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COVER PHOTO: Actors from the Pumphouse School Holiday show: Wind In The Willows by Tim Bray Productions. Mole - Margaret Bremner, Ratty - Madeleine Lynch, Toad - Tom Wardle, Badger - Matt Halliday, Policeman - Sam Berkley. Photograph by David Rowland, One-Image.com.

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APRIL 2012 issue 20

North Shore’s monthly Magazine for news, views, events and people.

the smile doctor Dr Gilbert Stehbens of Killarney Dental

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Maintaining beauty, preserving youthfulness and improving well being

The philosophy of Algologie

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Toothache Toothache normally refers to pain from teeth or jaws from a dental condition. Ranging from very mild to severe pain, it’s natures way of letting you know there’s a problem!

The most common type of toothache is from tooth decay s. ben Steh ert Dr Gilb (dental cavity) which initially starts off as sensitivity to hot, cold or sweet things and lasts for seconds. This toothache can be treated by a simple filling, after removing the decay from the tooth. Allowed to go untreated, this pain changes to a more severe pain which can last longer than a few minutes and often comes on out of the blue or wakes people from sleep. At this point the decay has often reached the nerve in the tooth causing the tooth to die and form an abscess in the bone. At this late stage we normally have to remove the nerve of the tooth (root canal) or extract the tooth.

The lesson here is to have the toothache seen to early.

Sometimes more severe aches can be from infected wisdom teeth, food impaction between teeth or from gum disease. Sensitive teeth can also be from heavily worn or eroded areas, leaking fillings or exposed root surfaces. All of these can easily be treated. You would be surprised!

Another common type of toothache is when the teeth are very sore to clean of which is normally from a crack in a filling or the tooth itself. Again… easily fixed!

Less common, but something we see from time to time, is where an ache in the jaw is from a sinus infection or angina.

Remember, not all problems in the mouth cause pain so regular check ups are important to catch things early to keep them small and cheaper. Should you experience toothache make sure to see your dental team as soon as possible. As someone once said “ignore your teeth and they’ll go away”!

Dr Gilbert Stehbens (The Smile Doctor) has a passion for general and cosmetic dentistry. For and enquiries or a consultation he can be contacted on 09 488 9050, at Killarney Dental 62A Killarney Street, Takapuna.

Algologie is a laboratory that specialises in the research and application of skin care products and treatments from the sea.

They have 100% control over the formulations from conception to finished consumer product. This is very important when working with natural products.

Algologie continues to move forward to utilise the richness of the sea. They are far from being at the end of their discoveries, from traditional methods to high technologies of today.

Algologie provides you with the necessary tools to care and treat your skin, body, mind and spirit with the natural benefits of the sea.

Seaweed and seawater are infinite sources of minerals and organic substances with exceptional properties.

It contains a wealth of vitamins, minerals and marine trace elements that are able to replenish any deficiencies in the skin and body.

Vitamins are essential for proper functioning and balance of the human organism.

Minerals regulate our metabolism and are essential for our growth and development.

Trace elements are conductors of the cellular orchestra of life. These elements serve to revive malnourished cells, oxygenating and boosting the rate of regeneration.

Algologie has four main skin care lines to care for all skin types, conditions and concerns: • Essential Line: Caring for Normal, Combination, Dry and Dehydrated skins • Sensitive Line: Caring for Sensitive, Fragile, Thin, and Irritated or Infected skins as well as Rosacea.

• Oily Line: Caring for Acne, Excess Sebum or Oil, Tightening pores, Purifying and Rebalancing.

• Anti Ageing Line: Caring for Premature Ageing, Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Hormonal Ageing, Sun damage, Pigmentation and Dryness For further details contact: SkinSense, 53b Victoria Road, Devonport (Ph 445 7077) and 5/35 Apollo Drive, Mairangi Bay (Ph 477 2780).

Or Visit: www.skinsense.co.nz

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Takapuna & Browns Bay Markets 6am-Noon

Car Boot Sale

Takapuna Primary School Carpark, 8am to 11am

moNdAy 60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

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tuESdAy Cheeky Monkeys Mairangi Bay Plunket Playgroup

65 Maxwelton Drive, 9.30-11.30am

The Wind in the Willows

Devonport Craft Market

Milford Indoor Bowls

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

Devonstock 2012

Little Munchkins Albany Plunket Playgroup

Mairangi Bay Reserve, 3-5pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

Devonport Community House, 10am-3pm Mt Victoria, Devonport, 3-6.30pm

Bikes, BBQs & the Annee 2CU Blues Band Fort Takapuna, Devonport, 11am-4pm

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The Wind in the Willows

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

An Evening with The String Contingent, Beyondsemble

Tattletale Saints, Alex & BB The Vic Theatre, Devonport, from 7pm

In2it Street Games

Rosmini College & Carmel College’s Performance of ‘Stations of the Cross’

Inspire Centre, 28 William Pickering Dr, Albany 9.30-11.30am

St Joseph’s Church, Takapuna, 7pm

The Wind in the Willows

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

Christian Youth Film Festival Bruce Mason Centre, 6.30pm

Devo Divas & Dudes Clothing Swap

Artspace House, Kerr St, Devonport, 11am-1pm

'Figuratively Speaking' Art Exhibition

Artists Den & Art Gallery, Milford, Ends 28th April

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Takapuna Market 6am-Noon

Browns Bay Market

Anzac Rd Carpark, 6am-Noon

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

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Cheeky Monkeys Mairangi Bay Plunket Playgroup

65 Maxwelton Drive, 9.30-11.30am

The Wind in the Willows

Easter Sunday High Tea

Milford Indoor Bowls

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

The Kennedy Park WWII Tunnels

Little Munchkins Albany Plunket Playgroup

Bruce Mason Centre, 10am & 12pm

Stafford Villa, Birkenhead, 2.30-4.30pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

Beach Rd, Castor Bay Open to Public 1-4pm

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The Hare & The Tortoise

Inspire Centre, 28 William Pickering Dr, Albany 9.30-11.30am

The Wind in the Willows The Pumphouse 10.30am & 1pm

The Hare & The Tortoise Bruce Mason Centre 10am & 12pm

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In2it Street Games

Mairangi Bay Reserve, 3-5pm

Pattie Austin

Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm

The Hare & The Tortoise

Bruce Mason Centre, 9th-14th April 10am & 12pm

Hares Race Day Party

Bruce Mason Centre, 9th-14th April, 11am Daily

Takapuna Market 6am-Noon

Browns Bay Market

Anzac Rd Carpark, 6am-Noon

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60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

Lake House Arts Festival

Milford Indoor Bowls

The Meridian Season of Angelina Ballerina Big Audition

The Wind in the Willows

Lake House Arts Centre, 10am-4pm

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The Wind in the Willows

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

In2it Street Games

Mairangi Bay Reserve, 3-5pm

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The Wind in the Willows

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

Bruce Mason Centre, 3pm & 6.30pm

Antique & Collectables Fair

AUT Sport & Fitness Centre, Akoranga Drive, Northcote, 10am-4pm

Ray Woolf

East Coast Bays RSA, Browns Bay, 6.30-9pm

Takapuna Market 6am-Noon

Wilson Home 75th Jubilee

St Leonard’s Rd, Takapuna, 10am-2pm

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Browns Bay Market

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

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In2it Street Games

Mairangi Bay Reserve, 3-5pm

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Milford Indoor Bowls

Anzac Rd Carpark, 6am-Noon

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

Morning Melodies The Royal NZ Navy Band

Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

Takapuna Market

6am-Noon

Browns Bay Market

Anzac Rd Carpark, 6am-Noon

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NBR NZ Opera & Bruce Mason Centre Present Wonderful Women Bruce Mason Centre, 2.30pm

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

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Milford Indoor Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

Morning Melodies-Corelli School of the Arts Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

“Natures Best” Art Exhibition

Artists Den & Art Gallery, Milford From 1st-26th May

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Operatunity - The Best of British

Windsor Park Baptist Church, 11am

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thuRSdAy 60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

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FRIdAy In2it Street Games

Stafford Park, 3-5pm

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Mairangi Bay Farmers Market

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Mairangi Bay Farmers Market

8am-12.30pm

Milford Craft Market

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am-2pm

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Cheeky Monkeys Mairangi Bay Plunket Playgroup

65 Maxwelton Drive, 9.30-11.30am

The Wind in the Willows

• One of the leading Office & Retail brokers on the Shore • Janet guarantees to find a solution for you

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

Devonport Sun Run

Torpedo Bay Café, 6pm

60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

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Lake House Arts Festival

Lake House Arts Centre, 13th-15th April, 10am-4pm

The Wind in the Willows

The Wind in the Willows

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

The Hare & The Tortoise

Bruce Mason Centre, 10am & 12pm

Devonport Sun Run

Stafford Park, 3-5pm

Auckland Jazz Orchestra

TheatreWorks, Birkenhead Memorial Park, 13th-28th April, Thurs-Sat 8pm/Sun 4pm

Masonic Tavern, Devonport, 7.30-9pm

60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

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The Wind in the Willows

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

In2it Street Games

Stafford Park, 3-5pm

Bruce Mason Centre, 10am & 12pm

Antique & Collectables Fair

AUT Sport & Fitness Centre, Akoranga Drive, Northcote, 10am-5pm

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Wilson Home 75th Jubilee

The Wind in the Willows

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm

Birkenhead Artisan Market

Highbury Community House, 9am-1pm

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Milford Craft Market

St Leonard’s Rd, Takapuna, 5-8pm

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

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The Hare & The Tortoise

Mystery at Greenfingers

Torpedo Bay Café, 6pm

Lake House Arts Centre, 10am-4pm The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

In2it Street Games

Bruce Mason Centre, 10am & 12pm

Lake House Arts Festival The Wind in the Willows

The Hare & The Tortoise

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

8am-12.30pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am-2pm

Devonport Sun Run

The Wind in the Willows

Torpedo Bay Café, 6pm

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

Cartoon Network’s Ben Ten Live Time Machine

• A decade with Colliers on the Shore

Bruce Mason Centre, 11am, 1.30pm & 4pm

Wilson Home 75th Jubilee

St Leonard’s Rd, Takapuna, 10am-10pm

The Exponents

Brownzy Tavern, Browns Bay, 7.30pm

60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

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Menopause The Musical Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm

In2it Street Games

Stafford Park, 3-5pm

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Devonport Sun Run

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm

5 Star Comedy Showcase on The Shore Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm

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Funky Fair & Grove Mitre 10 MEGA Battle of the Schools Competition

Torpedo Bay Café, 6pm

Belmont Primary School, School Rd, Belmont, 12-5pm

60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

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Miriam Margolyes - Dickens Women Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm

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Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm

Miriam Margolyes - Dickens Women Bruce Mason Centre, 2pm & 8pm

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Janet Marshall Phone: 021 684 775 | 09 488 4775 Email: janet.marshall@colliers.com

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BMW 3 Series launch at McKenzies, Takapuna Beach Jerry Clayton BMW had the much anticipated launch of their new BMW 3 Series at the new (nearing completion) McKenzies Project in Takapuna on Wednesday March 21st.

A sensational new car launched at a sensational new development – we can’t wait until it opens!

Paul and Joanne Dennison.

Peter Lyashov, Guy King.

Hugh and Janet Rochfort, Graeme Secker.

Ray and Marilyn Wilson.

Heather Lynch, Anne Simich, Helen Lynch.

Brian and Gerard Lynch.

Pete White, Andrew Holliday, Jayne White.

Pete and Therese Russel and Steve Hilson.

Fashion evening at Magazine

Magazine, that popular clothing store in Byron Ave, had a wonderful evening with bubbles, insightful fashion advice and great company on the evening of Tuesday March 20th.

Tricia Aschebrock, Birgitte Reinen-Hamill.

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Dawn Frear, Lesley Stallmann.

Heather Wootton, Antoinette Sayer.

Joanne Weatherburn, Lynda Gardner.

Pip Jones, Jacquie Handley.

Marie Cheesemann, Baby Aria, Mary LeFevre.

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Devonport-Takapuna Plunket at the Movies On Thursday March 22nd local Plunket held a great fundraising event at the Devonport Victoria Picture Place with a special viewing of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Plunket supporters were welcomed by Pippa Wetzell to a fantastic evening and great movie.

Jenni, Pippa, Carol.

Karen, Tina, Barbara.

Ann, Carol, Dianne.

Helen, Jenni, Donna.

Mary, Maggie.

Nichola, Jacquelene, Mel.

Murray, Glenys, Howard.

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out & ABout oN thE ShoRE Echelon Cyclery The grand opening of Bret Burton’s fabulous new Echelon Cyclery store in Barry’s Point Road (beside Katmandu) was held in late February. We love it when great new businesses like this come into the area.

Cooper Rand, Sam Franklin, Sophie Corbidge.

Les Gorvett, Wayne Edgeler.

Owen and Karen Deiath, Tarryn Burton, Amanda Bearsley.

Christine Marshell, Rachna Nair, Josh Lowe.

Catherine Scoular, Chris Budai, Josh Clarke, Adam Marshment.

Dawn Corbidge, Peter Bennetts, Richard Corbidge.

Michael Jones, John Rich, Petra Jones.

Mike Thompson, Gabriel Raubenheimer, David Raubenheimer.

Chris Miller, Rachael Verry.

Luke Burton, Emily Heathorn, Trinity Burton.

Ben Bartlett, Nigel Heathorn.

Dave Snowdon, Damien Ettema.

Kiri Barfoot, Paul Crozier.

My Room

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

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ST PADDY’S DAY HURSTMERE HOOLEY The Irish certainly know how to party, and the bars on our Hurstmere Strip are certainly the place to celebrate the Patron Saint of Ireland. The hooleys are getting bigger and better every year. Ulla Bennett enjoyed herself taking these photos at Florrie McGreals, The Elephant Wrestler and Blankenberg.

Lisa , Rebekah , Mark.

Dot, Margaret, Isabelle, Adrianne.

Brent, Shaun, Christine, Steve.

Maike, Yossi, Timna.

Janelle, Kellie, Di, Hanna.

Allie, Giselle, Sheldon, Molly, Diane.

Campbell, Emma, Russell.

Steve, Jackie, Malain.

Andy, Pia, Lianne, Vanghan.

Ciara, Molly, Chris, Yasmin.

Kurt, Richard, Nick, Michael, Ross.

Steve, Tim, Mike.

Alister and Thomas.

Bredesen Irish Dancers.

Shelley and Eddie Hart.

Michelle Simotich, Sara Meyer.

Genevieve, Christine, Jessie.

Laura and Jackie Hart.

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C-Bay Cafe Campbells Bay Opening The husband and wife team of Johann and Hanna proudly opened their new C’Bay Coffee & Wine Bar, situated on The Esplanade in Campbells Bay, on Friday March 16th. Guests enjoyed entertainment, wonderful food, wine, and plenty of socialising.

Dr. Jon Wilcox, Monica Baek, Tony Ebert.

Barbara and Lynton Bates.

Grant and Lorraine Carnegie, Lorraine Fowler, Maralyn and Michael Bousher.

Nicky Mana, Brenda Higgins, Sharese and Tyrone Foley.

Shanelle, Shayne, Donelle, Jake, Angus.

Conrad, Tobie, Jess, Karen, JP.

Alison and Bill Barrass, Lesley Williams, Patrick Geals.

Jenni Ebert, Mary Streva, Holly Streva, Tony Ebert.

Conning Barraclough Chartered Accountants Opening Judith Barraclough and Graeme Conning held an evening to celebrate the opening of their practice in Lake Road, Takapuna during March.

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North Harbour Club ‘China Opportunities’ Lunch Trade Minister Tim Groser was the keynote speaker at the fi rst Lexus of North Shore Charity Lunch hosted by the North Harbour Club at the North Harbour Stadium on Thursday March 15th.

The topic of the lunch was based around exploring the opportunities of doing business with China. Tim Groser was joined by experts for a panel discussion, facilitated by MC Mike Hosking, after his informative speech.

Matthew Mason, Aidan Bennett, Greg Smale.

Richard Yan, Tina Wang, Brian Richards.

Jo-Anne Thomas, Nicolette Bodewes, Anne Wylde.

Dallas Bennett, Cam Calkoen, Matthew Mason.

Paulina Carroll, Bin Lin, Marinka Hood.

Jaclyn Margules, Lynda Mann, Chris Avery, Greg Howard.

Jeff Maddren, Clark Maddren, Don Stock, Mark Leech.

Andrew Scott, Martin Bell.

Henry Duncan, Wayne Voss, Rebecca Day, Jane Finlayson,

Bruno Goedeke, Simon Hall, Richard Cole.

Henry Han, Cook Huary, Jane Han, Susan Han.

Simon Thompson, Keith Routledge.

Anne Quaid, Amanda Billington.

Maggie Chen, Henry Leung.

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John Key for Breakfast PM John Key, hosted by Maggie Barry, addressed a breakfast audience of almost 200 at the Bruce Mason Centre in Takapuna on Friday March 23rd. This was followed with a visit to local schools Westlake Boys and Carmel and a walk around Takapuna chatting to locals.

John Key and Maggie Barry.

Jim Huse, Frederic Boles, Richard Davis.

Bob and Mark Jago.

David Kelly, Mac Bycroft.

Steve Hamlin, Sarah Courtney, Damen Over.

Olivia Blaylock, Stuart Sinclair, Gavin Houstan, Sean O’Flaherty, Christy Stead.

Chris and Brian Paulin, Catherine Howell.

Dot, Margaret, Isabelle, Adrianne.

Barry Adkis, Jo and Bob McRae.

a beautiful smile, can be easier than you think...

Due to advancements in dental technology a beautiful smile can be a lot less painful and expensive than you think. Talk to us at Killarney Dental to find out how we can create a beautiful smile for you. We offer practical solutions and payment options, so contact us today for a consultation.

We understand that confidence comes from having a great smile, and teeth that are in optimum condition

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Butter London Nail Polish in Minger $31

Theodore Lipstick in Mulled Wine $48 Sodashi Nourishing Skin Repair Treatment $138

BRIGHTEN UP There’s no excuse for dull, dry skin this season.

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n Autumn, skin needs special attention. As the weather gets cooler, it’s time to renew, recover from summer indulgences and emerge restored, refreshed and ready.

The aftermath of summer’s sun and sand combined with the dry, cool autumn air means rough, dry dehydated skin.

The answer? Moisturise, protect and prepare with our Autumn invigoration package. A Lactic Botanical peel for the face leaves skin smooth and fresh. A dry brush treatment for the body invigorates and preps the skin to absorb key nutrients, without causing irritation. Then, Sans Activator 7 Body Oil delivers an endless list of beauty benefits for a toned, smooth and hydrated appearance.

The ‘Brighten up’ package $115 includes • • •

A 30 minute 20% Bio Actives Lactic Botanical Peel (value $105) A 30 minute DryBrush technique followed by a Sans Activator 7 body oil application (value $100) After your treatment you’ll recieve a complimentary sample of Solgar VM2000, a highly effective antioxidant

Sans Activator 7 Body Oil $60 Sans pH Perfect Body Wash $49

So you can expect

Beautifully invigorated, decongested skin, head to toe.

To book your Autumn Package give us a call on +64 9 4880585 for Takapuna, or +64 9 5246702 for Newmarket.

Q&A

We chat to our super stylist Emma Sheen from Stephen Marr Takapuna about everything you need to know to keep your hair looking gorgeous this Autumn.

Moving into the cooler months, what are the latest colour trends for autumn?

Autumn puts an emphasis on rich, vibrant tones, and breathing life into dry and tortured hair post summer. For blondes, we focus on cooling out any unwanted brassiness, which is a common symptom of UV exposure. I’m doing a lot of vibrant, bold coppers, pearly beiges and smokey browns.

How do I keep my vibrant coppers and reds from fading?

Firstly, be sure to use a colour saving shampoo, which is high in antioxidants.

Wella SP Colour Save is perfect for this.

At the moment of colouring, it is really important to make sure that the colour molecule is oxidised properly and the cuticle is sealed down to ensure it’s locked in the hair and achieve minimal fade. We also stock a brilliant product called Sans pH Corrector.

This keeps the cuticle of the hair fibre shut at all times keeping colour safe and hair ultra shiny!

Is it possible to bring hair back to life if it feels dry and brittle?

Absolutely. I have an arsenal of goodies that will make sure hair feels softer and shiner on first application and within six weeks, hair can be completely restored. This amazing treatment is specifically designed to target post summer hair and prep for autumn. It’s a concentrated protein and moisture infusion followed with a super deluxe, organic hair gloss, which literally makes your hair look like crystal. Shine On You Crazy Diamond is an Autumn only package, and it’s only $49 when added onto another service!

Talk to Emma and the team at Stephen Marr Takapuna about these Autumn services.

Stephen Marr Takapuna 10 Northcroft St // 9 488 0585

style with a conscience THE NEW ORGANIC MERINO RANGE FROM NATURE BABY The brand new range of organic merino babywear just released by Nature Baby continues the story of this successful New Zealand business which has gone from strength to strength in the past year. With equal commitment to both ethical and design principles, Nature Baby has struck a chord with parents the world over who strive to dress their children both beautifully and sustainably.

With an increasing amount of merino babywear now available described as ‘natural’ and ‘pure’ Nature Baby has maintained a strict policy of only creating their winter garments from Organic Merino, which guarantees that the yarn is produced from sheep that have been raised organically and have not been subjected to the conventional chemical processes of dipping, drenching and scouring. This

means the merino wool is completely free of chemicals and the wool is in its most natural and silky soft state.

The Nature Baby 2012 Winter Range features warm and cosy classic designs in sweet new prints and colours: The charming new Wilderness Print combines whimsical motifs from nature and much loved children’s stories of the past. This limited edition fabric is available in warm Sleeping Gowns, Bodytops, Beanies, Drawstring Booties, Mittens and Wraps from $19.95.

Nature Baby’s top selling Organic Merino Thermals have been coveted in cooler regions with their luxurious fine knit and superior insulation. These Thermal Tops and Leggings and now come in both navy rose and will layer beautifully.

Two gorgeous new season wide stripes

have also been added to the range of Merino Essentials including Drawstring Pants, Footed Rompers, Long Sleeve Bodytops and Cot Blankets. Rose and Mushroom is perfect for girls and a classic Navy and Mushroom for boys.

Pure Organic Merino babywear is a wonderful way to ensure no toxic chemicals are close to babies while they are wrapped up snug against the cooler days and nights. It is a natural insulator which allows the skin to breathe while maintaining an even temperature essential for a good night’s rest and keeping baby comfortable all day.

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Everything apple: with iStore, Takapuna This month we probed Takapuna resident Dave Booth about his iPad. Although he isn’t a native Shore person (he was originally from the Horowhenua area) Dave loves living close to Takapuna Beach and can be seen walking the length of it, and back, most mornings. In fact, he is passionate about the area, having started a Facebook group aimed at saving the Takapuna Beach Holiday Park as part of the review of the area’s plan. Dave spent a few years living in the UK and founded and sold a website business (iwantoneofthose.com). He now works as a consultant, providing Investment and advisory services to creative, social and commercial entrepreneurs. Aidan Bennett put the questions to him at Sierra Cafe in Takapuna.

On My iPad: Dave Booth Dave’s recreational device Aidan Bennett: How long have you had your iPad? Dave Booth: Bought it days before they announced the release of IPAD 2. Doh! AB: What do you love about it?

DB: Where do I start? It plays so many roles. For me it’s a ‘recreational device’ rather than a ‘work device’ using it in the evenings/weekends and when we are away on holiday. I can enjoy the internet without checking on work e-mails. The apps for travel are brilliant – booking hotels, flights etc. It also great for kids with so many fun educational apps and the ability to play movies. It is also a great way of showing photos to family and friends. When we travelled to Europe last year it was a life saver in more ways than one!

AB: Do you share it?

DB: Currently the main users are myself and Jonathan (Jono), my 3 year old. His Mum has yet to get a look in...

AB: Do you use it for social media?

DB: Facebook app is great. Jono had a Facebook page within hours of being born and each month we have uploaded his best ‘pics’ of the day. I set up a Facebook Campaign to ‘Save Takapuna Beach Holiday Park’ which has attracted over 3200 fans. So I check on this regularly.

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AB: What is your favourite App? Any new Apps that you recommend?

DB: For me: Toodle Do (Things to Do List); Trip It (Travel Organiser); Upacking List (Fantastic when you are travelling with a toddler). For Jono: Doodle Buddy (Drawing); Tally Tots (Counting); Baby Piano (Music). I am about to download latest IPAD version of Skywalk (Maps out the stars/planets/ constellations in real time).

AB: What do you read on your iPad? DB: For me: NZ Herald & Stuff for New Zealand. BBC for international. Have just started using Kindle for IPAD which looks good. For Jono: Disney and the Lady Bird Books (remember them?) have great interactive books.

AB: What is the latest music you have purchased?

DB: Have just got back from WOMAD so next purchases are Pajama Club – Neil Finn and his family and Cat Empire.

AB: Going to upgrade to the NEW iPad? DB: See below AB: Complete the following. If I lost my iPad I would…

DB: be delighted as everything is backed up and now I have the justification to upgrade to the New iPad.

Fashion: with Bettie Monroe, Takapuna

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dIdA’s WIne Lounge Dida’s Wine Lounge in Devonport is located in the front of the majestic, and majestically restored Victoria Theatre on Devonport’s main street. As with its older sibling across the water (Ponsonby), the Lounge offers an exquisite selection of small plates, tapas to tempt you to have a glass of something different, from a winelist and menu that makes the most of the prodigious Glengarry produce and wine cellar resources. open: Mon-Thurs 3.30pm-10.30pm; Fri 3.30pm-12am, Sat-Sun 12pm-12am.

54 Victoria Street, Devonport. PH: 445 1392. www.didas.co.nz During April, get 2 tapas and a glass of house wine, or tap beer, for just $25.

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Raviz Indian Restaurant, located above Glengarry on Hurstmere Road, offers authentic Indian Cuisine, is fully licensed (& BYO), with both dine in and takeaway options. The secret of Raviz cuisine comes from the homemade spices which they say differentiate them from others. If you haven’t tried Raviz you are missing Real Indian Cuisine. They are very affordable as well with $10 lunch specials and $10 meal specials (see details below). They also offer free delivery on takeaways over $25. open: 7 days, lunch 11.30am-2pm, Dinner 5pm till late.

178 Hurstmere road, Takapuna. PH: 489 2400. www.raviz.co.nz

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PInoT PLus Truly is one of those unique little gems; It’s not just a wine bar, it’s not just a restaurant – This is the living embodiment of owner John Ingle’s passion, love, and taste of good wine.

The wines are boutique, it’s unlikely there will be any of the labels you’re familiar with, but that’s John’s challenge – he’s not here to keep you comfortable, but to help you discover something new, and share what he has to offer.

For 2012 he offers a monthly TREAT of a selected main course and matching wine for $25. open for dinner Tues – Sat from 5.30pm.

168 Hurstmere road Takapuna ph. 4899510 www.pinotplus.co.nz Spiced Indian rice and chicken, flavoured with butter fried sultanas, cashews and yoghurt sauce with matching glass of wine. $25 inclusive.

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nIcoLIno ResTAuRAnT & cuBe BAR A “taste of Greece and the Mediterranean” in every sense of the word: food, atmosphere, live entertainment and the relaxed, but attentive service just as you would fi nd in a taverna in Greece itself. Nicolino is BYO and also provides takeaway pizzas and meals, including free delivery within the local area. open: 7 days, 4.00pm till late.

103 Victoria road, Devonport. PH: 446 6664. www.nicolinorestaurant.co.nz

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Thursday evenings are Greek party nights at Nicolino, with music and dance to the Sounds of Greece. Join us for a night at the “Opa!”

This is the undoubted favourite of many Takapuna locals. Owners Emilio and Maria ensure the experience at their restaurant is very special. When customers go back to Al Forno – and most do – they are greeted like a long lost friend. Al Forno has a perfect location and is a must for those who love to eat out in Takapuna. Whether dining in or taking away the traditional yet unique Al Forno Italian food is great. Choose from Woodfi red Pizzas, Pastas, Salads and sumptuous mains like Chicken or Veal Parmigiana, prime Eye Fillets or King Prawns to name just a few. You won’t want to miss their unforgettable Italian cake and gelato. open: Monday-closed. Tuesday-Wednesday 5pm till late. Thursday-Friday 12pm till late Saturday-Sunday 5pm till late.

34 Anzac Street, Takapuna. PH: 488 0179.

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It’s all real good here, great Italian, but if we had to choose try one of their scrummy Pizza’s from the oven – you can almost watch them cook!

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The eLePhAnT WResTLeR The aim of host Paul Lomax was to create a bar that is just a “great local” and he has certainly achieved that. This is a place where you can meet, enjoy good company, have a drink and eat great food. Gastro style food – quality food at a reasonable price – is what you get at The Elephant Wrestler. Try their ‘PoP Chicken’ signature dish! Some great deals here... 2 for 1 Meals on Mondays; Pizza just $10 on Tuesdays; Steak, Prime Angus Beef just $15.90 on Thursdays; Fish & Chips just $12.50 on Fridays; Roast of the Day just $15.50 on Sundays. open: 7 days from 11am to late.

138 Hurstmere road, Takapuna, PH: 489 8030. www.elephantwrestler.co.nz

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BoLLIWood ResTAuRAnT Bolliwood has been a popular dining spot on Ponsonby Road for a long long time, and now has a second restaurant in Huron Street, Takapuna.

Bolliwood is well known for the quality of its Indian cuisine which has been achieved by adhering to a policy of employing only 5-star chefs from India.

As well as sensational Indian food, a feature of both Bolliwood Restaurant’s is a massive screen playing the latest Bollywood songs. This is a real dining experience, enjoyable if you are planning an intimate dinner for two or a group function. Online reviews rave about the quality of the Bolliwood food. open: lunch Mon-Fri 11.30-2.30pm, Dinner Mon-Sun 5pm till late.

17 Huron St, Takapuna Beach. PH: 489 9911. www.bolliwood.co.nz

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Dinner - All Mains are $10 on Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesdays – Dine in and take out.

Lunch - 7 days All Mains $10 + add $2 and receive selected drink, juice, beer/wine or naan bread.

If you love food and eating out and haven’t been to Aubergine in Takapuna then you’ve got to give it a go – for brunch, lunch or dinner.

The extensive Aubergine menu offers an international style of cuisine that mixes old Kiwi favourites with the fl avours of Europe and the Mediterranean. If you are a foodie that likes value then you’ll love it – at Aubergine most of the wellpriced meals come complete with veges, salads etc. The result is a final bill that will keep the smile on your face. open Mon-Fri 12 noon-late, Sat 11am-late, Sun 11am-11pm.

129 Hurstmere road, Takapuna Beach.

PH: 489 3104. www.aubergine.co.nz Take advantage of their 3-Course Dinner Special – entree, main & dessert for just $35!

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This has become a very popular eating spot on the Hurstmere Strip, having an extensive menu including Platters (to share), Small Plates (starters), Mains (venison, chicken, rib eye, rabbit, lamb rump), Pizzas, and ‘Pub Fare’ which includes fi sh 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 (Mon-Fri), they also do a great brunch on Saturdays and Sundays which you can enjoy in the garden bar. And of course always a great beer! open: 7 days - 11am to late.

134-138 Hurstmere rd, Takapuna. PH: 486 4102 www.hurstmereroadbrewbar.co.nz

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BLAnkenBeRge BeLgIAn BeeR cAfÉ At this Takapuna favourite you’ll find an all new Summer Menu for 2012, with loads of seasonal summer ingredients. With a Flemish-French theme, this is not just your average pub food, it’s interesting – a huge range and variety – with suggested beer matches from their range of the best Belgian Beers. Ask about their Chefs Plate of the Day and popular Fish of the day. open: Mon-Sat 11.30am-late, Sun 9am-late.

136 Hurstmere road, Takapuna Beach.

PH: 486 6331. www.belgianbeercafetakapuna.co.nz

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“Munday Mussel Madness” – Every Monday you can get a one kilo mussel pot and frites (fries) for just $12. Every Tuesday you can get a half kilo of Angus Rump Steak, with frites, for just $15.

Thyme Restaurant on Level 1 of the Spencer on Byron Hotel, Takapuna provides award winning dining, blending fresh and innovative cuisine with an extensive menu that uses in season fresh local produce. The Spencer’s renowned chefs and its restaurant and bar staff have won many medals for their culinary delights and hospitality.

New seasonal menu items include South Island Whitebait Omelette, Manuka Honey rubbed Canter Vallery Farm Duck Breast and Hawkes Bay Lamb Rack. open: 7 Days – Breakfast, lunch and Dinner. level 1, Spencer on Byron Hotel, Byron Avenue, Takapuna Beach. PH: 916-4982 www.spencerhotel.co.nz/thyme

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Look out for Thymes special coupon offer on the back of your supermarket receipt of buy one main and get the second for half price!

(Formerly Marvel Grill) Inspired by the fast and fresh international staple of Mexican food, Takapuna’s newest restaurant Chihuahua features a distinctive and diverse modern menu with hints of Mexican street food.

Food trends globally have seen a shift to an authentic modern Mexican style of cuisine.

Fresh, fast the Chihuahua menu includes such wonderful dishes as Bocaditas (snacks) with a selection of different Guacamoles, salsas and other items seen in Mexican as “Mexican Street Food”. Tostaditas, Tacos and Quesadillas using fresh products and meats from our grill. Ceviche’s, fresh Ensaladas (salads) and Acompanamientos (sides dishes) will also feature on the extensive menu at Chihuahua. An extensive takeaway menu will be offered all day. Tantamount to the authentic Chihuahua Mexican menu is the proviso that the beverage be equally exciting with a 40 plus selection of Tequilas. The cocktail list will be large and hosts many traditional Mexican beverages.

Live music and DJ’s feature weekly. open Monday to Sunday - 12 noon until 1am.

Meals and Takeaways available all day.

34 Anzac Avenue, Takapuna. Phone 486-2249 Try the Takeout Mexican Street Food – you’ll love it and it is very affordable!

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Located on the Hurstmere Strip beside the Bruce Mason Centre, Portofi no is a family owned and operated restaurant that offers an authentic taste of Italy. Since 1980 Portofi no has been committed to excellence in food service. Here you can enjoy a meal only the way the Italians can! The same passion for food and wine is to be found, the same great service, an experience most that has become part of the Shore lifestyle. Portofi no can seat 140 people inside, but during the summer the outside area – with space for 60 and views out over the water – is very popular. Due to its size and location Portofi no Takapuna is also a great place for group functions, weddings, birthdays and events. open every day 11am until late.

156 Hurstmere road, Takapuna. PH: 488-0077 Email: takapuna@portofino.co.nz www.portofino.co.nz/takapuna

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Take advantage of their Portofino Express Lunch. Just $19 will get you 2 courses and a glass of wine or Peroni tap beer. Great value!

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Step inside this Milford favourite and the decor makes you feel like you are actually in Venice – with food to match. Everything is fresh every day – vegetables, seafood, pasta, meats etc. The menu is extensive – no less than 46 options, including 10 appetisers and over 30 mains. Seafood, meats, salads, pasta, pizza and sensational desserts made on site. Try their Venice Special Cake – sheets of walnut pastry, soaked with Frangelico, layered with dark chocolate cream and served with ice cream. There’s a great selection of wines at Venice, from Italy as well as New Zealand and Australian varieties. open: lunch Fri & Sat 12pm-3pm, Dinner Daily 6pm till late 91 Kitchener road, Milford. PH: 486 4157 www.veniceitalianrestaurant.co.nz When you book, up until May 1st, you will receive a three-course meal for just $30.00.

Montrose offers a great selection of modern Englishstyle cuisine and is fully licensed with a great range of wines and beers, coffees and real fruit smoothies.

It’s a great place to have a romantic dinner, a family outing with children and a great place to celebrate in style for any occasion, with gluten free and vegetarian options. Dine outside, soak up the sun and enjoy a beverage with an excellent array of food. In the winter months there is an open fire (enjoy mulled wine) with rich dark English oak tables and leather chairs – you’ll want to stay the whole night! Live music on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday at lunch time. open: 7 days a week, 9am-late Mon-Fri, 8am-late Sat-Sun. 1 Montrose Terrace, Mairangi Bay. PH: 478 9610. www.montrose.org.nz BYO wine Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.

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mAIRAngI JAPAnese cuIsIne Pho Le noodLe cAfe house Leading on from their success in Takapuna the New Vietnam Cafe crew have opened ‘Pa Le Noodles’ on Northcote Road, just along from Onewa Domain, in the building that was once Pizza Hutt. At Pa Le Noodles you will discover a family restaurant where you can get lots of different varieties of Asian style foods as well as Fish & Chips for the kids – very generous servings and all at a price that won’t break the bank. You can dine in or take away.

50 Northcote road, Tip Try the ‘Peking Duck’ Northcote. it’s the Pa Le Noodles PH: 418 1089 Northcote

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Mairangi Japanese Cuisine, a recently opened (2011) authentic Japanese restaurant, is a hidden treasure located in Green Gables shopping village in Mairangi Bay. Delicious Japanese food is prepared by the head chef who has over 20 years’ experience of serving top quality meals. Mairangi Japanese is both fully licensed and BYO, with a good selection of wine, Japanese tap beer and Sake also available. Live music every Saturday night. Small functions are also welcomed. open: For lunch 11.30am-2.30pm; Dinner 6pm-10.30pm Mon-Sat (closed Sundays) 376/384 Beach rd. Mairangi Bay. PH: 476 9977. www.mairangicuisine.co.nz

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Feature Restaurant - Talay Thai Restaurant

A TAsTe of ThAILAnd in Milford

Thailand is one destination known for its amazing culture and cuisine. If you’re keen to replicate the sights and sounds of Thailand a little closer to home, then the Talay Thai restaurant needs to be your next stop. Situated on Milford’s Kitchener road, the restaurant first opened its doors in october 2011. Since then it has quickly gained a reputation for reasonable prices and exceptional service, all in an attractive and relaxed setting.

The Talay Thai Restaurant is owned and operated by Janya and Peter. Janya is from Bangkok and has been involved in the restaurant business for over seven years. With her siblings she also operates the two popular Thai Family restaurants in Pakuranga and Eastern Beach. The word ‘talay’ means ‘sea’ in Thai so it’s the perfect name for their new sister restaurant on the shore.

The Talay Thai Restaurant has seating for 40 people, and is fully licensed with BYOW. It’s open for dinner 7 nights from 5.00pm until late and a takeaway menu is also available. If you’re fortunate enough to order the BBQ beef, then sit back and watch the show! Just as the hot plate of marinated sirloin steak, Thai homemade sauce and vegetables is about to be set in front of you, it’s engulfed in a sizzling brandy flame. The sight and aroma will set your tastebuds alight!

Another ‘must try’ dish is the Scallop Special, a dish of pan-fried scallops with a Thai homemade sauce and steamed vegetables. It’s a memorable dish – two friends of the Channel magazine were still talking about their scallops days after dining at Talay Thai.

A favourite with regular diners is the Lamb Rack Thai Special consisting of a pan-fried rack of lamb with Thai homemade sauce and steamed vegetables.

The menu also caters for vegetarians, with an extensive choice of entrees, main

courses and fried rice and noodles.

If you’re dining with a group of four or more and are having trouble deciding from the enticing menu, then you may like to choose one of the Banquet options.

You will dine on a feast of mixed entrees, a selection of four main dishes accompanied by jasmine rice and fi nish with ice cream and a round of coffee or tea.

The Talay Thai Restaurant is not just for evening dining. Dine-in and takeaway lunch is available from Tuesday to Sunday 12.00pm to 2.30pm. Main course dishes start at just $10.50 and include favourites such as Pad Med Ma Muang, Pad Thai and Panang Curry. For your convenience there is also free delivery with lunch orders of $30.00 or more, a great option when time is tight.

Even though the Talay Thai Restaurant has only been on the shore for a short time it already has people talking. “We’ve got our regulars that keep coming back, and they’re telling their friends about us” says Peter. “They just absolutely love the food.”

Early Bird Special. Dine in only. 25% Discount off food bill only, 5pm - 7pm Monday to Thursday. Bookings essential. April only.

83-85 Kitchener Rd, Milford. Ph 489 9568 Takeaway available Trading Hours. Lunch: Tuesday – Sunday 12.00 pm – 2.30 pm. Dinner: 7 nights 5.00 pm til late www.talaythai.co.nz

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Located right in the heart of Takapuna’s main Hurstmere Road shopping area, and only a short stroll from the beach, Cafe d’amour means Cafe of love. The cafe’s friendly and helpful staff share a passion for great coffee – using award-winning coffee beans – and lovely food which you can enjoy in a cozy and relaxed environment. open: 7am-4pm, 7 Days 86 Hurstmere road, Takapuna Beach. PH: 488 0200

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They’re famous in Takapuna for Eggs Benedict with beautiful home made hollandaise sauce, with bacon or salmon. Great value at only $13.50.

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Bobby Zhuo and Selva Thankamani.

At Latin Larder you’ll fi nd excellent food and great coffee.The cafe is the only one in Takapuna to serve Miller’s Coffee and friendly owner Justin is only too happy to please – offering to make anything off-menu to order if the customer wishes.

One of the best kept secrets is their secret garden that’s been hiding away, tucked in behind the cafe. open: 6.30am-3pm, Tues-Sun (closed Mondays) 170 Hurstmere road, Takapuna Beach. PH: 489 5563

Tip You’ve got to try their tasty and delicious Pan Fried Salmon Fillet with homemade Potato Hash, Rocket & Hollandaise.

Cafe Melba in Takapuna is a favourite haunt for many. Their great coffee, great food, a great team and Barrista Sean does the best coffee art in Auckland.

c’BAy coffee & WIne BAR, cAmPeLLs BAy C’Bay offers great coffee as well as breakfast and lunch menus including salads, soups and gourmet sandwiches, as well as tapas and anti pasta platters. There is also a deli range of slices, cakes, muffins, scones and sandwiches, all homemade with the menu including a range for vegan and gluten free foods.

The Esplanade, Campells Bay. Phone 478 7243.

Email: cbaycoffee@gmail.com

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They have great dinners! Tuesday is Soup & Bread night while on Thursday it’s Stew & Mash.

sumo sALAd, TAkAPunA At this popular cafe in Takapuna you will find much more than Salads. All day breakfast, great coffee, gourmet toasties, wraps, long rolls and of course – as the name suggests – they do fantastic salads. Some say the best in Takapuna. The added bonus is that they offer free internet (cond. apply) and you’ll always get a friendly smile from Stuart, Jacqui and their team. open: Mon-Fri 7.30am-7pm; Weekends 8am-7pm, 7 Days.

67 Hurstmere road, Takapuna Beach. PH: 489 7866

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sWIss BAkeRy, & cAfe, mILfoRd Come and visit us for all your Easter Treats. Delicious homebaked hot cross buns, handcrafted Easter Bunnies, using only the fi nest chocolate, fi lled chocolate eggs (with truffl es). We take orders. Opening hours over Easter: Closed - Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. Trading hours on Easter Saturday: 8.00am - 2.30pm. Every purchase of chocolate Easter Treats entitles the customer to enter the Easter Raffl e to win a giant chocolate Easter Bunny. open: Mon-Fri 8am-4.30pm; Weekends 8am-2.30pm, 7 Days. 5 Milford road, Milford. PH: 489 9737

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They’ve got a great range of Swiss specialities, including Urner Leckerli, Biberli, mini Gingerbread, Coconut Macaroon, Biscotti and sensational Cakes!

One local who loves Cafe Melba is Get Fit Fast and Les Mills Takapuna Personal Trainer Selva Thankamani. Selva has been frequenting the cafe for Selva Thankamani. three years with wife Nancy. Cafe Melba owner Bobby Zhuo and his friendly team have become so used to Selva’s special food combination requests, based around specifi c nutrition, that they started calling them their ‘Selva Special’.

During March they took the whole concept one step further by engaging Selva and Nancy to produce a specific menu. This menu is based around the nutritional requirements of those involved in fi tness.

“The concept is all about eating clean and keeping the metabolism moving,” explains Selva Thankamani. “The meals are high in protein, low in carbs, contain what we call good fats and are also full of natural greens. They will be good for everyone.”

