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SEPTEMBER 2011

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TIGHT LINES & NO LIES: Fishing with Hunts Sports of Milford

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Our Channel Magazine fishing page is provided by Ian Hunt from Hunts Sports Store – that institution up the hill from Milford on East Coast Road. Hunts are big into fishing and also supply darts and accessories. ‘Hunty’ is a colourful character who has the answer for all your fishing requirements and he’s sure to have a story or two as well. Hunts have been part of the local community since 1963.

A real mixed bag at the moment First of all sorry there were a few glitches in the last months report as I was away up north and didn’t have access to an internet connection.

Last months photo was Alistair Mair (not Roger Dobbinson) with a 4kg and a 6kg taken just round from the lighthouse. That’s as much information that I could extract from him! We have included this photo again in this issue (right).

Well it doesn’t look as if the Wind God’s are on our side at the moment but then again the days are getting longer so it’s not all bad. By the end of this month there will be time to sneak out for an evening fish.

The reports from round the traps are a really mixed bag with some of our customers doing quite well with fish up to 3 to 4kgs not uncommon while others are out there just to catch a cold. It still appears that those that are going wide (30 to 40 metre mark) are getting their share and the birds are still as always the call sign. For example, a couple of mates spent all day travelling all over the gulf for three fish. Then on their way back into the ramp in the late afternoon they came across a work up of birds on this side of the channel and wham they got their limit.

There has been a few squid caught of late in the Bays and at Devonport Wharf so all is looking good for the coming months, suggest you use the lighter squid jigs as their sink ratio is slower.

There is a new range of squid jigs from Yamashita (called Live – see advert with special Channel offer). The fabric heats up when it comes in contact with water giving the squid the impression that it’s alive. If you want to get into squid fishing off the shore, or out of a boat, I suggest you google Yamashita Live Squid Jigs, then click on video’s. There is heaps of information and techniques.

Tight Lines & No Lies!

– Hunty & Roger.

Hunts Sports founder Stu

This month’s photo is of Milford Angler Sarah Kane-Dorreen who caught this 17.2lb Snapper at the Barrier on board Sante Fe.

CHANNEL FISHING PHOTO OF THE MONTH

We are running this photo of the month competition each month in Channel Magazine.

The photo can be anything to do with fishing even old ones (black and white). This is not all about the biggest fish. What we are looking for are interesting photos that we can publish in Channel Magazine and they will be of real interest to people.

If you wish to be in to win a Hunts Fishing voucher just email your photo(s) to... photo@hunts.co.nz Entries must be in by the 15th of each month to be eligible to enter. The deadline for this month is September 15th.

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Retired Takapuna Doctor Alan Dickie with his 8kg Kingfish caught and released off Whangaroa Harbour.

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The fabric heats up when it comes in contact with water giving the squid the impression that it’s alive. If you want to get into squid fishing off the shore, or out of a boat, I suggest you google Yamashita Live Squid Jigs, then click on video’s. There is heaps of information and techniques.

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Channel Community Calendar This CHANNEL Community Calendar is published monthly for Community Events. If you would like to include your event in one of our upcoming

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60’s Up Exercises Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am Shore Tenpin Seniors Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am Disconnect/Reconnect, Mairangi Arts Centre Tales from Tibet-Trade Aid Tibetan Carpets The Depot Artspace, 10am-5pm-FINAL Chlorophyll-Glass Exhibition Café Gallery, Lake House Arts Centre A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The Rose Centre, Belmont, 1st-10th Sept, 7.30pm Fashion at War. Navy Museum, Torpedo Bay Devonport, 10am-5pm Takapuna Rugby Junior Boys Fundraising Dinner & Auction, Westlake Boys High School, 6.30pm

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60’s Up Exercises Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am Shore Tenpin Seniors Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am Belmont Toastmasters St Margaret’s Ch Hall, Belmont, 7.30-9.30pm Disconnect/Reconnect Mairangi Arts Centre Chlorophyll Café Gallery, Lake House Arts Centre Fashion at War Navy Museum, Devonport, 10am-5pm The Raft TheatreWorks, Birkenhead, 8pm Takapuna Night Market 5pm-9pm 60’s Up Exercises Methodist Church Hall Takapuna, 10am Shore Tenpin Seniors Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

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New Dawn Becroft Gallery, Lake House Arts Centre Portraits of New Dawn Café Gallery Lake House Arts Centre

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Disconnect/Reconnect Mairangi Arts Centre Chlorophyll. Café Gallery Lake House Arts Centre

Saturday Belmont Market, St. Margaret’s Presbyterian Church Hall, 8am-12pm

Fashion at War Navy Museum, Devonport, 10am-5pm

Disconnect/Reconnect Mairangi Arts Centre

The Raft TheatreWorks, Birkenhead 2nd-17th Sept, Thurs/Fri/Sat nights, 8pm. Sunday Matinees, 4pm

Chlorophyll. Café Gallery Lake House Arts Centre

Friday Night Fever Disco Westlake Boys High School 7.30-11.30pm

Disconnect/Reconnect Mairangi Arts Centre

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Fashion at War Navy Museum, Devonport, 10am-5pm

Portraits of New Dawn Café Gallery Lake House Arts Centre

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The Raft TheatreWorks, Birkenhead, 8pm

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New Dawn Becroft Gallery, Lake House Arts Centre Portraits of New Dawn Café Gallery, Lake House Arts Centre

Takapuna Night Market 5pm-9pm

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Shore Tenpin Seniors Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm New Dawn Becroft Gallery, Lake House Arts Centre Takapuna Night Market 5pm-9pm

Diabolo Dance-Ocean Heart Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm

Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary The Pumphouse 10.30am & 1pm

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New Dawn Becroft Gallery Lake House Arts Centre Rugby World Cup 2011 South Africa vs Samoa North Harbour Stadium, 8.30pm

Fashion at War Navy Museum, Devonport, 10am-5pm-FINAL

Chlorophyll. Café Gallery, Lake House Arts Centre-FINAL

Fashion at War Navy Museum, Devonport, 10am-5pm

The Great Living Legends Muck-In Long Bay Regional Park, 9am-2pm

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm

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Birkenhead Artisan Market Highbury House 110 Hinemoa St, Birkenhead, 9am-1pm New Dawn Becroft Gallery, Lake House Arts Centre Portraits of New Dawn Café Gallery Lake House Arts Centre

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm Portraiture Mairangi Arts Centre-FINAL

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Takapuna Market, 6am-Noon Devonport Farmers Market Devonport Wharf, 9am-1pm

New Dawn Becroft Gallery, Lake House Arts Centre Portraits of New Dawn Café Gallery, Lake House Arts Centre Auckland Vintage Jazz Society Plays New Orleans Jazz Live Takapuna Boating Club Hall, 7.30-10pm Shore Thing Brass Quintet St George’s Church, Takapuna, 2-3.15pm Musical Showcase-North Shore Secondary Schools, Westlake Boys High School, 2.30

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New Dawn Becroft Gallery Lake House Arts Centre

Early Castor Bay-Memorabilia/ Photograhic Display The Battery Observation Post Kennedy Park, Beach Rd, Castor Bay, 10am-4pm

Rugby World Cup 2011 South Africa vs Namibia North Harbour Stadium, 8pm

60’s Up Exercises Methodist Church Hall Takapuna, 10am

Portraits of New Dawn Café Gallery Lake House Arts Centre

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Rugby World Cup 2011. Australia vs Italy North Harbour Stadium, 3.30pm

A Midsummer Night’s Dream The Rose Centre, Belmont, 7.30pm-FINAL

High Fashion High Tea Kristin School, 2-5pm

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Devonport Farmers Market Devonport Wharf, 9am-1pm

The Kennedy Park WWII Tunnels Beach Rd, Castor Bay, Open to Public 1-4pm

Takapuna Night Market 5pm-9pm

Shore Tenpin Seniors Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

Takapuna Market, 6am-Noon

Chlorophyll. Café Gallery, Lake House Arts Cntr

The Raft TheatreWorks, Birkenhead, 8pm-FINAL

New Dawn Becroft Gallery Lake House Arts Centre

The Raft. TheatreWorks, Birkenhead, 4pm

Milford Craft Market Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am-2pm

The Raft TheatreWorks, Birkenhead, 8pm

60’s Up Exercises Methodist Church Hall Takapuna, 10am

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Fashion at War Navy Museum, Devonport, 10am-5pm

The Raft TheatreWorks, Birkenhead, 8pm

Rugby World Cup 2011 France vs Japan, North Harbour Stadium, 6pm

Chlorophyll Café Gallery Lake House Arts Centre

Car Boot Sale Takapuna Primary School Carpark, 8am-11am

Raccoon the Musical The Pumphouse, 4th-9th Sept, 2pm & 7pm

Disconnect/Reconnect Mairangi Arts Centre-FINAL

Raccoon the Musical The Pumphouse, 11am-FINAL

Takapuna Market. 6am-Noon

Devonport Craft Market, Devonport Community House, 10am-3pm

Fashion at War Navy Museum, Devonport, 10am-5pm

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm

Sunday FATHER’S DAY

Devonport Farmers Market Devonport Wharf, 9am-1pm

ICNZ 15-Mixed Martial Arts in a Cage North Shore Events Centre, 6-10.30pm

Rugby World Cup 2011 Opening Night, Viaduct Harbour Queens Wharf, from 4pm

New Dawn Becroft Gallery Lake House Arts Centre

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Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm

DAYLIGHT SAVING BEGINS Takapuna Market, 6am-Noon

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Devonport Farmers Market Devonport Wharf, 9am-1pm

New Dawn Becroft Gallery, Lake House Arts Centre Portraits of New Dawn Café Gallery Lake House Arts Centre-FINAL

Portraits of New Dawn Café Gallery, Lake House Arts Centre

Devonport Chamber Orchestra The Depot, 2-4pm

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm Belmont Market, St. Margaret’s Presbyterian Church Hall, 8am-12pm

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Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

Takapuna Market, 6am-Noon Devonport Farmers Market Devonport Wharf, 9am-1pm

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Devonport Craft Market, Devonport Community House, 10am-3pm

New Dawn Becroft Gallery, Lake House Arts Centre

New Dawn Becroft Gallery Lake House Arts Centre

East Coast Bays Community ProjectKiwiFest Browns Bay Village Green, Noon-4pm

Radiance Devonport Classic Fun Run & Walk. Fort Takapuna, Devonport, 8.15am-1pm

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Monday 60’s Up Indoor Bowls Methodist Church Hall Takapuna, 1pm Shore Tenpin Seniors Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

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Disconnect/Reconnect Mairangi Arts Centre Chlorophyll Café Gallery Lake House Arts Centre Fashion at War Navy Museum, Devonport 10am-5pm

Chlorophyll Café Gallery Lake House Arts Centre

Shore Tenpin Seniors Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna 10am

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Devonport Garden & Floral Arts Club St Leo’s School Hall Devonport, 11.15am

Fashion at War Navy Museum Devonport, 10am-5pm

New Dawn Becroft Gallery Lake House Arts Centre 13th Sept-16th Oct

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Portraits of New Dawn Café Gallery Lake House Arts Centre 13th-25th Sept

Portraiture Mairangi Arts Centre, 14th-24th Sept, Opens 5pm New Dawn Becroft Gallery Lake House Arts Centre

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Portraits of New Dawn Café Gallery Lake House Arts Centre

Kelvin Cruickshank The Pumphouse, 7-9.30pm

60’s Up Indoor Bowls Methodist Church Hall Takapuna, 1pm

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Disconnect/Reconnect Mairangi Arts Centre Chlorophyll Café Gallery Lake House Arts Centre

Fashion at War Navy Museum, Devonport, 10am-5pm

60’s Up Indoor Bowls Methodist Church Hall Takapuna, 1pm

Wednesday North Shore Harmony Club Concert Milford Senior Citizens Club 7.30pm

Operatunity Presents-The Magnificence of the Music Hall Windsor Park Baptist Church Mairangi Bay, 11am

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Shore Tenpin Seniors Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am New Dawn Becroft Gallery Lake House Arts Centre

New Dawn Becroft Gallery Lake House Arts Centre Portraits of New Dawn Café Gallery Lake House Arts Centre

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New Dawn Becroft Gallery Lake House Arts Centre Portraits of New Dawn Café Gallery Lake House Arts Centre

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Rangitoto College Fashion Show Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm

Portraits of New Dawn Café Gallery Lake House Arts Centre

60’s Up Indoor Bowls Methodist Church Hall Takapuna, 1pm Shore Tenpin Seniors Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

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60’s Up Indoor Bowls Methodist Church Hall Takapuna, 1pm Shore Tenpin Seniors Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

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Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary The Pumphouse 26th Sept-23rd October 10.30am & 1pm

Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary The Pumphouse, 26th Sept-23rd October 10.30am & 1pm

New Dawn Becroft Gallery, Lake House Arts Centre

New Dawn Becroft Gallery, Lake House Arts Centre

Morning Melodies Glenfield College Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

Morning Melodies-Glenfield College Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

60’s Up Indoor Bowls Methodist Church Hall Takapuna, 1pm Shore Tenpin Seniors Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

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Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm New Dawn Becroft Gallery Lake House Arts Centre

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Auckland Studio Potters 2011 Mairangi Arts Centre 28th Sept-15th Oct Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

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New Dawn Becroft Gallery Lake House Arts Centre

Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm New Dawn Becroft GalleryLake House Arts Centre

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The Urban Health Retreat at Jerry Clayton BMW Guests were treated to a fabulous evening in late July when Dr Libby Weaver shared her insights on womens health from her new book, Accidentally Overweight.

Guests were then chauffeur driven in BMW’s to The Department Store for the rest of the evening enjoying Steven Marr’s as well as Lucy & the Powder Room’s expert knowledge on hair, makeup and beauty.

Kristin Grant, Niki Bezzant, Ilaria Bruso, Julie Biuso.

Anna Fitzpatrick, Mobeen Bhikoo, Lara Fischel-Chisholm.

Kylie Reddell, Amelia-Jane Hoffman.

Kim Jones, Andrea Gillett, Rachelle Stadler.

Malannie Codling, Jaxs Roper, Anna Trubuhovich, Melodie Robinson.

Miranda Likeman, Theresa Brady, Amy Galloway.

Deanna Pearton, Justin Hunter.

Anna Barker, Nikki Willis.

Anne Simich, Therese Russel, Helen Armstrong.

Theodora Wilmot, Georgie Noble.

Namrta Malik, Vicki O’Dell.

Kendal and Danyel.

Kate Wilkie, Libby Weaver.

Tiger Coffee’s 1st Birthday Tiger Coffee celebrated their 1st birthday in Barry’s Point Road on Thursday July 28th. The event proved that Tiger Coffee is a ‘purrfect’ venue (or caterer) for your parties, meetings, product launches etc.

Jill Gardner, Beth Jackson.

Naima Watungwa, Birgit GrafarendWatungwa.

Natasha Bull, Nikki Horne, Bruce Anderson, Kelly Bates, Nina Grey.

Kent Butters, Barry Pentecost.

Taine and Rhys.

Kosha Brown, John Kearney, Shona Kearney, Samuel Bott, Nicole Mills.

John Kearney, Jonathan Kirby.

Judy McGrath, Jacqui Bernards, Glenys Cannin.

Kerry Brown, Louise O’Sullivan.

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Lina Lestari, Paul Davies.

Paul Cheetham, Edward duPressis, Leon Steyn.

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Jaquie Brown at The Department Store Media personality Jaquie Brown was joined by Karen Walker at an event to raise money for The Breast Cancer Research Trust on Wednesday August 10th. Guest speakers talked about the latest developments in the fight against breast cancer.

Shona Rishworth, Michelle Bennett.

Karen Walker, Shane Cortese, Jaquie Brown.

Tiffany Jeans, Georgina Meuli, Kelsey Scott, Chelsie Hodge.

Emma Kinsella, Amy Clague, Claire Abel.

Joneen Smith, Diane Jericevich.

Courtney Bennett, Ella Bennett.

Stacie Clark, Jenny Smith, Kirsten Smith.

Jo Jefferys, Lauren Cook.

Shelley Tetro, Juliet Tetro, Judi Lambourne.

Jodie Couwenberg, Susan Annett, Christine Gale.

Rachel Sloan, Emma Svendsen, Alex Bunnett.

Tessa Williams, Sjaan Williams.

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Christine Latch, Leah, Casey, Shelley Power, Elise.

Gordon Clarke, Annie O’Donnell, Diana Murray.

Aimee, Kate, Jodie, Apera, Andrew, Bene, Emma.

Grace, Mex, Maggie, Serge, Frano.

Jazzy, Danielle, Eisha, Gloria.

Bronte Clarke, Zac and Claudia McEwen.

Ella, Leah, Charlie, Megan.

Bianca, Sophia, Annaliese, Jessie, Helena.

Ashton, Taylor, Sam.

Amelia Jones, Jessica Helm, Maya Foster, Lesley Pearce.

Savanna, Molly, Lenya, Darcey, Min-chow.

Sophie, Victoira, Sophie, Emily, Samantha, Harriet.

Rachel, Georgia.

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Verde Garden Design

Verde Garden Design welcomed National Party candidate Maggie Barry to the North Shore with a morning tea at their lovely cafe and garden store on the corner of Esmonde and Lake Roads, Takapuna, in late August.

Shannon Doell, Sue Willis, Sue Faesenkloet.

Rosemary Christensen, Maureen Harness, Maggie Barry, Gabrielle Taylor.

Maxine Gower, Erin Gray, Judy Abercrombie.

Jelena Freeman, Stephanie Smillie.

Helen Boland, Anne Doelin.

Leslie Monk, Leigh Melville.

Westpac Auckland North Business Excellence Awards Finalists Function These awards are a highlight of the local business calendar. A celebration of the finalists was held at the North Harbour Stadium on Thursday August 4th. The overall winners are announced at a dinner being held at the North Shore Events Centre on Friday September 2nd.

Belinda Milne, Angela Vale, Mel Van Den Bos.

Vera Judzewitsch, Chris Leonard, Richelle Fraser, Anna Kensington.

Natalie Foote, John Hartmann, Ngaio Merrick, Blair McNeill.

Hartley Atkinson, Marree Atkinson, Malcolm Tubby, Linda Smythe.

Janine Douglas, Monica Newmarch, Penny Simons.

Jeffery Stangl, Loren Stangl, Alex Johnston. Chris Lock.

Peter Woodburn, Riaan Wilson, Donald Ripa.

Karen Browne, Zabeen Hussain, Neil Webster.

Kelly Herrick, Kristen Dennis, John O’Reilly, Bridget McMullen.

Jade Patel, Marree Atkinson.

George Wood, Wayne Walker, Clyde Rogers.

Andrew Harris, Andrew Schnauer, Allan Kent.

Karen Bakker, Marcel Bakker, Malcolm Gray, Lloyd Kirby.

Michelle Smith, Bronwyn Sinclair, Sarah Buckley.

Peter Carrucan, Andrew Scott, Greg Martin.

Peter Treacy, Carolyn Treacy.

Crafty Knitwits Rugby Rugs Charity Auction

The Crafty Knitwits Knit-A-Thon was held in mid-June and the rugs that were knitted were auctioned with the assistance of a friendly Harcourts auctioneer on Thursday July 28th. In total, over the time of the Knit-A-Thon and the auction over $3,500 has been raised for the Child Cancer Foundation. Well done Linda, Crafty Knitwits and all the volunteers and sponsors!

Johneen Atkinson, Heather Masefield.

Desiree Armstrong, Joy Martin, Dorothea Ashbridge, Kay McGregor.

Pam Anderson, Jill MacGregor, Priscilla Sim, Heather MacDonald, Val Wightman.

Oliver Edwards, Patty Brandellero Pedersen.

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Business Excellence Network August Breakfast

The weather played a hand in this breakfast, held on Tuesday August 16th, with scheduled speaker Paul Muckleston – MD of Microsoft, stranded in Wellington due to snow. His Head of Marketing Frazer Scott stepped up instead and provided one of the best presentations of the year.

Louise Long, Nichola Bushnell, Tim Ellett.

Elena Still, Alan Kroes, John Sims.

Rob Clark, Andrew Durrans, Bevan Catley.

Greg Bateman, Kim Goodhart, Shameema Shameem.

Andrea Davies, Trevor and Sue Stanaway.

Ian Watson, Peter Fitzsimmons, Sir David Levene.

David Graham, Charles Bateman.

Bob McGuigan, Mark Spooner.

Roger Mathews, Nicolette Bodewes, Ben Webb.

Malcolm Gray, Heather Smith.

Takapuna Primary Rugby Quiz Night

A rugby-themed Quiz night was held at Takapuna Primary School on Saturday August 20th. Teams were prepurchased and everyone dressed according to the colour of their team. There was a silent auction, spot prizes as well as a Sin Bin area for those who were Yellow carded!

Greg, Carla, Bridgit, Margaret, Sarah (Australia).

David, Claire, Jenny, Scott, Michele, Phil (USA).

Sophie, Zoe, Logan, Sam, Lily, James (Canada).

Hartley, Ruth, Russell, Marree, Dan, Nikita (All Blacks).

Paddy, Katja, Greg, David, Julia, Sheree (Ireland).

Ray, Nicky, Steve, Ross, Kathryn, Jenni (Wales).

Rob, Bryan, Christine, Robbie, Jenny (Scotland).

Louise, Stephen, Pete, Virginia, Ali, Steve (France).

Malcolm, Megan, Graham, Melissa, Sandra, Geoff, Sean, Jo (Fiji).

Patrick, Rochelle, Mark, Heather (Italy).

Dallas, Ulla, Jacqui, Alan, Tracey (Samoa).

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Carmel College Art Fusions The annual Carmel College Art Fusions Exhibition and Sale was held at the college from August 12th to 14th. Now in its 15th year, Carmel College Art Fusions is hugely popular event presenting a selection of the best art available in New Zealand. A significant amount of money is also raised each year for charity.

Mark and Ethna Abbot.

Steve, Lisa, Lucy Brock.

Tania Wheeler, Tamsin Jowsey.

Alex Taylor, Allie Heveldt.

Penelope Radford-Simpson, Samantha Perry.

Annette Spratt, Joss Edwards.

Shelley Vaudrey, Marlene MacKinven.

Gina Rich, Emma-Kate Putnam, Yasmin Campbell.

Kiri Eastwood, Maja Koster, Alona Winstanley.

Howard Williams, Anna Campbell.

Leila Ataya, Michael Eddmonds.

Julie Findlay, Anemarie Marsh.

Lindy Alderton, Meriel Cavanagh, Trudi Hickey.

New Zealand Home Loans Opening in Takapuna Chandra Haeger officially launched her brand new Takapuna New Zealand Home Loans outlet in Anzac Street on Friday August 11th.

Sharron and Nick Hill, Liz and MIke Kininmonth, Gary and Stephanie Hyndman,

Sue Bates, Fiona Burgess, Jo McRae, Angela Waters.

Goldie and Brent Whitmore, Rachel Hill.

Daniel and Rebeccah Doland.

Ross Whitmore, Steve and Des Bucklee.

Jeremy Adams, David Morris, Faye Adams, Carol Adams.

Lesley Jenkins, John and Robyn Burgess.

Karen and Terry Taylor, Nicola and Cameron Rangeley.

Chandra Haeger, Carol Raymen, Des Bucklee.

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BNZ Takapuna Celebration The BNZ celebrated the opening of their completely refurbished store on Tuesday August 16th. Over 160 locals, customers and staff attended.

The new-look is very special.

Long, Ivy, Charly, Julie, Jarod, Jack.

Kevin McLean, Jenny Main, Robert Clark.

Frank Cui, Dave Donaldson, Peter White.

Yuyon, Yong Suk Chang, Christine Shin, Sung Soon Lee, Frank Suh, Lydia Suh, John Kim, Richard Yoon, Seung Hee Kinm.

Erich and Linda Schrey, Tom and Carol Bichler, Gerhard and Deirdre Simanke, Barbara Dix, Janet Keebler, Janette and Ron Kilham.

John, Sue, Sheona.

Ros Stewart, Pam Riley.

Colin, Lyne, John, Christine.

Tales from Tibet at Depot ArtSpace

This was held at the Depot ArtSpace in Devonport on Saturday August 20th. Trade Aid hold an exhibit twice a year at various galleries across New Zealand to show these amazing carpets that are a true piece of art. Each piece has its own unique story to tell.

Sean, Christina, Jessica Stringer.

Laurel Belworthy, Alison Anderson.

Peter Scott, Linda Blincko.

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Fiona Stewart, Emma Madgwich, Bridget Manners.

Raewyn Lucich, Vi Cottrell.

Maggie Morgan, Owen Alexander, Rob James.

Erin and Moya Cutts.

out & about on the shore TBBA AGM at Bruce Mason Centre The Takapuna Beach Business Association held its annual general meeting on Wednesday August 17th at the Bruce Mason Centre. Guest speaker was Alison Roe.

Dave Donaldson with Alison Roe, Maggie Barry and Peter White.

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David Haydon, Paul Lawrence.

Duane Dalton, Gavin Leonard.

Rob Clark, Martin Richardson.

Vanessa and Grace Kerr.

Lisa Crandall, Marilyn Glover, Sarah Morgan.

Alberto de Freitas, Miwako Ono, Lisa Pott.

Chris Darby, Alison Roe.

Stephen Hamlin, Ron Sadler.

Maggie Barry, Gavin Leonard.

Joseph Bergin, Ralph Roberts.

Westlake Boys 50th Jubilee Launch Westlake Boys High School launched their 50th Jubilee programme at the school on Friday August 19th.

The Jubilee is happening in August next year, 2012.

Dr John Russell, John Widdup.

Robbie Douglas, Sam Wallace, Anne Russell, Kylie Vernon.

Greig Buckley, Geoff Chilcot, John McFetridge, Chris Martin.

Don Johnson, Christine Maber, Scott Maber.

Tom Katze, Georgina Katze, Nolan Mackie, Paul Brown.

Bruce Penberthy, Tim Dawson, Andrew McNicoll, David Jessup.

Iain Tulloch, Anson Davies, Shane Young.

Vanessa Ford, Wendy Jessup, Kirsty Knowles.

Sam Jessup, Tony Vinicombe, Anthony Ford, Max Stroomer.

Sam Quinn (Head Boy), David Ferguson, Sam Viskovich (Deputy Head Boy).

Di Rolls, Jan Johnson, Daphne Kent, Barbara Naylan, Alan Kent.

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001 Tight lines & no lies: Fishing with Hunts Sports of Milford 004 Out & About on the Shore 012 In the Channel 013 Channel News 014 Views from the Beach with Peter White 016 Chewing the Fat:

by James ‘JD’ Dominion 017 Takapuna Strip: The Elephant Wrestler 018 Feature: Hurstmere Rugby Zone, Takapuna 020 Feature Interview: Hartley Atkinson, AFT Pharmaceuticals 022 Takapuna Beach BNZ Night Market 024 Feature: RWC 2011 on the Shore 027 British Isles Inn: Rothesay Bay 028 Stand Up Paddling: with Mark Jackson 029 Takapuna Beach Club: News 030 Quantum Events: Upcoming Action 032 Channel Music Profile: The Earlybirds 034 FASHION: with Tinged with Envy, Mairangi Bay 035 A Taste of France: with Frog in a Barrel, Milford 036 Your Home with Home Fabrics 037 Get to know your BYO with Kellie Larson 038 Book Reviews for Booklovers from The Booklover 039 This month at Stirling Sports 040 Health & Fitness with Patrick Harris of Les Mills 042 Westfield Shore city 044 Retail Therapy at Takapuna Beach 046 Thyme Restaurant at The Spencer on Byron 048 Eating Out in Takapuna 050 This month at Marvel Grill 052 Hair and Beauty with Oscar & Co 053 Fashion: with Aktivworx 055 Massey University: News 056 Milford - Everyone’s Place: News 063 Local Government with Schnauer and Co 064 The Life Coach: Jan Haldane 064 Optometry & Eyewear with Melissa Hay 066 Milford - Everyone’s Place: Milford Centre 068 Auckland Transport News: Drive Sober Campaign 069 Shore Matters with Maggie Barry 070 Millennium Institute of Sport & Health News 073 Motoring with Jerry Clayton BMW 074 Rotary on the North Shore 075 Torpedo Bay Navy Museum News 075 Fashion with Wallis Clothing, Devonport 076 Devonport: Our charming village by the sea 080 Tania Dalton: Why I love the Shore 081 Delicious Treats with Devonport Chocolates 082 Eating out in Devonport

084 New Business Spotlight: New Zealand Home Loans, Takapuna 086 Wines & Cheeses with Liz Wheadon 088 The Channel Grill: Ben Clark 089 Channel Pets with DogHQ 090 North Shore Hospital: News 091 Caring for your Car: with Car-Fe 092 Banking with BNZ Takapuna 094 Health & Fitness: Pilates Unlimited 094 The Healthy Channel: John Appleton 095 Vehicle Maintenance with AA Auto Service & Repair 096 Spotlight on the Takapuna Markets 097 The Smile Doctor: Dr Gilbert Stehbens 097 Tips for Visitors 098 The Channel Cafe guide 100 Smales Farm News 105 Channel Community News 106 Education: Unitec, new Albany Campus 107 Auckland Council with George Wood 108 Business Spotlight: Impact Interiors & Construction 110 Community News: Centennial Park Bush Society 111 5 Favourites on the Shore: Murray Blair 111 The Arts & Entertainment with Shane Cortese 112 The Pumphouse Theatre: What’s On 113 Bruce Mason Ventre: What’s On 114 Mairangi Arts Centre: News 115 Lake House Arts Centre: News 116 Education: Westlake Boys High School 118 Education: Westlake Girls High School 119 YES Disability Resource Centre 120 Education: Kristin School 121 Education: Takapuna Grammar School 122 Education: Carmel College 123 Education: Pinehurst School 124 Education: Corelli Academic School of the Arts 126 Building and Home Maintenance 126 Investing with PieFunds 127 Money & Investing with Mark Houghton, Saxe-Coburg 128 Legally Speaking with Simpson Western Lawyers 129 Accountancy Beyond the numbers with Hayes Knight 130 Trade/Services Directory 133 Retirement Lifestyle at The Poynton 134 North shore History with David Verran 135 Commercial Real Estate with Janet Marshall of Colliers North Shore 137 Commercial Property with Bayleys North Shore Commercial 138 Gundry’s Grumbles with Simon Gundry 139 Local Real Estate: The Power of Two 140 Feature Homes: with Precision Real Estate 144 Real Estate: with Aaron Reid, Barfoot and Thompson, Takapuna

The Benefitz Channel Magazine team: (from left) Michael Campbell, Dustin Bisschoff, Mary Bukovac, Aidan Bennett, Ulla Bennett, Lee Darby, Helen Boswell, Jared Trice.

RWC 2011 – It’s going to be huge!

Well folks, it has arrived. Rugby World Cup 2011. It is going to be fantastic!

This is an event that is going to be great for our country, great for our city and great for the North Shore. Even if you are not in to rugby I think you will enjoy the buzz as the whole country moves into party mode. An aspect that I have really appreciated over the past few weeks is what a boost this event has been for our communities. It has got us off our backsides and working to get everything organised. To ensure we are going to be at our best. Not only has it been good for business, it has been good for the wider community, with not-for-profit groups joining with the business sector and even schools etc. We highlight many of these initiatives that have been happening on the Shore in this issue.

One such initiative is the introduction of the Takapuna Night Market on a Thursday night through summer on the Hurstmere Green. This is a concept being driven by two progressive local Rotary Club’s with the support of local business.

Channel Magazine is also a very keen supporter of the Night Market and I urge you to get your friends and family along to support it. It will be great fun with lots to see and do.

Over the past few weeks I have had the pleasure of visiting some of the finalists in the Westpac Auckland North Business Excellence Awards for the purpose of profiling them for our North Shore business publication – The Business Channel. There are some fantastic business stories to be told and I discovered one such business right under our noses in Takapuna. AFT Pharmaceuticals has its head office in Takapuna, owner Hartley Atkinson absolutely loves living and working in Takapuna, so I believed this story to be just as applicable to this ‘lifestyle’ magazine. At the time of writing the overall winner of the Westpac Auckland North Business Excellence Awards had not been chosen, but AFT would have been a hot favourite. I trust you enjoy reading my interview with Hartley.

Enjoy all the World Cup festivities. I can’t remember two months when the social calendar has been so full. Time to party!

- Aidan and the team at Benefitz Email: aidan@benefitz.co.nz Twitter: @AidanLBennett / @channelmag

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An overview of what is happening in Takapuna Beach from Business Association General Manager Peter White.

Bienvenue à notre belle plage et à notre beau village “Welcome to our beautiful beach and village”.

We are very proud of Takapuna Beach and its town centre - and rightly so. It has to be amongst the most beautiful urban beaches in the world. Visitors to my office often remark upon how lucky we are to look from our places of work and see our marvelous beach and Hauraki Gulf and to have a tranquil oasis to retreat to within a five minute walk.

The French Rugby team certainly recognised this when they decided to base themselves here for the Rugby World Cup. They have now arrived and we welcome them, their supporters and all visitors to our beautiful beach and village.

I hope that you enjoy reading this edition of Channel and I look forward to seeing you inTakapuna Beach soon – Cheers, Pete.

Takapuna Beach is… about striving to be the best Allison Roe, Takapuna resident and former World record holder for the Marathon, recently addressed the TBBA AGM. Believing that she epitomized all that the TBBA is trying to do in Takapuna Beach, Chairman Dave Donaldson approached Allison to inspire members to strive to be the best. In an entertaining and inspirational speech, Allison spoke about the effort required, the rewards of succeeding and not to be discouraged by “knockers”. When invested into the Athletics Hall of Fame, it was acknowledged that Allison had won 76 International races. However Allison revealed to do so, she had had to start in over 500 races. Success doesn’t happen overnight, but with “IP - Inspiration and perspiration” Takapuna Beach can realise its enormous potential and be the best.

To conclude her speech Allison urged members to learn and use the following French phase, when welcoming the many French visitors expected in Takapuna during the Rugby World Cup - Bienvenue à notre belle plage et à notre beau village - Welcome to our beautiful beach and village.

Allison Roe.

Takapuna Beach BNZ Night Market September sees the Takapuna Beach BNZ night market open in Hurstmere Green. Originally planned to open during the daylight saving months, the Night Market opens earlier this year to cater for the many visitors expected to Takapuna during the Rugby World Cup. What: Takapuna Beach BNZ Night Market.

When:Thursday evenings, 5-9pm.

Where: Hurstmere Green, Takapuna Beach For further details visit: www.takapunabeach.co.nz

Free Public Transport to all RWC matches played in Auckland No need to worry about parking, traffic jams or getting wet - RWC ticket holders can park in Takapuna, enjoy a meal in one of our fine bars or restaurants then catch a free bus from Hurstmere Road (outside The Elephant Wrestler alongside the Wilson Carpark) to be dropped off at the gates of Eden Pk or North Harbour Stadium, enjoy the match and return to Takapuna to celebrate or commiserate the result. (For further details visit http://www.maxx. co.nz) The Blankenberge Belgian Beer Café, Florrie McGreal’s Irish Pub and The Elephant Wrestler (ex Copper Room and Goode Brothers) have combined to create their very own Rugby Zone – an area on the footpath immediately outside these popular Takapuna bars providing a genuine rugby atmosphere for fans and supporters.

Inspired by previous successful St Patrick’s Day Celebrations concept, the heavily decorated Rugby Zone, will be in place for all of New Zealand’s pool matches plus the Australia v Ireland game, along with all the quarters-finals, semis and final.

A series of 50” televisions will be strategically placed on the outside of the licensed premises and to provide pre and post match entertainment a high-energy acoustic duo, “Pat For President” have been bought in directly from Wales specifically to play the Rugby Zone, giving it a true international flavour.

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Free WiFi in Takapuna during the RWC The TBBA is pleased to advise that along with the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board we have negotiated for free WiFi to be available in Takapuna during the Rugby World Cup. This should prove to be most popular, especially amongst our café patrons.

In addition we have arranged a variety of street entertainment during the duration of the tournament giving North Harbour students the opportunity to impress both locals and visitors when they busk throughout the town centre.

Rugby World Cup Licensed products The Takapuna i-SITE Visitor Centre has shifted into its new premises and a number of retailers selling Official Rugby World Cup licensed products have set up a shop in the old site in Hurstmere Green.

Selling predominately New Zealand made products, we believe that this will become a destination shop during the tournament.

views from the beach with Peter White Why should you shop in Takapuna?

The Takapuna Beach Business Association are working hard to attract destination retail and quality commercial tenants to Takapuna to complement our existing high quality members.

Each month we highlight a Takapuna business which we believe deserves the support of you, our reader. This month we bring to you…

Frank Casey Suit Hire Takapuna

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French Glossary English French Phonetic Good morning Bonjour Bon-jur Good evening Bonsoir Bon-swar Welcome Bienvenue Bien-ve-nu How are you?

Comment allez-vous? Ko-men ale vu?

Goodbye Au revoir O re-vwar Thank you Merci Mer-si You’re welcome Avec plaisir Avek ple-zir Enjoy your meal! on appétit!

Bon ape-ti Have a good day! Bonne journée!

Bon jur-ne Left/Right Gauche/Droite Goch/Drwat

My Room Visit My Room for exclusive baby and children’s linen, clothing, furniture & accessories.

Frank Casey Suit Hire Taka puna owner Lesley Lane (sec ond from right) outfits members of the NBL winn ing Breakers Team for thei r awards night

Hire quality suit hire for every occasion – wedding, black tie, business or school ball, Frank Casey Suit Hire is New Zealand’s largest suit hire company.

With a large clientele database, Frank Casey Suit Hire Takapuna prides itself on a high-standing reputation that is built on their commitment to superior quality suits and accessories, attention to detail and professional, friendly service. The database records measurements enabling clients to call at their convenience and Frank Casey Takapuna will do the rest without a booking deposit.

The day before their event, their suit will be waiting for their collection.

Book your suit hire at Frank Casey Takapuna and you are a valued client for life.

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Frank Casey Suit Hire Takapuna – 161 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach. Phone 486 6329 takapuna@frankcasey.co.nz www.frankcasey.co.nz

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CHEWING THE FAT: by James ‘JD’ Dominion

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Takapuna Mens Hairdressers

– 95 years and still going strong It’s likely that Takapuna Mens Hairdressers is one of the area’s oldest – if not the oldest – businesses. It has been part of the Takapuna Beach landscape for 95 years. And it’s going as strong as ever.

Don’t you love that old-style barber shop energy. The day we popped in to see owner Lesa Rua for a chat the whole place was buzzing. Male folk in every chair and several waiting. Business is good. In fact so good that Lesa is looking to expand the concept to other places on the Shore and beyond.

Lesa and her five-strong team at Takapuna Mens Hairdressers actually exceed the age of the business with their experience in cutting mens hair.

Collectively they have 97 years worth of experience. A great deal of this time has been spent in Takapuna as well. Tracy, who used to own the business, has been in Takapuna for 15 years, while Lesa and the other full-timer Che have been at Takapuna Mens Hairdressers for over 10 years.

“Most of our customers have been coming to us for years,” explained Lesa Rua proudly in late August. “They appreciate the fact that they will always get a great result from our experienced team and that it will always be quick and affordable. We specialise in all aspects of mens grooming, including cuts, beards and camo colours. For those who don’t know that is where we blend greys for men. Ladies want total colour changes, men prefer subtle camouflage.”

A visit to Takapuna Mens Hairdressers certainly won’t break the bank. Their cuts start from just $15.00 and their most expensive option is $28.00. They are open from 8am through to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday (Sunday 10am until 2pm) with a late night on Thursday until 7pm. No appointment necessary.

Takapuna Mens Hairdressers, 465 Lake Road, Takapuna. Phone: 489 5632.

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In the traditions of great magazine columnists James Dominion has joined the Channel team. James tells us that he is a Takapuna local – although nobody can actually verify this – or that this is actually his real name. But hey, he has put up his hand to be a monthly contributor at very little cost to the magazine. An offer that is very hard to refuse due to the tiny editorial budget we exist on. So here’s another installment from the man simply referred to by his mates as ‘JD’.

ALLEZ BLACK!!!

by James ‘JD’ Dominion

Kia Ora cuz! The Rugby World Cup is just round the bend and I reckon the AB’s are looking tip top to bring the Web Ellis back to God’s own eh!

It would suck a kumara, and I’d probably spit the dummy if we were to bomb out again. But if we can do the hard yakka in the tight five, and our loosies bust a gut, it will give our pivot Dan Carter the freedom to run a muck with the pill in hand. McCaw has got the awe, Ma’a’s got the Mana and Cory Jane running at flat tack has got more toe than a pair of jandles – I reckon it is in the bag, and the World Cup will be coming home again. These POM’s, Aussies, Yarpies and Frogs are full of cods wallap if they think they’re in the mix... I am positive this time we won’t crack under the pressure man!

To local sheilas and blokes, the above statement is as clear as day. But to the average foreigner who is less versed in the local tongue, our Kiwi colloquialisms are about as clear as mud, or more appropriately ‘merde’, as in less than a couple of weeks, Takapuna and its surrounding suburbs will be heaving with hopeful French Rugby supporters (the French rugby team is based in Takapuna). Most of whom will be scratching their beret covered heads trying to decode our own unique dialect of English – A half pie “queens English” that is filled with steaky chunks of Kiwiana, some cheesy New Zealand slang, which is potato topped with our unique ‘New Zillund’ accent.

Deliciously Kiwi! But awfully confusing for visiting Frenchies.

However I am quite confident North Shoriens will do all we can to welcome our European guests and ensure they enjoy all but 80 minutes of their time here.

I for one am looking forward to a bit of culture interchange. I am eager to sample some fancy French champagne, taste some stinky French cheeses and hopefully sneak a few French kisses from a Belle Femme or two. Equally, I think our guests will appreciate our local delights - indulging in a few Kiwi brews, enjoying some different molluscs on the menu (one that makes for a tasty fritter and resides in the sea not a garliced appetiser from the back garden), and I am sure they will love our Watties sauce.

Whilst we play the hospitable host for six weeks, we must remember all the Rugby heartache that the men in blue have caused us in the past and that they are notoriously the All Black’s world cup banana skin.

I vividly remember watching the 2007 quarter final in a Northern Hemisphere pub where New Zealand supporters outnumbered le bleu, 2 to 1.

As the All Black points flowed, so did the ale and banter and before half time the whole joint was rocking to the sound of ‘Slice of Heaven’, ‘Loyal’ and ‘April Sun in Cuba’. But a brain fart from the referee, a yellow card, and a few dopey errors later and we were all left sobbing like school girls. I just hope this time the All Blacks don’t prematurely climax before going all the way – like school boys.

We might have contrasting ideas as to the best way to silence a protesting Greenpeace boat, and a lot of our Kiwi-speak will possibly get lost in translation but one phrase I think we can both understand is the chorus that will come from Eden Park when the All Blacks do the business against the French... “ALLEZ BLACK, ALLEZ BLACK, ALLEZ BLACK, ALLEZ BLACK!” – Have a great September, JD.

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Takapuna strip: The Elephant Wrestler

Your larger than life local Now open on hurstmere road

In late August we welcomed an exciting new bar to the Takapuna Strip on Hurstmere Road. In just a few weeks the space that was previously occupied by the Copper Room and Goode Bros has been completely transformed to now be the home of The Elephant Wrestler.

The Elephant Wrestler is Takapuna’s only official Heineken bar as well as being a new and exciting Gastro bar concept offering a classic gastro pub menu with a bistro twist.

A feature of The Elephant Wrestler is a sensational garden bar – such an important part of an establishment of this type on the sunny North Shore. This outdoor area has been created in the area that was previously occupied by Goode Bros.

“We wanted to create a bar where locals will feel right at home,” explained manager Paul Lomax when he proudly opened the doors of the new establishment in late August. “This is not going to be a pretentious pub but just a great local. A place where people can relax and enjoy a great range of drinks and very good value-for-money food. A real meeting place for the community.”

“The outdoor area will be very popular,” adds Paul Lomax. “The locals will love it in the summer especially, but with the outdoor heaters we have it will also be very comfortable all year round.”

With no less than six large screens – and Heineken on tap – The Elephant Wrestler will be a very popular place to watch all the rugby action over the next two months.

There something happening every day of the week at The Elephant Wrestler with a wide range of weekly specials. These include:- 2 for 1 meals on Monday; Battle of the Brains Quiz every Tuesday; Pizza of the Day just $10 on Tuesday; Loyalty Club Night on Wednesday with special offers on wines and beers of the month; $80 Champagne Celebrations and $10 cocktails on Thursday; Steak night with Prime Angus Beef just $15.90 on Thursday; $12.50 Fish and Chips on Friday; $10 cocktails on Friday and Saturday; Live music on Friday from 9pm; Mums night off on Sunday with Roast of the Day just $15.50 and Roast of the Day and Dessert just $22; ‘Sunday Session’ Live Music on Sunday.

