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www.channelmag.co.nz Issue 27 - NOVEMBER 2012

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

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

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60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

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Book Launch: The Country Diary of a New Zealand Lady by Christina Ferens Takapuna Library, 6pm

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm

Milford Village Market

Milford Village Square & Senior Citizens Hall, 10am-2pm

Sunday

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Car Boot Sale

Takapuna Primary School Carpark, 8am to 11am Anzac Rd Carpark, 6am-Noon

Owens Rd, Devonport, 11am-2pm

The Backyard Bar, Northcote, 8-10pm

6am-Noon

Browns Bay Market

St Leo’s School Village Fair 2012

Comedy Capers featuring Nick Rado

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Takapuna Market

North Shore Music Theatre-Into The Woods The Pumphouse, 3rd-17th Nov, 7.30pm

Devonport Craft Market

Devonport Community House, 10am-3pm

Devo Divas & Dudes Clothing Swap

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

Devonport Harmony Village Fair

Harmony Hall, Wynyard St, 11am-3pm

North Shore Music Theatre-Into The Woods The Pumphouse, 6pm

Hope & Posibility Fun Run

North Harbour Stadium, 8am

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60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

North Shore Music TheatreInto The Woods

Members & Friends of the Pumphouse Friday Forum with Roger Hall French Rendezvous Café, 5-7pm

Criterium National Championships

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Takapuna Beach, 4-10pm

The Pumphouse, 7.30pm

North Shore Music Theatre-Into The Woods

NZ Sculpture on Shore

Fort Takapuna, Vauxhall Rd, Devonport, 8th-18th Nov

The Pumphouse, 7.30pm

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm

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Takapuna Market 6am-Noon

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North Shore Music Theatre-Into The Woods

Browns Bay Market

The Laughing Samoans-Funny Chokers

The Christie Marceau Charitable Trust Fundraiser

The Pumphouse, 2pm & 7.30pm Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm

Anzac Rd Carpark, 6am-Noon

Willow Park School Christmas Gift Market & Gala

Lake House Arts Centre, 4pm

Paintings by North Shore Artists Group

Wilson Home Trust Garden Gala & Family Fun Day

Willow Park School, Hillcrest, 10am-3pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9.30am-4pm

North Harbour Laser Masters

Lake Pupuke, Takapuna, 10.30am-4pm

The Wilson Home, Takapuna, 10am-3pm

The Mousetrap

The Rose Centre, Belmont, 8pm

The Kennedy Park WWII Tunnels

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

North Shore Music Theatre-Into The Woods The Pumphouse, 6pm

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

North Shore Music TheatreInto The Woods

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North Shore Music TheatreInto The Woods The Pumphouse, 7.30pm

The Mousetrap

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The Rose Centre, Belmont, 8pm

The Pumphouse, 7.30pm

Greg Johnson’s 20th Anniversary Tour

Victoria Picture Palace, Devonport, 7.45pm

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm

Birkenhead Artisan Market

Highbury Community House, 9am-1pm

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The Big “MON DESIR REVISITED” Reunion Party-Fundraiser for Starship Hospital

Long Bay Primary Ladies Christmas Shopping Night

Long Bay Primary School, 6.30-9.30pm

Ferguson Bar, Massey University, Albany 7.30pm onwards

Christmas Wonderland

The Rawene Centre, Birkenhead, 22nd Nov-9th Dec, Noon-10.30pm

The Mousetrap

The Rose Centre, Belmont, 8pm

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

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm

Milford Magpie Market

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am-2pm

The Rose Centre, Belmont, 8pm

Anzac Rd Carpark, 6am-Noon

Great Greenhithe Garden Tour

Greenhithe Kindergarten, 10am-4pm

A Sunday Afternoon Musical Spectacular The Pumphouse, 2pm

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Takapuna Market 6am-Noon

Browns Bay Market

Anzac Rd Carpark, 6am-Noon

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Pirate Themed Regatta Market Day

Family Fun Picnic Concert

North Shore Pasefika Festival 2012

Auckland 7’s

Robbie Wessels

SieTec Bayswater Kids Duathlon

Milford Shopping Centre, Milford, 9.30am

The Mousetrap

Summit Rd, Devonport, 2-4pm

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

Antique, Collectables & Retro Fair

Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm

Michael King Writer’s Centre Open Afternoon

Antique, Collectables & Retro Fair

Windsor Reserve, Devonport, 10am-1pm

7 Days Live

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Devonport Community House, 10am-3pm

The Devonport Arts Festival

2012 Round North Head Classic Swim

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Devonport Craft Market

Browns Bay Market

Devonport Village, 17th-25th Nov

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

6am-Noon

North Shore Music Theatre-Into The Woods The Pumphouse, 2pm & 7.30pm

60’s Up Exercises

Takapuna Market

Windsor Reserve, Devonport Noon-2pm

Onewa Domain, Akoranga Drive, 9am-6pm

North Harbour Stadium, 8am-6pm

Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm

Bayswater School, 7.30am-12.30pm

Auckland 7’s

North Harbour Stadium, 8am-6pm

60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

NZ Golf Womens Senior Foursomes Championship

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Waitemata Golf Club, Devonport, 8am-2pm

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Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm

Milford Village Market

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Milford Village Square & Senior Citizens Hall, 10am-2pm

Sir Peter Blake Torbay Regatta

Torbay Sailing Club, Waiake Beach, Registration from 7am

Takapuna Market 6am-Noon

Car Boot Sale

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Takapuna Primary School Carpark, 8am to 11am

Devonport Craft Market

Devonport Community House, 10am-3pm

Devo Divas & Dudes Clothing Swap

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

Devonport Harmony Village Fair

Harmony Hall, Wynyard St, 11am-3pm

State New Zealand Ocean Swim Series Harbour Crossing Quinton Park, Bayswater, 9am-1pm

Sir Peter Blake Torbay Regatta

Torbay Sailing Club, Waiake Beach

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Monday

Tuesday

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60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

Wednesday

State Beach Series

Takapuna Beach, 6pm

Melbourne Cup Fundraiser for Hospice North Shore

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Macs Brewbar, Takapuna, 3pm

Milford Indoor Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

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U3A Monthly Meeting

Citizens’ Centre, Northcote, 9.45am – Ph: 489 4494

North Shore Music TheatreInto The Woods

North Shore Music Theatre-Into The Woods

The Pumphouse, 7.30pm

The Old North Shore-Paul Woodruffe

Berkeley Cinema, Takapuna, 5-11pm

Wattie’s Cans Film Festival 2012

The Pumphouse, 7.30pm

Janet knows the North Shore market and can find a solution for YOU!

Dancespace Tap & Hip Hop Concert 2012

Becroft Gallery, Lake House Arts Centre, 6th-25th Nov

Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30-9pm

Celebrity Debate & Auction in support of Starship Hospital

McHugh’s Cheltenham, 7pm, Call Barfoots Devonport 445 2010 for info/tickets

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

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State Beach Series

Takapuna Beach, 6pm

North Shore Music Theatre Into The Woods

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The Pumphouse, 7.30pm

Milford Indoor Bowls

North Shore Music TheatreInto The Woods The Pumphouse, 7.30pm

Operatunity Christmas Pantomime

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Windsor Park Baptist Church, Mairangi Bay, 11am

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

Spend an Hour with Ian Rankin

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Spencer on Byron Hotel, 7-8.30pm

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Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

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State Beach Series

Takapuna Beach, 6pm

Ocean Stories-Solo Exhibition

by Marine Artist Darina Cincurova

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Milford Indoor Bowls

Artists Den & Art Gallery, Milford, 20th Nov-16th Dec

Zonta Club Monthly Meeting

Tony Stockwell-An Evening of Clairvoyance

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm Fairway Lodge, 17a Silverfield, Takapuna from 6pm

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-Lynn Walters & The Frank E Evans Band

Grizzly Beat (Brooklyn, New York) + Guests Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm

The Mousetrap

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The Rose Centre, Belmont, 8pm

MOB: 021 684 775 DDI: 09 488 4775 janet.marshall@colliers.com

Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm

State Beach Series

Takapuna Beach, 6pm

A Victorian Christmas

Becroft Gallery, Lake House Arts Centre, 27th Nov-16th Dec

Call Janet now for a complimentary appraisal or rental analysis.

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Annual Christmas Tree Appeal Bruce Mason Centre, 28th Nov-21st Dec

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NZ Golf Womens Senior Foursomes Championship Waitemata Golf Club, Devonport, 8am-2pm

NZ Golf Womens Senior Foursomes Championship Waitemata Golf Club, Devonport, 8am-2pm

Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

NZ Golf Womens Senior Foursomes Championship

Waitemata Golf Club, Devonport, 8am-2pm

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Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

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Art Exhibition – Vanessa Penman Bruce Mason Centre, 4th-21st Dec

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U3A Monthly Meeting

Citizens’ Centre, Northcote, 9.45am.

Ph: 489 4494.

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Milford Indoor Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

The Santa Claus Show 2012

The Pumphouse, 3rd-21st Dec, 10.30am & 1pm

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In the Channel & Editorial

Channel Christmas Gift Ideas Channel Community Calendar In The Channel & Editorial My North Shore With Rachel Ramsay Out & About On The Shore Channel News NZRPG & Milford Centre: in the Community Channel News The Channel Eating Out Guide: Feature Restaurant The Channel Eating Out Guide Cafes On The Shore Fashion: with Aktivworx Your Home With Home Fabrics Quantum Events: Upcoming Summer Events Views From The Beach With Peter White, TBBA Health & Fitness: With Les Mills Takapuna NZ Sculpture OnShore 2012: November 8th -18th, Fort Takapuna, Devonport The Devonport Arts Festival 2012: November 17th – 25th Flagstaff Gallery Devonport: November/December Exhibition The Depot Artspace Devonport: December Exhibition Wine & Food With Liz Wheadon People On The Bus: Q&A Retail Therapy At Takapuna Beach The Channel Grill: Talia Bennett Ultimate Motoring with Craig Sutherland Shore Achievers Book Reviews for Booklovers from The Booklover Spotlight on: Citta Outlet Local Music Scene Travel: With The Nauti Adventure Company, Takapuna Shore City Takapuna: Fifth Avenue Diamond Jewellers Shore City Takapuna: Shampoo 'n' Things Shore City Takapuna: Life Pharmacy For The Home With Harvey Norman, Wairau Park Flametree Art Garden & Gallery The Arts & Entertainment: With Shane Cortese Exploring the Shore with Kellie Larson Shore Matters with North Shore MP, Maggie Barry Northside With Mayor Len Brown Auckland Council: Councillor Ann Hartley Stand Up Paddling: With Mark Jackson Body, Mind & Spirit with Kaytee Boyd Reorganisational Healing: With Doctor's Chris and Lisa Lucks The Healthy Channel With John Appleton Channel Feature: Dave Donaldson's Road Trip across the States Local Achievers: Mary Neilson Health & Fitness with Pilates Unlimited 5 Favourites On The Shore New Zealand Home Loans Offshore Powerboat Racing Accounting with Conning Barraclough AMI North Harbour Netball With Adele Lendich The Smile Doctor: Dr Gilbert Stehbens of Killarney Dental Quality Healthcare: With Medplus Lake Road Centenary: Takapuna Tennis, Bowls and Croquet December 8th & 9th 2012 NZ Made Gifts: with Nikau of Mairangi Bay Spotlight: Mairangi Bay Village Market Chiropractic and a healthy lifestyle: with Dr Nicola Pope, Zest Chiropractic Summer On The Shore

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Auckland Council With George Wood Motoring: with North Shore Toyota North Harbour Club: News Youthworx: The Appleseed Column Delicious Treats With Devonport Chocolates Tight Lines & No Lies: Fishing With Hunts Sports Of Milford Milford - Everyone’s Place: News Optometry & Eyewear With Melissa Hay, Visique Milford Optometrists Summer Fashion at Milford Mall Christmas Shopping at Milford Centre What's Happening at Milford Centre Milford - Everyone’s Place: Veni Coffee Milford - Everyone’s Place: News Milford - Everyone’s Place: Crafty Knitwits Milford - Everyone’s Place Local Government With Schnauer and Co Business & Pleasure: Bonificateur Adage & The Spirit of Agnès Sorel Manor, Mangawhai Christmas Wonderland: Rawene Community Centre, Birkenhead from Nov 22nd – Dec 9th Shopping at Highbury Mall, Birkenhead Devonport: Our Charming Village By The Sea On the Ferry with Fullers: Q&A Devonport: Our Charming Village By The Sea Torpedo Bay Navy Muesum News Smales Farm: News Channel Pets With DogHQ Legally Speaking With Simpson Western Lawyers Building And Home Maintenance Education: With Peter Clague, Kristin School Accountancy Beyond The Numbers With Hayes Knight Investing With Spicers Investing With Mike Taylor, Piefunds Talking Trusts: Tammy Mcleod, Davenports North Shore YMCA: News The Pumphouse Theatre: What’s On Comedy on the Shore Cinema and Performing Arts at The Vic, Devonport The Rose Centre: What's on Northart: News Mairangi Arts Centre: News Lake House Arts Centre: News Education: Kristin School Education: Pinehurst School Education: Rosmini College Education: Westlake Boys High School Education: Westlake Girls High School Wilson Home Trust: Garden Gala North Shore History With David Verran North Shore Hospital News Caring For Your Car: With Car-Fe Trade/Services Directory Spotlight On: Sustainable Coastlines The Poynton: People Gundry's Grumbles With Simon Gundry Commercial Property with Colliers International North Shore Bayleys Residential: Rentals Interior Trends with Amanda Neill Local Real Estate: The Power Of Two Channel Feature Home: With Nicky White, Precision Real Estate Channel Feature Home: With Andrew Dorreen, Precision Real Estate Channel Feature Home: with Nadja Court, Barfoot & Thompson

The Channel Magazine team with local police constable Kelly and Mark Jackson of Stand Up Takapuna during the draw for the Toyota Yaris car in early October. The draw was made at Stand Up Takapuna.

The lucky winner was Meng Chan, who works in Takapuna, and lives in Birkenhead.

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If our creativity is what defines us, then we are set to be very well-defined as a region this month. This 27th edition of your community magazine has been lovingly crafted by our team of North Shore-devotees into an all-singing, all-dancing, arts-rich issue. In November we showcase, amongst other treats, the double helping of arts events that grace our region’s southerlymost shores.

Our area is blessed with some prolific artistic talent and, this month, two events will shine lights on this, as well as attract talents from across New Zealand to the Shore.

The biennial NZ Sculpture OnShore brings thought-provoking art installations to Fort Takapuna Historic Reserve from the 8th of this month. In its ninth outing, the event invites local residents and visitors from far and wide to enjoy a visual feast of art in a stunning setting, running every day until the 18th. And it’s art with heart, as proceeds from the event go to NZ Women’s Refuge, so try to get along with your friends and family to have an enlightening day out at this breath-taking cliff-top event.

We’re fizzing about the fact that the Devonport Arts Festival torch has been reignited and Clarence Street will play host to a vibrant opening on the 17th. Centred around The Depot and Devonport Community House, Mayor Len Brown will kick-off proceedings, there will be readings from renowned poets, a night craft market, children’s photography show and exhibition openings among the arty attractions. From the 17th to the 25th the peninsula will be alive with exhibitions, events, performances and installations aimed at bringing the community together to celebrate the vibrant arts scene that provides a bright, beating heart to the village.

I am always amazed at what a wander around an art gallery can do to reconnect you with what you’re really about; what you like, what you feel. It can prompt responses that enable you to learn something about someone else, and in turn, about yourself. Even a simple, impromptu painting session with a child, or grandchild, can do wonders for the soul. And, even if you’ve never seen yourself as much of an art-lover, there will undoubtedly be music, dance, paintings, poetry, photographs that speak to your heart.

The North Shore would not be as rich as a region, without the creative spaces and events that engage, challenge, inspire and brighten our hearts and minds.

Whether you’re performing, participating, partaking or passing by… experience some creative expression this month on the Shore.

It might just inspire you in ways you’ll otherwise never know!

Enjoy November on the North Shore.

– Heather Vermeer heather@channelmag.co.nz

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By Rachel Ramsay. Rachel is a third year communications student at AUT (majoring in journalism).

Being a ‘real Shore local’, and also a bit younger than a few of us at Channel Magazine, she provides a refreshing perspective for the magazine by contributing this monthly column, as well as special interest and feature articles.

How to survive study leave For the past eight years, ever since I sat my first proper end-of-year exams in year nine, I have only known November as that month between classes ending and exams starting. Also known as study leave, it’s that time where summer freedom is torturously close, but still hidden firmly behind a formidable pile of exam scripts. It is the time where the weather starts to turn really nice, but all you do is sit at your desk resenting the blue sky because you’re not allowed to properly enjoy it.

November, in my experience, becomes this epic battle of willpower that sees you weighing up your current quality of life against your desire to pass your exams and not have to repeat the entire school year.

If you’re anything like me it can become a black abyss of procrastination, and if there is one thing 16 years of formal education has taught me, it is that whatever the question, procrastination is never the answer. Especially not in November.

Procrastination sees you clean your room (“prepare” your study space), make food (motivational study snacks), refresh your Facebook home page (but only to see if anyone else is struggling with question 1A as much as you are), go for unreasonably long walks (just to clear your head) and categorise all your stationery (organisation is key). Stress levels rise, exams loom. You spend the whole month carrying out useless activities, neither studying nor having a good time. That is the worst-case November scenario, and that is exactly what procrastination will get you.

The best-case scenario is that you have a reasonably balanced month. You study smartly, achieve your academic goals, and still manage to watch your favourite TV shows, get enough fresh air, and avoid becoming a desk-ridden, ghostly-skinned shell of a person that can only recite chemistry formulae and Macbeth quotes. Achieving the best-case scenario is much easier said than done, but luckily there are steps you can take to give yourself the best possible shot: Step 1: Actually do clean your room A messy room creates a messy mind. Get your study space organised at the start of your study leave, and it will save you from procrasti-tidying further down the line.

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Step 4: Have a reward at the ready Have something in mind that you can’t wait to do when you finish your last exam. You never know, it might help motivate you in the tougher, “Jeremy-Kyleis-on” moments of your revision.

Even now that I’m in what will hopefully be my final year of study, the art of maximising study leave is a skill I am yet to fully master. It’s a tricky thing to do, but with enough will power it is definitely possible. So good luck to all high school and uni students who are on the brink of exams. Stay calm, and try and at least see a little bit of sunshine – because in my experience (and as luck seems to have it), you can guarantee the moment the examiner says “pens down” it’ll rain solidly for at least three days.

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Out & About on the Shore

MS fundraiser at The Bridgeway Theatre Multiple Sclerosis North Shore hosted a preview fundraiser of new release 'The Sapphires' at the Bridgeway in Northcote.

Kerryann Catford, Raymond Williams, Janine Wilson.

Bill McCook, Rodger Hawthorne, Chris Free, Heather Hawthorne.

Heather MacDonald, Charlotte Rutherford, Peter Byrne, Matt Byrne, Kat McIsaac.

Lee Tait, Therese Russel

Maureen Sarney, Mary Delamare, Pam Young, Kathy Dennett, Barbara Peacock.

Flavia Precup, Debbie Whittaker, Allyson Goodger, Angela Stewart, Melinda Turner, Julie Hamilton.

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Sarah Edmonds, Kathy Fell, Julie Pennell, Ronnie Bjerring.

Wendy Stubbins, Diane BrownďŹ eld.

David Lewis, Maree and Alex McNaughten.

13 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna Beach Phone: 489 2495

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Takapuna Beach Business Association BMW Evening Benefitz, publishers of Channel Magazine, were the sponsors of the Business Meeting Wednesday (BMW) function held at Jerry Clayton BMW on Wednesday October 3rd. The excellent speaker was Mike Stanley, New Zealand Olympic Committee Chairman and CEO of Millennium Institute of Sport & Health, who spoke about the London Olympics, high performance sport and the importance of the National Ocean Watersports Centre that's proposed for Takapuna Beach.

Glen Marsh, Mike Stanley, Peter White.

Roy Richardson, Ben and Liam Wiltshire, Blake Douglas .

Mike Sheehy, Geoff Bonham, Fred Brown.

Graeme Conning, Linda De Vine.

Glen Marsh, Mark Jackson, Russell Ness.

Judith McCorkindale, Gill Staker, David Martin.

Isaac and Mercedes Goldsmith.

Viv Popplewell, Lester de Vere.

Martin Richardson, Ron Sadler.

Tracy O'Connell, Terry Holt.

Rhys Lloyd, Debbie Campbell, Robert Johnson.

Gareth Wheeler, Kelly Larson, Murray Lockwood, Matt Davison.

Craig Sutherland, Ali Yildiz.

Jared Trice, Rob Gunston, Lee Darby, Nicky Malcon.

Richard Pridham, Marshall Smith.

Lesa Rua, Che Soloman.

Rosalind Stewart, Stefan Waijers, Liv Suttow.

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Out & About on the Shore

Celia Allison at Nikau Mairangi Bay Celia Allison, the woman behind the Cecily range of giftware and tea towels was in store at Nikau on Tuesday October 9th. All the attendees had to follow the Cecily character and wear orange signature glasses on arrival. Celia Allison proved to be an entertaining speaker.

Sandie Benfell and Celia

Marian Reen, Carole McMinn.

Alice Seerup, Lesley Elliot.

Di Brewster, David and Jenny Bartlett.

Denise Groom, Sharon Sherlock.

Kay Dixon, Diane Midgley, Jo Stewart, Jacquie Brooke.

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Johneen Atkinson, Fay Taylor.

Tammy and Vanessa Green, Andrea Capri, Caroline Collings.

Olympic medallists receive life memberships of Takapuna Boating Club On Sunday September 30th, the Takapuna Boating Club gave Life Memberships to 2012 Olympic Gold Medallists Jo Aleh, Olivia Powrie and their coach Nathan Handley; 2008 Olympic Gold Medallist Tom Ashley and 2004 Olympic Silver Medallist Ben Fouhy. The presentation was held at the club at Takapuna Beach. A highlight was the four Olympic Medallists having their medals with them for all those in attendance to see and touch if they wished. Channel Magazine was there to capture the moment.

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For down-to-earth service, along with the premium Volkswagen brand, or pre-loved European vehicles, then look no further than Tristram European – the Home of Volkswagen on the Shore.

With a superb range, including Passenger and Commercial vehicles, you will soon realise what this privately owned and operated company has to offer you. When you enter the boutique showroom it is very likely that you will be greeted by director Mark Hayward, a concierge, or one of the female sales specialists.

“Our approach is to ensure our customers have a positively unique ‘experience’ across all areas of the business – Sales or Service and Parts,” says Mark Hayward. “Our team has a wealth of experience and knowledge. Our passion is about exceeding our customers expectations.”

It is evident that all staff at Tristram European love what they do. Drop by and enjoy some of our fine coffee in our café while admiring the gorgeous Volkswagen models in the showroom or on the yard. Be sure to come in and view the new models recently arrived and arriving soon from Volkswagen – the Auto Amarok and the new Beetle coming in December.

Find all of our available stock at www.tristrameuropean.co.nz or call us on (09) 441 0090

Home of Volkswagen on the Shore Corner of Wairau & Hillside Roads, North Shore.

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Devonport Details and Design Exhibition Opening The Navy Museum at Torpedo Bay played host to an intimate opening of ‘Devonport Details and Designs’. The exhibition by local letter artist Margaret Woollett, features large scale installations that fuse calligraphy with vibrant community and affinity with the sea. “I am trying to change mind-sets about calligraphy just being about tiny little neat letter writing,” said Margaret.

Drinks and exquisite canapés were served to guests at the October 12th opening of the exhibition, which runs until 30th November.

Linda Blincko, Robyn Gibson, Neville Bradford.

Lisa Hunn, Lynn Lawton, Vince Lane.

Johneen and Peter Atkinson.

Margaret Woollett and George Parekowhai

Greg Stacey and David Wright.

Anna Benton-Guy, Rose Parekowhai, Jenny Armstrong.

Debbie Woollett Hayden, Nathania Hughes, Emma Bagrie, Rosie Hayden.

Wayne Hughes, Rae and Paul Homersham, Tony Gallagher.

Kirsten Wright and John Barker.

Smile Killarney Dental are offering a complimentary, no obligation, cosmetic smile makeover consultation valued at $150 for a limited time.

The first 30 people who apply will receive a free tooth whitening pack valued at over $200.

Avoid missing out on this great offer by making an appointment today and see how a stunning smile can be a lot less painful and expensive than you think. This summer at Killarney Dental we have plenty for you to smile about.

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Belmont Primary School Reunion Belmont Primary celebrated its centenary at Labour Weekend. Channel was there on Friday October 19th for the first of two nights of festivities at the school hall.

Over 230 attended Friday's mix and mingle, the eldest being 94. Around 100 were present for the formal dinner on Saturday evening. Attendees were a mixture of past pupils, teachers and parents,who celebrated the rich history of the school.

Dave Mason, Lisa Glazer, Ross Moffatt, Moria Ryan, Christina Munro, Mark Stinson.

Ken Letcher, Philip Letcher, Lois Westwood.

Raewyn Hilt, Ian Hume, Yvonne Lamont.

Sarah Allen, Deb Travers, Leanne Wilkins.

Jean Ruegg, Jocelyn Fairgray, Gillian Henderson.

Hilary Nola, Ray Adams.

Roger Hulme, Maureen Cox.

Robyn Houston, Kim Houston, Ruth Segrove, Grace and Ross Chapman.

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Out & About on the Shore

Harlequin Wallpaper Launch at Paper Room Jane Bentley of Malcolm Fabrics was the guest speaker for the launch of Harlequin Wallpaper at Paper Room in Barry's Point Road, Takapuna on Thursday October 18th.

Annabel Taylor, Jane Ben

tley, Jon Bevan, Sarah Shi eld

Judith Clough, Anita Shirley.

Damon and Anna Hiley, Jon Bevan.

Gill Taylor, Vanessa Rigby.

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Amanda Ziegler, Michele Ansell.

Annie Loveridge, Jennie Jago.

Jayne Gower, Jenny Hutchings.

Robyn Iverson, Sarah Shield.

Chloe Vos, Janet Ferguson.

Greig Taylor, Paul Smith, Peter Allen.

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Meng Chan, who works in Takapuna, and lives in Birkenhead, was the lucky winner of the 2012 Toyota Yaris given away by Channel Magazine as an incentive for locals to buy local on the Shore. The draw was made, from the thousands of entries, by local police constable Kelly on Wednesday October 3rd at Stand Up Takapuna in Hurstmere Road.

Meng Chan purchased goods from Home Fabrics Takapuna to enter the prize draw, so it was left to Mike Sheehy of Home Fabrics to break the news to Meng about his win. He was thrilled, saying he had never ever won anything else in his life.

"He could not believe he had won and was most excited and could not stop laughing on the phone," said Mike Sheehy about the phone call he made to Meng on the evening after the draw.

Meng Chan (centre) is pictured with the car he won outside Home Fabrics with Mike Sheehy (right) and Aidan Bennett of Benefitz, publishers of Channel Magazine.

The "Buy Local & Win" promotion was held from March through until September 30th. Channel Magazine readers were encouraged to buy local from Channel Magazine advertisers (to a value exceeding $50) for the chance to enter and win the vehicle. Entries were made via both printed entry forms in the magazine and online via a specially developed web page.

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NZRPG & Milford Centre: in the Community

Life-defining experience Milford Centre and NZRPG are rewarding talented Youth with a 10-day youth development voyage on Spirit of New Zealand If you know of talented local youth who would love to experience a 10-day Youth Development Voyage on the Spirit of New Zealand, then you should nominate them now. This could win them a life-defining experience.

NZRPG – owners of the fabulous Milford Centre – are inviting nominations for deserving young people, aged 15-18 years old, for an experience of a lifetime. A 10-day Youth Development Voyage on the Spirit of New Zealand.

This is valued at $1800.

About the Spirit of New Zealand 10-day Youth Development Voyages The Spirit of Adventure Trust was established in 1972 to provide the youth of New Zealand access to a character development programme through sail training.

Although described as a sail training organisation, the focus of learning for these young people is on personal skills such as leadership, teamwork and communication. Learning to sail a tall ship is just a small part of the award winning programme.

On the 10-day programme, participants are given equal opportunity to learn and develop from each other skills in communication, leadership, selfdiscipline, resilience, co-operation, confidence and tolerance. 40 trainees aged between 15-18 come from all over New Zealand to share the challenge of 10 days at sea. They leave with a new set of skills, a huge sense of achievement, loads of new friends and the confidence to take on any new challenge put in front of them.

This is what a recent youngster said about their experience… “You know how they say that there are a few life experiences that define you - well this is

one of them. The voyage redefined who I am into a better person”.

Nominate a deserving youngster today… We have loads of talented young people in our community. If you know a deserving youngster then the team at Milford Centre and NZRPG want to hear about them.

All you have to do is send nominations by email with a detailed description of why you feel this person is a positive candidate to receive this sponsorship.

Nominations close on Friday December 7th, 2012 at 5pm. The judges will select five finalists and post these on the website (www.milfordshoppingcentre.co.nz).

It’s then up to the public to vote on who they think is most deserving. Terms and conditions apply. Nominations: By Email to: soa@nzrpg.co.nz (close Friday December 7th, 2012).

WIN A VOYAGE ON THE SPIRIT OF new zealand To celebrate and reward the promising talented of youth in our community, NZRPG (owners of The Milford Centre) are inviting nominations for deserving young people, aged 15-18 years old, for an experience of a lifetime - a 10-day Youth Development Voyage on the Spirit of New Zealand, valued at $1800.

MILFORD Please send nominations to soa@nzrpg.co.nz with a detailed description of why you feel this person is a positive candidate to receive this sponsorship. Nominiations close on December 7th 2012 at 5pm. The judges will select five finalists and post these on the website (www.milfordshoppingcentre.co.nz). It’s then up to the public to vote on who they think is most deserving. Terms and conditions apply.

Terms and conditions: The prize is for a 10 day Youth Development Vouyage on the Spirit of New Zealand. The person you have nominated must be between the ages of 15-18 at the time of taking the voyage. All facts presented in the nomination must be proven to be true should this be requested by the judges. Any falsification of facts presented in the nomination will result in disqualification. Judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Nominations must be received by 5pm on December 7th 2012. Judges will select five finalists. They will be posted on the Milford website (www.milfordshoppingcentre.co.nz) where the public can vote for their chosen finalist. Voting will close at 5pm on Wednesday, December 19th and the winner will be contacted by phone. The voyage is subject to availability and must be taken within 12 months of winning. The winner must agree to the use of their name, photograph and nomination story for promotional purposes. The winner is subject to a police and school check. The Spirit of Adventure Trust terms and conditions apply.

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on Migun!

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There are hundreds of reasons North Shore residents should discover Migun. The revolutionary thermal treatment landed on the Shore last year, with the blissful Hurstmere Road oasis opening hot on the heels of the Rosedale Mews branch in Albany.

Takapuna couple Regina and William McLeod are delighted with the response from locals who have experienced some remarkable Migun moments at their Hurstmere Road oasis.

Co-director William said: “People who have been in to experience a Migun massage come back again and again. We recommend a combination of handson massage and time on the revolutionary Migun Thermal Massage System for maximum benefit.”

The thermal spinal decompression massaging beds are certified medical devices in the USA and have been widely lauded with praise from medical and health/wellness fields across the world. Using heat, massage, acupressure and spinal decompression, the beds provide relief from a number of ailments and conditions, such as arthritis, back pain, headaches, high blood pressure, slow metabolism, stress and insomnia.

The detoxing and relaxing effects are profound, and with soothing music gently playing through individual headphones and room-temperature water readily supplied, it is no wonder that many customers insist that time on the thermal beds become part of their weekly routine.

William added: “How many people are suffering pain when they don’t need to? This system helps alleviate discomfort associated with a whole range of ailments.

“We want to encourage people to slow down and this is a perfect way for couples, mum and daughters, father and sons and friends to enjoy a relaxing experience together as part of a day out at the beach this summer.”

Members of the Takapuna Business Association, the friendly couple are on a mission to put smiles on Shore faces with their multi-beneficial treatment system, through the Migun Wellness Clinic vision ‘to help clients create the possibility of living life to their maximum potential’.

Deep tissue massage, reflexology, sports massage, hot stone massage are offered by expert therapists. At the Takapuna branch, traditional Balinese massage adds to the treatments on offer. Co-director Regina has a beautifully beaming face that welcomes customers to this upstairs retreat and her calming presence sets the tone perfectly for a truly relaxing experience.

Over in Albany, the Migun experience is as amazing for all, with customers returning time and time again to take time out for themselves and enjoy the many and varied benefits of this medically-recognised treatment, suitable for people aged from eight to 108. Acupuncture is also offered at the William Pickering Drive branch.

If you haven’t yet experienced the joyful benefits of Migun, why not fit it in with your next beach and lunch day out? Or have a well-earned break during your next Albany shopping trip. You’ll be guaranteed to leave with a smile.

Quote “Channel November Deal” to enjoy: A 15 minute hands-on massage + 35 minute Thermal Spinal Decompression massage for $49 (value $64) OR 30 minute hands-on massage + 35 minute Thermal Spinal Decompression massage for $69 (Value $88) throughout November.

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Visit us: www.migun.co.nz

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Eating Out on the Shore Feature Restaurant - Blankenberge Bolliwood, Takapuna Belgian Beer Café

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It is ten years this month since their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium officially opened the Blankenberge Belgian Beer Café in Hurstmere Road, in the hub of North Shore’s fashionable entertainment precinct.

To celebrate, the good folk at the Blankenberge are planning a massive, weeklong beach-fuelled party. Monday 26th November kicks off a week of anniversary antics at the smart social spot. White beach sand will become a feature of the entire interior, with bright beach umbrellas, loungers and sand sculpture images as would be found in the coastal Belgian seaside resort of Blankenberge itself.

Blankenberge BBC owner Kevin Schwass is excited about reminiscing and celebrating what was a huge event ten years ago this month.

George Wood, Kevin Sch wass, Alain De Waele, “I remember the opening well. Andrew Williams, the now NZ First MP, was at Prince Philip, Princess Ma thilde, Annemie Neyts. that time the Hon. Vice-Consul of Belgium and Trade Commissioner of Flanders and had asked me if I wanted royalty to open the Blankenberge,” he explained.

“I didn’t realise what a big deal it was until I learnt that the Auckland Bridge was closed to allow the Prince and Princess’s cavalcade to travel uninterrupted nominate a suitable person to represent their firm in this high-stakes contest.” from their hotel on the other side over to the Blankenberge and over 20 paparazzi Come Friday, the Blow Boat Regatta will have the town talking, being conducted turned up to record the occasion for European press and TV. It was the first and outside the Blankenberge (weather permitting). Following on from a similar probably the last time Belgium royalty officially promotion organised around the first Americas Cup held in NZ, two participants at a opened a pub!” time will be supplied with boats and straws, and will compete against each other to The restaurant’s popular Monday Mussel Madness for $12 will be on offer at see who can ‘sail’ their boat to the finish line first. the start of the week, while Tuesday 27th will see the $15 ½ kilo Angus Rump To conclude the week, the Blankenberge Belgian Beer Café will have the beach Steak special being offered in the beach-style setting. As a birthday special, all vibe oozing along Hurstmere Road with Saturday night’s 10th Anniversary Party beverages served on those nights will be half price.

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Eating Out on the Shore Dine out at one of these fantastic local eateries tonight

Devonport

Takapuna

Takapuna

Nicolino Restaurant & Cube Bar

Mexico Takapuna

Pinot Plus

A “taste of Greece and the Mediterranean” in every sense of the word: food, atmosphere, live entertainment and relaxed, but attentive service just as you would find 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

Takapuna now has its very own version of the popular Britomart eatery. If you haven't been yet then you must – it's fantastic.

Mexico is a visual extravaganza of colour, imbued with the smells and tastes of Mexico, quenched with the finest of tequila, serenaded by the best in Latin music and offering big, spicy and sensory Mexican street food at unbelievably good value!

Open 7 days, 12 til' late.

Mexico Takapuna (At McKenzies): 4 The Strand, Takapuna Beach.

PH: 280 1487. www.mexico.net.nz

Yes - to private functions/ dinners.

Yes - to exciting wine by the glass.

Yes - to Metro Magazine endorsement.

Yes - to table reservations.

Yes - to monthly Main Dish with Wine at $25 (refer to treat below).

Yes - to home cooked bistro style food.

NO - to average, safe and mediocre cuisine.

Open for dinner Tues – Sat from 5.30pm.

168 Hurstmere Road Takapuna.

PH: 4899510 www.pinotplus.co.nz

Tip 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!”

Tip Try the desserts, they're sensational!

Churros con Xocolate or the Crema Catalana – yum!

Takapuna

Devonport

Dida’s Wine Lounge Dida’s Wine Lounge in Devonport is located in the front of the 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 Tip Try the top wines from Akarua Winery in Central Otago at Didas Devonport this month

Raviz Indian Restaurant 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 Treat On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights all mains are just $10. Cheaper than cooking at home we reckon. Conditions apply.

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Duck and Mushroom Risotto served with Kerr Farm Pinotage 2008 only $25

Treat

Takapuna

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 Salt and Pepper Squid 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 Treat Try our $13.50 lunch menu and Gourmet hand pulled pizza to share.

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Takapuna

Macs Brewbar Hurstmere Rd

Aubergine Restaurant

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 fish and chips, a pie of the week and chicken caesar 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

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 flavours 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

Popular is the 30 day aged Black Angus Ribeye Steak, served with crushed new potatoes and roasted garlic, creamed. Yum!

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Tip Take advantage of their 3-Course Dinner Special – entree, main & dessert for just $35! Conditions apply.

Treat

Al Forno Italian Cafe & Restaurant 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 Woodfired 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.

Come and try our new menu and wine list.

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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 Treat

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.

Thyme Restaurant 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 Treat 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!

Devonport

Corelli’s Corellis Teapot and Tea Cosy show from 14tn Nov to 4th Dec! Spanish Evenings at Corelli’s every Wednesday from 6pm-8pm join the conversation at Corelli’s Café. It’s a unique opportunity to learn some Spanish for free and in a casual and relaxed environment. Just grab a seat, order a drink and have fun while learning and meeting new people. Beginners and all ages welcome.

No boring grammar lessons, just useful Spanish in an amusing conversation where everybody can participate as much as they want. Free for everybody - so no excuses!

Open 7 days 7am until 11pm.

46 Victoria road, Devonport. PH: 445 4151 www.corelliscafe.co.nz Buy one meal and the second cheaper meal is FREE! (one coupon per table ) until end of Nov 2012.

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Takapuna

Otto Woo - Gourmet Asian Cuisine

Takapuna

Takapuna

New Vietnam Cafe

Niko's Pizza

For those of you who love Vietnamese food the New Vietnam Cafe is a must. You will discover very special value for money food as well as quick and efficient service. Perfect for Lunch or Dinner. Great range of special Vietnamese style appetisers, lemon grass food, spicy or not spicy food. Also many wok fried dishes and deep fried dishes for you to choose from. Great place for entertainment, group functions, birthdays and events. Welcome to dine in or takeaway.

Open 6 days, Tues - Sun 10.30am until 9pm.

62-78 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna. PH: 489-3869.

Experience a great dining atmosphere with great home-recipe dishes. Authentic Greek Cuisine by Greek owner Niko. From Pizza, Pasta, to Greek dishes, Niko will serve you with the freshest ingredients from the kitchen. We are also fully licensed with a variety of beers and wines available; or if you prefer, we are also BYO licensed!

We also deliver to Takapuna and Milford areas.

Open: 7 days. Mon - Thur, 5pm until late Fri - Sun, 2pm until late.

2 Anzac St, Takapuna. PH: 486 0600. www.nikospizza.co.nz.

This is a Channel team favourite.

Ask our staff to make some suggestions.

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Greek Night every second Wednesday of each month - traditional Greek plate smashing Live music and a selection of Greek wines

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Healthy meals don’t have to be boring — the perfect balance of great taste and nutrition is at Otto Woo in Huron Street, Takapuna. Otto Woo provides western style, modern Asian cuisine, with strong Japanese, Malaysian and Thai influences.

Each meal contains loads of fresh vegetables infused with high quality sauces, herbs and other ingredients. Special packages available for corporate lunches, client meetings, birthday parties, film shooting catering... Take out, Dine In, Delivery – Gluten-free options available.

Open: Lunch Mon- Sat 11.30-2.30pm; Dinner Mon- Sun 4.30-9pm.

8 Huron St, Takapuna. PH: 489 8001 Online order: www.ottowoo.com Like us on Facebook, and be into win the entire year of Otto Woo! See details online www.ottowoo.com

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Talay Thai Restaurant New to Milford – it opened in October 2011 – Talay Thai Restaurant has seating for 40 people and more than 60 delicious Thai dishes to choose from, including many Thai Vegetarian, Duck and Seafood options to suit your desire. Their knowledgeable restaurant staff will always give you a friendly welcome and help you choose from a wide range of high quality Thai dishes.

Open: Lunch (from only $10.50) – Tues-Sun 12pm-2.30pm; Dinner – 7 nights 5pm till late.

83/85 Kitchener Rd, Milford. PH: 489 9568. www.talaythai.co.nz We have Chef's special menu. BBQ Angel Chicken/Pork - Marinated in Thai home made sauce on steamed fresh vegetables.

Mairangi Bay

Faro Korean Grill Dining

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Takapuna's exciting Korean dining experience is very special – and it is an experience. Faro is for those who wish to eat good quality authentic Korean food. It has been called the best traditional Korean grill in New Zealand. Choosing food is very easy with the friendly and helpful staff and the choice is extensive, including great combination barbecue set menus – a mini banquet of dishes and meats for the grill. Faro is fully licensed and is great for just two people or for large groups, with the private dining rooms being an excellent option.

Open 7 Days, Lunch 11.30am-3pm, Dinner 5.30pm-10.30pm.

138 Hurstmere Road, Phone 486-5050.

Faro has great lunch specials, priced from just $15.

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Mairangi Japanese Cuisine Lunch Special $9.90 - Mairangi Japanese Cuisine 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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Mairangi Bay

Montrose Café, Bistro & Bar Warm up your winter with Montrose Café, Bistro & Bar. Relax and unwind with a mulled wine - back by demand for those chilly winter months. Leave the Sunday Roast up to us. Our succulent Roast Lamb with all the trimmings is sure to be a family favourite. We also have a kids menu available to keep the whole family happy. Enjoy our open fire combined with our rich dark English oak tables and leather chairs - you won’t want to leave! Live music Wednesday, Thursday, 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 Treat KIDS DINE FREE!!

Valid November and December, Sunday - Thursday for brunch, lunch and dinner. Saving you $16.50. Conditions of use, only on days stated, 1 child meal from kids menu with each paying adult. Not vaild with any other promotion. Kids meal includes a drink, kids main & one scoop sundae.

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Victoria Park Market Opening on 13th November 2012.

10/210-218, Victoria Park Market, Victoria Street West New Lynn, 2 Rankin Ave, P: (09) 827 7300 Parnell, 168 Parnell Rd, P: (09) 368 7744 Grafton, 8 Nugent St, P: (09) 365 1744 Mt Eden, 425 Mt Eden Road, P: (09) 630 2044 Hamilton, The Base, Te Rapa Dr, P: (07) 849 7544

Zigana coffee available at our caffes, via our website and through leading supermarkets.

Open 7days from 7am. Eden Mozaik and Hamilton open for dinner.

Takapuna is open 7 days from 9am and is open late on Thursdays. www.ziganaespresso.com

www.mozaik.co.nz

www.toper.co.nz

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Cafes on the Shore

Cafe Bella-Monte The new destination for a stunning brunch is Cafe Bella-Monte. Boasting a secluded sunny courtyard and fabulous fresh meals - you will fall in love with the food and decor! The kids will enjoy the play areas, while you relax, browse the gift store and enjoy a tasty meal. Bella-Monte serves Millers coffee.

The gourmet pies, slices and cakes are all handcrafted on site. Visit Facebook.com/cafe-Bella-Monte Mon - Fri 7:30am-3pm, Sat/Sun 8:30am-3:30pm.

13 Williamson Ave, Belmont. Ph: 445 7539 Email: cafebellamonte@gmail.com.

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Swiss Bakery & Cafe It's hard to find something that is truly artisan. But Eveline and her husband Franz simply do just that; serving all things Swiss style. Baked on site daily, this European flavour extends to everything on offer. Come in and try our delicious lunch menu, including crisp salads, just in time for summer. They also have a full Cooked Breakfast Menu.

Speciality cakes for all occasions – Wedding , Birthday, Anniversaries etc. Party Breads ideal as centerpieces at a party also Breads, rolls & small savouries. Catering Available.

Open: Mon-Fri 8am-4.30pm; Weekends 8am-2.30pm, 7 Days. 5 Milford Road, Milford. PH: 489 9737

Milford

Mozaik Takapuna’s Feriza.

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Takapuna

Grind On Cafe Every morning is busy for the Grind on Takapuna team, as regulars pop in for their award winning toasted espresso “coffee fix”. The Grind espresso bar is designed to be an interactive environment, where everyone can feel comfortable, converse and feel part of the whole coffee lifestyle.

Grind also stocks an extensive range of espresso equipment and coffee accessories, including freshly roasted coffee blends.

Open: Mon-Fri 6.30am-4pm; Sat 8am-2.30pm.

42 Barrys Point Rd, Takapuna. PH: 966 6485

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Habitual fix

Takapuna

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.

Mon - Sat: 8.00am - 8.00pm. Sun: 8.00am - 5.00pm 484 Lake Road, Takapuna. PH: 488 0388 takapuna@habitualfix.co.nz

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!

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Cafe Melba Lots of North Shore people “Meet at Melba”. Simply because Bobby and his team offer consistently good food and coffee that you always want to go back for. Located right in the centre of Takapuna, it is always buzzing with people, but you can just about always get a seat – inside or outside in the covered arcade.

Open: Mon-Fri 7am-4pm. Sat-Sun 8am-4pm.

62-78 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna Beach. PH: 489 0091

Try Melba's orange and date scone.

Make Mozaik your Ultimate Break!

Teaming up with a professional personal trainer is giving a Takapuna café the ‘ultimate’ edge this summer.

Mozaik Caffé in Shore City is matching the summer shapeup mood to provide food that fits with the workout crowd.

The Ultimate Menu comes to the stylish Level 1 café this season, having been created in conjunction with a local professional trainer, who works with Les Mills Takapuna upstairs in the Shore City centre.

Operations Manager Dionne Smith is excited about the new line in fitness-focused food: “We are providing that healthy low fat, low carb, high protein-packed foods for when you’re out and about. If successful, we will roll this range out across all our cafes.”

The Takapuna branch is one of nine Mozaik caffes across Auckland, part of the Turkish family-owned chain. There is one more branch in Hamilton. The name takes it roots from the value that is placed in each individual customer, staff member and branch that make up the Mozaik experience.

Dionne added: “We talk about Mozaik being a big picture which is made up of lots of smaller important pieces of the ‘mosaic’. The Takapuna café is a great example of a stylish café with a homely, welcoming feel that doesn’t feel like your usual mall food outlet.”

And the new Ultimate Menu needs to be created each day by an ‘ultimate chef’ and Dionne says that Mozaik Takapuna’s Feriza is the chef for the job! She is an accomplished chef who will take pride in creating these new healthy dishes for customers this summer, alongside the tempting range of less low-fat meals and treats.

Try the Ultimate Omelette with Salmon: 477 calories, 32.5g protein, 18.4g fat (saturated fat 3g), 34.5g carbs, sugars 4g, sodium at $12.5 half portion, $18.5 full portion or 1.5 portion size at $23.50.

Work up an appetite and make Mozaik a part of your health and fitness regime this season with pre and post-workout options from this cosy corner cafe.

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salads & other things

We love contributions to Channel Magazine from our 'locals'. One such local is Jacqui Wright, the friendly host at Sumo Salad in Takapuna. Stuart (and wife Jacqui) have put their hands up to provide a monthly contribution – to inform our readers of how to make tasty and healthy salads, and other bits and pieces. This month Stuart's contribution is a great soup recipe he discovered as a youngster working at a grotty pub in the UK.

Origins: Back in the UK I used to work in a real grotty pub – spit and sawdust type of place. It was renowned for a number of things. Three things, its lecherous landlord Colin and his rude wife Eve, great beer and great food. During winter we would roast chestnuts on the large open fire. Eve would use any left over in her Asparagus and Chestnut Soup the following day. I have been wanting to share this recipe with you but had to wait until asparagus was in season. If you can find Chestnuts let me know, but substituting with Hazelnuts make for a delicious compromise.

Cafes on the Shore French Rendez-vous Cafe

Takapuna

French Pictured – Prawns and Tip Scallops in a light tomato, basil and garlic sauce with creamy leeks in a filo cup, homemade baguette and ThreeChocolate Mousse.