Three of the seven items are called ‘Get Fit Fast Specials’. These are a White Omelette, a Chicken Omelette and a Vital Greens Smoothie. Another three are in a section called ‘Selva’s 3 Power Meals’. These are Selva’s Salmon Special (scrambled eggs, salmon, bacon, avocado, tomato, spinach, cashew nuts); Selva’s Steak Special (grilled sirloin steak with nuts, avocado, spinach, coconut oil); Selva’s Chicken Special (grilled chicken strips, Greek salad, kumara and a side of Nancy’s kumara sauce). The fi nal offering is called the ‘Kiddie Special’. But the wild berry Weet-bix bites with coconut milk and blueberries are proving to be very popular with the ladies as well as the kiddies!

Cafe Melba on Hurstmere: 62-78 Hurstmere road, Takapuna.

Phone 489 0091 open: Mon-Thu 7am-4.30pm; Fri 7am-5.30pm; Sat 8am-5.30pm; Sun 8am-4.30pm.

CAFES oN thE ShoRE

sALAd of The monTh We love contributions to Channel Magazine from our ‘locals’. One such local is Stuart Wright, the friendly host at Sumo Salad in Takapuna.

Stuart has put his hand up to provide a monthly contribution – to inform our readers of how to make tasty and healthy salads, and other bits and pieces. This is his tasty delight for March, actually provided by his new staff member Anya.

sALAT oLIvIeR This month we are celebrating our new member of staff’s arrival. Sumo Salad is more than happy to introduce Anya. originally from russia, Anya has been making great coffee at la Tropezienne for the last two years and we look forward to bringing her experience with Atomic Coffee to Sumo Salad.

Salat Olivier is always on Russian dinner tables at any celebration and Anya kindly offered to make it for us. It was so tasty I just had to share it.

It is so easy to make so go for it. When you next pop into Sumo tell Anya how great it was. Eat Well!!

TIgeR coffee, TAkAPunA

Treat Ask one of the Tiger Coffee team to assist with your ultimate taste of coffee for home or the office – Only $10 per 250g!

2 hard boiled eggs

2 Potatoes

4 sprigs of fresh dill

3 carrots

6 sprigs of Italian Parsley

¼ cup chopped red onion

2Tbs of white wine vinegar

1 cucumber deseeded and chopped

Salt and Pepper to taste

½ cup of peas

Tip Try our Scotch Fillet Sandwich $14.50 or Scallop Pie $8.50. Our customers remark on these as their favourites.

Since the Mozaik Cafe name was fi rst introduced in 2003 it has developed into a ‘favourite local’ for many. On the North Shore there are Mozaik Cafes in Takapuna (Westfi eld Shore City) and Constellation Drive. There are also Mozaik Cafes in Parnell, Grafton, Hamilton, New Lynn, Orewa and a new cafe opening soon at Victoria Park. At each cafe the standard is superb, with the emphasis on their excellent all day menu catering for everyone’s palate and outstanding service. They have their own brand of freshly roasted coffee – Zigana Espresso. The owners vision from the start has been to provide a cafe with restaurant style service that is within a relaxed, sophisticated environment. They have certainly achieved that.

Treat

Place potatoes and carrots in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Gently boil over a medium heat until tender.

Drain and let cool completely. Now peel the potato and carrot and 1cm dice. Transfer into large bowl and add remaining ingredients and stir till combined. Season to taste cover and refrigerate.

Bring this coupon in and receive this special offer for month of April.

BUY 1 COFFEE, GET ANOTHER COFFEE FREE.

Sumo Salad Café, 67 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Phone 489 7866. Email: takapuna@sumosalad.co.nz

Mozaik Caffe Constellation 61 Constellation Dr, Mairangi Bay. PH: 476-3344. open: 7 Days, 7am-5.30pm Mozaik Caffe Takapuna Westfield Shore City Shopping Centre. PH: 488 2144. open: 7 Days, 8am-6pm (Thursday late till 9pm).

Mozaik also have cafes in Orewa, New Lynn, Grafton, Parnell, Hamilton and opening soon at Victoria Park Market in the City. www.mozaik.co.nz

hABITuAL fIx

Mayonnaise

Place 3 egg yolks, tsp of Dijon Mustard in a food processor. Turn on the food processor and slowly add 1 ¼ cups of flavourless oil.

Turn off and add salt and pepper to taste and squeeze the juice of a lemon into the mayo. Give a quick burst and refrigerate.

AJS is all about fresh food and award winning toasted espresso coffee. A renowned and loved Takapuna local in Huron Street for fresh sandwiches and salads – these simply impress which is why AJS is so popular for Brekky, Brunch and Lunch. Features super comfy inside seating to recharge and relax!

5 Huron Street, Takapuna Beach. Phone 489 3512. open : Mon-Fri 6am-4pm, Sat 8am-2pm.

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½ cup of Mayonnaise (either buy a good one or make youself)

Method

Just after Countdown Supermarket on Barry’s Point Road is a great little cafe – Tiger Coffee. But this is more than just a cafe – it’s a coffee experience. At Tiger Coffee you will not only get great coffee but great service and be part of their ‘coffee culture’. Have a coffee, choose a great blend of coffee for your home machine (from the Tiger Coffee Bean Hut), and view their range of ultimate in-home coffee machines. Tiger Coffee can also service your home machine. open: Mon-Fri 6.30am-4pm; Sat 8am-2.30pm.

18 Barry’s Point road, Takapuna. PH: 489 3084 www.tigercoffee.com

AJs food desIgn, TAkAPunA

Ingredients 300g of diced cooked chicken

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Tip Habitual fix also deliver the city’s freshest office or catering requests, go to www.habitualfix.co.nz to see how affordable it is!

The Fresh Food Addicts, Habitual fix have finally made their way to Takapuna. Baking their bread each morning onsite and using only the freshest ingredients and high grade cuts of meat ensures that you get the freshest sandwich, salad, or wrap made right in front of you. They also squeeze their own juice onsite and make fresh fruit smoothies.

484 lake road, Takapuna. Telephone: 09 488 0388.

Email takapuna@habitualfix.co.nz Monday - Saturday: 8.00am - 8.00pm Sunday: 8.00am - 5.00pm

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Hair and beauty: with Oscar & Co

PRO TIPS with ... Hannah - Master colourist at OSCAR&CO.

Ride the Marcel Wave The Marcel Wave has been around since before you and I were born and has helped revolutionise hair styling through out time. In 2012 it's back on the red carpet and international runways for the likes of designers such as Zac Posen and Prada.

The Marcel Wave is versatile and easy to wear.

It can be worn to the beach; brushed out, naturally undone and textured. Then characterized with a rough centre part to give that chic Bohemian feel.

Alternatively for a night out, give everyone in the

room wave envy with a glamorous old Hollywood 'do'; for example think Ginger Rogers or Grace Kelly.

Smooth deep ridges parted on the side to soften the face structure with tresses tumbling over the shoulders.

The Marcel wave is easy to achieve both in salon and at home. With the help of new tools available to us such as Kevin Murphy's Wave Clips these looks can be achieved quickly and with ease. Just clip in to any hair type and length; then apply heat.

Drop into Oscar&CO. to try out the look.

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

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FoR thE KIdS: with Kidzspace, Barry’s point Road

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kIds fLooRs And WALLs just got more exciting at Kidzspace...

With drab autumn weather here early, Kidzspace have just the thing to perk up those kids’ rooms before winter settles in. If you think “a rug is a rug is a rug” then we have some exciting news for you. Kidzspace have just received stocks of five brand new rug designs to add to warmth, texture and colour to your kids rooms. That means we have 15 rugs in store now specifically coloured and designed with kids and teens in mind.

Rugs are ideal to pull together colour schemes in rooms, add that finishing visual touch or create a cozy warm feeling, expecially if you have rooms with wooden floors. Rugs can also be used to lessen noise and quieten the visual aspects in rooms if things are looking a bit busy. For girls we now have four gorgeous round shag rugs available in pink, blue, purple and red tones and well priced at just $165. If you’re looking to make a statement in a room we have larger rectangular rugs in a range of pinks, multi coloured stripes and a new Hip Pink Shag rug which is sure to be popular plus our large square funky fl ower rug which is also great for playrooms.

Boys haven’t been forgotten either! Boys have just as much need for colour and comfort in their rooms and are more likely to spend time on the fl oor building and playing. Our range of short pile acrylic rugs are ideal for busy boys rooms and we have three colour combinations to choose from, that will not be outgrown and which are an excellent size for an activity based bedroom. Our newest arrival is a chunky stripe of mid blues accented with red and white.

For older boys we have a selection of rectangular shag rugs that will add interest and warmth. Choose a red shag to add some colour or our new gunpowder grey shag for boys into greys and blacks.

As well as adorning your floors, check out our latest artwork arrivals. We have been shopping at the shows and have just received some stunning feature pieces in high gloss finishes that are sure to make a statement in your teen rooms. With famous landmarks from New York to Paris as the themes, these large modern pop art pieces are graffitti inspired and full of colour. Available in three sizes and starting at just $135 they are great for teenage rooms, rumpus rooms and family rooms and are sure to be an instant hit!

So don’t let the winter months drag those kids rooms down, come down to Kidzspace and check out all our latest arrivals. Having just returned from international shows, this season is all about colour and texture and at Kidzspace whether it’s for the floors or walls you will be spoilt for choice.

Visit us in our Takapuna store at 57 Barrys Point Road or visit our website www.kidzspace.co.nz.

one stop bedroom shop for kids & teens Furniture. Beds & Bunks. Linen. Rugs & Lighting. Accessories and Gifts...

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57 Barrys Point Road, Takapuna, Opposite Kathmandu. Car parking at the door

Ph 09 489 5556 Opening Hours Mon - Fri 9 - 5 Sat 10 - 4 E takapuna@kidzspace co.nz www.kidzspace.co.nz

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in the channel

001 THE SMILE DOCTOR 001 SKINCARE: with SkinSense 002 Channel Community Calendar 004 Out & About on the Shore 007 FASHION: with Tinged with Envy, Mairangi Bay 008 Out & About on the Shore 017 Buy Local & Win! A 2012 Toyota Yaris 018 Everything apple: with iStore, Takapuna 019 Fashion: with Bettie Monroe, Takapuna 020 the channel eating out guide 023 the channel eating out guide: Feature Restaurant 024 cafes on the shore 026 Hair and beauty: with Oscar & Co 027 FOR THE KIDS: with Kidzspace, Barry's Point Road 029 my north shore with Rachel Ramsay 030 views from the beach with Peter White, TBBA 032 Retail Therapy at Takapuna Beach 034 Takapuna Beach: New Arrival 035 Fashion: with Aktivworx - Resort Time 036 health & Fitness: with Les Mills Takapuna 038 Travel: with The Nauti Adventure Company, Takapuna 041 Westfield Shore city: Specsavers 044 Book Reviews for Booklovers from The Booklover 045 Your home with Home Fabrics 046 Takapuna Beach Holiday Park 046 5 Favourites on the shore 047 TIGHT LINES & NO LIES: Fishing with Hunts Sports of Milford 048 comedy: The NZ International Comedy Festival 049 Around the home: Wright’s Outdoor and Energy Centre 050 spotlight on the Takapuna Markets 051 AMI NORTH HARBOUR NETBALL with Adele Lendich 052 Milford - Everyone’s place: News 057 Milford - Everyone’s place: Crafty Knitwits 058 Optometry & eyewear with Melissa Hay, Visique Milford Optometrists 059 Milford - Everyone’s place: Ecco Shoes, Milford Centre 060 LOCAL GOVERNMENT with Schnauer and Co 061 The Channel Grill 062 FOR THE HOME with Harvey Norman, Wairau Park 064 feature Interview: America’s Cup Yachtie Matthew Mason 067 Health and Rehab with Shore Physio 068 spotlight: on Mozaik Caffe 069 Motoring: with Lexus of North Shore 071 North Harbour Club: News 073 MOTORING with Jerry Clayton BMW 074 northside: with Mayor Len Brown 075 STAND UP PADDLING: with Mark Jackson 076 NZ MADE GIFTS: with Nikau of Mairangi Bay 077 DELICIOUS TREATS with Devonport Chocolates 079 THE HEALTHY CHANNEL: John Appleton 080 ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE MEAT with Ruby’s List 081 THE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: with Shane Cortese

082 Girl Guiding on the Shore 083 HEALTH & FITNESS: Pilates Unlimited 084 School holiday fun: Lots to do on the Shore 085 CYCLING ON THE SHORE: With Echelon Cyclery, Barrys Point Road, Takapuna 086 sporting spotlight: Maddie Dillon 088 Exploring the shore: with Kellie Larson 089 SHORE MATTERS: with Maggie Barry 090 smales farm: News 095 Channel promotion: Official Entry Forms 096 Rowing 096 ROTARY on the Shore 097 CHANNEL PETS with DogHQ 098 Channel promotion: Official Entry Forms 100 devonport: Our Charming Village by the Sea 103 torpedo bay navy museum: News 104 Wines & Cheeses with Liz Wheadon 105 People on the bus: Q&A 106 spotlight on North Shore Woodturners Guild 107 Channel community news 108 North shore history with David Verran 109 INVESTING with Spicers 110 auckland council with George Wood 111 north shore YMCA: News 112 The pumphouse theatre: What’s On 113 BRUCE MASON CENTRE: What's On 114 MAIRANGI ARTS CENTRE: News 115 Lake House Arts CENTRE: News 100 northart: News 117 investing with Mike Taylor, PieFunds 117 TALKING TRUSTS: Tammy McLeod, Davenports 118 caring for your car: with Car-Fe 120 Education: Westlake Girls High School 121 Education: Takapuna Grammar 122 Education: Westlake Boys High School 124 Education: Kristin School 126 beauty as a career: with International College of Camille 127 Education: Pinehurst School 128 Education: Carmel College 130 building and home maintenance 130 Bathtimes with Plumb’In 131 NORTH SHORE HOSPITAL News 132 Accountancy Beyond the numbers with Hayes Knight 133 Legally Speaking with Simpson Western Lawyers 134 trade/services directory 136 The Poynton: People 138 gundry's grumbles with Simon Gundry 139 Orthodontics: with Bachmann Orthodontics 140 Forest hill Milford United Football club: News 141 SPOTLIGHT ON: SeniorNet North Shore 143 spotlight: on Takapuna Virtual Business Centre 145 Commercial property with Bayleys North Shore Commercial 147 hcommercial property with Andrew Hiskens, Colliers North Shore 150 SPOTLIGHT ON: Takapuna Beach 151 LOCAL REAL ESTATE: The Power of Two 152 Channel Feature Home: with Nadja Court, Barfoot & Thompson

Key members of the Benefitz CHANNEL MAGAZINE team: Aidan Bennett (Publisher), Ulla Bennett (Advertising/Photographer) and Jared Trice (Lead Designer), with the 2012 Toyota Yaris that one lucky reader will win in October.

A month of reflection It is our pleasure to bring you this bumper (over 150 pages) April issue of Channel Magazine. The growing content is proof that the magazine is now an important part of our local community.

Last month we launched our 'Buy Local' campaign. Challenging you all to consider 'buying local first' and providing the opportunity for one of our readers to win a 2012 Toyota Yaris valued at over $25,000. The response to this initiative has been very pleasing with the entries rolling in. So keep buying local and make sure you get your entries in. It's very easy to enter. Details are on page 17.

Life can be tough at times and and the past month has certainly been tough for the Bennett family. My father Noel suddenly passed away after suffering a massive heart attack in late February. Although he was aged 81, his sudden passing was a shock. He was such a great Dad. The past month has been one of reflection and remembering. My Mum and Dad were married for almost 57 years. He was a great husband. As I reflected at his funeral, I believe that my brother Dallas and I were blessed with having one of the best Dads in the world. If every Dad was like our Dad I truly believe it would be a much better place. He spent quality time with us right through his life. This commitment was strong in our formative years and continued right through until he died.

As a family we'd like to say a big thanks to all in the community who have been so kind and caring over the past few weeks. Also a big thanks to the intensive care department at North Shore Hospital. The care they provided for Dad and our whole family over his last couple of days was very special.

The lesson that I have learnt during this time of grief is to celebrate the people you love and all the milestones that come along. Dad was not one to want a fuss made of him or his birthdays etc. But I think this is very important. It was obvious by all the people who attended his funeral that he was loved and admired by many. When he was alive we should have ensured that many of the people who attended his funeral came to celebrate his milestones such as father's days, birthdays and wedding anniversaries.

My advice is make sure you celebrate the special people in your life.

This month we also welcome a new contributor to the magazine, Rachel Ramsay (see her debut column on the facing page). I feel sure that Rachel, an outstanding young local girl who is studying journalism at AUT will add a great deal to Channel Magazine.

Happy Easter. I hope you enjoy your April Channel Mag. Keep buying local.

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

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My North Shore with Rachel Ramsay

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This month we welcome a new member to the Channel Magazine team – Rachel Ramsay. Rachel, who turns 20 this month, is a third year communications student at AUT (majoring in journalism). Born and bred on the Shore, Rachel attended St Joseph’s and then Carmel College (where she was head girl in 2009). She has been involved in local netball, tennis and sailing, enjoys running and walking along the Shore’s lovely beaches, loves exploring local parks such as Centennial Park in Campbells Bay, and is known to frequent local cafes too much – favourites being Jam in Takapuna and Little and Friday. She tells us she bakes too much and she is also learning to knit, a fact which will warm Linda’s heart at Crafty Knitwits in Milford. We are thrilled to have Rachel on the team. Being a ‘real Shore local’, and also a bit younger than a few of us!, she will provide an refreshing new perspective for the magazine by contributing a regular column, as well as special interest and feature articles. This is her debut column for Channel Magazine.

How to turn your life in to a

perpetual holiday Sometimes it’s nice to reflect on the way things used to be – even if you weren’t around to witness these things when that’s the way they were.

One thing I love to think back on is how before the bridge opened in 1959, most people from the greater Auckland area only ventured to the Shore for day trips or holidays.

The Shore provided a charming, fun and refreshing change of scenery, a contrast to the monotony of Aucklanders’ everyday working lives.

And who could blame these Aucklanders for picking the Shore as their duck-away holiday spot? Sparkly beaches lined the land, charming little winding roads weaved through native bush, the air was clean, the land was splashed with wild flowers - the Shore had all the characteristics of an idyllic holiday location.

Obviously these days, things are different. You only have to look around to see that the North Shore has changed from a quaint little far-enough-away but not-too-faraway bach ‘burb into a bustling hub of business, work, education and general productivity.

What I love about the Shore though, is that the holiday village identity is still visible and within reach. Once you look past the wide roads, the growing business districts and the reasonably dense population, the Shore still boasts all the hallmarks of a fantastic little holiday spot.

The winding roads are still there, in places like the Bays - they’re still fringed by native bush, and they still only have footpaths on one side of the road. The beaches still sparkle away. Sweet little independent bakeries and dairies provide perfect stressrelieving snacks, and most people seem pretty relaxed wherever you go, especially on

weekends.

We are so lucky, as residents of the Shore, to call a former holiday location our home. We are lucky because this gives us permission to live lives that can quite safely be called perpetual holidays.

My mission for 2012: To live a life of perpetual holidaying. How do I intend to do this? By injecting a little bit of a holiday into every single day.

Things that you can do on the Shore to trick yourself into thinking you’re on holiday: Walk on a beach that’s not your local: How refreshing does it feel to walk on Cheltenham, instead of Milford? Murrays Bay, instead of Takapuna? Castor Bay, instead of Narrow Neck? We have a ridiculous (and seemingly unfair) abundance of beaches where we live – it makes sense to try them all.

Stop at a random bakery you have never tried: I don’t know about you, but I find bakeries really delightful. Maybe it’s because I have a baking fetish. I don’t know. But I get such a thrill when I go to a bakery I’ve never tried and buy something I’ve never bought before.

Catch a local band or show: Go to the PumpHouse or the Masonic and watch a concert or play, with no idea who’s in it or what it’s about. It’ll be cheap and intimate, and charming in its anonymity. Super refreshing.

Other stuff you can do: Walk through a bush that’s at least 10 minutes’ drive away. Sit on the beach and read a book. Take lots of photos. Buy fish and chips somewhere other than your local. Picnic in a park that’s not your local. Rent a kayak and paddle in Lake Pupuke. Go to a quirky little cinema like the Bridgeway. The list is endless – by exploring the places you’re unfamiliar with, you’ll uncover all sorts of hidden treasures that you never even knew were there.

Allow yourself to fall in love with your home and constantly strive to view your surroundings through the eyes of a holidaymaker – that’s what I’m aiming to do in 2012, and I’m unequivocally glad that the North Shore is where I’ll be doing it.

Rachel Ramsay, email: rachel@channelmag.co.nz

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views from the beach with Peter White, TBBA

Takapuna

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

the intensification ‘show home’ for Auckland The mere thought of the Takapuna Beach Business Association promoting Takapuna as Auckland’s Intensification show home will more than likely have many Takapuna residents penning letters to the editor and rallying troops in opposition, however consideration should be given to this suggestion.

(In saying that, it is most healthy to have a number of different groups of passionate people living in Takapuna who care for their community, albeit their views are not always aligned).

Lets look at the arguments Our 1.5-millionth Aucklander was born in February and we need to house another million people in 400,000 new homes by 2040. Takapuna has a part to play in providing both employment and accommodation and also in ensuring Auckland reaches its potential and becomes the Worlds most live-able city.

The intensification of Takapuna – with a population exceeding 100,000 within 5km of Hurstmere Road – will assist in providing an exciting, vibrant inner city. Intensification provides a means of allowing families to live closer to one another, with younger members taking an affordable step onto the property ladder, and also supporting the empty-nesters who want to make the most use of their newly acquired free time.

We have long been earmarked as a town centre for intensification, initially by the ARC and North Shore City Council when Takapuna was designated as a subregional centre. The draft Auckland Plan has identified Takapuna as a Metropolitan centre recognising the contribution it will make to the region not only as a tourist destination (with its beautiful urban beach, strong fashion and hospitality clusters, congested events calendar and potential to build Auckland’s only beachfront resort hotel) but also as a long established centre for intensification.

Virtually no other Kiwi city centre has Takapuna’s natural advantages.

Some development has already started, including the fully occupied Sentinel, Maison and beachside Mon Desir and Sands apartments. With a current population of 10,000 workers and 4000 residents expected to increase to 15,000 workers and 15,000 residents

by 2040, locals are resigned to the fact that Takapuna will see further apartment growth, however are determined that the beautiful natural assets that attracted them to Takapuna in the first place (New Zealand’s best urban beach, Auckland’s only Lake, the historic and unique petrified forest on its foreshore) are protected and enhanced.

If we accept that intensification will happen in Takapuna due to this long term planning, are we not better to go on the front-foot and demand only the very best urban design be employed, with consideration of view shafts and shading, as well as the provision of public space and appropriate infrastructure to cope with the growth?

Many North Harbour residents are complaining about projected rate rises and the thought that the North Shore will see little return. However the draft Auckland Plan has identified $440 million to be spent in Takapuna. This is the third highest projected spend in the Auckland region. By promoting Takapuna as Auckland’s Intensification show home we will see only the very best of development and the provision of first class infrastructure, at the same time the protection of the wonderful natural assets that attract people to live here in the first place.

Takapuna is an opportunity for this council to get some “runs on the board”.

Recognised as a priority funding centre in the draft Auckland Plan, Takapuna is ideally placed for developers to begin work.

In October in 2010 the former NSCC adopted the Takapuna Strategic Framework, a fully consulted and widely acclaimed strategy that suggested how and where growth will occur. Precinct planning is about to start and will feed into the Unitary Plan giving developers the regulatory parameters necessary to design and build. This advanced planning alone ensures Takapuna has a head start over other town centers, however its close proximity to Auckland CBD (which has enabled it to be recognised as part of the City Fringe); accessibility connectivity through Motorway network, good public transport (bus hub and proposed ferry service); easy terrain

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and compact town centre conductive to walking and cycling; safe environment (the North Shore has the lowest crime rate in New Zealand) and high decile schools, all enhance its desirability as a place to live and make intensification all that more palatable.

Takapuna is an exciting place to live and visit. Further more it is a blank pallet with little development over the last 10 years and a lot of the township in the ownership of a small number of passionate local people who share the vision.

The past has, however, taught us many things, most importantly not to repeat our mistakes. Apartment blocks erected by fly-by-night developers keen to make a quick buck are not welcome in Takapuna. The gated Mon Desir development, built on commercial land, has alienated Takapuna’s main street from the beach. The Sentinel apartments have caused wind tunneling. We can learn from our mistakes and also from the best of the rest. Well-designed apartments in

desirable locations make up some of the world’s most expensive real estate such as Manhattan in New York and Kensington in London.

The beach and lake will become the back yards of those living in intensified development. Careful planning and development of these natural environments will not only ensure future generations will enjoy these, but will also make intensified, mixed use development sustainable.

The provision of a frequent and reliable Public Transport service is absolutely vital.

Takapuna can become the Intensification show home for Auckland – displaying all that is good about intensified housing. It makes sense to start intensification where people want to live, not just because it is easier to do so where greenfield space is available. It also makes sense to work with this council in welcoming the development rather than have it forced upon us by developers building to code.

TBBA sponsor spotlight This month we take a look at the internationally renowned Nielson company.

As a global leader in market research, Nielsen has been operating in New Zealand since 1953. We believe that providing our clients with a precise understanding of the consumer is the key to making the right decisions.

At Nielsen, we’re always innovating to keep pace with emerging market trends and the increasingly diverse, demanding and connected consumer.

Whether our clients are in media, consumer packaged goods, telecom or advertising, our expansive data and measurement capabilities provide market context and confidence through our long history of innovation and integrity.

Nielsen gives back to the community by supporting various not-forprofits, such as Auckland City Mission and @ Heart. Additionally, we have just completed a major refurbishment of our office space, including new kitchens, meeting rooms with upgraded technological equipment, and breakout areas, providing our employees with a better working environment.

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Cat’s Corner With Catherine Howell

To say that my first month at the TBBA has been exciting would be a bit of an understatement. With such accommodating locals and the gorgeous beach just metres away – it’s been hard not to enjoy working here in Takapuna Beach.

I’m excited to see what April has in store and am always on the lookout for exciting stories occurring within the area.

So if you feel like sharing anything drop me a line at: catherine@takapunabeach.co.nz I trust you enjoy this months issue of Channel Magazine.

Taking it to Heart

Thanks to the generous support of the Takapuna Beach Café and Conning Barraclough Chartered Accountants, Takapuna now boasts two new defibrillators: one which is located at the Takapuna Beach Café on the Promenade, and the other, which is managed at the Starbucks Café on Hurstmere Road.

The electronic devices, also known as AED machines (automatic external defibrillator), provide a small electric shock to the chest in order to stabilise a normal heart rate during cardiac arrest.

They are incredibility effective if used within four minutes of heart failure (80% survival rate versus 11% rate with CPR).

Signage of the defibrillator’s locations will be posted and businesses throughout Takapuna have been made aware of their availability. The New Zealand Blood Bank at 441 Lake Road has also kindly offered the use of their existing AED machine in times of emergency.

To find out more about their locations visit the national defibrillator database at www.aedlocations.co.nz.

Curtain Draw for BMW

The end of March saw the successful Jerry Clayton BMW launch of the sixth generation BMW 3 Series take place at the exciting new Takapuna Beach development, The McKenzies Project.

McKenzies is due to open in May and as this issue went to press the PACK Investment Group were confirmed as tenants, providing an exciting range of new hospitality options for Takapuna Beach. Their plans at McKenzies include opening a whisky bar, a patisserie, and a bar and bistro.

It looks like there’s going to be all the more reason to grab lunch with good friends in Takapuna Beach.

St Patrick’s Day Hurstmere Road Hooley

We sure know how to throw a party in Takapuna Beach, and St Patrick’s Day 2012 certainly didn’t disappoint.

Hurstmere Road was a sea of green with Leprechaun-worshipping Guinnessdrinking hooligans during the iconic Hurstmere Road Hooley, which occupied the footpath in front of Blankenberge, The Elephant Wrestler, and Florrie McGreals’ Irish Pub. If you missed out this year’s shenanigans, fret not, there’s only eleven more months to go till the next St Paddies Hooley!

How Would You Like Your Eggs?

Judith Barraclough and Graeme Conning of Conning Barraclough Chartered Accountants.

Yes, as the title suggests, this actually was a question Takapuna was privileged enough to ask last month when the Prime Minister himself visited our neck of the woods for a breakfast hosted by new local MP Maggie Barry.

After delivering a charismatic speech, Hon. John Key had the opportunity to witness just how wonderful our area really is by strolling down Hurstmere Road, and stopping to pay a visit to the new McKenzies Project.

Game On – Kiwis vs Kangaroos, April 20th

Witness sweat and blood action when the Kiwis go up against the Kangaroos at the Eden Park Test match on April 20th.

To help you rally your troops, free transport to and from the event, departing every 15 minutes from 5pm to 7.15pm, will be provided outside Hurstmere Road bars in Takapuna.

With loads of activities for the family and great prizes up for grabs, you won’t want to miss this game. Tickets can be purchased at selected Mad Butchers in Auckland, or on Ticketek.

Chasing Medals

Chris Ashley of Takapuna Beach Cafe.

It’s great to see that Auckland has been allocated the World Masters Games in 2017 and Takapuna Beach nominated as one of the several Auckland-wide venues to host the lineup of competitions.

The games, which encourage participation from mature athletes, take place every four years and are expected to attract more than 25,000 competitors.

Go Takapuna!

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local Takapuna Beach florist, and awardwinning international designer, Franca logan, picked up a ‘Silver Distinction Award’ at the Ellerslie International Flower Show held in Christchurch in early March.

The overall theme in the Floral Art Marquee at the show was “A passion for Fashion” which meant that all the individual categories needed to be fashion related and themed. Franca’s impressive six metres by six metres display was the feature display of the Floral Art Marquee and was titled “Project Runway”.

Franca Logan “Trees model the fashionable blooms as an audience of flowers observes the floral fashion display on a runway set in a whimsical garden of fl owers,” was how Franca explained her concept to Channel Magazine following the show. “This floral garden explores some of the latest trends, fashions and techniques in fl oral design and fl oral decoration. The colour scheme is delicate, summery and playful. The style loose, open, light and airy, with some oldfashioned flowers making a comeback. A revival of vintage and fantasy and memories from our youth such as the paper flowers we made as children.

Popular once again are blooms such as the Carnations, Daisies, Roses, Dahlias, Delphiniums Lisianthus and all the garden style fl owers.”

Franca’s husband Dave built a six metre platform and the trees. They drilled 500 holes which held the watertubes in which Franca used about 800 fl owers such as Dahlias, Lisianthus, Roses, Carnations, Delphiniums, the pretty old fashioned ones that are in vogue again. The trees were the models dressed in tissue and real flowers strutting down the runway and the flowers were the audience watching the fashion show.

“What we created was a whimsical garden, viewed all around so the audience could observe and enjoy and get close to each bloom,” added Franca.

“It took about an hour each day to water the display and after the show we donated the trees to a local kindergarten where the children are enjoying hanging their artwork from the branches.”

Franca Logan has enjoyed success at most of the world’s top fl oral art competitions. She trained in Canada and has competed internationally, winning competitions in Canada, and being selected to represent New Zealand at international fl oral displays in Malaysia, England and Canada – “Her work is simply outstanding and not to be missed said the publicity prior to the 2012 Ellerslie International Flower Show.

Franca Logan can be found at: Florienne, 60 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach. Phone 486 6438 or visit www.florienne.co.nz

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This month at

TAkAPunA BeAch 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.

Paper Mache eggs from India at Trade Aid In store now Trade Aid has a range of beautiful Paper Mache eggs from India.

Hand painted in rich colours and fi nished with a clear glaze, these eggs come in four sizes, from small glitter eggs at $4.99 each to the large egg at $9.99 each.

Each egg is hand crafted and individual and makes a wonderful Easter gift.

60B Hurstmere Rd Takapuna Open 9.00 through 5.30pm Monday – Saturday

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New winter range at Wallace Cotton Wallace Cotton in Como Street have released an exclusive new winter range, offering some divine inspiration to help you create a dreamy bed this season.

Start with a pure feather mattress topper, for instant warmth and cosiness, then add luxurious soft white goosedown duvet inners and pillows. The beautiful Peninsula and Palliser Bay pure linen bedding will add style and luxury. Cosy up with brushed cotton Homestead sheets, and pure wool Coronet blankets as the nights get cooler.

Winter 2012 at repertoire Repertoire adds a sense of elegance and style to Winter 2012 by creating classic fashion with a twist in beautiful New Zealand Merino. The Becks dress is one of this seasons must have pieces and is teamed up with the Ebony Tuxedo Jacket to take you from am to pm. riva moves to Hurstmere road Riva is now located in Hurstmere Road, Takapuna (formerly in Devonport) and there you will discover a vast selection of natural soy, plant and beeswax candles in a range of seductive fragrances. From the heady notes of Tuscan Vineyard to the iconic Pohutukawa, and plenty more to choose from! There are plenty of gift ideas at Riva to indulge and delight, with perfect gifts for Mothers Day. Riva also now offers a range of holistic healing services. Visit their facebook page or website.

Bardsleys – your local lighting experts Tired of seeing the same boring lighting options? Bardsleys Lighting offers new and innovative designs to suit every taste and budget. Featured this month is the exciting Capella Pendant, an exciting fusion of acrylic and crystal, at only $329.90. Be quick as stock is limited. From functional to fl amboyant to futuristic Bardsleys Lighting & Design, your local lighting experts, offers an extensive range of lighting sourced from New Zealand and around the world.

Magazine designer clothing Magazine designer clothing offers unique and beautiful styles to take you from day to evening, alongside fabulous jewellery and accessories for the perfect finishing touch. The Magazine autumn/winter season features luxurious velvet, elegant knits and gorgeous layering pieces in opulent jewel tones. There are limited quantities of each style and exclusive designs ensure you will stand out from the crowd. Available in sizes 10 through to 26. little & Friday Cookbook at PaperPlus Most locals will have at some stage enjoyed the tasty treats from Little & Friday – that lovely little local cafe between Takapuna and Devonport. Paper Plus Takapuna now have the fantastic Little & Friday cookbook, written by owner Kim Evans, which is loaded with very special treats. Mum will love it for Mothers Day – or choose one of the other cookbooks from the huge PaperPlus Takapuna range!

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takapuna beach: New Arrival

Opening April 13 in Takapuna A brand new dining concept arrives on the North Shore on Friday April 13th, when Takapuna welcomes 'Chihuahua' to the site that was formerly Marvel Grill in Anzac Avenue – by the cinemas and carpark.

Inspired by the fast and fresh international staple of Mexican food, the same people behind Marvel Grill, Wendy Sutherland and Alisdair Gribben, are launching Chihuahua, They have created a distinctive and diverse modern menu with hints of Mexican Street Food.

Food trends globally have seen a shift to an authentic modern Mexican style of cuisine. Wendy and Alisdair have embraced this emerging movement with a new exciting Mexican restaurant in the heart of Takapuna.

Marvel Grill closed for business on Thursday April 5th. The restaurant has undergone a refit, introducing the dynamic and vivacious colours and themes of Mexican culture and design.

Chihuahua – The Menu Fresh, fast the Chihuahua menu will comprise of such wonderful dishes as Bocaditas (snacks) with a selection of different Guacamoles, Salsas and other items seen in Mexican as “Mexican Street Food”.

Popular items will Tostaditas, Tacos and Quesadillas using fresh products and meats from our grill.

Ceviche's, fresh Ensaladas (salads) and Acompanamientos (sides dishes) will also feature on the extensive menu at Chihuahua.

An extensive takeaway menu will be offered all day.

Chihuahua – Beverages Tantamount to the authentic Chihuahua Mexican menu is the proviso that the beverage be equally exciting with a 40 plus selection of Tequilas. The cocktail list will be large and hosts many traditional Mexican beverages.

Chihuahua – Entertainment & Events Live music and DJ’s will feature weekly with continual events and promotions on offer.

As well as having great food – with drinks to match – Chihuahua is set to become a popular entertainment and social venue in Takapuna.

Chihuahua – Opening Hours Chihuahua will be open Monday to Sunday from 12 noon through to 1am.

Meals and Takeaways available all day.

Chihuahua – Mexicana Cocina Y Barra 34 Anzac Avenue, Takapuna. Phone 486-2249 (Formerly Marvel Grill – Opening Friday April 13th)

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health & Fitness: with Les Mills Takapuna …most of you have your fat burning switch stuck firmly in the “off” position due to the over consumption of – you guessed it – SUGAR!

Weight Loss

By Patrick Harris, Service Director at Les Mills Takapuna patrick.harris@lesmills.co.nz

Could this be it? The magic pill that’s going to get me the body I have pictured? Actually it is more like a switch, activate this switch and turn your cells into a fat burning machine and finally lose it from your waist, hips, thighs and belly.

The secret has been around for over 150 years; in fact it is really not a secret at all.

It started with a chap called William Banting, a five foot something (short) English undertaker who was so over weight he suffered diminished hearing and sight loss. He felt so ashamed that he literally withdrew from life. William went on to lose over 22kg gaining his hearing, sight and life back and he did it without exercising.

What William discovered then and it will work for you today was – “It is not the amount you eat, but the TYPE of food you eat”.

The problem today is greedy corporations, politicians and even the current food pyramid conspires against the knowledge that can literally change your life.

Let me explain …There is a cellular switch that’s directly responsible for dissolving fat. The trouble is most of you have your fat burning switch stuck firmly in the “off” position due to the over consumption of – you guessed it – SUGAR! Sugar comes in different forms. It can be the added sugar that is present in alcohol and almost all convenience items including starch based foods like bread, pasta, potato and rice. All these are basically converted into sugar within our bodies. Our body then produces insulin to deal with the rise in your

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blood sugar levels then transports it off and stores it for energy use.

This stored form of sugar (energy) is called glycogen. When our muscle and liver glycogen levels are full where do you think the extra is going to go? That’s right, straight to your hips, thighs and belly.

Sugar also influences the brain chemical Dopamine. This feel good chemical is released during exercise, sex and generally all things pleasurable including eating food. Dopamine is an impulse control switch and the primary chemical responsible for addiction. It is no surprise then that you find it difficult to change and/or lose weight when you consider this. It’s like something literally hijacks your brain.

So how do you tweak your biology and turn on the cellular switch directly responsible for dissolving fat?

The secret is an enzyme called Hormone Sensitive Lipase (HSL). Now here is the kicker. This fat burning enzyme will only be released when Glucagon is present. Glucagon is produced by the pancreas along with insulin and is only produced in a low blood sugar state. This means you have to control your insulin levels and therefore your sugar intake to have glucagon released and therefore turn on the HSL switch.

The reality is your level of sugar intake is controlling your hormonal status and this is what is making and keeping you fat. So the type of food you eat is the key.

If you change your eating habits to the “type of food” you consume you will be a fat burning machine not a fat storing one. This means eliminate sugar, increase fibrous carbohydrates, lean proteins and good fats.

I predict that if we continue on our current path of dietary behaviour, sugar will be responsible for our next worldwide health epidemic.

Do you want to be part of it? The secret’s out.

PS: William Banting wrote and published material on his success and many others. You can read more by searching ‘Letter on Corpulence’ – published 1863.

Les Mills Takapuna, Top Floor, Westfield Shore City. Email: Patrick.Harris@lesmills.co.nz, Visit: www.lesmills.co.nz

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Travel: with The Nauti Adventure Company, Takapuna

Something Nauti

has arrived on the North Shore The new benchmark in nautical travel and chartering on the North Shore has finally arrived!

As featured in our ‘teaser advert’ in last month’s Channel Magazine – something Nauti has arrived on the North Shore! The Nauti Adventure Company, based on the Ground Level in the Crown Centre on Hurstmere Road is hitting the ground running with its enthusiastic and innovative style, being New Zealand’s only dedicated premium chartering and travel agency. Robbie Douglas, Marketing Manager of The Nauti Adventure Company explains why the company has established itself, what makes it advantageous for its clients and innovative measures to make sure customers get the best deals.

“For first time readers, The Nauti Adventure Company is a fresh new approach to every nautical travel, adventure and charter requirement. It’s the new benchmark in nautical travel and chartering, designed to cater for your every need, regardless of how big or small your next adventure may be”.

Nauti emphasises the importance of ‘reconnecting’ back with clients and this is shown with their layout of their office. “We don’t sit clients at desks to nut out travel details . We have designed the office to be non-evasive and professional when talking to our clients by grabbing a coffee and discussing their needs, so that we are listening to our clients more effectively, as opposed to ‘processing’ them which can be off-putting to some clients when booking travel,” said Robbie.

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The company prides itself on its ‘out of the box’ thinking allowing them to offer everything nautical from corporate functions to private occasions, cruising, sailing, diving, and fishing charters both here in New Zealand and offshore as well as providing quintessentially the best in adventure, luxury ocean cruises and river cruises from their well trusted and highly respected international brands.

Robbie also explains, “The company, is well positioned and aligned with nautical themed products – yes, but we also look after the traditional core market of travel as well. From Family Holidays to the Gold Coast, Winter Escapes to Rarotonga, or catching up with family in the UK and Europe. Our trusted international brands and agreements with the airlines allow us to access the best deals and pass these directly on to our customers”.

The company is opening its doors to the public during April with an official launch towards the end of the month – of which a full report will be in next month’s edition of Channel Magazine. This month Nauti has highlighted some great products, such as a Cruising Turkey on a traditional Gulet, fun in the sun with Carnival Cruises and not forgetting the great packages available for the Edgewater Resort in Rarotonga.

Robbie explains, “We are very excited to be part of such a great magazine as Channel and look forward to the coming months with our regular travel editorial and highlighting some great destinations at prices that will surprise and amaze.”

The Nautical Adventure Company, Ground Floor, Crown Centre, 67-73 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. Open: 8.30am-5pm Weekdays.

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EDGEWATER RESORT AND SPA – RAROTONGA Includes Return Airport Transfers, Tropical Breakfast Daily & Free Snorkelling Gear On the west coast of Rarotonga with breathtaking coral sunsets, lush green mountains, white sands and clear blue waters lies the Edgewater Resort & Spa, a special destination that’s been sharing its warm Polynesian welcome with treasured guests for more than 40 years. The largest resort on the island and with a soul to match the Edgewater offers a genuine, naturally friendly atmosphere. There is a wide range of room or 3 bedroom villa accommodations to choose from and the resort offers a wealth of activities including the popular and free Coconut Kids Club.

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CARNIVAL CRUISES: 12 NIGHT CRUISE SYDNEY RETURN ABOARD THE CARNIVAL SPIRIT Book By 30th April 2012 and receive AUD$200 per person ONBOARD CREDIT* Celebrate the New Year aboard Carnival Spirit. Feeling adventurous? Splish-splash at Waterworks – there’s the Twister waterslide, Green-thunder-the steepest waterslide at sea and splash park for the kids. Relax and unwind in the pool at Serenity™, the spacious childfree area with 270 degree ocean views or kick back in one of our 16 bars and lounges with entertainment daily. With fun, age-appropriate youth programmes keeping kids aged 2-17 years engaged and entertained – It’s all for fun and fun for all aboard Carnival Spirit!

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person twin share for an inside stateroom 12 Night Cruise starts from $3080 per

Valid for travel: 27th December 2012

INCLUDES: 12 Night Cruise aboard Carnival Spirit from Sydney Return, all main meals, entertainment onboard, port charges and government fees.

Terms and Conditions: Price is based on select Inside stateroom category in New Zealand Dollars. Is subject to availability at the time of booking and subject to change without notice and valid for new bookings only. Special condtions, currency fluctuations and availability restrictions apply. Cannot be combined with any other offer and are on sale until 30th April 2012 unless sold prior to. Airfares and gratuities are additional. Cancellation fees and conditions apply. *Onboard Credit – AUD$200 per person, cannot be redeemed for cash or used towards your cruise fare.

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If you need to be reminded about the fantastic place we live in on the Shore then pop in to the new Specsavers store in Westfield Shore City and have a chat to Chris Stitson. Chris and his family arrived in New Zealand in the middle of last year from the UK to take up the opportunity to launch and operate the new store. Nine months on they are loving life on the Shore.

The Westfield Shore City store follows the successful formula of all the Specsavers outlets being owned by local, community based optometrists. Chris Stitson is pleased he chose Takapuna for the potential it offered and for the North Shore lifestyle for his family. They live in the Bays.