The Elephant Wrestler, 138 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Phone 489 8030.

Visit: www.elephantwrestler.co.nz. Open 7 days from 11am to late.

The Elephant Wrestler specials every night of the week…

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Feature: Hurstmere Rugby Zone, Takapuna

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The Hurstmere Rugby Zone will be the perfect spot to start and finish your night of rugby…

If you thought the St Paddy’s Day Hurstmere Hooley was big, your going to love the Hurstmere Rugby Zone in Takapuna.

Hot on the heals of the launch of the new official Heineken Bar in Takapauna – The Elephant Wrestler – which has replaced the Copper Room and Goode Brothers – is the establishment of the Hurstmere Rugby Zone. The Elephant Wrestler, Blankenberge Belgian Bar and Florrie McGreal’s Irish Pub have joined together as a ‘host venue’ for the duration of the massive two months of rugby, over September and October, to ensure that locals and visitors have the perfect venue to take in all the action and enjoy local hospitality.

Special permits have been acquired to create the Hurstmere Rugby Zone and put on a range of promotions and festivities that rugby followers, visitors and locals will love.

The Hurstmere Rugby Zone is right by the bus stop for free buses going to matches at Eden Park and North Harbour Stadium. Buses will be picking up and dropping off those who are going to – or returning from – matches at 15 minute intervals. So the Hurstmere Rugby Zone will be the perfect spot to start and finish your night of rugby – with the bars open until 1am in the morning. Pop in before the big match,

then come back afterwards to celebrate.

For those not lucky enough to have tickets to the big games the Hurstmere Rugby Zone will be the perfect spot to take in all the action. The Elephant Wrestler, Blankenberge Belgian Bar and Florrie McGreal’s Irish Pub will all have loads of big screens – inside and out – that will make you feel like you are right in the thick of the action.

Having the choice of these bars to choose from will mean that your experience will never be boring. You will have a wide choice of beers, wines and other refreshments. All three bars also offer great food menus so you will never be hungry, whether you stay for a full meal of just choose bar snacks. Throw in the entertainment and you will go home very satisfied.

A high-energy acoustic duo, “Pat For President” www.patforpresident.com have been bought in directly from Wales specifically to play the Rugby Zone and give the Zone a true international flavour.

Hurstmere Rugby Zone, Blankenberge Belgian Bar, Florrie McGreal’s Irish Pub and The Elephant Wrestler – Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. Open 11am until 1am for the duration of the big rugby tournament.

Last years St Paddy’s Day Hurstmere Hooley celebrations.

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Feature interview: Hartley Atkinson, AFT Pharmaceuticals

the Shore’s Best Kept Secret? just got out!

There must be something in the North Shore water system that makes us want to start businesses out of our spare rooms or garages at home. Maybe it is just the enterprising and entrepreneurial spirit that living in such a fantastic part of the world, brings out in many of us.

Whatever it is there are some real business success stories that have started this way on the sunny side of the Harbour Bridge. One business that is on its way to being one of the biggest spare room success stories is Takapuna based AFT Pharmaceuticals. AFT was started by Managing Director Hartley Atkinson in the spare room off his garage 14 years ago after he had been made redundant. Today the business turns over in excess of $40 million per annum, and it appears to have only just touched the global potential. Channel’s Aidan Bennett went to uncover the AFT Pharmaceutical story.

I heard a whisper about this home-grown North Shore drug business that was on the cusp of something big, a few months back. I thought about uncovering the story then, but other things got in the way. So when I saw the AFT Pharmaceuticals name come up as a finalist in the Design, Research & Development category of the 2011 Westpac Auckland North Business Awards, I decided it was definitely time to find out more.

A first impression when you meet Hartley Atkinson is that he doesn’t strike you as the stereotyped Managing Director of this type of business. He’s more like a laid-back middle-aged rock star with his long hair and creative look. In fact, if I was really honest, I would say that he looks somewhat out of place in his impressive office with fantastic views down over Takapuna Beach. But first impressions can be deceiving.

Hartley started AFT from the spare room off his garage with $50,000 of start-up money, shortly after being made redundant from his role as Medical Director at Swiss giant Roche, back in 1997. He was keen to start his own thing as he’d had enough of the corporate world.

Hartley Atkinson was educated at Westlake Boys and then went on to train as a Pharmacist and he completed a Doctorate in Pharmacology while studying at University in both Christchurch and Dunedin.

“I love the fact that even now I can walk to work in just a few minutes,” said Hartley Atkinson when quizzed about his desire to keep his growing business based on the Shore. “People overseas are amazed, as it is not uncommon for them to travel one to two hours to get to work each day. The Shore is also an easy location in which to attract skilled staff, as the majority of people are very keen to live and work on this side of the bridge. We have been able to develop a

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great team because of the environment in which we live and work in.”

Hartley Atkinson grew up on the North Shore. His family lived in Brett Avenue (Takapuna) which is exactly the same street where he and his wife Marree and their four children live today.

“I lived over the bridge for a while but managed to persuade Marree to come over from the dark side and we love it,” says Hartley. “It’s a great lifestyle and I am into Stand Up Paddling and Sailing, so my playground is right on the doorstep. I still sail a Sunburst with the kids at Wakatere Boating Club (Narrowneck).”

In fact Hartley sailed out of Wakatere as a youngster and was good enough to sail in the Europe Dinghy World’s. His other interests include Surfing and Skiing.

AFT Pharmaceuticals is a 100% locally owned by Hartley Atkinson Pharmaceutical Company. The AFT actually stands for “Atkinson Family Trust”.

A range of pharmaceutical products from AFT Pharmaceuticals.

Feature interview: Hartley Atkinson, AFT Pharmaceuticals The company markets a range of generic pharmaceutical products and has also launched two of its first developments into the New Zealand market– a new analgesic called Maxigesic; and a novel treatment for allergic rhinitis called Maxiclear Hayfever and Sinus Relief. A third product, Crystacide, is a first aid cream. These products have been developed in New Zealand and Hartley Atkinson is proud of the fact that they were one of the first companies to say no to using pseudoephedrine and codeine.

Five years ago AFT totally operated in the New Zealand market. These days the balance is 60% New Zealand and 40% overseas. The company has 25 staff at the Takapuna headquarters. There are also 13 staff at the AFT office at Lane Cove in Sydney. There has been 50% growth in the Australian market over the past year. In addition there are joint ventures in China and Russia and the business is growing in Iraq and the Middle East, in many parts of South East Asia and also in Europe and Mexico. The export business is set to explode and Hartley believes it will quite quickly account for 80% of the sales.

“Pharmaceuticals is a long term game,” explains Hartley Atkinson. “We are carrying out lots of drug registration filing in Europe and the US offers huge opportunities as well. The process will be a long one, but it will be worth it. Dr Doug Wilson, our hugely experienced and worldly Chief Medical Officer, often reminds me of the following fact about the size of the US market: He says by morning tea on the first day of the year – January 1st – the US exceeds our total drug sales for the year. Just for those Aussies who are chuckling, he always adds that by afternoon on the second day of the year, they pass Australia. This

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that I feature in. These have been developed locally by Marco Marinkovich and his team at Creativebank.

A problem is that people don’t always believe a smaller company can have a technically better product than a multinational giant. Crystacide is a good example, where we have about a 64% share, well ahead of the major multinationals. I believe this is because our product is just so much better.

However we still have to advertise, otherwise no-one knows this!”

You have been very involved in the whole awards entry process yourself.

Why did AFT Pharmaceuticals decide to enter the 2011 Westpac Auckland North Business Awards?

“To be very honest we are pretty frustrated at the low level of support we receive from Government bodies. We are looking to raise our profile a little bit, as I’ve heard we’ve been called ‘the best kept secret on the Shore’.

We really just want to get on with the job. We find we get great reception in the boardrooms of some of the biggest pharmaceutical organisations in the USA, but little support at home. A common response is ‘oh well you don’t do everything here’. I believe that if it is to become truly international, New Zealand needs to grow up. Big pharmaceutical companies work with lots of parties and we need to do the same, using specialists and resources worldwide that can do the job. The awards also provide a great opportunity for our hard working team to see some outside recognition. Becoming a finalist in our first year entering is a great result.”

Any mistakes you have learnt from along the way?

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I have learnt that whatever you do, it is not that easy. Particularly in this business.

Persistence is the key… As long as you aim high, keep learning and remain persistent, the results will come in the end. gives you an idea of the scope and why the potential for us is offshore. But we will continue to drive it from New Zealand.”

So what has Hartley Atkinson learnt since setting up AFT Pharmaceuticals?

“I have learnt that whatever you do, it is not that easy. Particularly in this business. Persistence is the key. Being involved in sports like yachting, you learn that when shit happens you can handle it. As long as you aim high, keep learning and remain persistent, the results will come in the end.”

What are the strengths of the business?

“We have quite a few products with a point of difference,” says Hartley Atkinson. “Many of our products are innovative and different than those offered by the big companies. Innovation is very important. We have done this with Maxigesic – which combines paracetamol and ibuprofen to create an effective non-codeine painkiller. Because antihistamines don’t work well on a stuffed nose, we developed Maxiclear – which combines antihistamines with a nasal decongestant to great effect. Virtually all our research based products are developed in New Zealand by our five-strong R and D team, using resources such as the Auckland University Pharmacy Department. We make a substantial investment locally in clinical research and development. We manufacture in 10 countries around the world, including New Zealand, but at the end of the day the money comes back here, because this is our base and where the IP is held.”

What sort of advertising and marketing works for AFT Pharmaceuticals?

“We have a limited marketing budget because we spend as much as possible on R and D; hence we’re always short of dollars. We think of ourselves not so much as a marketing company, people want good pharmaceuticals, so we try to work on that – although some may have seen our new television ads,

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“There isn’t any big one. A real positive, is that while we have made them we don’t dwell on them. We have gone as hard as we can to grow the business with available resources and that’s it. We have had failures for sure, but as long as we know that when you take an equation like the following – five plus five minus two equals eight – and you focus on the eight part and don’t dwell on the minus two, you will be much better off as a business. Many people in business beat themselves up over the negative part, but my attitude is ‘so what’. You learn from it and move on.”

Any words of wisdom you can provide for other business people, given your experience with building the AFT business to date?

“I am a bit wary about handing out advice as every business is different.

For us, innovation is king. And persistence. Never give up. I loved the book that the 42 Below guys produced, which was called something like ‘Every Bastard Said No’. At times we feel the same. There were a few people who laughed at that guy in the garage all those years ago.”

What are Hartley Atkinson’s long term goals for AFT Pharmaceuticals?

“To keep growing, to become a substantial exporting company. We have a goal to be a $120 million business. Another, is to be the first New Zealand company to register/license an R and D based drug around the world – this is a work in progress. To register novel products in the USA and Europe – another work in progress. We really want to grow the R and D side and add to some of the licensing deals we have done already.”

For further information visit: www.aftpharm.com

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Takapuna Beach BNZ Night Market

Starts

Thursday 8 September

International diva Caii-Michelle Gordon will perform on the opening night of the Takapuna Beach BNZ Night Market.

As this issue went to press there were over 20 vendors booked for the first night, these included the following…

thursday night market comes to Takapuna For all those people who enjoy a quiet glass of wine and good company; who take their time in a gourmet food store; who appreciate the distinctive atmosphere of quality, live entertainment and who welcome a simple summer’s evening near the beach...

Takapuna’s newest Thursday night event combines all these activities – and more.

Located in Hurstmere Green, the Takapuna Beach BNZ Night Market will transform the unassuming hideaway seen during the day into a beautifully lit, bustling marketplace come dusk. The Hurstmere Green reserve will come to life every Thursday evening from September 8th until March 29th.

And not only will that perfect glass of wine, camembert and a touch of French flair be found, but one-off fashions, jewellery and other little treasures from the Auckland art scene and an ever-changing range of other products, arts and crafts of the highest quality.

As this issue went to press there were over 20 vendors booked for the first night and high interest in the market means that this number is likely to grow by launch night and certainly in the run up to Christmas.

A perfect place to find those unique, New Zealand flavoured gifts.

By special arrangement international diva

The Hurstmere Green reserve will come to life every Thursday evening from September 8th until March 29th.

Caii-Michelle Gordon will perform on the first night. Caii-Michelle has wowed the crowd with her rendition of the national anthem at Bledisloe Cup games in Australia and Hong Kong. A protégé of the late Prince Tui Teka she has spent the past few years in Australia and has returned to New Zealand to record an album before she goes to the United States. Big voice, big range and an international song contest award winner, Caii-Michelle will kick the market off in style.

With plenty of free and paid parking nearby, it couldn’t be easier to join in on the social experience.

The Takapuna Beach Business Association and the Rotary Clubs of Takapuna and North Harbour have joined together to create and run the event.

Proceeds will go toward Rotary’s work with its communities.

For more information on the night market contact barry@optimisepdg.co.nz or felicity@triocommunications.co.nz

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Lothlorien Winery

Hauraki Fruit & Vege

Mels Gourmet Foods

Farm Gate Produce

Koru Spirals

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Rotary is an international service organisation that is non-political, non religious and works to help solve problems such as poverty, health, hunger, education and environmental needs. It has 1.2 million members in 30,000 clubs worldwide. Takapuna and North Harbour clubs have been helping people in their communities for more than 53 years.

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Feature: RWC 2011 on the Shore

First up, a big welcome to the French team and supporters! Bienvenue, make yourselves at home and enjoy the sites, restaurants and hospitality we have to offer here on the Shore. Takapuna is proud to host you for the greatest sporting tournament in the world and we hope you enjoy your stay here. The Shore is a great place to be. We’re blessed to be home to some of the city’s best beaches, walks and outdoor pursuits, as well as the top restaurants, cafes and bars. For the world cup we’ve really turned it on and there are a whole range of ways families, visitors, tourists and locals can be part of the fun and take full advantage of this once in a lifetime event. One of the most exciting developments is the night markets that are starting this month, you can read more about those on page 20. You’ll also notice a lot of live music and entertainment around town from the fourth, as we’ve brought in buskers from all over the world to perform in our streets for the duration of the tournament.

Fanzones You don’t have to go to a match to get the full Rugby World Cup experience, at the official North Shore ‘Northern Lights’ Fanzone you can revel with thousands of others as you watch matches live on big screens, take in concerts and enjoy the best of New Zealand’s food, wine, arts and culture.

Northern Lights Fanzone The Northern Lights Fanzone at Albany Lakes, neighbouring Westfield Mall and North Harbour Stadium, will cater for up to 10,000 fans and feature two big screens. There are two zones in this exciting development - one will be a licensed area and the other a familyfriendly area with activities for children. The Fanzone will be open every match day from the quarterfinals onwards.

Entertainment will include live bands, cultural performances, DJs and interactive activities.

Headlining Acts: 8 October – The Adults 9 October – The Earlybirds 15 October – I Am Giant 16 October – Katchafire 21 October – The Black Seeds 23 October – Pacific Showcase and Ladi6 Location: Albany Lakes, Civic Crescent, Albany Opening dates: Open on 8, 9, 15, 16, 21 and 23 October Map: See right. ©2011 Google -

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Takapuna Rugby Zone The Elephant Wrestler, Bla nkenberge Belgian Bar and Florrie McGreal’s Irish Pub have join ed forces to create what is sure to become the North Shore’s ultimate Rugby Zone.

The Hurstmere Rugby Zon e in Takapuna will provide fun and entertainment for fans and supporters throughout the tou rnament with food, drinks, live music and matches played on 50” plasmas set out along the footpath.

Free public buses for Eden Park and North Harbour Sta dium depart and return here on match days.

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NZ v Japan

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Fri 16th Sept

Aust v Ireland

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Sat 17th Sept

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NZ v Canada

Sat 24th Sept

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Sat 8th Oct

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Sun 9th Oct

Semi-final

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Sat 15th Oct

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Sun 16th Oct

Bronze-final

9.00pm

Fri 21st Oct

Final

8.30pm

Sun 23rd Oct

9.00pm

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French Training

While staying in Takapuna’s Spencer on Byron, France will be training at the Onewa Dom ain, a few sessions of which will be open to the public. Check the calendar for dates and timings.

Transport

Special Event public transpo rt to and from all RWC 201 1 matches is free for all ticket holders three hours prior to kick-off (four hours before the opening ceremony ) and for one hour after the game or until crowds are cleared . This enables fans to get to the game quicker and ensures that pub lic transport is the most has sle-free way to get to RWC 2011 ma tches.

Eden Park games Buses departing Albany Bus Station approximately eve ry 10 minutes, stopping at all Nor thern Busway Stations. Las t bus departs 90 mins before kick -off. Takapuna: Buses dep art 142-146 Hurstmere Rd (Rugby Zone Takapuna) approximately eve ry 15 minutes. Last bus departs 90 minutes before kick-off .

North Harbour Stadium gam es Buses depart Hurstmere Roa d (Rugby Zone, Takapuna) every 10 minutes stopping at all Nor thern Busway stations. Las t bus departs 60 minutes before kick-off at North Harbour Stadium.

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RWC Calendar

Official France Welcoming Ceremony When: 3 September 2011 at 11.30am (team arrives at 12pm).

Where: Orakei Marae, Ora kei.

What: Be part of the best firs t impression Auckland will make on our visiting sports stars when France arrives for Rug

by World Cup 2011.

France is the North Shore’s second team and to welcom e them we’ve put on the bes t welcoming ceremony of the tournament to make sure they feel at home while the y’re here.

Top IRB personalities will be at the welcoming to presen t team members with their official RWC 2011 caps and there are a few other surprises in stor e so make sure you come along, dress in your team colours , wave wildly and cheer loud ly!

Open Training Session - France When: September 8, from 3.30-5pm.

Where: Onewa Domain, Tak apuna.

What: See the French team in action at this public ope n training session.

It’s not strictly on the Shore,

but… it’s awesome!

Opening Night - it’s for you and it’s free When: 9 September 2011 from 4pm Where: Auckland waterfront , Auckland Central What: Rugby World Cup 201 1 celebrations kick off in styl e on Auckland’s CBD waterfr ont. A night packed with free entertainment, including hea dline act the Finn Brothers, starts at 4pm and includes the larg est fireworks display ever seen in New Zealand. And you don’t hav e to miss the Opening Match of RWC 2011 either. New Zealand v Tonga at Eden Park will be scr eened live on giant screens through out the Opening Night area on Auckland’s waterfront.

What’s on when: 4.00pm Te Herenga Waka – fleet arrival.

4.40pm Dave Dobbyn and band at Queens Wharf.

5.00pm Mass haka and kaihoe procession - Eastern Viaduct/ Quay Street.

5.55pm Mayoral welcom e on Queens Wharf, followed by haka.

6.10pm The Finn Brothe rs concert – headline act.

7.30pm Opening Cerem ony from Eden Park live on the waterfront big screens.

8.00pm Sound and light show – Auckland’s bigges t and brightest fireworks and ligh t show set to music composed specially for the occasion by Don McGlashan.

8.15pm Opening Match from Eden Park live on the waterfront big screens.

10.15pm Concert by New Zealand music icons on Que ens Wharf, featuring Dane Rum ble, Midnight Youth, Kora and Manuel Bundy.

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RWC 2011 match - France v Japan When: 10 September 2011, kick-off 6:00pm.

Where: North Harbour Stadium, Auckland.

What: See France play Japan in this Pool A match of Rugby World Cup 2011 at North Harbour Stadium.

RWC 2011 match - Australia v Italy When: 11 September 2011, kick-off 3.30pm.

Where: North Harbour Stadium, Auckland.

What: Watch Australia take on Italy in this pool C match of Rugby World Cup 2011 at North Harbour Stadium.

Open Training Session - France When: 14 September from 3.30-6pm.

Where: Onewa Domain, Takapuna.

What: See the French team in action at this public open training session.

Open Training Session - France When: 22 September.

Where: Onewa Domain, Takapuna.

What: See the French team in action at this public open training session.

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy When: 26 September - 22 October 2011 Monday to Saturday.

Where: The PumpHouse Theatre, Killarney Park, Manurere Ave, Takapuna.

What: The publication in 1983 of Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy skyrocketed Lynley Dodd to children’s picture book legend.

And now Tim Bray Productions brings the exciting adventures of Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy to life on stage in Auckland in an hour-long romp that will entrance children aged three to ten and their families. For more information visit the REAL NZ Festival website.

RWC 2011 match - South Africa v Samoa When: 30 September, kick-off at 8.30pm Where: North Harbour Stadium, Auckland.

What: See South Africa play Samoa in this Pool D match at North Harbour Stadium.

Northern Lights Fan Zone When: 8 October from 3pm.

What’s On: 6pm RWC 2011 quarter-final 1 live from Wellington.

8.30pm RWC 2011 quarter-final 2 live from Eden Park.

Headline Act: The Adults.

Northern Lights Fan Zone When: 9 October from 3pm.

What’s On: 6pm RWC 2011 quarter-final 3 live from Wellington 8.30pm RWC 2011 quarter-final 4 live from Eden Park.

Headline Act: The Earlybirds.

Northern Lights Fan Zone When: 15 October from 5pm.

What’s On: RWC Semi-final 1 live from Eden Park.

Headline Act: I Am Giant.

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Northern Lights Fan Zone When: 16 October from 5pm.

What’s On: RWC Semi-final 2 live from Eden Park.

Headline Act: Katchafire.

Northern Lights Fan Zone When: 21 October from 5pm.

What’s On: RWC Bronze-final live from Eden Park.

Headline Act: The Black Seeds.

Northern Lights Fan Zone When: 23 October from 5pm.

What’s On: RWC Final live from Eden Park.

Headline Act: Ladi6.

British Isles INN: Rothesay Bay

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AT THE British Isles Inn For those of you looking for the best place to watch all the big rugby matches over the next two months – we’ve found it. The fabulous British Isles Inn in Rothesay Bay. It is so good you might just want to take your sleeping bag! It will probably be the best place to be watching other than being at the game.

Although, with host Uwe Dorr putting on a happy hour that starts one hour before every RWC game and lasts until the first points are scored, the British Isles could well be better. Certainly better than those temporary stands – that’s for sure.

“We are going to make sure that our visitors enjoy genuine Kiwi hospitality and a unique experience at the British Isles when the big games are on,” says Uwe Dorr. “The British Isles will be the fan base in the Bays for the event where locals can enjoy hosting visitors from all over the world. This is our chance to shine.”

The British Isles Inn is everything you want in an authentic British bar and restaurant. Once inside you could be in a British ‘Auld Country’ tavern anywhere in the UK, and you’ve got all the trimmings. High definition big screen TV’s in a relaxed bar and restaurant right in the N ARE IN TOW heart of the East Coast Bays on the North Shore.

In the main bar you are surrounded by famous rugby memorabilia, including framed and signed jerseys from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales as well as our very own AB’s.

“We have developed a great menu tailored for each team participating – to compliment the rugby. So supporters can come on in, watch the rugby, have dinner and enjoy a fantastic night out with great atmosphere,” adds Uwe Dorr. “Customers will also love what we have done to our main entrance just to be part of this years big sporting event.”

THE FRENCH

Happy hour starts one hour before every RWC game and lasts until the first points are scored.

AT THE BRITISH ISLES 577 Beach Rd, Rothesay Bay, North Shore.

Phone 478 5592 www.britishislesinn.co.nz

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Reserve you seats today, at the British Isles Inn: 577 Beach Rd, Rothesay Bay, North Shore. Phone 478 5592.

Visit: www.britishislesinn.co.nz

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STAND UP PADDLING: with Mark Jackson

Our regular Stand Up Paddling (SUP) contributor is the energetic Mark Jackson, North Shore native and owner of Stand Up South Pacific Ltd. After 25 years competing and teaching in Hawaii, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, Mark Jackson has brought Standup South Pacific to New Zealand. As a water sports instructor he has taught for many well known sports stars and celebrities. Some of his competitive results include: 1987 Wailea Speed Crossing 1st Place; 1988 Maui County Slalom Championships 1st Place; 2nd 3rd & 4th places in the Papa He’e Nalu Tandem Maui Surf; 2007 Maui Canoe & Kayak Club S.U.P. Division Champion; 2007 SUP Starbucks Maui to Molokai Challenge 1st Place. In this issue he diverts a little from the norm to celebrate Father’s Day.

Father’s Day Floater I’m a Father. I carry snapshots in my wallet where my money used to be.

This picture is one of them. It’s worth a fortune. It reminds me that anyone can be a Father but it takes a special person to be a Dad. After all, a Dad is banker, provided by nature.

This Father’s Day I’d like to invite Channel Magazine readers to bank some nature with their Dad’s. It’s “Float a Father Day” at Stand Up South Pacific and were offering a variety of opportunities to enjoy a SUPer day with Dad at Takapuna Beach.

Book that special day today by choosing either: • A $50 Private 1 hour SUP lesson for Dad (All equipment included plus photos).

• A $75 Private 2 hour SUP lesson for Dad (All equipment included plus photos).

• A Family package private SUP lesson for $25 per person per hour minimum 3 people (All equipment included plus photos).

OR: Just Hire a Stand Up Paddle Board for $35 per hour and let Dad loose (All equipment included plus photos).

These Father’s Day Specials apply right through the month of September.

Call and Book Now 0220 PADDLE 0220 72 33 53. To Email any questions, enquiries or bookings: mark@standupsouthpacific.com If after paddling... Daddy Needs a Drink!

Look for the same titled book online and read about some of our adventures.

To supply Daddy with that drink or anyone else in the floaters family, please try MY “Father’s Day Floater” recipe:

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Father’s Day Floater Ingredients: ¼ oz Grand Manier (not marnier) ¼ oz Baileys Irish Cream (Bliss will do as a substitute) ¼ oz Tequila (reason the Mexican pushed his wife off the cliff) ½ oz Dark Rum (this is a kiwi ½ oz: spilling permitted) ½ oz Dark Crème De Cacao (chocky milk that kicks) ½ oz Fresh Cream. (ask the cow 1st, offer a drink 2nd) A dash of triple sex or bitters (depends on the mood of the Missus) Preparation: Skull two cold beers before mixing ingredients. Light the BBQ. Mix the ingredients any way you like being sure to multiply the ingredients proportionally in relation to how many of you want a floater and how floated you wanna get. Optional Ingredient if the kids are monkey’ing around driving you bananas. Add 1 oz blended bananas. Serve and repeat.

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Your invitation

to Become a Member September sees the exciting launch of the Takapuna Beach Club – and you are invited to become a member.

The Takapuna Beach Club is a new name created to reflect the huge growth in a whole range of sports who call the Takapuna Boating Club (Inc.) building, right on the beach in Takapuna, home.

Yachting remains a key focus but there has been huge growth of a whole range of other water sports on Takapuna Beach in recent times. Most of these sports utilise the extensive facilities contained within the Takapuna Boating Club building located at Gould Reserve, just down from the shopping area, on Takapuna Beach.

“We have a fantastic facility, right on the beach, that can be utilised by a wide range of sports which is why we are inviting others to join,” says Aurelie Bonneau, Club Manager. “Over the past few years our Yachties have been joined by those involved in many other water sports, including Windsurfers, Stand-Up Paddlers, Surf Skis and Outrigger Paddlers. This is the perfect base for them being on the beach and having the facilities like changing rooms, showers as well as the bar and cafe.”

There are three different Takapuna Beach Club memberships being offered during September and October. These are a Social Membership (just $50), Full Active Membership (Adult $250 or Family $350) and Corporate Memberships.

All members can take advantage of the club bistro and bar for dining and socialising. The club has recently appointed a new chef who has introduced an excellent new menu.

“Our members love having a drink or dining at the club as this is one of the best vantage points on Takapuna Beach with views out over the beach to Rangitoto,” adds Aurelie Bonneau.”Our new chef has a great new menu which he plans to keep updating according to the season.” ..............................................................................................................................

For more information contact Aurelie Bonneau, Club Manager Phone 489 6941 or email: manager@takapunaboating.org.nz

OPEN DAY - saturday 15th OCTOBER Enquire today, or come with family and friends to our club Open Day at the club on Saturday October 15th. You can sail, Windsurf, Paddle, Stand-up Paddle, Surf Ski – for free – and take a good look around the club. We will also be testing life jackets.

Memberships Now Available...

Social MEMBERSHIPS from $50 ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS corporate MEMBERSHIPS

For more information contact:Aurelie Bonneau,Club Manager phone: 09 489 6941 email: membership@takapunaboating.org.nz website: www.takapunaboating.org.nz

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Quantum Events: Upcoming Action

Quantum Events Radiance Devonport Classic and State Harbour Crossing

As we come into spring we’re heading into the best time of the year for the North Shore’s fit and active. The water gets warmer and the days are getting longer, we can swim, go for long evening walks or runs and generally enjoy the benefits of living in such a great part of the city.

It’s now that we can start getting ready for the real highlights of the spring/ summer fitness and sporting calendar with the first two big events of the season on their way: the Radiance Devonport Classic and the State Harbour Crossing.

Channel Magazine first introduced readers to Scott Rice and Quantum Events back in October last year. Quantum is the event management company responsible for all these great annual events that come to the Shore every year, and are once again putting on the Radiance Devonport Classic and the State Harbour Crossing this season.

The Radiance Devonport Classic takes place on Sunday, October 2, and is perfect for people of all abilities as there are three different courses to choose from.

Participants can either run or walk the 5km, 10km or, for the first time this year, 15km tracks, with each course providing breath-taking views out to Rangitoto and the Hauraki Gulf as they venture around the historic centres of North Head and Mt Victoria.

“The different distances mean there is something for everyone, from a family out to enjoy a day to the more serious runner who wants to train for the Auckland Marathon, which is actually why we’ve included the 15km track this year,” says Scott.

“This is a really fun event with a great atmosphere and we’re really proud to be able to put it on for the community.”

“We’ve been going for a few years now and everybody that enters always ends up having a great day, which is what it’s all about.”

A portion of every entry from the Devonport Classic will go to supporting Stanley Bay School as this doubles as their major fundraiser for the year.

The following month on Sunday, November 13, the State Harbour Crossing takes place, which doubles as the first event of the State New Zealand Ocean Swim Series.

The annual State Harbour Crossing is one of Auckland’s most iconic and unique sporting events and is the largest ocean swim in New Zealand.

The 2.9km ocean swim will start in Quinton Park, Bayswater, crossing Auckland Harbour to finish for the first time at Karanga Plaza in the new Wynyard Quarter of the Viaduct Harbour.

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The first group of swimmers will start from Bayswater at 9am. There will be five start groups (waves) on event day with the last wave for ‘novice’ swimmers only.

Start groups are determined by the estimated time specified in your entry.

“This is a very special event, it’s a once a year opportunity to swim across Auckland Harbour while the boats and ferries wait,” says Scott. “People who have done the race before really feel like they have accomplished something.”

“The most popular reasons people give for taking part in these events are personal challenge, fun and health and fitness. People often need something outside of the daily grind to make them feel alive. Our events will offer all of those things.”

This event is suitable for individuals with swimming experience that have trained to complete this event distance. Surf Life Saving New Zealand is the events’ chosen charity and there will be over 50 lifeguards on the water throughout the duration of the event to support swimmers who may need assistance. ......................................................................................................................

For more information visit: www.devonportclassic.co.nz and www.oceanswim.co.nz

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channel Music profile: AIMES Award recipients The Earlybirds

are Flying Home It was one year ago that Channel Magazine first introduced readers to Filip Kostovich, Sean Patterson, Mike Cannon and Jared Aisher, better known as North Shore bred rockers The Earlybirds. Back then the band was right on the cusp of breaking into the New Zealand psyche, they had a few hit singles playing on the radio and their first album was just about to be released.

Channel caught up with lead singer Filip to find out what they boys are up to now and more importantly, when we can hear some new music!

The last time we spoke, Earlybirds fever was just getting started with three hit singles under your belt and the imminent release of your debut album, Favourite Fears, what’s been happening since?

Since then we have completed a couple of tours and we have relocated to Sydney to try and start to build a base here!

What is the day-to-day, week-to-week routine for a band living in Sydney?

We are playing two - five gigs every week and if we aren’t playing we are down stairs in the practice room writing and jamming new material. Oh and did I mention we are all living in one room probably much smaller than your average lounge on air beds and have been for the last four months.

What kind of reaction have people had to the band, are you getting much support and airplay over there?

The reaction at gigs is great; the people who are there really get into it. We want as many people as possible to hear our music hence why we are totally immersed in making this work, playing and practicing all the time.

The second album can be a big challenge, especially after a successful debut, are you busy writing and recording?

We are writing and doing home demos all the time. Any spare day we have we are down in the practice room trying new ideas out, trying things we haven’t done before and writing songs we would have never written two years ago. As writers we are very picky with what we like and what we want, sometimes this can be a weakness but usually it amounts to songs that we know in our own minds are

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great. If we are satisfied with what comes out then it’s great!

When can we expect to hear some new material from the band?

There is some new material up on our Triple J Unearthed page. Follow the link to listen to the tunes and rate and review them. www.triplejunearthed.com/ theearlybirds - There will be more coming your way before the end of the year!

Are there any plans for a return to New Zealand – and the Shore! – to play some live shows?

Yes there is, we will be back in the motherland throughout October and will play Albany Fanzone on the 9th and Auckland Princess Wharf on the 21st.

Australia and New Zealand are obviously your real focus right now, are you looking to the UK or the States at all?

At the moment no, but if good opportunities arise we will be there in a heartbeat.

Touring and playing in the UK and States would be something else!

What are The Earlybirds big plans for the future?

Plans for the future are to stick it out in Aus for a bit and really try to make a dent and impact on the scene over here. Also we will be recording and producing a 4 track E.P before the end of the year...so stay tuned .............................................................................................................................

Head over to www.facebook.com/theearlybirds for news and gigs!

Earlybirds in New Zealand! Albany Fanzone - Sunday, October 9 Princess Warf - Friday, October 21

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A taste of france: with Frog in a Barrel, Milford

Interview with...

Richard Guerra

from Frog in a Barrel

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Channel Magazine: Richard we understand that you are planning a Cocktail party at the end of September.

Richard Guerra: Yes, on September 25th Frog in a Barrel is very proud to be hosting “A Taste of France in Kiwiland” at the Spencer on Byron Hotel in Takapuna. It starts at 5.30pm.

CM: So just what is “A Taste of France in Kiwiland” all about?

RG: Well, as I am sure you are aware, September 25th is the day after the French play New Zealand at Eden Park in the Rugby World Cup. We thought that as the French team is based in Takapuna this was the perfect excuse to hold an event that celebrates the best of what our two great countries have to offer. We also saw the opportunity to raise money for the Child Cancer Foundation. Frog in a Barrel is donating the wine for the cocktail party and $40 from each ticket will be donated to the Child Cancer Foundation.

CM: What can people expect on the night?

RG: We describe it as a “Cocktail Aftermatch”. Our guests will enjoy French champagne with Foie gras, beautiful New Zealand seafood and lamb, wonderful French cheeses and desserts, all matched with wine from Frog in a Barrel. In addition to Pascal Walczak champagne, we will be serving our “FreNZy” label Sauvignon Blanc and Grenache/Syrah both of which have been made in France for New Zealand.

There will also be some very special guests as well as great music and entertainment. Obviously given the timing there will be a bit of a rugby theme. In fact we are suggesting that if you support the All Blacks you come dressed in black and if you are a French supporter you come in white.

CM: What colour will you be wearing Richard?

RG: I might have to play it safe and wear black and white given my close Kiwi connections!

CM: How do you get to be a part of “A Taste of France in Kiwiland”?

RG: Tickets are available from Frog in a Barrel at 172a Kitchener Road (Phone 09 486 1977). The cost of tickets is $175 per head which entitles you to great food, wine and a very special night.

More details can be found on our website www. froginabarrel.co.nz.

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Your home with Home Fabrics

I am late for work every morning because I can’t leave my gorgeous feather bed.

Dreaming of Luxury Early one morning last week I received a message from a client: “My alarm went off 44 minutes ago and I am still pressing the snooze button. I just love my Grandma’s feather bed”.

Katherine was commenting on the luxurious feather mattress topper that she had purchased the day before, and she is not alone in being excited by it. Another client, Fiona, said they had had “three toasty, luxuriously soft and comfortable nights on our new feather topper! We will recommend to all our friends”. And yet another, Jane, wrote to us: “I am late for work every morning because I can’t leave my gorgeous feather bed”.

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• 75mm thick feather mattress toppers.

• Hotel quality, luxurious finish.

• Double layer of downproof casing.

• Elastic corner straps.

• Three sizes available: Queen, King and Super King.

www.duvetsandpillows.co.nz

28 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna Beach Auckland | Phone 09 486-1103 www.homefabrics.co.nz

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We are amazed at the number of clients who have recently stayed in Luxury hotels or been on a five star cruise ship who have literally pulled the bed apart to see what makes the bed so comfortable. Invariably it is a feather mattress topper which sits on top of the mattress, under the mattress protector and is held in place with corner straps. We have a selection of these available in our “Luxury Hotel” range.

We started experimenting with the concept of feather mattress toppers some years ago. We made a variety of different thicknesses, coverings and fill types in prototype form and had them all sleep tested over a long period of time before we came up with the final product. Like Goldilocks we found some fills were too hard and some too soft. We found that using down as the fill was just too soft and offered no support. The weight of your body simply compressed the dandelion like fill under your body.

Feathers on their own were too coarse and made the bed too hard.

Eventually, after months of strenuous sleeping, we decided a mix of 85% feather and 15% down was the ideal mix.

Next we had to decide on how thick to make them. They needed to be thick enough to insulate you from the water held in the mattress and provide an extremely comfortable layer to sleep on. We decided on a thickness of 75mm even though this extra depth uses 10 kilo’s of fill in a queen size.

Finally we added a double layer of fabric to the topper, the only ones to do this. We felt that with the weight of the body pushing down on the fill the extra layer would not only offer more luxury but would protect the body from prickly little feathers poking through.

After all this exhaustive sleeping we agreed we had a pretty wonderful product and have been selling them successfully to very many happy customers both commercially and domestically. The only maintenance we suggest is regularly turning the topper on the bed about every second time you change it.

This month we have taken 20 percent off the prices so that you can enjoy one too. In stock now and available in Queen, King and Superking.

Home Fabrics

28 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna 486 1103, www.homefabrics.co.nz, sales@homefabrics.co.nz

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With one year under my belt of North Shore BYO-ing, I am even more excited and determined to find the best BYO restaurants located in our backyard. I say this because I now know how important they are to our social life – or at least to my social life! These local restaurants are where we go each week to have a curry with our friends, where we go for a regular date night – and more than anything, where we go a majority of the time we dine out here on the Shore.

And, if this is where we are eating – why not find the best of the best to ensure that each time we dine out, the experience is nothing but superb.

Vibrant Thai in Takapuna Looking for another great BYO in Takapuna to frequent during the upcoming Rugby World Cup parties in Takapuna, I stumbled into Tip Siam at 152 Hurstmere Road on a Friday night.

The restaurant was packed, and as we grabbed the last table for two in the restauarant we were hit with the immediate aroma of chilli, garlic and coconut.

After a few wines down the road – and a cold winter’s day – the restaurant was warm and inviting with ornate decorations and ambient lighting. A beautiful setting.

The menu was a typical Thai restaurant menu, and so we decided to dig into our favourite dishes! For entrée we ordered Tip Siam mixed entrée with a prawn and pork golden bag, satay chicken skewer, minced chicken and curry puff pastry dumpling and a spring roll.

Like most mixed entrées, it was a tasty, crispy treat to start the meal, and while it wasn’t anything unique – it wasn’t heavy or greasy and quite a Moorish plate.

For main, we ordered Pad Thai Gai (Chicken Pad Thai), Gang Mus-Sa-Man (Nut Curry with Pork) and Ped Kee-Mow (Stir-fired duck). I piled the Pad Thai Gai, a personal favourite of mine, high on my plate. With fresh lime, peanuts and bean sprouts, the stir-fried dish was rich in flavour and very, very addictive.

Served with rice, the duck and curry were equally delicious. The duck was rich

and sautéd in vibrant chilli and garlic with lots of baby vegetables. And, while the velvety Mus-Sa-Man curry could have been slightly more complex in flavour, it was still a winner as it was filled with tender pork. All in all, a great meal – so good in fact that I am confident it will become my new regular Thai restaurant.

Looking for a real treat? Tip Siam serves traditional cha-yen (Thai iced tea), and for anyone who has visited Thailand – you’ll know how delicious these are!

Made from strongly brewed black tea, tamarind, sugar and condensed milk – this drink Tip Siam is a great accompaniment or at 152 Hurstmere Road, finish to a Thai meal.

Takapuna Beach.

The food was delicious, Ph: 489 7911 and I would recommend this as a great local BYO.

Next time you dine at a BYO on the Shore - be sure to Tweet @channelmag about your experience and recommendations.

Kellie's rating: Food: 8/10 Atmosphere: 9/10 Service: 8/10

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Book Reviews for Booklovers from The Booklover THIS

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MUST READ!

THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS Vanessa Diffenbaugh. $40 Mesmerising, emotive, and elegantly written, The Language of Flowers is a heartbreaking and redemptive novel about the meaning of flowers, the meaning of family, and the meaning of love. The Victorian language of flowers was used to convey what words could not, from declarations of love to confessions of betrayal.

This deftly powerful story skillfully weaves past and present, creating a vivid portrait of an unforgettable woman whose gift for flowers helps her change the lives of others even as she struggles to overcome her own troubled past. For Victoria Jones, alone after a childhood in foster care, it is her way of expressing a legacy of grief and guilt. Believing she is damaged beyond hope, she trusts nobody, connecting with the world only through message-laden bouquets. But when a mysterious man at the flower market responds in kind, Victoria is caught between fascination and fear, and must decide if she can open herself to the possibilities of happiness… and forgiveness.

With Takapuna Beach’s Thursday evening Night Market starting on 8th September we look forward to welcoming customers to enjoy The Booklover until 7pm on Thursdays

A myriad of reading choices for all ages...

For the times you cannot come to us, we are now open 24/7 for online purchasing – delivery of in-store titles within 24 hours.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT TO SHOP LOCALLY.

...enjoy our in-store monthly newsletter, knowledgeable reading advice, gift wrapping, generous loyalty scheme, special orders service.

Cnr Anzac St and Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna Beach Ph 09 489 8836 www.thebooklover.co.nz

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THE CAT’S TABLE Michael Ondaatje. $38

A stunningly beautiful and moving novel from the acclaimed author of The English Patient and In the Skin of a Lion. In the early 1950s, an 11-year-old Ceylon boy boards a huge liner bound for England – a ‘castle that was to cross the sea’. At mealtimes, he is placed at the lowly ‘Cat’s Table’ with an eccentric group of grown-ups and two other boys.

As the ship makes its way across the Indian Ocean, through the Suez Canal, into the Mediterranean, the boys become involved in the worlds and stories of the adults around them, tumbling from one adventure and delicious discovery to another, ‘bursting all over the place like freed mercury’. And at night, the boys spy on a shackled prisoner – his crime and fate a galvanising mystery that will haunt them forever. As the narrative moves from the decks and holds of the ship and the boy’s adult years, it tells a spellbinding story about the difference between the magical openness of childhood and the burdens of earned understanding – about a life-long journey that began unexpectedly with a spectacular sea voyage, when all on board were ‘free of the realities of the earth’. With the ocean liner a brilliant microcosm for the floating dream of childhood, The Cat’s Table is a vivid, poignant and thrilling novel, full of Michael Ondaatje’s trademark set-pieces and breathtaking images: a story told with a child’s sense of wonder.

VOLCANOES OF AUCKLAND Bruce W. Hayward, Graeme Murdoch & Gordon Maitland. $60 From Rangitoto to One Tree Hill, North Head to Mangere Lagoon, the city of Auckland is defined by the volcanoes it is built upon. For tens of thousands of years, volcanoes have profoundly shaped the area’s geology and geography. And for hundreds of years, volcanoes have played a key part in the lives of Maori and Pakeha – as sites for Maori pa and 20thcentury military fortifications, as kumara gardens and parks, as sources of stone and water.

Volcanoes of Auckland is the essential guide to these extraordinary natural phenomena. After explaining the science of volcanoes and the role that Auckland’s volcanoes played in the area’s Maori and Pakeha history, the book then offers an illustrated guide to the geology and history of each volcano.

An authoritative text, commissioned maps, spectacular aerial photography, and large numbers of contemporary and historic illustrations bring to life the nature and culture of the region’s volcanic life, and allow us to understand the volcanoes that so shape life in Auckland.

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Shore City and Albany

My favourite sporting things...