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By Stuart

500g Asparagus 1 Red onion Chopped 2 Cups Vegetable Stock 1 Tbs of butter 2 Tbs of Plain Flour

1 Cup of Milk ½ Cup of Yoghurt 1 tsp of Lemon Juice 1/4 Cup of Hazelnuts Roasted

Method: Gently simmer Asparagus and Onion in ½ Cup of

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stock until tender. Reserve around 3 Asparagus tips per portion and then puree the remainder until smooth. Melt the butter in the same pan and slowly add flour and cook for a further 2 minutes (please do not burn). Stir in the remaining stock and bring to boil. Add Puree, milk, lemon juice and yoghurt and mix well.

Stir until heated through. Place in your best bowls and garnish with reserved asparagus tips and lightly crushed hazelnuts.

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

Get in fast, as dates are filling up for Christmas Party Catering

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

Tiger Coffee

Takapuna

Ingredients

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.

PH: 489 7866. 67 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach.

Cafe d’amour

Takapuna

Asparagus & Hazelnut Soup

The French Rendez-vous Cafe at The PumpHouse regularly adds new, delectable French dishes to its lunchtime menu. Everyday Chefs Philippe Raoult and Damien Gauthier create a different 2 course lunch special for under $20. French cuisine at that price? C'est très bon à savoir! All bread, pastries, desserts and ice cream are homemade French style. Come and try our delicious new additions to the dessert menu.

Open: Tues-Thurs 9.30am-4.30pm Sun 9am-4.30pm; Fri 9.30am-8pm; Sat 9am-8pm.

French Rendez-vous, Killarney Park, Takapuna.

Phone: 487-0009, Email: frenchrendezvous@live.fr

Sumo Salad

Takapuna

Spring is finally here!

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Tiger Coffee has gone mobile! Hire the cart for parties, school functions, weddings, charity fundraisers – whatever the occasion we’ll bring the cart, one of our amazing machines and a barista! All charity or fundraising events – we will make a contribution to the cause – so everyone’s a winner! or if you want to hire out our great space at Tiger Coffee for a function. Call the Tiger Team to discuss!

Mon-Fri 6:30am-4pm, Sat 8am-2:30pm.

18 Barry’s Point Road, Takapuna.

PH: 489 3084 www.tigercoffee.com

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Don't forget No surcharge over the Christmas Period and New Year Break.

Get in early for all of your Christmas catering needs. We can prepare traditional meals Christmas Glazed Hams, Christmas Cakes and much more. We can also cater for every occasion - if its finger foods or canpes you need we can provide for any event!

We also have a great venue for Christmas Functions and End of Year Work Parties in our Secret Garden.

Open: 6.30am-3pm, Tues-Sun (closed Mondays) 170 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach. PH: 489 5563

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Renovation project: window coverings Silhouette soft shade made by Luxaflex They say a builder's home is never finished and a painters home is never painted. I know exactly what they mean.

Bad Jelly and I have been undertaking extensive renovations to our home.

They started as a simple repaint that got out of hand and became a major transformation.

We have suffered through the inevitable delays with weather and tradesmen and tried to remain calm and relaxed throughout the whole process.

But now the hard part! The window coverings and upholsteries.

I am not sure that we will ever agree on what product to use, let alone what colour. I am not sure why she thinks it's OK to have an opinion. After all, this is my industry. I love it and I know all about it. I do not get involved in her decisions about education. I let her choose all the paint colours, tiles and carpets – now it should be my turn!

Our home looks out over the mud flats and gets all day sun. Large windows and doors across the living room mean we get a great view but also quite a lot of sun damage. If the house is locked up when we are at work it can be like an oven to come home to in the evening. It also loses a lot of heat in the winter.

We do not want to lose the view and want to maintain the very open feeling that the rooms have.

I am trying to convince her that the ideal product is the Silhouette soft shade made by Luxaflex. These are two layer sheer fabric roll-up blinds that have a solid fabric vane between them that gives privacy and light control. The advantage for me is that they roll up into a very small space when not required yet provide 99% UV protection, filter the sunlight and reflect the solar heat.

They angle the sunlight deep into the room and we can get them in translucent or room darkening where we need privacy. Best of all I can motorise them in the areas that need it, so I don’t even have to leave my chair to adjust the light to watch the rugby.

All I have to do now is convince Bad Jelly of this and we have the lounge sorted!

That’s one room done. To sweeten the decision I have arranged an extra 15% discount off these blinds for all our customers before Christmas so call in and ask Michael to see the samples. They may be ideal for you as well.

Home Fabrics, 28 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach, Phone 486 1103, Email: sales@homefabrics.co.nz or Visit: www.homefabrics.co.nz

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Quantum Events: Upcoming Summer Events

It’s your time to have a go!

Pull on those togs and get ready to hit the water in the forthcoming State Paihia Classic this month.

The first in this summer’s series of swim events by Quantum Events, will take place in the stunning Bay of Islands on November 10, with distances for everyone including those new to swimming.

Join North Shore local & All Black legend Ian Jones & his son in the 3.3km 'I'm Going Long' swim from Russell to Paihia, and escpae up North for a fabulous ‘start to the summer’ weekend.

Jetstar is right behind the State OceanKids Swim Series - helping Kiwi kids keep safe and celebrating the next generation of top swimmers. The fastest age group swimmers at each event will become members of the inaugural Jetstar Super Swim Squad and win a once-in-a-lifetime experience - a weekend squad camp with Olympic swimmers! Check out oceankids.co.nz for more details.

The State OceanKids event has now grown to a great 40 minute session packed full of fun activities designed to give your kids key water safety messages and teach them valuable ocean swimming techniques. What an event, everyone is a 'winner' just for completing the swim! If you can’t make it

up to the Paihia Classic, make sure you get yourself ready for the Harbour Crossing event in Auckland on 2 December – enter now.

To find out more about ocean swimming and to enter one of the State New Zealand Ocean Swim Series events visit: www.oceanswim.co.nz

State Beach Series – every Tuesday evening The start of summer signals a highlight on the local sporting calendar it’s time for the State Beach Series.

Whatever your level of fitness, you can be a part of this fun, social fitness beach event as it comes back for a new 2012-13 season.

Having kicked off on 30th October – Tuesday evenings now give Shore locals the chance to run shoulders with Olympians and quite possibly their own neighbours, as they hit the sand and sea for sporting challenges and a beach full of fun.

Event Managing Director Scott Rice said: “This is a great way to enjoy the beautiful Takapuna beach. Come along to enjoy some fun and fitness on the

best beach in Auckland!”

Entries for this family-friendly experience continue to be open and organisers encourage people to sign up at their new website: www.beachseries.co.nz There is even more scope for any fitness level this year, with more event categories having been added to the event offering.

Event dates run weekly until 18 December in 2012. Following a Christmas break, the State Beach Series begins again from 22 January, running until 19 March 2013. Get online and sign up now! Be a part of it this summer.

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Views From The Beach with Peter White, TBBA

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

This month we look at the recent hearings for the Draft Takapuna Beach Reserve Management Plan, report on progress of the Hurstmere Green redevlopment, congratulate the Local Board on their prior consultation of the Unitary Plan, announce the return of the Thursday Night Market and thank a local company who are huge benefactors to our community.

Hope to see you here soon.

– Pete

Hurstmere Green takes shape The Hurstmere Green redevelopment is fast nearing completion with a dawn blessing planned for November 16th and the official opening by Mayor Len Brown on December 8th.

This is a project that has generated a great deal of public debate, however surely now even its most vocal opponents should agree that the Green will be a marvellous haven to all who use it, with its north facing aspect providing all day sun and a variety of different surfaces and useable areas for all to enjoy.

Takapuna Beach Reserve Management Plan

Takapuna Beach Thursday Night Market returns The popular Takapuna Beach Night Market makes a return on Thursday December 13th as part of Takapuna Beach’s 12 days of Christmas celebrations. The markets were launched last year in conjunction with the Rugby World Cup, however operators felt that it was better to wait for the longer daylight hours and more settled weather before starting this year. The McKenzies development has invigorated the southern end of Hurstmere Road with its strong hospitality cluster, including Mexico, Zomer, Elske and The Commons attracting large numbers of people from throughout Auckland (over 60% of bookings at The Commons are from people south of the bridge).

The market will assist in the revitalisation of the Hurstmere Green and will include a mixture of stalls including food and great entertainment. The market will hopefully be a catalyst for coordinated late night shopping hours

by Takapuna retailers, will improve connectivity between Takapuna Beach and Hurstmere Road and all profits from the night market will be distributed to local community groups and organisations.

For further details email the market organizer – kylie@blackandwhite.net.nz

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A total of 1203 submissions were received by Council on its Draft Takapuna Beach Reserve Management Plan (TBRMP) and last week saw a hearings panel sit through three days of those wishing to present in person. Considering the importance of this document and the role it plays, it was disappointing to note the majority of those confined their submissions to the most contentious issue – the suggestion that the National Ocean Water Sports Centre be located on part of the land currently utilised by Takapuna Holiday Park whose lease ends in 2013.

We are lucky to live and work alongside New Zealand’s best urban beach; it is our most valuable asset and the TBRMP will govern how Takapuna Beach will maintain its special character whilst coping with an increased population and the consequential recreational demands. The plan provides for a number of different activity zones that protect areas of historical or geographical significance, allow areas for the commercial activities (hireage of water craft, the sale of ice creams and coffee etc) and the many events that are attracted by the beach and others where users can relax and recreate in peace.

It provides for a much needed playground, which I hope will incorporate activities for a range of ages (from preschool to adolescents) and is situated close to a cafe, so that parents can enjoy a coffee whilst keeping an eye on their children. Wouldn’t it be fantastic if it was the destination playground of Auckland, possibly water themed, taking into account Takapuna Beach’s aquatic reputation?

I was disappointed that regular grooming of Takapuna Beach was not provided for (a recent survey of TBBA members showed a staggering 88% support). Council provides huge resources maintaining parks, but little on grooming the best urban (and probably the most walked) beach in NZ. As an inner city beach, residents and visitors should not have to put up with the stench of rotting seaweed, accumulated

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rubbish and dead fish and birds. Urban beaches throughout the world are regularly groomed as are Blockhouse Bay beach and those on Tamaki Drive.

Takapuna Beach is Auckland’s premier urban beach and deserves the same.

Takapuna has a large population of elderly and disabled people (from Wilson home and Phab) and little reference was made towards improving accessibility.

The beach is extremely popular and attracts visitors from throughout the region, many with young families and children in pushchairs, and each of these demographics struggle to access the beach.

Likewise officers felt it unecessary to investigate a wharf for Takapuna Beach, instead stating that further analysis was required for its transport value. However I believe that a wharf would provide a number of benefits in addition to that of an alternative public transport option (which I suggest would be a kiss and ride facility only – no parking provided and utilising small 50-80 seater ferries). These benefits include providing wonderful amenity value (Fishing, walking, swimming); supporting tourism and conventions; providing North Shore residents with access to the Hauraki Gulf and connectivity to other seaside town centres (currently only available from Devonport and Gulf Harbour); complimenting the NOWSC and providing boaties with flat water when launching boats.

Stakeholder workshops offer public input into the Unitary Plan Auckland Council’s Devonport-Takapuna Local Board is to be congratulated in its efforts to provide early engagement with stakeholder groups on preliminary drafts of the Unitary Plan. The Unitary Plan is the planning rule-book that gives effect to the 30 year outlook Auckland Plan, which was finalised earlier this year. It was in this context that the local board wanted to test the issues for their board area and how it interprets the Auckland Plan at a local level. The recently held stakeholder workshop provided a great opportunity to discuss issues raised through the working drafts with key stakeholders from a variety of community groups. That feedback will assist the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board in working with the Governing Body and council officers to develop the Unitary Plan Discussion Document which will go out for wider public feedback in March next year. This will be followed by statutory notification in late 2013.

The board’s community-led approach sets a new benchmark for inclusive planning and is to be commended.

For further information visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/unitaryplan

Community benefits from Benefitz Rarely does a company touch as many lives as that of Aidan and Michelle Bennett and their team at Benefitz.

Publisher of this hugely popular Channel Magazine, Benefitz are prolific, but often unpretentious, sponsors of all sectors of our community.

Rarely does a day go by, when you do not see acknowledgement from a school, sporting club, arts provider, community group or business association thanking Benefitz for their generous contribution.

Aidan is also a tireless worker and Trustee of the North Harbour Club, a charitable organisation which has given over $1.4 million to the youth of the North Shore who have excelled in the Arts, Education, Music, IT, Sports and in providing service to our community.

As both a Platinum and Gold sponsor of the Takapuna Beach Business Association, I am well aware and most grateful of their generosity.

Thank you very much Aidan, Michelle and the Benefitz team, you make our community a better place to live.

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Cat’s Corner With Catherine Howell

Loads happening in Takapuna While November to some may signal the fast approach of Christmas, to others it’s a reminder of just how exciting it is to be in Takapuna. There are some great events coming up, such as the ever-popular National Criterion Championships (November 9th) and with a brand new website soon to be launched – www.takapunabeach.co.nz – you’ll be able to easily keep yourself in the, ahem, mo.

Movember: Each year in November, a strange phenomenon occurs where thousands of moustaches begin to sprout on men’s faces. It’s called Movember, and the aim is to raise funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer. Never shying away from a good mo, Caffe Massimo would like to invite you all to a very moustachery fundraising evening. Join us at Caffe Massimo on November 30th to help us raise funds at the "Shave-A-Thon" quiz evening. For more details check out our website www.takapunabeach.co.nz How Would You Spend $10,000 in One Day? With our first-ever $10,000 dollar giveaway coming to a close in mid-November it begs the question – why haven’t you entered yet? Someone will get the excited phone call by More FM on November 16th and it could be you! Imagine all the things you could buy with $10,000 – a family holiday, a new wardrobe, spa days with your friends, throw a big party, a new car, heaps of presents under the Christmas tree, or even put some money down on your mortgage!

The lucky winner will have one day to spend the full amount and will be accompanied by a personal stylist and More FM. To prepare yourself for the mad spree, look out for the ‘Shop Takapuna’ magazine where you’ll find heaps of great ideas on how to spend large (or small) in Takapuna. A big thank you to all those whom have made this campaign possible and all the businesses that have had the patience to deal with our fantastical ideas (DMD, The Sound Room, More FM, Benefitz, Channel Magazine - you know who you are). We can’t wait to be able to announce the winner!

Twelve Days of Christmas The countdown of sleeps till Christmas is now in the double digits and, as much as this may put a pit in your stomach, there’s good reason to get excited for the festive season this year. Cue Takapuna’s Twelve Days of Christmas, complete with an outdoor movie screening, bathtub races, dress your pet contests, night carnivals, and a huge surprise in Shore City. The festival starts on the Thursday December 13th and runs through until Christmas Eve. There will be activities for both young and old, with Santa Clause there on each of the Twelve Days. This is one massive event you won’t want to miss. For a full breakdown on all the events and entertainment over the twelve days – or to print out your activity map – be sure to check out our Facebook page (I Love Takapuna) or visit www.takapunabeach.co.nz

GOLD SPONSORS: The Takapuna Beach Business Association appreciates the support of our Gold sponsors…

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Health & Fitness: with Les Mills Takapuna

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

Time to challenge yourself?

Les Mills Summer BOOTCAMP'S start November 25th...

Wow how time flies! Looking back I realised it is now the 7th season that we will be rolling out our summer Les Mills BOOTCAMP® programmes. We first started these in 2006 with huge anticipation and buzz about the potential of this style of training “Team Training”– and true to this belief in the past years literally hundreds of Bootcamp’s have started up.

We have seen an explosion of outdoor based training groups. They are delivering great results and doing superb jobs of getting people active but most importantly keeping them committed to regular exercise through the support of “The Team”.

Les Mills BOOTCAMP’s have been the first step for many who have gone on to achieve fantastic results while overcoming great personal challenges. Some that come to mind are the recruits who have taken 18+ minutes to finish the 2.4km run and in re-testing 5 weeks later have slashed up to 5 minutes off their time.

In addition to this it is not unusual to see a 100% improvement in the number of push ups being performed when re-tested as well. The results can be astonishing when one fully commits to something.

This season we have over hauled our programming and introduced the philosophy of “Familiarity breeds intensity” – meaning once you learn something we wont go changing it on you we just want you to do it better so we escalate the intensity by grouping exercises and altering rest periods. In addition to this the length of the programme has been reduced to 4 weeks instead of the original 5 weeks. Here's what Les Mills BOOTCAMPS® are about:

Les Mills BOOTCAMP® - What's the drill Inspired by the military, Les Mills BOOTCAMP® is a programme that will challenge you and commit you to making a change. You’ll be one of a team of recruits led by certified Les Mills TEAM TRAINING™ Instructors, who will take you through four weeks of intense physical training, adventure workouts and outdoor drills.

It's part of a completely different approach to your typical personal training workouts. It's called ‘Team Training’- the gym equivalent of team sports because it’s all about camaraderie, support and inspiration – you will be part of a team of like-minded recruits who will give you that support and motivation to get you through and achieve physical results you never thought possible. The concept that drives Les Mills BOOTCAMP® can be summed up in one word - teamwork.

THE FACTS 3 workouts a week, for 4 weeks Platoons vary in size - minimum of 20 people; maximum of 40 Outdoors – Beach, park reserves or school grounds

special offer to channel readers Enlist in the next Les Mills Takapuna BOOTCAMP® starting November 25th and get it at the member price of $129 (Non-members usually $299).

All you have to do is answer the following 3 questions;

1. In which year did the first Les Mills’ gym open?

2. Name 3 of the Les Mills Group Fitness programmes?

3. When did Les Mills BOOTCAMP® first start?

To get this great offer simply come into the Les Mills Takapuna gym reception, we are located on Level 3 of the Shore City mall and tell us the answer to these questions.

Bring the whole family and discover what Team Training is all about. See you on the beaches!!

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Caters to beginners up to advanced fitness levels Men and women You don't have to be a member to enlist in this programme WHAT YOU GET Introductory seminar to set you up with your kit and paperwork Pre and post fitness test and measurements (RFL) Non members - you'll get access to all the gyms facilities for the duration of your Les Mills BOOTCAMP® including group fitness classes Support and motivation from like minded team members Personalised Les Mills BOOTCAMP® T-shirt WHAT YOU GAIN Les Mills BOOTCAMP® takes you to a whole new level of fitness through a revolutionary mixture of strength endurance work and cardiovascular fitness testing… you can expect: Increased fitness levels Increased motivation Ongoing commitment to maintain your improved fitness levels

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NZ Sculpture OnShore 2012: November 8th -18th, Fort Takapuna, Devonport

Sculpture exhibition highlights A magnificent cliff-top location is the stunning setting for a feast of sculptural art this month.

Over 120 dramatic works are set to turn heads from the 8th as the biennial NZ Sculpture OnShore returns to our region.

From the Gala Opening on Wednesday November 7th, the breath-taking Fort Takapuna Historic Reserve will be transformed into a sculpture park until the 18th.

High-profile host for the official opening evening will be TV’s Pippa Wetzell and well-loved personality Judy Bailey, patron of NZ Women’s Refuge, will speak on behalf of the charity that will receive proceeds from the event.

This gala event will include a preview of the indoor sculpture gallery, wine

by Villa Maria and exquisite catering by Jeremy Schmid, a perfect excuse for a get-together with friends, for a good cause. Tickets can be purchased by www.eventfinda.co.nz.

‘Creatures great and small’ is one of the themes that sculptors have this year used for this year’s exhibition; see a giant Kashin the elephant recreated in wood, life-sized Chihuahuas in bronze, bird-topped wind vanes, frogs, swallows, doves and more in the entertaining menagerie.

Sculpture Gallery: Sculptors have created irresistible smaller pieces for gardens and home interiors. Many imaginative works have been selected by Rob Garrett and Alix Bachmann for the gallery. Jeff Thomson’s dynamic sculptural wall pieces are also one of the features on show.

Cafe: NZ Sculpture OnShore’s ‘Cafe-Under-Canvas’ is in the hands of Jeremy Schmid - expect fresh summery tastes and treats from this top chef, who will soon be running event catering in The Officer’s Mess.

Kids Love Sculpture: For the 2012 exhibition we have two activity sheets to keep juniors occupied on a visit, and a postcard they can use to write to an artist. They can also enjoy the creations made by school classes at Children’s Sculpture at The Fort.

New for 2012: Twilight Night – on Friday November 9th, NZ Sculpture OnShore will stay open until 8.00pm for visitors and families who want to tour the exhibition after work.

Book in advance – avoid queues at the gate by buying entry tickets for any day online at www.eventfinda.co.nz and enjoy a memorable day out right here on the Shore.

For more details www.nzsculptureonshore.co.nz or www.facebook.com/NZSculptureOnShore

7th November – Gala Opening night 9th November – Twilight Evening open until 8.00pm NZ ART + STUNNING SCENERY = GREAT DAY OUT

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Charlotte Fisher “9 Billion”. Photo: Sally Tagg

8 – 18 November 2012, 10am – 6pm Devonport, Fort Takapuna Historic Reserve

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The Devonport Arts Festival 2012: November 17th – 25th

Saturday 17th Nov

Sunday 18th Nov All Day

Woollypoles in Devonport Victoria Rd

All Day

Robyn Gibson’s Paper Pendulums Throughout the Village

Robyn Gibson’s Spots on Top Mount Victoria

All Day

Robyn Gibson’s Spots on Top Mount Victoria

Film Festival at the Vic Victoria Picture Palace and Theatre

All Day

Film Festival at the Vic Victoria Picture Palace and Theatre

7am Late

The Great Tea-Pot Exhibition Corelli’s Cafe

7am Late

The Great Tea-Pot Exhibition Corelli’s Cafe

9.30 - 4pm

Hall of Fame Faces Mural Devonport Library

9.30am - Hall of Fame Faces Mural 4pm Devonport Library

10am - 6pm

Sculpture on the Shore Fort Takapuna Historic Reserve

10am - 4.30pm

Sculpt in Devonport Day 1 Library Conference Room

Community House

1 - 3pm

Free Cartoon Workshop Kerr St Art Space

10am - 4.30pm

Sculpt in Devonport Day 2 Library Conference Room

1 - 2pm

Segway Art Tour Shop 9 Ferry Terminal

4 - 8pm

3.30pm

Love My Devonport SPLASH Gallery Community House

Teri Parat’s Embracing Faces Exhibition The Depot Artspace

4 - 8pm

Night Market by The Devonport Craft Market Devonport Community House

All Day

Woollypoles in Devonport Victoria Rd

All Day

Robyn Gibson’s Paper Pendulums Throughout the Village

All Day All Day

4 - 8pm

4 - 8pm 4 - 8pm

4 - 8pm

8pm

Twilight Art Demonstrations Devonport Community House Car park The Festival Opening The Depot Art Space Teri Parat’s Embracing Faces Exhibition Opening The Depot Artspace 3:15 Westlake Girls’ Exhibition Opening The Depot Arts Space Main Gallery The Mouse Trap The Belmont Rose Centre Theatre

10 - 6pm Sculpture on the Shore

Fort Takapuna Historic Reserve

10 - 3pm Devonport Craft Christmas Market

10 - 4pm 3:15 Westlake Girls’ Exhibition

Opening The Depot Artspace Main Gallery

1 - 2pm

Segway Art Tour Shop 9 Ferry Terminal

2pm

The Mouse Trap The Belmont Rose Centre Theatre

10 - 3pm Love My Devonport

SPLASH Gallery Community House

2 - 4pm

The Michael King Writer’s Centre Open Afternoon Signalman’s House on Mount Victoria

Monday 19th Nov All Day

Woollypoles in Devonport Victoria Rd

All Day

Robyn Gibson’s Paper Pendulums Throughout the Village

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Devonport Craft Market 4-8pm, 17th & 10-3pm, 18th November

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November heralds the rebirth of the Devonport Arts Festival, celebrating all things arty in and around this creative village.

Festival organiser Toni van Tonder tells us more…

After 12 months of organisation the revived Devonport Arts Festival is finally upon us, and what a show the Devonport Peninsula is putting on.

The idea to revive the festival began as a small seed, planted into a conversation with Linda Blincko from The Depot Artspace in 2011. She told me of its remarkable origins; that it began in the 1950s by the parents of Devonport's own Barry Brickell, and grew into a large scale annual event. Sadly however, the festival went quiet and lay dormant for nearly ten years. What hasn't been in hibernation during this time, however, is Devonport's creative talent. With new faces on the scene, new art to showcase, a fresh perspective and enormous enthusiasm by Devonport's locals, it became quite clear that it was time for the festival to shake off its slumber.

I've been told by many that it's always the first year that poses the most challenges. Based on my experience, that premise is either an enormous fallacy, or a clear indication of the exciting future of the festival; as every individual or group, organisation or business whom I spoke with, were more than willing to jump onboard and offer an event to add to the festival line-up.

Over the festival's nine days there is a huge array of rich and exciting art for the people of, and visitors to, Devonport to experience. Everyone has worked hard organising their events and all I can ask of you is to attend as many as you can to encourage the community to continue doing what they do best.

The Devonport Arts Festival 2012: November 17th – 25th

Festival Be part of it!

All Day

Robyn Gibson’s Spots on Top Mount Victoria

All Day

Film Festival at the Vic Victoria Picture Palace and Theatre

Kerr St Artspace

7am Late

The Great Tea-Pot Exhibition Corelli’s Cafe

1 - 2pm

9am - 3:30pm

Hall of Fame Faces Mural Devonport Library

Segway Art Tour Shop 9 Ferry Terminal

2pm

9 - 4pm

Love My Devonport SPLASH Gallery Community House

Talk with Glass Artist Peter Raos Peter Raos Glass Gallery

8pm

The Mouse Trap The Belmont Rose Centre Theatre

10 -11am Library Rhyme Time for

The full detailed programme can be viewed or downloaded from www.devonportartsfestival.co.nz or join the facebook page www.facebook.com/ devonportartsfest

10 - 5pm 3:15, Westlake Girls’ Exhibition

Depot Artspace Main Gallery

11 - 3pm Museum of the Vernacular

Wednesday 21th Nov

Pre-schoolers Devonport Library

12 - 5pm Teri Parat ‘Embracing Faces’

Devonport's streets will be dressed in their finest with knit-installations by local knit-graffiti artist Helene Dehmer and her contingent of international knitters. Mount Victoria will be looking a little bit spotty thanks to Robyn Gibson's creative mind. There will be twilight art demonstrations at the Community House, craft markets, gigs at the Masonic and a special 'Arts on Film' film festival hosted by The Vic. Helen Moulder puts on a one-woman play at St Augustine Church and Michele Leggott reads some of her latest poetry that has very intimate links with her family's place in Devonport.

Children get to enjoy the Plunket summer picnic or music, face painters and Old MacDonald's petting zoo at Windsor Reserve.

Special exhibitions will be open and artists will be giving demonstrations in galleries. There will be free cartoon workshops, classes in Sculpting, and so much more. This will all begin at our grand opening on Saturday 17th at the Depot Artspace, where, with our Mayor Len Brown, we will reflect on Devonport's place in Auckland's creative landscape.

Thanks go out to BAYLEYS who, after getting wind of the project immediately jumped onboard as a key sponsor, and also Auckland Council's Creative Communities Scheme. Most importantly, thanks go out to every person who has shown enthusiasm for the revival, whether you've played an active part of it or not, that enthusiasm has carried us all a long way.

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Exhibition The Depot Artspace

12 - 5pm 3:15, Westlake Girls’ Exhibition

All Day

Woollypoles in Devonport Victoria Rd

All Day

Robyn Gibson’s Paper Pendulums Throughout the Village

Depot Artspace Main Gallery

All Day

1 - 2pm

Segway Art Tour Shop 9 Ferry Terminal

Robyn Gibson’s Spots on Top Mount Victoria

All Day

Film Festival at the Vic Victoria Picture Palace and Theatre

7am Late

The Great Tea-Pot Exhibition Corelli’s Cafe

9am - 4pm

Love My Devonport SPLASH Gallery Community House

Tuesday 20th Nov All Day

Woollypoles in Devonport Victoria Rd

All Day

Robyn Gibson’s Paper Pendulums Throughout the Village

All Day

Spots on Top Mount Victoria

All Day

Film Festival at the Vic Victoria Picture Palace and Theatre

Depot Artspace Main Gallery

7am Late

The Great Tea-Pot Exhibition Corelli’s Cafe

11am - 3pm

Museum of the Vernacular Kerr St Artspace

9am - 5:30pm

Hall of Fame Faces Mural Devonport Library

1 - 2pm

Segway Art Tour Shop 9 Ferry Terminal

9-4pm

Love My Devonport SPLASH Gallery Community House

2 - 5pm

Fraser Williamson Illustrates Flagstaff Gallery

6pm

Wind & Weather: A Reading by Michele Leggott The Depot Artspace

10 -11am Researching Family History

Devonport Library

10 - 5pm Teri Parat ‘Embracing Faces’

10 - 5pm Teri Parat ‘Embracing Faces’

Exhibition The Depot Artspace

10 - 5pm 3:15, Westlake Girls’ Exhibition

Exhibition The Depot Artspace

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Join us at the grand Devonport Arts Festival Opening, Saturday 17 November 4-8pm with Poets Laureate Ian Wedde and Michele Leggott, as well as our own Mayor Len Brown.

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8pm

The Devonport Arts Festival 2012: November 17th – 25th Masonic Tavern Pub Quiz: The Art Edition The Masonic Tavern The Mouse Trap The Belmont Rose Centre Theatre

Thursday 23th Nov All Day

Woollypoles in Devonport Victoria Rd

All Day

Robyn Gibson’s Paper Pendulums Throughout the Village

All Day

Robyn Gibson’s Spots on Top Mount Victoria

All Day

Film Festival at the Vic Victoria Picture Palace and Theatre

Friday 23th Nov All Day

Woollypoles in Devonport Victoria Rd

All Day

Robyn Gibson’s Paper Pendulums Throughout the Village

All Day

Robyn Gibson’s Spots on Top Mount Victoria

All Day

Film Festival at the Vic Victoria Picture Palace and Theatre

7am Late

The Great Tea-Pot Exhibition Corelli’s Cafe

9am - 5.30pm

Hall of Fame Faces Mural Devonport Library

9 - 4pm

Love My Devonport SPLASH Gallery Community House

7am late

The Great Tea-Pot Exhibition Corelli’s Cafe

9am - 5.30pm

Hall of Fame Faces Mural Devonport Library

9am - 4pm

Love My Devonport SPLASH Gallery Community House

10 - 5pm Teri Parat ‘Embracing Faces’

Exhibition The Depot Artspace

10 - 5pm 3:15, Westlake Girls’ Exhibition

10 - 5pm Teri Parat ‘Embracing Faces’

10 - 5pm 3:15, Westlake Girls’ Exhibition

Devonport Plunket

11 - 3pm Museum of the Vernacular

Kerr St Artspace

1 - 2pm

Segway Art Tour Shop 9 Ferry Terminal

Depot Artspace Main Gallery

11am - 3pm

Museum of the Vernacular Kerr St Artspace

1 - 2pm

Segway Art Tour Shop 9 Ferry Terminal

2pm

Talk with Glass Artist Peter Raos Peter Raos Glass Gallery

7.30pm

Pecha Kucha Night Victoria Picture Palace and Theatre

7.30pm

The Queen City Big Band Masonic Tavern

7.30pm

In Conversation: Eleanor Catton and Emily Perkins Devonport Library

8pm

The Mouse Trap The Belmont Rose Centre Theatre

Depot Artspace Main Gallery

10 - 2pm Plunket Summer Picnic

Exhibition The Depot Artspace

5.45pm - Sculpt in Devonport Day 3 8pm Library Conference Room 6 - 8pm

Emma Butler and Mark Compton Exhibition Opening Flagstaff Gallery

8pm

Four Great Local Bands The Masonic Tavern

8pm

The Mouse Trap The Belmont Rose Centre Theatre

7.30pm

Carolina Moon Music Ensemble Victoria Picture Palace and Theatre

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Robert Campion Classes in oils, acrylics and drawing.

Over 20 years’ teaching experience.

Small classes, relaxed environment.

Beginner or advanced artists.

Devonport Art Studio 13B Williamson Ave,Belmont, Auckland Artist, Art Teacher, Oils, Commissions Phone: 09 446 0111 Mob: 021 255 7516 Email:campion.artist@xtra.co.nz Web: www.robertcampion.co.nz

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Visual art is one part of the creative offerings that make up the Devonport Arts Festival this month. Devonport has many galleries, and a visit to the village to browse the many artworks on show is a pleasant way to spend a few hours. Here we showcase a few of the artists exhibiting as part of the Devonport Arts Festival this month...

Mark Compton is an emerging artist whose work explores screenprinting and signage which he uses to prompt associations of 'blue collar,' industrial culture and how this sits when juxtaposed with the 'gloss' of high culture. His interest in the formal aspects of design, shape, colour and composition dominate his work and command that these be read first as images before words. Compton makes these 'unseen' signs visible, with a ironic sense of humour. Devonport's Flagstaff Gallery is pleased to present his work in his upcoming solo exhibition "Welcome to the Real World' which will open at the Victoria Road gallery on Friday November 23rd, in proud association with the Devonport Arts Festival. Flagstaff Gallery will also be hosting a screenprinting demonstrating with Mark on Saturday November 24, all are welcome.

‘Documenting, presenting, discussing, animating and debating New Zealand’s cultural heritage and its perpetual development in relation to a distinctive national identity’ is the aim of The Depot’s Museum of the Vernacular. The Museum looks at New Zealand’s local vernacular, or dialect, how this is represented and the trends likely to influence the language we use as a nation, such as migration and globalisation. Informative exhibits, collections and activities are designed to encourage discussion on, and contemplation of, New Zealand’s and New Zealanders’ cultural identity. It does not aim to present an authoritative definition of what the national vernacular is, rather, The Depot’s Museum of the Vernacular explores its evolved and continually evolving meaning by provoking questions on what will influence New Zealand’s vernacular into the future.

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Saturday 24th Nov

Fraser Williamson's is a well known painter with a long-standing career in illustration.

His work is strongly influenced by his six years spent in Tonga, with the inclusion of the Pacific landscape replete with fish, angels and unique and quirky forms. "As an illustrator and painter, I want to produce visual pleasure in the form of a dream-like parable that amuses and creates interest whilst also suggesting the more universal themes of our lives, such as desire, provision and grace" says Fraser. Fraser is currently represented by Flagstaff Gallery, Victoria Road, Devonport and will be in the gallery to talk about his work, with a selection of his illustrated books and prints, on Wednesday November 21 from 2 - 5pm, as part of the Devonport Arts Festival.

Celia Walker is a printmaker who uses a variety of techniques, often making layered images that draw on historical references.

Also interested in botanical imagery, she uses threatened and other native species as part of her work. Celia will be demonstrating woodblock printing and other techniques that don't require a printing press during the twilight demonstrations on the 17th of November. She also has work in the Depot Small Dog Gallery, and some small works in her online shop at www.mixedvintage.felt.co.nz

Teri Parat will be exhibiting her 'Embracing Faces' show at The Depot on Clarence Street during the Devonport Arts Festival period 17th to 25th November. Teri's collection of portraits in oils have a beautiful luminosity and slightly surreal edge. This Auckland artist held an exhibiton at the same venue last year, which proved to be successful, so get along to The Depot to check out these stunning works.

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Sunday 25th Nov

All Day

Woollypoles in Devonport Victoria Rd

All Day

Woollypoles in Devonport Victoria Rd

All Day

Robyn Gibson’s Paper Pendulums Throughout the Village

All Day

Robyn Gibson’s Paper Pendulums Throughout the Village

All Day

Robyn Gibson’s Spots on Top Mount Victoria

All Day

Robyn Gibson’s Spots on Top Mount Victoria

All Day

Film Festival at the Vic Victoria Picture Palace and Theatre

All Day

Film Festival at the Vic Victoria Picture Palace and Theatre

7am Late

The Great Tea-Pot Exhibition Corelli’s Cafe

7am Late

The Great Tea-Pot Exhibition Corelli’s Cafe

9am - 5.30pm

Hall of Fame Faces Mural Devonport Library

9 - 4pm

Love My Devonport SPLASH Gallery Community House

9:30am - Hall of Fame Faces Mural 4pm Devonport Library

9 - 4pm

Love My Devonport SPLASH Gallery Community House

10am - 4.30pm

Sculpt in Devonport Day 4 Library Conference Room

10 - 5pm Teri Parat ‘Embracing Faces’

Exhibition The Depot Artspace

10 - 5pm 3:15, Westlake Girls’ Exhibition

Depot Artspace Main Gallery

10.30am Emma Butler & Mark Compton

4.30pm

Exhibition Flagstaff Gallery 30 Victoria Rd

11-12.30 12 Crafts of Chirstmas:

Floral Designs Community House

11 - 1pm Screen Printing with Mark Compton

10 - 5pm Teri Parat ‘Embracing Faces’

Exhibition The Depot Artspace

10 - 5pm 3:15, Westlake Girls’ Exhibition

Depot Artspace Main Gallery

10.30am - Emma Butler & Mark Compton

4.30pm

Exhibition Flagstaff Gallery

11 - 1pm 12 Crafts of Christmas:

Advent Calendar Making Community House

12 - 2pm Fab Faces Face Painting

Windsor Reserve

12 - 2pm Old Macdonald’s Petting Zoo

Flagstaff Gallery

1 - 2pm

Segway Art Tour Shop 9 Ferry Terminal

Windsor Reserve

1 - 3pm

Free Cartoon Workshop Kerr St Art Space

1 - 2pm

Segway Art Tour Shop 9 Ferry Terminal

2pm

Talk with Glass Artist Peter Raos Peter Raos Glass Gallery

2pm

Devonport Chamber Orchestra Holy Trinity Church

8pm

The Mouse Trap The Belmont Rose Centre Theatre

2pm

The Mouse Trap The Belmont Rose Centre Theatre

4pm

Playing Miss Havisham The Belmont Rose Centre Theatre

Windsor Reserve

12 - 2pm Folk and Choir Music at the Rotunda

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Children’s Photographic Exhibition, Love My Devonport At Splash Children’s Art Gallery Opens Saturday 17th November Proudly part of Devonport Arts Festival Devonport Community House 32 Clarence Street.

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Interiors by Shelleece Stanaway Design.

Bayleys supporting the Devonport Arts Festival Hot on the heels of opening their sensational new office in Devonport, Bayleys Residential North Shore has got in behind the Devonport Arts Festival as a key sponsor. Bayleys have always been 'big on the community' so it is great that their bricks and mortar move into Devonport is being followed by a strong community involvement.

"When we heard from festival organiser Toni van Tonder that she was reviving this very popular local event we leapt at the chance to be involved," explained Hayden Stanaway, Bayleys’ North Shore residential regional general manager. "We are thrilled to be associated with what is effectively a largescale community project and are dedicated to ensuring it is around for many years to come."

At the end of 2011, Toni van Tonder spoke with some key players on the peninsula about the possibility of organising a one-off exhibition. The more they talked, the more ideas they generated, and it became apparent to them that Devonport’s annual arts festival was due a revival.

"We all know that Devonport has a creative heart and showcasing this unique facet of Devonport’s culture is a worthwhile cause," said Toni van Tonder. "It is great, with the help of organisations like Bayleys, we have been able to revive the festival. There’s an average of 15 separate events taking place on each of the nine days. That makes 135 exhibitions, gigs, workshops, markets, films (and more) made available to both locals and visitors to Devonport alike. And this is only the first year. Based upon the success of the event, it is my expectation that the festival will grow and that it will be widereaching and recognisable across the country."

As is their way, Bayleys are not stopping at just associating their name with the festival either. They are getting involved 'boots and all'.

Bayleys are also sponsoring the Devonport Arts Festival Pecha Kucha Night being held at The Vic Theatre on Thursday November 22nd. Pecha Kucha Night was devised in Tokyo in February 2003 as an event for young

We all know that Devonport has a creative heart and showcasing this unique facet of Devonport’s culture is a worthwhile cause designers to meet, network, and show their work in public. It has turned into a massive celebration, with events happening in hundreds of cities around the world, inspiring creatives worldwide. Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of conversation ("chit chat"), it rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images x 20 seconds. It's a format that makes presentations concise, and keeps things moving at a rapid pace.

In addition Bayleys is also getting involved in the final event taking place for all the family at Windsor Reserve Sunday 25th November 12-2pm. As well as music at the rotunda and Old Macdonald's petting zoo, Bayleys are offering free vouchers for face painting, which you can collect in advance from their Devonport Office at 83 Victoria Road.

The new Bayleys Devonport premises, that were previously the home of Newton Andrews (antique maps, early prints, photograpy and paintings), have been transformed into something very special. It is worth a look.

Bayleys Residential Devonport – now open at 83 Victoria Road, Devonport Email: devonport@bayleys.co.nz - Phone: 489 1999 - www.bayleys.co.nz

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Flagstaff Gallery Devonport: November/December Exhibition

Mark Compton – Welcome to the Real World Preview: Flagstaff Gallery, Friday 23rd November, 6-8pm After many years working as a fine art screenprinter and production manager, up-and-coming artist Mark Compton has retired the day job and is now a full time artist. His exhibition, Welcome to the Real World, is on at Flagstaff Gallery, Devonport from November 23rd.

His work in the art trade, combined with time at Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design, opened his eyes to the possibility of pursuing a career as an artist.

Starting out in screenprinting in 1997, Mark began a trade in fine art printing that fuelled his love of imagery. For the next decade he was immersed in shape, colour and composition and worked alongside renowned New Zealand and international artists, creating limited edition screenprints with them.

For this exhibition, ‘Welcome to the Real World’ – the second solo show of his career – Mark has stepped back from the representational approach he’s taken over the last few years, and embraced his roots with more graphic, printbased work. He says the print industry was where he was welcomed into the ‘real world’ himself, and the exhibition explores this phrase both conceptually and in the construction of the pieces. ‘Welcome to the Real World’ aims to pose questions about the place of design and trade in the fine-art world, and attempts to bring a bit of blue collar to the high brow.

“It’s a nice change from my last show,” he says. “In the last exhibition I just loved the irony of how the roughness of industry and innovation can sit so interestingly with the beauty of nature. In this show the beauty and structure of

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iLove iLive iAm industry shines and stands alone on the gallery walls.”

There’s an easy familiarity about Mark’s work – things you see every day, but expressed in a different way. “I love creating and I love what I do, but at the end of the day happiness is seeing the works going to a new home with someone who enjoys them as much as I do!”

‘Welcome to the Real World’ – Flagstaff Gallery from November 23rd until December 18th. Mark will also be running a screenprinting demo in the gallery on November 24th from 11am-1pm.

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‘Stack the Deck’ Exhibition The Depot, Devonport, December 1st to 20th ‘Stack the Deck’, an exhibition of work by 18 established artists with edgy practices, is taking place at the Depot Galleries in Devonport during December. The art is across an exciting and inspiring range of media, styles and techniques, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking and jewellery.

The theme of this exhibition takes account of the part chance plays in our lives and how circumstances may seem ‘stacked’ against or for us despite the apparently rational decisions we make.

In ‘Stack the Deck’, each artist is given the opportunity to turn the tables on a random act, in this instance the cards they have been dealt, and create something significantly and identifiably their own.

In ‘Stack the Deck’, each artist is given the opportunity to turn the tables on a random act, in this instance the cards they have been dealt, and create something significantly and identifiably their own.

Each artist has been randomly dealt one picture card and two other cards (three each total) using the two jokers, to complete the ‘Deck.’ Their brief is

completely open and there are no limits on size, theme or interpretation. A diversity of approaches and subjects – stacked no doubt with good humour and acerbic social commentary – is therefore likely to prevail.

Artists taking part are Karl Amundsen, Ande Barrett-Hegan, Alice Rose, Katherine Batchelor, Kim Boyd, Linda Gair, Dean Buchanan, Nadene Carr, Graham Downs, Robyn Gibson, John Horner, Prue MacDougall, Melissa Martyn, Andi Merkens, Justin Morgan, Jeff Thomson, Rob Tucker and Sharon Vickers.

‘Stack the Deck’, December 1st to 20th, Depot Galleries, 28 Clarence Street, Devonport. Phone 963-2331 or visit www.depotartspace.co.nz

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Wine & Food with Liz Wheadon Our monthly Channel Wine & Food 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 vineyard area is surrounded by forest; not the kind that you'd take a leisurely walk through, unless you were a local wild boar, it’s dense and coarse. The land itself is undulating and without the steep hills you find in the Chianti area. It reminded us somewhat of the vineyards around Toulon, Cote de Provence area in Southern France; going back to view it on a map, the similarities made sense.

This different geographic aspect produces Sangiovese with an upfront fragrant and fruit driven nose, on the palate it's generous and round, there's a balance of acidity and tannin, but only just enough. These are early drinking and very approachable wines.

The Cecchi family now have two properties in Chianti, one in Maremma and San Gimignano with a new venture producing Brunello just underway. To ensure each is managed to the family's exacting standards each is run by an estate manager, meeting these guys you can see the passion and pride they take in their estate.

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Cecchi is a family firm, with well established roots in the Tuscan wine region of Chianti. Managed today by brothers, Andrea and Cesare Cecchi, they both have their own areas of responsibilities; Andrea looks after the vineyard management and oversees all of the winemaking, whilst Cesare takes care of the commercial side of the business and no doubt both offer each other a few thoughts on each other’s areas of expertise.

Whilst Cecchi is at home in Chianti, the ambitious and forward thinking family are investing heavily in new developments and broadening their offering of Tuscan gems. I visited with them last month and was treated to a tour of their vineyards in Maremma. From the Chianti region, Maremma is about an hour or so south, heading first towards Sienna then to Rome before taking the turn off for Grosseto.

The Cecchi family investment in this region started about 15 years ago when the brother’s father saw the potential for Sangiovese in the southern reaches of Tuscany and started the journey. They purchased the then small estate of Val delle Rose and started on a replanting and resurrecting project. This year in time for vintage they completed their state of the art winery – walking through it was like seeing a whole lot of kids with new toys, the winery team were beaming from ear to ear with their new surrounds.

Like they do in Chianti, the primary variety here is Sangiovese. It's a wonderful dynamic variety that shows such a diverse range of flavours depending on its growing conditions.

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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…

Name: Susan Hourigan Home/suburb: Milford Bus: 822/839 Occupation/Title: Insurance Manager/Consultant, Mercer Health & Benefits

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Channel Magazine: Why do you take the bus?

Susan Hourigan: It’s so much easier, and it takes half the time to get into town!

Cheese

Cheese is a versatile ingredient that is excellent in a range of summer dishes. Coming into the warmer months, here’s a few of my favourite cheese based meals.

Goats Cheese and Beetroot Tart I start with a sheet of puff pastry, cut into four (you could cut it into circles if you wish), and place the pastry onto an oven tray lined with baking paper, top with baking paper and another oven tray. Bake the pastry in the oven for about 15 minutes or until golden.

With the oven tray on top, it won’t rise but will make a solid base for your tart. Next the beetroot – whether using fresh or tinned, prepare and then slice the cooked beetroot, arrange on the pastry base. Top with slices of goats cheese and grill. It’s done when the cheese is slightly golden with its shape intact. I love to serve this with rocket and a drizzle of good quality balsamic vinegar.

Roasted Vegetables and feta You can use any vegetables suitable for roasting, in summer I like to use courgettes, capsicums and carrots. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and a little honey. Roast until done. Take some sourdough and cut into slices, lightly toast, but not till golden. Top with feta – a soft creamy one is ideal. Then place under the grill until golden. Serve the vegetables topped with the sourdough and feta and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar – you don’t need oil or honey as that’s with the vegetables when they are roasting.

Haloumi Salad Haloumi is a wonderful cheese, it’s excellent in salads and quick and easy to produce.

Prepare the salad first, take some lettuce, and add your favourite salad ingredients – something like some olives, a few sundried tomatoes and some caper berries. Dice the Haloumi into cubes and cook in a frying pan with very little oil - the oil in the cheese will do the trick. When golden brown on all sizes, add to the salad, some pinoli pine nuts toasted on top works a treat.

CM: What is the most interesting conversation you have had on the bus?

SH: Defending my Aussie heritage when I got on the bus wearing my green and gold jersey during the World Cup – we all ended up having a lot of fun!!

CM: There’s lots of time to play on our phones on the bus. What’s your favourite mobile/iphone app at the moment?

SH: Map My Run CM: When you are not on the bus, we are most likely to find you...?

SH: Takapuna Beach, Mission Bay or at the Viaduct.

CM: How long have you lived on the Shore?

SH: I moved here from Melbourne just over 3 years ago – it’s like paradise.

CM: Favourite thing about the Shore?

SH: A sense of community, easy access to good tramps, the views and the beaches.

CM: What’s your favourite restaurant on the Shore?

SH: Pinot Plus!

CM: Take us through an ideal Saturday on the Shore!

SH: I would catch-up with the girls for an early morning walk from Mairangi Bay to Browns Bay and back, followed by a well-deserved coffee at Rhythym Café (they have the best coffee), and then some shopping at the Mairangi Bay markets. In the afternoon I would do a bit more shopping before meeting friends for a drink somewhere on Hurstmere Road followed by a bite to eat at Pinot Plus.

CM: Summer is around the corner – what are you most looking forward to?

SH: Getting out to do some tramping, going to live concerts at Ascension Winery and picnics after work on the beach.

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A crystal chandelier is an undisputed thing of beauty and an undeniable statement of grandeur. Whether you are in the market for a stunning statement piece such as this, or a discreet nightlight for a child’s room, Bardsleys Lighting is switched on to your needs.