Chris, who has 16 years experience as a Dispencing Optician, seven of those with Specsavers in the UK, has a staff of five at Westfield Shore City, which is a two consultant practice.

“We are really keen for locals to come in and see the very special new store we have created in Westfield Shore City,” said Chris Stitson in mid-March. “The Specsavers Takapuna store was previously in Hurstmere Road. This new Shore City store is about double the size and offers the perfect location with easy parking and a very relaxed atmosphere.

“Our customers really appreciate the value for money and quality they get from Specsavers,” adds Chris Stitson. “Our two pairs for one offer, which always includes high quality standard single vision Pentax lenses, is very popular. As are our half price eye examinations and also the fact that we provide our digital retinal photography service for free.”

While they offer value, Specsavers also offer an ever expanding range of designer glasses, including brands such as Alex Perry, Country Road, Karen Millen, Jasper Conran, fcuk, French Connection, Red or Dead, Quiksilver, Roxy, Tommy Hilfiger and Europe’s biggest selling designer brand, Osiris which is exclusive to Specsavers.

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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.

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

What is Digital Retinal Photography?

Digital Retinal Photography uses sophisticated equipment to produce a high-resolution photograph of your retina, optic nerve and blood vessels. This technology allows screening for abnormalities which can help with early detection of diseases including diabetes, macular degeneration and glaucoma. Any detected abnormalities can then be monitored and treated to better protect the quality of your sight and overall eye health. These images are stored by Specsavers optometrists to track your eye health over time.

You get Free Digital Retinal Photography with every Standard Eye Examination at Specsavers Westfield Shore City. These standard eye examinations are currently half price at Specsavers as well (Usually $60, now only $30).

Note: Offer excludes contact lens examination. Limited to one per person and subject to appointment availability.

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TREATS FROM LITTLE AND FRIDAY Kim Evans $45 You know you’re onto something special when the queue for a cafe stretches out to the pavement most weekends. So it is at Little and Friday’s two Auckland locations. Those in the know flock to the Little and Friday cafes in Eversleigh Road, Takapuna and Melrose Street, Newmarket for addictive cream-filled donuts, buttery brioche, dainty cakes, melt-in-the-mouth sweet tarts, and moreish savoury pastries.

In this delightful cookbook owner Kim Evans, a self-taught baker, shares the recipes for her most popular tarts, biscuits, savouries and cakes. Adapted for the home cook, Kim’s approachable recipes and helpful hints allow even the novice baker to master the delights of her delicious cafe treats.

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PAINTER OF SILENCE Georgina Harding $37 From the author of the bestselling novels The Solitude of Thomas Cave and The Spy Game. An intimate and devastating portrait of Romania during and after World War II, this is a novel of quite extraordinary beauty that will capture your heart and imagination.

It is 1948: wet with morning dew, a deaf and mute man, carrying no identification, is found on the hospital steps in Iasi, Romania. When a young nurse called Safta thinks to bring paper and pencils with which he might draw, slowly, painstakingly, his memories appear on the page: a hillside, a stable, a sports car, a grand house as it was before everything changed forever. The man is Augustin, the son of a cook at the manor house in Dumbraveni where Safta was a privileged daughter. Born six months apart, they had a connection that bypassed words, but while Augustin’s world stayed the same, Safta’s expanded to embrace languages, society, the breathless possibility of Paris. But a war has raged and ebbed since those days, leaving in its wake a new, Communist regime. Walls have ears, words and images are more dangerous than ever before, and even neighbours with old-world mirrors and samovars cannot be trusted. Georgina Harding’s kaleidoscopic novel is as intense and submerging as rain, as steeped in the horrors of history as it is in the intimate passions of the human heart.

SCIENCE ON ICE: Discovering the Secrets of Antarctica Veronika Meduna $60 ‘For some scientific questions, Antarctica is the best – and sometimes the only – place to look for answers. Visiting this frozen landscape is to gain a fresh perspective on our world, almost like going to another planet and looking back with renewed wonder on Earth.’

In Science on Ice, New Zealand’s award-winning science broadcaster and writer Veronika Meduna follows deep-south scientists who huddle in tents and dive under ice to study ancient mud, fat fish, migrating penguins and fossilised forests. She presents a fascinating frozen land – Antarctica’s ice cap holds three quarters of the planet’s fresh water, its layers of ice and sediment record past climate conditions going back millions of years, and the oceans around it drive the global food chain and a giant conveyor belt of currents that transports heat around the globe. The creatures that call Antarctica home have evolved to survive in conditions hostile to life, and the continent’s permanently ice-covered lakes may even hold the secret to how life began on Earth – and what it might look like elsewhere. And though it is the only continent without permanent human habitation, Antarctica may yet hold the key to our survival. In this lavishly illustrated book we are introduced to an exhilarating landscape, to fascinating discoveries and to the people making them – those scientists tackling fundamental questions about life and the world around us from the frozen continent.

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Feather Pillows

the natural choice Recently we had a customer in-store who was purchasing a feather pillow who said it was a replacement for an expensive “memory foam” type pillow that had been recommended by her Medical professional. Seems that when she started using it she came out in a rash so she gave it to her husband who could not use it because it made him burning hot. She went on to say that she had “googled” ‘Memory Foam’ and found articles that claim it contains up to 76 dangerous toxins.

Now my first reaction when I hear such stories is to write the teller off as a hypochondriac. But because we have had an ever increasing number of customers complaining of the same symptoms I took her advice and found literally pages and pages of stuff on the web backing up her claim that memory foam is not a suitable content for a pillow. I admit I am no expert on toxins and chemicals – and that one should be very cynical of stuff found on the web – but there was sufficient evidence there to make me very, very glad that I and my family only ever use feather pillows. Not only that, I take mine with me whenever I go travelling. No matter where I am staying, or how expensive the tariff, I never leave home without my own pillow.

Left: Our exclusive “Ultimate Pillow”. Right: A Feather and down pillow

I take mine with me whenever I go travelling. No matter where I am staying, or how expensive the tariff, I never leave home without my own pillow.

It is simply too uncomfortable and potentially too expensive, if you end up with a crook neck and have to seek treatment, to take the risk.

A good pillow should support both the head and neck. It has long been recognized by many in the medical profession that feather and down pillows are the best filling to achieve this. The key is that the fill must be able to be moved around to where the support is needed and feather and down pillows achieve this. Conversely, a pillow made from man-made fibre, must have a spring or molded foam in it (in order to retain its shape) and this can create problems because it is pushing back against your head as you rest on it and the muscles cannot relax.

The premium range of pillows available at Home Fabrics all use White goose down and feather as the filling. This has the advantage of providing better Loft and retaining its shape, whist still maintaining it ability to support and cradle the head.

So what about asthmatics? As far back as 40-years-ago a local Doctor was sending Patients with Asthma in to Home Fabrics to buy a feather pillow but it was not recognized until about 2004 that these were the best options for asthmatics. It was first thought that synthetic pillows were “allergy free” but in fact, they have about seven times more allergen from house dust mite than feather pillows. Today there is a big trend away from synthetic pillows for this reason alone.

Then of course, there is a range of qualities of feather and down pillows. Home Fabrics premium range has 6 different qualities to suit every taste and budget. The ultra soft and soft pillows have a very high percentage of down in them and are ideal or those who sleep on their stomachs. Sleeping in this position does put a lot of strain on the muscles and is often the cause of back or neck ache.

There is a soft and a medium quality for those who change positions

frequently whilst asleep and a firm one which is ideal for side sleepers. Then, there is our personal favourite: the Ultimate Pillow. We developed this style of pillow after having neck problems ourselves. It has a neck roll of 50% down and 50% feather, which also forms the core of the pillow, and a soft layer of 80% down over the top to provide the ultimate in comfort.

We often have customers come in who have stayed in a luxury Hotel and enjoyed the quality featherdown pillows. A few years ago one of the largest luxury Hotel chains asked us to supply their hotels in the South Pacific. They provided the specification they used throughout the world and this is the very same pillow we now offer as our “Hotel Pillow”. These are made from Duck feather and down and have a firm inner core with a soft outer layer. They come in two qualities: Soft and Firm.

For the budget minded who like a feather pillow we also have our Deluxe model. A few years ago, our pillow manufacturer, Laurie Frost, who will be well known to many old North Shore people, called in with his car laden with pillows he had made for his own holiday home.

We were curious to find out what he made for himself as he preferred a firm yet adjustable pillow.

He used an all feather fill but instead of the usual 600grm fill he put almost a kilo in his and then covered it with 2 layers of fabric to help it feel softer and keep the fill in place. We liked it and still have this pillow made for us today. It sells for only $29.95, so it is very good value.

For more information on Home fabrics range of pillows visit our website www.duvetsandpillows.co.nz or call into the store.

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Takapuna Beach Holiday Park

who’s visiting?

Takapuna Beach Holiday Park has been a local icon for nearly a century, hosting visitors from all over the world. The unique aspect is that this provides the only waterfront camp site in the city – creating very special holidays. In this regular feature we talk to park visitors.

This month Rudiger and Mareike Burmann from Germany who were enjoying brekky in the sun when we stopped for a chat. .

Rudiger, Julian, Mareike, and

Hannes Burmann

The Burmann family from Germany.

Mum Mareike, dad Rudiger, son Hannes and baby daughter Julian

How long are you staying at the Takapuna Beach Holiday Park?

5 Favourites on the Shore Richard Ede is the Managing Partner for BNZ Partners on the North Shore. A resident of the Bays, he spends lots of his time running along North Shore Beaches and playing tennis at Campbells Bay Tennis Club. This month, he shares with us his five favourite things about living on the Shore:

Richard Ede

Richard Ede

5 Favourite shore Things 1.

Running along the spectacular coastline, preferably on days that you get lashed with rain. Depending on the tide you can alternate between the beach routes or cliff top paths – these are more challenging given their vigorous undulation at times. On finer days I often marvel at how clear the water is and the great views of the harbour and islands. I don’t think there are many places in the world where you can run in such scenic surroundings, especially being so close to a populated area.

2.

Browns Bay Beach. Although this can be one of the busier North Shore beaches, I enjoy going there because it is a great beach for the family. The kids can either entertain themselves on the playground, skate park or nearby shops, and there’s coffee, icecream or ale just across the road. A few weeks ago I went for a swim with my youngest son (it happened to be a fine weekend) and I couldn’t get over the clarity of the water. You could look down and clearly see your feet and 10 metres ahead. There are plenty of other great beaches nearby to choose from, but the versatility of Browns Bay is hard to beat.

3.

The Millennium gym. Very handy for a lunch time work out if I can fit it in, super friendly staff and fantastic facilities, what more could you ask for?

4.

Campbells Bay Tennis Club. Nestled in Centennial Park, this would have to be one of the most idyllic tennis clubs in New Zealand.

Surrounded by Pohutukawa trees with wood pigeons singing and a great view out to sea, you sometimes feel like you’re in a different world. The clubhouse, which is nestled under the native trees, reminds me of a Swiss chalet. The members are very friendly and welcoming.

5.

The Northern Busway. This is a fantastic piece of infrastructure that I find very handy when I have a meeting in the city - especially during rush hour. Some people on the other side of the bridge give me a hard time for taking the bus, which I find peculiar. As my work is only a five-minute walk from the Constellation Drive Park and Ride, it is a very efficient solution. One of the things that makes it such a great service is that during rush hour the buses arrive every two to three minutes, so you don’t need to worry about a timetable and for the most part the drivers are a friendly bunch.

Just two nights. We flew back from Christchurch yesterday and are flying out tomorrow.

Where have you been?

We arrived almost six weeks ago. We started in Auckland, staying at Mission Bay, then went up north for a week, then Coromandel for a week, then Rotorua, Wanganui, Wellington and over on the ferry to the Marlborough Sounds/Abel Tasman/Golden Bay for one week, then drove down the West Coast and over Arthur's Pass to Christchurch. It was a great trip. We did it in a 1974 VW Combi Camper rented from Kiwi Combi's. We love the older things so tripping around in the old Combi was fun.

What was the highlight?

While this campground is in a very special position we actually love going to the remote places. The best two spots were probably at the top of the Coromandel and Oakura up North. We stayed in DOC campgrounds which were great. The ideal for us is a remote campground, by the sea with a playground for the kids and four or five other kids to play with!

We haven't had great weather, but the people have been very friendly. We have had lots of hospitable invitations from friendly Kiwi's during our travels.

You must love it right by the beach here at the Takapuna Beach Holiday Park?

It certainly is a great spot. We haven't been here that long but we plan to spend some time on the beach with the kids, visit the cafe and generally discover Takapuna. We left the Combi in Christchurch so we are staying here in one of the older family caravans that has been refitted. We like the older rather than the new.

(Wind permitting Rudiger was hoping to go kite surfing off Takapuna as well).

What do you do that means you can travel for six weeks?

We are both doctors in Berlin, Germany. (Rudiger a surgeon and Mareike a paediatrician). We have been able to take six weeks off due to the fact that in Germany when you have a baby, one parent gets 12 months parent time and the other two months (like maternity leave).

For more information visit the "Save Takapuna Beach Holiday Park" Facebook Page run by local resident Dave Booth. NOTE: The park hosted 3754 visitors to the Shore in January. 48% were from New Zealand and 52% from overseas.

Takapuna Beach Holiday Park, 22 The Promenade, Takapuna Beach.

Telephone 489 7909 or Visit: www.takapunabeachholidaypark.co.nz

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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.

fIsh on The BITe and going hard Well the talk round the traps is the weather ain’t pretty but the fish are really on the bite and going hard.

The fish don’t seem to be worried about what you toss at them from softbaits, live baits and bait it’s all on.

Sometimes when they in this mood a small recurve hook and cubed baits is all that is needed. Just remember not to strike. Let the hook do it’s job.

There have been a few Johnies (John Dory) turning up, so live baits are the ticket, as long as the multitude of small rat Kingies leave them alone. The bigger snapper can be quite partial to them as well.

Favourite spots at the moment seems to be from the Rangitoto Lighthouse towards the barges and on the edges of the Motuihe Channel.

Off the shore has been real fi ckle with the wind being a real pain. But it is defi nitely the early risers fishing the first light that are having some good success.

There has been plenty of birdlife from Takapuna to Tiri well worth a troll as there are plenty of horse Kahawhai in amongst the schools as well as rat Kingi’s.

Out wide the story is the same – fi nd the birds and you will fi nd the fi sh.

If you are looking for anything to do with fishing at all make sure you get in to see us up the hill in Milford. This great promotion being run by Channel Magazine means that if you spend over $50 with us you can go in the draw to win their 2012 Toyota car valued at over $25k. Many of our customers are already in the draw to win.

Hope the weather is good to all of us in April for fi shing.

Tight Lines & No Lies, Dodgy & Hunty.

HUNTY’S - Product of the Month shImAno WAxWIng sALTWATeR JIgs Hunty says these next generation sub-surface swimming jigs are just the ticket for saltwater fishers.

Simply cast the jig out and point your rod tip straight towards the jig, then start reeling them in!

The jig sinks and swims side-to-side in a zigzag motion with an irregular kicking action which trigger the fish to strike.

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Ray Welson of Takapuna caught this 6.8 kg Snapper on Sunday 19th February out at his favourite fishing spot at The Hen & Chicken Islands in 57 metres of water.

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 fi shing even old ones (black and white). This is not all about the biggest fi sh. 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 March 15th.

Hunty Say’s...

Try Sue’s Smoked Marlin Pate (Smoked marlin, kingfish, tuna, can be used with this recipe) Ingredients 250 grms smoked marlin (or preferred fi sh) 250 grms cream cheese 2 spring onions, finely chopped 1tbsp sweet chilli sauce 1 Large clove garlic fi nely chopped Juice of 1/4 lemon Cracked black pepper to taste 2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)

Method Combine all ingredients in food processor. Adjust garlic, and seasonings to taste.

I sometimes add more garlic. Grind a little cracked black pepper over the top.

Will keep for a week in the fridge, can also be frozen.

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comedy: The NZ International Comedy Festival

The NZ International Comedy Festival is celebrating its 20th year this year, and as this popular event grows in size so does its presence on the North Shore. Check out these four amazing events, to be held at our own Bruce Mason Centre during this festival.

Shore Laughs!

5 Star Comedy Showcase on the Shore

The Big Show On The Shore

The NZ International Comedy Festival kicks off with a feast of comedy at the Bruce Mason Centre – sure to be one of the hottest tickets in town. The 5 Star Comedy Showcase features a taste of things to come - seven acts including Bill Dawes (USA), Gordon Southern, Chris Cox, and Andrew O’Neill (England), Janey Godley (Scotland), Stuart Taylor (South Africa), Dead Cat Bounce (Ireland) and New Zealand’s international success, The Boy With Tape On His Face. Bound to sell-out, so book early!

Date: Saturday 28th April. Tickets: $48.50 (Group concession: 10+ $44.50 per person).

After ten sell-out years in the Comedy Chamber, The Big Show comes to the Shore for one-night only! Featuring Dan Willis, Milton Jones and Chris Martin from England, Bill Dawes from the USA, Stuart Taylor from South Africa, and MC Janey Godley from Scotland - six world class comedians come together for one huge two hour show. This is the ideal Comedy Festival party for your family, friends and workmates.

Date: Friday 11th May. Tickets: $47.50 (Group concession: $42.50).

The Boy With Tape On His Face… More Tape

Celebrating South African stand-up comedy with an awesome double feature starring Stuart Taylor and Urzila Carlson. Stuart Taylor is a past recipient of the prestigious Overall Best Comedy award at the South Africa National Arts Festival and the Show Time Award, and also plays host of the hit TV travel show, Going Nowhere Slowly.

Ex-pat Urzila is a rising star in NZ, as seen on TV in 7 Days, The Christmas Comedy Cracker and AotearoHA. Date: Monday 14th May. Tickets: $39.00 (Group concession: $34.00).

The Boy is back with a brand new show More Tape. After selling out at the NZ International Comedy Festival last year, he returns with a new show after a sensational run in the UK, including appearances on the Royal Variety Performance and the Comedy Proms at the Royal Albert Hall.

“Sublime… fight for a ticket” Time Out, UK Date: Tuesday 8th May. Tickets: $32.00 (Group concession: 10+ $28.00 per person).

South Africa Stands Up

Interview with North Shore comedian Andrew Clay Channel Mag: Where do you currently live?

Andrew Clay: Northcote Point since 1995 CM: How long have you been a comedian for?

AC: Over 22 years. First time I did Stand Up Comedy was 7th Feb 1990 at the Sydney Comedy Store, it was a Wednesday – I spent the next 4 years in Sydney doing comedy.

CM: Best perk of the job?

AC: Having the crowd in the palm of your hand and being the focal point of a room full of joy and laughter… oh and the chicks!

CM: Any comedy shows this festival on the Shore?

AC: As I’ve done for the past 7 years, I’ll be hosting 4 nights at Glenfield Rovers 4/5th and 11/12th May. “A Night at the Rovers” has a line up of local and international acts that is going to be massive – ask anyone who’s been to one. To Book ph 443-5122.

CM: Other shows you are in for the festival?

AC: I’ve written my 2nd play which is called “Dumped”. It’s from the 15th to the 19th of May at the Herald Theatre. Book on 0800 buytickets.

CM: What can we expect from your show?

AC: Well firstly I should mention who it stars. Other than yours truly we have the delightful Jackie Clarke, fresh from a season of Anything Goes, the gorgeous Rachael Blampied (Bree on Shortland Street), the slightly simple Dane Dawson (Outrageous Fortune)

Channel Magazine chats with Northcote local and NZ International Comedy Festival comedian Andrew Clay about the upcoming comedy festival, all things North Shore - and what about the North Shore that makes him laugh!

and the wonderful Michael Saccente who’s worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. It’s directed by fellow Northshore resident and “7 Days” regular Jeremy Elwood, and Rachael and Dane are former students of Kristin School in Albany. It’s set in a bar and involves people being dumped. It’s written by a comedian, directed by a comedian and starring some of the most talented people I know, so you should expect it to be funny and many of the scenes will be recognisable to Channel readers. You should also expect some fairly colourful language and some adult themes so be warned.

CM: What is the one show in the festival that you really want to see? (other than yours!)

AC: Forgive the cliché but I can’t pick one, too many great acts. I’m very much looking forward to seeing some of my favs again like Janey Godley (Scotland), Terry Alderton (England) and Craig Campbell (Canada) and locally we now have so many international quality acts that totally rock that you’d be unlucky to pick a dud.... Ok Janey Godley but only just.

CM: Any good North Shore jokes? Or things about the Shore that make you laugh?

AC: Yeah I had to laugh when they put the signs up that estimated how long your journey was going to take – “45 minutes to the bridge”. These signs are always placed beyond the point of no return. What are you supposed to do with that information? It’s impossible to do a U turn and get out of the traffic, and you can’t get on your mobile and call ahead to say you’ll be late because you’re driving.

CM: What do you love about the North Shore?

AC: I love the lower Northshore. Devonport, Northcote

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Point and Birkenhead point. They have a oldy worldy almost village feel that I really like. And, the East Coast Bays has stunning beach after stunning beach.

Totally world class, I don’t think we realise.

CM: Favourite restaurant on the Shore?

AC: There’s this sushi restaurant on Rosedale Rd in Albany called Izumi, I think, that does the best sushi.

I don’t know what they do differently, but it’s the best I’ve tasted. I also have to mention the Stafford Rd Wine Bar in Northcote Point. Just a short stagger from home. Classy place (even though I’m allowed in), amazing selection of wines, great meatballs and sangria.

CM: Favourite beach on the Shore?

AC: The tide goes out a long way but the views looking out from Cheltenham beach are therapeutic.

CM: If you were to write a character for yourself to play on Go Girls - what would this character entail?

AC: Wow, tough one. How about a jaded early 40s entertainer who’s looking for a woman that just doesn’t care anymore – I think I could do that.

CM: Last, but not least, why should people on the Shore venture out to the Comedy Festival this year?

AC: Is that a trick question? Because it’ll be full of laughter, not just giggles, but the kind of laughter that doubles you over so you can’t speak, and it will happen in a room full of people that you may not know but you will feel some kind of weird unity with them for that moment. And that’s a wonderful feeling.

Probably the second best feeling in the world.

Around the home: Wright’s Outdoor and Energy Centre

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Graeme Wright from Wright’s Outdoor and Energy Centre provides Channel readers with information about Wood-fires and how to choose the cheapest and most cost efficient form of heating your whole home. Great advice with the winter of 2012 just around the corner.

Wood is Good

When choosing your heating system for this winter, consider a modern “Wood is Good” Clean Air Approved Masport Wood fire from Wright’s. It’s a fact that burning dry wood is the cheapest and most sustainable heating product you can use.

Here’s why: The modern, ‘NESNZ Clean Air Certified’ wood burning fires with low emission, are by far the most economical way to warm your home. Two main reasons stand out. Firstly, burning sustainable dry wood in a modern clean air wood fire is 100% carbon neutral. Secondly, most of us can obtain a ready supply of free or relatively cheap firewood.

There are two main categories of clean air fires: Convection fires and Radiant fires.

I have provided the following explanation of these options.

Convection Fires: Convection wood-fires provide a more even heat to the room.

The air is warmed as it passes through the fire and rises drawing in fresh cooler air to replace the warmed air and the cooler air in turn becomes warmed and rises, eventually warming the air in the whole room. Convection fires come in either ‘stand alone’ or ‘Fire-place insert’ fires.

Insert fires are a modern styling ideal option for upgrading your old brick or masonry open fires to a modern efficient wood fire. A Convection wood-fire is best suited to traditional lower flat ceiling houses and can be easily inserted into most older fire-places.

Radiation Fires: Radiation wood-fires heat quickly and radiate the heat directly out warming those positioned near the fire. A radiant fire transfers about two thirds of its heat by radiation and one third by convection. A radiation fire usually has the

dual ability to heat and cook. A radiation fire is more suitable for rooms with high or cathedral style ceilings.

Which Wood-Fire for you? Masport fires have been designed with a highly efficient ‘Triple Air Combustion system’ designed to burn all the fuel put in the fire. Masport Wood-Fires are manufactured from either steel plate or Heavy Cast Iron. Masport Steel plate fire boxes are made from extra thick 6mm heavy gauge steel for greater heat retention and longer life. Masport’s exclusive and superior ‘Cast Iron’ fire boxes with advanced panel design and up to 65% more heat surface, hold the key to an efficient, long lasting fire with excellent heat retention long after the last log has burnt. ‘Cast Iron’ fire boxes, whilst being slightly more expensive, offer the best long term fire solution.

Installation: There are two ways to arrange installation. You can buy the fire, flue and hearth and arrange everything yourself, including the hassles of council consent. In other words you become the project manager.

Or you can take advantage of Wright’s No Hassles “Wrightcare Installation Service” where we will effectively and seamlessly project manage the entire installation process, including council consents. For your protection, Wright’s use only registered and certified installers.

If you have any questions regarding your new Woodfire, don’t hesitate to contact your Woodfire experts since 1974: – Wright’s Outdoor and Energy Centre, 522 East Coast Rd, Mairangi Bay, Ph 0800 806 608, Open 7 Days.

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spotlight on the Takapuna Markets

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Shopping at the

Takapuna

markets

Channel Magazine visited the Takapuna Markets, and we ran into Mark and Kelly McCann, who came all the way from Whangarei to visit the Takapuna Markets because they had heard how good they were!

In the shopping bag:

Mark and Kelly shared with us what they purchased at the market. Be sure to check out their favourites, next time you visit the markets on a Sunday morning!

Takapuna Market Spotlight

Pic’s Really Good Peanut Butter A small container for $7, medium container for $10 or a large container for $22.50

Ciabatta Loaves $5.00 each Stand: Mexucrazy Products: Hot Sauces and Pickles Location: Depends on the Sunday!

Best Selling Product: Sesame & Pumpkin Seed Dip Based on Mexican recipes that date back to 1888, Alejandro makes a variety of sauces based on time-tested family recipes.

For the brave, try the hot sauces – Avocado Spark Sauce (3 chillies), Hell Fire Sauce (4 chillies) and Bloody Hell (5 chillies)!

Looking for something a bit less intense in the heat department? Try some of Mexucrazy’s other sauces and dips: Peach Fantasy, Apricot Twist and Plum & Pear – each have a combination of fruit, onions and cayenne, which adds a real depth of flavour to meals and snacks.

And, for something quite unique in flavour, check out the most popular Mexucrazy product – the Sesame & Pumpkin Seed Dip. A wonderfully nutty yet spicy blend of seeds, that can be used as a sauce, or mixed with mayo or cream cheese for a dip.

Try a jar next time you visit the markets! Hot sauces are $10 and the other sauces and dips range between $10-15 each.

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AMI NORTH HARBOUR NETBALL with Adele Lendich

By Adele Lendich, CEO of Netball North Harbour. adele@netballnorthharbour.co.nz

This year Netball on the North Shore turns 60. I have been looking at the archives over these 60 years with interest. Some very prominent North Shore family names are evident in the vision to start up a sport what was then known as Ladies ‘Basketball’.

Celebrating 60 Years of Netball

In 1952 under the banner of the North Shore Basketball Association a few keen men (Mr K. Kennedy, Mr E. Roberts and Mr Probert) managed to form this association. The official opening day was held at the Campbells Bay Primary School later transferring to Takapuna Grammar School. By the end of the first season the competition had grown from five to eight teams. Mr Proberts car was parked beside the courts and a loudspeaker system was mounted on his car for announcements. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Probert who organised trestle tables to put food and drink on. In 1957 Takapuna Grammar permitted the association to build a small pavilion adjacent to the courts. This contained the canteen which greatly assisted in providing funds for the association!

By 1965 the association had 122 teams and was growing at a fast rate. Negotiations were finalised with the Takapuna City Council for an area at the Onewa Domain. An agreement was reached to use the area for six months of the year with a lease of ten years. The new headquarters were built with 12 courts and were made possible from financial assistance from the Golden Kiwi, North Shore Local Bodies, the Auckland Savings Bank and many well-wishers. With the move to this new location the membership soared to 160 teams.

In 1967 an application was made to the Onewa Domain Board to lease the entire area occupied by the Ministry of Works next door when it becomes available for the construction of additional courts.

The game becoming so popular that the association introduced mid-week basketball with 24 teams.

In 1969 the membership had soared to 206 teams and in 1971 with 223 teams the name of the association was changed to North Shore Netball Association.

Incredibly that was 40 years ago. How we have grown. We know where we are heading, but very importantly we should all know where we have been.

This upcoming Diamond celebration is an important milestone for women’s sport on the North Shore. We welcome your support in joining us to celebrate these 60 years.

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The North Harbour Club Society Ball (a joint fundraising event by Netball North Harbour and the North Harbour Club) is shaping up to be the event of the year for the North Shore community. Ticket sales are doing incredibly well and so to avoid disappointment - purchase your tickets now!

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

LoTs of PosITIve ThIngs hAPPenIng in Milford What a fantastic month we have had in Milford with lots of very positive things happening in our business district and community.

New tenants have moved into some of the few empty retail and offi ce spaces bringing more variety and new faces. We now have only three empty retail shops and only a handful of office space available. They obviously recognise the great community we have here in Milford.

The neW PeoPLe In mILfoRd A unique situation amongst these new businesses is a father and daughter who have opened businesses at opposite ends of Milford - you will fi nd Peter Snow in the Legacy Room (previously Gallery 4 Prints), whilst his daughter, Samantha, has opened a new hair salon called Snow, next to the Steam Ship Trading Co. Also new to Milford is Ryan Li at Cafeccino (previously Kitchener Cafe), while the former Mayor of North Shore City, Andrew Williams, has opened an electoral offi ce near Visique Optometrists.

Cafeccino (previously Kitchener Cafe).

WIn A neW IPAd2 foR eAsTeR Well, Easter is just around the corner and we are running a promotion where one lucky Milford customer will Win a new iPad2 for Easter. It’s easy to enter – just spend over $20 in any of the participating shops and fill out the entry form. The winner will be drawn on Thursday April 5th, and advised the same day. It could be you with a new iPad2 for Easter. A list of these shops is on our website www. milfordba.org.nz.

moTheRs dAy comPeTITIon sTARTs APRIL 16Th Mothers Day (Sunday May 13th) is next up on our promotional calendar and we will be starting our Mothers Day competition on Mon April 16th. This year we have six chances to pamper your mum with six $100 beauty vouchers up for grabs (see details on the next page). Don’t forget your Mum this Mothers Day - shop in Milford and have a go at winning one of our fabulous $100 Beauty vouchers.

chAnneL mAgAzIne - shoP LocAL & WIn A cAR PRomoTIon This is a fantastic promotion that has been put together by Aidan and the team at Channel Magazine, entirely aimed at encouraging all of us to shop local. It’s a great message. To enter the draw all you have to do is spend over $50 with any of the advertisers in this magazine and lodge your entry. It is very easy. So shop local – try and do it right here in Milford – and you could drive away in a fabulous 2012 Toyota valued at over $25,000.

sPecIAL geneRAL meeTIng – BusIness Levy Recently we held a Special General Meeting of the Milford Business Association at which an increase in the levy businesses pay was agreed to, so that along with

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Peter Snow of the Legacy Room.

Samantha Snow, has opened a new hair salon called Snow, next to the Steam Ship Trading Co.

bigger and better promotions, we will be able to complete more projects in the business district. One of those projects is a feature garden at one of the entrances to Milford. Watch out for it over the next few months!

Well, that’s another column done! Hope you enjoy reading about our great little community and have a safe month!

Bye for now, see you in Milford!

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.

IMPorTANT 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

There is no better place on the Shore for Women to get pampered than right here in Milford.

With the many hair, beauty and wellness businesses that we are lucky to have we’ve got all the bases covered.

Our Milford Mother’s Day promotion starts on Monday April 16th and runs through until Friday May 11th. This is your chance to win one of six $100 Beauty Vouchers from these local beauty businesses: Charisma, Nefertiti, Molton Brown, Caci Clinic, Milford Hair Design, Milford Beauty Therapy.

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS SPEND $20 AT ANY PARTICIPATING MILFORD BUSINESS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO ENTER THE DRAW. Full information at www.milfordba.org.nz ix are s s There Voucher $100e won! to b

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One of Solunar’s massage rooms.

The Solunar Massage Clinic team L to R: Tina Stenberg, Nicola Chatfield, Natalia Suvalko, Michelle Boon and Giane Tillmann.

Michelle Boon outside Solunar Massage Clinic.

mAssAgIng A RePuTATIon in Milford Solunar Massage Clinic, Kitchener Road, Milford Deciding she’d had enough of the corporate world, Michelle Boon pursued her lifelong dream of becoming a Massage Therapist. Now she is the proud owner of Solunar Massage Clinic in Milford.

Michelle had enjoyed giving family members massages since she was a child. When the opportunity arose to provide the therapy professionally, she seized it with both hands.

After completing her professional training, Michelle at first operated from home. However in 2011, when demand for her services outgrew her premises, she knew it was time to expand. She opened the Milford clinic in July.

She and her staff are fully trained. Every member of the team has different techniques, but all share a passion for the holistic wellbeing that massage can provide.

The Solunar Massage Clinic oozes tranquility. It’s quiet, uncluttered and peaceful. A large range of techniques and different session options are offered, ranging from hot stone massage to reflexology to pregnancy massage.

The team at Solunar work hard to meet the requirements of their clients, they realise that no two clients have precisely the same needs. On their fi rst visit, clients have a full consultation session to work out what techniques are best for them. From this session, plans are made for each return visit.

“We treat everyone’s needs as equal,” says Michelle, “we are so lucky because we have such wonderful clients. We love our clients.”

The Solunar team acquired two new members within the last month – Giane Tillmann and Natalia Suvalko.

Giane is Brazilian and has lived in New Zealand for eight years. She is currently working towards a Diploma in Therapeutic Massage and specialises in

deep tissue and relaxation massage.

Natalia holds a Diploma in Nutrition and is a certifi ed therapist in relaxation massage. She has studied infant and pregnancy massage, as well as holistic pulsing, refl exology and reiki massage. According to Michelle, both Giane and Natalia possess a “lovely energy”.

Michelle says that Solunar take a gentle, nuturing approach. “In sports massage, deep tissue massage and therapeutic massage we use a combination of gentle nuturing techniques and deeper pressure and fi rmer techniques. We don’t simply ‘pound’ the body for the whole session. I do believe the body responds better to this combination and that it is more of an effective way of enhancing pain relief.”

Michelle adds she loves being in a position where she can help people to feel better.

“When they arrive, some look like they have the weight of the world on their shoulders,” she says. “By the time they leave, they often can’t believe how much better they feel. It’s lovely to see.”

Solunar also have a great special on for Channel readers in the month of April.

You’ll get a 90 Minute Hot Stone Fusion Massage for just $95 (expires 31st May 2012 - usually $140) if you mention our fantastic magazine. After your massage you can then enter the draw to win our fantastic Channel Magazine Car, valued at over $25,000!

Solunar Massage Clinic, 110 Kitchener Road, Milford.

Phone 489-9051 or 027-222-8074. Visit: www.solunar.co.nz

Come and visit us for all your easter treats.

Opening hours over Easter: Closed - Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.

Trading hours on Easter Saturday: 8.00am - 2.30pm. Every purchase of chocolate Easter Treats entitles the customer to enter the Easter Raffle to win a giant chocolate Easter Bunny.

swiss Cafe & Bakery 5 Milford Road, Milford, Phone: 09 489-9737.

Open Monday to Friday: 8am until 4.30pm. Saturdays 8am until 2.30 and Sundays 8am until 2.30.

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ShoRE pEoplE: Amanda Judd mIlFoRd - EvERyoNE’S plACE: News Ian Hackett has lived in Milford his entire life. He is on the board of the Milford Business Association and is a member of the Takapuna Rotary Club and the North Shore Golf Club. He and his wife Diane have two adult children and this year they will have owned structural repair centre CarPro Milford for 30 years. Ian loves running, golf and walking along Shore beaches – it is for this reason that he ensures CarPro only uses environmentally friendly water based paints. Rachel Ramsay chatted to him about why he has chosen to live on the Shore his entire life and what he loves most about the place he calls home.

Why I Love The shoRe (& mILfoRd)

Ian Hackett

Channel Magazine: How long have you lived on the Shore?

Ian Hackett: I was born and bred in Milford. So that’s 59 years I’ve been on the Shore apart from an overseas three year trip.

CM: What is it that’s kept Ian Hackett. you here?

IH: Because it’s the Shore.

The Shore has a lot to offer, and after having been to lots of places around the world, it’s pretty hard to beat.

CM: What is it about Milford particularly that tickles your fancy?

IH: It’s a great little community. It’s not too big and not too small but it’s central to everything that we want.

CM: What’s your view on the Milford high rise?

IH: I’m not averse to them developing it, but only to a certain height. I’m not a fan of high rise type situations but I’m all for developing the area. So maybe three or four storeys and I’d be happy.

CM: What’s your favourite Shore restaurant and why?

IH: Athenia in Roma in Milford. The food’s always good, it’s local and it’s friendly.

CM: Saturday morning North Shore style?

IH: I go for an hour long run with my wife around the Milford, Castor Bay area.

Then it’s home for breakfast, read the paper and then start doing some work around the house.

CM: What’s your favourite North Shore beach and why?

IH: Takapuna Beach. It has to be one of the best beaches in the world. Maybe that’s because I’m a Shore person, but when we went overseas we saw lots of beaches that so many local people and tourists flock to – when you compare those beaches to ours, it makes us realise how good we have it here.

CM: Where do you go to relax on the Shore?

IH: To be honest we probably go home to relax. We’re more home bodies than we are out – but once again, maybe go for a walk along Takapuna Beach.

Generally we stay local if we go out. Occasionally we watch the rugby at North Harbour Stadium or Eden Park.

CM: Have you ever found anywhere else in the world that reminds you of the Shore and if so how?

IH: I don’t know about the North Shore, but we found Southern Ireland had huge similarities to how New Zealand used to be in the old days. It felt very un-commercial, very country-like. It’s not exactly the same – but other than that, I can’t think of anything that really seemed like the North Shore.

CM: What do you love most about the North Shore?

IH: We’ve built quite a few friends and acquaintances on the North Shore, so that adds to the whole North Shore fl avour. That tends to make it your favourite place because you tend to like being around the people you’re comfortable with. And it’s the beaches, the lake – it’s quite unique in that respect. It’s not too over crowded – sure it gets busy but it’s always comfortable.

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ARAzzo

Homewares • Gifts • Accessories

Gorgeous French inspired Homeware BEAUTIFUL GIFT WRAPPING A SPECIALTY

146 Kitchener Road, Milford, Phone 489 5553

HAS SUMMER LEFT YOUR SKIN WITH

– for homewares, gifts and accessories

Guaranteed to find something to spoil your Mum Milford has some lovely stores and one of the best is Arazzo, the homewares, gifts and accessories store on Kitchener road, beside the Milford Butcher.

If you are looking for that very special gift – for mothers day, a birthday or any occaision – Dianna Takle is likely to have it at Arazzo.

Dianna knows Milford like the back of her hand. She’s been part of the place for over 50 years and has operated Arazzo now for over 14 years.

Dianna loves beautiful things so decided to give the store a year trial and 14 years later she is still going strong and just loves it!

“I love coming to work every day and working with all the lovely things around me,” says Dianna Takle. “I still get a kick out of opening the parcels that come in with new bits and pieces – it’s like Christmas for me every day at Arazzo!

“Probably the hottest items at the moment are our lovely ranges of jewellery and scarves. Cote’ Noir range is also a great Home Fragrance and Lifestyle collection that visually compliments interiors as well as capturing the essence of France with each quality fragrance. Gorgeous packaging makes these fabulous and impressive gifts.”

Arazzo, 136 Kitchener Road, Milford. Telephone 489 5553.

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RemInIscIng…

As handcrafts are once again being fitted in to busy lifestyles

Back to basics and creating some peaceful rhythm to our very busy lives. I was thinking about this the other day while knitting a garment, remembering my Nana and Grandad who lived in a lovely old villa in New Plymouth.

Nana and Grandad had a coal range for all their cooking, a larder for all their food (no refrigerator), a copper and hand wringer in the laundry for the washing.

The rhythm of their lives was around the garden, the household chores, keeping the coal range spotless and going, ready to cook all meals – which seemed to me to be especially delicious.

Nana always had her pet budgie on her shoulder and between all the very manual chores, still managed to tat wonderful doilies and knit lovely jumpers, cardigans and socks.

After Sunday lunch Grandad always took us up to the dairy and bought us a nine penny ice-cream, that was the one dipped in chocolate.

Wonderful memories, and as I refl ected I realised the rhythm and creativity in their lives was a necessity when they were younger, coming through the war years had meant they needed to be frugal and use everything to its full potential. Actually the war created an opportunity which often happens – good coming out of bad! And it did set them in good stead to live a well balanced

quality lifestyle.

My point is, I think we are trying to get some of this back, thus the resurgence of people wanting to learn all sorts of handcrafts.

The internet has helped with this and we are seeing a lot of young men and women learning handcrafts and fitting it in to their busy lifestyles to help gain a balance.

We see some wonderful talent and original creativity in our store when customers share their projects with us. Most days someone will come in for some help with a project and where we can we enjoy helping out.

We also have some classes that not only teach different crafts but also creates a place to meet and share interests. Do pop in or call us if you wish to register for a class. The classes are small and friendly with lovely tutors and lots of fun!

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Worldwide Public Knitting day

48 Hour KnitatHon Supporting Child Cancer This year colourful blankets to Auction 15th-17th June

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Run over 3 sessions Thursday, 6.30pm-8pm 5th, 12th, 19, July

$5 per session, plus materials Refreshments provided

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Run over 4 sessions Thursday, 6.30pm-8pm 9th, 16th, 23rd,30th August

$5 per session, plus materials Refreshments provided

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Saturday 30 June, 9.30am- 1.30pm Saturday 25 August, 9.30am -1.30pm Saturday 27 October, 9.30am-1.30pm

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Our monthly OPTOMETRY & EYEWEAR column is provided by Melissa Hay, the owner of Visique Milford Optometrists. Melissa studied optometry for five years at the Auckland University School of Medicine and completed a Bachelor of Optometry (with Honours). Her qualifications also allow her to test the eyesight of pilots (CCA Accred.) and to write prescriptions (Oc.Cert.Pharm.).

Melissa Hay.

Caring for the person

behind your eyes.

Caring about eyes is easy to us, but it is as important as caring for the person behind your eyes.

Getting your eyes tested can be a nerve wracking experience, as you are in a small dark room, with someone you don’t know very well! And then you are made to answer questions like “which is better one or two?” and it feels very much like an exam at school. So, we try to go out of our way to help you understand what is going on.

Many of the tests we do are simple – like checking which is the smallest line on our chart that you can see. We can use this information to explain whether you are safe to drive without glasses.

There are also some occupations that you can’t do if your vision isn’t up to scratch. It’s also easy for us

to show you how close you are to (or in my case, how far from) 20/20 vision.

20/20 vision is an American term, which we still talk about as it is often something you have heard of before. 20/40 is driving standard: What this means is that our letters are 20 feet (6m) away from you, and if you only just read this line, it means you have 20/40 vision – but someone with near perfect vision would have been able to read those letters 40 feet away from you.

So, feel free to give us a call on 09 4894 797 or just pop in for a chat.

Visique Milford Optometrists 155 Kitchener Road, Milford.

Phone 489-4797 www.visique.co.nz

We care about Kiwi eyes.

Proudly 100% locally owned and operated.

At Visique Milford Optometrists, we want to make sure your eyesight is as perfect as the views we’ve got here in New Zealand.That’s why we focus on the health of your eyes, not just selling you glasses.

So come in and see us during April.

Visique Milford Optometrists: 155 Kitchener Road, Milford | Phone 09 489 4797

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT with Schnauer and Co A total of $110 million is due to be spent in Takapuna over the next ten years.

In our last article, we wrote about the Council’s long term plan - a 10-year strategic document outlining the intended activities, services and priority projects to be delivered regionally from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2022 and how they are to be funded. In the next two pieces, we are covering some of the projects being planned locally. The two local boards that are most relevant for this purpose are Devonport-Takapuna and Kaipatiki. We start with Devonport-Takapuna.

Takapuna… The main goal over the next ten years for this board is revitalising Takapuna. Takapuna has been challenged in more recent times by developments in Albany and Smales, and its traditional strength as a retail, office and commercial destination has slipped.