ANDREA WILSON - Manager, Stirling Sports, Albany

Andrea is the long-serving Manager at Stirling Sports Westfield Albany. Andrea has been with Stirling Sports on the Shore for over 14 years and knows the business insideout. We put some probing questions to her in mid-August.

CM How long have you been at Stirling Sports?

When did you become Manager at Westfield Albany?

AW I have been with Stirling Sports for 14 and a half years. Over 10 years in Takapuna and the last four years in Albany as Manager.

CM What is your favourite sport?

AW Rugby as a spectator sport, but I enjoy a variety of sports.

CM What do you love about working at Stirling Sports Westfield Albany?

AW Lots of things but especially the satisfaction of fulfilling our customers needs and now having a regular customer base. And of course the great staff I work with.

WHICH TEAM ?

T R O P P U S U DO YO , Ireland, Italy, FijI, France, Georgia , nd gla En , da na a, Ca USA, Wales.

Argentina, Australi moa, Scotland, South Africa, Tonga, New Zealand... or Sa a, mania, Russi Japan, Namibia, Ro

CM Your son Ryan was the tall rangy lock in the famous North Harbour team that won the Ranfurly Shield a few years back. You must have been proud. What is he up to these days?

AW Yes we are very proud of him! He has been working for us for the last two months, but is now in France playing rugby. A new and exciting move for him. Prior to this he has spent the last two seasons playing rugby in Scotland.

CM Ever get over to see him?

AW Yes we visited him in Scotland last year while he was playing for Currie and we’re hoping to visit him in France in 2012.

CM What is the hottest item in store at the moment?

AW Adidas RWC Jerseys. They are a must have!

CM What do you get up to on your days off?

AW I love to catch with family and friends, watch Ryan play rugby when he’s home and walk my dog “Charlie”.

CM Get to the bach up north much?

AW Not often enough, but I try to make the most of it in summer.

all the gear instore now!

Shore City Westfield Shore City, Cnr Lake Rd and Como St, Takapuna. Ph: 09 489 8981 Albany Westfield Albany, 219 Don McKinnon Drive, Albany. Ph: 09 441 2242

CM Why should people come to Stirling Sports Westfield Albany?

AW Because we love our sport, we offer a high level of customer service and our staff know our products and want to sell what is best suited to our customer.

CM Getting excited about the Rugby World Cup? Got your tickets?

AW Being a rugby nut, I can’t wait. It’s going to be an amazing event for New Zealand. A really exciting time and something I’ve been looking forward to for the last four years. Go the AB’s.

Yes I will be at a few games!

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Health & fitness with Patrick Harris of Les Mills

Train – Not Abstain!

There is light at the end of the tunnel – spring is upon us. How will it look for you? Is a beautiful picture perfect you about to emerge into this world?

What is your inner voice saying right now? I bet it is not positive. Reflecting once again on the lack of activity and poor eating habits of the past season – I can hear the reverberation of many broken promises.

Whatever shape or form now is the time to transform. Like a butterfly enters the world it is time for you to break the shackles of winter to become a blossoming beauty.

We have 15 weeks until Xmas. This is ample time to kick the winter blues and bring the measurements in, let’s shed the extra layers accumulated during winter. It will take some work, nothing comes easy and thinking you know what to do is vastly different from actually doing it. The planet continues to turn and the seasons change - will you?

Let’s not abstain for the All Blacks, that’s just downright stupid! – I say let’s “TRAIN for the All Blacks!”

Knowing how to get there can be a challenge. I have a solution and it’s called Body Revolution. Check out some of the awesome results that some of our members have experienced over the past year.

Debbie - I decided to do the BodyTrainer™ REVOLUTION programme to lose weight, get fitter and to break some of my bad eating habits. I figured 12 weeks was a good amount of time to really make a difference. I lost 11 kgs and over 15cm off my waist. I was blown away with the results.

I found the eating programme easy to follow and having the “one-on-one” with Scott my trainer really helped me stick to it. Any slip-ups or problem areas I had were discussed and suggestions made on where I could try to change things. The training sessions were fantastic, sometimes really challenging, but lots of variety and I was amazed at how far I could push myself. I never would have done it on my own. This programme was life changing for me. I not only lost weight, I learnt how simple it can be to make some changes and live a healthy lifestyle.

Ruth - I decided to do Body Revolution as although I am an active person I was

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losing strength and putting on weight.

Penny and the Body Revolution Programme helped me tone up and get my weight under control. I lost 6 kilos in 12 weeks.

I am very happy as I feel trim and toned as well as stronger. Most importantly I have a better understanding of nutrition so I have continued to maintain my correct bodyweight. I now have some really great exercise habits doing regular strength work as well as cardio.

Maxine - I wanted to lose some weight, improve my fitness and tone up. With Penny and Body Revolution I have done just that. Over the 12 weeks I lost 5.5 kilos and by continuing to work with Penny I have further reduced my body fat.

I am now training for the Sydney half marathon. I feel fantastic. I understand exactly what healthy nutrition is and I have the body shape I want.

What is Body Revolution?

Duration: 6 - 12 weeks This is a personal trainer delivered programme – pushing you through intense workouts, monitoring your nutrition and eating habits so that you keep on track.

It is expected that you are doing 4-5 training sessions every week. Group Fitness classes are a great option for some of these. Two sessions a week are with your trainer for $70 per week.

This is one of our best products it delivers great results when the programme guidelines are adhered to.

You do not need to become a member to do this fantastic programme.

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Specsavers

– now in Westfield Shore City

Global optical giant Specsavers has opened an exciting new outlet in Westfield Shore City. This is the relocation and expansion of their Takapuna outlet, which was previously in Hurstmere Road.

The new outlet has been driven by Dispensing Optician Chris Stitson, who has recently emigrated to New Zealand from the UK. Chris was offered the opportunity to take on a joint venture partnership with Specsavers in other parts of New Zealand but settled on Takapuna for the potential it offered and he was also keen on the North Shore lifestyle for his family.

Specsavers now has over 50 stores across New Zealand and has taken the number one spot in our optical market, becoming market leader in just over two years. Specsavers’ success in the New Zealand market mirrors similar success it has enjoyed around the world – in the UK, Australia, Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Spain and Ireland. The brand has entered ten countries since being established in the UK more than 25 years ago. Specsavers was founded by Doug and Dame Mary Perkins in 1984 and is now the largest privately owned optical retailer in the world. The couple still actively run the company today, along with their three children.

Specsavers has more than 1,300 stores worldwide.

Chris Stitson arrived in New Zealand in mid-July from the East Anglia area of the UK. He has previously worked for Specsavers in Norwich (East Anglia) for seven years and loved it. So when the opportunity came up to apply for this joint venture partnership in New Zealand he jumped at the chance.

“Specsavers has a fantastic product that provides exceptional quality and value for money,” says Chris. “I take a great deal of pride representing a business that’s simply offering a very good deal. People recognise a good deal when they see it. Lots of businesses will give you a one-off good deal during a sale but I believe we’re the only company that gives you two pairs of high quality glasses for one low price all year round. Since the arrival of Specsavers, Kiwis are taking better care of their eyes and getting them tested around every three years.”

Bringing value to the eye wear market, Specsavers offer ‘two pairs of glasses for one low price’ on all glasses $169 and above. High quality, standard single vision Pentax lenses are always included in the price. Specsavers offer a wide range of designer glasses including Karen Millen, Country Road, French Connection, Jasper Conran, Red or Dead and Tommy Hilfiger, as well as Osiris, the biggest selling frame range in Europe, which is exclusive to Specsavers.

Chris Stitson has been joined by his wife Emma and their eight year old daughter Evie in New Zealand. They have settled in The Bays on the North Shore. He is a keen runner in his spare time and also has a passion for motor cycles. In fact his treasured Ducati 916 road bike has accompanied him to New Zealand.

“We just love New Zealand,” says Chris. “We fell in love with it when we came out to look over the opportunities earlier in the year.

The scenery is beautiful and we have found the people much more outgoing, open and friendly. It truly is a pleasure to be here.”

The new Specsavers store in Westfield Shore City is one of the biggest in New Zealand. Chris, who has 16 years experience as a Dispensing Optician, has a staff of four in the store which is a two consulting room practice. They are Ilia, Jenny, Kyla the Optometrist and Libby. ........................................................................................................

Specsavers – Westfield Shore City, Takapuna. Phone: 486 0311, Visit: www.specsavers.co.nz.

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Chris Stitson

Jennie, Chris and Libby

SPRING

FLING

Fall head over heels with spring fashion.

This season adopts a bold, dynamic palette.

Black has been banished in favour of colour blocking. Choose a single colourful piece, or mix together a shock of pinks, oranges and reds.

Alternatively, embrace the maxi dress. Sweep all others before you in floor length glory.

Whichever path you take, a selection of the latest styles awaits you at Westfield Shore City.

westfield.co.nz/shorecity WES1641

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magazine designer clothing & accessories Sz 10-26

CELEBRATE SPRING Enjoy floaty florals, vibrant colours & crisp neutrals!

4 Byron Avenue, Takapuna - Ph. 488 0406 Other locations: Mt Eden, Pt Chevalier, Mt Maunganui & Tirau

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60A Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna.

486 6438 | orders@florienne.co.nz | www.florienne.co.nz

8 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna 488 0884 penny.lane@xtra.co.nz

55 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna - 489 2209

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New Zealand designed and made, high-quality fashion and accessories are found at Takapuna’s exclusive Magazine, the boutique of choice for many a North Shore lady.

Catering to sizes from 10 to 26, Magazine is for the real woman who loves her curves, aiming to accentuate and flatter her unique shape.

“We’re passionate about helping women to create their own unique look and style,” says owner Linda.

“We’ll spend an unlimited amount of time with our clients, to help create the perfect look.”

That service extends beyond the sale; Linda and the Magazine girls are keen to incorporate the customer’s current wardrobe and adapt it to new and stylish looks.

“Fashion and styling our clients are what we do, we’re passionate about it, which is the best way you can describe Magazine: passionate.”

That passion, combined with the obvious quality and style of their range, has turned Magazine into a “destination” store of Takapuna with people travelling from all over New Zealand, and in some cases abroad, to shop here.

“From gorgeous accessories through to the completed outfit, people really appreciate our enthusiasm,” says Linda.

Magazine’s passion for doing everything possible to find that ideal look gives the staff and customers a unique bond, which

always makes it a pleasure to shop here.

“It’s a welcoming atmosphere, we know our customers names and when they come in there’s a real sense of warmth between us,” explains Linda.

Magazine styles for all occasions, from classy casual through to stunning special occassions.

“We cater for the woman who enjoys the experience of finding a stunning outfit, someone who enjoys quality and enjoys exclusivity. We’re unashamedly feminine, so come in and enjoy.”

Takapuna is the flagship store but Magazine is found at four other locations: Mt Eden; Mt Maunganui; Pt Chevalier (outlet store) and Tirau (outlet store).

Magazine Designer Clothing 4 Byron Avenue, Takapuna Phone 488 0406

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At Channel a big focus is encouraging our readers to shop locally, this feature is all about highlighting some of the many interesting stores we have at Takapuna Beach.

LIFE FOR MEN Get into Life for Men for Fathers Day, with a great range of t-shirts & accessories, from your favourite brands - Ben Sherman, Hugo Boss, Ted Baker, & introducing for summer 11 - Firetrap, Diesel.

LIFE FOR MEN OUTLET Life for Men outlet store is located right above the main Life for Men store on Takapuna’s Hurstmere Road. Here is where you’ll find Life for Men’s end of current season stock including footwear, t-shirts, jeans, trousers, shirts and suits between 30 - 70 % off normal retail prices. All the favourite Life for Men brands are available - Hugo Boss, Ted Baker, Ben Sherman.

TRADE AID Trade Aid purchases these products from Craftlink a non profit organisation that promotes traditional culture and skills based in Vietnam. Many of the chinaware in Trade Aid comes from this organisation and compliments the range of kitchenware such as bowls, cups and saucers, mugs and trays that is also available in the shop, many of which have been featured in Dish, the New Zealand culinary magazine. A range of these products can be seen in our Takapuna store and because it’s Trade Aid, all our products are Fair Trade products - helping to support traditional craftspeople from around the world.

All your lighting and design needs right in the heart of Takapuna

BARDSLEYS LIGHTING & DESIGN

PENNY LANE In Takapuna you will find one of the best gift and home decor shops on the Shore - Penny Lane, at 8 Hurstmere Road. If you’re in need of that special gift for just about any occasion, or you would like the perfect addition to decorate your home then Penny Lane is the place to come. And keep in mind, if you’re located further up the bays you can also visit Penny Lane at 63 Clyde Road, Browns Bay. See you there!

3-5 Auburn Street, Takapuna Phone 489 9099 • Email sales @bardsleyslighting.co.nz

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FATHERS DAY BEN SHERMAN GIFT IDEAS

REPERTOIRE Repertoire’s Spring/Summer collection is inspired by optimism and light. The vibrancy of limoncello, coral and teal is diffused through layers, prints, drapes and pleats, all playing a role in the fun and joie de vivre of the coming season.

Visit our online store at www.repertoire.co.nz; we offer free postage and a money back guarantee on all purchases.

FLORIENNE Welcome to Florienne where spring is in the air! We are the stylish floral design studio in the heart of Takapuna Beach filled with the most gorgeous, heavenly scented and freshest blooms we can source from the flower market and direct from our specialist growers each day. Come and visit, we have the perfect flowers, blooming plants or stylish gifts for any special occasion. Our friendly and helpful team will be delighted to serve you.

BARDSLEYS LIGHTING and DESIGN Loved by homeowners, architects and interior designers alike, Bardsleys Lighting & Design, located in the heart of Takapuna at 3-5 Auburn Street, specialise in matching the right light fittings to your needs. With a wide selection and different styles available, Bardsleys can cater to any house decor, from old villas to contemporary homes and all staff are trained experts in home décor so there is a wealth of knowledge available to customers.

31 HURSTMERE RD, TAKAPUNA BEACH. PH 489 4640

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DINING OUT: On the Shore

Thyme Restaurant at The Spencer

you’ll love it!

First of all I need to declare my bias. I have always enjoyed dining at the Spencer on Byron and have long thought that it is under-utilised by locals.

The restaurant has always maintained very high standards with great food.

So it was with some excitement that my wife and I ventured along to Byron Avenue in mid-August to taste the delights at ‘Thyme’ – the new dining concept launched by Executive Chef Huw Thomas and his Spencer on Byron team.

I’m not going to wait until the end of this article to give you my verdict. It was superb. This is a local restaurant option that should not be left just for the Spencer on Byron guests. This is fine dining that locals should take advantage of – for business or pleasure.

Executive Chef Huw Thomas says that “Thyme Restaurant uses in season, fresh local produce to bring you a variety of innovative menu dishes.” And the menu is interesting.

The entree’s are separated into “Entree from the Sea” and “Entree from the Land”. Michelle chose Seared fresh Nelson Scallops with sauteed rhubarb and I chose Angus Steak and Ale steamed Suet Pudding. The scallops were popular but the Angus Steak and Ale steamed Suet Pudding – with mushy peas – was sensational. One of the most interesting entree’s I’ve tasted. Other entree options included Northland Paua Carpaccio; South Pacific Tuna Tartare, Baby Beetroot Terrine, and Green Stripe Ham Hock Soup– all very interesting making the choice difficult.

Then to the mains. Not one to normally choose a seafood main I was tempted by the Fresh seared Gurnard and Smoked Fish Pie. Michelle selected the Hawkes Bay Lamb Noissette. They proved to be great choices. The presentation of the meals was interesting. My fish meal came with the gurnard to one side and the pie (with purple Maori potato mash topping) to the other with braised fennel and

red wine jus. Michelle’s lamb dish was equally as interesting with Lamb Shank Cigars to one Fresh seared Gurnard and Smoked Fish Pie (top), side (on pumpkin whip) and Pacific Rose Apple Tartan (left), Angus Steak and Ale steamed Suet Pudding (right).

Lamb Noisettes on the other side with creamed leeks and Guava Jus. Both very special. Other interesting mains at Thyme include the Trio of Nelson Rabbit, Chargrilled Angus Opy Rib, Wairoa free-range Cornfed Chicken, and Manuka Honey rubbed Canter Valley Farm Duck Breast.

Points noted by MIchelle during the evening were:- Very good and knowledgeable service by our waiter who even informed us of the 15 minute wait for one of the entree’s to be cooked; Beautiful presentation of the meals; Goodsized meals – no need for extra vegetables or salad as the meals are complete in themselves - Great wine selection – she chose the wine of the month, the 2010 Passage Rock Waiheke Pinot Gris.

To spoil ourselves completely, we finished the evening off with a dessert each.

The Pacific Rose Apple Tartan for me and the Vanilla Poached Tamarillo for her. My apple tartan was sensational and hers was fresh and tangy.

If it is time to spoil yourself then a lunch or dinner at Thyme is the way to do it.

Thyme Restaurant, Level 1, Spencer on Byron Hotel, Byron Avenue, Takapuna.

Telephone 916 4982; Email: thyme@spencerbyron.co.nz or visit www.spencerhotel.co.nz

EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE, EXPERIENCE SPENCER The Spencer on Byron Hotel is pleased to announce the opening of a new dining concept.

Thyme Restaurant uses in season, fresh local produce to bring you a variety of innovative menu dishes including Trio of Nelson Rabbit, Hawkes Bay Lamb Noissette and South Pacific Tuna Tartare.

To make a reservation call 09 916 4982 or visit www.spencerhotel.co.nz Level 1, 9-17 Byron Avenue - Takapuna Beach, Auckland

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Eating out in takapuna

Restaurant of the month: Mint Café and Restaurant

Oh She’s Mint Mint Café and Restaurant in Takapuna is one of those unique finds, half café and half restaurant – perfect if you want a wine with lunch, or a coffee in the evening.

Located where it is – at 174 Hurstmere Road, surrounded by great restaurants in the heart of Takapuna’s eating out quarter – it adapts well and easily fills a spot on Takapuna’s “menu”, catering to all tastes, all day.

“Mint has been around for six years and we’re quite well known,” says owner Jessie. “Many of our customers have been coming to us for years – they love the food and the unique niche we seem to fill as an all day café/ restaurant, we’re a good alternative.”

Mint specialises in international and European food, with a great selection of pastas, steaks and salads. The Seafood Chowder has earned itself a bit of a reputation and Jessie says she has a number of customers who come in regularly just for their weekly dose.

There’s also a VERY popular breakfast menu, which serves all day and is a big part of Mint’s on going appeal for all the regulars who stop in every week.

Mint Café and Restaurant

174 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. Phone 489 4727.

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The Lambs Fry with bacon is probably one of the most popular dishes on the breakfast menu and is totally unique to Mint, served with bubble and squeak, shallot gravy and buttered spinach. Of course there are also healthy options, ranging from fresh fruits, to Toasted Muesli with Macadamia Nuts, to the breakfast salad, and a variety of Eggs Benedict styles.

“There must be something special about it for people to keep coming back all these years,” says Jessie. “The weekends are the best when all the tables are full for breakfast and everyone’s happy to be back for their favourite meal of the week. There’s a real friendly, casual atmosphere.”

Eating out in takapuna AL FORNO ITALIAN RESTAURANT & CAFE AUTHENTIC WOOD FIRED PIZZA

Al Forno Italian food is perfect and so delicious.

In just one year Al Forno has become the restaurant that locals and visitors have embraced as their favourite Italian on the Shore, always returning for more of Emile, Maria and their team’s hospitality and friendliness.

Al Forno’s original recipes, wood fired oven and amazing mural contribute to making Al Forno a great place to enjoy eating out. Their menu consists of Pizza made in the original Pizza oven and dessert including the famous homemade Tiramisu - and some of the best wines available from New Zealand and abroad, including the award winning Koru Pinot Noir 2009.

Also a great place to stop in for a great coffee on the go.

Delizioso - Pizza, Pasta, Seafood, Meat.

Tue – Sun 11:30am till Late

Closed Monday 34 ANZAC STREET, TAKAPUNA PH: 488 0179. Fully Lincensed www.alforno.co.nz

PInot Plus A visit to Pinot Plus means that you will be taken on a wine journey with John, an experienced sommelier formerly of Blott on the Landscape and Porterhouse Blue fame. He will ease you into wine tastings beyond your typical drop without committing you to a glass or bottle. It is a wine exploration in a relaxing, romantic atmosphere to ensure you enjoy not only each sip but the experience as a whole.

Love good food? Don’t worry, Pinot Plus isn’t just about the wine. The restaurant offers a delicious menu of items that can be selected as small sharing plates or mains.

macs brewbar Hurstmere road Macs Brewbar Hurstmere Road has launched a brand new winter menu that takes a bit of a 'Game' flavour – including Venison, Rabbit and Wild Boar Sausages. The Venison (leg) is char-grilled and served with chestnut puree potatoes, mini steamed pudding of kidneys and a blackcurrant jus.

The Rabbit is braised in white wine and juniper, then served with potato gnocchi and Portobello mushrooms with wild rocket and pecorino cheese.

Also very popular on the menu is the 30 day aged Black Angus Ribeye Steak, served with crushed new potatoes and roasted garlic, creamed. Macs Brewbar Platters and pizzas also remain popular as does the 'pub fare' which includes fish and chips, a pie of the week and chicken ceasar salad. For those who want an affordable and quick lunch at Mac's Brewbar Hurstmere Road there's always a $12 lunch special, while allday every Monday you can buy two pizzas for the price of one.

Open daily from 11am

136 Hurstmere Road, TAKAPUNA. PH: 486 4102 www.hurstmereroadbrewbar.co.nz

BLANKENBERG BELGIAN BEER CAFE

DINNER: TUES - SAT

5.30PM TILL LATE 168 HURSTMERE RD, TAKAPUNA PH: 489 9510 www.pinotplus.co.nz

Enjoy the traditions of Belgian Beer and food in a distinctive, authentic Belgian atmosphere in the heart of Takapuna.

New Flemish-French Menu launched from May 1st. Featuring ‘Beer Matches’, so each dish has been created to go with a certain Belgian beer. The menu has been developed to provide a more all round appeal so that your experience at Blankenberge Belgian Beer Cafe is quite different than what you will get elsewhere on the Shore, or Auckland.

All of the old favourites such as the legendary Blankenberge Mussels remain part of the menu.

Monday Mussel Madness: 1kg Mussel Pot & Frites just $12 Tuesday Steak Night: ½ kg Angus Rump just $15 Conditions apply and booking is advisable…

Mon-sat 11.30am TIL LATE

SUN 9AM TIL late 136 HURSTMERE ROAD, TAKAPUNA PH: 486 6331 www.belgianbeercafetakapuna.co.nz

MARVEL GRILL

otto woo Gourmet Noodle Bar

Award-winning Gourmet Noodle Bar, the new Otto Woo Noodle Bar in Huron Street proves that healthy meals don’t have to be boring.

Otto Woo provides western style, modern Asian cuisine, with strong Japanese and Thai influences.

Every meal contains loads of fresh vegetables infused with high quality sauces, herbs and other ingredients.

There are no less than 30 options to choose from at Otto Woo. Otto Woo is also a popular choice for corporate lunches and client meetings. Take-out.

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Open 7 days

From 11.30.

Located in the Sentinel Building, Huron Street End, Takapuna (3 Northcroft Street, Takapuna) Ph 489 8001 www.otto-woo.com

Marvel Grill specialises in fresh quality meat cuts paired with lovely side dishes and an authentic kiwi menu, which still manages to borrow from exotic themes and cuisines. As well as serving the traditional 220gm scotch fillets through to the 450gm T-bones, eye fillet steaks as small as 80gm and 120gm are on the menu, which are proving exceptionally popular with women. Along with the grill offerings, a range of hot skillets brought steaming hot to your table are available, including pork ribs with tangy bbq sauce, prawns with garlic butter & sourdough toast, or a mixed grill of miso rubbed sirloin, chorizo, pork hunter & lamb cutlets with a red wine sauce and roasted onion. Marvel Grill offers an impressive wine list of reasonably priced wines which make the whole menu affordable.

OPEN 7 days

NOON TILL LATE. 34 ANZAC AVENUE, TAKAPUNA. PH: 486 2249 www.marvelgrill.co.nz

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this month at Marvel grill

A Second marvel

Wendy Sutherland and Alisdair Gribben outside their new Marvel Grill North Wharf establishment.

The Marvel Grill reputation continues to grow on the North Shore as a great venue for socialising and dining. And owners Wendy Sutherland and Alisdair Gribben are not the type’s to sit still and be complacent.

In late August, in an exciting move, they opened a second Marvel Grill in the new North Wharf development in downtown Auckland. This follows the same formula that has been so successful at Marvel Grill in Takapuna. When Channel dropped in to take a photo of them at their new restaurant and bar just a weekor-so after it opened they were run off their feet due to the popularity of the new Wynyard Quarter and North Wharf area. Marvel Grill are also lucky to have a prime spot at North Wharf with the best waterfront and city views of any of the new restaurants in the development.

With both establishments, they are set to do well during the two months of the Rugby World Cup. They have been joined recently by well-known North Shore restauranteur Simon Salt, who was previously at Manuka in Devonport. Simon will add strength to their expanding business during these busy times ahead.

“We are looking forward to a busy few months with the Rugby and the summer months just around the corner,” said Wendy Sutherland in late August.

“We have lots of great things organised to ensure that our customers enjoy themselves at Marvel Grill, on either side of the bridge.”

The Marvel Grill Veuve Clicquot Women In Business Lunch series is proving to be popular. High quality speakers to date have included Rebecca Thomas (June) and National Party Candidate for North Shore and Media Personality Maggie Barry (August). This is a series of lunches, especially for the ladies, featuring a presentation by one of our leading business women. Those attending the lunches receive a glass of Veuve Clicquot on arrival, a two course lunch, and a great insight to business from the speakers for just $50.00.

The next Marvel Grill Veuve Clicquot Women In Business Lunch will feature leading local businesswoman Michelle Wall. This is due to be held in late September or early October – the date had not been finalised as this issue of Channel went to press.

To reserve your tickets (or for Takapuna dining bookings) telephone Marvel Grill on 486-2249 or visit their website: www.marvelgrill. co.nz. Numbers will be limited.

For Marvel Grill North Wharf bookings phone 377 8828.

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Marvel Grill specialises in fresh quality meat cuts paired with lovely side dishes and an authentic kiwi menu, which still manages to borrow from exotic themes and cuisines. As well as serving the traditional 220gm scotch fillets through to the 450gm T-bones, eye fillet steaks as small as 80gm and 120gm are on the menu, which are proving exceptionally popular with women. Along with the grill offerings, a range of hot skillets brought steaming hot to your table are available, including pork ribs with tangy bbq sauce, prawns with garlic butter & sourdough toast, or a mixed grill of miso rubbed sirloin, chorizo, pork hunter & lamb cutlets with a red wine sauce and roasted onion. Marvel Grill offers an impressive wine list of reasonably priced wines which make the whole menu affordable.

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Hair and beauty with Oscar & Co

Oscar&CO. is very excited to announce we’ll have a presence at two fashion weeks worldwide in the next couple of months.

The first is New Zealand’s very own Fashion Week, showcasing the country’s established and emerging designers. This year New Zealand Fashion Week moves into the brand new Viaduct Events Centre and leads straight into the Rugby World Cup New Zealand's biggest party attracting an abundance of international guests.

Our very own Hannah von Adams will be amongst it all, as part of the panel of experts styling the shows.

She’ll be working on the Ingrid Starnes show as well as an eclectic mix of emerging designer collective shows.

In the months leading up to Fashion Week Hannah also produced work for The Guide, NZ Fashion Week's sought after publication put together by Remix magazine. Get your own copy of The Guide from good booksellers, newsagents and key fashion retailers and check out Hannah’s beautiful

colour work and styling on iconic model Ngahuia Williams in the ‘Girls Allowed’ shoot.

Following on from New Zealand Fashion Week, Oscar&CO. has backstage access to Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week. The semiannual event attracts approximately 116 000 people per event, drawing press delegates from over 30 countries. The prestigous event features shows by Calvin Klein, Donna Karan New York, Carolina Herera and Michael Kors to name a few. Director, Gene Cooksley will be tripping across the Pacific to get in amongst the backstage frenzy with Tyson Kennedy, lead singer of Steriogram, stylist for Cutler Salon, Soho, and creator of Fatboy Perfect Putty.

Watch this space for show reviews and style tips fresh from the runway.

78 HURSTMERE RD, TAKAPUNA, Ph 489 9259 www.oscarandco.co.nz

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THE ENGINE OF THE NEW NEW ZEALAND

Kit McConnell is no stranger to international sporting events.

His ďŹ rst job was with the Olympic Committee in Switzerland.

Today he is at the helm of the largest sporting event ever to be held in New Zealand.

Kit McConnell | Head of Rugby World Cup (IRB) Master of Business Studies (Management)

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Cup excitement growing, says RWC head International Rugby Board Head of Rugby World Cup Kit McConnell has countered claims in a survey that a third of New Zealanders are not interested in the tournament.

The 38-year-old Massey University graduate says since the Bledisloe Cup test at Eden Park he has already noticed a growing excitement in the Cup. Mr McConnell, who is the Rugby World Cup Tournament Director for the IRB, made the comments as he was filming an advert for the University’s promotional campaign “The engine of the new New Zealand”.

“I think New Zealanders have always been engaged with the tournament and the match on the weekend here at Eden Park added to a noticeable lift in the level of excitement,” he says.

“More and more people are focusing on how they will secure tickets and be a part of Rugby World Cup. That engagement and excitement will continue to build over the final month before the September 9 kick off. As the teams arrive here, as the 95,000 spectators from around the world arrive here in New Zealand I think that the whole country will be truly behind the tournament.”

Mr McConnell, who graduated from Massey with a first class honours Master of Business Studies (Management) in 1996, is tasked with making sure the tournament goes smoothly off the pitch.

His role involves making sure all stakeholders – including the IRB, Government and the New Zealand Rugby Union – are working together and he oversees the IRB’s operations at the tournament.

While completing his master’s, Mr McConnell secured a job with the International Olympic Committee at its Switzerland headquarters. He joined the IRB in 2002 and has also worked on the two previous Rugby World Cups – Australia in 2003 and France in 2007.

The former Auckland Grammar School student says it is important to get the tournament right for the future of major events in New Zealand. “It is a huge event, probably the biggest that New Zealand has ever hosted. Rugby World Cup showcases New Zealand on a global stage. It is also critically important for world

Head of Rugby World Cup Kit McConnell filming at Eden Park as part of Massey University’s “The engine of the new New Zealand” campaign.

Rugby by reaching that peak of exposure that comes once every four years, showcasing our sport and allowing us to drive investment from that back into the global game. The success of the tournament is vital for both rugby and New Zealand.”

He credits his studies on the Albany campus for giving him an understanding of the professional world of sports management and opening up the opportunities to work in the industry.

“It gave me a good base understanding of the industry itself and the importance of business and management practices in the world of sport. There is a clear link between the sporting side of the industry and the business and management side.”

Mr McConnell is the latest in a series of New Zealanders in high profile roles to star in “The engine of the new New Zealand” campaign, which showcases inspiring people and New Zealand’s emerging confidence and achievements on the global stage. The advert will be launched on Sunday.

University’s ecentre marks a decade of innovation The University’s ecentre has marked a decade of supporting business innovation by showcasing some of its success stories at a tenth anniversary celebration.

The business incubator, which is based on the Albany campus, has helped more than 200 companies since it was founded in 2001.

Entrepreneurs including Sir Stephen Tindall together with visionary academics Dr Bryan Chrystall and Dr Chris Kirk – who are among the ecentre founders –were among the 120 guests at the celebration at the Takapuna Boating Club.

Among the ecentre successes are market research company Perceptive, web design company Zeald.com and 3D graphics specialists Marops, which was placed in the Deloitte Fast 50 last year. Cleanflow Systems, which has developed worldleading technology to assess water pipes, grew from the ecentre and now sells into 35 countries worldwide – employing nine Massey University graduates in the 13-strong firm.

Sir Stephen Tindall speaks at the ecentre’s ten year celebration.

Steve Corbett, chief executive of ecentre, said over the past three years ecentre companies had contributed more than $30 million to New Zealand in export revenue and creation of such successful technology companies would drive New Zealand business forward.

He said many companies had benefited from having access to Massey University experts and the ecentre was now managing commercialisation from the Albany campus.

The ecentre was established in 2001 with assistance from a loan from the Tindall Foundation. Sponsors such as Sir David Levene and Sir Stephen Tindall still work closely with the ecentre.

It is currently planning to expand the ecentreSprint programme, a 12-week programme that assists entrepreneurs to determine whether their business idea is workable.

Steve Corbett, ecentre chief executive, with two of its founders Dr Brian Chrystall, (left) and Dr Chris Kirk.

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Milford - Everyone’s place: News

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

Tidy & ready for Rugby World Cup Welcome to our September edition of Channel Magazine’s “Milford News’.

Since last issue we have held our Rugby World Cup Tidy Up and our Charity Auction for the Child Cancer Society as well as a number of businesses and the association supporting the Carmel College Art Fusions Art Exhibition and Sale.

The Village Square is coming along nicely, with Dave and his team from North Harbour Paving braving the weather to keep the project moving. A meeting has been held on-site with Jeff Thompson, the artist creating the sculpture and we are looking forward to it’s installation in October.

Watch the Rugby Rugs Charity Auction Thanks to those who came along and made the auction a success.

A special thanks to Harcourts who provided the auctioneer and did a magnificent job creating a bidding frenzy. A total of over $1,600 was raised on the night!

Amber West from the Child Cancer Foundation spoke before the auction and was impressed by the innovation of using knitting as a means of raising funds for their organisation – she said it’s a FIRST! She thanked Crafty Knitwits and the Milford Business Association for supporting CCF because they get no government funding – it all comes from fundraising.

In total, over the time of the Knit-A-Thon in mid June, $3,500 has been raised for this worthwhile charity. We propose to make it an annual event and I know the girls at Crafty Knitwits are dreaming up another knitting event for next year – watch this space!

A special thanks to those businesses who donated extra items for the auction – Jayshree from BodyInSync therapeutic massage, JustWorkOut womans gym, Colleen Murphy Florist and Kimberleys Fashions in the Milford Mall.

Craft Market on the move The craft market that started earlier this year in the Milford Primary School hall is moving to the Milford Senior Citizens Hall, just to the side of the main car park in Milford. It will operate every 2nd Saturday and has lots of locally made products for sale by the people who make them. Come on down and check out what they have on offer – its all part of offering you more variety when you shop in Milford!

‘Early Castor Bay’ Display at Kennedy Park As part of the Auckland Heritage Festival, the Castor Bay Ratepayers’ and Residents Association, in conjunction with the Kennedy Park WWII Installation Preservation Trust, have organised a photographic display called “Early Castor Bay” at the Battery Observation Post in Kennedy Park. The display will be open 10am to 4pm on Fri/Sat/Sun 23/24/25 September and Fri/Sat/Sun 30 Sept/1-2 October.

If anyone has any photos of the Eastern Bays Obstetric Hospital they would love to hear from them as even the Takapuna Library Archive does not have a

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Members of the Milford Indoor Bowls Club. In foreground: Club President Beryl Fickling; Back row from left: Sandra Mooney, Britta King, Zelda Dorset, Sonja Phillips, Jenny Melhuish, Olive Munro, Nita Robinson. Kneeling from left: Nellie Bender, Paulene Prince.

75th Anniversary of the Milford Indoor Bowls Club Here in Milford we have a wonderful community and lots to celebrate.

This month sees the 75th anniversary of the Milford Indoor Bowls Club which is run in the Milford Senior Citizens Hall every Monday night from 7.30pm.

The club started in 1936 in the tennis club pavilion in Dodson Ave. In those days it cost three pence plus a log of wood for the fire. In 1962, the club moved to the Pupuke Hall in Milford – finally moving to the current site in 1969.

Originally, in its heyday, the club had eight mats every bowling night.

Nowadays, the numbers have dwindled a little and four mats are used. For those interested in joining the club, you can contact Paulene on 489-1157, mobile 027-370-4749 or email pauleneprince@xtra.co.nz.

To celebrate their 75th anniversary, the club is holding a function at the St Joseph’s Church Hall in September and expect around 80 current and former members to attend. copy. Similarly, if anyone has photos of or knows the former location of the YMCA in the area years ago please either email bandf@xtra.co.nz or phone 410-5304.

Street Furniture Improvements In the last month we have seen improvements to the street furniture in Milford.

The Milford Business Association has worked with Council to replace our tired old rusty painted rubbish bins with 10 new stainless steel ones and all the wooden seats have been restained during our volunteer Rugby World Cup Tidy Up day. The concrete ‘bunker’s’ on the lake side of Kitchener Road that have seating in them were water blasted and painted and bunting put up to create a festive atmosphere for the rugby tournament, which kicks off this month.

There has also been a commitment from council to repaint the lollipop lights in the Village Square quadrant which we hope to have done before the rugby tournament starts so that overseas visitors will get to see Milford at it’s best – a well-kept, caring community!

Special thanks to the tireless volunteers who helped on Rugby World Cup Tidy Up Day and also the Kaipatiki Trust who provided plants, volunteers and a co-ordinator to assist us.

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Dodson Avenue car park garden.

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Time for refreshments.

Milford’s Lovely Gift Shop Homewares • Gifts • Accessories The plan of attack being discussed.

Our Rugby World Cup bunting team.

Gorgeous French inspired Homeware BeautiFul GiFt WrappinG a Specialty 13 years in Milford 146 Kitchener Road, Milford, Phone 489 5553

Cherry painting one of the concrete bunkers.

Planting in Dodson Avenue.

Professional Services businesses in Milford With over 200 businesses and 1200 FREE car parks Milford is a great place to do business. This month we focus on the Professional Services sector (see our listing in this issue) These professional people are often forgotten about until you need them. Milford has a wonderful group of professional businesses.

Well, that’s another column done! Hope you enjoy reading about our great little community and have a safe month! Keep warm – and go the All Blacks!!

Bye for now, see you in Milford!

Murray

Murray Hill, Manager – Milford Business Association Contact me by email milfordba@gmail.com or post, PO Box 31-825, Milford 0741.

PS: Let us know about events in the community and we will discuss them in this column, space permitting.

Residents Association Contacts: Milford Residents Association: Debbie Dunsford, Phone 410 3696 or email: debbie@cslnz.co.nz Castor Bay Ratepayer and Residents Association: Fiona Downes, Phone 410 5304 or email: bandf@xtra.co.nz

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Group Hire given 10% discount.

A treasure trove of costumes.

AB: How long has NewMan been around? Did you start it?

NewMan was started by Mike McLure in Birkenhead. It was relocated to Milford and I bought the business in 1996.

Mention this advert from Channel Magazine and receive

AB: What made you choose Men’s Fashion as a career? What’s your background?

Always have had a passion for fashion. I left school and went into fashion and have been doing it ever since.

10% disCount for the month of september only.

AB: Love what you do?

Enjoyable to work in fashion because of the constant changes. I love interacting with the people – the customers and people of Milford. Life is never boring!

AB: What’s the hottest fashion item in store for men at the moment?

Berlin Stretch jeans in a range of colours and fabrics. They’re flying off the shelves!

AB: Apparently you’re a bit of a car nut?

I’ve always had an interest in European cars and motorsport. I drive a VW and also enjoy going to cars shows and love old classic American vehicles.

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AB: What do you do on your days off?

Relax and chill. Spend a lot of time around home, gardening etc. I find it very relaxing.

AB: What do you love about Milford?

I love the integration of the shopping centre, main street, beach and people. This must be one of the best places in the world. Relaxed and the lovely beach just down the road.

AB: Looking forward to the World Cup Rugby?

Yes. Haven’t managed to score any tickets but I intend to join in the party.

AB: Complete the following... If I wasn’t the owner of a Menswear store I would be...

Rich!

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Milford - Everyone’s place: News

Just the weather for wool

Well snowing! Hope you all have your handknit woollies on.

It’s still not too late to whip up some last minute winter garments or start for summer or next winter..

Whatever, it’s great knitting weather!

If you are looking for a quick knit garment then try Batufallo Italian Yarn. This is a mix of Alpaca, Wool and acrylic – very soft and warm and a really quick knit in a great colour range.

It’s also worth coming in to look at the new Superior (cashmere and silk mix) sample top that we have in store. A beautiful garment that is wonderfully soft and light to wear – a classic treasure.

Knitting your own garments is regaining popularity and it is interesting for us to see the knitting groups thriving with a good mix of talent, skill levels and ages across the two groups. There are some very talented knitters around and we note that there are quite a few knitters who don’t require patterns. They simply view the garment or a picture of the garment and can create that garment from scratch based on just having seen the style. We have seen many examples of this lately. Some very skilled and creative people around.

Crochet is also coming back and if you care to look at some of the latest knitting magazines you will notice quite a few really modern and funky crochet patterns. The latest Designer Knitting magazine is featuring a crochet pattern in Filatura Di Crosa Zarina (100% Merino Superwash) by Anna Sui. It is brilliant!

Kerry is busy making me one now and she will also do a couple for the store.

Amazing how quickly crochet grows and also how very cool the style is. A long way from the old-fashioned patterns that have been around for years. And working with Zarina is such a treat – smooth, fast and oh the style, finish and colours. A ‘Lamborghini’ knitting experience.

Top this off with using quality tools from our Addi and Knitpro knitting needle range and you will find the whole knitting experience improving beyond your expectations along with a wonderfully finished garment.

Knitathon Results Just to keep you all up to speed on the Knitathon results. We have made $3,200 for Child Cancer so far.

This has been the result of sponsors and the auction which Harcourts kindly ran for us in Milford Mall.

The auction was very exciting and great fun and thanks to all that supported us at the auction and to the businesses (Kimberleys, Just Workout, Body in Sync, Colleen Murphy Florists) who contributed auction items.

We still have more funds to come through the raffle of the last rug which will most likely boost our contribution the Child Cancer Foundation to $3,500. Not bad for a first effort.

Thanks again to all the knitters and local business support. We will do this again next year and expect even better results learning from our experience this year.

Crafty Knitwit Classes Our latest Cupcake Patchwork/Applique Class has been going for three weeks now and the results of the ladies work are wonderful.

We have another session starting at the end of August due to high demand.

Our Christmas Advent Calendar class is full and we are hoping to be able to run another session to accommodate the people on the waiting list. If you are interested in joining any classes it would pay to register quickly to ensure you get a place. .............................................................................................................................

Crafty Knitwits Limited , 101 Kitchener Road, Milford. Phone: 09 486-2724.

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What knitting needles should I use?

Everybody has their favorites and there is such a huge range of needles to choose from and of course there is always those needles that Grandma left us. Well in my view, knitting needles can make or break the finished garment quality and can also have a positive/negative impact on the knitting experience. Lets face it, we knit to produce great garments and want to enjoy our experience while knitting.

With that in mind, review your current needle stash. Throw out bent, delaminated, blunt point, needles. Sort your needles into sizes so that you don’t go and buy another pair to add to your already huge supply of 4mm (old size 8s).

Now that you know what you have and you know you need a new size for your newest project, review the yarn that you are going to use. If it is lace, try using an Addi Lace needle – designed especially to help with lighter weight yarns. If your yarn needs a extra sharp pointed needle look at the wooden Knitpro needles that are very pointy and smooth. If you are using a novelty yarn with a lot of bumps and and/or varied homespun thickness a steel pointed needle can be more helpful as it is generally more rounded and won’t split the yarn.

If you are travelling, interchangeable needle sets are the way to to go. You can use these on a plane without elbowing your neighbour and if you use wood or bamboo, you can usually use them on overseas flights as well and you can pack your complete size range in one small wallet.

I have also discovered a new Addi needle that is designed like a circular needle but is not circular. It holds a lot of stitches, has very smooth polished metal tips which are very light, and is great to use for picking up the bands with lots of stitches. They are brilliant!

Of course you do need to consider using wood or bamboo instead of steel if you have arthritis. Bamboo and wood are easier on the hands if you suffer from arthritis . If you couple this with using interchangeable circular needles to keep the weight off your arms you will have a great knitting experience.

Check out our comprehensive range of Addi and Knitpro needles, singles and a large range of needle sets. You deserve to look after your hands!

Open 7 Days 10am to 5.30 pm Wednesday and Thursday late Nights until 9pm Stockists of beautiful yarns by

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Milford - Everyone’s place: Eating Out

A little bit of Venice – right here in Milford

Step foot inside Venice Italian Restaurant, located in the heart of Milford, and you feel like you are actually in Venice. Many Italian restaurants offer the food, but very few offer the whole experience. The decor is “very Italian”.