The Auburn Street specialist store is an Aladdin’s Cave of all things lighting. It is a pleasure to browse the multitude of illuminating options for all indoor and outdoor needs.

Owner Mark McCluskey is rightfully proud of the expert team and the extensive range of products offered at what is one of the oldest remaining same purpose retail businesses in Takapuna, having been serving the town’s lighting needs for over 40 years.

He said: “We offer a comprehensive lighting service; everything from design and consultation through to installation and servicing. We specialise in supplying something that little bit different.”

Red Beach resident Mark heads up the team of expert, Shore-based staff; wife Angela has considerable design experience and Chedam Sabanli is a qualified lighting engineer and experienced consultant. You’d be hard pressed to find a more experienced lighting team.

“We are fully conversant in LED and energy efficient lighting, which is increasingly popular,” said Mark. “Style-wise, the large, fabric shades continue to be popular and the chandelier is certainly back in vogue.”

Mark warns against making costly lighting errors, issues he hears of all too often from customers who come to Bardsleys for solutions to their lighting problems.

“With so much choice out there in lighting now, it’s easy to make a mistake when buying, such as purchasing lighting that is not going to give you enough light, or that’s going to give too much. Another common mistake is buying a costly light fitting that over time you find is impossible to find spare parts for.”

And with Christmas around the corner, it’s not just twinkly fairy lights that can give your home a festive touch in the lighting department. Beautifully-rich red Christmas-themed shades can be swapped in for the festive period to give your home a stylish seasonal twist. Christmas candles, ornaments and stunning jewellery pieces are also stocked as additional Christmas gift ideas.

Mark summarised: “So if you’re looking for something special in lighting, this is the place. Come along for a chat and see what we can do to light up your home!”

Bardsleys Lighting, 3-5 Auburn Street, Takapuna. Phone: 09 489 9099 or visit: www.bardsleylighting.co.nz.

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Takapuna Beach Streaming music at SHORE HI-FI Shore Hi-fi are Auckland’s hi-fi specialists, supplying North Shore residents with quality products and services for the last 20 years.

If you are unsure about the latest music technologies, let us explain it to you in simple terms. It really is easier than you think! Streaming music is the latest way to listen to your music. Whether it’s on Mac or PC, iPod or android, we can make your music sound fantastic anywhere in your home. Come in store and hear the difference quality hi-fi can make to your music collection. Shore Hifi, 1 Byron Ave, Takapuna.

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Peonies have arrived at FLORIENNE Peonies are here. These stunning large and vibrant blooms have arrived once again this year. Corals, Pinks, Crimsons and Bowl of Cream. Treat yourself or someone special to Peonies today. Don't wait too long, in a month their season will be finished again until next year. Peonies look great in jugs and vintage vases and new shipment of vessels of all sorts has just landed at Florienne, just in time for the festive season. Come see for yourself today, visit us at 60A Hurstmere Road or online at www.florienne.co.nz. Delivery available Auckland wide.

Gift Ideas at TRADE AID TAKAPUNA Trade Aid has a range of gift ideas from around the world ranging from small to large items working to improve the livelihoods and wellbeing of disadvantaged producers and speaking out for greater justice in world trade. Trade Aid is a non profit organisation founded in New Zealand in 1973. Trade Aid is all about change.

We're helping talented people around the world improve their lives through trade.

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Fragrances to indulge and delight your senses at RIVA Even our tealight selection is available in a vast array of seductive fragrances.

From the heady notes of Pinot Noir to the classic White Rose, these fragrances will indulge and delight all your senses. Come and visit us at 60B Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. Aphrodisiac to relaxing, Riva has it all! Open daily, 9am through 5pm Monday to Saturday, and from mid morning till 3pm on Sunday.

Annabel Langbein's Simple Pleasures at PAPER PLUS TAKAPUNA With Simple Pleasures, Annabel Langbein stays true to her philosophy that quality natural ingredients need little in the way of fussy preparation, cooking up an exciting new batch of recipes using seasonal ingredients fresh from her kitchen garden. Inside, gorgeous photos of Annabe's home-cooked food are interspersed with inspiring images of her verdant vegetable garden and orchard, and the amazing natural landscapes of New Zealand's scenic South Island. As well as more than 150 delicious recipes, Simple Pleasures features menu suggestions drawn from the accompanying TV series, plus Annabel's musings on living well in today's fast-paced world.

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Channel Grill – Talia Bennett

Viva Las Vegas!

Within hours of her plane landing back in NZ from a trip to Thailand, Talia Bennett caught up with Channel Magazine before she packs her crown again for Las Vegas where she’ll represent NZ in the Miss Universe contest next month. Yes, Nevada is the next stop for this ambitious local woman who wants to make her mark on the world, not just the beauty world. Talia, winner of the Miss North Harbour beauty pageant, was crowned Miss Universe NZ in August following the controversial dethroning of Miss Howick, South African-born Avianca Bohm, due to ineligible citizenship issues. Talia is now looking ahead to the bright lights of Vegas and took time out of her busy schedule to talk to Heather Vermeer…

Heather Vermeer: Vegas, baby! How do you put into words your excitement at heading to the glittering Sin City next month?

Talia Bennett: My excitement is more about the association and opportunity to be involved and compete in Miss Universe, more so than heading to "sin city".

This year marks the 61st year of the annual Miss Universe Beauty pageant and it’s such an honour not only to be involved, but to be representing my home, New Zealand, on the world stage. It’s mind blowing! This has always been a dream of mine since I was a little girl. As excited as I am to arrive in Las Vegas and experience the go-to party capital of the world, I am more focusing on this oncein-a-lifetime opportunity that only a select few are blessed to experience.

HV: Which beauty products will make it into your travel luggage?

TB: Great question but I wouldn't even know where to begin! I am taking over an entire beauty case, if I had to name the lot it would be the entire Channel Magazine print for the month! My essential beauty product is my Maurad refreshing cleanser, your makeup only looks as good as the skin beneath it. Good skin care regime is a must and these will most definitely be making it over to Las Vegas with me. Other must have essentials include; Strobe cream by M.A.C to keep my skin looking bright and luminous, ID Mineral Makeup and my M.A.C lippy in ‘Costa-Chic’.

HV: Are there any style crimes you've committed that you're glad the judges are not going to see?

TB: I think we are all guilty of a few fashion fad shames over our lifetimes! One that sticks with me dates back to my early teens. I loved, no wait I was more OBSESSED with the Spice Girls, so much so that the entirety of my wardrobe starting paralleling the Spice Girls’ attire. Baby Spice was my favourite and I think this was a real crime as my style for a good year consisted of pig tails, mini-skirts with knee-length stockings and the oh-so-famous pump Spice Girl platform shoes!!! Oh dear!

HV: I believe you are a qualified commercial property valuer? What would your dream property be?

TB: With my commercial mind-set, it would most definitely be an incomeproducing commercial property within Auckland CBD, with good long-term secure tenants and lease structures in place. Ideally, this way, I could sit on the property and reap the benefits from a long-term income-producing property and free up my time and ability to work.

On a personal note, a dream home for me would be to build new in Takapuna, ideally on the beach front, with a beautiful garden, large kitchen, outdoor dining overlooking a pool and a walk-in wardrobe - mandatory for any woman!

HV: Have you always lived on the Shore? What was your school experience like here?

TB: I am a born and bred North Shore sweetheart. I attended Takapuna Primary School, followed by Takapuna Intermediate. I then progressed on to Carmel College, Catholic all-girls school. Switching from a unisex school to an all-girls Catholic college was quite a change for me, as both Takapuna Primary and Intermediate had many different aspects & qualities to that of Carmel College.

My parents have always stressed the importance of education and have ensured adequate, top education was provided for my siblings and I. I then progressed on to the University Of Auckland where I completed my Bachelor of Property.

HV: What drew you to the world of beauty pageants?

TB: I was spotted by the national director of Miss Universe at the airport (ironically) on a family trip to Las Vegas. She insisted I came along and gave them ago, I later found out that my childhood friend was competing in the pageant as

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well. We did it for fun together and this in fact rekindled our friendship – we’re now best friends! A few years later, we were both approached by the director of Miss North Harbour to compete and we both agreed to do it for a bit of fun and experience. I then went on to be crowned Miss North Harbour, which then opened the door allowing me to compete for Miss Universe NZ. HV: What role do you think beauty pageants play in the modern world?

TB: For an individual competing in a beauty pageant, it plays a large part in that person’s society. Beauty pageants are empowering for the contestant as they articulate one’s confidence, improve one’s presentation, self-awareness and highly evolve them in terms of public speaking. I’ve come a long way with my public speaking through competing in beauty pageants which has various personal benefits and helps in my business dealings. Furthermore, beauty pageants are a great showcase for local businesses, in that they lead to many networking opportunities. I have been exposed to many opportunities as a direct result of beauty pageants. For me, this includes modelling, brand ambassador-type roles together with friendships. Unfortunately there is not much support locally here in NZ with beauty pageants. It’s unfortunate as I can personally say they offer a lot to young women. I hope there is a shift away from the adversity surrounding pageants.

HV: What is it about the North Shore that’ll you shout about to the wider world?

TB: Plenty, in fact in my official Miss Universe biography I have made numerous references to the North Shore. I have spent the entirety of my life living on the North Shore and have many fond memories and associations with this area. After my numerous (but limited) travels around the world and our country, I think the North Shore is truly beautiful! The make-up of my immediate local surroundings (Takapuna) from a geological perspective is extremely unique. Volcanic eruption has essentially defined my direct environment outside my home. At the bottom of my street is solidified molten lava acting as a path around the beach bays, beautiful seaside scenery and a dormant volcano, which is very symbolic of the North Shore.

My house is bounded by Waitemata Harbour to the east of my house and a beautiful lake, Lake Pupuke, to the west, which again is a direct result of a volcanic eruption.

These two acts of nature have defined my unique surroundings. Not only are they truly stunning and accessible, being within walking distance from my house, but they are essentially very unique and I think this is taken for granted by many. We are very blessed.

Good luck in Vegas, Talia!

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It is my pleasure to introduce my new monthly column in this fantastic local magazine, Ultimate Motoring. In this column I plan to keep you informed about what is happening in the world of Ultimate Motoring on the North Shore, more specifically BMW.

L-R Lance Corporal Richard Delaney, Lance Corporal Mark Gilmour, Private Cieran Marshall, Mrs Joan Clouston and Rear Admiral Jack Steer, Vice Chief of Defence Force.

Craig Sutherland.

Loving Life

on The Shore

A little bit about me first. I am a North Shore local, born right here in Takapuna. After attending Kristin School, I then had my senior school years at Westlake Boys, a place I left with many fond memories and some great mates. I love the Gym and attend Les Mills almost every day, which like Jerry Clayton BMW – has been a long serving business in Takapuna.

My Dealer Principal, Steve Hilson is focused on community and this is shown with the amount of sponsorship we do, events we hold in the dealership and our new model launches. I have been with Jerry Clayton BMW for just under two years, and since being involved in the company, I have learnt so much and been involved with the likes of the Takapuna Beach Business Association and met a lot of great people, who all have a common passion – the North Shore.

BMW is a well known brand world wide, one I have found is not just for the super well off and cash buyers. With various Finance options to suit everyone’s needs, it’s as easy as coming in and talking to our on site Business manager.

I recently sold a car to a North Shore couple which was their first BMW. Not knowing what to expect from our cars, they were very performance based buyers, liked the handling and acceleration – but wanted to keep there fuel consumption down. The two don’t really go hand in hand. They wanted an SUV, but the stretch to go into an X5 (the largest of our SUV’s) was too much. I said “Why don’t we look at the Diesel option?”. They both laughed a little and said “I don’t want to drive a tractor!” and “They are slower than petrol cars”. Without being pushy I said “Lets take a ride in our X3 30d.” It’s a turbo diesel with a great fuel economy rating. And still enough size for the promotional work you do to transport equipment around. They were blown away, and now have been the happy owners of there first diesel X3.

Cars are constantly changing and with technology that BMW’s have leading the way, there is not much to object to when you get so many eggs in one basket. But don’t let me be the judge, come in and sit in one, feel it, come for drive and look at how accessible these amazing motor cars really are. I will make sure the coffee or tea will be fantastic too! We range from small hatch back cars like the 1 series to large full 7 seater SUV’s in the X5. Our 9 different vehicle range cater for everyone.

Come in and see me, and if you have any queries please let me know. I will be happy to look after you.

Craig Sutherland, Jerry Clayton BMW, Phone: 488 2022 or 021 225 4138, Email: craig.sutherland@jcbmw.co.nz or visit: www.jerryclaytonbmw.co.nz

Shore Boys excel at

Reservist of the Year

The Shore was well represented at the 2012 New Zealand Defence Force’s Reservist of the Year competition, with both the winner and runner up having strong roots this side of the bridge.

The competition, held in Wellington every year, sees part-time soldiers, sailors and airmen compete against each other in a series of military tasks such as weapon handling, first-aid and fitness competitions. A public speaking competition is also held, as well as a formal dinner where the winner is announced.

Lance Corporal Mark Gilmour, 27, and Private Cieran Marshall, 22, came first and second respectively.

The competition promotes excellence and camaraderie among reservists, and Gilmour says winning was a privilege.

Gilmour went to Rosmini College and Kristin School, and Marshall attended Westlake Boys.

The role of the Reserve Forces is to provide help to the New Zealand Defense Force when required for specific tasks. Many reservists take leave from their regular employment to serve on operations in the Solomon Islands, Timor Leste and Afghanistan.

The competition promotes excellence and camaraderie among reservists, and Gilmour says winning was a privilege.

“It’s definitely quite an honour,” he says. “I was completely stoked.”

Both men juggle part-time army work with their university studies as a way of, as Marshall puts it, “doing something a bit different.”

“I had always liked the outdoors, and this was something I could do that allowed me to make the most of it.”

Gilmour, who joined in his second year of university, agrees: “I could see myself becoming an ivory tower academic,” he says. “I wanted to get my hands dirty, to be able to be a rugged outdoorsman.”

They both say that joining the army is something they would thoroughly recommend to young people.

“You make so many great mates,” says Marshall.

“You’re all like-minded, you’re all into fitness and you get really close to them.”

“I like that it challenges you both physically and mentally,” says Gilmour.

“I would definitely recommend it to anyone. It’s been so good and you feel like you’re actually doing something useful,” he says.

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Book Reviews for Booklovers from The Booklover

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Discontented with her life of poverty on a failing farm in Tennessee in the United States, Dellarobia, a young mother, impulsively seeks out an affair. Instead, on the Appalachian mountains above her farm, she discovers something much more profoundly life-changing – a beautiful and terrible marvel of nature. As the world around her is suddenly transformed by a seeming miracle, can the old certainties they have lived by for centuries remain unchallenged?

Flight Behaviour is a captivating, topical and deeply human story touching on class, poverty and climate change. A very accessible novel, it explores the truths we live by, and the complexities that lie behind them.

The Power of Us: New Zealanders Who Dare to Dream Ray Avery, Cameron Bennett & Adrian Malloch $50

Big House, Small House: New Houses by New Zealand Architects John Walsh & Patrick Reynolds $80

This special book – words of wisdom from great New Zealanders, and striking photographs – is a celebration of 50 New Zealanders who are extraordinary in their own fields, both locally and internationally.

Drawn from science, business, writing, film, sport, art, technology, it includes both the very well-known and the lesser known but equally talented. Each person is a high achiever and a risk taker and Cameron Bennett’s interviews with them are inspiring, surprising and delightful.

Sixty outstanding architect-designed New Zealand homes, built since 2007, are featured in this spectacular book.

The projects range from the small baches, studios and apartments through to the big substantial new residences and conversions, homes with budgets to match their scale. Thoughtfully written, beautifully photographed, and complete with plans, this comprehensive book is a celebration and a sourcebook of New Zealand’s best architectural work.

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Al Brown, star chef, author of bestsellers Go Fish and Stoked, and genius behind Depot and Logan Brown eateries, serves up a loving portrait of regional New Zealand and its best fresh produce. His delight in the landscape, food and people is plainly evident as he explores the main farmers’ market of each region and visits their key producers, works out a menu that epitomises that region and serves up iconic, delicious, seasonal recipes.

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This is coffee-table gardening at its best, as the stunningly photographed book celebrates our most impressive and interesting modern garden designs. It covers both the length of the country and a wide variety of styles ranging from cutting-edge minimalism to landscaping as architecture, from rooftops to water gardens, and even one particularly memorable futuristic garden best captured at night.

Spotlight on: Citta Outlet

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Citta Outlet is a shopping mecca for those who appreciate the finer things in life at discounted prices.

rs and Virginia Campbell.

Jacqui Manson, Ruth Saunde

Holiday shopping

made easy at Citta Outlet If you are looking for a place where you can stock up on affordable supplies for Christmas, summer holidays, and every occasion in between, Ruth and the team at Citta Outlet should be the first people you visit.

“We promise fantastic products at outlet prices,” says Ruth, who manages Citta Outlet in Albany.

Described as “the best designer homeware outlet on the Shore”, Citta Outlet is a shopping mecca for those who appreciate the finer things in life at discounted prices.

Ruth says the small team especially enjoys making Christmas shopping easy.

“We have great feedback from our shoppers every year and we love to hear that we have helped them wrap up Christmas in one shop.”

Citta Outlet carries ends of lines from Citta Design, as well as Citta Essentials products which are available exclusively from the Citta Outlet.

Christmas shopping is a breeze at Citta Outlet. There are beach towels, beach bags, sand chairs, picnic baskets and resort wear for the summer as well a huge range of glassware, bags, candles, tutus and soft toys.

Additionally towels, dressing gowns, linen and sleepwear add a combined level of practicality and affordability to the stocking and affordable Christmas decorations have recently arrived in store.

Citta Outlet’s location on Triton Drive means shopper parking is a plenty, and the hectic buzz of pre-Christmas shopping centres can be tactfully dodged.

Ruth says the team make sure that each customer finds a bargain and has fun when they visit Citta Outlet – it’s a point of difference that means they receive plenty of return customers.

“A lot of our customers visit regularly so they do not miss out on any new products or specials,” she says.

“We work very hard to ensure that shoppers have a fantastic experience when they visit.”

Citta Outlet, located at 7E Triton Drive, is open seven days a week.

Website: www.cittaoutlet.co.nz - Phone: 09 478 9994

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Local Music Scene

Shore Music with the

Wonderfish

COLLECTI VE

Introducing the newest sensation in Shore musical talent – Wonderfish Collective. It is an 18-strong band made up of vocalists, guitarists, violinists, banjos, keyboards, a horn section, and the odd ukulele thrown in for good measure. You could definitely say Wonderfish Collective is a local band with a difference.

“It’s a bunch of experienced and very clever musicians who come together and play music that is fun to listen to,” says Nick Edgar from Devonport, managing director of the band.

Wonderfish Collective practically defines the word diverse. Members range in age from 17 to “50-something” and the genres covered by the band span from folk to funk.

The band covers a wide variety of both popular and lesser-known songs. Nick says that is Wonderfish Collective’s point of difference.

“We either do obscure, but really fantastic songs, or we do well-known songs but give them a completely different twist,” he says.

The band plays at The Vic in Devonport, but has also played at the Waiheke Jazz Festival and other locations.

“We never charge for our gigs,” says Nick.

“Instead we just ask for a donation.”

In the past, the band has raised funds for organisations such as Canteen and Starship.

“We have been really happy with the feedback we get from gigs,” says Nick.

“What you end up with when you have a band like this is an inoffensive, melodic musical variety show.

“It means the music can be enjoyed by a wide range of people.”

Nick says the experience and talent possessed by the group means it is easy to not only play challenging music, but add another layer of vivacity to it.

Wonderfish Collective practically defines the word diverse. Members range in age from 17 to “50-something” and the genres covered by the band span from folk to funk.

“It’s great,” he says.

“You can present this group with any idea, and they bring it to life in a way you never thought was possible. It’s great to know you can present people with a challenge and that they’ll pull it off.”

Nick says the hardest part of running Wonderfish Collective is getting the whole group together to rehearse. With 18 members, it proves difficult to round everyone up.

“We would love to play more, write more music and record some music in the future too,” he says.

“It just depends on how you actually fit all this stuff in.”

For news on future Wonderfish Collective gigs, visit the group’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/WonderfishCollective/230891000265770?sk =info (or http://is.gd/jNGw21)

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Travel: with The Nauti Adventure Company, Takapuna

The magic of travel As a child, Christmas did not start till after the Melbourne Cup… and given we can now tick that one off the list, the next step will be putting the Christmas Tree up at the beginning of December and then counting down the sleeps…

Here in the office, plans are afoot to brighten up the place and get the tree up in a place of importance. There will be an abundant supply of candy canes and other items on the tree for the Mums and Dads and their “elves” to come in and try.

In the interim, we can still arrange a break across “the ditch” to prepare you and help to gather your strength for the Summer School Holidays which are just around the corner. The four night package at Palmer Coolum Resort (formerly the Hyatt Regency Coolum) staying in a king Junior Suite, including breakfasts, 18 holes of Golf each day, a golf cart, professional golf lessons, golf clinics, comes with free Travel Insurance! This has to be the ultimate “pick me up” before we get too far into the silly season.

Our team has also put together an awesome Christmas Market package.

The smells and tastes involved in this trip will stay with you for as long as you are able to remember; a highlight of this is the 20 foot Christmas Tree covered tip to toe in crystals (over a million dollars’ worth of crystal ornaments) or the children of the “Singing Christmas Tree”, a sight to behold. These are just a couple of the wonders of these markets that are sure to ignite the enthusiasm and magic that comes from the eyes of children.

Additionally, a little bit closer to home, we have three nights in Vietnam that can be used by themselves for a short stay break or added into a longer break in this enchanting country. The warmth of the welcome, along with the food and the scenery make this a destination to have high on your “must do list”.

For more information on these or any other Nauti promotions, please see the team at the Nauti Adventure Company or our website for more details.

Your next Nauti Adventure is only a phone call away.

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Shore City Takapuna: Fifth Avenue Diamond Jewellers

Double "Diamond" celebration for Fifth Avenue

Although Fifth Avenue’s business has changed over the years, they are This month sees a very special celebration at Fifth Avenue Diamond still known for quality diamond rings, jewellery and watches – and in the last Jewellers in Shore City. In fact its actually a double celebration! two years have been building up arguably the largest range of fancy coloured Fifth Avenue celebrate their 60th Anniversary, and very appropriately 60 diamond rings on the North Shore. They carry natural fancy yellow diamonds, years is a Diamond Celebration – and diamonds is something they’re very very argyle pink diamonds, cognac, black and the latest edition – an incredible 1.00 good at. carat ‘ice blue’ princess cut diamond!

Fifth Avenue owner Adrian Turner and the team are having a huge Diamond “There’s only one other thing I like selling, other than selling diamonds, Celebration, with giveaways, gift with purchases and the opportunity to pop a that’s fancy coloured diamonds," adds Adrian. "They’re so rare and unique, balloon with the chance to win a beautiful diamond! Yes, somewhere in one of they can reflect your personality and individuality. The one problem we do have those balloons there is a loose diamond that’s just begging to be taken home. is that a lot of the time, as soon as we’ve finished making them up, we sell Not only that, but to mark the occasion, there will also be a whopping and them. Yes, I know – not a bad problem to have! genuine 60% off selected diamond rings and jewellery. At 60% off, this offer Sitting on my desk at the moment, are three fancy intense pink diamonds will be for a strictly limited time.

– all certified by Gemlab, I just need to come up with a nice design to really do Adrian is also celebrating his own personal milestone – 25 years in the them justice. So watch this space!” jewellery industry.

Another aspect of Fifth Avenue Diamond Jewellers’ business is their “It’s been a great 25 years, and boy there have been some changes and involvement with ‘The Shopping Channel’ (channel 18 on Sky or Freeview). You some real stories to tell," said Adrian. "I keep joking that one day I’ll write can see and purchase some of their jewellery, that is being promoted specially a book 'memoirs of a jeweller' (he laughs). The trade has been very good to on The Shopping Channel – which are offers that aren’t necessarily available me. I’ve had the great pleasure of working with, and meeting, some pretty in store. great people. From my old bosses – who were very patient with me – thank “One of the highlights so far was being there when Lucy and Mike you – who taught me a great deal of many different aspects of the trade and interviewed Eva Longoria," explained Adrian. "I had just co-presented our probably rolled their eyes a lot. Yes, there have been a lot of funny stories and special ¼ carat diamond studs, right before the interview. A pair of diamond sometimes I have Dave and the girls in stitches at work from telling these studs was given away as a prize stories. and Eva announced the winner. It “I would like to say a huge thank you to was great.” all our customers over the years. If you’re Fifth Avenue have four jewellery reading this and nodding, thank you. I love ranges that will feature on The what I do, I work in a fantastic industry, and Shopping Channel in various like I said, I get to meet a lot of really nice time slots – Diamond Jewellery, people who allow me to be a part of their Gemstone Jewellery, ‘Pastiche’ lives and special celebrations, and I thank Jewellery (fashion/contemporary you all, whole heartedly.” branded jewellery) and ‘Bellemme’ Over the years, like many businesses Jewellery, which is sterling silver trading patterns and customer and Cubic Zirconia branded requirements change, and Fifth Avenue jewellery.

Diamond Jewellers have changed their “The Shopping Channel also business a lot to be able to meet the streams live online, so if you’re not demands of trade, requirements of their near a TV, there’s always your ipad customer and expectations of the general or laptop,” adds Adrian. public.

"We are also very excited about Adrian explains the changes. “In 1994 the re-launch of Shore City on we used to sell a lot of semi-precious November 8th, bringing with it lots stone nine carat dress rings, which had an of new and interesting changes. It average retails sale of $199 to $249. They looks like it will be a fun-filled day." were very fine petite style bands. Now our The team at Fifth Avenue market is predominantly diamonds, dress Diamond Jewellers – Adrian, David, rings and general diamond jewellery, with a Kerryn, Gail, Adriana, Maggie, significantly higher average sale.

Sheila, Amy, Hanah and Shivon – all Years ago, women would tell their say thank you, and look forward partner about a ring they’d seen, and to seeing you at their Diamond hopefully he would come in and buy it for Celebrations, starting Thursday her. Ladies work very hard – often they are November 1st. juggling careers, a family, a house, etc – they know their self-worth. They are very independent and they’ll come in and treat themselves. Ladies, you shouldn’t have to Fifth Avenue Diamond Jewellers, Fifth Avenue owner Adrian Turner (right) and store manager David Stent wait, and you should never feel guilty about Shore City, Takapuna, Telephone with members of their staff. spoiling yourself – its good for the soul.”

489 8460. www.fifth-avenue.co.nz.

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Time to celebrate We’re giving away * $20,000 in prizes!

spend $50 between 8th & 30th november and be in to win his & hers tag heuer watches worth $10,000. plus, we’ve got 10 x $1,000 shore city gift cards to be won.* terms & conditions apply. receipts of $50 or more from shore city retailers dated from thursday 8th november 2012 until sunday 30th november 2012 are valid for entry. see entry form for full terms and conditions.

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Shore City Takapuna: Shampoo 'n' Things

Summer Hair – Sorted!

Sea salt, summer sun and the party season all take their toll on your hair. But there is no need to live with stressed out locks this season, not when there is Shampoo ‘n’ Things.

The Shore City ‘Rodney Wayne’ store is all about making hair look its best.

With an extensive range of shampoos, conditioners and a multitude of treatments on sale, director Graeme Bell feels there is no excuse for lack lustre locks this summer.

“Our products do what they say they do; whether it be, for example, adding volume, shine, or protection. In the summer time, people expose their hair to a lot of damage. Putting protein back into the hair makes it look its best.”

The L’Oreal range is proving the most popular line at the Takapuna store, with Kerastase and Redken also amongst the sought-after brands on the North Shore.

Graeme favours the Redken range on his own hair but feels different brands are suited to different hair types and needs. Store manager Ann Jackson and her knowledgeable team can offer advice and solutions on a wide range of hair care dilemmas to help customers to be happy with their hair.

Travel packs are hot in store this month as handy miniature sizes prove popular for summer getaways. And, with Christmas next month, hair care gift sets are always popular and prove welcome gifts for women and men keen to look sharp and shiny hair-wise.

Kerastase is offering a summer special with a free summer bag available whilst stocks last when three products are purchased from its Soleil range.

Give your hair a repair, or be ahead of the game and put hair protection on your radar this summer, at Shampoo ‘n’ Things, Shore City.

Shampoo ‘n’ Things, Level 1, Shore City, Takapuna 09 486 2443.

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Shore City Takapuna: Life Pharmacy

Breathe Life into Your Summer!

With the feel of an upmarket department store, yet a vast health product range, Life Pharmacy in Shore City provides a perfect balance of beauty and health.

Director and pharmacist Shariar Jaber.

Chanel, Christian Dior, Clinique, Lancome and other prestige brands make the entrance to this Shore City store a luxury experience, even if you are simply popping in to drop off a prescription.

In spacious aisles, luxury brands line one side of the store, with a huge selection of the health-related products you may expect from a traditional pharmacy covering the other side of this expansive shop.

Two entrances – from the upper level of Shore City and from Anzac Street – make this store easily accessible from two directions.

Director and pharmacist Shariar Jaber, who has been running the store for two years this month, is an engaging character, keen to provide his customers with the very best service and product range.

He said: “This is a place where people can simply pop in for advice, as well as for all their health and beauty needs. We pride ourselves on providing customer service that is personalised and positive. We strive to give people the feeling that they made the right choice by coming to us - we want them to leave feeling happy because of whatever we have helped them with!”

This is a place where people can simply pop in for advice, as well as for all their health and beauty needs. We pride ourselves on providing customer service that is personalised and positive.

Facials and make-up tutorials can be given by professionals from leading beauty houses – perfect for the coming party season. And there are health products aplenty for all your summer protection and allergy needs alongside an extensive line of top quality pharmacy products.

Enter this ‘oasis of calm’ this summer for health and beauty, or just some friendly advice and a smile!

Life Pharmacy, Level 2, Shore City, Takapuna 09 486 2655 www.lifepharmacy.co.nz

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For The Home with Harvey Norman, Wairau Park

As one of best known and longest established cooking appliance brands, Belling has built their reputation on producing innovative yet affordable family-friendly appliances.

Harvey Norman Wairau Park team members Kim Moscrip and Tammy Chan are surrounded by colour this month thanks to the Belling's Colour Boutique range of ovens. 12 sensational colours to choose from.

Belling, the Best of British Cooking for 100 years Add a splash of colour to your kitchen with Harvey Norman Wairau Park They might have been around for 100 years, but look how vibrant the colours can be for customers purchasing a Belling oven from Harvey Norman during November!

Yes you can have either cream or black if that's your wish, but if you want an upgrade to a colour that more suits your kitchen and lifestyle then you will receive this (worth $499) absolutely free during November at the Harvey Norman appliance superstore at Wairau Park.

There are endless possibilities with 12 stunning colours to choose from.

Belling kitchen appliances have been at the heart of British cooking for a century – established in 1912 by Charles Reginald Belling, the brand has well and truly stood the test of time.

Today, you’ll find a Belling oven in one out of every five households in the UK. As one of the best known and longest established cooking appliance brands, Belling has built their reputation on producing innovative yet affordable family-friendly appliances.

Now available in New Zealand, the Belling brand is set to revolutionise athome cooking by combining function and style in modern kitchen appliances.

And there couldn’t be a better time – the popularity of cooking shows such as Masterchef has seen ‘cooking fever’ spread throughout the country, leading to an increased demand for high-performance cooking appliances for the home.

Thanks to Harvey Norman Wairau Park, you can experience the Belling kitchen appliances to their full potential in their state-of-the-art cooking showroom – the largest of its kind in the country including the new Belling colour boutique range.

If you’re someone who just can’t help but express yourself in the kitchen, flaunting your flair for food for the whole world to see, then you’re going to love the Belling colour boutique range.

With the extensive and versatile range of products available from Belling, Harvey Norman Wairau Park’s customers are truly spoilt for choice. Belling kitchen appliances come in a range of stylish and

modern designs – so whether customers need a classic, retro look for their Auckland bungalow, or a sophisticated and contemporary appearance for their new home, the team at Harvey Norman Wairau Park can find a Belling cooking appliance to suit their kitchen.

Belling appliances use modern innovation and design to make cooking and cleaning in the kitchen easier than ever. Unique features include removable sliding glass on oven doors, a seamless internal finish, a superior cavity fan to keep the door under 50 degrees, Pristine Enamel for three times easier cleaning, and an intensive bake function to cut out the step of blind-baking pastry.

The Belling brand is also behind a number of world firsts, including the induction upright oven, a range of single inbuilt and freestanding double ovens, 90cm triple ovens, 110cm quadruple ovens with an added slow cooker, and double 60cm freestanding ovens for cooking dinner and dessert at the same time.

Harvey Norman Wairau Park, 10 Croftfield Lane, North Shore. Phone 441 9750.

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For The Home with Harvey Norman, Wairau Park

Furniture sales specialist Rahul Suvarnan and his fellow team members have great deals on the quality Stellani leather furniture range at the Harvey Norman Wairau Park Furniture Superstore during November.

Stellani Italian leather furniture This month at Harvey Norman Furniture, Wairau Park This month at Harvey Norman at Wairau Park you will get a fantastic deal on quality Italian leather lounge suites. Harvey Norman is your home of Italian leather furniture and during November they've teamed up with Stellani to provide some superb options for you to choose from.

So how should you choose your Italian leather lounge?

Stellani Italian leather offers a range of exquisite designs while combining classic techniques and contemporary style, all with a flair for interpretation.

Stellani is a perfect blend of beauty and craftsmanship reflected in the timbers, mechanisms and genuine 100% bovine leather which is tanned in time-honoured Italian traditions for unaltered natural beauty to provide unique colours and finishes.

Stellani is exclusive to Harvey Norman and provides a product that is an investment that lasts over time and will give you a welcome feel each day.

Choose your Leather You'll enjoy the sumptuous and luxurious feel of Italian leather. Stellani Leather suites are available in different categories so you can choose the ideal leather category to best suit your budget and style.

Choose your Italian leather Category 10 is corrected grain leather with embossed grains, textures and colours and is ideal for everyday use.

Category 25 is the range of semi aniline leathers which are lightly corrected grain natural leathers to bring out the suppleness to achieve an even, consistent coloration while maintaining a soft feel of lounge suites. Ask a sales consultant in store for different leathers categories.

LASRA Certification The presence of the LASRA certification label means that you can rest assured that you are purchasing a product made from genuine leather, which has undergone LASRA’s stringent testing to comply with the EN 13336:2004 standard.

Various attribute tests included colour, fastness to light, thickness and leather type, to name but a few.

Caring for your Leather Caring for your leather is essential for the longevity of your investment.

At Harvey Norman we offer a leather care program which will provide you with the tools and a guide to assist you in ‘protecting’ your leather.

You can purchase a Leather Guard 5-year protection plan with the purchase of your Stellani leather suite which will give you a five year warranty against all stains and accidental damage. It includes the free in home accidental damage repair service for damage caused by such things as minor burns (cigarettes etc) plus minor cuts and stains and a free care guide DVD. There are different pack options available for the protection plan to suit your requirements. Ask a Harvey Norman team member.

Harvey Norman Wairau Park Furniture Super Store, 10 Croftfield Lane, North Shore. Phone 441 9750. Store Hours: Monday to Wednesday 9am-5.30pm, Thursday and Friday 9am-7.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am - 5.30pm.

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Choose your style and design There’s a design, style and configuration to suit any room in the Stellani Italian leather sofa range.

For smaller rooms, a two-seater sofa and chairs like ‘Alessia’ are comfortable and ideal. If you truly want to ‘lounge’, ‘Pisa’ and ‘Sfera’ give you plenty of room to stretch out, plus have the added bonus of head support.

Every sofa will make a statement, but the luxe rich red of the ‘Diana’ will make your room a masterpiece.

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Flametree Art Garden & Gallery

Signs of the Times

Flametree Art Garden & Gallery, November 8th till December 23rd

A pile of retro black and white number plates was the starting point for the metre-square artwork “Life at a Distance”, by Chris Meek, which is part of the Signs of the Times show this month at Flametree Art Garden & Gallery.

Raglan-based artist Chris Meek has been working his particular magic with metal for several decades and is now highly collectable. His workshop is like a library of discarded metal paraphernalia that, over time, he re-forms into thoughtful and beautiful contemporary works of art.

Like the reflective number plates, which many car aficionados will recognise as dating from as far back as the 60s, sometimes his source material sits around for many years before he thinks of a use for it. There is a powerful social history in these works, he says.

“Number plates like these will never be around again – they trigger all sorts of memories for people, about cars and trucks and bikes they’ve owned or their family has owned. I like to save these things and use them again in a new way because they are part of our history, our past and our collective memory.”

Another of Meek’s works in the show is made from aircraft metal in the distinctive olive drab of the now-closed Hobsonville Airbase. It’s a backdrop for a work spelled out in discarded shearer’s stencils that also includes a classic metal telephone symbol that used to grace the emergency telephone box under the Harbour Bridge. There are lots of stories about how these metal memories came into Chris’ care, but he won’t always reveal his sources.

Signs of the Times includes a wide variety of contemporary New Zealand indoor and outdoor artwork in metal work, paint, ceramic and digital mediums – all with human communication as a theme. It runs from November 8th till December 23rd. Opening hours, Thursday to Sunday, 11am – 4pm Flametree Art Garden & Gallery: 16a O’Brien Road, Coatesville. Phone: 09 414 7433, email: shelley@flametreegallery.co.nz, Visit: www.flametreegallery.co.nz or follow us on Facebook.

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The Arts & Entertainment: with Shane Cortese

Excited for 2012 Coca Cola Christmas in the Park Christmas is undoubtedly the best time of the year, especially on the North Shore.

The beaches pump, the restaurants and bars are busy and the Pohutokawas look awesome.

I want to talk a little bit this month about one of the world's biggest free concerts. I have been fortunate in the past to be part Shane Cortese of it and the experience is wonderful. It’s Coca Cola Christmas in the Park.

Now into its 19th year, the concert celebrates its 40th Performance this year (18 in Auckland, 4 in Wellington and 17 in Christchurch).

Since 1994, Coca Cola Christmas in the Park has been a special gift to us Kiwis from Coca Cola. It’s a great time to gather up the troops and have a family evening out in the Auckland Domain.

Since I stopped performing in it a few years ago, we always make the effort to go and celebrate the magic of Christmas.

Coca Cola Christmas in the Park is a unique showcase for New Zealand talent and this year 514 of the most talented singers, dancers, musicians, television and radio personalities will take part.

This concert takes almost a year to produce. Actually, as soon as this concert is over the organisers will start working on the next one. I know the organiser well, Kate Ward-Smythe, she’s is one our leading event producers.

Kate has been producing this concert for years along with the Rotorua ‘Lakeside Concert”, the excellent ‘Starlight Symphony' and the Christmas concerts in both Wellington and Christchurch.

With such a heavy workload I asked Kate about why she keeps on coming back to Coca Cola Christmas in the Park.

"On a personal level, I'm very proud of the fact that since 2000, the annual Coca Cola Christmas in the Park auditions give New Zealand singers, who think they have what it takes to inspire the big Coca Cola Christmas in the Park crowd, the chance to submit their expressions of interest," said Kate Ward-Smythe. "We opened the process up to performance groups as well, two years ago, when we expanded the size of the Coca Cola Christmas in the Park stage. Each year, I receive approximately 500 expressions of interest. For the lucky few who get through, it's the opportunity of a life-time. The discovery of new stars through the Coca Cola Christmas in the Park audition process remains the most satisfying part of the process for me."

I note that the first round of the Coca Cola Christmas in the Park auditions are now 100% online – a sign of the times.

Not only a free concert, Coca Cola Christmas in the Park has raised over $2 million dollars for youth charities. This year the charity partner is Surf Life Saving New Zealand who do such a wonderful job on our North Shore beaches.

Many of our local talent are taking part this year, but I’m really excited to see the guys from ACTA perform a Rock N Roll Christmas number in front of 250,000 people – but probably not quite as excited as my kids will be to see their mum up on stage ballroom dancing.

Hopefully we'll see you all there!

2012 Coca Cola Christmas in the Park – Auckland Domain, Saturday December 8th

Exploring the Shore with Kellie Larson

Knitting with the

Crafty Knitwits This month I learned to knit at Crafty Knitwits in Milford.

To be honest, learning to knit wasn’t at the top of my list before I ventured to this established shop, but it had been recommended to me so I thought I would give it a go. Turns out – it was really really fun.

To get started, I headed down to Crafty Knitwits on a Wednesday evening where for $5 you can learn, practice or get assistance on more difficult projects from Heather McDonald – a knitting tutor.

I arrived a bit late to a table of women working on what looked like fairly difficult projects, so I was a wee bit hesitant to admit I had never knitted in my life. However a cup of tea and few biscuits later, and I felt like I was amongst friends with whom I chatted with every Wednesday evening!

I started with some assistance from Linda, the shop director, selecting needles and yarn. To be honest, Linda picked them out and I just nodded my approval, as all I knew was that I wanted to make a scarf.

With my new tools I sat down next to Heather and watched as she showed me how to hold the needles and how to loop the yarn.

The first ten times she showed me what to do, I felt like a deer in the headlights. But, Heather was very patient and just kept repeating what she had showed me until I was ready to take over. Within 30 minutes I started to get a hold on knitting, and only when I was distracted by the conversations we were all having did I make a mistake.

My scarf – currently at 12 rows long is by no means perfect. There are bumps where I have double-up stitches, holes where I have missed stitches and the ends are far from straight, but the great thing is that I can go back any and every Wednesday for more assistance.

It felt very rewarding creating something I was going to wear, and I can see – once you get better – how it can be very addicting. Although, I am pretty fast now already! However, what I like most was the camaraderie that was formed at the knitting table. It was nice to take an evening out of my week, have a cup of tea and just relax.

My goal is to create a scarf I am happy with by the start of next winter, and I plan to return at least one Wednesday per month to make sure that this happens. Crafty Knitwits is a great environment to learn new skills and to make new friends, and I would highly recommend taking one of their many day or night time classes.

For more information, visit www.craftyknitwits.co.nz or call Linda on 09 486 2724. Regular classes meet each week for knitting and crocheting at a cost of $5 each. Knitting Group – Wednesday 1-2:30pm or 7-8:30pm, Crochet Group – Thursday 6:30-8pm. If you want to learn to quilt, felt or knit Fair Isle – enquire about the courses offered.

Shore Matters with Maggie Barry

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Hon Paula Bennett's White Paper for Vulnerable Children Close to 163,000 New Zealand children are considered vulnerable and sadly they feature in some of our most disturbing statistics - on average, every hour a child is physically, sexually, or emotionally abused.

A few weeks ago I hosted the Minister for Social Development, Hon Paula Bennett for a business breakfast and then a stakeholder meeting where the recently released White Maggie Barry.

Paper for Vulnerable Children was the focus for discussion with its aim of reducing our high rate of neglect and abuse.

The comprehensive White Paper is accompanied by the Children’s Action Plan, outlining a wide range of targeted measures which are set to make a significant difference. Firstly, there’ll be tough new restrictions for abusers through child abuse prevention orders that will allow judges to stop those abusers from gaining access to children. Secondly, a new Child Protection line will prioritise calls appropriately and offer an alternative to the many people who are concerned about children but don’t want to phone Child, Youth and Family. This new line will be the first point of contact and will help ensure the best response as quickly as possible.

Thirdly, a Vulnerable Kid’s Information System will be established to hold information on children in one place and importantly, it’ll also be accessible to relevant professionals who work with children.

All of this work follows on from the second stage welfare forms that the Minister has been leading through Parliament. When you have 125,000 beneficiary parents supporting more than 220,000 children it is critical that any reforms incorporate important health and wellbeing goals to help give children the best possible start in life. The raft of changes are aimed at achieving just that- for example from age of 3 children will be expected to spend 15 hours a week in Early Childhood Education, attend school from age five or six, enrol with a General Practitioner, and complete core WellChild checks. I believe these obligations are reasonable and achievable and reflect the expectations most New Zealanders have of parents and this will be a positive move for vulnerable families when it comes into effect in July next year.

Later this month I’ll be welcoming the Honourable Jo Goodhew, Minister for Senior Citizens, Women’s affairs and the Volunatry Sector, who is the guest speaker at my end of year luncheon at Duders of Devonport on November 23. It’ll be a good opportunity to hear about some substantial developments in her three portfolio areas including some tangible gains for Senior citizens. Two thousand new businesses have been brought into the SuperGold Card scheme this year which now adds up to 7,900 outlets nationwide. This programme, offering discounts to older New Zealanders has been expanding further into more rural and provincial areas, which is also great to see.

With summer underway, the end of year school prizegivings are filling my diary and I wish all the students doing their exams the very best of luck and remind them that once the hard works done, they’ll be able to enjoy well earned free time around our fantastic beaches over the holidays.

Maggie Barry MP for North Shore. 15 Anzac Street, Takapuna.

Ph: 486 0005. Email: northshore@parliament.govt.nz www.maggiebarry.co.nz

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Northside with Mayor Len Brown

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.

Second anniversary for 'new' Auckland On November 1, the new Auckland marked its second anniversary.

Two years since eight former councils became one and since the election of your new Mayor, your ward councillors – Ann Hartley and George Wood - and your Devonport-Takapuna local board – led by Chris Darby.

The amalgamation was one of the biggest mergers in New Zealand history, and we took on the challenge with a determination to do the best for Auckland. The evidence so far indicates everything is working pretty well.

The latest population projections however illustrate the size of the job ahead of us – 500,000 extra Aucklanders by 2031. We expect an extra million Aucklanders by 2041.

The focus is now on the Unitary Plan, the means by which the Auckland Plan – our 30-year blueprint – is implemented.

The other priority is the Annual Plan – essentially Auckland Council’s budget for the next financial year.

Some people on the Shore have had to deal with higher than average rates increases and I understand how difficult that is for some people.

My determination is to keep average rates below four per cent. We achieved it in the past two years and I am determined we will achieve it again in the coming year.

Some people on the Shore have had to deal with higher than average rates increases and I understand how difficult that is for some people.

That is why we have committed to cap residential rates changes while encouraging people to apply for rates remissions and rebates and why we are working to find millions of dollars in savings and efficiencies across Auckland Council.

A lot has been made of the most recent initiative in that area. Every branch of council was asked to provide potential savings of three per cent.

The fact is the savings required to keep average rates below four per cent was just a fraction of that. But to make the best decisions for the Shore and the rest of Auckland, we needed to know what our options were.

I am confident that the savings required to keep rates increases low can be found without significant effects on front line services and my commitment to you is to keep rates increases low as we continue to invest in our future.

Auckland Council: Councillor Ann Hartley

Auckland: Two years on...

Ann Hartley.

In October 2010, Auckland experienced the biggest reorganisation of local government ever seen in New Zealand.

A change of this magnitude was always likely to cause some apprehension. But two years on, it’s difficult not to be upbeat about the positive impact this change has had on both greater Auckland and its local communities.

Amalgamation has achieved a unity of vision, a more effective use of our resources, and a greater commitment to our long-term goals.

Some tough decisions have had to be made – and more will follow, as we move ahead with our 30-year plan to make Auckland the world’s most liveable city.

There will be those who continue to find fault and look for the negative – but it’s not hard to see that the Super City is working.

Do we want a first class public transport system? More reliable infrastructure? Greater protection of our natural assets and historic heritage?

Of course we do. The challenge now is to strike the right balance in funding our long-term goals.

Has the Super City engulfed our local communities and neglected them?

Clearly it has not. Our local boards are better equipped than before to set their own priorities and to make a real difference to the communities they represent.

The consultation process now under way to produce our Unitary Plan is a genuine attempt to more effectively engage our communities, and to reflect their views in the finished document. There is no hidden agenda to force high-rise development on unsuspecting ratepayers – these claims are mischievous and non-productive. Our commitment to protecting our built heritage is demonstrated by the establishment of a $10 million fund dedicated to this purpose.

Nor have local projects or plans been adversely impacted or sacrificed by the new council. In fact, there have already been notable gains for the former North Shore City.

Despite a forecasted average rate rise of 7% – this was limited to 3.6% in 2011/12, thanks to a wide range of cost-cutting initiatives. Most of these savings have been made possible by greater operational efficiencies. So it’s a win-win.

Our local boards have not only seen existing projects supported, but have received additional funding in many cases – gains that are unlikely to have been made under the previous structure.

Beach Haven will once more have a ferry service – commencing in early 2013. This has been made possible by the tireless lobbying of the Kaipatiki board, and an additional $1.35 million from the Auckland Council.

The board will also spend more on sports fields, and walking tracks through the area’s many beautiful bush reserves. Infrastructure has not been forgotten either, with the major upgrade of Glenfield/Wairau Road soon to ease traffic flow through to the Upper Harbour Highway.

Meanwhile, Takapuna will benefit greatly from the Hurstmere Green development, a project costing $2.4 million; and Devonport will receive an additional $4 million to build a new library on the existing site. The Northcote library will also be refurbished later in the year.