The Board intends to implement the Takapuna Strategic Framework. This framework guides the sequencing, development and integrated planning of Takapuna’s eight precincts, providing landowners, businesses and the wider community with confidence about Takapuna’s future direction and growth. A total of $110 million is due to be spent in Takapuna over the next ten years. This is a large amount of money, and hopefully it can revitalise the beachside town.

Another project planned for the nearby beach is the National Ocean Water Sports Centre. This has the potential to be a magnificent addition to the area, and has central government support.

Finally, the other major projects in the pipeline for Takapuna, and the cost, are: Hurstmere Green: $3,550,000.00. And Hurstmere Rd shared space upgrade: $2,900,000.00.

Hurstmere Green is planned for now and next year; with the road upgrade scheduled over the next seven years.

Milford… The lack of strategic planning for Milford has created tension in the community, highlighted by the concerns over the proposed heights and densities of the mall apartment proposal.

In its plan, the Board acknowledges change is necessary, and of course the issue over the private plan change to enable the mall development has been reignited. The Board wants to involve the community so that it can accommodate change and make the important improvements that Milford needs and deserves.

The budgeted spending on Milford’s strategic plan is $130,000.00, to be implemented between the years 2013-2015.

Sunnynook… The other area important to the Devonport-Takapuna local board is Sunnynook, which has not been the focus of much work over recent times.

The Board intends to address this with proper planning, and thereby addressing the infrastructure and transport connectivity issues that currently hold Sunnynook back.

The Board has identified Sunnynook as an area that needs vastly improved connections with public transport and pedestrian links to the employment and retail centre of Wairau Road. Public submissions focused on the need for Sunnynook to have a strong and visible heart. This goal is central to the Board’s planning processes.

The amount of money budgeted on a strategy framework for Sunnynook is $100,000, between the years 2013-2015.

This is only a brief synopsis of what is planned, with many more projects spanning the areas Devonport through to Forrest Hill.

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Bayleys Residential Regional General Manager Hayden Stanaway has enjoyed an interesting business career to date. It started as a globe-trotting professional rugby player around two decades ago. Once he hung up the boots he moved into what is very much a family business – real estate. His father Trevor is a well respected veteran of the industry – he spent a fair chunk of time with Bayley’s ay.

Hayden Stanaw also – and Hayden has carved out a property career that now spans over 14 years with Bayleys and the past eight having been part franchise owner of Bayleys on the Shore. From April 1st this business has merged with Bayleys Real Estate with Hayden staying on as a shareholder in the larger entity and Regional General Manager. Aidan Bennett put him under the “Channel Grill” in mid March.

Hayden Stanaway

Taking the Bayleys Residential reigns on the Shore

AIDAN BENNETT: Tell us about the changes that have taken place at Bayleys from April 1st. I understand you are lucky enough to be staying in sunny Takapuna, while Sue (Stanaway) is off back into the city?

HAYDEN STANAWAY: Yes, fortunately for me I will still be based on the North Shore and Sue will be moving to head office in the city. Our close working relationship won’t alter and the synergy between Debbie Jones (Manager of Bayleys Residential Mairangi Bay) and Sheryl Campbell (Manager of Bayleys Residential Albany) won’t vary and will be as it has previously been for us and all our staff.

complete my real estate ticket in preparation for my arrival back in New Zealand and having to return to a normal job, unlike what I had been doing for six previous years.

When I arrived back in New Zealand I met with John Bayley and he placed me in Bayley’s commercial and industrial division based in the East Tamaki office. The rest is history.

AB: In your past life you were a pro Rugby player in both Ireland and Japan.

That must have been interesting?

HS: It was interesting. I played for Auckland Grammar Old Boys and representated Auckland in rep grades until I ventured offshore at 21. I then spent four years playing for De La Salle Palmerston in Dublin (Ireland) and two years in Japan playing for Honda Motor Corporation based in a city called Suzuka – which is famous for their international grand prix circuit. They said Suzuka was a small country town, so I expected maybe a 10,000 people population. It ended up having a population of 140,000! But that’s Japan for you. As part of the contract you needed to learn Japanese to communicate with the team so I learnt a new skill and gained my level three proficiency exam. This has had limited use over the last 10 years!

AB: What position did you play?

HS: Dependent on my fitness levels, either lock or blindside flanker.

AB: Ever dream of being an All Black?

HS: I haven’t met a rugby player that didn’t have that dream. I’m on that list.

AB: What is the best country you have visited or lived in on your travels?

HS: Prague for the depth of history and mystique and Dublin for pure personality it produces through its social life. Those Irish know how to party!

AB: So how did you get into Real Estate?

HS: When I was based in Japan I had a lots of spare time so decided that I should

AB: You obviously enjoy it having now spent 14 years in Real Estate?

HS: To be honest some would say it’s in the blood. But over and above this I have a real passion for this industry and there is not many more things more satisfying to me than taking someone under the brand and watching them have growth, personally and in business.

AB: Must be good being on the “right” side of the bridge now though?

HS: For a family like mine you couldn’t get any better. I love the Shore for what it has to offer in all facets – whether it be the beaches through to watching local sporting events.

AB: Have you always lived on the Shore?

HS: Originally Hamilton until I was 18 but have been on the Shore for the last eight years and still to this day think the North Shore is the best kept secret in Auckland city.

AB: Life must be pretty busy these days with a successful interior designer wife, Shelleece, and four young kids?

HS: Between running Bayleys Residential on the Shore and Shelleece running ‘Shelleece Stanaway Design’ and having three sons and a daughter aged between two and 11 years old, life is certainly a juggling act. But our passion for family and our businesses keep us balanced and of course all the support we get from the grandparents helps us considerably.

AB: What is you favourite holiday destination in New Zealand?

HS: The Tutukaka Coast.

AB: Complete the following: If I wasn’t in Real Estate I would be…

HS: An Architect.

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FOR THE HOME with Harvey Norman, Wairau Park

Harvey Norman Wairau Park cooking and whiteware team members Gillian Oliphant and Kanishla Ghosh display the Whirlpool Cooktops and Ovens in their massive showroom.

April is Whirlpool Month

at Harvey Norman Wairau Park This month, the team at Harvey Norman in Wairau Park have joined with Whirlpool to present some great deals on their entire kitchen range. There is also a fabulous offer where if you buy a Whirlpool Cooking Package (Cooktop, Oven and Dishwasher – models as detailed), you will receive a free Crisp & Grill Microwave, from Whirlpool.

“This is a sensational package from Whirlpool,” says Terry Gordon, the Harvey Norman store manager for whiteware and cooking. “If you are in the market for these four appliances, then this is a great deal on an excellent quality brand.”

Whirlpool have been making appliances for more than 100 years.

Founded in 1911, it is one of the largest home appliance manufacturers in the World, reaching across all major categories, including cooking, fabric care, refrigeration, dishwashers and microwaves. Whirlpool Corporation actually owns some of the most recognised appliance brands in the World, including Whirlpool, Maytag, Kitchen Aid, Jenn Air, Amana, Bauknecht, Brastemp and Consul.

Whirlpool offers some truly unique products that are virtually all available at Harvey Norman Wairau Park. Products developed to make your life easier, giving you more time to enjoy things you love.

One example is the Whirlpool iXELIUM™ Gas Cooktop. Whirlpool, for the first time in our industry, has developed a revolutionary anti-aging solution for cooktops based on a nano-tech material which creates an extremely thin (less than 1micron) barrier to chemical and mechanical attack. iXELIUM™ enhances the overall properties of stainless steel. This Reduces cooktop yellowing, which is pretty common due to exposure to high temperatures. The iXELIUM™ Cooktop is six times more resistant than traditional stainless steel cooktops.

When it comes to scratches and abrasions, it is 15 times more resistant than traditional stainless steel cooktops. Other advantages are:- Reduces food stain attack and discoloration; Enables improved cleanability and maintenance; Requires less aggressive detergent use so strong detergents are no longer needed.

Another innovation is the Whirlpool Pyrolytic Oven. Pyrolytic is an extra

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function in the oven which will allow the oven to clean itself. Once the Pyrolytic function is selected, the Whirlpool oven will heat up to a high temperature (around 300C), burning all the food spills that were inside the oven and leaving its residue for easy removal.

“Basically once the program finishes you will only need to wipe the residue out and your oven is clean and ready to be used again,” explains Terry Gordon.

“This is a very popular oven with our customers.”

The Whirlpool technology has also been applied to a product they call their “6th Sense Dishwasher”. Whirlpool 6th Sense Technology has been created to make household chores the easiest they can possibly be across a whole range of appliances – dishwashers, washing machines, cooking, fridges and microwaves.

The Whirlpool dishwasher has a sensor which recognises if the water is clean during the wash cycle. If the water is clean the dishwasher will stop the cycle – saving you time, energy and water.

The April promotion – exclusive to Harvey Norman Wairau Park – is that if you buy the Whirlpool iXELIUM™ Gas Cooktop (AKT680/IXL) and the Whirlpool Pyrolytic Oven (AKZM657IX) and the Whirlpool 6th Sense Dishwasher (ADP9000IX), then you will receive the Whirlpool Crisp & Grill Microwave (VT266SL) absolutely free. Conditions of deal available in store.

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feature Interview: America’s Cup Yachtie Matthew Mason

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Matthew Mason is one of New Zealand’s most experienced America’s Cup sailors. Professional yachting, dominated by the America’s Cup – has been his career for 25 years. His story is an interesting one. The Bayswater resident has been involved in six campaigns for the Auld Mug, winning it no fewer than three times. Channel Magazine’s, Aidan Bennett had a chat with him in Takapuna in mid-March about his career and the interesting role he now enjoys with ORACLE Racing-Team USA, current holders of the Cup. Issue 20 - APRIL 2012 www.channelmag.co.nz

Most of you will not have heard a great deal about Matthew Mason.

But he is one of New Zealand’s most seasoned and successful yachties and a real good bloke, who has called the North Shore home for over a decade. Matthew lives at Bayswater with his wife of 10 years Jodine (nee Appleton) and their three children Emma (eight), Lucy (six) and William (three).

“I love living on the Shore, especially because of all the beaches that are on offer around Takapuna, Devonport and the Bays,” said Matthew, when quizzed about why he loves the area so much. “It is a great area for family life, lots of space to run, walk, paddle and swim. We are spoilt to be able to take part in events, such as the State Beach Series every week, something our whole family does – I paddle, Jodine swims and the kids run or swim. I lived over in the city for a few years but just love it here, because we are still close, but far enough away to be out of the rat race and it is more laid back.”

Matthew Mason was born and bred in Whangarei. He first started sailing

feature Interview: America’s Cup Yachtie Matthew Mason in a P-Class at age seven at the Onerahi Yacht Club. He loved the sport and it has been part of his life ever since.

His love of all things nautical led him to do a boat-building apprenticeship, which he started in Whangarei and finished when he first moved to Greenhithe, Auckland with Salthouse Marine Ltd. In Auckland, he started sailing keelers and he became part of the regular crew for leading Kiwi sailor Graeme Woodroffe. The delivery of a boat for ‘Woody’ to Sydney, resulted in Mason spending the next three years living in Australia, where he continued to build a strong reputation as a sailor while crewing for wealthy Australian media man and sailor Rod Muir.

During this period Mason did a lot of sailing on maxis, he did the Admiral’s Cup, he was a regular on the Grand-prix circuit and the Match Racing Tour, and he eventually ended up in San Diego in 1992 for a trial with the New Zealand Challenge. This was his first contact with America’s Cup sailing.

Matthew also sailed in the 1993-94 Whitbread Round the World Race with the infamous Dennis Conner on Winston.

“I was lucky to be chosen for the New Zealand Challenge in 1992 and to be part of the Sir Michael Fay challenge in the distinctively red ‘NZL 20’, which will forever be remembered as the bowsprit challenge,” said Matthew.

“We got through to the finals of the Louis Vuitton Cup against Paul Cayard’s Il Moro di Venezia. We were leading fourone in the series, until a protest against the innovative bowsprit resulted in us being penalised one race win and having to remove the bowsprit. History will remember that we ended up losing the series five to three and never got to challenge for the Cup. It was a disappointing time, but really gave me a taste for the Cup and I wanted more.”

Matthew didn’t have to wait too long for revenge. When New Zealand Challenge morphed into Team New Zealand he was an important part of the Sir Peter Blake-led team that made history by winning the America’s Cup for New Zealand in 1995, and also helped to defend it back in New Zealand in 2000.

“It was a very special period in my life, and I will always look back on that time with fond memories,” adds Matthew. “The whole country was behind us and we were on top of the world.”

History will also record that it didn’t take too long for the successful Team

New Zealand formula to self-destruct before the Nation’s eyes, as it all fell apart with the departure of many of the team members to other syndicates.

“It was a tough time for all of us when the team disintegrated,” reflected Matthew Mason when quizzed on what happened. “There needed to be a change from the old guard to the new guard, but it all got messy. Seven months after the successful defence, there was still no certainty for any of the sailing team so people got restless and moved on. It was very sad the way it all happened.”

This opened another chapter in Matthew Mason’s distinguished sailing career. He opted to join the Craig McCaw owned OneWorld 2003 America’s Cup campaign that was based out of Seattle. This meant he was sailing for a United States team.

“We had a great time in Seattle, and there were a few other Kiwis to keep me company, including Don Cowie. Seattle is a nice city, and we had a pretty good team led by Australian helmsmen Peter Gilmour and James Spithill.

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America’s Cup winning crew.

…he was an important part of the Sir Peter Blake-led team that made history by winning the America’s Cup for New Zealand in 1995, and also helped to defend it back in New Zealand in 2000.

Unfortunately, we were not there at the business end of the regatta and in hindsight maybe the wrong person was steering the boat. We also lacked boat speed.”

As it is well documented, the Swiss challenge Alinghi – with Russell Coutts and Brad Butterworth leading the sailing team – won that 2003 America’s Cup in Auckland, and the whole event moved to Valencia in Spain

for the 2007 contest. Matthew Mason went back to Team New Zealand for the 32nd America’s Cup contest in 2007.

“It was a thrill to be sailing again for New Zealand in Valencia, and we had a fantastic campaign that took us right through to the final, challenging Alinghi. But unfortunately Alinghi proved to be that little bit quicker, not much fell in our favour, and they still had Brad and many other Kiwis. But we went very close.”

After the 2007 event, Matthew was asked to join the BMW Oracle Racing team that Russell Coutts had moved to run for Larry Ellison. He has been with them ever since. It was a wise move as he was once again on the podium as an America’s Cup winner when Coutts and BMW ORACLE Racing took the Auld Mug from Alinghi, an event that was contested in 90 foot multihulls, following extensive court action and litigation.

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“I was not necessarily going to be on the sailing team when I first joined ORACLE Racing,” explained Matthew. “My background in boat building and the experience I had, being involved with design and preparing boats for six Cup campaigns, meant that I offered Russell and BMW Oracle Racing value for their ambitious project, to build the 90-foot (27 metre) trimaran for the Valencia challenge. But after being in San Diego for a couple of months, I started sailing and I progressed to being on the final crew.”

Since that win in February 2010, Matthew Mason has remained a key member of the ORACLE Racing organisation. For him, the exciting aspect of his current role is that New Zealand is playing a big part in their preparation for the 34th America’s Cup, to be sailed in San Francisco in 72-foot wing-sail catamarans. This has meant being able to live predominantly at home here on the North Shore, while making regular trips to the ORACLE Racing base in San Francisco.

“What many New Zealanders don’t know is that ORACLE Racing set up a facility at Warkworth called Core Builders Composites in 2010, shortly after we won the Cup,” says Matthew. “This is one half of the official boat-building facility for ORACLE Racing, the other being in San Francisco. It is in the building that was previously part of Times Colour Print and the Rodney Times. Core Builders Composites, led by Tim Smyth and Mark Turner, has actually been around for a while as they have built every America’s Cup yacht for the team since 2001, including the 90 foot trimaran.”

The key components at the Warkworth facility – that looks more like a spaceship manufacturing plant – are the two CNC milling machines which are the largest five-axis milling machines in New Zealand. These are high-tech machines that enable these state-of-the-art yachts and their components to be made with great precision.

Matthew Mason has been working closely with the Core Builders Composites team. “When ORACLE Racing was planning the 34th America’s Cup for 2013, it was decided that it would be raced in 72-foot wing-sail catamarans.

The dilemma was that all of the competing teams needed to practice in catamarans, so the decision was made to build smaller 45-foot (AC45) wingsail catamarans that teams could purchase. Core Builders Composites built all 15 of these at Warkworth between 2010 and early 2012. This has been great for the local economy.”

America’s Cup rules state that the hulls of the actual boats must be built in the home country of the team, but significant structures for 72-foot catamaran including the 40 metre wingsails are being built at Warkworth.

So does Matthew Mason like sailing multihulls, as opposed to the monohulls that have been the dominant part of his sailing life?

“They are certainly fast, action-packed and exciting for those watching,

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which is really the major reason for the change. Russell’s (Coutts) reasoning is that they will make the sport more appealing to watch live and as a television spectacle.

They do 35 knots effortlessly. An example of their impact is when we capsized in the San Francisco Bay. The footage went via news and YouTube right around the world. I believe it still is the biggest ever viewed YouTube yachting clip of all time, with almost two million hits.”

Is Sir Russell Coutts a good bloke?

“He’s the boss so I have to be careful (laughs). Yes, he is certainly the man. History shows that there is no better sailor. He is an Olympic gold medalist, as well as an America’s Cup winner, and has won many other titles. All this, combined with being an engineer, means that he has unbelievable design vision as well. He is also a very good leader who can delegate and he lets people get on with things without micro-managing.

Russell is also a great deal of fun to be around – he enjoys himself – but he hates being beaten at golf (laughs).”

How about Larry (Ellison – Oracle owner)?

“He obviously sailed on the 90-footer when we won the Cup in Valencia.

He’s a good bloke and loves his yachting immensely, which is why he is involved in the America’s Cup.” So what does the future hold for Matthew Mason?

“I am contracted through until after the 2013 event with ORACLE Racing, and am keen to be involved on the sailing team for the event. But this will depend on being good enough to make the final 11. The boats are physically demanding and I am not getting any younger. But I think I will be OK. I’d love to stay involved even beyond 2013, as this is my career, I love it, and I now have a great deal of experience in both preparing campaigns and sailing.”

To finish the interview I asked Matthew Mason about a few of his favourites…

Favourite food: Japanese, sushi/sashimi.

Likes to drink: Frosty cold beer.

Restaurant: Changes a bit, but probably Al Forno Italian in Takapuna for dinner, and Jam Cafe for brunch. I also enjoy a drink or a meal at Marvel Grill.

Read: Not a big reader, but when I do usually autobiographies.

Best country visited: Sardinia and Corsica, Italy.

Holiday spot in New Zealand: Bay of Islands and anywhere on the water up North.

When you’re not sailing, you like to: Spend time with my family, Stand Up Paddle, golf, sail my 1 metre model yacht and go to the gym at Les Mills in Takapuna.

Next time I’m going to come back as: The same. A yachtie. I wouldn’t change a thing. I am so lucky because I am doing what I love doing.

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Experienced physiotherapist Nigel Beach is the new face at Shore Physio, based at North Shore YMCA. For Nigel the move to work with Shore Physio owner Geoff Potts feels a bit like 'back to the future'. The two attended AUT University North Shore Campus together (just down the road), for six years initially completing Bachelor of Health Science Degrees in Physio, then Postgraduate degrees.

"Geoff has got great clinics and a very open personality and is easy to work with," explained Nigel Beach when quizzed on why he decided to work with Geoff on Nigel Beach. his return from nine years in the UK. "His innovative KneeCare programme was also a big attraction. Geoff has created a rigorous programme which offers the highest quality care for lower limb problems.

Something that, to my knowledge, has never been done before."

The day we caught up with Nigel was his first day back at work after returning to New Zealand from the UK just prior to Christmas.

The ensuing few months have been spent recharging batteries and preparing for his March wedding to his partner, now wife, Jess.

Nigel worked for nine years in London, living in Earls Court and working in a physiotherapy clinic at South Kensington. While he loved his time in the UK, Nigel and Jess were keen to return to be closer to family in New Zealand, and to get married.

"Working as a physio in London you understand that there are a lot of stressed out

people, due to the size and pace of the city," added Nigel. "We had a great time there and I learnt a great deal working alongside some leading surgeons and specialists. It is great to be home and I am looking forward to living in Takapuna and the challenge of working with Geoff at Shore Physio, helping him to further grow the business."

It is obvious that Nigel Beach is superbly fit and it is not surprising that he has strong interest around nutrition and creating strength programmes around body weight exercises.

He was a handy hockey player, is big into gymnastics and hiking (the recent honeymoon he took Jess on, was walking the Routeburn Track!). Nigel is also a pretty keen rugby follower.

It is clear that the innovative and futuristic ideas behind Geoff Potts' KneeCare programme was a big attraction for Nigel. He is obviously not the sort who would settle for run-of-the-mill physio. He is keen to work with Geoff to explore new methods, systems and solutions.

He says ongoing training and development is very important in physiotherapy. "Last year in London I was fortunate take part in the 'Discover Physio Series' which is a three-part programme hosted by Diane Lee and Linda-Joy Lee that challenges clinicians to think for themselves, reason, organise knowledge, be aware of research and most importantly to follow our own clinical guidelines and make a difference one patient at a time. This is a sort-after series that is only held every two years, in the UK, Canada and Melbourne. I found it very rewarding."

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This new initiative got under way during March and Mozaik have had fantastic feedback on the Tapas and already have quite a few regulars.

Popular Tapas on the Menu include; Prawn and Scallop Skewers; Tandoori Chicken Wings; Lamb Kebabs; Bruschetta; Salt and Pepper Squid; Moroccan Meatballs. These are very well priced at only $10.50 per plate.

Channel Magazine readers can also take advantage of a special promotion that Mozaik are running during April to provide an incentive to get in and try their new Tapas. Present the coupon (available in this issue) and you will receive 20% off your first two Tapa dishes.

There is also a 'happy hour' between 4.30pm and 6pm on Beer, Wine and Cocktails.

While Mozaik have several outlets this new Tapas menu is only available presently at Constellation Drive.

Tapas at Mozaik, 61 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay – Tuesday to Friday 5pm-7.30pm with Happy Hour 4.30pm-6pm.

Full hours for Constellation are as follows: Monday 7am-5pm; TuesdayFriday 7am-7.30pm; Sat - Sun 7am-5pm.

Available for functions/catering/weddings – Phone 476-3344 Visit: www.mozaik.co.nz

Motoring: with Lexus of North Shore

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The luxurious black beast has arrived New Lexus LX570 at Lexus of North Shore now The all-new Lexus LX570 has arrived at Lexus of North Shore. This is the large Lexus SUV and the all-new model is the pinnacle of years of design and engineering. This is a truly unique SUV, characterised by previously unheard of levels of luxury, and off and on-road performance that owners will truly appreciate.

The demo vehicle in the Lexus of North Shore showroom looks sensational in black, showing off the enhanced exterior features, that include:- new 'spindle' grille; revised front and rear bumper design; emergency brake lights; Indicators are now integrated into the exterior mirrors; camera added to the driver’s side outer mirror; aero stabilising fins have been added to the outer mirror bases and taillight lenses to enhance aerodynamics and stability; Four camera MultiTerrain Monitor; revised headlight/foglight design with auto high beam; large side protection mouldings; automatic triple blinking function added to indicators; new 20" alloy wheels; daytime running lights added.

Lexus is known for luxury, so the interior of the vehicle is also very special with several enhancements:- updated multi-media system; new audio control

design; dual rear seat entertainment system (rear of the front headrests) now standard; nav system now hard disc Drive type; 220v rear accessory connector added; Intruder/tilt sensors added to alarm system; wood features now mahogany; new steering wheel switches; paddle shift switches added; instrument panel design; 3.5” colour TFT multi-information display added; ecodriving indicator adopted; automatic slide-away function on driver’s seat; cruise control set indicator has been added; headrests height increased by 15mm for improved support.

This exciting new vehicle is ready to test drive and drive away today with Dennis Millerchen and his team at Lexus of North Shore – 2 Link Drive, Wairau Park, Phone 442-3670 or visit: www.lexusofnorthshore.co.nz

NEVER LET THE DUST YOU FACE COME FROM FOLLOWING OTHERS THE NEW 2012 LEXUS LX570 The new 2012 Lexus LX570 leads the way. On road or off, the newly restyled exterior hints at the enhanced level of specification and onboard technology contained within. So why hesitate when you can leave the pretenders for dust. Visit Lexus of North Shore now to arrange a test drive.

2 Link Drive, Wairau Park • 09 442-3670 www.lexusofnorthshore.co.nz

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North Harbour Club: News

John Bishop with North Harbour Club Life Member Joan Finlayson.

John is photographed with the Sir Peter Blake Trophy. Sir Peter Blake was the founding Patron of the club and this trophy is presented to the overall North Harbour Club AIMES Award Winner each year.

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John and Emma Bishop with North Harbour Club President Peter Wall.

Founding North Harbour Club

Trustee recognised

A dinner celebrating the efforts of one of the founding trustees of the North Harbour Club, John Bishop, was held at the Spencer on Byron Hotel in early March.

Back in 1995 John Bishop was the Area Manager for the ASB and along with founding President, the late Ross Finlayson, was a driving force behind the establishment of the North Harbour Club and Charitable Trust. Since its establishment the charitable organisation has gone on to make close-on $1.5 million worth of grants to the young people of the North Harbour Region through the annual AIMES Awards.

“As many will know Ross (Finlayson) played a big role in the development of the North Harbour Stadium, and with ASB’s involvement in the project we got to know each other quite well,” reflected John Bishop in early March.

“There was a group of us that were very keen to establish a business leadership and networking group for the North Harbour Region and this is how the North Harbour Club concept came about. We decided to create an

organisation that would not only network for the benefit of the region, but also have a charitable aspect to it.

“At one of the early meetings we decided that our ongoing aim would be to reward excellence achieved by outstanding young people of our region. I am indeed proud that I have played a part in an organisation that has now been in existence for 17 years and has helped so many of our brilliant young people along they way.

“One of the early resolutions was to raise money by enjoying each others company as well as enjoying good food and fine wine. We have certainly done that with the many well-attended lunches and dinners we continue to have. I have enjoyed being part of it immensely, and while I have stepped down as a trustee I will continue to be an active member.”

Peter Wall acknowedged the considerable contribution that John Bishop made to the organisation over the 16 plus years. He also thanked the efforts of other long-serving trustees who stepped down in 2011, John Algie and Greg Ward, as well as retiring AIMES Awards judge Dr Henry Duncan. All were present at the dinner with their wives.

The North Harbour Club supports young people (between the ages of 13-25) who have achieved excellence in their chosen endeavours. Scholarship grants – through the annual AIMES Awards – are awarded each year in categories of The Arts; IT, Innovation & Science; Music; Education; Sport and Service to the Community (Hence - AIMES). An Emerging Talent Awards category was also added in 2006.

Visit: www.northharbourclub.co.nz

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For more information on the North Harbour Club and the AIMES Awards visit: www.northharbourclub.co.nz

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Jerry Clayton BMW

Takapuna

LIVE FOR THE MOMENTUM. The all-new BMW 3 Series has stepped up. With a refined TwinPower Turbo engine, this class-leading 6th generation BMW is propelled with purpose. Experience breath-taking power with superior levels of safety, thanks to features like the pre-emptive passenger protection system. And as you’d expect from any BMW, the 3 Series offers future-facing technology, including a 6.5” colour display with iDrive controller. The momentum is building, live for it. Test-drive the all-new 6th Generation BMW 3 Series at Jerry Clayton BMW today.

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MOTORING with Jerry Clayton BMW

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Left: The launch of the all-new BMW 3 Series drew a big crowd to the new McKenzies Project which is nearing completion at Takapuna Beach. McKenzies is due to open in May.

All-new BMW 3 Series has arrived at Jerry Clayton BMW

The all-new BMW 3 Series has arrived at Jerry Clayton BMW. The vehicle was launched, appropriately, with a glitzy function in mid-March held at the new McKenzies Project, the exciting new development nearing completion at Takapuna Beach.

The first BMW 3 Series was based on the ground breaking BMW 2002, which was a huge success both on the road and on the racetrack. It was the first car to be called The ‘Ultimate Driving Machine’. The BMW 3 Series proved to the world that it was possible to make a luxury sedan that handled like a true sports car.

The all-new BMW 3 Series is the product of over The all-new BMW 3 Series is the product of over 36 years of continual development and the relentless 36 years of continual development. A feature of pursuit of design perfection. The concepts that were the launch evening were vehicles representing created way back then still drive the design of every this development over more than three decades.

BMW 3 Series to this day.

So how do you make an Ultimate Driving Machine?

Well there are some essential ingredients that are at Efficient Dynamics ensure you will have more fun and use less fuel. The finest the heart of the concept: quality materials and workmanship. Driver oriented seating and instrumentation Firstly, Rear Wheel Drive. Because the rear wheels are for driving and the in a luxury environment. Engineering innovations that continually set new front wheels are for steering, just like in a formula one car. (With front wheel benchmarks for the industry. drive the front wheels can spin under acceleration causing loss of traction Every one of these ideas stems from the BMW desire to create the most and steering control.) Rear wheel drive means that whenever you tap the efficient and dynamic premium performance vehicles on the market. accelerator you’ll get agility, grip and precision. This is the key to true sports car To put it simply – the BMW 3 Series is a drivers car. Designed and built performance. without compromise for those who appreciate the finest. I promise that when Then there is the holy grail of automotive design – perfect balance. A 50:50 you get behind the wheel of the all-new BMW 3 Series you will know you are weight distribution between the front and rear axles translates to more precise experiencing the thrill of the ‘Ultimate Driving Machine’. steering, maximum traction and greater control behind the wheel.

One exciting new development is that the new BMW 3 Series is now Every BMW 3 Series Sedan also has what we call ‘a wheel in each corner’ available in three distinct lines which let you add character and individualisation or technically, ‘short overhangs’. A wide stance means the vehicle will be to how you configure your own BMW 3 Series. There is a stunning range of incredibly stable. Steering will be direct and responsive. Cornering will be choices of both interior and exterior elements: accurate and sure-footed. (Suspension effectiveness and power application The Modern Line emphasises sophisticated urban design; The Luxury Line are enhanced). This gives the driver a supreme and confident connection to the embraces classic timeless style; The Sport Line will excite those who really like road. to move.

And you will always see Design that unites two seemingly contradictory The all-new BMW 3 Series is an amazing vehicle with an amazing history. It ideas – dynamics and elegance. Truly spirited performance combined with a is absolutely packed with brilliant technological innovations and features which superior aesthetic in both interior and exterior design. really do need to be experienced for your self. Visit Jerry Clayton BMW for a test These are the essentials, the DNA of the BMW marque. But there are a host drive to truly understand how a luxury sedan can perform like a true sports car. of other fine details that are present in every BMW 3 Series Sedan and have come close to perfection in the latest model.

The best engines, that not only deliver exceptional power but deliver it Jerry Clayton BMW, 445 Lake Road, Takapuna Beach. Telephone 488 2000. smoothly. BMW TwinTurbo technology combined with the philosophy of BMW Visit: www.jcbmw.co.nz

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74 northside: with Mayor Len Brown

For 2012 we are thrilled to have Mayor Len Brown as a regular contributor to the magazine. Len loves the magazine and sees it as a great way to improve communication with North Shore people.

Getting on with

fixing transport We all know that traffic congestion is a major problem. Aucklanders spend too much time queuing in traffic when they could be working, relaxing and spending time with friends and family.

Key transport projects like the City Rail Link, rail to the airport and an additional harbour crossing will be transformational for Auckland.

But tackling congestion is not only about the large scale regional projects. Right now we are also having great success with our school traffic plans.

Aucklanders make nearly half a million car trips during the morning peak. More than a quarter of a million students travel to school each morning. A 2008 survey showed 56 per cent of trips to primary and intermediate schools and 36 per cent of trips to Auckland secondary schools are by car.

I’ve been championing the Travelwise school transport plans because they’re one of the great success stories of the amalgamated Auckland.

We have 261 schools involved – half of all Auckland schools – and aim for the rest long-term.

Creating safe and active ways to get our kids to travel to and from school not only benefits our young people and their families in local communities, it is also an enormous benefit to the entire region.

At a local level, school travel plans improve road safety for the school and the community, reduce traffic chaos and congestion around the school gate, increase the numbers of students walking, cycling, scooting, carpooling and using public transport, increase the school communities’ physical activity levels, and increase students’ independence and road sense.

They include things like subsidised public transport, student road safety education; pedestrian crossings, 40km/h speed zones and traffic calming measures; walking school buses; enforcement and education of parking restrictions around schools; and cycle training.

Regionally, the programme takes nearly 10,000 car trips off the road in the morning peak, up from 6000 trips in 2010. Our travel programmes save 2,596,000kms in car travel, about 150,000 litres of fuel, and reduces CO2 emissions by 735 tonnes every year.

The north has embraced these travel plans, with 70 per cent of schools signing up.

In Albany, for example, 230 fewer vehicles go to and from Albany Primary and Junior High Schools during the morning peak, which is a 16 per cent reduction in traffic flow for that area.

This programme is win-win for Auckland, in local communities and across the entire region.

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STAND UP PADDLING: with Mark Jackson

Our regular Stand Up Paddling (SUP) contributor is Mark Jackson, an energetic North Shore native and owner of Stand Up South Pacific and the new Stand Up Takapuna store. After 25 years competing and teaching in Hawaii, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, Mark Jackson is now "Mr StandUp" in this part of the world.

Barometer soup?

It’s a conspiracy I tell ya! An inconvenient truth! We were swindled – our summer was really a 'swinter' orchestrated by that Spanish wench La Nina – someone shoot it before the clocks go back next month!

April 1st officially marks that auspicious date and the dwindling departure of daylight. Despite this I’m coolly confident that from now through until May our weather will blossom, the barometer will behave, and we will have a bounty of blue sky with bugger all wind! As a result I have decided to take Monty’s advice and “always look on the bright side of life".

Wicked Winter Workout' deal This article therefore, focuses on Winter Paddling and the wealth of wonders offered by our Waitemata which we in turn, offer to you, through our 'Wicked Winter Workout' deal. A programme offering classes with yours truly – International Stand Up Paddling and Surf Champion Mark Jackson of Stand Up Takapuna. These classes will concentrate on fun, form and fitness.

When Takapuna Beach is doing its Tortilla impersonation, by going mill pond flat and gorgeously glassy, we can teach you all the tricks of SUP racing, by shadowing you around the famous race courses set by Katie Pocock of the Takapuna Boating Club as well the State Beach Series Races.

Great Deal to Join the Takapuna Beach Club The Takapuna Beach/Boating Club (TBC) has generously offered us this exclusive discount. Exclusive offer from April 1st 2012 to August 31st 2013 – 17 months.

Senior Membership $250/Family Membership $350/Storage for SUP $200. In effect the T.B.C .are offering five months membership and storage free to any Stand Up Takapuna Paddler that wants to join this fantastic local club.

I am a member, and of all the incredible things available through the TBC (including the two SUP boards I have donated for club use), the best are the lovely hot showers and changing rooms right in the club that is right on the beach.

This allows dawn patrol paddlers to be off the water and on their way to work no matter what time they have to punch the clock! The club also offers members incredibly great cuisine through their outstanding bar and restaurant service.

SALS Pizza Special Also within our winter classes will be the continuation of our SAL’S Special. A one hour class for only $25 with SALS Pizza at half price. SALS is just one minute walk up the road on The Strand from the beach or Stand Up Takapuna.

Lessons at Lake Pupuke/Shoal Bay & SUP Surfing A new offer we have are SUP classes on Lake Pupuke as well as Shoal Bay by the Bayswater Boating Club. To top it all off we will begin lessons in SUP Surfing.

So… Call / Book online and check us out on Facebook.

Stand Up Takapuna, 53 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach.

For more information contact Mark Jackson a call: (0220 PADDLE = 0220 72 33 53) or get online:www.standupsouthpacific.co.nz Get Clicking and we’ll get you paddling by just adding water, flat or wavy we got it all! Aloha from the Team at Stand Up Takapuna.

LATE SUMMER SELLABRATION! The huge Stand Up Takapuna store is now open right in the heart of Takapuna Beach. At Stand Up Takapuna you will find a selection of over 200 Stand Up Paddling Boards as well as Paddles, Accessories, Surfboards, KiteSurfing Boards & more!

Mark Jackson and his team are also keen to get you started on a board, so you can rent boards from just $35.00 per hour.

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Stand Up Takapuna, 53 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna.

For more information contact Mark Jackson a call (0220 PADDLE = 0220 72 33 53) or get online: www.standupsouthpacific.co.nz

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NZ mAdE GIFtS: with Nikau of mairangi Bay

nIkAu

– Perfect for Mothers Day Gifts and more!

If you are looking for that perfect gift – maybe for mother’s day – then a trip to Nikau, that fabulous store in Mairangi Bay that specialises in New Zealand made, will provide the answer.

Their extensive range of arts, crafts and specialty products are collected from over 200 New Zealand suppliers - supporting New Zealand is what Nikau is all about.

The Nikau range, that mum will love, includes: Exquisite paua, greenstone and mother of pearl jewellery; 100% cotton T-shirts; silk and merino scarves; luxury mohair throws; works created from NZ native timbers; crafted stainless steel works; photos and prints; Ecoya range at very competitive prices; individually crafted range of contemporary candles, with long burning times, made from premium ingredients of natural plant and bees wax; assorted fragrances to complement the different environments and moods within the home; Toiletries, a range of locally manufactured soaps, hand creams and moisturisers; hand painted or screen printed cosmetic and toilet bags.

While they may not quite be what mother will love, Nikau also have quality cast metal toys (Buzzy Bee and Mary Lou Dolls), popular Kiwi children’s books and an extensive range of mens gifts – hand painted silk ties; cuff links; timber boxes and pen holders; toiletries; golf accessories.

Owner Marian has a great eye for detail and natural gift when choosing which products to showcase in store – this is why you’re always in for a nice surprise whenever you visit.

Nikau is located in the heart of Mairangi Bay village, and just to make gift buying easy they also have gift vouchers, complimentary gift wrapping and you will find free parking right at the door.

Nikau. Shop 4, 404 Beach Road, Mairangi Bay. Phone 478 8781.

Open Monday-Friday: 9.30am-5.30pm, Saturday: 9am-3pm, Sunday: 10am3pm. Visit: www.nikaunz.co.nz.

Not your traditional souvenir shop...

Nikau is an iconic gift store!

Nikau New Zealand Made E. nikaunz@xtra.co.nz l P. 9 478-8781 l F. 9 478-8781 Shop 4, 404 Beach Road l Mairangi Bay

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DELICIOUS TREATS with Devonport Chocolates

By Caroline Everitt of Devonport Chocolates

School Holiday

Delicious chocolate cupcakes Cupcake Ingredients: ½ cup Devonport Chocolates cocoa powder 1 ¾ cups plain flour 1 ½ cups of sugar 1 ½ tsps baking soda ¾ tsp baking powder ¾ tsp salt 2 large eggs ¾ cup warm water ¾ cup buttermilk (normally found next to premade custards in the fridge in the supermarket) 3 tbsp sunflower oil 1 tsp pure vanilla extract ½ cup Devonport Chocolates 70% callets

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Whipped Milk Chocolate Ganache: 250ml pouring cream 410g Devonport Chocolates Callets Milk

Baking Fun

I absolutely love cupcakes, they are fun to make and decorate. With the first lot of school holidays at our doorstep I thought I would share this easy recipe. They are perfect for making with help from the kids.

Method: Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Line muffin tins with muffin liners and set aside (makes 18-24).

Sift together cocoa powder, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. Add eggs, warm water, buttermilk, sunflower oil, vanilla and chocolate drops and mix until smooth. Remember to scrape down the sides ensuring it is well mixed. Divide cupcake mix among muffin cups and fill approximately 2/3 full. Bake until tops spring back approximately 15-20 minutes.

Transfer to a wire rack to let cool.

When cupcakes are completely cool make the ganache.

Bring cream to the boil in a small saucepan then remove from heat. Add chocolate and stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the cream and chocolate are combined.

Put ganache in a bowl, cover and put in the fridge for minimum half an hour – I put mine in for one hour.

Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, if mixture warms up again (my kitchen is particularly hot) put it back in the fridge briefly.

Put mixture in a piping bag with a star piping tip.

Get all of the air out of the piping bag and starting at the outside edge of the cupcake swirl into the middle.

Decorate with your favourite chocolate treat, I used our chocolate frogs available in our Devonport Chocolates Stores.

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thE hEAlthy ChANNEl: John Appleton

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coenzyme Q10 – As I see it, by John Appleton.

Are you puffing a bit while walking up hills or stairs or simply finding that you do not have enough energy to get through the day? It might be a good idea to do some research on Coenzyme Q10, a vitamin like substance that was first discovered by an American Scientist in the middle of last century.

I fi rst came across Coenzyme Q10 in 1999 when I was looking for ways to avoid the cardiovascular health problems that my parents suffered and which ultimately ended their lives prematurely. When I started reading about CoQ10, I was stunned that with so much information available, this vital nutrient was not attracting the attention of mainstream medicine. The fi rst book I read about Coenzyme Q10 was by renowned Immunologist Dr Emile Bliznakov and titled ‘The Miracle Nutrient Coenzyme Q10’. The next was ‘The Coenzyme Q10 Phenomenon’ by American Cardiologist Dr Stephen Sinatra.

It was hard not to get really excited; I felt as though I had made a signifi cant discovery myself. My next step was to join the International Coenzyme Q10 Association - a group of scientists and doctors from some 35 countries who get together every two years to discuss their latest findings www.icqa.org. They didn’t seem to mind having a layperson tagging along.

It says something for CoQ10 that it has its own International Association. I have attended conferences in Los Angeles, Osaka and Brussels since 2005 and now I have pretty good feel for Dr Bliznakov’s ‘Miracle Nutrient’. On two occasions I was fortunate to meet Dr Fred Crane who discovered CoQ10 way back in 1957 So what is Coenzyme Q10? CoQ10 is a ubiquitous (found everywhere) vitamin like substance found in almost all living cells. Because it’s essential for all life on earth it’s made in the body. If it weren’t it would be known as Vitamin Q. CoQ10 is best known for its role in facilitating the production of energy in all of our cells. It works like the spark plug in a car engine triggering the burning of the fuel which makes the engine run.

All of our cells need energy to function and the cellular fuel they use is known as ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate). In every cell we have tiny organelles known as Mitochondria which are the energy ‘factories’ for the cell. In cells which have high demands for energy e.g. heart cells, CoQ10 is very important and this is why heart cells have many more Mitochondria (thousands) than say skin cells.

It’s easy to understand just how important CoQ10 is when we imagine what could go wrong if our cells were not able to produce the energy that they need to function optimally. When a torch has a fl at battery the light is dim.

CoQ10 has another very important role in protecting the DNA in the Mitochondria from damage (mutation) which occurs normally due to aging but more importantly due to our living in the chemical ‘soup’ that is life in the 21st century. CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant.

At the International Conferences much of the discussion focuses on cardiovascular health and the use of CoQ10 for patients with heart failure hypertension – heart rhythm and valve problems. There is also much discussion about a role for Q10 with Parkinson’s disease and other Neurological diseases.

Such is the interest in Parkinson’s that researchers in New Zealand obtained millions in funding to develop a patentable form of CoQ10 that could be sold as a drug for treating Parkinson’s disease. There was much hype around this but given that nothing more has been said, I presume it didn’t

CoQ10 is best known for its role in facilitating the production of energy in all of our cells. It works like the spark plug in a car engine triggering the burning of the fuel which makes the engine run. work out. I wonder if now ‘they’ will want to try the real CoQ10? I often hear it said that there is insuffi cient evidence to recommend CoQ10 as a treatment option. To me this is nonsense; 50+ years of research must count for something.

With CoQ10 being a totally safe and side effect free option why wouldn’t anyone want to try it as an alternative, especially when expensive and often toxic drugs are not effective? A review of the pure science of Coenzyme Q10 should ring anyone’s bell unless they have a totally closed mind.