Venice is the passion of husband and wife team Sashe and Martina Sterjovi. Sashe is the Italian-trained chef and Martina takes care of the customers. They launched the restaurant two years ago and it has become a favourite of locals. Together they are committed to ensuring that your dining experience at Venice is a truly i rjov Ste tina Mar Sashe and authentic one.

“We believe we have the best Italian restaurant on the North Shore and really enjoy providing a great night out for our loyal customers,” says Sashe Sterjovi, who trained in the southern Italian province of Lecce, known as the “The Florence of the South”. “I take great delight in recommending items to regulars who enjoy our tasty food which is always made from the freshest ingredients.”

Everything is fresh every day at Venice – vegetables, seafood, meats etc. Sashe and his team make all the pasta fresh on site as well.

The menu is extensive – no less than 46 options to choose from, including 10 appetisers and over 30 mains. If you love seafood then you’ll love the starters at Venice. Mussels, king prawns and calamari. There are also great salads to choose from. The main menu includes 11 freshly made pasta options, most of which can be purchased as smaller meals as well.

Their Tortellini and Cannelloni dishes are particularly special. There are nine pizza options.

If pasta or pizza is not your go then there are 15 other options to choose from on the Venice main menu. Six chicken dishes, five veal dishes, fish and premium rib eye, a scotch fillet and an eye fillet dish with king prawns. Yum! “Our regulars love our desserts which are all made on site,” says Martina Sterjovi.

“Particularly our signature Venice Special Cake. This is sheets of walnut pastry, soaked with frangelico layered with dark chocolate cream and served with ice cream.”

You will find a great selection of wines at Venice as well. These include a selection imported from Italy as well as New Zealand and Australian varieties.

Venice have a great special on for the month of September. If you mention Channel Magazine when you book you will receive a three-course meal for just $30.00. This is great value for some of the freshest and tastiest food on the Shore. ...................................................... ......................................................

Venice Restaurant, 91 Kitchener Road, Milford. Telephone 486-4157. www.veniceintalianrestaurant.co.nz.

BYO & Fully Licenced The best Italian food & experience on the North Shore

Special Channel Magazine Offer – September only

3 Course Meal only $30

per person (Mention Channel Magazine special offer when you book) 91 Kitchener Road, Milford. Telephone 486-4157. www.veniceintalianrestaurant.co.nz.

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COFFEE ROASTING BOUTIQUE

Come in and choose from our extensive range of delicious coffees.

We roast 10 unique blends and 8 single origin coffees including Fairtrade, Organic and decaffeinated.

Whole beans or ground to order.

The following Pappardelle alla Norcina recipe was provided by Andrew Murray of The Milford Butcher. Ulla Bennett of Channel Magazine was tempted to try it and recommends it as fantastic. The photograph is her very own Pappardelle alla Norcina dish.

Ingredients: 250g Due Pastori Pappardelle egg pasta 6x Toulouse Sausages 2 tablespoons fresh cream 1 cup white wine 1 clove garlic peeled and diced 1 bunch of fresh parsley (preferably Italian) chopped finely 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Quality sea salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste (All available from the fabulous Milford Butcher) Method: In a large saucepan heat olive oil and add the garlic. Once the garlic has sweated, add the diced sausages and stir through allowing to sizzle gently for a few minutes. Pour the wine through and allow to evaporate on medium heat.

Once the sausages are cooked add the cream and parsley and a few turns of a black pepper grownd over the top. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain the pasta and add to saucepan with the other ingredients. Gently fold through until the pasta and ingredients are mixed. Serve immediately with a further sprinkle of parsley & black pepper. Serves four.

WE MAKE FANTASTIC TAKEAWAY COFFEE TOO!

FREE DELIVERY for any orders placed via our website during the month of September 2011 Go to www.venicoffee.co.nz for details 3 Milford Road, Milford, Auckland Ph (09) 4865650 www.venicoffee.co.nz

PASSPORT PHOTOS Quality passport photos, ready within minutes.

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164 Kitchener Rd, Milford Phone 488-0303

THE LAST THING YOU WANT TO DO WHEN YOU GET HOME IS THE BUSINESS ACCOUNTS !

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Traditional & Gourmet Meats The Milford Butcher is the place to shop for a range of traditional and gourmet meats. Amongst your choices are organic and free-range meats, preservative and gluten-free suasages made on-site and dry-cured smoked ‘Daddy’s Bacon’.

We will find ways to save you time and money for …… more important things.

Visit us at 159 Kitchener Road, Milford or phone: 489 4801.

www.flatfeeaccounting.co.nz

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Professional Services businesses in Milford

With over 200 businesses and 1200 FREE car parks Milford is a great place to do business. This month we focus on the Professional Services sector (see our listing in this issue) These professional people are often forgotten about until you need them. Milford has a wonderful group of professional businesses.

FINANCIAL, ACCOUNTING & TAXATION

LAWYERS

Small Business Accounting Accounting & Tax Service

Schnauer & Co - Barristers & Solicitors

159 Kitchener Road, Milford. Phone 489 4801 Email: sba_t@xtra.co.nz or visit: www.flatfeeaccounting.co.nz The last thing you want to do when you get home is the business accounts.

Talk to us about our affordable accounting & tax service.

EB Consultants Business & Taxation Advisors

1 Milford Rd, Milford. Phone 09-486 3999 Email: fred@ebctax.co.nz or visit: www.ebctax.co.nz

We’ll give you sound accounting advice so you can sleep easy!

Have you ever felt like you needed a second opinion after getting your accounts back from a financial advisor? Or have you wondered if you filed your IRD form correctly? At EB Consultants we have been helping individuals, companies, partnerships and trusts with their accounting, financial and property needs since 1976. We are a small friendly practice which prides itself on its down to earth approach and reasonable fees. Have your accounts double checked.

222 Kitchener Road, Milford. Phone 486 0177 Email: nbodewes@schnauer.co.nz or visit: www.schnauer.com

Established in 1988, Schnauer and Co is the pre-eminent boutique law firm located in North Shore City. Our expertise lies in the following four areas of the law: Relationship Property; Trusts, Asset Protection and Estate Planning; Property; Commercial.

At Schnauer and Co, we: Deliver first class quality legal advice; Build close relationships with our clients; Provide practical and sensible advice; Hold no punches by calling it the way it is - if that’s needed; Avoid excessive delegation by providing personal service; Avoid a “make-work” approach by delivering advice only when it is truly needed, and when it will add value; Charge reasonably and in proportion to the value our advice has added.

Judith Moore Lawyer

PO Box 31 084, Milford. Phone 4100536 Email: judithmoore67@xtra.co.nz or visit: www.judithmoore.co.nz Services; FAMILY LAW - domestic violence, care & contact, child youth & family matters. EMPLOYMENT LAW. MEDICAL/ ACC LAW. Legal aid provider.

David Hooper CA Ltd Chartered Accountants

Bell Anderson Lawyers

Minimize tax, Maximize understanding – We provide a personal approach in fulfilling client needs. By thinking “outside of the square” we aim to provide the best solutions for clients from investors with rental properties to medium sized businesses. High on our priority list is that clients understand what we are doing and why. Our services: Annual and management accounts, Rental and Investment accounts, Taxation returns, GST & FBT returns, Business structure and formation, Business investment advice.

Legal expertise for property, business, trusts, matrimonial and elder law Our dedicated team of lawyers provides legal services backed by years of experience. Bell Anderson Lawyers are experts in: business and commercial law; conveyancing; trusts; estate planning; matrimonial law; elder law. You can choose to use our legal expertise in specific areas or take advantage of our entire suite of interrelated legal services. Whatever you choose to do you will be glad you chose the Bell Anderson experience.

Hall & Parsons Accountants Chartered Accountants

Greg Dunning & Associates - Lawyers

We pride ourselves on being friendly and accessible, and as accounting and taxation specialists our business is helping you make your business successful. As a progressive New Zealand owned firm we understand the challenges you face - from making effective business decisions to maximizing your net worth. Hall & Parsons CA Ltd help clients navigate and chart the complex waters of commerce and taxation. We have a special understanding of the issues that entrepreneurs face, which makes us an integral part of our clients’ advisory team. Our comprehensive approach includes benchmarking, cashflow forecasting, tax minimisation plans, strategic advice, business-information processing and management.

North Shore Law Practice - Lawyers

5/160 Kitchener Rd, Milford. Phone 09 489 3758 Email david.hooper@davidhooperca.co.nz

145 Kitchener Rd, Milford. Phone 489 5041 Email: reception@hpca.co.nz or visit: www.hallparsonsca.co.nz

Kanu Jeram Chartered Accountants Chartered Accountants

166 Kitchener Rd, Milford. Phone 489 9069 Email: KJCA@kanujeram.co.nz or visit: www.kanujeram.co.nz

Business Purchase and Business Structure advice. Company Formation and administration. Financial Account and Taxation Return Preparation. BankLink, MYOB and Xero affiliated. We are committed to forming close partnerships with our clients.

This way we can understand your unique situation and customise the assistance we provide to suit your needs. Our commitment to excellence is evident in the hardworking nature of our staff, and the exceptional service we offer. Our enthusiasm for our work means you are provided with a friendly team of professionals who are eager to use their expertise to help you succeed.

Sands & Associates Chartered Accountants (Incorporating Charles Carlton) 7 Milford Road, Milford. Phone 489 5762 Email: info@sanda.co.nz

We are a boutique accounting firm offering friendly & practical solutions to your accounting needs. Our services include preparation of financial accounts, Income tax preparation for Individuals, Trusts, Companies, LAQC/QC/LTC’s, GST & PAYE return preparation. Assistance with choosing and using accounting software, we can help with MYOB, Banklink, Xero and many of the others. We offer company formation, sound business advice for set-up, tax planning and trust management and planning. Come see us and let us take away the headaches.

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157A, Kitchener Road, Milford. Phone 489 8015 Email: davidbell@bellanderson.co.nz or visit: www.www.bellanderson.co.nz

166 Kitchener Road, Milford, Phone 486 3237 Email: greg@gregdunning.co.nz 126A Kitchener Road, Milford, Phone 489-9359 Email: andrew@astokes.co.nz Legal & Conveyancing, Commercial & Domestic Work.

Robinson & Co. - Lawyers Principal Grant Robinson 1st Floor, 3 Milford Road, Milford. Phone 489 6468 Email: robinson.co@xtra.co.nz Robinson & Co. Lawyers have been in Milford for over 10 years. Services include Conveyancing, Commercial, Wills, Trusts, Estates, Matrimonial and general legal work.

ARCHITECTS John D’Anvers Architects 2B Dodson Ave, Milford. Phone 489-4896 Email: john@JDAL.net or visit: www.jdal.net

Founded in 1976, John D’Anvers Architects is a successful design focused practice specialising in high-end residential projects. Our specialty work involves Pacific-style architecture on coastal and waterfront properties. The integration of building and landscape is given high regard in our planning ethic, with orientation to environmental factors influencing layout and planning. Our practice holds a wide experience of all aspects of construction methodology - from timber-framed residences to masonry and steel structures. The practice offers the very best in terms of CAD technology. Our software is capable of producing detailed graphic documentation, valuable sun study analysis, walkthrough animations and 3D visulisation.

Design Architectural 164C Kitchener Road, Phone 489-5207 Email: terry.desarc@xtra.co.nz

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Auckland as a Peace City?

Auckland as a region has many significant issues confronting it.

Transport is certainly one of them. Underneath that sits individual transport projects that are fundamental to this city’s progress and future, such as the second harbour crossing.

A second major issue is housing. There is a prediction we need to build an extra 30,000 homes per year, for the next 10 years, just to keep up with increasing population.

Interconnected to these two, and with most others, is economic growth.

The world’s current financial stress is dependent on growth so that nations (and cities) can pay their way out of extensive debt; but also to be able to fund projects moving forward. Growth over the last ten years or so has mainly been on the back of huge debt levels. In the next 20 years (or so), banks and other lenders are unlikely to allow themselves to be as exposed as they have been, which will mean growth will have to be found through savings and investment, rather than debt.

All of this has relevance to politicians who are elected to progress, and help with, these issues.

After all, they campaign on being capable of doing so.

Yet in times of austerity, it is usually advisable to stick to ones knitting. This applies for politicians, as it does to individuals, companies and families.

Why then is the Auckland Council so keen to undertake a vast amount of work in order to declare itself a Peace City?

As a concept, few would complain about it.

There is a prediction we need to build an extra 30,000 homes per year, for the next 10 years, just to keep up with increasing population.

Peace is certainly better than its alternative.

But not many people would believe a simple declaration would cost nothing and end there.

For example, the Peace Foundation, which is pushing the issue, has a lengthy declaration for councils to adopt once they have declared themselves peace cities.

Would that mean that officer reports must take the declaration into account during their decision-making process as councils are currently required to do with the Treaty of Waitangi?

Who knows.

But the point is this: The idea started with the Mayors for Peace concept, established by the mayors

of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the two Japanese cities destroyed by nuclear weapons in 1945.

Mayors for Peace calls on governments to finalise a treaty that would provide for the elimination of existing arsenals of nuclear weapons and would prevent any country or non-State actor from developing nuclear weapons into the future.

Unless the Auckland Council intends to develop nuclear weapons, why is it bothering being involved in a process; preparing reports; considering allocation of funding (yes, there’s always money involved!) and looking at signing a declaration that will never become relevant?

Think North Shore Lawyers Think Schnauer and Co is a boutique law firm dedicated to providing personal and specialist assistance. We aim to develop and promote quality professional legal advice on the Shore commensurate with this area’s growing status as a centre of business excellence.

We live and work within the North Shore community. We understand the issues facing people and we can help to resolve them.

222 Kitchener Road, Milford Ph +64 9 486-0177 www.schnauer.com Relationship Property | Trusts, Asset Protection and Estate Planning | Property | Commercial

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The Life Coach: Jan Haldane

Optometry & eyewear with Melissa Hay

Melissa Hay BOptom(Hons). CAA Accred. Oc.Cert.Pharm.

Jan Haldane BEd., Member ICF Cert. Life Coach

Is Permanent Weight Loss A Myth?

How many diets have you been on in your lifetime?

How well did they work in the long term?

How is it that you can eat exactly the same as another person and gain weight while they don’t?

What is stopping you permanently being at your personal ideal weight?

Permanent weight loss often seems like a myth, as maintaining a healthy weight is a lifelong struggle for many people. For too many years overweight people have been mislabelled as lazy and undisciplined. Working from the premise that calories in, versus calories out was all we needed to know about weight management, this is perhaps understandable. However, research has moved forward dramatically from this simplistic approach.

Weight management is a complex issue. It’s rather like peeling the layers off an onion. The top layer is well known: What you eat (calories in) versus how much you exercise (calories out). The second layer is becoming more widely known: What triggers our eating? Stress, boredom, emotional pain etc.

The third layer is less known: Why do we choose to continue to carry the weight? Why does our brain in all its brilliance believe that we are somehow safer being overweight than being slim?

While the first two layers are important, it’s the answers to the questions posed in the third layer, that hold the key to permanently shifting the excess weight. Diets work in the short term, although statistically the failure rate of conventional weight loss diets is roughly 95 percent. However, unless there has been a deep level shift in thinking, the weight begins to creep on again.

The reasons for choosing to carry weight are many and varied. One of the most common is protection. We may consciously or subconsciously feel threatened by someone or something in the present or the past. Our brain tells our body to retain all the weight it can, to keep us safe from the threat, by creating a layer of padding between our body and the world.

In caveman times it wasn’t safe to be overweight because we couldn’t run from predators. We no longer have to run from wild animals, but there are threats to our physical or emotional wellbeing of other kinds. Our brain processes ‘unsafe’ and ‘no need to run’, and concludes being fat will make us safer.

As complex as this is, it’s also liberating. If we can identify what causes us to cling to weight as a safety measure, we can find solutions to help us feel safe enough to release the weight permanently. ..........................................................................................................................

If you are tired of fighting your weight and interested in new concepts, I invite you to join me for a one hour seminar on Defying the Weight Loss Myth at Sunnynook Community Centre Hall, 2.15-3.15pm Sunday 18 September, Cost $10.00. Book online @ www.coachoptimum.com or email jan@coachoptimum.com.

Optimum Life Coaching Jan Haldane - Cert. Life Coach, ICF Member.

Specialising in: Small Businesses, Transition to Self Employment, Confidence & Resilience.

Village Medical, 2a Dodson Ave, Milford.

0800LIFECOACH - 021 043 5053 www.coachoptimum.com - jan@coachoptimum.com

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Presbyopia Presbyopia is a vision condition in which the lens of your eye gradually loses its ability to focus, making it difficult to see near objects clearly. It is not a disease but a normal age-related process which affects everyone – even if you have never had a vision problem before. It is a change which begins in adolescence and cannot be prevented.

Normal healthy, young eyes have a wide range of focus from far distance to a few centimetres. In a young eye the lens inside the eye is very flexible. The eye has the ability to change the shape of the lens and by doing so, change its focus. This change happens so quickly that we don’t even know our eye is refocusing!

As we get older, the lens of the eye thickens and slowly loses its flexibility, making it difficult to hold objects very close and see clearly.

Around the late thirties to early forties, vision at our normal reading distance becomes blurry. We have to hold print further away to avoid tired eyes or read the print.

Early signs of Presbyopia: • Difficulty seeing fine objects or small print • Reading or sewing held further away • Headaches, tired or sore eyes when concentrating on reading • The need to increase lighting to see clearly for close work • Distance vision becoming strained or difficult following computer or close work Treatment of Presbyopia Usually we recommend spectacle lenses designed to give clear and comfortable vision at close distances. The simplest form of lens is a pair of reading glasses which are worn as necessary for sewing, reading or any close up task. As they are only designed for close work, they will probably make your long distance vision blurred and you may prefer to have a ‘look-over’ design, which allows you to watch television without removing your spectacles. Progressive focus lenses are often recommended, especially if your distance vision needs correcting or you would like the flexibility of seeing everything clearly at all distances.

Visique Milford Optometrists

155 Kitchener Road, Milford. Phone 489-4797.

www.visique.co.nz

Celebrate at

Spring

Milford Centre

Come and join us for a great night of fashion, shopping and entertainment on 21 September from 7pm for our Spring Celebration Fashion Show. Enjoy drinks and nibbles while you shop - all our stores will be open until 9pm.

Like us on facebook for updates or visit www.milfordshoppingcentre.co.nz for more info.

Fashion Identity Kimberleys Veronika Maine Jean Jones Platina Jewellery TS14+ Barracuda Ecco Shoes Moochi Storm Millers Vivoce

New Man Witchery Witchery Kids Witchery Man Feet First Footloose Secrets Shhh

Muffin Break Pillini’s Cafe, Bar & Restaurant Wendy’s Supa Sundaes NZ Farm Co. Sushi Tomi

Entertainment & Food Coffee Club Bean Grinding La Loire Cafe Neo Espresso

Department Store The Warehouse Specialty Store 123 World

The Homestore Surprizes Spinz Sweet Lotto Centre Flowers By Sylvia Natures Window Mama Mia’s E-Thing Whitcoulls Banks & ATM ASB BNZ Bank

National Bank ATM ASB ATM Westpac ATM Service Maxwell’s Drycleaning Mr Minit Flight Centre Fuji Film Image Centre Perma-Shine Health & Beauty Rada Hairdressing

Everlast Nails and Waxing Lifesense Body Haven Massage Grand Diamond Unisex Salon Eyewear at Milford Milford Centre Pharmacy Shearing Shed Supermarket Countdown

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First birthday

for Secrets-Shhh

Secrets-Shhh celebrates its first anniversary at Milford with the launch of its new Spring Summer range full with colour and fun of the cocktail era.

There are Jewellery pieces in Silver and Gold for every woman in the latest summer colours with a gorgeous burnt orange and am illuminating purple.

One such piece is a Platinum on Silver “Martini” Orange ring that has been inspired by James Bonds “Shaken Not Stirred” cocktail scene quote in Diamonds Are Forever.

There are other pieces that have been inspired by Princess Grace of Monaco’s fabulous jewellery collection.

They are also Inspired by the incredible 25 carat ring Marilyn wore in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” which featured the song “Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend”.

Also included are some edgy jewellery pieces such as the item inspired by the collaboration between iconic Italian fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli and surrealist painter Salvador Dali.

There are items of jewellery in the new range from $135.

Carraine and the Secrets-Shhh Milford staff love the Milford Mall as it has a relaxed atmosphere with fantastic complimentary fashion brands. It is great to see many of our previous customers from the Albany store (which was relocated to MIlford) and many new faces from Milford and the surrounding area visit us.

We would love to see you all in store to view the incredible new range and have a “bling” fix with style!

The difference that Secrets-Shhh provides is affordable and great jewellery with a major focus on quality and style. ..............................................................................................................................

Secrets-Shhh, Milford Centre, Phone 489 6080, Email: secretsmilford@xtra.co.nz.

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Auckland Transport News: Drive Sober Campaign

Road Safety Workshop for Youth

Young Aucklander’s involved in the Auckland Transport initiated Road Safety Workshop held in August.

The team at Auckland Transport have initiated a Road Safety Workshop is for youth aged 20 and under. There is a clear message that they want young people to take on board with the change of alcohol limit for the under 20s changing from August. The alcohol limit for under 20s is ZERO when they are driving.

Therefore the aim of the compaign is to ensure they are real Sober Drivers.

At a workshop held in August they had some activities to demonstrate impaired driving and that was done with the “Fatal Vision” goggles.

NZDDA (the New Zealand Drug Detection Agency) supported this programme by presenting the facts and effects on drugs/alcohol when driving.

This workshop has been delivered in conjunction with the Regional Winter Alcohol Campaign which was highlighted in the August issue of Channel Magazine. Titled “Make it a good one, Make it home!”, the Winter promotion is aimed at ensuring that those who drinking and socialising at our local sports clubs are not drinking and driving. Auckland Transport is working closely with over 100 sport clubs around Auckland promoting this sober driver message for a six week period. This campaign is mainly targeting people who go to sport clubs for drinking and socialising whilst enjoying the games. It has covered

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all areas of Auckland – south, central, west and north.

A range of support items have been produced to reinforce the overall message at the Sports Clubs.

“Peaceful driving” was a new presentation at the August Road Safety Workshop.

Westlake Boys High School has also been actively supporting the SADD activities and workshops through the years. Auckland Transport are keen to encourage other schools to participate and support the Sober Driving message and also the Zero tolerance for youth.

They would also like to thank everyone for all their support for an incredible SADD week of activities and workshop. ..........................................................................................................................

Auckland Transport is an Auckland Council organisation, visit: www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz.

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Shore Matters with Maggie Barry Maggie Barry is the new National Candidate for the Shore, replacing the Hon Wayne Mapp who is retiring after 15 years as our MP. Following her distinguished 30 year media career including an ONZM (OBE) for services to broadcasting, Maggie is now seeking election in November as the Member of Parliament for the North Shore. A familiar voice and face from her radio and television news programmes and as host of ‘Maggie’s garden show’ she’s now a regular columnist for Channel magazine.

MAGGIE BARRY FOR NORTH SHORE

Maggie’s mobile office getting around the Shore It was great to be alongside our new electorate chair Mike Single at the North Harbour Stadium for the Club rugby final to see North Shore beat Silverdale and enjoy their first win in 10 years.

The stadium is looking fine and fit for purpose with its giant media tower and flash temporary seating it’s going to be an impressive venue for the RWC games.

In an effort to meet as many Shore people as I can before the election “Maggie’s mobile office” and the campaign team has been visiting locations in Devonport, Milford, Sunnynook and the weekend markets at Maggie Barry alongside new Mairangi Bay and Takapuna which has given National Party North Shore us the opportunity to talk about the issues le. electorate chair Mike Sing that matter to the Shore. I’m getting a feel for the frustrations around the traffic congestion, aggravations with ramp signals and that not too many of us want to wait 20 years for a second crossing. There doesn’t seem to be too much objection to the idea of a toll and when we see you on the campaign trail, we’ll be asking for your preferences on the second harbour crossing- a tunnel or another bridge as well as your opinions on the bus, rail and bike options.

Having now attended a few meetings of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and met with Chair Chris Darby it’s apparent the switch to the supercity is working more smoothly than its detractors predicted. If I was to be elected as your M.P. in November I would have regular, formal meetings with the Board to stay in touch with progress on important local projects. Law and order isn’t the big issue here that it is in other parts of New Zealand. Talking with senior constable Gavin Leonard about the 12% drop in recorded crime, now at its lowest in 15 years, it’s not really surprising so many of us feel North Shore is a safe community.

There was a great turnout at the 62nd AGM of the Takapuna beach business association and I was struck by the positive attitude of the members. Chairman Dave Donaldson’s reminder to always listen to their customers is timely with the RWC visitors due and his can-do enthusiasm to make Takapuna the very best it can be was contagious.

Local athlete Alison Roe was the guest speaker and a loyal and articulate ambassador describing her home area of Takapuna as her ‘springboard to the world’ and an ongoing source of inspiration and support.

The Hon Dr. Wayne Mapp is soon to give his valedictory speech in the house as he prepares to retire after 15 years as your local MP. His contribution to Parliament as a Minister is significant and highlighted at the recent National Party conference and I would like to pay my personal tribute. Wayne epitomises many of the qualities I admire most in a politican. He is honourable, has integrity and has always worked hard for his electorate. His legacy includes a $52.5 million extention to North Shore hospital and a $4million dollar upgrade to modernise 7 Shore schools. Following in the tradition of both George and Faye Gair and Wayne Mapp and Denise Henare, my family and I will certainly be moving over the harbour bridge as they did and look forward to making the North Shore our home. In between campaigning we’ve been eyeing up real estate from Mairangi Bay to Devonport but it’s too important a decision to be made in haste, because we intend to make the shore our home for a very long time.

If you would like to meet Maggie or arrange for her to come and speak to you or your group contact her by email maggiebarry@national.org.nz

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Millennium institute of sport & health News

AUT MILLENNIUM CAMPUS HOST STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING EXPERTS from around the world.

AUT Millennium Campus will host a Strength and Conditioning Conference from the 17th18th November. Facilitated by AUT’s Sports Performance Research Institute of New Zealand (SPRINZ), the conference will bring together leading experts in a variety of fields.

The conference is targeted towards practitioners in the industry with an emphasis on integrating and connecting research to practice. While practitioners who work with elite athletes will attend the conference, SPRINZ director John Cronin says the material will also be relevant for coaches and PE teachers involved with school sport and academies that identify and develop young talent. Strength and conditioning coaches from the NZ Rugby Union, NZ Cricket, High Performance Sport NZ as well as many other codes, will be joined by physiotherapists and personal trainers.

A number of experts will be speaking at the Conference including sport physiologist Martin Buccheit, the Directorate of Sport at the Academy for Sports Excellence in Qatar (ASPIRE). Dr Buccheit will bring his expertise on elite athletes and football players in Qatar and draw on his many years of experience as the strength and conditioning coach for the men’s and women’s French handball teams. Dr Buccheit’s talk is entitled “High Intensity Training in Team Sports: A Time Efficient Strategy.”

Other keynote speakers include Dr Angus Ross and Elizabeth Bradshaw who will cover a range of topics from the role of nutrition in recovery, through to the methods of monitoring elite athletes.

Dr Ross, a former member of New Zealand’s bobsleigh team, will discuss the ways to assess and develop athlete explosiveness. Currently working as performance physiologist at High Performance Sport NZ, Dr Ross has spent time at the Australian Institute of Sport and is particularly interested in developing explosiveness and speed in track athletes and cyclists.

Elizabeth Bradshaw, senior lecturer in Biomechanics at the Australian Catholic University, will talk about prevention strategies for lower limb injuries. Mike Chu, who works with elite coaches at the New Zealand Rugby Union, will present on delivering effective programmes.

The conference format is intended to be practically focused with facilitated discussion and questions from the floor for the keynote speakers and the panel members.

When the current construction of the AUT Millennium Campus is completed it will host many more similar events. Later this year SPRINZ will be relocated to the newly transformed facility. Located on Auckland’s North Shore, the AUT Millennium Campus is home to the National Training Centre for High Performance Sport. In partnership with AUT, Millennium provides New Zealand’s High Performance athletes access to coaches, specialist world-class training facilities and on-site sports medicine and science support services.

In early 2011 AUT Millennium Campus started a $40 million transformation of its existing facilities to become what AUT Millennium CEO Mike Stanley

describes as a “multi-disciplinary centre of excellence fully committed to propelling our next generation of athletes onto the world stage”. Major features of the expansion, which almost triples the size of the existing facility, includes the creation of a high performance zone; new public health and fitness centre; expanded medical and specialist facilities; expanded office space for staff and tenants; and AUT lecture theatres and administrative areas.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE The re-development and upgrade of our facilities at the AUT Millennium Campus into a world class sports training facility is progressing well and is on track for scheduled completion.

Currently the swimming pool hall is undergoing a surface upgrade with completion due in October. Work is well under way on the new entrance and foyer area, due to open December 2011. Our new Gym will house stateof-the-art fitness equipment, spacious and air-conditioned fitness rooms and clean and comfortable changing rooms and is expected to be completed by the end of November. The Sports Hall will be back in action with a brand new look and feel, from the end of August.

Re-development of the car park is due to start at the end of August, and expected to be completed by mid-October; 179 additional free car parks will be added.

We apologise for any inconvenience during refurbishment and would like to thank all staff, users and visitors for their support and cooperation during this exciting time.

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After returning from BMW in the UK last year, Jerry Clayton BMW Principal Dealer Steve Hilson, is injecting European trends into the Auckland motoring lifestyle. In this issue he provides Channel Magazine readers with information about BMW Select, their innovative flexible financing programme.

future proof finance “BMW Select is a flexible financing programme for customers who want the security of Guaranteed Minimum Future Value out of their new car,” explains Steve Hilson. “In simple terms, controlling the devaluation on your new BMW. We recognise customer demand locally and are adapting popular overseas trends” “BMW Select agreements accounted for approximately 95% of all finance contracts written within the UK BMW dealership. Steve puts the success of BMW Select down to “Savvy consumers wanting win-win deals that come with true peace of mind.”

“For instance, should the market value of your car be less than the Guaranteed Minimum Future Value at the expiry of the term, the customer can simply walk away – subject to mileage and condition being as per the agreement. Conversely, should the market value be greater than the residual value, the customer then capitalises on the equity in the vehicle.

“BMW Select offers unprecedented choice and flexibility and greater affordability. Usually repayments under the programme are lower which makes driving a BMW more affordable than you may think.

“On commencing your finance agreement, you can select the contract term that best suits your needs – 24, 36 or 48 months. And to ensure you only pay for what you need you can tailor the contract further by choosing 10,000, 15,000, 20,000 or 25,000 annual kilometre allowance. You may want to place equity into your finance contract either as a cash deposit or using the value of your trade-in.

In this way you can set the repayments to suit your budget.

“At the end of your BMW Select contract you have a number of options which provide you with flexibility and a Guaranteed Minimum Future Value option giving you security and options:- Trade in your BMW; Refinance Your BMW; Take ownership of your BMW; Return your BMW.” If you would like to know more about this exciting new finance product, please contact Jerry Clayton’s Business Manager, Steve Mottershead on 488 2000 who will provide you with expert advice regarding the BMW Select Programme, tailor the finance agreement

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YOUR CHANCE TO GO HEAD TO HEAD WITH BMW AT HAMPTON DOWNS. Visit the Jerry Clayton Showroom at 445 Lake Rd Takapuna this month, sit down and talk BMW Select or take a test drive and be into to win a day you will remember. A $500 dollar Head to Head Experience at Hampton Downs. www.jcbmw.co.nz Ph 488 2000

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ROTARY on the North Shore Fijians put Devonport Rotary ‘plasterers’ skills to good use

By Paddy Stafford-Bush

Left - Job well done: Mary the preschool teacher and Rotarians Athol Berry, Paddy Stafford-Bush and Brian Stafford-Bush Right - Emma Boyd takes the album shot after a presentation of leis, t-shirts and sulus at a very special lunch: Back row Brian Stafford-Bush, Phil Le Grow, Libby Boyd, Erica Gilchrist, Athol Berry. Front - Julie Cohen and Paddy Stafford-Bush.

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I have always wondered... did we “make a difference”?

Rotarians frequently take their New Zealand culture, DIY (do-it-yourself) work ethic and skills into remote villages in the Pacific Islands and get involved in projects like building or renovations.

But what really happens after we have left? Is it worth the effort of fundraising, collecting equipment, seeking sponsorship, getting volunteers to fund their own travel costs and dealing with all the hidden aspects of doing a project abroad.

For the past six years one club, the Rotary Club of Devonport, has sent teams of volunteers to a variety of locations in the outer islands of Fiji to work on projects. All have been education and/or water based with an emphasis on preschool /kindergarten levels.

For the volunteers who have taken part it has been a truly rewarding experience. The best way to describe it is to say: “I have seen big men cry”.

The chance to step into another culture, eat different food, sing and laugh and play jokes on one another while doing the work is one thing. But the chance to work with local village people, to see them arrive at the work site plates laden with their home cooked delicacies for our lunch, is a privilege.

This year after building a kindergarten at Vuna village on the island of Taveuni, four of us returned to the wee coastal Lavena Village where we restored a dilapidated disused building two years ago so it could be used as the “Little Parrot Fish” preschool.

We painted it in amazing bright colours. The cyclone proof roof we had put on meant it was one of a few that survived the cyclone that smashed the village last year.

When we arrived at the village it was obvious the local “drums” had been beating. The school committee was there to meet “the Rotary plasterers”. We wondered what they were talking about. But when they asked us to “come look at our new school and our Rotary plastering” it became clear.

To our joy not only was the Little Parrot Fish kindy thriving with 17 students each day, but the very active committee had applied to the government for a grant to build a new school. More than 100 children had been walking 10kms to the nearest school.

The Devonport Rotary project had been the catalyst. The villagers had formed a gang of builders. Our plasterer, Dave Milina, had taught the men how to solid plaster using sand from the estuary, washing it clean, mixing it with cement and spreading it. The Fijians quickly became “master plasterers” and this was the exterior finish they put on their new four classroom school block and four new school houses. ........................................................................................................................

If you are interested in joining Rotary, contact the following Club Presidents...

Albany – Nigel Smith, nigel.smith@harcourts.co.nz; Birkenhead – Marvin Yee, marvin@cybercom.co.nz; Browns Bay – Murray Allison, allisons@xtra.co.nz; Devonport – Libby Boyd, ybbilb@xtra.co.nz; Milford – Ben Storck ben_storck@ vodafone.co.nz; Northcote – Bill McSweeney, bill.mcsweeney@thermofisher.com; North Harbour – Geoff Chamberlain, geoff.chamberlain@aucklandcouncil.govt. nz; North Shore – Han-Young Cho, hangyoungcho@gmail.com; Takapuna – Felicity Anderson, felicity@triocommunications.co.nz; Takapuna North – Larry Robbins, takapunanorth@gmail.com.

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It Is the season of two sides – minimal or maximal. on one side we see bright block colours and clashes between patterns, leather and lace. the other side sees neutral hues of white, champagne and cream, classic shapes and natural fabrics such as linen and cotton. So this season, pick sides or have some fun and mix it up. ketz-ke tank $48 Random Ripple top $114, Ruffle Cardi $148

New home for Navy Museum Torpedo Bay, on the shores of the Waitemata Harbour in Devonport, is the new home of the Navy Museum.

The site itself is of exceptional significance, developed as a torpedo station in the 19th Century as part of Auckland’s coastal defence network.

Inside these heritage buildings are an outstanding café (Torpedo Bay Cafe), conference facility, education space and completely new permanent exhibitions.

Our Museum tells the story of the Navy’s contribution to the development of New Zealand identity through the lens of the Navy’s values: commitment, courage and comradeship. ...........................................................................................................

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At the Navy Museum, October 8th – 24th (Labour Day included) Who needs super powers when you have a periscope?

Periscopes let you see around corners, out from underwater, even behind you! So whether it is spying on enemy ships or on your brother, a periscope is the ultimate tool.

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Much has been happening in the Devonport Business Community over the past few months as we prepare for Rugby World Cup (RWC). As you know, RWC is the third largest sporting event in the world and the largest being held this year. Only the Olympic Games and the Football World cup are larger. It is now anticipated that 95,000 visitors will come to New Zealand for the event. Devonport will host many thousands of them and we want to show them real Kiwi hospitality while they are here. We want our visitors to have a wonderful time, to come back again and to tell all of their friends to come as well. In preparation for the RWC we held a particularly successful community Town Centre Tidy Up campaign, sweeping, cleaning, painting, planting and washing the village to its sparkling best.

We have recently installed 70 flowering barrels along Mainstreet creating a beautiful display. This was a wonderful and successful community effort with many local businesses and individuals being involved in the planting and care of the containers.

A large number of activities and events are planned for Devonport during RWC. Next month we’ll go into detail with what they are. Our aim is to make Devonport a fun, festive and thoroughly enjoyable destination and at just 10 minutes from the Central Fan Zone as well as Takapuna it will be a wonderful destination to enjoy and discover.

our charming village by the sea We want our visitors to have a wonderful time, to come back again and to tell all of their friends to come as well.

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WiFi in Devonport The Devonport Business Association is pleased to advise that we have successfully worked with the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board, Auckland Council and Takapuna Beach Business Association to secure permanent WiFi to Devonport’s Mainstreet.

What is more, a major sponsor has been found which means that access to the WiFi network will be completely free during the term of the Rugby World Cup (RWC). This will be a wonderful bonus for the many thousands of visitors to Devonport as well as the businesses that support them.

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Devonport’s Natural Beauty Last month we discussed Devonport’s history. This month we focus on its natural features and beautiful landscape.

Devonport is totally unique, being an urban village at the end of a peninsula yet just 10 minutes by ferry from the centre of Auckland city. This has resulted in a number of natural characteristics that really set Devonport apart. No other town in New Zealand enjoys as many beautifully swimmable beaches on its front door step as Devonport. Grab an icecream at Narrowneck Beach, wander the length of Cheltenham Beach, have a swim at Torpedo Bay or Stanley Bay or perhaps enjoy fish and chips under the Pohutukawas on Devonport Beach. Make a day of it and “beach hop” from one to the other. All the beaches are easily accessible and are just a short stroll apart.

If you are looking for the very best views of Auckland City and the Waitemata Harbour then you must check out the view from the tops of Mount Victoria (more of a small hill then a mount) and North Head. These two natural observation points are easily accessible by car or on foot and offer the most amazing views. You simply must check out the view from Mt Victoria as the sun is setting over the city – amazing.

Devonport is blessed with some truly beautiful parks and reserves. Windsor reserve is a favourite for visitors and locals alike being right in the heart of the village and is the home for the annual Devonport Food Wine and Music festival held every February. Perhaps one of Devonport’s best kept secrets is Cambria Reserve.

Tucked away out of sight but within an easy stroll from Mainstreet, this beautiful park is a real gem; quiet, peaceful, picturesque, it’s a real winner. What is more the Devonport Museum is housed within the reserve in an old church building.

Devonport is one of the most beautiful destinations in Auckland and is well worth a leisurely visit to take in and enjoy its many delights.

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Devonport Community News

by Maire Vieth - Devonport Community Coordinator, Devonport Peninsula Trust I am the Devonport Community Coordinator and am grateful to Channel Magazine and the Devonport Business Association for the opportunity to tell you every month a little bit about what is happening in our neck of the woods.

Making Community Happen is what my role and the Devonport Peninsula Trust are all about. We try to promote a sense of belonging in the peninsula communities by celebrating our unique and vibrant culture, by helping community groups build relationships and networks, by supporting community initiatives and by keeping everyone informed about what is happening locally.

And there is always something happening!

September will definitely be shaped by rugby and the visitors Devonport village is expecting around the time of the games. In preparation for these visitors, nine of our local schools are participating in a peninsula-wide beach clean-up early in September. Around 1,000 children will be checking on the state of our beaches starting from Takapuna Beach, going around the peninsula, all the way up to Shoal Bay. The Devonport Peninsula Trust believes this is an extraordinary effort by the schools and their students. It will foster a great sense of belonging among our children, giving them an experience of what it means to be a host, an opportunity to learn how to look after the environment in our beach back yard, and a chance to do it all together!!

Devonport is also gearing up for a variety of events for all ages that take place on the peninsula during Auckland Heritage Festival which runs for two weeks starting September 17. Among those venues involved in the celebrations are Belmont Rose Gardens, Devonport Library, Devonport Museum, Fort Takapuna, Navy Museum, North Head, North Shore Croquet Club, the Takapuna Boating Club and the Victoria Theatre.

For a detailed listing of all Auckland Heritage Festival see www.aucklandcouncil.govt. nz and search “Heritage Festival”.

Last but not least, the Devonport Peninsula Trust is busy preparing two local Neighbourhood Response Plans, one in Bayswater/Belmont and one in Devonport with a future third planned in Hauraki. The peninsula has been identified as a priority area because of its vulnerability to being cut off during an emergency. The plans aim to help us prepare, manage and recover from a disaster. Local meetings are held to prepare the plans, which are supported by Auckland Council Civil Defence but led by local volunteers and shaped by their local knowledge and networks.

Enjoy September in your community! Maire .........................................................................................................................

For more info or to sign up for the Devonport Peninsula eNEWS, please contact dportcomm@xtra.co.nz or call 445 9533

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Heavenly Soles - will find the perfect

Clydesdales

Four years ago, Kerry Gladman opened her first store in Matakana when she wanted to share her shoe obsession with New Zealand women. Then in 2010 Devonport opened (at 73 Victoria Road) and just recently a new store in Ponsonby.

By stocking Kathryn Wilson, Chaos & Harmony, Minx, Nude and Briarwood to name a few, Kerry makes it her priority to stock shoes for all of Heavenly Soles customers.

They have a great blend of flats and heels in stunning colours and styles.

“Here in New Zealand we have some amazing designers and I love to show case as many as possible,” says Kerry Gladman. “I also bring in a great selection of European shoes at great prices.”

Heavenly Soles also stocks a gorgeous selection of accessories including handbags, belts, scarves and hats.

All of the Heavenly Soles stores are designed to be elegant and inviting, like a sanctuary where you can take your time finding the perfect shoes and take time to spoil yourself!

In early September Heavenly Soles was taking part in their first New Zealand Fashion Week runway show. They joined a selection of New Zealand designers and retailers to put on a show on Friday 2nd September. Local Devonport designer Kathryn Wilson was also to be part of the show. Focusing only on shoes, the show was to have a stunning selection of the new summer range Heavenly Soles are stocking this season. Along with the Sunday Star Times fashion editor, Kerry had chosen eight styles for the catwalk.

“The spring/summer collection is stunning with amazing colours and textures and the heels are getting higher,” added Kerry. “We also have a gorgeous selection of espadrilles in store this summer and they are great for teaming up with summer dresses. Come and visit us in store and we will find the perfect shoes for you.”

Heavenly Soles – 73 Victoria Road, Devonport, Auckland. Phone 445 1446. Also at Matakana and Ponsonby.

The horse drawn carriage has become a popular feature in Devonport. In fact owner Dan Dufty has been bringing the Clydesdales to the seaside village for more than 16 years.

Over the winter they are in Devonport only on the weekends (approx 11am until 4pm). During the summer these days are longer (until 6pm) and from Boxing Day through until February/March – and during school holidays – the Town & Country Clydesdales are available to ride most days.

Dan Dufty has bred all the Clydesdales himself. He has 10 at home and brings three with him to Devonport each day he comes. The Clydesdale horse originated from the Clyde Valley, near Glasgow in Scotland in the early 18th century and were used as ‘pulling power’ in agriculture. Clydesdales are very well built, very muscular and active and despite their size have a very even temperament.

As well as coming to Devonport, Dan takes the Clydesdales to many events and shows. They are also stars of the screen having played roles in commercials such as the TV advert that launched Tip Top’s Plowmans Bread.

“The Tip Top marketing lady was having a coffee in Devonport one day and spotted us, and that is how we got the job,” explained Dan in late August.

“We get lots of enquiries about when we are working in Devonport. A lady even rang me from Los Angeles once enquiring.”

Rides are $8.00 per per person from outside the Devonport Wharf.

Visit: www.townandcountryclydesdales.co.nz

shoes for you!

- A popular feature in Devonport

Lode Bespoke Jewellery In late August Lode Jewellery released their third limited edition range themed on “Space”.

“The first two releases “native” and “icons” have both been very successful and we are looking forward to displaying our new range,” says Roley Mcintyre of Lode Bespoke Jewellery.

In the new space range there are four planet pendants made in sterling silver and set with precious and semi-precious coloured stones. These are limited edition and as such there are only seven of each planet – Mars, Uranus, Neptune and Jupiter. Once they are sold they will not be making anymore.

