.

First floor office, with designed glass meeting room, kitchen separation, and ground floor office/ showroom. 9 carpark spaces allows use as potential container hard stand (if required). Avaiable from late September 2022.

Located in a near new industrial park in Highgate (just north of Silverdale). Neighbouring new datacentres, other like-minded industrial businesses, Mitre 10 under construction, other proposed retail development and new residential subdivisions of Millwater and Milldale. Easy access to motorway off and on ramps.

Warehouse 477sqm

Office 140sqm

Ryan de Zwart 021 575 001 ryan.dezwart@colliers.com

Total area 617sqm

Carparks 9

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For Sale / For Lease

305/22 Library Lane, Albany Contemporary New Albany Commercial Colliers is pleased to market for sale or for lease, this rare retail opportunity in the sought after, high growth Albany area.

Situated at ground level of Library Lane’s vibrant apartment complex, the unit benefits from high foot and vehicle traffic. Albany Village further benefits from high density residential and Massey University - customers are literally on your door step.

Road facing with large glass frontage

Comprising approx. 90 sqm, this vacant commercial space offers large glass frontage and is surrounded by high density Albany residential.

Don’t delay, there are very few opportunities to purchase in this size and dollar bracket don’t miss out.

Contact the Colliers Sole Agents for more information and or to view, due diligence information is available to download via a secure link upon request.

Rare opportunity to purchase within this size and dollar value

Janet Marshall 021 684 775 janet.marshall@colliers.com

90 sqm consented retail

Vacant possession

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BENEFITZ NEWS

Benefitz invests in Swiss machinery Despite the problems created by Covid19 over the past two years, Benefitz will continue its commitment to the latest technologies with the purchase and installation of a brand-new state-of-the-art grand format printing machine in April. This machine is called the SwissQ Nyala 4S. The North Shore company prints many of New Zealand’s biggest images and this new machinery will enhance that capability – being faster and more efficient than existing machinery – and also provide environmental improvements. As the name suggests the machine is coming from a Swiss manufacturer, SwissQprint, based in Kriessern, Switzerland.

“The SwissQ Nyala 4S is fast and flexible and can print as a ‘flatbed’ machine on rigid substrates and also on flexible substrates for billboards, banners, wraps and point of sale etc.,” explains Rob Gunston, GM at Benefitz. “We have chosen the option that is the most productive of the SwissQprint range, printing up to nine colours that can include special white ink or a clear coat. It’s capable of printing up to 370 square metres per hour.

Every time we make an investment like this, the advancement in the technology offers huge environmental benefits.

“We have a policy of continuing to invest in new technology for both efficiency and to constantly improve our environmental performance. Every time we make an investment like this, the advancement in the technology offers huge environmental benefits.

We feel sure our customers appreciate this commitment to cleaner technologies.”

The new Benefitz SwissQ Nyala 4S will print (up to 3.2 metres wide) using LED curing technology. LED curing is cooler, having neither a warm-up nor a cool-down time. As well as having the eight colour (plus

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extra) print capability, it has an addressable resolution up to 1080 dpi and a visual resolution up to 2160 dpi. It also has an added feature called ‘droptix’. This means that print items can be enhanced with 3D effects.

Benefitz operates 12 different machines in the large and grand format printing space with the biggest capable of printing up to five metres wide and virtually any length. The company recently printed all the big images for the Michelangelo exhibition held in Auckland with one print being 19.8 metres long by 4.6 metres wide. This big image print capability is complemented by a range of print finishing machinery as well as signage, digital printing, offset printing and design services.

Benefitz Parkway Drive manufacturing plant is powered by solar energy. With the move to new premises in 2020 Benefitz installed a significant solar energy system capable of powering the entire business. It is one of the biggest in the country.

“We are looking forward to the new SwissQ arriving during April and getting it into production,” adds Rob Gunston. “We feel sure our customers will enjoy all the advantages that it will provide and it will bring in new business as well.”

Visit: www.benefitz.co.nz

The new BenefitzHQ at 5-11 Parkway Drive is just 75 metres away from the businesses previous home of 17 years on Constellation Drive.