CoQ10 is available readily as a supplement but it’s important to know they are not all created equal. CoQ10 is a large fat soluble molecule and it’s diffi cult to absorb. The most advanced form is known as Ubiquinol (the active form). For anyone interested in learning more about Coenzyme Q10 I have a very interesting e-book that I can either email or post. My experience with CoQ10 over the past 12 years has led me to believe that Coenzyme Q10 is one of the most exciting discoveries of our time.

John Appleton – www.johnappleton.co.nz – john@johnappleton.co.nz Ph: 09-489-9362

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ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE MEAT with Ruby’s List

Ruby’s List Vehicles now red like fire engines!

The Ruby’s List trucks have been delivering to all the best restaurants in town for over 15 years – up to 70 deliveries a day. You just might notice them a bit more from now on!

They’re now red like a fire engine! The name of the parent company, ZealFresh, has now been joined by the vibrant new branding of Ruby’s List. This was completed in late March by the signage team at Benefitz. North Shore based publishers of this wonderful magazine, Channel.

“We have a great team of friendly drivers who have combined experience of 25 years delivering our products to our customers,” explains Kate Luxton of Ruby’s List. “For us business starts at 5am every morning at our Hillside Road depot and by 10am they are all on the road. They are also known to enjoy a sample of the chefs fine cooking at the restaurants on their travels. Maybe that’s why they are always smiling. These tasters obviously provide a welcome break from the Auckland traffic which has become more challenging over the years.”

R EC I P E OF T HE MON T H

Grilled scotch fillet with blue cheese sauce

Happy animals raised with care give the finest meat possible – end of story.

That’s the Ruby’s List assurance to you.

Ruby’s List (www. rubyslist.co.nz) is your local online meat store, dedicated to delivering the highest-quality, naturally reared products directly from their North Shore location to your door. Ruby’s List work’s with traditional farmers and artisan producers from around New Zealand to source the finest quality products – each one hand selected, tasted and tested.

Everything they stock is premium product and has been produced by folks who share our commitment to quality, environmental sustainability and ethical practices.

Whether free-range, pasture raised or free-farmed, our meat is sourced from cows, pigs, veal, lamb, deer and poultry that have led good lives in clean, open air.

It’s never been more simple to buy your meat online – www.rubyslist.co.nz

Head Chef Vincent Marshall advised us that Ruby’s List is the sole provider of meat for all Dida’s Store’s on the North Shore and in Auckland and he kindly provided this sensational recipe, Grilled Scotch Fillet with Blue Cheese Sauce using only Ruby’s List finest - quality products.

Method

Ingredients • 4 x Scotch Fillet Steaks (about 3cm thick) available at www.rubyslist.co.nz • 100g Puhoi Valley Cheese, Matakana Waxed Blue • 3 tbsp Cream • 1 tbsp Pedro Ximinez Sherry • Salt & White Pepper

Season the Steaks with Salt and Pepper.

Preheat the Char-Grill Pan or Plate to hot before adding the Steaks.

Instead of oiling the pan, rub a little onto the meat to keep the Steaks moist.

Only turn the Steaks once, cook until the first sign of moisture appears, then turn.

Remove the Steaks from the heat and rest them for a couple of minutes to allow them to reabsorb their juices.

Using a low heat melt the Cheese in a saucepan, gradually adding the Cream to achieve a smooth sauce.

Finish with a dash of Sherry and season with Salt and Pepper.

Spoon the Sauce over the grilled Steaks and serve with you favourite Vegetables.

Enjoy.

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THE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: with Shane Cortese

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Shane Cortese

Miriam Margolyes on the Shore

Its not often you get one of those flash English actors/actresses come out to New Zealand, let alone on our doorstep.

But next month we have one of the finest coming to the Bruce Mason Centre in Takapuna.

Miriam Margolyes is one of the most Miriam Margolyes. experienced and sort after actresses of her generation, bred from the old school of treading the boards before film and television.

However that’s not to say she hasn’t had a fantastic career on film and television. In fact she is a BAFTA Award winner. All you comedy fans will recognise her from her star turn in Blackadder and Little Shop of Horrors, you Harry Potter fans of course will know her as Professor Sprout, series and the film buffs will know her from many other films including Martin Scorseses ‘The Age Of Innocence.

Miriam is here as one of the World’s leading authorities on the plays of Charles Dickens. In the year of his 200th anniversary the great writer lives again with thanks to Miriams vibrant one woman show ‘Dickens Woman”.

Dickens’ Woman has been described as a Tour De Force. She plays 23 different characters (both men and women) that tell the story of Dickens books.

Throughout the evening you will see Mrs Micawber from David Copperfield, Miss Havisham in Great Expectations, or even the grotesque Mrs Gramp from Martin Chuzzlewit.

Here’s your chance to learn about the man himself, the characters are drawn from his novels and sketches including the popular Oliver Twist, Great Expectations and Nicolas Nickleby. Some Characters are famous and Iconic other less well known but all offer a wonderful insight into the real life of one of histories greatest writers.

It promises to be a fantastic night and as an actor nothing less than a ‘Masterclass”for me.

Miriam Margolyes Dickens’ Woman – at the Bruce Mason Centre May 4th, 5th and 6th. Visit: www.dickenswomen.com

the beautiFul new season pieces are flooding in and flying out! it is a season with some gorgeous colours including peacock, merlot, mustard and midnight. My current favourites include the nyne acute Dress $258 (right), a fabulous dress that can be layered up for winter, and the Minti Dress $278 (left), from Wonderland.

My must have accessory is the Ketz-ke twiggy tote $149 (below). love it!

What can i say other than i adore winter clothes. i love the layers, texture and versatility of my transseasonal pieces and enjoy being able to create so many looks from a few key pieces. So come and join us instore and let our fabulous stylists help you move into the new season with ease. also, don’t forget to join us on facebook or visit our website and sign up to our Vip mailing list so you can enjoy getting up to the minute information about sales, new stock arrivals, special events, fashion news and exclusive competitions.

MySticS in Style

Wallis are excited to be dressing the lG northern Mystics management team again this season. the Mystics play in the anZ trans-tasman netball championship and after a successfull campaign last season, they are looking forward to backing it up with another. the management team look very smart in their Mountford Slim leg trou, layering piece from Ketz-ke, dove grey Vintage crepe top from Wallis and a fabulously stretchy blazer from Random. it is a look that is professional but also allows them some freedom of movement courtside.

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Girl Guiding on the Shore

By now you’re probably dusting away the crumbs from the last of the Guide biscuits, one of the most popular fundraising events around. A Brownie and Girl Guide in her younger days, this particular Channel writer remembers the excitement of selling biscuits to family and friends, all the while trying not to eat all of the stock! Catherine Murray talks to Margaret Lenehan and Sue Claridge of the Takapuna/ Devonport GirlGuiding District to find out a bit more about GirlGuiding New Zealand and how being a part of this fantastic organisation benefits members on a personal and community level.

Preparing for

Guides making Japanese doll bookmarks at the North Shore Regional International Day.

life

…with GirlGuiding NZ

In 2011 GirlGuiding NZ’s Devonport District celebrated its 100-year anniversary, a true testament to the organisation’s ability to adapt through the ages. Nowadays girls aged from 5 to 18 years are still enjoying the challenges and adventures that Guiding brings, and as their website says ‘12000 girls can’t be wrong!’.

Whilst some things have changed, for example the organisation now boasts a professional leader training programme; ultimately the fundamental values have stayed the same over time. “It’s about giving the girls opportunities to develop both life skills and a capability out in the real world, therefore being able to look after themselves and other people,” says Sue, who first joined the organisation as an eight year old, followed by a return to the role of leader in recent years. “By the time they are 13 years old a lot of our girls are working towards planning and running a camp for four or five girls on their own, with an adult on site. They have to do everything from supermarket shopping, keeping their campers occupied and safe for a weekend, organising what equipment they need, and where they are going to stay.” It would be fair to say that this opportunity to display such skills at a tender age would make any parent proud.

“Parents often don’t realise how much their children are actually learning until they see them come out the other side,” says Margaret. “And I was probably about 18 years old before I realised what Guiding had given me that my peers didn’t receive elsewhere,” adds Sue. In order for GirlGuiding to be successful it needs to have a healthy pool of volunteer leaders. “We’re constrained by not having enough volunteer leaders,” says Margaret. “We have no trouble getting the girls to enrol though!” Age is no barrier to becoming a Guide Leader, and Margaret says the district has had some younger leaders in their early twenties who were just fabulous. “I know it’s a real cliché but the more you give, the more you get back,” affirms Sue. “There’s the satisfaction and reward you get out of it as a leader. I’ve really enjoyed reconnecting with Guiding as an adult, meeting people that I have a lot in common with. There’s no ‘type’ – we’re all really different. What we do have in common is working with the girls and bringing different skills and experience, whether we’re 18 coming in as a young leader, a mum who is involved because her daughter is or we’ve been involved for many years.”

The welcoming arms of the Guiding community embrace not only those in the immediate community, but also those who have just arrived. “If you turn up in a new community and get involved with Guiding and say that you’ve only just moved here and you’d like to meet people, you are welcomed,” assures Sue. “You can go anywhere in the world and you’ve instantly got people who essentially believe in the same values as you do. The detail of their lives might be different, and Guiding varies a bit around the world, but you can travel anywhere and be welcomed into a community.”

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Guides, Brownies and Pippins at the campfire held at the 100th Jubilee Day celebrating 100 years of Guiding in Devonport.

One of the things that never ceases to amaze me is that with all the technology that is in kids’ lives these days, it can be the simplest things that really appeal to them… just cooking on an open fire, or building something, or even little treasure hunts.

Guides cooking pikelets on a hobo stove at the 100th Jubilee Day celebrating 100 years of Guiding in Devonport.

In this modern age where we all seem to be tuned into some kind of technology, going ‘back to basics’ to appreciate time well spent can be a welcome change. “One of the things that never ceases to amaze me is that with all the technology that is in kids’ lives these days, it can be the simplest things that really appeal to them,” says Sue, “for example, just cooking on an open fire, or building something, or even little treasure hunts. With all the technology the kids have access to and all the complicated things they get to do, doing something simple like cooking pikelets outside and I’ve got 12 and 13 year old girls thinking it’s just the best thing!”

For more information visit www.girlguidingnz.org.nz

HEALTH & FITNESS: Pilates Unlimited

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Chris Fraser racing at 69 years of age. Made easier through his regular Authentic Pilates.

Pilates for Men

t Hannah and Rogan Pilates men Chris Fraser, Gran Race Track. ns Dow pton Ham Hampson at the

at Pilates Unlimited Pilates Unlimited has been operating for 12 years and is proudly owned and operated by Carole Fraser.

30% of the clientele at the studio are men and many of the male clients were introduced by their wives and have been doing Pilates for many years as part of their fitness routine.

“Each year the studio holds a demonstration for clients to see the instructors in action on the apparatus, which can often lead to a husband or wife seeing and then wanting to give Authentic Pilates a go.” Says Carole Fraser.

Five years ago Carole’s husband Chris Fraser started taking regular private sessions twice a week with instructor Ray Medemblik. Chris was in his 60’s when he started and this is what he says about his Pilates experience.

“When Carole first suggested I give Pilates a try I thought why not. But it wasn’t until I had taken five sessions that I started to understand how to work from my core and not my arms and legs. I used to suffer with some lower back pain but not any more and doing regular sessions has really helped maintain my body, especially when racing my classic cars which requires good flexibility, endurance and concentration.”

Friends of Chris’, Rogan Hampson and Grant Hannah, saw his benefits and have both started taking regular lessons at Pilates Unlimited. Rogan started three years ago and Grant last year.

This month Joe Greco, a highly trained Romana’s Pilates Instructor from California, has arrived in New Zealand to work at Pilates Unlimited.

Joe has been teaching Pilates for 20 years so comes with a wealth of experience – including working with Sporting teams and their coaches.

So if you would like to come and see for yourself please call the studio or pop in to discuss the options of getting you started.

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For more infomation contact:- Pilates Unlimited, 18 Northcroft Street, Takapuna.

Phone 486-1018 or visit: www.pilatesunlimited.co.nz

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School holiday fun: Lots to do on the Shore

There’s no reason to hear ‘I’m bored’ when you live on the shore! We have our beautiful beaches and parks to play in and explore and well as a myriad of activities for the young and young-at-heart. Here are some of the Channel’s favourite school holiday activities, sure to keep children – and in some cases the adults – entertained and happy!

C h a n n e l ’ s l i st

of Things to Do in the

School Holidays Arts and Crafts

Shows to Watch

Education is Fun!

Mairangi Arts Centre Holiday Programme The holiday programme at the Mairangi Arts Centre caters for children aged 5 to 13 years who want to have some creative fun and learn new artistic skills.

The Centre offers two-hour classes or an all day programme that runs from 10-3pm (with a supervised lunch break). Clay, acrylics, pottery and paint are just some of the mediums available to create a masterpiece with.

Details: 10th April – 20th April. Class prices start at $30.00 (just $25.00 for members).

For more information phone 478 2237 or visit www.mairangiarts.co.nz

The Hare & The Tortoise at the Bruce Mason Centre In this bright and upbeat version of the classic Aesop’s fable, children are introduced to the Forever forest, home to every animal under the sun – and one overconfident Hare. But will the arrival of the slow old Tortoise to the forest wipe the smirk off the Hare’s whiskers?

Details: 9th April – 14th April. 10.00am & 12.00pm daily Tickets are $14 + booking fee. Adults are at kids’ prices.

Torpedo Bay Navy Museum Paint a plate the Navy way with Mates Plates. Suitable for all ages this fun activity lets you create your very own design by using inspiration from the gallery of old plates and menus. Adults are also encouraged to join in! You can also get a Salty Sea activity book, full of activities to do in the galleries.

Details: Mates Plates is from 7th April to 22nd April.

4 sessions daily (10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm) each 45 minutes in duration. The cost is $5.

Find out more at www.navymuseum.co.nz/education/ kids-and-families

‘Mythical, Magical, Mysteries’ at the Lake House Arts Centre Cardboard castles in the sky, ceramic dragons and magical storytelling trees are just some of the classes available for children who want to explore their creativity and imagination. Painting, clay, ceramics, collage, pastels, photography, printmaking, sculpture, watercolours, sewing and fabric – there’s something for every child! There are classes available for a range of ages, starting at 5 years.

Details: 10th April – 20th April. Class prices start at $20 (just $10.00 for members). For more information phone 486 4877, email info@lakehousearts.org.nz or visit www.lakehousearts.org.nz NYTC ALLSTARS Programme at the Rose Centre, Belmont A theatrical training programme for children aged 7 to 17 years who are theatre enthusiasts or beginners who want to have a go on the stage. Students work with their tutors in acting, vocal/singing and dance classes held in age-related small groups to ensure that everyone receives quality tuition and has fun! The course culminates in two performances of a special revue show for family and friends.

Details: 17th April – 21 April 2012. 9.00am – 4.00pm Tuesday to Friday, 1.00pm – 8.00pm Saturday. The fees are $219.00 per student. For more information email sharlene@nytc.co.nz, phone 948 6982 or visit www.nytc.co.nz

The Wind and the Willows at The Pumphouse Held in the Pumphouse’s outdoor amphitheatre, The Wind and the Willows follows the adventures of Toad and his friends around Killarney Park and Lake Pupuke, and the children are able to interact with the characters!

28th March – 21 April. 10.30am & 1.00pm daily. Gala opening 31st March at 5.00pm. No shows on Sundays or over Easter Break. To book phone 489 8360 or visit www.pumphouse.co.nz

Keeping Fit fitness 4 kids Fitness fun for children! fitness 4 kids programmes focus on developing fitness in a fun and safe environment. Sessions include team and partnered relays, fun interactive games, carefully planned circuits, breathing, stretching and flexibility exercises.

Details: 17th April and19th April. 9.30am – 12.00pm.

Campbells Bay School. Cost of $30.00 per session (10% discount for siblings). For bookings email joanne@fitness4kids.co.nz or kathryn@fitness4kids. co.nz or phone 09 478 6885 or 021 614655.

YMCA North Shore Holiday Programme The YMCA offers a range of trips and activities where kids can have a heap of fun in a safe and supervised environment. The Candyman, Rainbow’s End, Devonport Discoverer, the Parakai Hot Pools and so much more! Ages are divided into three groups – 5 to 7 years, 8 to ten years and 11 to 15 years. From the 16th to the 20th of April there is also a gymnastics programme where children can learn and improve their skills.

Details: 10th April – 20th April. Check out the brochure online at www.ymcaauckland.org.nz or pick one up at the YMCA North Shore reception.

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Mythical creatures at the local library Join your local library for lots of exciting stories and activities. Encounter taniwhas, dragons and fairies during storytime, let your imagination run wild and create your own mythical creature, challenge your friends to a quiz or find hidden creatures on a scavenger hunt.

Details: 6th April – 22nd April. Devonport and East Coast Bays libraries. For more info visit www.shorelibraries.govt.nz

Local Shopping Centres Milford Shopping Centre Hey kids “decorate a photo frame” at Milford Centre these school holidays. Each child will receive a 5x7 raw pine photo frame to decorate in their own individual style using a variety of craft items.

Details: Tuesday April 10th to Friday April 13th Monday April 16th to Friday April 20th Sessions: 10am, 11.30am & 1pm Cost $6.00 – Book and pre-pay at the Milford Centre Management Kiosk.

Westfield Shore City Creativity Centre Free School Holiday Fun. Hey Kids, Come to Westfield Shore City and play at the FREE Creativity Centre these school holidays. Kids aged 4-10 can visit the Creativity Centre for a whole hour of crafts, dress ups, story time and heaps of other activities.

Details: Monday April 9th to Friday April 13th 10am – 2pm daily.

CYCLING ON THE SHORE: With Echelon Cyclery, Barrys Point Road, Takapuna

Tips for…

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This month we introduce a regular feature on Cycling, from Echelon Cyclery, that fabulous Cycling store in Barry’s Point Road. Brett Burton and his team at Echelon live and breath Cycling, so we are thrilled to have their contribution in Channel Magazine. This month Brett provides some tips about riding in a bunch.

Riding your bicycle in a bunch can sometimes be an intimidating factor that leaves many riders feeling very apprehensive about even joining a riding group. At Echelon Cyclery we always ride early as we miss traffic.

Preparation for the morning rides start at home the night before. Tyres are pumped, lights are checked that batteries are functional and shorts, shirts, shoes, gloves, helmet and waterbottle are all placed alongside the bike.

When we ride in a bunch there are certain basic fundamentals that we all need to observe to remain safe.

• W e ride single file unless it is deemed safe to do otherwise • We keep our bikes under control and do not allow ourselves to go faster than what we are capable of.

• We indicate obstacles to riders behind us by means of hand signals. ie if there is glass in the road on our left, we point downwards with our left hand and move across to the right with no sudden movements. We also indicate holes in the road, manhole covers in the wet and we avoid white paint in the wet.

• If we have Tri-bars we do not lie down on the bars whilst riding in a bunch as it is impossible to reach the brakes in time if required.

• We try and remain in the slip stream of the person riding in front of us.

You can save about 30% of your energy by riding in the slipstream so it is important that you remain close and observant.

• Whilst riding behind, do not allow your wheels to overlap, if the person in front of you swerves suddenly, you will both fall so it is very important that you remain behind their wheel.

• Do not overtake any rider by riding inside on the left, always overtake on the right hand side.

• Do not glance behind continuously to see what is happening, you will drift sideways. Just have faith in yourself and keep your eyes focused on the road ahead.

• When eating or drinking, keep one hand on the handlebars and remain looking ahead. Eat/drink with your free hand and do not look down when replacing your bottle back in the cage.

• If you puncture, lift your one hand in the air and shout puncture so that riders do not ride into you from behind.

• When approaching a set of lights, the front riders normally shout out slowing or stopping. We do not jump red lights.

Echelon Cyclery rides 3 days a week. We depart from the shop at 6am on a Tuesday and Thursday and ride 40km to be back at 7:30am. Saturday morning we depart at 6am for an 80km ride and return at 9am. We run 2 speed groups and everybody in the group stops for any punctures which one of the staff will repair for you on your behalf.

Please do not hesitate to contact Brett if you wish to join us. 09-4867628

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sporting spotlight: Maddie Dillon

Local North Shore teenager and New Zealand triathlete, Maddie Dillon, is making big strides in the world of triathlon and thoroughly enjoying every moment.

Channel Magazine talked to Maddie about her career as a triathlete and life on this side of the bridge!

Maddie Dillon

living the dream in the

triathlete’s

training paradise

Maddie Dillon began her triathlon career as an eight year old at the St Heliers Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon. She was a swimmer at the time and continued competitive swimming until her early teens. Around the age of 13 she decided to give triathlons a go after watching her brother compete.

When Maddie qualified for the World Age Group Championships in Australia and won, she decided to give triathlon a serious shot. “Winning that event was a huge surprise and from then on I knew that triathlon was the sport for me” says Maddie.

The former Kristin School pupil is currently a member of the Triathlon New Zealand 2016 Olympic Development Squad. Maddie has represented New Zealand at two World Triathlon Champs, won a silver medal in a team event at the Youth Olympics and frequently achieves podium finishes in the events she takes part in. Locally, Maddie recently participated in the Contact Tri Series held in Takapuna and achieved a second place finish in the Under 19 event.

Maddie is also relishing her role as a celebrity ambassador for the 2012 Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon series. Being an ambassador involves attending many of the 12 events around the country to cheer the participants on, hand out medals and inspire Kiwi kids to get involved in triathlon.

The opportunity to become a celebrity ambassador in the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon was exciting for Maddie.

“Since I had competed in the Weet- Bix TRY as a kid I have always felt a special connection with the event. There’s nothing more rewarding than giving back to my sport which has given so much to me in the way of opportunities and experiences”.

Maddie considers the North Shore a “triathlete’s training paradise” because of the secret running trails she has discovered over the years and the perfect cycling hills. Maddie particularly loves living close to the beach and two minutes away from Millennium Institute where she trains.

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Maddie’s top running and cycling routes on the shore…

• T he bike ride from Devonport to Long Bay along Beach Road. I love the hills and it can be beautiful on a sunny day!

• T he amazing run around Birkenhead point, underneath the Harbour Bridge.

• T he cliff top, off road trail run in Long Bay because it’s very hard and can get very muddy but it’s extremely fun!

Maddie says that a big race takes months of hard training and preparation.

Her training progresses in intensity and in phases from base training to speed work.

When asked about her favourite part about being a triathlete Maddie says: “I don’t have a favourite part, I love it all! The challenge of daily training and racing, meeting different people. It’s such an amazing, fun and challenging sport.”

To find out more about Maddie check out: www.maddiedillon.com or Follow Maddie on Twitter: @maddiedillon1

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Exploring the shore: with Kellie Larson

Yoga

at the Yoga Sanctuary

Kellie Larson at Yoga Sanc As if I could have predicted that our days of late would be filled with rain, of the six main tuary, Mairangi Bay. lesson number four was yoga. But, not just to show up, do it once and call “series” of poses, it a day (or an article in my case!). The goal of this lesson was to determine a back-bending what type of yoga was right for me. sequence, and a set I headed to the Yoga Sanctuary in Mairangi Bay, which offers a range of of inverted postures referred to as the “finishing sequence”. Practice always ends classes, to try all that I could. Over the course of a week, I tried the Hatha, with savasana, or the resting pose. And, all of the above is predefined.

Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Yin yoga classes. I was a yogi machine.

This class was very calming. The instructor guided us through the set Here’s what I learned… sequence, and as each new section, or part of the sequence was started, our Hatha yoga is described as a practice that focuses on two key fundamentals instructor Jen explained what we were doing and why. Ashtanga is an established - asana (poses or postures) and pranayama (breathing or life force) - to stretch, routine, and the goal is to be able to get through all four levels, or series, of strengthen and find balance, in order to achieve good health. this routine (we only tackled a “lunchtime session” of the first level). The class What this actually means to us beginners is that a variety of poses and was almost like a middle ground between Hatha and Vinyasa. We focused on movements that stretch the body are the correct poses, as used in Hatha, held, while you focus on your breathing. but worked towards bigger goals and This class was very calming. The instructor accomplishment, as in Vinyasa. And, the The class wasn’t slow or fast. It was medium-paced, focusing on all parts of idea of doing a practice that has stood the guided us through the set sequence… and the body, and included the ever famous test of time was also quite invigorating. explained what we were doing and why. sun salutations. My teacher, Ruth, kept If I had to choose, the Ashtanga class the focus on striking the right pose was probably my favourite. I felt guided on without overtaxing our bodies – always a clear path, the stretch and strength I felt finding what was right for each of our abilities, in order to ensure real strength was quite good, and I had time to clearly learn what the pose should actually be / building and stretch was being achieved – and not pain! I found this class feel like. I felt a desire to work on my skill levels and achieve more. very soothing and therapeutic, with a wee bit of a sweat built up after the sun That being said, I also discovered that I quite enjoyed all of the classes I took. salutations.

The feeling of taking the time to do something as holistic as yoga was amazing.

Yin yoga is described as a quiet, gentle and meditative form of yoga, I almost felt like I was on holiday, or leading someone else’s life, as it forced me practiced to music, incorporating long-held floor poses to nourish the joints and to take time out of my day and just stop and focus. I think that each practice improve flexibility. has its place in your routine, dependent on your mood. And the diversity of yoga This was the most difficult class mentally, that I participated in. Poses are practice is suited to be flexible to any of your needs. So do what I did, and try held for three to five minutes each, and your brain goes straight to thinking them all! Namaste. about the deep stretch you are feeling and the time. In fact our amazing instructor, Adele, knew that we (or I) were thinking these distracting thoughts and encouraged us, as we held the poses, to recognize and release these thoughts. Much easier said than done, but a great challenge. This felt more like Location: 1 Montrose Terrace, Mairangi Bay, and 21 Bath Street, Parnell. meditation, different to what I would normally associate with yoga, but I did feel Details: Y in, Vinyasa, Ashtanga and Hatha yoga classes plus visiting international a good stretch as well. teachers from around the world.

Vinyasa yoga is described as flowing sequences of yoga poses which are Prices: $20 - 90 min class, $18 - 60-75 min class and $15 - 45 min class linked by steady rhythmic breathing and practiced to music. The term dynamic Website: www.yogasanctuary.co.nz is often used.

Contacts: 09 479 3888 or info@yogasanctuary.co.nz After completing the more meditative styles of yoga, this was a real shock.

What makes Yoga Sanctuary unique? Yoga Sanctuary takes attention to detail To begin, our instructor Steve got the class going with jokes and music. With seriously with their classes starting and ending on time, clean and comfortable the music on, we jumped straight into some more taxing positions than I had surroundings, inspiring and original music throughout (except Ashtanga previously experienced in the other classes, and the pace never let up. It was classes which traditionally do not have music) and a high standard of qualified, like yoga dancing meets yoga Cirque du Soleil (although I wasn’t quite at that experienced and friendly teachers with a passion for yoga. It also has some of level). And, what made it entertaining is that everyone – young and old – was the best international Vinyasa teachers visiting the studios regularly. having fun with it. Laughing, when a pose seemed crazy. Laughing, when a Getting started with classes of your own! Options: Daytime and evening pose just wasn’t going to happen. Admiring those who were a bit more advanced classes available throughout the week for each class; Casual rates above, and doing what some may consider crazy poses. There was a real energy to the Concession Cards: 5 sessions - $80, 10 sessions - $140 or 20 sessions - $250. class. The thing that stuck with me from the Vinyasa practice was the idea of Monthly Unlimited Memberships: $110 per month. Private Sessions: $100 per hour. Student and Senior discounts available. Plus, if you purchase a concession pushing yourself to always achieve more. To set a target of some of these more card in the month of April, Channel magazine readers will receive a 25% advanced poses and, class by class, work your way towards it. discount!

Last, but not least, Ashtanga yoga is described as a classic form of yoga in which the practice is comprised of four main parts: an opening sequence, one

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13Th AnnuAL Bluegreens Forum Although a weather bomb landed on the very day of the Bluegreens Forum, the North Shore was still the perfect location for the conference because we are a community that values and understands our great outdoor environment, even when the weather is misbehaving.

I was very proud to host the 13th annual Forum and along with a dozen Members of Parliament and four Ministers; the Prime Minister joined us to announce nearly eight million dollars towards the freshwater clean-up of four of New Zealand’s most badly polluted rivers, lagoons and wetlands. The forum also saw the launch of National’s new environmental policy paper, ‘Building a Bluegreen Future’.

It was a stimulating forum that lived up to its aim of leading and shaping the debate around conservation issues. From the fi rst session on ‘Greening New Zealand’s Growth’ with panelists Stephen Tindall, Sir Peter Gluckman and Phil O Reilly; the 100 plus participants, including a Green MP, heard about a diverse range of topics including lessons in collaborative decision making, saving kauri and protecting our oceans.

The North Shore has some of the country’s fi nest beaches and I’d like to congratulate Sustainable Coastlines for organising their ‘2012 Love Your Coast Clean-Up’. Our outstanding beaches look great most of the time, so I was amazed to hear that last year 25,000 pieces of rubbish were picked up. As a practical and inclusive local conservation effort their 5th annual clean up takes some beating.

Our BlueGreen team were there in force on the 31st doing our bit to help this year’s effort.

As part of my role as your MP I want to encourage informed discussions on local issues. A few weeks ago I facilitated a briefi ng on the Ngati Whatua Orakei settlement with some of the concerned parties and Mike Dreaver, the Chief Crown Negotiator for Tamaki Makaurau. I also chaired my fi rst Public Meeting for 2012 with the Hon Chris Finlayson, the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations in an effort to give the Devonport community the opportunity to have a meaningful discussion around the terms of the Orakei settlement. It’s important that we

concentrate on casting light, rather than only heat, around local issues such as this one.

Prime Minister John Key was back on the Shore at the end of March and suitably fortifi ed by a very enjoyable and informative breakfast, he proved he was handy with the spadework as he turned the first sod of a new 10 million dollar building project at Carmel College. After witnessing a rousing haka and addressing a full assembly at Westlake Boys High School, the Prime Minister was able to visit classrooms and see first-hand the benefits of investment in infrastructure for Maggie Barry with Prime Min our local schools, including the early stages John Key at the Bluegreens ister of the ultra-fast broadband rollout. held at Lake Pupuke in earl Forum y March.

At our regular meeting with Mayor Len Brown last month, the 12 Auckland National MP’s present raised concerns about rates rises and the barrage of complaints we’d all received from our constituents. Many ratepayers, especially those on fi xed incomes, believe the ‘Better Local Government’ reforms are certainly timely. The reforms aim to focus all Councils back to their traditional roles whilst improving efficiency and ensuring responsible financial management.

There seems to be momentum and a public appetite for Councils to look seriously at ways of curbing soaring rates and debt levels which have increased from $2 billion to eight billion dollars in the past decade.

While the Auckland Council seems set on a collision course with ratepayers there are probably more immediate crash concerns around the new give way rules. North Shore has its fair share of intersections and until we all get used to the two new rules – ‘top of the ‘T’ goes before me’ and if you’re turning right, give way – be careful out there.

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“It’s a great location, great surroundings, nice cut lawns and landscaping. On a sunny day it’s the best place in the world. It’s like working in the botanic gardens.”

“It’s pretty laid back here – I Iike it.”

Air New Zealand Customer Liaison Executive Penny Howard talks with Team Leader Kit Mollier-Alexander

James Cammell, Air New Zealand

New Zealand’s best place to work and do business Award winning photographer Bruce Jarvis recently spent a day at Smales Farm in Takapuna, photographing people as they went about their daily work. The resulting photo essay offers a peek inside some of the commercial tenants, and celebrates the people that make them great. Welcome to a day in the commercial life of Smales Farm…

At Auckland Transport Senior Road Safety Engineer Dina Hanna is working with Phil Olsen from Urban Solutions.

“This is a very pleasant environment.”

Dina Hanna.

Left to right: Auckland Transport’s Vikram Sheth, Nancy Rodrigues and Evelyn McKenzie are working on the widening of Glenfield Road – a two year project.

“Our other contact centres are in town, which is only ten minutes travel. The bus stops right outside the building.”

Air NZ Contact Centre Manager Michelle Robinson

“The offices are nice – airy and clean.”

“Awesome view.”

Miguel Menezes is Principle Network Performance Engineer for Auckland Transport.

Laurence Jones is Auckland Transport’s Corridor Access Leader, Central. He works on traffic management plans for construction. Today he is working on the traffic management plan for the Eastern Transport Initiative.

“I live smack bang in the city, and it takes me 10 or 15 minutes to get to work. I wasn’t sure about the move to the North Shore, but I prefer it now.

In Parnell it was tough to find a park after 7 – 7.30am.”

Josh Taylor, IT Project Manager, Amplifon

Amplifon receptionist Karen Webster has three weeks to go before starting maternity leave.

“This is a very nice office compared to what we had before. I like the environment. We used to be in Parnell, which was much harder for parking.”

Lantern Insurance Personal Insurance Consultants Vijay Tomer and Logan Cummerford relax on beanbags to enjoy chocolate biscuits and a coffee.

Cindy from Ricoh is conducting a training session at Amplifon.

She is teaching a group to use office equipment.

Quinton Wilson and Lamar Hargreaves from Lantern Insurance’s Outbound Business Services Team.

Elke Finkenauer and Diane Swain of the Amplifon Finance team

“I like the layout, it’s easy to get to in terms of driving. Parking in Parnell was a nightmare. I live in Pt Chevalier – it’s as fast to get here as it was to get to Parnell, but now I don’t have to hunt for a park.”

Anoushka Millard is a Contact Centre Consultant who looks after high value customers for Air New Zealand.

“It’s a good commute – only 10 minutes, nice and handy.”

Head of Lantern Insurance Bart Taylor is a keen Breakers fan.

“Love the Breakers.

Hopefully they’ll win back-to-back championships.”

Lantern Insurance’s Velarie Raj is busy on the phone.

Auckland Transport’s Terry Sugrue –Regulation & standards manager, with Dave Parker – Senior Transport Engineer.

At Lantern Insurance Personal Insurance Consultants Vijay Tomer and Nisha Mirpuri discuss a customer email.

“I can help people insure their house, car, boat – everything.”

Logan Cummerford, Personal Insurance Consultant Lantern Insurance

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ROTARY on the Shore

Bob Kells and Finn Howard

aiming for Rowing Gold

Two North Shore Rowers, Bobby Kells and Finn Howard, have been selected to represent New Zealand in the mens U23 coxed four and U23 coxless four at the World Rowing Championships, to be held in Lithuania, in July this year.

“This is a huge honour to race with some of the best and represent New Zealand at the World Champs,” said Bobby Kells after securing placement at the end of the weeks National trials held at Karapiro.

Bobby is from Mairangi Bay and Finn Howard from Belmont. They both started rowing at Westlake Boys in the third form.

“We soon learnt that commitment and a hard work ethic were a prerequisite if we were to have success,” adds Finn Howard. “Daily 5am starts for on the water training before school, then again training combined with gym sessions after school became the norm.”

Over the years the boys have accumulated a handsome array of medals rowing for Westlake and their club, North Shore.

Finn represented New Zealand in the U19 squad at the Junior World Champs in the Czech Republic ard.

How Finn and Kells Bobby in 2010.

“This started a fire and made me want to be the best in the world. After that campaign I won three national titles with my North Shore crew and was then selected to row for the Auckland Regional Performance Crew in 2011. The regional teams are where the New Zealand teams are selected from.”

Bobby, while studying engineering fulltime at Auckland University, was approached to join Auckland Regional Performance Crew in 2010. A keen rugby player who had to pull out of Takapuna rugby for the commitment to rowing training up to three times a day for the year.

Bobby represented New Zealand Universities Rowing at a regatta held in Australia last year. At last years National’s he won silver and bronze medals in the U21 four and pair.

This year the U23 campaign is to Trakai, Lithuania in Europe. Travelling across the world to put it all on the line in an approximate six minute race.

Their role as athletes representing New Zealand started on the March 21st when they assembled as a squad at Rowing New Zealand’s Performance base at Lake Karapiro in the Waikato. They will be permanently based in Cambridge for four months training until the World Champs, training up to three times daily, six days a week, starting at 5am!

The U23 World Championships are held once every year and hosts rowers from 50 different countries, including the best rowing countries in the world.

The honour of competing for Bob Kells and Finn Howard unfortunately does not come without considerable expense for each of them. Rowing New Zealand’s budget only extends to fund the elite squads. The boys need to contribute $7500 each for travel expenses, and also have to pull out of University for this semester and move to Cambridge, paying for rent and living while there. Amounting to approx $10,000 in total each.

Needless to say, if there are any businesses or North Shore people that are interested in supporting their efforts they will only be too pleased to hear from them.

Bob Kells and Finn Howard, email: danbo1@xtra.co.nz OR rkel041@aucklanduni.ac.nz

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Dr Jennifer Neads and husband Raoul Stuart with twin sons Jeremy and David Stuart, who are off on Rotary’s international youth exchange to Germany and Sweden.

Stuart twins make it four for Rotary exchange Dr Jennifer Neads keeps weaving ties with the international service organisation Rotary. As a teenager in Birkenhead she was selected as a Rotary International exchange student and spent a year in Brazil.

Now living in Greenhithe with husband Raoul Stuart, Dr Neads has seen daughter Ella go to Chile with the Rotary exchange programme in 2009. And next year twin sons Jeremy and David, who have been attending Pinehurst School, have been selected as outbound Rotary Exchange Students to Germany and Sweden.

The twins will spend a year living with host families and attending school in those countries. It is very rare for twins to both be selected as exchange students to travel away at the same time from the same Rotary club.

Rotary Youth Exchange students act as ambassadors, teaching people they meet about their country, culture, and ideas. They help to bring the world closer – and make some good friends in the process.

The Rotary Youth Exchange Programme has been operating for more than 75 years in more than 80 countries and each year, over 8,000 students participate in the program which is administered at the regional level by Rotary districts and at the local level by Rotary clubs, which work behind the scenes to handle the logistics of each exchange, arranging school enrolment, tuition and other educational matters. Students are hosted in the homes of Rotarians and friends of Rotary.

This year Jennifer and Raoul and their family are hosting Lotta Moisala who is here for 12 months with the Rotary Club of East Coast Bays and attending Pinehurst School. Lotta is a 17-year-old student from Lahti, Finland. Last year they also hosted Robin Guezennec from St Nazaire in France.

Typically participants and their parents pay the costs of the roundtrip airfare, health and accident insurance, clothing, spending money and other necessities. In-country costs are shared by host families (who pay for room and board), the host community (who cover school tuition and arrangements) and host Rotary club (which offers a small stipend of usually US$50-100 monthly and covers other events) If anyone has an interest in finding out any more about Rotary Youth Exchange have a look at www.youthexchangenz.org.nz or contact Neil Murray Rotary District International Youth Exchange Chairman at neil@armstrongmurray.co.nz

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This loveable Channel Magazine feature is presented by Louise O’Sullivan of DogHQ, the North Shore’s premium Dog Day Care facility. DogHQ provides the ultimate in social, physical and mental stimulation for dogs of all types in a safe and caring environment. DogHQ’s full range of services include obedience training, agility fun days, grooming and all natural nutrition. See all the fun for yourself at www.doghq.co.nz and www.facebook.com/doghq.

Louise O’Sullivan (left) with her own dog Indie and members of her DogHQ team.

cAn you Be TRusTed? The basis of most modern dog training practices these days consists of the concept of leadership. We can interpret this concept in many ways and we can all, no doubt think of a few very good leaders in our own human circles and many bad ones too!

Australian dog trainer, Teresa Crich helped clarify the approach of leadership at a recent conference by adding that there can be no leadership without trust. So if we want to be strong leaders for our dogs then we need them to trust us and for this to be possible we need to be reliable, predictable and consistent in our training.

Without trust, dogs tend to lack confi dence and are not willing to learn. They could then simply be labelled “stubborn”. Trust allows dogs (and not only dogs) to rely on us and gives them predictability. They should learn that trusting us brings good outcomes rather than bad and so we can become the “good” leader that we are striving to be.

The key components of building trust are CONSISTENCY, REPETITION, POSITIVE EXPOSURE, AVOIDANCE OF NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES. Another big contributor to building your relationship and trust is through play.

It is also very difficult to develop trust if you have no idea what your dog is “saying”. A deeper understanding of dog body language is essential if you want your dog’s focus, attention and trust.

If you don’t see the sometimes very subtle signals your dog is giving you about how he is feeling, you cannot be “trusted”.

There are some fantastic resources available for people who want to become great leaders and would like to understand what their dog is saying. And every dog owner should!

The Culture Clash, by Jean Donaldson Dog Language, by Roger Abrantes On Talking Terms with Dogs, by Turid Rugaas

Is youR dog’s dIeT An IRRITATIon? Constant ear infections, itchy feet, dry skin or a soft stool could be evidence your pet is suffering from food intolerance or allergy, which in turn will be affecting their overall health.

So what’s the cause of these health issues?

Many dry pet foods are made using meat by-products and high levels of “fi llers” (e.g. wheat and corn glutens) as inexpensive forms of protein. Not only are these ingredients more difficult to digest and less nutritional for your pet, they are also often the source of food intolerance or allergy.

Pet owners overseas have been able to choose from a wide range of high-quality natural foods for some time, but the range of similar products in New Zealand is still limited.

Which is why it’s exciting to introduce Kiwi pet owners to the Go! Natural and Now! Fresh ranges.

Canadian company Petcurean Pet Nutrition makes these ranges with certifi ed “fi t for human consumption” ingredients that are much easier for your pets to digest and gain maximum nutrients from. Made from real meat and farm fresh fruits and vegetables, these products are slow cooked at low temperatures to retain more goodness. Just what your pet wants to eat!

Even if your pet does not have diet-related health issues, we all know that by giving them the best nutrition we can, our pets will be healthier and happier.

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Once you see the results of using Go! Natural or Now! Fresh, you’ll never want to feed your pet anything else. www.healthypetfoods.co.nz

INDIE’S INSIGHTS It happens every year at this time, the sun isn’t as hot and it isn’t around for as long. I worship the sun so I get a bit down at this time of the year. The silver lining is that I get to lie infront of the fireplace some nights! But the best thing of all is that beach access opens up again and every dog on the North Shore welcomes that! Let’s all hope for a crisp, dry winter to make up for the lousy summer we’ve had.

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Hello and welcome to this month’s account of what has been happening in the wonderful community of Devonport.

I hope you were one of the thousands who came to Devonport to see off the Volvo around the World Yacht Race competitors. What a spectacle it was to see these magnificent boats doing battle in the inner harbour before heading off towards South America. Whether you watched from the harbour front or up on one of the two vantage points of Mount Victoria and North Head the sight was impressive. We are blessed with a magnifi cent harbour which we should never lose sight of. Auckland truly is ‘The City of Sails’.

Speaking of our harbour leads me to talk about a recent event that beautifully showcases the power of local citizens in influencing the decision making process of our city councilors. You will have heard about Ports of Auckland plans to extend

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their operations by having the option to dramatically extend the size of the port by reclaiming land from the harbour.

When this became Eddie de Heer. known a public meeting was called and the cry went out “Something must be done to stop this”. Well that something turned out to be 100 people showing up at the Council meeting where this issue was to be voted on. Of those 100 people 75 were from Devonport! The Councilors listened and duly placed a moratorium on the whole port expansion issue.

Now the wonderful thing about this event isn’t the stopping the port expansion or even that the councilors listened, even though they should be commended for doing so. To me the wonderful thing here is that our democratic process worked.

We employ our council representatives and staff to act in the best interests of the city and its citizens. Most of the time they do a wonderful job and they are to be commended. Occasionally they need to listen closely to what the public are saying and act accordingly. This means that we need to be involved in what is happening in our towns and city and to make our voice heard when it is necessary. We all have a part to play.

Continuing on the subject of our beautiful harbour reminds me of an interesting and thoroughly enjoyable excursion my wife and I went on recently.

We’d been talking about it for some time and one sunny Sunday afternoon we took some action, we went on a Segway Tour.

Pauline Baker, proprietor of Magic Broomstick Tours did a wonderful job of teaching us how to ride a Segway, which is surprisingly easy and we were soon under way. As her website says “There’s no better place in Auckland to tour on a Segway than the historic village of Devonport a 12 minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland.