In the Upper Harbour ward, funding for the Northern Aquatic Centre has increased from $14 million to $18 million; and $2 million has been set aside for artificial sports fields, a canoe pontoon and carparking.

In Hibiscus/Bays, there is new funding for community development projects, including the redevelopment of Stoney Homestead and the new Stillwater Community Hall.

I’m fully committed to my role as advocate for North Shore and our local communities, and will continue to ensure that progress is made and our voice is heard.

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Stand Up Paddling: with Mark Jackson

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Improve your Social Schools Recently at Stand Up Takapuna we received a shipment of the latest Jimmy Lewis Paddle boards and Quick Blade paddles from the USA. The paddles arrived with advertising posters, one of which is pictured below.

Mark Jackson.

It’s statement...“You know that grossedout feeling you get when you go to use a piece of equipment at the gym and it’s all covered with someone else’s sweat?

“I DON’T!" That statement is not so much a dig at the gym fitness industry, but a sarcastically suggested alternative to just being a battery hen in a house of sweat. It’s that Alter-Native we want to school you on! We're offering Stand Up Paddle classes where you’ll step into liquid, catch that first glide, begin your endless summer school and empower the lifestyle of paddling.

So here it is! Our Syllabus for the Season, our Smorgasbord for Summer!

Read it, realise it and run with it. Redefine your ride by joining one of our classes. The Waitemata is waiting. Where are you?

SPECIAL OFFER! November & December only Stand Up Takapuna is taking $500 off any Jimmy Lewis Bombora Board - Plus...

We'll throw in a leash & lesson free and a quick blade swift sweeper paddle for only $200!

Grab this bargain before all the Bombora's have gone bye bye.

You save over $700!

Wow, get it now!

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Body, Mind & Spirit with Kaytee Boyd

Reorganisational Healing:

of Real Health, Takapuna

With Doctor's Chris and Lisa Lucks

This month we introduce a regular column by Kaytee Boyd.

Kaytee, who we profiled in Channel Magazine last month, is a Holistic Lifestyle Coach, High Performance Nutritionist and Biomedical Intervention Therapist. In this issue she talks about Holistic Lifestyle Coaching.

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Turn Pain into Progress What is a Holistic Lifestyle Coaching (HLC)?

Holistic Lifestyle Coaching is based upon the techniques that have helped thousands of people increase vitality, decrease stress and sculpt the body of their dreams.

It looks in increasing detail at the underlying causes of disease and stress, considering the body as a “system of systems".

Using a coaching model, clients will learn how disease and stress are preventable through healthy eating habits, lifestyle management and appropriate types of exercise.

Learning to understand why every meal, every bout of exercise and every late night has a hormonal consequence. We provide clients with the missing link to achieve the body they want and to improve their vitality and energy levels, achieving lasting results.

Being a Holistic Lifestyle Coach means referring out when needed.

Lucky for me it's all under one roof at The Real Health Clinic in Lake Road, Takapuna. As a collective, we offer clients practical ways to live a lifestyle more in tune with the therapy they are being provided with.

I feel very lucky and privileged to work in a clinic with an integrative team of unique and highly skilled practitioners.

Real Health Clinic has carefully selected a professional team of health practitioners, as we know, there is no simple answer or single approach to health and wellbeing. Our caring team is totally committed to your health and wellbeing, encompassing vast knowledge and experience in all of the aspects of holistic health care.

Treatment approaches and protocols are all highly individualised for the unique needs of each patient. If you would like to know more, every second Monday night at 6pm there is an open evening to learn more about what it is we do. Booking is essential so call the clinic for more details.

In the December issue of Channel I will be covering this question... “Is stress making your pants tight?"

Real Health Clinic – 418 Lake Road, Takapuna. Phone 489 3380, or Visit: www.realhealth.co.nz

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at Well & Wild Chiropractic When facing pain or health concerns, the questions that you ask yourself will determine the direction your life takes. Your questions will either lead you forward towards healing, growth, and progress, or return you back to where you were before.

The most common questions that keep our lives stagnant and prevent us from growing and moving forward through pain and illness are: What’s wrong with me? How can I get rid of this? Who can fix this?

Questions that could lead us in a new direction toward self-discovery, healing, and progress are: What else is going on here? How can I better face this? What’s on the other side of this? What must I do differently now?

Well & Wild Chiropractors, Dr.’s Chris and Lisa Lucks practice within a new healthcare paradigm called Reorganisational Healing (ROH). ROH is part of the emerging field of Integral Medicine, where healthcare meets personal development. Instead of viewing your pain or symptom as an adversary to be eliminated or controlled, Well & Wild care helps you use pain and circumstances as tools for healing, growth and progress.

Start Well & Wild care today and turn your pain into progress.

Listen. Learn. Know.

You’ve spent a lifetime listening to others. There comes a time to listen to your own body and unlock the power within.

Sometimes the things that hold us back have nothing to do with the world outside. The answers lie within. It’s time to listen.

To start Well & Wild care today, call 449-2074, or email info@wellandwild.co.nz Visit www.wellandwild.co.nz.

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The Healthy Channel with John Appleton

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I have been writing articles on topics related to our health for a number of years and now in Channel I will be keeping you up to date with ways in which we might improve our health by becoming more aware of the many options that are available to us.

Nutritional Options for the Heart A few thoughts– by John Appleton In September I attended the Australasian Integrative Medicine (AIMA) Conference in Melbourne. AIMA www.aima.net.au is an independent not for profit organisation of individual medical practitioners seeking to provide whole person medical care by integrating evidence based complementary medicine into mainstream practice.

Former AIMA president Prof Marc Cohen who is a medical doctor with two PhDs says: “Ultimately, medicine has a single aim: to relieve human suffering. When measured against this benchmark, different therapies can be seen as either effective or ineffective rather than `orthodox’ or `unorthodox’. No single professional group has ownership of health, and the best health care requires a multidisciplinary approach.

Thus there is an imperative for all health care professionals to work together for the benefit of their patients and the wider community.”

Of particular interest for me at the Conference was a very enlightening presentation by Australian Cardiologist Dr Ross Walker. It’s clear that more and more doctors are now looking for new ways to improve outcomes for their patients and are using nutritional interventions with considerable success.

When one really looks around, it’s surprising how many options there are for supporting normal cardiovascular function. Objectives are to: maintain the integrity of our blood vessels – reduce the potential for chronic inflammation – maintain normal blood pressure – support the normal rhythm of the heart and to ensure that the energy requirements of this vital organ are being met.

In the world of nutrition, for me, the key plank when it comes to a healthy heart is a sharp focus on a plant based diet. However in the highly ‘toxic’ world we live in today it’s all but impossible to obtain optimal levels of key nutrients from our diet alone and supplementation can be important when it comes to achieving the objectives as above. In his book ‘Stop America’s Number 1 Killer’, American Cardiologist Dr Thomas Levy provides 650 references from the medical literature to ‘show’ how Vitamin C is essential for the health of our blood vessels. Our blood vessels rely on collagen (the most abundant protein in the body) for their integrity. No Vitamin C – no collagen. Vitamin C is at the top of my list.

Chronic inflammation is something we need to be very mindful of when it comes to preventing heart disease. Nature’s anti-inflammatories are Omega 3 (from Fish Oils) Curcumin (an extract from Turmeric) and Magnesium (most New Zealanders have less then optimal levels of Magnesium). An important but simple blood test can assess inflammation – HSCRP (high sensitivity C reactive protein).

Nutrients that can be used to support normal blood pressure are: Coenzyme Q10 (the ‘active’ - Ubiquinol form is more readily absorbed) – Magnesium and Omega 3 (Fish Oil). Vitamin C would also be on my list. An amino acid L-Arginine provides an additional option if required.

Many of us from time to time are aware of missed heart beats – a racing heart or other problems with normal rhythm such as Atrial Fibrillation. All of these are known as Arrhythmias. Nutrients that can be used to support normal heart rhythm are Magnesium – Coenzyme Q10 and Omega 3 (Fish Oil).

Heart failure is a serious condition that develops over time as the heart is less able to function normally. Symptoms such as shortness of breath and build-up of fluid in the legs and lungs require on-going treatment. Metabolic Cardiology is a relatively new term which looks at heart failure as an energy crisis and with specific nutrients addressing the energy needs of the heart this approach has a lot to offer.

Dr Stephen Sinatra (American Cardiologist) talks about the ‘Awesome Foursome’ using Coenzyme Q10 – D-Ribose – L-Carnitine and Magnesium as nutrients to ‘recharge’ the cellular ‘batteries’ in the heart known as Mitochondria. His well referenced book ‘The Sinatra Solution’ is excellent.

In heart cells, approximately 75% of the volume is occupied by Mitochondria

which is indicative of the energy requirements of the heart. Coenzyme Q10 has vital role in ‘sparking’ the production of the fuel (ATP) which is used by the cell for energy.

L-Carnitine (an amino acid) is responsible for shuttling fats into the Mitochondria where they can be burned for energy and D-Ribose is a simple ‘sugar’ which has a primary role of rebuilding the energy ‘pool’ in the cell.

Magnesium is an essential mineral that’s critical for energy requiring processes.

Unless we have adequate levels of magnesium in our cells, the cellular processes of energy metabolism cannot function. Each member of the “Awesome Foursome” is fundamental to cellular energy metabolism in its own right and each plays a unique and vital role in supplying the heart with the energy it needs to preserve its contractile force.

As I see it Metabolic Cardiology is the path we should be on. I have some very interesting articles that I am happy to email. It’s important however not to stop taking any medication without consulting your doctor. Anyone interested in learning more about an integrative approach to their health/treatment – could make an appointment with Dr Bernard Willis “The Optimal Wellness Centre” 475a, Manukau Road, Epsom, Ph: 09-623-6234. Dr Willis is head of the Auckland chapter of AIMA. John Appleton - john@johnappleton.co.nz – www.johnappleton.co.nz Ph: 09-489-9362

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Channel Feature: Dave Donaldson's Road Trip across the States

Dave’s road trip Los Angeles to New York

by Motorbike Takapuna identity Dave Donaldson recently undertook an interesting trip that is most likely on the bucket list of a good number of Channel Magazine readers. Riding a motorbike across North America from Los Angeles to New York. We asked him to provide this diary on his return. It makes for interesting reading and will probably inspire a few of you to do it yourself...

When my son Craig and his family decided to return to New Zealand after 11 years in the Big Apple, and the dramas of the highs and lows of working in Wall Street, he decided that a memorable experience would be to ride his motorbike across North America from Los Angeles to New York. Fortunately for me, he was also looking for a memorable gift for his dad's 70th birthday. So the Los Angeles to New York biking trip was decided on.

I flew from Auckland to LA on August 22nd and met Craig who flew in from New York the same day. Craig had already freighted his BMW cruiser bike across the States and had arranged for the hireage of a Honda Gold Wing 1832cc Trike for me from Eaglerider in LA. The Trike was supposed to be ready at 9am the following morning the 23rd for departure, but the Russian group before us were late in returning, so it was 5pm before our journey could start. New tyres, oil and filters changed and a quick once over and the Trike was back on the road and we were off. It was a little daunting at first. New bike, wrong side of the road, new helmet and riding gear and a day late hitting the highways was not a good start for a long ride!

Craig and Dave Donaldson in LA standing on the Pier by the Pacific Ocean.

Leaving Eaglerider premises in LA where Dave's trike was rented from for the trip.

In the fast lane leaving Los Angeles.

Day 1 – LA to Barstow: We made Barstow in the searing heat through the desert that evening with all systems go – including a voice activated communication system that allowed us to communicate with each other like sitting in a car. The system had a two mile range. Barstow is not known for its night life, so after finding accommodation and refuelling our bikes, ready for

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500 miles under our belt for the day was very rewarding.

an early morning start, 9.30pm at night was not an ideal time to look for an evening meal. Our main concern was ensuring that our bikes were close by outside our windows if we could possible achieve it for security reasons. We settled for a run-down Mexican takeaway with broken tables and chairs, but food that was edible.

Day 2 – Barstow to Flagstaff: Next morning an early departure setting out for Flagstaff. A trip of 353 miles. Speed limit on Route 40 is mostly 75mph so the trucks are cruising between 75mph and 80mph, so if you don’t want to sit behind trucks hour after hour you need to be cruising between 80 and 90 mph which is what we did. Trucks rule the freeways and there are thousands of them. Fedex trucks are very prevalent, usually towing two large trailers as well. You have to get used to the turbulence which is why heavy bikes do have an advantage.

For 1500 miles – half way across North America – you are riding through desert. No cattle, sheep, horses or even a rat and very little bird life. Very few bugs to remove off your screens or helmets. It is hard for a Kiwi to get used too.

Day 6 – Joplin to Effingham: Our usual two hour ride, then breakfast at Faye’s in Lebanon.

Brekky spot in Texas.

Another great breakfast and definitely a diner for the locals. We were refuelling our iron horses up to four times a day and a trap for New Zealander's is on our credit cards, we are short of one pin number to activate the fuel pumps. These are self service and often nobody in the office so if your card doesn’t work and its another 100 miles to the next John Deere tractors. gas station in the desert options are not good.

Luckily, I had a generous son armed with American credit cards. We are now getting into massive green fields with huge watering systems and large banks of John Deere tractors.

Day 7 – Effingham to Pittsburgh: Our first stop was Indianapolis for breakfast. This is a great city and the morning the dragsters were in town and on show. I was very fortunate to have my son as a guide, as over 11 years he had lived in the States he had visited most of the big cities and had business associates Dragsters in Indianapolis. scattered all over. We covered four States on our run this day – Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania – and pulled into Pittsburg in time to buy tickets to catch a baseball game.

Removing the jackets trying to keep cool in the searing heat.

What you find on Route 66 as you digress from the freeway. Route 66 is not continuous and you can come across a fence so have to backtrack and find the freeway.

Day 8 – Pittsburgh to New York: Our final day with 420 miles to run. We experienced what it was like to run out of gas in the mountains. This is not a good idea and two hours later we are back on the road heading for home. Riding a bike through a foreign country allows you the opportunity to feel the change in temperatures and smell the environment you are travelling in.

Day 3 – Flagstaff to Albuquerque: Another 350 miles. These roads are long and straight between 10 to 20 miles with a slight bend, then another endless stretch to conquer. We treated ourselves to an upmarket hotel in Albuquerque with our bikes locked in the basement below. Great food and a well deserved massage.

Day 4 – Albuquerque to Amarillo: We did a detour and rode up to Santa Fe. It is a beautiful small town in the desert with great food and world renown spas.

Craig had an iPad fitted to his bike that was connected to the power so we had live maps giving us accurate distances to towns and the next gas station.

Arriving in Amarillo we were determined to check out the free 72 ounce steak.

It is free if you can devour all of it. We didn’t succeed but one of our photos show a frequent visitor that had it sussed.

Craig outside free steak diner.

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We made it! New York... Arriving home at Craig's place in Old Greenwich, north of New York. Craig and I with the Atlantic Ocean behind us and 3150 miles of riding in the last eight days. Awesome ride and great experience…thanks Craig, a fantastic experience.

Arriving at Craig's home, Old Greenwich, New York.

Locals who conquered the free 72 ounce steak.

Day 5 – Amarillo to Joplin: Early start at daybreak. Most mornings as we were riding east the sun was in our eyes, so the first tank of gas a day was burnt (approx 150 miles) then it was time for breakfast. We were in Texas so the cowboy hat brigade were happy to point us in the right direction for the local diner. Great food, but we were out of place as this shed was for the locals.

Lunch was at Oklahoma, then riding into the Hilton at Joplin that evening with

Out of gas in the mountains.

Craig and Dave Donaldson with the Atlantic Ocean and 3150 miles of riding behind them.

My Advice... Just a note of caution to folk who might like to enjoy this experience. I would suggest you team up with somebody like Ian Stewart of House of Travel in Takapuna who is experienced in putting these types of trips together. You cannot do too much preparation before you leave. There are many pitfalls that can be avoided also. Use Ian's knowledge of events so that you coordinate these into your travel plans – Ian Stewart, House of Travel Takapuna, Phone 486 0995, Email: ians@hot.co.nz

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Join our fully escorted 2013 Route 66 tour...

Travel can be so confusing and that is why we are here – to take the stress out of your planning and to ensure that your dreams become reality. It is not easy making the right decision as we all know that there may be many answers to one simple question and that is where we can help you. It is our job to make sure that we come up with the right answers for you.

As you have read in previous pages, Dave and Craig Donaldson had a wonderful adventure with Eaglerider who offer many tour options in North America, Europe and in other countries around the world. In the USA they have available suggested 3 day do it yourself trips to the fully escorted 15 day Route 66 or Easy Rider tours with just about everything organised for you including an accompanying vehicle carrying a spare bike just in case!

We are in the process of planning a fully escorted Route 66 tour. If you wish to register your interest in joining please email us at Route66@hot.co.nz and we will keep you informed of progress in these early days of planning.

– Ian Stewart, House of Travel Takapuna. Phone 486 0995, Email: ians@hot.co.nz

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Solitary deserts, vibrant cities, deep canyons and high mountains - EagleRider shows you the very best of the Wild West on your favourite motorcycle. Just slip into that riding jacket and get ready to cruise through breathtaking scenery and take in those experiences; legendary Route 66, views over Grand Canyon, the spirituality of Navajo Country, “Thelma and Louise’s” Valley of the Gods, Yosemite, Los Angeles, Las Vegas gambling, cross the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco and finish along the beautiful Californian coastline; over 2000 miles of excitement.

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Saddle up your choice of motorcycle and breathe in the beauty of this once in a lifetime journey.

Stunning scenery is your constant companion as you head north from the Emerald city of Seattle to the Canadian Rockies and one of the greatest motorcycle rides; the Icefield Parkway from Jasper to Lake Louise and onto Banff, where you seem to go from one incredible destination to the next. Glimpse wild bear, elk, deer and antelope as you cruise more top motorcycle rides south toward Denver. Majestic views, a rodeo, guitars round the crackling campfire, wildlife, national parks, vibrant nightlife, and culture make for an incredible adventure - soak it up, this is what life’s about.

USA - Easy Rider Movie Tour 15 day/14 night guided motorcycle tour.

No movie in history has had a profound effect on the motorcycle world like the movie Easy Rider. When it debuted in 1969, Easy Rider introduced the freedom of riding a motorcycle in America to people all over the world. There was not a man alive in 1969, or since, that has seen this movie and not wanted to be “Billy” or “Wyatt” riding the open road on “Captain America,” even if just for a day or two. From the Highways of Southern California, to the unforgiving depths of Death Valley; from the Historic Roads of Route 66, and all the way to the life-changing jazz and blues of New Orleans, the Easy Rider Movie Tour will have you living the dream you have been waiting to experience.

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Local Achievers: Mary Neilson

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Write On! Mary's Winning Words

Between completing a master’s degree, helping to take care of three grandchildren and writing a novel, Hauraki resident Mary Neilson has found time to become the recipient of the Christine Cole Catley short story competition. She won in September with her piece Matt’s Story – an extract from a novel she has been writing for “quite some time”.

The competition is run by the Auckland Society of Authors. It is named in honour of the late Dame Christine Cole Catley who founded Cape Catley – a Shore-based publishing firm.

Christine established and chaired the Frank Sargeson Trust, was the executor of the writer’s estate, served on the Broadcasting Council and was a Radio New Zealand columnist.

Mary says she feels a special connection to Christine, and that was one of the reasons she entered the competition.

“A few years ago, she very kindly agreed to read a copy of my novel and give me her opinion on it,” says Mary.

“Considering she was a very busy woman, especially at that time, it was a lovely thing to do. She came back to me with good advice and a very crisp message.”

On Christine’s guidance, Mary took up creative writing classes, which she believes greatly aided her writing.

Mary says winning the award has given her renewed confidence in her literary abilities.

“It means I’m acknowledged by writers I admire,” she says.

“It has given me confidence that I really can do it.”

Mary’s winning submission is part of her novel Salt of our Blood. Set in the eighties, the novel follows the story of a woman who comes up with an idea to challenge for the title in an international boating race.

“I liked the idea of a female protagonist,” she says.

“There aren’t enough female heroines in society.”

With a background in marketing and media, writing has always been one of Mary’s strong suits. However, she says this year has been one of the first times she has been able to devote herself this fully to one project.

…fiction is a totally different ballgame. Over the years you have these ideas but often they fall by the wayside. It has been nice to follow this idea through.

“I have always kept my hand in the game, writing articles and staying in practice,” she says.

“But fiction is a totally different ball game. Over the years you have these ideas but often they fall by the wayside. It has been nice to follow this idea through.”

Mary says she has enjoyed being able to express herself through her work, and is thankful that she has the opportunity to do so.

“Writers write to gain a voice,” she says. “It’s a wonderful thing to be able to do.”

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Health & Fitness with Pilates Unlimited

5 Favourites On The Shore Barry Ward has been involved with the Takapuna Boating Club for 11 years, and recently became Commodore of the club. The Takapuna resident has lived on the Shore for 15 years, and says the Shore, and Takapuna in particular, is a “gem” of Auckland. He owns Swasbrook Pool Tables Ltd (the company that provided the Elephant Wrestler’s pool tables) and this month, he chatted with Rachel Ramsay about his five favourite aspects of living on the North Shore.

Pilates in Pairs!

Pilates Unlimited is a well-established Authentic Studio for Men & Women located in Northcroft Street, Takapuna Beach – just along from The Department Store.

The studio, owned by Carole Fraser, has been operating for nearly fourteen years and the studio has five Romana’s Pilates certified instructors; Studio Manager Laiza Lima, Ray Medemblik, Joe Greco, Lizzie Kumar and Harriette Blackman. The studio is fully equipped with all the apparatus imported from New York.

The studio has many loyal clients and Authentic Pilates has become part of their everyday life.

This month our feature is on couples. There are many husbands, wives and partners that started coming to Pilates first and then introduced Authentic Pilates to each other. In total, we have 15 couples that come to Pilates Unlimited on a weekly basis for private lessons and duo lessons together. All these clients do two sessions of Pilates each week.

Hugh & Sherry Bush from Castor Bay are a couple who have been coming to Pilates Unlimited for two sessions a week for the last two and a half years. This is what they have to say: “We had done Pilates before, but we’ve really enjoyed the Authentic approach and the consistently high level of training from all the instructors. We do one class together and the other with individual trainers and find it a perfect balance. We love Pilates!”

This month Carole and Harriette are attending the Worldwide Romana’s Pilates Conference in Nice representing New Zealand; they have both booked in lessons with Master Teachers from Holland, USA and Italy. The conference will cover many aspects of the true teachings of Authentic Pilates, which they will share with the team at Pilates Unlimited. “Ongoing training is a real strength of Pilates Unlimited,” says Carole.

For more information on all sessions and classes contact: www.pilatesunlimited.co.nz or phone 486 1018.

t aka p u n a b e a c h www.pilatesunlimited.co.nz 18 northcroft street . takapuna beach . phone 486 1018

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Barry Ward 5 Favourite Shore Things 1. Takapuna Beach I walk my dog Sam on Takapuna Beach for an hour every morning. On a beautiful day, you cannot beat the sunrise coming up over Rangitoto.

Auckland is full of beautiful spots, but a sunrise on Takapuna Beach is just a slice of heaven. We have a boat that we can take down to the ramp on Takapuna and then head out fishing and swimming, there’s just so much you can do.

2. Boating Club As Commodore of the club, I love helping to organise local and international events and regattas. I love getting breakfast there as well – something like eggs benedict or a salmon omelette is really beautiful after a morning walk. If that’s not open then we head to the Takapuna Beach Café which is another great spot.

3. Convenience Everything is so close – it’s so easy to get to my factory. I jump on the motorway, hop off at Tristram and I’m there in five minutes.

4. Family I have two sons and two daughters – they all went to Takapuna Grammar. I also have two grandchildren, and I’m very lucky that they both live on the Shore. I can play with them on the beach, take them for picnics and we have a great time. As a grandfather I’m very lucky.

5. The future of the Shore There are so many great developments happening around the place, like the new cafés in Takapuna to go with the good ones that are already there. The community is starting to wake up to the jewel that they have in Takapuna. As long as high-rises don’t start towering over the beach, we really have an amazing spot.

New Zealand Home Loans

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Offshore Powerboat Racing

TGS student youngest competitor in Offshore Powerboat Racing Series New Zealand Home Loans Takapuna is sponsoring a boat in the 2013 New Zealand Offshore Powerboat Series that runs from January through until May next year.

The boat will compete in the 'Sports 60 Restricted y of luvmyboat.com Division' that involves Chris Haeger. Photos courtes racing over a 60 mile course, with all craft being production boats with a production engine and no modifications allowed.

The New Zealand Home Loans Offshore Racing boat is a Sonic 1900SS, which is powered by a Mercury 200hp EFI engine. It has a top speed of 128kph. New Zealand Home Loans Offshore Racing was campaigned last year as Energizer – after a full rebuild in the off season she is ready to do battle again with new sponsors and crew.

A feature of the campaign is the co-driver being young Chris Haeger, a year 10 (fourth form) pupil at Takapuna Grammar and the youngest competitor in the series. As well as being the co-driver, Chris’s other role in the team is maintenance. Chris has worked at Marineworkz (where the boat is race-prepared) during the school holidays for the past year. He has already rebuilt the engine on the New Zealand Home Loans boat as well as helping with the rebuild and set up of the boat.

He's a bit of an all rounder Chris. As well as competing in power boating he is a keen dirt bike rider (he says jumping his KXF250 isn’t too dissimilar to jumping a 19ft race boat), plays rugby and cricket at TGS and also enjoys BMX and skateboarding.

While this will be his first full season in the New Zealand Offshore Powerboat Series, Chris competed in two races last season as co-driver in Energizer (as the boat was previously campaigned as). His first race was due to be a shakedown run in the Hamilton Bridge to Bridge race on the October 28th. Chris has grown up around boats and became involved in Offshore as crew member of Schick Hydro Racing in 2010.

The driver of the boat is Mike Urquhart, who has a wealth of experience in Powerboat racing. His offshore experience includes six Formula Honda seasons – he won two with three other podium finishes. Mikes experience and ability will be a huge asset to the team for the coming season.

Marineworkz Racing, who are preparing the boat for the season are Auckland’s biggest Mercury dealer and have vast experience with all aspects of powerboat racing. Visit: www.marineworkz.co.nz.

Over the years, Offshore Powerboat Racing has become more spectator friendly with the race course now laid out closer to the shoreline – always spectacular to watch as boats get plenty of airtime. As no two laps are the same, the level of concentration required is so great that it takes two people to race the boat. They are travelling at up to 128kph on an ever changing track – with no brakes! While the driver is maintaining boat speed he can only look directly in front of the boat looking at the ever changing water conditions. Hit a wave wrong and it can go very wrong. This means the co-driver needs to be navigating (corner buoy’s are generally too far away to see) while looking out for other boats, counting the laps completed, operating the ballast tank (assists with trim of the boat) and keeping an eye on the gauges (especially water pressure). It is a full time job for both driver and co-driver, so team work is imperative.

Team sponsors for 2013 are:- New Zealand Home Loans, Marineworkz, Cafe Royal, Teleflex, Format Signs and MHP Print.

Racing in the 2013 series will take place at Taupo (January 27th); Tauranga (February 16th); Gisborne (March 2nd); Beachlands (March 16th); Wellington (April 6th); Napier (April 20th); Whitianga (May 4th); Auckland (May 18th).

For more information visit: www.nzoffshore.co.nz

Judith Barraclough and Graeme Conning.

Close understanding of clients is key Getting to know their clients well and thoroughly understanding their businesses is the key to providing an excellent accounting service, say Judith Barraclough and Graeme Conning, who set up Conning Barraclough Chartered Accountants in Takapuna one year ago.

Both have worked for larger accounting firms for many years, but enjoy the closer client contact a smaller firm allows. “Relationships are the key thing. Our clients deal directly with us and we’ve worked with some for more than 10 years, so they feel like family. We don’t just do the end of year accounts – we contact them throughout the year to see how things are going,” says Graeme.

During tough economic times, it’s been important to be available, says Judith.

“Some of my clients are quite small and just need someone to talk to about what’s happening with their business. We can advise on a whole range of issues, whether it’s buying a business, raising finance, cash-flow problems or tax advice.”

Both Graeme and Judith are North Shore locals. Judith has been heavily involved with fundraising for local schools. Graeme’s links to the Shore go back further. His grandfather was the blacksmith on Hurstmere Green back in the 1920s.

Ian Linstrom, owner of Just Switchboards, a client for eight years, says: “What we’ve liked about working with Graeme is that he’s actually doing our accounting work; it’s not just done by a new graduate and then checked off by someone more senior. Graeme has got to know our business – he even comes out to the workshop. He understands what we are doing and can give us good advice. This year our turnover has grown to international status."

Conning Barraclough Chartered Accountants, Suite 4, 445 Lake Road, Takapuna.

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AMI North Harbour Netball

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

Many Benefits to Netball Sponsorship AMI Netball North Harbour is proud of our strong relationships with our Sponsors, Community Partners, Official Suppliers and Advertisers.

AMI became our naming rights partner in 2008 and since then have been intricately involved with supporting the business of Netball North Harbour and also the game and its capability. Every Saturday AMI provides an ‘On Court Crew’ at the courts. The crew members walk around the courts handing out nail files, hair ties, ponchos, shoe laces and other necessities that help our teams concentrate on the game. The AMI Staff from the Takapuna office are frequently here as well

AMI can now rescue you from punctures, flat batteries, missing keys, locking your keys in the car, walking for miles, the scorching midday sun, screaming children, arguments, and missing your holiday.

There’s a whole lot of stress that comes with a breakdown but the fact is no matter how hard you try sometimes they just happen. With AMI’s Breakdown Service you can relax because we’ll come to your car when you need us. And with over 1000 contractors on the road, you can stop worrying about your car and start getting on with your holiday.

supporting the crew which is great to see. AMI provides us with the majority of prizes for our tournaments and competitions. One of the highlights of the year was the AMI Community Event Days where many of our Primary and Intermediate school players had the opportunity to meet some of the LG Northern Mystics team members who posed for photos with them.

Our Official Sponsors are the North Shore New World group and Barfoot and Thompson. New World has been a dedicated sponsor of netball for many years and we are delighted that we are supported by the six North Shore stores – Albany, Birkenhead, Browns Bay, Devonport, Milford and Takapuna. Barfoot and Thompson is a new inclusion in our sponsorship family and their new signage is proudly displayed on the fence line giving them high visibility.

KPMG, Benefitz and MaiFM make up our Community Partners and all provide support in different ways. It is significant to note that the business community can assist in kind and these sponsorships are very valuable to us. Konica Minolta provides ‘in kind’ sponsorship for our certificates and newsletters. Konica Minolta also has signage in the Arena as well as on the courts. Korbond Industries has been a sponsor of ours for many years and generously provide goods that dress up our events both on and off court and also supply goodies to the 1000 children that attend our holiday programme every year. The signage in our Onewa Arena for both Simpson Western and Konica Minolta has received significant TV exposure this year with interviews of the LG Mystics and the Silver Ferns during their trainings by TV One, TV3, SKY Sport and Maori Television.

If signage or sponsorship is something that interests your business, particularly if you want significant brand exposure to our 16000 members and the tens of thousands of cars that pass our complex every day, then please give Annie Greenheld or myself a call to discuss further.

Please visit www.netballnorthharbour.co.nz our for more details.

You’ll be even less stressed when you hear the price, from just $32 a year. Call 0800 100 200 or pop into your local branch for more details.

Terms and conditions apply.

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It is significant to note that the business community can assist in kind and these sponsorships are very valuable to us.

The Smile Doctor

Quality Healthcare: with Medplus Lake Rd

Dr Gilbert Stehbens of Killarney Dental

Get that dazzling smile this summer

Lize Strauss, mother and psychologist at Medplus, shares some insights into busy lives and stress management.

Dr Gilbert Stehbens.

When you think of summer, what comes to mind? Is it time spent at the beach, picnics and barbecues, nights of fun with friends and end of year celebrations? With summer fast approaching, gleaming white teeth and a wide smile convey an air of confidence and is one of the first things people notice when they meet you.

With all that in mind, foods such as coffee, tea, red wine, soft drinks, chocolate and dessert – perfect for social occasions, also perfect for staining teeth. While some courageous souls might sacrifice their morning caffeine fix, most Kiwis aren't so brave. If you're part of the majority the following tips will help you minimize staining throughout the festive season.

Brushing: Regular brushing keeps the teeth clean and clear of surface stains. Brush your teeth twice daily with toothpaste for at least two minutes. While brushing make sure you brush your tongue. This will freshen your breath and clean your mouth removing bacteria.

Flossing: It doesn’t matter how much you brush, a tooth brush cannot get rid of all leftover food and plaque in between the teeth. Regular flossing keeps gums well maintained removing plaque, red wine stains and bad breath.

Snack on crunchy fruits and veggies: Mildly abrasive fruits and vegetables such as apples, carrots or celery not only provide the body with essential nutrients, but also act as a natural toothbrush by gently scrubbing off small bits of plaque that have gathered on the teeth and gums.

Lipstick with a hint of blue: Blue tones around the mouth can make teeth appear whiter, so when shopping for new makeup, consider red lipstick with blue undertones. This will make your smile appear brighter by offsetting any yellow coloration on the teeth. Avoid coral and orange-based lipsticks that can make the teeth appear more yellow.

Avoid smoking: Smoking and nicotine will leave unsightly brownish deposits which slowly soak into the tooth structure causing discoloration.

Dental hygienist: Regular, six monthly visits to your dental hygienist will ensure that your gums are in optimal condition as well as removing tarter build up, ensuring that flossing and brushing is effective. Remember that only your dentist or hygienist can remove tartar and it’s essential for optimal oral health.

Regular dental checkups: Having a dental check up will ensure teeth are healthy and free from decay, old discolored fillings and fractured teeth.

Stained, yellow teeth can often cause awkwardness. No wonder teeth whitening procedures are getting so popular. Teeth whitening can be extremely effective at lightening your existing tooth colour. Other options are available if you have dentures, crowns or veneers. A sparkling white smile can be more achievable than you think. If it's got to the point you are too embarrassed to smile, that's when you need a full assessment provided by an experienced dentist who is a practitioner of appearance dentistry. By obtaining the best advice you can avoid any possible disappointing outcomes.

At Killarney Dental we'll help you get your dazzle on by putting your best smile forward this summer. As the poet John Donne says "No spring, nor summer beauty hath such grace!"

If you have other questions, or are interested in making an appointment to talk with Dr. Gilbert Stehbens at Killarney Dental, you can contact his office.

Dr Gilbert Stehbens 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.

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Lize Strauss

What a tangled

web we weave “Hurry, hurry, hurry. Pick up that lunch box. Looooove, have you packed your gym bag? Quick, quick quick eat up. Do you have your togs? I have yoga.

You have art. Did we really just come back from a holiday?”

Do you tie yourself in knots trying to get everything done that everybody else seems to do with ease?

Living can be exhausting. More so when we place ourselves under pressure to live according to unwritten rules imposed on us by the community that we identify with. This could be attending every mommy and baby activity on offer, three gym classes a day, mediation retreats, enrichment courses or committee work. It could be never saying “no” because it isn’t nice and ignoring that little voice inside that says “stop”. Losing yourself in what you think you should be doing to lead a fulfilled life. When life feels like a hamster wheel and all those things you do to balance your life become part of the imbalance then it is time to stop and take stock. It’s time to reflect on what it is that is important to you and your family.

Go to your favourite café and spend a while drawing up a list of things that are important in your life, really important. A list that reflects who you are rather than who you think you should be. If health is important to you, but you hate the gym and love the beach then cancel your gym membership and get a dog. If you loathe ‘baby and me’ groups then form an alternative group of like-minded people. With a bit of creativity and honesty you can create a life that's fulfilling and meaningful without losing yourself.

There are some aspects of life that may be a bit trickier. If your musings over coffee have led you to question issues such as your relationship, your career and your ability to find happiness and balance then you may need a bit more help to untangle yourself. At times our life becomes so tangled up that the process of unpicking the knots seems too daunting and we go on living in a painful status quo. Often confiding in a loving partner, family member or friend can be enough to address some thorny issues.

Unfortunately sometimes this discomfort can manifest in a mental illness such as depression, anxiety or any number of other illnesses. If you are concerned about yourself or a loved one, discuss this with your GP who can refer you to the appropriate professional or agency. In the therapy process you will be able to explore the emotions and thought patterns that are keeping you stuck and develop strategies to challenge them.

Learn to untangle yourself from meaningless parts of your life and focus your energy on those aspects that are enriching and filled with meaning for you.

327 Lake Road, Hauraki Corner • Open 7 Days • Phone 489 2011 Medplus Pharmacy 488-6664 • Medplus Physio 489 1020

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Centenary: Takapuna Tennis, Bowls and Croquet - December 8th & 9th 2012

Ewan 'EW' Alison.

Tennis, Bowls and Croquet celebrate

100 years in Takapuna Centenary Weekend – Saturday & Sunday, December 8th & 9th Over the weekend of December 8th and 9th, the Takapuna Tennis, Bowls and Croquet Clubs will join together to stage a busy programme of celebrations to mark their centenary.

While these celebrations will obviously involve present and past members, their families and supporters, the progressive administrators have their sights set firmly on the future, with a "Give it a Go" Open Day also a key part of the centenary weekend. This Open Day is aimed at inviting potential new members to come along and join in the festivities on the Sunday and have a go at any of the three sports.

It was way back in December 1912 that the Takapuna Bowling Club opened with separate lawn bowling, tennis and croquet sections on the site located between Byron and Bracken Avenues in the heart of Takapuna, the same site Takapuna Tennis Club and Takapuna Bowling Club operates from today. The opening memberships numbers were healthy – Bowls 54, Tennis and Croquet 37 members each.

Around 200 residents and visitors turned out on the opening day, Saturday December 7th 1912, and the opening was performed by well known local resident and the first club president, Ewen Alison, who became the first mayor of Takapuna Borough Council in 1913. Alison, known affectionately as 'EW', had clear blue eyes and was a ‘snappy dresser’ and always wore a flower in his buttonhole. His moustache had twirly edges and he was known to wax the ends. As well as being mayor of Takapuna, for 53 years he was chairman and managing director of Devonport Steam Ferry Company. He died at his Kitchener Road Takapuna home in 1945, aged 93.

From 1910 to 1927 steam trams ran from Bayswater Wharf to Milford and back and they played an important role in the development of the North Shore.

Many of the very early Takapuna tennis, bowls and croquet players used the steam trams to get to their games.

The following appeared in 'The Bowling World' newsletter shortly after the club's were formed... "Mr Alison outlined how the club had come about from a suggestion by local resident, Mr Neville Newcomb, that land should be secured for recreation purposes before it became too dear. Two acres had been purchased from the Shakespeare Estate before the residential sites went up for auction. Amazingly, within six weeks of the purchase of the site, work gangs

From 1910 to 1927 steam trams ran from Bayswater Wharf to Milford and back… Many of the very early Takapuna tennis, bowls and croquet players used the steam trams to get to their games. had formed a bowling green, two grass tennis courts and two croquet lawns with sufficient land held in reserve for the doubling of playing space for each code. The total cost of the land purchase, development and facilities was £2,264."

By 1927 there were separate Takapuna tennis, bowls and croquet clubs, all on the same site. In 1951 the Takapuna Croquet Club was transferred to the site it now occupies in the Auburn Reserve.

Today, the three clubs have a combined total membership of over 400 and they boast first class playing and social facilities in the heart of the growing Takapuna CBD. "While we have a whole weekend of fun lined up, with the Saturday evening cocktail party for members and guests of the three clubs being a highlight, the "Give it a Go" open days – at all three clubs – are an important part of the celebrations," says Murray Mathieson, the chairman of the combined clubs centenary organising committee. "With the help of generous sponsor TSB Bank, we are promoting our sports and facilities to the local community. We’re ready to offer a big warm welcome to those who want to join in and have a go."

Just come along between 10.00am and 3.00pm on Sunday December 9th.

We would love to see past members of all three clubs at our Centenary Cocktail Party on Saturday December 8th. Please contact any of the club people listed in the next column for details and tickets.

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About the Clubs...

It’s easy to get started. All three clubs offer free introductory coaching and we have club days where it’s easy to mix and mingle with members and quickly get a feel for what we’re all about.

‘GIVE IT A GO’ OPEN DAY Takapuna Tennis Club Seniors, juniors, midweek, weekend and night tennis under the lights.

We have our own coach. Visitors and casual players also welcome.

Contact: Chris Raynes, Phone 489 6775 or Email: chris@topspin.co.nz or Visit: www.takapunatennis.co.nz

Sunday December 9th, 2012 From 10am to 3pm at all three clubs.

Takapuna Bowling Club Social ‘roll ups’, weekday and weekend competitive bowls, business house bowls. We play all year round on our combination of natural and carpet greens. Club coaches available. Visitors and casual players welcome.

Contact: Liz Stephens, Phone 489 4731 or Email: coliz1@xtra.co.nz or Visit: www.takapunabowling.co.nz

It’s FREE… it will be FUN… and it’s for EVERYONE… Men and women…young or ‘young at heart’.

Bring the whole Family.

We’ll have demo games, free sausage sizzles and a chance to try yourself out on the court or on the green.

You can inspect our facilities and see what we offer first hand.

Please wear suitable flat soled shoes!

Takapuna Croquet Club We offer a choice of three different types of croquet… ‘Association’ (traditional); ‘Golf Croquet’ (simpler) and ‘Gateball’ (an exciting new variation). Croquet is for all ages.

Instruction available for new players.

Visitors and casual players welcome.

Contact: Judy Hocquard, Phone 410 7062 or Email: judithannhocquard@xtra.co.nz

Takapuna Tennis Club - 5 Bracken Avenue, Takapuna Takapuna Bowling Club - 9 Bracken Avenue, Takapuna Takapuna Croquet Club - 8 Auburn Street, Takapuna

Expect our support

We’ve been 100% New Zealand owned and independent for over 160 years, that’s why we’re proud to support the Takapuna Bowls, Tennis and Croquet clubs’ 100th anniversary.

If you’re interested in competitive rates, low or no fees and personal service from locals, call in to see the friendly team at the Takapuna office.

Cnr Lake & Hurstmere Rds | 09 920 4270 www.tsbbank.co.nz See TSB Bank Ltd for a Disclosure Statement.

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NZ Made Gifts: with Nikau of Mairangi Bay

Whats Happening

YOU ARE INVITED TO MEET

this month at NIKAU Over the past 20 years Jill Main began creating unique and inspiring pieces, for every day wear ranging from beautiful crafted jewelry, clothing made from Merino and Cotton, accessories and homewear. Her range is 100% created and handmade in New Zealand sourcing local raw material and supplies whenever possible. Timeless Design. Handmade right here in New Zealand.

JILL MAIN

Wednesday 14th November • 5:30 - 7:30pm Shop 4, 404 Beach Road, Mairangi Bay

All merchandise bought on the night will be less 10%

Jill Main Feather Wrap

Jill Main Jewellery

Jill Main Scarf

Jill Main Cosmetic Purse

Xmas Tea Towels and Placemats

Ecoya Christmas Candles

Toilet Rolls perfect for the Bach on Christmas day

Zhou Xuan Light

Pohutukawa Platter and Mug

Jenz Tile set

Xmas Wheatie bags

White Cloud Pewter bracelets

Not your traditional souvenir shop...

Nikau is an iconic gift store!

Nikau NZ 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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SUMMER COLLECTION AVAILABLE IN-STORE OR SHOP ONLINE AT OUR NEW WEBSITE

www.tingedwithenvy.co.nz

NORTH PLAZA, 408 BEACH ROAD, MAIRANGI BAY. PH: 09 478 5907

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Spotlight: – Mairangi Bay Village Market

Chiropractic and a healthy lifestyle: with Dr Nicola Pope, Zest Chiropractic Dr Nicola Pope has over 12 years experience helping families stay healthy.

Over the next few months look out for her articles about how chiropractic care can help YOUR family get well and stay well NATURALLY.

Fertility

It’s for Dads too...

Seasonal gifts The Mairangi Bay Farmers Market was started in May 2010, and it has been running for just over two years.

The idea was to bring fresh, high quality products to the community at farmers’ market prices to encourage people to come out and see what Mairangi Bay has to offer.

Name/Company: Stamp Along Lu – Handmade Paper crafts Products: Handmade greeting cards, gift packaging and various other paper craft items How did you get started?

I started making cards about 8 years ago while on maternity leave with my second child. I had picked up a card making magazine, and after reading through it, I decided to try my hand at making cards – since then haven’t looked back!

Where do the products originate from?

Most of the ideas come from reading crafting magazines and the internet. I generally enjoy making interactive cards.

What makes your product unique?

All my products are handmade and made with the best quality craft products.

What are you most proud about your products?

They are unique and mostly interactive.

Current seasonal products?

With Christmas around the corner, most of my products will be Christmas themed.

Why sell at the Mairangi Bay Village Market?

It is a small community market and customers are always looking for something unique rather than the usual commercial products you buy in the stores.

The Mairangi Bay Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning from 8am till 12 noon in the Barfoot & Thompson car park, access through Green Gables. Visit www.mairangibayvillage.co.nz for more information.

Krissy and Rob had been through several rounds of IVF without success when they first came to see me. Their lack of success had left them despondent but not yet ready to give up their dream of starting Dr Nicola Pope. a family. As you’d expect, the couple wanted to do everything they could to make sure the next round of IVF was successful – luckily for them, they’d heard that chiropractic could help. Their beautiful baby boy was born 10 months later!

The chances are that you or someone you know has had trouble conceiving. There are a myriad of reasons for this; increasing maternal age, stress and poor nutrition being just a few examples. Whatever the reason and however long you’ve been trying, you’ll probably be looking for ways to support your fertility naturally. Chiropractic has a growing body of evidence1 to show that it increases your chances of getting pregnant by improving the function of your whole body. What’s more, it couldn’t be more safe and natural.

Consider for a moment how amazing your body is. We sometimes take for granted the things it can accomplish but if you think about these, they are nothing short of miraculous. Creating new life has to top the list. These little miracles all take place under the direction of your nerve system - the communication network managing and controlling everything that goes on in your body. It’s so important that it is the only organ protected by bone – your spine and skull. Any loss of motion within this protective unit can interfere with the essential flow of information along the nerves and thus change the way your body is functioning.

So how does this affect fertility? Just as an electrical cord has to be fully plugged in for an appliance to run, your reproductive system won’t work well if the nerves that lead to it aren’t functioning or are blocked in some way.

Chiropractors help restore proper function to your spine and nerve system allowing the vital communication from the brain to the body to flow without interference.

I’m very lucky to have been able to help so many couples along the way to their dream of creating a family and I look forward to helping you too.

And that’s not just the Mums-to-be out there: Dads, your nerves control your fertility too..!

A series of research papers published in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research found that chiropractic had positive results treating infertility regardless of the woman’s age, number of years infertile, previous medical intervention or health history including miscarriages, blocked fallopian tubes, amenorrhea, colitis, or trauma. Although there are no guarantees, the evidence is clear: Chiropractic is a great addition to your fertility team.

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Contact: Dr Nicola Pope, Zest Chiropractic, Phone 963 9447.

Visit: www.zestchiro.co.nz

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Summer On The Shore

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N U F ER SUMM Your guide to

on the Shore

ORCA Swim ‘n’ Run Series

When: Every second Wednesday from October 10.

Where: Takapuna Beach.

Cost: $15 for senior non-members. $10 for junior non-members.

What: Organised by the North Harbour Triathlon Club, this is a series of ten swim and run races aimed at all abilities and ages (11 plus). Cash registrations are taken at Takapuna Boating Club on race days.

Visit: www.nhtc.org.nz

City Nippers

When: After School - 4:00pm to 6:00pm, 5 week course starting in November, on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings, Sundays - 9:00am to 11:00am, 5 week course, starting in November, and February Summer Holidays 9:00am to 11:00am, January - 9:00am to 11:00am, Monday to Friday.

Where: Takapuna Beach.

Cost: $97 What: With a choice of after school, Sunday morning, or summer holiday programmes, City Nippers is run by lifeguards, for children aged between six and thirteen years old. Children get to experience what it’s like to be a surf lifeguard, learning surf safety skills, wading and duck diving and boogie boarding. Children learn beach and surf skills including awareness of waves, rips, holes and currents – giving greater confidence in the water. City Nippers provides children with life-long skills for the beach.

Visit: http://surfeducation.org.nz

The State Beach Series

When: Every second Tuesday from October 30 Where: Takapuna Beach What: The State Beach Series is a 17-week summer sports series on Takapuna Beach held every Tuesday evening from October through to March.

There are four sporting disciplines including swimming, running, stand-up paddling or ski paddling. All of the disciplines (except the ski paddle) have a number of race distance options to cater for all ages and abilities.

The sport disciplines are longer distances suited to the more competent participant. The social disciplines are suited to those who are not ready for longer distances. The junior disciplines are for the kids.

Visit: www.beachseries.co.nz

The Beachtour

When: 17 November – 13 April Where: Takapuna Beach What: On Takapuna Beach enjoy the opportunity to play beach rugby, beach soccer, beach netball or beach volleyball socially. Presented by 91ZM, the Beachtour is an experience – there is entertainment provided for the kids, a lounge area, demonstrations, prizes and music playing the entire time. Teams can be entered for the Beachtour online.