Lode have two silver moon pendants and diamond set earrings also available in the limited edition range. These are limited to 30 of each so are still unique but not quite as limited as the planets. Priced from $ 380-$990, each piece is individually numbered and stamped with its number (e.g. 5.7 or 16.30).

As always the original piece, known as the Artist Proof will be for sale. The Artist Proofs are made in gold and silver and are often set with diamonds and precious stones.

To view these works go in to the Lode Bespoke Jewellery store (35 King Edward Parade, Devonport) or check out the website www.lodejewellery.com.

One of only 10 designers/retailers showing at NZ fashion week on Friday 2nd September

Spring stock arriving in store. Stocking Kathryn Wilson, Nude, Briarwood, Minx and many more.

HEAVENLY SOLES

73 Victoria Road, Devonport Tel: 09 4451446 Also see us at Ponsonby and Matakana www.heavenlysoles.co.nz

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shore people: Tania Dalton

Why I Love the Shore Tania Dalton

When former Silver Fern Tania Dalton isn’t giving us the play-by-play as a commentator on Sky Sports for international netball tests, she’s enjoying life and leisure on the Shore where she lives with her family and is a part owner of popular healthy meal treat Pita Pit. This month it’s her turn in the hot seat as she tells Channel readers what it is she loves so much about the Shore side of town.

Channel Mag How long have you lived on the Shore? Where were you before?

What was it that brought you to the Shore?

Tania Dalton All my life so coming up to 40 years! Yes I turn 40 later in the year.

Being brought up on the shore rocked, living close to beach and being able to ride everywhere was fantastic.

CM Where do you go to relax on the Shore?

TD Castor Bay beach Sunday arvo fish n chips with the kids.

CM What’s your favourite Shore restaurant and why?

TD Currently I love the little Japanese restaurant in Milford, Musashi.

CM What’s the Shore’s best-kept secret?

TD Chelsea Sugar bush run.

CM Saturday morning North Shore style?

TD Watching kids sport and takeaway coffee from Taka Beach Café.

CM What’s your favourite Shore beach and why?

TD Has to be Takapuna, as I grew up in Taka and so much of my

CM Finally, what do you love most about the place you call home?

TD Great people, great eateries, sensational beaches and good

Great food and reasonably priced… or should I say Pita Pit haha.

time was spent there.

CM Have you ever found anywhere else in the world that reminds

you of the Shore and if so, how?

TD Yep! San Sebastian, Spain.

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Interesting, unique and delicious

a chocolate adventure awaits

By Caroline Everitt of Devonport Chocolates

For many of you chocolate will be a passion. You keep it in your desk drawer at work for afternoon snacks or you indulge in a few squares after dinner every night, and you couldn’t live without it. We, at Devonport Chocolates are exactly the same and creating new and interesting flavours for our customers with a chocolate passion is an enjoyable part of what we do.

Devonport Chocolates started in 1991 with our iconic truffle logs. The flavours were classical: apricot, brandy and ginger and orange and pistachio were adventurous at the time. As our customer’s desire for different flavours has increased we are more than happy to oblige.

So how do we think up our new flavours? We encourage our chocolatiers to keep an eye on current food trends and to experiment. We taste different chocolate, we adjust recipes, add ingredients here and there and when something tastes fantastic we age it and keep trying it every month to see how the flavour develops.

Stephanie Everitt, owner of Devonport Chocolates, wanted to embrace the trend of using flavours unique to New Zealand in our chocolates and the honey bonbon range was born. We knew we wanted to use horopito and kawakawa and we experimented with them in different formats: solid chocolate bars in milk, dark and white chocolate and with different chocolate ganaches to see what matched.

Horopito has a peppery taste and we found the sweetness of honey took the edge off the pepper and lemon complemented the horopito. The grassy flavour of kawakawa came through clearer in milk chocolate and the bush honey gave it a consistency of flavour. The full range of honey bonbons is linked with New Zealand bush honey as the base ingredient. There is also a raspberry honey bonbon and lavender honey bonbon in the range.

Earlier this year we asked each of our chocolatiers to some up with a new chocolate to be entered in the UK Great Taste Awards. The Great Taste Awards are run by the Guild of Fine Food and they receive over 7000 entries each year across all categories. Each product is tested with leading chefs, food buyers and food critics. We were absolutely thrilled when our chocolatier Upul created a lemon and date truffle that echoed the lemon date slice many of you will have experienced.

Iranian dates are stuffed with white chocolate ganache and lemon tea then dipped in white chocolate and rolled in almond slivers. We were delighted when this truffle received a Gold 2 Star Award at the Great Taste Awards in the UK. For the last couple of years we have run a chocolate of the month programme in our stores. Each month a new chocolate is created by our team of chocolatiers

and tested on the public, we have enjoyed strawberry and balsamic chocolate, lemon and thyme chocolate, mimosa chocolate cups, vodkaberry honey and more recently lime and wasabi truffle. All have been met with resounding success with customers coming back for more. As our chocolatiers sense of adventure grows our chocolate of the month will always be something slightly unusual and interesting. You need to be quick they are only in for a few weeks before we are on to trying something new, currently in store is our Lime and Wasabi Truffle.

So be adventurous and try something new, you never know what you may like.

Award winning chocolates handmade by our Chocolatiers for your enjoyment.

Box of 10 Lemon Date Truff les $23.00 or $2.30 each SHOP ONLINE: WWW.DEVONPORTCHOCOLATES.CO.NZ PH: 0800 002462 VISIT OUR STORES: 17 WYNYARD ST, DEVONPORT | 177B PONSONBY RD (FRANKLIN RD INTERSECTION), OPEN NOW: SHOP 34 QUEENS ARCADE, 34-40 QUEENS ST (DOWNTOWN END), AUCKLAND CBD

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Eating out in DEVonport

Restaurant of the month: Devonport Stone Oven Bakery and Café

A Devonport Tradition Devonport’s Stone Oven is an institution, famous throughout Auckland as the home of freshly baked, home-style treats and delights such as pies, quiches and cakes.

Everyone knows it, or has as least heard of it, so much so that it has almost become a right of passage of growing up on the Shore, or even living in Auckland: have you been to the Stone Oven? If you haven’t, you better get down to Devonport and try it.

The café is currently owned by Anthony and his brother Glenn, who have run it for the last 15-years, but they’re the third owners and it has certainly been around for at least 30-years, building the reputation that’s still enjoyed today.

“It’s the iconic café in Devonport and ingrained into the local lifestyle,” says Anthony.

Anthony thinks it’s because Stone Oven is a café in the traditional sense that makes it so popular.

“You come in here and all the counters are full off fresh, well presented food that has all been made here on site. Not many places can claim that, but we don’t serve anything we didn’t make.”

“You can have breakfast, you can have lunch, there are breads, cakes, pie, quiches, bagels, everything’s made here by us; and what you see here you’re not going to find anywhere else.”

And it tastes good!

Channel can recommend it all – especially their Spinach and Mushroom pie!

Two new chefs have actually just started and Anthony is sure people will begin to notice an even higher standard of food, as well as a few new dishes creeping into the menu.

“At the end of the day we are a café and we want to specialise in really good food.”

The atmosphere inside matches the traditional café food, there’s brick walls, plenty of seating and a play area for the kids… all alongside the open kitchen and tasty looking food cabinets.

“When you walk in there’s really a great, authentic feel that just welcomes you. Always warm in winter and perfect and breezy in summer.”

Outside there’s even more seating and Stone Oven’s best kept secret…

Paua.

Located right next door and sharing a sun drenched north facing deck with each other, Paua offers an evening eating and bar option to compliment Stone Oven’s traditional café.

“A lot of people come to Paua and don’t realise it’s ours as well,” says Anthony.

At the time of writing Paua was undergoing a full makeover, which is perfect, right in time for the world cup.

Make sure you get down to check it out – Stone Oven for a great café and Paua to check out the new makeover and enjoy the world cup that is surly on its way.

Devonport Stone Oven Bakery & Café 5 Clarence Street, Devonport. Phone 445 3185.

Open 7 days (except for some public holiday) 6.30am to 5.30pm www.stoneoven.co.nz

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Manuka Cafe

Devonport’s iconic Manuka Café has undergone fantastic renovations and expanded to take over the next-door shop.

Along with the new look and size Manuka is stocking the famous gold medal winning Copper Cobra boutique draught beer that is served on the premises.

Come down and enjoy the new menu and environment of

Manuka for the perfect afternoon beer and tapas.

Open 7 days.- breakfast, lunch & dinner.

49 Victoria rd, Devonport.

PH: 445 7732 www.manukarestaurant.co.nz

Bistro style dining & wine bar in cosy surroundings • Tasty tapas selection • Great Bistro style meals at affordable prices • Extensive wine list • Over 30 wines by the glass • A cosy interior with fireplace • Regular winemaker hosted dinners

Dinner; Tuesdays to

Saturdays from 5:00PM Lunch; Saturdays & Sundays from 11:00AM 2A Rattray Street, Devonport.

Ph: 445 1618 EMAIL: beromi@xtra.co.nz

BUONA SERA A perfect spot to enjoy your breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Your favourite meals served on the waterfront while looking at Devonports majestic views of Auckland harbour with the city scenery in the background.

A truly beautiful setting right on King Edward Parade.

Stop in for a coffee or one of Platter’s favourite dishes.

Platter now has a new branch open in Newmarket.

open 7 days - Breakfast

& Lunch 7.30am – 4pm. dinner Wed to Sun 5pm till late 33 King Edward PD, Devonport.

PH: 446 6626 www.plattercafe.co.nz

Nicolino Restaurant & Cube Bar

Nicolino provides a “taste of Greece and the Mediterranean” in every sense of the word: the food, atmosphere, live entertainment and relaxed, but attentive service. It offers an authentic and fun taverna atmosphere, just as you would find in Greece itself.

Every Thursday night is Greek night at Nicolino, featuring live Greek music, dancing, traditional Greek and Mediterranean dishes, ouzo and plate breaking. At Nicolino, they are serious about fun! Opa! Nicolino is BYO and also provides takeout pizzas and meals, including free delivery within the local area.

“It’s very traditional, old fashioned Italian,” says Owner Plamen Gueorguiev.

Using the freshest ingredients and recipes straight out of an Italian mamma’s cook book, Buona Sera succeed in bringing a little piece of Italy to Devonport.

Pasta made fresh on site, everything is cooked A La Carte, to order. Well stocked bar of Italian beers and wines. Buona Sera is casual, friendly and open for you to come relax and enjoy your favourite food and wines.

open 7 days 5.30 – 10pm. ALSO BYO. 99 Victoria road, Devonport.

PH: 445 8133

Dida’s Wine Lounge & Tapas

Open 7 days

4.00pm till late.

103 Victoria Road, Devonport Ph: 446 6664 www.nicolinorestaurant.co.nz

Dida’s Wine Lounge Devonport Located in the front of the old Victoria Theatre, Didas Devonport is an ideal location for a drink and tapas prior to a movie, a late afternoon drink or a night out to catch up with friends. Deliberately designed to encourage conviviality and relaxed imbibing, the food is tapas style, small plates of an everchanging nature created from our fantastic local and imported produce and crafted by the chefs at the Dida’s.

To accommodate the wondrous spread of textures and flavours, we have a monumental winelist with almost everything available by the glass. We think a glass of wine, a plate or two and a mate or two is a pretty comfortable way to spend your time, wouldn’t you say?

WINE LOUNGE

OPEN 11.30am -

LATE. 7 DAYS Sun 11.30am - 11.30pm 54 Victoria St, Devonport.

PH: 445 1392

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New business spotlight: New Zealand Home Loans, Takapuna

New Zealand Home Loans now in Takapuna

Mark Collins, CEO of New Zealand Home Loans was at the Takapuna Branch opening to help celebrate. He is pictured with Chandra Haeger.

Getting good home loan advice just got a whole lot easier for Channel Magazine readers with the opening of a brand new Takapuna branch of New Zealand Home Loans in Anzac Street.

What sets New Zealand Home Loans apart from most is that they are a dedicated managed home loan provider, committed to helping you and your family become debt free, faster.

“The secret to New Zealand Home Loans success is the ongoing effort to help clients reduce their debt as quickly as possible,” explains Chandra Hagar, the owner of the new branch. “Our market leading managed home loans, services, tools and processes are designed to help our clients and their families manage their home loans more effectively. We are all about putting people in charge of their own financial destiny.”

Chandra Haeger has over 25 years experience in the New Zealand financial services industry. Joining her, as Administration Manager, is Ross Whitmore who has even more experience with over 35 years in the financial services industry.

“Our managed loan concept combines all the advantages of fixed and floating rate loans and offers the flexibility and features of a transactional account,” adds Chandra. “It has been designed to help you pay off your loan faster, enabling you to save money by paying less interest. We provide our clients with a managed loan using a fantastic online system called debtnav, which gives you the ability to plan for the future and track your finances on a daily basis. We are also 100% New Zealand owned and proud of it.”

Channel Magazine was at the official opening of New Zealand Home Loans Takapuna in mid-August. Photographs are featured in this issue. At this opening there was a draw for a trip for two to Vanuatu worth over $4,000.

Several Home & Lifestyle awards were also handed out to existing clients to acknowledge their success with New Zealand Home Loans using the online debtnav tool. .....................................................................................................................

New Zealand Home Loans is in the heart of Takapuna – 1st Floor, 18 Anzac Street, Takapuna – Telephone 486-3923. You can contact Chandra direct 021 242 3577 or Ross Whitmore on 021 706 958.

Email: takapuna@nzhomeloans.co.nz.

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Our managed loan concept combines all the advantages of fixed and floating rate loans and offers the flexibility and features of a transactional account... It has been designed to help you pay off your loan faster, enabling you to save money by paying less interest.

Carole Raymen, the winner of the trip for two to Vanuatu with Ross Whitmore and Chandra Haeger of New Zealand Home Loans Takapuna.

Takapuna

We can show you how to save thousands and become debt free faster!

Chandra Haeger Business Owner 021 242 3577 chandra.haeger@nzhomeloans.co.nz

Ross Whitmore Administration Manager 021 706 558 ross.whitmore@nzhomeloans.co.nz

New Zealand Home Loans - Takapuna Suite 1, 18 Anzac Street, Takapuna, Auckland 0622. ph. 09 486 3923

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Wines & cheeses with Liz Wheadon Our monthly Channel Wines and Cheeses columnist is Liz Wheadon, General Manager of Glengarry Wines. Liz is also a passionate foodie. Weekends are often spent first planning the event and then entertaining friends and family with magnificent food and wine experiences.

Riesling – changing styles Rieslings that are produced here in New Zealand won’t be over the $30 mark and even some of the Grand Cru Alsation beauties can be had for $80 or less. Now the Germans on the other hand take this grape extremely seriously and they produce stunning examples that are low in alcohol usually 7% to 8% alc that are capable of aging decades in the bottle but these wines can set you back anywhere from $200 to $500 a bottle and that my friend is serious money.

The other style of wine that this grape is ideal for are dessert wines. They can be either a Late Harvest or a Noble Rot wines.

Late Harvest are wines that have been left on the vine longer if conditions allow. This enables more flavours to develop and more sugar therefore you end up with a wine that is sweeter than usual but not intensely so. These wines are great as an aperitif or at the end of a meal with a cheese course.

Noble Rot Then there are wines that have been affected by Botrytis. [bowTRY-tiss] or Noble Rot as it is commonly called. This is the wonderful fungus (botrytis cinerea) that enables winemakers to produce astonishing dessert wines.

It draws moisture from the grapes, thus concentrating the sugars and aromatic components that remain in the juice. Botrytis typically adds a rich, honeyed character to Riesling when they are young, becoming more complex with age.

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If you are passionate about great wine chances are that you have already succumbed to the irresistible charms of Riesling, the most noble and expressive of white wine grape varieties.

The Riesling grape’s reputation has been sullied in the past here in New Zealand as it was often thought of as a cheap sweet quaffing wine. This was due largely to over cropping and probably a lack of understanding as to what this superb variety can deliver. Vineyard management is paramount in order for the Riesling grape to deliver it’s finest grapes. Over cropping was the biggest mistake that is made here and most wineries here in New Zealand have realised this and constantly crop thin in order for the grapes that are left to thrive. The other important factor is good old Mother Nature herself. In order for Riesling to ripen successfully warm days and cool nights are required at the end of the growing season this slows down the ripening somewhat and this is when the grape develops all of it’s lovely complex flavours whilst maintaining acidity which is necessary to give the wine structure.

Acidity. This is a word we throw around a lot when talking about Riesling.

That’s because it’s the acid that gives a wine its structure and age ability. There are two types of acidity in Riesling: fruity, ripe tartaric and raw, unripe malic.

It’s the balance of the two that determines if a wine is crisp and clean or just downright tart. Too little acidity makes for a wine that is soft and flabby Riesling is grape that can also offer huge diversity in terms of style, this is largely up to the wine maker and whether the wine is fermented out to a dry style or left with some residual sugar. In lots of ways we have almost come full circle in regard to style, where we started with sweet Rieslings these were often quite watered down and didn’t have any structure, we then went off on a dry tangent and emulated the Grand Cru wines from Alsace these were very dry and austere wines and although they are capable of aging even decades in the bottle they were very unfriendly and hence difficult for the buying public to get their head around. Now we seem to have hit the perfect balance, Riesling are generally made in what we refer to as an “off dry” style. These wines are just lovely as they have a definite presence of fruit but are not too sweet and they have a backbone of acidity that gives the wine fantastic structure, and they often have a nice crisp dry finish. The other bonus here is that these wines are also capable of aging really gracefully and these are wines that will reward those who are patient enough to cellar them for ten years or so. It is thought that Riesling doesn’t even start its maturing process for five years. So it is not just a pretty face our Riesling grape it is a serious contender for your cellar, especially if you are just starting one. Most

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Gruff Junction - Selwyn Farmhouse Mature Vintage

New Zealand Goats Cheese Cheese from Goats milk has been made for hundreds of years, in Greece Goats cheese has a very long history – originally Greek feta was made from 100% goat’s milk, it’s now common for Feta to be made from Cow and Goats milk. In France there are many amazing cheeses made from goat’s milk, particularly around the Loire region. The dominant white wine variety in the Loire is Sauvignon Blanc – made in two styles – Sancerre and Pouilly Fume.

The most famous goat’s cheese from the Loire is Chevre, which matches perfectly with Sauvignon Blanc. Goat’s cheeses tend to have a tarter character to cows or sheep milk cheeses. Goat’s cheese goes soft when it’s exposed to heat, but does not melt in the same way that Cow or sheep milk cheeses do.

In New Zealand there are two top producers of Goats cheeses. Gruff Junction is located just half an hour from Christchurch and started making goats cheeses in 2006. They have 250 white Saanen goats and produce amazing cheeses which are hand crafted by the owner’s daughter Anna. My favorite Gruff Junction cheese is the Selwyn Farmhouse Mature Vintage Goats cheese. It’s a wonderful firm cheese that has delightful complexity from its extra ageing. Whilst a fresh goat’s cheese like a Chevre goes very well with Sauvignon Blanc, this aged style is a perfect match with Riesling.

Crescent Dairy Goats are located at the other end of New Zealand, just outside Auckland in Kumeu. Crescent Dairy Goats started farming goats in 1990, but did not start producing cheese until 2000. They started with just 7acres in Albany and

were producing fantastic cheeses; we stocked these when we opened the first Didas site on Jervois Road in Herne Bay. With such a small site, the production was limited and we only occasionally had these wonderful cheeses in stock.

In 2009 Crescent Diary goats moved to their current site in Kumeu, a larger property that allows them to make enough cheese that we can have it in stock all year round. My favourite Crescent Dairy Goats cheese is called Dirty Devil. It’s a washed rind goat’s cheese and is not for the faint hearted, this small washed rind cheese has a VERY strong aroma encouraged by frequent washings, the last few with Brandy. The pungent exterior hides a sweet, smooth, almost flowing interior.

A connoisseur’s delight. It’s a wonderful match with New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Gris.

Both Gruff Junction and Crescent Diary produce hand crafted cheeses, they are different and exciting and I just love that they taste different depending on the time of the year, the pasture, and the environment the goats are in and even how the goats are feeling. That’s the way cheese should be made.

Didas Food Stores stock Crescent Dairy Goats and Gruff Junction cheese, there are stores in Takapuna, Jervois Road and Victoria Park, you can also shop on line www.didas.co.nz and have your cheese delivered nationwide.

Check out Takapuna new night market on Thursday nights – Didas Takapuna will be there with a great cheese stand – we’d love to see you there.

Liz Wheadon - www.e-liz.co.nz

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The Channel Grill

Ben Clark

“Labour’s man for North Shore”

Ben Clark is the energetic Labour candidate for the North Shore electorate.

The North Shore electorate boundaries just about mirror the home distribution areas for Channel Magazine. You have to give Ben Clark top marks for organisation. He has a great website (www.benforshore.co.nz), is a blogger and is also very active on both Facebook and Twitter. It certainly wasn’t hard to find some background information on him. He’s a born and bred Aucklander, has been living in the Devonport area since 2007, when he and his English wife Joanna (who he met on his travels) returned to New Zealand to live. They now have two pre-school children. Channel Magazine’s Aidan Bennett put some questions to him for ‘The Channel Grill’ during August.

AIDAN BENNETT: What made you come to the North Shore?

BEN CLARK: Initially work - a job doing Artificial Intelligence and Animation programming for a Games company in Takapuna. We immediately loved it here the fantastic beaches, relaxed lifestyle and it’s a fabulous place to bring up kids. I now work in Onehunga, but there’s no way we’re leaving the Shore.

AB: Tell us a bit about your background. Born and bred in Auckland, University at Otago, then into Computers?

BC: Yes, I started out at Right Hemisphere in Auckland, then headed off on my OE to Britain. Met my lovely wife, got into computer game programming, and eventually wanted to head back home to raise kids. Very happily ended up in sunny Devonport with two lovely young daughters.

AB: Did you enjoy Dunedin?

BC: Yes, it’s a fabulous place to be a student.

AB: You obviously spent a few years overseas on your OE. What were the highlights?

BC: Meeting my wife! Travelling around the UK and Europe was superb. On our way home we spent five months travelling through Southern and Eastern Europe, Turkey, Ukraine, Finland and a good chunk of the former USSR. First in our wee

Ben Clark.

Renault Clio, then by train. The Clio struck difficulties at the top of Chunuk Bair (Gallipoli) – we had to be towed across the Dardenelles to a very friendly and brilliant garage that got us on our way. That will long be a happy memory.

AB: Best country you’ve visited?

BC: Three favourites: Kazakhstan for sheer difference; Turkey for the lovely people; and Slovenia – it’s countryside is beautiful in a way that’s very similar to New Zealand.

AB: What do you do now. Still in computers?

BC: Yes, it’s not currently Computer Games, but I now program the control software for fruit sorting machines at Compac Sorting Equipment. They’re an excellent example of a New Zealand company using our know-how and creativity to develop high-tech products that are exported around the world.

AB: Why politics?

BC: I’ve always been interested in community and making New Zealand the best it can be. Politics is a big part of doing that.

AB: You’ve got a tough battle on your hands taking on Maggie?

BC: The North Shore certainly isn’t the reddest electorate in the country! That said, I feel that I have a lot to offer in terms of my high-tech industry experience and focus on local interests. For instance Wayne Mapp’s cutting of navy jobs will be terrible for the community of Devonport, and he’ll be leaving under a cloud of National planning to sell naval land against community wishes. Just like when he arrived in parliament with National trying to sell Fort Takapuna.

AB: I heard you play a mean Sax? What are your other interests?

BC: I’m an interclub squash player for Belmont Racquets Club. Beyond that, my daughters and slowly renovating our house take up most of my time. But I enjoy camping, tramping and travel when I can. We also have a vege patch that’s great with the kids.

AB: Is Phil Goff a good bloke?

BC: Phil Goff’s a great bloke – incredibly hard working, down-to-earth and very intelligent. And a good bloke to have a beer with too.

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AB: Has he given you a good spot on the List?

BC: As a first time candidate I’m focusing on getting the support of my electorate. I’m all about the North Shore and want the mandate to represent my community.

AB: What made you choose Labour?

BC: I’m a liberal, and I’ve always been very community-oriented, so Labour’s values fit me very well.

AB: Happy with the John Key government? (LOL!) BC: No! Their unsustainable tax-cuts have taken us from no net debt to a budget blow-out. Now they are cutting needed services from vulnerable people and flogging off our assets to make up for it. And don’t get me started on their cuts to Early Childhood Education...

AB: Super City working?

BC: Len Brown seems to be doing a good job from very difficult circumstances.

And the Local Board seem to be doing a good job consulting with the community.

It would be working better if the government got behind Aucklander’s plans for the city.

AB: What do you love about the Shore?

BC: The people, the beaches, the cafes, the community.

AB: Why should North Shore people vote for Ben Clark and Labour?

BC: Vote Labour for a government that will balance the books and make sure that all New Zealanders get the chance to aspire to and achieve their potential.

Vote for me if you want someone local and competent to best serve your interests.

AB: Any parting words of wisdom for our readers?

BC: Make sure that you’re enrolled, and make sure you vote on November 26.

You can’t complain if you don’t vote.

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This lovable Channel Magazine feature is presented by Louise O’Sullivan of DogHQ. A Petlover, Louise moved out of the corporate world a few years ago to launch DogHQ on the North Shore. The need to care for her own dog Indie, a Ridgeback, led to her move into the dog-care area. DogHQ is more than simply a Day Care service. It is your one-stop-shop for achieving a happy and fulfilling relationship with your dog. It is there to help through puppy-hood, obedience training, grooming, health care, fun events, dog sports and so much more. We are thrilled to have Louise as a contributor to Channel Magazine.

Louise O’Sullivan (left) with her own dog Indie and members of her DogHQ team.

Insights

Training is a great way to secure and deepen the bond you have with your dog. All the things you want us to do on cue must be practiced and that can be lots of fun for both of us! Even as little as 10 minutes per day practicing commands and increasing difficulty will make all the difference to our relationship. Don’t forget the treats or toys for rewarding! And if you really want to get your dog tuned into you, try a local agility, breed or obedience club. There are many clubs out there that will give you plenty of support in bringing out the best in your dog whilst having loads of fun at the same time.

If anyone would like to recommend a club they are involved with let me know by email, indie@doghq.co.nz

More Body Basics Further on our series of Dog Body language, we look at the little signals our dogs may be giving to show they are stressed. Take a bit of time to observe next time you are around a number of dogs. You’ll be surprised at the amount of subtle communication going on between them.

Lip Licking – You will often see this when owners get angry with their dog.

Excessive Salivation – Drool or saliva hanging from a dog’s mouth is often a sure sign of anxiety.

Scratching – It’s not always fleas! Scratching in context can mean they are really unsure about a situation.

Panting or Huffing – Heavy breathing can often be a sign of anxiety. Puffing out the jowls is often a response to a stressful situation for a dog.

Submission – A dog who cannot bring themselves to move from a submissive position is likely feeling very threatened and stressed.

Here are 6 lovely North Shore dog owners and their dogs. Can you guess which dog owns which person? Send your answers to indie@doghq.co.nz. The first correct answer received by the 16th of September will receive a Dog Gift Pack worth $80. Answers will be published at www.doghq.co.nz on the 16th of September.

1. Karma

2. Lucca

3. Louie

4. Lola

5. Rocco

6. Barney

A. Leanne

B. Jeanette

C .Jonathan

D. Lissa

E. Stephanie

F. Mary

Match the Gestation Period with the Animal • • • • • • • • •

DOG HORSE MOUSE SHEEP RABBIT GUINEA PIG ELEPHANT CAT DOLPHIN

2 months 21 days 11 months 22 months 5 months 3 months 1 month 11 months 3 months

Hey Kids!

Feature your pet here!

Send us a picture of you and your favourite pet (any species) and a paragraph on why you love your pet so much and we’ll publish as many as we can over the next few months. Send to indie@doghq.co.nz.

The picture needs to be a reasonable resolution to be published but please keep them under 1MB.

Answers at the bottom of the page

DOG (3), HORSE (11), MOUSE (21days), SHEEP (5), RABBIT (1), GUINEA PIG (2), ELEPHANT (22), CAT (3), DOLPHIN (11).

Indie's

Match the Dog with the Owner!

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NORTH SHORE HOSPITAL News

New Elective Surgical centre

will reduce patient waiting times

An artist’s impression of the new ESC

Waitemata DHB is building a $39 million state-of-the-art Elective Surgical Centre (ESC) at North Shore Hospital.

The new centre will be built on the site of the current visitor and patient car park at North Shore Hospital (next to a new 1200 space car parking building). The centre is due for completion in 2012 will have 40 beds, four operating theatres and will be staffed by a team of 80 clinicians. The ESC is expected to perform a wide variety of operations through all specialities, undertaking nearly 6,000 operations per year, approximately 25 per cent being additional operations.

Waitemata DHB CEO Dr Dale Bramley says the ESC will be a radically new

concept for New Zealand that will deliver a more efficient, patient-focused service and have a major impact on reducing waiting times for non-emergency surgery.

Waitemata DHB head of surgery Dr John Cullen said the ESC is based on similar projects developed by the National Health Service in the United Kingdom which have successfully delivered improved patient care.

The new model of care for the ESC has been piloted at Waitakere Hospital with extremely promising results. Clinicians reported that more operations were performed; the length of stay reduced and high levels of staff and patient satisfaction were achieved.

New CT Scanner first in New Zealand A new $2.8m revolutionary CT scanner was opened at a special Japanese sake ceremony held at radiology on Tuesday 2nd August.

Patient benefits of this scanner include: • Less time on the CT table • Reduced exposure to radiation and contrast dye • Reduced or eliminated risk of unnecessary invasive procedures • Significant reduction in the time needed for problems to be diagnosed and treated Benefits for the hospital and clinical staff include: • Increased patient output (double the number of daily patient scans in North Shore) • Rapid diagnosis of the severity of an injury or condition • Prompt determination of whether or not a patient needs to be admitted to hospital • Rapid identification of appropriate patient treatment • Ability to quickly evaluate treatment response in cancer patients

The sake barrel and CT scanner pre ceremony

Alison Yearbury was the first patient to be scanned with the new CT scanner she is standing with MRT/ CT Team Leader, Kate Reid. Alison was a staff member at Waitemata DHB she left the Radiology team last year after 20 years of service.

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North Shore’s new ED is open

North Shore’s Emergency Department (ED) opened its new entrance, triage and consults area to the public at 7am on Tuesday, 2 August.

All ED & Assessment and Diagnostic Unit (ADU) patients now enter through the new ED entrance. ED/ADU Operations Manager Collette Parr-Owens said “The first day went without a hitch with a steady stream of patients. We are looking forward to ADU opening in November.”

All ED & ADU visitors are to follow the directions from the main hospital reception to the ED & ADU. This is the end of Stage 3 of the Lakeview Development.

The remaining construction from August to November will complete the ADU area. ................................................................

For more information visit our website www.waitematadhb.govt.nz

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Rob Bonnici is the Car Guy. Rob lives, eats and breathes car cleaning products and services.

Having a background in chemicals, car cleaning products and now owning a 7 day a week car cleaning and grooming centre, he is without a doubt the most passionate and the most knowledgeable car guy in New Zealand. Rob, along with his wife Siobhan, owns Car’fe facing the motorway in Barry’s Point Road, Takapuna and can be seen most days attending to the many unique car cleaning issues with his valued clients. Issues such as acid rain on windows, paintwork, odour in cars, stained seats, tired paintwork, faded trims and so on. Rob is going to provide an interesting monthly motor vehicle car care column for Channel Magazine. He is also very happy for you to contact him should you have a problem that you would like to address with your car. Email: Carfe.takapuna@xtra.co.nz or Phone 488-7000.

Is mould a problem in your car?

Did you clean up that coffee spill correctly?

In the last weeks Winter has certainly raised its head to say ‘Hey I’m here!’.

When this happens we see an upsurge in internal mould build-up in the cars we clean.

There are many different reasons for this. That simple coffee spill that appeared harmless which was given the quick wipe over and left damp, has now started to go off and breed bacteria; Or storing a collectable or a family member’s car that has gone overseas underneath a cover and then to pulling it out to find our friend mould has taken over.

Mould needs to be dealt with correctly. When you just vacuum off the surface the mould spores are still in your seats and carpet, and having disturbed them, they can take up residency in your air conditioning filters and ducts. This will cause a secondary problem with your air conditioning smelling like old socks and potentially spreading harmful bacteria when you fire up your unit.

Mould – How to treat the issues.

Storing a car: One of the issues of using a car cover is that it makes the car sweat, collecting condensation, which if left converts to mould very quickly in a damp darkened condition. Prevention is the best form of control whenever storing a car for a long period. It is imperative that the car is aired at least once every two weeks.

Remember, if you are storing a car for a long period, disconnect the battery. This way when you leave the doors opened for half to one hour you are not flattening your battery.

Cleaning mould: Tools needed – A wet and dry vac, scrubbing brush, two bottles with triggers and a commercial carpet shampoo.

To remove mould – Fill one bottle with hot water the other with a good carpet shampoo cleaner.

First soak the area with hot water by spraying onto the offending areas. Next spray on the chemical and let it soak for one to two minutes. Then agitate with the brush and re-spray with hot water as you suck up the affected areas of mould.

Continue to then re-spray hot water until the water that you are sucking up is clean. Leave doors open to fully air dry before closing up your car. A trick is to close your car after air drying and turn on the heater with your car running for say 30 minutes.

Cleaning up the spill: We all do the “quick grab the nearest towel and give the surface a good wipe over”. Modern day car carpets are usually synthetic and fluids seep through

quickly. Modern underlay can also be synthetic so when we clean up a spill this creates an issue. The spill often gets trapped between your floor pan (steel) and the synthetic underlay. This protects the spill from being extracted by a wet and dry carpet machine.

The clean up: Firstly how much fluid got spilt – if less than 100ml – we can react quickly to clean the top surface. The best treatment is to use a vacuum that can extract fluid. Soak the affected area with up to a litre of hot water spray on a good carpet cleaning chemical that kills the spores. Agitate with a stiff brush then leave to stand for five minutes. Then extract the water with the vac. Repeat this process to dilute the spill so the bacteria cannot build up and create both a bad smell and mould.

Smell the surface to see if you can still smell the offending spill. If so repeat the process. You now have a clean floor. It will, however, still be very damp. Ideally you should pop of your trim on your door (which holds down your carpet), lift the carpet, and air dry the area using a heater that blows hot. If you are unable to do this then the following is also OK. Close your car and start the engine, leave running and put your heater onto the floor and leave running for up to an hour.

Then open your doors and leave to air for up to three or four hours. Feel your carpet and test to see how dry it is. If needed, repeat these processes until you are satisfied that the area is dry. ............................................................................................................................

Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to call 09 4887000 to discuss. Regards, Robert & Siobhan Bonnici.

Come and try our latest wash service.

WASH WAX & GO - Only $15.00

We hand wash your car and wheels and you leave drying your car down the motorway or going home. This is a great bargain for those in a hurry and who don’t have time to do it yourself and don’t want to use a mechanical option to wash your car.

Come and see us to get your car cleaned up today...

87 Barrys Point Road, Email: Carfe.takapuna@xtra.co.nz or Phone 488-7000.

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Banking with BNZ Takapuna

BNZ changes banking in Takapuna

BNZ Store Manager Takapuna, Frank Cui.

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Banking in Takapuna has changed in a big way following the six-week refurbishment of Bank of New Zealand’s Takapuna store.

The new look store opened last month with the re-design leading the way when it comes to innovation in retail banking.

BNZ Store Manager Takapuna, Frank Cui says, “We are thrilled with our new look store and we are confident our customers are going to love the open, bright environment.”

For those who are used to banks where staff are hidden behind counter glass, the new design will be quite a surprise. The open plan layout of the store allows the staff to better interact with customers, offering a much more personal experience.

The bulky computers have been removed and replaced with the latest in slimline technology, such as flatscreens and laptops, and traditional window displays have been replaced with digital signage.

Other features include a free internet kiosk, a dedicated kids’ zone with a flat screen television, and video conferencing facilities to link small business customers with specialists in the small business hub.

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What I really like is the fresh, bright and open feel. We used to be in pokey offices or stuck behind walls, now the whole team shares a spacious open plan area and we have great meeting spaces for both staff and customers.

“What I really like is the fresh, bright and open feel. We used to be in pokey offices or stuck behind walls, now the whole team shares a spacious open plan area and we have great meeting spaces for both staff and customers,” says Frank.

The meeting areas are indeed quite special, and offer a welcome break from the traditional banking meeting. These spaces allow customers to sit side by side with the BNZ bank team members, plug in a laptop and have a relaxed chat.

“We are excited about the potential in Takapuna,” says Frank. “Takapuna is a rapidly growing and diverse retail and business community. We’re passionate about being here and are pleased to be offering something different.”

Originally from China, Frank joined Bank of New Zealand in 2003 and was previously Store Manager at BNZ Wairau Park. He has been Store Manager at BNZ Takapuna since August 2010 and loves life on the North Shore. While Frank spends the majority of his time at BNZ Takapuna he also manages BNZ’s Devonport and Meadowlands stores, as well as BNZ’s Asian banking team.

The opening hours of BNZ Takapuna remain the same, Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm so pop in and say hello to Frank and his team, 491-493 Lake Road, Takapuna. Visit: www.bnz.co.nz.

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BNZ Takapuna, 491-493 Lake Road, Takapuna. Visit: www.bnz.co.nz.

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HEALTH & FITNESS: Pilates Unlimited

THE HEALTHY CHANNEL: John Appleton

Barry Morris Vitamin G – Six years of Pilates and still loving it Pilates Unlimited Authentic Studio opened its door 11 years ago in Northcroft Street Takapuna Beach. Since that time the studio has gone from strength to strength.

There are five instructors at Pilates Unlimited including the energetic owner Carole Fraser. ited instructor Ray. Full details of Carole’s team of Barry Morris with Pilates Unlim instructors, and lots of information on the Studio, is on their excellent website.

The studio also operates as the Romana’s Pilates Training Centre here in New Zealand. Romana Pilates is the world renowned protégé of Joseph Pilates and she visited Pilates Unlimited.

Pilates Unlimited has over 200 clients who come to the studio each week.

30% of the clients are male and one of the clients, who has been with us for over six years, is retired judge and local Takapuna identity Barry Morris. During August Carole asked Barry about his active background and recent enjoyment of Pilates.

“I started playing Rugby at nine and didn’t like it as I was a big boy for my age and had to play lock,” reflected Barry. “I hated it at the time however I kept it up and enjoyed Rugby and Rowing while at Secondary school. I rowed for North Shore and played rugby while at University studying law which became my career, as a lawyer and later as a judge until I retired at age 73.

I started running at 27 informally – to the beach and back. In the early 70’s we moved to Keri Keri where we bought an orchard that had 13 acres which gave me good exercise while practicing law.

In the early 80’s we moved to Takapuna and I started the YMCA Marathon Club and I ran a number of marathons.”

“That’s right we’ve seen photos of you in action,” says Carole.

In 2005 Barry started at Pilates Unlimited and has never looked back. Ray Medemblik is Barry’s Instructor who features in the photos with Barry. Barry speaks highly of Ray’s teaching and Ray says that Barry “works hard and is an inspiration to all of us”.

“What I get out is centre core strengthening and the stretching,” said Barry when quizzed about his love for Pilates. “Flexing and lengthening of all major muscles on the basis if you don’t use it loose it!! I also walk every day which compliments my Pilates exercise. Each week I walk to and from the studio for my two sessions with my instructor Ray who takes me through my paces utilising the many pieces of Pilates equipment. There’s a great atmosphere at the studio with the instructors, apprentices and clients.

“Authentic Pilates is challenging and I will continue to practice Pilates for the rest of my life.”

Fittingly, Barry will turn 76 on September 9th – the same day of the grand opening of the Rugby World Cup tournament when the All Blacks will play Tonga at Eden Park.

For more information contact:- Pilates Unlimited, 18 Northcroft Street, Takapuna.

Phone 486-1018. www.pilatesunlimited.co.nz

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www.pilatesunlimited.co.nz 18 northcroft street . takapuna beach . phone 486 1018

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as I see it

Everyone likes a ‘freebie’ and when it comes to our health, if we had constant free access to something that had the potential to make a significant difference to the way we feel and our overall wellbeing, most of us would be pretty happy. Well there is something out there and it’s causing a stir around the world. The talk is about something that is being referred to as Vitamin G. It’s not a Vitamin which we either obtain from our food or supplements, but it works in much the same way. The G stands for ‘Grounding’ or ‘Earthing’ and obtaining Vitamin G simply involves reconnecting the body with the energy that is naturally present in the ground we walk on. By so doing we can tap into an unlimited supply of electrons.

American Cardiologist Dr Thomas Levy who is widely acclaimed for his research on Vitamin C says “without exception every process that requires or produces energy is dependent on electron movement or flow. In fact the health status for all living organisms is determined by overall electron flow – Good electron flow = healthy energetic long life – Poor electron flow = low energy and disease – No electron flow = death.”

I first read about ‘Grounding/ Earthing’ early in 2010 when another American Cardiologist Dr Stephen Sinatra devoted most of his monthly newsletter to it. His comment “The benefits of ‘Earthing’ are so profound that I believe it may be the greatest health discovery of our time” got me thinking that I should really look into this. The discovery started out with shoes in 1993 when Clint Ober a pioneer in Cable Television had noticed that almost everyone was wearing synthetic- soled shoes. He wondered if it might be a problem for people if they were insulated from the naturally occurring electrical charges in the Earth’s surface. The ‘snow’ (electromagnetic interference) that was common on TV screens prior to the introduction of Cable TV disappeared as a result of ‘earthing’ the ‘Cable’. Clint’s curiosity led him to conduct an experiment on himself which involved using a conductive form of duct tape which he laid on his bed in a grid form. He then ran a wire to the outside to an ‘earthing’ rod buried in the ground. He lay down on the bed and the next thing he knew it was morning – the best night’s sleep he had experienced in years. Clint repeated the experiment with the same result and in addition he began to notice a significant decrease in pain that he had lived with for many years.

I can recall my early years at primary school when we didn’t wear shoes and somehow we didn’t come down with the colds and illnesses that are now so prevalent. Today there is hardly a pair of feet not fitted out with fashionable brands of walking shoes and ‘trainers’. We have all lost contact with the Earth.

At one time it was believed that the Earth is neutrally charged but it’s now known that it has a negative charge. This is very important for us because damaging free radicals that rob electrons from ‘us’ are positively charged. By simply re-connecting ourselves with the Earth we have an opportunity to enhance electron flow and thus minimise the potential for free radical damage. We take antioxidants as supplements for exactly the same reason.

Humans evolved like all animals without insulating barriers between the Earth and our feet. The soles of our feet are extremely sensitive due to a high concentration of nerve endings and because nerve tissue is electrically conductive, it’s not difficult to understand why it’s so easy for us to tap into the Earth’s limitless supply of electrons.

For me now it’s shoes off as much as possible, on the grass on the beach, on the roads and I’m planning to earth my bed. It’s very simple, totally safe and absolutely free.

Contact: John Appleton, Email: appletonassoc@xtra.co.nz Telephone 489-9362, Online: www.johnappleton.co.nz

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Why does your car need Anti-freeze/Coolant?

It is important that your vehicle is regularly maintained and serviced. With two AA Auto Service & Repair outlets conveniently located on the North Shore you have no excuse for not having a regular programme of care for your vehicle.

These AA-backed outlets – one on Lake Road on the way to Devonport, and the other at Wairau Park in Glenfield – are set up to provide value-formoney vehicle servicing, and you don’t have to be an AA member.

An example of maintaining your vehicle is ensuring it has sufficient Anti-freeze/Coolant. A common mistake is that people think they don’t need Anti-freeze in Auckland as it doesn’t get cold enough.

We are certainly lucky in this respect, but Anti-freeze/ Coolant does a lot more for your vehicle than just stop the water from freezing. It rises the boiling temperature of the engine and also helps to prevent any internal rust or corrosion in the engine.

Therefore it is essential that the Anti-freeze/ Coolant in your vehicle is regularly checked and replaced. On average, it breaks down and becomes less effective in around two years or 30,000-40,000 kms. And just because the water is green in the radiator doesn’t mean that the car has Anti-freeze.

The colour is just a dye and the colour doesn’t break down.

When Anti-freeze/Coolant is not doing the job your vehicle will get Pitting Corrosion. This usually occurs

in the water tubes of the engine or heater radiator core, when for one reason or another, the coolant is prevented from protecting the system. Eventually this will lead to pitting and flaking which can block the radiator core tubes. The resulting corrosion will continue to eat into the aluminum components of the cooling system. Galvanic Corrosion is the second biggest killer of aluminum radiators. One of the main tasks of the corrosion inhibitor in the coolant is to coat the inside of components in the cooling system with a protective film to prevent this electrochemical reaction. Without this protection galvanic corrosion commences rapidly.