Loving the new Benefitz HQ! Benefitz, the publishers of Channel Magazine are now firmly established in their new HQ – a purpose fitted out facility on Parkway Drive, just off Constellation Drive. That big move was completed during the Covid-19 period over the past two years.

Benefitz is a unique business that designs, manufactures and implements a range of solutions for communication. These include web design and development, graphic design, volume and short run printing, publishing, signage, fabrication, display and exhibition.

The new facility – Benefitz HQ – has the entire business is now located under one roof. Over time the operations of the company had grown to encompass two buildings on Parkway Drive.

“Our desire was to have our whole operation on one facility so when the opportunity came up to take on the building at 5-11 Parkway Drive we jumped at the chance to create our new Benefitz HQ,” says Managing Director Aidan Bennett. “The building offered us a blank canvas really, being a large empty factory in a great position.”

The decision to take on the new building and relocate everything to the one site was made back in 2019, and became even more important with the Covid pandemic disruption.

“We were initially meant to move our head office from the Constellation corner into the new building in May 2020. Covid lockdowns got in the way so timeframes were changed,” adds Aidan

Benefitz is powered by Solar Energy with the entire north-west side of the roof covered in solar panels.

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Benefitz entrance and reception area.

The Benefitz open plan creative area.

Bennett. “We completed the entire move in May 2021 when we finally moved our signage and XL printing operation from their Parkway Drive premises.”

Aidan Bennett says they have seen real benefits of all being under one roof. “This move has certainly revitalised our business. Having everything we do under one roof is great for our team and good for our customers. It also provides our customer’s with an idea of the range of solutions we can provide. No other business in New Zealand provides the variety that we have, and certainly not under one roof.”

This move has certainly revitalised our business.

Having everything we do under one roof is great for our team and good for our customers.

Production office and vinyl cutting machinery.

The new Large format printing area is home to a variety of machines.

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The main entrance to the business opens up to an impressive caféstyle reception area (with popular coffee machine) then onto the open plan area that is home to 12 stand-up desks for the Benefitz creative and web development team. This area is also home to the admin team and a spacious meeting room.

Walking beyond this open plan office area a door (with a ‘Let’s Explore’ invitation) takes you directly into the large manufacturing

The short run digital printing area.

PUR and hard case book binding is always busy.

facility. This includes the signage workshop complete with fabrication and application areas and a CNC router. There is a work space where projects such as car signage can be undertaken. Adjacent is the XL printing area with flatbed, billboard/banner and fabric printing as well as digital cutting and finishing technology.

At the south western end of the large factory you will find the volume printing technology. Two Komori 5-colour presses and a workhorse Heidelberg printing press. Accompany this is a range of print finishing equipment including folders, coaters, stitchers/ staplers, diecutting machines, and guillotines. Benefitz busy PUR and hardcase binding machinery is also in this area.

A new addition to the factory is a 20 metre by 17 metre internal structure that is the airconditioned home to production and sales/ management offices (with meeting rooms) as well as Benefitz powerful larger and smaller format digital printing machinery. No less than 10 different digital machines which complete the businesses capability of printing virtually anything.

There is also an impressive staff kitchen and social area on the upstairs mezzanine floor.

“While we are still working to get things absolutely spot on, visitors are impressed when we give them the full tour of the new building,” says Aidan Bennett. “It really does give them the full picture of our capability. They have a greater understanding that there is not too much we can’t produce in the communications space.”

Benefitz HQ is powered by solar energy with the entire northwestern side of the massive roof completed with solar panels.

Benefitz entire business is predominantly powered by solar now Benefitz HQ: 5-11 Parkway Drive, Mairangi Bay, North Shore.

Visit: www.benefitz.co.nz

New meeting rooms

Benefitz Komori volume printing machinery.

Grand format printing and finishing.

Signage workshop complete with fabrication and application areas.

The impressive staff kitchen and function area on the mezzanine floor.

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The Channel Crossword A recipe for disaster. Set by Māyā (https://mayaofauckland.com/), each month for Channel. No. 74

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