Visit: www.beachtour.co.nz

Takapuna Beach Cup

When: February 22-24 Where: Takapuna Beach What: The Takapuna Beach Cup is an annual Outrigger Canoe racing event that draws huge crowds to the beach for a weekend of fun in the sun. Over 500 paddlers from New Zealand and overseas, as well as their friends and families, will come to Takapuna. The event is a celebration of sport, socialising and accomplishment. With everyone in for a good time, it is always a great weekend to be on Takapuna Beach.

Visit: www.takapunabeachcup.com

Contact Tri Series

When: 17 February Where: Takapuna Beach What: The Contact Tri Series is a seven race series held across New Zealand that visits Takapuna Beach for the penultimate race of the summer. The Series provides opportunities for beginners right through to elites to take part in a triathlon. Heading into its 7th season, the Series gets more popular every year and attracted over 3,500 participants in 2012, with ages ranging from six through to 80.

Visit: www.triseries.co.nz

North Shore Coastal Challenge

When: 23 February Where: Various starting points along the coast depending on the distance being raced.

What: The Coastal Challenge is a coastal run and walk that sees participants taking on the stunning North Shore coastline. Since 2003 thousands of competitors have walked, run, jumped and, for the longer distances, rockhopped and waded down the North Shore coastline to Windsor Reserve in Devonport. Hospice North Shore is the official charity partner for the Coastal Challenge event.

Visit: www.coastalchallenge.co.nz

Weet-Bix TRYathlon

When: 14 April Where: Woodall Park and Narrow Neck Beach Reserve What: The Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is a community-based event designed to encourage kids between the ages of seven and 15 of all sporting abilities to participate in a fun, safe swim, run and bike event. The event starts at Narrowneck Beach Reserve where the TRYathletes make their way down to the beach for the swim that runs parallel to the beach. Once back on land the bike and run legs of the TRYathlon take place in the heart of the reserve, around the fields and surrounding streets.

Visit: http://tryathlon.weetbix.co.nz

King of the Bays & State Ocean Kids

When: 6 April Where: Milford/Takapuna Beach What: 2013 will be the tenth anniversary of the State King of the Bays event.

It has been said to be New Zealand’s premiere ocean-swim event. The race attracts world-class competitors and has grown from 300 to over 1300 entries.

It acts as the finale of the State New Zealand Ocean Swim Series - ultimately deciding the series champions. The 2.8km King of the Bays event starts from Milford Beach, there are other events for kids and others that start and finish on Takapuna Beach.

Visit: www.oceanswim.co.nz

Round North Head Classic

When: 17 November Where: Windsor Reserve, King Edward Parade What: Join like-minded swimmers, along with family and friends at the 2012 Round North Head Classic, organised by the Devonport Swim Club. This classic ocean swim revives the popular community ocean swim instigated and run for a number of years by the Williamson brothers of Devonport. This year’s course again runs from Windsor Reserve in the Devonport village, around North Head to Cheltenham Beach (Balmain Reserve), a distance of approximately 2.5km.

Visit: http://res.nz.eventdirector.net/DPSWM/SITES/1872

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Auckland Council with George Wood

Visit to

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.

Taichung City in Taiwan I am preparing to depart for a mayoral visit to Taichung City on Taiwan as I write this note. Taichung was the only sister city North Shore City had whilst I was mayor. Signing the agreement to work together with Taichung was a brave move by Mayor George Gair back in 1997. At that time there was no love lost between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Taiwan this made this sister city a difficult relationship.

People do ask as to what benefits accrue from a sister city relationship? It is my view that this relationship with Taiwan did have some important benefits for both New Zealand and also for the former North Shore City. Firstly ten years ago Taiwan was the sixth largest recipient of New Zealand exports. Whilst mayor I became an active participant in the New Zealand – Taiwan Business Council and a similar organisation operated from Taiwan.

Mayor Len Brown (centre) greeted by Taichung City Deputy Mayor James Hsiao with Today Taiwan has slipped down the pecking order to now being our Cr George Wood on arrival in Taichung City to re-sign sister city agreement.

11th largest export market. Taiwan has become far more in the shadow of the massive trade between New Zealand and the PRC. When the new Independent Maori Statutory Board: Is this democratic?

Auckland Council was formed I certainly worked hard to ensure that On a personal basis I have a good working relationship with the individual Taichung City remained as a sister city. The combined Auckland region has members of the Independent Maori Statutory Board (IMSB); however, I still many more sister and friendship cities than we could properly handle and some have huge questions over the fairness and equity of having nine individuals trimming was undertaken. Without formal diplomatic relations between Taiwan appointed to sit on Auckland Council committees. Yes the IMSB have been and New Zealand I believe that the Auckland Council can play an important role in given a status which I believe is completely undemocratic. this regard for trade and cultural matters.

Imagine being a member of a committee where two of the seven members Taiwan is a country that Auckland can learn so much from especially in are unelected with full voting and all other rights. Mayor Len Brown has the science-technology industries. The sister city relationship ensures that we delegated the majority of council business to committees where the IMSB are afforded a special status by Taichung City. I believe that we have benefited members take their places at the table and have full voting rights. The only immensely through this relationship over the years; the new Auckland Council will meetings that these non-elected people cannot attend are the meetings of the continue to do so in the future. It is therefore an honour to assist the Auckland governing body, which only occur once a month. Most of the major decisions Mission lead by Mayor Len Brown when he makes his first visit to Taichung. are concluded prior to the GB meetings. I believe that more of the important business should be dealt with at the mayor and councillor only GB meetings but this isn’t the view of the current mayor. I would hope that the current practice of IMSB having the ability to sway the direction of Auckland Council may be refined in the next term of council.

Business development along Takapuna beachfront: A lot of media commentary is occurring at present over the future of the commercial buildings along Hurstmere Road, Takapuna that front onto the northern end of Takapuna beach. This is some of the most exciting development that will occur on the North Shore in the immediate future years.

Having worked in the former North Shore City building in The Strand I certainly appreciate the views from these buildings facing down towards the beach and then across the channel to Rangitoto Island and beyond.

It is therefore very heartening to hear that the Crown Property is now moving towards the redevelopment of a large site they own on Hurstmere Road facing Takapuna Beach. The Takapuna Business District area is looking for another high quality development to complement a number that have been developed in recent years. This new development will be another welcome addition to Takapuna.

Takapuna has been given a special status in the Auckland Plan as one of the important Auckland metropolitan centres. The redevelopment of the Hurstmere Green is a good catalyst for more private investment in to the Takapuna centre. Let’s hope we will now see major new private developments as envisaged by Crown Property.

Email: George.Wood@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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Motoring: with North Shore Toyota

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Totally new Corolla has arrived European designed with edgier styling and a lower centre of gravity for dynamic performance.

The totally new generation Toyota Corolla has arrived at North Shore Toyota. Corolla lovers – and there are lots of them as it has been a huge seller for years – will love the dynamic European inspired look that is longer, lower and poised to perform.

Corolla has been a mainstay of the Japanese car industry since 1966, selling over 39 million units worldwide.

In New Zealand, Corolla has been the number one passenger car for the past four years, and the number one vehicle in its segment for 27 years.

When the covers came off the new 11th generation Corolla Hatch, what was revealed was a sleek, sporty new look.

The totally new model is the outcome of extensive research and evaluation in Europe. Toyota’s focus on European buying preferences has delivered edgier styling and a lower centre of gravity to further improve its dynamic performance.

The Euro-inspired exterior design combines smooth-flowing surfaces with sweeping character lines to provide the sense of agility expected in the small hatch segment. The new Corolla also brings fresh interior treatments with clever packaging to create more space for occupants and their luggage.

The 1.8 litre petrol engine has been revised, with more power and torque.

The totally new model is the outcome of extensive research and evaluation in Europe.

Fuel economy has also been improved across the range – particularly with a new continuously variable automatic transmission replacing the previous four speed unit.

Used as a regular automatic or as a sporty seven speed sequential transmission, the CVT is responsive, seamless and quiet.

“Our customers will quickly see that this new Corolla goes beyond even the quality, durability, reliability, safety and fuel efficiency expected from Toyota," says North Shore Toyota Dealer Principal Mark Jago. “The European influence

on this model is clear. With its sharp styling, responsive acceleration and engaging drive, it’s a car that’s going to be fun to own and to drive.”

The 2013 Toyota Corolla range includes four models – Corolla GX, Corolla GLX, Corolla Levin SX and Corolla Levin ZR. You can take a look online at the range at www.corolla.co.nz

For more information contact the new vehicle team at North Shore Toyota, Link Drive, Wairau Park, North Shore. Phone 442-3600, Visit: www.nst.co.nz

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By Catherine Lamb, General Manager, North Harbour Club. catherine@northharbourclub.co.nz

AIMES Emerging Talent Winners 2012

Petra Bullock.

Teneale Hatton.

AWARDS

Nick Hall.

Excitement is building for us at the North Harbour Club as we head to the pinnacle of our year. The AIMES Awards and the AIMES Emerging Talent Awards. This magazine went to press just prior to the AIMES Awards being announced. Coverage of those awards will be in the December issue of Channel Magazine.

So for this issue it is a thrill to announce our Hayes Knight AIMES Emerging Talent Award Winners for 2012.

These awards were made at a very special cocktail function held at the Spencer on Byron in Takapuna on Wednesday October 31st. The overall AIMES Awards were to be presented at the club's gala dinner at the Bruce Mason Centre on Saturday November 3rd.

Our Emerging Talent Awards were established in 2005, recognising individuals who display considerable promise in any of the AIMES Awards categories (the Arts, IT, Innovation & Science, Music, Education, Sport and Service to the Community).

These winners are selected as part of the AIMES process and we are incredibly proud to announce and present them.

Petra Bullock (18) – Musician: A student at Takapuna Grammar School, Petra is an accomplished musician from barbershop to classical singing, song writing and performing. She has numerous awards and accolades to her credit, including having recently been announced the winner (from over 360 entries) of the National Lion Foundation Song writing Competition, the winner of the Auckland University Songwriter of the Year Secondary Schools Competition and the winner of the ‘Matariki Song Writing Competition’. She is currently working on a music video for her new single 'Remember the Rain', to be released in December and plans to release her debut EP next April.

Nick Hall (23) – Musician: Nick has been playing the trumpet since Year nine at Rosmini College. Nick has played in various orchestra's both as an orchestral Trumpeter and also as a soloist. He was, and continues to be, the youngest casual member of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Nick completed a Bachelor of Music, majoring in Trumpet Performance at the University of Auckland in 2011 with First Class Honours. He was the recipient of the Anne Bellam Scholarship.

Notably, he was the first Trumpet student to be awarded an A+ in a solo recital.

Nick has recently commenced his Masters of Music Degree at the University of British Columbia.

Teneale Hatton (22) – Sprint Kayaker and Surf Lifesaver: A former student of Carmel College, Teneale is firmly embedded into the New Zealand high performance squad for both Surf Lifesaving and Sprint Canoeing. At only 22, she has recently returned from her first Olympic Games in London, where she was placed a very impressive seventh in the B Final, and is soon to represent New Zealand again, this time competing at the World Surf Lifesaving Championships in Adelaide. She has numerous titles to her name, including being a Youth Olympic Champion.

Sarah Mitchell (23) – Mechanical Engineer: A past-pupil of Takapuna Grammar School, where she was Proxime Accessit in 2007, Sarah graduated in April with a Bachelor of Engineering degree with First Class Honours, specialising in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Auckland. She was on the

Dean’s Honours List for all four years of her degree. Sarah has recently been awarded a Fulbright Ministry of Science and Innovation Graduate Student Award and commenced her studies at Caltech (California Institute of Technology in Pasadena) at the beginning of October.

Mattea Mrkusic (17) – Community Ambassador: Mattea is currently Head Girl at Takapuna Grammar School and has recently been selected to represent New Zealand at The Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN) conference as the Head Delegate and has been chosen to lead the New Zealand delegation of 22 to debate world issues. Mattea is a three-time delegate for the national New Zealand Model United Nations in Wellington, has been a delegate at Model Security Council and won “Most Thought Provoking Speaker” at Auckland Model UN. Her ultimate dream is to work at the UN or the International Court of Human Rights. She has also held a variety of community leadership positions.

Jeremy Reid (23) – Philosopher: Educated at Kristin School, Jeremy went on to study at the University of Auckland, graduating in 2012 with an Arts Degree with First Class Honours in Philosophy, a Bachelor of Music in Musicology, and a Diploma of Languages in Ancient Greek and Latin. For two years in a row he received prizes from the Minerval Trust for excellence in the Classical Languages, as well as the Drake Medal in 2011 for top essay in Musicology, and a summer research scholarship in the Philosophy of Religion. Earlier this year Jeremy was accepted into the six-year PhD programme in Philosophy at the University of Arizona on full scholarship, one of six students to be given a place out of over 200 applicants.

Ben Sanders (23) - Author: A former student of Long Bay College, where he received honours as top student in both years 11 and 12, Ben is the author of two novels published by Harper Collins New Zealand – THE FALLEN (2010), and

BY ANY MEANS (2011). His third novel, ONLY THE DEAD, is due for publication in June next year. THE FALLEN was submitted for publication in 2009, one week before his 20th birthday. Upon release the following August it was a number one New Zealand fiction best-seller for five consecutive weeks, remaining in the top 10 for two months. THE FALLEN was also included in the New Zealand Listener’s top 100 books of 2010. His second novel, BY ANY MEANS, reached number three on the New Zealand fiction best-seller list, and remained in the top five for five consecutive weeks.

This year’s winners are, once again, a credit to our region, their families and the schools, universities and community groups who have all had a role to play in their journey to this point and I have great pleasure in congratulating them.

Work has been underway for months to put together our annual AIMES Awards dinner and it will again be a spectacular evening. We invite our present and past AIMES Music and Arts Awards winners to perform at the dinner and it is a wonderful opportunity to showcase these outstanding performers and be impressed by how much more they have achieved since winning their awards.

The North Harbour Club is all about excellence – and our winners most certainly are a shining example of this!

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Youthworx: The Appleseed Column

This contribution is by Cecilia Paredes, our new journalist for our monthly Appleseed column from YouthWorx. Cecilia is in Year 13 at Westlake Girls High School.

The voice of youth “I can!” These two words by keynote speaker, Ebon Grayman, inspired 80 Auckland high school students who took part in Save the Children New Zealand Child & Youth Council’s regional meeting. These students were introduced to a conference that highlighted issues affecting New Zealand youth and encouraged them to become active citizens of our nation.

With youth unemployment, bullying, drugs, alcohol, child poverty and education in recent media headlines, many professionals and adult New Zealanders have voiced their opinions on the role of youth within our society.

The regional meeting held by the Child & Youth Council (CYC) enabled young people to express their own opinions on how the government, organisations and schools could play a role in enhancing and encouraging positive youth behaviour.

The passionate CYC team and their chair, Veronica Ng Lam, were the driving force behind the meeting. Their goal for the event – to give young people the opportunity for deep thinking and constructive debate on issues that are relevant to them.

The event gave everyone a real say on issues that matter and it also helped those involved to understand each other, solve conflicts and overcome misunderstandings. This reinforces the CYC’s aim to be a platform for youth to be heard.

Students were given the opportunity to draw and paint about issues that concerned them. Many took the opportunity to release their artistic nature, showing their dedication to a child-friendly New Zealand.

“New Zealand for everyone, work together for our future,” one participant paints. “Knowledge is power!” another student wrote, their positivity for a youth-empowered New Zealand shown through their use of bright colours.

The individual paintings will eventually be used to create a giant mural in support of Save the Children New Zealand’s advocacy work for the rights of children in our nation.

One in four children in New Zealand live under the international poverty line of NZ$2.25. To keep youth involved and responsive to issues such as this, the

participants attended a session on the Values Exchange (VX) website. The VX is an online platform that enables youth to discuss issues by responding to ‘cases’. In this session, the case was Child Poverty in New Zealand: Help us Find Solutions.

Students also learnt about issues such as the rise of teenage suicide rates.

The political panel session invited Jacinda Ardern (Labour), Denise Roche (the Greens), Asenati Lole-Taylor (NZ First) and Alfred Ngaro (National) to answer questions on topics such as: the rising price of milk, the detrimental health concerns for children, under-maintained state houses, education for secondary school students, suicide and preventing bullying.

This session enabled politicians to understand the issues youth feel strongly about. Those taking part gained valuable knowledge on how youth want to be involved in the shaping of their future, while meeting students from various Auckland high schools.

Save the Children New Zealand’s Child & Youth Council (CYC) is made up of 22 highly-motivated young people from different regions in New Zealand, aged 11-17 years, who represent young people in their particular region. For more information on projects and membership contact aucklandchildyouthcouncil@gmail.com

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By Caroline Everitt of Devonport Chocolates

Christmas…

The sleigh bells have started to ring as we plough forth to the Christmas season and start making some of the delightful and delicious treats that make Christmas so jolly!

As with every season the Chocolate figurines we craft are incredibly popular and I’m sure this year will be no different.

In spite of still making our stunning chocolate shoes, Rachel our chocolatier and chocolate figurine extraordinaire has turned her attention towards Christmas.

Santa Bears, Reindeer, and even Santa himself have started making appearances at the Devonport Chocolates chocolate kitchen.

Here we show how Rachel creates Santa in his Christmas car. If you come into a Devonport Chocolates store soon you will see him whizzing by.

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

Tight Lines & No Lies: Fishing with Hunts Sports of Milford

Our Channel Magazine fishing page is provided by Ian Hunt from Hunts Sports Store – that institution Channel Magazine fishingare page is provided

by Ian Hunts Sports up the hill from MilfordOur on East Coast Road. Hunts big into fishing andHunt also from supply darts and Store – that institution up the from Milford on East Coast Hunts for are all big your into fifishing also supplyand darts and accessories. ‘Hunty’ accessories. ‘Hunty’ is ahill colourful character who has Road. the answer shingand requirements he’s is a colourful character who haspart the answer for allcommunity your fishingsince requirements and he’s sure to have a story or sure to have a story or two as well. Hunts have been of the local 1963. two as well. Hunts have been part of the local community since 1963.

FISHERMAN or GARDENER? Snappers are in the gulf

Kiwi ingenuity never fails to amaze me, and fishers are some of the best.

Craig, my faithful stocktaker, was telling me how he carries a solar powered garden light in his rocket launcher as a night light. I have never heard of that before.

It is a shame that the days are starting to shorten and there is the smell of winter in the air. But the great news is the Trevally have arrived – my favourite sashimi. Just remember they have small mouths so down-size your hooks and baits. Alike 3/0the hook is ampleare biginenough with a small cubeReports bait. They Well, it looks Snappers the gulf and hungry! are arecoming also very soft in the mouth so show a bit of fi nesse – don’t rip their headsfeed. in from all over the gulf with most coming back with a good off as this in you the hooks.

I alsogoing suggest you have Overwill theresult last few dayspulling the birds have been off around Tiri the andnet all the at the ready. way to the Noises. The bite time is still very short, so be on the lookout for them.

There have been some nice off (metal the rocks lastthe fewdamage and It seems that the slow jigsfish andtaken inchiku jigs)over are the doing weeks.

My advice is smaller baits and keep that berley going for the in some cases out fishing the soft baits. So be prepared to changebest tactics as a results.

A cheap half aall 5kg bombintothe three cups boiled simple colour berley changemix canismake theberley difference work upsof(pink appears to ricebeinto a bucket.

The rice is great as it soaks up the oil of the berley bomb the go to colour!). and you don’t end in upand justaround feedingRakino, the blighters.

Youand canMotuihe laddle itchannels into the has made Bait fishing Rangitoto water, but remember to keep it going.

Once you stop the fi sh will stopfish biting for some great fishing, with fish around 5lb quite common. These are all in too.great condition at the moment. There is also a lot of Kahawai around so take The Firth ofofThames around sport the 40fish metre markare hasgreat beenfighters. firing with advantage these fantastic as they Theygood are a good catches the norm. boatstocan also them, get into the action bywith setting table fibeing sh, whether youSmall are going smoke make raw fish them, or just up simply a goodpan berley theis edge of shallow fishing little or fry trail themalong which a great option asreefs welland – yum! unweighted baits down the trail.

It is quite amazing how many big being fish will On the land base front there have been some nice Snapper taken from come in.

As stated last month, spending a bit of time getting live or fresh the Tank Farm in Westhaven. yellowtail can be time well well as the adding your bait arsenal.

I myself (Dodgy) havespent beenas spending last to couple of nights fishing down off That’s enough of my fi shing secrets for this month! the rocks in Devonport and have been having a ball with the Kahawai. There has

Scott Malcon of Greenhithe caught this beast of a Snapper off Great Barrier Island.

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Have sighted a few rays on the cruise which is good to see, man Dodgy Hunty. can & they sniff out the good old salmon berley.

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Tight Lines & No Lies, Dodgy & Hunty.

Aidan Bennett of Benefitz and Channel Magazine tagged and released this 20kg plus Kingy in the passage between Durville and Stephen Islands at the top of the South Island over Easter.

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FISHING PHOTO OF THE MONTH

We are running this photo of the month competition each month in Channel Magazine. arecan running thistophoto the month TheWe photo be anything do withof fishing even old competition ones (black and each white).

Thismonth is not allinabout the biggest fish. What we are looking for are interesting Channel Magazine. photos that we can publish in Channel Magazine and they will be of real interest The photo can be anything to do with fishing, – even old ones (black to people. and white). nota all about the biggest sh. email Whatyour we are looking If you wish to beThis in toiswin Hunts Fishing voucher fijust photo(s) to... for photo@hunts.co.nz are interesting photos that we can publish in Channel Magazine and Entries must be in by the 15th of each month to be eligible to enter. The deadline they will be of real interest to people. If you wish to be in to win a Hunts for this month is March 15th.

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.

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The jigto sinks The best option if you want putand theswims side-to-side in a zigzag motion with an irregular kicking action which the fish to strike. decision in the hands of the trigger fisherman in lots of colours and 3 sizes. in your life. Get them aAvailable Hunts Gift Voucher (you choose the value) and they will love you for it!

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So what's

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

Monster Month for Milford – 16 pages to read Hello everyone. Well this is going to be the biggest Milford section in the short history of us being in this fantastic CHANNEL magazine. We have 16 pages from this point on and two stories scattered amongst the rest of the magazine – one on the history of the Bennett Shield Regatta and another on the fantastic opportunity for a local teenager to win a Spirit of New Zealand scholarship thanks to the Milford Centre.

Win An Audi A1 Sportback Promotion starts now!

We are thrilled to announce our biggest prize EVER – the opportunity to drive the brilliant new Audi A1 Sportback for a year simply by shopping in your local shopping centre.

Every time you spend over $30, at participating businesses, you can enter the draw which will be made live on Sat 22nd Dec at 2.00pm in the Village Square. Thanks to our Gold Sponsor, Giltrap Audi, we have this brand new Audi A1 valued at over $40,000 as a super Christmas prize and you will be able to view it on display in the Milford Centre (Mall) throughout the months of November and December.

ASO FREE Family Concert at the Bruce Mason Centre Sunday 18th November at 2.30pm.

We are pleased to be again involved along with our naming rights sponsor, the Milford Centre (Mall), in sponsoring this riveting Auckland Symphony Orchestra event – “The Organ Symphony”. August’s concert was outstanding and a real tribute to the members of the orchestra who perform with passion.

Tickets will again be available from the customer service counter in the Milford Centre from Monday 5th November – be quick – last time they were all gone by early Wed morning. If you missed the last one, you cannot afford to miss this one. See you St John cadets who were at the Milford in Milford for your tickets! shops Civil Defence day in September.

Joshua, Fletcher and Neha.

Family Getaway Promotion Winner…

Congratuations to the McNaughton Family!

Winners of our last great promotion, 3 nights at Riverside Matakana, use of an Audi Q7 for the holiday and $500 spending money.

NEXT MONTHLY

Craft Market & Bazzar Saturday 3rd November 10am - 2pm If wet, check website for details

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Pirate Market Day

Sat 24th November 9.30 to 2.00 Those who came to last year’s event will know what a fun day it was and this year it will be even better. Come dressed in your best Pirate outfit and joust with our very own Matty the Pirate. Entertainment starts at 10.30 and includes music, face painting and the infamous pirate bouncy castle! With market day stalls filling the street and the mall it will be an event not to miss!

Pirate Market Day links back to the early 20th century when there was a dance hall on the beach reserve that people came from all over Auckland to on a Saturday night to party. The new Jeff Thompson, sculpture installed last November on the Village Square, depicts this historic Milford icon – check it out whilst you enjoy the festive atmosphere of the day!

Bennett Shield Regatta Sat 24th November

As always our Pirate Market Day coincides with the Bennett Shield Regatta held on Lake Pupuke by the North Shore Rowing Club. With races for the most part of the day there is plenty to watch and we will be running a shuttle to the regatta from the shopping centre continuously from 9.30am to 3.00pm at approximately 15 minute intervals.

Jump aboard and go and watch the next generation of Olympic rowers racing across our beautiful lake, then return to one of our great eateries in Milford or do your Christmas shopping early. Enjoy your day!!

Murray Hill, Manager, Milford Business Association Email: milfordba@gmail.com IMPORTANT CONTACT: Castor Bay Ratepayer and Residents Association: Fiona Downes, Phone 410 5304 or email: bandf@xtra.co.nz

For details on Milford community groups, go to the Milford Residents Association website: www.milford.org.nz

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Optometry & Eyewear with Melissa Hay, Visique Milford Optometrists

Melissa Hay.

Optometry and eyewear come under the spotlight each month, thanks to our regular column from Melissa Hay, owner of Visique Milford Optometrists in Milford. Melissa gained her Bachelor of Optometry with Honours from Auckland University School of Medicine. She is well-placed to talk with authority on the subject of optometry and eyewear, and this month gives readers an insight into what’s hot in frames…

Sunglasses and eyesight…

Summer is almost here… and we all know that we need to protect our skin and our eyes in the sun. There is plenty of information out there explaining the harshness of New Zealand light – and your best way to protect your eyes from the sun is sunglasses. But what happens to your eyes if you don’t wear them?

The recent Beaver Dam Eye Study has proven that UV light causes cataracts to grow. Cataracts are a generalised blurring to your vision, that is only correctable with eye surgery.

Another common damage on the eye surface from UV light is a pterygium.

This is a red area of tissue on your eye just close to your nose. These are very common in New Zealand due to our poorer ozone layer – but also our outdoor lifestyle. Whilst this is not a sinister change on your eye – it doesn’t look appealing!

And, just like sunburn on your skin – you can get sunburn on your eyes, called photokeratitis. Which, believe me, is really uncomfortable and can take days to heal.

There are four components to the lenses in sunglasses – there is the tint – which can be any colour, or any darkness depending on your personal preference. You can also get polarised lenses, which give you extra glare

protection from reflections and especially useful if you ski or spend time doing water sports. There is also the power of the lens – which can help some of us see better. And lastly, there is the all important UV protection, to prevent any damage to your eyes.

Those who know me, know I’m biased about eyesight – to me it's our most precious sense. The simple task of putting on a pair of sunglasses outside protects our eyes against the harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays! People of all ages should wear sunglasses, from young kids to older adults. You can bring your sunglasses into us and we can check that they give you full UV protection.

Visique Milford Optometrists 155 Kitchener Road, Milford. Phone 489 4797.

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Fashion's home on the Shore

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CHRISTMAS IS IN THE AIR If you haven’t already heard; Milford is Fashion's home on the Shore blue illusion | decjuba | ecco | jean jones | kimberleys | mischief | identity moochi | new man | storm | veronika maine | vivoce | witchery | witchery men witchery kids | sole obsession | feet first | ts14+ & many more

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Eyewear at Milford Karen Walker Number One, $345.00 Number One uses bold angular lines married to Karen's signature yellow tort, the result is a true statement sunglass. www.eyestyle.co.nz | Phone: 09 489 3370.

Blue Illusion Celia Espadrilles, From $154.90

Suprizes

www.blueillusion.com | Phone: 09 489 8553.

Cherry Red Embossed Satchel, $67.95 Scarf, $20.00 Phone: 09 489 3622.

New Man Fedora and Panama Hats for Summer , From $49.95 Phone: 09 486 7555.

Witchery

L’Occitane

Witchery Wedge, $129.90

Almond Shower Oil, $45.50 Transforms into a lavish, softening foam - original and unique in texture, that leaves a satin-like softness all over the body. Rich in almond oil and nourishing lipids. Cleanses gently to impart a delectable perfume.

Witchery Sandal, $169.90 www.witchery.com.au | Phone: 09 486 5472.

nz.loccitane.com | Phone: 09 489 7147.

Shop the

SHORE

Ecco Bouillon Sandal, $259.00 Available in Indigo, Burnt Ochre & Light Silver. www.ecco.com/nz | Phone: 09 489 1691.

Your favourite BRANDS, STORES and CAFES all at Milford Shopping Centre.

Sole Obsession Moochi

Ex Wife Red, $214.90 Available in Black and Bone.

Phone: 09 486 7787.

Long Wrapped Dress, $329.99 Wrapped Heel, $389.99 www.moochi.co.nz | Phone: 09 486 1060.

TS14+ Technicolour Necklace, $37.95 Bangles by TS14+, From $17.95 www.witchery.co.nz | Phone: 09 486 5472.

Mischief Fandango, $129.00 Available in Blue Multi and Black Multi. www.mischiefshoes.co.nz | Phone: 09 489 2186.

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Christmas Shopping at Milford Centre

Homestore

Spinz

Mama Mia's

Santa Heirloom, $199.95 The Christmas Heirloom Company is now open within the Homestore. Come in store to learn how to make the perfect wreath, centre piece or bow. We also have tips on lighting & decorating your Christmas trees and we have a beautiful selection of trees, decorations and collectables. If you're planning a summer wedding, come and see us about your gift registry.

Pendant Necklaces by Mamarua, $35.99 The Heart – the ultimate symbol of love. Made in NZ from recycled material featuring Maori design.

Touchstones by Jo Luping Design, $14.99 Miniature wall plaques, collect and hang on the wall . Featuring botanical and environmental themes. Designed

by Jasmine van Lith for JLD Haus.

Spinz specialise in unique Kiwiana ideas that make the perfect gift for all occasions, for mere self-indulgence or to add character to your home. Come in store to see our new stock in for Christmas.

Sophie the Giraffe, $44.99

milford@thehomestore.co.nz Ph: 09 486 0086

Ph: 09 489 2681

Sophie has been a favourite teething toy in France for over 50 years. Sophie is made of flexible, renewable, natural rubber and has non toxic paint – making Sophie the perfect safe and all-natural teething toy. Sophie is specifically designed to stimulate all five of a baby’s senses.

She is slender, flexible and soft so your baby can squeeze and chew her in complete safety. Sophie makes a happy sound when squeezed which stimulates hearing and helps your baby to understand the link between cause and effect. She is perfect for soothing sore gums when teething. Your child will love Sophie! Sophie is painted with natural food paint and is also BPA and phthalates free. www.mamamias.co.nz Ph: 09 486 2356

Stuck for

Greens

Christmas

Now’s the time for summer fruit, BBQ’s and Christmas meal planning.

Greens have an amazing range of the highest quality fruit and veges for all your needs.

Whether it’s grilled veges on the BBQ, Christmas Cherries or all those fresh summer salad ingredients…

See greens for all your produce needs.

Gift Ideas here at Milford…

We have Gift Vouchers available!

Ph: 09 486 0555

Available in $10, $20 & $50 denominations at the Management Kiosk outside Dejcuba.

Whitcoulls - Joan’s Pick Soon by Charlotte Grimshaw, $29.99 Clever and intriguing, this novel explores the arid morality of the privileged. During the long summer holiday, the Lampton and Hallwright families gather in a large beach house belonging to Prime Joan Minister David Pick’s !

Hallwright and his wife Roza. The weather is perfect and outwardly all is well, but the harmony is disturbed when Simon Lampton's brother Ford arrives for a visit. Ford casts a cold eye... www.whitcoulls.co.nz Ph: 09 984 5418

Everlast Nails

Rada Hairdressing

Surprizes

Everlast Nails is dedicated to providing you eff icient and professional nail care services in a friendly, comfortable, open atmosphere.

Our modern salon is the perfect place for you to relax, unwind and pamper yourself at an affordable price. Besides nail care, we also offer a full range of waxing treatments.

Make time for yourself during the craziness of the pre-Christmas period and come in for a Manicure $25 or a Spa Pedicure $32 with Waxing treatments starting from $15.

Masque UV Défense Active, $29.99 A collection to protect, treat and repair colour-treated hair exposed to environmental aggressions. Beautify sun damaged hair with this after sun treatment that replenishes dry hair, especially in areas that need it most. For hair exposed to sun, sea and chlorine.

• Reinforced protection against sun fade.

• Treats hair surface leaving it smooth and silky.

• Repairs the cuticle.

• Hair fibre is deeply reinforced.

• Hair is left soft and shiny.

Get “Beautiful, believable hair” with Rada Hairdressing. Book now to get in before Christmas.

Christmas hair care packs also available.

RCR Italian Crystal, From $140.00

Ph: 09 488 9946

Ph: 09 486 4915.

Lay a festive table this Christmas with our new colour range in Italian Crystalware. For everything giftware, for Him, Her, Weddings, Baby Showers etc. Reputed brands, something for everyone.

Ph: 09 489 3622.

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Milford Centre Update Dare we say it out loud… the temperature is starting to warm up and there is a sense of summer in the air.

Please come and visit us at the Milford Centre – we have our Christmas decorations up and they look absolutely stunning.

We also welcome the Christmas Heirloom Company into The Homestore.

Everything you could possible want for your tree and home is here and it truly has that magical Christmas feeling amongst the array of lights, tinsel and decorations.

L’Occtaine has opened their doors and the aroma in there is delicious. With a fabulous range of products for personal care and the home, you are certain to find something lovely for yourself or a gift for a loved one for Christmas.

Conducive to the time of year, Christmas parties and events are starting to get booked. If you are thinking about some beauty regimes or what to wear, we have all the fashion and personal care to ensure you look at your very best.

We are busy putting together our annual Christmas catalogue filled with a wide selection of gift ideas for loved ones. Have you thought about a voyage on the Spirit of New Zealand for the teenager in your life? We are giving away a 10 day Youth Development Voyage just in time for Christmas. Visit the website for details on how to submit your nomination.

Also in the spirit of giving, please consider those who won’t be receiving gifts over Christmas. We have a donation tree that we are collecting for on behalf of the Salvation Army. If you would like to place a gift under this tree, please wrap it with a label stating if it is for a girl or boy and what age group it would suit. All contributions are greatly appreciated.

Santa will arrive at Milford on Saturday, 8th December. Photos are again only $10 and everyone that gets their photo taken with Santa goes into the draw to WIN a LeapPad 2 right in time for Christmas. We will also have a

Fashion Blue Illusion Decjuba Ecco Feet First Identity Jean Jones Kimberleys Millers Mischief Shoes Moochi New Man Platina Jewellery Sole Obsession Storm TS14+ Veronika Maine Vivoce Witchery

colouring in competition with $200 worth of Milford Gift Vouchers up for grabs as well as our annual Santa Breakfasts (14th & 15th December) and our Community Night on the 6th December.

To get you into the Christmas spirit – test your Christmas knowledge. Here’s a few Christmas facts that you may not know: 1. The word Noel derives from the French expression "les bonnes nouvelles" or "the good news". The word Christmas comes from the Old English "Cristes maesse" meaning "Christ's Mass".

2. The tradition of hanging stockings comes from the Dutch custom of leaving shoes packed with food for St Nicholas's donkeys. He would leave small gifts in return.

3. Despite the tale of three wise men paying homage to baby Jesus, the Bible never gives a number. Matthew's Gospel refers to merely "wise men".

4. Boxing Day gets its name from all the money collected in church alms-boxes for the poor.

5. Xmas is every bit as religious at Christmas. The ‘X” is actually the Greek letter chi which is the first letter of Christ’s name in Greek.

6. Christmas was banned in England between 1647-1660 by Oliver Cornwell. It became a criminal offence to celebrate Christmas during this time, punishable with prison time.

7. Santa has different names around the world - Kriss Kringle in Germany, Le Befana in Italy, Pere Noel in France and Deushka Moroz (Grandfather Frost) in Russia.

8. Before turkey, the traditional Christmas meal in England was a pig's head and mustard.

9. The world’s largest Christmas present was the Statue of Liberty. The French gave it to the US in 1886. It is 46.5 meters high and weighs 225 tons!

10. The shape of candy cane represents a shepard’s staff and when turned upside down is a ‘J’ for Jesus.

Witchery Kids Witchery Man

Sushi Tomi Wendy’s Supa Sundaes

Health & Beauty

Speciality Store

Body Haven Massage Everlast Nails and Waxing Eyewear at Milford Grand Diamond Unisex Salon Lifesense Milford Centre Pharmacy Rada Hairdressing Sharing Shed

123 World E-Thing Flowers by Sylvia The Homestore L'Occitane Mama Mia’s Natures Window Suprizes Spinz Sweet Lotto Centre Whitcoulls

Food & Dining Coffee Club Bean Grinding Greens Muffin Break New Espresso

Service Flight Centre Fuji Film Image Centre

Maxwell’s Drycleaning Mr Mint PermaShine Pin Tin

Banks & ATMS ASB ASB ATM BNZ Bank National Bank ATM Westpac ATM

Department Store The Warehouse

Supermarket Countdown

24 Milford Rd, Milford (09) 486-1559

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Milford - Everyone’s Place: Veni Molton Coff Brown ee

Veni – Home of New Zealand’s Best Decaf Catherine and Peter of Ven

i Coffee.

Early last month, Catherine and Peter from Milford’s Veni Coffee won two prizes at the 2012 New Zealand Coffee Awards. They won a Gold medal for their Swiss Water® Espresso Decaf, and also won a Bronze for their Medium Roasted Vienna Blend.

Veni Since

2003

COFFEE ROASTING BOUTIQUE

AWARD WINNING COFFEE ALWAYS FRESH! Choose from our wide range of freshly roasted, delicious coffees.

Whole beans or ground to order.

We make great takeaway coffee too!

Buy now and be in to win!

Any purchase of $10 or more in October goes into the draw to win a set of six BODUM ® Bistro coffee cups valued at over $100.00

3 Milford Road, Milford, Auckland Ph (09) 4865650 www.venicoffee.co.nz

It is a pretty good achievement – especially considering the couple nearly didn’t make it to the NZ Coffee Awards evening, owing to a mix up with the babysitter.

“We were so pleased to go and it was such a thrill to receive our medals, it’s definitely rewarding to see that what we are doing is recognised and appreciated amongst our peers in the industry.”

It is safe to say Catherine and Peter are gaining a reputation for their stellar coffee. This is the third year in a row the couple have picked up two medals at the awards. Veni has now won a total of seven medals.

They pride themselves on their blends, which often takes Peter – who Catherine describes as a perfectionist - months to produce and refine. It seems that creating a winning blend is no easy feat.

“You need to balance the characteristics of each type of bean in a blend to create the flavours and style you want to achieve,” says Catherine.

“And you need to pay attention to the beans you use. Just like the grapes used in wine-making, each bean brings its own distinct flavour and characteristics, depending on the variety and where it is grown. For example, Guatemalan beans provide a lovely creamy effect to your coffee. It all has to balance to make a rich, full flavoured, smooth tasting drink.”

Quality means everything at Veni. Only small batches are roasted at a time and the coffee is packaged while the customer waits, ensuring that the coffee is always sold fresh.

Veni stocks a range of twenty different blends and single origins. Their newest blend – dark roasted Premium Espresso - is now also available.

Coffee, located at 3 Milford Road, is open from Monday to Saturday. Visit their website: www.venicoffee.co.nz. Email: info@venicoffee.co.nz. Ph: 09 486 5650

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B E A U T Y

Traditional & Gourmet Meats Order yOur free range hams and turkeys nOw! The Milford Butcher is the place to shop for a range of traditional and gourmet meats.

Amongst your choices are aged steaks, butterflied lamb legs, gourmet gluten-free sausages and don’t forget our dry-cured smoked ‘Daddy’s Bacon!

www.themilfordbutcher.co.nz 148 Kitchener Road, Milford. Phone 488 6720. OPEN 6 DAYS

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Specialists in Great Lengths Hair Extensions & Organic colour, Permanant Smoothing & Straightening Systems.

Shop 2, 5 Milford Road, Milford. Tel: 09 4895074

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Milford THE COLLISION REPAIR PROFESSIONALS

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It's all on this month

at Crafty Knitwits!

Sisters Kerry Bowles and Lind a Geor, the Crafty Knitwits team.

Lots of Cotton, Fabric Fun, Market Day Sale, Gifts for Christmas Well okay, contrary to what I said last month, it didn't really warm up that much for October. But still thinking about cotton and lots of it!

We have some gorgeous chunky cotton; 16 beautiful Italian shades, so very scrumptious and light. Kerry has done a huge cushion using all the colours.

Come and have a look!

I have designed one chunky jersey pattern which is just being proofed by our knitter. This will fit the bill for that summer jersey just to pop on in the evenings or on breezy days when you just need a bit more warmth. This pattern will be free when you buy the yarn. The pattern can be used with Wendy Chunky Cotton or Adriafil Navy Cotton or any chunky wool.

Very quick to knit!

I am currently working on a pattern for the Freedom echo cotton. The style is open mesh garter stitch to produce a loose knit summer see through casual jersey. We have a couple of other pattern samples knitted in the shop also worth checking out.

This yarn simply looks like a ball of coloured string, but knits up very nicely and to think it is totally recycled jeans and cotton, what next? Echo means to resemble an earlier cause, an effect that continues after the original cause has disappeared. It is the true three R's – Recycling, Reducing Reusing – very responsible knitting!

FABRIC FUN! The Great Jelly Roll Race – Monday 26th November, 6pm - 9pm.

Switching to our fabric fun – join The Great Jelly Roll Race at the shop on Monday 26th November, 6pm - 9pm. Use one Jelly Roll and make the top of a single bed quilt in three hours without having to worry about your colour matches (the Jelly Roll does it all for you). This evening will be a lot of fun. Cost is $20 for the class if you buy your material at Crafty Knitwits, or $40 if you use your own Jelly Roll. It is not really a full on race, just a fun night with Claudia Struthers from Tiffanies Treasures helping to give you tips on how to put it all together. This is an easy class, as long as you can sew in a straight line, you can do it. Some light refreshments on the night to keep you going! Book now so you don't miss out!

Phone: 486 2724 Email: craftyknitwits@gmail.com

Pirate Market Day SALE – Saturday 24th November Milford Pirate Market Day is this month on Saturday 24th November!. We will be having a sale this year out on the market tables, clearing some wonderful yarn at giveaway prices, knitting needles, some knitted samples, little gift ideas, spot prizes. This is a good opportunity to add to your stash at great prices.

Christmas Gifts made by us – Order now Just a reminder if you are thinking of ordering your Christmas gifts to be made by us, for bespoke items such as Kerry Anne Bags, lampshades and needle rolls, then think ahead and put your orders in now so that we can deliver in time.

Remember these are handmade items that take time to produce.

For Tapestry lovers!

And lastly tapestry lovers, we have a new range of Twilleys of Stamford stamped tapestry kits. Some lovely designs. Very relaxing to complete and also makes a great gift!

Quote of the Month – By Louisa Harding "It's your time that is the most expensive commodity, so make it worthwhile by using only the most beautiful yarns."

Crafty Knitwits Limited, 101 Kitchener Road, Milford. Phone 486-2724 or Visit: www.craftyknitwits.co.nz

Helpful Hints • When picking up and knitting stitches (eg. around neck or for bands etc.) it is sometimes helpful to use a needle one size smaller and then carry on using the correct size needle.

• If you have to pull out a few rows, take the knitting off the needles, pull out the rows that you need to undo carefully and then pick up stitches with a smaller needle, then transfer to correct needles.

• There is the odd time when there will be a knot in the yarn. Keep an eye out for this and cut it out at the end of your rows. Don't leave it in the middle of the row of knitting (you will always see it on the right side of the garment).

• When the pattern calls for you to cast off loosely, use a needle one size bigger to cast off.

• When knitting a pattern, it is sometimes helpful to mark the position of where the patterns starts and finishes by placing markers on your needle.

• If in doubt about how to knit or crochet, then google it, come and ask us, or come along to our knitting and crochet groups.

Back by popular demand!

Stockists of beautiful yarns by

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Milford - Everyone’s Place Bernard Molloy of Molloy's of Milford Antiques provides this interesting monthly contribution on antiques and other wonderful things. As With Bernard Molloy Bernard says, Molloy's has a mix of old, unusual, and even 'incredible' bits and pieces. The shop really is a fascinating place to visit but do allow plenty of time as it is just huge and crammed full of fabulous 'goodies'. In this installment Bernard covers collecting Tobacciana.

Antiques & Things

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Our products range from Handbags also wholesale, built to order (BTO) shopping bag, function bag, book bag, school bag as well as a range of IKEA products.

NEW AD TO COME

Shop 5, 145 Kitchener Road, Milford Tue - Fri: 10am - 4pm | Sat - Sun: 10am - 3pm

The smoking of tobacco is a deadly habit that's now on the way out fast in developed nations, but historically quite a fascinating area in which to collect. Cigarette smoking peaked in the Western World in the 1960's.

42% of the USA population smoked in 1965. Now it is less than 20%.

The Maya and others in Central America are known to have smoked tobacco leaf as early as the 9th century with the habit reaching Europe around the 1500's. The widespread smoking of cigarettes in the Western World really took off in the 20th century. Estimates today are that 1.3 billion people still smoke.

350 million in China alone with 60% of all male Chinese doctors still smoking!

In the UK, some 120,000 deaths per year are attributed to smoking. Tobacco firms now focus on 'Non-Developed' countries where huge advertising and promotion is resulting in ever-increasing tobacco use.

The early 1900's saw smoking become highly fashionable, and by the 1940's the tobacco giants were very cleverly spending "squillions' in promotion and advertising to attract smokers to their highly addictive brands.

I worked in the Industry in the late 1960's (and smoked of course), so have had a long interest in the history and activities of the tobacco industry.

Smoking was hugely 'glamorised' with very clever campaigns and promos based on images of healthy, fit, and beautiful young people engaged in sporting activities, or shown in exotic and exciting locations. Huge money was spent on linking tobacco bands with 'healthy' sports promotion, whether it was motor racing, tennis, rugby, or even fashion shows.

The tobacco companies had massive $$$ to spend and were truly 'masters' at brand promotion. Even using doctors, and high profile sports people, film stars etc.. to promote their products.

With all the various smoking paraphernalia and advertising and promo material produced over the years it is a rich and fascinating subject for collectors to indulge in. We have a wide range of 'Tobacciana' items available for you to peruse. A small selection of these are shown in the photos below.

- Look forward to seeing you in November, Bernard.

PS: Yes... 'I kicked the habit' 11 years, 6 months and 10 days ago!

When it's a freezing cold and raining winters night and you have been condemned by 'her indoors' to cower in the shed to have a smoke then it was time to just give it away!

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

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

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Sushi & Donburi

TOMO no URA Now Open with a completely new Summer Menu Your local Sushi & Donburi place at 190 Kitchener Rd, Milford

(By the crossing, opposite of New World)

Specialist catering supplier of Sushi for Functions, Parties, Dinners Phone: 486-0323 or 021-263-6012 • Email: kamoncatering.nz@gmail.com

Come and visit us for all your swiss speCialities

Molloy’s of Milford ANTIQUES CENTRE

WE SELL & BUY 2/162 Kitchener Road, Milford. (Down the lane between La Tropezienne and Milford Print). Open: Mon - Sat 9.30 - 4pm.

Phone: 488-7326 or 027 2627 505 www.rubylane.com/shop/molotov/ilist

new instore Amazing chocolates made by Bennetts of Mangawhai

It’s hard to find something that is truly artisan.

But Evelyn and her husband Franz simply do just that; serving all things - Swiss style.

Baked on site daily, this European flavour extends to everything on offer. Come in and try our delicious lunch menu, including crisp salads, just in time for summer.

They also have a full Cooked Breakfast Menu. Speciality cakes for all occasions – Wedding, Birthday, Anniversaries etc.

Party Breads ideal as centerpieces at a party also Breads, rolls & small savouries.

Catering Available.

swiss Cafe & Bakery

5 Milford Road, Milford, Phone: 09 489-9737.

Open Mon to Fri: 8am - 4.30pm.

Sat: 8am - 2.30 and Sun: 8am - 2.30.

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Local Government with Schnauer and Co

The Unitary Plan Property development across Auckland, minor or major, is currently controlled by council-imposed zones. Each zone has rules that stipulate what can, and cannot, be done with land within that particular zone.

Each of the former seven local councils had different rules applying to their zones which were set out in their district plans. Different rules and different plans made life difficult for property development. What was permitted and acceptable in North Shore, might have been disallowed just across the upper harbour in Waitakere.

The new Unitary Plan changes this. It amalgamates all the former district plans into one planning document that has consistent rules across the entire region.

The Unitary Plan is the principal regulatory tool to implement the Auckland Plan, which is the council’s overriding 30 year strategic document.