These problems can be eliminated easily by

having your vehicle serviced and maintained regularly.

If you are concerned about the Anti-freeze/Coolant in your vehicle then take advantage of this special offer at your local AA Auto Service & Repair outlets.

Right now they are offering a FREE Anti-freeze/ Coolant condition check and $25 OFF the price of any replacement Anti-freeze/Coolant that’s needed.

To take advantage of this offer mention it when you book your car today by calling 445-9732 (Devonport) or 443 1759 (Wairau Park).

AA Auto Service and Repair Centres... DEVONPORT - 73 Lake Road / WAIRAU PARK – Link Drive, by the roundabout.

Special offer for September at your local AA Auto Service & Repair outlets...

FREE plus...

Anti-freeze/Coolant condition check for your Vehicle.

$25 OFF

Any replacement Anti-freeze/ Coolant that’s needed.

Terms and conditions This offer is only valid at AA Auto Service & Repair stores in Auckland only. This voucher must be presented at the time of purchase to receive the advertised offer. Can not be used in conjunction with any other offer. This offer is not redeemable in part or full for cash. Offer valid until September 30th, 2011.

CALL TOLL FREE 0800 456 654 GET ONLINE @ www.aa.co.nz/autoservice

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spotlight on the takapuna markets A Piece of

Kiwiana at the takapuna Markets

Whether you’re nostalgic, they’re your favourite or its your first time in New Zealand – the items that we as Kiwis call classics are always winning treats. Always delicious, always comforting – and always a great find on a Sunday morning! Channel magazine took the time to pick out a few of the classics at the Takapuna markets.

Do you visit the Takapuna Markets? Tweet @channelmag with your great finds and photos, so that we can share them with everyone else.

Whitebait Fritters

New Zealand whitebait mixed into a fritter batter – and served warm on a piece of plain white bread with lemon (and tomato sauce if desired).

Fritters $7 each.

New Zealand Honey Mince and Cheese Pies

Flaky, butter pastry filled with rich mince and a layer of decadent cheese, makes these baked goods a must on a Sunday morning, afternoon or evening! Pies $3.70 each.

Takapuna Market Spotlight NZ CHEESE MAN

Find a variety of honey at the markets – from Manuka to thyme honey. Large pots of honey from $10-35 depending on the origin and blend.

Golden Fleece Sheepskin boots

New Zealand made sheepskin boots in a variety of styles, heights and colours. Starting at $49 for children’s boots and $89 for adult boots.

for fine nz made artisan cheeses

Stand: NZ Cheese Man Ltd. Owner: David Barley.

Products: New Zealand-made cheese.

Location: Near the Marvel Grill markets entrance.

Best Selling Product: Farmhouse Brie from Otago (previous supreme champion winner).

NZ Cheese Man focuses on New Zealand cheeses that tend not to be available at the supermarkets due to the fact that the local producers don’t make a high enough volume to sell to the large chains. It is a stand that passionately supports the grass roots of the growing cheese industry in our own country.

Looking for something unique? David recommends the Smoked Farmhouse Brie which is a brie that has been smoked in a hot smoke house with local manuka or the Walnut Cream which is a soft dessert cheese with pieces of walnut and fenugreek.

This stand is a “stand-out” at the markets due to the passion with which David provides and presents these unique cheeses. These are the best of the best – and to top it off you will be served by the best!

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New Zealand Greenstone

A range of real New Zealand greenstone carved into organic shapes, korus and tikis. Small pendants starting at $40 – with large pieces up to $200 each.

(Bone pendants begin at $20 per pendent.)

Anzac Biscuits

The epitome of Kiwi baking, these biscuits are flavoured with rolled oats, coconut and golden syrup.

the smile doctor: Dr Gilbert Stehbens

Saving Neglected Teeth We often see people who have let their regular dental checks slide.

Sometimes because of circumstances or because they seem to “feel okay”.

Unfortunately many dental conditions that can become quite advanced often have no pain. Sometimes people are aware of bleeding gums, sensitive areas or holes “that things get stuck in” but leave them because they aren’t “bad enough yet”. Some of these teeth even lead to abscesses when the bacteria present in the decay causes the nerve area (pulp) of the tooth to die. People sometimes even feel too embarrassed to get treatment.

We regularly help people who have neglected dental problems to be able to chew normally without sensitivity or pain and to smile confidently.

Should cost be a factor, your dentist can stabilise broken or decayed teeth, and you can proceed with more permanent solutions when circumstances allow.

The great news is that modern dentistry offers so many new options and possibilities we didn’t have in the past. Most broken or badly chipped teeth can be rebuilt to look as good as new... even better sometimes. White fillings, porcelain options, whitening and even laser treatment enable dentistry to not only repair and save most teeth but to enhance the appearance of them.

We regularly help people who have neglected dental problems to be able to chew normally without sensitivity or pain and to smile confidently.

The key, as always, is to visit your dentist as soon as you can to keep things easier and cheaper. For those who are feeling anxious then discuss this with your dentist and they will go over the options to help you relax or even have sedation. We have numerous patients who use oral sedation and sleep their way through appointments!

A bit like rust on a car, the sooner you start treating it, the better. ....................................................................................................................

Dr Gilbert Stehbens (The Smile Doctor) has a passion for general and cosmetic dentistry. For all enquiries, or a consultation, he can be contacted on 09 488 9050, at Killarney Dental, 62A Killarney Street, Takapuna.

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North Shore Travel Itineraries Whether you are a lifelong North Shore resident, new to the area or a visitor for RWC 2011 – there are so many reasons to get out there and discover (or re-discover) the North Shore!

The North Shore offers a peek into the quintessential laid-back Kiwi lifestyle that revolves around friends, family and the beach. We love our proximity to the beach and everything it affords us – so here is some advice (if not a reminder) of what you could be doing on this side of the bridge.

The Scenic Route Start your adventure in an idealic fashion via the Fuller’s Ferry to the Devonport Wharf to take in the amazing views of the Shore from the harbour. Walk along the Devonport Promenade to capture stunning photos of Auckland until you reach North Head – an old defence fort with a complex set of tunnels, guns, searchlights and other fortifications – a fascinating area to explore with spectacular views of the Hauraki Gulf. Bus into Takapuna in order to enjoy the coastline walk from Takapuna Beach (starting at the campervan park on the beach) to Milford being sure to snap many photos of Rangitoto Island. When you are done – be sure to grab fish and chips from Milford to enjoy on the beach as you deserve it!

The North Shore Experience To have a true North Shore experience, start you day with a walk on the beach. As you finish your walk, stop to have breakfast at a café with a view – try Takapuna Beach Café if you are in the area! With your new found energy, take up a paddle boarding lesson with Stand Up South Pacific on Takapuna Beach. In the afternoon, enjoy a coffee and some shopping along Victoria Road in Devonport before heading to the Rugby Fan Zone on Hurstmere Road for drinks. Finish your iconic day with dinner at a local BYO restaurant and a bottle of New Zealand wine.

The Life of Luxury

The Hospice Scent to Remember The Annual Hospice “Scent to Remember” Rose is available now.

Cultivated especially for Hospice, this beautiful rose produces fragrant peach coloured blooms and flowers from November to June.

Only $30 per plant with all proceeds helping to support the terminally ill and their families on the North Shore.

Purchase your Scent to Remember Rose from: Kings Plant Barn – 1 Forrest Hill Road, Forrest Hill Link Drive Hospice Shop – 7 Link Drive, Wairau Park Or contact Lynn on 09 486 1688

Nothing says luxury like the decadence of a French pastry at either La Tropezienne or La Boulange. Once your tummy is full, stop by Lucy and the Powder Room at The Department Store in Takapuna for a beautiful spa treatement.

Then shop for a Karen Walker souvenir located just downstairs!

Need more retail therapy? Head to Devonport to shop the wares at Caroline Sills and Wallis. And hold off the hunger with local treats - Devonport Chocolates. If after this you are still tired – then Bliss Relexology and a blow wave and bubbles treatment at OSCAR & CO. are a must. Finish your day of luxury with fine New Zealand wines at Pinot Plus wine bar followed by an exquisite dinner at the new Thyme restaurant in the Spencer Byron.

Are you out and about? Be sure to Tweet @channelmag feedback and pictures of your North Shore explorations!

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The channel Cafe guide

LATIN LARDER

Latin Larder is one of our fantastic cafes with outstanding service and fantastic food.

All food is made fresh daily and we also offer an offsite catering service.

New Spring menu coming soon!

Check out our Facebook page.

latin larder

cafe of the month

TUESDAY TO SUNDAY 6.30am-3.00pm 170 HURSTMERE ROAD, TAKAPUNA PH: 489 5563

DEVONPORT STONE OVEN

Iconic Devonport landmark cafe the Devonport Stone Oven is completely self sufficient. Everything they offer is made on premise with nothing being brought in. They even have their own unique blend of coffee. There are lots

TEA TOTAL CAFE

It’s always TEA - TIME

SUMO SALAD, TAKAPUNA

Nous sommes plus que juste des Salads. Toute la journée petite déjeuner et le meilleur Café, le gourmet a grillé le sandwich, enveloppes de salade, longs pains et

Altura CafÉ

of gluten free products available with more options being introduced all the time.

Generous servings for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The indoor and outdoor seating is perfect for Devonport’s climate.

Fully licensed.

OPEN 7 DAYS

6.30AM UNTIL 5.30pm.

5 CLARENCE STREET, DEVONPORT PH: 445 3185 Come in to view our selection of KIWI Blend Teas, which are the perfect gift for overseas visitors or to send overseas.

Tea Total also have a Tea Wall to blend your very own selection of your favorite Teas.

The benefit of Loose Tea is the wonderful flavor so come in to visit Tea Total & peruse your selection of the finest loose leaf tea.

Gift baskets are also available.

Mon - Fri 8.30am - 4.00pm

Sat & Sun 8.30am - 3.00pm 87 Kitchener Road, Milford.

PH: 486 5291 Email: Teatotalcafe@yahoo.co.nz

Verdict Café and Restaurant

naturellement salads.

Internet libre sur demande (Les conditions s’appliquent)

PH: 489 4000. 12 Huron Street, Takapuna. www.verdict.net.nz

Lundi – vendredi

7.30 am – 7pm Week-end 8am – 7pm 67 HURSTMERE ROAD, TAKAPUNA PH: 489 7866 Email: takapuna@sumosalad.co.nz

The food and menu is typical of New Zealand café culture and ticks all the right boxes, catering to busy workday breakfasts and lunches during the week, while on weekends it turns into a popular, lazy brunch spot.

Mon - Fri 7am - 4.30pm

Sat 8am - 4pm.

23 Douglas Alexandra Parade, Albany. PH: 448 1416 www.alturacoffee.co.nz

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Monday/Tuesday 7am - 3pm Wednesday to Friday 7am till late Saturday/Sunday 8am till late

The Verdict is In Last month Channel launched the 1st Buy Local campaign, an initiative aimed at supporting our local businesses and all the good things that are happening here on the Shore.

This month’s Eating Out Takapuna feature restaurant epitomises that ethic.

Verdict Café and Restaurant has only been open for four months but in that time has shown it truly is one of the good things happening here on the Shore that we should be supporting.

Located in the old court building at 12 Huron Street, Verdict has taken that location and run with it as a theme, obviously evidenced in its name, but also in its menu and iconography.

The menu is simple, traditional, but with a slight twist or something original in each dish that makes them special.

It helps that everything is baked and made on site, which is great for the cakes, slices and daytime café culture that Verdict caters too.

It’s even better for the burgers, which are made on freshly baked focaccia bread.

For example, the Al Capone gourmet burger is made with one of those beautiful focaccia’s, topped with seared scotch fillet, balsamic beetroots,

The channel Cafe guide torpedo bay cafe Torpedo Bay is now offering High Tea, Monday to Friday from 11am - 4pm, come along for dainty sandwiches, scones with cream and jam and other mini savoury & sweet delights.

TIGER COFFEE, TAKAPUNA Tiger Coffee; the great café – great coffee and service - the showroom for the amazing range of superautomatics - the workshop for the servicing of your home machines and now THE BEAN HUT and ASTRA PRO - get a blend

TOASTED ESPRESSO Award winning Toasted Espresso is the consummate in Boutique Coffee Roasting.

We have designed our espresso bar to be an interactive

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Enjoy all of this with either a pot of Live Loose Tea or a glass of bubbles, while taking in one of the best views of the harbour and city skyline.

(Bookings are preferred).

OPEN 7 DAYS 8AM UNTIL 5pm.

FULLY LICENSED 64 KING EDWARD PARADE DEVONPORT. PH: 021 024 79922 of coffee best suited to you, to use with the ultimate in home machines. Ask one of our great Tiger team to assist with your ultimate taste of coffee for home or the office at $10 per 250g!

Look forward to seeing you at Tiger.

Mon-Fri 6.30AM-4PM.

SATURDAY 8AM-2.30PM 18 BARRY’S POINT RD, TAKAPUNA PH: 489 3084. www.tigercoffee.com environment. Where everyone can feel comfortable, converse and feel part of the whole coffee lifestyle.

MON-FRI 7AM TIL 3.30PM

42 Barry’s Point Road, Takapuna Phone 966 6485 www.toasted.co.nz

Special Lunch

Voucher $15.00 includes

grilled field mushrooms, gherkins, mozzarella, aioli and whole grain mustard sauce. YUM! Channel’s favourite pizzas are a choice between the Jail Bird – house smoked chicken, brie, avocado, cranberry sauce, red onion relish; or Sentenced – house smoked salmon, prawns, marinated calamari, spring onions, lemon zest and harrisa sauce… we can’t decide.

There’s a lot more to the menu as Verdict caters to breakfasts, lunches and dinners, it’s a café and it’s a restaurant… make sure you try just one of the meals and you’ll be back for more.

As it’s still so new to Takapuna, and slightly off the main drag located where it is, people are only just starting to discover the good food and atmosphere that is available here. There is a real welcoming, fun, laid back but still a little upmarket feel to the café and restaurant.

There’s a courtyard out the front and a good amount of space inside that has been designed tastefully, making this the perfect spot for events and functions or a few after work drinks and pizzas with friends.

From 4 - 6 Wednesday through to Friday the Verdict happy hour is the best in town, with $4 Heinekens and $5 house wines.

So make sure you take the time to pop in and say hello to owners Wazim and Pranay, try some of the great food and freshly baked treats, take advantage of the drink specials and support a new, local business… 1st Buy Local!

complimentary glass of House Wine, Juice, Soft Drink or Coffee.

Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch & Dinner.

Mon-SUN 8.30AM-3PM.

TUES-SAT 8.30AM-LATE 3 Northcroft street, takapuna Ph: 489 8615 www.buffalobarandgrill.co.nz

Manuka Cafe, DEVONPORT

Devonport’s iconic Manuka Café has undergone fantastic renovations and expanded to take over the next-door shop. Along with the new look and size they will be serving great draught

beer - Gold Medal Winning MATA MANUKA ALE. Come down and enjoy the new renovations and the great environment Manuka provide for the perfect afternoon beer.

Open 7 days.- breakfast, lunch & dinner.

49 Victoria rd, Devonport.

PH: 445 7732 www.manukarestaurant.co.nz

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Public artwork unveiled at Smales Farm Station Smales Farm Busway Station was the scene of a joyous unveiling as around 50 people gathered to celebrate the completed installation of a sculpture that is the result of a $35,000 public art competition.

The public art competition was commissioned by Smales Farm to create a permanent artwork depicting and celebrating the history of Smales Farm as a transport hub on the North Shore. Professional art curator Rob Garrett led the judging of proposals submitted by 20 artists.

New Zealand modern minimalist artist Gill Gatfield won the competition with her entry ‘Silhouette’, which is carved from a single giant slab of black granite.

Photo: Nikki Davidson

The winning sculpture now occupies a prominent position adjacent to the Smales Farm Busway Station, which is located on the corner of Shakespeare and Taharoto Roads on Auckland’s North Shore. Smales Farm has been at the centre of the development of transport on the North Shore since 1898, when the farm grazed horses used for the first coach service in the area. This coach service was run from the site of the present day Smales Farm Bus Station, which used to be called Smales Corner.

Greg Smale spoke on behalf of the Smale family at the unveiling, which occurred in high winds on Auckland’s first day of snow since 1939. He said the judging panel had no preconceived ideas as to what the winning work would look like, but one proposal stood out from the others as a superb, elegant and imaginative response to the special history of the site.

“Gill Gatfield’s ‘Silhouette’ won because the work is outstanding, and expresses a clear and strong connection to this site and its history,” he said.

Photo: Ursula Cranmer

Auckland Transport’s Northern Busway Stations Leader, Anthony Blom, said the artwork installation was the fruit of a successful partnership between Smales Farm, Council and Auckland Transport.

“It is wonderful to have public art in a major infrastructure project like this one,” he said.

Lead judge Rob Garrett said the artwork had helped to create a sense of destination in a place that was a threshold of arrivals and departures.

“Very often these kinds of facilities can be anonymous; you could almost be in any country. Smales Farm, Auckland City and Auckland Transport have tried to create a distinctive place,” he said.

“The panels inside the station detailing the site’s history, and the sculpture itself are all part of that. The Silhouette work was made specifically for this location, and gives the place a memorable personality,” said Rob Garrett.

Artist Gill Gatfield said she was told early on that Silhouette was an impossible project. The piece of granite needed was unrealistically large, it simply didn’t exist. Even if it did exist in the ground, it would still be impossible to quarry as its size exceeded all normal commercial quarrying parameters.

“Art should transcend physics,” she said.

“I thank the Smale family for giving me the opportunity to make an impossible sculpture.”

Photo: Gill Gatfield

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SmalesCorner@SmalesFarm – New Zealand’s best place to work and do business

“People don’t need to understand banks, banks need to understand people.”

“At child® our goal is simple: to make learning irresistible.”

Lee Clark, Director

ASB Smales Farm branch

Banks don’t exist without the people who entrust their lives, dreams, or plans in them. It’s one thing ASB has never forgotten and it’s what drives us to be a better bank. Whether you’re just popping in to deposit some cash or sitting down with us to talk about your financial goals, we’re here to discuss and more importantly, listen. It’s not just about being a bank.

It’s about being human too.

Phone Number: (09) 448 4480 Hours: Mon — Fri 9:00am to 4:30pm ASB Bank Limited’s current Disclosure Statement is available free of charge from any branch of ASB.

“Some days you just need to escape the daily grind. Meet you there!”

Gordon Simpson, Owner

child® at Smales Farm is the highest quality pre-school available in New Zealand, setting the standard in both education and staffing.

We offer five innovative and individual learning environments, catering for all pre-school children from birth to five years. Our holistic teaching programmes use leading technology, structured learning plans, lesson evaluations and child-initiated activities.

Call us on 488 7766, or visit www.childpreschool.co.nz

“Servilles Barber is about fuss-free haircuts for the modern man who is short on time but still requires great style and a quality cut.”

Jeremy Foster-Moan, Owner

Quarry at Smales Farm was one of only two Auckland restaurants to place in the top six of the most recent Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge. The other was the Hilton. Come in and check out their great menu today! It’s the perfect place for a meal or just a quiet drink with friends, and the ultimate venue for private functions.

Servilles Barber is an extension of the Servilles philosophy to deliver a personalised service, to meet the needs of today’s busy professional men. Servilles Barber is a man’s space, simple and masculine. No bookings required, come in and enjoy Sky Sport, men’s magazines and the latest range of professional hair products.

Monday – Friday 11.30am to Late Saturday 4.00pm to Late Call us on 915 0101 www.quarrybar.co.nz

Sun & Mon closed, Tue & Fri 8.00am to 6.00pm Wed, Thurs 8.00am to 7.00pm Sat 9.00am to 2.00pm

“Ordering with SUBWAY restaurants is super easy – text, internet or in person. Great parking right outside means a no-hassle pick up.”

“The Hamper is a corner dairy, fruit shop and dry cleaning agent rolled into one.”

Peter and Jenny Zou, Owners

Daniel Noble, Manager Order on the internet, from your mobile or watch our friendly staff make your food – just the way you like it. We custom make every order: breakfast, lunch and dinner. We have excellent catering options for all sized functions, and you can collect loyalty points with SUBCARD. Open from 6.30am weekdays Text orders to jc3553 Online ordering at subway.co.nz

Convenience store ‘The Hamper’ brings unique one-stop shopping to Smales Farm. You can get anything from a pie and a bottle of coke to frozen meals, sandwiches, cakes, muffins, magazines, chocolates, groceries and personal items.

7.30am to 6.00pm weekdays 9.00am to 3.00pm Saturday Call us on 488 7070

“We offer a fabulous environment for business meetings, or just relax with wine and some exceptional food.”

“We strive for simplicity and convenience.”

Lim, Manager

Jayson Hayde, Owner

Seriously good food and coffee has seen Columbus Coffee Smales Farm build a great reputation, win industry awards and gain a loyal following of regulars. Whether you’re seated in the plush leather lounge chairs, or out in the courtyard with its piazza atmosphere, you can relax in comfort and style.

From 6.00am weekdays and 8.00am weekends.

Call us on 486 3200

“We offer world-class facilities and care 24/7 in a tranquil, calming environment.”

Mary Gordon, CEO Shorecare

Shorecare’s new accident and medical clinic is open to everyone 24/7 on a casual, walk-in basis. It provides a comprehensive range of services, including physiotherapy, X-ray and ultrasound, for the entire North Shore population.

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year.

Located on the ground floor of Sovereign House, Smales Farm.

Call us on 486 7777

“Vivo Hair Salon has now joined our Vivo Beauty Salon in Smales Farm.

If you haven’t been to Vivo Hair yet, then make the most of this fantastic introductory offer!”

Natasha Salt, Regional Manager Enjoy a style cut, colour services up to the value of $110, Goldwell conditioning treatment, plus an eyebrow shape, & eyebrow or eyelash tint – Normally valued up to $246 – now just $146!

Conditions: New clients to Vivo Hair Only Valid for beauty clients who have not had hair services before.

Hatsuhana at Smales Farm bridges the gap between East and West.

It’s a friendly and welcoming sushi and noodle bar where you can depend on getting the freshest fish and the tastiest noodles. This is deceptively simple cuisine, saluting the centuries-old methods used by the very best sushi shops and chefs in Japan and China.

Monday – Friday 10.00am to 3.30pm Call us on 488 0210

“Shorecare Pharmacy at Smales Farm is open from 8.30am until 11.00pm every day.”

Bryan Rowney, Director

Shorecare Pharmacy at Smales Farm sells a full range of pharmacy retail products including cosmetics, vitamins and supplements, baby products, sunscreens and sun hats, toilet bags and gifts, in addition to prescriptions and medicines. It is the last pharmacy to close on the North Shore every night.

Shop 8, Q4 Building 8.30am to 11.00pm seven days 365 days of the year Call us on 488 0880

We look forward to seeing you down here…

ANZ Business Centre, Corinthian Drive Albany In 2011, the Smales Farm brand became ‘virtual’ with the purchase of the ANZ Business Centre.

For the first time, Smales Farm expanded beyond the geographical footprint of the Smales Farm Technology Office Park. The ANZ Business Centre is now managed by Smales Farm Management Services, in keeping with Smales Farm’s philosophy of high quality and excellent service. We’ll see you there!

“The beginner classes offer 26 poses that anyone can do.”

“We think our flamegrilled peri peri chicken is the best in the world.”

Andy Edwards, Owner

Ashwini Kumar, Owner

Bikram yoga is practiced in a room heated to just above body temperature. Practitioners enjoy a wide range of health benefits including pain relief, weight loss, improved sleep and relief from tension, stress and anger. All this, plus a more flexible body.

Nandos spicy, Portuguese-style chicken is trimmed of fat before being marinated for 24 hours and flame grilled. Have fun in your own kitchen cooking with a range of sauces, marinades and dressings that are exclusive to Nandos. Choose from East African, Thai, Moroccan and Mediterranean flavours.

Classes run 7 days a week at two Shore locations – Albany at ANZ Business Centre call 415 4902, and Glenfield at 75 Porana Rd call 444 4070. www.bikramyoganz.co.nz

Call us on 442 2044 Open 7 days 10.00am to 10.00pm

“Big boys’ toys have never been this much fun!”

“Treat yourself to an Osmosis Medi-Facial and get one FREE.”

Simon Lambert, Manager

The Face Place Albany

Hobby City has a huge specialist range of kitsets and models, including trains and radio controlled planes, cars and helicopters.

The speed, power and manoeuvrability of today’s radio controlled models is simply extraordinary – come and pay us a visit.

The Face Place focuses on facial rejuvenation treatments including BOTOX®, dermal fillers and rolling, microdermabrasion and Medi-facials which provide natural looking results that help you look and feel great! Phone us now and mention this ad to give your skin a treat, leaving it refreshed and revitalised: you’ll be glad you did!

Call us on 441 2505 Open Mon – Fri 9.30am to 6.00pm Sat 9.00am to 5.00pm Sun 10.00am to 5.00pm

“We specialise in men’s haircutting and colouring in a male environment.”

Jackie Warren, Manager

Call us now on 415 0520 www.thefaceplace.co.nz

“We serve Yum Cha 7 days a week, or try our famous Peking Duck.”

Connie Ng, Owner

Want to look sharp this weekend? Then come and get your hair cut at everyguy – the salon for guys. No appointment necessary, just come when it’s convenient for you and enjoy Sky TV, Xbox and Playstation.

Call us on 414 4026. (No appointment necessary.)

Open 7 days. Mon 10.00am to 5.00pm Tues & Thurs 10.00am to 7.00pm Wed 9.00am to 7.00pm. Fri 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Sat 8.30am to 3.00pm. Sun 10.00am to 2.00pm.

North Sea Village is a Chinese restaurant that specialises in food from the Southern half of China. It uses only Southern Chinese chefs, so the flavours are authentic. The Peking Duck is so good, it has its own loyal following. Live seafood is also a speciality – including paua, clams and crayfish.

Call us on 441 3332 Mon – Fri 10.30am to 10.00pm Sat and Sun 9.00am to 10.00pm

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Lisa Noonan: Youthworx Director, North Shore

Empowering Our Youth North Shore’s youth orientated charity and support network has appointed a new director, Lisa Noonan.

Lisa graduated with an Honours degree in law from the University of Auckland in 2001 and has a broad background of legal experience in intellectual property, with particular expertise in the film/television sector. Passionate about social change, Lisa also works with not-for-profit organisations to assist with legal advice, research and project/relationship management and has recently commenced postgraduate studies in not-for-profit management. Channel caught up with her to discuss some of her aspirations and goals for the future of youth group and its place in our community.

What is your new role and associated responsibilities at YouthworX? YouthworX exists to support the North Shore youth sector, as an umbrella organisation, and a network for all youth service providers, clubs, organisations and the people who work with our North Shore young people.

My role as Director is to: • Connect, empower and promote a cohesive North Shore youth sector, working with young people, organisations that work with young people, relevant Auckland Council staff and government ministries.

• To direct YouthworX in alignment with its strategy, vision and kaupapa.

Tell us a little bit about your career - what is your experience and where were you working previously?

My background is a predominantly legal one, having practised as an intellectual property lawyer for the past ten years. However, I have been looking for meaningful new challenges outside the law for some time, and accordingly have been consulting in the not for profit sector for the past three years. I have worked for a variety of organisations managing projects, researching, and preparing funding proposals. Every role has been different, and I thrive on the variety and challenge, and the satisfaction of contributing to social change. What I have enjoyed the most about working in the community is the communications and relationship management. I love meeting new people and creating and fostering relationships.

What was it that attracted you to YouthworX and this position?

I was looking for a community focused role where I could pour my energies into directly making a positive impact on the lives of young Aucklanders. I am passionate about empowering young people and working alongside them to achieve their goals. I knew of YouthworX and felt their mission and values aligned perfectly with mine, so knew we would be able to achieve great things together.

Where do you see YouthworX’s role is in our community?

YouthworX’s role is to help develop a positive North Shore youth culture for our young people (12-24 years) and to help identify and address relevant issues and trends. Our purpose is to create cohesion, collaboration and connection within the youth sector and the young people of the North Shore – through unity we can create the most supportive environment for young people to develop in New Zealand. We work to empower, promote and support organisations working with North Shore young people via information and communication, resources, network meetings and forums and advocacy. We also encourage North Shore young people to actively contribute in the decision-making processes and to be linked as influential participants and leaders into their communities.

What is your vision for the future of the organisation?

Our current vision is a cohesive North Shore youth sector. Through connecting, empowering and supporting, YouthworX will collaboratively strengthen and support the North Shore youth sector. As an independent organisation, YouthworX sits alongside our young people and the people working with them who identify themselves as contributing to “youth development”, for example, Youthline. In the future our vision is to extend beyond this to include and target all people and organisations working with young people, for example, McDonalds.

We will shortly be embarking on a strategic planning session to make YouthworX sustainable and ensure we maintain a long-term presence in the youth sector.

What has been the biggest challenge so far and what do you predict will be the biggest challenges going forward?

As with the majority of not-for-profit organisations, funding is our main challenge. We receive an operational grant from the Auckland Council, but need to raise additional funds so that we can embark on exciting and meaningful projects and research activities that involve young people and their local communities and contribute to social change.

We are constantly striving to better serve our community and to engage more effectively with our North Shore young people.

What is your ultimate goal that you hope to achieve as the YouthworX Director?

To actively support and promote youth participation projects (direction and planning alongside young people) and to create safe social and recreational youth activities and environments, for example a “youth zone” drop in centre that provides a safe haven for our young people to “hang out”.

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Sweet Inspiration

- Top Tips for spring from the Chelsea Flower Show

For anyone in need of fresh ideas for their gardens this spring, the Chelsea Flower Show - an event held during the northern spring - is as inspirational as it comes. Unitec landscape design lecturer Penny Cliffin was lucky enough to be at the show in May, and offers Channel Magazine readers her top tips for home gardens, from the most fabulous flower show in the world.

When I arrived, amid scenes of slightly strung out exhibitors racing against the clock, I must admit, there was a moment when I wondered if the Chelsea Flower Show would live up to its reputation.

As a judge at Ellerslie and Hampton Court flower shows, as well as North Shore’s annual Home and Garden Show, I was familiar with the passion, hard work and creativity of the gardeners and landscape designers who take part in these Penny Cliffin events. So how would the most famous show of them all measure up?

By the time the gates opened, the glitz, the glamour, the excellence of design and sheer extravagance of the event absolutely left me in no doubt. This was the Chelsea garden experience I had heard so much about, and I was happy to join in the general sense of awe and pleasure.

Among my favourite exhibitions was the Monaco Garden, designed by former Ellerslie exhibitor Sarah Eberle, which sported a full-size mosaic swimming pool with glass sides.

Diarmuid Gavin’s pink pod, which had to be lifted up and suspended in the air with an industrial-scale crane, was also spectacular, if rather impractical for the average garden.

The level of polish, the huge media contingent - and the sight of Gwyneth Paltrow walking catwalk-style through one of the gardens - are among my lasting memories of the show.

And while it may not be possible in everyone’s situation to replicate the exhibitions, to my mind, there were still plenty of ideas and trends on display to provide oodles of inspiration for people to try out in their home gardens.

Roof and wall gardens One of the strong trends I saw was the inclusion of ecological values in the design of the gardens. Many of the Chelsea gardens featured a green roof, or green walls, or both, which looked something like the new green wall in the Britomart East building, in downtown Auckland.

As well as being attractive, and a bit different, the green layer reduces the need for air conditioning in a building, and reduces rain water run-off to storm water systems. Birds and insects will also find habitat in these green surfaces.

Insect houses A number of gardens this year showcased insect homes, as shown in the picture of the B&G Garden. The idea here is to create something like a decorative woodpile, which provides both visual enjoyment and a habitat for insect life to hide, nest and feed.

Garden Sculpture Chelsea really goes to town with decorative elements to add to your garden. My favourites at this year’s show were a well-sited herd of ephemeral, wispy wire horses galloping through wildflower meadow plantings. a range of giant-scaled, blue glass flower heads, and lines of poetry suspended amongst planting, as part of the literature-inspired garden section.

Green foundations The secret to many Chelsea gardens is the strong foundation of greenery, which the flashy highlights are set against. Our own Xanthe White demonstrated this principle perfectly with her garden. The purples of the glorious maples and flowering perennials in Xanthe’s Tamata Nursery Garden contrasted fabulously with the green wall backdrop. Green is a restful colour - our eyes are tuned to see it most easily and accurately in the spectrum of colour wavelengths. Even the Queen liked it, and chatted to the team before the grand opening event.

Finishing touches Chelsea Flower Show is the epitome of ‘good grooming’ in the garden world. Every square

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centimetre of soil is covered with plant material and there is not a planter bag in sight. Plants are grown for the show, and nurseries often take orders for a year or more in advance to have the plants looking perfect. Some plants and bulbs in particular are even refrigerated or brought on in a hot house to ensure they are flowering for the show.

Special events If you have a big event planned for your garden more than a year in the future, you could take notes about what is flowering around that time in your garden, and other gardens nearby, which you can add for your big event. Of course annuals and flowering perennials can be added at the last minute, but it is always more satisfying (and cheaper) to have foundational plantings doing most of the work for you.

auckland council with George Wood 107 GEORGE WOOD is a North Shore ward councillor on the new Auckland Council.

The former three-term mayor of North Shore City lives in Forrest Hill with wife Myra.

Riots, transport, social media, graffiti...

London Riots The recent rioting by young thugs, hoodlums and criminals in London and other English main centres is a real wakeup call to Governments and local councils in other cities around the world. Many Aucklanders will recall the 1984 Queen Street riot, which started off when an “end of year” free concert for youngsters got out of control.

As leaders in our community Auckland councillors have a huge responsibility to ensure that people do live in an environment where hope for the future does exist. Unemployment levels across the Auckland region has increased for all ages to 7.9% whereas the average across the whole country is 7.2%.

Finding work for people I appreciate isn’t a core function of Auckland Council but we can help in providing an environment where businesses and the overall economy are able to grow. Getting people into work so they get a weekly pay packet does wonders for community well being.

Public Transport Experiences When elected to Auckland Council I decided that I would try out the public transport system on a regular basis. I am now hooked, like so many other North Shore people, and most of the times now leave my car at home. As a councillor it is a great way to also get first hand knowledge of the pitfalls in the system. I can leave my home at 8.20am, walk to the Sunnynook Bus Station and be at a meeting at the Auckland Town Hall by 9am.

This last week I’ve been out to Manurewa on the train for a 9am meeting; the journey taking 80 minutes from my home to the meeting venue. Yes, there is the inconvenience of having to plan the journey (I use the MAXX on line journey planner) but I am very impressed with the improvements in the service across the Auckland region.

Must say that I was also very pleased to hear Murray Deaker saying that he

is a convert to using the bus in traveling to Eden Park from Takapuna for major rugby fixtures.

Facebook and Twitter People keep saying that you should never post anything on Facebook or Twitter that you would not want in the news media. For about the last year I have been a regular follower on Twitter and Facebook, which I find intriguing communications systems. The fact that one can easily post photographs onto Facebook is a wonderful way of trying to explain issues and happenings to a wider audience.

Recently the NZ Herald had a story that had comments partly sourced from my Facebook page. It really proved the point that you have to be so careful not to get carried away but it also illustrated the power of this new social media. I have Twitter connected to my Facebook page, which means that any tweets I post are automatically posted onto my Facebook homepage.

Graffiti Cleanup I am really proud of the work that is being done to clean up graffiti across the Auckland region. This is the coming together of lots of people; especially volunteer groups to eradicate graffiti as it happens. The old adage that taggers loose heart if their tags go the next day is really working. I have traveled on both the southern and western rail lines recently and am really impressed with the improvements.

At the meeting of the Community Safety Forum, which I chair, in February we decreed to get tough on graffiti right across the Auckland region. Then in June an excellent document and plan was developed by representatives of the Auckland Council graffiti project in association with KiwiRail, the Department of Corrections and Ministry of Justice. The results achieved to date are excellent and the rail corridors are looking far better.

Welcome to the classroom Garden Design short course now available at Unitec’s Northern campus Unitec’s short course in garden design provides an inspirational introduction to landscape design for the home garden.

The course will provide you with all the information you need to create thriving planting schemes, understand all the latest garden design ideas, explore the creative process of designing and will expand your professional knowledge of gardens and gardening.

Eight week courses are now available at the new Northern Campus in Albany starting in October.

To find out more or to enrol go to: » www.landscape.unitec.ac.nz » 0800 10 95 10

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108 Business spotlight: Impact Interiors & Construction OFFICE FIT-OUTS

HOSPITALITY

RETAIL

Making an IMPACT

on the Shore and beyond

Bryce Beauchamp.

RETAIL

Bryce Beauchamp at the refurbished Aon Takapuna offices in Fred Thomas Drive.

HOSPITALITY

If Impact Interiors & Construction haven’t made an impact on you yet, they probably will soon. Or it might be that they have made an impact on you but you just don’t know about it.

Impact Interiors is a Takapuna based business that’s responsible for fitting out the interiors of offices, retail shops as well as bars and restaurants. So there is a good chance you have probably appreciated their fine work in the past without knowing it was theirs.

Recent projects have included Aon Takapuna offices in Fred Thomas Drive (for new owners Smales Farm); The Crib Bar (Ponsonby); Skin Institute (Ponsonby) Johnson & RETAIL Johnson Medical (Mt Wellington); Servcorp offices in the Vero building (City); Shieff Angland Lawyers (City); Auckland Eye at Apollo Health (North Shore). They also undertake a number of projects annually for XLN Design, AMP, Kiwi Income Property, Hampton Jones, Ignite and DNZ Property to name a few.

Impact Interiors & Construction is owned by the husband and wife team of Bryce and Dayna Beauchamp.

They started the business almost a decade ago. Bryce has over 20 years experience in the interior fitout business.

They employ 20 plus skilled trades people.

“We specialise in high quality commercial fitouts and are hugely proud of what we do,” said Bryce Beauchamp when we visited him in mid-August. “Our work is top-end and includes the full contract service, from design and consents through to project management, construction and installation. Our clients appreciate the fact that while we will never be the cheapest we will always be right up there in quality and service. What we do is all about excellence and repeat business.”

The business has grown so much that they are about to move to a new building at the bottom of Barry’s Point Road

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– number 74 – right by the motorway. This was previously occupied by 2001 Wetsuits. This building, which is highly visible from one of the busiest intersections in the country, is being completely refitted to house the growing Impact Interiors & Construction business.

Impact has also recently added a commercial painting division which is going great guns, having painted Unitec last summer, Real Foods and the Highland Park Shopping Centre as well as other major contracts in the commercial field. You can contact Mark 021 627 321 at any time for a free quote on your upcoming painting project.

“We will also have two very sunny and funky offices, 30 and 45 square metres respectively, available to lease at our new building,” adds Bryce. “They are all fully wired with air conditioning and ready to move into. These will be professional offices that will share our meeting room and kitchen/breakout facilities. There is also plenty of parking on site. It’s a great location. Real close to the City but still on the right side of the bridge.”

Bryce and Dayna Beauchamp have four children and live in the Narrowneck area. They love living and working on the Shore. Their weekends these days are busy as the two oldest children are hot ATV Motocross riders (there are two boys aged six and nine and twin girls aged three). The oldest, Zac, won the North Island Club and New Zealand ATV Mini’s national titles in the under eight 50cc class last year. In early November the boys will be competing in the Impact Interiors & Construction sponsored 2011 New Zealand ATV Champonships at Fells Farm, Kaukapakapa (visit: www.aatv.co.nz). ...........................................................................................

Contact Bryce Beauchamp (021 427 220) at Impact Interiors & Construction, 74 Barrys Point Road, Takapuna. Phone 488-7220.

Email: bryce@impact-interiors.co.nz.

110 Community News: Centennial Park Bush Society

Centennial Park Bush Society Chairman

Dr. Richard Hursthouse.

Nurturing Nature for the Next Generations

Richard Hursthouse and the Centennial Park Bush Society

While the North Shore is renowned for its beautiful beaches, Mother Nature also gave us the gift of bountiful flora and fauna. One man inherently aware of this gift is Dr Richard Hursthouse, a Brown’s Bay GP and Chairman of the Centennial Park Bush Society. We spoke to Richard about his involvement with the Society, and what we can do to protect and nurture our parks, our forests and our own backyards.

Richard moved to the North Shore in 1985. He has been involved in the Campbell’s Bay Centennial Park Bush Society since then, accepting the position of Chairman seven years ago. Established in 1976, the Society relies heavily on volunteers to carry out restoration of the 28-hectare Campbell’s Bay forest, located on Beach and Rae Roads. Richard says tasks include reducing invasive weeds, fostering and planting native plants, carrying out track maintenance and raising community awareness. Weekly working bees on a Wednesday and one weekend per month see devoted volunteers giving our native bush a helping hand. Several nature trails run through the forest, great for a quiet stroll or a family walk, and the opportunity to really appreciate the work the Society is doing.

“The best gifts Mother Nature has given the North Shore are our beautiful blocks of bush, fantastic beaches, stunning harbour and impressive volcanic remnants,” Richard says. “We need to look after these better.”

Other areas of the North Shore are also benefiting from Richard’s love of the outdoors. The Tuff Crater in Northcote is undergoing a restoration project under Richard’s guidance as Chair of the North Shore Branch of the Forest

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and Bird Society.

He also played an important part in establishing the Campbell’s Bay School Community Forest. This fabulous resource on the school’s property educates the younger members of our community about forest restoration and preservation, and enables their active participation with planting and weeding.

Richard says we need to get to know our native plants and wildlife, and our own backyards are a great place to start. “’To know it is to love it’ is one of my favourite expressions, which I think is really true,” Richard says.

“Those of us who know the bush really well are fiercely protective of it.”

Richard says we need to be aware of the threats to our native bush and to do our best to limit their impact. “The main threats are introduced plants that have become invasive, such as privet, ginger, tradescantia and moth plant. The others are cats, rats, possums and stoats that are killing our birds.

We should try to control these around our properties, and make sure moggie is well fed and inside at night.”

If you’re looking for a native plant for your own garden, Richard highly recommends the wharangi. The plant has yellow green flowers and deep green glossy leaves that have a citrus scent when crushed. “It’s a lovely native shrub which makes an excellent plant for the small garden – and it’s totally underused!” .....................................................................................................................

If you are interested in finding out more about the Centennial Park Bush Society or would like to volunteer, contact them on bushsoc@gmail.com

5 Favourites on the shore

THE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT with Shane Cortese

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Favourites Band and Entertainment Booking

on the Shore Murray Blair

This month Prestiege Real Estate’s Murray Blair shares his many favourite things about living here on the Shore.

In 1981 I was transferred to Auckland as a young policeman. In those days it was compulsory to live in the Auckland Central barracks for two years. A carload of young cops used to cross the bridge to play for Takapuna Rugby Club. As soon as I could I drifted to the North Shore flatting and then buying my first home in Northcote. I have lived here ever since.

Prior to this I spent a year at the New Zealand Police College in Trentham living in what was supposed to be temporary accommodation in World War 1. The first 19 years of my life were in Palmerston North.

1. Paper Moon in Mairangi Bay, it’s close to home in Murrays Bay and easy to meet

family and friends. I’m more of a coffee shop connoisseur and my friends would laugh if I didn’t mention my favourite coffee shops as they think I spend all my day in them, meeting clients and chatting. A few to mention would be Jam in Takapuna, Tea Total in Milford, Rhythm and Mangiamo Cafes in the Green Gables, Mairangi Bay.

2. In between real estate business you’ll find me watching my daughter play netball

for Rangitoto College at Onewa Courts and then on the sideline watching my sons play for the mighty Takapuna Rugby Club!

3. I love the coast between Murrays Bay and Campbells Bay, fun to be had on Murrays Bay wharf and great swimming beaches at Mairangi and Campbells Bays. The beaches and coastline change daily.

4. Going for a jog/walk along the coastal tracks with my wife finishing with a coffee

in Mairangi Bay, going to Les Mills, watching a good game of rugby, and of course catching up with the boys at Mac’s Brewbar or Marvel Bar in Takapuna. Start a walk/run at the new Campbells Bay bridge and work your way along the beaches and tracks until you reach Torbay; why not do it as the sunrises over Rangitoto Island.

5. In my younger days I took 18 months leave from the Police force for my OE, one

of the places I was really impressed with was Capetown, South Africa, it reminded me of the North Shore with it’s emphasis on the coastline, but it was more wild and rugged. The North Shore has been a great place for Lynn and I to bring up our family and develop a business, I love the casual no tie approach to business and the fact I have got to know so many people. The North Shore is like a village if you are good to it, it will be good to you!