Glide to the top of the extinct volcano’s, check out the Military fort’s of the 1880’s, be gob-smacked by the awesome views of Auckland city and the Hauraki Gulf and experience the sheer joy of riding a Segway.”

So there you have it, the perfect activity for the family on a sunny afternoon, or perhaps you have some friends staying over and you want to wow them with Auckland’s beauty. Whatever the reason, put it on your ‘bucket list’, you’ll love it.

Have a great month.

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By Carolyn Pomeroy – for Devonport Community Coordinator, Devonport Peninsula Trust.

The Summer Fun season has ended but that doesn’t mean staying inside!

This is a great time to be in the garden. For advice and tips you can visit the Devonport Community Garden at Cambria reserve, Sundays from 2-4pm.

Join in and learn about vegetable gardening and sustainable practices. The gardens are organic, and there are beehives with a lovely flower bed to keep the busy residents happy. There’s even a plot just for children. If you have an abundance of home grown crops, come along for the weekly food swap as well.

Have you ever played Kubb? This old-time game of strategy and skill will have you knocking over wooden blocks (or trying to…it’s not as easy as it sounds!) by throwing wooden sticks at them. It’s just one of the games you can try your hand at when you visit the Devonport Museum just across from the Community Garden.

The museum houses fascinating exhibits about our local history and the volunteer staff have a great knowledge of this slice of New Zealand’s past. Devonport Museum is open from 2-4pm Saturdays and Sundays or by appointment.

So next time you’re out and about on the weekend, pop in to Cambria Reserve, and see what’s happening!

On behalf of the Devonport Peninsula community, I wish Maire Vieth a very fond “see ya” as she applies her talents to new challenges. Good wishes have been pouring in, and great appreciation shown for four years of energy, passion and commitment. Aroha and best wishes to you in your new role Maire!

A warm welcome now to Maria Teape, who starts as our new Community Coordinator in mid April. Having lived on the Peninsula for most of her life, Maria’s ties here go back another 3 generations. Many of you will already know Maria through her involvement with several community groups, reviews of Devonport Chamber Orchestra concerts and her role as a Waterwise instructor for Bayswater Primary School. Maria says “I’m really looking forward to taking on the role of Devonport Community Coordinator, getting to know more people and working with them to help continue making community happen.”

A safe and happy Easter break to you all – Carolyn.

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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cooL, hIP & oRgAnIc cLoThIng foR chILdRen As readers will be well aware of, we love highlighting exciting new local businesses in Channel Magazine. This month we are thrilled to bring you Children’s lifestyle, an exciting new store in Devonport, that’s owned and operated by Cindi Jacobs-Skeen and her husband Carl.

Cindi and Carl are from the UK. After visiting the country a couple of times (they got married in Rarotonga on one trip) they fell in love with it, particularly Devonport, so made the move to emigrate and are now happily calling Devonport home.

“I wanted to start my own business by bringing something new to New Zealand,” said Cindi in March, when quizzed on how the Children’s Lifestyle store concept came about. “I had previously spoken with parents in Auckland and identifi ed a gap for good quality and cool clothing for children. I discovered that locals were particularly keen on European designs and wanted more choice for their children.

“I knew some very good designers and also had experience of Scandinavian and more specifi cally Danish clothing designs for a number of years. I was well aware of the fabulous quality and retro styling, through sourcing children’s clothing for my own son. The additional attraction was to be able to offer clothing where the designers were particularly responsible in the way that they operated their business. Our clothing is made from organic cotton – or what is termed as Oekotex standard – which means no harmful dyes, chemicals or pesticides. They are also responsible around waste and workers conditions as well as sustainability where possible.”

Cindi advises that by using organic cotton in particular, CO2 emissions from farming are reduced by 50% the soil is not exposed to synthetic fertilizers, pesticides or defoliants which all result in a more sustainable environment and a healthier product for our children.

“The skin is the largest organ in the body and a child’s body typically absorbs 60% of the chemicals in clothing,” adds Cindi. “Conventional clothing often carries chemicals that can cause eczema and disrupt hormones. It is difficult for the body to excrete these chemicals and that’s why it is recommended that you wash clothing at least 10 times before wearing.”

The clothing from Children’s Lifestyle doesn’t need to be washed before wearing. So parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, friends etc. can be confident that they are buying clothing that is both safe for children and fun to wear. It’s something that Cindi believes is very important.

“We intend to continue to bring clothing to New Zealand that is of benefi t to the children wearing it and also to the environment as a whole.

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“The other exciting aspect is that the designers of our range are being showcased for the fi rst time in New Zealand at Children’s Lifestyle. We have received nothing but positive feedback and encouragement from visitors to the shop and although we currently carry clothing for children from 0-12 years I am already looking at further development to extend lines through to 14 years old.”

As well as having a strong background in retail – mainly as a buyer of clothing and french cosmetics and perfumes – Cindi Jacobs-Skeen also has had a background of involvement in the arts. She trained as a dancer, has acted, directed, and been involved with music, touring with bands and composing contemporary music for theatre. Cindi trained as an Integrative arts psychotherapist (drama, dance/movement, art, sand play, music, sculpture etc.) and has worked with both children and adults.

The new business is a family affair with husband Carl, who is a partner in the business, and was an IT consultant and engineer back in the UK, looking after all the fi nancial and telecommunications side of the business. Carl is currently working on developing the Children’s Lifestyle website which is going to be live very soon.

Children’s Lifestyle, 85 Victoria Road, Devonport. Telephone 445-2936.

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We’ll make templates to help you, or you can create your own design.

Why not look in our galleries for inspiration for your plate design? With old menus and plates from ships, you’ll find something to trigger your imagination.

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AnzAc dAy AT ToRPedo BAy – APRIL 25Th 2012 Visit the Torpedo Bay Navy Museum on ANZAC Day and join us in remembering the lives and service of our naval family.

ANZAC Day opening hours: 10 am – 5 pm Admission, activities and exhibitions are free Interactive Exhibition: Field of Poppies Make a paper poppy and help our field grow! Visitors are invited to make a crepe paper poppy and add it to the exhibit in the Remembrance Room.

Throughout the day, our fi eld will grow and grow. Poppy kits will be for sale to take home too. All donations go to the RSA. Time: 10 am – 5 pm, Cost: free

sToRy TIme foR kIds Bring the family to hear our Educator read ANZAC stories. Please note these stories deal with the themes of war and sacrifice.

Times: 11 am, 1 pm, 2pm, 3pm, Cost: free For a full list of ANZAC Day activities visit our website, www.navymuseum.co.nz.

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104 WINES & ChEESES with liz Wheadon Our monthly Channel Wine & Cheese 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.

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The next region that took his attention was Bierzo, in the North west of Spain, similar to Priorat, this part of Spain had been producing wines for years, but with very little modern winemaking. Together with his cousin Ricardo, they started producing a range of wines under the name Descendents J Palacios from the native variety Mencia.

Perelada Cava – Cava is the name for Spanish sparkling wine; it’s made from native varieties and produced in a number of styles. The market leader for Cava is Freixenet, there’s more Freixenet Cava drunk in the world than any other sparkling wine – impressive – and they maintain the quality even with all this volume.

My favourite Cava at the moment is from Perelada, particularly their Rosado – both the Non Vintage and Vintage style. Cava makes a great aperitif as well as being an excellent choice to match with food. The Rose particularly goes very well with light duck dishes, pork and pates.

North of Rioja wine growing region is the village of Pamplona, made famous by the annual Bull Run through the towns old historic part. Around this village is the wine growing area of Navarra, there are excellent red and whites from this area. It is the rose from Navarra that stands out from the crowd. We import the exceptionally fragrant Rosado from Pagoz de Arraiz, a picture in modern winemaking that is making a big name for themselves.

Through April our Glengarry stores are hosting various Spanish tastings and events. You will fi nd the details online at www.glengary.co.nz

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Throughout April all Glengarry stores are promoting an extensive collection of Spanish wines from our range. These are a personal passion and I am very proud of the range, most of the Spanish wines we sell are imported directly by us just for sale in our stores (so essentially you are buying off the importer). I’ve spent much time in Spain over the last few years and have fallen in love with the wines, food and the country.

From top to bottom Spanish wine really does deliver amazing value. When you look at the premium pricing being charged by its neighbours, these wines certainly demand attention. Here are some of my favorites.

Palacios Remondo La Montesa 2008 – This wine is made in Rioja in the Northern part of Spain. The grape varieties are mainly Grenache with a little Tempranillo. The Palacios Remondo winery is located in Alfaro in the Rioja Baja region. The historic winery had been producing Rioja for many years, but it was not until 2000 when Alvaro Palacios returned to Rioja and took over the winery from his father that the quality took a huge leap forward.

Alvaro is one of the super stars of the Spanish wine industry; he left Rioja in his twenties to visit Bordeaux, where he worked for an impressive line up of wineries including Chateau Petrus. On his return to Spain, he reinvigorated Palacios Remondo, showing us how Grenache dominant Rioja can sing. He didn’t then stand still; he fell in love with the historic wine making area of Priorat (near Barcelona) and was one of the pioneers of that new Priorat.

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A WondeR of fLAvouR This month at all Glengarry and Didas, it’s all about Spain, a country in which you can find an array of different styles of food. As you delve into the regional differences, the history of each region comes to the forefront.

In the south, Moroccan fl avours dominate the cuisine, in the North east the proximity to France, the North West the seafood and the centre – anything that grows well in heat.

Each region of Spain has its distinctive cheese, but there’s one national symbol – Manchego. Whist it is the most well known cheese, the original traditional cheese, comes from La Mancha in central Spain and is produced from milk of Manchega sheep.

La Mancha is 600 meters above sea level and is located south east of Madrid. This part of Spain is predominately flat, with extreme continental weather conditions.

Manchego is a pressed cheese, made today in two forms, pasteurised and unpasteurised.

The milk from the manchega sheep is heated, the whey and curds separated and the cheese is then pressed.

Traditionally the cheeses are aged in a mat – weed (esparto) mould which gives the cheese the distinctive zig zag pattern on the rind.

Today this is done in a mould that creates the same finish.

Manchego cheese that is usually served in New Zealand is three month old Manchego; it is fruity, fi rm and quite mild. Manchego can be purchased at many different ages, including three, six and 12 months. As it ages it develops characteristics similar to good Italian parmesan.

Manchego is a wonderful eating cheese; it is often served by itself with membrillo (quince) paste. It can also be sliced and served as an aperitif or in cooking. Manchego matches well with Rioja wines and sherry, particularly a good Manzinilla.

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pEoplE oN thE BuS: Q&A 105 Every day the North Shore buses are filled with our readers going into the city to study or work. Here’s who we met this month…

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Name: Catherine Trengrove Home: Takapuna Bus: 822 occupation: Solicitor Fun Fact: Our family all go motorbike trail riding all around Auckland.

Channel Magazine: Why do you take the bus?

Catherine Trengrove: Convenience and stress free travel.

CM: What’s your favourite thing about taking the bus?

CT: Having “me” time or listening to my iPod, but especially being able to see the ever changing colour and tide of the water of the harbour.

CM: Do you have any “bus buddies”? If so, how many?

CT: 3 - and a whole group of ladies from my 863 days.

CM: What is the most interesting conversation you have had either waiting for the bus, or on the bus?

CT: A man was going to town to catch the Naked Bus to Lake Taupo where he was going fi shing at his bach - how neat is that for a bus lifestyle?

CM: When you are not on the bus, we are most likely to find you?

CT: At home gardening, or sanding stairs, or stripping wallpaper, or being a kid’s sports taxi!

CM: Working as a solicitor, what is the best part of your job?

CT: Solving a problem and learning about other areas of law.

CM: What’s your favourite thing about the Shore?

CT: The access to the beach, swimming at the end of our street and the rocky shoreline by our house.

CM: What’s your favourite restaurant on the Shore?

CT: The Engine Room CM: What is the latest gadget or item that you want to buy, or have to have?

CT: A new kitchen.

CM: What’s your favourite smart phone app?

CT: Safari for iPhone.

CM: What’s your top North Shore tip?

CT: What a fabulous life you can have on the Shore with the fabulous beaches, activities and water and fresh air - all for free! Don’t tell other Aucklanders, or they will all want to come over here.

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North Shore

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Woodturners Guild

If you are in to doing things with wood, then you should consider joining the North Shore Woodturners Guild. Hardworking committee member Julie Gannaway provided this information for those Channel readers who may be interested.

Our endeavour at the North Shore Woodturners Guild is to enhance the craft of woodturning through friendly and informative club evenings and weekend activities.

We have a designated Hall in Glenfield packed with equipment, tools and people who are passionate and enthusiastic about woodturning.

Each school term, a full range of activities is scheduled that includes practical and training sessions with guest speakers and demonstrators, who are often our own members, but frequently are nationally recognized visitors, and occasionally come from overseas.

Demonstrations by the Guild's own members and the sharing of their particular talents and techniques, provides access to a wide and diverse range

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Make a turn for the better! Have you ever wanted to try woodturning or pick up on a skill learnt many years ago? The North Shore Woodturners Guild is there to help you – It can save you money, it can make you money.

Guild members come from all walks of life, both female and male, from students through to cherished senior citizens and from novice through to professional woodturners.

Visitors are always welcome to attend and experience the benefits of being involved in the Guild, and many decide to join in.

The North Shore Guild meets each Tuesday evening of the school term at our Hall on Agincourt Reserve, Agincourt Street, Glenfield at 7pm.

So feel free to come along or Phone Kevin on 478 8646 or Julie on 445 3420 for more information. Or have a look at our website www.wood.org.nz - Do yourself a good turn today.

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NORTH SHORE HOSPICE 2012/2013 Entertainment Book is here

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Sunday 4th March 2012 This year Children’s Day fell on a Sunday 4th March, so we decided to celebrate our own special day on Monday the 5th of March.

In the weeks leading up to Children’s Day, the children had the opportunity to make their own kites at Kindergarten, a process they throughly enjoyed. We were amazed at the patience the children had with their cutting and sticking and the enjoyment of their first trial run in the playground.

They had such a great ownership of the kites from doing most of the work themselves! The weather was perfect for our trip to Thorn’s Bay with clear blue skies and a light breeze for the kites to fly. We walked from kindergarten with the fantastic support of so many of our parents.

Kite flying, exploring rock pools and building dams and sandcastles.

The children were put into different groups and had 3 activities. Kite flying, exploring rock pools and building dams and sandcastles. We found this gave the children a real focus and the enthusiasm and interest for the natural world was fantastic.

The children were so excited to discover prawns and starfish in the rock pools and have a go at flying a kite as well as building a dam to stop the water running out to the ocean. We realised how lucky we are to have so many opportunities right at our doorstep. It was nice watching the children spend one on one time with mums, dads and nanas and grandads exploring our local habitats!

The 2012/2013 Entertainment Books are now available from Hospice North Shore or from selected Hospice Shops. It is once again filled with great discounts for restaurants, entertainment, adventures and much, much more.

It’s timing is perfect – there are so many discounts for activities to keep the kids occupied over the school holidays including movie tickets, bowling, mini golf, Auckland Zoo, Kelly Tarltons, Motat, McDonalds, Crystal Mountain and lots, lots more.

Have a look at what the book has to offer by checking out the virtual Entertainment Book on our website www.nshospice.org.nz Books still remains fantastic value at $65 – with $13 from each book we sell being donated back to Hospice North Shore.

Don’t Forget Mother’s Day – Sunday 13th May With Easter upon us, the next big date in our diaries is Mother’s Day. It gives us an opportunity to let our Mums know just how much we appreciate and love them. This year Hospice’s Gifts for Good have a few ideas for your special Mum to say thank you, including the Entertainment Book, notebooks, lavender packs and memory orbs. Check out our Gifts for Good page for some great ideas for Mum on www.nshospice.org.nz If you are spoiling your Mum with flowers, check out Flying Flower’s (Takapuna) great choice of beautiful bouquets www.flyingflowers.co.nz who will be donating $1 from every order taken or filled during the month of May to Hospice North Shore. Or if you’re Mum is into beading, Fifth Avenue Diamond Jewellers, Takapuna has a wonderful range of Pandora beading and will donate 5% of all Pandora sales during May to Hospice North Shore

Coastal Challenge – We Did It! We did it! The Coastal Challenge is now under our belts. What a fantastic course, although some of it wasn’t for the faint hearted! There were tired bodies, cuts and bruises, aching muscles, but it was so much fun. Check out our Facebook page for more photos. A huge thank you needs to go out to the team at Total Sport, who have been running the Coastal Challenge for 10 years now. We are privileged to be the Charity Partner for such an iconic North Shore event and look forward to working with them in the years to come.

Thank you also to the teams from The Warehouse Glenfield, Pak n Save Albany and Westpac Lake Road who all “Ran for Hospice”. These amazing teams and the Hospice Hobblers raised over $11,000 in sponsorship from their families, friends and customers. That is an outstanding result which exceeded all expectations!

We need to also thank Bridgette Lal from Tomfit who helped whip the Hospice Hobblers into shape!

We hope you will join us for the 2013 Coastal Challenge.

Hospice North Shore 7 Shea Terrace, Takapuna 486 1688 info@nshospice.org.nz www.nshospice.org.nz

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in the Just as with Devonport, ‘flower power’ and psychedelic music didn’t loom large in the life of most Takapuna residents in the 1960s. Nevertheless, some did adopt ‘hippie’ clothing, buy psychedelic music from local record stores and dance to psychedelic music at local dances, while some also experimented with psychedelic drugs such as LSD. Regular surfing at Takapuna Beach dates back to at least 1962 and surfboard manufacturing started on the North Shore in the same decade, including at Atlas Consolidated in Wairau Road.

The new dancehall ‘Surfside’ opened in Milford on 9 May 1964, taking over from the local ‘Picturedrome’, while local halls and sports clubs continued to provided venues for dances whatever the music – even the ‘Picturedrome’ after the films had finished. ‘Surfside’ remained until the mid 1970s as an iconic venue for entertainment and dancing on the North Shore.

Takapuna became a fully-fledged City on 5 October 1961, with a population of 20,415, and asserted for itself a leadership role on the North Shore. Arthur Frederick (Fred) Thomas took office as Mayor on 26 October 1965 and remained as Mayor for another 21 years, a record.

Traffic lights came to Halls Corner in Takapuna in March 1961 and between 1960 and 1963, no less than 70 new shops and office buildings were opened in the triangle formed by Lake Road, Anzac Street and Hurstmere Road. By 1964, Takapuna had new branches of ‘Hill & Stewart Ltd’, ‘Bond & Bond Ltd’, ‘Kean’s Ltd’, ‘Maple Furnishing Co’, ‘Irvin & Stern Ltd’, ‘Modern Bags Ltd’ and ‘Charles Begg & Co’, amongst others. Ian G. Brickell became the North Shore stockist of the iconic ‘Crown Lynn’ crockery and pottery, and the words ‘Crown Lynn Tableware Centre’ are still above what was his shop at 102 Hurstmere Road.

Further along Hurstmere Road, ‘Lyon Motors’ had the local ‘Ford’ car agency, while ‘Campbell Motors’ sold ‘Toyota’, ‘Rambler’, ‘Peugeot’ and ‘Renault’ cars. ‘Lyon Motors’ also had a ‘Ford’ truck and tractor agency in Barrys Point Road, while ‘Tappenden Motors Ltd’ had a Vauxhall car and Bedford trucks agency in Huron Street.

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Takapuna became a fully-fledged City on 5 October 1961, with a population of 20,415, and asserted for itself a leadership role on the North Shore. local residents in 1926. It was administered as a reserve by Waitemata County until 1954, when Castor Bay became part of Takapuna Borough. In 1961 and 1962, the Council provided better access to the pa site, as well as upgrading and sealing local roads and attending to storm water drainage. The previous access to the pa site had been wooden stairs up the face of the cliff. Later in the 1960s, University archaeologists began a series of ‘digs’ on the site.

Just as with Devonport, there were continued talks about reclaiming parts of Shoal Bay, particularly between Esmonde Road and Bayswater. Other suggestions included removing the mudflats on either side of Esmonde Road, building multistorey apartments along Takapuna Beach and eliminating the volcanic rock reef at the northern end of Takapuna Beach for a boat ramp – the latter strongly opposed by the Takapuna Reef Preservation Society.

Other issues included the preservation of the pump house on Lake Pupuke and regular flooding in the Wairau Valley. The flooding particularly affected the adhesive manufacturer Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing (3M) and the engineering companies at the corner of Wairau and Archers Road. I well remember in the mid to late 1960s taking the school bus from Birkenhead to Westlake Boys High school in the mornings, and noting the odd caravan or boat floating in the engineering works’ yard.

On 23 September 1969, the new extensions to the Auckland Harbour Bridge were opened and doubled the bridge’s capacity, encouraging even more people to come and settle on the North Shore.

David Verran.

INVESTING with Spicers 109 You do have the ability to pass on some real life skills to your children to save and manage money, which are likely to have a positive effect on their future.

Minor money skills

How can you help your children or grandchildren develop good money skills?

While getting your children or grandchildren off to school on time or helping them complete their homework can be a challenge – teaching them how to manage money for their future well-being is even more difficult.

You do have the ability to pass on some real life skills to your children to save and manage money, which are likely to have a positive effect on their future.

Mark Harris.

The temptations of our growing consumer society are hard to ignore. Children today are bombarded with TV commercials, magazine ads and billboards, all of which constantly encourage them to buy something. And it can’t be just any old product; Nike, Reebok, Sony, McDonald’s and Coca-Cola are just some of the brands that cleverly target our children and grandchildren as the next generation of great consumers.

Education is, therefore, a crucial element in altering patterns of financial behaviour and instilling a sense of responsibility in your children. And the most influential people to convey this information are parents. A few simple ideas to help your children understand the ‘financial world’ can include: • S et up a regular allowance – Teach your children that money must be earned, by creating a range of jobs and responsibilities that need to be carried out in order to receive the allowance.

• Open a savings account in your children’s names – Explain the concept of interest and why it’s important to put money away regularly. Creating an incentive such as matching their savings, and going over bank statements with them helps to reinforce this idea.

• Teach them wise money management at a young age – When children receive money, explain to them that a portion of it can be spent and the remainder can go into savings.

• Help your children understand the principles behind budgeting – As they get older and leave home, being able to establish and stick to a budget will be an important skill.

• H elp your children set and reach their own goals – Introduce a plan that encourages them to save for the item they want. Help them to avoid the “I need it now” attitude through patience and hard work.

• Allow children to make mistakes – If they spend all their allowance on a frivolous purchase and then come to you looking for money, don’t just hand it over. Children need to learn there are financial consequences that come with spending decisions.

• Encourage your children to “earn” their own money – Through babysitting, working at the supermarket, or walking the neighbour’s dog.

• Teach your children effective management of credit cards – Used responsibly, credit cards can be helpful in an emergency and they should understand when the card can be used – and who is paying the bill. Teach them to pay the balance in full each month, and avoid cash advances.

• Lead by example! – Whether you are an impulsive shopper or a careful spender, then the chances of your children picking up similar habits is high.

The above points demonstrate some relatively simple ways in which you can begin introducing effective money management techniques into your children’s lives. If you can consistently reinforce these skills throughout their formative years, they should develop a healthy understanding of money management.

This will undoubtedly be a great asset when your children grow up. One day they may even thank you for it!

Mark Harris – Spicers Financial Advisers Phone: 486 7892 Email: mark.harris@spicers.co.nz www.spicers.co.nz

Mark’s column provides general information and due to column size restrictions, cannot be considered personalised financial advice. Mark is not liable for any loss suffered by those who follow the advice provided in his column. Mark’s disclosure statement is available on request and free of charge.

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110 auckland council with George Wood 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.

Fort Takapuna/Tamaki land, Narrow Neck North Shore residents need to take a close interest in what is occurring with this land located on Vauxhall Road, Narrow Neck.

The Government has a bill currently before Parliament, the Ngati Whatua Orakei Claims Settlement Bill, which changes the status of certain sections of this land including moving land out of the protection of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park umbrella. As an Auckland Council representative I have not, as yet, been briefed on the Government’s intentions, which I find somewhat unusual.

The chairman of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board, Chris Darby, and Michael Pritchard, former deputy mayor of Devonport and chairman of the Takapuna Reserve Protection Trust, are doing a sterling job monitoring the Government’s intentions.

This is a situation whereby the local community needs to lend their support by attending public meetings and lobbying strongly. Mayor Len Brown has been in contact with the Government.

I recall back in 1998, when campaigning for the position of mayor of North Shore City, going to see the land with Mike Reynolds and Rowan Renouf of the Tamaki Reserve Protection Trust. That started off a close association with these people as they steadfastly campaigned to get the land into public use status. Attending a tree planting working bee was the first public event that I ever attended as mayor.

The North Shore City joined with the Tamaki Trust to take the Government to the High Court to

determine the status of the land. There has been a huge amount of time and effort put into securing this land for public use. It is therefore very important that every step is taken to ensure it remains as an open space for our future generations.

Auckland Council at the HalfwayPoint At the end of March the new Super City clocked over eighteen months since the elections in October 2010. This has been one of the most exhilarating and one of the most trying times of my local government political career.

Never a day goes by without some problem to confront either on a local level or one that affects on the wider Auckland region. It is a situation where there isn’t a manual or rulebook to follow especially when the Auckland council governing body, of which I am a member, is interacting with other groups such as the council controlled organisations, local boards or Independent Maori Statutory Board.

I must say that we have followed the request that the mayor Len Brown reads out at the start of our monthly meetings: “We seek wisdom, understanding, insights into the views and circumstances of others, strength to seek what we believe in, humility to accept the combined decisions of others, patience, good humour at all times, tolerance and courtesy, while working in the best interests of our community. “Although not a prayer in the biblical style it is still a good opening for the meetings. Mayor Brown has a good style of

chairing a meeting and allows councillors to put their views forward in the appropriate manner.

In the first year, Mayor Brown moved the governing body meetings around to the various former council offices. This enabled us to visit all the former council chambers with the exception of Papakura, which proved to be far too small to accommodate everyone in the traveling road show.

Council Duties At the commencement of the term, back in November 2011, I was appointed chair of the Community Safety Forum. Since then I have picked up the deputy chair positions of the Accountability and Performance, Auckland Plan and the Civil Defence and Emergency Management committees.

This gives me a busy monthly calendar with pre agenda meetings where the details of the agenda items are developed and then the preparatory meetings with the chairman prior to the actual meetings days. All council business must follow the protocols set down in the council’s standing orders, which can be a minefield to negotiate.

Leading the Auckland Council request to implement a bill that was started by the Manukau City to control street prostitution in Papatoetoe and Manurewa. This bill, which has been before the Parliament since 2010, will give Auckland Council and the Police the ability to control prostitutes from plying their trade on specified streets. North Shore MP Maggie Barry and NZ First list MP Andrew Williams are both on the select committee that will hear the submissions and report on the bill.

Loving our Sealegs.

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Lindsay’s Aiming High

with the help of the Y

Chris and Clare Lindsay first came to the Akoranga YMCA over 2 years ago, inspired to improve their fitness when they had agreed to walk the Oxfam 100km fundraiser. They enjoyed the challenge of completing the walk and appreciated the personally designed workouts the instructors at the YMCA tailormade to their needs.

Getting out there and hiking in numerous training walks inspired them to seek new challenges and they began involving their older two children, Sam now in her final year at Westlake Girls and Zack, a year 11 student at Westlake Boys. Together they have recently completed the Tongariro Crossing, The Milford Track and two Total Sport events, the 17km leg of the Coastal Challenge and 21km leg of the Colville Connection.

The continued motivation comes from the fact they have now committed to some serious overseas challenges. Zack and Chris are heading to Nepal in May to attempt the hike to Everest Base camp with Werner Berger, who at 69 was the oldest North American to scale all of the seven summits, the highest mountain on each of the seven continents.

Clare and Sam are headed for Kilimanjaro in July to attempt to summit Mount Kilimanjaro with the same inspirational guide. Both Sam and Zack are now committed YMCA members with their programmes designed to meet their hiking needs as well as ensure fitness for the upcoming basketball season.

Even the families youngest member Cassandra, who has just started her first year at Westlake Girls has been able to benefit from the YMCA’s individualised programmes. Due to some prior health issues a fitness programme has been a challenge but with the great support of the whole team at the YMCA she is moving forward with her own fitness goals and looking forward to joining the others in future family adventures.

“We have appreciated the support of all the staff and trainers at the YMCA in helping us reach our goals, and also the ongoing support and encouragement from other members who work out alongside us every day and make coming to the Y such a pleasure” Clare said.

YMCA’s Electrica Dance Party 1,400 teenagers crammed into the North Shore Events Centre for the YMCA’s Electrica Dance Party. Organised and run by the YMCA’s Raise up Youth Crew, and DJ’d by five up and coming youth DJ’s the event was a highlight of the year for many that attended. The event was run on Friday 24th Feb and was the first of many huge events being organised this year for North Shore youth. Also on the horizon are an amazing race, music talent event and a fashion show being organised with NZ Fashion Week for young designers to showcase their designing talents. The aim of YMCA’s Raise up programme is to provide positive and empowering events for teenagers so they can socialise in a safe and positive environment.

Raise up Crew The 2012 Raise up Crew have been selected! 3 students from each of the 14 North Shore high schools have been selected to make up this years Raise up Crew, which is run like a youth committee. They organise many youth events throughout the year, and undertake extensive leadership training during their time on the Crew. Crew are recruited at years 11 or 12 and stay on the committee for up to 3 years. Each year around 120 applicants apply and around 20 new members are selected. This years team are vibrant and full of great ideas for the year, so keep an eye out for some up and coming Raise up events!

Junior Basketball 102 teams are currently participating in the Primary school basketball competition played on Thursdays and Fridays at the YMCA. Numbers of entries are higher than ever due not only to the high quality programme run at the YMCA but also the high profile the sport enjoys on the back of the success being enjoyed by the New Zealand Breakers. The teams are coached by enthusiastic teachers and parents some of whom have enjoyed a reasonable amount of success themselves. Former internationals turned TV pundits Ian Jones (All Black) and Tania Dalton (Silver Fern) as well as

current Breaker Dillon Boucher can be seen on the sideline encouraging their children’s teams.

North Shore YMCA Soccer League The summer league is drawing to a close so now is the time to register your interest for the next season starting late April. So for those of you who would like to play soccer in a fun environment get a group of friends together and contact Samantha at y-sports.northshore@nzymca or phone reception on 4807099.

Want the kids to do something FUN these school holidays?

But you have to work?

Well the school holidays are here, and if you are now looking for something to keep your children entertained, look no further than the YMCA’s Y-Kids Holiday Programme. Full of fun trips and activities, all ages and abilities are catered for in our three programmes; 5-7 years, 8-10 years and 11-15 years. There is also the NEW gymnastics holiday programme running in the second week for those 5-12 year olds budding Gymnasts. Trips include Action World, Movies, Ice skating, MOTAT and more. Don’t miss out, jump online and book now at www.ymcaauckland.org.nz

There is a Place...

where you can be yourself and feel comfortable working out in a fun and friendly environment...

...where your kids can do some really cool activities

That Place - Your Local YMCA

Fitness Centre • Group Exercise Classes • Squash Courts • Holiday Programmes • Basketball • Gymnastics • Indoor Soccer • Sports Leagues • Kids’ Birthday Parties & more!

Ph 09 480 7099

YMCA North Shore

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112 thE pumphouSE thEAtRE: What’s on WInd In The WILLoWs “There is nothing — absolutely nothing — half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”

Kenneth Grahame’s beloved children’s classic tale is coming to life at The PumpHouse in a unique outdoor adaptation.

The Wind in the Willows was fi rst published in 1908 and has never been out of print. Grahame’s literary career started relatively late. He fi rst rose through the ranks of The Bank of England, achieving the eminent position of Secretary before resigning at age 49 to follow his dream of being a full-time writer. The Wind in the Willows was his only major internationally successful work and has been adapted many times over the past 100 years not only for the stage but also for radio, film and television.

The fi rst ever stage adaptation, entitled Toad of Toad Hall, was produced in 1929 at London’s famous Lyric Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue and was written by none other than A.A.Milne of Winnie the Pooh fame. More recently it was announced that Julian Fellowes, the writer behind Downton Abbey, is currently writing a new stage musical version for the Westend.

In Tim Bray’s charming outdoor production the action takes place in various locations in and around The PumpHouse, park and lake with the audience following the actors around scene by scene as the tale unfolds.

Tim Bray Productions has staged Wind in the Willows at The PumpHouse twice previously, in 2005 and 2008 to delighted family audiences. The four year gap between productions should see a new audience of families keen to experience the adventures of Ratty, Mole, Badger, Otter and the inimitable Toad of Toad One-Image.com.

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Photograph by David Rowland,

Marrzipan Drama Classes at The PumpHouse

Marrzipan Drama is bringing its popular school holiday workshops and after school program to The PumpHouse Theatre.

Commencing April, school holiday workshops in Acting, Speech & Drama will be available for 6-10 year olds and for 11-15 year olds Commencing Term 2, after school and Saturday classes in Acting, Speech & Drama will be available for 11-15 year olds Visit www.marrzipandrama.co.nz for more information or email/call to secure your child’s space.

Ph 09 215 8833 or 0211 904 303 info@marrzipandrama.co.nz Perform in a real theatre with Marrzipan Drama

www.marrzipandrama.co.nz

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Sadly for Kenneth Grahame his only child Alastair, whose outgoing personality was the inspiration for the character Mr.Toad, committed suicide at the age of 20 leaving the writer with no descendents to inherit his literary estate.

Upon his own death Grahame created a remarkably generous legacy by bequeathing all royalties from The Wind in the Willows to Oxford University’s 400-year-old Bodleian Library, enabling the institution to purchase and preserve many more literary works for future generations.

mARRzIPAn dRAmA cLAsses AT The PumPhouse The PumpHouse is delighted to welcome children’s drama teacher Davina Marr and her team from Marrzipan Drama to the theatre. Over the years The PumpHouse has fi elded regular enquiries from parents about drama classes for children. At the same time as part of its youth development initiative, The PumpHouse has been seeking to involve children aged from 11 to 15 with the theatre venue. Because of her existing ties with schools in The PumpHouse’s local community, Davina Marr, director of Marrzipan Drama was invited to meet with PumpHouse management with a view to adapt her programs to an older age group for classes at The PumpHouse.

The fi rst term of 2011 saw Marrzipan Drama providing after school programs and holiday programs in two schools on the North Shore – Takapuna Primary in Takapuna, and St Leo’s in Devonport. Word was quick to spread among parents and schools and now Marrzipan Drama is in its second year with four teachers delivering programs in over 15 schools.

Marrzipan will launch two fun programs for children and teens in April – Holiday Workshops and After School Drama Classes.

The 3-day Holiday Workshops allow children to explore all areas of staging a production including: devising a script, rehearsing, directing, designing costumes, set and lighting as well as performing in a real theatre.

The fi rst Holiday Workshop will take place from Tuesday 10th to Thursday 12th April, 10am-4pm with casts split into 2 age groups, 6-10 year olds, and 11-15 year olds.

At the end of the 3-day workshop, friends and family will be able to watch the performances that the Marrzipan Drama casts have created.

Marrzipan’s After School Program at The PumpHouse commences in term two for the 11-15 years age group. See advert on this page.

noRTh shoRe PeRfoRmIng ARTs comPeTITIons 2012 It’s hard to believe that North Shore Performing Arts Competitions is in its 58th year.

The PumpHouse is honoured to be part of that long and distinguished history. This year NSPAC will stage three competition events on The PumpHouse stage in April and May. The Senior Vocal Competition, The Becroft Grand Aria and the Piano Concerto Final with the piano fi nalists accompanied by the Aotea Youth Symphony Orchestra.

We wish all competitors the very best of luck.

What’s On…

Tim Bray Productions presents Wind in the Willows By Kenneth Grahame April 10th - April 21st. Daily 10.30am & 1pm.

All tickets: $22 no age concessions.

Family pass rate for 4 or more: $19.50 per ticket.

Be in quick to get Earlybird special ticket price of $17.50 for performances on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th April.

The 58th North Shore Performing Arts Competitions 2012 Friday 27 – Sunday 29 April - Senior Vocal Competition.

Sunday 29 April, 2012 - Becroft Grand Opera Aria Final.

Sunday, 27 May, 2012 - Piano Concerto Final.

BooKINGS: Ph 489 8360 or www.pumphouse.co.nz The PumpHouse Theatre (off Manurere Ave) Killarney Park, Takapuna. info@pumphouse.co.nz The PumpHouse acknowledges the support of Pub Charity.

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BAd Boys TAke The WoRLd By sToRm! Rasta Thomas’ Rock the Ballet at Bruce Mason Centre, June 12th-17th Direct from New York and following sell-out seasons in Berlin, Hamburg, Vienna and Frankfurt comes rasta Thomas’ rock the Ballet starring the Bad Boys of Dance – or more precisely, the sensational talents of six Bad Boys and one Pretty Girl!

Set against a backdrop of video projected scenery, the show is exciting, fun, fl eshy, raunchy, powerful and brilliantly entertaining. Founder, director and principal dancer Rasta Thomas describes Rock the Ballet as “a new type of ballet for the 21st century and we are calling it Pop-Ballet”. The Rock the Ballet Company includes the talents of New York Fringe Festival dancer Michael Keefe, Robbie Nicholson from Broadway’s Music Man, awardwinning choreographer and director Adrienne Canterna-Thomas and So You Think You Can Dance US fi nalists Karla Garcia, Jakob Karr, Kameron Bink and Kevin Mylrea.

“Rasta Thomas has enormous talent and undeniable charisma... Excellent dancers...Crowd pleasing.’’ – The New York Times.

“The Bad Boys of Dance strive to free ballet from its prissy aura. The Bad Boys of dance... are proclaiming loud and clear that ballet is sexy, spectacular, and yes, very masculine” – The New Yorker.

“Absolutely dazzling dancing” – Boston Globe.

“The music is great, the dance gives it fresh meaning, amazing skill and passion. They are insanely good dancers.” – Sunday Herald Sun. Don’t miss this limited season at Bruce Mason Centre, June 12th-17th.

Book your tickets today for the best seats in the house. You will want to get up close and be rocked by these Bad Boys!

TICKETS: Adult Evening Performances, from $85; Children, from $70.

Adult Matinee Performances, from $75, Children, from $60.

Visit www.brucemason.co.nz or www.ticketmaster.co.nz

Tickets available from Ticketmaster, or in person from the BMC Box Office. (09) 970 9700 www.ticketmaster.co.nz Ticketing fees may apply

April

Menopause – The Musical School Holiday Fun live on Stage!

In Concert, Friday 27th April, 8pm The Hare & The Tortoise Monday 9th April – Saturday 14th April 10am See what millions of women worldwide have been laughing about for over 10 years! This & 12pm joyful musical parody set to classic tunes from Welcome to the Forever forest home to every animal under the sun.This version of “The Hare the 60s, 70s and 80’s will have the audience and the Tortoise” is a bright, up beat re-telling of cheering and dancing down the aisles.

TICKETS: Adults: A Reserve - $85+ booking fee Aesop’s classic fable.

Tickets: $14 + Booking Fee (Adults at Kids NZ International Comedy Festival prices). Or Pay $25 and attend the Hares Race 5 Star Comedy Showcase on The Shore Day Tea Party (11am Daily) – Join the fun and Saturday 28th April, 7.30pm games in our fully themed party room!

It’s a Shore Thing! Seven International guest comedians kick off the NZ Comedy Festival Patti Austin MC Janey Godley from Scotland; Gordon Monday 9th April 2012, 8pm Award Winning Vocalist Patti Austin in concert 1 Southern (England); The Boy With Tape On His Face (NZL); Stuart Taylor (South Africa); Bill night only in Auckland. Stepping onto the stage Dawes (USA); Chris Cox (England); Andrew of the world-famous Apollo Theater in Harlem O’Neill (England). at age 4, PATTI AUSTIN turned professional at Tickets: $48.50. Students with ID & Groups 5. The goddaughter of Quincy Jones and Dinah $44.50 + booking fees Washington produced chart topping hits ‘Baby, Come to Me’ and duets with Michael Jackson, George Benson and Luther Vandross. Nominated NBr NZ opera & Bruce Mason Centre Present Wonderful Women nine times for a Grammy Award, in 2008 her Sunday 29th April, 2.30PM record Avant Gershwin received the coveted Whether your penchant is for the good girls or Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album. bad girls of opera. This is the 2nd event in the Tickets: Adults $79+ booking fee 2012 Opera Series. As the perfect foil to The Student $59 + booking fee NBR New Zealand Opera’s male-dominated cast for Rigoletto (on stage June 2012), come and be The Meridian Season steeped in the sweeter sonorities of some of the of Angelina Ballerina’s Big Audition Company’s fi nest female singers. Whether your Sunday 15th April, 3pm & 6.30pm Angelina Ballerina performed by The Royal New penchant is for the good girls or bad girls of Zealand Ballet. Tickets: Premium Adults $35.00 opera, it’ll be an entertaining concert either way!

TICKETS: Adults $ 20.00 + booking fee; A reserve $25.00+ booking fee.

Child Premium $35.00 + booking fee; A Reserve Child U18 $ 14.00; Senior $ 17.00 + booking fee $25.00 + booking fee Morning Melodies – The royal NZ Navy Band Monday 23rd April, 11am Tickets available from the Ticketmaster Box office 1 month prior to event.

Ticket Price: $4.00

Morning Melodies – Corelli School of the Arts Monday 30th April, 11am Tickets available from the Ticketmaster Box office 1 month prior to event.

Ticket Price: $4.00

COMPETITION! Who is the Principal dancer in Rock the Ballet?

Channel Magazine has one VIP pass and three double passes – which gets you drinks, nibbles and a chance to meet the cast – plus two double passes to the show to give away.

To win, simply answer the question above and send your answer in to competition@channelmag.co.nz Entries must be in by April 20th.

may

Miriam Margolyes - Dickens Women Friday 4th, Saturday 5th May 8pm.

Matinee Saturday 5th 2pm; and Sunday 6th 4pm.

Following sell out performances in 2007, BAFTA®-award winning actress Miriam Margolyes returns to New Zealand for an encore national tour of her one-woman tour-de-force, Dickens’ Women.

Tickets: Adults: $79.00/Students: $39.00 Concessions: $69.00 (Senior Citizens over 65 and Adult Groups 8+). Matinee Pricing: Adults: $74.00/Students: $34.00. Concessions: $64.00 (Senior Citizens over 65 and Adult Groups 8+) Morning Melodies – The royal New Zealand Airforce Band Monday 7th May, 11am Tickets available from the Ticketmaster Box office 1 month prior to event.

Ticket Price: $4.00 NZ International Comedy Festival The Boy with Tape on his Face – More Tape!

Tuesday 8th May @ 8pm A Brand New Show. He’s NZ’s new international success story, sold out in 2011, back with a brand new show at the 2012. The Boy has had a huge year since his sold out season here in the 2011 festival. He was the fi rst NZ comedian to participate in a Royal Variety Performance in Dec 2011. He performed in The 1st Comedy Proms at the Royal Albert Hall backed by a 50 piece orchestra followed by a sellout Edinburgh Fringe season and a national tour of the UK. Tickets: Adults $32.00 + booking fee NZ International Comedy Festival The Big Show on the Shore Friday 11th May @ 8.30pm An International Comedy Showcase. That’s ‘The Big Show on the Shore’ – the ideal comedy festival party! Since 2005 ‘THE BIG SHOW’ has

become one of the most popular shows in the annual NZ International Comedy Festival.

In 2012 ‘The Big Show’ comes to the North Shore for the fi rst time – featuring 6 world class comedians.

TICKETS: Adults: $47.50. Students (with ID), Groups 10+ : $42.50 + booking fee ASo Free Family Concert Sunday 13th May @ 2.30pm “rhapsody in Blue” Featuring works by Gershwin, Dvorak & Duke Ellington. A concert featuring the Gershwin classic Rhapsody in Blue, along with other popular orchestra favourites from the Americas. Including Symphony No.9 “New World” Movement 1 by Dvorak; Danzon No.2

by Marquez and a Duke Ellington Medley.

Tina Kim, Piano & Peter Thomas, Conductor.

For more information: www.aucklandsymphony.co.nz Tickets: Free of charge. Tickets available from the 30th April 2012. Maximum of 4 tickets per person will be issued. The box office is open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.