Mayor Len Brown wants to fast-track the unitary plan process to ensure the policies that lie behind the Auckland Plan can be implemented quickly. The idea has much merit, especially when one considers the paralysis by analysis Auckland has faced for many years.

It seems that once the council decides on a particular issue, there will be limited rights of appeal to the Environment Court to have that issue reheard.

Appeals could delay the plan for many years. In times like this, where a housing crisis is practically upon us, delay is the last thing needed.

To replace the impact of limited appeal rights, the council is proposing to extend the consultation period, which will run almost right up to the elections late next year. Some criticise it as token consultation, but what it does do is keep the issue alive for prospective councillors to campaign on all through election year. And some have already started.

Former North Shore City councillor, and former Alliance MP, Grant Gillon,

made the local headlines recently claiming that secret plans allowing "dramatic intensification" were being “rushed through” without proper public consultation.

He claimed to have been “kept in the dark” when asking for copies of documents.

Yet in the next breath, he claimed that what had had seen was “very concerning”, and “frightening”.

Never one to miss getting in the headlines, one has to wonder how what he had seen was frightening, if that material had been kept secret from him.

The timeframe for the plan is for stakeholder engagement from now until March 2013, and then for a public consultation period from March until May. After that, the plan is notified, and the public then has a further chance to challenge it through a special panel the government is setting up. This panel will have the ability to call witnesses, and cross examine them. It will also be able to call experts to inform it.

In times like this, where a housing crisis is practically upon us, delay is the last thing needed.

The panel process is due to take about nine to twelve months.

All in all the process is set to extend for about two to three years, with the public extensively involved.

One struggles to find a rushed process here that includes dark secrets. But that probably won’t stop politicians claiming otherwise in election year.

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

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

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Business & Pleasure: Bonificateur Adage & The Spirit of Agnès Sorel Manor, Mangawhai

Trudie von Huben and Gilles de Gouy enjoying wine from their Bonificateur Adage appliance at their Bayswater home.

Tennis and swimming at The Spirit of Agnès Sorel Manor, Mangawhai.

A Bonificateur Adage machine in the cellar of The Spirit of Agnès Sorel Manor in Mangawhai.

Cocktails and bubbles season’s coming...

Bonificateur Adage, that was profiled in Channel October issue, has already been providing good times for Jean Lenoir’s North Shore friends, Trudie von Huben and her partner Gilles de Gouy since March of this year.

Gilles, a fellow Frenchman and international tennis coach is head coach at Ngataringa Tennis Club, Devonport. He had decided to treat Trudie, sales manager with Les Mills Takapuna and New Lynn, to a luxury escape at The Spirit of Agnès Sorel Manor in Mangawhai in April 2011. What great timing it was!

Upon arrival they were treated to some lovely French Champagne (it was Jean’s birthday), and they then carried on to enjoy the charm of the very special place, including the swimming pool and the tennis court – the best private tennis court in New Zealand according to Gilles's comment in The Spirit of Agnès Sorel Manor guest book.

The story soon turned into deep friendship, and, in March of this year, the first Bonificateur Adage machine to make its home on the Shore was with Trudie and Gilles. They quickly began to hold wine tasting parties in their lovely Bayswater home with magnificent harbour and city views. In fact, they were well used to enjoying their Bonificateur Adage, even before the inaugural Bonificateur Adage Launch Party at The Spirit of Agnès Sorel Manor in May this year.

Since then, Trudie and Gilles have continued to organise further tasting sessions with their Bonificateur Adage appliance that makes great and healthy drinking experiences They’ve also had occasion to host friends in Mangawhai for accommodation and tasting parties – being part of the more than 700 bottles processed to date with the Bonificateur Adage in the manor and other New Zealand locations, as well as in Luxembourg and in France.

Now Christmas is upon us – a time of cocktails, bubbles and dinners with fine wines. As one Bonificateur Adage customer has noted "what a marvellous idea to discover how nice, tasty and healthy the drinks you can get from the Bonificateur Adage are."

“Beyond very nice drinks, the Bonificateur is practical and easy to clean," says Trudie von Huben.

“For a professional sportsman, it is very important to drink responsibly, and the great Bonificateur gives me drinks that are tasty and easy to drink without hangover or side effects. Adage makes it," adds Gilles de Gouy.

Also, it is important to focus that six nice identical Merlot were processed in March, and that Gilles liked it processed for a period of one minute and 30 seconds. Trudie, Jean and the rest of the party preferred two minutes, making truth of the "My drink my way" bi-line used by the marketers Invino Limited.

Bonificateur Adage machines can be purchased for individual use, and also wine tasting events can be organised at The Spirit of Agnès Sorel Manor.

Whether you wish to spend an afternoon or a couple of days or more, Jean Lenoir will be your perfect host and he will find the wine or the spirit that best matches your taste from his cellar.

Tasting is an art. Jean will make you an expert in making your drinking experiences great and without any trouble of hangover’s thanks to the Bonificateur Adage. Jean says that introducing the way to process is quite simple but things and tour de mains (and secrets not on the www.invinoadage. co.nz site) will be offered to you by your host. You will also be able to enjoy other activities and leisure at the Manor in magical Mangawhai.

To find out more about Bonificateur Adage and The Spirit of Agnès Sorel Manor contact: Jean Lenoir, Phone 09 431-5492 or mobile 021 186 3654, or visit: www.invinoadage.co.nz or email: jeanlenoir@ubernet.co.nz

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Christmas Wonderland: Rawene Community Centre, Birkenhead from Nov 22nd – Dec 9th

Christmas Wonderland is back!

At the Rawene Community Centre, Birkenhead from November 22nd Christmas Wonderland, that fabulous breathtaking Christmas tree trail visual extravaganza at the Rawene Community Centre in Birkenhead is back for Christmas 2012. It is being held from Thursday through to Sunday over three weeks in late November and early December.

The Christmas Wonderland display consists of over 150 trees, lavishly lit and uniquely decorated. A visit for the whole family provides an unforgettable experience that inspires and brings joy to young and old alike.

Every detail has been created by a team of talented designers and decorators who have been working on this event to thrill you all year.

Imagine a magical world, where you actually step into the wonder that is Christmas... the lights, the trees and spectacle of it all, under one roof.

This was the vision a small group of people excited by all things Christmas had back in 2000 – to create a spectacular event where people of all ages could share the gift of Christmas and set off on that magical journey.

The location became available at the Rawene Community Centre in Birkenhead, and since then Christmas Wonderland has become a favourite Christmas tradition for thousands of families within Auckland and around New Zealand.

Today, we are still as passionate as when we started 12 years ago. We look forward to sharing this unique, visual spectacular celebration of Christmas with you this year! So come and join us.

Christmas Wonderland is an unforgettable family experience and regarded as the most visually stunning celebration of Christmas in New Zealand. Door Sales Only.

restaurants. Relax in our Christmas Wonderland café, with stunning expansive views of Auckland city while enjoying fabulous, affordable, delicious food and coffee. Christmas Wonderland Cafe is open daily during event hours.

Christmas Wonderland Shop Make sure you visit our beautiful Christmas Wonderland Shop to get the full festive experience, with an amazing range of decorations at great prices. Create your Christmas Wonderland inspired tree in your own home! The Christmas Wonderland Shop is open daily during event hours.

Purchase Christmas Wonderland Decorations and Trees When the Christmas Wonderland event closes there will be the opportunity to purchase Decorations and Trees from the Christmas Wonderland Exhibition Trail.

These will be available for sale at the Rawene Centre main exhibit floor from Tuesday December 11th to Thursday December 13th, 10am until 6pm.

Christmas Wonderland – At the Rawene Community Centre, 33 Rawene Road, Birkenhead.

November 22 to 25 (Thursday until Sunday); November 29 to December 2nd (Thursday until Sunday); December 6th to December 9th (Thursday until Sunday).

For more information visit: www.christmaswonderland.org.nz Tickets: Adults $12, Family Pass $30, Children $6.

Christmas Wonderland Cafe You'll also discover the boutique Christmas Wonderland Cafe, with special daily features from Birkenhead's well known collection of over 50 eateries and

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Christmas Wonderland PREMIER NIGHT One Night Only, Tickets $50 Wednesday November 21st, 5.30pm until 7.30pm Enjoy Christmas Wonderland at your leisure with limited numbers, a drink and nibbles. Prebooking essential for this premier night.

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All canvasses are ready to hang and are coated to protect them from UV fade as well as ease of cleaning.

Xpress Art will print your own image plus we have a range of local photographers' images for sale. www.xpressart.co.nz Ph: 480 7179.

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Destination Devonport News, Views, and Information from the Village by the Sea – Devonport.

By Michael Cranna, DBA Committee Member (for Eddie de Heer).

If the council’s projections for Auckland are accurate, and we are headed for a population of 2 million in the next 20 years or so, Devonport and Takapuna are positioned to become extraordinarily valuable areas of real estate.

However, Devo and Taka have completely opposed strategies to handling this progress. Indeed, Takapuna currently has a strategy, while many in Devonport fear such progress can come at the expense of their community and its values. These fears are not misplaced.

Takapuna is poised to undergo a significant renaissance. With its CBD literally performing an about-turn to embrace its wonderful beach and sea views to the east, planned new and ambitious transport links and the Smales Farm business zone expanding, Takapuna is on its way to cement its place as Auckland’s equivalent of North Sydney. That modest little knot of businesses around Lake and Hurstmere roads will be remembered with affectionate nostalgia in 2031, when Takapuna’s CBD extends from the shores of Lake Pupuke to Takapuna Beach and will be regularly served by trains from the south and north. It will become THE place on the Shore to shop and party.

Devonport, on the other hand, has a completely different journey into the future, and few residents see it involving any cementing. Equidistant between what will become the two main CBDs, protected by legislation from further in-fill housing, and with four beautiful beaches, its own green belt and sports and community amenities, Devonport will become THE place to reside in Auckland in 2031.

Its well-heeled residents – enjoying the ideal location of a low density version of Sydney’s McMahon Point - will flit effortlessly on their personal hovercrafts between the riches of Auckland’s traditional CBD and its plentiful and salubrious waterfront boulevards, and the brash vibrancy of Takapuna, replete with clubs, cafes, beach culture and water sports.

Ngataringa Tennis Club will become more exclusive than its Remuera-based counterpart, the stunningly located Stanley Point Bowling Club will have a waiting list of ten years. The start of every one of the Americas Cup races (which New Zealand will have regained, thanks to the backing of New Zealand resident James Cameron) will be signalled by the firing of a human cannonball from the restored naval defence gun on Devonport’s North Head, which will also double as Cameron’s second home.

John Key, recently returned from his overseas posting as President of the Digital Infringement and Copyrighters World Enforcement Division , will be employed as the cannonball. Utilising a space suit perfected 20 years earlier by

Eddie de Heer.

Felix Baumgartner, he will nevertheless grimace as he reaches terminal velocity over the fleet of competitors. This is because the fleet will be led by the New Zealand Prime Minister’s boat, Team Dotcom. Built to a design based upon the sleek, cetacean profile of The Right Honourable Mr Dotcom, the boat exhibits extraordinary flotation, maintaining a high profile in the water while slicing past (and sometimes through) its competitors with its razor-sharp “Rothken” keel.

Most Devonport residents are keen to see Devonport’s economy expand and the most obvious sector to target is currently tourism. But as a member of the Devonport community, I’m concerned excessive dollar-driven change could take us down a path similar to that of Mt Maunganui.

The Mount is one of my favourite places, and while I miss the Marineland and the Oceanside pub, I accept there are elements of the Mount’s evolution which are positive. The main street is beautifully designed, although inexplicably, traffic – while calmed – is still allowed through. The selection of shops and cafes is excellent, and provides for just about everything that holidaymakers of any age would want to find.

But then there is the small matter of the New Year riots, the massive police presence, the lurid and ludicrous beachside mansions, the gangs, the boy-racers, the excessive public drunkenness and the cage-like extension the Police have added to the jail in summer, known locally as Alcatraz.

Is this a vision for Devonport? Devonport is not dissimilar to the Mount in the seventies prior to its development and like the Mount back then, Devonport already has its anti-social elements.

Consider the annual riot around Guy Fawkes at Cheltenham Beach.

If we as a community are unable to control the behaviour of our own kids (and we know that 85-90% of the kids involved are local), then there is no way we can consider developing Devonport as a destination and thereby extending an invitation to the adolescent malcontents of the North Island to come and join in.

The talk this year is of an enhanced police presence at Cheltenham. It’s ridiculous that we as a community are expecting the Police to do our job as parents when the proposed solution to anti-social behaviour is sanctioned violence against our kids by strangers in uniform.

While this remains the case, it suggests elements of our community (specifically a portion of our local dads) are weak. And a community that is not in control of its destiny is a community that cannot evolve, is dependent upon state institutions and whose economy cannot expand. And that is most certainly NOT a vision for Devonport.

NEXT MONTH: Solutions to the problem. Send in your thoughts.

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Community News

By Maria Teape - Devonport Community Coordinator, Devonport Peninsula Trust

There’s nothing like a host of community events going on in town to get you into summer season mode and during November, Devonport is the place to be!

Kicking off events is the St Leo’s School Fair on Saturday 3rd November. A great traditional school fair with lots of bargains Maria Teape. to be had and yummy food to be eaten!

Hot on the heels of the fair, our Summer Fun Preschool Play mornings in parks are starting up again from Tuesday 6th November. This is a fun time for pre-schoolers to play with lots of toys and for parents to meet each other. Bring a cup of coffee and enjoy our wonderful parks! The venues are Windsor Reserve, Devonport on Tuesdays and Bayswater Park, Bayswater on Thursdays, 9.30 to 11am (cancelled if raining).

Continuing the fair theme, the Wilson Home Garden Gala is being held on Sunday 11th November, 10am to 3pm. With everything from auctions to live music, craft market and more, you won’t be disappointed.

With everything from auctions to live music, craft market and more, you won’t be disappointed We are spoilt for choice with art exhibitions this month; New Zealand Sculpture on Shore, located at Fort Takapuna, Narrow Neck, commences on Thursday 8th November and runs until the 18th. Check their website for details: www.nzsculptureonshore.co.nz. Then on November 17th, the revived Devonport Arts Festival has its grand opening at The Depot Artspace, with ongoing events until 25th November. Check out their programme at: www.devonportartsfestival.co.nz.

Devonport Library Associates are hosting an ‘Author meets Author’ evening at Devonport Library on Thursday 22nd November. You are invited to ‘eavesdrop on a conversation’ between award winning writers Eleanor Catton and Emily Perkins, discussing their new work and the highs and lows of the writer’s craft. Arrive at 7:30pm for drinks and nibbles, then meet the authors at 8pm.

The iconic Bayswater Kids Duathlon, now in its 17th year, is being held on Sunday 25th November. Medals are awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place getters in each of the categories plus there’s a chance to win major prizes. Registrations are open now. Visit their website for more details: (www.bayswaterkidsduathlon.co.nz).

New to the Community House in term 4 is St John Devonport Youth Division, for young people aged 6-18 years. Join them on Tuesdays, 6pm7:30pm to earn cool badges, take part in fun competitions and more.

That’s all from me this time – catch you next month, Maria.

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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Sailing into the city is an idyllic way to get to work, and the Shore is one of only a few places from which this calming commute to the city is possible. Each month, Heather Vermeer catches ‘five minutes on the ferry’ with a regular commuter. This month we introduce Sean Jones, a charismatic father-of-three who is known amongst the local school and footballing community as vocal convenor for the North Shore United club’s youngest players. He has three children – Amelie, Macsen and Corin – with wife Sharon, and enjoys both playing and watching football in his spare time.

Name and rank? Sean Jones, Account Executive for an IT Company.

Where’s home? Stanley Bay.

Sean Jones.

Why the ferry? Several reasons; it’s five minutes’ walk from my house...totally stress free...great views. Also, anyone else that has driven to work from Devonport will know why it is better to catch the ferry.

Lake Rd and down Esmonde Rd gets very congested and that cycle lane is a nightmare (hang on, sorry, this is the Channel Magazine!).

How long have you been travelling by ferry? About 6 years.

In the time the crossing takes you could...? Listen to a couple of songs on my phone and think about what I need to achieve in the day. And then on the way back in the evening, listen to a couple of songs on my phone and think about all the things I thought I would achieve and didn't. But who cares, tomorrow's another day and the views are great!

Top deck/bar/outside/below deck - where is your on-board spot of choice?

Top deck outside is the best spot.

Any amusing/memorable crossings? I remember in my first year of ferrying, there was an evening that was windy and really rough. The captain came down before we set off and said for safety reasons we should stay in our seats and hold on!! I am not ashamed to say that I was petrified and prayed to the lord almighty.

Read a book or newspaper/hold a conversation/take in the views - how do you usually spend the time on your daily crossing? Sit back, listen to my music and take in the views. My wife says that I’m a miserable, unsociable b****** and should talk to people.

Wish you were getting off (the ferry) in? Actually, when it is a summer's evening, I love getting off at Stanley Bay. You see all the kids having fun jumping off the wharf. You then walk along the lovely roads, passing by the beautiful villas. And then I hear the cries of my children not wanting to eat their broccoli or have a bath....then I wish I got off in Mauritius.

And an all-time favourite captain? Has to be former England Captain, David Beckham.

Catch a ferry to the city with Fullers Take advantage of regular weekend ferry services from Birkenhead, Northcote Point, Devonport or Bayswater wharves to Auckland City. It’s a relaxing way to travel to and from Downtown Auckland. No traffic jams, no parking costs and café bars onboard. Visit www.fullers.co.nz or any Fullers Ticket Office for timetables or booking information.

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Holidays

with Humour!

The dream team… ann.

Andy Thompson, Maria McC

Holidays should be all about fun. And so should booking them.

That’s the philosophy that helps make a visit to Devonport House of Travel such a great experience.

They’re serious about travel, but the dream team at the village branch of House of Travel genuinely want to brighten your day whilst getting your travel plans sorted.

Charismatic store manager Andy Thompson is a former northern Brit with a biting wit. This travel specialist has recently returned to the Devonport branch and, from the response he’s had from locals, it’s clear to see his is a very welcome return to the village.

“It’s awesome to be back and I’m loving the village lifestyle. It’s nice to see the Devonport folk again. It’s been great to see how many people have been popping in to say hi,” he enthuses in his warm Lancashire accent that hasn’t faded in the 15 years he’s been living in New Zealand.

Andy made the Shore his home after coming to New Zealand for a two week holiday back in 1997 and decided not to leave. His enthusiasm, and that of colleague Maria McCann, coupled with their experience - both have over ten years in the travel industry - provide reassurance that you’re in good hands. The welcoming duo interact like a long-established comedy pairing, bouncing off each other in a way that is guaranteed to put you in good humour long after you’ve walked out onto Victoria Road.

Through fear of sounding, in his own words, “cheesy”, Andy is none-the-less clear about why he has remained in this industry and why there’s always a smile on his face in the store.

“Travel, and going on holiday, is usually about happy times, and that’s why we’re happy in here. We are genuinely building happiness and helping people fulfil their dreams!”

And ideas for dream trips are in abundance, from truffle-hunting trips to Vespa scooter tours. ‘The Flavours of Italy’ packages have something mouth-watering to offer the European food-fiend; ‘Limoncello and Pizza on the Amalfi Coast’, ‘Ancient Flavours of the Tuscan Countryside’, ‘Gastronomic Umbria’ and ‘Sorrento Cooking

Classes’ are all options. Boat-lovers could be tempted by a Locaboat Holiday on which you sail yourself along the rivers of France.

UK and Europe deals for 2013 are out now and Andy and Maria guarantee to provide a professional, attentive service in planning family holidays near or far, as well as efficiently meeting corporate and business travel needs.

They’re establishing an online community, which they encourage people to join so if you like them on Facebook, you’ll keep abreast of all the latest travel deals as they’re released.

Put a healthy dose of humour into your holiday-planning - that’s what you call ‘added value’.

House of Travel, 55 Victoria Road, Devonport. Phone: 09 445 4211 or visit: www.hotdevonport.co.nz.

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In 1942, a women’s service was introduced to the Navy. Seventy years later some of these women return, this time to the Navy Museum, to design and produce an exhibition about the Women’s Royal New Zealand Naval Service and the bravery, leadership and laughter that brought it to life.

Come to the Navy Museum and share in the stories of the young women who not only broke down barriers in the Navy but in New Zealand society as well.

Surrounded by relics of New Zealand’s naval past, the Torpedo Bay Navy Free admission Museum is the perfect place to have your 64 King Edward Parade,Set Devonport Christmas function. on the shores of the beautiful Waitemata Harbour with stunning www.navymuseum.co.nz views across to the city; where you can watch the activity on the water, there is always something happening. Enjoy the sun setting behind Mt Victoria, over the long and lazy Auckland summer nights.

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Located right on the water front at the foot of North Head with spectacular views of the harbour and the Auckland skyline.

With spring upon us come and enjoy this amazing location and our hospitality.

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Please book in advance for high tea.

About Torpedo Bay Navy Museum The Torpedo Bay site is of exceptional significance, developed as a torpedo station in the 19th Century as part of Auckland’s coastal defence network.

Inside these heritage buildings are an outstanding café, conference facility, education space and completely new permanent exhibitions. Our Museum tells the story of the Navy’s contribution to the development of New Zealand identity through the lens of the Navy’s values: commitment, courage and comradeship.

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Sovereign Senior Sustainability Manager Gail Dickson: funding training for unemployed youth in Christchurch that also makes the city’s parks usable again.

Electric cars just the start of sustainability

Sovereign made the news recently when it became the first company in New Zealand to lease the world’s first mass-produced, fully electric, zero emission vehicle. That was just the most visible sign of a far reaching, thoughtful sustainability drive that goes to the very heart of Sovereign and the way it wants to do business.

In the two years since CEO Charles Anderson took the helm, Sovereign has developed three major themes in its sustainability efforts, says Senior Sustainability Manager Gail Dickson.

“Daily business operations are the most visible. This includes the building we occupy at Smales Farm, which won an excellence award in the Green Building category at the New Zealand Property Council Awards, and was acknowledged by judges for ‘setting a benchmark in commercial green building design.’ We are still tapping the potential of that building – we’re currently running an energy audit, and the audit company has promised at least an 8% energy saving, but targeting 25%.”

Daily business operations also include second major sustainability theme. dealing with waste. Sovereign now Sovereign recently announced recycles or composts over 80% partnerships with three different of all the waste it organisations – Youthline, “The three big themes generates, and is Conservation Volunteers getting on with cutting for us are daily business NZ and AUT. operations, community its total amount of Sovereign’s partnership programmes and waste. For company transport, all new cars responsible investment,” with Youthline aims to improve the mental says Gail Dickson. must now be a hybrid health and resiliency of or diesel. Pre-paid bus New Zealand youth, Gail Dickson says. cards are proving popular with staff attending meetings in the city.

“We offer health and life insurance, Sovereign offsets 100% of its greenhouse gas emissions. It does this by purchasing (voluntarily) offset carbon credits from a forestry regeneration project in Canterbury.

Community programmes are the

and we see that the rates of mental health problems are rising in New Zealand. Our Youthline partnership tries to help youngsters going through that transition between child and adulthood.”

‘Sharp Blacks’ form own tri-nations test Headquartered at Smales Farm on the ground floor of the Air NZ building, Beef + Lamb New Zealand Inc is responsible for the domestic promotion of beef and lamb. The organisation is the driving force behind some clever marketing campaigns that have captured people’s imagination – such as Iron Maidens and Sharp Blacks.

For the past two years, Beef + Lamb New Zealand has worked with Retail Meat NZ to form the Kiwi team for a ‘test series’ in which Australian and New Zealand butchery teams battle for supremacy. The Kiwi team is called the Wedderburn Sharp Blacks.

Each team contains five butchers, who have two hours to turn an entire side of beef and two whole lambs into marketable cuts of meat. Each team has its own display counter to fill, and the team that produces the most appetising and well presented display counter wins.

The Aussies have been tough to beat, CEO Rod Slater says.

“Australian butchers are recognised as the best in the world for fresh meat marketing, but New Zealand is closing the gap.”

U.K butchers are keen to join in, so this year the competition will be a tri-nations test for the first time.

Britain is to host the 2014 competition, and Ireland also wishes to enter.

Rod Slater says 60 New Zealand butchers applied to be Wedderburn Sharp Blacks this year.

The ‘Iron Maidens’ campaign has also been hugely successful.

This takes the unique approach of working with female Olympic athletes, something no other company has done. The current Iron Maidens are London Olympic medallists Sarah Walker (silver medal in BMX riding), Lisa Carrington (gold medal in canoeing) and Paralympian Sophie Pascoe (three gold medals and three silver medals in swimming). All three athletes receive financial support until the Rio Olympics – as well as free beef and lamb.

A new television campaign featuring the Iron Maidens has just been shot, and will be screened in November.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand CEO Rod Slater with new shots from the ‘Iron Maidens’ campaign featuring female Olympians.

Sovereign is part funding a programme run by Conservation Volunteers NZ, which provides training for unemployed youth in Christchurch and gives them much needed on-the-job skills.

This practical training course gets young people working to make Christchurch’s parks usable again after the earthquakes.

Sovereign provides the opportunity for its entire staff to volunteer with Youthline or Conservation Volunteers NZ. Sovereign’s partnership with AUT to measure wellbeing via the Sovereign Wellbeing Index is to move beyond GDP when measuring the success of a country, says Gail Dickson.

“GDP does not measure health or resilience. This survey will help us better understand key issues that have an impact on how well we’re feeling and functioning as a nation.”

The third theme of Sovereign’s sustainability policy is responsible investment. This is mostly invisible to the public, and yet it represents the biggest impact of all.

“We are reviewing our investment practices to make sure we invest mindfully and transparently, according to governmental, and environmental factors. This could result in negative screening, where we choose not to invest in something unsustainable.

Or it could be a positive screening,

where we invest to actively support a sustainable product or business.

Our biggest area of potential gain here is to work with companies that want to attract investment, and help them to become a company we would love to invest in. That has the potential to have an impact far beyond Sovereign,” Gail Dickson says.

Sovereign this month received a judge’s commendation in the Northern Sustainable Business Network Awards 2012, the preeminent sustainability awards in this country. The commendation stated that the company is tipped to be hard to beat in 2013.

SmalesCorner@SmalesFarm – New Zealand’s best place to work and do business “People don’t need “People don’t need to understand banks, to understand banks need to banks, banks need people.” to understand understand people.”

“At child® our goal is simple: to make learning irresistible.”

Lee Clark, Director

ASB Smales Farm branch

Banks don’t exist without the people who entrust their lives, dreams, or plans in them. It’s one thing ASB has never forgotten and it’s what drives us to be a better bank. Whether you’re just popping in to deposit some cash or sitting down with us to talk about your financial goals, we’re here to discuss and more importantly, listen. It’s not just about being a bank.

It’s about being human too.

Phone Number: (09) 448 4480 Hours: Mon — Fri 9:00am to 4:30pm ASB Bank Limited’s current Disclosure Statement is available free of charge from any branch of ASB.

“Some days you just need to escape the daily grind. Meet you there!”

Gordon Simpson, Owner

child® at Smales Farm is the highest quality pre-school available in New Zealand, setting the standard in both education and staffing.

We offer five innovative and individual learning environments, catering for all pre-school children from birth to five years. Our holistic teaching programmes use leading technology, structured learning plans, lesson evaluations and child-initiated activities.

Call us on 488 7766, or visit www.childpreschool.co.nz

“Servilles Barber is about fuss-free haircuts for the modern man who is short on time but still requires great style and a quality cut.”

Jeremy Foster-Moan, Owner

Quarry Bar at Smales Farm offers lunch, dinner and bar snacks in surroundings that are both smart and comfortable. With a choice of indoor or al fresco seating, it’s the perfect place for a meal or just a quiet drink with friends. Come in and check out their great menu today! Quarry also offers the ultimate venue for private functions.

Servilles Barber is an extension of the Servilles philosophy to deliver a personalised service, to meet the needs of today’s busy professional men. Servilles Barber is a man’s space, simple and masculine. No bookings required, come in and enjoy Sky Sport, men’s magazines and the latest range of professional hair products.

Monday – Friday 11.30am to Late Saturday – 12.00pm to Late Call us on 915 0101 www.quarrybar.co.nz

Sun & Mon closed, Tue, Wed & Fri 8.00am to 6.00pm Thurs 8.00am to 7.00pm Sat 9.00am to 2.00pm

“Ordering with SUBWAY restaurants is super easy – text, internet or in person. Great parking right outside means a no-hassle pick up.”

“The Hamper is a corner dairy, fruit shop and dry cleaning agent rolled into one.”

Peter and Jenny Zou, Owners

Daniel Noble, Manager Order on the internet, from your mobile or watch our friendly staff make your food – just the way you like it. We custom make every order: breakfast, lunch and dinner. We have excellent catering options for all sized functions, and you can collect loyalty points with SUBCARD. Open from 6.30am weekdays Text orders to jc3553 Online ordering at subway.co.nz

Convenience store ‘The Hamper’ brings unique one-stop shopping to Smales Farm. You can get anything from a pie and a bottle of coke to frozen meals, sandwiches, cakes, muffins, magazines, chocolates, groceries and personal items.

7.00am to 6.00pm weekdays 9.00am to 4.00pm Saturday Call us on 488 7070

“We offer a fabulous environment for business meetings, or just relax with wine and some exceptional food.”

“We strive for simplicity and convenience.”

Lim, Manager

Jayson Hayde, Owner

Hatsuhana at Smales Farm bridges the gap between East and West.

It’s a friendly and welcoming sushi and noodle bar where you can depend on getting the freshest fish and the tastiest noodles. This is deceptively simple cuisine, saluting the centuries-old methods used by the very best sushi shops and chefs in Japan and China.

Seriously good food and coffee has seen Columbus Coffee Smales Farm build a great reputation, win industry awards and gain a loyal following of regulars. Whether you’re seated in the plush leather lounge chairs, or out in the courtyard with its piazza atmosphere, you can relax in comfort and style.

Monday – Friday 10.00am to 3.30pm Call us on 488 0210

From 6.00am weekdays and 8.00am weekends.

Call us on 486 3200

“We offer Accident & Medical 24/7, G.P afterhours and a reduced fee for After-hour Network qualifying groups.”

“Shorecare Pharmacy at Smales Farm is open from 8.30am until 11.00pm every day.”

Bryan Rowney, Director

Dr Hilton Jones, Shorecare Medical Director

Shorecare’s new accident and medical clinic is open to everyone 24/7 on a casual, walk-in basis. It provides a comprehensive range of services, including physiotherapy, X-ray and ultrasound, for the entire North Shore population.

Shorecare Pharmacy at Smales Farm sells a full range of pharmacy retail products including cosmetics, vitamins and supplements, baby products, sunscreens and sun hats, toilet bags and gifts, in addition to prescriptions and medicines. It is the last pharmacy to close on the North Shore every night.

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Ground floor, Sovereign House, Smales Farm

Shop 8, Q4 Building 8.30am to 11.00pm seven days 365 days of the year Call us on 488 0880

www.shorecare.co.nz

“Welcome to the next generation of kiwi dentistry. Our brand new dental clinic is open 7 days a week.”

“Come in and meet our senior stylists at Vivo Smales Farm with our fantastic Highlight Package – just $139!”

Dr Andrew Campbell, owner of The Tooth Company

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ANZ Business Centre, Corinthian Drive Albany The Smales Farm brand is now ‘virtual’ following the purchase of the ANZ Business Centre.

Smales Farm has expanded beyond the geographical footprint of the Smales Farm Technology Office Park in Takapuna. The ANZ Business Centre is managed by Smales Farm Management Services, in keeping with Smales Farm’s philosophy of high quality and excellent service.

We’ll see you there!

“Your little piece of California on the North Shore.”

“Big boys’ toys have never been this much fun!”

Jeff Moss, Owner

Simon Lambert, Manager

The Original California Burrito Company. Cal-Mex Taqueria, finally arrived on the shore at the ANZ Centre, 7 Mercari Way. Delicious California style burritos, quesadillas, chimichangas and tacos filled with fresh salads, beef, chicken, steak, shrimp or beans, with options for vegetarians and vegans. Dine in, phone orders, take away and delivery available.

11am till 9pm Sunday till Wednesday 11am till late Thursday, Friday & Saturday.

Phone 09 414 5255

Hobby City has a huge specialist range of kitsets and models, including trains and radio controlled planes, cars and helicopters.

The speed, power and manoeuvrability of today’s radio controlled models is simply extraordinary – come and pay us a visit.

“We bring a taste of home to Africans living in New Zealand.”

Call us on 441 2505 Open Mon – Fri 9.30am to 6.00pm Sat 9.00am to 5.00pm Sun 10.00am to 5.00pm

“We think our flamegrilled peri peri chicken is the best in the world.”

Luke Joseph, Owner

Ashwini Kumar, Owner

Inside Africa sells African groceries, snacks, clothes and more.

If you have ever lived in Africa, you’ll find all your favourite things here.

If you have never been to Africa but would love to go, get the flavour by visiting us!

Nandos spicy, Portuguese-style chicken is trimmed of fat before being marinated for 24 hours and flame grilled. Have fun in your own kitchen cooking with a range of sauces, marinades and dressings that are exclusive to Nandos. Choose from East African, Thai, Moroccan and Mediterranean flavours.

Open 7 days 9.30am to 6.30pm Call us on 443 0548

Call us on 442 2044 Open 7 days 10.00am to 10.00pm

Nando’s - Albany

“We serve Yum Cha 7 days a week, or try our famous Peking Duck.”

“We are open 7 days for all your liquor needs.”

Shop 9, 7 Mercari Way, Albany Ph: 09 422 2044

Lily Shen, Owner

Connie Ng, Owner

North Sea Village is a Chinese restaurant that specialises in food from the Southern half of China. It uses only Southern Chinese chefs, so the flavours are authentic. The Peking Duck is so good, it has its own loyal following. Live seafood is also a speciality – including paua, clams and crayfish.

Call us on 441 3332 Mon – Fri 10.30am to 10.00pm Sat and Sun 9.00am to 10.00pm

Salute Liquor stocks a great range of wine, beer, cider, spirits, mixers and liqueurs. We specialise in vodka, and stock many different varieties of Russian vodka. Come to us for all your liquor needs and enjoy our friendly service.

Call us on 414 6366 Open 7 days Mon & Tues 12.00pm to 9.00pm Wed & Thurs 12.00pm to 10.00pm Fri & Sat 12.00pm to 11.00pm Sun 1.00pm to 8.00pm

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Channel Pets with DogHQ

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.

The No Grain Wave We have been hearing the expressions of wheat-free and gluten-free in our food products for years now, with the number of commercially available products increasing by the day. We are also paying much closer attention to what is in our food, reading the labels as we shop. So what about the food you feed your pet? How much attention do you give to what is in the food you are feeding them?

It is just as important for your cat or dog to be consuming the right ingredients (and not the wrong ingredients) as it is for you. Your pet’s diet has a significant impact on its health, happiness and longevity.

According to the research of Sabine Contreras of the Dog Food Project, many of the ingredients and additives in commercial dog foods are the source of health problems in our pets. Brands available in many mass retailers are generally based on cheap by-products of the human food industry with artificial colourings and flavourings, and contain ingredients our pets were never meant to eat.

If you are interested in understanding more in detail about this subject, check out the website www.dogfoodproject.com Here are a few quick pointers for what to AVOID: • All generic meat ingredients that do not indicate a species eg. meat, meat byproducts, meat meal etc, by-product meals.

• Any food that contains corn (ground or otherwise) as a main ingredient • Corn gluten or soy(bean) meal as main ingredients. Not all dogs tolerate soy products!

• Non- specific sources of fat such as animal fat, poultry fat, vegetable oil, generic fish oil • Mineral oil • Fragments like potato product or mill run of any kind • Unspecific grain sources like cereal food fines • Corn bran, peanut hulls, rice hulls, soybean hulls, oat hulls • Apple pomace, grape pomace, citrus pulp • Artificial flavourings, “meat broth” • Onion – which is toxic to dogs and has no place in dog food!

• Preservatives BHA, BHT, Ethoxyquin, Sodium Metabisulphite • Sweeteners such as cane molasses, corn syrup in any form, sugar, sucrose, fructose, glucose, ammoniated glycyrrhizin, propylene glycol • Any numbered dye • Menadione in any form (also listed as vitamin K3 or vitamin K supplement) The move to wheat or even completely grain-free formulas in dry pet food is starting to make itself felt in the New Zealand market place and you will notice that the Petcurean Brands of Go! and Now (available from DogHQ) feature on the website as one of the few, quality grain free choices.

Indie’s Insights The beach, any beach is a dog’s favourite place in the world. If only there were less interfering humans on them, it would be even better. A dream for many pups including myself is the mythical 90 mile beach… Wow!…. How cool that would be. Life’s a beach.

FREE TRIAL PLAY Don’t leave your dog at home alone every day. Enrich your dog’s life with a day of play at DogHQ. Day Care Puppy Socialisation Grooming Dog Wash Natural Dry Food

5 Goldfield, Wairau Valley. Phone: 442 2365

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Candice Murphy, Partner, Employment Law Team, Simpson Western candicem@simpsonwestern.co.nz – www.simpsonwestern.co.nz

Tips for employers - employment agreements Employment law can be a minefield juggling difficult relationships or circumstances with compliance obligations. A carefully drafted employment agreement catered to the specific employment relationship is an essential tool to prevent problems in the work place. I often field calls from clients querying "What does a 90 day trial really mean?", "Is a restraint of trade really worth the paper it is written on?", "What can I do to prevent staff spending too much time on Facebook and Twitter while at work?"

Once an offer of employment has been accepted an employment relationship is formed regardless of whether an employment agreement has been signed. This means an employee is able to negotiate on every term in the employment agreement. To avoid this any offer of employment should be conditional upon the employer and employee agreeing to the written terms of employment. It is also important that the employment agreement is signed prior to the employee commencing work. Below are some other tips to assist.

90 day trial period - 90 day trial periods allow an employer to have confidence when taking on a new employee. If the 90 day trial period is correctly used, an employer may dismiss an employee within the 90 day period without fear of a claim of unjustified dismissal. However, there are strict requirements when using a 90 day trial period. It is important to know what these are to obtain the protections.

Restraints - Restraints of trade, in their numerous forms, are a feature of many employment agreements. Whether they are enforceable depends on a number of different factors. A validly drafted restraint can prevent an employee leaving with confidential information, taking an employer's clients or from setting up on competition using their previous employer's business and marketing strategies. An enforceable restraint can be a valuable asset to your business. It is important these restraints are carefully drafted to ensure they can be utilised to their fullest intent.

Deductions - The Wages Protection Act specifies that making deductions from an employee's pay is unlawful unless the employee has agreed to such

deductions. A clause in an employment agreement allowing an employer to deduct mistaken overpayments in salary or annual leave, unauthorised absences for sick leave or annual leave, debts owing or deductions for failure to return company property from an employee's ordinary pay or final pay (including holiday pay) can be important to prevent losses.

Unilateral changes - Changes in the workplace are common place. Is your employment agreement flexible enough to deal with these? Terms and conditions of employment cannot be unilaterally changed - agreement is required unless there is an express condition in the employment agreement allowing for such changes. It can be particularly useful to have the ability to change an employee's duties or even hours of work to accommodate changes within your business.

Kiwisaver - Employees who are enrolled in Kiwisaver will be entitled to an employer contribution of 2% on top of their usual salary or wage unless there is a provision in the employment agreement stating that any employer contributions are to be part of the total remuneration agreed to be paid to the employee.

Social media policy - Facebook, Twitter, Pininterest and My Space are all social media sites which are now part of every day life. What level of personal use do you allow within your workplace? What are the rules and obligations around use of these sites? What are the consequences if an employee denigrates the employer or a fellow employee on one of these sites? All these aspects should be addressed in a comprehensive internet policy.

Employment law is regularly changing. It is important to keep up to date with the changes. Having your employment agreements reviewed at least once every 12 months will help reduce the cost of problems that can arise in the ever changing employment relationship landscape.

To find out more about how the 90-day trial period works and get other employment law tips, we invite you to our Business Toolbox seminar to be held on Tuesday, 13 November – there’s more in the advertisement below. We would love to see you there.

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Building And Home Maintenance

Education: Peter Clague, Kristin School

Kristin School's Executive Principal, Peter Clague, explores the mechanical mysteries of boys.

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 renovations. www.qpcbuilders.co.nz

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Have you been watching The Block and now want to renovate your home but not sure where to start?

It’s always a tricky thing to get started on but browsing the Internet and looking through magazines is a great place to start. You can collect a whole lot of images of the types of things that you like and then take them to a builder that works with designers and architects to help bring your ideas to life.

Now that we are coming into summer you will start to realise how you may want to better utilise your outdoor spaces and gain better flow from your kitchen to your decks.

It is amazing what you can do with even the smallest spaces. Here is an example of transforming a very small lounge that is only six metres by three metres into a modern and welcoming space with great indoor outdoor flow. Over the next few months we will show you some examples of what can be achieved on a modest budget.

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

Peter Clague, Executive Principal.

How Boys Work Medical science has made great advances over the last decade in understanding how the human body operates. MRI scans, DNA research and the Human Genome Project have all helped to explain why we are the way we are. These new breakthroughs in knowledge are coming at such a pace and are so illuminating that it is just possible that the answer to the final medical mystery will be discovered in our life time.

That is, we may live to see the day when researchers discover how teenage boys work.

My bet is that somewhere hidden in the deepest recesses of the boy gene, scientists will discover a simple switch. Using powerful microscopes, they will be able to detect three settings: Off, Fast, and What if? Those who own a boy will already recognise the effects when this switch trips each day, seemingly at random. “Off” is the most obvious setting, similar to a coma, only not quite as energetic. Boys switched to “off” will instantly lose control of their entire musculoskeletal system and will therefore have to drape themselves over sofas, beds, siblings or any object not associated with household chores. The sleep state is so absolute that only the smell of food or the sound of an incoming text message can penetrate it.

However, this all changes when the boy gene flicks to “Fast” mode. In this setting, young men are capable of breaking the 100m sprint record, completing all homework in ten minutes and painting the house before breakfast. Sadly though, these explosive outbursts tend to be very short-lived because the energy involved is soon required elsewhere in the body for the exhausting process of digesting food. Hence, by the time you get your boy to an athletics track, work-desk or paint brush, he is asleep again. Maturing teenage brains love activities of high excitement but low effort, which helps explain the addictive power of computer games.

The “What if” setting is the most unpredictable mode in which a young man operates. As scientists are already beginning to discover, boys are hard-wired to take risks. Curiosity and exploration aren't cultural traits, they're genetic. Boys are programmed to experiment and push boundaries.

Unfortunately they don't yet have an adult's understanding of consequences.

This propensity to take risks can be brilliant if it results in a daring run off the blind side of the scrum, but not so wonderful if it means overtaking a car on a blind bend.

The greatest danger of the boy gene though, is that the last two settings can switch on simultaneously, leaving them highly energised and wanting to push the limits at the same time. This can be extremely effective in a quickwitted debating final, a dramatic golden goal soccer shoot-out, jamming with the band on stage at Rock Quest, or hurtling downhill in a mountain bike race; in fact in any event where a combination of speed and courage can bring praise and success. However it can be fatal in situations involving cars, alcohol, drugs or a mixture thereof.

What science is discovering is that our young men are biologically programmed to take risks and to go at things full tilt. Removing alcohol, cars or girls or any other temptations from their lives is not only impossible, it also ignores the fact that the impulses to experiment and test themselves will still exist. Surely it is far more effective to provide boys with alternative outlets that are safer yet equally challenging? Adolescents actively seek out experiences that allow their emotions and passions to run wild, where the action is fast and furious and the stakes are high. Rather than fighting their biologic imperative, we must work on finding positive alternatives to switch them on.

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Matthew Bellingham is a Director at Hayes Knight, an innovative chartered accountancy practice, where he specialises in strategic planning and business improvement. matthew.bellingham@hayesknight.co.nz – www.hayesknight.co.nz Matthew Bellingham.

It’s all part of the job… isn’t it?

Recently Revenue Minister Peter Dunne hit the headlines with his announcement that the IRD will soon be targeting employer-provided perks in an effort to close the tax loophole on perks used as salary tradeoffs for salary. Essentially every person’s salary is taxed, so the rational is that salary trade-offs shouldn’t be treated any differently and when the government first floated the idea six months ago it had estimated $700 million in lost revenue from untaxed benefits (fringe benefit tax / FBT) across the country.

My immediate thoughts were “for goodness sake, give us a break and focus on the big rocks!” Once I got off my high horse, I started to think about what else Mr Dunne might have in his sights. My thoughts immediately went to my work mobile phone and laptop, but luckily these ”Perks” along with other benefits like child care have since been excluded on the basis that the compliance cost would outweigh any tax revenue gains. Therefore the rules now only target Auckland and Wellington CBD car parks and vouchers issued by charities, rather than all explicit and implicit salary trade-off benefits as originally proposed.

Parking is already at a premium in the city centres of Auckland and Wellington, with a number of surrounding areas probably not too far behind.

Therefore it isn’t surprising that many employers provide their staff with a parking space as an untaxed perk that makes up part of their employment package, plus the salary trade-off also means that the employer saves on cash costs. A friend of mine works for a firm in Auckland’s CBD and a car park in the building is worth $5,000.00 of her annual salary. After a quick online search I soon found that a car park on Wakefield Street or Eden Crescent comes in at $60,000 pa. Clearly there is money to be made in parking!

Under the proposed new salary trade-off rules, there will only be exclusions for car parks used by work vehicles, for late night shifts and disabled car parks.

To get around the complex compliance costs a standard value will be put on a car park when it is not provided through commercial car park operators, such as Wilsons and Tournament. That said the government has yet to define what constitutes a “commercial car park operator”. As far as what the standard value

will be; our best guess is that it is likely to be based on typical daily CBD parking rates i.e.. $10 to $16 per day.

Most building leases in Auckland and Wellington come with car parks, so employers simply cannot walk away from these obligations. So what options do employers have? They could: 1) Pay the imposed fringe benefit tax on each car park 2) Compensate the employee for the loss in car park with a propitiate salary increase 3) Initiate a direct car park lease arrangement with the landlord when the lease rolls over which would, at the very least, give employees access to preferential parking rates going forward.

Looking at the numbers: Value of a standard car park: $13.90 + GST per day For a year this works out to: $5,073.50 + GST (365 days) FBT (exposure to a max rate of 49.25%) comes to: $2,498.70 If we compensate the employee’s salary for the loss of the car-park the cash cost to the employer would be $5,834.53 (plus the unused car parks) vs. $3,259.72 if they just paid the FBT. Therefore, option 1 looks like the way to go - at least until the lease rolls over.

Businesses have already had a difficult few years and they could probably do without the additional red-tape that further dilutes their cash flow. I also don’t think this can be justified under the guise of “fairness and equality” as there are a number of more enviable perks out there. The changes will come into effect next year, and from 1 April 2014 the IRD will be collecting. What I’d like to know is how does this somewhat limited and basically miniscule tax grab fit in with the governments promise of simplifying the tax system in New Zealand and saving us all in compliance costs?

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Investing with Spicers Mark Harris - Authorised Financial Adviser (AFA).

Phone: 486 7892 - Email: mark.harris@spicers.co.nz www.spicers.co.nz Mark Harris.

HELP!

Who can I turn to for investment advice?

How you manage your money and where you choose to invest are possibly the most important decisions you can make. After all, smart planning can make all the difference to how you and your family live your lives.

But, these days that’s easier said than done, particularly in the face of record low interest rates, the teenage-like mood swings of global sharemarkets, unprecedented volatility in overseas economies, and a relentless stream of mixed messages from the media.

It’s little wonder people feel pulled in different directions when trying to work out their best path to financial security!

Planning your investments can be a fiddly process but with a little bit of help, you can save yourself a lot of bother, uncertainty and money in the long run.

Spotlight on the big picture Knowing who to turn to and where to find straight-up, quality information relevant to your specific set of circumstances really matters. And while banks, accountants and brokers can play an advisory role, their advice is often restricted to their field of expertise.

What’s often needed is a more holistic approach where the full financial picture is taken into account and the right decisions can be made based on all the facts.

Mark Harris, an Authorised Financial Adviser (AFA) with New Zealand specialist investment planning company Spicers, says: “There is so much information – and misinformation – out there. Without the right facts to hand, investors are at risk of making a poor decision, or perhaps even worse, no decision at all.”

Seeing through the fog “What many people want right now is clarity and perspective surrounding the ever-changing economic situation,” says Mark.

“The very nature of investing means there are highs and lows. It’s an easy mistake to make a knee-jerk decision the moment the market drops, but often it may pay to ride out those inevitable blips for long term gain.”

Mark believes that the new economic environment has highlighted the importance for New Zealanders of all ages to focus on their personal financial situation, and consider the various ‘what if’ scenarios to help plan their investments.

Using projections and modeling tools, an AFA can help you assess your income and expenditure now and how that might change in the future. “These projections provide individuals with an estimate of what their retirement nest egg could look like – and if necessary, take action to close any gaps,” explains Mark.