Having been “managed” in the Entertainment industry for over 19 years now, including 10 here in New Zealand, I probably know better than most the advantages of dealing with reputable management and the benefits that offers to both the client and Artiste.

The Internet has changed the way the corporate sector does business and this has of course affected the way people can be tracked down on the Internet. I am often asked directly about “Class of 58” or interest in hosting events directly. I will take the initial enquiry and then feed it back through to my management at the time where a reasonable investment is being made by the client and contracts have to be drawn up properly. By taking this away from me it allows me to focus entirely on the event at hand without the distractions of travel arrangements, invoicing, and contracting etc.

I can understand that the clients would believe that they could get a cheaper rate by going direct as its widely believed that agencies or management put there fees on top. Now any artiste worth their salt would be charging the same fee as what you get if you went through their representation. The paying of commission by me to management is small (tax deductible) change, in order to be relieved of the responsibities of administration.

Unfortunately in the Entertainment business and in particular with working bands there have been cases of unscrupulous middlemen “clipping a ticket” before reaching the management or reputable agency.

Well established Local man Graham Mushett has recently set up www.bandsdirect.co.nz. It allows the consumer to search for a band and be put directly through to the management or agency of choice without going through a middleman. In theory it’s a great idea as not only will it knock out the middleman, it will also be a strong advertising board for the act yet to find good reputable management or agencies.

If you are looking for a band to play your celebration, log on and have a look at the range of categories Graham has already secured.

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112 The pumphouse theatre: What’s On

Hairy Maclary

by Lynley Dodd at The PumpHouse Theatre

“Out of the gate and off for a walk went…………….”

Hairy Maclary

Ask any Kiwi child of a certain age and most parents for that matter to finish the sentence above and you’d no doubt have a near perfect success rate, so ingrained is Lynley Dodd’s beloved little dog into New Zealand culture.

With Hairy Maclary, the internationally acclaimed New Zealand children’s author has achieved what most authors can only dream of; the creation of a character with such universal appeal that he is infinitely translatable across a range of age groups and cultures. A canine ‘Hairy’ Potter if you will.

The tradition of stories about personable dogs in children’s literature goes back to the dawn of recorded story-telling. Aesop’s Fables may not have originally been written for children yet Aesop’s legacy is still found on many a child’s book shelf. It’s more than 2500 years since this slave from Ancient Greece told the story about ‘The Dog and its Reflection’, a tale that has even earlier ancient antecedents, yet through the centuries this doggy story has retained appeal. Is it because the fable imparted a useful lesson or simply because dogs with their millennia-long relationship to humans are inherently so familiar to us? Maybe neither, what we do know is that although Hairy Maclary may be merely one of many hundreds of dogs to grace the pages of global literature, he’s a New Zealand dog. He’s 100% ours!

Therefore it seems only fitting that Tim Bray, New Zealand’s leading children’s theatre producer has been entrusted with the task of bringing our treasured Kiwi literary icon to life on stage.

Set designer Rachael Walker’s vision for the show is a typical New Zealand

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neighbourhood referencing some of the gorgeous illustrations by Lynley Dodd which will form the charmingly familiar backdrop to the fur-covered cast.

Our fluffy hero Hairy Maclary is played by Sarah Houbolt, an engaging performer with a wealth of circus experience. All cast members have been auditioned in the knowledge that certain level of fitness is needed to perform as dogs (and cat) so audiences can expect lots of physical action up on stage in Tim Bray’s detailed stage adaptation of the four-pawed characters.

Kristie Addison accompanies the action on keyboard with a new Hairy Maclary song and a signature tune for each animal composed by Christine White.

Hairy Maclary and his pack of furry friends will be resident at The PumpHouse from September for a two-week Education season and then a two-week school holidays season in October.

The PumpHouse advises Hairy Maclary fans to book early. Last year’s September/October season of Badjelly the Witch sold out before it opened, disappointing many regular patrons who couldn’t get tickets. The PumpHouse expects similarly huge demand for seats to Hairy Maclary.

This will be one of those children’s productions that is equally as appealing to adults as children. If you have no children at hand then borrow one from someone else and come along to the best show on four legs this year. Woof!

Spring has sprung By the time you read this it will be Spring but at the time of writing during the polar blast it seems hard to imagine that new baby birdlife is about to be ‘sprung’ down by the lake. The birds seem to have gone quiet of late. Trying to keep their eggs warm no doubt.

This year we’re hoping to see more baby Pukekos trotting inexpertly around after their parents. We were disappointed last year to see not one. Ducklings and cygnets are very adorable but we think baby Pukekos are by far the cutest. Like balls of black mohair wool with red pipe-cleaners sticking out the bottom they look like a child made them in a craft activity class. It’s no wonder a certain power company has tried to distract its customers from terrifying winter power bills by putting them in their ads.

What’s on at The PumpHouse

Monday, 12th September 7.00pm - 9.30pm

Ticket sales: 09 489 8360

www.pumphouse.co.nz

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Tim Bray Productions Presents Hairy Maclary by Lynley Dodd Adapted by Tim Bray. Songs by Christine White Sept 26-Oct 7 (education season - for school and early ed. centre groups) Oct 10-22 (school holidays). Daily – 10.30am & 1pm except Sundays. Running time 1 hour. All tickets $21 – no age concessions Special price tickets $16.50 for performances on Saturday 1st & Saturday 8th October.

Bookings: Ph 489 8360 or www.pumphouse.co.nz The PumpHouse Theatre (off Manurere Ave) Killarney Park, Takapuna. info@pumphouse.co.nz

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September

Pam Ayres

Diabolo Dance - Ocean Heart Friday 23rd Sept @ 7.30pm Welcome to yet another unmissable performance from Diabolo Dance Theatre.

– The Necessary Aptitude.

Pam Ayres returns to New Zealand after four-and-a-half years absence with an all new show, plus a few of the old favourites thrown in. Pam’s tour coincides with the release of her autobiography, The Necessary Aptitude, due to be released late October.

Pam Ayres burst onto our screens over 35 years ago with her amazing ability to turn the mundane things in life into something to laugh about. Pam’s stories, poems & witty sense of humour capture the audience no matter what age. No one leaves without being touched by Pam’s funny interpretation of life’s dramas.

Pam has been a writer, broadcaster and entertainer for over 35 years. In November 1975 Pam made her first TV appearance on the TV talent show, Opportunity Knocks, the “Britain’s Got Talent” TV show of its day, and this proved to be the start of an incredible career for a unique entertainer.

Pam Ayres always wanted to be a writer. After leaving school, Pam joined the civil service as a clerical assistant, a job in which she soon lost interest, and which prompted her to join the Women’s Royal Air Force. It was while Pam was in the WRAF that she developed her love of singing and acting.

On leaving the WRAF Pam set out to achieve her ambition of becoming an entertainer. By this time her poems had become a hobby, written and performed for the local folk club in Oxfordshire, to where she had returned to live and work as a secretary. In 1974, a friend arranged for her to go to the local radio station, BBC Radio Oxford, to read one of her poems. Pam’s first broadcast for Radio Oxford, in 1974, was selected for BBC Radio 4’s Pick of the Week, and subsequently repeated on the 1974 Pick of the Year programme, by which time Radio Oxford had asked Pam to return and recite some more of her poems. In 1975, after much prodding from friends, Pam decided to audition for TV’s Opportunity Knocks.

Since then Pam has appeared on many major TV shows in the UK, has had her own TV series, and filmed Christmas TV Specials in Hong Kong and Canada.

Pam’s all new show will see the return of some of the much loved favourites from past performances as well as a lot of new material that will be seen in Pam’s new DVD: PAM AYRES - WORD PERFECT, which was recorded at the Theatre Royal, Windsor in March 2011 and includes new poems, stories, and other poems not seen on DVD before.

Pam Ayres will perform one Auckland Show Only Wednesday November 2, 2011, at The Bruce Mason Centre. Pam will have copies of her book & DVD available on the night. Tickets are selling fast; get yours today to avoid disappointment www.

Tickets available from bmcentre.co.nz or Ticketmaster Ph: 970 9700.

Ticketmaster, or in person from the BMC Box Office.

Bruce Mason Centre, bringing Auckland’s Finest entertainment to the North Shore!

(09) 970 9700 Buy your tickets before 31st August to get in the www.ticketmaster.co.nz draw to meet Pam Ayres!

Ticketing fees may apply

Ticket Prices: $19.99 - $24.99 ..................................................................................

Morning Melodies - Glenfield College Monday 26th September 2011 Tickets: $4.00 ..................................................................................

October Imperial Russian Ballet Company presents “A Festival of Russian Ballet” Wednesday 26th & Thursday 27th October 2011 @ 8pm A Festival of Russian Ballet features a diverse and stunning programme in three awe-inspiring acts.

Tickets: $55 - $99 ..................................................................................

Morning Melodies - Lynn Walters Monday 31st October 2011 Tickets: $4.00

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114 MAIRANGI ARTS CENTRE: News Mairangi Arts Centre is at the heart of the cultural hub on Auckland’s North Shore. Our community art education facility is one of the largest in New Zealand. We host an ongoing programme of exhibitions in our custom designed gallery spaces. Our education programme has something for everyone. Classes, including painting, drawing and sculpture are available for adults, teenagers and children and are tutored by professional, practising artists. Our Inhouse gallery store stocks handmade art pieces made by local artists and you can book a birthday party with us for those budding young artists.

SEPTEMBER Exhibitions

September Workshops

Disconnect/Reconnect. Opens 5.30 24th August– 10th September This is a group exhibition featuring the work of Selene Simcox, Rachel Garvey and Sin Mae Chung. Disconnect/Reconnect explores social constructs and the way identity is formed, viewed and interpreted. Artists Talk: Wednesday 31st August 7 – 9pm at Mairangi Arts Centre. Free Entry. Gold Coin Donation appreciated.

Memories Unlimited – Family Stories – 2 Days with Lynn Dawson Saturday/Sunday 3rd/4th September 10am – 4pm $140 /members $130 Write stories for future generations in this exciting weekend writing workshop.

Portraiture. Opens 5pm Wednesday 14th September– 24th September Throughout history people have been captured by the power of the portrait.

Portraits can transcend the boundaries between people, giving us a sense of connection and belonging. Some, through their appeal achieve iconic status while others amuse, intrigue or move us to tears. Our Portraiture exhibition will include paintings, prints, drawings, photographs and sculpture. The exhibition is open to all artists but work will be selected for the show. If you would like to enter, deliver your work on Friday 9th or Saturday 10th September between 10am – 3pm. Entry forms are now available on the website www.mairangiarts. co.nz or phone us and we will send one to you.

Soft Stone Sculpture with Gillian Elmslie Saturday 3rd September 11am – 4pm $130/members $120 Work sculpturally in soft stone in this engaging and enjoyable workshop.

Weekend Watercolour Workshop – 2 Days with Brian Millard.

Saturday/Sunday 10th/11th September 10am – 4pm $155/members $140 Brian Millard is an Otago based watercolourist. Learn the secrets from a professional in this weekend workshop.

Calligraphy with Seung- jae Yu Saturday 10th September 10am - midday Learn to produce beautiful Chinese calligraphy characters and scripts in this dynamic workshop.

Auckland Studio Potters. 29th September – 15th October.

This is the annual exhibition of the members of Auckland Studio Potters. This impressive and inspiring exhibition features traditional and contemporary work of accomplished potters, ceramicists and sculptors.

An Introduction to Art in Acrylics with Lance O’Gorman Saturday 17th September 10am – 1pm $75/Members $70 The aim of this course is to free students up to explore the potential of acrylic painting.

Education Programme

Pictorial Devices with Ted Sherwen.

Saturday 24th September 10am – 4pm $75/Members $70 This workshop deals with composition, colour and relationship between forms of the 2-D surface.

Term 4 starts Tuesday 25th October – Friday 16th December. We will be taking bookings for Term 4 from Monday September 19th. Classes are available for children, teenagers and adults. They run throughout the day and evening then on the weekend we have a Saturday morning children’s art class and weekend workshops. You can see our programme and book online using our website www.mairangiarts.co.nz. Or contact us and we will send you a programme.

Membership There are many benefits when you become a member at Mairangi Arts Centre. For around $35 a year you will receive discounts on classes and at many art supplies stores around Auckland. You will receive a monthly newsletter, discounts from the gallery store, be able to exhibit in our annual Students and Members Exhibition and more! You can join online www.mairangiarts.co.nz or give us a call.

Mairangi Arts Centre. 20 Hastings Rd, Mairangi Bay. 09 478 2237. mairangiartscentre@xtra.co.nz. www.mairangiarts.co.nz

Val Cuthbert printmaking class

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Dan Carter Portrait by Liz Sutherland

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Inspirational Art for the beginning of Spring Lake House Arts Centre located on Barry’s Point Reserve, Fred Thomas Drive, is celebrating the coming of spring with a knock-out exhibition in the Becroft Gallery titled Chlorophyll, showcasing new glass work by a group of Auckland artists, organised by Isla Osborne.

Showing from August 29 to 11 September 2011, this exhibition tells of the first moments of spring - the smell of newly mown lawns and snowdrops. The time before cicadas hum and hills turn to scorched earth. Spring holds the promise of lazy days and gentle nights surrounded by chlorophyll.

Treasures on show include Isaac Katsoff’s jewel-like glass-forms, Kari Lindsay-Beale’s sculptural Orchids and Peter Viesnik’s lustrous dichroic glass.

Isla Osborne’s work presents a glimpse of an extraordinary microscopic world, while Frances Hanson shows eminently wearable glass and silver jewellery. These miniature works of art are interestingly juxtaposed against husband John’s cast glass sculptures.

Fiona Rennie-Schwieters’ organic sculpture almost seems to grow as you view it, while Karin Barr’s row of stem-like columns fit wood and stone perfectly against smooth cast glass. Perhaps the most intricate works in the exhibition are Stephen Bradbourne’s beautifully textured vessels. In these pieces, he composes and then fuses flat sheets of pattern before rolling and blowing the glass.

On September 13th, from 5 – 7pm, Elements opens; collaborative arts project

involving the members of new Dawn Partnership who have complex and varied needs in an arts extension project. The exhibition features tactile explorations in multiple mediums from clay, fiber to metal art. Reflecting their journey in the Cafe is a poignant exhibition of black and white photography by Emma Jansen called Through the Lens. The Galleries and Office are open daily Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm and on the weekends from 10am – 3pm. The Café is open Tuesday to Sunday from 8am, always closed Mondays. .............................................................................................................................

For more information visit www.lakehousearts.org.nz or contact the Centre on 486 4877 or email manager@lakehousearts.org.nz.

ELEMENTS The group at New Dawn explore the natural environment through art

Behind the Lens

NS Presbyterian Hospital Trust

Photographer Emma Jansen captures this journey

13 - 25 September

Opening Tues 13 Sept 5-7pm

Lake House Arts Centre 37 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna, North Shore email: manager@lakehousearts.org.nz - ph: 486 4877 - www.lakehousearts.org.nz

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116 Education: Westlake Boys High School

WBHS Runners tour South Africa It’s impossible to describe the overwhelming sense of gratification the runners felt when they boarded the plane. After two years of fundraising, working, learning and cleaning the occasional stadium, we made it with a huge amount of motivation from our coach and mentor, Mr Strydom.

On the same day we landed in Cape Town despite lost baggage and a lack of sleep, the Westlake Boys Running Squad embarked on their first race which was an X-Trail. The race tested all the runners with a total of 6km of the most extreme inclines we have ever run. Although quite sore, we made our school proud, with an overall dominance of 10 Westlake runners in the first 15 spots, whilst also taking out the top three spots. We made it a habit to run every day; be it a run on the beach, a run with a local club or a time trial. The sightseeing and cultural experience was amazing especially in the Cape Peninsula, with the breath taking Table Top Mountain. Cape Town treated us with her gorgeous summer-like weather.

Many clubs around the country gave us great runs and very special welcomes. In Johannesburg we had a further three races, two of which included a 10km race. However the most memorable was by far the Schools Cross Country race in Soweto. A cross country race which included running through (sewage) storm water; broken glass and prickles in sizes that would have deterred an elephant. We did not obtain any places in the top 10; all the top runners were barefooted Africans. Pretoria proved to be a city of rich and poor.

We were both amazed and shocked at the harsh and evident contrast between those with money and security and those with nothing which proved to be a real eye opener. In Pretoria, we also had our fair share of sightseeing. Gold Reef City provided the history of mining in South Africa and Sun City was an amazing water park. Lesedi was a cultural village where we dined on crocodile and ostrich food.

However, everyone agreed that the animals of Africa were the highlight.

Visiting Marloth and Kruger National Park were one of the most amazing experiences of our lives. Imagine waking up at 6am, to the sounds of lions roaring. Imagine going for a run, in mornings; while the air is still crisp and the frost has not yet settled. Imagine the excited faces, foggy breaths and our sounds on the gravel as we ran as a team. Picture the sight of a Giraffe crossing the road, a mere arm-length away, a warthog which scurries away after being rudely awoken by our trampling, and monkeys who stare at us curiously from the trees. Seeing a leopard in a tree, getting charged by an elephant and witnessing a pack of lions were some of our overwhelming memories which will be forever remembered.

After 3 stupendous weeks on the road, we departed African soil with mixed feelings; glad to be going home (to our own beds) and sad to leave such a culturally diverse and interesting country. It’s time to embrace reality again; school, family and friends, full of experiences and new perspectives on life. Our grateful thanks to Mr Strydom and Mr McKerrow, for this amazing trip, this once in a life time experience and for all the wonderful memories.

WESTLAKE BOYS In the community The following ten students have raised the most money this year, and Callum is the largest fundraiser of all, raising $1300 for the 40Hour Famine: Bill Ko; Shaun Drew; Brendan McKenzie; Eugene Fong; Timothy Ly; Pita Roycroft; Jefferson Wong; Wenlong Yuan; Sam Wrait; Callum Blackburn. Sam Wrait also deserves a special mention for the consistency of his fundraising efforts over the last few years, including raising $400 this year. It’s an important part of our school that we show that we care about people who need our help. Earlier this year, the school raised $20,000 to support Christchurch Boys High School families.

“Get Up and Do Some Good”, was the slogan of this years’ New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundations Pink Ribbon Breakfast Appeal. The 7th Form Hospitality students planned a morning tea for staff on the last day of Term 2 as the second part of a unit standard on planning, preparing and serving food for special occasions. They certainly did some good by raising $433.

The boys have been working hard to ensure that they planned a variety of recipes that would suit the needs of the staff as well as remain within budget and ensure that there was little wastage on the last day of term. The boys involved in the event were: Dylan Baker, Matt Dalton, Steven Lao, Jad Manalo, Dale Maritz, Aaron Marsters, E J Matic, David Mwendo, Andrei Nacario, Alex Prouse, Jason Rodgers, Jamie Williamson and Jayson Zulch.

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Wesley Jarman and Elliot Bartholomew.

Proud of our national representatives Ben Sanderson is in the New Zealand U16 Water Polo team, as is Mitchell Goff, who represented his country in the vital position of goalkeeper. Last weekend, the New Zealand team retained the TransTasman cup, beating the Queensland team 8-6 in the decisive game.

Over the July holidays a number of Westlake boys were involved in regional Hockey tournaments whilst representing North Harbour. Elliot Bartholomew and Wesley Jarman have been selected for the NZ U18 squad. They will attend a training camp in October, before a final team is selected for a test series against Australia in December.

Congratulations to Tai Webster who has just been named as a trialist for the NZ U18 3-on-3 Basketball team Ben Sanderson. to be travelling to Italy. Also, Tai has also been named in the NZ Tall Blacks 2012 Olympics extended squad - along with his brother Corey. Tai is currently meeting with the NZ Breakers about keeping him in NZ next year, rather than going to the USA. Tai Webster.

Education: Westlake Boys High School 117 Westlake Boys Sports Shorts...

Basketballers on fire

The WBHS Premier Basketball team is having a very successful season and currently stands as the 2nd place team in Auckland after the National Qualifying Tournament. After going undefeated in pool play, the boys went through to the finals with 6 wins without a loss & had won 13 games in a row in both the tournament & in the Auckland Premier competition. However, a poor finals performance meant they lost to a determined Rosmini side by 5 points.

The Junior Premiers went through the North Island Championship undefeated, once again taking out the final against an upstart Mount Albert Grammar side. The team was made up of 12 players from both the 3rd & 4th form Basketball Institute students. Lead by Jaylen Gerrand, who is in the school’s Premier team, and captained by Yaser Rezaee, the boys won their final by 17 points. This is the 4th time in a row that this team has won this tournament.

Sam Quinn with unbeaten Blues

Sam Quinn was part of the unbeaten Auckland Blues U18 side that defeated both the Hurricanes and Chiefs in their national tournament over the school holidays. Sam then re-joined our 1st XV who defeated New Plymouth Boys High School 16 - 14 to win the Quad tournament for the first time since 2001. In other Quad matches Westlake 1st XV beat Tauranga Boys 39 - 23 and lost 17 - 18 to Hastings Boys. The 1st XV lost 9-14 to Massey High in the semi-finals of the North Harbour Competition while the rest of the merit teams qualified for the North Harbour semi-finals.

Badminton title to WBHS

Congratulations to the Badminton Senior A Team who won the North Harbour league in the last week of Term 2. The team consisted of: How Shin Tsao (c); Ben Feng; Johan Lau; Derek Leung; Nicholas Yap. Remarkably, they played 16 games and won 16!

Westlake Gala Concert The combined musical groups of Westlake Girls and Boys High Schools consisting of the Symphony Orchestras, Concert Bands, Chamber groups, Big Bands, Choirs and Barbershop, have once again, performed successfully. Two Choirs were selected out of 180 for the National Big Sing Finale in Wellington ‘Voicemale’ the top Westlake Boys choir, and ‘Choralation’ our combined choir with Westlake Girls. Choralation is the only choir to have ever won the top Platinum award 2 years in a row. The boys Barbershop ‘Three and a half Men’ won the Auckland men’s Barbershop competition this year.

1st X1 Auckland Inter City Hockey final

Once again, the 1st X1 qualified for the Auckland Inter City final by beating St Kentigern College 4-0 in the semi-finals. They played Kings College in the final and lost 4-3 in a thrilling encounter. The 2nd X1 competed very well in the Auckland Inter City competition while the 3rd X1 achieved a creditable 4th position in the North Harbour 1A grade.

U17 Football World Cup

Dylan Stansfield, Rhys Jordan and Liam Anderson have recently returned from representing NZ at the U17 World Cup in Mexico.

Robbie O’Donnell shines with the bat

Robbie O’Donnell captained the Auckland Secondary Schools Cricket team on their tour to Darwin during the July holidays. Robbie led from the front, making a century and a fifty. Simon Middleton and Jordan Sussex were also part of the team who won all their games.

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WESTLAKE GIRLS IN THE UNITED STATES

Students attend World Scholar Athlete Games and World Youth Peace Summit Six Westlake Girls High School students and two staff members attended the World Scholar Athlete Games and the World Youth Peace Summit in Hartford Connecticut, USA in June.

The games were held at the University of Hartford where over 600 students from 35 countries took part in various sports, music, dance, theatre, creative writing and photography. The focus of the games is to forge friendships among future leaders and strengthen cross cultural links between young people from various parts of the world.

The games went from 26 June to 1st July and then from 1st to 4th July the World Youth Peace Summit was held. The highlight of the Peace Summit was an address by General Colin Powell, former US Secretary of State. Participants also learnt of the work being done by various individuals and organisations in the area of Social Entrepreneurship.

At the completion of the games the Westlake Girls team headed to New York for three days and were fortunate to be hosted by former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark at the United Nations. Ms Clark spent over an hour with the group explaining her role as Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and its work in addressing the UN Millennium Development Goals. She explained to the students some of the challenges that the UNDP faces as it tries to assist in areas troubled not only by drought but also by war. The group were also treated to a tour of her office and the amazing views it offered across the East river to the wider NY area.

Westlake High School students with former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark at the United Nations.; Simone Blackburn, Melissa Leitch, Sumi Park, Nathania Sum, Isy Thompson, Alice Zhuang, Julie Saikkonen and Dean Flyger.

Westlake Girls Sports Shorts...

Karate

Westlake Girls High School student Tia Tuiburelevu won gold at the National Secondary School Karate Championships held in Wellington over the holidays.

She also won gold at the Sugihara Cup held in Auckland which is an international competition including competitors from Japan, South Africa and Australia.

Tia is a member of the New Zealand Karate Development Squad.

Lauren Bennett, Britta Balzat, Sophia Lee and Sally Kim.

WGHS Winners of the NZCT Chamber Music Contest Westlake Girls Chamber Music group Geist were announced as the winners of the 2011 NZCT Chamber Music Contest.

Lauren Bennett, Britta Balzat (violins), Sophia Lee (viola) and Sally Kim (cello) were awarded the James Wallace Arts Trust Prize of $1,000 cash each, as well as the Arthur Hilton Memorial Prize of a relevant musical text for their reference in the future.

They performed Schubert’s String Quartet No.14 in D minor ‘Death and the Maiden’, and despite Britta breaking a string during the performance, the quartet played on, securing the top performing prize in the competition.

Now in its 46th year, the contest provides a unique, positive and encouraging environment where young talent and creativity is supported and nurtured. Close to 500 groups, involving more than 2000 students, entered nationwide across fifteen centres.

The National Final featured the six finalist groups in the Instrumental Performance section and a performance of the winning Original Composition.

The purpose of the Chamber Music Contest is to encourage young musicians regardless of standard or experience, to perform together and strive towards excellence. It also aims to provide an opportunity for musical activities within schools to have a link with the wider community at both a local and national level.

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Trampoline

Tia Tuiburelevu won gold at the National Secondary School Karate Championships.

Kiera Greenacre qualified for the New Zealand Trampoline Team that will be competing in the Australian National Championships at the end of September.

At the recent National Championships she placed 1st in the 13-14yr Women’s Double Mini and placed 4th in the Junior International Women’s Trampoline event.

Hockey

Three Westlake Girls High School students were members of the successful North Harbour Under 18 A Girls Hockey team that won the National Tournament in Wellington. The students are; Eryn Crombie, Rewa Walters and Carrie Committee.

These students are also members of the schools 1st XI team.

Tennis

Danielle Feneridis has been selected for the New Zealand team to participate in the Air Pacific Oceania Closed Junior Tournament in Fiji. This tournament is for the top Under 18 juniors around the Pacific and Oceania. This selection follows on her recent achievement at the Under 18 International Tennis tournament in Auckland where she was runner-up in singles and a semi-finalist in the doubles.

Sports Golf Day

The annual Westlake Girls High School Sport Golf Day will be held on Thursday 17th November at the Pupuke Golf Club. Funds raised will contribute towards Westlake Girls Sporting Programme. For further queries contact Sports Director Dean Flyger 021-613-648.

IF YOU CAN DREAM, YOU CAN ACHIEVE: YES Disability Resource Centre 119 This column showcases the news, views and reviews important to young people linked with the YES Disability Resource Centre in Albany (www.yesdisability.org.nz). This month we read the words of Natalie Brunzel and Debbie Bennett. This month they cover social media.

LONDON’S BURNING! The influence of social media demonstrated The scene’s hot of the satellite showing young people looting and rioting on the streets of London apparently without a cause but organised enough to gather in their hundreds. What’s to blame? Twitter, Facebook and all the other social media sites are often seen to be the mechanism allowing this level of organised chaos. Whenever new technology is brought out the evil side is feared but sitting down to chat with Jade Farrar we soon hear the positive side which are often lost in the shadows of wagging fingers looking for someone/something to blame.

Jade works for PHAB Association and YES Disability Resource Centre on keeping the community informed about the buzzing happenings of their offices.

Looking around the open plan office you can see everyone working but having a lot of fun while doing it. So it’s no surprise that they are using social media to communicate to the masses.

Jade is animated when he speaks of Awesome five, “our online youth and disability magazine”. The show is updated on a weekly basis highlighting what different organisations are involved with both in the youth and disability sector.

“You get a personal connection, on and off camera”, says Jade of the various people he has interviewed.

Jade Farrar

The shows are edgy keen to get to the heart of stories. Interviews range from the managing director of Youthworx and the support networking opportunities she provides to interviewing Toyota on their new initiative; importing wheelchair accessible vehicles. The topics derive from ideas generated on their Facebook page to general conversations in the community.

The positive side of social media is that it connects people by letting them know what is available as Jade says, “not everyone has the confidence to scream and shout their needs.” This is why providing information in as many formats as possible ensures that people can find out what is happening in their community and services that are available to them.

Not all the episodes are serious, just to keep viewers on their feet every so often there is an unusual guest that pops by, just the other week Mickey Mouse made an appearance. If you would like to see something positive or if you have an awesome story that you would like to see on our show log onto www.facebook.com/awesomefive

Channel Trivia 1. Which little woman has been all the following: dentist, doctor, firefighter, astronaut, paleontologist, and US Presidential candidate?

2. Which sir has had more songs banned by the BBC ? a: Sir Paul McCartney b: Sir Elton John c: Sir Cliff Richard 3. In which films do the following actors have their heads separated from the rest of their bodies? a: Pierce Brosnan b: Gwyneth Paltrow c: Samuel L Jackson d: Lance Henrikson e: Robert Shaw 4. What are Vito and Michael Corleone both doing shortly before they die?

5. What is the only Lennon & McCartney song in which they did not write the lyrics?

6. What is the scientific name for plants that can store water?

7. Which so-called sport banned in many countries was practiced in Lord of the Rings?

8. Which country has four cities in the list of the ten hottest cities in the world?

WESTLAKE GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL

Strength through experience The adolescent years are particularly important in education, in that students are formulating and stabilising the identity and the values that will underpin their behaviour in future years.

A school needs to offer the support of a stable and secure environment and be sensitive to changes in society itself.

More than ever before students must learn to be flexible and to develop the judgement and discernment needed to cope with change and the explosion of knowledge.

Westlake Girls High School fulfils this dual role by encouraging girls to learn about themselves and their constantly changing environment, while at the same time

offering support and guidance as they practise decision making and social skills.

As well as fostering high standards of academic, sporting and cultural achievements, the school promotes social responsibility and maturity through its corporate life and discipline. This calls for commitment and identity with the school’s activities, and fellowship and co-operation with its standards of conduct.

Finally, we welcome an active, continuing interest and involvement of parents in the progress and activities of their daughters while at school. Indeed, this is essential if we are to achieve the best results for them.

9. What is the collective noun for: a: hippos b: cockroaches?

10. According to the 2006 census, what percentage of people on the North Shore gave their ethnicity as “New Zealander”?

Answers are on page 127

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Kristin Kitchen Gift Store From Friday 28 October until the end of Term 4, Kristin’s Library Information Centre Foyer will be transformed into a foodies heaven with the launch of the Kristin Kitchen Giftstore. Offering a spectacular range of quality food and tableware from New Zealand and overseas, as well as cooking demonstrations and activities, the Kristin Kitchen Giftstore is a unique fundraising initiative centred around the launch of the second Kristin Kitchen Cookbook.

This year the Kristin Kitchen Giftstore celebrates all things edible with a delicious range of treats, preserves and pre-Christmas essentials. A range of beautiful home and tableware from favourite brands such as Lagouile, French Country, Donna Hay and Gordon Ramsay will be available and visitors will be spoiled for choice with the Kristin Kitchen gift baskets. Whether shoppers are looking for a little something special for Mum or Dad, or something spectacular for a big occasion, a unique gift can be found at the Kristin store.

Heralding the rapid approach of the silly season, the Giftstore also signals the

International Optimists Kristin Student Leonard Takahashi has been taking on the world in a series of international Optimist sailing regattas in which he has won both the US and UK national tournaments, making it a total of three national titles since winning the New Zealand crown in April. On their whistle stop tour, Leonard and his team have competed in the Dominican Republic, Texas, Wales and Japan as a part of the NZ Optimist team’s preparation for the World Championships which is scheduled to be held in Napier in December.

The Pre-Optiworlds tournament in the Dominican Republic showcased the talents of the New Zealand team members who overcame tough weather and health conditions to take out the 5th, 6th and 8th place rankings, out of a total 52 individual competitors.

From Santo Domingo, the team packed up their equipment and headed to the USODA National Championships at Houston Yacht Club, Texas. With

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launch of Kristin Kitchen Corporate Gifts. Made to order, the gift baskets offer an assortment of the most popular products from the store and can be pre-ordered and customised to your particular requirements. Shoppers will also have the opportunity to pre-order their Christmas cakes which will be available from 1 December.

Not only providing retail therapy, visitors are invited to experience the food in Kristin Kitchen. Cooking demonstrations will be run every Friday afternoon to showcase the myriad of delicious recipes from the latest edition of the cookbook, and a fabulous High Tea will be held at 1.30pm every Wednesday to sample some of the sweeter treats. Cooking demonstrations are free of charge and tickets are available for the High Tea at $35 per person. Bookings are essential for all Kristin Kitchen events as places are limited. Dates, times and bookings can be made by visiting www.kristin.school.nz/giftstore or contacting tpetrie@kristin.school.nz A major fundraising initiative, all proceeds from the Kristin Kitchen Cookbook, Giftstore and related activities will support Stage 2 of the Building Greatness Appeal for new sporting facilities at Kristin School.

a fantastic and consistent performance Leonard (12) took out 1st place at the US National regatta. He was followed closely by his team mates Markus Somerville in 4th place and Isaac McHardie in 13th.

The third leg of their training tour was the UK Nationals in Pwllheli, Wales. Building on the success of the previous regattas the New Zealand team made their mark with all three competitors finishing in the top five places. Leonard achieved the amazing result of 1st place and his third national title in four months.

Kristin School would like to congratulate Leonard on his exceptional performance and his classmates look forward to welcoming him back an International Champion.

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World Cup Fever Hits

Takapuna Grammar School The public dreams of it. The All Blacks too. That metaphorical pot of sporting gold at the end of the rainbow, the Webb Ellis Cup. Takapuna Grammar was fortunate enough to be able to host the cup earlier this month, much to the delight of the many rugby fans within the school, and around the community.

Oddly enough, we do not know exactly who we must thank for this wonderful opportunity. The school has several connections that may have influenced the event, including several parents in the TGS Rugby Committee with strong ties to ANZ Bank and the NZ Rugby Union. We also have a long standing relationship with North Shore Rugby Club who had hosted the Cup earlier, as well as being the venue for the naming of the All Black squad. How much of an influence these ties had we cannot say. The mystery surrounding the Cup’s exact route to the school merely served to add a certain charm to the event itself.

The TGS 1st XV members assisted with the set up in the Hall, as well as conducting a haka in support of Mr Lamb as he gave the opening address to arriving guests. We were granted a two hour viewing window only and used every last second. For the first hour, the Hall was open to TGS rugby players and parents, North Shore junior rugby players and parents, and staff and students of the school who were keen for a Kodak moment. During the second hour it was the turn of Year 9 students. Cameras clicked away, with everyone under strict instructions, “Look, don’t touch!” Everyone was on their best behaviour and the buzz of excitement never stopped.

The morning was a huge success, and an incredible opportunity for the countless Rugby fans in our community. Thank you to Mr Simpkins, Mr Wynn and the 1st XV for their roles in organising the event, and especially to ANZ and World Cup Organisation for making it all possible.

By: Rachel Love

ASPIRING TO PERSONAL EXCELLENCE

Takapuna Grammar School, 210 Lake Rd, PO Box 33 1096 Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand Tel: 09 489 4167 Fax: 09 486 7118 Email: office@takapuna.school.nz Website: www.takapunagrammar.school.nz

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TEACHER’S Ugandan Adventure Having the opportunity to spend four weeks in Uganda as part of a school sabbatical has been the experience of a lifetime for Michelle Wansink, the Learning Support Coordinator at Carmel College.

Michelle, and her friend Catherine Hamlin, travelled to Entebbe to volunteer with Soft Power Education, a British and Ugandan NGO that builds and refurbishes classrooms in the rural region around Jinja, on the shores of Lake Victoria and the Nile River. While painting schools and living on site, Michelle was able to experience life and education in Uganda first hand. “I was so humbled to be invited into some people’s homes and continued to be amazed at the friendliness, laughter and warmth of these beautiful people. Although they live a life with very few material possessions these people just love to welcome visitors to their land.

Many of our North Shore community donated money and stationery for Soft Power.

It was so humbling to see one teacher overwhelmed when I gave her a small box of coloured chalk to use on the blackboard. Teachers often taught 100 students in each class and there was seldom a textbook or computer in sight.” If anyone would like to volunteer for this amazing experience Soft Power Uganda has an excellent website, www.softpowereducation.com.

Carmel College’s

Recipe for Success IngredIents 1 cup of Mercy Values 1 cup of Catholic teaching and tradition 400g of Inspiring teachers 100ml of Fantastic Facilities 200g of Hard Work 3tbsp of empowerment A large sprinkling of Community support MetHod Combine all ingredients with opportunities, stirring slowly.

Blend with a good attitude, emotional support and plenty of co-curricular activities.

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result Young women with the ability to move out into the world and make a difference combined with amazing academic results.

tel: +64 09 486 1132 I Fax: +64 09 486 2286 Address: 108 shakespeare road, Milford, Auckland email: admin@carmel.school.nz

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IRISH DANCING CHAMPION

During the school holidays 220 Irish dancers travelled to Wellington for 2011 the NZ National Irish Dancing Championships.

There were 3 adjudicators from Ireland, England and U.S.A judging the dancing. Year 10 student, Sinead Lee, won first place in the Under 15 Girls - she also qualified to dance at the World Championships to be held in Belfast, Ireland at Easter 2012. Sinead dances with the Kay-Hallissey School in Auckland and will travel with teachers and students to attend the competition next year.

Sinead Lee Irish Dancing Champion.

STUDENT HEADING TO THE PARALYMPICS IN LONDON 2012 Year 13 student, Rebecca Dubber, recently competed in the 2011 Pan-Pacific Para-Swimming Championships held in Edmonton, Canada from August 10-14.

Rebecca received a Silver Medal in the 400m Freestyle, a Silver Medal also in the 100m Backstroke and a Bronze Medal in the 100m Freestyle. Rebecca is a favourite for the 100m backstroke and 400 m freestyle in the 2012 Paralympics in London.

SPORTING SUCCESSES

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Year 9 student, Meghan Robson, won Silver at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Judo competition held in Tauranga recently.

Year 10 student, Claudine Wallace, has been selected for the U15 Regional Netball Tournament Team Meghan Robson won Silver at Judo while representing North Harbour at the U15 Regional nationals.

Tournament in Taranaki during the school holidays.

Claudine was identified together with 11 other players out of the 400 plus netballers who attended this Representative Tournament.

Five Carmel students were part of the Hockey team who recently represented North Harbour at the Under 18 National Tournament held in Wellington. North Harbour are the National Championship winners beating Auckland at the finals 2-0. The students were; Lauren Spencer, Tori Taylor, Alex Conway, Amy Barrett, and Kate Sellar.

Carmel College girls once again made a strong showing at the Auckland Championships - Brielle Hardiman, Year 8, in her first competition finished 4th in the Intermediate Division. Frankie Pasley, Year 10, finished 1st in the Junior Novice Open Division and Tessa Mullins, Year 10, finished 2nd in the Junior International Division. All girls qualified for the National Secondary School Championships in Invercargill in September.

Education: Pinehurst School 123 Emma Cavanagh.

Pinehurst is a premier independent school for students aged five to 18, based in Albany on Auckland’s North Shore.

Small class sizes and a total school roll of only 850 students ensures your child will be exposed to a wide range of opportunities. With passionate teachers, a nurturing learning environment and a world-class Cambridge curriculum — your child is set to leave Pinehurst as a confident, well-equipped adult.

Head Girl off to The Hague Pinehurst Head Girl, Year 13 student Emma Cavanagh has been selected as part of the NZ Delegation to take part in World THIMUN (The Hague International Model United Nations) Conference, to be held in the Netherlands in January 2012. Emma along with two other North Shore students who have also been selected are working together to raise funds for their month long trip.

According to The Hague International Model United Nations website, the object of The THIMUN Foundation is to seek, through discussion, negotiation and debate, solutions to the various problems of the world: e.g. questions of human rights, protection of the environment, economic development, disarmament, the problems of youth and of refugees, as well as the more critical issues of war and peace. The young delegates, in seeking solutions to these problems, can learn to break away from narrow, national self-interest and develop true international cooperation. .........................................................................................................................................................

To find out more visit www.thimun.org or, if you are interested in helping Emma with her fundraising efforts through donation or corporate sponsorship, you can contact her by email at Emma.Cavanagh@pinehurst.school.nz.

Pinehurst Awarded CIS Status After an onsite evaluation by the Council of International Schools, Pinehurst School has been granted CIS membership, the first School in New Zealand to gain this accreditation.

To be accepted, the school had to show its commitment to the shared vision held by fellow CIS school members around the world – a desire to provide students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to pursue their lives as global citizens and a commitment to high quality education.

Pinehurst can now access a full range of CIS programs and services while further developing international networks. For further details visit www.cios.org.

ACADEMIC CURRICULUM A global leader in Cambridge International Examinations, Pinehurst has an extensive curriculum, taught by teachers who are focused on achievement and results. We are proud to have achieved two Top in the World’s (A Level Geography and A Level Physical Education) in the recent 2010 Cambridge International Examinations with an outstanding 100% pass rate in our A level examinations.

SPORTS We cater for more than 150 sports teams offering students of all sporting abilities the opportunity to play.

THE ARTS A wide range of music, visual arts and cultural opportunities.

OPEN DAY 5 OCT

For further information, or to book a spot in our 9:30am Primary Tour contact our Enrolment Manager Heather Mills on 09 414 0960 ext.614

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EDUCATION: Corelli Academic School of the Arts

Corelli School – the Arts Education Epicentre Fun. Young. Creative. Confident. These are characteristics increasingly valued by business and society, and it is arts education that is bringing them out.

The Corelli Academic School of the Arts in Browns Bay is this arts education epicentre. The only primary and secondary school of the arts in New Zealand, Corelli is helping our youngsters develop their creative talents with inspiration and passion, which leads them to better grades and academic achievement Having won several Cambridge Top School awards, the Corelli School integrates dance, music, visual arts and drama into the everyday school routine.

Corelli student Jonah Hall attests to the importance of arts education in his school life and personal development.

“Coming from a public school, I felt I was unable to reach my full potential as a student. Since I came to Corelli, I have developed a strong set of both creative and academic skills and gained levels of confidence I’d never dreamed of before,” he said.

The Corelli School, which is modeled on highly successful arts schools in the USA and Europe, also wants to make the most of our youngest stars and give them their opportunity to shine. In the ten years the school has been operating, many past students have gone on to make names for themselves on the international stage. However, there are many more talented, creative young people in Auckland and further afield than can afford the school’s private fees.

Arts Principal David Selfe said he had a vision of The Corelli School being open to all young people of talent.

“In order to do that, we need a stronger financial base,” he said, citing other international arts schools such as the Juilliard School of the Performing Arts in New York which have substantial donor funding.

“We are a smaller country, but we have a high proportion of very talented, creative people. If we want a vibrant arts community in the future, we need to teach and

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nurture these talents from a young age,” he said.

With New Zealand’s burgeoning arts culture steadily on the rise with Fashion Week, a revived Auckland Art Museum, and the filming of blockbusters such as Spartacus, Auckland’s arts education needs to step up to the plate. The Corelli School is the best place for New Zealand to foster the potential of our youngest stars.

University of Auckland’s Head of Music Robert Constable agrees.

“The Corelli School does an excellent job of training students....

For a small school it would be fair to say that it ‘punches well above its weight’.

Last year the Corelli Foundation was set up as a charitable foundation to support the school in its vision by gathering and focusing philanthropic donations for arts education.

The Corelli Foundation has already begun staging arts education awareness projects, most recently including a hoarding at AUT’s City Campus by Corelli students, who painted their dream of the future which nurtured a national arts community.

The Foundation will be formally launched at a performance event later in the year. ............................................................................................

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investing with PieFunds Mike Taylor is the Managing Director of Pie Funds, a boutique Fund Manager that specialises in Australasian small companies.

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Roof Maintenance Winter has been long and wet and spring is on the way. It’s winters like this that we all realise what condition our roofs are in, and we find out if we have any leaks or blocked gutters.

No matter what type of roof you have – whether it’s concrete tile, metal tile, long run iron or membrane – all roofs need constant maintenance to keep their surfaces clean and drainage unblocked so they can function the way they were intended.

Over flowing or damaged gutters is something that we see a lot of and it’s so easy to prevent. There are plenty of options on the market for either the DIY home owner or builders to install and it can save you a fortune in the long run.