NZ International Comedy Festival South Africa Stands UP Stuart Taylor & Urzila Carslon Monday 14th May, 7.30pm South African comedian and television personality Stuart Taylor will be blazing a trail to New Zealand when he joins local ex-pat, Urzila Carlson for their double feature show TICKETS: Adult: $39.00. Senior/Students (with ID) Groups 10+ : $34.00 Morning Melodies – Epsom Girls Grammar School.

Monday 28th May, 11am Tickets available from the Ticketmaster box office one month prior to the event. Ticket Price: $4

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BIg monTh of evenTs at Mairangi Arts Centre This month promises to be an exciting one at the Mairangi Arts Centre with two interesting, greatly contrasting exhibitions in the gallery and a busy schedule for the children’s school holiday and adults/children’s/teen’s term art class programmes.

EXHIBITIoNS INSIDEoUT 3: 1st-18th April At the beginning of April the centre’s annual ‘Insideout 3’ exhibition of artwork created by prisoners in Auckland and Ngawha correctional facilities through the ‘Art in Prisons Programme’ will be on display.

Prisoners participating in the programme receive tuition from practising artists who teach them art skills as part of the rehabilitation process. This year’s exhibition will feature a range of paintings, drawings and carvings with Maori or Pacifi c themes but there will also be contemporary artworks as well. Most of the work will be available for purchase and a donation to a charity will be made from sales proceeds.

(The exhibition will be open 7 days 9.30am-4pm with the exception of Easter 6, 8 & 9 Apr) IMAGES oF ArCHITECTUrE: opens 5pm Tues 24th April, 26th Apr-5th May This year’s Images of Architecture exhibition will focus on the beautiful old buildings of Devonport. Artists and architects will vie for prizes for the best painting or drawing in the display.

ArT ClASSES School Holiday Programme: 10th-20th April Mairangi Arts Centre’s popular school holiday programme will offer a range of two hour and all day classes in painting, drawing, clay (hand building and on the wheel) and mixed media. The classes are designed to be both fun and educational and range from drawing maps, making an animal cushion, having a go on the potter’s wheel and making paper puppets through to creating clay hot chocolate mugs, photography and environmentally friendly art to name but a few of the options available. The full programme may be viewed on www. mairangiarts.co.nz with online booking available for your convenience or call the centre ph.478-2237 for a brochure.

Term Two Art Classes Mairangi Arts Centre has an extensive range of art classes available for everyone during term time. The programme caters for all ages and all levels of ability so even if you have never picked up a paint brush before there is no need to feel nervous about giving art a try.

The centre’s friendly tutors will encourage and guide you. Bookings are now open for term two and the full programme can be viewed on the centre’s website. You may prefer to call the centre to have a chat to fi nd out more information and work out the best class for you. Your enquiries are always welcome.

Mairangi Arts Centre: 20 Hastings Rd, Mairangi Bay. Ph.478-2237, Mon-Sat 9.30am-4pm, www.mairangiarts.co.nz, email: mairangiartscentre@xtra.co.nz.

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School Holidays – Fun for the Whole family

LAke house ARTs fesTIvAL 2012 The April School Holiday programme for children aged 5 years and up will commence after the Easter weekend starting on Tuesday 10 April, through the Arts Festival 13-15 April and ending on Friday 20 April. The theme is “Mythical, Magical Mysteries” and classes include building a clay flying dragon, unicorn, Cyclops or a potions cup, crafting a royal Crown out of cardboard, embellished with sequins, gemstones and metallic paint. There is more traditional drawing and painting classes as well as designing a storytelling tree, constructing an enchanted dream-catcher or crafting a Magical Wand.

Lake House Arts Centre is defi nitely the destination to visit over three days in April 13 -15 with “Art in Action” daily from 10am -4pm. The grounds, studios and artists in residence will be involved in the fi rst ever Lake House Arts Festival, focusing on workshops, demonstrations, talks and activities by established artists in a variety of art mediums for the absolute novice to the highly skilled artist. Billie Harbidge’s entry in the 2011 World of Wearable Arts was a wild mass of colour and contours, buttons, lace, trinkets, baubles and beads. You will get to meet him

Art in Action Workshops and Demonstrations in Wood carving Oamaru stone Mosaics Raku Ceramics Textile art Mixed media Painting

Live

at a two-hour workshop on Friday 13 April and learn a few of Billie’s textile tips.

If you have ever wondered what oil and egg Tempera painting is? Maurice van Cooten is running a one day workshop on Saturday 14 April demonstrating the techniques of this permanent fast-drying painting medium consisting of coloured pigment with a water soluble binder, its application to three different backings, preparation of grounds, tempera binding recipes and painting with powder pigments. Over the three days there will be live entertainment by buskers, performers and musicians from our local community. Don’t miss out on this fabulous event, come rain or shine there will be a buzz of creative energy and activities.

For more information about the Lake House Arts Festival and to view a detailed event programme or School Holiday Arts programme please contact Event Manager Kim Boyd, email manager@lakehousearts.org.nz Visit the website: www.lakehousearts.org.nz

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ReAR vIsIon – 6 artists looking back Another new month means another changeover of great exhibitions at Northart.

Rear Vision – 6 artists looking back, highlights the work of painters Garry Currin, Robert Ellis, Ross Ritchie, Simon McIntyre, Frank van Schaik and Alistair Nisbet-Smith, all of whom are highly regarded artists on a local and even national scene. Ellis and Ritchie, for example, have works currently on show in the superb new hanging of the recently refurbished Auckland Art Gallery.

Each artist is showing up to seven works, some painted as long ago as the 1960s and as recently as mid 2000s, affording viewers a rare opportunity to see the development of individual painters styles, subjects and often complex but fascinating artistic concerns. If you have any interest in painting at all, then this is the show for you.

Rear Vision closes on April 15th and there will be an informal get “Meet the artists” and a closing party starting at 2pm on that day. Members of the public are welcome to come along and the artists will talk a little about their work and respond to questions.

Some of the works in Rear Vision are huge up to two metres high and even wider than that meaning to have enough space to do the works justice we installed it across all gallery spaces.

Art on a Plate Exhibitions opening later in the month are smaller and more intimate. Third

Course. Art on a Plate, in galleries 4 and 5, opens on 23th April.

It is a novel and fun exhibition – Northart artists paint, print and collage onto china plates rather than canvases, which are then hung on the wall.

All works will be for sale at realistic prices, so the show is a great chance for visitors to purchase something that little bit different and affordable. The exhibition will continue until Sunday, 13th May, purchased works must remain in the gallery for the duration of the exhibition.

Paul Blanchard, Karl Amundsen and Anna Hollings On over the same period in Northart’s other galleries will host three solo shows by emerging artists Paul Blanchard, Karl Amundsen and Anna Hollings.

All are painters and while Karl and Anna have exhibited consistently over the past decade or so, this is Paul’s fi rst ever exhibition. He and Karl are fi gurative painters, Anna a landscape painter. An illustrated essay on the three artists, written by arts writer and critic Warwick Brown will be available for a small fee.

Northart window displays There will also be new works in the Northart window displays. Featured will be pottery by North Shore ceramicists, Campbell Hegan, Peter Collis, Peter Shearer and Merilyn Wisemann.

Do come along and make the most of a stimulating season of exhibitions at Northart.

Northart, Norman King Square, Ernie Mays Street, Northcote Shopping Centre Phone 09 480 9633 northart@ihug.co.nz www.northart.co.nz Northart is supported by Auckland Council and the Birkenhead Licensing Trust and is open 10am – 4pm daily, evening viewings by arrangement. Admission is free.

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The printing presses are now running night and day at the major Central Banks around the world, including the US Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan, Swiss National Bank and the Bank of England. But it’s the European Central Bank that really has the punch bowl out, with “Super” Mario Draghi agreeing to another €500billion of Long Term Refinancing Operation or LTROs. Essentially the ECB lends money to European Banks at 1% interest and the banks can pledge any asset they like as security. Including Italian and Spanish Bonds. So they borrow money at 1% and buy Euro Periphery Bonds at 5%, not a bad deal. Awash Europe with liquidity and bring down bond yields - smart move or madness? The long term consequences of this are still unknown, but in the short term this is proving to be the panacea required to calm jittery global markets, that have been worried about a second credit crunch in Europe set off by Greece.

In most western countries around the world Governments are currently engaged in “austerity” whereby public sector spending is cut and taxes like GST are raised in an effort to reduce debt. Combine this with households, which are also trying to de-leverage and you have a recipe for low growth – that’s why the recovery since the 2008-2009 recession has been so anaemic. The only lever left to pull is monetary policy. Monetary policy is the domain of Central Banks and they have the ability to influence or control inflation, interest rates, exchange rates and therefore to a lesser extent growth. Currently the Central Banks have loose monetary policy, setting interest rates as low as possible. This is to offset public spending cuts and consumer de-leveraging. So far its working, but Central Banks can only do so much.

In New Zealand with interest rates continuing to fall, we are all being forced to get out there and consume, borrow, invest and restart business activity. However, the recovery continues to be plagued with shocks and volatility. Just like the Christchurch rebuild – it will happen, sometimes these things just take time.

In summary, for all the Euro critics and cynics out there, let’s not forget that this is the best Germany we have had in modern times. They are peaceful, prosperous and provide the world with fantastic high quality products such as AEG, BMW, SEIMANS, even ADIDAS. The big picture story for the Euro area economy for 2012 is that Germany, which is in great structural shape and has a large industrial/exporting base (so is a big beneficiary of healthy global demand), is going to pull the regional economy forward despite the drag from the deadweight anchor of the periphery. Like a giant cog in the middle of a complex machine it will slowly but surely get the other smaller cogs around it whirring. For New Zealand, as interest rates continue to fall, this will slowly but surely provide the kindling to start the fire of growth again. Confidence when that returns will provide the match.

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This regular column is provided by Tammy McLeod (BA LLB), a partner at Davenports Harbour Lawyers. Tammy leads the Davenports Harbour Trust Team and enjoys providing clients with advice and assistance on a broad range of issues involving the structuring and establishment of asset plans, interpretation of trust deeds, duties of trustees and the management and administration of trust funds.

Tracey, Dave&BEN

Tammy McLeod.

Tracey was only young when she met Dave. He was the best friend of her best friend’s brother. They started out going to the movies and quickly the relationship progressed. Despite the protestations of her parents, Tracey and Dave married a year after going on their first date. Tracey’s parents thought she was too young, but Tracey knew Dave was the one.

Shortly after getting married, Tracey fell pregnant with their first baby. Tracey and Dave decided to buy a house and at the same time, signed wills, leaving all of their assets to each other. Tracey gave up work and was very excited to be a stay at home mum to baby Ben. When Ben was only a year old, Tracey noticed that Dave was starting to work longer and longer hours. He was rarely home to help get Ben ready for bed and even in the weekends, Tracey and Ben were usually at home by themselves as Dave spent more and more time at the rugby clubrooms with his mates. Ben was only 15 months old when Dave told Tracey that he had fallen in love with someone else and was moving to Hamilton to be with her. Tracey was devastated – how could it all have gone so wrong so quickly? At least she still had little Ben to look after.

Dave did move to Hamilton and even though it wasn’t that far away, he only saw little Ben once a month. In fact as time moved on and Dave moved on, starting another family with the woman he had left Tracey for, Dave saw Ben less and less.

In the meantime with the help of a loving extended family, Tracey got back on her feet, went to university and trained as a nurse and bought her and Ben a lovely little house to live in.

When Ben was eight years old, Tracey was driving home after a night shift, fell asleep at the wheel and crashed her car. Tragically she was killed instantly. After the funeral when Tracey’s parents were sorting out her affairs, they came across her will. It was the will she had made just after she got pregnant with Ben, leaving everything to Dave. Tracey and Dave had never divorced meaning that as she hadn’t made a new will after they separated, all of her assets, including her house and the life insurance policy she had taken out still went to Dave. If only Tracey had taken legal advice after their separation and made a new will, Tracey’s assets would have gone to Ben. To ensure you don’t make a similar mistake contact: Tammy McLeod, Email: tammy.mcleod@davenportsharbour.co.nz or visit: www.davenportsharbour.co.nz

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118 CARING FoR youR CAR: with Car-Fe Rob Bonnici is the Car Guy. Rob lives, eats and breathes car cleaning products and services. Having a background in chemicals, car cleaning products and now owning a 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 provides 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.

cAR WAx oR PoLIsh? The most common question I get asked is “What is the difference between car wax and car polish?” The simple answer is have you ever held a flame to wax?

Here is some basic information that should help you decide between a wax or a polish application for your car.

BAsIc fAcTs ABouT WAx: 1: P oor resistance to heat: If your car is parked outside during work hours, your wax will deteriorate within one to two weeks during summer and a quality product may last a month.

2: Poor resistance to acid: Acid is found in our rain fall, bore water and also in bird droppings which affects us daily when our cars are not under cover.

Should your car ever get egged, the egg white also eats through wax.

3: Poor resistance to U.V: During the summer period, waxes break down quickly and our cars coating’s, like our skin, does get sunburnt.

UV and hot and cold water.

How long will a polish last? I get asked this every day at the car wash. The answer...

Again it depends on a number of circumstances.

Lets generalise and say approximately four to six months.

Example of damaged caused from not enough protection (left) and the same vehicle after a full cut and Polish (right). At this point a full machine cut and polish is needed a wax or polish can’t help this one!

Remember, there are a lot of products on the market.

If you garage your car and wash it on a regular basis The first thing to identify is:- Am I dealing with a car and you don’t leave it parked outside during its younger than fi ve years? Has it been well maintained? daytime life or left parked within 100 metres to the Or am I dealing with an oxidised car or a car older spray zone of a beach, you can expect to get four to than fi ve years with little maintenance? This will guide six months out of a polish application. Any of these the supplier into giving you the right product. factors will have a negative effect on the longevity of your polish job.

As a basic rule, wax your car if you are selling it or if Contact Rob Bonnici at Carfe Takapuna or via Email: it’s being used in a wedding on the weekend. Polish Carfe.takapuna@xtra.co.nz or Phone 488-7000. your car if you are looking to provide extra protection BAsIc fAcTs ABouT cAR PoLIshes: to your cars painted surface.

1: All quality polishes contain a wax, sometimes I recommend always canuba (natural wax) and sometimes synthetic. polishing as we come out 2: All quality polishes also contain resins to help of Spring into Summer the wax adhere to your cars surface. They also and at the end of Summer contain various chemicals to aid with the shine. entering into Autumn. This Sometimes silicones are added to enhance the shine. Let’s talk about resins – you could compare provides your baby with these to finger nail polish. If your finger nail polish the ultimate protection.

If you are unable to polish had no resins, it would act a lot like a wax look your car yourself, contact great but at the first point of contact it would rub me to advise the best off.

3: Quality polishes have a higher resistance to Acids, package for your car.

In need of a polish (example left). A polished car always looks its best and protects your asset (right).

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EduCAtIoN: Westlake Girls high School

The future looks bright for tennis at Westlake Girls with the soon to be completed covered courts complex of six tennis and four netball courts will ensuring tennis players are able to train on site without weather disruption. These are artists impressions of the new complex.

WesTLAke gIRLs claim prestigious Tennis shield Westlake Girls High School recently dominated the Auckland Secondary Schools Tennis Champion of Champions Tournament.

Held over three days, Westlake Girls students made all six girls fi nals winning four of them and claiming the sought after James Aitkenhead Shield for gaining the greatest number of points in the girl’s competition. This is the first time Westlake Girls have won this shield since its inception in 1976.

The team was led by Year 13 student Danielle Feneridis who defended her senior girl’s singles title then joined Jana Stanojevic to win the senior girls doubles title.

Rosie Cheng won the intermediate girls singles title then joined Caitlin Beazley to win the intermediate girls doubles titles.

The junior girls of Lauren Alter and Claudia Maddren teamed up for the doubles where they were runners up in a hard fought three set match, Lauren was also the runner up in the junior girls singles.

Westlake Girls now turn their attention to the National Secondary Schools Tennis Teams Finals at the end of March where they will be aiming to continue their current success.

WesTLAke AT PoLyfesT 2012 Westlake’s combined Westlake’s Kapa Haka o Ururoto group Girls and Boys Schools performing at Polyfest 201 2.

Kapa Haka group, Kapa Haka o Ururoto, performed at 2012 Polyfest and came 10th in the second division competition.

This year fronted by female Kaitiaki Teagan Rei (Ng� Rauru) and male Kaitiaki Reuben Aubrey (Te Arawa) the group performed well, especially in the poi, and wearing the new harakeke costume resplendent in Westlake’s red and green colours. Thank you to the 70 strong support crew who showed great vocal support. Westlake will be looking to recruit more students into this group in the future to increase our chances of gaining on 10th place in the future.

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The Champion WGHS Tennis Team with the James Aitkenhead Shield.

fouR medALs AT RoWIng chAmPIonshIPs Westlake Girls High School claimed four medals at the North Island Secondary School rowing Championships at lake Karapiro.

The Girls under-15 coxed four of Holly Ellett, Sian Anderson, Cait Dowden, Courtney McCormick and Charlotte Rankin won the Gold medal, these girls then teamed up with Adelia Bolam, Teigan Frazer-Bristow, Jen Gale and Catriona Stanton to win the Silver medal in the Girls under-15 coxed eight.

The Girls under-16 coxed eight of Taryn Abel, Grace Howard, Kirsty Gemmell, Jessica Remmington, Poppy Logan, Olivia Taufa, Lily Maber, Sasha Ballantyne and Madison Seymour won the Silver medal and the Girls under-17 coxed eight of Grace Howard, Ella Madsen-Reid, Molly Dagger, Maddie Dobier, Jessica Remmington, Poppy Logan, Georgia Gilbert, Kirsty Gemmell and Danielle Schofi eld won the Bronze medal.

The rowing squad now turn their attention to the Maadi Cup in Twizel at the end of March.

Westlake’s Gold Medal winning Girls under-15 coxed four crew with Principal Roz Mexted at Lake Karapiro.

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Petra Bullock.

Petra Bullock.

InTo The Top Ten Musician, singer and song writer, Petra Bullock, Year 13 at Takapuna Grammar School, is in the final ten for the 2012 london olympics Songwriting Competition with her inspirational and patriotic song ‘Do You Feel Alive’. Petra wrote, recorded and sent away ‘Do You Feel Alive’ all in one day.

The decision to select the winner will be made after on-line voting finishes. The winner of this competition will have their song played as the New Zealand song for the London Olympics later this year.

Petra is not resting on her laurels, completing her fi rst full-length music

video that captures a fun and blissful New Zealand summer. Petra’s close friend Harriett Maire began fi lming the music video to ‘Take It All Away’ last year, and is just putting the fi nal touches on it.

Petra was also given an amazing opportunity, recently, to perform live on bFM Radio with guitarist Liam Jaques. The two songs Petra performed on bFM were ‘She’s Not Innocent’ and ‘Daddy Come Home’. To view the video search ‘Petra Bullock live at bFM’ on YouTube.

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The 2012 schoLARs’ AssemBLy This special assembly is to recognise those students who have achieved outstanding results through hard work and determination. In the past these fi rst two awards – Dux and Proxime Accessit – have been awarded at the Senior Prize Giving Assembly. However, for 2011 the decision was postponed until after the external examination results became available.

Mark Bekhit (Dux) Scholarship Award; Scholarship in Physics; Scholarship in Statistics and Modelling; Scholarship in Mathematics with Calculus; Outstanding Scholarship in Chemistry; Four Grade A* in A Level.

Timothy resnick (Proxime Accessit) Scholarship Award; Scholarship in Technology; Scholarship in Statistics and Modelling; Scholarship in Mathematics with Calculus; Outstanding Scholarship in Physics; Top in New Zealand in A Level Computing; Three Grade A* and One Grade A in A Level.

Mark Bekhit.

Timothy Resnick.

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Australian Maths Olympiad George is in Form 4 and is in the Academic Institute.

Last year, he was invited to sit the Australian Maths Olympiad for senior school students in Australia.

George has won a Silver certificate - only a handful of students in NZ achieve this level, and George is, by some distance, the youngest student to do so. For this, he received a scholars’ badge at Assembly for being possibly the best mathematician in his age group in the country.

George Han.

WHBS New Zealand Scholars: Jonathan Wong; Sunny Wu; Joshua Suyker; Thomas Atkins; Ben Reynolds; Matthew Fouhy; Michelangelo Bisquera; Yuan Mai; Tae Gon Yoo; Sam Viskovich; Matthew Tier; Jae Ha Lee; Jefferson Wong; Prasad Ravi; Matthew Lie; James Rankin; Jesse Medcalf; Max Gong; Joshua Chang; Brian Ok.

Westlakers recognised as Distinguished Alumni Of the fi ve alumni being recognised as 2012 Distinguished Alumni of University of Auckland, two of them are Westlakers: Professor Charles Alcock (WBHS 1965-1968) – Director of the Harvard, Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.

Don McGlashan (WBHS 1972-1975) – celebrated leadsinger of Blam Blam Blam and The Mutton Birds (Anchor Me) and songwriter of several chart-toppers including Bathe in the River (sung by Hollie Smith).

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Captain Robbie O’Donnell on his way to equaling the 1st X1 record for the most centuries.

RoBBIe o’donneLL

stars in 1st X1 Cricket Westlake Boys High School 1st X1 have once again qualifi ed for the Auckland Championship, as the only qualifi ers from the North Shore.

They have also progressed to the semi-fi nals of the Auckland Gillette Cup where they will play against traditional rivals, Kings College.

Undoubtedly, the highlight of the season has been the performances of Captain Robbie O’Donnell, who has scored three centuries this term, in addition to his two previous centuries, thereby equaling the 1st X1 record for the most tons. He also currently holds the 1st X1 record for the highest score in Two Day cricket. He joins an elite group of cricketers, including current Auckland Aces player, Brad Cachopa. Robbie made 126 against St Kentigern College in a Marrayatt Cup game, including 11 fours and one six, for his third century for his school’s 1st X1. He then went on to make 116 (eight fours and one six) against Kelston Boys and his fi fth century (110 not out) in the quarter fi nals of the Auckland Gillette Cup was against St Kent’s. A superb performance by the skipper who is setting a sterling example for the team.

NB: Robbie had just hit his sixth century as this issue went to press.

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WesTLAke Boys house comPeTITIons House Haka Competition 2012 The fi rst inter House event is the traditional House Haka Competition which is an eagerly anticipated calendar event and fiercely contested by all six houses. Congratulations to Pupuke House who have the honour of being the 2012 Haka Champions. Thanks also to parents and care givers who turned out in support. It is always a pleasure to welcome back old boys for this occasion and have them joining in the whole school Haka at the end.

The results are: 1st = Pupuke; 2nd = Smale; 3rd = Hood; 4th = Uroroto; 5th = Murchison; 6th = Stanley.

House Swimming Sports 2012 In a very competitive and exciting Swimming Sports, Pupuke House prevailed under the expert swimming of Max Stroomer and the coordination of House Leader Mr. Karl Jorgensen.

The House Points are as follows: 1st = Pupuke 814; 2nd = Ururoto 757; 3rd = Hood 745; 4th = Smale 661; 5th = Murchison 546; 6th = Stanley 410.

House Athletics Day 2012 1st = Murchison 1042; 2nd = Smale 988; 3rd = Stanley 968; 4th = Ururoto 890; 5th = Hood 889; 6th = Pupuke 859.

Westlake Sports Shorts Westlake Boys Sailing Congratulations to the sailing team that won the Auckland Championships.

420: Sam Schofi eld (team capt) and Finn Gable.

Starling: Sam Wallis, Michael Stern, Alex Peagram and Tom Milne.

Optimist: Josh Handa and Trent McGregor.

Sailboard: Finn Croft (1st in Techno) and Peter Kohut.

Davy, Matthew Cole, Jonathan Zouch.

Winners (Gold) Men’s Club 8+ Eight – Scott Houston, Max Anstis, Cameron Webster, Marty Davenport, Michael Brake, Nat Davy, Hayden Ellis, Matthew Cole, Jonathan Zouch.

Junior Tall Blacks As a school, we will be represented exceptionally well in the team that will travel to Germany/China in April for the World Championships. Current students Alex Talma, Tai Webster and Geoff Heather (pictured right) made the fi nal 10, as did ex-students Aramis Dennan and Ana Haku.

Beach Volleyball Congratulations to Manaia Harris and Max Longdill (pictured right) who are NZ Schools Champions after winning Gold in the Senior Boys Beach Volleyball at Mount Manganui.

Westlake Boys High School rowing Congratulations to the Rowers on winning so many medals at the Auckland and North Island Championships Head of Harbour (Auckland Championships, lake Pupuke, 11th Feb) Winners Boys U18 2 Pair – Nat Davy and Hayden Ellis Winners Boys U18 4+ Four – Max Anstis, Cameron Webster, Marty Davenport, Michael Brake, Jonathan Zouch.

Winners Boys U18 8+ Eight – Scott Houston, Max Anstis, Cameron Webster, Marty Davenport, Michael Brake, Nat Davy, Hayden Ellis, Matthew Cole, Jonathan Zouch.

Winners Boys U16 8+ Eight – Ben Partridge, Elliot Nuttel, Olly Howard, Jack Smith, Callum Blackburn, Jung-Hyun Lee, Brendan Herbst, Douglas Burfoot, Tamati Munroe.

North Island Club Championships (Karapiro, 13th January 2012) Winners (Gold) Men’s Club 4+ Four – Max Anstis, Cameron Webster, Michael Brake, Marty Davenport, Jonathan Zouch.

Runners Up - (Silver) Men’s U19 4+ Four – Scott Houston, Hayden Ellis, Nat

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EduCAtIoN: Kristin School Kristin Camp Week at Turangi’s Outdoor Pursuit Centre.

kRIsTIn cAmP Week

An International Perspective Camp Week at Kristin is one of the biggest student experiences on the calendar and is looked forward to by the 1200 students who simultaneously head out into the mountains, the beaches, the islands or the wilderness. From Year 7 to 13, students are challenged to leave the comforts of home behind, engage with their classmates in challenging activities and to push their own limits in the unique environment of Camp Week.

The excitement and anticipation grows rapidly in the weeks leading up to camp as teachers and students alike rush to get their equipment ready, their groups sorted and the logistical requirements fi nalised. Amongst the frenzy are the international students who are faced with one of the biggest challenges of their time at Kristin. Unlike many Kiwi kids, these visitors have never experienced the outdoors quite like this. Camping, cooking in the open and extreme teambuilding activities become daunting experiences when combined with language barriers and culture shock.

Equipment is the fi rst challenge for these individuals, who fi nd themselves faced with an equipment list that makes little sense to them; thermals and woolly socks in summer, cooking equipment and non-perishable food, sleeping bags, tents, wetsuits and hiking boots. These supplies must be borrowed or sourced from the Kristin community so that by the time they hop on the bus or ferry, everyone is fully equipped and ready to go.

The International Services team knows that the wide eyed, nervous and often shy students, who head off to camp with little understanding of what is in store for them, always arrive back with a new sense of belonging, achievement and stronger bonds with their classmates. The focus on Camp Week at Kristin is about cooperation and, for international students who can struggle with feelings of isolation, this provides the perfect platform for team building and integration into their class groups.

Lotti Wang, a Year 11 stu This year, 41 dent from China (far right), during Kristin international students Camp Week. took part in 15 different camps.

Amongst this group was Yoshi Kawabata, a Year 12 student from Japan who has been at Kristin since the beginning of the term. He spent Camp Week at Turangi’s Outdoor Pursuit Centre. Yoshi was nervous heading in to the experience and unsure of what to expect, but came back with new friends and unforgettable memories.

“I hadn’t been on a week-long camp like this before so I was excited but worried too…I couldn’t believe the things we did. I don’t like heights and when we did the high ropes course I thought it was the sort of thing you should do for punishment – not for fun! Everyone in my group was really encouraging and when I got to the top and it came to jumping off, I did it! I was so proud of myself and thankful to my group for their support too.”

There is a collective benefi t for everyone at Camp Week. Teamwork requires empathy and understanding and for international students the barriers of language and isolation are broken down while friendships and support networks are formed.

By the time everyone returns to school, Kristin has become a more accessible and shared environment for the international students.

Lotti Wang, a Year 11 student from China refl ects on her experience, “When I returned home I was like, ‘wow – no more wet clothes!’ Life is so good with a warm shower and soft bed. This camp made me appreciate my life more. I did things I had never done before like perform in a skit on the last night of camp. Now more people recognise me and I’m feeling happy at school.”

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Robotics at IncrediblEdge.

Nick Egan and Kristin pupils.

International artist and film maker Nick Egan.

creative networks for Kristin Students In this age of social networking, relationships are becoming increasingly important. The old saying, ‘it’s not what you know but who you know’ is evident on a daily basis. More than just contacts and opportunities, networks are becoming more about collaboration and the sharing of ideas.

Two groups of Kristin students – K-Force robotics and Forensics@Kristin have recently experienced the power of creative networks when they were invited to participate in the recent IncrediblEdge summit in Auckland.

A celebration of creativity and innovation, IncrediblEdge brought together 150 individuals from 23 countries. The philosophy of the event is based on the observation that the most creative breakthroughs have been the product of a social environment in which thinkers, entrepreneurs, scientists and artists have stimulated and supported one another to reach new heights. IncrediblEdge was established to bring a brilliant and diverse group of people together from across the globe to encourage collaboration, innovation, bravery and development.

The only student representatives at the event, these two groups of Kristin students had the unique opportunity to demonstrate their work between sessions on the first day of the inaugural summit. It was a hands-on experience for the delegates as they took over the controls of the K-Force robots, built from scratch for the VEX Robotics World Champion tournament.

The scale of the event allowed the students to approach speakers between presentations, and come lunchtime the Kristin representatives were engaged in conversations with Can Yuksel, Lead Effects Artist for DreamWorks Animation, industrial design icon and futurist Ross Stevens, and international artist and film maker Nick Egan.

As well as being a headline speaker at the event, Nick Egan is also fi lming a documentary which follows and investigates the theories of Sir Ken Robinson, the internationally acclaimed creativity expert whose ideas have spurred a revolution in education and a radical re-examination of the entire education process.

After speaking with the Forensics and K-Force Robotics students at IncrediblEdge, Nick made adjustments to his schedule to visit the school a few days later. He wanted to understand more about the type of school environment which supports programmes such as these, and to speak further with the students involved to understand how the environment here at Kristin impacts on their attitudes and development.

During his tour of the school, Nick visited several classes, participated in class discussions and asked students about their work. An energetic and entertaining personality with a wealth of anecdotes and interesting ideas, Nick engaged with everyone from senior musicians to a class of Year 1 students.

He met up with the students from IncrediblEdge in an interview over lunchtime and spoke with them about how they felt about school, their happiness and engagement with their learning, their hopes, dreams and ambitions. He took the time to speak with everyone, making sure that if students had to get to class, he met up with them afterwards to continue the conversation.

It was an honour for the school to host an artist of such calibre, and an opportunity enjoyed by the many students who engaged with Nick in their classrooms, interviews or simply in passing. Following his visit, Nick wrote on the Kristin School Facebook page, “Thanks to a wonderful School [and] brilliant students… I left there a better person!”

For the 16 students who attended IncrediblEdge, the opportunity has already brought inspiration and motivation to their group. Their classmates have had the chance to engage with an international creative icon and the IncrediblEdge delegates have been inspired and entertained by the work of these Kristin students. Events such as this demonstrate the power of collaboration which will play a significant role in the future for these Kristin students as they continue to build their networks.

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kRIsTIn JunIoR BAskeTBALL Kristin’s top Year 4, 5 and 6 Basketball teams had the time of their lives when they went up against the NZ Breakers recently. The Roy Munn Gym was packed with Junior School students as the Kristin teams tagged in and out in a fun match that saw impressive goals coming from both ends of the court.

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coLLege of cAmILLe sTudenT poised for success The world of beauty therapy offers an endless number of exciting opportunities and one International College of Camille student poised for success is 19-year-old roxanne Palmer.

Roxanne is half way through her Beauty Therapist Diploma and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the College of Camille to those looking to train for a career in the exciting beauty therapy industry.

The College of Camille is one of New Zealand’s longest running beauty therapy colleges and their great reputation was one of the reasons why Roxanne decided to study with them.

And the choice to enrol at their Albany campus has been one that she hasn’t regretted! ``The course is challenging, but extremely rewarding,’’ says Roxanne. ``I’ve learnt so much.’’

Ever since she fi rst had her nails done aged nine, the thought of a career in the massage and beauty industry had appealed.

Roxanne describes herself as a ``people-person’’ and loves how clients come to see her feeling stressed and tense and leave with a renewed sense of wellbeing after a massage or beauty treatment.

The staff at the College of Camille are all experienced practitioners who strive to create a positive, interactive atmosphere where students can gain recognised qualifi cations in the beauty industry. ``It’s not just a job for them, they always go the extra mile to help us out and their passion for what they do comes across in the way they teach,’’ says Roxanne. ``They don’t just prepare you for exams, they prepare you for an actual career.’’

If you feel that you would like a career change, need to up-skill or want to make the first step into this exciting industry, call for a free information pack or a tour of either campus.

Full time and part time courses are offered at the Albany and Newmarket campuses.

The next intake is in April and only limited places are available, so hurry to secure your spot!

The Albany campus is at 5 William Pickering Drive, phone 447-1628.

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dAnceR WIns BALLeT honouRs Year 11 Pinehurst College student, Madison Fotti-Knowles has been awarded a place in the highly prestigious royal New Zealand Ballet Mentor Programme.

This programme is a chance for young dancers who are identified as potential future stars to be mentored by a professional dancer within the Royal New Zealand Ballet Corps. Madison will spend time with her Mentor both in Auckland and Wellington, receiving guidance, observing rehearsals and spending time backstage with the Company.

Madison is one of five girls and two boys nationwide to be chosen for this programme and her fi rst training date is this weekend. Her acceptance adds to a very busy extra-curricular schedule for Madison. On top of her heavy ballet commitments, Madison is in the Gym Sport North Harbour Rhythmic Gymnastics Squad and has also recently joined the Pinehurst College debating squad.

We congratulate Madison on her success in maintaining such a balanced variety of extracurricular involvement and look forward to seeing the benefi ts of the Mentor Programme.

PRIme TIme foR Pinehurst Vex Robotics

Many will be familiar with Pinehurst robotics’ 2011 achievements, winning a spot at the world championships in Florida. on a roll, the team aptly named ‘Prime robotics’ have successfully taken out a number of awards this term; including earning a place at the Vex World Championships for the second year running.

Pinehurst’s Prime Robotic s team members Mark Glo ver, Fraser Richardson, Calum Competing in the National Richardson, Joshua Kem p, Weston Cowley and William Championships tournament at the Brown.

TelstraClear Pacifi c Event Centre for their place at the Worlds, Pinehurst Vex team was awarded the Excellence Award for the Middle School Division in recognition for their hard work and consistent level of achievement in monthly scrimmages.

The team also collected two further awards this season. A Community Award, winning a trophy and $500, for bringing members of the community together for the Hobsonville RSA ‘invitational’. Organised by Mark Glover, they invited teams from four schools with the RSA providing a cup and prize money. Mark Glover also won the team further recognition with his Autodesk Inventor entry into the online Autodesk Inventor Challenge. The entry made its way into the top 6 fi nalists in the world. In recognition they were awarded the NZ top entry, winning a certifi cate and cheque for $250 toward parts.

The excellence award entitles the Vex team to a place at the VEX World Competition, held in April at the Anaheim Convention Centre in Los Angeles, where they will compete in the Middle School Division against 160+ schools from around the World.

In the coming weeks, the team will be perfecting the robot design and working on their competition skills. Congratulations and good luck to Pinehurst’s Prime Robotics team members Mark Glover, Fraser Richardson, Calum Richardson, Joshua Kemp, Weston Cowley and William Brown.

Pinehurst is a premier, independent school for students aged 5 to 18, based in Albany on Auckland’s North Shore.

OPEN DAY 13 JUNE

Small class sizes and a total school roll COLLEGE TOUR of only 850 students starts 1:30pm 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.

A global leader in Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), Pinehurst has an extensive academic, sports and arts curriculum, taught by teachers who are focused on achievement and results.

We are proud to have achieved three Top in the Worlds the recent 2011 CIE Exams (AS Design and Technology, IGCSE Enterprise and IGCSE Environmental Management).

For further information, or to book a personalised tour, contact our enrolments manager Heather mills on (09) 414 0960 ext 614.

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cARmeL coLLege recent sporting successes sWImmIng Annika Anderson, Year 9, competed in the recent New Zealand Age Group Swimming competition. She made it into the finals of the following: 50m, 100m, 200m Butterfly. Annika finished fourth in the 50m, fourth in the 100m, fifth in the 200m – with only a fraction of a second between first and fifth places.

She also competed in the Backstroke (50m, 100m, 200m) receiving a Bronze in the 100m and 200m and coming fourth in the 50m.

Annika is ranked in the top fi ve of the 13 year olds in New Zealand, not to mention international entries from New Caledonia and Canada.

Madeleine Dubber, Year 10, competed in the recent Auckland Subdivisional Swimming Championships.

She was fi rst in the heats for 400m Freestyle and 50m Breaststroke, second in the 100m and 200m Breaststroke.

Madeleine then went on to win the 400m Freestyle fi nal and come third in the 100m and 200m Breaststroke finals.

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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Carmel College students entered and did very well in the recent State Beach Series 2011-12 Ocean Swim 1000/1500m.

In the Under 16 Female category Madeleine Dubber was placed fi rst, Holly Lockey (Year 11) placed third and Jaymee McNab (Year 11) placed eigth.

In the overall female placings Madeleine Dubber was placed sixth, Holly Lockey eigth and Jaymee McNab 18th.

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Megan Cox, Year 9, won the High Jump event at the Auckland Athletics Championships.

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Carmel students did very well in this recent event.

Jessie Eichmann, Year 11, ran the 11km stretch from Milford to Devonport and was fi rst female ( and second overall) in the Under 20 group in a time of 59 minutes and 25 seconds.

Jamie Eichmann, Year 9, ran the 6km event from Takapuna to Devonport and came fi rst in the Under 20 group and fi rst overall in a time of 38 minutes and eight seconds.

Kate Eastwood, Year 11, came second in the U20 group and third overall in a time of 44 minutes and 11 seconds.

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Sarah Aschebrock, Year 13, gave an excellent performance at the recent North Island Rowing Championships. In the Under 17 Girls Skulls Sarah came second in the B Final and is now ranked eigth in the North Island. In the Under 18 girls she is now ranked 13th in the North Island.

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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.

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John Key entering the school with Principal Kath Deady and Maggie Barry.

Artists impressions of Carmel College’s Stage 3 Development.

Pm vIsITs cARmeL foR “Turning of the Sod”

John Key “turning the sod” at Carmel College watched from left by local MP Maggie Barry, Carmel Proprietor Board Chairman Tony Harkins, Queena Perry (Head Girl), year eight student Amelia Blackwell and Carla Zatta (Head Girl).

Following Prime Minister John Key turning the first sod of dirt on Friday March 23rd, work is now well under way on the Stage Three Development at Carmel College.

This development is taking place on the south-western corner of the school grounds, where approximately one-third of the school’s buildings have already been demolished to make way for the footprint of Stage Three in Carmel’s Building Development Plan.

Stage One was the Mary Justine Building, a maths and science block opened in 2007. Stage Two, a new Gymnasium opened in 2008.

Stage Three will comprise of; A classroom block to accommodate Music, Drama, Information Technology and Social Sciences; Performing Arts Centre seating 160; Large covered Atrium, providing break-out teaching and social spaces; New Library which is to be built to take advantage of an outlook over Lake Pupuke.

The Proprietor Board of Carmel College is working with JASMAX Architects and Ethos Project Management to bring about a modern learning environment which will be very creative in the possibilities it offers.

The project is being funded by approximately $10 million to be borrowed from ASB – repaid over 10 years; parent contributions; funding from Catholic Education Offi ce, based on attendance dues; roll-based Government funding; fundraising from local community trusts, businesses and individual donations.

Construction got under way in late March with occupation of the buildings expected to be in Term two, 2013.

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Our CHANNEL Building and Home Maintenance column is contributed on a monthly basis by Alex Coburn QPC Builders. Alex and his team are refreshingly energetic and passionate North Shore builders dedicated to delivering the highest quality work that sets them apart . In this column he provides advice on decks.

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Fijian Mahogany

a better alternative to Kwila Although it wasn’t the greatest summer for being outside I’m sure you all had a chance to have a meal or two on the deck. I just finished building my new deck, a little late for Christmas but when summer finally hits I’ll be ready!

As is the case every year we were pretty busy building decks for clients leading up until Christmas. A common question we get asked by our clients is – What’s the best decking to use now?

Our suppliers Carters have just started bringing in a new decking product made from Fijian mahogany. It comes in the 90mm and 140mm wide boards and is a much better alternative to the old Kwila option that we all see so much off.

Kwila prices have hit the roof because of supplies running out and mahogany is almost half the price!

Take a look at this new deck we recently finished on a new home in Parnell. It looks great and it’s one of the only hardwood decking products that is H3 treated for protection. Its can be stained or left to lighten up under the sun like this one.

Feel free to give me a call for any question you may have, Alex Coburn, on 0275362494 or check-out our website www.qpcbuilders.co.nz

Carters... helping North Shore builders source affordable high quality materials.

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bricks and mortar

North Shore Hospital is about to undergo another metamorphosis when construction starts on the $39.4 million Elective Surgery Centre next to the car park building.

Ceremonies to bless the ESC site and turn the first sod were held on February 29.

But Dr John Cullen, the project’s clinical sponsor, says the building will be more than just bricks and mortar. Instead, he says it offers opportunities to look at new ways to train junior doctors, speed up patient flows, cost operations more accurately and increase collegiality between surgeons and anaesthetists.

“There’s more to this than just another hospital. We’re prepared to look at new ways of doing things – it’s not going to be more of the same.”

A 70-strong crowd attended the 10am ground-breaking ceremony, during which Dr Cullen turned the centre’s first sod, alongside chief executive and project sponsor Dr Dale Bramley and Board chair Dr Lester Levy.

In an earlier dawn ceremony a mauri stone was buried below the ESC site to offer protection and energy to the building and those who will work and be treated there.

The Elective Surgery Centre will: • Perform around 6000 elective (non-emergency) operations every year.

• Increase the number of operations at Waitemata DHB by around 1500 a year.

• Have four operating theatres, a post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU), a sterile services unit, 40 inpatient beds, four consulting rooms and two pre-anaesthetic assessment rooms and around 80 staff.

• Cut elective surgery waiting times and healthcare costs.

• Allow Waitemata DHB to do previously outsourced procedures.

technician Dawend Prasad HI-TECH: Medical radiation hine for a chest x-ray. positions the fixed DR mac

Cutting-edge radiography North Shore Hospital now has some of the most up-to-date radiology equipment in the country, thanks to the purchase of four new digital radiography (DR) machines in the past year.

The machines are among the first of their kind in the country.

And they’re speeding up the time it takes to develop x-rays.

Unlike computed radiography (CR), DR sends a digital image wirelessly straight to a computer, so doctors can see it in just a few seconds. Older CR machines project the image on to a plate, which then has to be digitally processed before it’s sent to a computer screen.

The new machines can save up to 15 minutes, which can be critical. “The doctors can see the image as soon as we have taken it, rather than waiting,” says senior medical radiation technician Cathy McManus.

The department has 12 radiology machines in total.

TURF’S UP: Board chairman Lester Levy, ESC clinical sponsor John Cullen and chief executive Dale Bramley turn the first sod.

Teamwork smashes through waiting times Teamwork and cooperation are providing a stunning turnaround in patient care at North Shore Hospital, cutting diagnosis times by up to 80%.

And other New Zealand DHBs want to know how we have done it.

Several departments have worked together to create a new one-stop, nurse-led clinic for diagnosing patients with blood in their urine, or haematuria.

Urologist Madhu Koya had worked in British clinics that diagnose within the day.

But outside Europe, such clinics are rare.

Haematuria can mean cancer, so best practice is to diagnose within 30 days of it appearing. But patients need an ultrasound and cystoscopy (internally viewing the bladder), so here they had several appointments and could wait up to five months for their results. Something had to change.

Madhu says it was “fortuitous” when radiology manager Leith Hart was seconded to urology for a year, making coordination between the two services to establish a onestop clinic so much easier.