Access to the latest market data and forecasting tools is one thing, but a rational and skilled eye is quite another.

Financial ally on your side “For many people, its peace of mind knowing they have a reliable point of contact that is helping them choose the best way to allocate their assets, as well as ensuring their investments are appropriately distributed so that financial gain is maximised while risk is minimized,” adds Mark.

As we move through the various stages of our lives, there is always the likelihood of changes to legislation surrounding tax and estate planning. An AFA is able to refer you to a tax or estate planning professional who can advise you on the changes and how they might affect you.

Good advice is priceless Even such things as ensuring you’re in the KiwiSaver fund that best suits your risk profile and investment timeframe; paying the correct PIR rate across your investments; or providing a valuable link between your solicitor, accountant or trust manager, an AFA can be the ideal ‘go to’ person to help you build your financial plan.

You can also enjoy greater confidence when seeking financial advice thanks to the Financial Advisers Act which came fully into effect in July 2011. In the new regulated environment, an AFA must abide by a code of professional conduct, which sets out minimum standards of competence, knowledge and skill, ethical behaviour and client care.

If you have any questions about your financial situation or investing, I may be able to assist. You can reach me on: 486 7892 or email: mark.harris@spicers.co.nz This article has been produced by Spicers Portfolio Management Limited in conjunction with your local Spicers Authorised Financial Adviser – Mark Harris. For any questions you have on this article or for advice that takes into account your particular financial situation or goals, please contact Mark on (09) 486 7892 or email mark.harris@ spicers.co.nz

The information in this article is of a general nature only and is no substitute for personalised advice. If you would like advice that takes into account your particular financial situation or goals, please contact your financial adviser. A disclosure statement is available on request and free of charge, from your adviser.

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Investing with Mike Taylor, PieFunds

Mike Taylor.

Mike Taylor is the Managing Director of Pie Funds, a boutique Fund Manager that specialises in Australasian small companies.

09 486 1701 www.piefunds.co.nz

A journey into the unknown As a passionate lover of economic history, a silver-lining to the ongoing crisis has been that is has allowed me to take on an almost cult-like enthusiasm for economic historians and venture back through time to seek parallels with the current situation and hopefully arrive at a meaningful conclusion. So what does history tell us now? Here’s where the problems start as we are now journeying more and more into the unknown. While economic history has been great in so far helping understand the state of the world, many variables are now outside previous historical observations.

It’s easy for all of us to become “anchored” to the current environment.

A prolonged period of prevailing conditions tends to slowly help ensure that what might be extreme levels historically take on an air of normality when living through them. However, the scenario we now find ourselves is far from normal.

Government bond yields are at either multi-century, or all time lows, (somewhat ironically) all the while central banks around the world are printing money. 10 year US Treasuries hit all time lows in July this year with a yield of 1.39%, with data going all the way back to 1790. In Holland, 10 year yields recently hit their lowest level in 495 years worth of history. The situation becomes more extreme with 2 year yields negative in some countries. There really is very little upside here for investors in Government Bonds and when interest rates finally rise, these investors will be completely wiped out. Perhaps in a scale that dwarfs previous equity crashes.

It is now 5 years on from the GFC and there is still no growth and no deleveraging. Since the GFC first hit in 2007 virtually every country now has more debt than they did before the crisis and while households have paid down some debt, governments have more than made up for this.

Over the same period most countries are still below the peak level of economic activity.

Its seems that not balancing the household or government books is a pastime that has been going on for so long now it has become so ingrained in western culture that perhaps it might be harder to eradicate than we think. The US has run a budget deficit for the past 40 out of 44 years and countries like Italy and Portugal (part of the so-called PIGS) have seen perpetual annual deficits since reliable records began some 50-60 years ago. If you think that because it has gone on for so long it can continue unabated, you would be wrong. Eventually the bond market and the banks will call time on this imbalance, country by country, household by household, like what has happened with Greece.

How will this all end? Nobody really knows. Politicians and voters are unwilling to wear the short-term pain that is required to solve the debt burden. With a lethal cocktail of unparalleled levels of global debt and unparalleled global money printing and with many financial indicators at multi-century lows, we really are embarking on a journey into the unknown.

Talking Trusts: Tammy McLeod, Davenports

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This monthly 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 establishment and structuring of asset plans, interpretation of trust deeds, duties of trustees and the management and administration of trust funds. A key part of Tammy’s practice is reviewing existing asset holding structures to ensure they achieve the needs and requirements they were established to meet. She is also experienced in Property (Relationships) Act issues and believes that the provisions of the Act are an important consideration in personal asset planning.

Tammy is a past president of the Auckland Women’s Lawyers’ Association and is a current co-convenor of the NZICA Trust Special Interest Group.

Jack, Mary, Anna&Jason

Tammy McLeod.

Jack and Mary had been married for 40 years and had two adult children, Anna and Jason. Jack and Mary had been good savers all their lives and now as well as an expensive house in Castor Bay, they owned a bach at Omaha and a small investment portfolio. Their daughter, Anna was fairly settled, having married and had three lovely children.

Jason on the other hand was what Mary described as a “bit of a ratbag”. Even as a child he had been easily led by his peers, and now, as an adult, was always onto the next thing. Jason had a habit of falling in with the wrong kind and things never turned out for him the way he expected. He had a string of girlfriends, never settling down with any of them, and Jack and Mary had just found out they had a seven year old granddaughter living in Australia, the result of a holiday romance Jason had had.

Jason unfortunately had entered into a series of business transactions with a friend. He hadn’t taken any advice and when things went horribly wrong, the creditors of the company called on the personal guarantees Jason and his friend had unwittingly signed when they signed terms of trade to give their new business lines of credit. As Jason had no assets of his own (other than a rather expensive car on which he still owed the lion’s share of the purchase price), the creditors decided to make Jason bankrupt. Jack and Mary went to their lawyer, concerned for the fate of the assets they wanted to leave Jason if they died. They had no concerns at all regarding Jason being able to provide for his daughter in Australia from any inheritance, but were concerned that if they both died, and if Jason was bankrupt, would that inheritance be protected in their estates?

Their lawyer advised them that the short answer was no. If they both died, anything left to Jason under their wills would be taken by the Official Assignee to pay off Jason’s creditors. While Jack and Mary felt that Jason should pay his debts, they also wanted to make sure that not all of Jason’s potential inheritance would be taken in this way.

Their lawyer recommended that the best way of keeping any inheritance protected for Jason would be to set up a trust, transfer their assets to that trust and leave instructions to the trustees that if they both died, Jason’s share in the trust would be held by the trustees on his behalf until he was discharged from his bankruptcy. And that is what they did – a nice, flexible solution to an otherwise difficult problem.

To ensure you make good decisions like Jack and Mary, contact: Tammy McLeod, Email: tammy.mcleod@davenportsharbour.co.nz or visit: www.davenportsharbour.co.nz

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North Shore YMCA: News

YMCA launches

Active Seniors Fitness Programme The YMCA North Shore is looking towards the future in offering a very affordable option to seniors who have always wanted to join a gym but were scared off by the contracts and payment plans. The launch of the seniors’ time slot goes some way towards addressing these fears by offering affordable exercise with no ties.

There is a Place 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

There is no denying that the general population is ageing and the North Shore is in need of multiple options for seniors to keep fit and healthy in a fun environment. So the YMCA is providing an opportunity to join a gym without signing any contracts and still receive all the benefits during the seniors’ time slot, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10am and 2pm. For $6 a visit you will get the full services offered to all members of the YMCA North Shore. These include a personalised programme, entry to our senior group exercise classes, and the use of our squash courts and table tennis table(s) on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10am and 2pm. You can come along and enjoy a wide range of activities under one roof for one price. Of course the best thing of all is that there will be music of your era playing in the gym while you work out. Seniors, this initiative is all about you, your time, your price, your music.

Strini Naidoo, YMCA North Shore Fitness Manager said: “It’s not enough to just offer a time slot for seniors, it’s also about providing experienced, quality staff during these times.” Leading the staff team is Shirley McKain with 12 years experience in the industry. She is not quite gold medal standard but is not too far off it with two New Zealand gym instructor of the year awards under her belt.

Shirley’s normal duties see her on the gym floor weekdays and instructing three of the nine senior classes run each week. She said: “The point of difference is the one stop shop philosophy. You can come in and have a wide choice of options; Tuesdays and Thursdays enjoying the gym experience, and on the other days we have a full range of seniors’ group exercise classes available for the same price.”

Come in and have a chat with Shirley and she can show you around the facility, answering any queries you may have. The YMCA over the years has been a place where family members, young and old, have come to exercise, play sport and have fun and this is an opportunity not to be missed.

For more information call in at the YMCA, phone 480 7099 or email strini.naidoo@nzymca.com

Fitness Centre • Group Exercise Classes • Squash Courts • Holiday Programmes • Basketball • Gymnastics • Indoor Soccer • Sports Leagues • Kids’ Birthday Parties & more!

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The Pumphouse Theatre: What’s On

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A Fairytale for Grown-ups Sondheim’s Into The Woods at The PumpHouse It is with great pleasure that The PumpHouse welcomes North Shore Music Theatre back to the shores of Lake Pupuke. The long established local musical theatre company has been sharing its talents North and South since its last Takapuna production, Footloose in 2010. Their return with Into the Woods by America’s most eminent living composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim is well overdue.

"The cow as white as milk, the cape as red as blood, the hair as yellow as corn, and the slipper as pure as gold."

Into the Woods deconstructs the Brothers Grimm while weaving familiar fairytale characters Cinderella, Jack (of the Beanstalk), Red Riding Hood and Rapunzel along with traditional motifs; a witch, evil curses, magic objects, a giant, into an entirely new dark story that is definitely not for small children.

Time Magazine reviewers wrote that the story’s premise is like “most fairy tales... about the loving yet embattled relationship between parents and children.”

Stephen Sondheim’s family was abandoned by his father and Sondheim was unfairly blamed by his mother for the abandonment. His hatred of his mother never wavered and he never attended her funeral. In Into the Woods he uses typical ‘embattled relationship’ fairytale themes to illustrate his own severely dysfunctional relationship with his parents.

Sondheim’s childhood wasn’t entirely deprived. Through his childhood friendship with neighbourhood playmate James Hammerstein, Stephen came to know James’s father Oscar Hammerstein II (of Rodgers and Hammerstein fame). Sondheim was mentored by Hammerstein in music theatre and treated like another son. This relationship served to form Sondheim’s career path and eventually led to the enormous global success, Pulitzer Prize, multiple awards and kudos he now enjoys. A path not unlike the path taken by Cinderella.

The musical score for Into the Woods is like most Sondheim compositions, intricately layered, complex and a challenge for musicians and singers, yet innately suitable in a thematic sense to accompany the drama unfolding on stage.

The debut production of Into the Woods was performed in 1986 in San Diego before the original 1987 Broadway production that saw it win multiple awards including 3 Tonys, The Drama Desk Award for Best Musical and a Grammy for the original cast recording. Stephen Sondheim’s other acclaimed musicals include A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd and West Side Story(lyricist).

Crimes of the Heart Beth Henley is the second Pulitzer prize-winning author whose work is to be performed on The PumpHouse stage this month by way of her most famous play Crimes of the Heart.

Crimes of the Heart is the first of 6 plays penned by the author in the literary tradition of Southern Gothic, a fascinating genre of American literature characterised by plots involving family dysfunction, poverty, violence, social decay, deranged characters and slightly mystical, sinister or grotesque scenarios. One of the more recent interpretations of GALATEA THEATRE the genre is the TV series True Blood which laces all the usual Southern Gothic Crimes of the themes with sex and religion.

Heart THE PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING PLAY In Crimes of the Heart the family

by Beth Henley dysfunction centres around the three McGrath sisters, Meg, Babe, and Lenny, who reunite at their Grandfather’s Mississippi home after Babe shoots her abusive husband. As with many family reunions, long held, simmering resentments tend to bubble to the NOV 20-24 surface but despite the melodrama, at the core of the play is love.

Aware that there are many more female actors than male in Auckland, Galatea theatre searched for months to find a play with enough decent female characters.

Says director Geoff Allen, “We were almost at the point of giving up when we discovered Crimes of the Heart. After getting over the fact that we'd have to do Southern accents we realised we'd found the ultimate play for any actress. This play is a three course menu of comedy, drama and eccentric women with mostly good intentions.”

Crimes of the Heart was adapted into the Academy Award winning 1986 film of the same name starring Jessica Lange, Diane Keaton and Sissy Spacek.

A Sunday Afternoon Musical Spectacular In its second show at The PumpHouse this year The North Shore Organ and Keyboard Club provides an interesting line up of some top musicians from New Zealand and abroad. Artists include Takashi Iida, Barbara and Rob Powell, Jan and Kevin Johnston and Kiwi country music stalwarts Tui Award winner Tami Neilson (Best Country Album past 3 years in a row) accompanied by Paul Trenwith, founding member of The legendary Hamilton County Blue Grass Band. One concert only on Sunday afternoon 18th November at 2pm.

Boogie Down Under with Jan Preston Ex-pat pianist, singer, songwriter and composer Jan Preston, often described as "The Queen of Boogie Piano" is one of Australasia’s most popular jazz/blues performers. Jan’s rapport with her audience and mastery of the boogie woogie, barrelhouse and honky tonk piano style will have you dancing in your seat. Don't miss Jan Preston. One afternoon show only. Sunday November 25th at 3pm.

Friday Forum Friday Forum is a low-key event featuring a talk by a local identity in the French Rendez-vous Cafe at The PumpHouse. Takapuna playwright Roger Hall is the guest speaker for Friday Forum on November 9th. Only $5.00 and all welcome but numbers are limited so bookings are essential. Email david@pumphouse.co.nz if you’d like to attend.

What's On... @ The Pumphouse November 18 @ 2pm (Sunday) North Shore Organ and Keyboard Club presents A Sunday Afternoon Musical Spectacular

November 3 - 17 North Shore Music Theatre presents Into the Woods

By Stephen Sondheim November 9 @ 5pm Friday Forum Speaker - Roger Hall 5pm

November 20 -24 Galatea Theatre presents Crimes of the Heart

By Beth Henley November 25 @ 3pm (Sunday) Jan Preston presents Boogie Down Under Ragtime and boogie jazz piano trio December 3rd to 21st Theatre for children in the December school holidays Tim Bray Productions Presents The Santa Claus Show 2012

By Tim Bray

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Comedy on the Shore

at The Bruce Mason Centre A national tour of 7 Days Live starts on the 23rd of November right here on the Shore, and having won the 2011 New Zealand TV award for Best Comedy Programme – you definitely won’t want to miss this show.

Starring Dai Henwood, Paul Ego, Urzila Carlson, Steve Wrigley, Jesse Mulligan, Jeremy Elwood and Jeremy Corbett, these comedians are touring the country with their own stand-up alongside the award-winning 7 Days Live format. Channel Magazine sat down with Jeremy Corbett to get his thoughts on the tour, it’s show on the Shore… and a few jokes.

Channel Magazine: Why did you choose to be part of 7 Days?

Jeremy Corbett: Forgive me if I sound like something of a smudged CD repeating this, but it’s my dream job. The idea of a show that is simply talking crap with great comedians appeals to my sense of entertainment and laziness.

CM: Why do you think 7 Days Live is so popular?

JC: I think most Kiwis can imagine sitting with us and joining in on the stupid conversations. 7DL, as I like to call it, gets as close as you can to doing just that. It's pretty inclusive.

CM: What has been your favourite memory from filming “7DL”?

JC: It was actually the pilot episode shot in the bowels of TV3. It was very makeshift, but it was obvious then that the show was very funny. I like the fact that it really was content over style.

CM: Why do you think it is important/good to get 7DL on the road?

JC: So our partners can get some peace! Actually, I think the show lends itself to going on the road. I'd like to record more of the TV shows in different New Zealand town halls and barns.

CM: Does being on the road give you more or new material?

JC: Yup. Another reason I love this show. Anything that just happened is material. When you are doing solo stand-up sometimes it’s hard to fully form a joke about something that happened, but with 7 deranged minds on stage, collectively the funny can be found.

CM: What will being on the North Shore provide you in terms of material?

JC: The fact that it's one giant gated community and we are interlopers without passports will probably provide me with something. Sadly your loose morals always bubble to the surface too. Urzila will gravitate to Browns Bay. And, someone always mentions that Glenfield is the largest suburb in New Zealand.

CM: Have you performed at The Bruce Mason Centre before? For what?

JC: A few times. 7DL, comedy gigs, 5 Star Shows for the Comedy Festival, and theatre sports back in the day. Also, who could forget my short lived mime extravaganza!

CM: Are Auckland/North Shore audiences different to audiences throughout New Zealand?

JC: They shower more, and their 4WDs are cleaner like they've never been off-road.

CM: Heading on the road from your show here in

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JC: Taser.

CM: What's your favourite place in New Zealand?

JC: Usually the spot on the beach that those other people got to first. Dammit.

CM: Where's the one place you want to go in New Zealand that you haven't been?

JC: White Island during eruption season.

CM: And final question, if you were a columnist for Channel Magazine, what would your column be called?

JC: Doctors and Nurses. I don't even know what it would be about, but I reckon it'd be hard not to be curious about that column.

Be sure to grab your tickets from Ticketmaster 7 Days Live will be at the Bruce Mason Centre on November 23rd at 7:30pm.

Cinema and Performing Arts at The Vic, Devonport

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Welcome to

The Vic Cinema, Cafe & Theatre Flicks @ The Vic Hope Springs / Wunderkinder / Cheerful Weather for the Wedding / Diary of a Wimpy Kid 3 / Hysteria / The Last Ocean / Two Little Boys / Ruby Sparks / Your Sister's Sister / Kiwi Flyer / River Dog / Gone Curling / The Last Ocean / How Far is Heaven / Shadow Dancer / Looper / The Sapphires / Moonrise Kingdom / Dolphin Boy… What Cinema would you associate with the above list of films? The Hoyts?

The Bridgeway? The Lido? The Capitol? - No, it's your own local cinema The Vic in Devonport, offering a selection of the finest films for our local audiences.

Re-opened for business on the 1st October, with the new operators Philipp Jaser and Robin Kewell, The Vic has already screened some of the latest release films and a great selection of award- winning documentaries in its first three weeks, with some great titles coming up in November.

Personal contacts made by the new operators with the Film Distributors, including Rialto and Hopscotch who have recently come on board, have found distributors being very supportive of the Devonport Cinema as a unique cinema and multi-use community space. This new relationship will certainly help repair the public rift that had developed in the past. Philipp and Robin are determined to build bridges and work with other cinemas to complement the film and screening choices already available on the North Shore.

“We have already screened some films on their release dates, and have just booked the new Hobbit film on its release date 13th December,” says film programme director Robin Kewell, who believes that many of the Devonport residents will wait for new release films to come to The Vic if they can't get them straight away. Shadow Dancer, an Irish thriller which recently premiered at the New Zealand Film Festival is another new release which will be screening at the Vic on the 22nd November.

This supply of new films is due to the distributors coming on board and to Philipp and Robin’s determination to make The Vic work. “We are at the cinema most of the time during opening times and talk to our customers directly and I find that people are embracing the idea of cinema alongside performing

arts and performing arts education,” says general manager Philipp Jaser. “We did a lot of research before we went into this and it is very encouraging to see that people are very supportive of the vision and want to contribute to The Vic’s success. There will be plenty of opportunity to come to see movies, high quality live shows, participate in performing arts and film-making courses and to hire any of the three Theatre spaces for private functions, birthday parties, and fund-raising events. “We want The Vic to be a community space and want to make it easy for people to use and hire,” says Philipp. “There is a real need for a community venue in Devonport and we think The Vic can fill that gap. Enquiries are coming in steadily and people are very happy to see that we are open for bookings.”

Coming Soon will be the double feature length film EDEN the Complete Inside Story presented by film-maker Robin Kewell There will be some ‘golden oldies’ for The Vic’s 100th Birthday Bash on the 27th Oct and from 17th to 25th November there will be an Art Fest Feast of Films - a festival of films on Art with a special showing of the Banksy film ‘Exit Through the Gift Shop’ which runs alongside an installation project with work from two acclaimed artists as part of the Devonport Arts Festival week. Details of films can be found on www.thevic. co.nz Philipp and Robin are steering a course that should meet up with people from all walks of life in Devonport and welcome everyone on board as The Vic heads off towards a new horizon, keeping a watchful eye out for rocks and reefs on the way.

Performing arts education and film-making Film-making for kids and film-making for teens Enrolments are open now for two five day film making holiday courses to be held between 14 and 27 January. Each course is one week long and participants will learn from experienced film makers and tutors Robin Kewell and Nichola Jones how to make their own film and present their work at The Vic. 8-12 years olds: 14-18 January, 10am to 4pm, tutor: Nichola Jones

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NEW ALBUM “EXITS” COMING SOON

13-17 year olds: 21-25 January, 10am to 4pm, tutor: Robin Kewell Costs will be around $300 for a five day course.

Introduction to acting for screen and theatre Accomplished actor and acting tutor Mark Clare offers an exciting course for those who wish to experiment and discover more about acting for both screen and theatre through improvisation, voice and acting technique using scripts and video. This course is designed for the mature student no matter what their experience. In a fun, relaxed environment participants will discover the fundamentals of being on stage and in front of the camera.

Costs are $350 for eight two-hour sessions, plus a performance on stage at The Victoria Theatre – times and dates to be confirmed.

THE VIC - Information, tickets, enrolments and venue hire bookings www.thevic.co.nz - www.facebook.com/thevicdevonport (09) 446 0100. 48-56 Victoria Road, Devonport

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The Rose Centre: What's on

The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie The world's longest running play of any kind, The Mousetrap is a whodunit, written by British author Agatha Christie.

The original Mousetrap was a 30-minute radio play, Three Blind Mice, presented by the BBC in honour of the late Queen Mary's 80th birthday, in 1947. In November, 1952, The Mousetrap was first performed on stage in England, starring Richard Attenborough and his wife, Sheila Sim. More than 10 million people have seen the classic murder mystery since it opened and the play has been performed in more than 40 countries and been translated into over 20 languages. Only a leather chair and the mantle clock have appeared in every show performed in London since 1952. The West End's most famous whodunit opened at the Ambassadors Theatre and transferred to St. Martins Theatre where it has become something of a national institution - as popular with tourists as Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. Agatha Christie said of the play, "It's not really frightening. It's not really horrible. It's not really a farce. But it has a little of all these things and perhaps that satisfies a lot of people."

Ballet Theatre Ballet Theatre of Auckland was established in 2009, and provides tuition in the Cecchetti Classical Ballet method. This method, with its timeless principles of grace, balance and line, is currently highly respected on an international level.

Tuition is provided in Belmont and Takapuna to students from Pre-grades up to and including Advanced levels by qualified teachers who

themselves have danced professionally, and the school provides the opportunity for young ballet dancers to be trained in a professional, yet safe and fun, environment.

This year, Ballet Theatre of Auckland’s students will be staging Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Rose Centre in Belmont on the 5th and 6th of December. Dancers from the age of 4 to 25 are certain to delight audiences, and this show promises to be great balletic Christmas entertainment for the whole family. (Especially for young - or young at heart - dance enthusiasts.) The programme will also include a short demonstration of Diploma-level work devised

by Meastro Enrico Cecchetti (1850–1928), as Estelle Vermeulen, the school’s director, has of late obtained the coveted Maestro Enrico Cecchetti Diploma, and is the first ever New Zealand resident to do so.

For more information and to book tickets, please contact Ballet Theatre of Auckland: Mob: 021 02206780, Tel: 09 962 6677, Email: estelle@btoa. co.nz. Please also feel free to visit the website www.btoa.co.nz Company Theatre is celebrating 20 years as the resident theatre group at The Rose Centre, in Belmont.

The occasion will be marked by a special performance of the classic Agatha Christie play, The Mousetrap, on Friday November 9th, to invited friends and guests of The Rose Centre and Company Theatre. There will be a celebration cake. Champagne will be served before the show.

Company Theatre was established in 1980 and based at the St Michael’s Hall, in Bayswater Ave and moved to The Rose Centre when it opened in September 1992. The very first production in their new home was Habeas Corpus by Alan Bennett. After helping to raise funds for the idea of The Rose Centre, when it was first suggested as a multi function community centre for the Belmont area, the success of their productions over the last 20 years has meant they have been able to continually contribute to improvements at The Centre, particularly in the theatre itself. Over the years there have been major upgrades in lighting, sound equipment and rehearsal space that has been of benefit to other theatre groups who have been able to use or hire some of Company Theatre’s equipment and space to launch their own productions. The theatre is a comfortable, air conditioned space with seating for up to 120. Company Theatre is an integral part of The Rose Centre. As well as producing just three quality productions a year, it also helps in the Management of the centre through The Rose Centre Board.

Current President of Company Theatre is Sherry Ede. On their website www.companytheatre.co.nz you can see a list of all the productions since 1980, plus information on how to book for The Mousetrap that opens to the public on November 10th or phone Richard Parmee, Manager of The Rose Centre on 445.9900.

Some of the most popular shows of the last few years are: • Scott Hayden and Julie Collis as Basil and Sybil Fawlty in Company Theatre’s production of Fawlty Towers in March 2012.

• Stephen Lunt as Darcy, and Hayley Baines as Elizabeth in Company Theatre’s production of Pride and Prejudice in April 2011.

• Max Golding and John Clarke in Company Theatre’s production of Roger Hall’s Four Flat Whites in Italy in July 2011 • Oliver Gent and Ian Vincent in Company Theatre’s production of Brassed Off in August 2012 • Delwyn Winter and Greg Stockwell in Company Theatre’s production of Music Hall In November 2010

Drama, comedy, music, magic and dance!

Open 8:30am - 4pm, Monday - Friday

Web: www.rosecentre.co.nz

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Northart: News

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Face Value Exhibition piece – Yvonne Walker 2012 "Grace".

Exciting and rather different

exhibitions at Northart Northart continues its run of exciting and rather different exhibitions this month, starting with The BIG Quilt Show, an exhibition of very large quilts by makers from throughout New Zealand as well as one from Australia, which opens on Saturday 3rd November.

Northart is fortunate to have a very spacious gallery with a high stud, which allows exhibitions of very large works – and large they are, many of the 16 quilts in the show are king bed sized. It is a very diverse show with a number of quite traditional quilts, some with colour combinations that are quite unusual, through to very contemporary quilts. It will be in the gallery until 23 November.

Face Value, an exhibition by three Auckland based photographers, Dorina Jotti, Yvonne Walker and Melanie Church, celebrates children with Down Syndrome. The images in the exhibition show the children being kids just like any other kids, with their own personalities, their own likes and dislikes.

On the opening night all children can take part in a special photography workshop, which is free of charge. All they need to do is to bring along a digital point and shoot camera (if they have one, there will have some spares available), they will be given a quick lesson on how to use it and then they will be set loose on the crowd! The photos they

Pre-Christmas $100 (or less) Show – Heather Grouden Ceramic Brooch.

take will be projected onto a wall in the gallery for the night. There will also be a black booth set up at the opening: so people can take some fun shots of themselves which will be incorporated into a photographic montage and displayed in the gallery during the show. It will be a whole lot of fun, so come along between 5pm and 7pm on Sunday 11th November and join us in celebrating children with Down syndrome. The exhibition will continue until 28th November.

Opening a few days later, will be the graduation

exhibition of Hungry Creek Art and Craft School. If past years graduation shows are anything to go on, it will be an energetic show with lots of new ideas and some stunningly beautiful jewellery.

Another opening this time on the first day of December and again from 5pm-7pm, is the much awaited Pre-Christmas $100 (or less) Show. It is an enormously popular event, and for many a highlight of the Northart calendar. Once again there will be a huge variety of high quality small items of art and craft: something to suit every taste – from functional and non-functional ceramics to glass, paintings, drawings, collages, weaving, knitting, glass, small decorative pieces and lots of jewellery – necklaces, brooches, rings and bracelets. It is a cash and carry show, so once you have selected the pieces you want and paid for them, you can take them with you.

Because it is a cash and carry show, the displays are replenished regularly with new works often by new artists appearing daily.

If you can’t get to the gallery during regular opening hours (10am – 4pm daily during exhibitions, closed public holidays) make up a party and come along after hours (a small fee applies).

For further information, please contact the gallery on 480 9633 or visit www.northart.co.nz

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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Mairangi Arts Centre: News

Mairangi Arts Centre

Passionate About Art! At Mairangi Arts Centre our exhibitions and class programme for November reflect the energy, enthusiasm and upbeat atmosphere of summer.

Passionate About Pastels Exhibition – 7th until 21st November The month begins in our gallery with Passionate About Pastels exhibition. This is a vibrant display of artworks created by pastel artists from around New Zealand.

The artists compete for prizes kindly sponsored by Gordon Harris the Art and Graphic Store, Factory Frames, Takapuna Art Supplies and Mainart. With such good incentives the exhibition attracts interesting, quality artworks that are well worth a look.

experience. Classes for adults take place during the day, evening and weekends while young people enjoy a range of after school, Saturday morning and school holiday classes. Bookings for Term 1, 2013 are open from 26th November onwards so make an early New Year’s resolution to give it a go! You can view our programme from that date on our website, www.mairangiarts.co.nz. (online booking available) or you can call us on 478-2237 to receive a brochure. Our friendly staff are always happy to help you, so if you would like more information or assistance choosing your class, then give us a call.

Mairangi Arts Centre – 20 Hastings Rd, Mairangi Bay. Phone 478-2237, Monday - Saturday 9.30am-4pm, Email: mairangiartscentre@xtra.co.nz, www.mairangiarts.co.nz.

‘Kids in Space’ Exhibition – 26th November until December 1st ‘Kids in Space’ exhibition will be an opportunity for Mairangi Arts Centre’s youngest artists to shine. During term classes and the school holiday programme our students (aged 5-17) have been honing their skills and busily creating works of art that will take pride of place in our Main and Hewson Galleries. This will be a great opportunity for everyone to see what our young artists are able to achieve.

Mairangi Arts Centre’s Young Artists’ Club (YAC) Mairangi Arts Centre’s Young Artists’ Club members receive many benefits such as discounts on their art classes and at a variety of art suppliers and framers, their own monthly newsletter, and of course are able to have their work displayed in our annual young artists’ exhibition. Membership costs just $17 for 12 months.

Art Class Programme If you feel inspired by all this creativity, there are ample opportunities to have a try yourself. The centre’s art class programme offers a wide range of options to all ages, (age 5+, teens and adults) from absolute beginners through to those with

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Lake House Arts Centre: News

Lots on in November and December

at the Lake House Take a pictorial stroll with artist Paul Woodruff from Rahopara Pa in Castor Bay to Memorial Avenue in Centennial Park Campbells Bay and relive Old North Shore’s special character through paintings, drawings and photographs.

The exhibition runs from 5th-25th November.

Following on from this the Gallery will be transported into a bygone Victorian era when the applied arts flourished with rich, sumptuous designs and textiles. This collaborative exhibition will feature exquisite embroidery and patchwork, furniture, decorative Christmas items, woodturning and mixed media. The opening function will be held on Friday 30th November from 5-7pm.

On Saturday 8th December from 3 to 7pm is the Family Christmas Event where children of all ages will be able to take part in the FREE circus workshops brought to us by the Community Circus, then Mick will wow us with his magic. There will

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be fun art activities for the under six’s as well as a playground full of pre-school toys in the gardens.

Grab a sausage sizzle or bring along a packed picnic as the North Shore Youth Music will entertain us with Christmas carols from 6 to 7pm. Don’t miss out on this fantastic free event organised by the Takapuna Community coordinator, North Shore Music and Lake House Arts.

Term four art classes are now under way with a good variety of one-off weekend workshops, great for those who work full time but still want the opportunity to take an art class and learn new skills.

For more information visit www.lakehousearts. org.nz or contact the Centre on 486 4877 or email manager@lakehousearts.org.nz.

The Galleries and office are open daily Monday to Friday 9am-4pm and on the weekends from 10am – 3pm with an onsite Café

Family Christmas Event Saturday 8 Dec 3-7pm

Circus workshops 3-5pm Arty Smarty ART for under 6’s & Toys 3-5pm Magician 5-5.30pm Carols & Sing-a-long with North Shore YouthMusic 6-7pm Bring a picnic

Lake House Arts Centre Barry’s Point Reserve www.lakehousearts.org.nz

Phone: 09 486 4877 manager@lakehousearts.org.nz

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A Beijing Adventure for Year 6

During the October holidays an eager group of 24 Year 6 Kristin students set out for the unknown as they embarked on a 10-day cultural adventure in Beijing, China.

Their tour took them to historic sites such as the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven and the Sacred Way, as well as to the Beijing Zoo and the Western Academy of Beijing where the children were able to speak to other Year 6 students about their experiences during their International Baccalaureate PYP Exhibition process.

Each morning began with a quote for the students to consider as they took on the challenges of the day. The first was from Bill Peach: “Above all keep in mind the traveller’s commandment.

Thou shalt not expect to find things as thou hast at home, for thou has left home to find things different.

The most essential thing you can pack is an open mind.” These words were to come in handy throughout the trip as the students encountered many things they had never seen before. From the very small and basic two-room homes in the alleys of Hutong worth NZ$6 million, to the Wangfujing Street market where vendors were selling live

scorpions on sticks, as well as starfish, seahorses, snails and snakes.

No Beijing experience is complete without visiting the Great Wall; Chairman Mao once said that “He who has not climbed the wall is not a true man”, and so the group prepared themselves for a tough climb to conquer the historic monument.

The section of the wall that the group climbed had a very steep start and it was heaving with people of all shapes, sizes and ages. When they finally made it to the top the students took a moment to perform a haka and sing Chinese songs for their fellow climbers. It was a powerful moment for the children who had found the climb challenging and at times scary.

Each day of the trip presented new challenges and opportunities to the students as they absorbed the rich culture of Beijing with its unique contrasts of ancient history alongside modern city life. While every student holds on to a different favourite moment, they have all returned to their classroom with a new perspective on the Chinese language and culture, ready for their final term as students in Kristin Junior School.

A new International Services Centre for Kristin International students at Kristin have always benefited from the support of a close-knit and highly skilled International Services team however this support has a whole new look with the opening of the new International Services Centre.

Designed to provide a warm and welcoming environment for the international student groups within Kristin as well as families, associated staff and visitors to the school, the new centre houses the offices of the International Services team as well as new meeting spaces and areas for hospitality.

Director of International Services Jenny Taylor says that it was important to create a space where the many students and international families who are connected through Kristin can feel comfortable, “We are lucky to welcome students and families from all over the world here at Kristin. The support our team provides is vital in ensuring that they all experience the best that Kristin and New Zealand has to offer.

“We maintain an open door policy so all international and exchange students can come to us for academic or emotional support.

With the opening of our new International Services Centre we feel we are now able to acknowledge the significant commitment that these students and their families make to our school community” Not limited to international or exchange students, the centre also provides a meeting place for the many parent groups and student committees who are key contributors to Kristin’s multicultural and global-minded community.

Modern design and clean bright colours have revolutionised the space which was previously housed by the school’s sports department. “Throughout the design phase it was important for us to reflect the beauty of the Kristin environment,” says Jenny. “So many of our visitors choose New Zealand because of its reputation for clean green open spaces, which is exactly what we have here at Kristin.” From colour choices and graphic art through to the native plantings in the courtyard, the spaces of the new International Services Centre reflect the one thing that all Kristin’s international visitors have in common; New Zealand.

“So many people come to New Zealand for the natural beauty, but once here they so often comment on our warm and friendly people and innovative practices.

This is what our new centre is about.”

Kristin’s International Services team is comprised of Director Jenny Taylor, International Student Manager Helen Kim and Homestay Coordinator Raewyn Kane.

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Building Greatness.

It’s best to start early.

Kristin Students become

Forensic Investigators More than 80 budding investigators came together at Kristin School over the October holidays to take part in the second annual Forensics@Kristin camp run by another 46 students. An intensive five-day student-led experience, the camp is designed to test the participants’ problem solving, research, logic and creative skills.

Established last year for Year 7-10 students from schools all over Auckland, the initiative encourages students to take on roles of Detective, Controller and Scenario Doctor as they work through evidence to solve simulated complex homicide cases.

Kristin Gifted Education teachers Raewyn Casey and Rod Fee, worked tirelessly in the weeks leading up to the camp with Year 9 and 10 Controllers and Logicians who created extensive records, databases, interviews and evidence to accommodate whatever line of enquiry the Detectives may follow. All possibilities had to be considered and the extensive scenarios grew as the finest details were incorporated into the huge volume of data.

On arrival the participants were split into groups with clear responsibilities for the action-packed week. Allocated the role of Detective, these 80 students would spend the week uncovering and analysing evidence, deciphering data in a race to solve the case and find the killer. Always ahead of the Detectives were the 46 Controllers, Scenario Doctors and Controller Directors who were responsible for delivering evidence to the young investigators, leading them ever closer to their final conclusions. Supporting these teams were a group of organised and efficient logistics specialists from Years 9 to 11 who kept the wheels in motion throughout the week.

The Detectives tested fingerprints, DNA and toxin samples, documentary evidence, forgeries, footprint and tyre print casts, pollen, soil and fibre samples. The groups led their own investigations, tested the evidence in the laboratories, arranged for specialist testing, police interviews and search warrants. They utilised the multitude of resources, skills and intelligence at their disposal to sort out the evidence from the red herrings to direct their own lines of inquiry. Their investigations culminated in a simulated court trial where detectives became defence and prosecution lawyers, interviewing key witnesses and arguing their side of the case.

Over the course of the week, participants had the opportunity to meet with specialists from the field who explained the real-life application of what they were learning and the realities of forensic investigation. Detective Peter Litherland spoke to the students about the role of a Detective in the police force and what it takes to solve a crime. Forensic scientist Kate Stevenson from Environment Sciences and Research (ESR) took to the stage to explain her line of work. She provided many tips for the camp’s Detectives to help them build a strong and compelling prosecution case. Independent forensic scientist Dr Anna Sandiford gave the participants an amazing insight into the world of forensic investigation for the defence, breaking down the myths created by television shows and shining a light on the fascinating and challenging aspects of her profession. Crown prosecutor Josh Shaw gave valuable insights into the trial process.

While Kristin staff were on hand to help and guide as necessary, it was the students who led the camp, addressed the participants and took responsibility for its ultimate success. The whole camp represents more than 600 hours of planning and preparation and the feedback from participants and their families is that every minute has been worthwhile. The numbers taking part in the camp has grown significantly since the first camp was trialled in 2011, and the potential for next year is even greater with planning already underway for Forensics@Kristin 2013 which will be held in July next year.

To visit our Kindergarten, request a prospectus or book a school tour, please contact Admissions Registrar Linda Teagle on 09 415 9655 Ext 2324 or admissions@kristin.school.nz

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Education: Pinehurst School

Hannah watches a Tread Lightly Caravan activity in awe.

Students Discover

Tread Lightly Caravan A recent visit from the Tread Lightly caravan gave Pinehurst Primary students the opportunity to touch, talk and experience environmental focused activities and learn about the impact humans have on the environment.

The conversion of energy activity was a favourite among students. Sitting on a bike and pedalling fast, students converted mechanical energy into electrical energy, sparking up a range of household devices and discovering a kettle requires a lot of energy to work and an eco-light bulb requires less energy than a regular light bulb.

Graduate Makes Honours List Craig Hadwin, a recent graduate of Pinehurst who is now studying in Melbourne has been placed on the Dean's 2011 Honours List in recognition for his first year university results.

A top performing student, Craig was Proxime Accessit at Pinehurst in 2010 and is now studying a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting and Finance at the well-regarded Melbourne University in Australia. The annual award, based on academic performance, is given to the highest achieving Bachelor of Commerce student in recognition of academic excellence and comprises the top 3% of performing students in the faculty.

Student Takes Top Place at Prestigious National Competition Pinehurst College Year 13 student Danielle Hadwin, recently won the static image/DVD cover competition at the prestigious University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare National Festival, held in Wellington.

Placing second in the SGCNZ/Adam Foundation DVD cover competition last year, she took out the top spot in the same competition this year, a great effort given the high level of competition.

Danielle designed a Shakespeare themed DVD cover for the DVD taken of the National Festival 2012. This year was the 21st anniversary of the festival in New Zealand with more than 5500 students from 269 schools around the country involved in the event. Winning entries go on to be displayed at the Globe Theatre in London.

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2012 Rosmini Concert Night The 2012 Rosmini Concert Night was held on 20th September at the Rosmini College Auditorium organised by the Music Department (HOD Dr Wang).

Our very talented students, as well as all music groups, performed in front of an audience of around 400. The concert was opened by our Drum-Line percussion ensemble, established this year and followed by various performances.

Jason Bae (piano) was our guest musician and

performed one of his best selections, Chopin’s Preludes. Before the concert, a finger food and canapé contest was held in the lobby. Audiences could enjoy various food prepared by our senior students. The night was a success and having prizes such as a guitar, music accessories and concert tickets to Jason Bae’s town hall concert ensured the audience had an even better time, while listening to great music and enjoying delicious food.

Some quotations from students who were involved this concert include... “The concert was a superb opportunity for students to express their talent and passion. We all had a great night and learnt a lot in the creational process…we all had our own part to play and we all had to work well together to make the night work. By doing this our concert was extremely successful and the response from the public was awesome.”

Rosmini students at the World Safety Conference and National Education Conference Rosmini College year 13 students Nicholas Koe, James Finlay, Daniel HiltonJones and Patrick Lalor were the youngest presenters at the World Injury Prevention and Safety Conference, held in Wellington October 3rd.

A week later Joshua Ong and Daron Digges impressed their audience at the nation education conference, U-Learn 12.

The Safety Conference News reporting on these young presenters indicated that “most of the abstracts usually submitted for international conferences like Safety 2012 come from academics and other specialists in their field, based on years (or even decades) of work. These young men managed to impress with their submissions and we are proud to have them at Safety 2012.”

James Finlay and Nicholas Koe’s research into unreported falls in the elderly found that older people living alone were far more likely not to report a serious fall (to their doctor, or other treatment provider) than those living with others. They gathered their information via survey and from academics from New Zealand and around the world. They also discovered that there is an issue of ‘falls anxiety’, which means people who have serious falls are less likely to report an injury from a fall because they fear embarrassment or being institutionalised. The long-term impact of these unreported falls means an increase in ongoing treatment for future falls to these people. This impacts on cost and quality of life.

Patrick Lalor and Daniel Hilton-Jones took a different approach to their subject of transportation safety. They wanted to see whether young students (11 year olds), as users of transportation, would be able to identify issues and develop solutions. They enlisted 154 Year 7 students at their school across five class groups. By creating a structure for the young students to develop their own research programmes covering 12 separate forms of transport, they worked with the students to help each group come to their own conclusions about the issues surrounding their specific subjects and proposed solutions to the problem.

Patrick and Daniel concluded that taking this approach with younger students was successful, and will continue to monitor their recommendations to see if longterm change is possible.

At U-Learn, hosted in Auckland Sky City October 10, Daron Digges and Joshua Ong shared their experience working with children at St Joseph’s School Takapuna. The students gave the audience a student’s point of view teaching physical activity and health activities to the children.

So, what lessons did they learn?

“The most obvious one for us was the way you had to deal with ethical issues,” explained James. “We couldn’t simply barge up to any old person we saw on the street and ask them to complete our survey, so we had to be careful and respectful. It was an important lesson “Overall, the biggest benefit to me is the confidence I have gained in giving presentations and interacting with experts as well as my peers. I see this as a really valuable lesson, especially since I want to become a lawyer,” concluded James.

Nicholas Koe and James Finlay with their poster on unreported falls.

Josh Ong and Daron Digges presenting at U-Learn.

Students race in

NZ Mini Moto GP Rosmini College year 12 Mechanical Engineering students travelled to Manfield Raceway in Fielding recently, where they raced in the NZ Mini Moto GP. Competing against 240 students from 20 schools during the two day event.

The mini bikes have been manufactured by the students from basic kits. The students use the project to work towards unit standard credits from the Tools4Work program. The course aims to teach the students real life engineering and work skills to help them develop into useful young engineers.

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Education: Westlake Boys High School

Westlake Boys High School

2012 Award Winners!

At the recent senior school prize giving ceremony, the following students were rewarded for their outstanding academic achievements and contribution to the school community.

Top Academics In Form 5, the top 3 students were, in third place, Caleb Gemmell, in second place, Ray Ong, and in first place, winner of the Haxell Award for Special Endeavour, and the second ever winner of the Joan Farrell Trophy, Matthew Bilton.

In Form 6, the third placed student was Sam Walsh; in second place, Oscar Deng; and in first place, and second ever winner of the Brian Rivers trophy, David Kim. In Form 7, in third place, was Colin Ong; in second place, the runner up to the title of Top in Form 7, Matthew Lie and the title of Top in Form 7, the most prestigious scholar's award of Prize giving, was awarded to Prasad Ravi.

Matthew Bilton.

Special Awards David Kim. The Lex Lewis Memorial Award for Debating was awarded to James Rankin. The Brendan Patterson Award for Excellence in Acting went to Adam Groen. The John Gales Award for the Most Promising Senior Musician was awarded to Jacky Siu. The Wells Family Trophy for Senior Acting Excellence was presented to George Aitken. Winner of the Artie McVeigh Family Award for Technology, in memory of a long-serving member of staff, was presented to Hamish Reid for his outstanding work in Carpentry.

The Douglas Foote Award for Special Endeavour in Engineering was awarded to Mike Tully. The PF Albury Award for a Senior Speech went to Yoni Yahel. The award for Service to the School Library was awarded to Pita Roycroft, who also won the Matthew Canham.

Bedford Award for Languages, which is awarded to a senior student who takes more than one language up to 7th Form and the Peri Award for Academic Excellence and Leadership in Senior Maori.

The 1977 School Council Award for School Service by a Sixth Former was awarded to Matthew Canham. The Rotary Club of Milford Award for Service to the School and the Community went to Sam Wyborn. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees Award for Special Endeavour was awarded to Sam Pita Roycroft.

Thomas. Winning the Takapuna RSA Award for Work in School and Community was Robin Fricke. Jesse Medcalf was awarded the Josef Humphrey Memorial Award. The Wayne Reynolds Memorial Scholarship Award was given to Chris Wright. The Juke Jamieson Memorial Ring Award was awarded to Logan Poloai.

Top Special Awards The John Patterson Memorial Award for All-Round Involvement and Loyalty and the Cultural Pursuit of Excellence Award was awarded to the Cultural captain and Deputy Head Boy Matthew Lie. The Arthur Schubert Award for Outstanding and

Selfless Contribution to Westlake was awarded to Academic Captain Pita Roycroft, who was also awarded a Scholarship worth $5000 a year to Victoria University as well as the Russell McVeagh Scholarship worth $5000 over three years.

The top student in Form 7, who received the Don Johnson Trophy and the Headmaster’s Award for Academic Excellence, was awarded to the Head Boy Prasad Ravi.

Matthew Lie.

Auckland Secondary Senior A1 2012 Tennis Champions Congratulations to the following students who are the Auckland Secondary Senior A1 2012 Tennis Champions: Benjamin Holmes, Alex Klintcharov, Matej Minic, Filip Popovich, Yanni Wetzell, Sion Wiggin.

Basketball National Champions Tall Black Tai Webster led Westlake BHS to the NZ Secondary Schools Championships boys "AA" title, thwarting Rosmini College's attempt to defend the crown it won last year. Mr Ben Eves coached Premier team beat all at the National Schools Championships played in Nelson recently.

In the Final Westlake defeated neighbours Rosmini 88-74.

The North Shore rivals were evenly poised after the opening quarter, with Rosmini ahead by three points early in the second. But an eight-point run gave Westlake momentum to a 43-35 halftime lead and the advantage reached 18 early in the final period.

Webster, who made his national senior debut this year, led all scorers with 24 points. Jake Seymour had 21 points and Josh Howe 10 point/13 rebounds, as Westlake dominated their rivals on the boards, grabbing 20 offensive rebounds. Forward Jack Salt also had 14 rebounds.

A number of Westlake players were also selected for the Tournament Team, namely Tai Webster, Logan Poloai and Jack Salt while the MVP of the tournament also went to Tai Webster.

Prasad Ravi.

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Chess No 2 in NZ The Westlake Chess team were runners up at the National Secondary Schools Championships held in Palmerston North during the recent holidays, losing by Marty Davonport.

Jesse Medcalf. the narrowest of margins to Macleans.

The following boys represented Westlake: William Li, Harry Cui, David Rong and Yishen Zhou with their coach, Mr Van Den Heuvel.

James Rankin.

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2013 Prefects The following prefects were selected for next year: Matthew Canham, Stanley House; Marty Davenport, Murchison House; Jesse Medcalf, Smale House; James Rankin, Hood House; Jack Salt, Smale House; Benny Zhang, Ururoto House.

Debating Awards for Westlake Boys

The Auckland Schools Debating Society held their annual prize giving at St Cuthbert’s College on Thursday 30 August.