For a long-lasting roof I recommend the following: • Have your roof washed once every three years at least.

• Inspect your roof each year or pay somebody to. It’s keeping your biggest asset dry.

• Install gutter leaf protection on all your spouting.

• Wash your spouting out before and after winter every year.

• Install a spouting clean-out junction to your spouting to save washing all the muck down your drains when you clean your spouting.

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AA+rmageddon

To default or not to default, that is the question. I think Shakespeare would have a hard time getting his head around US$14 trillion of debt let alone why petty squabbling amongst politicians is leading the world’s largest economy to the edge of the abyss.

Continuing on from where we left off last month with Sovereign Debt taking all the headlines. In the last month we have witnessed the unthinkable. In case you missed it, the US has been downgraded to AA+ by rating agency Standard & Poors and this caused widespread panic among markets globally. Here is a you-tube link to what US Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner said a few months back http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zNsEN8zjpI , that the US has “no risk” of losing its AAA rating. You know, I didn’t even want to dedicate any air time to the debt ceiling and America’s debt problems. I think it’s ridiculous how the world media has gone into an absolute frenzy over this issue. It’s entirely political, the debt ceiling is self imposed. Consider it like you phoning your bank to say, “Sorry, I’m not paying the mortgage this month, I’ve borrowed some money elsewhere and reached my debt ceiling”. I have a perfectly simple, yet unpalatable solution. Cut military spending, pull out of Iraq and Afghanistan, save US$1 trillion in 5 years. The real risk is actually in how austerity measures and tax hikes will affect an already sluggish economy. I think this is almost inevitable now that the US will struggle to grow at all in the next year or so. However, on some scorecards the US is looking pretty good. Corporate earnings are strong, the USD is weak, interest rates are very low and housing looks to have found a base. Unfortunately, at times the good news is often clouded and the political indecisiveness in the US is doing more harm than good. To give you an illustration of how bad the situation is, when Obama came to office the Debt was around US$10trillion, it’s now US$14.5 trillion and will be almost US$16 trillion by the time Obama stands for re-election next year. What’s more staggering is that the White house has forecast budget deficits as far as the eye can see. No wonder the Tea Party conservatives are digging their toes in.

Winston Churchill’s view of the United States, now 65 years on, is hopefully still valid today, “You can always count on Americans to do the right thing – after they’ve tried everything else”. Whatever the outcome is, someone will have to blink first, and then we can all move on and start to worry about the next potential crisis. You’d be forgiven for having completely forgotten about Greece, which nearly forced the Euro to implode in late July. The EU/ECB have once again kicked the can down the road here, the problem is not solved, just deferred. At least this time they have given it a good kick! However, the PIIGS are going to be like the meerkat that keeps popping its head up from time to time. Portugal, Ireland and Greece may now be on permanent life support, however, Italy and Spain are not – watch out in the future if their interest rate on government debt exceeds 7%, although I see there is now talk of the ECB bailing them out too.

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MONEY & INVESTING with Mark Houghton, Saxe-Coburg 127 Mark Houghton is the founder of Takapuna based company Saxe-Coburg Ltd. 489 4890 or 021 878 887. mark@saxecoburg.com

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A lot is written about fees associated with investing, particularly advisor and fund management fees. Fund managers will tell you that NZ is one of the most fees conscious markets in the world. Everyone wants their money managed for the lowest fee they can negotiate. And fair enough. Everyone loves a bargain.

But does this make sense? Do you think that managing money is easy, or put another way, do you think that the cheapest available advisor/fund manager will provide the best results?

Certainly in most areas of life the opposite is true. As a rule, the more successful lawyers, surgeons, business managers, public speakers, sports people, charge the most. And the more they are paid, the higher your expectation that they will generate the best results.

Perhaps people consider managing money, that is running a fund or investing in a portfolio on behalf of others, is a relatively simple commoditised process, like banking services.

And they’d be right. The fact is, most managed funds are commoditised to one degree or another. The proof of this is in the pudding.

In last month’s article I looked at Australasian equity funds, and found that only one manager beat the market over the previous year.

Looking further afield, in other markets, you will find the same sort of results.

Most fund managers underperform the market. A 2009 study done by John Bogle, founder of Vanguard Asset Management, showed that over the past 20 years, a low-cost index fund delivered an annual return of 12.8%. Meanwhile, the average equity mutual fund delivered 10.0%. A previous study undertaken by Professor Russ Wermers of the University of Maryland revealed that the real problem was not incompetent managers, but fees. He concluded high management fees wipe out even superior performance.

But, and this is a big BUT, I contend that the reason fees matter so much, is that most managers are unwilling to stray too far away from the ‘index weightings’ which define the market. For example, if Telecom is a 10% weighting in the NZX50 index, then most NZ equity fund managers will have roughly 10% of their portfolios in Telecom, even if they think Telecom is a very poor investment. Of course lately, Telecom has been a very good investment, and is one of the reasons the NZ share market has appeared to be holding up better than offshore markets (in the June quarter Telecom was up 27%, so contributed around 2.7% to the NZX50 Index. The Index was up 0.2%, so the rest of the market actually fell 2.5%!)

I digress. My point is, most equity managers, NZ and international, stay close to the market, and endeavour to ‘outperform’ by adjusting their weightings around a market portfolio. This guarantees two things. One, they will fall when markets fall, and two; they will struggle to consistently do better than the market because of the deficit their fees create.

It is the commoditised nature of most managed funds that make fees so critical.

A large UK consulting firm, Lane, Clark and Peacock (LCP) produce an annual report on fund management fees, and their latest report reveals something intriguing. While more than half of the worst performing fund managers, 57% of them in fact, also charge the lowest fees, there seems to be little correlation at the other end: the best performing managers don’t necessarily charge high fees.

So fees don’t appear to be a very good guide to manager selection.

At the end of the day, what matters are net returns to the investor, correct? If you select a commoditised manager, that is, one whose return is highly correlated

But, and this is a big BUT, I contend that the reason fees matter so much, is that most managers are unwilling to stray too far away from the ‘index weightings’ which define the market.

to the market, you should consider the lowest cost fund you can find, which probably means an index fund or ETF (Exchange Traded Fund-basically a listed index fund) like the S&P 500 Index, or the TENZ (NZ top ten index fund) If you want to dig further, you might find that there are fund managers who do considerably better than the market, to the point where fees become irrelevant.

These are the ‘talented ones’. Do they exist? Ask yourself. Do you know of any endeavour where there are not outstanding performers? Are they common? No, they are not, but they are not that hard to find either.

In previous articles, I have given examples of managers like RIT Capital Partners and Platinum Asset Management, who have delivered excellent returns over the years. Many NZ investors have held these funds and benefited from their vastly superior performance. Over the last ten years, measured in GBPs, RIT is up 202% after all fees versus a gain of 19% for the FTSE All Share Index. Anyone care about how much the manager is paid??

LCP partners Mark Nicoll and Gavin Orpin, who produced the report referred to above, go on to write, “There are probably a few highly talented investors out there that could charge more for their services. Arguably they should, to differentiate themselves from the mediocre. This is the very essence of an efficient market: not just freedom, but information. This is also how capitalism is supposed to work.” ...........................................................................................................................

Mark Houghton is the principal of investment manager Saxe-Coburg Limited and is an authorised financial adviser. His disclosure statement is available on request and free of charge from mark@saxe-coburg.com. This column is general in nature and should not be regarded as personalised financial or investment advice.

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5. Being for the benifit of Mr. Kite. 6. Succulents. 7. Dwarf throwing. 8. India. 9a. bloat. 9b. intrusion. 10. Close to 10%.

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

for the owners of leaky homes Paul Hunter

The Government’s long-awaited financial assistance package for leaky homeowners came into effect on 29 July 2011. It is now possible for the owners of leaky homes to get up to 50% of the cost of repairing their home from both the Government and the local Council.

The package is available both to those homeowners who have started a legal claim in respect of their leaky home which remains unresolved and also to homeowners who are able to bring a claim but are yet to do so.

The package is not available to homeowners who have previously made a legal claim for their house which has already been resolved.

Existing claimants A homeowner who has lodged a claim for their house with the Department of Building and Housing which has not been resolved will be eligible to recover at least 25% of the cost of repairing their house from the Government. They may also be able to recover a further 25% from the local Council if the Council inspected their property during its construction and has agreed to participate in the package. The list of participating councils has not been formally announced as yet. However, it is anticipated that the financial assistance package will be available in the former North Shore City area.

A homeowner with an existing claim will be eligible for the financial assistance package regardless of whether or not they have already repaired their home.

Three month time limit A homeowner with an existing claim who has not yet applied for adjudication must apply for the package within 3 months of its introduction.

New claimants A homeowner who lodges a claim with the Department of Building and Housing after 29 July 2011 will also be eligible for the financial assistance package provided that their home was built less than 10 years before they lodged their claim.

Contributions from other parties A homeowner cannot recover any further repair costs from the local Council once they have received the financial assistance package. However, they may still be able to pursue the other parties which were involved in the construction of their home through legal proceedings to recover the balance of their repair costs.

10 year time limit It is not possible to bring a claim through the Department of Building and Housing for a leaky home if the house was built more than 10 years before the claim was lodged. In addition, it is necessary to have a claim accepted by the Department of Building

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and Housing before you are eligible for the financial assistance package.

This means that any homeowners who own a leaky home who have not made a claim for their house as yet and who may wish to take advantage of the Government’s financial assistance package should ensure they lodge a claim with the Department of Building and Housing before the 10 year period expires.

Further information This article contains a brief summary of the key points which determine eligibility for the Government’s financial assistance package. However, the eligibility criteria, particularly for existing claimants, are quite complex. Any homeowner who is interested in taking advantage of the package should seek further information from the Department of Building and Housing or from their lawyer. The Department’s website is a useful starting point. The address is www.leakyhomes.govt.nz.

Paul Hunter is a partner in Simpson Western’s Takapuna office.

He specialises in litigation and dispute resolution including leaky homes.

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Accountancy Beyond the numbers with Hayes Knight 129

Should we tax the boat and the bach?

Matthew Bellingham

Nestled amongst a suite of tax changes in official government papers released in mid August, there is a whole lot of talk about the so called tax grab on boats and baches. Essentially private assets such as boats and baches could find themselves falling within the tax net if they are actively marketed or used for business for more than 62 days a year.

This is no new proposal, as the changes were announced in May’s budget which was commented on by Hayes Knight at the time – and overall we think it is a good thing. The government has followed through with what it said it was going to do and is making some headway on clarifying the rather muddy waters that exist at the moment.

All too often when we win new clients and perform a review of their structure and their affairs we see assets which are predominantly private structured in such a way that they are able to claim tax deductions for the expenses incurred, but the income is relatively insignificant. Under current rules, there is a very large “gray area”, which is therefore open to aggressive tax positions. Invariably these tax positions will get reviewed by the IRD at some point, and people who thought they were doing nothing wrong can end up with a huge problem – many times greater than the benefit they received by the time interest and penalties are loaded on.

The issue for mixed-use assets, such as boats and baches, is when people partly use those assets themselves but also lease them to others and claim deductions for expenses. Aligning the expenses claimed with the actual use of the asset by third parties, and ensuring that the owner does not, in effect, claim a tax deduction for the full

expense always causes some consternation, and the rules are unclear around the interpretation of “availability”.

So, what are the details?

Assets which are used both for both private purposes and earning income which remain unused for two months or more out of every 12 months will fall into the rules if they are worth $50,000 or more.

From there, a series of tests will set out whether owners of the asset can deduct all expenditure which relates to periods when the asset is not being used; part of the expenditure, or none of it.

These will cover: 1. whether the asset was used for income-earning purposes for 62 days in the income year; 2. whether the proportion of private use in relation to the income earning use was less than a given threshold; and 3. whether the asset was actively marketed.

What do we think?

The proposals are necessary to sort out a messy area of the law which is open to wide interpretation and hence confusion, rather than abuse. The amount of revenue at stake is probably pretty

small so the rules want to be clean and simple for the average New Zealander to understand. I think the government is right to have a look and clarify the system, but as usual I beg them not to let the regulators get too over-zealous and make the rules a nightmare of complexity. With approximately 15,000 holiday homes rented out, and only $50 million in deductions at stake, probably most of them being absolutely fine let’s not load a huge cost on the taxpayer and spend more on regulation than we will collect in revenue. Our biggest danger is making a set of rules far too big for the size of the problem.

Good on the government for having a go, now watch this space!

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The Poynton – Frequently Asked Questions In our monthly features on The Poynton – North Shore’s new lifestyle retirement village situated opposite Smales Farm – we have highighted a wide range of positive features of the facility. The Poynton offers outstanding facilities and up-market apartments that provide comfort, security and peace of mind. In this issue we provide answers to the most frequently asked questions from those considering The Poynton.

What is the minimum age for residents?

You must be 55 years or over to move into a Metlifecare village.

Is there security?

We know that one of the main reasons our residents choose to live in a retirement village is because of the enhanced security. In addition to our 24 hour emergency call systems, The Poynton has secure and controlled access to the village, on-site staff at all times and secured undercover carpark.

Is help always close at hand?

This village has access to 24 hour emergency assistance with nurses and or trained staff on hand to assist when required.

Who will look after my lawn and gardens?

At The Poynton we provide you with an independent retirement lifestyle, so we leave that choice up to you. We certainly maintain all the grounds within the village but if your unit has a garden you can still care for it if you wish.

What if I want to go on holiday?

This is your home, so you have the freedom to come and go as you please.

We will maintain the grounds and security so you have total peace of mind while you are away.

Can my friends and family stay with me?

Yes. When you move into The Poynton you can maintain your family and social ties. This is your home, so you can have guests over to visit or stay as often as you like.

Can I have pets?

We will always be considerate of your needs but, while most small pets are welcome, you will need to check with the village manager before you move in.

Can I apply for Government-funded financial help?

Yes, if you are 65 years or over and your ‘support needs assessment’ confirms you may be eligible for Government financial assistance. At Metlifecare we want you to be certain of your financial commitments, so

many of our villages have arrangements with local health authorities to ensure you receive the benefits you are entitled to – a talk with one of our Nurse Managers will help you find out more about the benefits you may be entitled to, and Metlifecare will assist you to receive them.

Are church services provided?

When you move into a Metlifecare village you can still participate in those activities that are important to you. Most villages do hold regular services and there are generally churches nearby.

What happens if my needs change?

At The Poynton, we offer a full continuum of care which means that if your needs change, you can access additional care services while remaining in your own home. Our care packages include meals, laundry, cleaning, access to Doctors and Nurses and 24 hour emergency assistance.

How are my rights protected?

When you move into The Poynton you will have peace of mind knowing your rights are protected. An independent Statutory Supervisor has been appointed to each village. The role of the Statutory Supervisor is to monitor the financial position of the village to ensure that Metlifecare meets its obligations to you. You will have the confidence of knowing your retirement lifestyle is assured both now and into the future.

Can I change to another Metlifecare village?

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North shore history with David Verran

Rugby on the North Shore Rugby Football Club, Devonport 1923. Photographer Sydney Vaile. (North Shore Image Collection takapuna Library Reference D_PS_0006)

Games of rugby have been popular in the Devonport area for many years, and were possibly first played by visiting Regimental soldiers and Royal Navy sailors in the 1860s. However, the earliest game in New Zealand, that I can identify, was a ‘Country versus Town’ match following ‘rugby rules’ on 12 June 1869, having been advertised in the ‘Wanganui Herald’ of 2 June 1869. an Verr David The North Shore Rugby Club was formed in Devonport on 3 May 1873, although there is speculation as to an even earlier date. North Shore joined in with the new Auckland Rugby Union in 1883 and is still based at the Devonport Domain.

North Shore first won the Auckland Rugby Club’s Senior Grade championship in 1899.

Relations with the North Shore Association Football Club remained good, and they undertook some joint fundraising. In fact in 1902, they played a match against each other, the first half Rugby and the second half Association.

In the late nineteenth century, it appears that players sometimes played more than one code.

North Shore’s distinctive green and white hoops on the rugby jerseys date from 1935 and the current clubrooms were opened in 1961.

The second oldest rugby club on the North Shore is Northcote. It was formed on 3 April 1929 and is based at Stafford Park with clubrooms in Kauri Glen Road. Takapuna’s was formed in 1934 and was originally based at Taharoto Park. It is now based at the Onewa Domain and their current

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clubrooms opened in 1973. Takapuna won the prestigious Gallaher Shield in 1940 and 1980.

The East Coast Bays Club was founded in 1946 and is based at Windsor Park in Mairangi Bay, while Glenfield was founded in 1969 and is based at Kaipatiki Park.

For many years, those various rugby clubs on the North Shore had been part of the Kaipara sub-union of the Auckland Rugby Union. The sub-union’s boundaries included parts of West Auckland, the Mahurangi, and the North Shore. In 1955 Counties broke away from the Auckland Rugby Union to administer South Auckland rugby, but the North Shore clubs remained with Auckland until 1985.

‘North Shore’ wasn’t appropriate as the name for the new regional organisation, as one of the existing clubs, and the oldest club in greater Auckland, had already taken it. Thus, ‘North Harbour’ was the most appropriate name for the new organisation. The ‘Battle of the Bridge’ between the North Harbour and South Harbour are well known tussles between the North Harbour and Auckland Rugby Unions. North Harbour’s first win was in 1986 and currently North Harbour Rugby is the fourth largest Union in New Zealand, by numbers of registered players.

Amongst the highlights of North Harbour’s first 25 years, their first win against another Union was against Taranaki in 1985; they won promotion into first division in 1987, beat France at Eden Park in 1994 and Auckland in the same year, and also won the Ranfurly Shield from Canterbury.

David Verran is a local history expert and auther of ‘North Shore; An Illustrated History’, available at most local bookshops. Thanks to Kirsty Webb from Takapuna Library for the use of the photographs.

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CONFIDENCE is IN THE AIR… The North Shore’s office property market is showing distinct signs of heating up, with major commercial activity underway in the area.

With positive sentiment and confidence growing as the Rugby World Cup approaches, companies are busy making decisions about relocating their offices, extending their existing premises whilst landlords are looking at carrying out Janet Marshall refurbishment work.

A significant emerging trend is companies deciding to purchase their office space rather than leasing it. The ability of companies to borrow 100 per cent of their property purchase costs from the major banks is driving this trend, as is the increasing number of landlords looking to divest property that has been sitting vacant for a long time.

This demand has convinced landlords to look at strata titling existing buildings such as at 19-21 Como Street, Takapuna and 51 Corinthian Drive in Albany where floors can be purchased from $2M upwards.

The office market is also showing signs of lower vacancy rates. However, we are still seeing a trend for tenants to be reluctant to commit to long leases. This is partly due to a continuing mood of caution among businesses following the global financial crisis.

In addition, most companies which are relocating are not expanding, and consequently are leasing either the equivalent or less space in their new premises. This will continue to have an effect on North Shore office vacancy levels, which sit at around 12 per cent.

Office tenants chasing cheaper rents and incentives While vacancy rates look to be on the decline, there is still a surplus of available stock on the market. This has created a favourable environment for tenants searching for office space. Lucrative incentives continue to be a big factor in businesses’ decisions to lease offices, as landlords compete against each other to secure tenants in an extremely competitive market. Tenants therefore enjoy increased bargaining power at the moment and may be able to secure attractive “bonuses” such as rent-free periods. In turn, landlords are finding themselves required to spend significantly more effort and money

marketing their properties.

The relocation of Unitec from an office property at 132 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna to an essentially industrial building (10 Rothwell Avenue, North Harbour) later this year signals a change in the dynamics of tenant demand on the North Shore office market. With industrial tenants following the trend of reducing their space requirements and not requiring as much office space, some are sub-leasing both the warehouse and office elements of their properties. As a result, good quality industrial space is now more sought after by larger office tenants, with cheap rentals luring them away from purely office districts.

Net office rents had drifted down over 2010, but are now stabilising as a result of the continued momentum building in leasing activity, particularly in areas subject to high tenant demand such as Mairangi Bay. Vacancy levels in Mairangi Bay have fallen by around 20 per cent since March 2010.

Investment trends The easing of lending to owner-occupiers may lead to more sale and leasebacks happening in the office market over the next couple of years. In addition, syndicators are seeing good opportunities with many investors choosing to diversify, and they are now actively buying.

Prime offices (high-quality buildings which are always in demand from tenants due to their location and/or other desirable characteristics) are proving particularly attractive to buyers, with cashed-up and overseas investors active in the prime part of the market. Unsurprisingly, buyers are looking for quality stock with strong tenants in place on long-term leases.

Auctions have also become a more successful method of sale in the commercial property market lately, with Colliers North Shore achieving an 86% success rate this year.

In conclusion it is encouraging to be able to report the increased activity across all sectors of the North Shore commercial property market. With surveys continuing to report improved confidence levels we expect this trend to continue over the next 6-12 months.

Colliers International North Shore Janet Marshall janet.marshall@colliers.com www.colliers.co.nz

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Standalone office/showroom building.

Corner position with excellent exposure and profile, close to motorway.

Modern attractive property.

This block is located centrally in Birkenhead next to the new community library building.

Facing eastwards these properties are in a well maintained condition with wooden floors throughout lending an unmistakable ambience and style to all five tenancies.

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• One Path New Zealand (formerly ING NZ) as tenant in occupation since 2005 • Tenant has renewed lease returning $576,057pa + GST + OPEX • High profile landmark building • Large 2,604m2 site on Wairau Road • Single freehold title • Investment with upside or future owner occupier/conversion opportunity • 72 car parks - basement and open spaces • Five level commercial office building of approximately 2,687.9m2 (800m2 floor plates) • Fully partitioned & air-conditioned offices with lift • Potential future sub-division into nine office tenancies and conversion/change of use

Tenanted investment with long term lease.

High profile location and position.

Quality tenant - associated with strong brand.

Freehold Title.

Restaurant comprising of approximately 261.83m2 plus storage of 12.96m2 leased to TPF Restaurants Limited (Burger King). Initial term ten (10) years with rights of renewals. Final expiry 2037 (if renewed).

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Bayleys North Shore Commercial

wins national award

Continuing to grow a market share of commercial and industrial property sales across the North Shore region has seen leading real estate agency Bayleys pick up a national business award for its achievements.

Bayleys North Shore’s commercial and industrial sales agency (Devereux Howe-Smith Daryl Devereux Realty Ltd) received the ‘Bayleys Way’ Franchise Award at the company’s annual conference and awards ceremony in Auckland last month, attended by almost 500 delegates from throughout New Zealand.

The award officially recognises Bayleys North Shore Commercial’s sales of some $250million worth of commercial, industrial and retail property, alongside the completion of dozens of leasing deals and successfully selling-down several property syndications.

Bayleys North Shore Commercial director Daryl Devereux said the award was achieved through a number of factors – including utilisation of one of the largest commercial and industrial real estate sales teams on the North Shore, supported by an extensive network of local vendors and buyers.

“Within the team, we have multiple sales and leasing specialists operating in niche areas of expertise and influence. These range from small neighbourhood retail sites through to large nationally-branded outlets in the bigger commercial centres, from industrial site owner/occupiers through to off-shore investors, and from multi-level commercial office premises through to bulk warehousing,” Mr Devereux said.

“With a team of 18 sales and leasing consultants, we are in a position to know what is going on in every suburb, and every commercial sector of North Shore business.”

Fellow director Nick Howe-Smith said the company would further improve its market share on the North Shore over the coming months when six senior personnel completed their Authorised Financial Advisor qualifications – allowing them to market property syndications under the new legislation.

“It’s one thing to become one of the best commercial and industrial real estate agencies within the Bayleys group of 57 offices – as confirmed by our real estate industry award. It’s another thing to stay there. To do that, we have to continually improve and deliver outstanding customer service – which for our customers equates to selling or leasing their property assets with exceptional results,” Mr Howe-Smith explained.

The ‘Bayleys Way’ Franchise Award capped off a sensational night of celebrations for the Bayleys North Shore Commercial team – with sales people Trevor Duffin, Christina Heaven and Brian Caldwell being officially recognised for each achieving $25million in sales, with Christina Heaven receiving the accolade for top sales person in the company.

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GREATER AUCKLAND OFFICES The completion, over the last year, of the Telecom Campus and the new Britomart headquarters for Ernst and Young and Westpac has provided further evidence of the expansion of Auckland’s CBD north and west towards the waterfront, prompting Bayleys Research to redraw the boundary between CBD and fringe precincts. These latest additions to the CBD inventory have had a profound effect upon both the CBD and city fringe vacancy figures as illustrated by the results of the latest Bayleys Research Auckland office surveys. The consolidation of staff from multiple locations to these two major developments has seen overall vacancy levels falling in the CBD at the expense of fringe locations. The secondary quality sector has been particularly hard hit with landolords finding it difficult to re-let the vacated space.

The completion of these two major sites also marks the end of the development tail in Auckland’s commercial offices, which has lagged the beginning of the economic downturn by about three years. To this end, we expect the vacancy figures to have peaked and over coming years, as and when business growth commences, move downward. The next major office development to take place in Auckland will be Kiwi Income Property Trust’s ASB headquarters in Jellicoe Street, Western Reclamation. The 18,000m² building has a development cost of $126 million with an anticpated completion date of late 2013. The decision to refurbish ANZO’s ANZ Tower on Albert Street, at a cost of $76 million rather than develop a new tower, will help to protect vacancy in the CBD. New Zealand narrowly avoided a double dip recession, although economic confidence remains heavily subdued. Rising food and fuel prices and disaster recovery have added to this. Confidence is expected to slowly build throughout the year, especially during and following the Rugby World Cup, which will spur economic growth in late 2011 and into 2012.

A combination of demographic, lifestyle, business and locational advantages make Auckland’s North Shore a desirable place to live and work, a situation which has positioned the region’s property markets well to take advantage of the improving economy.

North Shore City is the fourth largest city in the country and it has continued to experience strong population growth over recent years. North Shore City Council estimated in 2009 the resident population to have reached over 225,000, an increase of nearly 10% since the 2006 Census.

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• 110 Apollo Drive in Albany where a 3,800m2 site leased to BP Oil New Zealand sold for $2.4million at a 5.4% yield.

• Unit D, 24 William Pickering Drive, Albany - a 1,054m2 warehouse and office unit with 24 car parks which was sold vacant for $1.4million.

• 87-109 Clyde Road, Browns Bay - a 1,660m2 commercial complex in two strata titles containing 11 tenancies plus 30 internal car parks on 2,777m2 which sold for $5.9million at a 9.1% yield.

• 1 and 1A Shakespeare Road, Milford - two 1970s’ commercial buildings totalling 500m2 which sold for $2.43million at a 7.2% yield.

• 74 Barrys Point Road, Takapuna – an 852m2 two-level building on 1,189 m2 site with 15 car parks which sold for $1.395million at a 7.4% yield.

• 5 Marken Place, Wairau Valley - a 354m² 1980s’ industrial unit which sold for $464,000.

• Unit D, 2 Rothwell Avenue, Albany – a vacant office/warehouse of 2,833 m2 sold vacant for $3,650,000 • 24 Warehouse Way, Takapuna – leased 2,165 m2 offices • 67-73 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna – leased 637 m2 offices • 4 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna – leased 761 m2 offices • 51 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna – leased 2,121 m2 offices

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Vacancy in the Auckland Central Business District (CBD) has declined for the 2nd consecutive six month period. Office vacancy in CBD offices is 12.7%, according to the Bayleys Research 2011 office vacancy survey. The latest rate is down only marginally over the six months from the July 2010 rate of 12.9%. Over the 12 months to January 2011, the vacancy rate has reduced more significantly, from 14.1%.

A long running trend in the CBD of migrating towards the waterfront has prompted a revision of the boundary lines between the CBD and city fringe. The completion of the Telecom Campus in Victoria Street seemed an appropriate prompt.

As a result of both the shift in CBD boundaries and the completion of the 29,000m² Telecom Campus, inventory reached 1.29 million m², up 101,000 m² since January 2010.

Bayleys North Shore Commercial team.

The population growth is driven by high levels of inward migration both from other areas within New Zealand and overseas. The latter point is well illustrated by the fact that 40.8% of North Shore residents were born overseas, a figure which compares with the national average of 22.9%.

People are attracted to the area by a combination of factors such as the diversity of housing environments, excellent education, good employment prospects, lifestyle opportunities and proximity and ease of access to Auckland’s CBD. Few regions in the country offer the choice of living in coastal, urban or rural surroundings whilst being close to a wide range of transport, work and leisure amenities.

The area offers amongst the best schooling in the country with approximately 85% of local schools having a government decile rating of 9 or 10, the highest proportion in New Zealand. In addition, the City also has campuses for both Massey University and Auckland University of Technology.

Proximity to beaches, the countryside and a wide range of entertainment, retail and leisure facilities provide residents with a sought after lifestyle, while also offering ease of access to Auckland’s CBD via State Highway 1, the recently completed Northern Busway park and ride system or the ferry network.

North Shore City has also, in recent years, become a significant

North Shore City Education School Type State Primary Intermediates State Secondary Private Percentage with Decile Rating of 9 or 10

Number 42 8 8 5 85% Source: Enterprise North Shore

regional business hub with a number of national and international companies such as Telstra Clear, Air New Zealand and Toll having established a significant presence in the area. The addition of companies such as these demonstrates the continuing evolution of the local economy from being predominantly industrial and local servicing in nature to being much broader based.

The region’s strong business growth is illustrated in the table below which shows the number of business units within North Shore City to have grown from just over 20,000 in 2000 to over 27,300 in 2009. During this same period the City’s total employment count grew by over 27%.

North Shore City Business Units and Employment Year 2000 2005 2009

Business Units 20,084 24,964 27,348

Employment Count 67,740 81,630 86,350

Daryl Devereux is Director, Sales & Leasing of Bayleys North Shore Commercial (Devereux Howe-Smith Realty Limited).

Source: Statistics New Zealand

Whilst the impact of the global recession has been felt by local businesses, recent surveys indicate that vacancy rates, which have increased over recent years across all sectors, now appear to have stabilised as development and leasing activity has come into line. With the economy now emerging from recession and stronger growth forecast over the latter part of 2010 onwards, it is likely that these rates will begin to fall in the short to medium term.

The regional residential market has been showing signs of recovery for some time with a recent QV survey finding six North Shore suburbs to be amongst the fastest growing in the Country.

T 09 489 0999. northshorecommercial@bayleys.co.nz www.bayleysnorthshore.co.nz, daryl.devereux@bayleys.co.nz

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138 gundry's grumbles with Simon Gundry Simon Gundry is a Devonport and North Shore identity, and character, who is known for calling a spade a spade. He is a director of contracting company Gill & Gundry, is an enthusiastic and active sailor (past crew-member of Ceramco New Zealand and Lion New Zealand in Whitbread Round The World races and Shockwave in Admiral’s Cup) and is a life member of the North Shore Rugby Football Club. This is his regular and lively contribution to CHANNEL.

Here It Is, What We’ve Been Waiting For… Okay, here we go – the Rugby World Cup has started. It’s been a long time in the making, with so much work having been done by so many people.

It’s one of the great opportunities to put our small country on the world map, please let’s not miss this chance, but embrace it and show these thousands of visitors touring our country what a wonderful place we have here, and what a truly great host country we can be. My feelings are, these people who visit us should leave here having had a splendid time, full of enthusiasm to return, and telling everyone on their return to their homes what a great country this is.

I personally am looking forward to the next few weeks, with some great rugby to watch, and visitors and friends coming from overseas for the event. As we all know, within a blink of an eye Christmas will be upon us and the Rugby World Cup will be a fading memory – so let’s enjoy it while it’s here.

I read the other day, some Council official proposed the return of trams running from Devonport to Takapuna and Bayswater to Takapuna, as they did many generations ago. I can’t believe the thinking of some people. Can you believe the chaos up Lake Road, with a set of tram tracks and a tram slowly plying its way to Takapuna or Devonport? Why don’t these people get into the real world? Before opening their mouths, they should think of the ramifications of such stupid ideas.

In fact when I read it, I thought, “Dear God, what is he thinking?” Just imagine the scenario, wet Friday afternoon, people trying to get in and out of Devonport and a tram running down the middle of the road at 15 kms per hour, people hanging out of it like you see in San Francisco, wind and rain beating down on them, and battle

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weary Lake Road commuters hurling abuse at them – what a joke. Could you imagine another three years of absolute mayhem, as our beloved roading contractors dig up Lake Road yet again to put in the tram tracks? I think the Council official who thought of this idea should concentrate on the Council providing core services and nothing more, instead of grandiose plans that are never going to eventuate.

I was down in Devonport recently, and noticed a little grey “Auckland Transport” car parked in a prime parking place, right outside the Library. It was 9.10 in the morning. I posted my mail at the Post Office and proceeded over the bridge to Auckland to have a look at a couple of jobs. I came back through Devonport just after midday and the same Council car was parked in the exact same prime position. I went back to the office, and then had to go back into Devonport just after 3pm, and the same Council car was parked in exactly the same position, in a two hour parking space. I had a quick scout round town and found the culprit, an Auckland Council parking warden, chalking cars and writing tickets. It was a bit of a cool blustery day and I noticed he was still wearing the old North Shore City Council jacket. I asked the gentleman if it was his car that was parked in the two hour, prime parking area, he said that it was but he had a special permit to do so. A case of some rules for some and some for others. He was chalk marking cars in the 24 hour parking area outside the wharf and I asked him if he was coming back on Saturday afternoon to check the chalk marks, and he replied he had full intentions of doing so. A captive market in Devonport, a revenue collection centre for the Council. I’d like to know how much money this generates in a financial year. I am hoping they’ll be a bit more tolerant this month with the influx of camper vans and tourist vehicles.

A couple of weeks ago, I did something I hadn’t done for many years, which was to get the ferry from Devonport over to Rangitoto Island and climb to the summit. It brought back many memories of spending summer holidays at a bach over there with my Uncle Jim, cousin Allen, and Auntie Beverley. We used to stay in this little tiny bach, about 150 metres from the wharf. What magical memories, no electricity, going to bed by candle light, leaving food out for the wallabies and watching them come into the back yard in their dozens and eat it. I remember the Rangitoto Island swimming competition held each summer in the concrete salt-water swimming pool, and buying and eating Rangitoto honey on thick slices of fresh bread.

Rangitoto is indeed a wonderful place to spend a summer holiday, with volcanic caves close to the summit, where we’d explore for hours. The walk out to White’s Bay and the lighthouse, or to Islington Bay and then the summit. It is an island where so many Aucklanders have never ventured; it would be a wonderful place to take World Cup visitors for a great day out.

The baches of Rangitoto are iconic, and it’s a damn shame we’ve lost so many in the last couple of decades. These are the baches of yesteryear that provided so much fun for so many families.

Okay, remember the rules – be polite to all our visitors, if you see someone who needs a bit of help with directions etc, ask if you can help.

Offer to show them round, or take them in the right direction. Invite them home for a cup of tea. See if they’d like to park their camper van on your front lawn and share a barbecue with them. What goes around comes around, and you never know how much enjoyment comes of out something until you try. Decorate your houses with our national flag. I’d like to see all our civic buildings with New Zealand flags up for this month, it will bring a certain amount of colour to the City. Every flagpole should have a flag on it.

Let’s try and do more than our best.

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By Real Estate Duo Rose Arnott & Rosie Houghton of Prestige Real Estate – Both Local Identities in the Takapuna/Milford community.

SPRING it’s almost here Spring is nearly here. This is the time a lot of people look at getting their home ready to market. It doesn’t have to break the bank so we have devised what really can make a difference.

10 Commandments to selling your home...

1. Front Entry doors – By installing a high quality front door, this is a simple home improvement that delivers a first great impression to any buyers. If your entry is dark, consider a door with windows or glass door.

2. Attic Storage – If storage is at its premium, and you have room in your ceiling, this is a great way to add extra storage at a relatively inexpensive cost.

3. Decks – Building a deck is one of the best ways to extend your living spaces, or if you already have one consider adding a pergola.

4. Kitchens – We all know kitchens are a major selling feature for a home.

Their appearance and layout often can be a deal breaker. Improving your kitchen by resurfacing the bench top, new modern appliances, a new splash back and new handles on doors, can be a cheaper way of improving.

5. Bathrooms – Having them sparkling clean, no peeling paint apparent or mould, new vanity top, and tapware. If your bath is dated, but you cant afford a new bath, look at resurfacing it instead. Replace old toilet seats with new ones.

6. Repainting rooms to give a new fresh look. Remember to keep the colour scheme neutral.

7. Garden weeded, lawns mowed.

8. Adding a heat pump for main living areas, and bedroom wings if heating is an issue.

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Garage – Must be organised and tidy. Repaint the floor if your car has oil spills.

10. Letterbox – Repaint or buy a modern new one.

To add to the list, you should think about using a staging company to add to what you already have or give your home a completely different look.

For a no obligation evaluation of your home, call Rosie and Rose anytime: Rose 021 876 333 Email rose@prestigerealty.co.nz, Rosie 021 623 952, Email rosie@prestigerealty.co.nz

What our clients are saying about us: Selling your home, especially by aucti on, can be a bit overwhelming, stressful and a time of anxiety. Rose and Rosie’s empathetic approach and great communication skills made the sales process as stress free as possible. They helped show my home off to its best advantag e and their excitement, passion and energy was palpable throu ghout the marketing and sales period. They truly seemed to care as much as I did.

– Jill Dryden

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MILFORD | ID 5288 AUCTION - SOLD

ALBANY | ID 5280 PRICE $949,000

Here is a chance to redevelop, revive, or remove. Classic 1950s 3 Bedroom, 2 bathroom weatherboard bungalow on a 411m2 corner site (entrance off Eric Price Ave).

Concrete Masonry family home situated down a quiet cul-de-sac surrounded by native flora. Spacious living opening to outdoor fireplace.

4 Bedrooms & media /family room & office. Minutes to Albany.

Location 22 Earnoch Road Viewing By appointment

Location 51 The Avenue Viewing By appointment

021 876 333 (RA) 021 623 952 (RH)

021 623 952 (RH) 021 876 333 (RA)

ROSE ARNOTT & ROSIE HOUGHTON

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feature home: with Precision Real Estate

Takapuna beach

EXCLUSIVE Asking price- $1,595,000. www.precision.net.nz ID# 241529 Office - 09 489 1189 Andrew Dorreen - 021 747 334 andrewdorreen@clear.net.nz Suzie Eade - 021 425 626 suzieeade@xtra.co.nz

Proudly marketed by Precision Real Estate Ltd MREINZ

Stunning executive Aspen-Kauai based consultants for creating healthy living spaces and lifestyles in international resorts, spared no expense at $8K per m2, to achieve the ultimate lockup “pure and green” urban beach sanctuary 200m from the “quiet” end of Takapuna Beach.

This solid masonry light-filled masterpiece of open plan elegant modernism executed by a NZ Certified Builder features National Award-Winning Kitchen and Bathroom Designs (2010).

The Sto-Therm weather-tight cladding 15-year warranty; whole-house double glazed aluminum joinery, 10-zone underfloor heating, HRV and water filtration systems; 1800mm custom gas and 3 electric

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fireplaces; infinity demand duo water heating and storage; wiring for state of the art communications, AV, security and motorized window and RC TV art blind coverings; thermal performance exceeding the latest standards by 24%; Gaggenau and Liebherr energy efficient appliances redefine “future proofing”.

Year-round heated conservatory, jetted spa pool, far-infrared sauna, indoor/outdoor massage shower towers, and custom cook-on gas fireplace set in a private tropical oasis of spacious marble patios flowing through high-ceilinged glass sliders to the north, east and west, provide endless hours of luxurious pampering and entertaining following a day of sand and surf.

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spa retreat Golden cream Giallo marble, silver gray Tigereye Travertine, Italian Designer “Horn” tile, handsmoothed Milano plaster, custom brushed satin stainless steel, finest grained light French Oak, custom pearled metallic Bticino switchgear and Venetian crystal beg the senses to see, touch and feel the dream . . .

EXCLUSIVE Asking price- $1,595,000.

Make this dream your reality – Contact the agent today.

www.precision.net.nz ID# 241529 Office - 09 489 1189

Viewing anytime by appointment.

Precision Real Estate Ltd MREINZ Phone 489 1189 (Licensed – REAA 2008)

Andrew Dorreen - 021 747 334 andrewdorreen@clear.net.nz

Pure indulgence!

Detailed to perfection…

Suzie Eade - 021 425 626 suzieeade@xtra.co.nz

Proudly marketed by Precision Real Estate Ltd MREINZ

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Takapuna

Ultimate Lock up and Leave 245 C HURSTMERE ROAD, TAKAPUNA Located between Milford and Takapuna on North Shores famed “Golden Mile”, this solid concrete residence is perfectly positioned to take in majestic views of both the Hauraki Gulf and Lake Pupuke. Superbly constructed in 2005 by one of New Zealand’s leading developers, the 3700sqft (approx) home offers, air conditioning, heated floors, surround sound, three to four car garaging and private access to Thorne Bay Beach.

own balcony. You have a choice of two spacious lounges, each with surround sound and built in flat screen televisions.

A highly spec’d kitchen with granite island bench and quality Bosch appliances makes cooking and entertaining a breeze.

Light filled and open plan this floor is designed to maximise the magnificent vistas of the gulf. Quality homes such as this one, offering powerful views and beach access are a rarity on the golden mile.

The home boasts four very generous bedrooms with the master suite occupying the entire third level, with access made easy in the form of a Lift from the garage which services all floors. The master takes in amazing views from the Hauraki Gulf to the East, and Lake Pupuke to the West.

It also has a lavish ensuite, his and hers wardrobes and its

This home will give you the ultimate in a Luxury, lock up and leave lifestyle which you will seldom find in North Shores most affluent suburb.

Do not miss this opportunity; Express your interest with the vendor’s sole agent Andrew Dorreen today.

Property enjoys views out over Thornes Bay.

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Proudly marketed by: Andrew Dorreen 021 747 334 andrewdorreen@clear.net.nz Web: www.precision.net.nz

Quick chat with precision agent - Andrew Dorreen Andrew has been involved in selling some of the North Shore’s most exclusive homes over the past six years, and has a vast array of huge sales to his name. Known for being open and great to deal with, Andrew has achieved record prices. He lives locally in Milford and is passionate about selling the seaward side of The Shore from Rothesay Bay to Takapuna Beach. Andrew is a keen boatie who enjoys Club Night on Thursdays at the Milford Cruising Club.

He will often be seen out and about on the weekend walking with his wife Sarah (also a keen boatie and pictured in the fishing column this issue) and young daughter Ruby. For a breath of fresh air and a professional approach - call Andrew today.

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rEal estate: with Aaron Reid, Barfoot and Thompson, Takapuna

Spring is here Welcome to the beginning of spring. It is such an exciting time of the year, the weather is a little warmer, flowers are blossoming, the days are getting longer and people’s spirits are lifted. The general feeling of positivity is noticeable in the community.

Not to mention the Rugby World Cup kicks off this month! As you no doubt know, Takapuna is hosting the French team and their supporters during the campaign.

What does all this mean for the property market??

It is common knowledge that generally Spring brings with it an increase in activity in the property market and we expect this year to be no different.

Some who are considering selling have commented that with the Rugby World Cup approaching, now is not a good time to list their property for sale. However, I disagree with this view. Special occasions are often catalysts for people making big life defining decisions. Property will still be bought and sold during this period.

In fact with all that is happening in the community, it is a great time to be selling your property.

In addition, with the influx of tourists during the next couple of months, many of those may also decide to purchase property here. And why wouldn’t they – we live in the best place in the world.

At present, we have many genuine buyers looking. The common theme of the last few months has been a real shortage of properties for sale. On the face of it, this is good news for owners who may expect the rules of demand and supply to

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result. However buyers are also being increasingly selective and deliberate with their decision making.

Properties presented and priced well are selling quickly. An example of this is 3 recent cases last month in Takapuna alone. One property was listed on a Friday, by the end of the weekend it was a multi offer. 3 offers were presented on the Monday, with the winning offer being in excess of the asking price. Another property was listed on a Thursday morning, by lunchtime the same day it was sold with an unconditional offer. Still another was a multi offer after the first weekend of open homes.

This is the type of activity we are seeing on a daily basis in the market for properties that have good bones, are presented well, priced accordingly and where the owner is committed to selling.

We have also experienced a noticeable increase in enquiry in what is considered the “top end” ($2m plus) of the market. We are seeing positive signs from people looking to make the next step up and buy location. The old adage still rings true of location, location, location.

All in all, the signs are positive for a busy spring period which should continue into the summer months. Roll on summer and Go the All Blacks. ..............................................................................................................................

Aaron works for Barfoot & Thompson Takapuna. If you have any queries he can be contacted on a.reid@barfoot.co.nz or 021 1191926

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