The new clinics are led by nurse practitioner Sue Osborne, the only nurse in New Zealand who does cystoscopies.

She takes a patient’s history, then sends them for an ultrasound. Once the ultrasound report is ready, it’s back to Sue for the cystoscopy.

Sue then looks at all the results, forms her opinion and presents it to the urologist for confirmation or otherwise. By the end of the day, the patient knows the diagnosis.

In its first six months, the clinic saw just under 100 patients. “We saw 82 within 30 days, and the longest wait was 44 days,” says Sue. That’s a huge improvement on five months.

Sue says the clinics are a result of a real team approach: “It’s actually a huge number of people working together.”

“We’ve certainly made a big difference,” says Madhu. “We’ve already been asked about it by Christchurch. I think it’s here Nurse practitioner Sue Osborne (left) and sonography to stay.”

team leader Merryn Fairweather are part of a team that has cut waiting times by up to 80%.

For more information visit our website www.waitematadhb.govt.nz

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Accountancy Beyond the numbers with Hayes Knight

Matthew Bellingham

Happy New Year!

Well almost anyway – the new financial year for most businesses kicks off on 1 April so accountants around the country will be rubbing their hands with glee as they start to gear up for their busy period. For the rest of the country though, this date is a long loud groan as we contemplate exciting things such as counting our stock and getting the books together to work out our tax positions.

So, what would happen if we started to think about opportunities that present themselves rather than thinking that year end is just a drag? I for one am in no doubt that 2011/12 has been a difficult year, so with the end in sight I reckon that we’re all on the lookout for ways to reduce the amount of tax we have to pay. If you are remotely interested in paying less tax or getting some tax back, even if you are simply a salary or wage earner then read on.

Unlike previous years, there are unfortunately no tax cuts to look forward to so my advice to small businesses is not to overlook the cash flow benefits that come with deferring their tax obligations. In short, take the pressure off by paying less tax now - enough said.

1. Prepaid expenses. One of the most effective tax deferral strategies is to prepay some expenses, such as insurances and software licences for example, for the following financial year. While there are restrictions on some expenses in terms of the limit that can be claimed businesses should review which expenses can be prepaid and whether they have adequate cash flow to take advantage of this strategy. For individuals, remember you can claim income protection or loss of earnings insurance and get some tax back!

2. File your return on time. We see countless examples of wasted money due to penalties and interest. File your return early and take advantage of a refund if it is due, or at the very least avoid the interest charges. Remember – this also applies to salary and wage earners. Just because you are not required to file a return doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t file a return. Many people are owed tax refunds but they simply fail to file which means it stays in the government coffers. There is no need to go to an accountant or a tax refund specialist – simply go to the IRD website and complete the personal tax summary calculator. Best of all – its free!

3. Ditch the dodgy assets. Assets may be written off and a deduction allowed if:

a. They are no longer in use; and b. Have become redundant with no potential for future use c. The cost of the defunct asset is more than its disposal value.

If you are thinking of the purchasing new assets then hold off until the very last second and you’ll be in a position to claim a whole month’s depreciation. If you are selling an asset and are expecting to make a loss then get rid of it before 31 March. On the other hand if you think there is money to be made on the sale then defer until after 31 March.

4. Bad debt’s redeeming quality. If you have a debtor that goes bad, you are entitled to claim a bad debt deduction. However, to prove that the debt is indeed bad, you must highlight attempts to collect the debt, such as a log of phone calls and sending out demand notices. The status of the debtor can also provide evidence, for example are they in liquidation or receivership?

To claim a tax deduction, any debt must be written off in your accounting system prior to 31 March (if this is your balance date). Adjustment for any GST previously returned to the IRD will also need to be made. If all goes well and some of that debt is recovered, then you must remember to identify that as ‘income.’

5. Give and get back. Two points to note. Firstly, the 5% deduction limit on donations made by companies has been removed and all companies are now eligible for a donation deduction. The amount of the deduction is only limited by the level of the company’s net income. Secondly, wages paid for holidays and bonuses earned during the 2012 year, taken and paid within 63 days i.e. before 2 June 2012, are tax deductible for the 31 March 2012 income tax year. If you are an employee, then the level of donations is only limited by your amount of income so keep all of those receipts for donations $5 and over. There are also some special rules around receipts for Christchurch donations which are a little less onerous. Details are available on the IRD website, or contact your accountant.

6. Ditch the dead weight*. Stock value can have an impact on the taxable profit position of any business. I strongly encourage a physical stock take (as of 31 March). Scrap any obsolete or damaged stock. If it has lost its value then it may only be taking up space. You also have the option with all of your trading to stock to value it at the lower of cost, market, or replacement value. You can make this choice on your stock item by item. You don’t have to use the same method for all of your stock, but you do need the records to prove what you’ve done.

My advice: It’s all about timing. Think about the timing of transactions. Rent, advertising, travel, stationery etc, can all be managed to get the best tax result.

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BODY CORPORATE RULES why worry?

If you live in a multi-unit or multi-storey property the chances are it is a unit titled development. If so, your use of your apartment and the land in the development will be controlled by Body Corporate rules.

Andree Talbot

All existing Body Corporate rules lapse. Under the new Unit Titles Act 2010 (Act) all existing Body Corporate rules will lapse automatically on 1 October 2012 and new statutory rules will govern the relationship between owners and Body Corporate, your committee structure, meetings and voting. The Act imposed new rules governing Body Corporate meetings, including proxy and postal voting, and this standardisation should make it easier for you (and potential purchasers of your Unit) to understand and take part in the decision-making processes for your development.

Aside from these procedural matters however, the Act provides a very limited number of operational rules governing such things as how apartment owners and occupiers can use and enjoy their apartment and the common property. If nothing more is done, these default rules will apply. While the default rules may possibly be sufficient for developments with 2 or 3 units only, they are definitely not appropriate for anything larger or more sophisticated. We therefore recommend that Bodies Corporate adopt new rules to suit their particular circumstances.

Why tailor your rules? You can choose to tailor your rules to best suit your development – the default rules are not a “one size fits all” solution. Remember that, without controls in your rules, the only limits on activities within your development are likely to be those set out in your District Plan. Typical examples of issues Body Corporate rules can address include: 1. P rohibitions on certain uses - An example of this is that a retail development might prohibit panelbeaters or car repair shops which would be inconsistent with the type of development you and other owners are trying to create;

2. C ontrolling the living environment in your development by prohibiting certain types of pets or requiring that residents don’t hang laundry out on balconies; and 3. In a residential or mixed-use development (such as apartments, or apartments over retail space), a prohibition on activities the owners agree are inappropriate, such as brothels, massage parlours or “adult” stores.

So, while the default rules of the Act will standardise meeting procedures and voting rights, more detailed operational rules are likely to be required for all but the simplest developments.

What can you do? You and your Body Corporate should consider whether the default operational rules in the new Act meet the needs of your development. If you decide they do not, you will need to consider additional rules. Once prepared, your proposed rules will need to be checked with your lawyer to ensure they are not inconsistent with the Act and deal with allowed matters (such as control, use or enjoyment of your Unit or the common property of your development). The Body Corporate will then need to meet and approve the rules by way of a simple majority vote (an ordinary resolution). Approved rules will then be registered with Land Information New Zealand. New operational rules must be adopted and registered by 1 October 2012 otherwise the default rules will apply.

Start thinking now about the rules you would like to control your development – talk to your Body Corporate Management Company (if you have one) and your neighbours within your development, and seek expert advice early.

Andree Talbot is a Solicitor Preparing and agreeing rules, in Simpson Western’s Takapuna their adoption by resolution, and office, specialising in commercial property and leasing issues. registering the changes is a process that may take a little time - 1 October www.simpsonwestern.co.nz will soon be upon us!

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When Alan isn’t building computers or playing lawn bowls, you’ll find him in The Poynton’s blokes shed.

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Alan Nicholson is an ordinary person living an extraordinary lifestyle. He firmly believes his new residence, at The Poynton, is better than living in a five star hotel.

“This place is for living,” he says “for enjoying yourself. It’s a place to be happy and as stress free as possible.”

When The Poynton opened in Takapuna in 2009, Alan and partner Angela were the first to move in. They were in their late 60s and had sold a large home with a beautiful view, and some friends just didn’t understand the move.

“But it was exciting for us, we focused on the positives and we told people a large property doesn’t look after you when you get older,” Alan recalls. The move was strategic as he and Angela had to initiate the move of their parents into rest homes and they all had hated it.

“I wanted to choose where I lived in my latter years, and I wasn’t moving to an institution. I just changed my lifestyle,” Alan says.

Alan also recognized as he reached his 60s and 70s that he didn’t feel as able to protect himself and Angela as well as he once could. Maintaining the property, too, was becoming more difficult.

“So I am proactively accepting that, and I’m growing old gracefully, and taking responsibility for myself,” he says.

“I tell my bowling club buddies this is a lifestyle village where I have safety, security and peace of mind.” He even enjoys a garage with 24 hour security.

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I tell my bowling club buddies this is a lifestyle village where I have safety, security and peace of mind.

Alan says he does more outside the village than ever before because he has no gardens to keep and no other worries keeping him too busy to enjoy himself.

A keen computer and internet enthusiast he has all he needs at The Poynton to indulge his hobby – a blokes shed, broadband and plenty of space. Alan has four computers: two proprietary brand desktops, a laptop and another desktop he built himself.

Alan believes they are better off. It is cheaper than living in the suburbs: no rates bills to pay, no building insurance payments, no water bills and no immediate maintenance because everything is brand new.

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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.

Volvo stopover proves we truly are the “City of Sails” It was so wonderful to be on the Harbour last month, to see the farewelling of the Volvo fleet. We certainly have a well behaved, knowledgeable group of recreational boat people in the city, because the crowds to both welcome and farewell didn’t put a foot wrong all day. I was very lucky to be alongside the front runners in a large inflatable boat to see them arrive in Auckland. The first one arriving late Saturday night, and then the rest of the fleet on Sunday afternoon - Auckland at its’ best. The Sunday of the farewell day, there were thousands of people who grabbed vantage points around the harbour and there were hundreds of people on the water – it really is the City of Sails and certainly not the city of containers, as per the proposed expansion plan the Ports of Auckland were hoping to push through.

I was down on Devonport wharf on my way to the city last month and saw the construction of the boardwalk undertaken by Auckland Transport. This is a raised board walk, running over parts of the old concrete wharf in Devonport. I don’t quite know what the reason for this is. Structural reports say this wharf is dangerous due to the corrosion of the hundred year old concrete and reinforcing steel and the structural integrity is deemed dangerous. I can’t see the point in building a boardwalk over a seemingly dangerous structure. The only reason I could see for it being there, would be if the wharf crumbled, pedestrians standing on the wooden boardwalk would have something to hold on to and float to shore on. All I can see is more wasteful spending, and we have been told the price of the structure is $50,000 but I have been told by reliable sources that the cost is closer to $160,000. It is the sort of thing you can do when you are

spending other people’s money.

While we are down at this end of the Peninsula, I cannot believe that they are mooting changing the library in Devonport and spending some $8 million on the change. The Library should not be on that beautiful reserve land.

Imagine walking down Victoria Road and having an unimpeded view of the harbour, instead of having that ugly Library building stuck right there. Yes, we do need a library in Devonport, but I cannot see why it has to be there. It could be transferred to the wharf, upstairs where the restaurants used to be.

While we are on stupid decisions, I think the stupid decision to rebuild Eden Park for the Rugby World Cup would be one of the most monumental ones made, as was spending of millions of dollars on Ericsson Stadium. I think we should draw up a plan now, for an all events stadium in down town Auckland, as was mooted by the Labour Government under Helen Clark, and her sidekick Trevor Mallard. Auckland should have grabbed that opportunity with open arms, but with stupid in fighting between the different factions, we missed out.

Auckland’s heart is downtown, with the Viaduct, the Wynyard Centre and the Maritime Events Centre.

During the Volvo stopover I spent a couple of nights down at the waterfront, with friends from overseas who took part in the race. I don’t believe it is too late to build a Dunedin type covered stadium down there. Get rid of Eden Park and Ericsson Stadium and build a boutique 40,000 covered seat stadium. This could be done for under $300 million as was done in Dunedin. It makes a lot of sense, with all the bars and restaurants so close.

I went to Eden Park recently to watch a Blues Game, and found everything had reverted back to how it used to be. The trains were running late, the traffic control Nazis were out there in full force in their high vis. vests with their ticket machines, and it was a fair walk to the taxi stands at the end of the game. I can’t understand why the taxis and buses can’t be right there, at Eden Park, at the end of the game so the match goers can easily get to their transport home. Scrap Eden Park, it’s a dinosaur of a ground, in the middle of a residential area, that nobody wants there.

While I’m on about the high Vis security brigade that Janet Marshall congregates around sporting events, I couldn’t believe the 09 488 4775 amount of security guards at Seddon Park, in Hamilton 021 684 775 on the opening day of the second test, Black Caps v janet.marshall@colliers.com South Africa. I counted more than 25 high Vis security, checking bags, patrolling gates, checking the outfield Ryan de Zwart – the cost must have been horrific to NZ Cricket – 25 09 488 4789 guys at approximately $50 per hour charged out, this 021 575 001 is something like $12,000 per day for security. It must ryan.dezwart@colliers.com take a lot of cream off the earning ability for the Cricket.

What is it with this country that we need so many high Vis security people to run any kind of event; can we not be trusted to behave ourselves any more? Even the Devonport Ferry has 2 or 3 security people hanging round the wharf, day or night. We are slowly but surely developing into a nation of red cones, high Vis vest wearing security guards watching our every movement in public areas – I’m almost over it.

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oRthodoNtICS: with Bachmann orthodontics

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– it’s never too late to get that winning smile

Thanks to new technology and innovation, a healthy, beautiful smile is attainable at any age. Braces are cool – and not just for kids.

Kiwi adults are quickly catching on to the global trend of straightening their smiles as part of the total body improvement plan. Bachmann Orthodontists in Albany is treating many adults who have discovered it’s never too late to fix those crooked teeth — and with invisible braces it can be done so discreetly, no one will notice.

Orthodontic specialists Claudia and Lutz Bachmann say getting the right treatment will not just give you a confi dent smile and boost your self-esteem, it’s vital for keeping your teeth and gums healthy.

“Adults now can expect to keep their teeth longer and untreated orthodontic problems can get worse. Crooked teeth and a bad bite can contribute to gum disease and bone loss, tooth decay, abnormal wear of the tooth enamel and surfaces, headaches and jaw joint pain,” says Claudia.

After running a highly successful practice in Germany, the Bachmanns have brought their German expertise and precision to Auckland and offer a variety of treatments, using the latest technology and best quality equipment.

“We have a holistic approach,” says Lutz. “ We strive for perfection and excellence, but we also want patients to feel relaxed so we’ve created an environment that’s fun for all ages. Many of our adult patients are parents who

bring their children in for assessment, and then realise there are options for them too. It becomes a family experience.”

For most people, a stunning smile is the most obvious benefi t of orthodontics.

“It gives them more confi dence and enjoyment in life - both socially and in the workplace,” says Claudia.

Some adults are turning to “quick fi x” solutions, such as veneers and dental crowns. Before considering these options, the Bachmanns suggest contacting them for expert advice. Some procedures could mask potentially serious orthodontic issues which, left untreated, could lead to dental decay and periodontal disease.

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Forest hill Milford United Football club: News New look to Senior Squad

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900 playing members create lots of work Website development, funding submissions, gear management, grading players, liaising with Auckland Council and Federation administrators on the ever increasing challenge of meeting facility needs - a huge amount of work goes into getting close to 900 playing members over the white line to start the winter football season.

The knock-on recent success of the All Whites can now be seen filtering through to grassroots football with the continuing roll out of New Zealand Football’s Whole of Football Plan (WOFP).

Our volunteers do a great deal of background work alongside the Club’s Technical Director, Grant Machin and pool of qualified coaches. Getting the right culture is a difficult task, maintaining this even harder, and having stable practices and a creative resource is vital.

Our pool of coaches comes from down the road and across the globe – from Italy, Spain, Hungary, Latvia and the UK. Our training load footprint is close to 1100 ‘pairs of feet’ on a weekly basis once the season is underway.

With the WOFP roll out we’re very much a work in progress, but the Club has experienced some breakthrough achievements recently.

An increasing aim is to provide the necessary tools for players to progress through the NFF Football Talent

Centre, and subsequently New Zealand Football National Talent Centre programmes.

We’ve experience considerable success in this respect in recent seasons in Boys Junior and Youth Football with unrivalled increases in player numbers in NFF programmes. Four Forrest Hill Milford AFC players went on to represent New Zealand at the 2011 Under 17 Men’s World Cup Finals.

Success breeds complexities however and the Club recognises the importance of working beyond our doors to provide best practice for its players.

For example we’ve one Youth boy’s team with players attending seven different schools, most also attending the NFF Federation programme.

Scheduling their commitments effectively is very challenging in their football lives to get the balance right.

Key drivers for 2012 include underpinning the role the Club plays in taking the WOFP blueprint onto the grass, elevating our commitment to Girl’s football, and fostering our relationships with our local schools community.

If you want to keep track of Forrest Hill Milford United’s 2012 journey check out www.forresthillafc.co.nz

Luca Vasori has been coaching at Forrest Hill Milford United for the past seven years and now would like to give something back to the Club he proudly represents by giving the opportunity of eating healthy food to all the kids and parents that come to matches every weekend.

Luca is co-owner of Otello’s, the only company in New Zealand that makes gluten free and preservative free sausages and dry meats using organically certified spices.

Otello’s is launching the 'Feed ‘em' Footy Café at Becroft Park, offering a range of healthy food options – from gluten and preservative free sausages to homemade muffins and scones, fresh fruit and more.

“The aim is to give our members a great selection way below supermarket prices” says Luca. We want to make sure our kids have an healthy bite before and after their games, water and isotonic drinks when required and as importantly enable us to support the Club as monies from will be funnelled back to help fund new gear, equipment, overseas tournaments and anything else necessary to improve our kids experience.

Forrest Hill has always been focused on junior and youth development and with this thought in my mind I decided to add another important 'stepping-stone' to the Club vision and values about kids by adding natural fresh food to our players’ diet. It is all about the kids and enjoying playing well comes from good healthy habits as well as good hard training.”

So folks, leave all the fried stuff and overly processed food to one side and visit 'Feed ‘em' Footy Café every Saturday morning through the season!

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“We’ve had a busier than normal off season,” comments Technical Director, Grant Machin. “We’ve re-signed key players from last season’s campaign, notably ex-pro Ryan Baldacchino, who spent time with EPL Clubs Blackburn and Bolton. We’ve also recruited some new players, as always, season to season we look to freshen up our group. Names to watch include import Baptise Azame, from French semi pro outfit FC Melun, and Eric Jones, who spent time with English Club Chester City before his University studies and before relocating to Auckland was part of the Canterbury United set up.

We’ve also re-shaped how we work as a coaching team. Joe Daw and Tony Parsonage are driving the First and Reserve teams respectfully, Tony replacing Club stalwart, John Pearson, who has chosen to take a well deserved sabbatical. Andy Schmidt and his team at Active return again to provide first class physiotherapy support and Juan Roman Mellado is supporting the boys with match analysis and conditioning expertise.”

Despite an opening day 1-0 defeat to near neighbours Takapuna AFC, Joe Daw is upbeat. “This year we are very much one senior group of presently 36 or so players and staff. There’s plenty of work to be done as we move through the opening few weeks of the season, especially given the playing group has changed significantly from 2011 but the players have responded well so far setting the bar high and we’re all very positive about our prospects for the season.”.

The draw is below. Follow the boys on www.forresthillafc.co.nz

FHMU Division 1 Fixtures 2012 07/04/12 (Sat) Forrest Hill Milford 09/04/12 (Mon) Lynn Avon AFC 15/04/12 (Sun) Forrest Hill Milford 21/04/12 (Sat) Birkenhead Utd 25/04/12 (Wed) Forrest Hill Milford 28/04/12 (Sat) North Force 06/05/12 (Sun) Forrest Hill Milford 18/05/12 (Fri) MT Albert Ponsonby 27/05/12 (Sun) Forrest Hill Milford 02/06/12 (Sat) Forrest Hill Milford 09/06/12 (Sat) Ellerslie AFC 16/06/12 (Sat) Albany Utd 24/06/12 (Sun) Forrest Hill Milford 29/06/12 (Fri) Metro FC 08/07/12 (Sun) Forrest Hill Milford 14/07/12 (Sat) Ngaruawahia AFC 22/07/12 (Sun) Forrest Hill Milford 28/07/12 (Sat) Papatoetoe AFC 05/08/12 (Sun) Forrest Hill Milford 11/08/12 (Sat) Glenfield Rovers AFC

14:45 Becroft Park 1 vs Albany Utd 14:45 Ken Maunder Park 1 vs Forrest Hill Milford 14:45 Becroft Park 1 vs Metro FC 14:45 Shepherds Park 1 vs Forrest Hill Milford 14:45 Becroft Park 1 vs Ngaruawahia AFC 14:45 Tikipunga 1 vs Forrest Hill Milford 14:45 Becroft Park 1 vs Papatoetoe AFC 19:30 Anderson Park 1 vs Forrest Hill Milford 14:45 Becroft Park 1 vs Glenfield Rovers AFC 14:45 Becroft Park 1 vs Takapuna AFC 14:45 Michaels Ave 1 vs Forrest Hill Milford 14:45 Rosedale Park 1 vs Forrest Hill Milford 14:45 Becroft Park 1 vs Lynn Avon AFC 19:30 Phyllis Street 1 vs Forrest Hill Milford 14:45 Becroft Park 1 vs Birkenhead Utd 14:45 Centennial Park 1 vs Forrest Hill Milford 14:45 Becroft Park 1 vs North Force 14:45 Murdoch Park 1 vs Forrest Hill Milford 14:45 Becroft Park 1 vs MT Albert Ponsonby 14:45 McFetridge Park 1 vs Forrest Hill Milford

SPOTLIGHT ON: SeniorNet North Shore 141 The SeniorNet North Shore iPad Workshop.

You CAN teach old dogs new tricks!

SeniorNet North Shore

By Aidan Bennett.

If you believe in the saying that “you can’t teach old dogs new tricks” then this fantastic initiative that we have discovered right here on the North Shore, is going to make you think again. SeniorNet North Shore is aimed at teaching older people how to use computers.

The interesting thing that I discovered when I went along to attend or h Shore Chairman) with Trev Peter Patten (SeniorNet Nort Tutor) prior to a SeniorNet North Shore workshop re Sho h Nort et iorN (Sen Waddel and Joy Frazer the social aspect of the regular sessions. at the St Johns Ambulance Centre in the iPad Workshop.

Lois Kay, the energetic secretary of Shea Terrace, Takapuna in early March, SeniorNet North Shore, was there to is that this group has actually been attend the iPad Workshop. She has been involved for four years around for well over a decade. North and admits to knowing very little about computers when she Shore was the second club founded in New Zealand. They have started – except basic word processing that she did when she over 300 members who take advantage of attending many of was working. She says that SeniorNet has been wonderful, it the numerous sessions held each month. The March schedule is a great place to learn, and everybody there is helpful and includes no less than 30 options to choose from (two sessions willing to share. Lois admits to now having an addiction to a day on some days), including: - Beginners Workshops; Email Genealogy, a very popular workshop and pastime among the and Internet; Spreadsheets and Excel; Dumb Questions; Bring older computer users. your own Laptop; Basic Camera to Computer; Apple Mac Group; SeniorNet North Shore Vice-Chairperson, Barbara Anderson, Scanning & Burning CDs; Trade Me; Advanced Windows XP; also started attending when she retired from teaching in 2003.

Vista and Windows; Enhancing Photos; Digital Photography; She was told about it by a friend who attended the workshops, Photoshop; ProShow Gold; Photo Books; Print to Disk; Microsoft and she has been hooked ever since. She is also very keen on Word; Genealogy.

Genealogy, as well as Photoshop and Photo Books.

The day we called in, a Tuesday in mid-March, the session Annual membership of SeniorNet North Shore is very was focussed around “using an iPad”. And the room at the St affordable. Just $35 per person or $50 for a couple. There are John’s Ambulance Centre was pretty full, which shows that the minimal door fees for some sessions, which are all held at St Apple tablet must be making inroads with the more mature folk.

John’s Ambulance Centre, Takapuna (around $3.00). To find This session is particularly helpful for the older folks as Apple out what it is all about, you can also attend as a visitor for one don’t provide easy to follow manuals with the iPads. session, free of charge, as long as you book first.

We were welcomed by SeniorNet North Shore Chairman and Takapuna resident Peter Patten. Peter has been involved since 2003. He really enjoys gaining knowledge in such programmes For more information contact Dawne Millard, Membership as Photoshop and ProShow Gold. But just as important to him, is Secretary, on 486-5473 or visit: www.seniornetns.net

…SeniorNet has been wonderful, it is a great place to learn, and everybody there is helpful and willing to share.

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Takapuna Virtual Business Centre

Mezzanine Level, Takapuna Towers, Como Street, Takapuna

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Professional services and products all located in one building Small and large work stations and offices IT, Telecoms, Free Wi-fi Video communication Food and beverage services Significant overhead savings for the tenant Huge marketing and networking opportunities Temp service Accounting and compliance service Legal service Business consultancy service

Service providers can now have the option from less then $100 a week to operate their business from the Takapuna Virtual Business Centre.

Interview Rooms; Meeting and interview rooms on a booking basis Training Rooms;Training and board rooms on a booking basis Home Workers; Home workers often require a executive office space when conducting business with clients.

Mobile Virtual Office; Choose a space that works for you private or shared.

Day Office; Designed for travellers, mobile workers and home workers.

Part Time Office; Don’t need an office everyday of the week but looking for a fixed work space that you can call your own.

Hot Desks; Walk in, sit down and start work in a vibrant campus environment.

Offices To Rent; Ready to go offices with none of the up-front costs.

Corporate Offices; An office space to suit your business needs and budget.

International Business; A New Zealand business office and presence.

Professionals required to join others in the multi discipline Takapuna Virtual Business Centre: Immigration Consultant Travel Agency Real Estate Agent Human Resource Consultant Franchise Consultant Business Broker Business Facility Manager Accounting Technicians C.A.

Business Consultants Solicitors Financial Management Advisor Financial Advisor Mortgage Management Mortgage Broker Life Insurance Broker General Insurance Broker Marketing Director

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spotlight: on Takapuna Virtual Business Centre 143 The Takapuna Virtual Business Centre is a multi- disciplined ‘office’ providing professional and business services and products. It is a ‘one-stop-shop’.

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Virtual Business Centre Significant Cost of Service Savings For Clients The Takapuna Virtual Business Centre provides a platform for new and existing business professionals and entrepreneurs with the next generation of office infrastructure and support.

The resources of the Takapuna Virtual Business Centre frees up business owners to focus on their business, sales and profitability.

Huge Overhead Savings For Partners It is difficult to provide a professional office for less then $100,000 per annum. This does not include a receptionist and other support staff.

Service providers can now have the option for less then $100 a week to operate their business from the Takapuna Virtual Business Centre.

It is now possible to provide a complete suite of services where each service provider within a business centre could make a profit by providing their specialist service internally. In addition if each service provider was to introduce 10 other clients the business centre would have access not only to the 10 businesses & their owners but also their employees.

The exceptionally low overheads substantially increases gross profit allowing a substantial discount to be passed onto clients.

Complimentary Virtual Link Business Software A feature of the Takapuna Virtual Business Centre is the ‘Virtual Link Software’ ‘Virtual Link’ is a management and communication system that enables multiple users, via the Internet to access the ‘Virtual Link’ database with security logins. ‘Virtual Link’ software, is multi-user, multi-business, multibank account, can access a central database and websites to which all users of the software are Virtual Partners. Each Virtual Partner has an account in the central database to which purchases from other Virtual Partners can be debited, fees and referral fees can be credited, and sales to other Virtual Partners and the public clients can be credited. This concept replaces the traditional methods of obtaining services and product as we know it.

other Virtual Partner of the system via the central database. The Virtual Partner receiving the referral can then contact the potential client, recording the result in their database including generating an invoice.

The Virtual Partner receiving the referral is debited by the central database a percentage of the gross profit of the transaction. The amount debited is based upon the advertising, marketing and sales costs that would be considered an industry average. The debited amount is then credited to the Virtual Partner providing the referral, minus a transaction fee.

Optional In House Business Consultancy Service There are over 450,000 small to medium sized businesses in New Zealand.

These businesses are a significant contributor to the economic growth in New Zealand, however, many businesses struggle daily to strive, let alone thrive.

The option of engaging a Business Consultant is no longer a luxury, it has become a necessity. It is possible to survive in business without the assistance from a mentor; however, it is almost impossible to thrive.

Complimentary Client Business Reviews Over 30 reviews have been developed to provide new and existing business owners with the knowledge to help them develop confidence and address problems that may arise throughout the development of their business.

The optional ‘Virtual Business Systems’ Reviews help to avoid costly mistakes, minimise risk and maximise profit.

Complimentary Business Training

Business Clients Referred

Training is essential in all aspects of the Virtual business model and its services and products. Regular trainings are conducted by the Virtual Academy which is a feature of the Takapuna Virtual Business Centre.

To ensure the Takapuna Virtual Business Centre Partners’ success, the Virtual Academy provides an optional ‘Grow Your Business’ Action Training Programme (including personal coaching and mentoring), provides a pathway for new and existing business owners to up skill and a career path with the opportunity to earn lucrative income streams.

A record of the Virtual Partners other service and product needs can be stored within each Virtual Partner’s Referral Manager and can be emailed to

For more details phone: 021 326 495

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ALWAys someThIng Cooking – Bayleys Damian Stephen At Channel Magazine we love profiling the real characters in our community. one of these is Damian Stephen. Damian works for Bayleys. He’s wellknown for his expertise in commercial property, particularly the retail and hospitality markets, but he also has a colourful history on the Shore. For the purpose of this article I spent an entertaining hour with him at Jam, one of his favourite cafes in Takapuna. It was fun. It is clear that he has fun in most things he does.

Damian Stephen is originally from Penang, Malaysia, fi rst coming to New Zealand way back in 1988 for a holiday. He came to participate in dragon boating.

He loved it so much, he decided to stay and have a look around for a few months. Twenty four years later, he is still here and he loves the place.

Damian loves to cook. The fi rst job he got in New Zealand was at the Hari Hari Hotel.

Now most of us, the writer included, would not know where this is. Hari Hari is a remote dairy farming settlement, located about half way between the Hokitika and Fox Glacier on the rugged West Coast.

Damian spent over two years there, loved it, and the people he met have played a part in his life ever since. He also was the ‘beer skulling champion’ at the Hari Hari Hotel, something he is still proud of.

After Hari Hari came a stint working and doing a Polytech cooking course in Nelson. His boss at Hari Hari was then involved in two North Shore businesses – the Stone Oven Bakery in Devonport and Mothers Bacon – so working in these ventures brought Damian to the Shore for the fi rst time. He also spent a period working at the Huka Village Convention Centre in Taupo.

“I must admit I had a soft spot for the Shore, so when

I decided to settle down a bit, it was the perfect place for me,” said Damian during March when I chatted to him in Jam Cafe. A place where he seems Damian Stephen. to know just about everyone who walks past.

“I started the Melting Pot Cafe and Restaurant in Hurstmere Road and worked my backside off. I used to work over 120 hours a week, virtually every day for two and a half years. This all came to a grinding halt when I was badly beaten up outside the Melting Pot one night, many will remember the event, and it took me six months to recover. What I learnt in that period though, was how lovely and caring people are on the Shore. People looked after me and were very kind and caring.”

Damian sold The Melting Pot and then set off on another adventure, developing the Pickles Cafe brand, in partnership with his friend Wayne Kemp who he had worked with at the Hari Hari Hotel. Together they built the Pickles business up to three cafes (Apollo Drive Mairangi Bay, William Pickering Drive Albany, Te Irirangi Drive Botany) before selling.

“I have had some great experiences in the hospitality game. Both working for people and then establishing and selling businesses myself. This experience was an excellent platform for which to move into my current area of commercial real estate. Not only do I know the market, I also know what business and property owners want.”

He did a bit of travelling after he sold Pickles, and after that Damian joined Daryl Devereux and Nick Howe-Smith at Bayleys Commercial fi ve years ago.

He completed his real estate papers at AUT. “I am sure they (Nick and Daryl) will tell you that I am a little hard to manage,” added Damian with a smile during our chat. “But my job is to be creative. To come up with new angles and creative ways of making things work. I know the market, so I can look outside the square and fi nd solutions to both sides of the transaction. I am also a great believer that business needs to be fun, so I do enjoy myself. I am certainly not a corporate person.”

So what are the current trends in the market?

“I am sensing that the developers are hungry. They want projects and many of them are looking eighteen months to two years down the track, at an economy that will be much better than it is now. And projects starting now will take that much longer to complete. So there are opportunities.

There is no doubt that Takapuna needs to step up. It is great what the Wiltshire Group is doing in Takapuna. This could well be the catalyst to fi nally making things happen here. But the progress needs to continue. More people are needed – that probably means more intensive residential developments – and we need to ensure that projects such as the National Ocean Water Sports Centre are completed. These things will all contribute to bringing the people.”

Damian Stephen now lives in Mairangi Bay. The weekends these days are spent on his 180 acre farm at Mangawhai, where he is farming Water Buffalo and growing maize. He has a sister and her family in New Zealand now, and gets back to Malaysia every three to four years to see the rest of his family. But the North Shore is now well and truly his home base. He loves it.

For all North Shore Retail leasing, sales/investment/development queries then please contact: Damian Stephen: Phone 489 0810 or 021 80 80 92, Email: Damian.Stephen@bayleys.co.nz.

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The results of Colliers International’s March 2012 quarter commercial property investor confidence survey shows a significant improvement in the nation’s optimism about the year ahead, reversing a downward trend that has been in operation since the middle of last year.

The survey is conducted by Colliers International’s national director of research and consulting, Alan McMahon, and his team in Andrew Hiskens.

Auckland CBD. Overall, confi dence rose from 4% to 16% in the March 2012 quarter, buoyed by improvements across a range of cities. The 16% confi dence result shows that more of the survey’s respondents think things will get better for commercial property investors rather than worse over the next year, by the margin of 16%.

The improvement in commercial property market confidence can be attributed to a general feeling among market participants that economic growth is getting nearer, with more positive economic news being released.

The expectation that interest rates will stay low for the rest of the year is also encouraging greater optimism, as is the fact that the worst of corporate redundancies look to be behind us.

All centres surveyed showed an increase in confidence compared to last quarter except Dunedin, which was down by 5%.

Overall investor confi dence in the North Island is weaker than the South Island, with confi dence levels recorded at 10% and 32% respectively.

The much higher South Island confidence is due to extremely positive results in Christchurch (again the nation’s most optimistic city at 40% positive) and Queenstown, at 26%.

Christchurch’s optimism can likely be attributed to the fact that most respondents believe things can not get much worse in the Garden City.

Queenstown is consistently one of the nation’s most positive centres, owing to good tourist numbers and a CBD where property values have recovered strongly.

However this quarter Auckland overtook Queenstown, with a net 36% optimism.

Auckland has had a dramatic improvement in market optimism over the past three months, having improved by 23% to 36% in the March 2012 quarter. This can be attributed to a general improvement in business confidence in the city.

Tauranga/Mt Maunganui had the second biggest rise, by 16% compared to the previous quarter.

Wellington is no longer the most pessimistic centre, having been replaced

by Palmerston North at a net -12% overall. Wellington has been consistently pessimistic for some time now, owing to worries over earthquake strengthening works and cutbacks in government spending.

By sector in all of the main centres, industrial investors continue to be the most optimistic, with Christchurch industrial investors the most bullish at 53%.

Auckland industrial investors followed behind at 51%. Wellington offi ce investors are the most pessimistic with confidence at -21% 2340 responses were utilised to construct the survey results.

For further information view Colliers International main website www.colliers.co.nz or contact Andrew Hiskens: andrew.hiskens@colliers.co.nz

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sensATIonAL TAkAPunA offIce sPAce Views, Sun, Decks, Furniture, Location, Cafes – it has it all!

If you are looking for shared office space in the heart of Takapuna Beach – then look no further. The team at Channel Magazine have found it for you – you can move in straight away.

MBS Advertising has called Takapuna home for over 25 years. And if you take a look at the offi ces that MBS owner Eddie Borrie and his team have, then you will understand why.

They are on the top fl oor, the fourth, of the Post Offi ce Building in Takapuna, with fantastic sun-drenched decks which enjoy sensational views. This building is also only a very short stroll from Takapuna Beach.

Just across the road is one of Channel Magazines favourite cafes, Cafe Melba, while just over Hurstmere Green – the park beside the building is another favourite, Jam Organic Cafe. Add to these all the other shopping and hospitality options in Takapuna, as well as the fabulous new McKenzies development (only metres away) which will be full of fashion, cafes, restaurants and bars when completed mid this year, then this opportunity only gets better.

MBS are seeking a suitable tenant to share the common areas – reception, board room (with electric white board), amenities, decks etc – and then have full use of the reception and two very spacious, fully furnished, offices. The deal also includes use of existing office furniture, a stand-alone phone system and reception workstation.

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All this for only $750 plus GST per month. You can move in straight away, and there is some fl exibility if there is no requirement for a reception.

While MBS are looking for the new occupier to be around for a while, this is available for both short term or medium term tenants and they will also consider those who may just want one of the offi ces.

In these offi ces you will certainly go to work to enjoy yourself! You may also wish to take over the entire lease when it comes up for renewal.

Interested? Then contact Eddie Borrie at MBS today, on 486-0000 or 0274865000 or via email eddie@mediabuy.co.nz.

The opportunity • Short or Medium Term Lease.

• 2 large fully furnished offi ces.

• Share of Boardroom, Amenities, Decks etc.

• 4th Floor of prominent Hurstmere Road Building.

• Great central Takapuna location.

• $750 plus GST per month.

loCAl REAl EStAtE: the power of two 151 What are the best ways

To mARkeT youR home?

By Real Estate Duo Rosie Houghton & Rose Arnott of Prestige Real Estate – Both Local Identities in the Takapuna community.

When choosing the best ways to market your home, its important to know what your options are and also understand the process that you go through, so this months edition we thought we would go over the positives and negatives of each of the selling methods.

AUCTIoN Auctions will always maximise the sale price if there is more than one person bidding. Buyers compete against other buyers and not the vendor. This creates urgency for buyers who love the property; they don’t want to miss out. With no price on the home it eliminates perceived negatives and objections to any asking price. Auctions mean action and an unconditional sale on the vendor’s terms not the buyers. The negatives are that conditional buyers feel excluded.

Of note; an auction property can be sold prior to auction.

TENDErS Tenders mean all buyers are eligible, both conditional and unconditional. Again a buyer can’t attack the vendor’s price, and a Tender can create an opportunity to maximise the sale price. This will also create urgency for buyers with a pre-set closing date. Tenders are private, and confidential to any prospective bidders.

The vendor and agents don’t know what the tender offers are until closing date.

Unlike Expressions of Interest, or Set Sale dates, which run in a similar way to a Tender; a Tender process has to run its full campaign, you can’t sell before the end of a Tender. The negatives with a Tender are that the buyers are not placed in the open competitive bidding situation and they may have conditions to satisfy.

For SAlE by NEGoTIATIoN For Sale by Negotiation is a proven system of marketing with established negotiation guidelines. This can create an opportunity to maximise the sale price by not fixing an upper limit with an asking price. It allows a margin for a premium without overpricing SIE your property. All buyers are eligible, RO & E conditional and unconditional.

S RO BY Buyers can’t attack your asking S AY price. The negatives are created 3D IN because there is no fixed sale date and buyers can be frustrated with not having a price guideline.

GENErAl AGENCY General agency is when two or more companies work on your property at once. The negatives are that there is a lack of control of the sales process, there is usually no commitment to regular advertising and appropriate servicing for the vendor may suffer. There is no one agency responsible for ensuring the best sale price is obtained.

PrIVATE SAlES Private sales are when an individual attempts to sell their own property without a Real Estate Agency. The positives are there are no fees. The negatives are you may have limited access to buyers and advertising media; there may also be potential legal diffi culties. You may fi nd it diffi cult to negotiate face to face with a buyer plus it is time intensive. Buyers will often want a reduced price equivalent to commission and buyers may also not give honest feedback.

SUMMArY Hopefully this has helped clarify a few queries and will be of benefi t to you when you decide how best to market your home.

As Experts we are able to advise you and direct you to maximise the price you could achieve in selling your home. We have great local knowledge, client connections and referrals. So give Rose or Rosie a call and let us help you make your next move.

For a no obligation evaluation of your home, call us anytime and we can show you what it is that makes Rose and Rosie your perfect choice of Real Estate Professionals. ......................................................

Rosie: Telephone 021-623-952, Email rosie@prestigerealty.co.nz Rose: Telephone 021-876-333, Email rose.arnott@prestigerealty.co.nz

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PrIVATE TrEATY or FIXED ASKING PrICE Private treaty or Fixed Asking price on the home opens up negotiations to conditional and unconditional buyers. A fixed asking price makes negotiating easier for buyers. This is a market accepted way of selling.

The negatives are it is a fixed maximum price and there is no urgency created because no fixed sales date.

INStANtLY ChARmED | ID 5612 SOLD pRIOR tO AuCtION 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Townhouse. Recently modernised. Handy to shops & Takapuna beach. Affordable Hauraki family living. This wont last.

Location 2/25 Onepoto Road Takapuna

Rose Arnott Ph: 021 876 333 Rosie Houghton Ph: 021 623 952 pOSItION, pRIvACY & pERfECtION | ID 5519

fOR SALE BY NEgOtIAtION Renovated to a high standard, consisting of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 living areas, indoor outdoor entertaining, positioned for maximum sun.

Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, this home is secure and perfect for a small family, professional couple or families downsizing. Phone Rosie or Rose for appointment times.

Location 18a Craig Road, Milford viewing Open homes as advertised

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152 ChANNEl FEAtuRE homE: with Nadja Court, Barfoot & thompson

coveTed WATeRfRonT – Holidays Forever Unparalleled Opportunity!

Celebrating sun, sea and surf, this great beachfront property in Mairangi Bay has been much loved by the same family since 1937. Now it’s another family’s turn to enjoy blissful summer holidays or a more permanent lifestyle at “the great kiwi bach”.

Built to an avant-garde architectural design in the 80s, it features a beautiful, tall curved macrocarpa ceiling & rustic timber pillars. Double height living area reaches out to a wraparound deck to enjoy barbecues and picnics on the lawn, just a few steps to the boat shed and miles of sandy beach.

With foresight the family ensured the maximum fl exibility in the cross-lease covenant to enable future development on the site (retaining riparian rights).

In a prized beachfront location around the corner from the Mairangi Bay Village it’s not exactly bach territory these days! A coveted once in a lifetime opportunity!

Summary: 4 bedrooms; 3 bathrooms; 2 living areas; double garage; 4 car parks.

For SAlE BY TENDEr (CloSES oN 12/04/2012 AT 2:00PM)

42 Whitby Cresent, Mairangi Bay VIEW: PHONE FOR VIEWING TIMES VIEW ProPErTY oNlINE: www.barfoot.co.nz/472099 For FUrTHEr INForMATIoN CoNTACT: Nadja Court, Barfoot & Thompson, Mairangi Bay M: 021 777 690 or 478 9089 E: n.court@barfoot.co.nz

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Renovated and Immaculate at Narrow Neck Beach

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International Property Awards London-Winner Best Property Marketing Winner Bayleys National Marketing Award 2009/10 Winner Bayleys National Waterfront Marketing Award Top Agent for Bayleys North Shore 2006/7, 2007/8, 2008/9, 2009/10 Bayleys Takapuna Top Achiever of the year 2005/6, 06/07, 07/8, 08/09, 9/10 Bayleys National “Top Achiever” status 2006/7, 2007/8, 2009/10 Bayleys 100million dollar club member

ELEVATED AND SUNNY, GREAT VIEWS To view the above properties or to discuss the sale of your own home please call Victoria

Victoria Bidwell 021 947 080 or 09 487 0735 victoriab@bayleysnorthshore.co.nz www.victoriabidwell.bayleys.co.nz

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