The Junior Premier and Impromptu Cup trophies were awarded to the Westlake teams, as well as best speakers for each grade in Auckland. Matthew Bilton won best speaker for the Junior Premier competition and received the Brad Ward trophy. Liam Rawlings finished 4th and Jono King in 7th place in Auckland. In the Advanced Premier grade James Rankin was placed 6th. This rounded off another successful season for Westlake debating. Congratulations also to Mr Coetzee who received the inaugural ASD Debating Award for Outstanding Contribution from a teacher!

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Education: Westlake Girls High School

Celebrating WGHS student success Tia Tuiburelevu wins Russell McVeagh Law Scholarship.

Russell McVeagh's School Leaver's Scholarship is awarded to Year 13 students from various high schools around New Zealand who plan to study Law at a New Zealand university.

The scholarship rewards them with $1000 for their first year of undergraduate study and then $2000 for the next three years of their degree. They also receive a mentor from the Russell McVeagh, work experience, internships and other benefits.

Applicants have to send in copies of all their recent academic achievements, reports and written endorsements, and from that pool Russell McVeagh select a small group for the interview phase from around the country.

Tia Tuiburelevu explained the process for Channel during October.

"I was interviewed by two of the firm's partners and was asked questions about why I wanted to study law, people whom I admire, challenges I had faced and some of my achievements. The interview was actually really awesome and a lot less daunting than I expected. I am not too sure how many students are interviewed, but they ran interviews across three days, all around New Zealand, and I'm assuming they give about 50 scholarships out nationwide.

"I was ecstatic when I received a courier letter saying I had won a Scholarship.

I felt really honoured to be supported by such a prestigious law firm and I feel really confident going into law school next year at Auckland University. The firm even sent their recipients a box of little chocolate bars wishing us well for our exams which was a really nice. I look forward to meeting the other Scholarship recipients at the awards dinner on December 5th and I feel privileged to have gotten this Scholarship as a Westlake girl."

Shakespeare success for Alice Allfree Alice Allfree has been chosen by Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand (SGCNZ) for the National Shakespeare Schools Production and a trip of a lifetime to London.

Every year the SGCNZ University of Otago Shelia Winn Shakespeare Festival is held throughout New Zealand. It starts with 23 regional festivals, where approximately 5500 students perform five or 15 minute excerpts from Shakespeare plays either directed by a student or a teacher.

The winners from each region then compete in the four day national festival down in Wellington. A group from Westlake Girls were chosen to represent the 15 minute northern Auckland region at this event.

At the national festival, prizes are awarded for different categories and 24 students are also chosen to participate in an event known as SGCNZ’s National Shakespeare Schools Production (NSSP) which is a week long intensive residential Shakespeare camp.

The 24 chosen at the national festival are joined by 24 other students selected as ‘direct entries’ from the regional competitions. At NSSP this now group of 48 is split into three and during the week each group rehearses a 40 minute condensed Shakespeare play, directed by leading New Zealand directors.

"The group I was in rehearsed The Merchant of Venice which was directed by the exceptional Raymond Hawthorne," explained Alice. "It was a real privilege to be in his group. His knowledge and skill was constantly evident and it was incredible how much we learnt from him in such a short amount of time. At the end of the week we then did a public performance of the pieces we had rehearsed.

"From this event, I was lucky enough to be one of 24 students further selected to be part of SGCNZ Young Shakespeare Company (YSC). As part of this group I will travel to the London Globe Theatre and participate in Shakespeare themed workshops, tour theatres, attend live performances and also be directed in another Shakespeare play, this time directed by a Globe director. At the end of the two weeks we perform this piece on the Globe stage. We will also travel to Stratford

Above: WGHS achievers Yeon Jae Choi, Tia Tuiburelevu and Alice Allfree. Right: Yeon Jae Choi with her winning outfit modelled by Shelby Sparnon.

upon Avon where we will also be able to further our knowledge on Shakespeare and his life."

"I want to say a big thank you to Mrs Allen and Miss Milburn and my fellow thespian troupe at Westlake Girls for their support and encouragement throughout the festival process."

Yeon Jae Choi wins Newmarket Young Designer Award This year Holly Hamlin, who has just left school, and Yeon Jae Choi (Year 11), were selected as two of the 18 finalists for the Newmarket Young Designer Awards from over 60 aspiring designers who entered. Yeon Jae won the overall award.

This is an outstanding achievement. Many of the entrants were tertiary students and Yeon Jae had just reached the minimum age of 16 when entries closed. Yeon Jae wins a two year scholarship to Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design, a two week internship with designer Vicki Taylor at the Taylor Design workroom and backstage for a week at the 2013 Melbourne Fashion Festival, with flights, accommodation and spending money provided.

Entrants were required to design an innovative and contemporary daywear outfit for today’s young urban man or woman using global events, popular culture, music, art and technology for their inspiration.

The judges said that Yeon Jae’s animal cruelty inspired outfit was ‘the standout winner with its incredible detailing and creativity in design’. Yeon Jae hand painted the design onto the fabric. Yeon Jae also came second in the Bernina ball gown design competition.

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Selena Yuan finalist in Wallace Exhibbit School Art Awards

Selena Yuan with her mixed media print “Forest” that earned her a finals spot in the Wallace Exhibbit School Art Awards.

WGHS Sport Badminton success for Rayna Phillips Year 13 student Rayna Phillips competed in the New Zealand under 17’s National Badminton Championships, in Waitakere and the New Zealand under 19’s National Badminton Championships in Rayna Phillips.

Wellington. Rayna was part of the North Harbour Under 17 team that finished second in the teams event, while in the individuals Rayna came runner-up in the girls' doubles. In the mixed doubles she teamed up with a Westlake Boy where they won the U17s national title. At the Under 19 Nationals, the North Harbour team finished second, and she came runner-up for the U19s Girls' double championship.

Westlake Netball The New Zealand Secondary School Netball National Championships were held in Timaru with Westlake Girls placing ninth overall.

The highlight was Year 13 student Temalisi Fakahokotau making the tournament team. This caps off an outstanding season for Temalisi where Temalisi Fakahokotau. she has lead from the front for the Westlake Girls Premier Netball team where she has achieved the unique feat of being the Netball North Harbour Secondary Schools Premier Competition Player of the Year for 2011 and 2012.

The Premier Team won the North Harbour competition then qualified for the New Zealand Secondary School National Championships in Timaru for only their second time, Temalisi has been involved in both national tournaments for Westlake Girls. At the UNISS Tournament she was named in the top 20 players of the tournament, the ‘A grade’ player of the tournament and the Overall Defender of the tournament.

She has represented the New Zealand Secondary Schools team and recently was selected in the New Zealand under 21 team.

Gold Medal in Rowing Five Westlake Girls High School students represented the Auckland region at the Australian State rowing regatta where they won a gold medal in the U18 four’s. The Queensland State Schools Championships held at Bucca Weir in Bundaberg is considered to be one of the largest school rowing regattas in Australia. The successful crew were; Kristy Gemmell, Jessica Remmington, Maddy Dobier, Molly Dagger and Danielle Schofield as cox. Their coach was former Westlake student and current rowing coach Rebecca Lock.

Earlier in the year Westlake Girls Art Department was invited to participate in the “Exhibbit” schools pilot run by the Wallace Arts Trust.

Exhibbit provides a suite of three dimensional virtual art galleries, web based, that allows users to share their art online.

The Exhibbit Secondary Schools platform provides a foundation learning platform for educational establishments. It is designed to provide young artists with an incredible learning experience, one that empowers them to see their art as a real commodity and one that has value in a wider context than just their educational environment. These virtual exhibitions have been such a success that the Westlake Girls Art Department was invited to participate in the very first Wallace Exhibbit School Art Awards.

Entries were open to Year 12 and 13 students for Painting, Photography and Print making. The competition was limited to 20 schools that were using Exhibbit.

Selena Yuan in Year 13 at Westlake Girls has been named a finalist with her mixed media print “Forest”. Her work was selected by the Wallace Art Trust staff and will be on show in the Finalists Exhibition at the Pah Homestead, TSB Bank Wallace Arts Centre and Sir James Wallace will pick the eventual prize winners. There will also be a virtual finalists exhibition featured online at the Pah Homestead.

Selena has been accepted into Graphics and Design at AUT and is waiting to hear from Elam School of Fine Arts. Congratulations Selena on your work being selected for the Wallace Exhibbit School Art Awards. The winning artworks will be on display at the Pah Homestead from October 30th until November 25th 2012.

International Sporting Exchanges Westlake Girls High School created history recently when they were able to hold two international sporting exchanges on site. Two schools from Australia visited Westlake Girls. Methodist Ladies College from Melbourne played four sports, football, netball, basketball and hockey and St Columban’s College from Queensland where football, netball and touch were played.

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School Holidays Competitions A number of other Westlake Girls sports teams and individuals were busy during the school holidays with cycling at the New Zealand Championships in Palmerston North, basketball at their national championships in Nelson where they placed a credible 6th and triathlete Alana Lythe placing 4th at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Duathlon Championships in Taupo.

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Wilson Home Garden Gala

and Family Fun Day The annual Wilson Home Gala Day is being held on Sunday November 11th from 10am-3pm. The event, called the "Garden Gala and Family Fun Day" will be officially opened at 11am by Tony Murrell presenter of TV shows like ‘Mucking In’ and 'Ground Force’.

A highlight of the day will be the gardens and history tour that will include the areas of the Wilson Home garden usually kept private. Your ticket will also include tea and a scone and a goodie bag kindly donated by Kings Plant Barn.

You can join Tony Murrell for a tour and have tea with him afterwards! You can check out the new landscaping carried out by Paul Rodgers Landscapes which will be finished and available for viewing on the tour. Paul Rodgers is a gold sponsor of the gala. Book tickets online or phone Diane (09) 485 3464.

There will also be some great entertainment at the gala with the headline act being local girl Debbie Harwood of 'When The Cat’s Away'. Also on stage will be a Caribbean steel band, Kumeu Vintage Brass, Devonport Primary Kapa Haka, Touch Compass mixed ability dance and many more.

You can also throw a gumboot with local sporting champ Allison Roe, have a go on the ferris wheel, big slide, hammerstrike or coconut shy. There will also be pony rides, second hand books, plants and produce, a silent auction and raffles.

You can shop for Christmas pressies in the craft market and gardening expo where exhibitors include Hammock World, Woolly Pockets, Out Deco and heaps more.

Foodies will enjoy the gala as well with delicious food available on the day.

Ex Navy chef Stephen Coffey will look after the lamb spit and cooked ham, the Asian Family Support Group will be cooking up treats, there is a sausage sizzle and fruit and marshmallow skewers available for the kids, as well as candyfloss, ice-creams, real coffee, Devonshire teas and a plentiful supply of soft drinks.

Jane Hastings and Jackie Mark of Harcourts, Devonport have always said that they support local community and indeed they have come to the party for our gala. As well as being the principal sponsors they have gathered some amazing items for the live auction that will take place at 12.15pm. Harcourts Cooper & Co. owner Martin Cooper, will conduct the auction himself when attendees can bid for a BMW for a long weekend, a whole year’s worth of Wilson Parking or a night at Sky City Grand in a harbour view room and more (see website for updates).

The community has really rallied round to support this event, with wonderful offers of help on the day from individuals and also teams from The Warehouse Head Office and BNZ Head Office.

"There are a myriad of people to thank, without whom it would be very hard to put this event on," says Diane Eaglesome, the event organiser at The Wilson Home Trust. "This year we are raising funds for an outdoor swing and outdoor furniture for children and families attending Wilson Centre for rehabilitation, interactive, sensory playground equipment for Wilson School, a wheelchair for outpatients, riding for the disabled lessons, school holiday art and music activities for special needs children, individualised funding for disability

equipment and activities and more."

If you would be able to help out at the gala for an hour or two on the day, Diane and her team would love to hear from you. If anyone in business would be able to donate anything – product or service – for the live auction, silent auction or raffle, Diane would also appreciate a call.

You can call Diane (09) 485 3464 or email diane@wilsonhometrust.org.nz. to book tickets or to volunteer your support or sponsorship. Or visit the Wilson Home Trust website for more information... www.wilsonhometrust.org.nz

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North Shore History with David Verran

The Shakespears of Shakespeare Road From November 1914, the part of Lake Road, between Wairau and Kitchener Roads, was officially renamed Shakespeare Road by the Takapuna Borough Council.

At the time, the road was described as stretching between Smales and Sherriffs Corners – James Henry Smale’s farm is where the office park now is, and James Sheriff’s store was at the southern most part of East Coast Bays Road.

However, that part of Lake Road was also popularly known as Shakespear’s Road, and was so referred in Takapuna Borough Council minutes as recent as 1913. When Paul Hansen, property developer and manager of the Takapuna Tramways and Steam Ferry Company, subdivided a Shakespeare Estate in 1912, what is now Bracken Ave was at first named Shakespeare Avenue.

In 1914, the Council resolved to rename Shakespeare as Bracken (from dramatist to poet) and move the Shakespeare name to the northern side of Lake Pupuke. Note that Bracken Avenue, and other streets in Hansen's Shakespeare estate area also celebrate other poets such as Tennyson, Robbie Burns and Byron, while battles of the Napoleonic and other wars are more common along much of Shakespeare Road.

However, the earlier “Shakespear” actually acknowledged a local resident, William Henry (Harry) Shakespear, who lived there until his death in 1899. There was also a Robert Henry Anson Shakespear – no apparent relation - who had lived with his family near Lake Pupuke in the 1880s, then moved to Whangaparaoa and from 1897 Little Barrier, before returning to Whangaparaoa in 1910.

Shakespear Regional Park celebrates that family.

William Henry married Harriet Elizabeth Kennerley in Liverpool in 1877 and they arrived in Auckland in 1878. In 1884, he bought six acres along what became Shakespeare Road and built a seven room brick house, one of the earliest in the area. In 1890, he was charged with assaulting the controversial Edwin Harrow (who deserves his

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own future column). A share broker, William Henry was also the owner of W.H. Shakespear and Co., a flourishing artistic needlework and fancy goods shop run by him and his wife in Queen Street and later for a time in Karangahape Road.

William Henry successfully stood for the local Lake District Road Board (serving from 1887 to 1888) and unsuccessfully for the Takapuna Riding of the Waitemata County Council in 1890. Nevertheless, he did serve on the local Works Committee. He also became a Justice of the Peace in 1894, the assault charge concerning Edwin Harrow appears to have been withdrawn, and he presided with other J.P.s at the Police Court. He died relatively young, at 60 years of age.

There is no evidence of any children from their marriage, although it is said they brought a boy out with them. Harriet's death notice also claims a daughter, but the ‘daughter’s’ maiden name was Ellis

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and not Shakespear.

In 1898, Harriet had attempted to start a servant’s registry, but despite a lack of modern day appliances household servants were increasingly rare in egalitarian New Zealand. Also, the Takapuna Tennis Club, which has its centenary this year, developed in part from those enthusiasts who gathered on the three tennis courts at her property.

After William Henry's death, Harriet continued to both run Shakespear’s Art Depot in Karangahape Road on behalf of H.E. Shakespear and Co into the 1920s and live in what was now Shakespeare Road to 1922. The house was bought by the Sisters of Mercy and became Mount Carmel Convent. She died in 1933 aged 84, having spent her last years in hospital, but Shakespear’s Art Depot continued after her death, managed by a Miss Ashton.

By David Verran.

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The curious case of the disappearing dogs Waitemata DHB’s community mental health team is facing a kidnapping crisis: clients keep taking its dogs.

The dogs are weighted soft toys, designed as a calming tool.

Sensory modulation uses the body’s senses to alter a person’s arousal level.

Having a hot bath after a stressful day is sensory modulation, as is playing the radio loud in the morning to wake up. Weight is calming for many people. Which is where the dogs come in – and go out!

“If you were really anxious about seeing the doctor, we might lend it to you for an hour to sit on your lap and stroke, until you calmed down,” says community mental health nurse Alison Forshaw.

“I might lend it to someone for a couple of weeks to see if it reduces anxiety,” says senior occupational therapist Andrea Dempsey. “Towards the end, we might be seeing how they can get their own dog.”

Some clients buy the one they have. “North One’s home-based treatment team are on their fourth dog in three months!” says Andrea.

But at $180, not everyone can afford the dogs – so the team has got creative.

Clients buy an animal they can afford. Then the team opens them up, put weights in, and sews them up again. “We perform veterinary surgery on the dogs!” says Andrea.

Some clients have donated money to buy dogs for others who can’t afford them.

“I have a man who’s 64 and quite macho, and he absolutely raves about his dog.

He’s given money so we can buy one for someone else,” says Alison.

POPULAR POOCH: No sooner do Andrea Dempsey (left) and Alison Forshaw buy a new weighted dog, than it is “kidnapped” by a client.

The client, like Alison, was sceptical at first and knows that this might look a bit odd. “He says, ‘I know I’m a grown man with a dog…’”. But they’ve both experienced how it works.

“When Andrea told me about it, I thought that maybe she’s a bit New Age,” laughs Alison. “Then I saw it in action. I’m an absolute convert.”

Elissa’s safe and sound Erin Hutchings has not even left hospital, and her 3-day-old daughter Elissa is being screened for hearing problems.

“I have a friend who had a baby who was quite deaf, and it wasn’t picked up for a long time,” she says. That boy and her oldest daughter are the same age, and she has seen the difference in their speech and language development. But Waitemata DHB now has newborn hearing screening, to identify potential hearing issues with babies before they even leave the hospital. When she was offered screening for Elissa, Erin said yes straight away. “I didn’t know it was possible,” she says. “And I didn’t see any reason why you’d say no.”

Nine part-time newborn hearing screeners offer the service to every child delivered at Waitemata DHB’s hospitals, and at outpatient clinics in Helensville and Warkworth.

The non-invasive screening picks up problems with the inner ear or auditory. Any babies with problems are then referred to Green Lane Audiology.

Screening, which is part of a national programme, began at Waitakere Hospital in February 2010 and at North Shore in June that year. Now 93% of babies born at Waitemata DHB are screened.

You can find out more about the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Programme at www.nsu.govt.nz REASSURED: Erin Hutchings says she was thrilled when offered screening tests to rule out hearing problems for her newborn daughter Elissa.

BIG JOB: Ian Woods is project managing North Shore Hospital’s Elective Surgery Centre build.

Building the

big numbers A Kiwi who helped oversee construction of the £1.7 billion, 150,000 square metre Westfield London shopping mall is project managing North Shore Hospital’s Elective Surgery Centre build.

Ian Woods worked in construction management in Australia and the UK before returning to New Zealand in 2009.

At $39 million, the Elective Surgery Centre is not the biggest project Ian has worked on, but it still boasts some impressive numbers.

“The build will have consumed around 200,000 man-hours, with 500 people having worked on site,” Ian says. “And around 3000 tonnes of concrete and 450 tonnes of steel will have gone into the structure.

“The ESC will be one of the most sophisticated theatre suites in the country when it’s complete.”

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Caring For Your Car: with Car-Fé

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. Rob is more than happy to help you out with any car cleaning issues. Email: Carfe.takapuna@xtra.co.nz or Phone 488-7000.

Summer polish for your car 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: Poor 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.

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 Basic facts about car polishes: approximately four to six months.

1: All quality polishes contain a wax, sometimes If you garage your car and wash it on a regular canuba (natural wax) and sometimes synthetic. basis and you don’t leave it parked outside during its 2: All quality polishes also contain resins to help daytime life or left parked within 100 metres to the the wax adhere to your cars surface. They also spray zone of a beach, you can expect to get four to contain various chemicals to aid with the shine. six months out of a polish application. Any of these Sometimes silicones are added to enhance the shine. Let’s talk about resins – you could compare factors will have a negative effect on the longevity of these to finger nail polish. If your finger nail polish your polish job.

As a basic rule, wax your car if you are selling it or had no resins, it would act a lot like a wax look if it’s being used in a wedding on the weekend. Polish great but at the first point of contact it would your car if you are looking to provide extra protection rub off.

3: Quality polishes have a higher resistance to Acids, to your cars painted surface.

I recommend always polishing as we come out UV and hot and cold water.

of Spring into Summer and at the end of Summer entering into Autumn. This provides your baby with the ultimate protection.

If you are unable to polish your car yourself, contact me to advise the best package for your car.

Remember, there are a lot of products on the market. The first thing to identify is:- Am I dealing with a car younger than five years? Has it been well maintained? Or am I dealing with an oxidised car or a car older than five years with little maintenance?

This will guide the supplier into giving you the right product.

Contact Rob Bonnici at Carfe Takapuna or via Email: Carfe.takapuna@xtra.co.nz or Phone 488-7000.

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Spotlight On: Sustainable Coastlines

Eating our own rubbish The shocking impacts of city littering are being highlighted in a nationwide campaign launched in October by Auckland-based charity Sustainable Coastlines. The campaign is being supported by Benefitz – publishers of Channel Magazine and long-time partners of the charity – by donating print services.

The campaign, developed to supplement the charity’s widespread educational work, is displayed on bus shelters around the country to help raise awareness about this ubiquitous issue: “Litter flows through drains out to sea, polluting waterways and, ultimately, affecting our seafood,” explains Camden Howitt, Communications Manager of Sustainable Coastlines.

“Careless litterers are wreaking havoc on marine ecosystems,” says Howitt.

“The message is clear: we do not live in isolation from our environment. What goes around comes around.”

In a study last year, the charity uncovered an average of 59 pieces of rubbish in each inner-city Auckland drain. Every time it rains, littered items like bottle caps, cigarette butts and takeaway packages very quickly flow out to sea.

For the hundreds of thousands of people fishing our urban waters, the growing concoction of litter in our marine environment is troubling.

Over time, waves and sun break plastic rubbish into smaller pieces, which float around accumulating chemicals from the surrounding water. Unfortunately for the creatures that live there, and for us, these fragments of litter look a lot like what they eat, so it enters the food chain, polluting our seafood.

“Essentially we end up eating our own rubbish” says Howitt. “You wouldn’t bury rubbish in your vegetable garden,” he says, “yet every day we pump vast amounts of litter into the feeding grounds of our seafood.”

No studies have been done on litter in the stomachs of New Zealand’s fish

The message is clear: we do not live in isolation from our environment. What goes around comes around yet, but international research suggests that this issue is likely to be affecting us here. A 2010 study from the middle of the North Pacific Ocean – almost as far away from litter sources as you could be – found that 35% of fish caught had been feasting on rubbish.

The fate of our neighbours reminds us how bad it can get: seafood caught on the inner side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge is no longer safe to eat, while anything caught outside the bridge can only be consumed in very limited doses.

The charity is urging kiwis to take personal responsibility for their litter. “The simple solution is up to all of us as individuals: reduce the amount of waste we create and what we must use, dispose of it properly,” says Howitt.

Sustainable Coastlines worked with tutors from Auckland’s Media Design School to develop the campaign after receiving a donation of 150 bus-shelter spaces from outdoor advertising innovators, Adshel. Benefitz donated the printing.

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The Poynton: People

Barbara Hetherington happily settled at The Poynton.

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Barbara Hetherington knew she didn’t want to be stuck for the rest of her life sitting in a lounge next to someone she didn’t know, “draped with a crocheted knee rug”. Clearly, she wasn’t looking for a rest home but a stylish retirement village when she began her quest to find the perfect one.

Barbara and husband Selwyn wanted to be able to retain their independence but have the security of 24 hour care if they ever needed it. They were also focused on wellness opportunities and quality living, so The Poynton in Takapuna ticked all the right boxes for Barbara. “I am a physiotherapist and I have had a lot of experience working in rest homes and they just aren’t for me. I wanted a unique place to retire to”, she says.

However, Selwyn, who is 10 years older, wasn’t sure about leaving suburbia behind. At nearly 80, he felt a little out of his comfort zone, but once the decision was made and the house sold, neither of them looked back. “We now have all the support we want and need. It is so wonderful to be here and not have those worries any longer.”

Now that they are happy residents at The Poynton, they both agree it is the best thing they have ever done. “We have made a complete set of new friends; it’s like an extended family where we all care for each other. There is real companionship here if you want it,” Barbara says. People are always popping around for coffee (or a gin and tonic!) and this never happened when she lived in Pt Chevalier.

…it’s like an extended family where we all care for each other. There is real companionship here if you want it.

With her health background, Barbara is particularly interested in wellness for older people. The Poynton being a “high calibre village”, held exciting opportunities in this regard, she says.

Most residents have enjoyed successful careers, which make them interesting companions.

Another notable thing about living at The Poynton, Barbara says, “are the incredible, caring staff whose job descriptions are the broadest of anyone’s on this earth! Even the college students who help at dinner time know us all by name. I love that it isn’t God’s waiting room; some people are still working, others are still on low golf handicaps, we are busy people,” Barbara explains, although she admits to not having the time to do a fraction of what is on offer.

The Poynton - 142 Shakespeare Road, Takapuna. www.thepoynton.co.nz

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More than just your home.

Now well-established as one of the finest retirement lifestyle villages on the North Shore, The Poynton offers a socially active and independent environment, plus the reassurance of having care services if needed, right here on site. Our 130 or so residents enjoy living in beautiful upmarket apartments, knowing they have security and peace of mind at all times. Fine dining, great leisure facilities and a lively atmosphere make The Poynton a fun place to be. Many social events involving the community illustrate that The Poynton has nicely integrated into the fabric of the North Shore.

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Presented by The Lewis Eady Trust & The Poynton

SATURDAY 10 th NOVEMBER at 6PM Our popular piano concert will once again feature an emerging piano talent.

Includes complimentary drinks and snacks, and our cash bar will be open.

Tickets $35 - all proceeds go to The Lewis Eady Trust.

Call The Poynton on 488 5700 to book by Friday 9th November.

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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 Magazine.

Only grumbling when ratepayers’ money is being wasted...

A decade or so ago, with my boys all going to Rosmini College, they used to catch the bus from Devonport and out to school with all the other Rosmini and Carmel College pupils. At this stage, our company was constructing a large concrete house in Seacliffe Avenue, which was on the bus route to school. We had a sign outside, Gill and Gundry Concrete Construction Ltd, where everyone could see it. Over one particular weekend, somebody had carefully painted out the Gundry part of the sign and replaced it with “Grumpy” – reading then Gill and Grumpy Concrete Construction. Nobody in our company noticed it, but it was a source of great humour for the Rosmini bus for many weeks.

I don’t mean to be grumpy, in fact it wasn’t me who named this column “Gundry’s Grumbles”. It was some ill informed person within the organisation which prints this magazine. If people know me well, they know I’m never grumpy. Possibly the only thing that makes me grumpy is seeing the stupid waste of ratepayers’ money.

I’ll give you a classic example; right in central Takapuna there is a central park which has been more than adequate as an area for rest and meditation for any weary shopper who needs a quick 10 minute sit down, with a takeaway coffee or even a quiet fag to ease the pain of spending so much money within

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the golden mile. A very good source tells me, in fact one of the men at the coal face, that some $8m is being spent to rebuild this formerly tranquil area, into a tranquil park. Formerly it was a pretty area, much like Myers Park in Auckland City, just a quiet area meandering down through the trees towards the beach. Now, it looks more like an outdoor showroom for a landscape garden company. I’d like to know if this job was ever put out for public tender, and I’d love to know if the tenders were scrutinised for value for money.

In October, I took part of my family down to Rotorua for a few days’ break. I hadn’t been or stayed in that town for many years. I must admit how pleasantly delighted I was at the standard of everything I experienced.

To be fair, I judged it from what I had seen and experienced twenty years ago. The Mayor and Council of the town should be very proud of themselves, from the accommodation we stayed in, to the experiences we had – from Luging, Zorbing, the mazes, the Agrodome, Rainbow Springs, Mini Golf and Hell’s Gate – I was indeed proud to be a New Zealander, touring in my own country. In the evenings we ate out at some wonderful, value for money restaurants. Everyone I dealt with in Rotorua was friendly and helpful, and I would recommend anyone who hasn’t been there in years to go there and experience it for themselves. I can’t understand why you’d want to go overseas for a week’s holiday to Fiji or the Gold Coast when we have a gem such as Rotorua right on our doorstep.

I was so sad to hear of the passing of Sir Wilson Whineray over Labour Weekend. He was indeed an iconic New Zealander both on the sports field and in the boardroom. I had the pleasure of meeting Sir Wilson on several occasions, but the one that really affected my life the most was on an occasion in 1964 when I was flying to Christchurch with my father. Sir Wilson was onboard the flight, just after returning from the 1963-64 All Blacks’ Tour to Great Britain, Ireland, France and Canada. I remember that tour as though it was yesterday, as I think I listened to every game live by way of the transistor radio we had in our home in Devonport. Bob Irvine was the commentator then, and Whineray’s men toured the Northern Hemisphere for close on four months, playing 36 games and winning 34, losing one and drawing one.

Within the touring party were the likes of Meads, Tremain, Gray, Laidlaw, Don Clarke and Ian Clarke. 30 players, one Manager and one Coach.

These men were Colossuses’ in a young fellow’s mind. I asked my father if I should go down and take my little autograph book that I always had with me. I walked with trepidation down the aisle, and very quietly asked the great All Black captain for his autograph. With a beaming smile, he said “Of course, son” and chatted with me for several minutes. It was a true mark of the man to spend so many minutes chatting to a very young schoolboy. I still have the autograph book, and within I have signatures of some of the greats of my boyhood. Murray Halberg, Peter Snell, Don Clarke, Colin Meads, Mac Herewhini, Waka Nathan, along with many others.

Ok, that’s it – I don’t spend all my life grumbling, but sometimes you’ve got to grumble so people can see the stupidity that goes on around us. Before I go, I see the Devonport Wharf has been closed down again, just after the Council has spent tens of thousands of ratepayers’ dollars building a walkway so that recreational fishermen and walkers can access the wharf, and virtually access the centre of the harbour. It is now all fenced off again, at the cost of how much? For how long? Authorised by whom? And, why? Somebody might like to answer me on that one.

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By Jimmy O’Brien, General Manager, Colliers International North Shore.

Email: jimmy.o'brien@colliers.com

Retail property market a stand-out performer Colliers International has just released its annual retail market report, which shows the Auckland retail property market – which includes Takapuna – remaining in positive territory over the past year.

The retail market has been a surprise stand out in terms of performance this year. Australian retailers trading in New Zealand appear to have performed better here than they have back home, helping leasing activity stay positive in Auckland over the past 12 months. Despite that, rental growth remains elusive and incentives are still playing a part in lease negotiations, especially in secondary locations.

Hot spots of high demand are concentrated around prime locations as well in areas where significant retail projects are underway, for example in the underserviced area of Stoddard Road, Mt Roskill and the growth area of Silverdale, north of Auckland. Weakness in consumer spending in the Australian market continues to pose a risk to New Zealand expansion, with some chains closing stores in Australia, while others have reallocated resources to open stores in emerging markets such as China.

Our projection for Auckland anticipates a modest increase in prime retail rentals. For the moment, there is still steady demand from New Zealand and Australian retail chains for prime retail outlets.

Vacancy: Overall vacancy in the Auckland retail market has remained virtually constant over the past year, up 0.5% to 5.0% in June 2012. Close to 27,000m2 of retail space remains empty across the Auckland CBD, Newmarket, Dominion Road, Takapuna, Ponsonby Road, Parnell and Henderson precincts.

Four of the seven precincts experienced a reduction in vacancy in the past 12 months. Takapuna in particular showed a noticeable improvement, declining to 3.1% after peaking at 5.6% at the end of June 2011. Vacancy in the larger and higher profile areas of Queen Street and Newmarket are 3.8% and 6.0% respectively, each declining 0.3% over the past 12 months.

Henderson recorded the highest vacancy, at 7.8% in June 2012. A year ago Dominion Road vacancy reached a record low of 4.5% and has remained relatively flat since then, up 0.3% to 4.8% in the year to June 2012. Vacancy along Ponsonby Road remains tight at 1.9%.

As the economy continues to slowly gather momentum, we anticipate a reduction in prime retail vacancy in Auckland over the next 12 months.

Development and supply: The Silverdale Centre, an area experiencing rapid population growth, has proved popular among retailers and opened in October 2012.

The Warehouse will serve as a major anchor tenant in the new centre with 34 other retailers, adding approximately 24,000m2 of retail space. Other tenants confirmed include Countdown, Noel Leeming and Number One Shoes.

NZRPG’s plans for a new metropolitan centre at Westgate includes distinctive precincts for mall and street based retail, bulky goods and homemaker retail, and trade-based retail. A staggering 192,000m2 of space will be offered in the centre as stages become available over the next few years.

New life has been given to the 13,609m2 former DYC Vinegar factory site in Ponsonby after its owner, Progressive Enterprises, unveiled plans to invest $73 million into a new development. The site will comprise Cider, a new commercial and retail development, and a residential precinct known as Vinegar Lane. The proposed Cider building will feature a 4360m2 Countdown supermarket with five underground parking levels as well as four levels of office space above the supermarket.

The remainder of the site will be offered as mixture of townhouses, terraced houses and apartments as part of Vinegar Lane.

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Bayleys Residential: Rentals

Interior Trends with Amanda Neill

Renting or looking to Rent?

Contact Geri Martin at Bayleys North Shore Residential today If you are looking for a rock-solid option to assist you with renting your property, or are looking for a property to rent then we suggest you call Geri Martin at Bayleys North Shore Residential. Geri is a rental property matchmaker with personality and a fine track record.

Bayleys North Shore has a strategic alliance with the property management team at Quinovic North Harbour. They take care of the property management, while Geri manages the casual letting. She also draws on her wide rental market experience to assist the sales team with rental advice and market rental appraisals. It’s a relationship that works both ways.

“It is fantastic to be working alongside a motivated and professional team of real estate sales people. The wider Bayleys network allows for the free exchange of ideas, market information, trends, stats and data so I know that I am always up with the latest information,” says Geri.

“Being able to get market advice from my colleagues who are really in touch with the real estate market place is refreshing and ultimately, my clients benefit.”

It is a testimony to Geri’s ability to make people feel at ease and to provide solutions to their needs that much of her business comes via referrals from satisfied clients or repeat business from past contacts.

“Real estate – whether selling, buying or renting – is ultimately all about people and the relationships that are built and maintained. I think that my broad life experiences help me relate to other people’s situations and I genuinely want to help people find a house that can become a home.”

As a busy mum to four active children, Geri’s time-management and negotiation skills are finely-tuned. A naturally goalorientated person in her personal life, Geri brings that same dedication and determination to the table as a valued member of the Bayleys North Shore team.

Call Geri Martin today on 021 913 941 or 489 1999 or email geri.martin@bayleys.co.nz.

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Areas in demand on the North Shore are Takapuna, Milford and The Bays.

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Interior designer Amanda Neill, owner of Designworx talks to Channel about what's hot this summer.

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Boom, Splash, Zing and Sunny! That’s the sound of what’s hot interiorwise this spring and summer. It’s all about big, bright, rainbow-candy colours.

This trend has trickled down from the international scene where the doom and gloom of a global economic recession is thought to have spurred this outburst, according to Auckland-based interior designer Amanda Neill, owner of Designworx.

“Let the sun come in,” she says. “Citrus yellows, real oranges, sharp aquas and hot pinks.” But, she advises, add these looks in accents. “Leave the large expensive pieces neutral, like the carpets and sofas but go for accents of one block of colour. Change a couple of drawer fronts, add rugs, cushions, vases or chairs.” Another trend is revamping vintage pieces of furniture using colour.

Take an old second-hand retro lounge suite, add shots of loud vibrant velvet and you’re up with the latest. “You can get these great pieces of furniture, and then give it your own contemporary, quirky twist by covering the chair cushion with bold, bright retro fabric.”

Patchwork is making a comeback too. Not the hippy, 1970s look, but tailored, re-upholstered furniture. Think rich velvets and garish patterns.

Wallpaper has been hanging around as an easy way to introduce pattern and texture, especially now a lot of it is “self paste” and easier to apply. Not only can you pour over wallpaper books at local paint shops and the Designworx Studio, but there are beautiful designs to be bought online. Sometimes you only require a couple of drops for it to have an amazing effect.

Households are also adapting to a more multi-functional feel, as our living spaces are used for so much more. “A lot of people now work from home so you need to be able to create spaces around that,” Neill says.

Large scale prints are hot; big, bold botanical flowers and using images of “realism”, such as taking a blade of grass and making a feature of it.

Neill says there is “no right or wrong” in creating your interior and that it pays to be certain about how you want to feel in that space. “If you’re wanting the minimalist, light and airy look then obviously lighter walls are going to give that. But if you want to create passion and intimacy, you need to do something else. “We are a very ‘do-it-yourself’ nation and tend to do one space at a time but if you look at an interior with a cohesive, thought-out plan, then it can save you money in the long run.” And we offer a comprehensive Design Service that will definitely take the stress out of your project.

Designworx has an eclectic range of décor items for those pieces that create the “wow” factor in our Retail Studio so call in and find those finishing touches now in store.

Designworx, 64 Vauxhall Road, Devonport. 09 445 1098. www.designworxnz.co.nz – facebook.com/designworxnz.co.nz

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By Real Estate Duo Rosie Houghton & Rose Arnott of Prestige Real Estate – Both local identities in the Takapuna community.

Summer, here we come!

Only a few weeks before Christmas and all the jobs we have been The key to organising a garage is to make use of the elevated space. Like putting off are now coming home to roost. You know what we are the walls for storage racks and a ceiling for a false attic. This will not only talking about, it`s when the pre Christmas panic starts. You want the house your essential outdoors stuff, but you can then think about adding a house to look its best over the holiday season when you have family to couch or table tennis table, pool table, fridge, even set up a TV creating another stay and friends visiting. space which can easily be reverted back to a garage at a later date.

Its time to open up the house; get the air through, the cobwebs down, the These are all ideas that you can do to optimise space to make it good living windows washed. We love summer. for yourselves and make your home desirable to potential buyers. There`s One thing we Kiwis love to do; and that’s to barbecue in the summertime. no better time to do this, than leading up to Christmas or the perfect holiday Unfortunately living in such a temperate climate like Auckland we often have project. to resort indoors.

Remember, if you are ready to sell soon, let Rosie and Rose help you make A growing trend amongst homes and what buyers love to have is an open your next move. With many satisfied clients and customers, don’t hesitate to air room – a bit like the porches or conservatories that were really popular in call us for a non obligatory appraisal of your home. the 80s, only this time they are more like an extension to your living areas.

If you already have a deck, then as long as you have the appropriate paper work & consents you could consider adding a roof and add open air Rosie Houghton 021623952, Email: rosie@prestigerealty.co.nz or Rose Arnott side walls, either with drop down panels which will sustain the wind and rain.

021876333, Email: rose.arnott@prestigerealty.co.nz Or something more permanent with two sides enclosed and one open, which will totally extend your living areas.

Budget allowing, you could also look at the louvre awnings which let the sunshine in and also close when it starts to rain maybe even add a pizza oven or outdoor inbuilt barbecue area LD O and /or an outdoor fireplace. This means fun all year around.

S This could be a perfect holiday project or exercise prior to Christmas.

We know as Real Estate sales professionals we have wish Contact: lists given to us regularly when we meet buyers at our open homes. Having an outdoor extension is often on the wish list.

Rose Arnott If you have limited room for a covered outside entertaining Ph: 021 876 333 area, limited finances, and you have a carport that is private – you could consider doing the carport up as an outdoor eatery?

Rosie Houghton 14A Stratford Ave, Milford Ph: 021 623 952 For Sale by Negotiation.

You already have the cover overhead; so you could lay some pavers, planters and some outside ambient lighting.

Garages, instead of housing our vehicles, are now Vendors on the move and want action. 4 big bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2 DEVELOP OR RESTORE | ID 5745 becoming popular as they have been in the US for sometime; living, double garage, secure & private, located in a quiet cull de sac close to as an added area for a games room. If you have growing 1012m2 ofprimary, Potential, Subdivide into 2, move the old original bungalow on the back,and Milford in Westlake school zones and easy forward accessandtobuild motorways remove the bungalow completely and build 2 new homes, renovate the old bungalow and enjoy a teenagers and no extra living area – this can be a good short massive yard, Build dream home onBuilt a full in site.2004 Phew!!under Not many in Takapuna can give you local shops anda amenities. theproperties new building codes with this many options. Quotes have been sourced already for various options and available to term alternative, so long as you are comfortable with leaving ainterested full building parties. report available, this is a very desirable home that is classic in your car outdoors. itsTender design.

Would suit4pm. a busy family couple who want an easy care lock up close date 6/8/2012 (unless sold byor prior) With garages these days you can get carpet that is and leave home in a desirable area.

CV $960,000. Email Rosie Houghton & Location 309 Lake Road, Takapuna. resilient to oil spills etc. and look really stylish.

Rose Arnott: rosie@prestigerealty.co.nz/ rose@prestigerealty.co.nz Why not organise the garage by pulling everything out of the garage, purge the clutter and then separate the remaining items into categories like auto accessories, camping equipment, yard tools, recycling containers, etc. Find a home for and use tasteful storage to display each category.

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Channel Feature Home: With Nicky White, Precision Real Estate

Impressive lifestyle lodge 198 Coatesville Riverhead Highway Coatesville, Coatesville This brand new 1.23ha (3 acres) estate, located off a private road, will astound you with its exemplary quality and breathtaking yet liveable grandeur.

The 485m² architecturally designed residence would not look out of place among the country’s most exclusive luxury lodges.

The vast spaces are highlighted with an impressive 4.6 metre stud, panelled timber ceilings and solid American Oak floors. Bubbling water features flank the front doors, before opening through to the grand entry hall. The formal lounge has a Schist fireplace and can be closed off from the more casual family living and dining. The kitchen boasts Italian stone and stainless steel bench tops, plus a large butler’s pantry. All of these living spaces that run the length of the house open out through bi-fold doors to the exceptional 83m² outdoor living. Forming a U-shape, a rock pool water feature sits in the centre, while the outdoor fireplace is covered, useful for entertaining during all seasons. The cabana is crafted in the same style as the main house and overlooks the in-ground swimming pool whilst stunning landscaping perfectly complements the setting. The exceptional standard of style continues throughout the residence, with three large bedrooms and a huge loft space in one wing, and the incredible master suite, guest suite and office on the other side of the living zone.

Perfectly positioned for the most enviable lifestyle PRICE GUIDE – this luxurious, exclusive and magnificent residence is the ultimate retreat.

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This 2ha retreat has five large bedrooms, an office, three living areas and triple car garaging. Fantastic living spaces flow to the spectacular Balinese inspired heated pool complex. A large American style barn has immaculate self contained guest accommodation.

If you are looking for a grand family home with every amenity you could ever wish for you must view.

‘Villa Indah’ is a resort style sanctuary crafted to an undeniably international standard, set on an elevated 2.3ha oasis with incredible vistas. The single level floor plan, with a breath-taking gallery at the heart of the home make living options plentiful. There is a loft for the guests and a romantic master suite with spectacular views.

This astonishing property sets a new benchmark for residential luxury.

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The main family home has four bedrooms, two living rooms and two and a half bathrooms. All the living spaces flow outdoors to a beautifully landscaped swimming pool and spa area. The two bedroom minor dwelling has a separate entrance to the main home. There is an enormous parking area with a large shed.

The 2.3ha of land is a lovely mix of flat and sloping ideal for lifestyle pets.

This magnificent 600m² residence (of solid construction) sits on 4.9ha of stunning level park-like land, with formal and informal dining, three living areas, six bedrooms, four bathrooms, two offices and three car garaging. There is also an additional cottage, 350m² barn, stables and arena. The heated swimming pool and a spa capture all day sun amidst enormous decking and entertaining areas.

This is the ultimate lifestyle adventure property for those seeking all round perfection.

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This large country residence with majestic appeal sits on 2.5ha of flat usable pasture. There are five large bedrooms (two with ensuites) and two extra bathrooms upstairs. Downstairs there are an additional two bedrooms with a shared ensuite, three separate living areas, gourmet kitchen and a wine cellar. overseas vendor has moved on and wants this property sold, it has been priced for today’s market and represents stunning value for money!

This 4.5ha property is anchored by a beautifully modernised four bedroom bungalow that overlooks stunning grounds with flat lawns and a heated swimming pool. Large outdoor undercover entertaining areas flow to outdoor living. The second dwelling is separate from the main home. Run your business from home with an office and warehouse adjacent to the barn.

Stables, a tack room, wash down area, arena and more will keep the equestrian enthusiasts happy!

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Channel Feature Home: With Andrew Dorreen, Precision Real Estate

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Best of theVery Best Takapuna Avenues Located in one of Takapuna's finest avenues, this is without question, one of the finest real estate offerings to have come to the market this decade.

This is a renovation (completed 2012) that will quite simply leave you breathless with both the elegance and quality.

The property is via electronic gates and along a sweeping tree lined driveway. The hub and vibrancy of Takapuna is so close but feels a world away. Boasting a very large 1911m2 site, privacy and space are never an issue. The home is a grand solid concrete residence of some 700m2 facing due north and positioned high and offering access to the stunning Thorne Bay. The views sweep 180 degrees and are truly some of the best you will ever see in this location. An added bonus is your private and legal path down to Thorne Bay Beach. The home itself has four dedicated bedrooms each with their own bathroom. All four rooms which open out onto the decking and enjoy very powerful sea views. The master suite is arguably Takapuna's finest. Boasting a sitting lounge, huge walk in wardrobe and stunning ensuite, the room will ensure even the most hard to please purchasers are living in luxury.

Gracing the floors is a mixture of American Oak Timber and marble which is heated both upstairs and down by 90 Solar panels on the roof. This ensures a constant temperature in every room of the home and easily changed depending on the season. All of the bedrooms have smart wiring, surround sound and electric blinds.

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The views sweep 180 degrees and are truly some of the best you will ever see in this location.

Downstairs the living areas are breathtaking. With a mixture of three formal areas and two to three more relaxed informal areas, there is enough space for even the largest of families. A great addition is the "cafe" equipped with a second kitchen, plasma screen and bi-folding doors out to an outdoor fire; this is a great meeting room or man's cave. The home also has an historic room known as the "cheese factory" attached which is ideally suited to its current use of wine cellar and tasting room.

The features in this home are too long to list however a few more are below.

Sit down dining for 14, a Library/ Den, Separate standalone guest suite with semi Kitchenette and bathroom, gym, dedicated office space for three, solar heated swimming pool (10m x 5m), bocce court, and Triple garaging (plus off street parking for up to 10 cars).

If you are looking for a substantial Takapuna Residence in the sweetest of leafy avenues then look no further, this is your property. This is a substantial and spacious home that is simply the best of the very best.

Perhaps a once in a lifetime opportunity not to be missed - Call the Sole agent Andrew Dorreen today.

Contact Andrew Dorreen for further information about this spectacular real estate offering.

Andrew Dorreen Specialists in the top end of the market so contact him if you want to sell your special home or are in the market to purchase. Andrew has a significant amount of properties for sale that are not in print media. Contact him in confidence and arrange a time to catch up.

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Incredibly Original Character, space & charm 9 Theodora Place Mairangi Bay Something so special... a one-in-a-million family home crafted with love that has never been on the market since the family built the property over 30 years ago. It is being marketed by Nadja Court of Barfoot & Thompson, Mairangi Bay. 9 Theodora Place is a home full of cherished memories and shared experiences throughout the years. Memories of children playing in the garden, family birthday parties... as they grew from children to teenagers and beyond.

The home is an architectural masterpiece, designed to create multiple living spaces, a natural warmth as well as space and separation for all ages. Most importantly it was created to capture the views over the ocean and coast.

Towering ceilings create a dramatic impact to the entertaining lounge and formal dining, while the family room and kitchen flow seamlessly to huge decks and the extensive garden.

The dwelling was built to last of low

maintenance solid cedar with high windows to fully capture the light. No detail has been forgotten, this is truly a home that was created with love .

There is so much space with three separate living zones, five bedrooms and three bathrooms. The home is situated on a 958 square metre freehold title site in a quiet culde-sac in the very heart of Mairangi Bay. Loads of space for numerous cars, the boat, trailer, caravans, a swimming pool and so much more.

The positives of the property are numerous, including:- Highly sought after school zones, Mairangi Bay Beach close by, coastal walks on your doorstep, café lifestyle at your fingertips... it doesn’t get much better than this.

If you’ve been searching for that perfect home – something special – then look no further.

Come create your own family memories in Theodora Place. Call Nadja Court today to register your interest in this very rare opportunity.

For Sale by Auction (unless sold prior) Auction on site 12 noon, November 24th 9 Theodora Place Mairangi Bay View: Phone for viewing times View property online: www.barfoot.co.nz/485786 For further information contact: Nadja Court, Barfoot & Thompson, Mairangi Bay M: 021-777-690 or 478-9089 e: n.court@barfoot.co.nz Number 1 Salesperson, Barfoot & Thompson 2011-12

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no. 2 in new Zealand, Bayleys Year to date 2012

Victoria Bidwell • Top Agent for Bayleys North Shore 2006/7, 2007/8, 2008/9, 2009/10, 2011/12 • • Bayleys National “Top Achiever” status 2006/7, 2007/8, 2009/10, 2011/12 • • International Property Awards London-Winner Best Property Marketing • • Winner Bayleys National Marketing Award • • Winner Bayleys National Waterfront Marketing Award • • Bayleys 100million dollar club member •

Victoria Bidwell 021 947 080 or 09 487 0735 victoria.bidwell@bayleys.co.nz www.victoriabidwell.bayleys.co.nz

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